Employee spouses are eligible for a 75 percent tuition discount during the first two years of employment and a 100 percent discount beginning the third year. Dependent children are eligible for a 50 percent tuition discount during the first two years of employment and a 75 percent discount beginning the third year. Tuition discount policies for part-time employees are outlined in the employee handbook and are available in the Financial aid office . Tuition discounts are not automatic and must be applied for at the financial aid office. Tuition discounts are coordinated with other types of financial aid.
All permanent employees working one-third time or more are eligible.
Employees are permitted to use pretax dollars for health insurance premiums, unreimbursed medical expenses, dental and optical expenses and dependent-care costs. Election of eligible expenses is made at the time of employment and each June 1. In addition to retirement benefits, this program provides survivor and disability benefits. Since many of these days are during time when school is in session, all holidays are considered floating and must be arranged with individual supervisors. Top of page Sick leave Employees earn sick pay at the rate of one day per month with a maximum of 120 days accumulation.