An employee who is involved in violent or unethical conduct may be suspended without pay by the employee's immediate supervisor for not more than one working day for the purpose of reviewing the facts with the head of the department or unit and determining the action to be taken. An employee may be suspended without pay by the President for a period not to exceed twenty working days for alleged actions that may be grounds for dismissal. Notification to the employee in writing of the suspension, opportunity for the employee to respond, and other procedures specified for temporary suspension without pay are also required for extended suspension without pay. If the investigation discloses that the employee was suspended without adequate cause, the employee shall receive back pay for the period of suspension in excess of five days and may receive back pay for the entire period of suspension. After the investigation an appropriate form of discipline may be imposed if warranted.
Demotion means a change in duty assignment to a position of lower rank.
Such reduction in rank will normally be accompanied by a decrease in salary rate. Reduction in salary may accompany a demotion or may be implemented without a change in title or duty assignment. Dismissal action may be immediately taken after approval has been secured from the dean or equivalent administrator. The prescribed personnel action form confirming the dismissal must be processed through normal administrative channels, stating the reasons for the employee's dismissal. Generally, a minimum of two weeks' notice shall be given to an employee when termination of the employee's services is in the best interest of the University.