Examples include the Center for Human Rights, Benefits and Payroll Services, the Controller, and Public Safety. The Training Committee, the department, the supervisor, or the employee identify training programs which upgrade skills to make protected group employees eligible for promotion or other career opportunities. Continuing Education Employees usually initiate and coordinate their own continuing education training programs. Supervisors may suggest training programs which may be helpful to subordinates. The Office of Human Resource Services provides counseling to direct employees to courses which may improve employment opportunities.
Departments encourage employees to participate in available educational opportunities.
If the program is work related, WSU employing departments may pay or contribute to the expenses associated with the program. Employees volunteer for other training. Corrective Action for Underutilized Groups Supervisors encourage upgrading skills for women and members of other protected groups as part of WSU's affirmative action program. All release time requires supervisory approval prior to the employee's absence. The employee is not required to make up release time or to charge the time to accrued leave or leave without pay.