Information on a reception will be forthcoming. Bill Diuguid stated he would like clarification on the number of days civil service employees receive in bereavement leave and how to go about applying for that leave. Kathy Blackwell responded that under University policy, employees are entitled to bereavement pay when they need to miss work to attend a funeral or to serve as a pallbearer. Typically, employees receive up to three days leave. Kathy stated she did not know of any department that would require proof for such a leave.
Employees simply turn in their time.
If there is a question as to whether the employee is entitled to the leave, or if a department denies the leave, the person can talk to the Employee Records office. Alice Costa addressed the issue of who pays EAC members' expenses. It will be revisited when positive information regarding it is brought to the table. Dennis Smith stated that SIU really needs 15 officers on file. He gave instructions that SIU would first seek women and minorities to fill these positions if at all possible.