Sick leave requested for doctor's appointments must also be made in advance, initialed by your OCC and approved by the Dean. Unforseen absences due to illness, an emergency or other uncontrollable circumstances must be reported as soon as possible, along with an indication of when you anticipate returning to work. Planned absences must be arranged in advance and approved by the Dean. An absence without leave for five working days or more constitutes voluntary resignation and, in the absence of mitigating circumstances, automatic separation from University service could result. Approval of all leave requests is subject to the final approval of the Dean.
Management retains the right to approve or deny such requests.
All employees must complete an Absence Form providing the reason for the schedule adjustment in advance of leaving campus. A 1A is a specific request for approval to travel on University business. This form must be filled out and submitted for each event and approved by the Dean. If for any reason the department has need for the employee to stay on campus during the time requested, the 1A will not be approved, based on the department's needs. Should you have any questions related to material in this document, please contact Shirley Holder at ext.