It is the philosophy of San Francisco State University and the California State University system, in conformance with the California Education Code, Title 5, and Collective Bargaining Agreements, to follow a program of progressive discipline when an employee fails to meet the required standards of performance. The process begins with a job description, appropriate training, and communication of work rules and regular performance evaluations. P206.3 Poor performance is normally addressed through a progressive pattern of pre-discipline and formal discipline. Pre-discipline includes unsatisfactory performance evaluations, counseling, verbal and written warnings, and letters of reprimand.
Formal discipline includes suspensions without pay or demotion, and finally dismissal.
These guidelines apply to all staff employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and to employees in designated confidential positions. Recommendations for such disciplinary actions are submitted from the dean or director to the Director of Human Resources. Formal disciplinary action, which includes suspension or demotion and dismissal, requires consultation with the Director of Human Resources or Director of Employee Relations. Immediate formal disciplinary action may be implemented in instances of serious misconduct. Such misconduct may include, but not be limited to, dishonesty, including fraud in securing employment, theft, misappropriation of University property or funds, acts endangering the health and safety of others, immoral conduct, and conviction of a felony or conviction of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.