Full-time employees also may participate in courses offered by the University through the remission of course hour fees benefit. B. Training 1. Supervisors work closely with employees thus enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of task performance and enabling employees to understand the functions of their department. Every effort is made to train each employee to perform his or her job properly and confidently, assuming the employee possesses the reasonable skills and education for the position. C. Employee Development 1.
Employees are responsible for their own personal and professional development.
While assistance, recognition, and opportunity for improvement and advancement can be provided for employees by the University, the physical and mental efforts necessary to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities rest with the individual employee. Employees are expected to stay current in their fields and to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency. Individuals are encouraged in their self-development efforts. Independent employee participation in higher level educational programs, other than those required by the position, is encouraged as a means for enhancing competence and fostering renewal among employees. The University's work environment is continually changing, and employees' suggestions on improvement of university operations, policies, procedures, and practices are always welcome.