This policy describes the policies and procedures used to determine priorities in promotions and transfers when ability, skill, training, and other relevant qualifications are equal as determined by the University. Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to override qualifications of employees or other legitimate business reasons as the primary considerations in promotions, transfers, etc. Seniority is defined as an employee's length of continuous employment at the University, except as provided in Section 3.3. and 3.4. herein.
Seniority is computed from the date of employment in a regular position.
Employees in other classifications do not accumulate seniority. Special Provisions 3.1. If a student, temporary, or on-call employee becomes a regular employee, seniority accumulation begins on the date of regular employment. A regular employee who has terminated for any reason, but is rehired within 120 days, retains accumulated seniority to the date of termination, but does not accrue additional seniority during the terminated period.