Purpose

To provide employees with leave benefits under special circumstances at the discretion of the President.

Eligibility

In general, all regular employees are eligible for Administrative Leave at the discretion of the President.

General Provisions

At the discretion of the President, employees may be granted leave with pay to attend special workshops, training sessions, or other activities related to the job. Administrative leave may also be granted to employees for voting purposes, unofficial holidays, attendance at required Board or Commission meetings, or during times of general emergencies, such as natural disasters which affect a large portion of the workforce. The time taken under these circumstances is not charged to accrued annual leave, sick leave or compensatory time available to the employee.

Leave for Voting

The University recognizes the important civic obligation associated with voting. Accordingly, employees on regular full-time appointments will be granted two (2) hours of administrative leave for the purpose of voting on election days.

Employees are encouraged to arrange to vote in the early morning or late afternoon, so that as little time as possible is taken from the job. Arrangements and scheduling to take leave for voting must be made in advance with supervisors so that minimal disruption to offices and services occurs.