Our philosophy is based on these values and principles:  

• Respect for individuals. 
• People of an organization create its success.
• People must be supported by the organization to nurture success.
• All jobs have inherent dignity and contribute to self-worth.
• Our primary job is to provide quality service.
• Honesty and fairness are cornerstones in all interactions and decisions.   

Updated COVID-19 Sick & Family Leave Benefits

Effective March 1, 2022, and until further notice, the university will provide a revised COVID-19 paid sick and family leave benefit to all regular, temporary and student employees.  The benefit covers up to a maximum of 40 hours (or a part-time employee’s one-week equivalent) of leave or telework.  Previously used COVID-19 benefits will not reduce the new 40-hour benefit.    

An eligible employee may take COVID-19 leave if the employee is unable to work, including unable to telework, because the employee:

1. is subject to a Federal, State or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19;
2. has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19;
3. is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis;
4. is caring for an individual subject to an order described in a) or self-quarantine as described in b);
5. is caring for his or her minor child (age 14 and younger) whose school or place of care is closed (or childcare provider is unavailable) due to COVID-19 related reasons; or
6. is recovering from complications due to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine;

To apply for these leave benefits, eligible employees must notify Human Resources as soon as possible of their need to take leave. An electronic Emergency Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave form must be completed to support the employee’s reason(s) for leave.  Human Resources will ensure proper payroll time reporting of these leave hours.

Questions should be referred to Human Resources at 651-2206.