COURSE ATTENDANCE DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS. The University has an interest in encouraging employees to further their education. Class attendance may be arranged during the employee's regular workday provided suitable arrangements can be made with the employee's supervisor to cover the work assignment and satisfy the total work hours required. Approval for class enrollment will only be possible if a satisfactory work schedule can be maintained during the period of the course. Permission to attend class during working hours will adhere to the following guidelines: • If schedule adjustments are required in a department to accommodate workflow, the work schedule will take precedence and therefore, the employee may be unable to attend class each day. • Enrolling in a course will not reduce the efficiency of the employee'sdepartment. • The course will be taken during an agreed upon time period. o Non-Administrative Staff personnel are paid for actual hours worked, and time off to attend class is granted without pay unless the class is for specific job training sponsored by the University. o Administrative Staff personnel are paid a salary based on their regular work schedule. Administrative Staff personnel may be allowed to attend class, with the approval of their supervisors, so long as they can arrange their work hours to fulfill their regular work hour commitment. • Enrolling in a course will cause no delays in the completion of work requirements for the employee's department. • The employee has the immediate and administrative supervisors’ approval.
