NUMBER:   HR 1.21
SECTION:  Human Resources     

SUBJECT:  Educational Leave                               

DATE:     August 1988
REVISED:  July 1, 1995
                     
Policy for:     All Campuses
Procedure for:  All Campuses
Authorized by:  Jane M. Jameson
Issued by:      Division of Human Resources
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I.   Policy
     A.   This document sets forth the policy for educational
leave to provide employees the opportunity to further their
educations and their opportunities for advancement within the
University of South Carolina, pursuant to regulations of the
South Carolina Office of Human Resources.  These regulations do
not affect sabbatical leave for teaching personnel and officials
of academic rank.

      B.  Permanent employees of the University of South Carolina
are eligible to request educational leave regardless of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or veteran
status.

II.  Procedure
     A.   Adjusting Work Schedule
          Employees are asked to schedule classes during off-duty
hours whenever possible; however, when a desired class cannot be
scheduled during off-duty hours, the department may elect to
adjust the employee's work schedule provided doing so will not
interfere with the normal and/or efficient operation of the
department.  For example, during the 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
schedule, the department may allow an employee to work 9:30 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. so that the employee may meet an 8:00 a.m. class.

      B.  Class Load
          It is recommended that employees take no more than one
class during the work day; however, with the advance approval of
the department chair, employees may be allowed to take two
classes provided the time is made up or charged to leave.

      C.  Using Leave
          When a desired class cannot be scheduled during
off-duty hours and it is not feasible to adjust work schedules,
permanent full-time employees may be allowed, with the approval
of the department chair, to take Annual Leave or may be granted
authorized Leave Without Pay in order to attend class.

      D.  Leave Without Pay for Educational Purposes
          1.   Any full-time employee who has satisfactorily
completed at least one year of continuous employment during the
current period of employment with the University is eligible to
apply for Educational Leave Without Pay. Requests of Leave
Without Pay for educational purposes must be approved by the
department chair, in accordance with the University Leave Without
Pay Policy, HR 1.12.
          2.   An employee must apply by submitting a letter of
request, which indicates the purpose and inclusive dates of Leave
Without Pay through the appropriate channels.  Approval may be
authorized for Educational Leave Without Pay provided it is
deemed advantageous and of benefit to the University as well as
to the employee, and provided doing so will not interfere with
the normal and/or efficient operation of the department.



To obtain an official copy of this policy please contact the USC
Division of Human Resources.

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