Grade Change

Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) requires that all grade changes be processed as soon as an error is discovered and no later than one (1) semester, including summer, after the initial grade was assigned. There may be reasons that justify a later change of grade, but they must be of […]

Resignation of Employment

Policy Statement All Department Heads, Division Chiefs, and/or Supervisors are required to ensure the proper procedures are followed as it relates to the resignation of an employee. To outline the process for the resignation of employees. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are affected by this […]

Shared Sick Leave Program Policy

Policy Statement University System of Georgia (USG) institutions are authorized to establish policies through which employees may voluntarily donate unused sick leave to a pool for possible use by another institutional employee who is experiencing a serious health condition or whose immediate family member is experiencing a serious health condition […]

Telework Flextime Policy

Policy Statement Augusta University allows teleworking and flextime, on a voluntary basis, to employees who fill job classifications/positions that have been designated by the departments as eligible for telework and/or flextime. The Augusta University Telework and Flextime program is an employer option, not an employee right and is appropriate only […]

Required Documentation of Licensure Certification and or Education of Faculty and Classified Employees

Policy Statement All individuals appointed to faculty or hired in non-faculty job classifications requiring license, registration, certification, formal educational degree, or other credential must furnish proof of achievement of this requirement to Faculty Support Services or the Talent Acquisition & Management Section of the Human Resources Division prior to their […]

Reporting Relationships Policy

Policy Statement To maximize synergy, alignment, transparency and economies of scale in talent and resources, those positions throughout the enterprise that provide core administrative support functions will have a solid line reporting relationship to the enterprise leader for that core function and, as appropriate, a dotted line(s) to the leader(s)/administrator(s) […]

Procedures for Provisional Employees Policy

Policy Statement All classified employees (exempt and non-exempt) with the exception of certain public safety employees, are required to serve the first six (6) months of employment with Augusta University on a provisional basis to provide an opportunity to evaluate the employee’s performance. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within […]

Performance Appraisals of Classified Employees Policy

Policy Statement Augusta University supports a performance management process that is consistent and continuous, and emphasizes communication between supervisors and employees. Supervisors are expected to assess and ensure optimal employee performance, document acceptable and unacceptable performance, and to improve performance that is below standards or below an employee’s capabilities. Critical […]

Outside Activities and Off-Campus Duty

Policy Statement All employees are encouraged to participate in professional activities; however, those activities must be consistent with the mission of AU and Board of Regents Policy. Refer to Board of Regents Policies 8.2.18.1 and 8.2.18.2 and related subsections. An AU employee shall not engage in any occupation, pursuit, or […]

Off Campus Leave and Training Time Policy

Policy Statement Off campus leave and training time may be granted, and the employee paid, for the reasons listed below. The off campus leave and training time must be approved in advance by the employee’s immediate supervisor and must not exceed the number of hours the employee is normally scheduled […]