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Life Long Learning Recognition
| TOPIC: | Life Long Learning Recognition |
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | 1 February 1999 |
| UPDATED: |
30 May 2008 |
| Approved By: | B. Reissenweber, VP for Finance |
| Policy Number: | 354 |
PURPOSE
Aurora University seeks to provide an environment which encourages life-long learning.
ELIGIBILITY
All full-time, regular faculty and staff members.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This policy applies to faculty and staff members who complete degrees while employed in an eligible status at Aurora University.
POLICY
Aurora University shall provide compensation in the form of a lump sum bonus for staff members who continue their personal commitment to life-long learning by completing a degree at a level above that which they currently hold. (For example, an individual with a high school diploma completing an Associate's Degree will receive $200. An individual with a Master's Degree who obtains an Associate's Degree, or a second Master's Degree, will not be compensated).
This commitment will be recognized by the following (in hierarchical order):
| Completion of an Associate's Degree | $200. |
| Professional Certification Program | $200. |
| Completion of a Bachelor's Degree | $400. |
| Completion of a Master's Degree | $600. |
| Completion of a Doctorate | $800. |
PROCEDURE
Staff members must provide proof of certificate or degree to their supervisor from a regionally accredited or recognized institution and/or organization. The Supervisor will notify Human Resources via a Payroll Change Form. The dollar amount will be added to the staff member's paycheck during the next payroll processing cycle.
DISCLAIMER
The university retains the right to change or terminate this policy at its discretion without notice.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources.
