{"id":1311,"date":"2014-05-16T14:08:56","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T19:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/?page_id=1311"},"modified":"2014-05-16T14:08:56","modified_gmt":"2014-05-16T19:08:56","slug":"3-8-separation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/3-unclassified-staff-policies\/3-8-separation\/","title":{"rendered":"3.8. Separation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n3.8.1 Resignation<\/a><\/p>\n

3.8.2 Termination or Dismissal<\/a><\/p>\n

3.8.3 Immediate Dismissal<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.8.1 Resignation<\/h3>\n

Administrative staff who intend to resign must submit written letters of resignation to the President with copies to the appropriate supervisors, at the earliest possible opportunity, but not later than May 15 or fifteen (15) working days after receiving appointments of employment for the coming academic or fiscal year, whichever date is later.<\/p>\n

In consideration of the welfare of students and the University, staff members should not voluntarily sever their employment relationship with the University other than at the end of an academic term, the calendar year, or the fiscal year.<\/p>\n

All written resignations are final and shall not be withdrawn without consent of the University. A written resignation form letter is available on the Human Resources policies website.<\/p>\n

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3.8.2 Termination or Dismissal<\/h3>\n

Termination or dismissal of at\u2013will employees does not require a statement of reasons. However, supervisors are encouraged to document reasons for such dismissals or terminations in order to insure that the rights of employees have been considered. Although there is no right to a hearing for termination or dismissal of at\u2013will employees, the President may deem it advisable to initiate proceedings to investigate serious allegations against employees.<\/p>\n

See procedures for termination on the Human Resources policies website.<\/p>\n

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3.8.3 Immediate Dismissal<\/h3>\n

An employee may be summarily suspended or dismissed upon a determination by the President that any of the following, non\u2013exclusive grounds exist:<\/p>\n