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Military Caregiver under FMLA entitles a “family member” for up to 26 weeks in a single twelve month period to care for a covered service member (active member of the Armed Forces, National Guard or Reserves) who suffers from a serious injury or illness while on active duty. Military Leave An employee who is a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the armed forces of the US shall be entitled to and shall receive a leave of absence without loss of pay. Status, or efficiency rating, for all days in which active engaged in drills or parades ordered by proper authority, or for field training or active service for a maximum period of thirty (30) working days ordered or authorized under provisions of state law in any one (1) calendar year. The employee is required to submit an order or statement in writing from the appropriate military officer in support of the request for such military leave. Benefits of this section shall accrue to individuals ordered or called to active duty by the President of the US for thirty (30) working days after they report for active service. 53 Personal Leave Of Absence The faculty member may be granted a continuous leave of absence without pay for a period of time not to exceed twelve (12) consecutive months provided all accrued annual leave has been exhausted. The employee is required to pay the full cost (employee and employer share) of the health insurance and basic life insurance premium during the leave, as well as any other optional benefit plan premiums. Sabbatical Benefit plans will continue the same as during active service during an approved “paid” sabbatical. Unpaid sabbaticals require the employee to pay the full amount of health (employee and employer) premium costs, as well as other optional benefit premiums to the Benefits Office on a monthly basis. Termination of Benefits at the end of Employment Employee and dependent benefits coverage shall terminate at the end of the month in which the employee ceases employment or goes off payroll. Nine month employees whose contract ends in May will only have benefit coverage through May 31 (any escrow paid will be refunded). In addition, if pay is spread, it will be paid in a lump sum at the end of the appointment. COBRA Employees and their enrolled dependents may be eligible to continue current health coverage for a limited time under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). An election to continue coverage under COBRA must be made within 60 days of the end of coverage. Change of Name, Address, Beneficiaries, or Exemptions A new social security card is required to change your name on payroll and benefit plans. A change in address should be reported in writing to the Benefits and Payroll Office. It is important that this information be kept current in order to ensure that W-2 Wage and Tax Statements and other important mail reach the faculty member. To change benefit plan beneficiaries, contact the Benefits Office for the necessary online benefit websites. Tax changes can be made in the Payroll Office.
Cultural and Recreational Activities Faculty are invited to attend any or all of the frequent art exhibits in the James D. Brooks Memorial Gallery of Wallman Hall, free of charge. Likewise, programs and concerts presented by the Department of Music are generally available without admission charge. During the fall and spring semesters, faculty members are entitled to purchase discounted tickets for University dramatic productions (Masquers). (Reservations should be made in advance by calling the Box Office). Student-directed one-act plays and student recitals are also open to the public. In cases of exceptions to these policies, publicity prior to the event will carry ticket information. Faculty and staff are admitted to all athletic contests free of charge with proper identification. Faculty, staff and their families may purchase a membership to the student Falcon Center for a reasonable cost. Your employee identification card is activated for admittance into the recreation/fitness areas. Daily guest passes are also available for using the facility. Call 368-7222 for further information or visit the Fairmont State University web site under the Student Life, Falcon Center links. Gifts to Faculty and Personnel Except in the case of retirement of faculty and staff members, no special solicitation of funds should be made from the faculty as a whole for the purpose of giving gifts or parties honoring certain members for various personal reasons. In the interest of fairness, classes and individuals should be discouraged from giving gifts and extending favors to instructors while enrolled in their courses. Leave of Absence The Higher Education Policy Commission, upon the recommendation of the President, will grant leaves of absence, without pay, to employees for: 1. Study of advanced degrees 2. Experience designed to improve teaching ability to include: 3. Illness a. Travel b. Teaching and/or consulting in another institution c. Government service d. Other experience designed to benefit the institution 4. Involuntary service in the Armed Forces of the United States 54 During the period of such leave, tenure will remain in effect. If the employee is without tenure, such leave of absence shall not preclude the extension of the leave for an additional year when special conditions warrant such an extension. January 15 is the deadline for applying for a leave of absence. Faculty on leave of absence are to notify the institution regarding return from a leave by January 15. This policy is in compliance with Series 38 included in this Handbook. Sabbatical Leave The following Sabbatical Leave Policy applies to Fairmont State University personnel. This policy was adopted by the Faculty Senate Personnel Committee during the spring, 1980. The complete Sabbatical Leave Policy of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and that of the
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