crime report - Argosy University

DEATHS- DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE
- Person aware of employee’s death immediately notifies appropriate Department
Manager.
- Department Manager, usually the supervisor of the deceased, notifies the corresponding
Executive Committee member.
- The Executive Committee member notifies the Human Resources Generalist, the Senior
Director of Communications and the Campus President.
- The Senior Director of Communications, in conjunction with the Human Resources
Generalist, immediately prepares a memo to faculty, and staff regarding the employee’s
death. In some instances, the memo may also be distributed to the other AU’s.
Depending upon the circumstances, a public statement may also be prepared.
- If the deceased was a faculty member, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
attends each of the classes taught to notify students of the instructor’s death.
- The employee’s Department Manager deactivates the voicemail and e-mail of the
deceased.
- The Department Manager or the Human Resources Generalist removes company
property from the deceased employee’s work station.
- The Human Resources Generalist notifies insurance plans, gathers information for the
family of the deceased including life insurance, retirement plan beneficiary, and
distribution process.
- The President’s office sends flowers or “in lieu of” to the family.
- The employee’ supervisor and Human Resources Generalist determine the
appropriateness of a campus memorial service.
- Counseling through the Wellness Corporation will be made available for counseling staff
and students.
- If the death is sudden, or the result of violence or suicide, group debriefings may be
appropriate. Student Services, in conjunction with Wellness Corporation, can make
arrangements for these meetings.
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