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Effective Date: '''10/25/02'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''10/25/02'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: '''01/06/11'''<br /> | Revised Date: '''01/06/11'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br /> | ||
==Purpose == | ==Purpose == | ||
'''1.1''' To establish the policy regarding Employee and Dependent Scholarship. | |||
1.1 To establish the policy regarding Employee and Dependent Scholarship. | |||
==Scope== | ==Scope== | ||
2.1 The UNMC Employee and Dependent Scholarship policy is applicable to all UNMC staff and faculty. | '''2.1''' The UNMC Employee and Dependent Scholarship policy is applicable to all UNMC staff and faculty. | ||
==Basis of the Policy== | ==Basis of the Policy== | ||
3.1 The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) provides an Employee and Dependent Scholarship Program. Pursuant to Section 3.7 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, eligible, full-time regular employees may take up to 15 credit hours per academic year at any University of Nebraska campus. The Board of Regents approved an amendment which allows eligible, full-time regular employees to transfer up to 15 undergraduate credit hours per academic year to one or more of their dependents and/or their spouse, for courses at campuses of the University of Nebraska. | '''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) provides an Employee and Dependent Scholarship Program. Pursuant to Section 3.7 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, eligible, full-time regular employees may take up to 15 credit hours per academic year at any University of Nebraska campus. The Board of Regents approved an amendment which allows eligible, full-time regular employees to transfer up to 15 undergraduate credit hours per academic year to one or more of their dependents and/or their spouse, for courses at campuses of the University of Nebraska. | ||
==Authorities and Administration== | ==Authorities and Administration== | ||
4.1 The UNMC Division Director, Staffing, Compensation, Records & HRIT is responsible for the administration of this policy, at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. | '''4.1''' The UNMC Division Director, Staffing, Compensation, Records & HRIT is responsible for the administration of this policy, at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. | ||
==Policy== | ==Policy== | ||
5.1 It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide an employee and dependent scholarship program. Benefits of this program may be used at the four campuses of the University (UNL, UNO, UNMC, UNK).<br /> | '''5.1''' It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center to provide an employee and dependent scholarship program. Benefits of this program may be used at the four campuses of the University (UNL, UNO, UNMC, UNK).<br /> | ||
5.2 Eligibility for Employee Scholarship Program: | '''5.2''' Eligibility for Employee Scholarship Program: | ||
#All full-time (1.00 F.T.E.) employees of the University are eligible to apply. | #All full-time (1.00 F.T.E.) employees of the University are eligible to apply. | ||
#All retired employees of the University who have met the normal retirement regulations are eligible to apply. | #All retired employees of the University who have met the normal retirement regulations are eligible to apply. | ||
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#The Employee Scholarship Program is not available to employees whose anticipated employment period is less than six months. | #The Employee Scholarship Program is not available to employees whose anticipated employment period is less than six months. | ||
5.3 | '''5.3''' Terms and Conditions of the Employee Scholarship Program: | ||
#The granting of Employee Scholarships is subject to openings in the specific classes in which the employee intends to enroll. If the reduction or withdrawal of this privilege is necessitated by the lack of funds, such reduction or withdrawal shall apply to all classes of employees on a University-wide basis, and timely notice of this action shall be provided to all employees. | #The granting of Employee Scholarships is subject to openings in the specific classes in which the employee intends to enroll. If the reduction or withdrawal of this privilege is necessitated by the lack of funds, such reduction or withdrawal shall apply to all classes of employees on a University-wide basis, and timely notice of this action shall be provided to all employees. | ||
#The Employee Scholarship Program applies only to academic credit courses being offered at any unit of the University of Nebraska. These courses may be taken for credit or audit. | #The Employee Scholarship Program applies only to academic credit courses being offered at any unit of the University of Nebraska. These courses may be taken for credit or audit. | ||
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#Employees will be billed for their tuition if they resign from University employment and the effective date of resignation occurs during the first thirty (30) days after classes have commenced.<br /> | #Employees will be billed for their tuition if they resign from University employment and the effective date of resignation occurs during the first thirty (30) days after classes have commenced.<br /> | ||
5.4 Dependent Scholarship Program Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to the Dependent Scholarship Program: | '''5.4''' Dependent Scholarship Program Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to the Dependent Scholarship Program: | ||
#Spouse shall be an employee's husband or wife, as recognized by the laws of the State of Nebraska. | #Spouse shall be an employee's husband or wife, as recognized by the laws of the State of Nebraska. | ||
#Dependent child shall mean any naturally born child, legally adopted child, stepchild, or ward of an employee who (i) is unmarried and under 24 years of age, and (ii) is chiefly dependent on the employee for support (claimed as a dependent for tax purposes).<br /> | #Dependent child shall mean any naturally born child, legally adopted child, stepchild, or ward of an employee who (i) is unmarried and under 24 years of age, and (ii) is chiefly dependent on the employee for support (claimed as a dependent for tax purposes).<br /> | ||
5.5 Eligibility for Dependent Scholarship Program: | '''5.5''' Eligibility for Dependent Scholarship Program: | ||
#All regular full-time (1.00 F.T.E.) employees of the University who meet the employment eligibility requirements of the Employee Scholarship Program may transfer up to a total of fifteen (15) credit hours per year (August through July) to their spouse or to any dependent child at tuition equal to the University's resident tuition charge per semester credit hour at the campus of attendance. | #All regular full-time (1.00 F.T.E.) employees of the University who meet the employment eligibility requirements of the Employee Scholarship Program may transfer up to a total of fifteen (15) credit hours per year (August through July) to their spouse or to any dependent child at tuition equal to the University's resident tuition charge per semester credit hour at the campus of attendance. | ||
#The Dependent Scholarship Program is only available to an employee's spouse or any dependent child who is an admitted student of a University of Nebraska campus and who has met all normal academic requirements for the course(s) taken. Full-time student enrollment status is required for a dependent child to be eligible, but not for a spouse. An affidavit will be required to document the status of dependent children. The University reserves the right to request copies of tax returns and or other supporting documentation. | #The Dependent Scholarship Program is only available to an employee's spouse or any dependent child who is an admitted student of a University of Nebraska campus and who has met all normal academic requirements for the course(s) taken. Full-time student enrollment status is required for a dependent child to be eligible, but not for a spouse. An affidavit will be required to document the status of dependent children. The University reserves the right to request copies of tax returns and or other supporting documentation. | ||
#All retired employees of the University who have met the normal retirement regulations may apply the dependent scholarship program to their spouse or to their eligible dependent children.<br /> | #All retired employees of the University who have met the normal retirement regulations may apply the dependent scholarship program to their spouse or to their eligible dependent children.<br /> | ||
5.6 Terms and Conditions of the Dependent Scholarship Program: | '''5.6''' Terms and Conditions of the Dependent Scholarship Program: | ||
#The Dependent Scholarship Program will be limited to undergraduate academic credit courses at any campus of the University of Nebraska. | #The Dependent Scholarship Program will be limited to undergraduate academic credit courses at any campus of the University of Nebraska. | ||
#The Dependent Scholarship Program shall provide tuition equal to the University's resident tuition charge per semester credit hour at the campus of attendance, subject to the limitations listed below. | #The Dependent Scholarship Program shall provide tuition equal to the University's resident tuition charge per semester credit hour at the campus of attendance, subject to the limitations listed below. | ||
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#Employees will be billed for their dependent tuition if they resign from University employment and the effective date of resignation occurs during the first thirty (30) days after classes have commenced.<br /> | #Employees will be billed for their dependent tuition if they resign from University employment and the effective date of resignation occurs during the first thirty (30) days after classes have commenced.<br /> | ||
==Equal Employment Opportunity== | ==Equal Employment Opportunity== | ||
6.1 The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited. | '''6.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and quid pro quo, is prohibited. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*Contact Human Resources - Records, 559-8962 | *Contact Human Resources - Records, 402-559-8962 | ||
*[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/proc/Procedures1072.pdf Employee and Dependent Scholarship Procedures] | *[http://www.unmc.edu/hr/proc/Procedures1072.pdf Employee and Dependent Scholarship Procedures]<br /> | ||
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