When a student leaves employment When a student leaves his/her employment, it is important that the department ensure that university property is returned.
Take these steps to protect the university when a student employee leaves his/her employment:
- Notify IT (651-7800 or 651-4357) if a student had a network (either student or academic) log in.
- Notify IT (651-7800 or 651-4357) if a student had Datatel access. IT will need to know the student’s Datatel login ID.
- Notify the Key Department (651-2145) in the Physical Plant if the student had card swipe access or had been issued a key.
- Notify the Business Office (651-2080) if a student had access to credit card information.
OR - Use this form to notify the appropriate departments about your student’s departure on or after the student's last day.
- Notify the Payroll Office so that the student’s TimeTraq timesheet can be deleted.
Involuntary Termination
As a supervisor of a student employee, you are helping the student develop work habits and attitudes that he/she will take to his/her next employment. Students appreciate feedback, both positive and negative, about how they are doing as employees. When work issues develop, it is generally important to resolve them as quickly as possible. It is always a good idea to document work related infractions. Here is a sample disciplinary form you can use to document disciplinary issues. In such situations, keep in mind WTAMU’s philosophy of student development. Help the student become a better employee by brainstorming with the student how to resolve the problem. It is preferable that the student come up with the resolution to the problem. Individuals tend to have more ownership of the results if they are the ones who suggested the solution rather than have a solution chosen for them. Should it become clear that the student must not continue his/her employment with your office, you will need to have a final discussion with the student. Again, document the issues that needed correction and the lack of resolution of the problem. Here are some reasons for immediate termination of a student’s employment, although this list is not all inclusive: - Falsification of work hours
- Breach of confidentiality
- Theft
- Gross negligence resulting in serious injury to property, person or public relations
- Physical violence or obscene language when dealing with the public or other staff members
- Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty.
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