401. Orientation, Training, and Development
Statement
Santa Clara University strives to welcome new employees into the University through an active orientation program. Further, the University supports continued training and development for employees within its organizational and resource limits.
As an academic organization, Santa Clara University is committed to the orientation, growth, and development of the individual employee and supports targeting resources to accomplish that end. Recognizing that the organization is only as effective as its individual members and work teams, Santa Clara University supports orientation and ongoing training and development efforts designed to:
- provide access and information regarding the University’s mission, goals, values and traditions;
- enhance the skills an employee uses in the current position;
- provide practical information in a timely manner;
- educate employees about relevant legal and regulatory issues;
- encourage, respect and foster an appreciation of individual differences, a culture of service and personal responsibility;
- expand an employee’s existing knowledge and skills to prepare for a modification or change in the current position;
- broaden an employee’s existing knowledge and skills to prepare for future needs of the organization; and
- encourage an employee to pursue personal educational goals.
Procedure
Orientation
Orientation occurs at three levels: University orientation, department orientation, and position orientation. Human Resources will arrange for new employees to attend the University’s Orientation Program during the first three months of employment. Department orientations should be arranged by the department head. Supervisors are responsible for orienting a new employee to the position.
Training and Development Program Costs
Training and development program costs may be paid by the employee, the department and/or the University depending on the nature of the program and the financial resources available.
Time Away from Work
Time away from work for attending a class or training program may be considered work time and paid accordingly if the following conditions are met:
- The training program or class is approved and related to the employee’s current job or an approved career development program.
- The employee’s attendance is required by his/her supervisor.
All other requests for time away from work to attend training programs or classes must be processed in accordance with the current leave policies.
Resources
A variety of on-campus and on-site training and development resources are available, including:
- Santa Clara University degree programs
- University sponsored seminars and programs
Contact the school or center directly for information about courses and enrollment.
Responsibility
The employee and supervisor share the responsibility for defining and planning individual work-related skill development. The employee has the primary responsibility for his/her own career development. The supervisor can be supportive of this process by arranging access to University sponsored resources as appropriate and available.
Each division and/or department is responsible for communicating its policy for divisionally and/or departmentally funded training and development programs to its members. Human Resources administers University sponsored training and development.
Resource
Contact Human Resources if you have questions about this policy or if you would like more information regarding the University’s education benefits and tuition remission program.
Policy Approved: October 23, 1998
Last Updated: October 28, 1998
Last Reviewed: June 30 2022
Maintainer: Human Resources