All Southern Adventist University hourly employees, including those employed in university owned industries, have an “at-will” employment relationship with Southern Adventist University and are expected, by their attitude, behavior, beliefs, interpersonal relationships, and fulfillment of campus responsibilities, to enhance the academic, religious, and social atmosphere of the university.
When an employee’s personal or professional life is contrary to the beliefs and lifestyle practices of the Seventh-day Adventist church, or the objectives and policies of the university as stated in university publications (including this Employee Handbook) and, if the director or supervisor believes it is necessary to implement disciplinary actions that could reasonably lead to the employee’s dismissal, the director/ supervisor shall consult with and receive approval from the vice president in his/her area as well as the Human Resources associate vice president before taking disciplinary action with the employee.
The department director/supervisor will (a) direct corrective measures by the employee, (b) document the process and the corrective measures, and (c) generally utilize the following suggestions:
If these corrective measures are not successful or the circumstances are deemed to necessitate immediate termination, then the department director/supervisor will make recommendations to the vice president regarding further discipline or termination of employment with the university (see Disciplinary Policy, 2180). In addition, the vice president and/or Human Resources associate vice president shall consult with the president before terminating an employee.