Demonstrating a personal, ongoing commitment to reading and learning is a core requirement of all Geneva employees. In support of the school’s philosophy of continuous improvement, Geneva offers opportunities for School employees to attend approved professional development workshops, conferences and on-line learning, as well as to pursue graduate level coursework.
Conferences, Workshop and On-Line Opportunities
- Employees interested in taking outside courses, workshops, webinars, or cohorts/professional organizations, including, but not limited to, appropriate professional association conferences or annual meetings, must first discuss their intentions with their supervisor, who will consult with the HOS for final written approval if reimbursement by the school will be requested.
- With 30 days advance notice, the registration fee may be paid by check or purchase order issued by the Business Office. Alternatively, the employee may be required to pay for the course using his/her own credit card and then receive reimbursement from the School. In either case, prior written approval by the supervisor and HOS is necessary.
- Please see the Business Office with questions regarding reimbursement of other expenses associated with attending the workshop (including travel, lodging and meals).
Graduate Level Coursework or its Equivalent
Graduate Level Coursework or its Equivalent Pursued at the Request of the Employee
- Employees interested in pursuing additional education or professional certification must also gain approval from their supervisor by submitting a written request detailing degree/certification and how it will aid in accomplishing Geneva’s mission. Employee’s supervisor will then seek final approval from the HOS. All requests and approvals must be in writing. It is the school’s sole option to determine whether approval will be granted. Degree programs outside of the faculty member’s discipline and not within the possible future plans of the school will not be reimbursed/compensated.
- If applied for and approved, the school will loan the employee up to fifty percent (50%) of tuition and certain fees. This loan will be forgiven over time, provided the employee remains in good academic standing, completes the college/university graduate program, and remains employed at Geneva over the forgiveness period. The employee will be required to sign a Tuition Reimbursement Agreement and adhere to the conditions specified within the agreement and promissory note. Failure to adhere to those conditions will constitute a default by the employee. Upon a default, the employee will be obligated to pay back in a timely manner any outstanding loan principle. The Tuition Reimbursement Agreement is available for review by employees upon request in the Human Resource Office.
Graduate Level Coursework or its Equivalent Pursued at the Request of the School
- At times, an employee may, at the request of the school, enroll in graduate level coursework or is equivalent. In such event, the school will loan the employee up to 100 percent (100%) of tuition and certain fees. This loan will be forgiven in time, provided the employee remains in good academic standing, completes the college/university graduate program, and remains employed at Geneva over the forgiveness period. The employee will be required to sign a Tuition Loan Agreement and adhere to the conditions specified within the agreement and promissory note. Failure to adhere to those conditions will constitute a default by the employee. Upon a default, the employee will be obligated to pay back in a timely manner any outstanding loan principle. The Tuition Loan Agreement is available for review by employees upon request in the Human Resource Office.