In support of the school’s philosophy of continuous improvement for all employees, 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
- Employees interested in pursuing additional education or professional certification must also gain approval from their supervisor, who will then seek final approval from the HOS. 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 50 percent (50%) of tuition and related fees, not to exceed $5,250 per calendar year, provided the employee remains in good academic standing with the college/university graduate program and maintains a passing final grade in the class/course. The employee will be required to sign a Tuition Loan Agreement. This loan will be interest free and forgiven at the rate of 25% per year on the anniversary of the loan. If the employee leaves or is terminated, any loan balance will de due on his or her final day of work. The school will not reimburse for additional expenses incurred while participating in the graduate program, including but not limited to the cost of books, transportation, lodging and meals.
- The employee must present an official grade report from the educational institution to his/her supervisor, as well as to Human Resources at the completion of each course to qualify for the tuition loan. Failure to do so will disqualify the employee for the loan and require immediate repayment of any money already loaned.
- The school reserves the right not to extend a loan for courses previously agreed to if the employee leaves the school, announces his/her leave of the school, or is terminated for cause.