Personnel Manual

Introduction

Pacific Lutheran University (“PLU”) strives to maintain a stable, competent workforce that is well-informed in all employment matters and to provide employees with reasonable opportunities for growth, expression of ideas, work satisfaction, and recognition for their contributions. The Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual will assist you in understanding the institution and your employment rights and responsibilities.

By accepting employment at PLU, you have become a member of a community that is dedicated to providing students with a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs that prepare them for a lifetime of success – both in their careers and in service to others. The contributions of all employees help the university realize its primary mission to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care.
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The policies and procedures contained in this manual are in no way intended to be nor should they be interpreted as a contract between Pacific Lutheran University and any of its employees. It is a living document, and will change as PLU changes. From time to time, PLU must modify its policies.

Information is current as of the time of publication and may be subject to change or repeal at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of PLU. Employment of staff (including administrative appointments) at PLU is “at-will,” meaning that both the employee and the university have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason with or without notice. No representative of PLU has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make other commitments or promises or assure any benefit or terms and conditions of employment unless such promises are made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of PLU.

The Personnel Manual applies to all faculty and staff. Faculty must also adhere to faculty policies and procedures as described in the Faculty Handbook.

For further explanation of the policies in this manual, an employee’s supervisor or Human Resources can provide assistance.