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f <br /> City of Eugene <br /> Human Resource and Risk Services Policies <br /> available are educational aid, in-house training programs, out-of-organization training, <br /> and professional memberships. <br /> 3-228:1 Educational Aid <br /> I <br /> Following are guidelines managers should follow when deciding to approve <br /> requests for financial assistance to an employee who completes academic, <br /> vocational, or adult education courses to acquire additional skills and knowledge <br /> directly related to their current job and/or assist them to advance or transfer to <br /> another position within the organization. <br /> I <br /> Departments are primarily responsible for the administration of educational funds. <br /> Each department should set aside funds to be used for educational aid within their <br /> travel and training budget. A form is required showing department approval prior <br /> to enrollment. Upon completion of the course work, a copy of the form and any <br /> documentation will be submitted to HRRS for inclusion in the employee's personnel <br /> file. <br /> The City may make the following options available to employees at the <br /> department's discretion: flex-time and shift changes; attendance during on-duty <br /> time; leave without pay; reduced working hours. Employees should recognize that <br /> major disruptions in the work place may preclude the use of these options. <br /> FLSA provisions need to be applied to FLSA covered employees. <br /> <br /> ~ Eli 'bili <br /> The City will reimburse tuition costs of full and part-time regular employees who <br /> are off initial probation and have successfully completed one year of service with <br /> the City. At the City's initiation, an employee with less than one year's service <br /> (whether on probation or not) may get tuition, reimbursement if it is determined that <br /> the employee needs a course to enhance their skills. Before enrolling in the course, <br /> the employee must have the approval of their immediate supervisor and the <br /> Department Executive on the "Request for Educational Aid" form (obtained from <br /> HRRS). No applications for educational assistance will be accepted after classes <br /> for the course have started. <br /> Course/Credit Limitations: <br /> An employee may apply for reimbursement for up to two classes per term/gixarter <br /> Human Resource and Risk Services Revised: 09/16/02 <br /> _ _ _ <br /> <br />