Probationary Period of Employment (E-40N)

Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: April 21, 2009

The first 180 calendar days of employment are a probationary period for all non-academic employees. Additionally, employees who apply for a posted, vacant position and who transfer to the new position will begin a new probationary period of 180 calendar days. This does not apply to employees who are reclassified or promoted during the reclassification process.

Human resources will mail a Probationary Employee 180-Day Evaluation Form to supervisors prior to the completion of the 180-day period. Supervisors will use the form to objectively indicate if employment should be continued or terminated before the 180-day period has expired. The employee should be notified immediately of the supervisor's decision.

The evaluation form is returned to human resources and a copy retained in the department file. Before termination can be determined, the director of human resources must review the information and approve the termination. (See Discipline and Discharge Policy E-11). If employment is to be terminated, the evaluation form should be returned to human resources accompanied by a Personnel Action Request form. (See Personnel Action Request procedure.)

During a probationary period the university is free to terminate an employee at any time with the approval from the director of human resources.


Cross Reference: Non-Academic Employee Handbook; Policy E-11, Discipline and Discharge

Responsible for Implementation: Vice President for Finance and Administration

Contact for Revision: Director of Human Resources

Forms: Personnel Action Request, see Index E-39 (available on-line through MySFA under myServices)