When Campus Recreation Student Employee Team member’s performance or conduct is unsatisfactory and has violated University or departmental policy, disciplinary action may be taken. Campus Recreation employs a 3 Strikes and you’re OUT! policy.

A. First Strike- Verbal Reprimand/Written Follow-up
1. Meeting between direct supervisor (full-time staff or GA) and student staff member. Discuss incident and steps to be taken by employee to improve work performance.
2. Employee should sign reprimand memo to verify meeting.

B. Second Strike- Written Reprimand and Mandatory Meeting with Supervisor
1. Meeting with all supervisors (full time and GA’s) for whom which student reports to.
2. Document incident and steps needed to improve work performance.
3. Employee should sign reprimand memo to verify meeting.
4. Distribute written reprimand to all supervisors.

C. Third Strike- Dismissal – includes ALL AREAS of the ARC/Campus Recreation
1. Meeting with full time staff supervisor.
2. Written documentation of dismissal from Campus Recreation Staff.
3.Employee should sign reprimand memo to verify meeting.

D. Qualifiers
1. 1st day of the 2nd semester of employment starts a clean slate.
2. Each semester a supervisor has the option to re-hire and/or
advise students who seek employment in other departments.
3. Per the supervisor’s discretion, repeated verbal reprimands
may be administered without issuing First Strikes.
4. Various incidents that transgress the University Code of Conduct
or jeopardize departmental liability may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal.
5. Failure to maintain CPR / FA certifications
6. GA’s have supervisor’s approval to issue strikes.

E. Student Team Employee Disciplinary Policy
1. Grounds for disciplinary action
a. Failure to meet Student Employee Expectations
b. Absenteeism or tardiness from work.
c. Failure to secure a substitute
d. Leaving assigned area without authorization
e. Sleeping on duty
f. Unexcused absences of staff meetings
g. Recreating when on duty
h. Inappropriate computer use

2. Immediate Dismissal
a. Theft
b. Falsification of payroll and other Campus Recreation records
c. Sexual harassment (SRU Cod of conduct)
d. Vandalism

3. Suspensions
a. A student may be SUSPENDED temporarily on the basis of a general negligence or inappropriate behavior with the length of suspension determined by their supervisor.
b. Suspended employees will remain on the campus recreation team and may be reassigned at a later date.

4. Students will receive written documentation informing them of a warning and notice of suspension.

F. Dismissal Procedures
1. Students receiving a maximum of three (3) student employee incident notices within a fiscal year (July 1-June 30) will be dismissed.
2. Any warnings equaling less than three will be erased from the student’s record for the following fiscal year.
3. Each warning will be issued to the student through written documentation during a meeting with their immediate supervisor.
4. Warnings will be issued by direct supervisor based upon information gathered from the following:
a. Graduate Assistant
b. Intern
c. Support Staff
d. Building Supervisor on duty
e. Professional Staff member
f. Other sources

G. Grievance Procedure
1. Make every effort to resolve the situation with their immediate supervisor.
2. Discuss the situation with:
a. The Assistant Director or Director of Campus Recreation
b. Assistant Vice President of Student Life
c. Vice President of Student Life

H. Student Team Employee Re-hiring Policy
1. Students who have performed their jobs well will be considered for re-hiring in subsequent semesters.
2. Students terminated from the campus recreation team will not be given consideration for future employment in the Office of Campus Recreation.