University Policy 78

Disciplinary Policy and Procedures for SHRA Employees

Initially approved July 9, 2001
Revised: September 30, 2008
Posted: November 3, 2009
Technical Changes March 13, 2017
Revised: November 1, 2017
Revised: September 15, 2023

Policy Topic: Personnel
Administering Office: Human Resources

I. Policy Statement

Western Carolina University is committed to providing SHRA permanent employees and University management with a fair, clear and useful tool for correcting performance deficiencies as well as a process to assist management in addressing instances of unacceptable personal conduct.

II. Policy

For SHRA Employees, Western Carolina University adheres to the following State of North Carolina policy*:

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Subject to the Human Resources Act (SHRA), Disciplinary Actions, Suspension, and Dismissal Policy

*Note: For purposes of this policy, the term “agency” means “Western Carolina University” or “University”.