Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the means by which eligible, full-time faculty may receive educational assistance for advanced course work at other educational institutions.
Policy
The university may reimburse a full-time faculty member up to 50% of the tuition cost for advanced course work at other educational institutions, provided that:
- At least one year of service has been completed as a full-time member of the university faculty;
- Such course work is considered relevant to the faculty member’s professional responsibilities at Lynn University;
- Prior approval for each course or program has been obtained in writing from the appropriate Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs;
- The faculty member submits an official transcript and tuition payment receipt after completion of the course(s); and
- The faculty member remains in good standing at the institution attended.
In addition to the above, full-time faculty are eligible to participate in the faculty educational assistance program policy.
It is the policy of Lynn University that an faculty educational assistance program is considered to be a privilege and not a right. As such, participants must be pre-approved, funds must be available, and participants must sign an faculty educational assistance program contract. Normally, the participant must agree to either (a) continue in the service of Lynn University for a minimum of one year for each year (or equivalent thereof) of benefits utilized; or (b) reimburse Lynn University for the costs incurred. These terms will be specified in the contract.
Definitions
Not applicable.
Procedures/Guidelines
See policy statement above.
To learn more about this policy or the supporting procedures, please contact Academic Affairs.