Policy Information
Employee Recognition Program
Effective
May 1 1992
Number
PER 6 02
Applicability
This policy applies to University Administrators and Staff
Administrative Authority
Vice President for Human Resources
Responsible Unit
Human Resources
Miller Information Technology Center Rm 02C
2315 South First Street Walk
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone: 502-852-6258
Email: askhr@louisville.edu
History
Revision Date(s): October 18, 2017; January 30, 2018; December 7, 2021 (minor edits); August 24, 2022 (minor edit); December 2, 2022; April 9, 2026 (minor revision)
Reviewed Date(s): March 9, 2016; October 18, 2017
Categories
Statement
The university provides service awards in recognition of the contributions of administrators and staff.
Appropriate awards are established in five-year increments as of September 1 of each year, beginning with 10 years of service.
All regular staff members working 50 percent FTE or more are eligible to receive awards. Creditable service for an award includes all periods of regular employment. Regular employees working at least 40 percent FTE prior to May 1, 1992, will continue to be included in the service award program.
Approved leaves of absence do not constitute a break in continuous or creditable service.
Responsibilities
The Human Resources Department will compile a list of employees who are eligible for longevity awards for verification by the Employee Recognition Program Committee.