Probation and Dismissal
Occasionally, problems arise between supervisors and students. When disputes occur, the Student Employment Office urges supervisors and students to have open and candid discussions so that the problem might be resolved quickly.
When a supervisor encounters problems with a student's work performance, the following three steps should be taken:
- The supervisor must give the student a verbal warning, disclosing the reasons for dissatisfaction. The purpose of the warning is to initiate discussion so that the specifics of the problem are understood and possibilities for correction and improvement are determined.
- If the verbal warning does not remedy the situation, the supervisor must then issue a written warning containing a statement of the problem and necessary corrections. The students must sign the statement. A copy of the signed warning should be sent to the SEO.
- In cases where the problem recurs after the written warning, the supervisor may suspend or dismiss the student.
When a student violates Wheaton College Policy, employment will be terminated and the employee dismissed. Such infractions include stealing, forgery, intoxication, insubordination, dishonesty, and a breach of confidentiality. Under these circumstances, the supervisor must notify the SEO in writing, citing the reason(s) for immediate dismissal.