Benefits
Vacation Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for vacation benefits. The chart below describes the vacation accrual according to position and length of service. Employees can accrue up to 1 ½ times their annual amount.
| Category | Years of Consecutive Service | Vacation Hours Accrued Per Month | Vacation Days Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-EXEMPT | 0-4 Years 5-9 Years 10-14 Years 15 + Years |
8 Hours 10 Hours 12 Hours 14 Hours |
12 Days 15 Days 18 Days 21 Days |
| EXEMPT | Any | 14 Hours | 21 Days |
Sick Leave Benefits
Sick leave accrues at one day per month for all full-time staff. There is a maximum accrual of 90 days.
Holidays
The following is a list of College holidays. Additional holidays may be scheduled because of the peculiarity of the calendar in any one year.
| MARTIN LUTHER KING’S BIRTHDAY | PRESIDENTS DAY | |
| SPRING BREAK WEDNESDAY -FRIDAY | MEMORIAL DAY | |
| JUNETEENTH | INDEPENDENCE DAY | |
| LABOR DAY | DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING | |
| THANKSGIVING | DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING | |
| CHRISTMAS EVE DAY | CHRISTMAS DAY | |
| NEW YEAR’S EVE | NEW YEAR’S DAY |
Smoking Cessation Program
The Wellness Center offers a Smoking Cessation Program for all staff and faculty members. This free program includes a personalized quit plan and free nicotine relplacement products. Contact the Wellness Center at x5361
Fitness Classes
Fitness classes are free to all faculty and staff members. There is no need to sign up! All classes can accommodate every fitness level. Check the Campus Calendar for class schedules.
Bereavement Leave
Leave of up to five working days may be taken because of the death of the employee's spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, a family member dependent on the employee and living in the employee's household, or significant other.
Leave of up to three working days may be taken because of the death of the employee's grandparents, grandchildren, children's spouses, as well as the employee's spouse's parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, and children not living in the employee's household.
Jury Duty
Employees may request pay for jury duty leave for the duration of jury duty service.
Witness Duty
Employees will be granted a maximum of one day paid time off to appear in court as a witness if subpoenaed by a party other than Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Educational Assistance
Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance following the one year introductory period. Employees may enroll in one course per semester, tuition free. Spouses and dependent children of full-time employees, who have not as yet completed a baccalaureate degree, are eligible for tuition remission and may enroll in up to 19 credit hours per semester at no charge for tuition. Westminster is also a member of "The Tuition Exchange Program", which provides the opportunity for children of full-time employees who have not completed a baccalaureate degree to attend other institutions with no charge or little for tuition. Log on to for specific participation colleges.
College Facilities and Events
College facilities and events are open to all employees and most often free of charge. This includes all athletic and recreational facilities, America's National Churchill Museum, the counseling center, cultural events, and college activities.
College Bookstore
The Bookstore offers a 10% discount to employees.
Library and Computer Services
The library is open to all staff members. Employees may use the computer labs in the Hazel Wing of the library. All employees may also open a personal computer account with the network administrator. The computer account can include a personal e-mail account and access to the Internet.
Security Services
Night walk escort service is offered to all employees seven days a week from 6pm to 6am and serves the entire campus (phone: 592-5555).
Parking
Parking is free to all faculty and staff. Parking is typically available within close proximity of all college buildings. Employees must display a Ï㽶ÊÓƵ parking permit on their vehicle.