Supervisors Role

Supervisors are responsible for addressing employee relations or conflict issues within their areas and for responding to employees' concerns or questions in a timely manner so that resolution is at the lowest possible level. A supervisor's involvement in and response to employee relations issues or conflicts should be consistent with University personnel policy and mission values. Supervisors seek guidance from their vice president or Human Resources as appropriate, and monitor action plans to insure that resolution achieves desired results. Supervisors must balance employee needs with department requirements and the University's common good.