Please Implement More University Holidays

I have worked in the non-profit, K-12, and other higher ed roles and ASU seems as though they are behind on implementing various holidays throughout the year. I recently worked for Maricopa Community College and the new president implemented 1 week of paid vacation for non-faculty staff for spring break as well as Juneteenth off for their 2023 calendar year on top of the 1 week of between Christmas and New Years. ASU really needs to implement at least the basic Federal holidays such as President's Day and Juneteenth and atleast the week off for the holidays at the end of the year. This will really help with employee morale and keep up with employers that are continually adding better PTO and vacation packages. I know you are able to request time off during that time, but other employers are giving that time to their staff. This leads to happier and re-charged staff throughout the year with less burnout and fatigue. Please bring this to senior leadership and the board so ASU can compete with other employers.

Resolution/Notes

Status

Resolved

Last Updated

Monday, November 13, 2023

Category

Work life balance

Workflow notes

Thank you for your feedback. The university falls under the policy guidelines of the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). The holiday leave benefits policy currently authorizes ASU to designate 10 paid holidays; that number has not been expanded since the federal government’s recognition of Juneteenth. Additionally, closing the University and providing paid time off beyond the current vacation accrual and accumulation schedule would not be in alignment with ABOR and ASU’s Vacation Leave policy. Employees have the option of requesting time off during holiday periods. Adding additional paid time off is not in alignment with ASU’s needs, budget, and support of our community. The discussion of adding an additional holiday is a complex process and has been brought to the leadership team's attention.