Employee Scholarship Benefit

a. Executive MBA Programs 

Tuition remission for the Executive MBA Program is available for: 

• One University employee, per cohort, for the one-year program (for an employee with an  undergraduate degree in business) and 

• One University employee, per cohort, for the 16-month program (for an employee with  an undergraduate degree in a non-business related field) 

Tuition remission for both programs is contingent upon the availability of University financial  resources, as determined by the President. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the benefit, you must have completed one year of continuous full-time  employment, be currently employed in a full-time position at the University and have been  accepted to the Executive MBA program. Employees are required to use their vacation time for  prolonged absences from work (e.g., the International Study Tour). Full tuition remission will be  granted for up to: 

• Thirty credits for the one-year program; or 

• Thirty six credits for the 16-month program. 

Travel expenses, meals, room and board, books and fees are not included in this benefit. 

Selection Committee  

A selection committee comprised of the Dean of the Haub School of Business, the Dean of the  College of Arts & Sciences, the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development , Dean of the School of Nursing andAllied Health VP of Human Resources, and the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, will  review the list of accepted students who meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship and  evaluate those candidates based on the criteria below, then select a finalist for review and  approval by the Provost. 

Selection Criteria 

1. Employee’s current position and the relevance of the program to that position

2. Length of time in current position 

3.  Level of successful job performance 

4. Level of contribution the employee has made to the University during their tenure 

5. Future leadership potential at SJU

6. Academic record, including undergraduate and graduate records 

7.  Employee letter of intent  

8. Department head letter of support 

Employees should contact the EMBA Director or Program Administrator for additional details  regarding admission criteria and deadlines, or visit the EMBA website at EMBA. 

Timeline 

• The announcement of the start of the application process for the one-year program will  be made in mid-January each year and will be due to the Office of Human Resources on or about March 15th of the same year. The selection committee will announce their decision in March for a May start date of the program. 

• The announcement of the start of the application process for the 16-month program will  be made in January and will be due to the Office of Human Resources on or about  March 15th of the same year. The selection committee will announce their decision in June for a September start date of the program. 

Application Process 

Once accepted to the EMBA program, you must complete, sign and submit the EMBA Tuition  Remission Scholarship Application and corresponding materials (see Application Checklist) to  be considered for the EMBA Tuition Remission Scholarship. If the scholarship is awarded, the  

EMBA Tuition Remission Scholarship Form as well as the EMBA Tuition Remission  Scholarship Agreement will be due at the beginning of the program by the deadline  communicated by the Office of Human Resources. 

The Applicant Checklist includes: 

• Copy of EMBA admissions packet (including resume, transcripts, and personal  statement) 

• Department head letter of support 

• Copy of the employee’s most recent performance evaluation 

• Copy of acceptance letter into the EMBA program 

• Remittance of Scholarship 

If the employee is awarded the scholarship but does not complete the program, the employee will  be required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to that point in the program.  In certain hardship situations, an appeal may be made to the selection committee. 

If full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or less than two years  after completion of the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the University some  or all of the tuition costs paid in accordance with the following schedule:

 

b. Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program 

Tuition remission for the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program for Educational Leaders (IDEPEL) will be awarded as a scholarship each year to one qualified applicant per cohort, contingent upon the availability of University financial resources. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have completed three years of continuous full-time employment, be currently employed in a full-time position, have a documented successful  performance history at the University and meet the IDEPEL admission requirements. 

Full tuition remission will be granted for up to 54 credits. Travel expenses, meals, room and  board, books and fees are not included in this benefit.  

If the employee is awarded the scholarship but does not complete the program, the employee will  be required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to the point of withdrawal from the program.  Furthermore, if full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or less  than four years after completion of the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the  University some or all of the tuition costs paid in accordance with the schedule outlined in the  section below titled Remittance of Scholarship. 

Selection Committee  

A selection committee comprised of the Dean of the Haub School of Business, the Dean of the  College of Arts & Sciences, the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development , Dean of the School of Nursing andAllied Health VP of Human Resources, and the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, will  review the list of accepted students who meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship and  evaluate those candidates based on the criteria below, then select a finalist for review and  approval by the Provost. 

Selection Criteria 

1.  Employee’s current position and the relevance of the program to that position 

2.  Length of time in current position ( at least three years of continuous full-time employment)

3.  Level of successful job performance ( based on supervisor’s letter of support and employee evaluations)

4.  Level of contribution the employee has made to the University during their tenure ( based on CV, letter of support and employee evaluations)

5. Future leadership potential at SJU ( based on supervisor’s letter of support and employee evaluations)

6. Academic record, including undergraduate and graduate records 

7. Employee letter of intent ( Clear articulation of the impact the earned degree will have on their current and future role at SJU)

8.  Department head letter of support 

Employees should contact the Office of Graduate Studies (gradstudies@sju.edu) or 610-660-3131 (for details regarding admission criteria  and deadlines or visit the IDEPEL website)

Timeline 

The announcement of the start of the application process for this benefit will be made each year  on or about February 1. Applications for the benefit must be submitted to the Office of Human  Resources on or about March 15.  

Application Process 

Once accepted to the IDEPEL, the employee must complete, sign and submit the Ed.D. Tuition  Remission Scholarship Application and corresponding materials (see Application Checklist) to  be considered for the Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship. If the scholarship is awarded, the  Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship Form, as well as the Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship  Agreement, will be due at the beginning of the program by the deadline communicated by the  Office of Human Resources. 

The Applicant Checklist includes the following:  

• Current Resume 

• Copies of the employee’s last three performance evaluations 

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

• Employee letter of intent expressing the relevance of the earned degree in their current and future career aspirations

• Current Department Head supervisor  and/or Divisional Vice President Letter of Support

• Copy of acceptance letter into Ed.D. program 

Remittance of Scholarship 

If the employee is awarded the benefit but does not complete the program, the employee will be  required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to that point in the program. In  certain hardship situations, an appeal for a waiver may be made to the selection committee. 

If full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or after completion of  the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the University some or all of the tuition  costs paid in accordance with the schedule below: 

c. Doctor of Education in Healthcare Education (“Ed.D.”) 

Tuition remission for the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program for Educational Leaders (Ed.D) will be awarded as a scholarship each year to one qualified applicant per cohort, contingent upon the availability of University financial resources. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have completed three years of continuous full-time employment, be currently employed in a full-time position, have a documented successful  performance history at the University and meet the Ed.D admission requirements. 

Full tuition remission will be granted for up to 54 credits. Travel expenses, meals, room and  board, books and fees are not included in this benefit.  

If the employee is awarded the scholarship but does not complete the program, the employee will  be required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to that point in the program.  Furthermore, if full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or less  than four years after completion of the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the  University some or all of the tuition costs paid in accordance with the schedule outlined in the  section below titled Remittance of Scholarship. 

Selection Committee  

A selection committee comprised of the Dean of the Haub School of Business, the Dean of the  College of Arts & Sciences, the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development , Dean of the School of Nursing andAllied Health VP of Human Resources, and the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, will  review the list of accepted students who meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship and  evaluate those candidates based on the criteria below, then select a finalist for review and  approval by the Provost. 

Selection Criteria 

1. Employee’s current position and the relevance of the program to that position

2. Length of time in current position 

3.  Level of successful job performance 

4. Level of contribution the employee has made to the University during their tenure 

5. Future leadership potential at SJU 

6. Academic record, including undergraduate and graduate records 

7. Employee letter of intent 

8. Department head letter of support 

Employees should contact the Office of Graduate Studies (gradstudies@sju.edu) or 610-660-3131 (for details regarding admission criteria  and deadlines or visit the Doctor of Education in Healthcare Education (EdD)website at programs/EdD/.) 

Timeline 

The announcement of the start of the application process for this benefit will be made each year  on or about February 1. Applications for the benefit must be submitted to the Office of Human  Resources on or about March 15.  

Application Process 

Once accepted to the Ed.D, the employee must complete, sign and submit the Ed.D. Tuition  Remission Scholarship Application and corresponding materials (see Application Checklist) to  be considered for the Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship. If the scholarship is awarded, the  Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship Form, as well as the Ed.D. Tuition Remission Scholarship  Agreement, will be due at the beginning of the program by the deadline communicated by the  Office of Human Resources. 

Applicant Checklist includes the following:  

• Current Resume 

• Copies of the employee’s last three performance evaluations 

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts 

• Employee letter of intent 

• Department head letter of support

• Copy of acceptance letter into Ed.D. program 

Remittance of Scholarship 

If the employee is awarded the benefit but does not complete the program, the employee will be  required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to that point in the program. In  certain hardship situations, an appeal for a waiver may be made to the selection committee. 

If full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or after completion of  the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the University some or all of the tuition  costs paid in accordance with the schedule below: 

d. Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Tuition remission for the Executive DBA Program is available for: 

• One University employee, per cohort, for the three-year program (for an employee with an  undergraduate degree in business) and 

Tuition remission for both programs is contingent upon the availability of University financial  resources, as determined by the President. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the benefit, you must have completed three years of continuous full-time  employment, be currently employed in a full-time position at the University and have been  accepted to the DBA program. Employees are required to use their vacation time for  prolonged absences from work (e.g., the International Study Tour). Full tuition remission will be  granted for up to: 

• Forty eight credits for the three-year program 

Travel expenses, meals, room and board, books and fees are not included in this benefit. 

Selection Committee  

A selection committee comprised of the Dean of the Haub School of Business, the Dean of the  College of Arts & Sciences, the Dean of the School of Education and Human Development , Dean of the School of Nursing andAllied Health VP of Human Resources, and the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, will  review the list of accepted students who meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship and  evaluate those candidates based on the criteria below, then select a finalist for review and  approval by the Provost. 

Selection Criteria 

• Employee’s current position and the relevance of the program to that position • Length of time in current position 

• Level of successful job performance 

• Level of contribution the employee has made to the University during their tenure

• Future leadership potential at SJU

• Academic record, including undergraduate and graduate records 

• Employee letter of intent  

• Department head letter of support 

Employees should contact the DBA Director or Program Administrator for additional details  regarding admission criteria and deadlines, or visit the DBA website at DBA. 

Timeline 

• The announcement of the start of the application process for the three-year program will  be made in mid-January each year and will be due to the Office of Human Resources on or about March 15th of the same year. The selection committee will announce their decision in March for a Fall start date of the program. 

Application Process 

Once accepted to the DBA program, you must complete, sign and submit the DBA Tuition  Remission Scholarship Application and corresponding materials (see Application Checklist) to  be considered for the DBA Tuition Remission Scholarship. If the scholarship is awarded, the  

DBA Tuition Remission Scholarship Form as well as the EMBA Tuition Remission  Scholarship Agreement will be due at the beginning of the program by the deadline  communicated by the Office of Human Resources. The Applicant Checklist includes: 

• Copy of DBA  admissions packet (including resume, transcripts, and personal  statement) 

• Department head letter of support 

• Copy of the employee’s most recent performance evaluation 

• Copy of acceptance letter into the DBA program 

• Remittance of Scholarship 

If the employee is awarded the scholarship but does not complete the program, the employee will  be required to reimburse the University the tuition costs incurred up to that point in the program.  In certain hardship situations, an appeal may be made to the selection committee. 

If full-time employment terminates (except in the case of layoff) prior to or less than two years  after completion of the program, the employee will be required to reimburse the University some  or all of the tuition costs paid in accordance with the following schedule: