What
is LLEAP?
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LLEAP is a program that provides eligible employees release time, flex time, and/or funds for educational development purposes for a career at the University.
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Through LLEAP employees have the freedom to participate in educational
development activities of their choice that extend beyond mandatory
training needs.
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Units can play an active part in shaping LLEAP within their setting
by working with their vice chancellor's representative to define
standards and appropriate guidelines which comply with LLEAP objectives.
Who
is eligible for LLEAP?
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Permanent non-faculty academic and open-range civil service support staff employees at the
University have been permanently employed at UIC for at least one year
as of July 1.
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Benefits of LLEAP are available to employees with less than a 100%
appointment on a prorated basis.
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Employees who have filled out a written request detailing the
funds, time, and equipment needed.
How
do eligible employees participate in LLEAP?
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As part of the program’s policy of shared responsibility an employee
must make a formal request to utilize LLEAP benefits. An official
Employee Request Form is available through this website.
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For more information or concerns you may contact any CEDT
member or your department Human Resources representative.
What
are the benefits of LLEAP?
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Flex time of hours per week over an extended period of time while enrolled in or actively pursuing an educational development activity, such as class which meets regularly over a 12-week period.
Example:
Flex time to start work at 10:00 am and end at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays
and Thursdays while enrolled in class or classes at UIC or another
institution.
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Sixteen hours of release time to attend educational activities at UIC or other institutions.
Example:
4 hours of release time to attend a half-day conference hosted at UIC, and an additional 8 hours to attend a UIC Human Resources workshop selected by the employee.
Example:
16 hours of release time to participate in a career mentorship program.
• Up
to $200 per year and 8 hours of release time to participate in activities
or workshops at UIC or other organizations.
Examples:
$200 reimbursement for fees and materials to enroll in
a class at a local community college but no release time.
Release time and payment of costs to attend two half-day
H.R. workshops, costing approximately $200 that is selected
by employee, such as "Time Management Workshop" and "Communications
Skills Workshop."
$175 for costs to participate in various events with
a maximum release time of 8 hours, such as: $75 to attend a
networking luncheon and $100 to pay for career assessment testing
and Myers Briggs.
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