Separating from the University
While we hate to lose good people, we understand that sometimes people need to pursue other opportunities, new career paths, new locations, etc. There are a few things you should know about the steps to take when you decide to leave Bucknell. The information in this section varies, depending on your role.
Faculty
The University considers May 31 the end of the academic year (December 31 for those resigning at the end of the fall semester). Faculty should submit resignation letters to their Dean's Office, and upload a copy when submitting the resignation in Workday (see this Job Aid for instructions).
- Benefits - Faculty separating at the end of spring semester will have benefits through May 31st and faculty separating at the end of the fall semester will have benefits through December 31st. COBRA continuation coverage will be offered for your current health, dental, and vision plans. The Marketplace may also be a cost-effective alternative to COBRA (Marketplace flyer). You will also be offered conversion on any life insurance policies.
- Final Pay - Any remaining deferred academic salary due will be paid out on the May 15 or December 15 pay cycle. This lump sum payment may cause an increase in the tax rate for this pay cycle. Faculty are able to adjust their W4 withholdings accordingly, via the Pay worklet in Workday.
- ID Card - is deactivated at separation, and should be returned to Card Services, along with any dependent ID cards (if applicable).
- Keys and University Property - should be turned in to your department prior to your last day on campus.
- Offices across campus will reach out to you regarding any outstanding items/issues (ie. Library materials, University credit cards, loan balances, etc.)
Staff
The process is initiated when you resign in Workday (see this Job Aid for instructions). This process should be initiated at least two weeks prior to your separation date and should include what your final day of work will be. Resignation dates are the actual last day of work, and cannot be extended using any other accrued time. You will receive an exit survey via your Workday inbox (to assist us with improving our services to staff), along with information on setting up an exit meeting. At this meeting you will meet with a member of the Employment Services team, to further discuss any experiences at Bucknell not completely addressed in your survey response.
- Benefits - medical benefits end the last day of the month in which you resign. Life and LTD benefits end on your separation date. COBRA continuation coverage will be offered for your current health, dental, and vision plans. The Marketplace may also be a cost-effective alternative to COBRA (Marketplace flyer). You will also be offered conversion on any life insurance policies.
- Vacation - any unused vacation, up to a maximum of 33 days, is paid out at separation.
- Floating Holiday - any unused floating holiday time will be paid out at separation.
- Sick time - sick time is not paid out to employees resigning from the University.
- ID Card - is deactivated at termination, and should be returned to Card Services, along with any dependent ID cards (if applicable).
- Keys and University Property - should be turned in to your supervisor prior to your last day on campus.
- Offices across campus will reach out to you regarding any outstanding items/issues (ie. Library materials, University credit card, loan balances, etc.)
Moving
It is very important that you keep your moving address up to date with the University, as this is where your W2 will be mailed in January. You can update your address in Workday, via the Personal Information worklet, or by contacting HR@bucknell.edu.