Southern University System President Issues Statement on Wesley Bishop Leave Questions

Style Magazine Newswire | 11/27/2018, 2:34 p.m.
"The Southern University System office has worked diligently with the Southern University at New Orleans administration to address the use …
Dr. Ray L. Belton

Ray L. Belton, Southern University System president today issued the following:

"The Southern University System office has worked diligently with the Southern University at New Orleans administration to address the use of leave issues involving Wesley Bishop, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

"On Monday, Nov. 12, my office began conducting a review of his use of sick, annual, and leave without pay in an effort to swiftly and accurately resolve this misunderstanding. Further, following the review, the University will update our policies and procedures accordingly.

"We believe that the SUNO administration and Associate Vice Chancellor Bishop were acting in good faith and compliance with the stated university policy when he took sick leave in lieu of annual leave. We can also confirm Associate Vice Chancellor Bishop followed university policy when he submitted leave without pay. We are investigating why the payroll regarding leave without pay was not properly processed within the system. Associate Vice Chancellor Bishop has agreed to reimburse any funds that may be owed to the university.”

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