This policy provides standards for dress that enable AUA to present a professional image and work environment. It also provides employees with flexibility in their appearance by allowing for “professional dress” on Monday through Thursday and “business casual dress” on Fridays.
It is the policy of AUA to project a business-like image to clients, students, visitors and coworkers. In line with this, AUA requires that employees dress in clean, modest and appropriate clothing which is suitable to their job responsibilities and complies with University dress code requirements. AUA may issue t-Shirts / Polo shirts to be worn on “business casual” Fridays. Employees are required to dress in a neat and professional manner with good grooming habits at all times. On occasions “business casual” Fridays may be suspended and professional dress will be required. A specific dress code for public appearances and events would be communicated as deemed necessary.
Employees who have been issued with uniforms or any other apparel items as safety equipment or personal protection to form part of the uniform are required to wear these items at all times while working.
Business casual dress offers an alternative to the formal business attire of dresses, suits, ties, and dress shoes. Listed below is a general overview of acceptable business casual wear, as well as, a listing of some of the more common items that are not appropriate for the work place. Neither group is intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, these items should help set the general parameters for proper business casual wear and allow you to make intelligent judgments about items that are not specifically addressed. A good rule of thumb is that if you are not sure if something is acceptable, choose something else or inquire first.
Employees are required to wear neat and clean trousers, slacks, dresses, skirts, blouses, collared shirts, sweaters and shoes. (Sneakers, tennis shoes and flip-flops are inappropriate).
If questionable attire is worn in the office, the respective supervisor/manager will hold a personal, private discussion with the employee to advise and counsel the employee regarding the inappropriateness of the attire. If an obvious policy violation occurs, the supervisor/manager will hold a confidential discussion with the employee and ask the employee to change his/her attire immediately. Repeated policy violations will result in disciplinary action.