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Separation & Clearance Process

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As faculty and staff end their university employment‚ department managers/supervisors are required to notify certain campus departments of the employee’s departure. Additionally‚ to ensure that SDSU is in compliance with the California State Administrative Manual and CSU Directive HR-2001-31‚ it is important that the separation and clearance process be completed for the following employees:

The Process

The clearance process ensures that all employees leaving the university, either through resignation or retirement, return university property, keys, and building access control cards, before their last day of employment.

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