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Human Resources Policies & Procedures Manual

  1. Introduction (PDF PDF)
    • Policies, violations, and the role of the Human Resources department
  1. Employment (PDF PDF)
    • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
    • Job posting, background investigations
    • Transfer, promotion, and temporary employment
    • Authority over relatives
    • Probation, termination, reinstatement, and rehire
  2. Training (PDF PDF)
    • Orientation, training, and recognition
  3. Work and Pay (PDF PDF)
    • Job classification and temporary responsibilities
    • Pay periods and hours, including overtime
    • Awards, prizes, and noncash compensation
  4. Absence from Work (PDF PDF)
    • Notice requirement
    • Vacation and holidays
    • Leave of absence
    • Elections, funeral, and jury duty
    • Tardiness
  1. Benefits (PDF PDF)
    • Eligibility, coverage dates, and premiums
    • Health and Dental
    • Retirement
    • Life, disability, and travel insurance
    • Tuition plans
    • Condolence check
  2. Payroll and Records (PDF PDF)
    • Identification cards
    • Direct deposit
    • Special checks
    • Mailing labels and directory
    • Confidentiality
    • Department reimbursement for sick leave
  3. Conduct (PDF PDF)
    • Evaluation and management of performance
    • Use of University resources and facilities
    • Solicitation
    • Security of confidential information
    • Visitors in the work place
    • Complaints and sexual harassment
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Appearance, hygiene, and smoking
    • Conflict of interest

Effort Reporting

Staff Conflict of Interest Policy

Guidance on Civility and Violence (PDF PDF)