Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook
Chapter 4 -- Faculty and Staff: Benefits, Responsibilities, and Specific Requirements
Academic Records Policy for Unclassified Personnel
See Personnel Files
Animals in Research and Education, Care and Use of
Chronic Low Performance Policy
Commencement
All faculty members are expected to march in the formal academic procession at the spring and fall commencement ceremonies. Faculty on leave (sabbatical, leave without pay, and disability) will also be included in the line of march. If a faculty member does not own academic regalia, FHSU masters' hoods and gowns are available for purchase from Victor E. Apparel and Gift Co. in the Memorial Union. Faculty wishing to rent doctoral gowns can do so by contacting Victor E. Apparel and Gift Co.
Community Activities
The University encourages faculty members to take an active part in community affairs. It is desirable that faculty members participate in activities which promote the civic betterment of Hays and western Kansas and make their particular expertise available to the community.
Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Time Reporting Procedures
See University Policies, Commitment of Time, Conflict of Interest
See Handbook, Chapter 4, Commitment of Time, Conflict of Interest, Consulting and Other Employment Policies of the Board of Regents, which includes Conflict of Interest Committee information.
Consensual Romantic Relationships Involving Students
Drug and Alcohol Policy (formerly Drug-Free Workplace)
Export Control, Restricted Party Screening, and Visitor Access to Restricted Material
Extramural Funding (replaced Policy on Research Incentives)
Faculty Office Space, Provision and Use of
FHSU Faculty Seeking Terminal Degrees, University Support of
General Faculty Meetings
The first meeting of the faculty in the academic year is held on the day preceding fall registration. Faculty meetings are not scheduled on a regular basis but are called by the president when matters of importance are to be brought before the faculty. It is expected that each faculty member will be present at all faculty meetings.
Gifts and Hospitality for Unclassified State Employees
Identification Cards - see Tiger Card Policy
Individual Financial Conflict of Interest
Legal Defense of State Employees
Oath of Office (K.S.A. 75-4308)
Payroll Checks
Payroll checks are distributed every two weeks via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). EFT forms are processed through the Human Resource Office. Funds can be transferred to any financial institution affiliated with the Federal Reserve System.
Payroll deduction is available to faculty and staff for donations made to the FHSU Foundation. Contact the FHSU Foundation for procedure.
Personnel File Copies
Faculty may request copies of anything contained in their personnel file. There is no charge for the first five (5) copies; thereafter, the charge will be 25 cents per page.
Political Activity by State Employees
Proposal Preparation and Submission Guidelines for Sponsored Projects
Research Incentives (see Extramural Funding)
The information in this document is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to create additional contractual obligations or benefits.
NOTE: The provisions published in this Faculty and Staff Handbook are for general information only. Members of the collective bargaining unit represented by the Fort Hays State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors should consult the current Memorandum of Agreement for current terms and conditions applicable to bargaining unit members.