Staff Handbook

NOTE: Contact Human Resources for a complete printed version of the Staff Handbook.
Excluding directors and senior administrators, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is an "at-will" employer.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Welcome from the President Mission Statement Organizational Chart

Employment Statement of Nondiscrimination Conditions of Employment Fair Labor Standards Act Outside Employment Conflict of Interest Nepotism Political Activities Open Records Act Position Announcements Student Employment Procedures

Employment Status And Records Employment Applications Performance Evaluations Personnel Data Changes Access to Personnel Files Exit Interview

Benefit Programs Annual Leave Sick Leave Holidays Military Leave Special Leave Educational Assistance Workers' Compensation Insurance Support Personnel Council Employee Assistance Program Risk Management Wellness Center Policy

Timekeeping And Payroll Timekeeping Paydays Wage and Salary Administration Business Expenses Administrative Pay Corrections Pay Deductions and Setoffs

Work Conditions And Hours Safety Work Schedule Inclement Weather/Closing of Campus Maintenance Emergency Overtime Compensatory Time Attendance and Punctuality Rest and Meal Periods Use of Tobacco Communicable Diseases Campus Parking Employee ID Cards Dress Code University Keys Use of Phone/Mail Systems and Visitations Use of Equipment and Vehicles Sales Solicitations Open Door Policy

Conduct And Disciplinary Action Standards of Performance and Conduct Grievance Procedure Harassment Return of Property Drug Free School/Workplace Violence in the Workplace Security Inspections