Policies and Procedures

* NEW Policies

Policy/Procedure
Date Posted/Updated
9/28/2007
Access Privileges
Clearly defines the responsibility managers and other Clayton State University (CSU) officials have to authorize appropriate access privileges to employees, contractors, and others working under their direction or sponsorship and to modify or revoke those privileges when individuals transfer to another job within CSU or otherwise no longer need these privileges.
07/29/2002
Attendance and Punctuality Policy
Absenteeism and tardiness place a burden on other employees and on Clayton State University (CSU).  CSU expects that employees will maintain regular attendance sufficient to perform duties and responsibilities productively and efficiently, with minimum disruption to work schedules.
12/02/2005
Background Check Policy
This is done to ensure that individuals who join the CSU workforce are well qualified, have a strong potential to be productive and successful, comply with their positions of trust, and have honestly presented their background and qualifications as outlined in the application materials.
12/04/2002
*Clayton State Student and Staff Interactions Policy
The following guidelines were developed to provide guidance to staff that may interact on a rare occasion with a disruptive student in a non-classroom setting.
06/17/2008
*Disruptive Behavior and Workplace Violence Policy
It is the CSU's policy to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for its employees.  CSU is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from acts of violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation and other disruptive behavior. While this kind of conduct is rare in our community, no place is immune.  Disruptive behavior at one time or another may impact CSU.  Acts of violence, threats, harassment, intimidation and other disruptive behavior in our workplace will not be tolerated; that is; all reports of incidents will be taken seriously and will be dealt with appropriately.
06/17/2008
Drug Screening Policy
It is the intent and goal of this policy to provide a supportive process for intervention and rehabilitation while also protecting the working and learning environment. The following policy authorizes pre-placement drug screening of applicants selected to fill positions designated as safety-sensitive, and drug or alcohol testing of University personnel performing in such positions when there is reason to be concerned for drug or alcohol use
12/04/2002
EEO Policy Statement
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmation Action Policy
2/9/2009
Employee Code of Conduct
Provides a general overview for acceptable and unacceptable employee conduct in the workplace
08/29/2002
Family and Medical Leave Act
Family and Medical Leave Act Policy and Procedure
08/23/2004
Family and Medical Leave Handbook (PDF, 128K)
Family and Medical Leave Act Handbook
08/23/2004
Grievance Resolution Policy (Word document, 49K)
This policy and procedure will define and explain CSU's grievance policy
10/05/2004
Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF, 18K)
Public information describing CSU's handling of Personal Health Information, in accordance with HIPAA
04/14/2003
*Outside Employment Policy
Provides guidance to institutional employees that are employed by more than one employer.  Special rules apply to employees wishing to work at another USG institution.
06/17/2008
Probationary Period Policy
Establishes guidelines for employees to serve sixth (6) month probationary periods to achieve full classified status.
05/24/2005
Progressive Discipline
Describes the steps of progressive discipline for employees and managers
08/29/2003
Performance Evaluation Policy
Sets general guidelines for evaluating the performance of regular CSU professional, administrative, and staff employees
02/03/2006
Records Management (Word document, 108K)
Creation, handling, maintenance and contents of records managed by OHR&S
06/23/2003
Recruitment and Selection
This policy and procedure will clearly define the responsibility managers and other CSU officials have regarding hiring and terminating employees
UNDER REVIEW
Retirement Guide (PDF, 97K)
Intended for employees contemplating retirement. For specific questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources
10/09/2006
Salary Administration (PDF, 32K)
This policy and procedure will define and explain the CSU Compensation System as well as outline the procedures for reclassifying position
08/23/2004
Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures
Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures
05/24/2005
Sick Leave Pool Policy (PDF, 44K)
Sick Leave Donation/Withdrawal Pool Policy
08/18/2005
Staff Hiring Guide
Overview of the process of hiring new classified staff
 
Student Pay Policy (PDF, 1018K)
Federal minimum wage increase 7/11/2008
06/17/2008
Tax-Sheltered Annuities Policy
Defines CSU's policy regarding tax-sheltered annuities programs
09/13/2004
Work Schedules
General administrative office hours for Clayton State University (CSU) are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. A regular workday consists of 8 hours of work with an unpaid lunch break of at least 30 minutes. Normal hours of work may vary by departmental unit and type of appointment. The University provides flexible work arrangements, at the discretion of vice-presidents or their designees, to enable employees to serve customers, meet University needs and departmental goals, and balance personal and professional responsibilities. Permission to work a flexwork schedule or telework is a privilege and not a right. You may request a flexible work arrangement that differs from standard operating hours. Supervisors approve flexible hours and teleworking on a case-by-case basis.
1/05/2009

PLEASE NOTE

Policies in Final Draft are policies that are in effect and in the formalization process. Policies under revision are being reengineered or redesigned to fit current CSU requirements.

If you have questions regarding interpretation of policies, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230.