Southeastern Louisiana University -- Graduate Assistant Handbook

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    Part I: Organizational Structure of Southeastern Louisiana University
    Part II: General University Employment
    Part III: Policies Governing Employment of Graduate Assistants
    Part IV: Responsibilities and Duties of Graduate Assistants
    Part V: Rights and Privileges Pertaining to Graduate Assistants
    Part VI: Other Policies and Procedures
    Part VII: Community-University Relations
    Part VIII: University Procedures in Emergency Situations

PART I:
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

A.	GOVERNING BOARDS - updated Spring 2011
	-Board of Regents -University of Louisiana System
B.	INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE STATEMENT -updated Summer 2013
C.	UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN - updated Spring 2011
	-Strategic Mission -Core Values -Strategic Priorities
D.	ORGANIZATIONAL CHART - updated Fall 2011

PART II:
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT

A.	EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
	-General Statement -Equal Opportunity in Employment
B.	NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST AND ACCOMMODATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
	-Procedure for Requesting an Accommodation -ADA Grievance Procedure
C.	EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
D.	AIDS POLICY - updated Spring 2011
E.1	HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION POLICY - updated Summer 2011
	-Sexual Harassment -Other Forms of Harassment
E.2	RETALIATION POLICY - new Summer 2011

F.	POLICY REGARDING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE - updated Spring 2011
G.	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY - updated Spring 2011
H.	STATE OF LOUISIANA EMPLOYEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
	-Purpose -Definitions -Policy -Assistance Program -Awareness Program -Applicability -Effective Date
I.	SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY'S DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
J.	DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY -updated Spring 2011
	-Prevention, Intervention, Education, Counseling and Rehabilitation Program -Local, State, Federal Statutes
K.	DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING *-updated Spring 2011*
L.	CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES *- updated Spring 2011*
M.	LOYALTY OATH
N.	USE OF UNIVERSITY MATERIALS, FACILITIES, AND LABOR
O.	EMPLOYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY - updated Spring 2011
P.	STATE OF LOUISIANA DUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW - updated Summer 2007
Q.	PERSONNEL FILE POLICY
R.	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS - updated Spring 2011
S.	MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
T.	FRAUD POLICY - updated Spring 2012
U.	OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY ON PUBLIC RECORDS INFORMATION REQUESTS - updated Spring 2008
V.	HIRING TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT, AND STUDENT EMPLOYEES POLICY - updated Spring 2008
W.	CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS - updated Spring 2008

PART III:
POLICIES GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT OF
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

A.	RESIDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
	-Resident Assistantships
B.	EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARDS - updated Spring 2011
C.	TERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION
	-Financial Exigency -Resident Assistants
D.	INVESTIGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
	-Authorization for Investigations -Procedure for Conduct of Investigations -Notification -Reporting of Findings -Confidentiality
E.	PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
F.	GRIEVANCE POLICY - updated Spring 2004
	-Grievance Policy for Unclassified Staff -Grievance Procedures -Unclassified Staff Grievance Form
G.	EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
H.	ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY updated Fall 2007

PART IV:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

A.	BASIC DUTIES OF RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
	-Absenteeism and Tardiness -Appropriate Conduct/Work Rules -Courtesy -Housekeeping -Personal Appearance and Demeanor
B.	WORK HOURS
	-Employee Work Schedules -Work Breaks -Timekeeping
C.	TELEPHONES AND FAX MACHINES - updated Spring 2006
	-Telephone Use -Telephone Protocol -Fax Machines
D.	BUILDING SECURITY AND BUILDING KEYS - updated Spring 2011
	-Building Security -Office Keys
E.	CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
F.	ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - updated Spring 2011
G.	EMPLOYEE EXIT CHECK OUT PROCEDURES - updated Summer 2007
H.	TUTORING FOR COMPENSATION
I.	ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES - updated Fall 2004

PART V:
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES PERTAINING TO
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

A.	SALARY SCHEDULE
	-Resident Assistants -Regular Pay Procedures
B.	HEALTH CENTER - updated Fall 2003
C.	WORKER'S COMPENSATION

PART VI:
OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A.	CASUAL VISITORS
B.	PETS ON CAMPUS - updated Spring 2011
C.	FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, AND THEFT INSURANCE
D.	WORKPLACE SEARCHES - updated Spring 2011
E.	SMOKING POLICY - updated Summer 2011
F.	COMPUTER POLICY - updated Spring 2011
G1.	WEB SITE POLICY *- updated Summer 2007*
G2.	SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY - approved Spring 2012
H.	E-MAIL POLICY *- updated Spring 2011*
I.	CAMPUS COPY CENTER
J.	COPYRIGHT POLICY - updated Spring 2011
K.	POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT - updated Spring 2011
L.	UNIVERSITY BULLETIN BOARDS - updated Spring 2011
M.	ACADEMIC CALENDAR - updated Summer 2007
N.	EMPLOYEE SAFETY MEETINGS
O.	CAMPUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - updated Summer 2007
P.	SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM - updated Spring 2011
Q.	TRAVEL POLICIES - updated Summer 2007
	-Claims for Reimbursement -Required Approval for International Travel -Use of University Vehicles
R.	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY - updated Fall 2012
S.	SCHEDULING EVENTS ON CAMPUS - updated Spring 2011
T.	SOUTHEASTERN BY-LION NEWSLETTER -updated Spring 2011

U.	FACILITIES RENTAL - updated Spring 2011

PART VII:
COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

A.	POLITICAL ACTIVITY: SEEKING AND HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE - - updated Spring 2011
B.	SELLING OR SOLICITING ON CAMPUS
C.	PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS - updated Spring 2011
	-News -Publications -Photography
D.	SOUTHEASTERN'S GRAPHIC STANDARDS AND USE OF UNIVERSITY NAME - updated Spring 2010
	-Graphic Standards -Use of University Name

PART VIII:
UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

A.	PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
	-Accidents and Injuries -Bomb Threat Procedure -Building and Ground Structural Distress -Emergency Phone Numbers -Fire and/or Explosions -Laboratory Emergencies -Medical Epidemics -Mental Health Crisis -Physical/Bodily Harm -Rape/Sexual Assault -Suspicious Packages or Envelopes -Weather-related Emergencies

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