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Welcome to the Appalachian State University Online Resource Manual. These policies and procedures are periodically updated or revised. Efforts are made to keep this online version current. If any questions arise about the authenticity of the online version, please contact the Office of General Counsel (828-262-2751). In the event of any discrepancy between the online version and printed documents approved by the Chancellor, the printed documents shall govern. Departments have forms on their web pages and at the [https://www.webapp.appstate.edu/electronicforms/newdefault.asp ASU Electronic Forms page]. Many departments have provided the forms related to the associated policies and procedures in Portable Document Format (.pdf). To view PDF documents, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. [http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Acrobat Reader] is available from Appalachian State University's application explorer icon on university-owned computers.
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Welcome to the Appalachian State University Online Policy Manual. These policies and procedures are periodically updated or revised. Efforts are made to keep this online version current. If any questions arise about the authenticity of the online version, please contact the Office of General Counsel (828-262-2751). In the event of any discrepancy between the online version and printed documents approved by the Chancellor, the printed documents shall govern.
  
Comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Resource Manual should be directed to Kathy Deas at [mailto:deaskc@appstate.edu deaskc@appstate.edu] or to the department with primary responsibility for implementation.
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Comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Policy Manual should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at ogc@appstate.edu or to the department with primary responsibility for implementation.
  
== Table of Contents ==
 
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''':NOTE:  For purposes of all Appalachian State University policies, references to SPA (subject to the State Personnel Act [former terminology]) shall be interchangeable with SHRA (subject to the State Human Resources Act [current terminology]); and references to EPA (exempt from the State Personnel Act [former terminology]) shall be interchangeable with EHRA (exempt from the State Human Resources Act [current terminology]).'''
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: 100 [[Introduction to Manual]]
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: 200 Governance and Administration (formerly Administrative)
 
:: 201 [[Policy on Policies]]
 
:: 202 University Organization and Administration
 
:: 203 Board of Trustees
 
::: 203.1 Bylaws
 
::: 203.2 Audit Committee Charter
 
::: 203.3 Naming of Facilities and Programs
 
::: 203.4 Honors and Awards
 
:: 204 Facility Use, Solicitation, Distribution of Printed Materials, Unscheduled Public Speaking Areas, and Peaceful Assembly
 
:: 205 Records
 
::: 204.1 Records Retention Schedule
 
::: 204.2 University Archives
 
::: 204.3 Policy Statement on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
 
::: 204.4 Use of Social Security Numbers
 
::: 204.5 Identity Theft Prevention Plan
 
:: 206 Alcoholic Beverages
 
::: 206.1 Possession and Use of Alcoholic Beverages
 
::: 206.2 Events Involving Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Procedural Checklist
 
::: 206.3 Tailgating
 
:: 207 Parking and Traffic  
 
::: 207.1 Rules & Regulations
 
  
: 200 Academic Affairs
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== Table of Contents ==
:: 201 Faculty Handbook
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:: 202 Undergraduate Bulletin
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* [[:Category:Governance and Administration|100 Governance and Administration]]
:: 203 Graduate Bulletin
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** [[Policy on Policies|101 Policy on Policies]]
:: 204 Academic Governance Handbook
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** [[University Contracts and Delegation of Signature Authority|102 University Contracts and Delegation of Signature Authority]]
:: 205 Academic Integrity Code
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*** [[Legal Services Policy|102.1 Legal Services Policy]]
:: 206 Final Grade Appeal Procedure
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** [[Board of Trustees|103 Board of Trustees]]
:: 207 Intellectual Property Transfer
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*** [[Bylaws|103.1 Bylaws]]
::: 207.1 Invention Disclosure Form
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*** [[Naming of Facilities and Programs|103.3 Naming of Facilities and Programs]]
:: 208 Textbook Rental Policy
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*** [[Honorary Degrees|103.4 Honorary Degrees]]
:: 209 Export Control Management Plan
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** [[Facility Use|104 Facility Use]]
:: 210 Guidelines for the Review of Research Involving Human Subjects
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** [[:Category:Records|105 Records]]
:: 211 Payments to Human Subjects
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*** [[Record Retention Policy|105.1 Record Retention Policy]]
:: 212 Radiation Safety Manual
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*** [[Policy Statement on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended|105.3 Policy Statement on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended]]
::: 212.1 Radiation Safety Forms
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*** [[Identity Theft Prevention Plan|105.5 Identity Theft Prevention Plan]]
:: 213 Radiation Safety Laboratory Rules
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*** [[Public Records Requests|105.6 Public Records Requests]]
:: 214 Integrity in Scholarship and Scientific Research
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** [[Drugs and Alcohol|106 Drugs and Alcohol]]
: 300 Public Safety
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*** [[Alcohol at University Events|106.1 Alcohol at University Events]]
:: 301 Police  
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*** [[Tailgating|106.2 Tailgating]]
::: 301.1 Office of Public Safety/University Police  
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**[[Substantive Change for Accreditation Purposes|107 Substantive Change for Accreditation Purposes]]
::: 301.2 Special Services
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**[[Equal Opportunity|108 Equal Opportunity]]
::: 301.3 University Police Services
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**[[Debt Management|109 Debt Management]]
::: 301.4 Vehicle Registration and Parking
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**[[Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sex-Based Misconduct|110 Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and Sex-Based Misconduct]]
::: 301.5 Criminal Trespass Warning
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**[[:Category:Protection of Minors|111 Protection of Minors]]
::: 301.6 Campus Security and Fire Safety Annual Report
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***[[Protection of Minors|111.1 Protection of Minors]]
:: 302 Emergency Management
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***[[Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect|111.2 Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect]]
::: 302.1 Emergency Response Plan
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**[[Chalking|113 Chalking]]
::: 302.2 Communication Guidelines for Emergencies and Campus Issues
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* [[:Category:Academic Affairs|200 Academic Affairs]]
::: 302.3 Emergency Operations Plan - Basic Plan
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** [[Faculty Handbook|201 Faculty Handbook]]
::: 302.4 Building Emergency Response Plan Template
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** [[Buyout Policy for Externally Sponsored Projects|204 Buyout Policy for Externally Sponsored Projects]]
::: 302.5 Pandemic Infectious Disease Plan
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** [[Academic Integrity Code|205 Academic Integrity Code]]
::: 302.6 International Crisis Management
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** [[Intellectual Property Transfer|207 Intellectual Property Transfer]]
:: 303 Occupational Safety and Health
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** [[Research Involving Human Subjects|209 Research Involving Human Subjects]]
::: 303.1 Office of Occupational Safety and Health Introduction
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** [[Research Misconduct|211 Research Misconduct]]
::: 303.2 OSHA Regulations
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** [[Use of Recombinant DNA in Research and Teaching Laboratories|212 Use of Recombinant DNA in Research and Teaching Laboratories]]
::: 303.3 Safety Committees  
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** [[Care and Use of Animals for Research Teaching or Demonstration|213 Care and Use of Animals for Research Teaching or Demonstration]]
::: 303.4 Personal Protective Equipment  
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** [[Credit Hours|214 Credit Hours]]
::: 303.5 Accident Reports  
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** [[Internet/Web-Based Courses|215 Internet/Web-Based Courses]]
::: 303.6 Safety Hazards  
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** [[Human Subject Research Recruitment|216 Human Subject Research Recruitment]]
::: 303.7 Hazardous Communication Program  
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** [[Export Controls Compliance|217 Export Controls Compliance]]
::: 303.8 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
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** [[Policy on Independent Studies|218 Policy on Independent Studies]]
::: 303.9 Chemical Hygiene Plan  
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** [[Policy on Faculty Workload|219 Policy on Faculty Workload]]
::: 303.10 Open Flame Policy  
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** [[Facilities and Administrative Cost Policy|220 Facilities and Administrative Cost Policy]]
::: 303.11 Fall Protection Plan  
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** [[Global Learning Management System Policy|222 Global Learning Management System Policy]]
::: 303.12 Respiratory Protection Program  
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** [[Campus Survey Policy|223 Campus Survey Policy]]
::: 303.13 15-Seat Vans
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* [[:Category:Public Safety| 300 Public Safety]]
::: 303.14 Lockout/Tagout Procedures  
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** [[:Category:Police|301 Police]]
::: 303.15 Pre-Purchase Review of Products  
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*** [[Criminal Trespass|301.3 Criminal Trespass Warning]]
::: 303.16 Hazardous Chemical Spill Response  
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*** [[Clery_Act_Compliance_Policy|301.4 Clery Act Compliance Policy]]
::: 303.17 Automated External Defibrillator Protocol  
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*** [[Bicycle Helmets|301.5 Bicycle Helmets]]
::: 303.18 Safety Inspections
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*** [[University Security Camera Policy|301.6 University Security Camera Policy]]
::: 303.19 Fire Prevention & Emergency Action
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** [[:Category:Emergency Management|302 Emergency Management]]
::: 303.20 Fire and Safety Exit Drill Report
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*** [[Emergency Management Program|302.1 Emergency Management Program]]
::: 303.21 Industrial Hygiene Assistance Request Form
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*** [[Building Emergency Plans|302.4 Building Emergency Plans]]
::: 303.22 Emergency Telephone Numbers
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*** [[Emergency Notification System|302.7 Emergency Notification System]]
::: 303.23 Radiation Safety Manual
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** [[:Category:Environmental Health and Safety|303 Environmental Health and Safety]]
: 400 Students
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*** [[Office of Occupational Safety and Health Introduction|303.1 Office of Occupational Safety and Health Introduction]]
:: 401 Administrative Health Officer  
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*** [[Safety Committees|303.3 Safety Committees]]
:: 402 Rendering Assistance to Students Who Have Attempted Suicide or Who Exhibit Other Life-Threatening Behaviors  
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*** [[Personal Protective Equipment|303.4 Personal Protective Equipment]]
:: 403 Medical Withdrawals
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*** [[Accident Reports|303.5 Accident Reports]]
:: 404 Right of Entry/Search and Seizure Policy for University Housing Rental Property
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*** [[Safety Hazards|303.6 Safety Hazards]]
:: 405 Code of Student Conduct
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*** [[Hazardous Communication Program|303.7 Hazardous Communication Program]]
:: 406 Student Organization Judicial Review/Discipline Process
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*** [[Exposure Control Plan For Bloodborne Pathogens|303.8 Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens]]
:: 407 Developing and Posting World Wide Web Sites for Recognized Student Organizations
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*** [[Chemical Hygiene Plan|303.9 Chemical Hygiene Plan]]
:: 408 Tunnel Painting
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*** [[Open Flame Policy|303.10 Open Flame Policy]]
:: 409 Illegal or Abusive Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
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*** [[Fall Protection Plan|303.11 Fall Protection Plan]]
:: 410 Student Housing Policies
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*** [[Respiratory Protection Program|303.12 Respiratory Protection Program]]
: 500 Business Operations
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*** [[Multi-Passenger Vehicles|303.13 Multi-Passenger Vehicles]]
:: 501 Accounting
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*** [[Lockout/Tagout Procedures|303.14 Lockout/Tagout Procedures]]
::: 501.1 Introduction
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*** [[Pre-Purchase Review of Products|303.15 Pre-Purchase Review of Products]]
::: 501.2 Budget Administration
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*** [[Hazardous Chemical Spill Response|303.16 Hazardous Chemical Spill Response]]
::: 501.3 Non-Appropriated Budgets
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*** [[Automated External Defibrillator Protocol|303.17 Automated External Defibrillator Protocol]]
::: 501.4 Account Numbers
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*** [[Safety Inspections|303.18 Safety Inspections]]
::: 501.5 Accounting Terminology
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*** [[Fire Prevention and Emergency Action|303.19 Fire Prevention and Emergency Action]]
::: 501.6 Funds Verification and Encumbrance Control
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*** [[Industrial Hygiene Assistance Request Form|303.20 Industrial Hygiene Assistance Request Form]]
::: 501.7 Budget and Expenditure Reports
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*** [[Radiation Safety Manual|303.22 Radiation Safety Manual]]
::: 501.8 Intracampus Billing
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*** [[Confined Space Program|303.23 Confined Space Program]]
::: 501.9 Departmental Bookkeeping
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*** [[Animals on Campus|303.24 Animals On Campus]]
::: 501.10 Contractual Obligations of University Services
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*** [[Tobacco_and_Related_Product_Restrictions_on_University_Property|303.25 Tobacco and Related Product Restrictions on University Property]]
::: 501.11 Collection and Write-Off of University Accounts Receivable
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*** [[Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy|303.26 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy]]
::: 501.12 Disbursements
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*** [[Theatrical Simulated Firearms Policy|303.27 Theatrical Simulated Firearms Policy]]
::: 501.13 Requesting Payments through a University Procurement Request
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*** [[Controlled Substance Research Policy|303.28 Controlled Substance Research Policy]]
::: 501.14 Purchasing Through the University Procurement Request
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*** [[Laboratory Safety Policy|303.29 Laboratory Safety Policy]]
::: 501.15 University Procurement Request
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** [[:Category:Parking and Traffic|304 Parking and Traffic]]
::: 501.16 Check Request Procedure Policy
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*** [[Rules and Regulations|304.1 Rules and Regulations]]
::: 501.17 Purchases Through Petty Disbursing Funds
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*** [[Use of Skateboards and Similar Devices|304.2 Use of Skateboards and Similar Devices]]
::: 501.18 Backup Withholding Requirements Policy
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* [[:Category:Students|400 Students]]
::: 501.19 Fund/Organization (ORG) Administration
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** [[Code of Student Conduct|401 Code of Student Conduct]]
::: 501.20 New Vendor Set Up for Banner Finance
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** [[:Category:Student Organizations|402 Student Organizations]]
::: 501.21 Journal Entry Guidelines
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*** [[Organizational Student Conduct Policy|402.1 Organizational Student Conduct Policy]]
::: 501.22 Basic Spending Guidelines by Fund Source
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*** [[Student Organization Web Sites|402.2 Student Organization Web Sites]]
::: 501.23 Fixed Asset System  
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*** [[Recognized Student Organization Food Sales|402.3 Recognized Student Organization Food Sales]]
:: 502 Bookstore
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** [[:Category:Student Health|403 Student Health]]
::: 502.1 University Bookstore Introduction
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*** [[Administrative Health Officer|403.1 Administrative Health Officer]]
::: 502.2 Textbook Department
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*** [[Rendering Assistance to Students Who Have Attempted Suicide or Who Exhibit Other Life-Threatening Behaviors|403.2 Rendering Assistance to Students Who Have Attempted Suicide or Who Exhibit Other Life-Threatening Behaviors]]
::: 502.3 Merchandise Department
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*** [[Student Death Policy|403.4 Student Death Policy]]
::: 502.4 Paperback Department
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*** [[Awarding Degrees Posthumously|403.5 Awarding Degrees Posthumously]]
::: 502.5 Sporting Goods Department
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** [[:Category:Housing|404 Housing]]
::: 502.6 Returned Checks
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*** [[Right of Entry/Search and Seizure|404.1 Right of Entry/Search and Seizure]]
::: 502.7 Desk Copies
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** [[:Category:Miscellaneous Student Policies|405 Miscellaneous Student Policies]]
::: 502.8 Textbook Rental Policy
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*** [[Tunnel Painting|405.1 Tunnel Painting]]
::: 502.9 Departmental Charges
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** [[:Category:Student Withdrawal|406 Student Withdrawal]]
:: 503 Cashier
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*** [[Withdrawal Policy|406.1 Withdrawal Policy]]
::: 503.1 Cashier's Office Introduction
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** [[Military Call to Service|407 Military Call to Service]]
::: 503.2 State Policies Regarding the Receipt of Funds  
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* [[Business Operations|500 Business Operations]]
::: 503.3 Receipting and Depositing Funds
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** [[Management and Use of University Funds| 501 Management and Use of University Funds]]
::: 503.4 Collection of Cash Outside University Cashier's Office  
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*** [[Departmental Bookkeeping|501.7 Departmental Bookkeeping]]
::: 503.5 Storage and Safeguarding of Funds  
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*** [[Fixed Asset System|501.17 Fixed Asset System]]
::: 503.6 Imprest Change Funds  
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** [[Bookstore|502 Bookstore]]
::: 503.7 Collection of Accounts Receivable
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** [[University Treasurer|503 University Treasurer]]
::: 503.8 Collection of Checks Returned for Insufficient Funds  
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*** [[State Policies Regarding The Receipt of Funds|503.1 State Policies Regarding the Receipt of Funds]]
:: 504 Central Warehouse  
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*** [[Receipting and Depositing Funds|503.2 Accounts Receivable]]
::: 504.1 Central Warehouse Introduction
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*** [[Collection of Cash Outside University Cashier's Office|503.3 Collection of Cash Outside University Cashier's Office]]
::: 504.2 Warehouse Stock Items  
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*** [[Storage and Safeguarding of Funds|503.4 Storage and Safeguarding of Funds]]
::: 504.3 Central Receiving  
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*** [[Imprest Change Funds|503.5 Imprest Change Funds]]
::: 504.4 Central Shipping  
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*** [[Collection of Checks Returned for Insufficient Funds|503.7 Collection of Checks Returned for Insufficient Funds]]
::: 504.5 Purchasing Items from the Central Warehouse  
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*** [[Payment Card Services Policy|503.8 Payment Card Services Policy]]
:: 505 Food Services
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** [[Central Warehouse|504 Central Warehouse]]
::: 505.1 Introduction Statements
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*** [[Warehouse Stock Items|504.1 Warehouse Stock Items]]
::: 505.2 APPCARDS
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*** [[Central Receiving|504.2 Central Receiving]]
::: 505.3 Cafeteria
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*** [[Central Shipping|504.3 Central Shipping]]
::: 505.4 Catering Service and Special Events  
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*** [[Purchasing Items from the Central Warehouse|504.4 Purchasing Items from the Central Warehouse]]
::: 505.5 The Food Court
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** [[Campus Dining|505 Campus Dining]] 
::: 505.6 McAlister's Deli
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*** [[APPCARDS|505.1 APPCARDS]]
::: 505.7 Cascades Cafe
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*** [[Catering Service and Special Events|505.2 Catering Service and Special Events]]
::: 505.8 Park Place Cafe
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** [[Payroll|506 Payroll]]
::: 505.9 Pizzeria
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*** [[ASU Payroll Policies|506.1 ASU Payroll Policies]]
::: 505.10 The Market-Trivette Hall
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** [[Facilities and Property Management|507 Facilities and Property Management]] 
::: 505.11 Vending
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*** [[Funding and Types of Services|507.2 Funding and Types of Services]]
:: 506 Payroll  
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*** [[Services Provided by the Physical Plant|507.3 Services Provided by the Physical Plant]]
::: 506.1 Introduction – Payroll Function
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*** [[Requests for Physical Plant Services|507.4 Requests for Physical Plant Services]]
::: 506.2 ASU Payroll Policies  
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*** [[Emergency Maintenance and Repair Service|507.5 Emergency Maintenance and Repair Service]]
::: 506.3 Manual Check Policy
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*** [[Renovations and Alterations|507.6 Renovations and Alterations]]
::: 506.4 ME_MN Banner Time Sheet Instructions
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*** [[Key and Lock Security|507.7 Key and Lock Security]]
::: 506.5 ME MN Exempt Employee Time Sheet
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*** [[Heating and Cooling/Environmental Control|507.8 Heating and Cooling/Environmental Control]]
::: 506.6 MN Subject to Overtime Time Sheet
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*** [[Buildings and Grounds Regulations|507.9 Buildings and Grounds Regulations]]
::: 506.7 ME MN Payroll Department Totals
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*** [[Motor Vehicle Management|507.10 Motor Vehicle Management]]
::: 506.8 Semi Monthly Payroll Instructions
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*** [[Recycling Programs|507.11 Recycling Program]]
::: 506.9 SM Time Sheet
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*** [[Surplus Property|507.12 Surplus Property]]
::: 506.10 SM Department Total Sheet
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*** [[Borrowing Computer Equipment|507.13 Borrowing Computer Equipment]]
::: 506.11 Payroll Adjustment Form
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*** [[University Space Management|507.14 University Space Management]]
::: 506.12 Payroll Direct Deposit
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*** [[Campus Wayfinding and Signage|507.15 Campus Wayfinding and Signage]]
::: 506.13 Leave Payout Procedure
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** [[Post Office|508 Post Office]]
::: 506.14 Instructions for Payroll Time Entry Security Requests
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** [[Purchasing|509 Purchasing]]
:: 507 Facilities and Property Management  
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** [[:Category:Travel, Transportation, and Expense Reimbursements|510 Travel, Transportation, and Expense Reimbursements]]
::: 507.1 Introduction 1 - Physical Plant Department
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*** [[Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy|510.1 Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy]]
::: 507.2 Association with other University Departments
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*** [[Travel to Destinations of Elevated Risk|510.2 Travel to Destinations of Elevated Risk]]
::: 507.3 Funding and Types of Services  
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*** [[International Travel Insurance|510.3 International Travel Insurance]]
::: 507.4 Services Provided by the Physical Plant  
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** [[Budget Administration|512 Budget Administration]]
::: 507.5 Requests for Physical Plant Services  
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* [[Human Resources|600 Human Resources]]
::: 507.6 Emergency Maintenance and Repair Service  
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** 601 Hiring and Separation
::: 507.7 Renovations and Alterations  
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*** [[SHRA Employee Separation from Service|601.4 SHRA Employee Separation from Service]]
::: 507.8 Key and Lock Security  
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*** [[SHRA Employee Terminating Employment|601.5 SHRA Employee Terminating Employment]]
::: 507.9 Heating and Cooling/Environmental Control  
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*** [[SHRA Grievance and Appeal|601.6 SHRA Grievance and Appeal]]
::: 507.10 Buildings and Grounds Regulations  
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*** [[SHRA Employee Reduction-in-Force|601.7 SHRA Employee Reduction-in-Force]]
::: 507.11 University Motor Vehicles
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*** [[Administrative Separation/Retreat to Faculty Position|601.10 Administrative Separation/Retreat to Faculty Position]]
::: 507.12 Recycling Program
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** 602 Terms and Conditions of Employment
::: 507.13 Surplus Property
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*** [[Employee Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs|602.3 Employee Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs]]
::: 507.14 Borrowing Computer Equipment  
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*** [[Software Use on Non-State Computers|602.4 Use of Software on Non-State Owned Personal Computers]]
::: 507.15 Smoking on University Property
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*** [[Supplemental Pay|602.10 Supplemental Pay]]
:: 508 Post Office
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*** [[Disciplinary Action Suspension and Dismissal|602.16 Disciplinary Action, Suspension and Dismissal]]
::: 508.1 University Postal Service
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*** [[Improper Relationships between Students and Employees|602.21 Improper Relationships between Students and Employees]]
::: 508.2 Campus Mail Service
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*** [[EHRA Non-Faculty Grievances|602.23 EHRA Non-Faculty Grievances]]
::: 508.3 U. S. Federal Postal Contract Station
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*** [[Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing|602.26 Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing]]
::: 508.4 Addressing Outgoing Mail
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*** [[On-Call/Emergency Callback Pay|602.29 On-Call/Emergency Callback Pay]]
::: 508.5 United States Mail Rate Classifications
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*** [[Criminal Background Reports|602.30 Criminal Background Reports]]
::: 508.6 Quantity Mailing
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*** [[Workplace Violence|602.32 Workplace Violence]]
::: 508.7 Preparing Outgoing Mail
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*** [[Sponsorship of Employees For United States Permanent Residence|602.33 Sponsorship of Employees For United States Permanent Residence]]
::: 508.8 Processing Bulk Mail
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*** [[Non-Salary and Deferred Compensation|602.34 Non-Salary and Deferred Compensation]]
:: 509 Purchasing
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*** [[Employee Relocation Expenses|602.35 Employee Relocation Expenses]]
::: 509.1 Purchasing Office
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*** [[Flexible Work Arrangements|602.36 Flexible Work Arrangements]]
::: 509.2 Purchase Authorizations
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*** [[University Volunteers|602.37 University Volunteers]]
::: 509.3 Solicitation by Salesmen
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** 603 Benefits
::: 509.4 Product and Service Demonstrations by Vendors
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*** [[Tuition Waiver|603.4 Tuition Waiver]]
::: 509.5 State Purchase Contracts
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*** [[Tuition Reimbursement|603.5 Tuition Reimbursement]]
::: 509.6 Solicitation of Bids and Quotations
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*** [[Filing the Supervisor's Accident Report Form|603.6 Filing the Supervisor's Accident Report Form]]
::: 509.7 Single Source Purchases
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*** [[Vacation Leave|603.10 Vacation Leave]]
::: 509.8 Purchases from Commercial Vendors
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*** [[Sick Leave|603.11 Sick Leave]]
::: 509.9 Changes to Purchase Orders
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*** [[Leave without Pay Administration|603.12 Leave without Pay Administration]]
::: 509.10 Correspondence with Vendors
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*** [[Holiday Leave Administration|603.13 Holiday Leave Administration]]
::: 509.11 Return of Merchandise to Vendors
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*** [[FMLA Leave Administration|603.14 FMLA Leave Administration]]
::: 509.12 Purchases from University Facilities
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*** [[Family Illness Leave Administration|603.15 Family Illness Leave Administration]]
::: 509.13 Emergency Purchases
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*** [[Community Service Leave|603.16 Community Service Leave]]
::: 509.14 Blanket Purchase Orders
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*** [[Military Service Leave and Differential Pay Procedures|603.17 Military Service Leave and Differential Pay Procedures]]
::: 509.15 Rental and Lease of Equipment
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*** [[Emergency Loan Fund|603.18 Emergency Loan Fund]]
::: 509.16 Purchase and Rental of Office Machines
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** 604 Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
::: 509.17 Service Contracts/Maintenance Agreements
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*** [[Dual Employment|604.1 Dual Employment]]
::: 509.18 Purchase or Rental of EDP and Computer Related Equipment
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*** [[External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff|604.3 External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff]]
::: 509.19 Excise and Sales Tax
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*** [[Secondary Employment|604.4 Secondary Employment]]
::: 509.20 Personal Service Contracts
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*** [[Staff (SHRA) Employee Request for Approval to Engage in Outside Work|604.5 Staff (SHRA) Employee Request for Approval to Engage in Outside Work]]
::: 509.21 Indefinite Quantity Contracts
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*** [[Conflict of Interest and Commitment|604.6 Conflict of Interest and Commitment]]
::: 509.22 Small Purchase Policy
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*** [[Political Activities and Public Office Holding|604.7 Political Activities and Public Office Holding]]
::: 509.23 Procurement Card Program
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* [[:Category:Information Technology|900 Information Technology]]
:: 510 Travel and Transportation  
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** [[Information Technology Governance Policy|901 Information Technology Governance Policy]]
::: 510.1 Travel and Transportation Authorization
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** [[Data Governance|902 Data Governance]]
::: 510.2 Travel and Transportation Fiscal Accounting
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** [[Information Security Policy|903 Information Security Policy]]
::: 510.3 Definition of Terms
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** [[Infrastructure and Architecture Policy|904 Infrastructure and Architecture Policy]]
::: 510.4 State Policies Regarding Travel  
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** [[Identity and Access Management Policy|905 Identity and Access Management Policy]]
::: 510.5 Travel Allowances for State Officers and Employees
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** [[Acceptable Use of Computing and Electronic Resources Policy|906 Acceptable Use of Computing and Electronic Resources Policy]]
::: 510.6 Authorization Required for Travel  
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** [[E-Mail As Official Means of Communication|908 E-Mail As Official Means of Communication]]
::: 510.7 Non-State Employees
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** [[Digital Accessibility|909 Digital Accessibility]]
::: 510.8 University Travel Advances
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** [[Statement of Confidentiality|910 Statement of Confidentiality]]
::: 510.9 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
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** [[Privacy and Confidentiality of Individually Identifiable Health Care Information under HIPAA | 911 Privacy and Confidentiality of Individually Identifiable Health Care Information under HIPAA]]
::: 510.10 Registration Fees
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::: 510.11 Subsistence
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::: 510.12 Transportation
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::: 510.13 Assemblies Sponsored by State Agencies
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::: 510.14 Informal Meetings
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::: 510.15 Travel Accounting Compliance
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:: 511 Printing and Publications
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::: 511.1 Introduction
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::: 511.2 Printing Responsibilities
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::: 511.3 Printing Services and Charges
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::: 511.4 Graphic Identity Program
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: 600 Employment
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:: 601 Human Resource Services Introduction
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:: 602 Hiring and Separation
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::: 602.1 General
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::: 602.2 SPA Employees
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::: 602.3 EPA Employees
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::: 602.4 Students
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:: 603 Terms and Conditions of Employment
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::: 603.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
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::: 603.2 Equal Opportunity Policy
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::: 603.3 Prohibiting Harassment (03-17-:: 04)
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::: 603.4 Illegal or Abusive Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs  
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::: 603.5 Use of Software on Non-State Owned Personal Computers  
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::: 603.6 Age Limitation for Employment and Employee Retention
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::: 603.7 Position Management
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::: 603.8 Personnel Records and Disclosure of Information
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::: 603.9 Pay and Compensation
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::: 603.10 In-Range Adjustment Policy
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::: 603.11 Supplemental Pay Policy
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::: 603.12 Employee Responsibilities
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::: 603.13 Work Schedule
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::: 603.14 Changes Affecting Employment
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::: 603.15 Employee Relations
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::: 603.16 Employee Safety
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::: 603.17 Disciplinary Action, Suspension and Dismissal  
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::: 603.18 Disciplinary Suspension Without Pay
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::: 603.19 Demotion
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::: 603.20 Pre-Disciplinary Conference
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::: 603.21 Procedure for Appeal to the State Personnel Commission
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::: 603.22 Policy Concerning Improper Relationships between Students and Employees  
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::: 603.23 Policy Prohibiting Workplace Harassment
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::: 603.24 Mediation for Faculty and EPA Administrative Personnel
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::: 603.25 EPA Non-Faculty Grievances  
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::: 603.26 Evaluating Staff Employees
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::: 603.27 Daylight Savings Time Procedure
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::: 603.28 Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing
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::: 603.29 EPA Non-faculty Employment
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::: 603.30 Critical and Essential Staff
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:: 604 Benefits
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::: 604.1 Leave
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::: 604.2 Voluntary Shared Leave Program
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::: 604.3 Insurance and Retirement Benefits  
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::: 604.4 Educational Opportunities
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::: 604.5 Services to Employees
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::: 604.6 Filing the Supervisor's Accident Report Form
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::: 604.7 Filing Worker's Compensation Claims
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::: 604.8 EPA Benefits
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::: 604.9 SPA Benefits
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::: 604.10 Vacation Leave
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::: 604.11 Sick Leave
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::: 604.12 Leave without Pay Administration
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::: 604.13 Holiday Leave Administration
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::: 604.14 FMLA Leave Administration
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::: 604.15 Family Illness Leave Administration
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::: 604.16 Community Service Leave
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::: 604.17 Military Service Leave and Differential Pay Procedures
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:: 605 Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
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::: 605.1 Dual Employment  
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::: 605.2 Processing Dual Employment Assignments
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::: 605.3 External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff  
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::: 605.4 Secondary Employment  
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::: 605.5 Staff (SPA) Employee Request for Approval to Engage in Outside Work
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::: 605.6 Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policies and Guidelines for Faculty/EPA Administrative Personnel
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::: 605.6.1 DISCLOSURE FORM - Faculty/EPA Administrative Personnel Report of Non-University Activities
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: 700 Athletics
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:: 701 Department of Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual
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:: 702 Trademark/Service Mark Licensing
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: 800 University Communications
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:: 801 Institutional Identity and Graphic Design Program
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:: 802 Responses to Requests
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::: 802.1 Requests for Public Records
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::: 802.2 Media Inquiries
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::: 802.3 Subpoenas
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: 900 Information Technology
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:: 901 Use of Computers and Data Communications
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:: 902 Statement of Confidentiality
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:: 903 Guidelines for Setting and Protecting Your Password
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: 1000 Office of Internal Audits
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:: 1001 Financial and Operational Audits
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:: 1002 Information Systems Audits
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:: 1003 Bank Accounts, Cash Funds, and Investments
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:: 1004 Policies and Procedures
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:: 1005 Changes in Accounting Equipment and Procedures
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:: 1006 Audit Follow-Up Policy
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Latest revision as of 14:02, 11 April 2024

Welcome to the Appalachian State University Online Policy Manual. These policies and procedures are periodically updated or revised. Efforts are made to keep this online version current. If any questions arise about the authenticity of the online version, please contact the Office of General Counsel (828-262-2751). In the event of any discrepancy between the online version and printed documents approved by the Chancellor, the printed documents shall govern.

Comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Policy Manual should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at ogc@appstate.edu or to the department with primary responsibility for implementation.


:NOTE: For purposes of all Appalachian State University policies, references to SPA (subject to the State Personnel Act [former terminology]) shall be interchangeable with SHRA (subject to the State Human Resources Act [current terminology]); and references to EPA (exempt from the State Personnel Act [former terminology]) shall be interchangeable with EHRA (exempt from the State Human Resources Act [current terminology]).


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