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
	-Board of Regents -University of Louisiana System
B.	INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
C.	UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN - updated Summer 2007
	-Strategic Mission -Core Values -Strategic Priorities
D.	ORGANIZATIONAL CHART - updated Summer 2007

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
E.	HARASSMENT POLICY - updated Fall 2003
	-Sexual Harassment -Other Forms of Harassment
F.	POLICY REGARDING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
G.	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY
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
	-Prevention, Intervention, Education, Counseling and Rehabilitation Program -Local, State, Federal Statutes
K.	DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
L.	CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
M.	LOYALTY OATH
N.	USE OF UNIVERSITY MATERIALS, FACILITIES, AND LABOR
O.	EMPLOYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY - updated Summer 2007
P.	STATE OF LOUISIANA DUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW - updated Summer 2007
Q.	PERSONNEL FILE POLICY
R.	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS - updated Summer 2007
S.	MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
T.	FRAUD POLICY
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
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

A.	GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS - updated Fall 2008
	-Graduate Assistantships
B.	EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARDS
C.	TERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION
	-Financial Exigency -Graduate 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
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

A.	BASIC DUTIES OF GRADUATE 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
	-Building Security -Office Keys
E.	CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
F.	ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - updated Summer 2007
G.	EMPLOYEE EXIT CHECK OUT PROCEDURES - updated Summer 2007
H.	TUTORING FOR COMPENSATION
I.	ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES - updated Fall 2004
J.	FIELD TRIPS - updated Summer 2007
K.	TEACHING LOADS
	-Graduate Teaching Fellows
L.	INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES *- updated Spring 2003*
	-Grading System -Class Attendance -Course Information Sheets -Class Meetings -Grade and Attendance Report Policies -Reporting Grades -Class Rosters -Examinations
M.	STANDARDS FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
N.	SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS
	-Rental Textbook Adoption Guidelines -Retail Bookstore Text Adoption Guidelines
O.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY - updated Spring 2004
P.	STUDENT OPINION OF TEACHING
Q.	MISCONDUCT OF RESEARCH

PART V:
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES PERTAINING TO
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

A.	SALARY SCHEDULE - updated Fall 2007
	-Administrative Assistants, Research Assistants, Teaching Fellows, Teaching Assistants -Regular Pay Procedures
B.	HEALTH CENTER - updated Fall 2003
C.	WORKER'S COMPENSATION
D.	ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

PART VI:
OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A.	CASUAL VISITORS
B.	PETS ON CAMPUS
C.	FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, AND THEFT INSURANCE
D.	WORKPLACE SEARCHES
E.	SMOKING POLICY
F.	COMPUTER POLICY
G.	WEB SITE POLICY *- updated Summer 2007*
H.	E-MAIL POLICY *- updated Fall 2002*
I.	CAMPUS COPY CENTER
J.	COPYRIGHT POLICY
K.	POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
L.	UNIVERSITY BULLETIN BOARDS - updated Summer 2007
M.	ACADEMIC CALENDAR - updated Summer 2007
N.	EMPLOYEE SAFETY MEETINGS
O.	CAMPUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - updated Summer 2007
P.	SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM
Q.	TRAVEL POLICIES - updated Summer 2007
	-Claims for Reimbursement -Required Approval for International Travel -Use of University Vehicles
R.	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY
S.	SCHEDULING EVENTS ON CAMPUS - updated Summer 2007
T.	SOUTHEASTERN BY-LION NEWSLETTER

PART VII:
COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

A.	POLITICAL ACTIVITY: SEEKING AND HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE
B.	SELLING OR SOLICITING ON CAMPUS
C.	PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS
	-News -Publications -Photography
D.	SOUTHEASTERN'S GRAPHIC STANDARDS AND USE OF UNIVERSITY NAME - updated Fall 2001
	-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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