Breadcrumb Home Administrative and Staff Handbook 2026-2027 Administrative and Staff Handbook 2026-2027 Download as PDF Welcome to Converse University Welcome to Converse Purpose of Handbook The Purpose of this Handbook About Converse University About Converse University I. Hiring Practices Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Selection Procedures Employment Standard II. Benefits Categories of Employment Flexible Work Arrangements Medical Insurance and Health/Wellness Programs Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Medical Insurance Surcharge for the use of Tobacco Products Policy Retiree Insurance Retirement Fund Re-Employment- Effect on Benefits Tuition Exchange Program (TEP) Tuition Remission Program III. Leave Guidelines Birthday Leave Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Holidays and Holiday Pay Inclement Weather Leave Guidelines Jury Duty or Court Appearance Leave Military Duty Leave Other Leave - Leave of Absence (Leave without Pay) Personal Leave Short-Term Disability (STD) Policy Vacation Leave Voluntary Personal Leave Donation Program Parental Leave Policy IV. Performance Guidelines Absence Reporting and Call-In Requirements Conflicts of Interest Consensual Relationships Performance Management Process Discipline and Discharge Complaint Log Converse University Sex & Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Title IX) Sexual and Non - Sexual Harassment Policy (Title VII) Converse University Research Misconduct Policy (March 2019) Converse Service Expectations Policy for Internet and Social Media Use V. General Guidelines Americans with Disabilities Act (and Related State and Local Laws) Background Investigations Business and Travel Policy Campus Signage Converse University Key Control System Credit Card Policy Document Retention Drug-Free Workplace Electronic Time Cards and Pay Employment of Minors Employment of Relatives Nepotism Expenditure Policy Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Flexible Work Arrangement Policy Work Schedule Grievance Procedure, Grievance Committee Guidelines Introductory Period Key Control Policy Non-Profit Organizations’ Events at Converse University Policy Outside (Secondary) Employment Overtime Parking and Transportation Personal Property Prohibition Against Improper Deductions Religious Accommodation Relocation Policy Reporting Changes in Personal Information Reporting Improper Conduct Resignation or Retirement Notice Smoking/Tobacco Solicitation Policy: Sponsorships, Promotional Items, Door Prizes, and Auction Items Solicitation and Distribution Staff Council Time and Effort Reporting Worker's Compensation Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence, Firearms, other Weapons, and Fireworks VI. Campus Technology Accidental Damage and Theft or Loss of Company-owned Devices Computer Systems Security Electronic Communications Electronic Mail Guidelines Password Policy Use of Software and Voicemail User Account and Eligibility Previous Versions 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023
