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    Oct 16, 2024  
2024-2025 Faculty-Staff Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Faculty-Staff Handbook

2024-2025 Faculty-Staff Handbook


2024-2025 Faculty-Staff Handbook Table of Contents

The Faculty-Staff Handbook was last revised in August 2024.

I. Binghamton University: General Information  

  • I.A. Board of Trustees
  • I.B. Chancellor of the State University of New York
  • I.C. Binghamton University Council
  • I.D. Organization
  • I.E. Management Procedures Manual
  • I.F. Alcohol-free and Drug-free Workplace Policy
  • I.G. Campus and Workplace Violence Policy
  • I.H. Binghamton University Policy Regarding Harassment
  • I.I. Domestic Violence and the Workplace Policy
  • I.J. Information for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities
  • I.K. Access to University Records
  • I.L. Release of Listings and Labels to Third Parties
  • I.M. Binghamton University Counsel

II. Faculty and Professional Staff Governance  

  • II.A. Faculty Bylaws
  • II.B. Graduate School Bylaws
  • II.C. Professional Staff Senate Constitution and Bylaws

III. General Personnel Policies and Procedures  

  • III.A. Binghamton University Affirmative Action/Equal Access Policy
  • III.B. Professional Responsibility
  • III.C. Standards and Codes of Ethics Mandated by NYS Law
  • III.D. Conflict of Interest Policy
  • III.E. Enrollment in Graduate Degree Programs
  • III.F. Liability of University Officers and Employees
  • III.G. Extra Service Compensation for Faculty and Professional Employees
  • III.H. Safety and Environmental Health
  • III.I. Travel

IV. Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures  

  • IV.A. Personnel Actions
  • IV.B. Leaves
  • IV.C. Teaching
  • IV.D. Extra Service Compensation for Faculty
  • IV.E. Professional and Outside Activities
  • IV.F. Notification of Appointment of Election to Committees
  • IV.G. Academic Freedom
  • IV.H. Faculty Statement of Professional Standards
  • IV.I. Guidelines for Foreign Exchange and Visiting Scholar Programs
  • IV.J. International Visiting Scholars
  • IV.K. Academic Regalia
  • IV.L. Commencement
  • IV.M. Tuition for Members of Faculty Families
  • IV.N. Instruction for Members of Faculty Families
  • IV.O. Faculty Housing

V. Professional Staff Policies and Procedures  

  • V.A. Verification of Credentials
  • V.B. Appointments
  • V.C. Evaluation and Promotion
  • V.D. Leave of Absence
  • V.E. Professional Obligation
  • V.F. Attendance Records
  • V.G. Resignation
  • V.H. Departure Interviews
  • V.I. Grievance Procedure
  • V.J. Discipline
  • V.K. Jury Service
  • V.L. Extra Service Compensation (See Also Extra Service Compensation by Faculty and Professional Employees in Section VI of the Faculty-Staff Handbook)

VI. Research Policies and Procedures  

  • VI.A. Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research
  • VI.B. Research Involving Human Subjects
  • VI.C. Non-Research Activities Involving Human Subjects
  • VI.D. Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
  • VI.E. Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research or Teaching
  • VI.F. Use of Controlled Substances
  • VI.G. Patent and Inventions Policy
  • VI.H. Safety and Environmental Health
  • VI.I. Other Areas of Research Compliance

VII. Instructional Policies  

  • VII.A. General Information and Policies
  • VII.B. Student Attendance Policies
  • VII.C. Grading

VIII. Information Technology Services  

  • VIII.A. General Information
  • VIII.B. Computing Policies

IX. Libraries  

  • IX.A. General Information
  • IX.B. Food, Drink and Noise Policy

X. Campus Resources and Facilities  

  • X.A. Changes in the Use of University Space and Space Request Process
  • X.B. University Properties and Services
  • X.C. Secretarial Services
  • X.D. University Telephone Equipment and Services
  • X.E. Campus Mail Services
  • X.F. Discriminatory and Gender-Based Language
  • X.G. Use of Health Center
  • X.H. Use of Recreational Services
  • X.I. Motor Vehicle Registration and Parking
  • X.J. Lost and Found Property
  • X.K. Non-Credit Instructional Activities and Administrative Requirements
  • X.L. Educational Communications
  • X.M. Questionnaires and Surveys
  • X.N. Visiting Speakers
  • X.O. Guidelines for Sponsoring Campus Events
  • X.P. Guidelines for Sponsoring Campus Events Requiring Extraordinary Security
  • X.R. Child Protection Policy
  • X.S Title IX

XI. Communications and Government Relations  

  • XI.A. Official Announcements
  • XI.B. Institutional Public Statements and News Releases
  • XI.C. Political Activities and Assessments
  • XI.D. Campus Visits by Candidates for Political Office
  • XI.E. Press Conferences
  • XI.F. Guidelines on the Naming of Buildings, Grounds, and Schools
  • XI.G. Publications
  • XI.H. Banners and Signs

XII. Fundraising  

  • XII.A. Role of the Binghamton University Foundation
  • XII.B. Coordination of Request for Proposals to Approach External Constituencies for Fundraising
  • XII.C. Fundraising Policies and Procedures
  • XII.D. On-Campus Solicitations and/or Not-For-Profit Organizations

XIII. Copyright and Fair Use Policies  

  • XIII.A. Copyright Policy, Information and Forms
  • XIII.B. Fair Use Policy and Information
  • XIII.C. Computer and Multimedia Copyright Policy and Information

XIV. Fringe Benefits  

  • XIV.A. General Information
  • XIV.B. Retirement Plans
  • XIV.C. Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
  • XIV.D. Worker’s Compensation
  • XIV.E. Life, Accident, Sickness Insurance
  • XIV.F. Health Insurance
  • XIV.G. Vision and Dental Insurance
  • XIV.H. Death Benefits
  • XIV.I. Sick Leave
  • XIV.J. Vacation Leave
  • XIV.K. Tuition Assistance
  • XIV.L. Employee Assistance Program
  • XIV.M. Tax-Deferred Annuities
  • XIV.N. New York State Employees’ Federal Credit Union

XV. Other Policies  

  • XV.A. Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Federal and State Laws
  • XV.B. Management Procedures
  • XV.C. Annual Security Report
  • XV.D. Maintenance of Public Order

XVI. Associated Organizations  

  • XVI.A. The Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton, Inc.
  • XVI.B. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Binghamton
  • XVI.C. The Alumni Association of the State University of New York at Binghamton, Inc.
  • XVI.D. United University Professions, Inc. (UUP)
  • XVI.E. University Women

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