Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Faculty-Staff Handbook

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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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