Recent Additions and Revisions

2.17 / Student Academic Integrity

Revised: January 24, 2023 | Effective: July 14, 2010

Initiating authority:

Provost

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised with formatting, punctuation/capitalization, add related laws and policies, and clarification of policy provisions.

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

Policy update was needed to clarify existing policy and practice to remedy any perceived overlap in policies 2.17 and 8.05.

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

  • Student Academic Integrity Handbook
  • WSU Policy 8.05 / Student Code of Conduct
  • WSU Policy 9.13 / Misconduct in Research

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel
  • Faculty Senate*

*Additions to the policy relating to the applicability of policy 2.17 and 8.05 were made by the Office of General Counsel after the policy was approved by the Faculty Senate. Additions are intended to clarify current policy and practice and do not change any existing policy practice or policy interpretation.

3.17 / Political and Lobbying Activities by Employees

Revised: August 2, 2022 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Initiating Authority:

Government Relations and Human Resources

Summary of Policy of Policy Change:

  • Changed title from 3.17 / Political Activity to 3.17 / Political and Lobbying Activities by Employees
  • Formatting into current policy format and providing additional information in relation to Kansas and Federal Statutes to provide information beyond being Elected or Appointed to an office.
  • Additional Kansas Statutes and a federal statute were added.

Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy:

Applicable Laws, Authority or WSU Policy (if any):

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • HRBP Team: Rebecca Reiling, Lana Anthis
  • HRLT: Judy Espinoza
  • General Counsel's Office: Stacia Boden and Misha Jacob-Warren
  • Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance: Christine Taylor
  • USS/UP Senates: Randy Sessions, Trish Gandu, and Gabriel Fonsec
  • Faculty Senate: Aleks Sternfeld Dunn and Whitney Bailey

13.12 / Disposal of Surplus Property

Revised: August 2, 2022 | Effective: June 15, 2001

Date Policy Request To PET:

Date August 2, 2022

Is This An Existing Policy?

Current Policy Title:

13.12 / Disposal of Surplus Property

Revised Policy Title:

N/A

Last Revised Date Of Policy:

June 3, 2016

Initiating Authority:

The Director of Financial Operations and Business Technology

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to add the remainder of the sentence to IV.B

Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy:

This policy is being revised to add the remainder of the sentence to IV.B

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

K.S.A. 76-116e

K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 75-6606

Other Relevant Wsu Policies:

9.20 / U.S. Government Property Management Procedures

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

Office of the General Counsel

Other Notes For Consideration:

Include any additional comments or notes as it relates to the policy request that you believe would be helpful to those reviewing this policy change.

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions:

Director of Financial Operations and Business Technology.

4.22 / Tenure, Promotion, Professor Incentive Review and Post-Tenure Review Calendar

Revised: August 2, 2022 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Date Policy Request To Pet:

August 2, 2022

This is an existing policy

Current Policy Title:

4.22 / Tenure, Promotion, Professor Incentive Review and Post Tenure Review Calendar

Revised Policy Title:

N/A

Last Revised Date Of Policy:

April 9, 2018

Initiating Authority:

Academic Affairs

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to reflect the dates on the FARs.

Specific changes made:

  • 2nd Friday in October changed to 1st Friday in February
  • 3rd Friday in November changed to 2nd Friday in February

Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy:

This policy was revised to align with the dates for the FARs.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant Wsu Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

Office of the General Counsel - Stacia Boden

Academic Affairs - Laura Manning

Other Notes For Consideration:

This policy was not reviewed through shared governance as the changes made are consistent with policies reviewed and approved by faculty.

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions:

Shirley Lefever, Provost

11.22 / Political Activities and Campus Facilities

Revised: August 2, 2022 | Effective: July 1, 2010

Date Policy Request To Pet:

August 2, 2022

Is This A New Policy Or Change To An Existing Policy?

NEW

EXISTING

X

Current Policy Title:

11.22 / POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND CAMPUS FACILITIES

Revised Policy Title:

N/A

Last Revised Date Of Policy:

January 30, 2018

Initiating Authority:

Office of the General Counsel

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

Policy is being revised for maintenance (corrected outdated information and standardized policy formatting), and clarified language regarding initiating authority, filming of political advertisements and open attendance at events.

Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy:

See above.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

KBOR Policy

Other Relevant Wsu Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

Office of the General Counsel - Stacia Boden

Other Notes For Consideration:

N/A

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions:

Office of the General Counsel

3.26 / Phased Retirement

Effective: April 19, 2022

This policy is being adopted to codify in policy the employee benefit of phased retirement consistent with state law and KBOR policy. This policy provides an administrative procedure to implement a Phased Retirement Agreement at Wichita State University (WSU).

5.18 / Paid Parental Leave Program for Employees

Revised: December 7, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 2019

Initiating Authority:

Human Resources

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

  • Relocated existing policy 3.57 to new chapter 5 (Time, Pay, & Leave) - at 5.18.
  • Primary Caregiver leave changed to eight (8) weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave changed to four (4) weeks for qualifying events on or after September 21, 2021
  • Placement for foster children added as a Qualifying Event
  • Limit of eight (8) weeks per calendar year for foster care placement
  • Benefit period may begin 30 days in advance of the Qualifying Event in the event of a serious health condition
  • Incorporated defined terms to ensure consistent understanding throughout policy of terms used to explain terms of benefit
  • Moved to new chapter 5 that is designated for all time, pay and leave policies

Reason Or Need For Policy:

Earlier this year, Governor Kelly extended the Paid Parental Leave benefit for employees in the Executive branch. The KBOR schools had previously mirrored the Paid Parental leave benefit and associated policies so these changes were made to align with the Governor's recent changes. The changes were approved by KBOR COP on 9/16/21 with an effective date of 9/19/21.

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

  • Human Resources: Jamie Olmsted, Hannah Rich, Judy Espinoza & Rebecca Reiling
  • Office of the General Counsel: Stacia Boden, Fran Angell

1.02 / Vision and Mission Statements for Wichita State University

Revised: November 9, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 2013

Initiating authoritity

  • Office of the President

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

Vision statement revised following new President and feedback from constituencies.

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

This policy was revised to correct the word “America’s” to “Nation’s” to ensure it aligns with the version previously published on the WSU websites and to modify the language to reflect input received from the former Strategic Planning Committee and Activation Team leaders, the current Integrated Planning Committee, the Executive Team and feedback received during town halls.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

HLC accredition requires publication of Mission and Vision statement.

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

  • PET on March 16, 2021
  • Kaye Monk-Morgan, Vice President Strategic Engagement and Planning
  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel
  • President’s Executive Team

13.01 / Deposit of Cash Receipts

Revised: October 12, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Initiating Authority

Office of Financial Operations and Business Technology

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

Specific changes made were:

  • Revise "credit card" to "payment card"
  • State purpose of safekeeping account

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

This policy was revised to provide clarity on the documenting separations from the University and to update current definitions of separation types.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

None.

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

  • Lois Tatro, AVP Financial Operations and Business Technology
  • Troy Bruun, AVP Financial Operations
  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel

11.19 / Weapons on University Property

Revised: August 30, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 2017

Initiating Authority:

Office of the General Counsel

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy revision is substantively the same as our current policy, except for the changes made to ensure (1) compliance with the changes to state law and (2) KBOR policy. A highlight of the non-substantive changes include:

  • Added initiating authority to the policy (which we will be recommending at the next revision be the University Police Department)
  • Combined the "Purpose" and "Preamble" sections
  • Ensured all defined terms were capitalized
  • Added Section III.E. to incorporate Board policy into our policy section.
  • Reorganized definitions to ensure that they were alphabetical order by defined term
  • Relocated the definition of "Board" from the body of the policy to the section of definitions
  • Added a defined term for "University Premises" to bring clarity to policy (consistent with enforcement practices) and replace multiple terms used in the policy including, "campus" and "property"
  • Added paragraph headings to assist readers in locating relevant policy provisions.
  • Relocated and provided heading for policy provisions that are shown with double underline / double strikethrough.
  • Added "Applicable Laws and Additional Resources" references - this is consistent with revised WSU policy format.

Reason Or Need For Policy:

To ensure compliance with changes in state law and KBOR policy and to update policy format and organization to align with University policy form.

Applicable Laws or Authority (if any):

See reference in policy.

Other relevant WSU policies:

N/A

The following University Stakeholders were included:

Office of the General Counsel - Stacia Boden