Recent Additions and Revisions

3.53 / Shared Leave Program for Employees

Effective: October 19, 2018

Requesting Department: Human Resources (HR)
Reviewing Stakeholders: HR Business Partners, HR Total Rewards (Leave Administrator and Director), HR Executive Director, and General Counsel.
Policy Intent: This policy provides clear oversight of procedures pertaining to the University's administration of the Shared Leave program in accordance with Kansas Administrative Regulation 1-9-23 (Shared Leave) and associated federal law (FMLA, ADA, etc.). It will ensure the University is providing compliant, fair and consistent administration of Shared Leave for all employees.

1.04 / Execution of Contracts

Revised: October 10, 2018 | Effective: July 1, 1997

20.17 / Protected Health Information

Revised: July 1, 2018 | Effective: April 14, 2003

11.03 / Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Effective: May 21, 2018

To establish minimum requirements for the safe operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and aids in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, state laws, local ordinances and University policies and procedures. Recommended by multiple offices that participated in its development: Office of Research Compliance, NIAR, Media Resources Center, Aerospace Engineering, University Police Department and General Counsel's Office.
To meet legal requirement that recipients of federal funding be trained in responsible and ethical conduct. Recommended by multiple offices that participated in its development: Office of Research Compliance, Graduate School, Research Office and General Counsel's Office.

20.01 / Kansas Open Records Act

Revised: May 8, 2018 | Effective: July 1, 1997

To streamline process and specify circumstances for delayed and declined requests. Recommended by General Counsel's Office.

4.24 / Review for Tenure or Promotion: Procedures

Revised: April 9, 2018 | Effective: July 1, 1997

4.10 / Class Policies

Revised: April 9, 2018 | Effective: July 1, 1997

To rescind superfluous informational section. Recommended by Faculty Senate and Office of Academic Affairs.

4.07 / Consultant Services to Other State Agencies

Revised: April 9, 2018 | Effective: July 1, 1997