Administrative Policies and Procedures
The Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual serves as a reference for faculty and staff regarding employment policies, institutional practices, and operational procedures at 51¸£ÀûÉç. The manual is governed by the Board of Regents for the Texas State University System.
Revised: March 2026 | Scope: Faculty and Staff
Section 2 – Hiring Practices
- 2.0 Nepotism
- 2.1 Dual Employment
- 2.2 Nominations and Appointments
- 2.3 Limitation on Contracts
- 2.4 Student Employment
- 2.5 Disclosure of Information
- 2.6 Selective Service Registration or Exemption
- 2.7 Criminal Record Searches
- 2.8 Driving Policy
- 2.9 Campus Program for Minors
- 2.10 Volunteers
- 2.11 Prohibited Initiatives — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Section 4 – Attendance and Leave
- 4.0 Attendance
- 4.1 Campus Closing
- 4.2 Leave Records
- 4.3 Vacation Leave
- 4.4 Sick Leave
- 4.5 Catastrophic Sick Leave Pool
- 4.6 Leave Without Pay (LWOP)
- 4.7 Extended Leave Without Pay
- 4.8 Military Leave
- 4.9 Response/Training Leave
- 4.10 Leave for Assistance Dog Training
- 4.11 Family Medical Leave
- 4.12 Parental Leave
- 4.13 Foster Parental Leave
- 4.14 Emergency Bereavement Leave
- 4.15 Emergency Leave/Administrative Leave and Other Leave
- 4.16 Workers' Compensation
- 4.17 Return-to-Work Policy and Procedures
- 4.18 Jury Duty
- 4.19 Children in the Workplace
- 4.20 Right to Express Breast Milk
Section 5 – Conditions of Employment
- 5.0 Ethics
- 5.1 Standards of Conduct
- 5.2 Fraud
- 5.3 Performance Rating
- 5.4 Disciplinary Actions and Terminations
- 5.5 Informal Complaints and Grievances
- 5.6 Use of State Property
- 5.7 Social Events with Alcohol
- 5.8 Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- 5.9 Tobacco Free Workplace
- 5.10 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- 5.11 Whistle Blower
- 5.12 Open Records Act
- 5.13 Sexual Misconduct
- 5.14 Racial Harassment
- 5.15 Concealed Handgun
- 5.16 Specialized Training Reimbursement
- 5.17 Personal Appearance
- 5.18 Open Flame
- 5.19 Key Control
- 5.20 Social Media
- 5.21 Child Abuse Reporting and Training
- 5.22 Expressive Activities
- 5.23 Identity Theft Prevention Program
- 5.24 Foreign Adversary
- 5.25 Service Animals
- 5.26 Email Etiquette
- 5.27 Public Information Act (PIA) Requests
- 5.28 Acceptance of Gifts
- 5.29 Unathorized or Illegally Parked Vehicles
Section 6 – Employee Benefits
- 6.0 Insurance
- 6.1 Retirement
- 6.2 Insurance and Retirement
- 6.3 Benefit Replacement Pay (BRP)
- 6.4 Savings Plans
- 6.5 Employee Education and Training Plan
- 6.6 Corporate Travel Charge Card
- 6.7 Employee Assistance Program
- 6.8 Professional Development
- 6.9 Professional Licenses
- 6.10 Wireless Communication Equipment
- 6.11 Employee Tuition Assistance Plan for Spouses and Dependents