Recent Additions and Revisions

19.15 / Software Copying - rescinded

Revised: April 27, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 1997

19.17 / Purchases of Computer Hardware

Effective: April 27, 2021

Initiating Authority:

Information Technology Services serves as the initiating authority.

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy describes the University鈥檚 requirements for purchases of Computer Hardware.

Reason Or Need For Policy:

This policy is being proposed to establish a University-wide standard for purchasing Computer Hardware in order to ensure that all purchased hardware is compatible the University鈥檚 technology environment and compliant with the University鈥檚 technology standards, applicable policies, regulations, contracts, and vendor licenses.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

  1. 麻豆传媒 Policy 1.04 (Execution of Contracts) and Procedure for Execution of Contracts and Commitment of University Resources
  2. 麻豆传媒 Policy 14.01 (General Purchasing Policies)
  3. 麻豆传媒 Policy 14.04 (Externally Sponsored Research Programs)
  4. 麻豆传媒 Policy 19.05 (University Information Technology Resources and Email)
  5. 麻豆传媒 Policy 19.10 (Retirement of Computer and Information Technology Resources)
  6. 麻豆传媒 Device Lifecyle Process

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Werner Golling, VP of Finance and Administration
  • Ken Harmon, CIO
  • Mark Rodee, CISO
  • Shadi Tafaroji, Director of Client Services
  • Shawn Ehrstein, Director, Emerging Technologies and CAD/CAM (NIAR)
  • Misha Jacob-Warren, Deputy General Counsel

1.09 / Strategic Plan Implementation

Revised: April 20, 2021 | Effective: August 8, 2017

Initiating Authority:

Office of the President

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to:

  • To restate the membership and primary responsibilities of the Committee to reflect current practice and to ensure adequate balance of academic and administrative representation is on the Committee.
  • Format policy consistent with University policy standard form

Reason Or Need For Policy:

Policy is required by HLC for accreditation.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

N/A

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel / Kelly Herzik, Associate General Counsel
  • Kaye Monk-Morgan, Vice President Strategic Engagement and Planning
  • Rick Muma, President

11.21 / Issuance of No Trespass Notice

Revised: April 13, 2021 | Effective: October 31, 2009

Initiating Authority:

General Counsel

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to formalize process and review procedures for no trespass orders consistent with state law and constitutional rights.

Reason Or Need For Policy:

See above.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel / Kelly Herzik, Associate General Counsel
  • Rodney Clark, Chief of Police
  • Scott Jensen, Associate Dean of Students
  • Kyle Wilson, AD Student Conduct and Community Standards
  • Faculty Senate 鈥 Aleks Sternfeld Dunn
  • UP Senate - Trish Gandu
  • USS Senate - Randy Sessions

3.20 / Recruitment, Hiring and Onboarding

Revised: February 23, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 2004

Initiating Authority:

Human Resources

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to provide guidance and formalize University practices regarding recruitment, hiring and onboarding for all positions at Wichita State. It also changes the name of the policy (formerly Initiation of Employment).

Reason Or Need For Policy:

The University does not have a policy regarding recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for all positions, regardless of classification. This policy was created to provide consistent guidance for departments for these activities.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

  1. Policy 3.01 Affirmative Action Plan
  2. Policy 3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination
  3. Policy 3.31 / Background Checks for Employment
  4. Policy 3.46 / Veterans Preference
  5. Policy 3.51 / Pre-Employment Drug Screening
  6. Policy 3.61 / Workforce Transitions
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The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Judy Espinoza, Executive Director of Human Resources
  • Sheryl Propst, Director Talent Management
  • Susan Martin, Director of HR Operations and Systems
  • Jamie Olmsted, Leader of Total Rewards
  • Marcie Holsteen, HR Professional
  • Lana Anthis, Human Resources Business Partner
  • Rebecca Reiling, Human Resources Business Partner
  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel / Kelly Herzik, Associate General Counsel

11.09 / Pyrotechnics

Revised: February 2, 2021 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Initiating Authority:

Environmental, Health and Safety and the Fire Safety Office

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to ensure consistency with requirements for fireworks and pyrotechnic use on campus in accordance with applicable City of Wichita ordinances and State Fire Marshal regulations.

Reason Or Need For Policy:

This policy was revised to coincide with City of Wichita Ordinance Sec. 15.01.650鈥擟hapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 and Section 5601.2 and K.A.R. 22-6-1 et seq. and to establish a procedure to coordinate with the University Fire Safety Office for firework or pyrotechnic displays on campus.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

  • K.S.A. 31-170; K.S.A. 31-501 et. seq.
  • K.A.R. 22-6-1 et seq.
  • Wichita Ordinance Sec. 15.01.650鈥擟hapter 56, Section 5601.1.3 & Section 5601.2

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Mike Strickland, Director, Environmental, Health and Safety
  • Scott Murray, Fire and Safety Coordinator
  • Dennis Moore, Fire and Safety Coordinator
  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel
  • Kelly Herzik, Associate General Counsel

3.25 / Additional Compensation

Revised: January 12, 2021 | Effective: May 15, 2007

Initiating Authority:

Human Resources

Summary of Policy or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to to provide clear and consistent guidance with respect to additional compensation and to coincide with newly established earning categories.

Reason Or Need For Policy:

The policy was revised to provide clarity and to reformat the policy to conform with current policy formatting.

Applicable Laws, Authority or 麻豆传媒 Policy (if any):

The following University Stakeholders were included:

  • Budget-David Miller
  • Academic Affairs-Rick Muma
  • Payroll/Financial Operations-Lois Tatro
  • Council of Deans-Rick Muma
  • NIAR-John Tomlin
  • HRLT-Judy Espinoza
  • HRBP Team-Lana Anthis
  • CTAC-Christine Taylor
  • General Counsel-Stacia Boden / Kelly Herzik

13.14 / Security of Payment Card Data

Revised: September 28, 2020 | Effective: January 22, 2009

Initiating authoritity

  • Financial Operations and Business Technology

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

Policy terms updated to reflect current terminology of "payment card."

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

Update policy terminology.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Federal and state payment card data and security laws.

Other Relevant 麻豆传媒 Policies:

麻豆传媒 Policy 20.18 / Privacy of Financial Information

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

  • Lois Tatro
  • Werner Golling
  • Stacia Boden, General Counsel

19.10 / Retirement of Computing and Information Technology Resources

Revised: September 21, 2020 | Effective: March 15, 2005

Initiating authoritity

  • Finance and Administration (Information Security)

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to update data destruction procedures.

Specific changes made were: Adding requirement for data destruction to be in accordance with NIST 800-88

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

This policy was revised to comply with the regulatory requirements of NIST 800-88

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

N/A

Other Relevant 麻豆传媒 Policies:

N/A

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

  • Werner Golling, VP of Finance and Administration
  • Rick Muma, Executive Vice President and Provost
  • Misha Jacob-Warren, General Counsel
  • Mark Rodee, Chief Information Security Officer
  • Ken Harmon, Chief Information Officer
  • Shawn Ehrstein, Director, NIAR IT
  • David Wright, Chief Data Officer
  • John Jones, Director, MRC

4.20 / Post-Tenure Review for Faculty

Revised: September 21, 2020 | Effective: November 1, 2013

Initiating authoritity

  • Faculty Senate

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change:

This policy is being revised to remove the procedures from the policy.

Specific changes made were: Corrected policy reference to reflect newly revised policy 4.34 / Low Performance and Dismissal for Cause.

Reason or Need for Policy Change:

Minor Revisions to make congruent with Policy 4.34

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

KBOR Policy, II.C.2.8.d.

Other Relevant 麻豆传媒 Policies:

  • 麻豆传媒 Policy 4.34 Low Performance and Dismissal for Cause. Referenced in Policy 4.20.
  • 麻豆传媒 Policy 4.31 Faculty Evaluation. Establishes evaluation policy and procedures

Reviewed By The Following University Stakeholders:

Linnea GlenMaye, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs