Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A)
Policy statement.
The vice president for human resources is responsible for the development,
implementation, and enforcement of the employment policies and practices at
Kent state university, as delegated by the president. The vice president may
delegate to the appropriate staff the authority to assist in the execution of
these responsibilities.
(B)
Employee code of conduct. Every employee of Kent state
university is required to comply with the policies and guidelines established
for employees, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. Therefore,
the following are expected of each individual employee:
(1)
To maintain a
professional demeanor. Each Kent state university employee will exhibit a high
degree of maturity and self-respect and foster an appreciation for other
cultures, one's own cultural background, as well as the cultural matrix from
which Kent state university exists. Also, each will adhere to the lawful
instructions and orders of their supervisors and other university officials who
are performing duties within their official capacities.
(2)
To respect the
dignity and well being of others. Each employee of Kent state university will
demonstrate respect for all campus and external community members. Therefore,
to purposely threaten, accost, demean, or to engage in gender, sexual or
religious harassment, use vile, obscene or abusive language or exhibit lewd
behavior, to be under the influence of alcohol or a drug of abuse while
performing employment responsibilities is prohibited. Also, to be involved in
the possession, use, distribution of and sale of illegal drugs is strictly
prohibited. Deadly weapons, unless authorized by law, are also strictly
prohibited.
(3)
To respect and safeguard the rights and property of
others, and to better provide for the safety and security of each person, each
employee of Kent state university will be subject to all applicable local,
state and federal laws and to all applicable provisions listed as part of
university policy register. Therefore, individuals found in violation of local,
state, federal laws or university policies are subject to disciplinary action
which could include dismissal from the university.
(4)
To prohibit
discrimination, while respecting the differences in people, ideas, and
opinions. Each employee of Kent state university will support equal rights and
opportunities for all.
(5)
To practice personal and professional integrity, and to
discourage all forms of dishonesty, deceit, and noncompliance to the code of
conduct.
Replaces: 3342-6-01
