2022-2023 Faculty-Staff Handbook
Table of Contents
The Faculty-Staff Handbook was last revised in August 2022.
I. Binghamton University: General Information
I.A. Board of Trustees |
I.B. Chancellor of the State University of New York |
I.C. Binghamton University Council |
I.D. Organization
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I.E. Management Procedures Manual |
I.F. Alcohol-free and Drug-free Workplace Policy
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I.G. Campus and Workplace Violence Policy |
I.H. Binghamton University Policy Regarding Harassment |
I.I. Domestic Violence and the Workplace Policy |
I.J. Information for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities
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I.K. Access to University Records |
I.L. Release of Listings and Labels to Third Parties |
I.M. Binghamton University Counsel |
II. Faculty and Professional Staff Governance
II.A. Faculty Bylaws |
II.B. Graduate School Bylaws |
II.C. Professional Staff Senate Constitution and Bylaws |
III. General Personnel Policies and Procedures
III.A. Binghamton University Affirmative Action/Equal Access Policy |
III.B. Professional Responsibility |
III.C. Standards and Codes of Ethics Mandated by NYS Law |
III.D. Conflict of Interest Policy |
III.E. Enrollment in Graduate Degree Programs |
III.F. Liability of University Officers and Employees |
III.G. Extra Service Compensation for Faculty and Professional Employees |
III.H. Safety and Environmental Health
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III.I. Travel |
IV. Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures
IV.A. Personnel Actions
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IV.B. Leaves
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IV.C. Teaching
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IV.D. Extra Service Compensation for Faculty
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IV.E. Professional and Outside Activities
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IV.F. Notification of Appointment of Election to Committees |
IV.G. Academic Freedom |
IV.H. Faculty Statement of Professional Standards
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IV.I. Guidelines for Foreign Exchange and Visiting Scholar Programs |
IV.J. International Visiting Scholars |
IV.K. Academic Regalia |
IV.L. Commencement |
IV.M. Tuition for Members of Faculty Families |
IV.N. Instruction for Members of Faculty Families |
IV.O. Faculty Housing |
V. Professional Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures
V.A. Verification of Credentials |
V.B. Appointments
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V.C. Evaluation and Promotion
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V.D. Leave of Absence |
V.E. Professional Obligation |
V.F. Attendance Records |
V.G. Resignation |
V.H. Departure Interviews |
V.I. Grievance Procedure |
V.J. Discipline |
V.K. Jury Service |
V.L. Extra Service Compensation (See Also Extra Service Compensation by Faculty and Professional Employees in Section VI of the Faculty-Staff Handbook) |
VI. Research Policies and Procedures
VI.A. Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research |
VI.B. Research Involving Human Subjects |
VI.C. Non-Research Activities Involving Human Subjects |
VI.D. Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules |
VI.E. Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research or Teaching |
VI.F. Use of Controlled Substances |
VI.G. Patent and Inventions Policy |
VI.H. Safety and Environmental Health |
VI.I. Other Areas of Research Compliance |
VII. Instructional Policies
VII.A. General Information and Policies
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VII.B. Student Attendance Policies
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VII.C. Grading
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VIII. Information Technology Services
VIII.A. General Information |
VIII.B. Computing Policies |
IX. Libraries
IX.A. General Information |
IX.B. Food, Drink and Noise Policy |
X. Campus Resources and Facilities
X.A. Changes in the Use of University Space and Space Request Process |
X.B. University Properties and Services
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X.C. Secretarial Services |
X.D. University Telephone Equipment and Services |
X.E. Campus Mail Services |
X.F. Discriminatory and Gender-Based Language |
X.G. Use of Health Center |
X.H. Use of Recreational Services |
X.I. Motor Vehicle Registration and Parking |
X.J. Lost and Found Property |
X.K. Non-Credit Instructional Activities and Administrative Requirements |
X.L. Educational Communications |
X.M. Questionnaires and Surveys |
X.N. Visiting Speakers |
X.O. Guidelines for Sponsoring Campus Events |
X.P. Guidelines for Sponsoring Campus Events Requiring Extraordinary Security |
X.R. Child Protection Policy |
X.S Title IX |
XI. Communications and Government Relations
XI.A. Official Announcements |
XI.B. Institutional Public Statements and News Releases |
XI.C. Political Activities and Assessments |
XI.D. Campus Visits by Candidates for Political Office |
XI.E. Press Conferences |
XI.F. Guidelines on the Naming of Buildings, Grounds, and Schools |
XI.G. Publications |
XI.H. Banners and Signs |
XII. General Fundraising
XII.A. Role of the Binghamton University Foundation |
XII.B. Coordination of Request for Proposals to Approach External Constituencies for Fundraising |
XII.C. Fundraising Policies and Procedures |
XII.D. On-Campus Solicitations and/or Not-For-Profit Organizations |
XIII. Copyright and Fair Use Policies
XIII.A. Copyright Policy, Information and Forms
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XIII.B. Fair Use Policy and Information
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XIII.C. Computer and Multimedia Copyright Policy and Information
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XIV. Fringe Benefits
XIV.A. General Information |
XIV.B. Retirement Plans |
XIV.C. Long Term Disability Insurance Plan |
XIV.D. Worker's Compensation |
XIV.E. Life, Accident, Sickness Insurance |
XIV.F. Health Insurance
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XIV.G. Vision and Dental Insurance |
XIV.H. Death Benefits |
XIV.I. Sick Leave |
XIV.J. Vacation Leave |
XIV.K. Tuition Assistance |
XIV.L. Employee Assistance Program |
XIV.M. Tax-Deferred Annuities |
XIV.N. New York State Employees' Federal Credit Union |
XV. Other Policies
XV.A. Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Federal and State Laws |
XV.B. Management Procedures |
XV.C. Annual Security Report |
XV.D. Maintenance of Public Order |
XVI. Associated Organizations
XVI.A. The Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton, Inc. |
XVI.B. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Binghamton |
XVI.C. The Alumni Association of the State University of New York at Binghamton, Inc. |
XVI.D. United University Professions, Inc. (UUP) |
XVI.E. University Women |
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PDF copies of the Handbook contain the text as it appeared in the online version of each year's edition of the Handbook.
- 2022-2023 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2021-22 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2020-21 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2019-20 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2018-19 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2017-18 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2016-17 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2015-16 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2014-15 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2013-14 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2012-13 Faculty-Staff Handbook
- 2011-12 Faculty-Staff Handbook