CSU Extension Employee Handbook

Introduction

• Preface
• Extension: The Link between Campus and Local Communities

Legislative History

• Federal Milestones in the Development of the Land-Grant University System and The Cooperative Extension Service
• State Legislation Specific to CSU Extension
• Senate Bill 77

Organization

• The National Cooperative Extension System
• Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP)

Agreements

• USDA - CSU Federal Memorandum
• ES - USDA and Cooperative Extension Service, State of Colorado
• Sample MOU with Counties
• Sample Supplemental MOU with Counties

Civil Rights and Affirmative Action

• Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedures
• USDA’s Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Colorado State University’s Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Equal Opportunity and Cooperating Statement
• EEO Counselor System
• Civil Rights Grievance Procedures

Glossary of Legal Terms and Issues
Administrative Guidelines

• Administrative Deadlines
• Advisory Structure for Colorado State University Extension
• Background checks – Employees/Volunteers
• Child Protection Guidelines
• Conflict of Interest
• Extension Involvement in County/Area Fairs
• Memorandum of Understanding between Fair Board and Extension Office
• Fair Treatment of Individuals and Conflict Resolution at County Fairs
• The Role of Extension Agents in County Fairs
• Fair Treatment of Individuals and Conflict Resolution
• International Work by Non-Departmentally Based Colorado Extension Faculty
• Professional Scheduling Guidelines
• Connect Session discussing Professionial Scheduling
• Teaching Credit Courses
• Colorado State University Extension Specialist Roles and Responsibilities

Media, Copyright and Publications

• Policy Requiring Credit Lines in the Media
• Guidelines for Colorado State University Extension Identification in Media Work, Program Materials
• Suggested Media Identification (Print Media)
• Suggested Media Identification (Electronic Media)
• Suggested Byline Format
• Equal Opportunity and Cooperating Statement
• Copyright Guidelines for Classroom and General University Use
• Developing Publications/Bulletins
• Proper Use of University and Extension Logos
• Advertising in/on Extension Publications/Websites
• Website Design and Development

Human Resources Policies

• Personnel Guidelines and Procedures
• Personnel Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment
• Salary System
• Extension Titles
• Educational Requirements for Employment
• Agent-Program Associate Differentiation
• Career Moves Within Extension
• Resignations/Transfers
• Affiliate Faculty
• Staff Development – Orientation, Mentor Program, Study Privilege, Professional Improvement, In-Service, Retirement
• Guidelines for Continued Employment
• Benefits
• Injuries and Accidents
• Leave Guidelines

Fiscal Policies

• Local Non-Appropriated Accounts
• Cash Handling Procedures
• Holding Period for Financial Records
• Grants and Sponsored Program Funds
• County Budgets
• Travel on University Business
• Out of State Travel
• Travel Mileage Reimbursement
• Moving Expense Reimbursement Policy
• Communication Equipment and Accounts

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