Current Policies
University Policy Committee Reviewed and President Approved
Human Resources and Employee Benefits
Credentials Verification for Faculty and Professional Staff
As public institution of higher education committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service and which is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas must ensure that academic faculty and professional staff possess appropriate academic credentials commensurate with the requirements of their positions and that academic degrees, where required, have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
Legacy Award and Legacy Awardee Designation Policy for Retired Classified Staff
The purpose of this policy is to establish a formal program for the continued affiliation and privileges for retired classified staff. Such affiliation, as outlined in this policy, is offered to recognize those employees that have been strong and consistent positive contributors to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ). The award is also a method to help sustain the positive bond developed between the retired classified employee and 51ԹϺ. The program will be called the Legacy Award Program and recipients of the award will be known as Legacy Awardees.
Smoke-Free & Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) is committed to providing a safe and healthy on-campus learning and work environment for its students, faculty, staff, clients, contractors, vendors, visitors, lessees, and individuals residing on the 51ԹϺ campus.
51ԹϺ acknowledges the multiple negative health impacts of smoking, using electronic smoking devices, and using tobacco products. It also acknowledges that these negative health impacts affect not just individuals who are smoking, using electronic smoking devices, and using tobacco products but also the people who are around them…
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Summary of NSHE Policies and 51ԹϺ Practices for Faculty Parental Leave
There is no single, comprehensive Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) policy pertaining to parental leave. Rather, various NSHE policies address annual leave, sick leave, and family medical leave. In addition, various 51ԹϺ practices pertain to parental leave situations involving faculty. NSHE policies and related 51ԹϺ practices regarding parental leave are summarized herein.
51ԹϺ Emergency or Adverse Situations Remote Work Policy
Working remotely during an emergency or adverse situation does not change the terms and conditions of the individual’s employment with 51ԹϺ. Generally, an employee will not be eligible to work offsite if they are required to be on-campus to carry out their responsibilities. However, in positions that lend themselves to telecommuting, the following requirements are currently in effect.
51ԹϺ Flexible Work Policy
51ԹϺ recognizes that providing workplace flexibility supports the well-being of our employees and facilitates the opportunity for the goals of the university to be achieved. A flexible work schedule (“FWS”) is a non-traditional working arrangement that considers an individual’s personal needs, while effectively addressing and satisfying the university’s business needs. Recognizing that not every position affords the scope to utilize these arrangements, there are multiple ways in which a FWS can be tailored to address the needs of employees and the goals of the individual colleges, schools…