Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 09-MAY-2022 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:   Western New Mexico University is committed to the highest standards of conduct, to which all employees of its community are expected to adhere. Therefore, employees are obligated to avoid conflict of interest situations that might be perceived as an impairment to objective… Continue reading BA437-Nepotism in the Workplace Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – HR – Hiring/Recruiting Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 28-OCT-2020 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To establish a standardized recruitment and hiring process that complies with all applicable State and Federal laws.   POLICY:   All offers of employment at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check. Background checks will… Continue reading BA430_Background Check Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – HR Compensation & Benefits Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 15-NOV-2021 REV.01 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To provide uniform management of Family Medical Leave as a covered employee under the Family Medical Leave Act.  POLICY:   The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) became effective on August 5, 1993. FMLA entitles eligible… Continue reading BA436 – Family Medical Leave Policy (FMLA)

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – HR Employee Services & Programs Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  WNMU is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, employee development, and accountability through annual performance evaluations for Staff employees, that assesses their job performance and allows for feedback on their goals, strengths, and areas… Continue reading BA435 – Staff Performance Evaluation Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-FEB-2016   06-JUN-2017 REV.01   18-NOV-2020 REV.02   07-DEC-2021 REV.03 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  This policy establishes the Tuition Reduction Program for current employees, the dependents of current employees, and retired employees.  POLICY:   Definitions  As used in this policy, the following definitions apply:  “Benefits-Eligible Employee” means a WNMU employee whose… Continue reading BA434 – Tuition Reduction Program Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to allow reasonable times for employees to rest and/or eat a meal with the goal of preventing burnout and encouraging optimal productivity.   POLICY:  Meal Breaks  All non-exempt employees scheduled to work 6 or more… Continue reading BA433 – Meal & Rest Break Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  This policy establishes the payment requirements set forth for WNMU Faculty & Staff awards that are presented throughout the Academic year.    POLICY:   Upon the Payroll Office receiving written notice of awards, a one-time payment will be made with all applicable tax and retirement withholding. Such awards… Continue reading BA431-Awards Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Facilities & Operations Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to promote a healthy and safe environment and to establish clear and consistent guidelines regarding the use of smoking, tobacco, and nicotine products. This policy applies to all contractors/subcontractors, employees, students, visitors, and university affiliates on any WNMU premises,… Continue reading BA426 – WNMU Smoking Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Facilities & Operations Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To ensure the University’s needs are met after regular work hours, on weekends and during holiday breaks in a reliable and timely manner.  POLICY:   Western New Mexico University is a residential community.  The on-call program ensures that the after-hour’s needs of the University are met in… Continue reading BA423_Maintenance On-Call Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Facilities & Operations Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To establish procedures and guidelines for faculty, staff, students, and community with regard to pets on all University properties, including Off-Campus Instructional Centers.   POLICY: Western New Mexico University (WNMU) prohibits pets in all WNMU buildings and vehicles, except for those animals specifically exempted… Continue reading BA425_Pets on University Property Policy