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McNeese State University
  • New Employee Orientation

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  • Non-Discrimination Policy
  • Diversity Awareness Policy
  • www.mcneese.edu/administration/vpsse
  • Contact Information
  • Dr. Rosemary Gray
  • Office of Special Services and Equity
  • Smith Hall, Room 125
  • Box 93248
  • Lake Charles, Louisiana 70609
  • (337) 475-5428
  • (337) 562-4227 TDD
  • (337) 475-5960 FAX

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HIRINGFormal Hiring Plans
  • The University has formal hiring plans for
    certain Unclassified and Classified employment
    types.
  • The following appointment types must be hired
    through a hiring plan
  • Unclassified Employment
  • Faculty
  • Non Faculty, Non Classified
  • Visiting Lecturer
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Classified Employment

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HIRINGApproval
  • The hiring process begins with Executive Staff
    approval to fill a position and ends with
    Appointing Authority or delegated Appointing
    Authority approval to employ an individual in the
    position. ULS Board approvals and the Department
    of Civil Service approvals must also take place.
  • The President of the University is the Appointing
    Authority. The President delegates Appointing
    Authority for certain matters to include hiring
    processes.
  • The President approves the hiring process for
    Faculty and Non Faculty, Non Classified
    appointment types.
  • The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
    approves the hiring process for Visiting Lecturer
    and Graduate Assistant appointment types.
  • The Director of Human Resources approves the
    hiring process for Classified employment.
  • NO EMPLOYMENT MAY BEGIN UNTIL THE HIRING PROCESS
    IS COMPLETE AND APPROVED BY ALL CONCERNED.

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SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Management Policy
  • Assignment of Responsibilities
  • Hazard Control Program
  • Building Coordinator
  • Accident / Incident Investigation
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Safety Meetings
  • General Safety Rules
  • Residence Halls
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Visual Arts
  • Crafts and Services

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GENERAL SAFETY PROGRAM - CONTINUED
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hazard Communication
  • Special Hazards
  • Candles / Open Flame Devices
  • Evacuation Procedure for Persons with
    Disabilities
  • Emergency Response
  • Medical / First Aid Program
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • Bomb Threat
  • Biological, Chemical, Radiological Incident
  • Natural Disaster
  • Hazardous Material Incident
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Annual Self Audit

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DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
  • General Requirements
  • Employee Enrollment
  • Accident Reporting

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EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Electrical Equipment
  • On / Off Road Equipment

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BONDS AND CRIME PROGRAM
  • Program Guidelines

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WATER VESSEL PROGRAM
  • General Guidelines

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OTHER PROGRAMS
  • Return to Work Policy
  • Diversity Awareness Policy
  • Violence Free Workplace Policy
  • Sexual Harassment Policy
  • Drug Free Policy
  • Americans With Disability Act

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FORMS
  • Accident / Incident Investigation Form (DA-2000)
  • Authorization and Driving History Form (DA-2054)
  • Bomb Threat Action Checklist
  • Drivers Accident Report Form (DA-2041)
  • Driver Authorization Affidavit Form
  • Emergency Response Contact List
  • Floor Fire Drill Report Form
  • Hazard Control (HA-1-90)
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Declination Statement
    Form
  • Job Safety Analysis Form
  • Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist

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CAMPUS SERVICES
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RECREATION COMPLEX
  • Facilities include Olympic Size Pool, 4
    Racquetball Courts, 3 Full-Length Basketball
    Courts, Volleyball Courts, Badminton Courts,
    Table Tennis, Wellness Area including Weight Room
    and Aerobic Room, 200-meter Indoor Track, Co-ed
    Steam and Sauna, Showers, Locker Rooms,
    Intramural Playing Fields, and Outdoor Tennis
    Courts.
  • Free Aerobic classes offered to paid members.
  • Fees are per semester and Payroll deductible.
  • Contact the Recreation Complex for more
    information at
  • 475-5371.

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BOOKSTORE
  • Employees with permanent status can open a
    personal charge account.
  • Textbook adoptions require departmental
    approval.
  • Faculty and Staff receive a 20 discount off all
    items excluding sales items and textbooks.
  • Many gift items available including balloon
    bouquets. Free gift wrapping with purchase.
  • Contact the Bookstore for more information at
  • 475-5492.

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ATHLETIC SEASON TICKETS
  • Full time employees receive a discount on season
    tickets.
  • Contact the Ticket Office for more information
    at 475-5200.

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STUDENT SERVICES
  • Toby Osburn - Dean
  • tosburn_at_mcneese.edu
  • 337-475-5607
  • Olivia Macon - Assistant Dean
  • omacon_at_mcneese.edu
  • 337-475-5602
  • www.mcneese.edu/students

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BANNERS SERIES

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FRAZAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
  • At home access to online catalog and journal
    database with access code-call 475-5725 for info.
  • Full text databases such as EBSCOhost and
    ProQuest are available.
  • Departments Include Reference, Circulation,
    Government Documents, and Interlibrary Loans
  • For more information visit the website at
    http//library.mcneese.edu/.

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POST OFFICE
  • Full service federal contract station.
  • Full postal services available for the
    convenience of the faculty and staff.
  • Post office box rentals at a low charge.
  • Contact the Post Office for more information at
    475-5495.

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INTERNET ACCESS
  • At home internet access through Structure X is
    available for a minimal monthly fee.
  • The fee is payroll deductible.
  • Contact Information 475-5524
  • Visit the website at www.mcneese.edu/IT.

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DINING FACILITIES
  • Conveniently located in the central part of the
    campus.
  • ID card can be used to load money for use as a
    debit card.
  • Contact the Cafeteria for more information at
    475-5496.

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MCNEESE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • Conveniently located on campus behind Gayle
    Hall
  • Permanent employees are eligible to join as well
    as their dependents to include brothers, sisters,
    children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren,
    and active McNeese alumni
  • Fast, friendly, personal service
  • Four qualified staff members who have a combined
    total of 95 years of financial experience

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MCNEESE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • Rapid loan decisions and same day loan closings
    on most loans
  • With approved credit, the credit union will
    finance 100 of the purchase price of a new
    vehicle, tax, title and license and the extended
    warranty, if applicable
  • FREE credit life insurance to cover the unpaid
    balance of the loan up to a maximum of 15,000.
    (FREE credit life insurance is subject to age
    and health requirements)
  • NO loan processing fees, NO loan origination
    fees and NO loan prepayment fees.

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MCNEESE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • For more information about your McNeese Federal
    Credit Union, please contact us at
  • 475-5344 or visit our website at
    www.mcneesecu.com

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UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
  • In compliance with the State of Louisianas
    Policy on Alcohol and Other
  • Drugs, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and
    the Drug-Free
  • Communities and Schools Act Amendments of 1989,
    McNeese State
  • University has developed a policy concerning
    Alcohol and Drugs.
  • EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS OF MCNEESE STATE
  • UNIVERSITY ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE FOLLOWING
  • ACTS
  • The unlawful or unauthorized manufacture,
    distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of
    alcohol and other drugs on the worksite or on
    university property or at any university function
    except in those areas where the president or his
    designee has authorized the serving or sale of
    legal beverages in accordance with the provisions
    of the state and local laws and ordinances and by
    prescribed university regulations.
  • Impairment of employees or students on the
    worksite or on university property or at any
    university function from the use of alcohol or
    other drugs, except the use of drugs for
    legitimate medical purposes

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ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
  • Actions which result in the criminal conviction
    for
  • A violation of any criminal drug law, based upon
    conduct occurring either on or off the worksite
    or
  • A violation of any alcohol beverage control law
    or law which governs driving while intoxicated
    based upon conduct occurring on the worksite.
  • Failure to report to the supervisor that they
    have a criminal conviction within five (5) days
    of the conviction.
  • Policy must be viewed in its entirety at
    www.mcneese.edu/policy.

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DRUG TESTING
  • In accordance with Governor Kathleen Blancos
    Executive Order KBB 2005-8, Drug Testing is
    conducted in accordance with the State of
    Louisiana rules and regulations for such.
  • Positions subject to drug testing
  • All current W-2 employees in safety-sensitive or
    security-sensitive positions are subject to drug
    testing. The policy also applies to all persons
    who have made written application for positions
    designated as safety-sensitive and/or
    security-sensitive or who are promoted into a
    position that is considered safety-sensitive
    and/or security-sensitive.
  • All current W-2 employees are subject to drug
    testing under the following conditions
    reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random
    testing as part of a monitoring program
    established to assure compliance with the terms
    of a rehabilitation agreement.

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DRUG TESTING
  • Conditions when employer may test employees for
    drugs under
  • State law
  • Pre-employment post-hire The prospective
    employee hired for a safety-sensitive and/or
    security-sensitive position must undergo
    controlled substance drug testing prior to being
    placed in the position.
  • Post-accident An employee shall be tested
    following an accident during the course and scope
    of employment if there is reasonable suspicion of
    an employees drug use or if the accident results
    in
  • injury requiring medical treatment to any party
    involved or injury which results in a fatality
  • property/equipment damage at or above 1,000.00
    and/or
  • the release of hazardous waste as defined in R.S.
    302173(2) or hazardous materials.

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DRUG TESTING
  • Random Such testing shall be conducted for
    employees in safety-sensitive and/or
    security-sensitive positions or participating in
    a rehabilitation program utilizing a fair and
    equitable method of selection.
  • Reasonable Suspicion A supervisors belief must
    be based on specific observation concerning the
    appearance, behavior, speech, or body odors of
    the employee. Such determinations should be
    confirmed by a second employee when possible.
  • The Drug Testing Policy may be viewed in Human
    Resources.

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WEAPONS ON CAMPUS POLICY
  • McNeese State University is a gun-free zone.
  • The use or possession of firearms or other
    weapons on campus is strictly prohibited.
  • Policy must be viewed in its entirety at
  • www.mcneese.edu/policy.

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VIOLENCE FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
  • McNeese State University promotes a safe,
    secure, and respectful working and study
    environment.
  • McNeese prohibits the following
  • A. Any act or threat of violence, including,
    but not limited to intimidation, harassment,
    or coercion.
  • B. Any act or threat of violence or harassment
    which endangers the safety of
    another person.
  • C. Any act or threat of violence or harassment
    made directly or indirectly by words,
    gestures, or symbols.
  • Report any threats or acts of violence
    immediately to appropriate personnel.
  • Policy must be viewed in its entirety at
    www.mcneese.edu/policy.

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CODE OF GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
  • The Code of Governmental Ethics sets law for many
    issues concerning public employment, most
    particularly
  • Nepotism-employment of members of the same family
    or same economic unit and
  • Accepting Monetary or Non-Monetary gifts or
    compensation.
  • Policies concerning Nepotism and Accepting
  • Monetary or Non-Monetary gifts or compensation
  • must be viewed at www.mcneese.edu/policy.

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E-MAIL, CAMPUS LIST SERVE, BANNER ACCESS
  • Included in your packet of information is an
    Employee Computing Access Form. This form must
    be completed in order to receive access to
    computing services at the university. The form
    must be completed, have a supervisor signature,
    and be returned to University Computing Services.
  • Valuable information is transmitted through
    Campus List Serve. Please ensure that you read
    all list serve information to remain informed.
  • After access is established, University
    Computing Services will call you to pick up user
    name and passwords as applicable.

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USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
  • McNeese State University provides access to
    computing, networking, telecommunications, and
    other information technology (IT) resources in
    support of its vision, mission, and philosophy
    and its responsibility for education, research,
    and service in Southwest Louisiana. Accordingly,
    the University encourages and promotes the use of
    these resources by the University community,
    within institutional priorities and financial
    capabilities. Access to and use of these
    resources and services are privileges (not
    rights) which must be accepted in strict
    compliance with all applicable laws and with the
    highest standards of ethical behavior.
  • Policy must be viewed in its entirety at
  • www.mcneese.edu/IT. under the link Computing
    Policy

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING
  • Petty Cash Processing
  • Petty cash is to be used solely for emergency
    purchases of a non recurring nature. Prior
    approval of the department head is required. IN
    NO INSTANCE should the amount of the purchase
    exceed 100 per vendor per day.
  • An original receipt listing the items purchased
    and the name of the purchaser should be attached
    to a petty cash voucher and approved by the
    department head and/or dean and accounting
    office. Reimbursement is received upon
    presentation of the voucher to the cashier in
    Smith Hall. Forms are located in the Cashiers
    Office or in Administrative Accounting. 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING
  • Travel Processing
  • Current travel policies and procedures must be
    followed.
  • Current forms and regulations may be obtained in
    Administrative Accounting.
  • Contact 475-5101 for more information.

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PURCHASING
  • No one may order supplies, materials, equipment,
    or services worth more than 100 without a
    purchase order. Single orders of 100 or less can
    be reimbursed through petty cash.
  • The University will assume no other obligation
    except by purchase order. Purchasing policies and
    procedures apply uniformly to all funds
    administered by the University.
  • Contact 475-5087 for more information.

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PROPERTY CONTROL
  • The Property Manager is responsible for and
    maintains a current physical inventory of all
    movable property with an acquisition cost of
    1,000.00 or more.
  • The Property Control Office should be notified of
    the receipt of any new property. If any property
    is moved from its assigned location, the Property
    Control Office must be notified. Any property
    that is deemed obsolete to the needs of the
    University should be reported to the Property
    Control Office by the use of Property Control
    Form. Equipment containing parts that may be
    salvageable cannot be dismantled until permission
    is obtained from the Property Control Office. All
    property dispositions must be handled by the
    Property Control Office.
  • Property items that are stolen are to be reported
    to the McNeese Police Department as well as to
    the Property Control Office. Information
    concerning such thefts will be submitted to the
    State Property Control Office.
  • Contact 475-5097 for more information.

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ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  • IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET TO
    VIEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT THE
    HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE.
  • WEBSITE FOR POLICIES
  • http//www.mcneese.edu/policy/
  • WEBSITE FOR HANDBOOK
  • http//www.mcneese.edu/hr

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Adherence to University Policies and Procedures
  • All employees are expected to read and adhere to
    all university policies and procedures as listed
    on the Human Resource website.
  • All employees are expected to read and adhere to
    all information contained in the Faculty/Staff
    handbook.
  • All employees are required to sign a statement
    agreeing to the above conditions. The statement
    is in your McNeese folder.

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  • RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

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Probation Period
  • Most classified employees are hired under a
    probation period.
  • The probation period is a working test period to
    determine if the employee is performing up to
    supervisor and university expectations.
  • A classified employee is first eligible to
    receive permanent status after serving 6 months
    of the probation period.
  • The probation period may extend as long as 2
    years.
  • Normally, an employee will not be retained after
    1 year if the supervisor does not feel the
    quality and/or quantity of work is not up to
    university standards.
  • An employee on a probation period does not have
    the right of appeal.

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Performance EvaluationsClassified Employment
  • The Performance Planning and Review system for
    classified employees begins with a formal
    planning session at the time of hire, and ends
    with a formal rating session on the anniversary
    date. After the rating session, the planning
    session is conducted again for the upcoming year.
  • The anniversary date is 6 months from the hire
    date, and is never changing throughout the
    career.
  • If the final rating score is satisfactory or
    above, the employee will be eligible to receive a
    4 merit increase.
  • The employee will be eligible each year
    thereafter for a merit increase, if the final
    rating score is satisfactory or above.

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Performance EvaluationsUnclassified
  • The Annual Performance Evaluation program for
    certain unclassified employees is mandated by the
    University of Louisiana System board rules.
  • The evaluation program begins with a formal
    planning session at the time of hire and ends
    with a formal rating session on the anniversary
    date.
  • The anniversary date is one year from the hire
    date.

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LEAVE
  • All TWELVE MONTH employees who are on a regular
    tour of duty where the appointment will exceed
    120 days will accrue annual and sick leave at an
    amount applicable to years of service as listed
    below
  • CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT
  • 0-3 years 3.6880 hours bi-weekly
  • 3-5 years 4.6080 hours bi-weekly
  • 5-10 years 5.5360 hours bi-weekly
  • 10-15 years 6.4560 hours bi-weekly
  • 15 years and above 7.3840 hours bi-weekly

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LEAVE
  • UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT
  • 0-3 years 8 hours per month
  • 3-5 years 10 hours per month
  • 5-10 years 12 hours per month
  • 10-15 years 14 hours per month
  • 15 years and above 16 hours per month
  • Faculty members accrue sick leave only
  • FACULTY EMPLOYMENT
  • 0-3 years 7.2 hours per month
  • 3-5 years 9 hours per month
  • 5-10 years 10.8 hours per month
  • 10-15 years 12.6 hours per month
  • 15 years and above 14.4 hours per month

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LEAVE
  • Other leave types available for employees
  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Bereavement,
    Civil and National Leave, Leave Without Pay, and
    Military Leave
  • Leave is pro-rated for all part time employees
  • Handbook contains more information on leave
    accrual and regulations at www.mcneese.edu/hr
    under handbooks

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Application for Leave
  • A pre-approval of leave system is a requirement
    of the university, the Department of Civil
    Service and the University of Louisiana System
    Board.
  • When leave is foreseeable, the employee should
    complete a proper Application for Leave form and
    submit to supervisor in advance for approval.
  • When the leave is not foreseeable, the employee
    should complete a proper Application for Leave
    form, and submit to supervisor immediately upon
    return to duty for approval.

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PAY PERIODS, TIMESHEETS, LEAVE FORMS
  • Employees are responsible for the timely
    completion and submission of an Attendance and
    Leave Record (timesheet) each pay period to the
    Department Head. The Attendance and Leave Record
    is normally provided by the department secretary
    or department head.
  • Leave requests should be in advance and must
    have department/division approval before leave
    begins.
  • The standard Application for Leave form may be
    downloaded and printed from the Human Resources
    website at www.mcneese.edu/hr.
  • Classified employees are paid bi-weekly on
    Friday. Faculty and administrative staff are
    paid monthly on the last working day of the month.

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HOLIDAYS
  • 12 month employees follow the university Holiday
    schedule which can be found on the Human Resource
    website under communications. Forced Closure
    dates are days the university closes, and the
    employee must charge annual or compensatory leave
    to be paid for these days.
  • Faculty members follow the academic calendar
    listed in the catalog.

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DIRECT DEPOSIT
  • First check is pre-noted to check accuracy
    second check is direct deposited.
  • Multiple account direct deposit is available.
  • Forms are available in Human Resources or
    Payroll or can be found on the Human Resource
    website under Forms.

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TUITION REDUCTION
  • McNeese State University promotes educational
    opportunity for employees.
  • An employee may attend one 3 credit hour (3
    clock hour) course during the normal work day
    with supervisor approval.
  • You must use appropriate leave or adjust lunch
    period to cover your absence.
  • A tuition reduction is available for eligible
    employees.
  • Policy and forms are available on the Human
    Resource website at www.mcneese.edu/hr.

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PARKING PERMITS
  • Parking Permits are required for each vehicle
    that will be parked on campus.
  • Parking permit fees are payroll deductible.
  • Parking regulations and permit information must
    be viewed on the University Police website at
    www.mcneese.edu/police.

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ID CARD
  • The first ID card issued is free.
  • There is a fee for lost or stolen ID cards.
  • You must have to use Recreation Complex, check
    out books from the Library, obtain discounts,
    etc.
  • Picture taken at University Police and ID card
    made and issued immediately.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION
  • Employees are covered by workers compensation,
    which provides for payment of medical expenses
    and partial salary payments in the event of an
    approved work-related injury or illness. The
    amount of the benefits payable and the duration
    of payment depend on the nature of the injury or
    illness and the employees salary. In general,
    usual and customary medical expenses incurred in
    connection with an injury or occupational illness
    are paid and partial salary payments are provided
    beginning after the seven-day waiting period.
  • You must complete an Incident/Accident
    Investigation form when an accident occurs during
    the scope of employment and immediately report
    the injury to the direct supervisor. Drug
    testing will be conducted if the injury is
    serious and requires medical treatment.
  • If you sustain a work related injury or
    occupational illness, you should immediately
    inform your supervisor and contact Human
    Resources at 475-5105 for further information.

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BENEFITS
  • Insurance programs-you must enroll within thirty
    (30) days of hire.
  • After thirty (30) days of hire-you are
    considered a late applicant and subject to
    pre-existing conditions.
  • Coverage is effective on the first day of the
    month after a 30 day waiting period.

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BENEFITS
  • You have an Employee Benefit Fact Sheet in your
    folder which gives a basic summary of the benefit
    programs offered at the university.
  • Benefits are offered by employment category and
    appointment type.
  • You must schedule an appointment for a private
    benefit orientation after this meeting.

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RETIREMENT
  • All eligible employees are required to
    participate in a Louisiana state retirement
    system plan or, an Optional Retirement Plan if
    the employment type is unclassified, in
    accordance with the guidelines for such. The
    employee contribution is currently set at 8 of
    gross income and is tax sheltered. The employer
    contribution rate is set annually.

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RETIREMENT
  • Current state laws require all eligible
    classified employees to enroll in the Louisiana
    State Employees Retirement System.
  • LASERS is a defined benefit plan which
    guarantees a benefit based on your age, years of
    service, and final average compensation at
    retirement.
  • For more information regarding LASERS benefits,
    you may visit the website at www.lasers.state.la.u
    s You may register for a pin number on the
    members webpage under members access that will
    allow internet access to important personal
    membership account information.

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RETIREMENT
  • Current state laws require all eligible
    unclassified employees to enroll in the Teachers
    Retirement System of Louisiana or an Optional
    Retirement Plan.
  • TRSL is a defined benefit plan which guarantees
    a benefit based on your age, years of service,
    and final average compensation at retirement.
    The ORP is a defined contribution plan. The
    contributions are invested by the designated ORP
    carrier in the options chosen by the member. The
    performance of the members investments
    determines the retirement benefit.
  • For more information regarding TRSL benefits,
    you may visit the website at www.trsl.org. You
    may register for a pin number on the members
    webpage under members access that will allow
    internet access to important personal membership
    account information.
  • The State of Louisiana has entered into contract
    with the following companies to represent the
    Optional Retirement Program
  • AIG-Valic (www.valic.com )
  • TIAA-Cref (www.tiaa-cref.org)
  • ING (www.ingretirementplans.com )

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Contact Information for Optional Retirement
Program
  • ING-Darren Hood
  • Phone/Office-337-478-9707
  • Phone/Cell-337-794-3688
  • E-mail-daren40_at_suddenlink.net
  • AIG VALIC-Jeanie Pousson
  • Phone/Cell-337-540-7726
  • Phone/Pager-337-438-0439
  • E-mail-gloria_pousson_at_aigvalic.com
  • TIAA-CREF
  • Phone-832-681-7420
  • Phone/Office-1-800-842-2951
  • E-mail-vbranch_at_tiaa-cref.org

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RETIREMENT
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING SOCIAL
    SECURITY
  • FICA TAX WITHHOLDING
  • State of Louisiana regulations do not allow
    withholding for FICA tax (Social Security) when
    the employee participates in a mandatory state
    retirement system.

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SOCIAL SECURITY
  • Government Pension Offset reduction for spouses
    or widower's benefit
  • Normally, when your spouse retires on Social
    Security, you are eligible for 51 percent of your
    spouses benefit if you are at least age 62.
    However, since you are eligible for a benefit
    from TRSL, you may be subject to the Government
    Pension Offset. You will not have a reduction in
    your benefit from Social Security, if you meet
    one of the following
  • conditions
  • You were eligible to retire before December
    1982, and you meet all the requirements for
    Social Security spouses benefits in effect in
    January 1977. (A divorced womans marriage must
    have lasted at least 20 years, and a husband or
    widower must have received one-half of his
    support from his wife.) or
  • You were eligible to retire before July 1,
    1983, and were receiving one-half of your support
    from your spouse.
  • Windfall Elimination Provision
  • If you receive a TRSL retirement benefit, a
    modified benefit formula, known as the Windfall
    Elimination Provision (WEP), is usually used to
    reduce your own Social Security earned benefit.

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