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Departure/Separation from Penn State Information 

• Resignation from University Employment ( HR52 )
• Things to Know when Leaving University Employment ( HR55 )
• Separation and Transfer Protocol (HR102)

Guidelines for Hiring

• Affirmative Action Guidelines:  Recruiting a Diverse Workforce [PDF 44K]
• Affirmative Action Recruitment Report [Form]
• Penn State Affirmative Action Office Website
• Types of Apoointments HR06

Handbooks and Information Guides 

As of June 2018, the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs is reviewing and revising the content of the most recent Penn State Faculty Handbook and the ancillary handbook for part-time faculty, both of which have been intended for use as general reference tools rather than as official sources of University policies and guidelines. The office will provide updates about handbook content when the review and revision period is complete.  

In the interim, Penn State faculty and others should consult the University’s comprehensive policy website for information. Faculty also are encouraged to refer to the University Faculty Senate website, which includes a variety of resources for faculty, including the frequently updated Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. 

• The Faculty Handbook can be found at http://www.psu.edu/provost/FacultyHandbook 
•  The Part-Time Faculty Handbook can be found at http://www.psu.edu/vpaa/pdfs/pt_faculty_handbook.pdf
• The Staff Employee Handbook can be found at http://ohr.psu.edu/assets/employee-relations/documents/Staffhandbook.pdf

Information Relating to Educational Opportunities and Professional Development

• Sabbatical leaves of absence
• Employee Professional Development (Workplace Learning)

Omnbudspersons (Department and College)

An Ombudsperson is a person who investigates and attempts to resolve complaints and problems, as between employees and an employer or between students and a university. 

• Faculty Ombudsperson in EMS: Jose Fuentes, Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
• Staff Ombudsperson 
• Meteorology Graduate Students Ombudspersons: Paul Markowski and/or Sukyoung Lee

Performance Evaluation and Management  

• Faculty Activity Summary
• Evaluation and Promotion of Fixed Term Faculty

Promotion Process  

• Promotion and Tenure Committee Guidelines
• Meteorology Fixed Term and Research (FT and R) Faculty Promotion Guidelines 
• Human Resources (information for the below topics can be found under Human Resources)
  • Annual Performance Review
  • Diversity and Inclusion resources
  • Promotion and Tenure Information
  • Employee Resources
  • Penn State Policies

Safety  

• Worker's Compensation Information (Reporting an Injury) 
• Bicycle Policy 
• College of EMS Safety and Emergency Information