Office of Human Resources
The Pennsylvania State University
510 James M. Elliott Building
University Park, PA 16802
Staff Employee Handbook
The Staff Employee Handbook was last updated on August 27, 2009.
Questions or Comments send e-mail to: Danielle Fritchman
Contents
About this Handbook
About the University
The University as an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
Definition of Regular and Nonregular Employee
Additional Policies for Staff Employees
Staff Benefits
Staff Position Evaluation and Compensation
Failure to Meet Acceptable Standards of Performance
Staff Grievance Procedure
Committee on Human Resources Representatives
Staff Advisory Council
Other Services and Regulations
Facilities and Events
Index
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About this Handbook
This handbook has been designed to acquaint staff employees holding either a standing
or fixed-term I appointment with the various policies, services, and facilities of the
University which will directly affect them during their careers with the University. This
booklet should answer the questions most frequently asked by employees. It is
prepared as a ready reference. However, it is not intended to be definitive on policy
matters, nor does it grant substantive contractual rights to University employees. More
precise definitions, special cases, and additional details must be obtained from the
offices or publications where materials for this handbook were gathered. This electronic
version of the Employee Handbook is updated on a regular basis. The official source
documents for policies in effect at the University are in GURU (General University
Reference Utility). Additional information can be accessed at the following home page
addresses:
Office of Human Resources - (human resources matters)
Penn State - (services and facilities)
Faculty and Staff Services Quick Reference - (quick reference link)
NOTE: Throughout the handbook and in GURU, Human Re