# Operating Procedures

Running a university takes a lot of moving parts, and we’re here to help it all run smoothly. This page is your go-to guide for operating procedures that keep our campus humming, from everyday processes to those occasional “wait, how do I…?” moments. Whether you’re onboarding a new team member, managing departmental workflows, or just brushing up on best practices, you’ll find clear steps, helpful resources, and everything you need to keep things on track.

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#### Human Resources Operating Procedures:

- [Concurrent Employment Operating Procedure](https://www.astate.edu/documents/hr-concurrent-employment.pdf)
- [Graduate Assistantships](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1437)
- [Identification Cards](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1438)
- [Educational Benefits](https://asusystem.edu/policy/employee-discount-of-tuition-and-select-fees-2-24/)
- [Early Retirement](https://asusystem.edu/policy/early-retirement-benefits-2-26/)
- [Employment Practices](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1439)
- [Nepotism Operating Procedure ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/nepotism-2-01/)
- [Payroll Services: Payroll Check Distribution](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1244)
- [Catastrophic Leave Program Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1441)
- [Equal Employment Opportunity](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1442)
- [Payroll Services: Time Reports](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1245)
- [Work Schedules Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1443)
- [Payroll Services: Pay Periods - General Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1246)
- [Payroll Services: Pay Periods - Interim &amp; Summer Session Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1247)
- [Payroll Services: Pay Periods - Additional Payments to Faculty Operating Procedure ](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1248)
- [Employee Transfers and Terminations](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1444)
- [Employee Benefits - Miscellaneous Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1445)
- [Extra Compensation Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1163)
- [Life Passes Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1446)
- [Retiree Unused Sick Leave Compensation Operating Procedure ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/payment-for-unused-sick-leave-upon-retirement-2-23/)
- [Release Time for Fitness Purposes](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1447)
- [Leave for Participation of Your Children's Education Activities](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1448)
- [Staff Development Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1449)
- [Professional Development Plan Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1450)
- [Permanent Residency Operating Procedure ](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1242)
- [Modified Summer Work Schedule Operating Procedure ](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1452)
- [Annual Leave Policy (ASU System Policy)](https://asusystem.edu/policy/1172/)

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#### System Policies &amp; Other Procedures 

- [Administrative Grievance System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/administrative-grievance-2-70/)
- [Alcohol System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/alcohol-weapons-7-01-test-for-jeff/)
- [Background Checks System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/background-checks-2-03/)
- [Check-Out (Offboarding) System Policy](https://astate-prod.dotcms.cloud/dotAsset/80fc8337-f726-4c10-8ef5-8b3b46776bb7.pdf)
- [Child Maltreatment Reporting System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/child-maltreatment-reporting-5-01/)
- [Conflict of Interest or Conflict of Commitment System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/conflict-of-interest-and-or-conflict-of-commitment-2-63/)
- [Distribution of Information Regarding Sex Offenders System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/distribution-of-information-regarding-sex-offenders-policy-and-residential-restrictions-for-registered-sex-offenders-3-03/)
- [Drug-Free Workplace System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/drug-policy-2-61/)
- [Emeritus Status System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/emeritus-status-2-82/)
- [Employee Debt Collection ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/1214/)
- [Freedom of Expression System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/freedom-of-expression-operating-procedure/)
- [FLSA Time &amp; Attendance Operating Procedure](https://asusystem.edu/policy/time-and-attendance-management-operating-procedure/)
- [Inclement Weather Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1453)
- [Leave of Absence Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1252 "Leave of Absence Operating Procedure")
- [Maximum Working Hours Operating Procedure](https://asusystem.edu/policy/maximum-working-hours-for-employees-not-eligible-for-benefits-operating-procedure/)
- [New Account Creation Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1454)
- [New Hire and Annual Employee Training System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/new-hire-and-annual-employee-training-policy-2-04/)
- [Persona Non Grata System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/persona-non-grata-8-02/)
- [Retirement: Access to Retirement Accounts by Full-Time Employees System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/access-to-retirement-accounts-by-full-time-employees-2-21/)
- [Retirement: Access to Retirement Account Due to Hardship System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Benefits-Compensation-2.20-Retirement-Access-to-Account-Due-to-Hardship.pdf)
- [Early Retirement Benefits System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/early-retirement-benefits-2-26/)
- [Smoke-Free Campus Operating Procedure](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1455)
- [Student Worker Operating Procedure ](https://kb.astate.edu/attachments/1456)
- [Telecommuting System Policy](https://asusystem.edu/policy/1221/)
- [Weapons System Policy ](https://asusystem.edu/policy/alcohol-weapons-7-02-weapons/)

<p class="callout success">Questions regarding Operating Procedure or System Policy? For assistance or questions regarding Operating Procedures or System Policies, please contact the [Human Resources](mailto:hr@astate.edu) department.</p>