Administrative Policies and Procedures
The Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual serves as a reference for faculty and staff regarding employment policies, institutional practices, and operational procedures at Lamar State College Orange. The manual is governed by the Board of Regents for the Texas State University System.
Revised: March 2026 | Scope: Faculty and Staff
Section 2 – Hiring Practices
- 2.0 Nepotism
- 2.1 Dual Employment
- 2.2 Nominations and Appointments
- 2.3 Limitation on Contracts
- 2.4 Student Employment
- 2.5 Disclosure of Information
- 2.6 Selective Service Registration or Exemption
- 2.7 Criminal Record Searches
- 2.8 Driving Policy
- 2.9 Campus Program for Minors
- 2.10 Volunteers
- 2.11 Prohibited Initiatives — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Section 4 – Attendance and Leave
- 4.0 Attendance
- 4.1 Campus Closing
- 4.2 Leave Records
- 4.3 Vacation Leave
- 4.4 Sick Leave
- 4.5 Catastrophic Sick Leave Pool
- 4.6 Leave Without Pay (LWOP)
- 4.7 Extended Leave Without Pay
- 4.8 Military Leave
- 4.9 Response/Training Leave
- 4.10 Leave for Assistance Dog Training
- 4.11 Family Medical Leave
- 4.12 Parental Leave
- 4.13 Foster Parental Leave
- 4.14 Emergency Bereavement Leave
- 4.15 Emergency Leave/Administrative Leave and Other Leave
- 4.16 Workers' Compensation
- 4.17 Return-to-Work Policy and Procedures
- 4.18 Jury Duty
- 4.19 Children in the Workplace
- 4.20 Right to Express Breast Milk
Section 5 – Conditions of Employment
- 5.0 Ethics
- 5.1 Standards of Conduct
- 5.2 Fraud
- 5.3 Performance Rating
- 5.4 Disciplinary Actions and Terminations
- 5.5 Informal Complaints and Grievances
- 5.6 Use of State Property
- 5.7 Social Events with Alcohol
- 5.8 Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- 5.9 Tobacco Free Workplace
- 5.10 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- 5.11 Whistle Blower
- 5.12 Open Records Act
- 5.13 Sexual Misconduct
- 5.14 Racial Harassment
- 5.15 Concealed Handgun
- 5.16 Specialized Training Reimbursement
- 5.17 Personal Appearance
- 5.18 Open Flame
- 5.19 Key Control
- 5.20 Social Media
- 5.21 Child Abuse Reporting and Training
- 5.22 Expressive Activities
- 5.23 Identity Theft Prevention Program
- 5.24 Foreign Adversary
- 5.25 Service Animals
- 5.26 Email Etiquette
- 5.27 Public Information Act (PIA) Requests
- 5.28 Acceptance of Gifts
Section 6 – Employee Benefits
- 6.0 Insurance
- 6.1 Retirement
- 6.2 Insurance and Retirement
- 6.3 Benefit Replacement Pay (BRP)
- 6.4 Savings Plans
- 6.5 Employee Education and Training Plan
- 6.6 Corporate Travel Charge Card
- 6.7 Employee Assistance Program
- 6.8 Professional Development
- 6.9 Professional Licenses
- 6.10 Wireless Communication Equipment
- 6.11 Employee Tuition Assistance Plan for Spouses and Dependents