University of Nebraska leaders have approved a new system-wide policy that clarifies pay practices and who is required to work when a major administrative unit is closed because of inclement weather. The policy applies to all regular, temporary and on-call employees holding non-academic positions across the NU campuses, including employees in administrative, managerial/professional and office/service positions. The policy does not apply to faculty. Under the policy, in … [Read more...] about University of Nebraska inclement weather policy approved
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UNK sets COVID-19 policies to begin fall semester; Masks required on campus
The plan is at unk.edu/covidplan BY TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has developed and released a new plan aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. A task force made up of 30 campus representatives established the series of policies and best practices, which will serve as a road map for UNK students, faculty, staff and guests returning to campus for the Aug. 24 start of classes. UNK worked … [Read more...] about UNK sets COVID-19 policies to begin fall semester; Masks required on campus
UNK implementing new tobacco policy Aug. 1
KEARNEY – On Aug. 1, University of Nebraska at Kearney will take a community step to being healthier with implementation of a new tobacco policy. Existing policy prohibits tobacco use in UNK facilities or vehicles, and within 10 feet of entrances or work sites on the grounds. The new policy expands “tobacco free” areas to all campus grounds, with the exception of locations in parking lots. A tobacco-free coalition under UNK’s Peer Health Education group in 2012 … [Read more...] about UNK implementing new tobacco policy Aug. 1
