• Standards of Conduct Notice   for State Employees
  These   Standards of Conduct  are prescribed by the Texas State Legislature.

• Equal Employment Opportunity
  The  law  requires an employer to post a notice describing the Federal  laws  prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity notice in  English and  Spanish
  • Know Your Rights
  • A&M System Policy 08.01 Section 1.1

• HIV/AIDS Notice
  HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Brochure is offered by The Texas Department of Health (TDH). The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Service Act, Chapter 85, Texas Health and Safety Code, specifies that workplace guidelines be established to ensure that the rights and privileges of individuals infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are protected (System Regulation   34.04.03: HIV/AIDS in the Workplace and Learning Environment). Visit the   TDH website  for additional information.

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation Program (DAAPP) Notice
  DAAPP Notice:  Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees. Because alcohol and drug abuse is a significant problem in the United States, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is concerned about substance abuse on our campuses.
  • System Policy   34.02: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • System Regulation   34.02.01: Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation Programs
  • University Rule   34.02.01.K1: Alcohol and Illegal Substance Abuse

• Compensatory Time Notice
  All state agencies are required to notify their employees of the state's policy on compensatory time. Please read the information provided in the accordion below about federal and state compensatory time and how it may be used.

• Notice of Privacy Practices for Medical Information
  The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, also known as the   HIPAA Privacy Rule  requires that we provide detailed notice in writing of our privacy practices. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

• Safety and Security Notices
  Campus Security Policies and Crime Statistics (CLERY Act) & Annual Fire Safety Report on Student Housing

• • Texas A&M University- Kingsville is committed to providing an environment of academic study and employment free from harassment or discrimination to all segments of its community including faculty, staff, students, guests and vendors. Harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and discrimination are illegal under federal and state statutes, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and is prohibited by Texas A&M University - Kingsville. The university will promptly address all complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and related retaliation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
  • Title IX Information

• Per University Rule 33.99.14.K1 existing employees must inform their supervisor or appropriate university office within 24 hours of any criminal arrests, criminal charges, or criminal convictions, excluding misdemeanor traffic offenses punishable only by fine. If circumstances prevent this, employees should notify their supervisor as soon as the situation allows it, and provide explanation for the delay. Employees should refer to University Rule 33.99.14.K1 to determine the appropriate university office to notify.

Texas A&M University–Kingsville provides vacation-eligible employees with paid time off to celebrate their birthdays. Beginning September 1, 2011, full-time employees are entitled to one day off (8 hours) during their birthday month, subject to specific guidelines. Individuals in temporary, task-based, part-time, contract, or 9-month faculty positions are not eligible. Birthday leave may be utilized on any day within the birth month; however, if it poses a challenge, it can be rearranged. Employees eligible for vacation who are working less than full-time are required to utilize their vacation hours for the remaining time.

Birthday Leave Guidance

Fulltime permanent staff, who have earned a degree from an accredited institution may qualify for the Texas A&M University- Kingsville Educational Achievement Award.  The employee must have a performance evaluation on file with an overall rating of meeting or exceeding expectations and a written request for the appropriate educational achievement.  The request must be submitted to Human Resources, through the Provost, Vice President, or the most senior division administrator. 

Employees may be eligible for an Educational Achievement Award if they were an employee status effective September 1, 2020. Employees must also have been enrolled in consecutive semesters since Fall 2020 through commencement. 

The memo, and a copy of the employee’s transcript, must be received no later than Friday, August 23rd for human resources to process the increase by the effective date of September 1^st.  The salary adjustments are based on the salary in effect on August 30^th and will be consistent with the educational achievement levels described below.

 Educational Achievement Award amounts:

1. Bachelor’s degree: +3%
2. Master’s degree: +4%
3. Doctorate: +5%

Please note that there will be no retroactive awards for transcripts that are submitted after the August 23rd deadline.