Section 7.A: Civil Rights & Accessibility Policies (Revised October 2004)

• ADA Accessibility
  • Requirements for Program Availability and Office Access
  • Requirements for web page accessibility
  • Meeting Publication and/or Video Needs 
• Civil Rights

• Government Required Posters

• ISU Extension Diversity Plan (July 2010)

• Diversity Plan Update Report (January 2011)

Section 7.B: Personnel Policies

• Conflict of Interest (May 2011) 
• Rules of Personal Conduct
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Intoxicants/Illegal Drugs/Alcohol
  •  The possession or the consumption of intoxicants is not permitted on or within the university administrative, instructional, and research facilities.
  • Drugs which are not legally available shall not be used, possessed, sold, or distributed on campus or at any other university facility. Moreover, the distribution of prescription drugs on the campus by a student to another person is prohibited.
• Smoking Policy
  • The smoking policy for County Extension Offices should follow the university policy of smoke-free public buildings. There should be no smoking anywhere the public can smell or see it. This applies to any meeting rooms and/or office areas the public might have access to. The staff in the office will and should be considered the same as the client when it comes to a smoking policy. County-specific questions should be directed to the Extension Personnel Office at (515) 294-3283.
• University Safety Policy
• First Aid Requirements
• Iowa State University Policy on Racial and Ethnic Harassment
• Policy on Sexual Harassment
  • Prevention Expectations
  • Training for Staff
• Inclement Weather Policy
  • Need for County Office Policy
  • University Policy on Campus
• Political Activities
• Professional Development Philosophy, Policy, Procedures
• ISU Extension Child Protection and Safety Policy
  • Child Protection and Safety Policy Memo dated March 1, 1995
  • Addendum to ISU Extension Child Protection and Safety Policy
  • Procedures for Processing the Non-Law Enforcement Record Check Request
• Family Leave and Medical Leave Act
• International Travel Policy
  • It has been requested that the Office of the Vice Provost provide a policy statement on international travel. International travel and domestic travel for ISU Extension staff are governed by the same policies. Travel must be authorized by the staff member's supervisor. Questions of clarification should be forwarded to the Office of the Vice Provost. In general, travel expenses reimbursed by Extension are for professional development and/or the development and maintenance of programs. Foreign assignments with organizations like VOCA are encouraged. They should be restricted to about two weeks. Supervisor approval is required. Staff and faculty normally should accept not more than one of these assignments per year.
• Communication Technology (2009)
• Cell Phone Policy (2010)
• Social Media Policy (2010)
• Leased Vehicle (2009)
• Mileage (2009)
• Virtual Office (2009)
• Guiding Principles of Housing ISU Extension Program Specialist (2010)

Section 7.C: Partnering Policies (Revised April 2003)

• Cooperation and Co-sponsorship with Other Agencies and Organizations
• Providing Mailing Lists
• Staff Relationships with Special Interest Organizations

Section 7.D: Policies on Contracts and Grants (Revised April 2003)

• ISU Extension Policy on Applying for Federal Grants
• County Awards Administered by County Extension Councils
• County Awards Administered by Iowa State University
• In-house Grants
• Grant Management Responsibilities

Section 7.E: Revenue Generation Policies (also referred to as Cost Recovery)

• Reimbursement Procedures
  • County Extension Offices
  • Partners
  • Travel
    • Extension
    • Non-Extension
  • Purchasing Items