Training and Development Policy
Chapter 4880
Revised January 26, 2005
Table of Contents
.010 Introduction
.020 Mission
.030 Goals
.040 Participation
.050 Enrollment
.060 Mandated Training
.070 Elective Programs
.080 Promotion
.090 Support for Training and Development Activities
.100 Accommodation
Kansas State University believes in and is committed to continuous learning for staff and faculty alike. The following policy supports that commitment.
The Department of Employee Relations and Training serves as a central focus for the coordination, planning and provision of learning opportunities that support workplace effectiveness.
In support of the university's mission and aims, Employee Relations and Training strives to:
Regular status and probationary employees may participate in Employee Relations and Training programs, provided the employee’s department approves and enrollment is open. Employee Relations and Training sometimes restricts participation based on the intended audience, the instructional format, or the available facility.
Training sessions take place during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Time spent attending such programs--with approval--is considered paid work time and need not be made up.
Pre-registration for training events is important because a) seating may be limited, b) participant materials must be prepared in advance, and c) interest in the topic can be measured. The registration method for each program appears in the promotional materials. Prior to enrolling, each participant should obtain his or her department's approval if it is required by the department.
The State of Kansas mandates that the appointing autority provide 1) orientation for new civil service employees and 2) training for new civil service supervisors.
The Division of Human Resources introduces new employees to the Kansas State University system. On the job, the supervisor orients each new employee, providing information about job responsibilities and aspects of the workplace. New Employee Orientation shall be completed within 30 days of the original appointment. For additional information, refer to Chapter 4070, "Classified Employee Orientation," Policy and Procedure Manual.
A State of Kansas employee in a supervisory position must successfully complete supervisory training within six months of the date of appointment or promotion. Pending the approval of the appointing authority, the probationary period can be extended up to twelve months if the training cannot be completed within six. Probationary supervisors are given priority in enrollment, but certified supervisors, lead workers and unclassified faculty or staff may also participate in supervisory training.
In addition to the training discussed above, Employee Relations and Training coordinates a variety of seminars and workshops at little or no cost to the individual or the department. Topics fall into these general areas:
Employee Relations and Training uses a variety of resources to market training and development programs:
Whatever the media, each release provides the learning objectives, a course description, any prerequisites, logistical information, and the method of enrollment.
Kansas State University supports continuous learning activities for its employees in the following ways:
Any participant requesting accommodation should contact Employee Relations and Training at least five business days before the scheduled event.
Employee Relations and Training welcomes suggestions for future programs, comments about past events, or questions about this policy. Please contact the office at training@ksu.edu.
