NSU Faculty Handbook
9.0 FACULTY SERVICES
9.1 Enrollment in University Courses
Full-time faculty members may audit or enroll in classes, provided it can be done without interfering with their own assignments or disruption of the department. The University places no limitations on the number of hours of course work in which a faculty member may enroll; however, enrollment in all classes must be approved by the employee's supervisor and account sponsor prior to enrollment.
The University will waive one-half of graduate or undergraduate tuition, not including student fees, on a maximum of six (6) credit hours per semester. The "Full-time Employee Enrollment Request Form" is available in college and department offices. This approval form is required whether requesting reduced fees or not, and regardless of when classes meet.
9.12 Fee Waiver for Children of University Employees
Northeastern has a fee waiver program for children of University employees. Completion of the financial aid application process and an application for Fee Waiver Program for Children of University Employees is required. Applications and information are available in the Office of Scholarships.
9.2 Faculty Identification Cards
University Identification Cards will be issued to part-time and full-time faculty hired for 9 months or longer. Cards will be issued upon presentation of employment verification. The Office of Human Resources will provide verification of employment for new full-time faculty at the employee orientation; verification must be furnished by the department for part-time faculty members.
9.21 Borrowing Books
The faculty identification card permits borrowing books or periodicals from any of the University libraries.
9.22 Admission to Athletic Activities
A faculty and staff identification card allows free admission to the faculty member to all home games of the Northeastern football, basketball and baseball teams. Family members must pay the regular price for admission to these events, unless members of the Redmen Athletic Association. (Contact the Athletics Department for more information on membership.) Special athletic events, such as play-off games, are excluded from the free admission policy. Questions concerning athletic events should be addressed to the Director of Athletics.
9.23 Charging Meals and Merchandise
Upon request, the faculty identification card may be set up to include optional charging privileges. Using the card, faculty may purchase meals in any of the University dining facilities or merchandise from the University Bookstore. Individuals will be billed monthly.
9.3 Recreational Facilities
9.31 Physical Education Facilities
Physical education facilities on the main campus are used primarily for instructional purposes. They may be made available to faculty members at hours not conflicting with regularly scheduled classes and events. Any individual or group wishing to use such facilities needs to contact the chair of the Health and Kinesiology Department prior to planning an event. The Physical Fitness Center, which provides a variety of activities, has individual and family memberships available.
9.32 University Center/Campus Bookstore
The University Center on the NSU-Tahlequah campus houses the University Bookstore, the Market Café Dining Hall, the Office of Conferences and Scheduling, the Cue Bowl Recreation Center, the Food Court, The Drop Zone, Campus Card Services, offices for student organizations, the UC Student Activities Office, and the Dining Services and Catering office.
The University Center offers full-service conference and meeting facilities for student organizations, University departments, and off-campus groups. Scheduling and conference services are provided through the Administrative Offices on the main level. In addition to the UC, this department also has scheduling responsibility for the Branscum Alumni Center, public areas of the Northeastern Education Technology (NET) Building, and NSU's summer conference programs.
The recreational facilities of the University Center (bowling, billiards, electronic games, etc.) are open to all Northeastern employees. Rates are the same as those charged students.
9.4 Campus Parking
All vehicles parked on University property are required to register either online or at the cashier window of the Business Office. Parking permits may be used on any campus. Resident faculty assigned to Broken Arrow or Muskogee may also obtain permits at those locations (Cashier at BA and Administrative Office at NSUM). Faculty/Staff permits will be required in order to park in designated Faculty/Staff lots between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m. faculty may park in Faculty/Staff or Commuter parking areas and commuters may also park in both areas. At no time may faculty park in dorm or family housing areas. A Faculty/Staff identification card is required in order to purchase a permit which is valid from August to August. Hang tags and stickers are available to accommodate multiple car families. Any current permit holder who drives a car to campus without a permit may park in their regular parking area after getting a free temporary parking permit from the Parking and Traffic Office.
Major events on the Tahlequah campus should be coordinated with the Parking and Traffic Office. Visitor parking is reserved for guests on campus who are not affiliated with NSU. Visitors who park on campus are encouraged to obtain a free visitor parking permit available in the Parking and Traffic Office, and the Information Booth in the University Center parking lot. Questions about tickets, fines, decals, temporary parking permits, etc., should be directed to the Parking and Traffic Office.
9.5 University Mail Services
All mail on the Tahlequah campus, is received and dispersed by the University Drop Zone, located in the University Center. There is one mail delivery at approximately mid-morning each week day. Outgoing mail should be at the Drop Zone no later than 3:00 p.m. for processing as it leaves campus at 3:30 p.m. daily. Northeastern will pay postage on mail pertaining to University business only. Such mail must be delivered to the Drop Zone with proper identification of the department to which the mailing costs will be charged. Campus mail is also exchanged through the Drop Zone. Stamps, keys made, a fax service, a bulk mailing/labeling service, and complete mailing/shipping services are available to the University and the public through the Drop Zone. Mail at NSUM is received and dispersed at the Administrative Office and, at NSU-BA it is handled through the Faculty Support Secretary in the building in which the faculty's office is located.
The Drop Zone operates the Courier Service between the Tahlequah campus, NSUM and NSU-BA. It is a one-way, mail room-to-mail room, service for same-day delivery of material going from Tahlequah to Muskogee or Broken Arrow Campus departments. Prior to preparing large mailings, check with the Drop Zone for their current guidelines.
9.6 Telephone, Fax, Postal Usage
Each college on the Tahlequah campus is budgeted for communication purposes. Many phones (extensions) on campus will not allow long distance dialing. Faculty should check with their deans for information on making long distance calls for University business. The billing of personal long distance calls, personal fax messages or personal mail charged to a University account is a violation of University policy.
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