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It is the objective of the University to provide work areas that normally meet acceptable
standards of physical comfort. From time to time a lack of heating/cooling, lack of
water/electricity, or other problems may occur. In such circumstances, campus
administration, with input from Facilities Operations and approval from FHSU’s
Department of Human Resources, will determine whether adjustments in work schedules
or physical space assignment should be made. Factors considered in making such
determinations will include among other things the severity of the condition, the
anticipated duration of the condition, and the impact on University operations. If staff are
unable to perform work duties or cannot be reassigned to other areas, paid administrative
leave will be approved by FHSU’s Department of Human Resources for non-exempt staff
until the work area meets acceptable standards of physical comfort.
D. Possession of Firearms
General Policy
No weapons as defined by Board policy shall be allowed on University property unless
authorized pursuant to this policy. Fort Hays State University will also comply with and
enforce the Personal and Family Protection Act, K.S.A. 75-7c01 et. seq. and amendments
thereto. Pursuant to this act, Fort Hays State University prohibits the carrying of
concealed weapons into and upon any university facility.
E. Tobacco Usage Policy
Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited in all Fort Hays State University
buildings and facilities. Smoking is only permitted on the FHSU campus proper,
Sternberg Museum, Kansas Wetlands Educational Center, and the University Farm,
Pavilion and Rodeo Grounds (collectively referred to as “FHSU’s campus”) in designated
parking lots. A map showing the parking lots that have been designated as smoking areas
can be viewed at http://www.fhsu.edu/policies/administrative and is incorporated in this
policy. Smoking is prohibited in all other areas on FHSU's campus that are not clearly
marked as a designated smoking area.
Complaints concerning violations of these regulations will be submitted to the University
Police Department (UPD). The UPD shall have the authority to warn, issue a citation
including a fine and/or remove flagrant violators of this policy or any rude or insolent
person who is in violation of this policy from campus, pursuant to the provisions
regarding Campus Bans and Trespassing in the Fort Hays State University Use of
Campus Facilities policy. After a warning the first offense will carry a fine of $10, the
second offense $25, and all future offenses $50. Additionally, if such person is a student,
the matter will be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for handling in accordance
with the Student Code of Conduct. If such person is an employee, the matter will be
referred to the employee's supervisor and, in the case of classified employees, the
Director of Human Resources. Each violation of this policy by an employee will be
considered a disciplinary event with consequences determined by the number of events.
By this policy, the entire university community is encouraged to communicate this
policy, and the location of the designated smoking areas, to all other university
community members and visitors. All contractors working on campus should be