Skip redundant pieces
Human Resources & Equal Opportunity

Eligibility for Service Awards

Tools

Contact

Email Address hrdept@ku.edu
Phone Number (785) 864-4946
Fax Number (785) 864-5790

Related Info

Eligibility for University of Kansas, Lawrence Campus Service Awards

1. Eligibility will be based on having an appointment of 50% or greater and on years of service as an employee of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center Campuses and participating affiliated corporations as designated in the list below. Employees on phased retirement are exempt from the minimum 50% appointment.

  • KU Alumni Association
  • Kansas and Burge Unions
  • KU Athletic Corporation
  • Hilltop Child Development Center (added 04/05)
  • ROTC Programs (civilian staff only)
  • Other closely related affiliated unit(s) at the discretion of the Employee Recognition Committee

2. Employment or circumstances which will not be counted as contributing to accrued years of service include:

  1. Appointment to student positions
  2. Time elapsing between resignations and rehire
  3. Appointments to other state agencies except as noted above
  4. Time elapsing while on permanent disability leave prior to retirement
  5. Appointment to a position after retirement (i.e. retiree rehire) does not count towards State service.

3. An appointment for an academic year shall be counted as one year of service. Similarly, time elapsing while on an authorized leave will not be deducted from the length of service.

4. If an employee retires during the year in which he/she is to be honored and that employee has accrued the necessary service time prior to the Recognition Ceremony, the retiree will be invited to attend the ceremony and receive his/her service award.

5. Service will be based on the calculation of adjusted KU start date as determined by HR/EO adhering to the above calculation guidelines. The cut off date for counting service is September 18th of the recognition year.

 

(rev 05/07)