Policy statement. The special research leave will be granted to faculty members without pay who are authorized to take a leave of absence with approval of the department chairperson, collegial dean and vice president for academic and student affairs or designee. The special research leave will be granted when the faculty member has been approved for leave based on an offer of a research fellowship or other research appointment, for which no university financial support is requested, at another university, research center, institute, or recognized research or scholarly organization.

1. Some special investigations which faculty members wish to pursue require unusual time commitments. The research or creative activity appointments are intended to help in such situations and is awarded either as an academic year or summer grant. An academic-year appointment is an authorization to the collegial dean and the departmental chairperson to make a major and unusual shift in a faculty member's load from teaching to research/creative activity duties.

1. Policy statement. In an effort to recruit highly qualified employees to join Kent state university, the university may offer candidates a stipend to defray the costs of relocation. A one-time stipend for moving expenses is shall be permissible when it is deemed necessary in order to negotiate a satisfactory offer of appointment for senior level administrative positions, faculty positions or athletic coaches.

1. Policy purpose. The purpose of this policy is to document the responsibilities and requirements related to capital asset handling and recordkeeping of university property, including capital assets. The associate vice president for facilities planning and operations is responsible for the administration of this policy, as well as the development, implementation, and communication of the procedures necessary for the sale and/or disposition of university property as provided herein.
2. Definitions.
   1. University property.

1. Policy. All publications bearing the seal or imprint of the university must be processed by the publications and printing office.

1. Purpose. It is the policy of Kent state university that openness leads to a better informed citizenry, which leads to better government and better public policy. It is the policy of Kent state university to adhere to the Ohio public records act.
2. Definitions.
   1. Record.

1. Purpose. Kent state university recognizes that cellular devices are often necessary and efficient for conducting university business. This policy is designed to allow the university to establish procedures that meet state and federal regulations for the provision of cellular devices to university employees in a manner reflecting best business practices.
2. Eligible employees. This policy applies to all full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees that must have a cellular device to effectively perform their work.

1. Purpose. All individuals handling university money, both cash and checks, are, in effect, responsible to the state of Ohio for its proper security and accountability.
2. Operational procedures for university funds.
   1. Petty cash. The use of petty cash funds should be kept to a minimum. Where a petty cash or change fund is necessary, one person should be assigned the responsibility for handling it. Each petty cash fund should be balanced at least weekly and each change fund should be balanced at the end of each cashiering session.

1. Purpose.

1. General. The university reserves the right to regulate the time, place and manner of posting of printed material and the distribution of printed material and the use of sound amplification so as not to substantially disrupt the university functions of teaching, research, public service, administration, or authorized events. The university is not responsible for the content of the printed material being posted or distributed.
2. Violations.