University Policies > A-Z Index > Rewards and Recognition Policy for Classified Staff

Rewards and Recognition Policy for Classified Staff

Authority: President
Date Enacted or Revised: Enacted May 14, 2019; Revised January 13, 2020; November 2021; July 31, 2024

Purpose

McNeese State University fully supports and recognizes the importance of acknowledging classified employees for significant work related accomplishments, outstanding performance and service to the University. The purpose of this policy, under the provisions of Civil Service Rule 6.16.1 for Rewards and Recognition, is to acknowledge and reward classified employees with nonmonetary awards, related to their accomplishments.

General Requirements

Only permanent, full-time, classified employees are eligible for awards under this policy.

McNeese will submit an annual report by July 31 of each fiscal year to the Department of State Civil Service detailing all awards given to employees under this policy, and the names of award recipients will be publicly posted in accordance with SCS requirements.

Provisions

Depending upon available funding, McNeese State University shall present the following awards:

Awards for Service Commitment to the University

This award will be given annually, according to the list below, to employees for their total number of years of service as of September 15 each year.

  • New hires and less than 5 years of service: McNeese State University lapel pin valued at approximately $3.85
  • 5-9 years of service: McNeese State University lapel pin valued at approximately $3.85
  • 10-19 years of service: McNeese State University lapel pin valued at approximately $2.50
  • 20-29 years of service: McNeese State University lapel pin valued at approximately $1.95
  • 30 or more years of service: McNeese State University lapel pin valued at approximately $4.50

The service pins will be awarded by the president annually based on service information obtained through the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment, which will compile a list of service award recipients each year. No application or nomination process is required for employees to receive a service pin.

Communication

This policy is distributed via hard copy posted in the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment and the University Policies webpage.