Update on college degree requirements
An Arts and Sciences faculty vote has resulted in a new set of college degree requirements to align with the new K-State Core. The voting results for the amended requirements proposal were:
Yes: 164 | No: 44 | Abstain: 10 | Total Votes: 218
Our thanks to all who participated, and especially to the working group, the department heads, and the faculty, advisors and staff who provided input and worked within and across their units to improve the proposal, discuss the merits of various options, and advocate for their particular views.
Later this week, information about next steps will be sent to department heads, program and curriculum leads, and advisors. Additional steps are needed to finalize the requirements, but we will begin aligning curricula. Next year, we’ll discuss any changes needed after implementing this version and learning from that process.
From ArtSci Human Resources
Action required—Health Insurance Open Enrollment
You must re-enroll for 2024 health benefits even if you do not intend to change your coverage. Enrollment is open Oct. 1-31. Learn more.
Upcoming holidays
Benefits-eligible employees who earn vacation can view this year’s remaining holidays on this 2023 State Employee Holidays list. Unless there is a specific need for an employee to work on these days, they should not work. If they work, they earn holiday comp time.
Veterans Day is a recognized holiday for employees who earn vacation leave, but the university remains open. Only employees who are required to conduct necessary business should be requested to work. Non-exempt employees who work are compensated at one and one-half times (comp time or pay). Exempt staff who work are given equivalent time off at a later date. Your unit’s HR personnel can tell you how to report hours worked on Veterans Day.
The university is on limited operations during the last week of December. Please watch K-State Today for further information on the holiday schedule.
Purple Commencement Regalia Requirement
Please be aware and tell your students: Undergraduates participating in Commencement must wear purple regalia. It can be purchased from K-State Campus Store. If students already bought black regalia from the store, they can exchange it for purple. The purple costs $5 more.
Student enrollment begins Oct. 23
Enrollment opens for students Oct. 23. Faculty and staff members with advisor responsibilities should be reaching out to students, scheduling campaigns, and meeting with students to support them during enrollment. More info about enrollment dates is on the Registrar’s Priority Dates & Enrollment Times page.