SETU Waterford Staff Handbook
This staff handbook has been prepared to introduce you to the University and to familiarise you with conditions, benefits and entitlements relating to your employment as a member of the Institute.
Staff Learning & Development Strategy 2020-2021
SETU Waterford is committed to encouraging and facilitating staff to pursue professional and personal training and development both in the interests of performing their duties at the highest level possible for the accomplishment of the strategic objectives of the Institute and for self‐fulfilment.This document sets out the Institute training strategy going forward.
E-mail Policy for staff communication with students
The purpose of this student e-mail policy is to ensure more effective communication with students by the University
Computer and Network Security Policy
The purpose of this policy is to detail acceptable usage and responsibilities regarding computer use and network security at Waterford Institute of Technology.
Institute Safety Policy Statement
This document sets out the Institute's health and safety policy for staff, students, visitors and contractors.
Institute Safety Statement
The Institute's Safety Statement is a programme for safeguarding health & safety of all individuals at the Institute, represents management's commitment to health and safety, and states how resources will be implemented in order to maintain the above. It is a commitment commitment to comply with all the relevant health & safety legislation and provides a framework for continual improvement by setting targets and objectives.
SETU Health and Safety Policy Statement
SETU Intellectual Property Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to describe the University's approach to Intellectual Property generated in the context of research in and by the Institute: (a) in such a fashion as to be understandable to the Institute's staff, students and academic and industrial collaborators; (b) in such detail as to provide concrete guidelines in a practical framework; and (c) in sufficient clarity to delineate roles and responsibilities, rights and obligations and to avoid mis-understandings. Intellectual Property FAQ's
Completing, Granting and Presentation of Awards Policy
This document sets-out the Institute’s policy on granting and presenting of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.
SETU Code of Conduct Policy
This Policy sets out the University Code of Conduct ensuring that appropriate standards of conduct are adhered to by our employees.
Recording Policy
Policy on the Recording of Oral and/or Visual Presentations in South East Technological University for Students Registered with the Disability Office.
Code of Practice Document
The Code of Practice of the Disability Office Student Life and Learning.
Cloud Storage Acceptable Usage Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline the guidelines and regulations regarding usage and responsibility in relation to cloud storage of Institute data, in particular the use of OneDrive facilities.
SETU Conflict of Interest Policy
This policy sets out the procedures to be followed by the University in respect to actual, perceived or potential conflicts of interest. The University encourages staff and students to engage in external activities, many of which are also of benefit to the University. On occasion activities may give rise to Conflicts of Interest. This policy seeks to manage these Conflicts of Interest in a manner that is fair to all.
Consultancy PolicySETU Waterford encourages staff to engage in external consulting in order to maintain and develop their professional competence, keep up to date with developments and innovations in business and the professions and to support regional economic and social development by sharing the Institute’s scientific and academic knowledge and facilities with business, the professions and the wider community.
The Research Office (RO) provides administration support and has overall responsibility for Institute Consultancy Services. These procedures are in place for transparency and accountability as well as the legal protection of the Institute and its staff. They should not in any way hinder the establishment of links with appropriate outside institutions, companies and individuals or involvement in joint research for industry/institute co-operation.
Dignitiy and Respect Procedure
Good Practice Guide on Managing Conflict
Procedures for the Resolution of Grievances Disputes
SETU Protected Disclosures Policy
WIT_Child_Safeguarding_Statement.pdf
One Drive Acceptable Use Policy
SETU Waterford Code of Conduct for the Responsible Practice of Research
SETU Waterford Travel Procedures Policy
SETU Waterford TImetabling Policy
WIT Parental Leave Policy and Guidelines
Statment of Terms Honorary Appointees
SETU Recruitment and Selection Policy
SETU Recruitment and Selection Appeals Procedure
SETU Gender Pay Gap report 2022
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