Academic Catalog

2023-2024

General Information

Employment of Relatives

Denison's policy does not prohibit hiring relatives of employees. However, employment of relatives which would result in a relative being in a direct supervisory role over another is prohibited. No staff member is permitted to participate in any decision or final recommendation on hiring, promotion, salary, leave of absence, retention or any other condition of employment of a relative. Relatives are considered to be an employee's spouse, domestic partner (as defined in this handbook), son, daughter, mother, father, sister, brother, half-sister, half-brother, step-father, step- mother, current father-in-law, and current mother-in-law, an employee's aunt, uncle, grandparent, grandchild, niece, nephew, current brother-in-law, current sister-in-law and legal guardian. If a relationship develops during the course of employment that violates this policy, the university, through the Office of Human Resources, will work with the individuals involved to resolve the situations. In all cases, the needs of the university determine the resolution, including transfer and termination.

Rehiring Former Employees

An employee dismissed for cause is not eligible to be rehired. Employees with three (3) or more years of continuous service and who are re-hired by the university will have years of service calculated from date of original employment but without credit for the period of absence. This is the adjusted date of service. The adjusted date of service is used to determine eligibility for vacation, retirement, length of service awards, and dependent tuition benefit programs. Applicable waiting periods for the long-term disability plan, and other relevant programs, begin from the date of rehire. Employees with less than three (3) years of prior service who are re-hired will have all staff benefits and length of service awards calculated from date of re-hire.

Publications

  • Denison's website, Denison.edu, is the information hub of campus. Find up-to-date news and events here, as well as engaging articles about students, faculty, and staff.
  • Denison Magazine, published twice a year with a circulation of about 40,000, features news and articles about alumni, students, and faculty.
  • Denison In the Know is an email newsletter with campus updates, news, and stories, published weekly during the academic year.
  • The Denisonian, a student-published weekly newspaper, has been sharing campus news and events since 1857 and is funded by the Denison Campus Governance Association.
  • The Bullsheet, a daily forum for news, humor, and community dialogue, is produced by Denison students and is funded by the Denison Campus Governance Association.