Department Check List

The following list includes, but not limited to, the kind of information your manager or supervisor may provide during your department orientation.

  • Welcome letter
  • Copy of job description
  • Statement of department goals/mission/vision
  • Department member information
  • Department phone list
  • Department organization chart
  • List of all current department projects
  • Campus maps
  • Office supply order procedure
  • Severe weather plan
  • Personnel policies
  • Normal work hours/time report and procedures
  • Workplace attire information
  • Meal break/work break policies
  • Conflict of interest and solicitation policies
  • University attendance standards & policies
  • Safe and healthy work environment policies 
  • Parking procedures
  • Emergency procedures
  • Telephone/email policies
  • WSU telephone directory
  • Systems training
  • Software/hardware access 
  • Performance evaluation process
  • WSU publications

As you review the list, write down some questions you may want to ask your manager/supervisor during your department orientation. One of these questions should be how your S/C/D affects our customers (WSU students) and how your job will ensure customer satisfaction.