Kansas State University

Office Recognition for Employee Retirement

The lead employee of the retiree or an administrator and one or more administrators plan an appropriate recognition event, and purchase a card and/or recognition gift (if part of the planned recognition event).

1. Event possibilities
   1. Luncheon or dinner where all who attend buy their own lunch or dinner. An administrator pays for the meal of retiree.
   2. In office reception during office hours where the administrators pay for cake, beverages, etc. Available office paper supplies to be used.
   3. Out of the office reception during office hours where the administrators pay for cake, beverages, paper supplies, etc.
   4. The lead employee of the retiree and the retiree agree upon an appropriate recognition; the lead employee is to review the agreed upon recognition with her/his supervisor and/or an administrator.
2. Recognition Gift possibilities
   1. The lead employee of the retiree or an administrator purchases a card and circulates the card and a request from employees an optional $5.00 donation for a gift.
   2. The lead employee of the retiree or an administrator and one or more administrators purchase a recognition gift.
   3. The lead employee of the retiree and the retiree agree upon an appropriate recognition; the lead employee is to review the agreed upon recognition with her/his supervisor and/or an administrator.

Policy Adopted: 12.17.07