It is the policy of the University that gifts related to the following events may be presented to an employee and must be NON-CASH in nature:

1. Employee recognition.  These awards limited to $75/person are meant to be occasional and should be provided within an established recognition program and based on objective criteria to remain nondiscriminatory.  
2. Length of Service.  The award must be given for length of service achievement.  The recipient must have completed at least 5 years of service and must not have received a similar length of service gift in any of the prior four years.
3. Retirement.  An item of tangible personal property may be presented to an employee upon his or her retirement from the University. This does not apply to farewell gifts.  The awards must be awarded as part of a meaningful ceremony, and should not be determined based on an employee’s classification.
4. Sympathy.  Gifts of tangible personal property, such as flowers, may be presented as an expression of sympathy in the event of the death or major illness of an employee or a member of the employee’s family or household. A similar type gift may be provided to recognize a birth. The cost of such gifts is limited to $75.