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| Title | Description | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Benefits Guide (PDF) | A guide to health plans for benefited employees | Human Resources |
| 2026 Benefits Rates (PDF) | Employee health benefits rate sheet | Human Resources |
| Finance Enterprise Coding (PDF) | The object code list of CSE's chart of accounts | Finance & Accounting |
| Grant Writing - 1.1 Why write proposals and why contract through Chico State Enterprises? (PDF) | Discusses the benefits of writing proposals and contracting through CSE | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 1.2 Working with CSE Development Staff (PDF) | Describes the role of the CSE Development Specialist in the proposal process | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 1.3 Chico State Enterprises Other Services (PDF) | Details other services CSE provides in addition to grant development and management | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 1.4 Chico State Enterprises Guidelines for ICSUAM Requirements (PDF) | Describes ICSUAM requirements in the context of grant management | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.1 The Concept Paper (PDF) | Explains the structure of the concept paper for a new project | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.2 The Ten Commandments of Research Proposal Preparation (PDF) | Tips for preparing to write a proposal | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.3 Writing the Proposal: A Proposal Writer's Guide (PDF) | Lists guidelines for faculty and staff who have little experience writing proposals | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.4 Writing the Need Statement (PDF) | Discusses how to write the Need Statement for a proposal | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.5 Sample Letter of Intent (PDF) | Sample of a letter of intent | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.6 How to Write a Losing Proposal (PDF) | Describes things to avoid when writing a proposal | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.7 Reflecting on Grant-Seeking (PDF) | Overview of the grant-seeking process | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 2.8 Learning from Failure: Resubmitting Your Rejected Proposal (PDF) | Provides ways a rejected proposal can turn into a winning application | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.1 Concept Information for Funding Searches (PDF) | Describes the information that is needed for a CSE development specialist to conduct a funding search | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.3 Politics of Grant Getting (PDF) | Discusses the politics in the grant-getting process and tips for proposal writers | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.4 Foundations: How to Get Their $$$ in 7 Easy Steps (PDF) | Lists seven steps for getting money from foundations for a grant | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.5 Eight Great Steps to Getting Corporate Support (PDF) | Lists eight steps that help proposal writers get corporate support | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.6 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Criteria for Evaluating Applications (PDF) | Criteria used for evaluating NEH grant applications | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.7 National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) "Tips" for Writing Successful Proposals (PDF) | Tips for writing successful NEA Proposals | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 4.8 Hints for Writing Successful National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants (PDF) | Helpful hints for writing successful NIH grants | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 5.1 Commonly Needed Information for Grant Applications (PDF) | Outlines commonly needed information for grant applications | Grant Development |
| Grant Writing - 5.2 Service Area Map (PDF) | A map of the CSU, Chico service area | Grant Development |
| Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) 2026-2027 Request for Proposals (PDF) | Deadlines and requirements for ARI proposals | Grant Development |
| Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF) | The policies and procedures for ARI projects/grants | Grant Development |
| Budgeting Guidebook: Creating Auditable Budgets (PDF) | Provides in-depth descriptions of various aspects of creating a budget for a project | Grant Development |
| CA State Travel Rates Guidelines (PDF) | Details CA State rates for meals and incidentals, lodging, and mileage reimbursements | Accounts Payable |
| Campus Charge Authorization (CAF) Instructions (PDF) | Describes the purpose of CAFs and how to fill out a CAF | Campus Financial Services |
| Cash Request Instructions (PDF) | Instructions on how to fill out a cash request | Accounts Receivable |
| Code of Safe Practices (PDF) | Outlines safety practices for CSE employees | Human Resources |
| CSU Chico EM 18-023: Disclosing Conflicts of Interest(opens in new window) | Executive Memorandum Disclosing Potential and Actual Conflicts of Interest in Grants and Contracts with Nongovernmental and Certain Governmental Funders | Sponsored Programs |
| Digital Signature Instructions for CSE Timesheets and Personnel Action Forms (PAF) (PDF) | Digital signature instructions for certifying timesheets | Payroll |
| F&A Rates (PDF) | Describes current F&A rates and fringe benefit rates for grants and contracts | Finance & Accounting |
| Fringe Benefits Rates (PDF) | Lists fringe benefits rates for budgeting on grants and contracts | Finance & Accounting |
| Injury, Illness, and Prevention Program (IIPP) | View the IIPP on the CSU, Chico website. | Human Resources |
| Incentive Expenditure Guidelines (PDF) | Guidelines for the expenditure and appropriate usage of incentive funds | Sponsored Programs |
| MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (PDF) | MSI STEM Flyer | Grant Development |
| MTDC Budget Sample(opens in new window) | An example of a budget with modified total direct costs | Sponsored Programs |
| Payments to Students Decision Tree and Legend (PDF) | A decision tree that guides how different types of student payments should be processed, classified, and reported to ensure compliance with CSE, financial aid, payroll, and IRS requirements | Accounts Payable |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Plan (PDF) | Describes CSE's plan to meet the Responsible Conduct of Research | Sponsored Programs |
| Retroactive Pay Adjustments (PDF) | Procedure for retroactive pay adjustments to CSE employees. | Human Resources & Payroll |
| Supervisor's Guide to Applicant Review and Selection (PDF) | Provides guidelines for supervisors on how to review, interview, and select applicants | Human Resources |
| Supervisor's Guide to Performance Evaluations(opens in new window) | Provides guidelines for supervisors on how to write and conduct performance evaluations | Human Resources |
| Supervisor's Guide to Safety in the Workplace (PDF) | Provides guidelines for supervisors on how to ensure safety in the workplace | Human Resources |
| Travel Advance Request & Claim Preparation Instructions (PDF) | Instructions on how to fill out a Travel Advance &/or Request and Travel Claim | Accounts Payable |
| Wireless Device Stipend FAQs (PDF) | Lists frequently asked questions regarding wireless device stipends | Human Resources |
| CSE Search Tools for Finding External Funding (PDF) | External funding search tools | Grant Development |
| Purchase Order Instructions (PDF) | Instructions on how to complete a Purchase Order Request form | Procurement Services |
| Cayuse - PI/PD Guidance (PDF) | How to create and certify a proposal in Cayuse | Grant Development |
| Cayuse - PI/PD Small Fixed Price Agreement Guidance (PDF) | How to enter a Cayuse proposal record | Grant Development |
| Cayuse - IPF Proposal Approval Guidance (PDF) | How to review, reject, and track proposals | Grant Development |
| Patents - Implementation Guidelines(opens in new window) | Patent guidelines, procedures, and definitions | Sponsored Programs |
| 700U Exempt Entities List(opens in new window) | List of "Exempt Organizations" (Non-Governmental Entities whose Support Does Not Trigger a Requirement for a PI to File a 700-U Form) | Sponsored Programs |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flyer (PDF) | Employee assistance services and contact information | Human Resources |
| Roth 403(b) Employee Decision Guide (PDF) | A decision guide for employees: Is a Roth 403(b) Right for You? | Human Resources |
| California Family Rights Act (PDF) | California Family Rights Act brochure | Human Resources |
| Chico State Emergency Preparedness(opens in new window) | Resources on Chico State's Emergency Preparedness | Human Resources |
| Heat Safety Tips (PDF) | Tips on how to practice heat safety | Human Resources |
| Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion - English (PDF) | Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion flyer in English | Human Resources |
| Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion - Spanish (PDF) | Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion flyer in Spanish | Human Resources |
| Rules for Providing Payments to Students (PDF) | Joint Memorandum with Financial Aid and Scholarship Office outlining the rules for student payments. Formerly "stipend." | Accounts Payable |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)(opens in new window) | Chico State's Regulations on the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) | CSU, Chico Risk Management |