20.14 / Use and Operation of U.S. Postal Substation
Effective
May 15, 1998
Last revised
April 1, 2019
Purpose
To state University policy with regard to the use and operation of the U.S. Post Office
substation located in Morrison Hall.
Preamble
The University maintains an official U.S. Postal Service substation located on the
first floor of Morrison Hall to assist and facilitate the operation and functioning
of the University. The postal substation is to be used in accord with this policy
statement and U.S. Postal Service regulations.
Policy
The U.S. Postal Service substation is provided to receive, sort, distribute, and meter
first class, international, book rate, certified, registered, and insured mail for
University business mail.
The U.S. Postal Service substation provides all the services that a regular post office
provides and may be used for the personal purchase of postage, money orders and philatelic
products. It is open during posted office hours on Monday through Friday and it is
closed for all holidays recognized by the University.
Correct addressing of U.S. mail is imperative for prompt delivery and receipt. All
U.S. mail should show the addressee's name, department name, department box number,
building name and nine-digit ZIP Code legibly on the envelope to ensure accurate delivery.
All internal and external mail and deliveries shall be addressed using the address
format shown below, representing the university street address and unique Zip Code.
This format and the University’s address shown below should be used on all official
correspondence, including departments located on the Innovation Campus.
Faculty/Staff
Office Name (optional)
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, Campus Box Number __
Wichita KS 67260-0___
The University’s named streets and issued addresses for buildings are for emergency
service purposes only, not for mail delivery.
It is a violation of state law for any person to use, or to permit any unauthorized
person to use, any form of postage paid for with state funds for such person's personal
use. See K.S.A. 21-6006, as amended.
Implementation
The Vice President for Finance and Administration shall have primary responsibility
for the publication and distribution of this University policy.
About this policy version
Other Notes for Consideration
Requesting the addition of language in regards to the university’s official mailing
address. The university has assigned street addresses to buildings for way-finding
and emergency purposes which cannot be used for mail service. The USPS will not deliver
to a business address unless there is a cluster mailbox or mailroom. In order for
university mail to reach our mailroom, departments must use the official address of
1845 Fairmount, plus the Zip+4, as stated in the requested revision.
Requested language is shown under III. D and III. E.
Requested By
Ellen Abbey and Michael Sperlazza in consultation with the United States Postal Service