Staff Member's Rights & Responsibilities
(Please
direct questions concerning the following to the Human Resource Office,
196 Fallerius)
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1988, North Central State College is committed to maintaining a
healthy, drug-free work environment. The unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance
is prohibited in the workplace.
As a condition of employment, all staff members must
adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy of North Central State College,
and violation of this policy may result in appropriate actions. An online copy of the
Drug-Free Workplace Policy is available. Further information on both
the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Workplace Policy is
available in the Office of Human Resources.
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AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
North Central State College strictly prohibits
discrimination against any individual for reasons of race, color, creed,
national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, sexual orientation, or
veterans’ status. North Central State College complies with all federal
and state legislation directed toward taking steps to promote equal
opportunity in all aspects of employment practices, including, but not
limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, demotion,
transfer, training, reassignment, corrective action, compensation,
benefits, and separation.
North Central State College is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and shall promote equal opportunity
through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Plan. Further
information on the Affirmative Action Policy can be found in the Office of
Human Resources.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
North Central State College is committed to creating
and maintaining a work environment for all staff members that is fair and
responsible and which supports career goals on the basis of ability and
performance, which is free from any forms of sexual harassment. It is the
policy of North Central State College that sexual harassment is prohibited
and will not be tolerated.
Sexual Harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either
explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s
employment.
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an
individual is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting such
individual.
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of
unreasonable interference with an individual’s work, or
4. A staff member’s conduct has the purpose or
effect of unreasonable interference with a student’s ability to function
in the classroom or on campus.
Any individual who feels that such conduct has
occurred should contact the Office of Human Resources. Information on
informal and formal procedures can be found in the Office of Human
Resources or online at Sexual Harassment Policy
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EMPLOYEE
COMPLAINTS
North Central State College recognizes that there
will be times when staff members have problems and complaints that need to
be resolved. North Central State College provides a policy for staff
members to resolve problems and complaints through an orderly system.
Staff members are encouraged to talk with their
supervisor about problems and complaints that may occur as soon as
possible so they can be resolved. If informal attempts do not resolve the
staff members’ problems or complaints to their satisfaction, they may use
an approved procedure to express dissatisfaction. Staff members may use
this procedure without fear of reprisal.
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RULES OF CONDUCT
North Central State College requires staff members
to follow certain Rules of Conduct while at work. Staff members have a
responsibility to the College and co-workers to adhere to certain Rules of
Conduct to fulfill our commitment to our students and preserve our
reputation in the community.
Violation of these policies, or any type of behavior
and conduct which are considered inappropriate, will result in corrective
action.
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GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS
DRESS
North Central State College staff members are
expected to dress in appropriate business attire to ensure a positive,
professional image. The following are guidelines for appropriate business
attire:
Acceptable Clothing
- Business Suits
- Business Dresses/Skirts
- Business Slacks
- Business Shirts/Sweaters
- Dress Culottes (skirt length)
- Casual Slacks, Skirts, Dresses, Jumpers, Sport
Jackets, etc. and Shirts/Sweaters (when appropriate)
Unacceptable Clothing
- T-shirts with a written language and/or picture
(this includes Rock-n-Ribs and North Central State College T-shirts)
- Jeans
- Halter Tops
- Tank Tops
- Jogging Suits
- Sweat Pants
- Sweat Shirts
- Clothing that is torn, patched, or shows
excessive wear
- Clothing that is provocative
Staff members should contact their supervisor or the
Office of Human Resources with questions regarding Business Attire
Guidelines.
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COMPUTER AND NETWORK
RESOURCES USE
North Central State College has in place a policy to
govern and define appropriate uses of College Computer and Network
Resources. All students, faculty and staff members that utilize these
resources must make sure that their uses of North Central State College Computer and Network
Resources comply with the guidelines laid out in this policy.
A complete online copy
of North Central State College’s Computer and Network Resources Use Policy
is available for staff members to familiarize themselves with this policy.
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PROPERTY USE
All forms of property (including equipment,
facilities, supplies, and services) purchased with North Central State
College funds are intended for College business only. The use of College
property must be consistent with the mission and goals of the institution.
Property used by staff members, departments, or divisions belongs to the
College as a whole and not to any staff member, department, or division to
which it has been assigned.
The College obtains and provides equipment for its
staff members only for the purpose of executing work assignments and
work-related responsibilities. All College equipment, whether assigned to
a particular staff member office, instructional area, or off-campus
location, is to be used only for College activities. Staff members are not
authorized to use College property for personal or non-College business
purposes, and College-owned property and facilities shall not be used to
bring personal profit to any employee of the College.
Staff members shall be held accountable for any
damage or loss occurring to property assigned to them and shall not lend
such property or permit such property to pass out of the control of a
College staff member.
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PERSONNEL RECORDS
Establishment and maintenance of personnel records
is a key function of the Office of Human Resources. A permanent, personnel
file will be established at the time of hire for each staff member. For
access to personnel files, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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CONFLICT OF
INTEREST POLICY
Employees have an obligation to
conduct business within guidelines that prohibit actual or potential
conflicts of interest. This
policy establishes only the framework within which North Central State
College wishes to operate. The
purpose of these guidelines is to provide general direction so that
employees can seek further clarification on issues related to the subject
of acceptable standards of operation.
Contact your Vice President, supervisor, or the Director of Human
Resources for more information or questions about conflicts of interest.
An actual or potential conflict of
interest occurs when an employee is in a position to influence a decision
that may result in a personal gain for that employee or for a relative as
a result of North Central State College’s business dealings.
For the purpose of this policy, a relative is any person who is
related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is
similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage.
No
“presumption of guilt” is created by the mere existence of a
relationship with outside firms. However, if employees have any influence on transactions
involving purchases, contracts, or leases, it is imperative that they
disclose to an officer of North Central State College as soon as possible
the existence of any actual or potential conflict of interest so that
safeguards can be established to protect all parties.
Personal
gain may result not only in cases where an employee or relative has a
significant ownership in a firm with which North Central State College
does business, but also when an employee or relative receives any
kickback, bribe, substantial gift, or business dealings involving North
Central State College.
Another
conflict of interest that may exist from time to time is when an employee
of North Central State College is in a position to offer training or
consulting services. In an effort to encourage maximization of North Central State
College’s non-credit training and consulting services, any employee of
the College, faculty, staff, and/or administration contracting to provide
training or consulting services within the College’s three county
service district must have permission form the Vice President for Academic
and Student Services prior to services being delivered.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Staff having a change of mailing address should
notify the Office of Human Resources as soon as they have their new
address. A change of address form is available in the Office of Human
Resources.
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