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Policy and Procedures –
Table of Contents

Section One – Board of Trustees and Governance

Policy 1.1 – Powers and Duties of Trustees
Procedure 1.1.1 – By-Laws
Policy 1.2 – Trustee Legal Status
Policy 1.3 – Confidential Information
Policy 1.4 – Conflict of Interest (cross reference Policy 3.4.1)
Policy 1.5 – Adopting Policies and Procedures
Procedure 1.5.1 – Adopting and Amending Policies and Procedures
Policy 1.6 – Board Meetings and Meeting Procedures
Policy 1.7 – Board Attorney
Policy 1.8 – Board Member Duties and Expectations
Policy 1.9 – Diversity and Inclusion
Procedure 1.9.1 – Diversity and Inclusion
Policy 1.10 – Shared Governance Groups
Procedure 1.10.1 – College Committee Structure


Section Two – Administrative

Part 2.1 – Campus Safety and Emergencies
Policy 2.1.1 – Visitors
Procedure 2.1.1.1 – Contacting Students During Class
Procedure 2.1.1.2 – Minors on Campus
Policy 2.1.2 – Campus Safety and Emergency Planning
Procedure 2.1.2.1 – Requesting Video or Pictures from the Security System
Policy 2.1.3 – Hazard Communication Program
Policy 2.1.4 – Instructional Safety Precautions
Policy 2.1.5 – Campus Medical Emergencies
Procedure 2.1.5.2 – Pandemic Response Plan
Procedure 2.1.5.3 – Emergency Administration of Naloxone
Policy 2.1.6 – Weapons on Campus (cross reference Policy 3.4.3)
Policy 2.1.7 – Alcohol and Drugs on Campus
Policy 2.1.8 – Campus Security Reporting – Clery Act (cross reference Policy 5.4.2)
Policy 2.1.9 – Reporting Crimes and Emergencies on Campus
Policy 2.1.10 – Communicable Diseases – Bloodborne Pathogens (cross reference Policy 3.4.5)
Policy 2.1.12 – Adverse Weather/Emergency Closings (cross reference Policy 3.2.11)
Procedure 2.1.11.1 – Adverse Weather/Emergency Closings (cross reference Procedure 3.2.11.1
Policy 2.1.12 – Sex Offender Information

Part 2.2 – Facilities
Policy 2.2.1 – Tobacco Free Campus
Policy 2.2.2 – Protection and Care of College Property
Policy 2.2.3 – Facility Use
Procedure 2.2.3.1 – Facility Use
Regulations Regarding Food Trucks/Carts
Policy 2.2.4 – Naming Buildings and Programs
Policy 2.2.5 – Alcohol Use on College Property
Policy 2.2.6 – Scheduling Facilities and Keys to Facilities
Policy 2.2.7 – Campus Sustainability
Procedure 2.2.7.1 – Campus Landscaping
Procedure 2.2.7.2 – Energy Star Certified Products
Procedure 2.2.7.5 – Recycling
Procedure 2.2.7.6 – Purchase of Paper Products and Paper Consumables
Policy 2.2.8 – Building Maintenance Requests
Policy 2.2.9 – Service Animals and Other Animals on Campus (cross reference Policy 3.4.9; Policy 5.4.5)
Policy 2.2.10 – Use of Design Professional Services
Policy 2.2.11 – Bidding for Construction Work
Policy 2.2.12 – Sale, Disposal and Lease of College Property

Part 2.3 – Miscellaneous
Policy 2.3.1 – College Mission Statement
Policy 2.3.2 – College Planning
Procedure 2.3.2.1 – Institutional Effectiveness Planning
Policy 2.3.3 – Charitable Donations
Procedure 2.3.3.1 – Charitable Donations
Policy 2.3.4 – Traffic Regulations
Policy 2.3.5 – Campus Free Speech, Distribution of Material and Assembly
Procedure 2.3.5.1 – Campus Free Speech, Distribution of Material and Assembly
Policy 2.3.6 – College Publications
Procedure 2.3.6.1 – College Publications
Procedure 2.3.6.2 – Bulletin Board/Posting on Campus/Distribution of Displays on Campus
Procedure 2.3.6.3 – College Logo and Seal
Policy 2.3.7 – Americans with Disabilities Act
Policy 2.3.8 – College Records
Policy 2.3.9 – Personal Use of College Property
Policy 2.3.10 – Media Relations
Procedure 2.3.10.1 – Media Relations
Policy 2.3.11 – Grants, Contracts and External Agreements
Procedure 2.3.11.1 – Grants, Contracts and External Agreements 
Grant Request Form


Section Three – Human Resources

Part 3.1 – Hiring and Training
Policy 3.1.1 – Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 3.1.2 – Employment
Procedure 3.1.2.1 – Employment Procedures
Policy 3.1.3 – Employment Classifications and Working Hours
Procedure 3.1.3.1 – Full-Time Instructional Working Hours and Workloads
Procedure 3.1.3.2 – Part-Time Instructional Working Hours and Workloads
Procedure 3.1.3.3 – Full & Part-Time Non-Instructional Working Hours
Procedure 3.1.3.4 – Faculty Titles
Procedure 3.1.3.5 – Pay Periods and Compensation
Policy 3.1.4 – Compensatory Time
Policy 3.1.5 – Re-employment of Retired Persons
Policy 3.1.6 – Employment of Relatives
Policy 3.1.7 – Salary Plan
Procedure 3.1.7.1 – Salary Plans
Policy 3.1.8 – Professional Development
Procedure 3.1.8.1 – Professional Development
Professional Development Resource Guide
Professional Development Participation Form
Policy 3.1.9 – President – Hiring and Duties

Part 3.2 – Leave and Benefits
Policy 3.2.1 – Human Resources Benefits
Procedure 3.2.1.1 – Benefits Overview
Procedure 3.2.1.2 – ACA Measurement Periods
Policy 3.2.2 – Longevity Pay
Policy 3.2.4 – Leave
Policy 3.2.5 – Sick Leave
Policy 3.2.6 – Annual Leave and Personal Leave for Faculty
Policy 3.2.7 – Educational Leave
Procedure 3.2.7.1 – Educational Leave
Policy 3.2.8 – Civil Leave
Policy 3.2.9 – Workers’ Compensation Leave and Benefits
Policy 3.2.10 – Bonus Leave
Policy 3.2.11 – Adverse Weather/Emergency Closings
Procedure 3.2.11.1 – Adverse Weather/ Emergency Closings
Policy 3.2.12 – Voluntary Shared Leave
Policy 3.2.13 – Family Medical Leave
Policy 3.2.14 – Child Involvement/Community Service Leave
Policy 3.2.15 – Military Leave
Policy 3.2.16 – Bereavement Leave
Policy 3.2.17 – Leave Without Pay
Policy 3.2.18 – Holidays
Policy 3.2.20 – Personal Observance Leave
Policy 3.2.21 – Parental Leave (Temporary)

Part 3.3 – Conduct, Evaluation, Discipline, Termination and Grievance
Policy 3.3.1 – Personnel Files
Policy 3.3.2 – Evaluations
Procedure 3.3.2.1 – Evaluation Procedures for Instructional Employees
Policy 3.3.3 – Code of Employee Conduct
Procedure 3.3.3.1 – Arrest and Convictions
Policy 3.3.4 – Discipline Action, Suspension and Dismissal
Policy 3.3.5 – Contract Non-Renewals and Resignations
Policy 3.3.7 – Discrimination and Harassment
Procedure 3.3.7.1 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedure (cross reference Procedure 5.3.4.1)
Procedure 3.3.7.2 – Unlawful Discrimination (cross reference Procedure 5.3.4.2)
Policy 3.3.8 – Grievance
Policy 3.3.9 – Reduction in Force – Involuntary Leave without Pay

Part 3.4 – Miscellaneous HR Matters
Policy 3.4.1 – Conflict of Interest (cross reference Policy 1.4)
Policy 3.4.2 – Employee Political Activity
Policy 3.4.3 – Weapons on Campus (cross reference Policy 2.1.6)
Policy 3.4.4 – Alcohol and Drugs on Campus
Policy 3.4.5 – Communicable Diseases and Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (cross reference Policy 2.1.10)
Policy 3.4.6 – Academic Freedom
Policy 3.4.7 – Flexible Work Schedule
Policy 3.4.8 – Secondary Employment
Procedure 3.4.8.1 – Secondary Employment
Policy 3.4.9 – Service Animals and Other Animals on Campus (cross reference Policy 5.4.5)
Policy 3.4.10 – Volunteers
Procedure 3.4.10.1 – Volunteers
Policy 3.4.11 – Pregnant and Parenting Employees


Section Four – Instructional

Part 4.1 – Curriculum Issues and Academic Advising
Policy 4.1.1 – Role of Curriculum Personnel in Academic Governance
Policy 4.1.2 – Academic Programs
Procedure 4.1.2.1 – Continuing Education Accountability Plan
Procedure 4.1.2.2 – Self-Supporting Classes
Procedure 4.1.2.3 – Customized Training Programs
Procedure 4.1.2.4 – Program Review
Policy 4.1.3 – Curriculum Development
Procedure 4.1.3.1 – Curriculum Development
Policy 4.1.4 – Instructional Service Agreements
Policy 4.1.5 – Academic Advising
Procedure 4.1.5.1 – Academic Advising
Policy 4.1.6 – Academic Terms
Policy 4.1.7 – FTE Reporting
Policy 4.1.8 – Captive and Co-opted Populations

Part 4.2 – Miscellaneous
Policy 4.2.1 – Intellectual Property
Policy 4.2.2 – Live Client Projects
Procedure 4.2.2.1 – Live Client Projects
Policy 4.2.3 – Instructional Material Selection
Procedure 4.2.3.1 – Surplus Instructional Material
Procedure 4.2.3.2 – Instructional Material
Policy 4.2.4 – Instructional Personnel Qualifications
Policy 4.2.5 – Field Trips
Procedure 4.2.5.1 – Field Trips
Policy 4.2.6 – Classroom Management
Procedure 4.2.6.1 – Classroom Management
Policy 4.2.7 – Accreditation
Procedure 4.2.7.1 – Substantive Changes
Policy 4.2.9 – Graduation Requirements
Policy 4.2.10 – Program and Credit Hour Requirements
Procedure 4.2.10.1 – Program and Credit Hour Requirements
Policy 4.2.11 – Distance Education
Procedure 4.2.11.1 – Distance Education


Section Five – Student Services

Part 5.1 – Admissions
Policy 5.1.1 – Admissions
Procedure 5.1.1.1 – General Admissions
Procedure 5.1.1.2 – High School and Minor Student Enrollment
Procedure 5.1.1.3 – Health Science Programs
Policy 5.1.2 – Acceptance of Transfer Students/Credit
Procedure 5.1.2.1 – Acceptance of Transfer Students/Credit
Policy 5.1.3 – Financial Aid
Procedure 5.1.3.1 – Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress

Part 5.2 – Attendance and Academics
Policy 5.2.1 – Attendance
Procedure 5.2.1.1 – Student Religious Accommodation
Form 5.2.1.1 – Student Religious Accommodation
Procedure 5.2.1.2 – Absences for Military Service
Policy 5.2.2 – Withdrawal from Courses
Procedure 5.2.2.1 – Never Attend Reporting
Procedure 5.2.2.2 – Drop/Withdrawal from Courses
Policy 5.2.3 – Auditing Courses
Policy 5.2.4 – Grading System
Policy 5.2.5 – Grade Appeal
Procedure 5.2.5.1 – Grade Appeal
Procedure 5.2.5.2 – Academic Fresh Start
Policy 5.2.6 – Academic Progress
Procedure 5.2.6.1 – Academic Progress
Policy 5.2.7 – Curriculum Prerequisite
Policy 5.2.8 – Repeating Courses and Course Substitutes
Procedure 5.2.8.1 – Repeating Courses and Course Substitutes
Policy 5.2.9 – Credits for Prior Learning
Procedure 5.2.9.1 – Credits for Prior Learning
Policy 5.2.10 – Student Classification
Procedure 5.2.10.1 – Student Classification
Procedure 5.2.10.2 – Student Course Load
Procedure 5.2.10.3 – Change of Major

Part 5.3 – Discipline and Grievance
Policy 5.3.1 – Overview of Student Rights
Policy 5.3.2 – Student Code of Conduct
Procedure 5.3.2.1 – Discipline and Appeal for Academic Violations
Procedure 5.3.2.2 – Discipline and Appeal for Non-Academic Violations
Policy 5.3.3 – Student Risk Assessment
Procedure 5.3.3.1 – Student Risk Assessment
Policy 5.3.4 – Discrimination and Harassment (cross reference Policy 3.3.7)
Procedure 5.3.4.1 – Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (cross reference Procedure 3.3.7.1)
Procedure 5.3.4.2 – Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment (cross reference Procedure 3.3.7.2)
Procedure 5.3.4.3 – Requesting Accommodations
Policy 5.3.5 – Students – Alcohol and Drugs on Campus
Policy 5.3.6 – Student Grievance
Procedure 5.3.6.1 – Student Grievance

Part 5.4 – Miscellaneous
Policy 5.4.1 – Student Right to Know Act
Policy 5.4.2 – Campus Security Reporting – Clery Act (cross reference Policy 2.1.8)
Policy 5.4.3 – Student Records – FERPA
Procedure 5.4.3.1 – Student Records – Files
Procedure 5.4.3.2 – FERPA Annual Notice
Procedure 5.4.3.3 – Student Records – Confidentiality
Policy 5.4.4 – Student Works
Policy 5.4.5 – Service Animals and Other Animals on Campus (cross reference Policy 3.4.9)
Policy 5.4.6 – Student Clubs and Organizations
Policy 5.4.8 – Student Identification Cards
Policy 5.4.9 – Student Housing
Policy 5.4.10 – Student Publications
Procedure 5.4.10.1 – Student Publications


Section Six – Business Services

Part 6.1 – Tuition, Fees and Refunds
Policy 6.1.1 – Tuition and Fees
Policy 6.1.2 – Tuition Residency Requirements
Policy 6.1.3 – Self-Supporting Course Fees
Policy 6.1.4 – Tuition/Fee Refunds
Procedure 6.1.4.1 – Military Tuition Assistance

Part 6.2 – Fiscal Matters and Investments
Policy 6.2.1 – Fiscal Matters and Investments
Policy 6.2.2 – Insurance
Policy 6.2.3 – Surety Bonds
Policy 6.2.4 – Facsimile Signatures
Policy 6.2.5 – Daily Deposits
Procedure 6.2.5.1 – Student Clubs Deposits and Expenses
Policy 6.2.6 – Audits
Policy 6.2.7 – Official Depositories and Investments
Policy 6.2.8 – Disbursement of Funds
Policy 6.2.9 – Debt Collection
Procedure 6.2.9.1 – Student Debt Collection
Procedure 6.2.9.2 – Non-Student Debt Collection
Policy 6.2.10 – Methods of Payments
Procedure 6.2.10.1 – Methods of Payments
Procedure 6.2.10.2 – Employee Check Cashing
Policy 6.2.11 – Institution-Related Entities and Foundation
Policy 6.2.12 – Review of Grant Funded Projects and Programs
Procedure 6.2.12.1 – Review of Grant  Funded Projects and Programs
Policy 6.2.13 – Sound Fiscal and Management Practices

Part 6.3 – Miscellaneous
Policy 6.3.1 – Bookstore Operations
Policy 6.3.2 – Vending and Concessions
Policy 6.3.3. – Expenditure of State Funds
Policy 6.3.4 – Financial Reimbursements
Procedure 6.3.4.1 – Travel, Transportation and Allowances
Procedure 6.3.4.2 – Operating College Vehicles
Policy 6.3.5 – Chart of Accounts
Policy 6.3.6 – Contracting Authority
Policy 6.3.7 – Purchasing
Procedure 6.3.7.1 – Equipment Inventory
Procedure 6.3.7.2 – Reporting Lost or Stolen Equipment
Procedure 6.3.7.3 – Sale, Trade or Disposal of Equipment
Policy 6.3.8 – Historically Underutilized Business
Policy 6.3.9 – Payment Card Security
Policy 6.3.10 – Identity Theft Red Flag
Policy 6.3.11 – Foreign National Compliance Policy
Procedure 6.3.11.1 – Foreign National Compliance Procedures
Policy 6.3.12 – Companies that Boycott Israel and Iran Divestment List


Section Seven – Information Technology

Policy 7.1 – Technology Services
Policy 7.2 – Internet and Acceptable Use
Policy 7.3 – Electronic Records Retention
Procedure 7.3.1 – Electronic Records and Retention
Policy 7.4 – Electronic Signatures
Policy 7.5 – Social Media
Policy 7.6 – Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Policy 7.7 – Digital Technology Accessibility
Policy 7.8 – Information Security Program