Personnel Policy Manual

Delaware Technical Community College is supportive of its employees and shares its policies and procedures in an open and accessible manner. The Personnel Policy Manual acquaints employees with various policies and regulations concerning their duties, responsibilities, and privileges; to outline the many benefits employees of the College accrue; and to foster good working relationships and orderly administration.

• Preface
• The College Mission
• Mission Goals
• The Personnel Policy Manual
• General Disclaimer
• Policies Relating to Nondiscrimination, Affirmative Action and the Workplace
• 1.00 Statement Of Nondiscrimination Policy
• 1.01 Statement Of Affirmative Action Policy
• 1.02 Policy On Sexual Misconduct
• 1.03 Policy Of Nondiscrimination With Respect To Religion
• 1.04 Procedure For The Resolution Of Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints
• 1.05 Drug-Free Schools And Workplace Policy
• 1.06 Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy
• 1.07 Tobacco-Free Policy
• 1.08 Policy Regarding Communicable Diseases
• 1.09 Policy Of Nondiscrimination With Respect To Disability
• 1.10 Statement Of Cultural Diversity Policy
• 1.11 Consensual Relationships Policy
• 1.12 Acceptable Use Of Electronic Networks Policy
• 1.13 Violence-Free College Policy
• 1.14 Policy Prohibiting Deadly Weapons And Dangerous Instruments Or Devices
• 1.15 Clery Act Your Right To Know Campus Crime Statistics
• 1.16 Flexible Work Arrangements
• 1.17 Electronic Communications Retention Policy
• Categories and Definitions
• 2.01 Employee
• 2.02 Regular Employee
• 2.03 Temporary Employee
• Employment Procedures and Terms of Employment
• 3.01 Positions In Salary Plans A And B
• 3.02 Positions In Salary Plan D (Administrative Salary Plan)
• 3.03 Duration And Other Terms And Conditions Of Employment
• 3.04 Positions Requiring Security Clearance
• 3.05 Pre-Employment Screening For Substance Abuse
• 3.06 Probationary Period
• 3.07 Reorganization Of College Operations Or Academic Programs
• 3.08 Other Terms And Conditions For Vice Presidents
• 3.09 President Emeritus
• Promotion and Transfer Policy
• 4.01 Promotion Policy
• 4.02 Transfer Of Full-Time Employees
• Personnel Records
• Working Hours
• 6.01 Regular Hours
• 6.02 Overtime
• 6.03 Holidays
• 6.04 Severe Weather And Emergency Conditions
• 6.05 Dual Employment Of Elected Or Paid Appointed Officials
• Leaves of Absence
• 7.01 Annual Leave
• 7.02 (A) Sick Leave
• 7.02 (B) Catastrophic Leave
• 7.03 Pregnancy, Childbirth And Adoption Leave
• 7.04 Family Illness
• 7.05 Death In Family
• 7.06 Military Leave
• 7.07 Jury Duty And Appearance As Witness
• 7.08 Family And Medical Leave Act
• 7.09 Professional And Public Service Leaves Of Absence
• 7.10 Long-Term Professional Leaves With Salary
• 7.11 Short-Term Professional Leaves With Salary
• 7.12 Extended Leaves Of Absence Without Salary
• 7.13 (A) Return To Work Upon Termination Of Leave
• 7.13 (B) Unauthorized Absences
• 7.14 Staff Development Activities While On Full-Time Employment
• 7.15 Other Leaves With Pay
• Salary Plans and Terminal Pay
• 8.01 Salary Plans
• 8.02 Terminal Pay
• Insurance and Other Benefits
• 9.01 Hospital-Surgical-Medical Insurance
• 9.02 State Of Delaware Group Life And Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance Plan
• 9.03 State Of Delaware Dependent Life Insurance Plan
• 9.04 State Dental Plan
• 9.05 Flexible Benefits Plan
• 9.06 Disability Insurance Plan
• 9.07 Workers' Compensation Insurance
• 9.08 State Employees
• 9.09 Tuition-Free Delaware Tech Courses Offered Retirees And Their Dependents, And Dependents Of Employees And Deceased Employees
• 9.10 Conflicts
• 9.11 Social Security
• 9.12 Unemployment Compensation
• 9.13 Flexible Spending Account
• 9.14 Wellness Centers
• 9.15 Child Development Centers
• 9.16 Bookstore Discount
• 9.17 Excellence In Service Awards
• 9.18 Excellence In Teaching Awards
• 9.19 Excellence In Student Success Awards
• 9.20 Wellness Dollars
• 9.21 Extended Care For Youth Camps
• Savings Programs
• Employees' Responsibilities
• 11.01 Academic Freedom
• 11.02 Faculty Research
• 11.03 Academic Advisement
• 11.04 College Copyright Policy
• 11.05 Chaperoning
• 11.06 Formal Exercises
• 11.07 Gratuities
• 11.08 Nepotism
• 11.09 Safety Program
• 11.10 Travel And Expenses
• 11.11 Outside Employment
• 11.12 Evaluations
• 11.13 Electronic Communication Device Use Policy
• Conduct and Corrective or Disciplinary Action Policy
• 12.01 Conduct And Corrective Or Disciplinary Actions
• 12.02 Pre-Termination Of Employment Procedures
• Grievances and Discrimination Complaint Procedures
• 13.01 Resolution Of Grievances
• 13.02 Grievance Procedure
• 13.03 Outline Of Procedure For Resolution Of Grievances
• 13.04 Procedure For The Resolution Of Discrimination And Sexual Misconduct Complaints