Preface

The College Mission

Delaware Technical Community College - Students are at the Center of Everything We Do. We empower students to change their lives through comprehensive educational opportunities and supportive services. As the state’s only community college, we provide quality education that is accessible, relevant, and responsive to labor market and community needs while contributing to Delaware’s economic vitality. We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. (Effective July 1, 2019)

Mission Goals

Comprehensive educational offerings will prepare students for transition to employment and/or transfer opportunities.
Programs, activities, and services will cultivate student learning and success.
Personal enrichment offerings will enhance and support our community.
An inclusive environment will promote equity and respect for diversity.
Public and private resources and partnerships will be expanded and utilized to support student success.

(Effective July 1, 2019)

The College is firmly committed to a policy of providing educational programs of the highest quality. The maintenance of that standard requires the fulfillment of various responsibilities by the Board of Trustees and all employees. The Board must work on a continuing basis to maintain a well-qualified and productive staff, equipped with adequate facilities and resources, and provided with proper working conditions, compensation, and benefits. Employees, in turn, have an obligation for the maintenance of quality and productivity in their efforts, to conduct themselves in a professional manner, to work toward the attainment of the College's goals, to follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the College, and in general, to work together and with the Board to serve the interests of students.

The Personnel Policy Manual

The purposes of this manual are to acquaint full-time 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.

Obviously, all contingencies that might arise cannot be anticipated. Information about matters not covered herein may be obtained directly from appropriate College officials.

To ensure that policies, procedures, and benefits are kept current and to promote the purposes and philosophy of the College, this manual will be reviewed annually by the Human Resources and Legal Affairs Department in the Office of the President, and the President shall have the authority to approve changes of a non-substantive nature or to incorporate revisions required by State or federal law and regulations. Between reviews, employees will be informed of any changes in the content(s) of this manual mandated by the Board of Trustees, and by changes in State and federal law and regulations. Furthermore, it is the policy of the Board of Trustees to encourage ongoing input from the employees of the College.

General Disclaimer

The contents of this manual are presented as a matter of information only in order that you may acquaint yourself with the College's policies and regulations. While the College believes wholeheartedly in the plans, policies, and procedures described herein, they are not terms or conditions of employment. The College reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate, or change any or all such plans, policies, or procedures, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without prior notice, because of funding limitations, changing legal requirements, and other conditions or reasons. The language used in this manual is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed to constitute, a contract between the College and any one or all of its employees. The Human Resources Office at your campus may be contacted to discuss any questions that you may have regarding this manual. To the extent that any part of this manual conflicts with State or federal law, State or federal law shall govern.