On behalf of the employees of Gettysburg College we are pleased to welcome you to our organization. You have the opportunity, through your dedication, enthusiasm, and abilities, to help Gettysburg College grow further in reputation both nationally and locally.
This handbook will enable you to have a more thorough understanding of the College, its employee benefits, and guidelines. Of course, no handbook can provide for all circumstances. Accordingly, the Human Resources Office welcomes your ideas and suggestions on how the information in this handbook might be revised or updated to address changes in the work place. Likewise, the Human Resources Office will answer any questions you may have regarding the College's policies, practices and procedures.
Again, we welcome you into our growing organization and challenge you to become an active and enthusiastic member of the College. We hope you will find your employment with Gettysburg College both exciting and rewarding.
1. Introduction
Mission Statement; Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion; HR Mission Statement; Purpose of Handbook; Employment-At-Will; Terms of Appointment
2. Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Declaration; Disability Statement; Disability Accommodation Requests, Inquires, and Complaints
3. Employment
Classification of Support Staff Employees; Classification of Administrative Employees; Policy prohibiting Improper Pay Deductions for salaried Exempt Employees; Employment Eligibility; Identification Card; Probation Period
4. Hours of Work
Office Hours; Administrative Employee Hours; Emergencies; Inclement Weather Policy
5. Compensation
Payroll Information; Wage Deductions; Salary Reviews; Policy Governing Salary Arrangements for Administrators with Faculty Tenure; Performance Appraisal Process
6. Leave Benefits
Paid Holidays; Vacation for Support Staff; Vacation for Administrators; Sick Leave for Support Staff; Short-term Disability for Support Staff; Short-term Disability/Sick Leave for Administrators; Leave of Absence Related to the Birth or Adoption of Child(ren); Bereavement Leave; Jury Duty Leave; Family and Medical Leave of Absence; Military Leave
7. Insurance Coverages
Health Insurance; Retirement Plan; Emeriti Retirement Health Solutions, Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long-Term Disability Insurance; COBRA Benefits; Domestic Partnership; Workers' Compensation Insurance
8. Educational Benefits
Tuition Benefits for Dependent Children; Global Study; Tuition Remission; Tuition Grant; Tuition Exchange for Qualified Dependent Children; Educational Opportunities at Gettysburg College for Employees and their Spouses/Partners; Tuition Aid for Support Staff Outside of Gettysburg College; Administrative Educational Support Policy, Support Staff Development Grant; Research/Study Leave for Administrators
9. Other Benefits
Employee Assistance Program; Computer Purchasing Program; College Store
10. Employee Standards of Conduct
General Standards of Conduct; (Including: Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace; Employee and Student Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Sexually Inappropriate Behavior; Other Forms of Harassment/Discrimination; Prohibited Conduct and Policy Definitions; Reporting of Prohibited Conduct, Harassment and Discrimination Violations; Investigation of Reports; Interim Measures; Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking); Grievance/Appeal Procedure; Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationship Policy; Ethics and Integrity Internal Reporting Process; FERPA; Religious Observance Policy; Intellectual Property Policy; Partisan Political Activity Policy; Abusive Language; Alcohol Policy; Campus Smoking Policy; Drug-Free Workplace and Drug-Free Campus.
11. Safety and Security
Safety; Risk Management; Fire Prevention; First Aid; Housekeeping; Use of College Equipment; Borrowing Privileges of College-Owned & Rented Motor Vehicles; Security
12. Records Management
Employee Records; Review of Personnel Records; Confidentiality of Information.
13. Miscellaneous Information
Acceptance of Gifts and Favors by Employees; Animals on Campus and in Buildings; Bulletin Boards; Campus Communications; Children at the Workplace; Computer Network Use Policy; Unauthorized Recording Policy; Authorized Fund Raising; Outside Employment; Parking; Personal Appearance; Casual Dress; Solicitation & distribution.
14. Termination of Employment
Resignation of Employment; Layoff; Retirement
15. Conclusion
Any Questions?; Contents of This Handbook; Ideas, Suggestions, Problem Solving.