Policies & Procedures
Karen Meeks
Director of Human Resources and Employee Title IX Coordinator
The purpose of the personnel policies of Highland Community College is to establish policies and procedures concerning the work of college employees. The Board of Trustees, at all times, reserves the right to add to, delete from, alter, amend or waive the application of these policies.
This manual and the individual policies contained herein are not to be considered as creating a contract between employees and Highland Community College or its Board of Trustees. Any verbal, or even written assurances that are inconsistent with the policies contained in this manual are not binding on the college. In the event of any dispute over college policies and procedures, this manual shall control or supersede any such assurances in whatever form.
Policies by Employee Classification
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Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology
Hiring and Human Resources
- Fee Schedule for Public Records
- Hiring Policy for Relatives of Employees
- Hiring Policy and Procedure
- Request for Outside Employment Policy
- Signing Authority Policy
- Termination of Employment Policy
- Whistleblower Protection Policy
Employee Benefits
- Approved Holidays (for Administrative and Classified Personnel)
- Bereavement Leave
- Donor Leave for Blood, Organ, Tissue, and Bone Marrow Donation
- Family and Medical Leave
- Jury Duty/Subpoena
- Parental Leave Policy
- Remote Work Agreement
- Sick Leave Bank Policy
- Tuition Assistance Policy (for Administrative and Classified Personnel)
- Veterans Day
- Voting Policy
Employment General Policies
- Civil Rights Equity Grievance Resolution
- Conflict of Interest
- Consensual Relationship Policy
- Employee Assistance Program Policy
- Employee at Will Policy
- Food Service Policy
- Grant Writing
- Performance Evaluation (Staff)
- Progressive Discipline Policy
- Supervisor Expectations Policy
- Workplace Attire and Décor Policy
Education
- Doniphan County Residents High School Tuition Assistance Policy
- Faculty Credentialing
- Teaching Policy (for Administrative and Classified Personnel)
LEave, Holidays, and Absense Policies
(Administrative Employees)
For Full-Time Salaried Staff (excluding Faculty)
- Absence Due to Inclement Weather
- Leave Policy (Admin Employees on Less Than 12 Month Contracts)
- Leave Without Pay
- Military Leave
- Payroll Period
- Sick Leave
- Vacation (12 Month Contracts)
LEave, Holidays, and Absense Policies
(Classified Staff)
For Hourly Staff (e.g. maintenance, clerical, lab technicians, etc.)
- Absence Due to Inclement Weather
- Leave Without Pay
- Military Leave
- Overtime Pay
- Payroll Period
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
Public Safety
- Arrest or Convictions Policy
- General Safety Policies
- Parking Policy
- Peaceful Assembly and Protest Policy