Value Statement

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits for faculty and staff is critical for attracting and retaining a quality workforce.

[1] ACC will provide a comprehensive benefits program in the interest of the welfare of each employee and in accordance with federal and state laws. The President shall be responsible for implementing a non-discriminatory benefits program.

[2] All staffing table employees will be eligible for benefits. Benefits may be provided for other classes for employees as approved by the President and in accordance with state laws.

[3] Eligibility, coverage, use and accumulation of benefits shall be set forth in Administrative Rules established and approved by the President.

[4] Since providing education benefits to its employees and retirees is in its best interests, the College shall provide tuition vouchers for employees and retirees in accordance with the Administrative Rule approved by the President.

[5] To the extent feasible, long-term College jobs of half-time or more should be structured so as to qualify for state insurance benefits.

[6] Board approval, preferably as part of the budget process, is required for changes in administrative rules on benefits if they benefit changes would cost $100,000 or more.

[7] The President shall establish a benefits program in accordance with federal and state law.

The Austin Community College Board of Trustees adopted this policy on September 9, 1996 and amended it on August 4, 1997 to incorporate the policy provisions of Policy VIII-29, Sick Leave Pool, into it as part of the completion of the consolidation process. It was further amended on August 3, 1998, June 5, 2000, and April 4, 2005.

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