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Change of Address, Telephone, Marital StatusContact the Office of Human Resources Records area immediately to report any change of address, telephone or marital status as these may affect record keeping or employee benefits. Related Administrative Rule: 6.09.001 Personal Status Change Drug Free Workplace PolicyThe Austin Community College District (ACCD) maintains a drug free workplace policy, which all ACCD employees must comply with as a condition of employment. Activities prohibited by this policy shall be considered good cause, as that term is used in Administrative Rule 6.08.001, for discipline, including, but not limited to suspension, non-renewal or immediate termination of employment. Any ACCD employee who has been convicted under any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace, as defined by this policy, must report that conviction to ACCD no later than five days after the conviction. Within thirty days after receiving notice of the conviction, ACCD shall impose discipline on, or require satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. Related Administrative Rule: 3.03.003 Drug Free Workplace & Drug Free Schools & Communities Act Employee Assistance ProgramACC offers an Employee Assistance Program, commonly known as EAP, to help employees cope with a wide range of personal problems which may adversely affect work performance. The EAP provides assessment and short-term counseling for employees and their families in many areas including, but not limited to, marital and relationship issues, parenting issues, substance abuse, legal and financial counseling. The EAP also provides counseling and coaching regarding workplace issues such as job-related stress, burnout and motivation issues, on-the-job conflicts, harassment or other personal problems that affect work performance. All contact with the Employee Assistance Program is strictly confidential. Supervisors, coworkers or family will not have any knowledge of a faculty member's use of the program. And because this benefit has been prepaid by ACC, there will be no cost to faculty for using the EAP. ACC employees and their families may call 338-4978 for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyBoard Policy F-1 states the Austin Community College District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sex, political affiliation, or physical handicap. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. The College shall actively seek to increase the number of minority personnel through affirmative actions. Read the full board policy at http://www.austincc.edu/board/policies/F1.htm Harassment PreventionAustin Community College, as outlined in Board Policy F-2 and Administrative Rule 6.02.001, does not tolerate harassment by any person, especially sexual and racial harassment, in College facilities or activities. Possible harassment should be reported immediately to a counselor or supervisor. All complaints filed are "taken seriously and investigated promptly, impartially, and with due respect for confidentiality." Anyone who is found to have engaged in harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action which may include termination. Read the full board policy at http://www.austincc.edu/board/policies/F2.htm HolidaysHolidays which the College observes for employees and students will be listed in the Board approved calendar of the current College Catalog. Paid holidays are applicable only to employees holding staffing table positions. Austin Community College permits students to be absent from classes for the observances of a religious holy day. The student is permitted to be absent, without penalty, from an examination or from completing an assignment scheduled for that day. It is the student's responsibility to notify the faculty member(s) in writing prior to the absence, but no later than the 15th day after the first day of the semester, of the religious holy day(s) that will be missed. The student must complete required assignments within two (2) days following the religious holy day on which the absence occurred.
Inclement WeatherClasses at ACC may be canceled due to inclement weather. If classes are in session, notification is made to faculty and students by the Executive Vice President of Academic, Student and Campus Affairs or the designated site supervisor. If classes are not in session, notification is made through local radio and television stations, as well as ACC's Channel 19 and online at http://www.austincc.edu. Official DocumentationIn meeting its standards for accreditation, Austin Community College is required to maintain files that document academic preparation of faculty. Faculty who teach in technical and applied programs must have files which document work experience or professional competence. All faculty must have a completed ACC application and Course Inventory Summary form on file. In addition, faculty teaching in academic areas must submit an official transcript. An official transcript is an original document imprinted or embossed with a college seal or signature whether "issued to student" or submitted directly to ACC by the sending institution of higher education. Payment SchedulesThe Office of Human Resources maintains lists of payment dates for each category of employee. The lists are available online at http://www.austincc.edu/hr/payroll/schedulepayments.php. Salary ScaleThe salary scale is available through the Office of Human Resources, is available online at http://www.austincc.edu/hr/compensation/salaryscales.php. Related Board Policies: F9 Employee Benefits, F10 Employee Compensation Standards of ConductEmployees of the Austin Community College District are expected to adhere to all federal, state, and municipal laws and ordinances. Employees shall also adhere to all College policies and procedures, as well as other guidelines and rules of all regulating agencies or entities having jurisdiction over College activities. Employees shall not accept or solicit any gift, favor, service or benefit that the employee should reasonably know is offered with the intent to influence their decisions or actions. Likewise, the employee may not solicit, accept, or agree to accept any unauthorized gift, favor, service, or other benefit from having exercised the powers and responsibilities of their official College position. Employees shall not accept other employment or engage in any business or professional activity that would require or induce the employee to disclose confidential information acquired through their official College position. Employees shall not conduct private business using College equipment, systems, supplies, or facilities; nor transport or use College equipment, systems, supplies or facilities for personal purposes. Employees may not conduct private business with the College. Employees may not earn additional compensation for work/projects for responsibilities inherent in their position with the College. Private business on the part of the employee may not conflict with the duties, responsibilities, or time commitment required by the employee's position with the College. College employees whose positions allow/require participation in the selection process for textbooks or any materials from which the employee might personally gain shall completely withdraw from such processes by not participating in any discussion or by voting on any recommendation related thereto. Employees shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in activities that relate to or consist of the sale or exchange of complimentary textbooks, software, laboratory manuals, or other educationally related items. Worker's CompensationAll ACC employees are covered under provisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Any accident or illness caused while performing services for the College must be filed under Workers' Compensation. ACC's Risk Management Office maintains a list of what to do in the event of an accident or injury that occurs while on the job at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs/Insurance.php. For more information contact the Risk Management & Insurance Coordinator at 512-223-1015. General Information for All EmployeesHuman Resources maintains an employee handbook for staffing table employees. Below are a few of the topics of particular interest to instructors where information does not differ between staffing table employees and full-time/adjunct faculty. Additional topics are available in the full employee handbook at the Office of Human Resources web site. |
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