The College is obligated to provide and maintain an atmosphere within the College Community that is conducive to academic pursuits and ensure campus safety. The coalition also works to promote the service of the Smoker's Quitline. The Program Officer will coordinate with representatives in the Institutions Human Resources and Financial Aid offices to evaluate the effectiveness of the Institutions procedures and practices relating to access to and use of student records, including financial aid information. For employees terminating prior to the end of their 2nd or subsequent year of employment, vacation time is prorated by dividing the annual benefit time granted by 10 months (i.e., September 1st through June 30th.) Please note that the cost of books, course required equipment, FSA and college fees are not subject towaiver and must be paid at the time of registration. 1. Selective invitation to serve on advisory committees. The college recognizes that for a variety of reasons students may not wish to go through a legal name change or may be in process of doing so, but wish to have their records reflect their chosen name before the process is complete. Course Catalog 10. The division, department or office that requests volunteer service must clearly identify the tasks a volunteer will do and the responsibility that goes with those tasks. Earned degrees must be awarded by a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or by a recognized non-U.S. institution, as determined by the Vice-President for Academic and Student Affairs and documented by an official transcript or the international equivalent. Secretary shall give all trustees at least seven days written notice of any meeting. Dean of Student Development Services (Dean). When employees and/or students are featured in College publicity publications, they will show representatives of affected classes when and if appropriate. This shall include indemnification, defense, personal accident coverage, liability coverage and auto coverage to the extent such protection is afforded College staff. In the event the Nurse is not available, one of the EMTs would assume the role of size up and stabilization leadership. If for any reason you are apprehensive about going to your vehicle at night, call the Campus Security Office (Ext.4315) to arrange for an escort. Texas A&M students looking for part-time employment can find opportunities from thousands of employers on and off campus. The premise of this concept of affirmative action is that unless constructive action is taken to overcome the systematic exclusion and discrimination, a benign neutrality of practices will perpetuate the status quo indefinitely of those groups who suffered the effects of discrimination in the past. Any employee who terminates employment prior to the completion of his or her contract will be entitled to be paid for only the amount of vacation time accrued as a result of the actual time worked during the contract year. If you are at a College telephone, you can access the emergency telephone system by dialing 360 or contact Buildings & Grounds at Ext. The Elected Officers will perform such duties as listed in this Article and as may be delegated or required pursuant to law. Members of the Student Conduct Committee may not serve as a students advisor at the hearing. Failure to report a breach will be considered a violation of this policy. You will hear the systems dial tone followed by automatic dialing. Wear and display prominently at all times during the Covered Activity a lanyard or other form of identification that identifies the individual as having the responsibilities of a Covered Person. In accordance with section 2105 of the PSA collective bargaining agreement, Academic Support staff and Non-teaching faculty accrue five personal days per year effective September 1st. Employees are credited with a full month of benefit time if the date of hire is between the first and 15th of the month; a half month if the date of hire is the 16th of the month or later. Any mechanical/system warnings should be noted on the vehicle use form. The Internet is the focus of competing regulatory vs. unrestricted speech debates which are unlikely to be resolved soon. She is secretary of SUNY Adirondack's Board of Trustees. a) Properly completed Request for Travel form and all associated paperwork. This Faculty Handbook is designed to guide and support you as fulfill these roles. ; 4315Center for Student Development Services Ext. The Center for Student Development Services is in room H063 (Ext. Any employee who terminates employment prior to the completion of his or her contract will be entitled to only the amount of vacation time accrued as a result of the actual time worked during the contract year. The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires all employees to notify the employer of any drug conviction within five days of the conviction. Adopted: Jan. 12, 2009Amended: March 15, 2023. We will measure these objectives for employees by collaborating with HR to measure progress through claims experience data provided through our health insurance, as well as through employee surveys. Child: An individual under the age of seventeen years, who is participating in a Covered Activity. The Board shall hold special meetings upon the call of the Chairperson or upon the call of three voting members, provided, however, that written notice or telephone notice directed to each trustees home or business address of such meeting shall be given not less than 48 hours in advance of such meeting and shall state the matters to be considered. When a meeting is scheduled with the VP, the President of the PSA or the Shop Stewart in the case of Civil Service members may be invited to be in attendance. Hannah Goodman Goodlett '10 and Jeff Truitt '92 both began their four-year terms July 1. vote of the majority of the total membership of the Board and provided that the members The Nurse shall semi-annually update the team roster. These matters are more appropriate for a Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a substance abuse or rehabilitation program approved by a Federal, State or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency. William F. Howard . Key Replacement - The costs for replacement of lost or stolen keys are described under "Charges." Such schedule is result driven and position specific. Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment, and/or required participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation or treatment program. PERSONNEL POLICIES 5. The Board of Trustees is committed to ensuring equal opportunity as an effective element of the Colleges policies. When funding is available, 50% of tuition may be reimbursed in accordance with the priorities listed above. Thereafter copies of the proposed amendment must be mailed to each member of the Board of Trustees at least ten (10) calendar days before it is voted upon, together with a statement of the name of the introducer and with a notice of the date, time and place of the meeting at which it is to be acted upon. Sexual performance by a child, as defined by the Penal Law, is any behavior which results in touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of a child for the purpose of sexual gratification of the child and/or adult, including touching by the child and/or adult with or without clothing, and all acts as defined by New York State Penal Law Articles 130, 263 and Section 260.10. Individuals who are invited to deliver a guest presentation(s) are not covered by this policy. SUNY Campuses; Board of Trustees; Administrative Leadership; . Some programs and activities could have nominal costs associated with participation. the public. He has been honored by several local organizations including Nyack, Helen Hayes and Good Samaritan hospitals, Camp Venture, Boy Scouts of America, and the Center for Safety and Change. info@sunysullivan.edu. The amount of hours attributed to a position by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or, for those not covered by a CBA, the employees contract. Other reporting requirements not addressed in this Policy may apply, such as the obligations of mandated reporters under New York Social Services Law, who are required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when they are presented with a reasonable cause to suspect such abuse or maltreatment has occurred. A felony in New York State law is defined as a crime for which more than one year in prison may be imposed. It shall be the obligation of the Board member and employee of the College to inform the Chair of the Board and President of the College respectively of any personal interest which he/she may have in any business transaction of the College which is in conflict with the proper discharge of duties in the public interest. Alcohol may only be served at College approved locations and or functions. SUNY Sullivan is governed by state and federal statutes, regulations, rules and policies of the SUNY Sullivan Board of Trustees as well as the regulations, rules and policies of the State University of New York (SUNY), and other applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements. PROCEDURES: Keep roadways, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. Any Trustee, who is uncertain whether a conflict of interest may exist in any matter, may request the Board of Trustees to resolve the questions by majority vote. Any act of retaliation is prohibited and is subject to a student conduct referral. Prospective employees and students will be advised of the policy. Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a Complainant, or Respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process. Valentine brings a wealth of experience in government relations, criminal justice and education to his Board duties. If the situation warrants, an ambulance shall be immediately requested by calling 911. SUNY Sullivan is committed to allowing people with disabilities the use of a Service or Emotional Support Animal on campus to facilitate their full-participation and equal access to the Colleges facilities, housing, programs and activities. This policy does not supersede any existing collective bargaining, Parking Fine Violation$25; $50 plus cost of towing after second repeat violation, Handicap Parking Violation$50; $100 plus cost of towing after second repeat violation. The Audit Committee shall consist of three (3) to four (4) Trustees with the Chief Financial Officer as an advisor. Volunteers shall be expected to respect the confidentiality of matters relative to student and College business affairs. This policy shall constitute written adoption of the requirements of subdivision twenty of section three hundred fifty-five of the education law. If someone requests you stop communicating electronically with him/her, you are required to do so immediately. Provide for the prompt investigation and preparation of written findings by the campus College Police Department of reports of suspected physical abuse or sexual abuse, and if there is reasonable cause to believe a crime has been committed, coordination by the campusCollege Police Department with other law enforcement officials. Students are solely responsible for the content of their accounts. Communicate the requirements of this Policy to Covered Persons (i) (v). People who use personally owned computers and mobile devices on the college network or wifi are responsible for ensuring that their devices are fully updated and protected against viruses, malware and other threats. The pool of funds available from SUNY to Sullivan Community College for faculty and staff pursuing a degree at another SUNY school is extremely limited. The Office of Human Resources or shall notify the Vice President, or equivalent, overseeing the relevant division. Bike racks are located at various areas for those who need them. Faculty and staff members prompted by concern for personal safety who absent themselves prior to receiving an authorized early release will be expected to charge the entire absence to personal leave, vacation leave, or leave without pay. Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to: Such behavior can constitute sexual harassment regardless of the sex, gender, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, gender expression, status of being transgender, or gender identity of any of the persons involved. of all regular and special meetings and all committee meetings and shall publish any Each department is responsible for picking up their own mail in room J011. The Information Technology Department assigns and stores all inventoried college electronics, forwarding requests to take equipment off campus to the Facilities Support Technician, The College has established a key control policy that limits keys to the buildings exterior and interior, The Buildings & Grounds Department maintains the key control, Immediately report any lost or stolen keys to the Buildings & Grounds. a) The driver must record the ending mileage (odometer reading). Report all incidents and losses to the Campus Security Office immediately. c) All authorized drivers must be familiar with, and abide by, the motor vehicle laws of the State of New York, laws of other states while driving in those states, and Sullivan County Community College policies governing the use of personal vehicles to conduct College-related business. described in the Education Law of the State of New York and any other applicable oversight. That form is found in the Forms folder on the "S" drive. It is specifically understood and agreed that MC employees shall not be eligible for continuing appointment (i.e., tenure) or similar status. 3.29). It is the responsibility of individual Trustees: The meeting schedule for the Board of Trustees will be as follows: The Board shall hold regular Workshop Meetings as the Committee of the Whole. of the Board. There are ten members of the Board of Trustees. In support of high-quality teaching in its curricula, Sullivan County Community College employs teaching faculty who are well qualified to teach students enrolled in credit-bearing courses. Because contracts can create various forms of liability for the College and may create other obligations for the College or impose limitations on the College, it is essential to insure that all contracts follow and comply with the following procedures to the extent applicable: Contracts related to the purchase of goods and services and construction contracts must comply with the Colleges Procurement Policy, the Colleges other Financial Policies, and must be coordinated with the Colleges Purchasing Department; All contracts must comply with the Colleges Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy; Contracts for software licenses and other information technology services must be reviewed by the Director of Information Technology or his/her designee; Contracts which involve the purchase of goods or services over $5000 must be reviewed by the Controller or his/her designee; All contracts must be reviewed by the Executive Council member of the Division in which they originate. (Appendix I). Achieve consensus for approval from Board members. All accessors must respect conditions of access and use stipulated by the owner. On a walk across campus, it's common to see employees and students sitting and standing in doorways directly outside a building, having a cigarette. Confirm that required training on this Policy has occurred prior to the commencement of a Covered Activity for all Covered Persons who are employees, volunteers, students or agents of the College or a College-affiliated organization. I can unsubscribe at any time. FY24 BUDGET APPROVED. Ask the disruptive student to be quiet. d) Smoking, the use and/or possession of alcohol, and the use and/or possession of illicit drugs are absolutely not permitted in College vehicles. Trustee Login/Convene. Welcome to the Policy and Procedure Library at the State University of New York. All employees will have an opportunity to review this Plan at any time during their work shifts by contacting the Office of Human Resources. b) Authorized drivers will be required to provide copies of vehicle registration and proof of insurance for adequate levels of auto liability including adequate limits for Uninsured Motorists (UM) and Underinsured Motorists (UIM). Benefit time for teaching faculty is tracked and used in either full or half day increments. Internal Dissemination - The Policy statement is disseminated among members of the College staff, students, and prospective staff members and students through such actions and media as: A copy of the policy statement will be distributed to each employee and student periodically. and Nominating Committee to commence the review process in accordance with the Board : 4242College Nurse Ext. It is the responsibility of those in charge of the event to assure that no one who is under age is served or consumes any alcoholic beverages. In accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law, members of the Board of Trustees may consult by phone, but the Board of Trustees cannot validly conduct meetings, vote or make determination by telephone or e-mail. Committing staff and support necessary for effective implementation of the equal opportunity. 4247 Room H012, c. Either office an be reached by dialing 0 for the switchboard. Service animals while performing their duties, Fish in containers of ten gallons or less, SCCCDC approved Emotional Support Animals. Beginning 9/1/2011 benefit time will be tracked in hours and can be used by employees in as little as quarter hour increments, with approval from the employees immediate supervisor, in order to ensure that the employee maintains his or her full-time status by accounting for a minimum of 35 hours per week. The College will provide candidate travel expense reimbursement only if the employee submits satisfactory proof of expenses within thirty (30) days of beginning employment. 301 NW 63rdStreet, Suite 500 Academic and administrative supervisory personnel will review the policy statement and explain the intent of the policy and individual responsibilities with their employees during periodic meetings. The Dean of Student Development Services Office for information on students. Open Legislation is a forum for New York State legislation. If you are expecting a personal package, please notify Shipping and Receiving, cbuckler@sullivan.suny.edu, so that it is not confused with College purchases. The College is required to furnish to each of its employees a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm, and which will provide reasonable and adequate protection to the lives, safety, or health of its employees and comply with the safety and health standards promulgated under Article 2, Section 27-a of The New York State Labor Law.