Staff Handbook

Table of Contents
Purpose
About Ringling College of Art and Design, Mission, and Governance

Section 1: Employment

100 Non-discrimination Policy

101 Equal Employment Opportunity

102 Recruitment and Selection

103 Promotions, Transfers, and Other Changes of Status

104 Conflicts of Interest

105 Background Investigations

106 Search of Employee's Personal Property

107 Non-harassment Policy

108 Employment Categories

109 Introductory Period

110 Performance Evaluations

111 Grievance Procedures

112 Seniority and Service Dates

113 Personnel Files

114 References and Employment Verification 

115 Sexual Misconduct Policy (See Index 118)

116 Whistleblower Policy

117 Child Protection Policy

118 Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy

119 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Compliance (See Index 118)

120 Conflict of Interest Policy for Board of Trustees, Officers, Former Officers, and Key Employees

Section 2: Pay

201 Hours of Work

202 Time Reports

203 Overtime Provisions for Non-exempt Employees

204 Meal and Break Periods

205 Reporting for Work

206 Method of Payment

207 Payroll Deductions

208 Payroll Advances

209 Supplemental Payments

Section 3: Code of Conduct

301 Code of Conduct

Section 4: Separation

401 Separations

402 Voluntary Separations

403 Involuntary Separations

Section 5: Staff Benefits

501 Eligibility for Benefits

Paid Time Off

502 Holidays

502.1 Winter Break Leave

503 Vacation Leave

504 Sick Leave

505 Personal Leave

506 Short-term Disability Leave

507 Parental Leave

508 Administrative Leave With Pay

509 Bereavement Leave

510 Jury Duty Leave

511 Military Leave

Unpaid Time Off

512 Family and Medical Leave

513 Administrative Leave Without Pay 

514 Medical and Dental Care Plan

515 Life Insurance

516 Long Term Disability Insurance

517 AFLAC Supplemental Insurance - No Longer Offered

518 Retirement Program

519 Flexible Benefits Program

520 Degree Program Tuition Remission

521 Tuition Remission for Continuing Studies and Special Programs

522 Employee Development

523 Mandated Benefits

524 Other Benefits

525 Employee Assistance Program

526 Domestic Violence Leave

Section 6: Health and Safety

601 Environmental Health & Safety Policy

602 Communicable Diseases Policy

603 Smoking and Vaping Policy

604 Use of Controlled Substances in the Workplace

605 Work Related Injuries and Illnesses

606 Return to Work Policy

607 Golf Cart Safety Policy

608 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy

Section 7: General Information

701 Use of College Facilities

702 Use of College Name and Logo

703 Political Activities

704 Emergency Closing Policy

705 Student Exhibitions and Installations

706 Responsible Use of Electronic Communications

707 Expense Reimbursements and Use of Personal & Rental Vehicles

708 Telephone Communications Usage

709 Parking

710 Use of College Owned Vehicles

711 Personal Property

712 Solicitation and Distribution Policy

713 Figure Modeling

714 Intellectual Property Ownership Policy

715 Records Management Policy

716 Closed Circuit Television Policy

717 Bicycle Policy 

718 Substantive Change Policy

719 Communications 

720 Animals and Pets on Campus

721 Weapons Policy