Learning Among Friends

My Colby-Sawyer Experience

“This encourages students to learn through critical thinking rather than just having me transmit information to them. They also learn how to work as a team, skills they'll use in work settings.” - Natural Sciences Professor Cheryl Coolidge
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staff handbook

1. Introduction

  • Overview of Staff Handbook
  • History of Colby-Sawyer College
  • College Mission Statement

2. Equal Employment

  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Sexual Harassment

3. Employment

  • Definition of Staff Employee
  • Employment Schedules
  • Employment Process
  • Employee Records

4. Compensation

  • Job Classification and Pay Plan
  • Overtime Pay
  • Emergency Closing Pay Issues
  • Payroll Procedures

5. Leave Plans

  • Vacation Plan
  • Holidays / Paid Days
  • Open Time
  • Medical & Family Leave
  • Personal Leave of Absence
  • Disability Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave/Jury Duty/Legal

6. Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Continuation of Coverage (COBRA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • CSC Tuition Remission
  • Tuition Exchange

7. Employee Relations

  • Work Performance and Conduct
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Absence and Tardiness
  • Drug-Free Campus/Workplace Policy
  • Use of Alcohol on Campus
  • Code of Community Responsibility
  • Smoke-Free Campus
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Other General College Policies
  • Staff Development Opportunities
  • Staff Conflict Resolution Procedure

8. Separation

  • Terms of Employment
  • Performance Counseling
  • Separation of Employment
  • Retirement

9. Safety and Securities

  • Safety
  • Safety Programs
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Parking Regulations
  • Emergency Closing Procedures
  • College and Personal Property
  • Safe and Secure Workplace Guidelines

10. Campus Resources

  • Bookstore
  • College Events
  • Mountain Day
  • Dining Facilities
  • Hogan Sports Center
  • Mail Services
  • Windy Hill School
  • Credit Union
  • Purchasing Department
  • Information Resources Center

Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main Street
New London, NH 03257
Tel: 603-526-3000