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Policy Manual

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College ByLaws & NFA Contract

  • Nevada Faculty Alliance Contract
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  • Administrative Faculty Senate Bylaws
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  • Associated Students of Western Nevada Constitution

Policy Manual

Chapter 1: Presidents Office

  • Policy 1-1-1: College Council & Policy and Procedure Development
  • Policy 1-1-2: College Committee Nominations/Appointments
  • Policy 1-1-3: Delegation of Signature Authority
  • Policy 1-10-1: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Policy
  • Policy 1-10-2-1: Distribution of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Policy
  • Policy 1-10-2-2: Distribution of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Procedures
  • Policy 1-10-3-1: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Biennial Review Policy
  • Policy 1-10-3-2: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Biennial Review Procedures
  • Policy 1-2-1: Nevada Ethics in Government Law
  • Policy 1-2-2: Fees for Public Records
  • Policy 1-2-3: Political Activities Guidelines
  • Policy 1-2-4: Political Activity for Public Employees
  • Policy 1-2-5: Distinguished Visitors
  • Policy 1-3-1: Campus Closure
  • Policy 1-4-1: Charter School Statement
  • Policy 1-5-1: Consensual Relationships
  • Policy 1-6-1: Possession and Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages
  • Policy 1-7-1: Behavioral Intervention Team
  • Policy 1-8-1: Recognition of Campus Affiliated Clubs and Organizaitons
  • Policy 1-9-1: Policy Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment; Complaint Procedure

Chapter 2: Institutional Research

  • Policy 2-1-1: Research
  • Policy 2-2-1: Evaluation by Students

Chapter 3: Academic and Student Affairs

  • Policy 3-1-1: Conflict of Interest Pertaining to Sponsored Projects
  • Policy 3-1-2: Cell Phone and Pager Usage
  • Policy 3-2-10: WNC Textbook Policy
  • Policy 3-2-11: Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for Faculty
  • Policy 3-2-12: Academic Freedom and Academic Standards
  • Policy 3-2-13: Academic Calendar proposal and adoption
  • Policy 3-2-14: Faculty Verifying Student Attendance
  • Policy 3-2-1: Course Approval
  • Policy 3-2-2: Course Numbering System
  • Policy 3-2-3: Academic Faculty Workload
  • Policy 3-2-4: Full-Time Teaching Faculty Job Description
  • Policy 3-2-5: Students Taking Courses Taught By Immediate Family Members
  • Policy 3-2-6: New Course/Program Development
  • Policy 3-2-7: Sabbatical Leave
  • Policy 3-2-8: Use of Copyrighted Materials Policy
  • Policy 3-2-9: Online and Web-enhanced Course Compliance with Section 508 Web Standards/Accessible Technology
  • Policy 3-3-10: Student Withdrawal Policy
  • Policy 3-3-11: Distance Education Online Policy
  • Policy 3-3-12: Faculty Assigned Ws
  • Policy 3-3-13: DSS Memory Aid Policy
  • Policy 3-3-1: Cooperative Work Experience
  • Policy 3-3-2: CTE College Credit
  • Policy 3-3-3: Individualized Course
  • Policy 3-3-4: Laboratory Protocol in the Sciences
  • Policy 3-3-5: Challenge Examinations
  • Policy 3-3-6: Grade Change
  • Policy 3-3-7: Instructor Approval on Late Student Registration
  • Policy 3-3-8: Full-time Enrollment Equivalency for Students with Disabilities
  • Policy 3-3-9: Community Education Program
  • Policy 3-4-1: Admission, Registration, Grades, and Examinations
  • Policy 3-4-2: Campus Plan For Admission, Recruitment, and Retention of Minority Students
  • Policy 3-4-3: Even Exchange of Courses
  • Policy 3-4-4: Student Conduct
  • Policy 3-4-5: Academic Integrity
  • Policy 3-4-6: Athletic Fee Waiver Policy
  • Policy 3-5-1: Grade Appeal
  • Policy 3-5-2: Student Grievance
  • Policy 3-5-3: Academic Renewal Policy
  • Policy 3-5-4: Repeat Adjustment Request
  • Policy 3-5-5: Student Program Dismissal Procedures
  • Policy 3-5-6: Policy on Registered Sex Offenders
  • Policy 3-6-1: Export Control Policy
  • Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy
  • Policy 3-8-1: The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Policy

Chapter 4: Human Resources

Section 4-1: General

  • Policy 4-1-1: Credentials for Community College Faculty
  • Policy 4-1-2: New Hire Mentors
  • Policy 4-1-3: Nepotism
  • Policy 4-1-4: Nevada’s Whistleblower Law
  • Policy 4-1-5: Jury Duty
  • Policy 4-1-6: Intellectual Property Policy
  • Policy 4-1-7: Intellectual Property Rights
  • Policy 4-1-8: Background Check Policy for Academic and Administrative Faculty
  • Policy 4-1-9: Procedures for the Protection of Children

Section 4-2: Affirmative Action

  • Policy 4-2-1: Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Section 4-3: Classified Employees

  • Policy 4-3-1: Classified Staff of WNC
  • Policy 4-3-2: Recruitment Guidelines for Classified Staff
  • Policy 4-3-3: Reclassifying an Existing Classified Position Guidelines
  • Policy 4-3-4: Classified Casual Labor Positions
  • Policy 4-3-5: In-House Announcement of Classified Positions
  • Policy 4-3-6: Classified to Administrative Faculty Position Change
  • Policy 4-3-7: Overtime for Classified Staff
  • Policy 4-3-8: Classified Tuition Reimbursement
  • Policy 4-3-9: Classified Family Grant-in-Aid

Section 4-4: Professional Letter of Appointment Employees

  • Policy 4-4-1: Part-Time Faculty Fee Waiver
  • Policy 4-4-2: Workload for Part-Time Faculty
  • Policy 4-4-3: Unauthorized Letters of Appointment
  • Policy 4-4-4: Part Time Faculty Evaluation Guidelines
  • Policy 4-4-5: Administrative Faculty Letter of Appointment Policy

Section 4-5: Professional “A” and “B” Contract Employees

  • Sub-Section 4-5-1: General
      • Policy 4-5-1-1: Recruitment and Interview Expense
      • Policy 4-5-1-2: Hiring Academic and Administrative Faculty
      • Policy 4-5-1-3: Internal Searches
      • Policy 4-5-1-4: Emergency Appointment of Professional Staff
      • Policy 4-5-1-5: Professional Leave
      • Policy 4-5-1-6: Grant-In-Aid, Professional and Dependents
      • Policy 4-5-1-7: Emeritus Status
      • Policy 4-5-1-8: Professional Job Title Changes
      • Policy 4-5-1-9: NSHE Board of Regents Policy For Compensated Outside Professional Services
  • Sub-Section 4-5-2: “A” Contract Administrative Faculty
      • Policy 4-5-2-1: Administrative Faculty Evaluations
      • Policy 4-5-2-2: Administrative Transition
      • Policy 4-5-2-3: Administrative Faculty Merit Policy
      • Policy 4-5-2-4: Merit Procedure for Administrative Faculty at the Top of Their Salary Range
  • Sub-Section 4-5-3: “B” Contract Academic Faculty
      • Policy 4-5-3-1: Summer Employment Salary Schedule
      • Policy 4-5-3-2: Tenure for Community College Faculty
      • Policy 4-5-3-3: Faculty Transfer
      • Policy 4-5-3-5: Professional Advancement Program
      • Policy 4-5-3-6: Academic Faculty Merit Policy

Section 4-6: Employee Assistance Program

  • Policy 4-6-1: State of Nevada Guidelines for Substance Abuse Situations not Covered by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
  • Policy 4-6-2: Drug and Alcohol Prevention for Employees

Chapter 5: Library & Media Services

  • Policy 5-1-1: Collection Development
  • Policy 5-1-2: Library Circulation
  • Policy 5-1-3: Interlibrary Loan
  • Policy 5-1-4: Non Student Use
  • Policy 5-2-1: Fines and Replacement Charges
  • Policy 5-2-2: Claims Returned
  • Policy 5-2-3: Behavior
  • Policy 5-2-4: Refunds for Lost WNC Library Materials
  • Policy 5-3-1: WNC IAV Policy
  • Policy 5-3-2: Media and Equipment Loan
  • Policy 5-3-3: iPad Policy

Chapter 6: Facilities, Management & Planning

  • Policy 6-1-1: Facility Use Policy
  • Policy 6-1-2: Standard Hours and Building Access
  • Policy 6-1-3: College Equipment
  • Policy 6-2-1: Vehicle Usage Procedures
  • Policy 6-2-2: Accident Involving Motor Pool Vehicle
  • Policy 6-3-1: Construction Management Process

Chapter 7: Finance & Administration

  • Policy 7-1-1: Contracts
  • Policy 7-1-2: Compensation of School Districts for Use of Facilities
  • Policy 7-2-1-1: Student Team or Group Travel
  • Policy 7-2-1: Travel
  • Policy 7-3-1 WNC Purchasing Procedures
  • Policy 7-3-2: Bank Deposits
  • Policy 7-3-3: Policy for Equipment Purchasing and Inventory Control
  • Policy 7-3-4: Policy for Account Administration
  • Policy 7-4-1: Conflict of Interest
  • Policy 7-4-2: Cell Phone Use
  • Policy 7-4-3: Identity Theft Prevention Policy
  • Policy 7-4-4: Use of land-line phones and verification of long distance charges
  • Policy 7-5-1: Payment Plans
  • Policy 7-5-2: Delinquent Accounts
  • Policy 7-5-3: Late Registration Fee
  • Policy 7-5-4: Fee Refund
  • Policy 7-5-5: Institutional Student Fee Policy
  • Policy 7-6-1: Computer Loan
  • Policy 7-7-1: Grant Policy
  • Policy 7-7-2: Institutional Sustainability Policy
  • Policy 7-7-3: Trade-out Policy
  • Policy 7-8-1: Audit Response Requirements

Chapter 8: Computing Services

  • Policy 8-1-1: Computer Support Services Guidelines
  • Policy 8-1-2: Computing and Network Use Agreement
  • Policy 8-1-3: Computing Workstation/Network Resources Use
  • Policy 8-2-1: Computer Lab Use
  • Policy 8-2-2: Computer Security
  • Policy 8-2-3: Network Policy
  • Policy 8-2-4: Network Password Policy
  • Policy 8-2-5: Firewall Policy
  • Policy 8-2-6: Security Incident Response
  • Policy 8-2-7: Web Filtering for Security Use
  • Policy 8-3-1: Email

Chapter 9: Information & Marketing

  • Policy 9-1-1: Public Information and Promotion
  • Policy 9-2-1: Web Publishing
  • Policy 9-2-2: Web Site Policies

Chapter 10: Public Safety

  • Policy 10-1-10: Pet Policy
  • Policy 10-1-1: Public Safety
  • Policy 10-1-2: Accident, Property Loss, Injury Reports
  • Policy 10-1-3: Parking Regulations
  • Policy 10-1-4: The USA Patriot Act
  • Policy 10-1-5: Fingerprinting/Background Checks
  • Policy 10-1-6: Video / Audio Surveillance and Security
  • Policy 10-1-7: Emergency Notification of Students
  • Policy 10-1-8: Possession of Dangerous Weapons on College Campuses
  • Policy 10-1-9: Bias Incidents/Hate Crimes Policy
  • Policy 10-2-1: Use of Prison Labor
  • Policy 10-2-2: Crime Alert Policy
  • Policy 10-2-3: Dealing with Suspicious Packages, Mail and Other Potentially Hazardous Items
  • Policy 10-2-4-1: Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act Compliance Policy
  • Policy 10-2-4-2: Jeanne Clery Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act Procedures

Chapter 11: Environmental Health & Safety

Section 11-1: General Environmental Health and Safety Policies

  • Policy 11-1-1: Operational Mandate, Environmental Health and Safety
  • Policy 11-1-2: Accident Investigation, Environmental Health and Safety
  • Policy 11-1-3: Campus Emergency Notification Guidelines
  • Policy 11-1-4: Record Keeping, Environmental Health and Safety Department
  • Policy 11-1-5: Dealing with EH&S Regulatory Agency

Section 11-2: Emergency Procedures

  • Policy 11-2-1: Emergency Preparedness, Operations, and Recovery
  • Policy 11-2-2 Communicable Disease Plan
  • Policy 11-2-3 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan

Section 11-3: Specific Policies

  • Policy 11-3-10: Hazardous Waste Management
  • Policy 11-3-11: Hearing Conservation Program
  • Policy 11-3-12: Hot Works Program Policy
  • Policy 11-3-13: Indoor Air Quality Program
  • Policy 11-3-14: Industrial And Vocational Shop First Aid Policy
  • Policy 11-3-15: Tobacco Use Policy
  • Policy 11-3-16: Volunteers in State Service
  • Policy 11-3-17: Workers Compensation Program
  • Policy 11-3-18: Hazard Communication Program
  • Policy 11-3-1: Asbestos Management Program
  • Policy 11-3-2: Biosafety Manual
  • Policy 11-3-3: BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PROGRAM
  • Policy 11-3-4: Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Policy 11-3-5: Confined Space Entry Procedure
  • Policy 11-3-6: Contractors and Outside Agents Work Place Safety Policies
  • Policy 11-3-7: Danger Lock and Tag Program
  • Policy 11-3-8: Fire Prevention Plan
  • Policy 11-3-9: Fire Protection System Impairment Policy

Chapter 12: Development & External Affairs

  • Policy 12-1-1: Fundraising
  • Policy 12-1-2: Guidelines For Fundraising Policies And Procedures

Chapter 13: Student Services

  • Policy 13-1-1: Dean’s List
  • Policy 13-1-2: Graduation with Honors
  • Policy 13-1-3: Phi Theta Kappa: Alpha Upsilon Beta and Beta Theta Iota Chapters
  • Policy 13-2-1: Personal Care Attendant Policy
  • Policy 13-2-2: Service Animal Policy

Chapter 14: Strategic Planning for Institutional Effectiveness (SPFIE)

  • Policy 14-1-1: Assessment and Evaluation
  • Policy 14-2-1: Academic Faculty E-mail Address and Part-Time Instructor’s Manual Policy

Chapter 15: Awards

  • Policy 15-1-1: Guidelines for Classified Employee of the Year Award
  • Policy 15-1-2: Outstanding Faculty Member Award
  • Policy 15-1-3: Outstanding and Honored Administrative Faculty Awards
  • Policy 15-1-4: Associated Students of Western Nevada, Instructor of the Year Award

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