Application and Limitations

The standards of conduct and corrective action procedures contained in the appendices of this document are not intended to be all-inclusive. They do, however, take the place of any rules previously published. Though the college wishes to make its standards clear and to impose corrective action procedures in a progressive manner, certain actions could result in suspension or immediate discharge. In such a case, the fact that the action has not been specifically covered in this document or that progressive discipline has not been applied shall not affect the appropriateness of the immediate discharge.

Staff members are subject to discharge for misconduct that includes but is not limited to such offenses that appear to have caused, or appear likely to cause, serious and lasting harm to another person or the college. Among the offenses that may fall into this category are: fraud; theft; insubordination; dishonesty, unacceptable job performance; unauthorized release of confidential college data or information; professional misconduct; abuse of a spouse; child; or student; sexual misconduct, including sexual relations outside marriage; abuse or derogation on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or other violation of the Policy on Discrimination and Harassment; immoderate anger, slander, or verbal abuse; abuse of alcohol or other drugs; persistent use of profane or obscene language; and intentional destruction of the college's property or another staff member's property.

Staff members are subject to corrective action for other less serious misconduct such as, but not limited to, improper work performance, discourteous behavior, absenteeism, tardiness, or other violations of college policies or standards of conduct.