Alternative Work Arrangements

For the majority of positions at Calvin College, work must be performed on campus. Alternative work arrangements may be considered if special situations arise. Factors such as benefit to the department and college and the nature of the work will be used in considering such requests.

Working from Home

“Working from home” is defined as occasional short-term periods (fewer than five business days) where a staff member works from his or her home. Calvin College does not promote working from home as a regular practice, and most positions are ineligible for a work-from-home arrangement.

Telecommuting

“Telecommuting” is defined as long-term employment periods in which a staff member's primary office is at his or her home. Calvin College does not promote telecommuting as a regular practice.

An Alternative Work Arrangements Form must be approved in advance by the supervisor, divisional vice president and the director of human resources, and the arrangement must be reviewed every six months by the supervisor and the staff member. When alternative work arrangements are in place, the college reserves the right, with adequate notice, to rescind the arrangement and require the staff member to return to regularly scheduled hours on campus.