I. Mission and System of Governance

A. Mission Statement

B. Statement of Equal Opportunity

C. State Board

1. Responsibilities and Authority

a. Bylaws

b. Compensation and Expenses

c. Ethical Responsibilities

2. President Emeriti

3. Technical College Names and Other Departmental Facilities

D. Local Board of Directors

1. Responsibilities and Authority

a. Bylaws

b. Compensation and Expenses

c. Ethical Responsibilities

i. Organizational Charts

E. Office of the Commissioner

1. Commissioner Responsibilities and Authority

2. Agency Strategic Planning

3. Technical College Accreditation

F. Technical Colleges

1. Employment of Presidents

2. Responsibilities and Authority of Technical College Presidents

3. Strategic Planning

II. Administration

A. Fiscal Management

Financial Overview

a. Annual Budget Requests and Operating Budgets

b. Transfer of Funds Among Technical Colleges

2. Accounting

a. Accounting System

b. Contract Management

c. Payroll System

d. Enterprise Funds

e. Checking Accounts for Special Projects

f. Audits

g. Funds Management

i. Bank Accounts

ii. Petty Cash Funds

iii. Georgia Sales and Use Tax

iv. Cooperative Nonprofit Organizations

v. Instructional Live Work Projects

h. Personal Checks

B. Purchasing

C. Operational Policies

1. Maintenance

2. Use of Vehicles

3. Use of Campus Facilities

4. Acceptable Computer and Internet Use

5. Use of Telecommunications Equipment

6. Use of Alcohol

7. Smoking

8. Records Management

9. Inventory Management

10. Weapons

11. Severe Inclement Weather

12. Real Property Acquisitions and Leases

D. Risk Management

1. Emergency Operations and Safety Plan

2. Campus Safety

3. Environmental Compliance

a. Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

b. Occupational Exposure to Air Borne Pathogens/Tuberculosis

c. Hazardous Materials

d. Environmental Protection
4. Children or Other Dependents at Work

E. Intellectual Property

1. Intellectual Property Policy

III. Human Resources

A. Statement of Equal Opportunity

1. Harassment

B. Recruiting and Hiring

1. Verifying Employment Eligibility

2. Medical and Physical Examination Program

C. Job Descriptions

D. Employee Classification

E. Verification of Employment

F. Employment Contracts

G. Performance Evaluation and Salary Compensation

H. Promotions

I. Terminations, Demotions, and Separations from Employment

J. Reduction in Force

K. Nepotism

L. Ethical Responsibilities

1. Political Activities, Election Campaigns

2. Amorous Relations

M. Employee Grievance Procedures

1. Complaint Resolution

N. Personnel Files

O. Drug-Free Workplace

P. Defense and Indemnification

Q. Normal Working Schedule

R. Instructional Staff Work Assignments

S. Travel

T. Employee Discipline

U. Compensation and Related Benefits

1. Payroll Deductions

2. Automatic Deposit of Net Pay Program

3. Overtime and Compensatory Time

4. Flexible Benefits Programs

9. Workers' Compensation

10. Tuition Remission and Reimbursement for Approved Staff Development

IV. Academic Administration

A. Mission Statement

B. Statement of Equal Opportunity

C. Academic Freedom

D. Institutional, General Program and Program Specific Standards

E. Technical Advisory Committees

F. Service Delivery Areas

G. Technical College Calendars

H. Structure of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs

I. Warranty of Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Graduates

J. Articulation and Transfer

K. Cooperative Programs With Regents' Institutions

L. College Campuses

M. Instructional Live Work Projects

N. Non-Credit Instruction

O. Quick Start

P. Programs for Adult Literacy

Q. General Education Development (GED) Testing and Diplomas

R. Program Approval and Termination

S. Faculty Role in Academic & Governance Matters

V. Student Affairs

A. Statement of Equal Opportunity

B. Admissions and Assessment

D. Student Conduct Codes

E. Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

F. Satisfactory Academic Progress

G. Student Grade Point Average

1. Student Work Ethics

H. Academic Standards, Evaluations, and Appeals

I. Field Trips

J. Student Records

K. Student Tuition and Fees

L. National Emergencies

M. Student Accident Insurance

N. Personal Checks

O. Campus Security

P. Student Organizations and Activities

Q. Student Activity Fund

R. Student Grievance Procedures

1. Academic Appeals

2. III. M. 1 Complaint Resolution

3. V.D. Student Conduct Codes

S. Student Housing

1. Residence Hall Room Entry and Search Policy

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