The college has adopted certain rules of conduct which all employees are expected to observe. Since we wish Aquinas employees to succeed in their positions, disciplinary action will be administered in a constructive way giving employees the opportunity to improve inappropriate behavior. When employees do not conduct themselves in accordance with institutional standards, supervisors are advised to discuss such shortcomings with the individual immediately and to solicit prompt improvement. A copy of this written memorandum must be forwarded to the Human Resources Department. For serious offenses an employee will be immediately suspended pending review of facts, which may then result in discharge, or reinstatement if the charge is deemed unjustified.
Excessive absenteeism is more than six days of unexcused absences in any year.
In any organization with many jobs and many people, different points of view will develop about a given situation. Recognizing this, Aquinas has developed a procedure for resolving these differences in an orderly and fair manner. Schedule an appointment with next higher level supervisor, if immediate supervisor cannot resolve the problem. Request a meeting with the Director of Human Resources if the second step does not resolve the matter. Advise the Director of Human Resources if problem is still not resolved to satisfaction.