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Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-05 - Donations

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following rules of the college are established:
(A) Purpose. Donations enable the college to
			 supplement its state appropriations so that it may improve and increase its
			 functions, enlarge its areas of service and become a more useful institution
			 for a greater number of people.
(B)
			 The college shall only receive and accept gifts that are consistent with the
			 overall mission of the college and which fully comply with any applicable
			 federal or state law, and which give the college control, subject to legally
			 expressed donor intentions, over decisions regarding how such gifts are
			 utilized.
(C) Proposed gifts of
			 property and equipment must be evaluated to determine whether the costs to the
			 college associated with receiving and maintaining the gift can be prudently
			 accommodated.
(D) After review and
			 evaluation of proposed donated items, the college shall obtain
			 appropriate board of trustees approval for acceptance of such items.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-06 - Facilities use

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Purpose. As a publicly-supported
			 institution of higher education, central Ohio technical college is responsible
			 to its students and taxpayers for the appropriate and effective use of its
			 facilities. The college shall allocate these resources for college and
			 community functions that advance the college's mission. No person or
			 organization shall be excluded from rental or use of college facilities
			 for reasons of race,
			 ethnicity, gender, religion, ancestry, nationality, sexual orientation, age,
			 disability, veteran status, or other impermissible basis.
(B) Use of the facilities, at a reasonable
			 cost, is permitted provided space is available.
(C) Users of college facilities that are
			 unaffiliated with the college may use the college's name only for reference to
			 event location unless written approval for its use in some other way has been
			 expressly granted by the president or designee.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement these policies.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-07 - Financial reports

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Periodically throughout the fiscal year,
			 the vice president of business and finance shall provide each member of the
			 board of trustees with a copy of the institutions unrestricted fund financial
			 statement.
(B) Such report will be
			 discussed at the board of trustees meeting and accepted and approved by the
			 board. Such acceptance will be noted in the minutes. Upon review, the board may accept the report and such
			 acceptance will be noted in the meeting minutes.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-08 - Grant proposals and grant administration

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) The college may seek grants
			  that will advance the
			 college's mission, including the quality of the college's curriculum and
			 instruction, workforce development, and service to the community.
(B) The college shall abide by all federal,
			 state, and other grantor requirements. Conflicts between such requirements and
			 college policies or procedures shall be resolved by the president.
(C) The president has sole authority to
			 commit the college to the terms and conditions of grant
			  for which the college
			 receives moneys for a particular programmatic purpose.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-09 - Investments

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following rules of the college are
				established:
(A)
								The board of trustees of central Ohio technical college
			 (COTC) shall be responsible for the proper investment of endowed funds held by
			 the central Ohio technical college development fund as required insection
			 3357.10. of the Revised code The
			 developed policies 
								and procedures will establish the investment guidelines
			 for COTC and therefore COTC is not bound by section 
									2109.37. of the Revised code The
			 board may choose to appoint a sub-committee for the oversight of the investment
			 function but the ultimate responsibility of the performance and stewardship
			 shall rest with the board of trustees.
(B)
								The board of
			 trustees at COTC recognizes that investment of these funds is for the purpose
			 of supporting and promoting the mission of COTC. supporting Ohio state Newark,
			 or to support both schools.
(C)
								All investments
			 held in the COTC development fund are held in perpetuity or for a board of
			 trustees designated purpose. Therefore, it is essential that the principal be
			 preserved and investments are selected on the basis of strong fundamental
			 values.
(D)
								Although this attempts to provide guidance toward the
			 identified objective, nothing contained herein shall serve as a substitute for
			 good judgment on the part of the responsible parties. The board of trustees
			 shall be responsible for selecting investment managers and monitoring
			 investment performance as well as investment safety to assure that the
			 objectives are maintained at all times.
(E)
								The board hereby
			 appoints the vice president of business  and finance of COTC
			 as the person principally responsible for coordinating board approval and
			 monitoring the terms of the investment policy.
The president or designee is authorized
				by the board of trustees to establish policies to implement these
				rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-10 - Payroll

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Based on the type of employee appointed
			 (faculty, staff or student) a payroll authorization employment agreement/appointment letter will be
			 delivered to the accounting/payroll office. This payroll authorization shall be
			 the only instrument by which an employee's pay can be initiated. This payroll
			 authorization shall be in accordance with procedures adopted by the college for
			 the various appointment types.
(B)
			 Employee pay shall be in the format of either bank checks or direct deposit
			 into a bank of the employee's choosing. Payroll will be processed and
			 distributed in accordance with the procedures adopted by the college.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-11 - Purchasing and procurement

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following rules of the college are
				established:
(A)
								When required under applicable sections of the
								
								Revised Code,
			 the college will follow a competitive procurement process for the purchase of
			 supplies, equipment, and services necessary for its operations.
(B)
								Expenditure of
			 all college funds (except discretionary funds (except discretionary funds) from
			 all accounts and all revenue sources that are used to purchase supplies,
			 equipment, and services shall be made in accordance with procedures adopted
			 pursuant to this policy.
(C)
								The president may establish bid limits for goods and
			 services in amounts not to exceed the bid limits established by the state of
			 Ohio.
(D)
								Adherence to all applicable federal laws of the, laws
			 of the state of Ohio, college policies and sound business practice will be
			 observed.
(E)
								Any commitment made by an employee of the college other
			 than through the procedures adopted pursuant to this policy is the personal
			 responsibility of the person making the purchase.
(F)
								Purchases from a
			 vendor in which central Ohio technical college employee has significant
			 proprietary interest are prohibited unless full disclosure would allow the
			 purchase in accordance with Ohio ethics law. {
									2921.42(A) 
			 division(A) (4) of section}
The president or designee is
				authorized by the board of trustees to establish policies to implement these
				rules of the revised code
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-12 - Surplus property

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Proper resource management is essential
			 to maintaining the public's trust in the college's ability to administer its
			 resources. This rule is intended to address the transfer or disposal
			 of property. Other aspects of acquisition and record keeping are addressed by
			 other college policies and procedures.
(B) All property purchased by, donated to, or
			 otherwise acquired by central Ohio technical college is considered property of
			 the college. Property that is no longer needed to meet the mission of the
			 college and is declared to be surplus property shall be responsibly and
			 properly disposed of following the asset management
			 policy 3.1.04 adopted by the college and in
			 compliance with applicable law. This policy applies to the disposal of
			 surplus equipment, materials, furniture and related supplies. It does not apply
			 to the disposal of real estate.
The president or designee is authorized by the board of
				trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-13 - Suspected or known fraud, abuse or other illegal acts; identity theft prevention

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Suspected or known fraud, abuse
			 or other
			 illegal act.
(1) The college maintains an
			 environment where fraud, abuse and other illegal acts are not tolerated. All
			 employees of the college are responsible for:
(a) Complying with the college's policies
			 that govern their conduct
(b)
			 Ensuring that all resources entrusted to them are used ethically, prudently,
			 and as designated
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-14 - Travel

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following rules of the college are
				established:
(A)
								Employees shall be reimbursed for reasonable travel
			 expenses necessary to support and advance the college's
			 mission.
(B)
								Reasonable travel expenses incurred by consultants,
			 guest speakers, and employment- seeking candidates may be reimbursed provided
			 the travel supports and advances the college's mission.
(C)
								Commuting
			 expenses for college employees may be reimbursable only as listed in the travel
			 related policies.
The president or designee is authorized
				by the board of trustees to establish policies to implement rules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-15 - Tuition, fees, refunds, financial aid

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The following policies of the college are established:
(A) Tuition and fees.
(1) Students shall be charged fees and/or
			 tuition and other fees in accordance with schedules adopted by the board
			 . The proper amount
			 thereof shall be assessed by the student financial services department and collected
			 from each student by the student financial services department in cash, checks,
			 authorized credit cards or approved financial aid (including third party
			 payees, e.g. employers). All fees, e.g. instructional, general, etc. are
			 subject to change.
(2) Payment of
			 nonresident tuition surcharge is required of any student who does not qualify
			 as a resident of Ohio as defined by the Ohio board of regents.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-3 - College Rules › Section 3357:3-3-16 - Insurance

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								The college shall have an active risk management
			 program that includes a comprehensive insurance package. This will ensure the
			 viability and continued operations of central Ohio technical
			 college.
(B)
								Central Ohio technical college shall maintain adequate
			 insurance against general liability, as well as coverage for building,
			 contents, computers, fine arts, equipment, and machinery.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-6 - College Admissions and Discipline of Students › Section 3357:3-6-01 - Admissions to central Ohio technical college

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Admissions to central Ohio technical
			 college is open to eligible applicants in accordance with Chapters 3357
			 and 3365. of the Revised Code
			 and applicable state and federal law. Eligibility
			 requirements shall be available on-line at central Ohio technical college's
			 website.
(B) The president is
			 authorized by the board of trustees to establish policies and implement rules
			 pertaining to admissions as deemed necessary for carrying out the mission of
			 the college.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-6 - College Admissions and Discipline of Students › Section 3357:3-6-03 - Discipline of students

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The dean of students or
			 designee is authorized to suspend or expel any student who is found to have
			 violated any code, policy, procedure, rule or law in accordance with the code
			 of student conduct.
(B) Upon
			 registration and enrollment, students become responsible for knowledge of and
			 conformance to the code of student conduct; college policy and procedure; and
			 Ohio law.
(C) The administration of
			 student discipline is flexible and is essentially consistent with the
			 philosophy and objectives of the college. In all cases of student discipline,
			 the rights of the student and of the college shall be protected.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-6 - College Admissions and Discipline of Students › Section 3357:3-6-04 - Students with disabilities

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Under the Americans with Disabilities,
			 Amendments Act of 2008(ADA-AA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
			 1973, students with disabilities are guaranteed equal access to higher
			 education and college life. COTC does not discriminate in the recruitment,
			 admission, educational process, or treatment of students.
(B) The board of trustees delegates the
			 authority to serve and accommodate students with disabilities to the
			 president.
(C) The office for
			 disability services (ODS) is responsible for overseeing the procedures under
			 which COTC provides reasonable accommodations and support services for students
			 with disabilities. The request for accommodations must be based on a
			 documented, diagnosed condition that meets the definition of disability as
			 defined under ADA and Section 504. Accommodations must be based on functional
			 limitations directly related to the disability and identified through
			 appropriate documentation.
(D) It
			 is the responsibility of the student to disclose his/her concern about the
			 possibility of a disability or an actual disability to the office for
			 disability services (ODS). Once it is documented that a student who is
			 otherwise qualified for the study program of his/her choice meets the
			 eligibility criteria for a disability, COTC shall provide reasonable
			 accommodations to enable the student to benefit from full participation in the
			 educational program.
(E) When
			 students come to the campus community with disability documentation, that
			 documentation shall be assessed on an individual basis, to determine
			 eligibility for services. If the student is eligible, the appropriate
			 accommodations shall be put into place.
(F) Students who have self-identified,
			 provided adequate documentation of disability, and requested reasonable
			 accommodations are entitled to receive, appropriate academic adjustments, or
			 auxiliary aids that enable them to participate in, have access to, and benefit
			 from all educational programs and activities provided by the educational
			 institution. Employees may also receive reasonable
			 accommodations in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and the college's
			 policies and procedures.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:3 - Central Ohio Technical College › Chapter 3357:3-6 - College Admissions and Discipline of Students › Section 3357:3-6-05 - Student organizations

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Central Ohio technical college will have
			 student organizations available for students officially enrolled in the
			 college.
(B)
								
								These organizations are responsible
			 for promiting student participation that will enhance the students educational
			 experience.
(C)
								The office of student life, in
			 conjunction with the appropriate faculty and staff, is responsible for the
			 development and publication of policies and procedures that are necessary to
			 form and govern student organizations. These policies and procedures shall
			 include provisions for any authorized student organization to use college
			 premises without charge.
(D)
			 All student organizations will be responsible for knowledge and conformance to
			 the code of student conduct, college policy and procedure and Ohio
			 law.
(E) Student organizations must
			 comply with formal requirements established by the office of student life for
			 recognition on campus.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-1 - Adoption of Policies; Policy on Ethics › Section 3357:10-1-42 - Non-smoking and tobacco use

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Definitions.
(1)
									"Using tobacco" or "tobacco use" means inhaling,
			 exhaling, burning or carrying any device intended for burning tobacco or
			 otherwise ingesting nicotine, including but not limited to a lit cigar, lit
			 cigarette, lit pipe, or electronic cigarettes, or chewing tobacco, or snorting
			 tobacco, or otherwise ingesting any form of tobacco.
(2)
									"Tobacco" is
			 defined as all tobacco-derived or containing products, including but not
			 limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, blunts,
			 pipes, bidis, hookahs, chewing tobacco, dip, smokeless tobacco, snuff, nasal
			 tobacco or any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or
			 tobacco products (e.g., herbs, other non-tobacco substances). It does not
			 include any nicotine replacement therapy product intended for the purpose of
			 cessation.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-1 - Adoption of Policies; Policy on Ethics › Section 3357:10-1-45 - Title IX, sexual harassment, and sexual violence

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Introduction
This rule outlines the process Marion
				technical college ("the college") will follow when it receives notice of sexual
				harassment, which includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence,
				stalking, and retaliation (collectively "prohibited conduct").
(B)
								Jurisdiction
This rule applies to all students,
				employees, volunteers, vendors, and visitors to the college.
This rule applies to prohibited conduct
				that is reported to have occurred:
(1)
									In connection
			 with the college's education program or activity; or
(2)
									On property owned
			 or controlled by the college; or
(3)
									Using computer or
			 internet networks, digital platforms or computer hardware or software owned or
			 operated by, or used in the operations of, the college's programs or activities
			 over which the college has substantial control; or
(4)
									Where the conduct
			 is reported to have a continuing adverse effect on an educational program or
			 activity of the college, including employment, regardless of where the conduct
			 is reported to have occurred.
The college's response to prohibited
				conduct depends in part on its control over the respondent. This rule applies
				when the respondent is a member of the college community or was a member of the
				college community at the time of the alleged incident and intends to
				participate in an education program or activity of the college. However, if
				prohibited conduct is reported when the college does not have control over the
				respondent, the college will still work with the complainant regarding their
				options and appropriate supportive measures. The college also will consider
				whether it is appropriate to take any other actions to protect the safety of
				the college community under these circumstances.
The elements established in this rule
				have no effect and are not transferable to any other policy of the college
				except as narrowly defined in this rule. This rule does not set a precedent for
				other policies, procedures, or processes of the college and may not be cited
				for or against any right or aspect of any other policy, procedure, or
				process.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-1 - Adoption of Policies; Policy on Ethics › Section 3357:10-1-65 - Suicide prevention program

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Purpose. Marion
			 technical college is committed to providing education, prevention, emotional
			 support, intervention, and postvention to all students, faculty, and staff at a
			 high risk for suicide and those impacted by suicide with the goal of reducing
			 suicides and other self-destructive behaviors. In accordance with section
			 3345.37
			 of the Revised Code, Marion technical college shall formally address suicide
			 prevention through the development and implementation of this policy to advise
			 students, faculty, and staff on suicide prevention programs available on and
			 off-campus.
(B) The following
			 suicide prevention and response resources are available to Marion technical
			 college students, faculty, and staff:
(1) For
			 immediate crisis intervention:
(a) For
			 immediate help in a crisis situation, dial 911;
(b) National suicide prevention hotline -
			 1-800-273-TALK (8255);
(c)
			 Additional resources can be found on the college's Suicide Prevention web page
			 found at:
http://www.mtc.edu/current-students/health-safety-services/suicide-mental-health
.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-2 - Administrative Policies › Section 3357:10-2-37 - Purchasing: facility improvement projects

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Competitive
			 bidding.
(1) Projects for capital
			 improvements, whether local or state funded, in amounts equal to or in excess
			 of two hundred thousand dollars must follow the formal competitive bidding
			 process, including advertising, in accordance with sections
			 9.312,
			 and
			 3357.16
			 and Chapter 153. of the Revised Code. The threshold is based on total project
			 cost, not contract cost, regardless of the source of funds.
(2) Capital improvement projects with a total
			 project cost less than two hundred thousand dollars are not required to follow
			 the formal competitive bidding process, including advertising, in accordance
			 with sections
			 9.312,
			 and
			 3357.16
			 and Chapter 153. of the Revised Code.
(3) Any questions regarding whether a project
			 involves maintenance or construction shall be referred to legal
			 counsel.
(4) A project may not be
			 divided into separate projects to avoid competitive
			 bidding.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-2 - Administrative Policies › Section 3357:10-2-91 - Textbook selection

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Selection of
			 textbooks and instructional materials, whether required or recommended for
			 purchase by students, shall be made at the discipline level with the
			 participation of the faculty who teach the courses. When adopting textbooks and
			 instructional materials, the faculty shall consider the appropriateness of
			 content in meeting course learning outcomes, cost to students, and accessbility
			 for students with disabilities.
(B)
								Textbook
			 information shall be published in advance of course registration each academic
			 term as required by Section 133 of the Higher Ecuation Opportunity Act of 2008,
			 20 U.S.C.
			 1015b.
(C)
								The president
			 shall establish the necessary administrative policies and procedures to
			 implement this rule.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-4 - Veterans and Service Members › Section 3357:10-4-19 - Valuing veterans and service members

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Definitions.
(1)
									"Service member" means a person who is serving in the
			 armed forces of the United States.
(2)
									"Veteran" means
			 any person who has completed service in the armed forces, including the
			 national guard of any state or a reserve component of the armed forces, and who
			 has been discharged under honorable conditions from the armed forces or who has
			 been transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory
			 service.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-5 - Grades › Section 3357:10-5-68 - Appealing a grade

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
A Marion technical college student may
				appeal his or her final course grade or a grade or score received on a
				particular class assignment, exam, or other evaluation within a course that he
				or she believes is inaccurate. A student who withdraws from a course cannot
				initiate or pursue a grade appeal in that course. The president shall establish
				procedures to implement this rule.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:10 - Marion Technical College › Chapter 3357:10-7 - Public Use of Grounds › Section 3357:10-7-11 - Public use of college grounds

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Purpose.
(1)
									The purpose of
			 the policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas and the safe and efficient
			 operation of Marion technical college by:
(a)
										Fostering free
			 speech, assembly and other expressive activities on college property by all
			 persons, whether or not they are affiliated with the college.
(b)
										Maintaining an
			 appropriate educational and work environment for all persons present on college
			 property, including but not limited to students, faculty, employees, customers,
			 and visitors.
(c)
										Maintaining the personal security of all persons
			 present on college property and protecting the property of the college and of
			 persons present on college property.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-2 - Politivcal and Prohibited Activities; Ethics › Section 3357:12-2-02 - Political activities

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Membership on the faculty or staff of the college
			 carries with it additional responsibilities of citizenship which reflects the
			 educator's function as a source of informed, objective counsel. In discussing
			 political matters in the college, faculty should proceed in a fair and
			 scholarly manner. Faculty members must not use the classroom for the purpose of
			 soliciting support of any political candidate, program, or
			 organization.
(B)
								The college assumes no responsibility for the
			 endorsement of a political candidate or cause by members of its faculty or
			 staff. Except for the limited purpose of identifying the college as the
			 employer of the faculty or staff member making a political endorsement, the
			 name of the college is not to be connected with such an endorsement in any
			 way.
(C)
								Employees of the college have the same fundamental
			 civic responsibilities and privileges as other citizens. Among these are
			 campaigning for an elective public office and holding an elective or appointive
			 public office.
(D)
								Any employee who intends to campaign for an elective
			 public office will notify the president in writing at the earliest possible
			 moment of the office that he or she intends to seek, together with the decision
			 as to whether he or she wishes to continue employment and under what terms and
			 conditions.
(E)
								The president will meet with and discuss these matters
			 with the employee involved and will present a proposed solution to the board
			 for consideration. The essential element to be determined by the board is
			 whether the activities proposed by the employee are compatible with the time
			 requirements for fulfilling the employee's responsibilities to the
			 college.
(F)
								In accordance with the law, the board will determine
			 the terms and conditions under which the employee may continue employment as he
			 or she seeks or holds such office. No employee will use college facilities,
			 equipment, or supplies in connection with campaigning; nor will the employee
			 discuss his campaign with college personnel or students during the working day;
			 nor will the employee use any time during the working day for the campaigning
			 process.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-2 - Politivcal and Prohibited Activities; Ethics › Section 3357:12-2-03 - Prohibited activities

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
If an employee is arrested for an offense listed in the
								sections   3345.21   to   3345.26, of the Revised code the procedures set forth in these sections may be invoked to terminate, suspend, or impose disciplinary probation. In the event of termination, the employee may, in the discretion of the board of trustees, be re-employed by Zane state college but only upon the lapse of one calendar year following dismissal.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-2 - Politivcal and Prohibited Activities; Ethics › Section 3357:12-2-04 - Ethics for faculty

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								The instructor's primary responsibility to his/her subject is to state the truth as he/she sees it. To this end, the faculty devote their energies to developing and improving their scholarly competence. The faculty accept the obligation to exercise critical self discipline and judgment in using, extending, and transmitting knowledge. They practice intellectual honesty. Although he/she may follow subsidiary interests, these interests must never seriously hamper or compromise his/her freedom of inquiry.
(B)
								As a teacher, the faculty member encourages the free pursuit of learning in his/her students. Holding before them the best scholarly standards of their discipline, the faculty demonstrate respect for the student as an individual and adhere to their proper role as intellectual guides and counselors. They make every reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and to assure that the evaluation of students reflects their true merit. The faculty member respects the confidential nature of the relationship between teacher and student. He/she avoids any exploitation of students for private advantage and acknowledges significant assistance from them while protecting academic freedom.
(C)
								As a colleague, the faculty member has obligations that derive from common membership in the staff He/she respects and defends the free inquiry of his/her associates. In exchange of criticism and ideas, the faculty always show due respect for the opinions of others.
(D)
								As members of the institution, faculty accept a share of responsibilities for the governance of the institution. The faculty seek to be effective teachers and scholars. Although faculty observe the stated regulations of the institution, provided they do not contravene academic freedom, they maintain the right to criticize and seek revision. He/she determines the amount and character of the work he/she does outside the institution with due regard to his/her paramount responsibilities within it. When considering the interruption or termination of his/her services, the faculty member recognizes the effect of that decision upon the program of the college and gives due notice of his/her intentions.
(E)
								As members of the community, faculty members have the rights and obligations of any citizen. They measure the urgency of these obligations in the light of their responsibilities to their subject and to their students, to the profession, and to the college. As citizens engaged in a profession that depends upon freedom for its health and integrity, college instructors have a particular obligation to promote conditions of free inquiry and public understanding of the college and of technical education adapted from "Statement on Professional Ethics." American association of university professors.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-2 - Politivcal and Prohibited Activities; Ethics › Section 3357:12-2-05 - Ethics for staff

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								All staff members must comply with all applicable Ohio
			 ethics laws.
(B)
								The staff member should be courteous, pleasant, and
			 just in all relationships.
(C)
								Desirable ethical
			 standards require cordial relations between each staff member.
(D)
								The conduct of
			 the staff member should conform to accepted patterns of
			 behavior.
(E)
								Unfavorable criticism of associates should be avoided
			 except when made to proper officials under proper
			 circumstances.
(F)
								Reports/communications regarding other staff members
			 should be truthful and confidential.
(G)
								Official business
			 should be transacted only through properly designated
			 officials.
(H)
								The responsibility for reporting all matters harmful to
			 the welfare of the college rests upon each staff member.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-01 - Full-time employee - definition

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
A full time employee is defined as an individual employed on a forty hour per week, nine-, ten-, eleven-, or twelve-month basis per fiscal year; or an individual employed an average of not less than thirty hours per week on a twelve month contract shall be considered a full time employee.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-02 - Part-time annual employee - definition

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
A part time annual employee is defined as an individual employed for a minimum of twenty hours but less than thirty hours per week employed under an annual contract. Part time annual employees are eligible for selected benefits on a prorated basis.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-03 - Exempt and non-exempt personnel definition

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								 The Fair Labor
			 Standards Act requires overtime payment for hours worked in excess of forty
			 hours per week. The Fair Labor Standards Act identifies two classes of
			 employees: exempt and non-exempt.
(B)
								 Exempt and
			 non-exempt status determines overtime eligibility. See section  300.20  -
			 overtime and services performed - of the 2005 employee
			 handbook.
(C)
								 Each job description is reviewed and determined exempt
			 or non-exempt according to the guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act
			 2004.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-04 - Normal work week

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
For non-exempt employees, the normal work week consists of forty hours. An individual's work schedule is determined by the authorized administrator with the approval of the appropriate senior administrator. As institutional needs change, individual work schedules may be altered. If an employee's normal work schedule is to be changed for a period of more than two weeks' duration the employee should be notified at least thirty calendar days in advance per
								 of the Revised code section   124.18  )
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-05 - Office hours

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Offices normally operate from eight a.m. until five p.m. with flexible and extended office hours in select offices. Lunch breaks are to be scheduled for one hour each day. All supervisors must provide the opportunity for their employees to take a fifteen-minute break in the morning and in the afternoon. Break times are not to be added onto the end of the lunch period nor at the end of the day. If the employee chooses not to take a break, that is his or her decision. Supervisors may choose to be flexible by permitting lunch periods of less than one hour, however, the employee is still expected to work eight hours during the day and the office must be open until five p.m. Shortened lunch breaks will not be authorized if it hampers the ability of the college to keep the office open until five p.m. For example, the supervisor authorizes a forty-five minute lunch break. The employee would work from eight a.m. until forty-five minutes after four p.m. Some offices operate on unusual schedules.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-07 - Employee disciplinary action

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								 The purpose of
			 employee disciplinary action is to modify or correct unacceptable employee
			 behavior. This unacceptable employee behavior may be disregard of college
			 policy, failure to complete job assignments, unsatisfactory job performance, or
			 other behavior unacceptable in the work environment. The disciplinary action
			 will be progressive: verbal warning, written reprimand, disciplinary probation,
			 and termination. The first three levels of disciplinary action may be grieved
			 using the college's grievance policy.
(B)
								 In cases of
			 verbal warnings or written reprimands, a copy of the action and brief
			 description of the deficiency will be placed in the employee's personnel file
			 and a copy sent to the employee. An employee may choose to place a written
			 response in their personnel file. Notification of a verbal warning and a
			 written reprimand may be pulled from the personnel file based upon the
			 professional judgment of the immediate supervisor at any time but no later than
			 twelve months from the date of issuance. A disciplinary probation note will be
			 maintained in the personnel file a total of twenty-four months, unless removed
			 earlier by the supervisor as indicated above. See "Formal Steps for Termination
			 Employment", policy  300.11  of the Zane state college employee
			 handbook.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-08 - Employment, termination and salary of employees

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The president is granted the right and authority to direct employees of the college: to hire, promote, transfer, assign, and retain employees as well as to suspend, demote, terminate, and take other disciplinary action; to reduce employees for any reason including lack of work or other legitimate reasons to maintain the efficiency of the college operation entrusted to him or her; to determine the methods, means and personnel by which such operations are to be conducted; to take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out the mission of the college in situations of emergency; to determine the salary to be awarded to each employee based upon the salary schedule or salary structure approved by the board of trustees and in keeping with the criteria and procedures for promotion as approved by the board of trustees.
The college will give employees notice in writing of the rescinding of an appointment. The college will endeavor to inform the employee sixty days prior to the date of rescindment. However, there may be times when circumstances do not permit that length of time. In general, causes for discipline or termination relate to failure to meet acceptable standards of conduct or performance. Causes relating to termination include but are not limited to the following actions.
(A)
								Professional incompetence or failure to maintain an acceptable quality of job performance.
(B)
								Insubordination or refusal to perform duties properly assigned as part of the employee's obligations to the college.
(C)
								Willful violations of stated rules and policies of the college or willful damage to college property.
(D)
								An act involving moral turpitude, punishable by a criminal statute of the state of Ohio. This includes serious misconduct of a moral, social, or physical nature unbecoming of a professional.
(E)
								Others
It is impossible to detail all potential reasons for termination. Among them are unheeded reprimands, gross neglect of work or duty, unsatisfactory completion of probationary period, or acts that jeopardize the safety of others.
When all criteria for employment have been met, the president has the authority to employ personnel within budgetary limits as established by the board of trustees. The president and the secretary of the board of trustees are authorized to issue and sign appointment letters on behalf of the board of trustees.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-14 - Equal employment and affirmative action

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
It is the policy of Zane state college
				to insure that applicants and employees are treated during the employment
				process without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
				national origin, ancestry, or being a disabled veteran or a veteran of the
				Vietnam era. Such action will include, but not be limited to, the following:
				employment, upgrading and promotion, demotion or transfer, layoff or
				termination, raises of pay or other forms of compensation, selection of
				training, and participation in the decision making process. The board directs
				the administration to insure that all applicants and employees are considered
				in hiring, placement, job assignment, training, and promotion.
Specific equal employment opportunities
				"EEO" steps to be taken immediately by the Zane state college board of trustees
				and the Zane state college administration include, but are not limited to, the
				following:
(A)
								 This "EEO" statement shall be disseminated within the
			 organization so that all employees clearly recognize hiring and promotional
			 opportunities.
(B)
								 The board directs the administration to disseminate
			 its equal employment and advancement policy to the news media for external
			 publication.
(C)
								 The board directs the administration to keep active
			 for one year all applications of persons who are acceptable for employment and
			 to give all possible considerations to them for subsequent employment. The
			 administration will maintain the application materials for one
			 year.
(D)
								 The board directs the administration to review and
			 evaluate the progress of college employees periodically and to ascertain that
			 every reasonable effort is being made to encourage and assist employees in
			 achieving their greatest potential.
(E)
								 The board
			 affirms that all college facilities and all college sponsored activities are
			 available for the use of all qualified employees, students, and public without
			 regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, or
			 disability.
(F)
								 The board shall continually monitor the activities of
			 the college to ensure that these "EEO" programs are being carried out. The
			 board shall add, when necessary, affirmative action activities to this
			 order.
(G)
								 The "EEO" officer, as designated by the president,
			 shall be the responsible equal opportunity official representing the
			 college.
(H)
								 In all recruiting, the board shall take active steps
			 to recruit employees from minorities and non minorities who are unemployed or
			 underemployed.