Learning Among Friends

“My internship experience proved that it's important to keep your eyes open, as you never know what slight connection is going to get you the experience you are looking for.”
Sam Moore '09, Graphic Design major

staff handbook

1. Introduction

  • Overview of Staff Handbook
  • History of Colby-Sawyer College
  • College Mission Statement

2. Equal Employment

  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Sexual Harassment

3. Employment

  • Definition of Staff Employee
  • Employment Schedules
  • Employment Process
  • Employee Records

4. Compensation

  • Job Classification and Pay Plan
  • Overtime Pay
  • Emergency Closing Pay Issues
  • Payroll Procedures

5. Leave Plans

  • Vacation Plan
  • Holidays / Paid Days
  • Open Time
  • Medical & Family Leave
  • Personal Leave of Absence
  • Disability Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave/Jury Duty/Legal

6. Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Continuation of Coverage (COBRA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • CSC Tuition Remission
  • Tuition Exchange

7. Employee Relations

  • Work Performance and Conduct
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Absence and Tardiness
  • Drug-Free Campus/Workplace Policy
  • Use of Alcohol on Campus
  • Code of Community Responsibility
  • Smoke-Free Campus
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Other General College Policies
  • Staff Development Opportunities
  • Staff Conflict Resolution Procedure

8. Separation

  • Terms of Employment
  • Performance Counseling
  • Separation of Employment
  • Retirement

9. Safety and Securities

  • Safety
  • Safety Programs
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Parking Regulations
  • Emergency Closing Procedures
  • College and Personal Property
  • Safe and Secure Workplace Guidelines

10. Campus Resources

  • Bookstore
  • College Events
  • Mountain Day
  • Dining Facilities
  • Hogan Sports Center
  • Mail Services
  • Windy Hill School
  • Credit Union
  • Purchasing Department
  • Information Resources Center

Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main Street
New London, NH 03257
Tel: 603-526-3000