VCOM Faculty Handbook

Fire Safety .............................................................................................................................. 107 Emergency Response ................................................................................................................ 108 Firearms and Weapons .............................................................................................................. 108 Inclement Weather and Emergency Notifications .............................................................................. 108 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.............................................................................. 109 Parking Regulations .................................................................................................................. 109 Pets ...................................................................................................................................... 110 GRIEVENCES, MISCONDUCT, AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Grievance Procedure................................................................................................................. 112 Formal Grievance Resolution ...................................................................................................... 112 Faculty Contracts ..................................................................................................................... 113 Faculty Misconduct................................................................................................................... 113 Misconduct Disciplinary Action.................................................................................................... 114 Misconduct Appeal Process to Request a Hearing .............................................................................. 115 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards117 FACULTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Faculty Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 120 Salary Information .................................................................................................................... 120 Paydays ................................................................................................................................. 120 Direct Deposit ........................................................................................................................ 120 Payroll Deductions ................................................................................................................... 120 Office Closings: Inclement Weather/Emergencies............................................................................ 121 VCOM Compensation and Equity in Salary ..................................................................................... 122 Salary Anti-Discrimination Policy ................................................................................................. 122 Posting of Salary and Pay Bands .................................................................................................... 122 Determining Initial Salary ........................................................................................................... 122 New Hire Performance Evaluation ................................................................................................ 122 Employee Change of Status ......................................................................................................... 123 Due Process for Employees Seeking to Improve Their Status Prior to Termination ..................................... 124 Annual Employee Performance Evaluation ...................................................................................... 126 Annual Salary Review and Merit Increase Determination..................................................................... 126 Pay Equity Audit ...................................................................................................................... 127

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