VCOM Faculty Handbook

Inclement Weather and Emergency Notifications ................................................................................94 Parking Regulations ....................................................................................................................95 Pets ........................................................................................................................................ 95 GRIEVENCES, MISCONDUCT, AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Grievance Procedure...................................................................................................................97 Formal Grievance Resolution ........................................................................................................97 Faculty Contracts .......................................................................................................................98 Faculty Misconduct ..................................................................................................................... 98 Misconduct Disciplinary Action......................................................................................................99 Misconduct Appeal Process to Request a Hearing .............................................................................. 100 Complaints Regarding Non-Compliance with American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Accreditation Standards102 FACULTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Faculty Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 105 Salary Information .................................................................................................................... 105 Paydays ................................................................................................................................. 105 Direct Deposit ........................................................................................................................ 105 Payroll Deductions ................................................................................................................... 105 Office Closings: Inclement Weather/Emergencies............................................................................ 106 Salary Determinations, Employee Evaluations, Promotions, and............................................................ 107 Changes in Position Status .......................................................................................................... 107 Annual Salary Determinations...................................................................................................... 107 Employee Performance Evaluation ................................................................................................ 107 Employee Change of Status ......................................................................................................... 108 Due Process for Employees Seeking to Improve Their Status Prior to Termination ..................................... 109 Leave .................................................................................................................................... 111 Leave Reports ......................................................................................................................... 111 Annual Leave .......................................................................................................................... 111 Holidays ................................................................................................................................ 111 Administrative Leave................................................................................................................. 113 Educational Leave .................................................................................................................... 113 Leave Without Pay ................................................................................................................... 113 Medical Leave or “Sick Leave”...................................................................................................... 114

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