Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook 1 August 2023 PREFACE This handbook is intended to be a guide that sets forth routine operating procedures for Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB). It is also a reference containing general information that is beneficial and useful for staff orientation. As such, it does not constitute a contract. DCB will revise this handbook, as it deems necessary. The handbook does not purport to provide enough information to address all aspects of day-to- day operations or its customs and conduct. Other resources such as the ND State Board of Higher Ed (SBHE) Policy and Procedures Manuals (https://ndus.edu/state-board-of-higher- education/sbhe-policies/) , the North Dakota University System (NDUS) Human Resource Policy Manual (https://ndus.edu/human-resource-policy-manual) along with DCB department handbooks, policies and procedures are also available. Equal Opportunity DCB is fully committed to equal opportunity in employment decisions and educational programs and activities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. DCB abides by the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries concerning compliance may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Human Resource Coordinator located in Thatcher Hall, dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu , (701) 228-5480, or Human Resource Director located at Minot State University, 701-858- 4610 , hr@minotstateu.edu or the Chicago Office of Civil Rights –U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 South Dearborn St, 37 th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone 312-730-1560 https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr?field_state_value=652 Inquiries concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to Human Resources, Thatcher Hall, (701) 228-5409. Non-Discrimination Statement Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, political beliefs or affiliations, or information protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA); and complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including remaining compliant and consistent with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the