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• 1. Introductory Information
  • 1.1 Purpose of Handbook
  • 1.2 Doctrinal Statement
  • 1.3 Mission Statement
  • 1.4 Logo
  • 1.5 Administrative Organization
  • 1.6 Staying Informed
  • 1.7 Abbreviations and Terms
• 2. Employment
  • 2.1 Employment Relationship
  • 2.2 Personal Information
  • 2.21 Identification Card
  • 2.22 Employee Privacy
  • 2.3 Hiring Procedure
  • 2.31 Casual Employee Pool
  • 2.32 Employment Status
  • 2.33 Non-Discrimination Statement
  • 2.34 Diversity Statement
  • 2.35 Employment of Relatives
  • 2.36 New Employee Orientation
  • 2.4 Promotions
  • 2.5 Transfers
  • 2.6 Leaves of Absence
  • 2.61 Unscheduled Absences
  • 2.7 Rest and Meal Periods
  • 2.8 Resignations
  • 2.81 Employee Receptions
  • 2.9 Student Employment
  • 2.91 Student Compensation
  • 2.92 Student Corrective Action
• 3. Guidelines
  • 3.1 Standard of Conduct
  • 3.11 Standard of Conduct Guidelines
  • 3.12 Institutional Policy on Divorce
  • 3.13 Personal Appearance
  • 3.14 Visitors
  • 3.15 Conflict of Interest
  • 3.16 Personal Use of Phones and Computers
  • 3.2 Sexual Harrassment
  • 3.21 Complaint Procedure for Discrimination/Sexual Harassment
  • 3.3 Drug Prevention Program
  • 3.31 Injury/Illness Prevention Program
  • 3.32 Crime Prevention Program
  • 3.33 Security Access
  • 3.34 Vehicle Use and Parking
  • 3.35 Approved Drivers
  • 3.36 Lost and Found
  • 3.4 Corrective Action
  • 3.41 Problems and Grievances
  • 3.5 BRITE Ideas
  • 3.6 Chapel
  • 3.7 International Business Travel
• 4. Compensation
  • 4.1 Wage and Salary Administration
  • 4.2 Performance Reviews
  • 4.21 Hoffman Award
  • 4.22 Performance Award Program
  • 4.23 Values Award Program
  • 4.24 Service Awards
  • 4.3 Payroll
  • 4.31 Timecards for Hourly Staff
  • 4.32 Paid Leave Reporting for Salaried Staff
  • 4.4 Overtime
  • 4.5 Finder's Reward
• 5. Benefits
  • 5.1 Vacations
  • 5.11 Holidays
  • 5.12 Short Workdays
  • 5.13 Personal Business Leave
  • 5.14 Sick Leave
  • 5.15 Voting Leave
  • 5.16 Parental School Visitation Leave
  • 5.17 Bereavement Leave
  • 5.2 Cafeteria Plan
  • 5.21 Health Insurance
  • 5.22 Dental Insurance
  • 5.23 Vision Care Insurance
  • 5.24 Life Insurance
  • 5.25 Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 5.26 Other Insurance
  • 5.27 Travel Assistance Program
  • 5.3 Disability Insurance
  • 5.31 Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • 5.4 Eligibility for Tuition Waiver
  • 5.41 Biola Youth Discount
  • 5.5 Retirement Plan
  • 5.51 Retirement Perquisites
  • 5.6 Commuter Incentive
  • 5.7 Emergency Loan Program
  • 5.8 Credit Union
• 6. Services
  • 6.1 Facilities Planning and Construction
  • 6.2 Food Service and Catering
  • 6.21 Bookstore
  • 6.22 Health Care for Employees
  • 6.23 Duplicating Center
  • 6.24 Campus Coordination
  • 6.25 Event Scheduling
  • 6.26 Event Planning Guide
  • 6.27 Computer Store
  • 6.28 Athletic Field Use
  • 6.3 Central Stores
  • 6.31 Mail Service
  • 6.32 Facilities Services Work Order System
  • 6.33 Administration of Keys
  • 6.34 Recycling Program
  • 6.35 Hazardous Materials
  • 6.4 Library Services
  • 6.41 Media Center
  • 6.5 Integrated Marketing Communications
  • 6.51 Fundraising Projects
  • 6.52 Donation Opportunities
  • 6.6 Data Center Opperations
  • 6.61 Network Usage
  • 6.7 Accounting
  • 6.71 Purchasing
  • 6.72 Departmental Budgeting
  • 6.8 Telephone System
  • 6.81 Voicemail
  • 6.9 Training Opportunities
• 7. Introductory Information
  
  • 7.1 Table of Contents
  • 7.11 Index
  • 7.2 Faculty Handbook Purpose
  • 7.3 Educational Objectives
  • 7.4 Academic Affairs Division
  • 7.5 Faculty Code of Ethics
  • 7.51 Diversity Statement
  • 7.52 Academic Honesty Policy
• 8. Employment
  
  • 8.1 Academic Freedom
  • 8.2 Faculty Appointment
  • 8.21 Contracts
  • 8.22 Tenure
  • 8.23 Special Appointment Faculty
  • 8.24 Special Contract Faculty
  • 8.3 Faculty Rank Structure
  • 8.31 Salary Structure and Scale
  • 8.32 Criteria for Advancement
  • 8.4 Evaluation
  • 8.41 Promotion, Advancement, Tenure Procedures
  • 8.5 Grievance and Appeal
  • 8.6 Sabbatical and Seventh Semester Leaves
  • 8.7 Moving Expenses
• 9. General Guidelines
  
  • 9.1 Teaching Biblical Studies
  • 9.11 General Responsibilities
  • 9.12 Classroom Responsibilities
  • 9.13 Office Responsibilities
  • 9.14 Off-Campus Responsibilities
  • 9.2 Concurrent Employment
  • 9.3 Divorce
  • 9.4 Faculty/Student Dating
  • 9.5 Faculty Loans
  • 9.6 Fundraising and Grants
  • 9.61 Gift Fund
  • 9.62 Government Grants
  • 9.7 Ministerial Housing Allowance
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