Ohio Administrative Code

11.15 PDF: (A) Employees may not utilize Clark state college personnel, facilities, or equipment for purposes not related to the college mission without the written permission of the president, or his or her designee.(B) For purposes relating to the college mission, unless otherw…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent process regarding employment decisions for members of the same family, and to ensure compliance with Ohio's ethics laws regarding nepotism.(A) The college does not prohibit employment or promotion of an employee's…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of this conflict of interest and commitment policy is to ensure that employees conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public confidence in the integrity of the college and commitment of its employees, and to ensure compliance with Ohio's ethics laws. "…

11.15 PDF: (A) Corrective action is intended to provide an opportunity to correct performance and/or behavior. The college will attempt to follow the principles of progressive corrective action; however, the level of corrective action will ultimately reflect the seriousness of th…

11.15 PDF: (A) Vision All courses shall have a Blackboard course shell and adhere to best practices.(B) Mission provide quality, technology-enriched alternative methods of instruction and learning for all students.(C) Sufficient fiscal resources shall be allocated to support qual…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college supports a promotion system for faculty that is designed to reward individual performance that contributes to the college's mission.(B) The ranks that have been established as part of the system are those that are reflective of higher education …

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the campus community. This is accomplished by the appropriate use of comprehensive background checks conducted by a third-party vendor.Background checks are used by the college to evalu…

11.15 PDF: It is expected that all employees shall comply with the following work expectations. The college shall post all policies and procedures on the employee portal for easy reference. It is the responsibility of employees to familiarize themselves and agree to comply with t…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state community college supports a promotion system for technical faculty that is designed to reward individual performance that contributes to the college's mission.(B) The ranks that have been established as part of the system. These include instructor, pri…

11.15 PDF: The college's educational mission is promoted by professionalism in faculty-student and staff-student relationships. Professionalism is fostered by an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Actions of faculty and staff that harm this atmosphere undermine professionali…

11.15 PDF: (A) Full-time instructional faculty shall be evaluated on a yearly basis. The evaluation will include an assessment of all areas that the faculty member has spent at least five per cent of their annual work time on over the preceding year, including as relevant to the …

11.15 PDF: (A) The board of trustees may grant approval for sabbatical leave in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Revised Code.(B) Sabbatical leave is granted to provide an opportunity for improved service at the college. Full time exempt staff and full-time facult…

11.15 PDF: (A) Emeritus status is an honorary title awarded for distinguished service to the academic community. At Clark state college, the emeritus title may be bestowed on a faculty member, an exempt or non-exempt staff member, president, or a college trustee who has served th…

11.15 PDF: (A) Recognizing employees' contributions to the success of the college is a core value of Clark state college. This policy provides an avenue to recognize individuals and groups/teams for their contributions to the overall success of the college, the students we educat…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with section 124.38 of the Revised Code and to set parametrs for its authorized use.(A) Sick leave may be used for absence due to personal illness, pregnancy, injury, exposure to contagious disease which could be commu…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of this policy is to provide clarity and consistency for each type of leave. It ensures that both eligible employees and the college agree upon the parameters of time off, promoting transparency.(A) Personal leave(1) Three days personal leave with full pay …

11.15 PDF: The college recognizes disputes may arise in the workplace. Employees are encouraged to seek informal resolution as early as possible. Any employee may verbally present and discuss concern with their supervisor, and this informal process will remain entirely conversati…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college students(1) Faculty members/division deans need to assure that students have obtained the proper receipt from the cashier's office for challenge/proficiency exam or portfolio fee payment prior to scheduling the proficiency examination or portfol…

11.15 PDF: (A) The purpose of this policy is to identify holiday break days when the college is officially closed.(1) The college observes the following state designated holidays:(a) New Year's day (January first)(b) Martin Luther King day (third Monday in January)(c) President's…

11.15 PDF: (A) The college encourages employees to pursue professional development in order to obtain competencies that support the growth and enrichment of both the employee and the college. In order to enhance and promote such skill development, the college provides a tuition a…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college will grant eligible employees leaves of absence under qualifying circumstances as provided for in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, as amended. The college provides job-protected family and medical leave to eligible employees for …

11.15 PDF: (A) The purpose of the key control policy is to protect the property and privacy of the college; to promote the security of faculty, staff and students; and to facilitate appropriate access to college facilities and equipment. This is accomplished by limiting access to…

11.15 PDF: (A) The purpose of this policy is to reaffirm the college's desire to provide employees with a competitive level of compensation that reflects their individual contribution to the college's mission. This mission is realized by providing a total compensation package tha…

11.15 PDF: (A) The college recognizes that employees may face unexpected hardships when they have exhausted, or not yet accrued, their available paid time off (sick, vacation or personal leave). To provide support in these situations, the college has estalbished a voluntary sick …

11.15 PDF: (A) The college considers telecommuting a flexible work option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Telecommuting may be appropriate for some jobs but not for others. In unusual situations, the president may grant telecommuting approval…

The purpose of this policy is to outline the eligibility, enrollment and benefit provisions for voluntary short-term disability (VSTD) coverage available to eligible employees of Clark state college. This policy ensures consistent administration of benefits and coordination with …

11.15 PDF: (A) The curricula of all technologies at Clark state community college have defined academic and technical skill performance levels. Creating the learning environment is the responsibility of faculty. Achievement of the performance levels is the responsibility of the s…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college is committed to the establishment of a credit hour system that is consistent with the requirements of the U.S. department of education, the Ohio department of higher education and the guidelines of the higher learning commission.(1) Clark state …

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college awards the following degrees/certificates:(1) Bachelor of science (2) Associate of arts(3) Associate of science(4) Associate of applied business(5) Associate of applied science(6) Associate of technical studies(7) One-year certificates(8) Short-…

11.15 PDF: It is the intent of the college to be consistent with the state of Ohio Administrative Code in definitions of residency status for students.(A) As applied here, the purpose of the Ohio Administrative Code is to exclude from treatment as residents those persons who are …

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state is committed to providing each student with the maximum opportunity to develop and learn. As such, we adhere to an open admissions policy. Admission to the college is offered to all applicants who are high school transcripted graduates or possess GED eq…

11.15 PDF: (A) Classroom procedures(1) It is expected that a healthy atmosphere, conducive to the learning process, shall be maintained at all times in classroom and laboratories. The faculty-student relationship should be one of mutual respect and acceptance of the rights and pr…

11.15 PDF: (A) Admissions and courses:The college offers a variety of credit and non-credit courses of a technical and vocational nature. Students desiring to pursue credit-bearing courses toward a degree or certificate must apply for admission. Those enrolling in non-credit trai…

11.15 PDF: (A) Prior learning assessment (PLA) is a process that enables learners to demonstrate what they have learned and translate that learning into college credit. PLA validates knowledge acquired through life experience, work experience, military experience, civic engagemen…

11.15 PDF: (A) Selection procedure(1) Textbooks will be adopted and ordered via the approved vendor. All textbook adoptions shall be posted in accordance with the approved vendor's timelines.(2) Lead faculty members, in consultation with discipline faculty, will make textbook rec…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college is committed to providing each student with the maximum opportunity to develop and learn. As such, the student location policy follows 34 CFR 668.4(c)(3)(ii) and requires institutions to have a written policy and documented process for establish…

11.15 PDF: (A) Students may request accommodations for up to three days of absences each semester for reasons of faith, religion, spiritual belief or organized activities connected to their religious denomination, church, or other religious/spiritual organization.(B) Students mus…

11.15 PDF: (A) Through coordination with the office of business, affairs, Clark state community college provides or makes available the following insurance plans for students.(1) Limited professional liability insurance Students currently enrolled in certain health, human and pub…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college is an academic community in which all persons students, faculty, administration and staff share responsibility for its growth and continued welfare. As members of the college community, students can reasonably expect that the following rights sh…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state college recognizes that in the interest of the students it serves, a procedure is necessary whereby students can be assured a prompt, impartial and fair hearing of their grievances. Students who may have a grievance are provided this system to ensure fa…

11.15 PDF: (A) Affordability is a major goal of community colleges with the primary mission relating to specialized workforce education and accessibility. Clark state college endeavors to provide educational opportunities for individuals of all economic backgrounds. The goal is t…

11.15 PDF: (A) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended, also called the Buckley Amendment, is designed to protect the privacy of students' records and to establish rights for students to inspect and review their records. The act requires each educ…

11.15 PDF: (A) The Clark state college career center offers enrolled students, alumni and Clark state applicants access to information to help them explore careers, define career interests and pathways.(B) The career center staff assists students and alumni with their job search …

11.15 PDF: (A) Students at Clark state college are issued identification cards free of charge.(B) ID pictures are taken in the library, Sara T. Landess 122, in Springfield, at the information desk in Beavercreek, student services in Xenia, and Bellefontaine.(C) Students are reque…

11.15 PDF: (A) A student activity program and proper accounting procedures are essential to the effective operation of the college.(B) The following policies shall be adopted for the administration of such funds.(1) Administration(a) These policies apply to all on-campus programs…

11.15 PDF: Field trips are an integral part of many classes. To be sure that the experience is positive, the following shall be closely observed.(A) For the faculty member(1) Make the proper arrangements at least two weeks in advance with the business organization being visited.(…

11.15 PDF: (A) Clark state community college scholarships:(1) The college may fund scholarships to students to enhance access, to attract academically talented individuals, to encourage diversity, to meet matching fund requirements for grants, or for other appropriate purposes.(2…