General Employee Conduct

The success of our college is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, our students and their families and community. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty, integrity, and professionalism. When considering any action, employees should consider if it will build trust and credibility for State Tech or if it will help create a working environment where students and employees can work together and succeed in meeting State Tech goals. It is the policy of State Tech that each employee complies with the following general conduct requirements while on duty and/or representing State Tech and while on State Tech grounds or sponsored events:

• Treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Refrain from making comments that are discriminatory, harassing, abusive, offensive or unwelcome. This applies to co-workers, students and their families, and members of the community.
• Foster teamwork and employee participation, encourage the representation of different employee perspectives.
• Avoid slang or idioms that might not translate across cultures.
• Refrain from decisions or behaviors that are based on biases.
• Avoid Conflicts of Interest. Avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, our ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing our jobs.

State Tech is committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect that contributes directly to the success of the college. State Tech will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or any behavior or language that is abusive, offensive or unwelcome.

LINE OF AUTHORITY
Responsible Office: Human Resources
Contact person in that office: Vice President of Operations
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 20, 2025
Approved by President: June 20, 2025