Personnel Policies

The College President, or his/her designee, is authorized to establish procedures and directives pertaining to:

• Employment and separations.
• Employee conduct and performance.
• Grievances and complaints.
• Due process.
• Discipline.
• Salary administration.
• Working hours.
•  Training and development.
• Leaves of absence.
• Safety and health.
• Travel.
• Employee recognition and awards.
• Like subjects pertaining to personnel.

In those areas where the Board has adopted specific Administrative policy statements related to personnel issues, the College President’s procedures and directives shall adhere thereto. Notwithstanding the provisions of this policy statement, all unique, sensitive, and/or potentially controversial personnel procedures and directives will be submitted to the Board.

Employment Policies

The Board is the sole authority for the appointment of all employees who report directly to the College President. Employment may be terminated by the Board at any time pursuant to the notice of employment or at the pleasure of the Board of Regents. The Board may delegate to the College President the appointment, terms of contract, and remuneration of all other employees.

Faculty Hiring Policy

To be eligible for an instructor position, employees must meet minimum requirements to demonstrate academic preparation and content expertise in a discipline/program. Additional qualifications may be listed in job announcements and utilized in the selection of faculty.

• Requirements for general education faculty members can be found in Chapter 3, Academic Affairs faculty qualifications procedures.
• Requirements for technical faculty members can be found in Chapter 3, Academic Affairs faculty qualifications procedures.

Dismissal of Contract Employees 

Dismissal of contract employees shall be as specified in Missouri Statutes and shall be according to the following causes:

• Physical or mental condition making him/her unfit to instruct or associate with students.
• Immoral conduct.
• Incompetency in line of duty.
• Failure to obey the laws of the state or the policies of the Board.
• Failure to perform duties as assigned by any superior in the chain of command as per the College administrative structure.
• Inability to get along with administrators, supervisors, and/or fellow employees.
• Excessive or unreasonable absence from performance of duties.
• Conviction of a felony or conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude.

LINE OF AUTHORITY
Responsible Office: President’s Office
Contact person in that office: Executive Assistant to the President
EFFECTIVE DATE June 20, 2025
Presidential approval: June 20, 2025