Purpose
It is the policy of Rollins College to employ personnel who are willing and able to perform the functions of their jobs in a satisfactory manner, to observe the rules and regulations of the College and to devote their time and attention to the business of the College during working hours. From time to time, it may become necessary to counsel or discipline employees who for one reason or another fail to observe the goals set forth above. This procedure is intended only as a guideline to the commonly accepted steps a supervisor should take in correcting employee behavior.
It should be remembered that most employees might be counted on to exercise a considerable degree of self-discipline. They may be expected to respond to positive leadership and timely communication from supervision. Disciplinary procedure should be used, whenever possible, in such a way and at such times as to reinforce in employees the desire to meet accepted standards of work and of conduct.
The responsibilities which employees are expected to assume are communicated during their orientation period by their supervisor and should be re-emphasized by supervision as required. This fosters two-way communication and should leave no question in the employee's mind as to acceptable work standards or behavior.
This procedure is effective upon receipt and supersedes all prior issued procedures. This procedure applies to all staff of Rollins College. Each case shall be evaluated on its own set of circumstances and the College shall have the right to discipline or summarily discharge an employee.