Introduction

General Provisions

1. Mission Statement
   
2. Statement of Equal Opportunity
   
3. State Board
1. Responsibilities and Authority
   1. Bylaws
   2. Compensation and Expenses
   3. Ethical Responsibilities
      
2. President Emeriti
3. Technical College Names and Other Departmental Facilities
4. Local Board of Directors
1. Responsibilites and Authority
   1. Bylaws
   2. Compensation and Expenses
   3. Ethical Responsibilites
2. Policies & Procedures
   


5. Office of the Commisioner
   1. Commissioner Responsibilities and Authority
   2. Agency Strategic Planning
   3. Technical College Accreditation
      
      
6. Technical Colleges
   1. Employment of Presidents
   2. Responsibilities and Authority of Technical College Presidents
   3. Strategic Planning

1. Fiscal Management


Financial Overview
1. Budget
   1. Annual Budget Requests and Operating Budgets
   2. Transfer of Funds Among Technical Colleges
      
2. Accounting
   1. Accounting System
   2. Contract Management
   3. Payroll System
   4. Enterprise Funds
   5. Checking Accounts for Special Projects
   6. Audits
   7. Funds Management
      1. Bank Accounts
      2. Petty Cash Funds
      3. Georgia Sales and Use Tax
      4. Cooperative Nonprofit Organizations
      5. Instructional Live Work Projects
         
   8. Personal Checks
      
      
2. Purchasing
   
   
3. Operational Policies
   1. Maintenance
   2. Use of Vehicles
   3. Use of Campus Facilities
   4. Acceptable Computer and Internet Use
   5. Use of Telecommunications Equipment
   6. Use of Alcohol
   7. Smoking
   8. Records Management
   9. Inventory Management
   10. Weapons
   11. Severe Inclement Weather
   12. Real Property Acquisitions and Leases
   13. Commercial Solicitation on Valdosta Technical College Campuses
   
   
4. Risk Management
   1. Emergency Operations and Safety Plan
   2. Campus Safety
   3. Environmental Compliance
      1. Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
      2. Occupational Exposure to Air Borne Pathogens/Tuberculosis
      3. Hazardous Materials
      4. Environmental Protection
   4. Children or Other Dependents at Work
      
      
5. Intellectual Property
   1. Intellectual Property Policy

1. Statement of Equal Opportunity
   1. Harassment
2. Recruiting and Hiring
   1. Verifying Employment Eligibility
   2. Medical and Physical Examination Program
3. Job Descriptions
4. Employee Classification
5. Verification of Employment
6. Employment Contracts
7. Performance Evaluation and Salary Compensation
8. Promotions
9. Terminations, Demotions, and Separations from Employment
10. Reduction in Force
11. Nepotism
12. Ethical Responsibilities
    1. Political Activities, Election Campaigns
    2. Amorous Relations
13. Employee Grievance Procedures
    1. Complaint Resolution
14. Personnel Files
15. Drug-Free Workplace
16. Defense and Indemnification
17. Normal Working Schedule
18. Instructional Staff Work Assignments
19. Travel
20. Employee Discipline
21. Compensation and Related Benefits
    1. Payroll Deductions
    2. Automatic Deposit of Net Pay Program
    3. Overtime and Compensatory Time
    4. Flexible Benefits Programs
    5. Retirement
    6. Leave
    7. Staff Development
    8. Holidays
    9. Workers' Compensation
    10. Tuition Remission and Reimbursement for Approved Staff Development
22. Gifts

1. Mission Statement
2. Statement of Equal Opportunity
3. Academic Freedom
4. Institutional, General Program and Program Specific Standards
5. Technical Advisory Committees
6. Service Delivery Areas
7. Technical College Calendars
8. Structure of Associate Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Programs
9. Warranty of Degree, Diploma, and Technical Certificate of Credit Graduates
10. Articulation and Transfer
11. Cooperative Programs With Regents' Institutions
12. College Campuses
13. Instructional Live Work Projects
14. Non-Credit Instruction
15. Quick Start
16. Programs for Adult Literacy
17. General Education Development (GED) Testing and Diplomas
18. Program Approval and Termination

1. Statement of Equal Opportunity
2. Admissions and Assessment
   1. Admissions
   2. Assessment
   3. Residency
   4. Learning Support Grading Policy
3. Student Handbooks
4. Student Conduct Codes
5. Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
6. Satisfactory Academic Progress
7. Student Grade Point Average
8. Academic Standards, Evaluations, and Appeals
   1. Academic Standards, Evaluations, and Appeals-Attendance, Absences and Tardies
9. Field Trips
10. Student Records
11. Student Tuition and Fees
12. National Emergencies
13. Student Accident Insurance
14. Personal Checks
15. Campus Security
16. Student Organizations and Activities
17. Student Activity Fund
18. Student Grievance Procedures
    1. Academic Appeals
    2. Complaint Resolution
19. Student Housing - Not Applicable for Valdosta Technical College
    1. Residence Hall Room Entry and Search Policy
20. Dealing With Visitors Looking For Students On Any Valdosta Technical College Campus