Hourly Full-Time Handbook

This revised handbook has been designed and written for the hourly staff of 熊猫在线视频. Take time to review the items in this handbook so that you are familiar with current policies and practices.

This handbook is a guide to our personnel policies and employee benefits, and is not a contract. Nor does it modify the terms and conditions of insurance policies, the flexible benefits plan/HSA plan or the retirement plan.

If you have any questions concerning your employment or this handbook, please contact the Human Resources Office.

General Policy Statement
Conditions of Employment
1. College Policies of Employment
2. Staff Procedures and Processes
Compensation and Benefits

General policy Statement

熊猫在线视频 adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. 熊猫在线视频 affirms the dignity of all persons as made in the image of God. 熊猫在线视频 is committed to being a welcoming, vibrant and caring academic community where academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge are strengthened by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and grounded in the historic Christian faith, where the full humanity of all may flourish in an environment in which there is room for different perspectives that bring people together. It is the policy of 熊猫在线视频 not to discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, familial status, genetic information, height, national origin, race, religion (except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification), sex (including gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation), theological perspectives (e.g., conservative, progressive, traditional), veteran status, weight or any other legally protected attribute, status or characteristic.

Our commitment to an equitable and inclusive place of learning, living, and working together, and to prevent discrimination and harassment, is the responsibility of all members of the Hope community. This covers nondiscrimination in all the College鈥檚 programs and activities, including employment, admissions, and access to educational opportunities.

The conduct of College administration, management and operation of its properties and facilities, and the supervision and direction of its work force are vested exclusively in the College. The foregoing functions are recognized to include by way of illustration (but are not limited to): the right to hire, schedule, promote, demote, transfer, release, and layoff employees; to suspend, discipline, and discharge employees; to establish and maintain rules and regulations covering the operation of the College and its employees and to determine and impose penalties for violations thereof; to make judgments as to whether an employee's work performance and/or behavior is necessary, acceptable and/or satisfactory; to determine workloads; to create, eliminate or change job positions, job assignments and operations as the College deems to be in its best interest; to introduce new or improved methods or means of operations and facilities; to maintain order and efficiency, and to the full and exclusive control of the management of the College, the supervision of all operations, the methods, processes and means of performing any and all work, the control of the property and the composition, assignment, direction, and determination of the size of its work forces; and in all respects to carry out the ordinary and customary functions of management.

It is the employee鈥檚 responsibility to read and comply with the policies, processes, and procedures in this handbook and linked documents.

The College reserves the right to unilaterally modify its personnel policies at any time. Michigan is an 鈥渁t will鈥� employment state, therefore, all employees covered by this Handbook are free to terminate their employment at any time and likewise are subject to discharge by the College at any time, as the College shall, in its sole discretion, determine. No oral representation to the contrary is binding on the College in regard to an employee's terms or conditions of employment, and no supervisor or administrator has the authority to make binding commitments to employees, except the President or Provost of the College, and they can only do so by a written signed commitment.

Conditions of Employment

College Policies of Employment

Rules of Conduct

Certain standards of performance and conduct must be maintained in any work group. Generally, these standards are recognized and observed by individual members of the work group without any need for action by the supervisor. When an employee does not observe these standards, counseling or an oral reminder by a supervisor normally results in the employee observing these standards in the future. Offenses, which may result in discipline or discharge, include, by way of example, but are not limited to:

Fraud in securing your job
Unexcused absences
Failure to respect confidentiality
Intoxication on the job or abuse of other drugs or chemical substances
Willful disobedience
Failure to wear attire deemed suitable by the College or meet the College鈥檚 hygiene and grooming standard
Discourteous treatment of students, other College employees and/or the public
Dishonesty
Inefficiency or incompetence
Unsatisfactory work performance
Unsafe acts
Harassment
Misuse of College resources (including technology)

These rules are to be used only as a guideline and are not intended to cover all of the offenses for which disciplinary action could result. The range of disciplinary action may include (but is not limited to) oral or written reprimand, a performance improvement plan (PIP), suspension without pay and/or benefits, demotion and discharge. The appropriateness of the penalty in each case shall be determined by the College.

熊猫在线视频 Drug and Alcohol Policy

熊猫在线视频 is committed to the elimination of drug and/or alcohol misuse and abuse and forbids the use, possession or transfer of illegal drugs and alcohol in the workplace and in all learning environments. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act (41 U.S.C.701) and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (20 U.S.C. 1145g), the policy lays out appropriate standards of conduct, counseling and treatment options, and appropriate standards of discipline in the event of non-compliance. Read the full policy here.

No Smoking Policy

The Ottawa County Smoke-Free Indoor Air Regulation became effective on January 1, 2008. This regulation requires all public and private employers to prohibit smoking in all enclosed areas and within twenty-five feet of any entrance, operable window, and ventilation system. 熊猫在线视频 became a smoke free campus on January 1, 2008.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) will not be permitted in any campus owned or leased building; in any residence hall, apartment, or cottage; on any campus walkway or green space; or outside in college parking lots.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is permitted in private vehicles (including those parked in college lots) and on public right-of-ways away from building entrances. Please adhere to the twenty-five foot distance and dispose of your smoking materials appropriately before reentering the campus area.

The college is supportive of smoking cessation programs and will work with faculty and staff seeking help with their smoking habit. For more information contact the Human Resources Office.

Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-Discrimination

熊猫在线视频 adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting dis-crimination in private institutions of higher education. 熊猫在线视频 affirms the dignity of all persons as made in the image of God. 熊猫在线视频 is committed to being a welcoming, vibrant and caring academic community where academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge are strengthened by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and grounded in the historic Christian faith, where the full humanity of all may flourish in an environment in which there is room for different perspectives that bring people together. It is the policy of 熊猫在线视频 not to discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, familial status, genetic information, height, national origin, race, religion (except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification), sex (including gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation), theological perspectives (e.g., conservative, progressive, traditional), veteran status, weight or any other legally protected attribute, status or characteristic. Our commitment to an equitable and inclusive place of learning, living, and working together, and to prevent discrimination and harassment, is the responsibility of all members of the Hope community. The Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-discrimination Policy covers nondiscrimination in all the College鈥檚 programs and activities, including employment, admissions, and access to educational opportunities.

The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College鈥檚 non-discrimination policies:

Taylor Sinclair
Senior Director of Equity and Compliance
Office of Equity and Compliance
Anderson-Werkman Center, Suite 251
616.395.6816

Accommodation Policy

熊猫在线视频 is committed to providing equal access to employment and educational opportunities for persons with disabilities. 熊猫在线视频 recognizes that individuals with disabilities may need reasonable accommodations to ensure equally effective opportunities to participate in or benefit from college educational programs, services, and activities, and to have equal employment opportunities.

This policy is established to clearly define process and procedures around requesting reasonable accommodation(s) on the basis of disability. This policy applies to all 熊猫在线视频 students, employees, applicants and community guests/visitors. View more information about this policy.

Technology Usage Policy

The purpose of the Technology Usage Policy is to inform and educate all of us at Hope College of the rights and responsibilities associated with our shared use of College Technology Resources, encouraging transparency and common understanding.

熊猫在线视频 is committed to providing integrated and comprehensive technologies to enhance teaching and learning and to improve productivity and support a residential student community. Hope provides students, faculty and staff with access to a wide range of computing resources, digital information and communication networks to support the academic, research and administrative functions of the College.

This policy strives to provide a balanced approach between user rights and responsibilities with appropriate use of College Technology Resources. Students, faculty, staff, and anyone else authorized (see the 鈥淎uthorized Users鈥� provision below) to use College Technology Resources are responsible for reading, understanding and complying with this Technology Usage Policy.

熊猫在线视频 Privacy 熊猫在线视频 Statement

熊猫在线视频 respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

The privacy statement (鈥淭he Statement鈥�) applies solely to identifiable information about you (鈥淵our Information鈥�) collected via hope.edu (鈥� The Site鈥�). Any data collected or provided outside www.hope.edu is not covered. The Statement will notify you of:

How Your Information is used and with whom it may be shared;
What choices are available to you regarding Your Information;
The security procedures in place to protect Your Information.

By using The Site you acknowledge an understanding of The Statement and all its contents. View the specifics of the policy.

Whistleblower Policy

熊猫在线视频 requires all employees to observe very high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. Internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect, prevent or deter violations of law, governmental rules and regulations, and/or College policies. The College also provides various mechanisms to assist and encourage employees to come forward in good faith with reports of violations or suspected violations. Normally, these instances should be reported to an immediate supervisor. However, there may be times when it is necessary for an employee to report a violation outside of the normal chain of command. Therefore the College has adopted a Whistleblower Policy. View specific details of the whistleblower policy.

Animal/Pet Policy

In creating a healthy, safe, and respectful environment, animals/pets should not be a part of the campus community unless part of a service animal program or identified in the exclusions clause of the policy. Pets can pose various health and safety concerns to the campus community including allergic reactions to animal dander, excessive noise, animal bites, and disease transmission (i.e., fleas, ticks, parasites, viruses, bacteria, etc.). View specific information about the Animal Policy.

Distracted Driver Policy

In order to increase employee safety and eliminate unnecessary risks while driving, the College has enacted a Distracted Driving Policy for those driving while performing College business. Disregarding the state requirements and guidelines of this policy could jeopardize your ability to use College owned vehicles or involve disciplinary action. We are committed to avoiding the perils of distracted driving and have created the following policy which applies to any employee operating a 熊猫在线视频 vehicle or driving on college business:

As of June 30, 2023, Michigan is a 鈥淗ands Free鈥� state regarding mobile devises. Michigan law prohibits holding or using a cellphone while driving.

熊猫在线视频 employees may not manually dial a hand-held cell phone while operating a college vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. Additionally, for college vehicles equipped with mobile computers, employees may not make keystrokes on those computers while driving. The college encourages employees to avoid cell phone conversations while the vehicle is in motion, even if hands free, as this can distract a driver from his/her full attention to the road and the surrounding elements.

If a 熊猫在线视频 employee needs to use their hands to take/make a call or to review GPS directions, they should pull over safely to the side of the road or another safe location.

Additional information about the Michigan law, including exceptions for first responders and emergency calls, can be found on the of the Michigan State Police website.

Key Policy

In order to maintain the security of college buildings and the safety of students, faculty, and staff; requests for keys shall be directed to the Department of Campus Safety who will work with the Provost, Dean, Chair or department administrator. They will determine the need and justification for the request and respond accordingly. Any individual who, without authorization, reproduces keys to any college building, office, room or equipment, or who has such keys in their possession shall be subject to disciplinary action by the college.

Upon leaving the employment of the college (either voluntary or involuntary), an employee is required to turn in all keys issued to them. If the employee does not have in their possession the key(s) listed, the employee's department may be charged a fee of $30 dollars per office key $100 dollars per master key and $30 dollars per lock change to help offset the cost of reissuing and rekeying college property and/or facilities. Keys are required to be turned in to the Human Resources Department or Campus Safety.

Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Drone Policy

To provide a safe and productive environment for such activity, all use or control of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) taking place within or above the boundaries of 熊猫在线视频 shall fully comply with the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Drone Policy.

Staff Hiring Policy and Procedures

熊猫在线视频 Hiring Philosophy

Within the context and framework of the published mission of 熊猫在线视频, we continue to seek to employ the best-qualified personnel in all areas of our operation. When no internal promotions are evident for an open or new position, the College will engage the Staff Hiring Policy to fill the position.

Developing a Diverse Community

College departments should demonstrate their support of the College hiring philosophy and follow the published recruitment/hiring procedures. To facilitate the College goal of developing a diverse and inclusive community, departments should make every effort to seek candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and historically underrepresented groups.

General Recruitment and Hiring Procedures

The College will engage in an open recruitment process for filling new positions and locating replacement personnel. Our recruitment and hiring practices will advance our goal of building a work force of persons committed to the mission of the College.

To facilitate the efficient recruitment of candidates, the following guidelines should be followed:

A hiring manager will create a requisition (job description) in the applicant system and the necessary approvals will be secured prior to any search.
An electronic posting of the position will be posted on the Colleges job landing page, accessible via the Human Resources web site.
Appropriate outside advertising will be coordinated by the Human Resources Office and the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will select a search committee that includes diverse members (gender, race, age, departments) including an employee trained as an Equity Advisor.
The search committee will conduct campus and/or virtual interviews and special effort should be made to consider candidates from under-represented groups.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates whom are being considered for a position with the College.
An oral offer of employment by the hiring department will occur, along with Human Resources conducing a confidential background check of the candidate. Once the background check has successfully been completed, an offer letter will be sent through the applicant system. Hiring managers will be responsible for communicating with those candidates that were interviewed in person but did not receive the job offer.
The hiring manager will complete a hiring form in the applicant system. This will begin the onboarding process.
Hiring managers will receive their task list of responsibilities to onboard the new employee prior to the employee鈥檚 first day of work.

Background Check Policy

It is the policy of 熊猫在线视频 to conduct a background check before making an offer of employment. This will be limited to checking criminal convictions, felony charges, state and national sex offender lists, and terrorist watch lists. In the event a particular position involves access to large sums of money, a credit check will also be required. The background check information will be ordered and reviewed by a person designated at the College. The designee will share this information with the hiring supervisor only when it is relevant to the job performance. All candidates will be informed of their right to review the check for accuracy. If the background check uncovers information that is potentially disqualifying, the candidate will be informed and given the opportunity to respond. Results of this check will remain confidential unless essential for the College鈥檚 legal defense in a lawsuit involving the candidate.

Immigration Rules for Employment

熊猫在线视频 is required to comply with rules issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1987. All employees are required to file an I-9 form with the Human Resources Office within 3 days of beginning work. Accurate documentation as noted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service must be provided.

Expense and Resource Stewardship Policy

As trusted stewards of Hope's institutional assets, we use the College鈥檚 financial resources to further the mission of the College drawing on our strategic priorities as a guide. We are mindful that the primary sources of revenue come from students, their families, and friends of the College.

We use the College鈥檚 resources with integrity, in a manner that is wise, fair, honest, transparent, and ethical. We seek to achieve the highest overall value per dollar, considering financial and nonfinancial aspects of each transaction.

While the policy was developed in the spirit of good practice and good stewardship, we recognize not every situation an employee faces in regards to spending will be covered in detail in this policy. If you encounter decisions or questions around spending or approvals that are not covered directly in this document, please contact Business Services.

The guiding principles, procedures, and policies outlined in this document are applicable to all employees and all fund types (operating, discretionary, professional development, sponsored program, agency, etc.) unless otherwise noted. Read the full Expense and Resource Stewardship Policy.

Staff Procedures and Processes

Safety

One of the most important aspects of everyone鈥檚 job is the practice of safety. All members of the 熊猫在线视频 community are required to notify Campus Safety (ext 7770) of any situation or incident on campus that involves a significant emergency or dangerous situation that may involve an immediate or ongoing threat to the health and safety of students and/or employees on campus. We also welcome suggestions for improving safety of the campus. These suggestions should be directed to your immediate supervisor or the Health and Fire Safety Office (ext. 7999). All injuries incurred during the course of performing ones duties are to be reported immediately to Campus Safety (ext 7770) or the Human Resources Office (ext 7811).

Employee Identification Card Policy

The College recognizes that an I.D. card provides employees and their families with many valued benefits. These benefits include: use of the Dow Physical Education Center and DeVos Fieldhouse, free general admission to College athletic events (with some limitations), discount fees for numerous cultural activities, use of other College facilities including parking and a discount on bookstore purchases.

Photo I.D. cards are issued at no cost to all regular non-student employees who are paid through the College payroll. The Human Resources Office is responsible for authorizing the issuance of cards by Campus Safety. The following I.D. card categories and guidelines are followed:

Staff Card 鈥� The card provides full benefits to the employee and his or her dependents. Dependents desiring a Dow Card need to contact the Dow Center. Single employees are given a guest privilege that allows them to attend College activities and use College facilities with a guest at no charge. .
Retired Employee Card 鈥� Employees who retire from active service at the College on or after the age of 65 or through a College Early Retirement Plan are eligible to keep their I.D. that will provide the same benefits described in paragraph one for regular, active employees.

Work Schedules/Hours

As a community that serves a student population, many of our positions require being present on campus during set times of specific days to complete daily work. 熊猫在线视频 does recognize that at times it is possible to alter how and when work is performed. The College will consider the following possibilities:

Remote Work 鈥� Different departments and positions will have varying levels of remote work as a possibility (1-day, 2-day, 陆 day). If you are interested in remote work, please work with your supervisor to discern what options are possible for your specific position and contact Human Resources. Remote work options will typically not be available during the first weeks or months of employment due to job training.
Revised Work Week 鈥� Some positions allow for a revised work week based on days (other than M-F) or start and end times. If you believe your work is suited for this type of consideration, please work with your supervisor to discuss options.
Reduced Hours (FTE) 鈥� If you find your workload is changing over time and would like to consider reduced work hours, please work with your supervisor to discuss what options might be available.

A request for one of the altered work arrangements does not guarantee it will be approved. Decisions will be made in conjunction with the supervisor, divisional leader, and human resources.

Variable Schedules

Part time employees have a varied work day schedule based on the needs of the College department where they are working. Employees will be scheduled to work such hours as are required by the job assignment. At peak times, it may be necessary to work more hours than originally agreed upon. These hours will be assigned by the direct supervisor. Lunch/meal breaks are required for all employees working more than 4 hours per day and are not considered 鈥渉ours worked鈥� for compensation or overtime purposes.

Absenteeism and Tardiness

All employees are normally expected to work the full amount of their scheduled assigned daily work shift. Hourly employees are not required to punch in at a time clock, but are expected to truthfully report their hours on their timesheets.

If for any reason you will be late or absent from work, it is your responsibility to notify your immediate supervisor before the workday begins. Failure to report such instances in a manner deemed accurate by the College, or absences and/or tardiness which, in the College鈥檚 opinion, is excessive, may result in discipline or discharge. Should the absence be for more than one day, the employee is expected to continue to apprise his/her supervisor of the situation.

Breaks/Chapel/Exercise

It is good for all employees to leave their work area during the day and take a break from their positions鈥� tasks. 熊猫在线视频 recognizes this and allows employees several opportunities throughout the week. Employees may elect:

Chapel 鈥� Employees are welcome to attend the student Chapel services on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Breaks 鈥� Employees may take a 20-minute break during any 4 hour work period. If work shifts are less than 4 hours, breaks are not allowed. The 20 minutes allowed includes the time going to and from the break area. Failure to take a break period may not be used to modify the normal work schedule (arrive late or leave early).
Wellness Classes/Exercise 鈥� Employees who are full time (.75 FTE or greater) may take a 陆 hour paid time to exercise with their supervisor鈥檚 approval. This may be to participate in a wellness activity, work out in one of the campus facilities, or attend an off campus exercise program/facility. Each department will determine the best approach for allowing employees time to exercise.

Employees may not utilize more than one of these in any given work shift. Example: If an employee attends Chapel, they will not take a break during their morning shift. If they utilize the one-half-hour for exercise, they will not receive a break during that 4-hour shift. If an employee takes a morning break, they will not attend Chapel or get the extra paid time for exercise.

All options must be approved by the department supervisor and during peak workloads, it is possible employees will not be granted permission to participate in the above programs.

Change of Personal Information

It is very important that the Human Resources Office and your immediate supervisor be kept informed of your correct address and telephone number. All changes to addresses/phone numbers can be made on your account. It is also essential that the Human Resources Office be immediately notified when there is a change in your marital and/or dependency allowance status.

Performance Evaluations

Good practice is for supervisors and employees to be in dialogue throughout the year regarding performance expectations. Frequent dialogue will allow for recognition and problem resolution to occur. Annually, your supervisor will submit an evaluation to the Human Resources Office for your personnel file. If you disagree with this evaluation, you have the option to submit, in writing, a statement that is placed in your personnel file.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

Problems should be discussed first with the immediate supervisor. The second step to be taken, if no resolution has occurred, is to refer the matter to the next higher level of supervision. If dissatisfied with these results, the employee should ask for a meeting with the Director of Human Resources. If there is still no employee satisfaction at this level, the Human Resources Office will take the employee's problem to the appropriate Vice President or the President for a final decision.

If the dispute is something that is covered in the protections outlined in the Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy, the Compliance Office will work in conjunction with other appropriate offices.

Resignation

Employees are asked to give, in writing, a minimum of 2 week notice of their intent to terminate. Such notice will allow the immediate supervisor adequate time to seek a replacement or determine how the activities of the position will be handled.

When a supervisor receives notice of an impending resignation, he/she must immediately contact the Human Resources Office. This will ensure that all employee matters regarding payroll and benefits are properly handled.

All College property, including I.D.s, keys, college credit cards and laptops must be returned to the supervisor on the last day of employment.

Layoff

In the event of layoff, the employment relationship will be terminated at midnight on the day of layoff.

Involuntary Termination

In addition to the situations previously described, an employee will be subject to discharge if his/her work or behavior is, in the College's sole judgment, unnecessary, unacceptable or unsatisfactory. Any severance pay is at the discretion of the College. Pay for wages earned to date of termination will be granted and added to the final paycheck.

There may be times when conditions at the College no longer require the continuation of a particular position. If this happens, an attempt will be made to find another suitable position for the employee. In the event no other position is available, the employee will be permanently laid off and eligible for unemployment.

Exit Process

Upon the Human Resources Office receiving notification of your leaving, you will receive an email outlining the steps that need to be taken. All employees leaving the employ of the College will be expected to return all College property including College ID, keys, and equipment by the last day of employment. If property is not returned in a timely matter, the College reserves the right to take other lawful means (including filing a lawsuit) to recover the value of the property or the property itself. If you wish to speak privately with someone regarding your decision to leave the College, you can request a meeting with the Employee Development Manager to schedule an exit interview.

Breaks in Service

When an employee leaves his/her employment at the College but later is re-hired, prior years of service will be added to the employee's total years of service if the break in service is less than one (1) calendar year.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Payroll Period

The hourly, non-exempt staff will be paid bi-weekly on Friday every other week for the previous two weeks鈥� work. For those not electing automatic deposit, paychecks will be mailed to your home address. We strongly encourage employees to utilize direct deposit.

Payroll Information

Automatic Deposit - 熊猫在线视频's flexible payroll system allows an employee a variety of automatic checking and savings deposit options. It is possible to have your check split between several kinds of accounts or have it all deposited into one. Find direct deposit forms online or access them at your account.
FICA/MQFE - Under Federal law, the College deducts Social Security taxes from your paycheck. This deduction is made according to the prevailing percentage rate up to a specified yearly amount as set by the Federal government. The amount is matched by College funds and deposited at regular intervals with the government.
Federal and State Income Taxes - Federal and State taxes are also withheld from your earnings and deposited with Federal and State governments at regular intervals. Deductions for these taxes are based on your gross salary in relationship to your marital status and the number of deductions you claim.
Unemployment Compensation - The College is also required to participate in the Unemployment Compensation Insurance program. This cost is entirely that of 熊猫在线视频.

Recording time

Each hourly employee is required to maintain and submit a bi-weekly time record to the payroll office. This record must accurately record your working activities for those weeks. All sick time, vacation, holidays, jury duty, unpaid leave, etc. must be clearly indicated. Failure to report daily activities in a manner deemed accurate by the College may result in discipline or discharge. All records must be approved by the employee鈥檚 immediate supervisor or department chairperson and submitted by announced deadlines.

Payroll Calculation / Overtime

Your pay, per payroll cycle, will be calculated taking the number of hours worked times your hourly rate of pay.

Overtime hours (hours worked over 40) are compensated for at one and one-half times your normal rate for those hours above 40 hours per week. Total worked hours include actual hours worked, paid sick leave hours, jury duty, holidays, paid funeral leave, paid vacation, floating holiday, and personal leave. Please make every effort to record all time over 40 hours in a week as overtime.

Employees must be paid for all hours worked and will not be given time off in lieu of overtime. If you incur overtime during a week and would like to voluntarily reduce hours during the remainder of the week to forgo overtime, you may do so with your supervisor鈥檚 approval. This adjustment must take place within the same Saturday鈥揊riday work week as the overtime occurred.

Overtime will not be 鈥減yramided鈥� or 鈥渄uplicated.鈥� This means you cannot combine overtime premium pay with other types of 鈥減remium pay鈥� to get a premium that is greater than the individual premiums themselves.

INVEST Retirement Program

All employees who have completed one year of service at 熊猫在线视频 and who worked at least 1000 hours during the previous benefit year and are expected by the College to do so during the existing benefit year will be eligible to participate in the retirement program. The College contributes 10.5% of salary in a 403(b) defined contribution plan (INVEST plan). The amount received at the time of retirement is based on the amount of money accumulated in the individual's account. Information regarding current investment vehicles is available in Human Resources. All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary contribution program by setting aside tax deferred dollars. Details are available at the Human Resources benefits website.

Flexible Benefit Plan (includes FSA and HSA)

熊猫在线视频 employees are allowed to take advantage of tax exempt premiums for health insurance, vision and dental. The college automatically sets up these payments as tax exempt unless directed otherwise by the employee. The College also offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Spending Account (HSA) depending on which type of health insurance the employee and/or family is enrolled in. Additionally the College offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for child care expenses. For specific eligibility rules, list of covered expenses, and details on each program please see the employee benefits page.

Insurance Benefits

Health and Rx Insurance

Active Employees Eligibility

All employees with regular assignments scheduled to work 1560+ hours per benefit year (.75 FTE) are eligible to participate in the College group health insurance plans. Selection of a plan option is made upon enrollment and changes may be made annually during the open enrollment period. Eligibility is the first day of employment. Employees contribute, on a pre-tax basis, to the cost based on salary and type of coverage elected. Details of current plans, cost, eligibility, special enrollment options, auto exclusion provision, and other information can be found in the Employee Benefit Plan Document and Summary Plan Description as well as at the employee benefits page.

Coordination of Coverage

Michigan law specifies which insurance carrier has primary responsibility for payment of claims for dependents when both husband and wife have insurance coverage. The insured employee with the birth date earliest in the calendar year has the primary responsibility for dependents. Our plan will provide secondary coverage in those cases where another plan is primary.

Coverage Limits when both Spouses are Employed at College

When both husband and wife work at 熊猫在线视频 in positions eligible for full benefits, the College will not approve the duplicate expense of providing dependent coverage for both. Couples with no children are requested to take single coverage for each employee since the insurance rates for two single contracts are normally less expensive than for one contract as a couple. For those staff with children, it is normally most cost effective for one employee to take the full family coverage contract and the other waives coverage (since they would be covered under their spouse's contract). Coordination of married employee couple's coverage can reduce cost without any loss of medical insurance protection. Premiums will be based on the higher salary of the two spouse鈥檚 salaries.

Health Insurance Continuation

Employee Death - The family of employees who die while in active service to the College will be given the option to continue coverage by paying the premium share required of active employees. The length of coverage will be limited to one year. Dependent child coverage ends at the end of the calendar month the child turns 26 years of age or the one year provision, whichever is less. Spouse coverage will terminate upon remarriage during the one-year period of eligibility, and coverage will not apply to step-children by another marriage. The College insurance coverage will also terminate in the event that surviving family members become eligible for health insurance coverage from any other source.
Employee Disability - Employees who become disabled under the Long Term Disability Policy, while employed at the College will be eligible for medical insurance continuation for a period of one year by paying the premium share required of active employees. Dependent child coverage ends at the end of the calendar month the child turns 26 years of age or the one year provision, whichever is less. Other medical insurance received in connection with the disability will be considered primary for purposes of payment coordination. The College will be responsible for only those expenses normally covered by our plan and not funded by another plan.
Continuation of Health Insurance: Federal Rules - Cobra - All employees who lose medical insurance coverage as a result of a reduction of hours of employment or termination of employment (for reasons other than gross misconduct) are eligible for group health insurance continuation coverage at the employee's expense. In addition, spouses or dependents of employees who become ineligible for benefits (divorce, no longer dependent, etc.) may choose to participate, at their own expense, in a continuation of group health insurance coverage; according to the guidelines set by COBRA for a period of time not greater than 18 months for employee and not greater than 36 months for dependents. Full information about the details of COBRA coverage is available by contacting the 熊猫在线视频 Human Resources Office.

Early Retiree Coverage

Should an employee retiree prior to Medicare eligible age (currently age 65), you may remain on the College Health Insurance Plan by paying 100% of the premium costs if you have met the minimum service requirement of 10 years and are at least 60 years of age. Upon becoming eligible for Medicare, you can then participate in 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 Retiree Health Insurance plan according to the terms described in 鈥淩etiree Coverage鈥�.

Retiree Coverage

Faculty and staff who retire from 熊猫在线视频 with at least ten years of continuous service at the time of their retirement are eligible to participate in one of Hope College鈥檚 Retiree Health Insurance plans. The participant will be billed monthly for their share of the premium due based on eligibility guidelines. Details on eligibility and premium sharing can be found on the retiree benefits page. 熊猫在线视频 will have the right to cancel insurance coverage if payment is more than 60 days delinquent.

Health Plan Revision Option

The College reserves the right to modify the terms, conditions, and coverages in the Health Insurance and Retiree Health Insurance Plan(s).

HIPAA Privacy 熊猫在线视频 Policy

The College complies with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 in the protection of an employee鈥檚 personal health information. Privacy 熊猫在线视频 Policy details, along with a listing of procedures to follow if you feel your rights have been violated, are available at hope.edu/hr.

Term Life Insurance

In addition to health insurance coverage, employees receive term life insurance coverage for themselves at no charge. The life insurance is valued at one and one-half the amount of the employee's annual base wage. "Annual wage" for hourly employees will be calculated at the regular hourly pay rate times 2080 hours, or the scheduled hours, if less than 2080. The employee will also have the opportunity to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance. Details on the Life Insurance Plan are available at the employee benefits page.

Should the face value of your life insurance exceed $50,000, IRS requires that the premium cost for coverage in excess of $50,000 be considered a taxable benefit. The value coverage above $50,000 will be treated as "other income" to you and listed on your year-end W-2 form.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

The College provides AD&D insurance on the lives of all benefit eligible employees at the same face value as the term life insurance. The terms and conditions of the benefit are outlined in the plan booklet.

Long Term Disability Insurance

熊猫在线视频 has adopted a Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance program for all employees who meet the standard 1560 work hours test described previously. The benefits of this program provide for payments of 60% of your normal monthly earning up to a maximum of $6,000 per month. Employees will have the option to purchase an additional 10% in coverage. Plan documents are available at the employee benefits page. During the first year of LTD, the employee will be considered on 鈥渓eave status鈥� and the employee鈥檚 department can request the position be filled by a temporary or permanent employee. During this first year, if the employee returns from LTD, every effort will be made to find the employee a position on the campus. If no position exists, the employee shall be moved to layoff status. If an employee remains on LTD their employee status will expire after one year of continuous long term disability. The employee's position assignment will be terminated at that time unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Any future 熊猫在线视频 employment will be contingent upon available positions and qualifications. The College pays the LTD premiums and the benefits received are taxable.

Worker's Compensation

Reporting an Accident

熊猫在线视频 carries Worker's Compensation Insurance for all College personnel. If an employee is injured while performing duties on his/her job, they must promptly report the injury prior to securing treatment (unless the injury is serious). The College uses the services of Holland MediCenter, 335 N. 120 th Ave, Holland, for treatment and assessment of most workplace injuries. Severe injuries would require treatment at a Hospital Emergency Room. Injuries should be reported promptly to Director of Occupational Health and Safety. If the Director is unavailable, then the Physical Plant Operations Manager should be contacted for Physical Plant staff or Human Resources Office Assistant for other staff. Treatment at the MediCenter requires pre-authorization by one of the three staff members indicated. The MediCenter also conducts return to work evaluations for the College. Use of an employee's personal physician is allowed for continued treatment or follow-up after 10 days of filing an injury claim.

It is very important to promptly notify your supervisor, the Department of Health and Fire Safety and secure the necessary claim form from the Office Assistant in the Human Resources Office. All bills resulting from the injury must be submitted to the Human Resources Office. 熊猫在线视频 uses the services of an outside company to coordinate the claims. Payments are made directly by them to the doctor and/or the hospital involved.

The Health and Safety Department will investigate all incidents for possible health or safety hazards, make a written report and take corrective action when necessary.

Payment for Lost Wages

Payments for lost wages are paid from the Worker's Compensation fund and are sent directly to the employee. Earned sick pay benefits may be used to supplement Worker's Compensation Benefit payments -- not to exceed 100% of the employee's current hourly pay rate. All 熊猫在线视频 disability benefits will be suspended while Worker's Compensation Benefits are being paid. The College will continue to make retirement contributions and pay employer life, AD&D, and LTD premiums based on what would have been the employee鈥檚 normal base wage. Any applicable contributions for benefits will be billed to the employee or collected from pay upon return-to- work. Any outside income replacement benefits received will be coordinated with College sick pay or Short Term Disability payments - combined total cannot exceed 100% of normal earnings. Leave accruals will not be calculated on workers compensation earnings.

Leave Policies

Personal Leave

熊猫在线视频 recognizes the need for employees to occasionally be absent from work for reasons other than personal illness or death in the immediate family. This 鈥減ersonal time鈥� with pay, may be allowed by the College, if requested in advance, and approved by the employee鈥檚 supervisor. Each January 1 the employee will receive a Personal Leave accrual of 16 hours 鈥� prorated for those less than 1 FTE. A new employee鈥檚 personal leave hours are prorated during the calendar year in which they are hired. These hours may be used during the calendar year. Hours not used by December 31 each year will not be carried forward.

Sick Leave

熊猫在线视频 complies with the Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) of 2018. For those employees who work 25 hours or greater, 1 hour of sick leave will accrue for every 35 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. For those working 30 hours or greater, this accrual will take place with each pay cycle. For those working 25鈥�30 hours, an annual lookback will occur each January, and you will be notified of your banked hours. The sick leave benefit provides for payment at your normal pay rate for absences due to the following:

Physical or mental illness, injury or health condition of the employee or his or her family member
Medical diagnosis, care or treatment of the employee or family member
Preventive care of the employee or family member
Closure of the employee鈥檚 primary workplace by order of public official due to a public health emergency
Care for your child whose school or place of care is closed by a public health emergency
You or your family members鈥� exposure to a communicable disease that would jeopardize the health of others as determined by health authorities or a health care provider
For domestic violence and sexual assault situations, including counseling, receiving services, obtaining legal services and attending civil or criminal proceedings

Your hours do not have to be expended during the fiscal year since the plan provides for a 鈥渃arry over鈥� of benefits from one year to another. A maximum of 160 hours may be allowed to accumulate in your account at the end of any fiscal year. All accumulated hours above 160 will be deleted and payment made to you in the amount of 50% of your current hourly rate for those hours. Therefore, all employees will start each new fiscal year with no greater than 160 hours.

Sick leave benefit hours must be used to satisfy the required elimination period for the Short Term Disability plan (see Short Term Disability section in handbook). Paid sick days taken in conjunction with the disability shall count toward satisfying the elimination period and unused paid sick time must be used to supplement the STD benefit 鈥� not to exceed 100% of the normal hourly rate/pay cycle.

In all cases when you must be absent, it is your responsibility to contact your supervisor with an explanation for your absences and approval of the absence. This must be done as soon as possible, prior to the start of the work day, so that arrangements can be made for a substitute when needed.

In the event of a work-related accident, the employee鈥檚 sick pay benefits will be superseded by benefits available under the Worker鈥檚 Compensation Act (see Worker鈥檚 Compensation section in handbook).

Short Term Disability

For non-work related disabilities, a Short Term Disability benefit of 60% of the normal pay rate is available for up to a maximum of 26 weeks of coverage. Coverage begins on the 1st missed work day for an accident/non-elective surgery or 8th consecutive calendar day for an illness or elective surgery (elective cosmetic surgery is not covered by this benefit). The elimination period starts with the first work-day missed. (Accident/Non-elective Surgery is defined as an event that results in a loss of a minimum of 8 calendar days 鈥� benefit eligibility will then be retroactive to the first missed workday.) Recurrence of a prior disability within 6 months will result in the waiver of the elimination period. Returning to work on a restriction or part-time basis after a period of disability and as part of the recovery period for employee may be allowed if physician approved and work team is able to accommodate. In this situation, benefit will be paid on the un-worked hours required to meet the employee鈥檚 regular work schedule.

Unused sick leave must be used to supplement the 60% benefit not to exceed 100% of the normal hourly rate/pay cycle.

In the case of auto-related accidents, the STD benefit and the automobile policy benefit should not exceed 100% of the employee鈥檚 normal pay.

In the event of an extended illness or medical condition, the STD 26-week maximum benefit period will coordinate with the Long-Term Disability elimination period. Employees鈥� supervisor must be properly informed of your progress on a regular basis. The College reserves the right to request medical information from your doctor regarding any illness or medical condition and its relationship to your work. Excessive absences can represent a very real problem for the efficient operation of College and may result in replacement personnel being hired.

PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The College recognizes the importance of the family, which the Parental Leave policy is designed to support. Therefore, the College not only complies with the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, but also provides additional support to the parents of a newborn or newly-adopted child. The College will provide paid leave of absence to eligible staff for the purpose of caring for their newborn or newly-adopted child or children on the following basis:

For the birth of a child, the mother of the child is entitled to paid leave according to the Short Term Disability Policy. This is typically six (6) weeks for normal delivery but can be longer based on medical necessity. Following the approved disability period, an additional two (2) weeks of leave with full pay is allowed. All disability leave should be coordinated with the Human Resources Office.

Fathers are allowed a paid paternity leave of up to 2 weeks following the birth of a child and should coordinate this leave with their supervisor and notify Human Resources of intended dates for this leave. This leave can be utilized within the first month of a child鈥檚 birth.
For the adoption of a child, the parent who is the primary caregiver of the child is entitled to leave with full pay for up to four (4) weeks. The secondary parent (not the primary caregiver) is allowed two (2) weeks leave with pay, to be used within the first month of a child being adopted.
For the purposes of caregiving, the designated caregiver may request additional leave, without pay, subject to the limit of twelve (12) weeks within each twelve-month period for any of the purposes specified in the first paragraph.

Vacation Policy

Eligible employees accrue paid vacation time up to a maximum of 80 hours (2 weeks) during each of their first five years of service according to the following formula: 1 vacation hour per 26 hours of work. After five years of service, employees shall be awarded vacation time on the basis of 1 hour per 17.33 hours of work (three weeks/maximum 120 hours per year). After 10 years of service, employees shall be awarded vacation time on the accrued basis of 1 hour per 13 hours of work (4 weeks/maximum 160 hours per year). Vacation may not be taken or vacation pay received until the requirements of the formula are met. Employees are allowed to carry forward up to a maximum of 300 hours each January 1. All hours over 300 are forfeited.

Should an employee select a week for vacation in which a paid holiday falls, the employee should continue to record the day as a holiday. Employees working only during the academic year must take their vacation time during the period of their assignment. In order to better plan vacation schedules, each employee is required to submit his or her choice of vacation time to his or her supervisor for approval. Up to a maximum of 160 hours of unused accrued vacation time can be taken within the month prior to separation, or paid out upon separation from employment. Hours over 160 hours will be forfeited.

Holiday Policy

熊猫在线视频 officially observes five (5) national holidays each year:

New Year's Day

Memorial Day

Fourth of July

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

As an additional benefit to you, the College will also grant the following four (4) paid days off:

Day after Thanksgiving

Day before Christmas

Floating Holiday

Good Friday

Ordinarily, employees will not be expected to work on a holiday that falls on Monday through Friday. Holidays should be indicated on your timesheet based on the number of hours normally worked that day. Should a holiday fall on Sunday, it will usually be celebrated on the following Monday. For the purpose of computing holiday compensation, these Mondays will be treated as holidays. When a holiday falls on Saturday, the College will normally designate the Friday before the holiday as a non-work day with pay. To view the annual college holiday calendar, please visit the Human Resources website.

Compensation for holidays will be based on your regular hourly rate times the numbers of hours normally worked. Employees required to work on any of the five College paid national holidays will be compensated at twice the regular hourly rate and will be awarded an equal time off later at regular pay but not to exceed 8 hours. Compensation for the other holidays will be paid at the normal rate with an equal time off later not to exceed 8 hours. Hours paid at double time will offset additional hours worked during the week being paid as overtime, if applicable.

Persons who normally work less than 40 hours per week will be granted holiday compensation based on the number of hours normally worked on the day the holiday is celebrated. If work time varies, then this is defined as the average daily hours worked in the four work weeks prior to the work week in which the holiday occurs. This policy is also in effect for those people who are employed on an academic-year basis only. People employed during the academic year only would not be entitled to holiday pay for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. When a holiday falls on a day the employee normally doesn't work, the employee will not receive holiday pay for this day.

Employees on an unpaid leave of absence, worker's compensation or paid disability leave will not be entitled to holiday pay for a holiday that occurs during their leave.

Campus Safety Staff and Physical Plant 2nd & 3rd Shift Holidays
Those working unique work shifts will observe a different holiday schedule; yet will receive at a minimum an equal number of hours observed as listed above. Please see your department supervisor to review applicable holiday schedules.

College Shut-Down

The College closes the facilities from Christmas Eve through New Years Day. For those days that are not already paid holidays, the following will occur:

For full-time staff who would have worked each day, the time will be considered paid leave.
For those employees who are on academic break, or would not have normally worked these days, the time off is without pay.
Part-time regularly scheduled employees will receive pay for only those days they would have normally been scheduled to work according to a pro-rated amount.
For those employees who may be required to work, normal pay at your regular rate will be given for hours worked, with an equal number of hours, up to a maximum of 8 hours per day to be taken at a later date.
All hours that are shutdown (not holiday time) need to be recorded under the earncode "shutdown."

Funeral leave

Eligible employees will be excused, with supervisor notification, with pay, to attend, travel to, or make necessary funeral arrangements for a death in the immediate family. Immediate family and the corresponding amount of paid time is as follows:

Up to a maximum of five days paid leave will be available for the death of a spouse, child, step-child, parents, parents-in- law or step-parents.
Up to a maximum of three days paid leave will be available for the death of grandparents, grandparents-in- law, step grandparents, brother or sister, brother or sister-in- law, step brother or sister, grandchild.
Up to a maximum of one day paid leave is available for the death of an aunt, aunt-in-law, uncle, uncle-in-law, niece, or nephew.

Military Leave

The rights of workers to take leaves-of- absence to serve in the military are governed by federal laws. Reservist on active duty will be eligible for College pay equal to the difference between their military salary and their current College salary.

Jury Duty

Employees who are called to serve on jury duty during their normal work schedule will be compensated for the difference between pay for the jury duty and their regular College pay. Normally the College will issue regular pay for the time absent and employees will be responsible for assigning payment received for jury duty to the College (via Payroll Office) as a reimbursement for time already paid. An employee is expected to report for regular College work when temporarily excused from attendance at court. The employee's supervisor must be advised of any absences due to jury duty and the employee鈥檚 timecard must accurately report the time taken for jury duty.

Family Medical Leave Act of 1993

熊猫在线视频 complies with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. This law requires employers to extend unpaid leave of up to a total of 12 weeks each 12 months to eligible employees to care for a newly born or adopted child, and/or to attend to the medical needs of an immediate family member, and/or due to an employee鈥檚 own illness. Specific details on FMLA, including eligibility, reason for leave, coordination of other leave, i.e., can be found at /offices/human-resources/resources/fmla_policy.pdf

Other Unpaid Leave

Requests for an unpaid leave not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 are not subject to automatic approval by the College. The individual circumstances of the employee (years of service, past record of absences, job responsibilities, etc.) plus the needs of the office/department must be carefully considered. Such approvals are necessary since replacement personnel may be necessary.

Leaves beyond 20 work days are considered to be exceptional and will normally not be approved. Approved leaves will carry no salary but certain benefits may be available for specific situations. For more information, contact the Human Resources Office.

If an employee is denied a leave of absence (and elects to leave anyway) or the time of the approved leave elapses without returning to work on the same basis as before the leave was granted, the employee shall be considered to have vacated his/her job with the College. Replacement personnel will then be hired to fill the vacancy. Should the individual desire re-employment with the College at a future date, the College will give consideration on the basis of his/her qualifications for any openings that might exist.

Miscellaneous Benefits

employee Assistance Program

Ulliance Life Advisor EAP provides 熊猫在线视频 employees with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This benefit is designed to offer CONFIDENTIAL assistance to you, your immediate family members, and significant others whose personal problems are affecting your quality of life and/or job performance. The program provides visits with a counselor at no cost to the employee. Details can be found on the employee benefits page.

Dow Center / DeWitt Tennis Center / DeVos Fieldhouse Use

Faculty, staff and their dependent (IRS definition) family members can use the Dow Center and DeWitt Tennis Center, provided that the area desired is not scheduled with a Kinesiology class or a sport activity. DeVos Fieldhouse is for employees only and limited to the weight room. There is no charge to the employee for Dow Center or DeVos Fieldhouse usage. DeWitt Tennis Center does require some costs. Each family member must show his/her faculty/staff ID card or Dow card to gain admittance. Employees must follow the guidelines and policies of each facility. Information can be found on the Dow Center website at hope.edu/dow. The DeWitt Tennis Center club hours and general information (including rates) can be found on their website, . Information on DeVos Fieldhouse hours can be found at hope.edu/directory/buildings/devos-fieldhouse/.

Adoption Benefit

熊猫在线视频 will assist benefit eligible (>.75 FTE) employees who desire to adopt children in reimbursement of costs associated with the adoption process. The Plan covers adoption expenses associated with the adoption of a minor, non-relative under the age of sixteen (16) up to $7,500 per adoption or the actual cost, whichever is less. If two or more children are adopted at the same time, the benefit is limited to $11,250 or the cost of the adoption, whichever is less. For purposes of reimbursement, "adoption" is defined as the process of adopting. This "process" begins with application procedures with an agency or agencies, including submission of application fees and the scheduling of a home study, that are intended to result in the adoption of a child. A process ends with the adoption of a child or children or, should no children be adopted, by official termination with all agencies involved. A new process must be separated from an unsuccessful process by a one-year period to be identified as a separate adoption process. Expenses can be reimbursed as they occur by completing the 鈥淎doption Benefit Payment Request鈥� form and submitting proof of payment to the Human Resources Office.

Service Award Program

Hourly and administrative staff are eligible to participate in the Service Award Program. Years of service are calculated annually with gifts given to benefit eligible staff at five-year intervals and upon retirement. We use the services of a nationally recognized supplier of service awards and employees have a variety of gifts to select in recognition of their milestone.

Employees who retiree from the college will be invited to select a gift from the gift category closest to their actual service years. Employees retiring with 25 or more years of service also have the option to select a 熊猫在线视频 Hitchcock chair, if desired. At the Annual Service Award Luncheon, employees and retirees are honored with a certificate and the gift selected.

tuition Waiver Policy

熊猫在线视频 provides as a benefit to full time personnel and their families a tuition waiver plan that will assist children, spouses, and employees. Benefits are available through the 熊猫在线视频 Employee Tuition Waiver Plan or the GLCA Tuition Remission Program. For a complete summary of both plans, including eligibility requirements, information can be found on the employee benefits page.

Travel / Corporate Credit Card Policy

A Travel Policy and Procedure for using Corporate Credit Cards have been designed to enable staff members to provide accountability of travel expenses. Guidelines are general and are not expected to cover every situation. Some College divisions/departments also have internal policies which may include per diems, travel maximums, etc. For exact information please contact your department supervisor. More general information and guidelines, can be found at the Expense and Resource Stewardship Policy.

熊猫在线视频 "Walk to Work Program"

A stable core-city neighborhood is vital to the mission of 熊猫在线视频 and to the Holland Community. The "Walk to Work Program" has been established to combat neighborhood deterioration, to improve the quality of life for members of the community, to serve as a catalyst for further efforts to improve core city neighborhoods, and to assist employees in building equity with home ownership.

The "Walk to Work Program" provides financial purchase and renovation incentives for benefit eligible 熊猫在线视频 and Creative Dining Services employees desiring to live in these targeted neighborhoods surrounding the College. Employees interested in this benefit are encouraged to visit the employee benefit page for specific policy details and information regarding the application and purchase process.

Institutional Services

The Library

熊猫在线视频 employees have full access to the collections of the Van Wylen Library, including the Digital Media Lab, DVDs and streaming video content, children's books, new arrivals, browsing materials, and access to electronic materials from off-campus. Employees also have access to the at Western Theological Seminary. Circulating materials at Cook may be borrowed by Hope students, staff, and faculty. Information regarding Van Wylen Library, including services provided can be found at /library/.

The Bookstore

Any regular staff member with a current staff ID card may maintain a charge account at the Bookstore subject to store policies regarding such accounts. This service is a convenience to be used only for the personal purchases of staff members and their immediate families. The Bookstore also grants a 15% discount to staff members on cash as well as charge sales. (Some sale and low-margin items are not discounted.) Please be ready to present your staff card to ensure getting this discount.

Mail Service

Employees are welcome to utilize the full mail services of the 熊猫在线视频 Print & Mail Services, located on the main floor of the DeWitt Center. Specifics can be found at hope.edu/print-mail.

College Vehicles

A number of College-owned vehicles are available for use by staff members while on official College business only. Online vehicle requests can be made at .

Parking and Traffic Control

The Department Campus Safety is responsible for the enforcement of the College鈥檚 motor vehicle regulations as they apply to faculty, staff and students, and for the use of parking areas on campus.

In order to park on College property all students, faculty and staff of the College must register their vehicle(s) they own or operate while they on campus and must obtain the proper parking permit. The current parking regulations and parking map can also be found at:

/admin/campsafe/services.html#MotorVehicleRegulations

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