Employment & Procedures Manual

This "Employment Manual" has been prepared to provide Lee College's Screening Committees, and the college administration with a standardized selection process that reflects its commitment to equal employment opportunities and compliance with federal and state employment laws and legislation. The intended purpose of this manual is to cover the complete selection process and outline the specific responsibilities of all the parties involved in the employment process. Although comprehensive, there will be times when additional information will be needed. The Personnel Department should be contacted for guidance, information, and updates of policies and procedures and pertinent employment laws and legislation to ensure that fair play and good employee relations are followed throughout the selection process.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
   • Equal Employment Opportunity
   • Authority to Hire
   • The Screening Committee As a Hiring Practice
   • The Screening Committee Process
   • Verification of Credentials, References, and Past Employment
   • Approval for Employment
   • Employee Starting Date
   • New Employee Orientation
   • Travel/Relocation Reimbursement
2. CREDENTIALS
   • An Official Transcript is
   • Detecting Fraudulent Credentials
   • Degrees Received Outside the U.S.
3. PHILOSOPHY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CLASSIFIED STAFF AND PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
   • Statement of Philosophy Responsibilities of President
   • Responsibilities of Dean
   • Responsibilities of Division Chair/Director
   • Responsibilities of Screening Committee Chair
   • Responsibilities of Screening Committee
   • Responsibilities of Personnel Officer
   • Contingency Plans
   • Employment of Classified Staff
   • Letter of Appointment
   • part-time Employment
4. FORMS, CHECKLISTS, AND GUIDELINES
   • Summary of Applicant Pool
   • Resources for Identifying Faculty and Administrators
   • Initial Screening Checklist
   • Ranking Candidates
   • Screening Committee Chair's Checklist
   • Division Chair/DirectorÁs Checklist
   • President's Check-Off List
   • Approval to Hire/Payroll Status Change
   • Faculty/Instructional Notification of Open Position
   • Non-Instructional Staff Notification of Open Position
   • Administrative/Faculty Recommendation for Board
5. FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION
   • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
   • Pregnancy Discrimination Act
   • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
   • Equal Pay Act
   • Executive Orders 11246 and 11375
   • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
   • Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 and 504
   • Americans with Disabilities Act
   • Access and Equity 2000 Plan
   • Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
   • Civil Rights Act of 1991
6. QUESTIONS AND TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS
   • Interviewing Applicants for Employment
   • Interview Questions for
     • Any Position
     • Administrative and Supervisory Positions
     • Faculty Positions
     • Clerical Positions
   • Supervisor's Checklist for Pre-Employment Interviews
7. LEE COLLEGE POLICIES REGARDING EMPLOYMENT