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  • 1. Introductory Information
    • 1.1 Purpose of Handbook
    • 1.2 Doctrinal Statement
    • 1.3 Mission Statement
    • 1.4 Logo
    • 1.5 Administrative Organization
    • 1.6 Staying Informed
    • 1.7 Abbreviations and Terms
  • 2. Employment
    • 2.1 Employment Relationship
    • 2.2 Personal Information
    • 2.21 Identification Card
    • 2.22 Employee Privacy
    • 2.3 Hiring Procedure
    • 2.31 Casual Employee Pool
    • 2.32 Employment Status
    • 2.33 Non-Discrimination Statement
    • 2.34 Diversity Statement
    • 2.35 Employment of Relatives
    • 2.36 New Employee Orientation
    • 2.4 Promotions
    • 2.5 Transfers
    • 2.6 Leaves of Absence
    • 2.61 Unscheduled Absences
    • 2.7 Rest and Meal Periods
    • 2.8 Resignations
    • 2.81 Employee Receptions
    • 2.9 Student Employment
    • 2.91 Student Compensation
    • 2.92 Student Corrective Action
  • 3. Guidelines
    • 3.1 Standard of Conduct
    • 3.11 Standard of Conduct Guidelines
    • 3.12 Institutional Policy on Divorce
    • 3.13 Personal Appearance
    • 3.14 Visitors
    • 3.15 Conflict of Interest
    • 3.16 Personal Use of Phones and Computers
    • 3.2 Sexual Harrassment
    • 3.21 Complaint Procedure for Discrimination/Sexual Harassment
    • 3.3 Drug Prevention Program
    • 3.31 Injury/Illness Prevention Program
    • 3.32 Crime Prevention Program
    • 3.33 Security Access
    • 3.34 Vehicle Use and Parking
    • 3.35 Approved Drivers
    • 3.36 Lost and Found
    • 3.4 Corrective Action
    • 3.41 Problems and Grievances
    • 3.5 BRITE Ideas
    • 3.6 Chapel
    • 3.7 International Business Travel
  • 4. Compensation
    • 4.1 Wage and Salary Administration
    • 4.2 Performance Reviews
    • 4.21 Hoffman Award
    • 4.22 Performance Award Program
    • 4.23 Values Award Program
    • 4.24 Service Awards
    • 4.3 Payroll
    • 4.31 Timecards for Hourly Staff
    • 4.32 Paid Leave Reporting for Salaried Staff
    • 4.4 Overtime
    • 4.5 Finder's Reward
  • 5. Benefits
    • 5.1 Vacations
    • 5.11 Holidays
    • 5.12 Short Workdays
    • 5.13 Personal Business Leave
    • 5.14 Sick Leave
    • 5.15 Voting Leave
    • 5.16 Parental School Visitation Leave
    • 5.17 Bereavement Leave
    • 5.2 Cafeteria Plan
    • 5.21 Health Insurance
    • 5.22 Dental Insurance
    • 5.23 Vision Care Insurance
    • 5.24 Life Insurance
    • 5.25 Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • 5.26 Other Insurance
    • 5.27 Travel Assistance Program
    • 5.3 Disability Insurance
    • 5.31 Workers' Compensation Insurance
    • 5.4 Eligibility for Tuition Waiver
    • 5.41 Biola Youth Discount
    • 5.5 Retirement Plan
    • 5.51 Retirement Perquisites
    • 5.6 Commuter Incentive
    • 5.7 Emergency Loan Program
    • 5.8 Credit Union
  • 6. Services
    • 6.1 Facilities Planning and Construction
    • 6.2 Food Service and Catering
    • 6.21 Bookstore
    • 6.22 Health Care for Employees
    • 6.23 Duplicating Center
    • 6.24 Campus Coordination
    • 6.25 Event Scheduling
    • 6.26 Event Planning Guide
    • 6.27 Computer Store
    • 6.28 Athletic Field Use
    • 6.3 Central Stores
    • 6.31 Mail Service
    • 6.32 Facilities Services Work Order System
    • 6.33 Administration of Keys
    • 6.34 Recycling Program
    • 6.35 Hazardous Materials
    • 6.4 Library Services
    • 6.41 Media Center
    • 6.5 Integrated Marketing Communications
    • 6.51 Fundraising Projects
    • 6.52 Donation Opportunities
    • 6.6 Data Center Opperations
    • 6.61 Network Usage
    • 6.7 Accounting
    • 6.71 Purchasing
    • 6.72 Departmental Budgeting
    • 6.8 Telephone System
    • 6.81 Voicemail
    • 6.9 Training Opportunities
  • 7. Introductory Information
    FACULTY
    • 7.1 Table of Contents
    • 7.11 Index
    • 7.2 Faculty Handbook Purpose
    • 7.3 Educational Objectives
    • 7.4 Academic Affairs Division
    • 7.5 Faculty Code of Ethics
    • 7.51 Diversity Statement
    • 7.52 Academic Honesty Policy
  • 8. Employment
    FACULTY
    • 8.1 Academic Freedom
    • 8.2 Faculty Appointment
    • 8.21 Contracts
    • 8.22 Tenure
    • 8.23 Special Appointment Faculty
    • 8.24 Special Contract Faculty
    • 8.3 Faculty Rank Structure
    • 8.31 Salary Structure and Scale
    • 8.32 Criteria for Advancement
    • 8.4 Evaluation
    • 8.41 Promotion, Advancement, Tenure Procedures
    • 8.5 Grievance and Appeal
    • 8.6 Sabbatical and Seventh Semester Leaves
    • 8.7 Moving Expenses
  • 9. General Guidelines
    FACULTY
    • 9.1 Teaching Biblical Studies
    • 9.11 General Responsibilities
    • 9.12 Classroom Responsibilities
    • 9.13 Office Responsibilities
    • 9.14 Off-Campus Responsibilities
    • 9.2 Concurrent Employment
    • 9.3 Divorce
    • 9.4 Faculty/Student Dating
    • 9.5 Faculty Loans
    • 9.6 Fundraising and Grants
    • 9.61 Gift Fund
    • 9.62 Government Grants
    • 9.7 Ministerial Housing Allowance
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Recent Updates


Section 1.5: Administrative Organization

Updated to reflect revised leadership structure [Revised: November 17th, 2008]

Section 3.15: Conflict of Interest

[Revised: November 13th, 2008]

Section 4.21: Hoffman Award

Adjusted to reflect the new trophy, which replaced the framed certificate. [Revised: September 25th, 2008]

Section 2.21: Identification Card

Updated the lost card replacement fee from $15 to $20. [Revised: September 25th, 2008]

Section 3.4: Corrective Action

Corrected a minor typo. [Revised: September 25th, 2008]

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