Employee Resource Guide
Welcome to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Employee Resource Guide.
This guide contains information and resources that all employees need to know, presented in an easy-to-navigate electronic format. It guides you to resources and information, with accountability on everyone’s part for its contents.
On behalf of the entire Human Resources team, we hope you find the Employee Resource Guide helpful. We strive to equip you with readily accessible knowledge and tools that positively impact your employee experience.
Thank you for making Tri-C a great place to work.
Tri-C Culture
About the College
Tri-C Mission, Vision and Values
To successfully fulfill its mission and vision, Cuyahoga Community College values diversity, integrity, academic excellence and the achievement of individual and institutional goals. Tri-C is dedicated to building trust, respect and confidence among colleagues, students and the community.
To that end, the College has developed an educational approach that will allow the institution to be studentready through a culture of clarity, success-focused through a redesigned student experience, and to deliver greater community impact through a stronger value proposition. These three themes will create a springboard for new ideas and innovation and inform the strategic planning process.
Cuyahoga Community College may modify, suspend or delete any of the policies referenced in this resource guide without notice. This resource guide is not an employment contract and does not provide any enforceable contractual rights to the employee with respect to their terms or conditions of employment. Neither the guidelines, nor any written or oral policies, nor practices or procedures that may develop from these guidelines, create either an express or implied employment contract.
Revised Oct. 2024
Working At Tri-C
Tri-C is Ohio’s first and largest community college, serving the community and promoting student success since 1963. The College boasts a long list of honors and awards, including the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Top 150, Greater Cleveland Partnership Best in Class awards, the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Great Colleges to Work For award, and 18 years of NorthCoast 99 award recognition. Tri-C offers excellent benefit programs, exceptional professional development opportunities and well-being programs, and an environment that encourages personal growth, professional success and fulfillment. Our employees make the College’s mission, vision and values a reality.
Connecting Through Giving
Employee giving is a program through which Tri-C employees support our mission by means of a personal philanthropic gift. Three campaigns are available for giving.
Our Structure
Divisions
Logo, Style and Graphic Standards
Tri-C boasts one of the strongest brands among community colleges, and each of us
Joint Use Agreements
The College has joint use agreements with several community partners that provide
Joint Use Agreements
Tri-C Style Guide
What to Wear
The College is a “business professional” workplace. Guidelines for appropriate dress may vary by department in consideration of the type of work involved; however, employees are expected to maintain a neat, professional appearance that does not cause disruption or interference in the work environment. Questions concerning appropriate attire should be addressed with the employee’s supervisor.
Breaks and Meal Periods
Full-time non-exempt employees are provided with two break periods each workday. Breaks are usually 15 minutes each, although supervisors can advise employees of changes in this schedule. To the extent possible, breaks will be provided in the middle of work periods. This time is counted and paid as time worked, so employees must not be absent from their workstations beyond the allotted time. Breaks should not be used to cover late arrival to work, early departure or extended lunch periods, nor should they be regarded as cumulative if not taken. All fulltime and part-time employees who work more than six hours in a workday are provided with one meal period each workday. Supervisors will schedule meal periods to accommodate operating requirements. Unless otherwise directed by your supervisor, employees are relieved of all job responsibilities and restrictions during meal periods and will not be compensated for that time.
Parking
In accordance with the College Parking Procedure #33541:1-20-03.3, fees for parking permits are collected through payroll deduction.
Authorization Form
Park at District for
Tri-C employees can support student success through participation in a variety of student health and wellness programs at a discounted rate. Our Tobacco-Free College Tri-C is 100% tobacco, alcohol and drug-free
Tri-C employees have access to campus recreational facilities including fitness centers, pools and gyms. Employees may use the facilities for free by showing their current Tri-C ID. Many non-credit recreation course offerings are also available.
Employment Practices
Human Resources Policies and Procedures set standards that guide how we should conduct ourselves as employees. Below are a few of the Human Resources Policies and Procedures. For more information about employee operating principles, visit the Cuyahoga Community College Policies and Procedures webpage.
Employee Code of Conduct Policy
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure
Operations Policy
Conflict of Interest
Employment of Relatives
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Policies and Procedures
Flexible Work Schedule
Affirmative Action, Inclusive Excellence, Equal Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Title IX and Retaliation Complaint Procedure
Religious Accommodations
Complaint of Discrimination Form
Title IX
Resignation and Retirement
The College requests at least two weeks’ written notice from all employees. The notice must include your last date of work along with a handwritten signature. Please forward the notice to your immediate supervisor. Employees are expected to be at work during their last two weeks of employment and may not use paid time off during that time.
Employee and Labor Relations
Employee and Labor Relations provides consultation to managers, supervisors and employees regarding Human Resources issues. This includes employee relations, corrective action management, investigation of complaints and interpretation of policies and procedures. The team schedules and conducts hearings in accordance with contractual and/or College policies. Additionally, Employee and Labor Relations oversees all aspects of the labor management strategy, collective bargaining, contract interpretation, grievances, arbitrations, mediation of disputes and responding to unfair labor practice charges and complaints.
Total Rewards
Total Rewards serves as your dedicated resource, providing comprehensive consultation on all aspects of employee compensation, benefits, retirement and well-being. We oversee the strategic management of your Total Rewards package, including compensation structures, benefit programs and HRIS support.
Plans
AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential benefit to help employees, their household members, dependents in and away from home, parents and parents-in-law balance work and personal issues. From a one-time consultation to ongoing support, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-227-6007.
Leaves of Absence
Workers Compensation
FMLA FAQ for Employees
FMLA FAQ for Managers
Military Leave
Disability — Short/Long Term
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Paid Leave Time (Full-time Employees)
Workplace Incidents and Injuries
Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
Remission of Fees
Educational Benefits
To encourage employees to become lifelong learners, the College pays specified fees for furthering education through eligible programs at Tri-C and elsewhere. Eligibility requirements, courses covered and the amount eligible for reimbursement vary by employee group and course type.
Tuition Reimbursement:* Full-Time Non-Bargaining
*Bargaining employees should refer to union contract for details.
Health and Well-Being Program
Health and Well-Being
Tri-C values the health and well-being of its students, faculty and staff, and offers programs that support a stronger, healthier you.
Update Your Personal Information:
Address, Phone, Email, Emergency Contacts, Preferred Name
Log in to my Tri-C space > Employee Dashboard > My Profile. To make edits, click the pencil icons, and add and delete items by clicking the trash can or “Add New” icons.
Update in Employee Dashboard
Employment and Income Verification: The Work Number
An automated service that accelerates credit decisions by providing verifiers — mortgage lenders, credit card companies, auto dealers and more — with proof of your employment or income, instantly and securely.
The Work Number
Access to Personnel Files
To review your personnel file, request an appointment with the HRIS team via email at humanresources@tri-c.edu
Payroll Services
Payroll Services is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of wages to all employees. Employees are responsible for reporting their time worked and time off within the appropriate timelines designated by Payroll Services. For payroll-related inquiries, please contact a member of the Payroll Services Team.
Overview and Instructions
Tri-C Secure Message System
The secure message system is the approved alternative for sending sensitive or confidential information to other authorized individuals. It is recommended when sending documents containing confidential information such as Social Security numbers, tax documents and payroll information.
Quick Links
The Tri-C community comes together every year to help those with the greatest need in Northeast Ohio. Employees participate in various initiatives, such as the Community Giving Campaign to benefit United Way of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Food Bank, United Negro College Fund; Harvest for Hunger; Stuff the Bus; and numerous volunteer hours in the community.
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Employee Development
Talent and Organizational Development
Talent and Organizational Development provides employees with a roadmap to professional and personal development through training, customized programming and group/personal coaching. The team is passionate about your continued learning.
Career Opportunities
As a College employee, you have the opportunity to express interest in any open position at the College.
To apply for an internal opening, go to the “Human Resources” card on my Tri-C space, and click on the “Careers at Tri-C” box.
Employee Awards and Recognition: Saluting Excellence
Tri-C is proud of the achievements and milestones reached by its dedicated and talented employees. The College recognizes significant and outstanding employee accomplishments through numerous awards:
• President’s Award of Achievement
• Professional Excellence Awards
• Milestone Years of Service
• Excellence in Teaching Award in Honor of Ralph M. Besse
• Innovation of the Year Award
• Faculty Leadership in Sustainability Award
• AAUP Authenticity Award
• AAUP Meaning Award
Building Your Compass Profile
The College values your development and hard-earned successes. It uses the information from your COMPASS profile to populate the new accomplishments.
As you earn advanced degrees, licenses and certifications, produce published works, participate in speaking engagements, and obtain professional honors, be sure to update your accomplishments in COMPASS. Click the “Home” tab and “my Profile” to navigate to your “Bio” page and add your updates under the “Resume” tab.
Building My Profile in
Safety and Security
Campus Police and Security Services provides the highest quality of services to the campus community; is committed to the prevention of crime, protection of life, property and the preservation of peace and order; and is dedicated to serving all people with respect, fairness and compassion in support of the College’s mission, vision and values.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Tri-C has zero tolerance for violence against or by any member of the College’s workforce or any other persons on College property. Any person who makes threats, exhibits threatening behavior or engages in violent acts on College property shall be subject to immediate removal from the premises.
Except as set forth in this policy, no person may carry or use weapons on College property. For the purposes of this policy, weapons are defined to be guns, knives or any other dangerous instrument. Firearms policy
Emergencies, Catastrophic Events and Severe Weather Closings
College closing announcements will be announced as a Tri-C Alert, via phone call and text message to the number you set up as your Alert number through my Tri-C space
Information Technology Services (ITS)
ITS provides support and maintenance for the College’s IT infrastructure. ITS aspires to promote an entrepreneurial spirit of innovation through the introduction of emerging technology and collaborates with external partners as well as with its customer base — the students, faculty, administration and executive leadership of the College.
Secure Messaging
The secure message system is the approved alternative for sending sensitive or confidential information to other authorized individuals. It is recommended when sending documents containing confidential information such as Social Security numbers, tax documents and payroll information. Office of
