401 - Statement of Policy
Staff Handbook
The goal of the Board of Trustees is to provide an educational program of the highest quality possible. Success in obtaining this goal is dependent in large measure upon the competency of the professional staff and those who serve in direct supporting positions to the instructional program of the Indian Hills Community College, Merged Area XV.
It shall be the policy of the Board of Trustees to appoint all personnel only upon the recommendation of the President of the College.
The Human Resource Office will recommend personnel policies and procedures on an annual basis to the Board of Trustees for their approval.
Date of Adoption: 11/10/66
Reviewed: 08/04/25
Revised: 08/04/25
Legal Reference:
Code of Iowa § 260C.14
Related Administrative Rules and Regulations:
IHCC Staff Handbook
402 - Approved Retirement System
It is the Board policy to provide a state-approved retirement plan or plans per Code of Iowa. The employees shall make a written designation as to their selection.
Date of Adoption: 06/09/92
Reviewed: 08/04/25
Revised:
Legal Reference:
Code of Iowa § 260C.14(17)
Related Administrative Rules and Regulations:
IHCC Staff Handbook
403 - Use of College Vehicle
The Director of Maintenance is on call 24 hours per day; therefore, is allowed to take a college vehicle to his residence for official college use only.
Date of Adoption: 05/14/85
Reviewed: 08/04/25
Revised: 11/09/15
Legal Reference:
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473 - Use of Tobacco Products
Indian Hills Community College is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment for our staff, students, constituents, and visitors to our campuses. Tobacco use is prohibited on college property including in its buildings, college-owned vehicles, outdoor areas, or any vehicle located on college grounds. This policy is consistent with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act.
Date of Adoption: 08/16/83
Reviewed: 08/04/25
Revised: 06/09/08
Legal Reference:
Revised 06/09/08 per the Iowa Smokefree Air Act: Public Law 101-226, Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989
Related Administrative Rules and Regulations:
IHCC Staff and Student Handbooks
474 - Child Abuse Reporting Policy
Some employees, at IHCC are considered mandatory reporters, as defined by the Iowa Department of Human Services, and have additional duties and obligations for reporting and training under certain statutes and regulations. They are required to report any incident of known or suspected child abuse in accordance with Iowa Code 232.68-70. This report must be made orally within 24 hours to the Department of Human Services (toll free hotline 800-362-2178) and to the IHCC College President and/or Director of Human Resources and followed up with a written report to each within 48 hours of the oral report.
IHCC encourages everybody, including those who are not Mandatory Reporters under Iowa Code 232.69, to report any behavior that could be considered child abuse to the Department of Human Services in addition to IHCC Human Resources, IHCC Security or Public Safety.
Prohibition on Retaliation
Consistent with Iowa law, IHCC will take no retaliatory action against an employee who makes a good faith report of child abuse.
Date of Adoption: 10/13/08
Reviewed: 08/04/25
Revised: 12/10/12
Legal Reference:
Code of Iowa § 232.66-70 and § 261.9
Related Administrative Rules and Regulations:
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