Western Colorado University employees, both classified and exempt, are expected to adhere to professional standards outlined in the handbooks and manuals developed by the university. Click the links below to learn more about Western’s workplace policies:
Classified employees
The current classified employee handbook is the State of Colorado Employee Handbook and is only available online. New employees are given a hard copy at their orientation.
Faculty & Administrative employees
Look here to find the current Handbook for Professional Personnel. Faculty and Administrators will be notified of changes via e-mail.
Trustees Policy Manual
The Trustees Policy Manual contains important policies that pertain to ALL employees.
- Section 2.1 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
- Section 2.2 Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Section 3.4 Discrimination and Violence Prohibited
- Section 3.5 Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct
- Sections 3.7 & 3.8 Drug Free Workplace Policies
- Section 3.10 Background Checks
- Section 3.11 High Risk Information Confidentiality and Disclosure Policy
- Section 3.12 Data Protection and Security Policy
- Section 3.13 Amorous Relationships Policy
- Section 3.14 Pregnancy and Parenting Policy
- Section 5.7 Intellectual Property
- Section 5.8 Summary of Copyright Law Fair Use Provisions and Agreement on Guidelines For Classroom Copying
If you have any questions about Western’s workplace policies, contact the Human Resources Office at hr@western.edu.
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