The Employee Handbook is designed to provide all employees with clear, concise, and accessible information about employment at Middlebury College. Throughout the Handbook are links to specific College policies, procedures or related information.
The Handbook is intended solely to provide guidance on the mutual expectations shared by the College and its employees. It is not an employment contract and does not create any type of contractual obligations. Neither the employee nor the College is bound to continue the employment relationship if either, at any time, chooses to end it.
The College reserves the right to change, revise, or eliminate any of the policies described herein.
As faculty members are employed on a contractual basis, some of the policies and provisions contained herein are not applicable to them. Provisions applying solely to the faculty are described in the Faculty chapter of the College Handbook.
While the Employee Handbook provides much detail, it does not cover every situation. Questions about the information should be directed to Human Resources at ext. 5465.
1.0 Introduction
The Employee Handbook is designed to provide all employees with clear, concise, and accessible information about employment at Middlebury College. Throughout the Handbook are links to specific College policies, procedures or related information.
The Handbook is intended solely to provide guidance on the mutual expectations shared by the College and its employees. It is not an employment contract and does not create any type of contractual obligations. Neither the employee nor the College is bound to continue the employment relationship if either, at any time, chooses to end it.
The College reserves the right to change, revise, or eliminate any of the policies described herein.
As faculty members are employed on a contractual basis, some of the policies and provisions contained herein are not applicable to them. Provisions applying solely to the faculty are described in the Faculty chapter of the College Handbook.
While the Employee Handbook provides much detail, it does not cover every situation. Questions about the information should be directed to Human Resources at ext. 5465.
1.1 Middlebury College Expects
The College expects employees to accomplish their tasks and duties competently and responsibly. The College has provided resources to assist employees in the successful execution of their position responsibilities. If work problems arise, employees are asked to contact their supervisors, a representative of Human Resources, a member of the Staff Council, or an ombudsperson.
An attitude of cooperation and goodwill benefits everyone, in work and in the contacts with students, alumni, and visitors to the campus.
Middlebury College expects all employees to abide by the Code of Conduct for Employees policy.
1.2 Middlebury College Offers
The College seeks to provide its employees with job satisfaction and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
In addition to the usual group benefits such as medical, life, and disability insurance, the College offers other benefits such as the use of the athletic facilities, including the swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, and free or reduced admission to athletic events, concerts, and various campus events.