The College maintains a progressive discipline system to serve as a fair and consistent means to enforce College rules and regulations and to address conduct or performance deficiencies. The purpose of progressive discipline is to retain employees through identification and correction of problems. The College recognizes (a) that failure to correct disciplinary problems may lead to suspension or termination, and (b) that serious infractions may result in immediate termination.
If a situation warrants corrective action, the disciplinary actions applied may include a verbal warning, a written warning, a written reprimand, and/or termination from employment. At any stage in the process, the College may decide to separate the employee from his or her work environment. Administrative review leave is used to provide all parties time to reflect on the situation. Administered at the College's discretion, the leave may be for as little as one hour or as long as two days, with no loss of pay. Every action need not be taken in each case, and depending upon the relevant circumstances, the College may decide to take any disciplinary action, including immediate termination, at any time. The College reserves the right to terminate the at-will employment of any employee at any time, with or without cause or notice.