Preface

Mission Statement

Delaware Technical Community College - Students are at the center of everything we do. We empower students to change their lives through comprehensive educational opportunities and holistic support services that promote equitable outcomes. As the state’s only community college, we provide quality education that responds to workforce and community needs, leverages partnerships, and strengthens Delaware’s economy. We embrace the diversity of all individuals by nurturing an inclusive culture that institutionalizes access and equity for student success.

Mission Goals

To fulfill the Mission, Delaware Tech will:

1. Prepare students for transition to employment and/or continued academic opportunities through comprehensive educational offerings.
2. Cultivate learning, equitable outcomes, and student success through programs and holistic services.
3. Strengthen programs and services through community engagement.
4. Promote an inclusive culture that advances diversity and equity.
5. Expand and utilize public and private resources to support student success.

Effective July 1, 2023

The College is firmly committed to a policy of providing educational programs of the highest quality. The maintenance of that standard requires the fulfillment of various responsibilities by the Board of Trustees and all employees. The Board must work on a continuing basis to maintain a well-qualified and productive staff, equipped with adequate facilities and resources, and provided with proper working conditions, compensation, and benefits. Employees, in turn, have an obligation for the maintenance of quality and productivity in their efforts, to conduct themselves in a professional manner, to work toward the attainment of the College's goals, to follow the regulations, policies, and procedures of the College, and in general, to work together and with the Board to serve the interests of students.

The Personnel Policy Manual

The purposes of this manual are to acquaint full-time employees with various policies and regulations concerning their duties, responsibilities, and privileges; to outline the many benefits employees of the College accrue; and to foster good working relationships and orderly administration.

Obviously, all contingencies that might arise cannot be anticipated. Information about matters not covered herein may be obtained directly from appropriate College officials.

To ensure that policies, procedures, and benefits are kept current and to promote the purposes and philosophy of the College, this manual will be reviewed annually by the Human Resources and Legal Affairs Department in the Office of the President, and the President shall have the authority to approve changes of a non-substantive nature or to incorporate revisions required by State or federal law and regulations. Between reviews, employees will be informed of any changes in the content(s) of this manual mandated by the Board of Trustees, and by changes in State and federal law and regulations. Furthermore, it is the policy of the Board of Trustees to encourage ongoing input from the employees of the College.

General Disclaimer

The contents of this manual are presented as a matter of information only in order that you may acquaint yourself with the College's policies and regulations. While the College believes wholeheartedly in the plans, policies, and procedures described herein, they are not terms or conditions of employment. The College reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate, or change any or all such plans, policies, or procedures, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without prior notice, because of funding limitations, changing legal requirements, and other conditions or reasons. The language used in this manual is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed to constitute, a contract between the College and any one or all of its employees. The Human Resources Office at your campus may be contacted to discuss any questions that you may have regarding this manual. To the extent that any part of this manual conflicts with State or federal law, State or federal law shall govern.