Board Policy D-700.00
Institutional Effectiveness Criterion: Culture

Work Culture

NMC shall foster a work environment that reflects the College's values and leads to an effective work culture. NMC will be committed to the development of the talents and continuous learning of all its faculty, staff, and administrators. NMC will manage its employees through effective human resources processes.

In conjunction with the strategic plan, the President shall exercise and promote innovative and creative leadership in pursuit of an effective work culture at Northwestern Michigan College. In so doing the President is hereby granted full authority and autonomy by the Board of Trustees to utilize College resources to that end in any manner deemed appropriate, so long as the President exercises prudent judgment, ethical and lawful behavior, and reasonable interpretation of this policy.

With respect to employment, the President shall provide an atmosphere of professional working conditions and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding employment.  The President shall ensure College compliance with the Notice of Non-Driscrimination: and, consistent with the College's efforts to fosters an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the College community, sexual harassment of students and employees at NMC is unacceptable and impermissible conducts and will not be tolerated.

If any provision(s) of this policy or set of bylaws conflicts with laws applicable to Northwestern Michigan College, including the Community College Act of 1966, the Freedom of Information Act, or the Open Meetings Act, as each may be amended from time to time, such laws shall control and supersede such provision(s).