Purpose and Principles of Policy Manual (6.2)
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this manual to establish and maintain a uniform
system for managing personnel matters; to comply with applicable
employment laws; and to provide for the standards, terms and conditions
of employment with Tennessee State University.
POLICY
It is intended, by adoption and periodic amendment of these policies
and procedures, to provide a guide for employees of the University
in their routine work activities and relationships to the extent
that the objectives of both Tennessee State University and individual
employees can be achieved.
PROCEDURE
Tennessee State University believes the success of the University
is largely due to the quality of its employees, the development
of each employee's full potential and the University's ability
to provide timely and satisfying rewards. Tennessee State University
also recognizes employees differ in their skills, goals, perceptions
and values; and it is basic to human nature that conditions may
arise that are either insufficiently addressed in these procedures,
or result in conflicts. In such cases, the University will endeavor
to make personnel decisions that are fair and equitable, while
at all times assuring the best interests of the University are
served.
Tennessee State University hereby asserts it has the right to
employ the best qualified persons available; the continuation
of employment is based on the need for work to be performed, availability
of revenues, faithful and effective performance, proper personal
conduct and continuing fitness of employees; and all employees
are terminable at will unless otherwise specified in writing as
a prescribed employment term.
Therefore, the procedures set forth in this manual prescribe the
terms, conditions, and standards of personnel operations for Tennessee
State University, the content of which is neither contractually
binding upon the University nor restrictive in terms of amendment
or interpretation by the University. Employees are expected to
acquaint themselves fully with the contents of this manual in
order to establish an employment relationship based on a complete
understanding of Tennessee State University personnel requirements,
expectations and methods of conducting personnel matters. Since
it is the policy of the University to encourages employee participation
in all matters that affect their work, employees are encouraged
to offer suggestions for improvement to these policies, employment
practices or working conditions.
Where there may be instances when these policies and procedures conflict with policies and procedures promulgated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the Tennessee Board of Regents policy shall apply.
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