Conduct and Job Performance Guidelines

1. Imposing on the rights and privileges of or intimidating other employees.

2. Violating the University's anti-harassment and discrimination policies.

3. Use or possession of an illegal or controlled drug or intoxicant (see Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for further information) while at work.

4. Changing or otherwise falsifying or forging any University records (paper or electronic), documents, permits, licenses, certifications, passes, badges, or the approving signature thereon, or any other fraudulent act of any kind.

5. Changing or otherwise falsifying or forging web time entry, time cards or time sheet and/or clocking in or clocking out and/or signing in or signing out for another employee.

6. Indulging in grossly offensive, obscene or immoral conduct.

7. Deliberately interfering with University operations or concealing of defective work.

8. Conviction of a criminal offense committed outside the University (other than minor driving offenses).

9. Indictment for a major criminal offense where the University's investigation indicates a reasonable belief that the indictment is based upon fact.

10. Unauthorized taking, use, or possession of Trinity University property or the property of other employees, students or university guests.

11. Improper access, use, or disclosure of University confidential information, including, but not limited to, student information.

12. Intentionally defacing or damaging University property or the property belonging to other employees, students, or university guests.

13. Fighting on University property, whether or not provoked, or any act of violence on University property or while on University business.

14. Possession of firearms or any other dangerous weapons while on University premises or on University business.

15. Failure to report to work for three or more consecutive workdays and to notify the supervisor of a legitimate reason for such absence.

16. Any other acts not listed in 1 through 15 above but considered by the University, in its sole discretion, as constituting major misconduct, insubordination, gross negligence, or gross disregard of an obligation to the University as an employee.

1. Creating disturbances that adversely affect morale, production, studies or discipline.

2. Sleeping while on duty.

3. Continually or intentionally disregarding any appropriate departmental rules.  Insubordination, including but not limited to failure or refusal to obey the orders or instructions of a supervisor/manager within their appropriate authority.

4. Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics, or drugs which could have an adverse effect on the safety of other employees (see Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy for additional information).

5. Indulging in horseplay or malicious mischief in any form.

6. Disregarding any University security or fire regulation.

7. Leaving University premises prior to the end of any normal work period without prior notice and approval.

8. Failing to return to work at the end of any authorized leave period unless the supervisor has been advised and approves of the reason for the delay.

9. Having continued unacceptable absences or tardiness from scheduled work,  whether or not the reasons for absence or tardiness are considered valid.

10. Failure to provide a physician’s certificate or other verification documents when requested.

11. Failure to maintain the required integrity of University computerized databases, associated issues of confidentiality, and/or violations of any Trinity University policies related to Information Technology, to include usage of Trinity University equipment, connections, and software.

12. Continually disregarding normal, safe working practices.

13. Contributing to or causing unsafe working conditions.

14. Violating any other University policy, practice, or procedure.

1. Failing to immediately report to supervisors all personal injuries or illnesses occurring at work.

2. Contributing to poor housekeeping or unsanitary practices.

3. Distracting or annoying other employees while they are performing their assigned duties.

4. Damaging University property and equipment through improper use or lack of care.

5. Using profane language at any time on University property or while on University business.

6. Making or accepting a significant number of personal telephone calls and/or calls of unreasonable duration during work time.

7. Tobacco use on University property in non-designated smoking areas or in University vehicles.

8. Failing to observe work schedules, including breaks and meal periods.

9. Abusing sick leave privileges.

10. Failing to notify the supervisor each day within thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the work period of any absence or variation from the established work schedule (unless different procedures have been established and approved for department operations).