Updates to this Handbook

Ivy Tech State College

TO:	All Full-Time Employees

DATE:	July, 2012

FROM:	Julie Lorton-Rowland
	Interim Vice President of Human Resources Office of the President

RE:	Update to the Full-Time Employee Handbook

Below is brief description of updates made to the Full-Time Employee Handbook. We have established a direct link from this summary to each section in the handbook to provide you easy access to the update. Please be sure to review the updates carefully so you are fully aware of the changes.

Personnel Policies and Procedures
—	Employment at the College
	—	New Employees
		—	Employment Background Checks	Policy was updated removing requirement for background check when employees change positions.

—	General College Operations
	—	Standard of Conduct
		—	Opinion Polls and Social Media	Social media policy broadened scope of employee responsibility and expectation.

Health and Dental Care Programs
—	Health Care Plans
	—	Standard Plan		Policy updated to reflect coverage changes.

	—	Select Plan		Policy updated to reflect coverage changes.

Other Core Benefits
—	Group Long-Term Disability Insurance			Policy updated to reflect coverage changes.

—	Service Awards			Policy updated to include honoring retiring employees.

Voluntary Benefits
—	Long Term Care Insurance			Policy description was expanded to better define who is eligible for coverage and the coverage quote process.

If you have any questions about these changes, please contact your regional Human Resources Administrator.