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College Policies

These Web pages contain information about Human Resource-related College policies and employment practices.  Faculty and professional staff may feel free to contact a member of the Human Resources staff, 717-291-3995, with any questions about these policies.

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Alcohol and Other Drugs; Policy for Employees of the College

To download the College's policy on alcohol and drugs, please click here: Alcohol and Other Drugs; Policy for Employees of the College.

Anti-harassment Policies and Title IX Notification

Franklin & Marshall affirms its commitment to ensuring fair and respectful learning and working conditions for all members of the College community. The College does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of, or by, faculty,…

Auto/Bicycle Registration and Parking Regulations

Vehicle Registration Requirements All members of the faculty and professional staff who plan to operate a motor vehicle (including car, truck, motorcycle, moped, or scooter) on campus are required to register their vehicle through…

Bereavement Leave

To download the Bereavement Leave Policy, please click here: Bereavement Leave

Business Expense Reimbursement

Please click here to download a copy of the College's Business Expense Reimbursement policy: Business Expense Reimbursement. Related Forms Download the Business Expense Reimbursement Form (PDF) Please click here to download a copy of…

College Identification Cards

All employees of the College are required to have a photo identification card, issued free of charge, as soon as they begin working at Franklin & Marshall. The spouse or same-sex domestic partner of…

Computer Use Policy

For information regarding the College's computer use policy, please click on: Acceptable Use Policy.

Conflicts of Interest Policy

To download the College's Conflicts of Interest Policy, please click here: Conflicts of Interest.

Domestic Partnership Policy

Please click here to download a copy of the College's Certification of Domestic Partnership and Domestic Partnership policy: Domestic Partnership Certification and Policy.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Federal law requires employers to verify the employment eligibility of the individuals they hire. Based on federal regulations, all new hires, including temporary employees, must report to Human Resources prior to, or on, their…

Employment Records and Notification of Changes

The College maintains employment-related records and files for all employees. Employment records are considered confidential, and relevant information is only shared with those who have a business need-to-know. Human Resources does not release personal…

Employment References

A current or former Franklin & Marshall employee's personal information (address, phone number, employment record, new place of employment, etc.) is kept confidential. Any requests for such information, including requests for an employment reference,…

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Title IX Notification

To download the College's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Title IX Notification, please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Notification. You may click here to download the federal Equal Employment Opportunities poster.

Faculty Childbirth/Adoption Policy

For full-time members of the faculty The philosophical basis of this policy is the following: Adoption, pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, and the substantial care required by an infant during the first year of life…

Family and Medical Leave Policy

To download the Family & Medical Leave Policy, please click here: Family & Medical Leave Policy. The College offers a no-cost, confidential patient healthcare advocate service to Highmark health plan participants. For more information,…

Filling Professional Staff Vacancies - Overview

Use the hiring procedures tag to find information about the College's Equal Employment Opportunity practices, hiring procedures for professional staff positions, effective interviewing techniques and sample interview questions, orientation suggestions for new personnel, and…

Flexible Work Hours Policy

To download the College's Flexible Work Hours Policy for professional staff, please click here: Flexible Work Hours Policy.

Foreign Business Travel Services

Eligibility Franklin & Marshall employees who must travel abroad for approved College business and who register their travel. Services Several services are provided to College employees traveling abroad for approved College business, including travel…

Guidelines for Conducting Effective Employment Interviews

To download guidelines for conducting effective employment interviews, please click here: Effective Employment Interviews. Sample interview questions To download hiring procedures for professional staff positions, please click here: Hiring Procedures.

Hiring & Payment Procedures for Foreign Nationals

To ensure compliance with U.S. employment and immigration laws, the Assistant Director, Human Resources must be contacted as soon as possible, at 291-3995, whenever: a department plans to bring a foreign national to campus…