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Policies and Procedures

CNM Policies and Procedures provide essential guidance for academic, administrative, and operational practices across the college. These resources ensure alignment with CNM’s strategic goals, support compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and clear expectations for faculty and staff.

Employee Handbook: Governs all CNM employees, outlining policies each employee is responsible for understanding and following.

The Source: CNM's online policies and procedures manual, and serving as the central resource for developing, maintaining, and implementing standard operating practices across the college.

Governing Board Policy Manual: Contains the overarching policies established by CNM's Governing Board, providing the framework and authority for institutional policies, procedures, and practices.

Together, these resources promote consistency, accountability, and transparency in decision-making and daily operations. They establish procedural frameworks, ensure adherence to best practices, and help minimize risk while maintaining organizational efficiency. For more information or assistance, please contact The Policies and Procedures Office.

Note: Individual departments, CNM Ingenuity, and the CNM Foundation may have additional procedures and protocols specific to their operations that must be followed. Employees should consult with their supervisor for detailed guidance and clarification.

Title   Document #Location
ADA/Reasonable AccommodationIS 2097
Absense Without LeaveEHB 08.19
Access ControlIS 1412
Account Access and Identity ManagementIS 1005
AdministrationEHB 02.02
Administrative Employment ContractIS 2044
Administrative LeaveIS 2066
Advertising, Sponsorships, Distributions, and SolicitationEHB 13.06
Advisory GroupsEHB 02.03
Alcohol and Controlled SubstancesEHB 12.02
Alcohol and Controlled SubstancesGBPM 8.08
Annual Leave Non Instructional EmployeesEHB 08.10
Articulation/Transfer of CreditsGBPM 8.04
AttendanceEHB 07.02
Background ChecksEHB 03.08
Background ChecksIS 2102
Banner Access ControlIS 1018
Bereavement LeaveIS 2088
Bereavement LeaveEHB 08.02
Budget AmendmentsIS 1800
CNM Technology UseEHB 13.08
CalendarEHB 07.03
Campus MemorialIS 2524
Campus MemorialEHB 13.09
Campus Parking and TrafficEHB 13.03
Campus SecurityEHB 12.01
Campus and Workplace Violence and Hazing PreventionIS 2018
Catastrophic Leave Donation ProgramIS 2100
Catastrophic Leave Donation ProgramEHB 08.20
Central PurchasingIS 1804
Children on CampusEHB 13.01
Code of ConductEHB 04.01
College Property - Private Use ProhibitedEHB 13.04
College PublicationsEHB 11.01
College Schedule ChangesIS 2504
Compensation PhilosophyEHB 05.01
Computers and Mobile DevicesIS 1004
Conflict of InterestEHB 04.02
Conflict of InterestIS 2026
Conflict of Interest Under Federal ProjectsIS 2508
Consensual RelationshipsEHB 04.06
CopyrightEHB 11.03
Court LeaveIS 2090
Court LeaveEHB 08.15
Data Classification, Sharing, and ProtectionIS 1014
Debt ManagementGBPM 8.11
Deductions and Direct DepositIS 2096
DefinitionEHB 09.02
Department NewslettersIS 2506
Disability Services and Reasonable AccommodationEHB 13.11
Disciplinary ActionIS 2062
DisciplineEHB 09.03
DisclaimerEHB 09.01
Domestic Abuse LeaveEHB 08.21
Driver EligibiltyIS 1416
Drug-free WorkplaceIS 2098
Educational BenefitsEHB 06.01
Educational RetirementEHB 06.04
Election DaysEHB 07.05
Email ManagementIS 1008
Employee Assistance ProgramIS 2030
Employee Assistance ProgramEHB 06.06
Employee CategoriesEHB 03.01
Employee Debt CollectionEHB 03.11
Employee DefinitionsEHB 03.02
EmploymentEHB 03.04
Employment GroupsEHB 03.03
Energy Standards and GuidelinesIS 1420
Equal Opportunity and NondiscriminationEHB 00.02
Equal Opportunity and NondiscriminationGBPM 8.01
Equipment Inventory AdjustmentIS 1410
Examination/Release of Student RecordsEHB 10.03
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)IS 2528
Family LeaveEHB 08.07
Family and Medical LeaveIS 2006
Fleet Vehicle ManagementIS 1418
Flexible Spending AccountIS 2036
Flexible WorkEHB 07.06
Full-Time InstructorsEHB 05.03
Fund Balance and ReservesGBPM 8.10
Generative Artificial Intelligence UseIS 1019
Governing BoardEHB 02.01
Grievance ProcedureEHB 09.05
HolidaysIS 2022
HolidaysEHB 08.12
Identity Theft Protection ProgramIS 2542
Illness In Immediate FamilyEHB 08.03
Independent Contractor Status DeterminationIS 2516
Information Security Incident Response Plan and PolicyIS 1012
Information Technology UseIS 1002
Insurance BenefitsEHB 06.03
IntroductionEHB 00.00
Investment GuidelinesIS 1822
InvestmentsGBPM 8.09
Involuntary Termination NondisciplinaryEHB 03.07
Job VacanciesIS 2010
LayoffIS 2040
Leave DefinitionsEHB 08.01
Leave Without PayIS 2094
Leave Without PayEHB 08.17
Mail ServicesIS 1812
Management Rights.EHB 00.01
Mandatory TrainingIS 2092
MediationEHB 09.04
Medical LeaveEHB 08.06
Military LeaveIS 2034
Military LeaveEHB 08.16
Modified ScheduleEHB 07.04
Motor PoolIS 1414
Naming College FacilitiesGBPM 8.06
NepotismEHB 04.04
Non Competitive HiresEHB 03.05
Notification of Scheduled Power OutagesIS 1408
Official Personnel FileEHB 10.01
Organizational Culture and EffectivenessGBPM 8.12
Overtime and Compensation for Non-Exempt EmployeesIS 2046
Part-Time InstructorsEHB 05.04
PatentsEHB 11.04
Pay on InvoiceIS 1816
PaychecksEHB 05.06
Payment for Accrued Annual LeaveEHB 08.11
Payment for Accrued Sick LeaveEHB 08.05
Payment for TravelEHB 13.13
Personal Leave Instructional EmployeesEHB 08.08
Personal Leave Non-Instructional EmployeesEHB 08.09
Political ActivitiesEHB 13.07
Political ActivityIS 2522
ProcurementGBPM 8.07
Procurement Card ProgramIS 1814
Professional DevelopmentGBPM 8.03
Professional DevelopmentEHB 06.02
Professional Development Leave Full Time InstructorsEHB 08.14
Professional LeaveEHB 08.13
Public RecordsGBPM 8.05
Public RecordsEHB 10.02
Purchase RequisitionsIS 1808
Reasonable AccommodationGBPM 8.02
Recognizing Our ContributionsIS 2028
Recognizing Our ContributionsEHB 03.10
Record RetentionIS 2520
Reporting Observed Suspected or Apparent MisconductIS 2101
Reporting Observed, Suspected, or Apparent MisconductEHB 04.05
Reporting of Illness and InjuriesEHB 12.04
SafetyEHB 12.05
Safety and Environmental Health ProblemsEHB 12.07
Self-Insurance Reserve FundIS 1820
Service Animal PolicyEHB 13.10
Sexual MisconductEHB 04.03
Sick LeaveEHB 08.04
Sick LeaveIS 2056
Signature Authority and ApprovalIS 2538
Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)IS 2540
Smoke Free CampusEHB 12.06
Space Heaters and Personal AppliancesEHB 13.12
StaffEHB 05.02
Staff Pay Grades and Salary CalculationsIS 2076
Standard for Hazard CommunicationsIS 1406
Student Government FundsIS 2510
Substitute InstructorsEHB 05.05
Substitute ProceduresEHB 08.18
Surveys, Questionnaires and Research ProjectsEHB 11.02
The SourceEHB 00.03
Timesheet/Absence RequestIS 1802
TravelIS 2512
Trial PeriodsEHB 03.09
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational BenefitsIS 2054
Unemployment CompensationIS 2016
Use of College FacilitiesEHB 13.05
Use of College VehiclesEHB 13.02
Vision, Mission, Values, Culture Statement, and Strategic GoalsEHB 01.01
Voluntary TerminationEHB 03.06
Weapons and FirearmsEHB 12.03
Work SchedulesEHB 07.01
Workers CompensationEHB 06.05
Workers' CompensationIS 2093