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Policies Index

Human Resources

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 2097Human Resources
Administrative Employment ContractIS 2044Human Resources
Administrative LeaveIS 2066Human Resources
Background ChecksIS 2102Human Resources
Bereavement LeaveIS 2088Human Resources
Campus and Workplace Violence and Hazing PreventionIS 2018Human Resources
Catastrophic Leave Donation ProgramIS 2100Human Resources
Conflict of InterestIS 2026Human Resources
Court LeaveIS 2090Human Resources
Deductions and Direct DepositIS 2096Human Resources
Disciplinary ActionIS 2062Human Resources
Drug-free WorkplaceIS 2098Human Resources
Employee Assistance ProgramIS 2030Human Resources
Employee CategoriesIS 2052Human Resources
Employee OrientationIS 2014Human Resources
Family and Medical LeaveIS 2006Human Resources
Flexible Spending AccountIS 2036Human Resources
HolidaysIS 2022Human Resources
Job VacanciesIS 2010Human Resources
LayoffIS 2040Human Resources
Leave Without PayIS 2094Human Resources
Mandatory TrainingIS 2092Human Resources
Military LeaveIS 2034Human Resources
Overtime and Other Paid TimeIS 2046Human Resources
Pay GradesIS 2076Human Resources
Performance EvaluationsIS 2028Human Resources
Reporting Observed Suspected or Apparent MisconductIS 2101Human Resources
Sick LeaveIS 2056Human Resources
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational BenefitsIS 2054Human Resources
Unemployment CompensationIS 2016Human Resources
Workers' CompensationIS 2093Human Resources