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Policies Index

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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 2097Human Resources
Access ControlIS 1412Operations
Administrative Employment ContractIS 2044Human Resources
Administrative LeaveIS 2066Human Resources
Background ChecksIS 2102Human Resources
Banner Access ControlIS 1018Communication
Bereavement LeaveIS 2088Human Resources
Budget AmendmentsIS 1800Financial Administration
Campus MemorialIS 2524Administration
Campus and Workplace Violence and Hazing PreventionIS 2018Human Resources
Catastrophic Leave Donation ProgramIS 2100Human Resources
Central PurchasingIS 1804Financial Administration
College Schedule ChangesIS 2504Administration
Conflict of InterestIS 2026Human Resources
Conflict of Interest Under Federal ProjectsIS 2508Administration
Court LeaveIS 2090Human Resources
Data Classification, Sharing, and ProtectionIS 1014Communication
Deductions and Direct DepositIS 2096Human Resources
Department NewslettersIS 2506Administration
Disciplinary ActionIS 2062Human Resources
Document Development and Production ServicesIS 1818Financial Administration
Driver EligibiltyIS 1416Operations
Drug-free WorkplaceIS 2098Human Resources
EmailIS 1008Communication
Employee Assistance ProgramIS 2030Human Resources
Employee CategoriesIS 2052Human Resources
Employee OrientationIS 2014Human Resources
Energy Standards and GuidelinesIS 1420Operations
Equipment Inventory AdjustmentIS 1410Operations
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)IS 2528Administration
Family and Medical LeaveIS 2006Human Resources
Fleet Vehicle ManagementIS 1418Operations
Flexible Spending AccountIS 2036Human Resources
Generative Artificial Intelligence UseIS 1019Communication
HolidaysIS 2022Human Resources
Identity Theft Protection ProgramIS 2542Administration
Independent Contractor Status DeterminationIS 2516Administration
Information SecurityIS 1013Communication
Information Security Incident ResponseIS 1012Communication
Information Technology UseIS 1002Communication
Investment GuidelinesIS 1822Financial Administration
Job VacanciesIS 2010Human Resources
LayoffIS 2040Human Resources
Leave Without PayIS 2094Human Resources
Mail ServicesIS 1812Financial Administration
Mandatory TrainingIS 2092Human Resources
Military LeaveIS 2034Human Resources
Mobile DevicesIS 1004Communication
Motor PoolIS 1414Operations
Notification of Scheduled Power OutagesIS 1408Operations
Overtime and Other Paid TimeIS 2046Human Resources
Pay GradesIS 2076Human Resources
Pay on InvoiceIS 1816Financial Administration
Performance EvaluationsIS 2028Human Resources
Political ActivityIS 2522Administration
Procurement Card ProgramIS 1814Financial Administration
Purchase RequisitionsIS 1808Financial Administration
Record RetentionIS 2520Administration
Reporting Observed Suspected or Apparent MisconductIS 2101Human Resources
Self-Insurance Reserve FundIS 1820Financial Administration
Sick LeaveIS 2056Human Resources
Signature Authority and ApprovalIS 2538Administration
Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)IS 2540Operations
Standard for Hazard CommunicationsIS 1406Operations
Student Government FundsIS 2510Administration
System AccessIS 1005Communication
Time Sheet/Absence RequestIS 1802Financial Administration
TravelIS 2512Administration
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational BenefitsIS 2054Human Resources
Unemployment CompensationIS 2016Human Resources
Workers' CompensationIS 2093Human Resources