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This Handbook is your guide to the personnel practices at Ohio Wesleyan University. Please read it thoroughly – it contains important information about our philosophy and mode of operation, what you can expect from Ohio Wesleyan, and what Ohio Wesleyan expects of you.
We strive to provide a stimulating work environment of learning and achievement, in which employees can reap the many rewards of a job well done. Fresh ideas from employees both new to the University and those who know us well are vital to our continued growth and success. Please make it a habit to talk over suggestions with your supervisor on a frequent basis. We also welcome you to contact the Human Resources Department if, for any reason, you would prefer to talk with us directly about a particular matter.
This Handbook is presented as a matter of information and has been prepared to inform you about the University’s philosophy, employment practices, policies, the benefits provided to you as a valued employee, as well as the conduct expected from you. In addition to the policies and procedures in this handbook, individual departments within the University may have detailed operational policies and procedures that are not captured in this handbook, but also do not negate or make irrelevant the policies contained in this Handbook.
This Handbook will not answer every question you may have, nor would we want to restrict the normal question-and-answer interchange among us. It is in our person-to-person conversations that we can better know each other, express our views, and work together in a harmonious relationship.
We hope this guide will help you feel comfortable with us. We depend on you – your success is our success. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. Your supervisor will gladly answer them. We believe you will enjoy your work and your fellow employees here. We also believe you will find the University a good place to work.
No one other than an authorized Senior Leadership Team member may alter or modify any of the policies in this Handbook. No statement or promise by a supervisor, manager, or department head is to be interpreted as a change in policy, nor will it constitute an agreement with an employee. The University, at all times, reserves the right to deviate from the policies contained within this handbook if the circumstances warrant and are applicable.
Should any provision in this Handbook be found to be unenforceable and invalid, such finding does not invalidate the entire Handbook, but only the subject provision. This Handbook replaces prior policies or prior hourly staff handbooks issued by the University.
We ask that you read this guide carefully, become familiar with the University and our policies, and refer to it whenever questions arise.
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