Policies and Procedures

Flathead Valley Community College adheres to appropriate policies and procedures across campus. Below is a list of most college policies and procedures, although this list is not comprehensive, as some policies may be listed and updated on the department or area webpage.

Doctrine | Organization | Fiscal Affairs | Human Resources | Students | Academic Affairs | Planning and Research | Marketing and Communications | Foundation | Facilities | Information Technology

Doctrine
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter I
Section 10		 Legal Basis and Authority Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 20		 Educational Philosophy Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 30		 Statement of Purpose and Goals Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 40		 Code of Ethics Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 50		 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 60		 Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Stalking and Retaliation Policy Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 70		 Drug-Free Workplace Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 80		 Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 85		 Smoking and Tobacco Free Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 90		 Disability Provisions Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 92		 Animals on Campus Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 95		 Weapons Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 100		 Trespassing on College Property Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 110		 Health Related Conditions and Communicable Diseases Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 115		 Freedom of Speech Policy (PDF)
Chapter I
Section 120		 Recording and Intellectual Property Rights Policy (PDF)
Organization
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter II
Section 10		 Board of Trustees Policy (PDF)
Chapter II
Section 20		 Administrative Structure Policy (PDF)
Chapter II
Section 30		 Administrative Policy (PDF)
Chapter II
Section 40		 Employee Responsibility Policy (PDF)
Chapter II
Section 50		 College Committees Policy (PDF)
Chapter II
Section 60		 Policy and Procedure Development, Change and Implementation Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Fiscal Affairs
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter IV
Section 10		 Accounting Systems Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 20		 Investment of Surplus Funds Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 30		 Student Tuition Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 40		 Student Fees Establishment and Publication Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 50		 Accounting of Funds Collected by College Sponsored Clubs and Organizations Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 60		 Contracts Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 70		 Purchasing Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 80		 General Administrative Procedures Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 90		 Competition with Private Business Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 100		 Unclaimed Property Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 110		 Capital Equipment and Supply Disposal Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 120		 Capital Assets and Control Policy Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 130		 Use of College Equipment Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 140		 Official Travel Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 150		 Foundation and Development Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 160		 Credit Card Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 170		 Fraud Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter IV
Section 180		 Budget System Policy (PDF)
Human Resources
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter VI
Section 10		 Human Resources Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 20		 College’s Right to Manage, Discipline and Discharge Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 30		 Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 40		 Political Activities Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 50		 Personnel Files Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 60		 Reduction in Force Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 70		 Recruitment, Selection and Employment Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 80		 Emeriti, Emeritus Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 90		 Holidays Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 100		 Reserved Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 110		 Leaves Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 120		 Overtime and Paid Compensatory Leave Time Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 130		 Retirement Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 140		 Reserved Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 150		 Employee Insurance Coverage Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 160		 Employee Development Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 170		 Tuition Waivers Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 180		 Grievance Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 190		 Whistleblower Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 200		 Flexible Work Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 210		 Background Checks Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter VI
Section 220		 Breastfeeding Policy Policy (PDF)
Students
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter VII
Section 10		 Admissions Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 20		 Student Records Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 30		 Financial Aid Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 40		 Student Organizational Policy Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 50		 Student Publications Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 60		 Student Conduct and Student Complaints Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 70		 Student Life Policy (PDF)
Chapter VII
Section 80		 Student Email Policy (PDF)
Academic Affairs
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter VIII
Section 10		 Academic Freedom Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 20		 Academic Integrity Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 30		 Curriculum Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 35		 Course Credits Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 40		 Program Review Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 50		 Grading Standards Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 60		 Faculty Qualifications Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 70		 Degrees and Certificates Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 80		 Advisory Committees for Occupational Programs Policy (PDF)
Chapter VIII
Section 90		 Institutional Accreditation Policy (PDF)
Planning and Research
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter IX
Section 10		 Planning and Research Policy (PDF)
Marketing and Communications
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter X
Section 10		 Public Information and Communications Policy (PDF)
Chapter X
Section 20		 Inspection and Copying of Public Records Policy (PDF)
Foundation
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter XI
Section 10		 Fundraising and Solicitation Policy (PDF)
Facilities
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter XII
Section 10		 Naming of Campus Buildings Policy (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 20		 Reserved Policy (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 30		 Use of College Facilities (FVCC and LCC) Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 40		 Crisis Management Plan Policy (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 50		 Suspended Operations Policy (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 60		 Campus Crime and Security Policy (PDF)
Chapter XII
Section 70		 No Camping Policy Policy (PDF)
Information Technology
Number Name Policy Procedure
Chapter XIII
Section 10		 Security Plan Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter XIII
Section 20		 Privacy Policy (PDF)
Chapter XIII
Section 30		 Acceptable Use Policy (PDF) Procedure (PDF)
Chapter XIII
Section 40		 Infrastructure Policy (PDF)