At Florida SouthWestern State College, we strive to foster a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace. To support this goal, all employees are expected to follow these standards of conduct:
- Professionalism: Maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward students, coworkers, and supervisors. Perform assigned duties with diligence, punctuality, and integrity.
- Compliance: Follow all College policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Workplace Behavior: Avoid behaviors that disrupt the workplace, including harassment, discrimination, bullying, and insubordination. This includes verbal, physical, and electronic forms of inappropriate conduct.
- Conflict of Interest: Do not engage in activities or relationships that could conflict with your responsibilities to the College.
- Attendance: Report to work on time and notify your supervisor in advance of any absences or tardiness. Repeated unexcused absences may lead to disciplinary action.
- Appearance and Conduct: Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate to your role and work environment.
- Use of Resources: Use College property, technology, and communication systems responsibly and only for authorized purposes. Unauthorized use may result in disciplinary measures.
- Solicitation and Distribution: Refrain from soliciting, distributing materials, or engaging in political activities during work hours or in workspaces without appropriate approval.
- Outside Employment and Business: Employees may not conduct private business on College time or using College resources. You also may not accept compensation for duties considered part of your College responsibilities unless authorized by the College President.
- Public Position: Employees must not misuse their official position for personal gain and must avoid accepting anything of value in exchange for influence or services.
Violations of these standards may be addressed through the College’s established procedures, which aim to ensure fairness and consistency. When concerns arise, they are reviewed by the Office of Human Resources. The goal is to support employees in understanding expectations, correcting issues when appropriate, and maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.