EmployEE Handbook - Marymount University

Enforcement
Violations of this Computer Policy may be treated as violations of University policy and/
or as violations of civil or criminal law. Information Technology Services will investigate
apparent or alleged violations of these guidelines. The Executive Director for Information
Technology Services reserves the right to immediately suspend user privileges pending
investigation. Such action will be taken to protect the security and integrity of the
computer system and will take precedence over its impact on the individual’s work.
When appropriate, at the discretion of the Directors of AIS and/or ITS, cases of apparent
abuse will be reported to the appropriate division vice president and the Executive
Director, Human Resource Services. The vice presidents in consultation with the
Executive Director, Human Resource Services are responsible for determining any further
disciplinary action. Upon a finding of a violation, disciplinary measures may include
warnings, suspension of user privileges (temporary or permanent), disciplinary probation,
suspension or dismissal from the University. The University may also pursue civil and/or
criminal charges if it deems appropriate.
Personal Appearance
Marymount employees are representatives of the Universityand are expected to make a
professional impression. Employees must, at all times, be neat and professional in both
their person and uniform or civilian dress, consistent with their role as education support
service providers and University representatives.
Those employees whose positions require a uniform will wear the assigned uniform
when on duty. For those employers whose positions do not require a uniform, appropriate
professional attire is required. Clothing is to be neat and clean, and personal grooming
will be consistent with professional standards of cleanliness and appearance. Revealing or
suggestive clothing is inappropriate for the workplace. There may be other requirements
depending on the department and the position of the employee. Any employee who does
not comply with this policy may be subject to disciplinary action. Supervisory staff shall
ensure compliance with this policy.
Gratuities/Gifts, Canvassing and Solicitation
It is the policy of the University that employees may not accept cash or gifts from
students, student’s relatives, visitors, or vendors doing business with, or seeking to do
business with, Marymount University. If any individual or organization dealing with the
University offers an employee a gratuity or gift, that person or representative should be
informed of University policy and any such gratuity or gift should be returned.
No employee may solicit another employee for any purpose while either employee is on
working time. The distribution of hand bills or other literature during working time or in
working areas or the use of computer assets for the purpose of solicitation at any time is
forbidden. Persons who are not employed by the University are prohibited from soliciting
any employee or distributing literature on University jobsites, premises, or at employee
work locations at any time.
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