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Description<br />
River Valley Community College works diligently to adhere to the mission and vision of the<br />
College in all dealings with the students and communities served as well as during<br />
interactions between each member of the faculty and staff. College policies and practices<br />
identify clear expectations of our employees and the College works tirelessly to ensure that<br />
information provided to the public is accessible, clear, and informative. The Keene<br />
Academic Center and the Lebanon Academic Center are regulated by all of the same<br />
policies, procedures, and reporting requirements that are described in this standard.<br />
Integrity<br />
Integrity, Communication, Responsibility<br />
<strong>RVCC</strong> and CCSNH expect that members of the college community, including the Board of<br />
Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and students will act responsibly, ethically, and<br />
with integrity. Both <strong>RVCC</strong> and CCSNH Leadership have fostered an atmosphere where<br />
issues can be discussed and members of the <strong>RVCC</strong> community understand their role in<br />
encouraging integrity in the workplace. The <strong>RVCC</strong> Standards of Ethics and Core Values<br />
guide how the college community interacts with one another, emphasizing collaboration<br />
and appreciation. The respect that community members have for each other can be<br />
observed in day to day interactions amongst faculty, staff, and administration.<br />
The CCSNH System also has policies that are specific to the college community and reflect<br />
integrity. These policies include Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, IT Acceptable Use<br />
Policy, Information Security and Conflicts of Interest.<br />
The governance structure at <strong>RVCC</strong> follows a model of shared governance and allows for<br />
issues to be readily discussed and acted upon. There are multiple opportunities for all<br />
members of the college community to participate in discussing issues that impact the<br />
College. These meetings take place at all levels of the institution from Department<br />
Meetings, to All College Meetings, up through Extended Leadership Team and both College<br />
and CCSNH Advisory Boards. <strong>RVCC</strong> has an open line of communication with CCSNH<br />
directly, and the Chancellor or an appropriate representative from his office participate in<br />
college meetings as needed. Meetings at all levels occur on a set schedule (Table 9.1) and<br />
any member of the community can request that an agenda item be added to any meeting.<br />
Table 9.1: <strong>RVCC</strong> Standing Teams related to Communication<br />
Team<br />
Meeting schedule<br />
All-College Meeting<br />
Opportunity for the college to come together for the<br />
purposes of discussion and planning, 3 times per<br />
semester.<br />
College Council<br />
As needed meeting to create a safe and supportive<br />
environment for innovation and new ideas by empowering<br />
stakeholders through communication, recognition,<br />
appreciation and engagement.<br />
Staff Forum<br />
Faculty Forum<br />
As needed meeting<br />
Once monthly meeting during fall and spring semesters<br />
provides a forum for faculty to share pedagogy, discuss<br />
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