Policy Category: Student Affairs, Personnel
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees
Approved: 03/28/2023

108.1 Policy

CEI is committed to maintaining a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. The environment of the college should be characterized by mutual trust and the absence of intimidation, oppression, and exploitation. College of Eastern Idaho will not tolerate harassment or unlawful discrimination of any kind. Through enforcement of this policy and by education of…

Policy Category: Student Affairs, Personnel
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 10/25/2022

111.1 Policy

The College is obligated to maintain certain records and files for individuals, including students and employees.  For all official files and records maintained by the College of Eastern Idaho, whether physical or digital, except as otherwise specifically designated or allowed, a person’s legally given name shall be the only name to be allowed and used whenever and where ever a name is required. 

Policy Category: Student Affairs, Personnel
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees
Approved: 05/28/2024

120.1 Policy

CEI has a strong commitment to the health, safety and welfare of our employees, students, and visitors. Consequently, it is the policy of CEI to provide a safe and drug-free work environment. Widely available statistics and information establish that the incidence of drug and alcohol…

Policy Category: Personnel, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees/Students
Approved: 04/23/2023

123.1 Policy

CEI is committed to complying with the requirements of Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), as amended, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability in employment, admissions, and in participation of all programs, activities and services provided by CEI. Further, CEI provides reasonable…

Policy Category: Student Affairs, Personnel
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 05/28/2024

211.1 Policy

The employee-student relationship lies at the foundation of the educational process. As a matter of sound judgment and professional ethics, CEI faculty members and employees have a responsibility to avoid any apparent or actual conflict between their professional responsibilities and personal…

Policy Category: Personnel, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees
Approved: 12/05/2024

220.1 Policy

Pursuant to the legislative intent underlying the enactment of the Idaho Protection of Public Employees Act, College of Eastern Idaho encourages its employees to report any waste, fraud, or abuse of public funds, property, or manpower; or any violation or suspected violation of applicable law.

220.2 Definitions

Adverse Action: to discharge, threaten,…

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees
Approved: 12/09/2024

234.1 Policy

It is the policy of CEI to establish processes to ensure payroll is justified, calculated, and authorized both accurately and timely consistent with state and federal law and CEI policy. The Payroll Department, under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, administers salary and wage payments to employees.…

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 09/26/2022

Policy 304: Academic Integrity Code

Formerly Approved: 5/24/22

304.1 Policy

Academic Integrity is a core principle of higher education and a fundamental obligation of all members of the College Community. All College of Eastern Idaho Community College (“College”) Students are expected to familiarize themselves with this Academic Integrity Code (“Code”), to understand their …

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 10/14/2024

305.1 Policy

The policy outlines the process by which tuition rates are charged to students based on state or district residency. It further sets forth guidelines for establishing residency for purposes of student tuition. Residency determination applies…

Policy Category: Instruction, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 04/26/2024

313.1 Policy

Institutions of higher learning face increased accountability relating to the safety of minors on campus. As such, it is the policy of CEI that all college programs and activities involving minors must be developed and administered so as to provide a safe and protected environment for participating minors.

313.2 Definitions

1. Minor or Child: a person under the age…

Policy Category: Personnel, Student Affairs, Business Operations
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 10/25/2022

417.1 POLICY

No person shall…

Policy Category: Personnel, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 11/29/2022

501.1 Policy

CEI is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its employees, students and visitors. In light of findings of the U.S. Surgeon General that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and use of tobacco are significant health hazards, it is CEI’s intent to establish a smoke and tobacco-free environment.

501.2 Procedure

In accordance with Idaho Code Title 39…

Policy Category: Personnel, Student Affairs, Instruction
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 04/08/2020

601.1 Purpose

This policy is to be used for allegations of a Title IX violation, harassment, sexual misconduct, and other forms of discrimination.

601.2 Policy

CEI will act on any formal or informal allegation or notice of violation of “Policy 602: Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination,” that is received by a Title IX Coordinator or a member of the…

Policy Category: Personnel, Instruction, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 04/08/2020

602.1 Policy

CEI is committed to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, College of Eastern Idaho prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs or activities. Specifically, Title IX states that:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation…

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 06/22/2021

603.1 Policy

College of Eastern Idaho’s mission is to provide open-access to affordable, quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community. The College is dedicated to providing a safe and civil educational setting for these endeavors, and has established a Student Code of Conduct (see Procedure 907) to promote the College’s mission and protect the rights of students, faculty, and…

Policy Category: Facilities, Business Operations, Personnel, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees
Approved: 12/09/2024

900.1 Purpose
To enhance security in its buildings, the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) controls access to all buildings by limiting and controlling the use and function of electronic access and keys issued to faculty, staff, students, contractors, and outside vendors.…

Policy Category: Personnel, Facilities, Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 12/09/2024

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: Faculty / Staff / Students / Volunteers
Approved: 10/03/2022

907.1 Introduction

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Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 02/10/2022

909.1 Purpose 

CEI constantly monitors its financial aid program to ensure compliance with all mandates and provide timely reporting. CEI uses a system of regular checks and balances to ensure that all funds are disbursed appropriately. To remain current with financial aid updates, CEI maintains a membership in the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), and its financial aid officers…

Policy Category: Student Affairs
Covered Individuals: All CEI Employees and Students
Approved: 03/28/2022

CEI Counseling Services Procedure #1

1.0 Overview

Counseling services provided by College of Eastern Idaho are confidential, and follow the legal and ethical standards (including specific legislation covered under HIPPA) established for licensed counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. CEI Counseling Services also follows the protections of FERPA. We strive to cultivate an…