Administrative Offices
Section 1:1, Introduction and Purpose
We think employees are happier, more productive and valuable if they know what they can expect from Bethel College, and what the College expects from them. In the next few sections we introduce you to Bethel’s history, values, culture and goals. We expect that employees will incorporate that information into their day-to-day job performance, striving to meet our College’s Christian mission and values in everything they do.
Our personnel policies and procedures will familiarize employees with the privileges, benefits and responsibilities of being a Bethel College employee. Employees should understand that our policies and practices can only be highlighted and summarized. For detailed information employees will have to speak with immediate supervisors or the Office of Human Resources.
If there are any discrepancies between the information contained in the Colleges policies and procedures and the legal plan documents that describe the plans in detail, the plan documents will prevail. Changes in benefit plans and/or policies will be communicated through written or e-mail correspondence to employees, and through updates to the Colleges written Policies and Procedures.
At Bethel College, as in the rest of the world, circumstances are constantly changing. As a result, we may revise, rescind or supplement these policies from time to time. Nothing in our Policies or Procedures or any Manual or Handbook is a contract or promise. The Policies and Procedures can change at any time, for any reason, with or without warning.
We are always looking for ways to improve communications with our employees. Suggestions are always welcome; please feel free to bring suggestion to the Director of Human Resources.
