Section 3358:11-5-57 - Community service time off policy(A) Purpose. Owens community college is committed to serving the needs of the community through creating pathways leading toward a better quality of life and progress for the region. Partnering with community agencies provides opportunities for academic service learning, community engagement, and access to need-based resources. The purpose of this rule is to provide paid time off to an employee who, during regular work hours, volunteers for community service or to join other student or employee volunteers in an organized community engagement activity, not part of coursework.(B) Application and eligibility. A limited number of hours of paid time off is provided to a full-time, non-bargaining unit employee to volunteer for community service. The employee must meet the eligibility requirements and approval process in accordance with the procedures related to this rule. Community service time off can be used on the basis of the fiscal year, July first to June thirtieth. Unused time will not be carried over into the next fiscal year; it is not accruable. If the time off is not used, it is not paid out at termination of employment.
(C) Definition and expectations. A volunteer is an individual who offers their time in the performance of a humanitarian, charitable or public service task or activity for a community agency or organization. The volunteer cannot accept supplemental compensation. The volunteer must act as a representative of the college while volunteering and therefore, must abide by the mission, policies and procedures of the college; be ethical, professional, and at-times, confidential.(D) Implementation. The office of human resources will implement procedures, guidelines, and forms, which are consistent with the provisions of this rule.Ohio Admin. Code 3358:11-5-57
Effective: 9/21/2024
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3358.08
Rule Amplifies: 3358.08