At-Will Employment

I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Sierra Nevada College (SNC) Faculty Handbook and understand that I should consult the Human Resource Department if I have questions. I have entered into employment with SNC voluntarily and acknowledge that it is for no specified length of time. Accordingly, either I or SNC may terminate the relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, for any reason or no reason. I understand that neither this Handbook nor any other SNC policy, practice or procedure is intended to provide any contractual obligations related to continued employment, compensation or employment contract.

Since the information, policies, and benefits described here are necessarily subject to change, I acknowledge that revisions to the Handbook may occur, except to SNC’s policy of employment-at-will. I understand that SNC may change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel, in whole or part, any of the published or unpublished personnel policies or practices, with or without notice, at its sole discretion, without giving cause or justification to any employee. Such revised information may supersede, modify or eliminate existing policies. SNC shall have sole authority to add, delete or adopt revisions to the policies in this Handbook. Any written or oral statement by a supervisor or department director contrary to the personnel policy Handbook is invalid and should not be relied upon by any employee.

I understand and agree that I will read and comply with the policies contained in this Handbook and any revisions, am bound by the provisions contained therein, and that my continued employment is contingent on following those policies.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Sierra Nevada College (SNC) Staff Handbook and understand that I should consult the Human Resource Department if I have questions. I have entered into employment with SNC voluntarily and acknowledge that it is for no specified length of time. Accordingly, either I or SNC may terminate the relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, for any reason or no reason. I understand that neither this Handbook nor any other SNC policy, practice or procedure is intended to provide any contractual obligations related to continued employment, compensation or employment contract.

Since the information, policies and benefits described here are necessarily subject to change, I acknowledge that revisions to the Handbook may occur, except to SNC’s policy of employment-at-will. I understand that SNC may change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel, in whole or part, any of the published or unpublished personnel policies or practices, with or without notice, at its sole discretion, without giving cause or justification to any employee. Such revised information may supersede, modify or eliminate existing policies. SNC shall have sole authority to add, delete or adopt revisions to the policies in this Handbook. Any written or oral statement by a supervisor or department director contrary to the personnel policy Handbook is invalid and should not be relied upon by any employee.

I understand and agree that I will read and comply with the policies contained in this Handbook and any revisions, am bound by the provisions contained therein, and that my continued employment is contingent on following those policies.

I understand that, by virtue of my being defined as a School Official at Sierra Nevada College, I may have access to records which contain individually identifiable information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Employee Code of Responsibilities for Security and Confidentiality of Student Records and Files above.

I acknowledge that I fully understand the intentional disclosure by me of this information to any unauthorized person could subject me to criminal and civil penalties imposed by law.

I further acknowledge that such a willful or unauthorized disclosure of information or any other neglect of this policy could constitute just cause for disciplinary action including termination regardless of whether criminal or civil penalties are imposed.

I have received a job offer to be an employee at Sierra Nevada University. I understand that employment at Sierra Nevada University is not based on an annual contract but will be based on an at-will relationship. I further understand that I have the right to leave the position at any time, with or without notice, and that I may be discharged at any time, with or without cause or notice.