Volunteer State Community College (Vol State) is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). When TBR creates or modifies a policy, Vol State adopts that policy, as it applies to all colleges within the System.
College Governance
- I:01:00 Approval of Institutional Policies and Procedures
- I:01:02 Agreement/Contract
- I:01:03 Use of Campus Property and Facilities
- I:01:04 Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus
- I:01:05 Reporting Losses of College Property and Resources
- I:01:06 Litigation Holds
- I:01:07 Delegation of Authority/Signature Authorization
- I:01:08 Records Retention and Disposal of Records
- I:01:09 Freedom of Speech and Expression
- I:02:01 Publications
- I:02:03 Electronic Marquee
- I:02:04 Open Records for Public Inspection
- I:03:01 Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts
- I:04:01 Institutional Review Board Procedures
- I:05:01 Internal Auditing
- I:05:02 Financial Disclosure Review Committee
- I:06:00 Substantive Change
Academic Affairs
- II:01:00 Academic Tenure
- II:01:01 Faculty Promotion
- II:01:02 Faculty Evaluation Process for Academic Affairs
- II:01:03 General Education Core and Degree Requirements
- II:01:04 Distance Education
- II:01:05 College Cable TV
- II:01:06 Academic Freedom and Responsibility
- II:01:07 Faculty Appointments
- II:01:08 Textbook Cost Reduction
- II:01:09 Interinstitutional Relationships and Off-Campus Offerings
- II:01:14 Re-Selling of Examination Copies of Textbooks
- II:01:15 Faculty Use Of Materials From Which The Faculty Member Derives Financial Benefit
- II:01:16 Credit Hours Assignment
- II:02:00 Faculty Development
- II:02:01 Development and Operation of Off-Campus International Educational Programs
- II:03:00 Learning Support
- II:03:01 English Language Learners
- II:05:00 Excused Absences for College Functions
- II:05:01 Student Background Checks
- II:07:00 Comprehensive Policy on Adjunct Faculty
- II:08:00 Faculty Credentialing
Student Services
- III:00:01 Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension
- III:00:02 Appeal for Late Drop or Withdrawal
- III:00:03 Appeal Process for Refund of Registration Fees
- III:00:04 Visitors/Guest Speakers on Campus
- III:00:05 Student Conduct and Disciplinary Standards
- III:00:06 Student Complaint Procedures
- III:00:07 Student Copyright Information
- III:01:01 Admission to the College
- III:01:03 Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes
- III:02:01 Academic Advising and Orientation for First-Time Freshmen
- III:02:02 Administrative Responsibilities for Advising and Advising Standards
- III:02:03 Career Counseling
- III:02:04 Personal Counseling
- III:03:03 Intramural Athletics
- III:04:07 Totally and Permanently Disabled Fee Waiver
- III:07:03 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
- III:07:05 Out-of-State Tuition Waivers
- III:07:07 Institutional Scholarships
- III:08:04 Infectious Diseases
- III:11:01 Bulletin Board Usage
- III:11:02 Advertising for Student Publications
- III:11:03 Qualifying for Student Title/Office
- III:11:05 Student Activity Fee
- III:11:09 Student Media First Amendment
- III:11:10 Student Clubs & Organizations Travel Away From Campus
- III:11:11 Student Government Association Activity Fee
- III:11:12 Student Organizations
- III:14:01 Veterans Affairs Certification
- III:14:02 Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
- III:14:03 Recruitment Enrollment and Readmission of Service Members and Reservists
- III:15:01 A89 Requirements
- III:15:02 Registration/Drop/Add/Withdrawal
- III:15:03 Records
- III:15:04 Class Rolls/Grade Rolls/Student Schedules
- III:15:05 American History Requirement
- III:15:06 Grade Changes
- III:15:08 Graduation Certification
- III:15:09 Transfer Credit and Articulation
- III:15:10 Graduation Honors
- III:15:11 USA Patriot ACT Compliance
- III:15:12 Alternate Sources of Credit
Information Technology
- VII:01:01 Acceptable Uses
- VII:01:02 Use Computer Software
- VII:01:03 Access Control
- VII:01:04 Cloud Use
- VII:01:05 Purchasing Computer Related Hardware and Software
- VII:01:21 Remote Access to Computer Resources
- VII:01:22 Support of Non-College Owned Computer Equipment
- VII:01:23 Use of Portable Computer Systems
- VII:01:24 Email
- VII:01:25 Banner Access Request
- VII:01:26 Information Technology Physical Access
- VII:01:27 iPad and Similar Devices
- VII:01:28 Faculty/Staff Computer and Banner Account Creation/Deletion
Continuing Education
Business & Finance
- IV:01:01 General Travel
- IV:01:02 Athletic and Other Group Travel
- IV:01:05 Preventing and Reporting Fraud Waste and Abuse
- IV:02:01 Purchasing
- IV:02:02 Procurement Card
- IV:02:03 Purchase of Business Meals and Events
- IV:03:02 Emergency Procedure for On-The-Job Injuries to Employees
- IV:04:01 Capital Assets Control
- IV 04 02 Sensitive Minor Equipment Control
- IV:04:10 Renewal and Replacement Funds
- IV:05:10 Deposit and Investment of Funds
- IV:07:01 Deferred Payment Plan
- IV:07:02 General Fees
- IV:07:03 Maintenance Fees
- IV:07:04 Out-of-State Tuition
- IV:07:05 Incidental Fees and Charges
- IV:07:06 Student Fees
- IV:07:07 Miscellaneous Course Fees
- IV:07:08 Payment of Student Fees and Enrollment of Students
- IV:07:09 Refunds/Fee Adjustments
- IV:07:11 Identity Theft Prevention
- IV:08:01 Collection of Accounts Receivable
- IV:09:01 Budget
- IV:10:01 Cash Receipts and Deposits
- IV:10:03 Petty Cash
- IV:11:01 Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
- IV:11:03 Grant Proposal
- IV:30:02 Gasoline Powered Utility Vehicle Use
- IV:30:03 Use of Portable Wheeled Devices
- IV:30:04 Designated Hours of Campus Operation and Priority Campus Access Policy
- IV:30:05 Robert "Robbie" Nottingham Campus Crime Scene Investigation Act of 2004
- IV:30:06 Open Flame
- IV:30:07 Traffic and Parking Regulations
- IV:30:08 Animals on Campus
- IV:30:09 Juveniles on Campus
- IV:30:10 Access Key Control
- IV:30:12 Fitness Center Room Usage
- IV:30:13 Final Accurate and Prompt Reporting of Crimes and Other Emergencies
- IV:30:14 Preparation of Disclosure of Crime Statistics
- IV:30:15 Timely Warnings
- IV:30:16 Immediate Emergency Notification
Personnel
- V:01:01 General Personnel
- V:01:02 Personnel Records
- V:01:03 Employment Classification
- V:01:04 Classification of Employees, Their Spouses, and Children for Purposes of Fees and Tuition
- V:01:05 Drug-Free Workplace
- V:01:06 Intellectual Property/Patents and Copyrights
- V:01:07 Uniform Procedures for Cases Subject to the Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
- V:01:08 Financial Exigency
- V:01:10 Employees Resignation/Termination
- V:01:15 Hours of Work, Classified Employees
- V:01:16 Grievance and Complaint Procedures for Non-Faculty Personnel
- V:01:17 Appeals and Appearances before Tennessee Board of Regents
- V:01:20 Outside Employment and Extra Compensation
- V:01:21 Faculty Proficiency in Oral and Written English
- V:01:22 Staff Performance Evaluations
- V:01:23 Reclassification of Non-Faculty Personnel
- V:01:24 Degree Attainment Award
- V:01:25 Formation & Operation of Staff Sick Leave Bank
- V:01:26 Prevention of Workplace Violence
- V:01:27 Employment Procedures
- V:01:28 Faculty and Staff Background Checks
- V:01:29 Faculty Emeritus
- V:01:30 Formation and Operation of Faculty Sick Leave Banks
- V:02:01 Annual Leave
- V:02:03 Leave of Absence
- V:02:04 Military Leave
- V:02:05 Civil Leave
- V:02:06 Leave Transfer Between The State Universities & The College System of Tennessee & State and Local Education Agencies
- V:02:07 Sick Leave
- V:02:08 Educational Assistance for TBR System Employees
- V:02:09 Educational Assistance for Spouse & Dependents of TBR Employees
- V:02:10 Holidays
- V:02:11 Bereavement Leave
- V:02:12 Parental Leave
- V:02:14 Days of Administrative Closing
- V:02:15 Family, Medical, and Service Member Leave Act
- V:02:16 Voting Leave
- V:02:17 Benefit in the Event of an Employee Death
- V:02:20 Alternate and Remote Work Arrangements
- V:03:01 Affirmative Action Plan for EEO and Nepotism
- V:06:02 Payroll
- V:06:04 Faculty Compensation during Summer Session and Inter-Sessions
Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Misconduct
- VIII:01:00 General Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
- VIII:02:00 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct
- VIII:03:00 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
- VIII:04:00 Discrimination & Harassment-Complaint & Investigation Procedure
- VIII:05:00 Sexual Misconduct
