Policies, Guidelines, Contracts

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Diversity – August 1, 2021 (PDF)
• Title IX Pregnant & Parenting
  • The Pregnant Scholar Website Resource
• Campus Solicitation
• Cash in Offices
• Children at Work Policy
• Conflict of Interest Law for State Employees
• Cori Policy 
• Diversity and Civility
• Drugs and Alcohol Policy
• Fraud Prevention Policy
• Fundraising Policy and Form
• Hiring and Recruitment Policy
• Mandated Reporting Policy
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• Privacy Policy
• SERV Guidelines and Form
• Service Animal Policy and Form
• Time and Attendance Policy
• Tobacco-Free Policy
• Whistleblower Policy and Form
• Workplace Violence Policy and Form

• AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement
• DCE Contract
• MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Non-Unit Personnel (NUP) Policies
• New Employee Orientation Guide 

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It is important to be constructive and respectful while interacting with others at all times. This includes when discussing a bad experience or disagreement. MWCC employees are expected to interact on social media with the same respect required when interacting with college guests, students, and employees in-person. If you would not be comfortable reading about or defending your actions in a Boston Globe interview, do not post that content.

Social media often spans traditional boundaries between professional and personal relationships. Use privacy settings to restrict personal information to otherwise public sites. Carefully and thoughtfully choose the photos and information you share as well as your profile photo or avatar.

Be up-front and quick to correct a mistake. If you go back and edit a previous post, make it clear that you’ve done so.

Your posts should not be harmful to yourself, others or MWCC whether you are using social media for MWCC-related or personal purposes. Content that promotes or depicts illegal activity, is threatening or harassing, includes obscenities, or defames a person, group or organization is prohibited and will be documented and removed.

Make sure you know how each social media platform is used. Just as you would not use a screwdriver to hammer a nail, be sure to know the tool and how to best use it. Be aware that MWCC uses each platform strategically for specific audiences (see “Official College Social Media Accounts” on subsequent pages for further information).

Do not post confidential or proprietary information about MWCC or other individuals. Follow federal policies and requirements, such as HIPAA and FERPA.

Do not discuss or post photos of individuals on social media without their permission. If you would not present the content in a public forum, do not post on social media.

Be honest about who you are without sharing sensitive information that could be used to steal your identity (address, phone number, etc.). If you identify yourself as an MWCC employee on your personal social media, please be clear that you are sharing your views as an individual, not as a representative of the College.

MWCC employees can use social media if approved by their supervisor, use is directly related to MWCC goals, and they are in compliance with MWCC policies. Personal social media use should be done on personal time and on personal devices. Use of MWCC branding or photos on personal social media accounts is prohibited.

There is no such thing as a “private” social media account. Photos and comments can be forwarded, copied, and screenshot. Archival systems save information even if you delete a post. If you feel angry or passionate about a subject, it is wise to delay posting until you are calm and clear-headed. Only post content that you would be comfortable sharing with the general public (peers, coworkers, current and future employers, etc.)

You are personally responsible for the content you publish on social media, blogs, or any other form of user-generated content. Be mindful that what you publish will be public, exist for a long period of time, and may be redistributed throughout the internet.Comply with all Copyright laws and only post information to which you own the rights. (This includes music, art, literary works, photos, text, video, etc.).

If any user does not fall in compliance with these guidelines, we have the right to remove their content. Upon doing so, we will message the individual, if possible, letting them know their post was deleted and why. If the same individual falls out of compliance again, we will ban the user from our page.

Faculty, staff and student employees who receive complaints of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct are obligated to report complaints to the Title IX Coordinator and/or their supervisor or department head.

MWCC Campus Police
Gardner Campus
978-630-9150
24 hours – 7 days a week

Title IX Coordinator:
Peter Sennett, Title IX Coordinator
978-630-9160
Arthur F. Haley Academic Center
First Floor, H102A

In the absence of the Title IX Coordinator, complaints can be directed to:

Beth Austin
978-630-9487
Dr. Daniel M. Asquino Science Center
First Floor, S111

Allegations involving Title IX offenses, including sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, domestic and dating violence, shall be reported by all “Responsible Employees” to the Title IX coordinator or official designee as soon as the employee becomes aware of it. A Responsible Employee includes any College employee: who has the authority to take action to address Title IX offenses; who has been given the duty of reporting Title IX offenses to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. Responsible Employees shall include, but are not be limited to, College trustees, administrators, department chairs, program coordinators, campus police, club/activity advisors, coaches, managers or supervisors. Responsible parties are trained using the Title IX Coordinator an Investigator Training Class

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 provides:

• No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
• Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sexual discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

The College has a duty to promptly respond to all complaints of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct; whether on or off campus incidents.  The purpose is to prevent sex discrimination on campus, promptly address reported incidents, limit the effects of harassment on the educational environment, and prevent its recurrence.

• Clery Center: The Clery Center for Security On Campus is dedicated to preventing violence, substance abuse and other crimes on college and university campuses across the United States, and to compassionately assist the victims of these crimes.
• Campus SaVE Act: The Campus SaVE Act is enacted in 2013 is the most recent, and far-reaching, in a long line of laws that protect students from sexual violence and harassment.
• Know Your IX – Know Your IX is a survivor- and youth-led organization that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools.
• Sexual Violence – Victim’s Rights and Information: Information to assist members of the College community with understanding the rights, protections and services available to victims of sexual violence.
• Resources for Massachusetts Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault