Classified Employee Handbook

Prepared by James Madison University
Human Resources

Rev. 08/2009

Table of Contents

Dear Colleague:

Welcome to James Madison University! You are a vital member of one of the finest public, comprehensive educational institutions in America. We have accomplished this success by adhering to a value system based on a commitment to our students, parents, customers, business people, and many others. By joining the JMU community, you have made a commitment to excellence. As you support JMU, the university will also support you in your development as a contributing employee to the institution's mission and goals.

The Classified Employee Handbook is one of your most important tools. It provides you with the basic information you need to know - the policies, procedures, and practices that affect your employment. A great deal of information about James Madison University is contained in this handbook for classified employees. The information is of great value to long-time staff members at the university, as well as those who are just joining the university community. I encourage you to be thoroughly familiar with this handbook, and if you have questions please contact Human Resources.

I hope you enjoy your employment here and realize your efforts contribute significantly to the overall success of the university. I look forward to a long association with you as a colleague at James Madison University.

Sincerely,

Linwood H. Rose
President 


Our mission: JMU's Office of Human Resources is dedicated to customer service, positive change and the pursuit of excellence that promotes employee success.

Welcome!

We are glad that you have chosen to join the James Madison University community. We believe you will find JMU to be a community focused both on organizational and individual growth and success. Our student-centered community values excellence, integrity and mutual respect.

For the 15th consecutive year, James Madison University ranked as the top public, master's-level university in the South by U.S. News & World Report's 2009 America's Best Colleges. JMU also had the highest graduation rate of 80% among both public and private colleges in the South. Recognition like this happens, in large part, because of the dedicated staff - essential members of the JMU community.

Part of our role in Human Resources is to make certain you have the information and resources you need to succeed. That is one reason we have created this handbook and we trust you will find the information helpful. We are always available to answer questions and help you along the way as you build your career.

JMU is a great place to work because of people like you.

JMU's Office of Human Resources

This handbook has been prepared for classified employees by JMU's Office of Human Resources. It is neither an employment contract nor an invitation to a contract of any kind. The policies, procedures and other information contained in this book may be changed without notice by the university and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia.   

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