Chapter 3358:5-11 | College Policies on Expenditures, Technology In General

Rule 3358:5-11-01 | President's discretionary fund.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The treasurer is directed to establish a president's discretionary fund for the purpose of receiving gifts or donations from individuals, agencies, firms or groups, and transfer of funds from the general operating budget.

(B) Funds transferred from the general operating budget shall be used for expenditures that serve a public purpose.

(C) Other funds shall be used for expenditures that promote the president's office and/or for activities which serve in the best interests of Clark state community college.

(D) The president and treasurer are authorized to cosign all withdrawals from said fund which shall be segregated in a separate bank account.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 10/13/2000

Rule 3358:5-11-02 | Ohio public facilities commission authorization responsibility.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The president or his/her designee is authorized to complete and sign, on behalf of the state community college district, Ohio public facilities for all of the projects for the state community college district provided for, by, or pursuant to the appropriations made under by the General Assembly.

(B) The board of trustees agrees to permit the Ohio public facilities commission to use the sites for the purpose of identified projects, the boundaries of which are shown in the plans for such projects, for so long as the respective notes, if any, and bond issues to finance such projects shall be outstanding.

(C) The state community college district and the board of trustees, in its behalf, agrees to undertake performance of the functions and responsibilities of a using governmental agency, and of a designated governmental agency to the extent it is such, as provided in the regulations of the Ohio public facilities commission and any applicable leases, agreement, or rules of the commission, with respect to the identified projects.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/1998

Rule 3358:5-11-03 | Copyright policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Define copyright Copyright is the ownership and control of the intellectual property in original works of authorship that is subject to copyright law. All rights in copyright shall remain with the creator unless the work is a "work for hire." For the purposes of this policy, a work will be considered a "work for hire" if the work is supported by a direct allocation of funds through the college for the pursuit of a specific project, is commissioned by the college, or is otherwise subject to contractual obligations that define it as college work. This policy covers all faculty and staff of the college including adjunct faculty.

(B) Printing/copying

(1) The unauthorized use or copying of any material which is copyrighted and/or licensed is illegal and unethical. The copyright law of the United States (Title XVII United States Code) governs reproducing copyrighted material. Faculty, staff, and students shall abide by the national standards for copyright as reflected in the following guidelines:

(a) Guidelines for classroom copying for not-for-profit educational institutions with respect to books and periodicals

(b) Guidelines for use of audiovisual materials including video tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc.

(c) Guidelines for off-air recording of broadcast programming for educational purposes

(d) Guidelines for educational uses of music

(2) Failure to observe copyright and/or license agreements is a violation of the law and of Clark state policy.

(3) No college-owned/leased copying or computing equipment shall be used for unauthorized copying or commercial purposes.

(4) Respect for the intellectual work and property of others has traditionally been essential to the mission of Clark state college. Plagiarism is not tolerated nor is the unauthorized copying of software (including programs, applications, data bases, and code), and any other material protected by copyright.

(5) The faculty and staff of Clark state college recognize its obligation to provide continuing guidance as to what constitutes academic honesty and to promote procedures and circumstances which will reinforce this principle.

(6) To ensure compliance with the guidelines, the college shall make the guidelines/copyright notice available to all faculty, staff, and students. Copyright guidelines are included in the faculty, staff and student handbooks and are posted in computer labs and other public areas where there is equipment capable of producing copies. This includes public copiers, fax machines and printers.

(7) Liability for any infringement of this policy rests with the person making the copy or requesting the copy.

(8) The copyright compliance officer at the college is the director of library services. Records of all requests for permissions, replies to such requests, and license agreements shall be filed and maintained in the office of the copyright compliance officer.

(C) Works for hire - Use and ownership of employees' personal work products "Work for hire" is a legal term defined as "a work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment." This definition includes works prepared by employees in satisfaction of sponsored agreements between the college and outside agencies. Certain commissioned works also are works for hire if the parties so agree in writing. The employer by law is the "author," and hence the owner, of works for hire for copyright purposes. Ownership in a work for hire may be relinquished to the employee or others only by an official of the college authorized to do so.

(1) Employees may not utilize college personnel, facilities or equipment for purposes not related to the college mission.

(2) For purposes relating to the college mission, the college shall have unlimited use of all employees' personal work products created with the assistance of college personnel, facilities or equipment.

(3) For purposes relating to the college mission, materials, processes or work products created with the assistance of college personnel, facilities or equipment or created while under contract with the college for the purpose of the creation of such materials, processes or work products shall be the exclusive property of the college.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:07 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 7/9/1990

Rule 3358:5-11-04 | Independent contractor status policy.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The law treats employees and independent contractors differently. Independent contractors are often exempt from labor and employment legislation while employees are usually covered. Failure to properly classify independent contractors can lead to unemployment tax liability, insurance or benefits suits, wage and hour claims, etc.

(B) To determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under common law, the relationship between the worker and the college must be examined. All evidence of control and independence including behavioral control, financial control and the type of relationship itself should be considered.

(1) Behavioral control covers facts that show whether the college has a right to direct or control how the work is done through instructions, training, or other means.

(2) Financial control covers facts that show whether the college has a right to direct or control the financial and business aspects of the worker's job. This includes:

(a) The extent to which the worker has unreimbursed business expenses.

(b) The extent of the worker's investment in the facilities used in performing services.

(c) The extent to which the worker makes his or her services available to the relevant market.

(d) How the college pays the worker.

(e) The extent to which the worker can realize a profit or incur a loss.

(3) Type of relationship covers facts that show how the parties perceive their relationship. This includes:

(a) Written contracts describing the relationship the parties intended to create.

(b) The extent to which the worker is available to perform services for other, similar businesses.

(c) Whether the college provides the worker with employee-type benefits such as insurance, retirement plan, vacation pay or sick pay.

(d) The permanency of the relationship.

(e) The extent to which services performed by the worker are a key aspect of the regular business of the college.

(C) The internal revenue service uses twenty factors for classifying workers as independent contractors. Other agencies use a sample A-B-C test or some variation to determine independent contractor status.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 11/6/2006

Rule 3358:5-11-05 | Records retention policy.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Records are vitally important in the operation of any organization. They serve as the memory, are the evidence of past events, and are the basis for future actions. When created, maintained, and disposed of in an orderly and systematic manner, records can be an asset. When created, maintained, and disposed of in a haphazard and disorderly manner, they can reduce the effectiveness of the organization and increase costs substantially. The purpose of this policy is to provide the basic principles in which to accomplish a workable records retention program. (This policy was modeled after the (inter-university council of Ohio records retention schedule for public colleges and universities.)

(B) The policy is specifically designed with the following objectives:

(1) Save space. Office space can be better utilized by removing those records not required for daily operations, by removing from storage areas those records that no longer have significant value, and by maintaining a regular controlled flow of records from office to storage to destruction.

(2) Save money. A records problem develops when more records come in than flow out. A cost savings can be realized with an effective records retention program by controlling and cutting the purchases of additional equipment and supplies used for filing unneeded records which accumulate. The program also provides the mechanism for storing less active records in a low cost storage area.

(3) Save time. Uncontrolled records retention practices can create a time problem by letting records build up in both office and storage areas. It becomes more difficult to find material. Time can be saved in locating records by removing inactive material from office files, by instituting a system whereby each department knows what records it has and where they are kept, and by providing an orderly method of storing inactive records.

(C) Basic steps

(1) Inventory - to take stock of what records are on hand. Without this, there can be no realistic program.

(2) Analysis - consider the administrative, fiscal, legal, and historical value of records and set the retention and disposition periods for groups of records.

(3) Scheduling - a written plan for disposal of records when no longer needed, the transfer of semi active records to temporary storage, and the retention of records of a lasting value in the archives room.

(D) Responsibility for the program

The office of the vice president for business affairs shall be assigned the responsibility of developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective records retention program including retention schedules, location of records, and dates of disposition.

It shall be the responsibility of each department to comply with the records retention program.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 2/25/2008

Rule 3358:5-11-06 | Travel expense reimbursement policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Section 126.31 of the Revised Code enables employees of Clark state college to be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred while on official business inside or outside the state of Ohio if authorized by the college in advance.

(B) The basic rationale underlying all college travel regulations is that employees should incur the lowest practical and reasonable expense while completing the travel process in an efficient and timely manner. Employees traveling on college business have the duty to exercise care to avoid impropriety, or even the appearance of impropriety, in any travel expense.

(C) The college may pay the actual cost of commercial travel, registration fees, and other required pre-payments. All other allowable travel expenses shall be handled on a reimbursement basis only. Cash advances to the employee are not allowable.

(D) Procedures regarding travel expense reimbursement are detailed in rule 3358:5-11-06.1 of the Administrative Code "Travel Expense Reimbursement Procedures."

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 7/3/1986

Rule 3358:5-11-07 | Disbursement policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Section 3358.10 of the Revised Code authorizes the treasurer of a state college district to receive and disburse funds of the district under the direction of the board.

The practice of delaying payment of invoices pending specific board action could result in a loss of cash discounts thereby reflecting somewhat less than complete fiscal responsibility.

(B) The treasurer shall disburse funds for the payment of invoices authorized by an approved budget and/or appropriation whenever such payments permit the benefit of cash discounts or other financial gain to Clark state college.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:08 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 10/23/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-08 | Facility usage policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Clark state college is a catalyst for individual, corporate, and community prosperity by providing access to higher education for our diverse community and fostering student success through high quality, learning-centered education and services. The community recognizes the college as a vital community resource and enjoys high utilization of college facilities and staff for civic and cultural purposes.

(B) One of the college's guiding principles is to act as good stewards of the resources with which it is entrusted.

(C) The Clark state college board of trustees shall permit upon application by a responsible organization or individual, the use of college facilities for public, cultural, educational, recreational and civic purposes.

(D) All events shall be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances.

(E) The vice president for business affairs shall develop appropriate procedures and establish reasonable rental and fee rates.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 4/10/1980, 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-09 | Public use of college outdoor areas policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The purpose of the policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas and the safe and efficient operation of the college by:

(1) Fostering free speech, assembly and other expressive activities on college property by all persons, whether or not they are affiliated with the college

(2) Maintaining an appropriate educational and work environment for all persons present on college property, including but not limited to students, faculty, employees, customers and visitors.

(3) Maintaining the personal security of all persons present on college property and protecting the property of the college and of persons present on college property.

In developing this policy, the college recognizes the constitutional freedoms guaranteed by the United States and Ohio Constitutions, including freedom of speech, press and assembly. The college also recognizes the need to preserve and protect its property, students, guests and employees of the college, and to ensure the effective operation of educational, business and related activities of the college. Expressive activities on the college's campus may be subject to reasonable regulation with regard to the time, place and manner of the activities. College employees will not consider the content of expressive activities when enforcing this policy. No policy can address every possible activity or situation that may occur on college property, and the college reserves the right to address such situations as circumstances warrant.

(4) This policy does not apply to use of college facilities and grounds for official events sponsored by the college.

(5) Expressive activities carried out under this policy shall not be considered to be speech made by, on behalf of, or endorsed by the college.

(6) This policy supersedes any provisions in any other earlier-adopted college policies that address similar or overlapping issues, such as use of outdoor spaces.

(B) Outdoor areas of campus generally available for use:

(1) General access Any person or group may use, without prior notification, any publicly accessible outdoor area of the college's Leffel lane, downtown Springfield and Greene center campuses except parking lots and driveways. Federal, state and local laws will be enforced as applicable. The use of walkways or other common areas may not block the free passage of others or impede the regular operation of the college. Use of the general access areas may include speaking, non-verbal expression, distributing literature, displaying signage and circulating petitions. There is no limit to the number of times a month a person or group may access those areas.

During work and class hours or if the area is currently in use for an official college event, amplification may be restricted if it unreasonably interferes with college operations or noise ordinances are violated.

When assessing a request to reserve campus facilities or outdoor areas, the college will not consider the content or viewpoint of the expression or the possible reaction to that expression. The college will not impose restrictions due to the content or viewpoint of their expression or the possible reaction to that expression. In the event that other persons react negatively to a student's, student organization's or college employee's expression, the college shall take steps to ensure public safety while allowing the expressive activity to continue.

(2) Outreach centers The college's outreach centers (currently located at Ohio Hi-Point, Miami valley CTC, Greene county career center, South high school, Springfield-Clark CTC, Urbana university, Avetec and (ATIC) are leased facilities and not owned by the college. Those facilities generally do not include any outdoor space leased or controlled by the college; therefore, no publicly-accessible outdoor areas are available for use under this policy. Where any outdoor space is controlled by the college, this policy applies.

(3) Large groups Except in circumstances described below, any person or group whose use of an outdoor area is expected or reasonably likely to have more than one hundred people must notify the college's vice president for business affairs at least one week (more notice may be required before the day of the expressive activity, including information as to the specific location to be used for the event and the estimated expected number of persons, and the name and contact information of at least one person who can be contacted regarding logistics of the event, which shall include at least one person who will be personally present.

Prior notice is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient space for the large group event, that the large group event does not conflict with any other scheduled use of the outdoor space, and that sufficient college resources are available for crowd control and security. If such advance notice is not feasible because of circumstances that could not be reasonably anticipated, the person or group shall provide the college with as much advance notice as circumstances reasonably permit.

(C) Student use In addition to the general right of access to outdoor areas of campus described above, any student or student organization may seek to reserve the use of specific outdoor areas by contacting the sr. vice president for student success. Any request by a student or student organization to reserve such area or space shall be made at least one business day prior to the event. A request will be granted unless it would conflict or interfere with a previously scheduled event or activity or violate this policy.

A student or student organization that has reserved a specific area or space under this policy will have priority over any other persons seeking to use the area or space during the scheduled time period. Any decision denying a request shall be promptly communicated in writing to the requester and shall set forth the basis for the denial. The content of the anticipated speech or other expressive activity shall not form the basis for a denial.

(D) Bulletin boards The college provides indoor bulletin boards for the purpose of posting materials. Because of the limited space available, posted material may be no larger than 8-1/2 x 11 inches and will be removed on the first and fifteenth of every month. Posted materials may not physically cover other materials previously posted on the bulletin boards.

(E) Prohibited activities

(1) Any event or activity that disrupts the ability of the college to effectively and peacefully teach students, provide client services, or conduct any of its other business and support operations is prohibited. Examples include but are not limited to excessive noise, impeding vehicle or pedestrian traffic, an event larger than the venue can handle, a clear threat to public safety, and conduct otherwise unlawful.

(2) No activity may damage college property. Prohibited actions include but are not limited to driving stakes or poles into the ground, hammering nails into buildings, and attaching anything to sidewalks, paved areas, or any part of any building, structure or fixture (except the designated bulletin boards).

(3) Deadly weapons are prohibited unless otherwise protected by state law.

(4) Distribution/solicitation by placing any material on vehicles in the parking lots is prohibited. Leaving trash, litter, materials or pollutants in any areas is prohibited.

(F) Enforcement Local law enforcement shall enforce the provisions of this policy.

Any person who violates paragraph (E) of this policy may be subject to an order to leave college property. Employees in violation of this policy may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

(G) Property damage During an event, the student, student organization, or college employee requesting the reservation is responsible for preserving and maintaining the facility or reserved area. If the event causes any damage to those facilities or areas, the sponsoring person(s) or organization (and its officers, if applicable) shall assume responsibility.

(H) Speech in violation of law will not be protected under this policy.

(I) Dispute resolution Any person or recognized student organization who believes unlawful, unreasonable, or arbitrary limitations have been imposed on any of their speech or other expressive activities under this policy may file a complaint with the college's sr. vice president for student success affairs.

(J) Procedures The president may adopt procedures to administer this policy.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 2/27/1988

Rule 3358:5-11-10 | Purchasing policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Clark state community college shall endeavor to purchase materials and services in the proper quantity and quality, have them available at the time they are needed, and secure them at the lowest or best price from a responsible source.

(B) The purchase of all equipment, supplies, and services for use within the college shall be the responsibility of the vice president for business affairs/treasurer. The authority to obligate the college for any expenditure of funds shall be limited to the approval of either the president, vice president for business affairs/treasurer, or to an employee who has been delegated that responsibility by the president or vice president for business affairs/treasurer. Employees making unauthorized purchases may be held personally liable for the purchase.

(C) In order to ensure the adequate internal accounting controls, the following bidding guidelines have been established:

(1) In the absence of a purchasing department, it is recommended that college personnel involved in the purchasing process exercise good purchasing judgment and secure informal competitive pricing for items requisitioned.

(2) All purchases of equipment, furnishings, fixtures (attached to walls, etc), supplies and services of twenty-five thousand dollars or more shall require a formal "invitation to bid" which shall be offered to selected providers. The vice president for business affairs/treasurer may also require this procedure on selected purchases under twenty-five thousand dollars.

(3) All contracts for improvements (renovation/new construction) more than one hundred thousand dollars shall require either the solicitation of informal competitive pricing or a more formal "invitation to bid" which shall be offered to selected providers.

(D) The following items may be exempt from the guidelines listed in paragraph (C) of this policy:

(1) Emergency purchases (i.e., maintenance, equipment repair, etc.).

(2) Items pre-bid (i.e., by the state of Ohio, the inter-university council purchasing group, etc).

(3) Items purchased from a "sole source provider."

(4) Professional service providers (i.e., consultants, physicians, brokers, etc.).

(E) Requirements for contracting for the following services are established in the Revised Code:

(1) Professional design and design-build services with a fee in excess of fifty thousand dollars must follow the requirements of section 153.65 of the Revised Code.

(2) Professional design and design-build services with a fee of less than fifthy thousand dollars must follow the requirements of section 153.71 of the Revised Code.

(3) Printed materials must follow the requirements of section 3345.10 of the Revised Code. Vendors must produce the printed materials at manufacturing facilities within the state of Ohio or in accordance with the criteria and procedures established pursuant to division (C)(4) or (C)(5) of section 125.09 of the Revised Code in order to be determined qualified.

(4) Independent public accountants must follow the requirements of Chapter 117. of the Revised Code. The process is lead by the auditor of state.

(5) Improvements (renovation/new construction) in excess of two hundred thousand dollars must follow the competitive bid limits requirements of section 3354.16 of the Revised Code.

(6) Legal counsel is assigned by the office of the Ohio attorney general.

(F) Any necessary administrative guidelines needed to implement this policy, shall be established by the college administration.

(G) As goods and services are procured using funds from federal, state, local or private awards and contracts, the following shall be applied as an addendum to the college's general procurement procedures.

(1) The college's procedures for procurement and purchasing should be followed unless the award or contract stipulates otherwise. When the award or contract is different from the college's policy and procedure, the purchasers shall follow whichever policy and procedure is more stringent.

(2) All records of expenditure for Federal awards must be maintained on the accrual basis of accounting, which is consistent with the college's basis of accounting. Goods and services will be expensed in the year they are received, not the year they are paid.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/13/1978

Rule 3358:5-11-12 | Responsible use of technology policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Clark state college provides students, faculty and staff with access to technology resources as an integral part of the educational environment. This includes but is not limited to computers, telephones, printers, fax machines, as well as access to information via the Internet and the college network. These technologies are intended for instructional, research, and administrative activities of the institution and are designed to facilitate communication and learning.

(B) Members of the Clark state college, i.e., all college employees, students and board members, are expected to use technology in a manner consistent with state and federal laws, the mission of the college and other official college documents such as the policy and procedures of the college, the college catalog, and student handbook, etc.

(C) Users of the college technology resources agree to:

(1) Comply with all federal, state, other applicable laws, and college policies and procedures.

(2) Use resources responsibly.

(3) Protect the integrity of the physical and software facilities.

(4) Respect the rights and privacy of other users.

(5) Respect data belonging to others.

(6) Use only those technology resources that they are authorized to use and only in a manner and to the extent authorized.

(7) Protect the integrity of their own user accounts and the accounts of others.

(D) Illegal activities of any kind shall not be tolerated. Such activities include but are not limited to:

(1) Acquiring, uploading, downloading or possessing any material that is considered child pornography.

(2) Harassment.

(3) Libel.

(4) Any act that violates copyright laws.

(5) Unauthorized access to the network ("hacking").

(6) Impersonating other individuals.

(7) Creating, using or distributing virus programs or programs that attempt to scan or exploit network security and/or other vulnerabilities.

(E) Failure to comply

(1) Violation of any of the Clark state responsible use of technology policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

(2) Violators of these regulations may be ejected from Clark State owned or controlled property and subject to criminal prosecution and/or college discipline.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:11 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 7/1/1998

Rule 3358:5-11-14 | Media communications.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The marketing and communications office works as a liaison between the college and the media to ensure both parties are provided with as much information as is needed in the timeliest manner possible. The marketing manager serves as the college spokesperson.

(B) If a reporter calls an employee directly for information on a college issue or in the event of a crisis situation, the employee shall refer the call to the marketing and communications office who will field questions on behalf of the employee.

(C) The marketing and communications office may contact an employee in order for them to be interviewed by the media.

(D) If a reporter calls an employee directly for information unrelated to the college but rather in relation to current or world events to seek their expert opinion, the employee may respond to the reporter and then notify the marketing and communications office.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-15 | Equipment inventory control policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) To maintain the control and the identification, recording, and accountability of all moveable equipment, accurate and timely records must be on file.

(B) Records of equipment costing five-thousand dollars or more and having an estimated useful life of five years or more shall be maintained by the business office. These records shall contain an inventory barcode tag number, dollar cost, and location.

(C) Records of equipment costing less than five-thoursand dollars shall be maintained by the appropriate departmental administrator responsible for the equipment.

(D) Records of all technology equipment (above or below five-thousand dollars) shall be maintained by the information technology department.

(E) Equipment inventories are audited periodically. Therefore, it is of great importance that all transactions affecting equipment be reported in a timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.

(F) No employee of the college shall personally benefit from the sale of college inventory. All monies collected from the sale of inventory shall be remitted back to the college.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:11 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 10/8/2001, 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-16 | Grant proposal development.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The purpose of the policy for grant proposal development is to ensure that any proposal created for the purpose of acquiring funding for a particular project at Clark state college is highly organized, consistent, coherent, realistic, competitive, and, if funded, promotes the college's mission and services. The policy entails the following criteria that must be met before applying to the manger, resource development for production of a grant proposal or for assistance in its production:

(A) The project to be funded is aligned with the college's mission and strategic priorities.

(B) The project is aligned with the applicant's department's needs and priorities.

(C) The project can be realistically implemented without overextending the human and financial resources either of the department or the college.

(D) The request for proposal development is made well in advance of the deadline for the submission of a proposal.

(E) The project leader is willing to spend the time required to be an active partner in the production of the proposal.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:12 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-17 | Food, beverage and other amenities purchase policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The college may pay or reimburse properly documented expenses for food, beverages and other amenities (including flowers, token retirement gifts, meritorious service awards, etc.). The expenditures must be for a proper public purpose. Allowable expenses include:

(1) Food, beverages and other amenities at business meetings. Expenses may be incurred only for those individuals whose presence is necessary to the business discussion. Department/division meetings shall not be considered business meetings for the purposes of this policy.

(2) Food and beverages purchased for staff that are required to work through lunch/dinner and cannot leave their desk (i.e., a "working" breakfast, lunch or dinner with a proper public purpose). Providing food or beverages on a daily or similar ongoing basis shall not be considered to be an appropriate use of college funds.

(3) Food, beverages and other amenities at internal college functions including seminars, retreats, workshops, orientations, retirements and other official college functions. Food and beverage expenses to support a staff/departmental party (i.e., resignation, holiday gatherings, new hire, baby or wedding showers or other social events) are not allowable.

(B) Expenses must be reasonable, documented by itemized original receipts and pre-approved by the supervisor and executive council member. In addition to an itemized original receipt, substantiation of these business expenses requires documentation of the time, date, place, business purpose and names of attendees. The college shall not pay or reimburse expenses that lack documentation or a proper public purpose.

(C) Employees shall complete a check request in order to be reimbursed. The college's corporate credit card may be used for these types of expenses.

(D) Expenses for alcoholic beverages are not reimbursable.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:12 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-18 | College vehicle use policy.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The purpose of this policy is to establish standard requirements and procedures regarding the use of college-owned vehicles by college employees. This policy is intended to ensure the safety and well-being of college employees, students and guests; to facilitate the efficient and effective use of college resources; to minimize the college's exposure to liability; to monitor the use of college-owned vehicles; and to comply with internal revenue service regulations.

(B) All college vehicles shall be driven in a safe and courteous manner by drivers over the age of eighteen. Only college employees are authorized to drive college vehicles unless special authorization is given by the vice president for business affairs.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 12/1/2006, 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-19 | Information technology security policy.

• Effective: October 23, 2015
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

In order to fulfill its mission of instruction and providing value to the community, the college is committed to providing a secure yet open network that protects the integrity and confidentiality of information while maintaining its accessibility.

(A) Information technology (IT) assets are comprised of computing equipment, network infrastructure, operating systems, applications, data, and all technologies that support the information and computing needs of the college.

(B) The college is responsible for the security and integrity of data it acquires about employees, independent contract workers, students, board members, student and employment applicants, and users of its facilities.

(C) IT assets must be protected from various security threats such as theft, vandalism, virus infections, denial of service attacks, and other activities that would breach their confidentiality, compromise their integrity, or prevent their availability.

(D) Appropriate controls must be used to protect physical access to resources, commensurate with the identified level of acceptable risk. These may range in scope with complexity from extensive security installations to protect a room or facility where server are located to simple measures taken to protect a user's display screen.

(E) Appropriate security measures for authentication, authorization, and accounting shall be implemented and maintained to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT assets and the security of information.

(F) While the implementation of security measures is needed to protect the college's IT assets, too much security could limit usability and cause intolerable inconvenience to the users. The security measures must balance between restrictions and convenience as well as the cost to implement security measures.

(G) The college shall implement measures to make the college compliant with federal, state, and payment card industry (PCI) local requirements for IT security.

(H) The college shall designate an information security officer (ISO) who is responsible for compliancy to protect the IT assets of the college and the security of personal information.

(I) Departments shall work with the ISO to ensure that the IT assets in their possession are secured as specified in the IT security procedures.

(J) All college employees, independent contract workers, students, and board members shall be appropriately informed of the college's IT security policy and procedures.

(K) Failure to comply: Violation of any of the Clark state IT security policy and procedures may result in disciplinary or other appropriate action.

(L) User accounts and access to network assets can be revoked at any time.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-20 | Public records policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

Clark state college is a public institution subject to Ohio's public records statute and therefore it is Ohio law that applies to requests for the college's public records. While Ohio law does not state when records are to be provided, the statute requires that the college provide copies of existing records that are requested with reasonable specificity within a reasonable period of time.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:12 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/27/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-21 | Identity theft prevention program policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Program adoption Clark state college developed this identity theft prevention program pursuant to the federal trade commission's red flags rule, which implements Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. After consideration of the size and complexity of the college's operations and account systems, and the nature and scope of the college's activities, the Clark state community college board of trustees determined that this program was appropriate for the college and therefore approved this program on March 17, 2009.

(B) Definitions

(1) Identity theft a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority.

(2) Red flag a pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft.

(3) Covered account all accounts or loans that are administered by the college.

(4) Program administrator the individual designated with primary responsibility for oversight of the program.

(5) Identifying information any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific person, including: name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, government-issued driver's license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number, personal identification number or computer internet protocol address, and bank routing code.

(C) Fulfilling requirements of the red flags rule - Under the red flags rule, the college is required to establish an identity theft prevention program tailored to its size, complexity and the nature of its operation. Each program must contain reasonable policies and procedures to:

(1) Identify relevant red flags for new and existing covered accounts and incorporate those red flags into the program.

(2) Detect red flags that have been incorporated into the program.

(3) Respond appropriately to any red flags that are detected to prevent and mitigate identity theft.

(4) Ensure the program is updated periodically to reflect changes in risks to students or to the safety and soundness of the student from identity theft.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:12 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 4/3/2009

Rule 3358:5-11-22 | Post-issuance compliance policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

Clark state college ("Clark State") uses bonds as one means of financing capital projects in support of its mission. The "Post-Issuance Compliance Policy" is to articulate compliance with federal income tax and securities laws, as well as the requirements set forth in the bond documents for each bond issue. The policy is to strictly follow the U.S. Constitution and federal laws, the Ohio Constitution and the Ohio Revised Code laws. For purposes of this policy, the term "bonds" means any obligation of Clark state incurred for the purpose of borrowing money, including, without limitation, bonds, notes and certificates of participation in capital leases.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:13 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 3/18/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-23 | Social media policy.

• Effective: February 20, 2024
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Social media is a communication tool that provides opportunities for members of Clark state college to share information and knowledge to the public. This initiative fosters learning, innovation, and collaboration between faculty, staff, and students. This policy applies to all social media use on behalf of the college.

Social media takes a number of forms including, but not limited to, social networking websites (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook), microblogging websites (e.g., Twitter), blogs, online encyclopedias (e.g., Wikipedia), and video and photo sharing websites (e.g., YouTube, and Instagram). This policy provides information for members of the college community using social media.

(B) The college recognizes that social media content has the potential to affect the reputation of Clark state college and its stakeholders. This policy serves to protect the college's reputation, image, and identity as well as guide the official use of social media by employees representing Clark state college.

(C) Clark state college is committed to promoting, regulating, and protecting the integrity of its identity. Clark state college's social media channels are an official representation of the college, therefore must meet marketing and branding standards established by the college. The college may pursue all available recourse to block, remove, or delete inappropriate social media communication and/or accounts.

(D) The college relies on a team of employees who contribute to the success of social media by providing appropriate content and timely interaction with users. Employees who manage social media channels are expected to understand and respect the importance and obligations when representing the college on a public forum.

(1) Content posted by employees on Clark state college's social media accounts should follow established procedures. Social media content posted on behalf of the college must:

(a) Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and college policies, including, but not limited to, those addressing harassment, privacy of student and health records, confidentiality, copyright, computer usage, and information security.

(b) Comply with the terms of use for the social media platform used.

(E) All data and files, including social media content, on computers owned or operated by Clark state or transmitted using the college network are subject to applicable policies. Social media content posted using computers not computers not owned or operated by the college or tranmitted using the college's network may nonetheless be subject to appropriate action by Clark state college under applicable laws and/or policies.

(F) Faculty, staff, and recognized student organizations who wish to have a Clark state college social media account must get prior approval from the college relations/marketing office. A Clark state community college employee must be identified for each registered social media account used on behalf of the college.

The college relations/marketing office will review and evaluate all social media accounts created on behalf of Clark state college on a regular basis and will serve as a resource for content managers.

Last updated February 20, 2024 at 8:51 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 10/15/2015

Rule 3358:5-11-24 | Review of college policies.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The president's office is responsible for periodically reviewing college policies with the owners of the policy. When applicable, the shared governance system shall be utilized to ensure campus-wide input on policies that affect faculty and staff. Policies shall be reviewed every three years with any necessary changes presented to the board of trustees for action at the June board meeting, starting in 2020. Updates between review periods may also be necessary to respond to changes in applicable law or business practices.

The following considerations will be made when policies are reviewed:

(A) Continued and ongoing need for the policy.

(B) Mission fulfillment.

(C) Clarity and effectiveness.

(D) Alignment with the law and/or best practices.

(E) Effective and sustained implementation.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:13 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-25 | Website policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The Clark state college website serves primarily as a recruitment tool that allows faculty and staff to promote educational opportunities and activities to prospective students, but additionally provides information to faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends.

(B) The Clark state college website serves primarily as a recruitment tool that allows faculty and staff to promote educational opportunities and activities to prospective students, but additionally provides information to faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends.

(C) Clark state does not grant unique domain names that are not a variation of the clarkstate.edu domain.

(D) Registering domain names (outside the clarkstate.edu domain) that point to Clark state IP (internet protocol) addresses is prohibited.

(E) The college reserves the right to remove from the Clark state web server any page found to be in violation of the law, college policies, interests or that is detrimental to performance of the web server or the network.

(F) The college will adhere to the web accessibility standards as set by the architectural and transportation barriers compliance board as part of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:13 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-26 | Determining allowable cost policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The purpose of this policy is to ensure federal funds received by Clark state college are spent only on allowable activities in accordance with CFR Part 200 Subpart E Cost Principles, other special terms or conditions of the grant award, and/or other applicable state and federal guidelines. The college is committed to ensuring that all expenditures are appropriate and are conducted in accordance with sponsor terms and conditions as well as regulations. The business office has the authority to approve or reject expenditures based on allow-ability and reasonableness.

The federal government is the largest sponsor of externally funded activity at Clark state college. The cost principles relating to expenditures on federal awards are contained in the office of management of budget's (OMB) uniform administrative requirements, cost principles and audit requirements for federal awards, final rule (uniform guidance). These cost principles require that any expense charged to a federally sponsored project be reasonable and necessary, allocable, consistently treated, and conform to any limits or exclusions set forth in uniform guidance or the terms and conditions of the award. In addition, individual awards may include special terms and conditions, which must be considered before allocating certain costs to the award.

This document outlines the general procedure for determining allowable costs on federally sponsored awards. The goal of this document is to provide clear guidance as to what costs constitute appropriate expenses to sponsored projects as well as to achieve consistency in expensing practices across Clark state college.

All employees who are involved with the administration of sponsored agreements should be familiar with this policy. This includes business administrators and departmental sponsored project administrators, deans, chairs, principal investigators and other research personnel who are involved with sponsored awards.

(A) Except where otherwise authorized by statute, costs must meet the following general criteria in order to be allowable under federal awards and most other grant-sponsored programs:

(1) The cost must be necessary and reasonable for the performance of the federal award or sponsored agreement and it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the cost.

(2) The cost must be allocable to a particular project when it has a direct benefit and can be directly attributable to the project or activity being performed.

(3) The cost must be consistent with policies and procedures that apply uniformly to both federally financed and other activities of the college.

(4) The cost is consistently treated when used in like circumstances (i.e., as direct or indirect costs).

(5) The cost must be allowed by Clark state college policy, sponsor policies, and costs conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth by section 200.403 principles or are identified in the federal award.

(B) A cost is reasonable if the nature of the goods or services acquired or applied, and the amount involved, reflect the action that a prudent person would have taken under the prevailing circumstances when the decision to incur the cost was made. Important consideration in determining the reasonableness of costs are:

(1) Is the cost of a type generally recognized as necessary for the operation of the college or the performance of the sponsored project?

(2) Have the restraints or requirements imposed by such factors as federal and state laws and regulations, sponsored agreement terms and conditions, and arm's-length bargaining been satisfied?

(3) Have the individuals concerned acted with due prudence in the circumstances, considering their responsibilities of the institution, its employees, its students, the government, and the public at large?

(4) Is the extent of the actions taken with respect to the incurrence of the costs (i.e., hiring decision, choice of goods or services, determination of salary or price, vendor selection, etc.) consistent with established Clark state college policies and practices applicable to the work of the institution generally, including sponsored projects?

(C) A cost is allocable to a particular cost objective (i.e., a specific function, project, sponsored agreement, department, or the like) if the goods or services involved are chargeable or assignable to such cost objective in accordance with relative benefits received or other equitable relationship. Every incurred cost must have a direct benefit to the sponsored project being charged. In general, a cost is allocable to a particular sponsored project if it fulfills one of the following conditions:

(1) It is incurred solely to advance the work under the sponsored agreement; or

(2) it benefits both the sponsored agreement and other work of the college, in proportions that can be approximated through use of reasonable methods; or

(3) it is necessary to the overall operation of the college and, in light of the principles provided in OMB uniform guidance, is deemed assignable in part to sponsored projects.

(D) If a cost benefits two or more projects or activities in proportions that can be determined without undue effort or cost, the cost should be allocated to the projects based on the proportional benefit. If a cost benefits two or more projects or activities in proportions that cannot be determined because of the interrelationship of the work involved, then the costs may be allocated or transferred to benefited college departments/projects on any reasonable basis as established by grant guidelines.

(E) In the rare instances in which a proper cost allocation cannot ultimately be determined using any reasonable methods, the cost may be charged to a single sponsored project.

(F) Where the purchase of equipment or other capital items is specifically authorized under a sponsored agreement, the amounts thus authorized for such purchases are assignable to the sponsored agreement regardless of the use that may subsequently be made of the equipment or other capital items involved.

(G) Any costs allocable to a particular sponsored agreement under the standards provided in OMB uniform guidance may not be shifted to other sponsored agreements in order to meet deficiencies caused by overruns or other fund considerations, to avoid restrictions imposed by law or by terms of the sponsored agreement, or for other reasons of convenience.

(H) Any costs allocable to activities sponsored by industry, foreign governments, or other sponsors may not be shifted to federally sponsored agreements.

(I) Applicable laws, regulations, and guidance

CFR Part 200 Subpart E

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-28 | Cash management, grant and contracts policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) Clark state college receives external funding from various sources for grants and contracts, with the largest source being the federal government. The college will comply with federal regulations including those from the office of management and budget (OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements), and the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693-1693r). Cost principles and audit requirements will be adhered to as specified in any governmental award.

(B) Clark state college requires complying with the college's policies and procedures as well as the grant's and contract's terms and conditions, and any regulations regarding the charging and reporting of costs on the award(s).

(C) Clark state college will provide accurate, timely, and complete disclosure of the financial results of grants and contracts. Timely recording of transactions required and final reporting of required reporting and closeout requirements.

(D) The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the monitoring and collection of cash and accounts receivable on sponsored awards in accordance with federal and other non-federal sponsor requirements. The objective is to ensure consistent and timely processing of grant and contract revenues as well as reducing the College's exposure to delinquent or uncollected funds.

(E) This policy applies to all grants and contracts and must be followed by all individuals involved operationally or in administering grants and contracts on behalf of the college.

Standards for cash advance payment method

(1) The drawdown reimbursement request mechanism is preferred over the payment-in-advance mechanism for receiving grant/contract award payments. Drawdown requests for cash reimbursement of allowable grant expenditures will be as determined by the grant agency or the business office monthly, unless an alternative longer interval is specified and permitted under a specific grant award.

(2) Drawdown reimbursement requests must be substantiated by sufficient support to justify the request, including general ledger reporting that reconciles (a) recorded grant expenditures and (b) recorded grant revenues to (c) the drawdown amount requested.

(3) Clark state college shall make timely payment to contractors in accordance with contract provisions.

(4) Clark state college shall account for all receipts, obligations, and expenditures of grant and contract funds.

(5) Advance payments will be deposited and maintained in insured accounts whenever possible.

(6) Advance payments will be interest-bearing accounts unless the following apply:

(a) The best reasonable available, interested bearing account would not meet required guidelines as noted in the grants and contracts;

(b) The depository would require an average or minimum balance so high that it would not be feasible within expected federal and non-federal cash resources;

(c) The banking system prohibits the type interest bearing requirement in the grants and contracts.

(d) Pursuant to federal law and regulations, Clark state college may retain interest earned for administrative costs as allowed. Any additional interest earned on advance payments deposited in interest-bearing accounts must be remitted according to the government contract as prescribed in the grant and contract and federal law. Remittances shall include pertinent information of the payee and nature of the payment.

(7) Applicable laws, regulations, and guidance

2 C.F.R. 200.305

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-29 | Banking policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The purpose of the banking policy is to ensure adequate oversight and review of the college's banking relationships.

(A) Section 3354.10 of the Revised Code and other applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code will guide the college's banking policy and procedures.

(B) To open or close a bank account requires the authorization of both the college president and the treasurer.

(C) Any financial institution used by the college for purposes of banking activities shall have a nexus in the state of Ohio.

(D) The college may maintain bank accounts, either by the same bank or separate banks, for among the following purposes:

(1) Checking account for accounts payable and student refunding

(2) Procurement card

(3) Credit card payment processing

(4) Payroll

(5) Personnel related activities such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, etc.

(6) College and financial institution technologies and processes may advance the need for additional accounts

(E) The decision about which or how many financial institutions with which to contract should be based upon the best overall or combination of offerings, services and affordability for the entire campus.

(F) The vice president for business affairs along with his/her staff, will evaluate, every five years, the banking relationships of the college. This shall lead to a request for information (RFI) or a request for proposal (RFP) whichever is found appropriate depending on the evaluation of the current banking relationships. This may be done more often than every five years as is appropriate, based upon changes in the banking environment in Ohio.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-30 | Branding policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

(A) The Clark state college branding policy establishes styles for font, color and images as well as logo, word marks and taglines for all college promotional materials.

(B) All promotional or informational materials that represent Clark state college to prospective students, currently enrolled students and the public must be branded and produced by the marketing office. Exceptions include academic course material and official correspondence on college stationery.

(C) The marketing office will provide the Clark state college logo to external agencies for use in partnership or sponsorship materials. The branding style guide will accompany the artwork.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-33 | Investment policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The purpose of the investment policy is to ensure the safety, liquidity and earnings potential while meeting the college's cash flow needs and providing a reasonable return on investment, while keeping risk low, within the constraints of this policy.

(A) Sections 3358.06, 3345.05, 3354.10, and 135.14 of the Revised Code and other applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code will guide the college's investment policy and procedures.

(B) Authority to set policy for the college's investment activities falls on the board of trustees. The treasurer, with counsel of the board of trustee's finance and facilities committee, will be charged to maintain and update the college's policy on investing.

(C) This policy applies to all financial assets of the college, including state and federal funds held by it, to the extent allowable by state or federal guidelines. The treasurer and/or staff shall routinely monitor the contents of the college's investment holdings, the available markets and relative value of competing investments and adjust their holdings accordingly.

(D) The treasurer and/or staff will use prudence in the management of the college's investments. The college will exercise due diligence in making choices that keep the college's risk in investing low, while still providing a reasonable return on investment.

(E) Those involved in the investment process will refrain from activities that are or could be construed as a conflict of interest. The treasurer and/or staff involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with the proper execution and management of the college's investments. They shall disclose any personal financial and investment positions that could be related to the performance of the investment portfolio.

(F) Acting in accordance with the investment policy relieves the treasurer and/or staff from personal liability for the negative effects of risk that are inherent in investing.

Investment committee

(G) Division (C) of section 3345.05 of the Revised Code requires the establishment of an investment committee. The board finance and facilities committee shall serve as the investment committee.

(H) Objectives The primary objectives, in priority order, of the college's investment activities shall be:

(1) Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments of the college shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio.

(2) Diversification: Diversification of assets and maturities is required in order to avoid potential losses on individual securities that may exceed the income generated from the remainder of the portfolio.

(3) Liquidity: The college's investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable it to meet all operating requirements, which might be reasonably anticipated. An investment must be liquid within five years, per the Ohio Revised Code.

(4) Return on investment: The college's investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account this investment policy and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM

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Amplifies: 3358

Rule 3358:5-11-34 | Cash managment policy.

• Effective: November 15, 2022
• Promulgated Under: 111.15

The purpose of this policy is to establish sound cash management practices to ensure efficient and sufficient utilization of cash, which is consistent with the goals of the college.

(A) All activity and balances in the primary accounts shall be monitored by the treasurer and appointed staff to assess the cash necessary to meet daily obligations and ensure adequate funds are available to pay for those obligations.

(B) The treasurer and appointed staff are responsible for the movement of money between bank accounts and investment pools maintained by the college and/or state funds to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet the college's obligations.

(C) The treasurer and appointed staff shall strive for the following objectives:

(1) Liquidity-maintain the ability to pay bills when they are due.

(2) Cash optimization-establish procedures that help minimize investment in non-earning cash resources.

(3) Financing-follow established policy and procedures on short-term and long-term borrowed funds.

(4) Regulatory-comply with federal cash drawdown and excess cash regulations and applicable state of Ohio policies.

(5) Coordination-ensuring that the college's cash management goals are communicated and integrated with policy decisions of other areas of the institution that have an impact on cash flows, such as the foundation.

Last updated November 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM

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Authorized By: 3358
Amplifies: 3358