It is the responsibility of all employees to be aware of and comply with all statutes and policies.

There are three systems of governance over Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College; BSU/NTC Administration, Minnstate Board of Trustees, and the State of Minnesota, which includes several state agencies as well as Minnesota state statutes.

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General

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Bemidji State University Policies and Procedures
• Driver’s License Record Check
• Tobacco Free Campus Policy

Minnstate Board Policies

• 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy
• Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources (MinnState)
• Employee Code of Conduct (MinnState)
• Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity (MinnState)
• Bemidji State University supports and complies with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
• Fraudulent/Other Dishonest Acts (MinnState)

Minnesota Statutes, Policies and Notices regarding:

• Achievement Awards
• Affirmative Action
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Code of Ethics
• Compensation and Salaries
• Data and Technology
• Discipline, Arbitrations, and Hearings
• Drug and Alcohol Use
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Harassment and Respectful Workplace
• Hiring and Background Checks
• Insurance Eligibility
• Leave Policies
• Licensure
• Military
• Nursing Mothers
• Policies, Procedures, and General Memos
• Post-Retirement Option
• Routine Services Classes
• Safety Footwear
• Salary Saving Leave
• Voting and Political Elections
• Weapons and Firearms

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

• Alcohol & Other Drug Information
  • Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College Policy
  • Federal and Minnesota Law
  • Health Risks
  • Standards of Conduct

Federal Regulations and Notices

• COBRA (Continuation of Benefits)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• MNsure and Other Marketplaces: Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage
• Workers’ Compensation

Northwest Technical College

• Northwest Technical Colleges’ Policies

This section is not intended to be all inclusive.

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For policies or statutes regarding specific topics not included here, please inquire with the appropriate agency or office.

• Bemidji State University Policies and Procedures
• Northwest Technical College Policies and Procedures
• Minnstate Board Policies and System Procedures
• Employee Code of Conduct