2.2 Treatment of Faculty and Staff

The Chancellor will create and enable conditions for Faculty and Staff that are fair, safe, and dignified in compliance with all Federal and State laws.

AMENDED September 23, 2025, Governing Board Meeting
AMENDED June 28, 2022, Governing Board Meeting 
AMENDED October 22, 2013, Motion No. 10112
AMENDED February 22, 2011, Motion No. 9781, 9782

Chancellor Interpretation

I interpret this policy to mean that it is the responsibility of Maricopa executives, supervisors, and employees to work together to create and maintain a workplace where all employees feel safe, respected, valued, and accountable to do their best work.

Compliance with this interpretation will be demonstrated when: 

• Written policy manuals for all employees are adopted through a collaborative process.
• Policies and Regulations are adopted to ensure a fair, compliant, and operationally-sound workplace: including provisions addressing nondiscriminatory hiring practices, workplace violence prevention, whistleblower protections, and disability-related accommodations, in alignment with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Employees have access to mediation services and anonymous reporting service.
• Employees are provided with access to relevant policies that relate to equal employment opportunity, Title IX, OSHA, TITLE VII (EEO/AA), and general employee and District policies and procedures.

Compliance will also be demonstrated through the timely and effective manner in which employment matters are addressed, and the policies and procedures that comply with Federal and State laws, and that provide the requisite elements of due process.  

AMENDED September 23, 2025, Governing Board Meeting
AMENDED June 28, 2022, Governing Board Meeting 
AMENDED November 26, 2013