Workplace Relations
Workplace (formally known as Employee) Relations promotes a work culture that aligns with the University’s mission, vision, and core values. The Office of Workplace Relations within the Department of Human Resources, assists all university employees with performance and staffing concerns, conflicts in the workplace, and the creation and enhancement of a productive work environment.
The Office of Workplace Relations encourages and strengthens communication between employees and management at all levels, offering confidential consultation to both employees and University management, and workplace interventions. We uphold and safeguard the proper application of all regulatory requirements and University policies, establish and heighten mutual trust and acceptance within the campus community, and provide fair, reliable, compliant and effective solutions in a timely fashion. For Workplace Relations contact information please go to the HR Directory.
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Reasonable Accommodation
North Carolina A&T State University is committed to providing equal access and opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and individuals who require accommodations due to pregnancy. Consistent with federal and state laws, the University works to ensure that employees, applicants for employment, visitors, guests, and participants in University programs and activities can fully engage in the workplace and campus community.
A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment that enables a qualified individual to perform essential job functions, participate in University programs, or access services and activities on an equal basis. Accommodations are determined through an interactive, individualized process that considers the person's needs and the essential requirements of the position, program, or activity.
- Requesting an Accommodation
Employees seeking a reasonable accommodation should complete and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form to the Department of Human Resources at reasonableaccom@ncat.edu. Applicants for employment may request accommodations through the hiring process by notifying the hiring supervisor or Human Resources. Visitors, guests, and participants in University-sponsored programs or events should contact the sponsoring department as far in advance as possible to discuss accommodation needs.
- Pregnancy-Related Accommodations
Employees seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions should contact Workplace Relations by sending an email to reasonableaccom@ncat.edu.
- Confidentiality and Non-Retaliation
Resources
At North Carolina A&T State University, and other state agencies, employees are governed by the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) Disciplinary Action Policy (DAP or “Policy”). The Policy serves as a guide to address and correct inadequate job performance and unacceptable personal conduct among state employees in a progressive manner. The types of disciplinary actions include warnings, demotion, suspension and dismissal.
The DAP applies to employees who are State Human Resources Act (SHRA)-covered employees with career status, defined as those in permanent positions whom the State of North Carolina has continuously employed for the past twelve (12) months (N.C.G.S. § 126-1.1), and EHRA Faculty and non-faculty (UNC Policy EHRA Policy)(NCAT University Policy 161) as a guide when managing performance and personal conduct to ensure uniformity and consistency in handling disciplinary matters across the university.
Contact Employee Relations to consult prior to administering any disciplinary action @ employeerelations@ncat.edu
To review the full disciplinary process, click here.
The alignment and successful achievement of performance goals by university leadership, faculty, and staff are essential to advancing the university’s strategic objectives and ensuring its overall success.
The Performance Management Program provides a mechanism for identifying individual performance goals, providing feedback and coaching, and evaluating outcomes against established metrics. All permanent University employees are evaluated annually related to performance.
To review the policies and performance management resources, click here.
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, in the Department of Human Resources, seeks to facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports the right of every member of the University community to learn and work in an environment that promotes fairness, equity and access to its employment and educational programs free of discrimination.
The Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer provides leadership and guidance in support of the University’s commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity; effectively partners with leaders and members of the university community to promote equity and fairness in employment, education and university life; and continually advocates for a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment at North Carolina A&T State University. This is accomplished through:
- Developing and implementing equal opportunity/affirmative action policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations;
- Advising and assisting the Chancellor, Senior Administrative Officer’s and the university community regarding equal opportunity matters;
- Providing access and accommodation assistance for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
- Receiving, investigating, and working collaboratively to resolve complaints of harassment and/or discrimination;
- Monitoring recruitment efforts and selection decisions and providing guidance in adhering to N.C. A&T’s non-discrimination and equal opportunity guidelines;
- Communicating the University's commitment through training and education programs on harassment and discrimination prevention, EEO laws and other topics related to equal employment opportunity.
To access related policies and resources, click here. For EEO contact information please go to the HR Directory.
North Carolina A&T State University remains committed to providing a welcoming and inviting campus community to all our students, faculty and staff. Our continued goal remains to be ensuring our recruitment and hiring process is void of any artificial barriers that prevent the hiring of qualified individuals. We are committed to achieving the strategic goals established in Preeminence 2030. Goal 5 relates directly to creating a campus community that is reflective of the students we serve.
With that in mind, we are pleased to announce the new N.C. A&T Search Committee Certification Program (SCCP). In June 2016, the Department of Human Resources introduced a comprehensive Search Committee Training course intended to provide guidance for our EHRA Faculty search committees. To avoid repeated trainings of employees and provide qualified search committee members, we have developed SCCP. In this new process, the dean may select committee members from a pool of faculty members who have a two-year certificate to serve on a committee. If a member’s certification expires, that member will have to re-certify through training before they can sit on a committee. Certified members are listed in this link: Search Committee Certified Members. Please select the following link to access the Search Committee Training.
If selected to serve on a Search Committee, members are required to complete the Search Committee Confidentiality Agreement to pledge that all information disclosed during the search remains confidential.
For more information or assistance, please contact Orielle Hope, AVC for HR Operations and Workplace Relations, 336-285-3801 or oehope@ncat.edu.
North Carolina A&T State University requires employees to avoid conflicts of interest that could adversely affect the University’s interests, compromise objectivity in carrying out University responsibilities, or otherwise interfere with their professional obligations. Outside activities and financial interests must be disclosed and coordinated through the appropriate supervisor and/or Provost or Vice Chancellor, as applicable, to ensure potential conflicts are appropriately reviewed and monitored.
New Employee Requirements
Newly hired employees must complete their Conflict of Interest (COI) certification within 30 days of their start date. However, new employees who begin employment in October or within the weeks immediately preceding October may not be required to submit an additional COI form if they completed the certification as part of the hiring process.
For additional information, refer to North Carolina A&T State University’s Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy, which provides guidance on managing potential conflicts and supports academic integrity and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
For more information and access to the COI resources and forms, click here.
