Recognized Modes of Communication

Miscellaneous Policies--Recognized Modes of Communication
Policy

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Document Number: HR--182 Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: Executive VP Date Last Updated: 07/11/2013
Primary Author: Executive Director of Facilities and Safety Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 01/24/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about recognized modes of communication relative to HR policy.

Purpose: Delineation of HR policy.

Scope: All faculty, staff, students, and administrators

Responsibility: Administration
Human Resources
Executive Director of Facilities and Safety
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training

Corrective Action
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Policy Provisions
1. Recognized Modes of Communication

Throughout any effective organization, efficient modes of communication must be established and maintained. In an effort to encourage effective lines of communication throughout the university, the following expectations have been developed.

The University recognizes the following modes of communication throughout the institution:
1. Electronic-mail (e-mail) and attachments via the Microsoft Office Suite
2. Written hardcopy
3. Telephone and University-sponsored voice-mail
4. The Cumberland University World Wide Web page and intranet of the University

All employees are expected, to utilize email, and other electronic mediums, as the primary mode of written communication. In order to ensure effectiveness of the various recognized mediums, employees are expected to check their e-mail, voice-mail, and traditional mail on a daily basis throughout the regular work week and for nine month employees weekly during summer break. Likewise as with other traditional publications of the University; employees are expected to be familiar with information posted via the Cumberland University World Wide Web page and Intranet of the University.

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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure

Consequences: Further training
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Facilities and Safety