Dear Friends,

Our beautiful campus is a source of pride for the entire community, with top-notch instruction and services focused on student success.

With our students, faculty, and staff working together, SCC remains a valuable resource for higher education, workforce training, personal enrichment, and cultural opportunities.

Please feel free to contact the SCC Department of Human Resources for any questions regarding employee benefits listed in this pamphlet.

Sincerely,
John M. McGuire, Ph.D.
SCC President

Mission

SCC enriches our community by providing life-changing educational and cultural opportunities focused on personal growth and student success in a global society.

Vision

We will be a community college recognized for leadership in academic excellence, student success, instructional and technological innovation, and community responsiveness.

Values

Communication, Trust, and Respect
We value mutual trust and respect and encourage open communication within the college community.

Commitment to Student Success
We are committed to providing the finest instruction, resources, and support services to enhance the growth and development of our students.

Lifelong Learning
We recognize learning as a continuous process.

Decentralized and Democratic Decision Making
We value informed decisions made by people closest to the issue.

Instructional Innovation
We encourage the highest quality instructional programs, using the best of current and emerging instructional methods and technology.

Cooperation
We value teamwork.

Service
We value service to students, the community, and one another.

Benefits

St. Charles Community College offers a wide variety of benefits for full-time faculty. Below is an overview of the benefits that are offered. For more detailed information about benefits, please contact a representative in the Human Resources Department at 636-922-8421.

Please be advised that the information listed in this brochure is a summary of the benefits. This is not an all-inclusive, detailed list of all benefits, and is subject to change. This document should not be viewed as an implied offer of employment, and this brochure does not take the place of Benefit Summary Plan Descriptions.

Medical Plan

Anthem Blue Access Choice PPO – Eligible the first of the month following 45 days of full-time employment.

Coverage Options

Employee	100% college-paid
Employee + 1	$328.64 per month (employee cost)
Family Coverage	$594.71 per month (employee cost)

Dental Plan

Assurant DHA-Premier (Dental Health Alliance) – Eligible the first of the month following 45 days of full-time employment.

Coverage Options

Employee	100% college-paid
Family Coverage	$54 per month (employee cost)

Life Insurance

Group Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Group Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment College pays 100% of the premium.  The policy equals your annual salary, with reduced coverage beginning at age 65. Eligible the first day of full-time employment.

Voluntary Life Insurance coverage is available on the first of the month following 45 days of full-time employment. Additional coverage for spouse and dependent children can also be purchased.  Rates are based on amount of coverage, age, and tobacco use.

Retirement

The college participates in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS). Eligible employees, upon hire or when hours worked reach eligibility levels, participate in PSRS. Contribution amount, effective July 2009, is 13.5% plus a College match of 13.5%. Visit www.psrs-peers.org for additional information.

Long-Term Disability

Coverage begins on the 1st calendar day following 90 days of employment in an eligible class. Elimination periods are: 60, 90, and 180 days. The college contributes up to $100 towards the annual premium. The remainder of the cost will be covered by the employee.

Sick

Full-time faculty will accrue nine sick days over the course of the academic year.

Summer Sick Time Accrual: One additional day is accrued for teaching during June and/or July, with a maximum additional accrual of two days.

Holidays & Personal Days

The college recognizes 10 paid holidays with one floating day and the weekdays which fall between Christmas Day and New Year ’s Day.
Three personal days per fiscal year are available to current full-time employees on July 1.

Sabbatical Leave

The college may grant sabbatical leave to faculty members after 12 continuous semesters, not including summers. Sabbatical leaves are recommended on a competitive basis by a Sabbatical Committee.

Promotion in Rank

Faculty members may be considered for promotion in rank. The levels of academic rank include:

• Instructor
• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor
• Professor
  
  

Additional SCC Benefits

Professional Development Funds Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Tax-Sheltered Annuities Direct Deposit

Bookstore 10% Discount Cafeteria Child Development Center Discount Theater Library Walking Trail Fitness Center

The college is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of faculty, staff, and students. The college adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability. The college is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The college maintains a complaint procedure for the purpose of investigating and providing prompt and equitable remedy.

Full-Time Faculty Benefits Brochure (PDF)