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Employee Benefits

NYITCOM faculty enjoy a generous benefits package awarded to all employees of New York Tech. The list of benefits and a description of them is available in the New York Tech Employee Handbook.

Emergency School Closings

On rare occasions, New York Institute of Technology may be forced to close due to inclement weather or other emergency situations. The college President, or designee of the President, will make the decision to close. When New York Tech is closed, NYITCOM is closed. Faculty and staff are encouraged to make sure they register for New York Tech Alerts.

Business Cards

To receive a business card, faculty members must fill out a this form. See Creative Services for more information.

Identification Cards

Each employee is required to obtain an identification card with a photograph. Cards are to be carried at all times while on college premises and are to be displayed upon request. This card may also be required to enter certain campus buildings.

Employees on the Arkansas State Campus should visit the ASU Campus Card Center in Room 2205 of the Reng Student Services Center for more information.

Employment Records and Records Retention

Course outlines and copies of examinations (questions/topics) for all courses are kept on file in the associate/assistant dean's offices for three (3) years after completion of the course.

The Office of the Dean and the department office may maintain a file on faculty members; however, official employment records for all employees are maintained by the Office of Human Resources. Records concerning wages are kept by the payroll department.

The New York Tech Record Retention and Destruction Policy applies in areas not specified here.

Jury Duty

New York Tech's policy regarding jury duty service may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Military Service

Policies regarding military service may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Paychecks

Information on paychecks can be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Resignation

A faculty member may terminate their appointment or reappointment at any time, but written notice at the earliest possible opportunity is strongly encouraged.

Before ending their employment at the college, all school duties must be completed. In addition, grades must be filed; equipment, supplies, library books, keys and ID card returned; and any outstanding bills and fines paid.

Retirement/Retirement Plan

New York Tech's retirement benefits are listed in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Vacation

All full-time faculty employees will receive vacation time off with pay. Vacation benefits may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Leave

Information on sick, personal, and bereavement leave may be found in the Employee Handbook: United States Based Employees.

Security

All campuses have safety/security offices responsible for safeguarding the well-being and property of all members of the college community.

In an emergency, call 911 first, then call Campus Security at:

Long Island – Simonson House: 516.686.7789
New York City – Allied Security: 212.481.5777
Jonesboro – Arkansas State University Police Department: 870.972.2093

All members of the New York Tech community on the Long Island or New York City Campuses are encouraged to download the Tech Safe app for their mobile device. Tech Safe is a direct channel to New York Tech's Campus Security.

For additional information on campus safety, please see the New York Tech Campus Safety page.

Psychological Emergencies and Emotional Distress

Psychological Emergency

These are life-threatening situations or situations where there is a threat of serious bodily harm or injury.

Signs include:

Plans to seriously injure themselves or someone else (stated or implied)
Behavior that suggests they cannot keep themselves safe
Attempted suicide in the last 24 hours, even if they appear physically safe
Very disorganized speech or seems unable to determine reality

Emotional Distress

Signs include:

Feeling unusually angry, sad, anxious, or overwhelmed
Feeling hopeless about the future
Not showing up to class or work; not meeting obligations
Seems withdrawn or doesn't participate in activities they used to enjoy
Behaving differently from the way they used to act

Procedures

New York Campuses

Primary Response Team

The Center for Behavioral Health
NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness Services staff
Associate Dean of Student Administration
Office of the Dean of Students staff
Office of Campus Security

Secondary Response Team

Office of the Dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chief Medical Officer
Office of the President

Arkansas Campus

Primary Response Team

Wellness Services and Counseling
Office of Student Administration
Arkansas State University Police Department

Secondary Response Team

Office of the Site Dean for the College of Medicine
Office of the Dean for the College of Medicine
Office of the President

Objectives

New York Institute of Technology is committed to the health, safety, and emotional well-being of all members of the community. This policy intends to protect and support community members experiencing emotional distress, and to create a safe and healthy environment for living and learning on campus.

Notifications

If you suspect a psychological emergency:

During regular campus hours: Call the Office of Campus Security 516.686.7789 (LI) and/or 988 (Mental Health Hotline) or 911. Then call NYITCOM Center for Counseling and Wellness at 516.686.7696.
If after regular business hours and the person in need of support is on campus, call the Office of Campus Security 516.686.7789 (LI) or 988 or 911.

For all other situations where emotional distress is suspected and the person in need of support is a student, and it is during regular business hours, first call the NYITCOM Office of Counseling and Wellness Services at 516.686.7683 or 516.686.1328 or the Center for Behavioral Health at 516.686.1300. If the person in need of support is a faculty member or staff member, please call the Office of Human Resources at 516.686.7667.

Process

For primary responders:

Keep the individual ENGAGED and communicating with you.
Call for HELP as described above.

For students engaged in emotional distress:

For the New York Campus: Contact the COM Center for Counseling and Wellness, and if needed, The Center for Behavioral Health during business hours¹. (All contact made with the Counseling and Wellness Center and the Center for Behavioral Health will remain confidential, unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
For the Arkansas Campus: Contact the Office of Wellness Services and Counselling, and if needed, The Arkansas State University Police Department. (All contact made to the Office of Wellness and Counseling will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
For after hours, non-urgent situations: Leave a message and your call will be returned the following business day. The NYITCOM Help is Here website also provides 24/7 mental health resources for students.

NYITCOM's Standard Life, Accidental Death and Disability Insurance Plans also provide 24/7 confidential services. Students may call 888.293.6948 for assistance.

If the situation becomes urgent, please go to your local emergency room or call 911 for immediate help.

For faculty or staff engaged in emotional distress:

Seek help from a professional counselor with help from the Office of Human Resources during business hours. (All contact made with the Office of Human Resources will remain confidential unless there is an immediate threat of harm to you or to others.)
For after hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned on the next business day.
If the situation becomes urgent, please go to your local emergency room or call 911 for immediate help.

For witnesses (or those who suspect others of being in emotional distress):

Contact the Counseling and Wellness Center if a student is involved; or the Office of Human Resources if a staff or faculty member is involved during regular business hours.
If concern arises outside of normal business hours and then contact the Office of Campus Security.

The Center for Behavioral Health is part of the Academic Health Care Center. Business hours for the Center are M–W, and F from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Thursdays 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness business hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., M–F.

Transportation/Parking

Information regarding transportation and parking for the Long Island Campus may be found at Campus Life.

For students, faculty and staff at the NYITCOM campus at Arkansas State University, all campus parking is handled through Arkansas State University Parking Services. All students, faculty and staff are required to purchase a parking permit annually. For additional information please contact 870.972.2945.