1.1 Introduction

This guide is designed to provide an overview of certain administrative policies and procedures at the Institute.

This guide seeks to provide an understanding of the workings of the Institute and the role of each Institute community member. Support of these policies by all members will help us achieve our goals as an organization. All members of the Institute community are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures so our work environment may be as pleasant, productive, and equitable as possible. Observance of these policies is considered a key responsibility of all administrators and supervisors.

The guide describes our policies and procedures as they exist today. As the Institute evolves, the guide will change accordingly. The Institute reserves the right to change, rescind or add to any policies or procedures at its discretion, with or without prior notice -- except for its policy of at-will employment and those policies required by law. It is not intended to create contractual or other legal obligations, for either the Institute or its members.