Frequently Asked Questions
What are the employee classifications at Schoolcraft?
- Executive Administrators
- Administrative Employees
- Faculty (Faculty Forum-MEA)
- Classified
- Office Clerical (SCAOP-MEA)
- Non-represented clerical employees
- Food Service (SCAFSE-MEA)
- Facilities Management (SCSPA-MEA)
What costs are covered under the Schoolcraft College employee tuition grant?
For eligible employees, the Schoolcraft College tuition grant covers 100% of the tuition for credit courses, and the tuition portion for continuing education classes; the grant pertains only to classes offered by Schoolcraft College. Fees, including credit by exam fees, are not covered by the grant. Starting Winter 2025 Employee tuition grants will be applied after the first financial aid refund disbursement date.
How are employees notified of a College closing?
The College has an Action Alert Plan in place, which is the system for notifying employees of College closings. Each department maintains necessary information on the Action Alert for that department. Additionally, employees may listen to major metro area radio stations such as WJR or WWJ, local television stations, or may check the website. Generally, facilities management and SCSPA employees are required to work when the College is closed due to inclement weather.
Do part-time employees receive pay for holidays?
Part time employees working a regular schedule of at least twenty hours per week and at least thirty-six weeks per year will receive pay for the holidays listed below; employees receive holiday pay provided they are normally scheduled to work on the day of the week the holiday falls. Named holidays are:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve
What do I have to do if I’m called for jury duty?
If the employee has been called and reports for jury duty, the employee will give a copy of the summons to their supervisor. The employee’s supervisor will indicate in AoD Jury Duty for days missed due to reporting for jury duty. The employee will keep the compensation received by the court. Bargaining unit employees shall refer to their Bargaining Agreement.
Who is eligible to participate in the MPSERS (Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System) and how can they be contacted?
This retirement program is mandatory for all College employees and their toll-free number is 1 (800) 381-5111.
Who is eligible to participate in the ORP (Optional Retirement Program)?
Regular, full-time employees: Executives, Administrators, Faculty, Classified
How can I contact my insurance carrier?
- MESSA: (800) 292-4910
- BCBSM: (800) 637-2227
- PNC: 844-356-9995
- EyeMed: EyeMed.com
- Delta Dental-MI: (800) 482-8915
- VSP: (800) 225-5877
What is the deadline for submitting reimbursement requests for dependent care & medical spending?
No later than March 31 of the following year; expenses must have been incurred in the prior calendar year.