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SUPPORT FOR MANAGERS

As a manager, you are likely to be asked questions by staff regarding MIT’s response to the challenges related to the war in Iraq and other world conflict. Employees may also have questions regarding political activity on campus. Because policies are already in place and because you are skilled in dealing with staff and organizational matters, the issues presented today may be addressed as extraordinary examples of ordinary circumstances. Generally, you may rely on what you already know and the resources that are in place to help you.

Following are some of the issues you may be called upon to address:

Emergency Preparedness

The MIT Emergency response web page and the Snow Line (3-SNOW/ 3-7669) will provide information and directions in the event of an emergency.

If for any reason it is necessary to shut down operations and evacuate buildings, we will follow the plans that are in place. For information about evacuation, you may check the web site: http://web.mit.edu/emergency/ or contact the Environment, Health and Safety Team at x2-3477.

Certain staff have been designated as “Essential Personnel” who may be required to assist during an emergency. These individuals and their managers know who they are. They will receive credentials that will give them access to the campus as needed.

Political Activity

Employees will, of course, have feelings about the war and about any demonstrations that may take place on campus. It is important that we follow the guidelines on community that are articulated on the Committee on Community website.

If employees want to take time from work to participate in demonstrations or other political activity, this should be viewed as any other request for personal time away from work. Standard policies apply for granting time off and how such time is paid.

In the event of inappropriate expression of opinions, the Institute’s policy on harassment applies.

Staff Called to Military Duty

Information about leave for military duty may be found in section 4-12 of the Institute’s human resources policies.

Please contact your Human Resources Officer with any questions to these topics or other staff-related issues.