Dress and Personal Appearance

Policy Number: 8.2.55
Effective Date: February 27, 2023
Revision History: May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Chief Human Resource Officer

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

All employees of GGC are representatives of the College’s image and are therefore expected to maintain an appropriate business professional appearance that is neat and clean. It is important to ensure that the College’s image is projected favorably at all times. Dress and grooming should be appropriate for the professional work environment. Departments are permitted to establish more specific dress guidelines, as necessary, based upon the department function (i.e., Fitness Center).

To support a positive campus culture of school spirit, Fridays are designated as “Grizzly Fan Fridays.” On these designated spirit days, employees may choose to wear GGC paraphernalia paired with jeans provided they are in good taste (no holes or rips). All paraphernalia should be in good taste so as not to negatively affect the College’s image. This does not apply when attending a function representing the College in a professional setting, meeting, and/or conference. Should meetings and/or events occur on Friday that involve outside visitors/guests, normal business attire guidelines should be followed.

Employees with questions about appropriate dress and appearance should contact their immediate supervisor and/or the Office of Human Resources. Dress and appearance which may be deemed offensive in accordance with a reasonable person standard is strictly prohibited.

II. Scope

This policy pertains to all employees of Georgia Gwinnet College. Employees whose jobs require them to wear uniforms and/or whose attire must meet prescribed safety standards are not covered by this policy.

III. Roles and Responsibilities

1. Chief Human Resource Officer (“CHRO”) or designee: Oversees policy updating and maintenance; provides interpretation of the policy when questions arise
2. Human Resources: Maintains the policy; fields, researches and responds to questions
3. Direct Manager: Keeps updated on policy guidelines and responds to employee questions
4. Cabinet Member or designee: Responsible for being familiar with the policy and guidelines and supporting compliance in their area of authority