2018-2019 Student Handbook Cloud County Community College Concordia • Geary County • Online & Outreach 785.243.1435 • 800.729.5101 www.cloud.edu The information published in this handbook is subject to change. STUDENT HANDBOOK
CONTACT INFORMATION
Concordia Campus Geary County Campus PO Box 1002 631 Caroline Avenue 2221 Campus Drive Junction City, KS 66441 Concordia, KS 66901 (785) 238.8010 (785) 243.1435 Admissions...... ext. 714 Academic Affairs ...... ext. 248 Adult Education...... ext. 711 Adult Education ...... ext. 335 Advising...... ext. 714 Admissions...... ext. 212 Bookstore...... ext. 289 Advisement Center...... ext. 275 Business Office...... ext. 206 Athletics...... ext. 290 Campus Director...... ext. 723 Bookstore...... ext. 289 Career & Transfer Center...... ext. 323 Business Office...... ext. 206 Financial Aid...... ext. 714 Cafeteria...... ext. 305 Front Desk...... ext. 710 Campus Housing...... ext. 340 College Information Center...... 0 Campus Security...... 785.243.6646 IT ...... ext. 253 Career & Transfer Center...... ext. 323 Student Retention...... ext. 713 Children’s Center...... ext. 755 Student Services...... ext. 750 ESL...... ext. 241 Student Success Center...... ext. 730 Financial Aid...... ext. 281 Student Support Services (TRiO)...... ext. 732 Fitness Center...... ext. 341 Student Records...... ext. 210 Foundation...... ext. 232 VA Representative...... ext. 750 College Information Center...... 0 IT ...... ext. 253 Online & Outreach Library...... ext. 224 Residence Life/Student Engagement.. ext. 340 Admissions...... ext. 212 Student Retention...... ext. 317 Advisement Center...... ext. 275 Student Health Services ...... ext. 237 Bookstore...... ext. 289 Student Records...... ext. 210 Concurrent/Outreach Courses...... ext. 373 Student Success Center...... ext. 231 Financial Aid...... ext. 281 Student Support Services (TRiO)...... ext. 361 Online Courses...... ext. 377 VA Representative...... ext. 207
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2017-2018 Academic Calendar 4 Your Class Schedule 5-6
Student Expectations 7 Student Code of Conduct 7-9 Format Complaint Process 8-11 Sexual Respect and Title IX 10 Student Privacy Rights (FERPA) 10-11 Academic Integrity and Honesty 11
Enrollment Services & Resources 12 Admissions, Advisement Center 12 Bookstore 12 Business Office, Payment of Tuition and Fees 12 Enrollment Procedures 12-14 Academic Probation & Suspension 14 Financial Aid 14-15 Military Education Benefits, Institutional Scholarships 15 Student Records, Transcripts 15
Academic Support Services & Resources 16 Academic Due Process 16 Administrative Withdrawal Procedures 16 Adult Education Program 16-17 Attendance 17 Career and Transfer Center 17 Children’s Center 17 Course Transfer and Program Articulation 17 Disability Services 17-18 Grading System 18 Graduation 18 Library 18-19 Online Courses 19 Student Retention Specialists 19 Student Success Center 19 TRiO Student Support Services 19
Student Services & Student Life Resources 20 Accommodation for Disability, Accommodation Due Process 20 Hava Java Coffee Shop 20 Health Services 20-21 Fitness Center 21 Food Service on the Concordia Campus 21 Information Technology 21 Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals 21-22 Residence Life 22 Student Services - Geary County Campus 23 Student Organizations 22-23
Public Safety & Campus Security 24 Campus Safety Overview 24 Students Right to Know 24 Campus Security Act 24 Timely Warnings 24 Campus Security Report, Crime Statistics 24-27 Emergency Procedures, Inclement Weather Procedures 27-28 Emergency Text Messaging 28 Campus Parking Regulations 28-29
Mission Statement/Guiding Values 30 Non-discrimination 30
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR This calendar is subject to change. An up-to-date calendar and schedule can found on the Cloud website www.cloud.edu.
August 16 Student Services Day - GCC 20 Student Services Day -Concordia / New Student Orientation - GCC 21 FALL 2018 SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN - All campuses (Full Session & First Session)
September 1 No Saturday classes 3 LABOR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations)
October 8-10 Mid-Term Exams for Full Session Classes 9-10 Final Exams - 1st Session 11 First Session ends 11-12 NO CLASSES (All locations) 15 2nd Session begins
November 12 VETERANS DAY OBSERVED - COLLEGE CLOSED -No classes (all locations) 21-23 THANKSGIVING BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations) 24 No Saturday classes
December 10-13 Final Exams (Fri or Sat classes only) 10-13 Final Exams for Full & 2nd Session Classes 18-20 INTERTERM CLASSES 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 24-31 WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations)
January 1 WINTER BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations) 2-4, 7-8 INTERTERM CLASSES 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 17 Student Services Day - GCC 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED 22 Student Services Day - Concordia/ New Student Orientation - GCC/ 23 SPRING 2019 SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN - All campuses (Full Session & First Session)
February 18 PRESIDENT’S DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations)
March 11-15 SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES (all locations) 18-20 Mid-Terms - Full Session 20-21 First Session Finals 25 Second Session Begins
April 18 INSERVICE - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations) 19 GOOD FRIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations) 20 No Saturday classes
May 13-16 Final Exams (Full & 2nd Session Classes) 17 Commencement - 7 p.m. at Concordia for all graduates 27 MEMORIAL DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC 28 SUMMER 2019 CLASSES BEGIN - (Full & 1st Session - Classes held Monday - Thursday)
June 26 Last Day for Summer Session I
July 1 SUMMER 2019 CLASSES BEGIN - (2nd Session - Classes held Monday - Thursday) 4-5 INDEPENDENCE DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED - NO CLASSES (all locations) 31 Last Day for Summer School - (Full & 2nd Session)
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6 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Student Code of Conduct (Institutional Policy E1) - updated 1/30/2018 under criminal statutes and disciplined under the campus Student Code of Conduct. The College reserves the right to pursue disciplinary Students enrolling at Cloud County Community College are expected action under the Student Code of Conduct even if the authorities do not to conduct themselves as responsible individuals. Students are subject pursue criminal charges for the action. Any College employee, student, to the jurisdiction of the College during their period of enrollment. No or visitor who observes a potential violent or life threatening behavior student shall violate any published regulation of the Student Code of has the right to immediately seek emergency assistance by calling 911 Conduct adopted or approved by the Cloud County Community College without consent of College authority. Board of Trustees. Additionally, no student shall (a) violate federal or state law or local ordinance, (b) aid or abet any other violation of federal Assembly - Free and open assembly is permitted subject to reasonable law, state law, local ordinance, or this Student Code of Conduct, (c) time, place, and manner restrictions. For the purposes of this code, violate any other CCCC policy. assembly is defined as an individual or group organizing for the purpose of communication. Use of College space should be requested through Upon violation of the student code of conduct in which the threat is not established facility reservation procedures. imminent (i.e., not a deemed an emergency), the College will determine if the student/s involved have a documented disability through Disability Computer/Campus Computing Systems - No student shall engage in Services at CCCC. If the student is found to have a documented disability the following: with the College, the student’s disability will be considered before taking disciplinary action. The assessment will include but is not limited to (a) a) Intentional corruption or misuse of College computer systems the duration, (b) nature and severity of the risk of harm to the health or safety of others, (c) the probability that the potential injury will actually b) Use of systems for illegal or criminal activity occur, and (d) whether reasonable modifications of the College’s policies, practices, or procedures, or the provision of auxiliary aids and c) The use of campus owned and operated computer networks, services, will mitigate the risk. All assessments in regard to students with systems, or software and hardware, for the posting of materials to disabilities in reference to student discipline issues will be conducted by electronic bulletin boards, chat rooms, mail lists, or via conventional Cloud County Community College’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). e-mail that may be offensive or obscene is prohibited. Examples of “offensive” or “obscene” material includes use of profanity, viewing The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including pornography, defamation and harassment in violation of College policies suspension or expulsion, against those students who, in the finding of and all applicable federal and state laws. the College administration, have not acted in the best interest of other students, faculty, staff, or the College as a whole. d) Use of the campus computing system for commercial or profit activities The following types of behavior are considered violations of the student code of conduct and may subject the student to disciplinary action and/or e) Attempts to disrupt or support the disruption of College or external referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies. information technology services, systems, or users-disruptive activities include, but are not limited to: Academic Integrity and Honesty Students are expected to adhere to standards of honesty in all areas sending unauthorized mass, chain or spam mail of academic pursuit. Students who compromise the integrity of the knowingly transmitting any computer viruses, worms, etc. classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College. hosting or using open mail relays on College equipment Individuals can refer to Academic Integrity and Honesty policy found in the Academic Planner/Student Handbook for additional clarification. f) The use of group websites for the publication or distribution of copyrighted materials of licensed software. Alcohol and Controlled Substances - Students at Cloud County Community College are required to follow all local, state, and federal laws Contracts - No student shall enter into a contract with an outside pertaining to the consumption of alcohol or use of controlled substances. agency using the name of the College. Contracts entered into in violation No student shall consume or possess controlled substances,including of this rule shall be the personal responsibility of the student. the possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, on any College- owned or College-operated facility or at any College-sponsored event or Counterfeiting and Altering - No student shall reproduce, copy, or activity either on or off campus. This includes off-campus trips, internship tamper with or alter in any way, manner, shape or form, any writing, experiences, or any off-campus Cloud County Community College record, document or identification or any form used or maintained by the sponsored gathering. College. This shall include electronic and computerized data. No student shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, Bullying, Discrimination, or Harassment - No student shall engage or be under the influence of a controlled substance. Illicit drug usage inbullying, discrimination, or harassment of another student, staff, faculty within the context of competitive athletics can compromise the physical member, or visitor. Harassment is prohibited based on race, color, age, well-being, health, and safety of the individual; therefore, all athletes will sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or be subject to random drug screening. other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.Any action or situation created Assault and Battery - No student shall threaten or commit a physical or recklessly or intentionally by an individual or organization to produce sexual assault on faculty, staff, or another student or visitor. No student mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule to any student shall force or threaten to force another student, faculty, or staff member to or prospective student, staff, faculty, or visitor will not be tolerated. This have sexual contact against that person’s will.No student shall engage in includes the use of electronic media to perform such acts. psychological harm, stalking, dating violence, or other domestic violence offenses against another person. Any student charged with assault, Disruptive Behavior - No student shall behave in a manner that is sexual assault, or battery on or off campus may be prosecuted unacceptable in a learning environment or that endangers or infringes
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7 STUDENT HANDBOOK upon the rights and/or safety of themselves or other students or staff. Restitution: Restitution is the reimbursement for damages to or Any obstruction or disruption of an educational process, administrative misappropriation of property. This may take the form of appropriate process, or other campus function is prohibited. services or other compensation. Common assessment may be made to groups of students for damage occurring in common areas shared by Dumping and Littering - No student shall deposit, dump, litter or group members. otherwise dispose of any refuse on College property, except in duly designated refuse depositories. Fine: Students may be assessed a fine for violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct. Electronic Devices - Cellular phones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants, Personal Communication Devices and other electronic Community Service Hours: The student or student organization may be devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the required to complete a designated number of hours in the service of the classroom, library or within any College-owned or College-operated College or community. facilities. This includes abuse of cellular devices with photographic capability. Utilizing these devices for the purposes of photographing test Loss of Privilege: Loss of Privilege is the limitation of activities or questions or engaging in other forms of academic misconduct or illegal privileges on campus for a designated period of time. activity is prohibited, as is photographing individuals in secured areas such as lavatories or locker rooms. Taking photographs of any individuals Loss of Housing Privilege: Loss of Housing Privilege is the temporary without their consent is strictly prohibited. or permanent loss of campus residency. False Information - No student shall furnish false information, including Confiscation: Confiscation is the removal of offensive or prohibited false reports of fires or bomb threats, to any College official. property. Fire Hazard - No student shall engage in any activities which create a fire Censure: Censure is a written reprimand of violation or specified hazard or other dangerous condition. regulations, including the possibility of severe judicial sanctions in the event of a future violation of any College regulation within a stated period Gambling - No student shall engage in any form of gambling on College- of time. owned or operated property including College owned computer systems, or at College-sponsored events either on or off campus or through the Probation: Probation is a period of time during which the privilege of use of College owned computer systems. continuing in student status is conditional. The conditions may include, but are not limited to, loss of privileges, to which a current student would Hazing - Any action or situation created recklessly or intentionally by otherwise be entitled and an acknowledgment by the student that any an individual or organization to produce mental or physical discomfort, additional violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in more embarrassment, or ridicule to any student or prospective student of Cloud serious sanctions. County Community College will not be tolerated. Preventive Suspension: The appropriate Vice President has the Interference - No student shall directly interfere with a student, authority to immediately impose a preventive suspension in the event faculty member, or officer of Cloud County Community College in the that a student’s continued presence on campus poses a significant performance of their duties. danger to others, and/or there is reasonable cause to believe that such a preventive Suspension is required to protect lives or property and to Tobacco Use - Tobacco use is not allowed, except in outdoor designated insure the maintenance of order. During the preventive suspension period posted areas that are a minimum of 20 feet from entrances, exits, and student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are removed for ventilation areas. Tobacco use is not allowed within College owned a specified period of time. Students who are on preventive suspension buildings or College leased or rented facilities, and public areas. Tobacco may not be on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College usage is defined as the burning, chewing, or any other method of inhaling activities either on or off campus. or otherwise consuming any natural tobacco or tobacco-derived products through the use of, but not limited to: cigarettes (clove, bidis, kerteks), Disciplinary Suspension: Suspension is the separation of the student electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah-smoked products and from student status from the campus for a definite period of time, after oral tobacco (spit and spitless, smokeless, chew, snuff). which the student is eligible to return. During the suspension period student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are removed Theft/Vandalism - No student shall engage in the theft of or damage for a specified period of time. Students who are on suspension may not to property belonging to another person or the College. This includes be on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College activities tampering with coin-operated machines, fire extinguishers, smoke either on or off campus. Tuition and Fees will not be refunded to students detectors, fire alarms, defacing of public property, and unauthorized who are suspended from the College. Special conditions affecting relocating. eligibility for readmission may be designated at the time of suspension. Weapons - Cloud County Community College prohibits the possession Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent separation of the student from or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons or any facsimile thereof student status from the campus. There is no refund of tuition, room, within any College building or facility on College property or at any board, or fees to students who are expelled. Note: Students who are College sponsored classes, events, or activities. (See Policy F12) expelled from the College must leave the campus within a period of time specified by the College President or his/her designee. Sanctions: The following sanctions may be imposed, in no specific order, upon Institutional Steps in Processing Complaint any student found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Any member of the College community can lodge a complaint against Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: any student or student organization believed to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Any non-resident complaint related to the Warning: Warning is an opportunity for a student to be given a clear violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be forwarded to the directive to change/modify behavior in lieu of an official disciplinary campus Resolution Officer or the Vice President for Student Affairs and sanction being imposed. Advancement /Title IX Coordinator. All residence life complaints related to the violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be first addressed
8 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK by the Residence Life Coordinator. If an agreement is not reached, the A full-time student, preferably a member of the Student Senate. matter can be appealed to the Resolution Officer. Certain violations could warrant immediate action taken by the appropriate Vice President For the purpose of a hearing, a quorum will consist of three persons, (two or President if deemed necessary. In order to provide fair and impartial at-large members of the Appeals Committee and the Chairperson). In all treatment of all disciplinary cases, the following steps will be observed in cases the Appeals Committee arrives at a decision and applies relevant all formal disciplinary proceedings: sanctions. (a) All nonsexual misconduct complaints including allegations of criminal The Appeals Committee will notify the appropriate Vice President of the offenses must be made in writing to the Resolution Officer. Contact sanction(s). the Human Resources Office for the name of the campus Resolution Officer at each campus. The complaint should include the date, time, The reporting party and responding party have the right to appeal location, parties involved, and a description of the incident. When written decisions of the Appeals Committee to the College President. The complaint is logged with the Resolution Officer, the responding party will reporting party or responding party must file a written appeal within in five be notified in writing of the complaint, including alleged violation, within (5) business days of the Appeals Committee decision. When the written a 24 hour time period. At this time, the Resolution Officer will investigate decision of the Appeals Committee is made available and the case the complaint to determine if a policy violation has occurred appropriate results in suspension or expulsion from the College, the responding party course of action and/or sanction will be rendered. has 48 hours to file a written appeal to the College President. (b) If an agreement is reached on the complaint(s)/violation(s), a The reason(s) a student may appeal a decision is/are: written document including sanctions, if any, will be prepared and the responding party, the reporting party, and the Resolution Officer will Procedures were not followed sign the document. The College will consider the matter to be resolved. Evidence did not justify results Students appealing the decision of the Resolution Officer will provide all Sanction was not consistent with the nature of the violation written evidence discussed at the initial hearing and present it to the Vice There is new evidence (not available or withheld at the hearing) President for Student Affairs and Advancement/Title IX Coordinator within five (5) business days. Appeals to College President The College President hears nonsexual misconduct appeals regarding (c) The Vice President for Student Affairs and Advancement/Title IX the disciplinary situation and may reverse or affirm the Appeals Coordinator will notify the Appeals Committee within five (5) business Committee’s decision, or impose a lesser or more severe sanction and days of the appeal. The Appeals Committee will hold a hearing within five consider any evidence not previously available to the Appeals Committee (5) business days of being notified of the appeal. A hearing will be held to in their decision. dress the views of all parties involved. The hearing will be audio recorded and a written record will be maintained. The responding party has the right to appeal the decision of the College President to the Board of Trustees. The responding party must notify the Cloud County Community College Appeals Committee Board of Trustees the desire to appeal within five (5) business days after The Appeals Committee hears nonsexual misconduct cases involving receipt of notification of the College President’s decision. violations of the Student Code of Conduct not resolved with the Resolution Officer. Appeals to the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees will hear all appeals regarding the College Appeals Committee reviews the recommended sanction(s) and affirms President’s decision at the next scheduled Board of Trustees meeting. or denies its appropriateness. If relevant, the Appeals Committee may The hearing before the Board of Trustees shall be on the record discuss a previous pattern of behavior related to the student.The Appeals developed before the Appeals Committee. No new evidence shall be Committee arrives at a decision regarding each situation, applies received by the Board of Trustees. The parties may be represented by sanctions to each particular case, completes documentation relevant to attorneys and shall have the right to present written or oral arguments as each case, and notifies all parties involved of decisions relevant to each directed by the Board of Trustees. The Board shall render its decision by case. a majority vote of those members in attendance. The Board’s decision shall be in writing and include written findings of fact supported by Witnesses for both the responding party and reporting party may be evidence in the record. asked to provide information supporting or refuting the alleged violation. Disciplinary Records Following statements, questions, and supporting or refuting information To assure students’ rights to privacy,disciplinary records are kept presented to the Appeals Committee, an executive session to decide separate from academic records. Investigative materials relating to appropriate sanctions will be conducted. violation of College policy are maintained in the office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services.The The chairperson of the Appeals Committee will provide a written copy disclosure of information from the disciplinary records will comply with the of the decision to the reporting party and responding party within 24 Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act. When disclosure is compelled hours of the closing of the formal hearing. by legal process or by student consent, only the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services or the President of the The members of the Cloud County Community College Appeals College shall give authorization for the release of disciplinary records. Committee are appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Disciplinary records are kept in confidential files for at least 7 years after Advancement/Title IX Coordinator and will remain on the committee for the student leaves Cloud County Community College. Expulsion records a period of one (1) academic year. This committee will consist of the are kept in confidential files for 25 years after the student leaves Cloud following: County Community College. Chairperson: A member of the Student Services Staff A support staff member A faculty member A member of the administrative staff or support
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9 STUDENT HANDBOOK Sexual Respect and Title IX (Institutional Policy E17) Junction City, KS 66441 Cloud County Community College (CCCC) is committed to providing a (785) 238-8010, ext. 713 safe learning and working environment. In compliance with federal law, [email protected] specifically Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Act (Clery Act) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act), CCCC has adopted Inquiries may be made externally to: procedures to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual assault, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW DEFINITIONS Washington, DC 20202-1100 Sexual Misconduct Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481 Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 consent or by force, intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. TDD#: (877) 521-2172 Email: [email protected] Discrimination Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things as defined in Policy C5. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Kansas City Area Office Title IX Coordinator Gateway Tower II The Vice President of Student Affairs and Advancement serves as the 400 State Ave., Suite 905 Title IX Coordinator and oversees implementation of Cloud County Kansas City, KS 66101 Community College’s Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity plan and Phone: 1-800-669-4000 the Cloud County Community College’s policy on equal opportunity, Fax: (913) 551-6957 harassment and nondiscrimination. The Title IX Coordinator acts with TTY: 1-800-669-6820 independence and authority free of conflicts of interest. To raise any Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/kansascity/ concern involving a conflict of interest by the Title IX Coordinator, contact the Cloud County Community College President 2221 Campus Drive, Registered Sex Offenders Enrolled at Cloud Concordia, KS, (785) 243-1435, ext. 201. To raise concerns regarding a Any individual considered a sex offender by the federal or state judicial potential conflict of interest with any other administrator involved in the system is required to register this status with the College when he/she ERP, please contact the Title IX Coordinator. is enrolled. Failure to register with the College will subject the student to disciplinary action which may include probation, suspension or expulsion Reporting Party from school. A copy of the documentation is kept in the Vice President Any individual who makes a report of gender discrimination, sexual for Student Affairs and Advancement. Any faculty member, activity harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual exploitation or sponsor or the Coordinator of Residence Life who has a registered sex retaliation. offender enrolled in his/her classes, residence halls, or activities will be notified by confidential mail. This information must not be released from Responding Party the faculty, activity sponsor or Coordinator of Residence Life to anyone. Any individual who is alleged to have violated the College policy on Should faculty members or activity sponsors have any questions about gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual the student, he/she should contact the Vice President of Student Affairs assault, sexual exploitation, or retaliation and who is named in a report and Advancement. A list of registered sex offenders in a community is alleging violation. kept on file with the local police department. The website address for Registered Sex Offenders in Kansas is https://www.accesskansas.org/ Inquiries about and reports regarding this policy and procedure registered-offender/index.html (Rev. 7/07) may be made internally to: Student Privacy Rights (FERPA) (Institutional Policy E5) Kim Reynolds Cloud County Community College complies with the Family Education Title IX Coordinator Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA is a Federal law that Vice President of Student Affairs and Advancement protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to 2221 Campus Dr. all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. (785) 243-1435, ext. 319 Department of Education. [email protected] FERPA gives the student certain rights with respect to their education Amber Knoettgen records. These rights begin when the student enrolls at Cloud County Title IX Deputy Coordinator Community College. Students to whom the rights have transferred are Director of Advisement and Retention “eligible students.” 2221 Campus Dr. • Eligible students have the right to inspect and review their education (785) 243-1435, ext. 345 records. The College will not provide copies of student records unless it [email protected] is impossible for eligible students to review the records for reasons such as great distance. The College will charge for copies based on Board Kim Wagner Policy B6. Title IX Deputy Coordinator • Eligible students have the right to request the College correct records Academic Support and Retention Coordinator that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. This request must be in 631 Caroline Ave.
10 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK writing to the Registrar. If the College decides not to amend the record, Academic Integrity and Honesty (Institutional Policy D17) the eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. The hearing Cloud County Community College maintains established definitions of will be scheduled within 10 working days following the student request, and procedures for guaranteeing academic integrity and honesty. in writing, to hold the hearing. The hearing will be with the Registrar, College vice presidents, and the president. After the hearing, if the Students are expected to adhere to such standards of honesty in all College still decides not to amend the record, the eligible student has the areas of academic pursuit. Students who compromise the integrity of the right to place a statement within the record setting forth his or her view classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College. about the contested information. • The College must have written permission from the eligible student in 1. Cheating is providing or receiving unauthorized help on an assign- order to release any non-directory information from a student’s education ment, quiz, or examination. Cheating in any form is prohibited. record. However, FERPA allows the College to disclose those records, 2. Plagiarism is intentionally or unintentionally using another’s words or without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions ideas as one’s own without crediting the source. Plagiarism in any form is (34 CFR § 99.31): prohibited. • School officials with legitimate educational interest; 3. Unauthorized Collaboration is using unapproved resources including • Other schools to which a student is transferring; other students’ or instructors’. Unauthorized collaboration in any form is • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; prohibited. • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; 4. Falsification is acting to deceive or falsely represent. Forgery or • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the alteration of any documents pertaining to an academic record or school; school-related work is prohibited. • Accrediting organizations; • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; Students who violate any proscribed acts must accept the consequences • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and and/or penalties for their action. Infractions of these rules may result in • State and local authorities within a juvenile justice system pursuant action by the instructor and/or disciplinary body of the College. to specific State law. Students accused of any violation of these standards may defend or The College may disclose, without consent, “directory” information. contest such accusations through established academic procedures. Directory information is limited to: Students are assured of due process and the right to appeal from accu- • Name sations or penalties. • Address(es) • Telephone number(s) DISCIPLINARY ACTION • Email address(es) Students who violate academic integrity standards must accept the • Dates of attendance consequences and/or penalties for their actions. Infractions of these rules • Classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) will result in action by the instructor and/or administration of the college. • Enrollment status (full-time, half-time, etc.) An instructor may impose any of, but is not limited to, the following • Class type (day, evening, etc.) penalties: • Previous institution(s) attended 1. Counsel the student on academic dishonesty and plagiarism. • Major field(s) of study 2. Ask the student to re-do the assignment. • Awards, honors (includes Honor Roll) 3. Alter the grade or give zero points on the assignment. • Degrees conferred (including dates) 4. Ask the student to withdraw from the class. • Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and 5. Give an “F” for the class. activities Repeated violations will be reported to the Division Dean and/or the Vice • Physical factors (height, weight of athletes) President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President or his/her designee may impose any of, but is not limited to, the following penalties: Students may withhold free disclosure of Directory Information (on all 1. Place the student on academic probation. or none basis) to non-institutional persons or organizations. Students 2. Suspend or expel the student from the institution. have the option to protect their privacy and not have such information as 3. Have an “X” permanently placed on the student’s transcript indicating address and telephone number released. A written request to withhold that the student failed the course because of violations of academic this information should be submitted to the Office of Student Records. integrity. Otherwise, the College assumes you approve of disclosure of that infor- mation. Requests will be honored for only one academic year; therefore, requests to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually.
FERPA release forms are available through iCloud, from the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus, and Student Services on the Geary County Campus. Completed FERPA forms may be submitted to the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on the Geary County Campus. The signed FERPA releases are maintained in the official student record in the Office of Student Records.
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Admissions Payment of Tuition and Fees The Admissions Office assists students in completing the admission How to check your account balance: process prior to enrolling at Cloud. For more information see the College 1. Log onto your iCloud account Catalog. 2. Select the “Students” tab 3. Next select “Pay My Bill” from the left menu Advisement Center 4. Then select “Course and Fee Statement” Degree-seeking students enrolled in more than six credit hours are 5. Now click “Generate my Course and Fee Statement” and click on assigned a faculty advisor within their program of study. Students should “View my Course and Fee Statement” discuss their specific degree requirements with their faculty advisor throughout their academic career. While a faculty advisor is to be of help Students must pay in full or make payment arrangements 5 business to a student in planning and confirming the student’s progress toward days prior to the first day of classes. Failure to pay or make payment graduation, ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with arrangements by this deadline will result in the student being dropped the requirements for graduation, to be aware of their progress toward from classes. graduation, and to determine the transferability of the College’s courses to other post-secondary institutions. Payment Methods: #1: Pay in Full If a student plans to transfer to another institution, it is recommended -Through iCloud account (credit card or bank account) to declare a transfer institution early in their academic career and to be -Via phone (credit card only) familiar with the transfer requirements. Refer to the Reverse Transfer -Mail (check) section of the catalog for more details about earning a degree from Cloud -On Campus (cash, check, or credit card) after transferring to another institution. #2: Nelnet Payment Plan Students who are uncertain about future plans may want to list their -Setup online via iCloud by the student major as general studies. Students are able to explore different academic -Monthly automatic drafts from a bank account or credit card designated areas until a definite goal has been established. by the student To change advisors or a degree program, contact the Advisement Center or GCC Student Services. #3: Third Party/VA Benefits Payment -Must be verified with the business office Concordia campus, online and outreach students should contact their advisor at 800-729-5101, ext. 275, [email protected] or stop by #4: Financial Aid the Advisement Center, which is located in the Student Union on the -Students are responsible for completing the FAFSA application each Concordia campus. academic year. For students requesting loans, a completed Master Students studying at the Geary County campus should contact the Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling and Loan Request Form must be Student Services Office located in the Russell Johnson Administration on file before loans will be sent as anticipated aid. Building at 800-729-5101, ext. 714, by e-mail at GCadvisement@cloud. -Students submitting required financial aid information after the edu or stop by the office. published deadline for each semester may result in delayed posting of anticipated aid to the student account. These students should plan on making payment arrangements 5 business days prior to the first day Bookstore of classes to insure they are not dropped from classes. Financial Aid The College Bookstore provides textbooks, laboratory supplies, writing students are responsible to pay balances beyond the anticipated aid. supplies, supplemental reading materials, as well as personal and gift *Specific deadline information for each semester can be found online at: items. It is located on the Concordia campus inside Entrance #3. www.cloud.edu/students/tuition-and-payments/index.
Students may come to the Concordia campus and purchase books or Make check or money order payable to CCCC and send to: they may order books online at www.tbirdbookstore.com. Check the CCCC Business Office website for dates that books will be available for purchase either online P.O. Box 1002 or at the campus store. Web orders can be shipped UPS or picked up at Concordia, KS 66901 the bookstore. Some titles may be available for rent. Check the website for details. or call payment information in to: For Bookstore Policy & Guidelines regarding refunds and selling back 785 -243-1435 ext. 206 books, see the College Catalog. Enrollment Business Office New students will meet with advisors during a New Student Enrollment It is the expectation of Cloud County Community College that every Day to discuss academic goals and to enroll in courses. Returning student enrolled in classes and/or living in campus housing meet the students will schedule appointments to meet with their advisor to financial obligation associated with their enrollment. Payment of account enroll in courses during designated enrollment periods. These dates balances is completed with the Business office. The Business office is are scheduled and published throughout the year. Early enrollment is located on the Concordia campus and provides a variety of services to encouraged due to a greater course selection and to provide time to students, which includes information on student accounts and payment complete the enrollment process. plans.
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 12 STUDENT HANDBOOK After students complete the personal information update within their day through April 15 in the spring term or the closest business day iCloud account, if required, students will be ready to pre-register in following these dates. Prior to the 5th class day, classes may be dropped. courses. At the time of enrollment, official transcripts or placement scores Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for tuition and fee must be on file.Refer to the Placement Test information in the College refunds. Catalog. D. The time period to withdraw from summer term courses is from the 4th The pre-registration for courses holds a space in each course but does class day through June 15 for session one courses, from the 5th class not confirm registration. Students must make payment arrangements day through July 1 for full session courses, and from the 4th class for the pre-registered courses to complete the registration process. This day through July 15 for session two courses or the closest business registration process is repeated each term the student enrolls in courses. day following these dates. Prior to the 4th class day of session one or session two, classes may be dropped. Prior to the 5th class day of the full Students taking off-campus or online courses should enroll through session, classes may be dropped. iCloud or contact an advisor. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for tuition Add Procedure and fee refunds. Students may add courses either through iCloud (student web portal) or by contacting their academic advisor at the GCC Student Services Office Refund Procedures for Charges to Student Accounts or the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus. Refunds may be issued to students dropping courses based on the following schedule. Fall and Spring semesters: Students will have through the seventh calendar day from the start of class to add a full-semester course. First- Long Semester (16-week) Courses session or second-session courses may be added through the second 1. 100% of tuition and fees, 1st through 10th class day calendar day from the start of each session. 2. After 10th class day no refund. Any refunds due to students will be made by the 20th class day. Winter Term Semester: Figured on an individual basis. Refunds for all courses less than 16 weeks will follow the same refund Summer Session: Students will have the first two calendar days from the schedule, but will be pro-rated for the length of the course. Refer to the start of each session (first-session and second-session) on the Concordia table below for the pro-rated schedule. Campus. Outreach, GCC, and Internet summer courses may be added through the third calendar day. TABLE 1 – Refund Schedule Semester Length...... 100% Enrollment & Withdrawal Procedures (Institutional Policy D5) 16 weeks ...... 10th day Enrollment Procedures 15 weeks ...... 10th day A. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than 20 hours in any combination of terms during the fall and spring semesters must first have 14 weeks ...... 8th day the written approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. 13 weeks ...... 8th day 12 weeks ...... 8th day B. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than twelve (12) hours in any combination of terms less than 14-16 weeks in length must first have the 11 weeks ...... 5th day written approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. 10 weeks ...... 5th day 9 weeks ...... 5th day C. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than twelve (12) hours taken 8 weeks ...... 5th day during any combination of summer terms must first have the written 7 weeks ...... 4th day approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. 6 weeks ...... 4th day 5 weeks ...... 4th day Withdrawal Procedures 4 weeks ...... 4th day A. The time period to withdraw from courses in a full 14-16 week semester is from the 11th class day through November 1 in the fall term 3 weeks ...... 2nd day and from the 11th class day through April 1 in the spring term or the 2 weeks ...... 2nd day closest business day following these dates. Prior to the 11th class day, classes may be dropped. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be 1 week ...... ------followed for tuition and fee refunds.
B. The time period to withdraw from session one courses is from the 5th Students may be required to repay all or a portion of their financial aid class day through September 15 in the fall term and from the 5th and/or scholarship(s) after dropping or withdrawing from courses. class day through February 15 for the spring term or the closest business day following these dates. Prior to the 5th class day, classes may be Refund requests outside the established timeline will be considered dropped. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for in extraordinary or unusual circumstances as determined by the Vice tuition and fee refunds. President for Administrative Services and Vice President for Academic Affairs. C. The time period to withdraw from session two courses is from the 5th class day through November 15 in the fall term and from the 5th class
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Return of Unearned Federal Financial Aid and Department of Defense If the student’s semester and cumulative GPA meet the requirements for Tuition Assistance satisfactory academic progress and the student has completed at least 50% of the courses for which they are enrolled, the student no longer 1) If a student’s last date of attendance or total withdrawal falls within will be considered on academic probation. For more information see the 60% or less of the enrollment period, the amount of Federal Financial Aid College Catalog. or Tuition Assistance returned is prorated based on the percentage of the term completed. Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid can be used to assist with paying account 2) Once a student attends more than 60% of the term, all financial aid balances. The majority of Federal Financial Aid is available through the and tuition assistance is considered earned. federal government and eligibility is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 3) If military service members stop attending due to a military service Traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply for obligation, the college administration will work to identify solutions to student financial aid. Selection to receive financial assistance through reduce or eliminate the student debt resulting from the returned tuition Cloud County Community College will be made without regard to age, assistance. sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap.
For more information on Tuition and Fees and Refund procedures see Please visit our website at www.cloud.edu or access CCCC’s General the College Catalog. Catalog for information regarding Federal Financial Aid, including how and when to file, what Financial Aid is available, Financial Aid Forms Academic Probation & Suspension (Institutional Policy D14) and Worksheets, Refund and Disbursement information, Professional Academic Probation Judgment, Satisfactory Academic Progress along with Consumer Students who have attempted eleven or more cumulative credit hours Information and information on money and budgets. at Cloud County Community College shall be placed on academic probation when the cumulative grade point average or semester grade Students may access information about their Financial Aid on iCloud. point average is less than that needed to achieve satisfactory academic Please log in with user name and password to view Financial Aid progress, or a student passes less than 50% of courses for which they Document Tracking to see all missing documents and to see your are enrolled. Financial Aid Awards. Satisfactory Academic Progress Chart Following are some our Frequently Asked Questions:
Total Attempted Minimum Minimum 1. When can I do my FAFSA and what information do I need to Credit Hours Career GPA Semester GPA complete it? 1-10 credit hours N/A N/A a. The FAFSA application will open on October 1 each year for the next 11-20 credit hours 1.60 1.70 school year. You will need your tax information for the prior-prior year. For 21-30 credit hours 1.70 1.70 example, if completing the 2019-2020 FAFSA, you will need your (and 31-40 credit hours 1.80 1.70 your parents) 2017 tax information. Cloud County Community Colleges 41-50 credit hours 1.90 1.70 school code is 00190900. 51-94 credit hours 2.00 1.70 2. I’ve submitted my FAFSA…what’s next? To register on academic probation, a student is required to take the a. It will take 2-3 business days for CCCC to receive your FAFSA. following actions: From there, you will be notified that we have received it. Then, you will 1. Meet with an academic advisor or the Student Retention Specialist be notified if we need any additional information that is requested by the at the Concordia Campus or the Geary County Campus to Department of Education (DoEd). If we do need to submit information understand fully the terms of academic probation and the potential, back to the DoEd, it can take up to 5 business days to hear back from subsequent status of academic suspension. them after we have received the information from you. Once we hear 2. Complete a written action plan with specific academic goals that back or if we don’t need any additional information, then your file can be will facilitate achieving the required ratio of earned credit hours and reviewed and an award letter will be sent out to you. cumulative GPA. 3. Enroll in the 1 credit hour course, Personal Assessment and 3. I can see on iCloud that I have documents I need to turn in. Where Planning, as required by the action plan, to determine progress, as do I get them? well as any additional action/intervention needed for the student a. Documents needed from the student/parent for financial aid can be to achieve the academic performance necessary to rise above found on the CCCC website under Financial Aid Forms. If you are unable academic probation and thus avoid academic suspension. to find the form you are looking for there, email/call us!
Students on probation or suspension from another college or university 4. How do I request a loan from financial aid? will enter Cloud County Community College on probation. a. After you have received your award letter, you will need to complete and return a Federal Direct Loan Request Form, which can be printed At the close of each semester, the academic performance of students on from the CCCC website or picked up in our office. Make sure to complete academic probation will be re-evaluated in terms of satisfactory academic the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling before turning in progress. your loan request form!
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 14 STUDENT HANDBOOK 5. Do I have to be degree seeking at CCCC to get Federal Financial Academic Standards for Scholarship and Stipend Activities Aid? Students in scholarship funded or stipend activities must meet academic a. Yes, a student must be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible standards to maintain their scholarship or stipend. program or certificate to receive Federal Financial Aid. Financial Aid Eligible Hours are courses which apply toward the student’s degree The Academic Standards are as follows: or certificate. Financial Aid Eligible Hours will be used to determine 1. Complete at least 12 hours each semester (remain full time to earn Enrollment Status. scholarship/stipend). 2. Earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.00. 6. I want a work study job on campus…how can I get one? 3. Students may use the winter interterm and the summer session to a. You will need to complete the Federal Work Study Application, which meet the academic guidelines. can be printed from the CCCC website or picked up in our office. The 4. Scholarship/stipend may be revoked or prorated at any given time completed FWS application will need to be turned into our office either throughout the semester: in person, by email, or by fax. Once the application is received and a. If the student drops below full-time status, 12 credit hours. processed, you will be notified of your eligibility and other information. b. If the student fails to meet standards set forth by the activity sponsor. 7. I see I have a credit on my student account…when will I get my financial aid refund? Student Records a. That depends on when your classes start and can vary from student The Cloud County Community College Student Records Office provides to student. Generally, you will see your pending financial aid on your and maintains quality academic record services for all students, staff, and student account until the 5th week of class, then you will see your actual alumni. Services provided by the Student Records Office include: financial aid. Refunds will be issued the week of the 20th class day. • Maintain and archive student academic records; which includes name 8. Do I have to pass all of my classes if I am receiving Federal and address changes. Financial Aid? • Evaluate incoming transfer transcripts. a. Federal Regulations require students receiving Federal Pell Grant, • Send out official Cloud County Community College transcripts at Federal SEOG, Federal Work Study or Federal Direct Loans to be student request. making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP is measured is • Maintain documents and certify for benefits our veteran students; as measured at the end of each semester and students will be notified by well as verify enrollments for our Active Duty Military and spouses. mail and e-mail if not meeting SAP requirements. • Verify education enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse and at student request. Military Education Benefits • For more information please contact the Student Records Office on At Cloud, we understand VA and TA funding and will help qualified individuals take advantage of those Military Education Benefits available the Concordia Campus or by emailing: [email protected]. to them, including: Transcripts (Institutional Policy D13) • Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance The Office of Student Records maintains a student’s academic record • Montgomery GI Bill Benefits (MGIB) of course work completed at the College. Transcripts will be released • Military Tuition Assistance only after receipt of a written request signed by the student. Transcripts • MyCAA issued directly to the student will be marked “Issued to Student.” All • Vocational Rehabilitation official transcript requests must be accompanied by the published • Survivors and Dependents Assistance transcript fee. No official transcripts will be ordered or mailed until the • Reserve Educational Assistance Program fee is paid. • GI Bill Benefits Transcripts will not be released for students whose records are on hold. Official transcripts from other institutions cannot be released to any If you should have questions about using Military Education Benefits, individual or institution. Copies designed “for CCCC staff use only” we offer a Veteran’s Representative in Student Records and a Military may be released to appropriate CCCC professional staff members for Liaison in the Student Services Office on our Geary County Campus. advising or for institutional research purposes. Any release of student transcript information will be approved and documented by the Registrar. Student transcripts are not to be faxed, mailed, or in any way shared Institutional Scholarships with anyone off this campus until the student signs a release. The signed Scholarships at the Concordia Campus fall into four categories: release must be in the Office of Student Records before the transcript Departmental (academic), Special Ability (music, drama, journalism, and will be sent off campus. livestock judging), Athletics, and Continuing and Endowed Scholarships. Scholarships at the Geary County Campus include: Presidential, Records on Hold Departmental, Continuing Education, and Activity Awards. Applications If a student’s records have been placed on hold for any reason, he/she received prior to April 1 receive priority consideration. The counselor’s will not be allowed to obtain a transcript or pick up a diploma until the verification of the student’s transcript is required. For more information hold is removed. on scholarships, contact the Admissions Office at either campus, or go to www.cloud.edu.
15 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES Academic Regulations Accreditation Degrees Offered Cloud County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning The Associate of Arts (AA), the Associate of Science (AS), the Associate Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges of Applied Science (AAS), and the Associate of General Studies (AGS) and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois, degrees are offered at Cloud County Community College. 60602, or (800) 621-7440.
The AA and the AS degrees are transfer degrees equivalent to the first Administrative Withdrawal Procedures two years at a four-year college or university. General education require- 1. Administrative withdrawals may be awarded due to, but not limited to ments and elective courses used toward these degrees are expected to the following circumstances: the student has never attended a face-to- apply toward a Bachelor’s degree. Therefore, technical courses will not face course, the student has never participated in an online course, fulfill requirements for these degrees. the student’s disruptive conduct warrants removal from a course. An administrative withdrawal constitutes a change in registration and The AAS is awarded to those students who successfully complete a spe- could impact full-time status, athletic or co-curricular eligibility and, in cific occupational program. The AGS is awarded to those who desire to select cases, financial aid eligibility. explore a variety of academic disciplines. The AAS or AGS degrees may 2. Beyond the first 10 class days of the 14-16 week full session term, transfer only to specific degree programs at selected colleges or universi- (the first five [5] days of session one or session two terms or the first ties. Generally, these degrees will only apply toward bachelor’s degrees two (2) days of terms of lesser lengths)instructors will report to the for which the purposes are technology occupations. appropriate Student Retention Specialist any student in a who has not attended a face-to-face course or participated in an online course. More information on academic regulations and degree requirements can 3. The Student Retention Specialist will notify the student’s advisor and be found in the College Catalog. the Director of Financial Aid of the non-attendance and will attempt to reengage the students. If contact is made, the student will be informed Academic Due Process (Institutional Policy D19) that he or she may be administratively withdrawn from the course(s). In order to provide the highest level of service to the student, Cloud Students will be instructed to contact their instructor and their advisor County Community College has adopted a stepwise procedure for within 48 hours if there has been an error and they intend to complete the addressing any complaint or dispute related to academic matters. course. Students may obtain the complete grievance policy by contacting the 4. If efforts to contact and reengage the student fail after 10 days, the Academic Affairs Office. After obtaining a copy of the policy from the withdrawal will be initiated by the Student Retention Specialist and Academic Affairs Office, students who wish to appeal any academic dis- completed through the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus pute arising from an academic endeavor must start the process by: or Student Services on the Geary County Campus. The Advisement Center/Student Services will submit the information to the Office of Step 1: Within ten (10) working days following the academic dispute, the Student Records. The Office of Student Records will send a notice of student shall personally meet with the instructor to discuss resolution of the administrative withdrawal to the student’s t-bird email account and the matter. The student must provide reasonable notice of any objection via certified mail through the USPS to their home address of record. or complaint to the instructor. Both student and instructor shall make a The Office of Student Records will disseminate the information to the good faith effort in settling any dispute at this level. Advisement Center/Student Services, the Business Office, the Financial Step 2: If a student is not satisfied with the results of Step 1, the student Aid Office, the instructor, and document the administrative withdrawal in should present a written summary of the complaint to the appropriate the student’s record. An administrative withdrawal will be designated as Division Dean within five (5) business days following the completion of “WA” on the student’s transcript. Step 1. 5. Students may appeal the administrative withdrawal (see Board Policy Step 3: If resolution is not achieved at Step 2, the student shall present D19 [step3]) through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs a written summary of the complaint to the Vice-President for Academic within 5 working days after the certified mail receipt has been received by Affairs within five (5) business days of the completion of Step 2. the institution. Step 4: Should the matter not be resolved, the student must submit a 6. As per established College refund procedures, financial charges copy of the complaint to the College President within five (5) business accumulated by the student will stand. Refunds will not be granted days of Step 3. except in extraordinary or unusual circumstances as determined by Step 5: Issues not resolved in Step 4 must be presented in writing to the the Vice President for Administrative Services and Vice President for Board of Trustees within five (5) business days of the completion of Step Academic Affairs. 4. Step 6: Use of this complaint procedure is not a prerequisite to the Adult Education Program pursuit of other remedies. In addition to utilizing the college’s complaint The Adult Education (AE) program is designed for students who are process, the following outlets exist for seeking redress of grievances. not yet eligible for admission to the College because of insufficient Complaints regarding State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) basic skills or lack of a high school diploma. As a service to the College courses may be filed by the student with the Kansas Board of Regents. service area, the program provides teacher directed instruction in math, Complaints regarding an institution’s on-going ability to meet the Criteria reading, writing, science and social studies; understanding computer of Accreditation may be filed by following the guidelines of the North word processing; preparing for the GED to earn a Kansas High School Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission (NCAHLC) at Diploma; and gaining job and living skills. Students also have the https:/www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html. opportunity to earn Technology Certificates, WorkReady Credentials and some industry recognized certificates. In addition to the Centers on the Concordia and Geary County
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 16 STUDENT HANDBOOK campuses, an outreach center is also located in Clay Center. Because Transfer Disclaimer the AE program is grant-funded, classes are free of charge. However, The granting of transfer credit by Cloud County Community College does there is a minimal fee for materials and testing. More information about not guarantee transferability to any other college or university. the Adult Education Program can be found in the College Catalog. Student Responsibility Attendance (Institutional Policy D4) To expedite course transfer to other institutions of higher education, Cloud County Community College regards punctual attendance as students who intend to transfer are responsible for becoming acquainted integral to all courses and expects it of its students. Students are with the program and degree requirements of the institution to which expected to attend all classes as scheduled regardless of delivery format. they expect to transfer. To transfer course credits from another college For online learners, regular, systematic weekly participation is expected or university into Cloud County Community College, the student must according to the tenets established on the course syllabus. submit official transcripts to the Cloud County Community College Office of Student Records. Each instructor’s attendance requirements will be published in the course syllabus. Penalties for excessive absences, which may include a Transfer Agent reduction of the course grade, must be included in the course’s syllabus. Cloud County Community College’s Registrar will serve as the transfer The instructor or the Student Retention Specialist may notify students agent for transfer and articulation issues. The Registrar’s contact whose class performance has been jeopardized by excessive absences. information will be identified on the College’s web site.
Career and Transfer Center More information about transferability of courses can be found in the The Career and Transfer Center is committed to assisting students College Catalog. in determining their career path and successfully accomplishing their transfer and employment goals. The Career and Transfer Center Disability Services develops and offers to students numerous programs and services to Cloud County Community College is committed to providing equal assist them with career decision making, transfer college planning and access to students with documented disabilities through reasonable job search exploration. accommodations and services based on individual need. Postsecondary accommodations require student self-advocacy and independence. The Career and Transfer Center is available to all students who wish to Disability services are provided through the Advisement Center located in explore the world of work. Information about careers, firms and agencies; the Student Union on the Concordia campus and in Student Services at opportunities to meet with prospective employers; assistance to students the Geary County campus. and alumni in assessing their career decisions; and follow-up services and records is provided. Faculty can help students improve employment Contact Information: potential by acquainting them early with a wide array of services and Concordia Campus ...... Geary County Campus Amber Knoettgen/Disability Services...... Kim Wagner/Disability Services special opportunities available to them through this office. 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002...... 631 Caroline Ave. Information on the Career and Transfer Center services can be found in Concordia, KS 66901 ...... Junction City, KS 66441 the College Catalog. 785.243.1435 ext. 345 ...... 785.243.1435 ext. 713 [email protected] ...... [email protected] Children’s Center Full or part-time child care for children ages six weeks to six years is Who should apply? available at the Children’s Center located on the Concordia Campus. • Students who received accommodations through high school Special Children of full-time students are given priority at the center, which is Education programs or operated by a professional staff. For more information, call (785) 243- • Students who have worked with Vocational Rehabilitation or a physician 3027, ext 755. The Cloud County Community College Children’s Center to document disabilities that directly affect their classroom performance. is licensed through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. What services can students receive? Course Transfer and Program Articulation (Institutional While federal law does not allow for the alteration of course requirements, Policy D23) students can receive reasonable accommodations including In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents system-wide transfer academic adjustments and auxiliary aids. Academic adjustments are policy, Cloud County Community College maintains established accommodations such as lengthened time to complete tests or testing in procedures for the transfer of course credits and the articulation of a reduced distraction environment. Auxiliary aids are accommodations degree programs. These procedures treat transfer students in the same such as tape recorders, magnifying glasses, lift keys or special seating. manner academically as non-transfer students. These accommodations are only made available to students who have completed the following required steps. Transfer Assurances To ensure transfer of Cloud County Community College courses to other Steps to Requesting Accommodations: institutions of higher education, the College will maintain all standards Students wishing to receive accommodations must complete the Request of accreditation as put forward by the Higher Learning Commission of for Accommodations form and provide appropriate disability documenta- the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, tion to Disability Services. to ensure transfer of Cloud County Community College courses to Attn: Disability Services Kansas institutions of higher education, the College will participate in Cloud County Community College the statewide course articulation process of the Kansas Core Outcomes 2221 Campus Drive Group. P.O. Box 1002 Concordia, KS 66901
17 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 1. Complete the Request for Accommodations form and meet by phone Grade Point Average (GPA): or in person with the disabilities coordinator for an intake conversation. Grade point average is a measure of scholastic performance calculated During this initial meeting, the discussion will focus on how the disability by dividing the number of grade points by the hours of work attempted, affects the student and what accommodation(s) may be needed. Early using the grade point scale above. Grades A, B, C, D, F and XF are contact is encouraged as it can take weeks for accommodations to be computed in the Grade Point Average. Grades of W, P, NP, I, AU and WA arranged. are not computed in the GPA. The numerical value of each letter grade 2. Students will be required to provide appropriate documentation of is multiplied by the credit hour value of the course. The resulting total of their disability. Required documentation must be current and include the grade points is divided by the total number of attempted hours. following: • The date of diagnosis and statement identifying the disability. Honor Roll • The student’s current functional limitations specific to academic performance or The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who have earned a major life activity. semester grade point average of 3.9 - 4.0. The Honor Roll includes • Description of the methods used to identify the specific disability students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.6 • Recommended accommodation(s) and the duration of accommodation(s) • Explanation of how the suggested accommodation(s) will benefit the student to 3.899. In order to be eligible for these honor rolls, a student must complete a minimum of 12 hours in any given semester. These lists are Types of documentation include: published after the fall and spring semesters. • IEP/504 Plan • Recent evaluations Graduation • Letters from doctors In order to graduate, students are expected to complete the graduation • Hospital reports requirements listed in the catalog that was in effect at the time they first • Disability Verification Form enrolled. However, if graduation requirements change while the student If a student does not have current documentation, then they must have is pursuing a degree, the student will have the choice of continuing the disability diagnosis made by a licensed professional in the field with the old requirements, where those courses are available, or directly related to the disability. The college is not able to provide testing accepting the new requirements in order to graduate. If a student sits or diagnosis of a disability, and the college is not responsible for the out two consecutive semesters, the student will be readmitted under the fees associated with the diagnosis of the disability. Paper copies of the graduation requirement in the current catalog. Disability Verification Form are available in the office or via email.
3. After submitting the completed request form and submitting the Graduation requirements are outlined in the College Catalog. documentation, Disability Services will determine if the documentation is adequate both to establish the existence of qualifying disability and to Cloud County Community College holds one commencement ceremony, support the requested accommodations. which takes place in May. It is the responsibility of the student to meet all requirements for graduation, and to check with the Student Records 4. Accommodation letters are developed after the determination of Office well in advance so there are no deficiencies. reasonable accommodations. Students must request accommodations each semester and requests should be made as far in advance as Honor Graduate possible. A student meeting all graduation requirements for Cloud County Community College and who has a 3.6 GPA or higher for all college 5. Students are responsible for providing a copy of the accommodation credit hours completed (Cloud County Community College credits and all letter to their instructors. Once an instructor receives an accommodation transfer hours) may be designated an Honor Graduate. letter, the student has the right to ask the instructor for any accommodation(s) listed in the letter. Accommodations are not For commencement ceremony purposes in the spring, tentative Honor retroactive. Graduates will be recognized based upon the cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester. However, the official designation will take place after 6. Students must notify Disability Services of any schedule changes. the final GPA is determined based upon the criteria stated above and the degree has been conferred. At that point, the designation of “Honor Grading System Graduate” will be noted on the student’s transcript. For each semester hour of graded work, students earn points, as follows: A...... Excellent...... 4 grade points Library B...... Good...... 3 grade points The library supports the educational experience by providing current C...... Average...... 2 grade points innovations in information retrieval as well as traditional library resources D...... Poor...... 1 grade points and services. The Library staff offers individual and classroom instruction F...... Failing...... 0 grade points in the effective use of resources, and provides access to resources not W...... Withdrawn...... 0 grade points owned by the library through interlibrary loan and online databases. P...... Pass...... 0 grade points The library currently has two collections - Concordia Campus and NP...... No Pass...... 0 grade points Concordia AV. Materials in both collections can be found through the I...... Incomplete...... 0 grade points online Library catalog located on the Library Webpage. In addition, over AU...... Audit...... 0 grade points 40 databases can also be accessed through the Library Webpage. WIP...... Work in Progress...... 0 grade points Please contact the library staff at [email protected] for questions XF...... Academic Integrity Violation...... 0 grade points regarding your login. WA...... Administrative Withdrawal...... 0 grade points
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 18 STUDENT HANDBOOK The Audiovisual Lab contains instructional materials which faculty use to Retention Specialists then make the contact and respond to the instructor enhance class instruction. The AV Lab also provides viewing stations for who reported the problem. Copies of referrals are placed in the students’ in-lab student use. advising files, so we are sharing information with the student’s advisor.
Other services provided in the Library include: Access to 20 computers Academic Probation: students may go on academic probation for two and a printer for student use, several print magazines and print reasons newspapers available for use, and an inviting atmosphere to enjoy. • Students fail to meet the minimum GPA requirements • Students complete less than 50% of their enrolled credit hours. Online Courses Any eligible student may enroll in online classes. There are three options Students who are placed on academic probation are required to enroll in for course length: full session, first session, and second session. During a one hour course called Personal Assessment. enrollment, students can discuss these options with their advisor to determine the best suitable plan. Student Success Center The mission of the Student Success Center at Cloud County Community Although online students do not have face-to-face meetings with their College is to provide instruction and services to support the academic instructors, they are required to follow the deadlines their instructors have success of all students and assist faculty effectiveness in classroom outlined in their syllabi regarding assignments, exams, and other due teaching. The Student Success Center offers a variety of services to dates. Online students must purchase the required materials for each support students; these include tutoring, test proctoring, and academic class. To view a list of required materials please visit tbirdbookstore.com. coaching. For students who present documentation of specific disabilities, accommodations are provided. Writing assistance and editing To ensure academic integrity of our online classes and adherence to for academic papers is also provided for students through the SSC. NCAA guidelines, certain assignments or exams will be proctored. The following are the guidelines for obtaining a proctor: The Student Success Center provides tutoring services for a variety of courses each semester FREE of charge to CCCC students. Students • Proctors must have a computer on which the student can take the in need of tutoring may stop by the SSC or make an appointment. To test. become a peer tutor, students must have already taken the course • Proctors must have a business e-mail address in order to be sent the for which they tutor or have demonstrated competency in the subject exam password. being tutored. Peer tutors must also have a minimum 3.0 grade point • Proctors may not be a spouse, fellow student, neighbor, relative, average, obtained a grade of “A” or “B” in the class tutored, have the coach, member of an athletic department, or close friend of the recommendation of the course instructor, and receive training in tutoring student. theory and skills. • Identify a proctor who meets one of the following criteria: 1. a librarian or someone in an administrative position in a The Student Success Center staff will proctor tests for students who need library, to take a make-up test or need accommodations. Proctoring is provided 2. a certified teacher, school counselor, administrator or other for CCCC courses, online courses, and non-CCCC courses. Instructions school official, given by the instructor are strictly followed. The instructor will be notified 3. a faculty member in an accredited college or university, of any test discrepancies. To schedule test proctoring call the SSC at 4. a military officer with a higher rank than the student being 243-1435, x231. proctored, or 5. a corporate or government agency educational official. TRiO Student Support Services 6. Fees associated with proctoring services (if any) are the The TRiO Student Support Services program is a support network responsibility of the student. serving students who are historically under-represented in education: First-generation, low-income, and/or students with documented learning Instructors will approve proctors and provide to them information disabilities. The TRiO program provides assistance and support toward pertinent to testing procedures. In the event there is a reason to question graduation. a student’s identity or academic integrity, instructors may require the use of a proctoring site or service selected by the instructor. Students at both the Concordia and Geary County campuses can qualify to participate in the TRiO program. They can receive services such as Students may also use the fee based Cloud County Community College’s free one-on-one tutoring from an Academic Specialist, workshops and fee based online proctoring service, ProctorU. For information on training opportunities, transfer and scholarship assistance, campus visits ProctorU, contact your instructor. Link: http://www.proctoru.com/cloud/ to four-year universities, cultural enrichment activities, referral services, and every day support for life’s ups and downs. Student Retention Specialists The student retention specialists work with college faculty to identify Office hours for TRiO staff are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 students who may be needing extra support and guidance. At Cloud, we p.m. For more information, please contact the TRiO staff at trio@cloud. want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding experience. Our edu. ultimate goal is to make sure students grow and succeed in achieving their goals, and our student retention specialists are here to help make that happen.
Faculty Referral system: We have an online referral for faculty to complete when students are doing poorly. Once completed the referral comes directly to the Student Retention Specialists email. The Student
19 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT SERVICES & STUDENT LIFE RESOURCES Accommodation for Disability dispute may proceed to the next step unless such attempt at a resolution Academic: If academic adjustment is needed for any type of disability, has been made. The appeal of an accommodation that involves a waiver of an academic requirement must also be approved by a committee selected students should contact the Director of Advisement and Retention by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Services, located in The Advisement Center. Students requiring auxiliary Step 3: If students do not feel they have resolved their issues after aids and services need to request accommodation six to eight weeks in discussing them with the Director of Advisement and Retention Services or advance of the start of the semester. her designate, students may file an appeal, in writing, to the appropriate ad- ministrator at the next level of supervision. Students with type 1 complaints Other than Academic: If special arrangements are needed for would file their appeal with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Most accessibility, contact the Vice President for Administrative Services at students with type 2 complaints would file appeals with the Vice President least 72 hours in advance. for Enrollment Management and Student Services. However, if a policy or procedure was administered by the Vice President for Academic Affairs then Emergency Evacuation: Students desiring assistance during the appeal would go to that office. Typically type 3 complaints would be filed with the Vice President for Administration. emergency evacuations will need to complete a registration form each Step 4: If satisfactory resolution cannot be obtained in discussion with the semester in the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or the administrator or his designate at Step 3, students may file an appeal, in Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus. writing, to the Office of the President. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all issues remaining in dispute. The student must file the Accommodation Due Process appeal within five working days after the student receives the decision of In order to provide the highest level of service to students, CCCC adopts the the administrator at Step 3. If the student files an appeal, the administrator following procedure for students who wish to appeal an accommodation or file a who heard the student’s appeal at Step 3 shall forward to the Office of the complaint arising under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and /or the President all documents submitted by the student at Step 3. In addition, Americans with Disabilities Act. the administrator will submit a written copy of the administrator’s decision concerning the student complaint or dispute and a concise statement of all Step 1: Students, who believe the instructor is not implementing their issues remaining in dispute. The President retains discretionary authority to accommodation appropriately, shall personally meet with the instructor to take action on the complaint or dispute based on the written reports submit- discuss resolution of the matter. This should occur with seven working days ted. The President may also take other action as deemed necessary. after the student becomes aware of the problem. The student must provide Step 5: Issues not resolved in the above process must be presented, in reasonable notice to the instructor of any objection or complaint. Both writing, to the Board of Trustees. The student must submit a copy of the student and instructor shall make a good faith effort in settling any dispute complaint or dispute, along with all attachments or supporting material, a at this level. copy of all findings at all levels of the process and a statement of remaining Only after providing the instructor with reasonable notice and opportunity for issues within five (5) days of the completion of Step 4. resolution of the complaint may the student move to the next step. Step 1 Step 6: Students desiring to pursue any alleged violation of their civil rights is considered completed only when the student has exhausted all remedies beyond the above steps may contact the following agencies: with the instructor. Step 2: Three types of student complaints will be dealt with at Stage 2. (1) U.S. Department of Education Disability Rights Section Students who believe the instructor is not implementing their accommoda- Office for Civil Rights Civil Rights Division tion appropriately and who have satisfied the requirement of Step 1; (2) 10220 N. Executive Hills Blvd. 8th Fl. U.S. Department of Justice Students who wish to appeal an accommodation because they believe the Kansas City, MO 64153-13675 P.O. Box 66738 accommodation is inadequate or inappropriate or who believe a policy or (816) 891-8026 (Voice) Washington, D.C. 20035-6738 procedure of the community college discriminates against students with (816) 374-6461 (TDD) disabilities; and (3) Students who have other complaints concerning the buildings and facilities covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Hava Java Coffee Shop 1973 and /or the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Library on the Concordia campus is also home to the Hava Java For all three types of complaints students must present a written summary of their objections or complaints to the Director of Advisement and Reten- Coffee Shop which is open on instructional days from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm tion Services. Students must file their summaries within seven working on Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays. days after completion of Step 1 if they believe their accommodation is being inappropriately administered. Students, who believe the accommodation Hava Java offers a variety of hot drinks to purchase including coffees, they received from the Director of Advisement and Retention Services is lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, hot chocolate and a variety of hot teas as inappropriate or inadequate, have seven days to appeal after receiving their well as on-the-go snacks. Stop in on your way to class or stay awhile to Letter of Accommodation. For other complaints, students must submit a study and enjoy the atmosphere of our renovated library. written summary within seven days after the student becomes aware of the alleged violation of their rights under Section 504 and /or ADA. The written Health Services summary must contain, but is not limited to, the following: Students have access to free basic medical services at the Cloud County A written description of all factual allegations. This must include the date, time, locations and substance of any disputed actions. Health Center Family Care Center walk-in clinic during the fall and spring A written description of all efforts made by the student to resolve the matter. semesters. Walk-in clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. A written description of all relief sought by the student. A list of all witnesses, including the name, address, telephone number and Counseling description of any testimony or other evidence relevant to the witness. The counseling program offers assessment and short-term assistance. A list of all evidence of any nature the student relies upon and which the The Physician Assistant will determine if additional sessions can be student believes is relevant to the issues. arranged. Normally, however, the Physician Assistant will refer the Within three working days after receipt of the written summary of the com- student to agencies in the community prepared to provide services plaint, the Director of Advisement and Retention Services or her designate, over an extended period of time. Referrals will be accepted from any will schedule a meeting to try to resolve the dispute. No complaint or source. Students may refer themselves. Referrals of students will also be
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 20 STUDENT HANDBOOK accepted from other students, parents, faculty, staff, and other agencies of their contract. Off campus students may purchase a 5 or 10 meal plan, pay in the community. Referrals should be made to the CCCC Physician cash at the register, or purchase a 10 meal punch card. Meal prices change from Assistant. year to year, however, pricing in any one year will be very competitive with local markets. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information Details about food service offerings, including current prices, are available from The college’s goal is to intervene in substance abuse problems faced by either the Auxiliary Services Office or the Food Service Contractor. students or employees of the college by designing individual intervention plans for persons with substance abuse problems. For information or Information Technology counseling contact the Physician Assistant on the Concordia campus at T-Bird Login 1-800-729-5101 Ext. 237or Pawnee Mental Health at 243-4164. GCC Students can use their T-Bird login to access Canvas, iCloud, email, and students should contact Pawnee Mental Health (785)-762-5250. computers on-campus.
Intervention and Treatment Resources Username: The username for a T-Bird login is normally first initial, middle Concordia referrals: initial, and last name. Kerr’s Counseling, (785) 243-4164 Pawnee Mental Health Services, (785) 243-8900 Password: The password for a T-Bird login is normally last name (lower- CKF Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Services, (785) 243-6091 case) and the last four digits of the social security number. Self-Help Hotline Listings of local AA, NA, Alanon,and OA Meetings, (785) 275- 1822 Example: John A. Smith, with SSN: 999-99-1234. T-Bird email: [email protected] Junction City referrals: Username: jasmith Alcoholics Anonymous (785) 762-6198 Password: smith1234 Pawnee Mental Health Services (785) 762-5250 Konza Prairie Comm. Health Center (785) 238-4711 T-Bird Email All Cloud County Community College students are given a T-Bird Substance Abuse and Health Issues Email account. It is through this email account ONLY that the College Nationally, one-fifth of all college women and one-third of all college will communicate with ALL STUDENTS. Checking this email account men reported one or more alcohol-related problems in the past year. regularly is very important. Be sure you check your junk or spam mailbox Many health-related problems that college students face are related to for emails from Cloud. If you have issues logging onto your @tbirds substance abuse. 90% of all rapes, 50% of all fatal accidents and 50% email, please contact our IT Department at [email protected] or ext. 253. of all homicides are alcohol related. iCloud iCloud is your student web portal. This is where you enroll in your Fitness Center classes, view your student account, check mid-term and final grades, The Fitness Center boasts an impressive selection of equipment for check for missing financial aid documents, and make payment muscular development and cardiovascular workouts. Bench press arrangements prior to the start of each term. stations, squat cages, and a set of free weights complement the array of weight machines. Four treadmills, 4 elliptical machines, and 4 bike CANVAS machines comprise the core group of cardio machines. Around the Canvas is Cloud’s learning management system. Canvas has many great upper level of the gym, the 160 meter track is open to runners and uses for students, such as checking grades throughout the semester, walkers. submitting assignments, and messaging instructors. Each instructor utilizes Canvas to suit their own discipline of instruction. The Fitness Center is closed during home basketball games, volleyball games and during holidays when the college offices are closed. It is The CCCC Computer Usage Policy, Email Policy, and Wireless Policy located on the west end on the upper level of the gym. can be found on the college website at: http://www.cloud.edu/About/ information-technology/Policies/index
FITNESS CENTER Intercollegiate Athletics The intercollegiate athletics programs at Cloud County Community REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS: College offer a variety of sports for men and women, giving student- Monday - Thursday: OPEN 6am – 9pm athletes the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Cloud County Friday: OPEN 6am - 7pm has been a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Saturday: OPEN 10am – 2pm Conference (KJCCC) since 1996, considered by many as the strongest Sunday: OPEN 6pm – 9pm National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) conference in the country. SUMMER HOURS: Monday - Thursday: OPEN 7 am - 7 pm Closed: Friday - Sunday In addition to great intercollegiate athletics, Cloud County has a first- rate coaching staff that is highly decorated and respected throughout Food Service on the Concordia Campus the country. Currently, Cloud County Community College offers Food service is provided by an outside vendor. The College hires a contractor intercollegiate sports in volleyball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s who specializes in food service operations for businesses and public institutions. basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, and wrestling. Students living on campus receive 17 meals per week in T-Bird Cafe as part
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Intramurals The intramural sports program offers a variety of activities designed to Student Organizations meet the diverse needs and interests of the students, faculty, and staff of An important part of any college experience is the extracurricular activi- Cloud County Community College. This program offers the opportunity to ties. Listed below are organizations and activities for student enrichment develop and maintain physical fitness, to compete with and against other at CCCC. Each club must recharter each year. members of the campus community, as well as provides a change from the routine of academic life. Participants have the opportunity to choose Concordia Campus: from various team and individual sports. Academic Excellence So you enjoyed high school quiz bowls? Then, you’ll love Cloud’s Academic Excellence Team, which competes in invitational meets in the fall and main Liability Statement matches in the spring. Contact Jeremy Bohrer • [email protected] All participants should be duly aware of the risk and hazards involved in intramural/recreational sports and fitness activities. All participants should Agriculture voluntarily elect to utilize Cloud County Community College facilities, and • Crops/Soil Judging participate in programs recognizing present conditions and further agree Cloud’s teams will give you the chance to compete on a national stage in to voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury that may be sus- Crops and Soils Judging. We’re the only community college to compete at the tained while using college facilities or participating in programs. Collegiate Crops Contest, and regularly place higher than four-year schools. • Livestock/Horse Judging You’ll have the opportunity to travel around the country, judging at several Cloud County Community College assumes NO responsibility for cost national contests, and getting the chance to network with some of the leading involved with individual injury or property damage incurred in connection competitors in the livestock and horse industries. with the use of college facilities. • Collegiate FFA If you spent time in FFA or 4-H in high school, this is the group for you. You’ll put Participants are reminded that they should review their own situations to your leadership skills into practice through service to the campus and community determine if they have adequate insurance or protection. Contact Jamieson Gross • [email protected] or Chelsea McCall • cmcall@cloud. edu Residence Life Band A unique experience in college housing is available at Cloud County • Pep Band Community College. On campus housing and two non-campus buildings The Rolling Thunder pep band performs at athletic events and campus activities. provide housing for 364 students. Some apartments have their own If you have experience playing an instrument, you can be a part of this fun and kitchen, living room, dining area, two bedrooms and a bath shared by 4 spirited group. residents. Others offer a private bedroom and a semi-private bath. An off • NCK Community Band campus apartment building offers students a chance to enjoy on campus The Community Band is open to musicians of all ages and experiences, and benefits, but the independence of living off campus. performs in concert both on and off campus. Contact Sarah Bernard-Stevens • [email protected]
An Honor’s house is located right across the street from the campus. Cheerleading This living arrangement is by application only and is for those students Members of the Cloud cheer squad help spark and maintain a high level of who demonstrate great leadership in the classroom and elsewhere. excitement at home basketball games. Contact Gail Snyder • [email protected] A campus apartment handbook is provided to each campus resident and is available upon request. Contact the Residence Life department for a Choir current housing contract. Community Chorale Singers from throughout North Central Kansas come together to form a “singing The Residence Life Office also provides many activities and socials for all city” where friends and neighbors gather to perform music. Everyone is welcome students. The Resident Assistants strive to make the on campus living a to join! memorable and positive experience. Dance Team If you enjoy dancing, the Thunderbolt Dance Team might be the right fit for you! Student Services Office - Geary County Campus As a Thunderbolt, you’ll perform at home basketball games and various area The Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus assists events. current and prospective students with admissions, placement Contact Jolie Kasper • [email protected] testing, financial aid, military benefits, enrollment and advising, and retention. Student Services staff and faculty advisors work closely Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) with corresponding offices on the Concordia Campus (Admissions, FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization that provides personal growth, leadership development and career opportunities for students in Advisement, Financial Aid, Student Records, and the Career and family and consumer sciences courses. Transfer Center) to assist Geary County Campus students in all areas of Contact Joan Robison • [email protected] student services. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Students studying at the Geary County Campus should contact This group is dedicated to helping students grow religiously. The group is the Student Services Office at 800-729-5101, ext 714, by e-mail at involved with several activities including Bible study, dinners, retreats and other [email protected], or stop by the office located in the Russell gatherings. Johnson Administration Building. Contact Ted Schmitz • [email protected]
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 22 STUDENT HANDBOOK iWill Phi Theta Kappa If you have a desire to help others, this group is for you. IWILL performs Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that serves to recognize and community service, and gives you the opportunity to interact with the community encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide and provide service to any person or organization in need. opportunities for individual growth and development through the four hallmarks Contact Spencer Farha • [email protected] of leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service. The CCCC Geary County Campus is an award winning Chapter. Students are inducted into PTK each Phi Theta Kappa Spring and Fall based on specific criteria. If you were in National Honors Society, PTK is the next step for you. The Contact Dr. Mitch Stimers • [email protected] or Gwen Carnes • gcarnes@ international honor society with a commitment to academic excellence, cloud.edu leadership and community service. Contact Marc Malone • [email protected] Student Senate The Geary County Campus Student Senate is a student led organization that Student Activities Board (SAB) allows students to have a voice as they participate in campus and community College is more than books and the classroom, and SAB brings the fun to activities. The mission of the Student Senate is to represent the concerns of the campus. SAB develops and organizes campus-wide activities and events that student population, promote good citizenship within the college and the greater give students a chance to be engaged outside the classroom. community, and encourage productive relationships and positive morale. Officers Contact Shane Britt • [email protected] of the Student Senate are elected annually by a popular vote of the student body. Student Senate Contact Keela Andrews • [email protected] Student Senate is a student-led organization that allows students to have a Student Veterans Association voice in campus and community activities. Much like your high school Student The Student Veterans Association is a group that provides support and Council, Senate representatives are elected by the student body to represent the assistance to veterans and their spouses and children to assist with Veteran’s concerns of the students. benefits, education, counseling and social support. This is a new group for Contact Shane Britt • [email protected] the Geary County Campus and it will be a great resource for our students with military service. Theatre Contact Steph Pitchford • [email protected] At Cloud, the theatre department is small, but active. That means you won’t need to wait a semester to perform. You’ll be able to work on your theatrical passion right away. Contact Violette Kjeldgaard • [email protected]
Thunderhead Media At Cloud, we believe students learn best by putting their skills to the test. Our publications do just that with real-world, hands-on experience. If you’re interested in radio, you can join our KVCO team, which features student-run music shows, talk shows and broadcasting sporting events. If the written word is more up your alley, you can join T-Bird Times, the student-run online newspaper, or Cumulus, the online yearbook. Contact Tasha Riggins • [email protected]
Geary County Campus: A & P Club The A&P Club offers students interested in pathophysiology or looking at getting into the healthcare profession a great opportunity to get together and work with like-minded students. Each year, the A&P Club has guest speakers, participates in the Spring Fling, goes on a field trip to visit the cadaver lab at the Concordia Campus and performs a community service project. Contact Dr. Craig Lamb • [email protected]
Fine Arts Club The Fine Arts Club offers students interested in the fine arts the opportunity to mingle with like-minded students. The club offers students an opportunity to promote the fine arts on campus, to showcase talent, and to attend fine arts performances. As a club, we sponsor the Annual Art Show and Open Mic Night in the spring. We try to attend at least one fine arts performance a semester. During GCC’s Halloween festivities, we sponsor the Halloween Face-Off Competition. The Fine Arts Club welcomes all students; a student does not have to be an artist to join Mingle with talent! Contact Suzette Ghent • [email protected] Mutlicultural Student Association This organization offers students a chance to promote cultural awareness and to support social interaction between CCCC - Geary County Campus students through camaraderie, service and scholarship. Being a member of this group is a great way to share your culture and heritage and learn about others. Contact Cindy Lamberty • [email protected]
23 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPUS SECURITY Campus Safety Overview enforcement by calling 911. For information concerning Cloud County At Cloud, student safety is our number one priority. We have a well- Community College’s crime statistics and security policies contact the trained professional staff with years of Director of Auxiliary Services, Janet Eubanks, 785-243-1435 Ext. 342. experience, and their primary goal is to keep students safe. Campus Security Act An officer is on duty seven nights a week during the school year, from 5 Cloud County Community College adheres to the Campus Security Act p.m. to 2 a.m., and is on call 24/7. Officers can also help if you’re locked (Public Law 101 - 542). Current statistics are available upon request out of your apartment, have a dead car battery, flat tire, locked your keys from the Campus Security Office. In compliance with the Campus Sex in your car, or any other type of emergency. Security can be reached by Crime Prevention Act, information concerning registered sex offenders calling 785.243.6646. within the community can be obtained at: www.accessKansas.org/kbi/ ro.shtml. Security can provide help with: * On campus Apartment lock-outs Timely Warnings In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the * Dead car batteries judgment of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs, constitutes an * Flat tires ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be * Unlocking vehicles issued. The warning will be issued through the college email system to * Escort service from 5pm-2am students, faculty, and staff and the emergency notification system. Depending on the particular circumstances of the situation, especially in To keep students safe, Cloud also offers: all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and * Well-lit parking lots individuals, the Vice President for Administrative Services may also post * Self defense classes a notice on the campus web site at www.cloud.edu. In such instances, * Security foot patrol through the apartment grounds and main building a copy of the notice is also posted in each residence life building. The * Posted visiting hours for the campus apartments are Sun-Thurs until web site is immediately accessible via computer by all faculty, staff and 11pm and Fri-Sat until 1am students. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should For more information on Campus Safety contact: report the circumstances to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs Janet Eubanks by phone (785-243-1435 x 204) or in person at the CCCC Business Director of Auxiliary Services Office. 800.729.5101 ext. 342 Campus Security Report Students Right to Know AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT All students attending Cloud County Community College are required to A copy of Cloud County Community College’s Annual Security report can conform to ordinary and usually accepted social customs and to conduct be obtained by contacting Janet Eubanks, Director of Auxiliary Services themselves at all times in a manner befitting of a college student. Each or by accessing the following website: www.cloud.edu/students/safety/ student assumes an obligation to obey all rules and regulations made index by the College and to conform to all local, state and federal laws. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning Infractions of College rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus build- action based upon guidelines established in the College Student ings, on property owned or controlled by Cloud County Community Code of Conduct. Violations of civil and criminal law will be reported College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Persons experiencing or accessible from the campus. It also includes institutional policies con- witnessing a crime should report the incident immediately to local law cerning campus security and safety. CRIME STATISTICS CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 b. Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 b. Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 c. Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 c. Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 1 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 f. Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 f. Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 k. Burglary 7 1 4 k. Burglary 7 1 4 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0
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CRIMINAL OFFENSES - NON CAMPUS CRIMINAL OFFENSES - PUBLIC PROPERTY Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 b. Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 b. Negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 c. Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 c. Sex offenses - Forcible 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 f. Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 f. Sex offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here. • Individual statistics for Rape, Fondling, Incest and Statutory Rape were not collected prior to the 2015 data collection. Prior to the 2015 collection, Rape and Fondling statis- tics were combined under Sex offenses – Forcible, and Incest and Statutory Rape statistics were combined under Sex Offenses – Nonforcible. • As of the 2015 data collection, statistics for Sex offenses – Forcible and Sex offenses – Nonforcible were no longer collected.
HATE CRIMES - ON CAMPUS HATE CRIMES - ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 n. Simple assault 0 0 0 n. Simple assault 0 0 0 o. Larceny-theft 0 0 0 o. Larceny-theft 0 0 0 p. Intimidation 0 0 0 p. Intimidation 0 0 0 q. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0 0 q. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0 0 HATE CRIMES - NON CAMPUS HATE CRIMES - PUBLIC PROPERTY Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 Criminal Offense 2015 2016 2017 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 d. Rape 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 e. Fondling 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 g. Incest 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 h. Statutory rape 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 i. Robbery 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 k. Burglary 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 l. Motor vehicle theft 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 m. Arson 0 0 0 n. Simple assault 0 0 0 n. Simple assault 0 0 0 o. Larceny-theft 0 0 0 o. Larceny-theft 0 0 0 p. Intimidation 0 0 0 p. Intimidation 0 0 0 q. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0 0 q. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property 0 0 0
The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
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VAWA OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS VAWA OFFENSES - NON CAMPUS Crime 2015 2016 2017 Crime 2015 2016 2017 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 b. Dating violence 0 2 0 b. Dating violence 0 0 0 c. Stalking 0 1 0 c. Stalking 0 0 0
VAWA OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES VAWA OFFENSES - PUBLIC PROPERTY Crime 2015 2016 2017 Crime 2015 2016 2017 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 b. Dating violence 0 2 0 b. Dating violence 0 0 0 c. Stalking 0 1 0 c. Stalking 0 0 0
The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
• Statistics for VAWA Offenses were not collected prior to the 2015 data collection.
ARRESTS - ON CAMPUS ARRESTS - NON CAMPUS Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 1 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 3 1 1 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 1 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0
ARRESTS - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES ARRESTS - PUBLIC PROPERTY Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 1 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 3 1 1 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0 The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - ON CAMPUS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - NON CAMPUS Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 1 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 5 2 3 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 29 41 35 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - PUBLIC PROPERTY Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 Law Violation 2015 2016 2017 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 1 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 5 1 3 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 29 34 34 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0 The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
UNFOUNDED CRIMES - UNFOUNDED CRIMES 2015 2016 2017 a. Total unfounded crimes 0 0 0
The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
• Statistics for Unfounded Crimes were not collected prior to the 2015 data collection.
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 26 STUDENT HANDBOOK FIRE STATISTICS - SUMMARY
2015 2016 2017 NAME OF FACILITY FIRES INJURIES DEATHS FIRES INJURIES DEATHS FIRES INJURIES DEATHS Building 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hillside Apartments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Labarge Honor's House 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thunder Hieghts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The crime data reported by the institution have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
• Fires in On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics were not collected prior to the 2010 data collection.
For a copy of the Cloud County Community College campus security reports go to the following website: http://www.cloud.edu/Students/Safety/crime-statistics/ indexInstitutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters, can be obtained by contacting the Director of Auxiliary Services or by accessing the following website: http://www.cloud.edu/Students/Safety/policies-and-documentation/index
Emergency Procedures take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the THOSE USING FACILITIES OF CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE locker rooms and Classrooms 231, 232, and 233. Please take personal ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THIS EMERGENCY belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” PROCEDURE INFORMATION PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. WE ALSO ADVISE is announced by a college official. THAT YOU TAKE TIME TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE SHELTERS ARE LOCATED Cafeteria: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take BEFORE YOUR EVENT BEGINS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS INFORMATION. Room 100 or restrooms in the Student Union area. Please take personal If you need assistance outside of regular college hours (after 5 pm or on weekends), call Security at 785-243-6646. belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official. Emergency Notification Procedure Cook Theatre: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you are instruct- take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the ed to move to the designated safe area or to remain in the classroom locker rooms by the gym area men’s restrooms. Please take personal until the crisis has passed. If you leave the room, take as many of your belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic is announced by a college official. devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area. Conference Room: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Fire Evacuation Music Room 100 or restrooms in the Student Union area. Please take Please take a few minutes to identify the emergency exits closest to you. personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the In the event of a fire, proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building. “all clear” is announced by a college official. Please take personal belongings with you and do NOT use elevators. ROOMS 255-259: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Tornado/Severe Storm Procedure Music Room 10 or restrooms in the Student Union area. Please take Gymnasium: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.
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Best Available Storm Shelters: Emergency Numbers CONCORDIA CAMPUS Police/Sheriff 911 Lower Level (Student Union Area) Fire 911 • Music Room 100 • Restrooms Ambulance 911 Middle Level • Men’s Locker Room • Athletic Training Room Non-Emergency Numbers Law Enforcement Fire • Men’s Restroom • Computer Labs (Rooms 231, Cloud County Sheriff 785-243-3636 232, 233) Concordia 785-243-3131 785-243-4411
• Women’s Locker Room • President’s Office Hospitals Cloud County Health Center Geary Community Hospital • Women’s Restroom 1100 Highland Drive (Concordia) 1102 St. Mary’s Rd. (Junction City) 785-243-1234 785-238-4131 Tech East and Tech West www.cchc.com www.gkhks.org • Interior Restrooms • Nursing Offices Health Department Cloud County Health Department Geary County Health Department • Interior Hallways • Nursing Simulation Lab 910 W. 11th St. (Concordia) 1212 W. Ash St. (Junction City) Wind Energy Technology Facility 785-243-8140 785-762-5788 • Rooms 102 and 103 at the strip mall location Domestic Violence and Kansas Crisis Hotline Sexual Assault 1-888-END-ABUSE (363-2287) • Bathrooms, storage room and Small Hallway at the hangar location www.kcsdv.org/ksresources.html Federal Bureau of 1-316-262-0031 GEARY COUNTY CAMPUS Investigation (Wichita) www.fbi.gov • Interior Restrooms Kansas Bureau of 785-296-8200 • Interior Hallways Investigation www.accesskansas.org/kbi/ Pawnee Mental 785-243-8900 Health Crisis Hotline http://pawnee.org Note: Stay away from windows and exterior doors. Always avoid the (Concordia) EMERGENCY HOTLINE: 1.800.609.2002 GYMNASIUM. Poison Help Hotline 1-800-222-1222 http://www.1-800-222-1222.info/poisonhelp.asp Inclement Weather Procedures Suicide Prevention 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close or classes Hotline www.hopeline.com may be cancelled. Access to cancellation information varies based on Road and Weather Kansas Road Conditions course location. Local radio and TV stations are notified, information Conditions 866-511-KDOT (511-5368) is posted on the college website: www.cloud.edu, and messages are 511 (cell phones) http://511.ksdot.org/KanRoadPublic_VE/Default.aspx available through the phone system 785-243-1435 or 800-729-5101. The college emergency notification system will notify subscribers of Con- Campus Parking Regulations cordia and Geary campuses cancellations. Contact the class location Geary Campus students: Parking is open. Please obey traffic rules in the directly for outreach information. The following radio and TV stations will parking lots and respect the stalls reserved for disabled drivers. be notified: Concordia Campus students:
KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 100.9 FM Clay Center PARKING PERMITS REQUIRED
KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KSAL 1150 AM Salina Parking permits are required for all motor vehicles using CCCC campus
KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita parking lots. Motor vehicles include cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KSNT (TV) Chan. 27/49 Topeka scooters, motor bikes, etc.
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE Parking permits are issued by the Transportation Department in the Business Office. Each person will be issued one permit per academic For Concordia on-campus classes beginning 9:30 am or later, students year (August – July). Permits issued to students living in campus should call the switchboard beginning before 9:30 am are handled housing are included with their housing charges. Students living off by individual course instructors. For classes at GCC, students may campus and community members desiring to regularly use CCCC call (785)238-8010. If the College closes because of weather, that facilities must purchase a permit from the Transportation Department at information will also be posted on www.cancellations.com. a cost of $10 each. Faculty and staff are issued one gratis permit upon Emergency Text Messaging initial employment. Cloud County Community College has recently partnered with Regroup Keep vehicles locked and valuables out of sight to prevent theft. to provide a broad based emergency notification system for Cloud students, faculty and staff. Emergency messages can be delivered Parking regulations are enforced Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. in many different ways: email, text message/SMS, voice broadcast, website, RSS, pagers, mobile devices, and social media like Facebook PARKING REGULATIONS and Twitter. Each student, staff and faculty member will be automatically 1. Permits must be visible through the front windshield. Hanging enrolled in the system and will have the option to choose what format permits from the rear view mirror is preferred. Vehicles without a they would like to receive messages. For more information contact current permit properly displayed will be ticketed. Janet Eubanks, Dir. of Auxiliary Services at ext. 342 or on her cell 785.614.5201. 2. Vehicles parked in handicapped parking stalls must display a
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 28 STUDENT HANDBOOK current ADA tag visible through the front windshield or have a 5. Campus Drive is a designated emergency snow route. Parking permanent ADA rear license plate. Vehicles without a current ADA along Campus Drive is prohibited between November 1 and April 1 tag properly displayed will be ticketed and assessed a $100 fine when snow, sleet or freezing rain is forecast or occurring, per city for the first offense. Subsequent violations will result in the vehicle ordinance 2016-3104, effective February 3, 2016. Violators will be being towed at the owner’s expense. ticketed by the Concordia Police Department a minimum amount of $45, and the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. 3. CCCC uses reserved parking stalls to honor employees of special status and to provide for campus visitors. Employees of special PARKING TICKETS AND FINES status are provided special parking permits authorizing their use Grace period – August 1 – August 31 – Warning issued of the reserved parking stalls. Permits are not required for campus 1st offense - Ticket issued and $25.00 fine assessed visitors. Visitors abusing the use of visitor parking stalls will be 2nd offense - Ticket issued $50.00 fine assessed required to purchase a parking permit. Unauthorized users of 3rd offense - Ticket issued and $100.00 fine assessed reserved parking stalls will be ticketed. 4th offense - Vehicle towed at owner’s expense
4. Parking permits are color-coded based on student residency or REPLACEMENT PARKING PERMITS faculty/staff employment status. Parking is permitted only in the Replacement parking permits are issued by the Transportation stalls marked in the same color as the parking permit. Violators will Department at a cost of $10 each, due at the time of issuance. be ticketed.
29 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK Mission Statement & Guiding Values
MISSION STATEMENT
Cloud County Community College prepares students to lead successful lives and enhances the vitality of our communities.
GUIDING VALUES
Success Students are our central focus, and we strive to see every student succeed. “We champion individual success.”
Excellence We deliver forward thinking programs of study as well as industry-best practices that reflect the highest academic standards. “We are committed to excellence.”
Service We make a positive difference in the lives of our students, community members, and each other through meaningful relationships. “We make a difference.”
Integrity We uphold the highest standards of ethics and public stewardship. “We do what is right.”
Diversity We encourage active citizenship and embrace the diversity of people and ideas. “We are better together.”
Accessibility We provide the best value for a high quality, holistic education. “We ensure every student has opportunities.”
Sustainability We promote renewable energy as well as sustainable lifestyles in our changing world. “We are Black, Gold, and Green.”
Non-discrimination Cloud County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or ancestry in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities. If you have questions, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at: 2221 Campus Drive, Concordia, KS 66901 or at (785) 243-1435, x251 or 800-729-5101, x251.
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