Student Handbook 2020
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!TLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK atlantic.edu WELCOME TO ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE! I would like to welcome you to the Atlantic Cape family. Whether you are a new or returning student, a recent high school graduate or a returning adult, you will find Atlantic Cape to be a college that supports, encourages and empowers our students. The mission of the Student Affairs area is to provide you with the services necessary to achieve your academic, career and personal goals. We encourage you to take “ownership” of your education and use the many services available to help you. We are glad you have chosen our college and will make every effort to ensure that your experience is rewarding. I strongly encourage you to participate in student clubs, organizations and athletic activities. Being connected will enhance your academic experience while helping you develop key career and personal skills. If you have a question or comment about your education and do not know where to go, please contact a Student Affairs staff member for assistance. We wish you success in pursuit of your goals. Please remember that we are here for you! Paula Stewart Davis Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management 2 Table of Contents Welcome to Atlantic Cape Community College! ....................................................................................................... 2 Atlantic Cape Community College Mission Statement ....................................................................................................... 9 Mission, Values, Vision and Goal ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Student Affairs Mission Statement ..........................................................................................................................................10 Statement of Nondiscrimination .............................................................................................................................................11 Where to file a complaint ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 TELEPHONE NUMBERS ................................................................................................................................................................12 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................16 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................................................16 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY APPEAL PROCESS .................................................................................................................... 17 ACADEMIC STANDARDS ..............................................................................................................................................................18 ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................18 ACADEMIC PROBATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 ACADEMIC SUSPENSION FROM FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT ................................................................................. 18 ACADEMIC DISMISSAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION CHART .............................................................................................................................. 19 ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION APPEALS .......................................................................................................................... 19 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION .................................................................................................................................................................20 ATHLETIC FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................................................................20 ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS AND CLASSROOM SUCCESS ..........................................................................................20 ATTIRE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20 BOOKSTORES ..................................................................................................................................................................................20 BULLETIN BOARDS........................................................................................................................................................................21 BURSAR’S OFFICE...........................................................................................................................................................................21 BUS SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................................................................21 CAFETERIA .......................................................................................................................................................................................21 3 CANCELLATION OF CLASSES ......................................................................................................................................................22 CAREER CENTER & CAREER SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................22 CELL PHONE POLICY .....................................................................................................................................................................22 CENTER FOR ACCESSIBILITY .....................................................................................................................................................22 ELIGIBILITY................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 23 PLACEMENT TESTING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................................... 24 CHARGEBACKS ................................................................................................................................................................................24 CHILD CARE FACILITIES ..............................................................................................................................................................24 CODE OF CONDUCT........................................................................................................................................................................24 COMPUTER LABS............................................................................................................................................................................24 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................................25 CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS ..............................................................................................................................................25 COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................25 COURSE DROP/ADD OR CHANGES ...........................................................................................................................................25 CREDIT AMNESTY PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................................26 CULTURAL EVENTS .......................................................................................................................................................................26 DROP/ADD .......................................................................................................................................................................................26 DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION...........................................................................................................................................26 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND (EOF) ........................................................................................................................27 EMERGENCY CLOSINGS/CANCELLATIONS 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