Student Handbook Hinds Community College RAYMOND CAMPUS P.O
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Tech Checklist for Success 2020 - 2021 <Start_Strong> • Right Devices • We recommend laptops and tablets. Highly recommended to NOT depend on your phone for coursework purposes. • You can purchase a laptop or tablet from the bookstore with cash, credit or available Financial Aid. • Campuses offer libraries/media centers with open computer labs, as well as some programs of study. • Correct Browsers • We recommend Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best operating experience. <Be_Secure> • HindsNet Credentials • ID: first initial of your last name + seven-digit ID number • Default Password: first and last initial capitalized + six-digit birthdate (mmddyy) + $ (dollar sign) • Password Reset Program • Change your default password by enrolling in the Password Reset Program located on My.Hinds. <Stay_Connected> • Hinds Email • Official communications channel between Hinds and you! • Sync Your Devices • Have your email, Office 365, and Skype at your fingertips! • Mobile App • Ellucian Go is the official mobile app for Hinds! <Be_Productive> • My.Hinds • Your portal for infomation about classes, Financial Aid, and more! • Office 365 • Outlook Email, Skype for Business, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote and OneDrive for Business (unlimited cloud storage) • WEPA • Printing kiosks that allow you to print around campus! IT SUPPORT CENTER | 601.857.3344 | [email protected] In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: Sherry Franklin, Vice President for Utica Campus and Administrative Services, Box 1003, Utica, MS 39175; Phone: 601.885.7002 or Email: [email protected]. Title IX: Randall Harris, Vice President for Advancement and Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601.857.3889 or Email: [email protected]. 2020-2021 Student Handbook Hinds Community College www.hindscc.edu RAYMOND CAMPUS P.O. Box 1100 • Raymond, Mississippi 39154-1100 UTICA CAMPUS 34175 Hwy. 18 • Utica, Mississippi 39175-9599 JACKSON CAMPUS Academic/Technical Center 3925 Sunset Drive • Jackson, Mississippi 39213-5899 Nursing/Allied Health Center 1750 Chadwick Drive • Jackson, Mississippi 39204-3490 RANKIN CAMPUS 3805 Highway 80 East • Pearl, Mississippi 39208-4295 VICKSBURG-WARREN CAMPUS 755 Highway 27 South • Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180-8699 Hinds inds Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097— 404/679.4501) to award the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Applied Science degree, and career and technical certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hinds Community College. Accredited by Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation Member of Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges Member of Mississippi Association of Colleges Member of American Association of Community and Junior Colleges Member of Mississippi Virtual Community College ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN OFFICIAL HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COLLEGE AND ANY PERSON OR ENTITY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. INFORMATION IN OFFICIAL COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. ALTHOUGH EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT IS MADE TO PRESENT CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION, HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAKES NO GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISTRICT INFORMATION COVID-19 Protocol ........................................................back cover Code of Conduct. .Inside back cover Campus Addresses/Title Page .....................................................1 Table of Contents . .............................................................. 2-4 College Vision, Mission ............................................................5 College Calendar 2020-2021. ..................................................... 5-11 College Office Hours .............................................................11 Communication- Purpose of Student Handbook – To communicate student rights/responsibilities ................................ 11-12 Clery Disclosure/Title IX/Crime/Emergency Procedures .......................... 12-13 Drug/Alcohol Effects, Consequences and Laws ......................................13 Copyright Restrictions Notice Warning .......................................... 13-14 Directory of Services, Department, Location and Phone ............................ 14-15 Damage or Loss of Personal Property ...............................................15 Emergency Procedures. 15-17 DISTRICT STUDENT SERVICES Philosophy/Objectives of Student Services Work .....................................18 Counseling Services ........................................................... 18-19 College Assistance Program .......................................................19 Disability Support Services ........................................................19 Refund Policy ................................................................ 19-20 Financial Aid Programs and Policies ............................................. 20-21 Federal Programs and State Programs ........................................... 21-23 Financial Aid/Policy on Satisfactory Scholastic Progress ........................... 23-25 Scholarship Policies (Hinds CC, Foundation, ACT and GED®) ...................... 26-35 Veterans Services/Regulations .................................................. 35-36 Grievance Procedure for Students. 37-38 Health and Insurance Services .....................................................38 Recognitions and Awards ...................................................... 38-39 Online Services ..................................................................39 Hinds e-Mail – My.Hinds .........................................................39 Canvas .........................................................................39 My.Hinds .......................................................................39 iLink .........................................................................39 Eagle One Alert ..................................................................39 Hinds Debit Card – Refunds .......................................................39 Housing and Residence Life Information ......................................... 40-48 Eligibility, Applying, Contract Obligations ....................................... 40-43 Residence Hall Rules and Regulations ........................................... 44-48 Single Stop ......................................................................48 Intercollegiate Athletics, Drug Education/Testing, Scholarships ..................... 48-49 International Student Services .....................................................49 Orientation – Programs, Credit Course ..............................................49 Workforce Development/District Adult Education Center Services .................. 49-50 COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Institute for Honors, Leadership and International Studies ............................51 Learning Resources/Library Services ............................................ 51-52 eLearning .................................................................... 52-53 2 Instructional Technology .........................................................512 Distance Learning ............................................................. 52-53 Media Services ..................................................................53 COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES Appeal of a Final Grade ...........................................................54 Attendance/Withdrawal Policy ................................................. 54-55 Tardies, Excused/Unexcused/Excessive Absences .............................55 Notice of Absence Procedure ................................................56 Appeals/No Show Policy ...................................................56 Withdrawal from a Course (Single Course Withdrawal). 56-57 Repeating a Course/Withdrawal from College ............................. 57-58 Dishonesty, Cheating, and/or Plagiarism ......................................... 58-59 Scholastic Probation and Suspension ............................................ 59-60 Scholastic Restart Policy ..........................................................60 Intellectual Property Rights/Academic Freedom .................................. 60-61 STUDENT SERVICES POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Message from District Dean/Code of Conduct .......................................61 Campus Solicitation Regulations (Political, fund raising, etc.) ..........................62 Computers and Internet Use Regulations; Email Regulations ....................... 62-63 Conduct (On-campus Class/Online Class, LRC, Cafeteria, Club, Dining Services Rules, Wellness Complex, Gym) ............................