Student Handbook 2020-21
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Danville Area Community College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-21 217-443-3222 www.dacc.edu HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER The information contained in this Handbook is subject to change at any time as deemed necessary by the College. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................................................................................................................ 3 - 13 Welcome; Statement of Non-Discrimination ................................................................................ 3 Mission/Vision/Values ................................................................................................................. 4 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 5 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................... 6 Phone/Fax/Building Numbers ..................................................................................................... 7 Campus Map (p. 8), Building Information (p. 9-10)…………………………………... .............. 8 Emergency Response Guidelines for Students ............................................................................. 11 Academic Advisement and Course Registration Information ..................................................... 14-19 Academic Advisement; Academic Records; Course Registration ............................................... 14 Class Schedule Changes; Financial Responsibility/Tuition & Fee Refunds ............................... 15 Withdrawal Policy; Transfer-In Credit ........................................................................................ 17 Attendance & Leave of Absence; Military Leave; Religious Observances ................................. 18 Student Records Online: Schedules, Bills, Financial Aid, Grades .............................................. 19 Academic & Student Support Services ........................................................................................... 20 - 36 Admissions Office; Testing & Academic Services Center .......................................................... 20 Career and Employment Services; Disability Services ............................................................... 21 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 23 Library ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Mentoring Program; myDACC Portal; Records Office; Special Populations Assistance ........... 26 Student Diversity Team; TRIO Student Success Center ............................................................. 28 Tutoring (Bus/Tech, MASS, Writing Center, Smarthinking) ...................................................... 29 Veterans Multipurpose Center ..................................................................................................... 31 Bookstore; College Catalog; Child Development Center ............................................................ 32 DACC User ID & Password; DACC Student Email Account; Help Desk; ID Cards ................. 33 Lost and Found Service; Security ................................................................................................ 34 Student Insurance; Vermilion County Works; Student Employment ......................................... 35 Scholastic Achievement and Awards .............................................................................................. 37 - 38 Scholarships for Students; Scholars Program; President’s List/Honors List ............................... 37 Graduation; Graduation Honors Recognition .............................................................................. 38 Student Government, Clubs and Organizations ............................................................................ 39 - 45 Student Trustee; Student Clubs & Organizations ........................................................................ 39 Scheduling Club/Organization Activities; List of Clubs and Organizations ............................... 40 Student Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 46 - 109 DACC Policies & Procedures...................................................................................................... 46 Address Changes; Academic Standards of Progress ................................................................... 47 Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Recipients ........................................ 49 Accommodations for Employees, Students, & Visitors with Disabilities ................................... 52 Anti-Harassment in Employment ................................................................................................ 53 Prohibiting Sex-Based Misconduct Policy & Procedures ........................................................... 54 Sexual Assault Awareness Education; Campus Parking & Traffic Violations............................ 71 Cancellation of Classes ................................................................................................................ 72 Complaints/Grievances Resolution Procedures ........................................................................... 73 Computer Lab Rules; Consumer Information; Copyright & Peer-to-Peer File Sharing .............. 77 Cyber-Bullying; Demonstrations on Campus .............................................................................. 79 Disclosure of Private Mental Health Info Act; Drug-Free Environment Information. ................ 80 School Reporting of Drug Violations Act; Drug Prevention & Education Programs ................. 86 Emergency Text/Email Alerts; Firearms Conceal & Carry; Internet/DACCNet Use ................. 88 Plagiarism; Registered Sex Offenders Must Report .................................................................... 90 Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................. 91 Student Communications: Students’ Right to Privacy/FERPA ................................................... 100 Students Right-to-Know Report .................................................................................................. 101 Security Report ............................................................................................................................ 103 Tobacco Free Campus Policy; Voters Registration Notice ......................................................... 107 Students’ Rights & Responsibilities/Quick Reference Guide ..................................................... 108 Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 110 COVID Student Safety Plan ............................................................................................................ 111 2 Welcome DACC Students! On the behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Administration, Faculty, Staff, and the Office of Student Services, we would like to welcome you to Danville Area Community College. We are elated that you have chosen DACC! We realize that your college interests, needs, and experiences are diverse. This understanding has resulted in a variety of services, policies, and procedures to meet the multitude of stakeholders’ needs. While the Fall semester is presenting us all with challenges that we would prefer not to deal with, our ingenuity and tenacity will get us through it. Your goals and dreams are still achievable despite COVID-19. It is DACC’s mission to provide the education and support services you need to continue your educational journey. The Student Handbook explains many of the services, regulations and policies which affect the quality of student life at DACC, whether it is on-campus or online. Please take time to read through the information in this booklet. This Handbook has been prepared for YOU, the student, to enhance your educational experience at DACC. The major themes of the handbook include the following: General Information Academic Advisement & Course Registration Information Academic & Student Support Services Scholastic Achievements & Awards Student Government, Clubs & Organizations Campus Safety & Security Student Rights & Responsibilities Academic Calendar We’ve also added a supplement to the traditional Student Handbook for FY21. The supplement contains the DACC Pandemic Safety Plan for Students. This supplement will alert you to additional guidelines and protocols set in place to keep all students, staff, and community members safe during these unprecedented times. We are here to serve you and welcome any comments or suggestions you may have which will assist us to better meet your needs or the needs of other students. Please contact the Vice President of Student Services, Stacy Ehmen, at [email protected] with your input and/or questions. Again, we welcome you to campus and wish you success in your educational endeavors at DACC! Sincerely, DACC Student Services Team STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Danville Area Community College does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status,