2021-2022 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. 750 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. 205 Athletics...... ext. 290 Campus Director...... ext. 723 Bookstore...... ext. 289 Career Center...... ext. 323 Business Office ...... ext. 205 Financial Aid...... ext. 714 Cafeteria...... ext. 305 Front Desk...... ext. 710 Campus Security...... 785.243.6646 College Information Center...... 0 Career Center...... ext. 323 IT ...... ext. 253 Children’s Center ...... ext. 755 Student Retention...... ext. 713 ESL...... ext. 241 Student Services ...... ext. 714 Financial Aid...... ext. 281 Student Success Center...... ext. 730 Fitness Center...... ext. 341 Student Support Services (TRIO)...... ext. 732 Foundation...... ext. 232 Student Records...... ext. 210 College Information Center...... 0 VA Representative ...... ext. 714 IT ...... ext. 253 Library...... ext. 224 Online & Outreach Residence Life...... ext. 268 Student Affairs...... ext. 340 Admissions...... ext. 212 Student Retention...... ext. 317 Advisement Center...... ext. 275 Mental Health Services ...... ext. 261 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. 362 Online Courses...... ext. 377 VA Representative...... ext. 207

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2021-2022 Academic Calendar 4 Mission Statement/Guiding Values 5 Non-discrimination 5

Student Expectations 7 Student Code of Conduct 10 Format Complaint Process 8-11 Sexual Respect and Title IX 10 Student Privacy Rights (FERPA) 11 Academic Integrity and Honesty 11-12

Enrollment Services & Resources 13 Admissions, Advisement Center 13 Bookstore 13 Business Office, Payment of Tuition and Fees 13 Enrollment Procedures 13-15 Academic Probation & Suspension 15 Financial Aid 15-16 Military Education Benefits, Institutional Scholarships 16 Student Records, Transcripts 17

Academic Support Services & Resources 18 Academic Due Process 18 Administrative Withdrawal Procedures 18 Adult Education Program 19 Attendance 19 Career and Transfer Center 19 Children’s Center 19 Course Transfer and Program Articulation 19 Disability Services 19-20 Grading System 20 Graduation 20-21 Library 21 Online Courses 21 Student Retention Specialists 21 Student Success Center 21 TRiO Student Support Services 21-22

Student Services & Student Life Resources 22 Accommodation for Disability, Accommodation Due Process 22-23 Hava Java Coffee Shop 23 Health Services 23 Fitness Center 23 Food Service on the Concordia Campus 23 Information Technology 23-24 Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals 24 Residence Life 24 Student Services - Geary County Campus 24 Student Organizations 24-25

Public Safety & Campus Security 26 Campus Safety Overview 26 Students Right to Know 26 Campus Security Act 26 Timely Warnings 26 Campus Security Report, Crime Statistics 26-29 Emergency Procedures, Inclement Weather Procedures 29-30 Emergency Text Messaging 30 Campus Parking Regulations 20-31

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR This calendar is subject to change. An up-to-date calendar and schedule can found on the Cloud website www.cloud.edu. Aug 12 Student Services Day - GCC Aug 16 Student Services Day (pm) -Concordia Aug 17 Classes begin - All campuses (Full Session & First Session)

Sep 6 Labor Day - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations)

Oct 4-6 Mid-Term Exams for Full Session Classes Oct 5-6 Final Exams - 1st Session Oct 7-8 FALL BREAK for Students- NO CLASSES Oct 11 2nd Session Begins

Nov 11 Veterans Day - COLLEGE CLOSED -No classes (all locations) Nov 24-26 Thanksgiving Break - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations)

Dec 6-9 Final Exams for Full & 2nd Session Classes Dec 20-Dec 31 Winter Break - COLLEGE CLOSED - No Classes (all locations)

Dec 10 Winter Term Begins Jan 14 Winter Term Ends

Jan 13 Student Services Day - GCC Jan 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - COLLEGE CLOSED Jan 18 New Student Orientation - Concordia & GCC/Student Services Day (pm) - Concordia Jan 19 Classes begin - All Locations (Full Session & First Session)

Feb 21 President’s Day - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations)

Mar 7-11 Mid-Terms - Full Session Mar 10-11 Final Exams - 1st Session Mar 14-20 Spring Break - COLLEGE CLOSED No classes (all locations) Mar 21 Second Session Begins

Apr 15 Good Friday - COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations)

May 9-12 Final Exams (Full & 2nd Session Classes) May 13 Commencement - 7 p.m. at Concordia for all graduates May 30 Memorial Day - COLLEGE CLOSED - Concordia & GCC

May 31 Summer School begins - (Full & 1st Session)

Jun 30 Last Day for 1st Session

Jul 4 Independence Day- COLLEGE CLOSED - No classes (all locations) Jul 5 2nd Session Summer Begins

Aug 4 Last Day for Summer School - (Full & 2nd Session)

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Cloud County Community College prepares students to lead successful lives and enhances the vitality of our communities.

SUSTAINABILITY SUCCESS We are Black, Gold, and Green We champion individual success.

ACCESSIBILITY EXCELLENCE We ensure every student We are committed has opportunities. to excellence.

DIVERSITY SERVICE We are better together. We make a difference.

INTEGRITY We do what is right.

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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6 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Student Code of Conduct (Institutional Policy E1) - updated 1/30/2018 Assault and Battery - No student shall threaten or commit a physical or Students enrolling at Cloud County Community College are expected sexual assault on faculty, staff, or another student or visitor. No student to conduct themselves as responsible individuals. Students are subject shall force or threaten to force another student, faculty, or staff member to the jurisdiction of the College during their period of enrollment. No to have sexual contact against that person’s will. No student shall student shall violate any published regulation of the Student Code of engage in psychological harm, stalking, dating violence, or other Conduct adopted or approved by the Cloud County Community College domestic violence offenses against another person. Any student Board of Trustees. Additionally, no student shall (a) violate federal or charged with assault, sexual assault, or battery on or off campus may state law or local ordinance, (b) aid or abet any other violation of federal be prosecuted under criminal statutes and disciplined under the campus law, state law, local ordinance, or this Student Code of Conduct, (c) Student Code of Conduct. The College reserves the right to pursue violate any other CCCC policy. disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct even if the authorities do not pursue criminal charges for the action. Any College Upon violation of the student code of conduct in which the threat is not employee, student, or visitor who observes a potential violent or life imminent (i.e., not a deemed an emergency), the College will determine threatening behavior has the right to immediately seek emergency if the student/s involved have a documented disability through Disability assistance by calling 911 without consent of College authority. Services at CCCC. If the student is found to have a documented disability with the College, the student’s disability will be considered Assembly - Free and open assembly is permitted subject to reasonable before taking disciplinary action. The assessment will include but is not time, place, and manner restrictions. For the purposes of this code, limited to (a) the duration, (b) nature and severity of the risk of harm to assembly is defined as an individual or group organizing for the purpose the health or safety of others, (c) the probability that the potential injury of communication. Use of College space should be requested through will actually occur, and (d) whether reasonable modifications of the established facility reservation procedures. College’s policies, practices, or procedures, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, will mitigate the risk. All assessments in regard to Computer/Campus Computing Systems - No student shall engage in students with disabilities in reference to student discipline issues will be the following: conducted by Cloud County Community College’s Behavioral a) Intentional corruption or misuse of College computer systems Intervention Team (BIT). b) Use of systems for illegal or criminal activity The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, against those students who, in the finding of c) The use of campus owned and operated computer networks, systems, the College administration, have not acted in the best interest of other or software and hardware, for the posting of materials to electronic students, faculty, staff, or the College as a whole. bulletin boards, chat rooms, mail lists, or via conventional e-mail that may be offensive or obscene is prohibited. Examples of “offensive” or The following types of behavior are considered violations of the student “obscene” material includes use of profanity, viewing pornography, code of conduct and may subject the student to disciplinary action and/or defamation and harassment in violation of College policies and all referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies. applicable federal and state laws.

Academic Integrity and Honesty d) Use of the campus computing system for commercial or profit activities Students are expected to adhere to standards of honesty in all areas of academic pursuit. Students who compromise the integrity of the e) Attempts to disrupt or support the disruption of College or external classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College. information technology services, systems, or users-disruptive activities (See Institutional Policy D17.) include, but are not limited to: sending unauthorized mass, chain or spam mail knowingly transmitting any computer viruses, worms, etc. hosting or Alcohol and Controlled Substances - Students at Cloud County using open mail relays on College equipment Community College are required to follow all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the consumption of alcohol or use of controlled f) The use of group websites for the publication or distribution of substances. No student shall consume or possess controlled copyrighted materials of licensed software. substances, including the possession of controlled substance (See Institutional Policy C21.) paraphernalia, on any College-owned or College-operated facility or at any College-sponsored event or activity either on or off campus. This Contracts - No student shall enter into a contract with an outside includes off-campus trips, internship experiences, or any off-campus agency using the name of the College. Contracts entered into in Cloud County Community College sponsored gathering. violation of this rule shall be the personal responsibility of the student. No student shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, Counterfeiting and Altering - No student shall reproduce, copy, or or be under the influence of a controlled substance. Illicit drug usage tamper with or alter in any way, manner, shape or form, any writing, within the context of competitive athletics can compromise the physical record, document or identification or any form used or maintained by well-being, health, and safety of the individual; therefore, all athletes will the College. This shall include electronic and computerized data. be subject to random drug screening. (See Institutional Policy E4.)

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7 STUDENT HANDBOOK Bullying, Discrimination, or Harassment - No student shall engage in Tobacco usage is defined as the burning, chewing, or any other method bullying, discrimination, or harassment of another student, staff, faculty of inhaling or otherwise consuming any natural tobacco or tobacco- member, or visitor. Harassment is prohibited based on race, color, age, derived products through the use of, but not limited to: cigarettes (clove, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or bidis, kerteks), electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah- other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified smoked products and oral tobacco (spit and spitless, smokeless, chew, by applicable federal and state laws. Any action or situation created snuff). recklessly or intentionally by an individual or organization to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule to any student Theft/Vandalism - No student shall engage in the theft of or damage to or prospective student, staff, faculty, or visitor will not be tolerated. This property belonging to another person or the College. This includes includes the use of electronic media to perform such acts. tampering with coin-operated machines, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, defacing of public property, and unauthorized Disruptive Behavior - No student shall behave in a manner that is relocating. unacceptable in a learning environment or that endangers or infringes upon the rights and/or safety of themselves or other students or staff. Weapons - Cloud County Community College prohibits the possession Any obstruction or disruption of an educational process, administrative or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons or any facsimile thereof process, or other campus function is prohibited. within any College building or facility on College property or at any College sponsored classes, events, or activities. (See Institutional Policy Dumping and Littering - No student shall deposit, dump, litter or F12.) otherwise dispose of any refuse on College property, except in duly designated refuse depositories. Sanctions: The following sanctions may be imposed, in no specific order, upon any Electronic Devices - Cellular phones, pagers, Personal Digital student found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Assistants, Personal Communication Devices and other electronic Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: devices shall not be used in a manner that causes disruption in the classroom, library or within any College owned or College operated Warning: Warning is an opportunity for a student to be given a clear facilities. This includes abuse of cellular devices with photographic directive to change/modify behavior in lieu of an official disciplinary capability. Utilizing these devices for the purposes of photographing test sanction being imposed. questions or engaging in other forms of academic misconduct or illegal activity is prohibited, as is photographing individuals in secured areas Restitution: Restitution is the reimbursement for damages to or such as lavatories or locker rooms. Taking photographs of any misappropriation of property. This may take the form of appropriate individuals without their consent is strictly prohibited. services or other compensation. Common assessment may be made to groups of students for damage occurring in common areas shared by False Information - No student shall furnish false information, including group members. false reports of fires or bomb threats, to any College official. Fine: Students may be assessed a fine for violation(s) of the Student Fire Hazard - No student shall engage in any activities which create a Code of Conduct. fire hazard or other dangerous condition. Community Service Hours: The student or student organization may Gambling - No student shall engage in any form of gambling on College be required to complete a designated number of hours in the service of owned or operated property including College owned computer systems, the College or community. or at College sponsored events either on or off campus or through the use of College owned computer systems. Loss of Privilege: Loss of Privilege is the limitation of activities or privileges on campus for a designated period of time. Hazing - Any action or situation created recklessly or intentionally by an individual or organization to produce mental or physical discomfort, Loss of Housing Privilege: Loss of Housing Privilege is the temporary embarrassment, or ridicule to any student or prospective student of or permanent loss of campus residency. Cloud County Community College will not be tolerated. Confiscation: Confiscation is the removal of offensive or prohibited Interference - No student shall directly interfere with a student, faculty property. member, or officer of Cloud County Community College in the perfor- mance of their duties. Censure: Censure is a written reprimand of violation or specified regulations, including the possibility of severe judicial sanctions in the Tobacco Use - Tobacco use is not allowed, except in outdoor event of a future violation of any College regulation within a stated designated posted areas that are a minimum of 20 feet from entrances, period of time. exits, and ventilation areas. Tobacco use is not allowed within College owned buildings or College leased or rented facilities, and public areas. Probation: Probation is a period of time during which the privilege of continuing in student status is conditional. The conditions may include, but are not limited to, loss of privileges, to which a current student would

8 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK otherwise be entitled and an acknowledgment by the student that any document including sanctions, if any, will be prepared and the additional violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in more responding party, the reporting party, and the Resolution Officer will sign serious sanctions. the document. The College will consider the matter to be resolved. Students appealing the decision of the Resolution Officer will provide Preventive Suspension: The appropriate Vice President or Dean has all written evidence discussed at the initial hearing and present it to the the authority to immediately impose a preventive suspension in the event Dean of Student Affairs within five (5) business days. that a student’s continued presence on campus poses a significant danger to others, and/or there is reasonable cause to believe that such a (c) The Dean of Student Affairs will notify the Appeals Committee within preventive Suspension is required to protect lives or property and to five (5) business days of the appeal. The Appeals Committee will hold a insure the maintenance of order. During the preventive suspension hearing within five (5) business days of being notified of the appeal. A period student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are hearing will be held to dress the views of all parties involved. The hearing removed for a specified period of time. Students who are on preventive will be audio recorded and a written record will be maintained. suspen-sion may not be on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College activities either on or off campus. Cloud County Community College Appeals Committee The Appeals Committee hears nonsexual misconduct cases involving Disciplinary Suspension: Suspension is the separation of the student violations of the Student Code of Conduct not resolved with the from student status from the campus for a definite period of time, after Resolution Officer. which the student is eligible to return. During the suspension period student status is terminated and all rights and privileges are removed for Appeals Committee reviews the recommended sanction(s) and affirms or a specified period of time. Students who are on suspension may not be denies its appropriateness. If relevant, the Appeals Committee may on campus, enter campus facilities, or participate in College activities discuss a previous pattern of behavior related to the student. The either on or off campus. Tuition and Fees will not be refunded to students Appeals Committee arrives at a decision regarding each situation, who are suspended from the College. Special conditions affecting applies sanctions to each particular case, completes documentation eligibility for readmission may be designated at the time of suspension. relevant to each case, and notifies all parties involved of decisions relevant to each case. Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent separation of the student from student status from the campus. There is no refund of tuition, room, Witnesses for both the responding party and reporting party may be board, or fees to students who are expelled. Note: Students who are asked to provide information supporting or refuting the alleged violation. expelled from the College must leave the campus within a period of time specified by the College President or their designee. Following statements, questions, and supporting or refuting information presented to the Appeals Committee, an executive session to decide Institutional Steps in Processing Complaint appropriate sanctions will be conducted. Any member of the College community can lodge a complaint against any student or student organization believed to be in violation of the The chairperson of the Appeals Committee will provide a written copy of Student Code of Conduct. Any non-resident complaint related to the the decision to the reporting party and responding party within 24 hours violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be forwarded to the of the closing of the formal hearing. campus Resolution Officer or the Title IX Coordinator. All residence life complaints related to the violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be The members of the Cloud County Community College Appeals first addressed by the Residence Life Coordinator. If an agreement is not Committee are appointed by the Dean of Student Affairs and will remain reached, the matter can be appealed to the Resolution Officer. Certain on the committee for a period of one (1) academic year. This committee violations could warrant immediate action taken by the appropriate Dean, will consist of the following: Vice President or President if deemed necessary. In order to provide fair and impartial treatment of all disciplinary cases, the following steps will be observed in all formal disciplinary proceedings: Chairperson: A member of the Student Services Staff A support staff member (a) All nonsexual misconduct complaints including allegations of criminal A faculty member offenses must be made in writing to the Resolution Officer. Contact A member of the administrative staff or support the Human Resources Office for the name of the Campus Resolution A full-time student, preferably a member of the Student Senate. Officer at each campus. The complaint should include the date, time, location, parties involved, and a description of the incident. When written complaint is logged with the Resolution Officer, the responding party will For the purpose of a hearing, a quorum will consist of three persons, be notified in writing of the complaint, including alleged violation, within (two at-large members of the Appeals Committee and the Chairperson). a 24 hour time period. At this time, the Resolution Officer will investigate In all cases the Appeals Committee arrives at a decision and applies the complaint to determine if a policy violation has occurred appropriate relevant sanctions. course of action and/or sanction will be rendered. The Appeals Committee will notify the appropriate Dean or Vice (b) If an agreement is reached on the complaint(s)/violation(s), a written President of the sanction(s).

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9 STUDENT HANDBOOK safe learning and working environment. In compliance with federal law, The reporting party and responding party have the right to appeal specifically Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Act (Clery Act), the Violence decisions of the Appeals Committee to the College President. The against Women Act (VAWA), and the Campus Sexual Violence reporting party or responding party must file a written appeal within in Elimination Act (SaVE Act), CCCC has adopted procedures to prevent five (5) business days of the Appeals Committee decision. When the and respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating written decision of the Appeals Committee is made available and the violence, harrasement, and stalking. case re-sults in suspension or expulsion from the College, the responding party has 48 hours to file a written appeal to the College DEFINITIONS President. Sexual Misconduct Any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without The reason(s) a student may appeal a decision is/are: consent or by force, intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. Procedures were not followed Evidence did not justify results Discrimination Sanction was not consistent with the nature of the violation The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or There is new evidence (not available or withheld at the hearing) things as defined in Policy C5.

Appeals to College President Title IX Coordinator The College President hears nonsexual misconduct appeals regarding The Title IX Coordinator oversees implementation of Cloud County the disciplinary situation and may reverse or affirm the Appeals Community College’s Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity plan and Committee’s decision, or impose a lesser or more severe sanction and the Cloud County Community College’s policy on equal opportunity, consider any evidence not previously available to the Appeals harassment and nondiscrimination. The Title IX Coordinator acts with Committee in their decision. independence and authority free of conflicts of interest. To raise any concern involving a conflict of interest by the Title IX Coordinator, The responding party has the right to appeal the decision of the College contact the Cloud County Community College President 2221 Campus President to the Board of Trustees. The responding party must notify the Drive, Concordia, KS, (785) 243-1435, ext. 262. To raise concerns Board of Trustees the desire to appeal within five (5) business days after regarding a potential conflict of interest with any other administrator receipt of notification of the College President’s decision. involved in the ERP, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Appeals to the Board of Trustees Reporting Party The Board of Trustees will hear all appeals regarding the College Any individual who makes a report of gender discrimination, sexual President’s decision at the next scheduled Board of Trustees meeting. harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual exploitation or The hearing before the Board of Trustees shall be on the record retaliation. developed before the Appeals Committee. No new evidence shall be received by the Board of Trustees. The parties may be represented by Responding Party attorneys and shall have the right to present written or oral arguments Any individual who is alleged to have violated the College policy on as directed by the Board of Trustees. The Board shall render its gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual decision by a majority vote of those members in attendance. The assault, sexual exploitation, or retaliation and who is named in a report Board’s decision shall be in writing and include written findings of fact alleging violation. supported by evidence in the record. Inquiries about and reports regarding this policy and procedure may be Disciplinary Records made internally to: To assure students’ rights to privacy, disciplinary records are kept separate from academic records. Investigative materials relating to Beth Whisler violation of College policy are maintained in the office of the Dean of Title IX Coordinator Student Affairs. The disclosure of information from the disciplinary 2221 Campus Dr. records will comply with the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act. (785) 243-1435, ext. 262 • [email protected] When disclosure is compelled by legal process or by student consent, only the Dean of Student Affairs or the President of the College shall Rob Zima give authorization for the release of disciplinary records. Disciplinary Title IX Deputy Coordinator/Investigator records are kept in confidential files for at least 7 years after the student 2221 Campus Dr. leaves Cloud County Community College. Expulsion records are kept in (785) 243-1435, ext. 218 • [email protected] confidential files for 25 years after the student leaves Cloud County Community College.

Sexual Respect and Title IX (Institutional Policy E17) Cloud County Community College (CCCC) is committed to providing a

10 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK Inquiries may be made externally to: will be scheduled within 10 working days following the student request, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in writing, to hold the hearing. The hearing will be with the Registrar, U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, College vice presidents, and the president. After the hearing, if the DC 20202-1100 College still decides not to amend the record, the eligible student has Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481 the right to place a statement within the record setting forth their view Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 about the contested information. TDD#: (877) 521-2172 • The College must have written permission from the eligible student in Email: [email protected] order to release any non-directory information from a student’s education Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr record. However, FERPA allows the College to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Kansas City Area (34 CFR § 99.31): Office • School officials with legitimate educational interest; Gateway Tower II • Other schools to which a student is transferring; 400 State Ave., Suite 905 Kansas City, KS 66101 Phone: 1-800-669- • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; 4000 • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; Fax: (913) 551-6957 • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; TTY: 1-800-669-6820 • Accrediting organizations; Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/kansascity/ • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and Registered Sex Offenders Enrolled at Cloud • State and local authorities within a juvenile justice system pursuant to Any individual considered a sex offender by the federal or state judicial specific State law. system is required to register this status with the College when they is enrolled. Failure to register with the College will subject the student to The College may disclose, without consent, “directory” information. disciplinary action which may include probation, suspension or expulsion Directory information is limited to: from school. A copy of the documentation is kept in the Vice President • Name for Administrative Services. Any faculty member, activity sponsor or • Address(es) the Coordinator of Residence Life who has a registered sex offender • Telephone number(s) enrolled in their classes, residence halls, or activities will be notified by • Email address(es) confidential mail. This information must not be released from the faculty, • Dates of attendance activity sponsor or Coordinator of Residence Life to anyone. Should • Classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) faculty members or activity sponsors have any questions about the • Enrollment status (full-time, half-time, etc.) student, he/she should contact the Vice President for Administrative • Class type (day, evening, etc.) Services. A list of registered sex offenders in a community is kept on file • Previous institution(s) attended with the local police department. The website address for Registered • Major field(s) of study Sex Offenders in Kansas is https://www.accesskansas.org/ registered-of- • Awards, honors (includes Honor Roll) fender/index.html (Rev. 7/07) • Degrees conferred (including dates) • Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and activities Student Privacy Rights (FERPA) (Institutional Policy E5) • Physical factors (height, weight of athletes) Cloud County Community College complies with the Family Education Students may withhold free disclosure of Directory Information (on all or Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). FERPA is a Federal law that none basis) to non-institutional persons or organizations. Students protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to have the option to protect their privacy and not have such information as all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. address and telephone number released. A written request to withhold Department of Education. this information should be submitted to the Office of Student Records. Otherwise, the College assumes you approve of disclosure of that FERPA gives the student certain rights with respect to their education information. Requests will be honored for only one academic year; records. These rights begin when the student enrolls at Cloud County therefore, requests to withhold Directory Information must be filed Community College. Students to whom the rights have transferred are annually. “eligible students.” • Eligible students have the right to inspect and review their education FERPA release forms are available through iCloud, from the Advisement records. The College will not provide copies of student records unless it Center on the Concordia Campus, and Student Services on the Geary is impossible for eligible students to review the records for reasons such County Campus. Completed FERPA forms may be submitted to the as great distance. The College will charge for copies based on Board Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on Policy B6. the Geary County Campus. The signed FERPA releases are maintained • Eligible students have the right to request the College correct records in the official student record in the Office of Student Records. that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. This request must be in writing to the Registrar. If the College decides not to amend the record, the eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. The hearing Academic Integrity and Honesty (Institutional Policy D17) Cloud County Community College maintains established definitions of CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 11 STUDENT HANDBOOK and procedures for guaranteeing academic integrity and honesty. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Students who violate academic integrity standards must accept the Students are expected to adhere to such standards of honesty in all consequences and/or penalties for their actions. Infractions of these areas of academic pursuit. Students who compromise the integrity of the rules will result in action by the instructor and/or administration of the classroom are subject to disciplinary action on the part of the College. college. An instructor may impose any of, but is not limited to, the following penalties: 1. Cheating is providing or receiving unauthorized help on an 1. Counsel the student on academic dishonesty and plagiarism. assignment, quiz, or examination. Cheating in any form is prohibited. 2. Ask the student to re-do the assignment. 2. Plagiarism is intentionally or unintentionally using another’s words or 3. Alter the grade or give zero points on the assignment. ideas as one’s own without crediting the source. Plagiarism in any form 4. Ask the student to withdraw from the class. is prohibited. 5. Give an “F” for the class. 3. Unauthorized Collaboration is using unapproved resources including Repeated violations will be reported to the Division Dean and/or the Vice other students’ or instructors’. Unauthorized collaboration in any form is President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President or their designee may prohibited. impose any of, but is not limited to, the following penalties: 4. Falsification is acting to deceive or falsely represent. Forgery or alteration of any documents pertaining to an academic record or school- 1. Place the student on academic probation. related work is prohibited. 2. Suspend or expel the student from the institution. 3. Have an “X” permanently placed on the student’s transcript indicating that the student failed the course because of violations of academic integrity. Students accused of any violation of these standards may defend or contest such accusations through established academic procedures. Students are assured of due process and the right to appeal from accusations or penalties.

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Admissions Check the website for dates that course materials will be available for The Office of Admissions supports students through the enrollment purchase. Web orders can be shipped via UPS or picked up at the process in its entirety, beginning with meeting prospective students bookstore. through different avenues, which can include high school visits, college planning conferences, and campus visits, and finishing after a student For Bookstore Policy & Guidelines regarding refunds and selling back has enrolled. The Offices of Admissions continues to support prospective books, see the College Catalog. students up through the college’s enrollment days to introduce new students to campus, culture, and successful student behavior. The Business Office Office of Admissions processes admissions applications and receives It is the expectation of Cloud County Community College that every transcripts and other required documentation for domestic and student enrolled in classes and/or living in campus housing meet the international students. Student Ambassadors are hired to work in the financial obligation associated with their enrollment. Payment of Office of Admissions to provide tours, welcome incoming students, and account balances is completed with the Business office. The Business act as student leaders. office is located on the Concordia campus and provides a variety of services to students, which includes information on student accounts Advisement Center and payment plans. Degree-seeking students enrolled in more than six credit hours are assigned a faculty advisor within their department. Students should Payment of Tuition and Fees discuss their specific degree requirements with their faculty advisor How to Pay in iCloud throughout their academic career. While a faculty advisor is to be of help 1. Visit www.cloud.edu to a student in planning and confirming the student’s progress toward 2. Select CLOUD LOGIN single sign on and enter your username and graduation, ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with password the requirements for graduation, to be aware of their progress toward 3. Select the iCloud button graduation, and to determine the transferability of the College’s courses 4. Click “Pay My Bill” on the left to other post-secondary institutions. If balance is zero, you will need to select “Course and Fee Statement” and then “Generate My Course and Fee Statement” before going to Step If a student plans to transfer to another institution, it is recommended 5. Click “Pay/Manage Account” to declare a transfer institution early in their academic career and to be familiar with the transfer requirements. Refer to the Reverse Transfer For questions regarding your account balance and payment, please section of the catalog for more details about earning a degree from Cloud contact the Business Office, (785) 243-1435 ext. 202, 203, 205 or after transferring to another institution. [email protected]

Students who are uncertain about future plans may want to list their Enrollment major as general studies. Students are able to explore different academic New on campus students will meet with advisors during a New Student areas until a definite goal has been established. Enrollment Day to discuss academic goals and to enroll in courses. To change advisors or a degree program, contact the Advisement Center Returning students can enroll through iCloud (web portal) or schedule an or GCC Student Services. appointment through the Advisement Center at the Concordia Campus or through Student Services at the Geary County Campus in Junction Concordia campus, online and outreach students should contact their City to meet with their academic advisor. Designated enrollment periods advisor at 800-729-5101, ext. 275, [email protected] or stop by are scheduled and published throughout the year. Early enrollment is the Advisement Center, which is located in the Student Union on the encouraged due to a greater course selection and to provide time to Concordia campus. complete the enrollment process. Students studying at the Geary County campus should contact the Student Services Office located in the Russell Johnson Administration Enrolling holds a space in each course. Students must make payment Building at 800-729-5101, ext. 714, by e-mail at GCadvisement@cloud. arrangements through iCloud https://www.cloud.edu/students/tuitioin- edu or stop by the office. and-payments/index or contact the business office to prevent those courses from being dropped. This process is repeated each term the Bookstore student enrolls in courses. The T-Bird Bookstore provides physical textbooks for select courses, eBooks, and other required classroom materials and supplies. A majority Students taking off-campus or online courses should enroll through of the instructors have chosen to go with eBooks because they are iCloud or contact the Advisement Center to set up an appointment with affordable and accessible. eBooks are billed to student accounts and are an academic advisor 1-800-729-5101 ext. 275. automatically uploaded into CANVAS on the first day of class. The bookstore also sells clothing, general merchandise, and gift items. It is located on the Concordia campus inside Entrance #3. Customers may Add Procedure come to the Concordia campus to make purchases or order online at After students complete the personal information updated within their www.tbirdbookstore.com. iCloud account, if required, students will be ready to enroll in courses. At CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 13 STUDENT HANDBOOK the time of enrollment, official transcripts or placement scores must be on Students wanting to withdrawal from classes will not be able to do so file to meet pre-requisites. through iCloud. They must visit with an academic advisor or contact the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus through Students may add courses either through iCloud or by contacting their [email protected] or (800) 729-5101 ext. 275. Students wanting academic advisor at the GCC Student Services Office in Junction City or to withdrawal from courses on the Geary County Campus in Junction the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus. City, may do so through Student Services at (800) 729-5101 ext. 714 or at [email protected]. • Log into iCloud, click on student course enrollment and add course. Enrollment & Withdrawal Procedures (Institutional Policy D5) Fall and Spring Semesters: Students will have through the fifth Enrollment Procedures business day from the start of class to add a full-semester course. First- A. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than twenty-one (21) hours session or second-session courses may be added through the second in a full sixteen (16) week term must first have the written approval of the business day from the start of each session. Director of Advisement and Retention.

Winter Term Semester: Figured on an individual basis. B. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than six (6) hours in terms of four (4) weeks or less in length must first have the written approval of the Summer Session: For full session courses, students have two business Director of Advisement and Retention. days to add a course. For first and second sessions courses, students have the first day of class to add a course. C. Any student who wishes to enroll in more than twelve (12) hours in terms of five (5) to eight (8) weeks in length must first have the written For more details please refer to policy D5 https://www.cloud.edu/about/ approval of the Director of Advisement and Retention. board-of-trustees/policies/index

Drop Procedure Students wanting to drop a course will not be able to do so through Withdrawal Procedures iCloud. They must visit with an academic advisor or contact the A. The time period to withdraw from courses in a full session is from the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus through advisement@ 21st class day through November 21 in the fall term and from the 21st cloud.edu or (800) 729-5101 ext. 275. Students wanting to drop a course class day through April 25 in the spring term or the closest business day on the Geary County Campus in Junction City, may do so through following these dates. Prior to the 21st class day, classes may be Student Services at (800) 729-5101 ext. 714 or at gcadvisement@cloud. dropped. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for edu. tuition and fee refunds.

Fall and Spring Semesters: Students are able to drop a full session B. The time period to withdraw from 1st session courses is from the 11th course through the tenth business day for 100% refund. During the class day through October 1 in the fall term and from the 11th 11th-20th business days, students may drop but will not receive a refund. class day through February 27 for the spring term or the closest business First-session and second-session courses may be dropped through day following these dates. Prior to the 11th class day, classes may be the fifth business day for 100% refund. During the sixth through tenth dropped. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for business day, students will not receive a refund. tuition and fee refunds.

Winter Term Semester: Figured on an individual basis. C. The time period to withdraw from 2nd session courses is from the 11th class day through December 5 in the fall term and from the 11th Summer Session: For full session courses, students are able to dorp class day through April 30 in the spring term or the closest business day through the fifth business day for 100% refund and have the sixth through following these dates. Prior to the 11th class day, classes may be tenth to drop without a refund. For first-session and second-session dropped. Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for courses, students will have four business days for 100% refund. For more tuition and fee refunds. information pleases refer to https://www.cloud.edu/students/financialaid/ refund/index D. The time period to withdraw from summer term courses is from the 6th class day through June 20 for 1st session courses, from the 11th Withdrawal Procedure class day through July 23 for full session courses, and from the 6th class When a student drops a course or totally withdrawals from all courses, day through July 26 for session two courses or the closest business day they will have up to the 20th class day to do so without a W being following these dates. Prior to the 6th class day of session one or session reflected on their official transcript. After the 20th class day, a W two, classes may be dropped. Prior to the 11th class day of the full will appear on the official transcript but the student will still have the session, classes may be dropped. opportunity to retake the course during a different semester. For more information about withdrawals and return of funds please refer to https:// Institutional Policy F6 Tuition and Fees will be followed for www.cloud.edu/students/financialaid/return-funds/index tuition and fee refunds.

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Refund Procedures for Charges to Student Accounts 3) If military service members stop attending due to a military service Refunds may be issued to students dropping courses based on the obligation, the college administration will work to identify solutions to following schedule. reduce or eliminate the student debt resulting from the returned tuition assistance. Long Semester (16-week) Courses 1. 100% of tuition and fees, 1st through 10th class day Academic Probation & Suspension (Institutional Policy D14) 2. After 10th class day no refund. Academic Probation Any refunds due to students will be made by the 20th class day. Students who have attempted eleven or more cumulative credit hours at Cloud County Community College shall be placed on academic Refunds for all courses less than 16 weeks will follow the same refund probation when the cumulative grade point average or semester grade schedule, but will be pro-rated for the length of the course. Refer to the point average is less than that needed to achieve satisfactory academic table below for the pro-rated schedule. progress, or a student passes less than 50% of courses for which they are enrolled. TABLE 1 – Refund Schedule Satisfactory Academic Progress Chart Semester Length...... 100% Total Attempted Minimum Minimum 16 weeks...... 10th day Credit Hours Career GPA Semester GPA 15 weeks...... 10th day 1-10 credit hours...... N/A...... N/A 11-20 credit hours...... 1.60...... 1.70 14 weeks...... 8th day 21-30 credit hours...... 1.70...... 1.70 13 weeks...... 8th day 31-40 credit hours...... 1.80...... 1.70 12 weeks...... 8th day 41-50 credit hours...... 1.90...... 1.70 51-94 credit hours...... 2.00...... 1.70 11 weeks...... 5th day 10 weeks...... 5th day To register on academic probation, a student is required to take the 9 weeks...... 5th day following actions: 8 weeks...... 5th day 1. Meet with an academic advisor or the Student Retention Specialist at the Concordia Campus or the Geary County Campus to understand fully 7 weeks...... 4th day the terms of academic probation and the potential, subsequent status of 6 weeks...... 4th day academic suspension. 5 weeks...... 4th day 2. Complete a written action plan with specific academic goals that 4 weeks...... 4th day will facilitate achieving the required ratio of earned credit hours and cumulative GPA. 3 weeks...... 2nd day 3. Enroll in the 1 credit hour course, Personal Assessment and 2 weeks...... 2nd day Planning, as required by the action plan, to determine progress, as well as any additional action/intervention needed for the student 1 week……...... ------to achieve the academic performance necessary to rise above academic probation and thus avoid academic suspension.

Students may be required to repay all or a portion of their financial aid Students on probation or suspension from another college or university and/or scholarship(s) after dropping or withdrawing from courses. will enter Cloud County Community College on probation.

Refund requests outside the established timeline will be considered in At the close of each semester, the academic performance of students on extraordinary or unusual circumstances as determined by the Vice academic probation will be re-evaluated in terms of satisfactory academic President for Administrative Services and Dean of Student Affairs. progress.

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 will 1) If a student’s last date of attendance or total withdrawal falls within be considered on academic probation. 60% or less of the enrollment period, the amount of Federal Financial Aid or Tuition Assistance returned is prorated based on the percentage of the Financial Aid term completed. Federal Financial Aid can be used to assist with paying student account balances. The majority of Federal Financial Aid is available through the 2) Once a student attends more than 60% of the term, all financial aid federal government and eligibility is determined by completing the Free and tuition assistance is considered earned. Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 15 STUDENT HANDBOOK Traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply for Q. I want a work study job on campus…how can I get one? Federal Financial Aid. Selection to receive financial ssistancea through A. You will need to complete the Federal Work Study Application, which Cloud County Community College will be made without regard to age, can be printed from the CCCC website or picked up in our office. The sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap. completed FWS application will need to be turned into our officeeither in person, by email, or by fax. Once the application is received and Please visit our website at www.cloud.edu or for information regarding processed, you will be notifiedof your eligibility and other information. Federal Financial Aid, including how and when to file, what Federal Financial Aid is available, Financial Aid Forms and Worksheets, Refund Q. When will I get my financial aid refund? and Disbursement information, Professional Judgment, Satisfactory A. Several Disbursement/refund dates are scheduled throughout the Academic Progress along with Consumer Information and information on academic year. Generally, you will see your pending financial aid on your managing your money and how to budget. student account until the 5th week of class, then you will see your actual financial aid. Refunds will be issued the week of the 20th class day. Students may access information about their Financial Aid on iCloud, Please visit the Financial Aid office for specific refund information. under Students-Financial Aid. Please log in with user name and password to view Financial Aid Document Tracking to see all missing documents Q. Do I have to pass all of my classes if I am receiving Federal and to see your Financial Aid Awards. Financial Aid? A. Federal Regulations require students receiving Federal Pell Grant, Following are some our Frequently Asked Questions: Federal SEOG, Federal Work Study or Federal Direct Loans to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP is measured is measured at Q. When can I do my FAFSA and what information do I need to the end of each semester and students will be notified by mail and e-mail complete it? if not meeting SAP requirements. Please review the SAP policy for more A. The FAFSA application will open on October 1 each year for the next information. school year. You will need your tax information for the prior-prior year. For example, if completing the 2021-2022 FAFSA, you will need your (and Military Education Benefits your parents) 2019 tax information. Cloud County Community Colleges At Cloud, we understand VA and TA funding and will help qualified school code is 00190900. individuals take advantage of those benefits offered through the Veterans Administration and Military, including: Q. I’ve submitted my FAFSA…what’s next? A. It will take 2-3 business days for CCCC to receive your FAFSA. You • Post 9/11 GI Bill will be notified that we have received it. Then, you will be notified if we • Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty need any additional information that is requested by the Department of • Military Tuition Assistance Education (DOE). If we do need to submit information back to the DOE, • MyCAA it may take up to 5 business days to hear back from them after we have • Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment received the information from you. Once we hear back or if we don’t need • Survivors and Dependents Education Assistance any additional information, then your filec an be reviewed and an award • Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve letter will be sent out to you. If you should have questions about using Military Education Benefits, we offer a Veterans Representative in Student Records on the Concordia Q. I can see on iCloud that I have documents I need to turn in. Campus and a Military Liaison in the Student Services Office on our Where do I get them? Geary County Campus. A. Documents needed from the student/parent for financial aid can be found on the CCCC website under Financial Aid Forms. If you are unable Institutional Scholarships to find the form you are looking for there, email/call us! Cloud County Community College Scholarships fall into four categories: Special Ability (music, cheer, dance, and livestock judging), Athletics, Q. How do I request a loan from financial aid? Academic and Foundation Scholarships. Special Ability and Athletic A. After you have received your award letter, you will need to complete Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the sponsor or coach of the and return a Federal Direct Loan Request Form, which can be printed program. To be considered for Academic or Foundation Scholarships you from the CCCC website or picked up in our office. Make sure to complete must apply by March 1. Application opens November 1 and you can apply the required Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling, by by clicking the scholarships tab at www.cloud.edu. For more information visiting www.studentaid.gov before turning in your loan request form. on scholarships, contact the Foundation Office.

Q. 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 certificateto 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.

16 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK scholarship/stipend). Transcripts (Institutional Policy D13) 2. Earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.00. The Office of Student Records maintains a student’s academic record of 3. Students may use the winter interterm and the summer session to course work completed at the College. Transcripts will be released only meet the academic guidelines. after receipt of a written request signed by the student. Transcripts issued 4. Scholarship/stipend may be revoked or prorated at any given time directly to the student will be marked “Issued to Student.” All official throughout the semester: transcript requests must be accompanied by the published transcript fee. a. If the student drops below full-time status, 12 credit hours. No official transcripts will be ordered or mailed until the fee is paid. b. If the student fails to meet standards set forth by the activity sponsor. Transcripts will not be released for students whose records are on hold. Official transcripts from other institutions cannot be released to any Student Records individual or institution. Copies designed “for CCCC staff use only” The Cloud County Community College Student Records Office provides may be released to appropriate CCCC professional staff members for and maintains quality academic record services for all students, staff, and advising or for institutional research purposes. Any release of student alumni. Services provided by the Student Records Office include: transcript information will be approved and documented by the Registrar. Student transcripts are not to be faxed, mailed, or in any way shared • Maintain and archive student academic records; which includes name with anyone off this campus until the student signs a release. The signed and address changes. release must be in the Office of Student Records before the transcript will • Evaluate incoming transfer transcripts. be sent off campus. • Send out official Cloud County Community College transcripts at student request. Records on Hold • Maintain documents and certify for benefits our veteran students; as If a student’s records have been placed on hold for any reason, he/she well as verify enrollments for our Active Duty Military and spouses. will not be allowed to obtain a transcript or pick up a diploma until the • Verify education enrollment through the National Student Clearinghouse hold is removed. and at student request. • For more information please contact the Student Records Office on the Concordia Campus or by emailing: [email protected].

17 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES Academic Regulations of Accreditation may be filed by following the guidelines of the North Degrees Offered Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission (NCAHLC) at The Associate of Arts (AA), the Associate of Science (AS), the Associate https:/www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html. of Applied Science (AAS), and the Associate of General Studies (AGS) degrees are offered at Cloud County Community College. Accreditation Cloud County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning The AA and the AS degrees are transfer degrees equivalent to the first Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges two years at a four-year college or university. General education and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois, requirements and elective courses used toward these degrees are 60602, or (800) 621-7440. expected to apply toward a Bachelor’s degree. Therefore, technical courses will not fulfill requirements for these degrees. Administrative Withdrawal Procedures 1. Administrative withdrawals may be awarded due to, but not limited to The AAS is awarded to those students who successfully complete a the following circumstances: the student has never attended a face-to- specific occupational program. The AGS is awarded to those who desire face course, the student has never participated in an online course, to explore a variety of academic disciplines. The AAS or AGS degrees the student’s disruptive conduct warrants removal from a course. An may transfer only to specific degree programs at selected colleges or administrative withdrawal constitutes a change in registration and could universities. Generally, these degrees will only apply toward bachelor’s impact full-time status, athletic or co-curricular eligibility and, in select degrees for which the purposes are technology occupations. cases, financial aid eligibility.

More information on academic regulations and degree requirements can 2. Beyond the first 10 class days of the 14-16 week full session term, be found in the College Catalog. (the first five [5] days of session one or session two terms or the first two (2) days of terms of lesser lengths) instructors will report to the Academic Due Process (Institutional Policy D19) appropriate Student Retention Specialist any student in a who has not In order to provide the highest level of service to the student, Cloud attended a face-to-face course or participated in an online course. County Community College has adopted a stepwise procedure for addressing any complaint or dispute related to academic matters. 3. The Student Retention Specialist will notify the student’s advisor and Students may obtain the complete grievance policy by contacting the the Director of Financial Aid of the non-attendance and will attempt to Academic Affairs Office. After obtaining a copy of the policy from the reengage the students. If contact is made, the student will be informed Academic Affairs Office, students who wish to appeal any academic that he or she may be administratively withdrawn from the course(s). dispute arising from an academic endeavor must start the process by: Students will be instructed to contact their instructor and their advisor within 48 hours if there has been an error and they intend to complete the Step 1: Within ten (10) working days following the academic dispute, the course. student shall personally meet with the instructor to discuss resolution of the matter. The student must provide reasonable notice of any objection 4. If efforts to contact and reengage the student fail after 10 days, the or complaint to the instructor. Both student and instructor shall make a withdrawal will be initiated by the Student Retention Specialist and good faith effort in settling any dispute at this level. completed through the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or Student Services on the Geary County Campus. The Advisement Center/ Step 2: If a student is not satisfied with the results of Step 1, the student Student Services will submit the information to the Office of Student should present a written summary of the complaint to the appropriate Records. The Office of Student Records will send a notice of the Division Dean within five (5) business days following the completion of administrative withdrawal to the student’s t-bird email account and via Step 1. certified mail through the USPS to their home address of record. The Office of Student Records will disseminate the information to the Step 3: If resolution is not achieved at Step 2, the student shall present a Advisement Center/Student Services, the Business Office, the Financial written summary of the complaint to the Vice President for Academic Aid Office, the instructor, and document the administrative withdrawal in Affairs within five (5) business days of the completion of Step 2. the student’s record. An administrative withdrawal will be designated as “WA” on the student’s transcript. Step 4: Should the matter not be resolved, the student must submit a copy of the complaint to the College President within five (5) business 5. Students may appeal the administrative withdrawal (see Board Policy days of Step 3. D19 [step3]) through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success within 5 working days after the certified mail receipt Step 5: Issues not resolved in Step 4 must be presented in writing to the has been received by the institution. Board of Trustees within five (5) business days of the completion of Step 4. 6. As per established College refund procedures, financial charges accumulated by the student will stand. Refunds will not be granted except Step 6: Use of this complaint procedure is not a prerequisite to the in extraordinary or unusual circumstances as determined by the Vice pursuit of other remedies. In addition to utilizing the college’s complaint President for Administrative Services and Dean of Student Affairs process, the following outlets exist for seeking redress of grievances. Complaints regarding State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) courses may be filed by the student with the Kansas Board of Regents. Complaints regarding an institution’s on-going ability to meet the Criteria

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 18 STUDENT HANDBOOK Adult Education Program manner academically as non-transfer students. The Adult Education (AE) program is designed for students who are not yet eligible for admission to the College because of insufficient basic Transfer Assurances skills or lack of a high school diploma. As a service to the College To ensure transfer of Cloud County Community College courses to other service area, the program provides teacher directed instruction in math, institutions of higher education, the College will maintain all standards reading, writing, science and social studies; understanding computer of accreditation as put forward by the Higher Learning Commission of word processing; preparing for the GED to earn a Kansas High School the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, to Diploma; and gaining job and living skills. Students also have the ensure transfer of Cloud County Community College courses to Kansas opportunity to earn Technology Certificates, WorkReady Credentials and institutions of higher education, the College will participate in some industry recognized certificates. the statewide course articulation process of the Kansas Core Outcomes In addition to the Centers on the Concordia and Geary County Group. campuses, an outreach center is also located in Clay Center. Because the AE program is grant-funded, classes are free of charge. However, Transfer Disclaimer there is a minimal fee for software access, materials and testing. More The granting of transfer credit by Cloud County Community College does information about the Adult Education Program can be found in the not guarantee transferability to any other college or university. College Catalog or by calling 1-800-729-5101 ext. 335. 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 Center More information about transferability of courses can be found in the The Career Center is committed to assisting students in determining College Catalog. their career path and successfully accomplishing their transfer and employment goals. The Career Center develops and offers to students Disability Services numerous programs and services to assist them with career decision Cloud County Community College is committed to providing equal making, transfer college planning and job search exploration. The Career access to students with documented disabilities through reasonable Center assists in finding jobs, resume preparation and provides interview accommodations and services based on individual need. Postsecondary practice skills. accommodations require student self-advocacy and independence. Disability services are provided through the Student Accessibility Office The Career Center is available to all students who wish to explore located in the Upper Gym on the Concordia campus and in Student the world of work. Information about careers, firms and agencies; Services at the Geary County campus. opportunities to meet with prospective employers; assistance to students and alumni in assessing their career decisions; and follow-up services Contact Information: and records is provided. Faculty can help students improve employment Cloud County Community College potential by acquainting them early with a wide array of services and Aubrey Anderson/Director of Student Accessibility & Mental Health Services special opportunities such as internships, job shadows, and interviews. 2221 Campus Drive, Information on the Career Center services can be found in the College Concordia, KS 66901 Catalog. 785.243.1435 ext. 261 [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 3027, ext. 755. The Cloud County Community College Children’s Center physician to document disabilities that directly affect their classroom is licensed through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. performance.

Course Transfer and Program Articulation What services can students receive? (Institutional Policy D23) While federal law does not allow for the alteration of course requirements, In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents system-wide transfer students can receive reasonable accommodations including policy, Cloud County Community College maintains established academic adjustments and auxiliary aids. Academic adjustments are procedures for the transfer of course credits and the articulation of accommodations such as lengthened time to complete tests or testing in degree programs. These procedures treat transfer students in the same a reduced distraction environment. Auxiliary aids are accommodations

19 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK such as tape recorders, magnifying glasses, lift keys or special seating. Grading System These accommodations are only made available to students who have For each semester hour of graded work, students earn points, as follows: completed the following required steps. A ...... Excellent...... 4 grade points B ...... Good...... 3 grade points Steps to Requesting Accommodations: C...... Average...... 2 grade points Students wishing to receive accommodations must complete the D...... Poor...... 1 grade points Request for Accommodations form and provide appropriate disability F ...... Failing...... 0 grade points documentation to Disability Services. W ...... Withdrawn...... 0 grade points P ...... Pass...... 0 grade points Attn: Student Accessibility Services NP...... No Pass...... 0 grade points Cloud County Community College 2221 Campus Drive I...... Incomplete...... 0 grade points P.O. Box 1002 Concordia, KS 66901 AU...... Audit...... 0 grade points WIP...... Work in Progress...... 0 grade points 1. Complete the Request for Accommodations form and meet by phone XF...... Academic Integrity Violation...... 0 grade points or in person with the disabilities coordinator for an intake conversation. WA...... Administrative Withdrawal...... 0 grade points During this initial meeting, the discussion will focus on how the disability affects the student and what accommodation(s) may be needed. Early Grade Point Average (GPA): contact is encouraged as it can take weeks for accommodations to be Grade point average is a measure of scholastic performance calculated arranged. by dividing the number of grade points by the hours of work attempted, using the grade point scale above. Grades A, B, C, D, F and XF are 2. Students will be required to provide appropriate documentation of computed in the Grade Point Average. Grades of W, P, NP, I, AU and WA their disability. Required documentation must be current and include the are not computed in the GPA. The numerical value of each letter grade following: is multiplied by the credit hour value of the course. The resulting total of • The date of diagnosis and statement identifying the disability. grade points is divided by the total number of attempted hours. • The student’s current functional limitations specific to academic performance or major life activity. Honor Roll • Description of the methods used to identify the specific disability The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who have earned a • Recommended accommodation(s) and the duration of semester grade point average of 3.9 - 4.0. The Honor Roll includes accommodation(s) students who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.6 to • Explanation of how the suggested accommodation(s) will benefit the 3.899. In order to be eligible for these honor rolls, a student must student complete a minimum of 12 hours in any given semester. These lists are published after the fall and spring semesters. Types of documentation include: • IEP/504 Plan Graduation • Recent evaluations In order to graduate, students are expected to complete the graduation • Letters from doctors requirements listed in the catalog that was in effect at the time they first • Hospital reports enrolled. However, if graduation requirements change while the student is • Disability Verification Form pursuing a degree, the student will have the choice of continuing with the If a student does not have current documentation, then they must have old requirements, where those courses are available, or accepting the the disability diagnosis made by a licensed professional in the field new requirements in order to graduate. If a student sits out two directly related to the disability. The college is not able to provide testing consecutive semesters, the student will be readmitted under the or diagnosis of a disability, and the college is not responsible for the graduation requirement in the current catalog. fees associated with the diagnosis of the disability. Paper copies of the Disability Verification Form are available in the office or via email. Graduation requirements are outlined in the College Catalog.

3. After submitting the completed request form and submitting the Cloud County Community College holds one commencement ceremony, documentation, Disability Services will determine if the documentation which takes place in May. It is the responsibility of the student to meet is adequate both to establish the existence of qualifying disability and to all requirements for graduation, and to check with the Student Records support the requested accommodations. Office well in advance so there are no deficiencies.

4. Accommodation letters are developed after the determination of Honor Graduate reasonable accommodations. Students must request accommodations A student meeting all graduation requirements for Cloud County each semester and requests should be made as far in advance as Community College and who has a 3.6 GPA or higher for all college possible. credit hours completed (Cloud County Community College credits and all transfer hours) may be designated an Honor Graduate. 5. Students are responsible for providing a copy of the accommodation letter to their instructors. Once an instructor receives an accommodation For commencement ceremony purposes in the spring, tentative Honor letter, the student has the right to ask the instructor for any Graduates will be recognized based upon the cumulative GPA at the end accommodation(s) listed in the letter. Accommodations are not of the fall semester. However, the official designation will take place after retroactive. the final GPA is determined based upon the criteria stated above and the degree has been conferred. At that point, the designation of “Honor 6. Students must notify Disability Services of any schedule changes.

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 20 STUDENT HANDBOOK Graduate” will be noted on the student’s transcript. Student Retention Specialists The student retention specialists work with college faculty to identify Library students who may be needing extra support and guidance. At Cloud, we Cloud County Community College Library supports and enhances the want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding experience. Our instructional programs of the College by providing access to resources ultimate goal is to make sure students grow and succeed in achieving and services to meet their higher education needs of students, faculty, their goals, and our student retention specialists are here to help make staff and the community. Emphasis is placed on promoting information that happen. literacy, i.e., the ability to locate, evaluate and use information effectively. To promote information literacy, the library staff offers individual and Academic Probation: students may go on academic probation for two classroom instruction in the effective use of resources. The library reasons also provides access to resources not owned by the library thorough • Students fail to meet the minimum GPA requirements interlibrary loan and online databases. • Students complete less than 50% of their enrolled credit hours.

The library currently has two collections – Concordia Campus and Students who are placed on academic probation are required to enroll Concordia AV. Materials in both collections can be found through the in a one hour course called Personal Assessment. See policy D14 for online Library catalog located on the Library Webpage. In addition, over future information https://www.cloud.edu/about/board-of-trustees/policies/ 70 databases can be accessed through the Library Webpage. index

Other services provided in the Library include: Access to 20 computers, Student Success Center a black & white printer, 3D scanner, a study/collaboration room, two The mission of the Student Success Center at Cloud County Community Kwik Boost charging stations, Hava Java coffee shop, and an inviting College is to provide instruction and services to support the academic atmosphere to enjoy. success of all students and assist faculty effectiveness in classroom teaching. The Student Success Center offers a variety of services to Online Courses support students. These include tutoring, test proctoring, and academic Any eligible student may enroll in online classes. There are three options coaching. For students who present documentation of specific disabilities for course length: full session, first session, and second session. During to their instructors, accommodations can be made available in the SSC. enrollment, students can discuss these options with their advisor to Writing assistance and editing for academic papers are also provided for determine the best suitable plan. students through the SSC.

Although online students do not have face-to-face meetings with their The Student Success Center provides tutoring services for a variety of instructors, they are required to follow the deadlines their instructors have courses each semester FREE of charge to CCCC students. Students in outlined in their syllabi regarding assignments, exams, and other due need of tutoring may stop by the SSC or may make an appointment. To dates. Online students must purchase the required materials for each become a peer tutor, students must have already taken the course for class. To view a list of required materials please visit tbirdbookstore.com. which they tutor or have demonstrated competency in the subject being tutored. Peer tutors must also have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, To ensure academic integrity of our online classes and adherence to must have obtained a grade of “A” or “B” in the class tutored, have the NCAA guidelines, certain assignments or exams will be proctored. The recommendation of the course instructor, and must receive training in following are the guidelines for obtaining a proctor: tutoring theory and skills.

• Proctors must have a computer on which the student can take the test. The Student Success Center staff will proctor tests for CCCC students • Proctors must have a business e-mail address in order to be sent the who are taking online courses, who need to make up a test, or who need exam password. accommodations. A photo ID is required and testing instructions given by • Proctors may not be a spouse, fellow student, neighbor, relative, coach, the instructor will be strictly followed. The instructor will be notified of any member of an athletic department, or close friend of the student. test discrepancies. Proctoring is also available at a minimal charge for • Identify a proctor who meets one of the following criteria: persons taking non-CCCC courses. To schedule test proctoring, stop by 1. a librarian or someone in an administrative position in a library, the SSC or call 785-243-1435, x231. To contact the Geary County SSC 2. a certified teacher, school counselor, administrator or other school call 785-238-8010 or email [email protected]. official, 3. a faculty member in an accredited college or university, TRIO Student Support Services 4. a military officer with a higher rank than the student being proctored, The TRIO Student Support Services program is a support network or serving students who are historically under-represented in education: 5. a corporate or government agency educational official. First-generation, low-income, and/or students with documented 6. Fees associated with proctoring services (if any) are the responsibility disabilities. The TRIO program provides assistance and support towards of the student. graduation and future career or academic plans.

Instructors will approve proctors and provide to them information Students at both the Concordia and Geary County campuses can qualify pertinent to testing procedures. In the event there is a reason to question to participate in the TRIO program. They can receive free services such a student’s identity or academic integrity, instructors may require the use as 24/7 online tutoring, individualized counseling, workshops and training of a proctoring site or service selected by the instructor. opportunities, transfer and scholarship assistance, campus visits to four- year universities, cultural enrichment activities, referral services, and Students may also use the fee based online proctoring service, ProctorU. every day support for life’s ups and downs. For information on ProctorU, contact your instructor. Link: http://www. proctoru.com/portal/cloud Office hours for TRIO staff are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please contact the TRIO staff at [email protected]. 21 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT SERVICES & STUDENT LIFE RESOURCES Accommodation for Disability A written description of all efforts made by the student to resolve the Academic: If academic adjustment is needed for any type of disability, matter. A written description of all relief sought by the student. students should contact the Director of Advisement and Retention A list of all witnesses, including the name, address, telephone number Services, located in The Advisement Center. Students requiring auxiliary and description of any testimony or other evidence relevant to the aids and services need to request accommodation six to eight weeks in witness. advance of the start of the semester. A list of all evidence of any nature the student relies upon and which the student believes is relevant to the issues. Other than Academic: If special arrangements are needed for Within three working days after receipt of the written summary of the accessibility, contact the Vice President for Administrative Services at complaint, the Director of Student Accessibility and Mental Health least 6 weeks in advance. Services or their designee, will schedule a meeting to try to resolve the dispute. No complaint or dispute may proceed to the next step unless Emergency Evacuation: Students desiring assistance during such attempt at a resolution has been made. The appeal of an emergency evacuations will need to complete a registration form each accommodation that involves a waiver of an academic requirement must semester in the Advisement Center on the Concordia Campus or the also be approved by a committee selected by the Vice President of Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus. Academic Affairs. Accommodation Due Process Step 3: If students do not feel they have resolved their issues after In order to provide the highest level of service to students, CCCC discussing them with the Director of Student Accessibility and Mental adopts the following procedure for students who wish to appeal an Health Services or their designate, students may file an appeal, in accommodation or file a complaint arising under Section 504 of the writing, to the appropriate administrator at the next level of supervision. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and /or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with type 1 or type 2 complaints would file their appeal with the Dean of Student Affairs. Typically type 3 complaints would be filed with Step 1: Students, who believe the instructor is not implementing their the Vice President for Administration. accommodation appropriately, shall personally meet with the instructor to discuss resolution of the matter. This should occur with seven working Step 4: If satisfactory resolution cannot be obtained in discussion with days after the student becomes aware of the problem. The student must the administrator or his designate at Step 3, students may file an provide reasonable notice to the instructor of any objection or complaint. appeal, in writing, to the Office of the President. The appeal must Both student and instructor shall make a good faith effort in settling any contain a concise statement of all issues remaining in dispute. The dispute at this level. student must file the appeal within five working days after the student Only after providing the instructor with reasonable notice and opportunity receives the decision of the administrator at Step 3. If the student files for resolution of the complaint may the student move to the next step. an appeal, the administrator who heard the student’s appeal at Step 3 shall forward to the Office of the President all documents submitted by Step 1 is considered completed only when the student has exhausted all the student at Step 3. In addition, the administrator will submit a written remedies with the instructor. copy of the administrator’s decision concerning the student complaint or dispute and a concise statement of all issues remaining in dispute. The Step 2: Three types of student complaints will be dealt with at Step 2. (1) President retains discretionary authority to take action on the complaint Students who believe the instructor is not implementing their or dispute based on the written reports submitted. The President may accommodation appropriately and who have satisfied the requirement of also take other action as deemed necessary. Step 1; (2) Students who wish to appeal an accommodation because they believe the accommodation is inadequate or inappropriate or who Step 5: Issues not resolved in the above process must be presented, in believe a policy or procedure of the community college discriminates writing, to the Board of Trustees. The student must submit a copy of the against students with disabilities; and (3) Students who have other complaint or dispute, along with all attachments or supporting material, complaints concerning the buildings and facilities covered by Section 504 a copy of all findings at all levels of the process and a statement of of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and /or the Americans with Disabilities remaining issues within five (5) days of the completion of Step 4. Act. Step 6: Students desiring to pursue any alleged violation of their civil For all three types of complaints students must present a written rights beyond the above steps may contact the following agencies: summary of their objections or complaints to the Director of Student Accessibility and Mental Health Services. Students must file their U.S. Department of Education Disability Rights Section summaries within seven working days after completion of Step 1 if they Office for Civil Rights Civil Rights Division believe their accommodation is being inappropriately administered. 1010 Walnut St. 3rd floor, suite 320 U.S. Department of Justice Students, Kansas City, MO 64106 400 Maryland Ave. SW who believe the accommodation they received from the Director of (816) 268-0550 (Voice) Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 Student Accessibility and Mental Health Services is inappropriate or (800) 421-6012 (TDD) inadequate, have seven days to appeal after receiving their Letter of Accommodation. For other complaints, students must submit a written Hava Java Coffee Shop summary within seven days after the student becomes aware of the The Library on the Concordia campus is also home to the Hava Java alleged violation of their rights under Section 504 and /or ADA. The Coffee Shop which is open on instructional days from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm written summary must contain, but is not limited to, the following: on Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays. A written description of all factual allegations. This must include the date, time, locations and substance of any disputed actions.

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 22 STUDENT HANDBOOK Hava Java offers a variety of hot drinks to purchase including coffees, upper level of the gym, the 160 meter track is open to runners and lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, hot chocolate and a variety of hot teas as walkers. well as on-the-go snacks. Stop in on your way to class or stay awhile to study and enjoy the atmosphere of our library which boasts plenty of The Fitness Center is closed during home basketball games, volleyball relaxing seating areas. games and during holidays when the college offices are closed. It is located on the west end on the upper level of the gym. Health Services Students have access to free basic medical services at the Cloud FITNESS CENTER County Health Center Family Care Center walk-in clinic during the fall REGULAR SEMESTER HOURS: and spring semesters. Walk-in clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 Monday - Thursday: OPEN 6am – 9pm Friday: OPEN 6am - 7pm a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: OPEN 10am – 2pm Sunday: OPEN 6pm – 9pm

Counseling SUMMER HOURS: Counseling services located on the Concordia and Geary County Monday - Thursday: OPEN 7 am - 7 pm Closed: Friday - Sunday campuses offer assessment and short-term assistance. Students may refer themselves. Referrals of students will also be accepted from other Food Service on the Concordia Campus students, parents, faculty, staff, and other agencies in the community. Food service is provided by an outside vendor. The College hires a contractor who specializes in food service operations for businesses and Concordia Campus: Aubrey Anderson, LCMFT public institutions. Location: UG308 (Upper Gym) Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM Students living on campus receive 17 meals per week in T-Bird Cafe as Email: [email protected] or Call (785) 243-1435, ext 261 part of their contract. Off campus students may purchase a 5 or 10 meal to make an appointment. plan, pay cash at the register, or purchase a 10 meal punch card. Meal Walk-ins are welcome, when available. prices change from year to year, however, pricing in any one year will be very competitive with local markets. Geary County Campus: Maria Diaz, LMSW Weekdays: 9 AM – 4 PM Located in Student Services. Details about food service offerings, including current prices, are Call 785-243-1435, ext 750 to make an appointment available from either the Auxiliary Services Office or the Food Service Walk-ins are welcome, when available. Contractor.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information Information Technology The college’s goal is to intervene in substance abuse problems faced by T-Bird Login students or employees of the college by designing individual intervention Students can use their T-Bird login to access Canvas, iCloud, email, and plans for persons with substance abuse problems. For information or computers on-campus. counseling contact Pawnee Mental Health at 243-4164. GCC students should contact Pawnee Mental Health (785)-762-5250. Username: The username for a T-Bird login is normally first initial, Intervention and Treatment Resources middle initial, and last name. Concordia referrals: Password: The password for a T-Bird login is normally last name (lower- Kerr’s Counseling, (785) 243-4164 case) and the last four digits of the social security number. Pawnee Mental Health Services, (785) 243-8900 CKF Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention Services, (785) Example: John A. Smith, with SSN: 999-99-1234. T-Bird email: jasmith@ 243-6091 tbirds.cloud.edu Username: jasmith Self-Help Hotline Listings of local AA, NA, Alanon, and OA Meetings, Password: smith1234 (785) 275- 1822 T-Bird Email Junction City referrals: All Cloud County Community College students are given a T-Bird Email Alcoholics Anonymous (785) 762-6198 account. It is through this email account ONLY that the College will Pawnee Mental Health Services (785) 762-5250 Konza Prairie Comm. communicate with ALL STUDENTS. Checking this email account Health Center (785) 238-4711 regularly is very important. Be sure you check your junk or spam mailbox for emails from Cloud. If you have issues logging onto your @tbirds Substance Abuse and Health Issues email, please contact our IT Department at [email protected] or ext. 253. Nationally, one-fifth of all college women and one-third of all college men reported one or more alcohol-related problems in the past year. Many iCloud health-related problems that college students face are related to iCloud is your student web portal. This is where you enroll in your substance abuse. 90% of all rapes, 50% of all fatal accidents and 50% classes, view your student account, check mid-term and final grades, of all homicides are alcohol related. check for missing financial aid documents, and make payment arrangements prior to the start of each term. Fitness Center The Fitness Center boasts an impressive selection of equipment for CANVAS muscular development and cardiovascular workouts. Bench press Canvas is Cloud’s learning management system. Canvas has many stations, squat cages, and a set of free weights complement the array of great uses for students, such as checking grades throughout the weight machines. Four treadmills, 4 elliptical machines, and 4 bike semester, submitting assignments, and messaging instructors. Each machines comprise the core group of cardio machines. Around the

23 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK instructor utilizes Canvas to suit their own discipline of instruction. is available upon request. Contact the Residence Life Department for questions about the handbook or housing contract. The CCCC Computer Usage Policy, Email Policy, and Wireless Policy can be found on the college website at: http://www.cloud.edu/About/ The Residence Life Office also provides many activities and programs information-technology/Policies/index for all students. The Residence Life Office employs a group of students known as Resident Assistants (RAs). Resident Assistant are current Intercollegiate Athletics students that live on campus and they strive to make an on campus The intercollegiate athletics programs at Cloud County Community living a memorable and positive experience. College offer a variety of sports for men and women, giving student- athletes the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Cloud County Student Services Office - Geary County Campus has been a member of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College The Student Services Office on the Geary County Campus assists Conference (KJCCC) since 1996, considered by many as the strongest current and prospective students with admissions, placement National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) conference in the testing, financial aid, military benefits, enrollment and advising, and country. retention. Student Services staff and faculty advisors work closely with corresponding offices on the Concordia Campus (Admissions, In addition to great intercollegiate athletics, Cloud County has a first- Advisement, Financial Aid, Student Records, and the Career and rate coaching staff that is highly decorated and respected throughout Transfer Center) to assist Geary County Campus students in all areas of the country. Currently, Cloud County Community College offers student services. intercollegiate sports in volleyball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s indoor track Students studying at the Geary County Campus should contact the and field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, and wrestling. Student Services Office at 800-729-5101, ext 714, by e-mail at CCCC also has an outstanding Cheer Squad and Dance Team. [email protected], or stop by the office located in the Russell Johnson Administration Building. 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 ties. Listed below are organizations and activities for student enrichment to develop and maintain physical fitness, to compete with and against at CCCC. other members of the campus community, as well as provides a change from the routine of academic life. Participants have the opportunity to Concordia Campus: choose from various team and individual sports. Academic Excellence So you enjoyed high school quiz bowls? Then, you’ll love Cloud’s Liability Statement Academic Excellence Team, which competes in invitational meets in the All participants should be duly aware of the risk and hazards involved fall and main matches in the spring. in intramural/recreational sports and fitness activities. All participants should voluntarily elect to utilize Cloud County Community College Agriculture facilities, and participate in programs recognizing present conditions and further agree to voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage, or injury • Crops/Soil Judging that may be sus- tained while using college facilities or participating in Cloud’s teams will give you the chance to compete on a national stage in programs. Crops and Soils Judging. We’re the only community college to compete at the Collegiate Crops Contest, and regularly place higher than four- Cloud County Community College assumes NO responsibility for cost year schools. involved with individual injury or property damage incurred in connection • Livestock/Horse Judging with the use of college facilities. You’ll have the opportunity to travel around the country, judging at several national contests, and getting the chance to network with some Participants are reminded that they should review their own situations to of the leading competitors in the livestock and horse industries. determine if they have adequate insurance or protection. • Collegiate FFA If you spent time in FFA or 4-H in high school, this is the group for you. Residence Life You’ll put your leadership skills into practice through service to the A unique experience in college housing is available at Cloud County campus and community Contact Jamieson Gross • [email protected] Community College. On campus housing includes apartment style and traditional residence hall options which provides housing for 300+ students. Some apartments have their own kitchen, living room, two Band bedrooms and a bath shared by four residents. Others offer a private • Pep Band bedroom and a semi-private bath. The Rolling Thunder pep band performs at athletic events and campus activities. If you have experience playing an instrument, you can be a An Honor’s house is located right across the street from the campus. part of this fun and spirited group. This living arrangement is by application only and is for those students • NCK Community Band who demonstrate great leadership in the classroom and elsewhere. The Community Band is open to musicians of all ages and experiences, and performs in concert both on and off campus. A Residence Life Handbook is provided to each campus resident and Contact Chris Langsford• [email protected]

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 24 STUDENT HANDBOOK music shows, talk shows and broadcasting sporting events. If the written Cheerleading word is more up your alley, you can join T-Bird Times, the student-run Members of the Cloud cheer squad help spark and maintain a high level online newspaper, or Cumulus, the online yearbook. of excitement at home basketball games. Contact Brandon Galm • [email protected] Contact Stephanie Downie • [email protected] Geary County Campus: Choir Multicultural Student Association Community Chorale This organization offers students a chance to promote cultural Singers from throughout North Central Kansas come together to awareness and to support social interaction between CCCC - Geary form a “singing city” where friends and neighbors gather to perform County Campus students music. Everyone is welcome to join! Contact Chris Langsford • through camaraderie, service and scholarship. Being a member of this [email protected] group is a great way to share your culture and heritage and learn about others. Dance Team Contact Cindy Lamberty • [email protected] If you enjoy dancing, the Thunderbolt Dance Team might be the right fit for you! As a Thunderbolt, you’ll perform at home basketball games and Phi Theta Kappa various area events. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that serves to Contact Jolie Kasper • [email protected] recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) development through the four hallmarks of leadership, scholarship, FCCLA is a national career and technical student organization fellowship and service. The CCCC Geary County Campus chapter, Beta that provides personal growth, leadership development and career Eta Xi, is an award winning chapter, taking home three international opportunities for students in family and consumer sciences courses. awards in 2018-19, and maintaining five-star status for three Contact Joan Robison • [email protected] consecutive years. Students are inducted into PTK each Spring and Fall based on specific criteria such as a minimum number of credit hours Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) completed and at least a 3.3 grade point average. This group is dedicated to helping students grow religiously. The group Contact Aero MacWhinnie • [email protected] is involved with several activities including Bible study, dinners, retreats and other gatherings. Student Senate Contact Athletic Office The Geary County Campus Student Senate is a student led organization that allows students to have a voice as they participate in campus and iWill community activities. The mission of the Student Senate is to represent If you have a desire to help others, this group is for you. IWILL performs the concerns of the student population, promote good citizenship within community service, and gives you the opportunity to interact with the the college and the greater community, and encourage productive community and provide service to any person or organization in need. relationships and positive morale. As the official voice of the students on Contact Spencer Farha • [email protected] campus, the GCC Student Senate strives to promote good citizenship through volunteer work and to raise awareness on many different issues Phi Theta Kappa that impact the student population. The GCC Little Free Pantry is the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) serves to recognize and encourage the main campus service project that the organization promotes, with a goal academic achievement of two-year college students and provide of providing non-perishable food items to students in need. Our opportunities for individual growth and development through the four community service work involves ushering and volunteering at the hallmarks of leadership, scholarship, fellowship and services. Junction City Little Theater. Members of the Student Senate are given Contact Mark Whisler • [email protected] the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience as they plan and implement a variety of activities. Student Senate Contact Keela Andrews • [email protected] Student Senate is the elected governing body of the student population Contact Suzette Ghent •[email protected] at the Concordia Campus. The Student Senate practices good citizenship, promote relationship-building, improve school morale, assist Student Veterans Association in planning and implementing school activities and provide a forum for The Student Veterans Association is a group that provides support and student expression. assistance to veterans and their spouses and children to assist with Contact Zoe Merz • [email protected] Veteran’s benefits, education, counseling and social support. This is a new group for the Geary County Campus and it will be a great resource Theatre for our students with military service. At Cloud, the theatre department is small, but active. That means you Contact Raven Smith • [email protected] won’t need to wait a semester to perform. You’ll be able to work on your theatrical passion right away. Campus Safety Overview Contact Brandon Galm • [email protected] At Cloud, student safety is our number one priority. We have a well- trained professional staff with years of experience, and their primary Thunderhead Media goal is to keep students safe. 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

25 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK PUBLIC SAFETY & CAMPUS SECURITY Campus Safety Overview (continued) Community College’s crime statistics and security policies contact the On the Concordia campus an officer is on duty seven nights a week Director of Auxiliary Services, 785-243-1435 Ext. 342. during the school year, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and is on call 24/7. Officers can also help if you’re locked out of your apartment, have a dead car Campus Security Act battery, flat tire, locked your keys in your car, or any other type of Cloud County Community College adheres to the Campus Security Act emergency. Security can be reached by calling 785.243.6646. (Public Law 101 - 542). Current statistics are available upon request from the Campus Security Office. In compliance with the Campus Sex On the Geary County campus, an officer is on duty Monday-Thursday Crime Prevention Act, information concerning registered sex offenders 4:30-9:30 PM and Fridays 1:00-6:00 PM. Security can be reached by within the community can be obtained at: www.accessKansas.org/kbi/ calling 785-223-7024. ro.shtml.

Security can provide help with: Timely Warnings * On campus Apartment lock-outs 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 Services, constitutes * Flat tires an 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 re- For more information on Campus Safety contact: port the circumstances to the Vice President for Administrative Services Director of Auxiliary Services 800.729.5101 ext. 342 by phone (785-243-1435 x 204) or in person at the CCCC Business Office. Students Right to Know All students attending Cloud County Community College are required to Campus Security Report conform to ordinary and usually accepted social customs and to conduct AVAILABILITY OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT themselves at all times in a manner befitting of a college student. Each A copy of Cloud County Community College’s Annual Security report can student assumes an obligation to obey all rules and regulations made by be obtained by contacting Caesar Wood, Director of Auxiliary Services the College and to conform to all local, state and federal laws. Infractions or by accessing the following website: www.cloud.edu/students/safety/ of College rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action index based upon guidelines established in the College Student Code of This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning Conduct. Violations of civil and criminal law will be reported to the reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus build- appropriate law enforcement agency. Persons experiencing or ings, on property owned or controlled by Cloud County Community witnessing a crime should report the incident immediately to local law College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and enforcement by calling 911. For information concerning Cloud County accessible from the campus. It also includes institutional policies con- cerning campus security and safety.

CRIME STATISTICS CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS CRIMINAL OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING Criminal Offense 2017 2018 2019 Criminal Offense 2017 2018 2019 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 3 d. Rape 0 3 e. Fondling 0 0 e. Fondling 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 1 j. Aggravated assault 0 0 1 k. Burglary 1 1 k. Burglary 1 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 2017 2018 2019 Criminal Offense 2017 2018 2019 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 2017 2018 2019 Criminal Offense 2017 2018 2019 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 2017 2018 2019 Criminal Offense 2017 2018 2019 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 2017 2018 2019 Crime 2017 2018 2019 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 b. Dating violence 2 0 0 b. Dating violence 0 0 0 c. Stalking 2 3 c. Stalking 0 0 0

VAWA OFFENSES - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES VAWA OFFENSES - PUBLIC PROPERTY Crime 2017 2018 2019 Crime 2017 2018 2019 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 a. Domestic violence 0 0 0 b. Dating violence 0 0 b. Dating violence 0 0 0 c. Stalking 3 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.

ARRESTS - ON CAMPUS ARRESTS - NON CAMPUS Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 1 4 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 1 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0

ARRESTS - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES ARRESTS - PUBLIC PROPERTY Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 1 3 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 1 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 2017 2018 2019 Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 3 2 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 35 43 18 c. Liquor law violations 0 0 0

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - ON CAMPUS HOUSING FACILITIES DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - PUBLIC PROPERTY Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 Law Violation 2017 2018 2019 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc. 0 0 0 b. Drug abuse violations 3 4 b. Drug abuse violations 0 0 0 c. Liquor law violations 5 3 13 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 2017 2018 2019 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.

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 28 STUDENT HANDBOOK FIRE STATISTICS - SUMMARY

2017 2018 2019 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 Heights 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

THOSE USING FACILITIES OF CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the COLLEGE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THIS EMER- locker rooms and Classrooms 231, 232, and 233. Please take personal GENCY PROCEDURE INFORMATION PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. WE belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” ALSO ADVISE THAT YOU TAKE TIME TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE is announced by a college official. SHELTERS ARE LOCATED BEFORE YOUR EVENT BEGINS. IT IS Cafeteria: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music 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 belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” weekends), call Security at 785-243-6646. is announced by a college official. Cook Theatre: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to Emergency Notification Procedure take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you are instruct- locker rooms by the gym area men’s restrooms. Please take personal ed to move to the designated safe area or to remain in the classroom belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” until the crisis has passed. If you leave the room, take as many of your is announced by a college official. personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic Conference Room: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area. 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.

29 CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 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 the current permit properly displayed will be ticketed. Director of Auxiliary Services at ext. 342. 2. Vehicles parked in handicapped parking stalls must display a

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 30 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.

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