Student Handbook 2020-21
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2020-2021 Table of Contents Welcome from the President..................... 1 Student Identification Cards ............... 33 Mission of the College .............................. 1 Enrollment Services/Career Center ..... 33 Strategic Initiatives/Goals of the College ... 2 Financial Aid ..................................... 35 Non-Discrimination .................................. 2 Chartering a New Organization ......... 36 Disability Support Services ....................... 3 List of Clubs and Organizations ......... 37 Students’ Rights & Responsibilities ............ 6 Student Activities ............................... 45 FERPA .................................................. 8 Statement of Conduct & Philosophy ....... 50 Student Rights ...................................... 9 Code of Student Conduct ................... 51 College Calendar 2020-2021 .................. 10 Student Complaints ........................... 53 Instructional Policies & Procedures ......... 11 Governing Regulations ...................... 54 Classroom Attendance/Appeals ......... 11 Disciplinary Sanctions ....................... 55 Cell Phones/Pagers/Personal Emergency/General Policies & Conversation ................................ 13 Regulations ........................................ 56 Dropping a Course ............................ 14 Wolf Alert .......................................... 56 Withdrawal from College ................... 14 Medical Emergencies ......................... 56 Grade Regulations/Appeal ................. 14 Fire/Severe Weather/Evacuation ......... 57 Grade Point Honors ........................... 15 Armed Intruder .................................. 57 Repeated Course Policy ..................... 15 Public Intoxication ............................ 58 Academic Probation/Suspension ........ 15 Tobacco Policy .................................. 58 Academic Restart ............................... 16 Weapons/Search and Seizure ............. 60 Developmental Studies ...................... 16 Sexual Harassment Policy .................. 61 Placement/Assessment ....................... 16 Curfew and Guest Policy ................... 63 Requirements for Graduation ............. 17 Dress Regulations .............................. 63 Plagiarism/Cheating ........................... 18 Drug-Free School Policy .................... 63 Refund Policy .................................... 19 Disciplinary Action ............................ 65 Technology Policies & Procedures .......... 21 Residence Hall Policies ..................... 66 Student E-Mail ................................... 21 Campus Police & Automobile Electronic Use Policy ......................... 21 Regulations ........................................ 70 Social Media Policy ........................... 24 Authority/Mission .............................. 70 Library .................................................... 25 Crime Prevention ............................... 71 Student Services ..................................... 30 Vehicle Regulations ........................... 72 Dining Services ................................. 30 Parking Regulations ........................... 73 Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreation .... 31 Violations and Penalties ..................... 74 Cable TV ........................................... 32 Statistics ............................................ 75 Mail/Lost and Found .......................... 32 Reporting Policies .............................. 77 Health Services .................................. 33 Staff Directories ...................................... 78 Bookstore .......................................... 33 Important Phone Numbers ........ Back Cover Cover design by Jimmie Cain. Welcome from the President Dr. Jane G. Hulon Dear Co-Lin Student, Congratulations on your decision to enroll at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. There are many reasons why you have made a wise decision to continue your education here. Co-Lin has excellent faculty and staff members dedicated to your success. Whether you are on an academic transfer track or you are enrolled in one of our outstanding career-technical programs, you can be assured that you will be well prepared for your future. This Student Handbook contains important information that you should know while you are a student at Co-Lin. Please use this as a supplement to the Co-Lin Catalog. It is very important that you take responsibility for understanding and following the college’s policies and procedures at all times. It is my desire to see you experience growth, discovery, and achievement while you are enrolled here. There are so many reasons that Co-Lin truly is “The Place to Be.” Best wishes for an outstanding year! Sincerely, Jane G. Hulon, Ph.D. President Mission Statement The mission of Copiah-Lincoln Community College is to provide educational programs, economic development services, cultural and recreational opportuni- ties through quality instruction, high expectations and service in a safe, student- centered environment. Copiah-Lincoln Community College Student Handbook 1 Strategic Initiatives Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s strategic initiatives are in the following areas: 1. Stewardship of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success 2. Stewardship of Technology as a Tool for Instruction and Operations 3. Stewardship of Physical, Human, and Financial Resources 4. Stewardship of Business, Community, and Alumni Connections 5. Stewardship of Quality Operations and Value-Added Capital Improvements Goals of the College Copiah-Lincoln Community College will: 1. Promote student retention, completion, transfer, and employment 2. Improve student learning and expand enrollment opportunities and delivery modes 3. Optimize fiscal, human, technological, and physical resources to enhance learning and operations 4. Sustain community partnerships, student engagement, and service Accreditation Copiah-Lincoln Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The commission is only to be contacted if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. All nor- mal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, and other college-related information should be addressed directly to the College and not to the office of the Commission on Colleges. Copiah-Lincoln Community College branch campuses, Copiah-Lincoln Com- munity College Natchez Campus and Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simp- son County Center, accreditation depends on the continued accreditation of the parent institution. Non-Discrimination Copiah-Lincoln Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices have been designated to handle inquires and com- plaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of Copiah-Lincoln Community College. 2 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Student Handbook Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to Title IX directives should be made to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Brenda Brown Orr, Thames Center, 1084 Lake Drive, Wesson, MS 39191, (601) 643-8671. Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to Section 504 directives should be made to: Wesson Section 504 Coordinator, Amber Bowman, Henley Building, Lester R. Furr Dr., Wesson, MS 39191, (601) 643-8342; or Natchez Section 504 Coordinator, Tiffany Woods, Tom Reed Academic Building, 11 Co-Lin Circle, Natchez, MS 39120, (601) 446-1205; or Simpson Section 504 Coordinator, Ni- cole Cheramie, Sidney Parker Academic Building, 151 Co-Lin Dr., Mendenhall, MS 39114, (601) 849-0121. Disability Support Services The College maintains an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Reasonable Accommodations Committee(s) which addresses in-depth and detailed requests made by students and prospective students. The committee is comprised of a diverse group of faculty and staff. It is the responsibility of the student to make the request for special accommodations and to provide official documentation of the disabling condition and the need for special accommodations. A person requesting special accommodations because of a disability needs to self identify and adhere to the following: 1. Complete an application for Disability Support Services. 2. Provide appropriate documentation for the disability. 3. Discuss his/her need for special accommodations with the Disability Support Services Coordinator on his/her respective campus or a member of the ADA Reasonable Accommodations Committee. 4. For situations which involve substantial changes in policies, procedures, or physical structures, a request must be made in writing to the chairperson of the ADA Reasonable Accommodations Committee six months prior to the anticipated date of enrollment. The chairman is authorized to handle routine requests; however, requests which present new issues, which require large expenditures by the College, or present other problems, are considered by the entire committee. The ADA Reasonable Accommodations Committee will respond to such request within 30 days after it is received.