Volunteer State Community College 2020-2021 Student Handbook Student Handbook GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................6 Volunteer State Community College Safe Community Pledge ...............................................................6 Volunteer State Community College Mission Statement .........................................................................7 College Directory........................................................................................................................................7 Academic Calendar/Important Dates ........................................................................................................7 General Student Information .....................................................................................................................7 STUDENT RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS .......................................................................................................9 Preamble ....................................................................................................................................................9 Freedom of Access to Higher Education ..................................................................................................9 In the Classroom ......................................................................................................................................10 College Governance ................................................................................................................................10 Commitment To Diversity ........................................................................................................................10 Statement On Grievances .......................................................................................................................10 Complaints Not Resolved At Volunteer State Community College .......................................................11 Student Consumer Information ...............................................................................................................11 ACADEMIC INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................11 Adding/Dropping Courses .......................................................................................................................11 Appeal For Grade Change ......................................................................................................................12 Change Of Major ......................................................................................................................................12 Exit Exam For Graduates ........................................................................................................................12 Credit Hours and Maximum Load ...........................................................................................................13 Academic Probation .................................................................................................................................13 Academic Suspension .............................................................................................................................14 Student Course Evaluations ....................................................................................................................14 Videoconferencing ...................................................................................................................................15 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS .................................................................................................................................15 2 | Page Student Handbook Distributed Education...............................................................................................................................15 Health Sciences Division .........................................................................................................................15 Honors Program .......................................................................................................................................17 Humanities Division .................................................................................................................................17 International Education ............................................................................................................................18 Learning Commons..................................................................................................................................19 Library .......................................................................................................................................................19 Math And Science Division ......................................................................................................................20 Social Science & Education Division ......................................................................................................21 WVCP-FM 88.5 ........................................................................................................................................22 STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................................................................23 Student Services Statements ..................................................................................................................23 Admissions ...............................................................................................................................................24 Advising ....................................................................................................................................................24 Athletics ....................................................................................................................................................25 Access Center ..........................................................................................................................................26 Diversity and Inclusion .............................................................................................................................26 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................27 Records & Registration ............................................................................................................................27 Student Engagement and Support..........................................................................................................27 Testing ......................................................................................................................................................28 TRIO .........................................................................................................................................................28 Adult Learners & Veterans Affairs...........................................................................................................29 STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE .................................................................................................30 Student Conduct and Discipline Policy ...................................................................................................30 Disciplinary Offenses ...............................................................................................................................31 3 | Page Student Handbook Academic and Classroom Misconduct....................................................................................................37 Disciplinary Sanctions..............................................................................................................................38 Traffic and Parking ...................................................................................................................................40 Disciplinary Procedures ...........................................................................................................................46 CAMPUS SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................53 Campus Police Department Mission Statement.....................................................................................53 Campus Police Authority And Jurisdiction ..............................................................................................53 If You Are The Victim Of A Crime ...........................................................................................................53 Safety Tips................................................................................................................................................54 Police Escort On Campus .......................................................................................................................55 Emergency Procedures For Accidents Involving Students....................................................................55 Possession And Use Of Weapons ..........................................................................................................56 Alcohol And Drug Policies .......................................................................................................................56