Danville Area Community College STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19 217-443-3222 www.dacc.edu HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER The information contained in this Handbook is subject to change at any time as deemed necessary by the College. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................................................................................................................ 3 - 13 Welcome; Non-Discrimination Statement .................................................................................... 3 Mission/Values ............................................................................................................................. 4 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 5 Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................... 6 Phone/Fax/Building Numbers ..................................................................................................... 7 Campus Map (p. 8), Building Information (p. 9-10)…………………………………... .............. 8 Emergency Response Guidelines for Students ............................................................................. 11 Academic Advisement and Course Registration Information ..................................................... 14-18 Academic Advisement; Academic Records; Course Registration ............................................... 14 Class Schedule Changes .............................................................................................................. 15 Financial Responsibility/Tuition & Fee Refunds; Withdrawal Policy; Transfer-In Credit ......... 16 Attendance & Leave of Absence; Military Leave ....................................................................... 17 Religious Observances; Student Records (Schedules, Bills, Financial Aid, Grades) .................. 18 Academic & Student Support Services ........................................................................................... 19 - 34 Admissions Office; Testing & Academic Services Center .......................................................... 19 Career and Employment Services; Nontraditional Services; Disability Services ........................ 20 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 23 Library ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Mentoring Program; Online Student Services; Records Office ................................................... 25 Special Populations Assistance ................................................................................................... 26 Student Diversity Team; TRIO; Tutoring (General, MASS, Writing Center) ............................. 27 Veterans Multipurpose Center ..................................................................................................... 29 Bookstore; College Catalog; Child Development Center ............................................................ 30 DACC User ID & Password; DACC Student Email Account; Help Desk; ID Cards ................. 31 Lost and Found Service; Security ................................................................................................ 32 Student Insurance; Vermilion County Works; Work Study & Student Worker Employment ... 33 Scholastic Achievement and Awards .............................................................................................. 35 - 36 Scholarships for Students; Scholars Program .............................................................................. 35 President’s List/Honor’s List; Graduation; Graduation Honors Recognition .............................. 36 Student Government, Clubs and Organizations ............................................................................ 37 - 42 Student Senate; Student Trustee; Formation of Clubs/Organizations ......................................... 37 Scheduling Club/Organization Activities; Clubs and Organizations ........................................... 38 Student Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 43 - 100 DACC Policies & Procedures...................................................................................................... 43 Address Changes; Academic Standards of Progress ................................................................... 44 Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Recipients ........................................ 45 Accommodations for Employees, Students, & Visitors with Disabilities ................................... 48 Anti-Harassment in Education..................................................................................................... 49 Preventing Sexual Violence Policy ............................................................................................. 50 Procedures for Preventing, Reporting & Responding to Sexual Misconduct .............................. 51 Sexual Harassment in Higher Education is Illegal; Sexual Assault Awareness Education ......... 62 Campus Parking & Traffic Violations ......................................................................................... 63 Cancellation of Classes; Complaints/Grievances Resolution Procedures ................................... 64 Computer Lab Rules; Consumer Information; Copyright & Peer-to-Peer File Sharing .............. 69 Cyber-Bullying; Demonstrations on Campus; Disclosure of Private Mental Health Info Act .... 71 Dress Restrictions; Drug-Free Environment: Information, Procedures, Policies & Preventions. 72 School Reporting of Drug Violations Act; Drug Prevention & Education Programs ................. 78 Emergency Text & Email Alerts ................................................................................................. 80 Firearms Conceal & Carry; Internet/DACCNet Acceptable Use ................................................ 81 Plagiarism; Registered Sex Offenders Must Report .................................................................... 82 Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................. 83 Student Communications: Students’ Right to Privacy/FERPA ................................................... 91 Students Right-to-Know Report .................................................................................................. 93 Security Report ............................................................................................................................ 95 Tobacco Free Campus Policy; Voters Registration Notice ......................................................... 100 Academic Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 101 WELCOME DACC STUDENTS! On the behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Administration, Faculty, Staff, and the Office of Student Services, we would like to welcome you to Danville Area Community College. We are elated that you have chosen DACC to purse your educational goals. We realize that your college experiences, needs, and interests are diverse. This understanding has resulted in a variety of services, policies, and procedures to meet the multitude of our stakeholders’ needs. The following pages explain many of the services, regulations and policies which affect the quality of student life at DACC. Please take time to read through the information in this booklet. This Handbook has been prepared for YOU, the student, to enhance your educational experience at DACC. The major themes of the handbook include the following: Academic Advisement & Counseling Testing & Academic Services (includes General Tutoring & Disability Services) Career and Employment Services Child Development Center Services Financial Aid Services & Counseling Tutoring Services Online Student Services Student Clubs & Organizations Student Records and Registration Student Rights & Responsibilities TRIO Student Support Services Vermilion County Works/American Job Center Please visit any of these offices if you have questions or concerns. We are here to serve you and welcome any comments or suggestions you may have which will assist us to better meet your needs or the needs of other students. Again, we welcome you to campus and wish you success in your educational endeavors at DACC! Sincerely, Your DACC Student Services Team STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Danville Area Community College does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, unfavorable discharge from military service (except dishonorable), mental or physical disability unrelated to the ability to perform essential program and job functions, veteran status, or any basis of discrimination precluded by the applicable federal and state statutes in its programs and activities. The College will take steps to assure that the lack of English-language proficiency will not be a barrier to employment, admission, and participation in CTE programs. Career and technical education courses/program offerings and admission criteria are on our web site, www.dacc.edu or by