Student Rights

Students are free to pursue their educational goals. Appropriate opportunities for learning in the classroom and on the campus shall be provided by the college. Student performance will be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.

Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry, and assembly without restraint or censorship subject to reasonable and non-discriminatory rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner.

Students have the right to inquire about and to propose improvement in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students through established student government procedures, campus committees, and college officers.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of an access to student records, and this Act will be adhered to by the college. See the section on “Student Records” for further information.

No disciplinary sanctions other than temporary removal from class or an activity may be imposed upon any student without due process. Due process procedures are established to guarantee a student accused of a student code of conduct violation the right of a hearing, a presentation of charges, evidence for charges, the right to present evidence, the right to have witnesses on one’s behalf and to hear witnesses on behalf of the accuser(s), the right to counsel, and the right to appeal.

Grade Appeal

Students have the right to appeal an assigned final course grade within ten (10) working days after the grades are posted in Self Service. Students must follow the student procedures outlined under “Student Academic Appeals”.