HANDBOOK FOR PART-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
Contents
Institutional History
Mission Statement for the University system of
Core Mission Statement of Two-year Colleges in the University
System of Georgia
The
Accreditation
Campus Information
Administrative Personnel and Contact Numbers
Food Service
Health Services
Parking Facilities
First Aid Kits
Academic Calendar
Bookstore
Classroom Changes
Class Cancellations
Mail
Office
Assignments
Library Instruction Classes
Library Assignments
Reserve Materials
Circulation Policy
Billing for Lost Materials
Library Hours
GALILEO
Audiovisual Services
Interlibrary Loan
GIL Express
Library
Acquisitions
Instructional Academic Information
Class Attendance
Complete Withdrawal
Core Curriculum and Major Program Requirements
Course Auditing
Course Drops
Course Syllabus
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
Evaluation
Expectations of Part-time Instructors
Final Exams
Final Grade Deadline
Grade Changes
Grading Policy
Counseling and Career Services
Student Life
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Compliance
Drug Free Workplace
Equal Employment Policies
Right to Know
Sexual Harassment Policy
Support Services for Students with Disabilities
Requesting
Services
Available
Accommodations
In the classroom
On quizzes / exams
Other areas
Accommodation
Delivery
Policies
and Procedures
Confidentiality
Sharing Information
Interpreters
/ Captionists
Testing
Tips
for Interacting with Students with Disabilities
Appendix
Copies of Various Academic
Forms
In its 37-year history,
In 1968 the Board of Regents of the
University System of Georgia authorized the establishment of
Dr. David B. McCorkle became the first
president of
Now enrolling approximately 3,500 students in
transfer and career academic programs,
In recent years, the college has become more
innovative with its outreach and programming, offering more courses via
nontraditional means to meet the needs of its diverse student population and
initiating programs which serve as models for colleges across the country.
In 1994 the college opened Heritage Hall in
downtown
The 1997-98 academic year brought national
attention to
In 1999 construction was completed on a new
classroom building on the central campus in
The new
As
Contextual Preface
(Historical and Philosophical Perspectives)
The philosophy of
Mission Statement for the University System of
The mission of the University
System of Georgia is to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic, and
social advancement of Georgia by providing excellent undergraduate general
education and first-rate programs leading to associate, baccalaureate, masters,
professional, and doctorate degrees; by pursuing leading-edge basic and applied
research, scholarly inquiry, and creative endeavors; and by bringing these
intellectual resources, and those of the public libraries, to bear on the
economic development of the State and the continuing education of its citizens.
Each instituti0n in the University System of Georgia will be characterized by:
Core Mission Statement for Two-Year Colleges in the
University System of
Within the context of the University System's
mission and vision, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Atlanta Metropolitan
College, Bainbridge College, Coastal Georgia Community College, Darton College,
East Georgia College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Perimeter College,
Gordon College, Middle Georgia College, South Georgia College, and Waycross
College share core characteristics as two-year colleges. While these colleges
all embody the common characteristics presented below, variations in their
purposes, histories, traditions, and settings allow each also to focus on its
own distinctiveness and accomplishments.
The core characteristics include:
In support of the mission of the University System
of Georgia and the core mission components for two-year colleges in the
University System, Georgia Highlands College, possessing a degree authority to
award the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of
Applied Science, is committed to student success.
Accreditation
CAMPUS INFORMATION
Floyd Campus
702-802-5000
800-332-2406
The
The student center complex,
located in the
The Wesley C. Walraven Science
and
The Physical Education
Complex includes a gymnasium, dressing rooms and showers, fitness laboratory,
CPR laboratory, tennis courts, softball fields, soccer field, walking trails
and a three-hole golf teaching area.
The College Library houses
learning resources, the
Completed in July 1999, the
The
Ample parking areas are
provided for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. Students should
note that certain areas are designated for reserved and visitor parking. All
students enrolled for academic or community service courses are responsible for
knowing and adhering to parking regulations.
The Georgia Highlands College
Wetland Preserve is a 25-acre natural wetland area on the central campus of the
college. The Preserve features a 1,200-foot boardwalk with an elevated
observation deck. The project was opened in September 1996 and is open to
visitors and school groups.
Heritage Hall-downtown
706-802-5300
Heritage Hall is located
approximately six miles from the
Heritage Hall houses the
Division of Health Sciences, the Department of Continuing Education, the
Centre Stage is a
state-of-the-art business presentation facility. The facility may be leased by outside groups
for other uses as well.
Students taking classes at
Heritage Hall share student services and learning resources access with the
central campus.
5441 Highway 20 NE
678-872-8000
The
Room 207F
770-975-4088
The
The College utilizes
classrooms, faculty and administrative offices in the
General education core for
cooperative degrees with North Metro provides the basis for course offerings at
the Center. Additionally, course work toward other career and transfer degrees
is available at this site.
Building D, Southern
678-915-5010
The Georgia Highlands College
Marietta campus is located at
In addition to administrative
offices and faculty offices,
Switchboard Floyd campus .................................. 706-802-5000 or (800)
332-2406
Switchboard Cartersville
campus ………………….. 678-872-8000
GHC Employee Directory: GHC
Homepage →About Us→Telephone Directory
Food Service
Floyd Campus
The
college cafeteria located in the student center, serves hot meals and short
orders. The cafeteria is open from 7:45 am–3:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
Snack machines are located in the student center and in classroom buildings.
Heritage Hall, Cartersville Campus,
Snack
machines are provided in locations on each campus.
Health Services
All
accidents and illnesses involving students should be reported to the Office of
Student Life or the Director of the satellite campus site.
Parking Facilities
Ample parking areas are provided for students,
faculty, staff, and campus visitors for our locations. Part-time faculty
members may park in the reserved parking areas upon receipt of a Faculty-Staff
parking permit from the Business Office. Please check with the director of the
satellite campus sites for any special parking regulations.
List of
First-Aid Kits at
A first-aid kit is located in each of the following
locations:
Main Campus:
Access Center (W-213), Charger Card Office, Kitchen, Office of Social and
Cultural Studies, I.T. Department, HPER, Library, Counseling and Career
Services (AA-26), Division of Business (W-122), Science and Math Department,
Academic Support Office (W-208), P.E., and the Office of Student Life, Public
Relations.
Cartersville Campus:
Student Services Office (1st Floor), Biology Lab (334), and Biology Lab
(330).
Heritage
Hall Campus:
Dental Hygiene Clinic and SBDC Room (HH-131), ETTC.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided
into three semesters; fall and spring semesters consist of approximately
fifteen weeks and summer is divided into a Maymester of approximately three
weeks and an eight-week summer session. Specific academic calendars can be
found in the newsprint schedule of classes and on the GHC homepage: http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/index.htm.
Bookstore
http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/bookstore/index.htm
Floyd Campus
The
Georgia Highlands bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in F Building
and stocks all textbooks, equipment and supplies that are required for any
academic or public service course at the college; faculty are reminded that
they are not allowed to obtain materials from outside to sell to the students.
The Bookstore also carries imprinted sportswear, a selection of souvenir and
gif items, greeting cards, and snack items and other related merchandise.
Bookstore hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6: p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. During registration, the bookstore is open from 8:00
a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The bookstore will give cash for used books that are current
editions during final exams each semester.
Heritage Hall
No
Bookstore services are available. Heritage Hall students utilize the bookstore
on the Floyd Campus.
Cartersville Campus
The
Cartersville Campus Bookstore stocks books for the courses offered at the
Books
can be purchased at the Cartersville campus or on-line. The bookstore owned by
North Metro Tech does not sell texts for the
Class Cancellations
Insufficient Enrollment
Decisions regarding class cancellations due to
insufficient enrollment are made during the first week of class. The Division
Chair or discipline coordinator will notify you if your class is cancelled.
Inclement Weather
http://www.highlands.edu/about/emergency/index.htm
Classroom Changes
Classrooms are assigned by the Vice President’s Office
when the class schedule is initially prepared. All changes in the assigned
classrooms on the Floyd campus and Heritage Hall must be coordinated through
the Vice President’s Office at 706-295-6331. Room changes at the Cartersville
campus, the Acworth center, and the
Mail
The division secretary distributes mail to faculty
mailboxes. Check with the division secretary for the location of your mailbox.
Courier services are established to handle mail for the satellite campus
canters. Check with the center director for the courier schedule for your
campus.
Office Assignments
The Division Chair makes office assignments on a space
available basis.
Georgia Highlands College
Library welcomes part-time faculty into the College community and extends an
invitation to visit the Libraries on the Floyd, Cartersville,
SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
Library Instruction Classes
You may schedule a
bibliographic instruction class, a general orientation to the library, or other
related library instruction. While, library orientations are required for ENGL
1102 and FCST (or GHST – if renamed) 1101, the librarians are happy to teach
other classes as well. Classes can be tailored to your needs. The library would
like to have at least one week’s notice to prepare for the class.
Library Assignments
Many instructors assign a
library exercise to their students to familiarize them with basic library
skills and the resources of the library. Since every library is different, you
may want to ask one of the librarians to review your assignment to make sure
that all the materials and resources necessary are there to complete the
exercise. The Library would like to avoid the inevitable frustration that crops
up when twenty or thirty students are all looking for one book or an article
that we do not own. (This will also help us to know if we need to place
materials on reserve for your class). It would be helpful for you to provide a
copy of the assignments for us to keep on hand. With advance notice, the
Library can even provide an exercise, which we will grade, that will
accommodate your instruction requirements.
Reserve Materials
When many students need to use
one book or other library materials, it is a good idea to put those materials
on reserve. Please call or come by the library with the following
information:
Your
name
A
day phone number or email where you can be reached
Course
name and number
Title(s)
of the materials
How
long you want the item to circulate (3 hours-s in library only, one day, two
days, threes days, or seven days
You may also put personal
copies of your own materials on reserve as well as copies of articles, notes,
and other written materials. Personal copies are kept behind the circulation
desk to minimize loss.
At the end of the semester,
reserve items are returned to the general collection. Please contact us near
the end of the semester, if you want to continue the reserves.
Circulation Policy
Part-time faculty may check
out items based on the circulation period for that particular item; for
example, books circulate for one semester and AV items for one week. You may
have up to 30 items in your possession at one time. All materials must be
returned at the end of the semester. Any
materials not returned at that time will be considered lost, and you will be
billed for the replacement cost.
Billing for Lost Materials
Replacement materials will be
ordered when available. Out-of-print items will be billed based on the
replacement cost of an appropriate substitute based on the subject matter of
the item lost.
Library Hours
Library hours are posted at
each location. The phone numbers for the various locations are as follows:
Floyd
Campus: 706-2956318
Cartersville
Campus: 678-8728400
GALILEO
GALILEO (GeorgiA Library LEarning Online) provides access to nearly 200 databases indexing thousands of
newspapers, books, periodicals and scholarly journals. Over 2,000 journal
titles are provided in full-text. Other resources include encyclopedias,
business directories, and government publications. A description of these
databases is available on the GALILEO homepage by selecting “About GALILEO.”
Over 35,000 full-text electronic books on a wide array of topics may be
accessed through GIL, the online library book catalog, or directly through the
netLibrary database on GALILEO. Remote
access to GALILEO is available with the current password available from the
libraries. Remote access to
netLibrary requires registration on one of the GHC campuses on the netLibrary
site in the upper right corner of the screen by selecting “Create a Free
Account”. Electronic books may then be “checked out” for a four hour
block. Training for use of GALILEO may
be arranged with the GHC public service librarian at your location.
Audiovisual Services (AV)
AV services are centralized
through the AV department on the Floyd campus. All equipment needs should be
requested through them at 706-2956319, at least one week in advance.
AV materials are circulated
through the libraries. Students may not check out any AV item; however, they
may view VHS tapes or DVDs in the libraries’ viewing rooms.
AV equipment may be set up
hours before the actual need; therefore, it is important that you leave it
where you find it. If there is equipment in your classroom that you did not
request, it is probably set up for a class later that day or the next morning.
For the same reason, if you need AV equipment, don’t borrow it from the
classroom next door. The AV department needs to know where all the items are.
Interlibrary Loan
If we do not own a book or
article you need, we can order it through this service. Most loans are free;
however, if there is a charge, you must provide payment for it. Request forms
are available in the libraries and online. Ordering through this service
typically takes 7-10 days depending upon where the item is coming from.
GIL Express
GIL Express is a service being offered at all libraries within
the University System of Georgia (USG). The service is an innovative resource
sharing initiative that allows students, faculty and staff access to all
eligible circulating material at all USG libraries. GIL Express is available to
all eligible patrons through both an on site (walk up)
requesting service and a remote requesting
service. Other information can be found in the GIL Express homepage and FAQs and by contacting any GHC
library.
TRAINING FOR USE OF GALILEO, NETLIBRARY AND GIL
EXPRESS MAY BE ARRANGED WITH THE GHC LIBRARIAN AT YOUR LOCATION.
Library Acquisitions
Please feel free to recommend
titles for purchase by the GHC libraries.
Although we may not receive them in time for your current class, they
may be available for future use.
INSTRUCTIONAL
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Please refer to http://www.highlands.edu/academics/academicaffairs/index.htm
for comprehensive and current Academic Affairs information.
Class Attendance
Instructors are expected to establish their attendance
policies and to make clear statements to their classes regarding their
attendance policies. Regardless of their attendance policies, instructors will
be expected to maintain attendance records. Some students may require special
attendance reports to be signed by the instructor.
Regular and punctual attendance at all classes is the
student’s responsibility. Students are expected to account for absences to each
instructor and, at the discretion of the instructor, to make up all work missed
because of the absence. Final approval for any class absences remains with the
instructor.
At the beginning of each semester, instructors will
make clear statements to their classes regarding their attendance policies.
Field trips and extracurricular activities which
require a student’s absence from class must be approved by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs.
Complete Withdrawal
Any student who desires to completely with draw from
the college for the current semester before mid-semester must submit a form
which pertains to complete withdrawal these forms are available from
administrative offices on each campus. Other rules may apply depending on the
age of the student and whether or not the student receives financial aid.
Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information.
Core Curriculum and Major Program
Requirements
The core curriculum and major program requirements are
detailed in the current college catalog which can be found at http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/index.htm
Course Auditing
Persons who wish to audit regular academic courses
must meet all college admission requirements, with the exception of those
pertaining to SAT or ACT scores. Auditors are subject to the same tuition fees
as those enrolled for academic credit. Audits must be declared at registration.
A credit course cannot be changed to an audit nor can an audited class be
changed to a credit course.
On transcripts and other records, the symbol V
indicates a course was audited. An audited course does not count for academic
credit, and the V cannot later be changed to a credit grade.
Course Drops
Students who wish to officially withdraw from a course
may either complete a withdrawal form and have the instructor sign the form or complete
the withdrawal on-line (in which case, the instructor receives an email
notification) or those who withdraw before the midpoint of the total grading
period will receive a “W”. Withdrawals without penalty will not be given after
the midpoint of the total grading period (including final examinations) except
in cases of hardship as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The mid semester date is published in each semester’s schedule.
Students may not drop an academic support course and
maintain enrollment in a credit level course. Please contact the Office of
Academic Support for more information.
Course Syllabus
Course syllabus guidelines are available at http://www.highlands.edu/academics/academicaffairs/polsandprocedures.htm
A copy of each course syllabus should be on file in
the division office. Academic coordinators or Division Chairs may review syllabi
for accuracy before it is distributed to students.
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
http://www.highlands.edu/campuslife/handbook/html/code_of_conduct.htm
Evaluation
The Division Chair will define evaluation procedures
and methods.
Expectations of Part-time Instructors
The role of the part-time faculty member will be
discussed and defined by the Division Chair for the area employed.
Final Exams
A final exam schedule is issued for each semester by
the Vice President’s office and will be available in the division offices.
Instructors, with the exception of those teaching academic support courses, are expected to give their exams as
scheduled. Those who teach courses for the Division of Academic Support
should consult the chair of that division regarding the timing of the final
exam. The Division Chair must approve all exceptions.
Final Grade Deadline
Instructors are notified by the Registrar’s Office of
the deadline for turning in final grades. Instructors are expected to submit
final grades within 48 hours after your last exam but no later than two days
after last day of exams. Grades must be submitted on-line using the SCORE. Copies of final grades are to be turned in to
the respective academic division chair office.
Instructors teaching academic support courses must
adhere to the final grade deadline established by the Chair of the Academic
Support Division.
Grade Changes
Grade changes will be made by the Registrar’s Office
only upon the receipt of a Grade Change Form initiated by the instructor. Grade
change forms are available in departmental offices or administrative offices of
the satellite campus centers.
Grading Policy
The grading system used by
Letter
Grade Nature of Work Quality Points per credit
hour
A Excellent 4.0
B Good 3.0
C Satisfactory 2.0
D Passing 1.0
F Failure 0.0
F$ Unearned Failure 0.0
H Honor
Project Completed Not computed
I Incomplete Not computed
IP In Progress Not computed
K Credit by Examination Not computed
NR No Grade Reported
S Satisfactory Performance Not computed
U Unsatisfactory Performance Not computed
V Audited Not computed
W Withdrew Passing Not computed
WF Withdrew Failing 0.0
WM Military Withdrawal Not computed
I--A grade of incomplete indicates that a student who is
performing satisfactory work is unable to meet the full course requirements for
non-academic reasons beyond the student’s control. An I must be removed within two semesters of residence, or one calendar
year, whichever is shorter, or it will automatically become an F. An
I grade is not given in Learning Support courses. Arrangements for the removal
of an I should be made with the instructor during the semester immediately
succeeding the semester in which the I was awarded. Students do not re-register for a class in which
an I has been given.
All grade change requests must be made within two
semesters of residence following the semester during which the course was
taken, or one calendar year, whichever is shorter. After this time, any grade
change request must be made through the Office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
F$--This
symbol is for an unearned F, which indicates that the student stopped attending
class and did not fill out appropriate paperwork to withdraw. This grade is computed in the grade point
average as an F.
H--This
symbol indicates that a student has successfully completed an Honors project.
See the Honors section of the GHC catalog for requirements.
IP--This grade may be assigned only in Learning Support
courses. It indicates that the student made satisfactory progress, but did not
successfully complete the course and must register again. Ordinarily, a student
may receive no more than two grades of IP in any one area of Developmental
Studies.
K--This symbol indicates an awarding of course credit to
a student via credit by examination program.
NR--This symbol is temporarily posted on a student’s
transcript when a professor fails to turn in grades on time. It will be removed
when the actual grade is reported.
S--This symbol indicates that credit has been given for
completion of degree requirements other than academic course work.
U--This symbol indicates unsatisfactory performance in an
attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work.
V--This symbol indicates that the student audited the
course. The V carries no credit and cannot later be changed to a credit grade,
either during the time in which the student is enrolled in the course or at a
later date.
W--This symbol indicates that the student was permitted
to withdraw from the course without penalty. Withdrawals without penalty will
not be permitted past the midpoint of the semester, except in cases of hardship
as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
WF--This symbol indicates that the student was permitted
to withdraw from the course while doing unsatisfactory work. The dropping of a
course under these circumstances is equivalent to a failure.
WM--This symbol indicates that the student withdrew due
to military orders.
* -- This symbol indicates a course credit for a CPC
deficiency
# -- This symbol indicates academic renewal
% -- This symbol indicates academic support coursework
T -- This symbol indicates transfer coursework
Counseling and Career Services
The office of Counseling and Career Services offers a
variety of services to students that are designed to help them adjust to
college, promote growth and development, and make realistic decisions regarding
the choice of majors and careers. The office is a place for students to obtain
assistance with career, educational and personal concerns. Counseling is
available, free of charge, to all students. Services include:
Further information may be obtained by call
706-802-5000 ext. 6336 or 1-800-332-2406.
Student Life
The Office of Student Life
seeks to develop the
The Office of Student Life
coordinates a wide variety of campus activities and programs and encourages all
students, faculty and staff to participate as fully as possible. The OSL
oversees the forming of clubs and organizations by students and provides
resources for those groups as they sponsor a wide variety of programs and
events; schedules general entertainment and cultural events on campus; distributes
discount tickets to area cultural venues.
A current calendar of events
and programs can be found on-line at the Campus Life Calendar (http://www.highlands.edu/cgi-bin/campuscalendar/calendar.cgi
) or by contacting the OSL at 706-295-6363 at the Floyd Campus, or 678-872-8040
at the Cartersville Campus.
Office hours are generally
8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on
Friday. Evening hours vary each semester, but are posted outside the office.
American With Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Compliance
Drug Free Work Place Policy
As a recipient of Federal funds,
In the discharge of its responsibilities as
an employer,
The following requirements are made to comply
with the published policy.
A. A drug-free awareness program is
hereby established to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the
workplace. This is done by the posting of notices and posters concerning
the symptoms and penalties of drug abuse. This will be done periodically
throughout the year.
B. Drug abuse in the workplace is to be
treated as an illness for the first offense and the employee is expected to use
all his resources to correct his or her problem, including the use of personal
health insurance, the College’s Employee Assistance Program (counseling), or
rehabilitation, as appropriate to the case. An evaluation will be made of
the situation to determine the seriousness of the case in relation to the
employee’s employment. A second instance of drug abuse in the workplace
will result in dismissal of the employee.
C. It is a requirement of the Drug-Free
Workplace policy that the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Director
be notified of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five days after such convictions
D. There is a toll free telephone
number available for employees’ use, questions and the ordering of materials
relating to drug-free awareness. The number is 1-800-843-4971.
E. Copies of this policy for a
drug-free workplace must be given to each employee employed under a sponsored
contract and a copy of the policy must be included in all grant and contract
proposals.
Equal Employment
It is the policy of
Right to Know
All part-time faculty are required by the University
System’s Right-to-Know Program to receive initial and annual Right-to-Know
training to become aware of policies concerning hazardous materials and their
proper handling. All personnel must make an appointment with Human Resources
for their initial training. In addition, all part-time science faculty must
receive quarterly chemical-specific training from their area coordinator.
Please contact Dr. Harvey Moody,
Sexual Harassment Policy
I.
Policy Statement:
Federal law provides that it shall be an
unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of the sex of any
person, to discharge without cause, to refuse to hire, or otherwise to
discriminate against any person with respect to any matter directly or
indirectly related to employment or academic standing. Harassment of an
employee on the basis of sex violates this federal law.
It is the policy of
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute
sexual harassment when:
A. Submission to
such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an
individual’s employment or education;
B. Submission to or
rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or
employment decisions affecting this individual;
C. Such conduct has
the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s
academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive employment or educational environment.
III. Examples of
Sexually Harassing Behavior
Behaviors which
constitute an example of the first part of the definition include those which
imply that the receipt of employment and educational enhancements depend on the
employee's or student's accepting such conduct from those in positions to
bestow such enhancements.
Behaviors that are
examples of the second part of the definition include those that seek to require
the actual submission to such conduct as the basis for employment or
educational decisions.
Those behaviors
which are examples of the third part of the definition include such conduct as
creates an employment and educational atmosphere which can detrimentally affect
one's ability to perform one's duties.
IV.
Procedures for Handling Complaints of Sexual Harassment
The following
procedures are applicable to complaints against faculty or professional,
non-faculty staff and shall be followed by students, classified employees,
and other faculty or professional, non-faculty staff in reporting incidents of
sexual harassment.
Reports of
inappropriate sexual conduct by a faculty member or professional, non-faculty
staff should be made in writing to the Division Chairperson or Department Head
who is the supervisor of the faculty member or professional, non-faculty staff
involved.
The Division
Chairperson or Department Head, with consultation from the Director of Human
Resources, will immediately investigate the allegation of harassment. Failure
to do so is also misconduct subject to disciplinary action.
The Division
Chairperson or Department Head will immediately report the complaint of
harassment to one’s respective Vice President.
The Division
Chairperson or Department Head, with collaboration from the Director of Human
Resources, will conduct a complete investigation of the matter and submit a
report of the investigation to the appropriate Vice President of the College
who in turn will recommend a disposition of the case to the President.
The following procedures are applicable to complaints
against classified employees and should be followed by faculty or
professional non-faculty staff, students, and other classified employees in
reporting incidents of sexual harassment.
Reports of
inappropriate sexual conduct by a classified employee should be made in writing
to the Human Resource Director.
The Human Resource
Director will investigate the allegation of harassment. Failure to do so is
also misconduct subject to disciplinary action.
The Human Resource
Director will submit a report of the investigation and a recommendation for
disposition to the President.
The following procedures are applicable to complaints
against students and should be followed by classified employees, faculty or
professional, non-faculty staff, and other students in reporting incidents of
sexual harassment.
Reports of
inappropriate sexual conduct by a student should be made in writing to the Vice
President for Student Development.
The Vice President
for Student Development, with consultation from the Director of Human
Resources, will investigate the allegation of harassment. Failure to do so is
also misconduct subject to disciplinary action.
The Vice President for
Student Development will submit a report of the investigation and a
recommendation for disposition to the President.
Note: If the employee against whom the
complaint is made is the supervisor of the person making the complaint, or if
any other circumstances exist in which any member of the College community
prefers to report the misconduct through other channels, this can be done by
contacting the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Vice
President for Finance and Administration, the Vice President for Student
Development or the Director of Human Resource. An investigation will be made
and, if necessary, appropriate action shall be taken.
Plan For Educating the Institutional
Community to Prevent Sexual Harassment:
The text of the
Sexual Harassment plan will be included in every issue of the Student Handbook
and the Faculty/Staff Handbook.
President's Statement
Sexual harassment is antithetical to the
collegiate atmosphere of the
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The
The
Cartersville Campus-Serving students attending the Cartersville, Acworth,
Student Services Hub120E Director:
5441 Highway 20, NE 678-872-8100
Floyd Campus–Serving students attending the Floyd and Heritage Hall
campuses.
Walraven Building-Suite W-213 Assistant Director:
Wilma Maynard
800-332-2406 ext. 5003
Southern
D-253 678-915-5021
The
The
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
guarantee persons with disabilities protection from discrimination based on
disability. These laws, as pertaining to post-secondary education, protect
students (those who meet all the academic and technical standards of admission)
in the areas of admissions, recruitment, academic requirements, housing,
financial, and non-academic services.
Students
who have been accepted for admission to
Once
accepted, it is the student’s responsibility contact the
Services and accommodations provided to students with
disabilities are no guarantee they will be successful, but they do have an
equal opportunity to access whether it be physical access, educational access,
developmental access, access to opportunities, and access to healthy attitudes
about disabilities.
Requesting Services
ALL
STUDENTS needing accommodations in their classes must request an Accommodation
Letter from the
Available Accommodations
Eligible
students with disabilities may receive any one or a combination of the
following services. Services are accommodations that are appropriate and
reasonable to the degree that physical and cognitive barriers are removed, thus
providing equal opportunity for full inclusion in the college experience.
·
ALTERNATE MEDIA:
Students may have electronic textbooks or audio textbooks recorded by
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inc. or provided by
·
INTERPRETER/CAPTIONING
SERVICES: Students requiring sign language interpreters and/or captioning will
have this service coordinated on an individual/group basis.
·
NOTETAKING
ASSISTANCE: Students may have a class member take notes. Copies are available
in designated
·
RECORDED LECTURES:
Students will be allowed to record any regular class lecture with the
instructor’s permission.
·
COPIES: Students
will be provided a copy of certain lecture materials, including overheads and
Power Point presentations.
·
A/V MATERIALS
PREVIEW: In the event some media may not be available captioned, students are
allowed to preview audio/visual materials used in the classroom with an
interpreter.
·
CLOSED
CAPTIONING: Students may need A/V material presented in closed-captioning.
Faculty should request closed-captioned media when it is available. It is
suggested that only materials with closed captioning be used when a deaf/hard
of hearing student is enrolled in a class.
·
ENGLARGED PRINT:
Students may request enlarged print on course syllabus/handouts (legal size
min. 18 pt.) The
·
LAB ASSISTANT:
Students may request a lab assistant be provided for course labs.
·
GENERAL
ASSISTANCE: Students may request assistance in positioning keyboards/laptops
and/or materials.
·
CALCULATORS:
Students may use non-programmable calculators in class and on assignments in
Math courses.
·
COMPUTER
DICTIONARY, SPELL/GRAMMAR CHECK, and OR OTHER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Students
who use special equipment or Assistive Technology must make arrangements with
the faculty for timely completion and submittal of assignments when such
technology is used.
·
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY: Students may use assistive technology, including voice recognition
software or text-to-speech software to complete assignments.
·
ASSISTIVE
LISTENING DEVICE: Students may borrow assistive listening devices on a loan
basis. Some training and coordination among the
·
SEATING
ACCOMMODATIONS: Students may need specific seating arrangements to accommodate
needs. Such arrangements may include front row seating, seating near an
entrance, and alternative seating if in-class desks/chairs are not accessible.
·
INSTRUCTOR
ACCOMMODATIONS: Instructors may be requested to face the class when speaking,
wear a lapel transmitter/microphone during lectures, repeat student questions,
and use only black markers on whiteboards. Other instructor accommodations may
be needed. Instructor will be notified by
·
ABILITY TO ENTER
AND EXIT CLASSROOM: Some students require accommodation to manage pain or
anxiety, and should not be penalized for missing information. However, students
should record missed sections or obtain notes.
·
ATTENDANCE ACCOMMODATION:
Only those absences reported to the
Please refer to the Testing section
below to view the
·
EXTENDED TIME:
Students may be granted up to 2 times the normal time to complete quizzes and
exams. Under no circumstances is un-limited time permissible. Proctoring
assistance is available on the Floyd and Cartersville campuses and limited on
the
·
DISTRACTION
REDUCED TESTING ENVIRONMENT: It is the student’s responsibility to inform faculty/staff
of their intent to use their extended time, and to make agreeable arrangements
for a distraction reduced environment with the teaching faculty member or
staff. Exam proctoring assistance is available on the Floyd and Cartersville
campuses and limited on the
·
COMPUTER
DICTIONARY, SPELL/GRAMMAR CHECK, and OR OTHER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Students
who use special equipment must make arrangements with the faculty for timely
completion and submittal of exams when such equipment is used.
·
ASSISTIVE
TECHNOLOGY: Students may use assistive technology, including voice recognition
software or text-to-speech software, to complete quizzes/exams.
·
CALCULATORS:
Students may use non-programmable calculators on exams involving mathematical
calculations.
·
STOP-THE-CLOCK:
Some students require accommodation to manage pain or anxiety and may need to
take a break or breaks during quizzes/exams. These breaks should not be included in the student’s
overall time allotment.
·
ALTERED FORMAT:
Altering the format of tests or answer sheets may be necessary to accommodate a
student’s needs. This may include the addition of field blanks using MS Word’s
form feature or Test Talker software.
·
ENGLARGED PRINT:
Students may request enlarged print on quizzes/exams (legal size min. 18 pt.)
·
TESTING
ASSISTANCE: If quizzes/exams must be completed using a SCANTRON format,
students with difficulty or limited mobility may need assistance in filling in
bubbles. If no other accommodation for test format can be made, the
·
·
TTY: Students
needing a TTY to make phone calls may use the TTY in the
· SORENSON VIDEO RELAY SYSTEM: The Sorenson VRS is a
relay system students may use free of charge to call whomever they wish.
Students must contact the
·
OTHER:
Individualized special services may be necessary and will be coordinated with
the appropriate faculty and the director of the
Accommodation Delivery
Services may be delivered according to
individual requirements. The
The
primary form of service delivery will be Accommodation Letters, which will
describe recommended accommodations. The student is responsible for requesting
services and providing an Accommodation Letter to each faculty member the
student is taking a class with each semester.
All
facilities used by students at each campus are monitored for accessibility to
the best of the
In
order to provide confidentiality and develop a trust relationship with
students, disability-related information will generally be treated as medical
information and handled under the same strict rules of confidentiality, as is
other medical information until legally challenged. This includes the
documentation that students must provide to establish the existence of their
disability and their need for accommodation or consideration. The position of
Sharing Information
Disability-related
information will be shared only on a limited basis within
Unless
there is a threat to an individual’s safety and/or an emergency situation,
consent of the student will be requested before providing any copies of
medical/psychological documentation to a third party.
(See Appendix A for responsibilities of
instructors, students, and interpreters/captionists).
Interpreting
or Captioning Assignments are scheduled through the
Interpreters
are expected to adhere to the RID Code of Ethics. They are to provide
interpreting services to the best of their ability and not allow personal
feelings to interfere in the interpreting process. The interpreter should keep
all information about interpreting assignments confidential, regardless of how
inconsequential the information may seem. Instructors should address all
communication to the student rather than to the interpreter or captionist.
Testing
Students,
faculty/staff, and members of the
Testing /
exam proctoring policy
Student
Responsibilities
·
Students must be
registered with the
·
Students must provide
the professor with an Accommodation Letter from the
·
Students must
complete the “TEST REQUEST FORM” (Cherry Form) and provide it to their
professor/instructor to complete.
·
The student is
responsible for returning the “TEST REQUEST FORM” to the
·
Students must
arrive on time to take the exam. Exams must be scheduled and completed during
the
·
In the event of
an emergency unrelated to the student’s disability (for example: illness, death
in the family, car trouble, oversleeping, etc.), the student must contact the
professor to reschedule the exam. The
professor must inform the
·
Students must
adhere to the College’s code of conduct.
Students suspected of academic dishonesty will be referred for
disciplinary action.
Faculty/Staff Responsibilities
·
Verify that the
student is registered with the
·
Thoroughly and
legibly, complete the Professor/Instructor section of the “TEST REQUEST FORM”
and return the form to the student.
·
Have the exam
delivered to the
·
Maintain accurate
documentation for each student and approve appropriate accommodations.
·
Provide courier
service to deliver completed exams.
·
Maintain
integrity of the exam by providing security (sealed) envelopes for returning
exams, and securing the exams in a locked file cabinet in the office.
·
Monitor all exams
taken in the
Tips for interacting
with students with disabilities
1)
Offer assistance,
but wait for acceptance
2) Always talk directly to the person with a disability (not
to their interpreter or attendant).
3) When teaching a student with a hearing impairment try
to face the class as much as possible to ensure clear speech reading can take
place.
4) Don’t worry about using phrases such as, “walking to
your class” or “see you later” because they are general terminology used by
everyone.
5) Always introduce yourself when interacting with a
student who is blind (explain verbally information on overheads).
6) Be aware of classroom barriers such as furniture,
signs, or items in aisles or doors.
7) Students with mobility impairments may arrive late to
classes due to barriers associated with navigating campus.
8) Do not lean or rest on wheelchairs being used by
persons with disabilities. The
wheelchair is an extension of their body.
9) Start each lecture with an outline of material to be
covered that period. At the conclusion,
briefly summarize key points.