Students' Rights & Responsibilities |
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Surry Community College exists to help students attain the educational goals they have set for themselves. When students register for classes and pay tuition, they gain certain specific rights designed to guarantee fair and consistent services for all students. Students have the right to
All programs establish certain academic requirements that must be met before an academic award is granted. Advisors, department chairpersons and deans are available to help the student understand and arrange to meet these requirements, but the student is responsible for fulfilling them. If, at the end of a student's course of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied, the respective certificate, degree, or diploma will not be granted. For this reason, it is important for students to acquaint themselves with all academic requirements throughout their college careers and to be responsible for completing all such requirements. Students are responsible for:
The college trustees, administrative staff, and faculty are involved constantly in making decisions which affect students. Because students' ideas and concerns are highly valued, every effort is made to solicit student input for the decision-making process. Student representatives are found on the SCC Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, and administrative standing committees. Guidelines for appointment to these groups can be found in the Inter-Club Council/Student Government Association Bylaws. The conduct of college students, both in and out of school, is expected to be that of any respectable adult in a public place. Students should consider at all times that the reputation of the institution depends in no small part upon their behavior. No long list of rules and penalties should be necessary if each student abides by the rules of common courtesy and cooperation; however, certain North Carolina state laws govern the use and possession of drugs or alcoholic beverages in public and the possession of firecrackers, firearms, or explosives of any kind. Surry Community College has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. State laws also prohibit hazing of any student by another student or students. The College will dismiss any students who in its judgment conduct themselves in a manner incompatible with the purposes of the college. Students on SCC premises or at college-sponsored events whose conduct adversely affects the objectives of the College or violates the rules and regulations of the College are subject to disciplinary action. Violations involving cheating; copying; forgery; disruptions; physical threat or abuse; theft; property damage; failure to heed an official's directive; persistent infractions of traffic regulations; selling or solicitation of goods or services; harassing; using, possessing, transmitting, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and behavior conflicting with safety are all subject to disciplinary action. The Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Dean of Student Development, and President are responsible for enforcing these policies. The administration and staff at Surry Community College make an effort to provide a safe and healthy educational environment. From time to time, certain elements or factors such as weather conditions, power outages, accidents, human error, or poor judgment by other students can create potentially dangerous situations. Students at Surry Community College are advised and encouraged to be conscious of their personal safety and to always take whatever actions necessary to preserve that safety. Students having concerns about safety on campus should contact the Dean of Student Development or the Dean of Evening Studies. Respect for private and public property reflects upon a person's character. Students at Surry Community College are requested to show respect for the property of others at all times. Traditionally, students take pride in their school's property. This means assuming a responsibility for preserving the beauty of the grounds and the buildings. The Inter-Club Council/Student Government Association asks that all students join in an effort to carry out this student responsibility. The office of the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Extension 3274) should be notified immediately if any of these emergencies or disasters develop:
If this official is not available, contact the Vice President for Student Services (extension 3238) or the Dean of Evening Studies (extension 3276) . If an accident has already occurred and emergency relief is necessary, dial "9" for an outside line, then dial "911" which serves as the emergency response number for Surry County Extreme weather conditions during the winder months may require Surry Community College to cancel or delay classes. According to college policy, weather conditions must be extreme before classes will be cancelled. Two decisions are possible in the mornings:
If no announcement is made, classes will operate on a regular schedule. If classes are cancelled or delayed, faculty and staff workday is also cancelled or delayed, unless otherwise specified. Suggestions for Students, Faculty, and Staff
If you have questions concerning this policy, contact a member of the college administrative staff. Title II, Public Law 101-542 dated November 8, 1990, requires educational institutions to disclose graduation rate data. Such data for Surry Community College are available in the Office of Research and Assessment, Richards Health Sciences Building, room H-218. |
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