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Table of Contents
7000 Students
7005 Equal Educational Opportunity
7010 Student Rights and Responsibilities
7015 Hazing Policy
7100 Admissions
7120 Graduation Requirements
7150 Financial Assistance
7220 Senior Citizen Scholarship -
MCL 389.123(b)(ii)
7230 Trustee’s Scholarship
7300 Tuition & Fees
7310 Military Orders
7320 Tuition Appeals
7330 Tuition Refunds
7450 Public Performances
7500 Student Code of Conduct
7600 Educational Programs - MCL 389.105
7700 Disability Services
7705 Access/Privacy of Student Records
7000 Students
General: The Board requires the President or his designee(s) to
establish services that will assist students in fully accessing
the institution.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7005 Equal Educational
Opportunity
General: The Board of Trustees requires the President to ensure
that every student, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national
origin, culture or economic background, or disability, is entitled
to equal opportunity for educational development.
The following policy statements apply:
- No Student shall be excluded from participating in, denied
the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any educational
program or activity conducted by the college.
- The College shall treat its students without discrimination
as this pertains to course offerings, athletics, counseling, employment
assistance, and extracurricular activities.
- The College shall have an open door admissions policy.
Legal Reference: Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 1972, Title
VI, Title VII, Executive Order 11246, 1965, as amended by Executive
Order 11375, Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title IX
45 CFR, Parts 81, 86 (Federal Register, June 4, 1975, August 11,
1975) P.A. 453, 1976 (Michigan Civil Rights Act).
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7010 Student Rights
and Responsibilities
General: The Board desires to create a climate on the MCC campus
and in MCC programs, which recognizes the individuality of students
but also their responsibility to act in a manner, which will optimize
teaching and learning. The Board also requires the President or
his designee(s) to provide a Student Handbook outlining the procedures
and policies governing the conduct of MCC students. The Handbook
will be reviewed annually.
The following basic policy statements apply:
- Students at Mott Community College have the same rights and
protections under the Constitution of the United States and State
of Michigan as other citizens. Students, as well as the College,
through its law enforcement police officers, are responsible for
upholding the law and regulations governing the country, state
and local community.
- A student’s fundamental right is the right to learn,
and the College has a responsibility to provide protections, opportunities
and environments that promote learning. The student, in turn,
has responsibilities to other members of the Mott Community College
community to refrain from interfering with the rights of others
to learn, teach and work.
- If a student’s conduct on campus is improper or deemed
a potential threat to the College or to the College community,
the College reserves the right to take any appropriate actions.
Reference: Student Handbook
Legal Reference MCL 389.128
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7015 Hazing Policy
General: The Board of Trustees shall prohibit soliciting, encouraging,
aiding, or engaging in hazing, in relationship to any college clubs,
organizations or associations both on or off campus at any time.
“Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless
act meant to induce physical pain, embarrassment, humiliation, deprivation
of rights or discomfort, physical or mental, directed against a
student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with,
holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization,
club, or athletic team whose members are, or normally include, other
students whether said organization, club or athletic team is, or
is not, affiliated with the College.
The following policy statement applies:
Students engaging in any form of hazing or hazing-type behavior
will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student
Code of Conduct.
Reference: Student Handbook
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7100 Admissions
General: The Board of Trustees charges the President and his designee(s)
to establish eligibility for admission to the College which is consistent
and fair to all seeking admittance. The College has an open door
admissions policy to increase access to higher education in its
service areas.
The following policy statements apply:
- Admission to the College is open to all high school graduates
and to non-high school graduates 18 years of age or older. Applicants
under 18 who are not high school graduates must have a GED certificate.
- Exceptions to (1) above are as follows:
- ) Transfer Students
- ) International Students
- ) Early Admissions High School Students
- ) Dually Enrolled High School Students
- ) Guest Students
- The Board Charges the office of Admissions to monitor all
admissions procedures in order to comply with government mandates
and provide consistency in the admissions process.
Reference: College Catalog
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7120 Graduation
Requirements
General: The Board of Trustees, in order to establish high standards
and consistency, sets forth the following graduation requirements:
- Associate Degree. In order to graduate with an Associate in
Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Studies or an
Associate in Applied Science degree, the student shall complete
the requirements outlined in the college catalog.
- Certificate of Achievement. Mott offers a Certificate of Achievement
in General Studies and in seven areas of Science and Mathematics.
In order to graduate with a Certificate of Achievement, the student
shall complete the requirements outlined in the college catalog.
- Honors Program Diploma. Honors Program graduates receive a
special Honors Program Diploma in addition to an associate degree.
In order to receive an Honors Program Diploma, the student shall
complete the requirements outlined in the college catalog.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7150 Financial Assistance
General: The Board of Trustees shall require the college to provide
a comprehensive program of financial advisement and related services
to assist students in meeting college costs.
The following policy statements apply:
- The various types of financial aid are listed below:
Grant – a gift that is based upon financial need as determined
by federal and state guidelines.
Scholarship - any monetary amount that is based upon academic
achievement, athletic or artistic ability, leadership, citizenship,
community service, etc.
Loans – these are low interest educational loans made by
private lending institutions.
- The administration shall develop procedures for funding, awarding
and accounting for grants, scholarships and loans.
- The office of Financial Aid must be contacted regarding all
grants, scholarships and loans.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7220 Senior Citizen
Scholarship
General: Under the Community College Act of 1966 the Board of Trustees
may waive the tuition for a student who meets the admission requirements
of the college and is 60 years of age or older.
The following policy statements apply:
- Senior Citizens who have reached the age of 60 may register
for regular college classes on a space available basis. The scholarship
pays for tuition and fees only. Students are expected to purchase
books and any other items necessary for each course.
- Senior Citizens may register for Continuing Education classes
on a space available basis as per course enrollment requirements.
The scholarship pays for 50% of the course cost.
- A Gold Card for identification purposes is available upon
request in the Admissions Office. The card should be presented
at the time of registration.
Legal Reference: MCL 389.123(b)(ii)
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7230 Trustee’s
Scholarship
General: The Board of Trustees establishes a Trustee Scholarship
program to encourage enrollment opportunities for students throughout
the college district.
The following policy statements apply:
- The Board requires the President or his designee(s) to issue
one scholarship for tuition and fees to each high school and adult
high school in the college district. These scholarships are based
upon demonstrated school or community leadership and a grade point
average of 3.0 or better in the case of high school graduates,
and a grade point average of 2.75 or better in the case of adult
high school graduates.
- Each scholarship is renewable for a second consecutive year
based upon the student maintaining a cumulative 2.75 grade point
average.
- The President or his designee(s) may establish additional
criteria for selection of the recipients.
Reference: Board Resolution 597, May 22, 1995
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7300 Tuition &
Fees
General: The Board requires that the President or his designee(s) provide a schedule of charges to meet the costs of tuition and fees encumbered by students.
- Tuition. Educational costs at Mott are shared by students, the taxpayers in the college district, and the State of Michigan. Property taxes paid by residents of the college district supplement student tuition and state aid for in-district status students. For that reason the in-district tuition charged legal residents of the Mott College District is the lowest rate and proof of residency is required to be eligible for the in-district resident tuition rate. There are three types of residency status: in-district, out-of-district and out-of state. Each type is charged different rates.
- In-District. Legal resident of the Mott College district for at least 30 days preceding the first day of classes.
- Out-of-District. Legal resident of Michigan for at least 30 days preceding the first day of classes outside of the Mott College District.
- Out-of-State. International student on a student, working or visitor visa. A student who is not a citizen of the United States; a student who does not have a permanent entry or United States residency status; or a student whose permanent residence is outside of the state of Michigan.
- In-State Tuition for Military Personnel and Dependents. This institution will adhere to the following policy for the purposes of establishing residency requirements in Michigan for certain active duty members of the armed forces of the United States, or these members’ spouses and dependent children:
- An active duty member, spouse, or dependent child of such an active duty member, shall be considered a Michigan resident for tuition purposes if Michigan is that active duty member’s legal state of residence;
- An active duty member, spouse, or dependent child of an active duty member, shall be considered a Michigan resident for tuition purposes while that active duty member is stationed in Michigan;
- Once an active duty member, spouse, or dependent child of an active duty member has been determined to be a Michigan resident for tuition purposes, he or she shall retain that status as long as they are continuously enrolled in a degree program at a state institution.
The community college will continue to maintain its own residency, tuition, and admissions policies.
The community college retains the right to require any documentation they consider necessary to verify the student qualifies as active duty military personnel, or as the spouse or dependent thereof.
The community college will work to identify and eliminate the obstacles that students from military families face.
- Fees. Fees may be assessed by the administration to cover the following costs:
- Lab/Class Fees
- Registration Fee
- Student Services Fee
- Late Registration Fee
Reference: College Catalog
Legal Reference: MCL 389.123(b)
Approved: May 22, 2000
Revised: June 23, 2008
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7310 Military Orders
General: The Board of Trustees establishes criteria for tuition
refunds/credits for military orders to ensure consistency throughout
the College.
The following basic policy statements apply:
- Students who receive orders for active military duty during
any enrollment period shall be given the option of: (a) seeking
grades/incompletes from their instructors, or (b) cancellation
of their enrollment. A copy of the written orders must be filed
with the college.
- Cancellation of enrollment shall delete the student’s
record of enrollment from the current term and the college shall
provide refund for tuition and fees already paid.
- Students who are able to arrange grades/incompletes in all
of their courses shall not receive a refund.
- Students who are able to arrange grades/incompletes in some
of their courses shall have their tuition re-computed and the
balance awarded as a refund.
- Students returning from active duty shall be fully eligible
for re-admission to the college, and eligible to complete incompletes
granted due to military orders in a reasonable time after returning
from service.
- This policy will also apply to students who choose to enlist
in the military during periods of war or conflict declared by
the President of the United States of America.
Approved: May 22, 2000
Revised: November 26, 2001
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7320 Tuition Appeals
General: The Board of Trustees establishes criteria for tuition
appeals to ensure consistency throughout the College.
The following basic policy statement applies:
- Students who have to drop classes for medical or employment
related reasons beyond their control may request a waiver of their
tuition charges.
- Documentation such as medical reports and employer verifications
must be provided to substantiate the appeal.
- An appeals committee will review appeals on a monthly basis,
and students will be notified of the decision. If an appeal is
approved, tuition may be refunded.
- Appeals related to academic complaints are handled through
the Associate Deans and tuition may also be refunded based on
their recommendation.
Approved: May 22, 2000
Revised: November 26, 2001
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7330 Tuition Refunds
General: The Board of Trustees authorizes the President or his
designee(s) to establish a schedule for the refunding of tuition
and fees.
The following policy statement applies:
The schedule for the refunding of tuition and fees is published
in the class schedule calendar each semester and session. Students
who withdraw from fall or winter semester classes after the second
week of classes will not receive refunds. Students should be sure
to check the Registration Calendar in the class schedule booklet
for specific dates. Refund deadlines vary for each semester and
session.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7450 Public Performances
General: The Board of Trustees encourages students, faculty and
staff to excel in the college environment and in personal attributes
such as will bring credit to the college as well as personal credit.
The following policy statements apply:
- The Board endorses the frequent appearance by students, faculty
and staff participating in the fine arts, visual demonstrations
in the technical fields, and other academically oriented demonstrations.
- Opportunities for students, faculty and staff to showcase
their accomplishments through publications and other electronic/print
media will be provided.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7500 Student Code
of Conduct
General: The Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of establishing
a standard of student conduct as well as student rights and responsibilities
to ensure a learning atmosphere, which is positive, and a climate
where expectations are clearly spelled out.
The following policy statements apply:
- All Mott Community College regulations shall be construed
so as not to abridge any student’s constitutional rights
which include, but are not limited to, the rights of free expression
of thought or opinion, free association, peaceable assembly, for
the petition of authorities.
- Any student who commits any of the following acts of misconduct
shall be subject to disciplinary action by the College. These
regulations shall apply only where a student’s misconduct
has adversely affected some College process or function or some
other distinct and clear interest of the College as an academic
community. College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted
against a student charged with violation of a law, which is also
a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. For example, if both
violations result from the same factual situation, without regard
to the pendency of civil litigation in court or criminal arrest
and prosecution, proceedings under the Student Code of Conduct
may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following
civil or criminal proceedings off campus.
- Acts of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to
the following:
- Assault and battery
- Weapons
- Drugs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Disruptive behavior
- Endangerment
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Theft
- Gambling
- Vandalism
- Soliciting
- Counterfeiting, altering or financial irresponsibility
- Smoking
- Computer misuse
- Academic dishonesty
- Inappropriate behavior during a hearing
- Violations of sanctions
- Failure to appear
- Failure to respond to a faculty or staff members reasonable
request
- Profanity
Reference: Student Handbook
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7600 Educational
Programs
General: The Board charges the President or his designee(s) to
establish educational programs that meet the needs of the college’s
constituents. All degree program actions shall be processed through
the College Professional Study Committee (CPSC) and will be recommended
by the administration.
The following policy statements apply:
- The primary educational program of the college shall be divided
into two main areas:
- Liberal Arts and College Transfer
Include the first two years of the traditional liberal arts
studies and other courses typical of those taken during the
first two years at four-year colleges and universities; and
- Vocational-Technical
Includes courses and curriculum preparing students for immediate
employment.
- The complete listing of all programs and full curriculum shall
be published in an appropriate catalog or handbook.
- The Board of Trustees shall approve all programs.
Legal Reference: MCL 389.105
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7700 Disability
Services
General: The Board of Trustees recognizes the needs of students
with disabilities and support reasonable and appropriate accommodations,
use of adaptive technology and other special supporting services.
The following policy statements apply:
- Students seeking accommodations under State and Federal Law
must register with the college through the office of DisAbility
Services.
- Reasonable and appropriate classroom accommodations as determined
by DisAbility Services will be provided free of charge to ensure
equal access without jeopardizing the essential requirements of
a course or courses.
- Adaptive technology shall be available for use and based on
need and feasibility loaned to qualified students.
- These accommodations will be provided for non-classroom related
activities that are part of the college experience, such as those
sponsored by Student Life.
Legal Reference: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(PL93-112) as amended 1974 (PL93-516), The Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act as amended
1998 (Act 20).
Approved: May 22, 2000
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7705 Access and
Privacy of Student Records
General: The Mott Community College Board of Trustees recognizes
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and the protection
that it gives students by prohibiting unwarranted disclosure by
the college of student/educational records, except by those who
have a legitimate educational interest in such information..
The following policy statements apply:
The College will not provide access to or disclose information
from a student’s educational records without the written consent
of the student or the parent/guardian of a student under the age
of 18 in question with the following exceptions:
- ) Authorized personnel employed by the college who have a legitimate
educational interest in such information.
- ) Authorized personnel employed by other colleges for student
transfer purposes.
- ) Authorized personnel who provide financial aid assistance.
- ) Authorized accrediting agencies and government officials.
- ) The court has ordered access to such records.
- ) Emergencies that may threaten the health or safety of the
student or the student’s immediate family.
*The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is available
for review in the Office of the Registrar.
Approved: May 22, 2000
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