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All
Mott Community College student employees are bound by, but not limited
to, the following College policies and governed by the Student Code
of Conduct. Note:
All College policies are housed in the Library. The Student Code
of Conduct is on reserve in the library.
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An Affirmation of the
President's Declaration on Valuing Cultural Diversity
Mott Community College has a special responsibility
to the community to promote equal access and success for minority
students. The College has established a Minority Education Initiative
to help achieve harmony among all racial groups. The academic community
has an obligation to serve as an important model in helping to end
discrimination.
These issues are complex, but we must approach
them directly and take the steps to cultivate a suitable climate
for our minority students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
We are committed to creating a setting that welcomes
all persons regardless of race, color, creed, culture or national
origin and will not allow any form of prejudice.
We dedicate ourselves and this institution
to preserving a multi-racial, multi-cultural environment. As a leader,
we can help and support everyone in our community to realize the
great potential of minorities.
Americans With Disabilities
Act
Mott Community College shall ensure full
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act which states
that there shall be no discrimination in employment against a qualified
individual with a disability in the terms and conditions of employment.
Additionally, the student employment program is obligated to permit
an injured or ill student employee to return to work with a doctor's
permission.
Drug Free Environment
Mott
Community College is committed to providing a campus environment
free of the abuse and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. In
addition, MCC is required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act Amendments of 1989 to adopt and implement a program to prevent
the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and
employees.
Standards Of Conduct At MCC
The possession or distribution of elicit drugs and/or the unlawful
use of alcohol by students on MCC property or as part of a college
activity is specifically prohibited by MCC policies.
Legal Sanctions
There are legal sanctions under state and federal law for the unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. A
violation under state law may result in a misdemeanor or felony
conviction, depending on the nature of the offense, punishable by
imprisonment, payment of fines, confiscation of real and personal
property, or a combination of the three.
Drug And Alcohol Prevention, Counseling
And Rehabilitation, And Reentry Programs
The College Health Services Office coordinates a seminar on substance
abuse prevention for all students and staff. For more information
about the seminars, call (810) 762-0333. MCC encourages students
with alcohol or other drug dependency problems to use the services
of Counseling and Student Development or to seek assistance from
a community agency that provides substance abuse services. Counseling
staff will assist with referrals to appropriate agencies. For more
information or to schedule an appointment, call (810) 762-0111.
Health Risks
Health (and other) risks associated with the use of alcohol and
other drugs include, but are not limited to: impaired academic or
work performance; lost potential; absenteeism from class or work;
financial problems; doing things one later regrets; conflicts with
co-workers, families, friends, and others; unusual or inappropriate
risk-taking which may result in physical or emotional injury, or
death; blackouts; hangovers; long-term health problems including
cirrhosis of the liver, organic brain damage, high blood pressure,
and heart disease.
MCC Sanctions
MCC will impose sanctions for violation of policies and procedures
consistent with state and federal law and with applicable Student
Code of Conduct provisions and college policies. Violations will
result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from
college, and referral for prosecution. Sanctions imposed will depend
upon the severity and frequency of the violation. In addition to,
or in lieu of, discipline, violators may be required to complete
an appropriate rehabilitation program. Substance abuse assessment
and referral services are provided by Intake Assessment and Referral
Center, 202 East Boulevard, Suite 200, Flint, MI 48503, at (810)
235-9555.
Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Mott Community College shall ensure
full compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action. This policy was effective February 22, 1988.
Mott Community College will not discriminate in any of its admissions,
educational programs/activities or employment policies or practices
on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion,
height, weight, marital status, physical, mental handicap, sexual
orientation, or veteran’s status. The college is committed
to compliance with several laws and regulations. These include Executive
Order 11246 (as amended 11375), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, Equal Pay Act, Sections 503 and
504 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1965, Age Discrimination
in Employment Act, the Vietnam (VA Veterans) Readjustment Act of
1974, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other Federal and
Michigan Civil Rights Laws.
Sexual
Harassment
Mott Community College is committed
to maintaining an environment for employees and students free of
unwanted objectionable and disrespectful conduct, and communication
of a sexual nature, especially when such conduct is imposed by one
on another and adversely affects a staff member’s employment
and a student’s learning experience. Sexual harassment is
a barrier to an environment which is conducive to academic achievement
and productive employment. Employees and students have the right
to raise the issue of harassment, and are protected by this policy
and attendant college codes and procedures for enforcement. Sexual
harassment is a grievous action having serious and far-reaching
effects on the careers and lives of individuals. False accusations
can have similar impact; thus, the charge of sexual harassment is
a serious and emotional one and is not to be taken lightly by a
charging party, a respondent, or any other member of the college
community. This policy shall apply to all persons in the college
community. For the purposes of this policy statement, the term college
community shall be defined as Mott Community College students, faculty,
administrators and all other employees. This sexual harassment policy
will be part of the Board of Trustees’ governing policy for
Mott Community College and will be published in the policy and procedure
manual. This section on sexual harassment will also be published
in the student, faculty and staff handbooks. For further information
on the sexual harassment policy at MCC, contact the Human Resources
Office, Mott Community College, 1401 East Court Street, Flint, MI
48503, or call (810) 762-0275.
All MCC student employees must successfully complete an online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training tutorial. This training must be taken within the first two weeks of beginning employment. The Preventing Sexual Harassment training course is accessible through the link on the HR section of the website (www.mcc.edu/hr/hr_index.shtml). At the conclusion of the tutorial, students will be required to complete a mastery test with a passing score. Upon successful completion, students must print off the Certificate of Completion and bring it to the Student Employment Center in PCC 2020.
Student
Code of Conduct
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:
A. Assault
and Battery:
Intentionally or recklessly causing physical
harm to any person on College premises or at College sponsored activities,
or intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable apprehension of
such harm.
B.
Weapons:
Unauthorized use, including, but not limited
to, possession or storage of any weapon, dangerous chemicals, explosive
or incendiary devices on College premises or at College sponsored
activities either on or off campus.
C. Drugs:
Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
use or possession of any controlled substance or illegal drug on
College premises or at College sponsored activities either on or
off campus.
D. Alcoholic
Beverages:
Consumption or possession of any alcoholic beverages,
beer and/or wine on College premises or at College sponsored activities
either on or off campus unless previously approved in writing by
the supervising College official(s).
E. Disruptive
Behavior:
Intentionally or recklessly interfering with
normal College sponsored activities, including, but not limited
to, studying, teaching, research, College administration, designated
areas of activities, fire, security or emergency services; or inciting
others to commit disruptive behavior; and any unauthorized occupancy
of Mott facilities or access to or from such facilities.
F.
Endangerment:
Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated
any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other
emergency on College premises or at College sponsored activities.
G. Harassment:
Intimidation or harassment of another student
or staff member of the College, including but not limited to, sexual/racial
harassment or threats, and may include verbal and/or physical actions.
Intentionally making repeated telephone calls to or from the College
with intent to annoy, threaten or harass another person. This includes
stalking - following or appearing within the sight of another, approaching
or confronting another individual in a public or private place,
appearing at the work place or residence of another, entering or
remaining on an individual's property, contacting by telephone,
or sending mail or electronic mail.
H. Discrimination:
Intentionally and substantially interfering with
the freedom of others on College premises or at College sponsored
activities based on age, color, disability, gender, height, weight,
marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion,
sexual orientation or veteran's status.
I. Theft:
Theft of property or of services on College premises
or at College sponsored activities. This includes tampering with
vending machines. Knowing possession of stolen property on College
premises or at College sponsored activities.
J. Gambling:
Illegal gambling on College premises or at College
sponsored events.
K. Vandalism:
Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging
the property of others on College premises or at College sponsored
activities. Unauthorized use of College facilities. Unauthorized
presence in or use of College premises, facilities or property.
L. Soliciting:
Selling or soliciting goods or services on campus
without written permission from the supervising College official(s).
M. Counterfeiting,
Altering or Financial Irresponsibility:
Any forgery, alteration of, or unauthorized use
of Mott forms, records, documents or I.D. cards, including the giving
of false information or withholding necessary information in connection
with a student's admission, enrollment or status at Mott. This includes
passing a worthless check, money order or other method of payment
to the College or to a member of the College community.
N.
Smoking:
Violations of college smoking policy.
O. Computer
Misuse:
Unauthorized access or attempted access into
College records or other student's computer work or any misuse of
college computer facilities. Use of computer networks for sending
or receiving illegal, pornographic, or threatening information.
P. Academic
Dishonesty:
All forms of academic dishonesty, including cheating,
fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and the
acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic materials.
See Academic Integrity Policy.
Q.
Inappropriate Hearing Behavior:
Disrespectful or disorderly behavior, or the
giving of false testimony or other false evidence at any hearings
arising under this policy.
R. Violations
of Sanctions:
Violation of the terms of an imposed disciplinary
sanction or violation of the Student Code of Conduct while on disciplinary
sanction.
S. Failure
to Appear:
Failing to appear at the request of any disciplinary
hearing authorities.
T. Other
Violations:
Violating any laws or regulations (federal,
state or local) or violating any published policies or regulations
of Mott Community College including, but not limited to, those regarding
access or departure from College buildings or structures, use of
facilities, the College's Student Code of Conduct, and other rules
and regulations which may be enacted, published, or promulgated
by the Board of Trustees or its designees.
This document is also available in the MCC Student
Handbook.
Updated: 10/2000 |
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