2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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on the TBI’s website listing of sex offenders located on the internet at http://www.ticic.
state.tn.us/SEX-offndr/search_short.asp.
SMOKING—Roane State Community College has established, as allowed by legislation,
a policy on smoking and use of tobacco products on campus. This policy is as follows:
1. Smoking is permitted outside of buildings in designated locations. Appropriate
signage and ashurns will be provided at these locations. Smoking is not permitted
within fifteen (15) feet of any building entrance except where physical layout
does not permit.
2. Smoking or use of other tobacco products is prohibited inside any building or
college vehicle.
3. Enforcement of this policy for staff will be the primary responsibility of supervisors.
Security guards will be responsible for enforcement at public events.
Student offenders will be referred to the Assistant VP for Students and
Multicultural Affairs if disciplinary action is deemed necessary. All college personnel
have the authority to enforce this policy.
4. This policy will be widely communicated through standard institutional communication
channels.
SOLICITING—No soliciting or sales, related to or affecting students, are permitted
on the campus without securing prior written approval from the Office of the Assistant
VP for Student Services and Multicultural Affairs.
STUDENT COMPLAINTS—Roane State Community College is committed to providing
a quality educational experience for all students. Students are encouraged to
take advantage of all relevant services and programs offered by the college therefore,
RSCC is concerned that all students receive the best treatment possible by college personnel.
However, if a student feels he/she has not received fair treatment, or has a complaint
regarding some situation or condition (financial aid, tuition, refunds, parking
tickets, advisement, records, admissions, facilities, classroom concerns, student conduct,
etc.) at the College, the student may address the complaint in writing to the
Assistant VP for Student Services and Multicultural Affairs. The Assistant VP for
Student Services and Multicultural Affairs will investigate the complaint, consulting
with other RSCC personnel as needed and will notify the student of the outcome. If the
student is not satisfied with how the Assistant VP for Student Services and
Multicultural Affairs has tried to resolve the issue, the student may be heard by the Vice
President of Academic Services. Please review the RSCC catalog (Student Services
section) for detailed procedures regarding the appeal process for disciplinary matters.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY—There are a number of established policies and regulations
and student-right-to-know information, developed by the College as well as
mandated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, that exist for the welfare of both students
and the college. This information is described in the following publications:
The RSCC catalog, the Students’ Guide to Health & Safety, and the Student
Handbook/Calendar, which are available and accessible to students at all RSCC campus
locations. This information is also presented in the New Student Orientation sessions.
Students should contact the Admissions Office, Academic Divisions, or the Assistant VP
for Students and Multicultural Affairs for copies, if needed. Although the College provides
this information to the student, it is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the
policies and regulations outlined in these publications. Students may see the Assistant VP
for Student Services and Multicultural Affairs for clarification of these policies and regulations.
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