SMCC Catalog 2013 - 2014 - Southern Maine Community College

compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena provided that the College makes an attempt to
notify the student; appropriate persons in an emergency to protect the health and safety of students or other
persons.
Inspection and Review of Records
Students have the right to inspect and review their education records. The College requires prior notice and
reserves the right to deny access to confidential letters and recommendations associated with admission,
employment/job placement, or honors, to other records to which the student has waived the rights of
inspection, and to records containing information about more than one student.
Challenge of Records
Students have the right to challenge records they believe to be inaccurate, incomplete, or incorrectly
disseminated. If the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory, the student has the right to a hearing. If the
outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory, the student may submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the
educational record. Such a statement shall become part of the information contained in the educational record
and disclosed with it.
Records of Requests and Disclosures
The College will maintain a record of requests and disclosures of non-directory information. Records of requests
shall include the names and addresses of the persons who requested the information and their legitimate
interests in the information. Records of requests will not be maintained for those requests made by students for
their own use; those disclosures made in response to written requests from the student; those made by school
officials; and those specified in Directory Information.
Right of Complaint
Students who believe that the College is not complying with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act or regulations issued by the Department of Education to implement the Act may file complaints
in writing to: The FERPA Office, U.S. Department of Education, 4000 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
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Student Right to Know
As mandated by the Public Law 101-542, the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, as amended by
Public Law 102-26, the Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991, SMCC student completion information
is available upon request from the College’s Office of Institutional Research. Information concerning crimes on
campus is available on the College website.
Student Handbook/Code of Conduct
The Compass, SMCC’s student handbook, is designed to introduce students to the many aspects of life at SMCC,
including policies related to enrollment and student life, rules and regulations, and safety tips. The student
handbook serves as a companion piece to the SMCC Catalog, which outlines the College’s academic information,
requirements, academic programs, course descriptions, and more. Students are expected to become familiar
with both publications for a thorough understanding of College regulations.
Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, & Affirmative Action
Harassment Prohibited
The College recognizes the dignity and right of individuals to work, learn, play and live in an environment which
is free of substantial unlawful interference. Consequently, the College is committed to preventing and
responding promptly and effectively to harassment of College students, employees, volunteers or visitors.
Sexual Harassment Prohibited
Sexual harassment is prohibited at the College under both state and federal laws and College and MCCS policies.
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