Academic Policies and Procedures - Central Maine Community ...

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Student Services
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Realizing that education consists of more than
what occurs in classrooms and labo ratories,
Central Maine Community College administrators
and faculty members make an effort to know
each student as an indi vidual and to respond to
non-academic problems, needs, and interests.
They regard student services as an integral part
of the educational process.
As fully participating members of the Central
Maine Community College commu nity, students
are asked to attend promptly to all obligations,
to use the College’s facil ities with care and respect,
to obey local, state and federal laws, and
to comply with the policies of the College.
These policies are more fully described in the
Student Handbook, copies of which are available
in the Student Services office and online
at www.cmcc.edu. Students are encouraged to
become familiar with the Handbook and with
other publications issued periodically, and to
stay abreast of any changes in policy.
Bookstore
The bookstore sells required textbooks, course
tools and supplies, and novelty items. The
bookstore, located in Jalbert Hall, has posted
hours of operation. Within two weeks after the
beginning of a course, clean, unmarked books
are returnable with a receipt for a full refund. After
two weeks, books are considered used. For
more information, see the bookstore web page
at www.cmcc.edu/BookStore/
Housing
Four residence halls provide on-campus accommodations
for Central Maine Community College
students. Our newest building, opened in the fall
of 2007, accom modates over 150 students in
a double-room format with a private bathroom.
Fortin Hall accommodates 60 students and
con tains dormitory rooms for double occupancy;
the other two halls contain apartment units,
each consisting of four single bed rooms, a common
living room, and a bath room. All rooms are
furnished with single beds, a closet, a chest of
drawers, a desk, and a chair. Students provide
additional fur nishings as desired. Students living
in resi dence halls furnish their own sheets,
blankets, towels, and pillows.
Rooms are assigned to full-time Central Maine
Community College students with preference
given to fi rst-year students and selected second-year
students on a space-available basis.
A Residence Hall Council, consisting of Resident
Assistants and interested resident students,
plans activities throughout the year. A
Director of Housing and Resident Directors live
on campus and are available to assist student
residents at all times.
Food Service
The Central Maine Community College dining
hall serves commuting students, as well as
those who reside on campus. Nutri tionally balanced
meals as well as short order service and
snacks are available. The dining hall is open
seven days a week.
Student Health Services
A clinic, staffed by qualified health care professionals,
is located off campus and is available
to students. In addition to diag nosing and
treating minor medical prob lems, the clinic provides
counseling to students on health related
matters. A resi dent student requiring healthcare
services must set up an appointment through
the Dean of Student Services office.
When the clinic is not open, students have access
to medical care through either of the two
excellent hospitals located in Lewiston, minutes
away from Central Maine Community College.
Insurance
Two plans of insurance are available to Central
Maine Community College students. Plan
I covers students for medical costs incurred as
a result of accidents during the school year. All
full-time students are enrolled due to the intensive
shop, laboratory and field activities that are
inherent to the training programs offered at Central
Maine Community College. A nominal fee is
charged. Plan II extends the coverage of Plan
I to 12 months, and reim burses actual medical
expenses according to schedules for illnesses
covered. It is optional.
Students majoring in Early Childhood Edu cation,
Medical Assistant and Nursing, are required
to purchase professional liability insurance
through Central Maine Commu nity College,
which provides coverage during their clinical
experience. Students in the Associate Degree
Nursing Program (who are LPNs) are required
to provide their own professional liability insurance
as LPNs, as well as purchase liability insurance
through Central Maine Community College
as RN students.
SPECIAL NOTE: With regard to the school insurance
extended coverage policy be advised
that: pregnancy or childbirth, false pregnancy,
termination of pregnancy, relat ed medical conditions
and recovery there from, shall be payable
as any other sickness. Questions concerning
the above should be directed to the Dean of Finance
or Dean of Student Services.
Student Activities
Many major activities and events on cam pus are
initiated by Central Maine Commu nity College’s
Student Senate, composed each year of student
representatives from each college major.
Student activities are varied and are intended
to appeal to the educational, recreational, athletic,
and social interests of students. Financed
by Student Activity Fees, the activity program
includes both campus-based activities and the
use of community recreational facilities. The
Kirk Hall Gymnasium has posted hours for recreational
activities. With sup port from the Dean
of Student Services offi ce, commuting and
residential students at Central Maine Community
College may organize activities and events.
Scheduled events are announced on Central
Maine Community College’s electronic bulletin
board, which can be found in most campus
buildings and by e-mail to students who have
an e-mail address on record. The College provides
full-time students with free memberships
to Planet Fitness in Auburn and students may
participate regularly in the activities of that facility.
CMCC plans to build a fi tness center on
campus in the near future.
In arranging student activities, the Student Senate
takes full advantage of the rich recreational
and entertainment possibilities in Auburn/Lewiston,
Maine’s second largest urban area. Funds
allocated to the Student Senate budget are used
to offset the cost of such outings.
Other student clubs and organizations that have
been available from year to year for students
include an Outing Club; Lakeside Players (Central
Maine Community College’s own Drama
Club); Women in Technology; American Society
of Safety Engineers; Intramural activities; Computer
Gam ing Club; Veterans Club, Rainbow
Alliance; Campus Crusade for Christ, Native
American Club, Human Services Club, Nursing
Association, and Mill No. 9 - a publication of creative
works by and for students.
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