<strong>Summer</strong> & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesStandardsOf Student ConductSTUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONViolation of Board Rules shall result in student discipline, imposed inaccordance with the Student Discipline Procedures as stated in BoardRule 91101. Discipline includes warning, reprimand, disciplinary probation,suspension or termination of financial aid, suspension fromschool, withdrawal of consent to remain on campus, expulsion subjectto reconsideration and permanent expulsion. Furthermore, institutionalpolicies and practices may impose disciplinary sanctions on studentsand employees consistent with local, state, and federal law.STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURESCommunity college districts are required by law to adopt standards ofstudent conduct along with applicable penalties for violation(Education Code Section 66300). The <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Community <strong>College</strong>District has complied with this requirement by adopting Board Rule9803, Standards of Student Conduct.Pursuant to Education Code Section 76030, the District has adoptedBoard Rule 91101, Student Discipline Procedures, to ensure uniformprocedures of due process when a student is charged with a violationof the Standards of Student Conduct. All proceedings held in accordancewith these procedures shall relate specifically to an alleged violationof the established standards of student conduct.The provisions do NOT apply to grievance procedures, student organizationcouncils and courts, the suspension, for good cause, of any studentfrom a class by an instructor for the day of suspension, and residencedetermination or other academic and legal requirements foradmission and retention.Disciplinary measures may be taken by the <strong>College</strong> independently ofany charges filed through civil or criminal authorities, or both.Copies of the Student Discipline Procedures are available in the Officeof the Vice-President of Student Services.STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURESThe purpose of the Student Grievance Procedures is to provide anequitable means for resolving a student grievance. The proceduresenumerated in Administrative Regulation E-55 shall be available to anystudent who believes a <strong>College</strong> decision or action has adverselyaffected his or her status, rights, and/or privileges as a student. Theprocedures shall include, but not be limited to, alleged violations ofTitle IX of the Higher Education Amendment of 1972 (and applicableregulations), grievances relating to handicapped students as definedby Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, problems relating tofinancial aid, and grievances relating to course grades to the extentpermitted by Education Code Section 76224(a). Section 76224(a) provides:“When grades are given for any course of instruction taught in acommunity college district, the grade given to each student shall bethe grade determined by the instructor of the course and the determinationof the student’s grade by the instructor, in absence of mistake,fraud, bad faith, or incompetence, shall be final.”For additional information regarding the procedures for filing astudent grievance, or for copies of the adopted student grievanceprocedures, contact Lawrence Woods, the <strong>College</strong> ComplianceOfficer, (310) 287-4383.CLASSES OPEN TO THE PUBLICIt is a policy of this District that, unless specifically exempt by statute,every course, course section or class (the average daily attendance ofwhich is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintainedby the District) shall be fully open to enrollment and participation byany person who has been admitted to the college(s) and who meetssuch prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Title 5 of theCalifornia Code of Regulations.<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> County Sheriff’s DepartmentCommunity <strong>College</strong> BureauLocated at the Lot 5 Entrance(off Freshman Drive)To reach the main Sheriff’s Office on campus,dial (310) 287-4314During an emergency,Dial “911” from any phone on campus.During Non-Emergencies, dial *30 or *80 fromany campus pay phone.There is no charge.<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>152www.wlac.edu
<strong>Summer</strong> & <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>2007</strong> Schedule of ClassesStudent Rights& Legal ProtectionsEQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE PROCEDUREIn order to insure Equal Opportunity Policy compliance at<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>, please direct inquiries to thecollege Compliance Officer, Mr. Lawrence Woods, (310)287-4383.In addition, inquiries may be directed to the DistrictOffice of Diversity Programs at (213) 891-2315.STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> considers the following informationrelating to a student to be “directory information”:student’s name, city of residence, participation in officiallyrecognized activities and sports, weight and height ofmembers of athletic teams, degrees and awardsreceived, dates of attendance, and most recent previouseducational agency or institution attended by the student.Students who do not wish the above categories ofinformation to be given out should so indicate on theRelease of Directory Information form in the AdmissionsOffice.In addition, branches of the U.S. military are entitled toreceive the following student information: student’sdirectory information as defined above, student’s address,telephone number, date of birth, and major field of study.This information will not be released if you so indicate onyour Application for Admission.The <strong>College</strong> Foundation is entitled, with permission, toreceive the following student information: student’sname, address and telephone number. The <strong>College</strong>Foundation is not entitled to release student informationto third parties. This information will not be released if astudent so indicates on his or her Application forAdmission.FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS ANDPRIVACY ACTSThe California Legislature has passed S.B. 182 (Stull),which codifies provisions of the Education Code and theFederal statutes implementing the “Family EducationRights and Privacy Act” of 1974 (Buckley Amendments).This permits students to inspect their personally identifiablerecords maintained by the college, and permitsaccess to these records only upon the student’s writtenrequest (other than to certain specified categories).Information on these laws and college procedures inimplementing them may be obtained from the Dean ofAdmissions, who serves as the <strong>College</strong> Records Officer.UNAUTHORIZED RELEASE OFSTUDENT RECORDSRelease of student records by faculty members to thirdparties, which includes parents and other family members,without a student’s written permission or in theabsence of a judicial order is prohibited by the CaliforniaConstitution and the Education Code.This information is published in accordance with“The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990”January 1 through December 312004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006Arson 0 0 0 Misdemeanor Arrests 1 3 2Assault with a Deadly Weapon 1 1 0 Narcotics/Drugs 1 3 1Burglary 17 8 3 Petty Theft 26 22 16Burglary from Motor Vehicle 6 0 1 Rape 0 0 0Grand Theft 2 0 2 Robbery 2 2 2Grand Theft Auto 3 1 1 Terrorist Drug Threats/Threats 0 0 0Homicide 0 0 0 Vandalism 7 6 8<strong>West</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong>153www.wlac.edu