Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Saturdays during the school year for qualifiedstudents at Roma High School. These classesare designed to help prepare students for college.In coordination with Region 1 Education ServiceCenter, STC provides workshops, supplementalinstructional programs, career awarenessprograms, and parental involvement programs tomiddle schools participating in Region 1’s GEARUP program.STUDENT I.D. CARDSAll students are responsible for obtaining anidentification card at the time of initial registrationwith the college. Students should carry it at alltimes as it must be presented when cashingchecks, paying fees, requesting transcripts, andutilizing library services.Student identification cards are issued to studentsfree of charge. The identification card replacementfee is $10.Student identification cards are available atcampus Student Information Centers district wide.HEALTH SERVICESSouth Texas College does not provide health careservices. The College is close to several healthcare facilities and will utilize the 911 system in anemergency situation.STUDENT RIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIESAs a premier learning-centered higher educationinstitution, South Texas College is committed toacademic integrity and standards of excellenceof the highest quality in all courses and programsand to providing an environment that fosters theeducational process and the well-being of thecampus community.South Texas College recognizes that studentsuccess is a shared responsibility between thestudent and the College. Students attending SouthTexas College are expected to accept and adhereto the following responsibilities:1. Student attendance and participation isparamount to academic success. Regularand punctual attendance in class andlaboratories is expected of all students.2. Students are expected to exercise personalresponsibility and self discipline as theyengage in the rigors of discovery andscholarship. Inappropriate behavior mayresult in disciplinary action against thestudent.3. Students attending South Texas Collegeare responsible for adhering to standards ofacademic integrity. Academic dishonestymay result in disciplinary action against thestudent.In support of the rights of its students, South TexasCollege is committed to:1. A consistent and fair evaluation of studentperformance and an impartial process forgrade appeals that allows students to appealacademic decisions or actions which theyconsider manifestly unjust or improper.2. Ensuring that students are treated withfundamental fairness and personal dignitythat includes an impartial process forstudents to appeal disciplinary sanctionsimposed by the College or to file acomplaint or grievance when they believethat they were unjustly or improperlytreated by the College, College employees,or other students.Detailed information regarding South TexasCollege's expectations for students is presented inthe Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code ofConduct is an articulation of South Texas College’scommitment to maintaining an environment thatrecognizes and supports the rights of its studentsand provides a guide for defining behaviors theCollege considers inappropriate.The Student Code of Conduct is available in theStudent Handbook, which can be found onlineat http://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/studentlife or by contacting the Conflict ResolutionCenter at 956-872-2180.OFFICIAL STATEMENTRELATING TOSTUDENTS WITHCONTAGIOUSDISEASESSouth Texas College recognizes that contagiousdiseases are a serious threat to public healthand is committed to encouraging an informedand educated response to issues and questionsconcerning these diseases.No individual with Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV) or Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) will bediscriminated against in employment, admissionto academic programs, health benefits, or accessto facilities.Students with HIV or HBV infection may attendany STC function or event as long as they arephysically and mentally able to participate, performassigned work and pose no health risks to others.All information regarding the medical status ofSouth Texas College faculty, staff and students isconfidential. Contact the office of Counseling andAdvising for additional information or call (956)872-8372.51