Student Handbook - Moraine Park Technical College

The district has adopted rules and procedures specifying
the means by which students can, with confidence, notify
an instructor of potential conflicts and a means by which
students are permitted to make up examinations or other
academic requirements at another time or by alternative
means without prejudicial effect. The rules further delineate
a procedure for handling and resolving student complaints
related to the accommodation of their religious beliefs.
Procedures: Students who have sincerely held religious
beliefs and/or practices and require exemption from participation
in specific classroom activities, examinations, or other
academic requirements or an absence will be subject to the
following rules.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Students are responsible to meet with their instructors
to discuss, in confidence, their potential absence or
conflicts with academic requirements based on sincerely
held religious beliefs after course competencies, curriculum
and expectations have been discussed with the
class.
2 A student whose religious observation conflicts with
an academic requirement is responsible to notify the
instructor, one week in advance of the planned absence,
requesting assignments and/or other instructions.
3. A student whose religious beliefs preclude participation
in a specific instructional activity is responsible to
discuss the potential conflict with the instructor and to
arrange an alternative, acceptable activity in lieu of the
activity originally planned.
Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor is expected to
treat information conveyed by a student regarding his/her
religious beliefs as confidential. The instructor also has
a responsibility to facilitate reasonable accommodations
based on student request and to schedule make up work in
a timely manner to avoid prejudicial effect to the student.
Complaint Procedures: A student who feels that an
instructor did not make a reasonable accommodation,
or who disagrees with an instructor’s decision regarding
accommodation of his/her religious beliefs, can submit a
written complaint directly to the Vice President - Academic
Affairs. The student must follow the steps below prior to a
written complaint to the Vice President - Academic Affairs.
1. A student who disagrees with an instructor’s decision
regarding accommodation of his/her religious beliefs
based on material, instruction or other matters related
to instruction should attempt to resolve the conflict or
disagreement through discussion with the instructor.
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2. If the conflict is not resolved, the student is advised to
contact the Division Dean who will evaluate the student’s
viewpoint and arrange a meeting to discuss the
matter with the student and the instructor.
3. If the situation is not resolved to the satisfaction of the
student through discussion with the Division Dean, the
student should file a written complaint with the Vice
President - Academic Affairs.
4. Upon receipt of a written complaint, the Vice President -
Academic Affairs will schedule a conference with the
student and the instructor. The student and the instructor
will each be given an opportunity to present their
respective positions. The Vice President - Academic
Affairs will issue a written decision within 30 calendar
days after a written complaint is submitted by a student.
Appeals Procedure: A student adversely affected by the
decision of the Vice President may appeal that decision, in
writing, to the College President within 30 calendar days of
issuance of the decision. The College President shall issue
a written decision within 45 calendar days of the filing of
the appeal. The decision of the College President shall be
subject to review pursuant to Chapter 227 of the Wisconsin
Statutes and Chapter 4, Wisconsin Technical College System
of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
Appropriate Dress
Appearance, maturity and behavior are important factors that
will influence the faculty members who are called upon to
recommend a student for employment or transfer. Prospective
employers also are influenced by the appearance of the
student applicant.
It is the policy of the school that a student dress in
accordance with the rules established by various program
areas in regard to uniforms and shoes. Safety, cleanliness
and appearance should also be considered.
Student Complaint Process
The Wisconsin Technical College System has also put in
place a process for submission and resolution of student
complaints. The WTCS will review complaints only after
students attempt to resolve the matter through applicable
college appeals or complaint processes. Learn more about
the WTCS complaint process at http://www.wtcsystem.edu/
student_complaints.htm.