StudentHandbook2018.2019

Codes of Conduct, including Harassment (see page 43)
Any conduct that threatens or endangers the health, well-being, or safety of another
person is prohibited; likewise, conduct that adversely affects individuals, the
college community and/or the pursuit of its objectives, whether on or off college
premises or, inside or outside of the classroom is also prohibited. Code of Conduct
policies are available on line at www.rivervalley.edu and at the Student Services
Information Center at the main campus and the Keene and Lebanon locations.
Safety and Fire Regulations
Eye Safety
In all science and mechanics laboratories when eye injuries or contamination might occur,
proper safety glasses must by worn, or safety shields used, at all times. In the event of an
accident, notify the supervising faculty, complete appropriate response steps as directed
by the supervising faculty, and complete an accident report. If required, seek medical attention.
Fire Safety
Fire drills will be held periodically, and students should become familiar with procedures
for evacuating the building. Fire alarm pull boxes are located near each exit and other
locations throughout the College buildings.
When discovering a fire:
1. Immediately pull a fire alarm box.
2. Notify the Office of Academic & Student Affairs or Academic Center Director as to
the location of the fire.
When the fire alarm sounds:
1. All machinery should be turned off and secured. Turn off any gas.
2. Leave the room and proceed promptly but calmly out of the building through the
nearest exit.
3. The instructor will be the last person to leave the room, shutting the door as they leave.
4. Gather in the parking lot, away from the building.
5. Do not re-enter the building until an all-clear has been announced.
Fire escape routes are posted in each room. Students should be familiar with all safety
rules and procedures that are available in each laboratory.
Recycling
River Valley Community College recycles and encourages faculty, staff and student to do
the same. Look for specially marked recycling receptacles around the main campus and
the Keene and Lebanon locations.
STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 was enacted to protect the
privacy of educational records, to establish the right of student to inspect and review
their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or
misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The federal law includes provisions
for disclosure of Directory Information by educational institutions. River Valley Community
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