Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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Waste Cleanup Rule
Cleaning up after the animal is the sole responsibility
of the handler. In the event that the handler is not
physically able to clean up after the animal, it is then
the responsibility of the handler to make arrangements
to have someone available who is capable of cleaning
up after the animal. The person cleaning up after the
animal should abide by the following guidelines: Always
carry equipment sufficient to clean up the animal's feces
whenever the animal is on campus. Properly dispose of
waste and/or litter in appropriate containers. TSTC may
impose a financial responsibility on the Handler in the
event TSTC staff is needed to cleanup.
Exemptions
Animals involved in authorized research , K-9 animal
(police dog), animals being temporarily held by
Environmental Health and Safety, fish contained in
aquariums, or animals used for performance on premises
or involved in College sponsored activity.
Appeal Process
An individual may appeal the decision to the College ADA
Coordinator which can be found in Statewide Operating
Standard ES 3.26.
Grievance Procedure for
ADA-Related Complaints
Primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with the
ADAAA rests with the College’s ADA/504 Coordinator.
The release of and access to all student-related
educational records will be in compliance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
TSTC students who believe that they have been denied
equal access in the form of appropriate accommodations,
modifications, auxiliary aids, effective communication,
or experienced discriminatory harassment as described
in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 have a right to file
a grievance. The TSTC procedure for the filing of studentrelated
grievances alleging violations of the ADAAA and
Section 504 is as follows:
1. The student shall submit a written complaint to the
Office of Access and Learning Accommodations or its
designee as soon as the complainant becomes aware
of the alleged violation, but no later than 10 working
days after the alleged action occurred. The time for
submitting a written complaint can be waived for
good cause as determined by the Office of Access and
Learning Accommodations or its designee. The written
complaint must include the name and address of the
person filing the complaint, a brief description of
the alleged violation, and any documents supporting
the complaint. The Office of Access and Learning
Accommodations or its designee shall assist the
student in the interactive process in an effort to clarify
and resolve the issue. At times, the ALA Office or
its designee may consult with the ADA Coordinator,
staff, and/or other pertinent parties to assist in the
resolution process.
2. The ALA Office or its designee shall review the
complaint and provide the student a response within
10 working days following receipt of the complaint.
An extension of time may be made, not to exceed 15
working days, if the student is notified by the ALA
Office or its designee.
3. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of
the ALA Office or its designee, a written complaint
may be submitted to the ADA Coordinator within
10 working days of the decision provided in step 2.
The time for submitting a written complaint may be
waived for good cause as determined by TSTC’s ADA
Coordinator. The written complaint must include the
name and address of the person filing the complaint
and a description of the reason for the complaint.
Upon receipt, TSTC’s ADA Coordinator shall review the
complaint within 10 working days. An extension of
time may be made, not to exceed 15 working days, if
the student is notified by the ADA Coordinator. When
necessary, the ADA Coordinator shall consult with the
ALA Office and/or the ADA Compliance Committee to
assist in the resolution.
The ADA Coordinator’s decision shall be final at the
College level.
If a complaint is not resolved at the College level, the
student may choose to file a complaint with the Federal
Office of Civil Rights. The Federal Office of Civil Rights
will receive complaints and investigate as deemed
appropriate.
Note: Accommodations can be requested at any time
during the Student Appeals Process by contacting the
Office of Access and Learning Accommodations.
Access and Learning Accommodations Contacts
Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood and Sweetwater
300 Homer K. Taylor Dr.
Sweetwater, Texas 79556
325-235-7311
East Williamson County
East Williamson County Higher Education Center
Hutto, Texas
512-759-5907
Texas State Technical College
tstc.edu