Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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All officially recognized student organizations sponsoring
social functions, fundraisers, and/or volunteer activities,
either on or off campus, MUST coordinate and register
such functions with the College. Student organizations and
their advisors (sponsors) are responsible for compliance
with TSTC policies and regulations and all applicable state
and federal laws.
TSTC is judged by the actions of its students, on and off
campus. Therefore, students will be responsible to College
authorities for any questionable acts, regardless of where
they are committed.
Students interested in starting a new club or organization
are encouraged to visit with the student club staff for
further guidance.
of representatives elected annually by the student
body. The SGA serves as the voice for students for many
activities and policies. SGA members serve on committees
and gain the opportunity to meet people seeking
improvements for TSTC’s academic, social and cultural
environment. The SGA discusses and studies issues
pursuing the best interests of students that do not conflict
with TSTC policies and regulations. The SGA may also
represent TSTC at annual regional and national student
government conventions. SGA encourages all students to
assist in the continual improvement of TSTC and ask that
they do so by completing the various student surveys
administered throughout the academic year. Student
feedback is reviewed and considered toward excellence at
TSTC. Your voice is important. Participation is open to any
student enrolled at TSTC.
Student Clubs/Organization
Risk Management Policy
In accordance with Texas Education Code §51.9361, the
advisor and president, or other designated officer, of
each registered student organization shall attend a risk
management program each academic year.
By law the training will include, but not be limited to, the
following topics:
• Possession and use of alcoholic beverages and illegal
drugs.
• Hazing.
• Sexual abuse and harassment.
• Fire and other safety issues.
• Student travel guidelines.
• Behavior at parties and other events held by the club or
organization.
• Adoption of risk management policy.
• Issues regarding persons with disabilities.
Failure to comply may result in the student organization’s
recognition being withdrawn, withheld or denied by the
administration or Board of Regents of the College.
Free Speech
As an institution of higher learning, TSTC is dedicated
to maintaining a college community that values and
encourages the free exchange of ideas. The college will
honor the rights of free speech, expression, petition, and
peaceful assembly as set forth in the U.S. Constitution.
Contact the Office of Retention Services about specific
guidelines.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised
SkillsUSA
As a TSTC student you can participate in lots of intramural
sports like football, softball and volleyball, but SkillsUSA is
our technical "athletic program." Our best compete at both
the state and national competitions every year. We have a
history of creating champions. For over 50 years, TSTC has
more medal winners than all two- and four-year colleges
in Texas combined.
Do you have a competitive spirit? Do you strive to be the
best at what you do? Ask an admissions advisor about
which programs we have SkillsUSA teams for so you can
join the team today!
Student Travel
Official student travel is defined as travel involving one
or more students traveling to an event or activity that is
organized or sponsored by TSTC and is located more than
25 miles from the College or during which the students
will be staying overnight. International travel is not
permitted at TSTC. The faculty/staff member or student
club advisor is responsible for ensuring that all TSTC rules
and regulations are followed. During any trips requiring an
overnight stay, the advisor(s) and students must stay in the
same hotel facility/complex. Students and advisor(s) must
travel together during any off campus trips. The faculty/
staff member or club advisor must complete and submit
an official student travel packet at least ten days prior to
the sponsored trip. For more information, please see the
Student Organization Handbook.
Students in good standing, with at least a 2.0 GPA, and
without holds on their account, are eligible to travel. Each
student will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Students driving personal vehicles and/or transporting
others in their personal vehicles on college trips must
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