Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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To submit a CARE Team report, fill out the form at: https://
cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?TexasStateTC&layout_
id=10. This form is located on the TSTC Portal homepage
by clicking on the Maxient icon.
In case of an emergency, call your campus or local police/
security department for immediate assistance. A CARE
Team report can be filled out after immediate needs have
been addressed.
Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, and Sweetwater
TSTC Police Department
325-235-7400
Harlingen
TSTC Police Department
956-364-4220
Fort Bend County
Rosenberg Police Department
2120 4th Street
Rosenberg, Texas 77471
832-595-3700
Waco
TSTC Police Department
254-867-3690
Marshall
TSTC Security Department
903-923-3313
North Texas
Red Oak ISD Police Department
972-617-4607
Email us at careteam@tstc.edu with any questions or
concerns.
Pets on Campus
Out of consideration for all members of the TSTC College
community and for reasons of health and cleanliness,
pets are not allowed in College buildings (e.g., office,
residential, recreational, and academic buildings). TSTC
permits approved emotional support animals in residence
facilities. For more information contact Access & Learning
Accommodations (ALA) or the Housing Office.
Bicycle, Skateboard, Hoverboard (and other selfbalancing
boards/scooters) and Rollerblade Use
Guidelines
Riding bicycles, Rollerblades, hoverboards, Swagways,
Segways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers or other similar selfbalancing
boards/scooters, or skateboards will be allowed
as long as all safety precautions are taken. They may not
be utilized in buildings or left in hallways, staircases,
classrooms, lounges or where otherwise prohibited by a
campus rule, regulation or signage. Use of any of these
items in a manner that damages property or endangers or
inconveniences vehicles or pedestrians is prohibited.
Concealed Handguns
The unauthorized possession of any weapon in
accordance with Title 10, Chapter 46.05 of the Texas
Penal Code is prohibited on the physical premises of
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) with the exception
of a concealed handgun that a person is licensed to carry
under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code in
any area not properly designated as prohibited. TSTC is
in compliance with SB11 of the 84th Texas Legislative
session under the policies established by TSTC regarding
the carrying of concealed handguns with a permit.
Title IX
Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct and Genderbased
Discrimination
To ensure and maintain a workplace and an educational
environment free of, and protected from, sexual
misconduct and discrimination based on gender. Texas
State Technical College (TSTC) does not tolerate and
expressly prohibits sexual misconduct which includes
but is not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault,
and/or sexual exploitation, stalking, dating and domestic
violence. No person on the basis of sex, will be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any education program
or activity.
This practice applies to all members of the TSTC
organization including all employees, students, and
visitors. This practice and procedure includes incidents
occurring on and off campus that would cause a
substantial disruption in the learning environment. The
procedures also include complaints filed by visitors on
TSTC property. Respondents are subject to disciplinary
action including possible suspension/expulsion from the
College or termination of employment.
Pertinent Information
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects
people from discrimination based on sex in education
programs or activities which receive federal financial
assistance. Title IX states, “No person in the United States
shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any education program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Texas State Technical College
tstc.edu