2011-2012 CATALOG - Ozarks Technical Community College

COLLEGE-WIDE POLICIES
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Ozarks Technical Community College prohibits discrimination and
harassment and provides equal opportunities in its admissions,
educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, political affi liation, veteran status, and disabilities that
include HIV and AIDS, and medical conditions. Bona fi de occupational
qualifi cations will be allowed in those instances where age, gender,
or physical requirements apply to the appropriate and efficient
administration of the position.
Any person having inquiries concerning Ozarks Technical Community
College compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI and Title
IX is directed to contact:
For Employment Inquiries:
College Director of Human Resources
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfi eld, Missouri 65802
(417) 447-2631
For Student Inquiries:
Assistant Dean of Disability Support Services
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfi eld, Missouri 65802
(417) 447-8188
DRUG-FREE POLICY
OTC is committed to providing each of its students a drug-free
environment in which to attend classes and study. Illicit drug use and the
abuse of alcohol are dangerous and may result in permanent damage or
death. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession
or illegal use of controlled substances by OTC students on OTC properties
or while participating in a college-sponsored event is prohibited.
Students who attend classes, laboratories or any college function under
the infl uence of alcohol or illicit drugs may be withdrawn from and/or
placed on probation/suspension from OTC. Under no circumstances
will intoxicated students be permitted to participate in OTC courses or
activities. Information, resources and confi dential referrals to treatment
programs are available in the Counseling Services offi ce.
TOBACCO-FREE POLICY
In December, 1999 the OTC Board of Trustees passed a Tobacco-Free
Campus policy which became effective August 1, 2003.
The Tobacco-Free Campus policy prohibits use of all forms of tobacco on
any OTC property including all buildings, grounds, sidewalks and streets
within the campus property. Smoking has always been prohibited inside
OTC buildings. The policy will be enforced with respect for students,
faculty, staff, and visitors.
For more information regarding the Tobacco-Free Campus policy you
may visit the OTC web site. Thank you for your cooperation in helping
to make our campus cleaner and our lives healthier!
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event the college must close or classes be cancelled due to inclement
weather, a notice will be placed on the OTC website and all
local radio and TV stations will be notifi ed. Additionally, a system has
been implemented which notifi es via text message all students who
provide a cell phone number. Students are reminded to use their own
judgment, as adults, concerning the safety of traveling to classes.
EMERGENCY PLAN
The college has posted emergency plans throughout its facilities and
also on the OTC website, www.otc.edu. Further information concerning
emergency plans and procedures is included in the Student Handbook
section of this publication.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The college experience is founded on the concepts of honesty and integrity.
Dishonesty, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing
false information to the college are regarded as particularly serious offenses.
Within the respective curricular divisions of OTC, faculty members
handle cases of dishonesty in their classes by levying certain penalties.
However, in fl agrant cases, the penalty may be dismissal from the college
after proper due process proceedings. See the Student Handbook
section of this publication for more detailed information.
S TUDENT RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Ozarks Technical Community College student’s conduct should be
in such a manner as to uphold the good name of the college and fellow
students by full recognition of responsibilities under the law and the
moral and social standards of the community, state, and nation. Students
are responsible for knowledge of the college rules and regulations as set
forth in the Student Handbook section of this publication.
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