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Student Responsibility for Catalog Information Each student is responsible for compliance with the information appearing in this catalog. Failure to read the regulations and policies will not be considered an excuse for noncompliance. Central Lakes College will attempt to meet the specifications of this catalog. However, due to conditions beyond the control of the college, it may be necessary to amend and/or delete statements appearing in this catalog without notice. The college reserves the right to modify any statement in accordance with immediate conditions. |
"The doors at Central Lakes College at
Brainerd and Staples are open to all who wish to learn. |
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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Central Lakes College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or student access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. ß 363.01, subd. 23. Central Lakes College is committed to and supports aggressive affirmative action steps and programs intended to remedy the historical under-representation of persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities in the work force. Notice to Students Regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 In accordance with provisions of Public Law 93-380 as amended (P.L. 93-568), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as the "Buckley Amendment," notice is hereby given to Central Lakes College students and their parents as follows: It is the intention of Central Lakes College to comply with provisions of this law. The college rules and regulations to implement compliance procedures are available to interested parties, and may be reviewed during normal business hours. Students who believe the college is not complying with this law are hereby informed of their right to file a complaint with the U.S. Office of Education. Central Lakes College maintains only those "Educational Records" within the definition of this law which are essential to the process and procedures required to develop and maintain an accurate academic record for each student and to support such student accounting needs and requirements as are imposed by law, state and federal regulations, and college operational procedures. These records may be found in some or all of the following offices: Enrollment services, divisional, departmental, major program, student activities and advisors. Subject to provisions of the college rules, they may be reviewed by students upon request. This law permits the Central Lakes College to make public certain "directory information" about students. It is the intention of the college to do so, within the scope of regular college policies and as may be appropriate to the normal course of college business and operations. The following information is regarded to be "directory" type information, and some or all of it may be made public: Name, address, telephone listing, major field, class schedule, courses of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic teams, age and/or date of birth, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and previous educational programs, and institutions attended by the student. Any student objecting to his or her directory information being made public must file notice of such objection with the Admissions or the Records and Registration departments. Student Senate A copy of the student senate constitution is available in the student senate office at each campus. Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Central Lakes College is committed to maintaining the campus environment as a place free of sexual harassment, sexual violence or harassment based on sexual orientation. As a matter of policy, the college expressly endorses the principle of affirmative action and explicitly prohibits all forms of harassment. It is the responsibility of all persons within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System to work to ensure a safe environment for students and employees. More information and a copy of the Central Lakes College policy statement is printed in the student handbook. Handbooks are available in the student service areas on each campus. Sexual harassment is specifically prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, the Minnesota Human Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and is punishable under both federal and state laws. Security Policy and Campus Statistics Federal regulations require Central Lakes College to maintain and disclose information on campus crime statistics and security policies on an annual basis. This information is available to students upon request at campus information centers and in the student services areas on each campus. Student "Right to Know" Federal regulations require the college to maintain and disclose student program completion or graduation rates. This information is available to students upon request in the student services areas on each campus. Use of Drugs and Alcohol The use of alcohol or drugs is strictly forbidden at all on-campus college functions. Central Lakes College will not give financial support or promote the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages at any off-campus functions. Behavior problems resulting from the use of alcohol or drugs at a college function on or off-campus will be subject to disciplinary action. Drug Free Policy According to Public Law 101.226, Central Lakes College must inform students of its policy concerning drugs. Our policy is as follows: Students are prohibited from manufacturing, processing, distributing, and/or using illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the college or in the college vehicles. If a student violates this policy, he/she could be arrested and prosecuted. In addition, the student could be expelled from the college and lose his/her financial aid. Because Central Lakes College is concerned about the health of its students and their ability to learn, we intend to strictly enforce this policy. However, we also understand that some students may need help with a problem of drugs or alcohol. If you or a friend have such a problem, you may speak in confidence with your campus counselor. Your counselor can assist you in dealing with the problem and can make a referral to sources of additional help. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Dean of Students or a campus counselor. ADA Policy CLC complies fully with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. section 12101, which prohibits discrimination in employment and public educational services on the basis of an individual’s disability. The ADA Policy is found in the student services areas on each campus. Policy for Students with Disabilities CLC has a policy for students with disabilities which states the rights of these students and explains the accommodations available. This policy is found in the student services areas on each campus. AIDS Policy Central Lakes College is committed to providing an educational program concerning the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Students and employees are encouraged to seek out educational opportunities on campus through classes, library resources, pamphlets, and workshops to increase awareness about HIV-related issued. Guidelines The following guidelines will be followed when dealing with persons who have been diagnosed as having AIDS or as being infected with HIV. 1. Unless medical evidence indicates that any situation would produce an unreasonable risk for the person diagnosed as having AIDS or as being infected with HIV or for others coming into contact with the person, (1) a student will be allowed to attend Central Lakes College and participate in CLC activities in an unrestricted manner and (2) an employee will be permitted to remain engaged in normal work activity. 2. Central Lakes College will respond individually to situations involving special concerns or questions. 3. Any decisions regarding the restriction of a student’s attendance or participation in activities, or an employee’s involvement in work will be made only by the Central Lakes College president. The president shall make such a decision only after receiving medical advice from the Minnesota Department of Health and legal advice from the Minnesota Attorney General’s office. 4. Any decisions negatively affecting a student’s college status shall be open to appeal to the chancellor/designee. The decision of the chancellor/designee shall be final and will be made only after receiving medical advice from the Minnesota Department of Health and legal advice from the Minnesota Attorney General’s office. 5. Neither the admissions process nor the hiring process will involve any required testing or screening. 6. Any information shared with Central Lakes College officials by students, employees, parents, and medical personnel regarding an individual’s condition shall be absolutely private. 7. Notification of a person’s condition shall be made to no one except those persons officially involved in making recommendations or decisions involving the particular case. 8. No information regarding a person’s condition shall be entered on (1) the student’s educational records, or (2) the employee’s employment record. 9. Central Lakes College shall provide "reasonable accommodation" for students and employees who are disabled. Decisions concerning "reasonable accommodation" should be made on an individual basis. Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act All co-educational institutions of higher education that participate in any federal student financial aid program (Pell, SEOG, and SSIG Grants, Work study, Family Education, Perkins, and William D. Ford Director Loans) and have intercollegiate athletic programs must provide information concerning their intercollegiate athletic programs under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994, Section 360B of Pub. L. 103-382. This act and accompanying federal regulations require that the following information, based on the previous reporting year, be available for inspection by students, prospective students, and the public by October 1, 1996, and by October 15 each year thereafter. This information is posted in Counseling & Guidance office, Men’s & Women’s Athletic office on the Brainerd campus and in the Student Senate office at the Staples campus. Smoke Free Campus Smoking is not permitted inside any building on the college campuses. |
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