2.08 – Student Background Checks A. Purpose To provide guidance and standards for the student background check process, which is required to provide a safe and productive environment for all members of the college community. B. Policy The college reserves the right to perform background checks on applicants and students as it deems appropriate. Also,…
5.09 – Academic Standing A. Purpose To establish criteria to assign OTC students an academic standing at the end of each semester based on their institutional grade point average (GPA) and to outline the effects of the determined academic standing. B. Policy Any student who has completed at least one course for college credit at…
5.14- Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A. Purpose To establish the rights related to the release of and access to student education records as outlined within the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). B. Policy The college will protect a student’s privacy and provide them access to…
6.44 – Debt Management A. Purpose To provide guidelines for the issuance of debt and management of the college’s debt portfolio. B. Policy The college will utilize debt instruments in furtherance of its mission and strategic initiatives where it is deemed in the best interest of the college. The college will use debt instruments for…
4.16 – Hazardous and Regulated Waste A. Purpose To establish the process for removal of hazardous and regulated waste providing students and employees a safe learning and work environment. B. Policy The college will dispose and/or transfer hazardous and regulated waste per applicable federal regulations. C. Procedures The environmental safety and compliance coordinator (ESCC) will…
4.20 – Tobacco Free Policy A. Purpose To protect public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking and the use of tobacco products and to provide a safe and healthy living/learning environment for all members of the college community. B. Policy Smoking, utilizing electronic smoking devices, and the use of tobacco products by students, faculty, staff…
5.36 Student Travel A. Purpose To establish travel protocols for students and sponsors to college-sanctioned activities and events occurring beyond the boundaries of college property. B. Policy The college will maintain a process for student travel that promotes safety, accessibility for all students, and is appropriately planned and coordinated. C. Procedures Scope This policy applies…
2.15 Library Collection A. Purpose To outline the goals of the library collection, and the selection and deselection priorities and practices of the college library. B. Policy The library maintains and develops a collection to provide the informational resources necessary to support the mission of the college. C. Procedures Priorities for Library Collection Development The…
2.07 Learning Modalities A. Purpose To establish the parameters of each modality provided for student learning at the college. B. Policy The college will establish specified criteria on the various learning modalities utilized at the college to maintain consistency in formats. C. Procedures The following criteria are established for each of the currently approved modalities…
4.09 – Information Technology Acceptable Usage A. Purpose To establish the standard for acceptable use of information technology (IT) resources and establish the parameters for the use of IT resources consistent with college policies and local, state, and federal laws. B. Policy In accordance with local, state, and federal laws, college information technology resources are…
