SUMMARY FOR STUDENTS

This page is a summary for students of various policies and services listed in the General Information section of the Sandhills Community College General Catalog 2007-2008.

• Support for student learning and progress. Academic advising is available to all students in the Advising Center, which will assist in developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives. Academic tutoring is available to all students on an individual or small group basis. Students are encouraged to apply early in the semester for free tutoring service. Boyd Library has a wealth of print and online resources. The Learning Resources Center in Boyd Library provides computer access as well as staff assistance with online research. Counselors are available to assist students in coping with any concerns or difficulties they may experience while attending college. Career counseling and job placement services are also readily available.

• Accommodations for students with disabilities. The college strives to provide an equal educational opportunity to all. In compliance with college policy and equal access laws, professors are available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for a student with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must contact the college disabilities coordinator in the Advising Center.

• Classroom conduct. Faculty and students have the right to a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to study, thought, and full concentration on study topics. Behavior that threatens such an atmosphere, disrupts learning and teaching activities, or creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation will not be tolerated.

• Academic honesty. The college believes that the pursuit of knowledge requires honesty. Students are expected to act appropriately and deal honestly in all aspects of their interactions with the college and their academic work. The college will not tolerate dishonest acts such as copying the work of another; using unauthorized help, books, or notes on examinations or projects; or intentionally representing the work of another as one's own without proper reference (plagiarism). The consequences of academic dishonesty may vary according to circumstances. Actions that could be taken include, but are not limited to, the following: a failing grade for the work involved, failure in the course, or removal from the course.

• Computer use. The college expects and requires ethical and responsible behavior of individuals using information resources, which include computers and the college network and Internet capabilities. Individuals using these resources must abide by the college's Acceptable Use Policy, which requires respecting intellectual property rights, protecting private information, refraining from accessing inappropriate or offensive information, and ensuring open access to available resources.

• Student grievance procedure. The college assures Sandhills students that their grievances will be considered fairly, rapidly, and in a non-threatening atmosphere. Any student who feels unfairly treated may follow the student grievance procedure, which is described in detail in the Student Handbook.

• Annual Security Report. To comply with federal laws the college provides information about serious crimes on campus that have occurred during the last three years. Copies of the Campus Crime Statistics Report and Annual Security Report may be obtained by contacting the main campus switchboard (910-692-6185) or the director of the Hoke Center (910-875-8589). The information can also be found on the college's website at www.sandhills.edu/security.html.

Updated Monday, October 29, 2007