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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014-2015
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014-2015
The Student Handbook is a general bulletin of information regarding fees, procedures, and policies. The Student Handbook can also be downloaded from the RCTC Website at: www.rctc.edu/publications/html/student_handbook. html. The provisions of this publication were prepared on the basis of the best information as of the date of publication; however, documents in this handbook may be amended from time to time by appropriate action of the faculty, the college administration, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board, or the Minnesota Legislature. When such changes occur, every reasonable effort will be made to notify the student body. This publication is not a legal document and does not constitute a contract between the College and the user. Please consult appropriate departments and offices for final policies, procedures and deadlines. NOTE: All official communication between the college and student(s) will be through the RCTC student assigned e-mail account. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunities. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or 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, or sexual orientation. In addition, discrimination in employment based on membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or member or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, or university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property. This document can be made available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling RCTC Disability Support Services at (507) 280-2968. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Table of Contents Welcome
Message from the President.................................................................... 1
About the College
History..................................................................................................2-3 Vision...................................................................................................... 3 Mission.................................................................................................... 3 Value Proposition.................................................................................... 3 Statement of Philosophy......................................................................... 4 Core Learner Outcomes.......................................................................... 4 College Values and Service Attributes.................................................... 5 Statement of Purpose.............................................................................. 5
Living the Student Life
Getting Involved................................................................................7-10 Campus Services......................................................................................10-20 Sponsors and Rochester Resources....................................................... 20
Getting Started
Get there...........................................................................................22-26
Seeking Help....................................................................................28-32 Student Success................................................................................32-36 Learning Center..................................................................................... 37
Hitting the Books
Tuition and Fees
Tuition/Fees......................................................................................38-39 Payment Plans....................................................................................... 39 Refund of Tuition/Fees.......................................................................... 39
Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education................................................................40-43 Financial Aid....................................................................................41-43 Scholarships.......................................................................................... 43
Managing the Money
Money Management........................................................................45-48 Tax Related Benefits............................................................................. 48
Moving On
Graduation........................................................................................49-50 Placement Services............................................................................... 50 Staying Connected................................................................................ 50 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Table of Contents Finding Your Way Around
Who to Call (Important Telephone Numbers)....................................... 51 RCTC’s Administrative Leadership...................................................... 52 Where to Go (Maps)........................................................................53-55
Know Your Rights............................................................................56-58 Campus Security Act............................................................................. 58 Weather/Emergency Closings............................................................... 59 Alcohol or Controlled Substances......................................................... 59
Policies and Procedures................................................................. 60-118
Required Disclosures and Annual Notices
Knowing Policies and Procedures Planning for 2014-15
Academic Dates at a Glance............................................................... 119 Monthly Planner/Calendar...........................................................120-225 Index....................................................................................................226-228
Have you opened your RCTC email yet? Did you know you have it?
Did you know e-mail is the official means of communication at RCTC? All RCTC students receive a campus e-mail account through the college and each student’s campus e-mail account is the official means of communication at RCTC. yy E-mail can be accessed via the Internet at https://www.outlook.com/mb.rctc.edu. yy .E-mail address format: firstname.lastname(4 numbers of StarID)@mb.rctc.edu Example: joseph.smith1234@mb.rctc.edu yy StarID username and password are your student email credentials, and are also used for campus computer labs, D2L and eServices. yy .If you’re not sure what your student login (StarID username and password) is, go to https://starid.mnscu.edu/. Click on either “StarID Self Service” to retrieve your username or reset your password, or click on “activate your StarID” to setup your account. If you have problems, or just questions, please stop by the Technology Support Center on the first floor of the Goddard Library (GL100) or contact us by phone at (507) 5365555 or by e-mail at tech.help@rctc.edu.
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Welcome As your new President, I am pleased to welcome you to Rochester Community and Technical College, the oldest public two-year college in Minnesota, and one of the oldest in the United States. I hope to have the opportunity to visit with many of you sometime during the next year, whether it be while visiting a classroom, at an athletic, music, or theatre/event production, or just passing by you in the hallways. If you see me, please say hello and let me know how your year is going. I also encourage you to read through this Student Handbook carefully. It is meant to acquaint the new students and remind the returning students about all that RCTC has to offer. It is also meant as a reminder to abide by the policies and procedures, ask questions, and ultimately, help you GET THERE! Remember... Rochester Community and Technical College has been helping people GET THERE since 1915! Rochester Community and Technical College has talented faculty and staff committed to providing you with world-class learning opportunities in a supportive, student-centered environment. The College offers advising and counseling services to all students, and specialized advisors for veterans, persons with disabilities, international students, minority students and online students. Rochester Community and Technical College has state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and shops supporting more than 70 programs in technical and liberal arts education. In addition, the College actively collaborates with employers to ensure you have excellent employment opportunities once you’ve completed your studies at RCTC. Rochester Community and Technical College has 95 articulation agreements with two and fouryear institutions, ensuring the credits you earn at RCTC are accepted at those transfer institutions. In addition, Winona State University Rochester is housed on the University Center Rochester campus, enabling you to stay in Rochester and complete baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate programs of study. Rochester Community and Technical College has an extensive student life program, providing you with the opportunity to participate in such activities as student government, varsity and intramural sports, music, theatre, and student clubs. These programs are meant to complement your academic experiences, and allow you to make connections with others, develop leadership and life skills, and of course, have fun! Rochester Community and Technical College has a reputation for being a welcoming campus for those pursuing an extraordinary education, and a place where civility and diverse perspectives are honored and respected, no matter your age, ethnic background, experiences and goals. Have a great year!
Leslie R. McClellon President
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About the College
About the College History
Rochester Community and Technical College was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board. RCTC is Minnesota’s oldest - and one of the nation’s oldest - original community colleges. University Center Rochester Campus Four buildings were ready for use when the College made its 1968 move to the forested hillside about a mile east of the city. The structures included Goddard Library and classroom building; Endicott Hall for technology and business classes; the Singley building, housing all chemistry, biology and physics labs, as well as lecture halls; and the Administration building, which then housed administrative offices and the College bookstore. The next additions to the campus were Rockenbach Hall, gymnasium and physical education complex, and the Plaza West building, which now contains faculty offices, numerous classrooms, and a 200-seat lecture hall. The campus continued to grow with three more additions marking the next phase of construction. A Student Services building housing admissions, the counseling center and a health service area was first. The Art building came next, representing one of the most outstanding studio facilities of its kind in the upper Midwest; with an immense north window in the structure that provides proper lighting to three floors of studios. The Plaza East building completed this segment of construction. It provided a versatile nursing lab and staff offices. The next two major projects were the College Center and Theater. As the student union, the Center is aptly named, since it is at the center of students’ lives here. The College Theatre is one of the finest such facilities in southeastern Minnesota. It seats 350 persons and contains advanced electronic and sound systems, as well as a complete scene-making shop and dressing rooms. In 1987, it was re-named Hill Theater in honor of retired President Charles E. Hill, who served the College from 1953 to 1982. A classroom building opened on the UCR campus in the fall of 1986 housing the Rochester Center of Winona State University. The Plaza West building was renamed Memorial Hall in 1988. Plaques and portraits are placed in this building to honor former college faculty and staff. The campus further evolved in late 1989 with the completion of a $16 million construction project. The project included remodeling of the library, the administrative building, and the lower level of the Goddard building. New construction included a continuing education area featuring spacious conference rooms and state-ofthe-art equipment, and a separate building to house the childcare center. Construction 2014-15 Student Handbook
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About the College was completed in 1993 on the $17 million University Center Rochester facilities, which houses student services areas, classrooms, computer and science labs, as well as a number of interactive television classrooms. With the completion of the new facilities, the University of Minnesota joined RCTC and WSU Rochester in a single physical location. The University Center Rochester later relocated to its own downtown facility in the fall of 2007. The University Center Rochester Sports Center facility (a collaborative effort with the City of Rochester) was opened in May of 2002, and the Technology Center remodeling was also completed in 2002. In 2007 the former Rockenbach Gymnasium was renovated into the Health Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility housing the allied health programs for both RCTC and WSU-R. In 2008, in collaboration with the City of Rochester, the campus constructed a new artificial-turf stadium and in 2010 added the inflatable bubble facility that is the second largest free standing inflatable bubble in Minnesota. Through local sales tax funding, the Stadium expanded in 2014 to include additional seating to accommodate up to 5,000 spectators. Heintz Center The original buildings located at the Heintz Center were completed in 1969. Additions were made in 1976, 1978, and 1979, which doubled the size of the cafeteria, added classrooms, and expanded shops for the technical programs. The Horticulture Technology Center was added to the existing buildings in 2002 to provide academic and community resources in a horticulture facility. Intercampus roads were also completed in 2002 (connecting UCR Main and the Heintz Center), and included the first roundabouts in Minnesota. The former Minnesota Riverland Technical College-Rochester Campus facility was dedicated as Heintz Center on May 9, 1997. The building was named after Dr. Emil Heintz, founder and first Director of Rochester Area Vocational Technical Institute. Dr. Heintz served as Director from 1966 to 1973. Dr. Heintz had served as Dean (CEO) of Brainerd Junior College from 1938 to 1944 and Dean of Rochester Junior College from 1944 until 1966. Heintz Center is located at 1926 College View Road. Most recently, the Heintz Center is undergoing additional expansion with the addition of a Workforce Center, to be opened in the fall of 2014, and the CTECH/STEM Village building, also funded through local sales tax funding, to be opened during the 2015-16 academic year.
Vision
Rochester Community and Technical College will be a universal gateway to world class learning opportunities.
Mission
Rochester Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community.
Value Proposition
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About the College Statement of Philosophy We Believe: yy Learning is a lifelong process reflected in an academic continuum of developmental, general, technical, transfer and continuing education. yy Quality educational opportunities must be affordable, convenient, and geographically accessible for all students. yy Open educational access requires the use of a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to accommodate individual learner needs and varied learning styles. yy Quality and excellence occur in a continuous improvement climate that recognizes emerging technologies, values applied experiences, advances community and business partnerships; and promotes student and staff development. yy Students deserve a respectful, safe, and caring environment that supports personal growth and embraces diversity. yy Student life enriches educational, career, cultural, recreational, and social development in preparation for citizenship in a global society. yy Student services enhance educational experiences, promote personal well-being, and support student success. yy Public investment in higher education assumes a promise of fiscal responsibility. yy Higher education in a multicultural setting values academic freedom, develops critical thinking, and accepts philosophical differences.
Core Learner Outcomes • • • • • •
Communication: Students will read, write, speak and listen professionally. Critical Thinking: Students will think systematically by integrating skills and using a variety of appropriate resources and methods. Global Awareness: Students will demonstrate understanding of and respect for human diversity through their words and actions. Civic Responsibility: Students will understand larger social issues, demonstrate social responsibility and contribute to positive community change through civic engagement. Personal and Professional Accountability: Students will take ultimate responsibility for achieving their educational and personal goals. Aesthetic Response: Students will make and support personal judgments from an informed perspective.
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About the College College Values and Service Attributes yy yy yy yy yy yy
Learner-centered: Be approachable and attentive to students’ and others’ needs. Excellence: Anticipate, create and recognize engaging experiences. Innovation: Explore, empower and implement creative ideas to better serve. Teamwork: Collaborate and engage each other to better serve. Respect: Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity when serving. Fun: Foster a pleasant, personable and enjoyable environment.
Statement of Purpose RCTC is a comprehensive two-year regional college serving southeastern Minnesota, and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The College provides curricula that are designed to meet a variety of academic and career educational opportunities that prepare students for work, life, and additional education now and into the future. Programs lead to the award of certificates, diplomas, and Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, and Associate in Arts Degrees. To meet our mission, RCTC is committed to provide a variety of educational options on a non-discriminatory, open-entry basis, as follows: yy Technical and general education leading to the Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas and certificates in career fields requiring less than a baccalaureate degree; yy Relevant technical and general education leading to the Associate in Science degree, focusing on preparation for employment or transfer to a baccalaureate degree; yy Liberal arts and sciences education leading to the Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year college or university; yy Developmental courses in basic educational areas to provide students with the background they need to succeed in a college environment; yy Continuing Education, customized training services, and professional development to provide skills and knowledge for career improvement, service to business and industry, and licensure; yy Support services and student life opportunities that aid in leadership development in the educational, career and personal goals of students in a learning environment that accommodates individual learning needs; yy Partnerships with business and industry, agencies, government and other higher education providers to develop and maintain a skilled workforce in an ever-changing environment; yy Regional economic development through job creation, retention, and retooling of the workforce.
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Sponsors
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Living the Student Life
Living the Student Life Getting Involved As a student at RCTC, one of the most important things you can do for your career and for your future is to get involved with activities on campus outside of the classroom. When major employers across the nation are interviewed regarding what they look for in prospective hires, one of the resounding responses is, “leadership skills.” Being involved with RCTC’s student government or one of the many chartered student organizations will give you the opportunity to gain these leadership skills first hand. In addition, being involved on campus can enrich your college experience and lead to life-long friendships. RCTC students can attend sporting events, concerts, and theatre productions free of charge with their student I.D card (see page 18). All RCTC sponsored events are alcohol and drug free. Look through the following listed information to find something you are interested in and get involved! Updated information on Student Life can be viewed online at: www.rctc.edu/studentlife.
Athletics/Sports
Athletic activities are designed to meet the needs of both female and male students. RCTC competes in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and is affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). RCTC competes with other community colleges and with several other colleges and universities in the surrounding area and states. For a complete list of eligibility and events, please contact the Athletic Department at (507) 285-7273 or check the website at: www.rctc.edu/ athletics.
Fitness Center See page 14
Minnesota State College Student Association
RCTC students are members of the MSCSA through the student government fees they pay. This statewide student organization represents all Minnesota two-year public college students. The MSCSA advocates for student issues at the state and national levels. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Living the Student Life VARSITY ATHLETICS/SPORTS
(507) 285-7273
RCTC offers nationally renowned varsity athletics for: Baseball (Men’s)........................................ Steve Hucke......................... 529-6298 Basketball (Men’s)..................................... Brian LaPlante..................... 285-7106 Basketball (Women’s) ............................... Steve Hucke......................... 529-6298 Football (Men’s)........................................ William Quistorff................ 280-2855 Golf (Men’s and Women’s)....................... Brian LaPlante..................... 285-7106 Soccer (Women’s)...................................... Deb Hare.............................. 280-2952 Softball (Women’s).................................... To be Determined................ 285-7562 Volleyball (Women’s)................................ Amber Zitzow...................... 285-7255 Wrestling (Men’s)...................................... Randy Rager........................ 280-3558 www.rctc.edu/athletics/
Open Gym
Open Gym will begin the first day of the fall semester and run through the last day of the spring semester. Daily hours are from 9:00am to 2:00pm. RCTC athletic teams and classes have priority over the field house. In case of inclement weather open gym will be cancelled. For additional information visit the website at: www.rctc.edu/studentlife/ opengym.html or contact Dylan Mroczenski at dylan.mroczenski@rctc.edu.
Peforming Arts MUSIC
THEATER
Band, Choir, Jazz Band, and Aires Several concerts are performed annually, on and off campus. Contact: Chuck Blattner (507) 285-7576
Offers main stage productions and gives students the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of production. Contact: Jerry Casper (507) 285-7201.
www.rctc.edu/studentlife/html/music.html
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Student Clubs and Organizations
There are a variety of student clubs and organizations that have received official “charters” to exist on campus. Chartered clubs and organizations exist in order to meet the social, organizational, academic, or career-focused needs of students on campus who share common interests. A full listing of each of these student organizations, along with the name and contact information of their advisor, is available on page 9. Please take a minute to look through the chart–you will most assuredly see a club or organization that looks like something you would enjoy being involved with!
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Living the Student Life START A NEW CLUB: Any student can form a club that will be financially supported by Student Life as long as the club has a purpose that will benefit the college and does not advocate discrimination or violence. Any group of students wishing to form a club for any purpose must secure a charter from the RCTC Student Senate and the approval of the College President before that organization can be recognized as an official RCTC Club. For details please contact the Student Senate at 285-7207 or stop by CC403.
Student Clubs and Organizations Animal Health Technology..................... Cathy DesLauriers.................. cathy.deslauriers@rctc.edu Armed Forces and Veterans’ Club.......... Thomas Meyer.............................thomas.meyer@rctc.edu Art Club.................................................. Catherine Egenberger.......catherine.egenberger@rctc.edu Asian Student Organization.................... Jamie Mahlberg........................ jamie.mahlberg@rctc.edu Automotive Technician Club.................. Dave MacLeod............................ dave.macleod@rctc.edu BUM (Building Utilities Mechanics)...... Rick Yankowiak........................ rick.yankowiak@rctc.edu CAD Club (Computer Aided Drafting) .. Pam Benson....................................pam.benson@rctc.edu Design Club............................................ Jeffrey Jacobsen........................jeffrey.jacobsen@rctc.edu Disc Golf Club........................................ Richard Jordan.............................richard.jordan@rctc.edu Drama Club............................................. Jerry Casper..................................gerald.casper@rctc.edu Ecology Club.......................................... Jennifer Rubin............................. jennifer.rubin@rctc.edu Engineering/Physics Club....................... Rod Milbrandt............................. rod.milbrandt@rctc.edu Equestrian Club....................................... Jonathon Holland.................... jonathon.holland@rctc.edu Gay-Straight Alliance.............................. Steve Juenemann.................... steve.juenemann@rctc.edu Golf Course Superintendants Club......... Robin Fruth-Dugstad.......... robin.fruth-dugstad@rctc.edu Health and Fitness Club.......................... Tom Kerr............................................. tom.kerr@rctc.edu Horticulture Club.................................... Robin Fruth-Dugstad.......... robin.fruth-dugstad@rctc.edu International Club................................... Glen Saponari...............................glen.saponari@rctc.edu Law Enforcement Club........................... Randy Mohawk......................... randy.mohawk@rctc.edu Lions Club............................................... To be determined..........................studentsenate@rctc.edu Music Technology Club.......................... Kevin Dobbe.................................. kevin.dobbe@rctc.edu Navigators Club...................................... Steve Cole........................................ steven.cole@rctc.edu Outdoor Adventurers Club...................... David Atwood.............................. david.atwood@rctc.edu Phi Theta Kappa...................................... Allan O’Bryan............................... allan.obryan@rctc.edu Student Nursing Forum........................... Jennifer Eickhoff.....................jennifer.eickhoff@rctc.edu Student Secular Alliance......................... Jamie Mahlberg ...................... jamie.mahlberg@rctc.edu Table Tennis Club................................... Mark Stanchfield.....................mark.stanchfield@rctc.edu Video Gamers Club................................. John Tacinelli................................ john.tacinelli@rctc.edu
Student Newspaper
The Echo is RCTC’s student newspaper. As one of Minnesota’s finest student publications, it has won numerous awards. The Echo can be found all around campus in special boxes marked “ECHO.” See the complete Student Publications Policy on page 111 or on the website at: www.rctc.edu/policies/student/Publications.html.
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Living the Student Life Student Senate
The RCTC Student Senate administers a diverse, world-class, Student Life program for the lifelong educational development and betterment of RCTC stakeholders. The Student Senate will provide a dynamic environment which ensures that students have abundant opportunity to acquire real-world, personalized extra- and co-curricular education and experiences. The Student Senate helps organize and govern all student organizations on campus, represents the student body in the shared governance of the college, and serves and advocates on behalf of RCTC’s students within the Minnesota State College Student Association and to our elected representatives at the local, state, and national levels of government. The Student Senate Office is located on the 4th floor of College Center, CC403 or call (507) 285-7207 or email StudentSenate@rctc.edu with any questions.
Campus Services Battery Jump Start Service
If a student is having trouble starting his/her car, RCTC Student Senate sponsors a battery jump start service for free. Students, faculty, staff, or visitors will need to contact Campus Safety at 507-285-7262 (7262 if calling from internal phone) regarding the need to have their vehicle jump started. Campus Safety will contact a towing service and request they respond to the designated parking lot where the vehicle is located. This service is courtesy of the RCTC Student Senate and provided at no charge.
Book Buy-Back
A used book buy-back service is provided at the end of each semester during finals, so watch for signs advertising hours and dates. Rates will vary from 0 to 60%. In addition, check out the online book buyback at http://onlinebuyback.mbsbooks.com.
Bookstore
The RCTC Bookstore sells textbooks, school supplies, snacks, beverages, bus passes, greeting cards, gift certificates, clothing and other RCTC insignia items. A booklist is posted each semester showing the books required for each class. Visit us on the web at: http://bookstore.roch.edu. Hours: Mondays - Thursdays; 8:00am - 6:00pm Fridays; 8:00am - 4:30pm Hours are subject to change during school holidays, summers, and weather emergencies.
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Living the Student Life or are dropping the class. New books must be in mint condition for a full refund. Original package seal must be unbroken. Bookstore reserves the right to rate the condition of the book being returned. Defective books are returnable at any time. yyGeneral Merchandise: Full refund with original receipt within 10 days of purchase. Original package seal must be unbroken. Defective merchandise will be replaced with same product. Unpackaged disks, tapes, CD’s are not returnable. yyComputer Software: Original package seal must be unbroken. Full refund with original receipt and within 10 days of purchase.
NO TIME TO PICK UP YOUR BOOKS? Order online: http://bookstore.roch.edu Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards are available for posting information about courses, student activities, and general postings about UCR activities. The UCR Community Boards at the East and West entrances on the main campus and in the Heintz Center Commons are designated for information concerning roommates and for sale announcements. Permission must first be obtained from the Student Life Office in CC405. UCR Course Boards are located throughout campus and are available for UCR course postings only. All other postings will be removed. UCR Activities Boards are located throughout campus, and are available for UCR activities only. All items to be posted must meet RCTC branding standards and must be approved by Student Life. Unapproved postings will be removed.
Bus Information
Using the bus system in Rochester is easy and convenient. Students can access any part of the city using Rochester Public Transit as their mode of transportation. The buses are clean, safe, and enjoyable to ride. The Rochester City Lines services RCTC Monday through Friday, every 30 minutes from 6:55am to 5:55pm. For additional information on routes, bus fares, student discounts and more, visit their website at: www.rochesterbus.com.
Campus Safety
It is the philosophy of Rochester Community and Technical College that we would much rather prevent crimes from occurring than react to them after the fact. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this is a crime prevention program. RCTC’s crime prevention program is based upon the dual concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunity, whenever possible, and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Living the Student Life RCTC maintains a very strong commitment to campus safety and security. Parking lots, pedestrian walkways and building exteriors are lighted. A routine check of exterior lighting on campus is conducted by supervisors of maintenance staff on a weekly basis. Also, a routine check is made of the interior lighting (hallways, stairs and rooms.) In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, crime statistics can be obtained by contacting the Campus Safety Officer at 529-2789 or viewed on the website at: www.roch.edu/dept/security/html/overview.html Students and staff are strongly encouraged to report crimes immediately. To report a crime or emergency, members of the campus community should call 285-7262. If you are reporting a medical emergency, call the College Health Services at 285-7261 or call 911, in case of serious injury or loss of consciousness.
For additional information on security guidelines, parking, escort services, Campus Security Act, security alert information, and more, please visit the website at: www.roch.edu/dept/security/
Center for Business and Workforce Education
The Center for Business and Workforce Education, located at the Heintz Center, provides innovative learning solutions that serve the diverse educational and training needs of today’s workforce. Our team of professional staff and instructors work directly with business and industry to provide training solutions customized to meet specific needs. The training is delivered when and where you need it by industry experts who’ve “been there and done that.” Our solutions help area businesses increase productivity and effectiveness, improve their bottom line and increase customer service satisfaction and quality. We offer a variety of open enrollment, customized and distance-learning classes in five areas: Computer Training, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, Leadership/ Professional Development and Trade and Industry. Visit our Website at www.rctc.edu/workforce/.
Child Care
Child care is available to RCTC students at a site located at the University Center Rochester. Operated by Civic League Day Nursery, the center is open from 6:30am to 6:00pm, for children ages 16 months through kindergarten entrance. The Civic League Day Nursery’s goal is to provide a warm, stimulating environment where each child can learn and grow and build a positive self-image through his/her intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Civic League Day Nursery is licensed by the State of Minnesota. Location: West of the main campus buildings. Outside playground space is also available. Call (507) 285-7232 for enrollment and fee information.
Computer Lab Services
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Living the Student Life Center (LTC) at UCR and Student Support Services Program at Heintz Center. All students pay a per credit technology fee which entitles access to work in any of the RCTC Computer Labs or the LTC. Without a valid student ID, a fee per day will be assessed to use RCTC computer facilities. You may be asked to display your student ID when using computers. If while using a computer lab you find something not working, please notify the lab assistant or the Technology Support Center (GL100) at (507) 536-5555 or via e-mail at tech.help@rctc. edu.
Counseling and Advising Center See page 28.
Disabilities (Services for Students)
Disability Support Services (DSS) offers support for students with a documented disability. Services include a pre-admission interview, assistance with registration procedures, career and academic advising, auxiliary aids and adaptive equipment, special testing arrangements, advocacy, accessibility information and referrals to community agencies. It is the responsibility of the student to let his/her needs be known to the Disabilities Office. Upon receipt of this information, the college will provide reasonable accommodations within the provisions set down in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DSS is located in room SS176 at UCR and room HA101 at Heintz Center. For further information, contact Travis Kromminga, Director of Disability Services, at (507) 2802968 or Anna Hanson, Disability Services Advisor, at anna.hanson@rctc.edu or Eric Sime, ADA Grievance Coordinator at (507) 280-5006.
E-mail Accounts
All RCTC students receive a campus e-mail account through the college and each student’s campus e-mail account is the official means of communication at RCTC. yy E-mail can be accessed via the Internet at https://www.outlook.com/mb.rctc.edu. yy E-mail address format: firstname.lastname(4 numbers of StarID)@mb.rctc.edu Example: joseph.smith1234@mb.rctc.edu yy StarID username and password are your student email credentials, and are also used for campus computer labs, D2L and eServices. yy If you’re not sure what your student login (StarID username and password) is, go to https://starid.mnscu.edu/. Click on either “StarID Self Service” to retrieve your username or reset your password, or click on “activate your StarID” to setup your account. If you have problems, or just questions, please stop by the Technology Support Center in the first floor of the Goddard Library (GL100) or contact us by phone at (507) 536-5555 or by e-mail at tech.help@rctc.edu.
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Living the Student Life Emergency Notification for Students
The RCTC emergency notification system makes it possible for students to receive cell phone and/or email notices of time sensitive, campus-related emergencies that threaten life safety or severely impact campus operations. In an emergency, you will be sent a text message to the cell number(s) and/or e-mail address(es) you provide. Emergency notifications will note the nature of the emergency, what action, if any, you are to take, and where to find more information. You will also be alerted to campus closings, delays or cancellations. Depending on the nature and severity of the emergency, other mechanisms may include alerts on the RCTC website and voicemail messages on campus phones. In emergency situations, an important resource for information is always the RCTC emergency website at http://www.rctc.edu/security/ems.html
Be the first to know and SIGN UP at www.roch.edu/dept/security/emergency
Escort Service
RCTC has made every effort to illuminate its parking lots at night. However, caution should be used when leaving an evening class or event. Those wanting an escort to their cars should call Campus Safety at (507) 285-7262. Campus Safety escorts are available Monday through Friday from 7:00am-10:30pm and on weekends from 9:00am-5:30pm.
Fitness Center
A 3,000 square foot fitness center space equipped with many cardiovascular health stations and exercise equipment as well as adjacent space for free weights and weight machines for cardio equipment, circuit and weight training. The Fitness Center is located in the UCR Regional Sports complex and is available for current RCTC students to utilize at no charge. To use the Fitness Center, students must first read and agree to the terms and conditions which are available on the web and will need to present a current student id and pass. Call 507-280-2880 for additional information or visit the website at: http://www.rctcyellowjackets.com/facilities/ Fitness_Center.
Food Service
Lancer Hospitality offers fresh entrees and healthy food options at the UCR Campus four food service locations. Fresh daily entrees, gourmet subs and sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, pizza and your favorite foods from the grill. Enjoy fresh baked pastries, tasty desserts and mochas, espresso, lattes and more at the Espresso Plus Café. Mastercard and VISA credit and debit cards welcome. yyFresh Stop Café: open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 2:00pm (located on the third floor of the College Center building)
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Living the Student Life yyEspresso Plus Café: open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm and
Friday 7:30am to 1:00pm (located on the first floor of the Health Science building)
yyHeintz Center Café: open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 2:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 1:00pm (located on the first floor of the Heintz Center Commons Area)
yySnack Shack: at the Sports Center is open for events yyCatering: For complete catering services visit Lancer’s food
service website at: www.rctc.edu/services/html/food_service.html.
Sign up for a Lancer Rewards card which serves as a multi-function rewards and meal card, good at Lancer’s cafes and coffee kiosks. You’ll get a FREE COOKIE just for registering! Register your card online to accumulate points. Then use your Lancer Rewards card every time you make a purchase at any RCTC campus cafe or coffee kiosk, and earn points for free beverages, specials and discounts on food. yy $1 Purchase = 1 Point yy Points = Rewards Plus, pre-load your Lancer Rewards card as a Meal Plan Card and save more $$$. There is no tax charged on your purchases when you use the Lancer Rewards card as a preloaded meal plan card. It’s easy and convenient to add value to your card. To sign up, visit the website at: www.lancerrewards.com.
Health Services
Services at RCTC Student Health Services are available to all current RCTC students. We offer treatment and prevention of minor illnesses including colds and flu, eye infection, menstrual cramps, headaches, sprains and strains. Emergency first-aid, health education, non-prescription medications, and diagnostic testing for strep throat and other acute illnesses, as well as physical examinations for athletics and academic programs, and TB (tuberculosis testing) are available. Students may obtain referral information for confidential, low-cost birth control exams and supplies as well as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests. The costs for most services are covered by the Health Service portion of the registration fees. A minimal fee may be charged for certain services, tests or supplies. A registered nurse is available daily to assist with assessment, first aid, and short-term care for accidents and illnesses. A nurse practitioner is available by appointment for further diagnosis, treatment and referral for illnesses and injuries. Appointments can be made by calling 507-285-7261 or in person at HS140 or by e-mail at healthservices@rctc.edu. The RCTC Student Health Services does not give excuses or notes for missing class or practice. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her instructor or coach if class or practice must be missed. Students are encouraged to do this prior to missing class or practice.
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Living the Student Life Housing Information
RCTC believes selecting housing during your education is an important part of your college experience. Since we are a commuter campus, we encourage you to explore the array of housing options in Rochester, including housing options dedicated to students. Rochester has a good city bus system that frequently stops at the campus. We recommend Apartments.com and ApartmentFinder.com as the best tools for searching for rental apartments in the Rochester area. Map-based searching will help you find just what you’re looking for. You can customize your search, and your results will be refreshed in a flash. Browse apartment communities in real time, with photos, floor plans and more. RCTC Student Life also sponsors a bulletin board on campus to allow landlords or sublets to be physically posted on site. Rochester area commercial student housing:* yyThe Edge Apartments at UCR yyThe Quarters at Rochester yyResidences of Old Town Hall yy318 Commons Resources for students seeking housing such as frequently asked questions, and Rochester information are also available on our website at: www.rctc.edu/services/html/housing.html.
Job Postings for Part-time Employment
The city of Rochester and surrounding communities offer varied opportunities for students who need part-time employment. Jobs are not guaranteed, but most students are able to find work. Job listings are posted online at: www.rctc.edu/counseling_ career_center/html/jobs.html. Full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal jobs are posted throughout the year. Employers can post openings by sending a Microsoft Word document to rose.conway@rctc.edu.
Library
Goddard Library acquires and maintains a balanced and up to date collection of print and electronic resources. Many library resources are available online with access from the student’s home or workplace. Also located within the library are wireless laptop networks, a 100 station open computer lab, individual and group study spaces, and librarians to assist with your research. Library staff and facilities are available from 7:30am-10:00pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, and 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday. Holiday, semester break, and summer hours vary. Additional information can be found at www.roch.edu/library. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Living the Student Life Lost and Found
If you have misplaced or lost any personal items, check with the Campus Safety Office in AT204 (280-3175), Sports Center Office in SC114 (280-2880), or the Heintz Center Dean’s Office in HB100 (280-3151). Also, if you find any items not belonging to you, please take a moment to drop them off at one of the above locations.
Parking/Access Fee
A per credit access fee is charged to each student at the rate of $4.75/credit to a maximum of $71.25/semester. Funds collected will be used for security, repair, maintenance, construction, operation improvement of parking and access to the facility. Parking is only allowed in designated parking lots or at parking meters. The north portion of the East parking lot and the most southern part of the West lot (space south of the concrete divider) has been designated for faculty and staff parking only. Faculty and staff wishing to park in these lots must display the parking sticker issued to them when they paid for parking. RCTC is not responsible for lost or stolen items and encourages students to lock valuables in the trunk or place them out of sight. Parking Enforcement:
¾¾Handicapped spots, the fire lane, special permit spots, and other designated no-parking areas are enforced continuously.
¾¾Parking meters are monitored and enforced 8:00am – 8:00pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am – 3:00pm on Fridays
¾¾Staff parking lots are monitored and enforced from 8:00am – 8:00pm Monday-Friday.
¾¾Special permit parking is designated for students or employees needing more convenient parking for health or other reasons. Please see the school nurse for authorization for a special permit.
Proctoring Center
RCTC and WSU are now offering testing services in a secure, quiet environment for students who cannot take a scheduled class exam. This has proven to be a valuable service as it is sometimes difficult to coordinate a time when students and instructors can meet for a monitored exam outside of class. In addition, students taking online or traditional courses at institutions other than RCTC and WSU may also arrange for testing times. For additional details visit our website at www.roch.edu/learningcenter/ UCRProctoringCenter.html. Please note that students with disabilities requiring test proctoring should contact the RCTC Disability Services at (507) 280-2968 or visit www.rctc.edu/student_support_ center/html/disability_support_services.html
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Living the Student Life RCTC Student Food Shelf
The Student Life Department operates a food shelf on campus which is open to all students. This service accepts donations of non-perishable food items and distributes it, free of charge, to students in need. The food shelf is scheduled to be open on a regular basis throughout the fall and spring semesters. Please check the student life calendar at http://www.rctc.edu/events/ for updated food shelf hours. The food shelf is located on the 4th floor of College Center, above the cafeteria. For any questions or concerns, or in the event of a food emergency, please contact Student Life at 507-285-7204.
Service Learning
Service learning benefits students by offering a more meaningful learning experience and opportunities to develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. It also develops community involvement and citizenship. It benefits instructors by broadening their teaching skills and connecting with students on a more personal level and it benefits the Rochester community by offering expertise and assistance for important social development or environmental programs. More information regarding service learning can be found at www.rctc.edu/servicelearning.
Student I.D. Cards
Student photo ID cards serve as your library card and are needed to enter campus events/ activities, pick up financial aid, remotely access library on-line resources, check out technology and library materials, use the Fitness Center, and more. To acquire a student ID card you must be currently registered for classes and present a valid driver’s license, state ID, military ID card, or passport. ID cards are available in Goddard Library from 8:00am to 6:00pm. There is no charge but there is a fee for replacements.
Supplemental/Career & Technical Education (CTE) Services
Services include: academic advising, tutor referrals, assistance in program advising, time management, referrals to community services, career and occupational information. Supplemental/CTE Services is located in HA101 at Heintz Center. For further information, (507) 280-3534 or (507) 280-5006.
Tutoring Services
UCR Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC): The UCR Comprehensive Learning Center (CLC) provides students in many disciplines with a variety of support to promote academic success and personal and professional achievement. Since its inception, the goal has been active and collaborative learning that leads all participants -- students and area specialists / coaches -- to improve as critical thinkers. The CLC promotes studentcentered activities and services that develop appreciation and respect for diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds. The CLC exists in partnership with other student support organizations on the UCR campus to expand opportunities for students to grow and develop as learners. The CLC also believes in strong partnerships with faculty members and course work in the various disciplines. Currently, our CLC provides support in disciplines such as Writing, Reading, Math, Science, Computer, Speech, BTEC and 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Living the Student Life English for Academic Purposes. The Comprehensive Learning Center is located in AT301 and AT306 on the third floor of the Atrium. Contact the Learning Center at (507) 285-7182 or visit the website at www.roch.edu/learningcenter. Student Support Services Program (SSSP) Tutoring Services: SSSP offers drop-in peer tutoring to students in a variety of subjects. Drop-in tutoring is located at UCR and Heintz Center. Contact the SSSP tutor coordinator at (507) 280-5534 or visit the website at www.rctc.edu/academicaffairs/ptk/index.html.
Veterans Educational Certification and Assistance
Students, who are approved for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill, State Vocational Rehabilitation, and Social Security; who are wards of the State of Minnesota; or who are sons or daughters of deceased war veterans, must notify the RCTC Veterans Certifying Officer of their registration, change in credit load or leaving school. Certification of enrollment is processed by the Veterans Certifying Officer located in the Advising Center. Advising staff can also provide information on RCTC’s policies regarding veterans’ payment extensions while awaiting educational benefits, registration and withdrawal policies for students who have or will be ordered to active duty, veteran residency status, and credits earned through military training and service. In addition, the Veterans Certifying Official coordinates with campus staff to develop specific services for veterans and to ensure that veterans are aware of and able to easily access the campus resources they need. For more information visit the RCTC Veterans website at: http//www.rctc. edu/services/veterans or contact Veterans’ Services at (507) 280-5511.
Veterans Resource Center
RCTC offers student veterans an on-campus veteran to veteran center. The Veteran’s Resource Center is available to student veterans and provides a friendly informal center for veterans, current military members, and their families. The Center is stocked with information regarding educational benefits and scholarships, veterans’ employment help, medical benefits, mental health resources, family assistance services, serviceconnected disability claims, and post-deployment transition and reintegration issues. The Center also hosts the Veterans Club as well as a variety of off-campus veteran’s service providers who utilize the resource center to work with veterans on site. The Center is located on the fourth floor in room CC409 directly above the cafeteria and is open during the normal school day. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rctcafvc
Veterans Affairs–Higher Education Veterans Program
RCTC is the headquarters for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Coordinator, Higher Education Veterans Programs for all SE MN colleges. This office provides veterans, current military members, and their families information regarding veteran benefits, veteran employment opportunities, family assistance, and assists with transition issues. In addition, the Southeastern Regional Coordinator will work 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Living the Student Life with various faculty and staff to ensure that RCTC’s veterans are able to access their educational benefits as well as other on and off campus resources that they may need. To contact the Regional Coordinator Mark Larsen, call (507) 779-9375 or e-mail mark. larsen@state.mn.us or just stop by the office located in East Hall on the first floor, room EA115.
Voter Registration
Students who have not registered to vote, or who have changed address or name since the last time they registered or voted, may obtain Voter Registration Cards in the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management located in SS212. To save you time and postage, RCTC will deliver the cards directly to the County Auditor’s Office.
Sponsors and Rochester Opportunities
Rochester Community and Technical College partners with area businesses who sponsor the RCTC Student Handbook. Our sponsors can be found throughout the Student Handbook to assist students in finding local services as well as things to do and places to go in Rochester. Stop by and check out what they have to offer to RCTC students. The following resources are also available to students: • Events in Rochester: Visit Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau website to search their events calendar to find out what’s happening in Rochester from live music to theatre, comedy, and sports at: www.rochestercvb.org/play/eventcalendar/. • Shopping in Rochester: Rochester’s rich shopping scene is marked by a variety of one-of-a-kind independent shops. One great benefit of shopping here? No sales tax on clothing! For more information, visit the website at: www.rochestercvb.org/ shop/. • Leisure Time Opportunities in Rochester: The Rochester Park and Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy. The City of Rochester has more than 3,500 acres of park land and more than 85 miles of paved trails to explore. There are more than 100 individual park areas where one or more of the following can be found: 81 playground areas, 15 picnic shelters, 1 indoor/2 outdoor pools, a beach, 36 tennis courts, 34 horseshoe courts, 54 ball diamonds, 37 football/soccer fields, 15 basketball courst, 2 dog parks, 19 sand volleyball courts, 2 archery range, 2 frisbee golf courses, 2 garden plot sites, 3 groomed cross country ski trails, 9 outdoor hocky rinds and 6 indoor hockey rinks. For inormation on activities and things to do, visit their website at: www.ci.rochester.mn.us/departments/park/index.asp.
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Getting Started
Getting Started Get there!
Rochester Community and Technical College is a comprehensive consolidated college offering occupational certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees; liberal arts/transfer associate degrees; and continuing education/ customized training offerings. Students who can demonstrate ability to benefit from RCTC offerings will be admitted to the College. To learn more about admission requirements, visit our website at: www.rctc. edu/admissions/pre/admission_requirements.html.
Academic Assessment and Course Placement
RCTC can help students have a successful college experience by providing information about current academic skills. Students will complete an assessment test which will determine which courses are appropriate for their level of reading, writing, and mathematics skills. More information about the assessment test can be found here: http://www.rctc.edu/admissions/pre/new_student_assessment.html. As students plan an academic schedule, they will be able to use these assessment results as guideposts for successful achievement of their goals at RCTC. A student may be required to enroll in a developmental class that will provide basic skills needed for success in subsequent classes. Students who have successfully completed college-level English and math coursework may be exempt from taking the assessment.
Admissions and Records Office
The Admissions and Records Office processes applications for admission to the college and receives applications for selective admission programs. The office maintains a permanent, confidential record of each student’s academic history at the college.
Academic Opportunities
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Getting Started you to earn your certificate, diploma or degree, and can significantly reduce the cost. Options for Credit for Prior Learning included: °°CLEP (College-Level Examination Program). °°AP (Advanced Placement) °°DSST/DANTES (military training) °°Tech Prep °°Portfolio Development °°Locally developed evaluations in programs and departments °°And more... For additional details on Credit for Prior Learning opportunities, visit our website at: http://www.rctc.edu/academicaffairs/pla/index.html.
yyIndependent Study:
RCTC students may seek approval to earn credits through an independent study project that either focuses on a normal course listed in the college curriculum (Regular Independent Study) or that is in a special area of interest (Specially-designed Independent Study). Students may apply six (6) credits of independent study toward a certificate or degree. For additional details, visit the RCTC policy web page at: www.rctc.edu/policies/education/Independent%20 Study.htm.
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Getting Started in academic excellence. Part-time, full-time and international students currently enrolled at RCTC and working on a certificate, diploma, or degree are eligible if they meet one of these requirements: yy At least a 3.5 GPA after 12 credit hours (1000 level or higher) at RCTC – or – yy At Least a 3.4 GPA after 16 credit hours (1000 level or higher) at RCTC To maintain good standing students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2. For additional information, contact the Academic Affairs Office at (507) 285-7292 or visit the website at: www.rctc.edu/academicaffairs/ptk/index.html.
yyRCTC Path to Purple: RCTC Path to Purple: Co-located with Rochester
Community and Technical College in the University Center Rochester (UCR), is Winona State University-Rochester. These two higher education institutions have had a special relationship for many years. The two institutions share facilities and important academic support functions like the UCR Welcome Center, bookstore, comprehensive learning center, proctoring center, and more. Students can take advantage of the Path to Purple program in a variety of ways: Students can enroll at RCTC as part of the Path to Purple/2+2 program to earn an associate degree, then move to complete a bachelor’s degree in selected academic programs with WSU-Rochester on the same campus (UCR). Courses may be delivered through the classroom, interactive television (ITV), online, and/or hybrid.
Students can directly enroll in RCTC and work toward a bachelor’s degree offered by WSU on the Winona Campus. Interested students should schedule a meeting with a WSU admissions transfer advisor regarding recommended entry terms for specific academic programs.
Students can initially enroll in RCTC and then make independent decisions as to when they want to apply for admission to WSU.
Students who do not initially qualify for admission to WSU can enroll in RCTC to gain sufficient academic standing to qualify them for acceptance as a transfer student status with WSU.
Students who are interested in any of the Path to Purple options should contact advising staff at both institutions to confirm availability of individual transfer paths. Contact the UCR Welcome Center Shared RCTC/WSU Advisor at (507) 285-7557.
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Office. Distribution of financial aid (loans and grants) and certain scholarship awards are processed using your Higher One account - Yellowjacket Card. Full and complete payments are due Fall, Spring and Summer semesters 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term.
Catalog
RCTC’s academic catalog provides information on academic programs, course information, faculty and administration credentials as well as other resources. Students can access the academic catalog at: www.rctc.edu/catalog/.
Class Schedule
Students can access the RCTC online schedule of classes at: www.rctc.edu/catalog/ course_schedule.
Drop/Add/Withdrawal Period
Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Due Dates Policy on page 115.
Fresh Start
A student with a two-year lapse of attendance at Rochester Community and Technical College may apply to the Office of Admissions and Records for a transcript re-evaluation (Fresh Start) within two calendar years of returning to RCTC. A student will be allowed to submit a second Fresh Start application after a four-year lapse of attendance at Rochester Community and Technical College. A transcript re-evaluation allows a student to exclude grades and withdrawals that are detrimental to the student’s grade point 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Getting Started average (GPA) and College Completion Rate. Detrimental grades are defined as “D”, “F”, “FN”, and “FW” grades, along with Withdrawals (“W”), Incompletes (“I”), and noncredit (“NC”) because they impact a student’s ability to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress. The student’s record will reflect all original grades and courses attempted by the student; however, the grades and courses will not be included in the computation of the cumulative GPA or completion percentage. The entire transcript will be reviewed upon application to a program with selective admission criteria.
Full-time/Part-time Status
Students must be enrolled in at least twelve credits each semester to be considered fulltime. Nine to eleven credits are considered three-quarter time, six to eight credits are half-time status, and one to five credits are considered less-than-half-time status. Credit requirements for full-time status may vary for financial aid eligibility.
Immunization Verification Requirement
Minnesota law (M.S. 135.14) requires that any student born after 1956 who did not graduate from a Minnesota High School in 1997 or later and is registering for more than one class at a public or private post-secondary school in Minnesota be immunized against Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Exemptions are only allowed under specific circumstances. Required students must submit a statement indicating the month and year of each immunization. A form to submit this information will be provided to each student as part of the admission process. This form may also be downloaded from the Student Health Services web page at: www.rctc.edu/services/health/documents/ImmunizationVerification.pdf. Immunization records are kept on file for one year from the date they are received. Students are encouraged to keep a copy of their immunization information for their own records. For additional information about the form or requirements, students may contact Student Health Services at (507) 285-7261 or visit the Health Services website at: www.rctc.edu/services/health.
Registration
Registration dates and times for classes at RCTC will be posted on the website http:// www.rctc.edu/eservices. New entering students receive registration information by mail once they have applied.
Transfer of Credit
Students who present credits from other higher education institutions will have those credits evaluated once official transcripts have been received in the Admissions and Records Office. The institution that the student attended must be accredited at the higher education level. The course work to be transferred must be comparable in nature, content and level to courses offered at Rochester Community and Technical College. For further information regarding transfer please contact the Admissions and Records Office. See page 114 for the complete Transfer Policy. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Hitting the Books
Hitting the Books Seeking Help
Every student—from time to time—needs some assistance with academics. Whether you’re looking for some help in a math course or you need advice about what courses to take to get your degree, RCTC offers a number of places to help you out. The next few pages list places to go for help. An updated listing of academic advisors and faculty advisors can be viewed at: www.rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/pdf/AdvisorList.pdf
Career Center
The Career Center is located in SS133 within the Counseling and Advising Center. The Career Center library is updated on an ongoing basis. In addition to several career exploration inventories, we also offer Discover, a computer career investigation program. The Career Library includes 4-year university guides, transfer guides, many college and university catalogs, personal self-help material and other career resources. To access the career information, please make an appointment with a counselor, or stop in to browse or take advantage of a walk-in visit with a counselor.
Counseling and Advising Center
At RCTC, counselors and academic advisors are available to assist you in making the learning experience at RCTC a positive one. Every student is assigned an academic advisor or counselor who is here to support students in their educational growth and guide them through program requirements. yyA Counselor is a licensed and nationally certified career counselor who is experienced in assisting students with academic and career planning, transitioning and adjusting to college, goal setting, special accommodations, selecting classes to take, deciding on a major, choosing a career, choosing the right RCTC degree, getting help for academic problems, graduation checks, and locating additional help for other concerns. Counselors also provide services to assist with family and personal relationship concerns and provide referrals to community agencies. Counselors: 99 Help students reach their graduation goal 99 Provide short term personal counseling for issues that may interfere with studies 99 Facilitate decision making on educational and career goals 99 Facilitate college adjustment for in-coming freshmen (homesickness, time management, depression, anxiety) 2014-15 Student Handbook
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99 Teach study skills, coping skills, and stress management 99 Provide crisis counseling 99 Develop individualized retention interventions 99 Interpret career inventories yyAn Academic Advisor specializes in matters pertaining to your educational program and focuses on academic decisions. An Academic Advisor can help you with: interpreting test scores, selecting classes to take, schedule planning, getting help for academic problems, graduation checks, and locating additional help for other concerns.
Academic Advisors: 99 Help you understand your Degree Audit Report (DARS) 99 Facilitate decision making on educational and career goals 99 Help you determine classes needed for degree, diploma or certificate programs and requirements 99 Coordinate admission into special programs 99 Facilitate educational transactions; e.g., schedules, drop/adds, withdrawals, change of major, waivers, graduation requirements, etc. 99 Clarify policies, procedures and requirements 99 Provide general information on special services including academic remediation, admission, placement testing, courses of study, registration, and academic probation and suspension 99 Interpret placement scores and recommend appropriate classes. Your assigned counselor or academic advisor appears on your schedule and on your Degree Audit Report (DARS). Students should work closely with their counselor or academic advisor to develop an academic action plan so their educational goals are met. Careful planning is essential when assisting students in completion of a diploma or degree, transfer to a four-year college, and/or enrolling in courses for enrichment. It is very important to meet with your academic advisor or counselor each semester to ensure that you receive ongoing advice regarding satisfactory academic and career progress. Additionally, if you are planning significant changes in your program, contact your counselor or academic advisor. When possible, it is helpful to plan your visit to the Counseling and Advising Center by calling (507) 285-7260 to schedule an appointment. Students can utilize the daily walk-in schedule which does not require an appointment but may limit the time available. Please bring a recent DARS and any program guide information you have used in the past when meeting with your counselor or academic advisor. Also, consider writing down the questions that you have so that you can get all of them answered! We recommend that you keep a binder/folder of your program information and bring this each time you meet with your advisor. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Hitting the Books Visit the Counseling and Career Services web site which contains career, employment, personal counseling, and scholarship information. In addition, the website has information on career options in Health Care, information on crisis intervention, choosing majors, Placement Test (for math and English) practice resources and an anonymous depression and addiction screening survey as well as other helpful information. The Counseling and Career Services website is: www.rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/ index.html. Students are also encouraged to visit RCTC’s GPS (Goals + Plan = Success) Lifeplan website as a first place to seek information at: www.gpslifeplan.org/rctc/.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
DSS offers support for disabled students. Services include pre-admission interviews, assistance with registration procedures; career and academic advising; auxiliary aids and adaptive equipment; special testing arrangements; advocacy; accessibility information; and referrals to community agencies. It is the responsibility of the individual disabled student to let his/her needs be known to the Disabilities Office. The college will provide reasonable accommodation within the provisions set down in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA). DSS is located at SS176 and HA101. Contact Travis Kromminga, Director of Disability Services, at (507) 280-2968 or Anna Hanson, Disability Services Advisor, at anna. hanson@rctc.edu or by phone at (507) 292-5198 or Eric Sime, ADA Grievance Coordinator, at (507) 280-5006.
Goals + Planning = Success
A great source for information and answers to many questions is the GPS LifePlan. Students and parents can access this on the RCTC website, www.rctc.edu and then click on GPS Lifeplan located at the bottom right of the page or go directly to www.gpslifeplan.org/rctc/. Students and parents can find helpful information on a wide range of topics including career, finance, leadership and other self-help topics. This is a free service for all students and is meant as a first stop for help. If your questions go beyond what is offered on the GPS LifePlan site, you are always welcome to make an appointment with your advisor and/or counselor.
International Student Services
Provides information on visa and immigration regulations, assistance in the enrollment process, orientation to RCTC and the Rochester community, and academic advising. A resident tuition scholarship is available for those students willing to share their home culture with RCTC and the Rochester community. Learn more at the International Student Services website at: www.rctc.edu/admissions/html/international_main.html.
Multicultural Services
Provides career information, academic support, and academic advising to assist minority students in achieving their educational goals. Contact Janell Holter at (507) 280-3120 in SS130. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Services include: academic advising tutor referrals, assistance in program advising, time management, referrals to community services, career and occupational information. Supplemental/CTE Services is located in HA101 at Heintz Center. For further information, contact (507) 280-3534 or (507) 280-5006.
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program
Provides academic assistance, academic advising, transfer planning, career information, workshops, cultural activities, and one-to-one peer tutoring to eligible students through funding by a federal grant from the U. S. Dept. of Education. To be eligible for services, students must meet one of the following criteria: first-generation college student, lowincome status or documented disability. SSSP is located in SS159 at UCR. Contact Deb Schloegel at 285-7230.
Tutoring Services
Drop-in peer tutoring is available to all students on the UCR Campus free of charge in a variety of subject areas. Contact the tutor coordinator at 280-5534.
Student Success
Students are the life of RCTC and Student Success means helping our students establish and achieve their educational goals. RCTC’s Student Success efforts assist students in reaching desired levels of academic achievement, career development, planning and decision-making, and leadership development. There are many variables that determine the success of students in college and the next few pages list resources and information available to you.
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes. Class attendance is vital to successful achievement in individual classes. In case of absence, the student is responsible for arranging completion of work missed. Individual faculty members determine, communicate, and implement attendance policies for their classes and programs. Refer to the complete Student Excused Absences policy on page 107 or visit our webpage at www.rctc.edu/policies/student/Student_Excused_Absences.html.
Class Syllabus
Students will receive a written syllabus from each instructor during the first week of classes. This document delineates class requirements, attendance policies, grading procedures, office hours, materials and text required for the class, and other pertinent information. The class syllabus is an important document; it constitutes a kind of “contract� between the student and instructor. Even after a class has ended, students are advised to retain the class syllabus for future reference when transferring to other institutions. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Learn what resources RCTC has to offer and where they are located. Be familiar with course requirements. Read the SYLLABUS. Set a daily schedule and stick to it. Assess and improve your study habits. Know how to use the campus library. (www.roch.edu/library/) See your counselor/advisor more often than you think you need to. Get involved in campus activities. It’s the only way you’ll know what’s out there. Take your health seriously. College students are notoriously sleep-deprived and nutritionally deprived... none of which help you succeed in college. 9. Learn how to handle stress. Try a Stress Management course! 10. Set realistic goals and follow through with them. This is not only in academic areas... it pertains to the activities you participate in, the groups you join, the part-time work you do, and your social life.
DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System)
Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) is a tool to assist in the advising process. It can help you and your advisor in the process of course selection and academic program planning to make sure you are on track for graduation. Your DARS will: 1. Show the courses you have completed and how they pertain to your degree. 2. Take the guesswork out of choosing courses by listing all courses you still need to complete your degree. 3. Allow you to track your degree progress 24-7. 4. Provide a consistent and up-to-date record for you and your academic advisor or counselor to work from. To access your DARS, login to the campus eServices website at: http://www.rctc.edu/eservices. For instructions and additional details, visit the DARS website at: www.rctc.edu/admssions/html/dars.html.
Dean’s List
Excellence in scholastic achievement is recognized each semester by compiling a Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete at least 12 college-level credits in the same semester, with a minimum term grade point average of 3.0 or better. Additionally, the credit courses completed must have earned grade points. Credits for P and grades of I, AU, and W are excluded from the count.
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Hitting the Books These lists are posted in the Admissions and Records area and at the Heintz Center, as well as distributed to local media. Students obtaining a GPA of 3.5 and above on the Dean’s List also receive a letter from the College honoring their achievement. A listing can also be downloaded from the College website at: www.rctc.edu/about/html/Deanslist.html.
Faculty Office Hours
In order to access instructors outside the classroom, students should check their class syllabus for information about office hours. Additionally, this information is normally posted outside the instructors’ offices. All faculty have scheduled office hours devoted to assisting students and discussing class-related problems and difficulties. Students are strongly advised to use scheduled office hours to meet with faculty, as faculty often do not have time before or after classes for this purpose. Faculty office hours can be found on the website at www.rctc.edu/facultyschedules.
Grade Point Average/Transcript Symbols
The following grades and transcript symbols listed are used to indicate student performance in credit courses. The Grade Point Average (GPA) for a student will be computed using only grades A through F. A: Superior Achievement 4 Grade Points B: Above Average Achievement 3 Grade Points C: Average Achievement 2 Grade Points D: Below Average Achievement 1 Grade Points F: Fail, Inadequate Achievement 0 Grade Point FN: Failure for non-attendance, Inadequate Achievement 0 Grade Point FW: Failure based on discontinued attendance and/or Non-Withdrawal, Inadequate Achievement 0 Grade Point P: Pass, D-level Achievement or better AU: Audit - Indicates a course that the student has attended without any obligations to prepare assignments, take examinations, or completes other assessment. NC: No Credit-inadequate achievement. Not used to compute GPA. (Courses numbered below 1000 or courses approved by Administration upon the recommendation of departments) I: Incomplete - Indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but was unable to complete all requirements by the end of the term; and the student and teacher enter into a formal agreement for the completion of the remaining requirements. W: Withdrawal - Indicates a course from which the student has officially withdrawn. Z: No grade reported. Combinations: In courses so approved through Academic Affairs and Standards Council (AASC), students may choose the A-F, P/F, or P/NC option. The P/NC option may include both courses numbered below 1000 and other courses upon the recommendation 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Hitting the Books of departments and approved by the AASC. The P/NC option must be declared by the student within the first five days of the academic term. Incompletes: Must be initiated by the student and will be approved at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may specify the time frame in which the work must be completed, but in no case later than the end of the next academic term, at which time an Incomplete grade will automatically change to an F if the student has not completed the work and/or the grade has not been submitted by the instructor. The Vice President of Academic Affairs may approve extensions of this time for extenuating circumstances. Auditor status: A student may participate in a course as an auditor, which means no assessment (grading) is required. Students auditing a course are charged the standard tuition and related fees. Audited courses cannot be counted toward graduation requirements. Students electing the audit option must indicate their intent no later than the end of the drop deadline for the particular course. The “W” (withdrawal): Course withdrawals are occasionally appropriate if the course drop deadline has passed and you are unable to finish a course. Withdrawing from a course means that you are assigning yourself a grade of “W.” Credits for courses with a grade of “W” count as attempted but not successfully completed for the purpose of determining satisfactory academic progress. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with their instructor, a counselor, and the financial aid office (if receiving aid) prior to withdrawing. Course withdrawals may be completed at the registration counter or via the eServices website.
Grade Reports (Report Cards)
Students may look up their grades on the eServices website or request an official copy from the National Clearinghouse. For complete instructions on accessing your academic record, visit www.rctc.edu/eservices/academics-transcript.html.
Repeating Courses
In general, students are allowed to repeat courses for the purpose of passing or improving their grade. Some programs may have specific guidelines regulating when courses may be repeated and any potential impact on continuation in that program. Credits may be counted toward graduation only once. Students must complete a “Course Repeat” form and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office in order to have only the higher grade counted in the computation of their overall grade point average. A few specific courses may be taken more than once for credit and therefore may not be repeated for a higher grade. For more specific information on RCTC Policy #3.17.4 see our website: http:// www.rctc.edu/policies/education/Course_Repetition.html.
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Hitting the Books Student Complaint Processes General Complaint Process: Discuss the difference or complaint in a face to face conversation with the instructor or staff member at the earliest possible time. If the student is not willing to talk to the instructor or has talked to the instructor without satisfaction, the student should discuss the difference or complaint with the appropriate Dean. The Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs can assist students in identifying the appropriate Dean. If the difference or complaint is not resolved at this level, a formal grievance may be filed. Formal Grievance Process: A student wishing to file a formal Grievance against an employee must do so in writing. See Student Grievance Policy on page 107 for the full explanation of the process or refer to the complete Student Grievance policy on the web at www.rctc.edu/policies/education/ Student_Grievance.html. Grade Appeal Process: A student wishing to file a Grade Appeal on a final class grade must follow the procedures outlined in the Grade Appeal Policy. For additional details and procedures to follow see the Grade Appeal Policy on page 70 or refer to the website at www.rctc.edu/ policies/education/Grade_Appeal.html.
Withdrawal from Class
Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals and Waivers Policy on page 115 or visit the student eServices website at http://www.rctc.edu/eservices for additional information on course and college withdrawals.
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees Tuition/Fees
The following section is a condensed version of the RCTC Fees policy. For a more complete description of the policy, see Fees Policy on page 68. Tuition, fees and charges are determined by RCTC and are reviewed annually. Special course fees for some classes may be assessed or tuition may vary for some classes. Information on special fees will also be published in the semester class schedule. Get the latest updated tuition and fees list from our website at: www.rctc.edu/eservices/tuition-and-fees-table.html. Application Fee MnSCU policy allows colleges to charge optional fees, including a non-refundable $20 application fee; however understanding the economic challenges facing students, since July 1, 2013, RCTC no longer requires applicants to pay the $20 application fee. RCTC will establish a due date for final payment of tuition and fees prior to the start of each semester. RCTC will drop all classes for students who have not paid in full, do not have an approved deferment, or have not established a payment plan. RCTC will grant an extension of the payment due date for students who have filed and are awaiting properly approved financial aid from federal, state or other third-party sources.
NOTE: If you receive any approved deferments, RCTC will NOT cancel your classes. If your plans change and you will NOT be attending RCTC, it will be your responsibility to cancel your registration, or you will be charged. If you register for class or add class(es) after the published payment deadline, payment is due at the time of registration. Tuition and fees information is available on our web site as well as posted by the Cashier’s Office and Admissions and Records area. Reciprocity: Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin may apply for reciprocity by filling out forms available in the Admissions/Records Office. The first funds that are received at RCTC to include scholarships and veteran’s benefits, but not limited to those, will be applied to the student’s current balance due. The College is not responsible for delays in the US Mail system.
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Tuition and Fees Account and Payment of Tuition and Fees After completing an online registration students should check their account balance on line. Payments can be made online using MasterCard, Visa or e-check. Payments may also be made in person at the RCTC Cashier’s Office or mailed directly to them. Tuition and fees for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters are due in the Cashier’s Office 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term. All tuition and fees are due by the day indicated above unless a later date has been set by the college or the student qualifies for deferment exemptions. Payment of tuition and fees after the published due date are due and payable at the time of registration. Late Fee Payment Tuition and fees paid after the deadline will be assessed a late fee of $30.00 and payment plan fee of $50.00. Students have a right to appeal this fee by contacting ruth.siefert@rctc.edu with a request and detailed explanation.
Payment Plans
To help you meet your educational expenses, Rochester Community and Technical College is pleased to offer FACTS/NELNET as a convenient online payment option. Students who choose to use FACTS may select installment plans that are spread over several months, depending on the length of the semester. They may choose to make payments from their checking or savings account or by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit cards. In addition to the variety of choices available, the student also has the convenience of paying online as soon as he or she has registered. The only cost to budget monthly payments through FACTS is a $25.00 per semester nonrefundable FACTS Enrollment Fee. If you wish to pay in full instead of creating a monthly payment plan, there is no additional fee charged. For additional information or to enroll in the tuition payment plan, simply register online through e-Cashier at: www.rctc.edu/business-office/html/facts.html. Please contact the RCTC Business Office (507) 285-7472, if you drop all your courses prior to the beginning of the semester and have a FACTS agreement to have your agreement cancelled.
Refund of Tuition and Fees
See the complete Tuition and Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals and Waivers Policy on page 115. RCTC has partnered with Higher One, a financial services company, to process tuition and fee refunds. All RCTC students will receive a Yellowjacket card in the mail in a bright green envelope and must visit Yellowjacketcard.com to activate their card and make a choice on how they want their funds received: 1) On the Yellowjacket Debit card; 2) Transferred to their regular checking account; or 3) a paper check from Higher One mailed to them. For your convenience, Higher One ATM machines are available on the UCR Main campus as well as at Heintz Center. Remember, even if you are not currently expecting a refund from RCTC, we may have a refund for you in the future. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education The amount of education that you complete can greatly affect your earning potential. A college graduate typically earns about $1 million more in a lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma. One of the most important steps in financing your education is to create a budget. People often do not create a personal budget because of the many questions to consider: yy How much should I save? yy What is a good amount to allocate to expenses? yy Do I get to have money for fun and activities? With all of these questions in mind let’s walk through the four basic steps of creating a personal budget and create solutions to all of YOUR questions. All you will need to complete your budget is a notebook, calculator, pen, and an open mind!
Create a Spending Plan
Using a Spending Plan Worksheet template enter your anticipated expenses, income, and savings. If this is your first time, estimate the amount for each category.
Create a Monthly List of Expenses
Track your monthly expenses using a Monthly Record of Spending template. The best step to take at this stage of creating your budget is to track your spending for a month. Include such items listed below: • • • •
Housing Food Transportation Education/Training Costs
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Consider, Reconsider and
Revisit
How can you adjust your expenses to fit your budget? Depending on the amount of shortfall, it may be as easy as reducing the number of times you eat out or get coffee each month, your entertainment, or clothes you buy. If the shortfall is large, you may want to consider downsizing your vehicle, living arrangements, or lifestyle expenditures. Creating a budget is not a one time deal. Reconsider your spending amounts on a monthly basis and revisit your goals. Add other categories to your budget if necessary. Savings is an area that is often overlooked.
For additional tips and information on budgeting and managing your finances, visit the GPS Lifeplan at www.gpslifeplan.org/rctc/finance/. As you consider the options available to finance your education, make sure to reference your budget often. The following sections highlight some of these options.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is the most common approach for help to finance your education. The Department of Financial Aid provides assistance to students seeking funding for their educational expenses. RCTC awards in excess of $42 million each school year from a variety of financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, work earnings, and student loans. The Department of Financial Aid at RCTC is ready to assist you with any questions or guidance in filling out forms. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. Monday through Friday and the phone number is (507) 285-7271. Students applying for financial aid must be admitted as a degree candidate at RCTC. Generally students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) to be eligible for financial aid. Students enrolled less than half time may be eligible for prorated Federal Pell and Minnesota State Grants only. Students who wish to be considered for grant, workstudy, and/or student loan assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The free application is completed online at: www.fafsa.gov/. RCTC’s Federal school code is #002373. Parents are expected to contribute to the student’s college expenses as determined by a federal formula and financial aid is awarded based on need. Estimated college costs include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room, board, transportation, and personal/miscellaneous expenses for the 9-month academic year. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Financing Your Education Estimated Cost of Education (9-month budget) yy Resident Tuition and Fees.......................(for current information, visit www.rctc.edu/eservices/tuition-rates.html) yy Books and Supplies.................................$1,400.00 yy Room and Board.....................................$7,200.00 yy Personal/Transportation..........................$7,900.00 Financial aid is disbursed to students after the add/drop period for the semester/summer session ends. All students receiving any type of financial aid are required to meet minimum academic standards to maintain eligibility. This means that students must be making progress toward their degree. Following each term, a student’s academic progress will be reviewed. All students applying for financial aid will be provided a copy of RCTC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. Please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress information (see page 76) that pertains to Financial Aid eligibility. Students receiving federal financial aid must follow the federal financial aid withdrawal and return to Title IV requirements as well. Types of Financial Aid The following financial aid programs are available to students seeking a degree from RCTC: Grants yyFederal Pell Grants yyFederal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG) yyBureau of Indian Affairs’ Grants (BIA) yyMinnesota State Grants and Scholarships yyMinnesota Indian Scholarship Program yyPost-Secondary Child Care Grants yyMN G.I. Bill Grant yyAlliss Grant
Loans
Student Employment
yyFederal Direct Loans yyFederal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) yyAlternative (Private) Loans
yy Federal Work-Study yy Minnesota WorkStudy yy Institutional Student Help
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Financing Your Education There are many free tools that can help you learn more about financial aid: yy Develop a Plan - Financial Aid 101 www.iseek.org/sv/20131.jsp yy Estimator Tool http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/Estimator/firstQuestions.cfm yy The Guide to Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html yy RCTC Financial Aid Office www.rctc.edu/financialaid
Scholarships
RCTC Foundation Scholarship awards can provide important funding resources for college students. The RCTC Foundation offers numerous scholarships for incoming, returning and graduating students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields. Scholarship awards offered by the Foundation range in amounts from $500 to $3,000. Scholarship criteria vary among field of study, financial need, student involvement, volunteerism and academic standing. The RCTC Scholarship process is quick and easy requiring a simple application. Students should not assume a high GPA is essential to win scholarships and all students are encouraged to apply. Scholarship information and applications are available from December 15 with a deadline of February 23. Notifications of scholarship awards are communicated through student e-mail in mid-April. Watch for notices around campus, in the Student Newsletter, student e-mail, and classroom announcements. Contact the RCTC Foundation Office at (507) 281-7771 or via email at foundation@rctc. edu for additional information or visit our website at www.rctc.edu/foundation. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCTCFoundation.
The RCTC Scholarship process is quick and easy requiring a simple application. All students are encouraged to apply. www.rctc.edu/foundation/html/scholarships.html
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Managing the Money As you begin college, this is the perfect time to learn important skills that will help you manage your money now and in the future. This section will cover a variety of money management topics, including budgeting, credit cards and credit rating, debt management, how to identify financial troubles and finding resources to help.
Monthly Budgeting in College yy Keep track of what you earn and what you spend. yy yy yy yy
Create a monthly budget and track to see if it is accurate. Be aware of when you are buying to fulfill a need such as food, compared to a want such as the latest CD. Skip purchasing some wanted items to show you can do it. Find ways to cut costs: Use a bicycle, get a roommate, learn to cook and buy used books. Get organized: Establish a monthly bill-payment routine and set up a filing system. Track your bank account. Be careful with your debit card – don’t go in the red.
Credit Card Tips yy Keeping debt at bay is the #1 ingredient for financial success. Start now! yy Realize that the spending patterns you set today will have an impact on the rest of yy yy yy yy yy yy
your life. Don’t have more than one credit card. Read all the fine print of a credit card offer, including interest rate information and when the rate can increase, amount of late fees, over-the-limit fees, balance transfer fees, etc. Try to pay off the entire balance each month to avoid unnecessary interest. Always pay more than the minimum due. Calculate the annual amount of interest you are paying; multiply the interest rate by the total balance owed. Avoid penalties and fees as they can add up quickly. Always keep your balance at least one-third below your credit limit in case of emergency.
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Managing the Money Types of Debt
How you repay debt determines your credit rating, so knowing about the types of debt is important. Installment loans are for big-ticket items such as cars or homes. Installment loans are paid in monthly fixed amounts and are normally secured (i.e. backed by something of value, such as a car). Payments should be manageable in your budget. Make payments on time as this will help improve your credit rating. Credit Cards and department store cards are revolving credit lines. Credit cards are heavily marketed and the terms often look better than they really are: Proceed with caution! Credits cards have a monthly payment that varies based upon total amount owed. Poor handling of credit cards can quickly hurt your credit rating. Student loans are unsecured installment loans. Explore all your financial aid options, focusing first on scholarships and grants that don’t have to be repaid. Borrow only the amount you need to get through college. You will be happy to have a lower student payment when you begin your career and want to buy a home and a car. Be realistic about what your salary will be after graduation and estimate the amount of debt you can afford. Ideally, student loan payments should be 10 percent or less of your net monthly income. Total debt, including your mortgage payment, should not exceed 30 percent of your gross income.
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Managing the Money Your Credit Rating
A credit score is based on many types of information in a credit file. Lenders use a credit score to help determine whether a person qualifies for a credit card, loan, or service. Generally, the higher the score, the less risk the person represents. yy A good credit history can mean lower interest rates, a job offer or a decent apartment. yy A bad credit history will stay on your record for years and will make obtaining a mortgage or car loan very difficult. yy Be aware of what’s in your credit report. You can get your credit report free once a year from www.annualcreditreport.com. yy Making student loan payments on time is often the first step in establishing a good credit history and will likely help you when applying for a car loan or home mortgage down the road. yy Paying your rent, utility bills and credit card bills on time is important as they are also considered part of your credit history. yy Your credit report includes your name, current and past addresses and employment, and all credit (debt) you have, including the current outstanding balance and whether you’ve ever been late for a payment. The report also lists any companies that have made credit inquiries. yy Review all of the information on your credit report and challenge any information that you believe is inaccurate.
In Financial Trouble?
Here are questions to determine if you have too much debt: yyDo you have trouble paying your bills on time? yyDo you only make the minimum payments on your credit card? yyAre you near to the maximum on your credit card limit? yyDo you worry about money all the time? yyHave you ever needed to borrow money to pay your bills? yyAre creditors calling you?
Seek Help
If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, it is important to seek help. Visit the websites listed below. Before deciding if a financial planner is right for you, do your research. Talk with trusted family and friends to find a financial planner. Consider a nonprofit financial counseling service such as www.cccs.org.
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Managing the Money Further Information
The websites below provide further information on credit and debt management. Explore them! • money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/index.html • bankrate.com • Showmethefuture.org • Yourmoney.cba.ca • Smartmoney.com • Youcandealwithit.com • Smartaboutmoney.org/40moneytips
For additional details, budget calculators, sample plans and more, visit the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Web site at: www.gpslifeplan.org/finance/
Tax Related Benefits File Your Taxes for Free
You can file your taxes for free online through the IRS website if your income is less than $57,000 at: www.irs.gov/individuals/students/index.html.
Earn a Tax Credit
Some college students also benefit from two federal tax credit programs, the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. These may apply to you or your family, depending on your financial circumstances. For more information visit the IRS website at: http://www.irs.gov/Credits-&-Deductions.
Tax Benefits for Higher Education
You may be able to claim a tuition deduction of up to $4,000 of qualified education expenses paid during the year for yourself, your spouse, or your dependent. You cannot claim this deduction if your filing status is married filing separately or if another person can claim an exemption for you as a dependent on his or her tax return. The qualified expenses must be for higher education. You may also be able to deduct interest you pay on a qualified student loan. And, if your student loan is canceled, you may not have to include any amount in income. For more information visit the IRS website at: www.irs. gov/publications/p970/index.html.
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Moving On
Moving On Graduation
To graduate from RCTC the student must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of the first enrollment. If the graduation requirements for the program of studies have changed subsequent to the time of the first enrollment the student may elect to graduate under the new criteria. However, when the student leaves RCTC for four or more consecutive terms, the student must meet the graduation requirements in place at the term of re-enrollment. All degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded by RCTC require a minimum grade point average of 2.00. For degree programs, the minimum RCTC GPA will be calculated as cumulative. For certificate and diploma programs, the minimum GPA will be calculated using only those courses needed to complete the program of study. A student must earn a minimum of one-third of the total credits from RCTC to be eligible for a certificate or diploma, and for an Associate degree a student must earn a minimum of 20 credits.
Application for Graduation
Candidates must make application for graduation no later than the 30th day of the semester in which they will graduate. Graduation applications received after a term has concluded will be processed for the subsequent term. Graduation awards will be granted at the end of fall, spring, and summer terms. For additional information or to download the graduation application, visit our graduation website at: www.rctc.edu/admissions/html/graduation. html.
Graduation with Honors
A student will be graduated with honors if the grade point average is 3.500 or higher and with high honors if the grade point average is 3.750 or higher.
Diplomas
A student’s degree will be posted to his/her transcript approximately two weeks after all final grades have been posted. Awards will be printed and mailed to the student’s permanent address on file in the Admissions Office approximately six weeks later.
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Finding Your Way Around Commencement Ceremony
RCTC holds one Commencement Ceremony per academic year (in May) and an invitation to attend will be sent to all Fall graduates and Spring/Summer candidates’ permanent address around the first week of April. It is important that students read the material and follow the directions, including returning the responder card, if he/ she plans on attending. Details and candidate/guest instructions can also be viewed at: www.rctc.edu/admissions/html/graduation. html.
Placement Services
Rochester Community and Technical College provides placement services where students and alumni can conduct a self-guided job search for full time, part-time, permanent, temporary, or seasonal work. The resources include job search library materials, nursing placement files, and annual placement reports. Job listings are posted online at: www. rctc.edu/counseling_career_center/html/jobs.html. For more information, call (507) 285-7260.
Staying Connected Become an Alumni Fan of the Foundation at www.facebook.com/RCTCFoundation The Rochester Community and Technical College Foundation looks forward to welcoming you into the alumni family and helping you continue your connection with the College. The RCTC Foundation is a separate and independent organization holding tax-exempt non-profit status. Its mission is “to improve lives through support of higher education.” The RCTC Foundation supports students with scholarships and targets resources to enhance and promote quality programs for the school and community. RCTC Foundation is the vehicle through which private gifts, bequests and donations of money or property are channeled. We want to “Hear From Our Best!” We want to hear your stories and memories. You are one of nearly 20,000 people who graduated from the College. Please take the time to update your alumni information and stay connected by visiting our website at: www.rctc. edu/foundation/.
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Finding Your Way Around
Finding Your Way Around Who to Call Academic Affairs (507) 285-7292 Admissions/Records (507) 285-7268 Alumni Office (507) 281-7771 Athletic Department (507) 285-7273 Audio Visual (507) 536-5555 Bookstore (507) 285-7202 Business Office (507) 285-7472 Business/Workforce Education (507) 280-3157 Cashier Office (507) 285-7311 CHOICES (Heintz Center) (507) 280-5510 Child Care Center (507) 285-7232 Computer Help Desk (507) 536-5555 Counseling (507) 285-7260 Disabilities (507) 280-2968 Discrimination/ Harassment Complaints (507) 285-7183
Echo Office (507) 285-7246 Emergency (507) 285-7262 Escort Services (507) 285-7262 Financial Aid (507) 285-7271 Food Service (507) 285-7209 Foundation/Development (507) 281-7771 Health Services (507) 285-7261 Housing Information (507) 285-7557 Information (507) 285-7210 Job Placement (507) 285-7260 Learning Center (507) 285-7182 Library (507) 285-7233 Maintenance (507) 285-7266 Media Services (507) 536-5555 President’s Office (507) 285-7216
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RCTC’s Administrative Leadership President (Leslie McClellon) – (507) 285-7216. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the College, and is responsible for executing all MnSCU and RCTC policies and procedures. The President has a broad responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the College, for promotion of its development and effectiveness, external relations activities, and for Foundation and Alumni activities.
Vice President of Academic Affairs (Jim Gross) – (507) 285-7292. The Vice President of Academic Affairs is the Chief Academic Affairs Officer, and is responsible for the development and coordination of the College’s academic/instructional programs.
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (Alex Herzog) – (507) 285-7127. The Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is the Chief Student Affairs Officer, and is responsible for coordination of the College’s student support services programs, athletics, student life and campus safety.
Vice President of Finance and Facilities (Steve Schmall) – (507) 285-7214. The Vice President of Finance and Facilities is the Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for the College’s business affairs, auxiliary enterprises, facilities, and safety.
Chief Information Technology Officer (Scott Sahs) – (507) 281-7787. The Chief Information Technology Officer is responsible for managing the College’s information technology infrastructure, including instructional and institutional computing, electronic mail, and Internet operations.
Chief Human Resources Officer (Renee Engelmeyer) – (507) 285-7183. The Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for all processes relating to the hiring of employees and other personnel issues related to current and prospective employees; also serves as the College’s Affirmative Action and Harassment Officer.
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Where to Go FINDING OUR CAMPUS Rochester Community and Technical College is located at 851 30th Avenue SE, and Heintz Center, an extension of RCTC, is located at 1926 College View Drive SE. HWY 52 Southbound: Exit at 41st Street exit to access 37th Street NW (turns into East Circle Drive and County Road 22) and travel east through the intersections of US 63 and County Road 9. UCR entrance will be to the right (just before Hwy 14 intersection). HWY 63 Southbound: Exit at 37th Street NW (turns into East Circle Drive and County Road 22) and travel east through the intersection of County Road 9. UCR entrance will be to the right (just before Hwy 14 intersection). HWY 63 Northbound: Exit at Hwy 14 East (also known as 12th Street) and travel east to county Road 22. Turn left on County Road 22 and take an immediate left into the UCR Campus. I-90: Exit at Hwy 63 North and follow instructions above. HWY 14 Westbound or Eastbound: The College sits just off of Hwy 14 on the east side of Rochester. Exit County Road 22, and take an immediate left into the UCR Campus.
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UCR Main Campus
Heintz Center Campus
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Regional Sports Center
For more detailed maps, see website at: www.rctc.edu/campustour/
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Required Disclosures/Annual Notices
Required Disclosures and Annual Notices RCTC is committed to student success and as members of the Minnesota State Colleges and University system; we want to ensure you’re aware of the following campus disclosures listed below. Following the list are more complete descriptions of each required disclosure. yy Know Your Rights yy Campus Security Act yy Weather/Emergency Closings yy Drug and Alcohol Free Environment
Know Your Rights
Rochester Community and Technical College complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education record within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for access. Students must submit to the registrar or other appropriate official a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The college official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate. Students should write the college official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record that they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the college decides not to emend the record as requested by the student, the college will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure
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without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the college in an administrative, supervisory academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the college has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, collection agent, or enrollment/degree service); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. For students currently enrolled in or receiving services from one college or university within the Minnesota State College and University System (“System”), your academic records from that institution are available to officials of other schools within the System while you are in attendance. If you seek or intend to enroll at another institution within the System, your academic records from other institutions are also accessible to officials at the school where you are seeking or intend to enroll. Disclosures of your records to other schools under other circumstances may require your prior written consent, although RCTC will forward education records to other agencies or institutions that have requested the records and in which the student seeks or intends to enroll or is already enrolled so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. The following items are considered “directory information” at RCTC and will be made available to the public unless the student submits a completed Request for Nondisclosure form to the Admissions and Records Office: yy student name yy star ID yy program of study yy enrollment status (enrolled-full time or part time, graduated, withdrawn) yy dates of enrollment yy degrees, honors, and awards received yy student activities participation yy height, weight, and high school of athletic team members yy email address yy photographs yy hometown
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The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure by RCTC to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 202024605 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Required Disclosures/Annual Notices Records will NOT be disclosed without written consent of the student to any other persons or parties, including parents of dependent students. Please refer to the RCTC website for the complete description and most current updates to the Family Educational Rights policy, including Procedure for Inspection and Challenging the Contents of Education Records on our website at: www.rctc.edu/policies/student/Student_Data_ Practices.html
CAMPUS SECURITY ACT - NOTIFICATION
RCTC recognizes providing the safest environment possible is an integral element of the college’s educational mission and annually publishes a Campus Security Report that is available to everyone. This report provides statements of policy for a broad range of safety and security programs including crime prevention programs, reporting procedures, personal safety, community relations, environmental safety, enforcement authority and response and a 3-year statistical review of designated crimes on campus. This report is designed to inform and educate you on the measures that can be taken and the services available to you to assist in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. A printed copy of this report may be obtained, at no charge from Campus Safety at 851 30th Avenue, SE, Room AT204, Rochester, MN 55904, phone: 507-529-2789. The RCTC Campus Security Report and Crime Statistics can be accessed at: www.roch.edu/dept/security Additional information can be found at: www.roch.edu/dept/security RCTC encourages all students and college community members to be fully aware of the safety issues on campus and to take action to prevent and to report illegal and inappropriate activities. Personal awareness and applying personal safety practices are the foundation to a safe community. All members of the college community are encouraged to contact the Campus Safety Office personally with any concerns and questions regarding campus security and related issues at: Andy Hamann, RCTC Campus Security Coordinator OFFICE: GL204 PHONE: (507) 529-2789 E-MAIL: andrew.hamann@rctc.edu
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Required Disclosures/Annual Notices WEATHER/EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
If severe inclement weather or other emergency situation develops, the RCTC President, or designee, will make the decision to cancel classes, cancel non-academic activities, delay openings, or close the campus. Whenever possible, the decision for day classes/ activities will be made prior to 6:00am; for evening classes/activities by 3:00pm; and publically announced through the radio and television media listed below The list of local radio and television stations that will be contacted for weather/emergency closings are: KWEB, KRCH, KMFK, KOLM, KWWK, KLCX, KROC, KNXR, KLSE, KYBA, KTTC-TV, FOX 47-TV. Up to the minute information may also be viewed at the websites of RCTC (www.rctc.edu), KROC and KTTC-TV.
Please keep this in mind: To attend or not attend classes when weather and road conditions are questionable, should always be made in terms of what is best for your personal safety. Weather and road conditions 75 miles west of Rochester can be much different than the conditions 75 miles north, south, or east of Rochester. Other emergencies covered by this procedure would include such things as: fire, tornado, bomb threats, other serious problems related to mechanical or electrical systems, or any other extremely hazardous situation in or around the campus SPECIAL NOTE: While a complete campus closure may occur at UCR, because of the shared facility space agreement with the City of Rochester, the UCR Regional Sports Center may remain open for scheduled community events. -- Faculty Absences -Faculty dismissing individual classes for personal or medical leaves will be posted at: www.rctc.edu/hr/faculty-absences.
ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
RCTC seeks to create a campus environment that promotes healthy, responsible living; affirms civility; supports the well-being of each of its members and is respectful of state and federal laws and institutional regulations governing behavior. Respect for campus and community standards and regulations are expected. Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use will minimize an individual’s abilities to develop their academic or social relationships and is contrary to the educational process and goals of higher education. (Refer to the complete policy on page 62.)
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Knowing Policies and Procedures It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with College policies and procedures. The following section is a condensed version of the RCTC Policies. For a more complete description of the policies, please refer to the RCTC Web Page at: www.rctc.edu/policies/ or contact one of the Administrative Offices. The information in this handbook was prepared as of August 2014, and is subject to change. Some RCTC policies will be revisited upon final approval of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Policies by the MnSCU Board.
ACCESSING PUBLIC INFORMATION
The following information is designed to assist you in obtaining public information from Rochester Community and Technical College. It answers such questions as who to contact for access to different kinds of public information, and how to make a request. Our goal is to respond to requests for public information in a timely and efficient manner. Public Information Online Much public information about the MnSCU System and its colleges and universities is available on the internet at: www.mnscu.edu. Information about RCTC is available at: www.rctc.edu. Guidelines for Requesting and Accessing: yy Any member of the public is allowed to view public information without charge. yy Viewing of public information will be at reasonable times and places. yy Viewing does not include receiving copies of information unless providing a copy is the only way for us to provide viewing. yy Viewing includes remote access and the ability of the public to download the data on the public’s own computer, but in some cases, we may charge for such access. yy We will provide access to public data as soon as we reasonably can, but we may not be able to provide the information you want immediately because we need time to locate or copy the information. yy We do not have to provide data that we do not keep. yy Upon request, we will provide copies of public data. We may charge for those copies. yy You are not required to identify yourself unless we need the information for some purpose such as sending the data, or clarifying your request; you don’t have to tell us why you want the information. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Upon request, we will explain the content and meaning of the data. If we store the public data you want on a computer, you may ask that we provide a copy to you in electronic form, and we will do so if we reasonably can. We do not have to provide the data in a format or program that is different from how we store it, but if we agree to do so, we will charge you for the cost of providing the copy. If we decide that the data you request is not public, we will notify you orally or in writing as soon as we reasonably can, and will tell you which law applies. If you ask, we will provide our decision in writing.
How to Make Routine Requests for Public Information A. Tell us what you want Requests MUST be made in writing that state you are “making a request under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.” Make your request as specific as possible; describing the information you want as clearly as you can. We may need some time to locate the information you are requesting; clearly stating your request will help us to respond more efficiently. B. Send your request to the appropriate contact
For STUDENT AFFAIRS [ACADEMIC] RECORDS contact: Nancy Shumaker, Registrar Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: (507) 285-7461 Fax: (507) 280-3529 E-mail: nancy.shumaker@rctc.edu
For PERSONNEL RECORDS contact: Renee Engelmeyer, Chief Human Resources Officer Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: (507) 285-7183 Fax: (507) 285-7514 Email: renee.engelmeyer@rctc.edu For INSTITUTIONAL RECORDS contact: Steve Schmall, Vice President of Finance and Facilities Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: (507) 285-7214 Fax: (507) 285-7108 Email: steve.schmall@rctc.edu IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESS TO PUBLIC DATA CONTACT THE DATA PRIVACY COMPLIANCE OFFICER: Nancy Shumaker, Registrar Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Phone: (507) 285-7461 Fax: (507) 280-3529 E-mail: nancy.shumaker@rctc.edu 2014-15 Student Handbook
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ADMISSIONS
RCTC is a comprehensive consolidated college offering occupational certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees; liberal arts/transfer associate degrees; and continuing education/customized training offerings. Students who can demonstrate ability to benefit from RCTC offerings will be admitted to the College. The basic requirement for admittance to RCTC is a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) certificate. A person who has neither a high school diploma nor a GED certificate may be admitted if that person demonstrates potential for collegiate success. The registrar, in consultation with other appropriate RCTC staff, will make the admittance determination. The decision is appealable via the RCTC appeal process. (See College Policy 3.8 - Student Grievance) Admission to RCTC does not guarantee admission to college-level courses or programs of study. Academic administrators and faculty will develop standards for admission into programs of study. Program admission decisions are appealable via the RCTC appeal process. Applicants are expected to document admission eligibility. Applicants unable to present traditional documentation of educational preparation shall be individually evaluated. International students shall be considered for admission if their scholarship preparation is judged to be equivalent to the admission requirements of the general population applicant. Lack of English skills should not be a barrier to admission or participation. In order to eliminate barriers we take appropriate measures to assess each student’s ability to participate and benefit through placement testing and counseling. Based on the assessment and counseling, students are then provided with campus services or a referral to community services to be better prepared for successful participation. However, international students who are not native speakers of English shall be required to demonstrate proficiency in English on a standardized test selected by RCTC. High school students who can demonstrate readiness for the collegiate experience, as determined by the college, may be admitted. Students on academic suspension from another MnSCU college or university shall not be admitted during the term of their suspension unless they can demonstrate potential for success in a particular program of study to which they apply. All students will use the standard RCTC application form.
ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG POLICY
Rochester Community and Technical College seeks to create a campus environment that promotes healthy, responsible living; affirms civility; supports the well-being of each of its members and is respectful of state and federal laws and institutional regulations governing behavior. Respect for campus and community standards and regulations are expected. Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use will minimize an individual’s abilities to develop his or her academic or social relationships and is contrary to the educational process and goals of higher education. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Rochester Community and Technical College recognizes that students, faculty, and staff are responsible for their own conduct, and for the consequences of their behavior as well. The purpose of this policy statement and subsequent information is to provide the campus community with the information needed to make responsible, healthy choices. Part 1. Policy: The unlawful use, possession, distribution, manufacture or sale of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is prohibited on the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College. This campus prohibition includes athletic facilities or athletic events, and applies to any person on campus grounds, whether he or she is a member of the College community or not. Individuals should note that even though they may be of legal age to consume or possess alcohol, RCTC policies prohibit the use or possession of alcohol on the campus. (“Exceptions” to this policy are listed under MnSCU Policy 5.18, Part 2, D. and Part 3.) Part 2. Definitions. Alcohol and other Drug Abuse is defined as the use of alcohol or any mood-altering controlled substances, when resulting behavior or appearance adversely affects work or academic performance. Adversely Affects Work or Academic Performance and Under the Influence shall be determined to be present if the student or employee is perceptibly impaired; has impaired alertness, coordination, reactions, responses or effort; if the student or employee’s conditions threatens the safety of him/herself or others; or if the student or employee’s condition or behavior presents the appearance of unprofessional or irresponsible conduct detrimental to the public’s perception of the College as an employer as determined by the supervisor or manager or other observing the employee Controlled Substances means those substances whose possession and distribution is controlled by regulations or statute, including, but not limited to narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis and prescription medications Mood Altering and Alter means changed behavior which may limit a student or employee’s ability to safely and efficiently perform his/her job duties, or poses a threat to the safety of the student, employee or others. Part 3. Scope of Coverage: This policy is applicable to any person on campus grounds, whether he or she is a member of the College community or not. RCTC is responsible for monitoring this policy, and determining when an infraction has occurred. RCTC is further responsible to determine the appropriate sanctions and impose those sanctions against all offenders in a fair and consistent manner. Questions regarding this policy can be directed to either the Chief Human Resources Officer, a Student Conduct Officer, or a Security Officer. Part 4. Prohibited Activities: According to the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) and Minnesota Statutes 152 (prohibited Drugs), 340A (Liquor Act) and 624.701 (Liquor in certain buildings and 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures grounds), RCTC has implemented a program to prevent the use of alcohol and unlawful use of controlled substances on campus or at college-related activities by students and employees. Students, by their association with RCTC, will abide by college conduct policies. However, this code of student conduct does not replace nor does it reduce any requirements of civil or criminal law imposed upon citizens as members of the larger community. Therefore, students who violate civil or criminal law may be subject to both legal and college sanctions for the same conduct when the conduct occurs off campus, but is related to the college community. While it is not possible to define each instance of misconduct, the following examples are intended to convey offenses: yyNo student or employee shall unlawfully manufacture, sell, give away, barter, deliver, exchange or distribute or possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give away, barter, deliver, exchange, or distribute a controlled substance or associated paraphernalia as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 152 while on campus or involved in a college activity, service, project program or work situation off campus. Also, no employee shall participate in these activities during rest breaks or during overtime work. yyNo student or employee shall report to campus while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance except as prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. yyWhen an employee or student employee is taking medically authorized controlled substances which may alter job performance, he/she has a duty to notify the appropriate supervisor of that information. yyNo student or employee shall transport or use any controlled substances in a state or rental vehicle while traveling to a college sponsored or approved activity (meetings, competitions, entertainment, etc.) except as allowed by law. yyNo student or employee shall introduce upon or have possession upon any college campus, or while involved in a college activity, service project, program or work situation, any alcoholic beverage as defined in Minnesota Statute 340. yyEmployees, including student employees, conducting the College’s business after the intake of alcohol or other controlled substances shall be subject to sanctions if the resulting behavior negatively affects his/her performance or interaction with others. yyThe appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified when there is reasonable suspicion to believe that an individual may have illegal controlled substances in his/ her possession on College premises. Where appropriate, the College shall also notify licensing boards. yyThe purchase of alcoholic beverages using state or university dollars is prohibited (Foundation funds are neither State nor University funds and are exempt from this prohibition). yyEmployees are discouraged from drinking alcoholic beverages during meal breaks when returning immediately thereafter to perform work on behalf of the state. Any employee whose condition or behavior – following alcohol consumption – adversely affects their work performance shall be subject to possible discipline.
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 5. Legal Sanctions: Applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the unlawful use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances are set forth in the referenced laws. Complete information on criminal penalties in Minnesota for the use, possession and sales of controlled substances may be found at http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/ revisor/pages/statute/statute_chapter_toc.php?chapter=152 Minnesota has a wide range of statutes that regulate the possession, purchase, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Sanction information may be found at http://ros.leg.mn/data/ revisor/statutes_index/current/A/AL/alcoholic_beverages.html Sanctions related to driving while under the influence (DWI) may be found at https:// www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169A.20 These sanctions can include probation, fines, driver’s license suspension, and/or incarceration. Future revisions, amendments, or additions to these or other applicable codes are incorporated into this policy by this reference. Part 6. Health Risks: Students and staff are notified of the health risks associated with the use of alcohol and controlled substances. Additional information can easily be obtained by contacting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. NIH is a component of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Alcohol consumption causes a number of changes in behavior and physiology. Even low doses significantly impair judgment, coordination, and abstract mental functioning. Statistics show that alcohol use is involved in a majority of violent behaviors on college campuses, including acquaintance rape, vandalism, fights, and incidents of drinking and driving. Continued abuse may lead to dependency, which often causes permanent damage to vital organs and deterioration of a healthy lifestyle. yyCannabis (Marijuana, Hashish). The use of marijuana may impair or reduce shortterm memory and comprehension, alter sense of time, and reduce coordination and energy level. Users often have a lowered immune system and an increased risk of lung cancer. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is stored in the fatty tissues of the brain and reproductive system for a minimum of 28 to 30 days. yyHallucinogens. Lysergic acid (LSD), mescaline, and psilocybin cause illusions and hallucinations. The user may experience panic, confusion, suspicion, anxiety, and loss of control. Delayed effects, or flashbacks, can occur even when use has ceased. Phencyclidine (PCP) affects the section of the brain that controls the intellect and keeps instincts in check. Because the drug blocks pain receptors, violent PCP episodes may result in self-inflicted injuries. yyCocaine/Crack. Cocaine users often have a stuffy, runny nose and may have a perforated nasal septum. The immediate effects of cocaine use include dilated pupils and elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature, followed by depression. Crack, or freebase rock cocaine, is extremely addictive and 2014-15 Student Handbook
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RCTC Drug and Alcohol Resources: FOR EMPLOYEES
State Employee Assistance Program, Rochester office: 651-259-3840 or 1-800-657-3719 www.mmb.state.mn.us/eap
National Self Help Resource
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), US Department of Health www.drugabuse.gov
Local Self Help Ressources:
Alcoholics Anonymous (Rochester) 507-281-1747 www.aadistrict1.org Al-Anon 507-281-4729 www.rochrecovery.org/AlAnon.html MN Narcotics Anonymous 877-767-7676 www.naminnesota.org
Services and Programs:
Olmsted County Adult Chemical Dependency, Adult and Family Services Division: 507-328-6400
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Part 10. Certification: This policy will be distributed to all new RCTC students and employees and annually to all current students and employees. This policy will be reviewed biannually to assess its effectiveness, implement changes, and insure the disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS
Part 1. Purpose: University Center Rochester (which includes Rochester Community and Technical College, University of Minnesota Rochester, and Winona State UniversityRochester Center) is committed to providing its employees, students, and visitors with a healthy environment in which to work and study. Recognizing animals may cause a nuisance, have the potential to be a safety hazard, can be unpredictable, have uncontrollable behavior and may contribute to accidents in the workplace, with the exception of those animals that are specifically exempted by this policy, animals are not allowed on campus. Please see the policy at: http://www.rctc.edu/policies/facility/ Animals_On_Campus.html for specific information about aminals on campus.
CHILDREN ON CAMPUS
Part 1. Purpose: University Center Rochester (which includes Rochester Community and Technical College, University of Minnesota Rochester, and Winona State UniversityRochester Center) is a diverse environment of classrooms, offices, laboratories, recreation and other common areas. Visitors to campus are welcome and encouraged. However, appropriate precautions and limitations on visitations are necessary to protect health and safety and to maintain productivity and regulatory compliance. Please see the policy at: www.rctc.edu/policies/facility/Children_On_Campus.html for specific information about children on campus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION
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REPORT PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR Any individual who believes she or he has been, or is being, subjected to conduct prohibited by MNSCU Board Policy 1B.1 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education is encouraged to report the incident. To report allegations of discrimination, harassment or violence, contact the College’s designated Discrimination/Harassment Officer: Renee Engelmeyer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Room CF116, (507) 285-7183, renee.engelmeyer@rctc.edu. The designated coordinator for student services consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is Travis Kromminga, Room SS172, (507) 280-2968.
Rochester Community and Technical College believes that harassment of an individual or group on the basis of 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 This policy is directed at conduct which constitutes discrimination under state and federal law and is not directed at the content of speech. In cases in which verbal statements and other forms of expression are involved, Rochester Community and Technical College will give due consideration to an individual’s constitutionally-protected right to free speech and academic freedom. When these issues arise, it shall be the policy of Rochester Community and Technical College to consult with MnSCU personnel and/or legal counsel. Detailed definitions, policies and procedures from MNSCU Board Policy 1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity, and Procedure 1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination, Harassment /Investigation and Resolution can be reviewed online at: Policy: http://www.mnscu.edu/board/policy/1b01.html; Procedure: http://www.mnscu.edu/board/procedure/1b01p1.html.
FEES
Part 1. Definitions: Rochester Community and Technical College will implement a general and course fee schedule which will be reviewed annually by the college. The Rochester Community and Technical College Center for Business and Workforce Education will build any fees into the pricing structure of credit and non-credit course work and will implement a fee policy as outlined below. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Subpart A. Rochester Community and Technical College shall assess a one-time $20 application fee to all credit-seeking applicants. The fee is payable at the time of application. The application fee will be non-refundable except when the college denies enrollment due to college-determined program/course size limitations or program closure. Rochester Community and Technical College shall not assess the application fee to those students only attending non-credit workshops, seminars, non-credit continuing education classes, or hourly customized training courses. Please refer to the “Application Fee� section on page 38. Subpart B. Fees for credit bearing Continuing Education/Customized Training classes will be assessed the same student, technology, and other general fees as those classes initialized and matriculated through the academic unit of the campus. Exception can be made in cases where the course is delivered on-site at a contracting agency and/or when the students served do not participate in or have allowable access to campus resources (e.g. students from the Federal Medical Center). Textbooks or student instructional guides are billable items and not included in the registration fee for any class. Subpart C. Any student or campus fees for non-credit classes (technology, parking, or other) will be included in the price of registration. Exceptions to this policy may be textbooks and/or other significant course materials utilized in the course delivery process. Subpart D. Fees for parking, technology support, audio-visual support, duplicating, desktop publishing and/or staff support costs which are directly associated with Rochester Community and Technical College sponsored or co-sponsored events are accumulated by the supporting division and payable to that division in the form of an internal transfer. Frequency of fund transfers are made annually unless otherwise agreed upon by division directors. Part 2. Payment of Tuition and Fees: After completing registration in the Admissions and Records Office or on line, all students should make arrangements for payment of tuition and fees. Payments are due 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic term or at the time of registration if registration is within 30 days of the academic term. See web portal for payment options or approved deferment options. Part 3. Late Payment Fee: Tuition and fees paid after the deadline will be assessed a late fee of $30. Part 4. Payment Plan Fee: In lieu of interest, a $50 payment plan fee may be assessed to students who elect to pay tuition after the tuition due date or over the course of a semester.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION FOR NON-PAYMENT Students who have current financial aid applications on file will NOT be cancelled from registered classes for non-payment and will be assessed tuition and fees associated with all registered coursework. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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GRADE APPEAL
A Rochester Community and Technical College student has the right to seek a remedy for a dispute or disagreement on a final class grade. Part 1. Definitions: Students have the right of appeal if and when they believe that a final class grade was assigned for one of the following reasons: Arbitrariness: the final class grade awarded represents such a substantial departure from accepted academic norms as to demonstrate that the instructor did not perhaps exercise proper professional judgment. Prejudice: the final class grade awarded was motivated by ill will directed at an individual student. Error: the final class grade awarded reflected some mistake in fact (calculation error, omission, etc.), or the instructor failed to give the student in the course adequate notice of grading policies and procedures. No other reasons are an acceptable basis for a final class grade appeal. Part 2. Procedure: Academic Affairs shall establish and maintain procedures to receive grade concerns on an informal and a formal basis, with appropriate opportunities for students to appeal concerns to higher authorities. The Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer will be responsible for decision; however, his/her recommendation to change a grade will be forwarded to the Academic Standards Committee for confirmation or reconsideration. Part 3. Limitations: Students may use the Grade Appeal policy and procedures only for final course grades. Concerns and complaints about individual tests, quizzes, papers, and project grades cannot be appealed; however, efforts to resolve these concerns and complaints may become part of the evidence used in a Formal Grade Appeal. Students who have a grade complaint that jeopardizes their standing in a program should use the current RCTC Student Grievance policy/procedures on page 107.
MILITARY CREDIT
Part 1. Terminology: yy Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) yy Serviceman’s Opportunity (SOC) yy Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcript (SMART) yy American Council on Education (ACE) yy Competency Based Education (CBE) Part 2. Acceptance: Rochester Community and Technical College may award up to sixteen (16) semester credits to be designated military electives at the discretion of the faculty SOC liaison based on the service person’s AARTS or SMART transcript (ACE military experience/schooling). 2014-15 Student Handbook
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OFFICIAL STUDENT COMMUNICATION
RCTC assigned student e-mail accounts shall be the College’s official means of communication with all students. The college also retains the right to send official correspondence via traditional methods. Part 1. Implementation: All students enrolled in credit bearing coursework will be assigned an official RCTC e-mail account. Official college communication shall be sent to this student e-mail account, including, but not limited to, notification of collegerelated activities (plays, concerts, student activities, sporting events, etc.) and actions (notification of probation, suspension, disciplinary action, etc.). Part 2. Student Obligations: Implementation of this student e-mail policy places certain obligations on each student. yyStudents understand they have been given a college e-mail account by virtue of attending RCTC. yyStudents shall adhere to proper and appropriate use of e-mail in accordance with RCTC Student Conduct Policy 3.6. yyStudents shall responsibly manage their e-mail account on a frequent and consistent basis (i.e. archiving attachments, deleting old messages, etc.). yyStudents understand that the College will have to supplement electronic communication with traditional mail. Part 3. College Obligations: Implementation of this student e-mail policy places certain obligations on the College and employees. yyThe College will never lease or sell a student e-mail address to any advertisers and will take a pro-active approach to blocking unsolicited-bulk e-mail messages that could clutter a student’s e-mail account. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Part 4. Forwarding of e-mail: The college will not automatically send or forward e-mail message to non-college accounts. Having e-mail lost because of forwarding does not absolve a student from the responsibilities associated with communication sent to his or her official college e-mail address. The College is not responsible for handling of e-mail by outside vendors or unofficial services. Part 5. Course-related use of e-mail: Faculty may use a student’s official college e-mail as a valid mechanism for communicating with a student, and faculty may use e-mail for communicating with students registered in their classes. Part 6. Procedure: Persons wishing to send an e-mail broadcast message to student e-mail accounts shall submit their request to the Chief Student Affairs Officer, or his/her designee. To ensure that the message goes out in a timely manner it is essential that the person requesting to send a broadcast forward their request at least ten days in advance. Part 7. Privacy of e-mail: RCTC uses various methods to protect the security of its computer and network resources and of its users’ accounts. Users should be aware that any electronic communications and data utilizing college-owned computer and network resources may be disclosed under the College, state, and federal laws and regulations or for appropriate college business needs.
OFFICIAL STUDENT COMMUNICATION (RCTC Procedure 2.15.1)
Part 6. Procedures The Chief Student Affairs Office is the keyholder of the official student email addresses. All items for student wide distribution must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant of Student Affairs according to the guidelines listed. The Chief Student Affairs Office has the right to deny requests based on these guidelines. Part 7. Guidelines: The following guidelines must be followed when submitting requests for broadcast distribution to students. The intent of these procedures is not to restrict groups from contacting the students, but rather have them use methods of transmissions which do not strain the system and respect the desires of those who do not want unsolicited e-mail. yyItems must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant of Student Affairs yyItems must be submitted in electronic form yyThe use of attachments is discouraged yyThe use of web links will be strongly encouraged yyRequests must be received at least ten working days prior to the intended e-mail distribution date
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 8. Management of Student Accounts: The Information Technology Department is responsible for the establishing of student email accounts. Accounts will be provided with 5 mb of storage space per student. Accounts will be active as long as a student is enrolled at RCTC. When students are within 10% of their mailbox quota, they will receive a system message notifying them that their mailbox is almost full. This advises them to delete some messages and warns that once their mailbox is full, all inbound messages will be returned to the sender with the following message (The user to whom this message was addressed has exceeded the allowed mailbox quota. Please resend the message at a later time.) There is a size limit of 2mb per message. To obtain your student e-mail address, go to: http://www.rctc.edu/directory/ and search by last name or any of the other options. Part 9. Examples of Appropriate Student Wide Distribution yyCommunicating Student Life Activities and information yyNotification concerning students’ change of course schedules (drop/adds), general petitions, withdrawals, and residency yyNotification of cancellation of registration yyStudent aid processing issues and deadlines yyAcademic Departmental information such as class changes, registration issues, new courses, job-opening listings and events yyNew student information about academic support services and academic policies yyPayment deadlines and other business office/cashier information yySurveys that are sanctioned for UCR/RCTC purposes Part 10. Examples of Inappropriate Student Wide Distribution yyInformation unrelated to UCR/RCTC business yySolicitation yyPromoting political viewpoints yyPersonal information yySurveys that do not serve sanctioned UCR/RCTC purposes yyMessages containing confidential information such as course grades, financial aid award amounts, or tuition/fee payment amounts yyEmails that violate the Official Student Communication Policy. Part 11. Monitoring of Communications: Rochester Community and Technical College officials will not monitor electronic mail as a routine matter, but it may do so to the extent permitted by law as the College deems necessary for purposes of maintaining the integrity and effective operation of the College’s electronic mail systems.
REFUNDS
See page 115 for the full policy on Tuition and Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals and Waivers (RCTC Policy 5.12). Please refer to the RCTC website for the most current updates to the Tuition/Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals/Waivers policy on our website at: www.rctc.edu/policies/administration/duedates_refunds_withdrawals_ waivers.html.
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR TUITION
Due to recent legislative changes in out-state and in-state tuition, the State Residency Requirements Policy is currently under review. Please see http://www.rctc.edu/policies/ student/State_Residency_Requirements.html for updates on this policy.
RETURN TO TITLE IV REFUND
Part 1. Introduction: Rochester Community and Technical College is not required to, and does not, record student attendance. Federal regulations mandate that the college have a procedure in place to ensure that students have attended, at a minimum, one class session in each course in which that student has registered, if that course was used to determine enrollment status for Federal Pell Grant. (34 CFR 668.21) Part 2. Procedure: After the add/drop period for each course has ended, faculty members will be asked to review their class rosters and identify student who have never attended the class. In most cases, this reporting will occur on the sixth class day of the semester. Reminder notifications will be sent to faculty throughout the term to request notification of non-attendees for late-start courses as well as students who may have stopped attending, but have not withdrawn. Classes the student has not attended are flagged as ineligible for financial aid in the ISRS system and are not included in the award calculation for disbursement of funds. If a faculty member does not report a student as a non-attendee, it is inferred that the student has attended at least one class session. If a student officially withdraws from all courses (total withdrawal), a Return to Title IV refund calculation is required. The calculation is completed and the student is notified of any financial liability. RCTC will immediately return amounts owed to Financial Aid programs and the student is billed for these amounts. Students who have unofficially withdrawn are identified at the end of each term with the faculty assigning a last date of attendance and a grade of FW or FN. The student’s last date of attendance for purposes of the Return to Title IV calculation will be defined as the last date of withdrawal (if applicable) or the last date of attendance as reported by faculty, whichever is later. The calculation is completed using this last date of attendance and a letter is sent to notify the student of their financial liability. If the student’s instructors provide documentation of attendance beyond the 60% point, no repayment to Financial Aid programs is required, as aid is 100% earned per federal regulation.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (ACADEMIC SUSPENSIONS) Because Minnesota community and technical colleges are publicly supported institutions, each college has an obligation to implement regulations that provide accountability for taxpayers’ investment in education and that monitor acceptable academic progress of students. All students must meet minimum standards for satisfactory academic progress
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Academic Warning Action Steps Students who have been placed on academic warning are encouraged to take action through the following steps. 1. See their academic advisor or counselor to review registration. 2. Create an academic plan with their academic advisor or counselor to try and avoid suspension After being placed on academic warning, the student’s next term will determine if they move into suspension or return into good standing.
The Process of Appealing an Academic Suspension Students who have extenuating circumstances are eligible to submit an appeal for consideration to the Appeals Committee. Qualifying extenuating circumstances and examples of required supportive documentation can be found on the appeal form. This Appeal Form with detailed instructions can be downloaded at: https://secure.rctc.edu/ apps/admissions/eforms/form_list.html
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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSIONS) Federal and state law requires that a recipient of state or federal financial aid make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) towards a degree or certificate. The standards used must be based on cumulative measures and include all periods of the student’s enrollment, regardless of whether or not the student received financial aid. Students who do not receive financial aid must also meet SAP requirements. Therefore, in compliance with federal and state laws, Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) has established the following standards of academic progress which will apply when determining a student’s eligibility for Financial Aid. SAP is measured by GPA, Completion Rate, and Maximum Timeframe as defined below. RCTC has designated the Financial Aid Office as the department responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of this policy.
Students bear primary responsibility for their own academic progress and for seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. Students are encouraged to keep a file of their grades and transcripts. REQUIREMENTS I. Qualitative Measures Students are required to carry a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to be considered for and/or maintain eligibility for Financial Aid funding. Refer to Section VIII for more information regarding the treatment of specific courses and grades when determining the student’s GPA for purposes of Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. II. Quantitative Measures A. Required completion percentage. Students must successfully earn 67% of cumulative registered credits. Refer to Section VIII for more information regarding what courses will be included when determining the student’s completion rate percentage. B. Maximum Timeframe. Students may continue to receive financial aid through the number of credits required for completion of their degree/diploma/ certificate multiplied by 150%, provided they meet required cumulative GPA and completion rate standards. Refer to Section VIII for more information regarding which courses will be included when determining if the student has exceeded the Maximum Timeframe requirement. III. Evaluation Period All students will be evaluated at the end of each term of his/her attendance. Summer Sessions I, XL & II will be combined and progress evaluated as one term. Students enrolled in a program which can be completed within one term shall be reviewed 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures at mid-term. Faculty are responsible to submit grades according to published deadlines. Deadlines will be set in such a way so as to allow the Financial Aid Office sufficient time to evaluate and notify students on or before the 10th day of the subsequent term. IV. Failure to Meet Standards A. Financial Aid Warning 1. Warning Status. If, at the end of the evaluation period, a student has not met either the cumulative GPA standard or the required cumulative completion percentage standard, then RCTC shall allow the student to retain his/her financial aid eligibility under a warning status for one evaluation period. 2. Reinstatement of students on Warning status. If, at the end of the warning period, a student has met both the cumulative GPA and cumulative completion percentage standards, then RCTC shall end the student’s warning status.
B. Financial Aid Suspension of students on warning status. At the end of the warning period, RCTC will suspend any student who has not met BOTH the cumulative GPA and cumulative completion percentage requirements. This suspension will be effective immediately upon completion of the evaluation. C. Financial Aid Suspension for other reasons. 1. Suspension for maximum timeframe failure. At the end of the evaluation period, if a student has failed to meet RCTC’s standard for measurement of maximum timeframe, the student shall be suspended from financial aid eligibility immediately upon completion of the evaluation. There shall be no warning period for students who exceed maximum timeframe requirements. 2. Suspension for extraordinary circumstances. RCTC may immediately suspend students from financial aid eligibility in the event of extraordinary circumstances including, but not limited to, previously suspended (and reinstated) students whose academic performance falls below acceptable standards during a subsequent term of enrollment; students who register for courses, receive financial aid and do not attend any classes; and students whose attendance patterns appear to abuse the receipt of financial aid. 3. Suspension for inability to meet program requirements within the maximum timeframe. At the end of any evaluation period, a student may be immediately suspended from financial aid eligibility if RCTC determines that it is not possible for the student to raise his/her GPA or course completion percentage to meet the minimum standards before the student reaches the end of his/her program.
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RCTC determines the student should be able to meet SAP standards at the end of the next evaluation period. OR 2. RCTC develops an academic plan with the student that, if followed, shall ensure that the student will be able to meet SAP standards by a specific point in time. If the academic plan includes term standards of GPA and percent of completion, they shall be higher than RCTC’s normal standards so as to allow the student to improve his/her GPA and/or percent of completion. The initial consideration of appeals shall be undertaken by the Appeals Committee who will review the information submitted and make a determination. If the student is dissatisfied with this decision, the student may appeal to the Appeals Committee once again. Results of all appeals shall be communicated to students. Notification of approved appeals shall include the standards the student is expected to meet or the academic plan that the student is expected to complete in order to retain financial aid eligibility at the end of the next evaluation period. B. Probationary Status. A student who has successfully appealed shall be placed on Financial Aid probation for one evaluation period. At the end of this evaluation period, if a student on financial aid probation status 1. Has met RCTC’s cumulative GPA and cumulative completion percentage standards, then student shall be returned to good standing. 2. Has not met RCTC’s cumulative GPA and completion percentage standards, but has met the conditions specified in his/her academic plan, then student shall retain his/her financial aid eligibility under a probationary status for a subsequent evaluation period. 3. Has not met RCTC’s cumulative GPA and completion percentage standards, AND has also not met the conditions specified in his/her academic plan, then student shall be re-suspended immediately upon completion of the evaluation. VI. Notification of Status and Appeal Results A. Status. RCTC will notify a student any time the student is placed in a warning, 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures suspension or probation status. For each action, the following information will also be provided to the student: 1. Warning Notification: The student will be informed of the conditions of their warning status. 2. Suspension Notification: The student will be notified of their right to appeal. 3. Probation Notification: The student will be informed of the expected standards that must be met or the academic plan that he/she is expected to complete in order to retain financial aid eligibility at the end of the next evaluation period. B. Appeals. RCTC will notify a student of the result of all appeals. If approved, the appeal notification shall include a list of standards the student is expected to meet or the academic plan the student is expected to complete in order to retain financial aid eligibility at the end of the next evaluation period. If an appeal is denied, the notification shall describe the reason(s) for the denial and the process for appealing the denial to the Appeals Committee. VII. Reinstatement Students may be reinstated when they are meeting RCTC’s financial aid satisfactory academic progress qualitative and quantitative standards. In the case of unusual or extenuating circumstances, a student may also be reinstated after having successfully appealed. Neither paying for their own classes nor sitting out for a period of time is sufficient in and of itself to re-establish a student’s financial aid eligibility. Students whose financial aid eligibility has been suspended may regain their eligibility only through RCTC’s appeal process or when they are again meeting RCTC’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress cumulative GPA and cumulative completion percentage standards. VIII. Treatment of Grades and Credits A. Treatment of Grades. Credit: The unit by which academic work is measured. Registered Credits: The total number of credits for which a student is officially enrolled at the end of the drop/add period each term. Registered credits include repeat coursework, developmental coursework and consortium credits. Registered credits do not include transfer credits or audits. Completed vs. Non-completed Credits: (Used to calculate percent of completion) Completed credits include those with only the grades of A, B, C, D, S and P. Non-completed credits include those with grades of F, FN, FW, I, IP, N, NC, W or Z. Non-completed credits will be treated in the calculation as attempted, but not completed. Grade Points: Calculated using courses for which a student receives a letter grade of A, B, C, D or F, FN, FW. Grade points are not calculated for grades of I, IP, NC, P, S, W or Z. (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F, FN or FW=0.) Grade
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Knowing Policies and Procedures point total is the sum of grade points earned as determined by multiplying the grade point value of the grade by the number of course credits. See academic transcript for explanation of historical grading annotations not addressed in this policy. Grade Point Average (GPA): The quotient of the student’s grade point total divided by the grade point credits. Each grade report shows the student’s GPA for the term and cumulative GPA since admission. “P” does not carry a grade point value, and as such, is not calculated in the GPA. A “P” will not improve the student’s GPA. However, “P” credits count toward total registered credits. Incompletes: An “I” is assigned only in exceptional circumstances, and is a temporary grade. An “I” grade will automatically become an “F” (if course is offered Pass/No Credit, the “I” will automatically become an N/C) at the end of the next term if requirements to complete coursework have not been satisfactorily met. Non-Reported Grades: If an instructor does not report a letter grade, a “Z” is assigned to the course. “Z” does not carry a grade point value, and as such, is not calculated in the GPA. However, “Z” credits count toward total registered credits. B. Academic Amnesty (Fresh Start). When reviewing a student’s Financial Aid standing under this policy, all credits for which the student has been granted academic amnesty (“fresh start”) shall be included in the qualitative (GPA) and quantitative (Completion Rate/ Maximum Timeframe) measurements. C. Audited Courses. Audited courses are not funded with Financial Aid and are not included in any Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress measurement(s). D. Consortium Credits. Credits for which Financial Aid is received under a consortium agreement will be recorded on the student’s record. These consortium credits will be included when determining the student’s cumulative GPA, completion percentage and maximum time frame calculations. E. Remedial Credits. Remedial/Developmental coursework (courses numbered below 1000) will be included when determining the student’s cumulative GPA and completion percentage. Up to 30 remedial/developmental credits shall be excluded when calculating the student’s maximum timeframe. F.
Repeated Courses. Students are allowed to repeat courses for the purpose of passing or improving their grade. A student shall not be permitted to receive financial aid for more than one repetition of a previously passed course. All repeated courses are initially included in the GPA and completion rate calculations. All credits are included when determining if the student has exceeded the maximum timeframe criteria. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Definitions: Academic Plan Academic Action Plan
A student who successfully appeals for reinstatement of financial aid eligibility may be required to complete, during a probationary period, specific requirements contained in an academic plan developed for the student by his/her RCTC Advisor or Counselor.
Evaluation Period
RCTC shall measure Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of each academic term or at the mid-point of programs less than one year in length.
Financial Aid Suspension of students on warning status
A student on financial aid suspension status is not eligible to receive financial aid (including grants, loans and work study). Students whose financial aid eligibility has been suspended may regain eligibility only through RCTC’s appeal process or when they are again meeting the financial aid satisfactory academic progress cumulative grade point average and cumulative completion percentage standards.
Maximum timeframe
The maximum number of cumulative attempted credits within which a student must complete his/her academic program.
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A status under which a student who has successfully appealed a suspension shall regain his/her financial aid eligibility for one evaluation period, after which he/she must either have met the cumulative GPA and cumulative completion percentage standards, or have successfully completed the requirements of an academic plan developed for that student by a member of RCTC’s Advising/ Counseling staff.
Qualitative measure
The Grade Point Average (GPA) a student must maintain in order to retain financial aid eligibility.
Quantitative measure
The “pace” at which a student must progress through his/her program in order to retain financial aid eligibility.
Required completion percentage
The percentage of cumulative attempted credits that a student must successfully complete in order to retain financial aid eligibility.
Warning status
A status under which a student shall continue to retain his/ her financial aid eligibility for one evaluation period despite a determination that he/she has not met either the cumulative GPA standard, the cumulative completion percentage standard, or both.
Financial Aid Warning Action Steps Students who have been placed on financial aid warning are encouraged to take action through the following steps: 1. See their academic advisor or counselor to review registration 2. Create an academic plan with their academic advisor or counselor to try and avoid suspension After being placed on financial aid warning, the student’s next term will determine if they move into suspension or return into good standing.
The Process of Appealing a Financial Aid Suspension Students who have extenuating circumstances are eligible to submit an appeal for consideration to the Appeals Committee. Qualifying extenuating circumstances and examples of required supportive documentation can be found on the appeal form. This Appeal Form with detailed instructions can be downloaded at: https://secure.rctc.edu/. Students who have been suspended from financial aid will ALSO BE REQUIRED TO: yy Take only courses within their declared program of study yy Will only be given one appeal per semester yy Work with their academic advisor or counselor yy Comply with appeal process requirements. Failure to do so may lead to permanent loss of financial aid. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Part 1. Purpose: Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual, and is prohibited at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). MnSCU and Rochester Community and Technical College are committed to to eliminating sexual violence in all forms and will take appropriate remedial action against any individual found responsible for acts in violation of this policy. Acts of sexual violence may also constitute violations of criminal or civil law, or other Board Policies that may require separate proceedings. To further its commitment against sexual violence, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities provides reporting options, an investigative and disciplinary process, and prevention training or other related services as appropriate. Subpart A. Application of policy to students, employees, and others. This policy applies to all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students and employees and to others, as appropriate, where incidents of sexual violence on system property have been reported. Reports of sexual violence committed by a student at a location other than on system property are covered by this policy pursuant to the factors listed in Board Policy 3.6, Part 2. Reports of sexual violence committed by a system employee at a location other than system property are covered by this policy. Reports of sexual violence committed on system property by individuals who are not students or employees are subject to appropriate actions by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, including, but not limited to, pursuing criminal or civil action against them. Allegations of discrimination or harassment are governed by Board Policy 1B.1. Subpart B. College and university policies. Each Minnesota State Colleges and Universities college and university shall adopt a clear, understandable written policy on sexual violence that applies to its campus community, including, but not limited to, its students and employees. The policy content and implementation shall be consistent with the standards in this Policy and Procedure 1B.3.1. Part 2. Definitions: The following definitions apply to this Policy and Procedure 1B.3.1. Subpart A. Sexual violence. Sexual violence includes a continuum of conduct that includes sexual assault, non-forcible sex acts, dating and relationship violence, stalking, as well as aiding acts of sexual violence. Subpart B. Sexual assault. “Sexual assault” means an actual, attempted, or threatened sexual act with another person without that a person’s consent. Sexual assault is often a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Minnesota law, as well as form the basis for discipline under Minnesota State Colleges and Universities student conduct codes and employee disciplinary standards. Sexual assault includes but is not limited to: • Involvement without consent in any sexual act in which there is force, expressed or implied, or use of duress or deception upon the victim. Forced sexual intercourse is included in this definition, as are the acts commonly referred to as “date rape” or “acquaintance rape.” This definition also includes the coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force sexual intercourse or a sexual act on another. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Involvement in any sexual act when the victim is unable to give consent. Intentional and unwelcome touching, or coercing, forcing, or attempting to coerce or force another to touch a person’s intimate parts (defined as primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttocks, or breast). Offensive sexual behavior that is directed at another such as indecent exposure or voyeurism.
Subpart C. Dating and relationship violence. Dating and relationship violence includes physical harm or abuse, and threats of physical harm or abuse, arising out of a personal intimate relationship. This violence also may be called domestic abuse or spousal/partner abuse and may be subject to criminal prosecution under Minnesota state law. Subpart D. Stalking. Stalking is conduct directed at a specific person that is unwanted, unwelcome, or unreciprocated and that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her or his safety or the safety of others or to suffer substantial emotional distress. Subpart E. Consent. Consent is informed, freely given and mutually understood. If coercion, intimidation, threats, and/or physical force are used, there is no consent. If the complainant is mentally or physically incapacitated or impaired so that the complainant cannot understand the fact, nature, or extent of the sexual situation, there is no consent; this includes conditions due to alcohol or drug consumption, or being asleep or unconscious. Silence does not necessarily constitute consent, and past consent of sexual activities does not imply ongoing future consent. Whether the respondent has taken advantage of a position of influence over the complainant may be a factor in determining consent. Subpart F. Non-forcible sex acts. Non-forcible acts include unlawful sexual acts where consent is not relevant, such as sexual contact with an individual under the statutory age of consent, as defined by Minnesota law, or between persons who are related to each other within degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law. Subpart G. System property. “System property” means the facilities and land owned, leased, or under the primary control of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, its Board of Trustees, system office, colleges and universities. Subpart H. Employee. “Employee” means any individual employed by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, its colleges and universities and system office, including student workers. Subpart I. Student. The term “student” includes all persons who: • Are enrolled in one or more courses, either credit or non-credit, through a college or university; • Withdraw, transfer or graduate, after an alleged violation of the student conduct code; • Are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the college or university; or • Have been notified of their acceptance for admission or have initiated the process of application for admission or financial aid; or 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures • Are not college or university employees and are not enrolled in the institution but live in a college or university residence hall. Procedure 1B.3.1 Sexual Violence Procedure Part 1. Procedure objective: This procedure is designed to further implement Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy 1B.3 prohibiting sexual violence. This procedure provides a process through which individuals alleging sexual violence may pursue a complaint. This procedure is intended to protect the rights and privacy of both the complainant and respondent and other involved individuals, as well as to prevent retaliation and reprisal. Part 2. Definitions. Subpart A. Policy definitions. The definitions in Policy 1B.3 also apply to this procedure. Subpart B. Campus security authority. Campus security authority includes the following categories of individuals at a college or university: • A college or university security department; • Other individuals who have campus security responsibilities in addition to a college or university security department; • Any individual or organization identified in a college or university security policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses; • An official of a college or university who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings; advisors to recognized student organizations, and athletic coaches. Professional counselors, whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling, and who are functioning within the scope of their license or certification are not included in this definition. Part 3. Reporting incidents of sexual violence. Subpart A. Prompt reporting encouraged. Complainants of sexual violence may report incidents at any time, but are strongly encouraged to make reports promptly in order to best preserve evidence for a potential legal or disciplinary proceeding. Complainants are strongly encouraged to report incidents of sexual violence to law enforcement for the location where the incident occurred. Complainants are also encouraged to contact the local victim/survivor services office, counseling and health care providers, campus Title IX coordinators or Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campus security authorities for appropriate action. Subpart B. Assistance in reporting. When informed of an alleged incident of sexual violence, all Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students and employees are 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures urged to encourage and assist complainants, as needed, to report the incident to local law enforcement, local victim/survivor services, campus Title IX coordinators or campus security authorities. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campus security authorities, when informed of an alleged incident of sexual violence, shall promptly assist the complainant, as requested, including providing guidance in filing complaints with outside agencies including law enforcement; obtaining appropriate assistance from victim/survivor services or medical treatment professionals; and filing a complaint with campus officials responsible for enforcing the student conduct code or employee conduct standards. When appropriate, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities may pursue legal action against a respondent, including, but not limited to, trespass or restraining orders, in addition to disciplinary action under the applicable student or employee conduct standard. A college or university may take actions it deems necessary or appropriate in response to all protection, restraining or no contact orders Part 4. Confidentiality of reporting. Subpart A. Confidential reports. Because of laws concerning government data contained in Minnesota Statutes §13, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, colleges and universities cannot guarantee confidentiality to those who report incidents of sexual violence except where those reports are privileged communications with licensed health care professionals. Some off-campus reports also may be legally privileged by law, such as reports to clergy, private legal counsel, or health care professionals. Subpart B. Reports to campus security authorities. Complainants of sexual violence may contact any campus security authority for appropriate assistance or to report incidents. Absolute confidentiality of reports made to campus security authorities cannot be promised. However, campus security authorities shall not disclose personally identifiable information about a complainant of sexual violence without the complainant’s consent except as may be required or permitted by law. There may be instances in which Minnesota State Colleges and Universities determines it needs to act regardless of whether the parties have reached a personal resolution or if the complainant requests that no action be taken. In such instances, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will investigate and take appropriate action, taking care to protect the identity of the complainant and any other reporter in accordance with this procedure. Subpart C. Required Reports. Any campus security authority or any college or university employee with supervisory or student-advising responsibility who has been informed of an alleged incident of sexual violence must follow college or university procedures for making a report for the annual crime statistics report. In addition, the campus security authority shall report to other school officials, as appropriate, such as the campus affirmative action office, the campus office responsible for administering the student conduct code, and/or the designated Title IX compliance coordinator, in order to initiate any applicable investigative or other resolution procedures. Campus security authorities may be obligated to report to law enforcement the fact that 2014-15 Student Handbook
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REPORT PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR Any individual who believes she or he has been, or is being, subjected to conduct prohibited by MNSCU Board Policy 1B.3 Sexual Violence Policy is encouraged to report the incident. To report allegations of sexual violence, contact the College’s designated Discrimination/Harassment Officer: Renee Engelmeyer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Room CF116, (507) 285-7183, renee.engelmeyer@rctc.edu.
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Notice of complainant rights. Complainants shall be notified of the following: yy Their right to file criminal charges with local law enforcement officials in sexual assault cases; yy Rights under the crime victims bill of rights, Minnesota Statutes §611A.01 - 611A.06, including the right to assistance from the Crime Victims Reparations Board and the commissioner of public safety; yy Availability of prompt assistance from campus officials, upon request, in notifying the appropriate campus investigating authorities and law enforcement officials, and, at the direction of law enforcement authorities, assistance in obtaining, securing and maintaining evidence in connection with a sexual violence incident; yy Assistance available from campus authorities in preserving for a sexual violence complainant materials relating to a campus disciplinary proceeding; yy That complaints of incidents of sexual violence made to campus security authorities shall be promptly and appropriately investigated and resolved; yy That, at a sexual assault complainant’s request, the college, university or system office may take action to prevent unwanted contact with the alleged assailant, including, but not limited to, transfer of the complainant and/or the respondent to alternative classes, or a work site or to alternative college-owned housing, if such alternatives are available and feasible. Part 6. Investigation and disciplinary procedures. Subpart A. Immediate action. A college or university may, at any time during the report/complaint process, reassign or place on administrative leave an employee alleged to have violated this policy, in accordance with the procedures in System Procedure 1B.1.1. Such action must be consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or personnel plan. A college or university may summarily suspend or take other temporary measures against a student alleged to have committed a violation of this policy, in accordance with System Procedure 1B.1.1 or Board Policy 3.6. Subpart B. General principles. Colleges, universities and the system office shall use system procedure 1B.1.1 Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigations and Resolution when investigating complaints of sexual violence. Procedures used in response to a complaint of sexual violence should avoid requiring complainants to follow any plan of action, to prevent the possibility of re-victimization. College and university investigation and disciplinary procedures concerning allegations of sexual violence against employees or students shall: yy Be respectful of the needs and rights of individuals involved; yy Proceed as promptly as possible; yy Permit a student complainant and a student respondent to have the same opportunity to have an appropriate support person or advisor present at any interview or hearing, in a manner consistent with the governing procedures and applicable data practices law; yy Employees shall have the right to representation consistent with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or personnel plan; 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures yy Be conducted in accordance with applicable due process standards and privacy laws; yy Simultaneously inform both the complainant and respondent of the outcome in a timely manner, as permitted by applicable privacy law. yy Be based on a preponderance of evidence standard, meaning that it is more likely than not that the policy or code has been violated. yy The past sexual history of the complainant and respondent shall be deemed irrelevant except as that history may directly relate to the incident being considered. yy A respondent’s use of any drug, including alcohol, judged to be related to an offense may be considered to be an exacerbating rather than mitigating circumstance. Subpart C. Relationship to parallel proceedings. In general, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities investigation and disciplinary procedures for allegations of sexual violence will proceed independent of any action taken in criminal or civil courts. A college or university need not, and in most cases should not, delay its proceedings while a parallel legal action is on-going. If a college or university is aware of a criminal proceeding involving the alleged incident, they may contact the prosecuting authority to coordinate when feasible. Criminal or civil court proceedings are not a substitute for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities procedures. Subpart D. False statements prohibited. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities takes allegations of sexual violence very seriously and recognizes the consequences such allegations may have on a respondent as well as the complainant. Any individual who knowingly provides false information regarding the filing of a complaint or report of sexual violence or during the investigation of such a complaint or report may be subject to discipline or under certain circumstances, legal action. Complaints of conduct that are found not to violate policy are not assumed to be false. Subpart E. Withdrawn complaint. If a complainant no longer desires to pursue a complaint through the college or university’s proceeding, the college or university reserves the right to investigate and resolve the complaint as it deems appropriate. Subpart F. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities discretion to pursue certain allegations. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities reserves discretion whether to pursue alleged violations of policy under appropriate circumstances, including, but not limited to, a determination that an effective investigation is not feasible because of the passage of time, or because the respondent is no longer a student or employee of the college or university. Subpart G. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities discretion to deal with policy violations disclosed in investigation. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities reserves the right to determine whether to pursue violations of policy by students or employees other than the respondent, including a complainant or witness, that come to light during the investigation of an incident of sexual violence. In order to encourage reporting of sexual violence, under appropriate circumstances college or university administrators may choose to deal with violations of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policy in a manner other than disciplinary action.
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Subpart H. Sanctions. Sanctions that may be imposed if a finding is made that sexual violence has occurred include, but are not limited to, suspension, expulsion of students or termination from employment. The appropriate sanction will be determined on a caseby-case basis taking into account the severity of the conduct, the student’s or employee’s previous disciplinary history, and other factors as appropriate. Subpart I. Retaliation prohibited. Actions by a student or employee intended as retaliation, reprisal or intimidation against an individual for making a complaint or participating in any way in a report or investigation under this policy are prohibited and are subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Part 7. Sexual violence prevention and education. Subpart A. Campus-wide training. Colleges, universities, and the system office must: yy Include in their sexual violence policy a description of educational programs that they offer to students and employees to promote the awareness of sexual violence offenses, including sexual violence prevention measures and procedures for responding to incidents. yy Provide training on awareness of sexual violence prevention measures and procedures for responding to incidents of sexual violence. At a minimum, all incoming students and all new employees must be provided this training yy Education shall emphasize the importance of preserving evidence for proof of a criminal offense, safe and positive options for bystander intervention, and information on risk reduction to recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and risk associated with the perpetration of sexual violence. Subpart B. Other training and education. Colleges and universities and affiliated student organizations are encouraged to develop educational programs, brochures, posters and other means of information to decrease the incidence of sexual violence and advise individuals of the legal and other options available if they are the complainants of an incident or they learn of such an incident. Subpart C. Training for individuals charged with decision making authority. Prior to serving as either an investigator or a decision maker for complaints under this procedure, administrators must complete investigator or decisionmaker training provided by the system office. Investigators/decisionmakers and anyone else involved in the adjudication process must receive annual training on the issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability. Part 8. Maintenance of report/complaint procedure documentation: Data that is collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated about incidents of sexual violence will be handled in accordance with the privacy requirements of the Minnesota Statutes §13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act), and other applicable laws. Information on reports of incidents of sexual violence that are made to Campus Security Authorities shall be documented in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act, codified at 20 United States Code 2014-15 Student Handbook
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SMOKING POLICY
See page 112 for the full policy on: Tobacco Use and Sale (RCTC Policy 5.18.2).
STATESIDE STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
RCTC shall affiliate with the Minnesota State College Student Association.
STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS (CAMPUS)
The RCTC Student Senate shall be the officially recognized student government of the College.
STUDENT CONDUCT
RCTC offers each student the freedom to learn and the freedom to enjoy college life in an orderly and lawful manner. In return, RCTC expects every student to assume the obligation and responsibilities that accompany those freedoms. By enrollment at RCTC, students assume the obligation and responsibility of conducting themselves in accordance with reasonable and lawful requirements. Violations of these responsibilities may result in sanctions that can include, but are not limited to, warning, probation, suspension, or expulsion from the College. Section 1: Student Conduct I. Code of Student Conduct: Each student at RCTC has the right to an education, and it is the responsibility of the college to provide an environment that promotes learning. Any action by a student that interferes with the education of any other student or interferes with the operations of the college in carrying out its responsibility to provide an education will be considered a violation of this code. Disciplinary action will be handled in an expeditious manner while providing due process. II. Proscribed Conduct A. Jurisdiction of the College College jurisdiction is asserted for violations of the Code of Student Conduct that occur on College premises. In addition, college jurisdiction shall extend to violations of the Code which are committed off campus when: 1. Hazing is involved; or
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the violation is committed while participating in a college-sanctioned or sponsored activity; or the victim of the violation is a member of the college community; or the violation constitutes a felony under state or federal law; or the violation adversely affects the educational, research, or service functions of the college.
B. Violations The provisions of this policy do not affect the rights of persons in authority to take any immediate and temporary actions necessary to retain the classroom or program atmosphere, and to uphold established policies, regulations, and laws. (See Summary Suspension, MnSCU Policy 3.6, Part 6; See also part III.C.7 of this policy.) Any student found to have engaged in the following behaviors is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in this policy. 1.
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Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following: a) Cheating or plagiarism (See Academic Honesty, Section 2 of this policy) b) Deliberately furnishing false information to any college official, faculty member or office. c) Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any college document, record or instrument of identification including copyright violations. d) Tampering with the election of any college-recognized student organization. Disruption or obstruction of: (a) teaching, (b) research, (c) administration, (d) disciplinary proceedings, (e) other college activities, including its public-service functions on or off campus, or (f) any authorized noncollege activities, when the act of disruption or obstruction occurs on college premises. Based on RCTC Statement of Philosophy “Students deserve a respectful, safe, and caring environment that supports personal growth and embraces diversity.� As such, all students, instructors and staff are entitled to a safe and positive non-disruptive learning environment which does not interfere with the educational process. Behavior standards apply to all college owned property and/or college sponsored activities. Disruptive behavior is generally defined as activity that: yy Interferes with instruction yy Interferes with other student’s rights to pursue learning yy Violates college policies yy Violates local, state, or federal laws, or yy Generally interferes with the smooth operation of the college Faculty will reserve the right to define specifically their interpretation of disruptive behavior in their class syllabi based on the preceding guidelines. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the College or property of a member of the college community or other personal or public property.
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Hazing, for the purpose of initiation, admission, affiliation or membership in a group or organization, which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which destroys or removes public or private property. Failure to comply with directions of college officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any college premises or unauthorized entry to or use of college premises. Violation of published college policies, rules or regulations. Violation of federal, state or local law on college-sponsored or supervised activities. Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law. Public intoxication or use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by the law and college regulations. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on college premises. Participation in a campus demonstration which disrupts the normal operations of the College and infringes on the rights of other members of the college community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area; intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on campus. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises or at college-sponsored or supervised functions. Conduct which is lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace on college premises or at functions sponsored by or participated in by the College. Theft or other abuse of computers, including but not limited to: a) Unauthorized installation of software; unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read or change the contents or for any other purpose. b) Unauthorized transfer of a file. c) Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password. d) Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or college official. e) Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages. f) Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the College computing system. Abuse of the Student Judicial System, including but not limited to: a) Failure to obey the summons of the Judicial Board or the Student Conduct Coordinator(s). b) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a judicial body. c) Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding. d) Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.
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Preliminary Investigation: The Student Conduct Coordinator(s) may conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if the charges are valid by meeting with the complainant(s) and accused student(s) within five (5) days of receiving the complaint. Upon determination that the charges are valid, the Coordinator shall do the following: a) Provide written notice to the accused student that a complaint has been filed alleging that the student has violated the Code of Student Conduct. This notice shall state the specific violation(s) alleged and the dates the alleged violation(s) occurred and shall be sent within five (5) days of determining the charges are valid. b) Provide the student with a copy of the Code of Student Conduct. c) Inform the student of the nature of evidence available to support the charges. d) Give the student not less than 48 hours to prepare for an informal resolution meeting, and specify a date and time when the student is required to meet with the Coordinator to attempt an informal resolution of the charges. e) Inform the student that failure to appear for the informal resolution meeting shall result in referral of the charges for a formal hearing before the Student Judicial Board.
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Informal Resolution Meeting: If a resolution is reached, all parties shall sign the written confirmation of the resolution and the Coordinator shall send copies to all parties, including any applicable sanction, within 48 hours after the meeting. The resolution may include, but is not limited to, the sanctions outlined in this policy. If a mutually acceptable resolution cannot be reached during the informal resolution meeting, the Coordinator shall refer the case to the Student Judicial Board.
B. Formal Hearings 1. The Student Judicial Board shall consist of two faculty (one from each faculty bargaining unit or two from the single faculty bargaining unit in the event of a faculty bargain unit consolidation) appointed by the respective Faculty Association(s), two administrators appointed by the President and two students appointed by the Student Senate. Judicial Board members shall serve for a one-year term and may be reappointed for a second term. Members shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. The Student Conduct Coordinator(s) shall provide appropriate training to the Board. The members shall elect a Chair who shall preside over judicial hearings and a Vice Chair who shall preside in the Chair’s absence. A majority of the full membership of the Board shall constitute the quorum necessary to hear any case. 2. When a case is referred to the Student Judicial Board, the Student Conduct Coordinator(s) shall forward to the Board: 2014-15 Student Handbook
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a) a statement describing the alleged violation of the Student Conduct Code; b) the name and address of the student charged; c) the name and address of the complainant; and d) all relevant facts and statements, including the names and addresses of witnesses to the alleged violation. The Chair shall determine the date, time, and place of the hearing, which shall be at least three days after delivery of written notice of the hearing to the accused student. Such notice to the student shall include: a) a statement of date, time and place of hearing; b) to the extent known, a list of witnesses expected to appear and a summary of their testimony; c) a summary description of any documentary or other evidence that may be presented in support of the charge; d) Notice that the student’s failure to appear shall not prevent the hearing from proceeding as scheduled and may lead to imposition of sanctions in the student’s absence. The hearing shall be conducted in the following manner: a) The Student Conduct Coordinator(s) shall first present the charges and supporting evidence, including testimony of any witnesses. The accused student shall have opportunity to challenge evidence and to ask questions of any witnesses introduced by the Coordinator. The complainant shall be available for testimony. b) The accused student shall next present evidence or testimony to refute the charges. The Coordinator may challenge evidence presented by the student and may ask questions of witnesses introduced by the student. c) Only those materials and matters presented at the hearing shall be considered as evidence. The Chair shall exclude irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence. d) Hearings shall be held in closed session unless the Judicial Board determines there is a compelling reason for the hearing to be open and neither the accused student nor the complainant presents an objection. If the accused student or the complainant presents an objection, the Chair shall hear testimony from the parties and determine whether or not the session will be open. e) The student shall be given the opportunity to speak in his/her own defense, and to question any witnesses and may have an advisor present. The advisor may provide advice to the student, but may not participate in any questioning. When there is a likelihood that a student involved in conduct proceedings shall face criminal prosecution for a serious offense, it may be advisable that the student have an attorney as the advisor. f) The hearing shall be audio tape recorded, and the tape shall be kept on file in the office of the Student Conduct Coordinator(s) for a period of three years. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Judicial Board in closed session shall
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consider the evidence presented and decide by majority vote to exonerate the student or to impose one of the sanctions stated in this policy. The Board shall send written notice of the outcome of the hearing to the accused student, including any sanction imposed. The notice shall inform the student of the opportunity to appeal the Board’s decision to the Chief Student Affairs Officer. (For Academic Honesty, see Section 2)
C. Sanctions The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the code of Student Conduct: 1. Warning - A notice in writing to the student that the student is violating or has violated institutional regulations. 2. Probation - A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be violating any institutional regulation(s) during the probationary period. 3. Restitution - Compensation for loss, damage or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement. 4. Discretionary Sanctions - Work assignments, service to the College or other related discretionary assignments (such assignments must be coordinated by the Student Conduct Coordinator[s]). 5. Suspension - Denial of the privilege of enrollment for a specified period of time after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. 6. Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from the College. 7. Summary Suspension - A suspension imposed by the Student Conduct Coordinator(s) or a person in authority without a formal hearing to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the college community. In such cases the Coordinator shall first give the student oral or written notice of the intent to determine whether a summary suspension is an appropriate action. Such notice shall state the following: a) specify the alleged violation(s) of the Code of Student Conduct; b) provide the nature of any evidence in support of the charge; c) state the date, time, and place of the summary suspension hearing, which shall be within 36 hours of the delivery of notice to the student; and d) give an oral or written explanation of the summary suspension which may be imposed on the student. At the place and time designated for the summary suspension hearing, the Coordinator shall consider the following: a) the evidence relating specifically to the probability of danger to members of the campus community occasioned by the continued presence of the student on campus; b) provide the student with an opportunity to show why continued presence on the campus does not constitute a danger to others; c) give immediate oral notice of his/her decision, to be followed by written notice within 24 hours; and 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures d) if summary suspension is warranted, summarily suspend the student for no more than 9 days, with a hearing before the Student Judicial Board to have commenced by the end of the suspension period. More than one of the sanctions listed above may be imposed for any single violation. IV. Appeals A. A decision reached by the Judicial Board may be appealed by accused students to the Chief Academic Affairs Officer (if related to academics) or Chief Student Affairs Officer within five (5) school days of the decision. Such appeals shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the Office of the appropriate Chief Officer. (For Academic Honesty, see Section 2) B. An appeal shall be limited to review of the verbatim record of the initial hearing and supporting comments for one or more of the following purposes: 1. To determine whether the original hearing was conducted fairly in light of the charges and evidence presented, and in conformity with prescribed procedures allowing the accused student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and to present a rebuttal of the charges and evidence. 2. To determine whether the evidence confirmed that a violation of the Code of Student Conduct occurred. 3. To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the specific violation of the Code of Student Conduct. C. Following a review of the hearing and the appeal presented by the student, the Chief Officer shall render a decision. The Chief Officer may uphold the Judicial Board’s decision and sanction, may determine that the decision was reached in error or inappropriately, or may determine that the sanction was inappropriate. In the latter case, the Chief Officer may issue a lesser sanction. If the Chief Officer believes that the sanction was reached in error or inappropriately, the Chief Officer may require that the Board hear the case de novo, or may chose to exonerate the student. D. The Chief Officer shall notify the student in writing of his/her decision and of any new sanction imposed. E. The Chief Officer’s decision shall be final with the institution and MnSCU. If the sanction involves suspension for 10 days or more, the student shall be informed of the right to contested case hearing under Chapter 14 of Minnesota Statutes, which provides that an appeal may be made to an administrative law judge at the Minnesota State Hearing Examiners Office, St. Paul, Minnesota. The student may request a hearing in writing within five (5) days of receipt of written suspension notice. If the student does not file an appeal with the five (5) days, any further right to appeal shall be waived. The attorney assigned to the System by the Attorney General shall represent the College at this hearing. The administrative law judge shall make a report, which contains a recommendation, to the college president. Within a period of not less than twelve (12) nor more than twenty (20) days following receipt of recommendation, a decision will be made by the college president. The decision of the college president is final. During this appeal process the 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures student shall have the right to attend classes and to receive services related to the college program until a final decision has been made, unless the process is the result of actions deemed harmful or potentially harmful to other persons or property. V. Interpretation A. Any questions of interpretation regarding the Code of Student Conduct shall be referred to the Chief Student Affairs Officer (or to the Chief Academic Affairs Officer regarding academic honesty). B. The Student Conduct Code shall be reviewed every three (3) years under the direction of the Student Conduct Coordinator(s). VI. Definitions A. The term College means Rochester Community and Technical College. B. The term student includes all persons taking courses at the Colleges, both fulltime and part-time, and persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the Colleges. C. The term faculty member means any person hired by the Colleges to conduct classroom activities. D. The term Administrator includes any person employed by the Colleges, performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities. E. The term member of the college community includes any person who is a student, faculty member, administrator or any other person employed by the Colleges. F. The term college premises includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or controlled by the Colleges including adjacent streets and sidewalks. G. The term organization means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements of the College recognition. H. The term Judicial Board means any person or persons authorized by the Student Conduct Coordinator(s) to determine whether a student has violated the Code of Student Conduct and to recommend imposition of sanctions. I. The term Student Conduct Coordinator(s) means an individual authorized by the President of the College to administer the Code of Student Conduct and to impose sanctions upon students found to have violated the Code of Student Conduct. J. The term shall is used in the imperative sense. K. The term may is used in the permissive sense. L. The term policy is defined as the written regulations of the College as found in, but not limited to, the Code of Student Conduct, the Student Handbook, College Catalog, College Rules and Regulations and other official college publications. M. The term cheating includes, but is not limited to the following: (see Academic Honesty Policy, Section 2) 1. use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; 2014-15 Student Handbook
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dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or 3. the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the college faculty or staff. N. The term plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. (See Academic Honesty Policy, Section 2) O. The term days means scheduled class days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). P. The term de novo means to start over, as if any previous partial or complete hearing had not occurred. Maintenance of Records: (See Section 3) Section 2: Academic Honesty Preamble The primary academic mission of Rochester Community and Technical College is the exploration and dissemination of knowledge. Academic honesty and integrity are integral to the academic process. Academic dishonesty - cheating, plagiarism, and collusion - is a serious offense which undermines the educational process and the learning experience for the entire college community. It is expected that Rochester Community and Technical College students will understand and adhere to the concept of academic integrity and to the standards of conduct prescribed by the College’s Policy on Academic Honesty. It is expected that students will assume responsibility for their work and that materials submitted in fulfillment of course, program, and college academic requirements must represent students’ own efforts. Any act of academic dishonesty attempted by a student at Rochester Community and Technical College is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Definitions The prevailing forms of academic dishonesty are cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and the submission of false information regarding admission, readmission, and academic appeals of petitions. Cheating in the instructional setting is the unauthorized use or exchange of information by students in meeting academic standards or requirements; examples include, but are not limited to, the following: yy copying for other’s work during an examination yy using unauthorized notes or aids during an examination yy taking an examination for another student yy collaboration with any other person during a test without authority yy unauthorized assistance on a take home examination yy arranging for another student to take an examination
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attempting to obtain, or knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, transporting or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of an unreleased test or information about an unreleased test bribing any other person to obtain an unreleased test or information about an unreleased test submitting substantial portions of work for credit in more than one course, without consulting the instructors submitting research and assignments prepared by others (e.g., purchasing the services of a commercial term paper company) altering or forging an official college document.
Plagiarism is representing another person’s words or ideas as one’s own without proper attribution or credit. Other people’s words or ideas must be given adequate documentation whether used in direct quotation or in summary or paraphrase. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting written or oral materials without citation on an exam, term paper, homework, or other written materials or oral presentations for an academic requirements; submitting a paper purchased from a term paper service as one’s own; submitting anyone else’s work as one’s own. Any form of plagiarism constitutes an act of cheating. Collusion is an agreement by two or more people to commit an act of academic dishonesty. The College will not attempt to distinguish between students who cheat or plagiarize and those who allow such behaviors to occur. A student who intentionally assists another in the act of cheating or plagiarism is subject to disciplinary action for academic dishonesty. Procedures Students must submit complete and accurate information regarding academic appeals. The submission of false or incomplete information shall be considered an act of academic dishonesty. The Chief Academic Affairs Officer or Chief Student Affairs Officer shall determine if disciplinary action is warranted. A course instructor, convinced that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, has the authority to implement any of the following responses: a. reprimand b. assignment of substitute and/or additional work c. reexamination d. lowering the grade for the assignment and/or course e. failure and/or dismissal from the course A student who wishes to appeal a penalty imposed by an instructor may submit an appeal in writing to the Dean for the academic discipline in which the alleged act of dishonesty occurred. FORMAL HEARING If a student or instructor wishes to appeal a decision by the Chief Officer, or if an instructor or administrator considers an act of academic dishonesty an egregious offense, the matter shall be referred to the Student Judicial Board for further review. (See Section 1 Part III.B for Judicial Board membership.) 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures The Board shall have the following authority: yy review appeals submitted by students and instructors of decisions on academic dishonesty and/or severity of penalty imposed yy review offenses submitted by faculty and staff as egregious acts of academic dishonesty yy impose sanctions as warranted: 1. Charge affirmed and settled by consent, i.e., the Board proposes a sanction mutually acceptable to the student and the instructor. 2. Charge affirmed and the Board recommends a sanction. 3. Charge dismissed. In hearing cases of academic dishonesty, the Board shall observe formal hearing procedures described on p. 4 of the Student Conduct Policy. All participants shall observe strict rules of confidentiality; i.e. discussion shall be confined to the hearing room and no individual member shall discuss procedures or finds with the parties involved. The written notification shall serve as the sole means of communication with involved parties. Sanctions: See Section 1 Part III.C. Appeals: Students may appeal the Student Judicial Board decisions to the President, who shall consult with the appropriate Chief Officer in arriving at a final decision. Section 3: Maintenance of Records for Student Conduct and Academic Honesty Records pertaining to students’ histories of student conduct shall be kept for a minimum of five years and kept separate from students’ regular records. The only persons having access to these records shall be the President, the Chief Academic Affairs Officer, Chief Student Affairs Officer, and the Student Conduct Coordinator(s). Any other person who wishes to review these files must have permission from the Chief Academic Affairs or Chief Student Affairs Officer.
STUDENT DATA PRACTICES
Part 1. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Rochester Community and Technical College complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Pursuant to this Act, students are entitled to review those records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information directly related to them and are maintained by the college. Students have the right to challenge information considered inaccurate or misleading. If the custodian of the record refuses a request for modification or removal of the information, the student may file an appeal through the Student Grievance Policy or place a written explanation of your challenge in the file. A list of college records and the responsible custodian is available from the RCTC Registrar. Part 2. Directory Information: Directory Information is student data that is accessible to any member of the public for any reason. It includes the following:
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Knowing Policies and Procedures yy student name yy STAR ID yy program of study yy enrollment status (enrolled full-time or part-time, graduated, withdrawn) yy dates of enrollment yy degrees, honors, and awards received yy student activities participation yy height, weight, and high school of athletic team members yy e-mail address yy photographs yy hometown The college may disclose directory information without prior written consent, unless students submit specific written requests to the Admissions and Records Office that this data be treated as private. TYPES, LOCATIONS, AND CUSTODIANS OF EDUCATION RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE INSTITUTION Types *Location (Custodian) Admissions Records *Admissions and Records Office (Registrar) Academic Records *Admissions and Records Office (Registrar) *Athletic Department (Athletic Director); *Student Support Services Program (Director) Health Records *Student Health Services Office (Health Nurse) Financial Records *Financial Aid Office (Financial Aid Director); *Business Office (Business Office Supervisor) Graduate Placement Records *Counseling Office (Counselors); *Communications/ Marketing Office (Marketing Specialist) Disciplinary Records *Vice President of Student Affairs Office (VP of Student Affairs) Disability Records *Disability Office (Program Director) Part 3. Disclosure of Education Records: The college will disclose information from a student’s education records only upon the express written consent of the student, with the exception of the following: Records may be disclosed without consent to: 1. School officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. School officials are those individuals employed by the college who act in the student’s educational interest within the limitations of their need to know. This may include faculty, administrators, clerical and professional employees, and other persons who need student record information for the effective functioning of their 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures office or position, including members of institutions having formal joint-program agreements with the college. Students serving on college committees or employed on campus may also be included where legitimate ‘need to know’ exists. A person or company employed by or under contract to the college to perform a special task, such as an attorney, auditor, collection agency, or degree/verification service may be considered a school official as appropriate to the proper performance of the specified task. Individuals identified as school officials do not have an inherent right to any and all education record information, but must demonstrate legitimate educational interest as opposed to a personal or private interest. Legitimate educational interest must be supported by the institutional responsibilities assigned to an individual. The information or student data requested must be relevant and necessary to the accomplishment of some task or determination which is an employment responsibility for the inquirer. The information sought must be utilized within the context of official college business and not for purposes extraneous to the official’s area of responsibility. 2. Certain officials of the US Department of Education, the Comptroller General, and State and local educational authorities, in connection with audit or evaluation of certain State or federally supported education programs or for enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements which relate to those programs. 3. State and local officials to whom disclosure is specifically required by State Statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974. 4. Veterans Administration officials, as specified under Title 38, Section 1790(c), United States Code. 5. Authorized persons in connection with a student’s request for or receipt of financial aid (to determine the eligibility, amount, or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the aid). 6. Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the college. 7. Accrediting organizations carrying out their accrediting functions. 8. Persons in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena. 9. Officials of other institutions in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 10. Authorized high school officials and/or counselors, limited to students participating in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program. 11. Appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency. 12. An alleged victim of any crime of violence (as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. 16); limited to the results of any institutional disciplinary proceeding against the alleged perpetrator with respect to that crime. If you are currently enrolled in or receiving services from one college or university within the Minnesota State Colleges and University System (MnSCU), your academic records from that institution are available to officials of other schools within MnSCU while you are in attendance. If you seek or intend to enroll at another institution within MnSCU, your academic records from other institutions are also accessible to officials at the school where you are seeking or intend to enroll. Disclosures of your records to other schools under other circumstances may require your prior written consent. Records will NOT be disclosed without written consent of the student to any other persons or parties, including parents of dependent students.
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 4. Record of Request for Disclosure: The college will maintain a record of all requests for and/or disclosures of information from a student’s education records, as specified in the Act. The record will indicate the name of the party making the request, any additional parties to whom it may be re-disclosed, and the legitimate interest the party had in requesting or obtaining the information. These records must be made available for inspection to the student, responsible institutional officials, state and federal auditors, and others, as prescribed by law. Part 5. Procedure for Inspection of Education Records: Students and former students may inspect and review their education records by completing the appropriate form, or other written request containing the necessary information, and submitting it to the identified records custodian. The records custodian or other appropriate college staff person will make the necessary arrangements for access and will notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. Access will be given within 45 days from the date of receipt of the request. Rochester Community and Technical College reserves the right to refuse to permit a student to inspect the following records: • the financial statement of the student’s parents, • records connected with an application to the college, or a component unit of the college, if that application was denied, and • those records which are excluded from the FERPA definition of education records. Rochester Community and Technical College reserves the right to deny copies of records, including transcripts, not required to be made available by FERPA, in any of the following situations: • the student lives within commuting distance of the college. • the records requested are transcripts of an original or source document which exists elsewhere, • the student has a “hold” on his/her record, and/or • there is an unresolved disciplinary action against the student. The fee for copies will be $3.00 per page. Part 6. Procedure for Challenging the Contents of Education Records: Students have the right to ask to have records reviewed and/or corrected that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy rights. Requests to challenge and amend the contents of an education record must be submitted in written format to the Registrar, or other identified records custodian, and must clearly identify the part of the record in contention and the reasons the student believes it is inaccurate, misleading, or a violation of privacy rights. The college will review the request within a reasonable period of time and notify the student of the decision. If the decision is an approval of the request, the record(s) will be amended as indicated. In cases where the decision is to deny the request, students will be advised of their right to a hearing. Upon written request, the college will arrange for a hearing and notify the student, reasonable in advance, of the date, place, and time of the hearing. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer who is a disinterested party. The student will be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issue raised, and may be assisted or represented by one or more 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures persons of his/her choice, including an attorney, at the student’s own expense. A written decision, which includes a summary of the evidence presented and the reasons for the decision, will be prepared by the college. Decisions in favor of the student will result in amendment in accordance with the student’s request. Should the institution decide not to amend the record, the student will be notified that he/ she has the opportunity to place in the record a statement commenting on the challenged information and/or a statement setting forth reason for disagreeing with the decision. Such a statement will be maintained as part of the record for as long as the contested portion is maintained by the college and will be included any time the contested portion is disclosed. Part 7. Records of Deceased Students: Initially, upon a student’s death, the education records will remain private documents and may be released only upon the written consent of the executor/executrix (personal representative) of the estate. If no personal representative has been appointed, or after discharge, rights to access education records may be exercised by the surviving spouse, any child of the decedent, or if there is no surviving spouse or children, the parents of the decedent. Documentation regarding the status of the requester will be required. The education records of a decedent will become public after the data subject has been deceased for ten years and thirty years have elapsed since the creation of the data.
STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Rochester Community and Technical College employs students, as needed and as financial resources permit, as federal work study students, state work study students, and student help. Work study students and student help will be employed pursuant to “Rochester Community and Technical College Student Employment Procedures.” Unclassified student workers will be employed pursuant to Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) procedures. Part 1. Definitions: Federal Work Study (FWS): Monies allocated to RCTC from the U.S. Department of Education to be award to students as a type of Financial Aid. Students then work to earn these financial aid dollars. Students on FWS must meet the federal eligibility rules and other regulations which apply to this program. RCTC must provide a match of 25% of the Federal allocation. State Work Study (SWS): Monies allocated to RCTC from the State of Minnesota through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) to be award to students as a type of Financial Aid. Students then work to earn these financial aid dollars. Students on SWS must meet the State eligibility rules and other regulations which apply to this program. RCTC must provide a match of 25% of the State allocation. Student Help (SH): Funds allocated by RCTC for student help. Student must be enrolled in a MnSCU institution to qualify. The RCTC Leadership Council approves allocation of these funds. Funds from any other appropriate source (i.e.: department budgets, grant funds, etc.) may also be used to fund SH positions. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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STUDENT EXCUSED ABSENCES
RCTC students shall be excused from classes for college approved activities and course field trips. This policy is intended to permit students to participate in broadening learning experiences without jeopardizing their academic standing in courses. Students will not be penalized for participation in a college-approved activity or field trip. Notification: The activity advisor or instructor will submit a list of students to be excused along with the dates and times of absence to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. If approved by the Vice President, the list will be published in the weekly staff communiqué. Student’s Responsibility: It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her instructor(s) at least two academic calendar days prior to the absence to arrange to make up work to be missed. If official postponement of an event occurs and the rescheduling renders the two academic calendar day requirement impossible to meet, instructors will not apply the two academic calendar day rule to the student. In such cases, the student is required to contact his or her instructor prior to the class(es) to be missed. If the student fails to fulfill this responsibility, he/she may lose the opportunity to make-up the work. Instructors may require make up work to be completed prior to the absence. Instructor’s Responsibility: After the student contacts his/her instructor(s), the instructor(s) will attempt to arrange for make-up work or alternative assignments with students so that they are not penalized by their approved absence. It must be realized that material missed cannot always be exactly replicated. Jury Duty or Subpoena for Court Appearance: The College encourages a student to accept their civic responsibility if they are called for jury duty. The student who seeks an excused absence for jury duty or court appearance has the responsibility to provide verification of the absence in advance by submitting a copy of the subpoena or official notification of jury duty to their instructor(s). Under these circumstances, the instructor is required to provide an accommodation for the student(s) who miss assignments, presentations, examinations, or other academic work during the excused absence. Even though the student is excused, it is still the student’s responsibility to complete the academic work provided in the accommodation. If the absence becomes excessive to the point of an inability to complete the requirements of the course(s), the student is expected to consult with the instructor to determine other options (i.e. drop, withdrawal, incomplete, etc.).
STUDENT GRIEVANCE
A Rochester Community and Technical College student has the right to seek a remedy for a dispute or disagreement through the Rochester Community and Technical College student complaint/grievance process. Students are encouraged to use available informal means to have decisions reconsidered before filing a complaint or grievance. A student is defined as an individual, group of students, or the student government. Part 1. Definitions: A complaint is an informal claim by a student alleging improper, unfair, arbitrary, or discriminatory treatment. A complaint may constitute a grievance, 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures if not mutually resolved. Any student or group of students may present or discuss a complaint with the employee(s) whose actions give rise to the complaint, and/or with the supervisor to whom the employee(s) report(s). The student may have a representative in attendance during this meeting. A grievance is a written claim raised by a student, alleging improper, unfair, arbitrary, or discriminatory action by an employee involving application of a specific provision of a MnSCU/RCTC policy or procedure. Part 2. Complaints: A student may complain concerning any Rochester Community and Technical College issue, and discuss it with the appropriate employee(s), and/or the supervisor to whom the employee(s) report(s). Complaints that are not resolved through this informal process may be advanced to the grievance process. Part 3. Grievance Process: Step 1. If a complaint is not resolved through informal discussion, the student may then file a written grievance on the official grievance form available in the Vice President of Academic Affairs or the Chief Academic Affairs Officer offices. The grievance shall be submitted to the supervisor of the employee whose action gives rise to the grievance. No grievance shall be considered or processed unless it is submitted within 20 school days after the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance. The written grievance shall set forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based, the alleged violation, and the remedy sought. The supervisor shall discuss the grievance within five school days with the student at a time mutually agreeable to both parties. If at this meeting a settlement is reached it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the supervisor and the student. If no agreement is reached, the supervisor shall give written answer to the student within five school days. In either case, a copy shall be given to the Rochester Community and Technical College President. Step 2. If no agreement is reached in Step 1, the student may, within five school days from the receipt of written answer present the grievance, in writing, to the Vice President to whom the employee in Step 1 reports. The Vice President shall discuss the grievance within five school days with the student, at a time mutually agreeable to both parties. If at this meeting a settlement is reached it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the Vice President and the student. If no agreement is reached, the Vice President shall give written answer to the student within five school days. In either case a copy shall be given to the Rochester Community and Technical College President. Step 3. If no agreement is reached in Step 2, the student may, within five school days from receipt of written answer present the grievance, in writing, to the Rochester Community and Technical College President. The President or Designee shall discuss the grievance within five school days with the student at a time mutually agreeable to both parties. If at this meeting a settlement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the President or Designee and the student. If no agreement is reached, the President or Designee shall give written answer to the student within five school days. In either case, the President or Designee shall give written answer to the student within five school days. The decision of the President or Designee is final and binding. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Step 4. (ONLY APPLICABLE IF RELATED TO MnSCU BOARD POLICY) If the grievance involves a board policy or the actions of the Rochester Community and Technical College President, a student may appeal through the Chancellor to the MnSCU Board. The decision of the board is final and binding. Part 4. Time Limits: yyIf a grievance is not presented within the established time limits, it shall be considered as “waived.” yyIf a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the established time limits, it shall be considered as settled on the basis of the last answer. yyIf, after presentation at any step, a college employee does not discuss the grievance with the student within the established time limits, the student may treat the grievance as denied at that step, and the student may appeal the grievance to the next step. yyIf, after discussion, a college employee does not answer a grievance within the established time limits, the student may treat the grievance as denied at that step, and may appeal the grievance to the next step. yyThe time limits for any step may be extended by mutual agreement of the student and the appropriate college or system personnel. Part 5. Academic Complaints Not Covered Under MnSCU or RCTC Policy: A student who feels aggrieved because of something that an instructor has done, or failed to do, will state the complaint to the instructor. The instructor is encouraged to hear the student’s complaint and redress the complaint or explain why the complaint is without substance. If the student remains unsatisfied with the redress or explanation that has been offered, s/he may request, in writing, a review of the case by the Vice President of Academic Affairs with a copy of this request going to the instructor. Upon receipt of the student’s complaint, the Vice President will request the instructor present his/her side of the case. After reviewing the case, the Vice President will either suggest the instructor grant redress to the student or advise the student that the student’s complaint appears to be without reasonable grounds and ought to be dismissed. If the Vice President suggests the instructor grant redress, the instructor may accept or reject the suggestion. If the student remains unsatisfied with the results of his/her complaint to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, s/he may invoke the Rochester Community and Technical College Student Grievance process.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT/DECISION-MAKING
Part 1. General Provision: Rochester Community and Technical College students shall have the opportunity for representation on all-college committees involving or affecting student interests. In addition, student representation will be encouraged on college ad hoc committees, task forces, and work teams involving or affecting student interests. Part 2. Student Participation in System Conferences and Issue Forums: Student representatives shall be given the opportunity to participate in system conferences and issue forums that are a part of the policy development and/or decision-making process. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 3. Exceptions: Exceptions for the policy may include the following: Subpart A. Committees established for the evaluation of personnel. Subpart B. Committees established under collective bargaining agreements. Subpart C. Management teams, presidential cabinets, and committees of the MnSCU board. Part 4. Selection: The College shall establish the appropriate number of student representatives for each committee, task force or work team. Student representatives to the all-college committees shall be selected by the Rochester Community and Technical College Student President.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
The official student newspaper publication for Rochester Community and Technical College shall be the Echo. This publication shall be subject to oversight by the department of Mass Communications. Department faculty will oversee and maintain acceptable journalistic practices and standards. The adviser, except in extraordinary circumstances, will be a member of the Mass Communications Department. Part 1. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the newspaper is: yyTo provide a news, editorial and entertainment medium for students, faculty, staff and administration. yyTo open a channel for free and responsible discussion to college students, faculty, staff and administration. yyTo constructively criticize and make suggestions in editorial matters. yyTo serve as an activity for students interested in publication work. yyTo provide a stimulating activity environment, challenging students to the task of organization, responsibility and teamwork. Part 2. Responsibility: The newspaper has a basic responsibility to its readers to present material that is well-written, timely, factual, meaningful, constructive and in good taste. Meaningless gossip shall not be printed because it is undignified and journalistically valueless. Copy that is defamatory, abusive or libelous will not be used. The newspaper shall not be used as a means of self-glorification. Editorial comments and opinion will be placed on the editorial page and clearly marked outside the editorial page by typographical means. Rumor or hearsay is never to be misrepresented as news. The misquotation of statements shall be avoided, and in case of error, a correction shall be printed in the next issue. The newspaper must always endeavor to present impartially both sides of an issue in its news columns, but it may favor one or the other side in its editorial columns. Equal opportunity for coverage will be given to all clubs, departments, activities, sports, etc., but the extent and frequency of the coverage will be dependent upon the journalistic value of the material, the availability of information and the availability of the newspaper staff. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Student Participation All students of Rochester Community and Technical College shall be free to work on the newspaper regardless of race, creed or opinion he/she may hold. Previous experience on newspapers is not required, but students must embrace standards of journalistic excellence. Students most qualified by journalistic background and experience shall serve in editorial positions. Staff workers may be dismissed for deliberately failing to complete assignments or by violating standards established by the SPJ. Please see the full policy at http://www.rctc.edu/policies/student/Publications.html for additional information.
STUDENT RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the basic constitutional rights enjoyed by all citizens, Rochester Community and Technical College students have specific rights related to academic freedom and their status as students. Rochester Community and Technical College student rights and responsibilities are defined by the educational policies of MnSCU. Part 1. Freedom to Learn. In addition to the basic constitutional rights enjoyed by all citizens, students in colleges and universities have specific rights related to academic freedom and their status as students. Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students are expected to exercise their freedom with responsibility. Part 2. Freedom of Expression. Individual students and student organizations shall be free to examine and to discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately. They shall be free to support causes by orderly means that do not substantially disrupt the regular and essential operation of the institution. Students shall be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Part 3. Freedom of Association. Students shall be free to organize and join organizations to promote their common and lawful interests, subject to institutional policies or regulations. Registration or recognition may be withheld or withdrawn from organizations that violate institutional regulations. Part 4. Student-Sponsored Forums. Students shall have the right to assemble, to select speakers, and to discuss issues of their choice. The college or university shall establish reasonable time, place and manner restrictions to assure that the assembly does not substantially disrupt the work of the institution or does not interfere with the opportunity of other students to obtain an education or otherwise infringe upon the rights of others. Such regulations shall not be used as a means of censorship. The president or designee may prohibit any forum when there is a likelihood of harm to individuals or damage to property if the event is held. Prior to any such prohibition, the president shall make his or her best effort to consult with the student association.
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 5. Student Publications. Student-funded publications shall be free of censorship and advance approval of copy, and their editors and managers shall be free to develop their own editorial and news coverage policies. Editors and managers of student publications shall be protected from arbitrary suspension and removal because of student, faculty, administrative, or public disapproval of editorial policy or content. The student fee allocation process shall not be used as a means of editorial control of student-funded publications. All student publications shall explicitly state on the editorial page that the opinions there expressed are not necessarily those of the college, university, system, or student body. Part 6. Student Policies. The policies of the college or university regarding student expectations, rights and responsibilities shall be readily accessible to students. Part 7. Catalog and Course Information. To the extent possible, students shall be provided relevant and accurate information regarding courses prior to enrollment. Catalog descriptions and website postings shall be accurate and based on information existing at the time of publication. To the extent possible, class schedules shall list the names of faculty teaching courses. Part 8. Student Academic Standing Information. Students shall have access to accurate information for establishing and maintaining acceptable academic standing, information which will enable students to determine their individual academic standing, and information regarding graduation requirements. Part 9. Academic Evaluation. Student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on the basis of academic standards, including any requirements that are noted in the catalog, course syllabus, or student handbook. Students shall have protection against prejudiced or capricious evaluation and shall not be evaluated on the basis of opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students shall have the right to review their corrected examinations or other required assignments used by the faculty in evaluating the student’s academic performance. Part 10. Property Rights. Term papers, essays, projects, works of art, and similar property including property in which the student has intellectual property rights pursuant to Board Policy 3.26 shall be returned to a student upon request, within a reasonable timeframe, when no longer needed for evaluation purposes, unless the student grants written permission for them to be retained. Part 11. Student Review and Consultation. Students shall have the right to appropriate levels of participation in college and university decision-making pursuant to Policy 2.3 and Procedure 2.3.1, Student Involvement in Decision-Making.
TOBACCO USE AND SALE POLICY
RCTC is committed to creating a clean, safe, and healthy learning and working environment; and recognizes its responsibility to promote the health, welfare and safety for students, staff and others on college property. RCTC also recognizes that the use of tobacco in any form poses serious and long-term health risks to individuals, therefore adopts the following Tobacco Use and Sale Policy. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures Part 2. Policy: Smoking, tobacco use, and tobacco sales (including the use or sale of smokeless tobacco products) are prohibited on college owned, operated, or leased property, including all college owned vehicles. 1. Organizers and attendees at public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events, cultural events, and athletic events using the University Center Rochester facilities will be required to abide by the Tobacco Use and Sale Policy. Organizers of such events are responsible for communicating this policy to attendees and for enforcing this policy. 2. Campus organizations are prohibited from accepting money or gifts from tobacco companies. 3. To the extent possible, RCTC will provide access to cessation programs to assist students and employees who presently use tobacco products. Part 3. Definitions: Tobacco – For the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined to include any lit or unlit cigarette, pipe, cigar, cigarillo, or other smoking equipment (whether filled with tobacco or any other type of materials such as e-cigarettes), smokeless tobacco (use of snuff, dip, chew, smokeless pouches, or other forms of loose leaf tobacco), and any other tobacco product in any form. Facility/Grounds – Any building or structure, athletic playing field, playground, parking lot or any other outdoor property owned, leased or contracted by RCTC; vehicle owned, leased, or contracted by RCTC. Part 4. Enforcement: Enforcement will begin with Campus Security monitoring the campus for violators and notifying offenders of the tobacco policy. Compliance and enforcement of this policy will depend on the cooperation of all students, staff, faculty and visitors to promote a clean, safe, healthy environment in which to work, study, and live. When employees or volunteers observe violations of the policy, they are encouraged to politely remind the offender of the policy and request that they dispose of the tobacco materials. Each institution of UCR will enforce the policy to its fullest extent, which may include, but is not limited to, disciplinary actions and/or sanctions. In the case of violation, the person will be informed of the Tobacco Use and Sale policy. Should that person continue to violate the policy, the aggrieved party should contact Campus Security who will notify the appropriate department: for employees, the person’s immediate supervisor; for students, each institution’s student conduct officer; and for those not associated with the College, Campus Security. Supervisors of staff and faculty will follow the relevant collective bargaining agreement or personnel plan for discipline of violations. Part 5. Exceptions: 1. Tobacco use in private vehicles in college parking lots is permitted. 2. Tobacco use or products for instructional purposes in laboratory and classroom instruction/experiments, or artistic purposes is permitted, but all research, educational, and/or artistic purposes that involve the use of tobacco on campus, must be approved by the President or his/her designee, and such use must be preceded by reasonable advance notice to the public. 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures 3. This policy does not apply to specific activities used in connection with the practice of cultural activities including those of American Indians that are in accordance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. sections 1996 and 1996a. All ceremonial use exceptions must be approved in advance by the President of the College or his/her designee.
TRANSFER POLICY
Part 1. Purpose: RCTC will evaluate college transcripts provided by incoming transfer students and post transfer credit to the student’s RCTC transcript in accordance with current MnSCU policy. Part 2. Guidelines: 1. RCTC will accept in transfer, for full credit, college-parallel general education courses offered by colleges with regional accreditation. Regional accreditation for this policy is defined as the accreditation conferred by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, or by parallel accrediting agencies in other regions of the United States. 2. RCTC will accept in transfer, for full credit, parallel college-level vocational or technical courses offered by colleges with regional accreditation. 3. RCTC will review coursework from non-regionally accredited institutions on a course-by-course basis through the Transfer Equivalency Request process. 4. Coursework being transferred into RCTC must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 from each transferring institution. Acceptance of MnTC courses, goals, and grades from MnSCU institutions will follow the MnSCU Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Policy. 5. Grade qualifiers, minus (-) and plus (+) will not affect how a grade is transferred into RCTC. Grades with the qualifier will be accepted as the letter grade earned (I.E. C- = C and C+ = C.) 6. The entire transcript will be reviewed upon application to a pro-gram with selective admission criteria. 7. RCTC will accept the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as meeting general education requirements for the AA degree. General education elective requirements will be met for all other programs with the exception that specific general education courses identified by a program will still be required. 8. RCTC requires all students transferring courses from a university outside of the United States to have their foreign coursework evaluated by a NACES approved professional agency. An official copy of a NACES approved agency evaluation is required for a transfer evaluation. 9. An official foreign credit evaluation stating that a student has earned the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree shall be awarded completion of general education electives. English composition courses must be completed from a U.S. regionally accredited institution. Specific general education courses required in a program must be completed regardless of the previous degree earned. Part 3. Procedure: It is the responsibility of the student to provide an official transcript of the academic record to RCTC for transfer evaluation. If a transfer equivalency review is requested, it is the student’s responsibility to provide course syllabi, outlines, textbook 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures lists, etc., for evaluation. In the matter of determining the equivalency of a course taken at another post secondary institution to a course offered by RCTC, the recommendation of the department concerned will be solicited. Course equivalency reviews can be requested by completing the Transfer Credit Equivalency Form. Final decisions may be appealed to the Academic Standards Committee by completing an Academic Petition.
TUITION AND FEE DUE DATES, REFUNDS, WITHDRAWALS AND WAIVERS Part 1. Authority Minnesota Statute 136F.06, Powers and Duties, state that the Board of Trustees shall set tuition and fees and adopt suitable policies for the institutions it governs. Part 2. Policy Statement Subpart A. Tuition and Fee Due Date RCTC will establish a due date for final payment of tuition and fees prior to the start of each semester. RCTC will drop all classes for students who have not paid in full, do not have a financial aid deferment, or have not established a payment plan. RCTC will grant an extension of the payment due date for students who have filed and are awaiting properly approved financial aid from federal, state or other third-party sources. The president or designee may grant short-term tuition and fee payment deferrals in cases where, due to exceptional circumstances, a student needs additional time to arrange third-party financing or otherwise satisfy a tuition and fee balance due. Deferrals must document the reason for and time duration of the deferral and must be signed by the president or designee. Subpart B. Payment Plans RCTC shall provide payment plans for students, permitting them to pay their tuition and fees after the due date. RCTC may assess a payment plan fee to cover the costs of processing payments consistent with this policy. Assessment of Tuition and Fees – Dropping Credits Dropping a course is the equivalent of un-registering. The course will not appear on a student transcript and no tuition or fees shall be charged for dropped courses. Students are responsible for payment of related tuition and fees for registered credits at the end of the drop period. The drop period for full-term courses shall be five (5) class days* from the start of fall and spring terms. The drop period for partial term courses is one business day after the first class session.” For summer session (two 5-week terms) the drop period shall be limited to five (5) class day*. Assessment of Tuition and Fees – Withdrawal and Total Withdrawal The withdrawal deadline date will be set each term by the Admissions Office. Withdrawing from a course means that the student is assigning a grade of “W” to the course. These courses 2014-15 Student Handbook
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Knowing Policies and Procedures will appear on the student transcript and students are responsible for all related tuition and fees. All withdrawal requests must be made in writing to the Admissions and Records Office by the posted deadline. Withdrawing from a portion of registered credits does not entitle the student to any refund or reduction of related tuition and fees. Students who withdraw from all courses for a particular term (total withdrawal) are obligated for a portion of the related tuition and fees in accordance with the following schedules:
Fall and Spring Semester Schedule – Total Withdrawal Students may withdraw up to the 62nd class day* of the term 6th through 10th class day* of term
25% Tuition and fees owed
11th through 15th class day* of term
50% Tuition and fees owed
16 through 20 class day* of term
75% Tuition and fees owed
after 20 class day* of term
100% Tuition and fees owed
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Summer Session Schedule (at least three weeks, but less than ten weeks) – Total Withdrawal Withdrawal deadlines for each course will be determined by the Registrar 6th through 10th class day* of term
50% Tuition and fees owed
after 10th class day* of term
100% Tuition and fees owed
Partial-term and short courses less than three weeks (any term) – Total Withdrawal Withdrawal deadlines for each course will be determined by the Registrar 2nd through 3rd class day* of term
50% Tuition and fees owed
after 3rd class day* of term
100% Tuition and fees owed
*A class day shall be defined as any weekday in which the college is in full-operation and classes are in session (thus excluding holidays, breaks, Saturdays, Sundays, and in-service days) and is limited to the normal hours of operation as determined by the college. Part 3. Deferments and Conditions: Students are responsible for responsible for payment of related tuition and fees for registered credits at the end of the drop period (as defined in Part 1 above). Students may qualify to defer payment of tuition and fees. The college recognizes the following as deferment opportunities: yy Veterans who are attending RCTC under the G.I. Bill may defer payment of fees and tuition until receipt of their benefits from the Veteran’s Administration. yy Students whose fees and/or tuition will be paid in full by a governmental agency, with
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Knowing Policies and Procedures payments to be made directly to the college, may defer payment of fees and/or tuition until receipt of such payment. yy Students whose fees and/or tuition will be paid in full by an established organization, with payment made directly to the college, may defer payment of fees and/or tuition until receipt of such payment. yy Students whose fees and/or tuition will be covered in full by an approved federal or state grant, or a federal or state loan, with payment made directly to the college, may defer payment of fees and/or tuition until receipt of such payment. yy Students enrolled in a program that provides for full reimbursement of instructional costs, with payment made directly to the college, may defer payment of fees and/or tuition. yy Students who have a deferred payment plan, developed with and approved by the Rochester Community and Technical College Business Office Supervisor or Designee, may defer payment of fees and or tuition as stipulated in the Deferred Payment Plan. Deferments Conditions Students with approved deferred payment plans will be considered officially enrolled. yy Deferment plans are only made on a semester basis. yy All fees and tuition due must be paid in full by the last day of the semester. yy Students with an outstanding fee and/or tuition obligation will have a “HOLD” placed on their files and they will not be allowed to register for classes until the obligation is fully satisfied. yy Students with outstanding fee and/or tuition obligations after the payment “due date” may be turned over to public and/or private collection agencies. yy Denial of a deferred payment plan is not grievable through the Rochester Community and Technical College Student Grievance Policy. Part 4. Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens A resident of Minnesota who is 62 years of age or older is entitled to attend courses offered for credit or audit without payment of tuition or activity fees when space is available after all tuition-paying students have been accommodated. When a course is taken for credit, the statute authorizes the collection of an administrative fee of $9.00 per credit. Part 5. Waivers The president may waive amounts due to the college or university for the following reasons: yy Employee Benefit Provided by a Bargaining Agreement yy Death of a Student yy Medical Reasons yy College Error yy Employment Related Condition yy Significant Personal Circumstances yy Student Leader Stipends yy Course Conditions (A course condition exists when the location or timing of the course results in the student not being able to use the services intended by a fee) yy Resident Hall Fees yy Natural disasters or other situations beyond the control of the campus
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Knowing Policies and Procedures The president may waive amounts due to the college or university for individual institutional waivers as approved by the Board. RCTC shall define the terms under which any authorized waiver will be granted and document the reason for all waivers. MSUSA or MSCSA student association fees cannot be waived. Part 6. Appeals: Students wishing to appeal Assessment of Tuition and Fees policy should be prepared to fully document the circumstances on which the appeal is based. Appeals must be written or typed, signed by the student, contain appropriate supporting documentation and should be delivered to the RCTC Admissions and Records office. The statute of appeals for retroactive drops/withdrawals, with possible extenuating circumstances, will be limited to 120 days following a term to file a formal academic appeal. Each appeal will be reviewed and a judgment will be mailed to the student. Part 7. Accountability/Reporting: CTC shall maintain records on refunds, drops, withdrawals, nonattendance, and waivers to ensure accountability and accurate reporting in accordance with applicable procedures.
WITHDRAWALS AND WAIVERS
See page 115 for the full policy on: Tuition and Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals and Waivers (RCTC Policy 5.12). Please refer to the RCTC website for the most current updates to the Tuition/Fee Due Dates, Refunds, Withdrawals/Waivers policy on our website at: www.rctc.edu/policies/administration/duedates_refunds_withdrawals_waivers.html
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Planning for 2014-2015
2014-15 Academic Dates at a glance
Fall Semester - 2014
Classes begin Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses)* Labor Day Holiday – NO CLASSES Student Success Day - Non-Class Opportunities Education MN Conference - NO CLASSES Faculty Duty Day/Staff Dev. – NO CLASSES Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Thanksgiving Break - NO CLASSES Fall Semester Ends
Monday Friday Monday Wednesday Thur-Fri Tuesday Wednesday Thurs-Fri Friday
August 25, 2014 August 29, 2014 September 1, 2014 September 24, 2014 October 16-17, 2014 November 4, 2014 November 26, 2014 November 27-28, 2014 December 19, 2014
Classes begin Last Day to Drop (Full-Term Courses)* Martin Luther King Holiday- NO CLASSES Faculty Duty Day/Staff Dev. – NO CLASSES Presidents Day Holiday - NO CLASSES Student Success Day – Non-Class Opportunities Veteran’s Day Holiday Observed by Faculty/Students - NO CLASSES Spring Break - NO CLASSES Faculty Duty Day/Staff Dev. - No Classes Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Monday Friday Monday Tuesday Monday Thursday Friday
January 12, 2015 January 16, 2015 January 19, 2015 February 3, 2015 February 16, 2015 February 19, 2015 March 13, 2015
Mon-Fri Wednesday Monday
March 16-20, 2015 April 8, 2015 April 20, 2015
Thursday
May 14, 2015
Monday Friday Thursday
June 1, 2015 July 3, 2015 August 6, 2015
Spring Semester - 2015
Spring Semester Ends/Graduation
CLASSES OFFICIALLY CONCLUDE AT 5:00 P.M.
Summer Session 2015
Classes begin Independence Day Holiday - NO CLASSES Summer Session Ends
See page 115 or drop/add details on non-current and short-term courses. See http://www.rctc.edu/admissions/pdf/2014-15AcademicCalendarUpdated.pdf for the pdf version of the academic calendar.
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August
To Do:
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September
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“Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.”— Daniel J. Boorstin
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“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance!” — Andy McIntyre
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Chatfield Western Days Parade 1:00pm, Chatfield
August
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September
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“Leadership development for college students is important because it can enrich the college experience, empower students and give them a greater sense of control over their lives.” — W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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New Student Application P ____________________________ _________________________________ Deadline For Fall Semester _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
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Volleyball Alumni Match 11:00am (HOME)
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Plainview’s Corn on the Cob Days Parade 1:30pm, Plainview
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September
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“Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being.” — Kevin Kruse.
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Volleyball vs. NIACC Scrimmage TBA (away)
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Welcome Day/New Students
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August 2014
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9:00am-2:30pm, Atrium Football vs. Vermilion CC 1:30pm (away) Soccer vs. DCTC 7:00pm (away) Volleyball vs. BLD WI Dells TBA (away)
August
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September
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“You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.” — Albert Camus
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August 2014
____________________________ P WELCOME WEEK _________________________________ Nursing Information Session _________________________________ 2:30-3:30pm, HS128 _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
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WELCOME WEEK ____________________________ Last day to drop full-term Last day to drop full-term* _________________________________ courses for Fall Semester! courses for Fall Semester _________________________________ (*see Drop/Add Policy for _________________________________ details on short-term courses) _________________________________ Soccer vs. Indian Hills CC _________________________________ 2:00pm (away) _________________________________ Volleyball vs. MSCTC-Fergus 6:30pm (HOME)
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Volleyball vs. Ridgewater 12:00pm (HOME) Football vs. Mesabi Range CTC 1:30pm (HOME)
September
To Do:
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October
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“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” — Charles Swindoll
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Nursing Information Session 8:00-9:00am, HS131
Tuesday
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Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
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Soccer vs. Anoka-Ramsey 5:00pm (HOME) Volleyball vs. MN West 6:30pm (away)
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Tentative Financial Aid Disbursement TODAY!
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Volleyball RCTC Invitational TBA (HOME)
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Volleyball RCTC Invitational TBA (HOME)
Football vs. Central Lakes 1:30pm (away) Soccer vs. Bismarck State 7:00pm (HOME) Fan Appreciation Day
September
To Do:
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October
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“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” — Albert Einstein
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____________________________ P HOMECOMING WEEK Library Orientation Tours _________________________________ Drop-In 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm _________________________________ Goddard Library _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
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____________________________ HOMECOMING WEEK _________________________________ Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 2:00pm, 6:00pm _________________________________ 10:00am, Goddard Library _________________________________ _________________________________ Student Senate Elections _________________________________
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____________________________ HOMECOMING WEEK _________________________________ Drop-In Library Orientation Tours _________________________________ 8:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm Goddard Library _________________________________ Golf Tournament _________________________________ Disc In Front of Sports Center _________________________________ _________________________________
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September 2014
____________________________ P HOMECOMING WEEK _________________________________ Pep Fest and Grill Out _________________________________ 11:00am, Atrium _________________________________ Drop-In Library Orientation Tours _________________________________ 11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm Goddard Library _________________________________ _________________________________
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____________________________ HOMECOMING WEEK Library Orientation Tours _________________________________ Drop-In 10:00am, Goddard Library _________________________________ Soccer vs. Century College _________________________________ 1:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ Football vs. Ridgewater College _________________________________ 5:00pm (HOMECOMING) Homecoming Celebration with _________________________________ Fireworks Following Football
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Golf @ Pebble Lake GC 12:00pm (away) Soccer vs. St. Mary’s U. JV 3:00pm (HOME)
September
To Do:
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October
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“Success does not consist in never making blunders, but in never making the same one a second time.” — Josh Billings
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Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 8:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm Goddard Library Golf @ Pebble Lake GC 9:00am (away) Application Deadline for the Spring 2015 Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Deadline for the Spring 2015 LPN to ADN Mobility Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm Goddard Library Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401 Soccer vs. DCTC 7:00pm (HOME)
Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 10:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm Goddard Library Volleyball vs. Riverland FAN APPRECIATION DAY 6:30pm (HOME)
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Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 10:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm Goddard Library
Volleyball vs. Harper Invitational TBA (away) Soccer vs. Morton College 5:00pm (away) Baseball Fall Alumni Game 6:00pm (HOME)
Soccer vs. Harper College 12:00pm (away) Volleyball vs. Harper Invitational TBA (away) Drop-In Library Orientation Tours 1:00pm, Goddard Library Football vs. North Dakota State College of Science 1:30pm (away)
Soccer vs. Milwaukee 2:00pm (away)
September
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
October
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” — Malcolm S. Forbes
22
Volleyball vs. Anoka-Ramsey CC TBA (away)
23
Golf @ The Jewel GC, Lake City 1:00pm
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
(non-class opportunities) Flu Shots Available for Students 9:00-11:00am, TBD, $35 Volleyball vs. WTC 6:30pm (away)
Thursday
25
September 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
26
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Nursing Information Session 8:00-9:00am, HS131 Golf @ Brooks National GC 11:00am (away) Volleyball vs. MN West 6:30pm (HOME)
Football vs. MSCTC 1:30pm (HOME)
October
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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“The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion.” — Arnold H. Glasow
Monday
29
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Tuesday Wednesday
30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401
Soccer vs. Anoka-Ramsey CC 4:00pm (away) Volleyball vs. Riverland 6:30pm (away)
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
2
October 2014
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3
Volleyball vs. St. Cloud TCC 6:30pm (HOME)
4
Volleyball at NIACC Invite 12:00pm (away)
5
Soccer vs. Harper College 12:00pm (HOME)
Football vs. MN West CTC 1:30pm (away)
October
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” — Woody Allen
Monday
6
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7
Wednesday
Tuesday
____________________________ Applications for Fall Semester _________________________________ graduation due today. _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
8
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
APPLICATIONS FOR FALL GRADUATION DUE TODAY Nursing Program Info Session 8:00-9:30am, HS136 UCR Blood Drive 12:00pm-3:15pm, CC412 Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
UCR Blood Drive 8:30am-3:15pm, CC412 Volleyball vs. WTC 6:30pm (HOME) Soccer vs.Crown College 7:00pm (away)
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
11
Volleyball vs. Ridgewater TBA (away)
Friday
10
Volleyball vs. St. Cloud TCC 6:30pm (away)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
Thursday
9
October 2014
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
12
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Soccer vs. Century College 5:00pm (away)
October
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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“Whether or not you reach your goals in life depends entirely on how well you prepare for them and how badly you want them.” — Ronald McNair
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
13
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
14
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401
15
Student Club Day 9:00am-3:00pm, Atrium
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
16
October 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
18
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
19
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Education Minnesota Conference -NO CLASSESSoccer vs. Indian Hills CC 2:00pm (HOME)
Education Minnesota Conference -NO CLASSES-
Football vs. Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College FAN APPRECIATION DAY 1:30pm (HOME)
Soccer vs. Bismarck State 1:00pm (away)
October
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“A professor is someone who talks in someone else’s sleep.” — W. H. Auden
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
20
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
21
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
22
Volleyball vs. Anoka-Ramsey 6:30pm (HOME)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
23
October 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
25
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
26
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Soccer Regional Tournament 11:00am (HOME) Volleyball vs. MSCTC - Fergus 12:00pm (away) Fall Children’s Play 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Hill Theater
Soccer Regional Tournament 11:00am (HOME)
October
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
November
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” — Henry Ford
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
Fall Children’s Play
____________________________ P Elementary schools get priority _________________________________ seating 10:00am, 1:00pm, Hill Theater _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Fall Children’s Play
____________________________ Elementary schools get priority _________________________________ seating 10:00am, 1:00pm, Hill Theater _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
29
Children’s Play ____________________________ Fall Elementary schools get priority _________________________________ seating _________________________________ 10:00am, 1:00pm, Hill Theater _________________________________ Nursing Information Session _________________________________ 4:30-5:30pm, HS128 _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
30
October 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday Saturday
31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1
Sunday
2
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Fall Children’s Play Elementary schools get priority seating 10:00am, 1:00pm, Hill Theater
Fall Children’s Play Elementary schools get priority seating 10:00am, 1:00pm, Hill Theater
Wrestling Yellowjacket Open 10:00am (HOME) Soccer District Tournament 12:00pm (away) Fall Children’s Play 2:00pm, Hill Theater
November
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
Monday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
3
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
4
Staff Development Day – NO CLASSES–
5
Women’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s Scrimmage 6:30pm (HOME)
Election Day
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
6
November 2014
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
7 8
Sunday
9
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Volleyball Regionals TBA (away)
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Volleyball Regionals TBA (away) CYFS/YIPA Youth Development Workshop 9:00am-4:00pm, CF206/208
Football State Championship 1:30pm (away) Women’s Basketball vs. Fox Valley 3:00pm (HOME) Men’s Basketball vs. Fox Valley 7:00pm (away)
November
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“When you row another person across the river, you get there yourself.” — Fortune Cookie
Monday
10
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
11
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
12
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401 Men’s Basketball vs. Crossroads 7:00pm (HOME) Fall Preview Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Thursday
13
November 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
14
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
15
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
16
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Volleyball Nationals TBD (away) Fall Preview Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater Soccer National Tournament TBA (away)
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Volleyball Nationals TBD (away) Soccer National Tournament TBA (away)
Wrestling vs. Luther Open 9:00am (away) Soccer National Tournament TBA (away)
November
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” — George Addair
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
17
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
18
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
19
Women’s Basketball vs. NIACC 6:00pm (HOME)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Men’s Basketball vs. NIACC 8:00pm (HOME)
Thursday
20
November 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
21
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
22
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
23
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Women’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee 1:00pm (HOME) Men’s Basketball vs. Milwaukee 8:00pm (HOME)
Wrestling vs. Augsburg Open 9:00am (away)
November
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“Believing requires action.” — James E. Faust
Monday
24
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
25
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
26
Last day to withdraw from ____________________________ _________________________________ classes for Fall Semester! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401 Women’s Basketball vs. Madison 5:30pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. Madison 7:30pm (away)
Last day to WITHDRAW from classes for Fall Semester Nursing Information Session 8:00-9:00am, HS131
Thursday
27
November 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
29
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSES –
Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSES – CYFS Children’s Day at the Hiawatha Homes Festival of Trees Rochester Civic Center
December
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
January
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Monday
1
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
2
Senate Meeting ____________________________ Student 2:00pm, CF202 _________________________________ Basketball vs. DCTC _________________________________ Men’s 7:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
4
December 2014
____________________________ 9:00am, CC408 _________________________________ Women’s Basketball vs. Itasca CC _________________________________ 6:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ Men’s Basketball vs. Itasca CC _________________________________ 8:00pm (HIOME) _________________________________ _________________________________
5
Student Life Finance Committee
Saturday
6
Basketball vs. Northland ____________________________ Women’s 1:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ Basketball vs. Northland _________________________________ Men’s 3:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
7
Wrestling vs. MSU-Dragons
____________________________ 9:00am (away) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
December
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
January
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“We must become the change we want to see.” — Mahatma Ghandi
Monday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
8
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
9
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401 Circuits and Skins Electronic Music Concert 7:00pm, 3rd Floor College Center Men’s Basketball vs. Gustavus 7:00pm (HOME)
Christmas Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Thursday
11
December 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
12
____________________________ Spring Semester Tuition _________________________________ Payment Due Date! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
13
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
14
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Christmas Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Women’s Basketball vs. Rainy River 6:00pm (away) Christmas Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater Men’s Basketball vs. Rainy RIver 8:00pm (away)
Wrestling vs. SCSU Huskies 9:00am (away) Women’s Basketball vs. Hibbing 1:00pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. Hibbing CC 3:00pm (away) Christmas Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
December
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
January
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” — Vince Lombardi
Monday
15
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
16
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Online Scholarship Application opens
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
Nursing Information Session 4:30-5:30pm, HS128
Thursday
18
December 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
19
Saturday
20
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
21 Sunday
FALL SEMESTER ENDS
____________________________ Last Day of Fall Semester Life Finance Committee _________________________________ Student 9:00am, CC408 _________________________________ Basketball vs. _________________________________ Women’s Vermilion Anoka-Ramsey Classic _________________________________ 2:00pm (away) _________________________________ _________________________________
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Women’s Basketball vs. Bismarck Anoka-Ramsey Classic 11:00am (away)
December
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
January
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Chinese Proverb
22
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
23
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
24
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
25
December 2014
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
26
New Student Application ____________________________ _________________________________ Deadline For Spring _________________________________ Semester _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
January
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” — Sydney J. Harris
29
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
30
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
31
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
1
January 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
2
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
3
Women’s Basketball vs. NDSCS 1:00am (away at Anoka)
4
Women’s Basketball vs. Hibbing 11:00am (away at Coon Rapids)
Men’s Basketball vs. NDSCS 3:00pm (away at Anoka)
Men’s Basketball vs. DCTC 1:00pm (away at Coon Rapids)
January
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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“Whoever does not try, does not learn.” — Jewish Saying
Monday
7
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
Tuesday
6
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
5
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wrestling vs. Northland CC/ Augsburg TRI 6:00pm (HOME)
Women’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater 6:00pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater 8:00pm (away)
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
8
January 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
9
Saturday
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
11
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Break – NO CLASSES –
Winter Break – NO CLASSES – Wrestling: NWCA Nat’l Duals TBA (away)
Wrestling: NWCA Nat’l Duals TBA (away) Women’s Basketball vs. Riverland 1:00pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. Riverland 3:00pm (away)
January
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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“People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” — Earl Nightingale
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
12
First Day of Spring ____________________________ P _________________________________ Semester! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS
13
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
14
Women’s Basketball vs. MSCTC 6:00pm (HOME)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Men’s Basketball vs. MSCTC 8:00pm (HOME)
Thursday
15
January 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
16
____________________________ Last day to drop full-term _________________________________ courses for Spring Semester! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
18
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Beat the Odds Celebration 5:30pm, Rochester International Event Center
Last day to drop full-term* courses for Spring Semester *(see Drop/Add Policy for details on short-term courses) Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
Wrestling vs. Worthington 9:00am (away) Women’s Basketball vs. AnokaRamsey 1:00pm (HOME) Men’s Basketball vs. AnokaRamsey 3:00pm (HOME)
January
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“...the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” — Rafikki (The Lion King)
19
Martin Luther King Day – NO CLASSES –
20
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm in CC401
21
UCR Blood Drive 12:00pm-3:15pm, CC412
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Women’s Basketball vs. MN West 6:00pm (away) Wrestling vs. Itasca CC Dual 7:00pm (HOME) Men’s Basketball vs. MN West 8:00pm (away)
Thursday
22
January 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
23
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
24
Tentative Financial Aid Disbursement TODAY! Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
- MN/IA Duals ____________________________ Wrestling 9:00am (away) _________________________________ Basketball vs. St. Cloud _________________________________ Women’s 1:00pm (away) _________________________________ Basketball vs. St. Cloud TC _________________________________ Men’s 3:00pm (away) _________________________________ _________________________________
25 Sunday
UCR Blood Drive 8:30am-3:15pm, CC412
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
January
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
February
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.” — Anonymous
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
26
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
27
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
28
Women’s Basketball vs. WTC 6:00pm (HOME)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wrestling vs. Mn West Dual 7:00pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. WTC 8:00pm (HOME)
Thursday
29
January 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday Sunday
31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
Wrestling - MCAC Tournament 10:00am (away) Women’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater 1:00pm (HOME) Men’s Basketball vs. Ridgewater 3:00pm (HOME)
Application Deadline for the Fall 2015 Associate Degree Nursing Program
February
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” — Helen Keller
Monday
4
Women’s Basketball vs. Riverland 6:00pm (HOME) FAN APPRECIATION DAY
Tuesday
3
Staff Development Day – NO CLASSES –
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
2
Application Deadline for the Fall 2015 LPN to ADN Mobility
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Men’s Basketball vs. Riverland 8:00pm (HOME) FAN APPRECIATION DAY
Thursday
5
February 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wrestling vs. Ridgewater CC Dual 7:00pm (HOME) FAN APPRECIATION DAY
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
6
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
7
Sunday
8
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Women’s Basketball vs. MSCTC 1:00pm (away) Men’s Basketball vs. MSCTC 3:00pm (away)
February
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” — Henry Ford
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
11
Women’s Basketball vs. AnokaRamsey 6:00pm (away)
Tuesday
10
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Monday
9
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Men’s Basketball vs. AnokaRamsey 8:00pm (away)
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
12
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater
13
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
14
Women’s Basketball vs. MN West 1:00pm (HOME)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
15 Sunday
February 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Winter Play 2:00pm, Hill Theater Men’s Basketball vs. MN West 3:00pm (HOME)
February
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” — Booker T. Washington
16
Presidents’ Day Holiday – NO CLASSES –
17
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm in CC401
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
18
Basketball vs. St. Cloud ____________________________ Women’s 6:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ Basketball vs. St. Cloud TC _________________________________ Men’s 8:00pm (HOME) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
19
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
(non-class opportunities)
20
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
21
Women’s Basketball vs. WTC 1:00pm (away)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
22 Sunday
February 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Men’s Basketball vs. WTC 3:00pm (away)
February
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“Think before you speak, but speak what you think.” — Alex Herzog
23
Online Scholarship Application closes
24
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
25
Winter Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
26
March 2015
____________________________ Applications for Spring or Summer P _________________________________ Semester graduation due today. _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
1
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Winter Music Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING OR SUMMER GRADUATION DUE TODAY Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
March
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Dream big and dare to fail.” — Anonymous
Monday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
2
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
3 4
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
5
March 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
6
Saturday
7
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
8
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
March
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Monday
9
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
11
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
Thursday
12
March 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
13
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
14
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
15
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Veteran’s Day Holiday Observed by Faculty & Students – NO CLASSES –
March
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” — General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Monday
16
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
17
Spring Break – NO CLASSES –
Spring Break
____________________________ – NO CLASSES – _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
18
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Spring Break – NO CLASSES –
Thursday
19
March 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
20
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
21
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
22
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Spring Break – NO CLASSES –
Spring Break – NO CLASSES –
March
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“The only way to see a rainbow is to look through the rain.” — Anonymous
Monday
23
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
25
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
Thursday
26
March 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday Sunday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
29
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
Baseball vs. Central Lakes 2:00pm & 4:00pm (away)
Baseball vs. Hibbing 12:00pm (away) Baseball vs. Vermillion 2:00pm (away)
April
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Monday
30
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
31
Senate Executive Board ____________________________ Student 2:00pm, CC401 _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Club Day 9:00am-1:00pm, Atrium Student President Elections 1:00-3:00pm, Atrium
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
2
April 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3 4
Sunday
5
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Baseball vs. Mesabi Range 12:00pm (away) Baseball vs. Rainy River 2:00pm (away)
Baseball vs. Itasca 12:00 & 2:00pm (away)
April
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“The only one thing you can change is yourself, but sometimes that makes all the difference.” — Anonymous
Monday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
6
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
7
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
8
Staff Development Day – NO CLASSES –
Baseball vs. Kirkwood 1:00pm & 3:00pm (away)
Thursday
9
April 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday Saturday
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
11
Sunday
12
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Spring Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Spring Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater Baseball vs. Itasca 1:00pm & 3:00pm (HOME)
Spring Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus Baseball vs. Itasca 11:00am & 1:00pm (HOME)
Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus
April
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell
13
Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus
14
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401
15
Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus
Thursday
16
April 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
18
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
19
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Spring Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus Baseball vs. Iowa Central 2:00pm & 4:00pm (away)
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408 Spring Play 7:30pm, Hill Theater Focus on the Children Conf UCR Main Campus Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus
Spring Play 2:00pm, Hill Theater Focus on the Children Conf UCR Main Campus Week of the Young Child UCR Main Campus Baseball vs. Anoka-Ramsey 1:00pm & 3:00pm (away) Baseball vs. St. Cloud Tech 1:00pm & 3:00pm (HOME)
April
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Imagination is the highest kite one can fly.” — Lauren Bacall
20
Last day to WITHDRAW from classes for Spring Semester
21
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202
22
Aires/Jazz Band Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Last day to withdraw from P ____________________________ classes for Spring Semester! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Baseball vs. Western Tech 4:00pm & 6:00pm (away)
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
23
April 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Aires/Jazz Band Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
24
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
25
Baseball vs. Ridgewater 1:00pm & 3:00pm (away)
26
Baseball vs. MSCTC 1:00pm & 3:00pm (away)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
April
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” — Tom Brokaw
Monday
27
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
29
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Executive Board 2:00pm, CC401 Scholarship Awards Night 6:00pm, UCR Regional Sports Center Baseball vs. Western Tech 3:00pm & 5:00pm (HOME)
UCR Blood Drive 12:00pm-3:15pm, CC412 Spring Band/Choir Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
30
April 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
UCR Blood Drive 8:30am-3:15pm, CC412 Spring Band/Choir Concert 7:30pm, Hill Theater
1
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
2
Baseball vs. Central Lakes 1:00pm & 3:00pm (away)
3
Baseball vs. Minnesota West 1:00pm & 3:00pm (HOME)
May
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“I am still learning.” — Michelangelo
Monday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
4
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
5 6
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Student Senate Meeting 2:00pm, CF202 Circuits and Skins Electronic Music Concert 7:00pm, 3rd Floor College Ctr
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
____________________________ Summer Session Tuition _________________________________ Payment Due Date! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
7
May 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
8
Student Life Finance Committee 9:00am, CC408
9
Baseball vs. Riverland 1:00pm & 3:00pm (HOME)
Sunday
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Summer Session Tuition Payment Due
May
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Put your future in good hands – your own.” — Unknown
Monday
11
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
June
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
13
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
14
May 2015
____________________________ Last Day of Spring Semester P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
15
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
SPRING SEMESTER ENDS Commencement 7:00pm, UCR Regional Sports Center
Baseball MCAC State/Region XIII Tournaments (away) Baseball MCAC State/Region XIII Tournaments (away)
16
Baseball MCAC State/Region XIII Tournaments (away)
17
Baseball MCAC State/Region XIII Tournaments (away)
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
May
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” — Confucius
Monday
18
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
19
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
20
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
21
May 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Foundation Spring FUNraiser Time and Location TBD
Friday
22
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
23
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
May
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“The difficulties and struggles of today are the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.” — William J.H. Boetcker
Monday
25
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
26
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
Thursday
28
May 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
29
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
Baseball NJCAA DIII World Series (away)
June
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.” — Mary Kay Ash
1
Monday
Summer Session Begins ____________________________ P
_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
2
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
SUMMER SESSION BEGINS
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
4
June 2015
Last day to drop full-term ____________________________ courses for Summer _________________________________ Session! _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
5
Saturday
6
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
7
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Last day to drop full-session* courses for Summer Session *(see Drop/Add Policy for details on short-term courses)
June
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“What you dislike in another take care to correct in yourself.” — Thomas Sprat
Monday
8
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
9
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
11
June 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
12
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
13
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
14
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tentative Financial Aid Disbursement TODAY! Yellowjacket Classic Golf Tournament 12:00pm, Willow Creek Golf Course
June
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.” — Denis Waitley
Monday
15
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
16
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Application Deadline for Fall 2015 Practical Nursing Diploma Program Consideration
Thursday
18
June 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
19
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
20
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
21
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
June
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
July
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” —Plato.
Monday
22
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
23
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
25
June 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
26
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
27
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
July
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank
Monday
29
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
30
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
1
Thursday
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
2
July 2015
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
3
Saturday
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
4
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
5
Independence Day Holiday – NO CLASSES –
July
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky
Monday
6
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
8
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
9
July 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
10
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
11
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
12
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
July
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.” — Brian Tracey
Monday
13
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
15
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
16
July 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
17
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
18
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
19
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
July
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot
Monday
20
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
22
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
23
July 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
24
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
25
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
26
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
July
To Do:
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson
Monday
27
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Wednesday
Tuesday
28
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
29
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Thursday
30
July 2015
____________________________ P _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Friday
31
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Saturday
1
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Sunday
2
____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Index
Index Absence(s)..................................107 Academic Assessment................. 22 Academic Opportunities........ 22-24 Academic Progress................. 74-82 Academic Suspensions........... 74-75 Administration.............................52 Admissions Office..................22, 62 Advanced Placement................... 23 Advanced Standing/Tech Prep.... 23 Advising................................. 28-31 Alcohol............................. 59, 62-67 Alumni (Foundation)............ 43, 50 Animals on Campus.................... 67 Annual Notices to Students.... 56-59 Appeals................. 70, 74-82, 98-99 Assessment...................................22 Athletics..................................... 7-8 Attendance.................................. 32 Battery Jump Start....................... 10 Book Buy-Back............................10 Bookstore............................v, 10-11 Budgeting.....................................45 Bulletin Boards............................11 Bus Information...........................11 Business/Workforce Education....12 Cafeteria........................... 14-15, 27 Calendar(s)..........................119-225 Cambodia.....................................55 Campus Safety........................11-12 Campus Security Act....................58 Campus Services.................... 10-20 Cancellations (Closings)..............59 Career Center...............................28 Cashier Office........................ 24-25 Catalog.........................................25 2014-15 Student Handbook
Child Care....................................12 Children on Campus................... 67 Class Attendance......................... 32 Class Schedule............................ 25 Class Syllabus............................. 32 Class Withdrawal..........36, 108-111 CLEP ...........................................23 Closings.......................................59 Clubs ......................................... 8-9 College Values...............................5 Commencement Ceremony..........50 Comment Card.............................36 Communication...................... 71-73 Complaints................... 36, 107-109 Computer Lab Services.......... 12-13 Conduct................................ 91-102 Controlled Substances..... 59, 62-67 Core Learner Outcomes.................4 Counseling............................. 28-31 Course Placement.........................22 Course Repeat..............................35 Credit for Military............ 23, 70-71 Credit Card Tips...........................45 Credit for Prior Learning......... 22-23 Credit for Work Experience.... 22-23 Credit Rating................................47 Credit Transfer..............26, 114-115 DARS ...........................................33 Data Practices..................... 102-106 Dean’s List............................. 33-34 Debt, Types of............................. 46 Degree Audit (DARS)................. 33 Delays......................................... 59 Diplomas..................................... 49 Directory of Services.................. 51 Page 226
Index Disability Support Services... 13, 31 Discipline............................. 91-102 Disclosure of Records........ 103-104 Discrimination........................ 67-68 Dropping a Class................ 108-111 Due Dates........................... 108-111 E-mail..................... iv, vi, 13, 71-73 Echo Paper..................... 9, 110-111 Emergency Closings................... 59 Emergency Notification.............. 14 Equal Opportunity.................. 67-68 Escort Service............................. 14 Excused Absences..................... 107 Faculty Office Hours................... 34 Fees...............38-39, 68-69,108-111 FERPA.....................56-58, 102-106 Financing your Education...... 40-43 Financial Aid.......................... 41-43 Financial Aid Suspensions..... 76-82 Fitness Center.............................. 14 Food Service/Lancer........ 14-15, 27 Food Shelf................................... 18 Foundation............................ 43, 50 Fresh Start.............................. 25-26 Full-time/Part-time Status........... 26 GPS............................................. 31 Getting Involved...................... 7-10 Goals+Planning=Success............ 31 Goddard Library.......................... 16 Grade Appeals............................. 70 Grade Point Average.............. 34-35 Grade Reports............................. 35 Grade Symbols....................... 34-35 Graduation Requirements........... 49 Grievance..................... 36, 107-109 Harassment............................. 67-68 Health Services ...........................15
2014-15 Student Handbook
History....................................... 2-3 Honors..........................................49 Housing .......................................16 ID Cards.......................................18 Immunization Requirements..........26 Independent Study.......................23 International Student Services.....31 Job Postings.................................16 Learning Center...........................37 Library (Goddard)........................16 Lost and Found........................... 17 Maps ..................................... 53-55 Mayo Clinic.................................44 Meal Plan Cards..................... 14-15 Military Credit................. 23, 70-71 Mission...........................................3 MN State College Student Association......................... 7 Money Management.............. 45-48 Multicultural Services................. 31 Music Program...............................8 Newspaper.......................9, 110-111 Non-Discrimination............... 67-68 Nurse’s Office..............................15 Official Communication......... 71-73 Olmsted Medical Center................6 Open Gym......................................8 Organizations............................. 8-9 Parking.........................................17 Path to Purple...............................24 Payment Plans..............................39 Performing Arts..............................8 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)......... 23-24 Placement (Services)....................50 Planning Calendar.............. 120-225 Policies and Procedures....... 60-118 Prior Learning Credit............. 22-23
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Index Proctoring Center........................ 17 Public Information................. 60-61 Publications........................ 110-111 Refund(s)................ 39, 73, 115-118 Registration................................. 26 Repeating Courses...................... 35 Report Cards (Grade Reports).... 35 Required Disclosures............. 56-59 Residency.................................... 74 Responsibilities of Students.... 111-112 Return to Title IV........................ 74 Rights of Students.............. 111-112 Satisfactory Academic Progress (Suspensions).............. 74-82 Scholarships................................ 43 Service Learning......................... 18 Sexual Violence..................... 83-91 Smoking Policy.................. 112-114 Social Media................................ vi Sponsors...................................... 20 • • • • •
Lancer Hospitality......................27 Mayo Clinic...............................44 Olmsted Medical Center..............6 RCTC Bookstore..........................v The Quarters...............................21
Sports ......................................... 7-8 Statement of Philosophy............... 4 Statement of Purpose.................... 5 Stateside Student Associations.... 91 Student Absences...................... 107 Student Clubs............................. 8-9 Student Communication......... 71-73 Student Complaint...................... 36 Student Conduct................... 91-102 Student Data Practices....... 102-106 Student Decision-Making.. 109-110 Student Employees.................... 106 Student Government..................... 9 Student Grievance........ 36, 107-109 2014-15 Student Handbook
Student ID Cards......................... 18 Student Involvement..6-10,109-110 Student Life.............................. 6-10 Student Newspaper........ 9, 110-111 Student Organizations.............. 8-10 Student Responsibilities..... 111-112 Student Rights.................... 111-112 Student Senate............................... 9 Student Success...................... 32-36 Student Support Services............ 32 Supplemental Services.......... 18, 32 Suspension(s)......................... 74-82 Syllabus....................................... 32 Tax Related Benefits................... 48 Tech Prep/Advanced Standing.... 23 Textbooks............................... 10-11 Testing (Proctoring Center)......... 17 The Quarters................................ 21 Theater Program............................ 8 Tobacco Use & Sale........... 112-114 Transcript Symbols................ 34-35 Transfer of Credit......... 26, 114-115 Tuition..................... 38-39, 115-118 Tutoring Services............. 18-19, 32 Value Proposition.......................... 3 Varsity Athletics......................... 7-8 Veterans.................................. 19-20 Vision ............................................ 3 Voter Registration....................... 20 Waivers.............................. 117-118 Weather Emergencies.................. 59 Welcome....................................... 1 Who to Call................................. 51 Withdrawal................... 36, 115-118 Work Experience Credit......... 22-23 Workforce Education.................. 12
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