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Alamo Colleges extends copyright to student works SACSCOC addresses copyright need for accreditation. By Cynthia M. Herrera
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Procedure C. 1.8.1 states that student work created in class for course requirements is owned by the student; however, the district has a nonexclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license over students’ work. On Sept. 22, Procedure C.1.8.1, Intellectual Property, was amended to expand from employees’ work to include student work. This means district has the right to display or perform student work in exhibition or performances listed in the course syllabus. The district may quote excerpts
from it for district publicity purposes. The district owns all rights to student work attached to district property or unclaimed by students and removed within six months after the course the work was created in or after an exhibition on district property. Eddie Cruz, district ethics and compliance officer, said changes were made without notifying the board because it is a procedure not a policy. “Policies go to the board, procedure is basically how we’re going to implement the policy, and usually it doesn’t go to the board … the board doesn’t want to see it,” Cruz said. “The whole idea is it goes to the administra-
tors. Those who are responsible for it hadn’t really been an issue, but you go over it … the board doesn’t want to know we need to meet the accredisee how we do business as long as we tation requirements so basically put follow policy.” in something about General counstudents.” ... One of the sel Ross Laughead It was changed things that we said the Southern need to do is show to add students and Association of acknowledge their how students can Colleges and Schools rights, Laughead said. create things and Commission on Under U.S. copyright it really belongs to Colleges is behind law, anything creyou, the student. the change. ated, written, drawn, Jo-Carol Fabianke, photographed etc. “SACACCs pointvice chancellor of ed out that under is copyrighted autoacademic success their standards, matically. you’re supposed to Jo-Carol Fabianke, have clear policies about intellec- vice chancellor of academic success, tual property, including that related said the procedure is meant to proto students,” he said. “That practice tect students’ rights to their work
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done in class. “That procedure has been in place for a long time, so one of the things that we need to do is show how students can create things and it really belongs to you, the student. So the piece that we added in there is to cover that,” Fabianke said. She said students can do what they like with work they create. The college gains no profit from students’ work if sold. Employees who create work during work hours on campus equipment must negotiate with the institution about rights to sell their work. Fabianke said college presidents are reviewing procedure for their input.
National Night Out unites police, students, ’hood District police reach out to the community to encourage safety and prevention. By Kyle R. Cotton
kcotton11@student.alamo.edu
Amid recent crime reports, students discussing some of their bad experiences at Tobin Lofts and a neighborhood hostage situation the morning of Oct. 6; the Alamo College police department hosted its first National Night Out event. The event, for the college and Tobin Lofts community, was on West Evergreen Street between North Main Avenue and Howard Street. National Night Out was established in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch to promote partnerships between the police and community and camaraderie among neighbors to make the community safer. This was one of 600 National Night Out events across San Antonio, President Robert Vela said. About 200 people showed up at the event; the music was loud as people lined up for food provided by Luther’s Cafe and district police.
A mariachi band was on hand, competing with the loudspeakers to entertain the crowd. Jose Martinez, business freshman and Tobin Lofts resident, said, “It’s pretty cool. This is the first time I’ve seen something like this.” Martinez hadn’t read the recent crime stories but said, “I heard things, before I moved in, like, it wasn’t safe, but I haven’t seen anything.” Deputy Chief Joe Pabon, who helped coordinate the event, said, “This is for the community. This gives them the opportunity to get to know each other and their local police. “In an environment like this, you’ll see people tell us things we should be aware of,” Pabon said. Police can be intimidating for some people. “Feel free to talk to them. They don’t bite, and if they do, they’ve had their rabies shots,” police Chief Don Adams said. Business sophomore Deron Taylor said, “It’s nice of
Students, faculty, Alamo Colleges police officers and community members mariachi Los Galleros Oct. 6 during this college’s first National Night Out hosted by the Alamo Colleges police department on West Evergreen and North Main. About 250 attendees had free food, raspas and drinks at the block party promoting community-building against crime. Watch the video online at theranger.org. E. David Guel them to put on an event like this. It shows me a different insight on them. “It’s nice to see how friendly they are, and knowing that they are just a couple of blocks away makes me feel safe,” he said.
Taylor, a resident of Tobin Lofts for two years, said the complex is gated, the front doors have double locks and the staff in the leasing office is very receptive. Melissa Aguillon, a spokesperson for Tobin Lofts, said
general manager Nick Leto was talking with residents at the event one-on-one to address any concerns. “We want to make sure our residents feel as safe as possible,” Aguillon said. Pabon said he was happy
with the turnout but wants it to be much bigger. “We’ve only filled up half the block this year. Next year, I want to fill the whole block.” For nonemergencies, call 210-485-0099, or 210-4850911 for emergencies.
Oregon Community College shooting reminder of campus dangers Alamo Colleges Safety Plan is ready to be implemented when needed. By Giselle Guadron sac-ranger@alamo.edu
If you checked ACES email or were on campus last week, you are probably aware of a safety drill and test of the Alamo Colleges Alert Notification System Oct. 1 at this college. Later that day, at Oregon Umpqua Community College, nine people were killed and nine injured when a gunman entered a classroom with multiple weapons and began firing. At this college it was just a drill, but what if it was a situation similar to Umpqua? What do you do? Safety experts say, first, you must stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. “Stay vigilant. I notice a lot of students looking down at their phones and texting,” Deputy Chief Joe Pabon said. “If you hear a noise like a gunshot, don’t hesitate. Call somebody and tell
someone that you hear gunshots.” Make sure you let the 911 operator know every detail of what you see and hear. If you are in a classroom, Pabon advises blocking the door with whatever is available, so that no one can get in. “Wait for police to come before you unblock the entry,” he added. Next time you walk into a classroom, pay attention to the wall by the door. Hanging there you will see a safety plan and evacuation routes. The safety plan has scenarios ranging from a fire to an active shooter. Familiarize yourself with the safety plan because in an emergency situation, knowing what to do can help save your life. There is an emergency plan in effect for all Alamo College campuses. Mike Legg, director of enterprise risk management, said, “Each college has their own specific plan, but they are all very similar.”
Cpl. Marisa Saccio gives a demonstration in 2013 of blocking doors in case a shooter tries to go in a classroom in Room 208 of the nursing complex. File Another tool to keep everyone on campus safe is the notification. “Our Connect 5 system sends out communication by email, voicemail and text message,” said Mario Muñiz, director of district public relations. In ACES, information can be updated as
needed. Muñiz recommends that everyone “update your information at least once a semester.” The Umpqua Community College shooting is a sad reminder of the violence of mass shootings in schools, colleges and businesses around the nation. To keep campuses safe, take all emergency drills seriously. “We want all people to be prepared in the small window, if it does happen,” Legg said. Visit www.alamo.edu/emergency/ for more information on Emergency Notification Information. For more information on the Alamo Colleges Police Department and for a PDF of the emergency plan, visit www.alamo.edu/district/ police/. For more information on the Alamo Alert Notification System, visit www.alamo.edu/ alert/.