FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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X. Time and Place of Inspection
A. An Applicant may inspect any public record of
FCC that the Applicant is entitled to inspect during
normal workdays.
B. The inspection shall occur where the public
record is located, unless the PIO, after taking into
account the Applicant’s expressed wish, determines
that another place is more suitable and convenient.
Safety & Security Policy
A. Frederick Community College is committed
to a workplace and campus environment free of
violence or threat of violence. The College will not
tolerate, condone, or ignore intimidating, hostile
or threatening behavior by employees, students,
vendors, visitors, or others on campus, in other FCC
owned or leased facilities, or at FCC sponsored events
regardless of their locations.
B. Frederick Community College is committed to
providing a safe and secure learning and working
environment for all students, employees, and visitors
on campus. Campus safety and security procedures
comply with Title II of the Crime Awareness and
Campus Security Act of 1990, as amended, the Health
Insurance Protection and Portability Act of 1996, and
other appropriate local, State and federal regulations.
C. Frederick Community College uses silent video
technology at all of its campus locations to ensure a
safe and secure learning and working environment
for all College students, employees, and visitors. Silent
video technology is used selectively and strategically
on campus for monitoring areas where situations
might merit it (e.g., Testing Center, parking lots,
building entrances, etc.). Silent video technology
shall not infringe upon Academic Freedom (policy
4.00). The President’s Administrative Staff (PAS),
in consultation with others as appropriate, will
determine the specific instances and locations that
necessitate the use of silent video technology on
campus. The College utilizes visible signage and
published information to notify employees, students,
and the public that silent video technology is in use
on campus.
Student Publications Policy
The College recognizes the advantages of College-
sponsored student publications. It is recommended
that their content should be positive and
constructive. However, the editorial freedom enjoyed
by students is to be governed by the canons of
responsible journalism.
Student Withdrawal Policy
and Procedures
I. Philosophy and Scope
Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the
“College”) is committed to enhancing student
persistence, success, and completion. The College
recognizes that circumstances may arise whereby
a student feels it is in his/her best interest to
withdraw from a credit course. Students should
consult with their instructor, an academic advisor,
or a counselor prior to making a decision to
withdraw. Students who wish to drop a continuing
education course should follow the Tuition Refund
Policy and Procedures
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There may be circumstances where the College
determines that it is in the best interest of a
student or the College community to initiate an
administrative withdrawal of a student from a
credit or continuing education course.
II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy
and Procedures
A. “Withdrawal” means a student-initiated
action to withdraw from a course after the
Add/Drop period, but within the Withdrawal
Period; the student will remain on the roster
with inactive status, having no obligation to
complete any further coursework or attend class;
the student will receive a grade of “W” on his/
her transcript which is not calculated into the
grade point average; the course withdrawal may
impact the student’s academic standing and
financial aid.
B. “Withdrawal Period” means the period of
time in which students can withdraw from a
course which occurs after the Add/Drop period
and concludes on a specific date as published in
the Schedule of Classes.
C. “Retroactive Withdrawal” means a
student-initiated request to the Admissions and
Academic Policies Committee to withdraw from
a course after the Withdrawal Period.
D.“Administrative Withdrawal”refers to action
taken by the College resulting in withdrawal of a
student from a course or courses.
E.“BERT” refers to the Behavior Evaluation and
Response Team, comprised of campus officials
who receive and evaluate faculty and staff
concerns regarding student behavior that may
be disruptive, self-injurious, or potentially pose
a risk of harm to the health, safety, or property
of any person or of the College, or otherwise be
dangerous.
F. “College community” includes trustees,
students, and all employees of the College as
well as any independent contractors or other
third parties to the extent articulated under
contractual agreements.
G.“College Support Person” means an
employee of the College chosen to accompany
and assist a student during an appeal hearing.
A student is entitled to have a College Support
Person of his/her choice. The College Support
Person cannot be a fact witness or provide
statements in the proceedings. The College
Support Person is a non-participant who is
present to assist a student by taking notes or
providing emotional support and reassurance.
H. “Student Request for Reenrollment
Committee”refers to a standing committee
of the College to whom students may request
consideration of reenrollment.
I. “Direct Threat” is defined as a high probability
of substantial harm to the health and safety of
others.
J.“Formal Assessment” refers to a
comprehensive mental health evaluation or
medical assessment that results in an evaluative
report that is rendered by a licensed mental
health or medical provider.
K. “Individual Assessment” refers to an
assessment that relies on current medical
knowledge or on the best available objective
evidence, to reasonably determine whether a
student poses a direct threat to the health or
safety of others.
L. “Non-punitive temporary separation”
refers to a temporary separation of a student
from the College that is not a disciplinary
sanction.
M. “Qualified Professional”refers to an
individual who is licensed to practice in the field
of mental health or medicine.
N. “Workdays” means Monday through Friday
when the College is officially open for business
and does not include weekends, holidays, or
other days the College is closed.
III. Withdrawal
A. Students may withdraw from a credit course(s)
after the defined Add/Drop period but before the
published deadline in the Schedule of Classes.
Students who withdraw from a credit course(s) will
receive a grade of “W.”The withdrawn credit course
and the grade of “W” will appear on the student’s
transcript, however, no credit or quality points will
be assigned. Students must submit a completed
Add/Drop form to the Welcome Center or they may
withdraw online via PeopleSoft.
For athletes, veterans, financial aid recipients,
and international students, a “W”may have an
adverse impact on their athletic eligibility, housing
allowance, veterans’ benefits, financial obligation,
academic progress, or visa status. Because of the
potential impact of a withdrawal, students should
confer with the Counseling & Advising Office,
Financial Aid Office, Veterans Center, or Athletic
Director prior to initiating a course withdrawal.
B. Procedures for Withdrawal