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Policies, Regulations & Procedures
Educational
Opportunities
Merced College was founded in 1962 and offers students the opportunity
to obtain an associate degree, or to transfer academic credits to California
State universities or the University of California. The College offers
vocational certificates in various programs. Merced College serves all
students who live in the college district. Admission to Merced College
Each candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, or should
be a minimum of 18 years old, and should be able to take advantage of
the instruction offered. Registration at Merced College The Office of
Admissions and Records has the responsibility to admit and register
all eligible students. You may obtain an application, complete it, and
return it to any of our centers. Make an appointment to attend one of
the orientations with our staff. Call one of the following numbers:
Merced 384-6042 Los Banos 826-3495
Student
Services
We have counseling services available to assist students in the selection
of appropriate course and provide other course-related assistance and
referral. There is financial aid available for all eligible students.
There are many grants/scholarship programs to help pay for your educational
expenses. For more information, call the Financial Aid Office in Merced
at 384-6031.
Información
en Español
Oportunidades Educativas Merced College fue fundado en 1962 y ofrece
a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener el t¡tulo de Asociado en
Artes (AA), de transferir cr,ditos acad,micos a las Universidades de
California (UC) o a las Universidades Estatales de California (CSU),
y tambi,n a cualquier otra universidad. El "college" ofrece certificados
vocacionales en varios programas. Merced College est dispuesto a servir
a todos los habitantes que viven en el distrito del "college." Admisi¢n
a Merced College Cada candidato debe tener un diploma de la escuela
secundaria o el equivalente, o debe tener al menos 18 a¤os de edad y
ser capaz de sacar provecho de la instrucci¢n que se le ofrezca. Inscripci¢n
a Merced College La oficina de admisi¢n (Admissions and Records) tiene
la responsabilidad de admitir e inscribir a todos los estudiantes eligibles.
Obtenga una solicitud, ll,nela, y devu,lvala en cualquiera de nuestros
centros. Haga una cita para asistir a una de nuestras orientaciones
con nuestro personal. Llame a cualesquiera de los siguientes n£meros:
Merced 384-6042 Los Ba¤os 826-3495 Servicios Estudiantiles Tenemos servicios
de consejeros disponibles para dar consejos y ayuda tocante a las clases
necesarias para todo tipo de estudio. Hay ayuda financiera disponible
para todos los estudiantes eligibles. Hay muchos programas y becas para
pagar sus gastos educativos. Para m s informaci¢n, comun¡quese con la
oficina de ayuda financiera en Merced College y llame al 384-6031.
Information
in Hmong
Kab Ke Ntawm Txoj Kev Kawm Merced College tau pib xeeb txawm rau xyoo
1962 thiab muaj txoj kev kawm rau cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv kom kawm
tau ib daim Associate of Arts (AA) los yog Associate of Science (AS)
degree, uas muaj peevxwm tshais mus kawm tau rau University of California
(UC), California State University (CSU), thiab ntau lub tsev kawm ntawv
qeb siab. Merced College muaj kawm kom tau daim certificates rau ntau
yam txuj ci npaj mus ua hauj lwm, thiab npaj mus siv rau cov pejxeem
nyob hauv cheeb tsam nroog ntawm lub tsev kawm ntawv. Kev Nkag Mus rau
Merced College Cov yuav nkag mus kawm yuav tsum muaj ib daim high school
diploma los yog daim piv txwv, los yog yuav tsum muaj hnub nyoog 18
xyoo rov saud thiab yuav tsum muaj peevxwm to taub txog txoj kev cob
qhia. Sau Npe Kawm Ntawv nyob Merced College Qhov chaw ua hauj lwm Office
of Admissions and Records (A&R) muaj txoj hauj lwm los txais nkag thiab
sau npe kawm ntawv pub rau cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv uas npaj tau txhij
tuaj lawd. Teem caij tuaj koom lub rooj qhia txog lub tsev kawm ntawv
(orientation) nrog cov neeg khiav dejnum raws li cov xov tooj ram no:
Merced 384-6000 Los Banos 826-3495
Kev Pab Tub Ntxhais
Kawm Ntawv Peb muaj kev tuav xam pab cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv los
xaiv txhua yam lawv xav kawm nrog kev txhawb nqa thiab xa mus rau lwm
qhov chaw pab. Muaj kev pab nyiaj ua nqi kawm ntawv rau cov tub ntxhais
kawm ntawv kws tim tsum txog thiab muaj ntau hom nyiaj paj tshab hauv
ntau lub luag txhawb nqa. Yog xav tau xov ntxiv, nej hu tuaj rau lub
lookam pab nyiaj hauv Merced tau ntawm 3846031.
Academic
Honesty
Academic dishonesty is a violation of the Standards of Student Conduct.
The college has the responsibility to ensure that grades assigned are
indicative of the knowledge and skill level of each student and acts
of academic dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this responsibility.
Academic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and
misuse of college computers and software. Disciplinary actions may include
an oral reprimand; a failing grade on all or part of a particular paper,
project, or examination; or the assignment of an "F" grade in cases
where the dishonesty is more serious, premeditated, or a repeat offense.
Serious or repeated offenses may also result in suspension from the
college.
The Academic Honesty
procedure was developed by the Merced College Faculty Senate and is
administered by the Office of the Vice President of Student Personnel.
Copies are available from the Guidance Division.
Conduct
The Merced College Standards of Student Conduct, as approved by the
Board of Trustees, is available in the Student Activities Office, and
is published in the current Merced College Student Calendar/Handbook.
Merced College students are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary
manner. Students are prohibited from using or possessing drugs or alcoholic
beverages on the campus or at any school function held on or off campus.
Crime Awareness
and Campus Security
In compliance with the Federal Campus Security Act, Merced College makes
an annual and three-year security report available upon request. This
report contains procedures for students and others to report criminal
actions or other emergencies occurring on campus; the institution's
policy in responding to such reports; a statement of policy on security
and access to campus facilities; and the enforcement authority of security
personnel. The security report also contains policies which encourage
accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to campus security and appropriate
police agencies; information on programs which inform students and employees
about security procedures and practices and which encourage them to
be responsible for their own security and that of others; a description
of programs to inform students and employees about crime prevention;
and statistics on the on-campus occurrence of reported criminal offenses.
Also included in the report are policy statements on the possession,
use, and sale of alcohol and of illegal drugs; information on enforcement
of state underage drinking laws and federal and state drug laws; and
descriptions of available drug or alcohol abuse programs. Copies of
pertinent data, program information, and procedures are available from
the Campus Security Office.
Dress
There is no dress code at Merced College, but it is expected that a
student's dress will follow community standards.
Non-discrimination
It is the policy of the Merced Community College District to provide
equal employment opportunity, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative
action in the provision of educational and other services to the public,
including bidding and awarding contracts for construction, goods, and
services. The District operates in compliance with the Civil Rights
Act and its amendments, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and
all other applicable laws, regulations, and requirements related to
the receipt of Federal and/or State funds. In so doing, the District
does not discriminate, and prohibits harassment on the basis of race,
color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, mental disability,
physical disability, medical condition (cancer), marital status, or
sexual orientation.
Persons who seek
information and/or resolution of alleged acts of discrimination or harassment
are directed to contact: Affirmative Action Officer Larry Johnson, 384-6201.
Open Enrollment
Policy
It is District policy that, unless specifically exempted by statute,
every course, course section, or class, the average daily attendance
of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained
by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation
by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such
prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Title 5
of the California Administrative Code, Section 51006.
Privacy
of Records
All student records of Merced College are kept in accordance with the
provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Students may request
access to academic records which personally identify the student; the
student may challenge the accuracy of the record or the appropriateness
of its retention. Student consent is needed for the release of records
covered by the Act to outside parties (i.e. other schools, prospective
employers) except for those agencies entitled to access under the provisions
of the Act (i.e. campus officials, federal educational and auditing
officers). These provisions apply to records received and used after
November 19, 1974.
Copies of the full
text of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 are available
in the Office of Admissions and Records. Particular questions with respect
to a student's prerogative under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act should be directed to the Registrar.
Sexual Harassment
INTRODUCTION Education
Code 212.6(b) requires the adoption of a policy statement setting forth
the District's commitment to provide an educational and work environment
free from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual
harassment.
PURPOSE It is the
intent of the governing Board to deem as unacceptable any form of sexual
harassment. Such conduct undermines the integrity of the classroom and/or
the employment relationship or work/academic environment. Conduct constituting
sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the District. It is understood
that this Policy is not intended to infringe upon Academic Freedom except
to the extent provided by law.
DESCRIPTION
The Policy applies to all aspects of employment and the academic environment,
including but not limited to classroom conditions, grades, academic standing,
employment opportunities, scholarships, recommendations, disciplinary
actions, and participation in any community college activity. All District
employees who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action
up to and including termination in accordance with applicable College
Procedures, Education Code sections, and/or collective bargaining agreements.
Students who violate this Policy may be subject to disciplinary measures
up to and including expulsion in accordance with Board Policies and College
Procedures. Non-employees, such as sales representatives or service vendors
are also covered by this Policy and may be subject to corrective measures.
The District is concerned about the rights of the accused as well as the
accuser and shall afford due process rights accordingly.
DEFINITION
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual
nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting under
any of the following conditions:
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Submission
to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition
of an individual's employment, academic status, or progress;
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Submission
to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as a basis
of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual;
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The
conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the
individual's work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive work or educational environment; or
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Submission
to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the
basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits
and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through
the educational institution.
This
definition encompasses two kinds of sexual harassment:
"Quid
pro quo" sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of authority
makes educational or employment benefits conditional upon an individual's
willingness to engage in or tolerate unwanted sexual conduct.
"Hostile
environment" sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome conduct based on
sex is sufficiently severe or pervasive so as to alter the conditions
of an individual's learning or work environment, unreasonably interferes
with an individual's academic work performance, or creates an intimidating,
hostile, or abusive learning or work environment. The victim must subjectively
perceive the environment as hostile, and the harassment must be such that
a reasonable person of the same gender would perceive the environment
as hostile.
Sexual harassment
can consist of virtually any form or combination of verbal, physical,
visual or environmental conduct. It need not be explicit, nor even specifically
directed at the victim. Sexually harassing conduct can occur between people
of the same or different genders. The standard for determining whether
conduct constitutes sexual harassment is whether a reasonable person of
the same gender as the victim would perceive the conduct as harassment
based on sex. The determination of whether an environment is hostile is
based on the totality of the circumstances, including such factors as
the frequency of the conduct, the severity of the conduct, whether the
conduct is humiliating or physically threatening, and whether the conduct
unreasonably interferes with an individual's learning or work.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental sexual harassment is an academic or work environment that
is permeated with sexually-oriented talk, innuendo, insults, or abuse
not relevant to the subject matter of the class. A hostile environment
can arise from an unwarranted focus on sexual topics or sexually suggestive
statements in the classroom. An environment may be hostile if unwelcome
sexual behavior is directed specifically at an individual or if the individual
merely witnesses unlawful harassment in his or her immediate surroundings.
IMPLEMENTATION
This policy assigns ultimate responsibility for implementing the sexual
harassment policy to the District Affirmative Action Officer. He/she shall
also be responsible for insuring that other policies and procedures developed
related to sexual harassment support this policy.
RETALIATION
It is unlawful to retaliate against an employee or student who makes a
complaint of sexual harassment, who communicates with or contacts District
Compliance Officer(s) or regulatory agencies, or who is a potential witness
or participates in any manner in a sexual harassment investigation, hearing,
or proceeding.
Smoking - Administrative Procedure 2610
Smoking is permitted in all outdoor areas under the following conditions:
- All smoking materials and matches are deposited into a receptacle designated for disposal of smoking materials.
- A “no smoking” sign is not posted in the area and it is not within 20 feet of covered corridors, doors, elevators, stairways, stairwells and open windows.
- A safety and/or fire threat is not created by smoking.
- Smoking is not done in college vehicles. (A “no smoking” statement will be included on vehicle request forms and a “no smoking” sign will be installed in all District vehicles.)
- Smoke will not enter any District or District rented building. (Language will be included in rental agreements stating that smoking is not permitted indoors or near any entrances.)
Student
Equity
Merced College complies with California Community College Board of Governors'
regulations related to equity and historically under-represented groups
of students. Student equity activities include research and evaluation
of programs for under-represented students; establishing goals and schedules
for implementing these programs; and identifying funding sources for
these services. Copies of pertinent reports are available upon request
from the Vice President, Student Personnel.
Student
Right-To-Know Disclosure
In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
of 1990, it is the policy of the Merced Community College District to
make available its completion and transfer rates to all current and
prospective students. Beginning in Fall 1995, all certificate-, degree-,
and transfer-seeking first-time, full-time students were tracked over
a three-year period; their completion and transfer rates are listed
below. These rates do not represent the success rates of the entire
student population at Merced College, nor do they account for student
outcomes occurring after this three-year tracking period.
Based upon the cohort
defined above, 41.0% attained a certificate, degree, or became "transfer-prepared"
during a three-year period (Fall 1995 to Spring 1998). Students who
are "transfer-prepared" have completed 56 transferable units with a
GPA of 2.0 or better.
Based upon the cohort
defined above, 17.8% transferred to another postsecondary institution
(CSU, UC, or another California Community College) prior to attaining
a degree, certificate, or becoming "transfer-prepared" during a five
semester period (Spring 1996 to Spring 1998).
More information
about Student Right-To-Know Rates and how they should be interpreted
can be found at the California Community Colleges "Student Right-To-Know
Information Clearinghouse Website" located at http://srtk.cccco.edu.
Title IX,
504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975, Merced College does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age with respect to admission,
participation, or employment in any of its educational programs and
activities or in the provision of benefits and services to its students.
The College's Title
IX Coordinator is Janet Fujimoto, (209) 384-6102. Inquiries concerning
the application of Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination, may
be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or to the Office for Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 221 Main Street, San Francisco,
CA 95105, (800) 872-5327 (voice) or (415) 437-7786 (TDD).
The College's Section
504 and ADA Coordinator is Robert Lenz, (209) 384-6191. For information
concerning Section 504, which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of handicap, you may contact the 504 Coordinator for the Office for
Civil Rights at the above address.
The procedures for
filing a complaint may be obtained from persons listed above.
Informacion
Sobre Derechos Civiles 504 y el T¡tulo IX
En acuerdo con el T¡tulo VI del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, el
T¡tulo IX de las Reformas Educacionales de 1972, la Secci¢n 504 del
Acto de Rehabilitaci¢n de 1973, el Acto de Americanos Incapacitados,
y el Acto de Discriminaci¢n por Edad de 1975, Merced College no discrimina
en base a raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o incapacidad, para
otorgar admisi¢n, participaci¢n o empleo a cualquiera de sus programas
o actividades educacionales o en la provisi¢n de beneficios y servicios
a sus estudiantes. La coordinadora del T¡tulo IX del colegio es la Sra.Janet
Fujimoto, tel,fono (209) 384-6102. Preguntas tocante a la aplicaci¢n
T¡tulo IX, que prohibe la discriminacion en base al sexo, pueden ser
referidas a la coordinadora del T¡tulo IX o a la Oficina de Derechos
Civiles, Departamento de Educaci¢n de los EE. UU., 221 Main Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105, tel,fonos (415) 556-4275 (voz) ¢ (415) 437-7786
(TDD). El coordinador de la Secci¢n 504 del ADA del colegio es el Sr.
Robert Lenz, tel,fonos (209) 384-6191. Para informaci¢n referente a
la seccion 504, la cual prohibe la discriminaci¢n basada en la incapacitad
f¡sica, puede ponerse en contacto con el coordinador de la Secci¢n 504
o con la Oficina de Derechos Civiles en San Francisco.
Lub Luag
Title IX, 504 Thiab Cov Neeg
Amelikas Nrog Cov Cai Hais Txog Kev Puas Cev
Raws li lub luag
Title VI ntawm Pejxeem Txoj cai thaum xyoo 1964 (the Civil Right Act
of 1964), lub luag Title IX hais txog cov Cai Ntawm Txoj Kev Kawm Ntaub
Ntawv thaum xyoo 1972 (the Education Amendments of 1972), Tshooj 504
ntawm Txoj Cai Txog Kev Txhim Kho thaum xyoo 1973 (the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973), cov neeg Amelikas nrog cov Cai Hais Txog kev Puas Cev
(the American with Disabilities Act), thiab Txoj Cai Hais Txog kev Cais
Tib Neeg Los Ntawm Lub Hnub Nyoog thaum xyoo 1975 (the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975), Merced College yuav tsis cais leej twg los ntawm cev nqaij
daim tawv, pab pawg neeg, pojniam thiab txiv neej, kev puas cev los
yog lub hnub nyoog rau txoj kev ua haujlwm kev kawm ntawv txhua phab
los yog xoj kev pub thiab kev pab rau nws cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv.
Lub Tsev Kawm Ntawv
Tus Ceev lub luag Title IX yog Janet Fujimoto, (209) 384-6102. Kev xav
paub txog lub luag Title IX, uas ceev tsis pub cais poj niam los yog
txiv neej, yuav raug xa mus rau Tus Ceev lub luag Title IX, los yog
xa mus rau lub Hoobkas ntawm Pejxeem Cov Cai, U.S. Department of Education,
221 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 95105, (415) 556-4275 (ua suab) los
yog (415) 437-7786 (TDD). Tshooj 504 ntawm
Lub Tsev Kawm Ntawv
thiab tus ADA Coordinator yog Robert Lenz, (209) 384-6191. Yog xav paub
txog cov ntaub ntawv ntawm Tshooj 504, uas txwv tsis pub cais cov neeg
muaj kev puas cev, nej qhia rau tus Ceev Tshooj 504 nyob hauv lub Hoobkas
ntawm Pejxeem Cov Cai nyob rau qhov chaw saum toj no.
Statement of Informed Consent
Research, including assessment and evaluation of the teaching and learning process, will be conducted at Merced College in established or commonly accepted educational settings and will involve normal educational practices.
Information gathered related to student knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors will be kept anonymous and/or confidential, and participation exposes students to no or minimal risk of harm. By enrolling and attending Merced College courses, students have volunteered as subjects, have been fully informed, and give their consent to participate in education-based research. If the research parameters change, students will be fully informed of changes. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of release of the records and the access provided to those records. Students are protected under both FERPA law and the Human Subjects Review process.
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