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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.
Complaint and Grievances Procedure
Merced
College supports your right to grieve or appeal any official
action or incident which, in your judgment, is unfair or
prevents you from obtaining equal opportunities. Board
policy and
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 5530 - Student Rights and
Grievances
provides information about conditions under which students
may grieve. The administrative procedure also provides
the process to be followed. If you are unable to
resolve the issue locally at Merced College your next step
is to use the
Complaints Form* on the
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office website.
*The California Community Colleges
Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) has provided this disclosure to
you in compliance with the requirements of the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended, as regulated in CFR 34,
Sections 600.9 (b) (3) and 668.43(b). If anything in
this disclosure is out of date, please notify the CCCCO at
1102 Q St., Sacramento, CA 95814. This disclosure was
last revised on 5-09-11.
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 Christina Torres-Peters, 384-6102.
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 Christina
Torres-Peters,
(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
Everett Lovelace, (209) 384-6192. 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.Christina Torres-Peters, 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.
Everett Lovelace, tel,fonos (209) 384-6192. 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 Christina Torres-Peters, (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 Everett Lovelace, (209) 384-6192. 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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