2011 Spring Semester (PDF) - Los Angeles City College
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age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical ormental<br />
disability; or an appeal for residency decision; or the<br />
eligibility,disqualification or reinstatement of Financial<br />
Aid. The appeal procedure regarding Financial Aid<br />
may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office. Additional<br />
information regarding discrimination and sexual<br />
harassment procedures and policies are listed in<br />
the Schedule of Classes and the <strong>College</strong> Catalog.<br />
Procedure may be obtained from the Associate Dean<br />
of Student Life located in Learning Resource Center<br />
of the old Library, 2nd floor. For assistance, call (323)<br />
953-4000 extension 2450/2475.<br />
DRUG-FREE CAmPUS<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> adheres to, supports,<br />
and is in full compliance with requirements that<br />
maintain our college as a drug-free institution of<br />
higher education. The LACCD Board of Trustees<br />
has adopted the following standards of conduct:<br />
Students and employees are prohibited from<br />
unlawfully possessing, using or distributing illicit<br />
drugs and alcohol on district premises, in District<br />
vehicles, or as part of any activity of the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong><br />
Community <strong>College</strong> District. The LACCD Board of<br />
Trustees has adopted Rule 9803.19, which prohibits:<br />
Any possession of controlled substances which<br />
would constitute a violation of Health and Safety<br />
Code section 11350 or Business and Professions<br />
Code section 4230, any use of controlled substances,<br />
the possession of which is prohibited by the same<br />
or any possession or use of alcoholic beverages<br />
while on any property owned or used by the District<br />
or colleges of the District. “Controlled substances,”<br />
as used in this section, include, but are not limited<br />
to the following drugs and narcotics: opiates, opium<br />
and opium derivatives, mescaline, hallucinogenic<br />
substances, peyote, marijuana, stimulants,<br />
depressants, cocaine. The LACCD Board of Trustees<br />
policy on the Drug-Free Workplace restates these<br />
prohibitions. Legal Sanctions Federal laws regarding<br />
alcohol and illicit drugs allow for fines and/or<br />
imprisonment. Other legal problems include the loss<br />
of driver’s license and limitations of career choices.<br />
Health Risks Health risks associated with the abuse<br />
of controlled substances include malnutrition,<br />
damage to various organs, hangovers, blackouts,<br />
general fatigue, impaired learning, dependency,<br />
disability, and death. Both drugs and alcohol may be<br />
damaging to the development of an unborn fetus.<br />
Other Risks Personal problems include diminished<br />
self-esteem, depression, alienation from reality,<br />
and suicide. Social problems include loss of friends,<br />
academic standing and co- and extra-curricular<br />
opportunities, alienation from and abuse of family<br />
members, and chronic conflict with authority.<br />
Economic problems include loss of job, financial<br />
aid eligibility, homes, savings, and other assets.<br />
Counseling, Treatment and Rehabilitation Students<br />
should contact the LACC Counseling Office for<br />
assistance and referrals. Disciplinary Action Violation<br />
of the above Board Rules shall result in student<br />
POLICIES: Student – Continued<br />
discipline, imposed in accordance with the Student or<br />
termination of financial aid; suspension; withdrawal<br />
of consent to remain on campus; expulsion subject<br />
to reconsideration; and permanent expulsion.<br />
Furthermore, institutional policies and practices<br />
may impose disciplinary sanctions on students and<br />
employees consistent with local, state, and Federal<br />
law, up to and including expulsion, termination<br />
of employment, and referral for prosecution for<br />
violations of the standard of conduct. The <strong>Los</strong><br />
<strong>Angeles</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> District is committed to<br />
drug-free and alcohol-free campuses. We ask you to<br />
share in this commitment and dedication.<br />
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONmENT POLICY<br />
Due to requirements set forth by the Occupational<br />
Safety and Health Administration, proper attire,<br />
including shoes, eye ware, and other articles, should<br />
be worn during all class hours.<br />
FAmILY EDUCATION RIGhTS<br />
& PRIVACY ACT<br />
See Student Records and Directory Information,<br />
elsewhere in these policies.<br />
hEALTh FEE WAIVERS (STUDENT)<br />
LACCD policy exempts the following students from<br />
paying the student health fee:<br />
a. Students who depend exclusively on prayer for<br />
healing in accordance with the teaching of a<br />
bona fide religious sect;<br />
c) Students attending classes under an approved<br />
apprenticeship training programs;<br />
d) Non-Credit Education Students;<br />
e) sStudents enrolled exclusively at District sites<br />
where health services are not provided;<br />
f) Students enrolled exclusively through Instructional<br />
Television or distance education classes;<br />
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g) Students enrolled exclusively through contract<br />
education. Students exempted under the<br />
provisions of a), c) and d) above are eligible<br />
to receive the services of the college health<br />
program; all other exempted students are not<br />
eligible to receive the services of the college<br />
health program.<br />
SEx OFFENDER REGISTRATION<br />
California law requires that certain statutorily<br />
defined sex offenders notify community college<br />
law enforcement officials that they are present<br />
on campus in specific capacities. If you fall into<br />
this category, you must register with the <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
Sheriff’s Department Office.<br />
SmOKING POLICY<br />
Smoking is not permitted in any classroom or other<br />
enclosed facility that any student is required to<br />
occupy or which is customarily occupied by students,<br />
faculty, staff, and/or administrator.<br />
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY<br />
The policy of the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Community <strong>College</strong><br />
District is to implement affirmatively equal oppo<br />
tunity to all qualified employees and applicants for<br />
employment without regard to race, color, national<br />
origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, age, disability,<br />
marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.<br />
Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy<br />
is followed in all personnel practices, including<br />
recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer,<br />
demotion, treatment during employment, rate of<br />
pay or other forms of compensation, selection for<br />
training, layoff, or termination. An Affirmative Action<br />
Program will be maintained in accordance with Board<br />
Rule 101301. Inquiries regarding Workforce Diversity<br />
at <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> should be directed to the<br />
Associate Vice President, Administrative Services<br />
responsible for Human Resources.