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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 25ALPHA GAMMA SIGMAAlpha Gamma Sigma is the official Lake Tahoe Community Collegehonor society. Its purpose is “to foster . . . and recognize scholarship,”and it is widely recognized in government, business, and institutionsof higher learning.Students with 18 or more college credits who are currently enrolled atLTCC with at least a 3.00 grade point average are eligible for initialmembership. Alpha Gamma Sigma membership will be noted onstudents’ transcripts.To obtain further data or apply for membership, please visit theStudent Services Office.ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF LAKE TAHOECOMMUNITY COLLEGEStudent Center, ext. 229The goal of the Associated Student Council (ASC) is to provideeffective student representation, and to direct student activities thatstimulate the intellectual, physical, and social life of students atLTCC. All students currently registered for credit course(s) areconsidered members of the Associated Students.The Associated Student Council is the governing body of theAssociated Students and is empowered to conduct the business of theAssociated Students of LTCC. All candidates and members of the ASCmust maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average, and must maintain aminimum of eight units during the period of his/her office. For moreinformation, contact the Associated Student Council Office in theStudent Center or visit their Web site link on the LTCC home page.SECRET ORGANIZATIONSMembership in secret fraternities, sororities, and organizations, asdescribed in California Educational Code (Section 76035), isprohibited. LTCC students who participate in such groups shall besubject to the penalties outlined in the Education Code.HAZINGSection 32050-51 of the Education Code makes participation in anykind of hazing a misdemeanor. Hazing is defined as “any method ofinitiation into a student organization or such an organization whichdegrades or disgraces or which causes bodily harm to any studentattending any college or school in California.”STUDENT LIFECRIME AWARENESS ANDCAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990Lake Tahoe Community College has had no incidents of majorcrime. Students are encouraged to report any criminal activity oncampus to college officials and local police as necessary. All collegesare required by law to provide crime statistics for their campuses. ALake Tahoe Community College Incident Report form (available inthe administrative offices) should be completed by the personreporting the crime. All students and employees should call 911 inthe event of an emergency.REPORTED CRIMINAL OFFENSESOffense 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Murder 0 0 0 0 0Rape 0 0 0 0 0Robbery 1 0 0 0 0Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 0Aggravated Battery 0 0 0 0 0Burglary 1 1 0 1 0Burglary - Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0Vandalism 0 0 0 0 0Hit and Run 1 0 0 1 1Grand Theft 1 0 0 1 0Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 0Petty Theft 3 0 1* 0 0Dom. Violence 2 0 0 0 0Hate Crimes 0 0 0 0 0* (2007) Bicycle stolen on campus.ARRESTS FOR CRIMES ON CAMPUSCrime 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Liquor Law Violations 0 1 0 0 0Drug Abuse Violations 1 0 0 0 0Weapons Possession 0 0 0 0 0Disorderly Conduct 0 0 0 0 0Resisting Arrest 0 0 0 0 0Outside Warrant Arrest 0 0 0 0 0Suspended License 0 0 0 1 0Trespassing 0 0 0 0 1PARKINGParking is provided for students on the campus in clearly designatedareas. Certain parking places are reserved for handicapped students.Students are advised to comply with regulations posted in the parkinglot. Violators of posted regulations will be issued citations.SMOKINGSmoking is prohibited inside all College buildings. Smoking ispermitted 50 feet from College buildings and in the designatedsmoking shelter.