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LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011 33PREREQUISITE APPEAL PROCEDUREA student may appeal a prerequisite or corequisite by filing aPrerequisite or Corequisite Appeal Petition. This form can beobtained from Student Services.1. Students must meet with a counselor to submit a petition.2. The appeal petition will be processed within five working daysof its receipt, and the student notified accordingly.3. If the appeal is upheld, the student will remain in the course.4. In the event the petition is denied the student will be disenrolled;however, the student may appeal the decision withinfive days in writing directly to the Vice President, AcademicAffairs and Student Services. A rationale for the appeal must beincluded, along with any new documentation. Students will benotified of the appeal decision within three working days.GROUNDS FOR APPEAL• The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in thecourse or program despite not meeting the prerequisite orcorequisite.• The student possesses the skills/knowledge necessary to protectthe health or safety of him/herself and others despite notmeeting the stated health and safety prerequisite.• The prerequisite or corequisite course is either unlawfullydiscriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatorymanner. (Student has the right to file a formal complaint ofunlawful discrimination; if the student elects to proceed withthe prerequisite appeal, completion of the appeal procedureshall be deemed to constitute an informal complaint pursuantto Title 5: section 59327.)• The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goalof his or her educational plan because the prerequisite orcorequisite has not been made reasonably available.• The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established inaccordance with the District’s process for establishingprerequisites or corequisites.• The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5.CREDIT FOR PREREQUISITESGranting a student request to appeal a prerequisite on the basis ofequivalent knowledge does not give the student academic credit forthat course. For example, a student may be allowed to enroll inSpanish 102 by demonstrating knowledge equivalent to Spanish101, but no credit for Spanish 101 will be granted. If the studentneeds credit for Spanish 101 to meet degree or transfer requirementsfor example, it might be more appropriate for the student to pursuethe college’s credit by examination process. If successful, Spanish 101would appear on the student’s transcript with the appropriate unitsand the student would also meet the prerequisite for Spanish 102.POLICIES & PROCEDURESCollege Policies &ProceduresATTENDANCE POLICYRegular attendance in class and laboratory sessions is an obligationassumed by every student at the time of registration. By being absentfrom class, the student misses both the content of the particularsession and continuity of the course as developed in a single period ofwork. Students who stop attending and are not dropped by theinstructor risk receiving an “F” grade for the course.IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP ACLASS(ES). The following District-Wide Attendance Policy hasbeen adopted:1. Students should always attend the first class meeting unless theyhave made special arrangements with the instructor. Manyclasses are impacted. The instructor may drop a student if theymiss the first meeting so that another student can be admitted.After the first meeting, a student may be dropped from classwhenever total absences are two more than the number of timesa class meets per week; however, it is ultimately the student’sresponsibility to drop the class, and the assumption should notbe made that this was done automatically by the instructor.2. In the case of excessive absences where special circumstancesexist, and where no previous arrangements have been made, apetition for continuance may be filed by the student with theinstructor and a counselor. A student may remain in the classuntil the petition is acted upon.MATRICULATIONMatriculation is a process which brings a college and a student whoenrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of realizing thestudent’s educational objective. The agreement acknowledgesresponsibilities of both parties to attain those objectives through thecollege’s established programs, policies, and requirements.On the college’s part, the agreement includes providing an admissionprocess; an orientation to college programs, services and procedures;pre-enrollment assessment and a suitable curriculum or program ofcourses; follow-up on student progress with referral to supportservices when needed; and a program of institutional research andevaluation.On the student’s part, the agreement includes expression of at least abroad educational intent at entrance and willingness to declare aspecific educational objective within a reasonable period of enrollment.This would require diligence in class attendance, completion ofassigned course work, completion of courses and maintenance ofprogress toward an educational goal according to standards establishedby the college and the State of California. Failure on the student’s partto fulfill such responsibilities may result in suspension or terminationof matriculation services.Students wishing to challenge matriculation requirements, or file acomplaint regarding the application of matriculation regulations, maydo so in writing to the Dean of Student Services. The rationale andany relevant documentation to justify an exception to the requirementsmust be included with the student's request.