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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
General Info
Mission & Vision
Accreditation
Clarkston Campus Directory
Covington Campus Directory
Directories for Other Centers
Technical Education Warranty
General Philosophy
Statement of Equal Opportunity
Academic Suspension Appeal Procedure
Admissions & Registration
Adult Literacy Services
Advisement
Campus Security & Student ID
Career & Job Search Services
Class Attendance Policy
Clubs and Organizations
Computing Resources Policy
Conditions Of Suspension & Dismissal
Conflict Resolution & Appeals
Definitions
Disciplinary Complaint Procedure
Distance Learning
Georgia Fatherhood Program
Graduation Advisement
Honor Societies & Activities
International Students (Student Visa)
Library Services
Miscellaneous Information
Parking for Students with Disabilities
Parking Regulations
Placement Testing
Rules & Regulations
Special Services & Student Counseling
Student Activities & SGA
Student Affairs & Advisory Council
Student Affairs Hours
Student Fees
Student Financial Services
Student Grade Appeal
Student Orientation
Student Rights
Student Right To Know
Student Success Center
The Student Charge
Tobacco-Free Environment
Violation of Law
Work Ethics
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- Student – includes all persons taking courses at DeKalb Tech, full-time and part-time, credit and non-credit, and persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with DeKalb Tech.
- New Student – includes all persons taking courses at DeKalb Tech for the first time and has not been enrolled at DeKalb Tech within the past four quarters.
- Current Student – includes all persons currently taking course or has taken course within the past four quarters.
- Faculty member –any person hired by DeKalb Tech to conduct teaching, service, or research activities.
- Staff – any person employed by DeKalb Tech who performs assigned administrative responsibilities.
- Premises – includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or controlled by DeKalb Tech (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).
- Organization – any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for DeKalb Tech recognition.
- Grievant –- the student who is making the complaint.
- Grievable issues - Issues arising from the application of a policy/procedure to the student’s specific case is always grievable. Specifically grievable are issues related to student advisement, improper disclosure of grades, unfair testing procedures and poor treatment of students.
- Non-grievable issues - Issues which have a separate process for resolution (i.e. disciplinary sanctions, FERPA, financial aid, academic grades, etc.) are not grievable and a student must take advantage of the process in place.
- Complaint - Refers to a completed Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form
- Business days - Weekdays that the DeKalb Tech administrative offices are open and weekdays when classes are in session.
- Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) - The staff member in charge of the Student Affairs division at DeKalb Tech.
- Retaliation - Unfavorable action taken, unfavorable condition created, or other action taken by a student or employee for the purpose of intimidation that is directed toward a student because the student initiated a grievance or participated in an investigation of a grievance.
- Disciplinary Committee – Any person or persons authorized by the President to determine whether a student has violated the Student Conduct Code or other regulations.
- Policy – Defined as the written regulations of DeKalb Tech as found in, but not limited to, the Student Conduct Code, Student Handbook(s), the DeKalb Tech Catalog(s), the DeKalb Tech Policy Manual, and the Policy Manual approved by the State Board for the Department of Technical and Adult Education.
- Cheating – Includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of DeKalb Tech faculty or staff.
- Plagiarism – Includes, but is not limited to the use by paraphrase or direct quotation, the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
- Hazing –an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student. Also, an act which destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.
- Academic Advisor - any person hired by DeKalb Tech to conduct program advisement for first quarter student.
- Program Advisor - faculty member that conduct program advisement for second quarter and beyond student.
- Security - Refers to any person employed by DeKalb Tech whose responsibilities include maintaining order and safety on campus.
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