Welcome to Wake Tech!
We welcome you to Wake Technical Community College. Our administration, faculty, and staff sincerely
hope your time here will be productive and rewarding, and we are committed to helping you in the pursuit
of your academic and career goals.
This Student Handbook has been designed to assist you. It includes Wake Tech’s mission statement,
grading policies, codes of conduct, and other important matters of policy and procedure. We hope you will
find it beneficial in the organization of your time and work.
Please call on us as you begin or continue on your educational journey. We’re glad you’ve chosen Wake
Tech, and we think you’ve come to the right place!
Sincerely,
Dr. Stephen C. Scott
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Wake Tech!...............................................................................................................1
Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................4
College Goals ...............................................................................................................................4
General Information ......................................................................................................................5
Wake Technical Community College Directory .........................................................................5
Other Important Numbers..........................................................................................................6
Student Services...........................................................................................................................7
Student Rights and Responsibilities .............................................................................................7
Appendices .................................................................................................................................24
Support Services.........................................................................................................................34
Student Financial Aid ..................................................................................................................42
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship ............................................................................43
Student Activities ........................................................................................................................45
Student Chapters of Professional Organizations and Clubs .......................................................46
Student Government Association Constitution ...........................................................................51
Maps and Directions to Wake Tech Campuses ..........................................................................51
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POLICY STATEMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Wake Technical Community College offers equal employment and educational opportunities to all employees,
students, prospective employees, and prospective students.
Affirmative Action, Equal Employment and Educational Opportunities, and compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act are viewed by the Board of Trustees as an integral part of the mission and purpose of Wake Technical
Community College.
Questions concerning this policy should be addressed to:
Student matters:
Dean of Students
(919) 866-5404
Employee matters:
Director of Human Resources
(919) 866-5937
Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS ACCREDITATION
Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone number 404-679-4501) to
award the associate’s degree.
CHANGES IN CURRICULUM, FEES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The Board of Trustees and/or administration of Wake Technical Community College reserve the right to change at
any time, without notice: graduation requirements, fees, and other charges; curriculum, course structure, and content;
and other such matters as may be within its control, or within the control of an outside agency; notwithstanding any
information set forth in this handbook. Most Health Sciences curricula have policies and procedures unique to their
programs including policies relating to satisfactory student progress. These policies and procedures will supersede
the general policies and procedures in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook. Health Sciences
Handbooks are given to students once they are enrolled in a health-related curriculum.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Wake Technical Community College is to help improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong
educational, training, and service needs of its diverse community. The College is committed to promoting individual
success in the workplace and higher education and to promoting cultural, social, and economic development. In
pursuit of its mission, this public two year comprehensive postsecondary educational institution adheres to an open
door policy by offering quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities to all adults regardless of age, sex,
socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. To meet the needs of its community, the College
focuses on providing support services, resources, community outreach, and partnerships; programs in basic skills
development; vocational, technical, and occupational training; and college/university transfer preparation.
Our Vision
At Wake Technical Community College, our vision is a college that exceeds the expectations of its stakeholders for
effective lifelong education and workforce training by providing world-class programs, services, and resources
through an approach that models and teaches the core values of respect, responsibility, critical thinking,
communication, and collaboration.
Core Values
Wake Tech seeks to provide a model for other institutions of higher education and an example for students through
its commitment to five core values.
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Respect—Respect is a prerequisite for enhancing learning. Community members who respect themselves and
others help create a safe, yet open, climate of learning.
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Responsibility—Responsibility is the root of success. Students who assume personal responsibility for their
education will reach their goals. Responsible students also make contributions to their communities.
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Critical Thinking—Critical thinking is the fundamental purpose of higher education. The ability to solve problems
through the application of appropriate skills is essential in all disciplines.
•
Communication—Communication is increasingly the key competency for living and working in the information
age. Communicating effectively in oral and written forms through traditional and new media is a powerful tool for
personal and career success.
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Collaboration—Collaboration brings together individual knowledge and talents, and creates teams that are
greater than the sum of their parts. Such teamwork maximizes benefits to individuals and the community.
College Goals
Student Success
Provide a dynamic learning environment to ensure successful achievement of students’ goals by administering sound
policies, curricula, instruction, and support services.
Workforce Development
In collaboration with Regional Economic Development Partnerships, identify the workforce needs of emerging jobs in
rural and urban economies in North Carolina. Develop and implement the educational and training programs
necessary to meet the workforce needs of each community college service area in North Carolina and promote
recruitment, retention, and development of high quality faculty and staff necessary to achieve the educational and
training objectives of the community college system and provide North Carolina with a world-class workforce.
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Diverse Populations Learning Needs
Provide North Carolina citizens with the opportunity to develop essential skills for lifelong learning. Upgrade and retrain North Carolina learners for the workplace through flexible, accessible, and customized educational and training
programs within their communities.
Resources
Continuously research, analyze, and secure the resources necessary to fulfill the mission of the North Carolina
Community College System and develop processes for measuring the effectiveness of resource allocations and
utilization within the North Carolina Community College System.
Technology
Encourage and support North Carolina Community College faculty and staff in the effective and efficient uses of
instructional technology and administrative computing systems to improve the delivery of academic programs to
North Carolina citizens.
Community Services
Provide courses and support service activities for the enrichment of the community’s civic, economic, and cultural
needs.
General Information
Wake Technical Community College Directory
Information Center
919-866-5500
Monday — Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WebAdvisor: https://webadvisor.waketech.edu
College Switchboard
919-866-5000
Monday — Friday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Continuing Education
919-866-5800
Monday — Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Main Campus
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-5696
919-866-5000
The News and Observer Adult
Education Center
1920 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC
27604-2147
919-334-1500
Western Wake Campus
3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC
27518-2277
919-363-1013
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Health Sciences Campus
2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh, NC
27610-2092
919-231-4500
Other Important Numbers
Adult Education Center..........334-1500
Adult High School
Information.............................334-1500
Bookstore...............................866-5959
Career Resources
Center………….....................866-5460
College/University Transfer
Advising Center.....................866-5474
Continuing Education
Course Information................866-5800
Credit Course Information......866-5500
Disability Support
Services.................................866-5670
Enrollment and Records
Services.................................866-5700
Financial Aid..........................866-5417
GED Information
Main Campus.........................866-5280
AEC & all other locations.......334-1500
Health Sciences Campus......231-4500
Individualized Learning Center
Main Campus.........................866-5276
Health Sciences Campus......250-4241
International Student
Information.............................866-5428
Libraries
Main Campus.........................866-5644
Health Sciences.....................231-4500
Main Campus Switchboard....866-5000
Non-Credit Course
Information.............................866-5800
Online Registration
https://webadvisor.waketech.edu
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State Personnel
Development Center..............733-2474
Veterans Information......... 866-5401 or 866-5402
Wake Technical Community College
Foundation, Inc......................866-5924
Western Wake Campus.........363-1013
Student Services
Mission and Goals
The mission of Student Services at Wake Technical Community College is to support the educational goals of the
institution and contribute to the cultural, social, intellectual, and physical development of students, regardless of age,
sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability.
To accomplish its mission, Student Services has established the following continuous goals:
A.
To interpret and distribute to students, prospective students, and the public the College’s objectives, policies,
and educational opportunities.
B.
To assist students in selecting, entering, progressing within, and completing a course of study, whether associate
degree, diploma, or certificate, for the purposes of obtaining basic education, career upgrading, or cultural
enrichment.
C. To provide a professionally competent and continuing counseling program to assist students with academic,
vocational, personal, and socioeconomic problems, as well as to assist in transfer to a senior institution.
D. To serve as the advocate for students in their interactions with the administration of the College.
E.
To record, maintain, protect, and make available to authorized persons information accurately reflecting the
efforts and achievements of the College’s students.
F.
To provide a comprehensive program to remove as many financial barriers to education as possible for those
unable to pay.
G. To provide educational and growth opportunities through a comprehensive program of student government
and other student activities and events.
H. To promote and encourage programs related to the health, safety, and physical well-being of students.
I.
To report student data properly to appropriate agencies.
J.
To work cooperatively with the Institutional Effectiveness and Research Office and the Grants Development
Office.
K.
To provide employment opportunities for students and alumni and to provide support to employers in meeting
their workforce needs.
L.
To continuously evaluate and improve Student Services.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
I.
General
Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends
upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community. Students
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should exercise their freedom with responsibility. As members of the academic community, students are subject to
the obligations which accrue to them by virtue of this membership. As members of the larger community of which the
college is a part, students are entitled to all rights and protection accorded them by the laws of that community.
By virtue of their membership in the community, students are also subject to all laws, the enforcement of which is the
responsibility of duly constituted authorities. When students violate laws, they may incur penalties prescribed by
legal authorities. When students violate college regulations, they are subject to disciplinary action by the college
whether or not their conduct violates the law. If a student’s behavior simultaneously violates both college regulations
and the law, the college may take disciplinary action independent of that taken by legal authorities.
II.
General Rights and Privileges
A.
Students shall enjoy all the rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution of the United
States and by the state of North Carolina.
B.
Students are free to pursue their educational goals through appropriate opportunities for learning in the
classroom and on the campus. Student performance will be evaluated on an academic basis, not on
opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
C. Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry, and assembly without restraint or censorship,
subject to reasonable and nondiscriminatory rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner.
D. Students have the right to inquire about and to propose improvements in policies, regulations, and
procedures affecting the welfare of students through established student government procedures, campus
committees, and college offices.
E.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) provides safeguards regarding the
confidentiality of and access to student records. Students and former students have the right to review their
official records and to request a hearing if they challenge the contents of these records. Other than directory
information, no records shall be made available to unauthorized personnel or groups inside or outside the
college without the consent of the student involved, except under legal compulsion.
* Students have the right to appeal academic penalties—See Section IV
* Students have the right to appeal disciplinary actions—See Section IV
* Students have the right to a fair hearing of grievances—See Section V
* Students have the right to appeal course grades—See Section VI
III. Student Responsibilities
A.
Academic Integrity Policy
1. Expectations
Wake Technical Community College expects the highest personal integrity in all academic work and
behavior. Effective education depends on an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, and creating such an
atmosphere is the responsibility of both students and instructors. This atmosphere is based on a foundation
of mutual commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and individual responsibility. Since this
atmosphere requires students and instructors to maintain the highest integrity in all their academic
endeavors, students will be asked to sign a statement of academic integrity upon entering Wake Tech.
Cheating and plagiarism, as defined below, are forms of academic dishonesty that violate the integrity of any
academic process.
2. Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy
a)
Cheating: Cheating is defined as (1) receiving, giving, or helping another student receive or give
any information during a quiz, test, examination, or individual assignment; (2) using unauthorized
materials or equipment such as notes or books during a quiz, test, or examination; (3)
communicating the subject matter or contents of a quiz, test, or examination to another student
unless specifically authorized by the instructor to share it; (4) taking a quiz, test, or examination for
another student; (5) obtaining quiz, test, or examination questions beforehand; (6) tampering with
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the grading of a quiz, test, or examination; or (7) working with others in completing take-home
quizzes, tests, examinations, or individual assignments unless the instructor specifically authorizes
collaborative work.
b)
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as stealing or passing off as one’s own the ideas or words of
another person. When students present the words or ideas of another person in a written
assignment, they must document their source(s) as described in the MLA Handbook or as directed
by the instructor of the course. Plagiarism also includes (1) having another person write a paper
and submitting it as one’s own; (2) copying all or part of a paper from another student or another
source, such as the Internet; or (3) allowing another person to copy one’s work.
See Appendices A and B for more examples of cheating and plagiarism.
B.
Student Code of Conduct
1. Expectations
All students and staff have the right to a safe, peaceful, and honest educational environment. Therefore,
when, in the judgment of college officials, a student’s conduct disrupts or threatens to disrupt the college
community, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken to restore and protect the safety, peace, and
integrity of the community. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with generally
accepted standards of scholarship and conduct. The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct (the Student
Code) is not to restrict student freedom but to protect the rights of individuals in their academic pursuits.
College employees and students engaged in patient care activities are encouraged to know their HIV and
HBV status.
2. Violations of the Student Code
a)
Prohibited Conduct: Students are prohibited from engaging in any conduct which materially and
adversely affects the educational process, including the following:
i)
Theft of, misuse of, or intentional damage to college property, or theft of or damage to
property of a member of the college community or a campus visitor on college premises or
at college functions
ii)
Trespassing, including unauthorized entry or presence on the property of the college or in
a college facility or any portion thereof to which entry or presence has been restricted
iii)
Violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy (See Appendix C)
iv)
Lewd or indecent conduct on college premises or at college-sponsored or collegesupervised functions
v)
The use of profane, lewd, or obscene speech or like expressive behavior (including the
wearing of clothing displaying such language, pictures, or symbols); the use of defamatory
or racist speech or like expressive behavior; or the use of any speech or behavior implying
a physical threat or likely to provoke violence or retaliation
vi)
Mental or physical abuse of any person on college premises or at college-sponsored or
college-supervised functions, including verbal or physical actions which threaten or
endanger an individual’s health or safety
vii)
Violation of the Sexual Harassment Policy (See Appendix E)
viii)
Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration, or disciplinary
proceedings, or other college activities, including public service functions and other duly
authorized activities on college premises
ix)
Occupation or seizure in any manner of college property, a college facility, or any portion
thereof for a use inconsistent with prescribed, customary, or authorized use
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b)
c)
x)
Participating in or conducting an assembly, demonstration, or gathering in a manner which
threatens or causes injury to person or property; which interferes with free access to,
ingress, or egress of college facilities; which is harmful, obstructive, or disruptive to the
functions of the college; remaining at the scene of such an assembly after being asked to
leave by a college official
xi)
Possession of firearms, fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, and other types of weapons
on college property or at any college function (except in connection with a collegeapproved activity)
xii)
Setting off a fire alarm or using or tampering with fire safety equipment on college
premises or at college-sponsored or college-supervised functions, except with reasonable
belief in the need for such alarm or equipment
xiii)
Gambling on college premises or at college-sponsored or college-supervised functions
xiv)
Smoking and/or using other forms of tobacco products in classrooms, shops, and labs or
other unauthorized areas on college premises
xv)
Violation of college regulations regarding the operation and parking of motor vehicles
xvi)
Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records or instruments of
identification with intent to deceive
xvii)
Failure to comply with instructions of college officials acting in performance of their duties
xviii)
Violation of the terms of disciplinary probation or any college regulation during the period
of probation
xix)
Fiscal irresponsibility such as failure to pay college-levied fines, failure to repay collegefunded loans or the passing of worthless checks to college officials
xx)
Violation of a local, state, or federal criminal law on college premises adversely affecting
the college community’s pursuit of its proper educational purposes
xxi)
The unauthorized accessing or attempting to access, manipulating or retrieving files,
programs, or data from any college computer system
xxii)
The disruption, disturbance, or interference with any classroom activity or staff operation
by playing loud, threatening, or obscene music
xxiii)
Engagement in any action that is disruptive to orderly classroom instruction without
limitations to the use of cell phones or pager calls. Students are therefore required to
disengage all such devices when present in a classroom.
Academic Penalties: The following academic penalties can be imposed by an instructor, a
department head, or a division dean for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy:
i)
Loss of Grade: A zero for the assignment.
ii)
Loss of Credit: An F for the course and removal from the current semester roll.
Disciplinary Actions:
i)
The following disciplinary actions can be imposed by an instructor or college official for
violations of the Academic Integrity Policy or the Student Code:
(a)
Admonition: A warning to the student that his/her behavior is unacceptable and
that if the pattern of behavior continues, said student will face disciplinary action
up to and including suspension from the College.
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(b)
Reprimand: A written communication which gives official notice to the student
that he/she has violated the Student Code and any subsequent violation of the
Student Code may carry heavier penalties because of this prior infraction.
(c)
Emergency Suspension: If an instructor or college official determines that a
student’s conduct poses a threat to the health or well-being of any member of the
academic community or the activities of the college, he/she may suspend the
student from a class or the college until the Dean of Students, or designee, can
investigate the student’s conduct. Prior to suspension, the student shall be given
the opportunity to explain his/her conduct to the suspending instructor or college
official.
NOTE: The designee of the Dean of Students for the Basic Skills Division may extend the emergency suspension up
to one week.
The instructor or college official invoking such suspension shall file a charge under Section IV.B. with the Dean of
Students within approximately one (1) working day following the incident. The Dean shall resolve the matter in a
timely fashion utilizing the steps outlined below in Section IV.B.
ii)
The following disciplinary action can only be imposed by the Dean of Students, or the
Registrar, when applicable:
(a)
General Probation: An individual may be placed on general probation when
involved in a minor disciplinary offense. General probation has two (2) important
implications: the individual is given a chance to show his/her capability and
willingness to observe the Student Code without further penalty; secondly, if
he/she errs again, additional sanctions will be imposed for this violation. This
probation will be in effect for no more than two (2) terms.
(b)
Restrictive Probation: Restrictive probation results in loss of good standing and
notation of such is made in the individual’s record. Restrictive conditions may
limit activity in the college community and/or access to specified college facilities.
Generally, the individual will not be eligible for initiation into any local or national
organization, and may not receive any college award or other honorary
recognition. The individual may not occupy a position of leadership or
responsibility with any college or student organization, publication, or
activity. This probation will be in effect for not less than two (2) terms. Any
violation of restrictive probation may result in immediate suspension.
(c)
Restitution: Paying for damaging, misusing, destroying, or losing property
belonging to the college, college personnel, or students.
(d)
Withholding: A student’s transcript, diploma, or right to register may be withheld
when financial obligations are not met.
(e)
Suspension: Exclusion from a program or the College and/or all activities of the
College for a specified period of time. This sanction is reserved for those
offenses warranting discipline more severe than probation, or for repeated
misconduct. Students who receive this sanction must get specific written
permission from the Dean of Students before returning.
(f)
Expulsion: Dismissing a student from campus for an indefinite period. The
student loses his/her student status. The student may be readmitted to the
college only with the approval of the Vice President of Student Services.
(g)
Group Probation: Given to a college club or other organized group for a specified
period of time. If group violations are repeated during the term of the sentence,
the charter may be revoked or activities restricted.
(h)
Group Restriction: Removing college recognition during the term or semester in
which the offense occurred or for a longer period (usually not more than one
other term). While under restriction the group may not seek or add members,
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hold or sponsor events in the college community, or engage in other activities as
specified.
(i)
Note:
Steps
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Group Charter Revocation: Removal of college recognition for a group, club,
society, or other organization for a minimum of two years. Re-charter after that
time must be approved by the Vice President of Student Services.
Some divisions of the College have policies that specify violations that will result in suspension or expulsion
for a first offense. Students should carefully read the policies of the division or department in which they are
enrolled as a degree student.
Due Process Avenues of Action
Violations of Academic integrity Policy
Instructor meets with student to discuss charge and determine
culpability and penalty
If student contests, department head hears both parties and
confirms, alters, or dismisses penalty
If student contests, division den hears evidence and renders
decision regarding culpability and penalty
If student contests, a written appeal of the determination of the
division dean to the Disciplinary Review Committee is submitted
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Violations of the Student Code
or Other Applicable Academic Policies,
Codes, or Standards of Conduct
Instructor or College official meets with student to discuss charge;
submits 1069 report to Dean of Students
Dean of Students investigates charge, including meeting with student
Dean of Students determines culpability and penalty and informs
student and original 1069 issuer of resolution
If student wishes to appeal the Dean of Students’ determination, a
written request for an appeal before the Disciplinary Review
Committee is submitted
Decision of Committee is final except for cases of discrimination on
Decision of Committee is final except for cases of discrimination on
the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability; and
the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability; and
for cases in which student contends that procedural due process was
for cases in which student contends that procedural due process
denied
was denied
Cases alleging discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national
Cases alleging discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race,
origin, religion, or disability; or in which the affected student contends
national origin, religion, or disability; or in which the affected student
that procedural due process was denied may be appealed to the
contends that procedural due process was denied may be appealed
College President, and if the President’s decision is contested, may
to the College President, and if the President’s decision is
be appealed to the Board of Trustees
contested, may be appealed to the Board of Trustees
The Disciplinary Committee is selected from a pool of members by the Vice President of Student Services
(for violations of the Student Code) or the Vice President for Curriculum Services (for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy).
Violations of both areas of conduct by a student may be presented at the same appeals hearing.
Please see details for specific policy requirements in the accompanying text.
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IV. Procedural Due Process for Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy, the Student Code, or Other
Applicable Academic Policies, Codes, or Standards of Student Conduct
A.
Scope of this Procedure: This procedure is to be utilized by College administration, faculty and students in
the event of alleged academic violations of the College’s Academic Integrity Policy, Student Code, or other
academic-related College policies, codes, or standards of student conduct. Students who desire to appeal
sanctions imposed as the result of non-academic conduct or behavior must utilize the Student Grievance
Procedure provided in Section V below.
B.
Reporting to Dean of Students: When any academic penalty or disciplinary action is imposed by an
instructor, a department head, a division dean, or a College official, the Dean of Students will be informed
and will keep a record of the incident. In the event of severe or multiple violations of the academic integrity
policy, the Student Code, or other applicable academic policy, code, or standard of student conduct, the
Dean of Students will notify the appropriate academic dean(s). If disciplinary action is called for, the Dean of
Students will also notify the student in writing of the nature of the charges and the disciplinary action
imposed or recommended. At any point during the disciplinary process the accused student may consult
with the College’s Director of Counseling for information about the College’s disciplinary procedure, options
that are available under this procedure, and procedural requirements. The accused student may also, at his
or her sole expense, consult with legal counsel of the student’s own selection.
C. Due Process Procedures: The imposition of any academic penalty or disciplinary action will occur
only after adherence to the steps listed below.
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Due Process Procedures for Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy
STEP 1: Student – Instructor/College Official
In the case of a suspected violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, the instructor or College official will meet with
the student. If the instructor or College official concludes that no violation has occurred, the incident will not be
reported, and no record will be kept. Mere suspicion of a violation will not result in a penalty to the student.
1.
If an instructor or other College official determines that an academic violation of the Academic Integrity Policy
has occurred, the instructor will endeavor to meet with the affected student(s) within approximately two (2) days.
2.
If, after meeting or attempting without success to meet with the affected student(s), an instructor or other College
official determines that a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy has occurred, the instructor or College official
may file charges with the Dean of Students using the Student Code Violation Form 1069. In this situation, go to
STEP 4.
In either case, STEP 1 should be completed within approximately five (5) working days of discovery of the
suspected violation.
Filing of Charges
Any College official, faculty member, or student may file charges with the Dean of Students against any student or
student organization for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Within approximately five (5) working days of
discovery of the event, the individual(s) making the charge must submit a completed Student Code Violation Form
1069, which includes:
1.
Name of the student(s) or student organization(s) involved;
2.
Specific provision(s) of the Academic Integrity Policy violated;
3.
Description of the incident(s), including time, place, and date the incident(s) occurred;
4.
Names of person(s) directly involved in or witnesses to the incident(s);
5.
Any action taken that related to the incident; and
6.
Desired solution(s).
The statement of the charge should be forwarded directly to the Dean of Students.
STEP 2: Student – Department Head
If the student contests the instructor’s finding, the student must, within five (5) working days, after receiving written
notice of the charges, appeal to the department head, who will review the matter. Instructors must present
documentation of the incident along with any physical evidence of the violation.
Within approximately five (5) working days after receiving the written appeal, the department head will make a written
determination of whether a violation has occurred and impose an appropriate penalty.
STEP 3: Student – Division Dean
If the student contests the department head’s finding, the student may, within five (5) working days after receipt of the
department head’s finding, further appeal in writing to the division dean.
Within approximately five (5) working days after receiving the student’s written appeal, the division dean will make a
determination of whether a violation has occurred and impose an appropriate penalty. A copy of the findings of the
division dean will be forwarded to the Dean of Students within two (2) days of the appeal meeting. If the student
decides to appeal the decision of the division dean, go to STEP 6.
Procedural Due Process for Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy or Other Applicable Academic Policy, Code, or
Standard of Student Conduct.
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A suspected violation of the Student Code shall be reported to the Dean of Students by faculty or staff as described
above; however, instead of proceeding from the instructor or College official through the Department Head and
Division Dean, the filing of charges via the 1069 form directly to the Dean of Students initiates the due process
procedure.
STEP 4: Preliminary Investigation and Decision
Within approximately five (5) working days after receipt of charges involving a violation of the Student Code, the Dean
of Students shall endeavor to complete a preliminary investigation of the charge which shall, if possible, include an
in-person meeting with the affected student. During the meeting with the Dean of Students, the student shall be
confronted with the evidence against him/her and shall be given the opportunity to respond. In instances in which the
student cannot be reached to schedule an appointment with the Dean or where the student refuses to cooperate, the
Dean shall send a certified letter to the student’s last known address which shall inform the student of the charge(s).
Within approximately five (5) working days after the charge is filed, the Dean shall send the student his/her decision
by certified mail, return receipt requested. The Dean’s decision shall include a statement of the Dean’s determination
of whether the student violated the Student Code or other applicable academic policies, codes, or standards of
student conduct.
1.
If the Dean determines that the student has not violated a provision of the Student Code, or other applicable
academic policy, code, or standard of student conduct, then the decision shall state that the charges have
been dismissed.
2.
If the Dean determines that the student has violated the Student Code, or other applicable academic policy,
code, or standard of student conduct, the decision shall include:
a.
A statement of the specific provision(s) of the Student Code or other applicable academic policies, codes, or
standards of student conduct that the student violated;
b.
A statement of disciplinary actions imposed;
c.
A statement of the student’s right to appeal the decision;
d.
Instructions governing the appeals process (Section IV); and
e.
A statement that the student may consult with the College’s Director of Counseling for information about the
College’s disciplinary procedure, options that are available under this procedure, and procedural
requirements.
The Dean shall send a copy of the statement of the charges and the decision to the Vice President of Student
Services, the Director of Counseling, and the initiator of the charge.
STEP 5: Notice of Appeal
If the charged student disagrees with the determination of the Dean of Students, the student may request a hearing
before the Disciplinary Review Committee.
For appeals concerning violations of the Student Code or other applicable academic policies, codes, or standards of
student conduct:
The student must deliver a written request for a hearing to the Vice President of Student Services within three (3)
working days of the student’s receipt of the appropriate Dean’s decision.
For appeals concerning violations of the Academic Integrity Policy:
The student must deliver a written request for a hearing to the Vice President of Curriculum Education Services within
three (3) working days of the student’s receipt of the appropriate Dean’s decision. The request for a hearing must
also include the names of those persons in the Disciplinary Review Committee pool to whom the student objects and
the reason(s) the student objects to those persons reviewing the charges against him or her. A list of the members of
the Disciplinary Review Committee Pool can be obtained from the Dean of Students.
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STEP 6: Appointment of Disciplinary Review Committee
Within approximately five (5) working days after receiving the request for a hearing, the Vice President of Student
Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services shall appoint a Disciplinary Review Committee from the
members of the Disciplinary Review Committee Pool.
Composition of the Disciplinary Review Committee Pool: The Disciplinary Review Committee Pool shall be composed
of fifteen (15) members appointed as follows:
•
Five faculty members appointed by the President of the College
•
Five staff members appointed by the President of the College
•
Five student members recommended by the Student Government Association and appointed by the President of
the College. Committee members will serve at the pleasure of the President with replacements appointed by the
President as necessary.
Composition of a Disciplinary Review Committee:
•
Each Disciplinary Review Committee shall be composed of one staff member, one student member, and one
faculty member from the Disciplinary Review Committee Pool.
•
The Vice President of Student Services shall serve as the Committee chairperson and shall be a non-voting
member of the Committee.
•
The Vice President shall not appoint to a Disciplinary Review Committee any person in the Disciplinary Review
Committee pool who has personal knowledge of any of the facts relating to the charges pending against the
student or to whom the student has made a reasonable objection.
STEP 7: Procedures for Hearings before a Disciplinary Review Committee
1.
The following shall occur within approximately five working (5) days of the appointment of the Disciplinary
Review Committee:
a.
If not previously provided, the Dean shall provide the Committee and the student charged with a written
statement of charges, which shall include the information listed in STEP 4 (Filing of Charges).
b.
The Committee shall set a date and time for the hearing within approximately eighteen (18) work days from
the date of the appointment of the Committee.
The Committee shall provide the accused student with a statement of the student’s basic procedural rights
outlined in STEP 2.
c.
2.
d.
The Dean and the student shall exchange any documents they expect to present to the Disciplinary Review
Committee.
e.
The Dean and the student shall exchange the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of their witnesses.
f.
The student shall provide the Dean and the Committee with his current address and telephone number.
g.
Members of the Committee shall inform the parties of any facts which could reasonably affect their ability to
give the parties a fair hearing. If either party objects to the continued service of such member and any
member of the Committee concurs in that objection, then such member shall resign from the Committee.
Within approximately three (3) working days, the Vice President of Student Services or the Vice President of
Curriculum Education Services shall appoint a new member of the Committee. The new Committee member
shall be subject to the same qualifications and obligations as the original Committee members.
A Disciplinary Review Committee shall guarantee the student the following basic procedural rights:
•
The right to present relevant evidence and witnesses in his or her defense.
•
The right to a hearing before an impartial Disciplinary Review Committee.
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3.
•
The right to know the identity of the person(s) bringing the charge(s) against him or her.
•
The right to hear the evidence against him or her and the right to cross-examine witnesses against him or
her.
•
The right to be represented at the hearing before the Committee by legal counsel retained at the student’s
expense, provided that the student gives notice in writing of such legal representation to the Vice President
of Student Services at least two (2) working days in advance of the hearing to allow the College’s legal
counsel sufficient notice.
The Conduct of the Committee Hearings
a.
Hearings before the Committee shall be confidential and shall be closed to all persons except the
following:
i. The accused student and any licensed attorney retained by the student;
ii. the Dean of Students;
iii. the Vice President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services;
iv. the witnesses to be called by the parties;
v. the College faculty member(s), employee(s), student(s), or other individual(s) who brought the
charges, and any attorney(s) representing such persons;
vi. one or more persons who are recording the hearing on behalf of the College as provided in these rules.
b.
The role of the Vice President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services
during the hearing shall be to serve as advisor to the Committee, to facilitate the conduct of the hearing, and
to provide for the Committee’s administrative needs.
c.
The role of the Dean of Students during the hearing shall be to listen to the evidence presented and, when
necessary or appropriate, to ask additional questions of any witnesses presented.
d.
At the Committee’s discretion, all witnesses other than the accused student and the College faculty
member(s), employee(s), student(s), or other individual(s) who brought the charges may be sequestered.
e.
An electronic recording or court reporter transcription of the hearing will be made in accordance with the
instructions of the Vice President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services.
Such electronic recording or court reporter transcription will become the property of the College, and access
to them will be determined by the Vice President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum
Education Services. All electronic recordings or court reporter transcriptions will be filed in the office of the
Dean of Students.
f.
At the College’s discretion, a licensed attorney, who may also be the College’s attorney, may represent the
College faculty member(s), employee(s), student(s), or other individual(s) who brought the charges. In the
event that the attorney assisting the College faculty member(s), employee(s), student(s), or other
individual(s) who brought the charges is the College’s legal counsel, such attorney may not represent,
consult with, or provide any legal assistance to the Disciplinary Review Committee. Subsequent to the
issuance of the Disciplinary Review Committee’s determination, the College’s legal counsel may represent
and provide legal assistance related to the charges to the Vice President for Legal Services, the President,
and the Board of Trustees.
g.
The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner, and the North Carolina Rules of Evidence shall not
be applicable.
h.
The order of presentation at the hearing shall be as follows:
i.
The Chairman of the Disciplinary Review Committee shall explain the hearing procedure to all
parties, witnesses, and legal counsel.
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ii.
The charging party or parties or their legal counsel may make a brief opening statement addressing
their contentions.
iii.
The accused student or the student’s legal counsel may make a brief opening statement
addressing, in summary fashion, the student’s contentions.
iv.
The charging party or parties or their legal counsel may present their witnesses. After the charging
party’s questioning of each witness, the accused student or the student’s legal counsel may
question the witness, followed by questioning by the Committee members and the Dean of
Students. Then the charging party or counsel, the Committee members, and the Dean of Students
may ask follow-up questions.
v.
The accused student or the student’s legal counsel may present their witnesses. After the accused
student’s questioning of each witness, the charging party or parties or their legal counsel may
question the witness, followed by questioning by the Committee members and the Dean of
Students. Then the charging party or parties or their legal counsel, the accused student or the
student’s legal counsel, the Committee members, and the Dean of Students may ask follow-up
questions.
vi.
The charging party or parties or their legal counsel may present rebuttal witnesses. After the
charging party’s questioning of each rebuttal witness, the accused student or the student’s legal
counsel may question the rebuttal witness, followed by questioning by the Committee members
and the Dean of Students. Then the charging party or parties or their legal counsel, the accused
student or the student’s legal counsel, the Committee members, and the Dean of Students may ask
follow-up questions.
vii.
The accused student or the student’s legal counsel may present rebuttal witnesses. After the
accused student’s questioning of each rebuttal witness, the charging party or parties or their legal
counsel may question the rebuttal witness, followed by questioning by the Committee members
and the Dean of Students. Then the accused student or the student’s legal counsel, the charging
party or parties or their legal counsel, the Committee members, and the Dean of Students may ask
follow-up questions.
viii.
The charging party or parties or their legal counsel and the accused student or the student’s legal
counsel may produce documentary evidence to be considered by the Committee.
ix.
The Committee Chair may limit the questioning of witnesses and may exclude witness testimony or
documents presented to the Committee on the basis of redundancy or relevance to the issues
before the Committee.
x.
At the conclusion of testimony, the accused student or the student’s legal counsel may make a brief
closing statement to the Committee, followed by a brief closing statement by the charging party or
parties or their legal counsel.
xi.
The hearing shall then be adjourned and the Committee may at that time or at such other times as
the Committee shall agree deliberate in unrecorded executive session.
i.
The Committee shall have the authority to adopt supplementary rules of procedure consistent with this
policy.
j.
The Committee shall have the authority to render written advisory opinions concerning the meaning and
application of this policy.
k.
Within approximately five (5) working days of the completion of a hearing, the Committee shall meet in
executive session to determine whether there has been a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, the
Student Code, or other applicable College policy, code, or standard of student conduct and if so, to impose
sanctions.
l.
Decisions of the Committee shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence as determined by a
majority of the Committee.
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m. The unanimous or majority decision of the Committee shall be contained in a single written determination
and shall be dated and signed by all members of the Committee in agreement with the decision. This written
decision shall contain:
i.
A statement that the charges were not proven by a preponderance of the evidence; or
ii.
A statement of the specific provision of the Academic Integrity Policy, the Student Code, or other
applicable policy, code, or standard of student conduct that the student violated, with a description
of the facts supporting that conclusion; and
iii.
A statement of the sanction to be imposed in accordance with the Academic Integrity Policy, the
Student Code, or other applicable policy, code, or standard of student conduct, which shall be no
greater than the sanction imposed by the appropriate Dean.
n.
A dissenting member of the Committee may write a minority opinion if he or she is unable to agree with
decision of the majority.
o.
Within approximately five (5) working days of the decision of the Committee, the Vice President of Student
Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services shall deliver a copy of the majority decision
and if applicable, any minority opinion, to the Dean of Students, the initiator(s) of the charges, the Office of
the President, the Director of Counseling, the attorneys representing the accused student and charging
parties, and the College’s attorneys. The Vice President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum
Education Services shall also send a copy of the decision and any minority opinion, if applicable, by
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the accused student at the student’s last known address.
STEP 8: Appeal to the President
An appeal may be made to the President of the College on the following basis:
1.
Appeals in which the student is alleging discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or
disability.
2.
Procedural error or errors which seriously impact the outcome or findings of the Disciplinary Committee.
If a student desires to appeal a decision of a Disciplinary Review Committee, he or she must deliver a written request
for such appeal to the President within three (3) working days of receipt of the Committee’s decision. The request
should describe in detail those findings, decision, or sanction imposed by the Committee which the student contests
and the reasons the student contends that such findings, decision or sanction are erroneous. After an appeal has
been made to the President, the College shall, within approximately twenty (20) working days after receiving the
appeal, cause the recording of the evidentiary hearing before the Disciplinary Review Committee to be transcribed,
and copies of such transcript to be distributed to the President and the accused student or the student’s legal
counsel. In rendering a decision on the accused student’s appeal, the President may consider only the testimony and
other evidence presented at the hearing before the Disciplinary Review Committee. The President shall have the
authority to affirm, remand, modify, or reverse the findings, decision, or sanction imposed by the Committee. The
effect of any modifications made by the President of the findings, decision, or sanction imposed by the Committee
may be either to increase or decrease the severity of the sanctions imposed by the Committee. In his written decision
on the accused student’s appeal, the President shall recite the basis for any modifications made in the findings,
decision, or sanction imposed by the Committee. Within approximately twenty (20) working days of receiving the
transcript of the hearing before the Committee, the President shall send the student his decision on the student’s
appeal by certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of the President’s decision shall also be sent to the Vice
President of Student Services or Vice President of Curriculum Education Services, Dean of Students, the initiator(s)
of the charges, the Director of Counseling, the attorneys representing the accused student and charging parties (if
applicable), and the College’s attorneys.
The decision of the President constitutes the final determination of the College on all issues raised in the charge and
appeal.
The College shall make every reasonable effort to comply with the timeliness requirements specified in the Academic
Integrity Policy, the Student Code, or other applicable policy, code, or standard of student conduct. The President
shall investigate significant failures on the part of College officials to comply with these timeliness requirements and
take appropriate action. The College’s failure to meet any deadline shall not exempt or excuse the student from any
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determinations made or sanctions imposed under the Academic Integrity Policy, the Student Code, or other
applicable policy, code, or standard of student conduct.
A student’s decision to withdraw from school during a disciplinary proceeding shall not affect the College’s right to
continue the disciplinary process or impose sanctions.
To the extent allowable under the law, a charged student must complete and comply in full with the appeals process
described above, as a condition precedent to filing any civil proceeding against the College related to any of the
charge(s) initiated against the student, the sanctions imposed on the student at any stage of the process, the
College’s compliance with the appeals process, or the sufficiency of due process afforded the accused student.
STEP 9: Appeal to the Board of Trustees
The decision of the President is final as to all student appeals made under Section IV of the “Student Rights and
Responsibilities – Policies and Procedures” except those in which the student is alleging discrimination on the basis
of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability. In the event that the student is alleging discrimination on the
basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability, the full Board of Trustees will serve as the College’s final
appellate authority. To initiate this final step of the grievance process, a student who is not satisfied with the
determination made by the President may appeal the ruling to the full Board of Trustees. In order to be considered ,
the appeal must be made in writing within fifteen (15) working days after the date the President’s determination is
mailed to the student and must be addressed to the Secretary, Board of Trustees, Wake Technical Community
College, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603.
After an appeal has been made to the full Board of Trustees, the College shall, within approximately ten (10) working
days after receiving the appeal, cause copies of the recording of the evidentiary hearing before the Disciplinary
Review Committee to be distributed to the student or to their legal counsel and to each member of the Board of
Trustees. At a time designated by the Chairman of the Board within approximately fifteen (15) working days after the
notice to the parties, the full Board of Trustees will endeavor to meet in Executive Session to consider the appeal. At
such meeting, the student or his or her attorney and the President or the President’s legal counsel or delegate will be
permitted to appear before the full Board of Trustees in Executive Session and to present a summary argument of not
more than fifteen (15) minutes in length relating to the merits of the appeal. At the conclusion of these arguments, the
full Board of Trustees will excuse the parties and those who presented the summary arguments (except the Board’s
legal counsel) and, continuing in executive session, will then act to sustain, reverse, or modify the actions of the
President. The Board may postpone, adjourn, and reconvene the meeting as often as it deems desirable to discuss
and consider the evidence and to accommodate the schedules of the members. Within approximately ten (10)
working days after the full Board of Trustees has concluded its deliberations on the appeal, the Board will notify the
parties by mail of its determination. The decision of the full Board of Trustees is final, except as otherwise expressly
provided by law.
D. Extension of Time Limitations, Effect of Failure to Comply with Time Requirements, or Voluntary Withdrawal
At any point during the procedure outlined in this Section, the Vice President of Student Services or Vice
President of Curriculum Education Services may, as applicable and in his or her sole discretion, extend any of
the time limitations or deadlines for filing charges, notices, appeals, or other documents required under this
Section, or for taking any actions or rendering any determinations provided in this Section.
If a student fails to comply with any of the time requirements set forth herein with respect to completing and
delivering the documents required to pursue his or her appeal, to appear or be represented at any hearing, or
otherwise to meet his or her other obligations under these procedures, then the last decision rendered on behalf
of the College will stand as final, and all proceedings will be terminated.
The College shall make every reasonable effort to comply with the timeliness requirements specified in the
Student Code. The President shall investigate failures to comply with the timeliness requirements and take
appropriate action. The College’s failure to meet any deadline shall not exempt the student from any sanctions
imposed under the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Code, or other applicable policy, code, or standard of
student conduct.
A student’s decision to withdraw from school during a disciplinary proceeding shall not affect the College’s right
to continue the disciplinary process or impose sanctions.
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Simplified Grievance and/or Appeal Procedure
Appeal Procedure
Grievance Procedure
Time Allowed
1
Student is charged with violation of
Academic Integrity or Student Code.
Instructor or College official informs student
of charge.
A student raises a non-grade related issue regarding
an instructor, staff member or the College as a whole.
Student meets with instructor or College official to
discuss concern.
2 working days
2
Student meets with instructor or College
official to discuss charge. If student contests
instructor or College Official’s recommended
sanction, he or she may appeal to Head of
Department (or staff supervisor if College
official).
If not resolved, the grievance will be brought to the
Department Head or staff supervisor responsible for
the area in which the problem or incident occurred.
Student explains grievance.
10 working
days
3
Student meets with Department Head to
discuss alleged infraction. If student contests
Department Head’s recommended sanction,
he or she may appeal to Dean or Manager
of Division.
If not resolved, the grievance may be brought to Dean
or Manager of Division. Student explains grievance. If
student contests, a written request to have a
grievance hearing is submitted.
10 working
days
4
Student meets with Dean or Manager of
Division to discuss alleged infraction. If
student contests recommended sanction, he
or she may request a hearing before the
Disciplinary Committee.
Grievance is presented to the Grievance Committee,
chaired by the Vice-president of the Service Area in
which the problem or incident occurred.
18 working
days
5
Disciplinary Committee hears evidence and
makes final recommendation for sanctions.
Grievance Committee hears evidence and makes final
recommendations.
10 working
days
Only the Dean of Students or Registrar may
carry out sanctions recommended by the
Disciplinary Committee.
Time allowed for steps to be taken is subject to
change by consent of both parties.
A student may appeal decisions to the
President and Board of Trustees only in
cases in which the student is alleging
discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race,
national origin, religion, or disability.
Grievances may NOT be heard if related to individual
grades or the result of reported disciplinary action.
Steps
V.
Student Grievance Procedure
A. Purpose
The purpose of the student grievance procedure is to provide a system to resolve student complaints against
faculty and staff concerning the following:
1.
Alleged discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, or other conditions,
excluding sexual harassment complaints. Sexual harassment complaints should in the first instance be
directed to the Dean of Students unless the alleged harasser is the Dean. In that case, the complaint shall
be directed to the Vice President of Student Services. Because of the sensitive nature of this kind of
complaint, a conference with the Dean of Students or Vice president will replace the first step of the
grievance procedure listed below. The Dean will consult with the student to determine the appropriate
action. If the grievance is not resolved after this meeting, then the remainder of the grievance procedure
provided in Section V will be followed.
2.
Academic matters, excluding the assignment of individual student grades (except where unlawful
discrimination in grading is alleged).
Grievance Process
The student may elect to seek assistance from the Dean of Students at the beginning or during any step in the
grievance process. The Dean serves as an impartial resource person to (a) help provide advice and counsel on the
proper procedures associated with filing and resolving grievances; (b) help individuals identify specific issues involved
in grievance complaints; and (c) assist in developing approaches, including written grievances, by which individuals
can pursue their grievances within the spirit and intent of the Student Grievance Procedure.
NOTE: The grievance process provided under this Section (Section V. Student Grievance Procedure) may not be
utilized in lieu of the process provided in Section IV above (Procedural Due Process for Violations of the Academic
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Integrity Policy, the Student code, or Other Applicable Academic Policies, Codes, or Standards of Student Conduct)
to prosecute charges or to protest actions relating to academic misconduct. Alleged violations of the Academic
Integrity Policy, the Student Code, or other applicable academic policy, code, or standard of student conduct, whether
or not formally (1069 form) reported to the Dean of Students, must be addressed through the process in Section IV
above.
STEP 1: Student – Instructor
The student must go to the instructor or staff member where the alleged problem originated. An attempt will be made
to resolve the matter equitably and informally at this level. The conference must take place within five (5) working
days of the incident which generated the complaint.
STEP 2: Student – Department Head
If the grievance cannot be resolved at the instructor or staff member level, the student may appeal to the department
head or the staff member’s supervisor, who will review the grievance. An attempt will be made to resolve the matter
equitably and informally at this level. The conference must take place within ten (10) working days of the incident
which generated the complaint.
STEP 3: Student – Academic Dean
If the grievance is not resolved in Steps 1 or 2, a student who desires to continue the grievance process must file a
written grievance using the Student Grievance Form 1070. The Student Grievance Form shall be made available to
the student by the Dean of Students. Upon request, the Dean of Students will explain the grievance process to the
student. The completed Student Grievance Form must be presented to the Dean of Students within seven (7) working
days after completing Step 2 in the grievance process. The Dean of Students will then refer the grievance to the
division dean or service area supervisor involved. The division dean or service area supervisor shall endeavor to
respond in writing to the student, with a copy sent to the Dean of Students, within approximately ten (10) working
days of receipt of the grievance form.
STEP 4: Student – Student Grievance Committee
If the written statement of the division dean or service area supervisor does not satisfy the grievant, a student who
desires to continue the grievance process must submit a written request for a hearing before the Student Grievance
Committee. The student’s written request for a hearing before the Student Grievance Committee must be received by
the Dean of Students within five (5) working days after the student receives the written response of the division
dean or service area supervisor. The student’s request shall include a copy of the original grievance form and the
reason the division dean’s or service area supervisor’s response is unsatisfactory. A copy of the division dean’s or
service area supervisor’s response must be attached to the request by the student.
Upon receipt of a student’s written request for a hearing before the Student Grievance Committee, the Dean of
Students shall promptly notify the Vice President of Curriculum Education Services, who shall promptly appoint a
three-member Student Grievance Committee. The Vice President of Curriculum Education Services may either
appoint an ad hoc Student Grievance Committee or select a Student Grievance Committee from the Disciplinary
Review Committee Pool appointed annually by the President (Section IV.B.STEP 7). The Student Grievance
Committee shall include at least one student.
The Vice President of Curriculum Education Services shall serve as chairperson of the Committee. Upon its
appointment, the Vice President of Curriculum Education Services shall promptly inform the Dean of Students in
writing of the members of the Student Grievance Committee.
The Dean of Students will send copies of the appeal to the members of the Committee, the person against whom the
grievance has been made, and if such person is an employee of the College, the employee‘s supervisor. The person
against whom the grievance was filed shall be given an opportunity to respond in writing to the chair of the
Committee.
The Student Grievance Committee shall endeavor to conduct the hearing between five (5) and fifteen (15) working
days following the date the Dean of Students has received the student’s written request for a hearing. A
postponement may be granted by the chairperson upon written request of either party if, in the Chairperson’s
discretion, the reason stated justifies such action.
When a Student Grievance Committee hearing is scheduled, the parties involved are entitled to:
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1.
A written notice of the complaint;
2.
A written notice of the time and place of the hearing. This notice shall be forwarded to all parties at least five (5)
working days prior to the hearing unless they waive this requirement;
3.
An opportunity to review all available evidence, documents, or exhibits that each party may present at the
hearing;
4.
Access to the names of the witnesses who may testify;
5.
An opportunity to appear in person and present information on his or her behalf, call witnesses, and ask
questions of any person present at the meeting.
6.
Representation by legal counsel at the hearing before the Committee, retained at the party’s expense; provided
that the party gives notice in writing of such legal representation to the Vice President of Curriculum Education
Services at least two (2) working days in advance of the hearing to allow the College’s legal counsel sufficient
notice.
The Conduct of the Committee Hearings
1.
Hearings before the Committee shall be confidential and shall be closed to all persons except the following:
a.
the grievant and party or parties against whom the grievance is addressed;
b.
the Dean of Students; and
c.
witnesses who shall
i. give testimony singularly and in the absence of other witnesses, and
ii. leave the committee meeting room immediately upon completion of their testimony.
2.
An electronic recording of the hearing will be made. The electronic recording will become the property of the
College, and access to it will be determined by the Vice President of Student Services. All electronic recordings
will be filed in the office of the Dean of Students.
3.
The Committee shall have the authority to adopt supplementary rules of procedure consistent with this policy.
4.
The Committee shall have the authority to render written advisory opinions concerning the meaning and
application of this policy.
5.
Within approximately five (5) working days of the completion of a hearing, the Committee shall meet in executive
session to render a determination on the grievance.
6.
Decisions of the Committee shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence as determined by a majority
of the Committee.
7.
The decision of the Committee shall be in writing.
8.
Within approximately five (5) working days of the decision of the Committee, the Vice President of Curriculum
Education Services shall send a copy of the decision to the Dean of Students, the grievant, the party or parties
against whom the grievance is addressed, and the Office of the President.
STEP 5: Student – Appeal to the President
An appeal may be made to the President of the College on the following basis:
1.
Appeals in which the student is alleging discrimination of the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion,
or disability.
2.
Procedural error or errors, which seriously impact the outcome or findings of the Disciplinary Committee.
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If the grievant or the party or parties against whom the grievance is addressed desire to appeal a decision of the
Student Grievance Committee, he or she must deliver a written request for such appeal to the President within three
(3) working days of receipt of the Committee’s decision. The request should describe in detail all reasons or bases
upon which the grievant or the party contends that the decision of the Student Grievance Committee is erroneous.
After an appeal has been made to the President, the College shall, within approximately twenty (20) working days
after receiving the appeal, cause the recording of the evidentiary hearing before the Student Grievance Committee to
be transcribed and copies of such transcript to be distributed to the President. The President shall have the authority
to affirm, remand, modify, or reverse the decision or the findings of the Committee. Within approximately twenty (20)
working days of receiving the transcript, the President shall send the grievant and the party or parties against whom
the grievance has been filed his decision by certified mail, return receipt requested.
The decision of the President is final as to all student appeals, except those in which the grievant is alleging
discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability. In the event the grievant is alleging
discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, or disability, the full Board of Trustees will serve
as the College’s final appellate authority.
STEP 6: Student – Appeal to the Board of Trustees
To initiate this final step of the grievance process, a grievant or the party or parties against whom the grievance has
been filed who is not satisfied with the determination made by the President may appeal the ruling to the full Board of
Trustees. In order to be considered, the appeal must be made in writing within fifteen (15) working days after the date
the President’s determination is mailed to the grievant or the party or parties against whom the grievance has been
filed Community College, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603.
After an appeal has been made to the full Board of Trustees, the College shall, within approximately ten (10) working
days after receiving the appeal, cause copies of the recording of the evidentiary hearing before the Student
Grievance Committee to be distributed to the grievant and the party or parties against whom the grievance has been
filed or to their legal counsel and to each member of the Board of Trustees. At a time designated by the Chairman of
the Board within approximately fifteen (15) working days after the notice to the parties, the full Board of Trustees will
endeavor to meet with the grievant and the party or parties against whom the grievance has been filed or his or her
attorney, and the President or the President’s legal counsel or delegate will be permitted to appear before the full
Board of Trustees in Executive Session and to present a summary argument of not more than fifteen (15) minutes in
length relating to the merits of the appeal. At the conclusion of these arguments, the full Board of Trustees will
excuse the parties and those who presented the summary arguments (except the Board’s legal counsel) and,
continuing in executive session, will then act to sustain, reverse, or modify the actions of the President. The Board
may postpone, adjourn, and reconvene the meeting as often as it deems desirable to discuss and consider the
evidence and to accommodate the schedules of the members. Within approximately ten (10) working days after the
full Board of Trustees has concluded its deliberations on the appeal, the Board will notify the parties by mail of its
determination. The decision of the full Board of Trustees is final, except as otherwise expressly provided by law.
B. Effect of Failure to Comply with Time Requirements or Voluntary Withdrawal
If a student fails to comply with any of the time requirements set forth herein with respect to completing and delivering
the documents required to pursue his or her appeal, to appear or be represented at any hearing, or otherwise to meet
his or her other obligations under these procedures, then the last decision rendered on behalf of the College will
stand as final, and all proceedings will be terminated.
The College shall make every reasonable effort to comply with the timeliness requirements specified in the Student
Code. The President shall investigate failures to comply with the timeliness requirements and take appropriate action.
The College’s failure to meet any deadline shall not exempt the student from any sanctions under the Student Code.
A student’s decision to withdraw from school during a disciplinary proceeding shall not affect the College’s right to
continue the disciplinary process or impose sanction.
VI. Course Grade Appeal Policy
A. Faculty Responsibility for Grades
A part of faculty responsibility at Wake Technical Community College is the assignment of student grades according
to methods that are professionally acceptable, communicated to everyone in the class, and applied to all students
equally.
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A student who has a disagreement with an instructor’s professional judgment in grading would normally attempt to
resolve the matter through dialogue with the instructor who issued the grade. The College believes that the
preservation of its academic integrity requires that it generally refrain from review of or participation in an instructor’s
evaluation of student performance in cases where the instructor is merely using his or her professional judgment. The
College acknowledges, however, that on occasion, exceptional circumstances may arise in which a student should
have the opportunity to appeal a grade. When circumstances warrant, a student may make use of the following
appeals process.
In the event the student is contending that the disputed grade was rendered on account of or was influenced by the
student’s age, race, sex, national origin, religion, or disability, the student must utilize the grievance procedure
described in Section V above in lieu of the procedure described below.
B. Course Grade Appeals Process
STEP 1:
A student who wishes to contest a course grade must initiate the appeals process with the instructor of the course
within 30 days of the posting of that semester’s final course grades.
STEP 2:
Within five (5) working days of the appeal, a student who is unable to resolve the disagreement with the instructor,
and who wishes to appeal the grade beyond the authority of the instructor, must complete a Grade Appeal Form,
which then becomes the document of record. This form is available from the department head.
STEP 3:
The department head will decide within approximately five (5) working days whether a review of student work is
required, and if necessary, the manner by which any such review of student work will be performed. The department
head will also decide on an appropriate action.
STEP 4:
A student who is unable to resolve the disagreement through dialogue with the department head may appeal, within
five (5) working days, to the academic dean of the division. The academic dean will investigate and decide within
approximately five (5) working days on an appropriate action. The academic dean’s assessment will be considered
final.
Appendices
Appendix A
Academic Dishonesty
In this section defining student violations of academic integrity: (a) “intent” refers only to the intent to commit the
dishonest action; other aspects of the student’s motive (e.g., a desire to avoid academic suspension, or to help a
friend) are not material in determining whether an act of dishonesty has been performed; and (b) “authorization” is
legitimate only if given by the faculty member responsible for the evaluation of the student’s work.
Cheating – Intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids, devices, or
other assistance in any academic exercise. This definition includes unauthorized communication of information during
an academic exercise.
Examples: Copying from another student’s paper or receiving unauthorized assistance during a quiz, test or
examination; using books, notes, or other devices (e.g., calculators) when these are not authorized; procuring without
authorization tests or examinations before the scheduled exercise (including discussion of the substance of
examinations and tests when it is expected that they will not be discussed); copying reports, laboratory work,
computer programs or files, and the like from other students; collaborating on laboratory or computer work without
authorization and without indication of the nature and extent of the collaboration; sending a substitute to take an
examination; receiving assistance in locating or using sources of information in an assignment where such assistance
has been forbidden by the instructor.
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Fabrication and Falsification – Intentional alteration or invention of any information or citation in an academic
exercise. Falsification refers to the alteration of information; fabrication refers to the invention or counterfeiting of
information.
Examples:
Fabrication – Inventing or counterfeiting data, research results, information or procedures; inventing data or faking
research procedures to make it appear that the results of one process are actually the results of several processes;
counterfeiting a record of internship or practicum experiences.
Falsification – Altering the record of data or experimental procedures or results; false citation of the source of
information (e.g., reproducing a quotation from a book review while indicating that the quotation was obtained from
the book itself); altering the record of or reporting false information about practicum or clinical experiences; altering
grade reports or other academic records; submitting a false excuse for absence or tardiness in a scheduled academic
exercise; altering a returned examination paper and seeking re-evaluation and grading.
Multiple Submissions – The submission of substantial portions of the same academic work (including oral reports) for
credit more than once without authorization.
Examples: Submitting the same paper for credit in two courses without instructor permission; making minor revisions
in a credited paper or report (including oral presentations) and submitting it again as if it were new work. (Different
aspects of the same work may receive separate credit; e.g., a report in history may receive credit for its content in a
history course and for the quality of presentation in a speech course.)
Plagiarism – Intentional presentation of the work of another as one’s own without proper acknowledgement of the
source. The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging sources is when the ideas or information are
common knowledge. (Note: For more information regarding plagiarism, see Appendix B.)
Examples: Submitting as one’s own the work of a “ghost writer” or commercial writing service; directly quoting from a
source without citation; paraphrasing or summarizing another’s work without acknowledging the source; using facts,
figures, graphs, charts, or information without acknowledgment of the source. Plagiarism may occur orally and in
writing. It may involve computer programs and files, research designs, distinctive figures of speech, ideas and
images, or generally any “information” which belongs to another.
Abuse of Academic Materials – Intentional destruction, theft, or concealment of library or other resource material.
Examples: Stealing or destroying library or reference materials needed for common academic exercises; hiding
resource materials so others may not use them; destroying computer programs or files needed in academic work;
stealing or intentionally destroying another student’s notes or laboratory experiments. (Note: The offense of abuse of
academic materials shall be dealt with under this Code only when the abuse violates standards of integrity in
academic matters, usually in a course or experience for which academic credit is awarded.)
Complicity in Academic Dishonesty – Intentionally helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic
dishonesty.
Examples: Intentionally allowing another to copy from one’s paper during an examination or test; intentionally
distributing test questions or substantive information about the material to be tested before the scheduled exercise;
collaborating on academic work knowing that the collaboration will not be reported; taking an examination or test for
another student, or signing a false name on an academic exercise. (Note: Collaboration and sharing information are
characteristics of academic communities. These become violations when they involve dishonesty. Instructors should
make expectations about collaborations clear to students. Students should seek clarification when in doubt.)
Appendix B
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of the distinctive ideas or words belonging to another person without adequate
acknowledgement of that person’s contribution. In the context of academic work the standards for acknowledging
sources are very high. An author must give due credit whenever quoting another person’s actual words; whenever
using another person’ ideas, opinions, or theories; and whenever borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative materials,
unless the information is common knowledge.
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A.
Direct Quotation: Every direct quotation must be identified by quotation marks or by appropriate indentation, and
must be promptly acknowledged. The citation must be complete and in a style appropriate to the academic
discipline.
Example: The following is an example of an unacknowledged direct quotation:
Original Source: “To push the comparison with popular tale and popular romance a bit further, we may note that the
measure of artistic triviality of works such as Sir Degare or even Havelok the Dane is their casualness, their
indifference to all but the simplest elements of literary substance. The point is that high genre does not certify art and
low genre does not preclude it.” (From Robert M. Joran, Chaucer and the Shape of Creation/Howard University
Press, 1967/p. 187.)
Student Paper: “To push the comparison with popular tale and popular romance a bit further, you can note that the
measure of the artistic triviality in some works of Chaucer’s time period is their casualness, their indifference to all but
the simplest elements of literary substance. The point is that high genre does not certify art and low genre does not
preclude it.”
B.
Paraphrase: Prompt acknowledgement is required when material from another source is paraphrased or
summarized in whole or in part in one’s own words. To acknowledge a paraphrase properly, one might state: “to
paraphrase Lock’s comment...” or “according to Rousseau...” and conclude with a citation identifying the exact
reference.
A citation acknowledging only a directly quoted statement does not suffice to notify the reader of any preceding
or succeeding paraphrased material.
Example: The following is an example of an unacknowledged paraphrase:
Original Source: “The era in question included three formally declared wars. The decision to enter the War of 1812
was made by Congress after extended debate. Madison made no recommendation in favor of hostilities, though he
did marshal a ‘telling case against England’ in his message to Congress of June 1, 1812. The primary impetus to
battle, however, seems to have come from a group of ‘War Hawks’ in the legislature.” (From W. Taylor Reveley III,
“Presidential War-Making: Constitutional Prerogative or Usurpation?”, University of Virginia Law Review, November
1969/footnotes omitted/.)
Student Paper: There were three formally declared wars during this era. The decision to enter the war of 1812 was
made by Congress after extended debate. Madison actually made no recommendation in favor of hostilities in his
message to Congress of June 1, 1812, though he presented a persuasive case against Britain. The primary impetus
to battle, however, appears to have come from a group of ‘War Hawks’ in the legislature.
C. Borrowed Facts or Information: Information obtained in one’s reading or research which is not common
knowledge must be acknowledged. Examples of common knowledge might include the names of leaders of
prominent nations, basic scientific laws, etc. If there is doubt whether information is common knowledge, the
citation should be given.
Materials which contribute only to one’s general understanding of the subject may be acknowledged in the
bibliography and need not be immediately cited.
One citation is usually sufficient to acknowledge indebtedness when a number of connected sentences in the paper
or report draw their special information from one source. When direct quotations are used, however, quotation marks
must be inserted, and acknowledgement is required.
Appendix C
Drug and Alcohol Policy
No student shall distribute, dispense, possess, use, or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, malt
beverage, or fortified wine or other intoxicating liquor or unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use
or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, anabolic
steroid, or any other controlled substance, as defined in Schedule I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled
Substance Act (21 U.S.C. Section 812) and as further defined by regulation at 21 C.F.R. 1300.11 through 1300.15 or
Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes, as amended from time to time, in any college location
as defined below.
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“College location” means in any college building or on any college premises; in any college-owned vehicle or in any
other college-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from college or college activities; off college
property at any college-sponsored or college-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event,
where students are under the jurisdiction of the College.
Any student who violates the terms of this policy may be suspended or expelled from the College in accordance with
the Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Procedures Policy or may be required to or requested to participate in a
drug abuse assistance and rehabilitation program approved by the Board of Trustees. If such student fails to
satisfactorily participate in such program, the student shall be suspended or expelled from the College in accordance
with the Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Procedures Policy.
Appendix D
Policy on HIV-Infected and HBV-Infected Employees and Students Who Are Engaged In Health Care Activities
This Appendix is currently being revised.
Appendix E
Sexual Harassment Policy
Definition of Sexual Harassment
For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as a prohibited act of sexual discrimination and is
unlawful. It can be verbal, visual, physical, or communicated in writing or electronically. Acts constitute sexual
harassment under the following conditions:
1.
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s
employment or academic standing;
2.
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for decision affecting such
individual’s employment or academic standing; or
3.
Continuous incidents of unwelcome sexual behavior, such as sexual comments, sexual advances, gestures,
or touching, result in a pattern of behavior that creates a hostile environment and impairs an individual’s
ability to work, learn, or participate in workplace functions.
Sexual harassment can occur between individuals of different sexes or of the same sex. Although sexual harassment
most often exploits a relationship between individuals of unequal power, such as faculty member and student or
supervisor and employee, it can also occur between individuals of equal power, such as fellow students or coworkers.
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Use of the Student Lounge
The purpose of the Student Lounge is to allow students to meet with individuals or in small groups, relax between
classes, play chess or checkers, and participate in educational activities, workshops, and other student-related
events. Therefore, with these purposes in mind, the following guidelines must be observed in the Student Lounge:
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No loud noises (voices or electronic devices). If using electronic devices, earphones must be used.
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No musical instruments unless authorized.
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No profanity.
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Dining is not allowed in the Student Lounge on Main Campus. All foods and drinks should remain in the
cafeteria. Please refer to Lounge Guidelines for all other campuses.
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It is each person’s responsibility to keep the lounge area presentable. Furniture is not to be moved or abused in
any manner. Trash is to be placed in receptacles.
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Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the loss of Student Lounge privileges for one week. A
second offense will result in loss of privileges for one semester.
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Card playing is not permitted inside any building of the College except the Student Lounge.
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Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
Cleanliness and Proper Dress
Personal cleanliness is an expectation in the College environment. This expectation implies appropriate use of the
disposal containers in the halls and in all areas of shops, classrooms, lounges, and cafeteria. Littering is not allowed.
Students are expected to dress appropriate to their major area of study. Students are not allowed in any campus
facility without shoes and shirts. Caps and hats should not be worn in any classroom.
In the areas of study that require special clothing, students will attire themselves accordingly. Safety equipment such
as goggles, shields, helmets, etc., is available and in some instances, required for student participation in shop and
laboratory activities.
In cases where a student’s dress or hygiene interferes with the learning process, the instructor shall conduct initial
counseling with student. Repeated occurrences will result in referral to the Dean of Students Office or designee.
Solicitation
Solicitations occur in numerous forms, formats, and techniques. For the purposes of this handbook, “solicitations” are
deemed to include, among other activities, attempts to address all or portions of the College community to express
social, political, or religious views; to disseminate written materials; or to solicit, accept, or collect donations or
contributions. The general policy of the College is that any individual, organization, agency, or cause that desires to
solicit on any property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College is required to obtain
the prior approval of the Office of the College President in writing. Specific policies are stated below:
A.
Distribution of Written Materials
Pamphlets, publications, advertisements, and any other such materials may not be distributed through any form
of the College’s internal mail system. Such materials may, however, be distributed by hand at such time(s) and at
such location(s) as may be designated in writing by the College President, upon written application submitted in
accordance with paragraph E below.
Any individual, organization, agency, or cause that distributes written materials on any property which is owned,
leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College shall reimburse the College for any of the College’s
internal or external clean-up costs associated with the distribution of such materials.
B.
Posting of Messages or Materials
It is expressly prohibited for any individual, agency, organization, or cause not officially affiliated with the College
to use any surface such as walls, bulletin boards, trees, or the like located on any property owned, leased, or
operated under the jurisdiction of the College to display any written or otherwise visual materials.
C. Commercial Use of Bulletin Boards
The College provides some bulletin board space for its students and employees to advertise or request goods
and services. Other than such limited use by the College’s students and employees, bulletin boards located
on any property that is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College may not be used for
commercial purposes.
D. Donations and Contributions
Only individuals, organizations, and groups that have registered with the Department of the Secretary of State
under Chapter 131F of the General Statutes of North Carolina or individuals, organizations, and groups that are
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exempt from these registration requirements, may solicit, accept, or collect donations or contributions for any
purpose on any property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College. Prior to
engaging in any such activities, those individuals, organizations, and groups who desire to solicit, accept, or
collect donations or contributions shall request permission in writing from the Office of the College President in
the manner provided in paragraph E below for “Other Solicitations.” If made in compliance with this policy, such
requests to solicit shall be allowed, although the solicitations will be subject to the same conditions, limitations
and restrictions as provided in paragraph E below for “Other Solicitations.”
E.
Other Solicitations
Goods and Services – Students who desire to solicit on any property that is owned, leased, or operated under
the jurisdiction of the College to provide goods or services should make their request in writing to the Dean of
Students. The request must contain a full description of the activity as to time, benefit, etc., in order to be
considered. The decision as to whether such request should be allowed or denied and any conditions attached
thereto shall be within the Dean’s discretion. The Dean shall respond to all such requests in writing within five (5)
working days from the date the request is received. All other individuals, organizations, agencies, or causes are
prohibited from canvassing, selling, offering for sale, soliciting, or promoting the sale or advancement of any
goods or services on any property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College.
Other Solicitations – No individual, agency, organization, or cause that desires to solicit on any property which is
owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College may engage in any such solicitation without first
making a request in writing to the Office of the College President and then receiving written permission from the
President or the President’s designee. The request must contain a full description of the activity, material to be
distributed, benefit, dates and time, etc., in order to be considered. The College President or the President’s
designee will mail a response to the request within five (5) working days from the date the request is received.
If made in compliance with this policy, such requests to solicit shall be allowed, although the solicitations will be
restricted by the President or the President’s designee to a designated area on campus, and be limited to a
maximum of two (2) hours per day, one (1) day per week on such days and at such times as are designated by
he President or the President’s designee. No sound amplification devices shall be permitted. The President or
he President’s designee may require that the party soliciting cease the solicitation and leave the property if the
arty soliciting uses language or techniques that would be considered offensive to persons of ordinary sensitivities
or would have a tendency to incite a breach of the peace, if the party soliciting is overly loud or otherwise
disruptive to classes or the normal administration or operation of the College, or if the party soliciting otherwise
fails to comply with the College’s solicitation policy. Gross, multiple, or continued violation of this solicitation
policy may additionally result in the soliciting party’s loss or suspension of future solicitation privileges on
property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the College. Any party adversely affected
by a decision or determination of the College or any of the College’s employees made pursuant to this policy
shall have the right to appeal the decision or determination in accordance with the grievance procedure
contained in the College’s Student or Employee Handbook.
Visitors and Children on Campus
Visitors are always welcome on the Wake Tech campus. Visitors should register at the receptionist desk in Holding
Hall so that information and directions can be given to make the visit a beneficial one. The College does not
encourage non-official visits. Individuals who are loitering or who have not registered at the receptionist desk will be
asked to leave the campus.
Under no circumstances will visitors be allowed in classrooms, laboratories, or off-campus sites without appropriate
approval.
Children and any other persons not registered for a class are not allowed in laboratories or classrooms at any site
unless authorized by the appropriate vice president. Children must not be left unattended in any area of the College.
At community school sites, only persons attending college or school activities are permitted on the premises.
Students who violate these regulations at any of Wake Tech’s class locations will be subject to having their
enrollment terminated.
Pets
Pets, including but not limited to dogs and cats, create several conditions the College is not equipped to handle. Pets
may carry and spread parasites. Pets of any type may not be brought on campus. This policy is in no way intended to
restrict access to the campus for animals specifically trained to aid individuals with disabilities.
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Telephone Calls
Public telephones are conveniently located on all campuses for students desiring to make telephone calls. A courtesy
phone for student use is located in the Student Development Office Student Services Building 121G. Students are not
permitted to use any other office telephones for personal calls. Since the College does not have access to an
intercom system or a messenger service, staff members will not deliver a message to a student unless it is
determined to be an emergency. In an emergency, an individual who calls for a student must state the nature of the
emergency; someone in Student Services will look up the student’s schedule and attempt to contact him/her
immediately.
Contact the Evening Dean’s office for emergencies involving students attending evening classes.
Cell Phones
Students may not engage in any activity that is disruptive to orderly classroom instruction, without limitations to the
use of cell phone or pager calls; students are therefore required to disengage all such devices when in a classroom.
Media Coverage of College Activities
As a public, tax-supported community college, Wake Technical Community College complies with public information
law and works with news media to provide coverage of news about the College. Occasionally, media representatives
may visit College classrooms to interview and photograph students. The College welcomes these opportunities and
respects the rights of students who may not wish to be interviewed or photographed. Students may be excused
from classroom activities, without question, while photographs or video images are recorded.
Inclement Weather Schedule
Information regarding the closing of the College because of inclement weather will be announced on local radio and
television stations and is posted on Wake Tech’s website. In the event that bad weather occurs after the opening of
the College, announcement of the dismissal of classes will come from the administrative officer in charge at that time.
When Inclement Weather Hits:
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If the College is closed, all classes at all sites are cancelled.
If evening classes are cancelled, all classes at all sites are cancelled.
If the College is open but Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) are closed,
Wake Tech classes scheduled at Wake County Public School sites are cancelled.
Wake Tech classes scheduled at the following sites will be held even when classes at WCPSS sites are
cancelled:
Main Campus
Health Sciences Campus
Adult Education Center
Western Wake Campus
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You can determine if your classes are cancelled by:
Checking the Wake Tech website www.waketech.edu
Calling the college switchboard at (919) 866-5000, or
Checking local media stations (radio or television) for the latest information.
Drug Abuse Prevention Program
The College has materials relating to drug abuse prevention available to all students, faculty, and staff. Interested
individuals are encouraged to make use of the materials, which are located in the libraries on the Main Campus and
the Health Sciences Campus.
Emergency Exit Procedures
If the need should arise to evacuate a building because of fire or other impending danger, a general alarm will be
sounded. When such an alarm is sounded, individuals should leave the building by way of the nearest exit.
Individuals should become familiar with posted evacuation routes.
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Smoking
Wake Technical Community College, in compliance with the Wake County Smoking Rules adopted June 23, 1993, by
the Wake County Board of Health, does not allow smoking in any of its facilities. Smoking is allowed outside of
buildings; however, smokers are not to congregate near entrances to buildings and are required to deposit cigarette
butts in the appropriate containers provided for this purpose. It is the responsibility of each student and employee to
encourage individuals who smoke to do so only in those areas listed above.
Smoking at community school locations is prohibited by the Wake County Public School System. This includes
buildings, school grounds, and parking lots.
Food and Beverages
Food and beverages are not permitted in classrooms, laboratories, shops, learning centers, libraries, or in any
instructional area. All food is to be consumed in the cafeteria or vending machine areas. This policy applies at all
Wake Tech campuses, community school locations, and other facilities.
Health and Safety
Insurance and Accidents
The College cannot assume responsibility for injuries or losses sustained on or off campus by any student. Accident
insurance is included in the Student Administration fee for all curriculum students.
All students covered by the insurance policy are responsible for reading the Student Accident Insurance Brochure
(Policy) and following the claim procedures. After the accident has been reported and logged with campus security,
the student may present a copy of any itemized medical bills to the Office of the Registrar, to receive an Accident
Insurance Claim form. The Office of the Registrar will not release an Accident Insurance Claim form until receipt of
the accident report from campus security. The accident claim must be filed within 90 days of treatment for any injury.
The College requires each person enrolling in a Health Sciences curriculum to have student malpractice liability
insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000/$3,000,000. This professional liability insurance may be purchased
from most local insurance agencies or through a blanket liability insurance program at the College. Proof of coverage
must be presented at the time of registration by providing the policy or certification of insurance. In the absence of
proof of coverage, students enrolled in a Health Sciences curriculum are required to purchase professional liability
insurance through the College’s blanket liability insurance program at the time of registration. Students participating in
sports activities are required to have accident insurance.
Health and Safety Program Responsibility
The responsibility for the organization, supervision, personnel training, and evaluation of an institutional program of
health and safety has been assigned to the Facilities Engineer or a designee.
Notification of Accidents
Notification procedures for all accidents involving students and visitors are as follows:
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Students and visitors should notify campus security of all accidents that occur on any Wake Technical
Community College campus facility.
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Campus security will complete an incident report for all accidents and forward documentation to the appropriate
service areas for accident insurance, facility maintenance, etc.
First Aid
The College has first-aid kits in appropriate locations throughout all campus facilities.
Administering of First Aid
From time to time students, employees, or visitors could be injured during the course of regular College activities. In
the event of minor scratches and abrasions, first aid may be administered by College employees who are responsible
for the areas in which first aid kits are located. Only the supplies in the kits should be used, and in no circumstances
should any medication be provided for oral consumption. If no first aid kit is available, campus security will assist and
administer first aid. Campus security can be contacted at 866-5911.
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In the case of more severe injuries, employees on the scene should call 911 and then contact campus security at
866-5911. Security will assist the injured party and arrange for the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Security
will fill out an incident report and forward to the Security Manager for appropriate action.
Students attending the Health Sciences Campus should contact the receptionist at 231-4500 (HEB). The receptionist
will locate the Security Officer on duty.
The decision to call the rescue squad or other medical personnel rests with the Facilities Engineer or her designee
and the injured party. The College will make appropriate efforts to secure transportation for the sick or injured
student, employee, or visitor. The College will not transport nor assume responsibility for the transport of sick or
injured persons.
Transportation
Wake Technical Community College provides bus service for students between downtown Raleigh and the Main
Campus. The bus stop on Main Campus is located in front of the Pucher Lemay Building. A schedule can be obtained
in Holding Hall, Student Services, or the Individualized Learning Center.
Lost And Found
Wake Tech’s “Lost and Found” repository is located in the Student Services Building, Room 121F.
Student Photo ID
It is important that every curriculum student on the Main, Western Wake, Health Sciences, and North Campus receive
and have with him or her at all times a Wake Technical Community College Student ID. IDs will be required for
student use of the Student Lounge, ILC, Library, and certain Continuing Education classes. Student IDs may be
obtained on the Main Campus, times vary. The ID schedule may be obtained from the Student Development Office,
SS 121G and via the Wake Tech website, http://studentactivities.waketech.edu. The ID schedule for the Health
Science Campus is, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The initial Student ID will be free. A duplicate ID will be issued for $5.00.
Skate Boarding/Roller Skating
Skate boarding and roller skating are not allowed on any Wake Technical Community College campus or site.
Facilities
Use of Campus Facilities
Students have a right to use all resources and facilities of the College during normal operating hours with the proper
authorization. Students may not utilize resources and facilities of the College after hours without prior official approval
and without faculty supervision. The security personnel must be notified under these unusual circumstances.
Off-Campus Sites
Many credit and non-credit courses are scheduled at community schools and other locations county-wide. All rules
and regulations of Wake Technical Community College apply at off-campus sites in addition to any rules and
regulations specified by those sites.
Student Centers
The Student Center on the Main Campus is located in the Student Services Building, Room 121. The Center houses
TV areas, Lost and Found, and the Student Photo ID Office (SS121F). The Student Center on the Health Sciences
Campus is located in the Health Sciences building. The Center houses a food service (vending machine) area, TV
area, and study and lounge areas. The operational policies are posted on the bulletin boards at both centers.
Wake Tech Internet Policy
At Wake Technical Community College, Information Technology Services has provided equipment and access for
students, faculty, and staff to connect to the Internet. The College wants the Internet to be an effective resource that
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adheres to the mission of the College. Users of Wake Tech’s computer services are expected to abide by the
following policies, which are intended to preserve the utility of the system, to protect the privacy and work of students,
faculty, and staff, and to preserve the right to access the international networks to which the College systems are
connected.
General Usage Policy
1.
Faculty, staff, and students with permission from College officials may use the College’s computing facilities for
scholarly purposes and official College business so long as such use does not violate any laws or College policy
and does not result in commercial gain or private profit.
2.
The College prohibits accessing internet services that do not further educational interests. This specifically
includes but is not limited to subjects pertaining to pornography. Accessing or distributing pornographic materials
is a violation of this policy that will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.
3.
Use of electronic mail and other network communications facilities to harass, offend, or invade the privacy of
other users of the network is prohibited. The College reserves the right to access files that it has reason to
believe violate College policy. Data, including email stored on College systems, is the property of the College.
4.
Besides providing access to the internet, the College has its own website. The Information Technology Services
department will maintain the website. It will be the only official website representing the College.
5.
Students are not permitted to use the College’s name or any association with the College in websites they
create. Faculty and staff members are not permitted to use the College’s name or any association with the
College in websites they create that reflect negatively on the College or violate any of the policies contained
herein.
6.
Violation of any of the above provisions will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or
expulsion.
To report a problem in a computer lab, please go to http://helpdesk.waketech.edu and enter a service request, or call
866-7000 to speak to someone at the Wake Tech Help Desk. If you are on campus, you can reach the Help Desk by
dialing extension 6-7000.
Bookstore
Students are encouraged to take advantage of online ordering and home delivery.
Students may purchase from the College Bookstore necessary books, supplies, and other items such as stationary,
aspirin, class rings, and pins. Normal hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Special hours of operation are posted on the Bookstore door as needed.
Students should be aware of the following operational policies of the Bookstore:
Required textbooks for a particular term are available through the drop/add period. Immediately following the tenth
academic day of a term, most of the unsold books are returned to the publishers.
Cash refunds for returned books will only be authorized with presentation of the Bookstore cash register receipt.
Books returned for refund must be new and undamaged, containing no writing or marks. Requests for refund for
books must be made during the first ten academic days of the term.
A special order for a book may be placed through the Bookstore by furnishing the title, author, edition, and publisher.
A cash deposit is required. The book must be purchased within 30 days after being received by the Bookstore or the
deposit is forfeited. Students may purchase books online at http://bookstore.waketech.edu.
Libraries
Wake Technical Community College operates two libraries, as well as providing student resources through a library
website at http://library.waketech.edu.
The libraries may be contacted at 866-5644 (Howell Library) or 212-3836 (Health Sciences Library).
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Individualized Learning Center
Services are available at Main Campus, Health Science Campus, and on-line for Distance Learning tutorials.
The Individualized Learning Center (ILC) offers study opportunities for individual needs and interests, including:
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One-on-one tutoring
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Online support for distance learning students
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Computer-assisted instruction
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Videocassettes, programmed texts
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Instructor-directed workshops
ILC services are free, and any Wake Tech student or employee may use the center at his or her convenience. All
users must complete a data form and use the timekeeping system.
ILC website: http://ilc.waketech.edu
English as a Foreign Language
The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) department offers academic English courses for individuals whose native
language is not English and who wish to study at the college and university level in the United States. These courses
Comprise an intensive English language program that focuses on language for academic purposes; courses are
offered on four proficiency levels in grammar, composition, reading, and listening/speaking. This program meets the
requirements for those students who have a student visa. Prospective students who wish to obtain a student visa
should go to the International Student website at http://efl.waketech.edu. Tuition rates are the same as those for other
curriculum classes offered at Wake Tech. The EFL office is in the Technical Education Building, Room 109.
Prospective students can call 866-5325 for more information.
Distance Education
Wake Technical Community College offers students three options for distance education instruction: Internet courses,
hybrid courses, and tele-courses. These alternatives to traditional seated classes allow students to take courses at
times convenient to their schedules. Each course is facilitated by a qualified, competent instructor who develops the
course so that the learning outcomes are comparable to a traditional seated class, who serves as a resource to the
students, and who provides a syllabus and course guidelines. Costs and credits earned are the same as on-campus
courses, and students have access to equivalent services and resources. Students interested in taking a distance
education course should go to the College’s website, http://DistanceEd.waketech.edu.
Support Services
Counseling Services
Counselors in the Counseling Services Department offer personalized counseling and encourage students to invest
time in developing the skills, attitudes, and understanding that will promote success towards achievement
of goals. Students can meet with a counselor in supportive, solution-oriented sessions designed to enhance learning
and personal development. Professional counselors coach students in clarifying values, interests and strengths, and
in setting goals that will help them find their place in college and the world.
Counseling Services offers the following services:
Career Counseling – For students seeking to clarify and implement career and life goals, counselors provide
career coaching tailored to the students’ specific needs.
Counselors provide guidance in career planning and utilizing occupational information systems to improve
student’s understanding of the world of work and to enhance their decision-making skills. Students who are
undecided or uncertain about a major or career may be administered career assessments and are assigned
as advisees to career counselors.
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Personal Counseling – For students who are experiencing relationship difficulties, frustration, stress, loss of
motivation, sadness, or general inability to cope with pressures and problems, counselors provide
personalized counseling to help them through the challenges.
Intervention – There are many off campus resources available to help students who are facing potential
crisis situations. Counselors will make appropriate referrals to the resources.
Academic Counseling – For students with academic problems involving poor grades, poor study habits, test
anxiety, balancing college, work, and family, or general problem-solving, counselors can help resolve the
issues and improve student effectiveness.
The Counseling Services Department provides an array of educational and career-related materials. Students can
also receive referrals to other campus as well as to resources available in the community. Workshops are offered in
group sessions or classroom settings on stress management, test anxiety, time management, career interest and
preparation, interpersonal relationships, and practical college survival strategies. Health and wellness events, such as
alcohol and domestic violence awareness, are also offered.
Location:
Phone:
Hours of operation:
Student Services Building, SS 143
919-866-5460
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, and evenings by appointment.
Career Resource Center
Counselors in the Career Resource Center provide assistance to Wake Tech students in defining goals and
establishing a career path. Counselors coach students through the steps that lead them towards making wellconsidered and better informed decisions about careers, majors, colleges, and life directions. Enrolled
students may receive guidance in self-discovery, exploring and evaluating career possibilities, and planning
educational programs that reflect their interests or goals. The Center maintains useful reference materials that
students and staff may easily access. Resources include:
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Personalized, computerized or pen and paper assessments
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Reference books (e.g., the Outlook Handbook, ONET, Vocational Biographies, Career Focus series, state and
national career guides)
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Career videos and software
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Occupational and career Internet links
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College catalogs and videos
The Center provides an educational setting for students and staff who wish to enhance their understanding of the
world of work and career trends. In collaboration with faculty, workshops related to career exploration and preparation
are offered in group and classroom settings.
Location:
Phone:
Hours of operation:
Student Services Building, SS143
919-866-5460
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and evenings by appointment.
Students who wish to access occupational and career links may go to our website at http://counseling.waketech.edu.
Disability Support Services
The mission of Disability Support Services (DSS) is to adapt the College’s general services to the specialized,
individual needs of otherwise qualified students with disabilities, for the purpose of providing equal access to all
programs and facilities.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Wake Technical
Community College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and ensures that no qualified person shall by
reason of a disability be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the
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College. Each qualified person shall receive reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational
opportunities, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate.
Students requesting disability accommodations from the College must self identify to Disability Support Services.
Students are required to submit current documentation of their disability to DSS to determine eligibility prior to the
implementation of services. Students requesting accommodations from the College must have a disability as defined
by Section 504 and the ADA. Self-identification and providing documentation can be initiated at any time; however,
the student must allow reasonable time for accommodations to be implemented.
To obtain additional information or to request documentation guidelines and/or DSS Policies and Procedures, please
go to the DSS website at http://disabilityservices.waketech.edu or contact the DSS office at (919) 866-5670
(TTY 779-0668).
Cooperative Education Program
Wake Technical Community College was the first college in North Carolina to offer its students the benefit of
participation in Cooperative Education. Wake Tech students have enjoyed this extra benefit since 1966. Students
who graduate from curricula that offer the cooperative education component begin their job search with several
months of work experience in addition to their degree. In a highly competitive job market, an associate degree or a
diploma plus actual work experience related to the chosen curriculum is highly desirable and gives the Wake Tech
graduate an advantage over other job applicants.
Because of the intrinsic value of Cooperative Education for the student, Wake Tech requires participation in
Cooperative Education in many of its technical and vocational curricula. The College reserves the right to implement,
change, or discontinue the Cooperative Education component in any of its curricula.
Refer to website: http://coopeducation.waketech.edu.
Job Placement
The Job Placement Office assists students in seeking full-time, permanent employment upon graduation, as well as
finding part-time, temporary employment while they attend school. Job development within each curriculum is
promoted at Wake Tech as an ongoing function. The services provided by the Job Placement Office are available to
all curriculum students enrolled at Wake Tech and all students who have graduated from Wake Tech within the last
five years. The Job Placement Office coordinates all on-campus job/military recruiting. The College does not
guarantee employment to any student or employees to any employer. There is no charge to industry or to students
for placement services.
Refer to website: http://jobplacement.waketech.edu.
International Students
The International Student Office assists international student applicants who wish to apply for a student (F-1) visa or
other non-immigrant visa holders who want to convert to F-1 status. It also provides ongoing assistance for F-1 visa
students in their communication with the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), including but not limited to
application for appropriate employment authorization, extension of I-20 expiration date, transferring an I-20 to another
college or university, travel abroad, and re-entry procedures and documentation of F-1 status. In addition,
international students may seek advice and referral information on all aspects of living and studying in the United
States.
All international (F-1) students are required by CIS regulations to have a current record of their local and foreign
addresses on file with the College.
Website: http://international.waketech.edu.
Advanced Standing
Students may earn advanced standing through various means. Please consult the Advanced Standing Guide,
available from the Enrollment and Records Office for more information.
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Educational Benefits for Veterans (G.I. Bill)
Most of the programs offered by the College are approved for training veteran students, Ready Reservists, North
Carolina National Guard members, and the spouses and children of deceased or 100-percent disabled veterans.
Veterans desiring to train using the benefits of the G.I. Bill must first establish their eligibility with the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans separated from service within the last ten years who hold an Honorable Discharge
usually qualify for G.I. Bill training. In general, 36 months of full-time training are provided.
Veterans attending Wake Technical Community College under the G.I. Bill receive a monthly reimbursement from the
Department of Veterans Affairs. The course load taken determines the amount; for example, to receive the full VA
benefit, the veteran must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours. A veteran carrying half a full-time course load
would receive half the benefit. Veterans should contact the College VA certifying official, located in the Financial Aid
Office, for detailed information.
Veterans are afforded the same rights and must meet all academic requirements and maintain the same academic
standards as any student attending Wake Technical Community College. Veterans will not be certified to the VA until
all entrance/admissions criteria, including official high school and college transcripts (if applicable), are in the
student’s file. All transfer credit from prior college experience that has been evaluated and granted must also be on
file.
Veterans must meet the grade-point average (GPA) standards established in “Academic Probation and Suspension.”
A veteran failing to meet GPA standards at the end of a term will be placed on academic probation. A veteran failing
to meet the GPA standards at the end of the next term in attendance will have his enrollment certification to the VA
terminated. Certification of enrollment to the VA will not be restored until GPA standards are met, and then only upon
request by the veteran.
Veterans dropped from a course by the College for missing all scheduled class meetings in any consecutive ten-day
academic period will be reported to the VA, and adjustments, as appropriate, will be made in G.I. Bill payments.
Enrollment Policy for Veterans for Non-Traditional Courses (Tele-courses, Internet, Video, and Independent
Study)
To maintain high standards of educational and academic excellence, all VA students receiving educational benefits
from the Department of Veterans Affairs will meet the following criteria before enrolling in non-traditional course(s):
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Before registering, the veteran must meet with the certifying VA official to discuss proper procedures.
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The veteran should review the Distance Education Student Self-Assessment on the Wake Tech website or in the
course schedule document to determine if he/she is suited for a non-traditional course.
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The veteran must have completed any necessary remedial work, as determined by the College’s placement test.
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The course must be required in the veteran’s program of study.
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The veteran must pass each non-traditional course attempted in order to enroll in a subsequent course.
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No additional charge is required for enrolling in non-traditional course(s).
Attendance Policy
Absences from class are a serious deterrent to good scholarship; Wake Tech, therefore, stresses regular class
attendance, but recognizes that students should have an opportunity to develop personal responsibility and should
have some discretion with regard to attendance to meet the demands of other responsibilities.
Students anticipating absences should notify their instructors in advance. If prior notification is not possible, the
student should contact the instructor immediately upon returning to the College to determine the next course of
action.
Students are expected to be in attendance at least 90 percent of all scheduled class hours. In the event that a
student’s absences in a class exceed 10 percent of class time and are not justified to the instructor’s satisfaction, the
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instructor will submit a Student Course Withdrawal Form to the Financial Aid Office to document the student’s last
date of attendance. The Financial Aid Office will forward the form to the Enrollment and Records Services Division.
Student Course Withdrawals received for students with a last day of attendance on or before the 60-percent point of
the term will result in a grade of “W.” Student Course Withdrawals received for students with a last day of attendance
after the 60-percent point of the term will result in a grade of “WF” or “WP” as indicated by the faculty. A grade of
“WF” indicates that the student was failing at the time of withdrawal and will count the same as a grade of “F” in the
calculation of grade-point average. A grade of “WP” indicates that the student was passing at the time of withdrawal
and will count the same as a grade of “W” in the calculation of grade-point average.
Withdrawal Policy
A student who finds it necessary to withdraw from a course or from the College must complete a Student Course
Withdrawal Form. The form must be presented to the instructor of each course from which the student is withdrawing.
The instructor must note the student’s last date of attendance on the form. The student must also obtain signatures of
Financial Aid staff or Veterans’ Affairs staff if receiving financial aid or veterans’ benefits. The student should then
submit the completed form to the Enrollment and Records Services Division for grade processing.
When the student’s last date of attendance is on or before the 60-percent point of the term, the student will receive a
grade of “W.” A grade of “W” does not affect the grade-point average. Withdrawal forms should be submitted to the
Enrollment and Records Service Division within two weeks after the last date of attendance instead of being held until
the end of the semester.
When the Withdrawal Form is submitted after the 60-percent point of the term, the student will receive a grade of
“WF” or “WP” as indicated by the course instructor. A grade of “WF” indicates that the student was failing at the time
of the withdrawal and will count the same as a grade of “F” in the calculation of grade-point average. A grade of “WP”
indicates that the student was passing at the time of the withdrawal and will count the same as a grade of “W” in the
calculation of grade-point average.
Students enrolled in courses offered at times other than the standard sixteen-week semester and the regular summer
term should consult the Curriculum Education Credit Class Schedules booklet to determine the last day to withdraw
and receive a grade of “W.”
Refund Policy
Curriculum Classes
Refunds are processed under the North Carolina Community College System (state) refund policy.
Tuition refunds are automatically processed based on deadlines and drop dates and are mailed to the student
address on file in the College’s records. Therefore, it is very important that students submit address changes to the
Enrollment and Records Services Division as soon as they occur.
All refunds are paid by check. Refund checks are only written after the 10-percent date in the term. Checks are
mailed from the Accounting Office within four (4) weeks after the 10-percent date. This date is published in all class
schedules and registration information each term.
Tuition
Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis up to a maximum of 16 credit hours per term. There is no additional
tuition charge for registration in excess of maximum credit hours. Students will be eligible for refunds when course
drops or withdrawals result in enrollment for less than maximum credit hours and meet the applicable conditions
described below.
Regular-schedule classes that begin the first week (seven calendar days) of the semester:
1.
A 100-percent refund shall be made if the student drops the class prior to the first day of the academic semester
as published on the College calendar.
2.
A 75-percent refund shall be made if the student drops the class on or after the first day of the semester and on
or before the official 10-percent point of the semester, as published in the College calendar.
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Classes that begin at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the term:
1.
A 100-percent refund shall be made if the student drops the class prior to the first class meeting.
2.
A 75-percent refund shall be made if the student drops the class on or before the 10-percent point of the class.
Cancelled Classes
A 100-percent refund shall be made if the class in which the student is officially registered is cancelled by the
College.
Registration Fee – Self-Supporting Classes
The registration fee for self-supporting classes is charged separately from (in addition to) the tuition charges;
therefore, refunds for these classes are also calculated separately. Otherwise, the policies and deadlines listed above
also apply to self-supporting classes.
To be eligible for a refund, a student must officially drop the class by the deadline listed, using WebAdvisor.
Fees
When a student withdraws entirely and a tuition refund is approved by the College as set forth above, student
administration, community schools, and graduation fees will be refunded in total. Refunds for vehicle registration will
be made if the registration decal is returned with a written request for a refund.
Death of a Student
In the event of a student’s death, all tuition and fees the student had paid for that term may be refunded to the estate
of the deceased.
Books
Books will be accepted for full refund when the student withdraws from the College or drops a class on or before the
10-percent point in the semester, provided the books have not been marked in or otherwise defaced. Requests for
book refunds are to be presented with sales receipts to the Bookstore Manager, on or before the 10-percent point.
Readmissions
Any student who withdraws from the College for reasons other than academic or administrative can be considered for
readmission for any subsequent semester. Applicants who have not attended for one year or more must submit a
new application. A student who has been dismissed for academic or administrative reasons for one semester or more
may re-enroll upon approval by the Dean of Students after a review of the student’s situation with the division dean.
Requests for re-enrollment must be in writing and addressed to the Dean of Students. The decision as to whether a
former student will be allowed readmission to the College and any conditions or restrictions attached to such
readmission are discretionary on the part of the College.
Health Sciences curricula may have readmissions policies that are different from the general policies of the College.
These policies will be given to students enrolled in Health Sciences curricula in the Student Policy Handbook for each
program.
Change of Program
Any student desiring to change from one curriculum to another must initiate the change through the Office of
Admissions. Program changes do not take effect until the start of the next term. Students receiving VA educational
benefits must also file a change of program request (VA form 22-1995) with the College VA certifying official (Director
of Financial Aid).
Grading Policy
Refer to class syllabus.
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Calculation of Grade-Point Average
The following process is used to determine a student’s grade-point average (GPA):
1.
Multiply the number of semester hour credits assigned a course by the number of grade points for the grade
received.
2.
Add all the grade points together.
3.
Divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted including grades of “F” and “WF.”
4.
Whenever a course is repeated, beginning Fall 2006, the best grade (except when the repeat results in a grade
of I, IP, NA, W, AU, or X) will be used in the grade-point average calculation.
Example of Grade-Point Average Calculation
Subject
Hours Credit
Grade Received
Per Semester Hour
Grade Points
English
3
A
4
12
Physics
3
D
1
3
Economics
3
B
3
9
Chemistry
5
F
0
0
Psychology
3
C
2
Total
17
6
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In this example, thirty grade points divided by 17 hours attempted equals a 1.76 grade-point average for work
attempted. A GPA of 2.0 constitutes a “C” average. Hours attempted and grade points earned in previous terms
should be included in the above procedures to determine the cumulative grade-point average.
Grade Posting by Faculty
The Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO), which is responsible for the administration of Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) at schools and colleges, has issued a technical letter stating that grades may not be
posted by Social Security Number (SSN), or part thereof, without the written consent of the student.
Wake Tech faculty are neither required nor are they prohibited from posting grades. However, they may exercise this
option only with the student’s written consent to post grades. A FERPA Consent to Post Grades form should be
distributed by the instructor of each class for which he or she will be posting grades. Only the grades of those
students who give consent should be posted, and even with consent, the full student social security number should
never be used. The complete form should be given to the instructor’s dean with their final grade report at the end of
the term for filing for a period of no less than 3 years. After that time they may be destroyed if no litigation, claim,
audit, or other official action involving the records has been initiated. If official action has been initiated, the grade
report should be destroyed in office after completion of action and resolution of issues involved. (Item 45550, Records
Retention and Disposition Schedule Amendment, as amended August 1, 2002.)
For faculty who utilize Blackboard technology, written consent is not required to post a student’s grade to the section
of the student site that can be accessed only by the student via a secure password (i.e. individual grade books).
However, faculty may not post a listing of grades to their Blackboard site where all class members have access; such
action would constitute the disclosure of personally identifiable information without student consent.
Faculty may not send individual grades to students via email, because the FPCO has ruled that e-mail messages are
not secure. This directive includes even those emails that generate from the student to the instructor. These rules
may change once the College begins to issue email addresses to students with the full implementation of
Colleague/Web Advisor/Campus Cruiser option, as students would log into the portal with a login ID and password.
The FPCO considers the combination of these two elements (Blackboard grade book or College email address) to be
secure and acceptable.
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Transcripts of Academic Record
Transcripts will be issued upon written authorization from the student. Official copies of transcripts are available at a
cost of $5.00 per copy. Student copies of transcripts are available at no charge. However, transcript requests will not
be processed, under any circumstances, for students who have any outstanding indebtedness to the College.
Transcript requests may be made in person or mailed to the Enrollment and Records Services Division or made
online via WebAdvisor. The form may be downloaded from the College website for mail or fax requests. One copy
of a transcript will be provided per request. Transcript requests are normally processed daily. Transcripts requested
by 12 noon may be picked up after 3:30 p.m. on the same day unless otherwise posted. Transcripts to be mailed are
dispatched the next day. Transcripts requested after noon will normally be ready after 3:30 p.m. the next day. A photo
I.D., such as a driver’s license, is required for pickup of transcripts.
Fax or Web Requests for Transcripts
Students may request transcripts by fax or web for pickup or mail. The fee structure described in Transcripts of
Academic Record applies to transcripts requested by fax and web.
The processing of faxes or web-requested transcripts will conform to the time frame described in Transcripts of
Academic Record. A Transcript Request Form can be downloaded from the College website:
http://registration.curred.waketech.edu/transcript.php.
Grade Forgiveness
A student who has not been enrolled in curriculum courses in the college for 60 consecutive months (5 years) may
submit a Grade Forgiveness request to Enrollment and Records Services Division. Under this policy, the student may
request that his or her previous grades of “WF” or “F” not be used in calculating the cumulative grade point average.
If approved, the grades will be changed to “FG” (forgiven) and not included in the GPA. This may not have any
bearing on how another institution calculates the student’s GPA.
Prior to re-evaluation, the student must be readmitted to the College, register for courses, and complete at least 12
credit hours of course work at the 100 level or above, with a minimum quality point average of 2.0. A student may
only request grade forgiveness once in his or her academic career at the College. Re-evaluation will be processed
weekly, and the student will be notified of the results in writing.
President’s List
The College publishes a “President’s List” at the end of each academic term. The list is composed of students who
have achieved a grade-point average of 4.0 at the end of that particular term, based on a minimum of 12 credit hours
attempted in the fall and spring semesters; a minimum of 8 credit hours must be attempted for the summer term.
Dean’s List
The College publishes a “Dean’s List” at the end of each academic term. The list is composed of students who have
achieved a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 at the end of that particular term, based on a minimum of 12 credit
hours attempted in the fall and spring semesters; a minimum of 8 credit hours must be attempted for the summer
term.
President’s Award for Excellence
The President’s Award for Excellence is the top academic award presented by Wake Technical Community College.
This award recognizes students who excel in academic achievement, attitude, attendance, and motivation.
Seven students (one from each academic division) are selected to receive the President’s Award for Excellence
during each calendar year. Division deans and instructors select award recipients.
Each recipient receives a personal plaque of commendation, presented by the College President. Recipients’ names
are engraved on a trophy that is permanently displayed in the College’s trophy case.
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Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
Each spring, second-year students are nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
based on scholarship ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and
service to the College, and potential for future achievement.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, a student must complete all prescribed courses for the curriculum in which he/she is
enrolled. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in their program of study. Grade-point
averages are calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours
attempted. Courses used in this calculation are those completed at Wake Technical Community College and listed in
the student’s curriculum outline as minimum requirements, as well as any additional courses approved by the
appropriate academic dean.
Students must complete a minimum of 25 percent of hours required for a degree, diploma, or certificate in residence
at Wake Technical Community College. Final course work must be completed in residence at Wake Technical
Community College.
In order to graduate, each student must fulfill all financial obligations to the College, including graduation fees.
Graduation fees are to be paid at the time of registration for the term in which graduation requirements will be
completed.
*Note: Students pursuing a degree or diploma are not usually normally eligible to receive a certificate in the same
program. Requests for exceptions will be considered when a specific and immediate need exists for purposes of
employment or promotion.
Students pursuing a degree or diploma who find it necessary to scale down their objective to a certificate should
contact the Enrollment and Records Services Division to determine if they may be eligible for a certificate.
Graduation
Graduation exercises are held at the end of summer term for all students who have completed degree or diploma
requirements since the last graduation. Prospective graduates must request a graduation clearance by submitting an
“Application for Graduation” form to the Enrollment and Records Services Division. The deadline for submitting this
application is the last day of registration of the term in which the student will complete the requirements for the
degree, diploma, or certificate, with the exception of summer graduates. Students who expect to complete graduation
requirements in the summer, should apply by April 30, so that they may be included in the cap and gown order.
Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Wake Technical Community College informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as
amended, via mail each fall to all enrolled students. A copy of the notice may be found on the College’s website
(http://registration.curred.waketech.edu/graduation.php).
Student Financial Aid
Financial Aid Mission Statement
The Wake Tech Financial Aid program exists to ensure that no qualified student will be denied the opportunity to
continue his or her education because of economic disadvantages. Through a program of scholarships, grants, workstudy, and loans, students enrolled at the College are able to supplement their own resources and those of their
families to complete a course of study.
Available Financial Aid Programs Grants
A grant is a gift that does not have to be repaid.
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Federal Pell Grants
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Academic Competitiveness Grants
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
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Federal Work Study Program
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North Carolina Community College Grant Program
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North Carolina Student Incentive Grant Program (NCSIG)
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship
The North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS) program was created by the 2005 General Assembly
to provide financial assistance to needy North Carolina students attending eligible colleges and universities
located within the state of North Carolina. It is offered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance
Authority through College Foundation, Inc. An applicant must 1) be a North Carolina resident for tuition
purposes; 2) meet all eligibility requirements for a Federal PELL grant, except the Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) requirement; and 3) enroll for at least six credit hours per semester as an undergraduate
student in a degree, certificate or diploma program at an eligible North Carolina post-secondary institution.
Students who have already earned baccalaureate (four-year) college degrees are not eligible. Students must
meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements of the institution that they attend. NC
Education Lottery Scholarships are not available for summer sessions. Award amounts vary according to
information that is generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For the 2007-08
academic year, individual awards will range from $100 to $2,500 for the year and will assist an estimated
30,000 students. Application Procedure Applicants must complete the FAFSA and list at least one North
Carolina college, university, technical or vocational school in the release section of the form. Notice of
eligibility and award amount will be communicated by the school as a part of each student’s financial aid
package. Eligibility and awards are determined annually. To be considered, applicants must file the
FAFSA each year they attend school.
Loans
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Federal Family Educational Loan Programs (FFELP)
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Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program
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Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program
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Federal PLUS Loan for Parents
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Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics
North Carolina Community College Loan Program
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students in vocational, technical, and college/university transfer programs. These
scholarships are awarded annually in varying amounts by civic clubs, professional organizations, industrial groups,
and hospital organizations. Although scholarships are awarded primarily upon the basis of financial need, a student
applying may have to meet certain defined requirements to qualify for specific awards. Evidence of scholastic
potential, achievement, and good character may be required. Applications and further information may be obtained
from the Financial Aid Office.
How Do I Apply For Financial Aid?
To apply for financial aid you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application
can be obtained from the WTCC Financial Aid Office or your local high school guidance counselor. The application
may also be completed on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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Financial Aid Deadlines
The table below lists the deadlines for completing a Financial Aid file, as well as the dates by which one should apply
for financial aid each semester:
To register during:
You should apply for
Financial Aid by:
Your Financial Aid file must
be complete by:
Fall Registration
May 1
June 1
Spring Registration
October 1
November 1
Summer Registration
April 1
May 1
Priority Deadline to be
considered for all
available annual resources
March 15
(date received)
If your financial aid eligibility has not been determined or your financial aid file is not complete by the dates listed
above, you are responsible for payment of your tuition and fees and your bookstore charges. Once your eligibility for
financial aid has been determined you will receive an award letter explaining the disbursement of financial aid funds.
Financial Aid Payments
Grant, loan, and scholarship payments are made on a semester basis. Charges for tuition, fees, and books are
allowed against Pell Grants, loans, Vocational Rehabilitation, and scholarships during registration. Refunds for each
semester for Pell, loans, SEOG, and NCCG after charges are deducted are mailed to students. Pell checks are
mailed to students on the thirtieth day of the academic calendar. Student Loan checks are mailed to borrowers
approximately thirty-seven days from the beginning day of the term. College Work Study payments are made on a
monthly basis after a time record has been signed, approved, and processed by the Financial Aid Office.
Other Repayment Information:
If a student uses Title IV financial aid to register for a class or classes but does not attend the class and fails to drop
the class, the College is required by Federal law to refund all tuition and fees to the appropriate financial aid program.
If the student also charges books and non-book merchandise for the class, he or she is responsible for returning the
books and the non-book merchandise to the bookstore. If the student fails to return the books and non-book
merchandise, he or she will be required to repay the Title IV program for those charges. Failure to do so will result in
a hold being placed on the student’s record and the overpayment being reported to the Department of Education. If
you register for class and decide not to attend, it is your responsibility to cancel your registration with the Office of
Enrollment and Records.
Eligibility Requirements for Federal & State Assistance
To receive Federal Title IV assistance and state assistance, students must do the following:
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demonstrate financial need;
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have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate on file with the College;
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be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) in an eligible program of study;
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be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
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have a valid Social Security number;
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make satisfactory academic progress;
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sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you will use federal student aid for educational purposes only;
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sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do not
owe money back on a federal student grant;
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answer a question on the FAFSA reporting whether you have been convicted of possessing or selling illegal
drugs;
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register with Selective Service, if required.
In order to receive the maximum Pell Grant, a student must be enrolled for 12 credit hours or more each semester in
an eligible curriculum of study. Depending on eligibility, a reduced Pell Grant can be received by students who are
enrolled three-fourths time (9-11 credit hours), one-half time (6-8 credit hours), or less than half-time (1-5 credit
hours). Only courses in your program of study can be included when determining your award for the semester. For
example, if you are enrolled for twelve credit hours but you are taking a five credit hour course that is not part of your
program of study, you will receive PELL Grant funds for seven credit hours only and not twelve credit hours although
you are enrolled for twelve hours.
Refunds and Repayments
College Refund Policy—Refer to appropriate section for information concerning the College’s refund policy.
Title IV Refunds
The Title IV repayment policy applies when a student receives financial aid funds and subsequently withdraws either
officially or unofficially from school prior to the 60 percent point of each semester/term. In this case, the student has
received financial aid to cover educational expenses for an enrollment period; and since the student has ceased to be
enrolled at least half time these funds can no longer be considered to be used for educational purposes, the student
may owe a repayment to the Pell Grant, SEOG or Stafford Loan Program. Such repayment is to be determined on
the basis of criteria set forth by the U.S. Secretary of Education. If you are considering withdrawing from Wake
Technical Community College, we strongly urge you to speak to a Financial Aid Counselor to determine how
withdrawing may impact you.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation is a public service program operated through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Department of Human Resources. Vocational Rehabilitation offers several financial resources to assist individuals
with disabilities. Students may be eligible for financial assistance to complete a course of study to meet individualized
needs. Prospective students should contact the nearest Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services office.
Student Activities
Student Government
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the campus organization that represents the interests of all Wake
Tech students. Each curriculum student enrolled at Wake Technical Community College who is required to pay the
Student Administration Fee shall be a member of the Wake Technical Community College Student Government
Association and shall be governed by its rules and regulations.
Student Publications Policy
Publications are defined to include but are not limited to the following: newspapers, pamphlets, newsletters,
brochures, flyers, books, posters, or magazines. Publications are not to be printed or distributed without official
approval of the Dean of Students. Off-campus organizations are not allowed to distribute their publications on any of
the College’s properties without the approval of the Dean of Students.
Approved campus organizations may post and distribute their publications if said publications have been approved by
the president of the organization, the organization’s advisor, and the Dean of Students.
Publications containing profanity, language that is offensive to race, sex, or creed, grammatically incorrect
statements, and misspelled words will not be approved for printing or distribution. All publications must represent the
dignity, mission, and standards of the College.
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Organizational publications must also be consistent with the philosophy and mission of the organization.
The College reserves the right to rescind approval for on-campus activity for any organization that violates this policy.
Individuals found guilty of not conforming to this Publications Policy could face disciplinary action, including
suspension from the College.
From time to time, changes made to published College policy will affect students. The College reserves the right to
make such changes and holds students responsible for keeping themselves informed about changing information.
Announcements of changes will be published in official publications of the College.
Student Publications
Wake Technical Community College sponsors a newspaper entitled The Student Voice, which is written, edited, and
managed by students with the assistance of an advisor from the English department. In addition, the Student
Government Association sponsors a newsletter about its activities entitled The Eagle’s Eye, which is published by the
Office of Student Life.
Wake Tech Alumni Association
The College encourages its alumni to share information about personal and professional accomplishments through a
link on the College website. Inquiries about alumni news should be directed to the College’s Foundation Office. An
online alumni magazine is in development.
Student Chapters of Professional Organizations and Clubs
The Office of Student Development supports and encourages professional organizations and clubs at Wake
Technical Community College. Professional organizations and clubs give students a unique opportunity to develop
leadership skills, network with professionals in a given field of study, and get involved. Below is a list of the charter
professional organizations and clubs at Wake Tech. Professional organizations and clubs indicated by an asterisk
were active during the previous academic year. Students interested in joining a club should visit the Office of Student
Development in the Student Services Building.
Guidelines for Organization Approval
All student organizations must be approved by the College through the Office of Student Life. The following are
procedural guidelines for obtaining new student organization approval:
Students wishing to create a new organization must present a request to the Student Activities Coordinator. The
presentation must include the name of the organization, its purpose, objectives, recommendations for a faculty
advisor, procedure for electing officers, means and methods for financing, and other information as requested by the
Dean of Students.
The organization must receive approval from the Coordinator of Student Activities, the Dean of Students, the Vice
President of Student Services, and the President of the College before becoming an official college organization.
Disapprovals can be appealed using the grievance procedure contained in this publication.
Advertising Club*
The purpose of the Wake Tech Ad Club is to provide an opportunity for students to make connections with the
professional world of Advertising and Graphic Design. The Ad Club offers association with the American Advertising
Federation and gives members real-life experiences, such as design jobs for other Wake Tech Clubs and non-profit
organizations. Skill, information, connections, creativity, and exposure are the mission of the Wake Tech Ad Club.
Archaeology Club
The purpose of this club is to promote awareness about Archaeology: what it is, how it is done, and its importance in
society, not just from the historical sense, but in the present and future as well. Members will gain experience in
teamwork and communication by engaging in hands-on archaeological field methods through participation in an
ongoing offsite excavation.
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Amateur Radio Society
The Amateur Radio Society is a club established by and for students who are interested in amateur radio. The club is
affiliated with the amateur radio headquarters, the ARRL (American Radio Relay League). The club radio station
is WB4TOP, under the trusteeship of a retired member of the faculty, a licensed ham operator. Many students have
contributed to the collection of radio contact reports, or QSLs, from all continents of the world, more than 100
countries, and all 50 states. Besides being the only community college in North Carolina with such a station, Wake
Tech is also a member of the U.S. Army’s MARS network (Military Affiliate Radio System).
It is the only collegiate radio club with such membership and operates under the assigned call AAR4CWT. MARS
membership extends the frequency range over which licensed students can operate and increases the enjoyment of
amateur radio operation. Students who desire ham licensing may work toward this end with the assistance of the club
trustee.
The Architecture Club*
The purpose of this club is to promote excellence in architecture education, training and practice; to foster an
appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; and to organize architecture students and combine their efforts to
advance the science and art of architecture.
Association of Nursing Students (ANS)*
The ANS is a professional, on-campus nursing organization. Its purpose is to contribute to nursing education by
providing programs of professional interest and concern and to aid in the development of nursing students’ personal
and professional growth.
Campus Crusade for Christ*
Campus Crusade for Christ was established to serve the student body, the College, and the community by
implementing the teachings of Jesus Christ in various ways.
Clinical Laboratory Science Student Association (CLSSA)*
The purpose of this association is to promote the delivery of quality health care by establishing a forum to encourage
high standards and maximum achievement and to raise public awareness of the depth and scope of the work
performed by clinical lab personnel.
Criminal Justice Club (CJC)
The purpose of the club is to bridge the gap between textbook learning and the actual work experience; to foster
interactions between students and local criminal justice agencies; to create more hands-on activities for criminal
justice students; to make peer tutoring available within the criminal justice curriculum; to create unity among criminal
justice students; and to provide a greater understanding of the criminal justice system.
Culinary Club*
The purpose of this club is to promote excellence in culinary education, training, and practice; to foster an
appreciation of culinary arts and related disciplines; and to organize culinary students and combine their efforts to
advance the science and art of the culinary field.
Design and Garden Club*
The purpose of the club is to expand members’ knowledge of the profession of environmental design and their
appreciation of the work of design professionals and historians. Members will have opportunities to see unusual
plants and to try their hands at gardening.
Drama Club
The purpose of this club is to allow members to use their theatrical knowledge to foster interactions among Wake
Tech students and to use their talents in serving their community. The club fosters communication between students
and faculty, as well as professional relationships with peers at higher educational institutions, and promotes relevant
discussion about careers in theater arts.
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Early Childhood Association*
The Early Childhood Association supports students’ growth and development by promoting campus and community
involvement for the education and development of young children. As a group the association will involve the
department, campus, and surrounding communities in raising awareness of the importance of the early childhood
profession as well as addressing policies, needs, and concerns related to children, families, and early childhood
professionals.
Economics Club*
The purpose of the Economics Club is to inform members of the significance of economics and its role in the modern
world; to provide opportunities for students to interact in learning situations outside the classroom; to provide
opportunities for students to participate in adult learning-oriented activities; to encourage a deeper understanding of
commerce and trade in real- world practice; to promote intercultural relations, tolerance, and trade; and to improve
students’ desire for entrance into economics-related occupations.
Gospel Choir*
The Gospel Choir was established to enhance the talents and gifts of individuals, to encourage and stimulate an
interest in music, and to apply the spirit of leadership and understanding to student success.
Government and Politics Club*
The purpose of the Government and Politics club is to provide a forum in which students can learn about political
process at the national, state, and local levels of government; to facilitate discussions and interactions about politics
among students; and to provide opportunities for students to engage and interact with state and/or local government
officials.
Heritage Club*
The purpose of this organization is to learn about and discuss different heritages and contributions to American life, to
be better prepared for the future in a global society; to provide opportunities for students to interact with positive role
models; to advise and work with College administration to improve student life; and to provide an opportunity for
students to participate in service-oriented activities.
History Club
The purpose of this club is to engage in activities utilizing knowledge of and interest in history; to foster interactions
between students and historians in the workforce; to foster professional relationships with peers at higher educational
institutions; to promote relevant discussion beyond the classroom about current discoveries and topics in the
historical world; to learn about various career possibilities; and to promote the development of informed,
conscientious citizens through a better understanding of the impact of history on their lives.
Human Services Student Association*
The purpose of the Human Services Student Association is to serve those students interested in a career in human
services fields. The organization will promote and encourage advancements in human rights, including but not limited
to community service and the treatment of all persons.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The purpose of the IEEE is to disseminate knowledge of the theory of practice of all aspects of electrical engineering,
electronics, radio, and allied branches of engineering to related arts and sciences, as well as the furtherance of the
professional development of the students.
International Friends (IF)*
The purpose of the International Friends Club is to enhance communication between international and American
students and to promote good will and international understanding through the sharing of different. Club advisors
assist other departments in their work with international students as well as with American students who are pursuing
fluency in other languages and/or increased awareness of other cultures. The organization provides a network of
information about services for international students. For more information call 662-3608.
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Math Club*
The purpose of the Wake Tech Math Club is to promote mathematics at Wake Technical Community College to all
students.
Phi Beta Lambda*
Phi Beta Lambda is a professional business organization open to any student enrolled in a business curriculum. The
organization was chartered to improve scholarship and develop qualities that enable students to participate effectively
in business, professional, and community life.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)*
Phi Theta Kappa, international honor society of the two-year college, offers opportunities in scholarship, leadership,
services, and fellowship to scholars of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, economic levels, and fields of study. To be
eligible for membership, a student must have completed 24 credit hours of course work in an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S.
curriculum program at Wake Technical Community College with at least a 3.7 GPA.
Philosophy Club*
The purpose of this organization is to advance and clarify the understanding of philosophy and philosophical ideas.
The organization provides information about different areas of study within the field of philosophy and provides social
activities as a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience. The organization also provides education about
issues in philosophy and strengthens critical thinking skills through intellectual discussions.
Social Science Club*
The purpose of the Psychology Club is to advance the science of psychology through educational and service
opportunities. The club provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences among members.
Science Club*
The purpose of this club is to allow students to engage in more applied, hands-on activities in biology; to foster
interactions between students and various local agencies such as museums; to promote in-depth discussions
(beyond classroom level) on relevant topics such as cancer, AIDS, etc.; to make peer tutoring available for biology
courses; to learn about and discuss various career opportunities; and to provide a greater understanding and
appreciation of our biological world.
Student Leadership Academy*
This program is designed to provide all campus leaders with skills and knowledge to become more self-affirming, selfdirected, open, and empathetic in communicating with others, while obtaining the skills and strategies needed to
plan and implement activities and manage groups of people. Completion of the Student Leadership Academy will
strengthen leadership skills for both college and workplace. Training will include workshops on various topics as well
as round table discussions with leaders.
Sigma Delta Mu*
The purpose of this national honor society is to honor those who seek and attain excellence in the study of the
Spanish language and in the study of literature and the culture of Spanish speaking peoples. The society also honors
those who strive to raise awareness of the contributions of Hispanic peoples to modern culture. For membership, a
student must have studied at least one semester of Spanish or the equivalent thereof at the college that grants
membership, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must rank in the upper 35 percent of the class (freshman or
sophomore) or, if this ranking is not available, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
The purpose of the organization is to enhance the academic success of the membership through the dissemination of
materials and information about the field of manufacturing engineering. The society coordinates and communicates
with the graduate society, both national and international, to keep abreast of new activities in the field.
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Student Ambassadors*
Wake Technical Community College’s Student Ambassadors are a very elite group of students, selected for their high
academic achievement, enthusiasm, and leadership skills. The Ambassadors serve Wake Tech and its students at
campus and community activities by conducting campus tours, hosting College events, and speaking with community
groups, agencies, and local schools.
Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association*
The Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) is a category of membership for students within the
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). ADHA is an association of the profession. ADHA is dedicated to
the advancement and promotion of dental hygiene.
Student Medical Assisting Club*
The purpose of the Student Medical Assisting Club of Wake Technical Community College is promote better
understanding of the medical assisting field as well as to provide information about the study of medical assisting and
the application of medical assisting techniques.
Student Radiologic Technologists Association (SRTA)*
The SRTA is a professional on-campus radiologic technology organization. The purpose of the organization is to
increase awareness of the importance of qualified radiographers in performing radiologic examinations; to aid
charitable organizations through monetary and volunteer support; to assist student radiographers in continuing
education efforts and/or programs; and to supply financial support for the seniors’ annual pinning ceremony.
Students for Environmental Education*
The purpose of the Students for Environmental Club of Wake Tech is to advance the understanding of the
environment on the Wake Tech campus. The goal is to educate students and the community about the ecology and
how it affects humans and in turn how humans are leaving a lasting affect on ecology. The club goal is to provide
information regarding issues in energy conservation and the environment as a service to the Wake Tech student
body and the community of Wake County.
TACTICS (Teaching Advocacy and Career Training While Incorporating Curriculum Support)*
The purpose of TACTICS is to promote campus awareness and understanding of disabilities and to provide a peer
support system for students with disabilities. The members provide support for each other and share experiences in a
comfortable environment. Members also provide information and sponsor a variety of activities that promote disability
awareness and the integration of students with disabilities into the life of the College, helping them participate in
and benefit from programs and activities enjoyed by all students.
The Muslim Club*
The purpose of The Muslim Club is to give the student body the opportunity to explore and understand Islam as a
way of life. The goal and objective of the club is to provide support to Muslim students and provide a temporary
Islamic environment. The Muslim club will provide a forum for students to discuss matters related to Islam, organize
lectures and videos, and provide a platform for intellectual discussions to improve the understanding of Islam.
Wake Tech Computer Club*
The purpose of the Wake Tech Computer Club is to allow students to explore opportunities in the computer
information technology field and to develop a sense of professionalism. The Wake Tech Computer Club gives
students a chance to improve computer skills and network with the professional community. The club offers a forum
in which students can explore new technology and trends in software and hardware.
Wake Technical Community College Emergency Medical Science Student Association*
The purpose of this association is to provide information, activities, and nominal financial assistance for curriculumrelated activities for students in the Wake Tech EMS Association; to foster an appreciation of the Emergency Medical
Services program and related disciplines; and to organize EMS students and combine their efforts to advance the
science and art of emergency medicine.
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Student Government Association Constitution
(Revised April, 2006)
Refer to website: http://studentactivities.waketech.edu
Maps and Directions to Wake Tech Campuses
Refer to website: http://facilities.waketech.edu/campuses/index.php
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