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On !tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ the U.S. Department of Education (Department) , Office for Civil Rights (OCR) , Dallas Office , received a complaint against Cisco College (College), Cisco , Texas. The complaint alleged that the College failed to promptly and equitably respond t · · cidents of sexual violence of which it had notice , including (the Student's) report of sexual assault , and , as a result , stu e Student , were subjected to a sexually hostile environment. OCR enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C . § 1681, and its implementing regulation , 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal financial assistance. Title IX also prohibits retaliation. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department , the College is subject to Title IX and its implementing regulation . Additional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at http: //www .ed.gov /ocr. Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was filed timely , it is opening the following issues for investigation: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to complaints , reports , and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student ' s), of which it had notic e (knew about or should have known about) , as required by the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and l 06.3 1. a. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation , at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9, regarding notice of nondi scrimina tion. b. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation , at 34 C.F.R. §§ I 06 .8 and 106.9(a) , regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator. The Departm e11tol Edu rntion 's miss ion is to p rom ote s tudent achieve m ent and p reparation tor global comp etitiveness by fosteri ng educatio 11al excellence and cmsuring equa l access. www.ed .gov Page 2 - Mr. Bobby Smith, President 2. Whether any failure by the College to provide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student , or other students , to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environment that denied or limited the Student's or students' ability to participate in or benefit from the College ' s programs , in violation of the Title IX implementin g regulation at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and l 06.31. Please note that opening an allegation for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merit. During the investigation , OCR is a neutral fact-finder , collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally sufficient and is dispositive of the allegations, in accordance with the provisions of Article lfl of OCR ' s Case Processing Manual. Section 100.6(c) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations stipu lates that each recipient of Federal financial assistance shall permit access to pertinent sources of information to responsible Department officials or designees . Pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 100.6(c) and 34 C.F.R. § 99.3 l(a)(3)(iii) , of the regulation implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, OCR may review personally identifiable records without regard to considerations of privacy or confidentiality. Below is an initial data request. Please provide the requested information to OCR within 15 calendar days of the date of this letter. This request may be supplemented through interviews with College personnel or any witnesses who may have knowledge of the issue, and if necessary , additional data requests as the comp laint investigation progresses. After reviewing this information or any addit ional information , OCR will determine whether an on-s ite investigation is warranted. If so, you will be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient date. Please be advised that the College may not harass , coerce, intimidate , or discriminate against any individual because he or she has filed a complaint or participated in the complaint resolution process. If this happens , the complainant may file another complaint alleging such treatment. Under the Freedom of Informa tion Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request , we will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information , which , if released , could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Please notify OCR of the name , address, and telephone number of the person who will serve as the College ' s contact person during the resolu tion of this complaint. We would like to talk with this person as soon as possible regarding the information requested in this Jetter. Page 3 - Mr. Bobby Smith, President If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Relesia Gray, the assigned investigator , at (214) 661-9618 or by email at relesia.gray @ed .gov, or you may contact me at (214) 661-9600. Sincerelv. r·, ,hf\)Justin T. Evans c/\• Supervisory Attorney/Tea m Leader Page 4 - Mr. Bobby Smith , President Data Request Cisco College 06142269 6 · m1ormat1on · ~ · an d d ocuments 1or t:: Pl ease prov1·d e t he t::10 11owmg the academic• years rJt cci J; tbJt?I 6J; tbJ(7(cJ j16J1 jPlease note that in this request, the term "correspondence., includes, but is not limited to, e-mail messages. meeting notes. interviews. notes of telephone conversations, and all related memoranda. In each instance where a policy is requested but a written policy on the matter at issue does not exist, provide instead an explanation of the College 's usual practice. 1. A copy of the following College policies , procedures , and documents that have 6 7 J;tbJt tcJ to the present. To the exten t that these been in effect at any time from jtbJt documents are available on the Co llege's website , an appropriate link is sufficient. I a. Title IX policies and procedures regarding discrimination based on sex and , if different , policies regarding sexual harassment and sexual violence. b. Grievance procedures for complaints and other avenues for reporting alleged sex discrimination , and if different, sexual harassment and sexual vio lence. If the College has different procedures depending on whether complaints are against students , faculty or staff, provide all procedures. c. The Student , Staff and Faculty Codes of Conduct and any other document(s) that contain the College 's policies and procedures regarding student , staff and faculty behavior and discipline, including procedures for determining whether the College will impo se sanctions for sexual harassment and sexual violence. d. Student, staff and faculty handbooks. 2. For each grievance procedure or complaint process procedure offered to students and used by the College to address sexual harassment and sexua l violence or other sex discrimination complaints , if not indicated in the policy or procedure , identify the name and title of each individual, including College police, administrators , staff and students responsible for accept ing, investigating, deciding or otherwise resolving complaints. Identify any other offices or departments with any responsibility for responding to reports of sexual harassment and violence , and any other offices or departments to which students typically report such conduct. 3. A copy of any: a. internal or external assessments of the adequacy or effec tiveness of the College ' s policies and procedures concerning sexual harassment and sexual violence; and Page 5 - Mr. Bobby Smith , President b. internal or external recommendations made to the College since~ regarding changes to its policy and procedures for respondi~ investigating complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Please provide a narrative response as to whether the College made any changes to its policies and procedures in response to these reports and/or recommendations. · 4. if the · College has··· conducted any climate' s't'.iiveys or ·s'elf-assessments, or otherwise collected data on or monitored sexual violence, provide a copy of the tool used, the results, any analysis of the results, and a description of any action the College took in response. 5. Identify the College's Title IX coordinator (or coordinators) for the years stated above, including the person's name and job title, and the dates each person held this position. 6. Describe how complaints of alleged sexual harassment and violence are communicated to the Title IX office. Which classifications of staff/employees does the College consider mandatory reporters? How do mandatory reporters document and relay complaints of sexual harassment/violence to the Title IX office? 7. A copy of any Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) or other written agreement between the- College, the College police department and/or the Cisco police department related to protocols that are followed regarding the handling of sexual violence complaints. Unless stated in the MOU or other written agreement, explain how the College handles criminal complaints and the effect of criminal complaints on the Title IX investigat ive process. 8. Identify by name and title any College designated contact points for criminal investigations of campus sexual violence. Describe the process for communications with the local prosecutor abo ut the status of criminal invest igations and decisions to proceed with or decline prosecution. 9. Exp lain how the College's policies regarding sexual harassment and sexual violence are (or have been) distributed and publicized to College students , faculty and staff and any other means the College uses (or has used) to notify students, faculty and staff about how to file a complaint of sexual harassment and sexual violence or other discrimination based on sex. Please include documentation or web links that support this response , including , but not limited to, brochures , distributed flyers, newspaper or web articles, and orientation materials. description of training provided to College faculty and staff I 0. Provie 6 ftG~~t?\led 7 since ; c covering the topics of sexual harassment and sexual violence or other 1scnmmation based on sex. Include the date(s) provided and the names , titles, and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the training(s) ; and lists of Page 6 - Mr. Bobby Smith , President attendees and their positions. Provide copies of any material provided during the training including power point slides . 11. Provide a detai led description of trainin~ and information sessions for students (including freshmen orientation) since 1 (6); tbJt?tcJcovering the topics of sexua l harassment and sexual violence or other discrimination based on sex. Include the dates the training was provided and the names, titles , and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the training(s). Provide copies of any material provided during the training. ! ! 12. Provide a detai led description of training provided to individuals responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence and to members of any committees or boards that hear or decide complaints on sexual harassment and sexual vio lence, including bodies that decide sanctions. Include the date(s) provided and the names, titles , and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the training(s) ; and lists of attendees and their positions. Provide cop ies of any material disseminated during the training including power point slides. 13. Provide a list of all student complaints or reports of (a) sexual harassment and sexual violence or (b) retaliation or intim idation in relation to a complaint or report of sexual harassment or sexual violence , that have been brought to the College's attention (formally or informally) for the time period indicated above . For each complaint identified , please provide the information below with the dates for each step of the process: a. The name , or unique identifier , and sex of the student who made the report or complaint. b. The name or unique identifier, sex and position (e.g., student , faculty , staff) of the individual against whom the compla int was filed. c. The date each complaint or report was made , the date the investi gation (if any) was started, the date the investigation was completed , the date any hearing was convened , date the final decision was issued, and a description and date of any other step in the process. d. The type of report or complaint filed, i.e., formal or informal. e. The allegation(s) made in the report or complaint including whether it alleged sexua l harassment , sexua l assault or sexual violence, and whether the incident (s) described in the complaint occurred on or off campus. If off campus, indica te the location , whether the location was hosted or sponsored by the College and whether the location was owned or leased by the College. f. The title of the College office or name of College staff member where the report or complaint was filed (campus police , student services , academic dean , counselor , etc.). Page 7 - Mr. Bobby Smith , President g. Indicate whether the complaint was investigated. If yes, provide the name and title of the College official or staff member who investigated the complaint. If no, indicate why not. h. If the complaint was investigated , provide a copy of all investigative reports , findings or other documents that describe the outcome and resolu tion, including a description of all the remedies and sanctions resulting from the decision. 1. Copies of all correspondence between the College and the complainant and respondent, informing them of the status of an informal or formal process, the results of any investigation , the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding, and if an appeal has been filed, the notification to either party of the opportunity to provide input on an appeal. J. Indicate whether a hearing was conducted in connection with the complaint. If a hearing was conducted, indicate which process was used and the names and titles of all persons who participated in the hearing and decision making ; provide a copy of the hearing decision, report or other documents describing the hearing decision , including all documents describing the remedies and sanctions that resulted from the decision. k. Indicate whether an appeal was filed and by whom. If yes, provide a copy of the appeal procedure , identify the_staff person responsible for deciding the appeal , and provide a copy of the appeal decision or outcome. )(6); tb~(CJ . . 14. For the· 116 1schoo l year, please provide a hst of studen ts who have been su=~ect to a no-contact order (or the like). For each stude nt, please provide the following information : a. b. c. d. student's name or unique identifier ; date of the no-contact order; reason the no-contact order was put in place; and whether the student made a complaint of discrimination or harassment prior to the no-contact order being put in place. 15. Any other information the College believe s would be helpful in resolving this matter. From: Sent: To: Subject : Attachment s: DoED@ed.gov 7 M ay 2014 14:44:10 -0500 Gray, Relesia image201 4-05-07-173839 .pdf UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION \'I OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS ARKAN SAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI 1999 BRYAN ST., SUITE 1620 DALLAS , TX 75201-6810 TEXAS May 7, 2014 Ref: 06142269 On the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rig ts ( R), Dallas Office, received a complaint against Cisco College (Co llege), Cisco, Texas. In the complaint, you alleged that the College failed to promptly and sand /o r incidents of sexual violence of which it equitably respond to com J · 6 ; c Student) report of sexual assault , and, as a result , had notic e, includin g students, including the en , were subjected to a sexually hostile environment. OCR enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. § 1681, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part I 06, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal financial assistance. Title IX also prohibits retaliation. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department , the College is subject to Title IX and its implementing regulation. Add itional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at http://www.ed.gov /o cr. Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was filed timely, it is opening the following issues for investigation: I. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to complaints , reports, and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student's) , of which it had notice (knew about or shou ld have known about), as required by the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the Co llege complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § I 06.9 , regarding notice of nondiscrimination. b. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation , at 34 C.F.R. §§ I 06.8 and I 06.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator. TheDepartm ent of Educati ons missi on is to prom ote stud ent achievement and prep;iratio11J'orglobal ,·ompetitiv eness by fost ering ed ucational excel/rmce and ensu ring equfll access. www .ed .gov 1(6J{6J ; {bj{1{cj Page 2 -1.__--------- 2. Whether any failure by the College to provide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student, or other students, to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environmen t that denied or limited the Student's or students ' ability to participate in or benefit from the College· s programs. in violation of the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. §§ l 06.8 and I 06.31. Please note that opening an allegat ion for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merit. During the investigation , OCR is a neutral fact-finder, collecting and analyzing relevant evide nce from the complainant , the recipi ent, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensu re that its investi gation is legally sufficie nt and is dispositive of the allegations , in accordance with the provisions of Artic le III of OCR 's Case ProcessingManual. Please be advised that the College may not harass , coerce , intimidate , or discriminate against any individual because he or she has filed a complaint or participated in the complaint resoluti on process. If this happen s, you may file another complaint alleging such treatment. Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, we will seek to protect , to the exte nt provided by law, personally identifiable informati on, which , if released , could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. If you have any questio ns regarding this letter, please contact Relesia Gray , the assign ed investigator, at (214) 661-9618 or by email at relesia.gray @ed.gov , or you may contact me at (214) 661-9600. W ...... ,- Justin T. Evans Supe rvisory Attorney/Team Leader From: Perez, Lydia Sent: 1(6)(6); (6)(7(CJ To: OCR Dallas Subject: Complaint rec'dc______Jfrom ...____ ~ l(bj(6); (6)(7(C) L ...,Fgainst Cisco College . Discrimination Complaint Form Details 1. Enter information about yourself. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Best Time to Call You: Primary Phone Number: l DJ\6); lD)l7( CJ Alternative Phone Number: Your Email Address: 2. Who else can we call ifwe cannot reach you? Contact's Name: Daytime Phone Number: Relationship to you: 3. Who was discriminated against? Someone else If someone other than yourself please include: "'lD ....... Jl6J;-,,( D.....,, )l7l ""'CJ------. Injured Person's Name: Daytime Phone Number: Evening Phone Number: Relationship to You (eg. son or daughter) Injured Person's Address: City: State: Zip Code: 4. What institution discriminated? Institution Name: Cisco College Address: City: State: TX Zip Code: School or department involved: 5. Have you tried to resolve the complaint through the institution's grievance process, due process hearing, or with another agency? No Agency Name: Date Filed: Current status of the complaint: 6. Describe the discrimination On what basis were you discriminated Description of each discriminatory l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ against? action: Do you have written information that you think will help us understand your complaint? No 7. When did the last act of discrimination occur? Enter the date: Are you requesting a waiver of the 180-day filing time limit for discrimination more than 180 days before the filing of this complaint? that occurred Yes Reason for not filing complaint before 180 days. Reason: ! As stated above, 16J(6); Mt7tcJ u [" ''' ; tGlt ,tci 8. What would you like the institution to do as a result of your complaint? As stated above, jl°J6l); l DJll( CJ l DJl 6); l DJl7( CJ Back to View Page U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights home page I From: Sent: To: Subject: OCR Electronic Complaint Submission PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS USED BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND IS NOT MONITORED. SUBMISSION CONFIRMATION Your complaint with the Office for Civil Rights has been automatically forwarded to the following office for review: Office for Civil Rights/ED Dallas Office 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620 Dallas, Texas, 75201-6810 Phone: 214-661-9600 TDD: 800-877-8339 Fax: 214-661-9587 . OCR.Dallas@ed.go Ema1:1 V So that we can best assist you, we call your attention to the following: 1. If you need to communicate with OCR regarding your complaint before you are contacted directly, please do not reply to this message, which would result in your reply going to a send-only server address. Instead, please direct your correspondence to the above office at OCR.Dallas@ed.gov 2. If you need to modify or supplement your complaint, please do not use the complaint form to submit another complaint with the new information. Instead, you may simply send an email to the office that has your complaint. Filing duplicative complaints may impede our ability to rev iew your concerns in a timely manner. (If you have a separate complaint involving other matters, you may of course use this form to submit it .) 3. Remember that before OCR can process your complaint, we must receive a signed and dated consent form. If we have not received your signed consent form within 20 calendar days of the date of this email, we will close your complaint. A copy of the Office for Civil Rights Consent Form is available for your convenience at OCR Comp laint Consent Form . Please sign and date the appropriate response on the consent form and mail it to the OCR Enforcement Office at the address above. If you do not have access to a printer, please email or call the OCR Enforcement Office ident ified above to request a blank consent form. 4 . It is recommended that you print a copy of this message and retain it for your records . If you have not already read the follow ing documents, they can be downloadab le from the links below: • • 6 Information About OCR's Comp laint Processing Procedures Office for Civil Rights Not ice About Investigatory Uses of Personal Information r_J(- );- (b .. -J(-?(-CJ __ __.I Inst itution Name: Cisco College From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments : 28 May 2014 10:26 :51 -0500 Gray, Relesia 116 )(6); {b)(7(CJ Cisco College Ref: 06142269 Cisco College Ref-06142269 OCR Data Request Submission.PDF, College Catalog and Student Handbook Link.docx Ms. Gray , Plea se find the data request submis sion for Cisco College (Ref-06 142269) attached to this e-mail. Note that the attached Word document contain s the web link link to our College Catalog and Student Handbook . If you prefer to look at the College Policy Manual in its entirety , I can e-mail it to you in PDF format , plea se let me know . Regards, (b)(6); (b)(7( C) Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 ["'. ,, "" ,tCJ Confidential Data Request Submission for Cisco College Ref: 06142269 Submitted to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights l (bj(6J;t6)(7(CJ Prepared by.____ I ~Copies to: l)ata R.cqucst ltt.:n1!fl. .......................................................................................................................... l Cisco Cnlkg1: t\,Jidcs :rnd Statements lkk:vant tn Title IX................................ I sr~1tcmcnt llf Equ;1IOppllrtunity ..................................................................................... J Sexual H;1rassmcnt (~ricvanc.:c.......................................................................................... 2 Scxu~d H(trassmcnt Grkvanc.:c Pron~durcs ................................................................... 2 Student C\)nduct and Disci.rlinary Proccdurcs ......................................................... 4 c;·cncral Policies....................................................................................................................... 4 Student Rights anu Rcsponsihilitics .............................................................................. 4 Specific Prohibitions ............................................................................................................. 5 Disciplinary Actions .............................................................................................................. 7 Cisco College Policy I. 3 (Policy tvlanual)..................................................................... 8 l)uc Process Prnccc.lures....................................................................................................... 10 Dat,1 Request Iten1 112........................................................................................................................... 1.2 12 Fmployccs who address sexual hurassrncnt/violcncc............................................. Data Request lte1n //3 ........................................................................................................................... 12 Data R.cqucst lcen1#4 ........................................................................................................................... 13 l)ata Request ltc1n //5 ........................................................................................................................... I3 Dara Reque1,r ltl".111 //6 ........................................................................................................................... I3 l)ata Request I te,n 117. ........... ............................................................................................................... 13 Data Request ltc1n 118........................................................................................................................... 14 Data Request ltc1n t'i-9........................................................................................................................... 14 Data Rcqucsr Item lfln ......................................................................................................................... 1.4 l)ar,1 Rl'ljllc ...r Item /!ll .......................................................................................................................... 14 Data RcqUl'Sl' ltc1n /ll2 ......................................................................................................................... 15 D:tta R.cqucst l.tcn1 !f.:13 ........................................................................................................................ 15 Ct-"l' p1.,r_ )(6 -J;-(bJ(7-(C -J ____.1-............................................................................................................. l '5 Case ;i... tb-Jt6 -J;-tb-Jt1-tc_J __,j ............................................................................................ 16 Data Request Item !f.14...................................... ................................................................................... 17 D,tta RrL1ucstItem i/15......................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix A............................................................................................................................................... 19 20 Appendix B............................................................................................................................................... Appendix (~................................................................. .............................................................................. 21 Appendix n....................................................................................................................... 22 Data Request Response Cisco College (06142269) I. Data Request Item # I The policies, statem ents and other infonnation included in item# 1 of this data request respon se · e rrect J.Or , t h.e tb)(?(C) 1aca denuc· years. Th e d· ocuments cite · d tn · t hi s were m response are available in vario us fonnats, including th e college web site. They are also available in PDF format and can easily be attached to an e-mail for review. r)(6); Lin.ks: • • College Catalog http ://wwvv.cisco.edu/s/926/i mage s/eclitor documents/catalog ch-a.ft2013 ~ 2014.pdf College Student rfandbook http ://www .cisco.e~lu/s/926/ im ages/editor docum en.ts/cisco college smclent handbook . l2Qf • The College Policy Manual is located on the College intran et and availabl e to all emp loyees. It is also availab le in PDF format and can be attached to an e-mail. Cisco College Pohci es and Statements Relevant to Title IX It is th e pohcy of Cisco College to provide equal employment, admi ssio n , and educationa l oppor tunit ies without regard to race, color, religion, n ationa l origin, sex, age, or disability. (StudentHandbook p.8) Statement of Equal Opportunity (College Catalogp.i.i) Cisco College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in th e recruitment and admis sion of sntd ems, th e availability of st ud ent loans, grant s, and scholars hip s, the opporntnity to participate in student activi ties, th e provision of student services, the use of college hou sing, the recruitment and emp loyment of faculty and staff , or the operation of any programs and activities as speci fied by federal laws and regulation s. The equalopportunitycoordinator and coordinatorforcompliance with Section504 of the VocationalRehabilitationAct of 1973and Title LXof the EducationAmendmentsof 1972is the Directorof HumanResources. Cisco College provides th e necessary servic es to help students obtain the maximum benefit s from the College e;,,,.,']?e rience, as well as addi ng enrichment and sat isfac tion to their personal development. It is the policy of the College to provide information and reasonable llPa ge accommodations to disabled stude nts on an individual basis. For information, students should contact the Counseling Office at (254) 442-5000 for the Cisco Campus or (325) 794-4400, for the Cisco College Abilene Educational Center. okp.55) Sexual Harassm ent Grievances (StudrntHandbo lt is the policy of Cisco College tnat sexual harassment of :mynature is for6fdacn at any college activity/event or in the workplace,classroom,or facilitiesunderthe auspices of the college. Cisco Collegewill imposesanctions up to and includingterminationof college personneland/or tudcnts foundguUtyof sexual harassment'! Sexual harassment is a fom1of sex discrimination that involves the unwelcom e introd uction of sexual activities or comments into the workplac e, classroom, or facilities. Unw elcome sexu al advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual natur e constitute sexual harass ment when (1) submi ssion to th e conduct becomes a term or condition of employment or academic achievement, (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision regarding th e individual, or (3) the conduct unreasonably int erferes with the individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive wor king, academic, or living environment . Victi ms of sexual harassment can include employees and students, regardless of gender . Should any memberof thecollegecommunitybesubjc.cted to sexual harassmentof anynature, die mattermaybe reportedto the college's AffirmativeAction Officer(Directorof Human Resources)or anyotheremployeeof the Collegewhomthe per;sontrusgfpr,iPidation of in\'cscigation,The investigation will beginwithin fivecollegeworkingd:iy sand (allowthe guidelinesoutlined by the HearingCommitteeProceourcsexcept that discretionwi.lJbe used as appropriateto the nllegadon and ·grkvance. Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures (StudentHandbookPfJ .55-56) Hearing Committee Procedures The college Hearing Committee function s prin1arily to insure that members of the college community are treated fairly. The committee is composed. of a chairperson, nine faculty/sta ff members and three stud ents. At the encl of each academic year, the chairperson to serve for the following academic year is elected from the current members of the Hearing Committee . A draft appo ints the nine faculty/staff members. The stu dent government selects thr ee stude nts. Any student wishing to appea l his/her case to the Hearing Committee must make a written request for such a hearing to the Dean of Students within 24 hours of the decision he/she wishes to appeal. The Dean of Students vvill then notify the chairperson of the Hearing Conunitt ee within 24 hour s. Upon notification that a hearing is requested, the chairperson shall convene a meeting within five college working days by random ly selecting four faculty and tw o stu dents from the committee membership. 21 Page Prior to the hearing, the chairperson shall. thrnugh pcrson~,l contact. insure that c~Kh person sd.cct1.:d for the he:1ring can hear the L:ase without prejudice. Shlmld it be detcm1ined that a cnmmittcc mcmhcr c~mnnt hear the c;1se without prejudice, another person shall he randomly sdecrcd fwm the rx111duntil the chairpersnn is :1ss11rcd that all pcrslrns r~rn hear the case wit hnut prcjtKlicc. The hearing slull he umductL-cJ in ;tn.:mdancc with the follnwing general rnrmat: Thl· stucknt and hearings shall he charges invnhnl, hearing. A written the l:nlkgc offici:d assigned rn the grievance shall hnth be pn.:scnc and all dost.:d. The chairperson shall inform the committee members of the specific ;my action taken prior to the hearing and the st~1tcd n.:ason for requesting the record of the hearing shall he l) members of the B11Md111"Regents rn heir rhc ap11eal. The Bl),lrll nf R1:grnts shall considcr :dl the J l--,. ,I rcc1lrds. i1wcstigations, findings. and rccrnnmcndations prnhlltsly mack, and. may ;tt its disnctillll m:1kc further i 11Yestig:1tionnr hl)ld such he,irings as it deems apprnpri,ttc. The Bnard nr Regents nMy take wlutcver acti1m it deems apprnpriatc i m:luding, but nor limited to. uphl,lding. n,·erruling and/or m1)difyingthe decision ll the President, or recnmmcnding a hearing before.: a qunrum nf the Rl1ard nf Regents. The dedsinn or rccmnmcncbtilll1 of the B(l,trelflf Regents shall he rendered in \\'riri ng ~md appropriately distrihuted within fi,·c colkgl' \.\'l)l'king days. The cb.:isions of the Board 11fRq,zcntsshall he fin;tl 3 Ii ,: L !' STUDF:\!T COi\'.DUCT AND DlSCIPLl'.\!ARY PROCEDURES (Snu/011. Hwulbool~ fJ.-H) GENERAi. POUCI ES C:isrn Cnllcgc rnnsickrs the cultivation of sdf disdplinc hy its students to he \)f the utmost impnrtancc in till' cducarion;1J process and essential tn the dcn:l.npmcnt nf re:-.pnn-;ihlccitb:ns. Tbl:' Cnllcgc, rhcrd()rc, h.ts the rcsrhmsihiliry and lawful ;1uthnrity, through its Hoard of Regents, ro csrahlbh and maintain stand.trds 1)1' pcrsnnal. C(inJuct for ;tll student..;; cnrnlkd in the Cnllcgc and rcrsonncl cmplnyed by the Col.kge. This respnnsibility ~md authority extends to the enforcement of security sc:mdards .rnd authority nf persons and property at al.Icampus locations. Cisco College expects its students .rnd all persons on or in college grounds and/or facilities to maintain standards of personal discipline that arc in harmony with the educational goals of the institutinn, rn nhscrvc national, stare. anJ local laws, to r<.:srcct the ri,ghts and privikges nf other proplc, and to cnmlucc thcmsdves in a manner that rdlrcts credit upon themselves an .. • Each student ;1tCiscn College h~1sthe right to enjoy the ,uncnitks of the colkgc and en he treated with courtesy and respect hy all members of the cnllcgc community. Thcsr include the right • to ;1o.;;1fc cnvirnnmcnt in which to study. • t1) due ["lmu.~ssif t:hcyhdicvc that their rights have hccn \'i11brcd. (The prnccss for ;1ppcal may he fnund in the Student Handb1)ok.) Student Responsibilities • E:11.:h student Ciscl1 College has the obligatinn to he fully acquainted with the puhlishcd regulations nf the colkgc and to comply with them. • Each student at Cisco College has the ohligation to hccome fully acquainted with the po.lkies and proccJurcs of the classes in which they cnrnll at the outset of the c.:lass. • Each student ;1t Cisco College has the nhl igation to follnw tenets nf common dt:cency and hehavinr acceptable in educacinn and in pnlite society, espcchllly respect for the rights and property 1lfnrhcrs. • Earh student at Cisrn College has the nhligacinn to respect others' rights to learn in a classroom wichnut distr,Ktion. .it SPECIHC PROHIBITIONS (S111dcn1 Hand/Jook p.-i6) The College regards the fnllnwin~ as examples of specific prohibitions, which if vinlated, subjects a student or any other person tn security nr discipl.inary action which may include immediate suspension l n L:xpu ls ion: I. ;\caLkmic cheating and plagiarism. :2. Furnishing fobc information to the Col lcgc with intent tn Jecl'ivc. 3. forgery. ,llrcrarinn, unauthori.zcd possession, or misuse of collq.~c documents, records, or ID cm.ls. 4. \bl k il1us drst run ion. dam age. u 11:1ut ll()t'i=L·d pl)ssrssh 111, or mi.suse 1)r cnl lq1,1:prl,perry including lihr;.1ry;tnd bhl1rar,,ry mat(-rials, or nf pri\·atc property llfl umpw,. 5. Participation in hazing acts that are degrading or injurious to another, or acts in which another is held against his/her will. 6. Physicalor verbal abuse of another in the College community. 5 I .··,. • d ~~ \. 7. l\)sSl.'Ssing, selling, nr hd.ng under the influrncc of alu.lhn1icbeverages. 8. llkgally pusscssing. using, ..:;dling, \)r lxing under the influence l1f drugs nr narc\ltics, nr p1)ssi;;so.:;ing drug/narctltks paraphernalia. 9. l\1sscssi ng 1)r using firc;1rms, wcaptms or facsimile nf \\'capnns, nr explosives (including fi.rnn 1rks). 10. Congregating Jnrmitorks nr loitering nn streets after 11:l)()run. l)f other puhlic ~m:as nf the campus outside of IJ. Playing nf muskal instruments, radios. nr nthcr dectronic c.kvkes on the grnunds nr streets or tht: campus without specific pt:rmission frnm the Dc.111of Students for :l recngni:.:ed college a1.:tivicy. 12. Using lnud or obscene language. 13. Participation in iJlcgalg:.unhlingactivities on college property. 14. Incorrigible nr persistent irresponsible behavior. I 5. Disorderly conduct which inhibits or interferes with the education.al rcspo.n.sibility of the college or which disntpts the administrative or service functions of the college, including social education activities. 16. Refusing or foiling to comply with a lawful order l,f any rnllcgc nr puhlic official acting;in the cnfnrcem1.:nrof colkgc j')l)licics. 17. Such othl'r prd1ihit llHis as the appropriate c11lkgl' agency may cstabli.-.;h. 18. All snKknrs an.:required to wear shirts at al.I time. Clothing must and must nnt cnnt;1in prnfanity. 11l)t be vulgar nr nhsccnc, NOTE: REFUSALOR FAILINGTO COOPERATEWITH A COLLEGEOR PUBLICOFFICIALAND/OR VIOLENT ABUSE OF ANY NATURE SUBJECTSTIIE PERSON RESPONSIBLETO IMMEDIATE EVICTIONFROMHIE DORMITORYOR CAMPUS 6 I :.1., ,; r· 111SCIPI.INARYACTIONS (ScrlllctllHand/,(,olzp. 53) Vi1)lati1)11nf the rules, n:gulathms, nr potici.es nf the cnlkgc subjects the ~tucknc to disciplinary "tctinn hy :m ;1pprnprLm.: college nfficial. Cbssific..1tions uf poss.ibk actions an.: as follnws: \VARN I NG: A not in: l1) rhe srmknr rhat cnntinu;ttinn nr n.:pctitinn lif :-;pecifkd i:nnduct may he ct use for fu rrher disciplinary action. DISC[PI.INARY PR0Bi\TION: As ,l result of minor infractinn or more scril)US major infracrinn, a stucknr may be placed on disciplinary prnhation. A prnbatinnary period is established in which the student is required tn show appropriate changes in attitude and behavior. During the period nf proh~ttion a student is not normally permitted to represent the college in intcrcnlkgbtc activities nr hold major student offices or committee assignments. l1thcr privileges and rnlkge finandal aid may he wirhdrawn or reduced during the pmhationary period. DISCIPU NARY WITII DRAW AL: Under extenuating cin.:umstances the student may he given the privilege nf withdrawing from the college. Conditions may he established for readmission. Notation of the disdplin.try withdrawal will he kept in the student's pt:rsnnal records. Nn notation is mac.kon the student's transcript. DISCIPLINARYSUSPENSlON: Sus1xnsion is normally for a stated period of time, at the end 1)fwhich a student may ~tpply for readmission. Disciplinary suspension may he rntered on the student's translTipt during the suspension period. DISC [Pl.IN ARY DISMISSAL: nism issa I. means suspension for an inc.lefinice period wmally with the implication that a srudenc must fulfill certain rec1uirements hcforc readmission will he considernl. Disciplinary dismissal is entered on the sn1<.knt's permanent record and appears on l)fficial transcrirts during the dismissal period. EXPULS[ON: Expulsion means permanent rcmn\'al from the collq~c with nn l)ppurtunity to return. Fxpulsilm is l.'lltnecl 1m the stuc.knt's pnmanrnc rCCl)rcl and ;q,pears nn ()fficial rra ns<;ri.pts. Lxpu I'-iinn sh:ti1 Ix: used Pn ly in case.'- nf extreme m isc1mduct i nvoh·i 11.g SC\'l.'rl' infracrkin 1)1 "ni:kral ~·1)L{1.:sPr ~olkge n.:gulati1)n.-; \lf pnlicics. 7 I i' ii 1.: ,: ------·····-·--·-----···------·---··--------·-··-····-·-···------~ CISCO COLLEGE ---·---···-··----- -----·----···--·----·-· COLLEGE POLICY MANUAL POLICY NUMBER: U TYPE: General Colkgc.: Opt.:ratfons EFFECTIVE DATE: lmmc.:dbrcly TITLE: ~on Discriminati1)11/St.:\'ual I la rassrncnr ADOPTION DAfE: MarL·h Ill, 2lll)R L ----------····· ....,... . .....···-··················-···-··· -···-·····-----·-·--·· REVISION DATE: L3 NON-0ISCRlMINATION/Sl:XUAL HARASSMENT Non~ Discrimination Policy [tis tl1c polil:y of Cisco Colkgc to not disc.:rimin.\tc on the basis nf ran.:, rnlnr, national origin, sex, disability, age, rdigion, ,·ctcran st.ttus. or any other l.cgally prntcc.:tcd status in educational programs, ;tctivitics, admission, nr emplnymcnt pracriccs. The cnlkgc seeks to treat c.;~1eh person of the cnlkgc community as a unique .individual ~rndto provide a positive, encouraging, and sucl:css oriented cnvimnmcnt. Cnllcgc policies that proml1tc and protect the rights and dcvdopmrnl of C(lCh individual in the cnllc~c nmmrnnity will he enforced. Sexual Harassment Sexual h(1rassmcnt is a fnrm nf discrimination. Conduct that (onsritutcs seXU(llh.1rassmcnt of employees or students is prohibited by Cisco College. It is the goal of the college tn provide .1work anJ k,trning environment that is free of any form of nhjectionabk, disrespc<.·tful or inapproprbte l'Onduct nr <.:ommtmication of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated and is prohihired by law. i\ simple rule tl) follow is: IF IN J)()l !BT, I)() NOT 11{)IT. A. Sexual Harassment in the Workplan~ Fnr purposes of this policy. sexual harassment is defined as unwckome advances. n:l1ucsts for sexual favors, ,md other verbal nr physk.11 conduct of a sexual natur~· when: L Submission tn such conduct is made c.:xplicit.ly or implidrly a term nr cnnditinn nf an individtwl's cm ploymcnt; .}.Suhmissinn to 1)rn.:jcction 11fsuch conduct is used as a hasis for employment idcntwill i.!:,sUca l..'\)lk~c wrirking c.Ltysfolln\\'ing the hearing. \\Tim:n <.kcisiPn wit:hin t:<.'11 7. lf the cmphlycc nr sup1.-r,·.is\lfis not satisfied v.:irhrhe decision, each may request a hearing with rlK gnvcrnin~ hnard ,,-tthin five rnlkgc working clays1)1' the receipt nf tl1c dcdsh)n 1)f the President. The go\·crning board wil I wndLKt the hearing within thirty colicge working days frum the date nf the request for a hearing. The gorcrning hoard will make thl' final decision regarding the matter. 11 I P :i C;v 2. Data Request [tern #2 College administration/sta.ff who address sexual harassment, sexual violence or other sex discrimination complaints are as follows: l\1111P:1.~._; (lypi.:.rlly ,-._·sp,)n,ihkru u11pli1yn· ._:1)mpLt inr prnc·cs,) l)in:..:t1)1·,if 11um.tn lk.'>J>orwnily coordinutor andcoordinator.for compliance withSection504()f theVorntional Rcha/,il iracionAcrof 19n andTitlelX of theEducation Amendments of 1972hi theDirectorof Human Resources" The Din;ctor \)f Human Rcsourc·cs is alsl) identified nn page 55 ol the Student Handhook as a person that "any member of the college community" may rcpnrt sexual harassment compbints to. ·'Shouldanyml'mhcrof thewlfcgccomm1111ity hes11b1cc1cJ lo .~cxual harassmn1l(f anynallir.:., thematt.:rmayhe ,·cp(>rl c'1to Ihecollc,~c ·sAffirmative ActionO[ficcr (Directorof HumanResources) oranyotheremployee. o[the. Collegewhomth, p"sontrustsforinitiationof investigation" The Director of Human Resources has hccn identified as the Title IX compliance worc.linator since bdorcjt 6Jt6J; Ml7tcJ I 6. Data Request Item #6 Typically student complaints of alleged sexual harassment and vioknu.: arc communicated to the Dean 1.11" Students and/or the Director of Campus Safety. The Title IX complia1Kc coordinatnr (Director nf Human Resources) mainly deals with employee issues. Mandatory reporters for student com pl.lints ,m· mac hes. acth·ity directors, and resident hall supervisors. If mack aware \)f sexual hara.';snll'nt/\·iok-ncc these rqxirtcrs ,.vouldcontact drhcr the Dean nf Students f)r the Din:ctnr \lrC;tmpus Safety. 7. Data Request I.tern if? TherL'is rnl fornd ?\IOU nr wrim.:.nagreement lxtwccn the cnl.kge and its ncpartmcnt nf Cam.pus Safety nr the local P1)1iccDepartment specifically related to protocols for lundling sexu~d \'il1knce co11111bints.The Dircl'tnr t)f Campus Safety, as a cnmmissinncd police nffkcr, handles sexual vinkm:c rnmpbints in ,l manner that is consistent with :.tpplicabk federal and sure Ltw. The nirectPr w11rksclosdv, with rhc Dean of Students, who is .dsn involved in the in\-i::stig:lfiVL' prl)lT-"s. If thcrL' is sufficknt evidence to v,·.1rrantit, the Din.:cwr 1lfCampus Safety 13 I 11 ,1 g ,. will take the ctse file to tht.' local District Attorney's Office. Regardless nf the outcnrnc of the criminal invcstigatinn. the Dean of students may continw.:: to guide the college student discipline prrn.:cssif iris lktcrmincd the circumstances call for it. 8. Data Request Itern #8 Tl1l:conract point ft)r criminal invcstigatidns of campus sexual assault is: Br;td Teaff Dircaor of Campus Safety Cisco College LOICollege Heights Cisco. TX 764 37 (254) 442-SOH (office) (254) 441 5IOOAttn: Brad Teaff (fox) hr:td. rt-;dJ(i1\_isn l.cd u The Directnr nf Campus Safety has a direct line of rnmmunication 1.•.-riminal with the J)A's Office on matters. including sexual vinknce. 9. Data Request Item #9 Currently, the main sources for the dissemination of sexual harassment and sexual vi.olence policies anc.lprocedures have hcen the College Student Handbook and the CoHcge Policy Manual: -·-..Student Handbook - avaibhk nn the col.kge website at: I.11u::.:L£,y~y~ Y.,iJ.:.".'~l.:.~~l t 1/~/~)2(l!i 1),1.i~i_l:l.LlD~L~l~.:i~t_l l]lCl)r~ s:L':'..~~~-~~~JJ_~ __ :·mltiLn,t... h;t nd h,H)kJ1df College Policy ~bnual ··· PDF fik: that can be attachc. !·' 12. Data Request #12 The CnJlcgc Dircnnr nf Campu ..;;Safety has crnnplctcd scxu;:d assault and family vil1kncc training (sec Appendix B) 13. Data Request ltcm#B List t)f student cnmpLtints ill' rcpnns (!'nrrnal nr informal) nf (~,)sexual lur,tssmcnt and sexual \'ink nee nr (h) n:taliatinn nr intimiJ~1tinn in rclatit)n tl) a complaint nr report nf :-.cxual 7 l(bj(6); har,1ssmcnt lrnm cci t6Jt tn present: I (bj(6);(bj(7(CJ l Ciscn C1)Jlcgi.: has rcrnrd nf two (2) student cnmplai.nt/rcports of sexual violence sincc.____ __,j , . ,tbJ(6);(bj(7(CJ (..;\SC ,Z/ • • Case Case ____ ii ....._ ......, 4 (6J(6J ; (bj(7(CJ . . l(bj(6);(6J(7(CJ a) C.omplarnant: ._ __________ h) Rcspllndcnc: (bj(6);(bj(7(CJ l c) Date of Conmbint: . jl° Jl 6 I _.. Sex: Fcll}.'l_k IPosition: Stud£n1 l 7 J; l DJl lcJ . l(bj(6);(6J(7(CJ d) The student likd a lormal cnmpJaint withL-----------------__,j 1(6J(6J; {bj(7(CJ I . . t I1c comp Iamt . occrn-rc( 11L----------------1 tbJ(6);(bj(7(CJ c ) ·1·1 . ic :111 cgatmns macIc rn lR,cpnmb.jntwasfilrd in !~ g) ltbJ(6);tbJ(7(cJ Thc c,11npbi nt \\'as i1wcsrig:ffcd hy the fnllc,wing staff n1cn1bcrs;: ll D)l 6); l D)l7( C) 1s IP .j ,;; ,, lDJl6); (DJl7(C) ["'. ); "" ,tCJ l DJl6J; lDJl7l CJ J) There arc only (W() pieces of corrcsponc.lcncc between jl°Jl6); lDJ\ll CJ I l DJl6); lDJl7(C) j) No hearing was conducted in cnnncctfon with this complaint. k) There was no appl'al filed hy either party. Case #1(6)(6); {6J(7(CJ a) Cnmplainant: 116 )(6); {bJ(?(CJ {6J(7(CJ b) Rl '.spnn dcnt Ht· ,. . 1{6j(6J; h) Respondent f.i2:.________ C) Date nf c~)mrlaint: Sex: h:malc Ip 0Sltllll1'., .. stucicnt J _, Position: Student 6 llD)l J; lDJlll CJ I l DJl6); lDJl7(C) 16 I :i , :;;, The cmn )binant, re )l)rtcd ..;;cxual assault to c) The alkg:ttiuns rnadc in the cnmpbint nThe (..'()11) ,laint W;IS 01..'.Ulrrl'd 6 Lr_)(- )-; (-b)-(l -(C-) ------------' fikd in g) The mm plaint was investigated hy the foll.owing staff members: ll DJl 6); (DJl7(C) h) S<:eAppendix D I) There is no other written corrcs 1nndem:e between (b) (6); (b) (7( C) j) No hl-;1ringwas cnnductcd in <:nnncction with this complaint. k) There W.ls nn appeal filed hy any ()1·th<:i1wnlvcdparties. 14. Data Request ltem#I4 LJ J.i...,t1)[ studrnts whn ha\'c been subject tn a "no contact orc.:kr"(or the like) for the 1m(6); tbJ(?l-scIW1)Iyear and l b)( 6J; (bJ(7l CJ 17 I :, " < ,. •:· 15. Data Request Item #15 The College \viii prnvidc any addith,nal data that is availahlc, ~•tt:hc rcqw:st nf rhc OCR, if it is hdicvcd that ir will help rcsol.vc this matter. 1s I , 1 o1 :; ,· Appendix A __ £.E.0.-Employees Page 1 of I Table of Conte11ts Minutes Numher of Pages 5-10 16 30 - 60 51 Americans with Disabilities Act 10-20 79 30- 60 Discrimination 17 Reporting Complaints 2 5 - IO Final Evaluation 5 - 10 Total 85 - 170 176 Module Overview Sexual Harassment Close this window. EE 0 1t I1.!:/i\\~om pscrv-11t\l JS{'.rs\Anrow,4.;n.;;.;en~ ........ - .... 5(6); {bj(7(cJ Report Date: !16 5 Page 5 of 5 Case Ii: T Report Type: Status: ~a~o~en,,._,, _ ___, . 1[6'j[oJ;(6)(7(C) Report Date: L------' · Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 (b)(6); (b)(7( C) -- 4 Page 4 of 4 .,,_.... !. ·i 1[6J[6J; lDJL7TCJ ' VO LUNTARY STATEMENT (NOT UNDER ARREST) ' lDJl6); \UA7lC) . .. .. .. - .. .. ] I have read each page of this statement consisting of_2_ pagc(s), each page of which hears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. l~vcrything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. r:,"''':' :1gna ure of Witness {bj(6);(6)(7(CJ (b)(6); (b)(7( C) Date: L------"' Time: l '--------' Subscribed and sworn to before meyr )(GJ;{bj(7(CJ l~a..Jt.~~~~~~:J....l~~~~~.....!, ursuant to 602.002 Texas Government Code, on this the VOLUNTARY STATEMENT (NOT UNDER l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ I have read each page of this statement consisting of_2_ page(s), each page of which hears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. ["''' ' tGlt,tci (b)(6); tb)(7(CJ Date: Signature of Wiiness r_)-6();- (b-J(-?(-C)______ Subscribed and sworn to before me, ... J-L.----------.1--- ~~~~~~~~...t.!..!~~liU:,lj:...:.::::..,f Texas and (NOT UNDER ARREST) I have read each page of this statement consisting ot'_2_ page(s), each page of which hears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand misleading statement. Date: it is a criminal offense Cogive a false or r"'.,"'"' CJ 0 / , ,/ / ..,' ,, College Catalog and Student Handbook Link http ://v.rww.cisco.edu/s/926/star t .aspx?sid== 926&gid == l&pgid == 295 Call Log December 8, 2014 ~ L_J Relesia Gray, EOS (bj(6);tbJ(7( CJ OCRconducted an on -site visit on December 3rd and 4th of 2014 . While onsite, a student .______ reported to OCRtha t she had been raped and had not not ified school officials. OCRassisted with reporting the incident to the school's Title IX Coordinator as well as the Dean of Student Services and 7 6 7 the school's Chief of Police c . On toda , I received a call from c statin that she ; heard that the suspect and wanted to know if m~=~------------------"""T'-:=O~C~R~a-d"":'v~i-se-d":"""'":th-a-t~h_,e l could possibly do so and asked if he student stated that she thought that she did . OCRadvised the student to call the DA s o ice to be sure . The student stated that she also wanted to inform OCRthat another student was sexually assaulted in 6 . b OCRad vise . d t h at we wou Id ma kea note t he d orm1tory on t h"1spast.116)(); {bJ(?(CJ 6 of it . The student stated that she !tb)t J;tbJ(7(cJ ! .., From: Sent: To: Subject : Attachment s: DoED@ed.gov 9 Dec 2014 10:40:31 -0600 Gray, Relesia image201 4-12-09-143323.pdf Institution Against Which Complaint is Filed: Please sign and date section A, section B or section C and return to the address below: I have read the section, "Investigatory Uses of Personal Information" in the OCRdocument "Information about OCR's Complaint Processing Procedures," which explains OCR's use of personal information. I understand that the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.§ 552a, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA),5 U.S.C.§ 552, govern the use of personal information submitted to all Federal agencies and their individual components, including OCR. I will cooperate with OCR's investigation and complaint resolution activities undertaken on my behalf. I understand that my failure to cooperate with OCR's investigation may result in the closure of my complaint. A. 1~ OCRmy consent to reveal my identity (and/or that of my minor child/ward on whose behalf the complaint is filed) to the institution alleged to have discriminated, as well as other »ecs~s and entities if OCR in tbe rourse of its investigation or for enforcement activities 1 finds (6)(6); t6J (7( C) r•J ,:G)t ,tc) ; 1 Date I ~ D •' ,c Rt.C.t.1\J\:.D OR 8. 1 do not give OCRmy consent to reveal my identity (and/or that of my minor child/ward on whose behalf the complaint is filed). 1understand that OCRmay have to close this complaint if OCR is unable to proceed with an investigation without releasing my identity (and/or that of my minor child/ward on whose behalf the complaint is filed). Signature Date C. Alternatively, if you are not filing this complaint on your own behalf or on behalf of your own minor child/ward, you are responsible for obtaining written consent from the person on whose behalf the complaint is filed or, if he or she is a minor, that person's parent/guardian. I have read this document, and I agree with the person who filed this complaint. I wish you to proceed with OCR's investigation and resolution process. 1give my consent for OCRto reveal my identity (and/or that of my minor child/ward on whose behalf the complaint is filed) to other persons to the extent necessary for the ur ose of resolution or investi ation of this com plaint. 6; 7 C ae From: Sent: To: Subject: 1(6)(6);(6)(7(C) 18 Aug 2014 16:52:20 -0500 Gray, Relesia Cisco College Ref: 06142269 Ms. Gray, I am sorry I missed your call this morning. We had our faculty/staff in-service meeting for fall 2014 all day today. I will call you at 8:30 in the morning to address your questions and set up interviews . Thanks, l D)l 6); lD)l 7(CJ Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 ["' ''' {G)t,tci From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachment s: 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) I 3 Sep 2014 10:28:09 -0500 Gray, Relesia Cisco College Reference: 06142269 Cisco College Updated Data Request Response 9-2-2014.PDF Ms. Gray , I have updated and clarified the infonnation in items #13 and # 14 included in the Cisco College (Ref: 06142269) data request submission as per our recent phone conver sation . We do not have any forma l/infonna l complaint s relati ve to Title IX on file other than the · ·tem # 13 cl16Jt6J; tbJ(7(c) I the firrst tune · · . d 1111 ones 11ste 1orwas th at c 1sco Coll ege has had a commission ed police offic er employed by the College. We believe that the presence of a police officer on campus , along with the recent attention given to violence against women on college campu ses has increased awarenes s of this issue for both students and employees on our campus. We have tentatively set the dates of October 6, 7, and 8th as requested for the OCR visit to both our Cisco and Abi lene campus locations. I would ask that you please contact me to confirm these dates and let me know of any logistics we need to plan for i.e. interviews etc. Respec tfully , lD)l6); lD)l7(CJ Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 [" ''' ' t6lt,tci Confidential Data Request Submission for Cisco College Ref: 0614 2269 Submitted to the U.S. Department of F..c.Jucation Office of Civil Ri~hts (l lpd,ltTd: 9/l/20B as per phone cnnvtrs,ltion with R~ksia (~ray) J bJ(6) ; (6)(7(CJ Prcpare d b. 'I..... ____ Rc:lcsiaGray l UJt6J; \DA7l CJ k-- __,r-~opics to: Tahk l)f Cnntcnt.s ();1ta Request Itc1n //1........................................................................................................................... l Cisco Cnlkgc Policies and Statements Relevant tn Tide IX................................ l Statuncnr l1"Equal Oppnrtunity ...................................................................................... l Sexual Harassmrnt Grkv:rnu: .......................................................................................... 2 Sexual Harnssmcnt Gric\'ancc Proccdurcs ................................................................... 2 Stulknt Cllnduct and Disciplin ..try Prnccdurcs ......................................................... 4 (~cncral Policies ....................................................................................................................... 4 Student Rights and Rcspnnsil.Jilitics .............................................................................. 4 Spcc.ific Pnlhibithlns ............................................................................................................. 5 Disciplinary Actions .............................................................................................................. 7 Cisco College Policy U (Policy Manual) ..................................................................... R nue Pro<.:essPrncedurcs ........................................................................................................ 10 J)ata Request Itc1n /,12........................................................................................................................... I2 Fmplnyces who address sexual harassment/violence ............................................. 12 l)ata Request lten1 //3 ........................................................................................................................... 12 l)ata Request ltcn1 //4 ........................................................................................................................... 13 naca Request ltcrn //5 ........................................................................................................................... 13 Data Request Ite1ni/6 ........................................................................................................................... 13 Data Request lrc1n //7........................................................................................................................... 13 Data Request Irem /I B........................................................................................................................... 14 Data Rcq ucst Itcn1 if.9........................................................................................................................... 14 Data lkqucsr lrt:m /!.lt)........................................................... .............................................................. .14 Data RL·qucsrItem //ll ................................................. ......................................................................... 14 DaL1 Rcyucst Item //12......................................................................................................................... 15 rhu Request Item /i:13... ..................................................................................................................... 15 C\SC ,1 ... tb-J(6 -J;-(b-J(-7(C _J__ l.................................................... 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(bJ(6J; (bJ(?( cJ ............................................................................................................... 16 Case! .............................................................................................................. 1.7 Scxu~dHarassment Complaint ......................................................................................... 18 Data Request Item !l.!4......................................................................................................................... 19 Data Rc<.1ucsrItem !!15......................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix A............................................................................................................................................... 20 .A.ppcndixB............................................................................................................................................... 21 l\ppcndix C ............................................................................................................................................... 11 ,\pp(·ndix n...................................................................................................................... 2> App('ndix [ ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix r.............................................................................................................. 25 Appendix Ci.............................................................................................................................................. 26 Data Request Respo nse Cisco College Ref: 0614 2269 l. Data Request Item # 1 The policies, state ml~~s ~R~ CJother infonpatiop jnru ded in item If. l of this data request response J 6);(7 academic years . The documents cited in th.is were in effect for the response are available in various formats, includin g the college web site . They are also available in PDF format and can easily be att ached to an e~mail for review. Links: • Col1ege Catalog http:/ /www .dsco.edu /s/926/ images/ed itor document s/cata log draft 2013 , 2014.pelf • College Student Handbook htt:p://www .cisco.cclu/s/926/imagcs/cditor documcnts/ci sco college stu dent handbook. 1.?SJi • The College Policy Manual is located on the College ·intranet and available to all employees. lt is also available in PDF fom1at and can be attached to an e~mail. Cisco College Policies and Stat ements Relevant t o Titl e IX lt is the policy of Cisco College to provide equal employment, admission, and educational oppornmities witho ut regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disab ility. (StudentHandbook p. 8) Statement of Equal Opportunity (Collcge.Catalogp. ii) Cisco College does nor discr iminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationa l origin, sex, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of stude nt s, the availability of student loans, gran ts, and scholarships, the opportun ity to participate in student activit ies, the provis ion of snid ent services, the use of college housing, the recruitment and employmen t of faculty and staff, or the operation of any programs and activiti es as specified by federal laws and regulations. The equal opportunicycoordinator andcoordinator forcompliance with Section·504 of the .. .. VocationalRehabilitationAct of 1973 and Title lX of the EducationAmendmentsof 1972is the Pirectorof HumanResources. Cisco College provides th e necessary services to help stude nts obtain the maximum benefits from the College experience, as well as adding enrichment and satisfaction to their personal development . It is the policy of the College to provide infonnation and reasonable ll Page accommoda tions to disabled st udents on an individual basis. For information, stude nt s shou ld contact the Counse ling Office at (254) 442-5000 for the Cisco Campus or (325) 794-4400, for the Cisco College Abilene Educat ional Center. Sexu al Harassment Grievances (Stu.dentHandbookp.55) It is the policyof Cisco Collegethat sexual harassmeni:'of anynature·is forbidden at anycollege acti.vity/cvcntor in the workplace,classroom,or facilitiesunderthe auspicesof the college. Cisco Collegewill impose sanctions up to and.J!lgudingterminationof college personneland/or srudentsfoundguilty of sexual har,as s~ .~pt. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves the unwelcome introduc tion of sexu al activities or comments into the workplace, classroom, or facilities. Unwelcome sexu al advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual natu re constitute sexua l harassment when (1) submission to th e conduct becomes a term or condition of employment or academic achievement, (2) submis sion to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision regarding the individual, or (3) the conduc t unreasonably interfere s wit h th e individual's work performanc e or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, academic, or living environm ent . Victims of sexual harassment can include employees and students, regardless of gender. Shouldanymemberof the collegecommunitybesubkcted to sexualharassmentof anynarure, r;hemattermaybereportedto the cbllsge'sAffirmativeActionOfficer (D:11:ector ofijuman Resources)or anyotheremployee of the Collegewhom the persontrustsforinitiationof investigation.The investigationwill beginwithin five'college workingdaysandfo:Uowthe guidelinesoutlined by tne Hearin &CommitteeProceduresexcept that discretion will be used as app·ro~riate~pthe allegationand grievance~ Sexual Harassment Griev ance Proced ures (StudentHandbooklJP .55~56) Hearing Committee Proce dures The college Hearing Committee functions primarily to insure that members of the college community are treated fairly. The committee is composed of a chairperson, nine faculty/staff members and three students. At the end of each academic year, the chairperson to serve for the following academic year is elected from the current members of the Hearing Committee. A draft appoints the nine faculty/staff members. The student government selects three students. Any student wish ing to appeal his/her case to the Hearing Committ ee must make a wri tt en request for such a hearing to the Dean of Stud ents within 24 hours of the decision he/she wishes to appeal. The Dean of Studen ts will then notify the chairperson of the Hearing Conun ittee within 24 hours. Upon notification that a hearing is reques ted, the chairperson shall convene a meeting within five college working days by randomly selecting four faculty and two students from the commit tee membership. 21Page Prim tn the hearing. the ch~tirpcrsnn shall, through 1xrsnnal cont:tct, insure that each pnson sckctcd for the hc;tring can hear the case wi.rhnut prejudicc. Should it he determined that a crnnmittc:e member cann~lt hear the case without prcjudicc. another pcrsnn shall he r:rndornly selected from rhe pand until the d1;1irpcrsnn is assured that all pnsnns can he;tr the case without prcjud ice. The he~tring shall be c1)ndw.:ted in accordance with the following general format: The student and the college nfficLtl ;tssigncd ro the grievam:c shaU hnth he present and ~tll hearings shall ht' t.:loscd. The chairperson sha.ll inform the commit.tee members nf the specific ..:harges ill\'O]\'ed. any ~,ct.iontaken prior to the hearing ;rnd the stated reasnn for n::questing the hearing. A written record nf the hearing shall he kept and ret.iined by the college. l. The student and the college officLtl <1ssi~nedto the gricv;mcc shall both he afforded the opportunity to explain their pnsititlll rn the cnrnminee memhcrs ancl have witnesses. if they wish, nn their behalf. The cnmmincc memhers may question any person appearing before the committee . .., Bnth the student and the offichtl assignl.':d tn the grievance kaw the mom, and the committee hy secret ballot with :1 m~•Jority rulin~ shall prompcly rl·ndcr a decision which shall be ~mnntmcecl verbally tn the student immediately arrer the decision is reached and prior rn the adjournment nf the hearing. 3. Further appeal from the committee hearing may be made within twenty four (24) hours to the President nf tl1l' College. The Pre:-;idcnt shall make such invi:scigation and hold such hearings as hc/:-;he may chink appropriate, and shall. within five colkge wnrking days, advise the student and the College official .tssignecl en the grievance of his/her decision. The cnl lcge offo.:i.d assigned tn thi: grievance will then take appropriate .11.:rinn rn implement tht: decision. 4. Appeals from the ckdsion llf the college President m:iy lie made to the Roard of Regents. :\nticc of appeal must he made in writing to the college Prcsidrnt within twenty four (24) hours fnllnvdng the dedsi1)n of the Colh.:~r President. The appeal must be submitted a minimum of five cllcndar days prior to the llt'Xt: J\:gularlys(.;hedukd Hoard of Regents llll'L'tin~. The President nf the Bnard nf Regents wi.ll aprninr three (>) members tif the Board of Rcgl.'nts w hl·ar the :tppcd. TIK BtlarJ of Regents .sl1:1IJ 1.:1rn.-.;idlT all the rl-c~1rds,inwsrigations, findings. and rccommrncbtinns previously made, and may ;lt its discretion make further invtsrigat.ilH1 llf htlld such hearings as it deems appropriate. The BPard of Regents may take whatcn:r action it deem~ :1r:iprorriatc i.nduding, hut not limited to. upholding. nvnruling :rnd/nr modifying the decision nf the President:. or reu)l111lll'Dd.inga hearing before a yunrum nf the Board nf Regrnts. The c.kdsinn or of Regents shall h.c rrndercd in writing and apprc1prbt:dy rcrnmmern.btinn of the B11~m::I dist:rihurcd withi.n fin: l't)llcge \\.·mking (bys. The decisions nf t:hl· Fhm.l nf Regents <;hall he fiml. 3 Ii'.! r STUDENT CONDUCT A."JDDlSCIPUNAR Y PROCEDURES (Stt1Clrnr. Hwl(ll>ooh p.4-1) GENERAL POLICIES Cisct) Cnl lcge con~iders the rnl.ri\'ation t)f sdf discipline hy its students to be of the utmost in,pnruncc in the cJucati1rnal process "md essential tn the ckwlopmcnt l)f respt1nsihk dtb.:n:-;. The Collq.~e, then:fllrc, has the resplmsihility "me.Ibwful autht1rity. through its Board of Regents, to establish and maintain sranc..Lm.lsof person.ii conduct for all students cnrolkd in the Cllkgc and pcrsnnnd cmpltiycd hy the Cnllcgc. This responsibility and authmity extends tn the cnforccnu:nr of security stanclmls and authority t)f rersons and property at all campus locttit)ns. Ciscn College expects its students and all persons on nr in colkgc grounds and/or facilities to maintain standards of personal discipline that arc in harmony with the educational goals of the institution, to observe national, state, and lncal bws, tn resre1..:tthe rights and privileges nf otht·r people. and tn cnnduct themsdves in a manner that reflects credit upon themselves and the colkgt'. A student whn cmnplctes registration .tt Cisco College or person whn accepts emplnymcnt signifies hy this action that he/she accepts the regulations of tht· College and tlut he/she agrees to abide hy tht·m. Any recognized misconduct, viohttinn of regulations or unacceptahk hehavior will he grounds for disciplinary action by the Cl)lkgc. AH 1..:ascswill he handled on ,rn individual basis taking into consideration the welfare of the student, the College. and/or other members nf the College community. Through the vil)btion of any cnlkge regulation. a student 1)r any pcrsnn suhjcct themselves to the possihility of immediate disdplinary action. STU DE.NT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (StudcnrHam/1,ovli f'·-15) Stw.knts' rights arc a source of concern at Cisco College as arc the rights of all indiviclu;1Js. Student Rights • F:,ch student (It Cisl·n Cnl kge has the righr tn quality educati1m and the commensurate frcedoms to pursue his/her educational goals, objectives, and program. These indudc the right • tn he inf1)rmt·d :1t the (1utsct nf the course of the instructor-; policies and performance cxp<.:1..:rations ()fthe student. • to he held to rcasnnahk sundanJs ~i\'cn the ac,demic Lttiruc..lcwh id1 instructors .. , have rn m:d. Forgery, alteration, unauthorb:d posses1,inn. nr misuse of college documents, records, or lD cards. 4. ivlalie inu.,;;destruction, dam agl', u n au t hori.zcd pr1sscssinn. nr m isus1.· \)f° n 11.lcgcprnpcrty including Iihrary and labt1rarory material<.;,l1r of pri\·arc propnry llll campus. 5. Participation in hazing acts that are degrading or injurious to another, or acts in which another is held against his/her will. 6. Physical or verbal abuse of another in the College commun.it:Y. s I ;' .·.r: c· 7. Possessing, sclli ng, or being under the influence of alcnh11\ichc,•erngcs. 8. llkg ..1lly possessing, using, selling, or hcing under thi.:::influence of drugs or narcotics, or possessing drug/n;1rrnti<.:s paraphernalia. 9. Possessing or using firtarms. wcapons or facsimik of wcapnns. or cxplnsi\'cs (including fircW\lrks). lO. Cungrcgating 1.lr loitcri ng nn streets dormitnrks after l l :t)Op.m. or other public areas of the campus outside of II. Playing nf muskal instruments, radios, or other dcctrnnic devices lln the grnunds or sm:ets nf the cL1mpuswithnut specific perm issin11 from the Dean nf Sru<.knts for a rccngni=ed Ctl) lcp;c: activity. 12. Using loud nr obscene language. 13. Participation in ilkgal gambling ..tetivitks on college property. 14. lncorrigihk or persistent irrcsponsibk hch<1vior. 15. Disorderly conduct which inhibits or interferes with the educational rcspon.sibi.li.ryof the college or which disrupts the administrative or service functions of the college,including social education activities. 16. Refusing or foiling tn comply with a lawful order of :.mycollege or public official acting in the enforcement of college policies. 17. Such other pnihihitinns ,1.o:; the appropriate col kg..:-agcm:y may 1.:1:;rahl.i1:-,h. 18. :\I I srndcnt.s arc required to wear shirts at all time. Clnthin,g must not he vulgar or nhsccne, and mu.q Til)t contain pwfoniry. NOTE: REFUSALOR FAILlNGTO COOPERATEWITH A COLLEGEOR PUBLICOFFICIALAND/OR VIOLENT ABUSE OF ANY NATURE SUBJECTS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLETO IMMEDIATE EVICTIONFROM THE DORMITORYOR CAMPUS 6 I P ,i :', ,. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (.Swckntlfond}Joof~p. 53) Viobtinn of the rules. n:p;ubtinns, or policies of the rnlkgc subjects the student to disciplinary act:[1)11by :m appropriate L:ollcgcofficial. CbssHkations 11f pnssihk clL'tinns;trC as follows: WARN ING: A nntkc to rhc student rlut continuation he ctusc for l'urrhcr Ji.sdplinary action. or rcpctithm nf specified cnnduct may DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: As ;i result nf minor infraction or more serious major infotctinn. a student may he placed on disciplinary prnhation. A probation,try period is established in which the studrnt is required to show appropri..ttc changts in auituc.k and behavior. Ouring the period of probation a student is not normally permitted to represent the college in intermllegiatc acrh·itics or hold major student offices or committee assignments. Other privikges ,llld colkgc financial aid may he withdrawn or r,xlrn:ecl during the prnhatinnary period. l)ISCI PUN ARY WITHDRAW AL: Under extenuating drcumst:n1ees the student may he given the privilege of withdrawing from the Cl)lkgc. Conditions may he estLthlished for readmission. Nl)t:ttion nf the disc1plinary withdrawal will he kept in the student's personal records. No notation is mack on the srndent's transcript. DISCIPUNARY SUSPENSION: Suspension is normally for a stated period of time. ar the end or which a student may apply for readmission. Disciplinary suspension may he entered on the stu<..k:nt'stranscr1pt .Direct pn)pnsitinns nf :l scxu~•lnature: 4. A pattern of conduct inrcndtxl rn discomfort 1)r humiliate. or hoth, that includes ()Ileor more follnwi ng: ()f the a. Comments of .1 sexual n,llltrc; h. Scxu~1lly cxpliL'it st.1tcments, quc.;;t:ions,jl)kcs, or anccd1)tcs; l"'lr Suhtlc pressure for sexual activity. an c.:k·mcntof which may he 1..'0ndunsul'.h as repeated and unwanted staring; c "i. A pattern of l:onducr that \.vould discomfort or humiliate, or both, a rcasonabk person at whom the conduct is di rccrcd rhat inducks nnc nr more of the following: a. lJnm:cessary t.nud1ing. p;ming, hugging. nr brushing against a person's hody; h. Remarks of a sexual narnre ;1h1)uta person's dnthing or hody; or c. Remarks ahl1ut sexual activity nr speculations about sexual expericm.:e B.Sexual Harassment of Sl.Ud(·nts Sexual harassment of students hy emplnyces is strictly pn)hihit.ed ,111d,in additinn tn the conduct described ahovl.'.,may indude such ;Ktivities as engaging in sexually oriented conversations for purposes of scxu;1!gratil'icatinn, tckphoning studrnts rn solicit in;tpproprfarc so<.:ialrdatinnships, physical contact that W(luk.1rc.lsonahly hl' constrw ..:d as sexual in nature. and enticing nr thrcatl.'.ning students hl 1.·ngagein sl.'.xualbehavior in exchange for grades. recommendations. or or her school related hcndit. Sexual har,tssmenr of srudcnts by l.:mplnycescm be discrimination 011 the basis ('Ifsex undl'r Titk IX. C. Isolated and Inadvertent Offenses Fmpl()yccs Cisco Cnllq~c. whn \Vithllllt establishing a pattern of doing so, engage in isolated condun of the kind dcscrihcd ah,we ()I' who exhibit a pattcm of engaging in such \.'.('Induct. hut fail tn rcalb: rhat their ;tctinns discornfnrt or humiliate trnd to dt·1nonsrratc insensitivity that necessitates remedial measures. \Vhcn employees become aware th.1t such activities arc occurring in their areas, they shnu)d rcrort the i::ircumst;tnces to their irrnrn::dbtc supuvisor. The supcrvisnr .shall then c1)ntau tl11.'offending 1.·mplnyces;tnd u)unscl with rhrn, to hdp them understand the harm thcy ;trc dning. nr D. J\.fam.·rs Involving Sexually Expli<:it Material 0<..casiPnally.th1.:cnllcgc will 1m)\'idc l:'dmatiorul scn·iccs tlur nMyincluJc sexually c,plicit materials nr of a sl':xtully explicit nature. Sud1 scr\'iccs rnuld include hut an.: not limited to scn·k1.·s iHld <.:oursl.'.s offered in ;u,arnmy, :lrt ...,;l1drih)~W, litnarun.:. cnunscling, p.m:nting. nursing. :md 11ther alliclfc,gc Policy.~1anua/) Cisco.Junior College Due Pron:ss Procedures General Complaint Procedure: The procedure !or processing an official mm plaint is as folln,vs: 1. The cmploycckmnplainant should first talk to his/her supc-rvisnr. Should ~rn cmplnyec/rnmplainant feel after oral discussion with his/her supervisor that a resolution has nnt heen reached, the employee should present the facts in writing to the next kvcl of supervbinn in the chain of command. At this point in the prrn.:ess, this kvd supervisor shf1ukl share the \Vritten rnmphint with his/her su1xrvisnr, the Human Resources nirL·ctor, and the highest level administrat1)r in this area of n:p1)rting. The supervisor receiving the written complaint ,,:ill respond in writing within five (5) cnlkge working days after rccl'ipt of the written grievance. 1. Should the employee/complainant deckk that the reply of this levelof supervisor is unsatisfactnry thc mattL'r may he taken to tht· next b·d nf supervision. This individual will also respond to the employee/complainant within five (5) cnlkgc working days after recd pt nf thl' \\'fit'tC.:-11Cl.llllplaint. . 3. \Vhcn till· matt<.:rreaches the Executive CPUl1l'.il level position for rc~olurion, this indh·iJual \\'ill also respond in writing tu rhc crnp]1lycdcomplainant within five ('5) ci illqz,c\\'\)rk i ng <.bysafrcr n:cl'ipt of the \.vrittc n u llllphint. 4. l.n the event thar the matter is not rc$nlwd ,\t rhi.' Executive Council k\'(:1, the cmp!t)yec/cnmplainant m.,y fik a nntil:L'of appeal to the college pn:siclcnt within five (5) ull kgc wnrking days :1ftn receipt nf the Exccut.in.' Ctmnci.l mcmhcrs' del:isinn. 3. Upon the recci pt nf the written notk:c \lr ap1xal. the cnllcgc prcsidrnt makes the final dcci$ilm tlll thL' mancr within five ( 5) college wnrki ng Jays. 10 IP .. . ,,,, .;.. , '· . Hearing Proc:cdurc: The HeJring Prnccdure nuy he requested hy a tenured employee who is being rccommcnckd for dismissal nr by ;1 cnntr:tet crnplnycc who is to be dismissed before cnmpkti1.rn of the term of contract. I. The employee shal.l be given rcasnnahlc 11\1ticc nf the ;1ctkH1in writing. Lf,upnn receiving writt.cn nntific"ttion the rmplnycc cksires to he heard in nrdcr to contest the proposed ~lCtinn of the Board, he/she shall give the Hcari ng Committee ,vri.ttcn notice within IO colkgc wnrking days uf receipt of the notice of rropnsed dismissal. Lfa request for hearing within the ten college W1)rkingdays prescribed is not submitted, the cmph)ycc shall he deemed to have \\\ti\'cd any right to a hearing. ' In the event that the employee shall file a timely request for hearing, said hearing shall he set within to colkge wnrking days of the dare the request for the hearing is received hy the I k~tring Committee. 3. The Hearing Committre may conduct the hearing in dosed session unless the employee a puhli1.:hearing, in which case the hc,1ring shall he open tn the puhlic. In 1-c<:1uests matters when:- the conduct nf individuals. other than the faculty member or cmplnycc filing the grievance, will he at issue and will n:4uire testimony from those individuals, or evidence of the conduct of thnse individuals, then the affected individuals shall have the right ro petition the Board to dose to the public either the entire hearing or rhose portions of the hearing at which the afb.:ted individual's conduct will he discussed or at whit:h they will testify. 4. At the hearing, the employ~:e shall have the right to hear the evidence upon which the dismissal is based. to <.:rossexamine all adverse witnesses, and to present evi(knce in his/her he ha ILThe Committee shall <.ktermine the existence 1:ifgood causl' fnr dismiss.ti. whk:h determ inatinn shall he based snkly upon the evickm:c presented in the he.tring. 5. The cmplnye1.:may he suspended with pay hy the Cnllege President pending the outrnrne nf the dismissal hearing. 6. In the event that the decision 1.lfthe Hc~tri.ngCommittee iHllnsatisfactnry to the l'tnploycl' or rhc supcn·isor. either may within five college \Vorking days after recd.pt of the decisiPn of the Hearing Cl)ITIJTiittcefile a written notice uf appeal tu the President. Lpnn receipt l)f the nnticc l)f appl'.tL the PrL'sidrnt wi.ll schedule within five college ,vnrking <.by~a ht·aring with thr employer ;md the supervisor. The Prc;ident will is-.;uc;1 \Him ..·n cleLisinn within ten cc1llcgcwnrking days follov,·ing the hearing. 7. If the cmrloycc nr supcrYisnr is nor satisfil·d with the decision, each m;1yrequest a he"1ring with thl'. glwcrning hllarc.lwithin five 01lkgc working days of the rcu~ipt lithe dcdsinn of the President. The governing board will. wnc.luct thL' hearing vdthin thirty c11lkgc wnrki.ng days from the date nf the request for a hearing. Tht::g<.)\'er.ninghoard will make thc final decision regJrding the matter. 2. Data Request Item #2 College administration/staff who address sexual harassment, sexual violence or other sex discrimination complaints arc as follows: P:irn Page (Typi...:,dlyre-;pon-.;ihkt,1 L'lllplnycc C1lmpl.iint [WtlCL'.'is) Dirn::tor of I I u 1n.mRc«nurn's )I)[ C,11lc,.i.clki~hts, Cisc,l. TX 76-1,7 (214> ++2 '5121(1)ffk\:) (2'H) '5'i2 51llt1 i\ttn: Pam Page (fax) ._1111 p,~i,:.<"'l.•~,,\.,:,lu 11 Steve Hudman (Typic,1Ilyrcspon!-.ihlctn sru<.knt ..:omplaint prncco.,s) l1can 1lf Scudcnrs IPI ( "nlk~c I kighcs Cisu), TX 7H ;7 (2'i4) ·H 2 ")Ill (()lfin,) (2")4) ·H2 'ill1l) Attn: StL·vc Hudman (bx) ,,1,:1 _c. h u,.l111,u,1,,\ i:,u l.nlu lk,d Teall ( Cnlkgc Pnlkt: l lfficcr. n:spnnsihk to i nn:stigatc nim inal ;\vridt y and u 1mplaints) Dircctnr nf Campus Sakty JOIC,1lkgc I kights Cisu1, TX 76·H7 (254) ·H2 'iOH (,lffkc.:) (25-1) 442 'rn1() 1\ttn: Br.id TL·aff (fax) hr,,,I.tL·.dfr,,\ i"l, >.(·LIu J1.:rry()pds,m (Typkally rcs1wn,;ihk for ,,tmknt c,1111plainti;1ppc;ilprnLT'is, nwmhc.:r,if t1)1lq.~cL'XL'L'llth·c cnunril) Viu: l'rc,;idcnt nf Student Snvil·c,; IOI Cnlkg(' I kighh Cisu\ TX 76·B7 (2'>4) 44 2 'i I'52 ( nfficc.:) (2'H)-f.-l2 ',I\)~) 1\nn Jerry Dl)d..;on (fax) je_rry.l.J...\1_,, ,_11(,:,.,i:-:l_;)yll_tl 3. Data Request Item /1.3 Tb<;·(1)lkg,~ has external assessments of the ackqu.1cy nr dkctin~ncl-is ()firs pnlkics (l)IKcrning sexual hara.-,smcnrand sexual \'h,lcncc and at this time there have hccn nn internal nr external rccnmmcndatinn.~ made regarding ,:hangcs to these · l"h)t cundm:trd any inn:rnal r (6);CJ f'.ll)]idct, .".,incc:; tb)(7( 1 ()f • ·· •· 12 I r' .i 1~ ., 4. Data Request Item #4 The rnl ..kgc has not conducted any climate surveys nr sdf Jsscssmcnts in regard rn sexual ,·ioknCl'. \Vhik it is understood th:\t not all incidents nf sexual vinkncc arc re )Orted, the actual rcpnrred nccurrcnccs nf sexu,,l vi.olcncc luvc Ix-en minima.I;tt rhc cnlkgc si nee....._ ..... ____ 5. Data Request Item #5 The Director nf Human Rcsnurccs is identified as the Tirk IX cnmpliancc cnordinJtnr in the E4u;1l Opportunity St;itcmcnt ,ls written on ( page ii) of the col.kgc catalog: 'Thecq1ialop/,urt1mi1 y coordinator undcoordinator for comtzliance wi! hScrti.on504of theVocali.onal Rdw/Jilitar.ion An of/ 973andTi.ti,IX of th, Education Amendments of1972istlicDirectorof Human Re.sources" The Director of Human Rcsnun.:cs is also identified lm page 55 of the Student Handhol)k a.o..; a person that "any mcmhcr of the colkge nmrnrnnity" may report !-iCXLWl h:uassment complaints tl). "S/1011/d anymcmhcrof 1/ic:n1/li:,~c nmmw11i1y I,, .rnl.,jc:c1t.'J 10sexuallwra.rnnrnl o{cmynar11rc, 1hrmauc:,· mayhe 's AffirmativeActionO{ficer {DirectorofHumanResources) or anyotheremployee ofthe ,-q,ortCrt l) atc: "'!16,'l', >1 "'6J~;1~6l"ti"" ' tc"l" j -, Cisco Police Department 50-1Conrad I lilt on Cisrn. TX 76 -B 7 (25 ~ 1.1. n- 1no ( '; \S F ii: 2013 - 11-0IC Suspcc l Name r5,m;mM~ l l)()P, INV LSTICiA J'IN{i or·Ft(TR r )\6); \ UJ\7ll.J ~D)\6); \ UJ\ 7ll.J l : ID-NR: L)I,;; I SI( i NATI .'RI:: KFdt>: ·tat11tl'C itation : I .ornl ion Type: I:.11try Ll><:ilt i1m: Exit l.o-:al ion: ( >lfo.:crs: Sl lSPECT INFOf{MATION: SUSPECT Name: .'\dures s: ( 'i1y . State, /ip: ( ·uunty: DOit 1)1, Num ber : Race/( il·11dcr: l:ll111ici1y : 11)l ·,ml Num ber : SS N I ki glit/ \.\\ ·ight: I hum: l'honl·: Huild: <'d i l' hom:: ( k cupat ion: I fair !l:yl·s : Co mpkx ion: l·,111 pl1Jycr · W c,rk l'li1 lllt·: ;\ lia~: Scar ~: \fo rk ,: I alltH,~ : I )i•,,ihr litii.::< CJ ~ Case II: L-----.... Reptirt Typt ': OHcnst: Rcporl Status : Open -rb~}(~6)~; (,!,t, &J"'(7 "' (c"" J----, Rt'pOrt r)ate: Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad I lilton Ci sco. rx 76437 (254 l 442-1770 · V ICTl\1 'Jame: L------- ' ON: l DJlOJ; lDJl7(C) /\ud re~s: Counry: City . Staie, lip : D0/3 : R;ic.: e:(,cmkr : U hni~iry: Hei glH.1\Vcight : Huild: Hair! Eyes: Com ple \io11: I >I. Number : IU Card Number: ~SN: H 0111e Phon 1:: 'ell f'hont' : L-------------- k<:upat ion: ...1E111ploycr: Work Phone: Ali as: Scar s: Mark s: Ta11m,s: l)isabililil:s: 2 i b)(6); (b)(7(CJ Case it: t'-------' Cisco Police Department Reporl Type: Offense Report :-04 Con rad Hilt on c i!\co. rx 76 4:.7 (:?:'4) -1-12- 1770 Sti\lus : Kepcirt Dat..: WITNESS INFORMATION: W JTNF.SS ti 1 l\ D l!i cJl6~ :'m'J;'l'l:'l'l' lDJll'!'l?'l ll.J~--------, Na me : A dur6:-: Coumy: Ci ry. Sti!tl.'. /. ip: 1)1. Number: DOB: Rac:c:.Cit.'JHkr: II) Card Nurnb.:r: SSN: Ethnil"ity: I ki g.ht'W .:!igln: I lt>me [>hone Bui ld: Cd! Phone: Hair1r.yes: C'o mrlex inn: (kc: 11 pa1ion: l:mpl1)yer: W 1)rk Phone: Alias: Sc.irs: Marks : Tatl oos: Di ~ahiliti cs: WITNES S # 2 Name: Addrl's s : c·ounty: Cit y , Slate, lip: DOB: 1)1, Numb er: Racl.'i ( i1.• 11dcr: 11.l<.':ird Number : t-;S N: l:thn icity : I k i)!.hliW 1. ·ight: l\ uild: I lairi Lyes: <'0111 pkx io n: 1\ lius: tvfarks: ·1alt<. H1'>: D i-.al>il iti c'i: l n 111t' 1-'(l(l ne: ·c11 Pho ne: L----------------' >n:11patio11: F.111 pl1,yer: Wor ~ Plw,11;: Open 7{"" 6J '"jt6""" >< "" ... ;... {b..., ){"' cj--, 3 Page ., of :'i Cisco Police Department 50-l Conrad JIi Iton C isw. TX 76-H7 (25-1J -142-1770 ·, .. l{bj(6J;{bj{7{ CJ Ca<.e11: Rl:'po11T:,pc: Status: Rcp1)11Uate: L. ____ ___. Offense Report ~O~~~c~n ..._~ .{bj{6j;(6)(7(CJ . l I 4 Cisco Police Depa,·tmcnt ( ' .. , It. llDJl6J; lDJl7( CJ . .l~I:: ... ·L..---- f 504 Conrad Hilton Ci~co. TX 7"-' DA rr J° Jl 6 ); l DJll( C) l l l(b)( 6) ; (b)(l[C} •.. J ~(l 6) ' l D)l7 ___________ 13.:\DGEif l , OFF!Cl::R '\/•/dE l_DFPT C.,~~c, l DJl 6); l D)l7( C) L\S SS\: .\Dr ARREST lNFORMATION 1(0)( 6); l DJl 7(C) ARRFS'l' WARRA'\T I YFSI l ll DJl 6); (D)l7( CJ C'11/\ I{( iF......_l_-----.---...,...,......,,.=,--.......1----"""6 UFFENSF ('()1)1: (CU~v1PLFTE(_( ~;-'..~)(:~-~~ Jl)L;l: ~ IJ'\DIL\ll:'. ;\RlffST ~ Tl\11~ . i:r:rU~Y 1\l'PROPIUA'IT-: DF<.iRI+: ll DJ(6); (DJ(7( C) C>FFFNSI: ! }i\ ·1·1 :_1 6 ·1 .._.\TATl :T1-r~ )(,.:..J;~(b)(? !l'l!! (C)____ .. I I '-----------.r- :\ DDITION AL CHAR<;Ks OR '.'vlISi) ,\ -. (b) (6); (b)(7( C) ..UlCAll(J, I l(b)( 6! ; (b)(l[CJ lf'.,DICA'IV 1\PPRO['l i\ ,\Rf{LST TII\ff LOCAIION VF.Hf CJ .E INFOl{MATION VF! 111.'LL I OWIJ )'! ____ ···-····· OH;-1:.NSFIJA'fE ·······"······1 ·-- ..,.._. _.......... . ,., ................................ ,. FI ".I ( 1N \' ~J DH D (' D W;\HR,'\:-,,' Ii:.. 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ON 'vl:l 11<'Li: \T.S D ~().29 I.!( T.NSI -;I'! .XI F \AJ\1E OF WRECKtH SERVICE l!SEB D l·R.LDDY"S 6,17-1125 LLL'S 4-+2->I81 UTI IER . 0 0 0 CHEST'.\LT >Admis:;;inns CISCO 101 Cisco, Statement [ "''' COLLEGI•: College Heights Texas of 76431 Student Account ' tG)t,tc) CODF.: DATE ---------- DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ------------------------------ r.. ---------------- _)(-6-J;-(b-J(-7(-CJ _______________________ sign up for who has not, "Contact Fees", Nelnet at and "Nelnet". www.cisco.edu and click on "Admi:wions", 1 a payment will be plan "Tuir-_ion and ~r financial a.id does not cover a 11 vour t.ui tion <1nd iees, * ..If. your awarded you must pay ~r'&ff/B der or si up with Ncilnet: tor Lhc remainder of yr)ur ba lanc:e by _l J ' t _ thlb -----------------------------·---, ..,-- .. 8/25120l4X:41 Mv1 Appendix Lb) P.:~~,~:l ·:. CO SH~RJFF E.I\STI.ANO NO.------·--1HESTATEor TEXAS r •J , I t I IN TlD£ • s.·t . _ COURT I I vs. OF It tb)t,tc) TEXAS .COUNTY, I MAGiffllA.TJt5 QBDEB. roniMER(iltla taQDCDgN Ondaisday,~ ~ ~ bttbn IboCoun ll!or llftll "'''' tGlt,tCJ offcmainvol\"iq: 6; (b)(7( C) for oa - tmdly vfolence L__JJltllldDIUDi4cr Section42.072of theTexu PenalCode. Th•Courtconsldcndeateriq I MqbtnteJ Orderfar Bmcramcr P.mtectionpuquamto Art. 11.,92ortba TaaaCrimial1 Proeed._ - CodeIIMlRulet: f<>r anoffemedialalsoinvolves: .. - ~y f,tjUI')'to theYi~ _ SlnOUI _ the useof exhibitionof a deadlyweaponduriAg the «immissi~n of an waull ftiuucutftnomal: ·---·-· .......... .. .. ....... .. ···--···········-··..........- ... --- ·-·-······· . ·-···--·--·-····-·····--· this Cou.ter.tenihil O:tderfor Em bch.J.,.lf of the followingpcnons: .____________________ .... . B.1Scd011 the i.n.fi;,nm.tio11 pre.sen (b)(6); (b)(7( C) . ·--..-··------- ,,., .., ~--- ··--··........ , ....... 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PenalCode(ttaUdna). _ 1n IIC1lll b1b.eruoe _ oomm,mlcadqdbanlywbb*lll.tmberof tbt f'lmi1yor b.ouaebold or wtditheperson(1) _ protlctldUQdetbl cmllfIDa~ orblrudq mams,rr, comn,.mJCldq admt ttuoulh taY pmora to amambetoftha fAmilyorhOUHbold or &o ~~pro LML 7 C ________ requOlllq coddedallty). _ jplt_ addressboreWll• ora mmbe: ottbl tamllyar bomehoblor ofthoperson protktlldundertbt Ot&lr; 1oinl wit.hla_______ _________ (.specif.rnaiaim\1111 distance)tba midcace. __.f.putaddtmhareunleu ~ conBaa&t•Jlty). c:hUdeve facility.____________ ~ IWkea hereunllll requast1qcontldca.d11fty), or school, (Jnlt tddffa be~ Ull1mrequestins confidendalily)twlJaeI cbiJdprotectedUtdeftu Otdcf midesoratteadl. ____J)OSM1sln1, truspmtir!& xccclvina, ~ relltina,or lca.tilla anyfi.--.nnor ar.mmmhloa clurin,1belito of this ProtectiveOnkr (Sfflioa46.06TexasPea.alCod~and 18Umra:lStatesCode922(l)J. Coofl4cotf&Jhx pfAsldas1C1; _ Basedon dll f:actl ~ tb8 Courtfurther tmdsthatt'c,rthe .safetyo( th•pmon or persons~ Ulldetthis order.the addrcat4andspecificlocatiousof thepmon or l)asonapn,tectedby the m5tt re:tD1Jm eonfideelial~ ahall-beomiued.fromthc..on.lff.... Q•Unrygt 9wr. IT:sFUJ.THEllORDER.ED that theClerkof the CoW1 shallsenda copyofthiJ ordlr. _ --------- to the Chiefof Polir:cin the municipalitywheretht immbtr of the familyo:~chold ·-_.:indivi4~~t~~-bJ.~ordet1!5_~ ., __ totheSheri!oftheeowsty wherethemember ofthefaizuly orhousehold or _... ........ -- - ...... ............. ___ --~ or --·-· • \'-• •• ~ .' • '-·'•' .4 _I t-• -' • ••"••' I I 1,. JII • l,., .,•"'''-•'I,.,. .J e,'"-,\,,J(.} ~ASTLANO COSHERIFF ws,v1ctua1 psotectN bJt1worurteatdM; or~.school« cbildcareAcmcyattended _ tDtha prln.clpd,dlnteto1,or penoa la cbtrp _ t,y .. parlOG p:oteetedl,y theOM l1lCI mmedhenma.. to the victim(I/notpw•nt al,._.,..,. MQttgta m•YJsUm. rrJI lVITBIB ORDIBIP•••, • Jg ntmta•t dlctrJheDp•J5t I ggdflfthdftn 1'1cd•'• lPaoutt,mtblnMboun.ltt Jls#atut Sbfl RWOUtammet bJ 1& mkl11c1111cl1111• P1 •»»• •11•1YJU• 5wmto• 1tceup1e4 BMUP J.lmu• IT18OJWBRBDthatthoJlc,meto carrya CGMellod lwldpl. of __, Dtftmdant. 11auspaidld fbt tb8 dundonof tl"- mdar.Acapyol 11111 emf«shallbe fbt\\'IZ'ded :o the DivlalGD of dalDepazcm.im ofhbUo S.ttty. 011receiptof thLt ordersuspendlaa tu~ tOcairy a~ buadpt.dl,a depvtmm lball nccml mplDl!ion of w.license. ttpOlt tilt eutpWlan to 1halocll llw cml.weazw.at qeacia. u appropriate.aad dlmaiml,ummr.tr of dll lVlplDdect lktall fromdlitJlceAHLoldm. lArftllacaA Jmu1aclmnto[fltwpplAempltlp• RESPQNJ)ENT ISOR.DEJUm to l.mmcdllrmly tnndr 1111 ffranm tiul amm1l1dcion ii bis pomalon to ------------·-·-'"Jo, unpouodmentd:miq1htlife of tkisOeder. lbal'ldll Sl(imltr, I ~ ~t9fcr'°i• ~VO~~ iDdshtlJfllmlW1a&ftdJfon:aad fl!19etuntilmidafpt Qrl 6 Jcthil dateshouldbo 1Wlw ~ 31 ~ Ip to61dl)'Stom theda o( iUU112Ce) • ......• - ·······-··· "··--------·-·- ·····----·--····--- . --·-···· ---·-·-· ----~- .,, ......... ·······-··----- -l'iiei ;rr---···· ~Arn .AND ·~O $1·HP.ifF , ,,' !(b)(6); (b)(7( C) .. WAI\NING A VIOLATIONor THIS ORDU I\' CO~OOSSIONo, ANACT PROBIBmD DY THI ORDIR MAYBE PUN'JSBABLIBYA J1NI or Al MUCHAl S4.000OR IY CONFlNEMENT lN JAJL JOI. Al LONGASONI YUll OR BYBOTH. ANA.Cf THATRUtJ'lil'S IN PAMJL'YvtOUNCE Oil A ST~G o~n MAYBl PROSICV'l'D Al A Sll'ARATSMJIDDJIANOROil J'ILONYOfflNSE. J1THE ACTti PllOIICVBD ASAIUilATI nLONY OJRNII, rt ll l'UNISBABLE BY CO!fflNIMINT 1N1RIION roR ATLEASTTWOYIAU. NO PERSON,JNCLUDINGA PERSONWHOIS PROTICl'II> BY THIS ORDER.MAy GM l'I.RMISSlONTO Alft'ONI TO I<:."MOQ OR.VIOLATEANYPROVISIONON THISORDER.DURINGTBI TIMI INWBICBTBII OUIR I.IVAlJD, IVlltY PROVL!IONorTBlS ORDERu IN l'TJL1,J'OltCI ANDU'J'ICT UNLEssA COURT CUAN'GUTHI ORDD. . WABNINGI J1BlERFEQQAL LAW THlS ORDERIS ENl'ORC&\BLEIN ALL Ft1TYST.A.tr.s, THE DISTRICTOF COLUMBIA,TlllBALLA.NmANDU.S.TtlUUTORir.8. 11U.S.C.§2265 MAYSVBJJtcr nm RESPONDENT INTERSTATIVIOLATIONOJ TBlS OIU>ER TO RDERALCRJMINAL PENALTIES. 11U.S.C 111161,22'2 POSSESSIONtTRANSPOa:fATION OR.REaJPTOJ A FIREARMWHILE11DS ORDJ.JlREMAINSIN uncr MAy BE,,\l'ILONY UNDD PEDERALLAW .f'UNISHABL& BY UP TO TEN \'EARSIN l'IUSONAND/OAA FIN&. IT IS tJ'NLAWFtJLPOR ANYPD.SON WHOIS stlBJECI TO A PROTECTIVE ORDER TO POSSIS.1A ltREARM ORAMMVNITION. RESPQHQSW'S ACJSNQwtroGEMENT Of RECEIPT OFQRDER. .. (11111H ofDef~ ). the Otfendaatin thi., we- recciv~ ..P~ For Emqency Pttitfflion.inopen court.on ...... ·-- . .. . . . . .. .. . I. _ _ ..acap,¥of thc.~~·s ' , ,, ' ------·-- --• ··---· • 0 0 < ·-- - ... .... 0,0 00 • -- ...... 0 M< ,, _ _ __ 0 --·- ·--...... -·--.-. ·- ..._._ _____ _ .. - - - -- ... - - ·--~ ..... , ... ··-· · . EASTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FAl\HL Y VIOLENCE VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION FORM Victim lnform3tion {bj(6);tbJ(7(CJ Vicum·s Name: Victim's Phone ,. j '-------------.r--- 0 r gan izat ion Designated by Victim ro Receive Notification: _______ _ Organization Designated Phone #:_______________________ _ Time of Victim Notification: Dale of Victim Notification: ______ ------ --------- Name of Officer Making Victim Notification: _________ Method of Notification: ________ Name Qf Person Notified: ________ _ -------------·---- ----···----- .. ....·----·--··----·- ..-------···---- Unsuccessfol Notification Attempts-- Time/ Date: _________ __.,________________ _ _ Remarks: --------·-···-··-------···-·- ...·--'·-·-··---·· ...., •.....-- ...-...---··· •.. Su~n~ct Information llDJl6J; lDJl7t CJ Suspc1:1 Name Offense Charg Date of ,\rresr· Date nf fncJrci.._ ____________ :\m:"!rni.: Ollil:(7f ___,_ _________________ ...-·-·········----·--···········-·----, ............... ___-..-..... . Appendix Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 .-. Case 11: Report J'ype: Offen~e Report '------ Status: <>1>en q Report Date: -jtb..:. Jt;6..J.., ; 1-bj"" t 7"'" tc... 4 Page 4 of :i Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco. TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 ll DJl 6J; l D)l7( CJ Case #: I 1, oJt 6J; l DJl7l CJ Report Type: Offense Report Status: O~cn Report Date: r- 6); t6lMcl I 5 Page 5 of5 Case if: ....____ Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 ~ Report Type: SUPPLEMENT Status: ,M'~.._}n~e:.;,n __ (6); tbJ{ ?{cj Report Date: ji'5 4 Page 4 of 5 -------------------------~~;:-;::--1 Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, rx 76437 (254)442-1770 I\ UA6J; \ UA7LCJ "\ 1 Case#: l D~Jll\6);( b)(7( CJ I R,;:purtType: SlJPPLE:vlENT Status: .,;0.;..i.l!i.;:e~n ..........---. Report Date: j16 J(6J ; t6)(7(CJ 5 Page S of 5 Case#: ...._____ · Cisco Police Department i04 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 _. Rcporl Type: SUPl'LEMF.NT Status: 1trn6) ;(b)(7(C) I Report Date: ....___ ..,. 4 Page 4 of4 n- STATEMENT UNDFR A r: 1:01?. l DJl6J; lDJl7TCJ 1 have read each page of this ~tatement consisting of...1_ page(s), each page of which bears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. A"'·' ·""''CJ Signature of Witness Subscribed 6; L ~6J~ b)l: CJ and sworn to before me,a1161 2 Texas Governmen o e, on this th Date: J ~{bj(6); tb)(7(CJ eace officer of the State of Texas and 7 C ,.,,··· ··...,._ VOLUNTARY STATEMENT DER knew came up and tried ta held me back and i get mad at him and punched him in the face and walked out. When I walked cut is when the pelicc shuwed up. During the whale night i was never alcae willshert time atier she called us back and we went tip there lee-king for her. i gave up and went eatside and had gene intc the reem. I was snail-ting a cigarette net the side deer with a eeuple ct" guys and sawdwalking dewn the hall. He came uutside and mid me that was in the team and she was "ready?. He said that site was trying in pull his pants dewn and get him undressed. He [did her is wait and he was geing te get me We walked hack inside and the deer was lucked again. - said he eculd hear anether guy in there and theugh he heard meaning in there. 311 that paint we decided that we were geing in get arise se we left and walked cat. That was when I get the wise mail and wall-ted back in and punched the guy. I have read each page at this statement ennsisting el' 2 page(s}, eaeh page uf which bears my signature, and enrreetians. if any, hear my initials. Everything is true and cerrect la the best at' my knawledge. I understand it is a criminal effense tu give a false er misleading statement. [Ellis .IJi-re-i; ihlt'FIE} ?ate: Signature cf Witness Subscribed and to before me, Officer Brad Teaff, a peace efficer cf the State cf Texas and 60111112 Texas Government Cede on this the 13 da cf December, AD. 2D13. VOLUNTARY UNDER ARREST) I have read each page of this statement consisting of_2_ pagc(s), c:1ch page of which bears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. ~ (bj(6); tbJ(7(CJ "''' ' {G)t,tci Date: lL-------------...1 / / '· / / ,./ / /' ,,,./ / / ., ,/ / / / Appendix .CISCO* COLLEGE =wd: Complaint about student's inappropriate behavior (6)(6); (6)(7(CJ ... 1_______ ["' '' ' (b)t,tc) L ___.!' 1. :rnM1 Jus: FYI... ---------- F orvvardecJ (bj(6);tb)(7(CJ 1nessl ·:igc-------···· > From: Dale ~ at 11:37 AM Subject Cornplainl about student's inapproprialE~ bet1avior ~~:r r )(6); tb)(7(C) (6); tb)(7(CJ , I I nP-P-dto lod~Je a compla111t a~Jainsl a student, [" '. ,, '""' CJ [ "''' ' 16)1,(c) . ', I I'' : • • I 116 )(6); tb)(7(CJ I From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachment s: 25 Sep 2014 14:27:46 -0500 Gray, Relesia Cisco College Student Organizations and Staff Contacts Cisco College Student Organizations.docx, Cisco College Title IX Program Contacts.docx Ms. Gray, A list of Cisco College (Reference: 06142269) Student Organi zations and a list of Staff Contacts are attached . We currently have the dates of October 6, 7, and 8 as the dates that the OCR will visit our campus. Let me know if there is anything else you need for your upcoming visit. Thank s, l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco , TX 76437 ["' '' ' t6lt,tCJ Cisco College List of Student Organizations Cisco Campus Student Government Sponsor: Diane Carlisle Association Athletic Training Head Trainer: Jacky Andreatta (254) 442-5135 diane.carlis le@cisco.edu (254) 442-5195 jacky.andreatt a@cisco.e du Women's Soccer Team Head Coach: Fred Drago Wrangler Band Director: Manny Martinez (254) 442-5005 fred.drago@cisco.edu (254) 442-5125 manuel.martinez@}cisco.edu Women's Basketball Team Head Coach: Charinee Mitchell Wrangler Belles Drill Team Director: Debbie Baker (254) 442-5174 charinee.mitchell (254) 442-5140 debbie.baker@cisco.edu @cisco.edu Volleyball Team Head Coach: Susan Moore Wrangler Cheerleaders Sponsor: Alicia Andreatta (254) 442-5004 (254) 442-5167 susan .moore@cisco.edu alicia.andreatta@cisco.edu Football Team Head Coach: Dionte Dean (254) 442-5030 dionte.dean @cisco.edu Baseball Team Head Coach: David White (254) 442-5172 dav id. white@cisco.edu Softball Team Head Coach: Leslie Dean (254) 442-5015 leslie.dean@c isco.edu Cisco College List of Student Organizations Abilene Educational Center (AEC) The Science Club Sponsor: Dr. Janie Brixey (325) 794-4418 jan ie.b r ixey @cisco.edu The Civic Club Sponsor: Kim Wombles (325) 794-4570 kim.wombles @cisco.edu Club Venue-Media Sponsor: Linda Royall & The Arts Club (325) 794-4544 (254) 442 -5105 linda.roya ll@cisco .edu Cisco College Title IX Program Contacts Students, employees, campus visitors and contractors may directly report inciden ts of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) and sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Provost, Dean of Students, Director of Campus Safety at the contact information listed below or any other employee of the College whom the person tru sts for initiation of investigation. Institutional Title IX Contacts Director of Student Success Programs/Title Dr . Lori Grubbs Locations: Cisco Campus/ Abilene Educational Center Student Life Office Room 111 254-442-5022 325-794-7739 lori. grub bs @cisco.edu Director of Human Resources Pam Page Harrell Fine Arts, Cisco Campus 254-442-5121 Pam.Pag e@cisco.edu Provost Abilene Educational Dr. Carol Dupree AEC Room 11 325-794-4401 carol.dupre e@cisco.edu Center Dean of Students/ Athletic Director Steve Hudman Student Life Building (Cisco Campus) 254-442-5173 st eve.hudman @cisco.edu Counselor - Cisco Campus Misty Taylor Vo-Tech I Building 254-442-5024 m isty. tay lor@cisco.edu IX Coordinator Counselor/Special Leigh Dycus Populations Coordinator - Cisco Campus 254-442-5 023 leigh.dycu s@cisco.edu Counselor/Spec ial Populations Deborah Castleman Coordinator - Abilene Educational 325 -794 -4406 debo rah.castle m an @cisco.edu Law Enfo rce m en t Con tact Director of Campus Safety/ Chief of Police Brad Teaff Campus Security Office Memoria l Hall, Cisco Campus 254-442-5 034 brad. teaff @cisco.edu Center 1(6)(6); tb)(7(CJ From: Sent: 31 Mar 2016 15:40:19 -0500 McKenna, Dana To: 6 Cc: J;;~; c~ )>cisco .edu Subje ct: omplamt 06142269; RE:~tatus of OCRInvestigation/ Request for Supplemental Data Attachmen ts: Cisco College Policies.docx 1;Jl e: Ms . McKenn a, The supplem ental data requested by OCR for Cisco College has been sent next day delivery. The documen t was too cumber some to scan and send by e-mail. We have sent two copies that you should be rece iving by noon tomorrow 4-1-2016. I am attachin g to this e-mail a document containing a table with links to policy information located in various pages on on our web site . We are hopeful this helpful. We will be notified once you have received and signed for our data submi ssion. Let us know if there is anything else needed. Thanks, On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 3:33 PM, McKenna, Dana wrote: r (6); tb)(7(CJ Thank you so much for your time today to review the status of OCR's investigation and processing of the above-referenced complaint. As we discussed, the case has been assigned to me as lead investigator for further processing. Based on our review of the case, we are requesting supplemental data from Cisco College (see attached) , with a time-sensi tive response due by April 5, 2016. We apologize for the delay in case process ing, but hope to resolve the complaint as efficiently as possible. I will serve as the contact person for the College during the course of OCR's investigation and resolution process . Once we receive the data response from the College, we will determine any further investigative activities needed for OCR' s investigation. We appreciate the College's patience and cooperation in working together to resolve the complaint. Upon review should you have any questions or concerns about the attached supplemental data request , please contact my office at 214-661-9639 , or via email at dana.mckenna @ed.gov . Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigato r OCR Dallas Office Office for Civil Rights , U.S. Department of Education Office: (214) 661-9639 Fax: (214) 661-9587 Email: dana.mckenna@ed.gov OCR Website: \VWW.ed.gov/ocr CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message contains PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an employee or agent responsib le for delivering it to the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by return email and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. ["' •t tG)t,tcl Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 lD)l 6); lD)l7(CJ Cisco College Policies Policy /Location Web link Date revised Title IX and Nondiscrimina tion policy: Student Hand book (pg. 58) http ://www.cisco .ed u/s/ 926/images/editor docume nts/2016/student handbook upda te 3, 17, 2016.pdf Updated 8/15 Sex Discrimination Pobcy: Employee Policy Manual Policy Man ual is in the College intranet and is not available for pub lic viewing. Upda ted 3/08 http ://www.cisco .edu/s/926/images/cditor document s/ann ual sccu ri Updated 8/15 Sexual Assault: Annual Security Report (pg. 7-9) ry report 2015 iii.pd£ Sexual Assault: Student Handbook (pgs. 59-61) http ://WWl.v.cisco.edu/s/926/images/editor documenrs /2016/student handbook update 3-17-2016.pdf Updated 8/ 15 Title lX Web Page http ://www.cisco.edu /s/926/index.as px?sid=926&gid =l&pgid =957 Updated 8/14 Notice of Nondiscr iminati on on the basis of Gender http ://wwv,1.cisco.ed u/s/926/images/editor clocuments/2016/notice of non-discr imination on th e basis of gende r.pelf Updated 8/14 Titl e IX Complaint form http ://vJww .cisco.edu/s/926/images/editor documents /cisco college title ix complaint form .pelf Updated 10/14 Grievance/Appeals: Stud ent Handbook (pgs. 62-65) http ://wv,rw.cisco .edu /s/926/images/editor clocuments/ 2016/student handbook upda te 3-17, 2016.pclf Updated 3/16 COMPLAINANT CALLRECORD Date: Time: Docket#: Participants: 4/05/2016 10:00am 06-14-2269 CiscoCollege (CCor College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS- Lead Investigator {LI) r )l 6J; lUJL7lCJ Contact#: Primary - r )l 6); lD)l 7(CJ r1 Telephone Interview LI conducted interview with complainant regarding reassignment of case, status of OCR investigation, and any recent developments between the complainant,!tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ 6 6 !CJCJ;t6Jt7CCJ !(Student) , and CC. ! LI reviewed the allegations/issues opened for investigation. Specifically, OCR received tbJ(7(cJ J wherein she alleged that the College failed to the complaint on !16J(6); promptly and equ itably respond to complaints, reports and/or incidents of sexual violence of which it had notice, including the Student's report of sexual assault, and, as a result, students, including the Student, were subjected to a sexually hostile environment. We rev iewed that OCR init iated opened her complain for investigation on May 7, 2014 to investigate the following legal issues: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to compla ints, reports, and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student's), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as required by the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscrimination. b. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator. 2. Whether any failure by the College to prov ide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student, or other students, to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environment tha t denied or limited the Student's or students' ability to participate in or benefit from the College's programs, in violation of the Title IX imp lementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. The comp lainant indicated she did not receive any updates on the case prior to my assignment as LI. She stated had previously not heard anything from our office and had attempted to contact OCRmult iple t imes since jM(6);tbJ(7(CJ o discuss the status of f Page 2 - (06-14-2269} Complainant Call Record 16 ; 1_6)(-?(-CJ____ the compla int. She indicated the last update she received was in ... r_J _J_ __, regarding OCR's onsite visit to CCand she was also informed by OCRthat there were 1161(6) ; tbJ(7(CJ I OCRconfirmed that neither the comp lainant nor the Student has received any contact or correspondence from Cisco College since The comp lainant reported that the Student is l D)l 6J; l DJl7l CJ Although neit her she nor the Student received verbal or written contact from the College, she does recall r )l 6); l D)ll( CJ l DJl 6J; l D)l7l CJ l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ I Page 3 Complainant Call Record She stated that she wanted me to know that I?m the first person to full?l,Ir explain DER case processing procedures, the status of the investigation, and recent developments with the case. She indicated that she had tried multiple times to speak with our office and was never contacted about the status of the complaint. We discussed the case reassignments. and the delav in investigationlapologized for the delavr in DER speaking with her and assured her that DER is committed to processing the complaint to resolution and that our agencv takes all cases. including Title lit cases verv seriouslv in ensuring recipients are in compliance with federal civil rights laws. She thanked me for explaining DISH case processing procedures, status of investigative activities, and the nest steps for resolution, including what an Agreement would look like with the College to resolve the complaint. not onlv the individual allegations, but also procedural remedies to ensure prompt and equitable responses to reports of alleged sexual harassmentfviolence, which will positivelyr impact both current and future students at all CC campuses. lithe}: mmo The coil was concluded. McKenna, Dana 21 Mar 2016 20:33:02 +0000 cisco.edu' . d u "; .... l{bj(6J; CJ I@CISCO.e . du I CISCO.e ___ (bj{7{ _._ From: Sent : To: Cc: Subject: Supplementa l Data Attachment s: Importance : l(b~6); (~(7(CJ p 06142269; RE: Status of OCR Investigation/ Request for 06142269 CC-SDR.pdf High I Ian you so much for your time today to review the status of OCR's investigation and processing of the above-referenced complaint. As we discussed, the case has been assigned to me as lead investigator for further processing. Based on our review of the case, we are requesting supplemental data from Cisco College (see attached), with a time-sensitive response due by April 5, 2016. We apologize for the delay in case processing, but hope to resolve the complaint as efficiently as possible. I will serve as the contact person for the College dur ing the course of OCR's investigation and resolution process. Once we receive the data response from the College, we will determine any further investigative activities needed for OCR's investigation . We appreciate the College's patience and cooperation in working together to resolve the complaint. Upon review should you have any questions or concerns about the attached supplemental data request, please contact my office at 214-661-9639, or via email at dana .mckenna@ed .gov. Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator OCR Dallas Office Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education Office: (214) 661-9639 Fax: (214) 661-9587 Email: dana .mckenna@ed .gov OCRWebsite: www .ed.gov/ocr CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE:This email message conta ins PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific ind ividual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of th is ema il or an employee or agent responsible for deliver ing it to the intended recip ient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized disseminat ion or copying of this email is strictly proh ibited . If you have received this transmission in error , please immediately notify us by return email and delete the origina l message and any copies of it from your computer system . SUPPLEMENTALDATA REQUEST TO: FROM: OCRCOMPLAINTS: DATE OF REQUES T: DUE DATE: Cisco College (CCor College) U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 06-14-2269 March 21, 2016 Apri l 5, 2016 OCRseeks to collect the requested supplemental data by utilizing information technology whenever feasible and convenient to do so, in an effort to reduce the necessity of paper production and ensure the CC's timely submission . Responsive documents the CCmaintains in electronic format should be produced in their native electronic format and submitted to OCRvia email. This may include using email to forward to OCRscanned or saved hard copy documents, word and PDF files, spread sheets, data bases, digital photographs, and email correspondence. When data files are too large for email, a CDof USBflash drive can be submitted by regular mail. Any requested data readily available at the College's website can be provided by referencing the College's direct website links where the requested information is located. Please note that in this supplemental request, the term "correspondence" includes, but is not limited to, email messages, meeting notes, interviews, notes of telephone conversations, and all related memoranda . In each instance where a policy is requested but a written policy on the matter at issue does not exist, provide instead an explanation of the CC's usual practice. Unless 111 otherwise noted below, OCRis requesting supplemental data or the .. r_)16_);_16 _) _ _c)______ school years . The "complainant" is identified as 1(6)(6); tbJ(7(CJ I 6 7 ; c _, nd the "Student" is identified as DATA QUESTIONS 1. The name and contact information of the person the CChas designated to assist OCR in completing our investigat ion and resolut ion of the complaint, includ ing the primary contact for any quest ions OCRmay have about the College's supplementa l data response. 2. Copies of any and all of new and/or revised CC policies and procedures currently being used to address complaints of sex discrimination (i.e., sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence), including the College's notice of nondiscr imination statement prohib it ing sex discrimination, grievance procedures and appeal process(es), and the specific date(s) the pol icies and procedures and nondiscriminat ion statement were revised. 3. Explain how st udents and emp loyees are made aware of the new and/or revised pol icies and procedures for sexual harassment and sexual violence, includ ing the CC's not ice of nond iscrim ination statement. Indicate how t he College distributes and publ icizes this information to CCstudents, faculty and staff and any other means the CCcurrently uses to Page 2 of 4- (06-14-2269) CCSupplemental Data Request notify students, faculty and staff about how to file a complaint of sexual harassment and sexual violence or other sex/gender discrimination. Please include documentation or website links that support this response, including, but not limited to, brochures, distributed flyers, newspaper or web articles, and orientation materials. 4. The name and contact information of the College's Title IX Coordinator(s), if changed since CblC~ cb and any designated assistant Title IX Coordinators, if applicable. In responding to this request, please include the dates each person has held this posit ion (the month and year are sufficient). 5. Describe how complaints of alleged sexual harassment and violence are communicated to the Title IX office. In your response, please state which classifications of staff/employees the College considers mandatory reporters and how mandatory reporters document and relay complaints of sexual harassment/violence to the Title IX office. 6. A copy of any written agreement between the Cisco College Campus Safety Police Department and local law enforcement related to protocols that are followed for handling sexual violence complaints. Unless stated in the written agreement, explain how the College handles criminal complaints and the effect of criminal complaints on the Title IX investigative process. 7. Identify by name and title any CCdesignated contact points for criminal invest igations of campus sexual violence . Describe the process for communications with the local prosecutor about the status of criminal investigations and decisions to proceed with or decline prosecution. 8. For all student complaints or report(s) of sexual harassment or sexual violence that have 6 (~~r@it~wurt to th: College's attention. (formall_y or inf~rmal ly) duri~g the l(b)( ); tb)(7(C) academic years, please provide the information below with the dates for each step of the process: ! _ a. The name, or unique identifier and sex of the student who made the report or complaint. b. The name or unique identifier, sex, and position (e.g., student, faculty, staff) of the individual against whom the complaint was filed. c. The date each complaint was filed, the date the investigation was started, the date the investigation was completed, the date any hearing was convened, date the final decision was issued, and a description and date of any other step in the process. d. The type of report or complaint filed (i.e., formal or informal). e. The allegat ion(s) made in the report or complaint including whether it alleged sexual harassment, sexual assault or sexual violence, and whether the incident(s) described in the complaint occurred on or off campus. If off campus, indicate the location , whether the location was hosted or sponsored by the College and whether the location was owned or leased by the College. f. The title of the College office or name of College staff member where the report or complaint was filed (campus police, student services, academic dean, counselor, etc.). I Page 3 of 4- (06-14-2269) CCSupplemental Data Request g. Indicate whether the complaint was investigated. If yes, provide the name and title of the College official or staff member who investigated the complaint. If the complaint was not investigated, please indicate why an investigat ion was not conducted. h. If the complaint was invest igated, provide a copy of all investigative repo rts, findings or other documents that describe the outcome and resolution, including a description of all the remedies and sanctions resulting from the decision. i. Copies of all correspondence between the College and the complainant and respondent, informing them of the status of an informal or formal process, the results of any investigat ion, the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding, and if an appeal has been filed, the notification to either party of the opportunity to provide input on an appeal. j. Indicate whether a hearing was conducted in connection with the complaint. If a hearing was conducted, describe the process used and the names and titles of all persons who participated in the hearing and decision making; prov ide a copy of the hearing decision, report or other documents describing the hearing decision, including all documents describing t he remed ies and sanctions that resulted from the decision . k. Indicate whether an appeal was filed and by whom. If yes, prov ide a copy of the appeal procedure, identify the staff person responsible for deciding the appeal, and provide a copy of the appeal decision or outcome. 9. Copies of the following documents regardl&i'MR~7fcpmfrlainant's/Student's report of alleged . made to any College staff or referred to sexual assault or sexual harassment in the_ local law enforcement (including counselors, CCsecurity staff, Title IX Coordinators, etc.): a. Any complaints of sexual assault; b. Any investigative notes, summaries, witness statements, findings, etc.; c. Any hearing panel/appeals panel documents. 10. A summary of any steps taken by the CCto invest igate the complainant's claim of sexual Mt7tcJ ~he results of the CC'sinvestigation, any interim steps assault/harassment in the!tbJ(6); taken during the CC's investigation , and the conclusion reached by the CCat the end of its investigation. Please include correspondence notifying the complainant/Student of the College's investigation, actions taken, and final determination. 11. A copy of any interna l or external assessments of the adequacy or effectiveness of the CC's policies and procedures for sexual harassment and sexual violence. Please identify any internal 6 J; tbJ(7(cJ~egarding changes to or external recommendations made to the College since the!tbJt its policy and procedures for responding to or investigating complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence and whether the College made any changes to its policies and procedures in response to these assessments and/or recommendations. 12. If the CC has conducted any climate surveys or self-assessments, or otherwise collected data on or monito red sexual violence, provide a copy of the tool utilized, the results, any analysis of the results, and a description of any action the College took in response. Page 4 of 4- (06-14-2269) CCSupplemental Data Request 6 13. Provide a detailed description of training prov ided to CCfaculty and staff since the!tbJtJ;tbJ(7(cJ covering the topics of sexual harassment and sexual violence or other discrimination based on sex. Include the date(s) provided and the names, titles, and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the tra ining(s); and lists of attendees and the ir positions. Provide copies of any material provided during the train ing, includ ing PowerPoint slides. 14. Provide a detailed descript ion of train in and information sessions for students (including 6 7 c covering the topics of sexual harassment and ; freshmen orientation) since the sexual violence or other discrimination based on sex. Include the date(s) the training was provided and the names, titles, and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the training(s). Provide copies of any material provided during the training. ~(bj(6J; (6)(7(CJ I 15. Provide a detailed description of training provided since th to individuals responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence and to members of any committees or boards that hear or decide complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including bod ies that decide sanctions. Include the date(s) prov ided and the names, titles, and qualifications of the person(s) who provided the training(s); and lists of attendees and their positions. Provide copies of any material disseminated during the training including PowerPoint slides. 16. Provide the College's Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) data for the most recent three academic years for which Clery Act data is available. 17. Any additional information that the CC believes would be helpful in understanding the College's supplemental data response and to assist OCRin completing the invest igation and resolution of the complaint. DATA RESPONSE Be advised that the CC'sdata response should be submitted to OCRno later than April 5, 2016. Please send all responsive information in electronic format via attached documents to the email address below. For hard copy documents or large electronic data saved to a CD or USBflash drive, please submit to the U.S. mailing address listed below. For questions about this data request , please contact my office at the telephone number or email address listed below: U.S. Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Email Address: Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620 Dallas, TX 75201 214-661-9639 dana .mckenna@ed .gov Frcm: Sent: 19 May 2016 16:55:10 Tc: McKenne, Dene Subject: Ftequested Dccumenteticn Attachments: nctescdf Ms. McKenna, As per ycur request, attached is the dccumenteticn we discussed vie cur phcne call this afterncc-n. I have else included the requested student's neme belcw. J3 thji?l It further intermetiqn is needed, please let me knew. Regerdsl .3161; Wednesday, 10:00am To: McKenna, Dana 2 May 2016 14:17:58 +0000 6 J'""' 7"'tc jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ ~cisco.edu~"'tb'"'\t""' ; t""'b \'"'t "" j .... ~ cisco.edu Subject: Importance: Cisco College Follow-Up Interviews; Additional Info Requested High From : Sent : 116 )(6);(6)(7(CJ I apologize for missing your call. I am currently out of my office until this Thursday, May 5, 2016. If possible, I would like to conduct follow-up telephone interviews with both of you this Thursday to discuss the Cisco data response. Please let me know if Thursday will work for your schedule, and if so, what times are best for each of you . I will also need to speak (via phone)with individuals you identified in the data response as complainants who reported sexual harasssment to Cisco College. Please provide the names, and most recent cont act information for all ind ividuals who reported alleged sexual harassment claims from P Jt6 J;tb\t7 tc\ !to present . It is important that I know the status of each individual (i.e ., current or former student/employee) and most recent contact information available (i.e. phone, email, mailing address) so that I can complete these interviews ASAP. Please respond to this email and let me know your availablity for Thursday and the stat us of submission for the requested information. Thank you. Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator OCR Dallas Enforcement Office, U.S. Department of Education CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE:This electronic message is intended to be viewed only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain info rmation that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this commun ication is strictly prohibited without our prior permission. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the em ployee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, or if you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediate ly by return e-mail and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. I. 69" a. .I Is. Frem: I Sent: 2 May 201E- 43500 Te: McKenna. Dana Cc: laxa- were Subject: Re: Cisce Celiege Fellew-Lle Interviews; Additienal lnfe Requested Attachments: OCR Centact List lvla. I?v'chenna We; Thank yeu fer yeur email. are available en Thursday. May 5. 2016, but have enly a shert windew ef availability. The best time frame weuld be between 9-1 1am. I have attached an excel sheet with the names and centact infermatien fer the individuals yeu requested. The centact infermatien listed is the meat recent infermatien we have available fer the individuals. Please let me knew if additienal infermatien is needed. On Men. May 2, 2016 at 9:1? AM. Melienna, Dana rife; wrete: r?ii?i: I apelegixe fer missing yeur call. I am currently eut ef my el'lice until this Thursday, May 5. Ellie. 1f pussible. weuld like te eenduet fellew-up lelephenc interviews with bath el'yeu this Thursday te discuss the Cisee data rcspensc. Please let me knew if Thursday will werk fer yeur schedule. and if se. what times are best fer each ef yeu. 1 will alse need te speak [via pheneiwith individuals yeu identified in the data respense as eemplainants whe reperted sexual te Cisce Cellege. Please previde the names, and mast recent centact infennatien fer all individuals whe repertcd alleged sexual harassment claims frem rnz-zscexne te present. It is impertant that I knew the status cf each individual current er Tanner studentr?empleyeel and mast recent centact infermatien available phene. email. mailing address) se that I can centplete these interviews ASAP. Please respend te this email and let me knew yeur availablity tier Thursday and the status el'subtnissien fer the requested infertnatien. Thank yeu. Dana K. Scnier OCR Dallas Enforcement Office, U.S . D epartment of Education CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message is intended to be viewed only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited without our prior permission. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient , or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, or if you have received this communication in error , please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. Name Phone Email Address Status Lblli?ll; Student Student Student Student From: Sent: To: Subject : Import ance: 1(6J(6); tbJ(7(CJ 10 May 2016 19:59:34 -0500 McKenna, Dana RE: Cisco College Update Normal Thank you for responding! I appreciate it very much!! Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphon e -------- Original message -------From : "McKenna, Dana" Date : 5/10/2016 12:50 PM GMT-06:00) To: 6 ; 1 c r J(6);(6J(7(CJ I'm currently out of my office on leave. However, I wanted to update you on the status if the case. OCR is currently completing investigative activities, including interviews and review and analyses of recently obtained data from Cisco College . Once we conclude our invest igation or when any new developments occur with the case, I will notify you . Thank you . Dana McKenna , Senior Investigator OCR Dallas Office --------OrigjnaJmessage -------- Fro m P J(6J; (bJ(1ccJ Date: 5/10/ 16 12:37 PM (GMT-06:00) To: "McKenna , Dana" Subject: Cisco college Hello Dana, just checking in to see how our case is going. I know you said you would like to have this case closed soon. Don't mean to be a bother but I am anxious. Please let me know the progress. r ~~R~,1 gm Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE sma1tphone Confidential Data Request submission for Cisco College Ref: 06,-14/2269 Submitted to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 4/5/2016 . . -,, tlSCO. --· , COLLEGI ~/ Prepared by: ["''' ; 16)1 ,(CJ Copies to: -- Dana NlcKenna, Senior Investigator, D.O.E. Office of Civil Rights .- Table of Cuntents Dara Request Ite1n#1........................................................................................................................... 4 Data Request. 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D G:.ievanc.ciArpea http://\\'\•,rw.cisco.edu{s/9~fiiir1ag("~/editor dncuments/10I6!~Ju)f.:.!!_ is: Student ham\bock upcbte 3 ·17-·::Wl6-.ptli: 1t:tr.dbeok (pgs. Appendix A 62·65) lJpchted 8/H Lpc.btecl Sil4 Updated \Oil 4 l'.pdatcd 3/16 3) Supplemental Data Request #3 Explain how students and employees are made aware of the new and/or revised policies and procedures for sexual harassment and sexual violence, including the College's notice of non~ discrimination statement. Indicate llO'wthe College distributes and publicizes this information to students, faculty. and staff and any other means the College uses to notify students, faculty, and staff about how to file a complaint of se}.."Ual harassment and sexual violence or other sex/gender discrimination. Please include clocumcntatiun or website links that support this response, including, but noc limited to, brochures, distributed flyers, newspaper or web articles, and orientation materials. dtW !GIW&ff!tf#R f CISCOCOLLF.CiE REF:06-14-2269 1 t ~iid±MIWf!..-i«llifilihiMM ' "'" Si t!lffll 111 W!at D Mil .. :) . .. ~ Studemsandemployeesarcmadeawan:thnJ11gh bcginningof scmi:stcrmeetings,dormmeetings, andari.:11tarions . Distributionandpublicizingis alsodoneviaemailandwebsite.(SecApprndices A andC) 4) Supplemental Data Request #-4 The name and contact infonnation of the College's Title IX Coordinator, if changed since!~m~J ; lb) and any designated assistant Tide IX Coordinators, if applicable. In responding to this request, please include the dates each person has held this position (the month and year are sufficient). I tbJ(6J;(bj(7(CJ l Lori Grubbs, Ed.D. Director of Student Success Programs/Title IX Cnordinar.or1.. ___ 101College Heights _.. Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442··5022 (office) (254) 442-5100 (fax) lt)ri.gmbbs@dsco.edu tbJ(6J;ibJ(7(CJ l Carol Dupret::,Ph..D. Provost Ahllene Cemcr/Chi.d Ac::de.micOfficer 717E. lndustrial Rlvcl. ....._ _________ Abilene, TX 796()2 ___. (325) 794-·440l (office) (325) 692-·2530 (fox) c~1rol.cluprcc@cisco.edu tbJ(6J; (bj(7(CJ l Pam P,tge, Dire:ccorof I Iuman Resources L--------------' 101College Heights Cisco. TX 764.37 (254) 441·5110 (office) (254) 441-·5JOO(fax) pam.pagc@cisco.edu 5) Supplemental Data Request #5 Describe how complaints of alleged sexual harassment and violence are curnmunicaced to the Title IX office. Tnyour response, please state which classifications of staff/employees the College considers mandatory reporters and how m,mdatory reporters document and relay complaints of sexual harassment/violence to the Tide IX office. Complaints maybemadetc>theTitleIX officevc,ballyor inWl"iting.AlsonvaUafJlc isanofficialcomplaintfonn is lvccucdon thewebsiteandint!ieTit.leIX cuordincltor's o_/Jkc. Tliisformmaysubmi.ucd byemailcit mailandi.s sentdirectlytv th, TitleIX CJordinmor.TheColl.:gi: considers all.colle;;e employees as mc111dcttory rcponcrs.All n:p01ursshot1ld do~wnrntin writinganyit1fom1a/ l1r formalreportth.Gt ismadeto them.Mandatoryrcponi:rs mayre:foyreponsverballyor in writing.(So;Appo:dixD) '1fMIP!i¥Wl1WllD~I ;a-CISCOC:OllEGF.REF:06-14·2269 es; I WTIIMk1t'TMtMB&li!9&Wi IUHYU&,Wif&&S+ !K&J&.JiBJ/1 IMIKPII (, 6) Supp lemental Data Request #6 A copy of any wri t ten agrc:emen t betw een the Cisco College Campus Safety/Po lice Depart ment and local la\Venforcement related co protoco ls th at are followed for hand ling sexual violence compl aints. Unless st ate d in the ·writt en agreement, ex plain ho w th e College handles cri minal complaint s and th e effect of criminal complaints on the Titl e IX proc ess. Tliac is 110formaIMOUorwrir.tenagrn'Tr.tt;/1 t betweentheOscoColkgc Campi 1.~Safi:ty i PoliceDepanmrnt m:.d thelocal(City of Cisco)policedcparrmcnt,specificallyrelatedroprotocolsfvr lrandli.ngscx1wl .vi.olcnce complaints. TheDin~ccorof CampusSafety/PoliceChkf:L1Sa commissioned policeojficcr(secApµcndix E), lia11cllcs thecriminalasflca~of sexual viokncccomplaints, i11cl1uling crinrinc1I investigations,ina mcm11c:r tiwt is cvnsfatc11 t wiih applicable federalandstem:law. TheDiu c£or/Cl1iefWClrksdosdy wid1thelocal police departmentas circ1m1s tanccswarral!t.ThL: DirectoriChicfalsowork.s closdywiththeCl,/kgcTitleTX Coordi1U1l0r (andassistantcoorlli11 ators)as wellas theOwn c,f.St11Jc:nts wh1Jan: C1L so involvedin tltc: inslirntiona/investigativeprocess. 7) Supplementa l Data Reques t #7 ,,-_ Identify by name and ti.de any College desig nated contact points for crim inal investi gation s of campu s sexu al violence. Describe the process for communi cations with the local pros ecut or about th e status of criminal inves tigati ons and decisio ns to proc eed with or decline prose cut ion. Roger Tighe, Director of Ca mpus Safety/Chief of Poli.cc lOl CollegeHeight s Cisco, TX 764 37 (254) 442 ;50 34 (offi.ce) (254) 442 ; 5100 (fax) roger.t ighe@cisco. edu If thereis .~11fficir.n t cvtdi:ncc: to warrantit, theDirector!Chic:fwil! caf,cthecasefile w thelucalDistricr Auvrncy's office The:D.A.'s Officewilldecidewhetheror notsufficientevidencec:dm tu /JringaJonnaI sexual assault.!v iole11a: chargi:L!ndproceedwithprosecution. Regardlessofthc.out::omc oftht:criminal invcstigalion. lhe: Tide.f.XCvordim.nor(cmdassistantcoordinator s) a11cl theDeemcifSt1tdc.'Ttts maycontinueta guiJc:thcTickIX inve.\tigativc.pn>ccssandtheCollege'sstudentdisciplindry process in (mkr to rcsnlvr.thecase on ctninstiWtio11C1l /cvd. 8) Supp lementa l Data Request #8 For all stud ent compl aint s or repo rt (s) of sexu al harass ment of sexual violence that have been 6 brought to the College's at tentio n (form ally and informally) dur ing the f6><>;(Sj{,(c> academt c years, p leai:;eprovi de the info rm ation below with the dates for each st ep of the proce ss: I ,,- :Z. a#41ili C 1144 4 WIIM#Pt CISCOCOLLEGEREF: 06-14-2269 MR¥? b&i ftKIMl"i"INJ HEH&dM""'9i WA = 7 ....,,...-.... a) The name, or unique identifi er and sex o[ the srudent who made the rep ort or complaint. b) The name or unique ide ntifier, sex and positio n (e.g. student, faculty, sta ff) of the individual against wh om the comp laint was file.cl. c) The date each complaint was filed, th e date th e inves tigation was started , the da te the investjgati ons was completed , the dace any he aring was convened, date the final decision was issued , and a description and date of any other step in the process. d) The type of repo rt or com plaint filed (i.e., formal or informal) . e.) The: allegation(s) made in the repo rt: or compl aint including whethe r it alleged se}..'U al hara ssment, sexual assau lt or sexual violence , and wh ether th e i..ncident( s) describ ed in the compla int occurr ed on or off campus . If off cam pus, indic ate the location, whe ther the location was owned or leased by the College . £) The title of the College office or name of Coll ege staff memhe r whe re th e report or complaint was filed (campw; po lice, stud ent service s, academic dean, cou nselor, etc.) g) Ind icate whe ther the complaint wa s in Yestigated. If yes, pro vide the name and title of the College official m staff mem ber who investi gat ed the comp lain t. If the comp laint was not investigated, pleas e indi cate wh y an investi gation was not condu cted. h) If the complain t ·was investigat ed, provid e a copy of all investi ga tive reports, findings, or other documents that describe the outcome and resolution, inclu ding a desc rip tion of all th e remed ies and san cti ons resulting from the deci sion. i) Copies of all corresp onde nce betw een th e complain ant and respon dent , informing t hem of the statu s of the infom1al or fonnal process, the results of any investigat ion , t he outcome of any discip linar y proceeding, ;ind if and appe al ha s been filed, the notificat:ion to eicherp art y of the op portunit y co pto vick input on an app eal. j) Tndtc.atc whethe r a hearing w as cond.uc teJ;~ Jt?tcJ ~o tndividuals responsiblefor investigatingcomplaints of sexual harassment an= sexual violenceand to members of any committees or boards that hear or decide complaints of sexual harassment and sexual violence, inducting bodies that decide sanctions. include the date( s) provided and the names, titles, and qualifications of the person(.s) who provided the training(s); and the lists of attendees and their positions. Provide copies of any material disseminated dul'ing the. training including Power Point slides. TheCollege. hasnot /JcenGhkto affordtu srndanyo11cot1t of .~MU for tiremany·nck IX i11w5tigawr rrnining opportu11ihi:s available,andwt: haveyet lDfi11dan oppl1rt1mity 1:hatisajfordcrbkto us. Ti,cCollegedi.tipurchase: Tid~ IX i11ve.stigator trainirigmatcrilcl (I l-daytrai11ing. Jw1c;21,].0I6011r/icCi.scoCam[J11s.;ondticlalby EastlandC.nmryCrisis Cau:erfor theRt:gion14E,h1rntirn Sm:iceCenter.Artcnckeswillindudere/m:si:111alivcs fromschooldi~lridsin tlicscrviffareacrswdlasrepresentatives from Cili,:oCollegeand01licrareacolleges. Porcnci.al presenters i11ch1dc: DcJ7artmcnc ofEducatio11. Ci.~co CJllt:gc::, Tc::xa.s A.ssc1ciativn againstSc::xtwl Assault(TAASA).andEast:land CvuntyCri.~is Cc::11tc1·. -~(ISCO COLLEGE: REF:06-14 2269 18 Appendix A CISCG COLLEGE REF: 06?14429} 13} ..--...immedi ate att ention , security probl ems are bro ught to the atten ti on of th e Director of Cam pus Safet y/Po lice Chief for resolut ion. Emergency situat ions are hand led as appropriate. All security matters are hand led by coll ege personnel as appropr iate t o the situation. However, dur ing the evening and night hours on both th e Cisco and the Abilene Educational Center, security personn el are on duty. It is the desire of Cisco Colleg e that all securi ty and discipli nary matte rs be resolv ed as expeditiou sly and equit ably as possible. Therefore, all matters in violat ion of feder al/s tate laws and college regulations are to be reported promptly. Wh en possible, th e appropriate college personnel or security are to take care of the matt er, and, when necessary, t he pol ice or fire depa rt ments are called as t he situation dictat es. Cisco College has an excellent relat ionshi p with th e poli ce dep artm ents of Cisco and Abil ene. CAMPUS SECURITY DI SCLOSURES To view the college's securit y disclosures, see t he Cisco Coll ege Annual Security Report, locat ed on the College websit e. Click the disclosure link under the "About Us" ta b. TITLE IX AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Me mber s of the Cisco College comm unity, guests and visitors have t he right to be fr ee fro m ,,-. discrimin ation and sexual harassment inclu ding sexual assault/vi olence. All member s of th e campu s commun ity are expected to conduct t hemselves in a manner th at does not infr inge upon t he rights of oth ers. The College believes in a zero to lerance poli cy for gender- based miscondu ct. Wh en an allegation of misconduct is brou ght to an appro pria te adm inistration' s attenti on, and a respondent is foun d to have vio lated this po licy, serious sanctions wi ll be used to reason ably ensure t hat such actions are never repeat ed. Federal and state anti-dis crimina tion laws ensure equ ality in educati on and provid e for th e following: • • • • Student s have th e right to equal learning oppor t unit ies in thei r schools. Students may not be exclud ed from partic ipat ion in, be denied th e benef its of, or be subject ed to harassmen t or oth er form s of discrim ination on the basis of sex, sexual orient ati on, or gend er ident ity in any progr am or act ivity. Student s may not be required to tak e and/or may not be denied enrollm ent in a cours e because of their sex, sexual or ientation , or gender identi t y. Students have the right to be evaluated and graded withou t regard to th eir sex, sexual orient atio n, or gender ide ntit y. Cisco College takes all egat ions of sexual harassment seriously and investigates all report s. Titl e IX and nondiscr iminati on refer to feder al and state ant i-d iscrimi nat ion laws that ensure equ ality in educati on. Sexual harassment of or by school empl oyees or stud ents is a form of discriminati on and is ther efore pro hibited . .,,--- .. r ,c:,·n r n 1, r:,-:;1.: --- Sexual Assault Sexual Assault is forced sexual intercourse that 1sperpetrated against the will of a person or when the person is unable to give consent (i.e., unconscious, asleep, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, mental or physical incapacitation) and may involve physical force/violence, coercion/duress, the threat of harm to the individual or intimidation. A criminal conviction of sexual assault is a Second Degree Felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Non~Consensual Sexual Contact "Non~Consensual Sexual Contact" is having sexual contact with another individual by force or threat of force; without effective affirmative consent; or where that individual is incapacitated. Sexual Contact includes intentional contact with the intimate body parts of another, causing an individual to touch their own intimate body parts, or disrobing or exposure of another without permission. parts may include any part of the body that is touched in a sexual manner. Intimate body Sexual Exploitation Sexual Exploitation refers to a situation in which a person takes or attempts to take non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to: Sexual voyeurism (such as watching a person undressing, using the bathroom or engaged in sexual acts without the consent of the person observed); and taking pictures, video, or audio recording of another in a sexual act or in any other privrlte activity without the consent of all involved in the activity or exceeding the boundaries of consent (such as allowing another person to hide in a closet and observe ,-.. sexual activity, or disseminating sexual pictures without the photographed person's consent). Consent Consent is informed and voluntary and can be revoked at any time and for any reason. An individual's manner of dress or the existence of a current or past dating relationship between two or more individuals does not, in and of itself, constitute consent to engage in a particular sexual activity. Where to Report SexualAssault or Misconduct Students, employees, campus visitors and contractors may directly report incidents of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault/violence} and sexual misconduct to tl1e Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Provost, Dean of Students, or Director of Campus Safety at the contact information listed below or any other employee of the College whom the person trusts for initiation of investigation. Title IX Coordinator Dr. Lori Grubbs Locations: Cisco Campus Student life Office 254-442-5022 lori .gru bbs@cisco .ed u Abilene Educational Center Rm 111 325-794-7739 ..,......... . Director of Human Resources Pam Page Harrell Fine Arts, Cisco Campus 254-442-5121 pam.page@cisco.edu Provost Or. Carol Dupree Abilene Educational Center Rm 11 325- 794-4401 carol.dupree@cisco.edu Dean of Students Ryan Johnson Student Life Office 254-442-5173 ryan .joh nson@cisco.edu Director of Campus Safety Roger Tighe ...-, Campus Security Office (Cisco Campus) Memorial Hall 254-442-5034 roger. tighe@cisco. ed u Faculty Representative Crystal Rolison Professor of Speech AECRm 325-794-4422 crys_!~I.rolison@cisco.edu If you believe you have been sexuaIly assaulted or harassed by any member of the College community or while participating in a College sponsored activity, you are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator and/or other College official. Whether a criminal report is filed or not, when the College becomes aware of any assaultive conduct, it has a duty to investigate the incident and make determinations consistent with the student handbook. If you would like to initiate a criminal investigation of a sexual assault, please call the appropriate Police Department at: Emergency: 911 Cisco College Police: 254-442-5034 {Cisco Campus) .,-., City of Cisco Police: 254-629-1728 Abilene PoliceDepartment: 325-673-8331 Sexual Assault or Misconduct Sanctions A criminal conviction of sexual assault is a second degree felony and carries with it a penalty of 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. College disciplinary sanctions are separate from criminal actions and are determined based on the outcome of College investigations. Refer to the Disciplinary Actions Section of this handbook (page 61) for information regarding College disciplinary actions. PROHIBITEDGROUP DISTURBANCES It is expressly forbidden for any group to gather in such a manner as to disturb the public peace, do violence to any person or property, disrupt the functions of the school, to interfere with its staff or faculty in the performance of their duties, or otherwise such gathering bring discredit to the College. Any student who participates in, or loiters in the vicinity of such a gathering may be immediately suspcmded. DISCIPLINARYACTIONS Violation of the rules, regulations, or policies of the college subjects the student to disciplinary action by an appropriate college official. Classifications of possible actions are as follows: WARNING: A notice to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct may be c<1use for further disciplinary action . ..-. DISCIPLINARYPROBATION: As a result of minor infraction or more serious major infraction, a student may be placed on disciplinary probation. A probationary period is established i11which the student is required to show appropriate changes in attitude and behavior. Ouring the period of probation a student is not normally permitted to represent the college in intercollegiatQ activities or hold major student offices or committee assignments. Other privileges and college financial aid may be withdrawn or reduced during the probationary period. DISCIPLINARYWITHDRAWAL: Under extenuating circumstances the student may be given the privilege of withdrawing from the college. Conditions may be established for readmission. Notation of the disciplinary withdrawal will be kept tn the student 1s personal records. No notation is made on the student's transcript. DISCIPLINARYSUSPENSION; Suspension is normally for a stated period of time, at the end of which a student may apply for readmission. Disciplin.:iry suspension may be entered on the studcnt 1s transcript during the suspension period. DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL: Dismissal means suspension for an indefinite period usually with the implication that a stud;,r, r.at:ora l ori gin, s. ,, disability, aee, religion, veteran sntu s, u, anv nther legall y prntecte d sta tus in educational proera:n s, activ ities, admission, or em~loymen t pr,ic.tices. The cc liege seeks tc u eat each penon aft~" collep,e comrr.ur it·/ as a un:q1.e indi\'i dual J nri to orov:de a positiv e . encourag:nc. ar:I success-orient ed env'ronment . Col,ege polic es ;t .at prc rnote ,nc prote ct t~e righ: s and developmen: of each ·ncivid. ,al in the col ege cc11rn1.111 :ty willbe e, forr:cc. Sexua l llara ~smen t ~exual haras~mem is a forrn n f rii= imincri provide ~ work and learni ng erw orme llt that is frc,o of any form of obj ecti onable, disreso e ctlul o, iri•opopria ,e conduct or commu :1lcatlon of :o 1cxual ·iatu re. Sexual ~ arass.iient will oot be tnl r.ra'4icl and is proc,ibited by law. A simple ru le to fo;low Is: IF IN OOUBT. DO NOTDO IT. ,,. sc,m al Harassmen t In the Worl ,p la ce For ourpos es of t~I• polic~. se~ual hararnl'\ent Is defin ed d> unwe lcom e advances, requ.ests for sexual favors, dnd oth er verba l Ol physical C:)11 d Uct of a se. ·Jal ;,J turc ·M'len : 1. s,b mission to svch conduct is 1"\,1dP..,,plic itl y or im pli.it !y a ter m c• cond it'or of an incllvldusl's em ~:oyment; l. SY!Jr ntssion to or rejeml"'lenc'at.:>n; 3. Direct propos:tions of a sexual nature; 4. A pallern cf conduct !~11,ndedto discomfort or h·Jf':'liliJte,u, bot,, :hat incl•ces on• m '""'" of the following: b. s~xu2lly explic,t stater.ients, questions, juk.,,, "' ,m.,r.dotes; or c. Sub!le p,essure for sexual activ,ty, an element of which may ne conduc sud1 as repeated and unwa 'lted s12ring; 5. A pat:err. cf r.onc1uctthat w::iuld discomfort or humiliate, or bo:h, a reasona'~h, person at whum :h" i:ondu,t is d!rected that ir.cludes one or more of the following: a, Ur,necessarytouc~ing. r.atting, huGcing, ur bru,hine ar,aircs~a Ferson·~ toc1; t,, Remark, of a ~e,ual nature al.tout a Feout sexual experience B. ScKual Harassment of Students Sexual h,,r.>ssmC'nt nf students by employees 1sstrictly ~rohibi:ed and, in addit:ai: 10 (hi, conduct described a~ove, may include such activities as engilg,ng i,i !ePlicit r.ature. Suci,se:viw, rou::i include but are r.oi limited :o services and :curses oifered i., anatc.'11'(,alyr.ecessan,, is considered a part cf '"" c,mpioyee's job fancrion ar,c should he cr.ncucled in a professional and ethical ·narrner. In thi, event a p?rtk~iar ,natter irovolvin 6 se•us Uy-explicitmateria's Is so offec ! 1ve as 10 impair .,n e.Tlployee's worlly .~w,nn:odatr. the employee, si.;bjeet to \he requirements of thP college, ethical considerations,and av;iil.rbilty of mrer emplo'(ees ;,cssessing suff:ciert imo,vlrdge and e•pertise to provide service~rnnsistent wit" lhe stand.rds requi'«d by the c:ill,,gc. E. Confidcn1lallty TIie coll;,gi,willr.1aintc.in the confider,tialityof bot~ the cc'l1plain;;nt;ind t~e acc•Jsedto the e,1ent legally and ~th,cally possible during the informal resolut•nr process and v.it~o~t compromising rnllr.gc·, intent to lnvesr,g~tethe ac:usa:ions. t:•• f. Rl!trlbution Prohibited Ret~liolory acUor. of any k:nd is strictly prohibiled against a pr.rson who: 'iles a complaint of sellual h<1r.is,.'l1cnt iri good ra,1h,opposes a charge, or testifit:,, ;1,sistsor participates in an ir.vestigati•• ;,rocc-ecinfor 1·,earing.Such rl!ta,iatory action ~,,au hP. regarded as a separate and distinct c.ou,.,fr,.·r.c'l1plai11t. Initiating a Complaint Grievance pro~edures for ~ckrr.ssinr. coi,1~:aints by an employee aga1'lst anulher rmr,loyee or trustee or by an e1T.ploveeai;ains: a strnl,sntc~n Ile fourc:Ii:1the Appendix. -- B-3: DUE PROCESSPRO<:WURl::S --- Gener al Compl aint Pro cedure : The pm r.cdure for p-ote ssing an official com plaint i, J , follows: 1. Th• em nloycc/compl~'narlt 1,c 0,1d first talk :c hi,;/h~r , up~rviscr. ShcJIC aremploye e/ complaiMot fee l al:er oral dlsc~isl on w-th :,is/her ,upervi,or that a reso!ution h~I ~ot bee n re;ichcd , th<';,mt -lovee 1~ou ld prese nt t!'\elac~ in w1it:ng :o the next leve l of 1'Jpe rvc1ion la :he cha in of command . At this po int i:-,the process, this leve l super·; isor shou':j sh-re ,he wrill~n uim plaint with h:s/her suaervisor, the Hu-na, ~eso urces Director , a ,d t.,e highe1t level admini strato r in this area of rer,ortjn.;. The supr.rviso, ,ec eivhg the wrtlt en complaint win respond in writi.·l~ wi:h:, five (SJ :all ege working day, aftr.r r~e ipt of tr.e wr itten grie,;;n ce . 2. ~ot1 :<1the ern~ ovee /ccmplai.,an t de c'de that the rep iy of rhi~ lc·,e l of supe r, isor Is unsausfactory :hP. rn;;t\cr ma·, t>e ta~en to the next leve l of ,up .,,v ,sion . T,i s iod1vid·Jai wlll also res~ or.d :c thi, ,•m;ilovee /com pla1m1nt withir. fi" (~I colleg t! weekingdays alter recei~t of the written cornpl.,int. "J. Whe n t'>e matter reaches :re Executive Council level po~it ion for resc'.ution, t, is inc ividua l will also rcs;>ond in writing to th e em ployee/com piain:int with :n five (SI college working dJys ~ltcr rc,rcipl cf the writ~en re mptai~t. '· ,n the even t that the -n atter is nit rc ,olventract e"' plqi, e whn is to be dismissed befC' e com plet ion of thi, i~rm of contr act . .-. ~ not ice of the actio ., in writi,g . ;f, up0 n receiving 1wltte-, r>c.tificati o 11<~e employe e des ire~ to be hea rd in crcier to conta:• t 1. The emp loyee ,ha tt be r,iven reas ~r.at the oro posed ectio., of the 6oa rd, he/oh , s~-~11ervc. the Hear ing Commit:e e wrl'.ten notice wit~ln 10 college wor king days of receip f ,:if th• not ic.- nf r,rcp csecl dism issa l. .-. . f ;; rec•Jest br harir g within the ten rnll•ge worvee shall te deemed to have 111.,vedany richt to• hearinP,. ,. 1·, th! "vt!nl t,at :hr. employee sl:all (ilea tirnely reqJes~ for hearir~. said h.,,,..,,g shall be SEt within ~o coll..ge worki.,g :ia·is of tne date the reQuest f::,r!!'le hea{ng 's received bv che llezring Comminee. 3. The Hearir.g Committee may cc nouct the hearing in do.,r.d ,r.ssic.1 un ess the eniplo·ir.C rcqcests a public hearirtg, in v,hich case the hearing shall ue o~c11 :o the public. :n rna:1ers wh.erc the cor.duct of io'div'd•als, other t1an ~he faccltv member or emplovee lir.,g the ~rh,vanc€?,v,i'I be at issue and wiil requ,re teHimorw lrorr. tho!e individuals, or evidence ol lhe com.l"cl of thosr, i,r,iviciu~I!, then the ~fleeted ireiividuals shal, have th right to petition the 6oard 10 dose to th!! put:ir. "itt,N the enti ,., hca•ing or these Portie 1s of !t e hearing • t which the allectec . nc ivicu;il's ce'ld1.1ctwillbe discul.S•d or .it which I ~€Vwill tBtily. 4, At the hearing, the en~:oyee shall have tl,e rif~I I<>hror the evid ente upon w~ ich the dismissal Is basec', to cross-examine all adverse w1111c""'· ,nd to p1esent Title IX& Se>Emergency Response: Know Wha t to Do >Concact C;r.1pu s Security ) Sex OffendP.rRegistry .,--.."\ Cisco College & New Gun l.aws following: • Studen ts have th e rig ht to equal lean"!ing op portu nit ies in cheir schoois . • Stllcen rs may not oe exc:l11rled from pa rti<.:lpation in. be d enie d the bencf:ts o f, o r be subj ected to h.i rassm ent or othe r forms of diseim inatiun on the basis of sex, sexual o rient ation. or gend er identity i.~ any pr ow am or ac.tivity. • Stud ent s may not be r equi red to ta.~e and/or may 'lot be denied enrull me :s.t ir· a cm 1rse because of :h ei r sex, sexli al orientaticn . or ger,uer ide ntity. • Stude nt s have th e r ight w be evaluated and graded wi!hout reg;;rd to their sex, sexuai oncntatioP , or Inform ati on Request Faculty and Staff Resourc es gende r Identity. Cisco College takes allegation s of sexual harassment serious and inve stigat es all reports Sexual haras sme nt :s un we lcome sexua l cond11c.t by ctr.er stude".ts or schoo'. em ployees th at interfere s with a Libr ary Sched u le sti.:denr's right a Tou r :c get an ed ucat ion o r to p<1rtid pace in schoo l activ it ies. Sexua l harassrr:ent may :ie same -sex c, oppos ite-sex. Ir, add ition. sexual har;i~sm er -t ir.clu des 'ios t:le er dem eani r.g con duct targetin g someo ne's s~x th ;:it :s suffc icntly sever e, persisten : and pcrv ;:isive so tha t it :..nreason ab ly interf eres with. li :n,ts or r.eni ?S Coll ege & Care er Readine ss: We st Texa s some one th e at:il,ty to partici pate in o.' benefit fru 1r the college·s eclucatio n.:il pro gra m. Some examples of conduct that, if unwelcome , could con sti t ute sexual harassment: Paym en t Deadlines • !tockin g someon e's mc11ement, standin g too close, or stalk,ng someo ne. Studen t Heal thca re In fo rm al ion VCT • t.:nwa nt ed h ugg ing, kissing, WL'Ching. grabbir.g. er pi nchin g. • Spread ing r um crs nr r;iti-; g others. • Mak;n g sexually sueges.tive sou ':us, wt1isll es, or roi sf!~. • Using in5ults , thr eats. sl·.;rs, u· sexual joKes th ;it t;,reet someon e·~ , ex. sexual ori P.ncation or gencer Di stance Educati on identity. on<.,dr awin gs. or com pwer-g enera ted im ;iges of • Displ aying pictu re s. p0s~ers, ca11C: Canva s 1 ,1 scx l1.:1 nawr e. • Writin g notes. let ter s, or graf fiti t~at are sexually explicit. • M aki1g obscene gestu rPs or suggestive boc;y mo vem ents th at are sexua l in na ture . • Sexua : assau lt Titl e IX und r-.;onc bc.·imi nation refer to feder al and sta:e ant i-discrimin a tion lav,s that cnsu .•e equal ity 'n - educat io n. Sexual hara ssment of o r by schoo l em ploy ees o r stud e.r ts is a form of discn m ha tion and is th erefo re pr ohibi ted . . For more in fo rm<1tion, co nsult the CC Stud ent Handbo ok onllne or contact th e Tltle IX Coo rdinator ; Dr. Lori Gru bbs Di:eaor of Sil/dent Success Programs Phone: (254) 442-5022 Offi ce: Scudent Life 13::ilrl ing I of2 312312016 I :59 PM - v··.... E:'"' - ..W'-""' .t. 11., ... ' "'"' V(,,. i..JV/\ U(u r...').')ry R::::ec ::ar11 1 'cisco.edu On Duty PoliceOfficer (Abilene Educational Center) 325-280-3588 EastlandCountyCrisisCenter is a 501(c}3 non-profit agency offering crisis counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment services to victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and 9 -. Sexual Assault in Eastland County. To contact: 24 Hour Hotline: 888-686-3222 or 254-629-3223 http://www.eastlandcrisis.org/ RegionalVictim CrisisCenter (Abilene area) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving victims of violent crime, including sexual assault, in Abilene and surrounding region of West Texas since 1977. Services are confidential and free of charge. To contact: 24/7 Victim Crisis Hotline 325-677-7895 http://www.regionalcrime.org/ Noah Project {Abilene Area) offers shelter and comprehensive support services to women, children, men, and unaccompanied youth who are victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 325.676.7107 or 1.800.444.3551 http://noahproject.org/index.html PersonalCounseling College counselors are available to provide short-term assistance to help students address issues that may be hindering them in succeeding in college. There is no charge for this service but this counseling is limited in nature and length, and in some cases a student will be referred to community resources to better address their issues National SexualAssaultOnline Hotline provides online crisis support. The hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and families. To access help twenty-four hours a day, every day visit https:llrainn.org/gethelp/national-sexual-assau It-onl ine-hotline 13. OPTIONSAND RESOURCESFOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A SEXUAL ASSAULT Police and Medical. A student who experiences any form of sexual assault is encouraged to seek immediate medical care. Students can undergo a medical exam to preserve physical evidence of the assault with or without the police's involvement. This should be done immediately if possible. If not immediately, students who have experienced a sexual assault may have a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) performed by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) within three (3) days of the assault if law enforcement is involved and within three (3) days if they are not. With the student's consent, the physical evidence collected during this medical exam can be used as part of a criminal investigation; however, a student may undergo a SAFE regardless of whether they have contacted, or intend to contact, the police. To undergo a SAFE,go directly to the emergency department at Hendrick Medical Center located in Abilene or contact Eastland County Crisis Center at 254-629-3223 {Cisco Area} or Regional Crime Victim Crisis Center at (325) 677-7895 (Abilene Area) 10 ,,.,.--.. The cost of the forensic portion of the exam is covered by the law enforcement agency that is investigating the assault or, in cases where a report will not be made to the police, the Texas Department of Public Safety. This does not include fees related to medical treatment that are not part of the SAFE. Reporting an assault to law enforcement does not mean that the case will automatically go to criminal trial or to a College disciplinary hearing. If the police are called, an officer will be sent to the scene to take a detailed statement. A ride to the hospital may be provided by the police department. A report may be filed with the police regardless of whether or not the assailant was a Cisco College student. If a decision is made to make a report to the police, it is important to note that police jurisdictions depend on where the sexual assault occurred. If the incident occurred on the main College campus in Cisco or at the Abilene Educational Center, a report may be filed with the Cisco College Police Department by calling 254-442-5034 or in person at Office location in the bottom floor of Memorial Hall. If the offense occurs at the Abilene Campus, you may still report it to the Cisco College Police Department; however, the initial information will be turned over to the Abilene Police Department, and they will handle the investigation. ·- If the incident occurred in Cisco but off-campus, a report may be filed with the Cisco Police Department (CPD).,regardless of time elapsed since the assault occurred. In the same manner, ifthe incident occurred in Abilene but off-campus, a report may be filed with Abilene Police Department. If a report is made to the police, a uniformed officer will be dispatched to the location to make a written report. A student who has experienced a sexual assault is strongly encouraged to seek medical and psychological care regardless of whether he/she intends to request a SAFEor report the assault to the police. He/she may be prescribed medications to prevent sexually transmitted infections and/or pregnancy regardless of whether the police were contacted or a SAFEwas performed. Medical care can be provided at a local emergency room, or by a private physician. Psychological support can be provided by the Eastland County Crisis Center, Regional Crime Victims Crisis Center {Abilene}, or by a care provider of the student's choosing. A student who experiences any form of sexual assault may pursue any civil or criminal remedies provided by state law. • Emergency: 911 • Cisco College Police: 254-442-5034 • City of Cisco Police: 254-629-1728 • Abilene Police Department: 325-673~8331 11 For more information about sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) or sexual misconduct, please contact: • Title IX Coordinator Dr. Lori Grubbs Director of Student SuccessPrograms 101 College Heights 717 E. Industrial Blvd Student life Building Rm 111 254-442-5022 325-794-4439 Lori.Grubbs@cisco.edu .,--..... 12 -- shall be used only in cases of extreme misconduct involving severe infraction of societal codes or college regulations or policies. IN All CASES INVOLVING THE DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF COLLEGE PROPERTY THE STUDENT IS SUBJECTTO MAKING FULL RESTITUTIONOF THE DOLLARAMOUNT INVOLVED. STUDENT GRIEVANCE,COMPLAINT, AND APPEALSPROCEDURES Academic Grievances/Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment first take the following steps. with regard to his/her course should 1. Appeal to the instructor in writing. The instructor will respond to the grievance in writing within five college working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response, the student should 2. Appeal to the Division Chair in writing. The Division Chair will respond to the grievance in writing within five collece working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Division Chair, the student should 3. Appeal to the Chief Academic Officer in writing. The Chief Academic Officer will respond to the appeal in writing within five college working days. .-- If the student believes, after taking his/her appeal through the appropriate channels of academic consideration, that the grievance is not resolved, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. DisciplinaryAction Grievances/Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment should first take the following steps. with regard to disciplinary action 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing. The Dean of Students will respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in writing. The Vice President of Student Services will respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. Discrimination Grievances It is the policy of Cisco College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment in conformance with federr.11 and state law. If any student at Cisco College believes that he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, -- color, religion, national origin, sex, age?,or disability, the following grievance procedure may be used to addressthe issue. --~ A written grievanr.e is to be filed with the college's Affirmative Action Officer (Director of Human Resources). A meeting to consider the grievance will be called within five college working days and include the student, the person(s) involved in the alleged discriminatory action, and others that may need to be involved in correcting policy, practices or programs if found to be discriminatory. While the nature of the alleged discrimination will determine the particular person(s) or offices to be included, the hearing will include the Vice President of Learning Resources, the Dean of Students, and/or the Executive Vice President of the college. Minutes and/or tape recording of the meeting will be kept. If there is an agreement that the student was discriminated against, the college will take corrective action. If there is no agreement, the student may appeal to the Hearing Committee within 24 hours of the decision he or she needs to appeal. In preparing the written grievance, the student should include the following information and submit to it to the Dean of Students: 1. Tl1e exact nature of the grievance - how you believe you may have been discriminated against 1 and any policy, practice, program, or person you believe is responsible. 2. The date, time, and place of the grievance. 3. The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the grievance. 4. Any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the grievance. 5. The actions that you believe should and/or could be taken to correct the grievance. Students desiring to discuss their rights under federal and/or state laws may do so by contacting the college Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer. Sexual HarassmentGrievances It is the policy of Cisco College that sexual harassment (including sexual assault/violence/misconduct) of any nature is forbidden at any college activity/event or in the workplace, classroom, or facilities under the auspices of the college. Cisco Coll~ge will impose sanctions up to and includins termination of college personnel and/or students found guilty of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves the unwelcome introduction of sexual activities or comments into the workplace, classroom, or facilities. Unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when ( 1) submission to the conduct becomes a term or condition of employment or academic achievement, (2) submission t::. or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision regarding the individual, or (3) the conduct unreasonably interferes with the individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, academic, or living environment. Victims of .sexual harassment can include employees and students, regardless of cender. Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment with regard to a reported incident of sexual harassment/assault should first take the following steps. ..-. 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing. The Dean of Students will respond in writing within If the student believes h~/she has not received a five college working days of the appeal. reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in writing. The Vice President of Student Services will respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. General Complaint Procedures Any student that has a general complaint age1insta program or office at Cisco College not covered by the grievances listed above may submit the complaint in writing to the appropriate program or office supervisor. The program or offic~ supervisor will respond in writing within five college working days. lf the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response the student should submit the complaint in writing to the appropriate vice president. Tl1e vice president will investigate the alleged complaint and if warranted will involve as needed all necessary persons in correcting policy, practices, management of programs, or advertising of programs. Hearing Committee Procedures - The college Hearing Committee functions primarily to insure that members of the college community are treated fairly. The committee is composed of a chairperson, nine faculty/staff members and three students. At the end of ee1chacademic year, the chairperson to serve for the following academic year is elected from the current members of the Hearing Committee. A draft appoints the nine faculty/staff members. The student government selects three students. Any student wishing to appeal his/her case to the Hearing Committee must make a written request for such a hearing to the Dean of Students within 24 hours o_fthe decision he/she wishes to appeal. The Dean of Students will then notify the chairperson of the Hearing Committee within 24 hours. Upon notification that a hearing is requested, the chairperson shall convene a meeting within five college working days by randomly selecting four faculty and two students from the committee membership. Prior to the hearing, the chairperson shall, through personal contact, insure that each person selected for the hearing ce1nhear the case without prejudice. Should it be determined that a committee member cannot hear the case without prejudice, another person shall be randomly selected from the panel until the chairperson is assured that all persons can hear the case without prejudice. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the following general format: 1. The student and hearings shall be charges involved, hearing. A written the college official assigned to the grievance shall both be present and r1II dosed. The chairperson shall inform the committee members of the specific ,my action taken prior to the hearing and the stated reason for requesting the record of the hearing shall be kept and retained by the college. 2. The student and the college official assigned to the grievance shall both be afforded the opportunity to explain their position to the committee members and have witness~s, if they wish, on their behalf. The committee members may question any person appearing before the committee. ..--... 3. Both the student and the official assigned to the grievance leave the roam, and the committee by secret ballot with a majority ruling shall promptly render a decision which shall be announced verbally to the student immediately after the decision is reached and prior to the adjournm~nt of the hearing. 4. Further appeal from the committee hearing may be made within twenty-four (24) hours to the President of the College. The President shall make such investigation and hold such hearings as he/she may think appropriate, and shall, within five college working days, advise the student and the College official assigned to the grievance of his/her decision. The college official assigned to the grievance will then take appropriate action to implement the decision. ..-... 5. Appeals from the decision of the college President may be made to the Board of Regents. Notice of appeal must be made in writing to the college President within twenty-four (24) hours following the decision of the College Prcsid ent. The appeal must be submitted a minimum of five calendar days prior to the next regul.irly scheduled Board of Regents meeting. The President of the Board of Regents will appoint three (3) members of the Board of Regents to hear the appeal. The Board of Regents shall consider all the records, investigations, findings, and recommendations previously made, and may at its discretion make further investigation or hold such hearings as it deems appropriate. The Board of Regents may take whatever action it deems appropriate including, but not limited to, upholding, overruling and/or modifying the decision of the President, or recommending a hearing before a quorum of the Board of Regents. The decision or recommendation of the Board of Regents shall be rendered in writing and appropriately distributed within five college working days. Tl1e decisions of the Board of Regents shall be final. c.C&Z&LA Membersof the Cisco College community. guestsandvisitorshave the right ta be free from discrimination and sexual harassm1rnt including sexual violence . All members of the campuscommunity are expected to conductthemselvesin a manner that does not infringeupan thB rights of others. The College believesin a zero tolerancepolicy forgsnd1:w-bassd misconduct. When an allegationof misconductis brought to an appropriate Admini strator's attention.and a respondent is found to have violated this policy. serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensurethatsuchactions are never repeated. Ell& .&2£££XUMZG L Cdl!LGLZSC&W:WCMZ&J Whom toContact/People Designated to HelpInCaseofEmergency Cisco Coll egePolice Department 254-442 -5034 Cisco Police Department c1Sco ,, 254-44 2-1728 Abilen e Police Depar tment 325-673-8331 Hendrick Medical Center/SAN E (Sexual Assault NurseExam iner)Progr am 60 totheEme rgencyRo!lm at Heridr ic:kMedical Cenra r lene325-870-42Il0} andas~taseea SA NEHurse (1900 PineSt..Abi 24(7Victim Crisis Hotline . Eastl~nd County Cris isCenter 254-S2S-3 223 24/7 VictimCrisisHotline, Regional VictimCrisis Cent er 325-877 -7895 TitleIXInformation on Sexual Harassment andAssault ToFilea Complaint Under CaflegE 's Grievance Policy Ciscu CiscoCullege TitleIXCoordinator Or. LoriGrubbs 254-442-5 022or 325-794-4439 fofinda complete rlescriptian r.fCisco College's Notice af Affircr.ativeActionStatement: E"ery opportunity shall be alfor<&#,;,•""-~;} .. O•" ~..... -'•<'• ~:.. ,• -; ·4'.,,·: .."U}.: .. ,;, -~;•; What is sexualdiscrimination? S!?xual har3ssmentis definedss unwelcome sexual requests forsexual favors. andother•,erbal advances, ar physical conduct af a sexualnature.when: • Submission to such conductis made either lmpl_icitly or explicitlv a termor conditions of an decision individual's employment or educatiu11al affecting suchindividual; • Submission or rejectionof such conductby an individual is usedas thebasisfor employment or decision affecting suchindividual; or educational • Whe~suchconducthas the purpos~or effectof interfering withtheindividual's workor educational ofcreatinganintimidating. hostile. or performance: offensive working and/orlearning environment: or ofinterfering withone'sability to participate inor program oractivity. benefitfromaneducational Examples ofsexualharassment: • Pressure !orsexual activity • ReGuests forsexual fimrs • · Unwelcome patting.hugging or touchingof B person'sbody. hc1ir. orclothing • Sexual innuendo. jolres orcomments • Disparaging remarks ta a personabouthisor ~er gender orbody • Displayingor transmittingsexuallysuggestive electronic content. including emailsandtexts • Sexual assault • .-.:, : i"(;~1; ·~... ,):,,;.'1'\.i:;..,•_,.:.:-,,..,/ ......... _ ... r,~ ":(,. 1.')~~; -~t O', ;... "" Y'~Y.'."•• 'o :-,.: ~ >\''f;i< ;.....J,;~ What should I doifI amassaulted? If the incident(s) involve sexualassaultar rape.youare encouraged ta immediately contactthe CiscoCollege PoliceDepartment (254-442-5D34Lor the CiscoPolice Department {254-442 -1728)or in Abilene. cantact the Abilene PaliceDepartment (325-673-8331). Youare also Roomat stronglyencouraged to gn tn the Emergency Hendrick Medical Center.inAbilene. andaskto beseenby theSANE nurse.healthcareprofessional whospecializes in examining sexualassaultvictims.If the incident(s) happened oncampus. youare alsoencouraged to filea complaint withtheCiscoCollege TitleIXoffice. What doI doifI believeafriendor myself havebeenharassed? If youexperience. observe.hearabautor believe someone hasbeensexually harassedinanyway.youshouldmakea reportofthefat:tsoftheinc1de11t{ s) bycontacting theTitle at 254-442-5022 or 325-794-4439. or any IXCoordinator. othertrustedfacultyor staffperson.ofthecol!ege. TheCollege has a zerotolerancepoli~y cor.cerr.ing sexual harassment af its studentsor employees and,willinvestigateallallegations of harassment. Wheresexualharassmentisfound. stepswillbetakentoendit immediately. * Approximately are committed 2/3 of assaults by someone known to the victim •) ""~;(t-:,1 ~·. -:..'~""' •'\" O /,.,,.t,;:J. ~~ - ;,c,.,.C ' O ,; - ~ ~·";, \.,., "{' ,,, ~'l ·~ Students,employees. campusvisitorsandcontractors. may directlyreport incidentsaf sex discrimination. sexual harassment(includingsexual violence}and Deputy sexualmisconduct. to the TitleIXCoordinator. TitleIX Coordinators. Director ofHuman Resources. AEC Provost.Deanof Students.or Directorof Campus listedbelow.or any Safety.at the contactinformation otheremployee ofthe College whomthe persontrusts. farinitiation ofinvestigation. TitleIXCoordinator Dr.LariGrubbs Campus Abilene Educational Center Cis::o Student LifeBi:ilrlin g Rmlll 254-442 -5022 325794-4439 lorigrubbslalc is:r.edu lori.grub!Js~cisc:0-edu Title IXCuordinatarDeP,11ty TitleIXCoordinator- Deputy_ Abilene Campus Cisco tampus Leigh Dycus De~ora h Castlemcn Vo-Teen I Rm5 325794-4406 254-442-5023 Ocbarah.Castlema n~cisco.1:.du Leigh.Dy ~us@cisca .edu Abilene Educational CenterEmployee ContactDirector afHuman Resources Provost Or.CarolDupree PamPage HarrellFineArts,CiscoCampus Rmll 325-794-44DI 254-442-5121 Carol. Dupree ~cisca. edu Pi!m.Page@cisco.edu Dean ofStudents l~yarJohnson s.;s1,cesfor tilis brochure are the ::JearColleague Leite; issued by the U.S. o..r,artmP.nl of Education and resources from the Regional Crime Ryan.Jahnsontalcisr.a .edu ( ~· Where toreport: Studerit lifeOffice 254-442-5173 VictimsCrisis Center ( ,· LawEnforcementDirector ofCampus Safety RagerTighe Campus Security Off ice Memorial Hall 254-442-5034 RayerTi( ·~cu.edu ...--... 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E~FiiiivE DIRE&fOR ··.~ ..: ( FIIC) may; [th 5.4-1? -. ·:,;·. .·.~.~·. • > .~- :... -:??ii.rt . ..... ·., ; ··::.·. : :- .·.... :...-. ~ 7J.laftt; •.,mttfnri£llte#t ®ff tttr······· ..•. jfijtf ~ii~s·······•.att~; ~h:ltr~tintt •Her~by;Awar.ds•t:hi·certijfoaiioi( ,. ... . ,,:··: ··•>if ~St~fJij~~~~-:I.b_ ..:__ _.i.n_._:_t:~~r!) ·<:~~::·Co:<·:; . :.:_:,._·i ..•. j . .: :; ~···. ..-:: ~ CESCD COLLEGE REF: 015?14-2263 Appendix Cisco College .,.-... . Annual Security Report 2015 .-... . . -, CISCO. COLLEGf ~/ ,.,--... A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF OF POLICE On behalf of the Cisco College Police department I want to thank you for taking the time to review the Cisco College Annual Security Report for 2015. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our foremost concern. We are a newly formed department and look forward to being able to provide a more rounded safe environment for all involved. With your help and participation, along with our commitment, lam sure that the time you spend at Cisco College will be safe and productive. We have a very good working relationship with local city and c.:ounty Law Enforcement and are able to call upon them for any assistance that might be needed. The 2015 Annual Security Report is published to provide information about services, programs and statistical information in compliance with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this publication, please contact the Cisco College Police Department at 254-442-5034, or come by our office located in the bottom floor of Memorial Hall on the Cisco Campus Sincerely, Brad A. Teaff Director of Campus Safety/ Chief of Police Cisco College Police Department ....--.. . -· . Cisco College Annual Security Report Page 1 CISCO COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT 2015 -- . fhe Cisco College Police Department is responsible for preparing and distributing the annual Security report to comply with the Jearmc Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The. Annual Security Report is published every year by October 1 and contains three years of selected campus crime statistics and certain campus security policy statements in accordance with the Cleary Act. The Cisco College Police Department composes the Annual Security Report and statistical information with inpllt from various sources such as local Jaw enforcement agency, Student life employees and campus officials, including but not limited to: The Dean of Students, Dorm Directors, Department Heads Coaches and the Athletic Director. PURPOSE OF ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT Enacted in 1990, The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act was designed to assist students in making decisions which affect their personal safety and to ensure institutions of Higher Education provide students, prospective students, staff, and faculty the information they need to avoid becoming victims of campus crime. The Higher Education Act of 1998 and the subsequent amendment of the implementation regulations (34 C. F.R. 668.46) significantly expanded institutions' obligations under the Act. The Act was also renamed the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statics Act (hereafter The Clery Act). The Cle1y Act requires colleges and universities to: • • • • Publish an annual report every year by October 1 that contains three years campus crime statistics and certain campus security policy statements Disclose crime statistics for the campus, public areas immediately adjacent through the campus, and cretin non-campus facilities. The statistics must campus police or security, local law enforcement, and other college officials significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Provide timely warning notkes of those crimes that have occurred and pose threat to students and employees. Disclose in a public crime log and crime that occurred on campus or within jurisdiction of the campus police or security department that is reported to police or security department. of selected to or running be gathered from who have an ongoing the patrol the campus DISCLOSURE OF ANNUAL REPORT NOTIFICATION Each year, and email notification is sent to all current students, faculty, and staff providing the web site to access this report. Gpon request, prospective students and employees my obtain a written paper copy of the report which will be available at the Cisco College Police department located at 101 College Heights, Memorial HalJ, Cisco, TX 76437, or on the web, http:/ /www.cisco.edu. Under the campus safety link. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY The Cisco College Police Department is the primary police authority for Cisco College. lts police ..-.officer is a certified Texas Peace officer as defined in article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal rocedure. Pursuant to section 51.203 of the Texas Education Code, the primary Jurisdiction of Cisco College Annual Secur;ty Report Page 2 the Cisco College Police Department includes all properties owned or under control of the College in Eastland County. On these properties Cisco Co11ege Police Department officer ..,--... • Is vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities • May arrest without warrant any person who violates state law, in accordance 14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure of peace officers; • And may enforce all traffic laws on streets and highways. with Chapter Pursuant to Section 51.210 of the Texas Education Code, the Cisco College Officer is also empowered to enforce the rules and regulations of Cisco College. The Cisco College Police Department works regularly with the City of Cisco Police, The City of Eastland Police, The Eastland County Sheriffs Office, The Texas Department of Public Safety as well as the 91st Judicial Drug Task Force and other local law enforcement agencies to conduct anUblic requires interdependence not independence. It is essential that the services provided to the Cisco College community are acceptable. Thus, it is important that we obtain feedback from the community we serve regarding the quality of service. We strongly encourage you to help us improve your Campus Safety Department by bringing any complaints or compliments to the attention of the Chief of Police in a timely manner: • • • Call the CCPD at {254) 442-5034. This number is answered 24 hours a day Address written correspondence to : Chief of Po lice Cisco College 101 College I {eights Cisco TX 764737 Send an Email to the Chief of Police at brad.teafftiqcisco.edu INCIDENT REPORTING AND RESPONSE Any on-campus non -emergency criminal offense or suspected criminal activity should be reported immediately to the Crunpus Safety Department by dialing (254) 442-5034 from any phone. For emergency situations DIAL 911 Members of the Campus Safety Department arc here to assist you in whatever you may need. They do their best to be visible to students, faculty and staff; however we cannot be everywhere all the time. We patrol the campus on foot, as well as in vehicles. For any off-campus offense, we encourage prompt reporting to the correct agency . .,.......,_ We cannot overemphasize the importance of prompt and accurate reporting of an incident or 'l.ccidcnt. For example, if a crime is not reported promptly, evidence can be destroyed or the Cisco College Annual Security Reoort Page3 potential to apprehend a suspect is lost. Consequently, this will inhibit the ability to determine the facts and develop an accurate report, and information could be missed that is essential for further investigation. 1f you witness a crime or emergency, promptly report it to the Campus Safely -Department and be prepared to answer questions as accurately as you can. The subsequent · nvestigation can only be as through as the information received. If you arc the viclim of a crime, or you have seen or received information of criminal activity or other emergency, please contact the Campus Safety Department. DAILY CRIME LOG Each day the Cisco College Campus Safety Department compiles a Daily Crime Log that is available to the media, the public, and various campus offices. This summary identifies the time, location, time, preliminary disposition, and date the crime was reported. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF CRIMES There will be no retaliatory action against any individu.al with respect to the implementation of any provision of The Clery Act. The Dean of Students can assist the victim with issues including, but not limited to, class schedule changes, or withdrawal procedures. REPORTING CRIMES TO CAMPUS OFFICIALS Faculty, Staff, and students are encouraged to report any criminal offense within the campus environment directly to the Cisco College Campus Safety Department. For off-campus offense, we encourage prompt reporting to the proper local law enforcement agency. As an option you may also report criminal offenses to designated campus officials (including, but not limited to), directors, The Dean of Students, The Title IX Coordinator, Coaches, or Dorm Directors. - \!though exempt from the reporting requirements of the Clery act, Pastoral and professional mental health counselors arc encouraged to refer persons they are counseling to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual statistics, especially if the incident my pose an ongoing threat to the campus community. MISSING PERSONS It is the policy of the Cisco College Campus Safety Department to thoroughly investigate all reports of missing persons. In addition, this department considers a missing child, and an adult that is mentally impaired, to be considered at risk until significant information to the contrary is confirmed. Staff members should follow the instruction below upon receiving a report of a missing student: • • • • Immediately contact the Cisco College Campus Safety Department with all information provided regarding the missing student so that an investigation can be initiated. This is required by Federal Law Provide the Department with names and contact information of any people designated as a missing person contact for the person that is suspected as being missing The Campus Safety Department will notify the designated emergency contact Submit an incident report to the Dean of Students .~. Cisco College Annual Security Report Page4 CRIMINALACTVITYOF~CAMPUS The Cisco College Campus Safety Department as well as campus officials will assist students with ..--.notification to the proper law enforcement authorities. It is our goal to provide assistance wherever ·· .he report is made to make sure we include the crime in our annual security report. When a Cisco College Student is involved in an off-campus offense, the Cisco College Police Department may assist with the investigation in cooperation with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. There will be no retaliatocy action against any individual with respect to the implementation of any provision of the Clery Act. TIMELYWARNINGPOUCY In consultation with the Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Services the Cisco College is responsible for issuing timely warnings in compliance with the .Jeanne Clery Act, 20 U.S.C 1092(n et seq. Jeanne Clery at, 20 U.S.C. 1902. The Cisco College Police Department will continuously and diligently work and coordinate \vith local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to address exigent. public safety concerns. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the Cisco As soon as possible after the incident is reported t.o CCPD, it College Campus Safety Department. will be decided if and when a timely warning should be issued. Such discussion may occur either in person teleconference or per email discussion. The decision to issue a timely warning shall be decided on a case-by-case basis in compliance with the Clery act and will consider all available facts. The timing of the notification shall be based upon whether the crime is considered a serious or continuing threat lo students or employees and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts . ..\.nyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstance immediately to the Chief of Police of Cisco College or one of the Security Officers by phone at (254)442-5034 or in person at 10 l College Heights Memorial Hall Cisco TX 7643 PROCEDURE When a determination has been made that a timely warning should be issued the Cisco College Police, Student Life and Marketing departments will work collaboratively to inform the campus community of the incident by taking one or more appropriate steps to ensure the timely notification: • • • Invoke the E2Campus alert, text and email message system. Members of the College community may enroll to receive these notifications at https:/j"?lww.e2campus/my/cisco. College wide email of the timely warning notice, Post the warning on the Cisco College website at www.cisco.edu Such warnings may include, but are not limited to, the following information: • • • • Type of crime Date, time and location of incident Suspect description Public Safety reminders Cisco College A"'lnualSecurity Report Page S COLLEGE EMERGENCY NOTIFCATION POLICY Authorized Cisco CoUege officials \\rill immediately notify the campus community upon the ...-...confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus involving m immediate threat to the health and safety of student, faculty and staff, unless issuing a notification will compromise the efforts to contain the emergency Upon receiving the report of an emergency, the responding people will determine the appropriate level of response required and will communicate with the appropriate personnel at the scene. Emergency message will include information detailing what has occurred and directions to the community regarding what to do next. The E2campus Alert system will be activated to provide an emergency notification to registered users through email and text message. The emergency notification process docs not replace the timely warning requirements. Instead, the emergency notification address as much \vider range of threats such as gas leaks, fires, weather, bomb threats contagious virus, ect. PROCEDURE When a determination has been ma.de that an emergency notification should be issued, the Cisco College Campus Safety Department will inform the campus community by taking one or more. appropriate steps to ensure timely notification: • -- • Invoke E2campus alert system. Members of the campus the notifications at hltps://~·wvv:.e2campus/mv/cisco Issue campus ·wide email of the emergency notification; community may enroll to receive . •-\.lldecisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions cancellation of classes or cessation of operations, rest with the President or their designee. After consulting with the involved administrators, the President shall be responsible for declaring a major institutional emergency. it is deemed necessary to warn. the college community of an impending threat or emergency situation, the College Emergency Notification System vvill be active. The College Emergency • • • • • Notification Systems If consist of the following: Text messaging Email Television and Radio Media Social Media alerts College website \~·ww.cisco.cdu EMERGENCY REPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURE~ In some emergency situations, such as severe weather, utility failures, etc, an evacuation of the cam pus may be ordered by the President or his dcsignee. A campus evacuation or closure is an organi7,ed withdrawal from campus facilities where the time of return is determined by the circumstances of the emergency or even. When such action is warranted, you will be appropriately advised by the college Emergency Notification System. ,-. Cisco College Annual Security Report Page 6 BUILDING EVACUATIONS When notified of a building evacuation: ,---. • • • • • • • • Evacuate the building immediately, calmly, and quickly . Carry all personal items i.e. books, purses etc. As you may not be allowed hack in the building Walk to the nearest exit/stairwell (close the door behind you} Do not use elevators . Proceed to the designated area outside the building moving as far away from the building as possible. Do not stand on porch areas Do not re-enter the building untilled by authorized personnel. Keep streets , fire lanes, hydrant areas, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel 1\ssist with the evacuation of individuals with special needs ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. ILLEGAL DRUGS, WEAPONS As an institution interested in the intellectual physical and psychological well-being of the campus community, Cisco College deems it important lo curtail abusive or illegal use of alcoholic beverages. All members of the College community and guest are required to comply with local state and federal laws regarding the possession, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. ALCOHOL The possession of alcohol by anyone on the College grounds is prohibited. student code of conduct as well as the policy of the College. Consequences charge::; or arrest by the Cisco College Police Department and or sanctions It is a violation of the could result in criminal by the college . .- ·ttLEGAL DRUGS Texas State law prohibits the manufacture, sale, deliver, possession or use of a. controlled substance -without legal authori7,ation. A controlled substance includes any drug, substance or immediate precursor covered under the Texas Controlled Substance Act, including hut not limited to opiate, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, and hallucinogens. The possession of drug includes all equipment, paraphernalia is also prohibited under Texas state law. Drug paraphernalia products and material of any kind that are used to facilitate, or intended or designed to facilitate, volitions of the Texas Controlled Substance Act. Alleged violations of this policy will result in criminal charges and will also be ad,judicated though the College disciplinary process. WEAPONS In accordance with Texas Penal Code Chapter 46, it is a felony to intentionally, knowingly or recldessly possess a firearm, illegal knife, or prohibited weapon (with or without a concealed hand gun permit) on the physical premise of a school or educational institution, to include any buildings or passenger transportation vehicles under direct control of the educational institution. SEXUAL ASSAULT Victims of Sexual Assault or persons who have information regarding a sexual assault are strongly It encouraged to report the incident to the Cisco College Campus Safety Department immediately. is the policy of the department to conduct investigations of all sexual assault complaints with sensitivity, compassion, patience, and respect for the victim. Investigations are conducted in accordance with guidelines established by the Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures and ,,__ the Eastland County District Attorney's office Cisco College Annual Security Report Page 7 All information of reports of sexual assault is kept strictly confidential Tn accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, Article 57, victims my use a pseudonym to protect their identities. A pseudonym is a set of initials, or a fictious name, chosen by the victim to be used in .--.all pub1ic files and records concerning the sexual assault. Victims of sexual. assault are not .·equired to file criminal charges or seek judicial actions through the College's disciplinary process. However, victims are encouraged to report the assault in order to provide the victim with physical The Cisco College Police Department is available to all victims to provide and emotional assistance. information about personal safety, Texas Crime Vktims Rights, Texas Crime Victims Compensation fund and other information upon request. The Dean of Students can assist the victim with issues including, but not limited to class schedule change, withdrawal procedures etc. Cisco College Police Department is available to receive and investigate reports of sexual assault, assist victims in securing medical attention, participate in evidence perseveration and collection, conduct investigations, and inform the victim of legal and administrative option both on and off campus. Guidelines • • • • -·. • • or suggestions to follow after a sexual assault: Go to a safe place as soon as you can Contact the local police department by calling 911 Get medical attention as soon as possible to make. sure you are physically well and to collect important evidence in the event you may later wish to take legal action. Try to preserve all physical evidence. Do not wash; use the toilet, brush teeth, or change clothing if you can avoid it. If you do change clothes put all clothing you were wearing at the time of the incident in a paper, NOT PLASTIC, bag. Talk with a counselor who will mamtain confidentiality, help explain your options, give you information, and provide emotional support Contact someone you trust to be with you and support you. MEDICAL TREATMENT It is important to seek immediate and follow-up medical attention for several reasons: firnt, to assess and treat any physical injuries you may have sustained; second to determine the risk of sexually transmitted disease or pregnancy and tal---····--·-··· Yes -······--· i -···-Yes ··-· .... ··Yes Yes i ·-···----··-·· --··--··-· ... ··-- ·-I STUDENTS .TRAINEOTO (YES/NO) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 2 Yes I Yes ! Yes Yes Yes 2 2 i MANDATORY SUPERVISED FIRE DRILLS _For the year 2014 Cisco College conducted · wusing facilities. Cisco College Annual Security Report two mandatory supervised fire drills in its on-campus Page 17 FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES When the Cisco College on-campus housing facilities fire alarms are activated, the residence are to --':xit the nearest exit, and assemble away from the building in alarm, upwind of any fire and away .rum any emergency crews, to a pre-determined assembly areas. Assembly areas are subject to change, however depending on the circumstances related to the fire. BUILDING EVACUATIONS • • • Keep hallways and corridors dear to permit evacuation Docs not use elevator in case of fire, evacuate via the stairs or assigned routes. Do not store items in exit corridors evacuation FIRE SAFETY -ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING The following instructions are meant to be followed in the event of a Cisco College on-campus housing facility resident(s) discover a fire: • • • • • • If a fire is noticed, leave the hazard area. Do not risk your life be remaining in the unsafe building. Only use a portable fire extinguisher to control a small fire or assist yourself or someone to evacuate the area. Do not risk your life by remaining in the unsafe building. Remember, not all fire extinguishers are effective on all types of fire; so do not try to extinguish the fire unless you have been properly trained. Do not risk your life by remaining in the unsafe building Do not fight the fire if it is already beginning to spread beyond the location where it started; you ~hould not. attempt to extinguish a fire with your back to an exit, or if a fire can block your only exit. Do not risk your life by remaining in an unsafe building On the way out of the building pull a fire alarm system pull station (if one is easily located and does not place yourself in danger). It may be necessruy to break the glass or raise the pull station cover in order to pull the alarm. Do not risk your life by remaining in an unsafe building When an alarm sounds, occupants of the building are notified of a fire hazard and should evacuate the building. Do not risk your life by remaining in the unsafe building. FIRE SAFETY RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES If you discover a fire, a.ctivate the building evacuation fire alarm and call 911 to reach the Cisco Fire Department. AU students housed in a Cisco College residence facility, upon hearing the evacuation alarm, should proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building. If the exit is blocked, you may use the lower floor windows. Fire extinguishers arc located in the hallways for protection of your life and property. Flammable liquids, such as gasoline and hazardous materials and items, are not to be brought into the dorms. Candles, incense, toaster ovens, hot plates, crock pots, space heaters and other open element/open flame/coil appliances are strictly prohibited. Air conditioner vents should not be blocked. Hallways, stairwells, laund1y rooms and exits are to be kept clea.r of it.ems at all times Tampering with fo·e equipment is prohibited. Residences shall not disconnect or intentionally damage a smoke detector or remove the battery from a smoke detector. Students who violate Cisco College Housing policies and procedures will be ...-, reported to the Dean of Students. Cisco College Annual Security Reoort Page 18 SMOKING POLICY In accordance vvith the Cisco College Student handbook, smoking is prohibited in all Cisco College ,,--..buildings. Cisco College non-smoking policy is communicated and enforced throughout all the mildings. Cisco College Annt.:alSec:.irityReport Page 19 Appendix CISCD COLLEGE ?C~14d2269 Appendix USCG COLLEGE REF: 06-14-2269 24 Page 255 of 980 Withheld pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Page 256 of 980 Withheld pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act •·'. .... ··-, .. t-CISCO ·~COLLEGf ~./ ________ (6)(6); (6)(7(C) To:..._ 1 6 Fromr )(J; t6)(7(CJ _. loean of Students Cisco College -r-)(6 ..., J;-(b_J(,::7(C ;;:;:: J=====.', This letter is to inform you of your disciplinarydismissal from Cisco College. Based on an investigationthat was undenaken by my office it was determinedthat you are in violationof the Cisco College sexual harassment policy stated on page 55 of the studenthandbook: II is tltepolicy of CiscoCollegethoJsexualharassmentof any natureisforbiddenct any college activity/eventor in lhe workplace.classroom.orfacilities underthe auspicesofrhe college.Cisco College will impnse sanction:.up tn and includingterminationof collegepersonneland/or .~tudents found guilty of sexvalharassment. r )(6);(bj(7(CJ b You will not be allowed to return to Cisco College for the emester. Arrangements will be made for your belongingsto be mailed to you at the homeaddress the College currently has on file. lf you have any questions you may contact my office via the infonnation provided below. You have the right to appeal any decision made by my office. Please consult the Student Handbookon the Cisco College website for proceduresoutliningthis process if you wish to take this route. ["''''""'''' Dean of Students/AthleticDirector Cisco College IOI CollegeHeights ~isf;~~~x:as 76437 ....-.... 101 College Hcigbls •Cisco.Texas 76•137 • Tel. 2S•t.H2.SOOO• Fax 254.442.5100 717 E. Industrial Blvd.• Ahil1Jric.Texas 79602 • 'fol. 325.7'H.4400 • Fax 2S,t.H2.S I00 www.dsco.edu .---., Cisco, Tcxos E.U.A. [ "''' ' tGlt,tci La prcsente va coo el fin de infonnarle de su expulsion por cucstioncs disciplinarias de Cisco College. Basado en la invcstigacion que se llevo a cabo por medio de mi oficina, se dctcnnin6 que usted viol6 la poliza.2'.i·H,1-.:'..S!rn [131(5): HOWE) [bl??lu Page 280 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 281 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 282 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 283 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 285 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 286 of 980 Withheld pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Page 287 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 288 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 289 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Page 290 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act ... 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Cisco PoliceDepartment Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 504 Conrad ~4:..) 4_4_2-_1_11_0 _____________ Case#; 5 Page 5 of7 ========~~..;. Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 ~4) 442-1770 DJl6); tDJl7(CJ Case#: L-----_, Report Type: Offense Report StaDtus:1RR 6~~6J(7(CJ Report ate: L-. ___ ____. 6 Page 6 of? --------------------------;;-:~:1"1' Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 J.~4) 442-1770 LDJl6); l D)l7[ CJ "'""6); l DJl7[C1 Case#:I Report Type: Offense Report Status: ,.;;O~fl;;.;::e.o __ _ Report Date: !16 )(6J ; t6)(7(cJ 'L---------, I 7 Page 7 of7 VOLUNTARY STATEMENT UNDER ARREST) .i.---... I have read each page of this statement consisting of and corrections, if any, bear my initials. 3 page(s), each page of which bears my signature, Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. Signature of Witness Subscribed and sworn to before me p ' Date; l l{bj(6J;tbJ(7(CJ ......___ _ ~ _____, · er of the State of Texas and VOLUNTA RY (NOT UNDER ARREST) HIKE): I have read each page of this statement consisting of and corrections, if any, bear my initials . S page(s)~ each page of which bears my signature, .,-., L. erything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or 7~c~n2statement ~lW~~ l Date: _________ l (bj(6);i6)(7(CJ ___. Signature of Witness r( 6 I r ); tbJ(l(CJ Subscribed and sworn to before me, a ~~ace officer of the State of Texas and 6 pursuant to §602.002 Texas Government Code, on this the ), (bj(7(CJ Peace Officer I ____ / (AH VOLUNTARY STATEMENT (NOT LNDER ARREST) LBJEEJJEDJEFLC) I have read each page of this statement consisting of _ _.::::2;..._ pagc(s), each page of which bears my signature, : ..-. corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. J"''''t:lt,tc) Date: ~tbJ(6J; tbJ(7( cJ Signature of Wftrless . ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7( CJ Subscribed and sworn to before me, ________ Government Code ..... fficer dr the State of Texas and CISCO COLLEGE DISCIPLINARYREPORT STUDENT'SNAME: ID NUMBER; DATE: ACTION TAKEN: FOR PERIODOF TIME: DisciplinaryWithdrawal 6 1.,r_ )(-);-(b -)(-?(-C-----'lsemesterS ) REASONSFOR DISCIPLINARYACTION: Violationof the rules, regulations,or policiesof Cisco Collegesubjectsa studentto disciplinaryad.ion. Classificationof possibleactionsare as follows: DISCIPLINARYPROBATION As a result of minor infraction or a more serious major infraction, a student ·maybe placed on disciplinaryprobation. A probationaryperiod is establishedin which the student is required to show appropriatechangesin attitude and behavior. During the periodof probationa student is not nonnalfy pennitted to representthe College or committee assignments..Other privilegesand College financial aid may be withdrawnor reducedduring1heprobationaryperiod. Moreseriousdisciplinaryactionsare DISCIPLINARYW)THORAWAL,DISCIPLINARYSUSPENSION, DISCIPLINARYPISM!SSAL, and DISCIPLINARYEXPULSION Each of the more serious actions resutts in separationfrom the College, aod the conditions and procedures of each are defined in the College Student Dean of students cc: ll DJl 6); l DJl7( CJ Case#: ._____ Cisco Police Department _ l R1.:portType: Supplement Report Statu!!: O,....~ ... en .........._ Report Date: 16lt6J; t6Jl7CCJ 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (?-54.)442-1770 l Page I of 1 l .... - !r CASE#· )l 6); lDJl7( CJ I l~VESTIGATING OFF[CER: I r )(6); (b)(7( C) -- Suspect Name DL#. DOB -- SIGNATURE: REG!ON/DISTR[CT/SGT. AREA: Texas APPROVING SUPERVISOR: ID·NR: ·.!- SIONATURE: .... • ( . .. • ' l ' " " ... ·-·· ....-.... .......·-·-···· . ·-·· -- ..... (b)(6); (b)(7( C) ,--..., • ) > - ' .. . ....... < -·· .. • • ~ ...... -····-··-·····-· . .. ' ..... -··· VOLUNTARY STATEMENT (NOTUNDERARREST) l DJl6J; lDJl7l CJ I have read each page of this statement consisting of_!_ page(s), each page of which bears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. r:, 16)1,(C) (bj(6J;tbJ(7(CJ Date: 1gnalure'lilWdness ~ l ...._____ (bj(6J;tbJ(7(CJ l Subscribed and sworn to before me,.________ _ eace officer of the State of Texas and Page 368 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act t-u I I 033(6); Page 372 of 980 Withheld pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(7(C) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Page 373 of 980 Withhel d pursuant to exemption (b)(6); (b)(?(C) of the Freedom of Inf ormation and Privacy Act Appendix CISCD COLLEGE REF: 06?14?2269 31] '--'•.:scuruuce • # :t._ Kb)(6) ; (b)(7(C) Case ____ __. Report Type: OffenseReport uepartment 504ConradHilton Status:~ Report Date: L___J Cisco, TX 76437 (254} 442- 1770 llDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ CASE# : I 1 I ,cf;~ 6;1~;;~ > ii-;1(~f6flrn!(er " L------' Suspect Name Page I of 5 DOB DU I r t6);cb)(7(c) SIG~ATURE: L..---___J,-- RF.. GION/ D !STRfCTi SGT. AREA: -- - Texas APPROVING SUPERVISOR: ID-NR: SIGN ATURE: OFFENSE lNt'ORMATION: OFFENSE Offender: Offense: Day/ Dateffi me: Offense Address: o ay/O ate/Ti me : la,sification: Status: DPS Offense Code: City, County, State, Zip: Location T ype: Entry Location: Exit Location: Officers: SUSPECT INf'ORMATION: , SUSPECT /.--..... ne: ,..ddr ess: City, State, Zip: County: DOB: Race/G en der: Ethni city: l !eight/W e ight: Build: Hair/Eyes: Com plexion: A lias: Scar s: Marks : Tattoos: Disab ilities : DL Number: ID Card Number: S$,N: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Occupation: Employer: Work Phor.e: -- ReportType: Offense Report 504 Conrad Hilton Status: Cisco.TX76437 Report Date: (254) 442- ! 770 l TIM INFORMATION: · ,ame : County: C ity, State, Zip: 1(0)( 6); (0)( 7lCJ 1)08: Race/Ge nde r: ome Phone: ell Phone: ccupation: L--------------J, Alias: Scars: Marks: Tattoos: Disabilities: ,,-- , :mployer : 'Vork Phone: Page 2 of5 ~ ·. Address: Ethnicity: HeighUWeight: Bu:ld: Hair/ Eyes: Complexion: ~ , · , . 504 Conrad Hilton Report Type: Offense Report Cisco.TX 76417 Status:~ Report Date: L___J (254) 442- I 770 ..Jame: l D)l 6); l U)l7( CJ Address: County: City, State, Zip: l DJl 6J; l DJl7l CJ DOB: Race/Gender: Ethnicity: Height/Weight: OL Number: ID Card Number: SSN: Home Phone: Build: Hair/Eyes: Complexion: Cell Phone: Occupation: Employer: Work Phone: Alias: Scars: Marks: Tattoos: DisabiIities: WITNESS # 2 Name: Address: County: ~ty, State, Zip: OOB: DLNllmb~r: Race/Gender: D Card Number: Ethnicity: Height/Weight: Build: Hair!Eyes: Complexion: Alias: Marks: Tatloos: Disabilities: ............ L--------------"t~mployer: SSN: HomePhone: 'ell Phone: l)ccupatioo: Work Phone: Page J of 5 504ConradHilton Cisco, TX764.37 (254) 442-1770 • Report Type: Offense Report Status: &9 ?tcJ 6~;,gJt Report Date:1..._ 1 _,, __ 4 Page 4 of 5 ll"lr.w•i~.,...1-1• l DJl 6); lb)l7lCJ I - -- - - - -,-,--. ......... -~.... 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) '142-1770 (~ 1(6); (b)(7( CJ .-. --·· Report Type: Offense Report Status: {)n-Report Datcl lDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ I 5 Page 5 of 5 VOLUNTARY STATEMENT (NOT UNDER ARREST) I have read each page of this statement consisting ofi_ corrections,if any, bear my initials. page(s), each page of which bears my signature, and Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false o ,..-.,misleading statement. . (bj(6):;J( 7(CJ Signatu (bj(6);(bj(7(CJ Date: of Witness (bj(6);tbJ(7(CJ Subscribed and sworn to before me,, l l I a ~eace aurs11aot to :RO? Jp2 Texas Government Code on this the ["''"""'"' -· _L.. · .,,.-,-,, / ·eace ~ fticer ' L____-------1 officer of the State a£ Texas ltb6J; tbJ(7(cJ . I I anc VOLUNTARY STATEMENT UNDER ARREST) misleading statement. Daie: mgnamre at Wltness H- Subscribed and sworn to before me, peace officer 0f the StM'exae ani Ours-n9 H- S?nar - . - I [th6}; [bur-l..an 02 Texas Government 011 the ?mm mm: . mu. Jf?cer (mien.- Cisco College Security COMPLAINT GENERAL -- County Jail]---------- -----------1!Eastland I IN THE NAME ANO BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, l (bj(6J;tb)(7(CJ I, : , being duly sworn. do state upcn my oath that, : ~ have oersonal knowledge (b)(7 ' (C) have good reason to believe based upon the following information:·* 0 REPORT CONTINUEDON BACK l m(6); tbJ(7 And I charge that heretofore, and before the making and filing cf this complaint, on or about the_._ ___ 7 C I. _.._,._aay cf AGAINSTTHE PEACEAND DIGNITY OF THE STATE. tGJH~Rlff [ "''' ' (6)1,1C) ~ fighlbtt,JI.\SUI ,,-... 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(specif.rrmmmwn disbmcc)the n:udeace. a.ddrashffllualeu~ (pWad.dnias child cate hereunlm requestlq con!dmtllllty), or school, (put addn:sa· hertualm requestincamfidentiality),whetea childpn,tctted uadtt d1cotder midesoratt=da. ___ posse11tq.tnmsparcit,a.m:clvi.q. ~. itmiul, or 1~ my Btt».rm or :mummition ci1.lrlqcheW'eof this Protectivea. (Section46.06TexasPenalCade-ud L8Umtal StatesCode922(8)). 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'~"'·~-.c·..1:, .- : ·~...,.• :.41 .:~··~ ,...,. -~ · '• ••:. .......... \ EASTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'SOFF1CE ,, FAMILYVIOLENCE VICTIM INFORMATIONAND NOTIFICATION FORl\11 Victim 's Name: Victim's Phone · Organization De s Organization Designated Pho ne #: _ __ _ ___ Time o f Victim Notification: ___ _ ___ Date of Victim Notification: _ _ _ - -- _ ___ _ _ _ ________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ --- Name of Officer Maldng Vict im Notification: __ - --- - ----- _ ·------ --- _ ____________ _ __ _ Method ofNotificatioo: Name of Person Notified:._ __ -. ___ _ - - - - - - - -- Unsuccesstill Noti fication A ttempts - Time/ Dat e: Rem.arks:. ____ Suspec t N.ime Offense Charg Date of Arre st Date of !ncarc Date of Releas Ti me o f Rek as Arresting Agen ,'\1res tm g O ffic: ,,,,-....,. _ _ _ _ _ __ - - - - - - ·-- - -- -- ----- - ----- - - - - - ' · . ' .,... - .. I. I-l-ll'l-l- 'I-Hu-r-r-I ere CISCG EELLEGE I?l Cellege Heights Texas 7643? Statement ef Student rbli??:fbli?i?} [Ch CGDE DATE DEECEIPTIGH AHGUHT Students must with Helmet hy" HITHDRAHH frem ?ees in full er sign up fer payment plan . Any student wee has net, will be .- uy LALE L-ulleg?. *Centaet Heine: at and elie: en "Tuitien and and ?Eeleet', *tIf yeur awarded fineneial ald net eeyer all yeur tuitien and yeu must pay th up with Helmet fer Lee remainder ef year balance by? Ebii?iifb?i?fi I Ef?fl?ld fin-H FILM CESCO COLLEGE REF: {35-14?2269 Appmdix Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 '254) 442-1770 (b)( 6); (b)(7( CJ 4 Page 4 of 5 Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-1770 l DJl 6); l DJt7(C) ,,... l' DJt 6); l DJt7l CJ Case#: Report Type: Offense Report Status: Open ReportOate: !15 lM 16lMcl I 5 Page 5 of.S I Case#: L-----1 Report Type: SUPPLEMENT Cisco Police Department 504 Conrad Hilton .,.,...--C:isco, TX 76437 .54) 442-1770 AllHATIVF.: 6 , 7 C . 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I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. 4"''" '""' Date: / CJ (b)( 6); (b)(7( C) Subscribed and sworn to before me,'----:----:----:-- .,,,···· .---- ......... ~~;;;,:;~=;.::..:.....::.:...::.:~==~ VOLUNTARY STATEMENT fa (NOT UNDER l 0Jl6J; lDJl7l CJ - l have read each page of this statement consisting ofi_ corrections, if any, bear my initials. page(s), each page of which bears my signature, and Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleadr~ l~t''.~~ent. r l•J, IGJl ,ICJ Signature .:-i111 .., L------"7'.eace Officer Date: VOLUNTARY STATEMENT UNDER ARREST) .- .. [ have read each page of this statement consisting of__L_ page(s), each page of which bears my signature, and corrections, if any, bear my initials. Everything is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand it is a criminal offense to give a false or misleading statement. 1g~ "'''' t6lt,tci Date: ["' '' ' {blt,tci Subscribed and sworn to before me, '---------l~~~~JJJ.:.su...M.L~.liii..l,1,1,Qw;a...w.a.....1.1-,.s PM~~~:c....c~~~ and Texas Government Code, on this th I "----------•cer ,,~'/ / , ·".,.,. ......... -.... I CISCO COLLEGE REF: ?36?14?2259 Appendix LU [hi ·..:·,j. .·~ ·, .. . ·-~:·:' Cisco College Sexual Assault & Title IX Training Monday- June 29th, 201 s 8:10am -9:00am Registration 9:00am - 10:30am l nterseclions of Domestic Violence & SexualAssault l0:30am- ·-·. 10:45am 10:45am - 12: lSpm 1(6)(6); tb)(7(CJ Training Specialist - T AAS.A.. BREAK Trauma-Informed Care 1161 (6); {6J(7(CJ Training Speciali.st ··TA.A.SA 12: lSpm - 1:45pm LUNCH ( 011 yotrr own) l:4.Spm - 4:00pm OCR Guidelines & Student's Rights 1(6)(6); (6)(7(CJ Staff /\Horney· T AASA - •. 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Please print your name: Sign your name: il b)( 6l ; l DJl7( CJ ,__. ~ ~ -1 ... .......... ~- r= ~ t= t - . ..-..:2'11'*rt-er, Pl l L -~ =± t ·=1 ~ -~ =t . ·- ·- ---_=i -~ 11/12/2015 Emotiona l Ab use 1\,', anipulation of a v:ctim tnrn·Jgtr wo, ds, threats, ir.sult s, ".idvi~e", or other psycholcgic.11 teC111iqucs tu g2'n co11trol of a 'lictim or :soi~le trev; ,:1;11:lrc m i;::,tential future re ~ur c.es 1 11/12/2015 Occurs i11~8;:,of abusive rela:innsh1ps (an 'nclude: ).;n~ing acc(·ss:c a(cct,t:ts/C'1t1nging a(rnL1t 1nform2~ieo:1 Runf1nr,up deb!/wit:-,dra•.,.,ing' rriont-y0n jGirll ACfOlm r•,. f.au!ir.g \1<.I 1mtr:1·,>sr:jl1IJ or wage-s::lll:!C:au"te of;. bu';;e c,e.lteslog'st.(al :oigl·.tm~re'or l'ktims Sexur1JAhl!Se 1:.:,ercisi:1~.-.on!ml a:id f..1rtrercegrading a victir., tllr:iugh sexua. ar~, or by tfireJtcn:ng to err.barra,s victimv.,;thpt.,;bli.Gl~ ion of ~··~:.t1,c:I ac!s. ~ti~idea that because a couple has muried ;iJrt d the:r '' cuntr2;;t''' is that t:iey are a,::reei'lg to ~uf11run~ se, uil contact Call be reir,lorce,i b·f ,-111\to •,,I.rdigiou~, ::r some! otl'ersocial ccn<~nxt 3 11/12/2015 -. ,, Cycle of Violence Stalking , Course o~ conduct directed ::it .:i specif:c person that would cause a re.ison;;ible person to fed fear Would cause :areasonable person to fear: (A) bodily 'njuryor death for r.'1: seifor her.cid b,·.C~track, tc Cf\' figurec Jt what I h:~d~.,::t.,1·1d how to mak~ It be!ter. ~.'.)wc:.Jfd cc~user.tt of '"lc~:lsisten(y y.,twn · b.l~ ~trLld Ml n,~ t ,;ic my inrn11,iw l',n ,wt lyfq:~ ..I\.J(J}'he.,,;L·,tum't r~,r·~mber .;tri,g-SH; ... \ se::!t'Jl~ I omJt tru'it yuur r:1t-t~l<:·y."''h' would sa~.',VEwouldneve' return to the or·gin2:issue.I usually~.,c~,jr.;n .h'.;•,hirit:: (1r n1air.taini:1gcor:trol through der.ial of a,~ess or m,>rnuul,,~ioncf financia: resources su,;h .:stank .~(wu11ts, employment, cr~dit, o• pay~hedrs. 2 11/12/201.5 Physk,1!Abuse Jv,atr.taining anri ~tr~rr.Lt:Pn:ngcomro! over a vietim through the ti1reat.or carrying'"'~ ol physiic~ll:,mdsh;.,e 97\ also include bfur:t force traum~ Strangulation incre:ises threat of homicide by 7 tir:ies. Even in fdtal ca~e~the:e is cften no extern;:il evidence Neerl to ;:i~ k for it to be c'ocsnent~d Third or second degree felony .,..-... 4 11/12/2015 .:mmediate crisis intervr,ntion :..ister,with ohjective ears · N.ediate/Ai;t c1sli,-;i~o.1between you & victim Provide victi.'11serv'ces fr::;r., mo:-nent of call includi:1g: '1ousing, transi:;ortation, fin.:;rd;:il, leg.ii, cowns~Er.g,:ife s~ills, c!othing, .idvo~acy, & su::;porl . .-- 8 11/12/2015 -·. Gvlll'l ,!l Ernpki_,T.:·rrnini11g /\k,<111\· I·":· "'1~1. i h: l·1: \ 'rntw \ i._l~:·l\ .q,I ·' ·•. , 1, ·~·-· ; ...~ .•..• , ~.... ·::.l L, ,·,1:, l' ~~ •, ·, :·. i:: .r ; .• ~ ,. ~· , .. ,! , : : ,. .••I';, TrainingObjectives -. ·:· llnder~tan::1 Tille IXrequirer.iemsin regardsto response. rP.pc-tmg,;n1i!!stig2.tior.,curfuJent·al,ty, and reso1ct1or of i;e:.ual Vlolence -:, Wa'is lo icle·1tifyand ;>r'!l,f!J\ti;P.wal violence ,:• Victimology & o•fenaer;iro!1lcs ·;- lden1Jf1i ti- ~,actof dru11s!. .iJco/lol 011so :1t•Iv·::11cr1cc ,:, Oisc~ssef'ects of sewel violer.:e or, victims -,11cllKi111g culturn awareness,rt!pe t:auma s:r1a,orne,a11(Iot:1er specie.I populatiors ·>lcle·1tir;appropr;it~ and 1elpf111resi,011se~to s~,ca· cssau!tv;:t111s Training Obectives e-.:Title IX ---.. 1 1:1./12/2015 --· Hostile Environment Faclors: -:· Degreein which it affected student(5}education -:- Type, frequency and durationof the car.duct -:-Identityand relationship of harasserand victi m(s) -:-Number of victl ms l11volvc<.1 -:· Age and sex of harassers& victims ,:. Sizeof school, location of incidents, ana context -:· Other incidents at the school·gender based or sexual harassment Introd ucti on to SexuaI Assa uIt ,..,,..~ ec ) llll7 J,IJl14AJ.¥;4. t .)fil.11~"'"' _ .--. . .. ,----ft, ... ,,._- ... ... -., . J~..... .... ... ,,-. 3 11/12/2015 .(11".. ;,.r.. ;:,•, !·.>', JtK::1)'l~I •hi,,,,d .-. Gena Circa 1994 Sexw:i! ,1\ssauit-Section 22.011 (b) • Useof phys.calforceor v.:::iencs • Thrc;ul of vio\mcEi or phy.;'cal iorcc • \ir,rim Msn't c:or.sr.nteer !:VERYTHING i$ l:eing heard lhroi:gr a flier • Be aware of re~tnctive resp:.inst·s .,,,--. 7 11/12 / 20 15 ,,--.... lit: e IX Legal Requirements Requ ired Reporting • Are you -.. c.1"r espons'.ble emp loyee "? • Is it an actual ~nm.ice "? • Wha t infor mc:1lion shoul d you be reporting? • Who are you report ing this info rmat ion to? • What about co nfidenti ;:ility? Who is Respon; ible? • Depen d or, variety of tact01s incfuo,ng age a nd level of s :uden:s, ar.d r:::t: u: cmp ;cyee , Resident Aclv'sor~ co111:1 he con sidered ·resr:c'l slb le employees·· if lhey are given µowcr to repor;: oth er :ypes ct m' scc'lrluct tha t viola•.esc11001 pohcy • Needs to be detertrir .ed L11acmiris~ra!ion and •na,:Ju known to employees, std er.ts. anc pareri ts for future '.eporti'11( -9 11/12/2015 Confidentiality Conr.erns: • You are oblig.itedto report thP.names and re:1:va11t deta Is o'. attack • S:udent'soption tu rl.'!qucs~ s:hcoi naklt;;in confidentia!ity (to be consic'!'!redby sct1oof & Title IX cu:ird in.ilur) • S~udent's c.bility to sh;i:e w.th a1;encies P1ot!!r.ting confidentiality rm,y lir1•itscr.,:;c!'s aoili!'y ro r~·sp-:)r,dfuny tc accus/llions and :a~!: act10~ against afleg.~,j perpe)\laW.· li•J:)l':,IIDUJ\L LEI/EL Overrid ing Conf;denti2 Iity Requests - • Can ii honor this reql:eSl while stll providing a safe and nondiscriminatory environrr.ent r::r all 5ludeni.s'J • Can t incre<1!;P. protection an,j preverit recurrence!;in ot'ier ways? o~, erndcngcc,nf;tuJI nc1tur~ .;. Sexual advances. requests for sexi:alfavors, & ot·lcr·,erbal, norivcll'lll, or plly~ cal c:::.'lductct .i sexualnature ·=·Can deny or llrnit orcth.a basis c' sex !:'le sH.;;_:,:-'lCs 11!:IiI t, inor to recei•;e bP.c!'lfits, Si'lr~;~es, c, op~ortur.1ties in t 'le s.:hcors pr·:,gr,n: . .;. Car ~l]P.rpP.trat!!CI t:y sct~r.olerr.plcyee, anoth~· s~ur.sn:, :it rion-em:ilo~ee third party!visiting speaker, visitingatt11e:es) .;. P,ote,;ts both se~es and c;i,, he p~rpAtrated hy ;,;mu; sex;;,; 2 11/12/2015 macaw . - 2 - Web" . .1 1' e?iwi?m. ., - . u' ?agll/12/201S ...-. Consent happens wtien a person rs: • Old enougr. to engage in sexual activity • Mentally capable of understanding sexual activity • Fi.illyconscious and aware • Not intoxicated er drugged without their consent • Not feeling threatered or coerced Aggi-ovatedSexLialf\3sauft- F Degtee • The defendant ~ as ca usf'!r. ,;<'!rioo,~ bml ily ir jury or at:empte:1 to cause t~e death of tt,e victi:n or placed the victim in fear of deatn. serious bodily injury c, kicnapping to the vic:irn's sc·fur to anotl:er r,;e;scri; • A dead,y weapor. w.:is U!ir;d ur cl\hibited c.luring tt.e crimP.; • :~e defendant acted will: .:moU:crifldividu1.11 in committing the crime; • The ''date rape dru1;r'.ili;o knr:wn as rohypnol or ketarr.ine was used with the intenr of making thA offense easier to comm it • The victim is y:::unger tnan .l.4 years cf age :::r is an elderly or disabled inciv,d ual Sexualassaultis suchan extremeformof harassment that a SINGLEINSTANCE constitutesa hostile educationenvironment for the survivor. 6 11/12/2015 -. Restrictive Resro nses Sta rt Wi tl'1... • You shculd/shoukln't ... • You need to ... • I would/wouldn't... • You don't want to ... • It would good/bad if you ... • If this had happer.cd to rr.e... • Are ynu sure ... • I promise ... • le'~going to be ok,iy/alright;get helter Better Options for Respor1se • What l'rr hmiri ng is.... • I understand ... • What would hapr,en if... 1wher explcring optionsj ---·. • Wnuld you be com'CJrtab!ewith;;s it okc:yii... • What happened is not ycur fautt. .. • W'1at do you want... • What°do you r11;il:!d ... • Some optons from here ... \Nhatever·you say, be honest about it. -·· 8 11/12/2015 VVhr:itis an actual not!ce? • O.rcct- Notir.P.is given whe.'l a t!!port is 111..ide to a rP.spc.,sibl~employee or the Tit'e iX coor:linator of a se)(uafviolent act (doesn't have to be •Jict1mJ or "n ar.t of seKual v;clencc is sccfl b)' a schoo; emplcyee • irodirect.-lnf::rmation from local corr,munity 111e1,b<:!r. s~c:ial '11ed1a.media c:c; ii tt1e reasonable care of invest:gatior,could lead to til'9 :liscovAryof adait1cnill inc: dents Hie moment a school h;:is notice of a sexually violent inciclent it rnust tal,e steps to investigate ancl/or provide protection options to the cornplainan t. Information to Gather? • Arre~~var1tdfitaHs~ • 11.amo cf alleged per.:>etra:ar if kllC',\'.1 • Mamecf s:uder.t who experiencedallegensexual violence • Other stU.-,,1),p. .. :, • ~~.t._.t.... , ..;; ...:;, -r =-. '",.-~<":·::.:~· ~ ··:~.'.:,s'><,' E,= n q ,,._ ..., ,;;';c?_~·.-:..--==11111 and Development ·1 1 Sexual Harassment 1:1 l The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as: Il :l;; J • unwelcome sexual advances I: .•.: requests for sexual favors ~ rl • other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when it meets the following criteria: • the offender makes, either implicitly or explicitly, submission to such conduct a condition of employment the offender uses submission to or rejections of such conduct as the basis for employment decisions affecting the individual • the conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work perfonmmce or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. LI ''I Ii :! :j I" .·l l~ H U.: , Sexual Harassment - Hostile Work Environment • Sexual harassment based on hostile work environment may constitute sexual discrimination even if it does not lead to tangible or economic job consequences. Af:;.~ ~w • The U.S. Supreme Court decided that sexual harassment so severe or pervasive a_sto_alter t~~ condit!ons of the_v!0im'~~.mi:i1_?.Y~~nt ~r:td.. . http{ W\V.softchalk.cloud.com/lesson/serve/X/\. U60j Clblu l z5/htn{. .- . =_ - ·'. rse1.~~J~~r £. ,2014 Page I of 1 ,.. Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Non-Discrimination Training :-->--==lr'II Tr"lining .:.. ,·:, .. {~ •• : ..,., -;·.'.,........::.. . , d .~n 11 I1 . ·.:.v· ·= ...... 1rsnj· ,.·\ ..,,__ ~' .::::::e \[)1;vc,c,r ,l ll Il l .. r I'. I'I 1 , I I, Introduction i I C ~ ; ' )j .' '; t I Help Information This computer-based training (CST) program was developed by the Texas Vl/orkfcrce Commission (fWC)Training and Development Department. For questions regarding the operation and design of this CBT. please contact the TWC Training and Development Department at 512-463-3029. J Purpose and Scope I I This CST provides you with information about discrimination, harassment, and workplnce diversity. Texas state government supports and values diversity and strives to mainti:lin workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. . i! ~; Main Topics ~! Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 iIi ~ ii ! Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ;! Texas Commission on Human Rights Act of 1983 (as amended): Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21 . ! • Diversity in the Workplace Objectives By correctly responding to the Check Your Understanding• statements in this CBT. ycu will show that you have: - . • a basic understanding of EEO laws in general f; • a basic understanding of state's Equal Employment Opportunity policies, • Each Check Your Understanding page has a statement for you to read and then decide on the correct response. You are required to score at least 70 percent in order to print a certificate. ~p··G)i'. ~~ ( https\, ...V\vw.softchalkcloud.com/lesson/serve/XA C 60j Clb lu I z5/htnt ·1 .),_.,./7.014 ,111~IX: The Basics i Know Your IX ·1/Q/2015I ·,w.·vouR r~:1f KNO . ... .. .. You D . 1,.J,;;,\ "TiH f'.:11l X. ··1··t..) p q ·::::;:· 1'cc: I!._ L.,CLJ • t_J ·- ! . ., ~-~J 9 THINGSTOKNOWABOUTTITLEIX ·.·. •! www.knowyourTX.co111~ 1. Title IX a landmark federal civil right that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Title IX is not just about sports; it is a prohibition against sex-based discriminaticm in education. It addresses discrimination ag.-::iinstpregnant arid parentinz students and women in STEM (science, tf'chnology, engineering, and math) programs. It also r1ddressessexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, violence includes attempted or rnmpleted voyeurism, exhibitionism, and sexual violence. Sexual rape or sexual assault rlS well as sexual harassment, st.1lking, verbal or physirc1I sexuality-based threats or abuse, and intimate !Jartner violence. 2. Title IX does not apply to female students only. Title IXprotects .:iny person from sex-based discrimination, regardless of their real or perceived sex. /i'.f;:;,:: i(J·'.r;tn\' .. ;;;,;;,;r ;,<·,·d:•r·:,'fir'1'''.',iur1. Female, male, and gender ;1on-conforming students, faculty, and staff are protected from any sex-based drscrimination, harassment or viofence. 3. Schools must be proactive in ensuring that your campus is free of sex discrimination. You are protected under Title IX even if you do not expP.rience sex discrimination immcdi.Jte steps to address •'- • any sex discrimination, I ... ~·:_,.·' cfaectly. Schools must take sexual harassment or sexual violence happening or. 1/3 1/9/~015 Tille IX. Tie Basics I Know Yo•JrIX campus to µrevent it from affecting students further. lf a school knows or reasonably should know about discrimination, harassment or violence that is creating a "hostile environment" for Jny scudent, it must act to - ,eliminate it, remedy the harm caused and prevent its recurrence. 4. Schools must have an established procedure for handling complaints of sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence. Every school must have a Title IX Coordinator who manages complaints. The Coordinator's contact information should be publically accessible on the school's website. If you decide to file a complaint, your school must promptly investigate it regardless of whether you report to the police, though a police investigation may very briefly delay the school's investigation if they are gathering evidence. A school may not wait for the conclusion of a criminal proceeding anrl should conclude its own investigation within a semester's lime (the 2011 Title IX Guidance proposes 60 days as an appropriate timeframe). The school should use a "preponderance of thP.evidence" standard to determine the outcome of a complJint. meaning discipline should result if it is more likely than not discrimination, harassment or violence occurred. The final decision should be provided to you and the accused in writing and both of you hav~ the right to appeal the decision. 5. Schools must take immediate action to ensure a complainant-victim can continue their education free of ongoing sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence. Along with issuing J no contact directive to the accus~d, a sctrnols must ensure any reasonable changes to your housing, clc1ssor sports ,-., schedule, campus Jcb, or extracurricular activity ,:ind clubs are made to ensure you can continue your . .?ducation free from Jny ongoing sex discriminntion, sexu.=:ilharassment or sexual violence. These arrangements can occur BEFOREa formal rnmplaint. investigation. hearing, or final decision is made regarding ynur complaint. lt also can CONTINUE after the entire process since you have a right to an education free of sex-based discrimination, harassment or violence. Adultionally, these accommodations should not over-burden complainant-victims or limit your nlucc1tionill opportunities. Instead, schools cJn reciuire the accused to likewise change some school activities or classes to ensure there is not ongoing hostile educa ti ona I environment. 6. Schools may not retaliate against someone filing a complaint and must keep a complainant-victim safe from other retaliatory harassment or behavior. Schools must address complaints of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence. As part of this obligation they can issue a no contact directive or make other accorr.modations to ensure the accused or a third party does not retaliate for any rnmrlaint. Additionally, the school may not take Jdverse action against the complainant-victim for th~ir complaint. Any retaliation can and should be reported in a formal Title IX complaint to the U.S. Department of Erlucation since it is your right to be fr·eefrom a hostile educational environment. - 7. Schools can issue a no contact directive under Title IX to prevent the accused student from 1pproaching or interacting with you. WhP.n nPr.<:s.sary for scuclent safety, schools car1 issue a no contact directive preventing ;m accused student from directly or indirectly cor.tacting or interacting with you. Campus security or police can and should enforce such directives. Thi.s is not a court-issued restraining order, but a school should provide yo:..iwith information on how to obtc1in such hti1""1·l,'!rnrvi."" ,,..,. .,.~v 4""1,l'nlf, tl a...;•,,-/ti tl0-i v _ ~ha.. i,-.::l~ir<: I an order and facilitate that pro(r.ss if you 2/'.l Title IX: Tl1€! Basics I lneand they didn't end their relationship? Were you disappointed? Did you wonder why you even bothered? Helping a person in an abusive relationship is frustrating sometimes. Be patient. Maybe they will come around and maybe they won't. But by trying to he!p you show your friend that you support them and can be trusted. Remember it is difficult and scary to leave an unhealthy relationship. Take this quiz to find out how ready and willing you are to help Your friend Elislia P.nd.lohn, a guy she met el work, have been going out for a while. One day, John showed up at Elisha's school and saw her give a malo friend a hug. John grabbed her ann and pulled her to his cAr where he called her a slut and a cheater. If I saw this happen .. n D I would tell Elisha that I was concerned about her and help her find information about abusive relationships. I would tell another friend and hope that they would do something to help Elisha. fJ I wou:d ieave it alone. If Elisha didn't say anything to me, it's not my place to get involved Elizabeth is dating her classmate Marc. Things seem great, but in private Marc isn't vP.rynice. He grabs her arms hard and (eaves bruises. When he found out she was pregnant, he shoved her repeatedly and yefied at her for messing up his life. lf Elizabeth came to me for help ... 0 D I would tell her that I was the wrong person to speak with and that she should talk to a counselor. I wouldn't want to get involved because it's not my problem. rJ I would let her know that I was there for her and go with her to get help. Christina and your flim,d Eric have been dating for a year. Christina is really jeafous and afways accuses Eric of cheating or, her even though he hasn't. She texts him constantly and checks alf his emails. When they fight, she caJlshim names and tells him no one el."lAwill evAr love him. If I heard Christina yelling al or putting Eric down ... n I wouldn't say anything. Eric should be able to defend himself. D I would tell Eric that he didn't deserve to be treated that way and that he should consider ending the re!ationship. fJ 1 . • I wouldn't say anything to either of tr.em, but I would let other friends know that Connect NOvV! I thought it was wrong. local help available at Crime Victim Assistance Center 254-629-3223 >)) www.lovelsrespect.org ! "lcveis• to 77054- ! ! 1-866-33HM74 (l:~c11,::;y<.i~r -~~Jani :ill-Oitj'l.'IDU.UJ P-i~,t¢;r;QJ!ei .molT!lilahle2~:7. ..--. Presentation Agreement: School Name: __ ..::::C_,_,IS=C=O=->C=O=LL=E=-G=· =E---------------- J (b)(6); t6)(7(CJ Contact Name: Presentation Title; UNDERSTANDING CONSENT- DYNAMICS OF SA *Dates for Presentation: Girls Only OCT0!3ER 29, 2015 Boys Only ___ _ Grade Levels: Both___ COLLEGE _ Please print a (Y)for Yes, (NJfor No, or (N/A) for Not Applicable. For this topic, I have reviewed the: Topic Lesson Plan Y Audio recordings/Music: N/A Student Hand-outs Y -~--- Video Clips/Videos N/ A Any additional materials used (ads, stories, games, etc) _........,N ..... {A...__ Parent Letter for this program __ N_/_A_ Other ____________ ~ By signing below, I agree that I flave reviewed and approved all materials to be presented and I understand that the Crime Victim Assistance Community Educator is required by law to report all outcries of child abuse {including dating violence and sexual assault of a child} mode during and fallowing the presentation to the appropriate authorities. ["'.);"'.',,CJ q AC Community Educator Signature Contact Signature Date Date "'This date is subject to change if either tile school or CVACstaff finds it unworkable for any reason (!;ickness, unplanned em~rgencies, etc) Additional Revisions/Concerns/Suggestions: Please feel free to list any additional revisions, adjustments, concerns, suggestions, restrictions, etc you would like to see happen/addressed before the program is presented. This page will only be signed once the necessary changes are made. Changes Made per Request: .,...-... ... CVAC Community Educator ···-----·-----····----- Contact Signature - Date Date Understanding the Dynamics of Consent: Operate under 2 Assumptions: 1. Going to engcge in sexual activity at some point i:1your lffe 2. I believe in you as men. I may not know you well enough to say I believe in your athlf'tic or academic ability, but I wouldn't be standing up here if I didn't truly and honestly believe you have the potential to be truly strong men. This means I will treat er:1chof you 1Nith respect and J believe you have the capacity to return the favor. So if we agree to these then why are we ta Iking about sex L1alassault in the first place? 1. It protects the women in yollr life. 2. It protects you. Who is The Offender? I am terrified of sharks. Never go into the ocean because I know sornewhere out there tl1F.yare waiting me. And yet, according to <;t.,tistics of anr.ual deaths I am more likely to be killed l1y a vending machine, lightning, icicles, getting out of bed, stepping out of the shower, and encountP.ring an angry cow. In fact the animal that kills the most humans is .... (ask) Mosquitcs. The same thing is true wheri it comes to sexual assault. I would like everyone to stand up. If al/ of you were rape victims, approximately 75-80% of you wouid know your attacker. While we would like to believe it is a violent unknown assailant who dues this we find that nearly every time the victim knows his/hPr attacker. /\nd that most sexual assault offenders commit multiple attacks. So what does that mean for you and your school? For the ri:st of this discussion, I am going to operate under what statistics show which is that unfortunately women are more often the victim with the men being the offender. And ·Nhiie I could try to excuse it as a few psychopaths, it doesn't held up given that last statistics. So, let's dig a little deeper llere for a few moments. When faced with a choice. is there any time a person might say yes and not really mean it? Is there any time when a "yes'' should not b2 counted as a "yes''? .- What is Consent? List 1: (Ex: incapacitated, scared, unaware, peer pressure etc.) List 2: Is there any time when a No might not mean no? (Ex: doesn't want to take responsibility and wants to be forced or convinced) In the abserKP.of a ''Yes" or "No" what is the default? Is it green fer go or red for stop? When: was in high school I went to a 1Jarty with my older sister. I was a cheerleader and she held been onP. too, so we knew a lot of people there. We had been hanging out for a while when one of her guy friends who was a football player a couple of gnides cthl=ad of me, asked me where the bathroom was. I got up and we went into the house. The door was locked to the bathroom and after I pointed that out he suddenly grabbed me, pushed me into a bedroom across the hall, slammed the door, and had me pinned down on the bed. I'm not exactly sure how quick it happened b111it felt like one second I was in the hall and the next , was under him and he wcJskissing and grabbing on rne. Now, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I did not want to be there. I did not want this to happen. I ~aid "No'' and tried to push his hands off, but he kept on . ..--.. . So, at this point, knowing I do not want this to continue, what can I do to stop this? List 3 (Suggestions) I didn't scrf!am because I was terrified he would try and make me be quiet and would hurt me more. I didn't fight because he was at lecJsta foot taller and outweighed me. by a good hundred pounds. Ar:d I thought if I hit him he •Nould hit me back and I would get hurt. But mainly I didn't because as weird as it sounds he was my friend. And I was scared. Part of me was scared of him physically hurting me. And the other part was scared I was misreading this situation. I mean I knew him. He'd been at my house. He was friends with my 5ister. He wdsn't a real rapist, right? I could control this. I managed to remember he had a girlfriend and so! started telling him his girlfriend would find out and she would be mad and break up with him. J\nd fortunatel-y for me, he cared enough about that to stop and let me out of the mom. See what we see is that I didn't feel comfortable doing any of those things. Was he waiting for me to fight'? I don't know. I was too scared to f:nd out. So let's get back to this iss.ue. -· See, these three lists are d,mgerous territory. Because you don't really know if yotl have consent or yuu don't and you are ignoring it...whir.h makes it a sexual assault. Because it deals in the realm of implied consent or if you are ignoring her no, a tlat out sexual assault. Because it doesn't matter: • Amount of alcohol or drugs com.urned • Clothing • Previous sexual activity • Time or money invested • If it's never been an issue before And when it comes down to it, if you are being qt1estioned the big question is "What did YOU do?" Did you get consent? And did you get it under the circumstances where she felt comfortable and w.is able to say no. It is important to remember that when it comes to a rape investigation, the junicial system will he looking for that "beyond reasonable doubt" for a guilty verdict. However, a school only needs to show that is "probably" happened to take disciplinarv <1ctions. I want .-. you to think about this like driving. You are responsible for your actions behind the wheel. And sex is like a right turn 011 red. You are givt:!n the right of way because the other drivers allow you to have it. You have to have their consent and your feeling that you are entitled to this right hand turn doesn't do you much gooci when you are trying to explain the wreck atter the fact. And if you are drunk, your actions behind the wheei don't become less accountable. They become more. And just because you've never killed anyone or gotten into a wreck or trouble when you riff-' rlrunk or driving recklessly doesn't mean you are a good driver. It means you've been lucky. And the s.ime is true with sex. Whether it's sober or you'n~ ~o drunk you don't know if she gave consent then if someone asks if you've ever committed or attempted to commit a sexual assauIt you're most honest answer, as uncomfortalJle as it is, is ''I don't know." Importance of EngagedByst.inders So you aren't someone who would do this. Does that mean you have no role in this? Actually my challenge to you is this: Re an engr1ged bystander. If you ;ire somewhere ,md you see a situation like this, I would encourage you to be a someone of good character am! intervene if you can safely do so. Cultures can contribute to sexual assault. You are often the first line of defense. The pressure you rllJt on each other, the behaviors you encourage, the conduct you engage in. You can teach each other thc1tit is .-· totally alright or that it is not okay to commit sexual assaults. You can have a culture that isn't anti-sex. It just happens to be one that heliev?.~ both p;irties <;hould h~ able to consent .. It's simple and in the long run the most honest and protective thing you can do f·or yourself and for all the -.vomen in your life. ...--.. TITLEIX & SERVICES Each one of you will be given information sure gender based discrimination on your Titl~ IX rights. Title IX is an amendment that makes and sexual harassment are addressed by schools. Sexual asst1ult is considered the most severe form of sexual harassment and the school is not just wil!ing, but required tc look into ear:h sexual assault that is reported. They have partnered with us to provide employee and staff training as well as education programs like. Wf'. cr111 a!so provide advocacy services. You don't have to be the victim to report a sexual assault, and the school will provide measures to protect against retaliation if you make a report. Introduction of Title IX Coordinator/Staff in attendance ..--.. . .-. Jr l steps to resolve the sitllation. • I I What procedures must a school have in place to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence and resolve complaints? ll. I I II il • Evory School Must Have /\nd Distribute . A Policy Against Sex Discrimination Title IX requires that e.:1lh school publish a policy that it does not discriminate on the basis of sf':.< in its educ..:ition programs and activities. This notice must be widely distributed and ;;ivailable on i . an on·gcing basis. . The policy must stc1te that iriquiries concerning Title IX may be referred to the school's Title IX coordinator or to OCR. -. Every School Must Have A Title IX Coordinator Every school must desif!nate at /e;;st on<:' employee who is rl'..'Sponsible for coordimiting the school's complianui with Title IX. This person is sometimes rt>ferrecl to as the Title IX coordinator. Schools must notify a!l students and 0mployees of the r.ame or trtle and contact. inf orrnation of the Ti t:e IX coo rd i n;.itor. ~ r.1 I ,. A crimin;il investigation into allegations of sexual h;;rassment or sexual violence does not relieve the school of its duty under Title IX to rnsolve complaints promptly anr.l equitably. . 1 :.IL The coordinator'(; responsibilities include overseeing all complaints of sex di$crimi:,<)tion and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. Use of the term "s.:xual hi.HiJssment" throughom ,his document 1ncl11des sexual viulenc<~unle;s otrerw1,e ' t w r · ... rn ,. IC! aa Fiti!L noted. r: ! r I Every School Must Have And Make Known Procedures For Students To File Complaints Of Sex Discrimination. • •i I I I Titl~ IX requires schools to adopt and publish grievan::e proctdures for students to file complaints of sex discrimination, fncluding cornn!aints of sexual harassrnent or scx-ial v;olenc0.. Schoo!s can use general disciplinary procedures i;o address complaints of ~ex rfo;crirnination. Llut ali p.rocedures must provide for prompt and equitable resolution of sex discrimination complaints. Every complainant has the right to pre51mt his or her case. This includes the right to c1dequ;:it~, relfablf:, and impartial investigaticn of compl.:1ir.ts, the right to have ,m equal opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence, .'!nd thf' right to the same appeal processes, for both pilrtics. Every complainant has the right ro be not:fied of the time frame w;thin whic.h: (a) the school will conduct a full inv1'!stigation of the complaint; (bl the parties will be notiiied of the outcorr:e of the complaint; and (c) the parties r:,ay filr. an 2ppr~al, if ,:ir.1plicable [very complainant has the right for l he complaint to be decided using a preponderance of the evidence standard (i.e., it is mo:-e likely than not that sexual harassment or violence occurred). Every complainant has the right to be notifed, fn writing, of the outcome of the complaint. Fven though federal privacy !~w,s limit disclosure of certain information in disciplinary proceedings: .. Schools must di<.r:lme1.0the complainant lnformJtion about the s2nctim1 imposed on the perpetrator when thr?sancthJn directl,v relates to the harassed student. 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VAWA Prevention & Awareness Programming '[he Violence Again.stWomen Act Table of Contents (continued) Mohile Device Apps ....... , ........ , ................................... 43 Multimedia Messages ahout Bystander Intervention ............................ 45 Party Monitor Prograrns ................................................. 47 Passive Awareness Campaigns ............................................. 49 Prevention Initiatives ................................................... 51 Proju:t Unspoken ...................................................... 53 Relationship Violence Awareness & Prevention ................................ 55 Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARY) Prevention Program .............. 58 Sexual Assault Violence Prevention Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sexual Wellness Advoca<..yTeam ........................................... 61 Sit and Talk "Chair"-ity Event ............................................ 62 Speak Our Survivor Puhlic Forum & Relationship Remix ........................ 65 · The 'Tm Herc For You" Campaign and App .................................. 66 1he Red flag Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using Songs to Spread che Word ........................................... 70 Voices Against Violence ................................................. 71 What We Learn from the Movies & TV ..................................... 73 Wingman 101 ........................................................ 74 Handouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 5 Asking for Consent. .................................................... 76 Being a Proactive Bystander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Bringing Up a Concern When Talking with a Friend ........................... Confronting 78 Others with Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 O;iring Violence ....................................................... 81 Ger Involved as a Bystander!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 I low to Reduce Your Risk of Becoming an Aggressor of Sexual Violence ............ How co Start Conversations with a Counselor Cards ........................... 84 KeyVAWADefinitions .................................................. 85 Parry Monitors' Checklist ................................................ 87 ···-·-·. 9 83 ·····--··-------------------------- PAPEICLIP COMMUNICATIONS liS PatersonAvenue, Lit:leF:i',I~. NJ 07124 (9,3) l56· 1333• fa.'<(973) '.1.S6-808& • www.Papr.r-Cip.com 111 ·-----········ Copyrighr20\ 5 PaperClipC.ommnnication.<. A:Irig:1tsreservec. 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VAWA Prevention & Awareness Programming The:Violence: Agaio.stWomen Act Table of Contents(continued) Prevention Tcnns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Resources Related to VAWA .............................................. 90 Risk Reduction Strategies ................................................ 94 Safety Pla.nning........................................................ 95 Stalking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 What the Final VAWA Regulations Say about Prevention & Awareness Programs ...... 97 When You're Out wich Friends Cards ....................................... 98 Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Lee's Create a Culture chat Focuses on ...................................... 100 20 Ways be an Effective Bystander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l O1 Creating a Oozen Distractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 02 VAWA Protects che Rights of ALL Victims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 What is Cons~nt? ..................................................... 104 What is Dating Violence? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1OS What is Domestic Violence? ............................................. 106 Whar is Sexual Assault?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 What is Stalking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 The Leners in LISTEN and SILENT ...................................... 109 A..lcohol& Sexual Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Sexual Coercion is \Vhen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Sexual Violence ....................................................... 112 When a Young Woman Drops Ont of School after Being Attacked ................ 113 In a Community of Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ~PAPERCu, COMMUNICATIONS 125PatersonAvenue• Li:tleFall~.NJ07424 (97.l)2:6-1333, rax(9i3) 256·60!!8, www.Paper·Clip.com . lV Copyr:ght2015PaperC!ipCommunkation5.AUrights r~served. 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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview of the Violence Against Women Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Costs and Benefits of the New Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Important Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Overview of the VAWABinder ............................................ 12 The Clery Act and Title IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Overview of the Clery Ace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 VAWNsModifications co rhe Clery Act...................................... Tirle ...~ ·1 18 IX.............................................................. 22 Overlap between VAWA, th<::Clery Ace and Title IX ............................ 24 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 VAWA'sImpact on Policies ............................................... 33 P~tperwork and Compliance Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Establishing New Categories and Definitions for Clery Act Rc!porting .............. 35 Pucting Protective Measures in Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Working wirh External Organizations ....................................... 46 Creating an Environment for Safe Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5I Student Conduct Procedures & Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Changes Rdating to Student Conduce ................................ , ..... 65 Examining che Code of Conduce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Advisor of Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 "fair and Impartial Process" .............................................. 73 Trauung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ;_,:;;i,,.., ·, ----------- ··-·-·-····-- c•)PAP£1CLIP COMMUNICATIONS 12aPatersonAvcm:e• Lil!lcFails,NI :li'•l'.?.-1 (973) 2S6-1333. 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'Ihe Need for Educational Efforts .......................................... 84 86 87 VAWAReg11Lnions:Prevention & Awareness Programming ...................... 88 \X'orking with External Organizations ....................................... 92 General Programming 1l1emes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Programming on Alcohol and Other Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Programming on Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Programming on Prevention & Sdf-ProtccLion Strategics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Programming on Changing the Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 02 Resources ........................................................... 105 Legal Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Q&Awith Claire Hall, JD .............................................. l 09 Training Workshop Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 #1 -An Overview ofVAWA/SaVE ........................................ 116 #2 - Final Regulations .................................................. 118 #3 - Dating Violence .................................................. 120 #4 - Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 #5 - Sexual Assaulr .................................................... 122 #6 - Stalking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 #7 - Consent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 -------··--·- .. ... ·····--·········--····----------------------- '~PAPEaCu, COMMUNICATIONS · 2S Pater~onAvenue• Lit:le fa'.L~. 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From: 16Jt6J; 16Jt?{cJ ~ cisco.edu] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 10:20 AM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Interview Request Ms. McKenna, I wanted to confirm that I did receive your voice mail requesting to speak with you could let me know a date/time that you would be avalla le, I will coordinate with 16lt6J; 16Jt?tcJ J !t6Jt6J; 16Jt~CJ Regards, lDJl6J; lDJl7l CJ !If ! Interview tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(CJ l .... _____ I ___.complainant Date: 12/01/14 Time: 11:23 p.m. Relesia Gray, Investigator (b)(6); (b)(7( C) (bunt) Page 2 I [b11053]; Page 3 Cisco College ofll,fiwrl' aint# 06-14-22j9 Date: Time: Interviewee : Position: Location: Interviewed by: December 3, 2014 1:00~m-2:00pm Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator (DM) *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation OM provided information about OCR, rights and protections , and purpose of interview. Background 1. What is your position and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at the school? [611 •1, lbJI ,1CJ 2. What are your primary job duties? r•J , 1611 ,ICJ 3. What duties, if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment comp laints or incidents of a sexual nature? l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you fam iliar with the College's procedure for respond ing to sexual harassment comp laints? Have you ever been given copies of the College's policies and procedures related to sexual harassment? If so, please describe. Yes. She referred to the binder of the procedure s that she brought to the interview, which included the College's policies and procedures concerning Title IX complaint procedure s related to sexual harassment for both students and employees. She indicated , College J... tb-)(6-J ;-(b-J(7(C_J ________ Page 2 - Cisco 1 F~ ~I) . I · that for the College and that she 1sto report to her any complaints of alleged sexual harassment. 5. Are incidents handled differently depending on who is fi ling the complaint? For example, student-to-student versus faculty/staff-to-student? 6 llDJl J; lDJl?lCJ Iis not certain. She has only had one incident occur. She clarified that as \D)l6); \D)l7[CJ 6. How do you determine when to investigate an issue under the College's sexual harassment oroceiure? !&fi>6~~,~!rt f it falls under the scope of Title IX, as defined by the College's procedures. 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a formal complaint is not filed? No. 8. What if someone reported a sexual assault to you? Would your response be different from what you just described? No she indicated she would have the same res onse. If the individual is 9. Do you know what person is responsible for responding to sexual harassment incidents or complaints at the College? Yes,!tbJt6J ; tbJt?tcJ ["''' ' t6lt,tCJ 10. If you observed sexual harassment between students, or if a student, teacher or parent tells you that something like this happened, what do you do in response? jtbJ(6); i6)(7( CJ Page 3 - Cisco College u._ ___________ ___, 6 7 !tbJtJ; t6Jt:: !it she observed sexual harassment b/n students, her obligation is to 6 report1 Jt J; tbJ(7(cJ !immediately. If a student, teacher, or parent tells her that something like that happened, her obligation is the same, to report the incident to~ 6 7 J; lbJl ~mmediately. 1~~~( arassment Ot a. Do you investigate (if reported, rather than observed)? No. b. Do you impose discipline? No. c. Do you make a written record? Describe. No d. Do you do anything for the student who was the vict im? No. e. Do you report to any other College administrator? Do you report it in writ ing, or just orally? No. f. Is there a written procedure that you/the College are supposed to follow in response to this type of conduct? What is it? Yes, Title IX Policy. 11. How does the school staff consider what interim measures might need to take place in response to these types of comp laints or incidents (for example, separating students whi le an investigat ion is being conducted)? What types of inter im measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? ... N... o.... p~e"""r""s'""?_n_a_1 _k_n_o_w_1_e_d .. ~-e:1t: ...~....c_Jb""" _t"_"t""c_J-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_6 7 ! J_ ,""" · r (6J;M(7(CJ I J 12. How does the school determ ine what the outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment comp laint or incident? What types of remed ies are considered? Is wr itten notification of the outcome always provided to the parties of the comp laint? tbJ(7(cJ No personal knowledge!tbJ(6); r J(6J; (bj(7( CJ 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or comp laints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the investigat ion, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? tbJ(7(cJ No personal knowledge ltbJ(6); r J(6);(bj(7(CJ I .... ------------------------- 14. How does the college and law enforcement coord inate invest igations? No personal knowledge (b)(6); (b)(7( C) Page 4 - Cisco College 6 7 (1 ... tb-Jt -J;-tb-Jttc_J_______ ____.P Professional Development and Training 15. Have you ever received tra ining on what to do if a student comes to you with a complaint of sexual harassment/assault, or if you believe a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? r)(.tb)(7(C) 6 l'~noty~t'~, indi~atm~J; ,~~~C)trainingis forthcominj for all staff and she has ); discussed upcoming trammg with ... !___________ _._ 16. Please provide info rmation on all training received. I\ UA 6J; \ UA7 l CJ 17. Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the training, and when did the training occur? No. She is reviewing Title IX training on her own . Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - things like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted touch ing, etc.? How often do these types of behaviors occur? 6 jtbJt J; tbJ(7(cJ hot aware of this type of climate existing on the campus. She has not received any complaints. She indicated the first time she became aware of this type of climate wasj16 J(6);tbJ(7(CJ ! 20. Do you ever get reports from teachers about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? No. 21. Do you ever get reports from parents or students about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? No. tbJ(6J; tbJ(7( CJ Page 5 - Cisco College (.____________ l l _,f 22. In your experience, are other employees at the College responsive to this type of conduct? How do they generally respond? Yes. In general, employees are to report this type of conduct to their supervisor or~ 16Jt6J; tbJt?tCJ !tor student complaints. The College is responding to reports a~ taking action. ! 23. Are there any proactive steps taken at the College to prevent sexual harassment and assault? ["'. ,, {6){,tCJ 24. Do you think there are other things that the College could be doing to improve the climate and address concerns about sexual harassment/assau lt? If so, what are some examples? Yes. Training. Regarding staff, communicating information clearly to employees regarding Title IX rights and protections concerning sexual harassment/assault/violence awareness via employee handbook, website, and employee orientation and ongoing training. Regarding students, the same, clearly communicating to students Title IX policy via the student handbook and website, and student orientation. Other 25. Is there anything else you think would be helpful for us to know during our review? \ D}l6); \ D}l7( CJ Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06-14-2269 I 1(6)(6); tbJ(7(CJ Date: Time: Interviewee: Position: Location: Interviewed by: December 3, 2014 2:15-3:lSpm r·,,'"'''CJ I Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator (DM) *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation OM provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview. Background 1. What is your position and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at the school? ["''' ' tG)t,tc) 2. What are your primary job duties? lDJl6J; lDJl7l CJ 3. What duties, if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment complaints or incidents of a sexual nature? Page 2 - Cisco College (~..tb-Jt-6J;-tbJt_11_ cj________ _. ["'. ,, "" ,tCJ Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you fami liar w ith the College's procedure for responding to sexual harassment complai nt s? Have you ever been given copies of the College's policies and proced ures related to sexual harassment? If so, please descri be. Yes. She referred to the procedures that she brought to the interview, which included the College's policies and procedures the College has currently developed and are improving (e.g., developing process as a result of r )(6);t6)(7(C ~ !and the OCR complaint) concerning Title IX complaint proce ures related to sexual harassment . She discussed mandatory reporting. Specifically, College employees (faculty/staff) have an obligation to report any incidents of alleged sexual harassment to her office if they become aware . She stated counselors are not required to do so (in their capacity in prov iding counseling to a student and a student discloses), as they are bound by confidentiality. She stated that Title IX procedures are provided in both student and employee handbooks . 5. Are incidents handled diff erently depending on who is fi ling t he complaint ? For example, r~~H~~ot-to-studeot versus tr u1ty/s taff-to -st udent ? 6 complaint process is the same. The onl~ difference is that if the incident is involves an employee or is employee related,! tbJ(6J; tbJ?tcJ ; (?(CJ l 1;:;~;'. ~: ;~ ~c; 6 7 !to investigate in Human Resources, who would then report back c ihe outcome. The process is the same, and p Jt6 J; tbJ(7tcJ j16 Jt6 J; tbJ(7(cJ ~ j16Jt6 J; tbJ(7(cJ kraining needs to occur for all relevant staff • 6 ' 7 to ensure all departments understand Title IX obligations, and complaint processing procedures. 6. How do you dete rmi ne when t o investi gat e an issue under t he College's sexual harassment comp laint procedure? p Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ ~ach complaint is invest igated , unless they do not have sufficient information to investigate , as defined by the College's procedures . 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a forma l compla int is not fil ed? rwif~ ~~ Jfthesame.All allegatio~s ar~ ~erio~s and war~ant the same responsive ~he College think s 1t 1san important issue. What if someone repo rt ed a sexual assault to you?response be different from l t6)(7(CJ I No. The process._ 8. {bj(6); w hat ~ou !ust described? 16 7 No, !tbJ J; tbJ tcJ !same response. Assuming law enforcement is involved, they/court would determine whether criminal charges would be filed . I 6 16 7 Page 3 - Cisco College q._ tb-Jt- J_ ; _JC _c_cJ_________ I) 9. Do you know what person is responsible fo r responding t o sexual harassment incident s or com~laint s at th e Colle e? 7 C andles employee, employee related '-------i = !'l':"l'I = ~-------''----, ~~~~~~~L....------------...a.:.;hl,ljawn~I s student complaints. However, for the College regarding ""r-e-sp_o_n_d-in_g_t_o_ _e_x_u_a_l_h_a_r_a-s s s_m_e_n_t-in_c_i_d_ e_n-t s_a_n_d_c_o_m_p_l_aint s.j16J6tJ;tbJt?tcJ !designate specific individuals at both campusesto investigate complaints ~... cs _Jt6 _J;_tb_Jt_ 1tc_J_____ _, 10. If you observed sexual harassment between students, or if a student, teacher or parent tells you th at someth ing like this happened, w hat do you do in response? Jt6J;tbJt?tcJ a. Do you investigate (if reported, rat her than observed)? Yes,j16 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) b. c. I Describe d. Do you do anything for the st udent who was the victim ? Yes, (b)( 6); (b)(7(C) e. Do you report to any other College administrat or? Do you report it in writ ing, or just orally? Yes, in writing. f. Is there a wr itten procedure that you/the College are supposed to follow in response to t his type of conduct? What is it? Yes, Title IX complaint process. 11. How does t he school staff consider what interim measures might need to tak e place in response t o these t ypes of comp laint s or incident s (for example, separating students wh ile an investigat ion is being conducted)? What types of inter im measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? No personal knowledge. --~------------------------, ___ __, understanding of interim measures such as reassignmentof dorms, campuses, c asses, abiding by protective orders, etc. .__ 12. How does t he school dete rmine what t he outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment complaint or incident? What types of remedies are considered? Is writ t en M~tWffif8 00 oft b o os•tcomo a l llf?l'C OCAICidod to tho rar t ies of the comp laint? ~here is not currently a written process developed yet in determinin the outcome for sexual harassment complaint epend on the findings of the investigation and the investigations. CblC6l; CbJC?(cJ I ti~~~ I· I severity, and whether law enforcement was involved yjnleoce) Eacb complaint l 6; (7(CJ would be carefully considered on a case by case basis.both parties will always receive written notification of the investigation outcome, and would be kept informed by the College. 1 ... Page 4 - Cisco College tb-Jt6J;-tbJt-1t_cj ________ __, 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or comp laints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the investigat ion, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? a) Yes, 1(6)(6); t6)(7(CJ !b) Yes, ... r_)(-6) ;-(b-J(7(-CJ________ _ ....________________________ _.nderstanding is that the College is partnered with both Cisco and Abilene police departments. Her understanding is that they do coordinate investigations and share information. Both Cisco and Abilene police departments are fully cooperative, and likewise, the College will do anything the police ask to fully cooperate with law enforcement, and work together . Professional Development and Training 15. Have you ever received tra ining on what to do if a student comes to you w ith a compla int of sexual harassment/assault , or if you bel ieve a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? lDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ 16. Please prov ide information on all training received. See #15. 17. Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the train ing, and when did the training occur? No. jt~Jl6J ; ibJt1tcJ tbJ(6J; ( )(7 l.cci tbJ(6J; t6)(7(CJ I ~ l 18. Only forWhat training have you received for your position as~ ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7( cJ !When was the train ing provided? See #15. Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - th ings like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted touch ing, etc.? How often do these types of behaviors occur? dtbJ( 6); MMCJ , Page 5 - Cisco College ,...___________ _ I tbJ(6J; tbJ( 7(CJ ....___ ___,reported concerns about the campus climate , other than being aware of the OCR complaint . l 20. Do you ever get repo rt s fr om teachers abou t this kind of conduct? If so, how of t en? What do you do in response? No. 21. Do you ever get repo rts fro m parents or students abou t this kind of conduct ? If so, how oft en? What do you do in response? l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ No other reports from students or parents were noted . 22. In your experience, are othe r employees at the College respons ive to this type of conduct? How do t hey gene rally respond? . supervi.sor or 1tsJt6J ; tbJ .s type ot cond uct to t he1r Yes. In genera I, emp Ioyees are to report t h1 (1(cJ !tbJt~; Mt7tcJ !for student complaints. The College is responding to reports and ta ing action. I 23. Are t here any proactive steps ta ken at t he College to prevent sexual harassment and assault? ["' '' ' tGlt,tCJ 24. Do you t hink the re are othe r things t hat the College could be do ing t o improve the climate and address concerns about sexual harassment/assau lt? If so, w hat are some exam ples? Yes. Training. Regarding staff , communicating information clearly to employ ees regarding Title IX rights and protections concerning sexual harassment and violence awareness via employee handbook , website, and employee orientation and ongoing training. Regarding students, the same, clearly communicating to students Title IX policy via the student handbook and website, and student orientation. . ... tb-Jt-6J-; t -6Jt-1t_CJ________ Page 6 - Cisco College ~A rl) ....... 25. Is there anvthine: else vou think would be heloful for us to know durine: our review? I\ UA 6J; \ UA7 l CJ Interview was concluded. Cisco College I OCR Complaint# 06-14 -2269 r1 (6); tb)(7(C) Date: Tim e: Interviewee : Position: Location : Interviewed by: December 3, 2014 3:15-4 :lSpm l(bj(6); tb)(7(CJ I Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator (DM) *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation OM provided information about OCR, rights and protections , and purpose of interview. Background 1. What is your positi on and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at the school? r )(6); tb)(7(C) 2. What are vour orimarv iob duties? l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ 3. What duties, if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment r ffi~l~igts or incidentsof a sexualnature? Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you fami liar with the College's procedure for respond ing to sexual harassment comp laints? Have you ever been given copies of the College's polic ies and procedures related to sexual harassment? If so, please describe. 6 !tbJt J; Mt7tcJ there was a student complaint process. However , there was not a s~ecific Title IX 6 grievance procedure. Currently, the College has hired a Title IX Coordinatorr ( ); tb)(7(C) who is developing comprehensive Title IX grievance procedures, complaint process and a website dedicated to Title IX. These procedures are evolving. _.I ) . L Page 2 - Cisco College ( (6-)(-6);- (6-)(-7(-C)________ comp aint on y, it "w~o~u~=--"'T"'" _________ ____.conductingthe investigation . At the same time, ould be conducting his own investigation, whether it is employee or student related . However, the invest igation is the same . 6. How do you dete rmi ne when to investi gat e an issue under th e College's sexual harassment comBlaint procedure? 6 lthe College's procedure determ ines whether to investigate under ); ( (?(CJ r)( those procedures based on what the complaint is about , per the student handbook . 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a forma l compla int is not fil ed? No. The process is the same . He stated that the College can be proactive if they receive information that sexual hara ssment ma have occurred whether or not the received a formal complaint. L...------l lcom:r'1'6' ITT'l-..Jhe current appeal process in place is that a student can appeal a .__ ___. hen to the Hearing Committee, and final appe al to th e President . _ 8. What if someone repo rte d a sexual assault to you? Wo uld your response be differ ent from what you jus t described? No, his response would be the same . He stated he would focus on immediate safety of 6 to take report, per student , explain process, resources, and referj16JtJ; 16Jt?tcJ Title IX grievance procedures . ! 9. Do yo u know what person is responsible fo r responding t o sexual harassment incidents or com~laint s at th e College? YesJ J(6);tbJC7CcJ !responsible as th e Title IX Coordinator for the College regarding overseeing College's response to sexual harassment and sexual violence incidents and complaints in coordination with campus security and designees for investigation (e.g., I 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) 10. If you observed sexual harassment betwee n stu dents, or if a student, t eacher or parent t ells you th at somet hing like t his happened, w hat do you do in response? a. Do you investigate (if report ed, rather than observed)? Nof1 16J; 16lC7tcJ 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) I ..._ _________ 6 · 7 C b. Do you impose discipline? No. ' !-:--..,,....--rrn: 6i:Toitmi" ----,-....1 c. d. ~~~l.l,L.ll~I.LLLL.LI....I..I.L.L..Ju...lJ,;,~.u..i.i;;.L..U...:lllU.l,l"'-llll-'l.,;l..l,J..Ll;;...JU.1,..U.U..i........J~ ........ ~~~~~---, ___, Page 3 - Cisco College (._jt6_ Jc _6J_;c_b J_c7_ccJ ________ ___,h e. Do you report to any other College administrator? Do you report it in writ ing, or just orally? No. f. Is there a written procedure that you/the College are supposed to follow in response to this type of conduct? What is it? Yes, Title IX Policy sexual hara ssment/a ssault. l(b)(6); (b)(7( C) 11. How does the school staff consider what interim measures might need to take place in response to these types of comp laints or incidents (for example, separating students while an investigat ion is being conducted)? What t ypes of inter im measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? lDJl6J; lDJl7l CJ 12. How does the school determ ine what the outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment comp laint or incident? What types of remed ies are considered? Is wr itten notification of the outcome always provided to the parties of the comp laint? l D)l 6); l D)l7(C) 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or comp laints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the invest igation, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? a) Yes,ltbJC6J;cbJc 1cCJ b) Yes, lcbJt6J ; tbJc 1ccJ r )(6); (b)(7( CJ I I . l... 6 7 Page 4 - Cisco College tb-Jt _J;-tb-Jttc_J ________ __, 14. How does the college and law enforcement coord inate invest igations? pJt6J; Mt?tcJ !chief of Police/Director of Campus Safety at Cisco College an i n m I yee of Cisco College. lMt6 J; tbJt7 tcJ joJ;tbJ{ ?tcJ !works . h (b)( 6); (b)(?( C) d II . • . f II d toget her wit ua y mvest1gatmg reports o a ege sexua I . . aJ(bJ(6) ; (6)(7(CJ harassment assault. If employees are involved, he also works together w1t, 1 6 7 ; c oordinates the investigations and share information. The Colleg._e_c_o_o_p_e-ra_t_e_,s with both Cisco and Abilene police departments. Professional Development and Train ing 15. Have you ever received tra ining on what to do if a student comes to you w ith a compla int of sexual harassment/assault , or if you believe a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? lDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ 16. Please prov ide information on all training received. See #15. 17. Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the train ing, and when did the tra ining occur? No. The Title IX grievance procedures are only recently developed, and all College faculty and staff will be trained . 18 .F:::::;: !what training have you received for your position as CblC~cb !When was the train ing provided? N/A. Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - things like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted touching, etc.? How often do these types of behaviors occur? 6 !tbJt J; tbJt7 tcJ !not report any concerns about the campus climate, other than being aware of the OCR complaint. 20. Do you ever get reports from teachers about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? Page 5 - Cisco College (r_)(.. 6);- (b-J(7(-CJ--------~' No. 21. Do you ever get reports from parents or students about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? lDJl6J; lD)l7lCJ 22. In your experience, are other employees at the College responsive to this type of conduct? How do they generally respond? Yes. He is aware of an employee on employee sexual harassment incident that the College promptly responded to. 23. Are there any proactive steps taken at the College to prevent sexual harassment and assault? 24. Do you think there are other things that the College could be doing to improve the climate and ~S;WiMcfaocecos abOJ·, sexual harassment/assault? If so, what are some examples? Yes.! roviding comprehensive training for all staff. Providing more counselors, and referring students for more assistance and resources beyond what the College can provide to further assist the student. 25. Is there anything else you think would be helpful for us to know during our review? No. Interview was concluded. CiscoCollege (College) OCR Case No. 06142269 r(6) ; tb)(7(CJ ' Date: ---= D;..;: e:..:: c=e.:..;. m=b=e"'r -=3-'-=20=1=4-'---------------------Time: --' 2 =:=0=0..c;.;. .m :...:..;.;.. . ________________________ Location : - ==--=-=-'-'=c..=...----'-='-=-i~~~"'""" ---------------.. Name of Interviewee/Position: Interviewer : Relesia Gray. Equa pec1a1s _ -- *Explain jurisdiction, directed investigation, FOIA and retaliation Background 1. What is your position and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at the school? rb)(ol ,MMCJ 2. What are your primary job duties? [ "'. ,, (6)1,1CJ 3. What duties, if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment complaints or incidents of a sexual nature? [ "''' ' (b)t,1C) Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you familiar with the College's procedure for responding to sexual harassment complaints? Have you ever been given copies of the College' s policies and procedures related to sexual harassment? If so, please describe . Yes. The policies are in the student handbook and can be found on the website . 5. Are incidents handled differently depending on who is filing the complaint? to-student versus faculty/staff -to-student? For example, student - {bj(6);{6J(7( CJ t Page 2 - Cisco College ._____________ __, {bj(6);{bj(7(CJ l Students report to .____ Somewhat. Employee related incidents go to Human Resources~ 1(6J(6J; {6J(7(CJ I __. 6. How do you determine when to investigate an issue under the College's sexual harassment complaint procedure? r J(6J ; {6J(7(CJ 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a formal complaint is not filed? We must have a complaint to investigate . If victims will not cooperate, it is turned over to the college. If t6"J{ "'"6J'-,;t... 6J.t1 ,.."" tc... J not criminal, it will go to"'j 1(6J(6J ; {6J(7(CJ I ---------------------------.! 8. What if someone reported a sexual assault to you? Would your response be different from what you just described? No. 9. Do you know what person is responsible for responding to sexual harassment incidents or comp laints at the College? I {bj(6);{6J(7(CJ l It depends on the situation . .____ ~ _. complaints for students ~ in HRfor staff 10. If you observed sexual harassment between students, or if a student, teacher or parent tells you that something like this happened, what do you do in response? a. Do you investigate (if reported, rather than observed)? Yes, 7 b. Do you impose discipline? No c c. Do you make a written record? Describe. Yes. All information is recorded. 6J'"" 6J.,.. ""Jt "" ;t... t7,..,tcJ .---------d. Do you do anything for the student who was the victim? Yes. "'jl6 ---------------- e. Do you re ort to an other Colle e administrator? Yes. f. 6; 7 Do you report it in writing, or just orally? c osed to follow in response to this 11. How does the school staff consider what interim measures might need to take place in response to these types of complaints or incidents (for example, separating students while an investigation is being conducted)? What types of interim measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? . J(b)(6);{6J(7(C) Page 3 - Cisco College q._____________ _ 12. How does the school determine what the outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment complaint or incident? What types of remedies are considered? Is written notification of the outcome always provided to the parties of the complaint? 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or complaints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the investigation, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? I do not know about sexual harassment. For sexual assault, the records are kept electronically and hard copies are kept forever . 14. How does the college and law enforcement coordinate investigations? On sexual assault, I am concerned with re-victimization. We talk to students so that victims have to give only one statement. We handle suspect statements the same w his own investigation. Professional Development and Training 15. Have you ever received training on what to do if a student comes to you with a complaint of sexual harassment/assault, or if you believe a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? *Training records attached* 16. Please provide information on all training received. *Training records attached* 17. Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the training, and when did the training occur? Page 4 - Cisco College (.. r _Jt_6)_; t_b-)(?-(C -J ________ _, *Train ing record attached* 6 hat train ing have you received for your position as!rnlt J; lbJt ? When was the training provided? ! *Training record attached* Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - things like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted touching, etc .? How often do these types of behaviors occur? 20. Do you ever get reports from teachers about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? 21. Do you ever get reports from parents or students about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? 22. In your experience, are other employees at the College responsive to this type of conduct? How do they generally respond? 23. Are there any proactive steps taken at the College to prevent sexual harassment and assault? I.._________ · year requmng · · training · · Feor aII incoming · · Feresh men an d I try to bJtbJ(6);tbJ(7( CJ We starte d t h ,s 1 1 _, 24. Do you think there are other things that the College could be doing to improve the climate and address concerns about sexual harassment/assault? If so, what are some examples? ltbJ(6J;t6J(7(CJ I ltbJ(6J; t6)(7(CJ I Yes. We need We need at least one full time cameras, and more awareness. We also need a better monitoring system for students who come and go from the dorms. J... tb-Jt-6-); c_bJ -t?-tc_j_________ Page 5 - Cisco College Q _.I •) Individual Student Questions 25. Were you involved in the investigation involving the complainant in this case? If yes, what was your role? 26. Could you explain how you became involved in the incident, specifics of what series of events occurred once you were notified and the outcome of the invest igation? *See "other " information* 27. Was the complainant in this case provided any interim relief during the investigation? Yes. j16J(6); tbJt ?tcJ 28. What was the outcome of the invest igation? Were both parties informed of the determination? Were they provided appeal rights? 29. Were any sanctions imposed on the student? If so, what were the sanctions? (bj(6J;tbJ(7(CJ Yes.....------------' l 30. Have there been any appeals of the determinat ion? If so, what was the appeal process and determinat ion on appeal? Unknown 31. Discuss previous investigation involving the sexual assault and get additional information on why the investigation ceased. l D)l 6); l D)l7 (CJ •, JL tb_J(-6J_; _tb _Jt 7_tc_J _________ Page 6 - Cisco College \L ~l) _ l D)l6); l D)l7( CJ 32. What is the coordination between law enforcement authorities and the university in investigating complaints of sexual harassment/assault? 33. Is there a memorandum of understanding between the College and the local police department? No Other 34. Is there anything else you think would be helpful for us to know during our review? lD)l 6); l D)l7(CJ . [mmcn Page 7' Clsco College [b.?JL?ll; Cisco College (College) OCR Case No. 06142269 Date: ---=D;..;:e:..::c=e.:..;.m=b=e "'r -=3-'-=-20 =1=4'---------------------3:05 p.m. ________________________ Time: ----------------iLocation: -~~~~~=-r~~-!mH+i-~~ Name of Interviewee/Position: - ..._ _________________ 1nt er viewer: Relesia Gray. Equal Opportunity Specialist _ ..,r-- *Explain jurisdict ion, directed investigation, FOIA and reta liation Background 1. What is your position and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at t he school? 2. What are your prima ry job duties? ["' '' ' tGlt,tCJ 3. What duties , if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment complaints or incidents of a sexual nature? r"'.,,"",, c) Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you famil iar with the College's procedure for responding to sexual harassment complaints? Have you ever been given copies of the College's policies and procedures related to sexual harassment? If so, please describe. We have a grievance procedure for sexual harassment that are located in the handbook. We receive very little training on sexual harassment or sexual assault. Students also have access to the website to get information. We just received a new Title IX Coordinator. This is something that we never had. I believe that she is in the process of putting together some information regarding sexual harassment 5. Are incidents handled differently depend ing on who is filing the complaint? to-student versus faculty/staff-to-student? For example, student- L J(b)(6); cbJ(7(CJ __,p Page 2 - Cisco College Q._ ___________ [ "'' '' "'"' CJ J 6. How do you determine when to investigate an issue under the College's sexual harassment complaint procedure? N/A 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a formal compla int is not filed? N/A 8. What if someone reported a sexual assault to you? Would your response be different from what you just described? N/A 9. Do you know what person is responsible for responding to sexual harassment incidents or comp laints at the College? 10. If you observed sexual harassment between students , or if a student, teacher or parent tells you that something like this happened, what do you do in response? a. b. c. d. e. f. Do you investigate (if reported, rather than observed)? Yes Do you impose discipline? If necessary Do you make a written record? Describe. Yes Do you do anything for the student who was the victim? Yes. Do you report to any other College administrator? HR if necessary Is there a written procedure that you/the College are supposed to follow in response to this type of conduct? What is it? Yes. Title IX Grievance Procedures. 11. How does the school staff consider what interim measures might need to take place in response to these types of complaints or incidents (for example, separating students while an investigation is being conducted)? What types of interim measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? Unknown 12. How does the school determine what the outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment complaint or incident? What types of remedies are considered? Is written notification of the outcome always provided to the parties of the complaint? , l(bj(6J; tbJ(7(CJ Page 3 - Cisco College (.____________ __. Unknown 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or compla ints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the investigation, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? None. No incidents 14. How does the college and law enforcement coordinate investigations? Unknown Professional Development and Train ing 15 . Have you ever received train ing on what to do if a student comes to you with a compla int of sexual harassment/assault, or if you believe a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? No 16 . Please provide information on all training received. None 17. Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the training, and when did the training occur? No Page 4 - Cisco College ~..tb-Jt-6J-; t_b J-t1-tc_ J --------18. ~~~----. I tbJ(6);(bj(7(C) l ________ What training have you received for your position as hen was the training provided? Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - things like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted to uching, etc .? How oft en do these types of behaviors occur? No Incidents 20. Do you ever get reports from teachers about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? 21. Do you ever get reports from parents or students about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? No 22. In your experience, are other employees at the College responsive to this type of conduct? How do they generally respond? N/A 23. Are there any proactive steps taken at the College to prevent sexual harassment and assault? 1(6)(6); t6)(7(CJ Page 5 - Cisco College t._ _____________ ~ D 24. Do you think there are other things that the College could be doing to improve the climate and address concerns about sexual harassment/assault? If so, what are some examples? Individual Student Questions 25. Were you involved in the investigation involving the complainant in this case? If yes, what was your role? 26. Could you explain how you became involved in the incident, specifics of what series of events occurred once you were notified and the outcome of the investigation? 27. Was the complainant in this case provided any interim relief during the investigation? 28. What was the outcome of the investigation? Were both parties informed of the determination? Were they provided appeal rights? 29. Were any sanctions imposed on the student? If so, what were the sanctions? 30. Have there been any appeals of the determination? determination on appeal? If so, what was the appeal process and r)( 6J; tbJ(7(CJ 31. Discuss previous investigation involving the sexual assault and get additional information on why the investigation ceased. . J(b)(6); {6J(7(C) Page 6 - Cisco College q._ ____________ lV 32. What is the coordination between law enforcement authorities and the university in invest igating complaints of sexual harassment/assault? 33. Is there a memorandum of understanding between the College and the local police department? 34. Is there anything else you think would be helpful for us to know during our review? No additional information CiscoCollege (College) 2cR ~atcr No,06142269 1([6);( (7 C Date: ---= D;..;: e:..:: c=e.:..;. m=b=e"-r =3-'-= 20=1=4-'---------------------1:05 p.m.________________________ Time: Location: - ==--=-=-'-'=C.:...---'-='-"-'-'~~~~ --------------r Name of Interviewee/Position: - -----------------~ Interviewer : Relesia Gray. Equal Opportunity Specialist _ --- *Explain jurisdiction, directed investigation, FOIA and retaliation Background l. What is your position and how long have you served in your current position? How long have you been here at the school? 2. What are your primary job duties? l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ 3. What duties, if any, do you have with respect to responding to sexual harassment complaints or incidents of a sexual nature? l D)l 6); lD)l7( CJ Sexual Harassment Policies and Complaint Procedures 4. Are you familiar with the College's procedu re for responding to sexual harassment complaints? Have you ever been given copies of the College' s policies and procedures related to sexual harassment? If so, please describe . t.. 6 6 111 Page 2 - Cisco College 16 _Jc - J_;1_J_ _ c_J ________ ___. We have a grievance procedure for sexual harassment. An investigation begins within 5 days. The parties are notified of the outcome and if the results are not satisfactory to the complainants , an appeal can take place. Any staff member can receive complaints initially and then the information is reported !1~l1 ~l~ ~ If the incident involves staff on staff, it will be addressed by HR. Staff on student or student on student will be investigated by r )(6);(bj(7(C) l I 5. Are incidents handled differently depending on who is filing the compla int? For example, student to -student versus faculty/staff -to -student? Yes. See above 6. How do you determ ine when to investigat e an issue under the College's sexual harassment comp laint procedure? 6; Historically, we investigate everything. Documentation needs to be made on all cases. all cases of sexual harassment. (b)(7( C) ·nvestigate 7. Are sexual harassment incidents handled differently if a formal complaint is not filed? If the incident deals with sexual harassment, we will usually investigate . It does not matter if they do not bring a formal complaint. Some may want to remain anonymous. 8. What if someone reported a sexual assault to you? Wou ld your response be different from what you just described? No. 9. Do you know what person is responsible for responding to sexual harassment incidents or complaints at the College? l(bj(6), (bj(7( CJ Itakes the lead role m. the coordmat,on . . of the program Yes. Everyone; however , 7 l15 J(6),cbJttcJ !serve as the actual investigator. 10. If you observed sexual harassment between students, or if a student, teacher or parent tells you that something like th is happened, what do you do in response? a. Do you investigate (if reported , rather than observed)? Yes b. Do you impose discipline? If necessary c. Do you make a written record? Describe. Yes. It is kept electronically and shared with police d. Do you do anything for the student who was the victim? Yes. e. Do you report to any other College administrator? Yes. !tbJ(6); cbJC7CcJ Do you report it in writing, or just orally? I . l{bj(6J; (6)(7(CJ Page 3 - Cisco College._____________ f. __, Is there a written procedure that you/the College are supposed to follow in response to this type of conduct? What is it? Yes. Title IX Grievance Procedures. 11. How does the school staff consider what interim measures might need to take place in response to these types of complaints or incidents (for example, separating students while an investigation is being conducted)? What types of inter im measures have you seen put in place, if any? Specific examples? This is based on the specifics of the case and what it will take to make the student whole . 12. How does the school determine what the outcome should be in response to a sexual harassment complaint or incident? What types of remedies are considered? Is written notification of the outcome always provided to the parties of the complaint? In the student handbook, there are specific prohibitions that outline what will not be tolerated and the range of sanctions. We do provide written notification. 13. What kind of records does the College keep of sexual harassment incidents or complaints? a. Is there a discipline record, a record of the investigation, a record of response? b. If there is a record, where is it maintained? Who maintains it? We must keep all incidents dealing with discipline. We keep all records of the incident, even if there was no discipline given. Office of Student Life maintains the records along with campus police. We now have a new Title IX Coordinator who will begin keeping the information. 14. How does the college and law enforcement coordinate investigat ions? {bj(6);{6)(7(CJ l Both parties work together. '-------------------""""' o icer and he was hired with the intention to start a I He is an actual police We have done that and he is L..,....-----,-.....,.....,..-----,---.............. -........ --....... --W mT1'1ii1'mi-.w;ks more from a criminal side. We worked the case that prompted this complaint together. is the one who took the report . **I wanted to mention that we do have other security staff that work with!tblt6l; {bj(7(CJ l Professional Development and Training 15. Have you ever received training on what to do if a student comes to you with a complaint of sexual harassment/assault, or if you believe a student has been or is being sexually harassed? If so, what did that training look like? How often have you received it? 166 6 17 1c_ Page 4 - Cisco College ~..._J1_J_;1_J_ _ J _________ _, 16. Please provide information on all training received. 17 . Have you received any training on the College's grievance procedure? If so, what was the training, who provided the training, and when did the training occur? hat training have you received for your position as hen was the training provided? ~ Climate 19. How would you describe the climate at the College with respect to sexual harassment or sexually inappropriate behavior - things like name calling, sexually explicit/suggestive comments, unwanted touching, etc.? How often do these types of behaviors occur? 20. Do you ever get reports from teachers about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? r_)-6( Page 5 - Cisco College (... )-; t_b-)(?-(C -J __________ _. 21. Do you ever get reports from parents or students about this kind of conduct? If so, how often? What do you do in response? We have never received reports like this from parents and have only had a few cases. 22. In your experience, are other employees at the College responsive to this type of conduct? How do t hey generally respond? Yes. The staff take these type incidents very seriously. Generally, they respond by having discussions tbJ(7(CJ with 1(6)(6); 23. Are there any proactive steps t aken at the College to prevent sexual harassment and assault ? Recently, with Title IX mandates, we have become proactive . The Crisis Center came in this past Monday Mt7tcJ to address students @ a mandatory meeting . They educated students on Title IX. The!tbJ(6); 7 t;(6);;Jt tcJ !reached out to all of the dormitories to let them know who she was. Students also received an outs with definitions of sexual behavior . 24. Do you think there are other things that the College could be doing to improve the climate and address concerns about sexual harassment/assault? If so, what are some examples? Yes. Extra lighting. Having 24-hour security would be ideal. Money is a challenge. Also having a system that will monitor students more effectively would help. Individual Student Questions 25. Were you involved in the investigation involving the complainant in this case? If yes, what was your role? Yesf Jl6J;tbJ(7(cJ 26. Could you explain how you became involved in the incident, specifics of what series of events occurred once you were notified and the outcome of the investigation? ["' '" (b)t,tcl {bj(6);{bj(7(CJ l Page 6 - Cisco College._____________ __, 27. Was the complainant in th is case provided any interim relief during the investigation? e:j"''' ' {G) t,tci (b)(7(C) 28. What was the outcome of the invest igation? Were both parties informed of the determinat ion? Were they provided appeal rights? [" ''' ' tGlt,tci 29. Were any sanctions imposed on the student? If so, what were the sanctions? {bj(6);{6J(7(CJ l Yes.. 30. Have there been any appeals of the determinat ion? If so, what was the appeal process and determinat ion on appeal? No. r J(6J; (bj{7(CJ 31. Discuss previous investigation involving the sexual assault and get additiona l information on why the investigation ceased. 32. What is the coordination between law enforcement author it ies and the university in investigating complaints of sexual harassment/ assault? 1616 16 171 Page 7 - Cisco College ~..._J_J_; _J_ _c_ J _________ _. 33. Is there a memorandum of understanding between the College and the local police department? 34. Is there anything else you think would be helpful for us to know during our review? l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06-14-2269 Student Group Interview Date: December 4, 2014 Time: 9:lSam-9:SSam Student Group: Cisco College Wrangler Belles Location: Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Interviewed by : Relesia Gray, Senior Investigator (RG) Assisted by: Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation RG provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview . ~· ~~)M longhave you 7 r(6); CJ attended school here at Cisco College? lot the Cisco College Wrangler Belles (Belles) dance/drill team participated in the student group interview. A combination of the interview. They have attended the College an average of c7cc~; were present for years. 2. W ith respect to sexual violence/harassment, what is the climate here on campus? The students reported that the College has recently started "Title IX" meetings, which are held once a month. They indicated that the meetings started this year (2014), with the first meeting occurring in September 2014 and the last meeting was on Monday (December 1, 2014), prior to OCR coming on campus. The students stated they live on campus in the dorms. They reported that these meetings were not scheduled, and they were basically rounded up and told they had to attend the meetings because they lived on campus. The students indicated that in these meetings, they are given information about safety, how to report sexual violence/harassment for themselves or others, and they are provided training on this 6 by!tbJtJ; tbJ(7(cJ !The students reported they had a meeting in the auditorium and had a great speaker who discussed protective orders, and what to do if they or someone they know is subjected to sexual harassment, stalking, including providing students resources. The students also reported there are signs posted on the College campus and who to contact if they need help. 3. Does the college have a policy that prohibits sexual violence/harassment? If yes, how were you made aware of the pol icies? Yes, the students reported they believe so. The students acknowledged they have not read all the policies, but have been made aware of and informed this year of these policies because of the recent meetings and information provided by!tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ I Page 2 - Cisco College (Student Inte rviews) 4. Do you know if the college engages in any proact ive act ivit ies t o preven t sexual violence? Yes. The students reported that the College has security patrol of the campus, and they also patrol the dorms between (lOpm-llpm) at night and during the day, every day. However, the students also indicated that security is inconsistent sometime s in their patrols of the dorms. Sometimes, the security doe s not come at the same time, or does not come when they are called. The students also stated they can contact security at any time because their contact num ber is posted at the dorm . In general, the students reported that female students may be reluctant to report th at security may be lacking because they may have sneaked in a boyfriend, or may want to , and because security is not tight, they have the ability to do so. So, overall, the students reported that students probably feel half/half that security is good in the dorm s for females . Does security/College provide you escort service? Group reported no. They stated that the College treat s them as adults and they have freedom . 5. Do you know wher e an allegati on of sexual harassment/v iolence can be report ed? P J(6);tbJ(7(cJ I The students stated that other students are very aware of the process and 6 6 that! 1Jt J; tbJ(7(cJ is the person to report to . I The students reported that parents are not involved typically, because th ey want to handle the issue because they are adult s. That is why students are scared to report other students who may have been sexually harassed/assaulted or reporting guys coming in or sneaking into the dorms without permi ssion because they are worried about retal iation, or getting other students in troubl e with the College or with their parents . 6. Do you thin k tha t in general, student s are aware of th is process? Group reported yes. 7. Have you heard of any incidents of a sexual nat ure occurring on campus? If so, in you r opin ion, how did the college respond? Group reported yes. One student reported she was aware of two incidents. Second student reported she was thinking about it, but had no comment . Two remaining students in group reported that they did not want to say anything, in response to theses questions. All lm~~ J;!student s stated that they knew they couId report. 8. How were/are th e surv ivors treated? Page 3 - Cisco College (St ud ent Inter views ) No personal knowledge shared. 9. Any other information that you feel would assist us in this invest igati on. The group discussed that last year (2013), the College environment, practices and policies were different. Since OCRhas been involved, the students stated that they have made changes and attempted to be more strict and provide more security, and inform students about Title IX, and provide students resources about sexual harassment, assault, and violence, and overall awareness. However, the students indicated that despite this improvement because of OCRintervention, the climate on the campus has worsened. Specifically, the female students feel that the dynamic between male and female students is worse . The students describe that as a result of the incidents that have occurred , that have been reported of sexual assault, the environment has become hostile, with a boys vs girls attitude. Such as, the boys protecting and defending one another, and likewise the girls, feeling they have to watch their backs and protect themselves from possible retaliation because of the reported sexual harassment/assault by a female student . The students gave some examples of the hostile environment that they describe exists on campus. They stated that when female students are walking to the cafeteria, the boys will be congregated near the cafeteria, where the girls will have to pass by them to enter the cafeteria. As they pass by the group of boys, the boys will make vulgar comments, or yell at them, harassing them , like "hitting on them" trying to talk to them . They indicated that this type of behavior also continues inside the cafeteria. However , they clarified that it was not physical abuse/verbal abuse, but more so of a sexual nature and more aggressive now, since all this came out about the sexual harassment. The students said these types of interactions are occurring with more sophomores, and with more female students, and that these incidents are very intimidating and degrading. The group stated that this type of harassment occurred outside and inside the cafeteria. In addition, cafeteria employees witnessed the behavior, but did not intervene, or take any action to stop the behavior, nor did they appear to be concerned that it was occurring. The students stated that security does monitor the cafeteria, but would typically come around after the incidents had already occurred or were ending , so they never witnessed what was happening . The students did not disclose student names, employee names, or dates of specific incidents. What can security do better to mak e stud ents f eel safe ? The students readily acknowledged that security does a good job of getting the boys out of the dorms and keeping them out . However, they are not keeping the female students protected in other locations on campus like the cafeteria. The group reported that regarding safety in their dorms, many female students that live in the dorms will "prop" the dorm security doors open with a door stop or some other means to make it easy to come a go without having to use their key. As a result, male students, or anyone for that matter can have access to the female dorms , which makes them feel very unsafe. Anyone can drive on Page 4 - Cisco College (Student Interviews) campus at any given time, and could walk into their dorm rooms and hurt them. The students also reported that boys living on campus in the dorms will come over to their dorms and beat on their dorm windows as a joke, trying to scare them. They do this a lot. The students reported that security monitors their dorms and keeps closing doors, but they keep getting propped opened, or students, open the doors and let students in who do not live there. The students stated that they believe the door stop on the door should be removed so the door cannot be propped open. The students stated that their number one concern is the lack of security/safety for female students . The students also stated they reported these cbJ(7(cJ pbout security of the dorms, especially about the doors not being concerns to Dean!cbJ(6J; secure, and the security cameras do not work. The students stated that they have been discouraged to call security after their shift has ended. They indicated that they have been told security cannot respond after 4:00am, because they are "off shift" and that they should not contact security after this time. The students stated that someone in administration told them this. However, they would not identify who in administration said this . Did you receive information about OCR visiting? When asked what thei r underr~~fi they heard sexual harassment to make sure of Title IX comph nc . whv OCRcametotheir College, the students stated ~nd that the College was having The students also discussed that the feel the College shows favoritism of male athletes, especially the football and baseball athletes. Specifically, they discussed protecting baseball players. Peers and College value athletes/athletics program more than students/academics/student safety. Interview was concluded. Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06-14-2269 Student Group Interview Date: December 4, 2014 Time: 10:00am-10:30am Student Group: Cisco College Student Government Association (SGA) Location: Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Interviewed by : Relesia Gray, Senior Investigator (RG) Assisted by: Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation RG provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview . ~~~~.___ ........................................................................................ -...;-roup interview. There were a combination of present for the '-----,---,-..----,.....,,--------------~ \ U}\ 6 '\ U/ ~--__,, interview. They have atten e t e o ege an average o (? (cl' years. 2. With respect to sexual violence/harassment, what is the climate here on campus? SGA members reported they knew who we were (OCR), and that our agency was at their campus because of a recent sexual assault. One student said she got an email about OCR coming to visit the campus. The group reported that there were not a lot of incidents. They stated that sexual violence/harassment does happen to girls . However, they may tell their friends that it happened, but they nor their friends will report it up to administration. The male students of the group said they never hear of anything specific about sexual harassment. However, they heard about the sexual harassment that is the subject of the OCR complaint. 3. Does the college have a policy that prohibits sexual violence/harassment? If yes, how were you made aware of the policies? Yes. The students reported that the College has recently started having meetings this year, compared to last year, "putting their foot down" providing information on Title IX, sexual harassment/violence and awareness, and how to report, resources etc. Female students in group said these issues were not addressed previously by College. The male students reported not having any knowledge on the subject. 4. Do you know if the college engages in any proact ive activities to prevent sexual violence? Yes. The students reported that the College has more security patrol now on campus. Male students said that there are at least two security checks at night, and the security officers drive around on the campus, with at least 6 different people on shifts. The group indicated there are more resources this year, and more awareness of those resources than last year. Page 2 - Cisco College (Student Interviews) They started having dorm meetings , requiring everyone living on campus to attend and sign in. The group reported that the male and female dorms had separate meetings and att endance is mandatory . The group stated that signs were posted of these meetings and coaches would text student s to attend meetings as well. How ever, the group reported th at not all student s attended. They stated there wer e speakers at the se meetings about sexual harassment/violence. The grou p stated there have been two meeting s so far. 5. Do you know w here an allegat ion of sexual harassment /v iolence can be repo rt ed? Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ ~o th eir coach, or to Group reported their understanding is they can report to Deanj16 a counselor. Overall, the group reported their under standing is that students could report to an administrator/faculty/staff and they would take act ion. 6. Do you thin k that in general, stu dents are aware of this process? Group reported yes. Their unde rstanding is that most students, because they live on campus, would go their dorm advisor to report an incident . 7. Have you heard of any incidents of a sexual nature occurring on campus? If so, in your opinion, how did the college respond? Group reported yes. Both female students reported they were aware of one incident , referring to the OCRcom plainant . The male stud ents w ere not aware of any specific s. 8. How were/are t he survivo rs treated? No per sonal knowledge. In general, the group talked about the climate concerning the OCR compl ainant . They stated th at everyone was talking about it . Their understandin was that 6 · 7 C the College (alleged perpetrator), and that ' (affected stud ent) The group reported no knowledge w ny di scipline happened to the b ~ ~ tudent for alleged sexual assault/h arassment. 9. Any ot her info rmat ion that yo u f eel wo uld assist us in th is investigat ion. The group discussed climate on campu s comparing last year vs thi s year .They discussed that the College has made changes, such as making Title IX information readily available, and holding monthly meetings , and increa sing security . Who conducts the meeti~ ~up reported tha ~ security office r) conduct s the meetin with tbJ ~ and the local Crisis Center. The group specifically identified and stated she wa s informed about Title IX and that she told them during these orm meetings they can come to her with any question s or concerns about sexual harassment, assault, or violence . The students stated that they think these meetings are good and are glad to have the information . Im;~~) I What is the climate like in the dorms? 6 ); tb)(7(CJ!member of the SGA group stated "It depends on what day it is.'' The group went on to report that both male and female dorm s have a curfew: M-F, Sunday 10pm, Saturday- r)( Page 3 - Cisco College (St ud ent Inter views ) Midnight. They stated that the curfew is enforced, but not all of the time. They indicated that curfew is enforced by dorm supervisors and security officers. The group stated that they believe many students do not feel comfortable reporting alleged sexual harassment/assault to a dorm superviso r because they are they peer (i.e. close to their same age), and they are not a professional, or person of authority. In addition, many dorm supervisors show favorit ism because they make friends with certain students and because of this a student might feel what they would disclose would not be kept confidential if they reported alleged sexual harassment/assault . The male students acknowledged that they really did not have any information about the sexual assault that occurred with the female student last year until OCRbecame involved and Dea~tbJt6J; tbJ(7( cJI informed them of the investigation/interview . The group overall agreed that male athletes appear to get special treatment when it comes to security patrolling their dorm (i.e., they do not have to follow the rules), and that football athletes do what they want and do not get into trouble. Wha t can sec urity do better to mak e stud ents f ee l safe ? The SGA group stated they feel okay about security. Regarding the cafeteria, the group did not have personal knowledge about a hostile environment, but stated it was "the same as a mall" with students in clusters, moving about, interacting, gossiping and talking about one another . The group said they have security presence on campus, but the female students shared they feel safe only during the day, "not at night " . During the day, doors in the dorms are propped open so students can come and go to class freely without having to use their key to go in and out each time. At night, students then prop the doors open, which should not be happening. As a result, you do not feel safe. In addition, some students give their keys to their respective girlfriends or boyfriends so they can gain access to the dorms . There are many ways people can get into the dorms and because of this, students, especially female students, feel unsafe and vulnerable to sexual assault . Access to Telepho ne or Wireless Technology? The group reported that the telephone number for security is posted at the dorms. However, they cannot make a telephone call, as there is no working landline in the dorms. They can only make a call, assuming they have a personal cell phone. But, cell service (i.e. wi-fi) frequently does not work on campus, especially in the dorms. The group stated there are telephone jacks in the female dorms, but no telephones. The male dorms do not even have telephone jac ks. Interview was concluded. Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06-14-2269 Student Group Interview Dat e: December 4, 2014 Time: 10:30am -11:00am Student Group: Cisco College Student Residence Hall Supervisors Location : Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Interviewed by : Relesia Gray, Senior Investigator (RG) Assisted by : Dana Mc Kenna, Senior Investigat or *Jurisdiction and purpose of t he invest igatio n RG provided information about OCR, rights and protect ions, and purpo se of interv iew . 1. How long have you attende d school here at Cisco College? !for Cisco College as residential hall supervisors RHS 6 7 ; c student group interview . There were a combination of supervisors present for the interview. The orted that the are all hired as 7 ltbJ(6); tbJt tcJIThey further indicated that 6 7 ltbJt J; tbJt tcJ -----------,~--.----. dorms they,su ervise , but are not student s. One The all live on campus in the CblCl; CbJC?CCJ has been in her 6 pos~t~onfo f~l(~; ears, and the remaining employees reported this is1m(6); (bj{? lyear in the pos1t1on. · l · • 2. With respect t o sexual violence/harassment, what is the climate here on campus? RHSgroup reported they believe there is a climate that exists of sexual hara ssment . The male RHSemployees stated they repeatedly t each the male students to " respect the ladie s" and talk to the male students and educate them on sexual harassment/as sault/violence, and that it does exist. RHSgroup stated they counsel students on not drinking/partying and the consequence s of thi s type of behavior. Male RHSemployees reported that they do not think sexual hara ssment etc . happens on campus, except for th e incident (OCRcomplaint) last year . Female RHSemployee s reported group stated that the climate is good, and that they previously were students prior to being employee s and they do not recall any previous incidents of sexual harassment/a ssault on campus. Currently RHSreported that they have had two monthly Title IX meetings , where they have speakers who provid e information and resources about sexual harassment/assault . RHSreported there are open lines of communication because of these meeting s, which is better for student s and staff . 3. Does t he college have a pol icy tha t proh ibits sexual vio lence/ harassment? If yes, how were you made aware of t he pol icies? Page 2 - Cisco College (Student Inte rviews) Yes. In Student Handbook and in their on employee handbook , which also contain prohibition of alcohol/drug use. RHSgroup reported no specific knowledge about other Title IX policie s and procedures . The group stated they meet as the RHSstaff about Title IX sexual harassment/ sexual assault and how to respond to reports/incidents. They stated there are posters with Title IX information and brochures available as well on campus and in the dorms . However, they have not had training , nor do they have policies o r procedu res to follow . 4. Do you know if the college engages in any proactive activities to preven t sexual violence? Yes. The RHSgroup reported that the College has more security patrol now on campus and there are mo re resources and more awarene ss of those resources . The RHSdiscussed the regula r dorm meeting s, requiring everyone living on cam pus to attend and sign in. The group reported that the male and female dorms had separate meetings and attendance is mandatory . The male RHSemployees stressed that they continually speak with male students about being respectful to women . 5. Do you know w here an allegati on of sexual harassment viole nce can be repor t ed? 6 7 ; Group reported thei r under stand ing is they go to Dean c to report . 6. Do you t hink that in general, students are aware of th is process? Group reported yes. RHSgroup stated that their role is to be availabl e to student s. b ~ ~ m:'!'l:~=~Llll:lu.u&;.l ·L'ilent wherein a female student "'"r-ep_o_rt_e_a_n_1_n...,c, ...... e-n.... t ."'" "" 'ting a rep""'o_rt_a_n_d ....... su"""b ...m--,..itt_i.,.,ng rnm::J ltbj(6l; tbJC7CcJ ~he Dean an tot e po ice. involved in the investigat ion , and the College/police follow s th eir policies to conduct an investigation of the incident . RHSgroup reported they believe student s are scared of initial contact and reporting someone. The RHS stated they have an open door policy for all their students. 7. Have you heard of any incidents of a sexual nat ure occurring on campus? If so, in you r opinion , how did the college respond? Group repo rt ed no . 8. How we re/are t he survivors treate d? No per sonal knowledge shared. 9. Any othe r info rm at ion t hat you feel wo uld assist us in th is investigation. The group discussed there are six dorms on campus . They reported that they feel students can come to them and talk to them about sensitive/serious issues such as sexual harassment/assault/violence . They discussed that they document all incidents and that campus security and the Dean maintain those documents . The group maintains that they are to report any incidents to Dean ![blC6 l; CblC7 cci I Page 3 - Cisco College (Student Interviews) Have you received an arent com faints about student safety? 6 7 ; No. However c there wa s an incident two years ago that ,_______ _. a student discussed lack of visibility of security,LJasked security to make more rounds in dorm. No other incidents noted . What is the climate like in the dorms? RHSsaid they are available 24 hours to the students . They have policies/rules in place, which they enforce curfew and ensure the safety of the students in the dorms . RHSdid not indicate any specific knowledge of security issues regarding dorms and access. What can security do better to make students feel safe? The RHSgroup stated they believe the re is enough campus security that security officer s come on a regular rotation and check the dorms as well. Examples given of proactive measures taken by RHSemployees to make students feel safe were " make my presence known" , "have pow-wows" , " be available ", and "check on everyone" . Access to Telephone or Wireless Technology? The RHSemployees report ed that the t elephone number for security is posted at the dorms and that they all have the number as the dorm supervisors. However, they cannot make a t elephone call, as there are no working landlines in th e dorms. They can only make a call, assuming they have a personal cell phone. But, cell service is bad and unreliable (i.e. w i-fi connectivity issues) fr equently does not wo rk on campus, especially in the dorms . The group stated there are telephone jack s in the female dorms, but no telephones. · Interview was conclud ed. Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06-14-2269 Student Group Interview Date: Time: Student Group: Location: Interviewed by: Assisted by: December 4, 2014 11:00am -11:30am Cisco College Student Athletic Trainers Cisco College Campus - Regent's House Relesia Gray, Senior Investigator (RG) Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation RG provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview. ~ow long have you attended school here at Cisco College? ~thletic trainers AT artici ated in the student group interview. There were a 6 7 c T present for the interview . The AT group reported ; combination of they assist coac es m trammg stu ent athletes for their respective sports. They reported that ~~J; ~ears. they have attended College for an average o~~~) 2. With respect to sexual violence/harassme nt, what is the climate here on campus? The AT group stated yes, they are aware there is a climate of inappropriate sexual comments. Specifically, the group talked about these type of comments happening in the "caf", referring to the cafeteria. The group reported that typically male athletes will make sexual comments to females students. Usually, in the cafeteria, male athletes will be in groups, and will start talking about females in the cafeteria. The group identified football athletes as "the worst", and the group stating they overheard one football player calling a female student a "slut" in front of the whole cafeteria . The AT group stated that there is no security or cafeteria staff present or monitoring the situation, so the behavior continues and goes unchecked. 3. Does the college have a policy that prohibits sexual violence/harassment? If yes, how were you made aware of the policies? The AT group reported they are not aware of any policy. However, the group reported they do have a curfew, and heightened security presence. 4. Do you know if the college engages in any proactive activities to prevent sexual violence? Yes. The AT group reported that the College has had two dorm meetings, discussingTitle IX, sexual harassment/assault/violence/awareness, resources, and what to do if it impacts you or someone you know. The group reported that security was lax last year, less diligent. This Page 2 - Cisco College (Student Inte rviews) year, the group reported there is an increased sense of security. As a result, many students are rebelling against the enforcement of curfew. 5. Do you know where an allegation of sexual harassment/violence can be reported? AT group reported they would go to 1) security; and 2) Dean's office. They also discussed reporting to their dorm supervisor. 6. Do you think that in general, students are aware of this process? The group reported yes. The AT group stated that the dorm supervisors have an open door policy for all their students. However, the group reported that some dorm supervisors have "favorites", and mentioned a male supervisor (not identified) who likes to party with his students and that he is more like a peer than an employee/coach and dorm supervisor. The group believes students know they can report an incident of alleged sexual harassment/assault to the College whether it is to security, dean or dorm supervisor. However, the group stated that they do not think students are really aware of their rights and protections. In addition, the group stated that security is not really approachable. 7. Have you heard of any incidents of a sexual nature occurring on campus? If so, in your opinion, how did the college respond? l.... (C'""J--,student was "drunk" at a party in a male The AT group stated that last year ... 6...J;-(b-J( r-)( dorm room and allegedly physically touched by a malelm(6);(bj(7 lathlete, however, no one witnessed it. This was a story that was passed around, no specifics. The female student said she was going to drop charges. ro riate behavior. 16 ); Mt? I lm __.ii-----:-----:::------:----:----:---:---::-:-----.....football p ayers urmg practice ver a y arassing female students walking on campus, making sexual suggestive comments, in front of the football coaches. The coaches hear these comments. However, the coaches do not do anything to stop or prevent the behavior. L_ _________ The group also discussed an incident last year involving the Yik Yak cell phone downloadable application (app), reporting that some male athletes were "trash talking girls" on this app. Everyone started downloading the app and reading the posts, which went viral. The girls who were being talked reported the athletes to the Dean/coaches. Subsequently, the issue was addressed and the app was shut down. No further incidents occurred. 8. How were/are the survivors treated? No personal knowledge shared . However, the AT group discussed an overall opinion that the College protects their male athletes at the expense of those who may have been subjected to sexual harassment/assault. Specifically, the group discussed that male student athletes do not get disciplined for violating curfew and having parties (P-Hall). This hall is the football dorm. Security is not effective because the students know when they are coming and they shut down the party and hide all the people . Once they have made their sweep, the party is Page 3 - Cisco College (Student Interviews) back on. In addition, if a football player gets in a fight on campus or gets into trouble off campus, more likely than not, no charges are filed, or no disciplinary action is taken. The group reported that these types of incidents are kept "hush-hush" F 9. Any other information that you feel would assist us in this investigation. The group discussed overall, that they believe a lot the harassment on campus is verbal bullying, and not sexual in nature. Depending on the sport, for instance the AT group stated football may mostly guilty of anything of a sexual nature because they are trying to be "macho", and then there are female sports like volleyball who "gossip" about other female athletes. Another example given was that gay cheerleaders get picked on by other students. The AT group stated that one of the real issues is the different treatment between a regular student and an athlete. Specifically, the College treats male student athletes differently than male students. The group spoke in general terms that football players have gotten in trouble for doing drugs, the administration is aware, and will not do anything vs, a regular student is doing drugs, the administration becomes aware, tests the student, student tests positive, and is dismissed from the College. The group's opinion is that the male student athlete is more valuable to the College because he is an investment and produces revenue, and the regular student does not. Therefore, the College "looks the other way" or may take less or no disciplinary action, whether it is in the case of alcohol, drugs, harassment, assault, or whatever incident may occur involving a male student athlete. The group believes the College is biased when it comes to their athletics program. What is the climate like in the dorms? The AT group reported they do not feel danger, but reiterated the issues concerning safety in female dorms, security, propping of doors, favoritism for male athletes, different treatment for curfew/rules enforcement concerning male athletes. No specific knowledge about sexual harassment/assault incidents or concerns. The AT group reported they feel safe overall. The group stated the security number is posted, and that security is available 7am-2am. What can security do better to make students feel safe? The AT group stated they believe there should be training for students and staff, better access to security, and equitable campus security patrols of all male and female dorms. Access to Telephone or Wireless Technology? The AT group reported that the telephone number for security is posted at the dorms and that they all have the number as the dorm supervisors. However, they cannot make a telephone call, as there are no working landlines in the dorms. They can only make a call, assuming they have a personal cell phone. Cell service and internet is in and out (i.e. wi-fi connectivity issues) on campus, especially in the dorms. Interview was concluded. Cisco College OCR#06142269 On-site Visit December 4, 2014 At the close of OCR's on-site visit, an open session was conducted for any students who wanted to come to discuss any concerns that they had in private . The session was open from 1:OOpm 6 until 4:00 p.m . Immediately when the session opened, jtbJt J; tbJ(7(cJ!students entered the interview room at the Regent ' s House. l D)l 6); lD)l7( CJ Page 2 Open Session (Cisco College) From: Sent : To: Subject: Attachments: McKenna, Dana 12 Jun 2016 15:54:01 +0000 McKenna, Dana 06142269 -CC; RE: Attempted Contact with Former Students Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact, Office for Civil Rights Correspondence -Request for Contact, Office for Civil Rights Correspondence -Request for Contact, Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact From : Sent : To: Subject : Att achme nts: Importance: McKenna, Dana t ~~~ ~R~6 13:33:47+oooo in 6 ; b 7 c !com Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact (06142269-CC) OCR Rights and Protections.pdf High (b)(7(C) . ltbJ(6J; Goo d morning .__-----~ My name is Dana McKenna and I'm a senior investigator with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Dallas Office . Our agency is currently completing an investigation of a comp laint filed against Cisco College. During the course of the investigation, you were identified by the College as an individual who may have information to assist us in our investigation. JCbJC6J; CbJC7CcJ We are at tempting to conduct telephone interviews with current and former students about the complaint . I anticipate t hat the telephone interview would take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your participation in this telephone interview is voluntary. For your reference, I've attached a document that provides information about OCRand an overview of rights and protections for individuals participating in an OCRinvestigation . Let me know at your earliest convenience if you would be willing to participate in a telephone interview. You can contact me directly at my email address: dana .mckenna@ed .gov or my office contact number: 214-66 1-9639. I'm happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding this matter . I look forward to speaking with you . Thank you . Best, Dana M cKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE:This email message conta ins PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific ind ividual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this ema il or an employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recip ient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly proh ibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by return email and delete the origina l message and any copies of it from your computer system . 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Also, a Federal agency may refuse a request for records compiled for law enforcement purposes if their release would result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual. Also, a request for other records, such as medical records, may be denied where disclosu re would be a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. For more information about OCRand the laws we enforce, please visit our website at: www .ed .gov/ocr , or contact the OCR Dallas Enforcement office directly by email: ocr .dallas@ed .gov : phone: 214-661-9600, fax: 214-661-9587 , or TDD: 800-877-8339. Feelfree to contact me, the lead investigator assigned to this complaint, directly at my contact information provided below with any questions or concerns. OCR Employee: Phone: Email: Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator 214-661-9639 dana .mckenna@ed.gov From : Sent : To: Subject : Att achme nts: Importance: McKenna, Dana +0000 I(t)~~~~~~6 13·56:55gma1 .com 6; b) 7 C ~ . 1 Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact (06142269-CC) OCR Rights and Protections.pdf High 6 6 1 P_J_ tJ_ ; t_J_ t_ tcJ ___ __, Good morning ... My name is Dana McKenna and I'm a senior investigator with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)Dallas Office . Our agency is currently completing an investigation of a comp laint filed against Cisco College. During the course of the investigation, you were identified by the College as an individual who may have information to assist us in our investigation. OCRconducted an onsite visit to the Cisco College campus in December of 2014. We are at tempting to conduct telephone interviews with current and former students about the complaint . I anticipate t hat the telephone interview would take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your participation in this telephone interview is voluntary. For your reference, I've attached a document that provides information about OCRand an overview of rights and protections for individuals participating in an OCRinvestigation . Let me know at your earliest convenience if you would be willing to participate in a telephone interview. You can contact me directly at my email address: dana.mckenna@ed .gov or my office cont act number: 214-661-9639. I'm happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding this matter . I look forward to speaking with you . Thank you . Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana.mckenna@ed .gov CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE: This email message contains PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by return email and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Information for Persons Participating in an OCR Investigation The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),is responsible for enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. OCRis also responsible for enforcing the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, which, in general, addresses equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups listed in title 36 of the United States Code. The general purpose of the interview is that you have been identified as an individual who may have informatio n relevant to a case OCRis investigating. OCR'srole in the complaint process is a neutral fact-finder and to promptly and effectively investigate and resolve complaints. • • • If you are interviewed in person or remotely (e.g., via telephone), you have the right to personal representation during the interview by a person of your choice. If you are an employee of the school district, postsecondary institu tion , or other entity that is the subject of this invest igation , you may refuse to have anyone else present dur ing the interview. You also have the right to refuse to reveal the content of an inte rview. If, however, you are in an upper level management position, in most cases, the institution's counsel will be allowed to be present during your interview. A school district, postsecondary institution, or other entity that is the subject of an investigation may not intim idate, threaten , coerce, or discriminate against any indivi dual for the purpose of inte rfer ing with any right or privilege secured by the civil rights laws enforced by OCRor because an individual has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted pursuant to the laws enforced by OCR. If you bel ieve that you are being retaliated against, you may fi le a complaint with OCR.The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.§ 552a, and the Freedom of Informat ion Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, govern personal information submitted to all Federal agencies, including OCR. The Privacy Act of 1974 protects individuals from the misuse of personal information held by the Federal government. It applies to records that are kept and can be located by the individual's name, social security number, or other personal identi fier. It regulates the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of certain personal information in the files of Federal agencies. Page 2 of 2 (06142269) Cisco College; OCR Rights and Protections The information OCRcollects is analyzed by authorized personne l within the agency and will be used only for authorized civil rights compliance and enforcement activities. However, in order to conduct an investigation, OCRmay need to reveal certain information to persons outside the agency to verify facts or gather additional information. Such details could include the age or physical condition of a witness. Also, OCRmay be requi red to reveal information requested under FOIA (discussed below). OCRwill not release informa tion to any other agency or individual except in limited circumstances as defined in the Department's regulation. OCRdoes not reveal the name or other identifying information about an individual unless it is necessary for completion of an investigation or for enforcement activities against an institution that violates the laws, or unless such information is requ ired to be disclosed under the FOIA or the Privacy Act. OCRwill keep the identity of complainants confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the civil rights laws, or unless disclosure is requ ired under the FOIA, the Privacy Act or otherwise by law. FOIA gives the public the right of access to records and files of Federal agencies. Individuals may obtain items from many categories of records of the Federal government, not just materials that apply to them personally. OCRmust honor requests under FOIA with some exceptions. Generally, OCRis not required to release documents during the case resolution process or enforcement proceedings if the release could affect the ability of OCRto do its job. Also, a Federal agency may refuse a request for records compiled for law enforcement purposes if their release would result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual. Also, a request for other records, such as medical records, may be denied where disclosu re would be a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. For more information about OCRand the laws we enforce, please visit our website at: www .ed .gov/ocr , or contact the OCR Dallas Enforcement office directly by email: ocr .dallas@ed .gov : phone: 214-661-9600, fax: 214-661-9587 , or TDD: 800-877-8339. Feelfree to contact me, the lead investigator assigned to this complaint, directly at my contact information provided below with any questions or concerns. OCR Employee: Phone: Email: Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator 214-661-9639 dana .mckenna@ed.gov From : Sent : To: Subject : Att achme nts: Importance: McKenna, Dana 1 Jun 2016 13:59:54 +0000 !tbJC6J ; tbJt 1tcJ lcom Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact (06142269-CC) OCR Rights and Protections .pdf High 6J_ Jt_ ; t_ bJt _7 t_cJ ______ Good morning ._j16_ ... My name is Dana McKenna and I'm a senior investigator with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Dallas Office . Our agency is currently completing an investigation of a comp laint filed against Cisco College. During the course of the investigation, you were identified by the College as an indiv idual who may have information to assist us in our investigation . OCRconducted an onsite visit to the Cisco College campus in December of 2014 . We are at tempt ing to conduct telephone interviews with current and former students about the complaint . I anticipate t hat the telephone interview would take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Your participation in this telephone interview is voluntary . For your reference , I've attached a document that provides informat ion about OCRand an overview of rights and protections for individuals participating in an OCRinvest igation . Let me know at your earliest convenience if you would be willing to participate in a telephone interview. You can contact me directly at my email address: dana .mckenna@ed .gov or my office cont act number: 214-661-9639. I'm happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding th is matter . I look forward to speaking with you . Thank you . Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE: This email message contains PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an employee or agent responsible for deliver ing it to the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is str ictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error , please immediately not ify us by return email and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Information for Persons Participating in an OCR Investigation The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),is responsible for enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. OCRis also responsible for enforcing the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, which, in general, addresses equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups listed in title 36 of the United States Code. The general purpose of the interview is that you have been identified as an individual who may have informatio n relevant to a case OCRis investigating. OCR'srole in the complaint process is a neutral fact-finder and to promptly and effectively investigate and resolve complaints. • • • If you are interviewed in person or remotely (e.g., via telephone), you have the right to personal representation during the interview by a person of your choice. If you are an employee of the school district, postsecondary institu tion , or other entity that is the subject of this invest igation , you may refuse to have anyone else present dur ing the interview. You also have the right to refuse to reveal the content of an inte rview. If, however, you are in an upper level management position, in most cases, the institution's counsel will be allowed to be present during your interview. A school district, postsecondary institution, or other entity that is the subject of an investigation may not intim idate, threaten , coerce, or discriminate against any indivi dual for the purpose of inte rfer ing with any right or privilege secured by the civil rights laws enforced by OCRor because an individual has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted pursuant to the laws enforced by OCR. If you bel ieve that you are being retaliated against, you may fi le a complaint with OCR.The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.§ 552a, and the Freedom of Informat ion Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, govern personal information submitted to all Federal agencies, including OCR. The Privacy Act of 1974 protects individuals from the misuse of personal information held by the Federal government. It applies to records that are kept and can be located by the individual's name, social security number, or other personal identi fier. It regulates the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of certain personal information in the files of Federal agencies. Page 2 of 2 (06142269) Cisco College; OCR Rights and Protections The information OCRcollects is analyzed by authorized personne l within the agency and will be used only for authorized civil rights compliance and enforcement activities. However, in order to conduct an investigation, OCRmay need to reveal certain information to persons outside the agency to verify facts or gather additional information. Such details could include the age or physical condition of a witness. Also, OCRmay be requi red to reveal information requested under FOIA (discussed below). OCRwill not release informa tion to any other agency or individual except in limited circumstances as defined in the Department's regulation. OCRdoes not reveal the name or other identifying information about an individual unless it is necessary for completion of an investigation or for enforcement activities against an institution that violates the laws, or unless such information is requ ired to be disclosed under the FOIA or the Privacy Act. OCRwill keep the identity of complainants confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the civil rights laws, or unless disclosure is requ ired under the FOIA, the Privacy Act or otherwise by law. FOIA gives the public the right of access to records and files of Federal agencies. Individuals may obtain items from many categories of records of the Federal government, not just materials that apply to them personally. OCRmust honor requests under FOIA with some exceptions. Generally, OCRis not required to release documents during the case resolution process or enforcement proceedings if the release could affect the ability of OCRto do its job. Also, a Federal agency may refuse a request for records compiled for law enforcement purposes if their release would result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual. Also, a request for other records, such as medical records, may be denied where disclosu re would be a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. For more information about OCRand the laws we enforce, please visit our website at: www .ed .gov/ocr , or contact the OCR Dallas Enforcement office directly by email: ocr .dallas@ed .gov : phone: 214-661-9600, fax: 214-661-9587 , or TDD: 800-877-8339. Feelfree to contact me, the lead investigator assigned to this complaint, directly at my contact information provided below with any questions or concerns. OCR Employee: Phone: Email: Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator 214-661-9639 dana .mckenna@ed.gov From: Sent : To: Subject : Att achme nts: McKenna, Dana 1 Jun 2016 14:02:43 +0000 !15 Jl6J;tb)(7(cJ l com Office for Civil Rights Correspondence-Request for Contact (06142269-CC) OCR Rights and Protections.pdf 6J_ 11_tcJ ... _6J_;1_ ____ __, Good morning r_Jt My name is Dana McKenna and I'm a senior investigator with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Dallas Office. Our agency is currently completing an investigation of a complaint filed against Cisco College. During the course of the investigation, you were identified by the College as an individual who may have information to assist us in our investigation. OCRconducted an onsite visit to the Cisco College campus in December of 2014 . We are attempting t o conduct telephone interviews with current and former students about the complaint . I anticipate that the telephone interview would take no more than 30 minu t es to complete . Your participation in this telephone interview is voluntary. For your reference, I've attached a document that provides information about OCRand an overview of rights and protections for individua ls participating in an OCRinvestigation . Let me know at your earliest convenience if you would be willing to participate in a telephone int erview. You can contact me directly at my email address: dana.mckenna@ed.gov or my office contact number: 214-661-9639. I'm happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have regarding this matter . I look forward to speaking with you . Thank you . Best, Dana M cKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This email message contains PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIALinformation intended on ly for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or you r employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an emp loyee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohib ited. If you have received this transmission in error , please immediately notify us by return email and delete the original message and any copies of it from your computer system. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Information for Persons Participating in an OCR Investigation The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR),is responsible for enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. OCRis also responsible for enforcing the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, which, in general, addresses equal access to public school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups listed in title 36 of the United States Code. The general purpose of the interview is that you have been identified as an individual who may have informatio n relevant to a case OCRis investigating. OCR'srole in the complaint process is a neutral fact-finder and to promptly and effectively investigate and resolve complaints. • • • If you are interviewed in person or remotely (e.g., via telephone), you have the right to personal representation during the interview by a person of your choice. If you are an employee of the school district, postsecondary institu tion , or other entity that is the subject of this invest igation , you may refuse to have anyone else present dur ing the interview. You also have the right to refuse to reveal the content of an inte rview. If, however, you are in an upper level management position, in most cases, the institution's counsel will be allowed to be present during your interview. A school district, postsecondary institution, or other entity that is the subject of an investigation may not intim idate, threaten , coerce, or discriminate against any indivi dual for the purpose of inte rfer ing with any right or privilege secured by the civil rights laws enforced by OCRor because an individual has made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted pursuant to the laws enforced by OCR. If you bel ieve that you are being retaliated against, you may fi le a complaint with OCR.The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.§ 552a, and the Freedom of Informat ion Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, govern personal information submitted to all Federal agencies, including OCR. The Privacy Act of 1974 protects individuals from the misuse of personal information held by the Federal government. It applies to records that are kept and can be located by the individual's name, social security number, or other personal identi fier. It regulates the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of certain personal information in the files of Federal agencies. Page 2 of 2 (06142269) Cisco College; OCR Rights and Protections The information OCRcollects is analyzed by authorized personne l within the agency and will be used only for authorized civil rights compliance and enforcement activities. However, in order to conduct an investigation, OCRmay need to reveal certain information to persons outside the agency to verify facts or gather additional information. Such details could include the age or physical condition of a witness. Also, OCRmay be requi red to reveal information requested under FOIA (discussed below). OCRwill not release informa tion to any other agency or individual except in limited circumstances as defined in the Department's regulation. OCRdoes not reveal the name or other identifying information about an individual unless it is necessary for completion of an investigation or for enforcement activities against an institution that violates the laws, or unless such information is requ ired to be disclosed under the FOIA or the Privacy Act. OCRwill keep the identity of complainants confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the civil rights laws, or unless disclosure is requ ired under the FOIA, the Privacy Act or otherwise by law. FOIA gives the public the right of access to records and files of Federal agencies. Individuals may obtain items from many categories of records of the Federal government, not just materials that apply to them personally. OCRmust honor requests under FOIA with some exceptions. Generally, OCRis not required to release documents during the case resolution process or enforcement proceedings if the release could affect the ability of OCRto do its job. Also, a Federal agency may refuse a request for records compiled for law enforcement purposes if their release would result in an unwarranted invasion of privacy of an individual. Also, a request for other records, such as medical records, may be denied where disclosu re would be a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. For more information about OCRand the laws we enforce, please visit our website at: www .ed .gov/ocr , or contact the OCR Dallas Enforcement office directly by email: ocr .dallas@ed .gov : phone: 214-661-9600, fax: 214-661-9587 , or TDD: 800-877-8339. Feelfree to contact me, the lead investigator assigned to this complaint, directly at my contact information provided below with any questions or concerns. OCR Employee: Phone: Email: Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator 214-661-9639 dana .mckenna@ed.gov Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06142269 r )(6);tb)(7(CJ Date: Time : Interviewee: Position : Location: Interview ed by : Purpose: I May 19, 2016 3 :OO~m-4:00pm Teleconfe rence Dana McKenna, Lead Investigator (LI) Follow- Up Inte rview Post Decembe r 2014 Onsite Visit *Jurisdiction and purp ose of the investiga ti on review ed. LI provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview . What is your title/po sition at Cisco College?l._ tb_Jt_6J _;t_b J_t?_ tc_ J ________________ I 1(6)(6);(6)(7(C) 6 7 How long have you been in thi s po sition? .. !16_ J1 _J_;t_b J_t _ tc_ J jtbJ(6J; tb)(7(CJ I ......, ------------------t Wh at are your job dutie s with respect to Title IX? jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ * Interviewee confirmed do cumentation/information provided to OCR as part of the College' s tbJ(7(cJ Dprepared the supplem ental dat a re spon se and stated she and VP of Stud ent Service s (!tbJ(6J; respon se. Were you familiar with Complainant/Student? Any involvement in CC's respon se to the report or have you attempted any contact since taking the Title IX coordinator position ? Int erv iewee said no . ["'. ); "" ,(CJ Are you the primary contact for Stud ent Servic es with respect to Title IX issues? Yes. r )t6J; tbJ(7(CJ r )(6); b)(7(CJ OCR reviewed the preliminary findings of Title IX compliance concerns, with respect to notic e of nondiscrim ination, Title IX coordinator notice/training, and the CC' s response to the Student 's report tb)(7(cJ ~pportunity to respond and/or provide of sexual assault. OCR provided !tbJ(6J; tb)(7(CJ additional information. r)(6); I r_ )-( {b-J(-?(-CJ_________ Page 2 - (06142269) Cisco College (... 6 ),_ · ___.I Second Interview) believes the College handled the response correctly, but acknowledges the College failed to notify the complainant/Student or the alleged perpetrator of the Title IX grievance process, any timeframes, documenting and completing an investigative report and notifying both parties of the outcome of the ~investigation.She stated that only the respondent was notified of !{bj{6J; tbJ{?{cj ~The interv iewee acknowledged that the Student should have been walked through process 6 7 c helped with and was notified of the outcome . She indicated that former ; ! ~n:.::....::.=:....:..:.::..::..::..:.::!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::=~----,, requiring that the respondent have no contact with the ;St~u~e~n~a However, the Student e interviewee ac the College's communicat ion could have been better for both parties. What steps were taken to respond to the student's com lainant's initial notice about the alleged 6 7 c acted quickly loo ked at ; sexual assault? Interviewee said that offering services to the student, start investigation, and informing respondent of report and investigation. Was the complainant notified of th e outcom e of these steps (in writing, in person, via telephone)? Interviewee said she believed neither the complainant/Student was not notified . However, the respondent was. Did the College police depa rtment take the primary role in investigating? Interviewee said yes and that it was a dual role between !{bj{6J; tbJ{ ?{CJ !However, the focus was the law enforcement aspect . To her knowledge, she does not know if the district attorney1s office was also involved . Did the College conduct an independent investigation into the alleged sexual assault? Interviewee 7 tcJ said yes, her understanding jM16 J; tbJt used interviews that the chief of police conducted (taped interviews), but did conduct his own investigation. I Was the College's res~onse delayed in any way due to the police department 's involvement? 66 Interviewee said noJ J; tbJ{ ?{cj review of the case documentation. Interviewee said that her opinion I is that the College took interim measures to protect the complainant/Student and these measures were not delayed. She believes those actions were appropriate and effective. r_)-( 1_6)-(?-(C-J ______________ Has the alleged assailant returned to the College? .. 6 )-; __, What is the College's policy, procedure, or practice for responding to notice of an alleged sexual assault? Interviewee said that anytime they are made aware of directly or indirectly (staff/or faculty member made aware of situation or potential situation), will do fact gathering on the incident. 6 J_ ; 1_6J_t7_ tc_ J ___ _, Whoever is made aware, all staff are mandated reporters, and are trained to notif ~..tb-Jt6 ; 7 c of received reports. Depending on that, they may launch a formal investigation. investigates and interv iews the parties and keeps records of the investigation. 7 tcJ ._h_ T e_n- at_t_h_e_e_n_d_o_f_t.... he investigatio~{bj {6 J;Mt7 tcJl notice to the individual and respondent. !tbJ(6J; tbJt communicates with both parties in writing, informing both parties of timelines and appeal process. Must a student file a written complaint with the Title IX coordinator, or other administrator, etc . to trigger an investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment , sexual violence , and/or sexual 7 6 Page 3 - (06142269) Cisco College (r.__ Jt-J;-tb -Jt- t_CJ _________ __,~econd Interview) I (bj(6);t6)(7( CJ assault? Interviewee said no . the College developed a Title IX complaint/intake form, which is available on the College website. However, this is not the only way a student can make a report. !tbJ(6); t6)(7(cJ ~he College offers various avenues for verbal reporting to mandated reporters , and also offer a complaint form . However, students can also verbally report and also submit via emai l as we11.jtbJt6J; t6)(7(cJ investigate without a complaint form, and an investigation will be launched. She stated that the College follows u on every received report and takes every report seriously . With 6 7 ; c is very different !tbJ(6); respect to 3 rd party reports, tbJ(7(CJ jrestricted by an individual not wanting to participate in an investigation. l l Can the Title IX Coordinator take action if there is no written complaint? Interviewee said yes,~ 1investigate · · · wit· hout a f orma , comp ,aint · . b ecomes aware l(bj(6);tb)(?(CJ an d ta ke action (6)(6); t6)(7( CJ Does this limit the remedie s available? ._ 1________ refuses to cooperate in the investigation. I r emedies are only limited if the victim Prior to the student' s complaint involving the alleged perpetrator (Student 2), had anyone ever complained (either informally or formallp o~ sexual harassment , sexual assault, or sexual violence 6J, t6)(7(cJ involving Student 2 to your knowledge? bJ( l l\~/tMt 1 6 affect the investi ation or response? Interviewee said no, J; m'ffl.-----------.1=..;..;a.;a.a..a=..a.a.a..a..a;.;a..a..a, don't believe it hampered the investigation or o ege s response . Changes in College officials since OCR ~sit~? 6 1,eft ,ast 6); tlt ?(CJ Ye~. Ch.1ef of p o ,.ice, ,(bJ(J; t6)(7(CJ Mt6 ; t6J(7(cj j Ian d th e new 6 . c h.1ef , rJ( J; t6)(7(CJ 1began in IAlso the former dean of students, f"''''t6lt,tCJ I" no :onger an employee of the . College and a new Dean of Students was hired . What records are you given when the police investigate a complaint of sexual assault? Interviewee t6)(7(cJ has access to records and typically will talk with the police about said !tbJ(6); the investigation . If we are made aware, we inform our police chief of the report. We share information as we can. l Was the complainant/Student ever informed of the results of your investigation? 7tcJ l ln addition, -~ 6 .~ r!'\'1'!l 7"" c---As she understands it, no she was not . Not by former ltbJt6J; {bJt rnmI]no investigative report has ever been completed or issued to either party to date, nor has .__ contacted the complainant/Student to inform them of the College's investigation or outcome . __ ..... _. !tbJt6J; MC7tcJ !record in these types of complain.,,ts~?m'l:'!'l'!~---,.---....1create a file and keep all 7tcJ documentation on each case in a locked cabinet. records are maintained in !tbJ(6);{bJt ltbJ(6); tbJ(7(cJ !of all Title IX records. I jtbJ(6); tbJ(7(cJ !involvement in the 5 complaints/report s received since the complainant's ------:-:::-::-----;:===:::::::.:.:...:...:....:...:; report? If so,jt6Jt6J ; tbJC7tcJ j ["' '' ' t6lt,tCJ (bj(6J;tbJ( 7(CJ Page 4 - (06142269) Cisco College ('------------~f l L Second Interview) ["'. ,, "" ,tCJ Regarding the 5 th 6J; tbJ(7(cJ incident, 116Jt (b)( 6); (b)(7( C) l DJl 6J; l D)l7l CJ Is there any additional information you would like to provide OCR to assist in our investi.,ation? r)( 6 ); (bj{Tcj Ithe College has improved its policies and procedures, and they have completed Title IX tra ining, including prov iding informat ion to students to inform them about Tit le IX. ["' '' ' tGlt ,tci Interview was concluded. 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LI provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview. What is your title/position at Cisco College? How long have you been in this position? r )(6); {6)(7(C) What are your job duties? Interviewee stated that1'"tb... J{.... 6J-;1-sj{-1t"cj "'------------------- ["'. J, '"' ,tCJ * Interviewee confirmed documentation/information 6J; tbJ{ 7 {cj supplemental data response and stated! {bj{ response. provided to OCR as part of the College's !prepared the Changes in College officials since OCR onsite? New chief of pol ice Cisco College in 7c 6J_ 7{c began in -p-Jt6 ... J;-tb... j{... "j"'-J effective .. !16_Jt_ ; t_b Jt_7t_cJ ________ l left as well. Were you familiar with Complainant/student? Interv iewee said yes·----------------------------- r {6J;{6)(7(C) What were your interactions with her? Why not? ------------------ were responsible for responding to the Student's report . L tbJ(6J; tb)(7( CJ Page 2 - (06142269) Cisco College .____________ l _.r Second Interview) Ich.1ef of po 1·ice at t he time . 6 116)( ); tb)(7(CJ . d.1ateIy an d h.1sun d erstan d.ing .1st hat t he f armer c h.1ef 1mme interviewed the began investigating the matter along with the formerPJC6J; tbJ(7(cJ student as well and conducted his own investigation. He stated that he recalls the alleged perpetrator l(bj(6J ; tbJ( 7(CJ l I Interviewee said the police conducted the interviews. Interviewee said that !tbJ(6J; Mt* Jalso conducted some interviews . ,,;...;.....,,...;;;,.....=-i""e-.s of the interviews?!tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ ____________________ !was kept in the tbJ(7(CJ I not directly involved in the investigation, !tbJ(6J; ___. did not sit in on any interviews, but would ask for updates . 6 Who was the primary contact torP JC J; tbJ(7(cJ !complainant/Student report? Interviewee said it was 7c ------------------- communicates with him regularly on Title IX issues. What generally are the remedies secured in a casesuch as the complainant's?Interviewee said that 6 Ji J; tbJ(7(cJ !He stated that in the present day, if the accused is found the respondent j16 responsible through the student conduct process, the student would be expelled and the College will do what they can to make the complaining individual comfortable . The interviewee acknowledges that looking back, we (the College) did not communicate with the student and the complainant in verbally or in writing regard ing the outcome of the investigation. At that time, he reported Title IX was new to College officials and they were struggling with FERPAregulations . However, now the College informs both parties of the investigative report . He stated that examples of remedies the College considers can include academic remedies such as change of classes, counseling, and for the respondent, dismissal from the school, and other disciplinary action. Did the complainant inform you of the!tbJ(6J; Mc7ccj the complainant did not . He said the complainant/student !allegedsexual assault?Interviewee said no, 6J_ !16_Jc_ ; c_b J_ c7_ ccJ ________ disclosed to ... _. What stepswere taken to respond to the complainant's initial notice about the alleged sexual aSSaUlt?r(6); tb)(7(CJ Was the complainant notified of the outcome of these steps (in writing, in person,via telephone)? Interviewee said he believed they did not know the outcome and that the College failed to communicate with the complainant or the Student to date. Did the Colle e olice department take the primary role in investigating?Interviewee said yes and is unsure if cci 6 ;l 7 ook the case to the district attorney's office. Did the Collegeconduct an independent investigation into the alleged sexual assault?Interviewee said yes. Was the College'sresponsedelayed in any way due to the police department's involvement? Interviewee said no, they worked together. Interviewee said that based on reviewing the case 6J_ Page 3 - (06142269) Cisco College d._t6_Jt_6J_ ; t_ t7t_cJ ________ __,,! -Second Interv iew) documents, the College took interim measures (i.e., !Cbl(6J;CblC7C cJ to protect the Student and that his understan ding is that these measures CblC6l; CblC7CcJ were not delayed. Student complaint was received 16Jt6J; 16 J{?{cj respondent did not appeal the decision!tbJ(6J; t6Jt7tcJ ! What effect , if any, did the district attorney's! 16Jl6J; 16Jt7tcJ l I !have on the College's response to the alleged sexual assault? Interviewee said it had no effect. Interv iewee said the po lice had already done the investigation and there was no need to open the investigation after 1(6)(6);(6)(7(CJ I Has the alleged assailantp lC 6J;CblC?c ci ltbJ(6J; (6)(7(CJ ! ..._ ___________________________ ___, What is the College's policy, procedure , or practice for responding to notice of an alleged sexu al assault? The student can report to any st aff member . They can go to title ix coordinator and report on their behalf. Int erviewee said it depends on whethe r the police are involved and the police are not always involved. Intervie wee said if no police are invo lved, Titl e IX investigates and intervie ws the parties and keeps records of the invest igation . Then at t he end of the investi gat ion t he College would send notice t o bot h part ies. Intervie w ee said the process is diffe rent if the police are involved because t hen the re is a criminal investigat ion . The inte rviewee did not indicat e specifically how t he response wo uld be diff erent . Must a student file a written compl aint with the Title IX coordinator, College official , etc. to trigge r an investigation into an allegation of sexual hara ssment, sexual violence, and/or sexual assault? Interviewee said no, they will investigate without a forma l complaint, w it h a verbal report or informal report. r~ Can the Title IX Coordinator take action if there is no written complaint ? Interviewee said yes,mmD I Does this limit the remedie s available? Interv iewee said no. The remedies are only limited if the vict im refuses to cooperate in the investigat ion conducted by the College. Prior to the complainant 's complaint involving the alleged perpetrator (Student 2), had anyone ever complained (either informally or formally) of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or sexual violence ; t6J{7{cj involving Student 2?!tbJ{6J 116 )(6);(6)(7(C) l16Jt6J; 16J{?{cj !affect the investigation or response? Interviewee said he did not think so, because the y proceeded with both investigat ions. j16 J6 1J; l6Jt7tcJ t6J(6) ; t6J(7(C) I 1 6 6 7 What record~ t6J1 J; 1 J1tcJ !when the police investigate a complaint of sexual assault? Interviewee said that the Title IX Coordinato r maintains all investigations , police records and has accessto records 7tcJ and typical ly will tal k w ith the police about the investigat ion. j16Jl6J; 16J1 1(6)(6);(6)(7(CJ I ! I Page4 - (06142269) CiscoColleged._ t6_Jt6_J,_ · 16_Jt_7 t_cJ________ __,!-SecondInterview) 6 W as the student/compla inant ever informed of the results .. P_Jt_ J_ ; t_6J_t7_ tc_ J ____________ _. Collegedid not inform either party of their investigation. The respondent was informed when disciplinary action was taken. !16Jt J; tbJ(7(cJ !a record in these types of complaints?!16JtJ; tbJ(7(cJ 6 ["''' 6 ' tG)t,tc) ._!16_ Jt_6J_;t_b J_t1_ tc_ J - ........... _.....,.._____ report ? If so, ._! cb_JC_6J_ ; c_b J_C1i_cJ_____ __,!in the 5 complaints/reports received since the complainant's _. l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Is there any additional information you would like to provide OCR to assist in our investigation? !t6Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ !probl ems w ith the College's lack of know ledge and awareness of their obligations under Title IX, as raised in the OCR comp laint. However, he bel ieves the College has tbJ(7(cJ l as the ir structure, processes, procedures, and tra ining come a long way since!tbJ(6J; for all staff and students on Title IX has been improved and implemented. I"'., ,'"',,CJ Interview was concluded. Cisco College OCR Complaint# 06142269 1(6)(6); (6)(7(CJ Date: Time: Interviewee : Position: Location: Interviewed by: Purpose: I June 9, 2016 3:00pm-4:00pm Teleconference· Dana McKenna, Lead Investigator (LI) Interview Post December 2014 Onsite Visit *Jurisdiction and purpose of the investigation reviewed. LI provided information about OCR, rights and protections, and purpose of interview. osition at Cisco Colle e? How long have you been in this position? What are your job duties? Were you familiar with Complainant/ student? No personal knowledge . 7 ltbJ(6); C6JC CcJ Ihave you received or dealt with any Title IX report s of alleged sexual harassment/as sault/violence? The interviewee reported there have been no reports of any alleged incidents of Title IX issues regarding sexual harassment, assault or violence . Title IX training? 6 6 66 6 =~' 1;;P;:;: )(;;);:::(;;:; )(;?;:;; (;;:;;C );:::::==l!..:T.:..: it~Ie:.l:X .:::...: t::..: ra:::..: i.:.: n:..:.i n:!:g :...: i::. s .:::. a ..: w:.:o::.r.:.:. k..:: in.:..,!::, p:.,: ro:,!;g :.:_ r::e s::s:.:!J= )=( =);=( = )(?=(C =) Jtb .._JC_6J_;t_6)(_1c_cJ_______________________ imw ; I r..:: e.::: ce::..:n .:..::.:, tly att ended the (bj _,,!.He stated he has been actively look ing for courses, but has not found any locally or that pertain specifically to Title IX compliance . He stated that a lot of the train ing he has received is about the Clery Act and the role of the !and they Title IX coordinator.!tbJ(6);C6JC7tCJ reviewed Title policies and procedures for the College. What is the College's policy, procedure, or practice for responding to notice of an alleged sexual assault? 1_6)_17_1c_j ________ r_)(- Page 2 - (06142269) Cisco College ... 6 __. )_; ~""""~""""'---------..------------....11f it is Title IX in nature,lrn/W; Ml as it may have potential for Title IX. He stated that his Mt7 tcJ !handles the civil understanding is that!tbJ{6j; investigation, and that they work together and share information, and that investigations are in tandem. He referred to the student handbook and Title IX information on the College website regarding the College's Title IX policies and procedures. We discussed!tbJ{6j; tbJ(7(CJ h.vhether he was aware of raised by the OCR complaint. What are current __ concerns -,,'l!ffl''l'!"'!'I!~~--------------, We discussed that primary concerns raised by students Is there any additional information you would like to provide OCR to assist in our investigation? 6 ); {bj(7(CJ 116)( rot Seen any major CampUS Security iSSUeS, tbJ{7tcJ and has not dealt with any Title IX reports. However, he acknowledges that ltbJ{6j; Interview was concluded. COMPLAINANT CALLRECORD Date: Time: Docket #: Participants: 6/10/201 6 10:30am 06-14-2269 Cisco College (CCor College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS- Lead Investigator {LI) r )l 6); lD)l7( CJ Contact#: Primary - r 6 l ); lD)ll( CJ 1 I Telephone Interv iew LI conducted a follow up interview with the comp lainant status of OCRinvestigation, preliminary investigative findings, and resolution of t he comp laint . LI reviewed the allegations/ issues opened for investigation . LI discussed that preliminary investigative findings indicate compliance concerns regarding Tit le IX with respect to the follow ing legal issues: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to compla ints, reports , and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student's), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as required by the Title IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College comp lied wi t h the requirements of the Title IX imp lementing regulat ion, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscr iminat ion. b. Whether the College comp lied with the requirements of the Title IX implement ing regulat ion, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designat ion and notice of a Title IX coordinator . 2. Whether any failure by the College to prov ide a prompt and equitab le response allowed the Student , or other students, to cont inue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environment that denied or limited the Student's or students' abil ity to parti cipate in or benefit from the College's programs, in vio lat ion of the Title IX imp lementing regulat ion at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. OCRconfirmed that neither has received an contact or correspondence from Cisco College since th the Student after the sexual assault occurred . never received any letter or investigative report from the College of what the determination was regarding t7 tcJ the Student 's repo rt of sexual assault by another student 16Jt6 J; tbJ ). The complainant reported that the Student !16 Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ She 6 reported that the Student ... f6_ Jt_J;_tb_Jt1 _tc_J------------------- (i I Page 2 - (06142269) Complainant Call Record k:omplainant reported that the Student jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ The alleged perpetra tor !15 J(6); tbJt 1tcJ ["' , ,, '""' CJ r"'·""'"'CJ It's not about the Student anymore, jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ 6 61 Jt_J;_t_Jt_t_cJ_________ the ir safety. It's about ._l15_ the CCCisco campus. I !about other students and ___,! thinking they will be safe on ..._ _______________ What impact did it have for the Student jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(CJ 1(6)(6); (b)(7(C) _ They actually refer red student to jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ u U I U ["''' ' 16)1 ,(CJ Did thi s cause a financial burd en for th e Student? How so? 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) I Did t he Student pay for counseling/th erapy as a result of what occurred? 1(6)(6); (bj(7( CJ !?Would she like therapy now , if paid for by CC? Any other ways the Student was impacted that OCR may not be awa re of? Are there any specific actions th at the complainant/Stud ent would like to see occur? Page 3 - (06142269) Complainant Call Record !16 !16J(6);Mt tcJ 6 7 !the University will reimburse the Compla inant in Jt J; tbJ(7(cJ ~or all expenses incu rred for tuition/fees, housing/food, and books during tt6J(6J; tbJ(7(cJ semester minus any scholarship and grant assistance she received. Request documents for tuitioion/fees, and counseling received. We discussed the next steps for resolut ion, inclu ding what an Agreement would look like with the College to resolve the complaint, not only to resolve the student's individual allegations, but also procedural remedies to ensure prompt and equitable responses to reports of alleged sexual harassment/v iolence, which will positively impact both current and future students at all CC campuses. tbJ(7(cJ LI confirmed with the complainant that the StudentltbJ(6J; 1(6)(6);tb)(7(CJ The call was concluded. Date: Time: Docket#: Participants: Contact#: 3/14/2016 12:29pm Q6-16..j-(6-J(6 ... J;-(6-J( 7....,(C,..J --------Dana McKenna, Senior EOS - Lead Investigator {LI) 16Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ Complainant Primarv- ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ ! Nonresponsive,tuA6J; \UA7l CJ The call was concluded. I I I COMPLAINANT CALLRECORD Date: Time: Docket #: Participants: Contact#: 6/10/2016 12:00pm 06 -14-2269 Cisco College (CC or College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS - Lead Investi gator {LI) p Jt6 J; Mt7 tcJ kstud ent ) 7 1 Primary -116 (6);/6lttcl l Telephone Interv iew LI conducted an interv iew w ith the Student to discuss the status of OCRinvestigation, preliminary investigative findings, and resolut ion of t he comp laint . LI reviewed the allegations/ issues opened for investigation . LI discussed that preliminary investigative findings indicate compliance concerns regarding Tit le IX with respect to the follow ing legal issues: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to compla ints, reports , and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student's), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as required by the Title IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College comp lied wi t h the requirements of the Title IX imp lementing regulat ion, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9, regarding notice of nond iscriminat ion. b. Whether the College comp lied with the requirements of the Title IX implement ing regulat ion, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designat ion and notice of a Title IX coordinator . 2. Whether any failure by the College to prov ide a prompt and equitab le response allowed the Student , or other students, to cont inue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environment that denied or limited the Student's or students' abil ity to parti cipate in or benefit from the College's programs, in vio lat ion of the Title IX imp lementing regulat ion at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. 6 J; Mt7tcJ We reviewed her previous statement given to OCRin !tbJt confi rmed, and the follow ing questions were asked: !wh ich she Aft er you reported the incident th e College, wh at actions did th e College take, or off er to you? Inform ation about Titl e IX? Inte rim measures? Changes in housing, campu s, academic support or adjustment s? Any other option s off ered to avoid contact w ith the accused stude nt? Page 2 - (06142269) Student Call Record l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ How often did youjcbJ(6); cbJl7tcJ r)( cbJ(7( CJ 6); Impact on Student? I"'''''""' CJ [ "'' '' '""' CJ Page 3 - (06142269) Student Call Record \ D}l6); \ D}l7( CJ I J DA6); \ D}l7( CJ Wh at happened about your education afteq \ D}l6); \ D}l7( CJ \ D}l6); \ D}l7( CJ 6 Did Cisco College ever inform you that the alleged perpreto~ tbJtJ; tbJt?tcJ CbJC6J; CbJC?C cJ Wh at if anything w ere you told, and by whom ? ---------{bj(7(CJ wh at .1mpact d.d 1 ·t 1 have on you l{bj(6J; r )(6); tb)(7(CJ ' _____________________ ........ Page 4 - (06142269) Student Call Record I\ D/\ 6); \ D)l7( CJ Covered any fees r )(6); tbJ(7(CJ \ O)l 6); \ D)l7( CJ Nothing was told me. I\ U)l 6J; \ U)l7\ CJ I\ D/\ 6); \ D)l7( CJ Did this cause a financial burden for the Student? How so? )(6); tbJ(7(CJ 116 1 Did the Student pay for counseling/therapy as a result of what occurred? r )(6); tb)(7(CJ t Would she like therapy now, if paid for by CC? Any other ways the Student was impacted that OCR may not be aware of? Page 5 - (06142269) Student Call Record Are there any specific actions that the complainant/Student would like to see occur? l(b)(6 ); t6)(7(CJ . ·t y w1·11re1m . b urse th e Comp Iainan . t!16) (6 ); t6)(7(CJ or e univers1 It and books during!tbJ(6); tbJ(7(cJ l kh all expenses incurred for tuition/fees, housing/food, semester minus any scholarship and grant assistance she received . Request documents for tuitioion/fees, and counseling received. We discussed the next steps for resolut ion, including what an Agreement wou ld look like with the College to resolve the compla int, not only to resolve the student's individual allegations, but also procedural remedies to ensure prompt and equitable responses to reports of alleged sexual harassment/v iolence, which will positively impact both cu rrent and future students at all CC campuses. LI confirmed with the complainant that the Student The call was concluded. l D)l 6); l DJl 7(CJ 2014-2016 General Catalog I I . o. [75:0 [?ll [it Information contained in this document was accurate at the time of publication . It is intended as a description of programs and activities of Cisco College. It is not an offer to make a contract. Please consult our on-line catalog at www .cisco.edu for current information . iii 2014-2016 GENERAL CATALOG CISCOCOLLEGE CiscoCollege District Cisco,Texas Cisco College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate level degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cisco College. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution's significant non -compliance with a requirement or standard . As prescribed by state law, policy -making functions and supervisory oversight of the College are vested in a Board of Regents. Nine board members delegate professional responsibility for daily operations to the College President and a staff of administrators. Programs Accreditedby: American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists • PTACPharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs • ARC/STSA • MAERB Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission ProgramsApproved by: Texas Board of Nursing Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Member of: American Association of Community Colleges National Junior College Athletic Association Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Association Southwest Junior College Football Conference Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Texas Association of Community College Business Officers Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Association of Community Colleges for HR Professionals Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Schools Texas Association of Schools of Art Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nurses iv Board of Regents As prescribed by state law, policy-making functions and supervisory oversight of the College are vested in a Board of Regents. Nine board members delegate professional responsibility for daily operations to the College President and a staff of administrators. BRAD KIMBROUGH....................................................... PRESIDENT RONNIE LEDBETIER...................................................VICE PRESIDENT ALLEN MASTERS..............................................................SECRETARY STACIWILKS .................................................................... MEMBER JOE JARVIS............................................................................. MEM BER JERRYCONRING............................................................... MEMBER CHARLESHUM PHRIES..................................................... MEMBER SARAHADAMS ................................................................ MEMBER RICKYJ. WHATLEY............................................................ MEMBER Statement of Equal Opportunity Cisco College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin , sex, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the availability of student loans, grants, and scholarships, the opportunity to participate in student activities, the provision of student services, the use of college housing, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any programs and activities as specified by fede ral laws and regulations. The equal oppo rtunity coordi nator and coordinator for compliance with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Director of Human Resources. The Coordinator for title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is the Director of Student SuccessPrograms. Cisco College provides the necessary services to help students obtain the maximum benefits from the College experience, as well as adding enrichment and satisfaction to their personal development . It is the policy of the College to provide information and reasonable accommodations to disabled students on an individual basis. For information, students should contact the Counseling Office at (254) 442-5000 for the Cisco Campus or (325) 794-4400, for the Cisco College Abilene Educational Center. Notice to Students The administration, faculty and staff of Cisco College believe that educational and other programs of the institution, including those described in this publication, are effective and valuable, and that they provide skills and understandings in keeping with the subject matter of the programs. The ultimate results of programs offered, however, are also dependent on the personality and energy of the student, on governmental or institutional regulations, and on market conditions. Therefore, except as specifically stated herein, Cisco College makes no representat ion of contract that follow ing a particular course or curricu lum w ill result in specific achievement, employment or qualification for employment, admission to a baccalaureate degree program, or licensing for a particular profession or occupation. It is somet imes necessary or appropriate to change the programs offered. Cisco College retains the right to terminate or change any of its policies, programs, requirements, course offerings, class schedules, teacher assignments and any and all other aspects of its educational and other programs at any t ime without prior notice. V TABLEOF CONTENTS BOARDOF REGENTS........................................................................................................................................ V STATEMENTOF EQUAL O PPORTUNITY................................................................................................................. V NOTICETO STUDENTS..... ................ CALENDAR 2014-2016 GENERAL INFORMATION .. .............. ................ ............................ ................ ................ .. ............... ..................................................................................... ..... ... ............ .... ............................ MISSION AND VISION GOALS .............................. .... ............................ 1 .... ............................ ..... l ................ ...... .......... .. .............. ...... .......... .. .............. ....... ....... 2 ETHICSAND PHILOSOPHY................................................................................................................................. GUIDING PRINCIPLES .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..... ... ...... .. .... .. .. ........ ..... ... ............................ HISTORY.. .. .. ..... ............................... ................................ 2 .... ............................ ................................ .... ............. 2 ................................ ............. AND WITHDRAWAL .. .. .... .. .. .... .... .. .. .... .... ................................ STEPSFORADM ISSION........................ ................................ T RANSFER ADM ISSIONFROM ANOTHERCOLLEGE................ ................................ 3 3 LOCATION..................................................................................................................................................... ADMISSION V .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ..... 1 ............ ................................ MISSION ...... ........................ .. .............. ................ ..................... 4 ................................ ................................ ............. 4 .... ................................ ................................ ............. 5 SPECIALIZEDADM ISSION.................................................................................................................................. 6 TEXASSUCCESSINITIATIVE....... ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ..... 9 Texas Success Initiative Exemptions .......................................................................................................... 9 TRANSFERSTUDENTS.. ............ .... .... .. .. .. .. .... ............ .... .... .. .. .. .. .... ............ .... .... .... .. .. .... ............ .... .... .. .. .. .. .... ... 10 TEMPORARYTEXASSUCCESSINITIATIVEWAIVERS............................................................................................... 10 MINIMUM DOCUMENTATIONREQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 10 WITHDRAWALS ... ............................ .... ............................ .... ............................ .... ............................ STUDENTWITHDRAWAL................................................................................................................................. ADM INISTRATIVEW ITHDRAWAL....................................... ........ .... .................... vi ........ .... .................... .... ........... 10 10 ........ .... ... 10 Fl NANCIAL Al D ............................................................................................................................................... 11 FREEAPPLICATIONFORFEDERALSTUDENTAID (FAFSA) ..................................................................................... 11 GRANTS/WAIV ERS........................................................................................................................................ 11 SCHOLARSH IPS...... ........................ 12 ........ ............ ............ ........ ............ ............ ........ ............ ............ ........ ....... LOANS......... .. .. .... .... ............ ........ .. .. .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... .. . 13 EMPLOYMENT ........ ........ ...... . ..... .... ........ ........ ............ .... ........ ........ ............ .... ........ ........ ............ .... ........ ...... 13 REHABILITATIONASSISTANCE... ........................................ 13 ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... TITLE IV RETURNPOLICY......... ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ............ ........ ........ .... ... 13 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FORFINANCIAL AID ..................................................................................... TUITION AND FEES ...................................... ............ .................... PRORATEDTUITION AND FEEPOLICY................. ............ .................... 14 ... 16 ............ .................... 16 .. .......... ................................................................................... CONTINUING EDUCATIONREFUNDPOLICY. .......... .. ............ ........ .......... .. ............ ........ .......... .. ............ ........ ........ 17 TEXASTU ITION REBATEPROGRAM................................................................................................................... REGISTRATION AND ADVISEMENT . .... ................................ ORIENTATION ....... .... .................... ADVISEMENT ............................ ........ .... .................... ............................ ................................ ........ .... .................... .... ............................ 17 ................................ ........ .... .................... .... ............................ ........... 17 ........ .... ... 17 .... ................... 17 TESTINGAND PLACEMENT....... .... .... .. .......... ............ ........ .. .. .... .... ............ ........ .. .. .... .... ............ ........ .. .. .... .... ... 18 DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION...... .... .. .. ........ ................ .... .. .. ........ ................ .... .. .. ........ ................ .... .. .. ........ ... 18 SCHEDULECHANGE....................................................................................................................................... ALTERNATIVE CREDIT AWARDS .. ............. ... ..... ... ..................... TRANSFEROF CREDITTO CISCOCOLLEGE.................... ... ..... ... ..................... ............ .................... 18 ... ..... ... ..................... ............ .................... ... ... 19 ............ ........... 19 RESOLUTIONOF TRANSFER DISPUTESFORLOWER DIVISION COURSES..................................................................... 19 CREDIT FORPROFESSIONALCERTIFICATIONS ......... ....... ....... ........ .......... ....... ....... ........ .......... ....... ....... ........ ........ 19 CREDITFORMILI TARYSERVICES.... .... .... ............ .. .. ........ .... .... ............ .. .. ........ .... .... ............ .. .. ........ .... .... ........... 20 vii CREDIT BY EXAMINATION ....... .................... .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ ... 20 .... .... ........ ................ COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM{CLEP) .... .... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ....... 20 COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ....................•.•.............................•.•.............................•.•........... 20 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE D IPLOMA PROGRAM......... ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •...... 20 DROPPINGCOURSES ... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 21 RECORDS AND INFORMATION PRIVACY .............••..............................••..............................••......................... PRIVACY OF INFORMATION.. .. .. •....................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ 21 ............... 21 STUDENTS'ACCESSTO T HEIR EDUCATIONAL RECORDS.. ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ... 21 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMB ERS.......... .. .•............................ .. .•............................ DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .... .... ................ .. .•............................ .... .... .... .... ................ .. .•.............. 22 ... 23 .... .... .... .... ................ TRANSCRIPTS............ .... •.. ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ ... 23 23 STUDENT SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................ STUDENT SUCCESSPROGRAMS ..... .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ ... 23 TUTORING ..... ····· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· · ................ A CADEMICRECOVERY ..................... ····· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· · ................ ........ .... .................... ····· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· · ................ ........ .... .................... EARLY A LERT/ACADEMIC INTERVENTION.. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .... .................... ····· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· · ................... ........ .... .................... .... .... .... .................... ........... 23 ........ .... ... 23 .... .... .... ................... 23 W RANGLERSUCCESS SEMINARS... .... .•.•.. .. .. .. ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 24 WRANGLER SUCCESSNEWSLETTERS .. .•.•.. .. .. .. .................... .•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ... 24 W RITING CENTER.. .. .. ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ... 24 DUAL CREDIT...•............. .... ...... ........•..... ... ....... ................•..... TRANSITIONCENTERS..................... .. .... .............. LIBRARYSERVICES.. .. .. .... .... .... .... ................ ... ....... ................•..... .. .. ............ .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ ... ....... ................•..... ............ .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ ............ .... ....... 24 .... .... .... .... ................ COUNSELING SERVICES .......•...............................•...............................•...............................•.......................... ... ... 24 ... 24 25 CAREERCOUNSELING ......... ........ .... .... .... .... .... •.. .•....... .... .... .... .... .... •.. .•....... .... .... .... .... .... •.. .•....... .... .... .... .... ... 25 viii PERSONALCOUNSELING.. .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ ... 25 .... .... ........ ................ SPECIAL POPULATIONS.. .. ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ....... 25 ... .....................•.•..... ... .....................•.•..... ... ... 26 •........... .................... •........... .................... •...... 26 ACADEMIC "FRESH START" POLICY.....•.•..... ... .....................•.•..... PRESIDENT'SLIST ... •........... .................... DEAN'S LIST. ..•.•.. .. .... .................... STUDENT •........... .................... .•.•.. .. .... .................... .•.•...... .. .................... .•.•...... .. .................... .•.•...... .. ... 26 26 REGULATIONS .•...••..............................••..............................••..............................••......................... CONDUCT... .. ................ ................ ................ A CADEMICINTEGRITY... .. .. ...... .................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... 26 .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ... 26 26 CLASSATIENDANCE .......................................................•...............................•...............................•.............. STUDENTLOAD LIMITS.... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ ... 27 CLASSIFICATION ......... .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ ... 27 28 TEXTBOOKS......•.......................................................................................................................................... GRADES ....... .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ ... 28 SEMESTERREPORTS ........................... GRADE REPORTS........ .................... ................................ ........ .. .. .................... M INIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS ................... ................................ ........ .. .. .................... .... .... .... .................... ................................ ........ .. .. .................... .... .... .... .................... SCHOLASTIC PROBATION OR SCHOLASTIC SUSPENSION .. .. .... .. ........ .. ........................ REMOVAL FROM SCHOLAST IC PROBATION...................... .... .•.•...... .. ................ ADMISSION FROM SCHOLASTICSUSPENSION... ................ ................ ........... 28 ........ .. .. ... 28 29 .... .... .... ................... .... .... ........................ .... .•.•...... .. ................ .... .... ... 29 .... .•.•...... .. ... 29 ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ... 29 30 STUDENTLIFE................................................................................................................................................ STUDENTA CTIVITIES ............... ATHLETICS................ ............ .................... .... .... .... .... ................ ............ .................... .... .... .... .... ................ ............ .................... .... .... .... .... ................ ............ ........... .... .... .... .... ................ 30 ... 30 BASEBALL.........................•...............................•...............................•...............................•.......................... 30 BASKETBALL...... ............ •.. .•....... .... .... ............ •.. .•....... .... .... ............ •.. .•....... .... .... ............ •.. .•....... .... .... ........... 30 ix FOOTBALL ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ ... 30 SOCCER ...... .. ........ ........ ... ..... .... .... ........ ........ ... ..... .... .... ........ ........ ... ..... .... .... ........ ........ ... ..... .... .... ........ ....... 30 SOFTBALL ......•.•.............................•.•.............................•.•.............................•.•.............................•.•........... 30 VOLLEYBALL.. ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •...... 31 W RANGLERBAND.. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 31 WRANGLERBELLES........•...••..............................••..............................••..............................••......................... W RANGLERCHEERLE ADERS..... •....................... 31 ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... 31 RECREATIONAL SPORTS ........... ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ... 31 RANCH DAY................................................................................................................................................. 31 W RANGLERDAY.... .... .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ ... 31 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS .... ..... .. ... .... . ... .. .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ ... 31 STUDENTGOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ..•............ .. .......... .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .......... .. .......... .......... ........ 31 BLUEJACKETS... ........................ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ ... 32 PHI THETA KAPPA.. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... ... 32 CLUBS......... ........ .... .................... RESIDENCE .. .................... ........ .... .................... .... .... .... .................... ........ .... .................... .... .... .... .................... ........ .... .................... .... .... .... .................... ........ .... ... 32 .... .... .... ................... 32 ROOM AND BOARD•... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 32 CAFETERIA ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ... 32 RESIDEN CEHALLS .. .... ................ ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ........ .... .... ... 32 ROOM APPLICATION .......... ................•..... CAMPUSSAFETY .................... ............ .................... TITL E IX AND NON - DISCRIMINATION EDUCATIONAL ... ....... ................•..... ... ....... ................•..... ............ .................... ... ....... ................•..... ............ .................... ... ... 33 ............ ........... 33 ..... .... .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... .... .... ................ ... 33 PROGRAMS ......... .......... .............•........ .......... .............•........ .......... .............•........ .......... ........ 34 DEGREEAND CERTIFICATEREQUIREMENTS............. ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ....... 34 X CORECURRICULUMCERTIFICATEOF COMPLETION................. .............. .................. ............. 34 ............ ............... 34 .............. .................. CERTIFICATEOF COMPLETIONFORA SPECIFICFIELDOF STUDY.. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. .. .. .... .................... 34 CERTIFICATE/ AWARDS IN SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL FIELDS..................................................................................... CORECURRICULUM.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......•......................... ......•......................... CORECURRICULUMREQUIREDCOURSES.............................•.• DEGREES .............................•.• ......•......................... .............................•.• ......•...... 34 ........... 35 36 & CERTIFICATES ..••..............................••..............................••..............................••......................... . ... ......... 36 GENERALSTUDIESMAJOR ...... . ........ •....... •.............. . ........ •....... •.............. . ........ •....... •.............. . ........ •....... •...... 36 ASSOCIATEOF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE......................................................................................................... 37 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE.............. . ... ............................ . ... ............................ . ... ............................ ASSOCIATEOF APPLIED SCIENCEDEGREE.. .. .. .. ............ .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... 38 A LLIED HEALTH (ABI LENEONLY) .. .. ...... .. ...... .. .. .................. .............. .................. .............. .................. ............. MEDI CALASSISTING...................................................................................................................................... 38 38 Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting -level II Certificate ........................................................... 39 Administrative Medical Assisting -l evel I Certificate ............................... ......... .................. ......... ............. 39 Clinical Medical Assisting-level I Certificate ........ ............ ........................... ..................................... ........ 40 Pharmacy Technician .............................................................................................................................. 40 Pharmacy Technician-level II Certificate ......... .................................. ................................ .................... .. 40 Respiratory Care/The rapy ............ .......................... ........................... ........ .................. ............................ 40 Surgical Techno logy ........ ........................... ................ ........... ................................ .............................. ..... 42 Associate in Applied Science Degree-Surgical Technology .............................. ........................... ............. 42 Surgical Technology -level I Certificate ............................... ................................................................... 43 Automotive Technology .................................................................................................................. 43 Automotive Technology-level II Certificate .................... .................................... ........................... .......... 44 Automotive Performance-level I Certificate ......................... ............................ ............... ................ ........ 44 Automotive Driveability -level I Certificate .................. ........................... ........................................... ...... 44 Basic Under Car Technician Marketable Skills Award ........................................ ............ ........................ . 44 Biotechnology ................................................................................................................................. 45 Biotechnology Technician- level I Certificate .................................................................................... ...... 45 Business Systems Technology .............................................................................. ........................... 45 xi Business Systems Technology -Level II Certificate ...................................... ...................... ........................ 46 Business Systems Technology -Level I Certificate ............................. ............... ................... ...................... 46 Accounting Marketable Skills Award ............... ............ ......... ........ ....................... ....... ............ ....... ........ .. 46 Business Communication Marketable Skills Award ...................... .................. ...................... ................... 47 Records Managem ent Marketable Skills Award ............................................................. .................. ....... 47 Child Development and Early Childhood (Abilene Only) .............................................................. .47 Child Development and Early Childhood -Leve/ II Certificate .................... ................ ............... ................. 48 Child Development and Early Childhood -Leve/ I Certificate ................................... ........................... ....... 48 Child Development and Early Childhood-Credential Training ...... ......... ............................. ...................... 48 Cosmetology (Cisco Only) .............................................................................................................. 49 Operator -Level I Certificate ................... ......................................... .................. ........................... ............ 49 Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................... 50 Criminal Justice-Level II Certificate .............. ............ ............................... .................... ............................. 51 Criminal Justice-Leve/ I Certificate ....................... ........................... .................. ............ ..................... ...... 51 Firefighter Cert ification -B asic (Abilene Only) ..................................... ................................ ........... 51 Basic Firefighter Certification- Level I Certificate .......................................... ................................ ... 52 Fire Science (Abilene Only) ..................... ................................ ................................ ....................... 52 Fire Technology-Level II Certificate ...... ................ ................. .......... ................ ........................... .............. 53 Fire Science -Level I Certificate .................................. ..................... ......................................................... 53 Indu strial Techno logy (Abilene Only) ..................................... ................................ ....................... 53 Industrial Technology-Level II Certificate ......... ................... ........................... ........................... .............. 54 Industrial Technology -Level I Certificate ............. ..................................................... ............ ................... 54 Refrigeration/Air Conditioning -Level I Certificate ..................................... ...... .................. ...................... 55 Welding Technology (Abilene Only) ........................... ................................................................... 55 Welding -Level I Certificate ........................................ ....... .................... ................................................... 55 Welding -Advanced Level I Certificate ................................................. .................................. ................... 55 Welding -Level II Certificate ............................................ ................. ........... ........... ................. ........... ...... 55 Basic Welder .............................. ........ ................... ........ .............. ............... ......... .......... ................ ........... 56 HVAC Technician ................. .................. ........................... .......... ............... ....... ........................... ............ 56 Management (Abilene Only) ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 56 Management -Level II Certificate .................. ........... ............................. ...................... ............... .............. 57 Management -Level I Certificate .................. ........ ........................... .................. ............ ..................... ...... 57 Nursing (Abilene Only) ......................................................................... ................................ ........... 57 Vocational Nursing (Abilene Only) ............................... ................................ ................................ ... 59 Vocational Nursing -Certificate .................................. ...... .................. ...................................................... 60 Real Estate (Abilene Only) ............ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 61 xii Sales Person -Level I Certificate ....... ........................... ..................... ......................................... ................ 61 WOR KFORCEEDUCATION/CONT INUING EDUCATION.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ .... ............................ 61 .... ................... Guarantee of Job Competency ................................................................................................................ ELEARNING@ OscoCOLLEGE..... ... ..... ........ ................ ... ..... ........ ................ ... ..... ........ ................ 61 ... ..... ........ ... 61 Virtual College of Texas .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ....... 62 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ... .... ...... ........•..... ... ..... ... ...............•..... ... ..... ... ...............•..... TEXAS COMMON COURSENUMBERING SYSTEM(TCCNS) ........ .. ................... ... ... 63 ... ..... ... ...............•..... ........... .. ................... ........... .. .......... 63 ACCOUNTING.. ...... .. .. .... .... .... ........ ............ .... .... .... ........ ............ .... .... .... ........ ............ .... .... .... ........ ............ ... 60 61 A GRICULTURE.............................................................................................................................................. A LLIED HEALTH ..... .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ............ ....... 62 PHARMACYTECHNICIAN .. .. . ....... .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ... 64 65 RESPIRATORYCARE/THERAPY......................................................................................................................... SURGICALTECHNOLOGY.................. ........ .... . ................... ........ .... . ................... ........ .... . ................... ........ .... . .. 68 ANTH ROPOLOGY.... .. .. .... ... ... . ... .. .... ............ .... ... ... . ... .. .... ............ .... ... ... . ... .. .... ............ .... ... ... . ... .. .... ............ ... 69 ARTS ... ........ ........................ .................... ................................ AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY..... .... ........................ BIOLOGY.............. .................................... BIOTECHNOLOGY ................... BUSINESS..................... .................... ................................ .... .... ........................ ... 69 ................................ .... .... ........................ .... .... ................... 70 ........ ........ .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ........ ........ .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ........ ........ .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ... 72 .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ ... 73 ............ .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ....... 75 BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS................................................................................................... BUSINESSSYSTEMST ECHNOLOGY ............. ............ .................... CHEMISTRY........... .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ............ .................... CHILD D EVELOPMENTAND EARLYCHILDHOOD............................................ COMMUN ICATION.. .. .. .. .. ................ ................ ................ ................ ............ .................... ............ .................... ... ............................. ................ ................ 75 ....... 75 ............ ....... 77 ... .................... ................ ............... 78 81 COSMETOLOGY ...... , ... .... .. .. .... ........ , ....... , ... .... .. .. .... ........ , ....... , ... .... .. .. .... ........ , ....... , ... .... .. .. .... ........ , ....... , ... ... 81 xiii CRIMINAL JUSTICE.. .. .. .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ ... 83 .... .... ........ ................ .. ... .... .... ........ ........... .. ... .... .... ........ ........... .. ... .... .... ........ ........ ... .. ... .... .... ........ ....... 86 DANCE......... ................... DEVELOPMENTALEDUCATION...........•.•..... ... ....... ..............•.•..... ... ....... ..............•.•..... ... ....... ..............•.•..... ... ... 87 DEVELOPMENTALENGLISH.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •........... ............ ........ •...... 87 DEVELOPMENTALMAT HEMATICS.. ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 88 Developmental Reading ........... .................. ................................ ................................ .............................. 88 ECONOMICS.. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... 89 ENGLISH....... , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ............ ........ , ....... , ... ... 91 FIRE SCIENCE ....... ...................... .. .•............................ FIRETECHNOLOGY ..... ................................ .. .•............................ .... ........ .... ................ .. .•............................ .... ........ .... ................ .. .•.............. 93 ... 94 .... ........ .... ................ FRENCH ....... ............ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ .... .. . ... ...... ........ ........ ... 96 96 GEOLOGY.................................................................................................................................................... GERMAN .. .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ .... ............ .... .... ........ ... 97 GOVERNMENT..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . 97 HISTORY.............. .... .................... HUMANITIES ......................... ........ .... .................... .... ............................ ........ .... .................... .... ............................ ........ .... .................... .... ............................ ........ .... ... 97 .... ................... 98 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ....... .... .... .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ............ ........ .•.•.. .. .... ... 98 KINESIOLOGY.•.•........ ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... ............ .... ... ..•.•.. .. .... . 10 1 MANA GEMENT.. ...... .. ........ .... .... ............ .... ........ .... .... ............ .... ........ .... .... ............ .... ........ .... .... ............ .... . 104 M ATHEMATICS.•..... ... ....... ................•..... M EDICAL ASSISTING............... MU SIC. .... ................ ... ....... ................•..... ............ .... ................ .... ........ .... ................ ... ....... ................•..... ............ .... ................ .... ........ .... ................ ... ....... ................•..... ............ .... ................ .... ........ .... ................ ............ .... ..... 107 .... ........ .... ................ NURSING .........................•...............................•...............................•...............................•........................ ... . 106 . 107 111 PHARMACYTECHNICIAN.. .. . .•....... .... .... .... ........ •.. .•....... .... .... .... ........ •.. .•....... .... .... .... ........ •.. .•....... .... .... .... ..... 115 xiv PHILOSOPHY ............. .... ........ .... ............ .... .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ .... .... ........ ................ . 115 PHYSICS....................... ................ ................... ............. ................... ............. ................... ............. ............. 115 PSYCHOLOGY............. ... .... ... . ................. ... ........ ... . ................. ... ........ ... . ................. ... ........ ..................... ... . 116 REALESTATE......... .... ...... .. .... .... .... ........ .... ...... .. .... .... .... ........ .... ...... .. .... .... .... ........ .... ...... .. .... .... .... ........ .... . 116 RESPIRATORYCARE/THERAPY.. .... .... ........ .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... ............ ........ .... .... .... . 118 SOCIOLOGY................................................................................................................................................ 118 SPANISH....... ... ............. ................ ... ............. ................ ... ............. ................ ... ............. ................ ... .......... 118 SPEEC H ........ ........ .... ........ .... ........ ........ .... ........ .... ........ ........ .... ........ .... ........ ........ .... ........ .... ........ ........ ..... 119 SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 119 THEATRE.. .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... ............ .... .... .... .... .... . 119 VOCATIONALN URSING ................... ...... .. .... .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ .... ... ... ...... ........ ........ . 121 WELDING .................................................................................................................................................. COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ......................... ........................ .... .... ........................ .... .... ........................ 121 .... .... ......... 121 FACULTY.. .......... . .......... ... .... ...... .. ......... ... ..... ... .... ...... .. ......... ... ..... ... .... ...... .. ......... ... ..... ... .... ...... .. ......... ... . 121 STAFF.. ..... ... ........ .... .... .... .... ..... ... ........ .... .... .... .... ..... ... ........ .... .... .... .... ..... ... ........ .... .... .... .... ..... ... ........ .... . 126 INDEX...................................... ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 131 xv Calendar 2014-2016 Cisco College offers the following semesters: Fall Winter -mester Spring May-mester Long Summer Summer I Summer II August-meste r Please check our website (www.cisco .edu) or our current printed schedule of classesfor these important dates: Online Registration Abilene Late Registration Cisco Late Registration First Class Day Holidays Last Day to Register Payment Deadlines Last Day to Drop with a 'W' Final Exams Graduation Dates General Information Mission The mission of Cisco College is to provide high-quality learning opportunities that promote student success in an ever-changing global environment. Cisco College seeks to encourage life- long learning and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by maintaining an open-door admissions policy and providing a comprehensive array of learning, service, and life experiences that wi ll motivate and challenge students. In order to meet the needs of a diverse constituency, the College offers a variety of programs and courses in academic higher education, workforce development, and personal growth development. Faculty participates in continued professio nal development with a commitment to research and innovation as a basis for curriculum development . Associate's degrees designed for transfer to a university, associate's degrees and certificates designed for direct entry into the workforce, and opportunities for job skills continuing education and personal life enrichment are all a part of the dynamic offerings found at Cisco College. Support services complement the focus on learning and assist the faculty in helping students pursue their educational goals at Cisco College. Developmental studies designed to help students prepare for college-level course work and a variety of student success programs are instrumenta l in providing students with a strong foundation for achieving their goals. As a member of the Texas state system of publicly supported institutions of higher education, Cisco College provides the educational programs and supporting activities prescribed by the Texas Legislature, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Cisco College Board of Regents. The College seeks to be effect ive in accomplishing its mission by employing an institutional effectiveness program of learning, assessment, planning, evaluat ion, and improvement activities Mission and Vision Goals 1. Offer Life-long Learning Opportunities: Offer high-quality, life- long learn ing opportunities in academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, continuing workforce development, developmental college-preparatory course work, faculty and staff development, and personal enrichment. 2. Focus on Students: Focus on students through caring and responsive faculty and staff and through support services that promote access,oppo rtunity and student success. 3. Provide a Life-long Learning Environment: Provide an environment with appropriate facilities, resources, and staffing that support the life -long learning mission of the college. 4. Enhance Quality of Life: Initiate programs, activities and opportunities that enhance quality of life, encourage tolerance for diversity, engage in the service of others, and partner with the community to meet various educational needs. Ethics and Philosophy At Cisco College, ethical standards and a commitment to excellence are the foundations for creat ing an environment of life -long learning. The college is committed to fulfilling its mission by providing a positive, encouraging and success-oriented environ ment . All members of the college community are encouraged to act with mutual respect, integrity and professionalism towards one another and when representing the college to the greater community. College policies that support innovation, sponsor collaboration, maintain open communication, encourage students and employees to adapt to change, call for effic ient and effective use of college resources, and promote and protect the rights of each individual in the college community are enforced. This includes freedom from harassment and freedom for students and employees to develop and learn . Cisco College adheres to both state and federal regulations and policies and accepts its responsibilities to students, employees, and the taxpaying citizens of Texas. The college strives to meet these responsibilities with fairness, accountabi lity and integrity. Guiding Principles The principles that guide ou r expectations of learning and working together at Cisco College reflect our values as a community of learners and educators. The college's commitment to ethical standards is demonstrated through these principles. Learning: We believe an emphasis on teaching and learning should be the guiding force behind everything we do at Cisco College. Respect : We respect and value each and every student and employee as a unique individual making an important contribution to the College. Integrity : We work and interact with honesty, integrity, and mutual trust- looking beyond self-interests and without hidden agendas. Communication: We listen carefully and communicate respectfully, giving genuine consideration to multiple perspectives and diversity of thought . 2 Cooperation: We wo rk together to achieve common goals, offering support and building consensus. Joy: We encourage fun and laughter, taking joy in our work and our learning while celebrating our successes. Innovat ion: Always striving to improve, we encourage innovation and risk tak ing without the fear consequences for unsuccessful endeavors. History The history of Cisco College began in 1909 with the opening of a private school known as Britton Training School. This school operated successfully unti l military involvement in Wor ld War I so depleted the number of students that it was forced to close. In 1923, the Christian Church of Texas reopened the institution as Randolph College and operated it unti l 1932 as a four -year church-related school. Financial shortages required the college again to be closed. On May 8, 1939, Cisco citizens succeeded in gett ing legislation enacted which created Cisco Junior College as a part of the Cisco Independent School District. Such was the successof this venture that, in 1956, the college was separated from the public schools, and a Board of Regents was elected. Today, Cisco College is an open enrollment, public, two-year institution whose mission is to provide quality learni ng experiences for its diverse student popu lation. Academic transfer courses, career and technica l education courses and continuing education courses are offered to support the needs of the traditional and non-traditional students . Cisco College serves a primarily rural segment of West Central Texas. The main campus in Cisco functions as a traditional college campus with dormitories, athletics, band, and other student activities. The Abilene Educational Center is a commuter on ly location, offering a wide range of both day and evening classes to both traditional and non-traditional students. Location Cisco is conveniently located in Eastland County betwe en Fort Worth and Abilene, where Highways 183, 206 and 6 intersect Interstate 20. The area enjoys a moderate climate with an average temperature of 64.9 degrees, an average rainfall of 28 inches and an altitude of 1,600 feet. Farming, ranching, oi l and factories bolster the economy . The terrain consists of low, rolling hills of red clay, dotted with groves of post oak trees and low-lying areas of sandy loam where pecan and mesquite trees intersperse the oaks. The 92-acre campus in Cisco rests atop a hill one mile north of the town and presents a beautiful view of the surrounding country. Nearby Lake Cisco provides exceptional recreationa l activities, and West Central Texas is a mecca for dove, quail, turkey and deer. The city of Cisco provides churches of many faiths, a supportive local government, and several dining and lodging options as we ll as excellent public schools. The moral atmosphere is wholesome with a minimum amount of crime, and the nearly 4,000 people are friendly and supportive of the College and its students . Forty miles west of Cisco is home to Cisco College's second location. The Abilene Educational Center, opened in 2004, offers a full schedule of classes. The 38-acre site at 717 E. Industrial Boulevard in Abilene has served to enhance the outreach and impact of Cisco College in West Central Texas. The state-of-the-art 81,000 sq. ft. facility offers wire less capabilities and can accommodate up to 3,600 students. 3 Over 120,000 friendly people who take great pride in their hometown and the Western heritage of the area live in Abilene. It is known as the commercial, educational, medical and cultural center of a 22-county trade area and is home to Dyess Air Force Base. Admissionand withdrawal Applications for admission should be directed to the Admissions Office. The student is responsible for meeting all admission requirements; failure to do so within a reasonable period of time after registration may cause the student to be placed on non-credit status for work in which the student is enrolled. Steps for Admission Completion of the fol lowing is necessary to gain admission to Cisco College. 1. APPLICATIONFORADMISSION Application for admission is available online at www .cisco.edu. 2. OFFICIALTRANSCRIPT • High School - An official transcript from an accredited high school must be filed with the Admissions Office before full admission is granted. • Transfer - All official transcripts must be presented before students transferring from other colleges can be accepted. The transcripts must also show evidence of honorab le dismissal. Do not send partial or incomplete transcripts unless requested to do so. • Examination in Lieu of Transcript - An applicant may be admitted w ithout a high school diploma if the high school class to which the applicant belonged has graduated, the applicant is at least 17 years old and has passed the General Education Development {GED)Test. • Specialized Admission Options - See page 5 for specialized admission options and the required documentation. 3. TEXASSUCCESSINITIATIVE Submit scores for the Texas SuccessInitiative (TSI)or submit proof of exemption . Exemptions are listed on page 8. Students who have not taken the TSI test and who are not eligib le for an exemption must contact the Cisco College Counseling Office for TSI testing information. Transfer students must also meet TSI requirements. 4. HEALTHEXAMINATION A student wishing to participate in Collegiate Athletics at Cisco College must have a physical examination at his own expense by his own medical doctor and submit the results on the Health Certificate to the approp riate Ath let ic Coach. 5. BACTERIALMENINGITISVACCINATION Cisco College in compliance with Texas Education Code, Section 51.9192, Subchapter Z, as amended by the 82°d Texas Legislature, now requires the bacterial meningitis vaccination for all entering students enro lling in classes. Students must provide to the Cisco College Admissions 4 Office, a certificate signed by a health practitioner indicat ing they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. Cisco College and the Texas Education Code make these provisions applicab le to entering students on ly enrolling or transfe rring to Cisco College on or after January 1, 2012 (students age 22 and above are exempt from vaccination requirement) . For information and questions concerning the required bacterial meningitis vaccination, please refer to the Cisco College website or contact the Cisco Adm issions Office at 254-442-5130 or email admissions@cisco.edu. 6. RESIDENCYINFORMATION Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule 21. 731 requires each student applying to enroll at an institution to respond to a set of core residency questions for the purpose of determining the student's eligibility for classification as a resident. See the Cisco College website, www .cisco.edu, to access the Oath of Residency form and answer these questions . Submit the completed form to the Admissions Office. 7. REGISTRATION Registration at Cisco College is done online utilizing Campus Connect. New students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Office to learn how to use Campus Connect. 8. PAYMENT OF TU ITION AND FEES: A student is not officially enrolled until the completion of the payment process. The payment process for fall, spring, or long summe r sessions can be completed as follows: • A student may pay tuition and fees in full prior to the beginning of the semester, or • A student may contract with Nelnet formerly FACTSManagement Co. for an installment payment plan. To learn more about this installment payment plan, review the brochure provided by Cisco College or access e-Cashier on the Cisco College website at www.cisco .edu, or • A student may use awarded financia l aid if it is of sufficient amount to meet the minimum required payment, or • A student may use a contractual arrangement with a third -party. In th is case, it is the student's responsibility to make certain that the Cisco College Business Office has copies of all necessary paperwork . Transfer Admission From Another College Applicants transferring from another institut ion must submit an official transcript of their college or university record. Transfer students are eligible to enroll at Cisco College if they are eligible to enroll in the college from which they are transferring. The following conditions restricting the transfer of credits apply : • Courses taken for credit in which a student has earned a passing grade may be transferred from any college accredited through one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. Transfer credit will not be given for developmental, remed ial, or any other non-degree credit course. 5 • Transfer students seeking a degree from Cisco College must obtain an evaluation of transfer credi t s. The evaluation of t ransfer credits is done on a course-by-course basis by t he Cisco College Counseling Office and will assist the student in prepar ing the proper degree plan . Approved courses transferred to Cisco College will be documente d on t he student's academic transcr ipt . Students transferring to Cisco College will be evaluated for college readiness in one, two or all three areas of the Texas Success Init iat ive. Students not qualifying as college-ready in all areas will be required to test in those areas prior to enrollment. Students must bring transcripts to a counselor for evaluation of this exempt ion. This should be done several weeks prior to registration to prevent delays in enrollment. Specialized Admission 1. EARLY ADMI SSIONS PROGRAMS High schoo l students who have complied with the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative and t he Texas Adm inistrat ive Code governing dual credit may enroll in college classes. Course opt ions are determined by the college and independent school district . For dual credit admissions requirements and program specifics please reference the Dual Credit Handbook located at www .cisco.edu. 2. INDIVIDUAL APPROVAL Any person who is not a graduate of an accredited high school may be admitted for one semester to any class below the sophomore level on the basis of satisfactory performance on a standardized entrance assessment (ACT, SAT, GED), personal recommendations, or other criteria which are determined to be necessary by the College in order to make a valid admissions decision. 3. TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Admission requirements in certain technical programs may vary. These variations are noted under the specific programs in t his catalog. 4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Prospective students who are not legal citizens of the United States and are planning to enter the U.S. on an F-1 visa will need to submit the fol lowing required documentation no later than t he stated deadlines, fo r consideration of acceptance to Cisco College. Please submit all documents, includin g the $100.00 (USD-US dolla r) application fee, in one packet. IMPORTANT NOTE : If a packet is incomplete , an email identifying the missing requirements will be sent . All of the admission requirements must be met prior to the 1-20 being issued . 1. $100.00 (USO-US dollar) non-refundable Internat ional Student Application Fee-t his fee must be received before a student ID is issued to a student. DUE TO THE COSTAND EXPENSEOF MAILING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIESAN 1-20 WILL NOT BEISSUEDUNTIL THE $100 (USD) APPLICATIONFEEIS RECEIVEDFROM THE APPLICANT. This is a required fee and is charged to ALLinternational students and is not covered by 6 scholarships. This fee will need to be submitted in the form of a cashier's check or money order made out to Cisco College!. *IMPORTANT: All documents that are not in Englishmust be accompanied with an official translation. 2. International Application Please print and complete this application. 3. Certificate of Health Please print this form and take it to your medical doctor to be completed and signed. 4. Legible copies of immunization records for: Diphth eria and Tetanus (within the last 10 years), Bacterial Meningitis (within the last 5 years), Poliomyelitis (types I, II and Ill), Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Please note: if records are not in English, translation is required. 5. Official transcripts of completion from high school or a secondary school, and official transcripts from all colleges attended. If the transcript is not in English, translation will need to accompany the official transcript. 6. Confirmation of Financial Resources Form Please print this form and have your, or your sponsor's, financial institution complete, sign, and seal the appropriate areas. Also, submit financial evidence of $15,000.00 USD, such as a current bank statement or official letter from the bank. Both documents must not be older than six (6) month s at th e time you begin classes. Please note: if you have been granted a scholarship for a Cisco College sport, you will need to submit evidence of the difference between the scholarship amount and the $15,000.00. You will also need to have funds to cover the $100 {USD) application fee. 7. If English is not your native language, the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required. Website: www.ets.org/toefl Score report minimum scores: PBT- 500; iBT- 61 The IELTSscore is also accepted, the minimum score is 6. Institution Code: 003553. 8. Any documentation showing proof of dependents (if applicable). 9. A copy of the front page of your passport showing your name, country of origin and the expiration date of the passport. 10. Statement of Understanding Pleaseprint and complete. 11. Copies of all 1-20's issued since initial entrance into the United States, if applicable. All international students are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage prior to the first classday. Cisco College requires that all international students must have health and accident insurance for the length of time the student is enrolled in classes. The student may not allow health/accident insurance to lapse during their enrollment at Cisco College. The coverage for health/accident insurance must be purchased through ISO Student Health Insurance at the following website: https:/ /secure.visit-aci.com/insurance/lSP/start.aspx F-1 students wanting to transfer from another U.S. college must submit the following items in addition to those listed above, no later than the stated deadlines: 1. A copy of your F-1 visa. 2. A copy of your 1-94 card (front and back). 3. A copy of your current 1-20(all three pages). 4. A copy of your Social Security card, if you have already been issued a card/number since having been in the United States. 5. An Advisors Report completed by your current International Student Advisor. 7 Prospect ive students who have been granted acceptance to Cisco College will be notified by letter and an init ial 1- 20, as soon as your documents have been processed. The student can then go to their Embassy to obtain the F-1 visa, unless they are already in the United States on an F-1 visa. Cisco College accepts F-1 visas on ly. Please note that students who do not have a Social Security number will be issued a Cisco College ID number . Concurrent International Students International students who are enrolled full -time at another college/un iversity and who have SEVISrecords that are maintain ed by that institu t ion, but wish to concurrently enroll in cou rses at Cisco College, will need to submit the following documents to the Internat ional Student lia ison in order to register for courses at Cisco College. 1. Off icial transcript from curren t college or university 2. Proof of t he Bact erial Meningitis vaccine given within the last five years 3. Copies of curr ent 1-20, passport, F-1 visa, and 1-94 4. An Advisors Report completed by you r current Internat ional Student Advisor Documents must be submitted by stated deadlines for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Deadlines for mini mesters are as follows: Novem ber 1st for t he December mini -mester April 1st for th e May and July mini-mesters July 1st for the August mini-mester Each student will need to contact the International Student Liaison at rpipk in@cisco.edu and receive confirmation of documents received prior to filling out the on -line application for Cisco College. A Cisco College ID number will be issued to students who do not have a Social Security number. SUBMIT ALL ITEMS TO: International Student Liaison Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, Texas 76437 All items must be received by the Internat ional Student liaison according to the following deadlines: • July 15 for the Fall semester • November 15 for t he Spring semester • Apr il 15 for the Summer semesters 8 Texas Success Initiat ive The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a program designed to ensure students attending public colleges and universities in Texas have the necessary reading, math and writing skills to be successful in college-level coursework. The Texas Success Initiative involves an assessment component (TSI test) and includes both an individual advising component and a developmental education program for those students who do not place into college-level coursework. Students who are not exempt from the Texas Success Initiative (see exemptions below) must present TSI test scores in order to register. These test scores are used to determine appropriate academic placement into courses. Students who are exempt must present official documentation of their exemption in order to register. Students who need to test may contact the Counseling Office for information on testing. Texas Success Initiative Exemptions Students are exempt from all requirements of the Texas Success Initiative and are free to enroll in collegelevel coursework if they provide official documentation of one of the following: ../ They have graduated with an associate' s or bachelor's degree from a institution education . of higher ../ They are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas Nationa l Guard or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment . ../ They were, on or after August 1, 1990, hono rably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States. ../ Students may be exempt from one, two or all three sections of the Texas SuccessInitiative if they have met standards on one of the following tests : a. ACT- composite score of 23 or higher and a minimum of 19 on the English section will exempt a student from the reading and writing sections of the TSI. A composite score of 23 or higher and a minimum of 19 on the math section will exempt a student from the math section of the TSI. Scores must be less than 5 years old and from a national test administration . b. SAT- a combined verbal score (critical reading) and mathematics score of 1070 or higher and a minimum of 500 on the verbal (critical reading) section will exempt a student from the reading and writing sections of the TSI Test. A combined verbal (critical reading) and Mathematics score of 1070 or higher and a minimum of 500 on the math section w ill exempt a student from the math section of the TSI Test. Scores must be less than 5 years old at the time of registration and from a national test administration. c. TAKS-a minimum scale score of 2200 and an essay score of 3 or higher on the English language Arts on the 11th Grade exit-level TAKS wil l exempt a student on the reading and writing sections of the TSI. A minimum scale score of 2200 on the Mathematics section of the 11th grade exit-level TAKS will exempt a student on the math section of the TSI. Test scores must be less than 5 years old at the time of registration. d. STAAR-An end of course (EOC)score of Level 2 on the English Ill EOCwill exempt a student on the reading and writing of the TSI. An EOCscore of Level 2 on the Algebra II EOC will exempt a student on the Mathematics of the TSI. Scores must be less than 5 years old . 9 Transfer Students Transfer students not exempt by any of the above exemptions may also be evaluated for college readiness by previous coursework in one, two or all three areas of the Texas Success Initiative . Students not qualifying as college-ready in all areas will be required to test in those areas prior to enrollm ent . Students must bring transcripts to a counselor for evaluation of this exemption . This should be done several weeks prior to registration to prevent delays in enro llm ent . Students who need to t est may contact the Counseling Office for information on testing. Temporary Texas Success Initiative Waivers A student enro lling in a Level I Certificate Program wil l have Texas Success Initiative testing requirements waived as long as the student enrol ls on ly in the coursework for a Level I Certificate. Unless otherwise exempt, a student will need to take the TSI prior to enrolling in any coursework towards a degree that is outside the Level I Certificate. Minimum Documentation Requirements The following documents are required prior to registration for a student's permanent file in the Admissions Office: Application, Oath of Residence, offic ial Texas Success Initiative (TSI) placement scores, proof of exemption from the Texas Success Initi ative, high school transcript, college transcr ipts, GED. If for any reason these documents are not provided prior to registration, grades will be held, and a student may not enroll for the next semester. Questions should be directed to the Dean of Enrollment Services. Withdrawals Student Withdrawal Students may withdraw from a course through the online registration system, by contacting a college counselor or by completing the appropriate withdrawal paperwork in the admissions office. Please check the college website for student withdrawal deadlines. Should circumstances require that a student total ly withdraw from the College prior to the giving of final examinations, he/she must OFFICIALLYWITHDRAW THROUGH THE ADM ISSIONS OFFICE.Any student who stops attending class and fails to officially withdraw is subject to a grade of F in each course. Administrative Withdrawal Cisco College reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student from a class, a program, or from the College for circumstances such as: • • Unmet financial obligation(s) to the College Health reasons that constitute a danger to self, to others, pending the outcome of competent medical evaluation and/or treatment • Threats to the safety, life or property of members of the academic community , including act(s) in violation of federal, state, civil, or crim inal laws or city ordinances, regardless of whether the act occurred on or off campus and regardless of whether the individual is ultimately convicted of the act • Disruption of the educational process • Suspension or expulsion from the College • Failure to respond to an officia l summons from a College officia l 10 The withdrawn student may also be removed from the campus and barred from re-enrollment until such time as specific conditions have been met. The penalty may be imposed effective with the date of the circumstance and/or violation, or as otherwise appropriate . Financial Aid Several financia l aid programs are available to students. Funds for these programs are provided by Cisco College, by the state and federal governments. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need, merit, and/or performance in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work programs. Information may be found on the Cisco College website or requested by phone or by e-mail. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Students seeking aid from the Pell Grant Program, College Work -Study Program (CWSP), the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG),Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG),and The William D. Ford Federal Student Loan Program MUST complete a Free Applicat ion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The online version of the FAFSAis available at http://www.fafsa.ed .gov. A hard copy version of the FAFSAcan be obtained from high schools, colleges, the Financial Aid Office at Cisco College, or by writing: Federal Student Aid Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, D.C. 20044. When completing the application, the Cisco College Tit le IV code number (003553) must be entered at the appropriate place in order for the College to receive the information and issue the aid. Grants/Waivers Activity Grants for Athletic and Performing Arts A number of students are awarded activity grants each semester for their participation in a College-sponsored program in athletics or fine arts. The amount of the award varies from $100 per semester to a full grant payment of tuition, fees, room and board . Awards are granted for participation in: Footbal l, Men's Baseball, Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Softball, Wrangler Belles (Women's drill team), Wrangler Cheerleaders, and the Wrangler Band. For info rmation and an application, students should contact the appropriate director or coach of the activity in which they are interested by phone or by e-mail. High School Valedictorian/Salutatorian Waivers The State of Texas requires all state institutions of higher education to waive the tuition for students graduating valedictorian from an accredited Texas high school. Cisco College complements the state required waiver by extending th is to Salutatorian and absorbing any additiona l fees. Proof of high school graduation status must be submitted to the Business Office. For more information on this program, please contact the Dean of Business Services. Federal Pell Grants The federal Pell Grant Program is authorized by the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. The Pell Grant is designed to provide an eligible student with a foundation of aid to help pay for his/her first undergraduate degree. The money is provided by those persons paying federal taxes. The award amount is based upon the documented financial need, the number of hours in which a student is enrolled and the annual federal award schedule. Completion of the FAFSAis required. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)The federal SEOG is a program designed to help students with "exceptional" financial need pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Eligibility and amount is determined by documented need and the institution . Completion of the FAFSAis required . 11 Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) The TPEG is funded th rough tuit ion payments at Cisco College to assist students demonstra ting financial need. Eligibility and amount are determined by documented need and the institution. Completion of the FAFSAis required. Texas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG) The TEOG is offered to eligible students, as available, to attend institutions of higher education in Texas. Eligibility is determined by documented need and the institution. The amount of the award cannot exceed the cost of tuition. Completion of the FAFSA is required . Veterans Program Financial Assistance Cisco College is approved by t he Texas Workforce Commission as a college in which veterans may enroll for degree courses or for technical study. Educational Assistance is available to all qualified veterans whi le attending college. Vete rans should make application for benefits with Cisco College in advance of registration. Minimum Academic Standards for Students Receiving VA Educational Benefits A student who is receiving VA educational benefits must maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain those benefits . A student who does not maintain the minimum satisfacto ry progress requireme nts shall be reported to the Veteran's Administration Regional Office (VARO)as making unsatisfactory progress. Scholarships Cisco High School Class of 1947 Memorial Scholarship This scholarship fund was established by the Cisco High School Classof 1947 for the purpose of providing Cisco High School graduates financial help and encouragement to continue their education at Cisco College. The availability and amount of the scholarship will vary each year according to income generated by the scholarship fund. Students needing information regarding this scholarship may contact the Vice President for Student Services. M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis, with preference given to graduates of high schools located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. It is available for fall and spring semesters only to students enrolled at the Cisco College Abilene Educational Center. The scholarship recipient must enroll full -time , comp lete 12 or more semester hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each semester to continue the scholarship, w hich is available fo r up to four semesters. Information and an applicat ion may be obtained from the Cisco College website under Financial Aid or from the Dean of Counseling. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Woody Endowed Memorial Scholarship M iss Mildred Woody, who was an educator in Abilene for many years, has endowed a scholarship in memory of her parents Mr . and Mrs. Clifton Woody . This scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted into the Cisco College nursing program. Selection is made by the nursing faculty. The amount of the scholarship is determ ined by available proceeds from the endowment. The recipient must enroll fu ll-time, complete 12 or more semester hours, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA each semester to continue the scholarship. Information is available from the nursing department in Abilene. Room Waiver Scholarship Each year, the College accepts applicat ions for room waiver scholarships on a room available basis. A stude nt living in one of the 36 counties within a 100-mile radius of Cisco who will be enrolled full time and receive no other Cisco College institutional scholarships is eligible to apply. This scholarship waives room cost. Eligibility and retention of the scholarship is for four semesters only, on a room -available basis, and is subject to several conditions, including making satisfactory academic progress. Information is available from the Counseling Office . 12 Loans William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Cisco College participates in the Will iam D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This program rep laced the Federal Stafford Loan Program beginning with th e fall 2010 term . The subsidized direct loan is a need based student loan. Eligibility is determined when the student completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)and othe r required paperwork. The interest on subsidized loans is paid by the government when the student is enrolled at least half time, during the six month grace period, and during periods of authorized deferments . The unsubsidized direct loan is not based on financial need, and the student is responsible for all accrued interest. Interest payments do not have to be made while the student is enro lled at least half time, or during grace or deferment per iods. Students applying for unsubsidized direct loans must also comp lete the FAFSAand other financial aid paperwork . Employment CoJlege Work Study Program (CWSP)The CWSPis a joint program financed by federal, state and local funds. The program is designed to provide campus employment to students demonstrating fi nancial need. A college workstudy student wi ll generally work 12 hours per week, with work hours arranged to fit the student's academic schedule. The rate of pay is the current minimum wage, and the student is paid monthly. Eligibility is determined by documented need, and applicat ion for a work-study position is made at the College Financial Aid Office . Completion of the FAFSAis required. Rehabilitation Assistance The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (D.A.R.S.) offers financia l assistance for tuition and non-refundable fees in addition to services for students, who have qualified disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the student has been approved by D.A.R.S. Through this State agency, rehabilitation services are available to assist disabled persons to become employable . Application for this type of assistance should be made to the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitat ive Services, Abilene Field Office, 1969 Industrial Blvd. Abilene, TX 79602. The Abilene phone number is (325) 690-3800 and the Abilene fax number is (325) 690-3823. Other offices may be located by contacting D.A.R.S., 4800 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78756, (800) 628-5115 or TIY (866) 581-9328 or by visiting the D.A.R.S.website at http://www.dars.state.tx .us/drs . Title IV Return Policy A statutory return of awarded aid will be calculated for a student who withdraws or stops attending classeson or before the sixty (60%) percent point of the enrollment period (calculated using calendar days) in which Title IV aid is received, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, as published in the November 1, 1999, Federal Register. Refunds will be calculated according to the following guidelines as set forth in Section 4848 of the Higher Education Act, Determination of Withdrawal Date The percentage of the payment period (or period of enrollment) the student attended before withdrawing will be determined by the date of a student's withdrawa l. (The withdrawal date is identified as the date a student officially withdraws from the college. The student's last documented date of attendance at an academically-related activity, or the midpoint of the enro llment period are used to determine date of withdrawal for a student leaving without notifying the college.) Return Calculation The amount of Tit le IV aid earned will be calculated by multiplying the total Title IV aid (other than Federal Work Study) for which the student was awarded by the percentage of time enrolled. The amount earned will be compared to the amount disbursed. If less aid was disbursed than was earned, the student may receive a late disbursement for the difference . If more aid was disbursed than was earned, the amount of Title IV aid that must be returned w ill be calculated by subtracting the earned amount from the amount actually disbursed. The return calculation of Title IV funds may result in the student owing a balance to Cisco College 13 and/or the Federal Government. The responsibility for returning unearned aid between the college and the student will be established according to the portion of disbursed aid that could have been used to cover institutiona l charges and the portion that could have been disbursed directly to the student once institutional charges were covered . Time Frame The return of unearned Title IV funds to the Department of Education is completed in 14 days, but no later than 45 days after the determined date of a student's withdrawal. Post-withdrawa l disbursements of earned Title IV aid funds to a student's account (for allowable charges) are completed in 30 days, but no later than 180 days after determined date of withdrawal. Post-withdrawal disbursements to a student for earned Title IV funds in excess of outstanding educationally related charges are completed as follows: (1) Loans in 30 days, but no later than 180 days after determined date of a student's withdrawal and (2) Grants in 14 days but no later than 45 days after determined date of a student's withdrawal. Order of Return The return of unearned Title IV funds are administered in the following order: Unsubsidized Direct Loan, Subsidized Direct Loan, Pell Grant, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). For more information regarding Title IV refunds contact the Director of Financial Aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid To be eligib le for federal Title IV aid at Cisco College, federal regulations require that a student must make satisfactory academic progress toward his/her degree or certificate in order to continue to receive federal Title IV aid. Failure to make satisfactory academic progress can result in a probationary period and, if not corrected, suspension from financial aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards There are three (3) federally mandated standards a student must meet to maintain satisfactory academic progress: 1) Quantitative Percentage (Attempted Hours/Earned Hours); 2) Quantitative Time Frame (Maximum Time Frame for Completion); and 3) Qualitative Measure (Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0). Quantitative Percentage Students must complete a minimum of 67% of the course work in which they are enrolled each semester. The chart below indicates the attempted credit hour totals and the number of credits that must be completed to meet this requirement. Satisfactory Academic Progress 67 % Complet ion Rote Requirement Attempted Semester Hours Earned Semester Hours M ust be Greater Than or Equal to: Grade Point Average 21 14 2.0 20 13 2.0 19 13 2.0 18 12 2.0 17 11 2.0 16 11 2.0 15 10 2.0 14 14 9 2.0 13 9 2.0 12 8 2.0 11 7 2.0 10 7 2.0 9 6 2.0 8 s 2.0 7 s 2.0 6 4 2.0 5 3 2.0 4 3 2.0 3 2 2.0 2 1 2.0 1 1 2.0 Quantitative Maximum Time Frame (M TF) A student is allowed financial aid only for the number of semesters necessary to complete his/her degree or certification program, and the maximum can be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program. For example, a program that takes 4 semesters to complete would have a maximum time frame of 6 semesters. In making a determination of satisfactory progress, probation, and suspension, all college work taken will be computed whether completed at Cisco College or at other educational institutions, and whether or not financial aid was received. Successful Completion of CoursesStudents must successfully complete at least sixty-seven (67%) percent of all hours attempted as of their enrollment on the official count day each semester at Cisco College. This includes both developmental and college-level course work. Successful completion is measured by grades of A, B, C, and D. Grades of F (failing), W (withdrawal), and I (incomplete) are counted toward the total hours attempted, but not successfully completed each semester. Qualitative Standa rd Grade Point Average In addition to successfully completing 67% of their coursework each semester, students must earn a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 each semester thereafter . Grades of A, 8, C, D, and F contribute toward the cumulative GPA. Grades of W (withdrawal) and I (incomplete) do not. Transfer grades are not included in the Cisco College GPA calculations. The dropping of courses, or comp lete withdrawal, will not reduce the number of hours that must be completed each semester to maintain satisfactory progress. Financial Aid Probation For students not meeting the academic progress requirements at the end of a semester, the probationary period is the next semester (fall or spring) in which the student enrolls in classes. A student will be eligible for aid during the probationary period, but must achieve satisfactory academic progress during the first probationary per iod to return to good standing the next semester in which he/she enrolls. 15 Financial Aid Suspension A student who does not make satisfactory progress during the first probationary period will be suspended from all Title IV financial aid the next semester of enro llment until all satisfactory progress standards are met. A student who has financial aid suspended can return to a probationary status only and cannot return to good standing. A second suspension period may not be appealed. How to Remove Probation A student will return to good standing if he/she earns 67% of the same number of credit hours in which he/she was enrolled when the probation status occurred, if the cumulative grade point average is 2.0. How to Remove Suspension A student will return to probation status if while on suspension from Title IV aid he/she earns 67% of the same number of credit hours in which he/she was enrolled when the suspension status occurred, if the cumulative grade point average is 2.0. Exceptions A student placed on financial aid suspension due to unavoidable or extraordinary hardships which may have influenced his/her ability to meet the satisfactory academic progress standards may appeal the suspension. Examples of unavoidable hardships include illness or injury of student or family member, separation or divorce, involved in accident or natural disaster, death in immediate family, or other personal problems that affected class participation and or grades. Appeal Procedure A financial aid suspension appeal process information sheet must be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. The appeal must be completed and submitted to the Director of Financial Aid, according to the directions indicated on the appeal process information sheet . The appeal should include a written statement by the student with the appropriate supporting documentation explaining the reasons the minimum satisfactory academic progress standards were not achieved. The appeals committee and the Director may place conditions upon the receipt of any financial aid for those appeals where aid is reinstated. Students submitting documentation and completing the appeals process will be notified by the Directo r of Financial Aid of the results. Director of Financial Aid 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 To allow proper time for processing, appeals should be submitted by no later than two weeks prior to the first class day of the term. For further questions regarding the appeals process contact the Director of Financial Aid . Tuition and Fees Current tuition and fee information can be found on the College website at www .cisco.edu. Prorated Tuition and Fee Policy Cisco College students who officially drop a course or courses and remain enrolled, or who officially withdraw from all courses shall have their mandatory tuition and fee charges prorated according to the following schedule: Fall and Spring Semesters Prior to the first classday During classdays one to fifteen During classdays sixteen to twenty 100% 70% 25% 16 None After the twentieth classday Summer Semesters Prior to the first classday During classdays one to five 100% 70% During classdays six and seven After the seventh classday 25% None Flex Entry and Non-Semester-Length Courses Prior to the first classday 100% After first classday refer to the table provided by the College BusinessOffice Class days refer to the number of calendar days the College normally meets for classes, not the days a particular course meets. If a class does not materialize and is canceled by the College, 100% of the tuition and fee charges will be credited to students. Late-registering students will have the time already elapsed in the semester counted against them. Refunds will be paid approximately 45 days after the semester begins. Financial Aid may be impacted by unsatisfactory academic progress (see page 10}. Continuing Education Refund Policy No refund of tuition and/or fees is allowed for any Adult Vocational and Community Service Course, unless the course is canceled by the College. Texas Tuition Rebate Program In accordance with Senate Bill 1907, as passed by the Seventy-fifth Texas Legislature and modifying Texas Education Code Sec. 54.0065, Cisco College part icipates as appropriate in the Texas Tuition Rebate Program for certain undergraduate students. The Program provides, in part, that a Texas resident student enrolling for the first time in an institution of higher education during the Fall of 1997 semester (or later} may be eligible for a $1,000 tuition rebate if, at the time the baccalaureate degree is awarded, the student has attempted no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to complete the degree. This includes transfer credits and course credit earned exclusively by examination. Students interested in the Program may contact the Counseling Office for further information and requirements. Registrationand Advisement Orientation Cisco College provides a new student orientation program at the Cisco Campus. New students to Cisco College are highly encouraged to attend a new student orientation session. Orientation is designed to assist new students with the transition to Cisco College, to advise them and to prepare them for online registration (all students will register online.} Students should contact the Counseling Office at the Cisco Campus for new student orientation. Advisement Students who have not comp leted all sections of the Texas Success Initiative are required to see an advisor every semester for assistance with course selection. Both Cisco College locations have full -time counselors available to assist with degree plans and provide college and university requirements. Counselors are also available to assist with course placement based on placement test scores. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution are urged to become acquainted with the degree requirements of the particular institution to which they will transfer so that duplication and loss of credit might be avoided . Students not intending to transfer to a four-year college will be permitted greater freedom in the 17 selection of courses. Although administrators, counselors, and faculty advisors can assist in the proper selection of courses, the final responsibility for degree-planning must always rest with the student. Testing and Placement The Counseling Office is responsible for administering several testing programs. Cisco College administers the TSI at both locations and the GED in Cisco. Assistance in administering correspondence exams and Virtua l College of Texas exams during regular office hours is available by prior arrangements with the Counseling Office. Information on course placement based on TSI Test scores is also available through the Counseling Office . Developmental Education For students who need preparation for college-level content due to a variety of factors, ranging from having difficulty in a particular subject area to returning to school after a period of time, Cisco College offers comprehensive developmental education courses. The purpose of these courses is to provide crucial preparation for success in college-level Mathematics, English and Reading intensive courses. Enrollment in Developmental Education courses is based upon student placement (typica lly via the TSI) and may include any combination of developmental English, developmental Mathematics, and developmental Reading. Based on test score placement, students will be placed in the appropriate level of remediation and are expected to proceed through the appropriate sequence (for example, from DERW 0402 to DREW 0403) and then on to a reading-intensive collegelevel course. A grade of 'C' or higher will allow a student to progress to the next developmental course or to the next appropriate college-level course. Cisco College requires students begin to address their academic deficits in the first semester in which they enroll. The College also requires students continue taking developmental coursework each long semester until they are college-ready. Students who are enrolled full -time during a long semester must register for all of the developmental areas in which they place. Students who are enrolled part -time during a long semester must register for a class in at least one of the developmental areas in which they place. Developmental students enrolling in summer te rms or mini-te rms may only register for classes in which they are college-ready or that do not require college-readiness. All full time developmental students are required to enroll in EDUC1100 Learning. Believing success is linked to student engagement and to practice, Cisco College has increased each Developmental course to a four -credit hour format . This includes a mandatory lab component for all Developmental classes. The Developmental Lab is scheduled by students at the time of their enrollment with a variety of times available. Labs are staffed by Cisco College instructors who can assist students w ith any difficulties and provide them with supplemental instruction. Additionally, labs are equipped with computers which provide for students the best computer -guided assistance available for students. Cisco College is committed to providing students with the most support and the best opportunity to find success. In order to ensure adequate preparation and a better level of success, developmental students are restricted from enrolling into certain college-level courses until they are deemed college-ready (have passed the particular developmental sequence with a 'C' or better or have earned a satisfactory score on a TSI approved retest). Students who are enrolled in developmental English may not enroll in English 1301, English 1302, or any literature course. Students who are enrolled in developmental Reading may not enroll in History 1301, History 1302, Government 2305, Government 2306, or Psychology 2301. Students who are enrolled in developmental Mathematics may not enroll in Mathematics 1314 or higher. Schedule Change Schedule changes w ill be allowed on line for one week after classesstart. 18 Alternative Credit Awards Transfer of Credit to Cisco College College-level coursework satisfacto rily completed at a regionally accredited college or university , including courses w ith a grade of 'D,' will be accepted for transfer to Cisco College. Developmental coursework is not transferred as credit but is considered in determi ning a student's Texas Success Initiative status. A course-bycourse evaluation of t ransfer work fo r students seeking a Cisco College degree or certificate w ill be completed by the Counseling Office during the first semester of attendance at Cisco College. Receipt of official transcript(s) is required for admission, and is required before transfer coursework will be posted to a student's transcript . Students must enroll for a semester before coursework will be posted to a transcript. St udents wanting to know how coursework will t ransfer prior to enrollment must provide a counselor with a copy of their transc ript(s). Acceptance of transfer coursework does not guarantee applicability of coursework to a certificate or degree. This will be dependent on the pr ior coursework and the student's chosen certificate or degree. Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower Division Courses If an institution of higher education (i.e., the receiving institution) does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education (i.e., the sending institution), the receiving institution shall give written notice to both the studen t and the sending institution that transfer of the course credit is denied. This wr itten notice shall include the reason(s) for denying the credit, procedures for resolving transfer disputes for lower -division courses and instructions for appealing the decision. A student who receives this written notice may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated off icial at either the receiving or the sending institution. The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with THECBrules and/or guide lines. If the t ransfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of denial, the sending institution may notify the Commissioner in writing of the request for transfer dispute resolution, and the receiving institution shall notify the Commissioner in writing of its denial and the reason(s) for the denia l. The Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee shall make the final determination about a dispute concerning the t ransfer of course credit and give written notice of the determ ination to the involved student and institutions . Credit for Professional Certifications Students holding Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards Examination (TCOLE)Certificat ion may be eligible to receive college credit in Criminal Justice coursework. Students holding a current Child Development Associate Credential (National Credential) may be eligible to receive college credit in Child Care Developmental/Early Childhood coursework. Students holding a Basic Firefighter Certificate from the Texas Commission on Fire Protect ion may be eligible to receive credit for college coursework. In addit ion, Intermediate and Advanced Certificate Firefighting Training may also be eligib le for college credit. Students must provide documentation of their certificate to a counselo r to receive credit. Students must enroll fo r a semester before credit will be posted to a transcript. Acceptance of the coursework does not guarantee applicability of the coursework to a certificate or degree. This will be dependent on the credit awarded and t he student's chosen certificate or degree 19 Credit for Military Services Veterans that submit a form DD-214 to a counselor may receive two (2) semester hours of KINE credit . Additional credit (up to six credit hours) may be awarded upon the presentation of military transcripts (AARTS, SMART, etc.). Credit by Examination College Level Examination Program (CLEP) A student may earn credit by examination through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Cisco College will award credit for only specified subject examinations for a student that presents an official score report with qualifying scores. To obtain a current list of the CLEPTests accept ed, w it h the required scores and the courses that wi ll be credited, please contact a Counselor or check the Cisco College website. To receive credit for an English course, a student must pass the required multiple -choice section and take and pass the optional essay. The optional essay must be sent to Cisco College and will be graded by the Department of Language and Communication. Students with acceptable scores must see a counselor to request to have the credit added to their transcript. Credit will be reco rded on a student's t ranscript with the notat ion "CLEP Credit" after a student has been enrolled for a semester . Such credit earned by examination may not be used to meet the residency requirement for graduation. Students planning to transfer CLEPcredit(s) to another college or university shou ld check with that school as to its policy on transferring and accepting CLEPcredit. College Board Advanced Placement (AP) A student may earn credit by examination through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program . Cisco College will award credit for selected AP tests for a student that presents an official score report with qualifying scores on those tests that are accepted by the inst it ution. To obtain a current list of the accepted AP tests with the required scores and the courses that will be credited, please contact a Counselor or check the Cisco College website . Students with acceptable scores must see a counselor to request to have the credit added to their transcript. Credit will be recorded on a student's transcript w ith the notation "AP Credit" after a student has been enrolled for a semester. Such credit earned by examination may not be used to meet the residency requirement for graduation. Students planning to transfer AP cred it(s) to another college or univers ity should check with that school as t o its policy on transferring and accepting AP credit. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program A student that graduates from the International Baccalaureate (18) Diploma Program will be eligible for credit at Cisco College. An 18 Diploma graduate with an overall score of 24 or higher, with at least a 4 on each exam, will receive a minimum of 24 semeste r hours of credit. An 18 Diploma graduate with an overall score of 24 or higher, but who does not receive at least a 4 on each exam, may receive less than 24 semester hours of credit. To obtain a current list of the 18 exams, w ith the required scores and the courses that will be credited, please contact a Counselor or check the Cisco College website. Students with acceptable scores must see a counselor to request to have the credit added to their transcript. Credit will be recorded on a student's transcript with the notat ion "18 Credit" after a student has been enrolled for a semester. Such credit earned by examination may not be used to meet the residency requirement for graduation. Students planning to transfer 18 credit to another college or university should check with that institution as to the policy on trans ferring and accepting 18 credit. 20 Dropping Courses A student may drop a course with the permission of his/her advisor and the Counseling Office, until a date four (4) weeks before the start of final examinations. Students dropping courses will receive a grade of 'W' for each course dropped. A fee of $10 will be charged for each course dropped. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of F. Under Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, "an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education." This statute was enacted by the State of Texas in the Spring of 2007 and applies to students who enroll in a public institution of higher education as first -time freshmen in the Fall of 2007 or later. Any course that a student drops is counted toward the six-course limit if "(1) the student was able to drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty; (2) the student's transcript indicates or will indicate that the student was enrolled in the course; and (3) the student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the institution." A Cisco College student affected by this statute that has attended or plans to attend another institution of higher education should become familiar with that institution's policies on dropping courses. Recordsand Information Privacy Privacy of Information Cisco College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA),as amended, which provides that all students and former students of Cisco College have the right to inspect their educational records (including records, files, documents, and other materials that contain information directly related to students and are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a person acting for such agency or institution). Responsibility for protection of the privacy of student educational records rests primarily with the Dean of Enrollment Services. Under the law, at the postsecondary level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect a student's educational records. This right is solely limited to the student. Outlined below are limitations which exist on students' rights to inspect and review their educationa l records, as published in the Guidelines for Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Revised Edition 1995, a publication of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Students' Access to Their Educational Records All students have the right to review their educational records, with the following exceptions as outlined by FERPA: l. Financial information submitted by parents 2. Confidential letters and recommendations placed in their files prior to January 1, 1975, provided these letters were collected under established policies of confidentiality and were used only for the purposes for which specifically collected 3. Confidential letters and statement of recommendation, placed in the records after January 1, 1975, to which the students have waived their right to inspect and review and that are related to the students' admissions, application for employment or job placement, or receipt of honors 21 4. Educat ional records containing informat ion about more than one student; however, in such cases, the institution must permi t access to that part of the record which pertains only to the inquiring student To review records, students and former students may go to the appropriate office of record (e.g., Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office), present a valid photo identification card, and ask to review the record. If it is an inappropriate time to retrieve the record on short notice, students may be requested to complete a "Request to Review Educational Records" form . Because of various circumstances, the College may delay to a maximum of 45 days the release of the records for review. The College is not required to provide accessto records of applicants for admission who are denied acceptance or, if accepted, do not attend. Under the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," the following is designated as directory information and may be made public, unless the student desires to withhold all or any portion of it : Student's name, local address, home address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major fie ld of study, milita ry status, participat ion in offic ially recognized activities and sports, dates of college attendance, degrees and awards received and the most recent previous educationa l agency or institution attended by the student. Students wish ing to withhold any or all of this information should complete the appropriate form, available at the Admissions Office, within 10 days after the first class day. The form is also available on the College website . Forms received by mail must be accompanied by a copy of a photo ID. SocialSecurity Numbers Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a) requires that when any federal, state or local government agency requests an individual to disclose his/her social security account number, the individual must also be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory or other authority the number is solicited and what uses wil l be made of it. Accordingly, students or applicants for admission as students are advised that disclosure of a student's social security account number (SSAN)is required as a condition for admission as a student at Cisco College, in view of the practical administrative difficulties which would be encountered in maintaining adequate student records without the continued use of the SSAN. A randomly generated identification number is issued to each student to be used by students and college personnel in place of the SSANfor accessing student data in the Cisco College administrative system. Cisco College personnel will continue to have access to the student SSANin the Cisco College administrative system as necessary to verify the identity of the student, and as a student account number (identifier) in order to accurately record necessary data. As an identifier, the SSANis required for such activities as determining and recording eligibi lity for admission as a student; dete rmining and recording eligibility for student financial assistance to include loans, scholarships and grants; recording entitlement to and payment of scholarships, grants, allowances; issuing student ident ification cards; and such other related requirements which may arise. Authority for requiring the disclosure of a student's SSAN is grounded on Section 7(a)(2) of the Privacy Act, which provides that an agency may continue to require disclosure of an individua l's SSAN as a condition for the granting of a right, benefit, or privilege prov ided by law, where the agency required this disclosure under statute or regulation prior to January 1, 1975, in order to verify the identity of an individual. Cisco College has, for several years, consistent ly required the disclosure of the SSAN on student applicat ion forms, and other necessary student forms and documents used pursuant to statutes passed by the State of Texas 22 and the United States, and regulations adopted by the agencies of the State of Texas and the United States, and the Board of Regents. Diplomas and Certificates Students who will be completing their program of study, and are eligible to receive an Associate's Degree or Certificate w ill need to apply for graduation and pay the appropriate fee. Counselors at both the Cisco Campus and the Abilene Educational Center have graduation applications available . Transcripts A written request signed by the student is requ ired for the Cisco College Admissions Office to send a transcr ipt of the student's permanent record to another college. A Cisco College transcript request form is available on the college website under the 'Alumn i and Friends' tab . There is no additional charge for transcripts sent through regular postal service. There will be a $20 charge for transcripts sent by fax and a $25 fee for two -day express transmission of transcripts . A t ranscript will not be sent for students who have failed to make satisfactory arrangements for payment of all financial obligat ions to the College. Student Support Student Success Programs The goals fo r the programs included as Student Success Programs are to enhance and undergird the academic experience of Cisco College students. Some of the programs in this area include tutoring, academic recovery, Early Alert/Academic Intervention, SuccessSeminars and Wrangler SuccessNewsletters. These programs are available at both locations and to all Cisco College students. Student Success Programs staff are available on line, by phone or by appointment. Tutoring Peer tutoring is available in select subjects for all studen ts at Cisco College. Commonly, tutoring wil l be offered in mathematics, some sciences and other general core curriculum classes (history, sociology, psychology, and government). Tutors can also offer assistance to students in general study skills. There is no charge for tutoring services. Schedules vary each semester and will be posted on the Cisco College website and at various locations on the Cisco campus and the Abilene Educational Center. Questions related to tutoring, including ways to set up on line tutoring assistance, should be directed to Student SuccessPrograms at (254) 442-5022 OR (325) 794-4439. Academic Recovery Students who are strugg ling academically or who are attempting to correct struggles from previous semesters are encouraged to work with Student SuccessPrograms. A var iety of strategies are available to assist students onto a structured path of academic success. Any student in need of assistance should contact the Director of Student SuccessPrograms or go on line to the Cisco College website and link to Student SuccessPrograms. Early Alert/ Academic Intervention Any student who is str uggling academically in a class or who has given an instructor a sign of potential struggles (i.e., poor class attendance, disengagement in the classroom, low scores, etc.) may be referred to Student Success Programs. An alert from an instructor or instructors set into motion an intervention system aimed at 23 preventing students from putting themselves in academic peril. This program is intended to encourage and assist students. Wrangler Success Seminars Various seminars related to academic success in college are available to all students at Cisco College. Topics such as classroom skills, learning styles, test taking, time management, adjustment to college, and others are included in this program. All seminars are available online anytime in the form of PowerPoint slides while a number of seminars are on line in either audio or video format. Each semester, SuccessPrograms will host face-to face seminars as well. Wrangler Success News letters Periodically throughout the academic year (August-May), a newsletter containing helpful information about college and academic successwill be published. This newsletter is available online . Wr iting Center The Writing Center, run and delivered by English professors and instructors, helps students plan, organize, write, format, and revise their college writing assignments from any college course. The Writing Center on the Cisco campus is located within the Maner Memoria l Library between the tutoring Center and the ITV room; Abilene Educational Center is located in room 122. Dual Credit Having college credit and college experience prior to high school graduation can be a great benefit to the overall successof students ; therefore, Cisco College provides a broad program of dual credit to area high schools. Representing more than 20 high schools, some 800 students earn credit from Cisco College while they complete their high school curr iculum. Cisco College seeks to provide quality courses w ith a high level of rigor while providing excellent, responsive service to our high school partners . Questions related to dual credit should be addressed to the Coordinator of Dual Credit Programs. For dual credit admissions standards and other general information, accessthe dual credit handbook at cisco.edu. Transition Centers The Transitions Center, with locations at both Cisco College sites provides services and access to all students for the continuation of their educational goals. Center staff host educational awareness activities and provide transfer assistance across the College. The Center prov ides on-site t ransfer advising and access to recruiters and personnel from universit ies around the state . The Center serves as an information resource for students interested in the myriad of opt ions open to them after Cisco College. The Transitions Center in Cisco is located in the Student Life Building; in Abilene, the Center is in Room 111. Hours and availability of programs and transfer recruiters are posted at each Center and on the college website. Library Services Cisco College Libraries offers students, faculty, staff, and Eastland County resident's access to over 30,000 print materials including reference, books, movies, journals, and magazines . Maner Memorial Library on the Cisco campus hold several special collections. The Texas Collection consists of books abou t t he Lone Star State and by Texas aut hors . The Randy Ste ffen Collection includes the artists print reference collec t ion as well as original works of art, reproductions and memorabilia. The libraries are equipped with intern et connected computer labs and works tations that allow students to use our extensive online database and 24 electronic book collection . Also provided at each of the libraries are reference librarian services, in-depth research interviews, library research skills classes, and access to Cisco College's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) through the Cisco College Library web page . Additional services include wireless access, media services, study areas, and copy and scanning services. Maner Memorial Library on the Cisco campus houses an interactive television classroom. Students and faculty can request holding from either the Maner or AEC branch . Requests of materials from alternate sites will take approximately 72 hours to become availab le. Millions of additional items may be access t hrough t he use of the Inter -Library Loan system (ILL). Requests may be placed online or through a librarian . Faculty may place cou rse materials on reserve through either lib rary . Students may access these materials through the circulation desk . Both library locations work together to offer Cisco College Students, faculty, staff, and community residents with a comple te and professional library service and experience . contact info rma t ion for the librarians can be Mo re information found including online at LibraryServ icescisco.edu/s/926/index.aspx?s id=926&gid =l&pg id=299 or by directing questions in Cisco to the Maner Library staff at (254)442-5026 or in Abilene to the AEC Library staff at (325)442 -4481. Counseling Services The Counseling Office offers a range of services to support the student services mission of Cisco College. The Office is under th e supervision of the Vice President of Student Services and has as its goal to provide services and assistance to support students in the attainment of their educationa l goals. Some of the services provided to students are course advisement , testing and placement , career and personal counseling, orientation and assistance for special populations. Career Counseling Students who are undecided about their educational future may avail themse lves of several services of the Counseling Office. First, the Counseling Office offers career testing that utilizes the Strong Interest Inventory to assist students in making a career choice. Secondly, the Counseling Office maintains career information and resources at both library locations. This information ranges from occupational information to labor and market data to assistance with resume writing and interview skills. Thirdly, job placement assistance is available for Cisco College technical program graduates. Additionally, listings of full and part-time job openings in the community are also maintained by th e Counseling Office. At present, all of these services are provid ed at no charge to students. Persona l Counseling Counselors are available to provide short -term assistance to help students address issues that may be hindering them from succeeding in college. There is no charge for this service, but the counseling is limited and, in some cases, a student will be referred to community resources to better address his/her issues. Special Populations It is Cisco College policy to provide services to students qualifying as "Special Student Populations." Defined by federal law, these populations include individuals with disabilities, individuals from economically disadvantaged families including foster children, Individuals preparing for non-traditional training and employment, single parents, including single pregnant women, displaced homemakers, and individuals with limited English proficiency. 25 Services for qualified individuals may include appropriate educational accommodations, community referrals, and job placement assistance. A student who meets the definition of a "Special Population" student should contact the Special Populations Coordinator in the Counseling office. Academic "Fresh Start" Policy Students who have interrupted their college careers for a period of at least ten consecutive years and who have returned to college may, before completing their first semester of classes, declare academic fresh start. Under this policy, all college-level work done at an earlier date is eliminated from computation of the GPA, and none of it can be applied toward a degree or for credit at Cisco College. Such work, however, will not be removed from the student's scholastic records and transcripts. NOTE:Academic Fresh Start is not needed for work done at another college or university. President ' s List The President's List is published after each regular semester and includes the names of all students who achieve a 4.0 GPA and are enrolled in at least twelve semester hours of academic courses or a full -time technica l program. Developmenta l coursework will not count toward this recognition. Dean's List The Dean's List is published after each regular semester. Eligibility is determined by (1) a GPA of at least 3.5 and below 4.0; (2) no grade lower than a 'C'; and (3) enrollment in at least 12 semester hours of academic work or a full -time technical program. The GPA is determined by dividing the total points earned by the number of hours attempted. Developmental coursewo rk wil l not count toward this recognition. Student Regulations Conduct A student who completes registration pledges to obey all college regulations. Any recognized misconduct, violation of regulations, or unacceptable behavior will be grounds for disciplinary action by the College. A student may be placed on probation or may be suspended from the College for violation of college rules, regulations, and/or policies. Academic Integrity It is the intent of Cisco College to foster a spirit of comp lete honesty and a high standard of integr ity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work they have not honest ly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension. Class Attendance Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work . It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity . (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Instruction.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may require the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. 26 During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the fol lowing requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class t hat meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be fai ling due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For on line or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to accessthe course web site and/or participate in the class for a two -week period , and the professor deems the student to be failing. During a Summer I or II regular face-to -face class, or during a regular semester, seven-week course, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the third absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For Health Sciences/Allied Health Certificate and Degree programs please refer to each student handbook regarding attendance and grades in respective areas. For any mini-semester or summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officia lly withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of "F." The student will receive a grade of "W" for the course if withdrawn befo re the "last day to drop with a "W," and an "F" if withdrawn after "the last day to drop with a "W." Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absences immediately before or after a holiday may be counted as double absences. Student Load Limits The normal student load for a long semester {i.e., fall or spring) consists of 16 to 18 credit hours of coursework. The minimum number of credit hours to be considered a full -time student is 12 credit hours in a long semester. Under exceptiona l circumstances, students whose grades during the preceding long semester have not been below 'B' in any course may take more than 18 credit hours. The normal student load for a mini -mester is three credit hours. Students whose grades during the preceding long semester have not been below 'B' in any course may take up to six credit hours . The normal student load for a Summer 1/11term is six hours . Students whose grades during the preceding long semester have not been below 'B' in any course may apply to take more than six hours. Approval authority for exceeding a normal student load rests with one of the following individuals: Vice President of Instruction; Provost, Abilene Educational Center; Executive Dean of Workforce and Economic Development. A semester credit hour is equivalent to one hour a week of class for a semester of sixteen weeks. Each lecture hour presupposes a minimum of two hours of outside preparation on the part of the student. Classification A freshman student is one who has earned less than 30 semester hours of credit before registration. A sophomore student is one who has earned from 30 to 64 hours of credit. A student enrol led in 12 or mo re semester hours is classified as a fu ll-time student. 27 Textbooks All classes require the use of supplies and learning tools . For many classes, these tools consist of textbooks and workbooks. However, some courses may require e-books, online labs and workshops and/or electronic support equipment (Flash drives, CDs, etc .). A college bookstore where all course materials may usually be obtained is available for the convenience of students. Both new and used textbooks are sold, based on their availability and adoption for use. At the end of the semester, the bookstore may purchase used textbooks from the students if those books will be used for classes the following semester . Grades Semester Reports Final grade reports will be made available online at the end of each semester through Campus Connect on the College website (www.cisco .edu ) to students who do not have a "hold" on their records. Grade Reports At the end of each semester, a report showing all grades will be made available online through Campus Connect on the College website (www.cisco.edu) to each student who does not have a "Hold" on his/her records. Grades and values are as follows: Grade Value** Grade Points Per Semester Hour A 90-100% 4 B 80-89% 3 C 70-79% 2 D* 60-69% 1 F Below 60% 0 w Dropped Course 0 Incomplete 0 *Po licies on t he tr ansferability of the grade of 'D' may vary from one college to another . **S ome degree and certificate programs use alternative grade values. These programs specify grading values in t he program descript io ns. See specific handbooks . The grade of Incomplete ('I') is never given in lieu of an 'F' or 'W.' An 'I' is reserved for situations when a student's work is satisfactory in quality but due to extraordinary circumstances beyond his/her control, it has not been completed. The instructor of record wi ll decide what constitutes extraordinary circumstances. To remove an 'I' from an officia l record, a student must satisfy all course requirements no later than the end of the next long semester. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the 'I' being changed to a grade of 'F.' 28 To earn credit in a course, a student must earn a semester grade of not less than 'D.' Health Sciences students must make at least a 'C' in all required courses in order to progress in the program. Minimum Grade Requirements All students are expected to make reasonable scholastic progress. Specific criteria have been set to determine such progress. Scholastic suspension or probation will result for students who do not meet these criteria. Therefore, a specific grade point has been set by the College for particular situations . ScholasticProbation or ScholasticSuspension 1. A student who enrolls in 12 or more semester hours and passes less than 10 hours and earns 15 grade points will be placed on Scholastic Probation or on Scholastic Suspension if the student entered the semester on Scholastic Probation. 2. A student who enrolls in less than 12 semester hours and passes less than 2/3 of the work with a 1.5 GPA will be placed on Scholastic Probation or on Scholastic Suspension if the student entered the semester on Scholastic Probation. 3. A student transferring to Cisco College from another institution will be placed on Scholastic Probation if he/she left the other institution on Scholastic Probation. 4. Summer coursework is not considered in the determination status. of scholastic probation It is the responsibility of all students to know whether they have passed the minimum required work and whether they are eligible to continue in college. An ineligible student who nevertheless registers shall be dropped by the College. The student shall not receive special consideration on his/her plea of lack of knowledge of scholastic probation or scholastic suspension. Removal from Scholastic Probation A student will be removed from Scholastic Probation at the end of his/her next long semester of enrollment provided the student {a) passes at least 10 hours and {b) earns at least 15 grade points. A student placed on Scholastic Suspension who feels that he/she has circumstances sufficiently unusual to deserve consideration may present his/her case to the Dean of Enrollment Services. The Dean will then refer the matter to the Admissions Committee, which may make an exception to the procedures described above. Admission from Scholastic Suspension 1. The period of Scholastic Suspension is for at least one long semester. A student placed on Scholastic Suspension at the close of the fall semester will be eligible for admission at the beginning of the next summer session. A student placed on Scholastic Suspension at the close of a spring semester is eligible for admission at the beginning of the next spring semester . 2. A student permitted to enroll after the period of Scholastic Suspension has expired will be admitted on Scholastic Probation. 29 3. A student on Scholastic Suspension from another institution may be admitted to Cisco College on Scholastic Probation provided his academic record meets the minimum academic standards required of students enrolled in this institution. A student who is placed on Scholastic Suspension for the second time will be barred from reentering the College unless special permission to re-enter is authorized by the Admissions Committee. Student Life Student Activities From comedians to music, and everything in between, Cisco College Student Activities provide the student body and community with programming and events that are diverse, educationa l, entertaining and fun . Typical programs include movies, dances, educational speakers, tournaments, comedy/variety shows and other special events. Events must be approved by the Dean of Student Life. Athletics Athletic programs at Cisco College compete in Region 5 of the National Junior College Athletics Association. All sports compete at the Division 1 level and offer partial to full athletic scholarships. Baseball The Cisco College baseball team plays in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference, in which the Wranglers regularly make the conference playoffs. The college ath letic facilit ies in Cisco include a baseball field, an indoor hitting facility and a large, well appointed field house. Basketball Cisco College offers women's basketball, playing in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. The team is international in character, attracting students from around the world each year. Home basketball games are played on the Cisco campus in the Schaefer Hall gymnasium. Football The Wrangler football team plays in the Southwest Junior College Football Conference. Home games are played on Chesley Field in Cisco, Texas, and the team has access to an indoor training facility located beside Chesley Field, as well as a field house and practice field on the college campus. As one of the first integrated twoyear football teams in the state of Texas, Cisco College Football has a history of providing qualified athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent. Soccer Cisco College offers women's soccer playing in the North Texas Junior College Ath letic Conference. The soccer team is based at the Cisco Campus in Cisco, Texas. Softball The Cisco College softball team plays its home games on the college softball field, located just south of the fie ld house. Wrangler soft ball plays in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. 30 Volleyball The Cisco College volleyball team plays in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. The team has recently enjoyed success through the conference and into the playoffs. The team plays its home games in the Schaefer Hall gymnasium. Wrangler Band The Wrangler Band is open to any student with previous instrumental exper ience. The band performs throughout the year at sports activit ies, concerts and various other programs. The band has appeared in eight Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades in New York City. Wrangler Belles The Cisco College Wrangler Belles is a dance-drill team . They perform at college footbal l and basketball games, parades and on tours, accompanied by the Wrangler Band. They have been featured on national television several times in Macy's Parades in New York, the Apple Blossom Festival in Washington and the "Stars and Stripes Special" on NBC.Membership is by application and/or audition. Wrangler Cheerleaders The Cisco College Wrangler Cheerleaders is a co-ed cheer group that promotes spirit and enthusiasm by support ing many ath let ic events as well as special events in the community. Team membership is by application and/or audition . Recreational Sports The purpose of the recreational sports program is to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff members t hrough a comprehensive campus recreation program associated with the guidelines of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association, (NIRSA).These guidelines can be found at www .NIRSA.org. Ranch Day Ranch Day was organi zed by the first class of Cisco College in 1941. It is an annual event held in the spring. The western theme is carried out in decorat ions, clothing, ranch-style meals, games, contests, a street dance, a rodeo and other western enterta inment. Wrangler Day Wrangler Day is an annual spring semester event which was created to foster community on the Abilene Educationa l Center campus . Wrangler Day has a western theme; featuring a chili cook-off, food, games, and agricultural activities. This event was designed to create a sense of togetherness for students wi t hin Cisco College's commuter campus located in Abilene, TX. Student Organizations Student Government Association The purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent the Cisco College student body, to initiate and sponsor campus activities and to promote school spirit . The SGA is composed of an elected president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, freshman and sophomore class officers, a faculty or staff advisor and any student who w ishes to be active in campus activities. 31 Blue Jackets Blue Jackets is an organization founded for the forma l purpose of group service. Striving to maintain a wholesome spirit of loyalty among students, Blue Jackets aid any other organization that may call upon them for service while promoting the policies of the institution. Members wearing blue jackets serve as symbols of service on the Cisco College campus. Individuals may join the group by invitation after completing one full semester of at least of 12 semester hours, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Phi Theta Kappa Cisco College is home to the Alpha Gamma Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the two-year college. Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has chapters in all SO states as well as in Canada, Germany and Japan. The society exists to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars and for stimu lation of interest in continuing academic excellence. To be eligible for membership, a student must have comp leted 13 semester hours of associate degree coursework in the previous long semester with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. The student's transcript must not show any D's or F's unless he or she has exercised the "Fresh Start" Policy option. Clubs Cisco College has many special interest clubs and organizations to enhance the College and educationa l experience of students. Currently active clubs include Science Club, Service Club, Media Club and International Club. Residence Room and Board Room and board are required for all resident students. Room and board payment is due at the time of registration; however, arrangements may be made with the Business Office if installment payments are desired. If withdrawal occurs during the semester, room and board may be prorated . Cafeteria The college cafeteria is located in the north end of Wrangler Hall. It follows the official college calendar, closing for all holidays, and is operated during the fall and spring semesters only. The cafeteria serves three meals a day Monday -Friday and two meals on Saturday and Sunday. Students requiring a special diet should submit a note from their physician and a copy of the diet to the Business Office. Residence Halls Cisco College has facilities on the Cisco campus to house both male and female students. At the present time, six air-conditioned residence halls will house approximately 355 students. Each hall is under the supervision of a residence hall supervisor who has the responsibility of ensuring that campus life is supportive of the educational purpose of the College. Residence Halls open shortly before the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and close on the last day of finals. Residence Halls are not open during winter and spring break or the summer semesters. 32 Room Application The application for a residence hall room may be found on the Cisco College website (on the main page of the college website , point to the red 'Student Life' tab and select 'Housing' from the drop down menu), in the back of this catalog, or it may be obtained from the Student Life Office. A fee is required to reserve a residence hall room . Please see the Residence Hall Application for policies regarding this fee . Campus Safety The Campus Safety Department works to provide students and employees a safe wo rking and learning environment . The department assists both the Cisco campus and the Abilene Educational Center (AEC)in meeting this goal. It is the intention of the department to meet this goal with health and safety planning and with training at both facilities for students, faculty and staff . The Campus Safety Department also provides security staffing at the Cisco campus and assists the off -duty officers at the AEC. The Campus Safety Depart ment does not replace other emergency response organizations; it wor ks with them to enhance their ability to provide service to Cisco College campus communities. Title IX and Non -Discrimination Members of the Cisco College community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from discrim ination and sexual harassment, including sexual vio lence. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others . The College believes in a zero tolerance policy for gender-based misconduct . When an allegation of misconduct is brought to an appropriate administration 's attention, and a respondent is found to have violated this policy, serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions are never repeated. Federal and state anti-discrimination laws ensure equality in education and provide for the following: • Students have the right to equal learning opportunities in their schools. • Students may not be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to harassment or other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in any program or activity . • Students may not be required to take and/or may not be denied enrollment in a course because of their sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. • Students have the right to be evaluated and graded w ithout regard to their sex, sexual orientation, or gender ident ity. Cisco College takes allegations of sexual harassment seriously and investigates all reports. Title IX and nondiscrimination education. laws that ensure equality in Sexual harassment of or by schoo l employees or students is a form of discrimination therefore prohibited. Coordinator: refer to federal and state anti-discrimination and is For more information, consult the CC Student Handbook online or cont act the Title IX Director of Student Success Programs, 101 College Heights, Cisco, Texas, or cal l (254) 442 -5022 . 33 Educational Programs Degree and Certificate Requirements Cisco College awards th ree degrees and several certificates as evidence of academic achievement. The curricula for the Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college, or for students desiring the general education contained in the first two years of college. The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) Degree is a specialized associate degree program designed to transfer in its enti rety to a baccalaureate program that leads to initia l Texas teacher certification . The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree is designed for students planning to complete a technica l program . A student may select ONE of the following options for meeting degree requirements: 1. The student may meet the catalog degree requ irements in effect as of the date of his/her first enrollment at Cisco College 2. The student may meet the degree requirements of a later catalog In either case, a student must complete the requirements within five years from the effective date of the catalog selected and be enrol led at Cisco College during the academic year covered by the catalog. Core Curriculum Certificate of Completion Students comp leting the required courses for the core curricu lum will be eligible to earn a certificate of comp let ion . Certificate of Completion for a Specific Field of Study Students comp leting the required courses in a specific field of study curriculum will be eligible to earn a certificate in that field of study. Certificate/ Awards in Specialized Technical Fields Students who successfully complete the course of study prescribed for a Certificate in a specialized technical fie ld will be eligible for the Certificate in that field . A student must make a minimum GPA of 2.0. It is possible for a student to qualify for an Associate's Degree while earning certain Certificates and students are urged to do so. Students in the Health Science program must earn a minimum of 'C' in all courses required for the certificate. Please contact the Counseling Off ice fo r a listing of Texas SuccessInitiative exempt progra ms. Core Curriculum Cisco College has adopted a core curriculum credit requirement of 42 semester hours. This requirement confor ms to guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).The core curriculum serves as a major part of the Associate of Arts and Associate of Arts in teaching degrees. These 42 semester hours may be transferred to any other public institution of higher education in Texas and will be substituted fo r the receiving institut ion's core cur riculum. A student shall receive academic credit for each of the courses at the receiving institution, unless the coordinating board has approved a larger core curriculum at that institution . It should be noted that grades of 'D' may not be considered for transfer . 34 Core Curriculum Required Courses Required of all students earning the Associate of Arts Degree 1. Communication - 6 semester hours a. 6 semester hours of composition (ENGL1301, 1302) 2. Mathematics - 3 semester hours from MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 2412, 2413,2414,or2415 3. Life and Physical Sciences - 8 semester hours of lab science from BIOL 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, or 2421; CHEM 1405, 1411, or 1412; GEOL1403 or 1404; PHYS1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1415, 1417, 2425, or 2426 4 . Creative Arts - 3 semester hours from ARTS1301 or 1313; DRAM 1310 or 2366; ENGL2307; or MUSI 1306 5. Language, Philosophy and Culture - 3 semester hours from ENGL 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326 , 2327, 2328, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2342, or 2343; FREN2311 or 2312; or SPAN 2311 or 2312 6. American History - 6 semester hours - HIST 1301, 1302 7. Government/Political Science-6 semester hours from GOVT2305, 2306 8. Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 from AGRI 2317; ECON 1301, 2301 or 2302; PSYC2301, 2314, or 2319; SOCI 1301 or 1306 9. Component Area - Option 4 SCH. Students may take any course from the 6 areas above not already taken to fulfill the required hours, or 4 hours from the following courses: AGRI 2317; BCIS 1305; BIOL1106, 1107, 1111, 1113, 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409 , 1411, 1413, 2101, 2102, 2121, 2401, 2402, 2421; CHEM 1105, 1111, 1112, 1405, 2123, 2125, 2423, or 2425; ECON1301, 1302, OR 2302; EDUC1100; ENGL1301, 1302, 2307, 2321, 2323, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, or 2341; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GEOL 1403 OR 1404; GERM 1411 or 1412; HIST 2301, 2321, or 2322; MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 2412, 2413, 2414 or 2415; MUSI 1306; PHIL 1301 or 2306; PHYS1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1415, 1417, 2425, or 2426; PSYC2301, 2314, or 2319; SOCI 1301 or 1306; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311 or 2312; SPCH 1315 or 1321. 35 Degrees & Certificates Associate of Arts Degree The A.A. Degree is awarded if the student satisfies the following requirements : 1. Fulfills all college entrance requirements; 2. Satisfactorily completes 60 semest er hours of college work, including the 42 hour core curriculum and 19 hours of electives. No more than six hours of elective credit from technical programs may be counted towards the A.A. Degree. 3. Completes a minimum of 25% of the semester credit hours required for the A.A. degree at Cisco College. 4. Makes a minimum GPA of 2.0 ('C' average) on all work needed for graduation. 5. Satisfactorily settles all business accounts. 6. Meets all Texas SuccessInitiative requirements. General Studies Major An Associate's Degree in General Studies leads to a baccalaureate degree in General Studies. Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composition I ......... ..................... ............. 3 EDUC 1100 Learning Framework .......................... ...... 1 3 HIST 1301 United States History 1 ............................... Fine Arts Music/Arts Appreciation ...... ........................ 3 Elective ................. ............... ............ ............... ............ . 3 Tota l 13 ENGL 1302 Composition 11.............................. ........ ..... 3 Social & Behavioral Science ............................. ............ 3 HIST 1302 United States History II .................. ............ 3 Elective ............................... ........................ ........ ......... 6 Total 15 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER GOVT 2305 Federal Government.. ................ .............. 3 Life & Physical Science ................................................ 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra .................. ..... ................ 3 Elective ......... ........ .......................... ................... .......... 6 GOVT 2306 Texas Government.. ................................. 3 Life & Physical Science .................................... ............ 4 Language, Philosophy & Culture ................................. 3 Electives .......... ................................... ............ ............. 6 Total 16 Total 16 All courses listed in the catalog may be used to fulfill the elective requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree, so long as the course is not simultaneously designated to fulfill a core requirement. Core Curriculum requirements and courses that may be designated for fulfi llment of the Core Curriculum are listed on page 33. Students wishing to transfer into a baccalaureate program at a four year institution may choose, as Associate of Arts Degree electives, courses that fulfill freshman and sophomore level requirements for their major. For suggested Associate of Arts degree plans designed to lead to specific majors, see the departmental web pages at www.ci sco.edu. All students should seek advising regarding course selections for particular majors. 36 Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is a Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. The AAT is fully transferab le to any Texas public unive rsity offering baccalaureate degree programs leading to initia l teacher certification. Students who complete the AAT wi ll be required to meet all entrance requirements of the senior university and should consult the catalog of the senior institution. Education courses require field experiences in the public schools. The A.A.T. Degree is awarded if the student satisfies the following requirements: l. Fulfills all college entrance requ ireme nts. 2. Fulfills prerequisite entry requirements specific to the A.A.T. program. a. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above for all college courses taken prior to beginning the Education courses b. Completion of 24 semester hours with a grade of 'C' or above in: English 1301; Speech 1315; Psychology 2301; and Math 1314 c. TSI scores: 351 in Reading; 350 in Math; essay of at least 4 with 363 sentence skills score. 3. Completes a minimum of 25% of the semester credit hours required for the A.A.T. degree at Cisco College. 4. Satisfactorily completes a degree program comprised of 60 semester hours, depending on the type of init ial Texas Teacher Certification being sought. Although the Cisco College core curriculum serves as its foundation , this degree program also mandates successful completion of specific education and content-based courses. 5. Satisfactorily settles all business accounts. Associateof Arts in Teaching Leading to Initial TexasTeacher Certification EC-6;4-8, EC-12Special Education;8-12, EC-12Other than SpecialEducation Freshman Year FIRST SEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composition I ........................................... 3 HIST 1301 Un ited States History 1............................. .. 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra or options .............. ... ..... 3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer App ................ ............. 3 Science ........................................................................ 4 Total 16 SECONDSEMESTER ENGL 1302 Composition 11...................... ...... ............... 3 HIST 1302 United States History II. ................. ....... ..... 3 SPCH 1315 Pub Speaking ......... ..................... ............... 3 PSYC2301... ........................... ................. .......... ........... 3 Science ........ .................... ........ .................................... 4 Total 16 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER Humanities ............ ................ ........... ................. ....... ... 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government ........... ..................... 3 Science ................... ........................................... ....... ... 3 MATH 1350 Fundamenta ls of Math 1........................ .. 3 EDUC 1301 Intro to the Teaching Prof .............. ..... .... . 3 Total 15 SECONDSEMESTER Visual/Performing Arts ........ ........... ................ ............. 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government ...................... ..... ........ 3 MATH 1351 Fund of Math 11........ ........ ........... ........ ..... 3 EDUC 2301 Intro to Specia l Pops ..................... ............ 3 Kinesiology .................................................................. 1 Total 13 37 Associate of Applied Science Degree The A.A.S. Degree is granted if the student satisfies the following requirements: 1. Fulfills all college entrance requirements . 2. Satisfactorily completes a prescribed two-year t echnical program (specifi c courses identified in information pertaining to specific degree), including 15 semester hours of college level, academic transfer courses drawn from the following categories: o o o Humanities/ Fine Arts - 3 semester hours Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 semester hours Natural Science/Mathematics - 3 semester hours 3. Completes a minimum of 25% of the semester credit hours required for the A.A.S. degree at Cisco College. 4. Makes a minimum GPA of 2.0 ('C' average) on all work needed for graduation. 5. Satisfactorily settles all business accounts . 6. Meets all Texas Success Initiative requirements. Some technical programs are offered only at one location. These programs are designated "Abilene Center" or "Cisco Campus" by each respective curricu lum. Allied Health (Abilene Only) The Department of Allied Health offers programs that prepare its graduates to become key members of the healthcare team. Students may pursue coursework leading to a major in Medica l Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy and Surgical/Operating Room Technology. Coursework available at Cisco College allows students to prepare for employment in a variety of community and institutional healthcare settings and/or pursue advanced degrees in health -related studies. The All ied Health programs require an application process for admission. The deadline for comp leting the application for each Program varies. Please check with the Allied Heath Assistant. To be accepted into any of the Allied Health programs, all applicants must complete their background check, finger printing, drug screen and immunization records. Medical Assisting Medical assistants perform routine administrative tasks in offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on office location, size and specialty. The Medical Assisting Technology program offers three options: a two -year Associate in Applied Science Degree, a two-yea r level two Certificate in Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting and two one-year Certificates in Clinical Medical Assisting or Administrative Medical Assisting. The Medica l Assisting Technology program provides courses for those who wish to be employed by docto r's offices, clinics and other health care settings . Completion of the Medical Assisting Technology level two certificate or A.A.S. degree prepares the graduate to test for the national certification exam from the AAMA. No credit is given for experiential learning. The Cisco College Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep .org) on recommendation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB),an autonomous unit within the American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE). 38 Associate in Applied Science Degree-Medical Assisting Must complete o minimum of 25% of the required credi t hours at Cisco College to earn degree FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER ENGL 1301 Compos ition I .................................... ....... 3 MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology ................. ............. 3 MDCA 1321 Admin Procedures .................................. 3 MD CA 1409 A & P for MA .......... ......................... ........ 4 Tota l 13 Humaniti es/ Fine Arts Elective .................... ............. .... 3 Hin 1313 Insurance Coding .................... ........ .......... .. 3 MDCA 1310 Med Assist Comm 5kills ....................... .... 3 ITSC1301 Intro duct ion to Compute rs .......... ............ ... 3 Total 12 THIRD SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER PHRA 1305 Drug Classification ................................... . 3 MDCA 1417 Procedures Clinical Setting ....... .............. 4 PSYC 2301 Genera l Psycho logy OR PSYC2319 Social Psychology .............. ........... ..... ........ 3 MD CA 1343 Medical Insurance ............ ....................... 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra ....... ....... ........... .............. 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government ............... ........ ............ 3 PHRA 1209 ......................................................... ......... 2 MDCA 1452 Med Assist Lab Procedu res ..................... 4 ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets ................... 4 Total 13 Total 16 FIFTH SEMESTER MDCA 2460 Clinical-Medical Assisting ...................... .. 4 MDCA 1254 Med Assist Exam Review ........................ 2 Total 6 Capstone: Departmen tal Exam Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting-Level If Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER MDCA 1313 MDCA 1321 MDCA 1409 MD CA 1343 SECONDSEMESTER Medica l Terminology ......... ........ ............. 3 Admin Procedures .................................. 3 A & P for MA .......... ................. .......... ...... 4 Medical Insurance .......... ....................... .. 3 Total 13 Hin 1313 Insurance Coding .................... ........ ....... ..... 3 ITSC1301 Intro to Computers ......................... .... ........ 3 MDCA 1452 Med Assist Lab Proce dur es ... .......... ........4 MDCA 1310 Med Assist Comm Skills ........................... 3 Total 13 THIRD SEMESTER FOURTH SEMESTER PHRA 1209 Pharm M ath I ........................................... 2 MDCA 1417 Procedures Clinical Setting ................... .. 4 PHRA 1305 Drug Classification .................................... 3 ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets ........ ......... .............. 3 Total 13 MDCA 2460 Clinical - M edica l Assisting ........ ................ 4 MDCA 1254 Med Assist Exam Review ............. ........ .... 2 Total 6 Capstone: Departmental Exam Administrative Medical Assisting-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER MDCA 1313 MDCA 1321 MDCA 1409 MDCA 1343 SECONDSEMESTER Medical Terminology ....... ................ ....... 3 Ad m in Procedures ......... ............... .......... 3 A & P for MA ........................................... 4 Medical Insurance ............ ................... .... 3 Hin 1313 Insurance Coding .......... ......... ....... .............. 3 MDCA 1310 Med Assist Lab Proce dure s .....................3 ITSW 1404 Introduc tion to Spreadsheets ..... ...... ........4 IT5C 1301 Introduct ion to Computers ................... ...... 3 Total 13 Total 13 THIRD SEMESTER MDCA 2460 Clinical -Me dical Assisting ....... ............... .. 4 Total 4 Capstone: Departmental Exam 39 Clinical Medical Assisting-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology .............................. 3 MDCA1409 A & P for MA ............................................ 4 PHRA 1209 Pharm Math I .............. ........................... .. 2 MDCA 1417 Procedures Clinical Setting ........ ............. 4 Total 13 SECONDSEMESTER ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets . .......... ........ 4 MDCA 1452 Med Assist Lab Procedures ..................... 4 PHRA 1305 Drug Classification ........................ ............3 MDCA 1310 Med ical Law and Ethics .. ..... ............ ........ 3 Total 14 THIRDSEMESTER MDCA 2460 Clinica l-Medical Assisting .................. ...... 4 Total 4 Capstone: Departmental Exam Pharmacy Technician The pharmacy technician program prepares students for entry -level position in a pharmacy setting . The pharmacy technicians' responsibility is to assist the pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing the medications. The Pharmacy Technician program offers a one year Level II Certificate. Students comp leting the program wi ll be eligible to take the nat ional certification exam from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. A student must successfully complete semester one courses prior to enro lling in courses in semester two . To be accepted into the program, the students must fill out an applicat ion, take the general admission HESI exam, TAS, comp lete immunizations requirements, a Drug Screen and register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for background check and fingerprinting . The Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by th e American Society of HealthSystem Pharmacist (ASHP)along with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)and the Pharmacy Technician Commission (PTAC). For further information contact the Division Chair of Allied Health. Prerequisite Courses MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology ................ ............ .. 3 PHRA 1409 Anatomy and Physiology for MA .............. 4 Tota l 7 Pharmacy Technician-Level II Certificate PHRA 1301 PHRA 1313 PHRA 1345 PHRA 1349 FIRSTSEMESTER Intro to Pharmacy ....... ........................... .. 3 Community Pharmacy Practice ................ 3 IV Admix and Sterile Comp ...... ................. 3 Institutional Pharm acy Practice ....... ........ 3 PHRA 1209 PHRA 1305 PHRA 1240 PHRA 1143 PHRA 2260 PHRA 2261 Total 12 SECONDSEMESTER Pharmacy Math I .......................... ............ 2 Drug Classification .................................... 3 Pharmacy Third Party Payment ................ 2 Pharm Tech Cert Review ..... ............. ........ 1 Clinical - Institution ........................ ............ 2 Clinical Community ........... ........................ 2 Total 12 Capstone: Department Exam Total= 31 Semester Hours Respiratory Care/Therapy Respiratory the rapists are members of a team of health care professiona ls wo rking in a wide variety of clinical settings to evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. As members of this team, respiratory therapists should exemplify the standards and ethics expected of all health care professionals (American Association for Respiratory Care). Respiratory Therapists must be sensitive to the needs of patients who have serious physical impairments, work well as a member of a team, have superior commun ication skills, have the ability to pay close attention to detail and follow instructions careful ly. Respiratory Care/Therapy uses the following grade values: 40 A= 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 74-70 F = 69 and below Cisco College offers an Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy. Students completing the Respiratory Care Program are eligible to seek Registered Respiratory Therapist recognition from the National Board of Respiratory Care. The Cisco College Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)www .coarc.com Enrollment is limited. Students must apply for admission to the prog ram. The clinica l coordinato r fo r the Respiratory Care Program should be contacted to describe the application procedure . Associate in Applied Science Degree-Respir at ory Care/Therapy Must complete a minimum of 25%of the requiredcredithours at CiscoCollegeto earn degree Freshman Year Prerequisite Courses: MATH 1314 College Algebra OR MATH 1342 Elem Statistics ....................................... .. 3 FIRST SEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composition I ..................... ........ .............. 3 BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology 1............................. 4 RSPT1201 Intro to Respiratory Care ........................... 2 RSPT1160 Clin ical Respiratory Care ... ........................ 1 RSPT1329 Respiratory Care Fund 1................ ............. 3 RSPT1207 Card iopulmonary A & P.............................. 2 Total 15 RSPT 1240 Adv Cardi opulmonary A & P ..... 2 (Pending) RSPT2210 Cardiopulmonary Disease ............. ............. 2 RSPT1331 Respiratory Care Fund 11........... ..... ............ 3 RSPT1361 Clinical I ..................................................... 3 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology .................. ....... ......4 Tota l 14 THIRD SEMESTER (Summer session12 weeks) RSPT2317 Respiratory Care Pharma .......................... 3 RSPT2314 Mechanical Ventilation ............................ .3 RSPT1261 Clinical 11...... .. .............. .............................. 2 Total 8 Soph omore Year FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER(Summer session12 weeks) MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology ......... ........ ........ ....... 3 RSPT2266 Pract/Resp iratory Care ........................ ........ 2 RSPT2353Neonatal/Ped icardiopulmonary Care/PALS. 3 RSPT1141 RSPT2267 RSPT2305 BIOL 2421 RSPT2355 RSPT2139 Humanities/Fine Arts Elect ive .............. .................. ....... 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government.. ............... .................... 3 Total 14 41 Resp Home Care/Rehab ........................... 1 Pract/Resp iratory Care ............... ............. 2 Pulmonary Diagnostics ............................ 3 Microb iology .................. .......................... 4 Critica l Care Monitoring ........................... 3 Adv Cardiac Life Support. .................... ..... ! Tota l 14 THIRD SEMESTER *RSPT 2231 Clinical Simu in Resp Care ......... .............. 2 *RSPT 2167 Pract/ Respiratory Care ............. .............. 1 Total 3 *Securedcomprehensiveassessment exam Surgical Technology The Surgical Technology program prepares students to be a part of the surgical staff who assist with patient care in the operating room. Surgical techno logists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual wo rks under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possessesexpertise in the theo ry and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation too ls and techno logies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures . Cisco College offers a Level I Certification and an Associate in Applied Science Degree. The program has three pre-requisites that must be completed prior to acceptance into the program: Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology I & II, all of which are taught at the Abi lene Educational Center. The programs include hours of clinical observation and experience in the operating room as well as classroom lecture. The mission of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (6 West Dry Creek Circle Suite 110, Littleton, Colorado 80120, Phone Number: {303) 694-9262, Fax Number : (303) 741-3655, www .arcstsa.org) is to provide recognition for the quality of the education in its system to the public . The Cisco College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditat ion of Allied Health Education Program (1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756, Phone Number : (727) 210-2350, Fax (727) 210-2354, www.caahep.org ) Associate in Applied Science Degree-Surgical Technology Must complete a minimum of 2S% of the required credit hours at Cisco College to earn degree FIRSTSEMESTER MATH 1314 College Algebra ...... ........... ......... ....... ...... 3 PSYC2314 Lifespan Growth & Dev .............................. . or SOCI 1301 ........ .................... ........... ........ .......... 3 BIOL 2401 A & P 1 ..................... .......... ....................... 4 BIOL 2421 Microbiology ........... ............ ................... .... 4 Total 14 SECONDSEMESTER BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology 11. ..................... 4 ENGL 1301 English Comp 1 ......................................... 3 SPCH 1321 B & P Prof Comm .............. ................... .....3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ......... .................... ....... . 3 MDCA 1313 Med Term .......... ....... ......... ........... ........... 3 Tota l 16 THIRD SEMESTER(Upon Acceptance to program) HPRS2200 Pharmacology for Health Professional ..... 2 FOURTH SEMESTER SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedure I .................. ................ 5 SRGT 1405 Int ro to Surg ical Tech .......................................... 4 SRGT 15 42 Surgical Procedu re 11............................................ 5 SRGT1409 Fund of Periop Concept ............................ 4 SRGT 1260 Clinical 1-Surg Tech ...................... .............. 2 Total 12 SRGT 2260 Clinical 11-SurgTech .............................. ..... 2 Total 12 42 FIFTH SEMESTER(LONG SUMMER) SRGT2130 Professional Readiness ............................. 1 SRGT2560 Clinical 111-SurgTech ..... ....... ...................... 5 Total 6 Total 60 Capstone: Department Exam Surgical Technology-Level I Certificate Prerequisite Semester BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology 1........ ..................... 4 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 11............... ............. 4 MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology ............................ .3 Total 11 FIRSTSEMESTER HPRS 2200 Pharmacology for Health Prof essionals .... 2 SRGT 1405 Intro to Surgical Tech ................................ 4 SRGT 1409 Fund of Periop Concept ............................ 4 SRGT 1260 Clin ical 1-Surg Tech ........... ......................... 2 Tota l 12 SECONDSEMESTER SRGT 1541 Surgical Procedu res 1..................... .......... .. 5 SRGT1542 Surgical Procedures 11.................... ............ 5 SRGT 2260 Clinical 11-Surg Tech ................... .............. 2 Total 12 THIRD SEMESTER SRGT2130 Professional Readiness ....................... ...... 1 SRGT2560 Clinical 111-SurgTech ............... ............. ...... 5 Total 6 Capstone:DepartmentalExam Automotive Technology The Automotive Technology program consists of a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree, a two-year certificate and two one-year level one certificates. A student receiving a degree, a two -year certificate or a level one certificate must complete the Capstone Requirements. In-depth training prepares students for an entry-level job or enables them to upgrade job skills. Graduates of this program are capable of working in many settings. Opportunities are available in automobile dealerships, automobile repair shops, service stations, automotive parts stores, automotive specialty shops and service repair centers. The automotive field offers unending challenges as the industry is ever changing. Never before in the nation's history has th ere been a greater need for automotive technicians. Associate in Applied Science Degree-Automotive Technology Must complete a minimum of 25%of the requiredcredit hours at CiscoCollegeto earn degree Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech ........................ 3 AUMT 1407Auto Electrical Systems .............. .............. 4 AUMT 1419 Automotive Engine Repair ...................... 4 PSYC2301 General Psychology OR SOCI 1301 Prin ciples of Sociology ........ ....................... 3 Tota l 14 SECONDSEMESTER AUMT 2417 Engine Perf Ana lysis I ............................. .4 AUMT 2443 Emissions Systems Diagnostics ................ 4 AUMT 2313 Manua l Drive Train & Axles ..................... 3 BCIS1305 Business Compute r App ............................. 3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ..................................... 3 Total 17 43 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems ..................... 4 AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering ............................ 4 AUMT 2434 Adv Emission Sys Diagnostics ................. . 4 ENGL 1301 English Comp. & Rhetoric ......................... 3 Total 15 Capstone: Departmental Examination AUMT AUMT AUMT MATH 1445 2325 2421 1314 SECONDSEMESTER Automotive Climate Control ................... 4 Automatic Trans &Transaxle ................... 3 Automotive Electrical Diag and rep .........4 College Algebra .......................... .............3 Total 14 Automotive Technology-Level II Certificate Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech ....................... . 3 AUMT 1407 Auto Electrical Systems ........................... 4 AUMT 1419 Auto Engine Repair ....................... .......... 4 Total 11 SECONDSEMESTER AUMT 2417 Engine Perf Analysis I .................. ....... .... .4 AUMT 2434 Adv Emission Sys Diag ............. ................ 4 AUMT 2313 Manual Drive Train & Axles ..................... 3 Total 11 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER AUMT 1410 Automot ive Brake Systems ..................... 4 AUMT 1416 Suspension & Steering ............... ............. 4 AUMT 2434 Engine Perf Analysis ...................... ......... 4 Total 12 SECONDSEMESTER AUMT 1445 Automotive Climate Control ...................4 AUMT 2325 Automatic Trans & Transaxle ......... ......... 3 AUMT 2421 Auto Elect Diag & Rep .............................4 Total 11 Automotive Performance -Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER AUMT 1305 Intro to Automotive Tech ........................ 3 AUMT 2417 Engine Perf Analysis I ................ .............. 4 AUMT 1419 Automot ive Engine Repair .................... .. 4 Total 11 SECONDSEMESTER AUMT 1407 Auto Electrical Systems .............. ........ .....4 AUMT 2434 Engine Perf Analysis II ................ .............4 AUMT 2313 Manua l Drive Train & Axles ................. ....3 Total 11 Automotive Driveability-Level l Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER Automotive Brake System ....................... 4 Suspension & Steering ............................ 4 Automotive Engine Repair ...................... 4 Adv Emission Sys Diag ............. ................ 4 Total 16 Capstone: Departmental Examination AUMT AUMT AUMT AUMT 1410 1416 1419 2443 SECONDSEMESTER AUMT 1445 Automotive Climate Control ...................4 AUMT 2325 Automatic Trans & Transaxle .................. 3 AUMT 2421 Automotive Elect Diag & Rep .................. 4 Total 11 Basic Under Car Technician Marketable Skills Award AUMT 1419 Automotive Brake System ................. ...... 4 AUMT 2416 Suspension & Steering .................. .......... 4 AUMT 2417 Engine Perf Analysis 1......... ..................... 4 Total 12 44 Biotechnology Biotechnology is an evolving techno logy that has applications in fie lds such as medical research, biomanufacturing, pharmaceuticals , forensics, agriculture, alternative fuels and environmental science . Biotechnology students wil l have the opportunity to participate in a variety of classroom and laboratory experiences. Biotechno logy Technician- Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER BITC1200 Fund Biological Sci ..................................... 2 BITC1311 Intro to Biotechnology............................... 3 BITC 1402 Biotech Lab Methods/Tech ........................ 4 BITC 2445 Medical Biotechnology ..............................4 SCIT1414 Applied General Chemistry ........................4 Total 17 BITC1350 SpecStudies & Biomedical lss....................3 BITC2431 Cell Culture Techniques..............................4 BITC2441 Molecular Biology Techniques...................4 BITC2411 Biotech Lab Instruments ............................4 BITC1391 SpecialTopics-lmmunology........................3 Total 18 THIRD SEMESTER BITC2486 Internship...................................................4 Capstone: Departmental Examination Business Systems Technology The Associate in App lied Science Degree in Business Systems Technology offers courses in contemporary office technologies and procedures. A leve l one Administrative Technician certificate and a leve l two Administrative Specialist certificate are also offered in the BST program. The program uses a hands-on approach to inst ruct ion in computer applications including word processing, electronic spreadsheets , database management and presentation software. In addition to computer skills, other important business skil ls such as business communications and principles of management are required in the program. The BST program at Cisco College teaches skil ls from the Microsoft Office Specialist {MOS) Certification. Local and state labor projections indicate increased career opportunities in the computer and business fields. Acquired skills prepare the student to work as an administrat ive assistant or office manager . Associate in Applied ScienceDegree-BusinessSystemsTechnology Freshman Year FIRSTSEM ESTER SECONDSEM ESTER ACNT1303 Intro to Accounting I ................................3 POFT2301 Word Processing....................................... 3 ITSW 1410 Intro to Presentation Graphic Software....4 POFT1325 Bus Mat ..................................................... 3 Total 13 ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting 11•••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••3 POFT1309 Admin Office Procedures .........................3 POFT2312 BusinessCommunications ........................3 POFT1319 Recordsand Information Mgmt 1.. ........... 3 ITSW1404 Intro to Spreadsheets ................................4 Total 16 45 Sophom ore Year FIRST SEMESTER ACNT 1311 Int ro to Comp Accounting ...................... .. 3 BMGT 1327 Principles of Management ................. ..... 3 ITSW 1307 Int roduction to Database .............................3 POFT2431 Administrative Systems ........... ................. 4 POFT 1313 Prof & Pers Dev for Office Personnel. ....... 3 SECONDSEMESTER MATH 1314 College Algebra .................. ......... ....... ..... 3 PSYC2301 Int ro to Psychology ....................... ............. 3 Humanities/Fine Arts ..................................... ............. 3 ENGL 1301 Composition 1............ .................. .............. 3 SPCH1315 Pub Speaking Or SPCH1321 Bus & Prof Commun ications ....................... 3 Total 16 Total 15 Capstone: Departmental Examination Business Systems Technology-Level II Certificate FIRST SEMESTER ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I .............. .................. 3 ITSW 1410 Int ro to Presentation Graph ic Soft ....... ..... 4 POFI 2301 Word Processing .................................. ...... 3 POFT 1325 Bus Math ............................ ...................... 3 POFT 1313 Prof & Pers Devi for Office Personnel ....... 3 Total 16 SECOND SEMESTER ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets ................... ............. 4 POFT 1309 Adm in Office Procedures ............. ............ 3 ACNT 1304 Intro to Account ing II. ................... ............ 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications ........................ 3 POFT 1319 Records & Info Mgmt 1.............................. 3 Total 16 THIRD SEMESTER ACNT 1311 Intro to Comp Accounting ........................ 3 POFI 2331 Publisher ..................................... ............... 3 POFT 2431 Administrative Systems ............ ................ 4 BMGT 1327 Pr inciples of Mgmt ............. ..................... 3 Tota l 13 Capstone: Departmental Examination Business Systems Technology-Level I Certificate FIRST SEMESTER ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I ........ ........................ 3 ITSW 1410 Int ro to Presentation Graphics Software .. 4 POFI 230 1 Word Processing .................................. ...... 3 POFT 1325 Bus Math .................................................. 3 POFT 1313 Prof & Persl Devi fo r Office Personne l ...... 3 Total 16 SECOND SEMESTER ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets ........... ......... ............ 4 POFT 1309 Adm in Offic e Procedures I ........... ........ .....3 ACNT 1304 Intro to Account ing 11................... ............. 3 POFT 2312 Business Communications ................... ..... 3 POFT 1319 Records & Info Mgmt 1......... ........ ............. 3 Total 16 Capstone: Departmental Examination Accounting Marketable Skills Award ACNT 1303 Accounting I ....................... ................ ...... 3 ACNT 1304 Accounting II .......................... .................. 3 ACNT 1311 Computer Accounting ....... ................... .... 3 Total 9 46 Business Communication Marketable Skills Award POFT 1313 Professional Development ...................... .. 3 POFT 2312 Business Comm ........ .................... ............. 3 POFT 1309 Admin Office Proc .............. ............. .......... 3 Total 9 Records Management Marketable Skills Award ITSW 1404 Intro to Spreadsheets .............. ....... .......... 4 POFT 1319 Records & Info Mgmt ......... ................. ..... 3 POFI 2331 Publisher .............................................. ...... 3 Tota l 10 Child Development and Early Childhood (Abilene Only) The purpose of the Child Development/Early Childhood program is to produce knowledgeable and competent professionals who are able to work effective ly with children birth through 8-year-olds and their families in a variety of roles in Early Childhood educational settings. A career in child care requires a person who is energetic, reliab le and has a posit ive self-concept. These people should be dedicated to lifelong learning and must enjoy working w ith and shaping the lives of young children. The program is designed to prov ide training for caregivers or administrators in public and private schools, federal agencies, medical facilities, child care agencies, and community agencies that need trained professionals who understand the growth, development, and needs of children. The A.A.S. program requires students to complete 60 semester credit hours of coursework with 15 hours of general education courses and 45 hours of concentration in the major area of study. Students pursuing the level one certificate will complete 24 semester credit hours of coursework in the major area of study. Students pursuing the level two cert ificate will complete 45 hours of coursework in the major area of study. Associate in Applied Science Degree-Child Development and Early Childhood Must complete o minimum of 25% of the required credit hours ot Cisco College to earn degree Freshman Year FIRST SEMESTER Compos ition I ............ ........ ....................... 3 Educating Young Children ....................... .. 3 Children with Special Needs ..................... 3 Families, Schoo l & Com .......................... .. 3 Wel lness of the Young Child ..................... 3 SECONDSEMESTER Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ............... ...................... 3 CDEC1323 Observation & Assessment .......... ............. 3 CDEC1313 Curr iculum Resources .................. ............. 3 CDEC 1319 Child Guidance ............................. ............. 3 CDEC1366 Practicum 1......... ........... .. ...... .. ...... ........ ..... 3 Total 15 Total 15 FIRST SEMESTE R CDEC2315 Cultural/Multilingual Ed ........................... 3 Approved College Level Math or Sci ................. .......... 3 SECONDSEMESTE R SPCH 1315 Pub Speaking ......... ....................... ........ ..... 3 PSYC2301 General Psychology ...................... .............3 CDEC2307 Math & Science Early Child ............... ........3 CDEC 2366 Practicum 11... .... .... ........ .... ....... .... .... .... ..... 3 CDECApproved elective: CDEC 2341, 2326, 1321, 2304 .................... ................ 3 Total 15 ENGL 1301 CDEC 1311 CDEC 1359 CDEC 1303 CDEC 1318 Sophomore Year CDEC 1358 Creative Arts ............ ........... ...... ...... .......... 3 CDEC 1354 Child Growth ....................... ..................... 3 CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy ................................ .... 3 Total 15 47 Capstone: Departmental Competency Examination +Prerequisite: CDEC2366 must have completed 1366 Total 60 hours Child Development and Early Childhood-Level II Certificate CDEC 1311 CDEC 1318 CDEC 1313 CDEC 1303 CDEC 1359 FIRSTSEMESTER Educating Young Children ......................... Wel lness of the Young Child ..................... Curriculum Resources ............................... Fami lies, Schoo l & Comm ............ ............. Children with Special Needs ..................... 3 3 3 3 3 Tota l 15 CDEC 1319 CDEC 1366 CDEC 1356 CDEC 1323 CDEC 2315 THIRDSEMESTER CDEC 1358 Creative Arts Early Child .... ................. ...... 3 +CDEC 2366 Practicum 11............................................. 3 CDEC 2307 Math & Sci Early Childhood ...................... 3 CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Development .................. 3 Approved elective: CDEC 2304, 1321, 2341, 2326 .............. ......... .......... .... 3 Total 15 SECONDSEMESTER Child Guidance ............ ................. ............. 3 Practicum 1................................................ 3 Emergency Lit Early Child ..................... ..... 3 Observation & Assessment ........... ....... ..... 3 Cultural/Multi lingual Ed ............................ 3 Total 15 Total 45 hours Capstone: Department Competency Examination +Prerequisites: CDEC2366 must have completed CDEC1366 Child Development and Early Childhood-Level I Certificate CDEC 1311 CDEC 1323 CDEC 1313 CDEC 1303 FIRSTSEMESTER Educating Young Children ......................... 3 Observation & Assessment .......... ............. 3 Curriculum Resources ............................... 3 Families, Schoo l & Comm ................. ........ 3 Total 12 CDEC 1319 CDEC 1366 CDEC 1359 CDEC 1318 SECONDSEMESTER Child Guidance .......................................... 3 Practicum 1................................................ 3 Children with Special Needs ..... .... ........... . 3 Wellness of the Young Child ...... ............... 3 Total 12 Capstone: Departmental Competency Examination Child Development and Early Childhood-Credential Training The Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program is designed to enhance the quality of child care. Assessment and credentialing of qualifying child care providers is administered by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C.Students seeking this certificate must currently be working with a group of children in the 0-5 age range. CDEC 1417 Child Dev Assoc Tra ini ng 1................... ...... 4 +CDEC 2422 Child Dev Assoc Training 11...................... 4 +CDEC 2424 Chi ld Dev Assoc Training 111 ..................... 4 CDEC 1354 Child Growth & Develop ........................... 3 Tota l 15 Successful completion of the fifteen semester hour training program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and required training hours to apply for their CDA assessment. +Prerequisites : CDEC2422 must have completed CDEC1417 +Prerequisites: CDEC2424 must have completed CDEC1417; CDEC2422 48 Cosmetology (Cisco Only) Admission Requirements Students entering the Cisco College Cosmetology program must be high school graduates or should have established a high school equivalency and be at least 18 years of age. Prospective students should apply early . The primary purpose of Cisco College's cosmetology program is to prepare competent cosmetologists and to provide specialized training, thereby affording the student an opportunity for immediate employment upon completion of the program. A further objective is to equip the student with the basic knowledge and skills which wil l be useful in the cosmetology field. The State requires certain information from prospective students prior to enrollment including proof of age, citizenship and proof of high school graduation or GED, and a crim inal background check. Licenses will be issued upon satisfactory comp letion of state examination. Cisco College offers courses leading to licenses for operators and instructors . The operator program is a complete one year-program consisting of successful completion of 42 credit hours equivalent to 1500 hours . The instructor program is requires a valid Texas Operators License plus one year of experience and the completion of 12 credit hours (one semester) equivalent to 500 hours or a valid Texas Operators License and the successful comp let ion of 24 credit hours (two semesters) equivalent to 750 hours. Operator-Level I Certificate CSME 1401 CSME 1405 CSME 1310 CSME 1443 CSME 2337 CSME 2541 CSME 2443 BUSG 2309 FIRSTSEMESTER Orient to Cosmetology ............................. 4 Fund of Cosmeto logy ......................... ...... 4 Intro to Haircu tting/Theory ................ .... . 3 Manicuring/Theory ......... ................... ...... 4 Total 15 THIRDSEMESTER{Summer) Advanced Techn iques ........................ ...... 3 Prep for P.S.I. State Exam ....... ................. 5 Salon Development .................... .............. 4 Small Business Mgmt ....... ........................ 3 Total 15 CSME 1447 CSME 1354 CSME 1453 CSME 2401 SECONDSEMESTER Prin Skin Care/Fac ials ................... ............ 4 Art istry of Hair Design I ................ ............ 3 Chem Reformation/Theory .................. ....4 Pr in Hair Color/Theory ............................ .4 Total 15 FOURTH SEMESTER GOVT 2306 Texas Government or .................. ............. 3 ECON 1301 Int ro to Econom ics ........... ............ ............ 3 ENGL 1301 Composition 1....................... ..................... 3 BCIS 1315 Business Computer Applications ........ ........ 3 CHEM 1405/B IOL 1411/MATH 1314 ....................... 3/4 ARTS 1311 Design 1.............. ........... ................ ............. 3 Tota l 15/16 Capstone: Departmenta l Examination A student who wishes to app ly for the Cosmetology Instructor-Level I Certificate FIRST SEMESTER CSME 1435 Ori en to Instr of Cosm .............................. 4 CSME 1434 Cosmetology Instructor I ........ ............ ..... 4 CSME 2414 Cosmetology Instructor II ........... ............. 4 Total 12 SECONDSEMESTER CSME 2415 Cosmetology Instructor 111..•...•..•...•...••..••.4 CSME 2444 Cosmeto logy Instructor IV ............. ... .... ....4 CSME 2445 Instruct ion Theory & Op ................... ........ 4 Total 12 Capstone: Departmental Examination A st udent who wishes to apply for th e Cosmetology Instru ctor Certificate must fi rst be a state-lice nsed cosmeto logist. 49 Class A Barber to Cosmetology Courses FIRSTSEMEMSTER CSME 1447 Prin Skin Care/Facials ............................... 4 CCME 2541 Prep for P.S.I. State Exam ........................ 5 Total 9 A Studen t who w ishes to app ly for the Class A to Cosmetology Prog ram must ho ld a vali d Class A Barber License. Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice program offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree, Level I, and Level II certificates. The field of criminal justices offers a career of unending challenge and public service. At no time in this nation's history has there been a greater need for qualified, well -educated and dedicated crimina l justice professionals. The criminal justice courses in this plan are recommended by T.C.L.E.0.S.E. Possible career opportunities include: police officer, corrections offic er, law enforcement, and probation officer. Some CRIJ courses will transfer to various 4-year universities; verify course transferability with the university you plan to attend. Associate in Applied Science Degree-Criminal Justice Must complete a minimum of 25% of the required credit hours at Cisco College to earn degree Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER CJSA1322/CRIJ 13011ntro to CJ ............ ........... ........... 3 CJSA1342/CRIJ 2314Crim Investigation ..................... 3 CJSA1359/CRIJ 2328Police Sys & Prac ................. ....... 3 CJSA1327 /CRIJ 1310Fund of Crim Law ....................... 3 CJSA1325 Criminology ............................................... 3 Total 15 SECONDSEMESTER CJSA1312/CRIJ 1307Crime in America ....... ................. 3 CJCR1307 Correctional Sys & Prac ... .............. ............. 3 CJSA1313/CRIJ 1306Court Sys & Prac......... .... ............ 3 CJSA 1317 /CRIJ 1313Juvenile Justice .............. ............ 3 CJSA1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice ............................ 3 Total 15 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composition I ............. ....... ............... ...... . 3 Humanities or Fine Arts ......... ....... ............. ....... .......... 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking ................... .................... .. 3 CJLE1345 Crime Scene Investigation .......... .......... ...... 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective* ........................... 3 Total 15 SECONDSEMESTER MATH 1314 College Algebra or CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I ........... .......... 3/4 CJSA2300/CRIJ 2323Lega l Aspects of LE......... ............ 3 PSYC2301 General Psychology ...................... ............. 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government ........................... .....3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective* .......................... . 3 Tota l 15/16 Capstone: Departmental Examination *Criminal Justice Approved Electives: CJLE1333 Traffic Law and Investigation CJCR1304 Probation and Parole CJCR2324 Community Resources in Corrections CJSA2331 Child Abuse: Prevention and Investigation HMSY 1342 Understanding and Combating Terrorism CJLE2345 Vice and Narcotics Investigation CJSA 1393 Special Topi cs in Crimina l Justice Studies CJSA1347 Police Organization and Administration Total Hours 60/61 50 Criminal Justice -Level II Certificate Freshman Year FIRST SEMESTER CJSA 1322/CRIJ 13011ntro to CJ .................................. 3 CJSA1342/CRIJ 2314Crim Investigat ion ..................... 3 CJSA1359/CRIJ 2328Police Sys & Prac ......... ........... .... 3 CJSA1327 /CRIJ 1310Fund of Crim Law ....................... 3 CJSA1325 Criminology .............. ........... ................ ...... 3 Total 15 SECOND SEMESTER CJSA 1312/CRIJ 1307Crime in America ........ ............ .... 3 CJCR1307 Correctional Sys & Prac....... ............... ........ 3 CJSA 1313/CRIJ 1306 Court Sys & Prac ........ .......... ...... 3 CJSA1317 /CRIJ 1313Juvenile Justice .......................... 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective* ........................... 3 Total 15 Sophomore Year First Semester CJSA2300/CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of LE.................... 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elect ive* ........................... 3 CJSA1348 Ethics in Law Enforcement ........................ 3 CJLE 1345 Crime Scene Investigation ..................... ..... 3 Total 12 *Criminal Justice Approved Electives: CJLE1333 Traffic Law and Investigation CJCR1304 Probation and Parole CJCR2324 Commun ity Resources in Corrections HMSY 1342 Understanding and Combating Terrorism CJSA2331 Child Abuse: Prevention and Invest igation CJLE 2345 Vice and Narcotics Investigation CJSA1393 Special Top ics in Crimina l Justice Studies CJSA1347 Police Organization and Administration Tota l Hours 42 Criminal Justice-Level I Certificate CJSA1322 CJSA1342 CJSA1359 CJSA1327 CJSA1325 FIRST SEMESTER Intro to CJ .................................................. 3 Crim Investigation ..... ................... ........ ...... 3 Police Sys & Prac ................... ..................... 3 Fund of Crim Law ...... ................................. 3 Criminology ................................. .............. 3 SECONDSEMESTER CJSA1312 Crime in Ame rica ........... ................. ............ 3 CJCR1307 Correctional Sys & Prac ................. ............. 3 CJSA1313 Court Sys & Prac.......... .................. ............. 3 CJSA 1317 Juven ile Justice ............ ................... ............ 3 Total 15 Total 12 Capstone: Departmental Examination Tota l Hours 27 Firefighter Certification -Basic (Abilene Only) The Basic Firefighter Certificat ion is designed to prepa re the student for a career as a professional fi refighter. The certificate meets the state cur riculum requirements for certification as a basic firefighter in Texas. Students accepted into the program must also complete the Basic Emergency Medical Technician course in order to receive state certification. The EMT basic course is included in the curriculum. 51 Basic Firefighter Certification -Level I Certificate FIRST SEMESTER EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures ...... ...................... 2 POFT 1313 Professional Workforce ............................ 3 POFI 1301 Computer Appl ications 1•••.•.••.••••.••••••••.•.••• 3 EMSP 1501 Emerg Medica l Tech- Basic ........ ........... .... 5 Total 13 FlRS 1319 Fl RS 1323 Fl RS 1329 FlRS 1433 SECOND SEMESTER EMSP 1261 Clinical-EMT ..... .................... ....... ........ ..... 2 FIRS1301 Firefighter Cert I .................. ............ ........... 3 FIRS 1407 Firefighter Cert II .......... ................... ........ ...4 FIRS1313 Firefighter Cert Ill ......... ........ ............ .......... 3 Total 12 THIRD SEMESTER Firefighter Cert IV ................. ........ ............. . 3 Firefighter Cert V ........... ....... ........ .............. 3 Firefighter Cert VI ............... ...... ..... ..... ........ 3 Firefighter Cert VI I ............... ....................... 4 Tota l 13 Capstone Test Fire Science (Abilene Only) The Fire Science program is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills in areas related to fire science. All courses are approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and are requi red by fire fighters seeking intermediate, advanced and master levels of certification. St udents exit w ith a certificate in the program. Fire Technology-Associates Degree Plan FRESHM AN YEAR FIRSTSEMESTER FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects Fire Protection ..................... 3 FIRT 1327 Building Const in Fire Service ..... ......... ....... 3 FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I ............... ....................... .... 3 FIRT 1309 Fire Administrat ion 1.............. ....... ........ ...... 3 Humanities/F ine Arts Elect ive ........ ........ ..................... 3 Tota l 15 SOPHOMORE YEAR SECOND SEMSTER FIRT 1307 Fire Prev Codes & lnc ..... ..... ............. ........... 3 FIRT 1338 Fire Protect ion Systems .............................. 3 FIRT 2309 Fire Fighting Strat & Tactics ....... ................. 3 FIRT 1342 Fire Off ice ........... ............... ............ ............. 3 CHEM 1405, BIOL 2401, or Math 1314 ................ 3 or 4 Tota l 15/16 FIRSTSEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER FIRS2344 Drive/Operator BMGT 2305 Advanced Comm ................ ............... ...... 3 FIRT 2305 Fire Instructor 1.......... ........................... ...... 3 ENGL 1301 Compos ition I .............. ............. ............... . 3 PSYC2301 Genera l Psycho logy ...................... ............. 3 Ap pr oved Elective* ........ ........ .... ........... ................ .. 3/4 Total 15/16 ............................... ............ 3 FIRT 1319 Health & Safety ............... ....... ..................... 3 FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials 1•.••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••. 3 SPCH 1315 Publ ic Speaking ........................... ........ 3 or SPCH 1321Business & Professiona l Commun ication ... 3 Approved Elective* ................................................. 3/4 Tota l 15/16 Tota l 60 to 63 Cred it hours *Approved Electives: FIRT 1349, FIRT 1408, FIRT 1303, FIRT 1329, FIRT 1343 or FIRT 2307 Capstone Test 52 Fire Technology-Level II Certificate Freshman Year FIRT 1327 FIRT 1307 FIRT 1338 FIRT 1309 FIRT 1342 FIRSTSEMESTER Building Const in Fire Service ......... ...... ...... 3 Fire Prev Codes & Ins ................... ............ .. 3 Fire Protection Systems .............. ............ ... 3 Fire Administration 1................................... 3 Fire Officer 1................................................ 3 Total 15 FIRT 2305 Approved FIRT 1319 FIRT 2309 FIRT 1333 SECONDSEMESTER Fire Instructo r ............................................. 3 Elective* ................. ........... ............ ......... 3/4 Health & Safety .... ......... ................... ........ ... 3 Fire Fighting Strat & Tactics ........................ 3 Fire Chemistry 1.......................................... . 3 Tota l 15/16 Sophomore Year Third Semester FIRT 1353 Legal Aspects Fire Protection ........ ............. 3 BMGT 2305 Advanced Comm ..................................... 3 FIRT 2344 Driver/Operato r ............ ........... .............. .... 3 Approved Elective* ........... ..... .... ........................... .. 3/4 FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials I ........ ................. ....... 3 Total 15/16 Total 45 to 46 Credit Hours *Approv ed Electives: FIRT 1349, FIRT 1408, F/RT 1329, FIRT 1343, FIRT 1303 or FIRT 2307 Fire Science -Level I Certificate Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER FIRT 1327 Building Const in Fire Service ..................... 3 FIRT 1307 Fire Prev Codes & Ins ....................... .......... 3 FIRT 1309 Fire Administration 1................................... 3 FIRT 1342 Fire Officer .................... ........... .............. .... 3 Total 12 Industrial Technology SECONDSEMESTER FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry ....................... ....... ........ ..... 3 FIRT 1338 Fire Protect ion Systems ............................. . 3 FIRT 2309 Fire Fighting Strat & Tactics ......... ....... ........ 3 Total 9 (Abilene Only) The Industrial Technology program consists of a two -year Associate in Applied Science Degree, a level two and a level one Certificate in Industrial Technology, a level one certificate in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning and two level one's and one level two certificates in Welding. The Industria l Technology program is designed to provide a working knowledge of the many specialized technical skills performed by personnel working in area plants and elsewhere in the service industry. Training skills include a working knowledge of electricity, electrica l contro l of motors, programmable logic controls {PLC's), heating and cooling systems, refrigeration, air condit ioning, construction technology, basic drafting using AutoCAD, cabinet making, welding, blueprint reading, plumbing and industrial safety (ergonomics). Training includes preparing students for the E.P.A. Section 608 Stationary Certification Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning Exam. In addition, a cooperative education program allows students to receive semester -hour credit for their work experience . This internship is linked to a seminar, which relates course information to job-related problems. 53 Associate in Applied Science Degree-Indus trial Technology Must complete a minimum of 25% of the required credit hours ot Cisco College to earn degree Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER ENGL 1301 Compos ition I ................................. .......... 3 MATH 1314 College Alge br a .......... ........... ............. ..... 3 PFPB1421 Plum bing Ma int & Repa ir ........................ .. 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Comp Aided Drafting ...... ................ .4 WLDG 1421 Intro to We ld Fund .................... .............. 4 Total 18 SECONDSEMESTER Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ............. ........................ 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government OR SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology ................... ............ 3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer App ............. .... ....... ..... 3 BMGT 1482 Co-op Ed: Industria l Tech ..... ............ ........4 CETI 1402 Electr icity Principles .................. ............ ..... 4 Total 17 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER BMGT 1483 Co-op Ed: Industrial Tech ........... ............ . 4 HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles ...... ........ .............. 4 IEIR 1410 Moto r Controls .............. ................ ............. 4 Approv ed Elective .................. ................ .... ........... ...... 4 Tota l 16 +Capstone : Competency Exam SECONDSEMESTER HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning ................... .4 SEST1441 Boiler Operations ...................... .................4 BMGT 2482 Co-op Ed : Industria l Tech ..................... ....4 WLDG 1317 Intro to Layout and Fab ........................... 4 Total 15 Industrial Technology-Level II Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER PFPB1421 Plum bing Mai nt & Repair .......... ............... . 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Comp Aided Drafting .......... ............. 4 WLDG 1421 Intro to We ldin g Fund ............ ........... ...... 4 Total 12 SECONDSEMESTER HART 1407 Refrigeration Pr incip les ....... ............. ....... .4 BMGT 1482 Co-op-Ed: Industrial Tech ....................... .4 CETI 1402 Electricity Principles ........... ........... .............4 Total 12 THIRDSEMESTER BMGT 1483 Co-op Ed: Industrial Tech ........................ 4 HART 2441 Commercia l Air Cond .................. ............. 4 IEIR 1410 Motor Controls .............. ................... .......... 4 Approved Elective .............. ............................... .......... 4 Tota l 16 FOURTH SEMESTER HART 1441 Residentia l Air Cond ..................... ....... .....4 SEST1441 Boiler Operations ................... ............... ..... 4 WLDG 131 7 Intro to Layout and Fab ............... .... ........ 4 Total 11 +Capstone: Competency Exom Approved Electives: HART 2436 Ai r Cond Tro ubleshooting ........... ............. 4 WLDG 1430 Intro to GMAW ..... ......... ......................... 4 Industrial Technology-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER PFPB1421 Plumbing Maint & Repair ......... ................. 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Comp Aided Drafting ....................... 4 WLDG 1421 Intro to Welding Fund ............................. 4 Tota l 12 SECONDSEMESTER HART 1407 Refri geration Principles ........... .................4 BMGT 1482 Co-op-Ed: Industrial Tech ............ ............ 4 CETI 1402 Electr icity Principles ................................... 4 Total 11 +Capstone: Compe tency Exam 54 Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER BMGT 1482 Co-op Ed: Industrial Tech ...................... .. 4 CETI 1402 Electricity Principles .................................. 4 HART 1407 Refrigeration Principles ............................ 4 HART 1441 Residential Air Cond ................................. 4 Total 16 SECONDSEMESTER HART 2441 Commercial Air Cond .................... ............ 4 HART 2438 AC Install/Start up ......................... ....... .....4 IEIR 1410 Motor Controls ........ ........................ ............ 4 Total 12 +Capstone: Departmental Exam Welding Technology (Abilene Only) Today's welding industry is a fast growing industry in which trained individuals are in high demand. The welding industry is changing rapidly, and more skilled welders are needed in many different areas of the industry. Cisco College's welding certificate program is designed to help students develop the skills needed to enter the job market ready to go to work as a welder. We offer two level I certificates as well as one level 00 certificate. These certificates consist of courses that provide intense training in the major welding processes such as shielded meta l arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc weld ing (GMAW), flux cored arc weld ing (FACW),and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Certificates also include supportive courses in metallurgy; we lding blue print reading and welding layout and fabrication. At the completion of each certificate, the student must pass a capstone procedura l event designed to demonstrate mastery of the skills learned in that certificate. Optional AWS (American Welding Society) procedural testing is available at a reduced cost if the student desires them. Our welding program offers flexible scheduling, which enables students to register for full-time or part-time depending upon their needs. We offer both day and evening courses. All welding courses offer hands on approach allowing students more time to develop specific we lding skills utilized in the welding industry. Our classes are a combination of lecture/lab training. All of our welding instructors are experienced welders and currently work in the welding industry because we believe it is very important that students learn from instructors who are knowledgeable in the welding processes they teach. Welding-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER WLDG 1412 Intro to FCAW .................... ..................... 4 WLDG 1430 Intro to GMAW .......................... ............. 4 WLDG 1421 Intro to Weld Fund .................................. 4 Tota l 12 SECONDSEMESTER WLDG 1317 Intro to Layout and Fab ........................... 3 WLDG 1434 Intro to GTAW ..................... ....................4 WLDG 1435 Intro to Pipe Welding ......................... .....4 Total 11 +Capstone: Deportmentol Exom Welding -Advanced Level I Certifica te FIRSTSEMESTER WLDG 2443 Advanced SMAW .................. .................. 4 WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout & Fabrication .............. 4 WLDG 2452 Advanced FCAW...................................... 4 Tot al 12 SECONDSEMESTER W LDG 1337 Int ro to Welding Metallurgy ................ ....3 W LD5 2451 Advanced GTAW ..................... .................4 WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe We lding ........................... 4 Tota l 11 +Capstone: Departmental Exam Welding-Level II Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER WLDG 1412 Intro to FCAW ................... ...................... 4 WLDG 1430 Intro to GMAW ............. ............. ............. 4 WLDG 1421 Intro to We ld Fund .................................. 4 Total 12 SECONDSEMESTER WLDG 1317 Intro to Layout and Fab ....... .................... 3 WLDG 1434 Intro to GTAW ................ ......................... 4 WLDG 1435 Intro to Pipe Welding .............................. 4 Total 11 55 THIRD SEMESTER FOURTHSEMESTER WLDG 2443 Advanced SMAW .................. .................. 4 WLDG 2435 Advanced layout & Fabrication .............. 4 WLDG 2452 Advanced FCAW..... ............... ........... ....... 4 Tota l 12 W LDG 1337 Intro to Welding Metal lurgy .................... 3 W LDG 2451 Advanced GTAW ........ ...... ................... ..... 4 W LDG 2453 Advanced Pipe We lding ........................... 4 Total 11 +Capstone: Departmental Exam Basic Welder With the completion of this award, the student will have a working knowledge in the fundamentals of industrial welding processes with an emphasis on layout and design. Specific areas of training include current welding processes, we lding procedures, bluepr int reading, welding metallurgy, plate weld ing, pipe fitting, plate and pipe layout and fabrication . WLDG 1421 We lding Fund ............................ ........ ...... 4 WLDG 1430 Intro Gas Metal Arc Weld ....................... 4 WLDG 1435 Intro Pipe Welding .................... .............. 4 Tota l 12 HVAC Technician A study of components, applications and installation of mechanical air-conditioning systems including operating conditions, troubleshooting , repair and charging procedures of common air condit ioning systems. This series of three courses provides training that covers the principles and practices of HVAC service, installation, repair, maintenance, as well as hazards and safety practices. HART 1407 Basic Refrigeration ................................... 4 HART 2441 Commmercia l A/C ............. ....................... 4 HART 1441 Residential A/C ............ ............................. 4 Tota l 12 Management (Abilene On ly) The Management program consists of a two -year Associate in Applied Science Degree and two certificates. The Management program prepares students for professional careers in management and business through the offering of a range of skills addressing employer needs. A comprehensive and up-to -date curr iculum gives students the practical, theoretical and technical know ledge needed to be successful in the management profession. A cooperative education course allows students to receive semester-hour credit for their current work experiences. Associate in App lied Science Degree-Management Must complete a minimum of 25% of the required credit hours at Cisco College to earn degree Freshman Year FIRSTSEMESTER BMGT 1327 Principles of Management ...................... 3 MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing ... ................... ..... 3 BMGT 2305 Adv Comm in Mgmt ................... ............. 3 ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I ................................ 3 BMGT 1482 Co-op Ed: MGMT ...................... ........... .... 4 Tota l 16 SECONDSEMESTER HRPO 2301 Human Resource Mgmt ............... ....... ..... 3 BMGT 2309 Leadership ................................... ........ .... 3 HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior ............... ............ 3 ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets ........... ........4 BMGT 1483 Co-op Ed: MGM T ............. ............. ........... 4 Total 17 56 Sophomore Year FIRSTSEMESTER ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting II ........ ....................... 3 BMGT 2347 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving ................................................ .......... 3 BMGT 1344 Negotiat ions & Cont Mgmt ..................... 3 BUSG 2309 Small Business Mgmt .................... .......... 3 Total 12 SECOND SEMESTER ENGL 1301 Composit ion 1............ ..................... ........... 3 MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics ............................... 3 SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology .................. ............. 3 SPCH1315 Public Speaking OR SPCH1321 Bus & Prof Speaking ................. ................. 3 Humanities/Fine Arts .................................................. 3 Total 15 FIRSTSEMEST ER BMGT 1327 Principles of Management ...................... 3 MRKG 1311 Princip les of Marketing ........................... 3 BMGT 2305 Adv Comm in Management .................... 3 ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I ................................ 3 BMGT 1482 Co-op Ed: MGMT ..................................... 4 Tota l 16 SECOND SEMESTER HRPO 2301 Human Resource Mgmt ............... ....... ..... 3 BMGT 2309 Leadership .................................. ............. 3 HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior ........................... 3 ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets ....... ............ 4 BMGT 1483 Co-op Ed: MGMT ..................................... 4 Total 17 Capston e: Comp etenc y Exam Management-level II Certificate THIRD SEMESTER ACNT 1304 Intro to Accounting II ............................... 3 BMGT 2347 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving ........................ .................................. 3 BMGT 1344 Negotiat ions & Cont Mgmt ..................... 3 BUSG 2309 Small Business Mgmt .............................. 3 Total 12 Capstone: Competency Exam Management-Level I Certificate FIRSTSEMESTER BMGT 1327 Principles of Management ...................... 3 MRKG 1311 Princip les of Marketing ..................... ...... 3 BMGT 2305 Adv Comm in Management .................... 3 ACNT 1303 Intro to Accounting I ........ .................... .... 3 BMGT 1482 Co-op Ed: MGMT .................. ................. .. 4 Tota l 16 SECONDSEMESTER HRPO 2301 Human Resource Mgmt ........................... 3 BMGT 2309 Leadership .............................. ............. .... 3 HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior ............... ........... . 3 ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets ................... 4 BMGT 1483 Co-op Ed: MGMT ..................................... 4 Total 17 Capstone: Compet enc y Exam Nursing (Abilene Only) Cisco College offers several pathways to a career in nursing . licensed Vocational Nurses can obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing (AON) in one year. Once they are licensed as an RN, they may prog ress on to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, Abilene, in as lit tle as two mo re semesters of online coursewo rk. Students seeking to begin t heir nursi ng career at the BSN level can complete all of t heir general educat ion courses at Cisco College. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing program must be graduat es of a state-approved vocational/practical nursing program, be current ly licensed as a vocational nurse in Texas and must have comple t ed the required prerequisite courses with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Please contact the Cisco College Nursing Department at {325) 794-4415 for additional information . 57 All candidates for admission who meet the stated criteria for admission will be considered . However, the number of applicants normally exceeds the number of students who can be admitted to each class. Selection of candidates is made in June for annual fall enrollment . LVN/RN Option The LVN/RN Option is a one-year program for licensed vocational nurses leading to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing which prepares the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Licensure as a registered nurse must be granted by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing program must be graduates of a state-approved vocational/practical nursing program, be currently licensed as a vocational nurse in Texas and must have completed the required prerequisite courses with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Admission Criteria : 1. Must fulfill the Cisco College requirements for the A.A.S. degree; please refer to the College Catalog 2. Must be a high school graduate or have received a GED. 3. Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Texas 4. Completion of prerequisite courses 5. Must be college ready 6. Have current immunizations including Hepatitis B vaccine series completed or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus. (Hepatitis B series must be complete before students' application will be considered complete.) 7. Must take the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI-A2) Admission Assessment within three (3) months of application with a minimum passing rate of 75% on each of the following components: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, and Mathematics. A score of less than 75% on any component will require re-testing of that component, not all four (only one retake per section). Applicants are selected based on the following criteria: 1. All candidates for admission who meet the minimal criteria for admission will be considered. However, the number of applicants normally exceeds the number of students who can be admitted to each class. 2. Preference for adm ission is determined by a set of criteria which include: • Number of support courses completed • GPA of science courses • Oral Interview • Non-Academic Attributes , i.e. Residency, Life experience (use of a Rubric) • Coursework completed at Cisco College 58 App licat ion Dead line: Third Friday in May. Classes begin each fall semester. PREREQUISITECOURSES Credit Hours ENGL 1301 Compos ition I ........................................... 3 BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology 1............................. 4 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 11............................ 4 BIOL 1322 Nutrition .................................................... 3 PSYC2301 General Psycho logy ...... ............... ............ .. 3 Total 17 Associate of Applied Science Degree -Nursing- l VN/RN Option FIRSTSEMESTER SECONDSEMESTER Credit Hours Credit Hours PSYC2314 Lifespan Growth & Development.. ............ 3 BIOL 2421 Microbiology .............................................. RNSG 1161 Clinical 1...... ................ .............................. 1 RNSG 2573 Health Care Concepts 111...... ................ ..... 5 RNSG 1170 Introduction RNSG 2173 Professiona l Nursing Concepts 11 1............. 1 to Health Care Concepts ..... 1 4 RNSG 1171 Prof essional Nursing Concepts 1............... 1 RNSG 2363 Clinical Il l .................................................. 3 RNSG 2572 Health Care Concepts 11.... ........................ 5 X3XX Humanities ................. ........... .............................3 RNSG 2172 Professional Nursing Concepts 11.............. 1 RNSG 2362 Clinical 11...... ............................................. 3 Tot al 15 Total 16 THIRDSEMESTER RNSG 2574 Health Care Concepts IV .......................... 5 RNSG 2174 Prof essional Nursing Concepts IV ............ 1 RNSG 2360 Clinical IV .................................................. 3 RNSG 2371 Concept-Based Transit ion ........................ 3 Total 12 *Capstone Departmental Exam will be given at the end of this semester. Vocational Nursing (Abilene Only) The Vocational Nursing program is a three semester program leading to a certificate in vocational nursing which prepares the graduate to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational nurses (NCLEX-PN). Licensure must be granted by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas. All Nursing Programs use the following grade values: A= 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = 69 or less 59 Admission Criteria: 1. Must fulfill Cisco College's requirements fo r admission; please refer to the Cisco College Catalog 2. All applicants must submit a current, complete application each time they apply for the program . 3. Official high school transcript or GEDscores 4. Have current im munizations including Hepatitis B vaccine series or show serologic confirmation of immunity to Hepatitis B virus. (Hepatitis B series must be complete before student's application will be considered complete.) 5. All applicants must be TSI comp lete or college ready. Applicants are selected based on the follow ing criteria: 1. All applicants for admission who meet the min imal criter ia for admission wil l be considered. However, the numbe r of applicants normally exceeds the number of students who can be admitted to each class. 2. Preference fo r admission is determined by the following factors : • Number of appropriate technica l/academic courses completed • Cumulative GPA of completed technical/academic courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 3. Applications are accepted as follows: January deadline : September 30th May deadl ine: January 3p t August deadline: May 31st Take HESI A-2 test. Must make a minimum of 75% on each section; may re-take failed sections one time. Vocational Nursing-Certificate PREREQUISITE COURSES BIOL 1322 Nutr ition ............... ..................................... 3 BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology 1...... .......... ........... .. 4 BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 11........................ .... 4 Total 11 FIRSTSEMESTER VNSG 1160 VNSG 1227 VNSG 1304 VNSG 1423 VNSG 1331 Clinica l 1...... ................ .............................. 1 Essentials of Medicat ion Ad m in ............... 2 Foundations of Nursing .......... ..... ........ .... . 3 Basic Nursing Skills .......... ............... .......... 4 Pharmaco logy .............. .................. ...... .... 3 Tota l 13 SECONDSEMESTER VNSG 1429 VNSG 1260 VNSG 1432 VNSG 2260 Total 12 THIRD SEMESTER VNSG 1230 VNSG 2160 VNSG 1234 VNSG 2161 VNSG 2431 VNSG 2261 Medica l Surgical Nursing I ........................ 4 Clinical for Medical -Surgical Nursing ........ 2 Medica l-Surgical Nursing 11....................... 4 Clin ical for Medical-Surgical Nursing 11..... 2 Materna l-Neonatal Nursing ..................... 2 Clinica l for Maternal - Neonata l Nursing ... 1 Pediatr ics ...................... ............. .............. 2 Clinica l for Pediat rics ........................ ....... . 1 Advanced Nursing Skills ........................... 4 Clinical for Advanced Nurs ing Skills ......... 2 Total 12 Capstone: Departmental Exam 60 Any updates ar changesare publishedin HealthSciencesoffice and Counselors'office. Real Estate (Abilene Only) Sales Person-Level I Certificate The Real Estate program provides the specific core Real Estate courses and 180 classroom hours required for the Salesman and Broker Licensure and renewa l by the Texas Real Estate Commission that became effect ive September 1, 2012. Upon completion of this certificate, students will have all the requirements to apply for the Salesperson license. *RELE 1406 *RELE 1311 *RELE 2301 *RELE 1200 *RELE 1319 Principles of Real Estate ................ .......... 4 Law of Contracts ...................................... 3 Law of Agency ................. .......... ........ ...... 3 Contracts, Forms, Addenda ..................... 2 Real Estate Finance ............................... .. 3 Total 15 *TexasReal Estate Commissionmandatory coursesfor all licenses. Capstone:DepartmentalExam Workforce Education/Continuing Education Cisco College is committed to enriching the lives of its students and communities through quality educational programs and services to all those interested in pursuing lifelong learning opportunities. Cisco College delivers an array of innovative programs and courses through a var iety of individua l formats that are flexible, diverse and responsive to the needs of its public, privat e and corporate citizens. Workforce Education/Continuing Education programs range from intensive instruction in skills necessary to employment at the entry level to extending or upgrading the skills and knowledge of persons already employed who need additional training or retraining to achieve stability or advancement in their employment. Customized courses are available to meet specific employer needs. Programs for personal growth and development are also available . Continuing Education Units (CEUs)are awarded upon satisfactory completion of certain programs. Instructors who teach in Workforce Education/Continuing Education programs are highly trained in their fields and subjects. They are chosen with particular emphasis on their knowledge of the subjects and ability to teach and guide others to develop their maximum potential. Guarantee of Job Competency Cisco College guarantees that persons receiving an A.A.S. degree in a technical program will have at the time of graduation the technical job skills necessary to enter into employment. If a recipient of an A.A.S. is judged by his/her employer to be lacking in technical job skills identified as exit competencies for the specific degree program, the graduate will be provided up to 12 tu ition-free credit hours of additional skill training by Cisco College. Full information regarding the procedures and definitions of this guarantee can be obtained from the Provost of the Abilene Educational Center. elearning @ Cisco College In pursuit of its stated mission "to provide high-quality learning opportunities that promote student success in an ever-changing global environment," Cisco College attempts to be inclusive and flexible in its offe rings by reaching out to all persons. The College offers a wide variety of educational oppo rtunities and services to the constituents of its service area from the home campus at Cisco; at out -of -district locations, via online instruction or 61 hybrid instruction {a combination of online and face-to-face instruction); and through interactive television classrooms. The College seeks to operate as one institution by integrating policy, procedure, personnel, services and programs as appropriate to the location, circumstance and need. In all activit ies, institutiona l goals and objectives, especially for educational offerings, seek to achieve the same expected educationa l outcomes; approp riate assessment procedures seek to evaluate effect iveness in meet ing the needs of constituents and for the improvement of institutional programs and services. Virtual College of Texas Distance learning courses not in the catalog or schedule may be available to Cisco College students through a statewide consortium, the Virtual College of Texas. Individua l courses are available through the virtual college and may be viewed on the web at http://ciscojrcol lege.vct.org/credit. Although Virtual College of Texas courses may originate from any one of the more than forty public college participants in the state, they have the same tuition, admission procedures and requirements, Texas Success Initiative requirements, and appear on an academic transcript like any other Cisco College courses. For Virtual College courses, students have access to the advisement, library and support services, as we ll as all other activities of the Cisco College syst em. Depending on the course, exams may be completed online, through the Cisco College Counseling Office, or through appropriate arrangements at an approved off -campus site. Additional information on courses offered through the Virtual College may be obtained online at www .cisco.edu under Distance Education, via e-mail {vct@cisco.edu) or by calling {254) 442-5008. 62 COURSEDESCRIPTIONS The following pages provide course descriptions of all Cisco College courses, including those required for certificates, two -year degrees and transfer to four -year institutions . Courses and programs at Cisco College are listed below with designated abbreviations in parentheses . Suggested degree plans for transfer to specific baccalaureate programs can be found on the college website at www .cisco.edu. Account ing (ACCT,ACNT) Agriculture (AGRI) Anthropology (ANTH) Art (ARTS) Athletic Training Automotive Technology (AUMT, ABDR) Biology (BIOL) Biotechnology (BITC,SCIT) Business (BUSI) Business Admin istrat ion Management Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS, COS() Business Systems Technology (ACNT, ITSW, POFI, POFT) Chemistry (CHEM) Child Care Techno logy (CDEC) Compute r Science (COS() Cosmetology (CSME) Criminal Justice (CJCR,CJLE,CJSA,CRIJ,HMSY) Developmental Education (DERW, MATH) Economics (ECON) Education (EDUC) English (ENGL) Fire fighter (FIRS) Fire Techno logy (FIRT) French (FREN) Geology (GEOL) German (GERM) Government (GOVT) History (HIST) Humanities (HUMA) HVAC (HART) Industr ial Technology (BMGT, CNBT, CETI, DFTG,ELPT,ENTC, HART, HYDR,IEIR, PFPB,SEST, SMER, WOWK, WLDG) Kinesiology (KINE) Mathematics (MATH) Management (ACNT, BMGT, BUSG, ITSC,ITSW, MRKG, HRPO) Medica l Assisting Technology (FMLD, HITT, MDCA, MRMT) Music (MUEN, MUAP, MUSI) Nursing (RNSG, VNSG) Pharmacy Technician (PHRA) Philosophy (PHIL) Photography Physics (PHYS) Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Psychology (PSYC) Reading (READ) Real Estate (RELE) Respiratory Care Technology (RSPT) Sociology (SOCI) Spanish (SPAN) Speech (SPCH) Surgical Technology (SRGT) Theatre (DRAM) Vocal Performance Wrangler Band Wrangler Belles (KINE) Welding (WLDG) Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) Cisco College complies with the TCCNS, a cooperative effort among Texas Community Colleges and Universities, to facilitate the transfer of freshman - and sophomore- level general academic courses. The TCCNS provides a shared, uniform set of course descriptions for students and their advisors to use in determining both course equiva lency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. When students transfer between two participating TCCNSinstitutions, a course taken at the sending institution transfers as 63 the course carrying or cross-referenced with the same TCCNSdesignation at the receiving institution. Transfer courses having a common TCCNSnumber are indicated with an asterisk(*) on the following pages. Courses are numbered by a four-digit number in the following manner: The first digit identifies the academic level: zero (0) indicates developmental, one (1) indicates freshman level and two (2) indicates sophomore level. The second digit identifies credit hour value. The third and fourth digits uniquely identify the course. For example, ENGL 1301 is a freshman level, 3-semester hour course and should be taken first in any sequence of college-level English courses. Courses numbered with a first digit of zero (0) are developmental and will not count toward a degree. The course numbers on the following pages are subject to the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Not all courses have a designated common number. Interested parties should see individual courses for prerequisites. The student should check with an advisor concerning the transferability of courses. Any course may be cancelled at the start of a semester if the number of enrollments is too small or if instructional personnel are unavailable. Accounting ACCT2301 Principlesof FinancialAccounting This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to transactions and events that affect business organizations . Students will examine the procedure and systems to accumulate, analyze, measure, and record financial transactions. Students will use recorded financial information to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of shareholders' equity to communicate the business entity's results of operations and financial position to users of financial information who are external to the company. Students will study the nature of assets, liabilities, and owner's equity while learning to use reported financial information for purposes of making decisions about the company. Students will be exposed to International Financial reporting Standards (IFRS). Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent . Recommended co-requisite: MATH 1324 ACCT2302 Principlesof Managerial Accounting This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of managerial accounting appropriate for all organizations. Students will study information from the entity's accounting system relevant to decisions made by internal managers, as distinguished from information relevant to users who are external to the company. The emphasis is on the identification and assignment of product costs, operational budgeting and planning, cost control, and management decision making. Topics include product costing methodologies, cost behavior, operational and capital budgeting, and performance evaluation. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ACCT2301 ACNT 1303 Introduction to AccountingI A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation and payroll. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 60 ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II A study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuation of receivables and equipment and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ACNT 1303 A CNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting Introduct ion to utiliz ing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. One lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ACNT 1303 Agriculture AGRI 1131 The Agricultural Industry* Overview of wo rld agriculture, nature of the industry, resource conservation and the American agricultural system, including product ion, distribution and marketing; recommended fo r all freshmen agriculture maj ors. One lecture hour per week. Credit: 1 semester hour AGRI 1307 Agronomy* Principles and practices in the development, production and management of field crops includ ing plant breeding, plant diseases, soils, insect control and weed control. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 1311 Da iry Science* Survey of the dairy industry including dairy breeds, standards for selection and culling, herd replacements, feeding, management, physiology and health maintenance. Food value for milk, tests for compos ition and quality, and use and processing of market milk and dairy products. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 1315 Horticulture * Structure, growth, and development of hort icultura l plants from a practica l and scientif ic approach. Environmental effects, basic principles of propagation, greenhouse and outdoor production, nutrition, pruning, chemical contro l of growth, pest control and landscaping. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 1319 Introductory Animal Science* Scientific animal agriculture. Importance of livestock and meat industries. Selection, reproduction, nutrition, management and marketing of beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats and horses. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 1325 Marketing of Agricultural Products* Operations in the movement of agricultura l commodities from producer to consumer, including the essential marketing functions of buying, selling, transporting, stor ing, financing, standardizing, pr icing and risk bearing. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 1327 Poultry Science* Introduct ion to the poultry industry. Practices and principles in the production and marketing of turkeys, layers, broi lers and specialized fowl. Management, automated equipment, product technology, incubation and product ion economics. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 61 AGRI 2301 Agricultural Power Units* Fundamentals of internal combust ion engines: gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum. Maint enance and adjustments of the electr ical, ignition, fuel, lubricating and coo ling systems of agricultura l power machinery. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2303 Agricultural Construction I* (Welding) Selection, use and maintenance of hand and power tools; arc and oxy-acetylene welding; and construction materials and principles; cold metal work; soldering and sheet meta l. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2304 Agricultural Construct ion ll*(Woodshop) Selection, use, and maintenance of hand and powe r too ls; arc and oxy-acety lene weld ing; and construction mater ials and principles. Two lecture hours; four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2313 Plant Protection* Principles and practices of controlling and preventing economic loss caused by plant pests. Includes instruct ion in entomology, plant patho logy, weed science, crop science, environmental tox icology and related environmenta l protection measures. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2317 Introduction to Agricultural Economics* Fundamental economic principles and their applications to the problems of the industry of agriculture. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2321 Livestock Evaluation I* Selection, evaluation and classification of livestock and livestock products . Two lectu re hours, two lab hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours AGRI 2330 Wildlife Conservation and Man agemen t * Principles and practices used in the production and improvement of wildlife resources. Aesthetic, ecological and recreational uses of public and private lands. Two lecture hours, tw o lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Allied Health FMLD 1345 Life Span Growth and Development A study of the inte rrelat ionship of physical, emot ional, social, and menta l factors of grow th and development throughout the life span. Only offered in t he spring semester. Three lectu re hour s per week. Credit: 3 semester hours HITT 1313 Coding and Insurance An overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPTcoding and claims forms for reimbursement of medical services. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1254 Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review A preparation for one of the National Commission Certifying Agencies (NCCA)recognized credentia ling exams. Two lecture hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours 62 MDCA 1305 Medical Law and Ethics Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulat ions involving legal and eth ical relat ionships among physicians, patients and medical assistants in ambu latory care sett ings. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1310 Medical Assistant Interpersonal and Communicat ion Skills Emphasis on the applicat ion of basic psychological princ iples and the study of behavior as they apply to special populations. Topics include procedures for self-understanding and social adaptabi lity in interpersonal communicat ion with patients and co-workers in an ambulatory care setting. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1313 Medical Terminology A study and pract ical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes roots and combining forms. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1321 Administrative Procedures Med ical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, interperson al communicat ions, bookkeeping tasks, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office . Only offered in the spring semester. Three lectu re hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1343 Medical Insurance Emphasizes medical office coding for payment and reimbursement by patient or third party payers for ambulatory care sett ings.. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours MDCA 1409 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants Emphasis on structure and functions of human cells tissues, organs, and systems w ith overview of common pathophysiology. Three lecture hours, three hours lab per week. MDCA 1417 Procedures in a Clinical Setting Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentat ion of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures and other treatments as appropriate for ambulatory care settings . Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Only offered in the spring Semester. Credit: 4 semester hours MDCA 1452 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures Application of governmental health care guidelines. Includes specimen collection and handling, quality assurance, and quality control in performance of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory test ing. Credit: 4 semester hours - Pre-Requisite: M DCA1417 Proc. in a Clinical Setting. Two hours lecture , Four hour lab per week. MDCA 2460 Clinical-Medical Assisting A health-related work -based learning experience that enables the stud ent to apply specialized occupation theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Must have permission from the Program Director. Twelve clinical hou rs per week. Credit: 4 semester hours 63 PharmacyTechnician PHRA 114 3 Pharm acy technician certifi cat ion review A review of major top ics covered on the nationa l Pharmacy Technician Certification examination (PTCE). Three lab hours per week. Credit: One semester hour PHRA 1160 Clinical I A health-re lated work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupationa l theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Six clinical hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour PHRA 1209 Pharmaceut ical Mathematics I Solving pharmaceutical calculation problems encounte red in the prepa ration and distr ibution of drugs. One hour lectu re and two lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours PHRA 1240 Overview of thi rd part y payment and its impact on health care. Includes the principles and practices of managed care pharmacy, Medicaid and Medicare, payment plans, reimbursement methods, and formularies. One hour lecture and two hours two lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours PHRA 1301 Int roduction to Pharmacy An overv iew of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician . Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours PHRA 13 05 Drug Classifi cation A study of pharmaceutica l drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, side effects and routes of administration. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours PHRA 1313 Community Pharma cy Prac tice Introduct ion to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and mainta in records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescript ion calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-t he counter drugs, inventory management and legal paramete rs. Two lectu re hou rs, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours PHRA 1345 Compoundi ng Sterile Preparations and Asept ic Technique The process of compounding sterile preparations and aseptic techn ique wi t hin legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP<797>standards. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours PHRA 1349 Institutiona l Pharmacy Practice Fundamentals of t he diverse ro les and practice of pharmacy technicians in an inst itutiona l pharmacy sett ing. In-depth coverage of hospita l pharmacy organization, wo rk fl ow and personnel, safety techniques, data entry, packaging and labeling ope rations, inpatient drug distribut ion systems including investigat ional drugs, cont inuous quality im provement and inventory control. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 64 PHRA 2260 Clinical Institution A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinica l professional. Eight hours clinical per week. Credit: 2 semester hours PHRA 2261 Clinical Community A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupationa l theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinica l professional. Eight hours clinical per week Credit: 2 semester hours PHRA 2460 Clinical II A health -relate d work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Twelve clinical hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Respiratory Care/Therapy RSPT1101 Introdu ction to Respiratory Care An introduct ion to the fie ld of respiratory care. Two hours lecture, one hour lab per week . Two hour lect ure, one hour lab. Credit: 2 semester hour Co-requisite: RSPT1160, RSPT1329 RSPT 1141 Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation A study of respiratory home care/rehabilitation equipment, procedures, and patient education. One hour lecture per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Pre-requisites: RSPT2210, RSPT1340, RSPT2317, RSPT2266 RSPT1160 Clinical/Respiratory Care A health-related work-based learni ng experience that enables the student to apply specialized o ccupation al theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Eight hours clinical per week . Credit: 1 semester hours Co-requisite RSPT 1201, RSPT1329 RSPT 1201 Introduction to Respiratory Care An introduct ion to the fie ld of respiratory care. Two hours lecture, one hour lab per week. Two hour lecture, one hour lab. Credit: 2 semester hour Co-requisite: RSPT1160, RSPT1329 RSPT 1207 Cardiopulmonary A& P Anatomy and Physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. One hour lecture, four hour lab per week. Credit: 2 semester hours RSPT 1240 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of th e cardiovascular and pulmonary system. One hour lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1207 65 RSPT 1261 Clinical Respiratory Care A health-re lated work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Sixteen hours clinical per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Pre-requisite 1361 RSPT 1329 Respiratory Care Fundamentals I Introduction to respiratory care fundamentals. Utilize data related to patient assessment: prepare equipment for function, operation and cleanliness; perform infection control, vita l signs, physical assessment, medical gas the rapy, and humidity/aeroso l therapy; identify equipment, malfunct ions; and maintain patient records. Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisites: RSPT1201, RSPT1160 RSPT 1331 Respiratory Care Fundamentals II Continued development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care. Prepare equipment for function, operation, and cleanliness; perform lung expansion therapy, bronch ial hygiene therapy, artificial airway insert ion, manual resuscitation, suction, pulse oximetry; identify equipment malfunctions; identify equipment malfunct ions; and maintain patient records. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisite RSPT1160, RSPT1201, RSPT1329 RSPT 1361 Clinical Respiratory Care A health-re lated work -based learning exper ience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Sixteen hours clinical per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1160, RSPT 1201, RSPT1329 RSPT 2167 Practicum-Respiratory Care Practical, general workp lace training supported by an indiv idualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Sixteen hours clinica l per week. Credit: 1 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT2267 RSPT 2139 Advanced Cardiac life Support This course addresses current skills and knowledge pertinent to Advanced Cardiac Life Support with an emphasis on airway management. Designed to develop skills for resuscitation of the adult. Includes strategies for managing and stabi lizing the cardiopu lmonary arrested patient. The student will receive certification. Laboratory fee charged. One hour lecture, three hours lab per week . Credit: 2 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1201, RSPT2317, RSPT2266, RSPT2314 RSPT 2210 Cardiopulmonary Disease Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, cardiopu lmonary diseases. Two hours lecture per week . Credit: 2 semester hours prognosis, 66 manifestations, treatment, and detection of RSPT2231 Simulations in Respiratory Care Theory of clinical simulat ion examinations. Includes construction ty pes, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerize d simulation examination. One hour lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 2 semester hour Pre-requisites: RSPT2267, RSPT1141, RSPT1329, RSPT1331, RSPT1340, RSPT2210, RSPR1201, RSPT2317, RSPT2314, RSPT2353, RSPT2305 RSPT2266 Practicum-Respiratory Care Practical, general workplace tra ining supported by an individualized learn ing plan developed by the employer, college and student. Sixteen hours clinical experience per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1160, RSPT1361, RSPT1261 RSPT2267 Practicum-Respiratory Care Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learn ing plan developed by the employer, college and student . Sixteen hours clinical exper ience per week. Credit: 2 semeste r hours Pre-requisites: RSPT2266 RSPT2305 Pulmonary Diagnostics The theories and techniques involved in pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, and quality control monitors. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT2266, RSPT1201, RSPT1329, RSPT1331, RSPT1340, RSPT2210 RSPT2314 Mechanical Ventilation The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator cha racteri stics. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1361, RSPT1201, RSPT1329, RSPT1331 classification, methods, principles, and operational RSPT2317 Respiratory Care Pharmacology A study of drugs that affect the cardiopulmonary systems. Emphasis on classification, dosages/calculations, and physiolog ical intera ctions. Four hours lecture per week . Credit: 3 semeste r hours Pre-requisites: RSPT1160, RSPT1329, RSPT1361, RSPT1331 RSPT2353 Neonatal/Pediatric route of administration, Cardiopulmonary Care A study of neonatal/pediatric cardiopulmonary care. Two hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT2314, RSPT1201, RSPT1329, RSPT1331, RSPT1261 RSPT2355 Critical Care Monitoring Advanced monitoring techniques used to assess a patient in the critical care setting. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Pre-requisites: RSPT2314, RSPT2210, RSPT1340, RSPT2266 67 SurgicalTechnology HPRS2200 Pharmacology f or Health Professions A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administrat ion, and calculat ion of dosages. Two lecture hou rs per wee k Credit: 2 semester hours SRGT1260 Clinical I A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professiona l. Eight clinica l hours per week (92 clinical hours total.) C~dlt:2Seme~~Hou~ SRGT1405 Introduction to Surgical Technology Orientation to surgical techno logy theory, surgical pharmacology and anesthesia, technological sciences, and patient care concepts. Four lectu re hou rs per wee k. Credit: 4 Semester Hours SRGT1409 Fundamentals of Perioperative Concepts and Techniques In-depth coverage of perioperative concepts such as aseptic pr inciples and practices, infect ious processes, wound healing, and creation and maintenance of the ster ile field. Two lectu re hou rs and four lab hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours SRGT1541 SurgicalProcedures I Int roduct ion to surgical patho logy and its relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN, genitourina ry, otorhinolaryngology, and ortho pedic surgical specialties incor porating instruments, equipment, and supplies required for safe patient care. Five lecture hou rs per week. Credit : 5 Semester Hours SRGT1542 SurgicalProcedures II Int roduct ion to surgical pathology and its relationshi p to surgical procedu res. Emphasis on surgical procedures related to the cardiot horacic, peri pheral vascular, plastic/ reconstructive, ophtha lmology, oral/maxil lofacial, and neuro logical surgical specialt ies incorpo rating instruments, equi pment, and supplies require d for safe pat ient care. Four lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 5 Semester Hours SRGT2130 Professional Readiness Overview of professional readiness for employment, atta ining certificat ion, and maintaining certification status . A capstone exper ience may be included. One lecture hour per w eek. Credit: 1 semest er hou r SRGT2260 Clinical II-Surgical Technology/Technologist A health -related wor k-based learning exper ience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory , skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by t he clinical prof essional. Sixteen (16) clinical hou rs total) Credit: 2 Semester Hours SRGT2362 Ill A health - related wor k-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by t he clinical professional. Twelve clinical hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 68 SRGT 2460 Clinical Ill-Surgical Technology/Technologist A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the student to app ly specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Twenty -four clinical hou rs per week. (240 clinical hours tota l) Credit: 4 Semester Hours SRGT 2560 Clinical Ill - Surgical Technology/Technolo gist A health -related wor k-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupat ional theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Twenty -four clinical hours per week (240 Clinical Hours tota l) Credit: 5 Semester hou rs A nth ro pology ANTH 2346 General Anthropology* Study of human beings, the ir antecedents and related primates, and thei r cultu ral behavior and institutions. Int roduces the major subfields: physical and cultural anthro pology, archeology, linguistics, and et hnology. Three lecture hou rs per week . Credit: 3 semester hours ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology * Key concepts, methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social inst itutions, linguistics, and culture change among world peoples. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Arts ARTS 1301 Art Appre ciation* Explorat ion of purposes and processes in the visual arts including evaluation of selected works . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ARTS 1311 Design I* Elements and princi ples of art using two-d imensional concepts; includes the fundamentals of line, color, form, texture, shape, space and arrangement. Three lecture hours, th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ARTS 1312 Design II* Elements and principles of art using th ree-dimensional concepts. Continuation of ARTS 1311; experimentation w ith materials; too ls and methods of developing fo rm in three dimensions; study of spatial design principles. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite : ARTS 1311 ARTS 1316 Drawing I* Investigation of drawing media and techniques including descript ive and expressive possibilit ies. A disciplined study of com position, perspective, line, tone, modeling and figu re construct ion. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours ARTS 1317 Drawing II* Investigation of drawing media and techn iques including descriptive and expressive possibilities. Continuation of ARTS 1316; graphic environmental concepts; emphasis on figure drawing and anatomy study. Three lectu re hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: ARTS1316 69 ARTS 1325 Drawing and Painting* Drawing and painting for non-art majors. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours. ARTS 2313 Design Communications I* Communication of ideas through processes and techniques of graphic design and illustration. Special emphasis is on web design. Three hours lecture. Credit: 3 semester hours. ARTS 2316 Painting I * Explorat ion of ideas using painting media and techniques. Emphasis on color, composition and the dynamics of vision. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: ARTS1311 or 1316 ARTS 2317 Painting II* Exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques. Continuation of ARTS2316. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ARTS2316 ARTS 2326 Sculpture I* Explorat ion of ideas using sculpture media and techniques. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ARTS1312 or permission of instructor ARTS 2348 Digital Art I* Studio art courses that explore the potent ial of the computer hardware and software medium for the ir visual, conceptual, and practical uses in the visual arts. Special Emphasis is placed on digital photography. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ARTS 2349 Digital Art II* Studio art courses that explore the potent ial of the computer hardware and software medium for their visual, conceptual, and practica l uses in the visual arts. Special Emphasis is placed on photo manipulation software. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ARTS 2389 Academic Cooperative* An instructiona l program designed to integrat e on-campus study with practica l hands-on work experience. In conjunct ion with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and obj ectives in the study of studio art and/or art history. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ARTS1311 or permission of instructor Automotive Technology AUMT 1305 Introduction to Automot ive Technology An overview of automotive electrica l systems including top ics in operational theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of batteries , charging and starting systems, and electrical accessories. Emphasis on electrical schematic diagrams and service manuals. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours 70 AUM T 1407 Automot ive Electrical Systems An overv iew of automotive electrical Systems including topics in operat ional theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of batteries, charging and starting systems, and elect rical accessories. Emphasis on electrical schematic diagrams and service manuals. May be taught manufacture r specific. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 1410 Automotive Brake Systems Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Emphasis on safe use of modern equipment. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis, and repair of power, manual, antiloc k brake systems, and parking brakes. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lectu re hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 1419 Automot ive Engine Repair Fundamentals of engine operat ion, diagnosis and repair including lubricat ion systems and cooling systems. Emphasis on overhau l of selected engines, identificat ion and inspection , measurements, and disassembly, repair , and reassembly of the engine. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lectu re hours, fou r lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 1416 Suspension and Steering A study of theory and ope ration of automotive suspension and steering systems including ti re and whee l problem diagnosis, com ponent repair, and alignment procedu res. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lecture hours, fou r lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 144 5 Climate Control Systems Diagnosis and repair of manual/electronic climate cont rol systems. Includes the refr igeration cycles and EPAguide lines for refr igerant handl ing. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lecture hours, fou r lab hours . Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2313 Automot ive Drive Tra in and Axles A study of automotive clutches, clutch operation devices, manual transm issions/ transaxles, and diffe rent ials w ith emp hasis on the diagnosis and the repair of transmissions/transa xles and drive lines. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lecture hou rs, four lab hours per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2325 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle A study of the operatio n, hydrau lic principles, and related circuits of modern automat ic t ransmissions and automat ic transaxles. Diagnosis, disassembly, and assembly procedures with emphasis on t he use of special too ls and propertechn iques. May be taught manufactu rer specific. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2417 Engine Performan ce Analys is I Theory, operation, diagnosis, and repair of basic engine dynamics, ignition systems, and fue l delivery systems. Use of basic engine performance diagnostic equi pment. May be taught manufacture r specific. Two lectu re hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2421 Automati c Electrical Diagno sis and Repair Repair of automotive electrical subsystems, lightening, instrumentation, and accessories. Emphasis on accurate diagnosis and proper repair methods using various t roubleshooting skills and techniques . Maybe taught manufacturer specific . Credit: 4 semester hours 71 AU M T 2434 Engine Performance Ana lysis II A study of diagnosis and repair of emission systems, computer ized engine performance systems, and advanced ignition and fue l systems; and prope r use of advanced engine performance diagnostic equipment. May be taught manufacturer specific. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2443 Adva nced Emission System s Diagno stics Diagnostics and repair of emission control systems with emph asis on the application of advanced diagnostic information, tools, and techn iques. Course wi ll include state and federal laws require d for preparation for licensing. May be taught w ith manufacture r specific instructions. Two hours lectu re, fou r hours lab per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours AUMT 2457 Automotiv e Alternativ e Fuels A study of the composition and use of various alternative automobile fue ls including retrofit procedures and applications , emission standards, availability, and cost effectiveness. Overview of federal and state legislation concerning fue ls. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Biology BIOL 1322 Nut rit ion & Diet Therapy I* Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nut ritional quality; and food use and diet applicat ions. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: One semester of chemistry and/or anatomy and physiology recommended BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Ma j ors I* Fundamental pr inciples of living organisms will be studie d, includ ing physical and chemical properties of life, organi zation, function, evolut ionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of cytology, reproduction, genetics, and scientific reasoning are included. Three lecture hou rs, th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Pre-requisite: MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) Successfulcompletion of College Algebra or concurr ent enrollment in higher-level mathematics is recommended . BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majo rs II* The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fung i, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis wil l be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants and animals. Three lecture hours, th ree laborato ry hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: BIOL 1406 BIOL 1408 BIOLOGY FOR NO N-SCIENCE MAJORS I* Provides a survey of biological principals with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction . Laboratory activities wi ll reinforce same topics . Three lecture hours, three laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Boil 1409 BIOLOGY FOR NON -SCIENCE MAJORS II * This course will provide a survey of biologica l principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity, and physiology. Laboratory activit ies wil l reinforce same top ics. Three lectu re hours, t hree laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 Semester hours 72 BIOL 1411 GENERAL BOTANY* Fundamental biological concepts relevant to plant physiology, life cycle, growth and development, structure and function, and cellular and molecular metabolism. The ro le of plants in the environment, evolution, and phylogeny of major plant groups, algae, and fungi. (This course is intended for science majors) Prerequisite : MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) Successful completion of College Algebra or concurrent enrollment in higher level mathematics is recommended BIOL 1413 GENERAL ZOOLOGY* Fundamental biological concepts relevant to anima ls, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecular metabo lism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology. (This course is intended for science majors.) Prerequisite: MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) Successful completion of College Algebra or concurrent enrollment in higher level mathemat ics is recommended. BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I* Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: College ready in Reading and Writ ing, Biology 1406 or 1413, or approval of Chairperson BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II* Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproduct ive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized. A continuat ion of BIOL 2401. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: College ready in Reading and Writing, Biology 2401, or approval of Chairperson BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors* Principles of microbiology, including metabol ism, structure, function, genetics, and phylogeny of microbes. The course will also examine the interactions of microbes with each other, hosts, and the environment. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours (transferable) Prerequisite: College ready in Reading and Writ ing, completed MATH 0401, Chemistry 1411 plus BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407 or approval of Chairperson Biotechnology BITC 1200 Fundamentals of Biological Science Skills and concepts necessary to work in the biotechnology industry, allied health, or other biology-related fields . Emphasizes applied mathematics, communication skills, and core science knowledge and applications. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Credit: 2 semester hours BITC 1311 Introduction to Biotechnology An introduction to biotechnology including career exploration, history and applications of DNA/RNA technology, molecular biology, bioethics, and laboratory safety practices. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 73 BITC 1350 Special Studies and Bioethical Issues of Biotechnology Current events, skills, att itudes, and behaviors pertinent to biotechnology and relevant to the professional development of the student. Includes exploration of ethical and legal behaviors in the context of the biotechnology industry. Three hours lecture per week. Credit: 3 semester hours BITC 1391 Special Topics - Immunology Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the techno logy or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeat ed multip le times to improve student proficiency. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. Credit: 3 semester hours BITC 1402 Biotechnology Lab Methods and Techniques Laboratory operations, management, equ ipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures, includes laboratory practice in using pH meters, mixing buff ers, performing measurements, prepa ring solutions, and performing separatory techniques. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Credit: 4 semester hours per week BITC 2411 Biotechnology Lab Instrumentation Theory, applications, and operation of various analytica l instruments . Addresses searation and identification techniques including electrophoresis, spect rophotomet ry, and chromatography . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week. Credit: 4 semester hours BITC 2431 Cell Culture Techniques Theory and appl ications of cell culture techniques. Laboratory emphasis on the princip les and practices of init iation, cultivation, maintenance, preservation of cell lines and applications . Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Credit: 4 semester hours BITC 2441 Molecular Biotechnology Technique s Introduct ion to Biotechno logy and Biotechnology laboratory instrumentation. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Credit: 4 semester hours BITC 2445 Medical Biotechnology Biotechnology techno logy as it applies to medicine and medical research. Includes molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and AIDS. Covers the applications of biotechnology to the diagnosis and treatment of disease as well as he development of drugs and therapeut ic agents. Emphasizesresearch and medical-related biotechnology methods and laboratory procedures. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Credit: 4 semester hours BITC 2486 Internship A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupat ional theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the emp loyer. Zero lecture , twenty hours laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours SCIT 1414 Applied Genera l Chemistry Applications of general chemistry emphasizing industry-related laboratory skills and competencies including laboratory safety and report writing. Addresses supporting chem ical theories including atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chem ical reactivity , gas laws, acids and bases, and solutions. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week. Credit: 4 semester hours 74 Business BUSI 1301 Business Principles This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students wil l learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including account ing, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and internat ional business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life. Credit: 3 semester hours BusinessComputer Information Systems BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications* Students will study computer terminology, hardware, and software related to the business environment. The focus of this course is on business productivity software applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing (as needed), spreadsheets, databases, presentation graph ics, and business-oriented ut ilization of the Internet. Credit: 3 semester hours COSC1415 Fundamentals of Programming* Introduct ion to computer programming. Emphasis on the fundamenta ls of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and fi le structures, input/output devices and disks/files . Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Credit: 4 semester hours BusinessSystemsTechnology ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting I A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and compute rized environment. Emphasis on understand ing the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation, and payroll. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours ACNT 1304 Introduction to Accounting II A study of accounting for merchandising, notes payable, notes receivable, valuat ion of receivable and equipment, and valuation of inventories in a manual and computerized environment . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ACNT 1303 ACNT 1311 Introduction to Computerized Accounting Int roduction to utiliz ing the computer in maintaining accounting records with primary emphasis on a general ledger package. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ACNT 1303 ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing An overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 75 ITSW 1304 Introdu ction to Spreadshee ts Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and importance of electron ic spreadsheets. Two lecture hou rs, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours ITSW 1307 Introduct ion to Database Introduct ion to database theory and the practical appli cations of a database. Two lecture hou rs, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ITSW 1310 Introduct ion to Presentat ion Graph ics Softwa re Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce mult imedia presentat ions. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentat ion development. Three lectu re hours, one lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ITSW 1301 ITSW 1404 Spreadsheets Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and importance of electronic spreadsheets. Two lect ure hours, th ree lab hours per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours ITSW 1410 Introduct ion to Presentat ion Graphics Software Instruction in the ut ilizat ion of presentat ion softwa re to produce mult imedia presentat ions. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentat ion developmen t . Three lecture hours, 2 text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. Three lectu re hou rs, 2 lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: POFI 2301 Word Processing POF/ 2301 Word Processing Wo rd processing software focusing on business applications. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: ITSW 1301 POFI 2331 Desktop Publishing In-depth coverage of desktop publishing te rminology, text editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout te chniques, graphics, multi ple page displays, and business appl ications. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours POFI 2340 Ad vanced Word Processing Advanced techn iques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technica l documents. Emphasis on business applicat ions. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: POFI 2301 POFI 2486 Internship: Business/Off ice Automation/Technolog y/Da ta Entry A wo rk-based learning experience that enables the st udent to apply specialized occupat ional theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Thir ty ext ernal hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours POFT 1309 Adm inistrative Office Procedures I St udy of current offi ce procedures, dut ies, and responsibilities appl icable to an office environment. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours 76 POFT 1313 Prof essiona l Workfo rce Preparation for the work fo rce includ ing ethics, interpersona l relat ions, professional att ire, and career advancement. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 1319 Records and Informat ion Management I Introduct ion to basic records information management fi ling systems including manual and electronic fil ing. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 1325 Business Math and Mach ine Application s Business math problem-solving skills using office techno logy. Three lecture hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding Skill development keyboard ing techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. Two lectu re hou rs, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 2301 Intermed iat e Keyboard ing A continuation of keyboard ing skills emphasizing acceptable speed, and accuracy levels and formatt ing documents. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communicat ions Development of writ ing and presentation skills to produce eff ective business communicat ions. Three lectur e hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours POFT 2431 Adm inistrat ive Systems Advanced concepts of proj ect management and office procedures integrati ng software app lications. Three lecture hours and th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite : Compute r application software proficiency and basic offi ce procedu res com petency. POFT 243 3 Advanced Keyboarding Study of advanced concepts in variety of office -simulated correspondence activ ities w ith emphasis on organization, prior itizing, decision making, composition, placement, accuracy, and speed development. Two lect ure hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: POFT 2301 Chemistry CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I * Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physio logical chemist ry, and environmenta l/ consumer chemistry. Designed fo r non-science and allied health students . (This course may not be substitute d for CHEM 1411). Three lecture hours, fou r lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: MATH 0402 or equivalent Note : This course is only offered alternate years at the Cisco location 77 CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I* Fundamental princip les of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical sto ichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solut ions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chem istry. LAB: Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1411 lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collect ion and analysis, and preparat ion of laboratory reports . Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 1314- College Algebra or equivalent academic preparation Note: This course is only offered alternate years at the Cisco location CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II* Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descript ive inorganic chemistry. LAB: Basic laboratory exper iments supporting theoretica l principles presented in CHEM 1412 lecture; introduction of the scientific method, exper imental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparat ion of laboratory reports. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 Note: This course is only offered alternate years at the Cisco location CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I* Fundamental principles of organic chemistry wil l be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecu les. THIS COURSEIS INTENDEDFOR STUDENTSIN SCIENCEOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: Chemistry 1412 Note: th is course only offered at the Abilene location. CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II* Advanced pr inciples of organ ic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, propert ies, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenc lature, stereochemistry, structure and reactiv ity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSEIS INTENDED FOR STUDENTSIN SCIENCEOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS . A continuation of Chemistry 2423. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: Chemistry 2423 Note: th is course only offered at the Abilene location. Child Development and EarlyChildhood CDEC1303 I TECA1303 Families, School & Community Study of the child, fam ily, commun ity, and schools. Includes parent education and involvement, fam ily and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a min imum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse popu lations. Three lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 78 CDEC 1311 / TECA 1311 Educating Young Children An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historica l perspect ives, ethical and professional responsibil ities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to partic ipate in a minimum of 16 hours of field exper ience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings w ith varied and diverse populations . Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Program A study of the fundamentals of developmental ly appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1318 / TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child Factors impacting the well -being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards . Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours fie ld experience w ith children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC1319 Child Guidance An exploration of guidance st rategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. Practical application through direct part icipation with children. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1321 The Infant and Toddler A study of appropr iate infant and todd ler programs (birth to age 3), including an overv iew of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activit ies, and teaching/guidance techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentat ion of children's development. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1335 Early Childhood Development 3-5 Years Principles of typica l growth and development from three to f ive years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1354 / TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development Physical, emotional, social, and cognit ive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1356 Emergent literacy for Early Childhood An exploration of princip les, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a playbased integrated curr iculum. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours 79 CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood An exploration of principles, methods, and materia ls for teaching children music, movement, visual arts, and dramat ic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strateg ies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy ro le, and legislative issues. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC1366 Practicum-Child Development and Early Childhood Practical, general workp lace training supported by an individua lized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. One lecture hour, twenty lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC 1417 Child Development Associate Training I Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate Nationa l Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 funct ional areas of study include family, program management, and professionalism. Topics on CDA overview, general observation skills, and child growth and development overview. Three lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2304 Child Abuse & Neglect Methods used in the ident ification of physical, emotiona l, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and fami lies. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal w ith investigation and treatment. Three lecture hours . Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2315 Diverse Cultural/Multilingual Education An overview of multicultural topics and education . Includes relationships with the family and commun ity awareness and sensitivity to diversity, and individual needs of children . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2326 Administration of Programs for Children I Application of management procedures for early child care education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2341 The School Age Child A study of appropriate programs for the school age child (5 to 13 years), including an overview of development, learning environments, materia ls, and activities and teaching/guidance techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Child Care Provider/Assistant Practical, general workp lace training supported by an indiv idualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. One lecture hour, 20 lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 80 CDEC2422 Child Development Associate Training II A continuation of the study of the requ irements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy learning environment, self, social and guidance. Three lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CDEC2424 Child Development Associate Training Ill A continuation of the study for the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CAN). The four functional areas of study are creative, cognit ive, physical, and communication . Three lecture hours, four lab hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Communication COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication Study of the media by which entertainment and information messages are delivered. Includes an overview of the traditiona l mass media: their functions, structures, supports, and influences. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours COMM 2311 News Gathering & Writing I Fundamentals of writing news for the mass media. Includes instruction in methods and techniques for gathering, processing, and delivering news in a professional manner. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ENGL1301 Cosmetology CSME 1310 Introduction to Haircutting & Related Theory Introduct ion to the theory and practice of hair cutting. Topics include term inology, implements, sectioning and fin ishing techn iques. One lecture hour, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CSME 1354 Artistry of Ha ir Design I Introduct ion to hair design. Topics include the theory and applications of wet styling, thermal hair styling, and finishing techn iques. One lecture hour, seven lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1401 Orientation to Cosmetology An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of Cosmetology. Two lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1405 Fundamentals of Cosmetology A course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, and comb out. Two lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1434 Cosmetology Instructor I The fundamenta ls of instructing cosmetology students . Two lecture hours, seven lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Pre requisite: Current Texas License 81 CSME 1435 Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the instruction of cosmetology students. Two lecture hours, six lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME1441 Principles of Nail techno logy II Advanced theory and practice of nail techno logy and enhancements. Topics include application and art of nail techno logy. Two lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1443 Manicuring & Related Theory Presentation of the theory and practice of nail technology. Top ics include term inology, application, and workp lace competencies related to nail technology. Two lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1447 Principles of Skin Care/Facials In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials, and cosmetics. One lecture hour, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair Theory and Practice Instruction in the art istry of hair design. Topics include theory, techniques and application of hair design. Two lecture hours, seven lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 1453 Chemical Reformation & Theory Presentation of the theory and practice of chemical reformation. Topics include term inology application and work place competencies related to chemical reformat ion. Two lecture hours, seven lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 2237 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques including hair designs, professional cosmeto logy services, and workp lace competencies. One lecture hour, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours CSME 2244 Preparation for State Written Examination Presentation and practice of the theory, techn iques, and applicat ion relating to the curr iculum for the complet ion of the State Licensing Written Exam. One lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours. CSME 2245 Preparation for State Practical Examination Presentation and practice of the theory, techniques, and applicat ion relating to the curr iculum for the completion of the State Licensing Practical Exam. One lecture hour and three lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours CSME 2342 Cosmetology Small Business Management Professional training and theory in business ethics, goals, salon operation and record keeping. Four lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CSME 2343 Cosmetology Small Business Management Professional tra ining and theory in business ethics, goals, salon operation and record keeping. Four lecture hours and three lab hours per week. 82 CSME 2343 Salon Developm ent Appl ications of procedures necessary for salon development. Topics includ e professional ethics and goals, salon operation and record keeping. Three lecture hou rs, th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CSME 2401 Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory Presentation of t he theory practi ce, and chemistry of hair color. Topics include term inology, applicat ion, and workp lace competencies. Two lecture hours, seven lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 2414 Cosmetology Instructor II A cont inuat ion of the fundamentals of inst ructing cosmetology students. Two lecture hours, six lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 2415 Cosmetology Instru ctor Ill Presentation of lesson plan assignments and evaluat ion techniques. Two lecture hours, six lab hours per w eek. Credit : 4 semester hours CSME 2443 Salon Development Procedures necessary fo r salon development. Topics include professional ethics and goal sett ing, salon operat ion, and record keeping. Three lecture hou rs, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CSME 2444 Cosmetology Instructor IV Advanced concepts of instruction in a cosmeto logy program. Topics include demonstrat ion, development , and implementation of advanced evaluation and assessment techn iques. Two lecture hours, six lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 2445 Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation An overview of the objectives required by t he Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Instructor Examination . Two lecture hours, six lab hours per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours CSME 2541 Preparation for T.C.C. Exam Preparation fo r the state licensing exam. Theory, techniqu es, and application relating to th e curriculum for the complet ion of the P.S.I. wr itt en and practical exam. Three lecture hours, five lab hours per week. Credit : S semester hours Criminal Justice CJCR1304 Probat ion and Parole A survey of the structure, organization, and operation of probation and paro le services. Emphasis on applicable state statutes and administrative guide lines. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours CJCR13 07/ CRIJ2313 * Correctional Systems & Pra ctices Corrections in the criminal j ustice system; organization of correctional systems; correctional role; institutiona l operations; alternatives to instit uti onalization. Treatmen t and rehabilitat ion; current and future issues. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 83 CJCR2324/ CRIJ2301 * Community Resources in Correction An introductory study of the role of the commun ity in correct ions; commun ity programs for adults and juveniles; administration of community programs; legal issues; future trends in commun ity treatment. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJLE1111 Basic Firearm Training Instruction on firearm safety, cleaning, and care techniques, proper shooting princip les, and proficiency w ith a handgun and shotgun. One lecture hour per week. Credit: 1 semester hour CJLE1249 Intermediate Arrest, Search and Seizure Probable cause; detent ion and arrest; exceptions to search warrant requirements; principles of preparing valid search warrants; pretrial suppression hearings; and civil liabil ity for improper arrests, searches, and seizures. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJLE1333 Traffic Law and Investigations Instruction in the basic principles of traffic contro l, traffic law enforcement, court procedures and traffic law Emphasis on the need for a professional approach in dealing with traffic law vio lators and the police role in accident invest igation and traffic supervision. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJLE1345 Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation Topics include objectives, preparations, procedures, and methods of crime scene search; value of crime scene sketches and their relationship to crime scene photographs; fingerprints as physical evidence, fingerprint identification and classification, types of impressions and techniques for locat ing and developing impressions. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJLE2345 Vice and Narcotics Investigation Classifications of commonly used narcotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, fraud, gangs, and investigative techn iques. Includes proper interdict ion procedures and techn iques. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1312/ CR/J 1307* Crime in Ameri ca American crime problems in historical perspective; social and pub lic facto rs affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characterist ics of specific crimes; prevent ion of crimes. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1313/ CR/J 1306* Court Systems and Practices The j udiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudicat ion process. Types and rules of evidence and sentencing. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1317 / CR/J1313* Juvenile Justice A study of the juvenile justice process to include specialized juven ile law, role of the juveni le law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 84 CJSA1322/ CRIJ1301 * Introduction to Criminal Justice History and philosophy of criminal justic e and ethical considerations; crime defined; its nature and impact; overview of crimina l justice system; law enforcement court system; prosecut ion and defense. Trial process; corrections. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1325 Criminology Current theories and empirical research perta ining to crime and crim inal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabil itation. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1327 /CRIJ 1310* Fundamentals of Criminal Law A study of the nature of crimin al law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties, using Texas statutes as illustrat ions; crimina l responsibility . Three lect ure hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1342/ CRIJ2314* Criminal Investigation Investigative theo ry; collect ion and preservation of evidence; sources of informat ion; inte rview and interrogation; uses of fo rensic sciences; case and tr ial preparation. Three lect ure hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1347 Police Organization and Administrat ion Study of the principles of organizational str ucture and adm inistrat ion. Topics include theo ries of management, motivation, and leadership, Focus on a quality approach toward police community interaction. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice Ethical philosophies and issues pertaining to the various professions in the crimina l justice system. Includes eth ical issues emanating from consti t ut ional conflict with public protection and individual rights, civi l liberties and correctional policies . Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1359/ CRIJ2328* Police Systems & Practices The police profession; organizat ion of law enforcement systems. The police role; police discret ion; ethics; pol icecommunity interact ion; current and futu re issues.Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA1393 Special Topicsin Criminal Justice Topics address recent ly identified curren t events, skills, know ledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the techno logy or occupation and relevant to the professiona l development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multi ple times to improve student proficiency. Topics may include but are not lim ited to Spanish fo r Law Enforcement and Forensic Psychology. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA2300 / CRIJ2323* Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Police authority; responsibilit ies; const itutional constra ints; laws of arrest, search and seizure; police liabil ity. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 85 CJSA2331 ChildAbuse, Prevention and Investigation Forms of child abuse and neglect and the traits of typical abusers. Includes strategies to investigate abuse, interview victims and witnesses, document evidence in accordance with state law and conduct case stud ies. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA2334 Contemporary Issuesin CriminalJustice A series of lectures and class part icipation exercises present ing selected topics currently confronting criminal just ice personnel and the public they serve. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA2335 First Line PoliceSupervision Development of supervision techniques and practices for the first -line supervisor and development of desirable traits of a supervisor with emphasis on individual and group leadership. Special emphasis on the balance between the individual and the organization. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours CJSA2388 Internship-CriminalJustice/Safety Studies A work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer . Zero lecture hours, zero lab hours, ten externa l hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Dance KINE 1101 PhysicalTrainingfor Freshmen* Instruction and participation in physical and recreationa l activities including: basketball, badminton, baseball, bowling, footbal l, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball, athletic training, or physical fitness. Three lab hours each week . Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 1102 PhysicalTrainingfor Freshmen* A cont inuat ion of KINE 1101. Three lab hours each week . Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 1145 Recreational Dance* Instruction and participation in folk, social, tap, or other dance forms. Enrollment limited to the Wrangler Belles. May be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour KINE2101 PhysicalTrainingfor Sophomores* Instruction and participation in physical and recreationa l activities including: basketball, badminton, baseball, bowling, footbal l, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball, athletic training, or physical fitness. Three lab hours each week . Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 2102 PhysicalTrainingfor Sophomores* A cont inuat ion of Kinesiology 2101. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour 86 Developmental Education DESS 0101 Student Success Psychology of learning and success. Examines factors that underlie learning, success, and personal development in higher education. Topics covered include information processing, memory, strategic learning, self-regulation, goal setting, motivation, educational and career planning, and learning styles. Techniques of study such as time management, listening and note taking, text marking, library and research skills, preparing for examinations, and utilizing learning resources are covered. Skills will apply to all disciplines. One lecture hour per week. Credit: 1 semester hours Developmental English DENG 0213 Composition Support Development of fundamental wr it ing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, ut ilization of Standard English, and revision . DENG 0213 aids the development of fundamenta l writing skills includ ing idea generation, paragraphing, essay writing, utilization of Standard English, and revision by supporting concurrent college-level work. Will not count towards a degree. Two lecture hours. Credit: 2 semester hours Prerequisites: An essay score of 5 on TSI. Co-requisite: ENGL1301 DENG 0302 Developmental Writing II Development of fundamenta l writing skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of Standard English, and revision . Provides students with practice in critical reading and with Standard American English as well with an introduction to the rhetoric al situation, the writing process, and essay organization, with an emphasis on revision. You must make a grade of 'C' or better in this course to advance to DENG0303.Will not count towards a degree. Three lecture hours. Credit: 3 semester hours Placement: Test placement (usually TSl-an essay score of 1 or 2). DENG 0303 Developmental Writing Ill Development of fundamenta l wr iting skills such as idea generation, organization, style, utilization of Standard English, and revision . Allows students to improve vocabulary and crit ical reading and thinking skills while practicing the rhetorica l situation, the writing process, and essay organization, with an emphasis on revision. Will not count towards a degree. You must make a grade of 'C' or better in this course to advance to ENGL1301, a college-level course. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DENG0302 or test placement (usually TSl-an essay score of 3 or 4). DESL0301 Developmental ESLOral Communication Develop listening and speaking skills in speakers of languages other than English and prepares them to function in an English-speaking society. Will not count toward a degree. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours DENG 0311 Developmental Composition for Non-Native Speakers Principles and techniques of composition and reading. Open only to non-native speakers. Wi ll not count toward a degree. Does not necessarily result in transferab le credit. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 87 Developmental Mathematics MATH 0313 NCBO This is a preparation course for college algebra including a study of relations and functions, inequaliti es, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equat ions. The course is based on individua l assessments and includes a computer component. A scheduled lab is required . Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: test placement or instructor recommendation MATH 0401 Basic Mathematics An introductory mathematics course designed to prepare students for elementary algebra; operations with who le numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, integers; basic geometry including perimeter, circumference, area and volume; introduction to algebra including properties of real numbers, variables, substitution, and solving linear equations. This is a nontransferable course and wi ll not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours MATH 0402 Elementary Algebra An introductory algebra course designed to prepare students for intermediate algebra; properties of real numbers; fundamental axioms and theorems of algebra, algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, exponents and scient ific notation, polynomia ls, factoring. This is a nontransferable course and will not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 0401 or test placement MATH 0403 Intermediate Algebra A review of elementary algebra; linear equations and inequal ities, polynomials, factoring, absolute value, rational expressions, radicals and rational exponents; the concept of a function, introduction to graphs, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations . This is a nontransferab le course designed for students who are not well grounded in fundamentals of high school algebra; preparatory course for college algebra and will not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours and one lab hour per week . Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 0402 or test placement Developmental Reading DERW 0313 NCBO This is a comb ined lecture/ lab, performance -based course designed to develop students' critica l reading and academic wr iting skills. The course is based on individual assessments and includes a computer component. A scheduled lab is required. Students must be co-enrolled in either English 1301 or Psychology 2301, History, or Government based on TSI scores. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: test placement (Reading-346-350; writing essay of 4 & sentence skills 357-362) DERW 0402 Integrated Reading/Writing This is a comb ined lecture/ lab, performance-based course designed to develop students' critica l reading and academic wr iting skills. The focus of the course will be on applying reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to audience, purpose, situation and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in basic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays. Students must make a "C" or better in this course to advance to DERW0403. This course will not count toward a degree; it is composed of three lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours. Placement: TSI score of 341 and below on the Reading portion/3 or below on essay or 4 on the essay with a sent. Skills score of 349 and below. 88 DERW 0403 Developm ental Integrated Reading and Writing This is a comb ined lecture/ lab, performance-based course designed to develop students' critica l reading and academ ic writing skills. The focus of the course wil l be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining mater ial. Students will deve lop written work appropr iate to the audience, purpose, situat ion, and criter ia for the assignment . The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays. This is a course with a required lab. The course fulfi lls TSI requirements for reading and writing . Three hours lecture per week; one lab hour. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in DERW0402. OREA 0204 Developmental Reading NCBO Fundamental reading skills to develop comprehension, vocabula ry, and rate . Allows students to apply act ive reading strategies and practice crit ical think ing skills to evaluate and interpret wr itten mater ial. Students must make a grade of "C" or better in this course to take reading-intensive college-level courses. Wil l not count toward a degree. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: Grade of "C" or better in OREA0302 or test placement. OREA 0302 Developmental Reading II Fundamental reading skills to develop comprehension, vocabulary, and rate. Allows students to practice active reading strategies and to build critical thinking skills, vocabulary, and study skills. Wil l not count towards a degree. You must make a grade of 'C' or better in this course to advance to DREA0303 . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours. Placement: Test placement OREA 0303 Developm ent al Reading Ill Fundamental reading skills to deve lop comprehension, vocabulary, and rate . Allows students to apply active reading strategies and to practice crit ical thinking skills to evaluate and interpret written material. You must make a grade of 'C' o r better in this course in order to take reading-intensive college -level courses. Will not count towards a degree. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: Grade of 'C' or better in OREA0302 or test placement Economics ECON 1301 Introduction to Economics* A study of consumer problems of the indiv idual and of th e family in the American economy. Areas of study may include: money and credit management, saving and persona l investment, estate planning, wills, buying food and clothing, home ownership or rental, transportation, insurance, tax es and consumer protection. Emphasis is placed on the role of man in relation to his economic environment and the decisions which must be made in the conduct of individual and collective economic act ivity. Consideration is given to the market system, nat ional income account ing, and policy development. Three lecture hours per week. (This course is designed for non-business, economics or finance majors and wil l not replace ECON 2301 or ECON 2302) . Credit: 3 semester hours ECON 2301 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)* History, development, and application of macroeconomic theory underlying the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services including the uti lization of resources, analysis of value and prices, national income analysis, fiscal policies, monetary and banking theory and policy, distribution of income, labor problems, internationa l economics, and econom ic systems. Attention given to the applicat ion of economic principles to economic problems. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 89 ECON 2302 Principles of Economics {Microeconomics}* History, development, and appl ication of microeconomic theory under lying the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services including the uti lization of resources, analysis of value and prices, national income analysis, fiscal policies, monetary and banking theory and policy, distribution of income, labor problems, internationa l economics, and econom ic systems. Attention given to the application of economic principles to economic problems. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Education EDUC 1100 Learning Framework* A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretica l models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduct ion of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strateg ic learners . Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and became effective learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. One lecture hour per week Credit: 1 semester hour EDUC 1300 Learning Framework* A study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and mot ivation, 2) factors that impact learning, and 3) application of learning strateg ies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and mot ivation serve as the conceptua l basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strateg ic learners. Students are ultimate ly expected to integrate and app ly the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical mode ls they have learned. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession* An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides active recruitment and institutiona l support of students interested in a teaching career, especially in high need fields; opportunities to participate in field observations with diverse student populations, and support from college and school faculty . The course is an introduction to and analysis of the culture of schooling and classrooms. Includes a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms. Three lecture hours; one lab hour per week Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; PassTSI; comp letion of English 1301, Psychology 2301, Speech 1315; gpa 2.75 EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations* An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic, and academic diversity and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. The course wi ll provide opportunities for students to part icipate in fie ld observations of P-12 special populations including a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms. Three lecture hours; one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: EDUC1301 90 English ENGL 1301 Composition I* Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individual and collaborat ively. Emphasis on effective rhetorica l choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writ ing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis. Credit: 3 semester hours ENGL 1302 Composition II* Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethica l rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; crit ical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions. Prerequisite: ENGL1301 ENGL 2307 Creative Writing I* Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative wr iting. May include fiction , nonfict ion, poetry , or drama . Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing* Intensive study of and pract ice in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, polic ies and procedures, e-mail messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of eth ical and efficient documents. Prerequisite: ENGL1301 ENGL1302 ENGL 2321 British Literatu re (single -semester course)* A survey of the develo pment of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present . Students will study works of prose, poetry , drams, and fiction in relat ion to the ir historical, linguist ic, and cultura l contexts . Texts wil l be selected from a diverse group of authors and trad itions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ''To avoid duplicate credit, students who take ENG2321 should not take ENG2322 or 2323." ENGL 2322 British Literature I* A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study wor ks of prose, poetry, drama, and fict ion in relat ion to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts . Texts w ill be selected from a diverse group of authors and t radit ions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301 & ENGL1302 ENGL 2323 British Literature II* A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study wo rks of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to the ir historical and cultura l contexts. Texts w ill be selected from a diverse group of authors and tradit ions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301 & ENGL1302 ENGL 2326 American Literature (single-semester course) * A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement to the present. Students wil l study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fict ion in relat ion to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts wi ll be selected from amount a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisites: ENGL1301 & ENGL1302 ''To avoid duplicate credit, students who take ENG2326 should not take ENG2327 or 2328." 91 ENGL 2327 American Literature A survey of American literature from the period of exploration and settlement through the Civil War. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama and fiction in relation to their historical and cultura l contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2328 American Literature II A survey of American literature from the civil war to the present. Students wi ll study works of prose, poetry, drama and fiction in relation to their historica l and cultura l contexts. Texts wi ll be selected from among a diverse group of authors for what they reflect and reveal about the evolving American experience and character. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2331 World Literature (single-semester course) A survey of wor ld literature from the ancient world to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts wil l be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 "To avoid duplicate credit, students who take ENG2331 should not take ENG2332 or 2333." ENGL 2332 World Literature I A survey of wor ld literature from the ancient world through the sixteenth century . Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relationship to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2333 World Literature II A survey of wor ld literature from the seventeenth century to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts . Texts wi ll be selected from a diverse group of autho rs and tradit ions. Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature (single-semester course) The study of one or more literary genres including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, drama, and film . Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2342 Forms of Literature I* The study of one or more literary genres, including but not limited to poetry, fiction, drama, and film. For repeatability purposes, students who take ENGL2342 should not also take ENGL2341. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 ENGL 2343 Forms of Literature II* The study of one or more literary genres, including but not limited to poetry, fiction, drama, and film. For repeatabi lity purposes, students who take ENGL2343 should not also take ENGL2341. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisites: ENGL1301, ENGL1302 92 ENGL 2389 Academic Cooperative* An instruct ional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practica l hands-on wor k experience. In conjunct ion with class seminars, the individual student w ill set specific goals and objectives in the st udy of English language and literature. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isites: ENGL1301 & ENGL1302 Fire Science FIRS 1301 Firefighter Certification I One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighte r. Should be taken in conjunc t ion with Firefighter Certification II, Ill, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protect ion (TCFP) curriculum fo r Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit : 3 semester hours FIRS 1313 Firefighter Certification Ill One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighte r. Should be taken in conjuncti on with Firefighte r Certifi cation I, 11,IV, V, VI, and VII to sat isfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)curriculum for Basic Structura l Fire Suppression, Course #100. Three lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester credit hours FIRS 1319 Firefighter Certification IV One in a series of courses in basic preparation fo r a new firefighte r. Should be taken in conjunctio n with Firefighte r Certification I, II, 111,V, VI, and VII to satisfy t he Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic Structura l Fire Suppression, Course #100. Two lectu re hours, two lab hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester credit hours FIRS 1323 Firefighter Certification V One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter. Should be taken in conjun ct ion with Firefight er Certification I, 11, 111,IV, VI, and VII to satisfy th e Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)curriculum fo r Basic Structural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Two lecture hours, two lab hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester credit hou rs FIRS 1329 Firefighter Certification VI One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighte r. Should be taken in conjun ction with Firefight er Cert ification I, II, Ill, IV, V, and VII to sat isfy th e Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum for Basic St ructura l Fire Suppression, Course #100. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRS 1407 Firefighter Certif ication II One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighte r. Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighter Certification I, Ill, IV, V, VI, and VII to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) curriculum fo r Basic St ructura l Fire Suppression, Course #100. Three lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester credit hours FIRS 1433 Firefighter Certification VII One in a series of courses in basic preparation for a new firefighter . Should be taken in conjunction with Firefighte r Certification I, II, Ill, IV, V, and VI to satisfy the Texas Commission on Fire Protect ion (TCFP) curriculum fo r Basic Struct ural Fire Suppression, Course #100. Three lecture hours, two lab hou rs per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours 93 EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures Instruction in a laboratory environment concentrating on practical medical skills and critical think ing abilities. Topics include a variety of skills appropriate to the student's training level. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. Two lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 2 semester hours EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an emergency service or other specialized services. Three lecture hours, eight lab hours per week. Credit: 5 semester hours EMSP 1261 Clinical - Emergency Medical - Technology/Technician A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Seven clinical hours per week. Credit: 2 semester credit hours POFT 1313 Professional Workforce Preparation for career success including eth ics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours POFI 1301 Computer Applications I Overview of computer office applications including current termino logy and technology. Introduct ion to compute r hardware, software appl ications and procedures. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Fire Technology FIRS 2344 Dr iver/Ope rator -Pumper Meets curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)for Driver/Operator-Pumper. lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Three FIRT 1303 Fire and Arson Investigator I Basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1307 Fire Prevention Codes and Inspection Local building and fire prevention codes. Fire prevention inspections, practices, and procedures. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1309 Fire Admin istration I Introduction to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 94 FIRT 1315 Hazardous Materials I The chemical characteristics and behavio r of various mater ials. Storage, transportat ion, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1319 Firefighter Health and Safety Firefighter occupational safety and health in emergency and non-emergency situations. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1317 Building Construction in the Fire Service Components of building construction that relate to life safety. Includes relationsh ip of construction elements and building design impacting fire spread in structures. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1319 Building Codes and Construction Examination of building codes and requirements, construction types, and building materials. Includes walls, floo rings, foundations, and various roof types and the associated dangers of each. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1333 Fire Chemistry I Chemical nature and prope rties of inorganic compounds as related to the fire service. Fundamental laws of chem istry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems Design and operation of fire detect ion and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protect ion, and portable fire extinguis hers. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1341 Fire Officer I Requirements for Fire Officer I certification as establi shed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1343 Fire Officer II Requirements for Fire Officer II certification as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 13 49 Fire Administration II In-depth study of fire service management as pertaining to budgetary requirements, administration, organization of divisions within the fire service, and relationships between the fire service and outside agencies. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 1353 legal Aspects of Fire Protection Study of the rights, duties, liabi lity concerns, and responsibilit ies of public fire protection agencies while performing assigned duties . Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 95 FIRT 1408 Fire Inspector I Fire inspection including rules, codes, and field inspection practices to meet cert ification requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Two lecture hours per week, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 23 05 Fire Instru ctor I Preparation of fire and emergency services personnel to deliver instruction from a prepared lesson plan. Includes the use of instructional aids and evaluation instruments to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor I certification. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 2307 Fire Instructor II Development of individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning object ives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments. Includes techniques for supervision and coordination of activities of other instructors to meet Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Fire Instructor II certification. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours FIRT 2309 Firefighter Strategies and Tactics I Analysis of the nature of fire problems and selection of initial strategies and tactics including an in-depth study of efficient and effective use of manpower and equipment to mitigate the emergency. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours French FREN 1411 Beginning French I* Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours FREN 1412 Beginning French II* Fundamental skills in listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatica l structures, and culture. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: FREN1411 FREN 2311 Intermediate French I * Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Three lecture hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: FREN1412 or advanced standing by examination FREN 2312 Intermediate French II * Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writ ing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: FREN2311 Geology GEOL 1403 Physical Geology* Introduct ion to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations . Three lecture hours, th ree laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours 96 GEOL 1404 Historical Geology* A com prehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical develo pment of Earth as interp reted from rocks and fossils. Three lect ure hours, three laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: GEOL1403 German GERM 1411 Beginning German I* Fundamental skills in listening compre hension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultur e. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours GERM 1412 Beginning German II * Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structur es, and cultu re. Three lecture hours, one lab hou r per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: GERM 1411 GERM 2311 Intermediate German I* Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writ ing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Three lecture hours. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: GERM 1412 or advanced standing by examination Government GOVT 2305 Federal Government* Introduct ion to th e theory and pract ice of politics and government in America at the nationa l level. Topics include politica l theory, politica l cultu re, the United States Const itution , federa lism, political partici pat ion and elections, the inst itutions of government, and domestic and fo reign polic ies. Three lecture hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours GOVT 2306 Texas Government* Int roduct ion to the theory and pract ice of politics and government in America at the state and local levels, w ith special attention on Texas. Topics include political theory, state constitu ti ons, fede ralism, politica l participation and elect ions, the institutions of government, t he organizat ion and purposes of local governments, and state and local public policy. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours History HIST 1301 United State s History I* (United State s History to Reconstruction) Survey of the polit ical, social, econom ic, military, cultu ral, and intellectua l history of t he Unite d States from the t ime of discovery to the end of the Civil War. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours HIST 1302 United States History II * (Un ited Stat es History from Reconstruction) Survey of t he polit ical, social, economic, milita ry, cultu ral, and inte llectua l history of the United States from Reconstruction to th e present. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 97 HIST 2301 Texas History* Survey of Texas from the Spanish explo ration to the present . Three lecture hours per week. Credit : 3 semester hours HIST 2313 History of England I* Survey of t he politica l, social, economic, military, cultura l, and intellectual development of England from prehistory to 1688. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours HIST 2314 History of England II* Survey of t he political, social, economic, military, cultural , and inte llectua l developm ent of England from 1688 to the present. Three lecture hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours HIST 2321 World Civilizations I* Survey of ancient and medieval history w ith emphasis on Asian, African, and European cultures . Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours HIST 232 2 Wor ld Civilizations II* Survey of the modern history and culture of Asia, Afr ica, Europe, and the Amer icas. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Humanities HUMA 2323 World Cultures* St udy of human beings, the ir antecedents and related primates, and their cultu ral behavior and institu t ions. Int roduces the major subfields: physical and cultura l anthro pology, archeology, linguistics, and ethno logy. Three lecture hou rs per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours Industrial Technology ART 2438 Air Conditioning Installation and Start Up A study of air conditioning system installation, refrigerant piping, condensate disposal, and air cleaning equ ipment wi t h emphasis on startup and performance testing . Two hours lect ure, four hours lab per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: HART 1407 or approva l of inst ructor BMGT 1482, 148 3, 248 2 Cooperat ive Education-Busine ss Admini stration & Management , General Career-related act ivit ies encounte red in the student's area of specialization offered through an indivi dualized agreement among the College, employer and student. Under the supervision of the College and t he employer, the student combines classroom learning w ith wo rk experience. Includes a lecture component. One hour lecture, twenty one lab hours per week. Credit : 4 semester hours CNBT 1416 Construction Technology I Intr oduct ion to site preparation foundations and form wor k, safety, tools, and equi pment. Two hou rs lectu re, fou r lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours CETT 1402 Electricity Principles Principles of Electr icity including prope r use of test equi pment, AC and DC circuits, and component t heory and ope ration. Two hours lectu re, four lab hou rs per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours 98 DFTG 1409 Basic Computer Aid ed Draft ing An introduct ion to computer aided draft ing. Emphasis is placed on set up; creating and mod ifying geometry, storing and ret rieving predefined shapes, placing, rotating, and scaling obj ects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coord inate systems, and plot/print to scale. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours ELPT 2419 Programmab le Logic Controlle rs Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 4 semester hours EN TC 1447 Safety and Ergonom ics Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidel ines including elect rical, chem ical, and hazardous mater ial safety . Ergonomic considerations to include repetitive motion, plant layout , and machine design. Industrial safety awareness, accident cost and prevention, and wo rkman's com pensation issues.Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours HART 140 7 Refrigeration Principles An intro duction to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfe r theo ry, temperature/pressure relationship, refr igerant handling, refr igerant components and safety. Two hours lecture, four lab hou rs per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours HART 1441 Residential Air Condition ing A study of components, applicat ions, and installation of mechanical air condit ioning systems includ ing operat ing condition, troubleshooting, repair, and charging of air condition ing systems. Two hou rs lecture, four hours lab per week. Credit: 4 semester hours HART 2436 A ir Conditioning Troubleshoot ing An advanced course in applicat ion of troubleshooting principles and use of test inst ruments to diagnose air conditioning and refrigerat ion components and system problems including conducting perfo rmance tests. Two hours lecture, four hours lab per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: HART 2441 or approval of instr uctor HART 2441 Commerc ial Air Condition ing A study of components, applications, and installat ion of air condit ioning systems with capacities of 25 tons or less. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: HART 1407 HYDR 1445 Hydr a ulics and Pneumatic s Fundamentals of hydraulics and types of hydraul ic pum ps, cylinde rs, valves, motors, and related systems including operat ions, maintenance, and system analysis. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per wee k. Credit : 4 semester hours IEIR 1410 Motor Controls General princ iples and fundamentals of electri cal controls and control components including starters, troubleshooting techniques, various protective devices, schematics, and diagrams. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite CETI 1402 99 PFPB 1421 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Instruction in the practices and procedures employed by a plumber in the usual and unusual service work in the fie ld of residentia l plumbing repairs including public relations. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours SEST1441 Boiler-Operations, Installation & Maintenance Safe installation, operat ion and maintenance procedures for boilers including total boiler analysis for maximum performance and effic iency of each system. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WDWK 1313 Cabinet Making Design and construct ion of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools. Finishing techn iques incl ude proper sanding, sealing, staining, and finishing techn iques. One lecture hour, four lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication A fundamental course in layout and fabric at ion related to the we lding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours WLDG 1337 Intro to Welding Metallurgy A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finish ed product . Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding t echniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of meta l includ ing hardness, machinability, and ductility. Two hours lecture, two lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours WLDG 1412 Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dua l-shield electrodes. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 1413 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis placed on terminology, symbols, graphic description, and welding processes. Includes systems of measurement and industry standards. Also includes interpretat ion of plans and drawings used by industry to faci litate field applicat ion and production. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 1417 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication A fundament al cou rse in layout and fabricat ion related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 1421 Introduction to Welding Fundamentals An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxyacetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic meta llurgy. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours JOO WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Weldin g {GMAW) A study of the principles of gas metal arc weld ing, set up and us of Gas Metal Arc Weld ing (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisites: W LDG 1421 Intro to Welding Fundamentals or approva l of instructor WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) An introduction to the princip les of gas tungsten arc weld ing (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of too ls and equipment. Welding instruction in various posit ions on joint designs. Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisites: WLDG 1421 Intro to Welding Fundamentals WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding An introduction to we lding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions lG and 2G welds using various electrodes . Two lecture hours, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisites: W LDG 1421 Intro to Welding Fundamentals WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open v-groove joints in all positions. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout & Fabrication An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout, tools, and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills. Two hours lecture , four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 2451 Advanced GTAW Advanced topics in GTAW we lding, including welding in various posit ions and directions. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 2452 Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding {FCAW) Advanced concepts of flux cord arc we lding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions SG and 6G using various electrodes. Two hours lecture, four lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Kinesiology KINE 1101 Physical Training for Freshmen* Instruction and participation in physical and recreational activities including: basketball, badminton, baseball, bowling, footbal l, golf, racquetball, softball, volleyball, athletic training, or physical fitness . Three lab hours each week. Credit: 1 semester hour JOI KINE 1102 Physical Training for Freshmen* A cont inuat ion of KINE 1101. Three lab hou rs each week . Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 1141 Introdu ction to Scuba Diving I - Open Wat er* Instruction in beginning skills, equipment, and safe diving techniques. Taught as seven week course on ly. One hour lecture and 2 hou rs lab per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequ isites: The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) requires the fol lowing: medical statement , safety and liabil ity waiver fo rms; 200 yard cont inuous swim or 300 yard snor kel swim; and 10 minute tread/flo at. KINE 1142 Introdu ction to Scuba Diving II-Open Water * Participat ion and instruct ion in advanced aquatic activities. Taught as seven week course only . One hour lecture and two hours lab per wee k. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisites: PADI requi res the follow ing: medical statem ent , safety and liability waiver fo rms; and at least open wate r dive r certification or equivalent. Students need valid c-cards and log boo ks. KINE 1145 Recreational Dance * Instruction and partic ipation in fol k, social, tap, or other dance forms. Enrollment lim ited to the Wrangler Belles. May be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit : 1 semester hour KINE 1251 Scuba Diving I-Di ve Ma ster * Partici pat ion and inst ruction in advanced aquatic activ ities. One hour lecture and three hours lab per wee k. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequ isites: PADI requires the follow ing: medical statement, safety and liab ility w aiver forms; and KINE 2140 or equivalent. Students need valid c-cards and log books. KINE 1252 Scuba Diving II-Instructor Development * Participat ion and inst ruction in advanced aquatic activ ities . One hour lecture and t hree hours lab per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisites: PADI requi res the follow ing: medical statement, safety and liability waiver fo rms; and KINE 1251 or equivalent. Students need valid c-cards and log books. KINE 1253 Lifeguard Training * Participat ion and inst ruction in advanced aquatic activ ities . One lecture hou r and th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Prerequisites: demonstrated swimm ing skills KINE 1301 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport* Orientation to the field of physical fitness and sport. Includes the study and pract ice of activit ies and principles that promote physical fitness. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours KINE 1304 Personal/Community Health I* Investigation of the principles and practices in relation to personal and commun ity healt h. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours KINE 1306 First Aid* Instruction in and practice of first aid techniques. Three lecture hou rs per week . Credit : 3 semester hours 102 KINE 1308 Sports Officiati ng I * Instruction in rules, interpretat ion, and the mechanics of off iciating selected sports . Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours KINE 1321 Coaching / Sports/ Athl etics I* Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. This course emphasizes the coaching techniques for football and basketball. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours KINE 1322 Coaching / Sports/ Ath letics II * Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. This course emphasizes the coaching techniques for baseball. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours KINE 1336 Sport and Recreat ion M anag ement I* Fundamental theory and concepts of college recreational activities w ith emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership . Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hour KINE 1337 Sport and Recreation Management II* Fundamental theory and concepts of college recreational activities w ith emphasis on programs, planning, and leadership. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hour KINE 1346 Drug Use and Abuse * Study of the use and abuse of drugs in to day' s society. Emphasizesthe physiological, sociological and psychological factors. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hour KINE 2101 Physical Train ing for Sophomores * Instruction and partici pation in physical and recreationa l activities including: basketball, badmin ton, baseball, bowl ing, football, golf, racquetball, softball , volleyball, at hletic training, or physical fitness . Three lab hours each wee k. Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 2102 Physical Training for Sophomo res* A cont inuat ion of Kinesiology 2101. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour KINE 2140 Rescue Diver * Participat ion and instruction in advanced aquatic activit ies. Taught as seven week course only. One hou r lecture and two hours lab per wee k. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisites: PADI requires the follow ing: medical statement, safety and liability waiver forms; and KINE 1142 or equivalent . Students need valid c-cards and log books. KINE 2145 Recreational Dance * Instruction and participation in folk, social, tap, or othe r dance forms. Enrollment limited to the W rangler Belles. May be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour 103 KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athl etic Injuries* Prevention and care of athletic inju ries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injur ies and condit ions, immediate and long-term care of injur ies, and administration procedures in athletic tra ining. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours Management BMGT 1305 Communications in M anagement Basic theory and processes of communication skills necessary for the management of an organization's workforce . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours BMG T 1327 Principles of Managemen t Concepts, terminology, principles , theories, and issues in the fie ld of management. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 1344 Negot iat ions and Conflict Management Theor ies w hich aid in the diagnosis of inter personal and interg roup confl ict. The role of manager as negotiator, interme diary, and problem -solver. Three lectu re hours per w eek. Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 1391 Special Topics in Business Admin istration Management and General Topics Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the techno logy or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated mult iple times to improve student proficiency. Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 1482, 1483 , 2482 Cooperat ive Education Career-related activit ies encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the College, employer, and student . Under the supervision of the College and the employer, the student comb ines classroom learning w ith wo rk experience. One lecture hou r, twenty -one lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours BMGT 2305 Advanced Communication s in Manag ement A study of advanced princip les of oral and wr itten commun ications for managers. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 2309 Leadership Concepts of leadership and its relat ionship to management. Prepares th e student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate and identify. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 2311 Change Manage m ent Knowledge, skills, and tools that enable a leader/organization to facilitate change in a pro-active part icipativ e style. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours BMGT 2347 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Instruction in inte rpreting data for effective problem solving and recommending corrective action with emphasis on a structured approach to critica l think ing and problem solving in a te rm environment. Credit: 3 semester hours 104 BMGT 2431 Principles of Qua lity Management Quality of product ivity in organizations. Includes planning fo r quality th roughout the organization, analysis of costs of quality, and employee empowerment. Four lectu re hou rs per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours BUSG 2309 Small Business Management Starting, operating, and growing a small business. Includes essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, account ing, financ ial needs, staffing, market ing strategies, and legal issues.Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours HRPO 2301 Human Resource Management Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organ izations. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours HRPO 2307 Organizational Behavior The analysis and application of organizational theory, group dynamics, motivation t heory, leadership concepts, and the integration of interdisc iplinary concepts fr om the behaviora l sciences. Three lectu re hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours /BUS 1305 Introduction to International Business and Trade The techniques for ente ring t he international market. Emphasis on t he impact and dynamics of sociocultural, demog raphic, economic, technological, and political/legal factors in the fore ign trade environme nt. Topics include patterns of world t rade, internat ionalization of the firm, and ope rating procedures of the multinational ente rprise. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computers Overview of com puter informat ion systems. Introduces computer hardware, software, procedures, and human resources. Three lecture hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours ITSW 1304 Introduction to Spread Sheets Instruction in the concepts, procedures, and application of electron ic spreadsheets. Two lecture hours, two lab hours per week Credit: 3 semester hours ITSW 1307 Introduct ion to Databases Introduct ion to database theory and the practical appli cation of a data base. Two lectu re hours, two lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours MRKG 1311 Principles of Marketing Int roduct ion to the marketing mix functions and process. Includes identificat ion of consumer and organizat ional needs and explanation of environmental issues.Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 105 Mathematics MATH 1314 College Algebra* In-depth study and applications of polynom ial, rat ional, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equat ions using matrices. Additiona l topics such as sequences, series, probabi lity, and conics may be included; may not apply toward a major in math. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or a grade of "C" or better in Math 0403. MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry* In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse funct ions, solutions of equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equat ions may be included; may not apply toward a major in math . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or MATH 1314 or instructor consent . MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences (Finite Mathematics)* The application of common algebra ic functions, including polynomia l, exponentia l, logarithm ic, and rat ional, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programm ing; and probability, including expected value. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequ isite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or a grade of "C" or better in Math 0403 MATH 1325 Calculusfor Business and Social Sciences This course is the basic study of limits and continuity , differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 1324 or MATH 1314 MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics* Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothes is testing. Utilization of appropr iate technology is required. This course is not part of the Cisco College Core Curriculum and may not apply toward a major in math or satisfy mathematics requirements for transfer students. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or a grade of "C" or better in Math 0403 MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I* Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the natura l numbers, intege rs, rational, and real number systems w ith an emphasis on prob lem solving and crit ical thinking. This cou rse is intended for students seeking elementary and midd le grade (K-8) teacher certification and includes the foundational math concepts taught at the elementary and middle grade levels. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite : MATH 1314 or equivalent 106 MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Mathematics II* Concepts of geometry, probability, and stat istics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on prob lem solving and critica l thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher cert ification. It includes the foundat ional math concepts taught at the elementary and middle grade levels. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 1350, MATH 1314 or equivalent MATH 2412 Pre-calculus* In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonomet ry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Applications of algebra and trigonometry to the study of elementary functions and their graphs including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions . May include topics from analytic geometry; may not apply toward a major in math. Four lecture hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or MATH 1314 MATH 2413 Calculus I with Analyt ical Geometry* Limits and cont inuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or min imizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. Four lecture hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite : Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I, II, & Pre-calculus or MATH 1314 and MATH 1316/2412 MATH 2414 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry* Differentiat ion and integration of transcendenta l functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; numerical methods; indeterminate forms; improper integrals; sequences and series. Four lectu re hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 2413 MATH 2415 Calculus Ill with Analyt ical Geometry* Multivariab le calculus, including vectors and vector-va lued funct ions, partial different iation, gradient, Lagrange multip liers, multiple integrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral, includ ing Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem. Four lecture hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 2414 Medica l Assisting See listings under Allied Health. Music MUAP 1117, 1217 Woodwind Instrument* Individual instruction in flute, oboe, saxophone, clarinet, or bassoon; proficiency examination required of music majors upon entrance; may be repeated for credit. One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours MUAP 1137, 1237 Brass Instrument* Individual instruction in trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba; proficiency examination required of music majors upon entrance; may be repeated for credit . One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours 107 MUAP 1157, 1257 Percussion* Individual instruction in snare drum, t impani, bells, or marimba; proficiency examination required of music majors upon entrance. One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours MUAP 1165, 1265 Organ * Individual instruct ion; proficiency; profic iency examination required of music majors upon entrance; may be repeated for credit. One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours MUAP 1169, 1269 Piano* Individual instruction, profic iency examination required for music majo rs upon entrance; may be repeated for credit. One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours MUAP 1181, 1281 Voice* Individual instruct ion in singing; proficiency examination required of music majors upon entrance; may be repeated for credit. One or two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 or 2 semester hours MUEN 1121 College Band* This course consists of marching band during the fall semester and concert band during the spring semester, with all the activities and commitments that are required of a college band. May be repeated for credit. Six lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour MUEN 1131 Jazz Band* Open to members of the College Band; selection by audition; performs "big band" and jazz as well as contemporary popular music; may be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour MUEN 1132 Pep Band * This course consists of a spirit based performance ensemble designed to help promote school spirit and enthusiasm especially at indoor athletic events. The ensemble is also used for promotional opportun ities at area activ ities and assemblies. May be repeated for credit . Three lab hours per week and all home volleyball/basketbal l games during the school term. Credit: 1 semester hour MUEN 1133 Special Ensembles - Instrumental* Select instrumenta l groups; performance includes country, popular, Dixieland, rock, and dramatic music; selection by audition; may be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week . Credit: 1 semester hour MUEN 1134 Chamber Ensemble* Meets during the Spring semester. This course consists of rehearsing and performing moderate to advance wind ensemble literature and is designed for the techn ically and musically profic ient band student. May be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Pre-requisite: Audition Only MUEN 1141 Cisco College Singers* A Vocal Ensemble of mixed voices; open to all students by audition. Strongly recommended for music majors and minors; may be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour 108 MUEN 1151 Vocal Ensemble* A select chamber vocal ensemble. Repertoire may include chamber music, madrigals, show Vocal Ensemble numbers . Students must be prepared fo r frequent performances and touring, including dance. May be repeated for credit. Two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisite : Audition and instructor permission MUEN 1192 Guitar Class I* Class instruction in the fundamental techn iques of playing and teaching guitar. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisite: Must have guitar to bring to class MUEN 1193 Guitar ClassII* Class instruction in the fundamental techn iques of playing and teaching guitar. Credit: 1 semester hour Prerequisite: Must have guitar to bring to class MUEN 1221 College Band * This course consists of marching band during the fall semester with all the activities and commitments that are required of a college band. Kinesiology credit granted for marching band. May be repeated for credit . Six lecture hours, th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours MUEN 1251 Vocal Ensemble* A select chamber vocal ensemble. Repertoire may include chamber music, madrigals, show Vocal Ensemble numbers. Students must be prepared for frequent performances and touring, including dance. May be repeated for credit. Three lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Prerequisite: Audit ion and instructor permission MUSI 1116 Elementary Sight-singing and Aural Skills I* Singing tona l music in treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Aural study, including dictation of rhythm, melody, and diatonic harmony. Beginning keyboard harmony. Two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisite: MUSI 1311 MUSI 1117 Elementary Sight-singing and Aural Skills II* Continued singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto, and tenor clefs. Aural study, including dictation of rhythm, melody, and diatonic harmony. Harmonic progressions at the keyboard. Two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisite: MUSI 1312 MUSI 1301 Fundamentals of Music I* Introduction to the elements of music theory: scales, intervals, keys, triads, elementary ear training, keyboard harmony, notation, meter, and rhythm. Meets the requirements for elementary education majors. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MUSI 1306 Mu sic Appreciation* Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances . Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours 109 MUSI 1307 Music Literature* Survey of the principal musical forms and cultural periods as illustrated in the literature of major composers. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours MUSI 1311 Music Theory I * Analysis and writ ing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms . Correlated study at the keyboard . Correlates with MUSI 1116, Elementary Sight-singing and Aural Skills. Three lecture/lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: MUSI 1116 MUSI 1312 Music Theory II* Continued analysis and writing of tonal melody and diatonic harmony up to and including the chords. Analysis and writing of small compositional forms. Correlated study at the keyboard. Correlated with MUSI 1117, Elementary Sight-singing and Aural Skills. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: MUSI 1117 MUSI 2116 Advanced Sight-singing and Aural Skills I* Singing more difficult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 201h century materia ls. Aural study, including dictation of more comp lex rhythm, melody chromat ic harmony, and extended tertian structures . Two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisite: MUSI 2311 MUSI 2117 Advanced Sight-singing and Aural Skills II* Continuation of singing more diff icult tonal music including modal, ethnic, and 20th century materials. Aura l study, including dictation of more com plex rhythm, melody, chromat ic harmony, and extended tertian structures . Two lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisite: MUSI 2312 MUSI 2311 Music Theory Ill * Advanced harmony part writ ing and keyboard analysis and writing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromaticism and extended tertian structures. Introduction to 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the tradit ional large forms of composition. Correlated study at the keyboard. Correlates w ith MUSI 2116, Advanced Sightsinging and Aural Skills. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: MUSI 2116 MUSI 2312 Music Theory IV* Continuat ion of advanced harmony part wr iting and keyboard analysis and writ ing of more advanced tonal harmony including chromat icism and extended tertian structures. Introduction of 20th century compositional procedures and survey of the trad itional large forms of composition . Correlated study at the keyboard. Correlates with MUSI 2117, Advanced Sight-singing and Aural Skills. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: MUSI 2117 I 10 Nursing RNSG1170 Introduction to Health Care concepts An introduction to concept -based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysio logical concepts with nursing applications. Concepts include acid-base balance, elimination, fluid and electro lytes, genetics, immunity, infection, inflammation gas exchange, perfusion, and tissue integrity . 1. Utilize a systematic process to evaluate the human body response to selected health prob lems referred to as concepts. 2. Apply pathophysio logical an assessment data when planning and implementing nursing actions. Credit Hours: 1 Co-Requisites: RNSG1171, 2371, 2172, 2362 RNSG1171- ProfessionalNursing Conceptsl Introduct ion to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession, Provider of Patent-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Health Care Team. Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethica l-legal, evidenced-based pract ice, health promotion, informatics, patientcentered care, patient education, professionalism, safety, and team -collaborat ion. Emphasizesrole development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept -based approach. Credit Hours: 1 Co-Requisites: RNSG1170, 2371, 2572, 2172, 2362 RNSG2172 - ProfessionalNursing Concepts2 Expanding professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professiona l nursing roles. Applying concepts of clinical judgment, communication, ethica l-legal, evidenced-based practice , informatics, patient -centered care, professionalism, safety, and team collabo ration though exemplars presented in the HCCcourse. Introduces concepts of leadership and management. Emphasizesrole development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept -based approach. Credit Hours: 1 Co-Requisites: RNSG1170, 1171, 2371, 2572, 2362 RNSG2173 - ProfessionalNursing Concepts3 Application of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Utilizes concepts of clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal, evidenced-based practice, informatics, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, and team/collaboration. Incorporates concepts into ro le development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Credit Hours: 1 Co-Requisites: RNSG2573, 2372 I 11 RNSG2174-Professional Nursing Concepts4 Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, communication, ethica l-legal, evidence - based practice, informat ics, leadersh ip and Management, patient -centered care, professiona lism, safety, and team/col laboration through exemplars presented in the HCCcourse. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy, Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Credit Hours: 1 Co-Requisites: RNSG2574, 2360 RNSG2371 - Concept-BasedTransition to Professional Nursing Practice Integration of previous health care knowledge and skills into the role development of the professional nurse as a provider of pat ient -centered care, patient safety advocate, member of healt h care team, and member of th e profession Emphasis is on clinical decision -making for patients and their families. Review of selected health care and professiona l nursing concepts w ith application through exemplars. Credit Hours: 3 Co-Requisites: RNSG1170, 1171, 2172, 2362 RNSG2572 - Health Care Concepts2 In depth coverage of health care concepts with application through selected exemplars. Concepts include acid-base, addition, anxiety, clotting, cognit ion, diversity, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, infection , inflammation, metabolism, nutrit ion, pain, and perfusion. Provides cont inuing opportunit ies for development of clinical judgment skills. Credit Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: RNSG2371, 1170, 1171, 2362 RNSG2573 - Health Care Concepts3 In depth coverage of health care concepts with nursing application th rough selected exemplars. Concepts include cellular regulat ion, death and dying, diversity, end of life, grief, immunity, interpersona l, intracrania l regulat ion, mood/affect, palliation, and reproduction . Provides continuing opportunities for development of clinical judgment skills. Credit Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: RNSG2173, 2372 RNSG2574 - Health Care Concepts4 In depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through selected exempl ars. Concepts include acid-based, altered thought processes, clotting, diversity, fluid and electrolytes, gas exchange, metabolism, nutrition, perfusion, stress, tissue integrity, and violence. Continuing development of clinical judgment with integration of all program concepts. Credit Hours: 5 Co-Requisites: RNSG2174, 2360 I 12 RNSG 2362, 2363, 2360 - CLINICAlS ASSOCIATED WITH All THREESEMESTERSOF NURSING CLASSES These are health -related work -based learning experiences that enable the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Emphasis is placed on application of advanced concepts and skills for development of the associate degree nurse role with care of person and fam ilies exper iencing chronic illness/ disorders, acute exacerbat ion of chronic illness, and long-term health care needs in a variety of acute care, long-term and extended care settings, including the home and commun ity. These sett ings provide opportunities to explore the realities of the level of responsibility and accountability required fo r registere d nursing practice. Credit Hours Each: 3 (Nine hours per week) VNSG 1160 Clinical I A health -related work -based learning experience that enables th e student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Six clin ical hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisite: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1423 VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration General princip les of medication administration including determinat ion of dosage, preparation, safe administrat ion, and documentat ion of mu lti ple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. Credit: 2 semester hours VNSG 1230 Maternal -Neonatal Nursing Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of childbearing fami ly. Emphasis on the bio -psychosocio-cultura l needs of the family during th e phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period includ ing abno rmal condit ions. Two lectu re hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Co-requ isite: VNSG 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 2161 VNSG 1234 Pediatrics St udy of chil dhoo d d iseases and chi ldcare fr om infancy th rough adolescence. Focus on th e care of th e we ll and the ill child ut ilizing the nursing process. Two lecture hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Co-requisite: VNSG 1230, VNSG2160, VNSG 2161 VNSG 1260 Clinical for Medical -Surgical Nursing I A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinica l pro fessional. Twelve clinical hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Co-requ isite: VNSG 1429 VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing Introdu ct ion to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and eth ical issues and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic and communication, cultural and spir itual diversity, nursing process, and hol istic awareness. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Co-requisite: VNSG 1160, VNSG 1423 VNSG 1331 Pharmacology Fundamentals of medications and th eir diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions ut ilizing the nursing process. Credit: 3 semester hours 113 VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Two lecture hours, six lab hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Co-requisite: VNSG1160, VNSG1304 VNSG 1429 Medical Surgical Nursing I Application of the nursing process to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Four lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours VNSG 1432 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care sett ings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundat ion for all nursing interventions. Four lecture hours and one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours VNSG 2160 Clinical for Maternal-Neonatal Nursing A health-re lated work-based learning exper ience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Six clinica l hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hour Co-requisit e: VNSG1230, VNSG1234, VNSG2161 VNSG 2161 Clinical fo r Pedia tr ic Nursing A health -related wo rk-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupat ion theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Concepts of menta l health, pharmacology, nutrition, nursing process and technical skills are emphasized. Six clinical hours per week. Credit : 1 semester hour Co-requisite: VNSG1230, VNSG2160, VNSG1234 VNSG 2260 Clinical for Medical-Surgical Nursing II A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by th e clinical professional. Tw elve clinical hours per w eek. Credit: 2 semester hours Co-requisite: VNSG1432 VNSG 2261 Clinical for Advanced Nursing Skills A health -related work -based learning experience that enables the stude nt to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Twelv e clinical hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Co-requisite: VNSG2431 VNSG 2431 A dvanced Nursing Skills Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a vari ety of health care settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem -solving tool. Three lectu re hours and two lab hours per week . Credit: 4 semester hours 114 Pharmacy Technician See Allied Health fo r listing of courses. Philosophy PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy* Introduct ion to the study of ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigat ions about abstract and real phenomena. Includes int roduction to the history, t heories, and methods of reasoning. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours PHIL 2306 Introdu ction to Ethi cs* Classical and contem porary theor ies concern ing the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards. Three lectu re hours per week Credit: 3 semester hours Physics PHYS 1317 Physical Science II* Course designed fo r non -science majo rs that surveys to pics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 0403 PHYS 1401 College Physics I* Fundamental pr inciples of physics, using algebra and t rigonomet ry; t he principles and applications of classical mechanics and t hermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and gravitat ion and ot her fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Three lectur e hours, fo ur laboratory hours per week. Credit : 4 semester hours Prerequisite: Math 1316 or high school physics or approval of chairperson PHYS 1402 College Physics II* Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of elect ricity and magnet ism, including circuits, electrostat ics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Three lecture hou rs, four laboratory hou rs per w eek. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: Physics 1401 PHYS 1403 Stars and Galaxies* Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outs ide our solar system. Three lecture hou rs, t hree laboratory hou rs per week . Credit: 4 semester hours PHYS 1404 Solar System* St udy of the sun and its solar syst em, includi ng it s origin. Three lecture hou rs, th ree laboratory hou rs per wee k. Credit : 4 semester hours PHYS 141 5 Physical Science I * Course, designed fo r non-science maj ors, th at surveys top ics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology . Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequ isite: MATH 0403 115 PHYS1417 Physical ScienceII* Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys top ics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology . Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per wee k. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 0403 PHYS2425 University PhysicsI* Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the pr inciples and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic mot ion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on prob lem solving. Three lectur e hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: MATH 2413 or approval of chairperson PHYS2426 University PhysicsII* Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, invo lving the principles of elect ricity and magnetism, includ ing circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Three lecture hours, four laboratory hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: PHYS2425 and MATH 2414 Psychology PSYC2301 General Psychology• Survey of th e maj or top ics in psychology. Introduces th e study of behavior and the factors that determ ine and affect behavior. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours PSYC2314 Lifespan Growth and Development• Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social and mental factors of growth and development of children and throughout the lifespan. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite : PSYC 2301 PSYC2319 Social Psychology• Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include top ics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpe rsonal relations, and grou p processes.Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Real Estate RELE1200 Contracts, Forms,and Addenda Promulgated Contract Forms, shall include but is not limited to unauthor ized practice of law, broker -l awyer comm ittee, current promulgated and approved forms, commission rules governing use forms and case studies invo lving use of forms. Two hours lecture per week . C~dlt: 2Se me~erHou~ RELE1303 Real Estate Appraisal A study of the central purposes and funct ions of an appraisal, social and economic determ inant of value, appraisal case stud ies, cost, market data and income approaches to value estimates, fina l corre lations, and reporting. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours I 16 RELE13 07 Real Estat e Investmen t Characteristics of real estate investments. Includes techniques of investment analysis, t ime-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to prope rt y tax. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE1309 Real Esta te l aw Provides a study of legal concepts of real estate, land description, real property rights, estates in land, contracts, conveyances, encumbrances, foreclosures, record ing procedures, and evidence of title. Three lectu re hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE1311 law of Contra cts Elements of a contract, offer and acceptance, statute of frauds, specific performance and remed ies for breach, unauthor ized practice of law, commission rules relat ing to use of adopted forms and owner disclosure requirements . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE 1315 Prop erty Manag ement A study of the role of the property manager, landlord policies, operationa l guidelines, leases, lease negotiat ions, t enant relations, maintenance, reports, habita bility laws, and the Fair Housing Act. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE 1319 Real Estate Finance Monetary systems, primary and secondary money markets, sources of mortgage loans, federal government programs, loan applications, processes and procedures, closing costs, alternative financ ial investments, equal credit oppo rt unity laws affect ing mortgage lending, Community Reinvestment Act, and t he state housing agency. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE1321 Real Estate Marketing Real estate professionalism and ethics; character istics of successful salespersons, time management; psychology of marketing; listing procedures; advert ising; negot iating and closing financi ng; and the deceptive trade pract ice act and commerc ial code. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE1325 Real Estate Mathematic s Basic arithmet ic skills. Includes mat hematica l logic, percentages, interest, t ime, value of money, depreciation, amorti zation, prorat ion and estimation of closing statements. Three lecture hours per week Credit: 3 semester hours RELE1406 Principles of Real Estate Overview of licensing as a broker or salesperson. Includes ethics of practice as a license holde r, ti t les to and conveyance of real estate, legal descript ions, deeds, encumbrances and liens, distinctions between personal and real property, appraisal, finance and regulations, closing procedures and real estate mathemat ics. Covers at least three hours of classroom instruction on fede ral, state and local laws relating to housing, discrimination, housing credit discrim ination and community reinvestment. Fulfills the 60-hour requ irement for salesperson license. Four lecture hours per week. Credit: 4 semester hours RELE2301 law of Ag ency A study of law of agency includi ng pri ncipal-agent and master-servant relationshi ps, the author ity of an agent, the term ination of an agent's authority, the fiduciary and other dut ies of an agent, emp loyment law, deceptiv e trade practices, listing or buying procedures, and the disclosure of an agency. Three lecture hours per week Credit: 3 semester hours I 17 RELE2331 Real Estate Brokerage A study of law of agency, planning and organization , operational policies and procedure s, recruiting, selection and training of personnel, records and contro l, and real estate firm analysis and expansion criteria. Three lect ure hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours RELE2389 Internship - Real Estate A work -based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupat ional theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer. Credit: 3 semester hours RespiratoryCare/Therapy See Allied Health for complete listing of courses. Sociology SOC/ 1301 Introduc tory Sociology* Introduction to the concepts and princip les used in the study of group life, social institutions and social processes. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours SOC/ 1306 Social Problems* Application of sociological principles to the maj or prob lems of contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, deviance, or family problems. Three lecture hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours SOC/ 2301 Marriage and the Family* Sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society. Three lecture hours per week . Credit: 3 semester hours Spanish SPAN 1305 Intensive Beginning Spanish* Fundamental skills in listening comp rehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basis vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Covers material comparable to separate 1st - and 2nd - semester Spanish courses. Designed for students who enter with two or more years of high school Spanish but are not prepared to do work at the intermediate level. May not be taken for credit by students who have credit for SPAN1411 or SPAN 1412. Credit: 3 semester hours SPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish I* Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and culture. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours SPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish II* Fundamental skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes basic vocabulary, grammatical structu res, and culture. Three lecture hours, one lab hour per week. Credit: 4 semester hours Prerequisite: SPAN1411 118 SPAN 2311 Intermediate SpanishI* Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writ ing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: SPAN1412 or advanced standing by examination SPAN 231.2 Intermediate SpanishII* Review and application of skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation, vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and culture. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: SPAN2311 Speech SPCH1.31.5PublicSpeaking* Appl ication of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, w ith emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of commun ication, cultura l diversity, and speech organizat ional techniques to develop students' speaking abilit ies, as well as abil ity to effectively evaluate oral presentations . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours SPCH1.321.Business& ProfessionalCommunication* Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis wil l be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and techno logically mediated formats . Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours SPCH2333 Discussionand Small Group Communication* Discussion and small group theor ies and techniques as they relate to the group process and interaction. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: ENGL1301 or permission of the course instructo r, or Division Chair. Surgical Technology See Allied Health for a complete listing of courses. Theatre DRAM 1.220 Theatre Practicum I* Practicum in theatre with emphasis on techn ique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. Six lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours DRAM 1.221.Theatre Practicum II* Practicum in theatre with emphasis on techn ique and procedures with experience gained in play productions . Six lab hours per week. Credit: 2 semester hours Prerequisite: DRAM 1220 DRAM 1.31.0Introduction to Theatre* Survey of all phases of theatre including its history, dramat ic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to the fine arts. Participation in major productions may be requ ired. Three lecture hours. Credit: 3 semester hours 119 DRAM 1330 Stagecraft I* Study and appli cation of visual aesthetics of design which may include the physical theatre, scenery construction and paint ing, properties , lighting, costume, makeup, and backstage organizat ion. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours DRAM 1341 Stage Mak e Up* Design and execution of makeup for the purpose of developing believable characters. Includes discussion of basic makeup principles and practical experience of makeup appl ication. Three lecture hou rs, three lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours DRAM 1351 Acting I* Development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, ensemble performing , character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor . Introduction to techniques of stage speech and movement, pantomime, and character analysis; parti cipation in lab and department productions . Three lectu re hours, three lab hou rs per week. Credit: 3 semester hours DRAM 1352 Acting II * Continued development of basic skills and techn iques of acting includ ing increased sensory awareness, ensemble perf orming, character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of vo ice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor. Study with practical experience in problems of creating character izat ion, with emphasis on developing vocal and physical skill in acting. Three lecture hours, th ree lab hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: DRAM 1351 DRAM 2121 Theatre Practicum IV * Practicum in theater with emphasis on techn ique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. Six lab hours per week. Credit: 1 semester hours Prerequ isite: DRAM 2220 DRAM 2220 Theatr e Practicum Ill * Practicum in theat re with emphasis on techn ique and procedures wit h experience gained in play productions . Six lab hours per wee k. Credit: 2 semester hours Prerequisite: DRAM 1221 DRAM 2331 Stagecraft II * Continued study and application of visual aesthetics of design wh ich may include the physical theatre, scenery construction and painting, properties, light ing, costume, makeup, and backstage organizat ion. Cont inuat ion of DRAM 1330; introduces theory and practica l experience in areas of technical designs. Three lecture hours, three lab hours per wee k. Credit: 3 semester hours Prerequisite: DRAM 1330 DRAM 2366 Development of the Mot ion Picture I* Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, histor ical growth and sociological effect of film as an art. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3 semester hours 120 Vocational Nursing See Nursing fo r a comp lete listing of courses . Welding See Industria l Technology for a complete listing of courses. College Employees Faculty CHERYLADAMS ...................................................................................................................N URSING A.D .N., Angelo State University B.S.N., Texas Tech Un ive rsity ALICIAANDREATTA .....................................................................................................GOVERNMENT B.A., McMurry University M.A., Baylo r University JACKYANDREATTA...........................................................................A TH LETICTRAINING/KINESIOLOGY B.S., Tarleton State University M.S ., Texas Tech Un ive rsity DEBBIE BAKER........................................................ D IRECTOROF WRANGLER BELLES, PERFORMING ARTS B.S., Howard Payne Unive rsity TERRABARTEE.............................................................................................................. PSYCHOLOGY B.S., Tarleton State Unive rsity M.S., Tarleton State University DEBBIE BARTON.................................................................................................................. BIOLOGY A.A., Cisco Junior College B.S., Tarleton State University M.S.T., Tarleton State University TOMBELL.............................................................................................................................. ENGLISH B.A., Rocky Mountain College M.A., University of Texas-Permian Basin JAMESBERRY...........................................................................................................CRIMINA L JUSTICE B.S., Sam Houston State University M .S., Abilene Christine University GLENNISBOYD.................................................................BUSINESS,COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS B.B.A., Tar leton State Unive rsity M.B.A., Tarleton State University Graduate Study, Un iversity of Houston TIANAYM. BRALLEY ........................................................BUSINESS, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS A.A., Cisco Junior College B.B.A., Tarleton State Un ive rsity M.B.A., Tarleton State University 121 CARLBRAy ............................................................................................................................ PHYSICS B.A., Texas State University M.A., Texas A & M Un iversity-Commerce P. JANE BRIXEY..................................................................................................................... BIOLOGY A.S., Seward County Community College B.S., Oklahoma State University M.S., Auburn University Ph.D., Auburn University CINDY BROOKEY................................................................................................................... ENGLISH B.Ed., Hardin-Simmons Un ivers ity M.A., Hardin -Simmons University ROYCALL..............................................................................................................AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASE Master Techn ician JOHN CARAWAY ................................................................................................................................ HISTORY 8.8.S ., HARDIN SIMMONS UNIVERSTY M.A., TEXAS TECH NIRMALA CHANDRASKEKHARAN...........................................................................................CHEMISTRY B.S., Madras Christian College M.S., Indian I nstitute of Techno logy Ph.D., I ndian Institute of Science ALWYN CLAUSEN ............................................................................................. BUSINESS/ECONOMICS B.S., Howard Payne University M.S., Baylor Un iversity JERRYCLEMONS..........................................................................................................MATHEMATICS B.S., Texas A & M Un ivers ity M.S., Texas A & M University -Texarkana Graduate Study, University of Southern Mississi ppi ANGIECOOK..........................................................................................................................ENGLISH B.A., University of Texas at Austin M.A., Northern Ar izona Univers ity RONCOWART ..............................................................................................INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES MELODYCUSSON.............................................................................. D IRECTOROF CLINICAL EDUCATION CRT, RRT, Southwest Texas State University A.A.S., Cisco Jun ior College 8.A., Ottawa University M.A., Ottawa Univers ity M .ED., CONCORDIAUNIVERSITY PAMDORN............................................................................................................................NURSING R.N.C, 8.S.N, University of Texas at Arlington DONEDDLEMAN................................................................................................................ DIRECTOROF RODEO A.A.S., Western Texas College B.S., Tarleton State University M.S., Tarleton State University 122 FREDDRAGO.................................................................................................................. KINESIOLOGY B.A.S.,Abilene Christian University ANAFUENTES.............................................................................................................................. NURS IN G B.S.N., Grand Canyon Univers ity M.S.N., Grand Canyon University MICHAELGARCIA.............................................................................................A T H LETICTRA ILING B.S., Tarleton State Univers ity L.A.T., Advisory Board of Ath letic Tra iners-Texas Department of Health RANDAL GOLSON.............................................................................................................................HISTORY B.A.,Sul Ross State University M.A.,Sul Ross State University DUANEHALE......................................................................................................................... H ISTORY B.S.Ed., Abilene Christian Unive rsity M.A., Abilene Christian University Ph.D., Oklahoma State University FLOYDHATCHER....................................................................................................................... AR T B.A., McMurry University M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design HEATHER HICKS........................................................................................................... SACS LIAISON B.A., Texas Tech University M.A., Texas Tech University Graduate Study, Arizona State Unive rsity BETH JACKSON............................................................................................................. MATHEMATICS B.S., Texas State University M.S., Tarleton State University DAVIDJACKSON........................................................................................................... MATHEMATICS B.S., Oklahoma State University M.S., Tarleton State University KELLIJENKINS.......................................................NA N CE HA LL DOR M SUPERVIS O R/BASKETBALL B.A., Southeastern Louisiana Unive rsity ROBERTKARLIN.................................................................................DEVELOPMENTAL M ATHEMATICS B.S., New Mex ico State University M.S., University of Southern California M.D iv., Logsdon Seminary, Hardin Simmons University Gradu ate Study, New Mexico State University KENDALLKASKA .................................................................................................................... MATHEMATICS KATHY J.KENNEDY.......................................................................................................GOVERNM ENT B.S., Hardin -Simmons University M.A., Sul Ross State University 123 JEFF LAWRENCE.............................................................................................................RESPIRATORYCARE A.A., Victo ria College A.A.S., Southwest Texas State University B.A., Ottawa University M.S., Ab ilene Christian Un iversity ZANELAWS............................................. ..................................................................................................BIOLOGY/ CHEMISTRY S.S., Angelo State University M.S., Angelo State University JAMAALLEWIS .......•.................•......................... ASS ISTA NT FOO TB A LL/KI N ESOL O GY IN STR UC TO R A.A., Kilgore College B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State Un iversity RICK MARKS................................... ..................................................................................................INDUSTRIAL T ECHNOLOGY B.S., McMurry Un ivers ity MANUEL MARTINEZ................................. ............................................................................................ DIRECTOROF BANDS B.M., West Texas State University Graduate Study, West Texas State Unive rsity JENNIFER MAZEY.......................... .................................................. ..........................SURGICAL T ECHNOLOGY A.A.S.S.T. SOUT H PLAINSCOLLEG E TYRUS MCGLOTHEN......................... .................. ................................... PRESIDENT HAL DORM SUPERVISOR/FOOTBALL B.S., Lama r Univers ity J.C.McDANIEL ..............................................................................................................MATHEMAT1cs B.A., Texas A&M Unive rsity M.S ., Texas A&M Universi t y KELLYMEYER......................................................................................................................... ALLIED HEALTH CPhT, Pharmacy Techn ician Certification Board PhTR, Registered Pharmacy Technician B.S., Hardin -Simmons University M.Ed., Texas Tech University RANDYMILLER........................................................................................................ INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 8.8.A., Hard in Simmons University M.S., Ab ilene Christ ian Un ivers ity Graduate Study, Un ivers ity of Nebraska SUSANMOORE................... ............................................................ ............................................. KINESIOLOGY A.A., Mc Lennan Commun ity College B.S., Tar leton State Univers ity KATHERINE MULLE R .......................................................... D EVELOPMENTAL MATHEMAT ICS/ BUSINESS B.S., McMurry Un ive rsity M.S.T., Tarleton State University Graduate Study, Un ivers ity of North Texas CATHERINEMULLINAX....................................................................................................... ENGLISH A.A., Cisco Junior College B.A., Hard in-Simmons Un ive rsity M.A., Hardin-Simmons University 124 CRYSTALROLISON ................................................................................................................ SPEECH B.A., Southwestern University M.A., Texas A&M University MARLENERUPERT......................................................................................................... ..................Nursing A.D.N., Ryerson University, Canada B.S.N., Ottawa Un iversity, Canada M.S.N., Wa lton University, Minnesota ASHLEYSIMPSON................................. ....................................... ......................................... DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES M.A., Hardin Simmons Un ivers ity B.B.S., Hardin Simmons Un ivers ity DEBRA SLATON.............................................................D EVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH AND READING/EDUCAT ION A.A., Cisco Junio r College B.S., Tarleton State Un ive rsity M.Ed., Tarleton State Un ivers ity Reading Specia list, Tarleton State University JORDAN SMITH...................................................................................MEMORIA L DORM SUPERVISOR/SOCCER A.A., Cisco College B.S., Lubboc k Christian Un ivers ity LINDASPETTER.............................................................................................................................. ENGLISH B.A., McMu rry College M.A ., Texas Tech University Ph.D., Indiana University MARVELLA STARLIN............. ...................... ............................................ ............................. DIRECTOR OF NURSING B.S.N, Southwestern State College M .S.N., Oklahoma University ROLAND STROEBEL.....................................................................................................MATHEMATICS B.S., Tarleton State Univers ity M.S ., Tarleton State University BRANDITERRY................................................................................................A GRICULTURE/BI OLOGY B.S., Texas A & M Un ive rsity M.S ., Tarleto n State University ANGELIATORRES ..................................................................................................MEDICAL ASSISTING R.N. Cisco College B.S.N. Texas Tech University KIMBERLYTORRES........................................................................................................................ ENGLISH B.A., Hardin-Simmons Univers ity M.A., Hardin -Simmons University KATHERINE TROTTER...............................................................................................................A RT B.S., Hardin Simmons M.S., Texas Tech Un ivers ity DAV ID TR U SSELL . . ... . .. .. ... .... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... ... .. ... . ... . ... . ... .. .. . ... .... . .. .. ... . ... . ... . ... .. .. .. H ISTORY/G OVERNMENT B.A., Un ive rsity of Texas at Arl ington M.A., University of Texas at Arl ington Graduate Study, Un ivers ity of North Texas 125 TERESA VILLAREAL ............... ............... ...... .............. ................ .... ......... .... ............. DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES B.A.,Hardin Simmons University M.A., Hardin Simmons University JEANETTE VINCENT ........................................................................................................................ B.S.N.,West Texas A & M University M.S.N.,ClarksonCollege DAVID WHITE ................................................................................................................ B.A.,Howard Payne University M.Ed.,Tarleton State University NURSING KINESIOLOGY CLA y WIEGAND ...... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... GOVERNMEN T B.A.,Universityof Texas at Arlington M.A.,Universityof Texas at Arlington KIM WOMBLES .. ............ .... .... .... .... .... ..... ..... .... .... .. .... .... .... ..... ..... .... .... .. .... .... .... ..... ..... .... .... .. ENGLISH B.A.,Hardin-Simmons University M.S., Walden University Graduate Work, Fayetteville State University SARAH WISE ......................................................................................................................... A.A.,CiscoJunior College M.P.T., Texas Tech University BIOLOGY Staff ROBERT ANDERSON ...................................................................... DIRECTOROF PLANT OPERATIONS RENEE BATTEAS ... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ACCOUNTTANT A.AS., Cisco Junior College JACKIE BERRY ................................................................................................................................... MAINTENANCE MAKENZIE BINGHAM ......................................................................................................DIRECTOROF LIBRARIES B.S.,EASTTEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY M.L.S.,TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY CARTER BOYD ... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... MAINTENANCE TERI BROWN .......................................................................................... A.AS., Cisco College AMY CALLAN ........................... ...... .......................... B.S.,Oswego State University M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University ...... .......................... H EALTHSCIENCEASSISTANT ...... .................. VERONICA CARNEY ............................................................................................................. A.A., Cisco College PAULA CARPENTER ................................................. B.A.,Tarleton State University COUNSELOR LIBRARY COORDINATOROF STUDENTSUCCESSOUTREACH JOE CAR T ER ....... ... ... .... .. .... .... .... ........ ... ... .... .. .... .... .... ........ ... ... .... .. .... .... .... INSTITUTIONALR ESEARCH B.B.A.,Texas A & M University DEBORAH CASTLEMAN ......................................................................................................... M.Ed, Hardin -Simmons University 126 COUNSELOR SHERON CAT ON ...... .... ....... ...... ............ ............. ....DJRECTOROF DISTANCEEDUCATIONANDELEARNING B.A.,Abilene Christian University M.A., University of Texas at El Paso DONNA CLARK .......... ....... ......LIBRARYREFERENCEASSISTANT/STUDENT ASSISTANTCOORDINATOR B.A., Wayland Baptist University M.L.S., University of North Texas NAT ALIE COM ER. .... .... .. .... .... .... .... .... ...... .... .. .... .... .... .... .... ...... .... .. .... .... .. F INANCIALAID COUNSELOR Management Level 1 Certificate, Cisco College Business System Technology Level 1 & 2 Certificate, Cisco College TONI LUNA .............................................................................................. A.A.S.,Texas State Technical College FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR DIONTE' DEAN ............................................... ...................................................... JERRY DODSON ..................................................................... 8.A., Howard Payne University M.Ed.,Tarleton State University Ed.D.,Nova Southeastern University HEADFOOTBALLCOACH VICEPRESIDENTOF STUDENTSERVICES KAREN DONOHO ...................... ......... .. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTTO IT, LIAISON,VCTCOORDINATOR B.A.,Wayland Baptist College SHIRL EY DOVE .. ... ... .. .... ..... .... ... .... .... ... ... .. .... ...... ... ... .... .... ... ... .. .... ...... ... ... DIRECTOROFADMISSIONS A.A.,Cisco Junior College CAROL DUPREE ............. .... .... .... .... ................ .... .... . PROVOSTOF THEABILENEEDUCATIONAL CENTER B.S.,Emporia State University M.S., Emporia State University Ph.D., Texas A & M University LEIG H DYCUS ..... .................... ............ ................... COUNSELOR/SPECIAL POPULATIONSCOORDINATOR B.S., University ofTex as M.Ed.,Tarleton State University MARK FARRAR .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . MAINTENANCE GEORGE GALLEGOS ................................................................................................... LOR I GRUBBS ................................................................... B.S., Oklahoma State University M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University Ed.D.,Texas Tech University MAINTENANCE DIRECTOROF STUDENTSUCCESSPROGRAMS LINK HARRIS ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..COUNSELOR B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons University M.Ed.,Hardin-Simmons University JESSE HENSON .............. .... .... .... ........ ............ .... .... ............ ............ .... .... ............ ......... MAINTENANCE RAYMON D HERNANDEZ ........................................................................................... MAINTENANCE BET T Y HO GAN .. ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ... .... .... ... LIBRARY A.A.,Cisco Junior College DAN HUMPHRIES ....................................................................................................... TRACEYJ OHNS .................... . ................................................................ 127 MAINTENANCE ...................... INFORMATION CLERK SHARON KING ...... ..................... ............ ............ ...... .............. ............. ............. INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH A.A.,Ranger College B.S.,Tarleton State University GAYE LANDENBERGER .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . INFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY Level I Electronics Certificate, CiscoJunior College A.A.,Cisco Junior College BONNIE LAVENDER .... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... ...... .. . PRINT SHOP A.A.,Cisco College MIKELEACH ...... ............ ............... ............. ...... ............ ...... ............ ......... ......... ...... ............ ...MAINTENANCE RANDY LEATH ................................................................................................. DEANOF COUNSELING A.A.,Tyler Junior College B.S.,Stephen F. Austin State University M.A.B.S.,Dallas Theological Seminary M.Ed.,Stephen F. Austin State University RENEE LEATH ..................................................................................... B.S.,Tarleton State University STUDENTSUCCESSSPECIALIST RHONDA LUCEFORD ............................................................................................ A.A.,Cisco College BOOKSTORE ASSISTANT AMANDA MACHADO ... .... .... .. .... .... .... ........ ...... .... .. .... .... .... ...... .... .... .... .. .... .... .... ...... .... ..IT NETWORK A.AS.,Texas State Technical Institute CRISTY MART IN ........ .. .. .... .... .... .... .... ........ .. .. .... .... .... .... .... ........ .... .... .ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST-AEC A.A.,Cisco College ANDPAYMENTSERVICES BEVERLY MASSEY ..... .... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .... .... DIRECTOROF PURCHASING ERICA MASSEY .... .... .... ..... .. ... .... .. ... ..... .... .. ... ..... .... ... .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... ..... .... .. ... ..... .... .. ... .... .STUDENT LIFE/HOUSING B.A.S., Cisco College MARTHA MONTGOMERY ..................................................................... B.Ed.,University of Texas at Austin DIRECTOROF DEVELOPMENT OLIN 0. ODOM, III .... .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .. DEANOF ENROLLMENT SERVICES A.A.,Cisco Junior College B.B.A.,Texas Wesleyan University M.A.,Hardin-Simmons University PAM PAGE .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . DIRECTOROF HUMANRESOURCES B.S.,Troy University JULIE PAREDES ................. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOROF DUALCREDITPROGRAM Management Certificate I, Cisco College A.A.,Cisco College B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons University CHRISTINE PELOQUIN ............................................................................................................ BOOKSTORE DEANNA PIPKIN............... ...... ......... ....... ........... ...... ............ .................. ... ... ............. SNACKBARSUPERVISOR BARBARA PITTMAN ...................................... VETERAN'SSERVICESSPECIALIST/COUNSELING ASSISTANT B.A.,St Edward's University 128 STEVE POWELL...............................................................................................NETWORKADMINISTRATOR A.A.S.,Cisco Junior College SYDNIRABB ........................................................................... ..................................... EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT A.A.,Cisco College GINA REEVES................................... ................................ ................................ ........... MAINTENANCE JESSE REEVES ............................................................................................................. MAINTENANCE DOROTHY ROGERS.................................................................................................BUSINESSOFFICE TRACYROEDER..................................... DIRECTOR OFAEC OPERATIONS ANDASSISTANT TOPROVOST LINDASELLERS ..................................... DIRECTOR OFFINANCIALAID/STUDENT LOAN COORDINATOR AS., Tarrant County College CURTIS SHELTON ...................................................................................................... MAINTE NANCE AMYSHOTT ......................... ............ .................... ............ .................... ............ ........ BUSINESSOFFICE BRIAN SIGLER............................................................................................................... IT NETWORK A.A.S., Texas State Technical College BRADSMITH............................ ................................ ................................ .................... MAINTENANCE CHARLOTTE NIX SPEEGLE................EXECUTIVE DEANOFWORKFORCE & ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT A.A.,Cisco Junior College B.B.A.,Northwood University LUCINESTARKEY......... ................................ ................................ ........................... BUSINESS OFFICE SAMUELSTEWART ................................................................... ....................................................LIBRARY A.A.,Cisco College B.S.,Tarleton State University STACIESTONE..........................................................................................................................BOOKSTORE AUDRATAYLOR........................................................................................... DEANOFBUSINESSSERVICES B.B.A.,Southwest Oklahoma State University M.B.A.,Southwest Oklahoma State University MISTYTAYLOR................................................................................................................ COUNSELOR B.A.,Texas Tech University M.A.,Asbury Theological Seminary EDWARDVELASQUEZ.................... .................... ............ .................... ............ ...... AEC MA INTENANCE LINDAWEBSTER ....................................................................................................... SWITCHBOARD LAURAWHITE..................................................................................................................BUSINESSOFFICE MARLAWHITE .................................................................................................. FINANCIAL AIDCOUNSELOR & COORDINATOR NEWSTUDENT RECRUITME NT SHAE WHITE ADMIN.ASSIST.FORSTUDENT SERVICES A.A.S., Cisco Junior College B.B.A.,Howard Payne University TERRI WIDENER ............................................................................................................. BO OK STORE JACKIEWRIGHT.........................................................................................................................SNACK BAR 129 BECKY YOUNG ........................ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTTO THEVICEPRESIDENTOF INSTRUCTION CAIT LIN YOUN G ... .. ... .... ... ..... . ....... .... ... .. ... .... ... ..... . ....... .... ... .. ... .... ... ..... . ....... .... ... .. ... .... ... .... LIBRARY 8.S., Tarleton State University M.Ed., University of Texas at San Antonio 130 INDEX Academic Fresh Start Policy ....................... 26 Certificate Requirements ...... ...................... 34 Academic Integrity ..................................... 26 Certificates Academ ic Intervention ............................... 23 Academic Recovery .................................... 23 Pharmacy Technician .......... ........... 40 Activities .................................................... 30 Surgical Techno logy ........ .............. . 42 Activity Grants ........................................... 11 Biotechnology .............. ...... ......................45 Administrative Withdrawal... ..................... 10 Core Curriculum .................... ...... .............34 Admission and Withdrawal .......................... 4 Cosmetology ................. ...........................49 Admission Steps........................................... 4 Fire Technology ........................................ 52 Admissions Documenta t ion Requirements 10 Firefighter Certification(Basic) .............. ...51 Advanced Placement ................................. 20 Industr ial Technology Advisement ............................................... 17 Refrigeration/ AC .... ........................ 55 Allied Health .............................................. 38 Welding ........ ............. ..................... 55 Allied Health Med ical Assisting ............. ........................ 38 Real Estate ............ ................................... 61 Pharmacy Technician ................ ............... 40 Specialized Techn ical Fields .......... ...........34 Respiratory Care/Therapy ...................... . 40 Specific Field of Study ....................... .......34 Surgical Technology ................................. 42 Vocational Nursing ......... .......................... 59 Alternative Credit Awards .......................... 19 Welding ............. ....................................... 55 Application for Admission ............................ 4 Cheerleaders .............. ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... ... ..... 31 Associate of Applied Science Degree .......... 38 Child Deve lopment and Early Childhood ..... 47 Credentia l Training ............ ....................... 48 Associate of Arts Degree ............................ 36 Athletics .................................................... 30 Degree .............................................. ........47 Grants .................. ................... ............. .... 11 CHS Classof 1947 M emorial Scholarship ..... 12 Attendance ................................................ 26 Class Attendance ........................................ Automotive Technology ............................. 43 Classification .............................................. 27 CLEP........................................................... 20 Clubs .......................................................... 32 Degree ............................ ......................... 43 Bacterial Men ingitis Vaccination .................. Band ............................. 4 ... ........ ........ ........ .. 31 26 College Employee s..................... ......... ...... 121 31 Faculty ........... ......... .................. .............. 121 Biotechnology................................... ......... 45 Staff ................... ............................... ...... 126 Belles......................................................... Certificates ............................................. .. 45 Blue Jackets ............................................... College Work Study Program ...................... 32 Board of Regents .......................................... v Business Systems Technology .................... 45 Conduct ...................................................... Continuing Education ......................... Degrees ............................................... ..... 45 Core Curriculum .......................................... 1 Campus Safety ........................................... 33 Career Counseling ...................................... 25 34 Certificate of Completion .......... ............... 34 32 Calendar ...................................................... 26 ........ 61 Refund Policy ........................................... 17 Certificates .......................... ............... 46, 4 7 Cafeteria .................................................... 13 Common Course Numbering System ........... 63 Required Courses ................. ............ ........35 Cosmetology ............................................... 49 Certificat es ............. ....... ............... ............49 Certificate in Specialized Technical Fields ... 34 Counseling Services .................................... 25 Certificate of Completion for a Specific Field of Study34 Course Descriptions .................................... 63 131 Accounting ................ ................ ............... 60 Psychology ............... ........ ...................... 116 Agriculture ........................ ....................... 61 Real Estate ......... .................................... 116 Allied Health ............. ............................... 62 Refrigeration/ AC ........... ...... .....................99 Pharmacy Technician .......... ............ 64 Sociology ................ ................................ 118 Surgical Technology ........... ............. 68 Speech ................................... ................. 119 Anthropology ................ ........................... 69 Student Success ........................ ............. 119 Arts .............. ............................................ 69 Surgical Technology .............................. ...68 Automotive Technology .............. ............ 70 Theatre ........... ....................... ................. 119 Biology ..................................................... 72 Vocational Nursing ...... ........................... 113 Biotechno logy .......... ................................ 73 Welding .......................................... 100, 121 Business .................................................. . 75 Credit by Examinat ion ................................ 20 Business Computer Information Systems 75 Credit for Military Servce ............................ 20 Business Systems Technology .................. 75 Credit for Professional Certifications .......... 19 Chemistry ............... ................................. 77 Dean's List ............. ..... ........ ........ ................ 26 Child Care and Early Childhood .............. . 78 Degree and Certificate Requirements ......... 34 Commun ication ....................................... 81 Degree Requirements ................................. 34 Cosmetology ............ ................................ 81 Degrees ...................................................... 36 Criminal Justice ......... ............................... 83 Associate of Applied Science Degree ....... 38 Dance .......................................... ............. 86 Associate of Arts Degree .......................... 36 Developmental Education Developmental Education ........................... 18 Developmental English ........... ........ 87 Diplomas and Certificates ........................... 23 Developmental Reading ......... ........ 89 Dormitories ................................................ 32 Developmental English ............................ 87 Dropping Courses ....................................... 21 Developmental Reading .......................... 89 Dual Credit ................................................. 24 Drama .................................................... 119 Early Admission Programs ............................ Economics ............ ............... ...... ............... 89 Early Alert ................................................... 23 Education ................. ................... ............. 90 Educational Programs ................................ . 34 6 English ................................ ..................... 91 Associate of Applied Science Degree ....... 38 French ......................... ......... .................... 96 Associate of Arts Degree .......................... 36 Geology ............ ........................... ............. 96 Degrees ............. ........................ ............... 36 German ............... ........ ......... .................... 97 elearning ...... .......................... Government ............... ............................. 97 Employees ................................................ History ......... ................ ............................ 97 Employment ................................. Humanities ...................... ........................ 98 Ethics and Philosophy ................................... Industrial Technology .......... ............... ..... 98 Faculty ...................................................... 121 Refrigeration/ AC.................... ......... 99 FAFSA......................................................... 11 Welding ...... ........... ....................... 100 Federal Pell Grants ..................................... 11 Kinesiology .............. ............................... 101 Fee Policy ................................................... 16 Managem ent ............... ................ .......... 104 Financial Aid .... ... ..... ... ..... 61 121 ...... ........ 13 2 Mathematics ................... ....................... 106 FAFSA........................... ............................ 11 Music ................... .................................. 107 Order of Return ........... ............................. 14 Nursing .................................................. 113 Probation ................................. ........ ........ 15 Pharmacy Technician .................. ............ . 64 Return Calculation ................. .......... ........ 13 Philosophy .............................. ............... 115 Satisfactory Progress ................................ 14 Physics ................... ................................ 115 Satisfactory Progress Exceptions ............. 16 132 Suspension............................................... 16 Nursing •.......•.......•......... ............................. 57 Time Frame.............................................. 14 Certificates ...............................................59 Withdrawal Date Determination ............. 13 Official Transcript ......................................... 4 Work Study .............................................. 13 Orientation ................................................. 17 Fire Technology ......................................... 52 Payment of Tuition and Fees ........................ 5 Performing Arts Certificates ............................................... 52 Firefighter Certification (Basic)................... 51 Grants ...................................................... 11 Certificates ............................................... 51 Personal Counseling ................................•.• 25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid .... 11 Pharmacy Technician .................................. 40 Fresh Start Policy ......................................• 26 Certificates ...............................................40 General Information .................................... 1 Phi Theta Kappa ......................................... 32 General Studies Major .........•..................... 36 President's List .....................................•..... 26 Grade Reports ............................................ 28 Privacy of Information ................................ 21 Grade Requirements ........... ....................... 29 Probation ...........................................•....... 29 Grades .......................................•............... 28 Prorated Tuition Refunds ............................ 16 Guarantee of Job Competency .........••.•.••.•• 61 Ranch Day ...........•.•.••.••.•.••.••.•.••.••.•.•..........31 Guiding Principle s ........................................ 2 Real Estate Health Examination ......•..... ......................... 4 History ......................................................... Certificates ............................................... 61 3 Recreational Sports .................................... 31 Honor Society ............•.......•.......•.......•....... 32 Refrigeration/ AC ..................•.......•.......•..... 55 HS Salutatorian Waivers ............................ 11 Certificates ...............................................55 HS Valedictorian Waivers .......•................... 11 Registration and Advisement ...................... 17 Individual Approval for Admission ............... 6 Rehabilitation Assistance............................ 13 Industria l Technology ....•..•.•.....•.•.....•.•. 53, 55 Residence Halls ........................................... 32 Residency lnformation ..................•.......•....... 5 Degrees.............................................. 53, 55 Installment Payment Plan ............................ 5 Respiratory Care/Therapy International Baccalaureate Diploma •........ 20 Degree......................................................40 International Students ................................. 6 Room and Board ......................................... 32 Job Competency ....... ................................. 61 Room Application ................... .................... 33 Library Services.......................................... 24 Room Waiver Scholarship ........................... 12 Load Limits .......•.. ...................................... 27 Schedule Change .•.......•.......•...... ................ 18 Loans ......................................................... 13 Scholarships ............................................... 12 Location ............•.•.... •..•....•..•....•..•................ 3 Scholastic Probation ........................... •..•.... 29 M.S. and Meek Lane Doss Scholarship ....... 12 Removal from .......................................... 29 Management ............................................. 56 Scholastic Suspension ..........................•...... 29 Degrees.................................................... 56 Admission from ........................................ 29 Medical Assisting ........•.......•...................... 38 Semester Reports ..•.......•.......•.......•............ 28 Degree ..................................................... 38 Social Security Numbers ............................. 22 Minimum Academic Standards for Students Receiving Special Populations .................................... 25 VA Educational Benefits ......................•. 12 Specialized Admission .................................. 6 Minimum Grade Requirements .................. 29 Sports, Recreational ................................... 31 Mission •.............................. ......................... 1 Staff ........................................................• Mission and Vision Goals ...........................•. 2 Statement of Equal Opportunity ...... ............. v Nelnet ......................... ................................. 5 Student Activities ....................................•.. 30 Notice to Students ........................................ v Student Classification .......... ....................... 27 133 126 Student Clubs ............................................ 32 Texas Tuition Rebate Program .................... 17 Student Government Association ............... 31 Textbooks ................................................... Student Life................................................ 30 Title IV Refund Policy .......................... ....... .13 Student Load Limits ................................... 27 Transcripts .................................................. Student Organizations ............................... 31 Student Regulations ................................... 28 23 Transfer Admission from Another College ...• S 26 Tran sfer Dispute s ....................................... 19 Student Success Newsletter ....................... 24 Transfer of Credit ....................................... 19 Student Success Programs ......................... 23 Tran sition Centers ...................................... 24 Student Support ........................................ 23 Tutoring ...................................................... 23 Student Withdrawal .................................. 10 VCT............................................................. 62 Students' Access to t heir Educational Records21 SuccessSeminars ....................................... Veterans Program Fina ncial Assistance ....... 12 Virtual College of Texas .............................. 62 24 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants ......... 11 Surgical Technolo gy ................................... Vocational Nursing ...... .............................. . 59 42 Certificates ............................................... 59 Certificates ................... ............................ 42 Welding ........ .............................................. Suspension .............. ........ ........ ........ .......... 29 Technical Programs ...................................... 55 Certificates ............................................... 55 6 Withdrawals .......... ..................................... 10 Testing & Placement ................ ........ ........ .. 18 Woody Endowed Memorial Scholarship ..... 12 Texas Grant ............................................... Work Study ......... ........................................ 13 12 Texas Public Education Grants ................... 12 Workforce Education .................................. 61 Texas Successlnitiative ............................. 4, 9 Wrangler Student Success Newsletter ........ 24 Exemptions .......................................... ...... 9 Wrangler SuccessSeminars ........................ 24 Waivers .................................................... 10 Writing Center ...........................................• 24 134 RESIDENCEHALL APPLICATION CiscoCOLLEGE Cisco,TX 76437 Please Print Legibly l ast Name Address L__) ___ First Middle Social Socurity No. City State Zip _ (__J I _ Cell phone Home phone Male ___ Age ____ Female _ Date of Birth _________ Semester and Vear applying: 11 Fall Classification: n Sophomore o Freshman ti Spring Vear: ___ _ _ n Transfer Were you recruited (or signed a Jetter of intent) by one of the following organizations? o Agriculture c Football Men's Baseball [I Athletic Trainer o Belles c:;Other o Women's Basketball Cheerleader L o Band Women's Volleyball Theater r Cosmetology •Women's Softball (specify):---------------------------- Do you have a chronic or physical disability that requires special diet or treatment?---If yes, please explain: __________________________ _ Parent/Guardian contact info: _______________________ _ Relationship Name L__) ___ Home phone _ (__J ___ _ L__) ___ CellPhone Wo rk phone Previous illnesses or injuries an emergency physician would need to know: 135 _ Current medications: ,-, None, or list: -------------------- Drug allergies: :; None known, or list=-------------------Automobile: Year Make Color Lic.en$ePlate No. trequired) Major: Are you a: Model High School: o Smoker o Non-smoker Name of roommate desired:---------------------- Arrangements to pay for room and board must be made prior to registration. If withdrawal occurs during a semester, no refund will be made for room rent after 30 days. However, the board charge will be refunded on a pro rata basis computed to the end of the week when the official withdrawal is completed. It is the policy of Cisco College to provide equal employment, admission, and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Cisco College provides separate residence halls for men and women residents. No married student housing is provided. Please read the following prior to signing below. While a resident student at Cisco College, I agree to conduct myself in a manner acceptable in an educational environment and polite society. I understand that the College has dormitory rules and regulations. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the college as set forth in the Dormitory Handbook and Student Handbook. I understand that an infraction of the college policy will result in an appropriate disciplinary action that may include the immediate eviction from campus housing (without refund) and the refusal of future dormitory residency. Student Signature Date If student is under eighteen years of age, parent or legal guardian must sign. Parent or legal GuardianSignature Date 136 CHECKLISTOF ITEMS TO MAIL TO HOUSING OFFICE A room will not be reserved w ithout the following: 0 THIS APPLICATION, completely filled out. D $100 APPLICATION FEE. Make check or money order payable to Cisco College. No cash. Grants, student loans and scho larships may NOT be used for the fee. 0 PROOFOF VACCINATION AGAINST BACTERIALMENINGITIS. Texas Education Code, Section 51.9192, Subchapter Z requires first-time students of higher education who w ill resid e in campus housing to provide to the colleg e a certificate signed by a health practitioner verifying that the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis . Mail to: Cisco College, Attn: Housing, 101 College Heights, Cisco, TX 76437 137 CiscoCOLLEGEHEALTHCERTIFICATE INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICPARTICIPANTS Please Print or Type First last Name Home Address Middle City Telephone No. Male State Z,pcode E-mail Address 11 Female Age _____ _ Date of Birth ______ _ Parent's Name -------------------------- Phone ----------------------------~ Spouse's Name _________________________ _ Phone----------------------------~ Physician's Name- ------------------------ Phone----------------------------~ Is general health good? ----------------------- If not, give details:------------------------- 138 Disabilities ?_____________________________ _ If so, give details : ---------------------------- Recommended for physical education activity ..1Yes ~ No IMMUNIZATIONS: (Requir ed by state law) Diphtheria/Tetanus (Lost dose or booster within the post 10 yeors) Date _______ Polio (Under 19 years of age, one dose since 4t h birthday) Date ___________ _ _ PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: {Necessary for those intending to participate in intercollegiate athleti cs.) Height -------------------------------Weight _______________________________ _ Head, face, neck and scalp________________________ _ Nose -------------------------------Mouth and throa t ___________________________ _ Ears --------------------------------Eyes________________________________ _ Lungs and chest ---------------------------Blood Pressure----------------------------Abdomen .______________________________ _ Anus--------------------------------Pulse -------------------------------Extr emitie s-----------------------------G.U.System _____________________________ _ 139 Cardio-Vascular System ______________________ _ Emotional Stability ________________________ _ ______________________________ M.D. {Signature of Physician) Address ___________________________ _ Date of Examination _______________________ _ Mail to: Director of Athletic Programs & Facilities Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 140 ?2015-2015 Handbook CISCO Una 00/5533 Two Cam/awe: FREQUENTLY CAllED NUMBERS Cisco College - Cisco Campus ........................................................................................... {254) 442 -5000 Cisco Campus Fax............................................................................................................... (254) 442-5 100 Cisco College Abilene Education Center ......................................................................... {325) 794-4400 Abilene Educat ion Center Fax.......................................................................................... (254) 442-5100 Financial Aid (Cisco)..........................................................................................................(254) 442-5153 Financial Aid (Abilene) ......................................................................................................(325) 794-4412 Admissions (Cisco)............................................................................................................. {254) 442-5132 Admiss ions (Abi lene) ......................................................................................................... (325) 794-4403 Advis ing/ Testing (Cisco).................................................................................................(254) 442-5024 Advising/ Testing (Abi lene) .............................................................................................{325) 794-4407 Bookstore {Cisco)..............................................................................................................(254) 442 -5138 Bookstore (Abilene) .......................................................................................................... (325) 794-4451 Dean of Students/ Athletic Director ................................................................................. (254) 442-5173 Student Housing (Cisco Only) ........................................................................................... (254) 442-5178 Library (Cisco).................................................................................................................... {254) 442-5001 Library (Abilene) ................................................................................................................ (325) 794-4466 IT Help Desk........................................................................................................................ (254) 442-5010 EqualOpportunity Statement CiscoCollegedoesnot discriminate on thebasisof age,sex,color,nationalor ethnicorigin,race,religion,creed,and/ordisabilityin the administration of its educationalpolicies, admissionpolicies, scholarshipand loan programs, employment practices,and all institutional programs. 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Message ...................................................................... 6 Mission St atemen t ....................................................................... 7 Accreditat ion ............................................................................... 9 Whe re to go for ... (Cisco) ........................................................... 10 Where to go for. .. (Abilene) ....................................................... 11 Necessary Terms to Know ......................................................... 12 INFORMATION AND OPERATINGHOURS Admin istrat ion, Faculty ............................................................. 14 Library ........................................................................................ 14 Bookstore .................................................................................. 15 Dining ......................................................................................... 15 Student Union Building (SUB) .................................................... 16 Lost & Found .............................................................................. 16 Cashing of Student Checks ........................................................ 16 Honor Student Recognit ion ....................................................... 16 Health Care ................................................................................ 17 Student Insurance ...................................................................... 17 STUDENT SERVICES Counseling Department ............................................................. 17 Guarantee of Job Competency .................................................. 19 Distance Learning Programs ...................................................... 19 Financial Aid ............................................................................... 19 Veteran's Program ..................................................................... 21 Rehabilitation Assistance ........................................................... 21 Institutional Aid ......................................................................... 21 Scholarships ............................................................................... 21 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Performing Arts Programs ......................................................... Wrangler Belles ......................................................................... Sports Activ it ies ......................................................................... Campus Clubs & Organizations .................................................. Student Government Association ............................................. Student Organizations Funds .................................................... How to Activate Campus Organizations .................................... 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 COLLEGEPOLICIESAND REGULATIONS Student Identification Card ....................................................... 26 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK Summons to an Office ............................................................... 26 Credit Schedule, Tuition & Mandatory Fees ............................. 27 Refund Policy ............................................................................. 27 Title IV Refund Policy ................................................................. 27 Student Attendance ................................................................... 28 Grade Reports ............................................................................ 29 Late Registration ........................................................................ 29 Schedule Changes ...................................................................... 29 Dropping Courses ...................................................................... 30 Withdrawal from College .......................................................... 30 Administrative Withdrawal ....................................................... 30 Transcript of Work ..................................................................... 30 Privacy of Information ............................................................... 30 Notice to Students ..................................................................... 31 Use of College Facilities ............................................................. 32 Soliciting .................................................................................... 32 Motor Vehicle Regulations ........................................................ 33 Computer Use Policy ................................................................. 33 Immunizations ........................................................................... 36 Important Information About Bacterial Meningitis .................. 36 Policy & Guide On Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ..... 38 Policy & Guide On Drug-Free Workplace, School & Campus .... 41 STUDENTCONDUCTAND DISCIPLINARYPROCEDURES General Policies ......................................................................... 49 Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................... 49 Specific Prohibitions .................................................................. 50 Security Measures ..................................................................... 56 Campus Security Disclosures ..................................................... 58 Title IX/Non-Discrimination ............................................................ .58 Sexual Assault Definitions/Reporting/Sanctions ..........................59 Prohibited Group Disturbances ................................................. 61 Disciplinary Actions ................................................................... 61 Student Grievance, Complaint, and Appeals ............................. 62 RESIDENCEHALLHANDBOOK (Ciscocampus only) Opening of Residence Hall. ........................................................ 67 Necessary Steps Prior to Moving Into the Residence Hall ........ 67 Moving Into the Residence Hall.. ............................................... 67 Room Assignment and Changes ................................................ 68 Room & Board Payments .......................................................... 68 Residence Hall Closing ............................................................... 68 Necessary Steps for Checking Out of the Residence Hall. ......... 69 Residence Hall Supervisor ......................................................... 69 Residence Hall Committees ....................................................... 69 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK Emergency Procedures .............................................................. 70 Room Care and Maintenance .................................................... 70 Residence Hall Hours & Visitation ............................................. 70 Resident Conduct ...................................................................... 71 Disciplinary Action ..................................................................... 73 Group Disturbances ................................... ................................ 73 Room Search .............................................................................. 74 Common Area Damages ............................................................ 74 Outdoor Cooking Area ................................... ............................ 74 Keys............................................................................................ 74 Laundry Facilities ....................................................................... 74 Mail Facilities .................................................................... ......... 74 Cable TV ..................................................................................... 75 Internet .................................................................. .................... 75 Dining Hall Hours ....................................................................... 76 Things To Bring .......................................................................... 76 Things "Not" To Bring ................................................................ 77 Loss and Theft ............................................................................ 77 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WELCOME TO CISCO COLLEGE Welcom.etf Cisco College is glad that you have chosen to become a member of the student body and larger college community. You are joining the ranks of previous Cisco College students who have become successful people leading rewarding and satisfying lives. We are proud to have played a part in their success and hope that we play a major role in your development . The College, however , can only be to you what you make of it . You will receive from your time spent at Cisco College in proportion to what you invest . Cisco College is a state inst itution supported by taxes collected from the people of its local district and across the state. Through your voluntary enrollment, the College assumes that you have a sincere and serious educational purpose. This assumption is made for each member of the student body. You are expected, therefore, to conduct yourself in a manner acceptable in a professional and polite society. The College expects you to work hard and take very seriously your educational program. The College also expects you to enjoy yourself. Personnel, time, facilities, and resources are provided by the College to make student life both product ive and enjoyable. The purpose of Cisco College and the reason for your being here, however, should always be kept clearly in m ind. The purpose of the institution is education: intellectual, career, and social development. The College will attempt to fu lfill its responsibi lities. If you will do the same, your time spent at Cisco College will be enjoyab le and rewarding. We are proud to be the college at which you take your first steps towards achieving your own goals of educational success, career development, and social growth . We are glad you are a part of our student body! CISCOCOLLEGE 6 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK MISSION The mission of Cisco College is to provide high-quality learning opportunities that promote student success in an ever-changing global environment. Cisco College seeks to encourage life- long learning and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by maintaining an open-door admissions policy and providing a comprehensive array of learning, service, and life experiences that will motivate and challenge students. In order to meet the needs of a diverse constituency, the College offers a variety of progra ms and courses in academic higher education, workforce development, and personal growth development. Faculty participate in continued professional development with a commitment to research and innovat ion as a basis for curriculum development. Associate's degrees designed for transfer to a university, associate's degrees and certificates designed for direct entry into the workforce, and opportunities for job skills continuing education and personal life enrichment are all a part of the dynamic offerings found at Cisco College. Support services complement the focus on learning and assist the faculty in helping students pursue their educational goals at Cisco College. Developmental studies designed to help students prepare for college-level course work and a variety of student success programs are instrumental in providing students with a strong foundation for achieving their goals. As a member of the Texas state system of publicly supported institutions of higher education, Cisco College provides the educational programs and supporting activities prescribed by the Texas Legislature, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Cisco College Board of Regents. The College seeks to be effective in accomplishing its mission by employing an insti tut ional effectiveness program of learning, assessment, planning, evaluation, and improvement activities. MISSION ANDVISION GOALS 1. Offer life-long learning Opportunities Offer high-quality, life-long learn ing opportunities in academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, continuing workforce development, developmental college-preparatory course work, faculty and staff development, and personal enrichment. 2. Focuson Students Focus on students through caring and responsive faculty and staff and through support services that promote access, opportunity and student success. 3. Provide a life-long learning Environment Provide an environment with appropriate facilities, resources, and staffing that support the life- long learning mission of the college. 4. Enhance Quality of Life CISCOCOLLEGE 7 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Initiate programs, activities and opportunities that enhance quality of life, encourage tolerance for diversity, engage in the service of others, and partner w ith the community to meet various educational needs. ETHICS AND PHILOSPHY At Cisco College, eth ical standards and a commitment to excellence are the foundations for creating an environment of life-long learning. The College is committed to fu lfilling its mission by providing a positive, encouraging and success-oriented environment. All members of the College community are encouraged to act with mutua l respect, integrity and professionalism towa rds one another and when representing the College to the greater community. College policies that support innovation , sponsor collaboration , mainta in open communication, encourage students and employees to adapt to change, call for efficient and effective use of college resources, and promote and protect the rights of each indiv idual in the college commun ity are enforced . This includes freedom from harassment and freedom for students and employees to develop and learn. Cisco College adheres to both state and federal regu lations and policies and accepts its responsibil ities to students, employees, and the taxpaying citizens of Texas. The College strives to meet these responsibilities with fairness, accountability and integrity . GUIDINGPRINCIPLES The principles that guide our expectations of learning and working together at Cisco College reflect our values as a community of learners and educators. The College's commitment to ethical standards is demonstrated through these princip les. learning - We believe an emphasis on teaching and learning should be the guiding force behind everything we do at Cisco College. Respect - We respect and value each and every student and emp loyee as a unique individual making an important contribution to the College. Integrity - We wor k and interact w ith honesty , integrity, and mutual trust - looking beyond self-inte rests and without hidden agendas. Communication - We listen carefully and communicate respectfully , giving genuine considerat ion to mu ltip le perspectives and divers ity of thought . Cooperation - We work together to achieve common goals, offer ing support and building consensus. Joy - We encourage fun and laughter, ta king joy in our work and our learning while celebrating our successes. Innovation - Always striv ing to improve, we encourage innovation and risk taking withou t the fear consequences for unsuccessful endeavors . CISCOCOLLEGE 8 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK ACCREDITATION Cisco College is accred ited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Associat ion of Colleges and Schools to award associate-level degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for quest ions about the accreditation of Cisco College. Not e: The Commiss ion is to be contacted on ly if there is evidence that appears to support the inst itut ion's significant non-compliance w ith a requ irement or standard. Programs Approved by: Texas Higher Education Coord inating Board Texas State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Texas State Cosmetology Commission Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Nat iona l League for Nursing Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Member of: Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Amer ican Association of Community and Junior Colleges Nat ional Junior College Ath letic Association Nat ional League for Nursing Northern Texas Junior College Athlet ic Association Southwest Junior College Football Conference Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Junior College Teachers Association Texas Association of Schools of Art Texas Association of Music Schools Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Virtual College of Texas It is the policy of Cisco College to provide equal employment, adm ission, and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national orig in, sex, age, or disability. CISCOCOLLEGE 9 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHERE To Go FOR . . . (CISCO CAMPUS) N EED OFFICE BUI LDING Absences Add A Course Admission Books & Suppl ies Calendar Arrangemen t s Campus Informatio n Cat alogues, Cisco College Cat alogues, Ot her Cert ificate Informat ion Change of Add ress/Phone Change of Maj or Class Schedule Clubs & Organizations College Facilit ies Career, Personal Testing Credit By Exam inat ion Degree Info rmat ion Dormit ory Info rmat ion Dropp ing A Course Aft er Hours Food Service Fees & Tuit ion Fines & Parking Graduati on Info rmat ion ID Card Intramura l Sports Jobs, Wo rk Study & Other Literature Distr ib uti on Loans & Grants Lost & Found News Releases Prob lems Registrati on Info rmat ion Schedule Changes Scholarships Social Functi ons Studen t Governme nt Thefts &Accidents Transcripts Transfer Informa ti on Vet erans Benefits Wi th drawal From College Your Inst ructor Counselor Adm issions College Booksto re Stu den t Life Director of Public Relat ions Adm issions Counselor Counselor Adm issions Counselor Adm issions St uden t Life Stu den t Life Counseling Counseling Office Counselor Housing Counselor Campus Safety Dining Hall Business Office Business Of fice Counselor Stu de nt Life Dean of Students Financial Aid Stu den t Life Financial Aid Snack Bar External Relations Stu den t Life Adm issions Adm issions Financial Aid Acti vities Director Stu dent Governme nt Campus Safety Off icer Adm issions Transition Center VA Coord inator Adm issions Stu dent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts SUB Student Life Harre ll Fine Arts Harre ll Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harrell Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts St uden t Life Stud ent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 St ude nt Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Memoria l Hall W rangler Harre ll Fine Arts Harre ll Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Stud ent Life Student Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Stud ent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 SUB Harrell Fine Arts Student Life Harre ll Fine Arts Harrell Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 SUB SUB Memoria l Hall Harrell Fine Arts Schaefer Hall Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts Stud ent Life CAN'T FINO A N ANSWER CISCOCOLLEGE 10 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHERE To Go F OR . .. (ABILENE CAMPUS) NEED Absences Add A Course Admission Books & Supplies Campus Informat ion Catalogues, Cisco College Catalogues, Other Certificate Informat ion Change of Address/Phone Change of Major Class Schedule College Facilities Counseling Credit By Examinat ion Degree Informat ion Dropping A Course After Hours Fees & Tuition Graduat ion Information ID Card Jobs, Work Study & Other Literature Distribution Loans & Grants Lost & Found Prob lems Registration Information Schedule Changes Scholarsh ips Thefts &Accidents Transcripts Transfer Information Veterans Benefits Withdrawal From College CAN'TFIND AN ANSWER CISCOCOLLEGE OFFICE Your Instructor Counselor Front Desk College Bookstore Front Desk Front Desk Dean of Counseling Counselor Front Desk Counselor Admissions or Kiosk Office Coord inator Career, Personal, Testing Counselor Counselor Counselor Front Desk Business Office Counselor Front Desk Financial Aid Front Desk Financial Aid Front Desk Front Desk Front Desk Counselor Dean of Counseling Provost Front Desk Transition Center VA Coord inator, Counselo r Counselor Front Desk 11 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENTHANDBOOK NECESSARY TERMSTO KNOW Academic Year - The period of time extending from the middle of August through the middle of May including the fall and spring semesters. Associate Degree - The professional two -year college degree which is the community college counterpart to the four-year baccalaureate degree. Certificate -An official document awarded to indicate the completion of the requirements of a particular vocational education program. Classification - A student's status with respect to progress toward the completion of a curriculum usually based upon the number of hours or courses of credit completed at the time of any registration. (Freshman - 1 to 29 semester hours; sophomore - 30 to 64 semester hours) Course Load - The number of semester hours the student is permitted to schedule in a given semester, usually 15-17 hours dur ing the fall and spring semesters and 6-7 during the summer sessions. Curriculum - A body of courses required for a degree or constituting a major field of study. The completed CORE curriculum is transferable to a state supported senior college. Degree Plan - A guide to the courses a student should take to comp lete a degree or achieve educational and vocationa l plans. This plan should be worked out with an advisor early in the student's freshman year. Elective - Any of a number of courses that a student is allowed to select which is not a required part of a curriculum. Full-Time Student -A student who is enrolled for 12 semester hours or more dur ing the regular semester or 6 semester hours during a summer session. Grade Point - The number of points given for a certain grade in a course to provide a more exact determination of scholarship: A - 4 Grade points per semester hour B - 3 Grade points per semester hour C - 2 Grade points per semester hour D - 1 Grade point F - 0 Grade points I - 0 Grades points (An incomplete will be changed to "F" after long semester.) CISCOCOLLEGE 12 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Grade Point Average (GPA) - Total grade points earned divided by total semester hours attempted, regardless of whether passed or failed. Humanities - The fields of study related to human purpose, thought, and relations including the arts, history, literature, and philosophy and excluding the sciences. Liberal Arts - A general course of study including natural and social sciences, the art, and humanities, as opposed to a technical course of study. Major - Selected subject area for concentration of study; 24-36 semester hours generally required in the area. Minor - A student's secondary subject area; 18-21 semester hours generally required in the area. Overload - A load of more semester hours than a student is normally permitted to schedule in a given semester. Part-Time Student - A student who is enrolled for less than 12 semester hours during the regular semester or less than 6 semester hours during a summer session. Prerequisite - A course or courses which must be taken or other requirements which must be met before some advanced courses may be taken. Semester - An academic term for a period of time usually 15 weeks long established for the purpose of offering a course of study. Semester Credit Hours -An academic term for a period of time usually 18 weeks long established for the purpose of offering a course of study. Scholastic Probation - The status between good standing and suspension. The student may remain enrolled under stated conditions according to college policies. The probation covers a period during which it is determined whether the student is returned to good standing having met the stated requirements or is suspended for failure to meet the stated requirements. Scholastic Suspension -An involuntary separation of the student from the college. It may extend for one semester, or until a stated condition is met. Summer Session - A six week term of study (Offered within a specific occupational area.) (Two sessions are offered each summer.) TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Program/Assessment - A state required program that consists of a placement test to determine reading, mathematics, and writing skills of students entering Texas public colleges and universities, and a program of counseling and developmental education for those students not meeting the standard on one or more sections of the test. It is a placement test, not an admissions CISCOCOLLEGE 13 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK test. Technical Course - A course offered within a specific occupational area. (Some will transfer to senior colleges and some w ill not ; check w ith your advisor). Transcript - An offic ial copy of a student's record (course taken, grades, grade points, degrees, etc.) . Transfe r Credit - Credit transferred to or from another college or university. Univer sity Parallel Courses - Courses comparab le to those offered at senior colleges and universit ies; those accepted to senior colleges and universities fo r credit toward a degree . It is the responsibil ity of the student to check w ith the senior college of his choice in regard to parallel or transfer courses. Withdrawal - A release from enrollment. The studen t init iates the withdrawa l by seeing a counselor and completing the proper forms. A student who ceases to attend classes but does not officially withdraw may receive a grade of "F" for each course in wh ich he/she is enrolled. INFORMATIONAND HOURS OF OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION Cisco campu s - All admin istrat ive off ices operate on an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule. Hours may vary in the summer. Abilen e campus-Admin istrative offices operate on an 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday schedule. Offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Hours may vary in the summer . FACULTYOFFICEHOURS Faculty off ice hours are posted. If a student's schedule will not allow meet ing w ith a faculty member during posted hours, the student should make an appo intment w ith the faculty member at a time that is convenient to both. LIBRARYSERVICES The Cisco College Libraries prov ide students, faculty and st aff access to reference works, circulating materials, journals and magazines, audio-visual items and computer workstations w ith internet access. Also provided at each of the libraries are ready reference services, in depth research support , library skills classes available onl ine and in-person formats, and access to Cisco College's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC),available on the Internet from The College library web page. Items from either Cisco College library can be obtained at the other w ithin 36 hours by contact ing the library staff where the item is to be picked up or used. M illions of books, journal articles, dissertations and other it ems from other libraries in the U.S. can also be obtained through Inter-Libra ry Loan (ILL). Faculty may place items such as books, movies, handouts , films etc . in the library reserves for use by CISCOCOLLEGE 14 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK students taking specific classes. These items are available at the Circulation Desk, and for some print items, electron ically. Addit ional services include study areas, studen t art displays, and copy machines. Student may be required to present their current Cisco College student card or other photo ID for access to library compu ters or to check out materials . Fall and Spring semester library operating hours: M aner Memo rial Library (Cisco): Mon . - Thur. Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 am - 11:00 pm 7:30 am-6:00 pm Closed 7:00 pm -11:00 pm Abilene Center Library (Abilene): Mon. -Thur. Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 am-9:00 8:00 am-2:00 Closed Closed pm pm BOOKSTORE A college bookstore is maintained for the convenience of the students. Books and supplies needed for all courses offered by the college can be found at the bookstore. Various other college related and soft goods are available. Cisco campu s - The bookstore is located in the Student Union Building (SUB). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . & 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m . Ab ilene camp us - Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DINING Ab ilene campus - "The Corral" is open 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (hours subject to change as dining room traffic is evaluated). The dining room offers gourmet coffees, homemade pastries, salads, sandwiches, bott led soft drinks, chips, candies and other snacks. Cisco cam pus - The college dining hall is located in the north end of Wrangler Hall. The dining hall serves three meals per day, except on Sunday, and both room and board are required of all resident students . (Commuter mea l plans are available. See dinin g hall personnel or Student Life for more info rmation.) CISCOCOLLEGE 15 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENTUNION BUILDING (SUB) (Cisco campus only) The Student Union functions as the principal social and recreation area of the campus. College dances and other activit ies are held in the SUBthroughout the year. The facil ities of the Student Union Building include a lounge area, big-screen TV areas, a Cyber-Cafe, ballroom, mail room, snack bar, and bookstore. The operating hours of the SUB are: 8:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Friday 2:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Sunday LOSTAND FOUND A lost and found service is provided by the College on the Cisco campus in the Snack Bar in the Student Union Building . The Abilene campus keeps an unofficial Lost & Found box at the front desk. Unclaimed lost and found items will be held for a reasonable length of time and then disposed of as seen fit. It is suggested that you prov ide identifiable information on all valuables. Do not leave books or other valuables in unlocked cars. CASHINGOF STUDENTCHECKS(Cisco campus only) For the convenience of our students, the business office located in the Harrell Fine Arts Building will cash personal checks from students for amo unts up to $50 and personal checks from parents for amounts up to $100 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No third party checks will be cashed. A student ID or drivers license will be requ ired for identification . Returned check amounts are put on the student 's account and sent immediate ly to a collection agency. No student or parent checks will be cashed the last two weeks of each semester . HONOR STUDENTRECOGNITION DEAN'S LIST The Dean's List, the purpose of which is to honor those students whose academic achievements are worthy of recognition, is published after each regular semester. Eligibility is determined by (1) a grade point average of at least 3.500 and below 4.000 (2) no grade lower than a "C" (3) the st udent's being enrolled in at least twe lve semester hours of academic work or a full -time technical program. The grade point average is determ ined by dividing the to t al points earned by the number of hours attempted. PRESIDENT'S LIST The President's List is published after each regular semester and includes the name of all students who achieve a 4.000 grade point average and are enrolled in at least twelve semester hours or a full-time technical program. CISCOCOLLEGE 16 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK HEALTHCARE The College does not provide health care or facilities. Students becoming ill or receiving injuries are referred to the emergency room of the local hospital or they may consult a physician of their choice. STUDENT INSURANCE Various insurance companies offer health insurance and hospitalization plans tailored for college students. Brochures may be requested at the front desk on the Abilene campus and in the Student Life office on the Cisco campus. STUDENT SERVICES The purpose of Cisco College and the fundamental reason for student enrollment is education, intellectual, career, and social development . The mission of Student Services is to prov ide a program of information, events, and experiences that supplements the purpose of the college. Institutional goals in pursuit of this mission are to: 1. Provide an academic advising program to assist students in the development of educational plans that are compatible with their life goals, 2. Provide a career planning and placement program to assist students in developing, evaluating, and implementing career plans, 3. Provide counseling services which maximize the potential of individual students to benefit from their college experience, 4. Provide a student activities program to enhance student's college experience, 5. Provide a financial aid program so that education at Cisco College will be accessible to a broad spectrum of students. COUNSELINGDEPARTMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Cisco College utilizes a faculty advising system. Students who have not completed all sections of the Texas Success Initiative are required to see an advisor every semester for assistance with course selection. Students who are exempt or have passed all parts of the Texas Success Initiative are encouraged to seek advising every semester. Both locations have fu ll-time counselors available yearround to draw up degree plans, provide university and college requ irements and to assist in setting up course plans and schedules for students. Catalogs and admission info rmation are maintained on most colleges and universities in Texas for students to browse during regular hours. College Transitions Centers, open on both campuses, provide assistance to students inte rested in transferring to a university. Counselors are also available to assist with course placement based on Texas Success Initiative Test scores. CISCOCOLLEGE 17 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK TESTINGAND PLACEMENT The Counseling Department is responsible for administering several testing programs. Cisco College is a test site for the TSI Assessment (both locations) and the GED (Cisco only). Assistance in administering correspondence exams and Virtual College of Texas exams is available by prio r arrangements with the Counseling Department. Information on course placement based on Texas Success Initiat ive scores is also available through the Counseling Department. CAREERCOUNSELING Students who are undecided about their educational intent may avail themselves of several services of the Counseling Department : 1) The Counseling Department offers career test ing utiliz ing interest inventor ies to assist students in making a career choice. At present students are not charged for career inventories; 2) The Counseling Department along with the library maintains career information and resources on a variety of occupations and careers; 3) Counselors are available to assist technical graduates with job search skills such as resume writing, interview skills and finding job open ings. Full and part-time job openings in the community are also maintained by the Counseling Department. These services are also provided at no charge to students. ORIENTATION The Counseling and Student SuccessProgram Departments are responsible for a new student orientation program called to assist first-time college students with the transition to college. Covered at orientation are general academic terminology and information, tutoring, balancing work and school, programs and services offered at Cisco College, Texas SuccessInitiat ive requirements, course advisement, institut ional procedures and policies, and the registrat ion process. STUDENT SUCCESSPROGRAMS The goals for the programs included as Student Success Programs are to enhance and undergird the academic experience of Cisco College students. Some of the programs in this area include tutoring, academic recovery, Early Alert/Academic Intervent ion, SuccessSeminars, Wrangler SuccessNewsletters, and PB/College Readiness related programs. TUTORING Peer tutoring in select subjects where there is a demand and where tutors are available is provided by the Counseling Department in the fall and spring semesters. Hours and locations will vary and will generally be posted by the second week of the semester . There is no charge for students to utilize tutoring services. Students interested in being a tutor should see the Director of Student Successat their location. Faculty members should also be availab le outside of class to provide assistance. CISCOCOLLEGE 18 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK PERSONALCOUNSELING Counselors are available to prov ide short-term assistance to help students address issues that may be hindering them in succeeding in college. There is no charge for th is service but this counseling is limited in nature and length, and in some cases a student w ill be referred to community resources to better address their issues. SPECIALPOPULATIONS It is the pol icy of Cisco College to identify and prov ide services to students qual ifying as "Special Student Populations." Defined by Federal law, these populations include students w ith disabil it ies, students who are economically or educationa lly disadvantaged, and students with limited English proficiency. Services for qualified individuals may include appropriate educational accommodations , communi t y referrals , and job placement. A student who meets the definition of a "Special Population" student should contact the Special Populations Coordinator at the ir locat ion. GUARANTEEOF JOB COMPETENCY Cisco College guarantees that persons receiving an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a technical program will have at the time of graduation the technical j ob skills necessary to enter into employment. If a recipient of an AAS is judged by his/her employer to be lacking in techn ical job skills identified as exit competencies for the specific degree program, the graduate will be provided up to 12 tuition-free credit hours of additional skill training by Cisco College. Full information regarding the procedures and definitions of this guarantee can be obtained from the VP of Learning Services DISTANCELEARNING In pursuit of its stated purpose "to offer post-secondary educat ional opportunities to those citizens who are able to benefit from its programs and services," Cisco College attempts to be inclusive and flex ible in its offerings reaching out to all persons. The College offers educational programs and services to the const ituents of its service area from the home campus at Cisco, at out-of-district locat ions, via multimedia instruction, online instruction and through interactive television classrooms. In all activities the College seeks to operate as one institution integrating policy, procedure, personnel, services, and programs as appropriate to the location, circumstance, and need . In all activities, institutional goals and objectives, especially for educat ional offer ings, seek to achieve the same expected educational outcomes; appropriate assessment procedures seek to evaluate effect iveness in meeting the needs of const ituents and for the improvement of inst itutional programs and services. Persons interested in distance learning courses should contact the Dean of Distance Learning. FINANCIALAID Cisco College offers financial aid based upon two award rationales: 1) federal, state, and institutional aid based upon documented financial need, and 2) institutional aid based upon merit and/or participation in a college activity. CISCOCOLLEGE 19 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK The following listing very briefly ident ifies the different financial aid programs. Complete information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or other college offices as noted below. FINANCIAL NEED BASEDPROGRAMS Application for need based financial aid requires an analysis of the student's financial circumstances to determine need. The application process used by Cisco College to perform the analysis is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSAapplication form is available from the college, high school counselors, and other financial aid offices. PELLGRANT - The Pell Grant is a federal student aid program designed to provide an eligible student with a foundation of aid to help pay for his/her first undergraduate degree. The money is provided by those persons paying federal taxes. Eligibility is determined by need analysis (FAFSA),and the award amount is based upon the documented financial need, the number of hours in which a student is enrolled, and the annual federal award schedule. SEOG - The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a federal grant designed to help students with an "exceptional" financial need pursuing the ir first undergraduate degree. Eligibil ity and amount is determined by documented need (FAFSA)and Cisco College. TPEG - The Texas Public Education Grant is funded through tuition payments at Cisco College to assist students demonstrating financial need. Eligibility and amount is determined by documented need {FAFSA)and Cisco College. TEOG - Texas Education Opportunity Grant is to prov ide grant money to enable well-prepared eligible students to attend college. Documented need (FAFSA)and Cisco College determine eligibility and amount. CWS - College Work-study is a joint federal and Cisco College program financed with both federal and college funds. The program is designed to provide campus employment to students demonstrating financial need. A college work-study student will generally work 10/12 hours per week with work hours arranged to fit the student's academic schedule. The rate of pay is usually minimum wage, and the student is paid monthly. Eligibility is determined by documented need (FAFSA),and application for a work-study position is made at the college Financial Aid Office. LOANS Cisco College has been processing student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program since the 2010-2011 school year. This program replaced the Federal Stafford Student Loan program. Note the following information regarding the Federal Direct Loan Program: • The Direct Loan Program is funded directly by the Federal government, thereby eliminating some of the confusion by offering a single source and process for federal loans. CISCOCOLLEGE 20 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK • • Direct loans are not sold by the Federal Government; borrowers will know who holds their loan during repayment. In addition, prior borrowers can consolidate Federal Stafford Loans with their Direct Loans, enabling them to track their loans with one lender instead of multiple lenders. Direct Loan offers a Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and an income-based repayment option for students in certain public service professions or who have low incomes. All students must complete a new Entrance Counseling and a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the 2015-2016 school years along with a loan request form for Cisco College. Loan request forms may be found on the Cisco College web site under Financial Aid. Go toe-forms on line and complete a 20152016 loan request packet and submit to the Financial Aid office. VETERAN'SPROGRAM Cisco College is approved as a college in which veterans may enroll for degree courses or for technical study. Educational assistance is available to veterans while attending college. Veterans should make application for benefits with Cisco College in advance of registration. REHABILITATIONASSISTANCE The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (D.A.R.S.)offers financial assistance for tuition and non-refundable fees in addition to services for students, who have qualified disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the student has been approved by D.A.R.S. Through this State agency, rehabilitation services are available to assist disabled persons to become employable. Applications for this type of assistance should be made to the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Abilene Field Office, 1969 Industrial Blvd. Abilene, TX 79602. The Abilene phone numbers are (800) 269-2657 or (325) 690-3823. Other offices may be located by contacting D.A.R.S., 4800 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78756, (800) 628-5115. Application for this type of assistance should be made to the nearest Rehabilitation office. INSTITUTIONAL AID Valedictorian/Salutatorian This grant is awarded each year to the highest ranking and second highest ranking graduate from any Texas high school and is available to a student only for the year following graduation. Students receiving these grants will receive waiver of tuition and fees. Departmental Scholarships The following departments offer scholarships in varying amounts to selected students: Agriculture, Auto Mechanics, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Language Arts, Mathematics, Office & Computer Technology, Sciences, and Social Sciences. CISCOCOLLEGE 21 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Interested students can telephone (254) 442-5000 and ask to speak with the chairperson of the desired department or write Chairperson, Department of , Cisco College, 101 College Heights, Cisco, Texas 76437. Athletic and Fine Arts Activity Grants A number of students are awarded activity grants each semester for their part icipation in a college sponsored program in athletics or fine arts. Awards are granted for participation in: Football, women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, women's softball, baseball, men's and women's cheerleading, men's and women's athletic tra ining, Wrangler Belles (girl's drill team), and band. For information and application, students should contact the appropriate directo r or coach of the activity in which they are interested by telephone (254) 442-5000 or mail. Room Waiver Students from certain counties in Texas may be eligible for a room waiver scholarship. This award is for first time entering students wishing to enroll as fu ll-time students, live in college housing, and are receiving no other institutional aid. For information regarding the details of this program, contact the Counselor's Office CISCOROTARYCLUB(Cisco campus only) The Cisco Rotary Club gives a tuition scholarship each year to a worthy student. This scholarship is based on the student's need, academic background, and leadership. M.S. DOSSSCHOLARSHIP(Abilene campus only) For students who live in the West Central Texas area. Students may be in academic or technical programs. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Cisco College provides a program of student activities designed to supplement the educational program of Cisco College. A variety of activities in which students may participate are made available during the fall and spring semesters. Abilene campus - Each year a student/faculty committee selects and organizes various activities for the fall and spring semesters to reflect the interests of the student body at the Abilene Educational Center. Examples of past activities are speaker forums, a fine arts fair, cook-outs, blood drives, a writing symposium, etc. An effort is also made to include Abilene students in some of the Cisco Campus activities CISCOCOLLEGE 22 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK such as Ranch Day and the spring awards program. Some activities are published in the school calendar, and the others are announced throughout the semester. Cisco campu s - The Student Services Off ice and the Student Government are responsib le for the planning of many activities such as sports events, concerts and recita ls, social events such as dances, parties and banquets, as wel l as many other diverse activit ies. Individual clubs and organizations also contr ibute to the calendar of student activities. Representatives of the Student Government Association are appointed by the SGA president to serve on various committees. All student activities must have faculty or staff supervision . The Dean of Students and/or the Director of Student Activities are responsible for all activities sponsored by the Student Life Department. Faculty and staff who sponsor student organizations are responsible for that student activity on and off campus. To ensure security and safety measures are in place, any activity not on the school calendar must be approved by the Dean of Students. To reserve a building or a portion of a building, a building use form must be comp leted, filed and approva l given. The forms may be secured from and returned to the Executive Secretary to the President in Cisco or the Office Coordinator in Abi lene. PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS Campus life at Cisco College wou ld not be complete w ithout the many performing arts presentat ions that students enjoy as part icipants and spectators. The college offers a wide range of programs sponsored by the Performing Arts Department each fall and spring semester. An act ive theater program produces plays during the academic year and takes part in a semi-professional theater company each summer. The Wrangler Band performs at various times as march ing band, concert band, swing band and country western band. This versatility takes place at sports events, parades and goodw ill tours. For the past several years the Band and Wrangler Belles, college dance-dr ill team, have performed in nationally watched parades such as Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and in London, England, as well as in Hawaii. The College Art Department offers its ta lents to the college and local community with an annual art exhibit including an opening night reception. Each student at Cisco College with an interest in one of the areas of music, theater or art is invited by the Performing Arts Department to seriously consider taking an active part . Scholarships are available. WRANGLERBELLES The world-famous Wrangler Belles are a precision dance/drill team which performs for college foot ball games, basketba ll games, parades, shows, and ot her events during the school year. The college offers scholarships to the girls chosen to be members of the Wrangler Belles. CISCOCOLLEGE 23 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK SPORTSACTIVITIES INTERCOLLEGIAT E ATHLETICS Cisco College is a member of the Southwest Junior College Football Association and the National Junior College Athlet ic Associat ion. The college plays inte rcollegiate sports in football, women's basketball, women's volleyball , women's softball, men's and women's soccer, and men's baseball. Tuit ion grants and other financial aids are available in each of the above intercollegiate sports. Interest ed students are invited to contact the Athle t ic Director for full information. INTRAMURAL SPORTS The intramural sports program is sports compet ition between students of Cisco College. All Cisco College students are eligible to part icipate. The intramural program is coord inated by the Dean of Students. Interested persons should contact that office. All Cisco College students/fac ulty/staff are invited and encouraged to take part in the intramu ral sports prog ram. CAMPUS CLUBSAND ORGANIZATIONS Cisco College offers a variety of clubs and organizations to meet t he needs and interests of the student body . The follow ing organizations are those which have been off icially recognized by the college. The degree of activity varies with t he interest expressed by the st udent body dur ing any given year. STUDENTAFFAIRS(Cisco) Student Government Association Blue Jackets Service Club Dormitory Councils Caf eter ia Council HONOR SOCIETIES(Cisco & Abilene) Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Delta Mu Who's Who in Amer ican Colleges CLUBSAND ORGANIZATIONS (Abilene) Writer's Guild (Creative Writing) Science Club Service Learning Photography Forensics Computer Users Club CISCOCOLLEGE 24 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK International Students Future Teachers DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (Cisco) Agriculture Club Art Club PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS Wrangler Belles Wrangler Band Jazz Band Guys and Gals Theater Lady Wrangler Basketball Wrangler Football Lady Wrangler Volleyball Lady Wrangler Softball Wrangler Baseball Wrangler and Lady Wrangler Soccer RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (Cisco) Baptist Student Union Fellowship of Christian Athletes STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION According to its constitution, the purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to " ... represent the student body at Cisco College, to initiate and sponsor campus activities, and to promote school spirit." SGA is the student's organization, and membership is open to any student of Cisco College. The association operates under the provisions of its constitution and the sponsorship of the Director for Student Activities. SGA performs a number of important functions. Members serve on various decision-making committees. It offers a means for students to become integrated into the student body and student life. It offers an opportunity for students to learn leadership skills, and it offers the means for the students to plan and implement various student activities; and, through its elected officers, it is the official voice which the students may use to bring the ir concerns to the attention of the proper college personnel and affect institutional decision-making. Over the years, the Student Government Association has performed vital services for the college community. The College supports its operation and urges each student to consider taking an active part in the association. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS' FUNDS All money collected by student organizations shall be placed on deposit with the Business Office as soon as practical after collection. Cash payments will not be made from the money collected. The money will be counted, a receipt will be issued at the time of deposit, and the deposit recorded in an account CISCOCOLLEGE 25 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK maintained for each organization's receipts and disbursements. In the event checks are returned from the bank for any reason, the amount of the check will be deducted by the Business Office from the account in which it was deposited. The Business Office will make a reasonable effort to collect sums represented by checks; however, the ultimate responsibility rests with the organization involved and its faculty sponsor . Disbursements will be made through the Business Office by check requests. Check request forms are to be obtained from the Business Off ice and must contain the follow ing information when presented for processing: name of organ ization, date, proper name of payee, purpose of withdrawa l, amount to be paid, proper signatures authorizi ng disbursement. The Business Office requ ires two days for processing time on all requests for funds. Organizations are asked to schedule their requests accordingly. Checks will not be processed for any account that does not have adequate funds to cover the requested amount. HOW TO ACTIVATE CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS If a group of students have a common interest in a certain subject or activity such as foreign language, business, etc., they may activate a club to further that interest. In order to do this, they must discuss the ir organization with the Dean of Students . Upon the approval of the administration, they must organize themselves, obta in faculty sponsors, and write a charter for the organization. This charter must include such information as t he club's purpose , goals, organization, and activities . This charter must be subm itted to the Dean of Students. The organ ization becomes a recognized campus organizat ion with the approva l of the charter by the Dean of Students. COLLEGEP OLICIESAND R EGULATIONS STUDENT IDENTIFICATIO N CARD All students w ill be issued a student identification card at registration . All dorm itory students are to carry a valid identification card. Valid Cisco College ID cards wil l be required for all college residence students util izing a housing meal plan. The first ID card will be made free for all students . Replacement cards will be made in the Student Life Office on the Cisco Campus and at the Front Desk on the Abilene at a cost of $5.00. Theft or unauthorized use of a card belonging to another student is cause for disciplinary action . Theft or loss of an ID card should be reported to the Student Life Off ice. SUMMON S TO AN OFFICE At times it may become necessary for a student to be requested to report to an adm inistrative or faculty office . The summons may be t ransmitted by a call slip through an instructor, Residence Hall supervisor, by telephone, or letter. The college will make wr itten communicat ion w ith off-campus students at his/her home address and with resident students through the post off ice in the SUB(All resident students CISCOCOLLEGE 26 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK are responsible for periodically checking at the post office for mail). Any student who fails to heed a summons to report to an administrative official or faculty office may be subjected to immediate suspension from the college or other disciplinary action. CREDITSCHEDULE,TUITION & MANDATORY FEES Cisco College students who officially drop a course or courses and remain enrolled, or who officially withdraw from all courses shall have their mandatory tuition and fees credited according to the following schedule: FALLAND SPRING SEMESTERS Prior to the first class day During class days one to fifteen During class days sixteen to twenty After the twentieth class day 100% 70% 25% None SUMMER SEMESTERS Prior to the first class day During class days one to five During class days six and seven After the seventh class day 100% 70% 25% None FLEXENTRYAND NON-SEMESTER-LENGTHCOURSES Prior to the first class day 100% After first class day refer to table provided by College Class days refer to the number of calendar days the College normally meets for classes, not the days a particular course meets. If a class is canceled by the college, 100% of tuition and fees will be refunded . Late registering students will have the time already elapsed in the semester counted against them. Overpayments will be paid approximately 45 days after the semester begins. REFUND POLICY If a class is canceled by the college, 100 percent of tuition and fees will be refunded. Refunds will be mailed to the student's permanen t address on file. TITLE IV REFUND POLICY It is the policy of Cisco College for those students receiving Title IV aid who withdraw on or before the 60 percent point in time of the payment period (or enrollment period) in which he or she received the CISCOCOLLEGE 27 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Title IV aid, a statutory refund will be calculated in accordance with the final regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations as published in the November 1, 1999, Federal Register. As set forth by the statutory language of Section 4848 of the Higher Education Authority, refunds will be calculated according to the following formula. Step One: Determine the percentage of the payment period (or period of enrollment) the student attended before withdrawing. Step Two : Determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by multiplying the total Title IV aid (other than FWS)for wh ich the student qualified by the percentage of time enrolled. Step Three: Compare the amount earned to the amount disbursed. If less aid was disbursed than was earned, the student may receive a late disbursement for the difference. If more aid was disbursed than was earned, determine the amount of Title IV aid that must be returned (i.e. that was earned) by subtracting the earned amount from the amount actually disbursed. Step Four : Allocate the responsibility for returning unearned aid between the school and the student according to the portion of disbursed aid that could have been used to cover institut ional charges and the portion that could have been disbursed directly to the student once institut ional charges were covered. Step Five: Distribute the unearned aid back to the Title IV programs in accordance with the regulations established by Section 4848. STUDENT ATIENDANCE Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsibility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a relig ious holiday, or part icipation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Learning Services.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may requ ire the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For on line or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to accessthe course web site and/or participate in the class for a two-week period, and the professor deems the student to be failing. CISCOCOLLEGE 28 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK During a Summer I or II regular face-to-face class, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the th ird absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be fail ing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For any Mini-mester or summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be fa iling due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officia lly withdraw ing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of "F." The student will receive a grade of "W" for the course if withdrawn before the "last day to drop with a "W," and an " F" if withdrawn after "the last day to drop with a "W." Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absences immediately before or after a holiday may be counted as double absences. GRADE REPORTS Grade and values are as follows : GRADE A B C D* F W VALUE GRADEPOINTSPERSEMESTERHOUR 4 90-100 80-89 3 70-79 2 60-69 1 Below 60 O Dropped Course 0 Incomplete 0 *The grade of "D" may not transfer to some senior colleges; the pol icy on transferring "D" varies. The grade of "I" must be removed during the next regular semester (Spring or Fall) or it automat ically becomes an "F." To earn credit in a course, a student must earn a semester grade of not less than "D." *MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS - (See Cisco College Catalog) LATEREGISTRATION All students are urged to register at the assigned time. Students registering after classes start will be subject to a late regist rat ion fee of $30. Students register ing late may have difficulty in enroll ing in desired courses. SCHEDULECHANGES Schedule changes w ill be allowed on dates shown on the General College Calendar which can be found on the College webs ite. Permission to change classes must be obtained from the Dean of Enrollment Management. This will be allowed only under extenuating circumstances. Each schedule change is CISCOCOLLEGE 29 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK subject to a $10 fee. DROPPING COURSES A student may drop a course with the permission of his/her advisor and the Dean of Enrollment Management, before the twelfth class day. A fee of $10 will be charged for each course dropped. WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE Should circumstances require that a student totally withdraw from the college prior to the giving of final examinations, he/she must officially withdraw through the admissions office. Any student who stops attending class and who fails to officially withdraw is subject to a grade of "F" in each course. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL Cisco College reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student from a class, a course, or from the College in circumstances such as: 1. Unmet financial obligation(s) to the College, 2. Health reasons that constitute a danger to self, to others, pending the outcome of competent med ical evaluation and/or treatment, 3. A threat to the safety, life, or property of members of the academic community includ ing act(s) in violation of federal, state, civil or criminal laws or city ordinances regardless of whether the act occurred on or off campus and regardless of whether the individual is ultimately convicted of the act, 4. Prevention or the disruption of the educational process, 5. Suspension or expulsion from the College, and/or 6. Failure to respond to an official summons from a College official. The withdrawn student may also be removed from the campus and barred from re-enrollment until such time as specific conditions have been met. The penalty may be imposed effective with the date of the circumstance and/or violation, or as otherwise appropriate. TRANSCRIPT OF WORK A written request signed by the student is required for Cisco College to send a transcript of the student's permanent record to another college. There is no additional charge for transcripts sent through regular postal service. There will be a $20 charge for transcripts sent by fax and a $25 fee for one-day (overnight) transmission of transcripts. A transcript will not be sent for any student who has not made satisfactory arrangements for payment of all financial obligations to the College. PRIVACY OF INFORMATION Under the "Fami ly Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" the following is designated as directory CISCOCOLLEGE 30 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK information and may be made public unless the student desires to withhold all or any port ion of it: Student 's name, local address, home address, telephone listing , date and place of birth, major fie ld of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of college attendance, degrees and awards received, photographs, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student . Any student wishing to withhold any or all of this information should fill out, in person, the appropriate form, available at the Adm issions Office, within 10 days after the first class day. NOTICE TO STUDENTS Cisco College compl ies with the Family Educational and Privacy Act Rights of 1974 as amended (FERPA) which provides that all students and former students of Cisco College have the right to inspect their educational records (including records, files, documents, and other materia ls that contain informat ion direct ly related to students and are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a person acting for such agency or institution) . Responsibility for protection of the privacy of student education records rests primarily with the Dean of Enrollment Management. Under the law, at the post-secondary level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect a student's educational records. This right is solely limited to the student. Outl ined below are limitations which exist on students' rights to inspect and review their education records as published in the Guidelines for Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended, Revised Edition 1995, a publication of the American Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Off icers. STUDENTS'ACCESSTO THEIR EDUCATION RECORDS All students have the right to review their educational records with the following exceptions as out lined by FERPA: 1. Financial information submitted by parents, 2. Confidential letters and recommendations placed in their files prior to January 1, 1975, provided these letters were collected under established pol icies of confidentiality and were used only for the purposes for which specifically collected, 3. Confidenti al lette rs and statement of recommendation, placed in the records after January 1, 1975, to which the students have waived the ir right to inspect and review and t hat are related to the students ' admissions, applicat ion for employment or job placement, or receipt of honors. 4. Education records containing information about more than one student; however , in such cases the institution must perm it accessto that part of the record wh ich pertains only to the inquiring student. To review records, students and former students may go to the appropr iate office of record (Examples: Admissions Off ice; Financial Aid Office), present a valid photo identification card and ask to review the record. If it is an inappropriate time to retrieve the record on short notice, students may be requested to comp lete a " Request to Review Education Records" fo rm. Because of various circumstances, the College may delay to a maximum of 45 days the release of the records for review . The College is not CISCOCOLLEGE 31 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK required to provide access to records of applicants fo r admission who are denied acceptance or, if accepted, do not attend . NOTICE TO STUDENTSREGARDINGSOCIALSECURITY NUMBERS Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.522a) requires that when any Federal, State, or local government agency request s an ind ividual to disclose his/her social security account number, that ind ividual must also be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or volunta ry, by what statutory or other autho rity the number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. Accordingly, students, or appl icants for adm ission as students, are advised that disclosure of a student 's social security account number (SSAN) is required as a condition for admission as a student at Cisco College, in view of t he practica l adm inist rative difficu lties which wou ld be encountered in maintaining adequate student records without the continued use of the SSAN. The SSANis used to verify the identity of the student, and as a student account number (identifier) in order to record necessary data accurately . As an identifier , the SSAN is requ ired for such activit ies as determin ing and recording elig ibility for admission as a student, determining and recording eligibil ity for student financial assistance to include loans, scholarships and grants, record ing entit lement to and payment of scholarships, grants, allowances, issuing student ident ification cards, and such other related requirements wh ich may arise. Author ity for requ iring the disclosure of a studen t's SSANis grounded on section 7(a)(2) of the Privacy Act, which provides that an agency may continue to requ ire disclosure of an ind ividual's SSAN as a cond ition for the granting of a right, benefit , or privilege prov ided by law where t he agency requi red this disclosure under statute or regu lation prior to January 1, 1975, in order to verify the identity of an indiv idual. Cisco College has, for several years, consistently required the disclosure of the SSAN on student application fo rms, and other necessary student forms and documents used pursuant to statutes passed by the State of Texas and United States, and regulations adopted by the agencies of t he State of Texas and United States, and the Board of Regents of Cisco College. USE OF COLLEGEFACILITIES Any student , organization, or a group of individuals, officially recognized or otherw ise, who want to use college facilities must obtain written perm ission from the Executive Assistant to the President in Cisco or the Director of AECOperations in Abilene at least one week in advance. Request for permission is to be init iated through the appropr iate sponsor or office responsib le for the student group. SOLICITING Abilene Campus - Permission from the Provost must be obtained to solicit or distribute advertising, other printed mate rial, or handbills at the Abilene Educational Center. CISCOCOLLEGE 32 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Cisco Campus - Permission from the Dean of Students must be obtained to solicit or distribute advertising, other printed material, or handbi lls on the Cisco campus. MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS All state laws and Cisco College regulations governing the use of motor vehicles are to be complied with on all parts of the campus at all hours of the day and night. THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON ALL PARTS OF THE CAMPUS IS 20 M .P.H. Cisco College assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehic le or its contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on the campus. An effort, however, wi ll be made by the college to protect all vehicles and property. Should any damage or theft occur, it should be reported as soon as possible to the Dean of Students. The College reserves the right to impound, or have impounded, any vehicle which is parked in a manner dangerous to vehicu lar or pedestrian traffic or is otherwise in vio lation of college traffic regulations. The vehicle owner w ill be responsible for the cost invo lved in removing, impounding, and stor ing such vehicles. GENERAL VIOLATIONS 1. Parking in any area not designated and marked for parking. Cannot park in handicapped designated areas or areas marked in YELLOW. 2. Parking in an area reserved for other persons and uses. 3. Parking or driving on the grass or grounds of the college. 4. Driving without a valid driver 's license. 5. Exceeding the speed limit of 20 m.p.h., burning-off, or other reckless dr iving. 6. Any other violation defined in the official Texas Motor Vehicle Laws Booklet. ALWAYS KEEPYOUR CAR LOCKEDAND MARK VALUABLESAND AUTO ACCESSORIES SO THEY MAY BE IDENTIFIED. STUDENT COMPUTER USE POLICY I. PURPOSE A. To remain compet it ive, better serve and provide our students with the best tools to do their academic work, Cisco College makes available to our students access to one or more forms of electronic media and services, wh ich may include computers, e-ma il, telephones, voicema il, fax machines, external electronic bullet in boards, wire services, online services, intranet, Internet and the World W ide Web. B. Cisco College encourages the use of these media and associated services because they can make communicat ion more efficient and effect ive and because they are valuable sources of CISCOCOLLEGE 33 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK information. However, all students and everyone connected with the college should remember that electron ic media and services provided by the college are college property and the ir purpose is to facilitate and support school business. All computer users have the responsibility to use these resources in a professional, ethica l, and lawful manner . C. To help all students make responsible decisions, the following guidelines have been established for using e-mail and the Internet. No policy can lay down rules to cover every possible situation . Instead, it is designed to express Cisco College philosophy and set forth general principles when using electronic media and services. II. PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS Electronic media cannot be used for knowingly transmitting, communication that is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ill. retrieving, or storing any Discriminatory or harassing; Derogatory to any individual or group; Obscene, sexually explicit or pornographic; Defamatory or threatening; In violation of any license governing the use of software; or Engaged in for any purpose that is illegal or contrary to Cisco College's policy or business interests. PERSONAL USE The computers, electronic media and services provided by Cisco College are primari ly for academic use to assist students in the performance of their studies. Limited, occasional, or incidental use of electronic media (sending or receiving) for personal, nonacademic purposes is understandable and acceptab le, and all such use should be done in a manner that does not negatively affect the systems' use for the ir intended purposes. However, students are expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and not abuse this privilege. See section four for additional informat ion. IV. ACCESSTO STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS A. Generally, electronic information created and/or communicated by a student using e-mail, word processing, uti lity programs, spreadsheets, voicemail, telephones , Internet and bul letin board system access, and similar electronic media is not reviewed by the college. However, the following conditions should be noted: Cisco College does routinely gather logs for most electron ic activities or monitor student communications directly, e.g., sites accessed, upload/download content, and time at which transfers are made, for the following purposes: 1. Cost analysis; 2. Resource allocation; 3. Optimum technical management of info rmation resources; and CISCOCOLLEGE 34 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 4. Detecting patterns of use that indicate students are violating company policies or engaging in illegal activity. B. Cisco College reserves the right, at its discretion , to review any student's electronic files and messages to the extent necessary to ensure electronic media and services are being used in compliance with the law, this policy and other college policies. C. Students should not assume electronic communications are completely private . Accordingly, if they have sensitive information to tra nsmit , they should use other means. V. SOFTWARE To prevent computer viruses from being transmitted throug h the school's computer system, unauthorized downloading of any unauthorized software is strictly prohibited. Only software registered through Cisco College may be downloaded . Students should contact the system administrator if they have any questions. VI. SECURITY/APPROPRIATE USE A. Students must respect the confidentiality of other individuals' electronic communications. Except in cases in which explicit authorization has been granted by school administration, students are prohibited from engaging in, or attempting to engage in: 1. Monitoring or inte rcepting the files or electronic communications of other students or third parties; 2. Hacking or obtaining accessto systems or accounts they are not authorized to use; 3. Using other people's log-ins or passwords; and 4. Breaching, testing, or monitoring computer or network security measures. B. No e-mail or other electronic communications can be sent that attempt to hide the identity of the sender or represent the sender as someone else. C. Electronic media and services should not be used in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to access and use the system. D. Anyone obtaining electronic accessto other companies' or individuals' materials must respect all copyrights and cannot copy, retrieve, modify or forward copyrighted materials except as permitted by the copyright owner. Respect for the intellectual work of others has traditionally been essential to the mission of colleges and universities. We do not tolerate plagiarism, and we do not condone unauthorized copying of software, including programs, applications, databases and code. VII. PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE FORUMS A. Students should remember that any messages or information sent on school-provided facilities to one or more individuals via an electronic network-for example, Internet mailing CISCOCOLLEGE 35 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK lists, bulletin boards, and online services-are Cisco College. statements ident ifiable and attributable to B. Cisco College recognizes that participation in some forums might be important to the performance of a student's research. VIII. VIOLATIONS Any student who abuses the privilege of his/her access to e-mail or the Internet in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, including possible termination of enrollment, legal action, and criminal liability. IX. STUDENT AGREEMENT ON USE OF E-MAIL AND THE INTERNET Students will sign an agreement stating that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with the forego ing policies, rules, and conditions governing the use of the schools computer and telecommunications equipment and services; that they understand that they have no expectation of privacy when using any of the telecommunication equipment or services; that they are aware that violations of this guideline on appropriate use of the e-mail and Internet systems may subj ect them to disciplinary action, including terminat ion from enrollment, legal action and criminal liabi lity; that they understand that their use of the e-mail and Internet may reflect on the image of Cisco College; and that they understand that this policy can be amended at any time. IMMUNIZATIONS Cisco College in compliance with Texas Education Code, Section 51.9192, Subchapter Z, which regu lates the requirement for bacterial meningit is vaccination, will require first-time or transfer students enrolling in a publ ic, private, or independent inst itution of higher education who will reside in, or has applied for and been approved to reside in, an on-campus student housing fac ility or the student's parent or guardian to provide to the Cisco College Office of Student Life a certificate signed by a health practitioner indicating the student has been vaccinated against bacterial mening itis. Cisco College and the Texas Education Code makes these provisions applicable to first-time students only enrolling or transferring to Cisco College or any other publ ic, private, or independent institution of higher education in Texas on or after January 1, 2010. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BACTERIALMENINGITIS This informat ion is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially dead ly disease that can progress extreme ly fast - so take utmost caution. It is an inflammat ion of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. There is a treatment , but those who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities. CISCOCOLLEGE 36 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? • High fever • Rash or purple patches on skin • Light sensitivity • Confusion and sleepiness • Lethargy • Sever headache • Vomiting • Stiff neck • Nausea • Seizures There may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin . These can occur anywhere on the body. The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention. HOW IS BACTERIAL MENINGITIS DIAGNOSED? Diagnosis is made by a medical provider and is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory results from spinal fluid and blood tests. Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery. HOW IS THE DISEASETRANSMITIED? The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes , etc.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions. HOW DO YOU INCREASE YOUR RISK OF GETIING BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? • Exposure to saliva by sharing cigarettes, water bottles, eating utensils, food, kissing, etc. • Living in close conditions (such as sharing a room/su ite in a dorm or group home). WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLECONSEQUENCES OF THE DISEASE? • • • • • • • • • Death (in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead) Permanent brain damage Kidney failure Learning disability Hearing loss, blindness Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation Gangrene Coma Convulsions CISCOCOLLEGE 37 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK CAN THE DISEASE BE TREATED? Antibiotic treatment, if received early, can save lives and chances of recovery are increased. However, permanent disability or death can still occur. Vaccinations are available and should be considered for: • Those living in close quarters • College students 25 years old or younger Vaccinations are effective against 4 of the 5 most common bacterial types that cause 70% of the disease in the U.S. (but does not protect against all types of meningitis). Vaccinations take 7-10 days to become effective, with protection lasting 3-5 years. The cost of vaccine varies, so check with your health care provider. Vaccination is very safe - most common side effects are redness and minor pain at injection site for up to two days. HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? • Contact your own health care provider. • Contact your local or regional Texas Department of Health office. POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION (AIDS) In accordance with the Omnibus AIDS bill, SB 959, passed by the Texas Legislature in regular session 1989, Cisco College has adopted the Policy and Guidelines on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (AIDS).This policy is available in the offices of the college's Director of Human Resources. BACKGROUND Cisco College recognizes Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a serious public health threat and is committed to encouraging an informed and educated response to questions raised by faculty, staff, and students. Guidelines in this policy address the medical, educational, legal, administrative, and ethical issues involved. HIV causes a breakdown of the body's immune system, resulting in increased susceptibility to a variety of infect ions. In the early stages, a person infected with HIV may appear healthy but may transmit the virus to others through blood, semen or vaginal secretions. Sometimes the individual's immune system deteriorates and the unusual infect ions characteristic of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) develop. To date, three actions or activities are considered to result in contracting HIV infection : • • Sexual Contact - Those having unprotected sexual contact with an infected individual. Blood Transfer - Those exposed to contaminated blood, blood components or products through needle sharing, injection, needle stick, or transfusions. CISCOCOLLEGE 38 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK • Perinatal - Infants infected by their mothers before, during, or after the time of birth . Since its recognition as a distinct disease-causing virus in 1984, HIV has been intensively studied . The mode of transm ission of HIV has been firm ly established. Live HIV, in a dose sufficient to cause infection, must gain ent ry to the blood stream or mucous membranes to cause infection. Studies of family members of persons with AIDS/HIV show NO evidence of transmission of the virus even after long term casual contact. There are no known documented cases of the spread of HIV through tears, insect bites, handshaking, hugging, sleeping in the same bed, being coughed or sneezed on, touching inanimate objects, participating in sports compet itions, or sharing rest rooms, food or drink , gyms, swimming pools, living quarters or common eating areas. The probable explanation for this is that HIV can survive only inside living human cells. The virus is extremely fragile and dies very qu ickly outside of the body. PURPOSEOF GUIDELINES The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for Cisco College and to ensure compl iance w ith The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services Act, Senate Bill No. 959, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, and for responding to specific situations involving persons with AIDS of HIV infect ions. This policy is appl icable to students and employees of Cisco College. Through this document, "HIV infection" denotes the total spectrum of the disease, from HIV seroposit ive but asymptomatic infect ion to fully developed AIDS. GENERALPOLICIES Adm issions - The existence of HIV infection should not be considered in adm issions decisions unless current scientific information indicated requ ired academic act ivities may expose others to risk of transm ission. Employment - The existence of HIV infection should not be used to determine suitab ility of applicants for employment by Cisco College. An HIV-infected employee will remain employed as long as he or she meets job performance standards and does not engage in job-related activities wh ich current scientific information indicated may expose others to risk of transmission. Class Attendance - A student w ith HIV infection should be allowed to attend all classes without restr ictions, as long as the student is physically and mentally able to participate, performs assigned work, and poses no health risk to others. Access To Facilities -A person with HIV infection should not be denied accessto any facil ity on the basis of HIV-positive status unless current scientific or medical technology indicates that exposure to others may risk transm ission. Residential Housing - Cisco College residentia l housing staff w ill not exclude HIV-positive students from College housing unless current scientific or medical technology indicates that exposure to others may risk transmission. CISCOCOLLEGE 39 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Testing for HIV infection 1. Mandatory Testing - No programs for mandatory HIV testing of employees, students, or patients should be undertaken without that person's consent. 2. Voluntary Testing and Counseling - Cisco College will refer students, faculty, and staff members for confidential or anonymous HIV counseling and test ing services. All testing conducted shou ld include counseling before and after the t est. Unless required by law, test results should be revealed t o the person tested only when the oppo rtunity is provided for immediate, individual, face -to -face counseling about : a. b. c. d. The meaning of the test result, The possible need for additional testing, Measures to prevent the transmission of HIV, The availabil ity of appropriate health care services, including mental health care, and appropriate social and support services in the geographic area of the person's residence, e. The benefits of partner not ificat ion, and f. The availabil ity of partner noti fication programs. 3. Reporting of Test Results- HIV test results will be reported in compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, includ ing the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, 81.001. 4. Qualifying for Workers Compensation Benefits - State law requires that an employee must provide a written statement of the date and circumstances of the exposure to HIV infect ion and document that within ten(lO) days after the exposure, the emp loyee had a test result that indicated absence of HIV infection . An employee who may have been exposed to HIV whi le performing duties of emp loyment may not be required to be tested, but refusal to be tested may jeopardize workers' compensat ion benefits. Confident iality of Records - Except where released or autho rized by law, information concerning the HIV status of students, emp loyees or patients and any portion of a medical record w ill be kept confidential and will not be released without written consent. HIV status in personnel files and workers ' compensation files is to remain confidentia l and have the confidentiality status of med ical records. Safety Precautions - Cisco College should develop guidelines for health care workers and students in the health professions concerning prevent ion of transmission of HIV and concerning health care workers who have HIV infection. Each Cisco College health care worker who is involved in hands-on patient care should complete an educational course about HIV infection based on the model educat ion program and workp lace guidelines developed by the TOH and the guidelines of this policy . Education 1. Employee Educational Pamphlet - Cisco College should provide each employee an educationa l pamphlet about methods of transmission and prevention of HIV infection . The pamphlet w ill be the TOH educational pamph let or a pamphlet based on the model developed by TOH. The pamphlet CISCOCOLLEGE 40 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK should be provided to new employees on the first day of employment and to all employees annually. 2. Information On Prevention Provided To Students - Cisco College should routinely offer students education based on the model HIV education and prevention program developed by the TDH and tailored to the students' cultural, educational, language, and developmental needs. 3. Guidelines For Laboratory Courses - Cisco College components which offer laboratory courses requiring exposure to material that has potential for transmitting HIV should adopt safety guidelines for handling such material and distribute these guidelines to students and staff prior to such exposure. 4. Distribution Of Policy - Cisco College should make available this Policy on HIV infection to students, faculty, and staff members by including the Policy in the student, faculty and personnel guides if practicable, or by any other method. 5. Entering the Health Professions - Cisco College should offer students entering the nursing profession, allied health, counseling and social work programs, and programs curricula information about: a. Methods of transmission and methods of prevention of HIV infection b. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations concerning HIV infection and AIDS, and c. The physical, emotional, and psychological stress associated with the care of patients with terminal illnesses. Unemployment Compensation Benefits - CJCwill inform employees via employee or faculty guides that state law provides that an individual will be disqualified for Unemployment Compensation benefits: 1. If the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) finds that the employee left work voluntarily rather than provide services included within the course and scope of employment to an individual infected with a communicable disease, includ ing HIV. This disqualification applies if Cisco College prov ided facilities, equipment, training, and supplies necessary to take reasonable precaut ions against infection. 2. If the TWC finds that the employee has been discharged from employment based on a refusal to provide services included within the course and scope of employment to an individual infected with a communicable disease, including HIV. This disqualification applies if Cisco College provided facilities, equipment, training and supplies necessary to take reasonable precautions against infection. Health Benefits - Cisco College students or employees will not be subjected to impermissible discrimination under a health benefits plan endorsed by CJCon the basis of a posit ive HIV test result . POLICYAND GUIDELINESON DRUG-FREEWORKPLACE,SCHOOL,AND CAMPUS In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, (P.L. 100-690, Sec. 5153 and 34 CFR85.630) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (P.L. 101-226, Sec. 1213 and 34 CFR86), it is the policy of Cisco College to maintain a drug-free educational institut ion and workplace. Therefore, Cisco College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or other unlawful use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance (as that term is defined in Texas and federal CISCOCOLLEGE 41 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK law) in the workplace, on its property, or at any of its activities. Compliance with the policy of prohib it ion is a requi rement for employment and enrollment at Cisco College. Employment at Cisco College also requires that if an employee is convicted of a criminal drug violation occur ring in the workp lace, the employee must repo rt the convict ion to his/he r immed iate supervisor at Cisco College within five (5) days of the conv iction, and the College will report the said convict ion to the U.S. Department of Education with in ten (10) days. STATE AND FEDERALDRUG PENALTIES State penalt ies are subject to change at any time by the Legislature and Governor . Federal penalties are subject to change by Congress or the Executi ve Branch of the federal government. This informat ion is only to be used as a guideline. Many things factor into drug penalties, including but not limited to prior convictions . When a controlled subst ance is distributed within 1000 feet of a school or public college or university, federal statuto ry penalties can double and sometimes tr iple. OFFENSEAND PENALTIES UNDER THE TEXASSTATELAW Possession of controll ed substances (drugs) Minimum : Fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in ja il for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years M anufact ure or delivery of cont rolled substances (drugs) Minimum : Fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in ja il for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years Possession of marij uana M inim um: A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more tha n 99 years nor less than five years CISCOCOLLEGE 42 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Delivery of marijuana M inimum : A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more t han 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $100,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 nor less than ten years OFFENSEAND PENALTIESUNDER FEDERALLAW Possession of drugs (including marijuana) Minim um: A fine of not less than $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year M aximum: A fine of not less than $5,000 plus costs of investigation and prosecution, and impr isonment for not more than 20 years nor less than five years M anufacture , distr ibution, or dispensing of drugs (including marij uana) Mini mum: A fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years M aximum : A fine not to exceed $8,000,000 for an individual (or $20,000,000 if other than an indiv idual) and imprisonment for life without release (no eligib ility for parole) Distr ibution of drugs to a person under 21 years of age Minimum: Double the federal penalty for dist ribution of drugs M axim um: Triple the federal penalty for distr ibution of drugs DRUGS, DRUG ABUSE, AND THE RISK INVOLVED WHAT ARE DRUGS? Drugs are natural and synthet ic chemical substances which can be used to affect your body, mind, and behavior. WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE? Drug abuse is the use of natural and/or synthetic chemical substances for non-medical reasons to affect your body, mind, and behavior. When drugs are abused, the ir use can cause health prob lems, social diff iculties, and legal prob lems. When a person engages in drug abuse, they risk: OVERDOSE(perhaps death), CISCOCOLLEGE 43 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DEPENDENCE (addiction with painful psychological and/or physical results) ILL HEALTH(organ damage, mental illness, hepatitis, AIDS), SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES (financia l difficulties, inability to relate normally w ith others, and legal problems leading to imprisonment .) IS THEREANY GOOD ASSOCIATEDWITH DRUG ABUSE? Except for a very short period of physical and/or psychological "feeling good" which becomes difficu lt to impossib le to achieve, there is NO GOOD associated w it h drug abuse. Depending upon the person, circumstance, and drug involved, disaster (including death) can result from a first time abuse of a drug; continued abuse of drugs ALWAYS leads to personal and social problems . Drug abuse is especially disrupt ive in the wo rkplace and in educationa l institutions. IS THE USEAND ABUSEOF DRUGS A MATTER OF PERSONALCHOICE? No! Because the abuse of drugs places such a disrupt ive, dangerous, and financial burden on everyone, society has through "law" placed strict controls on certain drugs and classifications of drugs. Therefore, the manufacture, distr ibution, dispensation, possession, and/or use of a "contro lled substance" is pro hibited, and vio lations of this prohib ition result in a penalty upon conviction. WHICH ARE THE MO ST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDEREDTO BE A "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE"? There are six classifications of types of drugs that are common ly abused and are by law controlled substances: stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcot ics, cannabis, and delir iants . There are two additiona l dugs which are contr olled by law in a different way fr om the above; they are alcoho l and nicot ine. The abuse of these two drugs have a massive ill effect on individua ls and society. WHAT ARETHE POSSIBLEEFFECTSRESULTINGFROM ABUSEOF THE DIFFERENTTYPESOF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES? + STIM ULANTS("uppers") Amphetamines (Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Biphetam ine) How taken? - By mouth or inj ect ion What physical effects? - Increased heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appet ite, increased activity - Feeling of alertness, self -confidence, someti mes fol lowed by depression - Hallucinations, parano ia, temporary mental derangement as a result of heavy doses What risks from abuse? - User can go beyond physical limits and suffer harmfu l exhaustion - Tolerance, and physical and psychological dependence can develop; w ithdrawal CISCOCOLLEGE 44 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK from the drug can result in suicidal depression - Continued high doses can cause heart prob lems, infect ions, malnu t rit ion, death • Nicotine (in tobacco) How taken? - By smoking or dipping What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure and shortness of breath What risks from abuse? - Physical and psycholog ical dependence can develop - Long term dipping or smoking can cause cancer, emphysema, heart disease, death • Cocaine ("coke " 'snow" "flake " "rock" "crack") How taken? - By sniffing, smoking, or injection What physical effects? - Quickened pulse and circulation , sharpened reactions, rest lessness - Feelings of well -beings, alertness, overconfidence, confus ion, anxiety, depression - Paranoia, nervous exhaustion, hallucinat ions as a result of heavy doses What risks from abuse? - Chronic use can destroy nasal t issues - Smoking can cause lesions in lungs - Tolerance, and physical and psycholog ical dependence can develop - Effects are unpredictable - convulsions, respiratory paralysis and death are always possible J I I I + DEPRESSANTS Barbiturates (Phenobarbital , Seconal, Amytal) Tranquilizers (Valium, Equanil, Librium) Methaqualone (Qualude, Somnafac, Parest, Mequin) How taken? - By mouth or inject ion What physical effects? - Slowed heart rate and breathing, lowered blood pressure - Slowed reactions, confusion, weakened emotional contro l, distort ion of rea lity, reduced awareness - Relaxation, drows iness, loss of coord ination, intoxication, changes in personality - Sleepiness, feeling of well -being, dizziness, impa ired perception What risks from abuse? - Tolerance, and physical and psychological dependence can develop with longterm use - Depressants can cause car accidents and other serious accidents due to slowed reactions, confusion, and impaired perception CISCOCOLLEGE 45 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK - Overdoses can cause coma, respiratory arrest, convulsions, even death - Withdrawal can be dangerous and may require medical attention Alcohol (beer, wine, other distilled alcoholic beverages) How taken? - By mouth What physical effects? - Slowed reactions, confusion, loss of coordination, impaired perception, reduced awareness, dizziness, intoxication, and hangover What risks from abuse? - Tolerance, physical and psychological dependence can develop - Long-term heavy drinking is a factor in liver and heart damage, malnutrition, cancer and other illnesses - Driving under the influence can cause accidents of slowed reflexes, disorientation, impaired perception, and loss of coordination Driving under the influence of alcohol is the leading cause of death for persons under the age of twenty-five. Depressants taken in combination (such as alcohol and barbiturates) are very dangerous - they can cause coma and death. + HALLUCINOGENS + Lysergic Acid Diethylamin (LSD,acid) Phencyclidine (PCP,angel dust) Mescaline, MDA, DMT, STPand Psilocybin How taken? - By mouth, injection, or smoking What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and irregular breathing - Euphoria, loss of ability to separate fact and fantasy, distortion of senses, hallucination - Effects unpredictable; may include distorted perception, depression, confusion, drowsiness, loss of coordination, irrational behavior, paranoia, panic violence What risks from abuse? - Tolerance develops quickly and overdose can cause psychosis, convulsions, coma, death - Abuse can result in suicide, murder, accidents - Effects may recur ("flashbacks") days or weeks later without further use of the hallucinogen NARCOTICS Heroin, Morphine, Opium Codeine, Meperidine, Methadone How taken? - By mouth, sniffing, injection, or smoking CISCOCOLLEGE 46 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK What physical effects? - Shallow breathing, drowsiness, and reduced hunger, thirst, and sex drive - Euphoria, lethargy, heaviness of limbs, apathy, loss of ability to concentrate, loss of judgement and self-control What risks from abuse? - Tolerance with physical and psychological dependence can develop - Withdrawal is very painful - Overdose can cause coma, convulsions, respiratory arrest, death - Risksfrom long-term use include malnutrition, infection , hepatitis + CANNABIS Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish Oil How taken? - By smoking or mouth What physical effects? Increased heart rate, lower body temperature, - stimulated appetite, loss of coordination - Feeling of well-being, intoxication; possible confusion, distortion of reality - Sometimes dep ression, panic, sometimes mood changes - Large doses may sometimes cause hallucinations What risks from abuse? - Long-term use may cause moderate tolerance, with physical and psychological dependence - Overdose may cause paranoia, psychosis-like state - Effects of long-te rm use are still being studied but is associated with chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and chromosome damage + SYNTHETICCANNABIS K2, Spice Products How taken? - By smoking or mouth What physical effects? Increased heart rate, lower body temperature, - stimulated appetite, loss of coordination - Feeling of well-being, intoxication; possible confusion, distortion of reality - Sometimes depression, panic, sometimes mood changes - Large doses may sometimes cause hallucinations What risks from abuse? - Long-term use may cause moderate tolerance, with physical and psychological dependence - Overdose may cause paranoia, psychosis-like state - Effects of long-te rm use are still being studied but is associated with chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and chromosome damage CISCOCOLLEGE 47 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK + DELIRIANTS Iii Aerosol products, lighter fluid, paint thinner, Amyl nitrite, other inhalants How taken? - By sniffing What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and irregular breathing - Effects unpredictable; may include hallucination, distortion of senses, confusion, irrational behavior, loss of coordination What risks from abuse? - Psychological dependence can develop - An overdose can cause convulsions, coma, death - Permanent damage to lungs, brain, liver, and bone marrow can result DRUG ABUSE NEVERSOLVESPROBLEMS.Continued drug abuse ALWAYS leads to personal and social problems! Drug abuse can: -Be very expensive -Make you sick -Cause dependence -Put you in prison -Even kill you MAKESURETHAT THE CHOICEYOU MAKE IS WORTH THE PRICETHAT YOU MAY HAVETO PAY! WHAT ARE THE RANGE OF PENALTIES THAT CAN RESULT FROM A CRIMINAL DRUG/ALCOHOL CONVICTION? Penalties under Federal law and the Texas Penal Code range from a Class B misdemeanor (maximum of 15 to 99 years and/or $250,000 fine). The penalty assessed upon conviction is determined by several considerations including the controlled substance involved, the amount, and the circumstances of unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession, and/or use. WHAT DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING, TREATMENT, OR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE? Throughout the Cisco and Abilene "Big Country" area, various hospitals, counseling centers, psychiatric centers, churches, and other public/private organizations offer drug abuse and alcohol counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Information on the services available may be obtained from the Counseling Department of the College. It should be noted, however, that Cisco College does not assume the responsibility for the cost of such counseling, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services. 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES GENERALPOLICIES Cisco College considers the cultivation of self-discipline by its students to be of the utmost importance in the educational process and essential to the development of responsible citizens . The College, the refore, has the responsib ility and lawful authority, through its Board of Regents, to establ ish and maintain standards of persona l conduct for all students enrolled in the College and personnel employed by the College. This responsibil ity and authority extends to the enforcement of security standards and authority of persons and property at all campus locat ions. Cisco College expects its students and all persons on or in college grounds and/or facilities to maintain standards of personal discipline that are in harmony w ith the educat ional goals of the institut ion, to observe national, state, and local laws, to respect the rights and privileges of other people, and to conduct themse lves in a manner that reflects credit upon themselves and the college . A student who completes registration at Cisco College or person who accepts emp loyment signifies by this act ion that he/she accepts the regulations of the College and that he/she agrees to abide by them. Any recognized misconduct, violation of regulations or unacceptable behavior w ill be grounds for disciplinary action by the College. All cases w ill be handled on an individual basis taking into considerat ion the welfare of the student, the College, and/or other members of the College commun ity . Through the violat ion of any college regulation, a student or any person subject themselves to the possibility of immediate disciplinary action. STUDENT RIGHTSAND RESPONSIBILITIES Students' rights are a source of concern at Cisco College as are the rights of all individuals. Student Rights Each student at Cisco College has the right to quality education and the commensurate freedoms to pursue his/her educational goals, obj ectives, and program. These include the right );:> to be informed at the outset of the course of the instructor's policies and performance expectations of the student. );:> to be held to reasonable standards given the academic latitude wh ich instructors have to make decisions. );:> to be graded on performance standards as established by the instructor and not to be graded on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, nat ional origin, or disabil ity. );:> to be treated with respect. );:> to confident iality regarding performance in the class. );:> to reasonable access to instructors for academic assistance. CISCOCOLLEGE 49 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Each student at Cisco College has the right to enjoy the amenities of the college and to be treated w ith courtesy and respect by all members of the college commun ity . These include the right },> to a saf e environment in which to study . },> to due process if they believe that their rights have been violated. (The process for appeal may be found in the Student Handbook.) Stud ent Responsibilities },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to be fully acquainted with the pub lished regulations of the college and to comp ly w ith them . },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to become fully acquainted with the policies and procedures of the classes in which they enro ll at the outset of the class. },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to follow tenets of common decency and behavior acceptab le in education and in polite society, especially respect for the rights and property of others. },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to respect others' rights to learn in a classroom without distract ion. SPECIFICPROHIBITIONS The College regards the following as examples of specific prohib itions, which if vio lated, subjects a student or any other person to security or disciplinary action which may include immed iate suspension or expu lsion: 1. Academic cheat ing and plagiarism. 2. Furnishing false information to the College with intent to deceive. 3. Forgery, alteration , unauthorized possession, or misuse of college documents, records, or ID cards. 4. Mal icious destruct ion, damage, unauthor ized possession, or misuse of college property including library and laboratory materials, or of private property on campus. (This includes tampering with fire detectors, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, or door security alarms). 5. Participat ion in hazing acts that are degrad ing or injurious to another, or acts in wh ich another is held against his/her w ill. 6. Physical or verbal abuse of another in the College community, this includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. 7. Possessing,selling, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages. CISCOCOLLEGE 50 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 8. Illegally possessing, using, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, or possessing drug/na rcotics paraphernalia. 9. Possessing or using firearms, weapons or facsimile of weapons, or explosives (including fireworks) . 10. Congregating or loitering on streets or other pub lic areas of the campus outside of dormitories after 11:00 p.m. 11. Playing of musical instruments, radios, or other electronic devices on the grounds or streets of the campus without specific permission from the Dean of Students for a recognized college activity. 12. Using loud or obscene language. 13. Participation in illegal gambling activities on college property . 14. Incorrigible or persistent irresponsible behavior. 15. Disorderly conduct which inhib its or interferes with the educational responsibility of the college or which disrupts the administrat ive or service functions of the college, includ ing social education activities. 16. Refusing or failing to comply with a lawful order of any college or publ ic official acting in the enforcement of college policies. 17. Such other prohibit ions as the appropriate college agency may establish. 18. All students are requ ired to wear shirt s at all time. Clothing must not be vulgar or obscene, and must not contain profanity . NOTE : REFUSAL OR FAILING TO COOPERATE WITH A COLLEGE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND/OR VIOLENT ABUSE OF ANY NATURE SUBJECTS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO IMMEDIATE EVICTION FROM THE DORMITORY OR CAMPUS ALCOHOL POLICY Cisco College observes a no alcohol policy on campus for all students. Students found drinking or in possession of alcoholic beverages on campus are subject to discipl inary action from the College, as well as any penalties issued in accordance with Texas State Law. Texa s Alcoholic Beverage Code s 106.4 and 106.5 prohibits consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor . Penalties for violation of either of the above codes on the Cisco College Campus could result in arrest and an appearance in Municipal Court with a fine of $120 - $220. CISCOCOLLEGE 51 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRUG POLICY Use of controlled substances without a valid prescript ion is prohibited. Students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Cisco College and Federal and State Laws regarding the use, sale and distribut ion of alcohol and contro lled substances. Controlled Substances(Drugs) Sanctions upon conviction for possession, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances range from fines to probation to impr isonment. Fines, terms of probation, or years of imprisonment are generally contingent upon the circumstances and the amount of drugs possessed, sold, distributed, or manufactured. Additional information on Legal Sanctions pertinent to Alcohol and Controlled Substances may be obtained from the Off ice of Student Life. CISCOCOLLEGESANCTIONS When the Standards of Conduct regarding alcohol and drugs are violated Cisco College will impose, at a minimum, the following sanctions : Alcohol 1st Offense a. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/ Alcohol Educator. b. Assignment to Cisco College community service. c. Parents may be notified of the offense. d. Possible remova l from residence hall. e. Completion of sanctions is required for the student to remain in residence hall. f. Depending on extenuating circumstances, addit ional sanctions may be imposed. g. College imposed sanctions are additional to any legal actions taken by local, state or federa l author it ies. Alcohol 2nd Offense a. Removal from residence hall. b. Parents may be not ified of the removal. c. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/Alcohol Educator. d. Assignment to Cisco College commun ity service. e. Completion of sanctions is requi red for the student to remain enrolled at Cisco College. f. College imposed sanctions are additional to any legal actions taken by local, state or federa l author it ies. CISCOCOLLEGE 52 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Alcohol 3rd Offense a. Dismissal from school. b. Parents may be not ified of remova l from the institut ion. Drugs/Dru g Paraphernalia/P ositive Drug Test 1st Offense a. May be remove d from residence hall (if student is not a resident, they wi ll begin with step b). b. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/Alcohol Educator. c. Assignment of Cisco College community service. d. Completion of sanctions is required for the student to remain enrolled at Cisco College. e. Submit to random drug test ing (at the student's expense). f . College imposed sanctions are additional t o any legal actions taken by local, st ate or federa l aut hor it ies. Drug/Drug Paraphernalia/Po sitive Drug Test 2nd Offense Referral to Dean of Students/A.D . for sanctions (removal from dorm/schoo l, etc.). LEGALSANCTIONS Minors convicted for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages may be subj ect to fines ranging from $25 to $500 depend ing on the number of prev ious convict ions. Convictions for selling to M inors may subject ind ividua ls to fines ranging from $100 to $1000 and t o a maximum of one year in jail. Convictions for Driving While Intoxicated may subject individua ls to fines ranging from $100 to $2000 and t o a ja il term ranging from three days to t wo years. Fines and jail terms escalate with subsequent offenses. ATHLETICDEPARTMENTDRUG EDUCATION/ TESTINGPOLICY PURPOSE Cisco College does not condone the use of illegal drugs by st udent -athletes. Substance abuse poses a danger to the health and safety of all student-athletes . Furthe rmore, substance abuse damages the integrity and reputation of all students, faculty, staff, and administ rators of Cisco College. Therefore, it is the intent of this pol icy to prevent the illegal use of alcohol , tobacco, or any substances prohibited by Cisco College or the NJCAA. All personne l w ith in the Ath let ics Department are requ ired to cooperat e with the administration of the drug testing program. This program will operate in a consistent and nond iscrim inatory manner. CISCOCOLLEGE 53 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRUG EDUCATION All student -athletes at Cisco College wi ll be required to attend and part icipate in drug education programs . These programs may include workshops , speakers, videos, and completions of personal inventor ies and surveys. It has been shown that drug education is the powerful means of preventing drug abuse. INDIVIDUALS SUBJECTTO DRUG TESTING All student -athletes who part icipate in intercollegiate athletics at Cisco College are subject to drug test ing. Any individua l may refuse drug test ing, however, refusal t o consent for test ing wil l be considered a posit ive test and carry the applicable sanctions. Failure to report for drug testing will also be considered a positive test and all sanctions wil l apply. Each ath lete must read and sign the drug test ing consent form prior to part icipation in ath letics. PROHIBITED DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS The unlawful manufacture, distr ibution, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at Cisco College. In the event an ath lete is prescribed med ication by a physician, the athlete must notify and subm it information to the Head Athlet ic trainer immediate ly. The Ath letics Department recognizes the following banned drug classifications of the NJCAA. Stim ulants Street Drugs Opiates Anabo lic Agents Diuretics Peptide Hormones ANABOLICSTEROIDS Anabo lic stero ids are for med ical use only. State law prohibits the possession, dispensing, delivery, or admin istering of an anabolic steroid in any manner not allowed by state law. State law provides that body building, muscle enhancement, or increasing muscle bulk or strength through the use of an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone by a person who is in good health is not a valid medical purpose. Only a medical doctor may prescribe an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone for a person. A violation of state law concerning anabolic steroids or human growth hormone is a criminal offense punishable by confinemen t in ja il or impr isonment in the Texas Depart ment of Corrections. DRUG TESTING PROCEDURE All student-athletes part icipat ing in interco llegiate athlet ics at Cisco College wi ll be required to submit to drug testing by urinalys is to detect the presence of prohibited drugs. Student-athletes to undergo test ing will be chosen on a random basis or with reasonable suspicion by Ath letics Department CISCOCOLLEGE 54 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK personnel. The student athlete will select a sealed container and submit to an authorized personnel designated by the Athletic Department. Chain of custody procedures will be followed to insure the integrity of the samples. SANCTIONSFOR A POSITIVETEST First Violation • • • • • Sanctions can include loss of athletic scholarship, suspension from practice and competition and other sanctions at the discretion of the Athletic Director and Head Coach. May be removed from the athletic dorm. Submit to further drug testing. Referral to the Dean of Student for counseling and sanctions. Failure to comply with all sanctions will result in a second violation. Second Violation • • • • Permanent suspension from intercollegiate athletics at Cisco College. Loss of athletic scholarship. Referral to Dean of Students/A.D. for sanctions (removal from dorm/school, etc.). A student-athlete who forfeits athletic participation due to a positive drug test will not be released from the athletics program to participate at another school. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS/APPEALPROCESS A positive result will be disclosed to the athlete in a closed session with the Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer and the Head Coach. The student athlete will be given the opportunity to discuss the results. Every effort will be made to insure the confidentiality of the drug testing results and limited to those included in the closed session. The student-athlete may appeal the results of a positive drug test. In the case of an appeal, the student-athlete must notify the Athletic Director in writing within ten working days. All specimen test expanses will be responsibility of Cisco College however , any re-test as the result of an appeal will be at the expense of the student-athlete. An appeals committee will be made up of an Administrative Representative, the Athletic Director and the Head Coach involved. The studentathlete may address the appeals committee prior to the committee announcing the final decision WEAPONS Students may NOT bring onto Cisco College property any prohibited or illegal weapon or any other weapon which may be hazardous to the health or safety of residents. This includes, but is not limited to air guns, pellet, BB or stun guns, sling shots, arrows, bows, axes, machetes, nunchuks, throwing stars, rifles, handguns, firecrackers, or knives. Hazardous chemicals or flammab le liquids are also prohibited. These items will be confiscated by the College. Possession of weapons or explosives may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension and Cisco Police Department criminal charges. CISCOCOLLEGE 55 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK SMOKINGAND TOBACCOPRODUCTSON CAMPUS Smoking/tobacco products are prohibited inside all College facilities and vehicles owned, leased, or operated by Cisco College. Smoking is not allowed within 30 feet of any entrance to all Cisco College facilities. This policy applies equally to all college faculty, staff, students, administration and visitors. Everyone is expected to dispose of their cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products properly. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. FIRE/SECURITY ALARMS All persons are required to evacuate a building when an emergency fire alarm is activated. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. If a fire alarm goes off, you should: 1) Put on a coat and hard-soled shoes quickly. 2) Take a towe l with you to put over your face to prevent smoke inhalation. 3) Close windows. 4) Shut and lock your door. 5) Walk quickly, but in an orderly manner, through the exit for your area and continue 100 feet from the building and go to your assigned area. 6) Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so by a college staff member. Transmission of a false alarm is a violation of state law, and violators will be prosecuted. Violation of this law is a ClassA Misdemeanor and could result in a fine of $200 to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail. A student who tampers with a smoke detector, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, or door prop alarm or who fails to evacuate the building during a fire alarm, in short, any student who endangers the life and safety of others will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in addition to any institutional, municipal, or state fines/tickets which may be issued. SECURITY MEASURES It is the intention and desire of Cisco College that all members of the college community be able to enjoy the amenities of the College and pursue their educational and employment objectives in a secure, safe, and pleasant environment. Whenever an activity of any kind that is contrary to a secure and safe environment becomes evident, it should be reported to security or other college personnel. The nature of the incident, activity, or situation will determine the proper report ing and response. The College Catalog, Student Handbook, and Residence Hall Handbook all set forth prohibited conduct and procedures for investigation and resolution. However, as a general rule, security or disciplinary matters may be reported as follows: Employees may report to the ir immediate supervisor or any other college personnel they think appropriate. CISCOCOLLEGE 56 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Students and other persons may report a matter to the appropriate college personnel, which include The Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief, security personnel, Dean of Students, residence hall supervisors, or an appropriate administrator, faculty, or staff person . CAMPUSSAFETYDEPARTMENT The Campus Safety Department was organized in the summer of 2007 to help provide a safe working and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The department was created to assist both the Cisco Campus and Abilene Educational Center (AEC)in meeting this goal. The Campus Safety Department also provides nighttime security staffing at the Cisco Campus and assists the contract security staff at the AEC. In 2014, the decision was made to enhance services at the Cisco College Campus by creating a law enforcement component to the department. Currently the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief is a licensed and sworn Texas Peace Officer that oversees the main campus security staff and assists the contract security at the AEC.This department does not replace other emergency response organizations; instead we work with them to enhance the ir ability to provide service to our campus communities. Cisco College Police Offers have the complete authority to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts as granted to them by the State of Texas. The Cisco College Campus Safety Police Department provides services to the Cisco Main and AECcampuses as well as any property controlled by the College or any person acting on the College's behalf. If minor offenses involving Cisco College rules and regulations are committed by a Cisco College student, the Department may also refer the individual to the Dean of Students Office for appropriate disciplinary action. Any situation of an emergency nature threatening health , safety, or property damage may be reported directly to the fire or police departments. Cisco College is a public institution and the campuses and facilities are open to the general public with some limitations. • Exterior doors to each residence hall remain locked 24 hours a day and are accessible only to residents and their guests whom they permit to enter. Regulations of guests and hours are set forth in the Residence Hall Handbook. • Certain college activities such as dances are open only to members of the college community and the guest of Cisco College students. • Congregating or loite ring on the streets or other public areas of the Cisco campus is prohibited after 11:00 p.m. Although Cisco College is generally open to the publ ic, the College reserves the right to remove any person from its grounds or facilities who is causing a nuisance and/or danger. It is the policy of Cisco College that general administrative responsibility for security measures is under the supervision of the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief. Aside from emergency situations requiring CISCOCOLLEGE 57 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK immediate attention, security problems are brought to the attention of the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief for resolution . Emergency situations are handled as appropriate. All security matters are handled by college personnel as appropr iate to the situation. However, during the evening and night hours on both the Cisco and the Abilene Educational Center, security personnel are on duty. It is the desire of Cisco College that all security and discipl inary matters be resolved as expedit iously and equitab ly as possible. Therefore , all matters in violation of federal/state laws and college regulations are to be reported promptly . When possible, the appropriate college personnel or security are to take care of the matter, and, when necessary, the police or fire departments are called as the situation dictates. Cisco College has an excellent relationship with the pol ice departments of Cisco and Abilene. CAMPUS SECURITYDISCLOSURES To view the college' s security disclosures, see the Cisco College Annual Security Report, located on the College website. Click the disclosure link under the "About Us" tab . TITLE IX AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Members of the Cisco College community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual assault/violence. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themse lves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The College bel ieves in a zero tole rance policy for gender -based misconduct. When an allegation of misconduct is brought to an appropr iate adm inistration's attent ion, and a respondent is found to have violated this policy, serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions are never repeated . Federal and state anti-discrimination laws ensure equa lity in education and provide for the following: • • • • Students have the right to equal learn ing opportunit ies in their schools. Students may not be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to harassment or other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientat ion, or gender identity in any program or activity. Students may not be required to take and/or may not be denied enrollment in a course because of their sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Students have the right to be evaluated and graded w ithout regard to their sex, sexual orientat ion, or gender ident ity. Cisco College takes allegations of sexual harassment seriously and investigates all reports. Title IX and nondiscrimination refer to federal and state ant i-discrimination laws t hat ensure equal ity in education . Sexual harassment of or by school employees or students is a form of discrimination and is the refore proh ibited. CISCOCOLLEGE 58 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Sexual Assault Sexual Assault is forced sexual intercourse that is perpetrated against the will of a person or when the person is unable to give consent (i.e., unconscious, asleep, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, mental or physical incapacitation) and may involve physical force/violence, coercion/duress, the threat of harm to the individual or intimidation. A criminal conviction of sexual assault is a Second Degree Felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact "Non-Consensual Sexual Contact" is having sexual contact with another individual by force or threat of force; without effective affirmative consent; or where that individual is incapacitated. Sexual Contact includes intentional contact with the intimate body parts of another, causing an individual to touch their own intimate body parts, or disrobing or exposure of another without permission. Intimate body parts may include any part of the body that is touched in a sexual manner. Sexual Exploitation Sexual Exploitation refers to a situation in which a person takes or attempts to take non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to: Sexual voyeurism (such as watching a person undressing, using the bathroom or engaged in sexual acts without the consent of the person observed); and taking pictures, video, or audio recording of another in a sexual act or in any other private activity without the consent of all involved in the activity or exceeding the boundaries of consent (such as allowing another person to hide in a closet and observe sexual activity, or disseminating sexual pictures without the photographed person's consent). Consent Consent is informed and voluntary and can be revoked at any time and for any reason. An individual's manner of dress or the existence of a current or past dating relationship between two or more indiv iduals does not, in and of itse lf, constitute consent to engage in a particular sexual activity. Where to Report Sexual Assault or Misconduct Students, employees, campus visitors and contractors may directly report incidents of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (includ ing sexual assault/v iolence) and sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Provost, Dean of Students, or Director of Campus Safety at the contact information listed below or any other employee of the College whom the person trusts for initiation of investigation. Title IX Coordinator Dr. Lori Grubbs Locations: Cisco Campus Student Life Office 254-442-5022 lori.grubbs@cisco.edu CISCOCOLLEGE Abilene Educational Center Rm 111 325-794-7739 59 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Director of Hum an Resources Pam Page Harrell Fine Arts, Cisco Campus 254-442-5121 pam. page@cisco.edu Provost Dr. Carol Dupree Abilene Educational Center Rm 11 325-794-4401 carol.dupree@cisco .edu Dean of Stud ent s Ryan Johnson Student Life Office 254-442-5173 ryan.johnson@cisco.edu Director of Campu s Safety Roger Tighe Campus Security Office (Cisco Campus) Memorial Hall 254-442-5034 roger.tighe@cisco .edu Faculty Representativ e Crystal Rolison Professor of Speech AECRm 325-794-4422 crystal.rolison@cisco.ed u If you believe you have been sexually assaulted or harassed by any member of the College commun ity or while participating in a College sponsored activity, you are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the Tit le IX Coordinator and/o r other College officia l. Whether a crim inal report is filed or not, when the College becomes aware of any assaultive conduct, it has a duty to invest igate the incident and make determinat ions consistent w ith the student handbook. If you wou ld like to init iate a crimina l investigation of a sexual assault, please call the appropriate Police Department at : Emergency: 911 Cisco College Police: 254-442-5034 (Cisco Campus) City of Cisco Police: 254-629-1728 Abilene Police Department: 325-673-8331 CISCOCOLLEGE 60 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Sexual Assault or Misconduct Sanctions A crimina l conviction of sexual assault is a second degree fe lony and carries w ith it a penalty of 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. College disciplinary sanctions are separate from criminal act ions and are determined based on the outcome of College investigat ions. Refer to the Disciplinary Actions Section of this handbook (page 61) for information regarding College disciplinary act ions. PROHIBITED GROUP DISTURBANCES It is expressly forbidden for any group to gather in such a manner as to disturb the pub lic peace, do violence to any person or property, disrupt the functions of the school, to interfere with its staff or faculty in the performance of their duties, or otherwise such gathering bring discredit to the College. Any student who participates in, or loiters in the vicinity of such a gathering may be immediately suspended. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Violation of the rules, regulat ions, or policies of the college subjects the student to disciplinary action by an appropriate college official. Classifications of possible actions are as follows : A not ice to the student that continuation or repetit ion of specified conduct may be cause for further disciplinary action. WARNING: DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: As a result of minor infraction or more serious major infraction, a student may be placed on disciplinary probation. A probationary period is established in which the student is required to show appropriate changes in attitude and behavior. During the period of probation a student is not normally permitted to represent the college in intercollegiate activities or hold major student offices or committee assignments. Other privileges and college financia l aid may be withdrawn or reduced during the probationary period. DISCIPLINARY WITHDRAWAL: Under extenuating circumstances the student may be given the privilege of withdrawing from the college. Conditions may be established for readmission. Notation of the disciplinary withdrawal will be kept in the student's personal records. No notation is made on the student's transcript. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION: Suspension is normally for a stated period of time, at the end of wh ich a student may apply for readmission. Disciplinary suspension may be entered on the student 's transcript during the suspension period. DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL: Dismissal means suspension for an indefinite period usually with the implication that a student must fulfill certa in requirements before readmission will be considered . Disciplinary dismissal is entered on the student 's permanent record and appears on official transcripts dur ing the dismissal period. Expulsion means permanent removal from the college with no opportunity to return. Expulsion is entered on the student's permanent record and appears on official transcripts. Expulsion EXPULSION: CISCOCOLLEGE 61 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK shall be used only in cases of extreme misconduct involving severe infract ion of societal codes or college regulations or policies. IN ALL CASES INVOLVING THE DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF COLLEGEPROPERTY THE STUDENT IS SUBJECTTO MAKING FULLRESTITUTION OF THE DOLLARAMOUNT INVOLVED. STUDENT GRIEVANCE, COMPLAINT, AND APPEALSPROCEDURES Academic Grievances/ Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment with regard to his/her course should first take the following steps. 1. Appeal to the instructor in wr iting. The instructor will respond to the grievance in writ ing within five college working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response, the student should 2. Appeal to the Division Chair in writing. The Division Chair will respond to the grievance in wr iting within five college working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fa ir response from the Division Chair, the student should 3. Appeal to the Chief Academic Off icer in writing. The Chief Academic Officer will respond to the appeal in writ ing within five college working days. If the student believes, afte r taking his/her appeal through the appropriate channels of academic consideration, that the grievance is not resolved, the student should follow the procedures outlined for present ing his/her case to the Hearing Committee . Disciplinary Action Grievances/ Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment with regard to disciplinary action should first take the following steps. 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing. The Dean of Students will respond in writ ing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in wr iting. The Vice President of Student Services will respond in writing with in five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. Discriminat ion Grievances It is the policy of Cisco College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationa l origin, sex, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment in conformance with federal and state law. If any student at Cisco College believes that he/she has been discrimina t ed against on the basis of race, color, religion, nationa l or igin, sex, age, or disability, the following grievance procedure may be used to address the issue. CISCOCOLLEGE 62 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK A written grievance is to be filed with the college's Affirmative Action Officer (Director of Human Resources). A meeting to consider the grievance will be called w ithin five college working days and include the student, the person(s) involved in the alleged discrim inatory action, and others that may need to be involved in correcting policy, practices or programs if found to be discriminato ry. Wh ile the nature of the alleged discrimination will determine the particular person(s) or offices to be included, the hearing will include the Vice President of Learning Resources,the Dean of Students, and/or the Executive Vice President of the college. M inutes and/or tape recording of the meeting will be kept. If there is an agreement that the student was discriminated against, the college will ta ke corrective action. If there is no agreement, the student may appeal to the Hearing Committee within 24 hours of the decision he or she needs to appeal. In preparing the written grievance, the student should include the following informat ion and submit to it to the Dean of Students: 1. The exact nature of the grievance - how you believe you may have been discriminated against, and any policy, practice, program, or person you believe is responsible. 2. The date, time , and place of the grievance. 3. The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the grievance. 4. Any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the grievance. 5. The actions that you believe should and/or could be taken to correct the grievance. Students desiring to discuss their rights under federal and/or state laws may do so by contacting the college Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer. Sexual Harassment Grievances It is the policy of Cisco College that sexual harassment (including sexual assault/violence/misconduct) of any nature is forb idden at any college activity/event or in the workplace, classroom, or facil ities under the auspices of the college. Cisco College will impose sanctions up to and including termination of college personne l and/or students found guilty of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves the unwelcome introduct ion of sexual activit ies or comments into the workplace, classroom, or facilities. Unwelcome sexual advances and othe r verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when (1) submission to the conduct becomes a term or condition of employment or academic achievement, (2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an emp loyment or academic decision regarding the ind ividual, or (3) the conduct unreasonably interferes with the indiv idual's work performance or creates an intim idating, hostile, or offens ive working, academic, or living environment. Victims of sexual harassment can include employees and students , regardless of gender. Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment with regard to a reported incident of sexual harassment/assau lt should first take the following steps. 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing. The Dean of Students will respond in writ ing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should CISCOCOLLEGE 63 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in wr iting. The Vice President of Student Services will respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. General Complaint Procedures Any student that has a general complaint against a program or office at Cisco College not covered by the grievances listed above may subm it the complaint in writing to the appropriate program or office supervisor. The program or office supervisor will respond in writing with in five college work ing days. If the student bel ieves he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response the student should submit the complaint in writing to the appropr iate vice president. The vice president will investigate the alleged complaint and if warranted will involve as needed all necessary persons in correcting policy, practices, management of programs, or advertising of programs. Hearing Committee Procedures The college Hearing Committee funct ions primarily to insure that members of the college commun ity are treated fairly. The committee is composed of a chairperson, nine facu lty/staff members and three students. At the end of each academic year, the chairperson to serve for the following academic year is elected from the current members of the Hearing Committee. A draft appoints the nine faculty/staff members. The student government selects th ree students. Any student wishing to appeal his/her case to the Hearing Committee must make a written request for such a hear ing to the Dean of Students within 24 hours of the decision he/she wishes to appeal. The Dean of Students will then notify the chairperson of the Hearing Committee within 24 hours. Upon notification that a hearing is requested, the chairperson shall convene a meeting within five college working days by randomly selecting four faculty and two students from the comm ittee membership. Prior to the hear ing, the chairperson shall, through personal contact, insure that each person selected for the hearing can hear the case without prejudice. Should it be determ ined that a committee member cannot hear the case without prejudice, another person shall be randomly selected from the panel until the chairperson is assured that all persons can hear the case without prejudice. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the follow ing genera l format: 1. The student and hearings shall be charges involved, hearing. A written the college off icial assigned to the grievance shall both be present and all closed. The chairperson shall inform the committee members of the specific any action taken prior to the hearing and the stated reason for requesting the record of the hearing shall be kept and reta ined by the college. 2. The student and the college off icial assigned to the grievance shall both be afforded the opportun ity to explain their position to the committee members and have witnesses, if they wish, on the ir behalf. The committee membe rs may question any person appear ing before the committee. CISCOCOLLEGE 64 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 3. Both the student and the official assigned to the grievance leave the room, and the committee by secret ballot with a major ity ruling shall prompt ly render a decision which shall be announced verbally to the student immediately after the decision is reached and prior to the adjournment of the hearing. 4. Further appeal from the committee hearing may be made within twenty-four (24) hours to the President of the College. The President shall make such investigation and hold such hearings as he/she may think appropriate, and shall, within five college working days, advise the student and the College official assigned to the grievance of his/her decision. The college official assigned to the grievance w ill then take appropriate action to implement the decision. 5. Appeals from the decision of the college President may be made to the Board of Regents. Notice of appeal must be made in writing to the college President within twenty-four (24) hours following the decision of the College President. The appeal must be submitted a minimum of five calendar days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Regents meeting. The President of the Board of Regents will appoint three (3) members of the Board of Regents to hear the appeal. The Board of Regents shall consider all the records, invest igations, findings , and recommendat ions prev iously made, and may at its discretion make further investigation or hold such hearings as it deems appropriate. The Board of Regents may take whateve r act ion it deems appropr iate including, but not limited to, upholding, overruling and/or modify ing the decision of the President, or recommending a hearing before a quorum of the Board of Regents. The decision or recommendation of the Board of Regents shall be rendered in writing and appropriately distributed within five college working days. The decisions of the Board of Regents shall be final. CISCOCOLLEGE 65 2015?2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCE HALL HANDBOOK ONLY) CESCO COLLEGE 66 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCEHALLS Cisco College is an educationa l institution, and residence halls are provided for the primary purpose of allowing students to live on campus to pursue their educational programs . In addition, the residence hall program is considered by The College to be a part of the resident student's educational experience. It provides an opportunity for the young adult to experience group living and contributes to the student's awareness of consideration for the rights of others. The College has the responsibility to insure that residence life is supportive of the educational purpose of the institution. In carrying out this responsibility, the following policies are set forth to promote and protect the interests of the individual resident and the residents as a group as well as to protect college property. OPENING OF RESIDENCEHALL FALLSEMESTER- Residence Halls wi ll be open August 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. All residence hall students are to move in or have contacted the college housing office before 4:00 p.m., August 25. It will be assumed that a student who fails t o report by the first class day no longer desires to be a resident student. (Please note that the dining hall opens August 18, at 5:00 pm.) SPRING SEMESTER- Residence Halls will open January 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. All residence hall students are to move in or have contacted the college housing office before 4:00 p.m., January 18. It will be assumed that a student who fails to report by the first class day no longer desires to be a resident student. (Please note that the dining hall will be open at 5:00 p.m., January 12.) NECESSARY STEPSPRIORTO M OVING INTO THE RESIDENCEHALL 1. Complete residence hall application form. 2. Send $100.00 application fee with application to Student Life office. 3. Receive proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination (10 days prior to move in date). 4. Make necessary financial arrangements with the Business Office, Room 105 in the Harrell Fine Arts Building. MOVING INTO THE RESIDENCEHALL The Residence Hall Supervisor or other college personnel will check residents into the residence hall. The student is responsible for checking the assigned room for condition and reporting any prob lem to the supervisor or Student Life off ice. NOTE: A st udent must be 17 years old by the first day of class to be eligible to live in the college CISCOCOLLEGE 67 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK dormitories. Only full-time (12 hours or more) students may live in campus housing. Deviation from the noted regulations requires special permission from the Dean of Students. Students who do not check in on the report date assigned by the ir coach or director may lose their room reservation. ROOMASSIGNMENTAND CHANGES Roommate assignments will be made on a random basis unless requests are made. The college will attempt to honor, whenever possible, roommate and room change requests. Room changes will be made during the second week of the semester. It is possible that three people may be put in a twoperson room to begin the semester, but the college is usually able to shift residents within a few weeks to the satisfaction of all concerned. Permission from the Residence Hall Director or Student Life office must be granted before a student can change rooms. ROOM & BOARDPAYMENTS * Per Semester: Presidents' Hall, Bivins Hall, Nance Hall Room........... $ 650 Board....... . . . . $1200 $1850 All other Residence Halls: Room ...... .... . $ 550 Board ....... . . . . $1200 $1750 *Subject to change by action of Board of Regents. Pay total at registration or Installments of twenty-five percent (25%) down payment at registration. Remainder will be paid in three monthly installments of twenty-five percent (25%) each, payable beginning September 15 for fall semester, or payable beginning February 15 for spring semester. NOTE: Should a student choose to move from the residence hall for whatever reason, room and board will be refunded on a prorated basis from the date the keys are turned in. Students who are delinquent in room and board payments are subject to eviction from the residence hall. No refund will be issued for Disciplinary Removal from Cisco College Residence Halls. RESIDENCE HALLCLOSING All residence halls will close at the end of a semester and for Thanksgiving, spring break, and Easter. At the end of a semester and before holidays, all students must be out of the residence halls by 4:00 p.m. of the day preceding a holiday or on the last day of final examinations. The residence halls will reopen at 2:00 p.m. the day prior to classes resuming . CISCOCOLLEGE 68 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK NECESSARY STEPSFOR CHECKING OUT OF THE RESIDENCE HALL On the day of mov ing out of the residence hall: Move all personal belonging s out of room and closet. Clean room and closet. After room cond ition is checked, surrender room key to the Student Life Off ice. Complete the Residence Hall Check-Out form and turn it in w ith the key to the Student Life Office. Any personal items not removed from the room at time of check out will be disposed of or donated to charity . Cisco College or personne l will not be held responsible for abandoned belongings. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE: FAILURETO COMPLY WITH THE CLEARANCEPROCEDUREAUTOMATICALLYRESULTSIN YOUR CONSENTTO THE COLLEGECHECKOF YOUR ROOM FOR DAMAGES AND ASSESSMENTOF ANY COSTS. DAMAGE COSTSOR UNCLEANLINESSIN EXCESSOF NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR WILL BE CHARGEDTO THE STUDENT ACCOUNT. THE COLLEGERESERVES THE RIGHTTO WITHHOLD A STUDENT'SSCHOLASTIC RECORDSUNTIL THE DAMAGES ARE PAID. RESIDENCEHALL SUPERVISOR Each residence hall is under the superv ision of a Residence Hall Supervisor. The Residence Hall Supervisor is a resident and has the responsibility of insuring that resident life is supportive of the educat ional purpose of the inst itut ion through enforcement of the residence hall pol icies. The Residence Hall Director has two primary funct ions: 1. Assist the student residents in their adjustment to residence hall life, and to aid them in find ing help fo r college related problems . 2. Monitor the residence hall to insure that all conduct within the residence hall is acceptable, in keeping w ith college policies, and that college property is not destroyed. RESIDENCEHALLCOMMITTEES 1. A residence hall comm itt ee will be coord inated through the Student Government Association and will be composed of dorm residents . 2. The purpose of the Committees is to rep resent the residents in the planning and promotion of studen t life activit ies, t o advise appropriate college personnel on matters concern ing the operation of the residence hall, and to help insure that the rights and privacy of t he residents are not abused by othe rs in the residence hall. 3. Residence Hall Committees may schedule meet ings through the SGA to carry out the purposes of the comm ittee and w ith appropriate college personne l when t he need arises. 4. It is also the intent ion of the college that t he Residence Hall Committee be instrumental in solving mino r compla ints and prob lems associat ed with resident living. CISCOCOLLEGE 69 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK EMERGENCYPROCEDURES If possible, the Residence Hall Director is to be notified immediately in the event of any emergency. FIRE- When a fire is discovered, alert all occupants of the building and then call 911. TORNADO - If a tornado is sighted, go to the first floor hallway; second floor residents of Nance Hall and Bivins Hall go to a closet on the first floor; second floor residents of Presidents' Hall go to the first floor hallway. INJURIES- In case of extreme illness or injury requiring ambulance service, call 911. ALL OTHER EMERGENCIES- Notify either the Residence Hall Supervisor, Campus Security or Dean of Students. ROOM CAREAND MAINTENANCE 1. Each resident will cooperate with the college in the care and maintenance of college property. Each resident is responsible for the cleanliness of his/her room. Each resident is responsible for checking the assigned room at the beginning of the semester; the resident is then liable for all subsequent damage to the room. 2. Nails, tacks, duct tape, putty, double-sided tape, wallpaper, dart boards, marking pens, or paint are not to be used on walls, ceilings, furniture or doors. Obscene pictures are not to be on display in the room. 3. The Residence Hall Director will periodically check each room for obvious damage and to insure that minimum health and hygiene standards are met. Students must furnish their own cleaning equipment and supplies. 4. Each resident is to notify the Residence Hall Supervisor or Student Life of damage or need for repair of college property connected with the residence hall. 5. The college reserves the right for an authorized member of the maintenance department to enter a room without advance notice, during reasonable hours, in order to provide efficient service (repairs, work orders, improvements, etc.). Normally, repairs will be made during regular office hours. However, emergencies will be handled at any time necessary. RESIDENCEHALLHOURS & VISITATION • The college has no requirement that a student must be in his/her room by a specific time . However, quiet hours are as follows: (all noise is to be kept at room level including lobby noise) 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week • Reasonable quietness is expected at all times. Radios, televisions, stereos, record players and musical instruments are not to be played at a level that is disturbing to the other residents. CISCOCOLLEGE 70 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK • • The residence hall lounge is primar ily a meet ing place for residents. The lounge and telev ision are for the convenience of the residents. Each resident is expected to be orderly, to help keep the lounge clean, and to protect the college property in the area. No furniture or items belonging in the lounge or rooms are to be removed. Visito rs of same sex are allowed in the rooms or hallways between the hours of: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. • Opposite sex visitation hours are as follows: 6:00 p.m . to 10:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 12 a.m. • • • Sunday through Thursday Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday Friday and Saturday Visitors must present a photo ID when asked by college off icials and must observe posted visitation hours. Minors are not allowed to visit the residence halls unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Overn ight and weekend visitors of the same sex are only allowed to stay in the residence hall with permission from the Residence Hall Director . All guests must be approved by residents of room and/or suite. The resident is responsible for the conduct of his/her guests, and there is a $5 per night charge with a two (2) night lim it, per guest, per week. Failure to obtain permission and pay the guest fee will result in disciplinary action . RESIDENTCONDUCT Student conduct w ill be in accordance with accepted standards of good manne rs and in accordance with federal, state and local laws as well as standards of conduct set forth by The College (see Specific Prohibit ions, pgs 46-4 7). Students exempl ifying an inability to adapt to residence hall life will be referred to the appropriate college personnel for disciplinary action . Accordingly, the following are strictly prohib ited in the residence halls: 1. Refusing or failing to comply with a lawfu l order of any college or public official act ing in the performance of the ir duties in the administ ration and enforcement of college policies, 2. Physically or verbally abusing any person of the college community , this includes sexual harassment and sexual assault, NOTE: Refusal or failure to cooperate with a college or public official and/or violent abuse of any nature subjects the person responsible to immediate eviction from the residence hall and/or campus, 3. Smoking in dorms, CISCOCOLLEGE 71 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 4. Tampering with smoke detectors, fire alarms, or security (door prop) alarms is strictly prohib ited, 5. Possessing,selling or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, and/or storing empty cans or bottles in room, 6. Illegally possessing, using, selling or being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, and/or possessing drug/narcotic paraphernalia. (Could result in immed iate remova l from the residence hall and/or school.), 7. Possessingor using firearms, weapons or explosives (including fireworks, crossbows, pellet paint guns, air guns, spring-powered guns, slingshots, brass knuckles, or knives with over a 6" blade.) 8. Theft or possession of stolen items, 9. Congregating or loitering in the lobbies, on the streets or other areas of the campus after 11:00 p.m., 10 . Playing of musical instruments, radios or other electronic devices on the grounds or streets of the campus without specific permission from the Dean of Students for a recognized college activity, 11. Playing of musical instruments, radios, or other electronic devices in an excessively loud manner in dorm rooms, 12. Using loud or obscene language, 13. Loud talking, running or roughhousing in the rooms, hallways or the lounge, 14. Entering the hallways, lounge area, or being outside without proper attire, 15. All students are required to wear shirts when outdoors at all times. Clothing must not be vulgar or obscene, and must not contain profanity, 16 . Keeping a pet of any kind in the residence hall. 1st violation - $250 fine . 2nd violation - $250 fine. 3 rd vio lation - removal from the residence halls, 17. Burning of incense and candles; electric candle warmers are permitted but no lit candles, 18. Removing furniture from the lobby of any residence hall, 19. Entering or leaving the rooms through the windows except in an emergency situation , 20 . Entering or leaving Presidents' Hall through emergency exit doors, CISCOCOLLEGE 72 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 21. Allowing minor children in residence halls without perm ission from parent or legal guardian, 22. Participation in illegal gambling activities on college property , 23. Vulgar, obscene and/or offensive material will not be allowed on the windows or doo rs, 24. Nothing covering windows. Blinds are installed in all dorm windows; do not cover glass with anything visible from the outside, such as aluminum foil, etc, 25. Using hot plates and electrical cooking utensils. RESIDENTHALL FINE LIST • Burning of Incense and/or candles inside resident hall rooms and/or halls $10 • Violating the visitation policy $30 • Keeping a pet of any kind in the resident hall rooms or halls $250 • Tampering with a smoke detector , fire alarm, or security (door prop) alarm $15 Repeated violations will be viewed as a total disregard and lack of respect for the policies and regulations of Cisco College, and can be subject to further disciplinary action. Although not listed above, any infraction of the policies of Cisco College as stated in the student handbook is subject to a fine at the recommendation and discretion of the Dean of Students. Note: Allfines will be charged to the student's account and a hold will be placed on the student's records. All charges must be paid before end-of-semester grades and/or transcripts will be issued. Students may not be allowed to register for the next semester until the account balance is $0.00 DISCIPLINARYACTION Whenever the need arises for disciplinary action, the student will be referred to the appropriate college personnel. Each case is handled on an individual basis, and any infraction of residence hall rules and regulations, the college policies and regulations, or the Specific Prohibitions listed on pp. 48-49 may be cause for immediate eviction from campus housing without refund. GROUP DISTURBANCES It is expressly forbidden for any group to gather in such a manner as to disturb the pub lic peace, do violence to any person or property, disrupt the functions of The College or to inte rfere with its staff or faculty in the performance of the ir duties, or otherwise by such gathering bring discredit to The College. A student who participates in, or loiters in the vicinity of such a gathering may be immediately suspended. CISCOCOLLEGE 73 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK ROOM ENTRYAND SEARCH Residence Halls and rooms are the property of Cisco College. Authorized staff members may enter a student's room after knocking. Rooms may be entered in the absence of the occupant(s) for an emergency, for inspect ions and inventories, fo r maintenance, or for a reasonab le cause. Cause is defined as a reason to believe that a vio lation of College policy has occurred. COMMON AREA DAMAGES The College's residence halls are operated on a self-sustaining basis to keep the student cost of attending The College as low as possible . Charges must be made for all damages including damages to common areas. In instances of damages to or defacement of any area of common use, such as lounges, stairwells, hallways or bathrooms, in wh ich the individual(s) responsible have not been identified, charges w ill be assessed equal ly against all occupants of the residence hall with a $10.00 minimum charge for each resident. OUTDOOR COOKING AREA Outdoor cooking areas are located North of Cluck and behind Memorial. Residents must furnish their own charcoal and other supplies. Residents must also monitor fire and make sure it is out and area is clean when they leave the area. Outdoor cooking is strictly prohibited during a Burn Ban as designated by Eastland County. KEYS Security of your room key is a serious matter. It is the residence hall student's responsib ility to safeguard his/her room key. A LOSTKEYMUST BE REPORTEDTO THE RESIDENCEHALL DIRECTORIMMEDIATELY. There is a $5 fee for key replacement that must be paid promptly. A $25 fee will be assessedfor changing a lock. If you are locked out of your room , contact your Residence Hall Director. A room opening fee may be assessed for students with a chronic problem. LAUNDRY FACILITIES Washers and dryers are located in each residence hall for use by the residence hall residents only. In using these facilities, please respect your fellow residents by removing your clothes promptly when they are finished. MAIL FACILITIES The Mail Room is located in the Student Union Building. Each resident student is to check at the post office periodically for his/her mail. The college w ill use the post office for written communication with resident students. Your mailing address is: CISCOCOLLEGE 74 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Your Name Your Residence Hall and Room# Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 CABLETV Cable TV and connections are provided in each room of the residence halls. Residence Hall Physical Addresses Bivins Hall 116 Bivins Street Cisco, TX 76437 Nance Hall 606 Joe Green Circle Cisco, TX 76437 Cluck Hall 110 West Wrangler Drive Cisco, TX 76437 Presidents' Hall 501 North Hwy. 6 Cisco, TX 76437 Memorial Hall 100 West Wrangler Drive Cisco, TX 76437 Wrangler Hall 607 Joe Green Circle Cisco, TX 76437 Do not have mail (including phone bill) sent to these addresses. Refer to the Mail Facilities section for mailing address. Students are responsible for conducting their own business directly with the phone company. Each student is responsible for his or her phone bill, and the college is not responsible for any student's bills. Students should exercise extreme caution in allowing others to charge calls on a particular phone. The ultimate responsibility for payment of phone bills lies with the person in whose name the phone was established. INTERNET The Residence Halls broadcast free wireless internet. The library offers several computer stations with free internet access. The Student Union Building houses a Cyber-Cafe with free wireless internet and computer stations. Students experiencing problems with wireless internet in the dorms may call the Help Desk at 254442-5010 CISCOCOLLEGE 75 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DIN ING HALL HOURS The din ing hall is located in the north end of Wrangler Hall. The dining hall serves three meals per day, except on Sunday, wh ich is t wo meals. Both room and board are required of all resident students . Students requ iring a special diet should vis it with the cafeteria manager for special needs. NOTE: Persons eatin g in t he din ing hall are to w ea r shoes, shirt s and clothing that are accept able in polit e and mixed comp any. No muscle shirts or ext remely bare top s are allow ed. All persons are asked to observe thi s requir ement and may be ref used service if not in compli ance . The din ing hall fo llows the off icial college calendar closing for all holidays includ ing Thanksgiving, Easter, spring break and between semesters; the dining hall closes after the lunch meal on the last class day before the holiday. There are no dining hall services du ring the summer sessions. Adjustments or refunds are not made because of mea ls missed as a result of special diets, student activities , employment, class conflict , or other such reasons. If advance notification is made, the dining hall w ill prepare sack lunches for students having class conflict w ith mea l hours . The board provides fo r the student to have unlim ited seconds, but students cannot take food from the dining hall. Dining hours are as follows: Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9:00 am Lunch: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11:15 am-1:15 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dinner: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ESSENTIAL THINGS TO BRING 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Extra-long twin-size bedding, blanket, two or three sets of sheets, pillow and pillow cases. Towe ls and Wash Cloths Laundry Bag, Detergent, Dryer Sheets & Quarters Alarm Clock Broom, Dust Pan, and Cleaning Supplies Waste Basket Med ication and First Aid Supplies Bath Bucket w ith Personal Necessities such as Soap, Shampoo, Razor, toothbrush and Paste, etc. Study Supplies, such as Paper, Pen, Pencils, Paper Clips, Scissors, Stapler, etc. Large Suitcase or Trunk with Lock for Protection of Valuables. OPTIONAL THINGS TO BRING ~ Small Personal Fan ,£;, Mattress Pad CISCOCOLLEGE 76 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK ~ Radio and/or VCR ~ Telev ision ~ Small Refrigerator ~ Microwave ~ Power Strip or Surge Protector ~ Snacks &> Mirror for Use in the Room THINGS NOTTO BRING @ Weight lifting eq1:.1ipment @ Waterbed l:lot plate @ Electrical cooking appliance(s) @ Incense @ Candles @ @~ Alcohol or Drngs @ l=irearms, \AJeapons or facsimile of weapons, or Explosives (incl1:.1ding fireworks, crossbows, pellet air g1:.1ns, spring powered g1:.1ns, slingshots, brass kn1:.1ckles, or knifes with over a 4" paint g1:.1ns, blade). @ Darts and/or dartboard @ LOSSAND THEFT The college does not assume any liability and it does not have insurance to cover any personal property lost or damaged due to theft, fire or any common disaster. Keep your room and your va luables locked at all times, and report any missing items to the Residence Hall Director. On all major items, please record serial and model numbers as well as the company name. Please engrave all electronics and va luables such as TV, CD player, camera, etc. CISCOCOLLEGE 77 RECIPIENT CALLRECORD Date: Time: Docket #: Participants: Contact#: 6/21/201 6 10 :15am 06 -14-2269 Cisco College (CC or College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS - Lead Investi gator {LI) , l l DJl 6J; l DJl7l CJ Pn mary1 I I Telephone Interv iew LI spokejt6Jt6J; Ml7tcJ !regarding the status of OCR's invest igation, prel iminary investigative findings, and options for resolving the comp laint . We reviewed the he allegations/issues opened for investigation. Regarding the Student concerning Issues 1 and 2, we discussed OCRhas identified Title IX compliance concerns that the College's response to the Student's complaint of sexual assault was not prompt and equitab le, and that as a result of the inaction by the College (i.e. no communicat ion with the Student , no inter im measure or rel ief), t he student was subjected to a sexually hostile environment that denied/limited her ability to part icipate or benefit from the College's programs. We also discussed OCR's preliminary investigative findings have identified specific Tit le IX concerns regarding the College's meet ing procedural requirement for notice of nondiscr iminat ion and designat ion/notice of Tit le IX Coordinator. Regarding other st udents, and class-wide issues, OCRalso has noted comp liance concerns regarding promptly and equitab ly responding to other students' reports of alleged sexual harassment/v iolence . We discussed that OCRhas not fully comp leted its investigation of th is issue regarding other students/Co llege's response, and that further invest igation would be required. However, we discussed opt ions for the College to 6 resolve the complaint through 302 and 303(b) resolution. LI rev iewed CbJC J;CbJC7 CcJ 6 MJt J; Mt7 !302 vs. 303(b) and that 302 resolut ion provides that allegations and issues under invest igation may be resolved at any time when , prior to the conclusion of the invest igation, the recipient expresses an interest in resolving the allegations and issues and OCRdetermines that it is appropr iate to resolve them w ith an agreement dur ing the course of an investigat ion. LI also expla ined that where OCR has obtained sufficient evidence to support a finding under CPM subsection 303(b) concern ing a violation of Tit le IX, as we discussed, OCRwill not resolve the allegation(s) pursuant to CPM Section 302, but will proceed in accordance with the appropriate provisions set forth in CPM Section 303. LI explained that 302 resolution is vol untary for the recipient and that OCR determines whether it is appropriate to resolve the allegations(s) and issue(s) pursuant to CPM Section 302. Page 2 - (06142269) Recipient Call Record LI specifically reviewed the CPM regarding options for the recipient to resolve portions of a complaint via a 302 resolution and that OCR anticipates making a determinat ion/finding concerning legal issues 1 and 2, w ith the exce~tion of the 16 Coll ' esponse to other student complaints reported during thef> J; tbJ(7( cJ ~hrough academic years. 6 !tbJtJ; tbJt ?tcJ !indicated during our conversation that he had previous discussions with the previous lead investigator (Relesia Gray) about opt ions for resolut ion and the College's 6 7 interest in resolving the complaint via a 302 resolution .!tbJt J; tbJt tcJ !confirmed that the College wants to improve/make any necessary changes as ident ified by OCR and understands that they will need to enter into a resolution agreement with OCRto 7 tbJt tCJ !reported that the resolve the complaint, relevant to the issues investigated.jtbJ(6J; College continues to desire to resolve the complaint (whether Section 302/303) and that the College wants to ensure their compliance w ith Title IX. He noted the College has made great improvements , including t raining College officials and staff regarding Tit le IX requirements and putting in place a new Title IX Coordinator. LI discussed next steps in resolving the compla int, which will include addressing and remedying the noted compliance concerns/procedural requirements for Title IX, and individual remedies in a resolut ion agreement negotiated and signed by the College President. We discussed the impending College's trans it ion from interim president to the newly appointed president effective July 1, 2016. He ind icated that both the inter im and new ?tcJ he would assist president are aware of OCR's ongoing investigationJ6Jt 6J; tbJt in this trans it ion, keeping both presidents informed regarding OCR's invest igation and tbJ t7 tcJ !reiterated that the pending resolution process via a resolution agreement.!tbJ(6J; College is "onboard" with resolving the complaint and understands where OCR is regarding status of our investigation , preliminary findings, and initiating the resolution process. I tbJ(7(cJ!she would be in touch as OCR moves closer to approval to LI informed!tbJ(6J; initiate negotiations/resolution process and working toward developing and fina lizing a resolution agreement to resolve the complaint. The call was concluded. From: Sent: To: Subject: Import ance: 116 )(6); tbJ( 7(CJ I 15 Jul 2016 09:01:57 -0500 McKenna, Dana RE: OCRComplaint 06142269; RE: Status of Resolution Normal Thank you so much for update. Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------From : "McK enna, Dana" Date: 7/14/2016 2:44 PM GMT-06:00) 6 )-; 1 To: 6 ; 7 C com>, -r-)(.... -s)-(?-(CJ --1 @gmail.com Subject: OCR Complain t 06142 269; RE: Status of Re solution Goo d afernoon ._!16_ Jt_6J_;t_6J_t7_ tc_ J _____ _. Thank you for your ema il. Yes, we are defi nit ely mak ing progress . This case is no w curren t ly under review by our headquar t ers off ice for final approval. Once w e receive app roval t o proceed, OCR w ill init iate negot iati o ns with Cisco College t o final ize t he Resoluti on Agreement. Jt_6J_;t_6J_t7_ tc_ J ___ _. As a part of o ur Agreemen t prop osal, we are seeking ind ividual remedies ._jtb_ 6 7 The College will be required t o jM1 J; t6Jttcj via mail and/o r pho ne t o d iscuss t he handl ing of he r co mplaint, including offering to pay/reimburse her for tuiti o n and private counseling services of her choice. If she is comfortable do ing so, I wo uld like to have her preferred mai ling add ress and/or contact number available to share with the College so that they can fulfill the t erms of the Agreement once the Agreement is implemen t ed . l 6 jl6J1 J; tbJ(7(cJ lon t his email too, so she can also be updated on the case, and can email me direct ly with her contact information . Thank you both for you r cont inued patience with this process as we move toward resolving the case. Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov CONFIDENTIALITYNOTICE:This email message contains PRIVILEGEDand CONFIDENTIAL information intended on ly for the use of the specific ind ividual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an emp loyee or agent responsible for del ivering it to the inten ded recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthor ized dissemination o r copy ing of th is email is str ictly prohib ited. If you have rece ived this transm ission in error, please immediately notify us by return email and de lete the orig inal message and any copies of it from your compu ter system . From:!16 Jt6J; tbJt ?tCJ lcom] Se nt: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 9:37 PM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Cisco college Just checking in. It has been about a month since we have talked. Are we making pro gress? Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone Cisco College Sexual Harassment/Violence Complaints Chart Cases (1-8) Alleged Who Natur e of Date Victim complained Allegation/Incident Reported (Alleged Victim, refer red by?) Case #1 Al leged V ict im Physic al assault ; Fami ly/ Dating V iolence Case #2 Alle ged Sexua l A ssault Vict im, Referre d by Local Po li ce Case #3 All eged Vict im Sexual Harassment (Emplo y ee Relat ed ) l D)l 6); l D)l7 (C) Date Resolved/ Resolution l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Resolution timeframe (+r easons for delay) Equal Notice in opportuni writing of tyto outcome provide witnesses /evidence N/A Unkn ow n. No ll D)l 6); (b) (7(C) N/A Int erim measures Standard of review POE l D)l 6); l D)l7 (C) No Right/res Appeal rights Criminal trictions to both to investig lawyer/ r atlo n epresent ative fo r both ~ No N/A No, nei t her (b)(7 (C) Hearing part y Conduc t ed provided ap pea l right s. Hostile Environment Not deter mine d Accessof bot h parties t o info at hearing I Unknow n. No No No No N/A Hearing Conducted No, ne it he r part y provided ap pea l rights. Unkn own. No No No No N/A Hear ing Conduct ed No, neit her part y prov ide d ap pea l right s. - Not deter mine d Not de t ermin ed Other note d concerns• " 6); l DJl7(CJ Cisco College Sexual Har assment/V iolen ce Compla ints Chart Case #4 Al lege d Vict im, Ref er red by OCR Sexua l Assa ult Case #5 Alle ged Vict im Sexual Assa ult Case #6 Allege d V ict im Sexual Harassme nt (Emp loyee Relat ed ) Case #7 Allege d V ict im Sexual Harassme nt . Cases (18) ' n " 6); l DJl 7(CJ l D)l 6); l D)l 7(C - - - l DJ (6) ; (b)( 7 (C) ' n " 6); l DJl 7(CJ Days Unknown . Yes No No No N/A Heari ng Conduc t ed No, only respo nde nt prov ide d right to app eal. Days ' n " 6); l D)l7 Unknown . (C) No No No N/A Hearing Condu ct ed No, on ly responde nt prov ided right to appea l. Not deter mine d l ays Unknown . Yes No. No No N/A Hear ing Condu ct ed No, only co m pl ainan t provide d right to ap peal. Not det er mine d Days Unknown . Yes No No N/A Hearing Condu ct ed No, only co m pl ainan t provide d right to ap pea l U)l 6J; l U)l7 (C) 0 - Not det er mi ned Not det er mine d Cisco College Sexual Harassment/Violence Complaints Chart . Cases (18) Case #8 Repo rted o n Sexua l Assa ult beh alf of Al lege d \/; ~, ;- h" ,D)l 6); \ D)l7( C ll W J;l DJl7 I No resolut i on dat e; N/ A ) No Inv est igatio n Completed. Unknown . No No mm; No No N/ A Hearing Conducted No, ne it he r part y prov ide d ap peal right s. (b)(7 (C) ,n " 6); \ D)l 7(CJ Not deter mine d - *Examoles of concerns include: comolaint mediatied, cross examination allowed, conflicts of inte rest, confidentialitv breached, st atus uodate to both at regular interval s, evidence of oast 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR {Approved by Board of Regents May 16, 2016) AUGUST'16 5 Foll 20 16-lost doy to poy (pre-reg) 29 l « c lass day-fall 2016 29 l " 7 wks beg ins 31 Last doy to register & pay S M T W Th I· 2· 3· 4. 9. l " 7 wks ends 24 2nd7 wks beg ins 24 2nd7 wks-lost doy to register & poy 28 2"" 7 wks cens us day 2 9 M T w s Th 2 6 3 i " 7 wks census day 10· 11- l 12- 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Loba r Day Holiday 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 14 Fall 2016-ce nsusday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 s M s M T w Th F s 1 2 3 4 5 I OCTOBER'16 T w Th F s I 7{± 2 3 4 s 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 0I 23 24 25 26 27 28 Event 6 7 15 13 14 IS 20 21 29 27 28 s M T w 3d I I I I 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 Th F s 8 S M 4 S T W Th l 2 7 8 9 Spring 20 17-pre-reg last doy to pay S 3 2no7 wks ends 16 17 18 19 20 21 12-16 Foll 2016-finols 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 Decembe r Winte rmes ler-last day to register & pay 29 30 31 17 December Wintermeste r ' 16 begins 19 Dec 2 wk Wintermes ler-census doy 19 f oll 2016-grades due by 2:00 22 Dec 5 wk Wintermes ter-ce nsusdoy 23 Offices close at noon for Chr istmos Breok 31 Dec 2 wk Wintermes ter ends s FEBRUARY' 17 T w Th s 1 2 3 4 M Date 4 14 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 10 EC 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 26 27 28 28 29 30 24 25 2 3 T w Date Event 9 Offices ope n 13 Dec 5 wk Winle rmester ends 16 Mor tin lu lher King Holida y; 17 Spring 20 17-first c lass day 19 Spring 2017-lost day to reg ister & pay 23 111 7 wks-census day ~ ~ 3 i " 7 wks ends 13-17 Spripg .break 20 2nd 7 wks begi ns 20 2nd 7 wks-last day to regi ster & pay Date 4 1 s s Th 6 s M T w Th 7-l± 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 15 f-1 Date Event 7 Spring 20 17-last day to drop wi th a "W" 10 Summer 2017-registra tion opens 14 Good Friday holiday 24 Foll 2017-registratio n ope ns Spring 2017-reg istra tion opens 31 APRIL'1 7 M Foll 20 16-lost day to drop w ith a"W" 23-25 Thanksgiving HolidQY 24 s Event : DECEMBER'16 Spring 2017-census day 2 8· 1 1 1 Event Event IS• 16· 15 Date Date 7 30 Date I S· s 14 ~ 14 s -- 2no7 wks-census day Event s 5 2na7wks ends 5 Spring 2017 Commencemen t 8-12 Spring 2017-Finols 12 l ast day to pay pre-reg May minim ester, summer I, & Jong summer 15 Spring 20 17-grades due by 2:00pm 15 May minimester 2017-1" class day & census day, last day to reg ister & pay 29 Me morio l Day ho liday 30 Moy minimester ends 31 Summer I/long sum mer 20 17-first cl ass day, lost day to regis ter & 22 29 30 pay Holiday s Regular Semeste rs Summ er I Summe r II 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR {Approved by Board of Regents May 16, 2016 ) JUNE '17 s Dale Event 5 Summer I 20 17-cens us doy 12 T M w l L7 4 5 11 12 Th F s l 2 3 s M T w Th s ~ .w.nl 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 4"' of July ho liday 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 Summer I 20 I 7 en ds 24 10 Summe r II 2017-firsl c lass da y, last doy to reg ister a nd pay 13 Summer II 20 I 7-census day 28 Summer II/ long summe r 20 17-lost day to drop w ith o HW" 6 Long sum me r 20 17-census day 18 19 20 2 1 22 23 16 Summer II 20 17-pre-reg lost doy to pay 25 26 27 28 30 22 Summer I 2017-lost day to drop wi th o 29 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 "W '' AUGUST '17 s 18 Summer II & long summer 20 17-end s 21 Summer II & long summer 2017 grades due 28 Foll 20 17-first c loss day Ho lidays M T w Th l 2 3 s 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 Regular Semesters 5 Summer I Summer II From: Sent : To: Cc: Subject: McKenna, Dana 17 Nov 2016 20:44 :12 +0000 Hi 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) I appreciate the concerns you raised, and have shared this information with OCR Dallas management. At this time, the Cisco College case is under review with our headquarters. As we discussed previously, we are in the fina l stages of moving toward securing a resolution agreement to resolve the compla int . However, we are await ing final approval befo re we can proceed . We cert ainly apprecia t e your cont inued patience w ith this process and please know we are working toward resolution . I wou ld like to 7tCJ tbJt !as soon as I have an update on the case. If you have any have a conference call wi t h jtbJ(6); further questions, please contact me. Regards, Dana K. McKenna Senior Investigator, OCRDallas U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov From:l lbJ(6J; (bJ(?(cJ learn] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 8:36 PM To: McKenna, Dana Cc:ltbJ (6);tT~cJ I 7 tCJ Subject: 616\; tS\t !Cisco college Dana , I understand we are playing a waitin g game with our case. However I am concerned that the new administration coming in Januar y will not be as vigilant with Sexual Assault cases as this administration has been. I don't know if there is anything you or we could do to maybe put some pressure on them. Any suggestions? Or still ju st sit and wait? 1(6)(6); t6)(7(CJ Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARCALENDAR(Approved Date Event 5 f oll 20 16-lost day to pay (pre-reg) 29 1" c lass day- Fo ll 2016 29 1" 7 wks beg ins 31 Lost day to reg iste r & pay s M T w Th F s l· 2· 3· 4· 5· 6 s by Board of Regents May 16, 2016) SEPTEMBER '16 T w Th F s M LL 1 2 3 7 8· 9· 10· 11· 12· 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15· 16· 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 s M Dal e Event 14 1,,7 wks ends 24 2°a 7 wks beg ins 2 3 4 5 6 24 2°a 7 w ks-losl day to register & pay 9 10 11 12 13 14 28 2•"' 7 w ks census day 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 T w 27 5 Lobar Doy Ho liday 14 Foll 2016-cens us day 4 1 7 1" 7 wks census day Date s Th 2 Event Foll 20 16-losl day to drop w ith o"W " 8 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 21 22 20 21 22 28 27 28 29 30 29 I I 19 14 26 1 23-25 Thanksg iv ing Holiday i Spring 2017-registrolion opens 30 3 1 Date Event 2 Spring 20 17-pre -reg los t day to pay 9 2•d 7 wks ends 12- 16 Foll 20 16-fino ls 16 Dece m ber Win termesler -lasl day lo reg ister & pay 17 Decembe r Winte rmes ler ' 16 beg ins 19 Dec 2 wk Wint ermesle r-cens us day 19 Foll 2016-grodes due by 2:00 22 Dec 5 w k Wintermester -census day 23 Of fic es close ot noon fo r C hristmos Break 31 Dec 2 wk Wintermester ends s Date 8 *i 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 l Event Spring 20 I 7-census day M T w Th F s 1 2 3 4 s M T w Th 1 2 3 s 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 ~ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 Date Even t 9 O ffices open 13 Dec 5 wk Wint ermester ends 16 Mo rfin Luth er King Holiday 17 Spring 20 17-firsl c lass day 19 Spring 20 17-lost day lo reg ister & pay 23 1117 wks-census day ~ ll!t!.!l 3 1" 7 wks ends 13- 17 Sprin 25 20 2°a 7 wks beg ins 20 2°a 7 wks-lost day to reg ister & pay 24 Date s Dale Event 7 Spring 201 7-lost day to drop with o "W" 10 Summer 20 17-reg istrot ion opens 14 Good Friday holiday' 24 Fa ll 2017-reg istrat ion opens Holiday s M T w Th F s s w 2°0 7 wks -census day Event Th 1 5 2°d 7w ks ends 5 Spring 2017 Commencemen 8- 12 Sp ring 20 17-Finals 12 Last day to p ay p re -reg May mini mest er. summer I. & long sum mer 15 Spring 2017-grades due by 2:00pm 15 May mi nimest er 20 17- 1,1c lass day & census day , losl day lo register &pay 29 Me mo rial Do 30 May min imester ends 31 Summer I/ long summe r 20 17-first class day. lost day to regis ter & pay 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Regular Seme st ers break: Summer I t holiday Summer II 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARCALENDAR(App roved s Date Event 5 Sum mer I 20 17-census doy 12 Long summ er 20 I ?-census doy 16 Sum mer II 2017-pre -reg lost doy to poy 22 Sum m er I 2017-lost doy to drop wil h o 2 3 M by Board of Regents May 16, 2016) JULY'17 T w Th F Date Event 4 4"' o f July holiday 7 Summer I 2017 end s 10 Summer II 20 17-first closs doy , lost doy to reg ister o nd poy 13 Summ er II 20 17-c ensus d oy 28 Summer II/long summ er 20 17-lost doy lo drop wit h o "W" 4 5 6 7 9 JO 2 3 4 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 -- 5 29 " W" Date Event 18 Sum mer II & long sum mer 20 17-e nd s 21 Summer II & lon g summer 20 17 gr odes due 28 Fo ll 2017-first closs doy Holid ays 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Regular Semesters Summ er I Summer II From: Sent : To: Subject: McKenna, Dana 22 Nov 2016 15:59:07 +0000 ltbJ(6); tbJ(7( CJ I RE: 06142269 Cisco College; RE: Status of Resolut ion 1(6)(6); {bj(7(C) Thanks for the quick response. I will be in touch. Dana K. McKenna Senior Investigator, OCR Dallas U.S. Depart ment of Edu catio n 214-66 1-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov 6 From:!tbJt J; tbJ(7(cJ !@cisco.edu] Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 1:40 PM To: McKenna,Dana Cc: !(bJC6J; CbJ(?(cJ Subject: Re: 06142269 CiscoCollege; RE: Status of Resolution I Ms. McKenna, Thank you for the update on the progress of the Cisco College OCR complaint investigation. I have attached a copy of the Cisco College 2016-17 academic calendar to h elp your office proceed with the resolution phase of thi s process. Dr. Thad Anglin's contact information is as follows: Dr. Thad Anglin, President Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442 -5113 thad .anglin @cisco.edu On Mon, Nov 21, 20 16 at 12:43 PM, McKenna, Dana wro te: P J(6); (b)(7( C) I I wanted to pro vide you an upda te regarding the status of the above-referenced OCR comp laint. Currentl y this case is under internal rev iew, p ending appro val to proceed to resolut ion. OCR apologiz es for the extended delay in proc ess ing th is comp laint. Please be awar e that this case is important, as are all cases currently being proce ssed by our agency . OCR is facing an unprecedented increase in rece ipt of complaint s, which has unfortunately created a backlog and significantly impacted our case proces sing timeframe s. OCR anticipate s moving forward with resolution of the complaint in the coming month s, which will include seeming a resolution agreement with Cisco College to remed y the allega tions of the complaint opened for investigation. If there have been any new development s concerning sexual tbJ(7(CJ!semester, plea se advis e, as haras sment complaint s reported to the College since the!tbJ(6); it impacts OCR 's resolution of the comp laint. Also, please prov ide me with Dr. Anglin 's emai l address so that I may include the pres ident in all future correspondence. In addition, it would be extreme ly helpful to have the College's schedule (i.e., holiday breaks) for the 2016-17 schoo l year, as we will keep this in mind when planning next steps for the case so that all pertinent College staff are available for negotiations. As soon as OCR' s internal review process is complete and we receive approva l to proceed , I will contact you to initiate negotiat ions of the agreement. In the interim, I will keep you updated on the status of the case as developments occur. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, p lease contact me. Thank you . Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S . Department of Education 2 14-66 1-9639 I dana.mckenna @ed.gov CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE : This email message contains PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENT IAL information intended only for the use of the spec ific individual or entity named above. If yo u or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are here by notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transm ission in error, please immediately notify us by return ema il and delete the original message and any copies of it from yo ur compute r system . l D)l6); lD)l7( CJ From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments : 116 )(6); t6)(7(CJ 21 Nov 2016 13:40:08 -0600 McKenna, Dana 1(6)(6);(b)(7(C) Re: 06142269 Cisco College; RE: Status of Resolution 2016-2017 Academic Calendar Approved .pdf Ms. McKenna, Thank you for the update on the progress of the Cisco College OCR complaint investigation. I have attached a copy of the Cisco College 2016-17 academ ic calendar to help your office proceed with the resolution phase of this process. Dr. Thad Anglin's contact information is as follows: Dr. Thad Anglin, President Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 (254) 442-5113 thad.ang lin@cisco.e du r )(6); t6)(7(CJ On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 12:43 PM, McKenna, Dana wrote: Dr.jt6Jt6J ; Ml7tcJ I wanted to provide you an update regarding the status of the above-referenced OCR complaint. Currently this case is under internal review, pending approva l to proceed to resolution. OCR apologizes for the extended delay in processing this complaint. Please be aware that this case is important, as are all cases currently being processed by our agency. OCR is facing an unprecedented increase in receipt of complaints, which has unfortunately created a backlog and significantly impacted our case processing timeframes . OCR anticipates moving forward with resolution of the complaint in the coming months, which will include securing a resolution agreement with Cisco College to remedy the allegations of the complaint opened for investigation. If there have been any new developments concerning sexual harassment complaints reported to the College since the spring 2016 semester, please advise, as it impacts OCR's resolution of the complaint. Also, please provide me with Dr. Anglin's email address so that I may include the president in all future correspondence. In addition, it would be extremely helpful to have the College's schedu le (i.e., holiday breaks) for the 2016-17 school year, as we will keep this in mind when planning next steps for the case so that all pert inent College staff are avai lable for negotiations. As soon as OCR's internal review process is complete and we receive approval to proceed, I will contact you to initiate negotiations of the agreement. In the interim, I will keep you updated on the status of the case as developments occur . If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact me . Thank you . Regards, Dana McKen na, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana.mckenna @ed .gov CONFIDENTIA LITY NOTICE: This email message contains PRIVIL EGED and CONF IDENTIAL information intended only for the use of the specific individual or entity named above. If you or your employer is not the intended recipient of this email or an employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error , please immediately notify us by return email and delete the original message and any copies ofit from your computer system. 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARCALENDAR(Approved Date Event 5 f oll 20 16-lost day to pay (pre-reg) 29 1" c lass day- Fo ll 2016 29 1" 7 wks beg ins 31 Lost day to reg iste r & pay s M T w Th F s l· 2· 3· 4· 5· 6 s by Board of Regents May 16, 2016) SEPTEMBER '16 T w Th F s M LL 1 2 3 7 8· 9· 10· 11· 12· 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15· 16· 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 s M Dal e Event 14 1,,7 wks ends 24 2°a 7 wks beg ins 2 3 4 5 6 24 2°a 7 w ks-losl day to register & pay 9 10 11 12 13 14 28 2•"' 7 w ks census day 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 T w 27 5 Lobar Doy Ho liday 14 Foll 2016-cens us day 4 1 7 1" 7 wks census day Date s Th 2 Event Foll 20 16-losl day to drop w ith o"W " 8 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 25 21 22 20 21 22 28 27 28 29 30 29 I I 19 14 26 1 23-25 Thanksg iv ing Holiday i Spring 2017-registrolion opens 30 3 1 Date Event 2 Spring 20 17-pre -reg los t day to pay 9 2•d 7 wks ends 12- 16 Foll 20 16-fino ls 16 Dece m ber Win termesler -lasl day lo reg ister & pay 17 Decembe r Winte rmes ler ' 16 beg ins 19 Dec 2 wk Wint ermesle r-cens us day 19 Foll 2016-grodes due by 2:00 22 Dec 5 w k Wintermester -census day 23 Of fic es close ot noon fo r C hristmos Break 31 Dec 2 wk Wintermester ends s Date 8 *i 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 l Event Spring 20 I 7-census day M T w Th F s 1 2 3 4 s M T w Th 1 2 3 s 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 ~ 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 Date Even t 9 O ffices open 13 Dec 5 wk Wint ermester ends 16 Mo rfin Luth er King Holiday 17 Spring 20 17-firsl c lass day 19 Spring 20 17-lost day lo reg ister & pay 23 1117 wks-census day ~ ll!t!.!l 3 1" 7 wks ends 13- 17 Sprin 25 20 2°a 7 wks beg ins 20 2°a 7 wks-lost day to reg ister & pay 24 Date s Dale Event 7 Spring 201 7-lost day to drop with o "W" 10 Summer 20 17-reg istrot ion opens 14 Good Friday holiday' 24 Fa ll 2017-reg istrat ion opens Holiday s M T w Th F s s w 2°0 7 wks -census day Event Th 1 5 2°d 7w ks ends 5 Spring 2017 Commencemen 8- 12 Sp ring 20 17-Finals 12 Last day to p ay p re -reg May mini mest er. summer I. & long sum mer 15 Spring 2017-grades due by 2:00pm 15 May mi nimest er 20 17- 1,1c lass day & census day , losl day lo register &pay 29 Me mo rial Do 30 May min imester ends 31 Summer I/ long summe r 20 17-first class day. lost day to regis ter & pay 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Regular Seme st ers break: Summer I t holiday Summer II 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARCALENDAR(App roved s Date Event 5 Sum mer I 20 17-census doy 12 Long summ er 20 I ?-census doy 16 Sum mer II 2017-pre -reg lost doy to poy 22 Sum m er I 2017-lost doy to drop wil h o 2 3 M by Board of Regents May 16, 2016) JULY'17 T w Th F Date Event 4 4"' o f July holiday 7 Summer I 2017 end s 10 Summer II 20 17-first closs doy , lost doy to reg ister o nd poy 13 Summ er II 20 17-c ensus d oy 28 Summer II/long summ er 20 17-lost doy lo drop wit h o "W" 4 5 6 7 9 JO 2 3 4 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 -- 5 29 " W" Date Event 18 Sum mer II & long sum mer 20 17-e nd s 21 Summer II & lon g summer 20 17 gr odes due 28 Fo ll 2017-first closs doy Holid ays 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Regular Semesters Summ er I Summer II COMPLAINANT CALLRECORD Date: Time: Docket #: Participants: 11/29/2016 1:12pm 06 -14-2269 Cisco College (CC or College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS - Lead Investigator {LI) llD}l6);\D}l7(CJ I Contact#: Primary -rD}l6);lDJl7( CJ I Call Summary Compla inant returned call and LI discussed recent email communications regard ing the status of the case. We discussed her frustration and concerns with respect to OCR's extended de lay in processing the complaint . LI informed the compla inant that the status of the case remains under headquarter review. LI reiterated that OCRcannot proceed further unti l internal rev iew is complete and approval is rece ived to proceed w ith resolut ion of the case. LI told comp lainant that her concerns were shared with OCR Mt7tcJ management. The complainant stat ed she just wanted to make sure j16J(6); 6 6 6 1( )( ); ( J(?(CJwere not forgotten, and that OCR moves forward with the case, as she is I concerned about the new adm inistration and the impact of their pol it ical v iews on Title IX cases. LI assured the comp lainant that OCR is continuing to process all cases per our operat ing procedures , regardless of the current administration trans it ion process. LI stated she wou ld continue to check on the case status and keep her informed as key developments occur. We agreed to touch base at the end of t he week for an update on the case and also include !t6Jt6J; t6Jt7tcJ ~n the call, if she w ishes to do so. The call was concluded. Date : Time: Docket# : Participants: Contact#: 11/29/2016 12:27pm 06-14-2269 Cisco College {CCor College) Dana M cKenna, Senior EOS - Lead Investigator {LI) 1(6)(6) ; {6J( 7(CJ I Primary - LI attempted to contact compla inant. Left message to contact LI regard ing status of case. Page 2 (05?14-2269) Complainant Call Record From: Sent: To: Subje ct: 1(6)(6); MM CJ 1 May 2017 11:42:55 -0500 McKenna, Dana Re: 06142269-Cisco College-OCR Update Good morn ing, Ms. McKenna For the 2016-2017 schoo l year there were no changes/rev isions to our Title IX policies and procedures. Respectfu lly, lDJl6J; lD)l7l CJ On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:55 AM , McKenna, Dana wrote: Good moming._r_ Jt6_);-(b-J-(C (?-J------~ I'm touching base on the status of resolution for the above-referenced OCR complaint. We are currently finalizing our review of this case, including analyses of Title IX policies and procedur es that were in effect for previous school years. I'm checking with you to see ifthere were any substantive changes/rev isions to the Cisco College Title IX policies and procedures for the 2016-2017 school year. This would include the policies set forth by the College for both students and employees to report allegations of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. It' s important to know any changes that may have occurred for the current year to ensure we consider any new information in our investigation and resolution of the complaint. Thank you and the College for your continued cooperation in this process. Regards, Dana McKenna , Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana.mckenna @ed.gov The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCR Communications Notice: OCR is committed to providing the pub lic (customers) information about the civil r ights laws OCR enforces. OCR provides customers with general, publicly-available information about a wide variety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCR does not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory opin ions to customers concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCR in response to a public inquiry does not constitute a formal statement of OCR policy and should not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. OCR's formal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCR official and made available to the public . Confidentia lity Notice: The infonnatio n contained in this lTansmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidentia l information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplicat ion of this communication or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by rep ly email and destroy all copies of both the original message and any attachment(s). From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: 1(6)(6); (6)(7(C) 5 Jun 2017 15:41:14 -0500 McKenna, Dana Re: Confirm Admin Dates of Employment Ms. McKenna - Here is the needed information. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any clarification. lDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ I\ UJ\6J; \UA7lCJ Cordial Iv ["' '' ' tGlt,tCJ On Mon , Jun 5, 2017 at 2:46 PM, McKenna, Dana wrote: Hi 1161 (6);(b)(7(CJ . t d th d t h l(b)(6J; (b)(l (CJ I Jus nee e a e w en ._.-----------------------' Thanks for gett ing this info for me . Dana McKenna, OCR Dallas From:. l(b)(6); (b)(7(CJ I@cisco.edu] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 2:03 PM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Re: Confirm Admin Dates of Employment Hi, Ms. McKenna Tha nk you, l(b)(6); (b)(7(CJ lDJ(6J; lD)l7l CJ On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 1:26 PM, McKenna, Dana wrote : Hi r J(6J ; tbJ(7(CJ I want to confirm the effective employment dates for the following administration: tbJ(6J; t6)(7(CJ l Please advise if there are any other designated ._____________ Month and year are sufficient. Thank you. Dana McKenna , OCR Dallas _, aisw?allaya 2 016 - 2 011 CISCO Una 00/5533 Two Cam/awe: FREQUENTLY CAllED NUMBERS Cisco College - Cisco Campus ........................................................................................... {254) 442 -5000 Cisco Campus Fax............................................................................................................... (254) 442-5 100 Cisco College Abilene Education Center ......................................................................... {325) 794-4400 Abilene Educat ion Center Fax.......................................................................................... (254) 442-5100 Financial Aid (Cisco)..........................................................................................................(254) 442-5153 Financial Aid (Abilene) ......................................................................................................(325) 794-4412 Admissions (Cisco)............................................................................................................. {254) 442-5132 Admiss ions (Abi lene) ......................................................................................................... (325) 794-4403 Advis ing/ Testing (Cisco).................................................................................................(254) 442-5024 Advising/ Testing (Abi lene) .............................................................................................{325) 794-4407 Bookstore {Cisco)..............................................................................................................(254) 442 -5138 Bookstore (Abilene) .......................................................................................................... (325) 794-4451 Dean of Students/ Athletic Director ................................................................................. (254) 442-5173 Student Housing (Cisco Only) ........................................................................................... (254) 442-5178 Library (Cisco).................................................................................................................... {254) 442-5001 Library (Abilene) ................................................................................................................ (325) 794-4466 IT Help Desk........................................................................................................................ (254) 442-5010 EqualOpportunity Statement CiscoCollegedoesnot discriminate on thebasisof age,sex,color,nationalor ethnicorigin,race,religion,creed,and/ordisabilityin the administration of its educationalpolicies, admissionpolicies, scholarshipand loan programs, employment practices,and all institutional programs. 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Message ...................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ....................................................................... 7 Accreditation ............................................................................... 9 Where to go for ... (Cisco)................................... ........................ 10 Where to go for. .. (Abilene) .............................. ......................... 11 Necessary Terms to Know ................................. ........................ 12 INFORMATION AND OPERATINGHOURS Administration, Faculty ............................................................. 14 Library ........................................................................................ 14 Bookstore .................................................................................. 15 Dining ......................................................................................... 15 Student Union Building (SUB)........................... ......................... 16 Lost & Found ............................................. ................................. 16 Cashing of Student Checks ............................... ......................... 16 Honor Student Recognition ....................................... ................ 16 Health Care ................................................................................ 17 Student Insurance ...................................................................... 17 STUDENT SERVICES Counseling Department ............................................................. 17 Guarantee of Job Competency .................................. ................ 19 Distance Learning Programs ...................................................... 19 Financial Aid .......................................... ............................ ......... 19 Veteran's Program ..................................................................... 21 Rehabilitation Assistance .................................................. ......... 21 Institutional Aid ......................................................................... 21 Scholarships ............................................................................... 21 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Performing Arts Programs ......................................................... Wrangler Belles ......................................................................... Sports Activities ......................................................................... Campus Clubs & Organizations .................................................. Student Government Association ............................................. Student Organizations Funds .................................................... How to Activate Campus Organizations .................................... 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 COLLEGEPOLICIESAND REGULATIONS Student Identification Card ....................................................... 26 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK Summons to an Office ............................................................... 26 Credit Schedule, Tuition & Mandatory Fees ............................. 27 Refund Policy ............................................................................. 27 Title IV Refund Policy ................................................................. 27 Student Attendance ................................................................... 28 Grade Reports ............................................................................ 29 Late Registration ........................................................................ 29 Schedule Changes ...................................................................... 29 Dropping Courses ...................................................................... 30 Withdrawal from College .......................................................... 30 Administrative Withdrawal ....................................................... 30 Transcript of Work ..................................................................... 30 Privacy of Information ............................................................... 30 Notice to Students ..................................................................... 31 Use of College Facilities ............................................................. 32 Soliciting .................................................................................... 32 Motor Vehicle Regulations ........................................................ 33 Computer Use Policy ................................................................. 33 Immunizations ........................................................................... 36 Important Information About Bacterial Meningitis .................. 36 Policy & Guide On Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ..... 38 Policy & Guide On Drug-Free Workplace, School & Campus .... 41 STUDENTCONDUCTAND DISCIPLINARYPROCEDURES General Policies ......................................................................... 49 Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................... 49 Specific Prohibitions .................................................................. 50 Security Measures ..................................................................... 56 Campus Security Disclosures ..................................................... 58 Title IX/Non-Discrimination ............................................................. 58 Sexual Assault Definitions/Reporting/Sanctions ..........................59 Prohibited Group Disturbances ................................................. 61 Disciplinary Actions ................................................................... 61 Student Grievance, Complaint, and Appeals ............................. 62 RESIDENCEHALLHANDBOOK (Ciscocampus only) Opening of Residence Hall. ........................................................ 67 Necessary Steps Prior to Moving Into the Residence Hall ........ 67 Moving Into the Residence Hall.. ............................................... 67 Room Assignment and Changes ................................................ 68 Room & Board Payments .......................................................... 68 Residence Hall Closing ............................................................... 68 Necessary Steps for Checking Out of the Residence Hall .......... 69 Residence Hall Supervisor ......................................................... 69 Residence Hall Committees ....................................................... 69 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK Emergency Procedures .............................................................. 70 Room Care and Maintenance .................................................... 70 Residence Hall Hours & Visitation ............................................. 70 Resident Conduct ...................................................................... 71 Disciplinary Action ..................................................................... 73 Group Disturbances ................................... ................................ 73 Room Search .............................................................................. 74 Common Area Damages ............................................................ 74 Outdoor Cooking Area ................................... ............................ 74 Keys............................................................................................ 74 Laundry Facilities ....................................................................... 74 Mail Facilities .................................................................... ......... 74 Cable TV ..................................................................................... 75 Internet .................................................................. .................... 75 Dining Hall Hours ....................................................................... 76 Things To Bring .......................................................................... 76 Things "Not" To Bring ................................................................ 77 Loss and Theft ............................................................................ 77 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WELCOME TO CISCO COLLEGE Welcom.etf Cisco College is glad that you have chosen to become a member of the student body and larger college community. You are joining the ranks of previous Cisco College students who have become successful people leading rewarding and satisfying lives. We are proud to have played a part in their success and hope that we play a major role in your development . The College, however , can only be to you what you make of it. You wi ll receive from your time spent at Cisco College in proportion to what you invest . Cisco College is a state institution supported by taxes collected from the peop le of its local district and across the state. Through your voluntary enrollment, the College assumes that you have a sincere and serious educational purpose. This assumption is made for each member of the student body. You are expected, therefore, to conduct yourself in a manner acceptable in a professional and polite society. The College expects you to work hard and take very seriously your educational program. The College also expects you to enjoy yourself. Personnel, time, facilities, and resources are prov ided by the College to make student life both product ive and enjoyable. The purpose of Cisco College and the reason for your being here, however, should always be kept clearly in m ind. The purpose of the inst itution is educat ion: intellectual, career, and social development. The College will attempt to fu lfill its responsibi lities. If you will do the same, your time spent at Cisco College will be enjoyab le and rewarding. We are proud to be the college at wh ich you ta ke you r first steps towards achieving your own goals of educational success, career development, and social growth. We are glad you are a part of our student body! CISCOCOLLEGE 6 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK MISSION The mission of Cisco College is to provide high-quality learning opportunities that promote student success in an ever-chang ing global environment. Cisco College seeks to encourage life-long learning and enhance the qual ity of life in the communities it serves by maintain ing an open-door adm issions policy and providing a comprehensive array of learning, service, and life experiences that will motivate and challenge students. In order to meet the needs of a diverse constituency, the College offers a variety of programs and courses in academic higher education , workfo rce development, and personal growth development. Faculty participate in continued professional development with a commitment to research and innovat ion as a basis for curricu lum development. Associate's degrees designed for transfer to a university, associate's degrees and certificates designed for direct entry into the workforce, and opportunit ies for job skills continuing education and persona l life enrichment are all a part of the dynam ic offerings found at Cisco College. Support services complement the focus on learning and assist the faculty in helping students pursue their educationa l goals at Cisco College. Developmental studies designed to help students prepare for college-level course work and a variety of student success programs are instrumental in providing students with a strong foundation for achieving their goals. As a member of the Texas state system of publicly supported institutions of higher educat ion, Cisco College provides the educational programs and supporting activ ities prescribed by the Texas Legislature, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Cisco College Board of Regents. The College seeks to be effective in accomplishing its mission by employing an institutional effectiveness program of learn ing, assessment, planning, evaluation, and improvement activities. MISSION ANDVISION GOALS 1. Offer Life-long Learning Opportunities Offer high-quality, life -long learning opportunities in academic transfer programs, career and technical programs, cont inuing workforce development, developmental college-preparatory course work, faculty and staff development, and persona l enrichment. 2. Focus on Students Focus on students through caring and responsive facu lty and staff and through support services that promote access, opportun ity and student success. 3. Provide a Life-long Learning Environment Provide an environment w ith approp riate facilities, resources, and staffing that support the life -long learning mission of the college. 4. Enhance Quality of Life CISCOCOLLEGE 7 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Initiate programs, activities and opportunities that enhance quality of life, encourage tolerance for diversity, engage in the service of others, and partner with the community to meet various educational needs. ETHICS AND PHILOSPHY At Cisco College, ethical standards and a commitment to excellence are the foundations for creating an environment of life-long learning. The College is committed to fulfilling its mission by providing a positive, encouraging and success-oriented environment. All members of the College community are encouraged to act with mutual respect, integ rity and professionalism towa rds one another and when representing the College to the greater community. College policies that support innovation, sponsor collaboration, maintain open communication, encourage students and employees to adapt to change, call for efficient and effective use of college resources, and promote and protect the rights of each individual in the college community are enforced. This includes freedom from harassment and freedom for students and employees to develop and learn. Cisco College adheres to both state and federal regulations and policies and accepts its responsibilities to students, employees, and the taxpaying citizens of Texas. The College strives to meet these responsibi lities with fairness, accountability and integrity. GUIDINGPRINCIPLES The principles that guide our expectations of learning and working together at Cisco College reflect our values as a community of learners and educators. The College's commitment to ethical standards is demonstrated through these principles. learning - We believe an emphasis on teaching and learning should be the guiding force behind everything we do at Cisco College. Respect - We respect and value each and every student and employee as a unique individual making an important contribution to the College. Integrity - We work and interact w ith honesty, integrity, and mutual trust -l ooking beyond self-interests and without hidden agendas. Communication - We listen carefully and communicate respectfully , giving genuine consideration to multiple perspectives and diversity of thought. Cooperation - We work together to achieve common goals, offering support and building consensus. Joy - We encourage fun and laughte r, taking joy in our work and our learning while celebrating our successes. Innovation - Always striving to improve, we encourage innovation and risk taking without the fear consequences for unsuccessful endeavors. CISCOCOLLEGE 8 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK ACCREDITATION Cisco College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate-level degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cisco College. Note : The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Programs Approved by: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Texas State Cosmetology Commission Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Nat ional League for Nursing Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Member of: Association of Texas Colleges and Universities American Association of Community and Junior Colleges Nat ional Junior College Athletic Association Nat ional League for Nursing Northern Texas Junior College Athlet ic Association Southwest Junior College Football Conference Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Junior College Teachers Association Texas Association of Schools of Art Texas Association of Music Schools Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nurses Virtual College of Texas It is the policy of Cisco College to provide equal employment, admission, and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. CISCOCOLLEGE 9 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHERE To Go FOR . . . (CISCO CAMPUS) N EED OFFICE BUI LDING Absences Add A Course Admission Books & Suppl ies Calendar Arrangemen t s Campus Informatio n Cat alogues, Cisco College Cat alogues, Ot her Cert ificate Informat ion Change of Add ress/Phone Change of Maj or Class Schedule Clubs & Organizations College Facilit ies Career, Personal Testing Credit By Exam inat ion Degree Info rmat ion Dormit ory Info rmat ion Dropp ing A Course Aft er Hours Food Service Fees & Tuit ion Fines & Parking Graduati on Info rmat ion ID Card Intramura l Sports Jobs, Wo rk Study & Other Literature Distr ib uti on Loans & Grants Lost & Found News Releases Prob lems Registrati on Info rmat ion Schedule Changes Scholarships Social Funct ions Studen t Governme nt Thefts &Accidents Transcripts Transfer Informa ti on Vet erans Benefits Wi th drawal From College Your Inst ructor Counselor Adm issions College Booksto re Stu den t Life Director of Public Relat ions Adm issions Counselor Counselor Adm issions Counselor Adm issions St uden t Life Stu den t Life Counseling Counseling Office Counselor Housing Counselor Campus Safety Dining Hall Business Office Business Of fice Counselor Stu de nt Life Dean of Students Financial Aid Stu den t Life Financial Aid Snack Bar External Relations Stu den t Life Adm issions Adm issions Financial Aid Acti vities Director Stu dent Governme nt Campus Safety Off icer Adm issions Transition Center VA Coord inator Adm issions Stu dent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts SUB Student Life Harre ll Fine Arts Harre ll Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harrell Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts St uden t Life Stud ent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 St ude nt Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Memoria l Hall W rangler Harre ll Fine Arts Harre ll Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Stud ent Life Student Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Stud ent Life Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 SUB Harrell Fine Arts Student Life Harre ll Fine Arts Harrell Fine Arts Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 SUB SUB Memoria l Hall Harrell Fine Arts Schaefer Hall Voe-Tech Bldg. 1 Harre ll Fine Arts Stud ent Life CAN'T FINO A N ANSWER CISCOCOLLEGE 10 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHERE To Go F OR . .. (ABILENE CAMPUS) NEED Absences Add A Course Admission Books & Supplies Campus Informat ion Catalogues, Cisco College Catalogues, Other Certificate Informat ion Change of Address/Phone Change of Major Class Schedule College Facilities Counseling Credit By Examinat ion Degree Informat ion Dropping A Course After Hours Fees & Tuition Graduat ion Information ID Card Jobs, Work Study & Other Literature Distribution Loans & Grants Lost & Found Prob lems Registration Information Schedule Changes Scholarsh ips Thefts &Accidents Transcripts Transfer Information Veterans Benefits Withdrawal From College CAN'TFIND AN ANSWER CISCOCOLLEGE OFFICE Your Instructor Counselor Front Desk College Bookstore Front Desk Front Desk Dean of Counseling Counselor Front Desk Counselor Admissions or Kiosk Office Coord inator Career, Personal, Testing Counselor Counselor Counselor Front Desk Business Office Counselor Front Desk Financial Aid Front Desk Financial Aid Front Desk Front Desk Front Desk Counselor Dean of Counseling Provost Front Desk Transition Center VA Coord inator, Counselo r Counselor Front Desk 11 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENTHANDBOOK NECESSARY TERMSTO KNOW Academic Year - The period of time extending from the middle of August through the middle of May including the fall and spring semesters. Associate Degree - The professional two-year college degree which is the community college counterpart to the four-year baccalaureate degree. Certificate -An official document awarded to indicate the completion of the requirements of a particular vocational education program. Classification - A student's status with respect to progress toward the completion of a curriculum usually based upon the number of hours or courses of credit completed at the time of any registration. (Freshman - 1 to 29 semester hours; sophomore - 30 to 64 semester hours) Course Load - The number of semester hours the student is permitted to schedule in a given semester, usually 15-17 hours during the fall and spring semesters and 6-7 during the summer sessions. Curriculum - A body of courses required for a degree or constituting a major field of study. The completed CORE curriculum is transferable to a state supported senior college. Degree Plan - A guide to the courses a student should take to complete a degree or achieve educational and vocational plans. This plan should be worked out with an advisor early in the student's freshman year. Elective - Any of a number of courses that a student is allowed to select which is not a required part of a curriculum. Full-Time Student -A student who is enrolled for 12 semester hours or more during the regular semester or 6 semester hours during a summer session. Grade Point - The number of points given for a certain grade in a course to provide a more exact determination of scholarship: A - 4 Grade points per semester hour B - 3 Grade points per semester hour C - 2 Grade points per semester hour D - 1 Grade point F - 0 Grade points I - 0 Grades points (An incomplete will be changed to "F" after long semester.) CISCOCOLLEGE 12 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Grade Point Average (GPA) - Total grade points earned divided by total semester hours attempted, regardless of whether passed or failed. Humanities - The fields of study related to human purpose, thought, and relations includ ing the arts, history, literature, and philosophy and excluding the sciences. Liberal Arts - A general course of study including natural and social sciences, the art, and humanities, as opposed to a technical course of study. Major - Selected subject area for concentration of study; 24-36 semester hours generally required in the area. Minor - A student's secondary subject area; 18-21 semester hours generally required in the area. Overload - A load of more semester hours than a student is normally permitted to schedule in a given semester. Part-Time Student - A student who is enrolled for less than 12 semester hours during the regular semester or less than 6 semester hours during a summer session. Prerequisite - A course or courses which must be taken or other requirements which must be met before some advanced courses may be taken. Semester - An academic term for a period of time usually 15 weeks long established for the purpose of offering a course of study. Semester Credit Hours -An academic term for a period of time usually 18 weeks long established for the purpose of offering a course of study. Scholastic Probation - The status between good standing and suspension. The student may remain enrolled under stated conditions according to college policies. The probation covers a period during which it is determined whether the student is returned to good standing having met the stated requirements or is suspended for failure to meet the stated requirements. Scholastic Suspension -An involuntary separation of the student from the college. It may extend for one semester, or until a stated condition is met. Summer Session - A six week term of study (Offered within a specific occupational area.) (Two sessions are offered each summer.) TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Program/Assessment - A state required program that consists of a placement test to determine reading, mathematics, and writing skills of students entering Texas public colleges and universities, and a program of counseling and developmental education for those students not meeting the standard on one or more sections of the test. It is a placement test, not an admissions CISCOCOLLEGE 13 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK test. Technical Course - A course offered wit hin a specific occupational area. (Some will tra nsfer to senior colleges and some w ill not ; check w ith your advisor). Transcript - An offic ial copy of a student 's record (course taken, grades, grade points, degrees, etc.). Transfe r Credit - Credit transferred to or from another college or university. Univer sity Parallel Courses - Courses compa rable to those offered at senior colleges and universities ; those accepted to senior colleges and universities fo r credit toward a degree . It is the responsibil ity of the student to check w ith the senior college of his choice in regard t o parallel or transfer courses. Withdrawal - A release from enrollment . The student initiates the withdrawal by seeing a counselor and completing the proper forms . A student who ceases to attend classes but does not officially withdraw may receive a grade of "F" for each course in wh ich he/she is enrolled. INFORMATIONAND HOURS OF OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION Cisco campu s - All admin istrat ive off ices operate on an 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule. Hours may vary in the summer. Abilen e campus-Admin istrative offices operate on an 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m ., Monday through Thursday schedule. Offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Hours may vary in the summe r. FACULTYOFFICEHOURS Faculty off ice hours are posted. If a student's schedule will not allow meet ing w ith a faculty member during posted hours, the student should make an appo intment w ith the faculty member at a time that is convenient to both. LIBRARYSERVICES The Cisco College Libraries prov ide students, faculty and st aff access to reference works, circulating materials, journals and magazines, audio-visual items and computer workstations w ith internet access. Also provided at each of the libraries are ready reference services, in depth research support, library skills classes available onl ine and in-person formats, and access to Cisco College's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC),available on the Internet from The College library web page. Items from either Cisco College library can be obtained at the other w ithin 36 hours by contact ing the library staff where the item is to be picked up or used. Millions of books, journa l articles , dissertat ions and other it ems from other libra ries in the U.S. can also be obtained through Inter-Libra ry Loan (ILL). Faculty may place items such as books, movies, handouts , films etc . in the library reserves for use by CISCOCOLLEGE 14 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK students taking specific classes. These items are available at the Circulation Desk, and for some print items, electronically. Addit ional services include study areas, student art displays, and copy machines. Student may be required to present their current Cisco College student card or other photo ID for access to library computers or to check out materials. Fall and Spring semester library operating hours: Maner Memorial Library (Cisco): Mon . -Thur. Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 am-11:00 pm 7:30 am-6:00 pm Closed 7:00 pm -11:00 pm Abilene Center Library (Abilene): Mon. -Thur. Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 am-9:00 8:00 am-2:00 Closed Closed pm pm BOOKSTORE A college bookstore is maintained for the convenience of the students. Books and supplies needed for all courses offered by the college can be found at the bookstore. Various other college related and soft goods are available. Cisco campus - The bookstore is located in the Student Union Building (SUB). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Abilene campus - Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DINING Abilene campus- "The Corral" is open 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (hours subject to change as dining room traffic is evaluated). The dining room offers gourmet coffees, homemade pastries, salads, sandwiches, bottled soft drinks, chips, candies and other snacks. Cisco campus - The college dining hall is located in the north end of Wrangler Hall. The dining hall serves three meals per day, except on Sunday, and both room and board are required of all resident students. (Commuter meal plans are available. See dining hall personnel or Student Life for more information.) CISCOCOLLEGE 15 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENTUNION BUILDING (SUB) (Cisco campus only) The Student Union functions as the principal social and recreat ion area of the campus. College dances and other activit ies are held in the SUBthroughout the year. The fac ilities of the Student Union Building include a lounge area, big-screen TV areas, a Cyber-Cafe, ballroom, mail room, snack bar, and bookstore. The operating hou rs of the SUB are: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Friday 2:00 p.m . - 12 :00 a.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m . -11 :00 p.m. Sunday LOSTAND FOUND A lost and found service is provided by the College on the Cisco campus in the Snack Bar in the Student Union Building. The Abilene campus keeps an unoffi cial Lost & Found box at the front desk. Unclaimed lost and found items will be held for a reasonable length of t ime and then disposed of as seen fit. It is suggested that you provide identifiable informat ion on all valuables. Do not leave books or other valuables in unlocked cars. CASHINGOF STUDENTCHECKS(Cisco campus only) For the convenience of our students, the business office located in the Harrell Fine Arts Building will cash personal checks from students for amounts up to $50 and persona l checks from parents for amounts up to $100 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No third party checks wil l be cashed. A student ID or drivers license will be requ ired for ident ification . Returned check amounts are put on the student's account and sent immediate ly to a collection agency. No student or parent checks will be cashed the last two weeks of each semester . HONOR STUDENTRECOGNITION DEAN'S LIST The Dean's List, the purpose of wh ich is to honor those students whose academic achievements are worthy of recognition , is published after each regular semester. Eligibility is dete rmined by (1) a grade point average of at least 3.500 and below 4.000 (2) no grade lower than a "C" (3) the student's being enrolled in at least twe lve semester hours of academic work or a full -time techn ical program . The grade po int average is determ ined by dividing the to t al points earned by the number of hours attempted . PRESIDENT'S LIST The President's List is publ ished after each regular semester and includes the name of all students who achieve a 4.000 grade point average and are enro lled in at least twelve semester hours or a fu ll-time technica l program. CISCOCOLLEGE 16 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK HEALTHCARE The College does not provide health care or facilities. Students becoming ill or receiving injuries are referred to the emergency room of the local hospital or they may consult a physician of their choice. STUDENT INSURANCE Various insurance companies offer health insurance and hospitalization plans tailored for college students. Brochures may be requested at the front desk on the Abilene campus and in the Student Life office on the Cisco campus. STUDENT SERVICES The purpose of Cisco College and the fundamental reason for student enrollment is education, intellectual, career, and social development . The mission of Student Services is to prov ide a program of information, events, and experiences that supplements the purpose of the college. Institutional goals in pursuit of this mission are to: 1. Provide an academic advising program to assist students in the development of educational plans that are compatible with the ir life goals, 2. Provide a career planning and placement program to assist students in developing, evaluating, and implementing career plans, 3. Provide counseling services which maximize the potential of individual students to benefit from their college experience, 4. Provide a student activities program to enhance student's college experience, 5. Provide a financial aid program so that education at Cisco College will be accessible to a broad spectrum of students. COUNSELINGDEPARTMENT ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Cisco College utilizes a faculty advising system. Students who have not completed all sections of the Texas Success Initiative are required to see an advisor every semester for assistance with course selection. Students who are exempt or have passed all parts of the Texas Success Initiative are encouraged to seek advising every semester. Both locations have fu ll-time counselors available yearround to draw up degree plans, provide university and college requ irements and to assist in setting up course plans and schedules for students. Catalogs and admission info rmation are maintained on most colleges and universities in Texas for students to browse dur ing regular hours. College Transitions Centers, open on both campuses, provide assistance to students interested in transferring to a university. Counselors are also available to assist with course placement based on Texas Success Initiative Test scores. CISCOCOLLEGE 17 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK TESTINGAND PLACEMENT The Counseling Department is responsible for administering several test ing programs . Cisco College is a test site for the TSI Assessment (both locations) and the GED (Cisco only). Assistance in administering correspondence exams and Virtual College of Texas exams is available by prio r arrangements with the Counseling Department. Information on course placement based on Texas Success Initiat ive scores is also available through the Counseling Department. CAREERCOUNSELING Students who are undecided about their educational intent may avail themselves of several services of the Counseling Department : 1) The Counseling Department offers career test ing utiliz ing interest inventor ies to assist students in making a career choice. At present students are not charged for career inventories; 2) The Counseling Department along with the library maintains career information and resources on a variety of occupations and careers; 3) Counselors are available to assist technical graduates with job search skills such as resume writing, interview skills and finding job open ings. Full and part-time job openings in the community are also maintained by the Counseling Department. These services are also provided at no charge to students . ORIENTATION The Counseling and Student SuccessProgram Departments are responsible for a new student orientation program called to assist first-time college students with the transition to college. Covered at orientation are general academic terminology and information, tutoring, balancing work and school, programs and services offered at Cisco College, Texas SuccessInitiative requirements, course advisement, institutional procedures and policies, and the registrat ion process. STUDENT SUCCESSPROGRAMS The goals for the programs included as Student Success Programs are to enhance and undergird the academic experience of Cisco College students. Some of the programs in this area include tutoring, academic recovery, Early Alert/Academic Intervention , SuccessSeminars, Wrang ler SuccessNewsletters , and PB/College Readiness related programs. TUTORING Peer tutoring in select subjects where there is a demand and where tutors are available is provided by the Counseling Department in the fall and spring semesters. Hours and locations will vary and wi ll generally be posted by the second week of the semester. There is no charge for students to util ize tutoring services. Students interested in being a tutor should see the Director of Student Successat their location. Faculty members should also be availab le outside of class to provide assistance. CISCOCOLLEGE 18 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK PERSONALCOUNSELING Counselors are available to prov ide short-term assistance to help students address issues that may be hindering them in succeeding in college. There is no charge for this service but this counseling is limited in nature and length, and in some cases a student will be referred to commun ity resources to better address their issues. SPECIALPOPULATIONS It is the pol icy of Cisco College to identify and provide services to students qualifying as "Special Student Populations." Defined by Federal law, these populations include students with disabilities, students who are economically or educationa lly disadvantaged, and students with limited English profi ciency. Services for qualified individuals may include appropriate educational accommodations , community referrals , and job placement. A student who meets the definition of a "Special Population" student should contact the Special Populations Coordinator at their location. GUARANTEEOF JOB COMPETENCY Cisco College guarantees that persons receiving an Associate of App lied Science (AAS) degree in a technical program will have at the time of graduation the technical j ob skills necessary to enter into employment. If a recipient of an AAS is judged by his/her employer to be lacking in techn ical job skills identified as exit competencies for the specific degree program, the graduate will be provided up to 12 tuition-free credit hours of additional skill tra ining by Cisco College. Full information regarding the procedures and definitions of this guarantee can be obtained from the VP of Learning Services DISTANCELEARNING In pursuit of its stated purpose "to offer post-secondary educat ional opportunities to those cit izens who are able to benefit from its programs and services," Cisco College attempts to be inclusive and flexible in its offerings reaching out to all persons. The College offers educational programs and services to the constituents of its service area from the home campus at Cisco, at out-of-district locat ions, via multimedia instruction, online instruction and through interactive television classrooms. In all activities the College seeks to operate as one institution integrating policy, procedure , personnel, services, and programs as appropriate to the location, circumstance, and need . In all activities, institutiona l goals and objectives, especially for educat ional offer ings, seek to achieve the same expected educational outcomes; appropriate assessment procedures seek to evaluate effect iveness in meeting the needs of const ituents and for the improvement of institutional programs and services. Persons interested in distance learning courses should contact the Dean of Distance Learning. FINANCIALAID Cisco College offers financial aid based upon two award rationales: 1) federal , state, and institut ional aid based upon documented financial need, and 2) institutional aid based upon merit and/or participation in a college activity. CISCOCOLLEGE 19 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK The following listing very briefly ident ifies the different financial aid programs. Complete information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or other college offices as noted below. FINANCIAL NEED BASEDPROGRAMS Application for need based financial aid requires an analysis of the student's financial circumstances to determine need. The application process used by Cisco College to perform the analysis is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSAapplication form is available from the college, high school counselors, and other financial aid offices. PELLGRANT - The Pell Grant is a federal student aid program designed to provide an eligible student with a foundation of aid to help pay for his/her first undergraduate degree. The money is provided by those persons paying federal taxes. Eligibility is determined by need analysis (FAFSA),and the award amount is based upon the documented financial need, the number of hours in which a student is enrolled, and the annual federal award schedule. SEOG - The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a federal grant designed to help students with an "exceptional" financial need pursuing the ir first undergraduate degree. Eligibility and amount is determined by documented need (FAFSA)and Cisco College. TPEG - The Texas Public Education Grant is funded through tuition payments at Cisco College to assist students demonstrating financial need. Eligibility and amount is determined by documented need {FAFSA)and Cisco College. TEOG - Texas Education Opportunity Grant is to provide grant money to enable well-prepared eligible students to attend college. Documented need (FAFSA) and Cisco College determine eligibility and amount. CWS - College Work-study is a joint federal and Cisco College program financed with both federal and college funds. The program is designed to provide campus employment to students demonstrating financial need. A college work-study student will generally work 10/12 hours per week with work hours arranged to fit the student's academic schedule. The rate of pay is usually minimum wage, and the student is paid monthly. Eligibility is determined by documented need {FAFSA),and application for a work-study position is made at the college Financial Aid Office. LOANS Cisco College has been processing student loans through the Federal Direct Loan Program since the 2010-2011 school year. This program replaced the Federal Stafford Student Loan program. Note the following information regarding the Federal Direct Loan Program: • The Direct Loan Program is funded directly by the Federal government, thereby eliminating some of the confusion by offering a single source and process for federal loans. CISCOCOLLEGE 20 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK • • Direct loans are not sold by the Federal Government; borrowers will know who holds their loan during repayment. In addition, prior borrowers can consolidate Federal Stafford Loans with their Direct Loans, enabling them to track their loans with one lender instead of multiple lenders. Direct Loan offers a Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and an income-based repayment option for students in certain public service professions or who have low incomes. All students must complete a new Entrance Counseling and a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the 2015-2016 school years along with a loan request form for Cisco College. Loan request forms may be found on the Cisco College web site under Financial Aid. Go toe-forms on line and complete a 20152016 loan request packet and submit to the Financial Aid office. VETERAN'SPROGRAM Cisco College is approved as a college in which veterans may enroll for degree courses or for technical study. Educational assistance is available to veterans while attending college. Veterans should make application for benefits with Cisco College in advance of registration. REHABILITATIONASSISTANCE The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (D.A.R.S.)offers financial assistance for tuition and non-refundable fees in addition to services for students, who have qual ified disabilities, provided the vocational objective selected by the student has been approved by D.A.R.S. Through this State agency, rehabilitation services are available to assist disabled persons to become employable. Applications for this type of assistance should be made to the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Abilene Field Office, 1969 Industrial Blvd. Abilene, TX 79602. The Abilene phone numbers are (800) 269-2657 or (325) 690-3823. Other offices may be located by contacting D.A.R.S., 4800 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78756, (800) 628-5115. Application for this type of assistance should be made to the nearest Rehabilitation office. INSTITUTIONAL AID Valedictorian/Salutatorian This grant is awarded each year to the highest ranking and second highest ranking graduate from any Texas high school and is available to a student only for the year following graduation. Students receiving these grants will receive waiver of tuition and fees. Departmental Scholarships The following departments offer scholarships in varying amounts to selected students: Agriculture, Auto Mechanics, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Language Arts, Mathematics, Office & Computer Technology, Sciences, and Social Sciences. CISCOCOLLEGE 21 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Interested students can telephone {254) 442-5000 and ask to speak with the chairperson of the desired department or write Chairperson, Department of Cisco College, 101 College Heights, Cisco, Texas 76437. Athletic and Fine Arts Activity Grants A number of students are awarded activity grants each semester fo r their part icipation in a college sponsored program in athletics or fine arts. Awards are granted for participation in: Football, women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, women's softball, baseball, men's and women's cheerleading, men's and women's athletic tra ining, Wrangler Belles (girl's drill team), and band. For information and application, students should contact the appropriate directo r or coach of the activity in which they are interested by telephone (254) 442-5000 or mail. Room Waiver Students from certain counties in Texas may be eligible for a room waiver scholarship. This award is for first time entering students wishing to enroll as fu ll-time students, live in college housing, and are receiving no other institutional aid. For information regarding the deta ils of this program, contact the Counselor's Office CISCOROTARYCLUB(Cisco campus only) The Cisco Rotary Club gives a tuition scholarship each year to a worthy student. This scholarship is based on the student's need, academic background, and leadership. M.S. DOSSSCHOLARSHIP(Abilene campus only) For students who live in the West Central Texas area. Students may be in academic or technical programs. STUDENT ACTIVITIES Cisco College provides a program of student activities designed to supplement the educational program of Cisco College. A variety of activities in which students may participate are made available during the fall and spring semesters. Abilene campus - Each year a student/faculty committee selects and organizes various activities for the fall and spring semesters to reflect the interests of the student body at the Abilene Educational Center. Examples of past activities are speaker forums, a fine arts fair, cook-outs, blood drives, a writing symposium, etc. An effort is also made to include Abilene students in some of the Cisco Campus activities CISCOCOLLEGE 22 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK such as Ranch Day and the spring awards program. Some activities are published in the school calendar, and the others are announced throughout the semester. Cisco campu s - The Student Services Off ice and the Student Government are responsib le for the planning of many activities such as sports events, concerts and recitals, social events such as dances, parties and banquets, as wel l as many other diverse activit ies. Individual clubs and organizations also contr ibute to the calendar of student activities. Representatives of the Student Government Association are appoint ed by the SGA president to serve on various comm ittees . All student activities must have faculty or staff supervision. The Dean of Students and/or the Director of Student Activities are responsible for all activities sponsored by the Student Life Department . Faculty and staff who sponsor student organizations are responsible for that student activity on and off campus. To ensure security and safety measures are in place, any activity not on the school calendar must be approved by the Dean of Students. To reserve a building or a portion of a bui lding, a building use form must be comp leted, filed and approva l given. The forms may be secured from and returned t o the Executive Secretary to the President in Cisco or the Office Coordinator in Abi lene. PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS Campus life at Cisco College wou ld not be complete w ithout the many performing arts presentations that students enjoy as part icipants and spectators. The college offers a wide range of programs sponsored by the Performing Arts Department each fall and spring semester. An act ive theater program produces plays during the academic year and takes part in a semi-professional theater company each summer. The Wrangler Band performs at various times as march ing band, concert band, swing band and country western band. This versati lity takes place at sports events, parades and goodw ill tours. For the past several years the Band and Wrangler Belles, college dance-dr ill team, have performed in nationally watched parades such as Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and in London, England, as well as in Hawaii. The College Art Department offers it s talents to the college and local commun ity with an annual art exhibit including an opening night reception. Each student at Cisco College with an interest in one of the areas of music, theater or art is invited by the Performing Arts Department to seriously consider ta king an active part . Scholarships are available. WRANGLERBELLES The world-famous Wrangler Belles are a precision dance/drill team wh ich performs for college footbal l games, basketba ll games, parades, shows, and ot her events during the school year. The college offers scholarships to the girls chosen to be members of the Wrangler Belles. CISCOCOLLEGE 23 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK SPORTSACTIVITIES INTERCOLLEGIAT E ATHLETICS Cisco College is a member of the Southwest Junior College Football Association and the National Junior College Athlet ic Associat ion. The college plays inte rcollegiate sports in footba ll, women's basketball, women's volleyball , women's softba ll, men's and women's soccer, and men's baseball. Tuit ion grants and other financial aids are available in each of the above interco llegiate sports. Interest ed students are invited to contact the Athle t ic Director for full information. INTRAMURAL SPORTS The intramural sports program is sports compet ition between students of Cisco College. All Cisco College students are eligible to part icipate. The intramural program is coord inated by the Dean of Students. Interested persons should contact that office. All Cisco College students/fac ulty/staff are invited and encouraged to take part in the intramu ral sports program . CAMPUS CLUBSAND ORGANIZATIONS Cisco College offers a variety of clubs and organizations to meet t he needs and interests of the student body . The follow ing organizations are those which have been off icially recognized by the college. The degree of activity varies with t he inte rest expressed by the st udent body dur ing any given year. STUDENTAFFAIRS(Cisco) Student Government Association Blue Jackets Service Club Dormitory Councils Caf eter ia Council HONOR SOCIETIES(Cisco & Abilene) Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Delta Mu Who's Who in Amer ican Colleges CLUBSAND ORGANIZATIONS (Abilene) Writer's Guild (Creative Writing) Science Club Service Learning Photography Forensics Computer Users Club CISCOCOLLEGE 24 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK International Students Future Teachers DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (Cisco) Agriculture Club Art Club PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS Wrangler Belles Wrangler Band Jazz Band Guys and Gals Theater Lady Wrangler Basketball Wrangler Football Lady Wrangler Volleyball Lady Wrangler Softball Wrangler Baseball Wrangler and Lady Wrangler Soccer RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (Cisco) Baptist Student Union Fellowship of Christian Athletes STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION According to its constitution, the purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to " ... represent the student body at Cisco College, to initiate and sponsor campus activities, and to promote school spirit." SGA is the student's organization, and membership is open to any student of Cisco College. The association operates under the provisions of its constitution and the sponsorship of the Director for Student Activities. SGA performs a number of important functions. Members serve on various decision-making committees. It offers a means for students to become integrated into the student body and student life. It offers an opportunity for students to learn leadership skills, and it offers the means for the students to plan and implement various student activities; and, thro ugh its elected officers, it is the official voice which the students may use to bring the ir concerns to the attention of the proper college personnel and affect institutional decision-making. Over the years, the Student Government Association has performed vital services for the college community. The College supports its operation and urges each student to consider taking an active part in the association. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS' FUNDS All money collected by student organ izations shall be placed on deposit with the Business Office as soon as practical after collection. Cash payments will not be made from the money collected. The money will be counted, a receipt will be issued at the time of deposit, and the deposit recorded in an account CISCOCOLLEGE 25 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK maintained for each organization's receipts and disbursements. In the event checks are returned from the bank for any reason, the amount of the check wi ll be deducted by the Business Office from the account in which it was deposited . The Business Off ice will make a reasonable effort to collect sums represented by checks; however, the ultimate responsibility rests with the organization involved and its faculty sponsor . Disbursements will be made through the Business Office by check requests. Check request forms are to be obtained from the Business Off ice and must contain the follow ing information when presented fo r processing: name of organ ization, date, proper name of payee, purpose of withdrawa l, amount to be paid, proper signatures authorizing disbursement. The Business Off ice requires two days for processing time on all requests for funds. Organizations are asked to schedule their requests accordingly . Checks will not be processed for any account that does not have adequate funds to cover the requested amount. HOW TO ACTIVATE CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS If a group of students have a common interest in a certa in subject or act ivity such as foreign language, business, etc., they may activate a club to further that interest. In order to do th is, they must discuss the ir organization with the Dean of Students . Upon the approval of the administration, they must organize themselves, obta in faculty sponsors, and write a charter for the organization. This charter must include such information as the club's purpose, goals, organization, and activit ies. This charter must be subm itted to the Dean of Students . The organization becomes a recognized campus organ ization with the approva l of the charter by the Dean of Students. COLLEGEP OLICIESAND R EGULATIONS STUDENT IDENTIFICATIO N CARD All students w ill be issued a student identification card at registration. All dormito ry students are to carry a valid identification card. Valid Cisco College ID cards wil l be required for all college residence students util izing a housing meal plan. The first ID card will be made free for all students . Replacement cards will be made in the Student Life Office on the Cisco Campus and at the Front Desk on the Abilene at a cost of $5.00. Theft or unauthor ized use of a card belonging to anot her student is cause fo r disciplinary action. Theft or loss of an ID card should be reported to the Student Life Off ice. SUMMON S TO AN OFFICE At times it may become necessary for a student to be requested to report to an administrative or faculty office . The summons may be t ransmitted by a call slip through an instructor, Residence Hall supervisor, by telephone, or letter. The college will make wr itten communicat ion w ith off-campus students at his/her home address and wit h resident stude nts through the post office in the SUB(All resident st udents CISCOCOLLEGE 26 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK are responsible for periodically checking at the post office for mail). Any student who fails to heed a summons to report to an administrative official or faculty office may be subjected to immediate suspension from the college or other disciplinary action. CREDITSCHEDULE,TUITION & MANDATORY FEES Cisco College students who officially drop a course or courses and remain enrolled, or who officially withdraw from all courses shall have their mandatory tu ition and fees credited according to the following schedule: FALLAND SPRING SEMESTERS Prior to the first class day During class days one to fifteen During class days sixteen to twenty After the twentieth class day 100% 70% 25% None SUMMER SEMESTERS Prior to the first class day During class days one to five During class days six and seven After the seventh class day 100% 70% 25% None FLEXENTRYAND NON-SEMESTER-LENGTHCOURSES Prior to the first class day 100% After first class day refer to table provided by College Class days refer to the number of calendar days the College normally meets for classes, not the days a particular course meets. If a class is canceled by the college, 100% of tuition and fees will be refunded. Late registering students will have the time already elapsed in the semester counted against them. Overpayments will be paid approximately 45 days after the semester begins. REFUND POLICY If a class is canceled by the college, 100 percent of tuition and fees will be refunded. Refunds will be mailed to the student's permanent address on file. TITLE IV REFUND POLICY It is the policy of Cisco College for those students receiving Title IV aid who withdraw on or before the 60 percent point in time of the payment period (or enrollment period) in which he or she received the CISCOCOLLEGE 27 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Title IV aid, a statutory refund will be calculated in accordance with the final regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations as published in the November 1, 1999, Federal Register. As set forth by the statutory language of Section 484B of the Higher Education Authority, refunds will be calculated according to the following formula. Step One: Determine the percentage of the payment period (or period of enrollment) the student attended before withdrawing. Step Two: Determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by multiplying the total Title IV aid (other than FWS)for wh ich the student qualified by the percentage of time enrolled. Step Three: Compare the amount earned to the amount disbursed. If less aid was disbursed than was earned, the student may receive a late disbursement for the difference. If more aid was disbursed than was earned, determine the amount of Title IV aid that must be returned (i.e. that was earned) by subtracting the earned amount from the amount actua lly disbursed. Step Four: Allocate the responsibility for returning unearned aid between the school and the student according to the portion of disbursed aid that could have been used to cover institutional charges and the portion that could have been disbursed direct ly to the student once institutional charges were covered. Step Five: Distribute the unearned aid back to the Tit le IV programs in accordance with the regulations established by Section 484B. STUDENT ATIENDANCE Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary for satisfactory work. It is the responsib ility of the professor to keep an accurate and comprehensive record of attendance. Cisco College recognizes that absence from class may occur due to illness, death or illness in the immediate family, observance of a religious holiday, or participation in a college-sponsored activity. (Absences due to participation in a college-sponsored activity must be authorized by the Vice President of Learning Services.) When absences occur due to the above-stated reasons, the student is allowed to make up work missed; the professor may requ ire the work to be made up within two weeks from its original due date. During a regular Fall or Spring semester, the following requirements apply for face-to-face classes. For a class that meets three times per week, a student is allowed six absences. For a class that meets two times per week, a student is allowed four absences. For a class that meets one time per week, a student is allowed two absences. If a student misses one more than the allowed number of absences, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or fa ilure to make up work due to absences. For online or hybrid courses, a student may be dropped after he/she fails to accessthe course web site and/or participate in the class for a two-week period, and the professor deems the student to be fail ing. CISCOCOLLEGE 28 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK During a Summer I or II regular face-to-face class, a student is allowed two absences. Upon the third absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. For any Mini-mester or summer night class, a student is allowed one absence. Upon the second absence, he/she may be dropped from the class if the professor deems the student to be failing due to excessive absences and/or failure to make up work due to absences. Any student who ceases to attend class without officially withdrawing through the Admissions Office is subject to a grade of "F." The student will receive a grade of "W" for the course if withdrawn before the "last day to drop with a "W," and an "F" if withdrawn after "the last day to drop with a "W." Three tardies may constitute an absence. Absences immediately before or after a holiday may be counted as double absences. GRADE REPORTS Grade and values are as follows: GRADE A B C D* F W VALUE GRADEPOINTSPERSEMESTERHOUR 4 90-100 80-89 3 70-79 2 60-69 1 Below 60 O Dropped Course 0 Incomplete 0 *The grade of "D" may not transfer to some senior colleges; the policy on transferring "D" varies. The grade of " I" must be removed during the next regular semester (Spring or Fall) or it automatically becomes an "F." To earn credit in a course, a student must earn a semester grade of not less than "D." *MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS - (See Cisco College Catalog) LATEREGISTRATION All students are urged to register at the assigned time. Students registering after classes start will be subject to a late registration fee of $30. Students registering late may have difficulty in enrolling in desired courses. SCHEDULECHANGES Schedule changes will be allowed on dates shown on the General College Calendar which can be found on the College website . Permission to change classes must be obtained from the Dean of Enrollmen t Management. This will be allowed only under extenuating circumstances. Each schedule change is CISCOCOLLEGE 29 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK subject to a $10 fee. DROPPING COURSES A student may drop a course with the permission of his/her advisor and the Dean of Enrollment Management, before the twelfth class day. A fee of $10 will be charged for each course dropped. WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE Should circumstances require that a student totally withdraw from the college prio r to the giving of final examinations, he/she must officially withdraw through the admissions office. Any student who stops attending class and who fails to officially withdraw is subject to a grade of "F" in each course. ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL Cisco College reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student from a class, a course, or from the College in circumstances such as: 1. Unmet financial obligation(s) to the College, 2. Health reasons that constitute a danger to self, to others, pending the outcome of competent med ical evaluation and/or treatment, 3. A threat to the safety, life, or property of members of the academic community including act(s) in violation of federal, state, civil or criminal laws or city ordinances regard less of whether the act occurred on or off campus and regardless of whether the individual is ultimately convicted of the act, 4. Prevention or the disruption of the educational process, 5. Suspension or expulsion from the College, and/or 6. Failure to respond to an official summons from a College official. The withdrawn student may also be removed from the campus and barred from re-enrollment until such time as specific conditions have been met. The penalty may be imposed effective with the date of the circumstance and/or violation, or as otherwise appropriate. TRANSCRIPT OF WORK A written request signed by the student is required for Cisco College to send a transcript of the student's permanent record to another college. There is no additional charge for transcripts sent through regular postal service. There will be a $20 charge for transcripts sent by fax and a $25 fee for one-day (overnight) transmission of transcripts. A transcript will not be sent for any student who has not made satisfactory arrangements for payment of all financial obligations to the College. PRIVACY OF INFORMATION Under the "Fami ly Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" the following is designated as directory CISCOCOLLEGE 30 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK info rmation and may be made public unless the student desires t o withhold all or any portion of it: Student 's name, local address, home address, te lephone listing, date and place of birt h, major field of study, participation in officia lly recognized activities and sports, dates of college attendance, degrees and awards received, photographs, and the most recent previous educat ional agency or insti tution attended by the student . Any student wish ing to w ithhold any or all of this information should fi ll out, in person, the appropriate form, available at the Admissions Office, w ithin 10 days after th e first class day. NOTICE TO STUDENTS Cisco College compl ies with the Family Educational and Privacy Act Rights of 1974 as amended {FERPA) which prov ides that all students and former students of Cisco College have the right to inspect their educationa l records (including records, files, documents, and other materia ls that contain informat ion direct ly related to students and are mainta ined by an educationa l agency or institution or by a person acting for such agency or institut ion). Responsibility for protection of the privacy of student educat ion records rests primari ly with the Dean of Enrollment M anagement . Under the law, at the post-secondary level, parents have no inherent rights to inspect a student's educationa l records. This right is solely limited to the student. Outl ined below are limitations wh ich exist on students' rights to inspect and review their education records as published in the Guidelines for Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended, Revised Edition 1995, a publication of the American Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Off icers. STUDENTS' ACCESS TO THEIR EDUCATION RECORDS All students have the right to review the ir educational records with the following except ions as outl ined by FERPA: 1. Financial information subm itted by parents, 2. Confidential letters and recommendat ions placed in their fi les prior to January 1, 1975, provided these letters were collected under established pol icies of confident iality and were used only for the purposes for which specifica lly collected, 3. Confidenti al lette rs and statement of recommenda t ion, placed in the records after January 1, 1975, to which the students have waived the ir right to inspect and review and t hat are related to the students ' admissions, applicat ion for employment or job placement, or receipt of honors. 4. Education records conta ining informa ti on about more than one student; however, in such cases the institution must perm it accessto that part of the record wh ich pertains only to the inqu iring student . To review records, students and former students may go to the appropr iate offi ce of record (Examples: Admissions Off ice; Financial Aid Office), present a valid photo identification card and ask to review the record. If it is an inappropr iate t ime to retrieve t he record on short notice, st udents may be requested to comp lete a " Request to Review Education Records" form. Because of various circumstances, the College may delay to a maximum of 45 days the release of the records for review. The College is not CISCOCOLLEGE 31 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK required to provide access to records of applicants fo r admission who are denied acceptance or, if accepted, do not attend . NOTICE TO STUDENTSREGARDINGSOCIALSECURITY NUMBERS Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.522a} requ ires that when any Federal, State, or local government agency requests an ind ividual to disclose his/her social security account number, that ind ividual must also be advised whether that disclosure is mandatory or volunta ry, by what statutory or other autho rity the number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. Accordingly, students, or appl icants for adm ission as students, are advised that disclosure of a student's social security account number (SSAN) is required as a condition for admission as a student at Cisco College, in view of t he practica l adm inistrative difficu lties which wou ld be encountered in mainta ining adequate student records without the continued use of the SSAN. The SSANis used to verify the identity of the student, and as a student account number (identifier) in order to record necessary data accurately . As an identifier , the SSAN is requ ired for such activities as determin ing and recording elig ibility for admission as a student, determining and recording eligibility for student financial assistance to include loans, scholarships and grants, record ing entit lement to and payment of scholarships, grants, allowances, issuing student identification cards, and such other related requirements wh ich may arise. Author ity for requ iring the disclosure of a studen t's SSANis grounded on section 7(a)(2) of the Privacy Act, which provides that an agency may continue to require disclosure of an individual's SSAN as a cond ition for the granting of a right, benefit , or privilege provided by law where the agency required this disclosure under statute or regu lation prior to January 1, 1975, in order to verify the identity of an indiv idual. Cisco College has, for several years, consistently required the disclosure of the SSAN on student application fo rms, and other necessary student forms and documents used pursuant to statutes passed by the State of Texas and United States, and regulat ions adopted by the agencies of the State of Texas and United States, and the Board of Regents of Cisco College. USE OF COLLEGEFACILITIES Any student , organization, or a group of individuals, officially recognized or otherwise, who want t o use college facilities must obtain written perm ission from the Executive Assistant to the President in Cisco or the Director of AECOperations in Abilene at least one week in advance. Request for permission is to be init iated through the appropriate sponsor or office responsible for the student group. SOLICITING Abilene Campus - Permission from the Provost must be obtained to solicit or distribute advertising, other printed mate rial, or handbills at the Abilene Educational Center. CISCOCOLLEGE 32 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Cisco Campus - Permission from the Dean of Students must be obtained to solicit or distribute advertising, other printed material, or handbills on the Cisco campus. MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS All state laws and Cisco College regulations governing the use of motor vehicles are to be complied with on all parts of the campus at all hours of the day and night. THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON ALL PARTS OF THE CAMPUS IS 20 M .P.H. Cisco College assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on the campus. An effort, however, wi ll be made by the college to protect all vehicles and property. Should any damage or theft occur, it should be reported as soon as possible to the Dean of Students. The College reserves the right to impound, or have impounded, any vehicle which is parked in a manner dangerous to vehicu lar or pedestrian traffic or is otherwise in violation of college traffic regulations. The vehicle owner will be responsible for the cost involved in removing, impounding, and storing such vehicles. GENERAL VIOLATIONS 1. Parking in any area not designated and marked for parking. Cannot park in handicapped designated areas or areas marked in YELLOW. 2. Parking in an area reserved for other persons and uses. 3. Parking or driving on the grass or grounds of the college. 4. Driving without a valid driver's license. 5. Exceeding the speed limit of 20 m.p.h., burning-off, or other reckless dr iving. 6. Any other violation defined in the official Texas Motor Vehicle Laws Booklet . ALWAYS KEEPYOUR CAR LOCKEDAND MARK VALUABLESAND AUTO ACCESSORIES SO THEY MAY BE IDENTIFIED. STUDENT COMPUTER USE POLICY I. PURPOSE A. To remain compet it ive, better serve and provide our students with the best tools to do the ir academic work, Cisco College makes available to our students access to one or more forms of electronic media and services, which may include computers, e-mail, telephones, voicema il, fax machines, external electronic bullet in boards, wire services, online services, intranet, Internet and the World Wide Web. B. Cisco College encourages the use of these media and associated services because they can make communicat ion more efficient and effect ive and because they are valuable sources of CISCOCOLLEGE 33 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK infor mation. However, all students and everyone connected with the college should remember that electron ic media and services prov ided by the college are college property and the ir purpose is to facilitate and support school business. All computer users have the responsib ility to use these resources in a professiona l, ethica l, and lawfu l manner. C. To help all students make responsible decisions, the following guidelines have been establ ished fo r using e-mail and the Internet. No pol icy can lay down rules to cover every possible situat ion . Instead, it is designed to express Cisco College philosophy and set forth general principles when using electronic media and services. II. PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS Electronic media cannot be used for knowing ly transmitting, commun ication that is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ill. retrieving, or stor ing any Discriminatory or harassing; Derogatory to any individual or group; Obscene, sexually explicit or pornographic; Defamatory or threaten ing; In violat ion of any license governing the use of software ; or Engaged in for any purpose that is illegal or contrary to Cisco College's pol icy or business interests . PERSONAL USE The computers , electronic med ia and services provided by Cisco College are primar ily for academic use to assist students in the perfo rmance of their studies. Limited, occasional, or incidental use of electron ic media (sending or receiving) for personal, nonacademic purposes is understandab le and acceptab le, and all such use should be done in a manner that does not negatively affect the systems' use for the ir intended purposes. However, students are expected to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and not abuse this privilege. See section four for additional informat ion. IV. ACCESS TO STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS A. Generally, elect ronic information created and/or communicated by a student using e-mail, word processing, ut ility programs, spreadsheets, voicema il, te lephones, Internet and bul let in board system access, and similar electronic med ia is not reviewed by the college . However, the following conditions should be noted: Cisco College does rout inely gather logs for most electron ic activities or monito r student communica ti ons directly, e.g., sites accessed, upload/download content , and t ime at wh ich transfers are made, for the following purposes: 1. Cost analysis; 2. Resource allocat ion; 3. Opti mum technical management of information resources; and CISCOCOLLEGE 34 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 4. Detecting patterns of use that indicate students are violating company policies or engaging in illegal activity. B. Cisco College reserves the right, at its discretion, to review any student's electronic files and messages to the extent necessary to ensure electronic media and services are being used in compliance with the law, this policy and other college policies. C. Students should not assume electronic communications are completely private. Accordingly, if they have sensitive information to tra nsmit , they should use other means. V. SOFTWARE To prevent computer viruses from being transmitted through the school's computer system, unauthorized downloading of any unauthorized software is strictly prohibited . Only software registered through Cisco College may be downloaded . Students should contact the system administrator if they have any questions. VI. SECURITY/APPROPRIATE USE A. Students must respect the confidentiality of other individuals' electronic communications. Except in cases in which explicit authorization has been granted by school administration, students are prohibited from engaging in, or attempting to engage in: 1. Monitoring or inte rcepting the files or electronic communications of other students or third parties; 2. Hacking or obtaining accessto systems or accounts they are not authorized to use; 3. Using other people's log-ins or passwords; and 4. Breaching, testing, or monitoring computer or network security measures. B. No e-mail or other electronic communications can be sent that attempt to hide the identity of the sender or represent the sender as someone else. C. Electronic media and services should not be used in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to accessand use the system. D. Anyone obtaining electronic accessto other companies' or individuals' materials must respect all copyrights and cannot copy, retrieve, modify or forward copyrighted materials except as permitted by the copyright owner. Respect for the intellectual work of others has traditionally been essential to the mission of colleges and universities. We do not tolerate plagiarism, and we do not condone unauthorized copying of software, including programs, applications, databases and code. VII. PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE FORUMS A. Students should remember that any messages or information sent on school-provided facilities to one or more individuals via an electronic network-for example, Internet mailing CISCOCOLLEGE 35 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK lists, bulletin boards, and online services-are Cisco College. statement s ident ifiable and attributable to B. Cisco College recognizes that participation in some forums might be important to the performance of a student's research. VIII. VIOLATIONS Any student who abuses the privilege of his/her access to e-mail or the Internet in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, including possible term ination of enrollment, legal action, and criminal liability. IX. STUDENT AGREEMENT ON USE OF E-MAIL AND THE INTERNET Students will sign an agreement stating that they have read, understand , and agree to comply with the fo regoing policies, rules, and conditions governing the use of the schools computer and telecommunications equipment and services; that they understand that they have no expectation of privacy when using any of the telecommun ication equipment or services; that they are aware that violations of this guideline on appropriate use of the e-mail and Internet systems may subj ect them to disciplinary action, including termination from enrollment, legal action and criminal liabi lity; that they understand that their use of the e-mail and Internet may reflect on the image of Cisco College; and that they understand that this policy can be amended at any time. IMMUNIZATIONS Cisco College in compliance with Texas Education Code, Section 51.9192, Subchapter Z, which regu lates the requirement for bacterial meningitis vaccination, will require first-time or transfer students enrolling in a publ ic, private, or independent institution of higher education who will reside in, or has applied for and been approved to reside in, an on-campus student housing facility or the student's parent or guardian to provide to the Cisco College Office of Student Life a certificate signed by a health practitioner indicating the student has been vaccinated against bacterial mening itis. Cisco College and the Texas Education Code makes these prov isions applicable to first-time students only enroll ing or transferring to Cisco College or any other public, private, or independent institution of higher educat ion in Texas on or after January 1, 2010. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BACTERIALMENINGITIS This informat ion is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially dead ly disease that can progress extreme ly fast - so take utmost caution. It is an inflammat ion of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacter ia that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Amer icans each year, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. There is a treatmen t, but t hose who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities. CISCOCOLLEGE 36 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? • High fever • Rash or purple patches on skin • Light sensitivity • Confusion and sleepiness • Lethargy • Sever headache • Vomiting • Stiff neck • Nausea • Seizures There may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin . These can occur anywhere on the body. The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention. HOW IS BACTERIAL MENINGITIS DIAGNOSED? Diagnosis is made by a medical provider and is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory results from spinal fluid and blood tests. Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery. HOW IS THE DISEASETRANSMITIED? The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes , etc.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions. HOW DO YOU INCREASE YOUR RISK OF GETIING BACTERIAL MENINGITIS? • Exposure to saliva by sharing cigarettes, water bottles, eating utensils, food, kissing, etc. • Living in close conditions (such as sharing a room/suite in a dorm or group home). WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLECONSEQUENCES OF THE DISEASE? • • • • • • • • • Death (in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead) Permanent brain damage Kidney failure Learning disability Hearing loss, blindness Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation Gangrene Coma Convulsions CISCOCOLLEGE 37 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK CAN THE DISEASE BE TREATED? Antibiotic treatment, if received early, can save lives and chances of recovery are increased. However, permanent disability or death can still occur. Vaccinations are available and should be considered for: • Those living in close quarters • College students 25 years old or younger Vaccinations are effective against 4 of the 5 most common bacterial types that cause 70% of the disease in the U.S. (but does not protect against all types of meningitis). Vaccinations take 7-10 days to become effective, with protection lasting 3-5 years. The cost of vaccine varies, so check with your health care provider. Vaccination is very safe - most common side effects are redness and minor pain at injection site for up to two days. HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? • Contact your own health care provider. • Contact your local or regional Texas Department of Health office. POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION (AIDS) In accordance with the Omnibus AIDS bill, SB 959, passed by the Texas Legislature in regular session 1989, Cisco College has adopted the Policy and Guidelines on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (AIDS).This policy is available in the offices of the college's Director of Human Resources. BACKGROUND Cisco College recognizes Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a serious public health threat and is committed to encouraging an informed and educated response to questions raised by faculty, staff, and students. Guidelines in this policy address the medical, educational, legal, administrative, and ethical issues involved. HIV causes a breakdown of the body's immune system, resulting in increased susceptibility to a variety of infect ions. In the early stages, a person infected with HIV may appear healthy but may transmit the virus to others through blood, semen or vaginal secretions. Sometimes the individual's immune system deteriorates and the unusual infect ions characteristic of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) develop. To date, three actions or activities are considered to result in contracting HIV infection : • • Sexual Contact - Those having unprotected sexual contact with an infected individual. Blood Transfer - Those exposed to contaminated blood, blood components or products through needle sharing, injection, needle stick, or transfusions. CISCOCOLLEGE 38 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK • Perinatal - Infants infected by their mothers before, during, or after the time of birth . Since its recognition as a distinct disease-causing virus in 1984, HIV has been intensively studied . The mode of transm ission of HIV has been firm ly established. Live HIV, in a dose sufficient to cause infection, must gain ent ry to the blood stream or mucous membranes to cause infection. Studies of family members of persons with AIDS/HIV show NO evidence of transmission of the virus even after long term casual contact. There are no known documented cases of the spread of HIV through tears, insect bites, handshaking, hugging, sleeping in the same bed, being coughed or sneezed on, touching inanimate objects, participating in sports compet itions, or sharing rest rooms, food or drink , gyms, swimming pools, living quarters or common eating areas. The probable explanation for this is that HIV can survive only inside living human cells. The virus is extremely fragile and dies very qu ickly outside of the body. PURPOSEOF GUIDELINES The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for Cisco College and to ensure compl iance w ith The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Services Act, Senate Bill No. 959, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, and for responding to specific situations involving persons with AIDS of HIV infect ions. This policy is appl icable to students and employees of Cisco College. Through this document, "HIV infection" denotes the total spectrum of the disease, from HIV seroposit ive but asymptomatic infect ion to fully developed AIDS. GENERALPOLICIES Admissions - The existence of HIV infect ion should not be considered in admissions decisions unless current scientific information indicated requ ired academic act ivities may expose others to risk of transm ission. Employment - The existence of HIV infection should not be used to determine suitab ility of applicants for employment by Cisco College. An HIV-infected employee will remain employed as long as he or she meets job performance standards and does not engage in job-related activities wh ich current scientific information indicated may expose others to risk of transmission. Class Attendance - A student w ith HIV infection should be allowed to attend all classes without restr ictions, as long as the student is physically and mentally able to participate, performs assigned work, and poses no health risk to others. Access To Facilities -A person with HIV infection should not be denied accessto any facil ity on the basis of HIV-positive status unless current scientific or medical technology indicates that exposure to others may risk transm ission. Residential Housing - Cisco College residentia l housing staff w ill not exclude HIV-positive students from College housing unless current scientific or medical technology indicates that exposure to others may risk transmission. CISCOCOLLEGE 39 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Testing for HIV infection 1. Mandatory Testing - No programs for mandatory HIV testing of employees, students, or patients should be undertaken without that person's consent. 2. Voluntary Testing and Counseling - Cisco College will refer students, faculty, and staff members for confidential or anonymous HIV counseling and test ing services. All testing conducted shou ld include counseling before and after the t est. Unless required by law, test results should be revealed t o the person tested only when the oppo rtunity is provided for immediate, individual, face -to -face counseling about : a. b. c. d. The meaning of the test result, The possible need for additional testing, Measures to prevent the transmission of HIV, The availabil ity of appropriate health care services, including mental health care, and appropriate social and support services in the geographic area of the person's residence, e. The benefits of partner not ificat ion, and f. The availabil ity of partner noti fication programs. 3. Reporting of Test Results- HIV test results will be reported in compliance with all applicable statutory requirements, includ ing the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, 81.001. 4. Qualifying for Workers Compensation Benefits - State law requires that an employee must provide a written statement of the date and circumstances of the exposure to HIV infect ion and document that within ten(lO) days after the exposure, the emp loyee had a test result that indicated absence of HIV infection . An employee who may have been exposed to HIV whi le performing duties of emp loyment may not be required to be tested, but refusal to be tested may jeopardize workers' compensat ion benefits. Confident iality of Records - Except where released or autho rized by law, information concerning the HIV status of students, emp loyees or patients and any portion of a medical record w ill be kept confidential and will not be released without written consent. HIV status in personnel files and workers ' compensation files is to remain confidentia l and have the confidentiality status of med ical records. Safety Precautions - Cisco College should develop guidelines for health care workers and students in the health professions concerning prevent ion of transmission of HIV and concerning health care workers who have HIV infection. Each Cisco College health care worker who is involved in hands-on patient care should complete an educational course about HIV infection based on the model educat ion program and workp lace guidelines developed by the TOH and the guidelines of this policy . Education 1. Employee Educational Pamphlet - Cisco College should provide each emp loyee an educational pamphlet about methods of transmission and prevention of HIV infection . The pamphlet w ill be the TOH educational pamph let or a pamphlet based on the model developed by TOH. The pamphlet CISCOCOLLEGE 40 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK should be provided to new employees on the first day of employment and to all employees annually. 2. Information On Prevention Provided To Students - Cisco College should routinely offer students education based on the model HIV education and prevention program developed by the TDH and tailored to the students' cultural, educational, language, and developmental needs. 3. Guidelines For Laborato ry Courses - Cisco College components which offer laboratory courses requiring exposure to material that has potential for transmitting HIV should adopt safety guidelines for handling such material and distribute these guidelines to students and staff prior to such exposure. 4. Distribution Of Policy - Cisco College should make available this Policy on HIV infection to students, faculty, and staff members by including the Policy in the student, faculty and personnel guides if practicable, or by any other method. 5. Entering the Health Professions - Cisco College should offer students entering the nursing profession, allied health, counseling and social work programs, and programs curricula information about: a. Methods of transmission and methods of prevention of HIV infection b. Federal and state laws, rules and regulations concerning HIV infection and AIDS, and c. The physical, emotional, and psychological stress associated with the care of pat ients with terminal illnesses. Unemployment Compensation Benefits - CJCwill inform employees via employee or faculty guides that state law provides that an individual will be disqualified for Unemployment Compensation benefits: 1. If the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) finds that the employee left work voluntarily rather than provide services included within the course and scope of employment to an individual infected with a communicable disease, includ ing HIV. This disqualification applies if Cisco College prov ided facilities, equipment, training, and supplies necessary to take reasonable precaut ions against infection. 2. If the TWC finds that the employee has been discharged from employment based on a refusal to provide services included within the course and scope of employment to an individual infected with a communicable disease, including HIV. This disqualification applies if Cisco College provided facilities, equipment, training and supplies necessary to take reasonable precautions against infection. Health Benefits - Cisco College students or employees will not be subjected to impermissible discrimination under a health benefits plan endorsed by CJCon the basis of a posit ive HIV test result . POLICYAND GUIDELINESON DRUG-FREEWORKPLACE,SCHOOL,AND CAMPUS In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, (P.L. 100-690, Sec. 5153 and 34 CFR85.630) and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (P.L. 101-226, Sec. 1213 and 34 CFR86), it is the policy of Cisco College to maintain a drug-free educational institut ion and workplace. Therefore, Cisco College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or other unlawful use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance (as that term is defined in Texas and federal CISCOCOLLEGE 41 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK law) in the workplace, on its property, or at any of its activities. Compliance with the policy of prohib it ion is a requi rement for employment and enrollment at Cisco College. Employment at Cisco College also requires that if an employee is convicted of a criminal drug violation occur ring in the workp lace, the employee must repo rt the convict ion to his/he r immed iate supervisor at Cisco College within five (5) days of the conv iction, and the College will report the said convict ion to the U.S. Department of Education with in ten (10) days. STATE AND FEDERALDRUG PENALTIES State penalt ies are subject to change at any time by the Legislature and Governor . Federal penalties are subject to change by Congress or the Executi ve Branch of the federal government. This informat ion is only to be used as a guideline. Many things factor into drug penalties, including but not limited to prior convictions . When a controlled subst ance is distributed within 1000 feet of a school or public college or university, federal statuto ry penalties can double and sometimes tr iple. OFFENSEAND PENALTIES UNDER THE TEXASSTATELAW Possession of controll ed substances (drugs) Minimum : Fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in ja il for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years M anufact ure or delivery of cont rolled substances (drugs) Minimum : Fine not to exceed $10,000 and confinement in ja il for a term of not more than two years or less than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 years nor less than fifteen years Possession of marij uana M inim um: A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $250,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more tha n 99 years nor less than five years CISCOCOLLEGE 42 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Delivery of marijuana M inimum : A fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term of not more t han 180 days M aximum : A fine not to exceed $100,000 and imprisonment for life or for a term of not more than 99 nor less than ten years OFFENSEAND PENALTIESUNDER FEDERALLAW Possession of drugs (including marijuana) Minim um: A fine of not less than $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to one year M aximum: A fine of not less than $5,000 plus costs of investigation and prosecution, and impr isonment for not more than 20 years nor less than five years M anufacture , distr ibution, or dispensing of drugs (including marij uana) Mini mum: A fine of $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years M aximum : A fine not to exceed $8,000,000 for an individual (or $20,000,000 if other than an indiv idual) and imprisonment for life without release (no eligib ility for parole) Distr ibution of drugs to a person under 21 years of age Minimum: Double the federal penalty for dist ribution of drugs M axim um: Triple the federal penalty for distr ibution of drugs DRUGS, DRUG ABUSE, AND THE RISK INVOLVED WHAT ARE DRUGS? Drugs are natural and synthet ic chemical substances which can be used to affect your body, mind, and behavior. WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE? Drug abuse is the use of natural and/or synthetic chemical substances for non-medical reasons to affect your body, mind, and behavior. When drugs are abused, the ir use can cause health prob lems, social diff iculties, and legal prob lems. When a person engages in drug abuse, they risk: OVERDOSE(perhaps death), CISCOCOLLEGE 43 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DEPENDENCE (addiction with painful psychological and/or physical results) ILL HEALTH(organ damage, mental illness, hepatitis, AIDS), SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES (financia l difficulties, inability to relate normally w ith others, and legal problems leading to imprisonment .) IS THEREANY GOOD ASSOCIATEDWITH DRUG ABUSE? Except for a very short period of physical and/or psychological "feeling good" which becomes difficu lt to impossib le to achieve, there is NO GOOD associated w it h drug abuse. Depending upon the person, circumstance, and drug involved, disaster (including death) can result from a first time abuse of a drug; continued abuse of drugs ALWAYS leads to personal and social problems . Drug abuse is especially disrupt ive in the wo rkplace and in educationa l institutions. IS THE USEAND ABUSEOF DRUGS A MATTER OF PERSONALCHOICE? No! Because the abuse of drugs places such a disrupt ive, dangerous, and financial burden on everyone, society has through "law" placed strict controls on certain drugs and classifications of drugs. Therefore, the manufacture, distr ibution, dispensation, possession, and/or use of a "contro lled substance" is pro hibited, and vio lations of this prohib ition result in a penalty upon conviction. WHICH ARE THE MO ST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDEREDTO BE A "CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE"? There are six classifications of types of drugs that are common ly abused and are by law controlled substances: stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcot ics, cannabis, and delir iants . There are two additiona l dugs which are contr olled by law in a different way fr om the above; they are alcoho l and nicot ine. The abuse of these two drugs have a massive ill effect on individua ls and society. WHAT ARETHE POSSIBLEEFFECTSRESULTINGFROM ABUSEOF THE DIFFERENTTYPESOF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES? + STIM ULANTS("uppers") Amphetamines (Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Biphetam ine) How taken? - By mouth or inj ect ion What physical effects? - Increased heart rate and blood pressure, loss of appet ite, increased activity - Feeling of alertness, self -confidence, someti mes fol lowed by depression - Hallucinations, parano ia, temporary menta l derangement as a result of heavy doses What risks from abuse? - User can go beyond physical limits and suffer harmfu l exhaustion - Tolerance, and physical and psychological dependence can develop; withdrawal CISCOCOLLEGE 44 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK from the drug can result in suicidal depression - Continued high doses can cause heart prob lems, infections, malnutrition, death • Nicotine (in tobacco) How taken? - By smoking or dipping What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure and shortness of breath What risks from abuse? - Physical and psychological dependence can develop - Long term dipping or smoking can cause cancer, emphysema, heart disease, death • Cocaine ("coke " 'snow" "flake " "rock" "crack") How taken? - By sniffing, smoking, or injection What physical effects? - Quickened pulse and circulation , sharpened reactions, restlessness - Feelings of well-beings, alertness, overconfidence, confusion, anxiety, depression - Paranoia, nervous exhaustion, hallucinat ions as a result of heavy doses What risks from abuse? - Chronic use can destroy nasal t issues - Smoking can cause lesions in lungs - Tolerance, and physical and psycholog ical dependence can develop - Effects are unpred ictable - convulsions , respiratory paralysis and death are always possible J I I I + DEPRESSANTS Barbiturates (Phenobarbital , Seconal, Amytal) Tranquilizers (Valium, Equanil, Librium) Methaqualone (Qualude, Somnafac, Parest, Mequin) How taken? - By mouth or inject ion What physical effects? - Slowed heart rate and breathing, lowered blood pressure - Slowed reactions, confus ion, weakened emotional control, distortion of reality, reduced awareness - Relaxation, drowsiness, loss of coordination, intoxication, changes in personality - Sleepiness, feeling of well -being, dizziness, impa ired perception What risks from abuse? - Tolerance, and physical and psychological dependence can deve lop with longterm use - Depressants can cause car accidents and other serious accidents due to slowed reactions, confusion, and impaired perception CISCOCOLLEGE 45 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK - Overdoses can cause coma, respiratory arrest, convulsions, even death - Withdrawal can be dangerous and may require medical attention Alcohol (beer, wine, other distilled alcoholic beverages) How taken? - By mouth What physical effects? - Slowed reactions, confusion, loss of coordination, impaired perception, reduced awareness, dizziness, intoxication, and hangover What risks from abuse? - Tolerance, physical and psychological dependence can develop - Long-term heavy drinking is a factor in liver and heart damage, malnutrition, cancer and other illnesses - Driving under the influence can cause accidents of slowed reflexes, disorientation, impaired perception, and loss of coordination Driving under the influence of alcohol is the leading cause of death for persons under the age of twenty-five. Depressants taken in combination (such as alcohol and barbiturates) are very dangerous - they can cause coma and death. + HALLUCINOGENS + Lysergic Acid Diethylamin (LSD,acid) Phencyclidine (PCP,angel dust) Mescaline, MDA, DMT, STPand Psilocybin How taken? - By mouth, injection, or smoking What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and irregular breathing - Euphoria, loss of ability to separate fact and fantasy, distortion of senses, hallucination - Effects unpredictable; may include distorted perception, depression, confusion, drowsiness, loss of coordination, irrational behavior, paranoia, panic violence What risks from abuse? - Tolerance develops quickly and overdose can cause psychosis, convulsions, coma, death - Abuse can result in suicide, murder, accidents - Effects may recur ("flashbacks") days or weeks later without further use of the hallucinogen NARCOTICS Heroin, Morphine, Opium Codeine, Meperidine, Methadone How taken? - By mouth, sniffing, injection, or smoking CISCOCOLLEGE 46 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK What physical effects? - Shallow breathing, drowsiness, and reduced hunger, thirst, and sex drive - Euphoria, lethargy, heaviness of limbs, apathy, loss of ability to concentrate, loss of judgement and self-control What risks from abuse? - Tolerance with physical and psychological dependence can develop - Withdrawal is very painful - Overdose can cause coma, convulsions, respiratory arrest, death - Risksfrom long-term use include malnutrition, infection , hepatitis + CANNABIS Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish Oil How taken? - By smoking or mouth What physical effects? Increased heart rate, lower body temperature, - stimulated appetite, loss of coordination - Feeling of well-being, intoxication; possible confusion, distortion of reality - Sometimes dep ression, panic, sometimes mood changes - Large doses may sometimes cause hallucinations What risks from abuse? - Long-term use may cause moderate tole rance, with physical and psychological dependence - Overdose may cause paranoia, psychosis-like state - Effects of long-term use are still being studied but is associated with chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and chromosome damage + SYNTHETICCANNABIS K2, Spice Products How taken? - By smoking or mouth What physical effects? Increased heart rate, lower body temperature, - stimulated appetite, loss of coordination - Feeling of well-being, intoxication; possible confusion, distortion of reality - Sometimes depression, panic, sometimes mood changes - Large doses may sometimes cause hallucinations What risks from abuse? - Long-term use may cause moderate tolerance, with physical and psychological dependence - Overdose may cause paranoia, psychosis-like state - Effects of long-term use are still being studied but is associated with chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and chromosome damage CISCOCOLLEGE 47 2015-2016 STUDENTHANDBOOK + DELIRIANTS Iii Aerosol products, lighter fluid, paint thinner, Amyl nitrite, other inhalants How taken? - By sniffing What physical effects? - Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and irregular breathing - Effects unpredictable; may include hallucination, distortion of senses, confusion, irrational behavior, loss of coordination What risks from abuse? - Psychological dependence can develop - An overdose can cause convulsions, coma, death - Permanent damage to lungs, brain, liver, and bone marrow can result DRUG ABUSE NEVERSOLVESPROBLEMS.Continued drug abuse ALWAYS leads to personal and social problems! Drug abuse can: -Be very expensive -Make you sick -Cause dependence -Put you in prison -Even kill you MAKESURETHAT THE CHOICEYOU MAKE IS WORTH THE PRICETHAT YOU MAY HAVETO PAY! WHAT ARE THE RANGE OF PENALTIES THAT CAN RESULT FROM A CRIMINAL DRUG/ALCOHOL CONVICTION? Penalties under Federal law and the Texas Penal Code range from a Class B misdemeanor (maximum of 15 to 99 years and/or $250,000 fine). The penalty assessed upon conviction is determined by several considerations including the controlled substance involved, the amount, and the circumstances of unlawful manufacture, delivery, distribution, possession, and/or use. WHAT DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING, TREATMENT, OR REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE? Throughout the Cisco and Abilene "Big Country" area, various hospitals, counseling centers, psychiatric centers, churches, and other public/private organizations offer drug abuse and alcohol counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Information on the services available may be obtained from the Counseling Department of the College. It should be noted, however, that Cisco College does not assume the responsibility for the cost of such counseling, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services. 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES GENERALPOLICIES Cisco College considers the cultivation of self-discipline by its students to be of the utmost importance in the educational process and essential to the development of responsible citizens . The College, the refore, has the responsib ility and lawful authority, through its Board of Regents, to establ ish and maintain standards of persona l conduct for all students enrolled in the College and personnel employed by the College. This responsibil ity and authority extends to the enforcement of security standards and authority of persons and property at all campus locat ions. Cisco College expects its students and all persons on or in college grounds and/or facilities to maintain standards of personal discipline that are in harmony w ith the educat ional goals of the institut ion, to observe national, state, and local laws, to respect the rights and privileges of other people, and to conduct themse lves in a manner that reflects credit upon themselves and the college . A student who completes registration at Cisco College or person who accepts emp loyment signifies by this act ion that he/she accepts the regulations of the College and that he/she agrees to abide by them. Any recognized misconduct, violation of regulations or unacceptable behavior w ill be grounds for disciplinary action by the College. All cases w ill be handled on an individual basis taking into considerat ion the welfare of the student, the College, and/or other members of the College commun ity . Through the violat ion of any college regulation, a student or any person subject themselves to the possibility of immediate disciplinary action. STUDENT RIGHTSAND RESPONSIBILITIES Students' rights are a source of concern at Cisco College as are the rights of all individuals. Student Rights Each student at Cisco College has the right to quality education and the commensurate freedoms to pursue his/her educational goals, obj ectives, and program. These include the right );:> to be informed at the outset of the course of the instructor's policies and performance expectations of the student. );:> to be held to reasonable standards given the academic latitude wh ich instructors have to make decisions. );:> to be graded on performance standards as established by the instructor and not to be graded on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, nat ional origin, or disabil ity. );:> to be treated with respect. );:> to confident iality regarding performance in the class. );:> to reasonable access to instructors for academic assistance. CISCOCOLLEGE 49 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Each student at Cisco College has the right to enjoy the amenities of the college and to be treated w ith courtesy and respect by all members of the college commun ity . These include the right },> to a saf e environment in which to study . },> to due process if they believe that their rights have been violated. (The process for appeal may be found in the Student Handbook .) Stud ent Responsibilities },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to be fully acquainte d with the pub lished regulations of the college and to comp ly w ith them . },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligation to become fully acquainted wit h the policies and procedures of the classes in which they enro ll at the outset of the class. },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligat ion to follow tenets of common decency and behavior acceptab le in education and in polite society, especially respect for the rights and property of others. },> Each student at Cisco College has the obligat ion to respect others ' rights to learn in a classroom without distract ion. SPECIFICPROHIBITIONS The College regards the following as examples of specific prohib itions, which if vio lated, subjects a student or any other person to security or disciplinary action which may include immed iate suspension or expu lsion: 1. Academic cheat ing and plagiarism . 2. Furnishing false information to the College with intent to deceive. 3. Forgery, alteration , unauthorized possession, or misuse of college documents, records, or ID cards. 4 . Mal icious destruct ion, damage, unauthor ized possession, or misuse of college property including library and laboratory materials, or of private property on campus. (This includes tampering with fire detectors , fire extinguishers, fire alarms, or door security alarms). 5. Participat ion in hazing acts that are degrad ing or injurious to another, or acts in wh ich another is held against his/her w ill. 6. Physical or verbal abuse of another in the College community, this includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. 7. Possessing,selling, or being under the influence of alcoho lic beverages. CISCOCOLLEGE 50 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 8. Illegally possessing, using, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, or possessing drug/na rcotics paraphernalia. 9. Possessing or using firearms, weapons or facsimile of weapons, or explosives (including fireworks) . 10. Congregating or loitering on streets or other pub lic areas of the campus outside of dormitories after 11:00 p.m. 11. Playing of musical instruments , radios, or other electronic devices on the grounds or streets of the campus without specific permission from the Dean of Students for a recognized college activity . 12. Using loud or obscene language. 13. Participat ion in illegal gambling activities on college property . 14. Incorr igible or persistent irresponsible behav ior. 15. Disorderly conduct wh ich inhib its or interferes with the educational responsibility of the college or which disrupts the administrat ive or service functions of the college, includ ing social education activit ies. 16. Refusing or failing to comply with a lawful order of any college or public official acting in the enforcement of college policies. 17. Such other prohibit ions as the appropriate college agency may establish. 18. All students are requ ired to wear shirt s at all time . Clothing must not be vulgar or obscene, and must not contain profanity . NOTE : REFUSAL OR FAILING TO COOPERATE WITH A COLLEGE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND/OR VIOLENT ABUSE OF ANY NATURE SUBJECTS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO IMMEDIATE EVICTION FROM THE DORMITORY OR CAMPUS ALCOHOL POLICY Cisco College observes a no alcoho l policy on campus for all students. Students found drink ing or in possession of alcoho lic beverages on campus are subject to discipl inary action from the College, as well as any penalties issued in accordance with Texas State Law. Texa s Alcoholic Beverage Code s 106.4 and 106.5 prohibits consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor . Penalties for violation of either of the above codes on the Cisco College Campus could result in arrest and an appearance in Municipal Court with a fine of $120 - $220 . CISCOCOLLEGE 51 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRUG POLICY Use of controlled substances without a valid prescript ion is prohibited. Students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Cisco College and Federal and State Laws regarding the use, sale and distribut ion of alcohol and contro lled substances. Controlled Substances(Drugs) Sanctions upon conviction for possession, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances range from fines to probation to impr isonment. Fines, terms of probation, or years of imprisonment are generally contingent upon the circumstances and the amount of drugs possessed, sold, distr ibuted, or manufactured. Additional information on Legal Sanctions pertinent to Alcohol and Controlled Substances may be obtained from the Office of Student Life. CISCOCOLLEGESANCTIONS When the Standards of Conduct regarding alcoho l and drugs are violated Cisco College will impose, at a minimum, the following sanctions : Alcohol 1st Offense a. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/ Alcohol Educator. b. Assignment to Cisco College community service. c. Parents may be notified of the offense. d. Possible remova l from residence hall. e. Completion of sanctions is required for the student to remain in residence hall. f. Depending on extenuat ing circumstances, additional sanctions may be imposed. g. College imposed sanctions are additional to any legal actions taken by local, state or federa l author it ies. Alcohol 2nd Offense a. Removal from residence hall. b. Parents may be not ified of the removal. c. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/ Alcohol Educator. d. Assignment to Cisco College commun ity service. e. Completion of sanctions is requi red for the student to remain enrolled at Cisco College. f. College imposed sanctions are additional to any legal actions taken by local, state or federa l author it ies. CISCOCOLLEGE 52 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Alcohol 3rd Offen se a. Dismissal from school. b. Parents may be notified of remova l from the institut ion. Drugs/Dru g Paraphe rnalia/P ositive Drug Test 1st Off ense a. May be removed from residence hall (if student is not a resident, they w ill begin with step b). b. Attendance and completion of program with a Drug/Alcohol Educator. c. Assignment of Cisco College community service. d. Completion of sanctions is required for the student to remain enrolled at Cisco College. e. Submit to random drug test ing (at the student's expense). f. College imposed sanctions are additional to any legal actions taken by local, state or federa l author it ies. Drug/Dru g Paraphernali a/Po sitive Drug Test 2nd Off ense Referral to Dean of Students/A.D. for sanctions (removal from dorm/schoo l, etc.). LEGALSANCTIONS Minors convicted for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages may be subj ect to fines ranging from $25 to $500 depend ing on the number of prev ious convictions. Convictions for selling to M inors may subject ind ividua ls to fines ranging from $100 to $1000 and t o a maximum of one year in jail. Convictions for Driving While Intoxicated may subject individuals to fines ranging from $100 to $2000 and t o a jail term ranging from three days to two years. Fines and jail te rms escalate with subsequent offenses. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DRUG EDUCATION/ TESTING POLICY PURPOSE Cisco College does not condone the use of illegal drugs by student-athletes. Substance abuse poses a danger to the health and safety of all student-athletes. Furthermore, substance abuse damages the integrity and reputation of all students, faculty, staff, and administ rators of Cisco College. Therefore , it is the intent of this pol icy to prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, or any substances prohibited by Cisco College or the NJCAA. All personne l w ith in the Ath letics Department are requ ired to cooperat e with the administration of the drug testing program. This program will operate in a consistent and nond iscrim inatory manner . CISCOCOLLEGE 53 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK DRUG EDUCATION All student -athletes at Cisco College wi ll be required to attend and part icipate in drug education programs . These programs may include workshops, speakers, videos, and completions of personal inventor ies and surveys. It has been shown that drug education is the powerful means of preventing drug abuse. INDIVIDUALS SUBJECTTO DRUG TESTING All student -athletes who part icipate in intercollegiate ath letics at Cisco College are subject to drug test ing. Any individua l may refuse drug test ing, however, refusal t o consent for test ing wil l be considered a posit ive test and carry the applicable sanctions. Failure to report for drug testing will also be considered a positive test and all sanctions will apply . Each athlete must read and sign the drug test ing consent form prior to part icipation in ath letics. PROHIBITED DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS The unlawful manufacture, distr ibution, possession or use of a contro lled substance is prohibited at Cisco College. In the event an ath lete is prescribed med ication by a physician, the athlete must notify and subm it information to the Head Athlet ic trainer immediate ly. The Ath letics Department recognizes the following banned drug classifications of the NJCAA. Stim ulants Street Drugs Opiates Anabo lic Agents Diuretics Peptide Hormones ANABOLICSTEROIDS Anabo lic stero ids are for med ical use only. State law prohibits the possession, dispensing, delivery, o r admin istering of an anabolic steroid in any manner not allowed by state law . State law prov ides that body building, muscle enhancement, or increasing muscle bulk or strength through the use of an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone by a person who is in good health is not a val id med ical purpose. Only a med ical doctor may prescribe an anabolic steroid or human growth hormone for a person. A violation of state law concerning anabolic steroids or human growth hormone is a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or imprisonment in the Texas Department of Corrections . DRUG TESTING PROCEDURE All student-athletes part icipat ing in interco llegiate athlet ics at Cisco College wi ll be required to submit to drug testing by urinalys is to detect the presence of prohibited drugs. Student-athletes to undergo test ing will be chosen on a random basis or with reasonable suspicion by Ath letics Department CISCOCOLLEGE 54 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK personnel. The student athlete will select a sealed container and submit to an authorized personnel designated by the Athletic Department. Chain of custody procedures will be followed to insure the integrity of the samples. SANCTIONSFOR A POSITIVETEST First Violation • • • • • Sanctions can include loss of athletic scholarship, suspension from practice and competition and other sanctions at the discretion of the Athletic Director and Head Coach. May be removed from the athletic dorm. Submit to further drug testing. Referral to the Dean of Student for counseling and sanctions. Failure to comply with all sanctions will result in a second violation. Second Violation • • • • Permanent suspension from intercollegiate athletics at Cisco College. Loss of athletic scholarship. Referral to Dean of Students/A.D. for sanctions (removal from dorm/school, etc.). A student-athlete who forfeits athletic participation due to a positive drug test will not be released from the athletics program to participate at another school. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS/APPEALPROCESS A positive result will be disclosed to the athlete in a closed session with the Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer and the Head Coach. The student athlete will be given the opportunity to discuss the results. Every effort will be made to insure the confidentiality of the drug testing results and limited to those included in the closed session. The student-athlete may appeal the results of a positive drug test. In the case of an appeal, the student-athlete must notify the Athletic Director in writing within ten working days. All specimen test expanses will be responsibility of Cisco College however, any re-test as the result of an appeal will be at the expense of the student-athlete. An appeals committee will be made up of an Administrative Representative, the Athletic Director and the Head Coach involved. The studentathlete may address the appeals committee prior to the committee announcing the final decision WEAPONS Students may NOT bring onto Cisco College property any prohibited or illegal weapon or any other weapon which may be hazardous to the health or safety of residents. This includes, but is not lim ited to air guns, pellet, BB or stun guns, sling shots, arrows, bows, axes, machetes, nunchuks, throwing stars, rifles, handguns, firecrackers, or knives. Hazardous chemicals or flammab le liquids are also prohibited. These items will be confiscated by the College. Possession of weapons or explosives may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension and Cisco Police Department criminal charges. CISCOCOLLEGE 55 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK SMOKINGAND TOBACCOPRODUCTSON CAMPUS Smoking/tobacco products are prohibited inside all College facilities and vehicles owned, leased, or operated by Cisco College. Smoking is not allowed within 30 feet of any entrance to all Cisco College facilities. This policy applies equally to all college faculty, staff, students, administration and visitors. Everyone is expected to dispose of their cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products properly. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. FIRE/SECURITY ALARMS All persons are required to evacuate a building when an emergency fire alarm is activated. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. If a fire alarm goes off, you should: 1) Put on a coat and hard-soled shoes quickly. 2) Take a towe l with you to put over your face to prevent smoke inhalation. 3) Close windows. 4) Shut and lock your door. 5) Walk quickly, but in an orderly manner, through the exit for your area and continue 100 feet from the building and go to your assigned area. 6) Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so by a college staff member. Transmission of a false alarm is a violation of state law, and violators will be prosecuted. Violation of this law is a ClassA Misdemeanor and could result in a fine of $200 to $1,000 and/or up to one year in jail. A student who tampers with a smoke detector, fire alarm, fire extinguisher, or door prop alarm or who fails to evacuate the building during a fire alarm, in short, any student who endangers the life and safety of others will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in addition to any institutional, municipal, or state fines/tickets which may be issued. SECURITY MEASURES It is the intention and desire of Cisco College that all members of the college community be able to enjoy the amenities of the College and pursue their educational and employment objectives in a secure, safe, and pleasant environment. Whenever an activity of any kind that is contrary to a secure and safe environment becomes evident, it should be reported to security or other college personnel. The nature of the incident, activity, or situation will determine the proper reporting and response. The College Catalog, Student Handbook, and Residence Hall Handbook all set forth prohibited conduct and procedures for investigation and resolution . However, as a general rule, security or disciplinary matters may be reported as follows: Employees may report to the ir immediate supervisor or any other college personnel they think appropriate. CISCOCOLLEGE 56 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Students and other persons may report a matter to the appropriate college personnel, which include The Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief, security personnel, Dean of Students, residence hall supervisors, or an appropriate administrator, faculty, or staff person . CAMPUSSAFETYDEPARTMENT The Campus Safety Department was organized in the summer of 2007 to help provide a safe working and learn ing environment for students, faculty, and staff. The department was created to assist both the Cisco Campus and Abilene Educational Center (AEC)in meeting this goal. The Campus Safety Department also provides nighttime security staffing at the Cisco Campus and assists the contract security staff at the AEC. In 2014, the decision was made to enhance services at the Cisco College Campus by creating a law enforcement component to the department. Currently the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief is a licensed and sworn Texas Peace Officer that oversees the main campus security staff and assists the contract security at the AEC.This department does not replace other emergency response organizations; instead we work with them to enhance the ir ability to provide service to our campus communities. Cisco College Police Offers have the complete authority to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts as granted to them by the State of Texas. The Cisco College Campus Safety Police Department provides services to the Cisco Main and AECcampuses as well as any property controlled by the College or any person acting on the College's behalf. If minor offenses involving Cisco College rules and regulations are committed by a Cisco College student, the Department may also refer the individual to the Dean of Students Office for appropriate disciplinary action. Any situation of an emergency nature threatening health , safety, or property damage may be reported directly to the fire or police departments. Cisco College is a public institution and the campuses and facilities are open to the general public with some limitations. • Exterior doors to each residence hall remain locked 24 hours a day and are accessible only to residents and their guests whom they permit to enter. Regulations of guests and hours are set forth in the Residence Hall Handbook. • Certain college activities such as dances are open only to members of the college community and the guest of Cisco College students. • Congregating or loitering on the streets or other public areas of the Cisco campus is prohibited after 11:00 p.m. Although Cisco College is generally open to the publ ic, the College reserves the right to remove any person from its grounds or facilities who is causing a nuisance and/or danger. It is the policy of Cisco College that general administrative responsibility for security measures is under the supervision of the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief. Aside from emergency situations requiring CISCOCOLLEGE 57 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK immediate att ention, security prob lems are brought to the attent ion of the Director of Campus Safety/Police Chief fo r resoluti on. Emergency sit uations are handled as appropriate . All security matte rs are handled by college personne l as appropriate to the situati on. However, during the evening and night hours on both the Cisco and the Abilene Educational Center, security personnel are on duty. It is the desire of Cisco College that all security and disciplinary matte rs be resolved as expedi ti ously and equitab ly as possible. Therefore, all matters in violat ion of federal/state laws and college regulations are to be reported promp tl y. When possible, the appropriate college personnel or security are to take care of t he matter, and, when necessary, the police or fire departments are called as the situat ion dictates. Cisco College has an excellent relationship with the pol ice departments of Cisco and Abilene. CAMPUS SECURITY DISCLOSURES To view the college's security disclosures, see the Cisco College Annua l Security Report, located on the College website. Click the disclosure link under the "About Us" tab. TITLE IX AND NON-DISCRIMINATION Members of the Cisco College commun ity, guests and visitors have the right to be free from discrimination and sexual harassment including sexual assault/violence. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infr inge upon the rights of others. The College bel ieves in a zero tolerance policy for gender-based misconduct. When an allegation of misconduct is brought to an appropr iate admin istratio n's attent ion, and a respondent is found to have violated this policy, serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions are never repeated. Federal and st ate anti-discrim ination laws ensure equal ity in educat ion and provide for the fol lowing: • • • • Students have the right to equal learn ing opportunit ies in their schools. Students may not be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to harassment or other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in any program or activity. Students may not be required to take and/or may not be denied enro llment in a course because of their sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Students have the right to be evaluated and graded w ithout regard t o their sex, sexual orientat ion, or gender ident ity. Cisco College takes allegat ions of sexual harassment seriously and investigates all reports . Title IX and nondiscriminat ion refer t o federa l and stat e anti -discriminat ion laws that ensure equality in education . Sexual harassment of or by school employees or students is a form of discrimination and is therefore proh ibited. CISCOCOLLEGE 58 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Sexual Assault Sexual Assault is forced sexual inte rcourse that is perpetrated against the w ill of a person or when the person is unable to give consent (i.e., unconscious, asleep, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, mental or physical incapacitation) and may invo lve physical force/violence, coercion/duress, the threat of harm to the individual or intimidation . A criminal conviction of sexual assault is a Second Degree Felony, punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000. Non-Consensual Sexual Contact "Non-Consensual Sexual Contact" is having sexual contact with another individual by force or threat of force; without effective affirmative consent; or where that individual is incapacitated. Sexual Contact includes intentional contact with the intimate body parts of another, causing an individual to touch their own intimate body parts, or disrobing or exposure of another without perm ission. Intimate body parts may include any part of the body that is touched in a sexual manner. Sexual Exploitation Sexual Exploitation refe rs t o a situation in which a person takes or attempts to take non-consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not lim ited to: Sexual voyeurism (such as watching a person undressing, using the bathroom or engaged in sexual acts without the consent of the person observed); and taking pictures, video, or audio recording of another in a sexual act or in any other private activity without the consent of all involved in the activity or exceeding the boundaries of consent (such as allowing another person to hide in a closet and observe sexual activity, or disseminating sexual pictures without the photographed person's consent). Consent Consent is informed and voluntary and can be revoked at any time and for any reason. An individua l's manner of dress or the existence of a current or past dating relationship between two or more individuals does not, in and of itself, constitute consent to engage in a particular sexual activity. Where to Report Sexual Assault or Misconduct Students, employees, campus visitors and contractors may directly report incidents of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault/violence) and sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Provost, Dean of Students, or Director of Campus Safety at the contact information listed below or any other employee of the College whom the person trusts for initiation of investigation . Title IX Coordinator Dr. Lori Grubbs Locations: Cisco Campus Student Life Office 254-442-5022 lori.grubbs@cisco.edu CISCOCOLLEGE Abilene Educational Center Rm 111 325-794-7739 59 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Director of Hum an Resources Pam Page Harrell Fine Arts, Cisco Campus 254-442-5121 pam. page@cisco.edu Provost Dr. Carol Dupree Abilene Educational Center Rm 11 325-794-4401 carol.dupree@cisco .edu Dean of Stud ent s Ryan Johnson Student Life Office 254-442-5173 ryan.johnson@cisco.edu Director of Campu s Safety Roger Tighe Campus Security Office (Cisco Campus) Memorial Hall 254-442-5034 roger.tighe@cisco .edu Faculty Representativ e Crystal Rolison Professor of Speech AECRm 325-794-4422 crystal.rolison@cisco.ed u If you believe you have been sexually assaulted or harassed by any member of the College community or while participating in a College sponsored activity, you are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the Tit le IX Coordinator and/o r other College officia l. Whether a crimina l report is filed or not , when the College becomes aware of any assaultive conduct, it has a duty to investigate the incident and make determinat ions consistent w ith the student handbook. If you wou ld like to init iate a crimina l investigation of a sexual assault, please call the appropriate Police Department at: Emergency: 911 Cisco College Police: 254-442-5034 (Cisco Campus) City of Cisco Police: 254-629-1728 Abilene Police Department: 325-673-8331 CISCOCOLLEGE 60 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Sexual Assault or Misconduct Sanctions A criminal conviction of sexual assault is a second degree felony and carries with it a penalty of 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. College disciplinary sanctions are separate from criminal actions and are determined based on the outcome of College investigations. Refer to the Disciplinary Actions Section of this handbook (page 61) for information regarding College disciplinary actions. PROHIBITED GROUP DISTURBANCES It is expressly forbidden for any group to gather in such a manner as to disturb the public peace, do violence to any person or property, disrupt the functions of the school, to interfere with its staff or faculty in the performance of their duties, or otherwise such gathering bring discredit to the College. Any student who participates in, or loite rs in the vicinity of such a gathering may be immediately suspended. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Violation of the rules, regulations, or policies of the college subjects the student to disciplinary action by an appropriate college official. Classifications of possible actions are as follows: A notice to the student that continuation or repetition of specified conduct may be cause for further disciplinary action. WARNING: DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: As a result of minor infraction or more serious major infraction , a student may be placed on disciplinary probation. A probationary period is established in which the student is required to show appropriate changes in attitude and behavior. During the period of probation a student is not normally permitted to represent the college in intercollegiate activities or hold major student offices or committee assignments. Other privileges and college financial aid may be withdrawn or reduced during the probationary period. DISCIPLINARY WITHDRAWAL: Under extenuating circumstances the student may be given the privilege of withdrawing from the college. Conditions may be established for readmission. Notation of the disciplinary withdrawal will be kept in the student's personal records. No notation is made on the student's transcript. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION: Suspension is normally for a stated period of time, at the end of which a student may apply for readmission. Disciplinary suspension may be entered on the student's transcript during the suspension period. DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL: Dismissal means suspension for an indefinite period usually with the implication that a student must fu lfill certain requirements before readmission will be considered. Disciplinary dismissal is entered on the student's permanent record and appears on official transcripts during the dismissal period. Expulsion means permanent removal from the college with no opportunity to return. Expulsion is entered on the student's permanent record and appears on official transcripts. Expulsion EXPULSION: CISCOCOLLEGE 61 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK shall be used only in cases of extreme misconduct involving severe infraction of societal codes or college regulations or policies. IN ALL CASES INVOLVING THE DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF COLLEGE PROPERTY THE STUDENT IS SUBJECTTO MAKING FULL RESTITUTION OF THE DOLLAR AMOUNT INVOLVED. STUDENT GRIEVANCE, COMPLAINT, AND APPEALSPROCEDURES Each student at Cisco College has the right to quality education and the corresponding freedoms to pursue his/her educational goals, objectives, and program. This includes the right to be treated with courtesy and respect by all members of the college community. Students are afforded due process in resolving grievances under the Student Grievance, Complaint and Appeals processes and procedures. Students at Cisco College have the obligation to follow the principles of common decency and civil behavior when working with the faculty and staff through these processes. Academic Grievances/ Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment w ith regard to his/her course should first take the following steps: 1. Appeal to the instructor in writing. The instructor will respond to the grievance in writing within five college working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response, the student should 2. Appeal to the Division Chair in writing. The Division Chair will respond to the grievance in writing within five college working days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Division Chair, the student should 3. Appeal to the Chief Academic Officer in writing. The Chief Academic Officer will respond to the appeal in writing within five college working days. 4. If the student believes, after taking his/her appeal through the appropriate channe ls of academic consideration, that the grievance is not resolved, the student should follow the procedures outl ined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. Disciplinary Action Grievances/ Appeals Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment w ith regard to disciplinary act ion should first take the following steps: 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing . The Dean of Students will respond in wr iting within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in writing. The Vice President of Student Services will respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. 3. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. CISCOCOLLEGE 62 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Discrimination Grievances/ Appeals It is the policy of Cisco College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment in conformance with federal and state law. If any student at Cisco College believes that he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability, the following grievance procedure may be used to address the issue. A written grievance is to be filed with the college's Affirmative Action Officer (Director of Human Resources). A meeting to consider the grievance will be called within five college working days and include the student, the person(s) involved in the alleged discriminatory action, and others that may need to be involved in correcting policy, practices or programs if found to be discriminatory. While the nature of the alleged discrimination will determine the particular person(s) or offices to be included, the hearing will include the Vice President of Instruction/Provost, the Dean of Students, and/or the Vice President of Student Services. Minutes and/or a recording of the meeting will be maintained as a reference. If there is an agreement that the student was discriminated against, the college will take corrective action. If there is no agreement, the student may appeal to the Hearing Committee in writing within 24 hours of the decision his or her desire to appeal. In preparing the written grievance, the student should include the following information and submit to it to the Dean of Students: 1. The exact nature of the grievance - how you believe you may have been discriminated against, and any policy, practice, program, or person you believe is responsible. 2. The date, time , and place of the grievance. 3. The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the grievance. 4. Any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the grievance. 5. The actions that you believe should and/or could be taken to correct the grievance. Students desiring to discuss their rights under federal and/or state laws may do so by contacting the college Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer. Title IX (Sexual Misconduct) Grievances/ Appeals It is the policy of Cisco College that sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/violence) of any nature is forbidden at any college activity/event or in the workplace, classroom, or facilities under the auspices of the college. Cisco College will impose sanctions up to and including termination of college personnel and/or students found responsible of sexual misconduct. If you believe you have been sexually harassed or assaulted by any member of the College community or while participating in a College sponsored activity, you are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator and/or other College official. Whether a criminal report is filed or not, when the College becomes aware of any assaultive conduct, it has a duty to investigate the incident and make determinations consistent with the College policy. If you would like to initiate a criminal investigation of CISCOCOLLEGE 63 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK a sexual assault, please call the appropr iate Police Department at: Emergency: 911 Cisco College Police: 254-442-5034 (Cisco Campus) City of Cisco Police: 254-629-1728 Abilene Police Department: 325-673-8331 Any student who believes he/she has not received fair treatment with regard to a reported and College investigated incident of sexual misconduct should first take the following steps: 1. Appeal to the Dean of Students in writing . The Dean of Students will respond in wr iting within five college working days of the appeal. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Dean, the student should 2. Appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in writing. The Vice President of Student Services wi ll respond in writing within five college working days of the appeal. 3. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fair response from the Vice President, the student should follow the procedures outlined for presenting his/her case to the Hearing Committee. General Complaint Procedures Any student that has a general complaint against an indiv idual at Cisco College not covered by the grievances listed above may subm it the complaint in writ ing to the appropriate program or office supervisor. The program or office supervisor w ill respond in writing with in five college work ing days. If the student believes he/she has not received a reasonable and fa ir response the student should submit the complaint in writing to the appropr iate vice president. The vice president will investigate the alleged complaint and if warranted , will involve individuals to help resolve the issue. The Vice President's response is final. Hearing Committee Procedures The college Hearing Committee funct ions primarily to insure that members of the college commun ity are treated fairly. The committee is composed of a chairperson , nine facu lty/staff members and three students. At the end of each academic year, the chairperson to serve for the following academic year is elected from the current membe rs of the Hearing Committee. A draf t appoints the nine faculty/staff members. The student government selects three students. Any student wishing to appeal his/her case to the Hearing Committee must make a written request for such a hearing to the Dean of Students within 24 hours of the decision he/she wishes to appeal. The Dean of Students will then notify the chairperson of the Hearing Committee with in 24 hours. Upon notification that a hearing is requested , the chairperson shall convene a meeting within five college working days by randomly selecting four faculty and two students from the comm ittee membership. Prior to the hearing, the chairperson shall, through personal contact, insure that each person selected for the hearing can participate objectively .. Should it be determined that a committee member cannot participate objectively, another person shall be random ly selected from the panel until the chairperson is assured that all persons selected represents an objective group .. CISCOCOLLEGE 64 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the following general format: 1. The student and hearings shall be charges involved, hearing. A written the college off icial assigned to the grievance shall both be present and all closed. The chairperson shall inform the committee members of the specific any action taken prior to the hearing and the stated reason for requesting the or recorded record of the hearing shall be kept and retained by the college. 2. The student and the college officia l assigned to the grievance shall both be afforded the opportunity to explain their position to the committee members and have witnesses, if they wish, on the ir behalf. The committee members may question any person appearing before the committee. 3. Both the student and the official assigned to the grievance leave the room , and the committee by secret ballot with a major ity ruling shall prompt ly render a decision which shall be announced verbally to the student immediately after the decision is reached and prior to the adjournment of the hearing. The Hearing Committee response/decision is final. CISCOCOLLEGE 65 2015?2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCE HALL HANDBOOK ONLY) CESCO COLLEGE 66 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCEHALLS Cisco College is an educationa l institution, and residence halls are provided for the primary purpose of allowing students to live on campus to pursue their educational programs . In addition, the residence hall program is considered by The College to be a part of the resident student's educationa l experience. It provides an opportunity for the young adult to experience group living and contributes to the student's awareness of consideration for the rights of others. The College has the responsibility to insure that residence life is supportive of the educational purpose of the institution. In carrying out this responsibility, the following policies are set forth to promote and protect the interests of the individual resident and the residents as a group as well as t o protect college property. OPENING OF RESIDENCEHALL FALLSEMESTER- Residence Halls wi ll be open August 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. All residence hall students are to move in or have contacted the college housing office before 4:00 p.m., August 25. It will be assumed that a student who fails t o report by the first class day no longer desires to be a resident student. (Please note that the dining hall opens August 18, at 5:00 pm.) SPRING SEMESTER- Residence Halls will open January 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. All residence hall students are to move in or have contacted the college housing office before 4:00 p.m., January 18. It will be assumed that a student who fails to report by the first class day no longer desires to be a resident student. (Please note that the dining hall will be open at 5:00 p.m., January 12.) NECESSARY STEPSPRIORTO M OVING INTO THE RESIDENCEHALL 1. Complete residence hall application form. 2. Send $100.00 application fee with application to Student Life office. 3. Receive proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination (10 days prior to move in date). 4. Make necessary financial arrangements with the Business Office, Room 105 in the Harrell Fine Arts Building. MOVING INTO THE RESIDENCEHALL The Residence Hall Supervisor or other college personnel will check residents into the residence hall. The student is responsible for checking the assigned room for condition and reporting any prob lem to the supervisor or Student Life off ice. NOTE: A st udent must be 17 years old by the first day of class to be eligible to live in the college CISCOCOLLEGE 67 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK dormitories. Only full-time (12 hours or more) students may live in campus housing. Deviation from the noted regulations requires special permission from the Dean of Students . Students who do not check in on the report date assigned by their coach or direct or may lose t heir room reservation. ROOMASSIGNMENTAND CHANGES Roommate assignments will be made on a random basis unless requests are made. The college will attempt to honor, whenever possible, roommate and room change requests . Room changes will be made during the second week of the semester. It is possible that three people may be put in a twoperson room to begin the semester, but the college is usually able to shift residents within a few weeks to the satisfaction of all concerned. Permission from the Residence Hall Director or Student Life office must be granted before a student can change rooms. ROOM & BOARDCOSTS* Per Semester: Presidents' Hall, Bivins Hall, Nance Hall $ 700 Room........... Board....... . . . . $1200 $1900 Memorial Hall, Wrangler Hall, Cluck Hall $ 600 Room........... Board . . . . . . . . . . . $1200 $1800 Rodeo House Room .......... . $1000 Board .......... . $1200 $2200 *Subject to change by action of Board of Regents. Pay total at registration or Installments of twenty-five percent (25%) down payment at registration. Remainder will be paid in three month ly installments of twenty-five percent (25%) each, payable beginning September 15 for fall semester, or payable beginning February 15 for spring semester. NOTE: Should a student choose to move from the residence hall for whatever reason, room and board will be refunded on a prorated basis from the date the keys are turned in. Students who are delinquent in room and board payments are subject to eviction from the residence hall. No refund will be issued for Disciplinary Removal from Cisco College Residence Halls. CISCOCOLLEGE 68 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCEHALLCLOSING All residence halls will close at the end of a semester and for Thanksgiving, spring break, and Easter. At the end of a semester and before holidays, all students must be out of the residence halls by 4:00 p.m. of the day preceding a holiday or on the last day of final examinations. The residence halls will reopen at 2:00 p.m. the day prior to classes resuming. NECESSARYSTEPSFOR CHECKINGOUT OF THE RESIDENCEHALL On the day of mov ing out of the residence hall: Move all personal belong ings out of room and closet. Clean room and closet. After room cond iti on is checked, surrender room key to the St udent Life Office. Complete the Residence Hall Check-Out form and turn it in with the key to the Student Life Office. Any personal items not removed from the room at time of check out will be disposed of or donated to charity . Cisco College or personnel w ill not be held responsible for abandoned belongings. 1. 2. 3. 4. NOTE: FAILURETO COMPLY WITH THE CLEARANCEPROCEDUREAUTOMATICALLYRESULTSIN YOUR CONSENTTO THE COLLEGECHECKOF YOUR ROOM FOR DAMAGES AND ASSESSMENTOF ANY COSTS. DAMAGE COSTS OR UNCLEANLINES S IN EXCESS OF NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR WILL BE CHARGEDTO THE STUDENT ACCOUNT. THE COLLEGERESERVESTHE RIGHTTO WITHHOLD A STUDENT'SSCHOLASTIC RECORDSUNTIL THE DAMAGES ARE PAID. RESIDENCEHALLSUPERVISOR Each residence hall is under t he supervision of a Residence Hall Supervisor. The Residence Hall Supervisor is a resident and has the responsib ility of insuring that resident life is supportive of the educationa l purpose of the institut ion through enforcement of the residence hall pol icies. The Residence Hall Director has two primary funct ions: 1. Assist the student residents in their adjustment to residence hall life, and to aid them in finding help for college related problems. 2. Monitor the residence hall to insure that all conduct with in t he residence hall is acceptab le, in keeping with college po licies, and that college property is not destroyed. RESIDENCEHALLCOMMIITEES 1. A residence hall committee w ill be coord inated through the Student Government Association and wi ll be composed of dorm residents. 2. The purpose of the Committees is to represent the residents in the planning and promotion of student life activit ies, to advise appropr iate college personnel on matters concern ing the CISCOCOLLEGE 69 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK operation of the residence hall, and to help insure that the rights and privacy of the residents are not abused by others in the residence hall. 3. Residence Hall Committees may schedule meetings through the SGAto carry out the purposes of the comm ittee and with appropriate college personne l when t he need arises. 4. It is also the intention of the college that the Residence Hall Committee be instrumental in solving minor complaints and problems associated with resident living. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If possible, the Residence Hall Director is to be notified immediately in the event of any emergency . FIRE - When a fire is discovered, alert all occupants of the building and then call 911 . If a tornado is sighted, go to the first floor hallway; second floor residents of Nance Hall and Bivins Hall go to a closet on the first floor; second floor residents of Presidents' Hall go to the first floor hallway. TORNADO- INJURIES - In case of extreme illness or injury requiring ambulance service, call 911 . Al l OTHER EM ERGENCIES - Notify either the Residence Hall Supervisor, Campus Security or Dean of Students. ROOM CARE AN D MAINTENANCE 1. Each resident will cooperate with the college in the care and maintenance of college property. Each resident is responsib le for the cleanliness of his/her room. Each resident is responsible for checking the assigned room at the beginning of the semester; the resident is then liable for all subsequent damage to the room . 2. Nails, tacks, duct tape, putty, double-sided tape, wallpaper, dart boards, marking pens, or paint are not to be used on walls, ceilings, furniture or doors. Obscene pictures are not to be on display in the room . 3. The Residence Hall Director will periodically check each room for obvious damage and to insure that minimum health and hygiene standards are met . Students must furn ish their own cleaning equipment and supplies. 4. Each resident is to notify the Residence Hall Supervisor or Student Life of damage or need for repair of college property connected with the residence hall. 5. The college reserves the right for an authorized member of the maintenance department to enter a room w ithout advance notice, during reasonable hours, in order to provide effic ient service (repairs, work orders, improvements, etc.). Normally, repairs will be made during regular office hours. However, emergencies will be handled at any time necessary. CISCOCOLLEGE 70 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK RESIDENCE HALLHOURS & VISITATION • The college has no requirement that a student must be in his/her room by a specific time . However, quiet hours are as follows: (all noise is to be kept at room level including lobby noise) 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week • • • Reasonable quietness is expected at all times. Radios, televisions, stereos, record players and musical inst ruments are not to be played at a level that is disturbing to the other residents. The residence hall lounge is primari ly a meeting place for residents. The lounge and television are for the convenience of the residents. Each resident is expected to be orderly, to help keep the lounge clean, and to protect the college property in the area. No furniture or items belonging in the lounge or rooms are to be removed. Visitors of same sex are allowed in the rooms or hallways between the hours of: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. • Opposit e sex visit ati on hours are as follow s: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 12 a.m. • • • Sunday through Thursday Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday Friday and Saturday Visitors must present a photo ID when asked by college officials and must observe posted visitation hours. Minors are not allowed to visit the residence halls unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Overnight and weekend visitors of the same sex are only allowed to stay in the residence hall with permission from the Residence Hall Director. All guests must be approved by residents of room and/or suit e. The resident is responsible for the conduct of his/her guests, and there is a $5 per night charge with a two (2) night limit, per guest, per week. Failure to obtain permission and pay the guest fee will result in disciplinary action. RESIDENTCONDUCT Student conduct wi ll be in accordance wi t h accepted standards of good manners and in accordance with federal, state and local laws as well as standards of conduct set forth by The College (see Specific Prohibitio ns, pgs 46-47) . Students exemplifying an inability to adapt to residence hall life will be referred to the appropriate college personnel for disciplinary action. Accordingly, the following are strictly prohibited in the residence halls: 1. Refusing or fai ling to comp ly with a lawful order of any college or public official acting in the performance of t heir dut ies in the administration and enforcement of college policies, CISCOCOLLEGE 71 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2. Physically or verbally abusing any person of the college community, this includes sexual harassment and sexual assault, NOTE: Refusal or failure to cooperate with a college or public official and/o r violent abuse of any natur e subjects th e person responsible to immediate eviction fr om th e residence hall and/or campus, 3. Smoking in dorms, 4. Tampering with smoke detectors, fire alarms, or security (door prop) alarms is strictly proh ibited, 5. Possessing,selling or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, and/or storing empty cans or bott les in room, 6. Illegally possessing, using, selling or being under the influence of drugs or narcot ics, and/or possessing drug/narcot ic paraphernalia. (Could result in immediate removal from the residence hall and/or school.), 7. Possessing or using firearms, weapons or explosives (including fireworks, crossbows, pellet paint guns, air guns, spring-powered guns, slingshots, brass knuckles, or knives with over a 6" blade.) 8. Theft or possession of stolen items, 9. Congregating or loiter ing in the lobbies, on the streets or other areas of the campus after 11:00 p.m., 10. Playing of musical instruments, radios or other electronic devices on the grounds or street s of the campus without specific permission from the Dean of Students for a recognized college activity, 11. Playing of musical instruments, radios, or other electronic devices in an excessively loud manner in dorm rooms, 12. Using loud or obscene language, 13. Loud ta lking, runn ing or roughhous ing in the rooms, hallways or the lounge, 14. Entering the hallways, lounge area, or being outside without proper attire, 15. All students are required to wear shirts when outdoors at all times. Cloth ing must not be vu lgar or obscene, and must not contain profanity, 16. Keeping a pet of any kind in the residence hall. 1stviolation - $250 fine. 2nd violation - $250 fine. 3 rd vio lation - remova l from the residence halls, CISCOCOLLEGE 72 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 17. Burning of incense and candles; electric candle warmers are permitted but no lit candles, 18. Removing furniture from the lobby of any residence hall, 19. Entering or leaving the rooms through the windows except in an emergency situation, 20. Entering or leaving Presidents' Hall through emergency exit doors, 21. Allowing minor children in residence halls without permission from parent or legal guardian, 22. Participation in illegal gambling activities on college property, 23. Vulgar, obscene and/or offensive material will not be allowed on the windows or doors, 24. Nothing covering windows. Blinds are installed in all dorm windows; do not cover glass with anything visible from the outside, such as aluminum foil, etc, 25. Using hot plates and electrical cooking utensils. RESIDENTHALL FINE LIST • Burning of Incense and/or candles inside resident hall rooms and/or halls $10 • Violating the visitation policy $30 • Keeping a pet of any kind in the resident hall rooms or halls $250 • Tampering with a smoke detector, fire alarm, or security (door prop) alarm $15 Repeated violations will be viewed as a total disregard and lack of respect for the policies and regulations of Cisco College, and can be subject to further disciplinary action. Although not listed above, any infraction of the policies of Cisco College as stated in the student handbook is subject to a fine at the recommendation and discretion of the Dean of Students. Note: Allfines will be charged to the student's account and a hold will be placed on the student's records. All charges must be paid before end-of-semester grades and/or transcripts will be issued. Students may not be allowed to register for the next semester until the account balance is $0.00 DISCIPLINARYACTION Whenever the need arises for disciplinary action, the student will be referred to the appropriate college personnel. Each case is handled on an individual basis, and any infraction of residence hall rules and regulations, the college policies and regulations, or the Specific Prohibitions listed on pp. 48-49 may be cause for immediate eviction from campus housing without refund. CISCOCOLLEGE 73 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK GROUPDISTURBANCES It is expressly forbidden for any group to gather in such a manner as to disturb the public peace, do violence to any person or property, disrupt the functions of The College or to interfere with its staff or faculty in the performance of their duties, or otherwise by such gathering bring discredit to The College. A student who participates in, or loiters in the vicinity of such a gathering may be immediately suspended. ROOM ENTRYAND SEARCH Residence Halls and rooms are the property of Cisco College. Authorized staff members may enter a student's room after knocking. Rooms may be entered in the absence of the occupant(s) for an emergency, for inspections and inventories, for maintenance, or for a reasonable cause. Causeis defined as a reason to believe that a violation of College policy has occurred. COMMONAREADAMAGES The College's residence halls are operated on a self-sustaining basis to keep the student cost of attending The College as low as possible. Charges must be made for all damages including damages to common areas. In instances of damages to or defacement of any area of common use, such as lounges, stairwells, hallways or bathrooms, in which the individual(s) responsible have not been identified, charges will be assessed equally against all occupants of the residence hall with a $10.00 minimum charge for each resident. OUTDOORCOOKINGAREA Outdoor cooking areas are located North of Cluck and behind Memorial. Residents must furnish their own charcoal and other supplies. Residents must also monitor fire and make sure it is out and area is clean when they leave the area. Outdoor cooking is strictly prohibited during a Burn Ban as designated by Eastland County. KEYS Security of your room key is a serious matter. It is the residence hall student's responsibility to safeguard his/her room key. A LOSTKEYMUST BE REPORTEDTO THE RESIDENCEHALL DIRECTORIMMEDIATELY. There is a $5 fee for key replacement that must be paid promptly. A $25 fee will be assessedfor changing a lock. If you are locked out of your room, contact your Residence Hall Director. A room opening fee may be assessedfor students with a chronic problem . CISCOCOLLEGE 74 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK LAUNDRYFACILITIES Washers and dryers are located in each residence hall for use by the residence hall residents only. In using these facilities, please respect your fellow residents by removing your clothes promptly when they are finished. MAIL FACILITIES The Mail Room is located in the Student Union Building. Each resident student is to check at the post office periodically for his/her mail. The college will use the post office for written communication with resident students. Your mailing address is: Your Name Your Residence Hall and Room # Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437 CABLETV Cable TV and connections are provided in each room of the residence halls. ResidenceHall PhysicalAddresses Bivins Hall 116 Bivins Street Cisco, TX 76437 Nance Hall 606 Joe Green Circle Cisco, TX 76437 Cluck Hall 110 West Wrangler Drive Cisco, TX 76437 Presidents' Hall 501 North Hwy. 6 Cisco, TX 76437 Memorial Hall 100 West Wrangler Drive Cisco, TX 76437 Wrangler Hall 607 Joe Green Circle Cisco, TX 76437 Do not have mail (including phone bill) sent to these addresses.Refer to the Mail Facilities section for mailing address. Students are responsible for conducting their own business directly with the phone company. Each student is responsible for his or her phone bill, and the college is not responsible for any student's bills. Students should exercise extreme caution in allowing others to charge calls on a particular phone. The ultimate responsibil ity for payment of phone bills lies with the person in whose name the phone was established. CISCOCOLLEGE 75 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK INTERNET The Residence Halls broadcast free wire less internet. The library offers several computer stations with free internet access. The Student Union Building houses a Cyber-Cafe with free w ireless internet and computer stations. Students experiencing problems with wireless internet in the dorms may call the Help Desk at 254442-5010 DINING HALL HOURS The din ing hall is located in the north end of Wrangler Hall. The dining hall serves three meals per day, except on Sunday, which is two meals. Bot h room and board are required of all resident students. Students requ iring a special diet should visit with the cafeteria manager for special needs. NOTE: Persons eating in the dining hall are to wear shoes, shirts and clothing that are acceptable in polite and mixed company. No muscle shirts or extremely bare tops are allowed. All persons are asked to observe this requirement and may be refused service if not in compliance. The dining hall follows the off icial college calendar closing for all holidays including Thanksgiving, Easter, spring break and between semesters; the dining hall closes after the lunch meal on the last class day before the holiday. There are no dining hall services during the summer sessions. Adjustments or refunds are not made because of meals missed as a result of special diets, student activities , employment, class conflict, or other such reasons. If advance notification is made, the dining hall will prepare sack lunches for students having class conflict with meal hours. The board provides for the student to have unlimited seconds, but students cannot take food from the dining hall. Dining hours are as follows: Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 9:00 am Lunch: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11 :15 am -1:15 pm 11:00 am -1:00 pm Dinner: Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ESSENTIALTHINGS TO BRING 0 Extra-long twin-size bedding, blanket, two or three sets of sheets, pillow and pillow cases. 0 Towels and Wash Cloths 0 Laundry Bag, Detergent, Dryer Sheets & Quarters 0 Alarm Clock CISCOCOLLEGE 76 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK 0 0 0 0 0 0 Broom, Dust Pan, and Cleaning Supplies Waste Basket Med ication and First Aid Supplies Bath Bucket w ith Personal Necessities such as Soap, Shampoo, Razor, toothb rush and Paste, etc . Study Supplies, such as Paper, Pen, Pencils, Paper Clips, Scissors, Stapler, etc. Large Suitcase or Trunk with Lock for Protection of Valuables. OPTIONAL THINGS TO BRING .\) Small Personal Fan ~ Matt ress Pad .\) Radio and/or VCR ~ Television 4::i Small Refrigerator ~ Microwave ~ Power Strip or Surge Protector ~ Snacks 4::i Mirror for Use in the Room THINGS NOTTO BRING @ @ @ @ @ @ Weight lifting eql:lipment Wate rbed Hot plate f lectrica l cooking appliance(s) Incense Candles @~ @ Alcohol or Drngs ~irearms, \t\'eapons or facsimi le of weapons, or fxplos ives (incll:lding fireworks, crossbows, pellet paint gl:lns, air gl:lns, spring powered gl:lns, slingshots, brass knl:lckles, or knifes w ith over a 4" blade). @ Darts and/or dartboard @ LOSS AND THEFT The college does not assume any liabil ity and it does not have insurance to cover any persona l property lost or damaged due to theft, fire or any common disaster . Keep your room and your valuables locked at all times, and report any missing items to the Residence Hall Director. On all major items, please record serial and model numbers as well as the company name. Please engrave all electron ics and valuables such as TV, CD player, camera, etc. CISCOCOLLEGE 77 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCAT ION OFFICE FOR CIVILRIGHTS 1999 BRYANSTREET,SUITE1620 REGION V f ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI TEXAS DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-6831 July 19, 2017 Sent Vi a U.S. M ail and Email l D)l 6); l D)l7( CJ Re: OCRComplaint No. 06142269 ; tbJ{7tcJ Dear j16Jt6J By letter dated May 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Off ice for Civil Rights (OCR), notified you and Cisco College (College) that OCRhad opened for investigation a tbJ(7(cJ complaint against the College in which you alleged t he College discrim inated against jtbJ(6); 6 16 l Student) on the basis of sex, and that OCRwould investigate the following legal j JtJ; tbJ{7tcJ issues: I 1. Whether t he College provided prompt and equitable responses to complaints, reports, and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student's), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as requ ired by the Tit le IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College compl ied with the requirements of the Tit le IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9, regard ing notice of nondiscr iminat ion. b. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Tit le IX imp lementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator. 2. Whether any fai lure by the College to provide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student, or other students, to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile environment that denied or limited the Student's or students' abil ity to part icipate in or benefit from the College's programs, in vio lation of the Title IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.31. This letter is to inform you that OCR has revised the scope of its investigat ion of th is comp laint as follows: The Departmentof Education'smissionis to promotestudent achievementand preparationfor globalcompetitiveness byfosteringeducationalexcellence and ensuringequalaccess. www.ed .gov Page 2 of 2 - {06142269) Amended Notification Letter to Complainant Whether the College discriminated against the Student on the basis of sex by failing to respond promptly and equitably to sexual harassment (i.e,J 6Jt6J;tbJ(7CcJ 16 leport of sexual assault by another student), which was sufficient to constitute a hostile environment, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), 6 during thej16Jt J; tbJt?tcJ~cademic year, in violation of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. 1~m~); I OCRis investigating this complaint under the authority of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. The College is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department. Therefore, OCRhas jur isdictiona l authority to process this complaint for resolution under Title IX. Consistent with OCR's case processing procedures , if OCR identifies new compliance concerns during the investigat ion, OCRmay seek to resolve those concerns either through an agreement or, depending on the nature of the compliance concerns, prov ide technical assistance or consider the compliance concerns for a possible compliance review. Under the Freedom of Info rmation Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, we will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of persona l privacy. I will contact you shortly to discuss the status OCR's investigation and resolution of the complaint. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 214-661-9639 or by email at dana.mckenna@ed .gov. Sincerely, Dana K. McKenna Senior Equal Opportun ity Specialist OCRDallas Office CC: 1(6)(6);tbJ(7(C) l§?gmail. com UNIT ED STATES DEPARTMEN T OF EDUCA TION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 1999 BRYANSTREET,SUITE1620 REGION V f ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI TEXAS DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-6831 July 19, 2017 Sent Via U.S. Mail and Email Dr. Thad Anglin, President Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, Texas 76437 thad.anglin@cisco.edu Re: OCRComplaint No. 06142269 Dear Dr. Anglin: By letter dated May 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), notified Cisco College (College) and the complainant that OCRhad opened for investigat ion a complaint against the College in which the compla inant alleged the College discriminated against!16Jt6J; tbJl7tCJ tstudent) on the basis of sex, and that OCRwould investigate the following legal issues: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to complaints, reports, and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student ' s), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as required by the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX imp lementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscrimination. b. Whether the College compl ied with the requirements of the Title IX implement ing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator . 2. Whether any failure by the College to provide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student, or other students, to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile env ironment that denied or limited the Student's or students' abil ity to participate in or benefit from the College's programs, in violation of the Title IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. The Departmentof Education'smissionis to promotestudent achievementand preparationfor globalcompetitiveness byfosteringeducationalexcellenceand ensuringequalaccess. www.ed .gov Page 2 of 2 - {06142269) Amended Notification Letter to President This let te r is to inform you that OCR has revised the scope of its investigation of this complaint as follows: Whether the College discrim inated against the Student on the basis of sex by failing 6 to respond promptly and equitably to sexual harassment (i.e.,!tbJt J;Ml7tCJ report of sexual assault by another student), which was sufficient to constitute a hostile environment, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), during ther)( 6); tbJ(?(CJ~cademic year, in violation of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. I ruillJ OCRis investigating this complaint under the authority of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq., and its implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.Part 106, which prohibit discr imination on the basis of sex. The College is a recip ient of Federal financial assistance from the Department. Therefore, OCRhas jurisdictional authority to process this complaint for resolution under Title IX. Consistent with OCR's case processing procedures, if OCRidentifies new compliance concerns during the investigation, OCRmay seek to resolve those concerns either through an agreement or, depending on the nature of the compliance concerns, prov ide technical assistance or consider the compliance concerns for a possible compliance review. Under the Freedom of Info rmation Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, we will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of persona l privacy. I will contact you or your designated representat ive shortly to discuss the status OCR's investigation and resolution of the complaint. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 214-661-9639 or by email at dana.mckenna@ed.gov . Sincerely, Dana K. McKenna Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist OCRDallas Office ~ ~isco.edu CISCO .edu From: Sent: To: Subject: 116 )(6); t6)(7(CJ 19 Jul 2017 16:45 :28 -0500 McKenna, Dana RE: OCRComplaint 06142269; Amended Not ification Yes please, thank you. On Jul 19, 2017 4:44 PM, "McKenna, Dana" wrote: Yes it's important, sorry for the misspelling. I will correct it. So, you want to be contacted via emai l? Dana -------- Original Message -------Subject: RE: OCR Complaint 06142269; Am ended Notific ation From: 116 Jt6J; t6Jl7tcJ jillgmail.com> Date: Jul 19, 2017, 4:34 PM To: "McKenna , Dana" Oka~j that sounds great. The contact is correct , however jtbJ(6J; t6Jl7tcJ !Not sure if that is importa nt or not. ------------116 Jt6J; t7tcJ On Jul 19, 20 17 4:28 PM, "McKenna , Dana" wrote : 1(6)(6); tbJ( 7(CJ We are in the process of finalizing our investigative findings and seeking approval to proceed to resolution (i.e., negotiating a Resolution Agreement with the College). Once we receive approval to proceed to negotiations, we will secure an Agreement with the College to resolve the comp laint, including remedies we previously discussed for you. Can you please confirm your preferred contact method for the College to contact you? The College will not contact you until we have secured an Agreement . I will notify you before this occurs to give you a heads up. You can choose how you wish the College to contact you, w hether by email, mai l, or phone. Let me know which method you prefer. Thanks! Dana McKenna, OCRDallas Office From: ltbJ(6J; tbJl7tcJ fi)gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 4:23 PM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Re: OCR Complaint 06142269; Amended Notification Dana, Thank you so much for getting back to me. What will be our next steps after the college receives this letter? On Jul 19, 2017 4:12 PM, "McKenna, Dana" wrote: Attached is an amended notification letter issued today regarding OCR's scope of the investigation of your complaint. If you have any questions, please contact me. Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. D epartment of Educa tion 214-66 1-9639 I dana.mckenna@ed.gov The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educatio nal excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCR Communications Notice: OCR is committed to providing the public (customers) information about the civil rights laws OCR enforces. OCR provides customers with general, pub licly-available information about a wide variety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCR does not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory opinions to customer s concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCR in response to a public inquiry does not constitute a formal statement of OCR policy and should not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. OCR 's fonnal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCR official and made available to the public. Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any review , dissemination , distribution or dup lication of this communication or its attachments is strict ly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipi ent, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of both the orig ina l mes sage and any attachment(s). From: Sent : To: Cc: Subject: Attachment s: McKenna, Dana 19 Jul 2017 21:15:56 +0000 'thad.anglin@cisco.edu' jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(CJ ~cisco.edu'J 6Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ~cisco.edu' OCRComplaint 06142269; Amended Notification 06142269 CC-ANL-R.pdf Dr. Anglin, Attached is an amended notification letter issued today regarding OCR'sscope of the investigation of the complaint referenced above. If you have any questions, please contact me. Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Depart ment of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov The mission of the Office for CivilRights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCRCommunications Notice: OCR is committed to prov iding the pub lic (customers) informat ion about the civil rights laws OCR enforces. OCRprovides customers with general, public ly-available information about a wide variety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCRdoes not prov ide legal or other advice or issue advisory opinions to customers concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCRin response to a public inqui ry does not constitute a formal statement of OCR policy and should not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. OCR'sformal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCRofficial and made available to the publ ic. Confidential ity Notice: The information contained in th is transmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidential informat ion. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplicat ion of this communication or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply emai l and destroy all copies of both the original message and any attachment(s) . UNIT ED STATES DEPARTMEN T OF EDUCA TION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 1999 BRYANSTREET,SUITE1620 REGION V f ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI TEXAS DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-6831 July 19, 2017 Sent Via U.S. Mail and Email Dr. Thad Anglin, President Cisco College 101 College Heights Cisco, Texas 76437 thad.anglin@cisco.edu Re: OCRComplaint No. 06142269 Dear Dr. Anglin: By letter dated May 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), notified Cisco College (College) and the complainant that OCRhad opened for investigat ion a complaint a~ainst the College in which the compla inant alleged the College 6 discriminated against!cbJc J; Cb 7 ccJ lstudent) on the basis of sex, and that OCRwould investigate the following legal issues: 1. Whether the College provided prompt and equitable responses to complaints, reports, and/or incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence (including the Student ' s), of which it had notice (knew about or should have known about), as required by the Title IX implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. a. Whether the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX imp lementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscrimination. b. Whether the College compl ied with the requirements of the Title IX implement ing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX coordinator . 2. Whether any failure by the College to provide a prompt and equitable response allowed the Student, or other students, to continue to be subjected to a sexually hostile env ironment that denied or limited the Student's or students' abil ity to participate in or benefit from the College's programs, in violation of the Title IX implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. The Departmentof Education'smissionis to promotestudent achievementand preparationfor globalcompetitiveness byfosteringeducationalexcellenceand ensuringequalaccess. www.ed .gov Page 2 of 2 - {06142269) Amended Notification Letter to President This let te r is to inform you that OCR has revised the scope of its investigation of this complaint as follows: Whether t he College discrim inated against the Student on the basis of sex by failing 66 pond prompt ly and equitably to sexual harassment (i.e J Jt J;Ml7tcJ . 6 (bl(?( cJ eport of sexual assault by another student), which was sufficient to constitute a hostile e~ · nt, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), 6 · 7 during the cci ' academic year, in violat ion of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. l OCRis investigating this complaint under the authority of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq., and its implement ing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discr imination on the basis of sex. The College is a recip ient of Federal financial assistance from the Department. Therefore, OCRhas jurisdictional authority to process this complaint for resolution under Title IX. Consistent with OCR's case processing procedures, if OCRidentifies new compliance concerns dur ing the investigation, OCRmay seek to resolve those concerns either through an agreement or, depending on the nature of the compliance concerns, prov ide technical assistance or consider the compliance concerns for a possible compliance review. Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, we will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of persona l privacy. I will contact you or your designated representat ive shortly to discuss the status OCR's investigation and resolution of the complaint. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at 214-661-9639 or by email at dana.mckenna@ed.gov . Sincerely, Dana K. McKenna Senior Equal Opportunity Specialist OCRDallas Office cc: ™~ ~ ~isco.edu I ___________________________ ,__ _C ISCO .edu ___. CiscoCollege - OCRTeleconference Subject : Re: Date : Time: Method: Proposed Draft Resolution Agreement (RA) - Negotiations (06142269) Cisco College (College) - Tit le IX Complaint Thursday, October 12, 2017 10:30am -11:30am Parties Conduct Teleconfe rence 7 tcJ Dial In Number: PJt6 J; tbJt?tCJ !Leader CodeJ 6Jt6 J; tbJt l Participant Code: p Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ Participants: College Representatives: lDJl6J; lDJl7l CJ Facilitator: ULK Kepresentat ,ves: Terr i Gonzales, Team Leader; Dana McKenna, Senior Invest igator Dana McKenna, Lead Investigator (LI) 10:30 -10:45am Purpose and Objectives for Negotiations OCRInvest igation and Determinat ion Technica l Assistance 10:45 -11:lSam Discussion and Review of Draft Resolution Agreement Jurisdicti on Action Items Report ing Requirements Timeframes Monitoring 11:15-11:30am Next Steps for Conclud ing Negotiations Finalizing Resolution Agreement Issuance of Letter of Findings and Resolution Agreement Meeting Conclusion Teleconference Summary LI reviewed purpose of the call, OCRcase processing procedures, status of invest igation/reso lution, and goals for RA negot iat ions. LI apolog ized for the extended delay in processing the comp laint and thanked the College for its cooperation and pat ience in OCR' s complet ing its investigation. LI briefly reviewed the Tit le IX complaint OCRopened for invest igation on May 7, 2014, wh ich alleged that the College failed to promptly and equitably 6 7 respond to the Student' ~tbJt J;tbJt tcJ !report of sexual assault, of wh ich it had notice, and as a result, the Student was subjected to a sexually hostile environment . LI also discussed the amended notification letter which informed t he College on July 19, 2017 that OCRrevised the scope of its investigation of th is comp laint to whether the College discrim inated against the Page 2 of 4 {06142269) Cisco College-OCRTeleconference Record Student on the basis of sex b] failing to respond prompt ly and equitably to sexual harassment 66 (i.e.J lt J;tbJt?tcJ _report of sexual assault by another student), which was sufficient to constitute a hostile environment, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), 6 during the!tbJtJ; Mt*facademic year, in violation of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.31. We also discussed that if OCR identifies new compliance concerns during the invest igation, OCR may seek to resolve those concerns either through an agreement or, depending on the nature of the compliance concerns, provide technical assistance or consider the compliance concerns for a possible compliance review. LI discussed that OCRhas concluded its investigation of the complaint allegat ion and legal issues raised by the complaint, and made a determ ination, using a preponderance of the evidence standard, whether: • There is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion of noncompliance. • The evidence supports a conclusion of noncompliance. LI specifically reviewed findings of the investigation and noted Title IX compliance concerns, which concluded both insufficient evidence and evidence of noncompliance determinations. LI discussed that OCRdetermined the College designated a Title IX Coordinator and provided sufficient notice for both the Title IX Coordinator and the College's nondiscrimination policy prohibiting sex discrimination, in compliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.9. OCR also discussed noted inconsistencies (multiple versions and/or omissions of a nondiscrimination policy) in College publications and recruitment materia ls. For example, OCR's review of student recruitment materials on the College s website, as well as information provided to prospect ive employees, such as the employment application form reveals no inclusion of a nondiscrimination statement. LI discussed providing technical assistance to the College to ensure consistency and inclusion of the notice of nondiscrimination in each announcement, bulletin, catalog, or application form as requ ired by the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9. 1 LI discussed with the College the Title IX compliance concerns identified in OCR's investigation. LI informed the College that it failed to adopt and publish effective grievance procedures for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints, in noncompliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §106.8{b). LI also discussed OCR's further determination that the College failed to appropriately investigate the Student's report of sexual assault, and to take immediate and effective corrective action responsive to the sexual assault, including effective actions to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects, in noncompliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.31. LI discussed that the College made clear early on of its willingness to resolve the complaint. The College confirmed its willingness to negotiate an RA during the call. LI discussed that OCR considers the complaint resolved and the College is determined in compliance with Title IX, after negotiating with OCRand reaching agreement on its terms, and enters into an agreement that, when fully and effectively implemented, will address all of OCR's compliance concerns and/or the identified violations. Page 3 of 4 {06142269) Cisco College-OCRTeleconference Record LI also discussed recent withdrawal of Title IX guidance and the applicable regulations and policy guidance utilized in crafting the RA. LI discussed that an RA must include OCR's jur isdictional authority, action steps and reporting requirements that when implemented, will remedy both the ind ividual discrimination at issue as well as any systemic discrimination. LI then discussed the process of crafting an RA to specifically address the Title IX compliance concerns. OCR reviewed the following items included in the RA to resolve the complaint: • • • • • Review, revise and amend as necessary all Title IX policies and grievance procedures to ensure consistency and prov ide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints by students, employees and third parties alleging all forms of sex discrimination, in compliance with Title IX. Develop a procedure to consistently document and maintain data for each Title IX complaint received and processed by the College in order to ensure the College is providing prompt and equitable resolutions of Title IX complaints. Provide annual, mandatory Title IX training to its employees charged with the duty to investigate and/or otherwise process Title IX complaints (e.g. Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, other College officials) per the College's revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures. Offer redress to the Student regarding the College's handling of the investigation into her complaint including but not limited to: written letter of apology and notice of the outcome of her complaint; reimbursement or direct payment for private counseling services to the Student and College tuition and fee reimbursement charged to the Student; and any other remedies determined appropriate by the College to address the College's delay in processing her complaint. Provide mandatory online training educating students and employees on Title IX, including the College's revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures. LI also discussed monitoring the implementation of the RA, until the College is in compliance with the statute(s) and regulations at issue in the case. LI fielded questions about the RA clarifying sections as needed while reviewing the RA with College officials to ensure the College understands the proposed draft RA terms. TL also assisted in providing clarification of the RA and answering questions. LI discussed OCR procedures for negotiations informing the College that OCRand the College have a period of up to 90 calendar days (by 12/28/17) within which to reach final agreement from the date that the proposed terms of the resolution agreement were shared with the College. (09/28/17). LI also discussed College calendar and that the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday schedule w ill impact the 90 day timeframe and we would need to work together to finalize the RA ASAP. LI also discussed ram ifications of a negotiation impasse if the College and OCRnegotiate for 90 calendar days and fail to reach final agreement by the 90th day. LI informed College that once we have a signed RA, OCRwill issue a letter of finding(s) to the parties explaining the reason(s) for its decision, including a copy of the RA. Page 4 of 4 {06142269) Cisco College-OCR Teleconference Record LI discussed next steps going forward and finalizing the RA, including the College proposing timeframes that they can complete the actions items set forth in the Agreement. LI informed the College that she would be speaking with the complainant and Student, and would seek clarity for remedies the College can offer to the Student. r (6); tb)(7(CJ ~ Dr. Anglin indicated: as already be~an workin~ on revising their Title IX 6 policies and procedures and that going forwardJ6Jt ; tbJ(7(cJ he designated representative in working with OCRto finalize the terms of the RA. LI stated she would tbJ(7(cJ ~o provide technical assistance regarding Title IX regarding follow up!tbJ(6J; notice of nondiscrimination and Title IX coordinator(s), and also assisting as needed in establishing timeframes for the College to complete the action items and reporting requirements set forth in the draft RA. The teleconference was concluded. From: Sent: To: Subject: McKenna, Dana 31 Jul 2017 14:51:00 +0000 p l( 6); (b)(7(C) I OCR Complaint 06142269; Status of Complaint Hi 116)(6);tbJ(7(CJ I We have not yet received approva l to initiate negotiations with Cisco College to develop a Resolution Agreement. The Agreement is negotiated between OCR and the College to resolve the complaint and ensure Title IX compliance. tb_Jt6_J;_tb_Jt_7tc_J___ No action is required of1... comp laint. _,lwho is the comp lainant of record for the Jt6 _J;_tb_Jt_?tc _J________ Once we are approved to start negotiations, I will notify ,_j16_ _. If you have any other questions , please contact me. Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Inve stigato r OCR Dallas Office -------- Original Message -------Subject: Re: OCR Complaint 06142269; Amended Notification From: p Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ l@gmail.com > Date : Jul 28, 2017 , 8:49 PM To: "McKenna, Dana" Hello Dana , I just wanted to go over our resolution agreement for my case and what is being discussed at this time? Also, I want to know if there is anything else I need to do to help with th is process? Thank~ou, 116 )(6); t6)(7 On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 4: 11 PM , McKenna , Dana wrote: r)( 6); t6)(7(CJ Attached is an amended notificat ion letter issued today regarding OCR's scope of the investigation of your complaint. If you have any questions, please contact me . Regard s, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S . Department of Education 214 -661-9639 1dana .mckenna @ed.gov The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and lo promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil righls. OCR Conununications Notice: OCR is committed to providing the public (customers) infonnation about the civil rights laws OCR enforces. OCR provides customers with general, publicly -available information about a wide variety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCR does not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory opinions to customers concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCR in response to a public inquiry does not constitute a formal statement of OCR policy and should not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. OCR 's fom1al policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCR official and made ava ilable to the public. Confidentia lity Notice: The information contained in this transmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient , please contact the sender by rep ly email and destroy all copies of both the original message and any attachment(s). From: Sent : To: Subject : McKenna, Dana 4 Oct 2017 20:04:11 +0000 jtbJ(6J; t6)(7(CJ I RE: 06142269 Cisco College-Update Great, thanks! Talk with you then. Dana r J(6J; {6J(7(CJ l com] From: Sent: Wednesday,October 04, 2017 2:58 PM To : McKenna,Dana Subject: RE: 06142269 CiscoCollege-Update {bj(6);(6J(7(CJ l That time is great. My# is .._________________ __, ["'. t {6){,tCJ On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Mc Kenna. Dana wrote: Okay sounds good. I will schedule us for Monday, October 15th @ 11am, if that time works . Please confirm your phone number as well that you would like me to contact you at. {bj(6);{6J(7(CJ l From:_ I com] Sent: Wednesday,October 04, 2017 2:05 PM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: RE: 06142269 CiscoCollege-Update Monday the 16th will work for us. Anytime on that day. Thank you On Wednesday, October 4, 2017 McKenna, Dana wrote: P J(6J ;(6J(7(CJ Unfortunately, Monday, 10/9 is a federal holiday and our offices are closed. Is there another day next week that could work? If not, we can schedule our call for the following Monday (10/ 16). Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator OCRDallas Office From: I 1(6)(6); tbJ(7(CJ .com] Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 8 :38 AM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: RE: 06142269 Cisco College-Update l tbJ(6J;tb)(7(CJ Glad to hear you are back. Hope all is well with you. anytime Monday . Just let us know. ______ I have a conference call _. r )(6); tb)(7(CJ I I On Tuesday. October 3.2017 McKcnna. Dana wrote: Hi 1161 (6); tb)(7(CJ Hope all is well with you and your family. I've returned to work this week and my supervisor Ms. Gonzales, has updated me on the status of your case and current ne~ ot iations. She also forwarded me the email you sent below. I would like to schedule a conference callj16 J6J; tbJ(7(cJ ~ to discuss these recent developments and answer any questions you may have. Let me know a ~ and time we can speak. I look for ward to the call. ! Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Educati on 214-66 1-9639 I dana.mckenna@ed .gov The mission of the Office for CivilRights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCRCommunications Notice: OCRis comm itted to providing the pub lic (custome rs) information about the civil rights laws OCR enforces. OCRprov ides customers with general, publicly -available informat ion about a w ide variety of civil rights issues in the education contex t . OCRdoes not prov ide legal o r other advice or issue advisory opin ions to customers concern ing specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCRin response to a public inqui ry does not constitute a forma l statement of OCR policy and should not be construe d as creat ing or articu lating new policy. OCR'sformal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCRofficial and made available to the publ ic. Confidentia lity Notice: The informat ion contained in this transm ission and attachments may conta in privi leged and confidentia l informat ion. It is intended on ly for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, dist ribution or duplicat ion of this communication or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply emai l and destroy all copies of both the or iginal message and any attachment(s). )(6); tbJ(7(CJ From: 116 1com> D ate: October 2, 2017 at 10:25:02 PM CDT To: Tcrri.Gunzalcs@cd.gov Cc: Subject: RE: Ciseo junior cullege use What does all his mean exactly? I know-had asked for financial compensatio 7 this included in (he ncgoliations? \w rm l" '(mu Mm weigov we lam pleased to repovt that we have entered Into negouanons the CoUegE {a reso've your complarnr. We have 90 days to reach an agreement the CoHege mm cumphance Trtle IX. We perraurcany 'rnrurrn you ofthe status of our negouanons. Again, am so very sorry for how long has taken to resolve ms case, but we are finally on the road resolution. Best, Terri Gonxales Supervlsory Attorney/Team Leader United States Department of Educanon office for cm 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1520 Dzl'zs, Texas 75201 Ter: (214) 56179687 Fax: (214] 65175557 ed From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: McKenna, Dana 11 Oct 2017 14:34:35 +0000 !15 J6t J; tbJ(7(cJ l@cisco.edu Gonzales, Terri Cisco College Teleconference Call-in Info for Thursday, 10/12/17 @10:30am 1(6)(6);tb)(7( CJ Below is the conference call-in telephone number and participant code number as promised. Individuals participating in the teleconference tomorrow morning call the numb er and then enter the participant code when prompt ed. Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with Cisco. Best, Dana McKenna , Senior Investigator OCR Dallas Office -------- Original Message -------Subject: FW: Cisco College Teleconference Confirmed for Thursday , 10/ 12/ 17 @l0 :30am From : "McKenna , Dana" 017, 8:40AM Dat · 6 ; To: Goo~ d -m_o_r_n~in-f11~~~~ u.i...-, I apologize for the delay in provid ing the conference call in number. I'm awaiting rece ipt/approval for the number today. Once I receive the information, I will forward on to you ASAP for the teleconference tomorrow. Regards, Dana McKenna, OCRDallas Office From: McKenna, Dana Sen~ To: if:''!i~"Y O~ober 7(c) H J; 10, 2017 9:50 AM SubJect: Cisco Co ~e Teleconference Confirmed for Thursday, 10/12/17 @10:30am Hi!t6J(6); tbJ(7( CJ Thanks for the quick response . Thursday, 10/12 at 10:30am is fine . If possible, it would be very beneficial to also include in the teleconference Cisco personnel who will be invo lved in the implementation of a resolution agreement regarding Tit le IX, such asltbJ(6J;tbJ(7(cJ the ir respective schedules permit. However, their participation is not required for this first te leconference and we wi ll certainly have opportun ities for fo llow up discussions with Cisco representatives as we move forward with resolution of the complaint through the proposed draft resolution agreement. I w ill provide to you later today a participant call-in number and code for everyone who would like to participate in the te leconference to utilize on Thursday, in case there are individuals who will be calling in from different locations. I really appreciate your assistance in coordinating the call. I will follow up with you shortly. Dana, OCR Dallas ~ . 1(6)(6); (bj(7(C) From: CISCO.edu ] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:01 AM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Re: Cisco College, OCR Docket No. 06142269-Scheduling Teleconference Hello, This Thurs day, October 12th, at 10:30 a.m., will work for Cisco College. Would you like to call over or would you like us to call you? Thank you, On Tue, Oct 10, 20 17 at 7:37 AM, McKenna, Dana wrote: Good rnorn ing!tbJ(6); tbJC7CCJ I My name is Dana McKenna, and I am a senior invest igator with OCRassigned as lead invest igator for this case. My supervisor Terri Gonzales forwarded me your email below to follow up with scheduling a t eleconference with Cisco College officials . Unfortunately, we are unavailable for t he proposed date/time for Wednesday of this week . We have time this Thursday and Friday at 10:30am, if this could work for Cisco College. We also have time available next Tuesday or Thursday in the morning or aft ernoon. Please let me know a day/time that would be best for this week or next week. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 214-661-9639 I dana .mckenna@ed .gov The mission of the Office for CivilRights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCRCommunications Notice: OCRis committed to providing the public (customers) information about the civi l rights laws OCRenforces. OCRprovides customers with general, publicly-available information about a wide var iety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCRdoes not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory opinions to customers concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCRin response to a public inquiry does not constitute a formal statement of OCRpolicy and shou ld not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. OCR'sforma l policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCRofficial and made available to the public. Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or dupl ication of this communication or its attachments is strict ly prohibited. If you are not the intended recip ient, please contact the sender by rep ly email and destroy all copies of both the original message and any attachment(s). r)(6) ; tb)(7(C) I . From: @c1sco.edu> Date: October 9, 2017 at 8:53:03 AM CDT To: Terri.Gonzales@ed .gov Subject: RE: Cisco College, OCR Docket No. 06142269 Hi Terri , Would you be able to meet with Cisco College on Wednesday , October 11, 2017 , at 10:30 a.m. , to discuss the email below? Let me know if this date/time is convenient for you. Thank you for your time. From: Gonzales, Terri Sent: Thursday, September 28 2017 12:22 PM To:! 16Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ @cisco.edu ; j16Jt6J; tbJ(7(CJ ~ cisco.edu Cc: McKenna, Dana Subject: Cisco College, OCR Docket No. 06142269 Good aftemoon, (bj(6);tb)(7(CJ l-------------- I am Dana McKenna's supervisor. Ms. McKenna is out of the office, but she is returning next week. With that said, in an effort to avoid further delay with regard to the resolution of this case, I am reaching out to you to commence negotiations pursuant to Section 303(b) of OCR's Case Processing Manual (CPM). According to the CPM, we have 90 days from today to reach an agreement, i.e., until December 3, 2017. I have attached a draft resolution agreement. Please review it and then we can schedule a time to discuss, if you so desire. It is my understanding that Ms . McKenna has previously shared some of our concerns with you, but either Ms. McKenna and/or I would be happy to discuss them further with you if you wish. Thank you so very much for your cooperation and assistance with our investigation thus far. Best, Terri Gonzales Terri Gonzales Supervisory Attorney /Team Leader Un ited States Department of Education Office for Civi l Right s 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620 Dallas, Texas 75201 Tel: (214) 661 -9687 Fax: (214) 661-9587 www.ed .gov/OCR (O)l 6 ); (D)l7( CJ (O)l 6 ); (D)l7( CJ From: Sent : TO: McKenna, Dana 13 Oct 2017 17:18:50 +0000 jcbJ(6);(6J(7(CJ I Cc: Gonzales, Terri Subject: (06142269) Cisco College; RE:Technical Assistance Session Confirmed for 10/20/17, Friday 9:30am-11:30am Attachments: Not ice of Nondiscrimination-2010.pdf l(bj(6);(bj(7(CJ Great, we're confirmed. I've also attached for reference OCR's Notice of Nondiscrimination publication , which includes info on the nondiscriminat ion notice re uirements and exam les of combined -p-Jt6 .... J;-c6... Jt..... 1tc"J"" statements. you next Friday @9:30am. Should you have any questions before our meet ing, please feel free to contact me. Have a great weekend! Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator OCR Dallas Office From:jt6J6tJ;ibJ(7(cJ !@cisco.edu] Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 10:27 AM To: McKenna, Dana Subject: Re: Technical Assistance Next Week (bj(6);(6J(7(CJ l Next Friday from 9:30 - 11:30am will be fine. My skype username also connected to this email address. .... _____ I and is _,, Thanks. I\UA6J; \UA7lCJ On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 9:42 AM, McKenna , Dana wrote: l(bj(6);(6)(7(CJ I Thank you for sending the calendar. Next Friday morning works best for me. We should probably set aside a two hour w indow. Perhaps 9:30am-1 J :30am? We will need to exchange our Skype contact info, which I can send to you on Monday . We use Skype business . Dana Date: Oct 13, 2017, 9: 16 AM To: "McKenna , Dana" Hi, Ms. McKenna Thank you for providing this information. I will be sure to review it before our call. Meeting via Skype is fine . I am available Wed nesday between 1-4 , Thursday between 9-12, or Friday 9-12. I have also attached our academic calendar which shows our holiday closings. I look forward to speak ing with you next week. lDJl6J; lDJl7lCJ On Thut Oct 12, 2017 at 3:10 PM, McKenna, Dana wrote: Hi 1(6)(6);(\( ?(CJ I Thank you so much for participating in the teleconference today. I would like to schedule a call with you for next week so that we can review technical assistance on the items discussed in the call and to also move forward with finalizing the draft Resolution Agreement. If you prefer, we can Skype the call. Let me know a day/time that works best for your schedule. For quick reference, I'm providing a direct link to the Title IX regulations available at the OCR website: https://www2.ed.gov /po1icy/rights/reg/ocr/edlite-34cfrl 06.html#S3 l . The pertinent procedural requirements we will be reviewing are 34 C.F.R. §§§ 106.8, 106.9 and 106.31. I've also attached pdf copies of OCR policy guidance we will be discussing that are applicable to this case, which include: 1) Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance (January 19, 200 I) 2) Q&A on Campus Sexual Misconduct (September 22, 2017) Also, if available, please send me the College 's calendar for the fall 2017 so we can be aware of the holiday schedule. Thanks! Best, Dana McKenna, Senior Investigator Office for Civil Rights U.S . Department of Education 214-66 1-9639 I dana.mckenna@ed .gov The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCR Communications Notice: OCR is committed to providing the public (customer s) information about the civil rights Jaws OCR enforces . OCR provides customers with general , publicly-available information about a wide variety of civil rights issues in the education context. OCR does not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory opin ions to customer s concerning specific factual scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCR in response to a public inquiry does not constitute a fonnal statement of OCR policy and should not be construed as creating or articu lating new po licy. OCR's formal policy statement:s are approved by a duly authorized OCR official and made available to the public. Confidentialit:y Notice: The information contained in this transmission and attachments may contain privileged and confidential information. 1t is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any review , dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication or its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient , please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of both the original message and any attachment(s). Introduction he Department of Education's (ED) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces several statutes that protect the rights of beneficiaries in programs or activities that receive financial assistance from ED. These laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), sex (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acl of 1973), and age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975). OCR also has enforcement responsibilities under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits state and local governments from discriminating on the basis of disability. In addition, OCR enforces the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, which addresses equal access to meet on school premises or in school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. T This fact sheet explains the requirements for schools,colleges, and state and local governmentsthat receive federal funds to issue notices of non-discrimination,clarifies the informationthat they should include in their non-discriminationnotices, and providesa sample notice of non-discrimination. This fact sheet is designed to assist educationinstitutions in establishinga notice of non-discrimination that meets the requirementsof the applicable regulations. Notice of Non-discrimination Requirements The regulations implementingTitle VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Boy Scouts Act contain requirements for recipients to issue notices of nondiscrimination. (See 34 C.F.R. Sections 100.6(d), 106.9, 104.8, 110.25,and 108.9, respectively.)The Title II regulation also contains a notice requirement that applies to all entities of state or local government, whether or not they receive federal financial assistance. (See 28 C.F.R. Section 35.106.) These regulations require that recipients notify students, parents and others that they do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability,and age, and, if applicable, that they provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. However, these regulations contain minor differences relating to the required content of recipient notices of non-discriminationand the methods used to publish them. The Title VT regulation requires schools and colleges to notify students and others of the regulatory provisions in a manner that a responsible ED official would find necessary to tell students of their protections against discrimination under the statute and regulation. The Boy Scouts Act regulation incorporates the Title VTregulatory provisionconcerning notice of non-discrimination.Public elementary and secondaryschools and local and state educationalagenciesthat receive funds made available through ED must make available informationregarding the provisions of the Boy Scouts Act. This informationmust be made availablein a manner that a responsibleED official would find necessary to inform people of the protectionsprovided under the Boy Scouts Act and its regulation. Entities other than public elementaryand secondary schools and local and state educationalagenciesthat receive funds made availablethrough ED need not provide this notice, as the Boy Scouts Act does not apply to them. The Title TXand the Section 504 regulations both contain more detailed requirements that specify the information that must be included in a notice of non-discrimination.These regulations also require recipients to designate at least one employee to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities. The Title IX regulation requires schools and colleges to implement specific and continuing steps to inform students and others of the protections against discriminationon the basis of sex. The notification must state that the requirement of non-discriminationin educational programs and activities extends to employment and admission. It also must say that questions about Title IX may be refen-ed to the employee designated to coordinate Title [)( compliance or to the assistant secretary for civil 1ights. Schools are required to include the name, address, and telephone number of the designated coordinator in their notifications. The Section 504 regulation requires that schools and colleges employing 15 or more persons implement appropriate, continuing steps to notify students and others that the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in violation of the statute and regulation. The notification must state, where appropriate, that the school or college does not discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to its programs or activities. The notification also must state that the school or college does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities. The employee designated to coordinate compliance with the Section 504 regulation must be identified in the notification. The Title ITregulation requires that a public entity generally make information regarding the provisions of Title II available to applicants, participants and other interested persons in such a manner as the head of the entity finds necessary to apprise such persons of the protections against discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The regulation implementing the Age Discrimination Act requires a school or college to notify its students and applicants, in a continuing manner, of info1mationregarding the provisions of the act and these regulations.The notice must identify the compliance coordinator by name or title, address, and telephone number. Methods of Notification In accordance with the Title [)( and Section 504 regulations, notification may include posting information notices, publishing in local newspapers, publishing in newspapers and magazines operated by the school or its students, publishing in alumnae or alumni newspapers or magazines, or distributing memoranda or other written communications to students and employees. In addition, recipients are required to include a statement of nondiscriminatory policy in any bulletins, announcements, publications, catalogs, application forms, or other recruitment materials that are made available to participants, students, applicants. or employees. As noted in the pertinent Section 504 regulatory provision, schools may meet this requirement either by including appropriate inserts in existing materials and publications or by revising and reprinting the materials and publications. Neither the Title VI regulation, the Boy Scouts Act regulation, the Age Discrimination Act regulation , nor the Title Il regulation specifies the methods to be used by recipients in publishing notices of non-discrimination. Combined Requirements OCR recognizes the variat ions among the regulations governing notice requirements and understands that schools and colleges may wish to use one statemen t to comply with all requirements of the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, and, if applicable , the Boy Scouts Act. Public institutions also may w ish to include Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act in their statement. OCR encourages one combined notice for the regulations. in a non-di scrimination notice may result in an overly burdensome requirement to republish the notice if a person leaves the coordinator position, it is acceptable for a recipient to identify its coordinator only through a position title. The Section 504 regulation does not require a recipient to include the address or telephone number of the responsible employee assigned to coordinate its comp liance efforts. However , OCR considers that identifying the responsible employee without infonnation on how to contact that person does not constitute an effective notice. An acceptab le non -discrimination notice should provide inform atio n on how to contact the responsible employee. Compliance with the notification requirements of Section 504 will also generally satisfy the notification requirements of Title II for state and local governments. A combined non -discrimination notice shou ld conta in two basic eleme nts: (I) a statement of non-discrimination that specifies the basis for non-discrimination; and (2) identification by name or title, address, and telephone number of the employee or employees responsible for coordinating the compliance efforts. Although the Section 504 and Title IX regulations state that schools and colleges, where appropriate, shall specify nondiscrimination in the areas of admission and employment, a general statement indicating non-discrimination in all programs is acceptable. The regulations do not requir e that a recipient identify the pertinent regulations by title. Please see the sample notice at the end of this pamphlet. The Tit le IX regulation indicates that inquiries concerning the application of the Title TXreg ulation may be referred to the coordinator or to the assistant secretary for civil rights. An acceptable notice may include the names and titles of either one or both individuals. The Title IX regulation requires a recipient to provide the name of the person responsible for its compliance effort in addit ion to the address and telephone number where that person may be contacted. However, because OCR recognizes that the inclusion of a person's name However , since the Section 504 regulation requires identification of a coordinator, a combined non-discrimination notice sho uld include the name and/or title of the responsible employee. If a recipient designates two different people to coordinate compliance with Section 504 and Title IX, both names or titles shou ld be included in the notice. Sample Notice of Non-discrimination The following samp le notice of nondiscrimination meets the minimum requirements of the regulations enforced by OCR: The (Name of Recipient) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability , or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 1 The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-di scrimination pol icies: Name and/or Title Address Telephone No. Notice of NON-DISCRIMINATION Name and/orTitle2 Address Telephone No. For further information on notice of non discrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolpOl. ed.gov/CFA PPS/OCR/contactus .cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800 -421-3481. 1Only publicelementaryor secondaryschools or local or state educationalagenciesthat receivefunds made available through the Depa,tmentof Education should include the words"and providesequalaccessto the Boy Scomsandotherdesignated youth groups." 2 for use when more than one officialh,l~been designatedto coordinatecivil rights compliance. August 2010 U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Washington, DC 20202-1100 COMPLAINANT TELECONFERENCE RECORD Date: Time: Docket #: Parti cipants: Contact#: 10/16/2017 11:00am 06142269 Cisco College (College) Dana McKenna, Senior EOS - Lead lnvesti e:ator (LI} 16Jt6 J; 16Jt?{cj !comp lainant, tDJt6 J; tDJt?tCJ !(St udent) ! Complainant - jl° A6); lD)l l( CJ St udent .p A6); lD)l l( CJ I Teleconf erence Summ ary LI spoke with compla inant regardinffl status of resolut ion and cur rent RA negot iat ions . h t he Co IIege. Ca II inc . Iu d ed 116)(6); )(?(CJ LI rev1 .ewe d .1nvest.1gat1ve . w it summary/findings and draft RA. LI discussed OCR'sjur isdiction, action items, report ing requirements, t imeframes for completing the RA and mo nitoring . I LI specifically reviewed proposed remed ies for the Student including: The College will offer the Student, in writing, an individual meeting with the Title IX Coordinator in person or via te lephone , or through correspondence or any other means preferred by the Student, to discuss the College's hand ling of the investigation into her complaint, and identify any possible remaining effects. The let ter to the Student will state that communication is voluntary on the part of the Student, acknowledgement and apologize fo r the College's delay and failure in processing her compla int in accordance with Title IX, notice of the outcome of her complaint, includ ing any steps that were taken by the College, as well as t he results of any appeals, informing Student t hat the College is revising its Title IX policies and procedures to ensure that complaints of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment , are timely processed, that complainants are kept informed of the status of the investigation and any appeals, and that complainants found in violat ion of Tit le IX are t imely provided w ith remedies to ensure their needs are addressed and to prevent further discrimination or harassment. In addit ion, the letter will specifically include the follow ing offer to t he Student : a) at the College's expense, and upon presentation of appropr iate documentat ion from the Student, reimbursement or direct payment for professional counseling or other mental health costs incur red by the Student from !l6Jt6 J; l6Jl7 tcJ CblC~cb in an amount not to exceed!Mt6 J; l6Jt7 tcJ b) reimbursement for all tuition and fees charged by the College to the Student from the !16Jt6J; 16J{?{cj !minus any grants or scholarships; and I I c) any other remed ies, as determined appropriate, to address any emotiona l, academic, or other remaining effects on the Student as a result of the College's delay in processinW compla int. Page 2 - (06142269) Complainant Teleconference 6 The Student confirmed that during the !16Jt J; tbJ(7(cJ We discussed the RA requ irements on contacting her at a method of her choosing and encouraged her to share her thoughts about the impact that the experience had on her education and wellbeing and what she would like for an outcome to remedy the complaint. LI discussed that in light of this new information obta ined from the Student, we may be able to seek other remedies not already st ipulated, and that the RA affords this to the College. The Student is going to prov ide me documentation lt6Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ I !t6Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ The Student confirmed that her preferred method of contact from the College is via her email addressi 16Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ We reviewed next steps for concluding negotiations, finalizing the RA, and issuance of the letter of findings and signed RA to the complainant and recipient. LI indicated she would update them both as developments occur. The call was concluded. ! CiscoCollege - OCRTeleconference Subject : Re: Date : Time: Method: Participants: Technica l Assistance (TA) Presentation and Revised Draft Resolution Agreement (RA) - Negotiations (06142269) Cisco College (College) - Tit le IX Complaint Friday, October 20, 2017 9:30am - 11:30am Parties Conduct Skype Session College Representatives: Dana McKenna, OCR Senior Investigator l(bj(6);(bj(7(CJ I Facilitator: Dana McKenna , Lead Investigator (LI) 9:30am-10:30am Purpose and Objectives for TA OCR Investigation and Determination Technica l Assistance on Title IX regulations regarding Procedural Requirements for Title IX Coordinato r and Nondiscrimination Policy 10:30am-11 :15am Discussion and Review of Revised Draft Resolution Agreement New Information Obtained from the Student Action Item IV: Redress for the Student Identified in the Complaint Reporting Requirements Timeframes 11:15-11:30am Next Steps for Finalizing Resolution Agreement Meeting Conclusion Teleconference Summary 6 7 LI reviewed purpose of the call for TA presentation and cont inued RA negotiat ionsj16Jt J;tbJt tcJ 6 7 indicated shelt6J t J; tbJttCJ briefly reviewed her duties as the I 1(6)(6); (6)(7(CJ (TA Presentation) LI presented TA session to both the! 16 Jt6J; tbJt ?tcJ Iregarding Title IX regulations, with special emphasis on procedural requ irements. LI reviewed the specific Title IX regulations and shared applicable OCR pol icy guidance/Department publications and resources availab le for the College. LI specifica lly reviewe d the investigative findings and noted Title IX compliance concerns, which concluded both insuff icient evidence and evidence of noncompliance determinat ions. LI discussed t hat OCR determined the College designated a Title IX Coordinator and provided sufficient notice for both the Title IX Coordinator and the College's nondiscr imination po licy proh ibit ing sex discr imination, in compl iance with Title IX, at Page 2 of 3 {06142269) Cisco College-OCRTeleconference Record 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.9. LI prov ided TA to add ress noted inconsistencies (mu ltip le vers ions and/or omissions of a nondiscr iminat ion policy) in College pub lications and recruitment materials for students, employees, and third parti es. LI gave specific examp les of student recruitment mater ials on the College's webs ite, as well as information provided to prospect ive employees , such as the employment application form reveals no inclusion of a nondiscrimination statement. LI provided TA to the College on ensuring consistency and inclusion of the notice of nondiscrimination in each student/employee handbook , catalog, applicable policies, recruitment materia ls, announcements, bulletin, and student admission and employment application forms as required by the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9. LI reviewed also informed! l6Jt6 J; l6Jt7 tcJ that she would be working with her regarding the implementat ion of the RA, once signed regarding Title IX violations determined by OCR's invest igation . LI brie fly discussed that the College failed to adopt and publ ish effective grievance procedures for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints, in noncomp liance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §106.8{b) , and failed to appropriately investigate the Student's report of sexual assault, and to take immed iate and effective corrective act ion responsive to the sexual assault, including effective actions to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects, in noncompliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. LI discussed the importance of having consistency in the College's electronic and print publicat ions regarding not ices that are clear and straightforward. LI prov ided TA on how the College can provide notice , and gave specific examples of notice both on the webs ite, on their campuses, and in pub lications such as the College newsletter, student/employee handbooks, Catalog, and Policy Manual. LI prov ided TA on all civil rights laws OCRenforces w ith respect to crafting the nondiscrimination statement and designat ion and notice of Coordinator information for Title IX, Section 504, Tit le II, and the Age Act . LI provided TA on craft ing language and reviewed the Department's Nondiscriminat ion Statement publication for examples on what notice shou ld look like concern ing the civil rights laws discussed. LI also reviewed both Title IX and other civi l rights laws/regulations and applicable pol icy guidance concerning prompt and equitab le resolution of complaints/reports and how to revise the grievance procedures to ensure consistency with procedural requirements. LI also provided additional resources for the College to ut ilize via emai l. 16Jt6J; 16J{?{c j !would be reach ing out for LI assistance to review nondiscr imination/Coordinator notices to ensure compl iance with the civil rights laws cj !and other discussed. LI stated that she would be readily available to l16Jt6J;16J{?{ College personnel to provide further TA as needed to craft/revise the nondiscrimination statement and Tit le IX coordinator informat ion. The TA presentation was concluded. ! {RA Negotiations) LI shared new information obtained from the Student regarding ll6Jt6 J; Mt7 tcJ 6 167 !16Jt6 J; 16Jt7 tcJ proposal included in revised RA.jl6Jt J; JttcJ !indicated that this was reasonable and would be acceptable to the College as a remedy for the Student . LI reviewed the RA with 16Jt6 J; 16Jt7 tcJ !and wo rked together to identify proj ected dates for completion of the action items and reporting requirements. LI finalized the RA to include the dates and edits as necessary. LI reiterated the timeframe for negotiations and when to anticipate a signed RA. pJt6J; 16J{?{cj !reported that the College would most likely be I ! ~,;;,:,.~.======:--....... Page 3 of 3 {06142269) Cisco College-OCRTeleconference Record able to accept the RA as discussed today, with the noted changes and projected timeframes for complet ion. She indicated that the RA cou ld be final ized by October 31, 2017. LI stat ed she would be modify and final ize t he revised RA and send to her via email by the end of the day for the College to review. LI informed College that once we have a signed RA, OCRwill issue a letter of finding(s) to the parties explaining the reason(s) for its decision, including a copy of the RA to both the College and t he comp lainant/Student , and t hat the comp lainant and Student wou ld be aware of the RA terms. I LI discussed next steps going forward to final ize negotiat ions of rev ised RA. LI d15J(6); tbJt?tcJ !15J(6); tbJ(7(cJ !scheduled a teleconference for October 24, 2017 at 9:00am to include all parties as necessary for the discussion. LI st ated she wou ld send out the te leconference meeting notification to her . The teleconference was concluded . UNIT ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIO N OFFICEFOR OVTLRIGIITS 1999 BRYAN STREET,SUITE 1620 REGION VI ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI TEXAS DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-6831 November 2, 2017 Sent Via U.S. Mail and Email l DJl6); lDJl7(C) Re: OCRComplaint No. 06142269 Dearj16 JC6J ; tbJt?tcJ This letter is to inform you of the determination made loy the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), based on its invest igation of the complaint you filed against Cisco College (College), in which you alleged the Colle e failed to romptly and 6J;CbJC?ccJ !{the Student's) CbJC 6J;CbJC?CCJ report of sexual equitably respond to !CbJC assault, of which it had notice, and as a result, the Student was subjected to a sexually hostile environment. Hereinafter, you will be referred to as "the complainant." OCRinvestigated this complaint under the authority of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R.Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. The College is a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department. Therefore , OCR has jurisdictional authority to process this complaint for resolution under Title IX. A finding that a recipient has violated one of the laws that OCR enforces must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e ., sufficient evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that unlawful discrimination occurred). When there: is a significant conflict in the evidence and OCR is unable to resolve that conflict, for example, due to the lack of corroborating witness statements or additional evidence, OCRgenerally must conclude that there is insufficient evidence to establish a violation of the law. During the investigation , OCR reviewed and analyzed rE!levant information, documents, and data provided by the complainant, the Student , and the: College, and conducted interviews with the complainant, the Student, witnesses, and relevant College personnel for both the College's Cisco (main) and Abilene campuses. OCR also conducted an onsite invest igation at the Cisco campus, which included focus groups with the College community, and walk-in office hours, TheOepnrt111 c11tof £d11n1tio11's missionis topro111 olest11de11t ncliie11( 111 ent nnd prt?pnmti o11 for globnlco111p etitir,e11 ess c.rcelle11ce n111 / e1•s111 i 11gequnl access. byfosteri11 g i>d11mtio11nl www.ed.g ov Page 2 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complainant during which students and staff were invited to come and speak to OCRin person, confidentially, about their experiences or concerns regarding Title IX compliance and the College's environment. Based on our review of this information, OCRdetermined there is sufficien t evidence to support a conclusion of noncompliance w ith Title IX. Provided below is an explanation of how this determination was reached. LEGALSTANDARD The regulat ion implementing Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.31, provides generally that, except as provided elsewhere in the regulation, " ... no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any ... education program or activity" operated by recipients e>fFederal financial assistance. The Title IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9, also requires a recipient to designate a Title IX Coordinator, adopt grievance procedures, and implement specific and continuing steps to provide notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities. Sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Sexual hara ssment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment if the conduct by an employee, another student, or a third party is so severe, persistent or pervasive tha t it denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or bEmefit from the recip ient's program. To investigate or otherwise resolve issues of sexual harassment, OCRconsiders whether: (1) the recipient has a disseminated policy prohibiting sex discrimina ti on under Title IX and effective grievance procedures; (2) the recipient appropriately investigated or otherwise responded to allegations of sexual harassment; and (3) the recipient has taken immediate and effective correction action responsive to any harassment that the investigation determined took place, including effective actions to end the harassment , prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. FINDINGSOF FACTAND ANALYSIS OCRinvestigated whether the College discriminated aw1inst the Student on the basis of ·1·mg to res~on d grompt Iy an d equ1ta . bl y torepor 116 )(6 ; t6)(7(CJ t of sex by f a1 !which , if true, was st.fficient to constitute a hostil~ . sexual assault by!tbnl;t6Jl7tc environment, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), during the ~ 1m;c!academic year, in violation of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. I Designation and Notice of Title IX Coordinator In accordance with the Title IX regulation at 34 C.F.R.§106.8(a), recipients must designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the regulation, including complaint investigations alleging its noncompliance with Title IX, Page 3 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complainant and notify all of its students and employees of the name, office address, and telephone number of the employee or employees designated . The evidence revealed the College designated the Director of Student Success Programs as the Title IX Coordinator effective June 2014 to present, anc both the Provost for the Abilene campus and the HR Director currently serve as Assistant Title IX Coordinators. Prior to June 2014, the College had no designated employee to coordinate its Title IX complia nce efforts. The College identified three publications that include notice of its Title IX Coordinator: the College's General Catalog (Catalog), College Student Handbook (Handbook), and the College's 1 Policy Manual (Manual). OCRfound neither the Catalog, Handbook, nor Manual in place for the~academic year included the add ress or telephone number of the Title IX Coo~ However, OCRdetermined the College's 2016-17 Handbook designates the specific College employees referenced above to address complaints of sex discrimination (i.e., sexual harassment, includin g sexual violence), and includes their names, titles, locations, phone numbers and email addresses. OCRalso found the CollE?geposts Title IX info rmation directly on its website in the Campus Safety information section, whic h includes identification of the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators by name, tit le, location, phone number, and email address. Based on the analysis of the evidence, OCRconcluded the College has a designated Title IX Coordi nator pursuant to Title IX. OCRalso determined t here is sufficient notice from the College to students and employees of the names, office addresses and telephone numbers of the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators in the 2016-17 Handbook and on the College's website. Therefore, OCRdetermined the re is sufficient evidence the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX Coordinator. However, OCRnoted some inconsistencies in t he Title IX Coordinator notices appearing in the 2016-17 Catalog and Manual, and an overall lack of Tith~ IX training for the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators. Accordingly, OCRprovided technical assistance to the College (e.g., Title IX Coordinator , Assistant Coordinators and other pertinent College officials) on October 20, 2017 to ensure consistency in the College's notice(s) of the Tit le IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators in all print and electronic publications, and that College officials have sufficient knowledge of Title IX to perform their duties. The College also committed in the Resolution Agreement, discussed in detail below, to provide annu al, mandatory Title IX training to its responsible employees, including its Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, and all other College officials involved in the processing of Title IX complaints. Notification of Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy Title IX at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9(a), requires that a recipient implemen t specific and continuing steps to notify applicants for employment, student s, employE!eS,and all unions or professional 1 Noted publications are available at the College website: www.cisco.edu. (Last visited July 3, 2017). Page 4 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complainant organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the recipient that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities it operates; that the prohibition against discrimination extends to emp loym ent and admission; and that inquiries to recipients concerning the applicat ion of Tit le IX and its implementing regulation may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to OCR.Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9(b), further requires recipient s to include the notice of nondiscrimination in each announcement, bulletin, catalog, or application form that it makes available to t he persons described above, or which is otherwise used in the recruitment of students or employees . The evidence revealed the College has included varying notices of non discrimination in its Catalog, Handbook, and Manual, as well as on its website, at least one of which contains the requisite infor mation described above. Namely, although it lists the incorrect website address for OCR,the College's Notice of Non-Discrimi nation on the Basis of Gender, which appears on its website, fulfills the ntle IX regulation's requirements .2 Accordingly, OCR concluded there is suff icient evidence the College comp lied with the requi rements of the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscr iminatio n. However, OCR noted mu lt iple versions and/or omissions of a nondiscrimination po licy in College publications and recruitment materials. For example, OCR's review of student recruitment materials on the College's websi t e, as well as information prov ided to prospective employees , such as the employment application form revealed no inclusion of a nondiscrimination statement. Accordingly, OCR pro vided technical assistance to the College on Octobe r 20, 2017 to ensure consistency and inclusion of the notice of no ndiscrimination in each announcement, bull etin, catalog, or application form as requi red by the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.9. Adoption and Publication of Title IX GrievanceProcedtues Title IX at 34 C.F.R.§106.8(b) requires recipients to also adopt and publ ish grievance procedures provid ing for the prompt and equitable resolution of comp laints alleging any action prohibited by Title IX. In evaluating whether a recipient's grievance procedures are prompt and equitable, OCRconsiders whether the grievance procedure provides, at a minimum, the following: 1. Notice to students and employees of the procedure , including where complaints may be filed; 2. Application of the procedure to compla ints alleging discrimination carried out by employees, other students, or third parties; 3. Adequate, reliab le, and impartial investigat ion of complaints, including the opportunity to present witne sses and other evidence; 4. Designated and reasonably prompt timefra mes for the major stages of the complaint process; 5. Notice to the part ies of the outcome of the complaint; and 2 The link provided on the College's website is http: //www.hh s.gov/ ocr/civ irights/complaints/index.htrnl. However. the correct link to OCR'swebsite is https:ljwww2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.htrnl. Page 5 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complainant 6. An assurance that the school will take steps to prevent recurrence of any harassment and to correct its discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, if appropriate . The College identified two separate grievance procedu res utilized for students and employees alleging claims of sexual harassment and/or sexual violt~nce: the Handbook's Hearing Committee Procedures (HCP)for student sexual harassment claims, and the Manual's Policy 1.3 for employee sexual harassment claims. OCRalso reviewed The Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender policy document, which the College indicated also includes a grievance procedure for students and employees. OCRreviewed the HCP in place for the academic year, the year at issue in this OCR . tbJ{6j;tbJ(7 . . • complaint. The!cc i !Handbook ind e HCPshou ld be utilized for sexual harassment complaints and defines sexual harassment, but does net set forth grievance procedures. Rather, the HCPestablishes a procedure to appeal an outcome of a grievance. With respect to the 2016-17 academic year, the CollegE• identified two separate procedures to file a complaint, which appear in its 2016-17 Handbook: Discrim ination Procedures/Appeals and Title IX (Sexual Misconduct) Grievances/Appeals. The Discrimination Procedures/Appeals section informs students that this procedure can be used for a complaint of sex discrimination, but the procedure is inconsistent regarding to whom such a complaint should be reported (i.e., first it states that a written grievance "is to be filed with the college's Affirmative Action Officer (Director of Human Resources)," but then later advises students to submit a written grievance to the Dean of Students). This section also sets forth th e requ isite content of a complaint, and describes a hearing and appeal procedure, but does not include any provisions regarding the investigation of complaints. OCR'sreview of the Title IX (Sexual Misconduct) Grievances/Appeals section of the Handbook did not reveal an established grievance procedure for the investigation of Title IX complaints , either. On the contrary, this section simply states to whom a complaint of sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/violence) should be reported (i.e., the Title IX Coordinator and/or other College official), and establishes an appeal process. Although this section states the College has a duty to invest igate, it does not establish an investig atory procedure. OCR'sanalysis of trfit1~Jlr~e's Title IX policies and proc c~dures, as reflected in the policies and 6 7 procedures for the ; c and 2016-17 academic years, revealed the College,.to date, does not have established grievance procedures to promptly and equitably respond to Title IX student complaints, including sexual harassment/sexua 1violence. Although the College, during OCR'sinvestigation, worked to improve the grievance procedures, the procedures still do not meet the Title IX procedural requirements in multiple rEispects.Specifically, none of the Title IX policies identified by the College as "grievance procedures" actually provide a procedure for students or employees to file a complaint/report, or an invest igative process. Rather, the sexual harassment procedures skip from a complain t or report of sexual harassment to an appeal process. The College's Tit le IX grievance procedures do not provide notice to students and Page 6 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complaina nt employees of the procedures or where to file complaints; an application of the grievance procedures to comp laints of sexual harassment filed against employees, other students, and third parties; an adequate , reliable, and impart ial investigation process that includes an equal opportunity to present witnesses and relevant evidence; designated and reasonably prompt timeframes for the grievance process; notice to the parties of the complaint outcome; nor an assurance that the institution will take steps to prevent recur rence of harassment and to correct its discriminatory effects on the complainant ar d others, if appropriate. Moreover, as discussed below, the deficiencies in the College' s grievcmce procedures were, in this case, brought to bear in the College's response to t he Student's complaint. Therefore, OCR dete rmined there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that the College failed to comply with the requirement s ofthe Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R. §106.8(b) , regarding adopting and publishing grievance procedures providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of Title IX complaints. College'sResponseto Student's Complaint Consistent with its duty to ensure the non-discr iminatory treatment of stuqents as required by Title IX, at 34 C.F.R§106.31, upon notice of an allegation of sexual harassment, the recipient must appropriately investigate or otherwise respond to the allegations and take immediate and effective corrective action responsive to the harassment, including effective actions to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. The evidence revea led the Student enrolled L------mrfii:"71 academic year. The Student verbally reported to the College on was sexually assaulted '-------------,.--1 \U)l Student reported to the Co ege t iim1:r---------,.._J The respondent L-------~~~l"!"""'"---------------...LLl.l.lii.--, Student reported the inc-;.;. id :;.e;.;n~t:...; t;,;. o..______________________ to report the incident toL._, __ referred ----1 ___ """'~-----..----"'""".""'-"'""".""'----".""'l!'~~i"!ffl~ repo e a was unable to do so because of the trauma of what The Student then met with ..__ and br ief! discussed 6 . _. The Student but exper ienced. The Student further 6 ~-CJ---.....--...... --- ...... --' 7 Jt-J_ .·tbJtreported [[] was afraid and fearful, as the respondent Lj16_ 6 7 ; c the week after . reported the incident . In addition, the res ondent Page 7 of 11- (06142269) letter of Finding to Complainant OCRinterviewed both of whom began investigating the met with h tatement from the res Based on OCR's review of the re~s~~~~~~.!.!.!.!.!i!.!..):...!.Si~u.i..t...Q.l,td information provided by OCRdetermined that issued the res ond n J...,,~~--------~~~=================================::;---::-~-:--:----:-:~__,.. nd 6 I '-----------'1 t6JtJ;tbJC7CcJ policy set by Cisco College." The College provided information to OCRwhich indicates that, in addition to date of the alleged incident, the respondent had 6J;tbJC7CcJ OCR's review of the Student's investigative file showed that the respondent lt6Jt ltbJ(6); tb)(?(C) I .__ ______ 116 )(6); tb)(7(C) its Ireported to OCRthat the College terminated its investigatio n based on I OCR's review of t he Student's not reveal any evidence that the College l l 0 A6J; l 0 A7lCJ _. investigative file did I l DJl6); lD}l7(C) 6 7 CbJC J;CbJC ccJ I Accordingly, OCR determined that the College made no determination with respect to Title IX(i.e., regarding whether the respondent sexually assaulted the Student and therefore subjected m:J to a hostile environment). 6 '--------___. which resulted in the Studen~t6JC J;tbJC7CcJ with the College tha t the Student locR confirmed which impacted L...--------::===============!:.: h :.:.: e:..S:.:t:.:u:.:d::.e.:.:.nt :::..; a:.:n .:.: d:.t::.:. h:.:: e:...: C:.:o :.:; 11:.::.e2ige consisten tly reported that !tbJ(6); tbJC7CcJ but that rn:::J subsequently ';;.:.;;::.:::;.:;:;:;;;:;!'(=====================r' l semester. The complainant and Student reported that because the Student L----------1 Page 8 of 11 - (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complai nant Ihad to ~-:-:--""::"""':':--:-"""""'"'""'""""'_____________ College failed to th:--e~ St_u_d:-e-n_t _____________ failed to provide L. ...._ A..., s such, OCRconcluded the against the respondent and ..._.:::........, for the Student notwithstandin Based on the foregoing, OCRdetermined that the evidEmce is sufficient to support a finding of a violation regarding the College's failure to promptly and equit ably respond to the Student's P J(6);tbJ(7(cJ report of sexual assault, of which it had notice. OCRdetermined the College failed to provide a prompt adequate , rel iable, and impartial investigation, including an equal opportunity for the respondent and complain an . Specifically, as discussed above, the Colle e I =p::;:; J(:6), ;:;: :::;; ' (6;J( ::;:; :7( :;;:CJ :;;: ====::::::!---.1 Moreover, the respondent !t6Jt6J; tbJt7tcJ L.-----------------' Other Information Considered During the investigation, OCRalso considered other Title IX complaints reportedly received by the College and whether the College promptly and equitably responded to those complaints. OCRnoted similar concerns in other cases as it identified in the Student ' s case (e.g., the College failing to provide an adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation, including an equal opportun ity !t6J(6);tbJt7tcJ !and/or failing to ._116_ Jc6_J;_t6_Jc_7cc _J_____ _, 6 !and/or whethe~r a sexually hosti le environment existed lt6JtJ;tbJC7CcJ for the student). OCRalso found the College routinely failed to d._ t6_Jt6 _J;_c6 _Jc_7cc_J________ (6)(6); c6J(7(C) I __, 1 Additionally, OCR's interviews with College officia ls and student focus groups reflected a general lack of knowledge and/or awareness about the College's Title IX policies and procedures, especially with students. Most of the students reported they were aware of some incidents of sexual assault that occurr ed on campus, particula rly incidents occurring r )(6);tbJ( ?(CJ 7 ltbJ(6J; tbJttcJ !The majo rity of the students described campus safety and security as poor, and a lack of availability of campus police/security to students after hours. OCR' s interviews with students and College personnel also noted wide ly held beliefs that there were most likely many more incidents of sexual assault occurring than were being reported. I Page 9 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to Complainant The College did not provide OCRwith any information concerning how the College monitored sexual harassment/vio lence on campus, or indicating that it has conducted any surveys or selfassessments. However , OCRalso noted that during the course of OCR's investigation, the College has made concerted efforts to provide ntle IX t raining and information sessions for both students and employees covering the topics of sexual harassment and sexual violence and/or other sex discrimination . CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, OCRdete rmined that the College designated a Title IX Coordinator and provided sufficient notice for both the Title IX Coordin ator and the College's nondiscrimination policy prohibiting sex discrimination, in compliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9. OCRalso determined, however, that the College fai led to adopt and publish effective grievance procedures for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints, in noncompliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§106.8(b). OCRfurther determined that the College failed to appropriately investigate the Student's report of sexual assault, and to take immediate and effective corrective action responsive to the sexual assault, including effective actions to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects, in noncompliance with Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.31. Consistent with Section 303(b) of OCR's Case Processing Manual (CPM)3 regarding noncomp liance determinations, the College submitted the enclosed Resolution Agreement (Agreement), dated October 24. 2017, which is aligned with t he allegation and issues investigated, consistent with Title IX. Under the Agreement, the College will take the following corrective actions with OCRmonitoring and approval: • Review and revise as necessary all Title IX policies and grievance procedures to ensure consistency and provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints filed against students, employees and third parties alleging all forms of sex discrimination, in compliance with Title IX. Upon adoption and implementat ion, the College will provide notice of the revised Title IX pol icies and grievance procedures, including updating of all printed and electronic publications, in compliance with Tit le IX. • Develop a procedure to consistently document and maintain data for each Title IX complaint received and processed by the College in order to ensure the College is provi ding prompt and equitab le resolutions of Title IX complaints. • Provide annual, mandatory Title IX training to its employees charged with the duty to invest igate and/or otherwise process Tit le IX complaints (e.g. Title IX Coordinator, Assistant 3 OCR's CPM is available on the OCRwebsite: www .ed.gov/ocr. Page 10 of 11- (06142269} Lette r of Finding to Complainant Coordinators, other College officials) per the Colleg1?'srevised Title IX policies and grievance procedures. • Issue a letter offering redress to the Student regarding the College's handling of the investigation into complaint including but not limited to : an offer to meet with the Title IX Coordinator to discuss the College's delay and failure in processinglt[J complaint in accordance with Title IX and to identify any remaining effects that might be remedied; notification of revised Title IX policies and procedures and the College's efforts to ensure Title IX com liance· Im;I ..._______________ __, and any other remedies determined appropriate by the College to address any emotional, academic, or other remaining effects on the Student. • Conduct student outreach, including educating students on Title IX and providing annual online Title IX training. OCRhas determined that the Agreement, when fully implemented, will satisfactorily resolve the College's noncompliance with Title IX as identified during OCR's investigation of the complaint. Accordingly, as of the date of this letter, OCRwill cease all inv estigative actions regarding this issue; however, OCRwill actively monitor the College's efforts to implement the Agreement. Be advised that if College fails to adhere to the actions outlined in the Agreement , .OCRwill immedia tely resume its compliance efforts related to this issue. As of the date of this letter , OCR is closing the investigative phase of th is case and opening the monitoring phase to ensure that the College fully implements the provisions of the Agreement. The College is being notified concurrently. This concludes OCR's inv estigation of the complaint and shou ld not be interpreted to address the College's comp liance with any other regulatory provision or to address any issues other than those addressed in this letter. This lette r sets forth OCR's determination in an individual OCRcase. This letter is not a formal statement of OCR policy and should not be relied upon, cited, or construed as such. OCR's formal pol icy statem 1?nts are approved by a duly authorized OCRofficial and made available to the public. You may nave t he right to file a private suit in federal court whether or not OCR finds a violat ion. Please be advised that the College may not harass, coerce, intimidate or discriminate against any individual because he or she has filed a complaint or participated in the complaint resolution process. If this happens, that individual may file another complaint alleging such treatment. Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will seek to protec t, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable infor mation, which, if re leased, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Page 11 of 11- {06142269) letter of Finding to Complainant If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator, at 214-661-9639 or via email at daria.mckenna@ed.gov, or Terri Gonzales, Supervisory Attorney/Team leader, at 214-661-9687 or via email at terri.gonzales@ed .gov. We look forward to working with the College in implement ng the Agreement to completion. aylor . August, Regional Director OCRDallas Office Enclosure cc: ["'. J,'"' ,tCJ UNIT ED ST A TES D EPARTMEN T OF EDUCA TION OFFICE FORClVTLRIG£ITS 1999 BRYAN STREET, SUITE 1620 DALLAS,TEXAS 75201-6831 REGION VJ ARKANSAS LOUISIANA Ml$1SSIPPI TEXAS November 2, 2017 Sent Via U.S. Mail and Email Dr. Thad Anglin, President Cisco College 101 College Height s Cisco, Texas 76437 thad.anglin@cisco .edu Re: OCRComplaint No. 06142269 Dear Dr. Anglin: This letter is to inform you of the determinat ion made 1:,ythe U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), based on its investigation of the above-referenced complaint filed against Cisco College (College), in which the complainant alle~ed the College 6 16 7 6 failed to promptly and equitably respond to !16JC J;cbJC7CcJ !{the Student ' s)._j16_ J_J; _ _Jc _c_ C____ J ~ report of sexual assault, of which it had notice , and as a result, the St ude nt wa s subjected to a sexually hostile environment. OCR investigated this complaint under the author ity of Title IX of the Education Amendment s of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq., and its implementing regulatio n at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discri mi nation on the basis of sex. The College is a recipie nt of Federal financia l assistance from the Department. Therefore , OCR has ju risdictional author ity to process this complaint for resolut ion under Title IX. A finding that a recipient has violated one of t he laws that OCR enforce s must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., sufficient evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not that unlawful discrimination occurred) . W hen there is a significant conflict in the evidence and OCRis unable to resolve that conflict , for example , due to the lack of corroborating witne ss statements or additiona l evidence, OCR genera lly must conclude that there is insufficient evidence to establ ish a violat ion of the law . During the investigat ion, OCR reviewed and analyzed re levant information, documents, and data provided by the complainant, the Student , and the College, and cond ucted interviews with the complainant, the Student, witnesse s, and relevant College personne l for both the College's Cisco (main) and Abilene campuses. OCR also conducted an onsite investigation at the Cisco The Dcpnr/111 1:11/of Ed11mlio11's 111issio11 is to pro111 0/e studl'III11d1ei ve11umtn11dprep11mti o11for globalco111p etitive11 ess /lyfostcri11g1:d11mtio11n/rxcelle11(e mut e11mri11g equal nccess. www.ed.gov Page 2 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President campus, which included focus groups with the College comm unity, and walk -in office hours, during which students and staff were invited to come and speak to OCR in person, confidentially, about their experiences or concerns regarding Title IX compliance and the College's environment. Based on our review of this information, OCRdetermined there is sufficient evidence to support a conclusion of noncompliance with Title IX. Provided below is an explanation of how this determination was reached . LEGALSTANDARD The regulation implementing Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.31, provides generally that, except as provided elsewhere in the regulat ion, " ... no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be subject ed to discrimihation under any ... education program or activity" operated by recip ients of Federal financ ial assistance. The Title IX implementing regulation, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 1% .9, also requires a recipient to designate a Title IX Coordinator, adopt griev ance procedures, and implement specific and continuing steps to provide notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities. Sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature , which may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal , nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment creates a hostile environment if the conduct by an employee, another student, or a third party is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or bEmefit from the recipient's program. To investigate or otherwise resolve issues of sexual harassment, OCRconsiders whether: (1) the recipient has a disseminated policy prohibiting sex discrimina t ion under Title IX and effective grievance procedures; (2) the recipient appropr iately investigated or otherwise responded to allegations of sexual harassment; and (3) the recipient has taken immediate and effective correction action responsive to any harassment that th ,:! investigation determined took place, including effective actions to end the harassment , prev,2nt its recurrence , and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. FINDINGSOF FACTAND ANALYSIS OCRinvestigated whether the College discriminated a~ainst the Student on the basis of 16 6 16 sex by failing to respond promptly and equit ably to Jt ; Jt?tcJ ~eport of 6 16 1 6 sexual assault JtJ; Jt?tcJ !which, if true, was sufficient to constitute a hostile environment, and of which it had notice (knew or should have known), during the ..,.! 1~ .1~~ ..., ,... J;.tbJ ,,., """j ! ! fil] academic year, in violation of Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. §§ 106.8 and 106.31. Designation and Notice of Title IX Coordinator In accordance with the Title IX regulation at 34 C.F.R.§l 06.8(a), recipients must designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the regulation, including complaint investigation s alleging its noncompliance with Title IX, Page 3 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President and notify all of its students and employees of the name, office address, and telephone number of the employee or employees designated. The evidence revealed the College designated the Director of Student Success Programs as the Title IX Coordinato r effective June 2014 to present , and both the Provost for the Abilene campus and the HR Director currently serve as Assistant Title IX Coordinators. Prior to June 2014, the College had no designated employee to coordinate its Title IX compliance efforts. The College identified three publications that include notice of its Title IX Coordinator: the College's General Catalog (Catalog), College Student Handbook (Handbook), and the College's 1 Poli~al (Manual). OCRfound neither the Catalog, Handbook , nor Manual in place for the ~ academic year included the address or telEiphone number of the Title IX Coordinator. However, OCRdetermined the College's 2016-17 Handbook designates the specific College employees referenced above to address complaints of sex discrimination (i.e., sexual harassment, including sexual violence), and includes their names, titles, locations, phone numbers and email addresses. OCRalso found the College posts Title IX information directly on its website in the Campus Safety information section, which includes identification of the Title IX Coordina tor and Assistant Coordinators by name, title, location, phone number, and email address. Based on the analysis of the evidence, OCRconcluded the College has a designated Title IX Coordinator pursuant to Title IX. OCRalso determined t here is sufficient notice from the College to students and employees of the names, office addresses and telephone numbers of the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators in the 2016-17 Handbook and on the College's website. Therefore, OCRdetermined there is sufficient evidence the College complied with the requirements of the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§§ 106.8 and 106.9(a), regarding the designation and notice of a Title IX Coordinator. However, OCRnoted some inconsistencies in the Title IX Coordinator notices appearing in the 2016-17 Catalog and Manual, and an overall lack of Titl <~ IX training for the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators. Accordingly, OCRprovided technical assistance to the College (e.g., Title IX Coordinator , Assistant Coordinators and other pertinent College officials) on October 20, 2017 to ensure consistency in the College's notice(s) of the Tit le IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators in all print and electronic publications, and that College officials have sufficient knowledge of Title IX to perform their duties. The College also committed in the Resolution Agreement, discussed in detail below, to provide annual, mandatory Title IX training to its responsible employees, including its Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, and all other College officials involved in the processing of Title IX complaints. Notification of Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy Title IX at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9(a), requires that a recipient implement specific and continuing steps to notify applicants for employment, students , employE!es,and all unions or professional 1 Noted publications are available at the College webs ite: www.cisco.edu. (Last visited July 3, 2017}. Page 4 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the recipient that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities it operates; that the prohibition against discrimination extends to employment and admission; and that inquiries to recipients concerning the application of Tit le IX and its implementing regulation may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to OCR.Title IX, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9(b), further requires recipients to include the notice of nondiscrimination in each announcement, bullet in, catalog, or application form that it makes available to the persons described above, or which is otherwise used in the recruitment of students or employees . The evidence revealed the College has included varying notices of nondiscrimination in its Catalog, Handbook, and Manual, as well as on its website, at least one of which contains the requisite informat ion described above. Namely, although it lists the incorrect website address for OCR,the College's Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender , which appears on its website, fulfills the Title IX regulation's requi rements. 2 Accordingly, OCRconcluded th~re is sufficient evidence the College complied with the requ irements of the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9, regarding notice of nondiscrimination. However, OCRnoted multiple versions and/or omissions of a nondiscrimination policy in College publications and recruitment materials. For example, OCR'sreview of student recruitment materials on the College's website, as well as information provided to prospective employees, such as the employment application form revealed no inclusion of a nondiscrimination statement. Accordingly, OCRprovided technical assistance to the College on October 20, 2017 to ensure consistency and inclusion of the notice of nondiscrimination in each announcement, bulletin, catalog, or application form ai; required by the Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R.§ 106.9. Adoptionand Publicationof Title IX GrievanceProcedures Title IX at 34 C.F.R.§106.8(b) requires recipients to also adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Title IX. In evaluating whether a recipien-:'s grievance procedures are prompt and equitable, OCRconsiders whether the grievance procedure provides, at a minimum, the following: 1. Notice to students and employees of the procedure, including where complaints may be filed; 2. Application of the procedure to complaints alleging discrimination carried out by employees, other students, or third parties; 3. Adequate, reliab le, and impartial investigation of ccmplaints, including the opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence; 4. Designated and reasonably prompt timeframes for t he major stages of the complaint process; 5. Notice to the parties of the outcome of the complaint; and 2 The link provided on the College's website is http://www.hhs. gov/ ocr/civirights /complai nts/i ndex.html. However. the correct link to OCR'swebsite is https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html. Page 5 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President 6. An assurance that the school will take steps to prevent recurrence of any harassment and to correct its discriminatory effects on the complaina nt and others, if appropriate. The College identified two separate grievance procedures uti lized for students and employees alleging claims of sexual harassment and/or sexual viol ,~nce: the Handbook's Hearing Committee Procedures (HCP)for student sexual harassment claims, and the Manual's Policy 1.3 for employee sexual harassment claims. OCRalso reviewed The Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender policy document, which the CollegEiindicated also includes a grievance procedure for students and employees. 6 7 OCRreviewed~ place for the 1mtJ;i6Jt~ cademic year, the year at issue in this OCR ·fandbook indicates the HCPshould be utilized for sexual harassment complaint. Thel_t complaints and defines sexual harassment, but does not set forth grievance procedures. Rather, the HCPestablishes a procedure to appeal an outcome of a grievance. With respect to the 2016-17 academic year, the College identified two separate procedures to file a complaint, which appear in its 2016-17 Handbook: Discrimination Procedures/Appeals and Title IX {Sexual Misconduct) Grievances/Appeals. The Discrimination Procedures/Appeals section informs students that th is procedure can be used for a complaint of sex discrimination, but the procedure is inconsistent regarding to whom such a complaint should be reported (i.e., first it states that a written grievance "is to be filed with the college's Affirmative Action Officer (Director of Human Resources)," but then later advises students to submit a written grievance to the Dean of Students). This section also sets forth th ,~ requisite content of a complaint, and describes a hearing and appeal procedure, but does not include any prov isions regarding the investigation of complaints. OCR's review of the Title IX (Sexual Misconduct) Grievances/ Appeals section of the Handbook did not reveal an established grievance procedure for t he investigation of Title IX complaints, either . On the contrary, this section simply states to whom a complaint of sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault/v iolence) should be reported (i.e., the Title IX Coordinator and/or other College official), and establishes an appeal process. Although this section states the College has a duty to investigate, it does not establish an investigatory procedure. OCR'sanalysis oft 's Title IX policies and procedures, as reflected in the policies and 7 procedures for the cci nd 2016-17 academic years, revealed the College, to date, does not have establishe grievance procedures to promptly and equitably respond to Title IX student complaints, including sexual harassment/sexual violence. Although the College, during OCR's investigation , worked to improve the grievance procedures, the procedures still do not meet the Title IX procedural requirements in multiple rnspects. Specifically, none of the Title IX policies identified by the College as "grievance procedures" actually provide a procedure for students or employees to file a complaint/report, or an investigative process. Rather, the sexual harassment procedures skip from a complaint or report of sexual harassment to an appeal process. The College's Title IX grievance procedures do not provide notice to students and Page 6 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President employees of the procedures or where to file complaints; an application of the grievance procedures to complaints of sexual harassment filed against employees, other students, and third parties; an adequate , reliable, and impart ial investigation process that includes an equal opportunity to present witnesses and relevant evidence; designated and reasonably prompt timeframes for the grievance process; notice to the pa rties of the complaint outcome; nor an assurance that the institution will take steps to preven t recurrence of harassment and to correct it s discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, if appropriate. Moreover, as discussed below, the deficiencies in the College's grievance procedures were, in this case, brought to bear in the College's response to the Student's complaint. Therefore, OCR determined there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that the College failed to comply with the requiremen ts of the Title IX regulation , at 34 C.F.R.§106.8(b) , regarding adopting and publishing grievance procedures providing for the prornpt and equitable resolution of Title IX complaints. College' s Response to Student's Complaint Consistent with its duty to ensure the non-discriminate ry treatment of students as requ ired by Title IX, at 34 C.F.R§106.31, upon notice of an allegation of sexual harassment, the recipient must appropriately investigate or otherwise respond to the allegations and take immediate and effective corrective action responsive to the harassment, incl uding effective actions to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects. The evidence revealed the Student enrolled academic year. The Student verbally reported to the College· was sexually assaulted by Ml7tcJ Student reported to the College that the respondent 16J(6); 6 6 !t JtJ;Ml7tcJ lr he Student also reported to the Colle e that the respondent Th '------~"""""'~-------.......-' 1 The I ;,,.,&,,,.-----------------------,1 Student reported the incid;,;,e;.;.nt:,,t;,;o to report the incident to L.":"";=---:--:;;:;;::;;:::::;;:::;:;;;;::;;::::=::::::;:'.':'.""--:--:----:------:-:--=::::=;;:==! 6 6 6 L,r;;: )(;:;:; J;:;::: ( :;;: )(;l(;;C ;:;:; J;::::::===:!.:' r:.: e:.:. f:. er:.:. r.:e.:d..!:l l::::: ~l::!l~ t.:O ...: t.:.:h.:. e.!:::116= )(= ),= · (6=J( =l(= C=::::::;;:.., J IT:,;.h;..: e;,.;S~ t;u;d.: e.:.:n .:. t ..:.:.; th en met with ltbJ(6J; tb)(7( CJ jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ jM(6);tbJ(7(cJ !and briefly discussed what occurred. Th The Student reported that but was unable to do so because of the trauma of what ~ experienced. The Student further reported ~ was afraid and fearful, as the respondent ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ 66 !t JtJ;tbJ(7(CJ !the week after m:Jreported the incident. In addition, the respondent L----------.....r- I CR found no evidence to suggest that the College considered and/or provided interim measures to either the Studem or the respondent (e.g.,!tbJ(6J; Ml7tcJ upon receipt of the Student 's complaint, at the inception of its investigation, or PJ(6); tbJ(7(cJ at any other time. t, Page 7 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President ! 6 OCR interviewed 16 Jt J;Mt?tcJ 6J~ 7 t~cJ--------,rm:1Student's complaLm...t'"" _..,.,fb~5t~ ; t~6J tm ~ both of whom began investigating the m.Jet with the Student on 6; 1 c _________________________ .__ __, policy set by Cisco College." The College provided information t o OCR wh ich indicates that , in addition to date of the alleged incident, the respondent had !t6Jt6J;tbJ(7(cJ OCR's review of the Student's investigative file showed that the responden 116J(6); tbJ(7(cJ E~ 1(6)(6); tb)(7(C) L...-------~ I !reported to OCR that the College terminated its investigation based on its ._________________ ..... !OCR's review of the Student's investigative file did not reveal any evidence that the College !tbJ(6); tbJMcJ I '-------------------....J Accordin gly, OCR determined that the College made no determination with respect to Title IX (i.e ., regarding whether the respondent sexually assaulted the Student and therefore subjected E] to a hostile environment) . ~..;.;..;...;.;...;..;.... ____ ..,.al which resulted in the Student CR confirmed with the College that the Student which impacted ltbJ(6); tbJ(7(cJ The Student and the College consistent·~ly~ re~p=o-=-r=t e-:; d-:t:h-: a~ t 1;;;: t6:;;Jt6;::;:J ;::;; t6::;;Jt:;; 7 t;CJ============..:..:.:.:..::.::.:..::.:..:..:...=.:.:..::..:.::...::.:.:.~I l -----------------;;======:· but that ~ subsequently L. semester. The complainant and Student reported that because the Student jtbJ(6); tbJ(7( cJ I Page 8 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President 1{6)(6);{6)(7( CJ I had to ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7(CJ ™~ I ~~ I ':·:--::---:-::--:---;;;:::;;:;:;:::;;::;::;:;;:;:;;::::=:=:=:=========l..:. A..::., s such, OCR concluded the ~ gainst the respondent and College failed to lt6Jt6J; tbJ(7(cJ fa i Ie d to provide ':-: th:-e --::St"."'" u-d":"" e-n-:" t ~116::;::; Jt:6;;J,= · t6;:;:; 11 Jt:;:; 7t:;; cJ==============================:::::!....::............,.l fo r the Student notwithstanding its own determination that Based on the foregoing, OCR determined that the evidence is sufficient to support a findi ng of a violation regarding the College's failure to promptly and equitably respond to the Student's 1{6)(6); {6)(7(cJ ~eport of sexual assault , of which it had notice. OCR determined the College failed to provide a prompt adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation, including an equal opportunity for the respondent and complainan ltbJ(6J; t6Jt7tcJ Specifically, as discussed above, the Colle e I Further, OCR determined nor was there an ......---------------------------effects on the Student. its discriminatory OCR concluded that as a resul t of the College's inaction to llD}l6); lD}l7(C) l(b)l 6J; (b)l7lCJ I Moreover, the respondentr A6J; lUJlllCJ ~ =)1 = 6), ·c6= = j1=11= cj======....:..:..:.:..:..:.:..:..:.:~;,;,:.,I ....._ ______________ 116 I ___. Other Information Considered During the investigation, OCR also considered other Title IX complaints reportedly received by the College and whether the College promptly and equitably responded to those complaints. OCR noted similar concerns in other cases as it identified in the Student's case (e.g., the College failing to provide an adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation, including an equal t6_J6 t_J;_c6_ Jt7_tc_J_____ ....., o ortunit and/or failing 1.._ _______________ _nd/or wheth ,2r a sexually host ile environment existed ....._ I .__ __________ _. for the student). OCR also found the College routi nely failed to lt6Jt6J ; tbJ(7(cJ 1(6)(6) ; {6)(7(CJ Additionally, OCR' s interviews with College officials and student focus groups reflected a general lack of knowledge and/or awareness about the College's Title IX policies and procedures, especially with students. Most of the studE!nts reported they were aware of some tbJ(7(cJ incidents of sexual assault that occurred on campus, particularly incidents occurring !tbJ(6J; r )(6);{6)(7(CJ ! The majority of the students described campus safety and security as poor , and a lack of availability of campu s police/security to students aft er hours. OCR's interviews with students and College personnel also noted widely held beliefs that there were most likely many more incidents of sexual assault occurring than were being reported. l Page 9 of 11- (06142269) Letter of Finding to President The College did not provide OCRwith any information concerning how the College monitored sexual harassment/violence on campus, or indicating that it has conducted any surveys or selfassessments. However , OCR also noted that during the course of OCR's.investigation, the College has made concerted efforts to provide Tit le IX tr aining and information sessions for both students and employees covering the topics of se>:tent provided by law, personally identifiable information, which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Page 11 of 11- (06142269) letter of Finding to Preside•nt We appreciate the cooperation extended to OCRby you and your staff to successfully resolve the complaint. If you have any questions about ·this matter, please contact Dana K. McKenna, Senior Investigator, at 214-661-9639 or via email at dana.mckenna@ed.gov. or Terri Gonzales, Supervisory Attorney/Team leader, at 214-661-9687 o r via email at terr i.gonzales@ed.gov. We look forward to working with the College in implementing the Agreement to completion. eg1ona Director Enclosure ™~ CC: ~ ~isco.edu _s1sco.edu :L---------------------------:----' RESOLUTIONAGREEMENT Cisco College OCR Compla int No . 06142269 JURISDICTION The United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)and Cisco College (the College) enter into t his Agreement to resolve the allegation in the above-referenced comp laint. This Agreement does not constitute an admission of liability, non-compliance, or wrongdo ing by the College. The College assures OCRthat it w ill take the fo llowing actions to comp ly with the requ irements of Tit le IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Tit le IX), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and its imp lemen t ing regulat ion, at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, wh ich prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex by recipients of Federal financia l assistance. Accordingly , to resolve the issues of th is invest igation, the College agrees to take the following actions : ACTION ITEMS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Action Item I: Titl e IX Policies and Grievan ce Procedur es The College will draft proposed revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures, and adopt t he revised policies and grievance procedures within 45 days after receiving approva l from OCR. The College will revise its Tit le IX pol icies and grievance procedures as necessary to ensure that, to the extent not already provided, the revised pol icies and procedures include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Notice to students and employees of the procedure and how to file a complain t t hat is easily understood, easily locat ed and w idely distributed; such not ice must include the contact information (name or tit le, office address, email address and telephone number) for t he ind ividual w ith whom comp laints may be filed; 2. Notice of applicat ion of the procedure to compla ints alleging all forms of sex discrim inatio n (including sexual harassment) against employees, other students, and th ird part ies; 3. Provisions for the adequate, reliable, and impartia l investigation of complaints , including t he opport unity to present witnesses and other evidence; 4. Designated and reasonably prompt t imeframes for the major stages of the complaint process; 5. Notice of the outcome of th e comp laint to all parties, includ ing any appeals; and 6. An assurance that the College will take prompt and effective steps to prevent recurrence of any sexual harassment and to correct its discrim inatory effects on the complainant and others , if appropr iate. Page 2 of 5 - {06142269) Cisco College Resolution Agreement Action Item I: Reporting Requirements 1. By March 11 2018, the College will provide to OCR, for review and approval, its revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures developed in accordance with Action Item I. 2. Within 45 calendar days of written notification from OCR of its approval of the revised Title IX policies and procedures, the College will provide documentation to OCRdemonstrating that the revised procedures were adopted and implemented, and that all faculty, staff and students were provided with written notice regarding the revised Title IX policies and procedures for resolving Title IX complaints, together with information on how to obtain a copy of the grievance procedures. The College, at a minimum, will make this notification through the College's website; email messages to faculty, staff and students; and any regularly issued newsletters (in print or on line), as well as by any other additional means of notification the College deems effective to ensure that the information is widely disseminated and easily located. The College will provide OCRwith documentation sufficient to evidence the following actions have occurred: updating of all printed publications and electronic publications on the College website with the revised documents;1 a list of the titles of the publications in which the information appea rs (e.g. College Catalog, Student/Employee Handbooks, Policy Manual, Website), as well as a copy of any such publications, or College website links to electronic pub licat ions containing the revised grievance procedures , or if not yet finalized , a copy of the insert/notice for printed publications. Action Item II: Data Maintenance and Record Keeping In order to ensure that the College is providing prompt and equitable resolutions of Title IX complaints by students, employees and third parties, the College will develop and submit to OCR for its review a procedure to consistently document and maintain data for each incident or complaint received by the College, whether formal or informal, written or verbal, which will require , at a min imum, the following documentation: a) a description of the inciden t or complaint, and a record of when and how the incident or complaint was brought to the attention of the College; b) evidence regarding any investigation conducted by the College, including: witnesses interviewed, documents reviewed, transcripts , recordings and other info rmation considered, e.g., third-party reports, College police reports, etc., related to the invest igat ion ; c) records showing any interim measures provided to the complainant and respondent; d) an explanation of the College's disposition of the complaint, which includes the date of the disposition, the basis for the disposition and a description of any personal sanctions imposed, remedies applied and/or College action taken; e) proof that the College promptly prov ided all parties to the complaint notice of any decisions, including any appeals, regarding the complaint. f) confirmat ion of any remedies prov ided to individua ls found to have been subjected to sexual harassment; g) where sexual harassment is found to have occurred, documentation that the College 1 Inserts and/or notices may be used pending reprinting of these College publications. Page 3 of 5 - {06142269) Cisco College Resolution Agreement followed up with the complainant(s) to ensure the harassment has not recurred, and that the discriminatory effects of the harassment have been remedied. Action Item II: Reporting Requirements 1. By March 1, 2018, the College will submit the procedure to OCRfor its review and approval in accordance with Action Item II. 2. Within 45 calendar days of OCR'sapproval of the procedure, the College will formally adopt the procedure as part of its Title IX complaint processing procedures and provide OCRwith information or documentation confirming that the procedure has been distributed to all College officials designated to process Title IX complaints, and the procedure is being utilized in the College's processing of Tit le IX complaints. Action Item Ill: Title IX Training for College Officials Upon OCR's approval of the revised Tit le IX poli cies and grievance procedures under Action Items I and 11,the College will begin prov iding annual, mandatory Title IX tra ining to its responsible employees, including its Title IX coordinator, assistant Title IX coordinators, and all other College officials involved in the processing of Title IX complaints, regarding recognizing, reporting, and responding to incidents of sexual harassment. During the training, the College will provide copies of its revised Tit le IX policies, grievance procedures, and complaint processing procedures to all attendees, or refer them to their location within the existent publications or on the College's website. The training, at a minimum, will cover: a) the College's revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures; b) the role and duties of t he Tit le IX coordinator and assistant coordinators; c) how to recognize and identify sex discrimination and sexual harassment; d) the obligation to report sexual harassment, including where and with whom to report such incidents; e) the College's responsibil ities under Title IX to address such allegations; f) the student's right to both file a complaint with the College and make a criminal report to campus of local law enforcement; g) information on the student's option to request confidentiality; h) the student's right to be free from retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint; and i) relevant resour ces available to students, employees and third parties. Action Item Ill: Reporting Requirements 1. Within 45 calendar days of OCR's approval of the Title IX policies and procedures revised under Action I and II, the College will provide documentat ion to OCRdemonstrating that the initial train ing was provided by the College in accordance with Action Ill. The documentation will include, at a minimum, the name(s) and credentials of the trainer(s); the date(s) and time(s) of the training(s); a description of each training; the type of audience; sign-in sheets for each session with the names and titles of those attending; and copies of any training materials distributed. Page 4 of 5 - {06142269) Cisco College Resolution Agreement Action Item IV: Redress for the Student Identified in the Complaint The College needs to address the remain ing effects, if any, the Student may have suffered due to its failure to promptly and equ itably respond to the Student's complaint of sexual harassment. 6 1. By!tbJt J; tbJ(7(cJ Ithe College will offer the Student, in writing, an indiv idual meeting with the Title IX Coord inator in person or via telephone, or through correspondence or any other means preferred by the Student, to discuss the College's hand ling of the investigation intorn:::1complaint, and identify any possible remaining effects. The letter to the Student will state that any such meeting or other commun ication is voluntary on the part of the Student, and will acknowledge and apologize for the College' s de lay and failure in processingrn::J complaint in accordance with Title IX. The letter will also providelm!B with notice of the outcome ofrn:lcompla int, including any steps that were taken by the College, as well as the results of any appeals. The letter will explain that the College is revising its Title IX pol icies and procedures to ensure that comp laints of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, are timely processed, that comp lainants are kept informed of the status of the investigat ion and any appeals, and that when a violat ion of Title IX is found, the complainants are timely provided w ith remedies to ensure their needs are addressed and to prevent further discrimination or harassment. In addition, the letter will specifically include the following offer to the Student: a) I\UJ\6J; \UA7LCJ b) c) Action Item IV: Reporting Requirements 1. By!tbJ(6J; tbJC7CCJ Lthe College will provide the following documentat ion to OCR demonstrating its implementation of Action IV: copies of the lette r issued to the Student, copies of any responses received to the letter and documentation of any actions taken by the College as a result; and wr itten verification that the College prov ided Action Item V: Student Outreach To ensure the College is prov iding prompt and equitable resolutions of Title IX complaints by students, employees and third parties, the College will offer on line training educating students on Title IX topics related to sex discrim ination, including sexual harassment, to its matriculat ing freshman, transfer, and underg raduate. This train ing will include informat ion regarding the ro le and dut ies of the Title IX coordinator/assistant coordinators; the College's revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures (once they have been approved by OCR); how to recognize incidents of sex discrim ination (including sexual harassment); how and where to report incidents of sex Page 5 of 5 - {06142269) Cisco College Resolution Agreement discrimination; the consequences for violating the College's policy against sex discrimination; and resources available to students and employees who have been subjected to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. Action Item V: Reporting Requirements 1. By December 7. 2018. the College will provide OCRsufficient documentation demonstrating compliance with Action V, including a copy of the student training; information or documentation demonstrating that annual training is offered to all students; and documentation regarding the consequences for violating the College's policies against sex. MONITORING: GENERALPRINCIPLES The College understands that by signing this Agreement, it agrees to provide the foregoing information in a timely manner in accordance with the reporting requirements of this Agreement. Further, the College understands that during the monitoring of this Agreement, if necessary, OCR may visit the College, interview staff and students, and request such additional reports or data as are necessary for OCRto determine whether the College has fulfilled the terms of this Agreement and is in compliance with Title IX and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Upon completion of the obligations of this Agreement, OCRshall close and dismiss this case. The College understands and acknowledges that OCR may initiate administrative enforcement or judicial proceedings to enforce the specific terms and obligations of this Agreement. Before initiating administrative enforcement (34 C.F.R.§§ 100.9, 100.10), or judicial proceedings to enforce this Agreement, OCRshall give the College written notice of the alleged breach and sixty (60) calendar days to cure the alleged breach. This Agreement will become effective immediately upon the signature of the College's representative below. Or. Thad J. Anglin Cisco College resident Date' 7 CiscoCollege - OCRTeleconference Subject : Re: Date : Time: Method: Finalizing Resolution Agreement (RA) - Negotiations (06142269) Cisco College (College) - Tit le IX Complaint Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:00am - 9:30am Parties Conduct Teleconfe rence J Leader CodejtbJt6 J; tbJ t7 tCJ Dial In Numbed;Jt ; tbJtcc Participant Code .t lt6 \ ; t lt7 lcl j Participants: College Representatives: tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ (President , Vice President of Student Services irector of Student Success and Transition Centers Dana McKenna , OCR Lead Investi gator (LI) Facilitator: 9:00am-9 :lSam 9:15am-9:30am I l Review Revised RA Discussion of Student Remedies Timeframe for Submitting Signed RA Issuance of Letter of Find ings and RA Mon itoring Meeting Conclusion Teleconference Summary LI reviewed revised RA that was reached in negotiations w ith!tbJt6J; tbJt ?tcJ !incorporating changes made to Act ion Item IV: Redress for the Student Identi fi ed in the Complaint , and agreed upon timeframes to comp lete the terms of the RA. LI discussed offer by College to Student regarding including but not limited to: the College's handling of the invest igation into ~complaint written letter of apology and notice of the outcome of [[Jcomplaint; information about College's comm itment to improve Title IX complaint process and assurance of Title IX compliance, I ltbJ t6 J; tbJ t7 tcJ and any other remedies determined appropriate by the College to address any other remaining effects on the Student . LI fielded questions about the revised RA to ensure the College understands and agrees to the proposed draft RA terms and timeframes. College requested an earlier reporting date for Student Online Train ing provision, indicating the annual student online t raining could be completed sooner, by Fall 2018, instead of Spring 2019. OCR agreed to December 7, 2018, which will be the last RA reporting requirement for the College. The College ind icated they are satisfied with the RA terms and reporting requirement timeframes and will sign the RA with noted date change above. LI discussed anticipated turn around for submitting a signed RA to OCR. The President indicated he anticipates submitting to OCRt he signed RA by the end of the week, October 27, 2017 once the revised RA is sent to him reflecting our final negotiations today. LI clarified that once the RA Page 2 of 2 {06142269) Cisco College-OCRTeleconference Record is signed, the RA is effective the date of the signature, and the College should immed iately begin imp lement ing the RA, which includes first contacting the Student per Action Item IV. LI info rmed the College that once we have a signed RA, OCRwill issue a letter of finding(s) to the parties that provides an investigat ive summary and OCRdete rmination , explaining the reason(s) for its decision, including a copy of the RA that resolves the compla int and ident ified compliance concerns. LI stated she wou ld be awaiting receipt of signed RA signature page and is readily available for any questions or concerns that should arise about the RA. The teleconference was concluded . From: Sent : To: Subject : Att achme nts: M cKenna, Dana 3 Nov 2017 13:29:49 +0000 06142269 -Cisco College; RE: Lette r of Finding and Signed Resolutio n Agreem ent 06142269 -Cisco College LOF-C.pdf, 06142269 -Cisco College Signed RA.pdf 6J Good mornin gl°' ._ tb_Jt_ _;t_b_ Jt7_t_ cJ__________ _. Attached is OCR's letter of finding and signed Resolution Agreement (Agreement) issued today via U.S. regular mail and this email correspondence for the above-referenced complaint. The letter summarizes OCR's investigation and resolution of the complaint. The Agreement resolves the complaint, eff ective October 24, 2017, detailing the act ion items and reporting requirements the College must complete by the designated timeframes to demonst rate Title IX compliance. OCRwill monitor the imp lementa t ion of t he Agreement to completion. OCRapologizes for the extensive delay in the processing of your complaint. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and patience in reaching this resolution . Should you have any questions or concerns about the letter or Agreement, please contact me. Regards, Dana M cKenna, Senior Invest igator OCRDallas Office U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Dallas Enforcement Office (Region VI) 1999 Bryan Street , Suite 1620 Dallas, TX 75201 Office: (214) 661-9639 Fax: (214) 661-9587 Email: dana .mcke nna@ed .gov OCRWebsite: www.ed .gov/oc r The mission of the Office for CivilRights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. OCRCommunications Not ice: OCRis committed to provid ing the pub lic (customers) information about th e civil rights laws OCRenforces. OCR provides cust omers with general, publicly-avai lable info rmation about a wide variety of civi l rig hts issues in the educat ion cont ext . OCRdoes not provide legal or other advice or issue advisory op inions to custom ers concerning specific factua l scenarios. Correspondence issued by OCR in response to a public inquiry does not constitute a fo rmal statement of OCRpolicy and should not be const rued as creating or art iculating new policy. OCR'sformal policy statements are approved by a duly authorized OCRofficial and made available t o t he public. Confide nt iality Notice: The informat ion conta ined in this t ransmission and attachments may contain privileged and confi dent ial info rmation. It is intended on ly for t he use of the person(s) named above. If you are not t he inte nded recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, di stri but ion or dup licatio n of t his communication or its attachments is strict ly pro hibited. If you are not the intended recipient , please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of both the or iginal message and any attachment(s). From: McKenna, Dana Sent: 3 Nov 19:1'i':1? To: - cisco.edu' Cc: 1" [Eiitti bciscoedu' Subject: - Isco College; HE: Letter of Finding and Signed Resolution Agreement Attachments: D61422IS9-Cisco College LDF-Ft.pdf, D5142259-Cisco College Signed HA.pdf Good morning Dr. Anglin, Attached is letter of finding and signed Resolution Agreement {Agreement} issued todav via US regular mail and this email correspondence for the abovevreferenced complaint. The letter summarizes investigation and resolution of the complaint. The Agreement resolves the complaint, effective Dctober 2d, 201?, detailing the action items and reporting requirements the College must complete bv the designated timeframes to demonstrate Title IX compliance. DEF. is available to provide technical assistance to the College in understanding the Title lit regulations and policv guidance and assisting in implementing the terms of the Agreement. will monitor the implementation of the Agreement to completion. The first progress report of the Agreement [Action Item l'v' reporting requirement} is due for submission to DER bv December 15 EDIT. Should 1vou have antir questions about this matter, please contact me. Regards, Dana McKenna, Senior investigator Dallas foice US. Department of Education, foice for Civil Rights Dallas Enforcement foice [Ftegion til} 1999 Brvan Street, Suite 152D Dallas, Tit Office: ill-ti] 551-9539 Fax: {214} 661?9513? Email: a nr. if}? at, can; DER Website: The mission of the D??ice for Civil Rights is to ensure access to education and to promote educotionoi esceiience throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. DER Communications Notice: IDEH is committed to providing the public lcusto me rs} information about the civil rights laws DEF. enforces. provides customers with general, pubiiclv-available information about a wide varietv of civil rights issues in the education contest. DER does not provide legal or other advice or issue advisorv opinions to Customers concerning specific factual Correspondence issued bv in response to a public inquirv does not constitute a formal statement of DEF. policy and should not be construed as creating or articulating new policy. DE its formal policv statements are approved bv a dulv authorized DER official and made availa bie to the public. Confid entialitv Notice: The information contained in this transmission and attachme mav contain privileged and confidential information. It is intend ed onlv for the use of the personis] named above. lf you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby,r notified that anv review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication or its attachments is strictlv prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender bv repiv email and destrov ali copies of both the original message and anv attachmentisi. Press Statement Cisco College, OCRComplaint No. 06-14-2269 OCR reaches agreement with Cisco College under Title IX to address College's failure to provide prompt and equitable response to complaint of sexual assault The U.S. Department of Education (Department) , Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Dallas Office, reached a 303(b) resolution agreement (Agreement) with Cisco College (College), in Cisco, Texas to resolve the above-referenced compla int, after finding that the College's handling of a student's report of sexual assault violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. OCRdetermined that the College failed to tbJ(7(cJ !(the Student ' s)... P_Jc _ 6J_ ; <_ bJ-C_ c7cJ ____ _ promptly and equitably respond to ltbJ(6J; report of an alleged sexual assault, of which it had notice, and as a result, the Student was subjected to a sexually hostile environment . OCR also found that the College's grievance procedures did not meet Title IX requirements . Case Summary Information : • • • • I 6J;CbJC 7ccJ OCR received this individual complaint onjCbJC On May 7, 2014, OCRopened a systemic investigat ion. On July 19, 2017, OCRsent a revised notification to the recipient advising that OCR would be invest igating only the individual complaint . OCRconcluded the College has a designated Title IX Coordinator pu rsuant to Title IX and there is notice from the College to students and employees of the names, office addresses and telephone numbers of the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators and a Title IX nondiscrim inat ion statement in the print and electronic publicat ions reviewed by OCR. OCRnoted some inconsistencies in the Title IX Coordinator and nondiscrimination notices appearing in some College pub lications and a lack of training for designated College personnel who process Title IX complaints . Accord ingly, OCRprov ided technical assistance to the College (e.g., Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators and other pertinent College officials) to ensure consistency in the College's notice(s) of the Tit le IX Coordinator/ Assistant Coordinators and nondiscriminat ion statement in all print and electronic publications , and included training as a component of the Agreement . OCRalso determ ined that the College's Title IX policies and procedures reveal the College, to date, does not have established grievance procedures to promptly and equitab ly respond to Title IX student complaints, including sexual harassment and sexual assault . Although the College worked to improve its grievance procedures during OCR's investigation, the procedures still do not meet the Title IX procedural requirements . With respect to the Student, OCRdetermined the College failed to provide the Student a prompt and tbJ(7(cJ report of sexual assault, of which it had notice. equitable response to jtbJ(6J; Specifically, OCRfound that the College failed to complete an investigation and failed to communicate with the Student. As a result of the College's inaction to communicate and/or otherwise notif* the 6;cb\t7tc\ Student of the status of the investigation and the lack of effective inter im measures in the jtb\c the Student ltbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ ~nd!tbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ 6 7 which resulted in lcb\tJ; tb\t tc\ !As such, OCRdetermined that the College failed to provide a prompt and equitable response to the Student's compla int, which allowed the Student to continue to be subj ected to a sexually hostile env ironment that den ied or limited the Student's ability to participate in or benefit from the College's programs, in vio lation of the Title IX. I I Resolution: In order to resolve the identified Title IX issues, the College subm itted a Resolution Agreement (Agreement), dated October 24, 2017, which is aligned w ith the allegation and issues investigated, consistent with Title IX. Under the Agreement, the College wi ll take the fol lowing corrective actions w ith OCRmonitoring and approval: Page 2 - (06142269) Cisco College Press Statement • • • • Review and revise as necessary all Title IX policies and grievance procedures to ensure consistency and provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints by students, employees and third parties alleging all forms of sex discrimination, in compliance with Title IX. Upon adoption and implementation, the College will provide notice of the revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures, including updating of all printed and electronic publications, in compliance with Title IX. Develop a procedure to consistently document and maintain data for each Title IX complaint received and processed by the College in order to ensure the College is providing prompt and equitable resolutions of Title IX complaints . Provide annual, mandatory Title IX training to its employees charged with the duty to investigate and/or otherwise process Title IX complaints (e.g. Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Coordinators, other College officials) per the College's revised Title IX policies and grievance procedures. Issue a letter offering redress to the Student regarding the College's handling of the investigation into~ complaint including but not limited to: an offer to meet with the Title IX Coordinator to discuss the College's delay and failure in processingltmlcomplaint in accordance with Title IX and to identify any remaining effects that might be remedied; notification of revised Title IX policies and procedures and the College's efforts to ensure Title IX compliance; jtbJ(6J; tbJ(7(cJ I _______ __ ....,._,.....,,..... ..,...,. • ,........... _....,._,.... and any other remedies determined appropriate by the College to address any emotional, academic, or other remaining effects of the College's failure to promptly and equitably respond, including the resulting hostile environment . Conduct student outreach, including educating students on Title IX and providing annual online Title IX training. OCRhas determined that the Agreement, when fully implemented, will satisfactorily resolve the College's noncompliance with Title IX as identified during OCR's investigation of the complaint.