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SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 1


TableofContents

MissionStatementandDisclaimer 6TribalCollegeRequirements 6GettingAround 6CampusMap 7ContactInformation 8BegintheJourneyAdmissionProcess 9-10CurrentHighSchoolStudentSpecialAdmissions 10LifeExperience 10FinancialAidApplication 10-11PathofStudentSuccessSteppingStoneOne:NewStudentOrientation 12SteppingStoneTwo:Advising 13DemonstrationofProficiency 13-14SteppingStoneThree:Registration 15SteppingStoneFour:AccesstoRecordsandTranscripts 14-15Transcripts 15SteppingStoneFive:UtilizingAcademicandNon-AcademicPrograms 15AcademicPrograms 15DocumentedDisabilities 15DepartmentofAcademicSuccess 15Developmental(DVSP)Courses 15TutoringLabs 16SKCWritingCenter 16SKCMathLab 16CareerCenterTutoring 16SKCCareerCenterServices 16SKCBookstore 16AllThingsTechnology 16ComptuerLabs 17Email 17JICS 17ManagedPrintSystem 17StudentIdentificationCards 17MoodleLearningManagementSystem 17D’ArcyMcNickleLibrary 17SKCCatalog 17Non-AcademicPrograms 18JFMcDonaldHealthandActivityCenterandFitnessCenter 18ClubsandOrganizations 18BisonAthletics 18StudentSenateOrganization 18StudentOrganizationsandClubs 18-19FoodServices/StudentUnion 19StudentHousing 19SteppingStoneSix:UnderstandingStudentPolicies 19RightsandResponsibilities 19-20CodeofConduct 20AcademicHonorCode 21

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 3Conduct/GrievanceProcedure 22StepstoResolution 22FormalResolution 22Sanctions 22-23AcademicPoliciesandProceduresGuidelines 23ConfidentialityofStudentRecords 23FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA) 23AcademicCreditLoadGuidelines 23CreditHours 23-24CourseInformation 24Pre-requisite/Co-requisite 24CourseTypesandPolicies 24ClassroomCourses 24OnlineCourses 24HybridCourses 24DevelopmentalCourses 25RequiredCourses 25ElectiveCourses 25IndependentStudy 25Listener 25CourseChallenge 25RepeatingCoursesforHigherGrades 25CourseCancellations 25WaittimeforFaculty 25ChangingDegreePrograms 25-26CourseAttendance 26Drop/AddCourses 26TotalWithdraw 26TransferStudents 26TransferOutofSKC 26-27QuarterGradesandGPA 27CumulativeGPA 27AcademicProgress 27-28HonorRoll 28QuarterGradeReports 28GradeAppeal 28Failing/Probation 28SequenceofAcademicWarning,Probation,andSuspension 28-29AcademicWarning 29AcademicProbation 29AcademicSuspension 29Reinstatement 29SteppingStoneSeven:NavigatingFinancialAid 29FinancialAidGuidelines/PoliciesandProcedures 29Overview 29-30CostofAttendance 30DeterminationofFinancialNeed 30Eligibility 30ChangesinEnrollmentStatus 30FinancialAidRefunds 30AidandCancelledClasses 31

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 4CourseworkThatDoesNotCountforFinancialAidStatus 31TypesofAidAvailable 31FederalPellGrantProgram 31TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducation 31FederalDirectLoanProgram 31Campus-BasedAidPrograms 32OtherFinancialAidOpportunities 32SalishKootenaiCollegeScholarships/Grants 32Veteran’sEducationalAssistancePrograms 32-33ConfederatedSalishKootenaiTribesScholarshipsandHigherEducation 33StateVocationalandRehabilitationServices 33TribalVocationalandRehabilitationServices 33RequestingRecommendationLetters 33FinancialAidRequirements 33StudentResponsibilitiestoContinueEligibility 33SatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP) 33-34QuantitativeRequirement 34PaceofProgression 34-35IncompleteGrade 35QualitativeRequirement 35AppealProcess 35-36ProbationaryStatus 36MaintainingEligibility 36MaximumTimeFrame 36-37ChangingMajors 37ReturntoTitleIV 37OfficialWithdrawalProcedure 37UnofficialWithdrawal 37-38RepaymentPolicy 37SalishKootenaiCollegeRefundPolicy 37CreditLoad 38-39MaximumEligibilityforFederalPellGrant 39DenialofAidandAwardAdjustments 39Entrance/ExitCounselingInformation 40Disbursement 40Scholarships 40FinancialAidStudentRightsandResponsibilities 40FrequentlyAskedQuestions 40-41SteppingStoneEight:AbidingbyCampusExpectations 41Children 41Pets 41RecreationalVehiclesandAllTerrainVehicles 41FacilitiesRequest 41-42CellPhones 42TobaccoandE-Cigarettes 42PolicyonAlcoholandSubstanceAbuse 42-43CampusSafetyandSecurity 43-44SalishKootenaiCollegeEmergencyPlan 44EmergencyNotificationSystem:RAVEAlert 44-45DisasterPlan 45Accidents/HealthEmergencies 45-46

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 5AutoDefibrillators 46CampusClosures 46SexualViolenceandPolicies 46-50MilitaryRecruitment 50SteppingStoneNine:Graduation 50-51CourseScheduleTemplate 52Self-AdvisingTemplate 53-55AppendixA:StudentRecordsAccessandConfidentiality 56-59AppendixB:SexualAssaultandHarassmentReportingFlyer 60


MISSION STATEMENTThemissionofSalishKootenaiCollegeistoprovidequalitypostsecondaryeducationalopportunitiesforNativeAmericans,locallyandfromthroughouttheUnitedStates.TheCollegewillpromotecommunityandindividualdevelopmentandperpetuatetheculturesoftheConfederatedTribesoftheFlatheadNation.

DISCLAIMER

AllnewandreturningstudentsareresponsibleforreadingtheinformationintheSalishKootenaiCollege(SKC)catalogandstudenthandbook. FailuretoreadtheregulationswillNOTbeconsideredanexcusefornoncompliance. SKCreservestherighttochangepoliciesorrevisecurriculumasnecessary. SKCplacesfullresponsibilityuponeachstudenttofulfillALLrequirementsforadegreeorcertificateandtoregisterforpropercoursesassetforthinthecatalog. TheCollegedoesnotacceptanyresponsibilityfordelaysingraduationorattainmentofcareergoalsresultingfromerrorsinregistration,cancelledcourses,scheduleadjustments,changesindegreerequirementsorsimilarrelatedchanges,orerrorsresultingfromconsultationwithanycollegeemployeeandrelianceuponinformationacquiredfromsaidemployee.Anadvisor’ssignaturemaynotindicateagreementwith/approvalofastudent’scoursechoices.Tribal College RequirementsSalishKootenaiCollegeisatribalcollege.UnderFederallaw,theCollegeisrequiredtomaintainanannualstudentcountofaminimumof51percentofenrolledmembersoffederallyrecognizedtribes.Getting AroundInordertobesuccessful,itisimportantforastudenttoknowhis/herwayaroundcampusandwaystoaccessavailableresources.Campusbuildingsarestrategicallyplacedthroughoutcampus.Eachbuildinghousesimportantresourcesthatcanassurestudentsuccess.


Campus MapTobeginhisorhercollegejourney,thefirstthingastudentshouldconsultisacampusmap.

51---AgnesKenmille (SKCFoundation,TribalHistoric Preservation)52–PaulCharlot (SocialWork,Psychology)53---AgnesVanderburg(Business)54---BaptisteMathias (NASD, Salish&Kootenai Language classes)55–Michelle (Liberal Arts,OfficeProfessions)56–D’ArcyMcNickel (Library, Media/CommunicationsKSKCTV)57–SKCChildcare/Headstart58---Academic Success59–JohnPeterPaul(Nursing, Dental)60–EneasBigknife (Administration,Business Office)61–ThreeWolves Cafeteria65–Woodcock (Art,MediaDesign66---LateLouieCayeSeniorMemorial Building67---Beaverhead(Natural Resources, MathandScience)68---AdelineMathias (IT,MediaDesign)69–Education80–SilverFoxGolfCourse81---Transportation82–JoeMcDonald Health andFitness Center83–JohnnyArleeVictorCharlo (Theatre)84–BookStore (BookStore,Enrollment Services, Student Support Services)85–Extension86–Student Housing


Contact InformationDepartmentsthathavebeneficialstudentresourcesarelocatedineachbuilding.Thefollowingdepartment/employeecontactinformationwillhelpeachstudentsuccessfullycompleteeverystepofthejourney.MainSwitchboard/BusinessOffice:275-4800MainFax:275-4801OfficeofthePresident:275-4974OfficeoftheVicePresident:275-4858DeanofStudents:275-4026or4823Admissions:275-2855FinancialAid:275-4857Registrar:275-4029RetentionOffice:275-4864RecordsManagement:275-4715InformationTechnology:275-4357Bookstore:275-4721DepartmentofAcademicSuccess:275-4986StudentSupportServices:275-4980WritingCenter:275-4520MathLab:275-4902Library:275-4875PreventionandWellness:275-4913FitnessCenter:275-4981ThreeWolves275-4720ChildcareServices675-8475Housing275-4827Mailingaddress:P.O.Box70Pablo,MT59855Physicaladdress:58138USHwy93Pablo,MT59855ToReportaCrimeCallSKCSecurityat(406)239-6267SKCSecurityOffice(406)275-4751orEmail:[email protected]


Begin the Journey Thefirststepistoapplyforadmission,financialaid,andstudenthousing,ifneeded.Enrollmentiseasy;justtakeonestepatatime.Admissionisathree-stepprocess:Step1:Inordertoapply,astudentmustholdadiplomafromanaccreditedhighschoolorhaveearnedaGeneralEducationDiploma(G.E.D.).Step2:Completeanadmissionsapplication.Step3:AdditionalrequiredadmissionsdocumentsforTribalmembersor1st/2ndgenerationdescendantsincludeofficialverificationoftribalenrollmentor1st/2ndgenerationrecognizedtribe.Tocompletetheadmissionsapplicationincludeallofthefollowinginthischecklist:

¨ Applicationforadmission¨ Additionalspecialadmissionsapplicationsarerequiredforstudentsseeking

programacceptancein:HighwayConstructionTraining,DentalAssisting,Nursing,and3rdyearSocialWork

¨ AnofficialcertifiedhighschooltranscriptfromanaccreditedhighschoolapprovedbytheDepartmentofEducationwithgraduationdateORofficialcopyofG.E.Dscores.

¨ Anofficialcertifiedtranscriptfromotherinstitution(s)ofhighereducation(asappropriate)

¨ DeclarationofMajorForm¨ TheBoardofDirectorsandAdministrationsupporttheMontanaImmunizationLaw

requiringstudentsbornbeforeJanuary1,1957,tohaveaTBskintestwithinthelast


fiveyears.StudentsbornafterDecember31,1956,mustprovidedocumentationofaTBskintesttakenwithinthelastfiveyearsandtwodosesofanMMR---measles,mumpsandrubellavaccination.Ahealthcareprovidersignatureisrequiredtoverifyimmunizations.

¨ VerificationofresidencyifaMontanaresident¨ TABEplacementtestresults.AllnewstudentsarerequiredtotakeaTABE

placementassessmentforreading,English,andmathematicsPRIORtopre-registration.TransferstudentsmayberequiredtotakeaTABEbytheprogramofenrollment.Toassurepropercourseplacement,studentsmayberequiredtotakeanadvancedplacementEnglishand/ormathassessmentaftertheinitialTABEtest.Courserecommendationsaremadebasedonthetestresults,andstudentswillbeallowedtoregisteronlyaftercompletingthetests.

• TheDepartmentofAcademicSuccessfacilitatestheinitialTABEplacementtestonMondaysfrom11:30AM–3:00PMandWednesdaysfrom9:00AM–noon.(Pleasearrive15minutesearlytofilloutpaperwork.)TheEnglishandmathdepartmentsfacilitatetheadvancedplacementtests.Formoreinformation,contacttheDepartmentofAcademicSuccess.(275-4986)

¨ ProofofStudentAidReport(SAR)~ForNEWstudentsonly¨ Additionalformsthatmayneedtobecompleted:

• FinancialAidForms(FAFSA)• Housingapplication• Childcareapplications

Current High School Student Special AdmissionsStudentscurrentlyenrolledinhighschoolmayalsostarttheircollegejourneybyapplyingforadmissiontotakeregularcollegecourses.Thisspecialadmissionsprogramhasbeenestablishedtosupplementhighschooleducationalprogramswithcollege-levelcoursework.Studentsapplyingforadmissionunderthisprogramalsomustcompletethedualenrollment/earlycollegeapplicationprocedureandprovidedocumentationofapprovalbyparentsandhighschoolofficials.Life ExperienceSKCdoesnotgrantcollegecreditforlifeexperienceorpreviousworkexperience.Financial Aid ApplicationManystudentsthatattendcollegeneedfinancialsupport.Applyingforfinancialaidwillenablemoststudentstoqualifyforvariouslevelsofsupport.Importantnote:Allawardsfromfinancialaidprogramsfundedbyfederalorstategovernmentsareadministeredincompliancewiththelawsandregulationsgoverningtheseprograms.SpecificcriteriaarerequiredtodetermineFinancialAideligibility.TobeeligibleforTitleIVassistance,anapplicantmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:

o Beenrolledinaprogramofstudyleadingtoadegreeorcertificate.o PossessahighschooldiplomaoraGED/Hi-SetCertificate.o Meetenrollmentstatusrequirements.o BeaU.S.citizenoreligiblenon-citizen.o SignaStatementofEducationalPurpose.o SignaStatementofSelectiveServiceRegistrationStatus.


o NotbeindefaultonaTitleIVstudentloanborrowedforattendanceatanyinstitution.

o NothaveborrowedinexcessofTitleIVloanlimits.o NotowearepaymentonaTitleIVPellgrantorscholarshipreceivedfor

attendanceatanyinstitution.o Studentsmuststaybelowthe600%limitinPellawardsinalifetime.o Maintainsatisfactoryacademicprogress.o Notbeenrolledconcurrentlyinanelementaryorsecondaryschool.o Haveacompletefinancialaidfilepriortolastdayofenrollmentfor

academicyear.o Notbeconvictedofpossessingorsellingillegaldrugswhilereceiving

FederalStudentAid.Studentsthathavebeenconvictedoftheseoffensesmaynotbeeligibletoreceivemorefederalaid. However,thesestudentsshouldstillcompletetheFAFSAtodetermineeligibility.

Allstudentswhowouldliketoparticipateinanyofthefinancialaidprogramsofferedmustfollowtheprocedures:

1. ApplyforaFederalPellGrantusingtheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA).CompletetheFAFSAatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Duetothelargenumberofapplicationssubmittedeachyear,prioritywillbegiventostudentswhohavesubmittedStudentAidReportsonorbeforeMarch31precedingthesummerandacademicyearforwhichaidisneeded.Studentswhomeettheprioritydatewillbegivenfirstconsideration. Lateapplicationswillbeacceptedandprocessedsubjecttotheavailabilityoffunds.

2. Onceawardedfinancialaid,eligiblestudentsmustreapplyforeachsubsequentacademicyear.StudentswillneedaFSAIDUSERNAMEandPASSWORDforreapplicationandmustapplyonlineatwww.fsaid.ed.gov

3. Possiblesubmissionofadditionaldocuments(taxinformation,verificationworksheet,etc.)totheFinancialAidOfficemayberequired. Suchrequestsshouldbegivenimmediateattentionbecausefailuretodosomayjeopardizereceiptoffinancialaid.

4. Studentswhoclaimtobeeligiblenon-citizensmustsubmitproperdocumentationofcitizenship. TobeeligibleforTitleIVfinancialaidassistance,theDepartmentofEducationrequiresstudentstohavespecificdocumentationfromtheUnitedStatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServices. Studentsareresponsibletoobtainthesedocuments;contactfinancialaidstaffforassistance.

5. CompletetheStudentDataForm.6. Studentsmusthaveacompletedfinancialaidfilepriortoreceivinganofficial

awardletter.7. Studentsreceivingorplanningtoreceiveanysourceoffinancialaidmusttakea

financialliteracyworkshopinordertoreceivetheaward(providedbySKC).CostofattendanceisimportanttounderstandandisdetailedintheSalishKootenaiCollegeCatalog.


Path of Student Success

StudentsarethefocalpointoftheoverallmissionandworkwedoatSKCeachandeveryday.Fromthebeginningtotheendofastudent’sacademicjourney,SKCprovidesmanyresources,supportsystems,andprogramstohelpassuresuccessanddegreecompletion.

Stepping-StoneOne:NewStudentOrientationEachstudentbeginsthepathtosuccesswithNewStudentOrientation,whichisrequiredwhenenteringSKCandrecommendedforallreturningstudents.Thisexcitingevent,heldatthebeginningofeachquarter,providesvaluableinformationpertainingtoadmissions,financialaid,scholarships,classregistration,buildinglocations,campuspersonnel,assistanceprograms,andcampusactivities.ContacttheRegistrar’sofficeformoreinformation.


Stepping-StoneTwo:AdvisingAdvisingisakeycomponentofstudentsuccessatSKC.FollowingNewStudentOrientation,theAdmissions/Registrar’sOfficewillassignanadvisorbasedonthestudent’sdeclaredmajorcourseofstudytobegintheregistrationprocess.Astudentshouldconsiderhis/heradvisorthe“goto”personwheninneedofsupportandguidanceduringthejourney.Thefollowingguidancewillbeprovided:

1. Atthebeginningofastudent’scareer,theadvisorwillprovideadviceonthedegreeplanandexplainthedegreerequirementsforthecourseofstudychosen.

2. IfastudenttransfersintoSKC,theadvisorwillhelpthestudentcompletetherequiredtransferpaperworkanddeterminewhichremainingcoursesneedtobecompleted.

3. Throughouttheremainderoftimeinthedegreeprogram,theadvisorwillprovideacademicguidanceandrecommendandrefervariousSKCsupportprogramsandcampusresources.

4. Priortoeachnewquarterduringpre-registration,studentsmustmeetwithadvisorstocompletethepaperworkneededtoregisterforcourses.Advisorsignaturesarealwaysrequiredtocompleteregistration.

5. Ifastudentdecidestoaddcoursesorwithdrawfromcourses,theadvisorwillprovideguidanceinthedecisionandassistinthecompletionofrequiredpaperwork.

6. Anadvisorwillguideastudenttowardgraduationbytrackinggraduationrequirementsthroughouthis/heracademiccareer,andassistinthecompletionofrequiredgraduationpaperwork.

7. Althoughtheadvisorprovidesamplesupport,astudentmustadvocateforhimself/herself.Ultimately,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytotrackhis/herownacademicprogress.Adherencetothecurriculumplanoutlinedinthecatalogwillsupportdegreecompletionintheexpectedtimeframeforaparticulardegree.Eachstudentisencouragedtocreateaquarterlycourseplanwithanadvisorandmonitortheplanthroughouthis/hercollegecareer.Duringeachquarter,astudentshouldcontacttheassignedadvisorforanyofthefollowingreasons:

ü Transferinformationü Pre-registrationadvisingü Changeofcoursesü Changeofmajorü Priortopursuingatotalwithdrawalü Followinganyreportofunsatisfactorywork

Demonstration of ProficiencySKCusesthefollowingtoassessstudentproficiency:

Entranceproficiency:AllstudentsarerequiredtotakeaTABEAssessmentaspartoftheenrollmentprocess.Thisisanopportunityforstudentstodemonstratelevelsofproficiencyinmath,English,andreading.SomestudentsmayberequiredtotakeafollowupadvancedplacementtestformathandEnglishtodeterminepropercourseplacement.

MidtermandFinalExams:Somecoursesrequiremidtermandfinalexamsaspartofthecourserequirements.

FinalProjects:Somecoursesrequirefinalprojectsthatdemonstrateproficiencyinthecourse. CourseandDegreeProgramPortfolios:Courseanddegreeprogramportfoliosmayberequiredforsuccessfulcompletionofthecourseorprogram.Portfoliosareusedtodemonstrateproficiencyincourseandprogramobjectives,whicharebasedontheCollege’sstudentlearningoutcomesmeasuredbythe4Cs(CriticalThinking,CulturalAwareness,Citizenship,andCommunication).SeetheSKCCatalogfordefinition.


CourseGrades:GradesofCorbetterarerequiredinmostcourses,unlessotherwisespecifiedbyprogramrequirements.SeetheSKCCatalogforspecificdegreeprogramrequirements.

CapstoneProjects:Allprogramshavefinalcapstoneprojectsattheculminationofthedegreeplan.Visitwiththedepartmentadvisorformoreinformation.

2-yearWritingAssessment:Attheendofthesecondyear,Associatecandidatesarerequiredtotakeafinalwrittenassessmenttodetermineproficiencyinthe4Cs.

Stepping-StoneThree:RegistrationRegistrationisthenextlegofastudent’sacademicjourney. Priortothebeginningofeachnewquarterandaftermeetingwithanacademicadvisor,astudentwilldeclarehis/hermajorandregisterforcourses. TheregistrationpacketisavailablethroughEnrollmentServicesandmustbecompletedinordertoregister.(Friendlyreminder:Anadvisorsignatureisrequiredforregistration.)Ifregisteringlate;e.g.withintheweekafterthefirstdayofclasses,astudentmustgetsignaturesfromboththecourseinstructorandhis/heradvisor.Additionally,beawarethatitiswithineachinstructor’sdiscretionwhethertoallowlateenrollmentforaparticularcourseand/orcoursesthatmaybefull.Topreventadditionalstress,astudentisadvisedtoregisterduringpreregistration.**Fall2016registrationwillbeheldattheendofthepreviousSpringQuarter2016.Toregisteronline,studentsmustrequestapprovalfromtheadvisor.Onceapproved,theAVholdflagwillberemoved,whichallowsastudentonlineaccesstoregister.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytofinalizeregistration.Ifastudenthasadditionalholdflags,contacttheappropriateofficestoremedytheholdspriortoregistering.Contacttheadvisorforassistance.

Stepping-StoneFour:AccesstoRecordsandTranscriptsAccesstopaperworkisextremelyimportantatallstagesoftheacademicadventure.TheRegistrar’sOfficemaintainsstudentacademicprogressandtranscriptinformation.Furthermore,informationsuchasmailingaddress,majorareaofstudy,andadvisor’snamearecollectedforthepurposeofrequiredreportingtotheFederalGovernment.Personaldatachangessuchasaddress,phonenumber,maritalstatus,changeofmajor,orchangeofadvisormustbereportedtotheRegistrar’sOffice.*ASocialSecuritycardisrequiredfornamechanges.SKCdoeshavearetentionanddisposalpolicyforstudentrecords. ContactRegistrarforfurtherinformation275-4029.TranscriptsAstudentwillneedtorequestcopiesofanOfficialTranscriptforsuchneedsasscholarshipsubmissions,transferprocesses,andjobapplications.TranscriptrequestformsarelocatedintheEnrollmentServicesDepartmentoratwww.skc.edu.Includeadriver’slicenseorsignedphotoidentificationwiththetranscriptrequest.Otherwise,awrittentranscriptrequestmaybesubmittedandmustincludeallofthefollowing


informationwithpayment:ü Fullnameü Othernamesusedü Mailingaddressü SocialSecurityNumberü Birthdateü Enrollmentdatesü Recipientaddressü Signature(tobeverifiedwithSKCrecords)ü Aclearcopyofdriver’slicenseorphotoidentificationwithsignatureü A$3.00checkormoneyorderpertranscript,tobepaidattheBusinessOfficeü Anemailrequestmustincludeascannedsignature

Inordertoreceiveanofficialtranscript,astudentmustbeinfinancialgoodstandingwiththeCollege.Thefirsttranscriptrequestisfree.A$3.00chargeforeachadditionalofficial/unofficialtranscriptiscollectedpriortorelease.CurrentstudentscanaccessunofficialtranscriptsfromJICSaccounts,providedtheaccountisfreeofholdflags.TranscriptsareprocessedonTuesdaysandThursdaysandcanbepickedupafter3:00PMattheRegistrar’sOffice.Remainingtranscriptswillbemailedthefollowingbusinessday.

Stepping-StoneFive:UtilizingAcademic&Non-AcademicProgramsAcademic ProgramsThereareampleacademicprogramsavailablethroughoutthecampusthatdirectlysupportseachstudent’sdesiretobesuccessfulintheclassroom.DocumentedDisabilitiesStudentswithdocumenteddisabilitiesmayaccessdirectacademicsupporttailoredtotheirpersonalneeds.Reasonableaccommodationsareprovidedforeligiblestudentswithidentifieddisabilities.TheCollegecomplieswiththeRehabilitationActof1973andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.StudentsmaycontacttheCollege’sDisabilityOfficerorconsulttheSKCwebpageStudentswithDisabilitiessectionformoreinformation.Ifapplicable,informtheinstructorofdisabilitystatuswithinthefirsttwoweeksofthecourse.Department of Academic SuccessTheDepartmentofAcademicSuccesssupportsstudentsbyprovidingplacementtestingrequiredaspartoftheenrollmentprocess.ThedepartmentcanalsoprovidedevelopmentalcourseadvisingandAdultBasicLiteracyEducation.Inaddition,studentsthatfeeltheyneedsoftskillssupportmayenrollinone-day,one-creditworkshopcoursesintesttaking,note-taking,studentlearningstyles,financialliteracy,andtriballeadership,tonamejustafew.Developmental (DVSP) CoursesItisnotuncommonforstudentstoneeddevelopmentalmath,English,andreadingcoursestoprepareforcollegelevelacademics.DVSPcoursesareavailabletoallstudentsthateitherfeelaneedtoreviewcontentorbuildafoundationofknowledgeneededforfurthersuccessinrequiredcourses.TABEandthefollowupadvancedplacementtestingwillhelpdetermineDVSPcoursesneeded.Discussoptionswithanadvisorpriortoregistration.


Tutoring LabsTutoringlabsareavailabletoallstudentsoncampusatnochargetothestudent.(Goodnews!Coffeeandsnacksareavailableatalllocationsforstudentstobothfuelmindsandstomachs.)Salish Kootenai College Writing CenterTheWritingCenterisavailableforstudentstoreceivesupportincommunication-basedprojects.TheWritingCentersupportsstudentsinwritingandspeakingassignmentsforallclasses,scholarshipapplications,andresumecompletion.Nationallycertifiedtutorsareavailabledailyforone-on-oneandgrouptutoringsessions.(AlabfeeischargedthroughtheCompositioncourses.)Additionally,anystudentpassingCompositionIwithaBorhighermayapplyforatutoringposition.ContacttheWritingCenterwithquestions.Salish Kootenai College Math LabTheMathLabprovidesqualifiedtutorsandinstructorstostudentsthatneedassistanceinallmathandscience-basedprojects.Contactthemathlabwithquestions.Career Center TutoringStudentsmayapplytoscheduletimewithaqualifiedtutorforanysubjectareathroughthecareercenter.ContactStudentSupportServicesformoreinformation.Salish Kootenai College Career Center ServicesTheCareerCenterisaone-stopshopforallstudentstoreceivesupportandassistancethroughouttheircollegeexperienceforcareerpreparation,academics,finances,andjobplacement.Forthosestudentsthatarenotsurewhichcareertheyareinterestedinpursuing,theCenterhasaccesstoMontanaCareerInformationSystem(MTCIS).Theprogramwillassistinnarrowingdownoptionstoassureastudentcanmoveontherightcareertrack.Tutoringavailable.SeeTutoringLabssection.Becauseaffordabilityisanimportantpartofpayingforcollege,theCareerCenterhasavarietyofscholarshipsandfundingsourcesavailable.SeeFinancialAidsection.TheCareerCenteralsocanassiststudentswithjobplacement.Adviceandsupportareavailableforjobapplicationcompletion,interviewing,andjobportfolios.Accesstojoblistingsisalsoavailable.TheSKCCounselingOfficeoffersshort-termcounselingtoanyonewithintheSKCcommunity.SeetheCatalogformoreinformation.StudentSupportServicesisafederallyfundedTRiOprogramavailableforeligiblestudents.ContactCareerServicesformoreinformation.Salish Kootenai College BookstoreTheSKCBookstoreprovidesaccesstorequiredcoursematerialsincludingtextbooksandsupplies.Otherbooksandtribalmaterials,SKCmemorabilia,clothing,andgiftsareavailable.Whenstudentsneedapick-me-up,theBisonCaféprovidescoffeeproductsandpastriesavailableforpurchase.All Things TechnologyInformationTechnology(IT)Department,locatedintheA.MathiasBuilding,playsasignificantroleatSKC.Useoftechnologywillenhancelearningexperiencesinmostcoursesacrossalldisciplines.


Computer LabsTherearemultiplecomputerlabsoncampusavailableforstudentuse.ThelibraryalsohasanumberofcomputersavailableforgeneralInternetuse.Forthesafetyandprotectionofall,thelabsaretobeusedundertheSKCAcceptableUsePolicy,whichispostedinalllabs.EmailEachstudentwillbeissuedanemailaccountuponcompletionofregistration.ContactITServicestocreateanemailaccountandatemporarypassword.AllSKCstudentsandemployeesarerequiredtohaveanSKCemailaccountandcheckitfrequentlyforinformationsentoutbytheinstitutionandinstructors,asitistheaprimarychannelofcommunicationattheCollege.StudentsmayvisittheITHelpDeskforhelp.Studentemailformat:[email protected]:[email protected](eCampussystem)isrequiredforallstudents.UseJICStocheckclasslists,grades,andcompleteworkstudytimecards.AJICSaccountwillbeissuedafterregistrationhasbeencompleted.JICSlogininformationisconfidentialandshouldbeprotected.ContactITServicesforassistance.Managed Print SystemAllprintersoncampusaremanagedinasingleunifiedsystem.OnceastudentisaddedtotheCollege’sprintsystem,he/shewillusetheprepaidOneCardstudentIDtoprint.Furthermore,thelargeToshibaMulti-Functionprinters(MFP)alsocanscanandforwarddocumentstostudentemail.ToaddfundstotheOneCardaccount,seetheFrontDeskintheBigknifeBuilding.Variousinstructorsrequireusingprinterstoretrievesupplementalcoursedocuments;therefore,addingfundstotheOneCardaccountisimperative.Student Identification Card (OneCard)AllstudentsarerequiredtopurchasestudentIDcards(SKCOneCard).ThiscardcanbeobtainedthroughtheITServicesDepartment.TheSKCOneCardservesasapictureIDandallowsaccesstocampusservices,includingprinting(prepay),payingforThreeWolvesmeals(prepay),andattendingSKCstudenteventsforfree.StudentsmusthaveapictureIDandcurrentclassregistrationprintoutwhenrequestingthecard. ToaddmoneytotheOneCardaccount,visittheFrontDeskintheBigknifeBuilding.Moodle Learning Management SystemMoodleistheplatformusedforonlineandhybridcoursesatSKC.Onceemailisestablished,createtheMoodleaccountathttp://moodle.skc.edu.ContactDrewHanson,ITServicesEducationTechnologySupportSpecialist,forhelp.Instructorsprovidethecourseaccessinformation.D’Arcy McNickle LibraryThelibraryisthehubforinformationresourcesandlibraryinstruction,supportingtheresearchneedsofstudentsandfaculty/staff,anditalsoservesasapubliclibraryforallthatliveontheFlatheadIndianReservation.Seethecatalogforfurtherinformation.Salish Kootenai College CatalogTheCollegecatalogisanimportantpublicationthatdetailscollegeprocedures,degreerequirements,coursedescriptions,andprovidesotherneededinformation.AcademicdefinitionsandpoliciesalsoarepublishedintheSKCCatalog.ConsultthecataloginordertobefamiliarwithpoliciesandrequirementswhileattendingSKC.Ifastudentchangesmajors,thecatalogineffectatthetimeofthechangegovernsrequirements.Assistanceinunderstandingtherequirementsoutlinedinthecatalogcanbeclarifiedbyanadvisor,theschoolcounselor,theRegistrar,orDeanofStudents.


Non-Academic ProgramsTheCollegehasmanynon-academicphysicalhealthandsocialprogramsavailabletoallstudentsoncampus.J. F. McDonald Health and Activity Center and Fitness CenterTheCentercontainsavarietyofresourcesforbetterhealth,includinganNCAAbasketballfloor,volleyballsetup,and1/10-milein-doorwalkingtrack.TheCenteralsohousestheCamasroom,whichincludesbothafullkitchenandadjacentroomforcommunitymeetings.TheFitnessCenterisattachedtotheJ.F.McDonaldHealthandActivityCenter.Thisresourcehasavarietyofexercisemachines;freeweightsandliftingequipment;fitnessvideos;andon-sitestaffavailabletoassiststudenthealthneeds.Clubs/OrganizationsStudentsareencouragedtojoinexistingclubsorcreateclubswhennewinterestsarise.Allclubsmusthavebylaws,whichaccuratelydescribetheorganization,governance,andoperationalpoliciesandprocedures.Eachnewacademicyearallclubsmustsubmitarenewalforminordertobeconsideredanactivecluboncampus.Formoreinformationconcerningjoininganexistingclubortobeginanapplicationpackettostartanewclub,contactJuanPerez(406)275-4978.ParticipationinSKCclubsandstudentorganizationsisopentoanySKCstudent.Clubsandstudentorganizationsmaynotdiscriminatebaseduponrace,religion,nationalorigin,sex,age,disabilityorsexualorientation.

Bison AthleticsSalishKootenaiCollege(SKC)currentlyofferscollegiatelevelbasketballandrodeoforbothmenandwomen.SKCcompetesasanindependentcollegewithbasketballgamesscheduledagainstmainstreamcollegesthroughoutMontana,Washington,Idaho,NorthandSouthDakota,andWyoming.Theteamsconsistofstudentswhohaveaninterestinplayingcompetitivebasketballpasthighschool.SKCRodeoisaffiliatedundertheNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociationandcompeteswithintheBigSkyRegion.Studentsmustbeabletocompeteatthecollegiatelevelandpurchasemembershipcardstoparticipate.Athleticscholarshipsarenotofferednorarethereactiverecruitmentofstudentathletes,butinterestedplayersareencouragedtotry-outatthebeginningofeachacademicyear.SKCemphasizesbotheducationandathleticsasameansofpreparingstudentathletesforworkandlifebeyondcollege.Prospectivestudentathleteswillfindtheclassesmotivating,thecampusenvironmentwelcoming,andthesurroundingareasociable.FormoreinformationabouttheteamsoreligibilityrulescontactJuanPerez,(406)275-4978.Student Senate OrganizationTheStudentSenateismadeupofelectedrepresentativesfromtheCollege’sstudentbody.ThepurposeoftheStudentSenateisto:

Ø Providedevelopmentofleadershipskills;Ø Actasliaisonbetweenstudents,facultyandstaff;Ø ActasliaisonbetweenstudentsandtheSKCBoardofDirectors;Ø ProvideaforumfordiscussionandinputforSKCstudents.

StudentOrganizationsandClubsSalishKootenaiCollegehasamultitudeofotherstudentorganizationsandclubsoncampus.


Organizationsandclubsinclude:AmericanIndianBusinessLeaders(AIBL)AmericanIndianScienceandEngineeringSociety(AISES)StudentNursingOrganization(SNO)SpiritofManyColors,Gay-StraightAllianceofSKCLightoftheNationSpiritoftheBisonForestryandNaturalResourcesClubNerdsandGeeksClub(NEEKS)Studentsmustbeingoodacademicstanding(minimum2.0GPA)toparticipateinathletics,studentgovernment,andcampussponsoredclubs.Food Service/Student UnionFoodServicesfuelsstudentsduringtheearlierpartofeachday.ThreeWolvesStudentUnionBuildingislocatednexttoD’ArcyMcNickleLibraryinthecenterofcampus.Breakfastandlunchareservedfivedaysaweekbetween7:30AMand2:30PM.Basedonspecificneeds,studentscansetupprepaidmealplans.SeetheFoodServiceManagerformoredetails.Thebuildingisalsoavailableformeetings,studysessions,socializing,andstudentevents.

StudentHousingSinglesdormitoriesandfamilyhousingunitsareavailabletostudentsandfamiliesbasedoneligibility.RequestanapplicationfromtheSKCStudentHousingDepartmentat275-4827oremailhousing@skc.edu.Seethecatalogformoreinformation.Thereareavarietyofotherprogramsoncampusdesignedtofostersuccessforstudentsontheiracademicjourney.Seethecatalogforadditionalinformation.

Stepping-StoneSix:UnderstandingStudentPoliciesStudentsarethefocalpointofSKC.Allservicesandprogramshavebeendevelopedwithstudentsuccessinmind.Asidefromalltheresourcesavailable,theCollegeprovideseachstudentwiththeabilitytoadvocateforhimself/herselfinmultipleways.Rights and ResponsibilitiesStudentshaverightsandresponsibilitiesestablishedtoensurefairnessandprotectionwhiletheyarestudentsatSKC.


Studentshavetherightto:1. Receiveaqualityeducation.2. Positivelygainfromcollegeexperiencesthroughacademicsandextra-curricularactivities.3. UseSKCfacilities.4. ParticipateinCollegegovernance.5. AccessacademicrecordsasprovidedbytheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.6. Requesttranscripts(providingallaccountshavebeensettled).7. Obtainagradereportintheeventthatanofficialtranscriptmaynotbesentduetofinancial

obligationtotheCollege.8. Beinformedofperformanceinadequaciesandresultingconsequences(acopywillbefiledinthe

student’spermanentrecord).9. Benotifiedofanychangesincourserequirements,tuition,orfees.10. Understandrightsanddisciplinaryprocedures.11. Accesstheuniformgrievanceprocedure.12. ExerciseindividualfreedomwithintheframeworkofCollegeregulations,goals,andphilosophy.13. Enjoylearningenvironmentsfreefrompsychologicalandphysicalharm.

WithRightsComeResponsibilities…

1. Studentsareexpectedto:2. AbidebythepoliciesandregulationsofSKC.3. Attendclassesregularly,informinstructorsofabsences,andfollowcourseattendancepolicies.4. Completeallcourserequirements.5. Fileanygrievancewithin14daysoftheoccurrence.6. Beactiveparticipantsintheeducationalprocessbyaskingquestions,seekingandusingresources,

andreadingandrespondingtocommunications.7. LearnaboutthecultureandhistoryoftheSalish,Kootenai,andPendd’Oreillepeople.8. BepositivecontributorstoSKCandtheFlatheadReservationcommunities.9. Embracethevalueofvolunteerismandservice.10. Approacheducationalopportunitieswithanopenmindandheartandapositiveattitude.11. Accepttheresponsibilitytotreatallcampusresourceswithrespect,honesty,andintegrity.

Code of ConductSKChasestablishedacodeofconduct,whichwillbefollowedbyeveryoneoncampus,whichmeansallstudentsandSKCpersonnel.SKCmaintainstherighttodisciplineanyonewhoviolatesthecodeofconducttoensuretheacademicandethicalintegrityoftheCollege.SKCexpectsstudents/employeestofollowthestandardsofscholarshipandconductandcampusfacilityandhousingregulations.Thefollowingformsofstudent/employeemisconductaresubjecttodisciplinaryaction:

v Allformsofdishonestyincludingcheating,plagiarism,knowinglyfurnishingfalseinformationtotheCollege,forgery,and/oralterationoruseofSKCdocumentsasinstrumentsofidentificationwithintenttodefraud.

v Disruptionorobstructionofteaching,research,disciplinaryproceedings,orotherSKCactivities.v Physical,verbal,orsexualharassment/abuseofanypersononcampusoratsponsoredevents.v TheftordamagetoSKCpropertyorthepropertyofanSKCcommunitymemberwhileoncampus.v FailuretocomplywithdirectionsofSKCofficialsactingintheperformanceoftheirduties.v ViolationofanypublishedSKCregulations,codesofconduct,orotherregulations.v Useofalcoholordrugsoncampus,orappearingoncampusundertheinfluenceasdemonstratedby

impairedinappropriateconduct.v Possessionofanyfirearms.


The Academic Honor Code(AHC)TheAHCestablisheslevelsofinfringementonacademichonorandconsequencesthereafter.SalishKootenaiCollegeupholdsintellectualstandardsandethicalvalues.Whenstudentsregister,theyexpecttheCollegetoeducateandtreatthemfairly. Inreturn,SKCexpectsstudentstodotheirbestandbehonest. Insigningtheirnamestoaclassschedule,studentspromisetostandwiththeCollegeandstandfortheprincipleofAcademicHonor.

SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE PLAGIARISM POLICY

Level **Definition / Examples Possible Consequences Procedures Mild • No awareness

• Misuse of sources • Genuine mistake / misunderstanding (e.g. poor use of citations or incorrect paraphrase) • Procrastination- in a hurry and forgetting to complete citations

• Rewrite assignment; otherwise, an incomplete or failure of course • Schedule one-on-one tutoring with Writing Center tutor and/or attend a plagiarism and or citation workshop to practice proper techniques depending on Instructor and Department Chair consensus.

• Mild incidences of plagiarism may be resolved between the class instructor and the student. • The instructor shall notify the Department Chair of the name of the student, the nature of the violation, the substance of the conversation between the instructor and the student, and the action taken. • The Department Chair of the student’s major shall also be notified and a copy of the incident placed in the student's file.

Moderate • Moderate awareness • Moderate amount—not quite word-for-word, but “patchwork” copying • Cutting and pasting segments from printed or Internet sources • Copying ideas or word-for-word segments from another student—1st offense • Procrastination—not having resources properly cited • Knowingly supplying work to another student —1st offense

• Rewrite assignment and receive a lower grade for class or failure of course (repeat if required course or substitute if elective) • Mandatory participation in plagiarism and citation workshops and/or tutoring from Writing Center tutor depending on Department Chair and Vice President for Academic Affairs consensus • Written explanation, by the student, reflecting on what led to the plagiarism and the steps necessary to avoid future plagiarism issues • Mentoring by a Writing Center tutor

• If the violation is of moderate seriousness, the instructor shall inform the student and refer the incident to the Department Chair for resolution. • The Department Chair shall notify the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the name of the student, the nature of the violation, the substance of the conversation between the Department Chair and the student, and the action taken. • The Department Chair of the student’s major shall also be notified and a copy of the incident placed in the student's file.

Severe • Full awareness • Large amount (pages) of word-for- word copying. • Copying ideas or word for word segments from another student— 2nd or 3rd offense • Copying entire work from another student • Purchasing work from the Internet or paying someone else to compose the work accordance with the SKC Student Handbook • Composing work for another student • Knowingly supplying work to another student

• Failure of class • Mentoring by a Writing Center tutor in addition to monitoring by a faculty member • Suspension/expulsion unless mitigating circumstances

• Severe violations shall be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for resolution. The Department Chair may include in the referral any relevant information including previous violations, the results of any conversations with the student, and any recommended consequences. • The Department Chair of the student’s major shall also be notified and a copy of the incident placed in the student's file.


Conduct/Grievance ProcedureItisexpectedthatifthenatureofthecomplaintisillegalorcriminal,itneedstobereportedtocampussecurityandConfederatedSalishandKootenaiLawEnforcementimmediately.Ifastudenthasviolatedthecodeofconduct,theprocesstofileagrievanceisasfollows:Step1:Thestudentmustmakeanattempttodiscussandresolvedifferenceswiththeperson(s)involvedinthecomplaint.Ifaresolutioncannotbereachedinformally,thestudentmaycontinuetostep2ofthegrievanceprocesswithin14calendardaysoftheincident.Step2:ThestudentmustdiscusstheincidentandattempttoresolvethegrievancewiththeguidanceoftheDepartmentChairwithin21daysoftheincident.IftheincidentinvolvedDepartmentChair,thestudentmaycontinuetostep3ofthegrievanceprocess.Step3:ThestudentmustsubmitaformalwrittengrievancelettertotheAcademicVicePresidentwithin30daysoftheincident. Steps to ResolutionStep1and2:InformalResolution–GiventhesizeandcultureoftheSKCcommunity,informalresolutionismostdesirable.Thisdoesnotmeanthatapersonwillnotbesanctionedasoutlinedinthiscode;rather,thewelfareofboththepersonviolatedandoftheSKCcommunitywillbeofhigherpriority.Step3:FormalResolution–Hearingproceduresforcasesthatrequirefurtheractionwillbefollowed.Allhearingswillbeprivateifrequestedbytheaccusedstudent. AnaccusedstudenthastherighttoberepresentedbyanSKCadvisorofhisorherownchoosing.Anypartytotheproceedingsmayrequesttheprivilegeofpresentingwitnessessubjecttocross-examinationbytheotherparties.Furthermore,productionofrecordsandotherexhibitsmayberequiredandarecordwillbekeptoftheproceedings.Inthecaseofprobationorsuspension,thestudentmayappearbeforetheAcademicVicePresidentorrequestthattheAcademicVicePresidentconveneacommitteeforthehearing.Apotentialrecommendationfortheimpositionofsanctionsisbaseduponevidenceinsupportofthecharges,andnotonthefailureoftheaccusedstudenttoanswerchargesorappearatthehearing.ApanelthatincludestheAcademicVicePresidentordesigneeandtwofaculty/staffmemberswillhearcasesagainstafaculty/staffperson. Theformatwillbethesameasforstudenthearings.Uponreceivingrecommendationsfromthepanel,thedecisionwillbemadebytheAcademicVicePresident.Thisdecisionisfinal.SanctionsFollowingahearing,anyoneormoreofthefollowingmaybeimposed:

1. Noaction–chargesaredismissed.2. Warning–awrittenororalreprimandforviolationofspecificregulations,including

thepossibilityofmoreseveredisciplinesanctionsintheeventofanotherviolationwithinastatedperiodoftime.

3. Disciplinaryprobation–exclusionfromparticipationinprivilegedactivitiesasspecifiedinwritingforaperiodoftimenottoexceedoneschoolyear.

4. Educative/counseling/creativeinterventions–setmeasurablespecificgoalsrelated


totheoffense.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedtocounseling,attendingrelatedworkshops,communityservice,orwrittenessay.

5. Restitution–reimbursementfordamagetoormisappropriationofproperty. ThismaytaketheformofappropriateserviceorothercompensationatthediscretionoftheAcademicVicePresidentandcouldalsoincludeawrittenorverbalapology.

6. Suspension–exclusionfromclasses,otherprivileges,oractivitiesasspecifiedinwritingforadefiniteperiodoftimenottoexceedtwoyears.

InterimRestrictionsTheAcademicVicePresidentordesigneemayimposeinterimsanctionsonastudentpendingahearingifthereisreasontobelievethatthestudent’sconductposesanimminentandsubstantialthreatofinjuryorinterferencewithpersonsorproperty.TheAcademicVicePresidentwillinformthestudentoftheinterimsanctionandrequestanexplanationfromthestudent. TheAcademicVicePresidentmayadjustthedecisionasneeded.Ahearingshallbeschedulednolaterthan10daysaftertheinterimsanctionsareimposed.Thestudentmayrequestadelay.Academic Policies and Procedures/GuidelinesAcademicpoliciesandprocedureshavebeenputinplacetoguideallpartieswithintheinstitution,includingthestudent,duringtheacademicjourney.Awarenessofacademicguidelineswillassistintheprotectionofallpartiesinvolved.Confidentiality of Student RecordsStudentinformationisprotectedatvariouslevels.Thefollowingdirectory-typeinformationmaybegiventoanyinquirerwithoutwrittenauthorizationfromthestudent:

ØØ name,ØØ programofstudy,ØØ numberofcreditscurrentlyenrolled,ØØ diplomasorcertificatesawarded,ØØ honors,andØØ dateofcompletion.

Requestsforthisinformationtoremainconfidentialmustbeinwriting. ContacttheRegistrar’sofficeformoreinformation.Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act*SeeAppendixAAcademic Credit Load GuidelinesPart-time:Astudentenrolledin11orfewercredithoursperquarter.Full-time:Astudentenrolledin12ormorecredithoursperquarter.

Ø Afull-timeloadisdefinedas12-18credits.Ø Theaveragenumberofcreditsperquarteris15.Ø Visitwithanadvisortodecideontheappropriatenumberofcreditstotake,whichwill

bebasedonthedegreeplanpublishedintheSKCCatalog.Ø Permissionisrequiredtotakemorethan18creditsperquarter.Ø Finally,theRegistrarmustapproveconcurrentenrollmentinanothercollege.

Credit HoursUnderstandingthecredithoursconceptisimperativeforstudentsuccess.Acreditisthe


unitusedtocomputetheapproximateamountofworkrequiredforeachcourseandgraduation.SKCoperatesonaquartersystem(usually10weekslong);onecreditisequivalentto10hoursofclassroominstructionand20hoursofworkoutsidetheclassroomperquarter.(Thisestimationmayvarydependingonthecourse.)Eachcourseisdesignatedanumberofcredithoursperquarter.A3-creditcoursemeansthataweek’sworthofclassmeetingstotals3hours,andthecoursewillmeetatotalof30hoursforthequarter.Generally,eachstudentisexpectedtocomplete2hoursofworkoutsidetheclassmeetingforeveryhourofclasstime.Therefore,astudentwillwork6hoursperweekoutsideofclasstimefora3-creditcourse(60hoursperquarter).Ifastudenttakes15creditsperquarter,he/shewillattend15hoursofclassmeetingsperweekandcomplete30hoursofworkoutsideoftheclassmeetingseachweek.Astudentwillcompleteatotalof45hoursofcourseworkperweek.*Hoursspentonhomeworkmaybedependentonstudentskilllevel.Course informationThereareavarietyofcoursetypesofferedatSKCtoaccommodatestudentneeds.Studentunderstandingofdifferingcoursetypesandpolicieswillprovideforamorepositivelearningexperience.Pre-requisite/co-requisiteCertaincoursesrequirepre-requisiteand/orco-requisitecourses.Apre-requisitecoursemeansthatsuccessfulcompletionofanothercourseisrequiredpriortotakingthecourse.Forinstance,EnglishCompositionI(ENGL101)mustbepassedwithaCorhigherpriortotakingEnglishCompositionII(ENGL202).Therefore,EnglishCompositionIisapre-requisitetoEnglishCompositionII.Aco-requisitecoursemeansthattwocoursesmustbetakentogetherduringthesamequarter.Forinstance,GeneralBiology(BIOS101)andGeneralBiologyLaboratory(BIOS102)coincide.Astudentcannottakeonewithouttheother.Course Types and PoliciesCoursesmaybetakenoncampus,online,orincombination.ClassroomCoursesthatmeetstrictlyface-to-faceoncampusforeveryclassmeetingarecodedPAintheSKCQuarterSchedule(usedforregistration).OnlineCoursesthatmeetstrictlyonlinearecodedDRinthecourseschedule.AllonlinecoursesarecompletedthroughtheMoodleplatformviatheInternet.Studentsneedtoestablishausername/passwordtouseMoodle.*Notrecommendedforfreshmanlevelstudents.HybridCoursesthatmeetpartofthetimeface-to-faceoncampusandpartofthetimeonlinearehybridcourses.Theclassmeetingtimespentoncampusisconductedatthediscretionoftheinstructor.ThesecourseshaveaHybcodeontheSKCQuarterSchedule.


Developmental Courses (DVSP)Attimes,astudentmayneedcoursestoassistinthedevelopmentofskillsinmath,English,andreadingpriortotakingacollege-levelcourseinthesamesubjectareas.DevelopmentalcourseenrollmentwillbedeterminedbytheplacementassessmentstakenaspartoftheSKCenrollmentprocess.AstudentmayopttotakeDVSPcoursesifhe/shefeelstheneedtobuildskillspriortotakingcollegelevelcourses.DVSPcoursesdonotcounttowarddegreecompletion.RequiredCoursesEachdegreeprogramhasestablishedalistofcourseandcreditrequirementsneededtoreceiveadegree.DegreeplanscanbefoundintheSKCCatalog.Visitwithanacademicadvisorformoreinformation.Elective CoursesAlldegreeprogramshaveelectivecourseoptions.Anelectiveisacourseofthestudent’schoosingthatwillfulfilladegreerequirement.ElectivechoicesarebasedonGeneralEducationlistoptionsasdesignatedbythedegreeprogram,whichcanbefoundintheSKCcatalog.Someelectivecourseshaveapass/nopassoption.Amaximumof9creditsofelectiveswillcounttowardanAssociateDegree.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytotrackcoursesforgraduation.Discussoptionswithanadvisor.*SeeFinancialAidsectionforelectiverequirementsandfinancialaid.Independent StudyIndependentstudycreditsaregrantedtostudentsforworkonanindividualbasisinaspecificareaofinterest. Seethecatalogandadvisorformoreinformation.ListenerAlistenerisastudentenrolledinacoursefornocredit.Alistenerisnotrequiredtotaketestsorwritepapers,butmayparticipateinclassatthediscretionoftheinstructor.Agradeof“L”isassigned.Thecostoflisteningisthesameasiftakenforcredit.Course ChallengeStudentsmaychallengeacourseforcredit.Onlycertaincoursesaredesignatedchallengeable.SeetheSKCCatalogformoreinformation.RepeatingCoursesforHigherGradesCoursesmayberepeatedatfullcosttothestudent(uptothreetimesforfinancialaidcoverage).Thebettergradewillbeusedtoevaluatethetranscriptforgraduation;however,allattemptsarerecordedonthetranscript.Course CancellationsTheAcademicVicePresidentreservestherighttocancelanycourseforwhichthereisnotsufficientstudentenrollment.Wait Time for FacultyItistheexpectationthatfacultywillbeontimeforclasses;however,inrareinstancesafaultymembermaybedetainedwithastudentissue.Inthiscase,studentsarerequiredtowait15minutesforalatefacultymember;after15minutes,studentsmayleave.Changing Degree ProgramsPeriodically,astudentmaydecidetoadjusthis/heracademicpathandchooseanother


degreeprogram.Astudentmaychangehis/herdegreeatthebeginningofanyquarterbycompletingtheDeclarationofMajorFormandreturningittotheRegistrar’sOffice.Visitwiththecurrentadvisorwhenconsideringadegreechange.CourseAttendanceAttendanceatclassmeetingsisanimportantpartofstudentsuccess.Regularattendancemaybearequirementofinstructorsandmayaffectastudent’sgrades.Consultcoursesyllabiforrequirements.Attendingclassmeetingsisastudentresponsibility,whichwillprovideaccesstoneededcontentrelatedtocourseobjectives.Studentsthatmissthefirstdayofclassmaybeaskedtodropthecourseimmediately.SeeDrop/Addsectionformoreinformation.Drop/AddCoursesStudentshavetheoptiontoDrop/Addcoursesduringthequarter.StudentswhowishtodroporaddacoursecanobtaintheDrop/AddFormfromtheRegistrar’soffice.Afterthedesignatedlastdaytoadddate,onlyclassesofferedatmid-quarterareavailable.TheCollegerecommendsstudentsavoiddroppingcoursesafterthefirstweekofthequarterduetofinancialaidandstudentrecordissues.Duetocoursewaitinglists,studentsthatdonotattendthefirstclassmeetingmaybeaskedtowithdrawfromthecourse.Underspecialcircumstances,theAcademicVicePresidenthastheauthoritytowithdrawstudentsifunabletodosothemselves.IntheabsenceoftheVicePresident,theDeanofStudentshasauthoritytowithdrawstudents. AnystudentswhocannotphysicallywithdrawfromclassesmustcontacttheRetentionOfficetomakearrangementsforwithdrawalbeforethedeadline.TotalWithdrawIntheeventofatotalwithdrawal,contacttheRegistrarforassistance.

Transfer StudentsAttimes,studentsdecidetotransferintoSKCorintoanotherinstitutionfromSKC.Eitherchoicerequirespreparationandplanningahead.

Ø TransferintoSKC:StudentsthattransferintoSKCmustcompletethetransferprocess.Atransferevaluationwillbecompletedfortransferstudents.Eligiblecoursesmustbefromaregionallyaccreditedinstitution.

Ø Onlycourseswithanearnedgradeof“C”orabovecanbetransferred.Ø Transfercoursesarenotincludedinthegradepointaverage.Ø Aminimumof15creditsofacertificate,30creditsofanassociate’saegree,or60

creditsofabachelor’sdegreemustbeearnedatSKCpriortograduation.Ø Aswithanyotherinstitutionofhighereducation,SKCreservestherightto

determineeligiblecoursesfortransferintotheCollege.Transfer out of SKCForstudentsthattransferfromSKCintoanotherinstitution,planningandpreparationarerequired.Studentswillbeexpectedtomeetthecurrentprogramrequirementsofthatinstitution. Regardlessofthenumberofcreditsearned,thereceivinginstitutiondeterminestheamountoftransferablecreditsaccepted. Astudentthatplanstotransfershouldfollowthesesteps:

Ø Obtainacurrenttransferinstitutioncatalog;studytheentranceanddegreeplan


requirements.Ø Conferwithacounselor,thecareercenter,studentsupportservices,theEOC(Equal

OpportunityCounselor)advisor,orfacultyadvisoratSKCaboutfulfillingtransferrequirements.

Ø ConsultthearticulationagreementbetweenSKCandtheinstitution. Thisagreementwillillustratewhichcoursestransferforspecificcredit.

Ø Contacttheinstitution’sadmissionsofficerforfurthercurriculumandtransferinformation.

Ø Priortotransfer,checktobecertainallrequirementswillbemettotheinstitution’ssatisfaction.

Ø Itisoftenadvisabletomeetwithanadvisorfromtheinstitutiontofinalizethetransferprocess.Keepallpaperwork,SKCcoursesyllabi,andcorrespondenceforrecords.

Quarter Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA)GPAisbasedonapointsystemwhereeachletterisassignedapointvalue. Gradesarerecordedattheendofeachquarter.ThequarterGPAiscalculatedbasedongradepointsearnedpercoursedividedbythetotalcoursecreditsattempted.

Points earned per credit: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0

Example Student Transcript

Course Credit Hours

Grade Grade Points

Biology

Biology Lab

English 101

Mathematics

4 1 3 5

A

B

C

F

16 3 6 0

13 Total Credit Hours Attempted 25 Total Grade Points Tocalculategradepointaverage(GPA),dividetotalgradepointsearnedbytotalcredithoursattempted.

Total Grade Points Earned Total Credit Hours Attempted

divided by

25 13

= 1.92 GPA

Cumulative GPAThecumulativeGPAreflectsastudent’soverallacademicstanding.Thegradepointiscalculatedbymultiplyingthetotalcreditsattemptedbythetotalgradepointsearned.Thatnumberisthendividedbythetotalcreditscompleted.Academic ProgressStudentsmustmeetallcourserequirementstoreceiveagradeandcredit.Allcourses


arerecordedonthestudent’sofficialtranscript.HonorRollTheRegistrarmaintainsanhonorrollforfull-timestudentswhoattaina3.0GPA.Studentsachievinga4.0GPAearnhighhonorrollstatus.EachquarterthehonorrollispostedinEnrollmentServices.Disclaimer:SalishKootenaiCollegeEnrollmentServicesDepartmentmakeseveryefforttoensurethatanyandallinformationprintedordistributediscorrectatthetimeofpublication.However,itacceptsnoresponsibilityformisspellings,misinformationand/oromissionofnamesandwillnotreissueupdates.Quarter Grade ReportsToreceivegradereports,thefollowingthreeoptionsareavailable:

1. AccessJICSaccounttoviewandprintgradereport2. PickupatthefrontdeskofEnrollmentServices3. Provideaself-addressedstampedenvelopeformailing,asgradereportsarenot

automaticallymailed.Grade AppealIfastudentthinksanassignedfinalcoursegradeisinaccurate,anappealmaybefiled.Theappealprocedureisasfollows:

ü Deliveragradechallengeformtotheinstructorwithin30daysfromthedategradesareissuedbytheRegistrar’sOffice. Onlyinthecaseofspecialcircumstancesmaythe30-daytimelimitbeappealedtotheAcademicVicePresident.

ü TheinstructorhasfourbusinessdaystodeterminewhetherthegradewillbechangedandsubmittheappealtotheAcademicVicePresident.

ü Withinfourbusinessdays,theAcademicVicePresidentwilldecidewhethertoproceedwithahearing. Inthecaseofahearing,thedecisionofacommitteewhosemembersincludetheAcademicVicePresident,departmenthead,thestudent,courseinstructor,oneadditionalstudent,twofacultymembers,andonestaffmemberisfinal.

ü Allhearingswillbeheldwithinfivebusinessdaysandbeprivate,ifformallyrequestedinwritingbythestudent.

Failing/ProbationFailingacourseresultsinnocreditearnedandapermanentgradeofFrecordedonthetranscript.AGPAthatfallsbelow2.0resultsinacademicprobation,andtwoquartersofprobationwillresultinsuspension. FailingorwithdrawingfromcoursesalsonegativelyaffectsfinancialaidandGPA.AsktheRegistrar,retentioncounselor,financialaidpersonnel,oranycounselorforhelp.Sequence of academic warning, probation, and suspensionWhileSKCisdedicatedtohelpingeverystudentadvance,sometimessituationsorpersonalissuesarisethatjeopardizeastudent’sabilitytosucceedinthecollegeenvironment. Lackofacademicprogresswillpromptseriousconsequences.Thesequenceisasfollows:

1.Warning:GPAbelow2.02.Probation:failuretoimprove3.Suspension:maynotre-enroll4.Reinstatement:returnofprobationarystatus

*Academic sequencediffersfromfinancialaidprocesses. Seefinancialaidsectionforinformation.


AcademicWarningAttheendofanyquarter,degree-seekingstudentswithacurrentand/orcumulativeGPAthatfallsbelow2.0willreceiveanacademicwarningnotice.Thepurposeofacademicwarningistoservenoticetostudentsthatthequalityofworkisbelowaverageandunacceptable.ThestudenthasonequartertoraisetheGPAto2.0orhigher.FailuretoincreasetheGPAwillresultinacademicprobation.Studentswhoreceiveanacademicwarningarerequiredtocontacttheiradvisorforfurtherassistance.StudentswillnotbeallowedtoparticipateinathleticsorclubsiftheirGPAfallsbelowa2.0.Academic ProbationThepurposeofacademicprobationistoissuestudentsafinalwarningthatfailuretoimproveacademicallywillresultinacademicsuspension. Attheendofanyquarter,degree-seekingstudentswhowereplacedonacademicwarningduringtheirlastquarterofattendance,andholdacumulativeGPAbelow2.0willbeplacedonacademicprobation.Studentsthatearnaminimum2.0GPAforthequarterwithoutraisingthecumulativeGPAtoa2.0willremainonacademicwarning. Contacttheadvisorpriortoregisteringforthenextquarterforanyadditionalacademicassistance.Academic SuspensionInmostcases,academicsuspensionpreventsstudentsfromre-enrolling.StudentsmaypetitiontheOfficeoftheAcademicVicePresidentforreinstatement.Studentsearningaminimum2.0GPAforthequarterwithoutraisingthecumulativeGPAto2.0remainonacademicprobation.Duringsuspension,studentsarenoteligibleforfinancialaid,scholarships,work-study,orextra-curricularactivities.ReinstatementTobereinstated,studentsmustreceiveapprovalfromtheAcademicVicePresidentandinformtheRegistraroftheirintenttoreturn. Allstudentsreinstatedaftersuspensionareplacedonacademicprobationandmustmeettherequirementstoavoidadditionalsuspension.

Stepping-StoneSeven:NavigatingFinancialAidFinancial Aid Guidelines/Policies and ProceduresThemajorityofstudentsoncampuswillneedsomeleveloffinancialaidsupport.SKCdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,ethnicity,nationalorigin,gender,ageordisabilityinadmissionoraccesstofinancialaidorscholarships.However,somegrants,scholarshipsand/orfundingsource(s)mayhavespecificeligibilityrestrictionsthatarespecifiedbythefunder.Unlessotherwisespecified,allfinancialaidoptions(grants,scholarships)areopentoallstudents.OverviewFinancialAidisfinancialassistanceprovidedtoeligiblestudentsthroughtheOfficeofStudentFinancialAidintheformofgrants,loans,part-timework,andscholarships.FinancialAidisroutedthroughfederal,stateandlocalagencies,andotherprograms.These


mayincludeFederalPellGrants,FederalDirectLoans,FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrants(FSEOG),FederalWork-StudyProgram(FWS),andscholarshipsandassistanceprograms.ADepartmentofEducationformula,ananalysisofthefamily’sfinancialinformationanddemonstratedneeddetermineaideligibility.Additionally,studentsmustseekadegreeorcertificateinordertoobtainfinancialaid.Informationcanbeaccessedatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.CostofAttendanceThebudgetitemsusedtodetermineaideligibilitycouldincludetuitionandfees,transportation,personalexpenses,childcare,booksandsupplies,andallowancesforroomandboard.InformationpertainingtothecostofattendanceispublishedyearlyandisavailableintheEnrollmentServicesDepartment.TheCollegereservestherighttoadjustcostsasneededduringthetermofeachcatalog.Furthermore,allchargesaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Tuition,fees,andbookcostsmustbepaidatthetimeofregistrationunlesspriorspecialarrangementsaremadewiththeBusinessOffice.DeterminationofFinancialNeedItisabasicpremiseoffinancialaidprogramsthattheprimaryresponsibilityformeetingeducationalcostslieswiththefamily.Financialaidprogramsshouldbeexpectedtoassistonlywhenthefamilyisunabletomeetthefullcostofeducation.Astudent’sfinancialneedwillbedeterminedbyananalysisofhis/herparents’incomes;his/herpersonalincome,andotherincomesourcessuchasVeteran’sbenefits,SocialSecurity,educationalbenefits,privatescholarships,etc.Itisexpectedthatastudentwillworkduringsummermonthstohelpcoverthecostofeducationalexpenses.Thenumberandamountoffinancialaidawardsaresubjecttotheavailabilityofinstitutional,federal,andstateaidfunds.Additionally,thestudent’sstatus,establishedfinancialneed,anddesiredaidwillhelpdeterminethetypeandamountofaidreceived.EligibilityChangesinEnrollmentStatusFinancialaidwillbeawardedbasedonthestudent’sFAFSAapplication.Enrollmentverificationwillbecompletedandfinancialaidawardswillbeadjustedbasedonthestudent’scurrentregistrationatthatpointintime.Anychangestoenrollmentafterthelastdaytoadddatewillnotaffectthevalueofthestudent’sawardpackage,unlessastudent“withdraws”fromacoursethathasnotstarted.*Astudentthatwithdrawsfromclassesafterthelastdaytoadddateshouldreviewthe“Eligibility”sectionorrequestacopyoftheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressRequirements(SAP)fromthefinancialaidofficetoensuretheyaremaintainingtherequiredacademicstandards.FinancialAidRefundsIfastudentreceivesmorefinancialaidthanhis/herdirectinstitutionalcosts,he/shewillreceivearefundcheckfromtheschool.Thesechecksareissuedonregistrationday,onlyifthestudent’sFinancialAidfileiscompleteandthestudentpre-registeredforthecurrentterm.Otherwise,refundsaredisbursedasthestudentcompletestheFinancialAidfile.FederalPellwillnotbedisbursedafterthelastdayofclassesforthecurrentschoolyear.


AidandCancelledClassesThemajorityofcancelledclassesarecancelledbeforeclassesbeginorduringthefirstweekofschool.Ifanaddedcourseisnotprocessedbytheendofthelastdaytoadddate,thestudent’sgrantawardwillbedecreased.CourseworkThatDoesNotCountforFinancialAidStatusBeforeastudentoptstopayforanyofthefollowingoptions,itisimperativethathe/sheunderstandstheconsequences.TakingaclassasaListenerdoesnotcounttowardthenumberofcreditsastudentneedstocompleteinaquartertomeetSatisfactoryAcademicProgressrequirements.Inorderforaclasstocountforfinancialaidpurposes,itmustbenumbered100orabovewiththeexceptionofadvisorapprovedremedialcoursesinEnglish,reading,andmath.Types of Aid AvailableFederal Pell Grant ProgramDesignedtoprovidefinancialaidtoundergraduatestudentswhohavenotcompletedtheirfirstbaccalaureatecourseofstudy. Tobeeligible,astudentmustbeaU.S.citizen(orbeaneligiblenon-citizen),requirefinancialassistancetocontinuehis/hereducation,andmakesatisfactoryprogressinacourseofstudy(notethathighschoolacademicperformancehasnobearingonfinancialeligibility).The U.S. Department of EducationTheDepartmentdeterminesfinancialneedthroughaformulaappliedconsistentlytoallapplicants.Thegrantamountalsodependsupontheavailabilityoffundsandcannotexceedmorethan$5550perstudent.Theawardistobeusedsolelyforeducationalexpenses,suchastuitionandfees,roomandboard,and/orbooksandsupplies.Tobeeligibleforotherinstitutionalaid,astudentmustapplyforaFederalPellGrant.Additionally,studentsarerequiredtoworkandsavemoneytoassisttheminpayingforschoolbecausePell-baseddollarsmaynotcover100%ofstudentexpenses.Federal Direct Loan ProgramFederalDirectLoansarelong-termloansfinancedbytheDepartmentofEducationtohelpmeeteducationalcosts.TheseloansareavailabletostudentswhoarecitizensorpermanentresidentsoftheUnitedStates,enrolledatleasthalftime,ingoodacademicstanding,andshowanunmetneed.TheSKCFinancialAidOfficeprocessestheapplicationsandsubmitsthemtotheDepartmentofEducation.Oncethefinancialaidapplicationfileiscomplete,allowfourtosixweeksforprocessing;therefore,applicationsshouldbesubmittedtotheFinancialAidOfficeasearlyaspossible.Applicationsforthisloanareavailableonlyatpre-loanapplicationcounselingsessionsconductedbytheloanofficeroraStudentAssistanceFoundation(SAF)representative.Allstudentsarerequiredtoattendpre-loancounselingsessionspriortoreceivingloanproceeds(availablethroughSKC).ApprovedFederalDirectLoansaredisbursedinportionsapplicabletothenumberofquartersenrolled,withaminimumoftwodisbursements.Allloansmustbepaidbackinfullwhetherornotastudentfinisheshisorhereducationorissatisfiedwiththateducation.FederalDirectLoanscounttowardmeetingfinancialneed.


Campus-Based Aid Programsv FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG):TheFSEOGprogram

supportsundergraduatestudentswhohavenotcompletedtheirfirstundergraduatebaccalaureatecourseofstudyandwhohaveexceptionalfinancialneed. AllFSEOGrecipientsmustmeetthegeneralstudenteligibilityrequirements. PriorityforFSEOGawardsisgiventostudentswhomeettheU.S.DepartmentofEducationguidelinesandsubmittheapplicationbyMarch31.

v FederalWorkStudyProgram(FWSP):TheFederalWorkStudyProgramisaTitleIVprogram,whichprovidesemploymenttohelpmeeteducationalcostsforundergraduatestudents.Tobeeligible,astudentmustshowneed,beenrolled,andmakesatisfactoryacademicprogresswhileemployed. Wheneverpossible,theFWSPplacesstudentsinjobsrelatedtotheirareaofstudy.Hourlypayratescomplywithminimumwagelaws,andvarywiththetypeofworkandthestudent’sexperienceandcapabilities. Employmentisnotlimitedtooncampuslocations.

v TheCareerCentermanagesapplications,whichmustbereturnedbythebeginningofthequarterorearlier.Studentsareexpectedtoperformtheirworkassignmentsinaresponsibleandmaturemannerorbesubsequentlyremovedfromtheprogram.

v TheFinancialAidOfficereservestherighttomodifytheconditionsoftheFederalWorkStudyProgramatanytime.Forexample,itcouldreducethemaximumhoursofworkperweekorcompletelyterminatetheFederalWorkStudyProgrampriortotheinitiallyscheduledterminationdate(basedonavailabilityoffunds).

FederalWorkStudyProgram(FWSP)EmployeeResponsibilities:

o Remainonthejobforthedurationoftheperiodcertified.o Notifytheemployerwhenillnessorotherunforeseencircumstancesprevent

attendanceatwork.o Provideadequatenoticetotheemployer,CareerCenter,andFinancialo AidOfficewhenterminatingemployment.o NotifytheFinancialAidOfficeofanyadditionalincomesources(e.g.

scholarships),whichmightaffecteligibility(seeFederalWorkStudyaward).o Signandabidebyaconfidentialityform.

Other Financial OpportunitiesSKC Scholarships/GrantsSKCscholarshipsandgrantsareconsideredonanindividualbasis.Anapplicationisrequiredandwillbeevaluatedaccordingtoacombinationofacademicmeritandfinancialneed. Scholarshipsandgrantsinclude: InstitutionalNeedGrant,InstitutionalNeedScholarship,HighSchoolGraduateScholarship,NativeAmericanStudiesScholarship,FirstGeneration/DescendentScholarship,SeniorCitizenFeeWaiver,andHonorableDischargedVeteranGrant.TheAmericanIndianCollegeFund,SalishKootenaiCollegeFoundation,andSKCEmployeessponsorfunding.Formoreinformation,contacttheCareerCenter.Veterans Educational Assistance ProgramsStudentsmaybeeligibletoreceivebenefitsundertheVeteransEducationalAssistancePrograms(VEAP). Applicationsforveteran’seducationalbenefitsshouldbeinitiatedwiththeRegistrar’sOffice. BepreparedtoprovidecertifiedcopiesofFormDD-214,marriageandchildren’sbirthcertificates,andotherpersonalhistoryinformation. SKCalsoofferstuitiongrantstoallhonorablydischargedAmericanVeteranswhoarenolongereligiblefor


federalbenefits.ContactCareerServicesforfurtherinformation.Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Scholarships and Higher EducationScholarshipsareavailabletoenrolledtribalmembersoftheConfederatedSalishandKootenaiTribes(CSKT).CSKTscholarshipfundingissupplementaltootherformsofcampus-basedfinancialaid.Applicationswillbeavailablemid-Januaryandannouncedthroughthemedia.StudentsinterestedinapplyingneedtocontacttheCSKTTribalEducationOffice,406-675-2700.StudentsfromothertribesshouldcheckwiththeirHigherEducationDepartmentstogetallnecessaryinformation.State Vocational and Rehabilitation ServicesCertaindisabledorhandicappedpersonsmayqualifyforeducationalassistancethroughtheMontanaDepartmentofSocialandRehabilitationServices.ContactCareerServicesforfurtherinformation.Tribal Vocational and Rehabilitation ServicesVocationalRehabilitationassistancemaybeavailabletomembersoftheConfederatedSalishandKootenaiTribes.ContacttheDepartmentofHumanResourcesDevelopmentthroughtheConfederatedSalishandKootenaiTribalOffices:675-2700.RequestingRecommendationLettersAstudentrequestingarecommendationlettershould:

Formallycontactthepersonfromwhichtheletterisbeingrequested,givingampletimetocompletethedocument.Provideaminimumoftwoweeks’notice.

Provideinformationpertainingtotheaidtypeandanysubmissionrequirements,includingaduedateandcontactinformation.

Followupwithareminderaminimumofoneweekpriortotheduedateforanyfinalneededinformation.

Formallythanktheindividualprovidingtherecommendation.Financial Aid RequirementsAllawardsfromfinancialaidprogramsfundedbyFederalorStateGovernmentareadministeredincompliancewiththelawsandregulationsgoverningtheprograms.StudentResponsibilitiestoContinueEligibilitySatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)Tobeeligibletoreceivefederalstudentaid,astudentmustmaintainSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)inhis/herprogramofstudy.SAPrepresentsminimalstandardsofcompletionforfinancialaideligibility.

Inordertoreceivefinancialaid,astudentmustbeenrolledinaneligibleprogramofstudythatleadstoaCertificate,Associate’s,oraBachelor’sDegree.Inaddition,astudentmustadheretothemaximumlengthoftimeforwhichtheymayreceivefinancialaid,maintaintheminimumgradepointaverage(GPA),andcompletethenumberofcreditsrequiredtomeettheminimumpaceofprogressioneachyear.

ToreceivefinancialaidthroughSalishKootenaiCollegeFinancialAidOffice,astudentmustmaintainBOTHthequantitativeandqualitativerequirements.SatisfactoryAcademicProgressevaluationwillbedoneANNUALLYafterspringterm.ThesatisfactoryacademicprogresspolicyfortheFederalPELLGrant,FederalDirectLoan,FederalWorkStudy,FSEOG


isasfollows.Manyscholarshipsfollowtheseguidelinesaswell,butcheckwiththefunderasspecificscholarshipsmayhavedifferentrulesregardingquantitativeandqualitativerequirementssomefundingsourcesmayhavetheirownSatisfactoryAcademicProgressrequirements.

QuantitativeRequirementAstudentmustcomplete67%minimumofthecumulativeattemptedcreditsattheendoftheacademicyear.PaceofProgressionAstudentmustcompleteaminimumnumberofcreditsperquartertosuccessfullymeetthecumulative67%progressionrate.Usethefollowingformulatocalculatethecumulativerateofprogression:Cumulativehourscompleted/cumulativehoursattempted=paceofprogression(withrequiredGPA)

Example:Attendanceof3consecutiveterms(3quarters:Fall,Winter,Spring)Quarter1 TermPace CumulativePace9hrscompleted/12hrsattempted=75% 9/12=75%

Quarter2 TermPace CumulativePace6hrscompleted/12hrsattempted=50% 15/24=62.5%

Quarter3 TermPace CumulativePace12hrscompleted/12hrsattempted=100% 27/36=75%

Total:27/36=75%with2.0GPA

______________________________________________________________________________Example:Attendanceof2consecutiveterms(2quarters:Winter,Spring)Quarter1 TermPace CumulativePace9hrscompleted/12hrsattempted=75% 9/12=75%

Quarter2 TermPace CumulativePace8hrscompleted/12hrsattempted=67% 17/24=70%

Total17/24=70%with2.0GPA

______________________________________________________________________________Example:Attendanceof1term(Spring)Quarter1 TermPace CumulativePace8hrscomplete/12hrsattempted =67% 8/12=67%

Total8/12=67%with2.0GPA

*PleaseNotethatSalishKootenaiCollegedoesNOThaveasummerterm.Acceptedcreditsfrompreviouscollegeswillcounttowardpaceofprogression.Forthepurposeofdeterminingsatisfactoryprogressthefollowinggradeswillcounttowards


determiningthenumberofcreditsattempted: “F” “I”(incomplete) “W”(withdrawaloraudit) “D’s”forthetermIncompleteGradeAnIncompleteGradewillcountasan“F”whencalculatingthequantitativemeasureuntilthegradechangeiscompletedwiththeRegistrarandchangedonthetranscript.ThegradechangewillthenbeusedintheSAPqualitativeevaluation.Astudentmayreceivefinancialaiduptothreetimesforrepeatingacourserequiredforhis/hermajor,butonlyafterthestudenthasfailedthecoursewithanForreceivedaD.Repeatedcoursemustbeidenticalandwillcounttowardthe150%requirement.Astudentmayreceivefinancialaidforrepeatinganelectivecourseuptotwotimes,whichwillcounttowardthe150%requirement.Astudentmayincludedevelopmentalstudycoursesaspartoftheminimumcreditload.However,theywillnotcounttowardgraduationrequirements.Suchcoursesarenottoexceedatotalof36credits.Creditswillnotcounttowardthe150%requirement,butwillbecalculatedintothecompletionrateandbeincludedinthequalitativerequirement(seebelow).Repeatedcourseswillcountwhencalculatingpaceofprogression.QualitativeRequirementAstudentmustmaintainaSKCcumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA)of2.0AstudentisrequiredtomeetBOTHthequantitativeandqualitativestandardsattheendoftheacademicyearorhe/shewillbeplacedonFinancialAidSuspensionattheendofspringterm.Recipientsoffinancialaidmustcomplete67%oftheattemptedcreditstowardhis/herdegreeandmaintainacumulative2.0GPA.*AstudentthatdoesnotmeetBOTHrequirementswillnotbeeligibletoreceive(Pell,DirectLoans,FESOG,WorkStudy,SKCScholarships,Statefundingandanyotherscholarshipawarded).

*Studentswillnotbereinstateduntiltheyhavecompletedonequarter(atleast8credits)satisfactorilywithoutfederalaid.

AppealProcess

Astudentwithspecialmitigatingcircumstancescontributingtohis/hersuspensionmaybeabletoappealforreinstatementprovidedhe/shecouldproperlydocumentthecircumstance.Astudentwillonlyreceiveareinstatementonceinhis/hercareeratSKC,anditwillonlybeappliedtoonequarter.Thestudentwillthenbeplacedonaprobationarystatusiftheappealisapproved.Afteronequarter,thestudentwillbere-evaluatedforgoodstanding.

Mitigatingcircumstancesinclude,butarenotlimitedtoinjuryorillness,deathofarelative(spouse,child,siblingandparent)orinacaseofunduehardship.


Theappealapplicationprocessincludesthefollowing:

1. SubmitanappealapplicationtotheFinancialAidDirector.2. Writealetterclearlydescribingthemitigatingcircumstances,citingreasonswhy

thestudentfailedtomakesatisfactoryprogress,andwhathaschangedinthesituationthatwillallowthestudenttomakesatisfactoryprogressatthenextevaluation.

3. Submitallsupportingdocumentstosupportappeal.4. Submitasignedgraduationplanforthemajorfromadvisor.

TheFinancialAidCommitteereviewstheappeal,andthestudentwillbenotifiedoftheresultsbyemailorface-to-facecommunication.Iftheappealisdenied,thestudentmustcompleteonequarteronyourown.Astudentthatsuccessfullycompletesaquarterofatleast8creditswitha2.0GPAfortheterm,andreturnstogoodsatisfactoryacademicprogressstandingwillbeautomaticallyreinstated.

ProbationaryStatus1. Astudentmaybeplacedonfinancialaidprobationiftheappealhasbeenapproved.Whileonfinancialaidprobation,astudentwillcontinuetoreceivefinancialaid,butthefinancialaidpaymentwillnotbereleasedforthenextquarteruntilaftergradesandpaceofprogressionforthecurrentquarterhavebeenevaluated.2. Onceastudentisplacedonfinancialaidprobation,he/shemustsuccessfullycompleteallhoursenrolledandmustbeinthedeclaredmajorwithatermGPAof2.0orbetter.Astudentonprobationarystatuswhodoesnotmeettherequirementsimmediatelylosesfinancialaideligibilityuntilhe/shecompletesonequarterof8creditswitha2.0GPAwithoutfederalaid.

MaintainingEligibilityIfastudentfallsbelowthesatisfactoryacademicprogress(SAP)requirementsandanyofthefollowingoccur,thestudentmustnotifythefinancialaidofficeaccordingtotheguidelines:

ü Gradechangesü Completingaquarterwithoutfinancialaidü AcceptanceofAppeal

MaximumTimeFrameAstudentmayreceiveaidforamaximumof150%ofthepublishedlengthofthecurrenteducationalprogram.Forexample:CertificateofCompletion–45credits(45x150%=67)Associatedegree(s)–90credits(90x150%=135)Bachelordegree(s)–180credits(180x150%=270)AllattemptedSKCcredithours,includingperiodswithoutTitleIVassistanceandwithdraws,willbecountedwhencalculatingastudent’smaximumtimeframe.**Pleasenotethatasof07/01/2012theDepartmentofEducationhasimposedan18quarterand/or6yearlimit,measuredbyapercentageofScheduledAwardsdisbursed(600%),forreceivingPELLFunds.Thisisun-appealableandisafederaldirectiveapplicabletoallpastandpresentPELLrecipients.Allacceptedtransfercredithourstowardadegreewillbecountedtodeterminefinancialaideligibility.Transferstudentswillneedtosubmitallpreviousacademictranscriptstothe


AdmissionOfficeandhavethemevaluatedfortransferability.*PleaseseecatalogforTransferofCredittoSKCpolicy.

ChangingMajors Astudentthatchangesmajorsduringtheacademicyeararestronglyencouragednottowithdrawfromanyclasses,ashe/shestillmustsuccessfullycompleteaminimum67%ofthehoursattemptedatSalishKootenaiCollege,includingallhoursacceptedintransfer.AstudentthatchangesdegreeprogramsisatriskofexceedingtheMaximumAllowableTotalAttemptedHoursbeforeobtainingadegree.Astudentchangingmajorsshoulddosoearlyinhis/heracademiccareersoasnottojeopardizefutureeligibilityforfinancialaidatSalishKootenaiCollege.ChangingmajorsisnotajustificationforfailingtomaintainSAP.

ReturnToTitleIV ThispolicyappliestostudentswhowithdraweitherofficialorunofficiallyorwhoaredismissedfromenrollmentatSalishKootenaiCollege.TheReturnofTitleIV(R2T4)FundsprocessisseparateanddistinctfromtheRefundPolicy.ThecalculatedR2T4fundsearnedbytheschoolandstudentaredeterminedbythefollowingdefinitionsandprocedures.

SalishKootenaiCollegehas45daysfromthedatetheinstitutiondeterminesthestudentwithdrewtoreturnallunearnedfundsfromwhichitisresponsibleandwillnotifythestudentbywrittennoticeifhe/sheowesarepayment.IfSalishKootenaiCollegedeterminesthereshouldbeapostwithdrawaldisbursement,theschoolwillnotifythestudenttheyhave14calendardaystoacceptthepayment.IfSalishKootenaiCollegedoesnotreceivearesponse,theschoolwilladjustCODtoreflecttheactualPellGrantawardreceivedbythestudent.

SalishKootenaiCollegemustdeterminewhenastudentofficiallyorunofficiallywithdrawsfromtheinstitution.SalishKootenaiCollegeisnotrequiredtotakeclassattendance.

OfficialWithdrawalProcedure ToofficiallywithdrawfromSalishKootenaiCollege,thestudentinitiatesthewithdrawalprocessby:

1. ObtainastudentDrop/AddformfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.2. Completetheformwithidentifyinginformationincludingidentificationoffull

withdrawal3. Taketheformtotheclassinstructorsforasignatures4. ReturntheformtotheRegistrar’sOfficeforfinalprocessing5. Studentisofficiallywithdrawnasdeterminedbystudentsignatureandeffectivedate

studentinitiatesthewithdrawalprocessThisprocesswillensureallclassesareofficiallydroppedandifapplicablefinancialaidofficecompletestheReturntoTitleIVprocess.

UnofficialWithdrawal IfstudentsleavestheschoolanddoesnotcompletethestudentDrop/Addform,itisconsideredanunofficialwithdrawal.ThelastdayofattendanceisdeterminedbythelastacademicallyrelatedactivityandwillbeusedasthewithdrawaldateusedintheR2T4Calculation.

Astudentwhowithdrawsinthefirstweekofthequarterwithoutattendingclasseswillreceivea100%refund,lesstheregistrationfee.AstudentreceivingTitleIVfundswillnot


receiverefundsuntilfundsrepresentingTitleIVawardshavebeenappliedbacktotherespectiveaccounts.Refundswillbemadeinthefollowingorder:

1. FederalDirectUnsubLoan2. FederalDirectSubLoan3. FederalPellGrant4. FederalSEOG5. OtherTitleIVprogram6. Tothestudent

Astudentreceivingfinancialaidassistancegreaterthantheamountofinstitutionalchargesandwithdrawalspriortocompletingmorethan60%ofthequarterwillmostlikelybesubjectedtorefundsomeofthosefunds.Indeterminingtheamountthatastudentwillhavetoreturn,theFinancialAidDirectorwilluseexistingsoftwarefromtheDepartmentofEducationtorunthecalculation.SalishKootenaiCollegeBusinessOfficewillnotifythestudentofanyrefundowedtotheDepartmentofEducationortoSalishKootenaiCollege.

RepaymentPolicy Astudentreceivingfinancialaidinexcessofdirectcosts;(tuitionandfees)mayberequiredtorepayapercentageofTitleIVaid.TheamountrepayabledependsonthenumberofdaysthestudentwasenrolledandtheamountofTitleIVaidreceived.All100%ofthefinancialaidisreturnedtoCODwhenastudentwithdrawsordropsoutbeforethefirstdayofclassbegins,lesstheregistrationfeeand$10forthestudentidentificationcard.Astudentmaybebilledforanoverpaymentifhe/shedropsoutofschoolbeforetheendofthequarter.Anindividualwhoowesarepaymenttoanyfederalsponsoredstudentaidprogramcannotreceiveanytypeoffederallysupportedaiddisbursementsforfutureenrollmentatanyschool.

SalishKootenaiCollegeRefundPolicy(non-TitleIV)TuitionandFeeRefundPolicyisasfollows:Theregistrationfeeisnon-refundable.Allotherrefundsaremadeaccordingtothefollowingschedule: 1stweek–90% 2ndweek–80% 3rdweek–70% 4thweek–60%CreditLoadFull-timestatusrequiresaminimumof12creditsperquarter.Part-timestudentsmustmaintainaminimumof1credittobeeligibleforFederalPelldollars.TheFederalStaffordLoanprogramrequiresaminimumof6creditstoqualify.Basedonregistrationstatus,studentsthatqualifyforTitleIVfundsmayreceiveareducedamount.Full-timestudentsthatdropbelowtheregistrationstatuspaidwillbeplacedonprobation/suspension.Afterthestartofthequarter,drop/addformsmustincludesignaturesfromthestudent,advisor,andfinancialaidofficialpriortoprocessing.Ifapprovedbyanadvisor,repeatedcoursesmaycounttowardcreditload(maximum3times).TheFinancialAidDirectormayremovethisoptionforanystudentshoulditbeabused(e.g.repeatingacoursemorethanthreetimes).


Studentsmayincludedevelopmentalcoursesaspartoftheirminimumcreditload.Developmentalcoursesdonotapplytowardgraduationrequirementsandsuchcoursesarenottoexceedatotalof36credits.However,theydocounttowardthemaximumlimitoffinancialaid.Anincompletegrademustbefinalizedbythelastdayofthefollowingquarter.UponcompletionofcourseworkandafteranofficialgradechangehasbeenmadewiththeRegistrar,areviewofacademicprogresswilltakeplaceattherequestofthestudenttodetermineifarevisedstandingiswarranted.MaximumEligibilityforFederalPellGrantPelleligibilityforfinancialaidendsfollowingcompletionofabachelor’sdegreeorifnon-satisfactoryprogresstowardadegreeisdetermined.

o Studentsseekinganassociate’sdegreeandreceivingfinancialaidarereviewedforreasonableprogresstowardattainmentat45credits.

o Studentsseekingabachelor’sdegreeandreceivingfinancialaidarereviewedforreasonableprogresstowardattainmentat120credits.

o Studentsseekingacertificateofcompletionhaveamaximumoffivequarterstocompletethecourseofstudy.

TheFinancialAidOfficeconductsallreviewsusingdocumentsfromtheRegistrar’sOfficeandadvisor,ifnecessary.DenialofAidandAwardAdjustmentsSomestudentsarefoundineligibleforfinancialaid.Denialofaidismadeafterevaluationofthefamily’sfinancialinformationdeterminesthatthestudentand/orfamilyhavesufficientresourcestomeeteducationalexpenses.Evaluationisinaccordancewithinstitutionalandfederalrulesandregulations.StudentswhoaredeniedandwhohavequestionsregardingthedenialdecisioncanwriteorcalltheFinancialAidOfficeforclarification.NotifytheFinancialAidOfficeinwritingofsignificantchangesinfinancialcircumstances.Fullyexplainthechangesthathaveoccurredandrequestarevisionofthefinancialaward.Insituationswheretheinstitutionisunabletoprovidefinancialassistance,investigatesourcesofaidnotadministeredbytheinstitution. ContacttheFinancialAidOfficeforfurtherassistance.Understandthatadecisiontodenyfinancialaidrelatesonlytothecurrentacademicyear.Sincecriteriaforeligibilitychangefromyeartoyear,seekfinancialaidinsubsequentacademicyearsbysubmittinganewapplication.


NOTICE: The following dates are subject to change. Please verify with Financial Aid Office.

Entrance Loan Counseling Schedule

All sessions held in the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater. In order to receive a student loan, it is mandatory to attend one session of entrance

counseling each year of borrowing. Fall Quarter 2015 Winter Quarter 2016 Spring Quarter 2016 September 25 and October 6. January 12 and 13 April 12 and 19

Exit Loan Counseling Schedule Exit counseling sessions are only offered in the Spring quarter and will be held in the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater. Exit counseling is mandatory for all student loan

borrowers and must be completed in order to receive the final disbursement.

Spring Quarter 2015 April 1, 19, and 21

ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND BOTH ENTRANCE AND EXIT COUNSELING.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

DisbursementLOANDISBURSEMENTDATESStudentloanswillbedisbursedeachquarteratmid-termonWednesdaywhichisestimatedtobe30daysfromthefirstdayofclass.Aloandisbursementissubjecttochangedotolateorincompleteloanapplicationsandincompletefinancialaid.FallQuarter2015October28thWinterQuarterFebruary3rdSpringQuarterMay4thMay18th(2nddisbursementfornewapplicants)ScholarshipsScholarshipdistributiondatesvary.Therearenospringorsummerquarterdistributions.FinancialAidStudentRightsandResponsibilitiesThefollowingpoliciesapplytostudentswhoreceiveanyofthefollowingkindsofFinancialAssistance:Pell,SEOG,FederalWorkStudy,FederalDirectStudentLoans.WhentheFinancialAidAwardisrevised,astudentissentarevisedawardletter.Therefore,alwaysreadthemostrecentawardlettertoconfirmtheFinancialAidAwardfortheacademicyear.FrequentlyAskedQuestionsDoIhavetopaymybillifIameligibleforfinancialaid?


Allaccountsaredueinfullpriortothestartofthequarterunlesstheseaccountsarepaidinfullbyfinancialaidand/orscholarships.HowdoIpurchasemybooks?IftheFinancialAidAwardisgreaterthanastudent’sbillfortuitionandfees,he/shemaybeallowedtochargebooksprovidingitdoesnotexceedtheamountoftheaidrefund.IfastudentdoesnotreceiveFinancialAid,he/shewillneedtopurchasebooksatahis/herownexpense.WhathappensifIwithdrawfromSKC?Astudentisencouragedtomeetwithhis/herinstructorsandacademicadvisors,utilizetutorialservices,andspeakwiththeRetentionOfficebeforewithdrawingfromSKC.Thisisimportantbecauseawithdrawalmayaffectastudent’seligibilityforfinancialaidandcouldresultinrepaymentofalloraportionofthefinancialaidawardtoSKCand/ortheDepartmentofEducation.DoIneedgoodgradestogetFinancialAid?Yes!SalishKootenaiCollegeisrequiredtoconfirmthatastudentisattendingandpassingallofcoursesandprogressingtowardtheprogramofstudy.ThisiscalledSatisfactoryAcademicProgress.IfastudentdoesnotmaintainSatisfactoryAcademicProgress,he/sheriskslosingtheFinancialAidawards.Asstatedabove,astudentmustmaintaina2.0cumulativeGPA,andcompleteatleast67%oftheattemptedhourstoremainingoodstanding.**SKCFinancialAidOfficereservestherighttochangeitspoliciesandproceduresinthisbrochureatanytimeduringtheperiodthispublicationisineffect.

Stepping-StoneEight:AbidingbyCampusExpectationsChildrenAllchildrenmustbesupervisedatalltimeswhileoncampus.Donotleavechildrenunattendedinlounges,hallways,inthelibrary,orinbuildingsandclassroomsatanytime.Childrenarenotallowedinclassroomswhileclassesareinsession.PetsPetsarenotallowedcampus. Serviceanimalsareallowedtoaccommodatepersonswithdisabilities.Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)RVsandATVsarenotallowedoncampus.Arecreationalvehicleisdefinedasmotorizedwheeledvehicle,oftenequippedwithlivingfacilities,andtypicallyusedforcampingorotherrecreationalactivities. AnATVisdefinedasanunlicensedgasoline-poweredvehicleincluding,butnotlimitedto,a4-wheeler,snowmobile,go-cart,ormotorcycle.Facilities RequestSubmitaformalrequesttouseanyfacilityoncampusfororganizedactivitiesbycontacting


VictorMontoyaat275-4858.Cell PhonesSKCrecognizesthatmanystudentsandemployeesusecellularphones.ItisthepolicyofSKCthatallcellularphonesareturnedoffduringclass.Continueddisruptionmayresultinformaldisciplinethatcouldresultinsuspension.Insomecircumstances,acellphonemaybeonsilentratherthanoffifagreedtobythecourseinstructor.Tobacco and E-CigarettesAllbuildingsoncampusaresmoke-free.Smokingstationsareplaced25feetfromthebuildings.Duetodangersofsecondhandsmokeexposure,smokersmustusethedesignatedsmokestations.Pleaseberespectfulofsmokersandnon-smokers.ConsistentviolationofthispolicycouldresultinSKCbecomingasmoke-freecampus.E-cigarettesmustalsobeusedatdesignatedsmokestations.Undernocircumstancearetobaccoproductsande-cigarettestobeusedinanySKCbuildingorfacility.

PolicyonAlcoholandSubstanceAbuse

Drug Free Schools and Communities ActInaccordancewiththeDrugFreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActof1989,theunlawfulpossession,use,ordistributionofalcoholandillicitdrugsbySKCemployeesandstudentsoninstitutionalpropertyoratanyofitsactivitiesisprohibited. SKCwillupholdthestandardsofconduct,whichprohibittheunlawfulpossession,use,ordistributionofalcoholandillicitdrugsbyitsemployeesandstudents.Violationsofthispolicywillresultindisciplinaryaction,upto,andincludingexpulsionandmayhaveseriouslegalconsequences. Informationregardinghealthrisksassociatedwiththeuseofillicitdrugsandalcohol,aswellasalcoholcounseling,treatment,andrehabilitationprogramsareavailableatSKCEnrollmentServicesDepartment,CareerCenter,andcounselingoffice.Standards of ConductSKCisanalcoholanddrug-freecampus.AlcoholandDrugfreeisdefinedintheStandardsofContacttoincludeallfoodandbeveragescontainingalcoholinopenorunopenedcontainersaswellasanyformoftobacco,electroniccigarettes,medicalmarijuanaandanydrugdefinedasillegalintheStateofMontana.Tobaccousedfortraditionalpurposesarenotprohibited.Membersofanacademiccommunityareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinamatureandresponsiblemanner.ItisthepolicyoftheCollegetoallowstudentsmaximumfreedomconsistentwithgoodscholarshipandcitizenship.GoodcitizenshipimplieshighstandardsofconductbothoncampusandelsewhereandrequiresconformitytothelawsoftheUnitedStates,FlatheadNation,StateofMontanaanditssubdivisions,andCollegepoliciesandregulations.Listedbelowarecentersthatofferdrugandalcoholcounseling,treatment,andrehabilitation.LakeCountyChemicalDependency–Polson,MT(406)883-7310


AlcoholandSubstanceAbuseProgram–St.Ignatius,MT(406)745-3525RockyMountainTreatmentCenter–GreatFalls,MT1-800-521-6572TheNationalInstituteonDrugAbuseHotline–Forlocaluse1-800-662-HELPSKCrecognizesthatabuseofalcoholandothersubstancesisamajorproblemfacingsocietytoday.Asaleaderincontemporarysociety,SKCwillpromoteawarenessandencourageresponsibledecision-makingabouttheuseornon-useofthesesubstances.Throughthispolicy,apreventionandassistanceprogramisestablishedwhichincorporatestheseobjectives:

1. AneducationalprogramtoinformtheCollegecommunityabouttheeffects,bothpersonalandsocial,ofusingalcoholandothersubstances.

2. Arangeofservicestosupportpersonsseekingassistanceforproblemswithalcoholandothersubstances.

3. Clearlydefinedsanctionsforviolationofstateandfederallaws.4. Supportforcampuscommunityandstatewidepoliciesdirectedtowardalcoholand

substanceabuseawarenessandprevention.RationaleThroughoutitshistory,SalishKootenaiCollegehasbeenrecognizedforitswillingnessandabilitytoassistallthatarepartoftheCollegecommunity. EntitiesofSalishKootenaiCollegedistributeprintedmaterialtoaidinthepreventionofalcoholandsubstanceabuse.Moreover,individualmembersoftheCollegecommunitywhoseekassistanceforalcoholorsubstanceabuseproblemsareentitledtoprivacyandprotection. Finally,inadditiontofederal,state,andmunicipallawsgoverningthecampuscommunity,theSKCBoardofDirectors’policyprohibitsthepossessionoruseofanyalcoholicbeverageandillegaldrugsoncampus.Safety and SecurityJeanneCleryDisclosureofCampusSecurityPolicyandCampusCrimeStatisticsAct(IncludesHigherEducationAmendmentsof1992SexualAssault-RelatedItems)In1990,CongressenactedtheCrimeAwarenessandCampusSecurityAct(TitleIIofPublicLaw101-542),whichamendedtheHigherEducationActof1965(HEA). ThisactrequiredallpostsecondaryinstitutionsparticipatinginTitleIVstudentfinancialaidprogramstodisclosecampuscrimestatisticsandsecurityinformation. TheActwasamendedin1992,1998,2000,and2008.The1998amendmentsrenamedthelawtheJeanneCleryDisclosureofCampusSecurityPolicyandCampusCrimeStatisticsActinmemoryofastudentwhowasslaininherdormroomin1986.ItisgenerallyreferredtoastheCleryAct.The Clery Actrequireshighereducationinstitutionstogivetimelywarningsofcrimesthatrepresentathreattothesafetyofstudentsoremployeesandtomaketheircampussecuritypoliciespublic.Itrequirescrimedatabecollected,reported,anddisseminatedtothecampuscommunityandsubmittedtotheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.TheCleryActisintendedtoprovidestudentsandfamiliesaccurate,complete,andtimelyinformationconcerningcampussafety,sothatinformeddecisionscanbemade.Notice of Availability of Annual Security ReportAcopyoftheSKCSecurityReportcanbeaccessedbycontactingtheAuxiliaryServicesDepartmentorthroughthefollowingwebsite: http://safety.skc.edu/?q=cleryactOtherresources:


ForSKCSecurity&SafetyTips: http://safety.skc.eduFormoreinformationontheCleryActvisit:http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/index.htmlForMontanaSexOffender’sRegistry:http://www.doj.mt.gov/svorCampus Safety and SecuritySKCSecurity–211(fromoncampusphoneonly)SKCSecurity–239-6267fromcellphonesEmergencies–911SKCSecurityOfficersareonduty24hoursaday,7daysperweek.SecurityOfficersarenotlawofficersandthereforecannotapprehendindividuals.SecurityOfficerswillcallCSKTTribalPoliceorotherlawenforcementandemergencyrespondersasnecessary.SKCSecuritycanassistwiththefollowing:

Temporaryandyearlyparkingpermits Vehiclejumpstarts Lockoutassistance Buildinganddormsecurity Emergencyassistance Reportingsafetyproblems Escortservicesforstudentswhodonotfeelsafeleavingabuilding(Forexample,leavingcampusatnight)

ParkingcitationsCommunitymembers,students,faculty,staff,andguestsareencouragedtoreportallcrimesandpublicsafetyrelatedincidentstotheSKCCampusSecurityOfficeinatimelymanner.Allincidentreportsarereviewedanddistributedtotheproperauthorities.IncidentsinvolvingstudentswillbeforwardedtotheVicePresidentofAcademicAffairsforreviewandpotentialaction. Statisticswillalsobepresentedonincidentsofamoreminornature,suchaspettytheftandcampusaccidents. SKCwillprepareanannualreportoncampuscrimesandincidentsthatwillcovertheprecedingtwoyearsforwhichinformationisavailablebytheAuxiliaryServicesDepartment.CrimesshouldbereportedtoSKCCampusSecuritytoensureinclusionintheannualcrimestatisticsandtoaidinprovidingtimelywarningnoticestothecommunitywhenappropriate.SKC Emergency PlanSKChasanemergencyresponseandrecoveryplanthatisupdatedregularlybyaCampusEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT). EachofthemainbuildingsoncampushasaBuildingEmergencyCoordinatorwhohasextratrainingandcanprovideassistanceshouldtherebeanemergencyoncampus.Incaseofemergency,followinstructionsofthebuildingemergencycoordinatorandyourinstructors.AlsoobeyanynotificationsthatyoureceiveviatheRaveAlertSystemdescribedbelow.Emergency Notification System: RAVE AlertUponregistration,studentsareautomaticallylinkedtoRaveAlert,SKC’semergencyalertsystem.Thissystemautomaticallyinformsallstudents,faculty,staff,andcommunitymembersofschoolclosuresandotheremergencies. ThesealertsaresentviaSMSTextMessage,Email,automatedphonemessage,andcomputerdesktopmessagesoncollegecomputers.InformationonRaveAlertcanbeaccessedontheHomePageoftheSKCWebsitebyclicking


the“SnowDay”boxinthelowerrighthandcorner. ThefollowingtextboxcontainsFAQsfromRaveMobileSafety.comandpostedontheSKChomepage.Rave Alert FactsWhatisRaveAlert?SKChaspartneredwithRaveMobileSafety,theleaderinmobilesafety,toofferanemergencynotificationsystem,RaveAlert,capableofsendingtext,voice,andemailmessages.WhattypeofmessageswillIreceive?SKCwillonlysendyoumessagesrelatedtoemergencies.Youwillneverreceiveadsandyourpersonalinformationisneverprovidedtoadvertisers.Whocansubscribe/usetheservice?Anystudent,staff,orfacultymemberofSKCcansubscribetotheRaveAlertservice.Whatismyusername?YourusernameisyourSKCemailaddress.Youwillsetupyourownpasswordwhenyousignup.Whatmobilephonecarriersaresupported?AllU.S.mobilecarriersaresupported.Whatifmycellphonenumberchanges?Ifyouchangeyourmobilenumber,logintothegetrave.comsiteandupdateyourcontactdetails.Whatifmycellphoneproviderchanges?Ifyouchangephoneprovidersandkeepthesamecellphonenumber,youdonothavetomakeanyupdates.However,itmaytakeseveralweeksforyournewprovidertoupdatetheRaveAlertsystem.Duringthistime,youmaynotbeabletoreceivemessagesunlessyoulogintoupdateyourcarrierinformation.WhodoIcontactforassistance?Forassistance,pleasecontacthelpdesk@skc.edu.HowwillIidentifyincomingmessagesfromCampusAlert?Youwillbesentmessagesfromshortcodes.Yourmessageswillcomefromeither67283or226787.Savethesenumbersinyourphonesoyouwillrecognizethemwhenmessagesaresent.Someofthesmallercarriersdonotsupportshortcodemessaging. Ifthisisthecase,[email protected]?Tostopgettingmessages,logintothegetrave.comsiteandremoveyournumber,ortextthewordSTOPto67283.Disaster PlanTheRAVESystemwillalertstudentsandemployeesofemergencysituations.Intheeventofanevacuation,employeeswithineachbuildinghavebeendesignatedtoassistinclearingthefacility.Insuchasituation,leaveimmediatelyandtakeallpersonalbelongings.Accidents/Health EmergenciesAnyaccidentresultinginpersonalinjuryorequipmentdamageshouldbereportedtoaninstructororstaffmemberimmediately. Theemployeewilltakeappropriateaction.SKCemployeesarerequiredtocall911iftheydeemthesituationtobeaseriousemergency;


however,itisthestudent’schoicetoaccepttheambulanceride.Studentshavetherighttorefuseambulanceservice.Auto DefibrillatorsDefibrillatorsarelocatedindesignatedareasoncampus,(D’ArcyMcNickleLibraryJoeMcDonaldHealthandFitnessCenter,EducationBuilding,StudentServicesBuilding)andstafftrainedintheuseofAutoDefibrillatorsarelocatedineachbuilding.Campus ClosuresAnycampusclosuresduetoweatherorotherreasonswillbeannouncedthroughtheRAVEProgram.Messagescomethroughcampuscomputers,email,andphonesregisteredwiththesystem.Sexual ViolenceSalishKootenaiCollegedoesnotcondoneortolerateactsofsexualviolenceperpetratedbyoragainstmembersofitsstudent,staffandfacultycommunity. Asaninstitutionofhighereducation,SKCiscommittedtoensuringthatallstudents,regardlessoftheirbackgroundoridentity,haveaccesstoaqualitylearningexperienceandtheopportunitytopursuetheiracademicgoalsinasafesupportivelearningenvironment. Further,allformsofsexualviolence,includingrapeandsexualassault,interfereswithstudents’abilitiestobeactive,engagedlearners.Assuch,theCollegeisactivelycommittedtoreducinganderadicatingtheincidencesofsexualviolenceaneliminatingtherootcausedthatleadtosexualviolence,aswellasprovidingappropriatesupporttovictimsandsurvivorswhenanactofsexualviolencedoesoccur.SKCinsistsuponanenvironmentfreeofsexualviolence. Studentshavetherighttopursuetheireducationwithoutexperiencingthiskindofbehavior. Actsofviolencearedeeplyharmfultocomplainants,degradingtothecampuscommunityandwillnotbetolerated.Confidential options to assist in making reporting decisions:SAFEHarbor CenterforPreventionandWellness676---0800(24hours) SalishKootenaiCollegewww.SAFEHarborMT.org 275-4920TitleIX

TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972isafederalcivilrightslawthatprohibitssexdiscriminationineducationalprogramsandactivities.Discriminationonthebasisofsexcanincludesexualviolenceorsexualharassment,suchasrape,sexualassault,sexualbattery,andsexualcoercion.Studentswhoareavictimorsurvivorofsexualassault/violencearestronglyencouragedtoreporttheincident.

TitleIXstates:

“NopersonintheUnitedStatesshall,onthebasisofsex,beexcludedfromparticipationin,bedeniedthebenefitsof,orbesubjectedtodiscriminationunderanyeducationprogramoractivityreceivingfederalfinancialassistance.”

TitleIXatSalishKootenaiCollege


TheTitleIXCoordinatoratSalishKootenaiCollegeis:

RachelAndrews-Gould

BigKnifeBuilding

406-275-4985

WhenyoucontacttheTitleIXCoordinator,shewillhelpyoumaintainsafety,getthehelpyouneedtoheal,andprovidesupporttoassistyouincontinuingyoureducationalopportunities.Yourinformationwillbekeptasprivateaspossible.ContactingtheTitleIXCoordinatordoesnotautomaticallycommityoutopursuingaformalinvestigation.Thecollegehasanamnestypolicy,whichmeanthatstudentswhoreportinformationtotheTitleIxCoordinatorwillnotbedisciplinedfordrugoralcoholuseassociatedwiththeincident.TheTitleIXCoordinatorprovideschoicesconcerningaTitleIXinvestigationandaccountabilityunderCollegepolicyandcanassistyouincontactinglawenforcementtopursueacriminalreportifyouwish.IfaninvestigationisinitiatedtodeterminewhetheranSKCpolicyviolationoccurred,theTitleIXCoordinatoractsasaneutralfact-finder.WhetherornotaformalTitleIXinvestigationispursuedSKC,willtakeimmediateactiontoprovideinterimmeasures.Suchmeasuresmayincludenocontactdirectives,academicaccommodationssuchasachangeinclassschedule,changestoalivingarrangement,transportation,obtainingcounseling,and/or,identifyinganadvocatetohelpsecureadditionalresourceson-oroff-campus.Ifyouaskthataninvestigationnobeconducted,orthatyournamenotberevealedtotherespondent,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillconsiderthereasonsforyourrequest,includingconcernsaboutyoursafety.TheTitleCoordinatormust,however,balanceconsiderationsabouttheoverallandcontinuedhealthandsafetyofthecampuscommunitymembers(forexamplerepeatoffendersoruseofdangerousweapons),againstyourdesirefornoinvestigation.Anadvocatefromaconfidentialresource(below)canhelpyoumakeadecisionaboutreportingtotheTitleIXCoordinatororcanaccompanyyoutothatmeeting.Youhavetherighttoapersonofsupportatanymeeting.

IfyouhavebeenavictimofsexualmisconductorareawareofsexualmisconductandwouldliketofindouthowSalishKootenaiCollegecanhelpyou,pleasecontactRachelAndrew-Gouldat406-275-4985.

WhenyoucontacttheTitleIXCoordinator,shewillhelpyoumaintain

OptionsforSubmittingaReport

-LeaveaprivatevoicemessageormakeanappointmentfortheTitleIXCoordiantorat(406)275.4985

-SendaprivateemailtotheTitleIXCoordinatoratrachel_andrewsgould@skc.edu

-StepbytheTitleIXCoordinatorofficeandmeetwithRacheldirectly

Formoreinformationvisit:www.notalone.gov/students

Youmayalsocontactoneoftheofficesbelow,dependingonwhomthecomplaintisagainst


(faculty,staff,visitor,orstudent):

SKCSecurity239-6267SKCphone:Ext211

LakeCountySheriff’sOffice911883-7301

TribalPolice675-4700*anadvocatecanberequested

Confidentialoptionstoassistinmakingreportingdecisions:

SAFEHARBOR676-0800(24HourSupportLine)SKCphone:Ext211

CenterforPreventionandWellnessSalishKootenaiCollege275-4913

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 49Discrimination and Sexual Harassment PolicyItistheintentofSKCtoprovideasafeacceptingenvironmentforallstudents,faculty,andstaff.Studentswhofeeltheymayhaveexperienceddiscriminationorsexualharassmentmayrequestanadvocateorcounselortoassisttheminfilingreportsorgettingadditionalsupport.ItisthepolicyofSalishKootenaiCollegeto:

v Providecollegeemployeesandstudentswithaworkingenvironmentfreefromdiscriminationandsexualharassment.

v CommunicatetheCollege’sdiscriminationandsexualharassmentpreventionpolicyandreportingprocedurestoemployees,supervisors,andstudents.

v Recognizetheuniquenatureofcomplaintsofdiscriminationandsexualharassment;encourageearlyreportingbyemployeesandstudents,andresolvecomplaintspromptly,confidentially,andatthelowestmanagementlevelpossible.

v Prohibitretaliationagainstanyemployeeorstudentthathasreportedallegeddiscriminationorsexualharassmentagainstanotheremployeeorstudent,orthosewhohavetestified,assisted,orparticipatedinanymannerinaninvestigationofareport.

Itisnotthepurposeofthispolicytointrudeuponthepersonallivesofemployeesandstudentsortointerferewithsocialrelationships.However,discriminationandsexualharassmentisunacceptablebehaviorwhencarryingoutthebusinessoftheCollegeandwillnotbetolerated.Managementisnotobligatedtoinvestigateandrespondtoareportofallegedsexualharassmentiftheincidentoractionoccurredmorethanthreeyearspriortothereport.Sexual Harassment DefinedSexdiscriminationisdefinedwithintheguidelinesofTitleVIIofthe1964CivilRightsActandtheMontanaHumanRightsAct.Unwelcomesexualadvances,requestsforfavors,andotherverbalorphysicalcontactofasexualnatureexistswhen:

v Submissionofsuchconductismade,eitherexplicitlyorimplicitly,atermorconditionofanindividual’semploymentorastudent’ssuccessinaclass.

v Submissiontorejectionofsuchconductbyanindividualisusedasthebasisforemploymentorgradingdecisionsaffectingsuchindividuals.

Suchconducthasthepurposeoreffectofunreasonablyinterferingwithanindividual’sworkperformanceorcreatinganintimidating,hostile,oroffensiveworkingorlearningenvironment.

v Intimidating,hostile,oroffensiveworkenvironmentmeansaworkplaceinwhich:v Unwelcomesexuallyorientedjokes,innuendoes,obscenities,pictures,oranyaction

withasexualconnotationexistsandmakesanemployeeorstudentfeeluncomfortableintheworkorlearningenvironment.

v Anyaggressive,harassingbehaviorintheworkorlearningenvironmentorthataffectstheworkplace,whetherornotsexualinconnotation,isdirectedtowardanemployeeorstudentbasedontheemployeeorstudent’ssex.


v Itistheresponsibilityofanindividualwhofeelsharassedorthreatened,inatimelymanner,torequesttheperpetratoroftheunwantedbehaviortostopthatbehavior.

Military RecruitmentSolomonAmendmentImplicationIn1995,CongresspassedthefirstSolomonAmendment,denyingschoolsthatbarredmilitaryrecruitersfromcampusanyfundsfromtheDepartmentofDefense.Thenextyear,Congressextendedthelaw’sreachtoincludefundsfromtheDepartmentsofEducation,Labor,andHealth&HumanServices.In1999,legislationshepherdedbyRep.BarneyFrankremovedfinancialaidfundsfromthefederalmoniespotentiallyaffectedbytheSolomonAmendment.DefenseDepartmentregulationsproposedin2000andformallyadoptedin2002exponentiallytoughenedthelawbyinterpretingittorequirerevocationoffederalgrantstoanentireuniversityifonlyoneoftheuniversity’ssubdivisions(itslawschool,forexample)runsafoulofthelaw.In2005,Congressamendedthelawtoexplicitlystatethatmilitaryrecruitersmustbegivenequalaccesstothatprovidedotherrecruiters.

ØØ TheSolomonLawsØØ SolomonAmendmentI---1995ØØ SolomonAmendmentII---1996ØØ LegislationExcludingFederalFinancialAidFunds---1999ØØ TheCurrentSolomonLaw---2005ØØ TheSolomonRegulationsØØ 1997DepartmentofDefenseRegulationsØØ 2000DepartmentofDefenseInterimRegulationsØØ 2002DepartmentofDefenseFinalRegulations

Stepping-StoneNine:Graduation!!Graduationisafinalstepping---stoneforstudentsearningtwo---andfour---yeardegrees.Manystudentswhoearnatwo---yeardegreecontinueontoafour---yeardegree,thuscontinuinganotherstageoftheacademicjourney.Inordertobeeligibleforgraduation,studentsmust:

¨ HavefiledanofficialhighschooltranscriptorOfficialG.E.D.transcriptwiththeRegistrar’sOfficeduringinitialenrollment.

¨ Holdarequiredcumulativegradepointaverageof2.0orhigher,dependingondegreeorcertificationprogram.

¨ PassallrequiredcourseswithagradeofCorbetter,unlessotherwisespecified.¨ CompletethegraduationapplicationandsubmititwithafeetotheRegistrar’sOffice

nolaterthanApril1.*seebelow*Allsubstitutions/waivers/transferformsforpotentialgraduatesareduetotheTransferEvaluatornolaterthanDec.31. Thisistoguaranteegraduatesarenotdenieddegrees.**ObtainthegraduationapplicationfromtheRegistrar’sOffice.Aftersubmission,theRegistrarreviewstheapplication,andgraduatingstudentswillbenotifiedofcommencementprocedures.RequiredCreditsforDegreeCompletion:CertificateofCompletion:45creditsminimum

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 51AssociateofArtsDegree:90creditsminimumAssociateofScienceDegree:90creditsminimumAssociateofAppliedScienceDegree:90creditsminimumBachelorofArtsDegree:180creditsminimumBachelorofScienceDegree:180creditsminimumForallcertificateanddegreeprogramsofferedatSKC,pleaserefertothecollegecatalogforspecificcourses,credits,andgraduationrequirements.Notethatgraduationisnotbasedoncreditsalone.


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AppendixA:StudentRecordsAccess&Confidentiality

AppendixB:SexualAssaultandHarassmentReportingFlyer

StudentRecordsAccess&Confidentiality(FERPA)

ThefederalFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)establishesguidelinesunderwhichstudentsmayaccesshisorhereducationrecordsmaintainedbySalishKootenaiCollegeandunderwhichthoserecordsmaybedisclosedbytheCollegetoothers.

1.Definitions

a."EducationRecords.""Educationrecords"arethoserecordsthataredirectlyrelatedtoastudentandthataremaintainedbySalishKootenaiCollegeorbyanofficialwhoservestheCollegeinanadministrative,supervisory,academic,research,orsupportstaffposition.

FERPAindicatesthat"educationrecords"donotinclude:

i.Recordsofinstructional,supervisory,administrative,andeducationalpersonnelthatareinthesolepossessionofthemaker,e.g.,afacultymember'sgradebook,oradean'sadvisingnotes.Sharinginformationwithanotherpersonorplacinginformationwhereitcanbeviewedbyothersmaymakeitan"educationrecord"andsubjecttoFERPA.

ii.RecordsrelatingtoindividualswhoareemployedbySalishKootenaiCollegethataremadeandmaintainedinthenormalcourseofbusinessandrelateexclusivelytoindividualsintheircapacityasemployees,andarenotavailableforanyotherpurpose.Thisincludesinformationaboutstudentworkersthatismaintainedabouttheiremployment.

iii.RecordsthatcontainonlyinformationrelatingtoapersonafterthatpersonisnolongerastudentatSalishKootenaiCollege(suchasinformationgatheredontheaccomplishmentsofalumni).

v.RecordscreatedandmaintainedbytheSalishKootenaiCollegeSecurityDepartmentforthatdepartment’srecords.

b."DirectoryInformation."SalishKootenaiCollegedeterminesthefollowingtobestudent"directoryinformation"whichmaybeavailabletothepublicifthestudenthasnotrestricteditsrelease:

• Name• Datesofattendance• Academicmajororprogramofstudy• Numberofcreditsforcurrentenrollmentperiod• Classstanding(Freshman,Sophomore,etc.)• Degrees,certificates,certifications,orendorsementsawarded• HonorsawardedandtheGPAofstudentsrecognizedforhonors• Date(s)ofcompletion• Participationincollege-recognizedsports• Student’scollegeemailaddress

2.MoreAboutFERPA

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 57a.Confidentiality.FERPAsaysthateducationrecordsandpersonallyidentifiableinformationaboutastudentmaynotbedisclosedwithoutthestudent'swrittenconsentunlessdisclosureispermittedbycertainexceptionsunderFERPA.

Thestudent'swritten,signedconsentmust:

--Specifytherecordstobereleased;--Identifythepartyorclassofpartiestowhomtherecordsshouldbereleased;--Indicatethereasonfortherelease.b.AccesstoEducationalRecords.FERPAprovidesthatstudentsarepermittedtoinspecttheirowneducationrecords.Astudenthastherightto:

--Inspectandreviewhisorhereducationrecords;--Requestanamendmenttoaneducationrecordifthestudentbelievesthereisaninaccuracy;--Restrictthereleaseofhisorher"DirectoryInformation"frompublicaccess;--FileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationifheorshefeelstheCollegehasfailedtofollowFERPAguidelines.Astudenthastherighttoinspectandreviewhisorhereducationrecordswithin45daysofsubmittingarequesttotheCollege.

c.AdministeringOffice.TheSKCRegistrarisresponsiblefortheadministrationofFERPAguidelinesattheCollege.StudentsandotherswhohavequestionsregardingthetreatmentofspecificinformationinaspecificcircumstanceshouldcontactastaffmemberintheRegistrar'sOffice.

3.Confidentiality

FERPAgenerallyprohibitsthereleaseofconfidentialpersonallyidentifiablestudentdatafromeducationrecords,withlimitedexceptionsthatinclude"DirectoryInformation"withoutthestudent'swritten,signedconsent.

Personallyidentifiablestudentdata,otherthan"directoryinformation"forstudentswhohavenotrestricteditsrelease,areconfidential.Examplesofconfidentialinformationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,socialsecuritynumber,dateofbirth,ethnicity,gender,countryofcitizenship,classschedules(includingmeetingtimesandlocations),grades,gradepointaverages,andparents'orguardians'namesandaddresses.

FERPAprovidescertainexceptionsforthereleaseofpersonallyidentifiableeducationrecordinformationwithoutthestudent'swrittenconsent.Theseexceptionsinclude:

DirectoryInformation.Directoryinformation,asdefinedinsection1.c.above,maybemadeavailabletothepublicifthestudenthasnotrestricteditsrelease.

TheCollegewillhonorrequeststowithholddirectoryinformationbutcannotassumeresponsibilitytocontactstudentsforsubsequentpermissiontoreleasethisinformation.

Studentsshouldcarefullyconsidertheconsequencesofanydecisiontowithholddirectoryinformation.WhenastudentinstructstheCollegenottoreleasedirectoryinformation,anyfuturerequestsforsuchinformationfrompersonsororganizationsoutsideSalishKootenaiCollegewillberefused,unlessanexceptionapplies,orunlessthestudentsubsequentlyfilesawrittenrequestthattheinformationbereleased.SalishKootenaiCollegeassumesnoliability

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 58forhonoringinstructionsthatsuchinformationbewithheld.

Requestsfornon-disclosuremustbesubmittedinwritingtotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.FormsformakingsuchrequestsmaybeobtainedfromtheRegistrar'sOffice.

LegitimateEducationalInterest.Personallyidentifiableeducationrecordinformationmaybegivenoutwithoutthestudent'swrittenconsenttoacollegeofficialwithalegitimateeducationalinterestintherecord.AcollegeofficialisapersonemployedbytheCollegeinanadministrative,supervisory,academicorresearch,orsupportstaffposition(includingpublicsafetyandhealthstaff);apersonorcompanywithwhomtheCollegehascontracted(suchasanattorney,auditor,orcollectionagent).Aschoolofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialneedstoreviewaneducationrecordinordertofulfillhisorherprofessionalresponsibility.

OtherExceptions.Educationrecordinformationmaybedisclosedwithoutthestudent'swrittenconsentinthefollowinginstances:

a)Tothestudent;

b)Ifitis"DirectoryInformation"andthestudenthasnotrestricteditsrelease;

c)Ifproperlysubpoenaedpursuanttoajudicial,legislative,oradministrativeproceeding.Inthiscase,SalishKootenaiCollegewillmakeareasonableattempttonotifythestudentofthesubpoena,incaseswhereFERPAapplies,priortothereleaseoftheinformation,unlessthesubpoenaspecificallydirectsthatthestudentisnottobenotified;

d)Inconnectionwiththestudent'sapplicationorreceiptoffinancialaidasnecessarytodeterminetheeligibility,amountorconditionsofthefinancialaid,ortoenforcethetermsorconditionsoftheaid;

e)Inconnectionwithauditsoffederalorstatesupportededucationalprogramsrequiringdisclosureofinformation;

f)ToeffectcollectionofpastduefinancialobligationstotheCollege;

g)ToauthorizedrepresentativesoftheComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStates,theAttorneyGeneraloftheUnitedStates,theSecretaryoftheDepartmentofEducation,theU.S.CitizenshipandImmigrationServicesbureauoftheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity(withrespecttointernationalstudents),orstateorlocaleducationalauthorities;

h)TotheVeteransAdministrationtodeterminecompliancewitheducationalassistance;

k)Toofficialsofanotherschoolorinstitutionofpostsecondaryeducationwherethestudentseeksorintendstoenroll,orwherethestudentisalreadyenrolledprovidedthedisclosureisforpurposesrelatedtothestudent'senrollmentortransfer.

4.AmendmentofRecords

Astudentmayrequestamendment(change)ofthestudent'seducationrecordsthatthestudentbelievesareinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationofthestudent'sprivacyrights.

Arequestforamendmentofastudent'seducationrecordshouldbesubmittedinwritingbythestudent.Therequestshouldstatewhatrecordthestudentbelievesisinaccurateoridentifythe

SalishKootenaiCollegeStudentHandbook 59partofarecordthestudentwantschanged,andshouldstatewhythestudentbelievestherecordisinaccurate,misleading,orinviolationofthestudent'sprivacyrights.IftheCollegedecidesnottoamendarecordasrequested,theCollegewillnotifythestudentofitsdecisionandadvisethestudentofhisorherrighttoahearingregardingtheissue.Additionalinformationregardingahearingprocedurewillbeprovidedtothestudentwhennotifiedofsuchdecisions.

5.Complaints

AstudenthastherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbytheCollegetocomplywithrequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAis:FamilyPolicyComplianceOffice,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,400MarylandAvenue,SW,Washington,DC20202-5920.

MoreinformationaboutFERPAcanbefoundatthefollowingwebsite:

http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html


SKC$Employees$Are$Mandated$Reporters!If you are a student and want to disclose an experience with sexual assault or other sexual misconduct, stalking, relationship violence, sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation to an SKC employee like a professor, librarian, or your RA, please know that all SKC employees (except those described as CONFIDENTIAL) must inform the Title IX Coordinator about your report within 24 hours. This would include details of the incident and the names of people involved. The Title IX Coordinator will keep this information as private as possible, and will contact you to discuss safety and support options; provide resources and options for a Title IX investigation and accountability through the College; and will provide resources and options for a possible criminal investigation by law enforcement. The Title IX Coordinator will also use this information to identify and address patterns on campus such as specific students engaging in repeated acts of violence or an unsafe location on campus.

Title$IX;$Equal$Opportunity$and$Affirmative$Action$Office!When you contact the Title IX Coordinator, she will help you maintain safety, get the help you need to heal, and provide support to assist you in continuing your educational opportunities. Your information will be kept as private as possible. Contacting the Title IX Coordinator does not automatically commit you to pursuing a formal investigation. The College has an amnesty policy, which means that students who report information to the Title IX Coordinator will not be disciplined for drug or alcohol use associated with the incident. The Title IX Coordinator provides choices concerning a Title IX investigation and accountability under College policy and can assist you in contacting law enforcement to pursue a criminal report if you wish. If an investigation is initiated to determine whether an SKC policy violation occurred, the Title IX Coordinator acts as a neutral fact-finder. Whether or not a formal Title IX investigation is pursued, SKC will take immediate action to provide interim measures. Such measures may include no contact directives, academic accommodations such as a change in class schedule, changes to a living arrangement, transportation, obtaining counseling, and/or, identifying an advocate to help secure additional resources on- or off-campus. If you ask that an investigation not be conducted, or that your name not be revealed to the respondent, the Title IX Coordinator will consider the reasons for your request, including concerns about your safety. The Title IX Coordinator must, however, balance considerations about the overall and continued health and safety of campus community members (for example repeat offenders or use of dangerous weapons), against your desire for no investigation. An advocate from a confidential$resource$(below) can help you make a decision about reporting to the Title IX Coordinator or can accompany you to that meeting. You have the right to a person of support at any meeting.

Options$for$Submitting$a$Report!• Leave$a$private$voice$message$or$make$an$appointment$for$the$Title$IX$Coordinator$at$(406)$275N4985!• Send$a$private$email$to$the$Title$IX$Coordinator$at$rachel_andrewsgould@skc.edu!• Stop$by$the$Title$IX$Coordinator$office$and$meet$with$her$

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Confidential$ Resources!Confidential resources on campus will provide support and can help you make decisions about reporting and other options. They do not report to the Title IX Coordinator. You can speak confidentially with anyone at the SKC$Center$for$Prevention$and$Wellness$Office. Students accused of engaging in sexual misconduct can also receive support from counselors in Center for Prevention and Wellness. Community resources, such as First$Step$in$Missoula and SAFE Harbor in Ronan$are also confidential (see below).

• First Step Medical Care & Evidence Collection: (406) 329-5776 • Safe Harbor: (406) 676-0800

In an emergency, always contact 911 Security will provide immediate assistance, information about investigation options and information about other resources. They can help you to contact confidential resources or the Title IX Office.

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REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT and INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE at Salish Kootenai College!

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