spring 2010 student handbook

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www.BrookhavenCollege.edu | Dedicated to Student Success.


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Brookhaven Student Government Association ServesasavoicefortheBrookhavenCollegestudentbodyand

asaliaisonwiththecollegeadministration.

Takesonspecialstudentprojectsandservesoncollegedecision-

makingcommittees.

General Meetings:Jan.19;Feb.2,16;March2,23;April6,20;May4.

Eventsandserviceactivitiesarescheduledthroughoutthesemester.

Calendar o Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Campus Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverCampus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Core Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Parking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Smoking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Student Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Student Code o Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-34

What Resources are Available?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19

Whom Do I Ask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

When Are They Open? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

Recentsurveysindicatethatcollegestudentswhoget

involvedincampusactivities,suchasclubs,extra-andc

curricularactivitiesorpart-timeworkoncampus,arem

likelytosucceedintheirstudiesandlesslikelytodropo

ofschool.

Involvementinstudentactivitiesmayleadtogreater

successincollegeandingeneral.

gain increased sel-condence

increase your creativity

improve your critical thinking skillsSource: www.petersons

BrookhavenCollegestudentshavetheopportunityto

developthefollowingskillsandtechniquesthrougha

varietyofstudentactivitites.

leadership and organizational skills

communication techniques | job skills

BrookhavenCollegesupportsstudentsparticipationininstitutionaldecision-makingthroughinvolvementin

variouscollegecommittees.

Togetinvolvedincollegeactivitiesortolearnmoreabo

leadershipopportunitiesvisitustoday!

Student Lie Ofce

Bldg. S, Room S201 | 972-860-4115

[email protected]

Contents Why Should You Get Involved?

JoinSGA!

For more inormation,

call Yasaman Contractor,

assistant director o the Oce o

Student Lie and advisor,

Brookhaven College Student

Government Association

972-860-4117 or visit

Student Lie, Room S201.


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INCLEMENT WEATHER, HEALTH AND/OR EMERGENCY CLOSINGSIntherareandunlikelyoccurrencethatmaycausetheimmediateclosingofthecollege,suchasice,tornad

warnings,ahostileintruderorhealthprecaution,relevantinformationwillbe postedto thecollegesWesite,broadcasttothemajormediaanddisseminatedthroughsocialmedia,Twitter,MySpaceandFacebook

BrookhavenCollegeshomeWebpagewilldisplayanoticationofanyclosings,delaysoradvisories.Ifther

isnonoticeofchangesordelays,thenclassesareinsessionasusual.Youalsomayrefertoannouncementso

majortelevisionandradiostationsintheeventthattheBrookhavenCollegeInternetsiteisnotoperational

Itiseachstudentsandemployeesresponsibilitytobeinformedwhenweather,healthoremergencyclosing

maybelikelybycheckingthemajorbroadcastmedia,thecollegesmainnumber,972-860-4700ortheWe

site:www.BrookhavenCollege.edu.Unexpectedclosingswillbehandledbyclosingsofthemainentrygatest

thecollege,buteveryeffortwillbemadetonotifystudentsandemployeesinadvance,wheneverpossible.

Student Lie and

World Aairs Campus Council o

Brookhaven College

Politics and CommunityFeb.16TheHonorableJudgePattyLarson

JusticeofthePeacePrecinct6,DentonCounty,Texas

TheRoleofaJudgeintheJudicialSystem

10:30a.m.,S220

Feb.25TheHonorableRepresentativeRafaelAnchia

TexasStateRepresentative,District103

TheImportanceofCivicEngagement/PublicService

10:30a.m.,S220

Politics and TechnologyMarch24MichaelCox

Director,ONeilCenterforGlobalMarketsandFreedom

CoxSchoolofBusiness,SouthernMethodistUniversity

SeniorFellow,FederalReserveBankofDallas

TheAscensionofDFW:HowtoKeepaGoodThingGoing

10:30a.m.,K234

March31TimSkorick

InformationTechnologySecurityConsultant

CyberTerrorism:TheNon-TempestinaNon-Teapot

Noon,K234

April19Dr.AsadHayauddin

ConselforTradeandCommerce,ConsulateofPakistaninChicago

The Role of Technology in the US-Pakistan Foreign Policy

Relationship

Noon,K234

Counseling Center SkillsShops Jan. 27: Can You Hear Me Now? Active Listening and Note-Takin

Skills

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

Feb. 2: Got Goals?Noon-1 p.m., S003

Feb. 10: How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration and Study Strategie

45 p.m., S220

Feb. 16: Whats Your Style? Learning How You Learn

1:30-2:30 p.m., S003

Feb. 24: From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking Strategies

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

March 2: He is Just Not That Into You Be Honest, Youre Not That Into

Him Either: Developing and Maintaining Healthy Relationship

Noon1 p.m., S003

March 10: Less Stress, More Success

Noon1 p.m., S204

March 23: Reaching New Heights: Critical Thinking Skills

45 p.m., S003

March 31: Crunch Time! Motivational Strategies

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

April 6: How to Be a Team Playa: Communication and Confict

Resolution Skills

34 p.m., S003

April 14: Got Goals?

45 p.m., S220

April 20: How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration and Study Strategie

1:30-2:30 p.m., S003

April 28: From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking Strategies

Noon1 p.m., S204


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Service-Learning andCivic Engagement

Make a difference in thecommunitythrough service-learning

and volunteerism! The Service-Learning Program offers youa wide variety of charitable and training opportunities plus

specialactivitiestomakeyourBrookhavenCollegeexperiencememorable.Formoreinformation,contacttheService-Learning

PrograminStudentLife,BuildingS,RoomS201,972-860-4703

or4525,e-mail:[email protected].

Service-Learning Enrollment Period BeginsJan.26Service-Learning Site FairFeb.18,10a.m.-2p.m.,Bldg.SLobbyService-Learning Enrollment EndsFeb.24

Service-Learning Reection SessionsAllreectionsessionsareinStudentLife,Bldg.S,RoomS204.

April28,1:30p.m.

April29,4p.m. April30,noon

May3,4p.m.

May4,1:30p.m.

Student Leadership InstituteOrientation Sessions RoomJan.27 1:30p.m....................... S204

Jan.29 noon ......................... S204

Feb.4 1:30and5:30p.m............... S204Feb.8 3p.m......................... S204

Special EventsJan.28FarmersBranchStateoftheCityDinner

6:45p.m.,BrookhavenCountryClub

Feb.9SLI:DialoguewithMarthaMetzger,

member,DCCCDBoardofTrustees

1:30-2:30p.m.,RoomS220

Feb.12TLCLeadershipConference

9:00a.m.4p.m.,CedarValleyCollege

Feb.15SLISession:ThePOWERofEffectiveLeadership!

RobertCriner

1:302:30p.m.,RoomS220

Feb.19IndoorRopes/ChallengeCourse

10:30a.m.-2:30p.m.

GroupDynamix,Carrollton

March3SLIWorkshop:GoldMedalResumes

AnnetteWilson,directorofCareerServices

1:303p.m.,RoomS220

March25SLISession:LeadershipintheWorkplace

JaniRogers,corporatetrainer5:307p.m.,RoomB304

April7SLIWorkshop:ConictResolution

PhillipOrtiz,counselor/instructorEasteld

1:30-3p.m.,RoomS220

NewparticipantsMUSTattendanorientation.

YouMUSTsignupinadvancefortheStudentLeadership

InstituteeventsinStudentLife,Bldg.S,RoomS201.

Higher One Reund & DisbursementCustomer Support

Talk with a customer service representative

M-F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1-877-211-2694 Get answers to FAQs: www.dcccdmoneycard.com

Mail required forms to the following address.

Higher One,25 Science Park, Box 201New Haven, CT 06511

Fax requested info to: 1-866-309-7443

Explore Ancient EgyptGuest Speaker, Mr. Medhat Abdelmonem Ahmed Mossa, is an experienced and licensed Egyptologist,tour guide and tour organizer who will share his expertise in Egyptian culture and participate in the

development o an Egyptian anthropology/ history international studies program to take place in

summer 2010. He will be speaking in several venues, and times and locations will be announced.

Feb. 8, 10, 11, 15 - Open Classroom Lectures, TBA

Feb. 17 - Open House, TBA


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January 2010

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY

CAMPUS CLOSED

100 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR

16-WEEK COURSES

Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

SPRING 16-WEEK COURSES BEGIN

Student Government General Meeting, noon,

X2004

International Movement or Peace Among People

Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

Service-Learning Enrollment Period Begins

Student Government Advisor and Ocers/

Senators Meeting

Noon, S204

Theatre Auditions

7 p.m., Perormance Hall

Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080



SLI Orientation, 1:30 p.m., S204

Counseling Center SkillsShop

Can You Hear Me Now? Active Listening a

Note-Taking Skills

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

Theatre Auditions



MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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Gallery Schedule or Jan. 11-Feb. 3Forum Gallery: Cameron Schoepp

Studio Gallery: Shannon SullivanReceptions: Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.


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LAST DAY FOR DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS TO APPLY

LAST DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND

SENIORS TO APPLY

International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

SLI: Farmers Branch State o the City Dinner

6:45 p.m., Brookhaven Country Club

International Club Meeting,

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

Theatre Auditions




LAST DAY FOR SUSPENDED STUDENTS TO APPLY


LAST DAY FOR TUITION INSTALLMENT PLAN

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MAY GRADUATION

SLI Orientation,

Noon, S204

Extended Saturday Registration, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Extended Saturday Registration, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company



THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

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February 2010

REFUND DEALINE FOR RESIDENCY CHANGES

12TH CLASS DAY

LAST DAY TO DROP A 16-WEEK COURSE

WITHOUT A W

SLI Orientation, 3 p.m., S204

SLI Session:

The POWER o Eective Leadership!

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

Student Government General Meeting,

Noon, X2004

Counseling Center SkillsShopGot Goals?

Noon-1 p.m., S003

FREE HIV Testing, S072

Call 972-860-4195 or appointment


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

SLI: Dialogue with Martha Sanchez Metzger,

DCCCD Board o Trustees Member

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

Student Government Advisor & Ocers/Senators

Meeting

Noon, S204


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

Guest Speaker: The Honorable Judge Patty Larson

Justice o the Peace Precinct 6, Denton County, TX

The Role o a Judge in the Judicial System

10:30 a.m., S220

Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Bldg. S Parking Lot

Student Government General Meeting, noon, S204

International Movement or Peace Among People Meeting - IMPP,

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA


Whats Your Style? Learning How You Learn

1:30-2:30 p.m., S003

Student Government Advisor and Ocers/Senators

Meeting

Noon, S204


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA



How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration

Study Strategies

4-5 p.m., S220

25 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR 16

COURSES


Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Bldg. S Parkin

Service-Learning Enrollment Period Ends


From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking

Strategies

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

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Feb. 22-26, 2010 Career Center Spotlight on Automotive Technology, Bldgs. S & Q


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SLI Orientation, 1:30 & 5:30 p.m., S204


70 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR 16-WEEK

COURSES


FIRST TUITION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE

Service-Learning Site Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Services Center


Guest Speaker: The Honorable Representative

Raael Anchia

Texas State Representative, District 103

The Importance o Civic Engagement / Public

Service

10:30 a.m., S220


SLI: TLC Leadership Conerence

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar Valley College

SLI: Indoor Challenge Leadership/

Team Building, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,

Group Dynamix, Carrollton

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY4

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Gallery Schedule orFeb. 8 - March 3

Forum Gallery: Benito HuertaStudio Gallery: Enrique Fernandez Cervantes

Receptions: Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m.


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March 2010

CLASSES RESUME

Womens History Month Fair

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bldg. S Lobby

SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES

Limited Hours o Services March 15-19,

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLASSES RESUME


Senators Meeting

Noon, S204


Meeting -IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA


Noon, X2004


Reaching New Heights: Critical Thinking Skills

4-5 p.m., S003

International Movement or Peace Among People Meeting -

IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

Theatre Auditions

7 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205



Senators Meeting

Noon, S204


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

SLI Workshop: Gold Medal Resumes

1:30-3 p.m., S220


Noon, X2007

Counseling Center SkillsShopDeveloping and Maintaining Healthy

Relationships

Noon-1 p.m., S003




Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA


Less Stress, More Success

Noon-1 p.m., S204

Guest Speaker: Michael Cox

The Ascension o DFW: How to Keep a Go

Thing Going,

10:30 a.m., K234

Theatre Auditions




College and Majors Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Services Center

Health Fair, Student Services Center

Guest Speaker: Tim Skorick

Inormation Technology Security Consultant

Cyber Terrorism: The Non-Tempest in a Non-Teapot

Noon, K234


Crunch Time! Motivational Strategies

1:30-2:30 p.m., S220

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SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES


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DCCCD Conerence Day/Proessional Development

Day

NO CLASSES

Theatre Brookhaven



50+ Program Presentation: Gold Medal Resumes

6:30-8 p.m., Room S220


Theatre Brookhaven



SLI Session: Leadership in the Workplace

5:30-7 p.m., B304


50+ Program Presentation: Gold Medal Resume

Review

6:30-8 p.m., S220

Theatre Auditions



Faculty Proessional Development Day

NO CLASSES

Theatre Brookhaven



Theatre Brookhaven



SPRING HOLIDAY

CAMPUS CLOSED

Amidon/Beauchamp Dinner

Honoring DCCCD Student Leaders o the Year

6:30 p.m., TBA

Theatre Brookhaven



Theatre Brookhaven

2:30 p.m., Perormance Hall


Theatre Brookhaven



Theatre Brookhaven



City o Dallas Water-Wise Gardening Seminars,

9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m., Perormance Hall

Free and open to public

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY4

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Gallery Schedule or March 11 - April 8Forum Gallery: Southern Graphics Council Traveling Exhibition

Studio Gallery: Todd AndersonReceptions: Mar. 11, 6-8 p.m.

March 15-19: LIMITED HOURS OF SERVICESMonday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

U.S. Census 2010 Awareness Month


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April 2010

CLASSES RESUME

Guest Speaker: Dr. Asad Hayauddin

Consel or Trade and Commerce,

Consulate o Pakistan in Chicago

The Role o Technology in the U.S.-Pakistan

Foreign Policy Relationship

Noon, K234


Noon, X2007


How to Be a Team Playa: Communication and

Confict Resolution Skills

3-4 p.m., S003






Senators Meeting

Noon, S204


Meeting - IMPP

12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA

STUDENT LEADERS CELEBRATION

6:30 p.m., DOUBLETREE HOTEL

Student GovernmentGeneral Meeting, noon,

X2007

Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bldg. S Parking Lot


How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentation and

Study Strategies

1:30-2:30 p.m., S003



Student Government Advisorand Ocers/

Senators Meeting

Noon, S204



SLI Workshop: Confict Resolution

1:30-3 p.m., TBA

International Day

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Commons Courtyard


Got Goals

4-5 p.m., S220


GRADUATION PARTY

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Commons Courtyard

Service-Learning Refection Session

1:30 p.m., S204


From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking

gies

Noon-1 p.m., S204


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APRIL 6-8, SPRING CAREER W

Gallery Schedule or April 28 - May 11Forum Gallery + Studio Gallery:

2010 Juried Art Student ExhibitionReception: May 5, noon-1:30 p.m.


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Spring Career Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Student Services Center


FINAL TUITION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE


U. S. Census Day

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE W FOR

16-WEEK COURSES




4 p.m., S204


Theatre Brookhaven



HOLIDAY

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Dancers Theatre




Noon, S204

Theatre Brookhaven



Dancers Theatre



Dancers Theatre



Music Department

BHC Chamber Ensembles Concert




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December 2008


Noon, X2007


1:30 p.m., S204



Student Government Advisor and Oers/Senators

Meeting, Noon, S204




4 p.m., S2043

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Emergency/Crisis Procedure Parking PolicyBrookhaven College has crisis procedures in place to

helpensurethesafetyofstudentsduringanemergency.Anemergency/crisisprocedurechartispostedineach

campusclassroom.Evacuationsignsineachbuilding

indicate evacuation routes and assembly points, and

building coordinators are designated in all facilities

toassiststudentsandemployeesinanemergency.A

brochure for students with additional information

about the Brookhaven College evacuation plan is

available in Student Life, Room S201. Information

aboutemergenciesalsomaybeavailablebycallingthe

StudentInclementWeatherandEmergencyInformation

Hotlineat972-860-4200.

BrookhavenCollegehastwo

reserved-parkingareas: oneisinthelotlabeledEast-1and

theotherisinthelotlabeledWest

These two areas are for Brookhav

Collegefacultyandstaffmembers.Ea

semesterdriverswhodonotdisplay

BrookhavenCollegeemployeeparkingdecalareiss

acitationbythePoliceDepartmentforparkingavehi

in the areas that are reserved for employees. T

procedurehasbeenthepolicyatBrookhavenColle

formanyyears.The full Parking Policy is online at http://wwbrookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/police/parking.aspx.

NOTE:Speedlimitoncampusis20mphandreduce

10mphintheparkinglots.

ParkingdecalsforBrookhavenCollegeemployees

FREE and available at the Police Department Of

Bldg.B,RoomB200.

Student Inclement Weather andEmergency Inormation Hotline

972-860-4200www.BrookhavenCollege.edu

May 2010

FINAL EXAMS, May 10-13

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Gallery Schedule or May 28 - Jun. 5Forum Gallery: Carrollton-Farmers Branch High School AP Art ExhibitionStudio Gallery: W.T. White High School Art Students

Receptions: May 27, 6-8 p.m.


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Theatre Brookhaven



16-WEEK SEMESTER ENDS

2010 COMMENCEMENT

Limited Hours o Service, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.


SLI Awards Lunch

Noon, Room S220

Theatre Brookhaven



Theatre Brookhaven



Music Department BHC Choir Concert



Theatre Brookhaven

2:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205


Music Dept. presents Jazz Big Band Concert


Theatre Brookhaven, 8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room



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Parking ViolationsThefollowingaretheproceduresforparkingviolators

atBrookhavenCollege. 1. Each semester, during the rst two weeks

ofclasses,therstviolationwillresultinaWarning

Citation.

2. Thesecondviolationof thesamevehiclewill

result in a citation, AND the placement of a wheel-

immobilizingdeviceonthevehicle.

Theciteddriver/ownerofthevehiclehavinga wheel-

immobilizingdeviceonitwillberequiredtopayane

fortheparkinginfraction.Finesmustbepaidatthe

Brookhaven College Cashiers window in the Student

ServicesCenter,BuildingS.Tohavethedeviceremoved,thedrivermustbringthereceiptforthepaidnetothe

BrookhavenCollegePoliceDepartment,locatedinBldg.

B,RoomB200.

3. The third week of classes, all violations will

resultinacitationandne,ANDtheplacementofa

wheel-immobilizingdeviceonthevehicle.

4. Afterhavingawheel-immobilizingdeviceona

vehicle,anysubsequentviolationwillresultinthecar

beingTOWEDattheownersexpense.


IMPORTANT:Grade reports will not be mailed. Check your grades at

www.eConnect.dcccd.edu!

Theatre Brookhaven, 2:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205


Volunteer to be aConversation Partner

Learnaboutotherculturesandshareyour

Americanexperiencewithstudentswhoarefromothercountries.Volunteerforonehour

ofconversationperweekthisfall.

Formoreinformation

pleasecall972-860-4324

ore-mai

[email protected]


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What Resources Are Available?

ADMISSIONS/ REGISTRARTheAdmissions/RegistrarsOfce,RoomS052,isresponsiblefor

studentrecords.Contactthisofceforthefollowing:registration,

address or name changes, residency questions, evaluation of

credits from other schools, graduation information, verication

of enrollment,Brookhaven College transcripts and admissionto

theNursingProgram.Call972-860-4883or860-4884ore-mail

[email protected].

ADVISING AND COUNSELING CENTERTheAdvisingandCounselingCenter,RoomS113,maintainsateam

ofadvisorstoassiststudentswith:

academicadvisementanddegreeplanning,

transferabilityguidelinesandadmissionsinformationfor

othercollegesanduniversities,

referralsfortutoring,studyskillsorotherspecialservices;

informationaboutassessments,TSIrequirements,prerequisite

requirementsanddrop/withdrawalpolicies.

For quick questions, students may see an advisor on a walk-

inbasis.Forlong-rangeplanningoradvising,pleasemakean

appointmentwithanadvisorbycalling972-860-4830ore-mailbhcAdvising@dcccd.edu.

BROOKHAVEN COURIERTheBrookhaven Courier,RoomB212,isthestudentnewspaperand

ispublishedtwicemonthlyduringthefallandspringsemesters.

TheCourierwelcomesfeedbackandstoryideasfromreadersand

accepts commercial advertising. For information, contact the

Courierstudentadvisor,LarieEngles,at972-860-4787ore-mail

[email protected].

BROOKHAVEN STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONTheBSGAservesasavoicefortheBrookhavenCollegestudent

body and as a liaison with the college administration. BSGAmembers take on special student projects and serve on many

college decision-making committees. For more information,

contactStudentLife,RoomS201,at972-860-4117ore-mail

[email protected].

BUSINESS OFFICEVisit thecashierswindows of theBusinessOfce for questions

regardingtuitionpaymentsandmore.Cashiersstaffcanhelpyou

withtuitionpaymentcollection,explainingandmonitoringtuition

installmentplans,refundpayments,returnedchecks,HigherOne:

DCCCDMoneyCardandblockrestrictions.Youalsocanpurchase

special eventtickets. Student club members and sponsorsmay

inquireabouttravelandpurchasingguidelinesthoughtheBusinessOfceaswell.Formoreinformation,contacttheBusinessOfce,

RoomS060,at972-860-4819ore-mail

[email protected].

CAREER CENTERTheCareerDevelopmentCenter,RoomS065,assistsstudentsw

making career decisions, learning lifelong job search skills

ndingemployment.Jobopportunitiescanbefoundthrough

campusrecruitingorourjoblistingservices.Alsowithinthecen

arecareercounselingservicesincludingcareertests,consultati

withcareercounselors(includingrsumwriting,mockintervi

andinterviewingassistance)andaccesstotwocomputerizedcarplanningprograms.Computersareavailableforrsumwrit

andInternetjobsearches.Forinformation,call972-860-4894

[email protected].

COLLEGE LEARNING SKILLS COURSES, CLSThesecoursesaredesignedtosupplementtheinstructionof

classroomteacher. Theyare one-credit,college-levelcourse

which students receive one-on-one instruction from a degr

teacher. Improvement of these skills has been proven to

benecial to student performance in subjects such as Engl

psychology, history, sociology, business and government

includes options such as writing essays and research pap

studying/readingtextbooks,takingnotes,preparingfortestsmanaging time. Students may register until midsemester in

AdvisingandCounselingCenter,RoomS113,ortheMulticultu

Center, Room S136. This tutorial is highly exible in that i

designedspecicallyforthelearningandschedulingneedsof

student.Toscheduleorcancelappointments,calltheHelpDes

RoomJ122at972-860-4782.Foradditionalinformation,cont

972-860-4875.

COLLEGE ORIENTATIONThisservice,locatedinRoomS062,isavailableforallstude

entering Brookhaven College for the rst time. Informat

provided includes: managing home and school, reading

courseschedulebook,consideringdegreeoptions,understandtheCore Curriculum, using campus resources,preparing for

ACCUPLACER(collegeentranceassessment),etc.Forinformat

contactorientationstaffat972-860-4782or972-860-4359.

COMMUNICATIONS/COMPUTER LABThisopencomputerlab,locatedinRoomJ122,isavailablefor

BrookhavenCollegestudentswhoneedtotypepapers,doInte

research,oraccesseCampus.Itisalearningsupportcenter

is hometo inexpensive, exible, college learning-skillscour

one-creditcoursesinwhichstudentsreceiveone-on-onehel

studyskills,testpreparation,notetaking,textbookreading,t

management, essay writing, research paper organization m

anything!ItofferscomputersoftwaresuchasWord,Excel,AccandPowerPoint.ItistheidealplacetosearchtheInternetor

upane-mailaccount.Alsoavailableisavarietyofmaterials

studentuse,primarilyintheareasofreading,writing,studysk

andlanguageimprovement.Forinformation,calltheHelpD

at972-860-4782.

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COUNSELING SERVICESBrookhaven College Counseling Center provides services and

programsthathelpstudentsmaintaintheiremotionalwell-being

inordertoachievetheireducationalgoals.LicensedProfessional

Counselorshelp studentsadjusttochange, manage anxiety and

depression,developcommunicationskills,handlefamilystressors,

workthroughloss,exploreandimprovetheirrelationships,and

manage stress. Counselors also help students develop successstrategies, which include test-taking, study skills, goal setting,

moneymanagement,andnote-taking.Informationdiscussedwith

acounselorisprivateandcondential,unlessitinvolvespotential

dangertoself,others,oritinvolveschildorelderabuse.Call972-

860-4830, e-mail [email protected]

outmorebygoingtohttp://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/

counseling/counseling.aspx.

EXCELEXCEL is a multi-service support program for rst-generation,

low-income or disabled college students who are interested in

earningbachelorsdegrees.Studentswhoqualifymaybeassisted

in academic advising, tutoring, transfer information, universitytours,nancialaidsearchandculturalenrichmentactivities.For

moreinformation,call972-860-4674,[email protected]/SpecialServicesOfce,RoomS124.

EXERCISE FACILITIESCampus facilities include: two-mile jogging trail, gymnasium

containing six basketball goals, a tness lab and tennis courts.

Brookhaven College students and staff may use the facilities

duringlistedopentimes.Locks,lockersandtowelsareavailable

foruseinthemensandwomensdressingrooms.Forinformation,

pleasecall972-860-4120or 972-860-4127. Duetoconstruction

oncampus,portionsofthejoggingtrailmaybeinaccessibleat

varioustimes.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICETheFinancialAid Ofce, RoomS015,helps studentsmeettheir

educationalexpensesbyawardinggrants,loansandscholarships

and by coordinating on-campus part-time employment. The

application process for nancial aid takes approximately two

to three months. Funds for campus-based aid are limited and

applications are reviewed on a rst-come-rst-serve basis.

Students can look onthe Internetat www.studentaid.ed.gov for

theFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid.Studentsalsocan

completebothEntranceandExitCounselingbygoingto

www.mapping-your-uture.org.Calltheofceat972-860-4110,or

sendane-mailtobhcFinAid@dcccd.eduforinformation.StudentswhoattendapublicschoolinDallasCountymaybeeligiblefora

RisingStarScholarship.

HEALTH CENTERThe Health Center, Room S072, provides condential he

counseling,educationalprogramming,emergencyrstaid,ov

the-counter medication and free testing for tuberculosis

pregnancy.TheHealthCenteralsooffersforacostimmunizati

to students in the Nursing, Radiologic Sciences and EM

Paramedicineprograms.Thecenterisstaffedbyregisterednur

Areferrallistofareaphysiciansisavailable.Thestaffcanasswith inquiries about health-related topics, health insurance

wellnessprojects.Call972-860-4195,ore-mail

[email protected].

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSBefore graduating from high school, students can earn coll

credit.Dualcreditallowsstudentstoearnbothhighschoolcr

andcollegecreditforthesameclass.Techprepclassesallowy

tobankcollegecreditearnedinyourhighschoolclasses.

more information about these programs, call 972-860-4241

[email protected].

HONORSBrookhavenCollegehonorscoursesprovidearigorousacadeexperience and stimulating interaction with faculty and fel

students.Theclassesaresmaller,emphasizereective,analyti

andinteractivelearningstylesandincludeeldtrips,guestlectu

andseminars.Honorscourseswillbedesignatedassuchonstud

transcripts.Foravailabilityandinformationabouthonorscour

call972-860-4652,[email protected].

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSBrookhaven College has competitive teams in the follow

intercollegiatesports:mensbasketball,mens baseball,wome

soccerandwomensvolleyball.Forinformation,visittheAthl

DepartmentOfce,RoomT316,orcall972-860-4121.

LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER, LRC THE LIBRARYThelibrary,RoomsL200andL350,isa supermarketofresour

forlearning.Besidesbooks,videos,magazinesandnewspap

thelibrary hasmorethan110 Web and other online databa

Almostallofthesearefulltext,includingInfoTracsOneFile,

New York Times, Opposing Viewpoints, The Wall Street Jour

andHealthReferenceCenter.Youalsocanaccessallofthese

text databases from home through the librarys home page.

wedonthavetheinformation,youcanrequestbooksorjourn

fromotherlibraries.Photocopymachinesareavailableasw

Note:Tocheckoutmaterials,aStudentI.D.isrequired.Call9

860-4862forassistance.

IMPORTANT:Grade reports will not be mailed.

Check your grades at www.eConnect.dcccd.edu


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MATH LABTheMathLab,RoomK137,isalearningsupportcenterforstudents

enrolledinaBrookhavenCollegemathematicscourse.Thecenter

isavailabletohelpyouwithallofyourmathneeds.Usetutorial

softwareandcheckouttextbooksandsolutionsmanualstousein

themathlab,orreceiveassistancefromtutorswithhomeworkand

helpstudyingforthatnextbigtest.Formoreinformation,e-mail

[email protected].

MULTICULTURAL CENTERThe Multicultural Center, Room S136, advises all new and

continuinginternationalstudentsandstudentsforwhomEnglishis

nottheirrstlanguage.Thecenterisresponsiblefortheprocessing

andadmissionofstudentsonavarietyofvisasincludingtheF-1

StudentVisa.AdvisorsaretrainedtodeterminethelevelofEnglish

prociencyofastudentandrecommendtheappropriateprogram,

whichcouldbeanyofthefollowing:EnglishforSpeakersofOther

LanguagesCredit,IntensiveEnglishProgram,andESOLnoncredit

throughtheContinuingEducationDivision.Call972-860-4192or

[email protected].

POLICE DEPARTMENTThe Brookhaven College Police Department is charged with the

personalsafetyofstudents,employeesandvisitors.Thedepartment

includes 14 peace ofcers, one safety ofcer, one department

assistantandeightdispatchersincommunicationswhodispatch

callstoallpolicedepartmentsintheDCCCD.Thedepartmentis

staffed24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.Foot,automobileand

bicycle units perform patrols of the campus. The Brookhaven

Collegepoliceofcershavefullarrestandenforcementauthority

and possess all the powers, privileges and immunities accorded

policeofcersinandbythestateofTexas.Thecollegepolicealso

provide additional services to the college community, including

butnotlimitedtothefollowing:lostandfounddepartment;auto

lockouts,batteryjumpsandescorts;emergencymessagesdelivered

to students (life-or-death medical emergencies only); crime

prevention and awareness programs; and hazardous materials

training.Helpkeep BrookhavenCollege safe: report suspicious

persons,activityand/orcriminalactivity.Callyourcampuspolice

by dialing 911 from any campus phone or 972-860-4290 from

an off-campus phone, visit Room B200, or send an e-mail to

[email protected].

POSTING INFORMATION, SELLING ON CAMPUSStudentLife,RoomS201,approvesallnoticespostedoncollege

bulletin boards. Special bulletin boards are designated for

roommatenoticesandoff-campusandculturalactivities.Notices

willremainpostedonemonthandmaynotexceed81/2x11inches.Additionally,StudentLifemaintainslistingsofroommatenotices

andtypingservices.StudentLifealsocoordinatesthedistribution

ofinformationoncampus.Nosaleofcommercialmerchandise

orservicesispermittedoncampus;however,commercialadsare

acceptedbythe Brookhaven Courier,thestudentnewspaper.For

adrates,[email protected].

STUDENTS 50 +Courses designed for students 50 years or older are schedu

duringthedayoncampusandtaughtbyexperiencedfacultyw

havetimetointeractwithyou.Personalassistanceisgivenw

admissionandregistration.Youmaybeeligibleforawaive

tuition.Formoreinformationaboutthis,ortoreceiveasched

ofcourses,call972-860-4698or972-860-4807,orsendane-m

[email protected],RooM203andM211A.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTSTheBrookhavenCollegeSchooloftheArts,BCSA,annuallyprese

ashowcaseofnationallyrenownedandBrookhavenCollegevi

artists, musicians, entertainers and new artistic talent. B

alsosupportslecturesandworkshopsinthearts,humanities

culturalstudiesthat encouragepublicinterestand participat

Forticketinformation,contacttheBoxOfceat972-860-411

[email protected].

SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM

The Brookhaven College Service-Learning Program provopportunitiesforstudentstoparticipateinmeaningfulcommu

service and connect it with course objectives. Contact y

instructorstondoutiftheyofferservice-learningintheirco

or contact Student Life at 972-860-4525, visit Room S201

[email protected].

SMOKING POLICYAll Brookhaven College campus buildings and grounds

nonsmoking areas with the exception of eight locations

are designated for smokers. Visit the Smoking Policy on

BrookhavenCollegeWebsitetoseeamap.Theonlyareaswh

smokingispermittedareasfollow.

SPECIAL SERVICES/DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICESBrookhaven College, in compliance with the Americans w

DisabilitiesActandSection504oftheRehabilitationAct,assu

access to college programs andfacilities. TheSpecial Servi

DisabilitySupportServicesDepartmentoffersavarietyofsuppservicestoenablestudentswithdisabilitiestoparticipateinthe

rangeofcollegeexperiences.Studentsmustprovidedocumenta

oftheirdisabilityandmustinitiatetherequestforservicesw

the Special Services Department. RehabilitationSpecialists

evaluatethedocumentation,meetwiththestudent,andcoordin

the accommodations. Services may include assistance w

scheduling,registrationandclassaccess;readersandnotetak

testing accommodations; interpreters or CART Writers for

hearingimpaired,etc.Formoreinformation,call972-860-46

[email protected],orvisitRoomS124.

NorthsideofBuildingK,approximately30feetawayfrom

thedoorsnexttothewall;

NorthwestcornerofBuilding

Q,approximately30feetaway

fromthedoors;

InternationalCourtyardarea,

rstlevel;

GrassyareabetweenbuildinFandH;

Coveredareaonthewestsi

ofBuildingS,loadingdockare

SouthsideofBuildingB,n

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STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSStudentclubsandorganizationsallowindividualstodiscoverand

improvespecialinterestsandskillsandtoassumeleadershiproles

inthecollegecommunity. Studentsinterestedinforminga club

maypickupaClubsandOrganizationsHandbookinStudentLife,

RoomS201.Formoreinformation,call972-860-4115.

STUDENT COMPUTER CENTER / LANGUAGE LABAvailable for use by any Brookhaven College student. Word

processing, Internet access and other programs are available.

LocatedinRoomJ122.Callforinformationat972-860-4782.

Note:BrookhavenCollegeStudentI.D.required.Amodern,fully

equippedWorldLanguageLabisavailablefortheuseandbenet

ofworldlanguage studentsat Brookhaven College. Located in

RoomJ104,thelabistheprimarylocationwherestudentspractice

listeningandspeakingskillsintheirtargetlanguage.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEThe Brookhaven College Student Leadership Institute provides

leadership training for currently enrolled Brookhaven Collegestudents.Theprogramisdesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopskills

toenhancetheirpersonaldevelopmentandaugmenttheirabilities

toassumeleadershiprolesoncampusandinthecommunity.For

applicationinformation,contactStudentLife,RoomS201,orcall

972-860-4115.

STUDENT LIFEStudentLife,formerlycalledSPAR,RoomS201,isaunique,vital

component of the learning experience at Brookhaven College.

Throughawidevarietyofprogramsandspecialeventsbothinand

outoftheclassroom,andoff-campus,StudentLifeinvitesstudents

toparticipatefullyincollegelife.SomeoftheservicesStudentLife

offersinclude:guestspeakers,performances,StudentLeadershipInstitute, Service-Learning, Student Ambassadors, Brookhaven

StudentGovernmentAssociation,studentI.D.cards,studentclubs

andorganizations,publicityforcampusevents,copymachineand

bulletinboardposting.Forfurtherinformation,call972-860-4115

[email protected].

TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION ASSESSMENT/ACCUPLACERAdiagnostictesttoassesstheacademicskillsofstudentsentering

Texaspubliccollegesanduniversitiesisrequired.Itspurposeisto

determineifstudentshavethereading,writingandmathematical

skillsneededtosucceedincollegecourses.Ifstudentsscorepoorly

inoneor moreof the tested areas, studentsmaybe requiredto

enroll either in developmental study courses or to participatein other remedial efforts until students have met prerequisite

requirementsinreading,writingandmathematics.

The ACCUPLACER is a state-approved assessment test. It

maybetakenintheTestingCenteruponreferralbyanadvisor.

ACCUPLACER is a computerized test of reading, writing and

mathematics.Italsoincludesatimedwritingsample.Students

may be enrolled in developmental study courses if they score

poorlyinoneormoreofthetestedareas.

FormoreinformationaboutTexasSuccessInitiativerequireme

orACCUPLACER,visittheAdvisingandCounselingCenter,Ro

S113,[email protected],orcall972-860-4830.

TESTING CENTERTheTestingCenter,RoomS080,administersteststostudents

directedbyinstructorsandadvisors/counselors.Studentswho

theTestingCentermustprovidethefollowing. 1)A validpicture identication,I.D., intheform ofa curr

BrookhavenCollegestudentI.D.card,avaliddriverlicense,ava

passportormilitaryI.D.card.

2)Pens,pencils,erasersandcalculatorswhenneeded.

3)AtestingBlueBookforessaysifneeded.

The Testing Center will provide scratch paper when need

Electronic devices, such as cell phones, pagers, PDAs, m

players, etc.,are not allowed intheTesting Center. The Cen

alsoadministerspsychometrictestsuponreferralbyacouns

andcorrespondenceteststostudentstakingcoursesinuniversi

outsidetheDallasmetroplex.Formoreinformation,call

972-860-4865,[email protected].

TUTORINGAllcurrentlyenrolledBrookhavenCollegestudentshaveacces

free,openlabsstaffedwithtutoringstaff.Seethescheduleon

atwww.brookhavencollege.edu/studentssvcs/tutoring/schedule.aspx.

Inaddition,studentswhoqualifyforparticipationintheEX

program may receive free one-on-one tutoring. For m

informationontheEXCELprogram,visitprogramsWebsite

go to Room S124 for further details and to apply. Additio

information on tutoring, including how to become a tutor

availableatwww.BrookhavenCollege.edu ontheTutorialServ

Webpage.ClickonTintheA-ZindexandselectTutoring.

WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONLifelonglearningandworkforcedevelopmentcoursesareavailathroughtheWorkforceandContinuingEducationDivision,Ro

S022. Noncredit courses are taught year-round on the m

campusandatareahighschools.Careerprogramsandperso

enrichment courses also are available. Workforce developm

and specialized technical training are offered on site thro

contractingwithbusinesses.Aprintedscheduleispublishedsev

timesayearandanonlinescheduleiscontinuouslyupdated.

moreinformation,call972-860-4600orcontact

[email protected],call972-860-4715.

Need a quick course?Check out the Credit Course Schedule

online or FLEX TERM coursessorted by month!

Many courses o six, eight and 10 weeksduration are available.

Questions? Call 972-860-4883.


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Academic Programs/Advising

Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830

EXCEL and Special Services S124 860-4626

Multicultural Center S136 860-4192

Accidents

Police Department B200 911 or 860-4290

Athletics

Athletics T316 860-4121

Books

Bookstore, on campus S238 484-7652

Fax: 972-247-7633

Bulletin Boards

Student Lie S201 860-4115

Business Ofce Services/Cashier

Tuition, reund, payment options,

restrictions on account, returned checks,

special event tickets and S060 860-4819

Higher One: DCCCD Money Card 1-877-211-2694

Bus Service to Brookhaven College

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART 214-979-1111

Career Counseling

Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830Career Center S065 860-4894

College Orientation or First-Time-In-College Students

eConnect Online Registration Center S062 860-4359

Credit Courses

Concurrent Enrollment S040 860-4651



Senior Adults/Students 50+ M203 860-4698/4807

Degree Inormation



Distance Learning/Telecourses Registration

Admissions General Ino S052 860-4883/4884

DCCCD Hotline 669-6400

eConnect Online Registration

eConnect Online Registration Center S062 860-43

Emergency Message Delivery

Police Department B200 860-42

EmploymentOn-campus

Financial Aid S015 860-41

Career Development Center S065 860-48

O-campus

Career Development Center S065 860-48

Financial Aid Ofce

Financial Aid Ofce S015 860-41

Scholarships S015 860-46

Loans S015 860-46

Rising Star Program S133 860-41Workorce and Continuing Education

Noncredit Financial Aid S015 860-41

Food Service, Treetop Ca/Caeteria

Food Service Ofce S221 860-43

Graduation

Admissions S052 860-4883/48

Guest Speakers

Student Lie S201 860-41College Learning Skills Lab J122 860-47

Health Needs

Health Center S072 860-41

Honors Courses

Executive Dean, Special Programs T318 860-46

International Student Assistance

Multicultural Center - ESOL S136 860-41

Language Lab J104 860-47

Library

Circulation / Reserves / Periodicals L200 860-48

Reerence L350 860-48

Lost and Found

Police Department B200 860-42

Whom Do I Ask About...? All phone numbers are area code 972


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Noncredit Courses

Workorce and Continuing Education S040 860-4600

Parking - Citation Payment

Cashier S060 860-4819

Payment OptionsBusiness Ofce S060 860-4819

Posters and Advertising


Publications

Catalogs and Schedules S Lobby 860-4700

Brookhaven CourierOfce B212 860-4787

Reunds

Tuition/Vending Machine S060 860-4819

Residency Inormation

Admissions S052 860-4707

Returned Check

Cashier S060 860-4819

School o the Arts

School o the Arts D123 860-4730

Special Services/Disability Support Services

Special Services S124 860-4673

Student Clubs and OrganizationsStudent I.D. Cards

Student Government


Student Newspaper

Brookhaven Courier B212 860-4787

Students 50+

Advising/Registration M203 860-4698/4807

Study Skills

Communications Lab J122 860-4782

Substance Abuse Prevention

Health Center S072 860-4195

Support Groups


Testing

Testing Center S080 860-48

Texas Success Initiative RequirementsAdmissions S045 860-47



Testing Center S080 860-48

College Learning Skills Lab J122 860-47

Tickets

Parking/Police Department B200 860-41

Perormance Events/Box Ofce C202 860-41

Special Events, Movie, Six Flags, etc./Cashier

S060 860-48

Transer Inormation



Transcripts

Admissions S052 860-4883/48


Tuition

Payment/Cashier S060 860-48Tuition Rates/Admissions S052 860-4883/48

Tutorial Assistance

Tutor Coordinator S255 860-41

Vending Machine Reund

Cashier S060 860-48

Veterans Benefts Inormation

Financial Aid/Veterans Services S015 860-46

Withdrawal

Admissions S052 860-48



Workorce and Continuing Education, CEUs

WCE Division S040 860-46

Whom Do I Ask About...? All phone numbers are area code 972


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NOTE: Ofce hours are subject to change.Ofce Room Number Phone NumberAccounting Help Desk M132 860-4376Hours are posted.

Administrative Ofces Bldg. A 860-4700M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Admissions S052 860-4883/4884M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Advising S113 860-4830M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Automotive Technology Q101 860-4189

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Automotive Lab Q110 860-4180

M-Th 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

6-9 p.m.

F 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bookstore, on campus S238 484-7652, Fax: 247-7633M & T 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

W & Th 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

F 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Box Ofce C202 860-4118M-Th 1-5 p.m.F 1-3 p.m.

Brookhaven Courier B212 860-4787M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Business Studies Division M110 860-4160M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Business Ofce S060 860-4814 / 4819

M-Th 8:30 a.m -7 p.m.F 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Career Development Center S065 860-4894M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Cashier S060 860-4819M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ofce Room Number Phone NumbCommunications Division L367 860-455

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Communications/Computer Lab

J122 860-478M-Th 7:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.F 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Computer InormationTechnology Lab P112 860-474

M-Th 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

F 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

S 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Counseling Center S113 860-483

M-Th 9 a.m.-6 p.m.F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Economics Lab M130 860-416M-Th 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

F 9 a.m.-3p.m.

ESOL Lab J105 860-42M-R 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

S 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ESOL Lab J106 860-432M-R 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

F-S 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

EXCEL Ofce S124 860-467M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Financial Aid / VA S015 860-411M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Food Service S221 860-435M-Th 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

F 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Health Center S072 860-419M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Health & Human ServicesDivision X1082 860-786

M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Ofce Room Number Phone NumberHuman Resources Ofce A235 860-4813

M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Language Lab J104 860-4726M-Th 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

F-S 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Library, LRC L200-L350 860-4862M-Th 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

F 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

S 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Marketing & Management Lab M206 860-4173M-Th 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9 p.m.

F 9 a.m.-noon

Math Lab K137 860-4759

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.F-S 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Math and Science Division K224 860-4750M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Multicultural Center S136 860-4192M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ofce Technology M128 860-4174

Hours are posted.

Photography Lab L116 860-4779M-Th 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

F 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Physical Education/Athletic Department T315 860-4120/4121

M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Police Department B200 911From o-campus: 860-4290

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year

Radiologic Sciences X3036 860-4285

Registrar S052 860-4883 / 4884M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ofce Room Number Phone NumbSchool o the Arts D123 860-473

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

School o the Arts Lab D201/202 860-474Hours are posted

Social Science Division K240 860-413M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Special Services/Disability Support Services S124 860-467

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Student I.D. Cards S201 860-41

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Student Lie S201 860-411M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Testing Center S080 860-486NOTE: The last test o the day is given one hour beore closing.

M-Th 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

F 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

S 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visual Communications Labs B213-B214 860-435M-Th noon-1:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

F 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

S noon-7 p.m.

Workorce & Continuing EducationS040 860-460

M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

World Languages L420 860-477M-Th 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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Are you interested in completing your reshman and sophomore courses? Take the Core!

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WHY COMPLETE THE CORE CURRICULUM?Studentswhoplantotransfertoafour-yearcollegeoruniversitygetmorewhentheycompletetheCore:atransferguarantee,

moneysavings,generaleducationcompletionandaccomplishment!StudentsinCareerandTechnicalEducationprogramsalsocatakeCorecoursesinadditiontothosethatpreparethemtoentertheworkforceimmediately.

TRANSFER GUARANTEE:It isastatelawthatstudentswhocompletetheDCCCDCoreCurriculumwithatleasta2.0grade

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GENERAL EDUCATION COMPLETION:SuccessfulcompletionoftheCoreCurriculumsatisesthestudentsgeneraleducation

requirementsandreceivinginstitutionscannotrequireadditional

Corecourses.

Effective summer 2005, DCCCD Core courses have college-level prerequisites in

reading, writing or math.TheBrookhavenCollegecoreof48credithoursiscomposedof

thefollowingcourses.

COMMUNICATIONS: ninecredithours English1301(AgradeofCorbettermustbeearned)

English1302 *Speech1311,1315, oranyForeignLanguageCourse1311or higher,or

AmericanSignLanguagecourse

*StudentsmustselectSpeech1311ifseekinganA.A.orA.S.degree;Students

mustalsoearnagradeofCorbetteriftheyselectSPEECH1311or1315.

MATHEMATICS: threecredithours(Selectonecourse) Math1314,1324,1332,1333,1348,1414,2342,2412,2442,orhigherlevel.

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LAB SCIENCES: eightcredithours(Selecttwocourses) Biology1406,1407,1408,1409,

Chemistry1405,1407,1411,1412, Geology1401,1403,1404,1445,

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StudentsMAYNOTusethefollowingcombinationstomeetthisrequirement:

Biology1406and1408; Chemistry1405and1411;

Physics1401and1405;Physics1401and2425;orPhysics1405and2425.

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:15credithours History1301,1302 Government2301,2302

Selectonecoursefromthefollowing Anthropology2346,2351,

Economics1303,2301,2302,2311,

Psychology2301,2314,2316, Sociology1301,1306,2319

MONEY SAVINGS: Low tuition at DCCCD saves studenmoney! Tuition for a high quality three-hour course for i

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ACCOMPLISHMENT:Withanother13hoursbeyondtheCostudentscanearnanassociatedegree.

HUMANITIES/VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS:ninecredithours(Selectonecoursefromeachofthethreegroupings)

Category I: Arts 1301, 1303, 1304, Dance 2303, Drama 1310, 23Humanities1315,Music1306,1308,1309

CategoryII:English2321,2322,2323,2326,2327,2328,2331,2332,23

Category III: Cultural Studies 2370, History 2321, 2322, 2380, 23

Philosophy1301,2306,2307,2316,2317,Religion1304

OTHER:fourcredithours PhysicalEd.1164andComputerScience1300,BCIS1405,orhigherle

COSCcourse.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE Electives-13credithours

Electivesmaynotincludecourseswiththefollowingprexes:BCIS,BIOL,CHEMCOSC,ENGR,GEOL,MATHorPHYS.Ifelectivesincludethesecourses,stude

mayprefertheAssociateinSciencesdegree.Studentsshouldchoosecoursest

t intotheir transfermajor.Pleasesee an academicadvisor for assistanceselectingelectivecourses.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCES DEGREE Electives13credithours

At least3-4 credit hoursmustbeselectedfrom thefollowing prexBCIS,BIOL,CHEM,COSC,ENGR,GEOL,MATHorPHYS.

Remaining9-10credithoursmaybeselectedfromanyothercollege-le

courses.Studentsshouldchoosecoursesthattintotheirtransfermajor.Ple

seeanacademicadvisorforassistanceinselectingelectivecourses.

NOTES: Studentsmay earnEITHERan Associate inArts ORan Associate

Sciencesdegree,BUTNOTBOTH.Onlythreeone-hourPHEDactivitycoursmaybeusedaselectives.TheGPAforgraduationisbasedonthecreditearn

forallDCCCDcollege-levelworkandforallcreditthatistransferredfromotinstitutions.Studentsmustearnatleast25percentofthecredithoursrequir

forgraduation throughinstruction (notcreditby examination) bythe collgrantingthedegree.Nomorethan25percentofthecredithoursrequired

graduation maybe earned by credit for experiential learning. Thefollow

courseswillnotcounttowardgraduationortheGPAforgraduation:cour

numberedbelow1000,Arts1170,Music1175andDrama1170.

FormoreinformationabouttheCoreCurriculum,andothertransferinformation,contactthe

AdvisingandCounselingCenterat972-860-4830,RoomS113,[email protected].

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTStudentrightsandresponsibilities:studentconduct

PURPOSE ThepurposeofpoliciesaboutstudentconductanddisciplinearetoprovideguidelinesfortheeducationalenvironmentofBrookhavenCollege.Thisenvironmentviewsstudentsinaholisticmanner,encouragingandinviting them to learn and grow independently. Such an environmentpresupposesbothrightsandresponsibilities.Freeinquiryandexpressionare essential parts of this freedom to learn, to grow, and to develop.However, thisenvironment alsodemands appropriateopportunities andconditionsintheclassroom,onthecampus,andinthelargercommunity.Studentsmustexercisethesefreedomswithresponsibility.

DEFINITIONS Denitionstobeusedinthispolicyareasfollows:

1. DesignatedadministratororDAshallmeananadministratorortheofcerorofcersdirectlyresponsibleforstudentaffairsatBrookhavenCollege.SeePolicyDNA.

POLICY DNA: PERSONNEL POSITIONS: QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES TheDistrictdirectorofhumanresourcesisresponsibleforensuringtheaccuracyandcompletenessofalljobdescriptionsandisauthorized

to promulgate procedures to evaluate current and new jobs. (Refer toCompensationGuidelinesforadditionalinformation.)

CONTRACTUAL DUTIES In additiontosuchdutiesasmaybespecically describedintheemployees position description and employment agreement, eachcontractualemployeeshallalsohavethefollowingduties:

FACULTY MEETINGS 1. FacultymeetingsareregardedasavitalDistrict-to-college,andcollege-to-college communication link. Attendance at such meetingsis mandatory. Faculty members are required to arrange personal andprofessional commitments so that attendance at such meetings ispossible.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

2. Committeeworkis essentialtothe operationof an effectiveeducationalprogram. All faculty and administrative staffmembers areexpected to participate in assigned committees and to carry out thespecicpurposesforwhichthecommitteeswereestablished.Contributionsofinstructionalpersonnelthroughcommitteeactivitiesareconsideredtobeoneessentialaspectofthecontractualcommitment.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 3. Eachcollegeisresponsibleforsettingupdeadlinesandprocedureswhichwillinsurethatproperacademicregaliaissecuredforgraduationexercises.TheBrookhavenCollegePresidentordesigneewillcoordinatethecommencementexercises.

EXTENDED-DAY ASSIGNMENTS 4. Membersof thefull-timefacultymay be required to serveintheeveningand/orweekendprogramasapartoftheirbasiccontractualduties.

OFFICE HOURS 1. Afull-timefacultymembershallmaintainpostedofcehoursofnotlessthanvehoursperweek(ormoreifprescribedbytheCollegePresident)beingnormallynotlessthanonehourperday,MondaythroughFriday. Ofcehoursforstudentconferencesshallbescheduledattimesreasonablycalculatedtomaximizeavailabilityof thefacultymembertohisorherstudents.

2. A student shall mean one who is currently enrolled atBrookhaven College. This includes credit, non-credit, and dual creditstudents,regardlessofmethodofdelivery.Thesepoliciesandregulationsshall also apply to any prospective or former student who has been

acceptedforadmissionorreadmissiontoanycomponentinstitutionwheorsheisonthecampusofanycomponentinstitution.

3. College-sponsoredactivitymeansanyactivityonoroffcamwhichisinitiated,aided,authorized,orsupervisedbythecollege. 4. AcollegeorinstitutionmeansBrookhavenCollege. 5. Collegepremisesmeansbuildingsorgroundsowned,leaoperated,controlled,orsupervisedbythecollege.

6. Published college regulation or policy means standardconductorrequirementslocatedinthe: a. Collegecatalog. b. Board of Trustees policies and administrative procedmanual. c. Studenthandbook. d. Anyotherofcialpublication.

RESPONSIBILITY Each studentshall be chargedwithnoticeand knowledgeofcontents and provisions of Brookhaven Colleges/DCCCDs poliprocedures,andregulationsconcerningstudentconduct.

Allstudentsshallobeythelaw,showrespectforproperlyconstit

authority, and observe correct standards of conduct. In additionactivitiesprohibitedbylaw(seepoliciesFLBA,et.seq.),thefollowingtypofbehaviorshallbeprohibited:

1. Intentionallycausingphysicalharm to anyperson on colpremisesorat college-sponsoredactivities,orintentionallyorrecklecausingreasonableapprehensionofsuchharmorhazing.

2. Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any weaponcollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.

3. Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any freport,warning,orthreatofre,explosion,orotheremergencyoncolpremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities. 4. Intentionallyinterferingwithnormalcollegeorcollege-sponsactivities,includingbuttolimitedto,studying,teaching,research,co

administration,orre,security,oremergencyservices.

5. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sancimposed in accordance with Brookhaven College/District poliregulationsandprocedures.

6. Unauthorized distribution or possession for purposesdistributionofanycontrolledsubstanceorillegaldrugoncollegepremoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.

7. Intentionallyormaliciouslyfurnishingfalseinformationtocollege.

8. Sexualharassment.

9. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized use of

collegedocumentorinstrumentofidentication.

10. Unauthorizeduseofcomputerhardwareofsoftware.

11. Scholasticdishonestyshallconstituteaviolationoftheserandregulationsandispunishableasprescribedby BrookhavenCollDCCCDBoardofTrusteespolicies.Scholasticdishonestyshallincludenotbelimitedto,cheatingonatest,plagiarism,andcollusion. Cheatingonatestshallinclude: a. Copyingfromanotherstudentstestpaper. b. Using test materials not authorized by the peadministeringthetest. c. All forms of academic dishonesty, including cheatfabrication,facilitatingacademicdishonesty,plagiarism,andcollusio

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d. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another studentduringatestwithoutpermissionfromthetestadministrator. e. Knowinglyusing,buying,selling,stealing,orsoliciting,inwholeorinpart,thecontentsofanunadministeredtest. f. Theunauthorizedtransportingorremoval,inwholeorinpart,ofthecontentsoftheunadministeredtest. g. Substituting for another student, or permitting anotherstudenttosubstituteforonesself,totakeatest. h. Bribinganotherpersontoobtainanunadministeredtestorinformationaboutanunadministeredtest.

POLICY FLBA: DRESS AND GROOMING Students dressorgroomingmay not materially andsubstantiallyinterferewith normal school operations.Calbillo v.San Jacinto JuniorCollege,305F.Supp.857(S.D.Tex.1969)

Plagiarismshallbedenedastheappropriating,buying,receivingasagift,orobtainingbyanymeansanothersworkandtheunacknowledgedsubmissionorincorporationofitinonesownwrittenwork.

Collusion shall be dened as the unauthorized collaborationwithanotherpersoninpreparingwrittenworkforfulllmentofcourserequirements.

12.Intentionally and substantially interfering with the freedomof expression of others on college premises or at college-sponsoredactivities.

13. Theftofpropertyorofservicesoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsored activities; having possession of stolen property on collegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.

14. Intentionallydestroyingordamagingcollegepropertyorpropertyofothersoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.

15.Failure to comply with the direction of Brookhaven Collegeofcials, including campus security/safety/police ofcers, acting inperformanceoftheirduties.

16.Violation of published college regulations or policies. Such

regulationsorpoliciesmayincludethoserelatingtoentryanduseofcollegefacilities,use ofvehiclesand mediaequipment,campusdemonstrations,misuseofidenticationcards,andsmoking.

17. Useorpossessionofanycontrolledsubstanceorillegaldrugoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.

18. Unauthorizedpresenceonoruseofcollegepremises.

19. Nonpaymentorfailuretopayanydebtowedtothecollegewithintentto defraud.(AppropriatepersonnelatBrookhavenCollegemaybedesignatedbycollegeorDistrictofcialstonotifystudentsofdishonoredchecks, library nes, nonpayment of loans, and similar debts. Suchpersonnelmaytemporarilyblockadmissionorreadmissionofastudentuntilthematterisresolved.Ifthematterisnotsettledwithinareasonabletime,suchpersonnelshallreferthemattertotheDesignatedAdministrator

forappropriateactionunderthiscode.Suchreferraldoesnotpreventorsuspendproceedingwithotherappropriatecivilorcriminalremediesbycollegepersonnel.)

20. Useorpossessionofanalcoholicbeverageoncollegepremiseswiththeexceptionof: a. specic beverage-related courses within the El CentroCollegefoodserviceprogram,or b. ac oursethatrequirestheu seofalcoholandisapprovedby theTexas Commission on LawEnforcement OfcersStandardsandEducation.

DISCIPLINE Any student violatingthis policy shallbe subject to disciplinsanctionsincludingsuspension,inaccordancewithFMbelow.

POLICY FM: AUTHORITY BrookhavenCollege/Districthasinherentauthoritytomaintainoanddisciplinestudents.Itmaydisciplinestudentsforfailingtoabiditsstandardsofconduct.Speakev.Grantham,317F.Supp.1253(S.D.M1970)

Studentswhocause disordersanddisrupt theschoolseducatienvironmentmay be disciplined. Lansdale v. TylerJunior College,F.Supp.529(E.D.Tex.1970)

Students attending the Brookhaven College/District are subjecreasonablerulesandregulationsoftheBoard.Foleyv.Benedict,55S.W805(Tex.Comm.App.1932);Calbillov.SanJacintoJuniorCollege,F.Supp.857(S.D.Tex.1969)

SUSPENSION BrookhavenCollege/Districtmaydeneoffensesforwhichsuspen(fortherestofthesemesterorforalongerperiodoftime)maybeimpand determine whether the offense has been committed. Studentsentitledtoafairnoticeorwarningofwhatconstitutesprohibitedcond

Students shallbe givena fairopportunity to demonstrateinnocencahearingbeforeschoolofcials.Studentsareentitledtodueprocedisciplinaryhearings,includingbeinggivenadequatenoticeofthehearanddenitechargesinadvanceandtherighttoafairhearingbeforeimpartial tribunal.Foley v. Benedict,55 S.W.2d 805 (Tex. Comm.A1932);Cornettev.Aldridge,408S.W.2d935(Tex.Civ.App.1966);Jenv. Louisiana State Board of Education, 506 F.2d 992 (5th Cir. 19Shamloov.MississippiStateBoardofTrustees,etc.,620F.2d515(5th1980)

EXPULSION OF CERTAIN FOREIGN STUDENTS TheBoardmayexpelfromtheDistrictanystudentwhoisacitofacountryotherthantheUnitedStatesattendingtheDistrictundnonimmigrantvisaissuedbyImmigrationandNaturalizationServicewhoisnallyconvictedofcertainoffensesdenedbystatelaw.EducatCode51.909(a.)

A violation meansan act or omission which is contrarypublishedcollegeregulationorpolicy.

Sanctionsforviolationsofprohibitedconductfor(1)through(6)resultinexpulsion;for(7)through(13)mayresultinsuspension;forthrough(20)mayresultinsanctionsotherthanexpulsionorsuspensi

Repeatedoraggravatedviolationsofanyprovisionofthiscodealsoresultinexpulsionorsuspensionorintheimpositionofsuchlepenaltiesasareappropriate.

Aggravated violationmeans a violation which resulted or foreseecouldhaveresultedinsignicantdamagetopersonsorpropertyorwotherwiseposedasubstantialthreattothestabilityandcontinuancnormalcollegeorcollege-sponsoredactivities.

DISCIPLINE AND PENALTIES InterpretationofRegulations:Disciplinaryregulationsatthecolaresetforthinwritinginordertogivestudentsgeneralnoticeofprohibconduct.Theregulationsshouldbereadbroadlyandarenotdesignedenemisconductinexhaustiveterms.

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STUDENT PARTICIPATION Studentsareaskedtoassumepositionsofresponsibilityinthecollegejudicialsysteminorderthattheymightcontributetheirskillsandinsightsto the resolution of disciplinary cases. Final authority in disciplinarymatters,however,isvestedintheBrookhavenCollegeadministrationandintheDCCCDBoardofTrustees.

STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS Studentswho allegedly violate BrookhavenCollege/Districtpolicyare entitled to fair and equitable proceedings. The focusof inquiry indisciplinaryproceedingsshallbetheguiltorinnocenceofthoseaccusedofviolatingdisciplinary regulations. Formalrulesof evidenceshall notbeapplicable,norshalldeviationsfromprescribedproceduresnecessarilyinvalidate a decision or proceeding, unless signicant prejudice to astudentrespondentorthecollegemayresult.

ACCOUNTABILITY Students maybeaccountable to both civilauthorities andtothecollegeforactsthatconstituteviolationsoflawandthiscode.Disciplinaryaction at the college shall normally proceed during the pendency ofcriminalproceedingsandshallnotbesubjecttochallengeonthegroundthatcriminalchargesinvolvingthesameincidenthavebeendismissedorreduced.StudentswhoparticipateinacollegecoursethroughtheR.JanLeCroyCenterforEducationalTelecommunicationsaresubjecttothecode

ofstudentconductandareassignedacollegeforthatpurpose.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS INVESTIGATION,CONFERENCE AND COMPLAINT When the Brookhaven College Designated Administrator receivesinformation that a student has allegedly violated a published collegeregulationor policy, theDesignatedAdministratorshall investigatetheallegedviolation,whichmayincludeadiscussionwithastudent.Aftercompleting the preliminaryinvestigation, the Designated Administratormay:

1. Dismiss the allegation as unfounded, either before or afterconferringwiththestudent;or

2.Proceedadministratively,whichincludesasummons,conference,anddisposition.

3.Uponappeal,prepareacomplaintbasedontheallegedviolationforuseindisciplinaryhearingsalongwithalistofwitnessesanddocumentaryevidencesupportingtheallegation. 4. The Designated Administrator will notify the individual wholedthecomplaintofthedispositionofthecomplaint.IftheDesignatedAdministrator dismisses the allegation, the individual may appeal, inwriting,tothePresidentofBrookhavenCollegewithinveworkingdaysafterdisposition. The Brookhaven College President or a designee may suspend astudentimmediatelyandwithoutpriornoticeforaninterimperiodpendingdisciplinary proceedings, when there is evidence that the continuedpresenceofthestudenton collegepremisesposesasubstantialthreattohimselforherself,toothers,ortothestabilityandcontinuanceofnormalcollegefunctions.Astudentwhoissuspendedonaninterimbasisshallbe

givenanopportunitytoappearbeforethepresidentoradesigneewithinveworkingdaysfromtheeffectivedateoftheinterimsuspension.AhearingwiththePresidentshallbelimitedtothefollowingissuesonly:

1. The reliability of the information concerning the studentsconduct,includingthematterofhisorheridentity;and

2. Whethertheconductandsurroundingcircumstancesreasonablyindicatethatthestudentscontinuedpresenceoncollegepremisesposesasubstantialthreattohimselforherself,toothers,ortothestabilityandcontinuanceofnormalcollegefunctions.

Afterthehearing,theBrookhavenCollegePresidentordesigneemodifytheinterimsuspensionasreasonabletoprotectthestudent,puandcollege.

No person shall search a students personal possessions forpurposeofenforcingthiscodeunlessthestudentspriorpermissionbeenobtainedorunlessalawenforcementofcerconductsthesearchauthorizedbylaw.

SUMMONS TheBrookhavenCollegeDesignatedAdministratorshallsummstudentregardinganallegedviolationofthiscodebysendingthestualetter.Thelettershallbesentbycertiedmail,returnreceiptrequesaddressedtothestudentathisorherlastknownaddressasitappeintherecordsoftheAdmissions/RegistrarsOfceorshallbedelivpersonallytothestudent.

Thelettershalldirectastudenttoappearataspecictimeandpnot less than ve working days afterthe date ofthe letter, unlessstudentcanshowgoodcauseasprescribedbelow.Thelettershalldescbrieythe allegedviolationandcitethepublishedcollegeregulatiopolicywhichallegedlyhasbeenviolated.

TheDesignatedAdministratorhas authorityto placea studen

disciplinaryprobationifthestudentfails,withoutgoodcause,tocomwitha letter ofsummons, orto apply sanctionsagainst the studenprovidedinthiscode.

DISPOSITION Ataconferencewithastudentinconnectionwithanallegedviolaofthiscode,theDesignatedAdministratorshallprovidethestudentwacopyofthiscodeanddiscussadministrativedispositionoftheallviolation. 1. If astudent acceptstheadministrative disposition,the stushallsigna statementthatheorsheunderstandsthecharges,hisorrighttoahearingortowaivesame,andthepenaltyorpenaltiesimpoandthatheorshewaivestherighttoappeal.Thestudentshallreturnsigned formby 5 p.m.of theday following administrative dispositFailuretoreturnthisform,waivesthestudentsrighttoappeal. 2. If a student refuses administrative disposition of the all

violation, the student is entitled to a hearing as provided herein.DesignatedAdministratorshallnotethedateofrefusalinwritingandstudentshallacknowledgeinwritingsuchdate.

3. Administrativedispositionmeans: a. The voluntary acceptance of the penalty or penaprovidedinthiscode. b. OtherappropriatepenaltiesadministeredbytheDesignAdministrator. c. Without recourse by the student to hearing procedprovidedherein.

The Designated Administrator shall prepare an accurate, wrisummary of each administrative disposition and send a copy tostudent(and,ifthestudentisaminor,totheparentorguardianofstudent),tothedirectoroftheBrookhavenCollegePoliceDepartment

thecomplainant,andtootherappropriateofcials.

DISCIPLINE AND PENALTIES:DISCIPLINE HEARINGS PROCEDURE HEARING COMMITTEE WhenastudentrefusesadministrativedispositionofaviolationstudentisentitledtoahearingbeforethestudentdisciplinecommiThe hearing request must be made to the President of BrookhaCollegeinwriting,onorbeforethesixthworkingdayafterthedatrefusal of administrative disposition.The committee shallbe compofequalnumbersofstudents,administrators,andfacultyofthecollThecommitteeanditschairshallbeappointedbythePresidentforehearingonarotatingbasisoronthebasisofavailability.Thecommitchairwillbeselectedfromtheadministrationorfaculty.



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Thechairman of thecommittee shallruleonthe admissibilityofevidence, motions, and objectionsto procedure, buta majority of thecommitteemembersmayoverridethechairmansruling.Allmembersofthecommitteeareexpectedtoattendallmeetingsandareeligibletovoteinthehearing.

Thechairmanshallsetthedate,time,andplaceforthehearingandmaysummonwitnessesandrequiretheproductionofdocumentaryandotherevidence.

The Designated Administrator shall represent the college beforethe student discipline committee and present evidence to support anyallegationsofviolations.

NOTICE Thecommitteechairmanshallnotifythestudentofthedate,time,andplaceforthehearingbysendingthestudentaletterbycertiedmail,return receipt requested,addressedto thestudent at hisor heraddressappearing in the Admissions/Registrars Ofce records. The letter shallspecifyahearingdatenotlessthanvenormorethan10workingdaysafterdateoftheletter.Ifastudentisunder18yearsofage,acopyofthelettershallbesenttotheparentsorguardianofthestudent.

Thechairmanmayforgoodcausepostponethehearingsolongasall

interestedpartiesarenotiedofthenewhearingdate,time,andplace.

CONTENT OF NOTICE Thenoticeshalladvisethestudentofthefollowingrights:

1. Toaprivatehearingorapublichearing(asheorshechooses).

2. Toappearaloneorwith legalcounselifthealleged violationsubjectsthestudenttoexpulsionorsuspension.Theroleoflegalcounselislimitedasprovidedinthecode.

3. Tohaveaparentorlegalguardianpresentatthehearing.

4. Toknowtheidentityofeachwitnesswhowilltestify.

5. Tocausethecommitteetosummonwitnesses,andtorequirethe

productionofdocumentaryandotherevidencepossessedbythecollege.

6. Tocross-examineeachwitnesswhotesties.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE Astudentwhofailstoappearafterpropernoticeandwithoutgoodcause will be deemed to have pleaded guilty to the violation pendingagainstthestudent.Thecommitteeshallimposeappropriatepenaltyandnotifythestudentinthesamemannerasthenoticeofhearing.

ROLE OF LEGAL COUNSEL Legalcounselwhorepresentsastudentinahearingwheretheallegedviolation subjects the student to expulsion or suspension is limited toadvisingandassistingthestudent.Thislimitationmeansthatlegalcounselshall not cross-examine witnesses, make objections,testify, or performothersimilarfunctionsgenerallyassociatedwithlegalrepresentation.The

sameprecedinglimitationappliestocounselwhorepresentsthecollege.Student representation by legal counsel is not permitted in a hearingwheretheallegedviolationdoesnotsubjectthestudenttoexpulsionorsuspe

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