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1 TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY – Dickson With campuses at Dickson, Clarksville, and Franklin Student Handbook/Catalog 2020 – 2021 Main Campus 740 Highway 46 South Dickson, TN 37055 Phone (615) 441-6220 Fax (615) 441-6223 Clarksville Campus 135 International Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37040 Phone (931) 572-1694 Fax (931) 572-1696 Advanced Manufacturing Campus 248 Beasley Drive Dickson, TN 37055 Phone (615) 446-5420 Franklin Campus 118 Seaboard Lane, Suite 109 Franklin, TN 37067 Phone (615) 330-1424 Web Page: www.tcatdickson.edu Dr. Arrita Summers, President Published August 24, 2020 This Student Handbook/Catalog presents the course offerings and academic requirements in effect at the time of publication but provides no guarantee that offerings will not be changed or rescinded. The course offerings and requirements of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson are continually under examination and review. The College reserves the right to make changes in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students and which will become effective whenever determined proper by the Institution. Reasonable notice will be given to students regarding any changes in the Student Handbook/Catalog. All updates and/or corrections will be posted in the online version of the Student Handbook/Catalog, which will supersede previous written copies. Changes will govern current, former, and prospective students. This Student Handbook/Catalog is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the Institution. For information about graduation rates, placement rates and other important information, please visit our website at www.tcatdickson.edu/programs A copy of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson’s Annual Security Report is available. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Student Services office or by accessing the following website: https://tcatdickson.edu/about/campus-safety-and-security-disclosures

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TENNESSEECOLLEGEOFAPPLIEDTECHNOLOGY–DicksonWithcampusesatDickson,Clarksville,andFranklin

StudentHandbook/Catalog

2020–2021

MainCampus740Highway46SouthDickson,TN37055

Phone(615)441-6220Fax(615)441-6223

ClarksvilleCampus135InternationalBlvd.Clarksville,TN37040Phone(931)572-1694Fax(931)572-1696

AdvancedManufacturingCampus248BeasleyDriveDickson,TN37055

Phone(615)446-5420

FranklinCampus118SeaboardLane,Suite109

Franklin,TN37067Phone(615)330-1424

WebPage:www.tcatdickson.edu

Dr.ArritaSummers,President

PublishedAugust24,2020 ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogpresentsthecourseofferingsandacademicrequirementsineffectatthetimeofpublicationbutprovidesnoguaranteethatofferingswillnotbechangedorrescinded.ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonarecontinuallyunderexaminationandreview.TheCollegereservestherighttomakechangesincourseofferings,curricula,academicpoliciesandotherrulesandregulationsaffectingstudentsandwhichwillbecomeeffectivewheneverdeterminedproperbytheInstitution.ReasonablenoticewillbegiventostudentsregardinganychangesintheStudentHandbook/Catalog.Allupdatesand/orcorrectionswillbepostedintheonlineversionoftheStudentHandbook/Catalog,whichwillsupersedepreviouswrittencopies.Changeswillgoverncurrent,former,andprospectivestudents.ThisStudentHandbook/CatalogisnotintendedtostatecontractualtermsanddoesnotconstituteacontractbetweenthestudentandtheInstitution.Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programsAcopyofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson’sAnnualSecurityReportisavailable.Thisreportincludesstatisticsforthepreviousthreeyearsconcerningreportedcrimesthatoccurredon-campus;incertainoff-campusbuildingsorpropertyownedorcontrolledbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson;andonpublicpropertywithinorimmediatelyadjacenttoandaccessiblefromthecampus.Thereportalsoincludesinstitutionalpoliciesconcerningcampussecurity,suchaspoliciesconcerningsexualassault,andothermatters.YoumayobtainacopyofthisreportbycontactingtheStudentServicesofficeorbyaccessingthefollowingwebsite:

https://tcatdickson.edu/about/campus-safety-and-security-disclosures

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GOVERNANCE,ACCREDITATION,andAPPROVALS

GovernanceTheTennesseeBoardofRegents(TBR)systemconsistsof40institutions.TBR's13communityColleges,and27CollegesofappliedtechnologyofferclassesinalmostallofTennessee's95counties.TheactivitiesoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsSystemarecoordinatedwiththeTennesseeHigherEducationSystemtoachieveunityintheprogramsofhighereducationinTennessee.

TennesseeBoardofRegents1BridgestoneParkNashville,TN37214

TennesseeHigherEducationCommission404JamesRobertsonParkway,Suite1900Nashville,TN37243

AccreditationTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology -Dickson isanaccreditedhighereducation institution.Anannualreportoftheschool'sprogressismadeeachyearforcontinuingaccreditationandeverysixyearstheaccreditationmustbesubstantiatedbyanotherself-studyandteamvisit.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonisaccreditedby:

CommissionoftheCouncilonOccupationalEducation

7840RoswellRoad,Building300,Suite325Atlanta,GA30350

Telephone(Toll-Free):800-917-2081Fax:770-396-3790www.council.org

VeteranTrainingTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonisanapprovedCollegeforVeteransTraining(GIBill).ForinformationonusingVeteranbenefitspleasecontacttheFinancialAidDepartmentintheStudentServicesOffice.

VAEducation1109thAveSouthNashville,TN372031-888-442-4551

TennesseeBoardsApprovalBelowaretheprogramsthatrequireadditionalprogrammaticaccreditationoragencyoversight.

ThePracticalNursing,andCosmetologyprogramsofTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonareapprovedbythefollowingboardsrespectively:

TennesseeBoardofNursingDepartmentofHealth665MainstreamDrive,2ndFloorNashville,TN37423

TennesseeBoardofCosmetologyDepartmentofCommerceandInsurance500JamesRobertsonParkwayNashville,TN37243

Formoreinformationontheinstitution'sgovernance,accreditation,orapprovals,visittheOfficeofthePresident.

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PURPOSEOFSTUDENTHANDBOOK________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thisstudentcatalog/handbookhasbeenpreparedtoprovideinformationabouttheprogramsandtrainingopportunitiesprovidedbytheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonforthe2020-2021academicyear.Itisdesignedtoserveasaguideforcurrentlyenrolledstudents,parents,educators,employers,andotherswhoareinterestedinseekinginformationand/ortechnologytrainingforgainfulemploymentortoupdatecurrentskillsandrelatedinformation.

TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoincreasetheirknowledgebyprovidingvariousprogramsofinstructionbywell-qualifiedfaculty.However,acquisitionofknowledgebyanystudentiscontingentuponthestudent’sdesiretolearnandhis/herapplicationofappropriatestudytechniquestoanycourseofprogram.Allstudentsareexpectedtofulfillhis/hercommitmenttoutilizethefacilitiesprovidedandtomakesatisfactoryprogressinhis/herpreparationforemployment.Also,eachstudentwillabidebyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-andAcademicProgrampoliciesnecessarytoassurealltrainingachievesitsintendedpurposeinanefficientandsafemanner.Effortsaremadetoupdateequipmentandcoursecontenttoprovideeducationalexperiencesnecessaryforaneraofrapidtechnologicalchange.Theadministrativeandinstructionalstaffiscomprisedofskilledandknowledgeableindividualswhoarecompetentintheiroccupationalfield,aswellasproficientinstructors.Theyparticipateinspecialin-servicetrainingsuchasstatedirectedworkshops,fieldtrips,community,anduniversitycoursestomaintainandupdatetheirskillsets.GraduatesoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonshouldnotbeexpectedtocompetewithjourneymenwhohavedevelopedskillsandonthejobexperience.Usually,thegraduatesareconsideredfor“entry-level”employmentintheirrespectiveoccupations.

ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonarecontinuallyunderexaminationandreview.TheCollegereservestherighttomakechangesasrequiredincourseofferings,curricula,academicpoliciesandotherrulesandregulationsaffectingstudentsandwillbecomeeffectivewheneverdeterminednecessaryaspartofthatcontinuousreviewbytheinstitution.ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogpresentstheofferingandrequirementsineffectatthetimeofpublicationbutprovidesnoguaranteethatofferingswillnotbechangedorrescinded.ReasonablenoticewillbegiventostudentsregardinganychangesintheStudentHandbook/Catalog.Allupdatesand/orcorrectionswillbepostedintheonlineversionoftheStudentHandbook/Catalog,whichwillsupersedepreviouswrittencopies.Changeswillgoverncurrent,former,andprospectivestudents.ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogisnotintendedtostatecontractualtermsanddoesnotconstituteacontractbetweenthestudentandtheinstitution.

POLICYOFNON-DISCRIMINATIONTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyisanAA/EEOinstitution/employeranddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,creed,ethnicornationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity/expression,disability,age(asapplicable),statusasacoveredveteran,geneticinformation,andanyothercategoryprotectedbyfederalorstatelaworregulationorbyTennesseeBoardofRegentspolicywithrespecttoemployment,educationalprogramsandactivitiessponsoredbytheCollege.ProceduresforfilingcomplaintsofdiscriminationofanytypearefoundthroughthelinksprovidedbelowandintheOfficeofTitleVICoordinator.Furtherinformationcanbefoundatthefollowinglinks:

https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/equal-employment-opportunity-and-affirmative-action

TitleVI - https://tcatdickson.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-complieswiththerequirementsofTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof

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1964,42U.S.C.§2000detseq.(“TitleVI”).TitleVIisafederallawthatprohibitsdiscriminationbasedonrace,color,ornationalorigininprogramsoractivitiesreceivingfederalfinancialassistance.Asarecipientoffederalfunding(e.g.TitleIVfinancialaidforstudents),theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-isrequiredtocomplywiththenon-discriminationprovisionsofTitleVIinitseducationalandfederalgrantfundedprograms.TitleVIisenforcedbytheOfficeforCivilRights(OCR)intheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.TheTitleVIregulationsdefinetheformsofdiscriminationcoveredbystatute,including,butnotlimitedto;racialharassment,schoolsegregation,denialoflanguageservicestostudentsofnon-U.S.nationalitywhoarelimitedinEnglishlanguageproficiency,andretaliationforfilinganOCRcomplaintorforadvocacyforarightprotectedbyTitleVI.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willrespondpromptlyandeffectivelyonceinformedaboutanallegationofrace,color,ornationalorigin-baseddiscriminationorharassmentandwilltakeimmediateactiontoeliminatetheharassment,preventitsrecurrence,andaddressitseffects.Uponreceiptofacomplaint,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willpromptlyinvestigatetodeterminewhatoccurredandthentakeappropriatestepstoresolvethesituation.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-’sproceduresforfilingcomplaintsofrace,color,ornationalorigindiscriminationareavailablefromtheTitleVICoordinator,intheStudentandEmployeeHandbooks,fromtheStudentServicesOffice,ontheTBRwebsiteathttps://www.tbr.eduandontheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-website.InquiriesorcomplaintsconcerningTitleVImaybereportedtotheCollege’sTitleVIcoordinator: LauraTravisTitleVICoordinator740Highway46SouthDickson,TN37055(615)[email protected]

OrtheOfficeforCivilRights:U.S.DepartmentofEducation,OfficeforCivilRights(800)[email protected]://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html

TitleIXhttps://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/discrimination-harassment-complaint-investigation-procedureTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksoncomplieswiththerequirementsofTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,20U.S.C.§1681etseq.(“TitleIX”).TitleIXprohibitsdiscriminationbasedonsexineducationprogramsandactivities,includingwithrespecttoadmissionandemployment.Prohibitedformsofsexdiscriminationincludesexualharassment;sexualmisconduct,includingsexualassault,stalking,datingordomesticviolence;anddiscriminationagainstpregnant/parentingstudents. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson alsoprohibitsretaliationbecauseanindividualfiledacomplaintofsexdiscriminationorparticipatedinaninvestigationrelatedtosexdiscrimination. InformationabouttheCollege’spoliciesandproceduresthatprohibitsexdiscrimination,includingsexualharassmentandsexualmisconduct,maybefoundin thelinksprovidedatthetopofthissub-section, intheStudentandEmployeeHandbooks,fromtheStudentServicesOffice,ontheTBRwebsiteat https://www.tbr.edu,andontheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwebsiteat https://www.tcatdickson.edu.InquiriesorcomplaintsconcerningTitleIXand/ortheTitleIXregulations maybereferredtotheCollege’sTitleIXcoordinator24/7inperson,byphone,and/oremailat: LauraTravisTitleIXCoordinator740Highway46SouthDickson,TN37055(615)441-6220;[email protected]

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OrtheOfficeforCivilRights: U.S.DepartmentofEducation,

OfficeforCivilRights(800)[email protected]://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html

PregnantStudentsTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksoncomplieswithTitleIXasthelawappliestopregnant/parentingstudentsandiscommittedtotheirsuccess.Studentsmay:

• Continuetoparticipateinclassesandextracurricularactivitieseventhoughpregnantand/or• Requestreasonableaccommodations.

TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonwillworkwithpregnantstudentstoprovideoptionsforcontinuinginaprogramofstudythroughexcusedabsencesormedicalleave.Absencesduetopregnancyorchildbirthareexcusedabsenceswhenmedicallynecessary.FordetailedinformationorassistanceseetheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson’sTitleIXCoordinator,orStudentServicesCoordinator.

DisabledStudentsTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksoniscommittedtoprovidingprogramaccessandaccommodationsforallacademicallyqualifiedstudentswithdisabilities.ThiscommitmentisconsistentwiththeCollege’sobligationunderSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA).Qualifiedstudentsaredefinedasindividualswho,withorwithoutreasonablemodificationsandaccommodations,meetstheessentialeligibilityrequirementsfortheprogramservicesandactivitiesofferedbytheCollege.Adisabilityisdefinedasaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreofthemajorlifeactivities.

Inordertoobtainreasonableaccommodationsinrelationtoaqualifyingdisability,astudentshouldcontacttheStudentServicesCoordinatorpriortoenrollment,orastheneedarises,andprovidecurrentdocumentationofthedisability.Documentationisdefinedasawrittensummaryfromaprofessionalwhoislicensedtopracticeinthefieldappropriatefordiagnosingand/ortreatingthedisabilityinquestion.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillengageinaninteractiveprocesswiththestudenttodetermineappropriateandreasonableaccommodation(s)inrelationtothedocumenteddisabilityandprogramrequirements.Arequestformfordisabilityassistanceisavailablebycontactingadministrationorstudentservices.Theformalongwithmedicaldocumentationofthequalifyingdisability,mustbesubmittedtoinitiatetheinteractiveprocess.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGOVERNANCE,ACCREDITATION,andAPPROVALS.............................................................................................2Governance...................................................................................................................................................................................2Accreditation................................................................................................................................................................................2VeteranTraining.........................................................................................................................................................................2TennesseeBoardsApproval...................................................................................................................................................2

PURPOSEOFSTUDENTHANDBOOK.........................................................................................................................3POLICYOFNON-DISCRIMINATION............................................................................................................................3PregnantStudents......................................................................................................................................................................5DisabledStudents.......................................................................................................................................................................5

ACADEMICCALENDAR................................................................................................................................................10HISTORY.........................................................................................................................................................................11GENERALINFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................13WhatisaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology?..................................................................................................13StatewideMission.....................................................................................................................................................................14TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonPurpose.................................................................................14

ADMISSIONS..................................................................................................................................................................14GeneralAdmissionPolicy......................................................................................................................................................15HESIAdmissionAssessment.................................................................................................................................................16TechnologyFoundations........................................................................................................................................................16AbilitytoBenefit.......................................................................................................................................................................16CreditforPreviousTrainingfromOtherInstitutions/Experience..........................................................................16Re-AdmissionPolicy................................................................................................................................................................17ServiceMemberRe-admission.............................................................................................................................................17ReadmissionfromAcademicSuspension(AllprogramsexceptAlliedHealth)..................................................18ReadmissionforNursingandAlliedHealthPrograms................................................................................................18TransferfromanotherNursingProgram.........................................................................................................................18

TUITION&FEES...........................................................................................................................................................19FeeAssessment..........................................................................................................................................................................19MaintenanceFees.....................................................................................................................................................................20OtherFees...................................................................................................................................................................................20Books,SuppliesandExpenses..............................................................................................................................................20FeeWaivers.................................................................................................................................................................................21FeeDiscounts.............................................................................................................................................................................21DishonoredCheckCollectionFees......................................................................................................................................21RefundPolicy.............................................................................................................................................................................21CalculationofRefunds............................................................................................................................................................22

GRADING&PROGRESSPOLICIES...........................................................................................................................22AcademicRetentionandReadmissionPolicy.................................................................................................................22GradingandProgressforAllPrograms(exceptAlliedHealth)................................................................................25StudentGradingandProgressforNursing&AlliedHealth.......................................................................................25WorkerCharacteristicsGrading(WorkEthicsProgram)...........................................................................................25

STUDENTRECORDS.....................................................................................................................................................26StudentFiles...............................................................................................................................................................................26StudentRecordConfidentiality............................................................................................................................................26StudentNotificationofRights-FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)..........................................26ReleaseofPersonallyIdentifiableInformation.............................................................................................................27OtherPossibleBasesforReleaseofStudentRecords..................................................................................................28TranscriptofAcademicRecord............................................................................................................................................29

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HighSchoolTranscriptsandGEDandHiSetScores......................................................................................................29TransferofStudentRecordstootherInstitutions........................................................................................................29

STUDENTPOLICIES.....................................................................................................................................................29AttendancePolicy.....................................................................................................................................................................29Full-TimeStudents...................................................................................................................................................................29Make-UpHours..........................................................................................................................................................................30ExemptAbsences......................................................................................................................................................................30ReportingAbsences.................................................................................................................................................................30ChangesinEnrollmentStatus...............................................................................................................................................30ClassroomandShopMaintenance......................................................................................................................................31UtilizationofPhysicalFacilities...........................................................................................................................................31ResponsibilityforTools,EquipmentandProperty.......................................................................................................31CourseActivities.......................................................................................................................................................................31DressPolicy................................................................................................................................................................................32Attitude........................................................................................................................................................................................32IDBadges.....................................................................................................................................................................................32ProgramTransferPolicy........................................................................................................................................................32TransferfromTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksontoOtherInstitutions.............................32TransfersofStudentsfromOtherInstitutions...............................................................................................................33Articulation.................................................................................................................................................................................33ProcedureforVoluntaryTerminationofTraining.......................................................................................................33InvoluntaryWithdrawalPolicy(Automatic)...................................................................................................................33HealthandAccidentPolicy....................................................................................................................................................33StudentInsurance.....................................................................................................................................................................34NursingandAlliedHealthLiabilityInsurance................................................................................................................................34TBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchange..........................................................................................................................................34

GraduationRequirements.....................................................................................................................................................34GraduationCeremonies..........................................................................................................................................................34AwardsIssuedUponProgramCompletion......................................................................................................................34

STUDENTCONDUCT/STUDENTLIFE.....................................................................................................................35StudentAccountability/Conduct.........................................................................................................................................35AcademicIntegrityPolicy......................................................................................................................................................35ComputerOperationandInternetAccessPolicyandGuidelines.............................................................................35CopyrightandDigitalMillenniumAct...............................................................................................................................35CopyrightGeneralInformation..............................................................................................................................................................35

PatriotActNoticetoAllStudents........................................................................................................................................36TrafficandParkingRules.......................................................................................................................................................36Disabled/HandicappedParkingViolations.....................................................................................................................36Theft,Loss,orDamagetoMotorVehicles.........................................................................................................................37CampusSecurityAct................................................................................................................................................................37CampusCrimeReport.............................................................................................................................................................37SexualOffenderInformation................................................................................................................................................37Drug-FreeCampusandWorkplace.....................................................................................................................................38PolicyonDrugScreening.......................................................................................................................................................38SmokingPolicy..........................................................................................................................................................................38DrugandAlcoholPreventionInformation.......................................................................................................................39Sanctions-UnlawfulPossessionorDistribution...........................................................................................................41StudentLifeActivities.............................................................................................................................................................41StudentOrganizations.............................................................................................................................................................41StudentServices........................................................................................................................................................................42Alumni..........................................................................................................................................................................................43CareerCounseling.....................................................................................................................................................................43CommunicationDevices.........................................................................................................................................................43

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ExitInterview.............................................................................................................................................................................44FoodServices..............................................................................................................................................................................44InclementWeather...................................................................................................................................................................44SafetyPolicy................................................................................................................................................................................44Firearms.......................................................................................................................................................................................45EmergencyProcedures...........................................................................................................................................................46InfectiousDiseasePolicy........................................................................................................................................................46

II. Responsibilities.................................................................................................................................................48VisitorsonCampus...................................................................................................................................................................66

ACADEMICSUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................67InstructorQualifications........................................................................................................................................................67PreparatoryPrograms............................................................................................................................................................67Non-preparatorySupplementalPrograms......................................................................................................................67SpecialIndustryTrainingPrograms..................................................................................................................................67NoticeofDisclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................67CooperativeEducation............................................................................................................................................................68Library/MediaServices........................................................................................................................................................68

CONSUMERINFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................68StudentsRight-To-KnowGraduationRate.......................................................................................................................69VoterRegistration....................................................................................................................................................................69IntegratedPostsecondaryData............................................................................................................................................69

TESTINGCENTER.........................................................................................................................................................70PROGRAMSATAGLANCE..........................................................................................................................................70PREPARATORYPROGRAMCATALOG....................................................................................................................71CampusTraining.......................................................................................................................................................................71AdvisoryCommittees..............................................................................................................................................................71GeneralAdvisoryCommittee................................................................................................................................................71

AlphabeticalProgramListing..................................................................................................................................72ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–DicksonCampuses.................................................................................88ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–ClarksvilleCampus................................................................................89ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–FranklinInstructionalServiceCenter............................................90LIVEWORKANDREPAIRSERVICES.......................................................................................................................91LiveWorkFee&CostofServiceFees.................................................................................................................................91RelationshiptoTraining........................................................................................................................................................91LiveWorkProjects...................................................................................................................................................................91AdministrationofLiveWork................................................................................................................................................92CustomerObligations..............................................................................................................................................................92

STAFFDIRECTORY......................................................................................................................................................93AdministrationOffice..............................................................................................................................................................93AcademicAffairs/HealthCareersOffice...........................................................................................................................93BusinessOffice/HumanResourcesOffice........................................................................................................................93FacilitiesMaintenance............................................................................................................................................................93StudentServicesOffice............................................................................................................................................................94InformationTechnology.........................................................................................................................................................94Full-TimeFaculty......................................................................................................................................................................94Part-TimeFaculty.....................................................................................................................................................................97

FINANCIALAIDHANDBOOK.....................................................................................................................................99

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ApplyingforAssistance..........................................................................................................................................................99ApplicationDeadlines..........................................................................................................................................................100TypesofFinancialAid..........................................................................................................................................................101FederalPellGrant......................................................................................................................................................................................101FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)..........................................................................................101FederalWork-StudyProgram(FWS)................................................................................................................................................101TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-ReconnectScholarship..................................................................................101TennesseePromiseScholarship..........................................................................................................................................................101TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward(TSAA)..............................................................................................................................101Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG)...........................................................................................................................102

AppealsProcessandGuidelines.......................................................................................................................................102BenefitPrograms...................................................................................................................................................................102VeteransAssistance..................................................................................................................................................................................102VeteransBenefitsandTransitionActof2018...............................................................................................................................103VocationalRehabilitationDepartmentofHumanServices.....................................................................................................103WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIOA)....................................................................................................................................................103

FinancialAidDisbursement...............................................................................................................................................103SatisfactoryProgressforFinancialAid..........................................................................................................................104LeaveofAbsence(LOA).......................................................................................................................................................106MilitaryMobilizationofEligibleStudents.....................................................................................................................106ExceptionstoSatisfactoryProgressFinancialAidEligibilityRequirements....................................................106RefundsandFinancialAid..................................................................................................................................................107ReturnofTitleIVFunds.......................................................................................................................................................107StudentRepaymentofTitleIVFundstotheDept.ofEducation............................................................................108ApplyingtheReturnofTitleIVFundsPolicyandTBRRefundofMaintenanceandTechnologyAccessFeePolicy..........................................................................................................................................................................................109StudentRightsandResponsibilities................................................................................................................................109

TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSPOLICIES(TBR)ANDGUIDELINES......................................................110InstructionalProjects:..........................................................................................................................................................110ProceduresforGrievancesbyStudents:........................................................................................................................110AcademicRetentionandReadmissionattheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology:.........................110GeneralPolicyonStudentConduct&DisciplinarySanctions:...............................................................................110SexDiscriminationandSexualHarassment:................................................................................................................110FreedomofSpeechandExpression:................................................................................................................................111FeesandRefunds:..................................................................................................................................................................111StudentScholarships,Grants,Loans&FinancialAidPrograms:...........................................................................111

TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSSENIORSTAFF&BOARDMEMBERS...................................................112TBRSeniorStaff......................................................................................................................................................................112TBRBoardMembers.............................................................................................................................................................112

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ACADEMICCALENDAR

TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonoperatesonayear-roundbasisdismissingonlyforobservanceoflegalholidays,teacherin-service,breaksbetweentermsandstudentvacationdays.Full-timepreparatoryclassesarescheduledfivedaysaweekforsixhoursaday.Inadditiontofull-timedayclasses,supplementalclassesareofferedeachterm.

ThecalendarfortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonisbasedonthreeequaltrimestersthatincludeaminimumof216instructionaldays.Thethreetrimestersare:

Fall:September,October,November,DecemberSpring:January,February,March,AprilSummer:May,June,July,August

432hours=1trimester864hours=2trimesters

1296hours=3trimesters1728hours=4trimesters2160hours=5trimesters

ThiscalendarissubjecttochangeatanytimepriortoorduringtheacademictermduetoemergenciesbeyondthereasonablecontroloftheCollege,includingsevereweather,lossofutilities,orordersbyfederalorstateagencies.TheCollegereservestherighttocancelanysupplementalclassscheduledforagiventermwhenthenumberenrolledisconsideredinsufficient.

2020

SummerBreakJune22-July3LaborDaySeptember7FallClassesBeginSeptember1FallBreakN/AThanksgivingBreakNovember25-27ClassesEndDecember16WinterBreakDecember17-31

2021NewYear’sDay January1SpringClassesBegin January4MartinLutherKingDay January18

President’sDayFaculty/StaffIn-service

(noclasses)

February15March8-12

ClassesEnd April23SpringBreak April26-30SummerClassesBegin May3MemorialDay May31SummerBreak June28-July9IndependenceDay July5ClassesEnd August26FallBreakFallClassesBeginLaborDayColumbusDayVeteransDayThanksgivingBreakClassesEnd

August27-31September1September6October11November11November24-26December17

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HISTORYTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonisoneof27TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sand40totalinstitutionsintheTennesseeBoardofRegents(TBR)systemthatarelocatedacrossthestate,servingthecitizensofTennessee.TheTBRandtheBoardofTrusteesoftheUniversityofTennesseeSystemarecoordinatedbytheTennesseeHigherEducationCommission(THEC).THECwascreatedbytheGeneralAssemblyin1967toachievecoordinationandunityintheprogramsofpublichighereducationinTennessee.TheTBRsystemwascreatedbylegislationenactedbythe1963GeneralAssemblyofTennessee,Chapter229ofHouseBill633.Chapter181,SenateBill746-HouseBill697,ofthePublicActof1983transferredthegovernanceofthestatetechnicalinstitutesandareavocational-technicalschoolsfromtheStateBoardofEducationtotheTennesseeBoardofRegents.ThetransferbecameeffectiveonJuly1,1983.ByactionoftheTennesseeLegislaturein1994,theschoolnamechangedfromDicksonStateAreaVocationalTechnicalSchooltoTennesseeTechnologyCenteratTechnology.In2013,theLegislatureunanimouslyapprovedchangingthenameofthestate’stechnologycenterstotheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.TheTennesseeBoardofRegents,thegoverningbodyforTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson,underwentamajorshiftin2017becauseoftheFOCUSActof2016andtheappointmentofanewChancellor,Dr.FloraTydings.TheFOCUSActseekstoensurethestate’scommunityCollegesandTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sareorganized,supported,andempoweredineffortstoincreasethepercentageofTennesseanswithapostsecondarycredential.LargelythisinvolvedthedevelopmentoflocalgoverningboardsforeachofthesixuniversitiesthusallowingTBRagreaterfocusonthe13communityCollegesand27TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-s.AdditionalTBReffortsundertheleadershipofDr.TydingsincludedtheretitlingofthechiefadministrativeofficersoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sDirectortoPresident;themovementtowardsall40campusesintheTBRsystemoperatingwithsharedservices;and,therestructuringoftheTBRorganizationunitingthecommunityandTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sthroughcommonofficesandservices.DicksonCampusesTheschoolhaditsorigininFebruary1964,inaleasedbuildingindowntownDickson.ThefirstprogramwasacooperativeeffortbetweenthestateofTennesseeandScovill-Schradertotrainmachineoperatorstomanufacturetirevalves.Duringthistime,constructionwasbegunontheHighway46trainingfacility.Theschoolwasconstructedatacostof$525,000,ofwhichtheDicksonCountyCourtprovided$130,000.In1974,adraftingdepartmentwasaddedatacostof$83,254,andin1977thehealthoccupationsbuildingwasaddedatacostof$102,000.In1989,theheavyequipment/dieselmechanicbuildingwasaddedtothecampus.From1996through1999renovationsweremadeontheDicksonmaincampus.Classroom/lab/shopareaswererenovatedandexpanded.Duringthe1996-99expansion,anadditional22,610squarefeetwereadded,andequipmentupdatedforatotalcostforDicksonandClarksvilleof$3.5million.TheDicksonfacilityhouses11differentprograms(SurgicalTechnologywasclosedinAugust2009)plusadministrativeofficesfortheschool’smainandsatellitetrainingfacilities.InMay2010,theGreenSustainableEnergyInstructionalServiceCenteropenedonBeasleyDriveinDickson,andtheSolarPhotovoltaicTechnicianprogrambegan.

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Inthefallof2012,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonaddedaWelding/PipefittingTechnologyprogramattheDicksonmaincampus.Infallof2015,DigitalGraphicDesignprogramwasaddedtotheDicksonmaincampus.TheGreenSustainableEnergyInstructionalServiceCenter’snamechangedtoTheAdvancedManufacturingCampuswheretheIndustrialMaintenance/Electricityprogramrelocatedfromthemaincampus,theMechatronicsprogrambegan,andtheSolarPhotovoltaicTechnicianprogramwasclosed.In2013,amasterplanwasdevelopedfortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-system,whichidentifiedstatewidefacilityneeds.ThestudyoftheDicksoncampusfoundthatnursingprogram,whichwaslocatedina40-year-oldbuilding,neededtoexpandtobeadequatefortrainingneeds.Asaresult,in2018,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonreceivedfundingforan11,850square-footbuilding,at$3.3million.ClarksvilleCampusInJanuary1992,thePracticalNursingprograminClarksvillebeganwithinfacilitiesatGatewayMedicalCenter.Landdonationsof15acresintheMontgomeryCountyIndustrialPark,valuedthenatapproximately$250,000andcashdonationsofmorethan$225,000,wereraisedjointlythroughAdvisoryCouncilefforts.Additionalcontributionsincludedairconditioning/heatingunits,wiring,buildingmaterials,trainingequipment,suppliesandarchitecturalfunding.In1992,theClarksville/MontgomeryCountyIndustrialTrainingCenterwasbuiltbyClarksvilleindustry/businessandgovernmentfor$300,000andleasedbyDicksonStateAreaVocational-TechnicalSchool.Thebuildingincluded11,000squarefeet.Duringthe1996-99expansion,ownershipwastransferredtotheTennesseeBoardofRegentsandasecondbuildingwasaddedatacostof$300,000and11,000squarefeet.In2005,7.7acresweredeededtotheTennesseeBoardofRegentsbytheIndustrialDevelopmentBoardofMontgomeryCountyinanticipationofaprojected60,000-square-footexpansion.In2007,thenursingprogrammovedfromGatewayMedicalCenterfacilitiestotheextensioncampusintheMontgomeryCountyIndustrialPark.InSeptember2009,aClarksvilleInstructionalServiceCenteropenedonMainStreetinClarksvilleandthePracticalNursingprogrammovedthere,leavingsevenprogramshousedontheextensioncampus.InOctober2010,schoolandstateofficialsannounceda$16millionexpansionoftheClarksvilleExtensionCampus.The65,000-square-footadditionwillincreasethefacility’stotalsquarefootagetomorethan83,000.TheexpansionopenedtostudentsinSeptember2013.Atthattime,theClarksvilleInstructionalServiceCenterclosedandthePracticalNursingprogrammovedtotheClarksvilleExtensionCampus.Infallof2015,DieselPoweredEquipmentTechnology,DigitalGraphicDesign,andPharmacyTechnicianprogramswereaddedtotheClarksvilleextensioncampusmovingthecampustoatotalof12trainingprograms.Infallof2019,BuildingConstructionTechnologyprogramwasadded.WaverlyCampusCommercialTruckDrivingwasestablishedinJuly1994inWaverlyandbeganoperatingoutoftheFASTRANS,Inc.,locationonHighway70westofdowntownWaverly.

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Inthe1990s,thepeopleofHumphreysCountycametogethertocreateafacilitytoservethehighereducationneedsoftheircommunity.TheresultofthatcollaborationwastheHumphreysCountyCenterforHigherEducationlocatedonHollyLaneinWaverly.Inthefallof1998,BusinessSystemsTechnologystartedatWaverlyCentralHighSchool.InApril1999,whentheHCCHEopened,BusinessSystemsmovedtotheCenterandwasjoinedbyIndustrialMaintenance/Electricity.InDecember2003,theCommercialTruckDrivingprogramwasclosed.InOctober2010,theIndustrialMaintenance/ElectricityprogramclosedandstudentswereconsolidatedintotheDicksonandClarksvilleprograms.InDecember2011,theBusinessSystemsTechnologyprogramclosedandTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonwithdrewfromthespaceattheHumphreysCountyCenter.FranklinCampusInOctober2001,thePracticalNursingprogramstartedintheWilliamsonCountyCenterthroughagrant.ClasseswereheldattheWilliamsonCountysiteofColumbiaStateCommunityCollegeinFranklin.InSeptember2004,thenursingclassmovedtotheLion’sClubbuildinginFairviewforoneyear.TheWilliamsonCountyprogrammovedintonewfacilitiesinFranklinin2005.In2017,theprogrammovedto118SeaboardLane,Franklin,TN.AshlandCity,FairviewCampusesInSeptember2009,withtheassistanceoffederaleconomicstimulusfunds,thecollegeopenedaninstructionalservicecenterinAshlandCityandstudentswereenrolledinBusinessSystemsTechnology.APracticalNursingprogramopenedinAshlandCityinJanuary2010.TheBusinessSystemsTechnologyprogramclosedatthelocationin2011.ThePracticalNursingProgramrelocatedfromtheAshlandCitysitetotheDicksonmaincampusinDecember2016.ThroughajointventurewithWilliamsonCountySchools,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonopenedtheFairviewInstructionalServiceCenterwithinFairviewHighSchoolin2009andenrolledAutomotiveTechnologystudents.ThatjointventureendedinJune2012,andtheAutomotiveTechnologyprogramclosed.DirectorsandPresidentsJamesClemmerwasnamedsuperintendentonFeb.1,1965andcontinuedinthepositionthroughFebruary1972.RobertIvyheldthepositionthroughSeptember1976,whenBobbySullivanwasnameddirector.SullivanretiredinJune2008,andWarnerTaylorwasnamedinterimdirector.TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsnamedMarkPowersasnewdirectoronNov.1,2008.MarkPowersretiredinAugust2013,andWarnerTaylorwasnamedinterimdirector.TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsnamedDr.ArritaSummers,DirectoreffectiveFebruary1,2015.In2017,theTennesseeBoardofRegentschangedthetitleofDirectortoPresidentforallTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.In2018theTennesseeBoardofRegentschangedthetitleofAssistantDirectortoVicePresident.

GENERALINFORMATION

WhatisaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology?ATennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyisaninstitution,whichservespeopleinaspecificgeographicalareawithinthestateofTennesseeconsistingoftwoormorecountiesthatofferstechnical/occupationaleducation.Tennesseehas27TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-s,26ofthem(allexceptChattanooga)arefreestandinginstitutions.TennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologyarethestate’spremierprovidersofworkforce

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developmentinthestateofTennessee.The27TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sandtheiremployeesprovidestate-of-thearttechnicaltrainingforworkerstoobtainthetechnicalskillsandprofessionaltrainingnecessaryforadvancementintoday’scompetitivejobmarket.Throughtheirworkforcedevelopmentmission,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-shelpbusinessesandindustriessatisfytheirneedforawell-trained,skilledworkforce.UnderthegovernanceoftheTennesseeBoardofRegents,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-soffercertificateanddiplomaprogramsinmorethan50distinctoccupationalfieldsaswellascustomizedtrainingforbusinessandindustry.

StatewideMissionTheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologycontinuetoserveasthepremierprovidersforworkforcedevelopmentthroughouttheStateofTennessee.TheCollegesfulfillthemissionby:

• Providingcompetency-basedtrainingthroughsuperiorquality,traditionalanddistancelearninginstructionmethodsthatqualifycompletersforemploymentandjobadvancement.

• Contributingtotheeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentofthecommunitiesservedbytrainingandretrainingemployed/unemployedworkers.

• EnsuringthatprogramsandservicesareeconomicalandaccessibletoallresidentsofTennessee.• Buildingrelationshipsoftrustwithcommunity,business,andindustryleaderstosupplyhighlyskilled

workersinareasofneed.

TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonPurposeThepurposeofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksoncurriculaistoprovideinstructionwherebyindividualsmaybetrainedorretrainedforemployment,andtoupgradeskillsandknowledgeofemployedworkers.Eachprogramofferedwillassistthestudentinacquiringtheskills,knowledge,understanding,andattitudes,whichcontributetoproficiencyandcompetencyinhisorherchosenfield.

TheCollegefulfillsthispurposebyprovidingtrainingthroughfourtypesofprograms:

1. Full-TimePreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Theseprogramsareofferedonasix-hourperdaybasis.Thelengthofprogramscanvarydependingupontherequirementsoftheoccupation.

2. Part-TimePreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Thepart-timepreparatoryprogramisofferedonlessthanfull-timebasis.Lengthoftrainingrangesfromafewmonthstofouryearsdependingupontheentrancerequirementsoftheoccupation.Part-timeisclassifiedasanyhourslessthan30perweek.

3. Supplementalprogramsaredesignedtoassistemployedworkerstoimproveorupgradeskillsandincreasetechnicalknowledgenecessaryforpresentemploymentortoacquirenewskillsandknowledgeforahigherlevelofemployment.Thelengthofsupplementarycoursesvariesfromtwotoseveralweeks.Contentofthecoursesisdeterminedbythespecificneedsofthemembersoftheclass.Timeandfrequencyofmeetingsarearrangedaccordingtotheconvenienceofthegroupforwhichtheclassisorganized.

4. SpecialIndustryandPublicServiceprogramsareofferedtobusinessandindustryupontheirrequest.TheseclassescanbeconductedintheCollegeorplaceofemploymentoftheclassmembers.Specializedandintensifiedcoursestomeetspecificrequirementsofindustrymaybeofferedwhentheneedarises.

ADMISSIONS

TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsestablishestheadmissionrequirementsforage,status,counseling,andtesting.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonmaintainsanopen-doorpolicyforadmissionintomostoccupationalprograms,however,educationalrequirementsforprogramadmissionmayvaryfromprogramtoprogram.MostprogramswilladmitstudentswithaspecialeducationHighSchoolDiplomaoraCertificateofAttendance.Studentsareinformedbytheinstructorthatjobplacementinsomefieldsmaynotbeobtainedwithout

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aregularhighschooldiploma.Duetolicensingrequirements,someprogramsrequirearegularhighschooldiploma,GEDorHiSET.

GeneralAdmissionPolicyPersonsseekingadmissiontotheCollegemustbeatleast18yearsofageorhaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.Prospectivestudentsareencouragedtoapplyatanytime.Stepstoapplyareasfollows:

• DiscusscareerobjectivewithStudentServicesandconsultwithinstructor/tourprogram,ifdesired,and

chooseoneprogramofstudy.• Completeanapplicationforenrollmentonlineatwww.tcatdickson.edu;• Haveafinancialplanforattendingtheinstitutionwhichmayincludefinancialaid,Veterans’educational

benefits,scholarships,cash,check,moneyorder,orsomemajorcreditcards.• ProvideTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonwithsealed,officialhighschool

transcript/diploma,Collegetranscript/degree,orGEDorHiSETscores.

Prospectivestudentswhoareforeignnationals(non-U.S.Citizensornon-PermanentU.S.Residents)arepermittedtoenrollattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.Itisuptotheprospectivestudenttodeterminewhat,ifany,affectenrollmentmighthaveontheirimmigration/visastatusintheU.S.Tobeeligibleforstatefundedfinancialaidorotherassistance,prospectivestudentsmustmeettherequirementsoftheTennesseeEligibilityVerificationforEntitlementsAct(EVEA)T.C.A.§4-58-101etseq.ThecompletedapplicationforenrollmentwillbeaddedtotheprograminterestlistonthedatetheapplicationisreceivedbytheCollege.Theapplicantwillbenotifiedaboutthisactionbyletter.Periodicletterswillthereafterbesenttothosewithapplicationsonlengthyinterestliststoconfirmtheircontinuedinterest.Whenanopeningbecomesavailable,notificationwillbesenttothenextapplicantontheinterestlist,alongwithascheduledorientationdate.Iftheapplicantdeclinesordoesnotrespondtothenotificationofanopeninginthedesiredprogram,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-maydecidetodelaytheapplicant’sentrytothenextavailablevacancy.Iftheapplicantdeclinestheopportunityforenrollmenttwice,theirenrollmentapplicationwillberetired,andthestudentremovedfromthePriorityWaitList.Afteranenrollmentapplicationisretired,anapplicantmaystillre-applyatanytime.

Priorto,orupon,thefirstdayofattendanceatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson,eachnewstudentwillparticipateinagrouporientationsession,whichacquaintshimorherwithinstitutionalpolicies,functions,andpersonnel.Theorientationprocessisanongoingprogramwhichinvolvesdepartmentalorientation,safetypolicies,anddevelopmentofworkattitudes,habitsandbehaviorswhichhelpthestudenttousetheresourcesavailabletohim/hermosteffectivelywhileattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.ApplicantswhocannotattendtheirassignedorientationshouldreschedulewithStudentServicesinadvance.Thosefailingtoattendtheirassignedorientationwhostilldesiretoattendshouldreapply.

Inadditiontothegeneraladmissioncriteria,specificeducationalandphysicalrequirementsmustbemetbyapplicants,eitherwithorwithoutanaccommodation,inthefollowingprograms:

Cosmetology 10H.S.CreditsorGEDscoreof450orapassingHiSETscore.ProvideofficialH.SorGEDorHiSETtranscriptpriortoenrollment.

DentalAssistingH.S.Diploma,GEDorHiSET;InformationSession;PassingscoreonAchievementTest;SatisfactoryPhysicalwithallrequiredimmunizations;ThreeReferences.

PracticalNursingH.S.Diploma,GEDorHiSET;InformationSession;PassingscoreonAchievementTest;ThreeReferences.ClinicalsiteswillrequireaSatisfactoryPhysicalwithallrequiredimmunizations;PassDrug

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Screen;andbackgroundcheck.Costsforclinicalsiterequirementsaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.

PharmacyTechnology

H.S.Diploma,GEDorHiSET.ClinicalsiteswillrequireaSatisfactoryPhysicalwithallrequiredimmunizations;PassDrugScreen;andbackgroundcheck.Costsforclinicalsiterequirementsaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.

HESIAdmissionAssessmentTheHESIAdmissionAssessmentisacomputerizedentranceexamforthePracticalNursingandDentalAssistingprograms.Minimumscoresof70inboththereadingandmathsectionsarerequiredforadmissiontotheseprograms.HESIscoresareconsideredvalidforamaximumoftwoyears.Thetestmaybetakentwiceeachtrimester.AfeeisrequiredtotaketheHESIexam.PleasecontacttheNursingorStudentServicesDepartmentsforthefeeamount.TechnologyFoundationsTechnicalCollegeLearningSupportPolicy(TBRPolicy2.03.00.04)requiresthatstudentswhodonotpresentvalidACT,SAILS,orotherapprovedvalidassessmentscores,thatdemonstratecollegereadinessbaseduponestablishedcutscores,orotherdocumentationwillbeplacedintotheappropriatelearningsupportcourseforappliedmathematics,graphicliteracy,andreadingforinformationasdefinedbytheacademicprogramrequirements.Studentswithtransferablecollege-levelcourseworkmaybeexemptfromtheTechnologyFoundationsLearningSupportcourseorcompletingassessments.Institutionswillprovide,ormayrequire,assessment(s)toallowstudentstochallengeplacementintoTechnologyFoundationLearningSupportiftheyhavenotmetestablishedcriteria.Afirst-timeortransferstudent,enteringwithoutvalidassessmentscoreorcollegelevelcourseworknotmeetingtransferablerequirementswillbeenrolledintotheappropriatesubjectareaTechnologyFoundationLearningSupportcoursealongwiththepairedtechnicalcollegeprogramcourseworkormaybegiventheoptionofchallengetestingtoplaceintothetechnicalcollegeprogramwithoutlearningsupport.

ThepurposeoftheTechnologyFoundationsprogramistoprovideacomprehensiveprogramofactivitiesthatwillenablestudentstodevelopand/orenhancetheirbasicacademicskills,lifeskills,andjobskills.TheTechnologyFoundationsprogramwillprovidesupplementalskilltrainingnecessaryforstudentstoreachtheirfullestpotentialintheworkplace.StudentsmustcompleteTechnologyFoundationstograduate.

AbilitytoBenefitAbilitytoBenefitistheU.S.DepartmentofEducationestablishedcriteria,throughaprovisionoftheHigherEducationAct,thatmustbemetbyapersonwhodoesnothaveeitheraregularhighschooldiploma,GeneralEducationDiploma(GED),orHighSchoolEquivalencyTest(HiSET)Examtoreceivefederalfinancialaid.Allstudentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirement(s)fortheirprogramsofstudy;studentswithoutahighschooldiplomawhoarebeyondtheageofcompulsoryschoolattendanceandwishtoapplyforfederalstudentaidmaybeadmittedunderAbilitytoBenefitprovisionssetforthbytheDepartmentofEducation.

CreditforPreviousTrainingfromOtherInstitutions/ExperienceStudentsmaybegivencredittowardprogramcompletionrequirementsupondemonstrationofcommoncompetencies.Studentsmayrequestcreditforprioreducation,training,orworkexperiencesmaydosobasedon:

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1. CreditfromasisterTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-institution2. Creditfromallotherinstitutions,workexperiences,certifications,etc.

Creditfortheprevioustrainingcanbeestablishedby:

1. Testing:Astudentmaydemonstrateproficiencythroughoral,written,and/orskillperformance.Thetestwillbeadministeredbytheprograminstructorandthecompletedtestmaintainedaspartofthestudent’stestingfiles.Recommendedcreditmustbedocumentedonapriorcreditrequestformandfiledinthestudent’sfolderintheStudentServicesOffice.

2. Transcript:Priorcreditmaybegrantedtostudentsbytranscriptsfromotherschools.CreditearnedfromothersourcesmustbefrominstitutionsthatareaccreditedbyanagencyrecognizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationorwhoseacceptanceisrequiredbyastateorfederalapprovingagency,including:

a. OtherTBRschools.Theinstructorshouldevaluatethetranscripttoensurethatcreditisgivenonlyforthosecoursesorunitsthatcoincidewithunitsofinstructionforthisprogram.

b. SchoolsnotgovernedbyTBR,butwhichhaveanarticulationagreementwithTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.Creditwillbegivenasspecifiedinthearticulationagreement.

c. Forstudentswhoaretransferringfromaprogramcertifiedbyastateornationalgoverningboardsuchaspracticalnursing,cosmetology,orNATEF(ASE),creditmaybegrantedforcompletedcertifiedunitsasprescribedbythecertifyingagency.

d. InstitutionsnotgovernedbyTBR,butwhichhavecoursessimilartotheprogramofinstructionatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.

Uponpre-enrollment/enrollment,studentsdesiringcreditforprioreducation,training,orworkexperiencesmustcompleteaPreviousTraining/ExperienceForm,availablefromtheStudentServicesOffice.ThepriorcreditformshouldbecompletedbythestudentandinstructorandsubmittedtotheStudentServicesOfficebytheendofthefirsttermofthestudent’senrollment.Studentsshouldidentifypriorcredits,viaanofficialtranscript,includingacoursedescription(s),thatthestudentfeelsareamatchforacourse(s)intheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-programofstudy.Pastworkexperiencewillbeevaluatedforcurrency,typeofequipmentusedandlengthofemployment.Studentsseekingsuchcreditshouldsubmitsupportingdocumentationtotheirinstructorforreviewandrecommendation(s)forcredittowardscompletionofaprogramofstudy.Theinstructor’sroleisonlytorecommendwhethertograntcredittowardsacertificateordiplomabasedonpasteducation,training,orworkexperiences.Basedontheinformationsubmitted,theinstructorwillrecommendtheamountofcredittobegivenorrecommendthatthestudentcompleteachallengetesttodeterminecredit.Theinstructorwillthenforwardrecommendation(s)totheStudentServicesOffice.Creditgrantedwillnotexceed25%oftheprogramofstudy.Afterassessmentofpreviouseducation,trainingand/orexperiencethestudentwillbeenrolledintrainingatthestudent’sdocumentedproficiencylevel.Thetimenormallyrequiredfortrainingwillbeshortenedaccordingly.

Re-AdmissionPolicyAstudentwhopreviouslyattendedTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology -Dicksonwhoeitherwithdreworwhose attendance was otherwise terminated must re-apply for admission by completing a new enrollmentapplication.Duetoprocessingoffinancialaid,studentsdesiringtoenrollinanewprogramofstudyandusefinancialaid,ordidusefinancialaidinapriorterm,willexperiencea60-daywaitingperiodforre-admittance.

ServiceMemberRe-admissionMilitaryreserveandNationalGuardpersonnelwhoaremobilizedtoactivemilitaryservicewithinsixmonthsofattendanceatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonandwhoplantoreturntoCollege,willhavetheirtuitionassessedasperTBRpolicyB-60.

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ReadmissionfromAcademicSuspension(AllprogramsexceptAlliedHealth)ThePresident,incoordinationwiththeStudentServicesCoordinator,mayconsiderforre-admissionanapplicantwhohasbeensuspended.Criteriathatwillbeconsideredinassessingcandidacyforre-admissionareasfollows:

1. Assessmentofthecandidate’swillingnesstoaddressthosedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspension;and

2.Assessmentofthelikelihoodthatthere-admittedstudentmaysucceedinpursuinghis/hertraining

objective.

Nostudentwillbeallowedtore-entertheCollegeifheorshehasbeensuspendedtwotimesforfailuretomeetacademicstandards.Probationaryguidelinesmaybeimposeduponre-enrollmentaftersuspensionforthefollowingviolations:

AttendanceViolations:Anystudentsuspendedforpoorattendancemustsitoutonefulltermbutwillbeeligibletoreturnthefollowingtermprovidedspaceisavailable.UnsatisfactoryProgress:Astudentsuspendedforunsatisfactoryprogressevaluationmustsitoutforonetermbutwillbeeligibletoreturnthefollowingtermprovidedspaceisavailable.DisciplinaryactionforstudentconductcodeviolationswillbeprocessedseparatelyasprovidedintheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-StudentDisciplinaryCodehttps://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-120.pdfandtheTBRPolicyonstudentdiscipline(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions).

ReadmissionforNursingandAlliedHealthProgramsAnyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonNursingorAlliedHealthprogramstudentwhowaspreviouslysuspendedforfailingtomeetacademicstandardsinthemustreapplyforadmissiontoreturntotheprogram.Ifthestudentisseekingreadmissiontothefirstterm,theregularapplicationprocesswillapply.Theapplicantwillberequiredtoattendaninformationsessionandsubmitthenecessaryapplications.References,transcripts,andHESIscoresareconsideredvalidfortwoyearsfromthetimeoftheirinitialreceipt.IfanindividualseekstoreapplytothesecondorthirdtrimesterofaNursingorAlliedHealthprogram,theapplicantmustcompletetheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonapplicationandreturnittotheHealthCareersDepartment.Thestudentmustalsoincludealetterrequestingreadmissiontothespecificterm.TheHealthCareersCoordinatorwillrevieweachcaseandmayrecommendreadmissiontotheschoolPresident.CriteriathattheCoordinatorwillconsiderindeterminingreadmissionincludedemonstrationofthestudent’swillingnesstoaddressthedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspensionandassessmentofthelikelihoodthatthereadmittedstudentmaysucceed.Anystudentsuspendedforpoorattendancemustsitoutonefulltermbeforebeingreadmittedtotheprogram.Anystudentsuspendedforacademicfailuremayrequestreadmissiontothenextavailableclass.Readmissionisdependentuponclinicalavailabilityandisnotguaranteed.Re-enrollmentisdeterminedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.AnystudentwhohasbeensuspendedtwicefromaNursingorAlliedHealthprogramduetoviolationofattendance,academic,and/orclinicalperformancemaybedeniedreadmission.Afteraperiodoffiveyearsfromthedateofthesecondtermination,anindividualmayapplytoaNursingorAlliedHealthprogramandbegivenconsiderationforreadmission.Transfercreditforthisadmissionwillnotbeconsidered.

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StudentswhohavecompletednursingcoursesatanothernursingprogramandseektoentertheprograminthesecondorthirdtermoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonnursingprogrammayapplyforenrollment.Theapplicationprocessfortransferstudentsincludes:

• Submitcompletedapplicationforenrollment.• Submitofficialcopyofhighschooltranscriptorhighschoolequivalency.• Submitofficialtranscriptfrompreviousnursingeducationprogram.• Submitproofofscoreatleasta750oneachoftheHESIendofcourseexamsfortheterm(s)thatarebeing

grantedcredit.ThecostsoftheHESIexamsaretheresponsibilityoftheapplicant.IfanapplicanthashadtheHESIendofcourseexamswithintheprevioustwoyears,anofficialcopyofthetestresultscanbeprovidedinlieuofretesting.

Applicantswillbeacceptedtotheprogrambasedonclassroomspaceandclinicalavailability.Ifallapplicationmaterialsarereceived,acceptanceisbasedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.PriorityisgiventopreviousTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonstudentsseekingre-enrollment.Afternotificationofconditionalacceptancetotheprogram,thefollowingitemsrequiredbyclinicalsitesmustbecompletedandsubmittedpriortoenrollment:

• Satisfactorydrugscreenwithintheprevioussixmonths,• Satisfactorycriminalbackgroundscreeningwithintheprevioussixmonths,• ProofofcurrentCPRcertification,and• Up-to-datephysical/immunizations.

TUITION&FEES

FeeAssessmentFeesareassessedeachterminaccordancewithanapprovedfeescheduleforTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.MaintenanceFeesarebaseduponthenumberofclockhoursthestudentisscheduledtoattendforthetermasoutlinedbelowforon-groundstudents.InadditiontopayingaMaintenanceFeeeachterm,on-groundstudentsmustpayaTechnologyAccessFeeandaStudentAccessFeeeachterm.Feesmaybepaidbycash,check,andmoneyorder,orcreditcardorbychargingagainstFinancialAid.Notwo-partychecksorpartialpaymentsaccepted.Studentsmustpaytheirfeesbeforebeingadmittedtoclasseachterm.Allfeesmustbepaidonregistrationday.Studentswillbecountedabsentuntiltuitionandfeesarepaid.NOTE:Feessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

TennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology

FeeSchedule

EffectiveFallTrimester,2020

TRIMESTERSCHEDULE

TRI FY20-21 TRI TRI TRI

Hours MaintenanceFee *SAF TAF TOTAL

*1-40 $192.00 $10.00 $45.00 $247.00

*41-80 259.00 10.00 45.00 314.00

*81-135 391.00 10.00 45.00 446.00

*136-217 680.00 10.00 73.00 763.00

218-340 1098.00 10.00 73.00 1,181.00

341-432 1229.00 10.00 73.00 1,312.00

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*TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-hastheoptionofcharging$2.50perhourinthisrange.SpecialAcademicFees:

LicensedPracticalNursing $100.00 Pertrimester

WeldingTechnology $100.00 Pertrimester

MaintenanceFees1. Full-timePrograms–Allfull-timestudentsenrollingfor341-432hours,whetherresidentsornon-

residentsofTennessee,shallpaythecurrentmaximummaintenancefeeasapprovedbytheTennesseeBoardofRegents.Studentsenrollingorcompletingbetweentermbeginningandendingdateswillpayaproratedfeeforthattermbaseduponthefeeschedule.

2. Part-timePrograms–Studentsenrollingpart-timeorinshortterm,supplementalorspecialprogramsoflessthan341hourswillbeassessedafeebasedonthelengthoftheprograminwhichheorsheisenrolled.Full-timestudentsenrollinginpart-timeorspecialindustryclasseswillbeassessedthepart-timefee.

3. SecondaryStudents–Secondarystudentsshallnotbeindividuallyassessedfees.(TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willnegotiatewitheachschooldistricttheappropriatefeefortheirstudentsenrollingattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.)

4. HomeSchoolandPrivateSchoolStudents–Eachstudentshallnotbeindividuallyassessedfees.(TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willnegotiatewitheachschooltheappropriatefeefortheirstudentsenrollingattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.)

5. SpecialIndustryTraining–Studentfeesshallnotbeindividuallyassessedforspecialindustrytraining.Allchargeswillbemadetothereceivingindustriesandshallbecreditedtotheschool’sappropriateGrantsandContractsrevenueaccount.

6. OtherStudents—Forcreditclasses,afeeof$50perterm(includingmaintenancefeeandtechaccessfee)maybechargedtopersonswhoaredomiciledinTennesseewithapermanentandtotaldisability,andpersonswhowillbecome65yearsofageorolderduringtheacademicterminwhichtheybeginclassesand.Thisonlyappliestoenrollmentonaspace-availablebasis.Feesmaybediscountedorconsideredasscholarshipsforfull-timestateemployees,TBRemployees,spouses,anddependentsaswellaschildrenofcertifiedpublic-schoolteachers.Beforeanystudentiscountedasenrolled,themaintenancefeemustbepaid.MaintenancefeesmaynotbewaivedunlessextenuatingcircumstancesarepresentaccordingtoTBRpolicyattheapprovalofthePresident.Afterastudenthasproperlycompletedtheenrollmentformandhasbeenapprovedforthecoursesdesignatedontheform,theamountofapplicablefeeswillbedeterminedaccordingtothefeeschedule.

OtherFeesDrugscreeningfees,BackgroundChecks,ClinicalFees,LiabilityInsurance,TruckMaintenanceFees,WeldingFees,TestingFees,andotherspecialacademicfeesarenon-refundable.IncompliancewithTBRB-060:Appealprocessregardingfees,charges,andrefunds,studentshavetherighttoappealallfees,charges,orrefundsassessedtotheiraccountiftheyarebelievedtobeinerror.AppealsmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheStudentServicesOfficeforareview.Ifthechargesaredeemedtobeappropriate,studentsmaysubmittheirappealtothePresidentofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonfortheirdetermination,whichwillbefinal.

Books,SuppliesandExpenses

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Studentsmustpurchasethefollowingontheirown,asmayberequiredbytheareaoftraininginwhichenrolled:1. Texts,workbooks,paper,tools,andpencils2. Allpartsandmaterialsusedonpersonalprojects3. Uniforms,safetyglasses,andotherpersonalitemsarerequiredbyspecificoccupationalareas.4. Studentsareencouragedtotaketheaccidentinsuranceavailable.

Allmaterials,books,andothersuppliespurchasedfromthebookstorebythestudentbecomethepropertyofthestudentandarenon-refundable.

FeeWaiversFull-timestateemployees(toincludeTBRandUTemployees)mayenrollintrainingprogramsonaspace-availablebasiswithoutpayingmaintenance,technologyaccessfees,andstudentactivityfeesusingaPC-191waiver.Anydependentchildundertheageof21whoseparentdiedasadirectresultofinjuriesreceivedwhileservinginthearmedforcesmaybeeligibleforafeewaiver.

Note:Allpersonseligibleformaintenancefeewaiversordiscountsmustprovideappropriatedocumentationpriortoregistration.

FeeDiscountsAmaintenancefeediscountequalto50%willbeprovidedtospousesanddependentchildrenundertheageof26whoseparentisemployedbytheTBRorUTsystem.Amaintenancefeediscountof25%willbegiventodependentchildrenundertheageof24whoseparentisemployedasafull-timestateemployeeorcertifiedteacherinaTennesseepublicschoolorwhoseparentisaretiredstateemployee.

Personswithapermanent,totaldisability,andpersonswhowillbecome65yearsofageorolderduringtheacademicterminwhichtheybeginclassesandwhoaredomiciledinTennesseewillbechargedaservicefeeof$60perterm.Thisonlyappliestoenrollmentonaspaceavailablebasis.

DishonoredCheckCollectionFeesThepaymentoffeesmaybemadebycash,check,creditcard,ormoneyorder.Ifastudentpaysfeeswithacheckthatisnothonoredbythebank,thestudentwillbenotifiedbythepersonsodesignatedattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dickson.Ifthecheckisnotpaidincashwithin15calendardaysfromthedateofnotice,thatstudentwillbewithdrawnfromclasses.Areturnedcheckfeeof$30willbeassessed.Theinstitutionmaydenyfuturecheckwritingprivilegestostudentswhohavepaidregistrationfeeswithchecksthataredishonored.(Policy4:01:03:00page1).Onceacheckisreturnedforinsufficientfundsasecondtime,studentsarerequiredtopaywithacashier’scheckorcashinsubsequentterms.Anypastduedebtsmustbepaidpriortoanyadditionalregistrationandnogradereports,certificates,ordiplomaswillbeissueduntilthedebtispaid.AlsoseePaymentofStudentFeesandEnrollment,TBRPolicy4.01.03.00.

RefundPolicyTheCollegewillautomaticallycalculateandprocessarefundforanystudentthatwithdrawsduringtherefundperiod.AllrefundchecksaremaileddirectlytothestudentfromtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-BusinessOfficewithin30daysofreceiptoftherequest.

EligibilityforRefunds:

1.Thechangeinafull-timestudent’sschedulewhichresultsinreclassificationtoapart-timestudent.2.Achangeinapart-timestudent’sschedule,whichresultsinaclassloadoffewerhours.3.VoluntarywithdrawalfromtheCollegewithintherefundperiod.4.CancellationofaprogrambytheCollege.5.Deathofastudent.

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6.StudentsadministrativelydismissedWILLNOTbeeligibleforrefunds.TitleIVfinancialaidstudents(i.e.Pell,SEOG)maybesubjecttoReturnofTitleIVrefundpolicies.Wilder-Naifehrecipientsaresubjecttoinstitutionalrefundpolicies.Thereisnorefundoftechnologyaccessfees,studentactivityfees,orspecialacademicfeesafterclasseshavebegun.

CalculationofRefunds1.FullRefund:

a.100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedforclassescanceledbytheCollege.b.100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedfordropsorwithdrawalspriortothefirstofficialdayofclasses.c.100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedinthecaseofdeathofthestudentduringtheterm.

2.PartialRefund:

a.Arefundof75%oftuitionmaybeallowedifaprogramisdroppedorastudentwithdrawswithinthefirst10%oftheclasshours.b.Arefundof50%oftuitionmaybeallowedifacourseisdroppedorastudentwithdrawswithinthefirst20%oftheclasshours.c.Norefundoftuitionmaybepermittedafter20%oftheclasshourshavebeencompleted.

3.TherewillbeNOrefundafterthefirstofficialdayofclasseswhenaminimumfeeiscollected.*Pleasenote:

• Bookstorepurchases,specialacademicfees,andliabilityinsurancearenon-refundable.• Costschargedagainstafinancialaidawardmayresultintherefundtostateorfederalentities.• RefundchecksarerequestedbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonBusiness

OfficeandaremailedtothestudentfromtheTennesseeBoardofRegentsServiceCenter.

GRADING&PROGRESSPOLICIESStudentsareevaluatedonskillandtheoryineachprogramduringtheacademicterm.Progressreports,attendancerecords,andworkevaluationsaremaintainedoneachstudentinBanner,acomputerizedstudentinformationmanagementsystem.Students’filesaremaintainedintheCollege’sStudentServicesOffice.

AcademicRetentionandReadmissionPolicyI. StudentAttendance

A. ThenatureoftheprogramsattheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologyissuchthatitisnecessaryforeverystudenttoattendregularly.Excessiveinterruptionsduetoabsenceswillhaveanadverseeffectonstudentprogress.1. Afull-timestudentenrolledforafullterm(432hours)andthathasbeenabsentformore

than5.5%(24hours)ofthescheduledhoursenrolled,willreceivewrittencommunicationalertingthestudenttothenumberofhoursremainingpriortosuspension.Availablecommunityandinstitutionalresourceswillbesharedtoassiststudentswithattendanceissues.Thenumberofhoursofabsencetriggeringnotificationmustbeproratedforallpart-timestudentsandfull-timestudentsenrolledforlessthanafullterm.

2. Whenafull-timestudentenrollsforafullterm(432hours)andhasabsencesexceeding9.7%(42hours)ofthescheduledhoursenrolled,thatstudentwillbesuspended.Astudent

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suspendedforattendancemayappealthesuspensioninwritingtothepresidentwithinthree(3)daysofreceivingnotificationofthesuspension.Astudentappealingsuspensionofattendancemayremaininclassuntilthesuspensionhasbeenreviewed.Thenumberofhourstriggeringsuspensionmustbeproratedforallpart-timeandfull-timestudentsenrolledforlessthanafullterm.

3. Astudentisconsideredtardyifnotintheclassroomatthedesignatedtimeforclasstostart.Multipletardieswillresultinthefollowingdiscipline:a. Five(5)tardies:Studentwillbegivenawrittenwarningbyinstructor.b. Six(6)tardies:Studentwillbeplacedonprobationbythepresidentorthe

president'sdesignee.c. Seven(7)tardies:Studentwillbereferredtothepresident,andmaybesuspended.

4. Anattendancerecordforeachstudentshallbemaintainedinthestudentinformation

system.B. Whenastudentmissesthree(3)consecutivedayswithoutcontactingthecollege,thatstudentmay

bepresumedtohavewithdrawnfromthecollege.

II. ExceptionsforSuspensionDuetoStudentAttendanceA. Inindividualcasesofextenuatingcircumstances,thepresidentmaymakeexceptionstothe

requirementofsuspensionorpresumedwithdrawalduetoabsences.Thecircumstanceswarrantingsuchexceptionsshouldbefullydocumented.

III. StudentProgressA. Evaluationsofstudentachievementtowardaprogram'sidentifiedoccupationalcompetenciesare

recordedforeachstudentattheendof432hoursofinstructionthatcompriseaterm.Thoseevaluationsshallbebasedonthefollowingscaleofprogress:1. A=94–1002. B=87–933. C=80–864. D=73–795. F=0–726. P=Pass7. CONT=Continuing/Incomplete8. W=Withdrew

B. Gradesforcourseswillbedeterminedasdescribedincoursesyllabi.Studentswillbegradedinthe

followingcategories:1. SkillProficiency2. Theory/RelatedInformation

IV. PriorLearningAssessment/TransferCredit

A. EachTCATwillestablishaprocessforprospectivestudentstosubmitpriorlearningortransfercreditforreviewbyaninstructorinthestudent’sselectedprogramofstudy.Theprocesswillbeadvertisedtoallstudentsandwillbeoutlinedinthestudenthandbook.

B. Transfercreditforprevioustrainingfromotherinstitutionsorpriorlearningexperiencemaybegivencredittowardprogramcompletionrequirementsupondemonstrationofcommoncompetencies.Studentsrequestingcreditforprioreducation/trainingorexperiencesmaydosothroughtwosourcesofpriorcreditthatcanbereviewedbyinstructorsforrecommendationforthestudenttoreceivecredittowardsacourseinaTCATprogramofstudy.1. CreditfromasisterTCATinstitution.2. Creditfromallotherinstitutions,workexperiences,certifications,etc.

C. ForthepurposeofGPA,thepriorlearningortransfercreditwillappearonthestudent’stranscript.Agradeof‘TP’forTransfer--FullCourseCreditor‘TC’forTransfer—PartialCourseCreditwillbeassignedandwillnotbeincludedintheGPAcalculation.

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D. Transfercreditprovisionsaresetbyeachtechnicalcollegeinkeepingwithbestpracticeguidelines.Assuch,transferofpriorcreditislimitedinanumberofareas.Forexample,

1. thenumberofhoursthatmaybetransferred,2. inequivalencyofrequirements,3. theproceduresforacceptanceoftransfercredits,includingGPArequirements,4. theperiodinwhichcoursesmaybetakenandtimelimitsonworkvariesbyinstitution,5. departmentandacademicprogram.

V. GradePointSystemA. Thefollowinggradepointsystemistobeusedingradepointaverage(GPA):

1. A:4pointspercustomaryclockhour2. B:3pointspercustomaryclockhour3. C:2pointspercustomaryclockhour4. D:1pointspercustomaryclockhour5. F:0pointspercustomaryclockhour

B. Thegradepointaverageisdeterminedbydividingthetotalnumberofgradepointsearnedbythe

totalnumberofcustomaryclockhoursforthecourseswhichthestudentattempted.Customaryclockhoursincoursesfromwhichthestudentwithdrawsorinwhichthestudentreceivesgradessuchaspass/fail,arenotconsideredwhendeterminingtheGPA.

C. Finally,asinglestudenttranscriptwillincludetermandcumulativeGPAcalculations.ThecumulativecalculationwillbeusedindeterminingtherequiredGPAforgraduation,honors,andfinancialaideligibility.Thetermcalculationwillbeusedwhendeterminingsuspension.

D. ForthepurposeofincreasingmasteryinacoursewhensuchisnecessaryforprogramprogressionorforthepurposeofincreasingtheGPA,institutionsmaypermitstudentstorepeatcoursesinwhichtheirfinalgradesareCorlower.AlliedHealthprogramsmayoutlinespecificrepeatcourseguidelinesintheirrespectiveAlliedHealthstudenthandbook.

E. IncomputingtheGPA,thequestionofhowtocountrepeatcoursesmustbespecificallyaddressedintheStudentHandbookofeachinstitution.Intheeventastudentrepeatsacourse,therepeatcoursegradeiscalculatedinto,andtheoriginalgradeisexcludedfromtheGPA.Ifcoursesarerepeatedmorethantwice(threeattempts),GPAiscalculatedusingthethirdattemptandallsubsequentattempts.

VI. RetentionStandards

A. GPATCATs1. AstudentwhofailsduringanytermtoattainacumulativeGPAatorabovethelevel

indicatedbelowforthecustomaryclockhoursattemptedortheaveragegradepercourse,willbeplacedonsuspensionattheendoftheterm.a. Standards:

I. Astudentmustearna"D"(73)orbetterpercourseforeachtermandanoverall2.0GPAorbetterperterm.

II. AlliedHealthProgramsrequirea"C"(80)orbetterpercourseforeachterm.

2. Additionalretentionstandardsforspecificprogramsmaybeestablishedbythecollegebasedonaccreditationorlicensingrequirementsapplicabletoaprogram.

VII. ReadmissionfromSuspensionforGradesorAttendanceA. Thepresidentmayconsiderforreadmissiontheapplicantwhohasbeensuspended.B. Criteriathatthepresidentwillconsiderinassessingcandidacyforreadmissionareasfollows:

1. Assessmentofthecandidate'swillingnesstoaddressthosedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspension,and

2. Assessmentofthelikelihoodthatthereadmittedstudentmaysucceedinpursuingtheirtrainingobjective.

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GradingandProgressforAllPrograms(exceptAlliedHealth)GradeScale(exceptNursing&AlliedHealth)A(94-100) D(73-79)B(87-93) F(0-72)C(80-86)

Eachstudentwillbeevaluatedonatermbasis.Thetermgradereportwillreflecteachstudent’sprogressinthecategoriesofSkillProficiencyandRelatedInformation(theory).Astudentmustmaintaina“D”orbetteraveragepercoursecodeandanoverallcombinedaverageofa“C”orbetterforthe72-dayperiodofinstruction,whichcomprisesaterm.Failuretomaintaintherequiredoverallcombinedgradeaverageof“C”orbetteratthemid-termorendoftermwillresultinacademicprobation.Onceonprobation,failuretobringgradesuptoanoverallcombinedaverageof“C”orbetterbytheendofthenextgradingperiod(midtermorendoftermasapplicable)willresultinsuspension.Suspendedstudentsmustwaitonefulltermpriortore-enrollment.Pace/Progress:Instructorsshallhaveacourseoutline/curriculumthatstipulatesthecustomarylengthoftimeforamoduleofstudy.Instructorsshallconsultwiththeiradvisorycommitteesontheircourseoutline/curriculum.StudentServicespersonnelshallcommunicatetheconceptofpace/progresstonewenrolleesduringorientation.Instructorsshallcommunicatetheirprogram’sspecificpace/progressscheduletoeveryincomingstudent.Instructorsshallcreateandmaintainagradingsystemwherebythosestudentsnotmaintainingthestatedpace/progressforaspecificmoduleofstudywillreceiveagradethatreflectsthatlackofpace/progress.Instructorsshallinformallstudents,existingandnew,ofthegradingpolicy.SincealloccupationaltrainingofferedintheareaCollegesinvolvestechnicalknowledgeandoccupationalandemployabilityskills,studentsareencouragedtoapplythemselvestoachievesuccessintheirchosenvocationalobjective.

StudentGradingandProgressforNursing&AlliedHealthNursingandAlliedHealthstudentsreceiveatheorygradeineachsubject.Academically,gradesofA,B,andCareconsideredsatisfactoryprogress;gradesofDorFareconsideredunsatisfactoryprogress.Astudentwhoreceivesanunsatisfactoryacademicgradeattheendofthetermorunitwillbesuspendedfromtheprogramduetofailuretoprogress.Allgrades/gradeaverageswillbecalculatedtothetenthplace.Ifthetenthsplaceis0.5orgreaterthenexthigherwholenumericalnumberwillbeassigned.(i.e.79.5=80)Ifthetenthsplaceis0.4orlessthenumericalgradewillberoundeddown.(i.e.,79.4=79).Studentsmustmaintainasatisfactoryaverage(80)foreachunitofthecurriculum.GradeScaleforPracticalNursing&AlliedHealthA(94-100) D(73-79)FailingB(87-93)C(80-86)

F(0-72)Failing

Oncegradeshavebeenawardedandposted,theymaynotbechangedwithoutwrittenauthorizationoftheinstructorandtheapprovalofthePresidentunlessalteredpursuanttoagradeappeal.StudentsenrolledinthePracticalNursingandAlliedHealthprogramsmustmaintainasatisfactoryaverageof80foreachunitofstudy.

WorkerCharacteristicsGrading(WorkEthicsProgram)

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TheU.S.DepartmentofLaborestimatesthat80percentofworkerswholosetheirjobsdosonotbecauseoflackofoccupationalskills,butbecauseofpoorworkethics.Themissionoftechnicaleducationistoprovidebusinessandindustrywithtrainedworkerswhopossessbothstrongoccupationalskillsandgoodworkhabits.

Businessandindustryleadershaveidentifiedessentialworkercharacteristicsthatshouldbetaughtandpracticedtohelpdevelopaviableandeffectiveworkforce.

Thetenworkercharacteristictraitsidentifiedare:

1.Attendance 6.Productivity2.Character 7.OrganizationalSkills3.Teamwork 8.Communication4.Appearance 9.Cooperation5.Attitude 10.Respect

TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonhasincorporatedaworkercharacteristicscoursefocusingontheworkercharacteristicstobetaughteachterm.Thesesessionsareconductedthroughoutthetermweekly,dependingontheclassschedule.Eachstudentwillreceiveaworkercharacteristicscoursegrade,whichwillberecordedonthestudent’stranscript.

STUDENTRECORDS

StudentFilesApermanentfileismaintainedoneachcurrentandformerstudentwhohasenrolledinTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.TheCollegecomplieswithG-070ondisposalofrecords.

Eachpermanentstudentrecordwillcontainaminimumofthefollowinginformation:1)academicrecords;2)disciplinaryfiles;3)mattersresultingtostudentdiscipline.Theclassrollismaintainedbytheinstructorandistheofficialrecordforallstudentsinaclass.Itistheofficialschoolrecordinmatterspertainingtoentrancedates,completiondates,andattendance.TheserecordsarethepropertyoftheCollegeandarestoredintheOfficeofStudentServices.

TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksoncomplieswiththeGramm-Leach-BlileyAct:SecurityInformationProgramguidelinesthatsetstandardsforprotectionofallnonpublicfinancialinformation.

StudentRecordConfidentialityAllstudentrecordsareconfidentialinaccordwiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),20U.S.C.–§1232gandT.C.A.§10-7-504.(SeealsoTBRGuidelineS-020onconfidentialityofstudentrecords).Confidentialstudentrecordinformationgenerallymaynotbedisclosedwithoutthewrittenconsentofthestudent.ConsenttoreleaseformsandinformationregardingdisclosureproceduresmaybeobtainedfromtheStudentRecordsOffice.

StudentNotificationofRights-FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)StudentsofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonhavespecificrightsunderFERPA,aswellastherelatedregulationsoftheDepartmentofEducation.Thislawandtheregulationsprovidethatastudenthasarighttoinspectandreviewtheireducationrecords.Requestswillbehonoredwithin45daysofthedaytheTennessee

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CollegeofAppliedTechnology-receivesarequestforaccess.StudentsshouldsubmitawrittenrequesttotheStudentServicesCoordinator,identifyingtherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Thestudentwillbenotifiedofthedateandtimewhentherecordswillbeavailableforinspection.AsperbothFERPAandTBRGuidelineS-020,astudentmayrequestthatanyrecordbeamendedifthestudentbelievesitisinaccurate,misleading,orotherwiseinviolationofprivacyrights.Torequestanamendment,thestudentmustwritetheStudentServicesCoordinatorandclearlyidentifythepartoftherecordtheywantchangedandspecifywhyitisinaccurateormisleading.IftheCollegedecidesnottoamendtherecord,thestudentwillbenotifiedofhis/herrightstoaschoolhearing.Additionalinformationregardinghearingprocedureswillbeprovidedtothestudentatthattime.

ReleaseofPersonallyIdentifiableInformationTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonwillobtainthestudent’swritten,signedconsentbeforedisclosingpersonallyidentifiableinformationaboutthestudentfromtheirrecords,unlessreleaseispursuanttooneoftheexceptionsprovidedbyFERPAoritsregulations.StudentsmayexecuteaFERPAreleaseformwhichgivestheCollegepermissiontoreleaseinformationortospeakwithothersaboutmatterscontainedinthestudent’srecordsasdesignatedbythestudent.StudentsalsohavetheoptiontoexecuteconsentformsauthorizingtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksontoreleasestudentrecordstoparentsorotherdesignatedpersons/entities.ForinformationontheFERPAreleaseform,visittheStudentServicesOffice.FERPApermitsdisclosurewithoutconsent,toTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonofficialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.ACollegeofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialisapersonemployedbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksoninanadministrative,supervisory,facultyorstaffposition;apersonorcompanywithwhomtheschoolhascontractedservices;amemberoftheschool’sgoverningboard;or,astudentservinginanofficialcapacity,suchasstudentreviewhearings.Uponrequest,theschoolalsodiscloseseducationrecordswithoutstudentconsenttoofficialsofanotherschoolinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll,butwillnotifythestudent,ifpossible,oftherequest.Aschoolmayalsodisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationwithoutstudentconsenttothefollowingparties:U.S.ComptrollerGeneral,U.S.AttorneyGeneral,U.S.DepartmentofEducationAuthorizedorganizationsconductingeducationalresearchAccreditingagenciesAllegedvictimofacrimeParentofaDependentStudentasdefinedbytheIRSParentofastudentunder21regardingtheviolationofalawregardingalcoholordrugabuseFERPAalsopermitsthedisclosureof“DirectoryInformation”withoutpriorconsentofastudent.“Directoryinformation”meansinformationcontainedinaneducationrecordofastudentwhichwouldNOTgenerallybeconsideredharmful,oraninvasionofprivacyifdisclosed.Directoryinformationincludes:NameAddressDateofbirthTelephonelistingCourseofstudyDatesofattendanceAwardsearnedMostrecentpreviousinstitutionattendedOtherinformationofthetypeabovespecificallyapprovedbytheinstitutionorschoolasacceptabledirectoryinformation

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TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksondoesnotsellandgenerallydoesnotdistributemailinglistsofstudentstoanypersonorentityexceptasmandatedbycertainfederallawsformilitaryrecruiters.TheSolomonAmendmentrequiresthereleaseofnameaddress,anddateofbirthtomilitaryrecruitersupontheirrequest.

OtherPossibleBasesforReleaseofStudentRecordsFERPAandSubpoenasTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-mayberequiredtodiscloseinformationpursuanttoacourtorderorlawfullyissuedsubpoena.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-mustmakeareasonableefforttonotifythestudentoftheorderorsubpoenainadvanceofcompliance,sothattheparentoreligiblestudentmayseekprotectiveaction,unlessthecourtorissuingagencyhasprohibitedsuchdisclosure.FERPAandHealthRecords45CFRPart160;45CFRPart162;45CFRPart164Yourschools'OfficeofDisabilityServices(ODS)normallyobtainsandmaintainshealthrecordsforeachstudentwhoappliesforaccommodations,services,orwaivers.Ifahealthrecordisusedtodecideregardingastudent'seducationprogram,thehealthrecordisaneducationrecord.Inthatcase,thenormalFERPAconfidentialityprovisionsapply.FERPAandHealthandSafetyExemption34CFR99.31(a)(10)&34CFR99.36Ahealthandsafetyexceptionpermitsthedisclosureofpersonallyidentifiableinformationfromastudent’srecordincaseofanimmediatethreattothehealthorsafetyofstudentsorotherindividuals.Theschooldisclosespersonallyidentifiableinformationfromaneducationrecordtoappropriatepartiesinconnectionwithahealthorsafetyemergencyifknowledgeoftheinformationisnecessarytoprotectthehealthorsafetyofthestudentorotherindividuals.FERPAandthePatriotAct:InresponsetotheterroristattacksontheUnitedStatesthattookplaceonSeptember11,2001,CongressmadechangestoFERPA.Section507oftheUSAPatriotActamendedFERPA,whichnowcontains16exceptionstothegeneralrules.PublicLaw107-56;DCLApril12,2002.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksoncomplieswiththechangesmadetoFERPAbecauseoftheUSAPatriotActasoutlinedinDCLApril12,2002.StudentsmayreportviolationsofFERPAorsubmitquestionsaboutFERPAmatterstotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.ComplaintsorrequestsforinformationaboutFERPAandtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson’spoliciesrelatedtostudentrecordsmaydosobycontactingtheStudentServicesCoordinator.Additionalinformationmaybefoundat:PamBighamTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson740Highway46SouthDickson,TN37055(615)441-6220www.tcatdickson.edu

TennesseeBoardofRegents1BridgestoneParkNashville,TN37214www.tbr.eduPolicy3:02:03:00-ConfidentialtyofStudentRecords

AstudentalsohastherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksontocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAis:

FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficeU.S.DepartmentofEducation400MarylandAve.S.W.Washington,DC20202-4605Phone:202-260-3887www.ed.gov/officese/OM/fpco

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TranscriptofAcademicRecordAtranscriptoftrainingcompletedwillbepreparedandsuppliedtostudentsuponrequest.Allrequestsfortranscript,includingrequestsmadetobemailedtoemployersorothereducationinstitutionsmustbemadewithaTranscriptReleaseFormsignedbythestudent.Thisreleasewillexpirewhentherequestisfinalized.Transcriptrequeststake7-10businessdaystoprocess.Studentswithanencumbranceof$100orgreaterwillnotbeallowedtoreceivetranscripts,awards,ortohavetranscriptssentto3rdpartiesuntilthatbalanceissettledorunlessthetranscriptistobesenttoanotherTBRinstitutionandthestudenthasenteredintoawrittenagreementtosatisfytheoutstandingdebtorobligationowedtotheCollegeissuingthecertificateofcreditorofficialtranscript.ThereceivinginstitutionwillnotreleaseanawardortranscriptuntiltheencumbranceispaidtoTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.TheCollegewillkeepapermanentrecordoftraining.Anystudentwhochangeshis/hernameoraddressshouldnotifythemainofficesothataccuraterecordsmaybemaintained.

HighSchoolTranscriptsandGEDandHiSetScoresGEDandHiSETscoresandtranscriptsarerequiredtobeonfileintheStudentServicesOffice.

TransferofStudentRecordstootherInstitutionsEducationalrecordsmaybedisclosedwithoutthestudent’sconsenttoofficialsofanotherschoolorinstitutioninwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll.

STUDENTPOLICIES

AttendancePolicyThenatureoftheprogramsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonissuchthatitisnecessaryforeverystudenttoattendregularly.Excessiveinterruptionsduetoabsenceswillhaveanadverseeffectonstudentprogress.Thedailyattendanceofastudentbecomesapartofthestudent’spermanentfileandisreflectedontheirtranscript.

Theattendancepolicyisintendedtopromotedependabilityandpositiveworkercharacteristicsessentialtosuccessintheworkforce.Studentsareexpectedtobepunctualandattendclasseachday.Thepurposeoftheattendancepolicyistoprovidethosestudentswithextenuatingcircumstancesoremergenciesbeyondtheircontrolanexceptiontoperfectattendance.Discretionaryhoursorpersonaltimeawayfromschoolisnotconsideredappropriateabsences.OnoccasionswhereastudentmustbeabsentfromtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson,theyarerequiredtocallintotheirinstructortoinformthemofthatfact.Allstudentsmustattendatleast90.3%oftheirscheduledhourstomaintainsatisfactoryattendance.

Full-TimeStudents• Afterafull-timestudenthasbeenabsentforatotalof5.5%ofthetotalhoursforwhichhe/sheenrolledfor

theterm,thestudentwillreceivewrittencommunicationfromtheirprograminstructorandwillbecounselledabouttheirattendancepattern,alertingthestudenttothenumberofhoursofpermittedabsencesfortheremainingportionofthetermwithoutsuspensionfornon-compliancewiththeattendancepolicy.

• Whenastudentaccumulatesabsencesmorethan9.7%ofthehoursforwhichhe/sheenrolledfortheterm,thestudentwillreceivewrittennotificationofsuspension.Thestudentmayappealthesuspensionwithin

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threedaysof notificationof the suspension. Should the studentdecide to appeal, anAttendanceAppealCommitteewillreviewthestudent’sattendancerecordandanystudentprovidedabsencedocumentationandmakearecommendationtothePresidentregardingwhetheramiscalculationofattendancehasoccurredorwhether anextenuating circumstanceexists tomerit anexception to theattendancepolicy.A studentappealing suspension of attendancemay remain in class until the suspension has been reviewed and adecisionmade.

Astudentisconsideredtardyifnotintheclassroomatthedesignatedtimeforclasstostart.Studentsarrivinglatetoschoolwillbechargedforabsencesduetotardinessasfollows:1. 1to30minuteswillbecountedas30minutes2. 31to60minuteswillbecountedasonehour,etc.3. Multipletardieswillresultinthefollowingaction(s),

a. 5tardies—studentwillbegivenadocumentedwarningbyinstructor,b. 6tardies—studentwillbeplacedonprobationbytheStudentServicesOffice,c. 7tardies—studentwillbereferredtoPresidentandmaybesuspended,d. Astudentabsentthreeconsecutivedayswithnonotificationofabsenceswillbeautomatically

terminatedfromtheprogram.SeetheWithdrawalPolicyfoundonpage__ofthishandbook.

To re-enroll, following a suspension for an attendance policy violation, the student must complete and file anapplication for readmission. Students terminated for attendance violations must wait one full term before re-enrolling.Re-admissionrequiresanewapplicationandfollowingstandardadmissionsprocesses.

Make-UpHoursMake-uphoursarenotpermittedexceptasareasonableaccommodationpermittedpursuanttoproceduresapplicableinspecificsituations,e.g.pregnantstudents,orcertaindocumenteddisabilities.

ExemptAbsencesStudentswhoaremembersoftheReserveorNationalGuardandwhoarerequiredtoservetwoweeks’activedutyeachyearwillbepermittedtodoso.Insuchcases,thestudentwillbegrantedleavefortheperiodofactiveduty.VAcertificationsforsuchstudentswillbeadjustedaccordingly.Thesestudentsshouldadvisetheschooloftheirmilitaryscheduleatthebeginningofthetermtheiractivedutytourisscheduled.ThestudentmustprovidetheCollegewithacopyoftheofficialorders.Astudentwillbeexcusedfromclassesforjuryduty;however,acopyofthesummonsmustbeprovidedtotheCollegeaswellasanexcuseforeachdayfromthecourtclerk.

ReportingAbsencesAllabsencesandtardinessmustberecordedontheprogressreport,whichiskeptinthestudent’spermanentrecord.Whenreturningtoclassfollowinganabsence,thestudentshouldreporttotheinstructorandcompletetheabsencereport.Studentsleavingclasswithoutauthorizationwillbecountedabsentandmayresultindisciplinaryaction.Thestudentshouldreporttotheinstructorbeforeleaving.Falseinformationpertainingtoreasonsforabsenceswillbegroundsfordiscipline.

ChangesinEnrollmentStatusIt issometimesnecessaryforastudenttochangestatusoralterhis/herattendanceschedule.Achangeofstatuscouldbeanincreaseordecreaseinscheduledhourstoattend.Onechangeofstatuspertermispermittedpriortothecensusdatefortheterm;however,afterthecensusdate,studentswillnormallynotbeallowedtochangestatus.Additionalcircumstanceswherechangeofstatusispermittedare:

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• Studentsmaychangestatusbetween terms;however,approval for thechange instatusmustbegrantedpriortoregistrationforthesubsequentterm.

• Astudentmaybeallowedtochangestatusfromfull-timetopart-timeorfrompart-timetofull-timeduringthetermonlywhentherearedocumentedmedicalorpersonalreasons.Suchmedicalorpersonalreasonsshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,seriousextendedillnessofthestudent,seriousorextendedillness,deathofanimmediatefamilymember,orotherextraordinarycircumstancesthatarebeyondthestudent’scontrolwherecontinuedenrollmentwouldcreateasubstantialhardship.

StudentsmustcontacttheStudentServicesOfficetorequestachangeinstatus.Ifachangeinstatusisapproved,theamountofanyfinancialaidawardsbeingreceivedwillbeadjustedbasedontherevisedscheduledhoursfortheterm,therefore,studentsmustreviewthechangeinstatusrequestwiththeFinancialAidOffice.Anyamountthatthestudentowesforfinancialresourcesalreadyreceivedmustbepaidbackpriortotheeffectivedateofthechange.Theinstitutionalrefundpolicywillbeappliedtodetermineifarefundisdue.Additionalproceduresmayapply forWilder-Naifehrecipientswhenchangingstatus.Forstudentsreceiving theWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantawardonly,thestudentmayappealadenialofarequestforchangeinstatusis.

ClassroomandShopMaintenanceGoodhousekeepingpracticesshouldalwaysbefollowed. Trashmustbepickeduponsite;tools,equipment,etc.shouldbekeptinappropriateplaces—notonbenches,machines,andfloorswhennotinuse.Asanintegralpartofinstruction,eachstudentisexpectedtoparticipateinhousekeepingandcleanupactivitiesattheconclusionofeachdaytomaintainefficient,high-leveltrainingprograms.Instructorsandstudentsareresponsibleforcleanlinessandorderlinessofclassroomworkareasatalltimes.Eachprogramwillestablishadailyroutineforcleaningandstudentsareexpectedtocarryoutdutiesasassigned.

UtilizationofPhysicalFacilitiesShops,laboratories,andequipmentshallbeusedonlyforcarryingouttheinstructionalprogramoftheschool.Studentsareresponsibleforproperuseandcareoftoolsandequipment.OrganizationsseekingtoutilizedesignatedTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-facilitiesmustcompletetheFacilitiesUsageApplication.ThisapplicationmustbesubmittedtothePresidentordesigneeatleastfive(5)businessdayspriortotheevent.ThePresidentordesigneewillreviewtherequestandapproveordenyitinwriting,whichmaytaketheformofanemailmessage.DenialofaFacilitiesUsageRequestwillincludeastatementofthebasisforthedenial.PleaseseetheTBRpolicy1:03:02:50onFacilitiesuse(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/access-and-use-campus-property-and-facilities)andtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonFacilitiesUsepolicyathttps://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/FM-100.pdf.

ResponsibilityforTools,EquipmentandPropertyStudentsareresponsiblefortheproperuseandcareoftools,equipment,andotherschoolproperty.Studentsresponsibleforlossof,ordamageto,schoolpropertymayberequiredtopaycostsassociatedwiththatlossordamage.Studentsmustreportdamagedequipmentorfacilitiestotheinstructorassoonasdetected.

CourseActivitiesEachtrainingprogramhasspecificrulesandclasspoliciesregardingconduct,dress,safety,breakandlunchschedules,andcourserequirements.Theinstructorhaschargeofallcourseactivitiesandwillinformstudentsoftrainingexpectations,includingthepurchaseofbooks,supplies,tools,anduniforms.

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DressPolicyTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonisavocational/technicaltraininginstitution.Mostemployerswillnotemploypersonswithinappropriateappearance.Presentingawork-likeandneatlydressedappearancemakesthetaskoffindingandsecuringemploymentmucheasier.TheCollege’saimistomaketheeducationalexperienceasmuchlikeawell-managedindustrialestablishmentaspossible.Appropriateattiremustbewornthatisrepresentativeofwhatindustryrequiresintheworkplace.Safetyglassesarerequiredintheshopareas,andlooseclothingisprohibitedwhenoperatingmachinery.Appropriatedressisstronglyencouragedandwillbedefinedbyyourinstructor.AnimportanttraininggoalforeachstudentatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonistodevelopasenseofpersonalprideinhisorherappearanceandchosenoccupation.Studentsmayberequiredtopurchasecertainprescribedclothingsuchasshopsuits,steel-toeboots,pants,shirts,uniforms,etc.,fortheirtrainingarea.Studentsmustwearshoesandclothessuitablefortheareaenrolledandkeepthemneat.Provocativeoroffensiveclothingisprohibitedoncampus.Theevaluationofstudentworkercharacteristicswillincludestudentappearanceasitrelatestooccupational/jobrequirements.Workanddresshabitsareanimportantpartofanyskilledcraftperson,technician,orofficeworker.

AttitudeStudentsareexpectedandencouragedtodevelopproperworkhabitsandtomaintainasincere,cooperativeattitudeatalltimes.

IDBadgesStudentsmustalwaysweartheirTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologystudentphotoidentificationbadgeswhileoncampus.ThebadgescannotbeissuedwithoutastudentsubmittingavalidunexpiredgovernmentissuedIDtoverifyidentity.Thebadgesmustbedisplayedsothattheyarereadilyvisible.Toensurethesecurityofstudentdata,astudentIDbadgeorothervalidunexpiredgovernmentissuedIDmustbepresentedtocollegestaffinordertodiscussstudentaccount/financialaidinformationorreceivefinancialaidresidualchecks.IfastudentloseshisorherstudentIDbadge,theitemmustbereportedaslostorstolentotheBusinessOfficeduringnormaloperatinghours.Areplacementfeeof$5.00mustbepaidandareceiptmustbepresentedtoschoolpersonnelinStudentServicesbeforeanewIDbadgewillbemade.UponterminationfromtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-,studentsmustreturntheirIDbadgestotheinstructor/StudentServicesOffice.

ProgramTransferPolicyItisexpectedtherewillbeverylimitedtransferbetweenprogramssinceeveryattemptismadetoplacethestudentintoasuitableareaatthetimeofinitialenrollment.Whenastudentwhoiscurrentlyenrolledneedstotransfertoanewtrainingprogrambecauseofachangeincareerobjectives,theStudentServicesOfficewillcoordinatewiththeinstructorsandthestudentinmakingthetransitiontoanotherprogramandinensuringthechangeisappropriatetothestudent’sinterestsandqualifications.Studentsmusthaveapassingaverageintheprogramtheydesiretotransferfrombeforethetransferwillbeconsidered.Whenthetransferchoiceismade,thePresidentmustapprovethetransfer.Itisexpectedthatgenerallythiswilloccurduringthefirsttermofthestudent’straining.

TransferfromTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksontoOtherInstitutionsThosestudentswhowishtotransfertoanotherTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willneedtoconsultwiththeStudentServicesOfficeconcerningthedatetheyexpecttoenrollintheirnewTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology.StudentstransferringfromTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonmustfollow

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therecordspolicytohavetheirrecordssenttootherinstitutions.Financialaidrecordsdonotautomaticallyfollowstudents;pleaseseeFinancialAidpersonnelforassistance.

TransfersofStudentsfromOtherInstitutionsAlltransferapplicantsareconsideredonanindividualbasis.Transcriptsdocumentingclockhoursofattendance,grades,andskillsmasteredarereviewedforcredit,time,andplacement.Transferstudentsareadmittedwhenspaceisavailableandadmissionrequirementsaremet.

ArticulationTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksoniscommittedtohelpingourstudentsachievemoreadvanceddegrees.StudentswhohavedocumentedclassroomhoursorexperienceintechnicalareasofferedbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonmayreceiveadvancedplacementatsubsequentlyattendedinstitutionsofhighereducationbasedonacompetency-basedtestorareviewofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-transcripts.ToreceivemoreinformationoncurrentarticulationagreementspleasecontactwiththeStudentServicesOffice.

ProcedureforVoluntaryTerminationofTrainingEverystudentshouldtalkwithhis/herinstructorandthecounselorbeforevoluntarilyterminatinghis/hertrainingorwithdrawingfromenrollmentattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.Theprocedureterminate/withdrawis:

1.Talkwithyourinstructor.Explainwhyyouareleavingandwhatyourplansareforthefuture.2.CompleteanExitInterviewFormandturnyourIDbadgeinattheStudentServicesDepartment.3.IfastudentfailstocompleteanExitInterviewForm,theStudentServicesstaffwillmailtheformtothestudent.ThisinformationisveryimportantforCOE,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,andTBRreporting.4.Studentsmayowerefundsforfinancialassistanceprogramiftheydonotcompletethehoursscheduledduringthetermtheyterminate/withdraw.AninterviewwiththeFinancialAidAdministratorisrecommendedpriortotermination/withdrawaltodetermineanyapplicablefinancialpenalties.

InvoluntaryWithdrawalPolicy(Automatic)AnystudentwhoisabsentfromclassforthreedayswithoutnotificationtotheprograminstructorwillbeautomaticallywithdrawnfromclassperTBRpolicy2:03:01:05.Onthedayfollowingthethirdnocallnoshowabsence,theinstructorwillfillouttherequiredterminationnotificationformsandforwardthemtotheStudentServicesOffice.StudentServicespersonnelwillprocessthewithdrawalforms,includingdeterminationofReturnofTitleIVAidCalculation,TBRRefundCalculationandnotificationofwithdrawaltorequiredoutsideagencies.Shouldthestudentreturntoclassafteranautomaticwithdrawalhasbeenprocessed,thestudentwillberequiredtocompleteare-admissionformandanewapplicationforenrollment.

HealthandAccidentPolicyAllstudentsenrollinginTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonareencouragedtocompleteaMedicalRecordform.ThisinformationwillbetreatedasaconfidentialeducationalrecordandwillonlybeutilizedifastudentrequiresimmediateassistanceduetoanillnessorinjuryontheCollegecampusortrainingworksite.Adherencetosoundsafetypracticesshouldpreventaccidents.However,intheeventofaninjuryorillness,thefollowingprocedureswillbeobserved:

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• TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-staffmayattempttoadministerfirstaid.• Instructors/staffmemberswillinformcampusadministrationoftheinjuryorillness.• Ifneeded,Emergencyserviceswillbecontacted,andthestudentmaybetransportedtoamedicalfacilityas

determinedbyrespondingemergencymedicalpersonnel.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-willnotifydesignatedfamilymembersorcontactpersonsasprovidedonthestudent’sMedicalRecordformifastudentistransportedtoamedicalfacilityorrequiresassistancetoleavecampus.

• TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-personnelwillcompleteanincidentreportassoonaspossibleaftertheevent.

Itisimportantthatthemedicalinformationprovidedbystudentsfilebecompleteandthatmedicalandcontactinformationisuptodate.Studentswithspecialhealthconditionsshouldincludethatinformationwhencompletingthemedicalinformationformandmayinformthefacultyaboutthosespecialconditionsiftheybelieveittobenecessary.

StudentInsuranceNursingandAlliedHealthLiabilityInsuranceAllnursingandalliedhealthstudentsarerequiredbyclinicalaffiliatestopurchasespecialliabilityinsuranceapplicabletotheirprogram.MoreinformationmaybefoundthroughtheNursingHandbook.

TBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchangeOtherTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-studentsinterestedinobtaininghealthinsurancecoveragecanaccessinformationabouttheTBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchangeonlineathttps://www.ahix.com/orbycalling1-800-647-4104.

GraduationRequirementsGraduatesofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonareusuallyconsideredforentry-levelemploymentintheirrespectiveoccupations.Satisfactorycompletionmaybeachievedbydemonstratingproficiencybasedontheoccupationalentryrequirements.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-awardstwo(2)typesofeducationalcredentials.Acertificateofcompletionmaybeawardedtoanystudentwhoreachesajobproficiencylevelandtoanysupplementalstudentwhocompletesobjectivesforupgradingnecessaryskillsandknowledgewithinaprogramofstudy.Adiplomamaybeawardedtostudentswhodemonstratesatisfactoryproficiencyinacompletecourseofstudy.(Seeeachprogramareaforthosejobtitlesdesignedascompletecoursesofstudy.)

GraduationCeremoniesGraduationceremoniesareheldeachtrimester.Studentsarestronglyencouragedtoparticipateinthisoccasion,whenthestudent’sfamilyandfriends,aswellastheCollegefacultyandstaff,aregiventheopportunitytorecognizetheaccomplishmentsofourgraduates.TheStudentServicesOfficewillnotifystudentsofthegraduationapplicationprocedureaswellasalldeadlinesleadinguptotheevent,includingarrangementsnecessarytoreceivethecapandgown,aswellastheappropriatecredential(s).

AwardsIssuedUponProgramCompletionAwardsandtranscriptsaretypicallyissuedwithinthreetofourweeksfollowingcompletionofaprogramofstudy.Acompletedexitinterviewsurveymustbeonfiletoreceivetheaward.

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STUDENTCONDUCT/STUDENTLIFE

StudentAccountability/ConductStudentsareresponsiblefortheirownconduct,andviolationsofestablishedrulesandregulationsmaysubjectthemtodisciplinarymeasuresordismissal.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologycomplieswiththeTennesseeBoardofRegentsPolicy3:02:00:01Subject:GeneralRegulationsonStudentConductandDisciplinarySanctions(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions)andtheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-StudentDisciplinePolicyhttps://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-120.pdf.

AcademicIntegrityPolicyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonoperatesunderthepremiseofacademicintegrity.Thepolicyprohibitsplagiarismandotherformsofacademiccheating.Itistheinstructors’responsibilitytocreateanenvironmentinwhichacademicintegrityisexpected.Itisthestudents’obligationtoconductthemselvesinamannerconsistentwithexpectationsforacademicintegrity.ThefullpolicystatementonAcademicIntegrityissetoutintheTBRStudentConductandDisciplinarySanctionsPolicy(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions)andTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-StudentDisciplinePolicyhttps://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-120.pdf.

ComputerOperationandInternetAccessPolicyandGuidelinesAllstudentsarerequiredtosignanAcceptableUsePolicyforInformationTechnologyandmustadheretothefollowingprotocols.CompliancewiththispolicyisnecessarytoensuresecurityandperformanceofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-computerresourcesandaproperlearningenvironment.Strictadherencetothispolicywillpreventcostlydamage,needforequipment/systemrepairs,systemdowntime,and/orlossofcomputerprivileges.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-’sAcceptableUsePolicycanbefoundathttps://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/IT-110.pdf.

IMPORTANTNOTE:Anypersonwhoviolatesthispolicywillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.

CopyrightandDigitalMillenniumActCopyright-MaterialspublishedbytheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonareprotectedbytheDigitalMillenniumCopyrightAct.TheDMCAalsorequiresthattheinstitutioninformallcomputerandnetworkusersthatdownloadingofcopyrightedmaterialisprohibited.Inaddition,TennesseeCodeAnnotated§49-7-1(c)specifiesthattheinstitutionensurethatnocopyrighteddigitalmusicorvideosbedownloadedusinginstitutionalresources.Anyattemptstodosowillresultinappropriatedisciplinarysanctions.Violations-Violationsofthepolicywillresultincorrectiveactionbytheappropriateinstitutionoffice.StudentswhoviolatethispolicywillbereferredtotheStudentServicesCoordinatorforappropriateaction.Employeeswhoviolatethispolicymaybesubjecttodisciplinarymeasuresimposedbytheirsupervisorinconjunctionwiththeinstitution’sadministration.Violationsoflocal,state,orfederallawsregardingunlawfulaccessorusemaybereferredtotheappropriatelawenforcementofficialsforinvestigationand/orprosecution.CopyrightGeneralInformation

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CopyrightisaformofprotectionprovidedbythelawsoftheUnitedStates(Title17,U.S.Code)tocreatorsof“originalworksofauthorship”includingliterary,dramatic,musical,artistic,andotherpublishedandunpublishedworks,when“fixedinatangibleformofexpression.”Protectionslastforthetermoftheauthor'slifeplus50yearsafterdeath.

Itisillegalforanyonetoviolateanyoftherightsprovidedtotheownerofacopyright.TheCopyrightAct(1976)containsprovisionspermittingtheawardofmonetarydamagesagainstindividualswhoinfringeoncopyrightedmaterial.Incivilcases,thelawallowstheassessmentofactualdamagesorstatutorydamages.Foreachinfringement,statutorydamagesrangefrom$250to$10,000.Sections107-118oftheCopyrightActalsoestablishexemptusesofcopyrightedmaterialsandthusrelieffromliability.Onemajorlimitationisthedoctrineof“fair-use”whichisgivenstatutorybasisinSection107oftheAct.

PatriotActNoticetoAllStudentsTheU.S.A.PatriotActauthorizeslawenforcementagencies,actingpursuanttoavalidcourtorder,tocompelpersonneltodiscloseotherwiseconfidentialinformationabouttheirstudenteducationalrecords,electroniccommunicationincludinge-mail;theircomputeraccessoftheinternetandothernetworkdatabases;and/orrecordsoftheirtelephoneusage.

TrafficandParkingRules

ParkingRegulations–Faculty,studentsandvisitorsareexpectedtocomplywithallcampusparkingandspeedregulationsaswellasallstatelaws,countyandmunicipalordinancesgoverningtraffic/parkingintheirlocality.StateandlocallawenforcementauthoritieswillenforcethoseprovisionsonTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-campuses.ViolatorsmayalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththeTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-StudentDisciplinaryPolicygoverningstudentconductanddisciplinarysanctions.Thispolicyispromulgatedpursuantto,andincompliancewith,TBRPolicy3:02:00:01(V)TrafficandParkingfoundathttps://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions.Studentsarepermittedtoparkonlyinthestudentparking.Allstudentparkingisonafirstcomebasis.Paintedlines,markings,orothervisiblesignswillbeusedtodesignateauthorizedparkingareasforstudents,faculty,staff,visitors,oranyotherpersonsauthorizedtousetheCollege’sfacilities.StudentparkingisindicatedbyWHITEpaintedlinesandmarkings.Pleaseobservethesignsforcorrectmovementaroundthecampus.Inabilitytolocateanauthorizedparkingspaceoncampuswillnotexcuseimproperparking.Improperlyparkedvehiclesmaybetowedattheowner’sexpense.Improperparkingincludes,butisnotlimitedtothefollowing:

1. Parkinginunauthorizedspacesorareas;2. Parkingindriveways,sidewalks,intersections,orloadingzones;3. Parkinginanymannerthatblocksproperlyparkedvehicles,suchas“double-parking”;4. Within15feetofafirehydrant;5. Parkinginspacesdesignatedforusebypersonswithdisabilitiesonly.6. Parkingovernightisprohibitedunlesspriorapprovalhasbeengrantedbytheadministration.

Undernocircumstancesmayastudentparkinthefireandsafetylanes,orinthosespacesdesignatedforfaculty.ParkingspacesforthehandicappedareforstudentsorvisitorsusingawheelchairorforthoseallottedaspacebytheCollegePresidentorCampusCoordinator.Improperlyparkedvehicleswillbetowedatthevehicleowner’sexpense.Litteringisprohibitedonthecollegecampus.

Disabled/HandicappedParkingViolations

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Authority:Tenn.CodeAnn.§40-8-203

Thefinefordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationsisestablishedbyStatelawandwillincrease,asneeded,toremainincompliancewithStatelaw.Thisrulesupersedesallrulesornoticesregardingfinesfordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationsatanyTBRInstitution.Thefinefordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationis$200.00orasprescribedbystatelaw.Theft,Loss,orDamagetoMotorVehiclesTheCollegeisnotresponsibleforthesecurityof,loss,ordamageto,anyvehicleoritscontentswhileoncampus.Studentsarerequestedtoreportanyincidents,unusualoccurrences,orconcernsregardingtheirvehiclesonTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-propertytotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-administration.

CampusSecurityActAllstudentsandemployeesarerequiredtoreportanycriminaloffensesoractivitiesthatoccuronthemaincampus,extensioncampus,or instructional service centers.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology - employee reportthemtoTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-administrationimmediatelyforappropriateaction.TennesseeCollege of Applied Technology - students report them to their instructor, Student Services personnel or anyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-administrator.

The College maintains statistical data regarding certain crimes committed on College-controlled property. TheannualCampusSecurityReportcontainsoffensesreportedforthepreviousyear.TheAnnualSecurityReportcanbefound at https://tcatdickson.edu/about/campus-safety-and-security-disclosures. Students may request a papercopyoftheReportattheStudentServicesOffice.Studentsmayalsorequesttoviewthecampuscrimelog.QuestionsorconcernsregardingcampussecuritymattersmaybedirectedtotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-administration.

CampusCrimeReportTheTennesseeBureauofInvestigationmaintainsinformationandstatisticsoncrimesreportedonalleducationalcampusesinTennessee.Thatreportcanbefoundattn.gov/content/dam/tn/tbi/documents/2019CrimeOnCampus.pdf.PrintedcopiesareavailableinStudentServices.Thespecificcrime(s)forTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonandthenumberofincidencesthatwerereportedforthe2019reportingyear,areasfollows:

Burglary 0Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 2TheftofMotorVehicleParts 0SexualOffenses(Forcible) 0Drug/NarcoticViolations 0

SexualOffenderInformationPursuanttoT.C.A.§Title40-39-201,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonfurnishesitsstudentswithalinktothestateofTennessee’ssexoffenderregistry:https://sor.tbi.tn.gov/SOMainpg.aspx.TheinformationcontainedintheregistryhasbeenprovidedtoregisteringagenciesandtheTennesseeBureauofInvestigationbytheoffenderandisbaseduponinformationprovidedbytheoffender.Offendersmayhavemovedwithoutnotification.ThisinformationmaybeusedtodeterminewhetheranindividualregisteredatthissiteisemployedorenrolledasastudentattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksononlyandshouldnotbeusedin

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anymannertoinjure,harass,orcommitacriminalactagainstanypersonnamedintheregistry.AnysuchactioncouldsubjectyoutodisciplinebytheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonand/orcriminalprosecution.Drug-FreeCampusandWorkplaceInaccordancewiththeDrug–FreeWorkplaceActof1988(PublicLaw100-960)andtheDrug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActof1989,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonprohibitstheunlawfuluse,manufacture,possession,distribution,ordispensingof“controlledsubstances”,asdefinedintheControlledSubstanceAct,21U.S.C.812,andalcoholonschoolproperty.AllemployeesandstudentsaresubjecttothisAct.Anyviolationofthispolicywillresultinappropriatedisciplinaryaction.

PolicyonDrugScreeningInadditiontoanyprogramspecificpolicy,incompliancewiththerequirementsoftheDrug-FreeCampus&WorkplaceActandtomaintainasafeenvironmentconducivetobothworkandlearning,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonspecificallyprohibitstheunlawfuluse,manufacture,possession,distributionordispensingofalcoholorillegaldrugs,themisuseoflegallyprescribedor“overthecounter”drugsorbeingundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsinitsfacilitiesandprograms.Pursuanttothispolicy,andwhere“reasonablesuspicion”existsthatastudentoremployeeis“undertheinfluence”ofalcoholoracontrolledsubstancewhileoncampusorengagedinanyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-relatedactivity,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-mayrequirethatindividualtosubmittoatesttodeterminethepresenceofalcoholorcontrolledsubstances.

Forthepurposesofthispolicy,“reasonablesuspicion”meanssuspicionbasedonspecificandarticulablefacts,takentogetherwithrationalinferencesfromthosefactsthatgiverisetotheconclusionthatanindividualisundertheinfluenceofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s).“Undertheinfluence”meansthatanindividual’sjudgmentormotorcoordinationisimpairedduetothepresenceoruseofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s),includingprescriptionmedication(s).Whenithasbeendeterminedthatareasonablesuspicionexiststhatanindividualisundertheinfluenceofalcoholand/oracontrolledsubstance,he/shemayberequiredtosubmittoatesttodeterminewhethertheindividualisactuallyundertheinfluence.Anindividualwhorefusestoundergotestingwhenreasonablesuspicionhasbeendeterminedtoexist,willbefoundtohaveviolatedthispolicyandwillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Additionally,anypersonwhotestspositiveforbeingundertheinfluenceofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s)inviolationofthispolicywillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Thecostofreasonablesuspiciondrugtestingistheresponsibilityoftheindividualbeingtested.

SmokingPolicyPursuantto,andinsupplementof,thelawsoftheStateofTennessee(PublicChapter410,“Non-SmokingAct)andTBRPolicyNo.1:07:00:10,thefollowingsmokingpolicyappliestoallpersonsatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson:Smokingwillnotbepermittedinanyadministrativeorfacultyoffice,shop,classroom,schoolvehicle,orlaboratoryatanytime.Allsmokingmustbedoneindesignatedoutsideareasthatarelocatedatleast25feetawayfromanyentrancewayorwindow(s).Allbuildingsandthemainbreezewaybetweentheshopareasaresmoke-freeenvironments.Theuseofelectronicore-cigarettesandsmokelesstobaccowillbetreatedthesameastraditionaltobaccoproductsforpurposesofthispolicy.Smokingandtheuseofsmokelesstobaccoisalsoprohibitedinthefollowingdesignatedlocations:

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Benchesandotherpicnictablesplacedincertainareasofthecampus;Compliancewiththispolicyismandatory.Pleaseplacetrashintheproperwastecontainers,notonthegroundorinthegraveledorpavedareas

PersonsviolatingthispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingtheterminationofemploymentorenrollmentattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.Visitorsviolatingthepolicywillbeaskedtostoptheirviolation.Ifavisitorrefusestocomplywiththepolicyafterbeinginstructedtostopwillbeescortedoffthepremises.Theinstructorofeachprogrammaypermitsmokebreaksasdeemedappropriate,butshallnotinterferewiththedailyschedule,Collegepolicyand/orshallnotbepermittedinanareathatisprohibitedbythispolicyorthatwillpresentasafetyhazard.Receptacleswillbeprovidedforthispurposeandallpersonsareexpectedtoproperlydisposeoftheircigarettebutts.

DrugandAlcoholPreventionInformationTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson’sDrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionProgramaddressesthreemajorconcerns:1. Themaintenanceofanenvironmentinwhichstudentscanlearnandbesafe,2. Helpforstudentswhosedevelopmentorperformanceisthreatenedbyabuseofdrugsoralcohol,and3. Theenforcementofpoliciesandlawsregardingpossessionoruseofdrugsoralcoholoncampus.WhatIsAddiction?Whenadrugusercannotstoptakingadrugevenifs/hewantsto,itiscalledaddiction.Theurgeistoostrongtocontrol,evenifyouknowthesubstanceiscausingharm.Addictionisachronic,oftenrelapsing,braindiseasethatcausescompulsivedrugseekinganduse,despiteharmfulconsequencestotheaddictedindividualandtothosearoundhimorher.Althoughtheinitialdecisiontousedrugsoralcoholisvoluntaryformostpeople,thebrainchangesthatoccurovertimechallengeanaddictedperson’sself-controlandhamperhisorherabilitytoresistintenseimpulsestousedrugsoralcohol.Addictioncanbecomemoreimportantthantheneedtoeatorsleep.Theurgetogetandusethedrugcanfilleverymomentofaperson’slife.Theaddictionreplacesallthethingsthepersonusedtoenjoy.Apersonwhoisaddictedmightdoalmostanything—lying,stealing,orhurtingpeople—tokeeptakingthedrug.Thiscouldgetthepersonarrested.Addictionisadisease,justasdiabetesandcancerarediseases.Addictionisnotsimplyaweakness.Peoplefromallbackgrounds,richorpoor,cangetanaddiction.Addictioncanhappenatanyage,butitusuallystartswhenapersonisyoung.StatementofHealthRisksAbusingdrugsoralcoholinterfereswiththebody’snormalfunctioning.Becausedrugsdirectlyaffectmanypartsofthebrain,abusecanleadtoproblemswithlearning,sleepingandemotionalhealth.Abusecanalsoleadtopermanentdamageofvitalorganssuchasthebrain,heartandliverandbemanifestedbyheartattack,stroke,bloodclots,lungdamage,liverdamage,cancer,andsuddendeath.Individualswhosufferfromaddictionoftenhaveoneormoreaccompanyingmedicalissues,includinglungandcardiovasculardisease,stroke,cancer,andmentaldisorders.Imagingscans,chestX-rays,andbloodtestsshowthedamagingeffectsofsubstanceabusethroughoutthebody.Forexample,testsshowthattobaccosmokecausescancerofthemouth,throat,larynx,blood,lungs,stomach,pancreas,kidney,bladder,andcervix.Inaddition,somedrugsofabuse,suchasinhalants,aretoxictonervecellsandmaydamageordestroythemeitherinthebrainortheperipheralnervoussystem.

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Evensmalldosesofdrugsandalcoholcansignificantlyimpairjudgmentandcoordination.Thisisespeciallytrueinaperson’sabilitytosafelydriveavehicleoroperateothermachinery.Moderatedosesmayincreaseincidentsofaggressiveactslikespouseorchildabuse.Highdosescancauserespiratorydepressionanddeath.Fetalalcoholsyndromeisacommonproblemofbabiesandinfantsborntomotherswhodrinkalcoholduringpregnancy.Theseinfantscanhavementalretardationandirreversiblephysicalabnormalities.Childrenborntoalcoholicparentsareatagreaterriskofbecomingalcoholics.Sources:U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,NationalInstituteofDrugAbuse;TennesseeCodeAnnotated.PreventionAssistanceDrugandalcoholaddictionarepreventablediseases.Effectiveeducationandoutreachprogramscanleadtoreducedinstancesofabuse.Abusecanbepreventedifoneneverusesdrugs.ItisthepolicyoftheCollegetoprohibittheillegaluse,abuse,manufacture,possession,sale,ordistributionofalcoholicbeveragesoranycontrolledsubstance,includinganystimulant,depressant,narcotic,hallucinogenicdrugorsubstance,ormarijuanaonCollege-owned,controlled,orleasedproperty.Suchuse,solicitation,sale,ordistributionisprohibitedduringanyschool-relatedactivity,includingoff-campustrips.Allstudentsaresubjecttoapplicablefederal,state,andlocallawsrelatedtothismatter.Inaddition,anyviolationofthispolicywillresultindisciplinaryactionsassetforthintheStudentConductPolicyandDisciplinarySanctionssectionofthisHandbook.Studentsarealsosubjecttoarrestandprosecutionbycivilauthoritiesforviolationoncampus.Collegepersonnelwillseektoidentifyabuseproblemsandprovideimmediateinterventionandassistance.TheCollegewillassistanyindividualwhosementalorphysicalhealthisthreatenedbytheuseorabuseofalcoholordrugs.TheCollegecounselorcanreferindividualstocommunityresourcecentersforabusecounselingandrehabilitation.

Followingisalistofarearesources:

AlcoholicsAnonymous AlcoholicsAnonymous951ClarkSt. DAFAHouse-110SouthMainSt.Clarksville,TN37043 DicksonTN37055931.647.0225 615.707.0967

AlcoholicsAnonymous AlcoholicsAnonymous1stUnitedMethodistChurch WalnutChurchofChrist215NorthMainSt. 201CenterAve.Dickson,TN37055 Dickson,TN37055615.446.2917 615.522.7034

CumberlandHeights ClarksvilleFamilyTherapy8283RiverRoad 2535MadisonSt.,SuiteDNashville,TN37209 Clarksville,TN37043615.654.6648 931.326.1125NewLifeLodge Eagle’sBridge999GirlScoutRoad P.O.Box402

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Burns,TN37029 Dickson,TN37055866.836.8125 615.482.1831

CenterstoneCounselingFacilities/www.centerstone.org162CountyServicesDr.,Ste.100 511EighthSt.AshlandCity,TN Clarksville,TN37040615.463.6160 931.920.7200

721Highway46South 1330NorthMainSt.Dickson,TN37055 TennesseeRidge,TN37178615.446.3797 931.721.3312

FurtherinformationisavailableintheStudentServicesCoordinator’soffice.

Sanctions-UnlawfulPossessionorDistributionTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonandallTennesseeBoardofRegentsinstitutionshaveprohibitionsagainstthepossessionand/oruseofdrugsandalcoholonpropertycontrolledbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonorwhileparticipatinginaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson-sponsoredprogram.(PleaseseedisciplinarypoliciesandproceduresconcerningstudentconductlistingintheTennesseeBoardofRegentsPolicies(TBR)andGuidelinesforTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-ssectionofthishandbook).Variousfederal,state,andlocalstatutesmakeitunlawfultomanufacture,distribute,solicit,dispense,deliver,sell,orpossesswithintenttomanufacture,distribute,solicit,dispense,deliver,orsellcontrolledsubstances.Thepenaltyimposeddependsuponmanyfactors,whichincludethetypeandamountofcontrolledsubstanceinvolved,thenumberofprioroffenses,ifany,whetherdeathorseriousbodilyinjuryresultsfromtheuseofsuchsubstance,andwhetheranyothercrimeswerecommittedinconnectionwiththeuseofsuchsubstance.Possiblemaximumpenaltiesforaviolationoffederal/statelawsprohibitingtheuse/distributionofdrugs/alcoholincludeimprisonment,uptoatermoflifeimprisonment,andfinesinexcessof$1million.Inaddition,employees/studentsfoundtobeinviolationsoffederalorstatelawsregardingtheuse/distributionofdrugs/alcoholmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionupto,andincluding,terminationofemploymentorenrollmentattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.

StudentLifeActivitiesStudentactivityprogramsaredesignedtoprovideinformationandresources,whichwillassiststudentsincareerandlifeplanning.TheStudentServicesDepartmentisalwaysreceptivetostudentsuggestionsandrequestsregardinganyactivitiesthatstudentswanttoorganizesuchasjobfairs,healthfairs,financialaidworkshops,andprofessionaldevelopment.Allstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateintheseplannedactivities.

StudentOrganizationsNationalTechnicalHonorSocietyNationalTechnicalHonorSociety(NTHS)istheacknowledgedleaderintherecognitionofoutstandingstudentachievementincareer&technicaleducation.ThousandsofschoolsandCollegesareaffiliatedwiththeSociety.MemberschoolsagreethatNTHSencourageshigherscholasticachievement,cultivatesadesireforpersonalexcellence,andhelpstopstudentsfindsuccessintoday'shighlycompetitiveworkplace.

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Mission:Tohonorstudentachievementandleadership,promoteeducationalexcellence,andenhancecareeropportunitiesfortheNTHSmembership.

Vision:TobetheleaderinprovidingrecognitionforexcellenceincareerandtechnicaleducationandcreatingsignificantoccupationalopportunitiesforAmerica'stopworkforceeducationstudents.

SkillsUSASkillsUSAisanappliedmethodofcompetitionandinstructionforpreparingAmerica'shigh-performanceworkersinpubliccareerandtechnicalprograms.Itprovidesqualityeducationexperiencesforstudentsinleadership,teamwork,citizenship,andcharacterdevelopment.Itbuildsandreinforcesself-confidence,workattitudesandcommunicationsskills.Itemphasizestotalqualityatwork--highethicalstandards,superiorworkskills,life-longeducation,andprideinthedignityofwork.SkillsUSAalsopromotesunderstandingofthefree-enterprisesystemandinvolvementincommunityservice.

Mission:SkillsUSA'smissionistohelpitsmembersbecomeworld-classworkers,leaders,andresponsibleAmericancitizens.

StudentGovernmentAssociationTheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)allowsactivestudentparticipationintheaffairsoftheCollegeandservesasthestudentleadershipoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dickson.ThepurposeoftheSGAistopromoteandmaintainactivecommunicationbetweenthestudents,facultyandadministration,andtoprovideameansformembersofthestudentbodytoexpressthemselveseffectivelyinthedevelopmentandmaintenanceoftheCollegeprogramswhichaffectthem.

StudentVeteransAssociationTheStudentVeteransAssociation(SVA)allowsactivestudentparticipationinthenetworkofsupporttoveterans.ThepurposeoftheSVAisto:

• Provideanetworkofsupporttomilitaryveterans,theirfamilies,andciviliansupporters.• Educatethecommunityabouttheexperiencesofmilitaryveterans.• WorkwiththeCollegeadministrationtomeettheneedsofstudentveteransandprospectivestudent

veterans.• Cultivatestudentveteransconcernsthroughscheduledmeetings,advocacy,socialandrecreational

activities.• Fosterespritdecorpsamongstudentveteransandpromoteanunderstandingofstudentveteranissues.

StudentServicesEducational.Thestaffassistsapplicantsinselectinganareaoftrainingbaseduponhis/herabilities,interest,andgoals.

PersonalCounseling.Thestaffwillprovideindividualcounselingservicestostudentswhoareexperiencingpersonal,academic,attitude,orfinancialproblems.Thestaffmayrecommendoutsideagenciesspeciallytrainedtoassiststudentsinspecificpersonalproblems.Allmatterswillbetreatedindividuallyandonaconfidentialbasis.

JobPlacement.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonisdedicatedtoourgraduatesfindingemploymentuponcompletionoftraining.Thedepartmentmaintainsveryclosecontactwithindustryandthestateemploymentsecurityofficeandcanplacealargepercentageofstudentsinemploymentuponcompletionoftraining.PlacementofgraduatesisaprimaryconcernofeachinstructorandCollege’spersonnel.Also,thestudentmustfullyparticipateinthejobseekingprocess.Transcriptsareavailabletothestudentortoagenciesuponrequest.AtranscriptrequestformcanbecompletedintheStudentServicesDepartment.Placementratesare

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continuallyevaluatedandreportedtoouraccreditingagencyandtheTennesseeBoardofRegents.Placementratesareevaluatedandutilizedtomonitoreffectivenessandcontinuationofallprograms.

Follow-Up.Aneffortismadetokeepintouchwithgraduatesafterenteringemploymenttodeterminetheirsuccessandtomakethetrainingmorerelevanttotheneedsofnewstudentsandindustries.Allgraduatesarerequestedtokeeptheschoolinformedastotheiremploymentandanychangesinemployment.Surveysandstudentfollow-upstudiesaremadetodetermineifchangesneedtobemadeinmeetingtheseneeds.Employers,College’spersonnel,andothersareinvolvedinfollow-upeffortstoassessand/orimproveprogramcurriculumsandservingtheneedsofeachstudent.Itisveryimportantforstudents,facultyandstafftorecognizetheimportanceofallresponsestofollow-upsurveysasameansofevaluating,improvingandfundingtheprogramofferingsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.Graduatesarenormallyconsideredfor“entry-level”employmentintheirrespectiveoccupation.Acertificateofcompletionmaybeawardedtoanypreparatorystudentwhoreachesapayrolljobproficiencylevelandtoanysupplementalstudentwhocompletesobjectivesforupgradingnecessaryskillsandknowledge.Adiplomamaybeawardedtoeachpreparatorystudentwhodemonstratessatisfactoryproficiencyinacompletecourseofstudy.

LimitedEnglishProficiency.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonfollowsTBRpolicyinadmissionanddeliveryofservicestothosestudentswithLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP).TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonmakesuseofalanguageidentificationcardtodeterminethelanguageofLEPindividualswhopresentthemselvesatacampuslocationseekinginformation.TheinstitutionisasubscribertostateofTennessee-contractedLinguisticaInternationalforoutsideinterpreterservice.

AlumniThisinstitutiondoesnothaveaformalalumniorganization.However,allgraduatesareconsideredTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonalumniandareencouragedtoprovideanyfeedbacktotheCollegeasdeemedappropriateandrespondtofollow-upformsasreceived.TheCollegealsoencouragesitsalumnitoprovidecommunitysupporttotheCollegeandvisittheCollegeperiodically.

CareerCounselingVocationalguidanceistheprimaryserviceofferedtostudentsbytheStudentServicesOfficetoassisteachapplicantwhodesiresorexpressesaninterestinpursuingacourseofstudyinthisCollege.StudentServicespersonnelwillassisttheapplicantinchoosingatrainingprogramthroughanevaluationoftheapplicant’sworkexperience,interests,testscores,andpreviouseducation.

StudentServicespersonnelareresponsibleforguidancetothosecurrentlyenrolledstudentswhomaydecidetochangetheiroriginalvocationalchoice.Inaddition,thestudentmaymakepersonalproblemsorconflictsknowntoamemberoftheStudentServicesOfficewhowillendeavortohelpthestudentwithalternativestosuccessfullysolveoradjusttotheproblem.Ifappropriateornecessary,thestudentwillbereferredtoanagencythathasbeenestablishedtomeetspecificneedsoftheindividual.Byprovidingcareerassessment,academic,andpersonalcounseling,theStudentServicesOfficefunctionsforthebenefitofhelpingapplicants,students,andgraduatestodeveloptheiremploymentpotentialandreachtheirintendedcareergoals.Studentsneednothaveanappointmentorscheduleaspecifictimeinadvance,butinsomecases,itisadvisable.InstructorswillcooperatewiththestudentsinallowingandencouragingtheuseoftheStudentServicesDepartment.

CommunicationDevicesTelephonesintheCollegeofficesareforCollegebusinessonly.Exceptforemergencysituations,studentswillnotbecalledfromclasstoreceiveincomingcalls.TheCollegeisnotstaffedtohandlecallsortakemessagesfromfamily,friends,etc.Studentsmustadvisefriendsandfamilyofthisprocedure.Studentsarenotpermittedtouseofficeorclassroomphonesexceptforemergencies.Cellphoneandotherelectronicdevicesshouldbesilencedduringtraininghours.

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ExitInterviewStudentsleavingtheCollegearerequestedtocompleteanexitinterviewform.ThisquestionnairewillprovideusefulinformationtotheCollegeregardingthequalityofprograms,instructionalequipment,andourservices,aswellasstudentemploymentinformation.BeforeleavingtheCollege,thestudentshouldobtainanexitinterviewform(hardcopyorelectronic)fromtheStudentServicesOfficeorfromtheinstructor.Studentsmustcompleteanexitinterviewformuponcompletionoftheirtrainingprogramtomeetgraduationrequirementsandtoreceiveanaward.

FoodServicesAbreakroomareawithvendingmachinesisprovidedonthemaincampusandtheClarksvilleExtensionCampusforusebystudentsforscheduledbreaksandlunches.

InclementWeatherInclementweather,especiallywintericeandsnow,occasionallymakeitdifficultforstudentstoattendschool.ThefacultyandstaffoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonareconcernedwiththesafetyofeachstudentduringinclementweather.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonwilltakeoneofthreestepsduringinclementconditions.

1. Remainopenasnormal.2. Closecompletelywiththeday(s)beingmadeupwithinthesametermatthedirectionofadministration

andapprovedbyTBR.3. Operateonamodifiedschoolschedulesincesooftenmanyroadsareusuallyclearbymid-morning.4. Classeswillbedismissedatanytimeduringthetrainingdayoreveningifweatherconditionsdeemit

necessary.

Intheeventofsnow,ice,orothersevereweatherconditions,studentsshouldusetheirownjudgmentindecidingwhethertotraveltoschool.Itwillbetheresponsibilityofthestudenttoprovidedocumentationforunusualandextenuatingcircumstances.

Whenweatherconditionsaresevere,informationregardingCollegeclosingwillbeprovidedforannouncementtothefollowingattheearliestpossible:

• StudentNotificationSystem• www.tcatdickson.edu• (615)441.6220• LocalTVStations

DonotconfuseannouncementsregardingTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonwithCommunityColleges,Universities,orPublicSchools.Acancellationofdayclassesdoesnotmeanthatnightclasseswillalsobecanceled,orviceversa.Anyinstructionaltime,whichislostduetoCollegeclosures,maybemade-upattheendoftheterminwhichtheclosureoccurs.Generally,thebreakperiodbetweenFalltermandSpringtermwillbeusedtomakeupanymisseddays.

SafetyPolicyTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonisrequiredtocomplywiththeTennesseeOccupationalSafetyHealthAct,P.L.91-596of1970,Standards,whichrequireallpersonstounderstandthesafetyandhealthrequirementsoftheirspecificareaoftraining/employmentaswellasanyothercurrentsafetydirectivesasdictatedbylocalhealthandstateagencies.EachstudentwillreceiveinstructioninsafetyuponenrollingandisrequiredtocomplywithallsafetyrequirementsoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-.Nostudentwillbepermittedtouseanymachineortrainingequipmentwithoutpermissionfromtheinstructor.Safetyglassesarerequiredtobewornincertainshops.Insometrainingareas,safetyglasses,protectiveclothingandfootwearare

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required.Atalltimesandinalltrainingareas,studentsarerequiredtowearproperattireasdefinedinthispolicyandbyprogramInstructors.Anyonewishingtoreportasafetyhazardmaycontacttheirinstructor,thePresident,oranyothermemberofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-staff.

TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksoncomplieswiththeHazardousCommunicationStandardbymakingavailableineachclassroomSafetyDataSheetswhichprovideinformationabouthazardouschemicalsknowntobeoncampus.SafetyDataSheetsalsoexplaintherisks,precautions,andpotentialsolutionsforexposure(s)tohazardousmaterialsinbothnormalandemergencysituations.Safetyinstructionswillbegivenduringeverycourse,andeachstudentmustpassteststodeterminecomprehensionoftheseinstructions.Safetyglassesandgogglesmustbeworninallshops.ViolationofsafetypoliciesorinstructionsmayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensionorexpulsionfromtheCollege.EveryoneattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-isresponsibleforfireprevention.Carefulcompliancewithsafetyregulationsisrequiredtopreventfires.Emergencydrills(i.e.,fire,tornado,etc.)areconductedperiodicallytokeepallCollegepersonnelandstudentsalertandresponsiveincaseofemergencyandtoprovidefrequenttestingandproperuseofallemergencyequipment.Thesafetyofstudentsandemployeesarevitaltoadministration.Allstudentsshouldfamiliarizethemselveswiththeplans,locateemergencyexits,tornadoshelters,andmustactivelyparticipateinanydrills.StudentsaretocomplywithalldirectivesfromCollegeofficialsandemergencyservicespersonnelintheeventofanemergency.Onceareportofanemergencyhasbeenreceived,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonmakesuseofanemergencynotificationsystemthatalertsstudentsandstaffthroughemail,phonecallsandtexts.Toensurereceiptofsuchalerts,studentsmustnotifyStudentServicesofanychangesandupdatetheircontactlists.Periodically,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonsendsatestmessagethroughitsemergencynotificationsystem.Withallsafetyrelatedmessages,studentsandemployeesareencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirownsecurityandthesecurityofothers.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksoncomplieswiththefederalCleryActconcerningcampussecurity,preventionprogramsandreporting.Allstudentsandemployeesarerequiredtoreportanycriminaloffensesoractivitieswhichoccuroncampustotheschooladministrationimmediatelyforappropriateaction.Theschoolmaintainsstatisticaldataregardingcertaincrimescommittedonschool-controlledproperty.ThisdatamaybeobtainedfromStudentServicesuponrequestandaccessedontheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-websiteat:https://tcatdickson.edu/about/campus-safety-and-security-disclosures.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonreservestherighttotowanyvehiclethatisimproperlyparkedorabandoned.Anyfeesassociatedwithtowingwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner/driverofthevehicle.

FirearmsPursuanttoT.C.A.§§39-17-1309and39-1751andTBRPolicyNo.7:01:00:00foundonlineat:https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/firearms-and-other-weapons.PossessionoffirearmsonTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonpropertyisprohibitedandmaysubjectanindividualtoarrest/prosecutionand/ordisciplinaryaction,subjecttothefollowingexceptions:1.Adultfull-timeemployeeswhopossessavalidhandguncarrypermitmaypossessafirearmoninstitutionalproperty,if;

a.Theindividualhasregisteredwiththelawenforcementagencywithjurisdictionoverthecampus,whichistheemployee’sregularlydesignatedworksite,b.Thefirearmisconcealedontheirpersonorwithintheirimmediatecontrol,andc.Theindividualdoesnotdisclosethefactthattheyarecarryingafirearmtoanyperson.

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2.Adultfull-timeemployeeswhopossessavalidhandguncarrypermitmaystoreafirearmand/orammunitionintheirmotorvehicleifthehandgunammunitionissecurelystoredoutofordinaryvisionandisnothandledbytheadultoranyotherperson,otherthanforpurposesofcomplyingwiththispolicy,whilethevehicleisoninstitutionproperty.3.StudentsmaynevercarryorpossessafirearmonTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonpropertyunlesspermittedbyaspecificstatutoryexception.4.AdultvisitorstotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-maypossessafirearmoncampusifitissecurelystoredandoutofordinarysightinsideamotorvehicle.5.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonwillnottakeanyadversedisciplinaryactionagainstanypersonforpossession/carryingahandgunoninstitutionpropertyiftheyremainincompliancewithT.C.A.§39-17-1309(e)(9),T.C.A.§39-17-1313,TBRpolicy.6.Violationsoftheselawsandpolicieswillresultintheappropriatelegalanddisciplinaryaction.PleaseTBRpolicy7:01:00:00,linkedabove,formoredetailregardingtheapplicablelawsandpolicyrequirementsregardingthepossessionoffirearmsoncampus.

EmergencyProceduresEachinstitutionaldepartment/programhasacopyoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonEmergencyPreparednessResponseGuide.Theplaniseasilyrecognizableinaredflipbookandislocatedinacentralizedareaforfaculty,staff,andstudentaccess.IncludedintheGuideareEmergencyResponsePlans,EmergencyNotifications,MedicalEmergencyPlan,ActiveShelterProtocol.FloorPlans,EvacuationRoutes,andSafePlacesinformationarepostedinpublicareasandclassrooms.

InfectiousDiseasePolicyTBRInstitutionswillcomplywithallFederalandStatelaws,ExecutiveOrders,Rules,Regulations,andGuidancefromPublicHealthAgencies/Authoritiesapplicabletooutbreaksofinfectiousand/orcommunicablediseases.ThispolicyauthorizesTBRinstitutionstoenactpolicies,procedures,and/orplanstofacilitatecompliancewithsuchlaws,orders,andguidance,forthepurposeofmakingbesteffortstopreventthespreadofinfectious/communicablediseaseswithinthecampuscommunity.Collegeemployees,students,andotherpersonsenteringthepremisesofanyTBRinstitutionshallberequiredtocomplywithallpolicies,procedures,and/orplansestablishedrelatingtothecontrolofanoutbreakofinfectious/communicablediseases.Implementationandenforcementofpolicies,procedures,and/orplanspromulgatedinresponsetoanoutbreakofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseaseshallbeenforcedwiththeprimarygoalofachievingcompliancewiththeapplicablepolicyorplan.Removalfromcampusordisciplineofindividualswhoarenotcompliantwiththeinstitution'spolicyorplanisauthorizedasnecessaryaftereffortsatobtainingcompliancehavebeenexhaustedorashealth,safety,andsecurityrequire.ProcedureI. Infectious/CommunicableDiseasePlans

A. Duringcertaincommunicablediseaseoutbreakssuchasalargeepidemicorpandemic,TBRinstitutionsmayberequired,ormayfinditappropriate,todevelopandimplementaplanorproceduretocomplywithlaws,ordersordirectivesissuedbygovernmentorpublichealthofficials

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toaddressand/orcurtailsuchoutbreaks.Indevelopingsuchplans/procedures,TBRinstitutionsshalldosoinamannerthatisconsistentwithapplicablelawfulordersissuedbygovernmentauthoritiesandguidancefrompublichealthauthoritiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,theCDC,federal,stateandlocalpublichealthagencies.Whencreatingsuchplan/procedure,TBRinstitutionsshallalsotakecaretocomplywithallapplicablestateandfederallaws,includingbutnotlimitedto,theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA),Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct(ADEA),and/oralllawsgoverning/prohibitingunlawfuldiscrimination.TBRinstitutionsshallconsultwiththeTBROfficeofGeneralCounsel(OGC)toensurethatanypolicyorplanpromulgatedinresponsetoanoutbreakofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseaseiscompliantwithsuchlaws.B. Duringanoutbreakofaninfectious/communicabledisease,andconsistentwithguidancefromappropriatehealthauthorities,TBR·institutionsmaytakestepstoidentifyandaddresspotentialactionsorprotocolsthatareappropriategiven,thenatureandcircumstancesassociatedwithaparticularoutbreak/disease,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:1. Implementationofhealthscreeningprotocolsasapreconditiontoentryonto/intoanycampusorfacilityownedorcontrolledbyaTBRinstitution,consistentwithguidanceordirectivesfromlocal,state,orfederalauthorities.2. ImplementationofhealthsafetyprotocolsasarequirementofpermittedpresenceforpersonsenteringanycampusorfacilityownedorcontrolledbyaTBRinstitution,consistentwithguidanceordirectivesfromlocal,state,orfederalauthorities.(E.g.,wearingamaskorPPEtopreventshedding/spreadofavirus.)3. Establishmentofrequirementsrequiringindividualswhotraveltoandfromcountrieswithactivecommunicablediseaseoutbreakstoreportsuchtravelandquarantineand/orisolateforestablishedperiodsoftimepriortoentry/returntoanycampus/facilityownedorcontrolledbytheinstitution.

4. Restrictbusinessrelatedtraveltohigh-risklocations.

5. Requireindividualsseekingtoreturntoanycampusorfacilityafteranyperiodoftravel,toself-quarantine,orisolateandtoprovideevidenceoftesting,screening(s)orotherinformationfromatreatingmedicalprofessional,thattheindividualisfreefrom,ornotlikelytotransmit,aparticularinfectious/communicablediseaseconsistentwithpublichealth/medicalguidance,aspermittedbylaw,priortoreturningtoanycampus/facility.6. Requireindividualsseekingtoreturntoanycampusorfacilityafteranyperiodofquarantineorisolationrelatedtoadiagnosisorexposuretoaninfectious/communicablediseasetoprovideevidenceoftesting,screening(s)orotherinformationfromatreatingmedicalprofessional,thattheindividualisfreefromornotmedicallylikelytotransmitaparticularinfectious/communicablediseaseatissueconsistentwithpublichealth/medicalguidanceandaspermittedbylaw,priortoreturningtoanycampus/facility.7. Inquireaboutanysymptomsrecentlyexperienced,consistentwithaninfectious/communicabledisease,byanyindividualseekingtoentercampus.8. RequireanindividualtosubmittoanappropriatemedicalevaluationfromaphysicianoftheCollege'schoosingattheCollege'sexpensepriortoenteringanycampusorfacility.9. Consultwithanindividual'sphysician(withappropriateconsent)regardingthehealthofanyindividualrelativetoaninfectious/communicabledisease,priortoenteringanycampusorfacility.10. Consultwithpublichealthauthoritiesand/orotherqualifiedpersonsorresources,toassistindetermininganyappropriatecourseofaction.11. Excludeindividualsfromanycampus/facilitywhoareinfectedwith,orhavebeenexposedto,aninfectious/communicablediseasefromanycampus,facility,oractivity.EmployeeswillbesubjecttotheCollege'spolicies,proceduresandotherrequirementsforrequesting/receivingbenefitsandleavesofabsence.12. Offeraccommodationstoemployeesandstudentswhoaredisplacedfromtheir

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regularlyscheduledCollegeeventsand/oractivitiesduetoaninfectious/communicabledisease.13. ActivateCollegeEmergencyOperationstoconsidermeasuressuchassocialdistancing,Collegeclosure,cleaningprocedures,travelmonitoring,classsuspension,useofPPE,etc.14. Implementothertemporaryaction(s)thatis/arereasonablyrequiredtopreventunacceptableriskofintroductionorexposureofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseasetoaTBRinstitution'scampusorcommunity,untiltheCollegeisabletoconsultwithaphysicianorlocal,stateorfederalauthorities.

15. Establishalternateworkplansand/oreducationdeliveryplans.

16. Implementallhealth/safetyrequirementsimposedbyfederal,state,and/orlocalauthoritiesasapplicabletomembersofthecollegecommunity.

C. Theprimaryfocusofaninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshallbemaintainandprotectthehealthandsafetyofthecampuscommunity.D. Aninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshouldpermit,totheextentreasonablypossible,studentswhoareimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseasetocontinuetoparticipateinaneducationalprogram.Aninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshouldpermit,totheextentreasonablypossible,employeeswhoareimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseasetocontinuetowork,aslongasanemployeeisabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejobsatisfactorily.TheCollegewillconsidermakingreasonableaccommodationsforimpactedstudentsandemployeesconsistentwithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallawsaswellasguidancefrompublichealthauthorities.Discriminationagainstand/orharassmentofemployeesand/orstudentsimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseaseisprohibitedandmayresultindisciplinaryaction.E. Healthcareworkers,personalserviceworkers,andfoodserviceworkersemployedbytheCollegewillbeexpectedtofollowguidelinesissuedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandprotocolsatAffiliatesitesforthepreventionoftransmissionofinfectious/communicablediseases.TheCollegewillmakeeducationalmaterialsoninfectious,communicablediseasesavailableforstudentsandemployees.F. II. Responsibilities

A. General

1. ThroughthePresidentand/ordesignee,theInstitutionalAdministrationwilldevelopproceduresandregulationsconcerningtheoutbreakofinfectious,communicable,and/orlife-threateningdiseasesthatareappropriatetotheparticularcircumstancesandguidance,andconsistentwiththispolicy.ThePresidentand/ordesigneeshouldincludeindividualswithappropriateauthorityoveressentialfunctionsoftheCollegeaswellaspersonswithrelevantmedical/healtheducation/experienceintheprocesstodevelopproceduresand/orregulationsresponsivetotheoutbreakofaninfectious/communicabledisease.Suchproceduresand/orregulationswillbepublishedtotheinstitutionalcommunityasappropriate.InmeetingitscomplianceobligationsTBRinstitutionswillprioritize,indescendingorder:

a. HealthandSafetyoftheCampusandSurroundingCommunity,

b. ContinuityofEducationMissionforStudents,

c. MinimizedDisruptionofEmploymentforFaculty&Staff

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1. PlanswillrequiretheappropriateVicePresident(s)ordesigneestocoordinateenvironmentalhealth&safety,police/security,custodial,andmaintenanceservicespersonneltoensurethatprocedures,regulations,andappropriateprecautionsareimplementedtominimizetheriskofintroduction,exposure,and/orspreadofinfectious/communicableand/orlife-threateningdiseases.Thiswillincludespecialattentiontocustodial,publicsafetyandotheremployeesandstudentswithincreasedlikelihoodofexposuretotheinfectious/communicablediseases.

C. InternalCommunicationofProcedures1. PlanswillincludetherequirementthattheappropriateVicePresident(s),ChiefHumanResourcesOfficer(s)ordesigneeswillensureeducationandoutreachprogramsaredevelopedtoprovideemployeesandstudentswithappropriatefactualmaterialregardingrelevantdiseaseprotocolsandprecautions.

2. Plansshouldensurethatclearguidanceisprovidedaboutthereferralofquestionsaboutinfectious/communicablediseasesorlife-threateningillnessestotheappropriateVicePresident,ChiefHumanResourcesOfficer,designee,ortheinstitution'sEmployeeAssistanceProgram.

D. ResponsetoNotifications

1. Infectious/Communicablediseaseplansshouldprovidefortheresponsetoinformationacquiredbytheinstitutionregardinganyindividualpresentonaninstitution'scampuswhois/hasbeendiagnosed,infected,orexposedtoaninfectious/communicabledisease.TheplanwillprovideforthePresidentand/ordesignee(s)torecommendmedicallyreasonableefforts/actiontoconfirm,assess,andrespondtothereasonablyanticipatedrisktothecampuscommunityandcommunicationwiththeappropriatehealthdepartmentauthoritiesasrequired.Responsibilitieswillalsoincludetheconfirmationofreportsofinfectious/communicablediseasesimpactingtheinstitutions/campus/community.

E. ExternalCommunications

1. Infectious/CommunicablediseaseplansshouldprovidethatdecisionsconcerningofficialcommunicationswithexternalstakeholderswillbedisseminatedfromthePresident'sorotherdesignatedoffice.TBRinstitutionswillfollowTennesseeDepartmentofHealthguidanceforreportingoccurrencestoappropriatehealthauthorities.F. Confidentiality

1. Infectious/CommunicablediseaseplansshallprovidethatTBRinstitutionswillmaintainconfidentialityofmedicalinformationreceivedandwillnotdisclosetheidentityofanyindividualwhohasbeeninfected,diagnosedorexposedtoaninfectious/communicabledisease,excepttoindividualswithaneedtoknoworasmaybepermittedorrequiredbylaw,absentconsentfromtheaffectedindividual.

2. Collegeemployeeswillbeinformedthattheyaretotakereasonableprecautionstocomplywithconfidentialityobligations,e.g.FERPA,ADA,FMLA,HIPAA,and/orstateconfidentialitylaws.Anemployee,otherthantheaffectedemployeeorstudent,whoinappropriatelyreleasesconfidentialmedicalinformationshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,whichmayincludeterminationofemployment.Incertainsituations,specificgovernmentreportingrequirementsoramedicaljustificationmaynecessitatethedisclosureofhealthinformation,andnothinginthispolicyshallbeconstruedtoprohibitdisclosureofhealthinformationconsistentwithmandatoryandpermissivedisclosurelawsandobligations.

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CampusSexualMisconductPolicyTennessee College of Applied Technology - -Dickson complieswith TBR Policy No. 6.03.00.00 regarding SexualMisconduct. All other forms of sex discrimination including sexual harassment are also strictly prohibited. Allegations that are notwithin the scope of this policy are subject to the procedures described in TBR Policies6.01.00.00 & 6.02.00.00 and TBR Guideline P-080 located at https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/sexual-discriminationharassmentmisconduct.I. ProhibitionofSexualMisconductandGeneralInformation

A. SexualMisconductisaformofsexdiscriminationprohibitedbyTitleIX.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksoniscommittedtoeliminatinganyandallactsofSexualMisconduct.Assetforthinthispolicy,SexualMisconductincludesTitleIXSexualHarassment,DatingViolence,DomesticViolence,Stalking,andSexualAssault.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonstrictlyprohibitstheseoffenses.

1. BecauseSexualMisconductisasubsetofthebroadercategoryofsexualharassment,notallsexualharassmentallegationswillbehandledaccordingtothispolicy.AllegationsofsexualharassmentthatdonotfallwithinthemorelimiteddefinitionofSexualMisconductorotherwisedonotmeetthecriteriaforfilingaFormalComplaintwillbehandledinaccordancewithTBRGuidelineP-080andinstitutionalpolicy.2. WithrespecttoallegationsofSexualMisconductagainstfacultyandstaffinwhichastudentisnottheComplainant,additionallawsandpoliciesapply,mostnotablyTitleVIIandanti-discriminationpolicies.Insuchsituationsandabsentunusualcircumstances,theComplainantmayfileaFormalComplaintpursuanttothispolicyorproceedpursuanttoTBRGuidelineP-080andtheappropriateinstitutionalpolicy.3. WithrespecttoallegationsofSexualMisconductinwhichastudentiseitheraComplainantorRespondentandmeetsthecriteriaforfilingaFormalComplaint,absentunusualcircumstances,pursuingaFormalComplaintpursuanttothispolicywillbetheappropriatemethodofaddressingtheallegations.4. UponreceivingandassessingareportofSexualMisconductand/orsexualharassment,theTitleIXCoordinatorwilldecidewhetherthecriteriaforproceedingunderthispolicyaremetandwhetheranotherpolicymayapply.IfthereisapossiblyofproceedingpursuanttoTBRGuidelineP-080andanotherinstitutionalpolicy,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillexplaintheoptions.5. Thispolicyappliestoconductbythirdparties.Anexampleofathirdpartyisavendorwithwhomtheinstitutioncontractstoprovideservices.6. Thispolicyappliestoallstudentsandemployees,regardlessofsexualorientationorgenderidentity.

B. TitleIXCoordinatorComplaintsofSexualMisconduct(oranysexualharassmentorsexdiscrimination)shouldbemadeto:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonTitleIXCoordinatorLauraTravis740Highway46South,Dickson,TN37055(615)[email protected]. LackofBiasandEquitableTreatment

1. NeithertheTitleIXCoordinator,anyinvestigator,anydecision-maker,anypersondesignatedtofacilitateaninformalresolutionprocess,noranyonedecidinganappealwillhaveaconflictofinterestorbiasfororagainstcomplainantsorrespondentsgenerally,oragainstanindividualComplainantorRespondent.2. TheTitleIXCoordinatorisresponsibleforappointinginvestigators,decision-makers,andappellatereviewers,andmayappointsomeonefromanotherinstitutionorsomeonenot

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employedbyaTBRinstitutioninordertoavoidpotentialbiasorforotherreasons.IntheeventofpotentialbiasoftheTitleIXCoordinator,oriftheTitleIXCoordinatorbelievesthatanotherpersonshouldserveinthatroleforotherreasons,theTitleIXCoordinatorshouldreportthemattertoTBRCentralOffice.3. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillprovideaprompt,fair,andimpartialinvestigation,adjudication,and,ifapplicable,disciplinaryprocess.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwilltreatComplainantsandRespondentsequitably,whichincludesanobjectiveevaluationofallrelevantevidence,includingbothevidencethattendstoproveordisprovetheallegations.4. Credibilitydeterminationswillnotbebasedonaperson’sstatusasaComplainant,Respondent,orwitness.5. TheinvestigationwillproceedwithapresumptionthattheRespondentisnotresponsiblefortheallegedconductunlessanduntilaDeterminationofresponsibilityforaviolationofthispolicyismadeattheconclusionofthedecision-makingprocess.Itistheinstitution’sresponsibilitytoestablishSexualMisconductbyapreponderanceoftheevidence.6. TheinstitutionshallprovidesimultaneouswrittennotificationtothePartiesof(1)anyinitial,interim,orfinaldecisionbyanofficialauthorizedtoresolvedisciplinarymatters,(2)anyavailableappealproceduresforthatdecision,(3)anychangetothatdecision,and(4)whenthatdecisionbecomesfinal.ThePartieswillreceivetimelyandequalaccesstoinformation.

II. HowtoReportSexualMisconductA. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksontakesseriouslyallcomplaintsofsexualdiscrimination,sexualharassment,andSexualMisconduct.Thissectionexplainsthevariousreporting,complaint,andconfidentialdisclosureoptionsavailabletoenableindividualstomakeinformedchoicesaboutwheretoturnshouldtheyexperiencesexualdiscrimination,sexualharassment,orSexualMisconduct.

1. SexualMisconductshouldbereportedtotheTitleIXCoordinator.Suchareportcanbemadeatanytime,includingduringnon-businesshours,byusingthetelephonenumberorelectronicmailaddress,orofficemailaddress.ThecontactinformationforTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson’sTitleIXCoordinatoris:2. LauraTravis,Vice-President740Highway46South

Dickson,TN37055(615)[email protected]

3. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonrecommendsthatreportsandcomplaintsofallSexualMisconductbemadetotheTitleIXCoordinatorsothattheinstitutioncanrespondappropriately.AlthoughreportsandcomplaintsofSexualMisconductmaybemadeatanytime,reportsshouldbemadeassoonaspossiblesothattheinstitutionisbestabletoaddresstheallegation.4. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonencouragesanyonewhowitnesses,experiences,orhasinformationaboutpossibleSexualMisconducttotakereasonableactionstopreventorstopsuchactions.Thismayincludespeakingupwhilethebehavioristakingplaceorimmediatelyafterwards,reportingthebehavior(inaccordancewiththereportingoptionsoutlinedinthispolicy),directlyinterveningwhenitissafeandreasonabletodoso,contactinglawenforcement,orothermeans.ApersonwhohasbeensubjectedtoanytypeofSexualMisconductneednotconfronttheotherParty.Theappropriateprocesstoaddresstheconductisthroughthisorotherapplicablepolicy.

B. SupportiveandInterimMeasures1. AfterreceivingareportofpotentialSexualMisconduct,whetherornotthereportisaFormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillcontacttheComplainanttodiscusstheavailabilityofInterim/SupportiveMeasures,informtheComplainantoftheiravailability,andconsidertheComplainant’swisheswithrespecttopotentialInterim/SupportiveMeasures.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillalsoexplaintheprocessforfilingaFormalComplaint.2. TheTitleIXCoordinator,inconjunctionwiththeappropriatedepartment,mayimplementinterim,supportive,orprotectivemeasureswhileassessing,investigating,andresolvingthe

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report.TheseInterim/SupportiveMeasuresarenon-disciplinary,non-punitive,individualizedservicesandareofferedwithoutfeeorchargetotheComplainantorRespondentbeforeorafterthefilingofaFormalComplaintorwherenoFormalComplainthasbeenfiled.Thesemeasuresaredesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstotheinstitution’sprogramsoractivitieswithoutunreasonablyburdeningtheotherPartyandmayincludemeasuresdesignedtoprotectthesafetyofallPartiesortheinstitution’seducationalenvironmentordeterSexualMisconduct.3. Thesemeasuresmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:mutualno-contactdirectives;accesstocounselingservicesandassistanceinsettingupaninitialappointment;changingschedules,assignments,orjob/studylocationstolessenorminimizecontact;extensionsofdeadlinesandcourse-relatedadjustments;limitingorbarringanindividual'sororganization'saccesstocertaininstitutionalfacilitiesoractivities;providinganescorttoensuresafemovementoncampus;providingacademicsupportservices,suchastutoring;arrangingforaPartytore-takeacourseorwithdrawfromaclasswithoutpenalty;administrativeleave;leaveofabsence;institution-imposedleaveorphysicalseparationfromindividualsorlocations.4. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillattempttomaintaintheconfidentialityofsuchInterim/SupportiveMeasures,totheextentthatitcandosowithoutimpairingitsabilitytoeffectuatetheInterim/SupportiveMeasuresortoinvestigateandadjudicatethecomplaint.

C. FormalComplaint1. AnypersonwhohasbeenavictimofSexualMisconductthattookplacewithinaneducationprogramoractivityofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonintheUnitedStatesmayfileaFormalComplaintunderthispolicy.2. AComplainantwhowantsTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksontoconductaninvestigationandtakeactioninaccordancewiththispolicymustfileaFormalComplaintallegingSexualMisconduct.3. AComplainantmustsubmitawrittenFormalComplaintinperson,bymail,orviaelectronicmailtotheTitleIXCoordinator.ThedocumentmustcontaintheComplainant’sphysicalsignatureora“digitalsignature.”(AdigitalsignatureisinformationtransmittedelectronicallythatenablestheTitleIXCoordinatortodeterminethattheComplainantisthepersonsubmittingthecomplaint,including,butnotlimitedto,anemailfromtheirTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksoninstitutionalaccountoratypedversionoftheComplainant’sname.Adigitalsignatureneednotreproduceawrittensignature.)AFormalComplaintcannotbesubmittedanonymously.OnlytheTitleIXCoordinatorcansubmitaFormalComplaintonbehalfofanotherperson.4. AlthoughTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillattempttoconsiderthewishesofComplainants,includingthatnoinvestigationbeconducted,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillalsoconsidertheirobligationsunderbothTBRpolicyandapplicablelaw,includingTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964.Thus,whentheTitleIXCoordinatorreceivesareportofSexualMisconduct,andespeciallywhenthecomplaintinvolvesanemployee,theTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetoinvestigatethematterpursuanttoGuidelineP-080andinstitutionalpolicy,eveniftheComplainantdoesnotwantthereportinvestigated.IftheTitleIXCoordinatordecidestofileaFormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorisnota“Party”toanyinvestigation,Determinationorhearingprocess.5. Complainantsshouldprovideasmuchofthefollowinginformationaspossible:whathappened,where,andwhen;namesofallpeopleinvolved,includingwitnesses(ifany);supportingdocumentation(ifany);andcontactinformation.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonencouragesreportingofSexualMisconductevenifsomeorallinformationisunavailableorcannotbeprovided.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillexplaintheirrole,theoptionsforreportinganincident,potentialavailableInterim/SupportiveMeasures,andtheavailableresourcesforassistance.

D. ConfidentialResources(whowillnotshareinformationwithTitleIXCoordinator)1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonencouragesvictimsofSexualMisconducttotalktosomeoneaboutwhathappened,whethertheywanttheirreporttobeinvestigatedornot,sothattheycangetthesupporttheyneed.Someresourcesareconfidential

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andshouldbeconsiderediftheComplainantdoesnotwanttheinstitutiontoinvestigatethematter. Ifavictimchoosestoreportanincidentofsexualmisconductinaconfidentialmanner,thevictimcanreporttheincidenttothefollowingagencywhoemployslicensedcounselorsandisrequiredtomaintainconfidentialityinaccordancewithTennesseeStatelaw:

SexualAssaultCENTERCounseling&Education101FrenchLandingDriveNashville,TN37228(615)259-905524hourhotline:1-800-879-1999http://www.Sacenter.org/  

2. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksoncontractswithWellViatoprovidevirtualtelehealthandmentalhealthservices.Shouldavictimchoosetoutilizesuchservices,WellViawillnotreportanyinformationaboutanincidenttotheTitleIXCoordinatorwithoutthevictim’spermission.855-WELLVIAhttps://tcatdickson.edu/current-students/student-health-and-wellbeing.3. CounselorsandhealthcareprovidersnotaffiliatedwithTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillgenerallymaintainconfidentialityandnotshareinformationwiththeinstitutionunlesstheComplainantrequeststhedisclosureandsignsaconsentorwaiverform.However,theseresourcesmayhavereportingobligationsunderstateorfederallaw.Forexample,healthcareprovidersandcertainotherindividualsarerequiredtonotifylawenforcementwhenapersonseekstreatmentforinjuriesrelatedtoaviolentcrime,includinginjuriesresultingfromSexualMisconductorabuseofaminor.

E. ReportingbyEmployees1. AllemployeeswholearnofSexualMisconduct(oranyformofsexualharassmentorsexdiscrimination,orretaliation)areencouragedtoreportsuchmatterstotheTitleIXCoordinator.2. SupervisorsandmanagerswholearnofSexualmisconduct(oranyformofsexualharassmentorsexdiscrimination,orretaliationmustimmediatelyreportsuchconcernstotheTitleIXCoordinator.

F. AnonymousandThird-Party/BystanderReporting

1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonencouragesthirdpartiestoreportincidentsofSexualMisconducttotheTitleIXCoordinator.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonmaynotbeabletomoveforwardwiththird-partyreportsiftheComplainantdoesnotwishtofileaFormalComplaintorcooperatewithaninvestigation.2. Afterprovidingareport,thirdpartiesarenotentitledtoinformationabouttheinstitution’sinvestigationandresponseduetoprivacyconcernsandapplicablefederalandstatelaws.

G. AbuseofMinors1. Tennesseelawmandatesreportingbyanypersonwhohasknowledgeofphysicalormentalharmtoachildif:(1)thenatureoftheharmreasonablyindicatesitwascausedbybrutality,abuse,orneglect;or(2)onthebasisofavailableinformation,theharmreasonablyappearstohavebeencausedbybrutality,abuse,orneglect.Tennesseelawalsomandatesreportingbyanypersonwhoknowsorhasreasonablecausetosuspectthatachildhasbeensexuallyabused,regardlessofwhetherthechildhassustainedanyapparentinjuryasaresultoftheabuse.2. Intheeventofalife-threateningemergency,areportofchildabuseorchildsexualabuseshouldbemadebycalling911.Inothercases,areportofchildabuseorchildsexualabusemustbemadeimmediatelytooneofthefollowingauthorities:

a. TheTennesseeDepartmentofChildren’sServices(theCentralIntakeChildAbuseHotlineis1-877-237-0004);b. Thesheriffofthecountywherethechildresides;c. Thechieflawenforcementofficialofthecitywherethechildresides;ord. Ajudgehavingjuvenilejurisdictionoverthechild.

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3. Inaddition,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonemployeesshallmakeareportofchildabuseorchildsexualabuseinconnectionwithaninstitutionalprogramoractivitytotheTitleIXCoordinator.NotethatareporttoTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonlawenforcementorsecurityagencyisnotsufficienttocomplywithstatelaw.

H. LawEnforcement1. Thefollowinglawenforcementagencieslistedinthispolicyareavailableforemergencyresponse,facilitatingmedicaltransport,investigatingincidentsofacriminalnature,referrals,andpreservingevidence.LawenforcementmayberequiredtoreportpotentialviolationsofthispolicytotheTitleIXCoordinatorandtoreportincidentsofsexualassaultandothercriminalactsofaseriousnaturetootherlawenforcementauthorities.

MainCampus:DicksonDicksonPoliceDept.,202S.MainSt.Dickson,TN37055–(615)446-5403DicksonCo.Sheriff’sOffice,140CountyJailRd.,Charlotte,TN37036–(615)789-4130TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson–ClarksvilleCampus:ClarksvillePoliceDept.,135CommerceSt.Clarksville,TN37040–(931)648-0656MontgomeryCo.Sheriff’sOffice,120CommerceSt.,Clarksville,TN37050–(931)648-0611TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson–FranklinCampus:FranklinPoliceDept.,900ColumbiaAve,Franklin,TN37064–(615)989-2201WilliamsonCo.Sheriff’sOffice,408CenturyCt.,Franklin,TN37064–(615)794-2513

I. ReportingPursuanttotheNottinghamAct.1. Unlessthevictimofarapedoesnotconsenttothereportingofanoffense,thechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficerofeachinstitutionshallimmediatelynotifythelocallawenforcementagencywithterritorialjurisdictionovertheinstitutioniftheofficerisinreceiptofareportfromthevictimallegingthatanydegreeofrapehasoccurredonthepropertyoftheinstitution.Thechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficershalldesignateone(1)ormorepersonswhoshallhavetheauthorityanddutytonotifytheappropriatelawenforcementagencyintheabsenceofthechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficer.Inthecaseofanallegedrape,theinstitution'slawenforcementagencyshallleadtheinvestigation.Afternotifyingthelocallawenforcementagency,theinstitutionshallcooperateineveryrespectwiththeinvestigationconductedbythelawenforcementagency.T.C.A.§49-7-129.2. Ifthevictimdoesnotconsenttothereporting,thechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficeatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonshallnotreporttheoffensetothelocallawenforcementagency.T.C.A.§49-7-2207;T.C.A.§49-7-129.

III. AdditionalInformationA. NoRetaliation

1. Retaliationagainstapersonwhomakesareportorfilesacomplaint,participatesorassistsinaninvestigation,encouragesanothertofileacomplaint,oropposesSexualMisconduct(oranyotherformofdiscriminationprohibitedbyinstitutionalpolicy)isprohibited.Individualsmustnotinterferewithaninvestigation.Retaliationwillresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingterminationorexpulsion.2. Inordertohelppreventretaliation,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson’spolicyistokeepconfidentialtheidentityofanyonewhohasmadeareportorcomplaintofsexdiscrimination,includinganyonewhohasfiledaFormalComplaintofSexualMisconduct,anyComplainant,anyRespondent,andanywitnessexceptasisrequiredtocarryoutTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson’sresponsibilitiesunderthispolicy,aspermittedbyFERPA,orasrequiredbylaw.3. AnyonewhowishestofileacomplaintofretaliationshouldcontacttheTitleIXCoordinator.

B. EmergencyRemoval/AdministrativeLeave1. Ifitappears,basedonanallegationofSexualMisconduct,thatastudentmayconstituteanimmediateanddirectthreattothephysicalhealthorsafetyofanotherindividual,Tennessee

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CollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillconductanindividualizedinquiryandriskanalysisandmayplacethestudentoninterimsuspensiononanemergencybasis.Iftheinstitutionimplementsaninterimsuspension,thestudentshallbegiventheopportunityatthetimeofthedecision,orassoonthereafterasreasonablypossible,tocontesttheinterimsuspension.InstitutionsshallfollowtheproceduressetforthinTBRPolicy3.02.00.01-GeneralRegulationsonStudentConduct&DisciplinarySanctions(andapplicableinstitutionalpolicies)beforeplacinganystudentoninterimsuspension.2. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonmayplaceemployeesonadministrativeleaveorsimilaractionwhileaddressingallegationsofSexualMisconduct.3. Visitors,vendors,andotherthirdPartiesmayberemovedfromthepremisesconsistentwithapplicablepoliciesandprocedures.

C. CourtOrders1. Individualsmayseekordersofprotection,restrainingorders,orothersimilarordersfromacourtoflaw.

D. ParticipationintheFormalComplaintprocessbyaComplainant,Respondent,institution,orotherpersondoesnotwaiveapplicableprivileges,includingattorney-clientprivilege,doctor-patientprivilege,thepeerreview/qualityimprovementprivilege,etc.Theholderofaprivilegemaywaiveitincertaincircumstances.

IV. InvestigationandOutcomesA. TheOfficeofGeneralCounselshallalwaysbeconsultedpriortoinvestigation.B. IntakeandAssessmentofFormalComplaints

1. TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillassessthenatureofreportsandFormalComplaints,includingwhetheroneormoreallegationsmeetthecriteriaforthefilingofaFormalComplaint(e.g.,whethertheallegationsincludeconductthat,ifproven,tookplaceintheUnitedStatesandwillconstituteSexualMisconductinaneducationprogramoractivitybyaparticipantorsomeoneattemptingtoparticipateintheeducationprogramoractivity).FormalComplaintsthatincludesomeallegationsthat,ifproved,constituteSexualMisconductandsomethatdonotmeetthatdefinition,willbehandledpursuanttothispolicy.Asappropriate,theTitleIXCoordinatormayinitiateproceedingsunderanotherpolicy,referthemattertoanotherdepartment,and/orinformtheComplainantabouttheavailabilityofothermethodstoaddresstheallegations.2. Aspartoftheassessment,theTitleIXCoordinatorordesigneemaycontacttheComplainantandaskforinformationabouttheallegations.Supportingdocuments,suchasemails,photos,textmessages,andanyotherevidenceshouldbepreserved.Ifwitnesseswerepresentorhaverelevantknowledge,itisimportanttoidentifythem,statewhattheymayknow,andinformtheinvestigatorhowtheycanbecontacted.3. WhereFormalComplaintsinvolvingmorethanoneComplainantand/ormorethanoneRespondentariseoutofthesamefactsandcircumstances,theTitleIXCoordinatormayconsolidateFormalComplaints.

C. NoticeofAllegations1. UponreceiptofaFormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillprovidewrittennoticetoknownParties.(ANoticeofAllegationswillbeprovidedeveniftheFormalComplaintisdismissedatthesametimeorshortlyaftertheNoticeofAllegationsissues(e.g.,theallegationsifprovendonotmeetthedefinitionofSexualMisconduct)).TheNoticeofAllegationswillenablebothPartiestoappealthedismissalortoproceedunderanotherpolicy.)TheNoticeofAllegationsshallcontain:

a. anexplanationoftheinvestigationandgrievanceprocess,includingacopyoforlinktoTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonpolicy,aswellasanyotherapplicablepolicies;b. theavailabilityofaninformalresolutionprocess;c. explanationoftheallegationspotentiallyconstitutingSexualMisconductinsufficientdetailandwithsufficienttimetopreparearesponsebeforeanyinitialinterview.ARespondentwillhaveatleastthree(3)businessdaysafterissuanceofaNoticeofAllegationspriortoaninitialinterview,butdependingonthenatureoftheallegations,additionaltimemaybeofferedorrequested;

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d. theidentityofthePartiesinvolvedintheincident,ifknown,andthedateandlocationoftheallegedincident;e. astatementthattheRespondentispresumednotresponsiblefortheallegedconductunlessanduntilaDeterminationofresponsibilityhasbeenissued;f. astatementthatthePartiesmayhaveanadvisoroftheirchoiceatmeetingstheyarepermittedtoattend.Theadvisormaybe,butisnotrequiredtobe,anattorney.(Partiesmayhiretheirownattorneys.Atalivehearingonly,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovideadvisorstoPartieswhodonothavetheirown);g. anystatementsinTBRinstitutionalpolicies,procedures,orguidelinesthatprohibitknowinglymakingfalsestatementsorknowinglysubmittingfalseinformationduringtheprocess;andh. astatementthatretaliationagainstapersonwhomakesareportorfilesacomplaint,participatesorassistsinaninvestigation,encouragesanothertofileacomplaint,oropposesSexualMisconductisprohibitedandwillresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingterminationordismissal.

2. If,duringthecourseofaninvestigation,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksondecidestoinvestigateallegationsabouttheComplainantorRespondentthatarenotincludedintheNoticeofAllegations,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovideadditionalwrittenNoticeofAllegationstoknownParties.

D. DismissalofFormalComplaints1. TheTitleIXCoordinatorshallobtainadvicefromtheOfficeofGeneralCounselbeforedismissingaFormalComplaint.2. IftheTitleIXCoordinatorconcludesthattheComplainantwasnotparticipatinginorattemptingtoparticipateinaninstitutionaleducationprogramoractivityatthetimeoftheFormalComplaintorthattheconductallegedinaFormalComplaintwouldnotconstituteSexualMisconductevenifproved,didnotoccurinaninstitution’seducationprogramoractivity,ordidnotoccuragainstapersonwhileintheUnitedStates,theTitleIXCoordinatorshalldismisstheFormalComplaint.3. TheTitleIXCoordinatorhasdiscretiontodismissaFormalComplaintoranyallegationsinit,ifatanytimeduringtheinvestigationorhearingaComplainantnotifiestheTitleIXCoordinatorinwritingthattheComplainantwouldliketowithdrawtheFormalComplaintoranyallegationsinit;theRespondentisnolongerenrolledby,employedby,orassociatedwithaTBRinstitution;orspecificcircumstancespreventtheTBRinstitutionfromgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationastotheFormalComplaintorallegationstherein.4. TheTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetodismissaFormalComplaintofSexualMisconductandreferthematterfordispositionpursuanttoadifferentpolicy,guideline,orprocesswhenanallegationofSexualMisconductisdismissedorwhenaFormalComplaintceasestoincludeanallegationofSexualMisconduct.5. UpondismissalofaFormalComplaintforanyreason,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillpromptlysendwrittennoticeexplainingthereasonsfordismissaltotheParties.ThedismissalnoticewillalsoexplainwhetherTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillinvestigateorrespondtotheallegationsunderanotherpolicy,guideline,orprocessandtheavailabilityofothermethodstoaddresstheallegations.

E. InformalResolution1. Becauseafullinvestigationandadjudicationprocessmaynotbeinthebestinterestsofallconcerned,theTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetoofferaninformalresolutionprocess.TheinformalresolutionprocessisdesignedtoprovideflexibilityincraftingaresolutiontoaFormalComplaintthatmeetstheneedsofthePartiesandTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson.InformalresolutionsmayincludemeetingsfacilitatedbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonorthirdparties,resolutionsfacilitatedbytheTitleIXCoordinatorwithoutformalmeetings,mediations,and/orrestorativejusticeconcepts.Disciplinaryactionmayormaynotbepartofanyinformalresolution.BothPartiesmustagreeinwritingtoparticipateinanyinformalresolutionprocessthattheTitleIXCoordinatormayoffer.2. AninformalresolutionprocessisonlyavailableafterthefilingofaFormalComplaintandpriortoaDeterminationregardingresponsibility.IftheTitleIXCoordinatorbelievesan

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informalresolutionmaybeappropriate,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillproposeaninformalresolutionprocessineithertheinitialNoticeofAllegationsorasubsequentwrittendocument.TheTitleIXCoordinatormaydiscusswiththePartiesthedetailsofhowtheprocesswillwork.ThewrittennoticewillcontaintheallegationsorrefertotheNoticeofAllegations,setouttheinformalresolutionprocess,explainthatatanytimepriortoagreeingtoaresolution,theComplainant,Respondent,orTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonmaywithdrawfromtheinformalresolutionprocessandresumetheinvestigationandadjudicationprocessunderthispolicy,andidentifyanyrecordsthatwillbemaintainedorsharedrelatedtotheprocess.3. TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillnotofferorfacilitateaninformalresolutionprocesstoresolveallegationsthatanemployeeengagedinSexualMisconductagainstastudent.

F. InvestigationofFormalComplaints1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillinvestigateallFormalComplaints,unlessdismissedorresolvedthroughaninformalresolution.Duringtheinvestigation:

a. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillnotaccess,consider,disclose,orotherwiseuseaParty’srecordsthataremadeormaintainedbyaphysician,psychiatrist,psychologist,orotherrecognizedprofessionalactingintheprofessional’scapacityandmadeormaintainedinconnectionwiththetreatmenttotheParty,unlessthePartyvoluntarilyconsentsinwriting;b. Theinvestigatorwillconductaninvestigationthatisappropriateunderthecircumstances.Theinvestigationwillincludeareviewofdocumentsandphysicalevidence,aswellasinterviewswiththePartiesandother.Theinvestigatormayrequestaccesstopremises,records,anddocumentsdeemedrelevant.Astheinvestigationprogresses,theinvestigatormayseekclarification,includingduringasubsequentinterview,fromanypersonparticipatingintheinvestigationregardingtheincidentortheirstatement.APartywholearnsorremembersanyadditionalinformationshouldnotifytheinvestigatorimmediately.ThePartieswillhaveanequalopportunitytoprovideevidenceandtoidentifywitnesses,includingfactandexpertwitnesses.Partiesareencouragedtoprovide,assoonaspossible,anyevidencethatthePartybelievestoberelevantandwantstheinvestigatortoconsider.Ifatallpossible,allevidenceshouldbeprovidedintimefortheinvestigatortomakeitavailableforinspectionandreview;c. AlthoughthePartiesareencouragedtoprovideTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwithinformationandevidencerelatedtotheallegations,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonisultimatelyresponsibleforgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;d. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillnotrestrictthePartiesfromdiscussingtheallegationsunderinvestigationorfromgatheringandpresentingrelevantevidence.AnyrestrictionsontheabilityofthePartiestodiscussmattersrelatedtotheproceedingbutwhicharenotunderinvestigationwillbeexplainedintheNoticeofAllegations;e. EachPartywillhavetheopportunitytoobtainandtobeaccompaniedtoameetingorproceedingbyanadvisoroftheirchoice,whomay,butisnotrequiredtobe,anattorney,inaccordancewithSectionIV.H.below;f. WhenaPartyisinvitedorexpectedtoparticipateinameeting,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillprovidewrittennoticeofthedate,time,location,participants,andpurposeofthemeeting,interview,orhearing,withsufficienttimeforthePartytopreparetoparticipate;g. BothPartieswillhaveanequalopportunitytoinspectandreviewanyevidenceobtainedaspartoftheinvestigationthatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsraisedinaFormalComplaint,includingevidencethatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsbutuponwhichTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksondoesnotintendtorelyinreachingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillincludebothevidencethattendstoproveanddisprovethe

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allegations,whetherobtainedfromaPartyorothersource,sothateachPartycanmeaningfullyrespondtotheevidencepriortotheconclusionoftheinvestigation;h. Priortothecompletionofaninvestigativereport,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillsendtoeachPartytheevidencesubjecttoinspectionandreview.UnlessaPartyrequeststhatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonnotdoso,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillalsosendtheevidencetoeachadvisorwhohasbeenidentified.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonmaydecidetoprovideaccesstoevidencethroughelectronicmeansthatisnotavailablefordownload.Insuchcase,thePartiesandtheiradvisorsareprohibitedfrom,directlyorindirectly,photographingorreproducingsuchevidence(unlessthePartyhasindependentaccesstotheevidenceindependentoftheportal,e.g.,documentssubmittedbythePartyorpubliclyavailableinformation);andi. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillprovideatleastten(10)calendardaysforthePartiestorespondtotheevidenceprovidedforinspectionandreview.TheinvestigatorwillshareanywrittenresponsewiththeotherPartyandwillconsideranywrittenresponsepriortocompletingtheinvestigativereport.

G. InvestigationReport1. Attheconclusionoftheinvestigation,theinvestigatorwillpreparewrittenreport.Thereportshall:

a. identifytheallegations;b. identifyrelevantpolicies,guidelines,andotherstandards;c. explaintheproceduralstepstakenbetweenreceiptoftheFormalComplaintandtheconclusionoftheinvestigation,includingallnotificationstotheParties,interviewswiththeParties,interviewswithotherwitnesses,datesofallinterviews,anysitevisits,andthemethodsusedtogatherevidence;andd. fairlysummarizetherelevantevidence.

2. Thewrittenreportshallnotmakefindingsoffactorconclusionsregardingtheapplicationoffactstothispolicy.3. Atleast(ten)10calendardayspriortoahearing,theinvestigatorwillsendtoeachPartytheinvestigationreportineitherelectronicorhardcopy,fortheirreviewandwrittenresponse.UnlessaPartyrequeststhatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonnotdoso,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillalsosendtheinvestigationreporttoanadvisorwhomthePartyhasbeenidentified.4. ThePartiesshouldprovideanywrittenresponseassoonaspossible,astheinvestigatormayissueanamendedinvestigationreportiftheinvestigatordeemsappropriateandifaPartyprovidescommentsinsufficienttimefortheinvestigatortodoso.TheParties’writtenresponsesandanyamendedinvestigationreportwillbesenttothedecision-maker.

H. Advisors1. BoththeComplainantandtheRespondentwillbepermittedtohaveanadvisoroftheirchoosingpresentduringmeetingswheretheirattendanceispermittedorexpected.NothinginthispolicyshallbereadtorequirethatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonallowaPartytoattendaninterviewoftheotherPartyorofawitness.2. TheadvisormayaccompanyandconferprivatelywithaParty,buttheadvisormaynotinterrupt,speakonbehalfofaParty,orotherwiseactivelyparticipateinanymeeting,exceptforconductingcross-examinationatalivehearing.3. Anadvisor'sfailuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheterminationofthemeetingortheadvisornolongerbeingpermittedtobepresent.4. TBRandTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonpersonnelemployedintheofficesresponsibleforthedisciplinaryproceedingsdescribedinthispolicy,alongwiththoseinthechainofcommand,personnelemployedbyOGC,andotherswhoseparticipationcouldcreateaconflictofinterestwiththeirdutiesarenoteligibletoserveasadvisors.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonshallnototherwiselimitthechoiceofanadvisor.5. Ifthereisaquestionorconcernaboutapossibleadvisor,theTitleIXCoordinatorshouldbeconsulted.APartychoosingtohaveanattorneypresentasanadvisormustprovideadvancenoticesothatamemberofOGCcanattendanymeetingatwhichanattorneywillbepresent.

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I. Recordings1. Partiesarenotpermittedtorecordanymeetingconductedpursuanttothispolicy.2. Whenalivehearingisconducted,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillcreateanaudiorecording,audiovisualrecording,ortranscriptandmakeitavailabletothePartiesforinspectionandreview.

J. PastRelationshipsandConduct1. PrevioussexualrelationshipsoftheComplainantandRespondentwiththirdpartiesgenerallyareirrelevant.2. ApastsexualrelationshipbetweentheComplainantandRespondentmayormaynotberelevant.Forexample,pastsexualencountersmayprovideinsightoncommunicationpatternsforpurposesofdeterminingwhetherconsentwaspresent.3. QuestionsandevidenceaboutaComplainant’ssexualpredispositionorpriorsexualbehaviorarenotrelevant,unlesssuchquestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorareofferedtoprovethatsomeoneotherthantheRespondentcommittedtheconductallegedbytheComplainant,orifthequestionsandevidenceconcernspecificincidentsoftheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorwithrespecttoRespondentandareofferedtoproveconsent.

K. StandardofEvidence1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonusethepreponderanceoftheevidencestandardofevidenceinevaluatingwhetherSexualMisconductoccurred.Thisstandardlooksatwhetheritis"morelikelythannot"thatthispolicywasviolated.2. TheburdenofproofwillremainwithTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonthroughtheDetermination.

L. Timeline1. FormalComplaintstypicallywillberesolved(exclusiveofanyappeals)within90calendardaysoffiling.2. Appealswillberesolvedwithinfifteen(15)calendardaysofthefilingofanappeal.3. Giventhemanyvariablesandfactorsthatmayariseinsuchcases,additionaltimemaybeneededinsomecases.AnydeparturefromtheseframeswillbeforgoodcauseandcommunicatedinwritingorbyemailtoboththeComplainantandtheRespondentsimultaneously,alongwithanewtimelineandexplanationofthereasons.Goodcausetoextentthedeadlinesincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theabsenceofaParty,aParty’sadvisor,orwitness;concurrentlawenforcementactivity;ortheneedforlanguageassistanceortheaccommodationofdisabilities.4. IncompletionoftheprocesswithinsuchtimeframesisnotcausefordismissalofaFormalComplaint.

M. ParallelInvestigationswithLawEnforcement1. ThefilingofapolicereportorthependencyofcivilorcriminalproceedingsdoesnotprecludeTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonfromproceedingwithitsinvestigationandDetermination.2. TheinvestigationandDeterminationmaybedelayeduntillawenforcementhasfinishedgatheringevidenceandindicatedthatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonmayproceedwithaninvestigation,butTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksongenerallywillnotwaitfortheconclusionofanycriminalproceeding.3. CivilorcriminalproceedingsareseparateanddistinctfrominternalTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonproceedings,andtheymayormaynotrunparalleltooneanother.However,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonmayberequiredbylawtoprovideinformationincivilorcriminalproceedings.4. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonpoliciesshallsetforthparametersandclarifywhatinformationmayandmaynotbesharedduringaparallelinvestigationwithlawenforcement(e.g.,viaamemorandumofunderstandingwithlocallawenforcement).

N. LiveHearings1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillconductalivehearingofFormalComplaintsnotdismissedpursuanttothispolicyinordertomakeaDeterminationwhetherthispolicyhasbeenviolated.Thedecision-makerappointedbytheTitleIXCoordinatorhasthe

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authoritytomaintainorderatthehearingandmakealldecisionsnecessaryforthefair,orderly,andexpeditiousconductofthehearing.Thedecision-makershallbethefinaldeciderconcerningallaspectsofthehearing,includingprehearingmattersandatthehearing,howevidenceisexaminedandtheorderofwitnesses.2. AttherequestofeitherParty,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovideforthelivehearingtobeconductedwiththePartieslocatedinseparateroomswithtechnologyenablingthedecision-makerandPartiestosimultaneouslyseeandhearthePartyorthewitnessansweringquestions.3. IncasesinvolvingmorethanoneRespondent,anyPartymayrequestseparatehearingsbysubmittingarequestatleastfive(5)businessdaysbeforethehearing.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwilldecidewhethertogranttherequest.4. LivehearingsmaybeconductedwithallPartiesphysicallypresentinthesamegeographiclocationor,atTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson’sdiscretion,anyorallParties,witnessesandotherparticipantsmayappearatthelivehearingvirtually,withtechnologyenablingparticipantssimultaneouslytoseeandheareachother.5. Atleastten(10)businessdayspriortoalivehearing,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovidebothPartieswithwrittennoticeofthefollowing:

a. Thetime,place,dateofthehearing,andelectronicaccessinformation,ifapplicable;b. ThenameofeachwitnessTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonexpectstopresentorbepresentatthehearingandthoseTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonmaypresentiftheneedarises;c. Therighttorequestacopyoftheinvestigativefile(otherthanportionsthatareprotectedbylaworprivilege),whichincludesalloftheevidenceobtainedaspartoftheinvestigationthatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsraisedintheFormalComplaint;d. Therighttorequestcopiesofalldocuments,copiesofelectronicallystoredinformation,andaccesstotangibleevidencethatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonhasinitspossession,custody,orcontrolandmayusetosupportclaimsordefenses;e. TherighttohaveanadvisoroftheParty’schoice,whomaybe,butisnotrequiredtobeanattorney,andthatifthePartydoesnothaveanadvisorpresentatthehearing,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovideanadvisorofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson‘schoice,withoutfeeorcharge,toasktheotherPartyandanywitnessesallrelevantquestionsandfollow-upquestionsonbehalfofthatParty;f. AnyPartyinneedofaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonprovidedadvisormustinformtheTitleIXCoordinatoratleastfive(5)businessdaysbeforethehearing;g. Anycross-examinationofanyotherPartyorwitnessmustbeconductedbytheadvisor;andh. Otherinformationmaybeincludedinthenoticeofhearing.

6. WhennoticeissentbyU.S.mailorcourierservice,thenoticeiseffectiveonthedatethenoticeismailedordeliveredtothecourierservice.WhennoticeishanddeliveredbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson,noticeiseffectiveonthedatethatthenoticeisdeliveredtotheParties.Whennoticeissentbyemail,thenoticeiseffectiveonthedatethattheemailissenttotheParties’TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson-providedemailaccount.7. Thedecision-makermayconductapre-hearingmeetingorconferencewiththePartiesandtheiradvisorstodiscusspre-hearingissues,includinganytechnologytobeusedatthehearingandthegeneralrulesgoverningthehearing.8. Thedecision-makermayallowatemporarydelayoftheprocessorthelimitedextensionoftimeframesforgoodcausewithwrittennoticetothePartiesofthedelayorextensionandthereasonsfortheaction.Goodcausemayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,considerationssuchastheabsenceofaParty,aParty’sadvisor,orawitness;concurrentlawenforcementactivity;ortheneedforlanguageassistanceoraccommodationofdisabilities.

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9. IfaPartyfailstoattendahearing,thedecision-makermayproceedwithoutthatParty’sparticipation.10. Duringthehearing,thedecision-makerwillmakeevidencesubjecttoreviewandinspectionduringtheinvestigationphaseavailabletogiveeachPartyequalopportunitytorefertothatevidence,includingforpurposesofcross-examination.11. QuestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’ssexualpredispositionorpriorsexualbehaviorarenotrelevant,unlesssuchquestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorareofferedtoprovidethatsomeoneotherthantheRespondentcommittedtheconductallegedbytheComplainant,orifthequestionsandevidenceconcernspecificincidentsoftheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorwithrespecttotheRespondentandareofferedtoproveconsent.12. Onlyrelevantcross-examinationquestionsmaybeaskedofaPartyorwitness.BeforeaComplainant,Respondent,orwitnessanswersacross-examinationorquestionfromsomeoneotherthanthedecision-maker,thedecision-makerwillfirstdeterminewhetherthequestionisrelevantandexplainanydecisiontoexcludeaquestionasnotrelevant.13. Thedecision-makerwillnotrequire,allow,relyupon,orotherwiseusequestionsorevidencethatconstitute,orseekdisclosureof,informationprotectedunderalegallyrecognizedprivilege,unlessthepersonholdingtheprivilegehaswaivedtheprivilege.14. Thedecision-makerwillpermiteachParty’sadvisortoasktheotherPartyandanywitnessesallrelevantquestionsandfollow-upquestions,includingthosechallengingcredibility.Suchcross-examinationatthelivehearingwillbeconducteddirectly,orally,andinrealtimebytheParty’sadvisorandneverbyaPartypersonally.Conductingcross-examinationwillbetheadvisor’sonlyopportunitytospeak.Advisorswillnotengageinotherpresentationofargumentsorevidence,includingopeningstatements,closingarguments,ordirectexaminations.15. IfaPartydoesnothaveanadvisoratthelivehearing,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovidewithoutfeeorchargetothatPartyanadvisor.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillchoosetheadvisor.16. IfaPartyorwitnessdoesnotsubmittocross-examinationatthelivehearing,thedecision-makerwillnotrelyonanystatementofthatPartyorwitnessinreachingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;providedhowever,thatthedecision-makercannotdrawaninferenceabouttheDeterminationregardingresponsibilitybasedsolelyonaParty’sorwitness’sabsencefromthelivehearingorrefusaltoanswercrossexaminationorotherquestions.17. Forgoodcauseshown,adecision-makermaypermittheparticipationofwitnesseswhowerenotidentifiedbythePartytotheinvestigator,ortheinclusionofevidencenotprovidedbythePartytotheinvestigator.18. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonwillcreateanaudiooraudiovisualrecording,ortranscript,ofalivehearingandmakeitavailabletothePartiesforinspectionandreview.19. Thedecision-makermaydismisstheFormalComplaintoranyallegationstherein,ifatanytimeduringthehearingaComplainantnotifiestheTitleIXCoordinatorinwritingthattheComplainantwouldliketowithdrawaFormalComplaintoranyallegationstherein,theRespondentisnolongerenrolledoremployedbyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson,orspecificcircumstancespreventTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonfromgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationastotheFormalComplaintorallegationstherein.20. IfthedecisionmakerdismissestheFormalComplaintduringthegrievanceprocess,thedecision-makerwillpromptlynotifytheTitleIXCoordinator,whowillpromptlysendwrittennoticeofthedismissalandreasonsthereforsimultaneouslytotheParties.

O. WrittenDetermination1. Withinfifteen(15)businessdaysofthehearing,thedecision-makerwillissueawrittenDetermination,basedonapreponderanceoftheevidencestandard,whichwillbeprovidedtothePartiessimultaneously.

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2. TheDeterminationbecomesfinaleitheronthedatethatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonprovidesthePartieswithawrittenresultofanappeal,orifanappealisavailablebutnotfiled,thedayafterthedeadlinetoappeal.3. TheDeterminationwillinclude:

a. IdentificationoftheallegationspotentiallyconstitutingSexualMisconduct,aswellasidentificationofanyadditionalallegationsthatarebeingresolvedbutwhichdonotconstituteSexualMisconduct;b. AdescriptionoftheproceduralstepstakenbetweenreceiptoftheFormalComplaintandtheDetermination,includingallnotificationstotheParties,interviewswithPartiesandwitnesses,sitevisits,methodsusedtogatherotherevidence,andanyhearingsheld;c. FindingsoffactsupportingtheDetermination;d. Conclusionsregardingtheapplicationofthispolicy,aswellasanyotherrelevantpolicy,guidelines,orcode,tothefacts;e. Astatementof,andrationalefor,theresultastoeachallegationbeforethedecision-maker,includingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;f. Anydisciplinaryactionthatthedecision-makerimposesontheRespondent,includingreferraltoanotherprocess,suchastenureterminationproceedings;g. AnyremediesthatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovidedesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstotheComplainant;andh. Thepermissiblebasesandprocedures,includingtimelines,forappealsbytheParties.

P. RemediesandDisciplinaryActionFollowingDeterminationsofViolations1. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillprovideremedieswhereaDeterminationofresponsibilityforSexualMisconducthasbeenmade.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonwillfollowthispolicybeforetheimpositionofanydisciplinarysanctionsforSexualMisconductthatarenotsupportive/interimmeasures.2. Remedieswillbedesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstoeducationprogramsandactivitiesandwillincludedisciplineundertheapplicablepoliciesandprocedures.Remediesmayincludeverbalwarnings,writtenwarnings,finalwrittenwarnings,suspension,terminationofemployment,non-renewalofappointment,ordismissalfromTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson.FacultymaybesubjecttoproceedingsunderTBRPolicies5.02.03.10and5.02.03.30.3. Remediesshouldalsoconsiderimprovementstothecampus-wideenvironment.Itisthe intentofTBRthatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DicksonconsidertheimpactofanincidentofSexualMisconductonthecampusasawholeorspecificgroupsorareasofcampus.Forexample,specifictrainingmaybeneededforastudentgroup.4. TheTitleIXCoordinatorisresponsibleforensuringeffectiveimplementationoftheremedies.

Q. Appeals/Post-DeterminationProcedures1. PartiesarepermittedtoappealtotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson’sPresident(orotherpersonappointedbytheTitleIXCoordinator)fromaDeterminationregardingresponsibility(ornoresponsibility)andfromadismissalofaFormalComplaintorofanyallegationsinaFormalComplaintonthebasisof:

a. proceduralirregularitythataffectedtheoutcomeofthematter;b. newevidencethatwasnotreasonablyavailableatthetimetheDeterminationordismissalwasmade,butonlyifthatnewevidencecouldaffecttheoutcomeofthematter;c. TheTitleIXCoordinator,investigator(s),ordecision-maker(s)hadaconflictofinterestorbiasfororagainstComplainantsorRespondentsgenerallyortheindividualComplainantorRespondentthataffectedtheoutcome.

2. APartywishingtoappealaDeterminationregardingresponsibilityorthedismissalofaFormalComplaintoranyallegationsthereinmustfileawrittenappealwiththeTitleIXCoordinatorwithinseven(7)businessdaysofthedateoftheDeterminationorthedismissal.Thewrittenappealmustidentifythereasonsfortheappeal.3. Astoallappeals,theTitleIXCoordinatorwill:

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a. NotifytheotherPartyinwritingwhenanappealisfiled;b. ImplementappealproceduresequallyforbothParties;c. Ensurethatthedecision-maker(s)fortheappealisnotthesamepersonastheinvestigator,thedecision-maker,orTitleIXCoordinator;d. ProvideeachPartyfive(5)businessdaystoprovideawrittenstatementinsupportof,orchallenging,theDetermination.

4. Thedecideroftheappealwillissueawrittendecisiondescribingtheresultoftheappealandtherationalefortheresult,andwillprovidethewrittendecisionsimultaneouslytotheParties.

V. VictimServicesA. Theresourceslistedbelowarenotexhaustiveorlimitedtovictimswhowishtomakeanofficialreportorparticipateinaninstitutionalhearing,policeinvestigationorcriminalprosecution. However,incaseswhereavictimwishestomaintaincompleteconfidentiality,thevictimshouldcarefullyreviewSectionIIaboverelatedtothelimitsontheCollege’sabilitytomaintainconfidentiality.

1. OnCampusResources 

OfficeoftheTitleIXCoordinator 740Highway46S.Dickson,TN37055

LauraTravis(615)[email protected]

StudentServicesCoordinator 740Highway46S.Dickson,TN37055

Pam Bigham (615) 441-6220 [email protected]

2. On-lineResources:

http://tncoalition.org/-StateCoalitionAgainstRapehttps://www.tncoalition.org/help-in-your-areahttp://tncoalition.org/-StateCoalitionAgainstDomesticViolencehttp://www.thehotline.org/-WebsiteforLGBTQsurvivorsofsexualordomesticviolenceandminoritywomensurvivorsofsexualordomesticviolencehttp://www.pandys.org/Websiteprovidinginformation,supportandresourcestosurvivorsofrapeandsexualabusehttp://www.rainn.org –Rape,Abuse,andIncestNationalNetworkhttp://www.justice.gov/ovw -DepartmentofJusticehttps://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html-DepartmentofEducationOfficeforCivilRightsPleaselistadditionalagencies,eitherlocal,stateornationalaspertinent.

VI. VictimServicesPolicyA. Thefollowingindividualsmaybeabletoassistintheeventofanemergency

1. OnCampusLauraTravis,TitleIXCoordinator740Highway46SouthDickson,TN37055(615)[email protected]

2.OffCampus DicksonPoliceDepartment,202S.MainSt,Dickson,TN37055-(615)446-5403 ClarksvillePoliceDepartment,135CommerceSt,Clarksville,TN37040-(931)648-0656 FranklinPoliceDepartment,900ColumbiaAve,Franklin,TN37064-(615)989-2201

B. Thefollowinghealthcareoptionsareavailabletoseektreatmentforinjuries,preventativetreatmentforsexuallytransmitteddiseases,andwhereandhowtogetarapekitorfindaSexualAssaultNurseExaminer(SANE):

1. TriStarHorizonMedicalCenter111Hwy70E,Dickson,TN37055–(615)446-0446TennovaHealthcare,641DunlopLane,Clarksville,TN37040–(931)502-1000

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WilliamsonMedicalCenter,4321CarothersPkwy,Franklin,TN–(615)435-5000

2. Locationstolocalsexualassaultcentersandexaminers:SexualAssaultCenterSAFEClinic,101FrenchLanding,Nashville,TN615-258-5888OurKids,1030CumberlandHeightsRd.,Clarksville,TN(931-553-5140)WilliamsonMedicalCenterCenterofHope,4321CarothersPkwy,Franklin(931)381-8580ThislinkprovidesadirectoryofwheretogoforasexualassaultforensicexaminTennessee:https://f62034bb-6cd2-4e27-a3c9-125b86bc97ef.filesusr.com/ugd/40dfdf_a13931824aba475b983e7cacbced51c3.pdf

C. ItisveryimportantfortheComplainanttoseekmedicalattentionimmediatelysothattheComplainantcanbescreenedforsexuallytransmitteddiseases/pregnancy/drugsthatmayhavebeenusedtoincapacitate,obtainemergencycontraception,andreceivetreatmentforanyinjuries.ValuablephysicalevidencecanbeobtainedfromtheComplainantandtheComplainant'sclothing.Eventhosewhoareunsurewhethertomakeapolicereportortakeactionmaywishtohaveaforensicexamination,whichwillfacilitatetheidentificationandpreservationofphysicalevidence;

1. Tohelppreserveevidenceintheeventofasexualassault,itisimportantfortheComplainantnottochangeclothesorbeddingandnottakeashower,douche,usethetoilet,brushtheirteeth,orcleanupuntilpolicehavehadachancetogatherevidence.However,ifaComplainanthasalreadychangedclothesorcleanedup/showered,evidencemaystillbecollected.TheComplainantshouldleaveanyclothesorbeddingunfoldedandundisturbed,ifpossible.Ifclothingorbeddingmustbemoved,itemsshouldbekeptseparatetopreventtransferofbodyfluidsorothertraceevidence.Partiesshouldnotdeleteordestroyanytextmessages,socialmedia,emails,voicemails,writtennotes,oranyotherdocumentsthatmayberelevant.2. Thefollowingsourcesareavailabletoaccompanyavictimtothehospitalorhealthprovider;

TheseservicesareavailableforvictimsofSexualMisconductwhetherornotavictimchoosestomakeanofficialreportorparticipateintheinstitutionaldisciplinaryorcriminalprocess.

VII. Education,Training,andAwarenessA. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonofferseducationalprogrammingandtrainingtotheirstudents,faculty,andstaffthatareintendedtoendSexualMisconduct.B. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonutilizesthestudenthandbook,orientationsessions,andflyerstoprovideuserfriendlymaterialstoexplainthepolicyandhowvictimscangethelpandprovidestheseonlineandthroughotherstrategiesappropriateforthecampus.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dicksonprovidesonlinetrainingforsexualassaultandmisconductpreventioneducationtoincomingstudentstopromoteawarenessofrape,acquaintancerape,domesticviolence,datingviolence,sexualassault,andstalking.Thiseducationalsoincludesinformationonhowtopreventsexualassault,suchasinformationonbystanderintervention,aswellashowtorecognizeabusivebehaviorandavoidpotentialabusiverelationships.Withinthistraining,studentsaregiveninformationtheproceduresforfilingareport,aswellasproceduresforinstitutionaldisciplinaryactionincasesofallegedsexualviolence.Thetrainingalsoinformsstudentsofthesanctionsandprotectivemeasuresthattheinstitutionmayimposeonceareportofsexualviolencehasbeenmade. 

VIII. EffectiveDateA. ThispolicyiseffectiveAugust14,2020.B. IfanyprovisionoftheTitleIXregulationsonwhichthispolicyisbasedisenjoinedorheldinvalidasitappliestotheTBRinstitutionortheTitleIXregulations’applicationtoanyperson,act,orpracticeisenjoinedorheldinvalidasitappliestotheTBRinstitution,theremainderofthispolicyortheapplicationofitsprovisionstoanyperson,act,orpracticeshallnotbeaffectedthereby.C. Forconductthatoccursacrossmultipleversionsofthispolicy,complaintsofSexualMisconductwillbeaddressedutilizingtheproceduresoutlinedintheversionofthispolicyineffectasofthedateoftheNoticeofAllegations.The“Definitions”and“Clarifications”sectionsofthepolicyineffectasofthedateoftheallegedincidentwillbeused. Complaintsandreportsofconductspanningmorethanoneversion

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ofthepolicywillbeaddressedusingthe“Definitions”and“Clarifications”sectionsintheversionofthepolicyineffectatthetimeofthemostrecentallegedincident.

IX. ClarificationsA. Consent

1. Consentmeansanactiveagreementtoparticipateinsexualactivity.Anactiveagreementiswordsand/orconductthatcommunicateaperson’swillingnesstoparticipate.ThefollowingindividualscannotgivevalidConsent:

a. ApersonwhoisIncapacitated,ifeitherthepersonclaimingtohaveobtainedConsentknowsthattheotherpersonisIncapacitatedorareasonablepersonwouldknowthattheotherpersonisIncapacitated;b. ApersonwhoisForced;orc. Apersonwhoisundertheageofeighteen(18),unlessthepersongivingConsentisatleasttheageofthirteen(13)andtheotherpersonislessthanfour(4)yearsolderthanthepersongivingConsent.

2. Duringasexualencounter,eachpersonhasresponsibilityforobtainingConsentfromtheotherperson.Duringaninvestigation,theinstitutionhastheburdenofobtainingevidencewhetherSexualMisconductoccurredwithoutConsent.Duringanyhearing,theinstitutionhastheburdenofprovingthatSexualMisconductoccurredwithoutConsent.(Inotherwords,itisnotaRespondent’sburdentoproveConsentduringaninvestigationorhearing).WhetherapersonhascommunicatedConsentgenerallyisevaluatedfromtheperspectiveofwhatareasonablepersonwhoperceivedtheindividual’swordsand/ornonverbalconductwouldhaveunderstood;however,inthecontextofarelationshipthathasinvolvedsexualactivityandapatternofcommunicatingConsent,whetherConsenthasbeencommunicatedmaybeevaluatedbasedonasubjectivestandard(i.e.,whatdidthespecificpersonwhoinitiatedthesexualactivityconcludebasedonthepatternofcommunication?).3. Averbal“no”(orwordsequivalentto“no”)orthenonverbalcommunicationof“no,’evenifitsoundsorappearsinsincereorindecisive,meansthatConsenthasnotbeencommunicated,orifpreviouslycommunicated,hasbeenwithdrawn.Theabsenceofaverbal“no”ortheabsenceofanonverbalcommunicationof“no”doesnotnecessarilymeanthatConsenthasbeencommunicated.4. Consentmustexistfromthebeginningtotheendofeachsexualencounterandforeachsexualactthatoccursduringasexualencounter.Apersonhasarighttochangetheirmind;thus,Consentmaybewithdrawnatanytime.AwithdrawalofConsentiscommunicatedthroughclearwordsand/orconductthatindicatethatapersonnolongeragreestoparticipateinsexualactivity.Onceaperson’swithdrawalofConsenthasbeencommunicated,theotherpersonmustceasethesexualactforwhichConsentwaswithdrawnandmustobtainConsentbeforereinitiatingthatsexualact.Consentisautomaticallywithdrawnwhenapersonbecomesincapacitatedorisforcedtoparticipateinsexualactivity.5. Consenttoonetypeofsexualactivity(e.g.,oralsex)doesnotconstituteorimplyConsentforanothertypeofsexualactivity(e.g.,vaginalintercourse),whetherduringasexualencounterorbasedonaprevioussexualencounter.6. Thefollowingdonotcommunicateaperson’swillingnesstoparticipateinsexualactivity:

a. Silence,unlessaccompaniedbynon-verbalconductconveyingawillingnesstoparticipateinsexualactivity;b. Consentcommunicatedbythepersononapreviousoccasion;c. Consentcommunicatedtoathirdperson;d. Theperson’sfailuretoresistphysicalforce(however,forpurposesofthePolicy,theperson’sresistancetophysicalforcewillbeviewedasacleardemonstrationthatthepersonhasnotcommunicatedConsent);e. Acurrentorpreviousdating,romantic,intimate,orsexualrelationshipwiththeotherperson;f. Currentlyorpreviouslycohabitatingwiththeotherperson;

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g. Theperson’sattire,reputation,givingoracceptanceofgifts,sexualarousal,orextensionoracceptanceofaninvitationtogotoaprivateresidence,room,orotherlocation.h. One’sownuseofalcohol,drugs,orothersubstancesdoesnotdiminishone’sresponsibilitytoobtainConsentfromtheotherperson.Anotherperson’suseofalcohol,drugs,orothersubstancesdoesnotdiminishone’sresponsibilitytoobtainConsentfromthatperson.

B. Force1. Forceincludesphysicalforce(suchaspushing,hitting,pinningdown),threats(directorindirectexpressionsofintenttoinflictharmtoselforothers),intimidation(impliedorindirectthreats),and/orotherformsofcoercion.Tocoerceistoattempttocauseanotherpersontoactorthinkinacertainwaybyuseofforce,pressure,threats,orintimidation;tocompelistocoerce.

C. Incapacitation

1. ApersonviolatesthispolicywhentheyengageinsexualactivitywithanotherpersonwhoisincapacitatedundercircumstancesinwhichareasonablepersonwouldhaveknowntheotherpersontobeIncapacitated.ForevaluatingIncapacitation,a“reasonableperson”meansasober,objectivelyreasonablepersoninthesamesituation,withordinarysensitivities,andwithsimilaridentitiesastheRespondent.2. Incapacitationcanbevoluntaryorinvoluntary.SignsofIncapacitationmayinclude,withoutlimitation:sleep;totalorintermittentunconsciousness;lackofcontroloverphysicalmovements(e.g.,inabilitytodress/undresswithoutassistance;inabilitytowalkwithoutassistance);lackofawarenessofcircumstancesorsurroundings;emotionalvolatility;combativeness;vomiting;incontinence;unresponsiveness;andinabilitytocommunicatecoherently.Incapacitationisanindividualizeddeterminationbasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances.3. Blackingoutisanamnesia-likestatethatmaybebroughtonbydrugs,heavydrinking,orintoxication;blackingoutisnotnecessarilyincompatiblewiththeabilitytoengageinsimpleorevencomplexbehavior.Afterblackingout,apersonhasnorecollectionofallorpartoftheeventsthatoccurredduringtheblackout.Thereisadistinctionbetweenpassingout(fallingasleeporbecomingunconscious)duetodrugoralcoholuseandblackingoutinthatapersoninablackoutremainsconsciousandoperative.4. IncapacitationorIncapacitatedmeansaperson’sinability,temporarilyorpermanently,tocommunicateawillingnesstoparticipateinanactivity(e.g.,sexualactivity)becauseofmentalorphysicalhelplessness,sleep,unconsciousness,orotherlackofawarenessthattheactivityistakingplace.Incapacitationcanbevoluntaryorinvoluntary.SignsofIncapacitationmayinclude,withoutlimitation:sleep;totalorintermittentunconsciousness;lackofcontroloverphysicalmovements(e.g.,inabilitytodress/undresswithoutassistance;inabilitytowalkwithoutassistance);lackofawarenessofcircumstancesorsurroundings;emotionalvolatility;combativeness;vomiting;incontinence;unresponsiveness;andinabilitytocommunicatecoherently.Incapacitationisanindividualizeddeterminationbasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances.Alcoholanddrugs(including“daterape”drugs)arecommoncausesofIncapacitation.Whenalcoholordrugsareinvolved,Incapacitationisastatebeyondmeredrunkennessorintoxication.

D. SevereandPervasive1. SevereandPervasive.Severemeansbehaviorthatismorethanantagonistic,non-consensual,andcrass,evenwherethebehaviorisbasedondifferencesinsexorgender.Pervasivemeanssystemicorwidespread,anditnecessarilyinvolvesmorethanoneincidentofsexualharassment.

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Whilevisitorsandguestsarewelcomeoncampus,thewelfareandsafetyoftheentirestudentbodyandthemaintenanceofitsacademicprogramsMUSTbeplacedaboveallelse.AllvisitorsandguestsshouldreportdirectlytoStudentServicestosigninandreceiveavisitor’sbadgewhichisalwaystobewornwhileoncampus.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonfacultyandstaffareawarethatmanyofitsstudentsarebothstudentsandparentsandthatthereareoftencomplicatingfactorsthatimpactthesetworoles.However,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksondoesnotpermitchildrenwhoareminorstobeonthecampuswithoutnoticeto,andpermissionfrom,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Administration.Achildisanyonewhoisbirthto17yearsofage.Anyvisitor,whobringsorinviteschildrentocampusMUSTmaintaincustodyofthechildrenwhileoncampusandisresponsibleforthebehaviorandsafetyofthechildrenwhileatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.Allvisitorswillbeprovidedsafetyglasseswhenvisitingashoparea.Whenaviolationofthispolicyisobserved,theStudentServicesOfficeshouldbecontacted.Itistheresponsibilityofthisofficetoassessthesituationand,withtheassistanceofsecurity,takeappropriateaction,whichmayincludeescortingthestudent,employeeorguestandchildrenoffcampus.

ACADEMICSUPPORT

InstructorQualifications

InstructorsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonmeetaminimumrequirementofatleastthreeyearsofexperienceandformaltrainingintheareainwhichtheyinstruct.Inaddition,eachinstructorthathaspriorexperienceandtrainingareinvolvedincontinuingeducationtoensurethattheyareknowledgeableinthelatesttechnologyrelevanttotheirprospectiveprograms.

PreparatoryProgramsAllpreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Full-timecontinuingprogramsareofferedonathirty-hourperweekbasis.Thepart-timecontinuingprogramsareofferedonalessthanfull-timebasis.Instructionalunitsaredesignedasaguidetoassisttheinstructorindevelopinganindividualizedprogramforeachstudent.Theinstructorwilladjustthenumberofhoursthatastudentspendsworkingintheinstructionalunitsaccordingtothestudent’sability.

Non-preparatorySupplementalPrograms

Allnon-preparatorysupplementalprogramsaredesignedtoassistemployedworkerstoimproveorupgradeskillsandincreasetechnicalknowledgenecessarytopresentemploymentortoacquirenewskillsandknowledgeforahigherlevelofemployment.Specialinterestcoursesmaybeofferedasdemandswarrantbythepublic.

SpecialIndustryTrainingProgramsSpecialindustrialprogramsareofferedtobusinessandindustryupontheirrequest.Theseclassesareconductedbyinstructorsattheschoolorattheplaceoftheenrollees’employment.Whentheneedarises,specializedandintensifiedcoursesmaybedevelopedtomeetspecificrequirementsofindustry.Schooladministrationmaybecontactedformoreinformation.ThesecoursesdonotqualifyforTitleIVfinancialaid.

NoticeofDisclaimer

TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonprovides theopportunity for students to increase theirknowledgebyprovidingprogramsthroughfacultywho,intheopinionofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology- Dickson, are trained and qualified for teaching at the post-secondary level. However, the acquisition of theknowledgebyanystudentiscontingentuponthestudent'sdesiretolearnandhis/herapplicationofappropriatestudytechniquestoanycourseprogram.Asaresult,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksondoesnotwarrantorrepresent thatanystudentwhocompletesacourseorprogramofstudywillnecessarilyacquireany

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specificknowledgeorskillsorwillbeabletosuccessfullypassorcompleteaspecificexaminationforanycourse,degreeorlicense.

CooperativeEducationCooperativeEducation(Co-op)isaneducationalprogramthatcombinesclassroominstructionwithpracticalworkexperiencesdirectlyrelatedtothestudent’scurriculum.Thiscombinedclassroomstudyandworkexperienceisameaningfulwayforstudentstolearnandtoassistinmakinginformedcareerchoiceswhileearningcredit.StudentsinterestedinCooperativeEducationshouldmeetwiththeirinstructortodiscussco-opopportunities.Theinstructormustsubmitaco-oprequestformtothePresidentforapproval.Thestudent,instructor,employer,andPresidentmustsigntheformalco-opagreement.

Library/MediaServicesEachprogramhasaresourcelibraryandmediacollectionlocatedineachclassroom.

CONSUMERINFORMATION

AsaparticipantinfederalTitleIVfinancialaidprograms,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonsrequiredtomakecertaininformationavailabletostudentsandthepublic.Infulfillmentofthatrequirement,thefollowingConsumerInformationaboutTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson,itsExtensionCampusesandInstructionalServiceCentersisavailableforreviewintheStudentHandbook,ontheCollegewebsitewww.tcatdickson.eduorfromtheStudentServicesoffice,asindicated.Informationisalsoavailabletocurrentorprospectivestudentsandemployeesuponrequest.AnoutlineofavailableinformationisdistributedtoallstudentseachyearintheFallterm.GeneralInformation(StudentHandbook)

• AccreditingAgency• CostofAttendingSchool• Facilities&ServicesforDisabledStudents• WithdrawalProcess&RefundPolicy• StatementofNon-discrimination

• TrainingPrograms• ServicesforLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP)• PhysicalResources• Faculty&StaffDirectory

FinancialAid(StudentHandbook):

• FederalFinancialAid• State,Local,&PrivateFinancialAid• HowtoApplyforFinancialAid• Terms&Conditions(Work-study)

• StudentRights&Responsibilities• DistributionofFinancialAid• EligibilityRequirements• SatisfactoryAttendance&Progress

Drug&AlcoholAbusePrevention(StudentHandbook)

• PreventingDrug&AlcoholAbuse• Local,State&FederalSanctions• StudentConduct

• InstitutionalPolicyonViolations• Counseling,Treatment,RehabPrograms• HealthRisks

CampusSecurity(StudentServices)

• AnnualSafety&SecurityReport(ThisreportisavailabletocurrentstudentsannuallybyOctober1.)StudentRight-to-KnowInformation(StudentServices&StudentHandbook)

• CompletionandGraduationRatesMiscellaneous

• VoterRegistrationInformation • ServiceMemberRe-admission

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• Peer-to-PeerFileSharing • ProgramImprovementPlans

StudentsRight-To-KnowGraduationRateThegraduationratefortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonforthe2018-2019academicyearwas86%;theplacementratewas85%;and,thelicensureratewas99%.

VoterRegistrationInaccordancewiththeHigherEducationActCampusVoterRegistrationSectionin34CFRPart668.14,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonencouragesallstudentstoregistertovote.Alinktoavoterregistrationformislocatedontheinstitutionalwebsiteathttps://tcatdickson.edu/current-students/voter-registrationorformsmaybeobtainedintheStudentServicesOffice.TheStateofTennesseevoterregistrationformisavailableathttp://sos-tn-gov-files.s3.amazonaws.com/forms/ss-3010.pdf.

IntegratedPostsecondaryDataInstitutionName:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson

InstitutionType:College

Address:640Hwy46S.Dickson,TN37055

Generalinformation:(615)441-6220Financialaidoffice:https://www.tcatdickson.eduAdmissionsoffice:https://www.tcatdickson.edu

IPEDSID:219994

CharacteristicsDescription: Public,2-year

Certificatesoffered: Less-thanoneyear,Onebutlessthantwoyears,Twobutlessthanfouryears

EnrollmentTotalenrollment: 1200Undergraduateenrollment: 1200

PercentofUndergraduateenrollmentbygenderMen: 717Women: 483byrace/ethnicityAmericanIndianorAlaskanNative: 3Asian: 10BlackorAfricanAmerican: 145Hispanic/Latino: 102NativeHawaiianorPacificIslander: 3White: 886Twoormoreraces: 48Race/ethnicityunknown: 3Non-residentalien: 0

(Enrollmentdata2018-2019)Financial

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2019-20 2018-19 2017-18Tuition&fees 3843 4143 4038Booksandsupplies 1620 2075 2030Off-campus Roomandboard 5160 5064 4968Otherexpenses 3876 3960 3984Off-campuswithfamily Otherexpenses 3876 3960 3984

(Source:IPEDSCollegedata2019-2020)

NationalCenterforEducationStatisticsInstituteofEducationSciences

FederalPellGrantRecipientstotaled465asreportedfortheacademicyear2018-2019.

TESTINGCENTER

TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonhaspartneredwithavarietyofcompaniestoestablishtestingandtrainingsolutionsthatutilizestate-of-the-art,web-basedcurriculumandassessments.

TestingopportunitiesavailableattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonmayinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing: • HESI(Nursing&DentalEntranceExam)• IC3Certification(Certiport)• MedicalBillingandCodingCertificationExams

(NHA/ATI)• MOS–MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(Certiport)

• NIMS(NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills)• PearsonVue• QuickBooks(Certiport)• NOCTI

PROGRAMSATAGLANCE

Program HoursFinalAward

Type

AdministrativeOfficeTechnology 1296Diploma

AdministrativeOfficeTechnology–MedicalCoding 1296Diploma

AutomotiveTechnology 2160Diploma

BuildingConstructionTechnology 2160Diploma

ComputerInformationTechnology 2160Diploma

Cosmetology 1500Diploma

DentalAssisting 1296Diploma

DieselPoweredEquipmentTechnology 2160Diploma

DigitalGraphicDesign 1296Diploma

Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioningandRefrigeration 1728Diploma

IndustrialElectricalMaintenance/Mechatronics 2160Diploma

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MachineToolTechnology 1728Diploma

Mechatronics 2160Diploma

PharmacyTechnology 1296Diploma

PracticalNursing 1296Diploma

WeldingTechnology 1296Diploma

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs.

PREPARATORYPROGRAMCATALOG

CampusTrainingTrainingatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonallowsthestudenttohavetheabilitytonetwork,makeprofessionalcontacts,andcommunicatewithclassmates,instructors,andfacultyandstaff.

TheeducationalprogramsofferedatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonarecompetencybasedandmostareopenentry/exit.Instructionisindividualized,andlearningisself-paced.Programofferingsarelistedalphabetically,withabriefdescriptionofprogramcontent,trainingscheduleandawardlevels.Formoreinformationaboutourgraduationrates,themediandebtofstudentswhocompletedtheprogram,andotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.edu.

AdvisoryCommitteesAdvisoryCommitteesserveasaliaisonbetweentheschool,business,andindustry.Eachfull-timepreparatoryprogramofferedbytheinstitutionhasanadvisorycommittee.Decisionsoncurriculum,equipment,instructionalmethods,andtechnologyaremadeafterconsideringtheadviceandrecommendationsmadebyadvisorycommitteemembers.

GeneralAdvisoryCommitteeTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonutilizesaGeneralAdvisoryCommitteetoadvisethecampusasawholeandiscomprisedofrepresentativesfromthefollowing:

Chamber/BusinessMemberCommunityMember

CountyMayor

K-12MemberPublicMember

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AlphabeticalProgramListing

ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICETECHNOLOGY

Location(s):Dickson&ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheAdministrativeOfficeTechnologyprogramisdesignedtodeveloptheessentialworkplaceskillsand technical knowledge necessary for success in today’s modern, digital, computerized officesetting.Studentsareofferedanopportunitytoexperienceextensivehands-ontrainingwithup-to-date office equipment and computerized software. Coursework runs from an introduction tocomputers through intermediate document processing and presentation applications. Specificcurriculaincludekeyboarding,filing,wordprocessing,desktoppublishing,computerizedaccountingandrecordsmanagement.Studentsalsoreceivecourseworkinbusinesscommunication,math,officeprocedures,worksimulations,professionaldevelopmentandemployabilityskills.Inthethirdtrimester,studentsselecttheirownareaofspecializationfromthefollowingthreeareas:AccountingAssistant,AdministrativeAssistantorMedicalAdministrativeAssistant.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:AccountingAssistant 1296hoursAdministrativeAssistant 1296hoursMedicalAdministrativeAssistant 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:AdministrativeSupportSpecialist 864hoursGeneralOfficeAssistant 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic CustomerServiceOrientation&Safety FinancialFunctionsOfficeTechnologyFoundations PracticumandSimulationsKeyboarding&DataEntry AccountingOfficeProceduresI PayrollComputerEssentials ComputerizedAccountingWordProcessingApplications MedicalTerminologySpreadsheetApplications MedicalEthicsandOfficeManagementOfficeProceduresII IntroductiontoMedicalInsuranceEmployabilitySkills ElectronicHealthRecordsBusinessCommunications MedicalPracticum&Simulation

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ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICETECHNOLOGY–MEDICALCODING

Location(s):Dickson&ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

This program provides essential training in business office procedures, customer service skills,business communications, keyboarding and document processing, proofreading and editing,businessetiquette,problemsolving,businesswriting, recordsand filemanagement,andbusinesscomputerskills.Theadministrativeofficestudentwillreceivespecializedtrainingingeneralofficeassistingandadministrativesupportassisting,andwillreceiveacertificateuponcompletionofthistraining.Inaddition,studentswillchooseanelectiveinthefollowingcareerareas:administrativeassistant, accounting assistant, medical administrative assistant, legal administrative assistant,financialservicesassistant,orretail,hospitalityandtourismprofessionalandwillreceiveadiplomaupon completion of this training. Students whomeet the requirements in academic andworkercharacteristiccriterionwillhavetheopportunitytoworkinthefieldwithapracticumexperience.The practicum experience is offered with our Administrative Assistant, Medical AdministrativeAssistantandLegalAssistantPrograms.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:MedicalCodingSpecialist 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:GeneralOfficeAssistant 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicOrientationandSafetyOfficeTechnologyFoundationsKeyboarding&DataEntryOfficeProceduresIComputerEssentialsProductivityProgramsMedicalTerminologyMedicalAnatomyPathophysiologyElectronicHealthRecordsEmployabilitySkillsMedicalInsuranceandBillingMedicalCodingIMedicalCodingIICPTCodingPracticum

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AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGY

Location(s):Dickson&ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheaimoftheAutomotiveTechnologycourseistoprovidetraineeswithathoroughunderstandingofthemethodsofservicingandrepairingautomotivevehicles.Traineesaretaughttousetheproperfactory approved methods of servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles. Training includeslearning tomakeproperdiagnosisusing testequipment,handtools, specialequipment,precisionmeasuringtools,andservicemanualsandspecifications.TraininginAutomotiveTechnologyisdesignedtogivestudentsskillsandtechnicalknowledgewhichwillpreparethemforentranceintotheautomotivefield.UnitsofinstructionincludetrainingintheNationalAutomotiveTechniciansEducationFoundation (NATEF) certifiedprogramand theeightareasofA.S.E.certification:Enginerepair,transmissionsandtransaxles,manualdrivetrainandaxles,suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and electronic systems, climate control, and engineperformance.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:AutomotiveTechnician 2160hoursCERTIFICATES:AutomotiveServiceTechnician 1728hoursAutomotiveTechnicianApprentice 864hoursBrakeandChasisTechnician 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicsBrakesSuspensionandSteeringEngineRepairHeatingandAirConditioningElectricalandElectronicSystemsEnginePerformanceManualDriveTrains&AxlesAutomaticTransmissions/Transaxles

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BUILDINGCONSTRUCTIONTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson..edu/programs

The Building Construction Technology Program provides the student with the fundamentals ofcarpentry,residentialelectricalwiring,residentialplumbing,andblockandbricklaying.Instructionmethods include classroom lecture, audio-visuals and extensive live work projects on actualconstructionprojects.Todevelop skills, attitudes andproperworkinghabits thatwill enable thestudent to make an intelligent entry into the building construction technology field. To provideopportunitiesforthestudenttolearnthestandards,codes,andregulationsgoverningthephasesofthegeneralbuildingconstructionfield.Todevelopwithinthestudentcertainethicsthatwillcausethemtorealizetheimportanceofqualityworkmanshiptothecustomer.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:GeneralConstruction 2160hoursCarpenter 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:ElectricianHelper 2160hoursPlumberHelper 1728hoursCarpenterHelper 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicSafetyConstructionMathMeasurementsToolsandMaterialsCareerSkillsPlansCodesandLayoutFramingDryingInInteriorSystemsFinishCarpentryMasonryProjectmanagementIPlumbingSafetyandToolsPressureSystemsDrainWasteandVentilationProjectmanagementIIElectricalSafetyandToolsElectricalRoughInElectricalFinish

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COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):Dickson&ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheComputerInformationTechnologyprogramisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithfirst-handknowledgeofcommonlyusedsoftware,hardware,andoperationsofpersonalcomputers,servers,networking,andsecurityoperationsusedintoday’shighlytechnicalbusinessandindustry.Manyaspectsofcomputersandserversarecoveredincludinghowhardwareandsoftwareworktogether,hardwareassemblyandrepair,backupstrategies,emailcommunications,theconfigurationofcomputersandtheirrelatedperipheraldevices,andhowtoapplythecriticalthinking,diagnostics,andtroubleshootingsolutionsonthejobareexplored.TheCITprogramservesasapreparatorycourseforobtainingcertificationsinCompTIAA+,Network+,Security+,Linux+andMicrosoftcertifications,includingWindows10:ModernDesktopAdministratorAssociateandwithanopportunitytostudyadvancedtopicssuchasWindowsServer:Installation,Storage,Networking,Identityservicesand/orLinuxwithadvanceethicalsecuritytechniques.

ProgramAwardsandLengths

DIPLOMAS: ITSystemsCoordinator 2160hoursSystemSupportSpecialist 1728hoursCERTIFICATES:InformationTechnologySecuritySpecialist 1296hoursInformationTechnologyNetworkSupportSpecialist 1080hoursTechnicalSupportSpecialist 648hoursPersonalComputerOperator 216hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicOrientationandSafetyTechnologyFoundationsComputerConceptsIntroductiontoApplicationsIntrotoOperatingSystemsComputerHardwareFoundationsComputerSystemsSupportNetworkingFundamentalsNetworkingFundamentalsIISecurityFundamentalsAdvancedNetworkingProNetworking

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COSMETOLOGY

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampusForinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheCosmetologyprogramprovidesclassroomandlaboratorytraining,aswellaspracticallearningexperienceintheareasofhair,scalp,nails,andskincare.Curriculaincludesinstructiononeffectivesalonmanagement,buildingandmaintainingaclientelebase,andmaintainingdailysalonoperations.Thisprogramofferssalonservicesopentothepublicatreducedrates.Astatelicenseisrequiredforthepracticeofbeautyculture,andaformalstateboardexaminationmustbepassedbeforethislicensecanbeobtained.Stateregistrationisrequiredfortraineeswho,bytheir registration, become apprentices for the required 1500 clock hours of study of physiology,chemistry,math,andothertechnicalinformationpertainingtothetrade.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:Cosmetologist 1500hoursCERTIFICATES:Manicurist 864hoursShampooist 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic ManicuringPedicuringIIOrientation PermanentWavesIISterilizationandBacteriology HairRelaxersAnatomyandPhysiology HairColorLighteningShopEthicsandSalesmanship HairStructureChemistryIIStateLaw SterilizationBacteriologyIIITechFoundations AnatomyPhysiologyIIIShampooingandRinsing ShopEthicsSalesmanshipIIIHairandScalpCare HairShapingIIIHairShaping HairstylingIIIHairstyling FacialsEyebrowsIIFacials PermanentWavesIIIManicuringandPedicuring HairRelaxersIIPermanentWaving HaircolorLighteningIIIHairStructureandChemistry SculpturedNailsSterilizationBacteriologyII SterilizationBacteriologyIVAnatomyandPhysiologyII ShopEthicsSalesmanshipIVShopEthicsSalesmanshipII StateLawIIShampooingRinsingII HairShapingIVHairScalpCareII HairstylingIVHairShapingII PermanentWavingIVHairstylingII HairRelaxersIIIFacialsandEyebrows HairColorandLighteningIV

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DENTALASSISTING

Location(s):Dicksoncampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

DentalAssistingstudentsstudyawidearrayofsubjectsincludingradiology,dentalmaterials,anatomy,physiology,chair-sideassisting,oralpathologyanddentalspecialties.DentalAssistantsworkatthechairside,preparingpatientsfortreatment,obtainingdentalrecords,providingdentalhandinstrumentsandmaterialstothedentist,andkeepingthepatient’smouthdryandclearduringprocedures.Assistantssterilizeanddisinfectinstrumentsandequipment,preparesetuptraysfordentalproceduresandinstructpatientsonpostoperativeandoralhealthcare.Assistantsmayalsoscheduleappointments,receivepaymentsandmaintaintreatmentrecords.Theprogramconsistsoforganizedclassinstruction,laboratoryandclinicalpractice,andclinicalrotationsindentaloffices.Duringthethirdtrimesteroftheprogram,studentsareassignedtodentalofficesforclinicalexternships.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:DentalAssistant 1296hoursCoursesinProgram: WorkerCharacteristic RadiologyI ProfessionalOrientation RadiologyIIAnatomy&Physiology OperativeIIDentalAnatomy OperativeIII Head&Neck Ethics&JurisprudenceEmbryology&Histology ProsthodonticsMicro&Sterilization PracticeManagementPathology ClinicalExternshipOralDiagnosis RadiologyIIIPrevention&Nutrition EndodonticsOfficeEmergencies PeriodonticsPharmacology OrthodonticsOperativeI OralSurgeryPsychology&Communication PedodonticsDentalMaterialsI

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DIESELPOWEREDEQUIPMENTTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheDieselPoweredEquipmentcurriculaprovidestechnicalandpracticalexperienceintherepairandmaintenanceofdieselpoweredequipment.Studentsreceiveinstructionindieselengines,troubleshooting,preventivemaintenance,engineanalysis,hydraulics,welding,disassemblingengines,replacementofdefectivepartsandreassembly.

TheDieselPoweredEquipmenttrainingprogramisaccreditedbyNATEFandtheNationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE).Thisprogramhasbeenaccreditedinthefollowingareas:Diesel Engines, Brakes, Electrical/Electronics, Suspension and Steering, Drive Trains, PreventiveMaintenance,andHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning.StudentsareencouragedtotaketheASECertification tests for Medium/Heavy Duty Truck. The program mission is to provide technicalinstruction and skill development to enable students to enter employment in heavy duty truck,construction,agriculturalequipment,heavyequipment,andotherrelatedfieldsastechnicians.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:DieselTechnician 2160hoursCERTIFICATES:DieselTechnicianAssistant 1728hoursDieselTechnicianApprentice 1296hoursDieselEngineAssembler 864hoursPreventiveMaintenanceServiceTechnician 432hours CoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicOrientationSafetyGeneralShopSkillsPreventativeMaintenanceBasicDieselTheoryDieselEngineMechanicalBasicElectricity/ElectronicsElectronicDieselEngineControlBrakesSuspensionandSteeringHydraulicsDriveTrainsHeating,Ventilation,AirConditioning

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DIGITALGRAPHICDESIGN

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheDigitalGraphicDesignprogrammeetsthegrowingneedforlayoutprofessionalswhoexcelintypography, color theory, print and webpage layout, digital illustration, photography and imageediting.Studentsusestate-of-the-artsoftwaretocreatedigitalillustrations,photo-realisticimages,andmulti-pagedocuments.DigitalGraphicDesignprovides a sense of history, the basic buildingblocksofartanddesign,andtheprofessionaltoolsthatemployersexpectdesignerstomaster.Thiscoursewillpreparestudentstopresentportfoliosandothermultimediapresentations,aswellastocreatemock-upsandcollaboratewithclientsandotherdesigners.A graphic design career requires creativity and a desire to constantly improve. Studentswill berequiredtolistentotheideasofothersandusetheirtrainingtomakethoseideastangible.Studentswillneedtopushpastthefirstbrilliantidea(whichissomethingtheyhaveseenbefore)andkeepworkinguntiltheyhavecreatedsomethingtrulyoriginal.Multiplerevisionsandtightdeadlinesareawayoflifeinthiscareer.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:MultimediaDesign 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:GraphicDesign 864hoursGraphicProductionTechnician 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicOrientationTechnologyFoundationsVisualCommunicationConceptsLayoutandDesignGraphicProductionTechnologyDigitalIllustrationDigital/PrintPortfolioPracticum/InternshipDigitalPublishingMultimedia/AnimationMultimediaPortfolio/EmployabilitySkills

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HEATING,VENTILATION,AIRCONDITIONINGANDREFRIGERATION

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

Classroomand“handson”shop learningexperiences include theory,application,andservicingofairconditioningandrefrigerationequipment. HVAC/Rcurricula includeselectricalprintreading,math, basic electronics, pneumatics, programmable controllers, refrigerant containmentcertification,andheatpumptechnology.

TheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency’scertificationisintegratedintotheprogram,forcompliancewithfederallawsgoverningrefrigerants.StudentsalsohavetheopportunitytoachievecertificationsthroughtheESCOInstitute,HVACExcellence,andN.A.T.E.organizations.Uponcompletion,studentsarepreparedtoenterjobsasservicetechniciansinavarietyofdomestic,industrial,andcommercialsettings.BoththeDicksonandClarksvilleprogramshavebeenaccreditedbytheHVACExcellenceprogram.

ProgramAwardsandLengths

DIPLOMAS:Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioning,andRefrigerationTechnician 1728hoursHeating,Ventilation,andAirConditioningTechnician 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:

DomesticUnitRepair864hoursHVACMechanicAssistant 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic MotorsTechnologyFoundations DomesticAppliancesOSHA EPAShopSafety EmploymentReadinessExamRefrigerationFundamentals Gas,Electric,andHeatTools,EquipmentandShop AirConditioning(Cooling)ElectricityandControlI HeatPumpsInstallation CarbonMonoxideGreenAwareness AllWeatherSystemsExamEmploymentReadinessExam ElectricityandControlsIIIntroductiontoSystemService CommercialRefrigerationBasicAutomaticControls EmploymentReadinessExam

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INDUSTRIALELECTRICALMAINTENANCE/MECHATRONICS

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

Thisprogramprovidesathoroughunderstandingofthetheoryandoperationofindustrialplantandmanufacturingsystems.Studentsgaintheskillsnecessarytobecometechniciansandtoadvanceinthefieldofmachineandequipmenttroubleshootingandrepair.Instructionconsistsofbothclassroomandpractical“handson”applicationworkinvolvingsafety,electronics,electrical,fluidpower,mechanicalmaintenance,motorcontrols,programmablelogiccontrollers,robotics,weldingfundamentals,HVACresidentialprocesscontrols,schematicreading,industrialwiring,andrelatedmath.Industrialmaintenanceworkischaracterizedbyvariety–eachequipmentrepairjobpresentsadifferentproblemrequiringtheknowledgetodiagnoseandrepair.

Techniciansinstall,diagnoseandrepairindustrialequipment.Studentscompletingthisprogramarepreparedtoperformatentrylevelinatypicalindustrialenvironment.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:MechatronicsTechnician 2160hoursIndustrialMaintenanceTechnician 1728hoursElectricalRepairer 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:MaintenanceApprentice 864hoursElectricianHelper 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic ElectricalTransandRotateMachineTechnologyFoundations MotorControlsJobPreparation MotorCircuitsCourseOrientationandSafety ElectricalMechanicalMaintenanceIndustrialSafetyandHealth ProgrammableLogicControllersSolderingandCircuitRepair RoboticsBlueprintReadingforIEM ProcessControlSystemsGeometricDimension&Tolerancing MicrosoftExcelDevelopTroubleshootingSkills RSLogix5000(Advanced)IntrotoBasicElectronics Human/MachineInterface(HMI)MechanicalMaintenance AdvancedManufacturingTroubleshootingFluidPower MechatronicsManufacturingWeldingFundamentals AdvancedMotorControlHeatingandAirConditioning AdvancedFluidPowerResidentialWiring AdvancedRoboticsElectricalWiring,Industrial

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MACHINETOOLTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheMachineToolTechnologycourseoffersstudentsexperienceonavarietyofmachinetools,similartothoseonwhichtheywillworkaftergraduation.Instructionisgiveninrelatedblueprintreadingandmathematics,precisionmeasuring,andsuchbasicmetallurgyaspropertiesofmetals,theirworkablecharacteristics,besttreatmentofmetals,andrelativehardness.Typicalstudenttasksincludesettingupmachines,operatingcontrols,andcheckingaccuracyinthemanufactureofmetalpartsformotors,machinery,tools,diesandgauges.Theworkofmachinetooloperators,machinists,toolanddiemakers,industrialmaintenancepersonnelandthoseinrelatedoccupationsrequiresskillinmachiningmetalbysuchmachinetoolsasmillingmachines,lathes,grinders,drillpresses,CNCmillingmachines,EDMmachinesandtheabilitytouseprecisionmeasuringtools.StudentswillearnfourcredentialswithTheNationalInstituteforMetalWorkingSkillsaspartofthetrainingprogram.

ProgramAwardsandLengths

DIPLOMAS:MachinistI 1728hoursGeneralMachinist 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:MachineSet-UpOperator 864hoursProductionMachineTender 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic ManufacturingMaterialsTechnologyFoundations IntroComputerNumericalOrientationandPracticalSafety EngineeringDrawingsIICAMMathConceptsI ShopTheoryIIIEngineeringDrawingsI PrecisionGrindingShopTheoryI ComputerNumericalControlMachineBenchworkandManualMachineTool EmployabilitySkillsMathConceptsII IntroAdditiveManufacturingEngineeringDrawingsIICAD ShopTheoryIVShopTheoryII CNCTurningCenterManualLathe CNCMachiningCenterManualMillingMachine ElectricalDischargeMachiningGrindingandAbrasiveMachines

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MECHATRONICS

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

TheMechatronicstechnicianensuresallcomponentsofamanufacturingoperationthatincludesmechanics,electronics,controlengineeringandcomputingareallworkingproperly.Mechatronicsmayalternatelybecalledelectromechanicalsystemsorcontrolandautomationengineering/technician.BecauseMechatronicscombinestrainingintwoexistingfields-IndustrialMaintenanceandMachineToolTechnology-themulti-crafttechnicianmustknowhowtorepairandtroubleshootavarietyofsystems.StudentsearningtheMechatronicsdiplomawillbetrainedextensivelyinmanufacturingprocesseswith emphasis on accuracy and productivity, utilizing skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics,computer controls and preventive maintenance. Graduates should be well-rounded, multi-crafttechnicianswiththeskillsrequiredtoenteranon-the-jobapprenticeprogram.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMAS:MechatronicsIndustrialMachineryMechanics 2160hoursMechatronicsMaintenanceWorkerMachinery 1728hoursMechatronicsMaintenanceandRepairWorker 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:MechatronicsHelperElectrician 864hoursMechatronicsMaintenanceHelper 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristic ProgrammableLogicControllersTechnologyFoundations MotorControlsSafety&Orientation FluidPowersTechnicalMath BasicMachineShopIntrotoMechatronics BeginningShopTheoryBlueprintReading AdvancedShopTheoryMechanicalPositioning CNCMachineOperations&ControlsPredictiveMaintenance CNCSystemsMaintenanceWelding EmployabilitySkillsMechatronicsI Troubleshooting-DecisionMaking-ProblemSolvingDCElectrical RoboticsACElectrical MechatronicsIIAC/DCElectricalCircuits&Digital MechatronicsIII

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PHARMACYTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):ClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

The Pharmacy Technology program will prepare students to work as pharmacy technicians inwholesaleorretailpharmacies,longtermcarefacilities,hospitals,orotherhealthcaresettings.Thepharmacytechnicianpreparesmedicationsunderthedirectionofapharmacist,andmaymeasure,mix,count,label,andrecordamountsofmedicationdosagesaccordingtoprescriptionorders.Theprogramisdesignedtoprovidelearningexperiencesandbasiccompetenciesthatstudentswillneedforemployment.Clinicaltrainingisprovidedinvariousworkenvironments.Uponcompletionoftheprogram,studentswillbepreparedtotakethePharmacyTechnicianCertificationExam.(PCTE).

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:PharmacyTechnician 1296hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicOrientationKeyboardingPharmacyMathPharmacyPractice/LabITopDrugsIPharmacologyCareerReadinessLawEthicsandHIPAATopDrugsIIPharmacyPractice/LabIIPharmacologyThirdPartyReimbursementClinicalTraining&PTCEExamPrep

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PRACTICALNURSING

Location(s):Dickson,Clarksville,andFranklin

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

Thestudentpracticalnursestudiesbasicnursingskillsandsuchrelatedsubjectsasbodystructureand function in wellness and illness, nutrition, pharmacology, obstetrics, psychology andpediatrics.Theclinicalexperienceprovidessupervisednursingcareofmedical,surgical,obstetric,andpediatricpatients.Instructionincludeslecture,demonstration,discussionandpracticalclinicalwork.Clinicaltrainingbeginsinthefourthmonthofthecollegiateyear.Bothclassroomworkandclinicalexperiencesaresuchthatuponcompletionofthecourse,thegraduateiseligibleforlicensurebytheStateBoardofNursing.Astatelicenseisrequiredforthepracticeasalicensedpracticalnurse,andaformalstateboardexaminationmustbepassedbeforethislicensecanbeobtained.TennesseeCollege ofAppliedTechnology - Dicksondoesnot have aNursingAssistant program.StudentswhowithdrawbeforecompletingtheentirePracticalNursingdiplomacurriculaareeligibletoreceiveaNursingAssistantcertificateifallfirsttrimesterworkiscompletedandpassed.ANursingAssistantgraduatethenmustpassthestatelicensuretest.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:PracticalNurse 1296hoursCERTIFICATE:NurseAid 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicBasicNursingFundamentalsAdministrationMedicationsIVTherapyAnatomyandPhysiologyClinicalIPharmacologyIMentalHealthMedical&SurgicalNursingIMaternityHealthClinicalIIClinicalIIIAdv.Prof.VocationalRelationsPediatricNursingPharmacologyIIMedicalandSurgicalNurseII

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WELDINGTECHNOLOGY

Location(s):DicksonandClarksvilleCampus

Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatdickson.edu/programs

Welding students will learn various basic and advanced welding/pipefitting techniques that arecommon in the industries: ShieldedMetal, GasMetal, GasTungsten andFluxCoredArcWelding,cuttingtechniques,grinding,metalpreparation,symbolsandblueprintreading,metallurgy,layout,fabrication,pipe/valves/fittinginstallation,powertools,andmeasurementtechniques.TheWeldingTechnologyprogramisalignedwiththeNationalCenterforConstructionEducationandResearch(NCCER)curricula.ThiscurriculumhasbeendevelopedwiththeAmericanWeldingSociety(AWS), Construction Industry Institute, the Manufacturer’s Institute and the Associated GeneralContractorsofAmerica.

ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA:CombinationWelder 1296hoursCERTIFICATES:EntryLevelWelder 864hoursTackWelder 432hoursCoursesinProgram:WorkerCharacteristicTechnologyFoundationsCuttingProcessesOSHA-10SafetyTrainingCoreCurriculumOrientation&SafetyEntryShieldMetalArcWeldingIEntryGasMetalArcWeldingEntryGasTungstenArcWeldingEntryShieldMetalArcWeldingIIExpertShieldMetalArcWeldingIBluePrintReadingExpertGasMetalArcWeldingExpertGasTungstenArcPipeWeldingExpertShieldMetalArcWeldingII

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ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–DicksonCampuses

Instructor/Program MorningBreak Lunch

AdministrativeOfficeTechnologyandAdministrativeOfficeTechnology-MedicalCodinginistrativeOfficeTechnology

9:50–10:00 Noon–12:30

AutomotiveTechnology 9:20–9:30 11:15–11:45

ComputerInformationTechnology 9:30–9:40 Noon–12:30

Cosmetology 10:10–10:20 Noon–12:30

DentalAssisting* 9:55–10:05 Noon–12:30

DieselPoweredEquipmentTechnology

9:30–9:40 11:00–11:30

DigitalGraphicDesign 9:50–10:00 Noon–12:30

Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioningandRefrigeration

10:00–10:10 11:30–Noon

IndustrialElectricalMaintenance/Mechatronics

9:40–9:50 11:15–11:45

MachineToolTechnology 9:30–9:40 11:00–11:30

Mechatronics 9:30–9:40 11:00–11:30

1stTrimesterPracticalNursing*2ndTrimesterPracticalNursing*3rdTrimesterPracticalNursing*

9:30–9:409:40–9:509:50–10:00

11:00–11:3011:30–Noon12:15–12:45

WeldingTechnology 9:30–9:40 11:30-Noon

*AlliedHealthprogramschedulesmayvarygiventheclinicalassignments.Classesbegindailyat8:00a.m.andaredismissedat2:30p.m.Classesbeginandendpromptlyatthedesignatedtime.Breakandlunchtimeswillbeobservedstrictlyasshowninthisscheduleunlessotherwisedirectedbyyourinstructorastheymaybeadjustedtomeetindividualprogramneedsorclinicalschedules.

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ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–ClarksvilleCampus

Instructor/Program MorningBreak Lunch

AdministrativeOfficeTechnologyandAdministrativeOfficeTechnology-MedicalCodinginistrativeOfficeTechnology

9:20–9:30 11:00–11:30

AutomotiveTechnology 9:20–9:30 11:00–11:30

BuildingConstructionTechnology 10:00–10:10 11:30-Noon

ComputerInformationTechnology 9:20–9:30 11:00–11:30

Cosmetology–BeginningClassCosmetology–AdvancedClass

10:10–10:2010:10–10:20

11:30–NoonNoon–12:30

DieselPoweredEquipmentTechnology

9:30–9:40 11:30–Noon

DigitalGraphicDesign 9:20–9:30 11:00–11:30

Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioningandRefrigeration

9:30–9:40 11:00–11:30

IndustrialElectricalMaintenance/Mechatronics

9:30–9:40 11:00–11:30

MachineToolTechnology 9:00–9:10 11:00–11:30

Mechatronics 9:10–9:20 11:00–11:30

PharmacyTechnology 9:15–9:25 11:15–11:45

PracticalNursing*

9:30–9:40

12:15–12:45

WeldingTechnology 9:20–9:30 11:00–11:30

*AlliedHealthprogramschedulesmayvarygiventheclinicalassignments.Classesbegindailyat8:00a.m.andaredismissedat2:30p.m.Classesbeginandendpromptlyatthedesignatedtime.Breakandlunchtimeswillbeobservedstrictlyasshowninthisscheduleunlessotherwisedirectedbyyourinstructorastheymaybeadjustedtomeetindividualprogramneedsorclinicalschedules.

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ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–FranklinInstructionalServiceCenter

Instructor/Program MorningBreak Lunch

PracticalNursing* 9:50–10:00 11:45–12:15

*AlliedHealthprogramschedulesmayvarygiventheclinicalassignments.Classesbegindailyat8:00a.m.andaredismissedat2:30p.m.Classesbeginandendpromptlyatthedesignatedtime.Breakandlunchtimeswillbeobservedstrictlyasshowninthisscheduleunlessotherwisedirectedbyyourinstructorastheymaybeadjustedtomeetindividualprogramneedsorclinicalschedules.

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LIVEWORKANDREPAIRSERVICES

LiveWorkisdonebystudentsaspartoftheirtrainingprogram.Suchworkcanbedoneinschooloronajobsiteandincludesservice,repair,orproductionjobs.Allprojectsmustbeselectedwiththeapprovaloftheinstructorandmustfitintothetrainingprogram.WorkcanonlybeacceptedifitcanbecompletedwithinareasonabletimeframeandprojectscannotbeallowedtoremaininTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonpossessionifnotbeingactivelyworkedon.LiveWorkprojectswillbeassessedfortimelycompletion.

LiveWorkFee&CostofServiceFeesLiveworkprojectownersmustpayforallexpensesrelatedtotheproject.Off-campusliveworkprojects,aninstructormustalwaysbepresentwithstudents.Allprojectsaretobecompletedunderinstructorsupervisionandreleasedonlyafterathoroughfinalinspection.Thefeescheduleshallbemadeavailabletoprojectownerspriortocompletionoftheprojectagreementform.Paymentoftheliveworkfeeof$5.00willbepaidoncetheagreementformissigned.Thefeeforcostofservicesreceivedisdueuponcompletionoftheproject.

RelationshiptoTrainingLiveworkprojectsperformedbystudentsenhancesthetechnicaltrainingofstudents.TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsGuidelineTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--010,InstructionalProjectsatCollegesofAppliedTechnology,isthebasisforallliveworkprojectsperformedatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.Liveworkwillbeconductedwhentrainingprogramsrequiresuchprojectsfortheacquisitionofoccupationalskillsleadingtoemployment.Liveworkwillbeassignedtoindividualstudentsbytheirinstructoraspartofthestudent’strainingprogram.Allservicesaretobeperformedonlybystudentswiththeinstructionalassistanceoftheirinstructor.

LiveWorkProjectsManyofthetrainingprogramsatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonproviderepairservicesand/orlivework.Thescopeandextentofeachprojectwillbewelldefinedbeforeacceptance.Eligiblepersonsmayrequestappropriatetrainingprogramstoperformneededrepairsorservices.Aninstructorshallberesponsibleforselectingandschedulingindividualprojects,whichmaybeselectedonlyfromauthorizedcategories.Noworkmaybeperformedfromacategorythathasnotbeenauthorized.Aninstructormaygiveprioritytoaprojectbelongingtoastudent,provideditmeetsestablishedtrainingobjectives.

Thesourcesofindividualprojectsmayincludethoseofferedby:

a. Studentsb. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonemployeesandtheirimmediatefamiliesc. Membersoftheschool’sadvisorycommitteesd. PersonnelandinstitutionsoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsSysteme. TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonRetireesf. CivicGroupsg. Governmentalagencies,andh. Non-profitorganizations.

Liveworkisnottobeperformedforthepublicunlessitisamuch-neededsourceforskilltraining.TheCollegePresidentmayauthorizeindividualprojectsofferedfromindividualsandgroupsnotlistedaboveintheeventappropriateprojectsarenotavailablefromtheabovesources.

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AdministrationofLiveWorkAdministrationandcontrolofliveworkprojectsaretheresponsibilityoftheinstructor.AllworkperformedmustbeapprovedinaccordancewiththePresidentandTBRGuidelineTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--010.PersonsrequestingrepairservicefromvarioustrainingdepartmentsatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dicksonmustfirstbeauthorized.Uponapprovalofneedtoperformtheserviceathand,andverificationofprojectownership,bytheinstructorofthetrainingprogram,theinstructorwillcompletea“LiveWorkand/orServiceAgreement”form.ThisformwillbesubmittedtothePresidentortheirdesigneeforapprovalandsignature.Uponadministrativeapproval,theformwillbesubmittedtotheStudentServicesOffice,whereitwillbeloggedandidentifiedwithaworkordernumber.Acopywillbeprovidedtotheinstructortopostintheprogramlabwhereworkistobeperformed,andacopyoftheformwillbeprovidedtotheindividualorgroupforwhomtheworkisbeingperformed.Theowneroftheprojectshallberesponsibleforprovidingtheparts,supplies,andmaterialsforindividualprojects.Allliveworkistobecompletedundertheinstructor’ssupervisionandmaybereleasedonlyafterathoroughfinalinspection.

CustomerObligations

Theperson,program,institution,ororganizationforwhichliveworkisdoneshall:

1. SignaLiveWorkAgreementforminadvanceofanyworkorinspection.2. Assumeallresponsibilityfortheresultsoftheworkbeingdonebystudents.3. Bearallactualcostofmaterialandpartsinvolved.4. Payaservicechargeaccordingtoscheduleasprescribedbythesectiononservicechargesandestablished

bytheinstitution’sadministrationtocoverindirectexpenses.5. Tippingofstudentsisnotpermitted.

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STAFFDIRECTORY

AdministrationOfficeSummers,Arrita–President Ed.D.,TennesseeStateUniversityB.S.,BethelCollegeA.A.S.,VolunteerStateCommunityCollegeTravis,Laura-VicePresident MastersofScience,NursingAdministration,TennesseeTechUniversityB.S.,Nursing,TennesseeTechUniversityRegisteredNurse,StateofTennessee Griffin,Debbie–ClarksvilleCampusCoordinatorB.P.S.Degree,AustinPeayStateUniversityAssociateofScience,LiberalArts,AustinPeayStateUniversity

AcademicAffairs/HealthCareersOfficeMurphy,Stephanie–HealthCareersCoordinatorHeflin,Christy–AdministrativeSupportAssociate,HealthCareers

BusinessOffice/HumanResourcesOfficeZwingle,Cynthia–AccountingandFinanceCoordinatorClark,Cathleen–HumanResourcesCoordinatorLove,Kayla–FinancialAidCoordinatorDavis,Angela–FinancialSupportAssociateFurline,JoAnn–FinancialSupportAssociateMartin,Machelle–Academic/StudentSupportAssociate-FinancialAidSmith,Susan–FinancialSupportAssociate

FacilitiesMaintenanceDavis,Steve-FacilitiesCoordinator,DicksonCampusZwingle,Terry-FacilitiesSupportAssociate,DicksonCampus

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Hodge,Travis-FacilitiesSupportAssociate,ClarksvilleCampusMcPherson,Randy-FacilitiesSupportAssociate,ClarksvilleCampus

StudentServicesOfficeDicksonCampus:

Bigham,Pam-StudentServicesCoordinatorOliver,Cary–Academic/StudentSupportAssociatePotts,Cindy–AdministrativeSupportAssociateSanders,Cheryl–Academic/StudentSupportAssociateClarksvilleCampus:Sullivan,Lisa-StudentServicesCounselorAndrews,Monica–Academic/StudentSupportAssociateHodge,Jennifer–AdministrativeSupportAssociateLanglois,Stacey–FinancialSupportAssociate

InformationTechnologyMichael,Mark-I.T.SystemsCoordinator

Full-TimeFacultyAngelaBoggess R.N.,B.S.N(MurrayStateUniversity)AssociateInstructor;25YearsWorkExperienceTomBleyle A.S.ConstructionTechnology(AustinPeayStateUniversity);NCCERCertifiedInstructor;

HVACUniversal,ForkTruck/Scissor-Lift,OSHA10Certified;AssociateInstructor;35YearsWorkExperience

LorettaBruce R.N.,A.S.Degree(ColumbiaStateCommunityCollege);SeniorInstructor;37YearsWork

ExperienceRobertCauthen ITSpecialistDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology - -Dickson/Clarksville);

Associate Instructor; CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications; 3 Years ITExperience;26YearsWorkExperience

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BobCollins A.A.S.Degree(NashvilleStateCommunityCollege);SeniorInstructor;MachinistCertificate(MemphisSkillsCenter),NIMSCredentials(NationalInstituteofMetalworkingSkills),39YearsWorkExperience

DavidCollins HVACDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson/Clarksville);Associate

Instructor; National Propane Gas Association Operator; Tennessee Gas AssociationOperator; Carbon Monoxide Inspector; Generac Protector certified; 16 Years WorkExperience

AutumnCole Welding andMachining Specialist (U.S.ArmyAlliedTrades, Ft. Lee,VA);Aviation Sheet

Metal Certificate (U.S. Army, Ft. Eustis, VA); NCCER Certified Instructor; AssociateInstructor;7yearsWorkExperience

DeanaFriddle CosmetologyDiploma(TennesseeTechnologyCenteratDickson);Instructor;Cosmetology

InstructorLicense(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dickson);31YearsWorkExperience

RogerGentry ElectricalApprenticeship(ABCElectrical);AssociateInstructor;NCCERCertified;26Years

WorkExperienceTimothyGunter Welding Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga); NCCER

CertifiedInstructor;AssociateInstructor;4YearsWorkExperience ShaneHunter A.A.S. General Technology Degree (Nashville State Community College), NIASE ADS

Certified(2areas),AutomotiveServiceExcellenceMasterCertifiedAutomotiveTechnician(8areas),SeniorInstructor;25YearsWorkExperience

EdHutchinson NCCERCertified Instructor;High SchoolDiploma,Microsoft Certified SystemsEngineer,

ASECertified,Instructor;38YearsWorkExperienceBryanJohnson NCCER Certified Instructor; Multiple NC3 Diagnostic Tool Certifications; Electric Motor

Control training, Industrial Maintenance training, Licensed Electrician, OSHA 30, SolarPhotovoltaicTechnicianandInstallerDiplomaandHVACDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson)CertifiedNABCEPPVInstallationProfessional;Instructor;27YearsWorkExperience

TeresaKinney R.N.,A.A.S.(ExcelsiorCollege–SchoolofNursing,Albany,NY);Instructor;33YearsWork

ExperienceKimMcPherson A.S. (Wirtschaftsschule School, Germany), Machinist Journeyman, NIMS Credentials

(NationalInstituteofMetalworkingSkills);SeniorInstructor;37YearsWorkExperienceKristenMoffitt RN, ASN (Technical College of the Lowcountry); Senior Instructor; 23 Years Work

Experience

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JessicaMyrick CertifiedPharmacyTechnicianCPhT;AssociateInstructor;11YearWorkExperienceScottMoeller Associate Instructor, LIFT Electrical Maintenance, Technical Certificate (U.S. Army); 27

YearsWorkExperienceRaymondNoblin NIASEMasterCertifiedMedium/HeavyDutyTruck;DieselPowerGenerationEquipment

Diploma(U.S.ArmyEngineerCenterandSchool,Ft.Belvoir,VA),MechanicalMaintenanceDiplomaandASI-C9,CertifiedMastandElectronicPowerPlantMaintenanceDiploma(U.S.ArmyAPD,Maryland),NC3CertifiedInstructor/Electrical-MechanicalTorque,Multi-meter,RepairConnect&Pro-LinkUltra(Diesel)Diagnostics;Instructor:29YearsWorkExperience

VanessaPilkinton R.D.A.,C.D.A.,A.A.S.(NashvilleStateCommunityCollege),DentalAssistingNationalBoard

Certified;SeniorInstructor;27YearsWorkExperiencePhillipPerez HVACDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyDickson);AssociateInstructor;

10YearsWorkExperienceBrandonRives ITSystemCoordinatorDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Dickson)A+,

Network+,Security+, andProject+Certified,MicrosoftCertifiedProfessional (MTA,MS,MCTS, & MCP), Windows 7-Configuration, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT ServiceManagement, Identity & Access Management Certificate (Microsoft Virtual Academy),ExperiencewithMicrosoft,Android,Apple,LinuxOperatingSystems,hands-onaswellasremotesupport;Instructor;16YearsWorkExperience

TiffanyRives DigitalGraphicDesignDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyDickson);Artof

ChalkDrawingCertificate (EternityArts,BoyneCity,MI);Associate Instructor;17YearsWorkExperience

SteveSabinash NCCER Certified Instructor; A.A.S. Management (Excelsior College), Machine Tool

Technology,MechatronicsTechnicalDiplomas(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--Dickson), National Technical Honor Society Member; Instructor; 42 Years WorkExperience

DarrolSamsil AutomotiveDegree(BaileyTechnical Institute);A.A.S.Degree inOccupationalEducation

(AustinPeayStateUniversity);A.S.DegreeinLiberalArts(AustinPeayStateUniversity);Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Certified Advanced Level EnginePerformance/ASE;Recovery&Recycling/ASEcertified;GMMasterTechnicianandCadillacMasterCraftsman;MasterCertified inOutboardTechnology forOMC;CertifiedMercuryOutboardTechnician;NC3CertifiedInstructor/Torque-Multimeter-Diagnostics-AdvancedDiagnostics;SeniorInstructor;45YearsWorkExperience

ConnieShaw A.S. Degree in Business (Austin Peay State University), B.S. Degree inManagement and

Organizational Development (Bethel College); Microsoft Office Specialist Certification;Word,Excel,andPowerPoint;MasterInstructor;25YearsWorkExperience

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KathySmith A.S.DegreeinHumanities(VolunteerStateCommunityCollege),B.A.DegreeinLiberalArts

(Middle Tennessee State University);M.A. Degree in Corporate Communication (AustinPeayStateUniversity),Ed.SCurriculumandInstruction(AustinPeayStateUniversity);CIWWebAssociate;ADDADigitalImagingTechnician;MCASWord,Excel,PowerPoint,Outlook;MasterInstructor;39YearsWorkExperience

AngelaSpears CosmetologyDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson),Aesthetician

License (AustinBeauty School), Cosmetology Instructor’s License (TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson);Instructor;30YearsWorkExperience

KatherineSugg R.N.,BSN(ExcelsiorCollege);SeniorInstructor;29YearsWorkExperienceMeganTomlin R.N.,BSN(TennesseeStateUniversity);AssociateInstructor;4YearsWorkExperienceDawnVandygriff Cosmetology Diploma (Madison University of Beauty); Cosmetology Instructor License

(Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville); A.A.S. General Technology(NashvilleStateCommunityCollege;SeniorInstructor;25YearsWorkExperience

DeannaWallace B.B.A.GeneralBusiness(AustinPeayStateUniversity),M.A.Ed.Curriculumand

Instruction(AustinPeayStateUniversity),IC3-GS4Certification,MOSCertification-Word,Excel;MasterInstructorII;37YearsWorkExperience

TommyYarbrough HighSchoolDiploma.StudiedDieselEngineRepairatNADC.42YearsWorkExperienceJohnWheritt ASEngineeringStudies(KaskaskiaCommunityCollege);MechatronicsDiploma

(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson/Clarksville);AssociateInstructor;OSHA10Certified;28YearsWorkExperience

Part-TimeFacultyMattAnderson A.S Engineering (Austin Peay State University); Machinist 1 Diploma, Electric

Mechanical Technician Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson);Leadership and Technical Certification (U.S. Army); Adjunct Instructor; 27 YearsWorkExperience

AngelaBurns R.N.,B.S.N.(CumberlandUniversity)AdjunctInstructor;22YearsWorkExperienceChristieDee-Catabay R.N.; B.S.N. (Trent University, Ontario, Canada); Adjunct Instructor; 10 Years Work

ExperienceSherriHalchak R.N., B.S.N. Degree (University of Rhode Island); Adjunct Instructor; 23 Years Work

Experience

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BrookeHarrell CosmetologyInstructorDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Hohenwald);CosmetologyDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson/Clarksville);6YearsWorkExperience

LeeAnnIngram R.N.; B.S.N. Degree (Austin Peay State University); Adjunct Instructor; 16 Years Work

ExperienceVirgilLeezer HVAC Certificate (Kan Kakee Community College); Adjunct Instructor; 34 Years Work

ExperienceYolandaLivingston R.N.;M.S.N(SouthUniversity,Savannah,GA);AdjunctInstructor;10yearsWorkExperienceStevenMiller Welding Diploma, Graphic Design Diploma (Tennessee College of Applied Technology -

Dickson/Clarksville);AdjunctInstructor;24YearsWorkExperienceGinaPatalano R.N., A.S. Degree (Broward Community College); Adjunct Instructor; 26 Years Work

ExperienceCoreyPhillips MachineToolDiploma(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson/Clarksville);

Collision Repair and Automotive Technology Diplomas (Lincoln Tech); 26 Years WorkExperience

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FINANCIALAIDHANDBOOKThepurposeoffinancialaidistohelpstudentswho,withoutsuchaid,wouldfinditdifficultorimpossibletoattendtheCollege.TheCollegeadherestoanationallyestablishedpolicyandphilosophyoffinancialaidforeducation.Thebasisofthispolicyisthatstudentsandparentshavetheprimaryresponsibilityforfinancinganeducation.StudentswithquestionsmaycontactTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson’sfinancialaidofficesattheDicksonMainCampus(615)441-6220ortheClarksvilleCampus(931)572-1694.Financialaidprogramsareintendedtosupplementtheeffortsofthestudentand/orthestudent’sfamilytoself-financethedesiredprogramoftraining/education.Todemonstratefinancialneed,studentsmustfiletheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA).TheinformationreportedontheFAFSAisusedinaformula,establishedbythefederalgovernment,tocalculateastudent’sExpectedFamilyContribution(EFC).TheEFCisanamountofmoneythestudentandstudent’sfamilyareexpectedtopaytowardthestudent’seducation.TheEFCisusedbytheFinancialAidOfficetodetermineastudent’sfinancialneed.FinancialAidAwardsarecalculatedonanacademicyearbasis.Anacademicyearisfora12-monthperiodbeginningeachJuly1andendingeachJune30.Renewaloffinancialaidisnotautomatic;studentsmustfileanewFAFSAeachyear.Allinterestedstudentsareencouragedtoapplyforfinancialaid.Toqualify,theindividualmustmeettheeligibilityrequirementsspecifiedbythetrainingprograminwhichthestudentisenrolled.Ingeneral,astudentiseligibleforFederaland/orStateaidifyoumeetthefollowingrequirements:

1. Youareenrolledasaregularstudentinaneligibleprogram.2. YouareaU.S.citizen/nationaloraneligiblenon-citizen.3. Youaremakingsatisfactoryacademicprogressinyourcourseofstudyandmeetingattendance

standards.4. YouarenotindefaultonaFederalPerkins/NationalDirectStudentLoan,FederalFamilyEducation

Loan,FederalPlusLoan,FederalDirectStudentLoan,IncomeContingentLoanoraConsolidationLoan,andyoudonotowearefundorrepaymentonaPellGrant,SupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant,TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward,Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantand/oraByrdScholarshiporhavedocumentedsatisfactoryrepaymentarrangementsifindefaultorowearefund/repayment.

5. YouareregisteredwiththeSelectiveServiceifyouarerequiredtoregister.6. Havenotbeenconvictedofanyoffenseinvolvingpossessionorsaleofillegaldrugsforanoffense

thatoccurredwhileyouwerereceivingfederalstudentaid,unlesssuccessfullycompletedanapproveddrugrehabprogramorcompletedthetimeofineligibility.

7. HaveasignedstatementofeducationalpurposesayingthatthestudentwillusethemoneyonlyforexpensesrelatedtoattendingtheCollege(usuallycollectedontheFAFSA).

8. HaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalentorbeabletobenefitfromeducationaccordingtoguidelinesestablishedbytheDepartmentofEducation.

9. CompleteaFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)andthefinancialaidofficemusthavereceivedavalidrecordforthestudentfromtheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.SubmitsignedcopiesofallrequireddocumentstothefinancialaidofficeifselectedforverificationbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationandhaveacompletedfinancialaidfile,asverifiedbythefinancialaidoffice.

ApplyingforAssistanceGeneralProceduresforapplying

• CompleteandsubmittheFREEAPPLICATIONFORFEDERALSTUDENTAID(FAFSA)todetermineeligibilityforfinancialassistance.StudentsshouldcompletetheFASFAviatheinternetatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.YouwillneedtoincludeourFederalSchoolCode#013955ontheFAFSA.Ifyoudo

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nothaveaccesstotheInternet,youcancalltheUSDepartmentofEducationat1-800-433-3243andrequestthatapaperapplicationbemailedtoyou;oryoumaycometotheStudentServicesOfficeforaccessandassistanceincompletingapplicationon-line.

• BeacceptedforadmissiontoTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dickson.

ApplicationDeadlinesStudentsareencouragedtocompletetheFAFSAapplicationassoonafterOctober1staspossible.

PellGrant-TheFAFSAmustbereceivedbytheprocessornoearlierthanOctober1standnolaterthanJune30thofthefollowingyear.AllrequiredformsmustbereceivedbytheFinancialAidOfficebyJune30thoryourlastdayofenrollment,whichevercomesfirst.

TennesseePromise-BeforeNovember1fornewapplicants(Fallbeforethegraduatinghighschoolseniorgraduates)andbeforeJanuary17ofeachyearafter.

TennesseeReconnect-SamedeadlinesasWilderNaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantlistedbelow.

WilderNaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant-StudentsmusthaveaprocessedFAFSAonorbeforethefollowingdeadlinedatestobeeligiblefortheaward.StudentswhoseapplicationsareprocessedafterthedeadlinedatemaybeeligiblefortheWNTSGforsubsequentterms.

Falltermdeadline-November1st/Springtermdeadline–March1st/Summertermdeadline-July1st

TennesseeStudentAssistantAward-Duetofundinglimitations,theTSAAisawardedonafirst-come,first-servebasisandisbasedontheFAFSAcompletiondate.Therefore,studentsareencouragedtocompletetheFAFSAasearlyaspossible.Prior-yearrecipients(renewals)willreceivetheawardiftheymeetalleligibilityrequirementsandcompletetheFAFSAonorbeforeJanuary17.AfterJanuary17,remainingfundswillbeawardedtotheneediestapplicantswhoapplybyJanuary17basedontheavailabilityoffunds.Awardsaremadeuntilfundsaredepleted.

AdditionalRulesandRequirementsfortheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant

Eligibility:TobeeligibletoreceivefundsfromtheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG)astudentmustmeetthefollowingeligibilityrequirementsinadditiontothoselistedabove.

• MustbeaTennesseeresidentforoneyearpriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.StateresidencyisdeterminedusingTBRRule02402-2https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0240/0240.htm

• Mustnotbeincarcerated

• Mustmeettheenrollmentrequirementsforboththeschoolandtheprogram(DonothavetohaveahighschooldiplomaorGEDifnotrequiredforenrollmentintheschoolorprogram.Also,astudentthatpossessesabachelor’sdegreeorhighermaybeeligiblefortheWNTSG)

• Mustbeenrolledinaprogramleadingtoacertificateordiploma.Continuingeducationandsupplementalcertificateprogramsarenoteligible.

• MustneverhavecompletedapreviouscertificateordiplomaprogramwithWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantfundingorhadabreakinenrollmentwhilereceivingtheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant.

Note:Studentsmayenrollasfull-timeorpart-time.Thereisnoincomelimitforeligibility.StudentsmayreceivetheWNTSGforallcourseworkrequiredforcompletionofthecertificateordiploma.CalculationofWNTSGAward:ThemaximumWNTSGawardmayvaryfromyeartoyear.ThisamountissubjecttoavailabilityoffundsfromtheTennesseeEducationLotteryScholarshipprogram.TheWNTSGfundswillbepaideachtermintheacademicyear.Theamountoftheawardwillbeproratedbasedonthenumberofscheduledhoursforeachterm.Theamountoftheawardwillberoundedtothenearestwholedollar.

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ReceiptofstudentfinancialaidfromothersourceswillnotreducetheWNTSGawardifthestudent’stotalaiddoesnotexceedthetotalcostofattendance.Ifastudent’stotalaidexceedsthecostofattendance,theschoolshall,totheextentitdoesnotviolateapplicablefederalregulations,reducetheexcessbyreducingthestudent’sWNTSG.

RetentionofWNTSGAward:TocontinuetobeeligibleforWNTSGfundsastudentmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

• Continuetomeetalleligibilityrequirementsasstatedabove• ReapplyeachyearusingtheFAFSAbytheapplicationdeadlinedate• Maintaincontinuousenrollment(unlessaleaveofabsenceormilitarymobilizationleaveisgrantedforthe

WNTSG)• Maintainenrollmentstatusduringtheterm(unlessachangeinstatusisgranted)• Maintainsatisfactoryprogressaccordingtostandardsusedforfinancialaidpurposes.Studentsmustmeet

gradeandattendancerequirementsaswellasthe133.33%timeframerequirement.

Note:OncethestudentbecomesineligibleforWNTSGforanyreason,thestudentshallnotbeeligibletoregaintheWNTSG.

TypesofFinancialAidFederalPellGrant

AFederalPellGrantisanawardtohelpundergraduatespayfortheireducationafterhighschool.FortheFederalPellGrantProgram,anundergraduateisonewhohasnotearnedabachelor’sorprofessionaldegree.TheamountofPellGrantreceivediscalculatedbasedonthestudent’sexpectedfamilycontribution.FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)

AFederalSupplementalOpportunityGrantisforundergraduateswithexceptionalfinancialneed,asdeterminedbytheCollege.PriorityisgiventoFederalPellGrantrecipientswithazeroEFCwhohavethelowestincomeontheFAFSA.TheamountoftheFSEOGawardis$200.00perpayperiodforfull-timestudents.Studentswitha4-yeardegreearenoteligible.FederalWork-StudyProgram(FWS)

TheFWSprogramprovidespart-timejobsforstudentswhohavefinancialneed.Studentswillgenerallyworkon-campusafterclassinstaffsupportjobs.Fundsandjobavailabilityarelimited.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-ReconnectScholarship

Tennesseeresident.HaveaFAFSAdependencystatusof"independent."Enrollfull-timeataTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology(TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-).Beinpursuitofacertificateordiploma.Maintaincontinuousenrollmentandsatisfactoryacademicprogress.TennesseePromiseScholarship

Tennesseeresident/U.S.citizen/eligiblenon-citizen/studentswhograduatefromaneligiblehighSchool,homeschool,orearnaGED/HISET(priorto19thbirthday)canreceiveanawardataneligiblepostsecondaryinstitutiontowardtuitionandmandatoryfeesafterallothergiftaidhasbeenfirstapplied.Studentsmustattendmandatorymeetingsandparticipateinamentoringprogram.Collegestudentsmustattendfull-time,continuetoparticipateinthementoringprogram,andperform8hoursofcommunityservicepriortoeachtermtheawardisreceived.TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward(TSAA)

TheTennesseeStudentAssistanceAwardisastategrantprogramthatawardsstudentsbasedonthecostoftuitionandtheneedofthestudent.

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Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG)

TheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantisapartoftheTennesseeEducationLotteryScholarshipProgram.TheWNTSGisagrantthatisavailableonlytoTennesseeresidentsthatattendaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology.

AppealsProcessandGuidelinesAppealandExceptionProcessforWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant:TheInstitutionalReviewPanel(IRP)isestablishedforthepurposeofhearingappealsfromdecisionsdenyingorrevokinganapplicant’sWNTSGaward.ThefollowingitemscanbeappealedtotheIRP:

1. DenialofaChangeinStatusrequest2. DenialofaLeaveofAbsencerequest3. DenialofReinstatementofeligibilityafterachangeingrade4. DenialofReinstatementofeligibilityafterthegradeforanincompletecourseisreported.

TheIRPmemberswillbedesignatedbytheschoolPresidentandmaybecomposedof,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:twofacultymembers,onestudent,oneadministratorandonesupportstaff.AnalternatewillbedesignatedforanIRPmemberwhoispersonallyinvolvedinacaseorisotherwiseunabletoattend.NoschoolofficialrenderingadecisiontodenyorrevokeaWNTSGawardshallparticipateintheappealprocess.

IRPAppealsProcessandTimeline:AnystudentwishingtoappealtotheIRPmustprovideawrittenappealwithinfive(5)calendardaysofnotificationofdenial.TheIRPmayreviewthestudent’sappealwithorwithoutahearingandshalldecidenolaterthantheendofthetermafterthestudentproperlyfilesanappeal.TheIRPshallrenderawrittendecisionnolaterthanseven(7)calendardaysafterconsideringanappeal,exceptforexigentcircumstances.

AppealsofIRPDecisions:AstudentseekinganappealofadecisionrenderedbytheIRPshallsubmitarequestinwritingoutliningthebasisfortheappealwiththeTennesseeStudentAssistanceCorporationTELSAwardAppealsPanelwithinfourteen(14)calendardaysfromthedatethedecisionwasdeliveredtothestudent.Thesubmissionshouldbesentto:

TennesseeStudentAssistanceCorporationTELSAwardPanel404JamesRobertsonParkwaySuite1510Nashville,Tennessee37243

BenefitProgramsTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonisapprovedtoprovidetrainingtostudentswhohavebeendeterminedeligibleforthefollowingbenefitprograms:VeteransAdministrationprograms,VeteranReadinessandEmploymentBenefits,theWorkforceInvestmentAct(WIA)WIOAprogram,andothers.EligibilitydeterminationmustbeestablishedbyagenciesoutsidetheCollege.EligiblestudentsarenormallyreferredtotheCollegebytheappropriateprogramagency.VeteransAssistanceThisprogramassistseligibleveteransanddependentsofveteransbyprovidingeducationalbenefitsthroughtheVeteransAdministration.AppropriateformstobecompletedshouldbeobtainedfromtheFinancialAidOffice/VACertifyingOfficialpriortoenrollment.Veteransmustsubmittranscripts/certificatesofpreviouseducation/trainingfromColleges,technicalorvocationalschools,military,etc.,toapplyforbenefits.Uponenrollment,veteransshouldpresenttheirDD214formand/ortheirNoticeofEligibility,totheFinancialAidOfficewherepaperworkwillbeprocessedandforwardedtotheVeteransAdministration.Veteranswillreceivetheir

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benefitchecksdirectlyfromtheVeteransAdministrationapproximatelysixtoeightweeksfromtheirenrollmentdate.Ifyouarereceivingbenefitsbasedonyourstatusasaserviceperson,veteran,orreservistyoumustverifyyourenrollmentattheendofeachmonthtoreceivebenefits.Benefitsarepaidaftereachmonthofschooliscompleted.VerificationcanbedonebeginningthelastdayofthemonthbyusingtheWebAutomatedVerificationofEnrollment(WAVE)athttps://www.gibill.va.gov/waveorbycallingtollfreeat1-877-823-2378andusingyourtouchtonephone.Bothsystemsareavailable7daysaweek,24hoursaday.IfyouarereceivingVEAPordependentsEducationalAssistance(Chapter35),benefitsaresentautomaticallyattheendofeachmonth.Service-members,veterans,anddependentsofveteranswhoareeligiblebeneficiariesofU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairseducationbenefitsorothergovernmentallyfundededucationalassistance,subjecttotheconditionsandguidelinessetforthintheTennesseeCodeAnnotated49-7-104asamended,mayelect,uponformalapplication,todeferpaymentofrequiredtuitionandfeesuntilthefinaldayofthetermforwhichthedefermenthasbeenrequested.Applicationforthedefermentmustbemadenolaterthan7daysbeforethebeginningoftheterm,andtheamountofthedefermentshallnotexceedthetotalmonetarybenefitstobereceivedfortheterm.Studentswhohavebeengranteddefermentsareexpectedtomaketimelypaymentsontheiroutstandingtuitionandfeesbalanceonceeducationbenefitsarebeingdelivered,andeligibilityforsuchdefermentshallterminateifthestudentfailstoabidebyanyapplicableruleorregulation,ortoactingoodfaithinmakingtimelypayments.ThisnoticeispublishedpursuanttoT.C.A.§49-7-104.VeteransBenefitsandTransitionActof2018PublicLaw115-407TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-adherestoPublicLaw115-407anddoesnothaveanyactivepoliciesinconsistentwithsection103ofthelaw.Thecollegeensuresefficientprocessingofbenefitsandsuccessfultransitionforourveteransandfamilymembersinthefollowingways:

1. UponsubmissionofaCertificateofEligibility(COE)orVAForm28-1905,StudentServicesstaffprocessastudent’scertification.

2. StudentsreceivingVAeducationalbenefitsorVAVeteranReadinessandEmploymentBenefitsaswellasfinancialaidarepermittedtopurchasenecessarybooksandsuppliespriortoaidreceipt.

3. Intheeventastudentiseligibleandcertifiedforpayment,butDVA’spaymentissignificantlydelayed,AccountsReceivablewillremoveabalancedueholdtoallowregistrationforsubsequentsemesters.

4. Nopenaltyisimposedonastudentwhosedisbursementofbenefitsisdelayed.VocationalRehabilitationDepartmentofHumanServicesTheTennesseeDepartmentofVocationalRehabilitationprovidesfundsforstudentswhoarephysicallyormentallyimpairedandcandemonstratethattheymaybenefitfromtraining.Eligibilityshouldbeestablishedpriortoenrollment.

WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIOA)Eligiblestudentsmayreceivefederalassistanceforbooksandsupplies,transportation,anddaycareservices.StudentsshouldbeassessedandcertifiedbytheWIOAofficepriortotheirenrollment.

FinancialAidDisbursementInkeepingwithfederalgrantregulations,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonpaysfederalgrantfundsinincrementscalledpaymentperiods.Paymentperiodsaredefinedbyregulationandaredeterminedbyyourprogramlengthandacademicyear.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Dicksonwillapplyaportionofeachpaymentperiod’sgrantfundstopayestimateddirectschoolcosts(tuition/fees/books)forthepayment

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period.Iftherearefundsremainingafterthosecostsarepaid,youwillreceivearesidualcheckfortheunusedportion,whichcanbeusedtopayindirectschoolcosts.Sincetuition/feecostsareassessedbyacademicterm(trimester)andpaymentperiodsmayspanmorethanoneacademicterm,tuition/feecostsareestimatedonthefront-end.Grantfundswillbecreditedtoastudent’saccountordisbursedbychecktothestudentapproximatelyonemonthafterthebeginningofthetermforstudentswhoenrollatthebeginningoftheterm.Forstudentswhoenrolllaterintheterm,residualcheckswillbedisbursednolaterthantheendoftheterm.StudentsmaypickuptheirresidualcheckattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-DicksonBusinessOfficebyshowingtheirstudentI.D.badge.Alldisbursementsrepresentpaymentmadeinadvanceoftraining.Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletethehoursandweeksinthepaymentperiodbeforetheycanreceivedisbursementforsubsequentpaymentperiods.Inaddition,ifyouwithdrawbeforecompletingthehoursyouhavebeenpaidforyouareatriskforoverpaymentwiththeDepartmentofEducationandmayowemoneytotheschool.

SatisfactoryProgressforFinancialAidA. Tomakesatisfactoryprogressastudentmust:

1. Complete67%ofcumulativescheduledhours(paceofcompletion).Allperiodsofenrollmentforastudent’sprogramwillbeincludedindeterminingthecumulativescheduledhoursusedforSAP,regardlessofreceiptofTitleIVaidforthepriorenrollments.

2. Mustmaintainaminimumcumulativepassinggradeof“C”orhigherifspecifiedbytheprogram

andaspublishedbytheinstitution.(34CFR§668.34.)

B. Satisfactoryprogresswillbeevaluatedattheexpectedendofastudent’spaymentperiod.Ifthestudentfailstomakesatisfactoryprogress,thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidwarningforthenextpaymentperiod.Ifthestudentfailstomakesatisfactoryprogressforthenextpaymentperiod,financialaidwillbesuspended.Thereisnoappealprocessforfinancialaidsatisfactoryprogress.Toreestablishfinancialaid,astudentmustmakesatisfactoryacademicprogressatthenextevaluationdate.

C. RemedialCourses–Anycoursesconsidered‘remedial’areincludedinthestudent’snormalprogramof

studyandareincludedinthestudentsSAPcalculation.D. ProgramChanges-ChangesinprogramwillnotaffectSAPbecauseastudentwillthenhaveanewprogram

lengthandnewpaymentperiods.E. TransferCredit–Studentswhoreceivecreditforhourscompletedforpreviouseducation(other

institutions,lifeexperience,workcredit,dualenrollment,etc.)willhavetheirprogramlengthreduced.Astudentthatreceivestransfercreditwillhaveamaximumtimeframecalculatedbasedonthereducedprogramlength.

F. Repeats ProgramRepeats–Anystudentwhocompletesanentireclockhourprogramandlaterre-enrollstotake

thatsameprogramagainortotakeanotherprogrammaybepaidforrepeatingcourseworkregardlessoftheamountoftimebetweencompletionofthefirstprogramandbeginningthesameprogramoranotherprogram.

CourseRepeats-Therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.

Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression).G. Withdrawalswillnotimpactastudent’ssatisfactoryacademicprogressunlesstheyreturnwithin180days.

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Reentrywithin180days–Astudentwhowithdrawsfromaclockhourorcredithournon-termprogramandreenterswithin180daysisconsideredtoremaininthesamepaymentperiodwhenhe/shereturnsand,subjecttoconditionsimposedbyED,iseligibletoreceiveFSAfundsforwhichhe/shewaseligiblepriortowithdrawal,includingfundsthatwerereturnedunderR2T4rules.Therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression).

Reentryafter180daysandtransferstudents–Generally,youmustcalculatenewpaymentperiodsfora

clockhourorcredithournon-termprogramfor: 1.Astudentwhowithdrawsandthenreentersthesameprogramatthesameinstitutionafter180

days:therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression),or

2. A student who withdraws from a program and then enrolls in a new program at the same

institution,oratanotherinstitutionwithinanytimeperiod.Thestudentestablishesanewmaximumtimeframebasedonthenewprogramlength.HoursandgradesfromthepreviousprogramarenotincludedwhenevaluatingSAPforthenewprogram.

*Note:SAPMustbeevaluatedatthepointofreentryregardlessofthelengthoftimebetweenenrollments.Ifthestudent’sprevioushours+thenumberofhoursrequiredtocompletetheprogramisgreaterthanthemaximumnumberofhours,thenthestudentisnoteligibleforTitleIVaid.Forexample–AstudentenrollsinWelding(1296-hourprogram)andcompletes700hours.Studentreturns2yearslater.Instructorrequiresstudenttoretakeentireprogram.Studentcouldnotcompletetheprogramin150%(1944hours)as1296+700=1996hours.Therefore,thisstudentwouldnotbeeligibleforTitleIVaiduponre-entry.

H. IncompletesAnincomplete“I”gradeisnotutilizedattheTCAT.TheTCATissuesagradeofCONT.CONTis

awardedwhenastudentcompletesclockhourswithinatermforacoursebutisnotabletocompleteallclockhoursforaspecificcourse.Thisgradesimplydenotesthatthestudentiscontinuingthecourseintothenexttrimester,andtheremainingclockhoursforthecoursewillbeincludedintheoverallclockhoursforthenexttrimester.TheCONTdoesnotmeanthestudentdidnotcompletethescheduledhoursinthetrimester,onlythatallhourswerenotcompletedforacourse.TheCONTgradeisnotincludedintheGPAcalculation.Onceacourseiscompletedandagradeentered,thatgradeisfactoredintoastudent’sGPA.TheattendedhoursassociatedwithaCONTgradearefactoredintoastudent’sPACEofcompletion.

I. MaximumTimeFrame(thisisformaximumtimeframeonly,cannotpaymorethan100%ofstudent’sprogramlength).StudentsmaycontinuetoreceiveStateAidatthepaceof67%orgreateruntiltheyhavebeenenrolled150%oftheirscheduledhours.

1.Astudentmayreceiveaidwhileenrolledinthisprogram,uptothepointyoudeterminethestudentcannotcompletetheprogramwithin150%(ourmaximumtimeframeforSAP).ThestudentfailsSAPformaximumtimeframeattheevaluationpointwheretheycannolongergraduatewithinthemaximumtimeframe-notatthepointwheretheyactuallyhitthenumberofhoursorweeksthatmakeupthemaximumtimeframe(thispointisactuallyearlierthantheactualmaximumtimeframe).

2.Ifthestudent’sprevioushours+thenumberofhoursrequiredtocompletetheprogramisgreaterthanthemaximumnumberofhours,thenthestudentisnoteligibleforTitleIVaid.Forexample–AstudentenrollsinWelding(1296-hourprogram)andcompletes700hours.Thestudentreturnstwo(2)yearslater,andtheinstructorrequiresthestudenttoretaketheentireprogram.Thestudentcouldnotcompletetheprogramin150%(1944hours)as1296+700=1996hours.Therefore,thisstudentwouldnotbeeligibleforTitleIVaiduponre-entry.

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I. Notification

StudentswillbenotifiedofanyevaluationsthatimpacteligibilityofTitleIVaid.

Note:StudentsreceivingtheTennesseeStateAidmaynotappealunsatisfactoryprogress.

LeaveofAbsence(LOA)Astudentmayrequestaleaveofabsence(LOA)tocontinueeligibilityforWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant.AnLOAmaybeapprovedfordocumentedmedicalorpersonalreasons,suchasseriousextendedillnessofthestudent,seriousorextendedillnessordeathofanimmediatefamilymember,extremefinancialhardshipofthestudentorthestudent’simmediatefamily,orotherextraordinarycircumstancesthatarebeyondthestudent’scontrolwherecontinuedenrollmentcreatesasubstantialhardship.Astudentmustsubmitawrittenrequestinadvanceforaleaveofabsenceunlessanunforeseencircumstancepreventsthestudentfromdoingso.Thestudent’ssignedanddatedrequestmustincludethereasonfortherequest,beginningandendingdatesfortheleaveandsupportingdocumentation.ThestudentwillbereadmittedasspaceisavailableuponcompletionoftheLOA.AnapprovedLOAwillbetreatedasawithdrawalforallfinancialaidprogramsotherthantheWNTSG/TNPromise/TNReconnect.ThismaycauseotherawardstoberecalculatedandaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationmustbedone.Aleaveofabsencewillnormallynotbegrantedforlessthan9.7%ofthestudent’sscheduledhoursorlongerthanthescheduledhoursremaininginthetermatthetimeoftheleave.Ifthestudent’srequestforaleaveofabsenceisdenied,thestudentmayappealthedecisiontotheInstitutionalReviewPanel(IRP).

MilitaryMobilizationofEligibleStudentsMembersoftheUnitedStatesArmedServices,NationalGuard,orArmedForcesReservesreceivingaWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant/TNReconnectwhoaremobilizedforactivedutyduringatermthatisalreadyinprogressshallbegrantedapersonalleaveofabsenceandshallnothavetheireligibilitynegativelyimpacted.Astudentwhosespouse,child,orparentismobilizedforactivedutymayalsorequestapersonalleaveofabsence.ThestudentmustprovidetheStudentServicesOfficeacopyoftheirmilitaryordersandcompleteaLeaveofAbsencerequestform.Thehoursattemptedduringthetermwillnotbetakenintoconsiderationforpurposesofsatisfactoryprogressfordeterminingfutureeligibility.Thestudent’sWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant/TNReconnecteligibilitywillresumeasifnobreakinenrollmenthasoccurredifthestudentre-enrollswithinoneyearfollowingtheirreturnfromthemobilization.Forallotherfinancialaidprograms,includingTitleIVandVeteran’sEducationBenefits,theLOAwillbetreatedasawithdrawal.Accordingly,awardswillberecalculatedandinsomecasesaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationmaybenecessary.

ExceptionstoSatisfactoryProgressFinancialAidEligibilityRequirementsStudentswhohavebeendeterminedtohavelostPellGranteligibilityforlackofsatisfactoryprogressduetoextenuatingcircumstancesbeyondtheircontrolmayrequestanexceptiontotheeligibilitystandardsin

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appropriatecases.Thestudentmustprovideadequatedocumentationtosupporttheexistenceofsufficientlyextenuatingcircumstancesbeforeanyadjustmentsareconsideredbythefinancialaidcommittee.Extenuatingcircumstancesinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

• Divorceorseparationofstudent,spouse,orparent• Deathofaspouseorparent

ThedecisionbyFinancialAidOfficeregardingspecialcircumstancesisfinalandcannotbeappealed.FinancialAidformstodocumentspecialcircumstancesmaybeobtainedintheFinancialAidOffice.

RefundsandFinancialAidFinancialaidisusedfirstfordirecteducationcosts,tuition,andfees.Therefore,ifastudentwithdrawsandisscheduledtoreceivearefundoffees,allorpartofthisrefundwillbeusedtoreimbursethefinancialaidprogramsfromwhichthestudentreceivedfunds.Anystudentreceivingfinancialaidwillnotreceiveacashrefunduntilallfinancialaidfundsdisbursedhavebeenappliedbacktotherespectiveaccountsfromwhichtheywereissued.

ReturnofTitleIVFundsReturnofTitleIVFundscalculationsapplyforanystudentwho:

• Withdrawsbeforethepointwhen60%ofthehoursforthepaymentperiodarescheduledtobecompleted.AproratascheduleisusedtodeterminetheamountofTitleIVfundsthestudenthasearnedatthetimeofwithdrawal.

• ReceivedorcouldhavereceivedadisbursementofTitleIVFunds(PellGrantsorSEOG)Ifbothaboveconditionsapplytothestudent,theinstitutionwillperformaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationinadditiontotheTBRRefundofMaintenanceFeeandTechnologyFeecalculation.AReturnofTitleIVcalculationisnotrequiredifstudentreceivedorwaseligibletoreceiveonlyFWSorStateGrants.FWSfundsarenotincludedinaReturnofTitleIVcalculation.ForReturnofTitleIVandMaintenanceFee,thescheduledhoursmustbebasedonstudentslastdayofattendance.Asanattendancetakingschool,facultymembersregularlyenterattendancedata.Thewithdrawaldateforastudentisdeterminedaccordingtothelastdayastudentismarkedasattendingforthepaymentperiod.Forofficialwithdrawals,thelastdateofattendanceisalsousedbutstudentsalsocompleteanExitprocesswiththeinstitutionthatisverifiedbyfacultymembers.ReturnofTitleIVFundsCalculation

1. DetermineAmountofTitleIVAidDisbursedorthatCouldHaveBeenDisbursedforthePayment2. DeterminethePercentageofTitleIVAidEarnedbytheStudent

a. Note:Roundtothreedecimalplaceswhencalculatingpercentages.Example:.4486wouldbe.449or44.9%

b. Dividetheclockhoursscheduledtohavebeencompletedasofthelastdayofattendance(withdrawaldate)inthepaymentperiodbythetotalclockhoursinthepaymentperiod.

i. Ifthispercentageisgreaterthan60%,thestudenthasearned100%oftheTitleIVaid,proceedtoStep3.(.6001wouldbeconsideredasgreaterthan60%eventhoughwhenroundingthepercentwouldbe60.0%,however,.5999wouldbelessthan60%).

ii. Ifthispercentageislessthanorequalto60%,proceedtoStep3.3. DeterminetheAmountofTitleIVAidEarned

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a. MultiplythePercentageofTitleIVAidEarnedfromStep2timesthetotalTitleIVaiddisbursedplustheTitleIVaidthatcouldhavebeendisbursedforthepaymentperiodfromStep1.

4. DeterminetheAmountofTitleIVAidtobeDisbursedorReturneda. ComparetheamountofTitleIVaidearnedtotheamountofTitleIVaidthatwasdisbursedforthe

paymentperiod. i. IftheamountofTitleIVaidearnedislessthantheamountofTitleIVaiddisbursed,the

differencemustbereturnedtotheTitleIVprograms. ii. IftheamountofTitleIVAidearnedisgreaterthantheamountofTitleIVaiddisbursed,the

differencemustbeofferedtothestudentasapost-withdrawaldisbursement.5. DeterminetheAmountofTitleIVAidtobeReturnedbytheSchool

a. Multiplytheinstitutionalchargesforthepaymentperiodtimesthepercentageofaidunearned(100%-%fromStep3).TheschoolisresponsibletoreturnthelesseroftheamountdeterminedinStep4orStep5.

i. Note:TuitionandFeesarealwaysconsideredInstitutionalchargesnomatterhowtheywerepaid.

6. ReturnofFundsbytheSchoola. Theschoolmustreturntheunearnedaidforwhichitisresponsiblebyrepayingfundstothefollowing

sources,inorder,uptothetotalnetamountdisbursedfromeachsource. 1. PellGrant 2. FederalSupplementalEducationOpportunityGrant 3. IraqAfghanistanServiceGrant

b. ThecollegedoesnotparticipateintheFFELGRAD/PLUSLoanortheFederalDirectStaffordLoanprograms;therefore,theyhavebeenomittedfromtheabovelist.

2. DeterminetheInitialAmountofTitleIVAidtobeReturnedbytheStudenta. SubtracttheamountofTitleIVaidduefromtheschoolfromtheamountofTitleIVaidtobereturned.

(AmountfromStep5minusamountfromStep4).3. DeterminetheAmountofTitleIVGrantFundstobeReturnedbytheStudent

a. AmountofTitleIVGrantprotection:MultiplythetotalTitleIVgrantaidthatwasdisbursedorcouldhavebeendisbursedfortheperiodofenrollmentby50%.

b. TitleIVGrantfundsforstudenttoreturn:SubtracttheprotectedamountofTitleIVgrantsfromtheinitialamountofTitleIVgrantsforthestudenttoreturn.

i. Thegrantfundsreturnedbythestudentareappliedtothefollowingsources,inorder,uptothetotalamountdisbursedfromthatgrantprogram,aftersubtractingtheamounttheschoolwillreturn.

1. PellGrant2. FederalSupplementalEducationOpportunityGrant3. IraqAfghanistanServiceGrant

StudentRepaymentofTitleIVFundstotheDept.ofEducationWithin45daysofnotice,thestudentmustmakefullpaymentoftheamountowedbacktothefederalgovernmentbecauseofoverpaymentorreturnsduetowithdrawalordismissalfromtheCollege.Duringthisinitial45days,thestudentmustmakepaymenttotheschool.Ifthestudentdoesnotmakepaymentinthefullduringthe45-dayperiod,thestudentwillloseeligibilityforadditionalTitleIVfundsatanyschool.

Afterthe45-dayperiod,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–DicksonwillreporttheamountowedtotheDepartmentofEducationandthestudentwillberequiredtomakepaymentarrangementswiththeDepartmentofEducationbeforebeingeligibletoreceivefutureTitleIVassistanceatanyschool.

Notethatthestudentisnotresponsibleforreturningfundstoanygrantprogramtowhichthestudentowes$50.00orless.

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ApplyingtheReturnofTitleIVFundsPolicyandTBRRefundofMaintenanceandTechnologyAccessFeePolicyInmostinstanceswhenastudenthaschargedtheirmaintenanceandtechnologyaccessfeestotheirPellgrantandwithdrawspriortocompleting60%oftheirscheduledhoursforthepaymentperiod,thestudentwillowepaymenttotheschool.ThiswilloccurwhentheTBRpolicydeterminesthattheschoolhasearnedalargerpercentageofthefeesthantheReturnofTitleIVFundscalculation.

Intheseinstances,theschoolwillrequirepaymentofthedifferencefromthestudent.A“HOLD”willbeplacedonthestudent’saccountuntilfullpaymentismadetotheschool.Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoapplyforre-admission,registerforclass,orreceiveofficialcopiesoftranscriptsuntiltheoutstandingbalanceontheiraccountispaid.

StudentRightsandResponsibilitiesStudentRights.StudentshavetherighttofindoutfromtheCollegethefollowing:

(a)Whatfinancialassistanceisavailable,includinginformationonallfederal,state,local,private,andinstitutionalfinancialaidprograms.StudentsalsohavetherighttoknowhowtheCollegeselectsfinancialaidrecipients.(b)Whattheproceduresanddeadlinesareforsubmittingapplicationsforeachavailablefinancialaidprogram.(c)HowtheCollegedeterminedfinancialneed.Thisprocessincludeshowcostsfortuitionandfees,roomandboard,travel,booksandsupplies,andpersonalandmiscellaneousexpensesareconsideredinthecostofeducation.Italsoincludestheresourcesconsideredincalculatingneed(suchasparentalcontribution,otherfinancialaid,andassets).Studentsalsohavetherighttoknowhowmuchfinancialneedhasbeenmetandhowandwhenaidwillbereceived.(d)HowtheCollegedetermineseachtypeandamountofassistanceinthefinancialaidpackage.(e)HowtheCollegedetermineswhetherstudentsaremakingsatisfactoryacademicprogress,andwhathappensifnot.Whetherstudentscontinuetoreceivefederalfinancialaiddepends,inpart,onwhethersatisfactoryprogressisbeingmade.(f)Ifafederalwork-studyjobisoffered,whatkindofjobitis,whathoursmustbeworked,whatthedutieswillbe,whattherateofpaywillbe,andhowandwhenpaymentwillbemade.(g)WhotheCollege’sfinancialaidpersonnelare,wheretheofficeislocated,howtocontacttheofficeforinformation.(h)StudentshavetherighttoknowtheCollege’srefundpolicy.

StudentsResponsibilities:

(a)ReviewandconsiderallinformationabouttheCollege’sprogramsbeforeenrolling.(b)Payspecialattentiontotheapplicationforstudentfinancialaid,completeitaccuratelyandsubmititontimetothefinancialaidoffice.(c)Knowandcomplywithanydeadlinesforapplyingorreapplyingforaid.(d)Providealladditionaldocumentation,verification,corrections,and/ornewinformationrequested.(e)NotifytheCollegeofchangesincludingname,address,telephonenumber,ore-mailaddress.(f)Read,understand,andkeepcopiesofallformsrequiringasignature.(g)Repayanyoverpaymentdiscovered.

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TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSPOLICIES(TBR)ANDGUIDELINESFORTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology

SelectTennesseeBoardofRegentspoliciesarelocatedhereforconvenience;however,acompletelistingofpoliciesandguidelinesmaybefoundathttp://www.tbr.edu/policies/default.aspx?id=1166.InstructionalProjects:TBRGuidelineTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-010https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/instructional-projects-colleges-applied-technology

Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicy:SS-103https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-103.pdf

ProceduresforGrievancesbyStudents:

TBRGuidelineTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-023https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/uniform-procedures-grievances-students-tcats

Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicyAA-115https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/AA-115.pdf

AcademicRetentionandReadmissionattheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology:

TBRPolicy2:03:01:05https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/academic-retention-and-readmission-tennessee-colleges-applied-technology

Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicyAA-103https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/AA-103_0.pdf

GeneralPolicyonStudentConduct&DisciplinarySanctions:

TBRPolicy3:02:00:01https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions

Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicySS-120https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-120.pdf

StudentDueProcessProcedure:TBRPolicy3:02:01:00https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/student-due-process-procedure

ThepurposeofthispolicyistoestablishstudentdueprocessproceduresforTennesseeBoardofRegentsSeealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicyAA-104https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/AA-104_0.pdf

SexDiscriminationandSexualHarassment:

TBRPolicy6:02:00:00

ItistheintentoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsthattheinstitutionsunderitsjurisdictionshallfullycomplywithTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,Sections799Aand845ofthePublicHealthServiceActandRegulationsissuedpursuantthereto(45C.F.R.Parts83and86).ThispolicyandprocedureisadoptedbytheBoardtoassisttheinstitutionsinsuchcompliance.

Seealso: TBRPolicies6:01:00:00&6:03:00:00(recitedaboveinthisHandbook). TBRGuidelineP-080,Complaint&InvestigationProcedure.https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/discrimination-harassment-complaint-investigation-procedure

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Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicyAA-108https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/AA-108.pdf

FreedomofSpeechandExpression:

TBRPolicy1:03:02:60https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/freedom-speech-and-expression

ThispolicyreflectsthecommitmentoftheBoardofRegentsandtheinstitutionsitgovernstofreedomofspeechandexpressionforallstudentsandallfaculty.

Seealso:TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--DPolicySS-121https://tcatdickson.edu/sites/default/files/media/2020-08/SS-121.pdf

FeesandRefunds:

TBRGuidelineTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology--080https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/fees-and-refunds

ThisguidelinecomplimentsandimplementsprovisionsofGuidelineB-060(Fees,ChargesandRefunds),relativetotheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-s.AllprovisionsofB-060shallotherwiseremainineffectfortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-s.ThepurposeofthisGuidelineistoensureuniformadministrationoffeesandrefundsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-s,andtoestablishrelatedproceduresbetweentheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-sandLeadInstitutions.

StudentScholarships,Grants,Loans&FinancialAidPrograms:

TBRPolicy3:04:01:01https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/student-scholarships-grants-loans-financial-aid-programs-tennessee-colleges-applied

ThispolicycoverstheestablishmentofandparticipationinstudentscholarshipandfinancialaidprogramsbyTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.

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TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSSENIORSTAFF&BOARDMEMBERS

TBRSeniorStaffFloraW.Tydings,ChancellorMikeBatson,ChiefAuditExecutive,System-wideInternalAuditRussDeaton,ExecutiveViceChancellorforPolicyandStrategyDannyGibbs,ViceChancellorofBusinessandFinanceLanaHamilton,ViceChancellorforAcademicsBrianLapps,GeneralCounselHeidiLeming,ViceChancellorforStudentSuccessRickLocker,CommunicationsDirector,CommunicationsSonjaMason,BoardSecretaryKimberlyMcCormick,ViceChancellorforExternalAffairsLanaHamilton,ViceChancellorforAcademicsWendyThompson,ViceChancellorOrganizationalEffectiveness

TBRBoardMembersTheHonorableBillLee Governor

MaryLouApple 6thCongressionalDistrict

MilesA.Burdine 1stCongressionalDistrict

EmilyDollar StudentRegent

GregoryDuckett 9thCongressionalDistrict

MarkGill At-Large,MiddleTennessee

KennethGoldsmith FacultyRegent

YolandaS.Greene 4thCongressionalDistrict

WestonWamp 3rdCongressionalDistrict

JoeyHatch 7thCongressionalDistrict

CharlesHatcher Ex-OfficioRegent,CommissionerofAgriculture

MikeKrause Ex-OfficioRegent,ExecutiveDirectorTHEC

RobertPepper FacultyRegent

BarbaraU.Prescott 8thCongressionalDistrict

EmilyJ.Reynolds ViceChair,At-Large,MiddleTennessee,2017-2021

PennySchwinn Ex-OfficioRegent,CommissionerofEducation

LeighA.Shockey At-Large,WestTennessee

DanniB.Varlan 2ndCongressionalDistrict

ThomasA.H.White AtLarge,EastTennessee


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