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A record of requests of access, the legitimate interest involved, and action taken and regulations of the State Board of Education as administered by the Department
will be placed in the student’s file for all requests of the file, except those from school of Postsecondary Education. College approval of the application, in turn, represents
officials as noted in paragraph one. the extension of a privilege to join the college community and to remain a part of it so
Inspection of individual student records will be supervised by the appropriate long as the student meets the required academic and behavioral standards of the college
records official, and the student’s file shall not be removed from the designated record system.
official’s office. The student may obtain one unofficial copy of his academic record
with a written request without charge. An unofficial copy is defined as a copy that does B. Each individual student is guaranteed the privilege of exercising his/her rights without
not bear the official seal of the college impressed on the record, but otherwise a true fear or prejudice. Such rights include the following:
copy when released by the college records official. Records officials will not copy or 1. Students are free to pursue their educational goals; appropriate opportunities for
otherwise reproduce copies of official student transcripts and other information obtained learning, in the classroom and on the campus, shall be provided by the College for
from transfer students as official transfer requirements. curricula offered by the College.
2. No disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon any student without the recourse
J. Records Retention and Disposal of due process, except as explained in the following sections.
All records at Southern Union State Community College are retained and disposed 3. Free inquiry, expressions, and assembly are guaranteed to all students provided
of in accordance with policies established by the Alabama Department of Archives their actions do not interfere with rights of others or the effective operation of the
and History and the Alabama State Board of Education. A records disposal schedule institution.
is available for students’ information and inspection in the Dean of Student’s office. 4. Academic evaluation of student performance shall be neither arbitrary nor capri-
cious.
K. Changes in the Policy
This policy statement is subject to change by any additional federal regulations C. The College recognizes the right of students to be provided with a means to have input
or court decisions that may modify and/or negate any portion of these regulations. into the affairs and conditions of their college lives. While the attention of the College
This statement of policy will be published in the future in appropriate college publica- is given to student grievances of all kinds, it should be emphasized that all students are Handbook Student
tions. expected to voice their grievances and make their suggestions through the following
COLLEGE REGULATIONS channels that are provided.
1. College Administration, Faculty, and Staff: The Student Services office is open
Southern Union State Community College is dedicated to the total development of all students to hear all student problems and suggestions. College administrators, deans and
and is confident that its students have developed mature behavior patterns and exhibit high faculty members will hear student problems and assist or refer them to the appro-
standards of honor and personal conduct. The college proposes to treat students accord- priate persons and/or committee. The Residence Hall Coordinator and residence
ing to these beliefs, but also has the responsibility of protecting the individual rights, both assistants are available for residence hall problems.
academic and personal, of its personnel. 2. College Committees: The college appoints committees whose responsibility is to
establish policy. Students are represented on appropriate committees. Students
STUDENT RIGHTS may obtain a list of these committees from the Dean of Students, the Instructional
Deans, Dean of Student Development, the College President, or the Student Gov-
The following statement is made in view of the fact that the College recognizes and desires ernment Association (SGA). All suggestions or complaints should be submitted,
to make provisions for the broadest possible participation of the college community in in writing, to the appropriate committee. The committee will review and make
conducting the affairs of the college. The statement is also intended to provide a means for recommendations to the Dean. The Dean will follow-up with all responsible parties.
hearing the student’s voice in all affairs of the College, ranging from conditions to policy, 3. Student Government Association: Meeting days and hours of the SGA are posted
but also to encourage students to exercise their freedom with responsibility. at the beginning of each semester, and all meetings are open. Any student desiring
to bring a concern to the attention of the SGA may present his/her ideas in writing
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities. Southern Union State Community Col- during the regular business session. The SGA serves as the official governing body
lege is a part of the Alabama College System and adheres to the standards set forth for the and representation for all students.
system. This statement of rights and responsibilities is designed to clarify those rights which
the student may expect to enjoy as a member of the student body of a community college D. General Student Complaints/Concerns
and the obligations which admission to the College places upon the student. Students are provided various opportunities to articulate opinions and to provide
contributions into the evaluative and decision-making process of Southern Union
A. The submission of an application for admission to Southern Union represents a voluntary State Community College. These avenues include the classroom/instructor evalu-
decision on the part of the prospective student to participate in the programs offered by ations, and administrative and services evaluations through the institutional
the institution pursuant to the policies, rules, and regulations of the college and rules effectiveness process; as well as the Student Government Association and other