Student Rights and Responsibilities • Student Responsibility • Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities • Freedom from Discrimination • Freedom from Alcohol and Drugs • Freedom from Harassment • Freedom from Violence • Student Conduct • Intervention – Grievance Process • Campus Security • Wildlife on Campus • Access to Records • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act • Directory Information STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Admission to IỊisaġvik College carries with it the students’ obligations to conduct themselves as responsible members of the IỊisaġvik learning community. As members of the academic community, students are responsible for studying and learning. IỊisaġvik expects student conduct to be in accordance with traditional Iñupiaq values that address behavior within a community. Students are responsible for fulfilling all program and other requirements and for knowing the information contained in this catalog. All students are expected to know their rights and responsibilities as well as what types of conduct and activities are prohibited. Student rights and responsibilities are outlined in the Student Handbook, available to each student upon admission. Students are required to abide by all regulations concerning campus life and student conduct. ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IỊisaġvik College will make reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to attend classes. Inquiries should be directed to: IỊisaġvik College, Dean of Students, P.O. Box 749, Barrow, Alaska 99723 or by calling 907.852.1823. IỊisaġvik College partners with the Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS) Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Individuals with disabilities, including difficulty learning Math or English, may
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contact Vocational Rehabilitation at 907.852.2448 or 888.734.2448 for appointments or in person at 3210 Brower Street in Barrow. FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION IỊisaġvik College is committed to a policy of education equity. The college admits students, grants financial aid and scholarships, and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disabilities. Any person having inquiries concerning college compliance with regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, is directed to contact the college Human Resources Department at 907.852.1838. FREEDOM FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUGS College policy requires an alcohol and drug-free environment for the benefit of all students and staff. The possession, manufacturing, distribution, sale, transportation, and consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in immediate dismissal from the college. Students enrolled in certain vocational programs may be subject to alcohol and drug testing. FREEDOM FROM HARASSMENT Harassment of any type is expressly forbidden and includes: physical or verbal abuse; sexual harassment; intimidation; or other conduct, including hazing, which unreasonably interferes with, or creates a hostile or offensive learning, living or working environment. Sexual harassment is a form of student or employee misconduct which includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Other forms of harassment include, but are not limited to inappropriate conduct regarding gender, status, race, physical appearance or characteristics. FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE Threatening or intimidating behavior and violence at any IỊisaġvik College facility are unacceptable behaviors and will not be tolerated. Violence includes any action
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