Student Rights and Responsibilities (verbal, written or physical aggression) that is intended to control or cause, or is capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or harm to oneself or others, or damage to property. Violence includes threats or other conduct that in any way unreasonably interferes with or creates a hostile or offensive learning, living, or working environment. Physical intimidation or harassment may include holding, impeding or blocking free movement, following, stalking, touching or any other inappropriate physical contact or advances. STUDENT CONDUCT
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WILDLIFE ON CAMPUS IỊisaġvik is located on the Chukchi Sea. Occasionally, arctic foxes and polar bears are seen on and around campus. Wild animals are dangerous and unpredictable. Students, staff and visitors are strongly encouraged to maintain a safe distance from them and notify college staff or faculty immediately upon spotting them on campus. College staff will make every effort to warn students of wildlife sighted around campus.
Whether on or off campus, all students are expected to obey all local, state and federal laws. Students are expected to abide by the Code of Academic Conduct and the Code of Social Conduct found in the Student Handbook.
ACCESS TO RECORDS
INTERVENTION – GRIEVANCE PROCESS
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The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean of Instruction, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The college official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the college official to whom the records request was made does not maintain them, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
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The right to ask the college to amend an education record that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students should write the appropriate college official clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the college decides not to amend the record as requested, the college will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his/her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
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The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
The college has found that it is beneficial to intervene quickly in student disputes, disruptive behavior or violations of college policy. An intervention group can be called into session at any time whether or not a complaint has been filed. Every effort will be made to resolve the problem informally and directly with all involved. Please note the Student Handbook for detailed information regarding this process. CAMPUS SECURITY The safety of our students, faculty and staff is of utmost importance. When the college identifies a potential threat or harm to students, staff or property, college administration will immediately take action to ensure safety including, but not limited to: room searches, lock-down, evacuation, or student expulsion. The residential center and main campus utilize a digital surveillance system to ensure the safety of students and their property. Under the federal government’s Campus Security Act, IỊisaġvik College must distribute and make available to students an annual security report containing a description of programs established to support safety, as well as related policies and statistics. This report is available upon request from the college facilities director.
2013 – 2014 Catalog
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