STUDENT SERVICES

CONTACT PERSON
Dean: Andrew T. Hanson, PhD
e-mail: ahanson@lcsc.edu
Division Office: RCH 112
Phone: 792-2218
Fax: 792-2314; 1-800-933-LCSC (5272)
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/studentservices

OVERVIEW
The philosophy of Student Services is that student-centered, student-focused services contribute to the overall success of each LCSC student. Student Services’ function is to identify qualified students to enroll at the College and help provide the support necessary to facilitate both the enrollment process and the transition to college life. Networking and partnering with all members of the campus community, the goal of Student Services is to promote academic and personal success.
Student Services is made up of 12 key service units:

1. Admission/Registrar
2. Career and Advising Services
3. Center for New Directions
4. Counseling Center/Health Services
5. Financial Aid
6. International Programs
7. Judicial Affairs
8. Native American/Minority Student Services
9. New Student Recruitment
10. Student Activities/Campus Recreation
11. Tech Prep
12. TRiO Academic Services

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM
The Dean of Student Services serves as the official Chair of the Student Development curriculum, which includes co-curricular classes (e.g., student government internships) and student success classes including “Introduction to College Studies,” “New Student Orientation,” and the courses provided by the TRiO program.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Each spring semester, faculty and staff may apply for grant monies to assist student groups with special projects and/or travel. A portion of student fees is allocated to the category of Institutional Development and is used to augment selected educational activities. These funds are to be used solely to enhance the educational experience of students enrolled in any Lewis-Clark State College program.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation is a required program for all new, degree-seeking students. The program is scheduled during the week immediately preceding the beginning of the Fall and Spring terms. Students can earn one college credit by registering for SD 107 - New Student Orientation (or SD 307 for transfer students) and attending the half-day’s activity. At New Student Orientation, students are provided with information about key campus services. Students are also introduced to faculty members who teach in their intended major. Family and friends are treated to special sessions in which they are advised about creating a strong personal support system with and for the new students.

THE MOSS FAMILY FUND
The Moss Family Fund is designated in honor of the late Oma and Van L. Moss. Mrs. Moss was employed by the college for twenty-three years and Mr. Moss was a former faculty member. The Moss Fund program is for students with an emergency/crisis. The temporary loan is always for $50 with a time limit for repayment of one month. When requesting a loan, the student will sign a repayment agreement. As long as the student is in compliance with repayment they may receive a new loan.

Loan request forms must be approved by the Dean of Student Services or his/her designee. Loans are available to degree-seeking students only.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students have the right to exercise their full rights as citizens without interference or fear of College disciplinary action.

DISCRIMINATION
Students have the right to be free from unlawful discrimination in College programs and activities. Affirmative Action policies designed to eliminate discriminatory practices have been instituted. The College will not exclude any person from participating in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. Incidents of alleged discrimination committed by one LCSC student toward another fall under the provisions of the Code of Conduct (Dean of Student Services). Incidents which allegedly involve discrimination of a student by a member of the College staff fall under the jurisdiction of the Campus Affirmative Action Officer (Human Resources).

SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Students have the right to be free from unlawful sexual harassment on College property or off College property during a College related activity. LCSC will not tolerate sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is generally defined as unwelcome sexual advances, including requests for sexual favors and the verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, especially when submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of a student’s education or employment. Incidents of alleged sexual harassment committed by one LCSC student toward another fall under the provisions of the Code of Conduct (Dean of Student Services). Incidents which allegedly involve sexual harassment of a student by a member of the College staff, fall under the jurisdiction of the Campus Affirmative Action Officer (Human Resources).

RACIAL HARASSMENT
Students have the right to be free from unlawful racial harassment on College property or off College property during a College related activity. LCSC will not tolerate racial harassment. Racial harassment generally includes any behavior, physical or verbal, that victimizes or stigmatizes an individual on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, or national origin. Incidents of alleged racial harassment committed by one LCSC student toward another fall under the provisions of the Code of Conduct (Dean of Student Services). Incidents which allegedly involve racial harassment of a student by a member of the College staff fall under the jurisdiction of the Campus Affirmative Action Officer (Human Resources).

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Students have the responsibility for selecting a major field of study, for choosing an appropriate degree program within the discipline, for planning class schedules, and ultimately for meeting the requirements for his/her degree. The College will provide advisors to assist students in academic planning, but students are responsible for reviewing copies of appropriate academic bulletins and being thoroughly familiar with all academic requirements which must be met for a degree.

Students also have the responsibility to take advantage of the educational opportunities presented by the College, to participate in the learning process in a serious and conscientious manner, and to respect the rights of other members of the College community. Students have the right to have College classes conducted under the following provisions:

1. Faculty will maintain clear connections between advance descriptions of courses and actual content.
2. Faculty will clearly state course goals, testing, and grading which should be intellectually justifiable.
3. Faculty will plan and regulate class time with an awareness of its value for every student and will meet with classes regularly.
4. Faculty will be available to students and will announce and maintain liberal office hours convenient to students.
5. Faculty will model respect for each student as an individual, regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
6. Faculty will strive to generate respect and understanding for academic freedom by students and at the same time protect students from irrelevant and trivial interruptions or diversions.
7. Faculty will insure students the right to raise relevant issues, doubts, or alternative opinions during classroom discussion without concern for academic sanctions.
8. Faculty will be sensitive to students personal or political beliefs expressed in a private manner in connection with course work.
9. Faculty will not disclose student grades or class standing in a classroom situation without the student’s permission.

STUDENT AFFAIRS
Students have the right to a clear statement of their basic rights, responsibilities and Code of Conduct. They have the right to assist in formulating College policy by representation on various College committees. Students also have the right to be represented by a student government. Other student rights and responsibilities outside the classroom include:

1. Students may form, join, and participate in groups which promote the common intellectual, religious, social, economic, political, recreational or cultural life of campus. The College believes group activities to be a positive educational vehicle and recognizes the right of student groups to discuss, express opinions, to assemble, write, and publish within state and federal constitutional guarantees and laws.
2. A student group may be authorized to use College facilities if its officers and a majority of its members are currently enrolled at LCSC.
3. Students and student groups are free to engage in peaceful and orderly protests and demonstrations which do not disrupt functions of the College, subject to reasonable assumptions concerning time, place, and manner. In all cases the educational purpose and process of the College must not be disrupted by
protests and demonstrations.
4. Students who publish student publications under College auspices have the right to be free from unlawful censorship. However, students who publish such documents must observe the recognized canons of responsible journalism, including the avoidance of libel, indecency, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, and the techniques of harassment and innuendo. Student editors and managers may not be removed because of general faculty, administrative, student or public disapproval. They may be suspended or removed from their positions for proper cause by the committee responsible for their appointment.
5. Students who publish student publications which are not sponsored or financially supported by the College may distribute the publications to students on College property subject to reasonable assumptions concerning time, place, and manner of distribution.
6. Students have the right to have access to education records maintained by the College concerning the students. The students may review their own records and challenge the accuracy of the records. Students have the right to have the educational records maintained on a confidential basis with only those College employees with a legitimate need to know having access to student educational records. For further information see the full policy on student records.

STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The Student Right to Know Act requires that institutions receiving Title IV funding disclose certain information, including institutional graduation rates, athlete graduation rates, financial assistance awarded and crime statistics. Specific guidelines exist as to the method and timing for reporting and disclosure to potential students, current students and employees. Institutions are required to provide enrolled students a list of the information to which the students are entitled upon request. The Higher Education Act (HEA) specifically requires that institutions provide the list annually to all enrolled students. The full report can be accessed from the Dean of Student Services web page www.lcsc.edu.

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES ACT
In order to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, and as a condition of receiving funds or other form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program “to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employers” both on the institution’s premises and as part of any of its activities. (Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, Chapter
1). The full report can be accessed from the Office of Student Counseling web page www.lcsc.edu/osl.