Student Handbook/Catalog 2020 – 2021 · 2020. 8. 24. · Student and Employee Handbooks, from the...
Transcript of Student Handbook/Catalog 2020 – 2021 · 2020. 8. 24. · Student and Employee Handbooks, from the...
1
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
2
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.
3
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
4
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]
5
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.
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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.
12
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.
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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:
17
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.
18
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.
TransferfromanotherNursingProgram
19
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
20
*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
21
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.
22
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
23
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.
24
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.
25
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)
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
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:
31
• 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.
32
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
33
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:
34
• 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.
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
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:
39
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.
40
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
41
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.
42
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
43
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.
44
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
45
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.
46
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
47
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
48
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
B. EnvironmentalHealth&Safety
49
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.
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
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.
54
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
55
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;
56
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
57
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
58
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.
59
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
60
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.
61
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.
62
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:
63
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
64
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
65
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;
66
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.
VisitorsonCampus
67
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
68
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
69
• 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
Programpricesforfull-timestudents
70
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
71
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
72
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
73
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
74
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
75
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
76
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
77
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
78
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
79
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
80
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
81
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
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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
88
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.
89
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.
90
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.
91
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.
92
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.
93
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
94
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
95
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
96
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
97
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
98
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
99
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
100
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.
101
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.
102
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
103
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
104
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.
105
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.
106
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
107
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
108
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.
109
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.
110
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
111
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.
112
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