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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy:
The Joint Operating Committee has the authority and responsibility to establish reasonable rules and regulations for the conduct and deportment of students of the school.  At the same time, students are afforded rights and responsibilities while they attend the CCCTC Practical Nursing Program. The student’s rights and responsibilities are determined to be consistent with the law.

Student Rights:

1. The non-discrimination policy applies to all practical nursing students.
2. No student will be deprived of equal treatment, equal access to the educational program, due process, a presumption of innocence, and free expression and association.
   1. No student shall be required to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information concerning:
   2. political affiliation
   3. mental and psychological problems potentially embarrassing to the student or his/her family
   4. sex behavior and orientation
   5. illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating and demeaning behavior (nursing students are required to have criminal record and child abuse reports on file).
   6. critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships
   7. legally recognized privileged and comparable relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers
   8. income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

without the prior written consent of the student, if emancipated or over eighteen (18) years of age, or without the prior written consent of the parent for those under eighteen years of age.  However, such survey, analysis or evaluation may be conducted on a wholly voluntary basis, provided that the student and his/her parent have been notified of their rights and of their right to inspect all materials related to the above.

Student Responsibilities:

1. The student is responsible to attend school regularly, put forth a conscientious effort in the classroom and clinical work, and to conform to school rules and regulations.
   
   
2. It is the responsibility of the student to not interfere with the education of his/her classmates.
   
   
3. It is the responsibility of the student to respect the rights of teachers, students, administrators, and all others who are involved in the educational process.
   
   
4. The students need to be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conduct themselves accordingly.
   
   
5. The student should be willing to volunteer information in matters relating to the health, safety and welfare of the school community and the protection of school property.
   
   
6. The student is responsible to be aware of and comply with state and local laws.
   
   
7. The student must not use indecent or obscene language.

Corporal Punishment:
No person employed or engaged by this district may inflict, or cause to be inflicted, corporal punishment upon a student.  Reasonable force may be used in the following instances: to quell a disturbance, to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects, for the protection of persons or property, or in self-defense.

Expulsion from School:
The administration shall have the authority to initiate action, which may lead to the termination of the student if the student violates rules of conduct in the school and/or affiliating agencies.  The student is entitled to an informal hearing between the student, coordinator, and vocational director.  The Complaint Process policy will be followed and ultimately a formal hearing may be required if resolution isn’t reached early in the process.  A majority vote of the entire Joint Operating Committee is required to expel a student related to violation of rules of conduct.
Termination due to academic and/or clinical failure is governed by the policies of the Practical Nursing Program, which are approved by the Joint Operating Committee and implemented by the nursing coordinator and faculty.

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