All rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution of the United States and by the state of North Carolina shall not be denied any student. Furthermore, SCC shall adhere to all of the statutes of the United States and the state of North Carolina.
RIGHTS OF THE LEARNER
Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry, and assembly without restraint or censorship subject to reasonable and nondiscriminatory rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner.
Student performance will be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
Students have the right to inquire about and to propose improvements in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students through established student government procedures, campus committees, and college offices.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Students are free to organize, to join an association or organized club, or propose the creation of new clubs and association to promote students’ program or career interest.
STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of, and access to, student records. FERPA policies are described in more detail in the Student Records-FERPA Policy.
DUE PROCESS
Due process procedures are established to guarantee a student accused of a student code of conduct violation the right to a hearing, a presentation of charges, evidence for charges, the right to present evidence, the right to have witnesses on one’s behalf and to hear witnesses on behalf of the accuser(s), the right to counsel, and the right of appeal. No disciplinary sanctions other than temporary removal from class or activity (only for duration of said activity) may be imposed upon any student without due process.
Release of Students’ Pictures
Surry Community College uses pictures of college activities and students for public information and advertising purposes. Students who do not want to appear in such photographs should notify the Office of Student Services in writing.
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