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Student Rights and College Policies

Student Rights and College Policies

Student Rights  

Students have the right to an encouraging classroom environment. Students and instructors should work together to create an environment of trust and mutual respect. 

 All students at Northeast Mississippi Community College have the following rights: 

  • Students have the right of respect from all instructors and staff at the College, regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification (Civil Rights Compliance).  
  • Students have the right to expect certain practices from their instructors. These include establishing clear course objectives and requirements through the use of the syllabus, clearly stating grading scales and criteria, evaluating students fairly, holding regularly scheduled office hours, acknowledging student contributions to an instructor’s academic work, and protecting students’ intellectual freedom.   
  • Students have the right to file complaints. Complaints may concern inappropriate instructor conduct, incompetence in oral communication, scheduling of exams other than at the authorized examination times, failure to provide disability accommodations, grading grievances, and other such issues. Students should bring any complaints to the attention of the instructor, departmental head, and/or the Vice President of Instruction (academic matters) or Vice President of Students (non-academic matters) (see process below) as soon as possible.  
  • If you are a student who has a concern about unwelcome sexual behavior or sexual harassment, disregard the steps outlined below and immediately schedule an appointment with the Title IX Coordinator or with any College administrative officer (non-confidential resources), or for confidential resources, with the Counseling Center to discuss your concerns and identify possible courses of action. 

If a student has a complaint about any other aspect of a course, such as a classroom environment, the instructor, the course’s grading system, or class activities (including online and out-of-class activities), please follow the procedure outlined in the Student Catalog under the section “Complaints & Grievances”. 

Student Responsibilities

Student responsibility occurs when students take an active role in their learning by recognizing they are accountable for their academic success. 

Responsible students take ownership of their actions by exhibiting the following behaviors. They:

  • demonstrate academic integrity and honesty.
  • attend and participate in classes, labs, and seminars, prepared and on time.
  • complete the assigned work promptly with attention to quality of work.
  • avoid making excuses for their behavior.
  • communicate carefully and respectfully with instructors, peers, and other members of the college community.
  • are engaged learners who dedicate sufficient time outside of class to college work.
  • act in a civil manner that respects the college learning/social environment and complies with college policies outlined in the student catalog.
  • utilize college resources and seek help when needed.
  • respect diverse ideas and opinions.
  • identify, develop, and implement a plan to achieve their educational goals.
  • become familiar with the academic policies, curriculum requirements, and associated deadlines as outlined in the catalog.
  • are responsible for any communication disseminated through the College website, the official College email address, or Canvas, the Learning Management System.


Student Pregnancy Rights  

  • Pregnant students cannot be barred from activities enjoyed by fellow students, including but not limited to: club memberships, academic programs, and intramural activities.
  • Pregnant students should not be barred from utilizing campus housing and upon the birth of her child, should be permitted to make her own decisions about off-campus housing.
  • Pregnant students cannot have their academic or athletic scholarships revoked due to pregnancy or be subject to penalties regarding any other types of financial aid.
  • Professors and other staff may not punish pregnant students as a result of a medically necessary absence.  Concessions must be made to re-take tests and complete other assignments if necessary.
  • Instructors cannot penalize a student because of his or her parenting status.
  • Recipients of scholarships, athletic or otherwise, are to be fully informed of their Title IX rights.  Coaches or other school officials who fail to fully inform students are to be deemed negligent.
  • Athletic directors or coaches may not bully students into abortion threatening loss of future or present opportunity.
  • Campus Title IX offices are responsible for ensuring this law is followed.
  • Student problems and concerns must be addressed in a timely manner to ensure an uninterrupted education.
  • Failure to provide these protections to students must be reported.

 

Students may conduct the following personnel regarding pregnancy rights:

Title IX Coordinator - Liz Calvery    662.720.7334   lrcalvery@nemcc.edu

Director of Counseling Services - Leigh Ann Stewart  662.720.7192  lastewart@nemcc.edu

VP of Student Services - Ray Scott  662.720.7235  jrscott@nemcc.edu