Academic Information and Campus Regulations

Code of Student Conduct

Morton College assumes that students govern themselves in terms of appropriate behavior with emphasis on self-respect and respect for others. The purpose of the Code of Student Conduct is to provide fair and reasonable rules and procedures to promote educational development and to ensure that students do not engage in conduct that interferes with the mission or the daily operation of the College.

Prohibitions

For the College to carry out its responsibilities and to provide students with the most beneficial educational experience, the following actions have been deemed as violations of the College’s Code of Student Conduct: (This is not an exhaustive list of prohibited conduct, but merely guidelines as to the type and nature of conduct that is prohibited. Any conduct that the Dean of Student Services determines could endanger the safety or security of members of the College community or is harmful to the College environment is also prohibited.)

All forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to circumventing testing and/or assessment procedures, cheating, plagiarism, forgery and alteration or unauthorized use of College documents, records or instruments. (Please see the Academic Honesty Policy below for details.)
Engaging in conduct that interferes with, disrupts or obstructs teaching, the performance of institutional duties or the pursuit of educational, administrative, or other authorized College activities; or occupying College buildings or property after notice to depart has been given.
Abuse, damage, or vandalism (including all forms of graffiti) to, or theft of College property. Unauthorized entry to College facilities. Theft of College property includes theft of College services and products and includes but is not limited to software licensing infringements and illegal copying/downloading of copyrighted materials.
Abuse, damage, or vandalism (including all forms of graffiti) to, or theft of the personal property of a member of the College community on campus or at an official College activity off campus.
Tampering with or disabling fire and safety equipment, systems or posted instructions for their use, as well as causing false alarms of fire or emergency systems; failing to exit College facilities when an alarm is sounded; failing to comply with emergency procedures as directed by College officials or those acting in their stead.
Unauthorized possession or duplication of keys or key cards to College property or passwords to College information technology systems and the distribution of such keys and/or passwords to other persons.
The possession of, use of, or being under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled substances, narcotics, or alcoholic beverages, without an authorized prescription issued by a medical authority, while on campus or at an official College activity off campus; the sale or distribution of illegal drugs, controlled substances, narcotics, or alcoholic beverages while on campus or at an official College activity off campus; the intentional misuse of legally prescribed drugs or medications and/or the sale or distribution of these drugs to other people.
Verbally, in written form, or physically abusing, harassing (including but not limited to harassment on the basis of sex), threatening, assaulting (including but not limited to sexual assault, as defined in the College’s Sexual Misconduct policy) or endangering the health, safety or well-being of any person on campus or at an official College activity off campus. This includes (a) a student who threatens to cause harm to himself/herself, and (b) all conduct or communications that a reasonable person would interpret as a serious expression of intent to cause physical or mental harm to a person or damage to a person’s property.
Hazing, stalking, creating a hostile environment, and any other behaviors which intimidate, threaten, coerce, or endanger the safety of others, or which interfere with the safety of any member of the College community or its guests.
Unauthorized use of College facilities, equipment, and services including but not limited to telephones, e-mail system, internet, computer networks, photocopy machines or fax machines.
Denying a trustee, employee, student or guest of the College freedom of movement or use of the facility.
Loud, abusive or offensive language; loitering; gambling; indecent exposure of the body including but not limited to urination or defecation in public, and lewd or obscene conduct.
The use and/or possession of firearms, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices, fireworks, other weapons or dangerous chemicals on College premises or at an official College activity off campus; the intentional misuse of chemical or flammable
substances normally used in the educational process on College premises or at an official College activity; Firearms are never permitted to be carried on the College campus by students; an enrolled student who may be otherwise authorized to carry a firearm (such as employment as a police officer) is strictly prohibited from bringing his/her weapon on to College premises, or to any official College activity off campus
Smoking within any College facility or within fifteen (15) feet of an entrance, open window, or ventilation intake.
Failure to comply with directions of College officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested.
Unauthorized use of the College’s name or logo or an attempt to defraud another per son through unauthorized representation as an agent of the College.
Abuse of computer time including but not limited to unauthorized entry into a file to use, read or change the contents; unauthorized transfer of a file; unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password; unauthorized use of copyrighted material received or transferred over the network; use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or College official; use of computing facilities to send or receive obscene or abusive messages; use of computing facilities to access obscene Internet sites; use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the College computing system; and use of computing facilities for personal profit or gain.
Inciting, aiding, or encouraging others to engage in a behavior which violates the Student Code of Conduct.
Violation of local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies on campus or at an official College activity off-campus.
Students shall assume responsibility for their own conduct. All students involved in apparent acts of misconduct will have the right of due process as set forth in detail below.
*Please refer to the Student Handbook for the most current information.

Reporting Violations of the Code of Student Conduct

All members of the MC community including faculty, staff and students must work together to protect the integrity of the institution. Together they share the responsibility for reporting violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Except as otherwise provided herein, as in the case of Academic Dishonesty, the following process should be followed for reporting violations of the Code of Student Conduct: Reports shall be made in writing and submitted to the Dean of Student Services. A written report must include the date and approximate time of the violation of, where the violation took place, a brief description of the violation or incident, and the names of witnesses, if any. It is preferred that reports be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours of the alleged violation. Individuals who submit a violation report will be informed that information from their report (including their identity) may be shared with the accused student during the investigatory and/or due process hearing stage.

Academic Honesty Policy

MC treats ethical violations affecting coursework with the utmost seriousness. Cheating of any kind will result in an Academic Penalty and may result in further disciplinary action.

Academic dishonesty in all modes of instruction (in or out of class) includes, but is not limited to:

Copying someone else’s work or answers.
Allowing another student to copy one’s work or answers for assignments.
Using materials or information hidden on one’s person during quizzes and examinations.
Obtaining and using teacher’s editions of textbooks, instructor’s manuals, tests or test answers in an unauthorized fashion.
Providing course materials such as papers, lab data, reports, or answers to be presented by another student as his or her work.
Making up or falsifying information for the purpose of completing an assignment, quiz, exam or presentation.
Taking an exam in place of another student or having someone take an exam in one’s place.
Presenting a paper as a speech in a public speaking course which had been submitted as a paper in another course without first receiving permission from both instructors.
Copying a computer program for unauthorized use.
Breaking into or utilizing College-owned computer files in an unauthorized manner.
Altering a grade sheet or forging a signature on an academic document.
Plagiarism (discussed below in more detail).
Unauthorized and/or unethical use of generative artificial intelligence (discussed below in more detail).

Plagiarism

Although academic coursework often requires students to use and integrate intellectual material gathered from sources, it is imperative that these sources be clearly identified. Plagiarism refers to the act of representing words, ideas, music, images, artwork, data or other intellectual property as one’s own when one did not create them. Submitting one’s own work for credit for more than one course without first receiving permission from the instructors of both courses is “self-plagiarism.” Here are some examples:

Putting one’s name on work one did not produce and handing it in for credit.
Including passages from source material in an assignment without using proper citation, quotation marks (in the case of direct quotations in written work) and a reference to the source.
Including pictures, graphs, statistics or other data in an assignment without citing the source.
Summarizing or paraphrasing any material (not recognized as common knowledge) in an assignment without referencing and citing the source.
Purchasing a paper or other piece of intellectual or creative work, or having someone write or create such, to submit as one’s own work.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI)

Student use of work created by GAI and/or related technologies, without written consent from the instructor (via the syllabus or other direct, written or otherwise recorded communication), is a violation of the code of conduct.

Work suspected of not being fully produced by the person whose name is on it may require additional evidence to demonstrate authorship in order to be eligible for credit.

Class syllabi must include language to guide students in the use of GAI and/or related technologies for coursework. Additionally, syllabi must indicate if and how artificial intelligence detection analysis of student work will be used in the course.

Students should seek clarification and guidance for usage of GAI and/or related technologies in a particular course from their instructor(s).

Reporting Acts of Academic Dishonesty

All members of the MC community including faculty, staff and students must work together to protect the academic integrity of the institution. Together they share the responsibility for reporting acts of academic dishonesty.

Procedures for Handling Acts of Academic Dishonesty

If a student witnesses or learns of an apparent violation of the Academic Honesty Policy, he/she should report the incident to the appropriate faculty. The appropriate faculty member will then meet with the student or students implicated by the(se) witness(es). Alternately, a faculty member who believes he or she has detected academic dishonesty on his or her own will meet with the student or students in question to discuss the situation. In all cases, the following procedures will apply:

If the faculty member determines there is evidence of cheating, the faculty member will determine the Academic Penalty as it pertains to the course in question. The academic penalty includes but is not limited to a failing grade for the assignment and/ or a failing grade for the course are the most likely Academic Penalties.
The student’s recourse for an Academic Penalty is to follow the Grade Appeal process.
The faculty member will then document the violation and the Academic Penalty on an Incident Report and forward a copy of this report to the appropriate academic dean.
The appropriate academic dean will forward notification of the incident and course level penalty to the Dean of Student Services.
The Dean of Student Services will meet with any of the principal parties necessary to determine whether further disciplinary action (over and above the Academic Penalty) is necessary. Such actions including but not limited to probation, suspension, or administrative withdrawal from an academic major may result. The imposition of further disciplinary action based on a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy is subject to the Due Process procedure set forth herein.
*Please refer to the Student Handbook for the most current information.

Disciplinary Action

Students shall assume responsibility for their own conduct. In keeping with the educational purposes of the College, disciplinary action, other than an action requiring dismissal, shall be intended to be developmental rather than punitive. Unless otherwise provided herein, a student violating the rules and regulations of the College may be subject to any of the following disciplinary actions depending on the nature and severity of the incident, the student’s previous conduct record, the developmental needs of the student, the level of accountability and responsibility taken by the student, the interests of the community and those impacted by the conduct, any other aggravating, mitigating, or relevant factors. All disciplinary actions will be issued in writing.

Official Warning — Written notification that the student has committed an act(s) of misconduct and warning that another offense may result in the imposition of a more serious sanction.
Disciplinary Probation — A disciplinary status which does not interfere with the student’s right to enroll in and attend classes, but which includes some restrictions, requirements, referral for professional aid or assistance as determined by the individual case, all which will be in writing.
Restitution — Reimbursement for damage to property including the cost of replacement of parts and/or labor.
Record Restriction — Restricting a student from utilizing an official record or service of the College (examples include but are not limited to transcripts, registration, etc.) until the student’s obligation has been met.
Suspension — Separation from the College that denies the privilege of continuing enrollment for a definite period of time after which the student may be eligible to return. Suspension may include withdrawal from one or more classes. Students who are suspended for disciplinary reasons will still be held responsible for all tuition and fees incurred. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
Dismissal — Permanent separation from the College.

Disciplinary action will not be made part of the student’s permanent academic record, but will become part of the student’s confidential record maintained by the Dean of Student Services. These records will be made available to prospective employers or academic institutions only when a student has signed an authorization for a disciplinary background check.

Due Process

Disciplinary action against students may be initiated by any member of the College community by filing a complaint in writing to the Dean of Student Services. Upon receipt of a complaint or a report of misconduct, the Dean of Student Services will initiate a disciplinary action investigation by (a) interviewing the complainant and/or the persons who filed the report and who are identified in the complaint and/or report, notifying the implicated student, in writing, of the misconduct charge, (c) requesting to interview and (d) interviewing the implicated student. The implicated student may decline to be interviewed. Thereafter, the Dean of Student Services may file formal charges of misconduct. If the Dean of Student Services declines to file charges they must immediately notify the complainant and the person who filed report. The complainant and report filer may file charges within five (5) calendar days of the Dean of Student Services decision not to file charges.

Any student formally charged with committing an act of misconduct will be subject to the disciplinary procedure. All students are guaranteed the right of due process. The Disciplinary Board will conduct hearings for students accused of violating the Code of Student Conduct using the following procedures:

The student shall be notified that he or she is accused of violating a specific regulation. The notice shall provide a statement of facts that are of sufficient particularity to enable the student to evaluate the charge.
The student shall be notified that he or she may elect one of the following four (4) courses of action. The student must communicate his/her choice to the Dean of Student Services in writing within seven (7) calendar days of the student receiving notice of the misconduct charge. In the event the student fails to make a timely selection, the process will continue as though the student selected choice (2)(a).
1. The student may admit the alleged violation and place in writing to the Dean of Student Services any relevant and/or mitigating factors the student would like the Dean of Student Services to consider in evaluating the appropriate action. The Dean of Student Services will then decide on the appropriate action and notify the student of said action in writing within five (5) calendar days of the meeting. The student, however, is entitled to appeal this disciplinary action to the Disciplinary Board.
2. The student may deny the alleged violation and request a hearing before the Disciplinary Board.
3. The student may admit the alleged violation and request a hearing before the Disciplinary Board.
4. If the student is involved in either civil or criminal proceedings arising out of the same incident giving rise to the violation of the Code of Student Conduct, the student may plead “no contest” which means he/she neither admits nor denies the allegations but will accept the disciplinary action as decided by the Dean of Student Services.
When the student requests a hearing before the Disciplinary Board the student must submit to the Dean of Student Services information including the student’s name, address, e-mail address, and phone number.
At least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the hearing of the Disciplinary Board, the student shall be entitled to:
1. A written notification of the time and place of the hearing.
2. A written statement of charges with sufficient particularity to enable the student to prepare the necessary defense.
3. A written notification of how the alleged violation was reported and by whom it was reported.
After receiving notice of the alleged violation but prior to the hearing date, the student has the right to ask questions of the Dean of Student Services regarding the disciplinary process and possible sanctions that could result. The student must put his/her request for such a meeting in writing to the Dean of Student Services.
At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing before the Disciplinary Board, the student must submit to the Dean of Student Services relevant documentary evidence relating to the conduct violation that the student intends to introduce at the hearing, a list of witnesses the student intends to call at the hearing, and the student’s preferred outcome.
The student has the right to request a change in the date and/or time of the hearing if he/she is unable to attend due to a legitimate reason which constitutes good cause to change the meeting and submits the request in writing to the Dean of Student Services three (3) working days prior to the scheduled hearing. The Dean of Student Services will decide if the request is warranted. Only one (1) change in date and/or time will be granted.
The complainant and the person who filed the charges shall be present at all parts of the hearing and present his or her charges to the Disciplinary Board in the form of (a) presenting opening and closing statements, (b) testifying, and (c) calling witnesses on his or her behalf.
The complainant may have advice during the hearing from an individual from within the College community selected by the complainant, including, an attorney. The complainant must provide the Dean of Student Services the name of the advisor at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the hearing. The advisors participation is limited to offering advice. The advisor cannot participate in the hearing on behalf of the student.
The student shall be entitled to appear in person and be present at all parts of the hearing and present his or her defense to the Disciplinary Board in the form of (a) presenting opening and closing statements, (b) testifying, and (c) calling witnesses on his or her behalf. (Students are responsible for contacting their own witnesses to appear at the hearing.)
The student may have advice during the hearing from an individual from within the College community selected by the student. Representation by legal counsel is allowed in disciplinary hearings at which the College is utilizing an attorney. In this case, the student will be notified that the college intends to utilize an attorney within ten (10) calendar days of the hearing. The student must provide the Disciplinary Board Chair the name of the advisor and/or legal counselor at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the hearing.
If the student elects not to appear, the hearing shall be held in his or her absence.
The student or his/her legal representative shall be entitled to question the witness(es) through the Disciplinary Board Chairperson. At no time will conversation between the alleged offender and the alleged victim occur within the hearing.
The student shall not be required to testify against himself or herself.
The student shall be entitled to an expeditious hearing of his or her case.
At the onset of the case, the Disciplinary Board will introduce all Board members present, describe the alleged violation, identify the possible sanctions, and describe the hearing process.
A decision of the Disciplinary Board will be communicated to the student through the Dean of Student Services within ten (10) calendar days of the final hearing.
The decision of the Disciplinary Board shall state that the student has the right to appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Board. If the student appeals, any decision by the Disciplinary Board shall be held in abeyance until the case has been reviewed. The student must notify the Dean of Student Services of his or her intention to appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Board within fourteen (14) calendar days of issuance and transmittal of the decision to the student.

Disciplinary Board

The Disciplinary Board will consist of six (6) members as follows:

two (2) students
two (2) faculty members
two (2) administrators

The Student Government Association will recommend the two (2) student members of the Student Government Association who will serve on the Disciplinary Board. The Dean of Student Services will select the two (2) faculty members and two (2) administrators from a pool of volunteers. A secretary will be provided to the Committee through the office of the Provost.

Every member of the Disciplinary Board is obligated to excuse himself or herself from service if he/she believes he is not qualified to evaluate a particular complaint, if he/ she believes he/she could not render an objective opinion, or if he/she is aware of a potential conflict of interest.

The Disciplinary Board will hear all cases under due process procedures. It should seek all facts in the case and may request witnesses from the faculty, staff and/or the student body. The Disciplinary Board will determine the discipline to be imposed, if any.

Accurate and complete records shall be kept of all hearings by the Dean of Student Services office and made available to a Review Committee in case the decision of the Disciplinary Board is appealed.

Appeal

The action of the Disciplinary Board shall be final unless the accused student exercises his or her right to an appeal to the Provost in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of the decision of the Disciplinary Board. The Provost shall immediately provide a copy of any appeal to the complainant.

The College may also appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Board if it is of the opinion that the decision was manifestly unfair to the College community. The College may exercise its right to appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days of the decision of the Disciplinary Board. The Provost shall immediately provide a copy of any appeal to the Respondent. The College shall follow all appeals procedures and limitations followed by the respondent.

The issues to be reviewed on appeal shall be limited to whether: (a) the sanction is appropriate; (b) the proper due process procedures were followed; and/or (c) additional pertinent information is available which was previously not available as of the date of the hearing. If the student presents new information, the complainant may file a written response thereto within five (5) calendar days of the filing of the appeal.

If the student submits an appeal, the Provost will appoint a Review Committee, consisting of senior college leadership, to study the action taken by the Disciplinary Board. The Review Committee will consider the record of the hearing together with any written material in the file and the written appeal and any response thereto.

Every member of the Review Committee is obligated to excuse himself or herself from service if he/she believes he is not qualified to evaluate a particular complaint, if he/she believes he/she could not render an objective opinion, or if he/she is aware of a potential conflict of interest. If the Review Committee and the Disciplinary Board disagree, the final decision will be made by the President.

No Retaliation

The College does not tolerate retaliatory behavior of any kind. While it may be understandable that students may express frustration or disappointment, if the Disciplinary Board does not find in their favor, behavior deemed by the Dean of Student Services to be retaliatory in nature may result in the imposition of sanctions.

Exigent Circumstances

Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the College may remove any member of the College community when that person poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of any other member of the College community. In these situations, it is expected that the individual would exercise reasonable judgment when responding to such an emergency. Campus Safety involvement shall be elicited and campus administrators should be immediately informed. Where there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of any member of the College community, the administrator and Campus Safety personnel present each have the authority to: (a) impose an immediate temporary suspension; or (b) immediately restrict access to designated areas of the campus, upon any member of the College community who, in the sole judgment of the Administrator, poses a threat to the safety or well-being of any member or guest of the College.

Removal of College faculty and staff is subject to the terms of their respective collective bargaining agreement.

Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure

Students are encouraged to file feedback, both positive and negative, regarding any policy or practice at the college. The purpose of the procedure is to ensure students the opportunity to express their concerns regarding their relationship, as a student with members of the College’s administration, faculty, or staff and to comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These procedures are designed to cover complaints and grievances, as well as any alleged discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, and membership in any other protected class, with respect to the conduct of the College’s administration, faculty, and/or staff. (Please refer to the Reporting Procedure in the Code of Student Conduct for complaints about the conduct of students.)

Applicability

These procedures apply to all registered MC students, regardless of academic program. Former students, who are no longer enrolled at the college, but who are within the 30 college-business day reporting allowance may also use this complaint and grievance procedure.

MC encourages open dialogue and requests that students first attempt to address their concerns with the personnel specifically involved in the situation. When this approach is not feasible, the following formal complaint procedures are the requisite method to filing a complaint, grievance, and appeal.

A student who is not satisfied with the results of his/her Academic Grade Appeals to the respective faculty member may advance his/her appeal to either the Dean of Arts and Sciences or the Dean of Career and Technical Education.

The following complaints, grievances or feedback are to be submitted to Director of Human Resources who serves as the college’s Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator:

Sexual Harassment/Hostile Environment on the basis of sex;
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; and
Affirmative Action compliance

The following complaints, grievances or feedback are to be submitted to the Dean of Student Services:

Code of Conduct Complaints, including plagiarism;
Non-academic Complaints regarding unprofessional behavior;
Requests for 100% refunds.

Students who are uncertain as to whom to address their complaints may direct them to the Dean of Student Services.

Procedures

Students will not suffer any retaliation from filing a complaint against any area of the institution. All students should feel confident in that all concerns will be taken seriously and researched to determine all the facts of the situation. All complaints should be in writing, contain the date and approximate time, and location of the offenses, identify any witnesses to the offense, describe the offense in sufficient detail for the reviewer to launch his/her investigation, identify the redress sought by the student, filed within a reasonable amount of time of the event giving rise to the complaint, and directed to the persons identified above who are responsible for receiving and investigating certain categories of complaints.

All complaints will cycle through the following process:

A student wishing to file a complaint must complete the Student Feedback form and requisite summary of complaint statement.
The student must then attach the summary to the completed Student Feedback form and submit to the Dean of Student Services via the Academic Advising office located on the 1st floor of B building.
The Dean of Student Services will then initiate an investigation into the situation, unless the complaint involves an allegation of Sexual Harassment/Hostile Environment on the basis of sex involving a member of the faculty or staff as the alleged harasser.
In cases involving an allegation of Sexual Harassment/Hostile Environment on the basis of sex involving a member of the faculty or staff as the alleged harasser, the Director of Human Resources or his/ her designee shall investigate the matter as set forth in the applicable Board Policies and consistent with relevant Collective Bargaining Agreements and institutional HR practices and assess the complaint as being (i) sustained (facts support a finding that the allegation is true), (ii) unfounded (facts support a finding that the allegation is not true), or (iii) not sustained (it cannot be determined whether the allegation is true, as there is insufficient and/or conflicting facts, thus the benefit of the doubt must be given to the wrong-doer), and issue a written decision regarding the complaint.
With respect to complaints investigated by the Dean of Student Services, once the investigation is complete, the complaint along with the Dean of Student Services assessment of the complaint as being (i) sustained (facts support a finding that the allegation is true), (ii) unfounded (facts support a finding that the allegation is not true), or (iii) not sustained (it cannot be determined whether the allegation is true, as there is insufficient and/or conflicting facts, thus the benefit of the doubt must be given to the wrongdoer), will be for warded to an ad hoc committee selected by the Dean of Student Services for review and recommend-ed action.
The committee will review the Dean of Student Services assessment of the com-plaint and recommend action on the complaint in writing to the Dean of Student Services.
The Dean of Student Services will consider the committee’s recommendations and issue a decision on the complaint in writing to the student.
In matters investigated by the Dean of Student Services, the student should expect to receive a written response sent via the U.S. mails within 30 college-business days from the date the complaint was made and received, unless applicable law requires a shorter response time.

If the student seeks to appeal the decision of the committee, the student must submit, in writing, his/her desire to appeal and the basis of the appeal within ten (10) college business days of the mailing of the college’s written response. Any appeal will be forwarded to the Provost, who will consider the same and render a final decision regarding the complaint.

Academic Load and Classification

The following outlines the status of a student based on the number of semester hours he/she is registered for:

Full-time— 12 or more semester hours.

Part-time— Less than 12 semester hours.

A student may not enroll in more than 19 semester hours at one time (nine semester hours during the summer) without approval from an Academic Advisor. Students required to maintain a specific academic load to be eligible for various types of financial assistance or other programs should contact the Financial Aid Office for regulations regarding the necessary course load.

First year or freshman —A student who has earned 0 to 29 semester hours of credit.

Second year or sophomore —A student who has earned between 30 to 59 semester hours of credit.

Credit Hour Policy

Morton College Credit Hour Definition:

Morton College’s assignment and award of credit hours to courses and programs conforms to commonly accepted practices in higher education and is in keeping with the federal definition of the credit hour.

A credit hour at Morton College is the amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates either one hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct facutly instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week fro approximately fifteen weeks or one academic semester. Equivalent credit is awarded for classes taught in the traditional (face-to-face) and alternative formats, such as online or hybrid classes.

Morton College also awards credit for the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time, or at least an equivalent amount of work for other activities as established by the institution, and consistent with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) policy, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading toward the award of creit hours. Morton College determines the appropriate awarding of academic credit across all programs in conformity with this policy, and in conformance with accepted practices in higher education.

Assessment of Student Learning

The purpose of assessment is to improve curriculum, student learning and College services. Academic course assessment is based on a process in which faculty have identified objectives for specific courses and programs and employs a wide variety of measurements to determine that students are achieving educational goals. Academic general education assessment is used to verify that students are acquiring the academic foundations they will need to enhance their quality of life and become life-long learners. College services are assessed to ensure that those services are meeting the needs of learners.

Enrollment in Developmental Courses

To help students achieve their educational goals, the College adheres to a policy of required placement testing and fulfillment of developmental course(s). All students who are degree-seeking, in a transfer track or enrolled in a certificate program requiring English or math must complete placement tests. Based on test results, students placing into developmental English or math courses must begin taking these courses within the first 12 semester hours of study at the College. Some registration restrictions may occur based on test results. For more information, see the Placement Testing section below which is located in the Student Services chapter in this catalog or contact the Placement Testing Center at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2358.

Grading Policy

At the end of each semester, students can access grade reports online at Morton College’s Web site (morton.edu). Only final grades are entered on a student’s academic record and used in computing the student’s GPA. Only 100-level courses and above are used to determine the GPA

Grade-Point Average (GPA)

GPA is used to determine eligibility for graduation, the Dean’s List, President’s List, Academic Honors List, scholastic awards, athletics and other purposes. The GPA is determined by multiplying the number of semester hours attempted for each course by the grade points earned and then dividing the total by the number of semester hours attempted (quality points divided by quality hours). Computation of the grade average excludes credits earned by proficiency, for which no grade is earned; grades of “P,” “U,” “V” and “N” and grades earned at other institutions.

Grade Legend
Grade		Grade Points
A	Excellent	4.00
B	Good	3.00
C	Average	2.00
D	Poor	1.00
F	Failure	0.00
P	Pass	0.00
U	Unsatisfactory	0.00
V	Audit	0.00
I	Incomplete	0.00
N	Course in Progress	0.00
W	Withdrawal	0.00

Class Attendance

The attendance policy for each course is outlined in the course syllabus distributed by the instructor on the first day of class. Instructors may consider tardiness and absences as factors when determining student achievement. Students are responsible for making arrangements with their instructors to complete coursework missed due to absences.

Final Exam Week

Morton College has instituted Final Exam Week to allow adequate and structured time for students to demonstrate mastery of learning. The schedule for exam week is listed in the Academic Calendar for the year and in the Course Schedule for each semester.

Semester Calendar

Morton College is on the semester system with the academic year divided into 3 sessions, fall, spring and summer. Fall and spring semesters consist of 2, 16 week semesters. The summer semester consists of 5 or 8 week sessions.

Grade Appeal Procedure

Student grades as reported by faculty are considered final. In the event a student desires to appeal a grade, the following process will be followed:

Within 10 school days of the grade being made available to the student portal the student must notify in writing via e-mail to the faculty member and copy (cc) the Department Chair and Academic Dean of their dispute with the posted grade. Students are solely responsible for replying to all correspondence on a timely basis.
The student must initiate a discussion with the course instructor and try to reach an agreement with respect to the course grade.
After discussion with the course instructor, if a student does not reach an agreement with the faculty member’s decision, the student must appeal in writing to the appropriate academic dean within 5 additional school days.
Subsequently, the dean will review the appeal and consult with the faculty member about the student’s course grade.
If the dean and faculty member cannot resolve the situation, the dean will convene, within 5 school days, a committee comprised of three full-time faculty members who will meet to discuss the dispute and reach an appropriate resolution.
If the committee convened by the dean fails to reach a satisfactory resolution, then the faculty member or the student may, within 5 school days, appeal in writing to the Provost.

The Provost will review the appeal and render a decision. The decision made by the Provost shall be deemed final

Prior Learning Policy

The Prior Learning Policy allows students to translate knowledge and skills acquired outside the classroom into college credit. Students may be granted up to 30 credit hours in this program. Petitions for Prior Learning and requests for additional information are available at the Academic Advising Center and from the appropriate academic Dean. Prior Learning credit cannot be used to satisfy the Morton College academic residency requirement.

A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit earned through Prior Learning may be applied toward graduation requirements. All other graduation requirements also must be met.

In accordance with state regulations, no grade receive through Prior Learning is recorded for course credit. The student’s academic record will indicate only that credit has been established. The student is responsible for finding out if such credit will transfer to another college or university and if it will be applied to a specific degree or certificate program. Prior learning credit for those pursuing a transferable degree (ASD, AFA, ALS, and AA) can only be used to satisfy graduation requirements. Transferability of prior learning credit is not guaranteed.

Proficiency Examination

Proficiency examinations are open to students who meet the requirements through previous course work, experience or a combination of both. Examinations may be taken in certain courses or programs upon petition by the student. Please note that not all courses are eligible for proficiency examination. Proficiency examinations may be taken only with the approval of the instructor and the appropriate academic Dean. Credit is given if the student passes a proficiency examination; however, no letter grade is given.

Proficiency exams may not be taken to improve a grade, remove a failure or replace an incomplete.
Proficiency exams may not be taken before the student is admitted to Morton College.
Proficiency exams may not be taken more than once for a given course.
Proficiency examinations must be completed in proper course sequence for each discipline. Once a student has received credit for a particular course, either through enrollment or proficiency, he/she may not apply or receive credit for a lower-level course in that sequence. For example, after receiving credit in OMT 250, one may not apply for proficiency credit in OMT 102.
A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit earned through proficiency may be applied toward a degree for graduation requirements. Only one-third of the semester hours of credit required for a certificate program may be earned through proficiency.

Portfolio Evaluation

A portfolio evaluation is another way of illustrating how experience correlates with course objectives. A portfolio evaluation requires the student to prepare a portfolio documenting relevant information on experiences and background and then have a conference with the appropriate faculty member. Examples of supporting documentation include professional licenses and certifications earned relevant to course objectives for which credit is sought. The instructor and the appropriate academic Dean will determine the student’s eligibility for credit.

College Level Examination and Advanced Placement Programs

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a national program that grants college credit through examination. Students who have taken a CLEP exam must submit an official examination report (in a sealed envelope from the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) to Morton College’s Office of Admissions and Records. Students should discuss the CLEP option with an Academic Advisor prior to registering for classes at Morton College.

High school students who have taken an Advanced Placement (AP) Test conducted by CEEB may have their official test results sent to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Official AP/CLEP scores will be evaluated to determine coursework equivalencies at Morton College. Students may earn up to 45 credit hours through AP. Students may not use AP/CLEP to improve a grade, remove a failure or replace an incomplete. All coursework equivalencies earned through AP/CLEP credit will be posted on the student’s academic history on the student portal. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to learn how credits earned through AP/CLEP may be applied to a degree or certificate of completion.

Currently, the AP exams, course equivalences and credits awarded and accepted are evaluated on an individual basis by the appropriate academic dean.

NOTE: Students transferring to other schools are advised to check with the transfer school to determine its policy toward credit by examination.

International Baccalaureate and Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy

Students can earn college credit through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program by submitting their IB transcript to the Office of Admissions and Records for evaluation. Credit awarded for successful examination scores will be posted on the student academic record.

The institution also recognizes the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and the Illinois State Biliteracy Commendation for high school students who have demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language. Students who have earned this recognition can earn college credit by submitting their official high school transcripts reflecting the Seal. Credit awarded will be posted on the student academic record upon receipt of official transcript.

Military Service Credit

Military veterans who have served at least one year of active duty and have been honorably discharged are eligible for four semester hours of credit in physical education to be applied to their academic record. A copy of the DD214 (separation papers) must be on file with the Office of Admissions and Records so this credit may be applied. Additional credit may be granted for military training and experience listed on Joint Services Transcripts (JST) for service members in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard and on the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts for service members of the Air Force. Official transcripts are to be sent electronically to the institution for evaluation. Students who have completed college level courses through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, the United States Army Fund or the American Council on Education should also submit official copies of their records for evaluation. Veteran students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor to discuss how their credits apply to their program of study.

Receipt of Credit

To receive credit, a student must meet the following criteria:

A fee for each course must be paid when a student applies for a proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation. This fee covers the cost associated with taking the examination or being evaluated. The fee is not refunded to a student failing to qualify. In certain cases, the Illinois Veterans’ Grant may pay the fees of Non-Traditional Learning credit. Veterans should consult the Director of Financial Aid.
A student must be admitted and enrolled in courses at the institution in order to receive prior learning credit. Degree seeking students are required to complete fifteen (15) credit hours before prior learning credits are applied to the academic record. Conversely, students who are certificate seeking must earn ¼ or 25% of the credit required of their certificate at the institution before prior learning credits are applied.

Transcript

All students are encouraged to request their transcripts online. Morton College has authorized Parchment as the provider for the managing, processing, and delivery of all transcripts.

Request for official transcripts can be made:

Online:

Students who last enrolled at Morton College within the past 3 years can log into their Panther Portal and request transcripts through Panther Central -> Academic Profile Link. Unofficial transcripts can be viewed here.

By Mail or In Person:

This format is only available to students whose last enrollment at Morton College occurred prior to 1992.
Students who have earned credits prior to 1992 can contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2484, or email admissions@morton.edu with requests.

There is a nominal fee for all requests. All financial obligations to the college must be met before requests will be honored.

Electronic Transcripts

It is the responsibility of the requestor to verify whether the recipient accepts electronic transcripts but most do.

Requests can be made 24/7 via our secure site.

E-mail notification available when transcripts have been processed and received.

The ability to track the progress of the transcript.

The ability to upload additional documents that must accompany the transcript.

Note: Unofficial transcripts are NOT available through the Parchment Exchange service. Students can print an unofficial transcript from their Panther Portal or request one at the Office of Admissions and Records (valid Photo ID required).

Policy Release of Transcripts or Diplomas with Student Debt.

The Office of Admissions and Records/Registration is solely responsible for filling official transcript and diploma requests.

When the Office of Admissions and Records/Registration receives a diploma or a transcript request, the student’s record will be reviewed for any transcript or diploma holds, whether financial or administrative. Typically, if a hold exists, the transcript or diploma will not be released, except if a student is requesting a transcript to be released to another college, university, employer or prospective employer or one of the armed forces of the United States.

However, if it is a financial hold, the student must contact the Cashiers Office and resolve the delinquency. For an administrative hold, the student may or may not be required to take action to the remove the hold. If the hold is removed, the transcript or diploma can be released and the student will be charged the transcript or diploma fee. If the hold is not removed, the request will be canceled and the student will not be charged for the transcript/diploma request or be issued a refund if the payment had already been processed.

Acción Afirmativa / Igualdad De Oportunidades

En cumplimiento de las leyes federales y las leyes del estado de Illinois, Morton College no discrimina por razón de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual, edad, estado civil o discapacidad en sus políticas de empleo, ingreso, o educación.

Morton College es una institución educativa y empleador comprometido a un ambiente de trabajo y aprendizaje diverso, multi-cultural, y multi-étnico. Morton College también se ha comprometido a asegurar que los estudiantes con habilidades limitadas de inglés no encuentren obstáculos en el ingreso o la participación en programas educativos

Cualquier pregunta se debe dirigir al Coordinador de la Sección 504/ Título IX, Ronald Lullo, Morton College, 3801 S. Central, Cicero, Illinois 60804, (708) 656 -8000, extensión 2298. Los estudiantes deben también revisar el Procedimiento sobre el tra-mite de Quejas disponible en la página 44 de este catálogo.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Policy

In compliance with Illinois and Federal law, Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability in its educational, admissions, or employment policies. Morton College is an educational institution and employer committed to a diverse multi-cultural, multi-ethnic learning and work environment. Morton College is also committed to ensuring that students with limited English-speaking skills will not encounter barriers in admission or when participating in educational programs. Individuals with questions regarding discrimination should contact the Section 504 Coordinator/Title IX, Morton College, 3801 S. Central Avenue, Cicero, Illinois 60804, (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2299. Students should also review the Student Complaint and Grievance Information as outlined on page 47 in this catalog.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus

Morton College promotes and maintains a healthy, drug and alcohol free learning environment and workplace. The College complies with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances to which it is subject, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Morton College prohibits the use, possession, distribution, dispensing and manufacturing of illicit drugs or alcohol on Campus property, including buildings, grounds, in College vehicles or any College-leased facility. Anyone on campus under the influence of drugs or alcohol is subject to appropriate sanctions consistent with local, state and federal laws, and may include incarceration and/or monetary fines. Incidents involving students referred to the campus disciplinary system will follow the procedures outlined in this chapter. Incidents involving employees will be processed in accordance with applicable laws and labor-management agreements.

Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act

Confidentiality of Student Records

Morton College is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and its amendments, and provides the following annual notice of rights accorded students under this law.

Information Available for Inspection

As outlined in FERPA, Morton College students have the right to inspect and review information contained in their official educational records within 30 days of the day the college receives a request for access. Such records include information on academic grades, application for admission, college and secondary school transcripts, student placement, financial aid and other materials. Students wishing to inspect their records should submit a written request to the Coordinator of Student Record Services in the Office of Admissions and Records. The Office of Admissions and Records will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. For other information, contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2401.

Information Unavailable for Inspection

As outlined by FERPA, students may not inspect or review the following:

Financial information submitted by their parents.
Confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions, employment or job placement.
Honors to which they have waived their rights of inspection and review.
Educational records containing information about more than one student (in this example, the student may see only the part of the record pertaining to themselves).

The College is not required to allow students to inspect or review confidential letters and recommendations placed in their files before January 1, 1975, if those letters were collect-ed under established policies of confidentiality and used only for the purpose collected.

In addition, students may not inspect or review student records kept by instructors or College staff that are in their sole possession and which are not accessible or have not been revealed to any individual, except a temporary substitute. Also, students may not review records maintained separately for on-campus law enforcement or employment records, except those positions requiring student status and for alumni records.

Guidelines for Releasing Information to Others

Morton College will not release to any individual or agency, nor permit them to access, the educational records of a student except directory information without the student’s written consent. This restriction does not apply to:

Morton College administrators, faculty, staff or other school officials demonstrating a legitimate educational interest.
State and federal offices requiring specific institutional reports.
Agencies or officials presenting a judicial order or subpoena.
Persons needing to protect the health or safety of a student or other people in an emergency.

Student directory information may be made public, at the discretion of the College, without the written consent of a student under the following conditions:

The College must publicly announce its intention to make directory information available.
The type of information it will disclose.
The procedure a student can follow to deny in writing the right of the College to publish this information.

Directory Information

Morton College defines directory information as a student’s name, address, telephone number, dates of attendance, major, awards and degrees received. The College may disclose any of these items unless a student submits a written request to withhold directory information to the Office of Admissions and Records. This request is valid for up to one academic year (July through June) and must be renewed each academic year, if the student so desires.

Procedures for Amending Records

If a student believes that information in their educational record is inaccurate or misleading, he/she may submit a written request for its amendment to the Dean of Student Services. If the College does not approve the student’s request to amend the educational records, the student will be notified within a reasonable amount of time of their right to request a hearing. If the outcome of this hearing is unsatisfactory to the student, he/she may then submit a written explanation stating their point of view. This will be made part of the educational record.

Ferpa Complaints

Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Morton College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-5920

Freedom of Information Act

Morton College acknowledges that the inspection and dissemination of public records must reflect an appropriate balance among the needs of the College for administrative purposes, the protection of the privacy of individuals and the legitimate interests of the public. To comply with the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the College will be made available as required. Inquiries regarding this Act should be directed to the Office of the President.

Chronic Communicable Disease Policy*

Morton College is dedicated to promoting and maintaining a healthy environment for students and employees. Consequently, the College places a high priority on the need to prevent the spread of chronic communicable diseases on campus. Chronic communicable diseases include those diseases and conditions which have been declared by the Center for Disease Control to be contagious, infectious, communicable and dangerous to the public health. The College is committed to educating students, employees and the community at large about chronic communicable diseases.

* Because of possible changes in medical knowledge or legal requirements, the College reserves the right to modify this policy.

Preventative Measures

Laboratories used in a teaching context, such as those required in biology courses, should be safe experiences. Given the fact that the existence and identity of those with some chronic communicable diseases, such as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) or a positive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antibody test, may not be known, procedures for the decontamination of environmental surfaces and objects soiled by blood or body fluids will be adopted and implemented. Laboratory courses requiring exposure to blood, such as finger pricks for blood typing or examination, will use disposable equipment. Lancets or other blood- letting devices will not be reused or shared. No student will be required to obtain or process the blood of others in a laboratory used in a teaching context. Students or faculty in allied health programs required to obtain or process the blood of others in a clinical context, and campus personnel who may be exposed to blood or body fluids, such as those giving first aid, will follow the appropriate guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control.

Smoke-Free Campus

All buildings on the Morton College campus continue to be designated as non-smoking areas as well as the grounds, parking lots, and College vehicles.

In accordance with the Smoke Free Illinois Act, 410 ILCS 82/1 et seq. (the “Act”), which prohibits smoking in any public place or any place of employment, smoking is prohibited at Morton College. No tobacco products may be sold or given out as complimentary items on Campus.

The purpose of this No Smoking Policy is to provide a healthy, clean, and safe environment for all students, staff, and general public who use College facilities. This policy recognizes that smoking is a matter of individual choice that should not infringe on the rights and desires of other individuals.

Morton College Campus Police Officers may issue citations starting at $50 for first-time offenders, $100 for second-time offenders and $250 for each additional citation. In addition, the College may refer students who violate this Policy to the appropriate Dean for disciplinary procedures pursuant to the Student Handbook. College employees may be subject to discipline pursuant to the policies and procedures applicable to their employment. Violators will be disciplined through regular administrative channels within their division at the College.

Questions or violations should be reported to the Campus Police Office.

Children on Campus

For the safety of children on campus, children may not accompany students to class, tutoring or testing sessions. Also, children may not be left unattended on the campus grounds, whether in college buildings, extension centers or at any college event.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Items

Morton College is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal items.

Hostile Environment/ Sexual Harassment (Title Ix)

Morton College will not tolerate any behavior by administrators, faculty, staff or students which constitutes sexual harassment. For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment will be defined as the following:

unwelcome sexual advances,
request for sexual favors, and/or
other verbal or physical conduct or written communication of an intimidating, hostile or offensive sexual nature where
– submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as term or condition of the student’s status in a course program or activity;

– submission or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as a basis for academic or other decisions affecting a student; or

– such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational experience or creating a hostile or offensive academic environment.

Morton College complies with the law concerning United States Education Amendments of 1972, Public Law No. 92‑318, 86 Stat. 235 (June 23, 1972), codified at 20 U.S.C. sections 1681 through 1688, which states:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

All faculty, staff, administrators, and students will be held accountable for compliance with these policies. Violations may lead to disciplinary action to include suspension or termination. Complaints should be filed with:

Anayeli Fuentes

Title IX Coordinator

3801 S. Central Avenue

Cicero, IL 60804

(708) 656 -8000, Ext. 2299, Room 247B

Sexual Offender Registration

Pursuant to applicable state and federal laws pertaining to sex offender registration, sex offenders who by law must register with law enforcement officials and who are students and/or employees of Morton College must also register with the Morton College Campus Police Department. The Morton College Campus Police Department is a keeper of information regarding registered sex offenders who are Morton College students and/or employees. Please direct all inquiries regarding information about said registered sex offenders, to the College Campus Police Department.

Medical Marijuana Policy

Medical marijuana which is prescribed for healing purposes is prohibited at Morton Community College even though there may be state laws which permit its use. This policy shall prevent Morton Community College as a post-secondary education and restrict or prohibit the use of medical cannabis on its property.

Concealed Carry Policy

Employees full and part time and volunteers of Morton College are prohibited from carrying a firearm or weapon while acting in the course and scope of their employment or duties, either on or off campus property, regardless of whether the employee has a license to carry a firearm or weapon. This prohibition does not apply to those employed as a law enforcement officer or peace officer or to those who have the written approval of the Executive Director of Operations to carry a firearm or weapon while on duty.

This Policy applies to all employees, students, persons conducting business including individuals visiting the Morton College Campus as defined in this Policy. Visitors include, but are not limited to, prospective students, former students and their respective families.

No vehicle owned, leased, or otherwise under the control of Morton College may be used to store or carry a firearm or weapon, except as otherwise provided in this policy.

Any employee found to have carried a weapon or firearm onto the property of Morton College knowingly, or found to be carrying a weapon or firearm under circumstances in which the employee should have known that he or she was in possession of a weapon or firearm, may be subject to discipline up to and including, but not limited to, immediate termination of employment, subject to such other employment rules or regulations in place.

Any individual found to have carried a weapon or firearm onto the property of Morton College knowingly, or found to be carrying a weapon or firearm under circumstances in which the individual should have known that he or she was in possession of a weapon or firearm, may be subject to administrative action by Morton College and possible arrest and prosecution. Violations of this Policy may result in referrals to external law enforcement agencies.

Annual Crime Statistics and Security Report

Morton College is committed to informing the community of the obligations concerning crime and safety as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To obtain a copy, please visit the Morton College Police Department, Building C, Room 119 or call (708) 656 -8000 Ext. 2200 or morton.edu.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program

The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (345 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires Morton College to implement programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and use or distribution of illicit drugs both by Morton College students and employees both on its premises and as part of any of its activities. An email notification is sent out to all students and employees on an annual basis as a reminder of these programs, policies and disciplinary procedures, consequences for violations(internal, federal, and state legal penalties), health risks, and prevention and treatment options. The Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Annual Information document can be found on the college’s website.