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| Student Handbook Personal Rights Privacy of Student Records Solano College is committed to protecting the right of privacy of all
persons about whom it holds information, records, and files. Access to and
release of such records are restricted to the student concerned, to other
individuals who have been authorized by the student (only with the student's
written consent), to officials within the College, to a court of competent
jurisdiction and, otherwise, pursuant to law. As provided for in the Act, a student's personal information cannot be
released to any other person without the written consent of the student. A
photo identification will be required to access information. Official
student records are kept in the Office of Admissions and Records. The Dean
of Admissions and Records has been designated "Record Officer," as required
by the Act. Under Section 76230 of the Education Code, current and
formerly-enrolled stu-dents have an absolute right of access to their own
records. One exception is that under Section 76231 of the Education Code,
students may waive their right of access to confidential reference letters. Under Section 49061 of the Education code, parents of community
college students do not have a right of access to their children’s student
records, regardless of whether the student is under the age of 18. Also,
under federal law (Section 1232g of Title 20 of the United States Code,
there is a general right of parental access to student records, but not for
college students, regardless of age. Under Section 76244 of the Education Code, a District must make a
“reasonable effort” to notify a student in advance of the production of his
or her records under subpoena. The Student Right-to-Know (SRTK) In conformance with the "Student Right-To-Know Act" of 1990, completion and transfer rate statistics are available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services, and can be viewed at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office website, http://www.cccco.edu, under the listing “Reports and Student Right-to-Know.” CIVIL RIGHTS Other forms of unlawful/prohibited discrimination under federal and state law include discrimination on the basis of race or national origin. Further, the College District, in compliance with State law, will not tolerate behavior by students or staff, which insults, degrades, threatens, stereotypes or otherwise discriminates on the basis of marital status, pregnancy, political activities or affiliation and/or medical condition. In addition, Solano Community College has identified other forms of discrimination not recognized by the Chancellor's Office and the State of California to include veteran status and sexual orientation. Complaints should be filed with the Director of Human Resources. "Title IX" of the Education Amendment of 1972 guarantees the right of students to be free of sex discrimination. This applies to the following: access to courses, counseling and guidance services, treatment of students, access to personal records, athletics, financial assistance and work experience. Student inquiries concerning "Title IX" complaints should be directed to the Director of Human Resources. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 guarantees individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a services, programs or activities conducted by the College or under College sponsorship. To support these rights, it is the responsibility of the College to provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication with individuals with hearing or visual impairments. Complaints should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Building 600. Alternatively, an individual who believes that he or she or a specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a complaint directly with the Federal Department of Education. Affirmative Action Student Equity Academic Freedom — Students The "Hyde Park" area is available seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise reserved. Scheduling of this area must be done through the Office of Student Development prior to the activity. Speech, with or without electronic amplification, shall not interfere with nor disrupt the orderly operation of the College, including classroom instruction, registration procedures, public programs and athletic events. The expression of obscene, libelous or slanderous statements, according to current legal standards, or statements which so incite students as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts on campus premises or the violation of College regulations or the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the College are prohibited. Academic Freedom — Faculty As stated in the Academic Freedom and Tenure, 1969 (Handbook of American Association of University Professors): …academic freedom consists in the absence of, or protection from, such restraints or pressures — chiefly in the form of sanctions, threatened by the state or church authorities or by the authorities, faculties, or students of colleges and universities, but occasionally also by other power groups in society — as are designed to create in the minds of academic scholars (teachers, research workers, and students in colleges and universities) fears and anxieties that may inhibit them from freely studying and investigating whatever they are interested in, and from freely discussing, teaching or publishing whatever opinions they have reached. Since these rights of academic freedom carry responsibilities with them, each faculty member and student should strive to be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinions of others, and must indicate that he or she does not speak, necessarily, for the College. Information on posting materials and conducting fundraising activities is available in the Student Development Office. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment happens to both men and women. In determining whether
conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the circumstances surrounding the
conduct should be considered. Sexual harassment may include one or more of
the following:
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