General Procedures

Student Email

Students are assigned SRTC student email accounts. SRTC student email is the official form of communication between the College and the student.

Receiving of Flowers/Gifts

The offices of Southern Regional Technical College will not receive flowers or gifts to be delivered to students.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items are located in the Student Affairs Office. Items will be kept for only thirty days.

Health Services

As a nonresident school, Southern Regional Technical College expects students to secure medical services through a private physician. In case of a serious accident or illness, Southern Regional Technical College will refer a student to the nearest hospital for emergency care. It is understood that the student or parent will assume full responsibility for cost of such emergency care at the hospital including ambulance charges if, in the opinion of College officials, such service is necessary.

Housing and Food Facilities

No housing facilities are provided by Southern Regional Technical College. It is recommended that students obtain information regarding housing through local newspaper advertisements and real estate agencies. A snack area is located in most facilities. Students may leave campus for lunch or dinner if they choose.

Campus Store (Bookstore)

Bookstore locations and hours of operation are as follows:

Bainbridge Campus: - Student Wellness Center
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Moultrie Campus: Veterans Parkway - Building A.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Thomasville Campus: Building A.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Tifton Campus: Building C.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Book Refunds

There are no refunds for used books. Books that are soiled, scratched, marked in, or altered in any way from new books are considered used. Book refunds are handled through the office where they were purchased. Requests for refunds must be made within 15 days of the date of purchase and the receipt showing proof of purchase is required. Books and other items that have been marked in cannot be returned to the bookstore.

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center located on the Bainbridge Campus is open to all currently enrolled students of SRTC. A student ID is required for entry. Students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct when using the facility.

The Student Wellness Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am until 8:00pm.

Campus Safety and Security

Southern Regional Technical College is committed to providing a campus which is free from any kind of criminal activity or violence that could result in injury to employees or students or destruction of State property. It is also SRTC’s practice to maintain a Safety and Security Committee to be responsible for gauging the potential for threats and developing procedures to guard against these threats. SRTC has a Threats Management Procedure and maintains a “no-tolerance” policy concerning threatening or hostile behaviors on College property. The College upholds current Georgia weapons laws. It is the responsibility of all employees and students having knowledge of any threat or potential violence to report it immediately to their supervisor, instructor or member of the Safety and Security Committee. In the unlikely event of a life threatening situation, employees and students are empowered to contact 911 and to notify proper law enforcement authorities. In concurrence with Cleary Act, annual crime statistics are compiled and available to students and employees. The Annual Campus Security Report is available upon request in the Admissions Office and on the College web site: www.southernregional.edu.

To ensure that students and College employees are notified of emergencies or other important information in a timely manner, Southern Regional Technical College has implemented a rapid communication system. In addition, students may review the College’s web site in the event of an emergency. An appropriate message box will be displayed on the home page whenever important information must be communicated to students and College employees.

Emergency Procedures

Classroom instructors have emergency procedures and evacuation maps in each classroom and lab near the door. Students are required to follow the directions of the classroom instructor during all emergency drills or an actual emergency situation. Emergency procedures include intruder alerts, evacuation drills (fire, bomb, and chemical), and natural disaster (tornado, earthquakes, and hurricanes). Emergency drills will be conducted so that the faculty and students will be thoroughly familiar with the correct alert notifications (sounds) and procedures. The drills will enhance the probability that the appropriate procedures will be taken during an authentic emergency.

School Closing Due to Hazardous Weather Conditions

Announcements concerning the closing of SRTC due to hazardous weather conditions will be made on through the College’s Emergency Communication System, the College Website, and the official College social media pages.

Safety

Students should exercise all safety precautions given by the instructor regarding the use of College equipment in the laboratory. Students are not to use any equipment except under the supervision of the instructor. It is desirable that no accidents occur, but should an accident occur, regardless of how minor, students should report it to their instructor immediately. All students are covered by an accident insurance policy. However, any medical expenses incurred will be the student’s responsibility. Instructors will submit an accident report to their supervisor in the event of an accident. Students are also taught proper safety procedures as related to hazardous materials, and blood-borne and airborne pathogens. A procedure concerning these subjects is in place and strictly enforced. Please help in maintaining a safe campus by notifying your instructor of any dangerous conditions that exist or of any unsafe practice being conducted.

Eye Protection

Each department has a specific policy regarding eye protection which is appropriate to that department. This policy is reviewed every semester during program orientation and in the presentation of the safety program to students. In certain programs with a higher risk of eye injury, written and/or performance exams may be used and documented. All necessary safety equipment for eye protection for faculty, staff, students, and visitors shall be furnished when observing or participating in certain courses of instruction.

Accident Insurance

In all classes at Southern Regional Technical College, safety is stressed; however, should a student be involved in an accident, regardless of how minor it may be, he/ she must report the accident to his/her instructor. All students enrolled at SRTC are covered by an accident insurance policy. In the event a claim is filed, this insurance will only pay a portion of the expenses and the student is responsible for any balance not paid by the accident insurance policy.

Uniforms

Students enrolled in Health Occupations, Automotive Technology, and Cosmetology classes are required to wear uniforms. These are usually ordered in the first semester so they can be on hand for the second semester. Each department has regulations and requirements as to what constitutes a “full uniform,” the time frame for ordering, and the uniform appearance and condition. The Southern Regional Technical College uniform codes are given below:

Outstanding Achievement

President’s List

1. Be in good academic standing.

2. A full-time student who has completed 12 or more semester credit hours. (Full-time status does not

include learning support or transient coursework.)

3. Earns a grade of “A” (4.0 GPA) in all coursework attempted.

Dean’s List

1. Be in good academic standing

2. A part-time student who has completed 9-11 semester credit hours.

3. Earns a grade of “A” (4.0 GPA) in all coursework attempted.

Merit List

1. Be in good academic standing.

2. A full-time or part-time student who has completed 6 or more semester credit hours

3. Earns a grade of “A” or “B” (3.5-3.99 GPA) in all coursework attempted.

Attendance & Withdrawal Procedure

The educational programs at SRTC reflect the requirements and standards that are necessary for future successful employment in business and industry. Students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes for which they are registered. For purposes of federal Title IV financial aid, Southern Regional Technical College does not require attendance. Any attendance requirements for specific courses will be stated in the course syllabus. The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to be able to demonstrate that federal aid recipients established eligibility for federal aid by participating in academic related activities for all enrolled course work.

Participation includes completing activities such as submitting assignments, taking exams/quizzes, interactive tutorials, in-class participation, or computer-assisted instruction, and more. Students enrolled in online courses are expected to participate in the online class by completing assignments, contributing to online discussions, and/or initiating contact with a faculty member for assistance and/or tutoring. Logging into the online class does not establish student enrollment and participation in the course. Students must establish enrollment and course participation each semester before financial aid funds are disbursed. Student attendance and/or participation will be monitored for the first seven (7) calendar days of each term. To remain on the class roster, all enrolled students are required to attend at least one class session during the first seven (7) calendar days of each term. Monitoring attendance and/or participation beyond the seventh day is at the instructor’s discretion.

No Show Status

Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Instructors will monitor attendance through the first seven (7) calendar days of each academic term. Students who do not establish presence (attendance/participation) in at least one class session will be reported as a ‘No Show’ for the course and if applicable, tuition will be adjusted, and financial aid reduced accordingly.

Refunds

To receive a 100% refund, the students must complete the online withdrawal form located in the student’s MySRTC Okta by clicking on the icon labeled “Student Initiated Withdrawal” which submits to the Registrar’s Office OR email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@southernregional.edu from their student email account by the close of business on the seventh calendar day of the term.

Students who withdraw from a course after the end of the seventh calendar day of the term shall receive a grade of ‘W’ and shall receive no refund of tuition and fees. In instances where students are administratively dropped from the course(s) because of nonpayment, the student must contact their instructor to request reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

Official Withdrawal

Students who wish to officially withdraw from an individual course(s) but remain enrolled in other courses must complete the online withdrawal form located in the student’s MySRTC Okta by clicking on the icon labeled “Student Initiated Withdrawal” which submits to the Registrar’s Office

Students who would like to officially withdraw from all courses are strongly encouraged to consult with their Academic Advisor and the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing. Withdrawing from a course may negatively impact academic status, financial aid eligibility and account balance. The student’s official withdraw date will be the date the student initiates the withdrawal with the College. Students who wish to withdraw from all courses must complete the online withdrawal form located in the student’s MySRTC Okta by clicking on the icon labeled “Student Initiated Withdrawal” which submits to the Registrar’s Office OR email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@southernregional.edu from their student email account.

Southern Regional Technical College is required to determine the amount of earned and unearned portions of financial aid as of the date the student ceased attendance based on the amount of time the student spent in attendance or participation. Up through the 60% point in each semester, a pro rata schedule is used to determine the amount of funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60% point in the payment period or period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Title IV funds the student was scheduled to receive during the period.

Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment students need to contact their high school counselor in order to withdraw from any course(s). The high school counselor will be expected to contact a Southern Regional Technical College High School Coordinator to process the withdrawal request. Active high school students will not be withdrawn without confirmation from their high school counselor.

Unofficial Withdrawal

Students who stop attending class but do not officially withdraw are considered to be unofficially withdrawn. All students who unofficially withdraw before the midpoint of the term will be assigned an unofficial withdrawal date identified as the 50% point of the term. Students with documented participation beyond the midpoint of the term may be assigned a later withdrawal date.

Students who disagree with the midpoint calculation and can provide evidence that their participation extended past the 50% point, can submit an appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students have up to 10 days to challenge the return of federal aid due to a reported lack of participation. Once the appeal is received, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will review the appeal within 10 days and notify the student and the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office will notify the student of any adjustments made to his/her account and aid eligibility. The College will adjust its portion of the student’s ‘earned’ Title IV based on the College’s Return to Title IV Policy.

Students who stop attending class, but do not formally withdraw, may receive a grade of ‘F’ and could face financial aid and/or Satisfactory Academic Progress repercussions in the upcoming semesters. Unless otherwise specified in a program/course of attendance procedure as required by the program accreditation/licensing agency, students will not be withdrawn by an instructor for attendance.

Last Date of Academically Related Participation Guidelines

The last date of academically related participation (LDA) is to appropriately assess the academic standards and financial eligibility for students. The LDA will be documented by the instructor/faculty. An academically related activity is demonstrated through active participation (simply logging into an online class is not considered active participation). Academically related activities include, but are not limited to the following:

Physically attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor and students;
submitting a current academic assignment;
completing an exam, an interactive tutorial, or computer-assisted instruction;
participating in an online discussion within a course; or,
Initiating contact with a faculty member to ask questions or receive assistance about the academic subject studied in the course.

A student should not assume that nonattendance constitutes an official withdrawal.

No student will be withdrawn during the last two weeks of an enrollment period. A student who is withdrawn prior to the end of the withdrawal period, may have their financial aid award recalculated in accordance with federal Title IV regulations. Students who voluntarily withdraw or are withdrawn by the instructor will receive a W for the course.

Course instructors will be responsible for withdrawing through Bannerweb any student who violates the course Attendance Statement. Additionally, course instructors will be responsible for withdrawing any student within 14 consecutive calendar days of the last date of attendance. When calculating consecutive calendar days, calculations should include all weekdays and weekends, regardless if a class session occurred during that day or not. This information will be included in the course Attendance Statement.

This procedure applies to all students regardless of delivery method.

Students who have been withdrawn from a program of study must reapply for admission.

Below are the courses that require attendance:

Emergency Medical Services

EMSP 1010
EMSP 1160
EMSP 1530
EMSP 1540
EMSP 2510
EMSP 2520
EMSP 2530
EMSP 2540
EMSP 2550
EMSP 2560
EMSP 2570
EMSP 2710
EMSP 2720

Medical Assisting

MAST 1170

Radiologic Technology

RADT 1320
RADT 1330
RADT 2340
RADT 2360

Respiratory Care

RESP 2090
RESP 2100
RESP 2180
RESP 2190
RESP 2200

Surgical Technology

SURG 1010
SURG 1020
SURG 1030
SURG 2110
SURG 2120
SURG 2130
SURG 2140

Medical Laboratory Technology – NOTE: As of Fall 2023: Clinical Laboratory Program will be known as MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

MLBT 2090
MLBT 2100
MLBT 2110
MLBT 2120
MLBT 2130

Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomy

PHLT 1030*
PHLT 1050 **

PCA/NA

NAST 1100
NAST 2100

Health Information Management

HIMT 2460

Licensed Practical Nursing

PNSG 2010
PNSG 2030
PNSG 2035
PNSG 2210
PNSG 2310
PNSG 2220
PNSG 2320
PNSG 2230
PNSG 2330
PNSG 2240
PNSG 2340
PSNG 2250
PNSG 2255
PNSG 2410
PNSG 2415

Associate of Science in Nursing

RNSG 1920
RNSG 1931
RNSG 1940
RNSG 1950
RNSG 1960
RNSG 2910
RNSG 2930
RNSG 2941

Graduation

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) extends its congratulations to all who have completed a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit.

To be eligible for graduation, a student must:

Complete all courses in degree, diploma, and certificate programs of study with a grade of “C” or higher in order to satisfy program, graduation, and transfer requirements. (Effective Summer 2016)
Earn a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in his/her program of study and earn a minimum of 25% of credit hour requirements at SRTC.
Meet any other program specific requirements, which have been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Complete the graduation application with his/ her advisor using the online graduation request form. The student may choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony or graduate in absentia. A graduation fee is assessed to the student’s account upon receipt of the graduation application.
Satisfy all financial obligations to Southern Regional Technical College prior to participating in the Graduation Ceremony, prior to degree, diploma, or certificates being mailed, and before a degree, diploma, or certificate transcript will be issued.
Meet all the graduation requirements after applying for a specific term. The administration will review the student’s records and will approve the student for graduation if all academic and other requirements have been met. If the requirements are not met, the student must reapply for graduation and a new application and graduation fee is required.

GED students are eligible for graduation upon completion of items 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Students are eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony within one year following the completion of their program of study.

Honor Graduates

Students with a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher will be recognized as honor graduates and may wear an honor sash during the Graduation Ceremony. Students who meet all graduation requirements for a degree, a diploma, or a certificate have an opportunity to celebrate that achievement through the Graduation Ceremony. Academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for candidates to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.

Students Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct Code

Southern Regional Technical College exists to educate its students; to advance, preserve, and disseminate knowledge; and to advance the public interest and the welfare of society as a whole. Essential to such purposes is an orderly climate of academic integrity, of rational and critical inquiry, of intellectual freedom, and of freedom of individual thought and expression consistent with the rights of others. To the end that such a climate may be established and maintained, the College and each member of the College community have reciprocal rights and obligations. It is the obligation of the College to insure orderly operation, to preserve academic freedom, to protect the rights of all members of the College community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others, and to impose disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives.

The Vice President for Student Affairs has jurisdiction over the enforcement procedures of the Code of Conduct.

Membership in the College community confers upon students certain rights and requires certain responsibilities which are defined below. It is expected that students understand and exercise their rights, fulfill their responsibilities, and respect the rights of others. The College is expected to insure these responsibilities and accord these rights to students. Knowledge of these rights can help students avoid the sanctions prescribed for a breach of responsibilities. Unfamiliarity with the following does not excuse students from carrying out their responsibilities as members of the College community.

Student Rights

Students shall, upon their request, have a right through Student Affairs to be heard in matters which affect their rights and responsibilities.

Students shall have the right to take stands on issues, to examine and discuss questions of interest, and to support legal causes by orderly means which do not disrupt College operations or interfere with the rights of others.

Students shall have the right to freedom of expression by word or symbol as long as it does not materially or substantially interfere with the orderly operation of the College or with the rights of others. This right of expression does not protect lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct and/or expression.

College authorized student publications and communications shall be guaranteed the rights inherent in the concept of “freedom of the press.” All publications shall be subject to the canons of responsible journalism, including the avoidance of libel, avoidance of indecency or obscenity, undocumented allegations, and techniques of harassment and innuendo.

The Student Council and all student organizations approved by the College administration may meet on College premises provided that they make reservations in accordance with the rules and regulations for room and space reservation. Students and/or student groups may not make reservations in their names for outside groups or organizations to use College space.

Only the Student Council and student organizations approved by the College administration have the right to invite and hear any person of their own choosing for the purpose of hearing the person’s ideas and opinions. The President of the College or the authorized representative may cancel a speaker’s reservation where there is clear and present danger that the appearance would threaten the orderly operation of the College. Such cancellation shall be communicated to the sponsoring organization.

Students shall have the right to have their academic and disciplinary records kept confidential subject to existing law. No official records shall be kept which reflect any alleged political activity or belief of students. No official records of students shall be available to unauthorized persons within the College or to any person outside the College without the express written consent of the student involved except under legal compulsion.

Students shall have the right to due process when accused of any violations of College regulations or conduct code as outlined in this Catalog-Handbook.

Student Code of Conduct

Part of the mission of Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is to provide learner-centered and high-quality services, courses, and programs through both traditional and distance delivery methods at both on-campus and off-campus locations. In so doing, SRTC provides opportunities for intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. SRTC students assume an obligation to act in a manner compatible with the College’s commitment to student success. SRTC recognizes our responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to growth. With these principles in mind, SRTC establishes this Student Code of Conduct.

Definitions

Faculty Member: any person hired by SRTC to conduct teaching, service, or research activities.
Hearing Body: as defined by the SRTC Student Disciplinary Procedure.
Member of the College community: any person who is a student, faculty member, contractors, College official, or any other person(s) involved with SRTC involved in the community or employed by the College.
Policy: the written regulations of SRTC as found in, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct, Southern Regional Technical College Catalog and Student Handbook, the SRTC Policy Manual, and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual.
Student: all persons taking courses at SRTC, including full-time, part-time, dual enrollment, joint enrollment, non-credit, and credit. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with SRTC are also considered “students.”
Technical College Official: any person employed by the Technical College performing assigned administrative responsibilities on a part-time, full-time, or adjunct basis.
Technical College Premises: all land, buildings, vehicles, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or controlled by SRTC (including adjacent streets and sidewalks)

Procedure

Proscribed Conduct : Any student found to have committed any of the following types of misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in the SRTC Student Disciplinary Procedure.

Academic

Academic Misconduct Definitions
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Aiding and Abetting Academic Misconduct:
Knowingly helping, procuring, or encouraging another person to engage in academic misconduct.

Cheating:

Use and/or possession of unauthorized material or technology during an examination, or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade such as tape cassettes, notes, tests, calculators, computer programs, cell phones and/or smart phones, or other electronic devices.
Obtaining assistance with or answers to an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade from another person with or without that person’s knowledge.
Furnishing assistance with or answers to an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade to another person
Possessing, using, distributing or selling unauthorized copies of an examination, computer program, or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.
Representing as one’s own an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade created by another person.
Taking an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade in place of another person.
Obtaining unauthorized access to the computer files of another person or agency and/or altering or destroying those files.
Obtaining teacher edition textbooks, test banks, or other instructional materials that are only intended to be accessed by College officials, College administrator, or faculty member.

Fabrication: The falsification of any information or citation in an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.
Plagiarism:

Submitting another’s published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one’s own without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference.
Submitting as one’s own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material.
Submitting as one’s own original work material that has been produced through unacknowledged collaboration with others without written release from collaborators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers numerous ways to support a student’s education. However, the misuse of generative AI tools impedes the intellectual growth of our students. Presenting work generated or materially modified by AI without the course instructor's permission constitutes academic dishonesty. Using generative AI in a way that violates a course syllabus will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Although permissible artificial intelligence use on student work may vary across courses and instructors, there are institutional principles for AI use in any coursework:

a. Unless specifically approved by the instructor in writing or in the course syllabus, the use of generative AI results is prohibited in an examination, or any work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.

b. AI generated content should be used legally, ethically, and reasonably.

c. Students are the authors of content generated by AI and are as responsible for that content as they are with other content that they author.

d. Students must cite the AI system and document the relevant prompts used in their process and research for final assignment outcomes. Failure to acknowledge the use of AI models will be penalized as plagiarism.

e. Unless specifically approved by the instructor, using the names of artists/designers, companies, or brands within the prompts is prohibited to maintain the artistic integrity of those involved.

Access Equity: Any AI platform used by students to meet course requirements must be freely accessible or offered via SRTC-provided subscription.

Unethical Communication Behaviors: The purpose of ethical and responsible communication behavior is to support professionalism and social responsibility. Students should abstain from discourse that undermines ethical communication. We are all accountable to communicating responsibly, respectfully, and professionally.

Unethical communication includes any communication that is deemed intimidating, threatening, aggressive, abusive, dishonest, intrusive, insensitive, or manipulative.

B. Non-Academic Misconduct
Non-Academic Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Behavior:

Professionalism:

Personal Appearance: Students are expected to maintain proper personal appearance at all times. Attire and grooming should be appropriate for the occupational area in which the student is training. Appropriate is what one normally would wear on a job in the specific area of training. Any attire considered unsafe or disruptive to the class will not be allowed. Students inappropriately dressed or dressed in a manner that could present a safety hazard will not be allowed to attend class. Students are expected to practice good personal hygiene. These requirements are designed to instill in each student a sense of order and respect for himself/herself, other students, and the faculty.
Dress Code: SRTC trains for professions, therefore, certain types of clothing are not acceptable. Students are not permitted to wear dirty or ragged clothing. The length of shorts, dresses, or skirts will be no shorter than the bottom of the person’s longest fingertip when arms are extended to the side. The wearing of distracting clothing including but not limited to: showing of undergarments, clothing with cut outs, tank-top style shirts, mesh shirts (see-through), halter tops, tube tops, or shirts with offensive, obscene, or abusive language is not permitted anywhere on campus. Dress should at all times be neat (no cut-offs unless hemmed or rolled up), clean, conservative (loose fitting), and in good taste. At no time will exposed midriffs be allowed and all shirts/blouses must be tucked in if designed for such. The students at all times are observing generally accepted hygiene practices, neatness of appearance, good grooming, and safety. Many programs have a more restrictive dress policy that governs students attending class, clinicals, and co-ops.

Use of Technical College Property:

Theft and Damage: theft of, misuse of, or harm to College property, or theft of or damage to property of a member of the College community or a campus visitor on College premises or at a College function.
Occupation or Seizure: illegal occupation or seizure in any manner of College property, College premises or any portion thereof for a use inconsistent with prescribed, customary, or authorized use.
Presence on Technical College Premises: unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to SRTC premises and unauthorized entry into College premises or a portion thereof which has been restricted in use; unauthorized presence in College premises after closing hours; or furnishing false information to gain entry upon the College premises.
Children under age 16: children under the age of 16 are not permitted on campus unless enrolled as a Dual-Enrolled student.
Assembly: participation in or conducting an unauthorized gathering that objectively threatens or causes injury to person or property or that interferes with free access to College premises or that is unprotected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America and objectively harmful, obstructive, or disruptive to the educational process or functions of the College.
Fire Alarms: setting off a fire alarm or using or tampering with any fire safety equipment on College premises or at College-sponsored activity sites, except with reasonable belief in the need for such alarm or equipment. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, students must evacuate the building unless otherwise directed by a College official.
Obstruction: impeding the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on College premises or at College sponsored or supervised functions.

Drugs, Alcohol, and Other Substances:
Substances referred to under this policy include all illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, and misused legal drugs (both prescription and over the counter).

Alcohol: Students must comply with all state and federal laws regulating alcohol as well as TCSG Policy II.C.6, Alcohol on Campus. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or sold at any student sponsored function. Students being in a state of intoxication on College premises or at College sponsored or supervised functions (including off-campus functions), internships, externships, practicum, clinical sites, co-operative or academic sponsored programs or activities, or in a college-owned vehicle is prohibited.
Controlled substances, illegal drugs, and drug paraphernalia: SRTC prohibits possession, use, sale or distribution of any controlled substance, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law. Any influence which may be attributed to the use of drugs shall not in any way limit the responsibility of the individual for the conduct or consequences of his/her actions.
Food: SRTC prohibits eating or drinking inside any area or building other than designated or otherwise authorized areas. Students are expected to clean their own tables by disposing of refuse in garbage receptacles.
Smoking/Tobacco: SRTC prohibits smoking or using other forms of electronic, alternative smoking devices or other forms of tobacco products. Please refer to the Southern Regional Technical College Catalog and Student Handbook to review the Smoking and Tobacco Use Procedure.

Use of Technology:

Damage and Destruction: Destruction of or harm to equipment, software, or data belonging to the College or to others is considered unacceptable usage. This may include altering, downloading, or installing software on College computers, tampering with computer hardware or software configuration, improper access to the College’s network, and disconnection of College computers or devices.
Electronic Devices: Unless otherwise permitted by College officials, SRTC prohibits use of electronic devices in classrooms, labs, and other instructional, event, or affiliated facilities on College premises. Such devices include, but are not limited to cell phones, beepers, walkie-talkies, gaming devices, cameras and other electronic devices, which may cause unnecessary disruption to the teaching/learning process on campus. The College also prohibits attaching personal electronic devices to College computers under any circumstances.
Harassment: SRTC prohibits the use of computer technology to objectively interfere with another’s legal right to be free from harassment based on that individual’s race, color, creed, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affirmation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, and/or citizenship status.
Unacceptable Use: The use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or College official. This includes the unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password. SRTC prohibits any additional violation to the State Board Procedure: 3.3.4p. Acceptable Computer and Internet Use.

Weapons:
SRTC is committed to providing all employees, students, volunteers, visitors, vendors, and contractors a safe and secure workplace and/or academic setting. The possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm, weapon, or explosive compound/material in or on College building or property shall be governed by Georgia state law. All individuals are expected to comply with the related laws. Failure to follow laws pertaining to weapons is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Relevant Georgia laws to be aware of and compliant with include but may not be limited to: O.C.G.A.§ 16-8-12(a)(6)(A)(iii), O.C.G.A.§ 16-7-80, O.C.G.A.§ 16-7-81, O.C.G.A.§ 16-7-85, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-121, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-125.1, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-126, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-127, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-127.1, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-129, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-130, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-133, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-135, O.C.G.A.§ 16-11-137, and O.C.G.A.§ 43-38-10
Gambling:
SRTC prohibits the violation of federal, state or local gambling laws on College premises or at College sponsored or supervised activities.
Parking:
There are specific areas for student parking, and all students are required to park their vehicles in these areas. Parking along the thoroughfares is prohibited. Students are not to park in reserved or visitor spaces. Students must have a “handicap decal” to park in handicapped spaces. Regular and handicapped parking spaces are available at all buildings. Failure to observe these parking rules will result in a fine being levied or the vehicle being towed away at the owner’s expense.

Financial Irresponsibility:
SRTC prohibits the theft or misappropriation of any College, student organization, or other assets.

Violation of Technical College Policy:
Violation of State Board or SRTC policies, rules, or regulations including, but not limited to, rules imposed upon students who enroll in a particular class or program, internships, externships, practicum, clinical sites, co-operative, or any academic sponsored programs or activities, or student organizations is prohibited.

Aiding and Abetting:
Aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to do an activity which otherwise violates this Code of Conduct is prohibited.

Falsification of Documentation:
Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student who falsifies any documentation related to SRTC either to SRTC or to others in the community, including, but not limited to falsification of the following:

SRTC transcripts;
transcripts or other documentation from other institutions to obtain credit from or admission to SRTC;
SRTC grade reports;
documentation related to a student’s citizenship status;
tests, homework, attendance records;
signature of any SRTC employee in his or her official capacity; and/or
signatures of any employee of a clinical or internship site where the student is participating in an educational program associated with SRTC or records related to any clinical, internship, or other academic activity associated with SRTC.

Violation of Law:

If a Student is convicted or pleads nolo contendere to an on-campus or off-campus violation of federal, state, or local law, but has not been charged with any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary action may be taken and sanctions imposed if the violation of federal, state, or local law is detrimental to the College’s vital interests and stated mission and purpose.
Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with violation of a law that is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to criminal arrest and/or prosecution. Proceedings under this Student Code of Conduct may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following criminal proceedings.
When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, the College will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of his/her status as a student. The College will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students, acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.

Abuse of the Student Judicial Process is defined to include but not limited to:

failure to obey the notification of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the College President’s designee, Hearing Body, or College Official;
falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information in a judicial proceeding;
disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a disciplinary proceeding;
initiating a disciplinary proceeding knowingly without cause;
attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the disciplinary process;
attempting to influence the impartiality of a Hearing Body prior to and/or during the course of the disciplinary proceeding;
harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a Hearing Body prior to, during, and/or after a disciplinary proceeding, and/or;
failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student Disciplinary Procedure.

Record Retention:
Documents shall be held for no less than five (5) years after the graduation of the student or the date of the student’s last attendance.