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1 TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY – ONEIDA/HUNTSVILLE With campuses at Huntsville, Oneida, Jamestown, Wartburg Student Handbook/Catalog 2020 – 2021 Main Campus 355 Scott High Drive Huntsville, Tennessee 37756 Phone (423) 663-4900 Fax (423) 663-4925 Extension Campus 180 Eli Lane Oneida, Tennessee 37756 Instructional Service Center 701 N Main Street Jamestown, Tennessee 38556 Instructional Service Center 132 Flat Fork Road Wartburg, Tennessee 37887 Web Page: www.tcatoneida.edu Dwight E. Murphy, President Published August 2020 This Student Handbook/Catalog presents the course offerings and academic requirements in effect at the time of publication but provides no guarantee that offerings will not be changed or rescinded. The course offerings and requirements of Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Oneida/Huntsville are continually under examination and review. The College reserves the right to make changes in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students and which will become effective whenever determined proper by the Institution. Reasonable notice will be given to students regarding any changes in the Student Handbook/Catalog. All updates and/or corrections will be posted in the online version of the Student Handbook/Catalog, which will supersede previous written copies. Changes will govern current, former, and prospective students. This Student Handbook/Catalog is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the Institution. For information about graduation rates, placement rates and other important information, please visit our website at www.tcatoneida.edu/programs A copy of Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Oneida/Huntsville’s Annual Security Report is available. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in
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TENNESSEECOLLEGEOFAPPLIEDTECHNOLOGY–ONEIDA/HUNTSVILLEWithcampusesatHuntsville,Oneida,Jamestown,Wartburg
StudentHandbook/Catalog
2020–2021
MainCampus355ScottHighDrive
Huntsville,Tennessee37756Phone(423)663-4900Fax(423)663-4925
ExtensionCampus180EliLane
Oneida,Tennessee37756
InstructionalServiceCenter
701NMainStreetJamestown,Tennessee38556
InstructionalServiceCenter132FlatForkRoad
Wartburg,Tennessee37887
WebPage:www.tcatoneida.edu
DwightE.Murphy,President
PublishedAugust2020ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogpresentsthecourseofferingsandacademicrequirementsineffectatthetimeofpublicationbutprovidesnoguaranteethatofferingswillnotbechangedorrescinded.ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology-Oneida/Huntsvillearecontinuallyunderexaminationandreview.TheCollegereservestherighttomakechangesincourseofferings,curricula,academicpoliciesandotherrulesandregulationsaffectingstudentsandwhichwillbecomeeffectivewheneverdeterminedproperbytheInstitution.ReasonablenoticewillbegiventostudentsregardinganychangesintheStudentHandbook/Catalog.Allupdatesand/orcorrectionswillbepostedintheonlineversionoftheStudentHandbook/Catalog,whichwillsupersedepreviouswrittencopies.Changeswillgoverncurrent,former,andprospectivestudents.ThisStudentHandbook/CatalogisnotintendedtostatecontractualtermsanddoesnotconstituteacontractbetweenthestudentandtheInstitution.Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programsAcopyofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville’sAnnualSecurityReportisavailable.Thisreportincludesstatisticsforthepreviousthreeyearsconcerningreportedcrimesthatoccurredon-campus;in
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certainoff-campusbuildingsorpropertyownedorcontrolledbyTCATOneida/Huntsville;andonpublicpropertywithinorimmediatelyadjacenttoandaccessiblefromthecampus.Thereportalsoincludesinstitutionalpoliciesconcerningcampussecurity,suchaspoliciesconcerningsexualassault,andothermatters.YoumayobtainacopyofthisreportbycontactingtheStudentServicesofficeorbyaccessingthefollowingwebsite:https://tcatoneida.edu/about/safety-and-security
GOVERNANCE,ACCREDITATION,andAPPROVALS
GovernanceTheTennesseeBoardofRegents(TBR)systemconsistsof40institutions.TBR's13communityColleges,and27CollegesofappliedtechnologyofferclassesinalmostallofTennessee's95counties.TheactivitiesoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsSystemarecoordinatedwiththeTennesseeHigherEducationSystemtoachieveunityintheprogramsofhighereducationinTennessee.
TennesseeBoardofRegents1BridgestoneParkNashville,TN37214
TennesseeHigherEducationCommission404JamesRobertsonParkway,Suite1900Nashville,TN37243
AccreditationTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleisanaccreditedhighereducationinstitution.Anannual report of the school's progress is made each year for continuing accreditation and every six years theaccreditationmustbesubstantiatedbyanotherself-studyandteamvisit.TCATOneida/Huntsvilleisaccreditedby:
CommissionoftheCouncilonOccupationalEducation
7840RoswellRoad,Building300,Suite325Atlanta,GA30350
Telephone(Toll-Free):800-917-2081Fax:770-396-3790www.Council.org
VeteranTrainingTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleisanapprovedCollegeforVeteransTraining(GIBill).ForinformationonusingVeteranbenefitspleasecontacttheFinancialAidDepartmentintheStudentServicesOffice.
VAEducation1109thAveSouthNashville,TN372031-888-442-4551
TennesseeBoardsApprovalBelowaretheprogramsthatrequireadditionalprogrammaticaccreditationoragencyoversight.
The PracticalNursing, Cosmetology, and EmergencyMedical Technology programs of TheTennessee College ofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleareapprovedbythefollowingboardsrespectively:
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TennesseeBoardofNursingDepartmentofHealth665MainstreamDrive,2ndFloorNashville,TN37423
TennesseeBoardofCosmetologyDepartmentofCommerceandInsurance500JamesRobertsonParkwayNashville,TN37243
EmergencyMedicalServices(EMS)DepartmentofHealth665MainstreamDriveNashville,TN37243
Formoreinformationontheinstitution'sgovernance,accreditation,orapprovals,visittheOfficeofthePresident.
PURPOSEOFSTUDENTHANDBOOK________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thisstudentcatalog/handbookhasbeenpreparedtoprovideinformationabouttheprogramsandtrainingopportunitiesprovidedbytheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleforthe2020-2021academicyear.Itisdesignedtoserveasaguideforcurrentlyenrolledstudents,parents,educators,employers,andotherswhoareinterestedinseekinginformationand/ortechnologytrainingforgainfulemploymentortoupdatecurrentskillsandrelatedinformation.
TCATOneida/Huntsvilleprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoincreasetheirknowledgebyprovidingvariousprogramsofinstructionbywell-qualifiedfaculty.However,acquisitionofknowledgebyanystudentiscontingentuponthestudent’sdesiretolearnandhis/herapplicationofappropriatestudytechniquestoanycourseofprogram.Allstudentsareexpectedtofulfillhis/hercommitmenttoutilizethefacilitiesprovidedandtomakesatisfactoryprogressinhis/herpreparationforemployment.Also,eachstudentwillabidebyTCATandAcademicProgrampoliciesnecessarytoassurealltrainingachievesitsintendedpurposeinanefficientandsafemanner.Effortsaremadetoupdateequipmentandcoursecontenttoprovideeducationalexperiencesnecessaryforaneraofrapidtechnologicalchange.Theadministrativeandinstructionalstaffiscomprisedofskilledandknowledgeableindividualswhoarecompetentintheiroccupationalfield,aswellasproficientinstructors.Theyparticipateinspecialin-servicetrainingsuchasstatedirectedworkshops,fieldtrips,community,anduniversitycoursestomaintainandupdatetheirskillsets.GraduatesoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleshouldnotbeexpectedtocompetewithjourneymenwhohavedevelopedskillsandonthejobexperience.Usually,thegraduatesareconsideredfor“entry-level”employmentintheirrespectiveoccupations.
ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillearecontinuallyunderexaminationandreview.TheCollegereservestherighttomakechangesasrequiredincourseofferings,curricula,academicpoliciesandotherrulesandregulationsaffectingstudentsandwillbecomeeffectivewheneverdeterminednecessaryaspartofthatcontinuousreviewbytheinstitution.ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogpresentstheofferingandrequirementsineffectatthetimeofpublicationbutprovidesnoguaranteethatofferingswillnotbechangedorrescinded.ReasonablenoticewillbegiventostudentsregardinganychangesintheStudentHandbook/Catalog.Allupdatesand/orcorrectionswillbepostedintheonlineversionoftheStudentHandbook/Catalog,whichwillsupersedepreviouswrittencopies.Changeswillgoverncurrent,former,andprospectivestudents.ThisStudentHandbook/Catalogisnotintendedtostatecontractualtermsanddoesnotconstituteacontractbetweenthestudentandtheinstitution
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POLICYONNON-DISCRIMINATION
TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyisanAA/EEOinstitution/employeranddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,creed,ethnicornationalorigin,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity/expression,disability,age(asapplicable),statusasacoveredveteran,geneticinformation,andanyothercategoryprotectedbyfederalorstatelaworregulationorbyTennesseeBoardofRegentspolicywithrespecttoemployment,educationalprogramsandactivitiessponsoredbytheCollege.ProceduresforfilingcomplaintsofdiscriminationofanytypearefoundthroughthelinksprovidedbelowandintheOfficeofStudentServices.Furtherinformationcanbefoundatthefollowinglinks:
https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/equal-employment-opportunity-and-affirmative-action
TitleVIhttps://www.tbr.edu/oesi/title-vi-compliance
TheTCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththerequirementsofTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,42U.S.C.§2000detseq.(“TitleVI”).TitleVIisafederallawthatprohibitsdiscriminationbasedonrace,color,ornationalorigininprogramsoractivitiesreceivingfederalfinancialassistance.Asarecipientoffederalfunding(e.g.TitleIVfinancialaidforstudents),theTCAT-Oneida/Huntsvilleisrequiredtocomplywiththenon-discriminationprovisionsofTitleVIinitseducationalandfederalgrantfundedprograms.TitleVIisenforcedbytheOfficeforCivilRights(OCR)intheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.TheTitleVIregulationsdefinetheformsofdiscriminationcoveredbystatute,including,butnotlimitedto;racialharassment,schoolsegregation,denialoflanguageservicestostudentsofnon-U.S.nationalitywhoarelimitedinEnglishlanguageproficiency,andretaliationforfilinganOCRcomplaintorforadvocacyforarightprotectedbyTitleVI.
TheTCATOneida/Huntsvillewillrespondpromptlyandeffectivelyonceinformedaboutanallegationofrace,color,ornationalorigin-baseddiscriminationorharassmentandwilltakeimmediateactiontoeliminatetheharassment,preventitsrecurrence,andaddressitseffects.Uponreceiptofacomplaint,theTCAT-Oneida/Huntsvillewillpromptlyinvestigatetodeterminewhatoccurredandthentakeappropriatestepstoresolvethesituation.TCATOneida/Huntsville’sproceduresforfilingcomplaintsofrace,color,ornationalorigindiscriminationareavailablefromtheTitleVICoordinator,intheStudentandEmployeeHandbooks,fromtheStudentServicesOffice,ontheTBRwebsiteathttps://www.tbr.eduandontheTCATOneida/Huntsvillewebsiteathttps://tcatoneida.edu/current-students/report-complaint.InquiriesorcomplaintsconcerningTitleVImaybereportedtotheCollege’sTitleVIcoordinator:
AmyR.WestVicePresident/TitleVICoordinator355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,TN37756(423)663-4900
OrtheOfficeforCivilRights:
U.S.DepartmentofEducation,OfficeforCivilRights(800)[email protected]://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
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TitleIXhttps://www.tbr.edu/student-success/office-student-success-initiatives
https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/sex-discrimination-sexual-harassment-or-sexual-misconduct
https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/sex-discrimination-and-sexual-harassment-0
https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/sexual-misconduct
TheTCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththerequirementsofTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,20U.S.C.§1681etseq.(“TitleIX”).TitleIXisenforcedbytheOfficeforCivilRights(OCR)intheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.TitleIXprohibitsdiscriminationbasedonsexineducationprogramsandactivities,includingsexualharassment;sexualmisconduct,includingsexualbattery,stalking,datingordomesticviolence;discriminationagainstpregnant/parentingstudents;retaliationforfilinganOCRcomplaint;orforadvocacyforarightprotectedbyTitleIX.InstitutionsreceivingFederalfunds(e.g.TitleIVfinancialaidfunds)mustcomplywithTitleIX.
TheTCATOneida/Huntsvillewillrespondpromptlyandeffectivelytoinvestigate,preventandcorrectsexbaseddiscriminationonceinformedaboutanallegationofsex-baseddiscriminationorharassmentandwilltakeimmediateactiontoeliminatetheharassment,preventitsrecurrence,andaddressitseffects.Uponreceiptofacomplaint,theTCATOneida/Huntsvillewillpromptlyinvestigatetodeterminewhatoccurredandthentakeappropriatestepstoresolvethesituation.InformationabouttheCollege’sTitleIXpoliciesandproceduresmaybefoundinthelinksprovidedatthetopofthissub-section,intheStudentandEmployeeHandbooks,fromtheStudentServicesOffice,ontheTBRwebsiteathttps://www.tbr.eduandontheTCATOneida/Huntsvillewebsiteathttps://tcatoneida.edu/about/safety-and-security.InquiriesorcomplaintsconcerningTitleIXmaybereportedtotheCollege’sTitleIXcoordinator24/7inperson,byphone,and/oremailat:
AmyR.WestVicePresident/TitleIXCoordinator355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,TN37756(423)663-4900
OrtheOfficeforCivilRights:
U.S.DepartmentofEducation,OfficeforCivilRights(800)[email protected]://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
PregnantStudents
TCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswithTitleIXasthelawappliestopregnant/parentingstudentsandiscommittedtotheirsuccess.Studentsmay:
• Continuetoparticipateinclassesandextracurricularactivitieseventhoughpregnant;and/or• Requestreasonableaccommodations.
TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillworkwithpregnantstudentstoprovideoptionsforcontinuinginaprogramofstudythroughexcusedabsencesormedicalleave.Absencesduetopregnancyorchildbirthareexcusedabsenceswhenmedicallynecessary.FordetailedinformationorassistanceseetheTCATOneida/HuntsvilleTitleIXCoordinatororCoordinatorofStudentServices.
DisabledStudents
TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleiscommittedtoprovidingprogramaccessandaccommodationsforallacademicallyqualifiedstudentswithdisabilities.Thiscommitmentisconsistentwiththe
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College’sobligationunderSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA).Qualifiedstudentsaredefinedasindividualswho,withorwithoutreasonablemodificationsandaccommodations,meetstheessentialeligibilityrequirementsfortheprogramservicesandactivitiesofferedbytheCollege.Adisabilityisdefinedasaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreofthemajorlifeactivities.
Toobtainreasonableaccommodationsforaqualifyingdisability,astudentshouldcontacttheCoordinatorofStudentServicespriortoenrollment,orastheneedarises,andprovidecurrentdocumentationofthedisability.Documentationisdefinedasawrittensummaryfromaprofessionalwhoislicensedtopracticeinthefieldappropriatefordiagnosingand/ortreatingthedisabilityinquestion.TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillengageinaninteractiveprocesswiththestudenttodetermineappropriateandreasonableaccommodation(s)inrelationtothedocumenteddisabilityandprogramrequirements.ArequestformfordisabilityassistanceisavailablebycontactingtheCoordinatorofStudentServices.Theform,alongwithmedicaldocumentationofthequalifyingdisability,mustbesubmittedtoinitiatetheinteractiveprocess.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSGOVERNANCE,ACCREDITATION,andAPPROVALS.............................................................................................2Governance...................................................................................................................................................................................2Accreditation................................................................................................................................................................................2VeteranTraining.........................................................................................................................................................................2TennesseeBoardsApproval...................................................................................................................................................2
ACADEMICCALENDAR................................................................................................................................................11HISTORY.........................................................................................................................................................................12GENERALINFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................12WhatisaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology?..................................................................................................12StatewideMission.....................................................................................................................................................................12TCATOneida/HuntsvillePurpose.......................................................................................................................................13
ADMISSIONS..................................................................................................................................................................13GeneralAdmissionPolicy......................................................................................................................................................13HESIAdmissionAssessment.................................................................................................................................................14TechnologyFoundations........................................................................................................................................................14AbilitytoBenefit.......................................................................................................................................................................15CreditforPreviousTrainingfromOtherInstitutions/Experience..........................................................................15Re-AdmissionPolicy................................................................................................................................................................16ServiceMemberRe-admission.............................................................................................................................................16ReadmissionfromAcademicSuspension(AllprogramsexceptAlliedHealth)..................................................16ReadmissionforNursingStudents.....................................................................................................................................16TransferfromanotherNursingProgram.........................................................................................................................17
TUITION&FEES...........................................................................................................................................................17FeeAssessment..........................................................................................................................................................................17MaintenanceFees.....................................................................................................................................................................18OtherFees...................................................................................................................................................................................19Books,SuppliesandExpenses..............................................................................................................................................19FeeWaivers.................................................................................................................................................................................19FeeDiscounts.............................................................................................................................................................................19DishonoredCheckCollectionFees......................................................................................................................................20RefundPolicy.............................................................................................................................................................................20CalculationofRefunds............................................................................................................................................................20
GRADING&PROGRESSPOLICIES...........................................................................................................................21AcademicRetentionandReadmissionPolicy.................................................................................................................21GradingandProgressforAllPrograms(exceptAlliedHealth)................................................................................23StudentGradingandProgressforNursing&AlliedHealth.......................................................................................24WorkerCharacteristicsGrading(WorkEthicsProgram)...........................................................................................24
STUDENTRECORDS.....................................................................................................................................................24StudentFiles...............................................................................................................................................................................24StudentRecordConfidentiality............................................................................................................................................25StudentNotificationofRights-FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)..........................................25ReleaseofPersonallyIdentifiableInformation.............................................................................................................25OtherPossibleBasesforReleaseofStudentRecords..................................................................................................26TranscriptofAcademicRecord............................................................................................................................................28HighSchoolTranscriptsandGEDandHiSetScores......................................................................................................28TransferofStudentRecordstootherInstitutions........................................................................................................28
STUDENTPOLICIES.....................................................................................................................................................28AttendancePolicy.....................................................................................................................................................................28
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Full-TimeStudents...................................................................................................................................................................28Make-UpHours..........................................................................................................................................................................29ExemptAbsences......................................................................................................................................................................29ReportingAbsences.................................................................................................................................................................29ChangesinEnrollmentStatus...............................................................................................................................................29ClassroomandShopMaintenance......................................................................................................................................30UtilizationofPhysicalFacilities...........................................................................................................................................30ResponsibilityforTools,EquipmentandProperty.......................................................................................................30CourseActivities.......................................................................................................................................................................30DressPolicy................................................................................................................................................................................30Attitude........................................................................................................................................................................................31ProgramTransferPolicy........................................................................................................................................................31TransferfromTCATOneida/HuntsvilletoOtherInstitutions..................................................................................31TransfersofStudentsfromOtherInstitutions...............................................................................................................31Articulation.................................................................................................................................................................................31ProcedureforVoluntaryTerminationofTraining.......................................................................................................32InvoluntaryWithdrawalPolicy(Automatic)...................................................................................................................32HealthandAccidentPolicy....................................................................................................................................................32StudentInsurance.....................................................................................................................................................................33NursingandAlliedHealthLiabilityInsurance................................................................................................................................33TBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchange..........................................................................................................................................33
GraduationRequirements.....................................................................................................................................................33GraduationCeremonies..........................................................................................................................................................33AwardsIssuedUponProgramCompletion......................................................................................................................33
STUDENTCONDUCT/STUDENTLIFE.....................................................................................................................33StudentAccountability/Conduct.........................................................................................................................................33AcademicIntegrityPolicy......................................................................................................................................................33ComputerOperationandInternetAccessPolicyandGuidelines.............................................................................34CopyrightandDigitalMillenniumAct...............................................................................................................................34CopyrightGeneralInformation..............................................................................................................................................................34
PatriotActNoticetoAllStudents........................................................................................................................................34TrafficandParkingRules.......................................................................................................................................................34Disabled/HandicappedParkingViolations.....................................................................................................................35CampusSecurityAct................................................................................................................................................................35CampusCrimeReport.............................................................................................................................................................35SexualOffenderInformation................................................................................................................................................36Drug-FreeCampusandWorkplace.....................................................................................................................................36PolicyonDrugScreening–Optional/RemoveIfNotApplicable..............................................................................36SmokingPolicy..........................................................................................................................................................................36DrugandAlcoholPreventionInformation.......................................................................................................................37Sanctions-UnlawfulPossessionorDistribution...........................................................................................................38StudentLifeActivities.............................................................................................................................................................39StudentOrganizations.............................................................................................................................................................39StudentServices........................................................................................................................................................................39Alumni..........................................................................................................................................................................................40CareerCounseling.....................................................................................................................................................................40CommunicationDevices.........................................................................................................................................................40ExitInterview.............................................................................................................................................................................41FoodServices..............................................................................................................................................................................41InclementWeather...................................................................................................................................................................41SafetyPolicy................................................................................................................................................................................41Firearms.......................................................................................................................................................................................42EmergencyProcedures...........................................................................................................................................................43InfectiousDiseasePolicy........................................................................................................................................................43
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II. Responsibilities.................................................................................................................................................45CampusSexualMisconductPolicy......................................................................................................................................47VisitorsonCampus...................................................................................................................................................................63
ACADEMICSUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................63InstructorQualifications........................................................................................................................................................63PreparatoryPrograms............................................................................................................................................................64Non-preparatorySupplementalPrograms......................................................................................................................64SpecialIndustryTrainingPrograms..................................................................................................................................64NoticeofDisclaimer.................................................................................................................................................................64CooperativeEducation............................................................................................................................................................64Library/MediaServices........................................................................................................................................................64
CONSUMERINFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................64StudentsRight-To-KnowGraduationRate.......................................................................................................................65VoterRegistration....................................................................................................................................................................65IntegratedPostsecondaryData............................................................................................................................................66
TESTINGCENTER.........................................................................................................................................................67PROGRAMSATAGLANCE..........................................................................................................................................67PREPARATORYPROGRAMCATALOG....................................................................................................................68CampusTraining.......................................................................................................................................................................68AdvisoryCommittees..............................................................................................................................................................68GeneralAdvisoryCommittee................................................................................................................................................68
AlphabeticalProgramListing..................................................................................................................................69ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–ALLCampuses.........................................................................................89LIVEWORKANDREPAIRSERVICES.......................................................................................................................90LiveWorkFee&CostofServiceFees.................................................................................................................................90RelationshiptoTraining........................................................................................................................................................90LiveWorkProjects...................................................................................................................................................................90AdministrationofLiveWork................................................................................................................................................91CustomerObligations..............................................................................................................................................................91
STAFFDIRECTORY......................................................................................................................................................92AdministrationOffice..............................................................................................................................................................92AlliedHealth...............................................................................................................................................................................92BusinessOffice/HumanResourcesOffice........................................................................................................................92FacilitiesMaintenance............................................................................................................................................................92StudentServicesOffice............................................................................................................................................................92Full-TimeFaculty......................................................................................................................................................................92Part-TimeFaculty.....................................................................................................................................................................93
FINANCIALAIDHANDBOOK.....................................................................................................................................95ApplyingforAssistance..........................................................................................................................................................95ApplicationDeadlines.............................................................................................................................................................96TypesofFinancialAid.............................................................................................................................................................97FederalPellGrant........................................................................................................................................................................................97FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)............................................................................................97FederalWork-StudyProgram(FWS)..................................................................................................................................................97TCATReconnectScholarship..................................................................................................................................................................97TennesseePromiseScholarship............................................................................................................................................................97TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward(TSAA)................................................................................................................................97Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG).............................................................................................................................97
AppealsProcessandGuidelines..........................................................................................................................................98
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BenefitPrograms......................................................................................................................................................................98VeteransAssistance....................................................................................................................................................................................98VeteransBenefitsandTransitionActof2018.................................................................................................................................99VocationalRehabilitationDepartmentofHumanServices.......................................................................................................99WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIOA)......................................................................................................................................................99
FinancialAidDisbursement..................................................................................................................................................99SatisfactoryProgressforFinancialAid..........................................................................................................................100LeaveofAbsence(LOA).......................................................................................................................................................101ExceptionstoSatisfactoryProgressFinancialAidEligibilityRequirements....................................................102RefundsandFinancialAid..................................................................................................................................................102ReturnofTitleIVFunds.......................................................................................................................................................103StudentRepaymentofTitleIVFundstotheDept.ofEducation............................................................................103ApplyingtheReturnofTitleIVFundsPolicyandTBRRefundofMaintenanceandTechnologyAccessFeePolicy..........................................................................................................................................................................................103StudentRightsandResponsibilities................................................................................................................................103
TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSPOLICIES(TBR)ANDGUIDELINESFORTCAT’S..............................105TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSSENIORSTAFF&BOARDMEMBERS...................................................106TBRSeniorStaff......................................................................................................................................................................106TBRBoardMembers.............................................................................................................................................................106
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ACADEMICCALENDAR
TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleoperatesonayear-roundbasisdismissingonlyforobservanceoflegalholidays,teacherin-service,breaksbetweentermsandstudentvacationdays.Full-timepreparatoryclassesarescheduledfivedaysaweekforsixhoursaday.Inadditiontofull-timedayclasses,supplementalclassesareofferedeachterm.
ThecalendarfortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleisbasedonthreeequaltrimestersthatincludeaminimumof216instructionaldays.Thethreetrimestersare:
Fall:September,October,November,DecemberSpring:January,February,March,AprilSummer:May,June,July,August
432hours=1trimester864hours=2trimesters1,296hours=3trimesters1728hours=4trimesters2160hours=5trimesters
ThiscalendarissubjecttochangeatanytimepriortoorduringtheacademictermduetoemergenciesbeyondthereasonablecontroloftheCollege,includingsevereweather,lossofutilities,orordersbyfederalorstateagencies.TheCollegereservestherighttocancelanysupplementalclassscheduledforagiventermwhenthenumberenrolledisconsideredinsufficient.
2020-2021
FallClassesBegin September1,2020LaborDay September7,2020VeteransDay November11,2020ThanksgivingBreak November25-27,2020FallClassesEnd December16,2020WinterBreak December17-31,2020NewYear’sDay January1,2021SpringClassesBegin January4,2021MartinLutherKingDay January18,2021President’sDay January15,2021In-Service March8-12,2021StudentHoliday April2,2021SpringClassesEnd April23,2021SpringBreak April26-30,2021SummerClassesBegin May3,2021StudentHoliday May28,2021MemorialDay May31,2021SummerBreak June23-July2,2021IndependenceDay July5,2021StudentHoliday July6,2021SummerClassesEnd August26,2021
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HISTORYTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleisoneof27TCATsand40totalinstitutionsintheTennesseeBoardofRegents(TBR)systemthatarelocatedacrossthestate,servingthecitizensofTennessee.TheTBRandtheBoardofTrusteesoftheUniversityofTennesseeSystemarecoordinatedbytheTennesseeHigherEducationCommission(THEC).THECwascreatedbytheGeneralAssemblyin1967toachievecoordinationandunityintheprogramsofpublichighereducationinTennessee.TheTBRsystemwascreatedbylegislationenactedbythe1963GeneralAssemblyofTennessee,Chapter229ofHouseBill633.Chapter181,SenateBill746-HouseBill697,ofthePublicActof1983transferredthegovernanceofthestatetechnicalinstitutesandareavocational-technicalschoolsfromtheStateBoardofEducationtotheTennesseeBoardofRegents.ThetransferbecameeffectiveonJuly1,1983.ByactionoftheTennesseeLegislaturein1994,theschoolnamechangedfromOneidaStateAreaVocationalTechnicalSchooltoTennesseeTechnologyCenteratOneida/Huntsville.In2013,theLegislatureunanimouslyapprovedchangingthenameofthestate’stechnologycenterstotheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.TheTennesseeBoardofRegents,thegoverningbodyforTCATOneida/Huntsville,underwentamajorshiftin2017becauseoftheFOCUSActof2016andtheappointmentofanewChancellor,Dr.FloraTydings.TheFOCUSActseekstoensurethestate’scommunityCollegesandTCATsareorganized,supported,andempoweredineffortstoincreasethepercentageofTennesseanswithapostsecondarycredential.LargelythisinvolvedthedevelopmentoflocalgoverningboardsforeachofthesixuniversitiesthusallowingTBRagreaterfocusonthe13communityCollegesand27TCATs.AdditionalTBReffortsundertheleadershipofDr.TydingsincludedtheretitlingofthechiefadministrativeofficersoftheTCATsDirectortoPresident;themovementtowardsall40campusesintheTBRsystemoperatingwithsharedservices;and,therestructuringoftheTBRorganizationunitingthecommunityandTCATsthroughcommonofficesandservices.
GENERALINFORMATION
WhatisaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology?ATennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyisaninstitution,whichservespeopleinaspecificgeographicalareawithinthestateofTennesseeconsistingoftwoormorecountiesthatofferstechnical/occupationaleducation.Tennesseehas27TCATs,26ofthem(allexceptChattanooga)arefreestandinginstitutions.TennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologyarethestate’spremierprovidersofworkforcedevelopmentinthestateofTennessee.The27TCATsandtheiremployeesprovidestate-of-thearttechnicaltrainingforworkerstoobtainthetechnicalskillsandprofessionaltrainingnecessaryforadvancementintoday’scompetitivejobmarket.Throughtheirworkforcedevelopmentmission,theTCATshelpbusinessesandindustriessatisfytheirneedforawell-trained,skilledworkforce.UnderthegovernanceoftheTennesseeBoardofRegents,theTCATsoffercertificateanddiplomaprogramsinmorethan50distinctoccupationalfieldsaswellascustomizedtrainingforbusinessandindustry.
StatewideMissionTheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologycontinuetoserveasthepremierprovidersforworkforcedevelopmentthroughouttheStateofTennessee.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologyOneida/Huntsvillewillfulfillitsmissionby:
• Providingcompetency-basedtrainingthroughsuperiorquality,traditionalanddistancelearninginstructionmethodsthatqualifycompletersforemploymentandjobadvancement.
• Contributingtotheeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentofthecommunitiesservedbytrainingandretrainingemployed/unemployedworkers.
• EnsuringthatprogramsandservicesareeconomicalandaccessibletoallresidentsofTennessee.• Buildingrelationshipsoftrustwithcommunity,business,andindustryleaderstosupplyhighlyskilled
workersinareasofneed.
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TCATOneida/HuntsvillePurposeThepurposeofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillecurriculaistoprovideinstructionwherebyindividualsmaybetrainedorretrainedforemployment,andtoupgradeskillsandknowledgeofemployedworkers.Eachprogramofferedwillassistthestudentinacquiringtheskills,knowledge,understanding,andattitudes,whichcontributetoproficiencyandcompetencyinhisorherchosenfield.
TheCollegefulfillsthispurposebyprovidingtrainingthroughfourtypesofprograms:
1. Full-TimePreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Theseprogramsareofferedonasix-hourperdaybasis.Thelengthofprogramscanvarydependingupontherequirementsoftheoccupation.
2. Part-TimePreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Thepart-timepreparatoryprogramisofferedonlessthanfull-timebasis.Lengthoftrainingrangesfromafewmonthstofouryearsdependingupontheentrancerequirementsoftheoccupation.Part-timeisclassifiedasanyhourslessthan30perweek.
3. Supplementalprogramsaredesignedtoassistemployedworkerstoimproveorupgradeskillsandincreasetechnicalknowledgenecessaryforpresentemploymentortoacquirenewskillsandknowledgeforahigherlevelofemployment.Thelengthofsupplementarycoursesvariesfromtwotoseveralweeks.Contentofthecoursesisdeterminedbythespecificneedsofthemembersoftheclass.Timeandfrequencyofmeetingsarearrangedaccordingtotheconvenienceofthegroupforwhichtheclassisorganized.
4. SpecialIndustryandPublicServiceprogramsareofferedtobusinessandindustryupontheirrequest.TheseclassescanbeconductedintheCollegeorplaceofemploymentoftheclassmembers.Specializedandintensifiedcoursestomeetspecificrequirementsofindustrymaybeofferedwhentheneedarises.
ADMISSIONS
TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsestablishestheadmissionrequirementsforage,status,counseling,andtesting.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillemaintainsanopen-doorpolicyforadmissionintomostoccupationalprograms,however,educationalrequirementsforprogramadmissionmayvaryfromprogramtoprogram.MostprogramswilladmitstudentswithaspecialeducationHighSchoolDiplomaoraCertificateofAttendance.Studentsareinformedbytheinstructorthatjobplacementinsomefieldsmaynotbeobtainedwithoutaregularhighschooldiploma.Duetolicensingrequirements,someprogramsrequirearegularhighschooldiploma,GEDorHiSET.
GeneralAdmissionPolicyPersonsseekingadmissiontotheCollegemustbeatleast18yearsofageorhaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.Prospectivestudentsareencouragedtoapplyatanytime.Stepstoapplyareasfollows:
• Selectaprogramofstudy.• Completeanadmissionsapplicationonlineathttps://tcatoneida.edu/future-students/admissions• Submitrequiredimmunizationrecords• Submitprogramspecificmaterialsandcompleteadditionalrequirementsfortheprogramslistedbelow:
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Cosmetology
• Completionof10HighSchoolCreditsorGEDscoreof450orapassingHiSETscore
• ProvideofficialHighSchool,GEDorHiSETtranscriptpriortoenrollment
PracticalNursing
• HighSchoolDiploma,GEDorHiSET• AttendanInformationSession• PassingscoreonEntranceTest• ThreeWorkand/orCharacterReferences• SatisfactoryHealthRecordwithallrequiredimmunizations• Current/activeAmericanHeartAssociationCPRCertification
Studentswhohaveattendedachurch-relatedschoolorhomeschoolasdefinedbyT.C.A.§49-50-801andT.C.A.§49-6-3050areeligibleforadmission.Church-RelatedorHomeSchoolstudentswhodonotpresentvalidACT,SAT,orotherapprovedassessmentscoresattimeofadmissionsmaybesubjecttoprogramassessmentstodetermineprogrameligibility.
Foreignnon-immigrantapplicantsareeligibleforadmissioniftheymeetthesameconditionsrequiredforotherapplicantsaswellastherequirementsoftheU.S.BureauofNaturalizationandImmigration.Itisuptotheprospectivestudenttodeterminewhat,ifany,effectenrollmentmighthaveontheirimmigration/visastatusintheU.S.AllpersonswhoarerequiredtoregisterfortheFederalDraftunder50U.S.C.App.Section453arenoteligibletoenrollinanypost-secondaryschooluntiltheyhaveregisteredwithselectiveservice.ThecompletedapplicationforenrollmentwillbeaddedtotheprograminterestlistonthedatetheapplicationisreceivedbytheCollege.Theapplicantwillbenotifiedaboutthisactionbyletter.Ifanapplicantdeclinesordoesnotrespondtothenotificationofanopeninginthedesiredprogram,theTCATmaydecidetodelaytheapplicant’sentrytothenextavailablevacancy.Iftheapplicantdeclinestheopportunityforenrollmenttwice,theirenrollmentapplicationwillberetired,andthestudentwillberemovedfromthePriorityWaitList.Afteranenrollmentapplicationisretired,anapplicantmaystillre-applyatanytime.
Priorto,orupon,thefirstdayofattendanceatTCAT,eachnewstudentwillparticipateinagrouporientationsession,whichacquaintshimorherwithinstitutionalpolicies,procedures,andpersonnel.Theorientationprocessisanongoingprogramwhichinvolvesdepartmentalorientation,safetypolicies,anddevelopmentofworkattitudes,habitsandbehaviorswhichhelpthestudenttousetheresourcesavailabletohim/hermosteffectivelywhileattheTCAT.ApplicantswhocannotattendtheirassignedorientationshouldreschedulewithStudentServicesinadvance.Thosefailingtoattendtheirassignedorientationwhostilldesiretoattendshouldreapply.
HESIAdmissionAssessmentTheHESIAdmissionAssessmentisacomputerizedentranceexamforthePracticalNursingprogram.Minimumscoresof70inboththereadingandmathsectionsarerequiredforadmissiontothePracticalNursingprogram.HESIscoresareconsideredvalidforamaximumoftwoyears.
Applicantsunder21yearsofagewhohavescoreda19oraboveoneachoftheReadingandMathsectionsoftheACT(notthecomposite)maybeexemptfromtheHESIentrancetest.Toreceivetheexemption,anofficialcopyofACTtestresultsmustbeprovidedtoStudentServicesatthetimeoftheapplicationforthePracticalNursingprogram.TechnologyFoundations
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TechnicalCollegeLearningSupportPolicy(TBRPolicy2.03.00.04)requiresthatstudentswhodonotpresentvalidACT,SAILS,orotherapprovedvalidassessmentscoresthatdemonstratecollegereadinessbaseduponestablishedcutscores,orotherdocumentationwillbeplacedintotheappropriatelearningsupportcourseforappliedmathematics,graphicliteracy,andreadingforinformationasdefinedbytheacademicprogramrequirements.Studentswithtransferablecollege-levelcourseworkmaybeexemptfromtheTechnologyFoundationsLearningSupportcourseorcompletingassessments.Afirst-timeortransferstudent,enteringwithoutvalidassessmentscoreorcollege-levelcourseworknotmeetingtransferablerequirementswillbeenrolledintotheappropriatesubjectareaTechnologyFoundationLearningSupportcoursealongwiththepairedtechnicalcollegeprogramcourseworkormaybegiventheoptionofchallengetestingtoplaceintothetechnicalcollegeprogramwithoutlearningsupport.
ThepurposeoftheTechnologyFoundationsprogramistoprovideacomprehensiveprogramofactivitiesthatwillenablestudentstodevelopand/orenhancetheirbasicacademicskills,lifeskills,andjobskills.TheTechnologyFoundationsprogramwillprovidesupplementalskilltrainingnecessaryforstudentstoreachtheirfullestpotentialintheworkplace.StudentsmustcompleteTechnologyFoundationstograduate.
AbilitytoBenefitAbilitytoBenefitistheU.S.DepartmentofEducationestablishedcriteria,throughaprovisionoftheHigherEducationAct,thatmustbemetbyapersonwhodoesnothaveeitheraregularhighschooldiploma,GeneralEducationDiploma(GED),orHighSchoolEquivalencyTest(HiSET)Examtoreceivefederalfinancialaid.Allstudentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirement(s)fortheirprogramsofstudy;studentswithoutahighschooldiplomawhoarebeyondtheageofcompulsoryschoolattendanceandwishtoapplyforfederalstudentaidmaybeadmittedunderAbilitytoBenefitprovisionssetforthbytheDepartmentofEducation.
CreditforPreviousTrainingfromOtherInstitutions/ExperienceStudentsmaybegivencredittowardprogramcompletionrequirementsupondemonstrationofcommoncompetencies.Studentsmayrequestcreditforprioreducation,training,orworkexperiencesbasedon:
1. CreditfromanotherTCATinstitution2. Creditfromallotherinstitutions,workexperiences,certifications,etc.
Creditfortheprevioustrainingcanbeestablishedby:
1. Testing:Astudentmaydemonstrateproficiencythroughoral,written,and/orskillperformance.Thetestwillbeadministeredbytheprograminstructorandthecompletedtestmaintainedaspartofthestudent’sacademicrecord.Recommendedcreditmustbedocumentedonapriorcreditrequestformandfiledinthestudent’sfolderintheStudentServicesOffice.
2. Transcript:Priorcreditmaybegrantedtostudentsbytranscriptsfromotherschools.CreditearnedfromothersourcesmustbefrominstitutionsthatareaccreditedbyanagencyrecognizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationorwhoseacceptanceisrequiredbyastateorfederalapprovingagency,including:
a. OtherTBRschools.Theinstructorshouldevaluatethetranscripttoensurethatcreditisgivenonlyforthosecoursesorunitsthatcoincidewithunitsofinstructionforthisprogram.
b. SchoolsnotgovernedbyTBR,butwhichhaveanarticulationagreementwithTCATOneida/Huntsville.Creditwillbegivenasspecifiedinthearticulationagreement.
c. Forstudentswhoaretransferringfromaprogramcertifiedbyastateornationalgoverningboardsuchaspracticalnursing,cosmetology,orNATEF(ASE),creditmaybegrantedforcompletedcertifiedunitsasprescribedbythecertifyingagency.
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d. InstitutionsnotgovernedbyTBR,butwhichhavecoursessimilartotheprogramofinstructionatTCAT.
Priortooruponenrollment,studentsdesiringcreditforprioreducation,training,orworkexperiencesmustcompleteaPreviousTraining/ExperienceForm,availablefromtheStudentServicesOffice.ThepriorcreditformshouldbecompletedbythestudentandinstructorandsubmittedtotheStudentServicesOfficebytheendofthefirsttermofthestudent’senrollment.Studentsshouldidentifypriorcreditsviaanofficialtranscript,includingacoursedescription(s),thatthestudentfeelsareamatchforacourse(s)intheTCATprogramofstudy.Pastworkexperiencewillbeevaluatedforcurrency,typeofequipmentusedandlengthofemployment.Studentsseekingsuchcreditshouldsubmitsupportingdocumentationtotheirinstructorforreviewandrecommendation(s)forcredittowardscompletionofaprogramofstudy.Theinstructor’sroleisonlytorecommendwhethertograntcredittowardsacertificateordiplomabasedonpasteducation,training,orworkexperiences.Basedontheinformationsubmitted,theinstructorwillrecommendtheamountofcredittobegivenorrecommendthatthestudentcompleteachallengetesttodeterminecredit.Theinstructorwillthenforwardrecommendation(s)totheStudentServicesOffice.Creditgrantedwillnotexceed25%oftheprogramofstudy.Afterassessmentofpreviouseducation,trainingand/orexperiencethestudentwillbeenrolledintrainingatthestudent’sdocumentedproficiencylevel.Thetimenormallyrequiredfortrainingwillbeshortenedaccordingly.
Re-AdmissionPolicyA student who previously attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Oneida/Huntsville who eitherwithdrew or whose attendance was otherwise terminated must re-apply for admission by completing a newenrollmentapplication.Duetoprocessingoffinancialaid,studentsdesiringtoenrollinanewprogramofstudyandusefinancialaidordidusefinancialaidinapriortermwillexperiencea60-daywaitingperiodforre-admittance.
ServiceMemberRe-admissionMilitaryreserveandNationalGuardpersonnelwhoaremobilizedtoactivemilitaryservicewithinsixmonthsofattendanceatTCATOneida/HuntsvilleandwhoplantoreturntoCollege,willhavetheirtuitionassessedperTBRpolicyB-60.
ReadmissionfromAcademicSuspension(AllprogramsexceptAlliedHealth)ThePresident,incoordinationwiththeCoordinatorofStudentServices,mayconsiderforreadmissionanapplicantwhohasbeensuspended.Criteriathatwillbeconsideredinassessingcandidacyforreadmissionareasfollows:
1. Assessmentofthecandidate’swillingnesstoaddressthosedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspension;and
2.Assessmentofthelikelihoodthatthereadmittedstudentmaysucceedinpursuinghis/hertraining
objective.
DisciplinaryactionforstudentconductcodeviolationswillbeprocessedseparatelyasprovidedintheTCATStudentDisciplinaryCode(https://tcatoneida.edu/about/policies-and-guidelines)andtheTBRPolicyonstudentdiscipline(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions).
ReadmissionforNursingStudentsAnyTCATOneida/Huntsvillenursingprogramstudentwhowaspreviouslysuspendedforfailingtomeetacademicstandardsinthenursingprogrammustreapplyforadmissiontoreturntotheprogram.Ifthestudentisseekingreadmissiontothefirstterm,theregularapplicationprocesswillapply.Theapplicantwillberequiredtoattend
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aninformationsessionandsubmitthenecessaryapplications.References,transcripts,andHESIscoresareconsideredvalidfortwoyearsfromthetimeoftheirinitialreceipt.Ifanindividualseekstoreapplytothesecondorthirdtrimesterofthenursingprogram,theapplicantmustcompletetheTCATOneida/Huntsvilleapplication.Thestudentmustalsoincludealetterrequestingreadmissiontothespecificterm.Thelettermusttheincludewhatdeficienciesleadtothestudentexitingtheprogramandthestudent’splanofactiontoaddressthedeficiencies.ThePracticalNursingCoordinatorwillrevieweachcaseandmayrecommendreadmissiontotheschoolPresident.CriteriathattheCoordinatorwillconsiderindeterminingreadmissionincludedemonstrationofthestudent’swillingnesstoaddressthedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspensionandassessmentofthelikelihoodthatthereadmittedstudentmaysucceed.Anystudentwhohasbeensuspendedtwicefromthenursingprogramduetoviolationofattendance,academic,and/orclinicalperformancemaybedeniedreadmission.Afteraperiodoffiveyearsfromthedateofthesecondtermination,anindividualmayapplytothenursingprogramandbegivenconsiderationforreadmission.Transfercreditforthisadmissionwillnotbeconsidered.
TransferfromanotherNursingProgramStudentswhohavecompletednursingcoursesatanothernursingprogramandseektoentertheprograminthesecondorthirdtermoftheTCATOneida/Huntsvillenursingprogrammayapplyforenrollment.Theapplicationprocessfortransferstudentsincludes:
• Submittheapplicationforenrollment.• Submitofficialcopyofhighschooltranscriptorhighschoolequivalency.• Submitofficialtranscriptfrompreviousnursingeducationprogram.• Submitareference/recommendationletterfromPNCoordinatororPNInstructorfrompreviousschool
attended.Applicantswillbeacceptedtotheprogrambasedonclassroomspaceandclinicalavailability.Ifallapplicationmaterialsarereceived,acceptanceisbasedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.PriorityisgiventopreviousTCATOneida/Huntsvillestudentsseekingre-enrollment.Afternotificationofconditionalacceptancetotheprogram,thefollowingitemsrequiredbyclinicalsitesmustbecompletedandsubmittedpriortoenrollment:
• Satisfactorydrugscreenwithinthepreviousthreemonths,• Satisfactorycriminalbackgroundscreeningwithinthepreviousthreemonths,• ProofofcurrentAmericanHeartAssociationCPRcertification,and• Up-to-datephysical/immunizations.
TUITION&FEES
FeeAssessmentFeesareassessedeachterminaccordancewithanapprovedfeescheduleforTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.MaintenanceFeesarebaseduponthenumberofclockhoursthestudentisscheduledtoattendforthetermasoutlinedbelowforon-groundstudents.InadditiontopayingaMaintenanceFeeeachterm,on-groundstudentsmustpayaTechnologyAccessFeeandaStudentAccessFeeeachterm.Feesmaybepaidbycash,check,moneyorder,orcreditcardorbychargingagainstFinancialAid.Notwo-partychecksorpartialpayments
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accepted.Studentsmustpaytheirfeesbeforebeingadmittedtoclasseachterm.Allfeesmustbepaidonregistrationday.Studentswillbecountedabsentuntiltuitionandfeesarepaid.NOTE:Feessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Fee Schedule
Effective Fall Trimester, 2020
TRIMESTER SCHEDULE TRI FY 19-20 TRI TRI TRI Hours Maintenance Fee SAF TAF TOTAL * 1 – 40 $ 192.00 $ 10.00 $ 45.00 $ 247.00 * 41-80 $ 259.00 10.00 45.00 $ 314.00 * 81-135 $ 391.00 10.00 45.00 $ 446.00 *136-217 $ 680.00 10.00 73.00 $ 763.00 218-340 $ 1,098.00 10.00 73.00 $ 1,181.00 341-432 $ 1,229.00 10.00 73.00 $ 1,312.00 * The TCAT has the option of charging $2.50 per hour within this range.
Special Academic Fees: Truck Driving $ 300.00 Per trimester Licensed Practical Nursing $ 100.00 Per trimester Welding Technology $ 100.00 Per trimester Lineman Program $ 950.00 Per trimester
MaintenanceFees1. Full-timePrograms–Allfull-timestudentsenrollingfor341-432hours,whetherresidentsornon-
residentsofTennessee,shallpaythecurrentmaximummaintenancefeeasapprovedbytheTennesseeBoardofRegents.Studentsenrollingorcompletingbetweentermbeginningandendingdateswillpayaproratedfeeforthattermbaseduponthefeeschedule.
2. Part-timePrograms–Studentsenrollingpart-timeorinshortterm,supplementalorspecialprogramsoflessthan341hourswillbeassessedafeebasedonthelengthoftheprograminwhichheorsheisenrolled.Full-timestudentsenrollinginpart-timeorspecialindustryclasseswillbeassessedthepart-timefee.
3. SecondaryStudents–Secondarystudentsshallnotbeindividuallyassessedfees.(TheTCATwillnegotiatewitheachschooldistricttheappropriatefeefortheirstudentsenrollingattheTCAT.)
4. HomeSchoolandPrivateSchoolStudents–Eachstudentwillbeassessedthestandardfee.5. SpecialIndustryTraining–Studentfeesshallnotbeindividuallyassessedforspecialindustrytraining.
Allchargeswillbemadetothereceivingindustriesandshallbecreditedtotheschool’sappropriateGrantsandContractsrevenueaccount.
6. OtherStudents—Forcreditclasses,afeeof$50perterm(includingmaintenancefeeandtechaccessfee)maybechargedtopersonswhoaredomiciledinTennesseewithapermanentandtotaldisability,andpersonswhowillbecome65yearsofageorolderduringtheacademicterminwhichtheybeginclasses
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and.Thisonlyappliestoenrollmentonaspace-availablebasis.Feesmaybediscountedorconsideredasscholarshipsforfull-timestateemployees,TBRemployees,spouses,anddependentsaswellaschildrenofcertifiedpublic-schoolteachers.Beforeanystudentiscountedasenrolled,themaintenancefeemustbepaid.MaintenancefeesmaynotbewaivedunlessextenuatingcircumstancesarepresentaccordingtoTBRpolicyattheapprovalofthePresident.Afterastudenthasproperlycompletedtheenrollmentformandhasbeenapprovedforthecoursesdesignatedontheform,theamountofapplicablefeeswillbedeterminedaccordingtothefeeschedule.
OtherFeesBackgroundChecks,ClinicalFees,LiabilityInsurance,TestingFees,andSpecialacademicfeesarenon-refundable.IncompliancewithTBRB-060:Appealprocessregardingfees,charges,andrefunds,studentshavetherighttoappealallfees,charges,orrefundsassessedtotheiraccountiftheyarebelievedtobeinerror.AppealsmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheStudentServicesOfficeforareview.Ifthechargesaredeemedtobeappropriate,studentsmaysubmittheirappealtothePresidentofTCATOneida/Huntsvillefortheirdetermination,whichwillbefinal.
Books,SuppliesandExpensesStudentsmustpurchasethefollowingontheirown,asmayberequiredbytheareaoftraininginwhichenrolled:1. Texts,workbooks,paper,tools,andpencils2. Allpartsandmaterialsusedonpersonalprojects3. Uniforms,safetyglasses,andotherpersonalitemsarerequiredbyspecificoccupationalareas.4. Studentsareencouragedtotaketheaccidentinsuranceavailable.
Allmaterials,books,andothersuppliespurchasedfromthebookstorebythestudentbecomethepropertyofthestudentandarenon-refundable.
FeeWaiversFull-timestateemployees(toincludeTBRandUTemployees)mayenrollintrainingprogramsonaspace-availablebasiswithoutpayingmaintenance,technologyaccessfees,andstudentactivityfeesusingaPC-191waiver.Anydependentchildundertheageof21whoseparentdiedasadirectresultofinjuriesreceivedwhileservinginthearmedforcesmaybeeligibleforafeewaiver.Note:Allpersonseligibleformaintenancefeewaiversordiscountsmustprovideappropriatedocumentationpriortoregistration.
FeeDiscountsAmaintenancefeediscountequalto50%willbeprovidedtospousesanddependentchildrenundertheageof26whoseparentisemployedbytheTBRorUTsystem.Amaintenancefeediscountof25%willbegiventodependentchildrenundertheageof24whoseparentisemployedasafull-timestateemployeeorcertifiedteacherinaTennesseepublicschoolorwhoseparentisaretiredstateemployee.
Personswithapermanent,totaldisability,andpersonswhowillbecome65yearsofageorolderduringtheacademicterminwhichtheybeginclassesandwhoaredomiciledinTennesseewillbechargedaservicefeeof$60perterm.Thisonlyappliestoenrollmentonaspaceavailablebasis.
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DishonoredCheckCollectionFeesThepaymentoffeesmaybemadebycash,check,creditcard,ormoneyorder.Ifastudentpaysfeeswithacheckthatisnothonoredbythebank,thestudentwillbenotifiedbythepersonsodesignatedattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville.Ifthecheckisnotpaidincashwithin15calendardaysfromthedateofnotice,thatstudentwillbewithdrawnfromclasses.Areturnedcheckfeeof$30willbeassessed.Theinstitutionmaydenyfuturecheckwritingprivilegestostudentswhohavepaidregistrationfeeswithchecksthataredishonored.(Policy4:01:03:00page1).Onceacheckisreturnedforinsufficientfundsasecondtime,studentsarerequiredtopaywithacashier’scheckorcashinsubsequentterms.Anypastduedebtsmustbepaidpriortoanyadditionalregistrationandnogradereports,certificates,ordiplomaswillbeissueduntilthedebtispaid.AlsoseePaymentofStudentFeesandEnrollment,TBRPolicy4.01.03.00.
RefundPolicyTheCollegewillautomaticallycalculateandprocessarefundforanystudentwhowithdrawsduringtherefundperiod.AllrefundchecksaremaileddirectlytothestudentfromtheTCATBusinessOfficewithin30daysofreceiptoftherequest.
EligibilityforRefunds:
1. Thechangeinafull-timestudent’sschedulewhichresultsinreclassificationtoapart-timestudent.2. Achangeinapart-timestudent’sschedule,whichresultsinaclassloadoffewerhours.3. VoluntarywithdrawalfromtheCollegewithintherefundperiod.4. CancellationofaprogrambytheCollege.5. Deathofastudent.6. StudentsadministrativelydismissedWILLNOTbeeligibleforrefunds.
TitleIVfinancialaidstudents(i.e.Pell,SEOG)maybesubjecttoReturnofTitleIVrefundpolicies.Wilder-Naifehrecipientsaresubjecttoinstitutionalrefundpolicies.Thereisnorefundoftechnologyaccessfees,studentactivityfees,orspecialacademicfeesafterclasseshavebegun.
CalculationofRefunds1. FullRefund:
a. 100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedforclassescanceledbytheCollege.b. 100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedfordropsorwithdrawalspriortothefirstofficialdayof
classes.c. 100%oftuitionandfeeswillberefundedinthecaseofdeathofthestudentduringtheterm.
2. PartialRefund:a. Arefundof75%oftuitionmaybeallowedifaprogramisdroppedorastudentwithdrawswithin
thefirst10%oftheclasshours.b. Arefundof50%oftuitionmaybeallowedifacourseisdroppedorastudentwithdrawswithinthe
first20%oftheclasshours.c. Norefundoftuitionmaybepermittedafter20%oftheclasshourshavebeencompleted.
3. TherewillbeNOrefundafterthefirstofficialdayofclasseswhenaminimumfeeiscollected.
*Pleasenote:
• Bookstorepurchases,specialacademicfees,andliabilityinsurancearenon-refundable.• Costschargedagainstafinancialaidawardmayresultintherefundtostateorfederalentities.• RefundchecksarerequestedbyTCATOneida/HuntsvilleBusinessOfficeandaremailedtothe
studentfromtheTennesseeBoardofRegentsServiceCenter.
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GRADING&PROGRESSPOLICIESStudentsareevaluatedonskillandtheoryineachprogramduringtheacademicterm.Progressreports,attendancerecords,andworkevaluationsaremaintainedoneachstudentinBanner,acomputerizedstudentinformationmanagementsystem.Students’filesaremaintainedintheCollege’sStudentServicesOffice.
AcademicRetentionandReadmissionPolicyI. StudentAttendance
A. ThenatureoftheprogramsattheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnologyissuchthatitisnecessaryforeverystudenttoattendregularly.Excessiveinterruptionsduetoabsenceswillhaveanadverseeffectonstudentprogress.1. Afull-timestudentenrolledforafullterm(432hours)andthathasbeenabsentformore
than5.5%(24hours)ofthescheduledhoursenrolled,willreceivewrittencommunicationalertingthestudenttothenumberofhoursremainingpriortosuspension.Availablecommunityandinstitutionalresourceswillbesharedtoassiststudentswithattendanceissues.Thenumberofhoursofabsencetriggeringnotificationmustbeproratedforallpart-timestudentsandfull-timestudentsenrolledforlessthanafullterm.
2. Whenafull-timestudentenrollsforafullterm(432hours)andhasabsencesexceeding9.7%(42hours)ofthescheduledhoursenrolled,thatstudentwillbesuspended.Astudentsuspendedforattendancemayappealthesuspensioninwritingtothepresidentwithinthree(3)daysofreceivingnotificationofthesuspension.Astudentappealingsuspensionofattendancemayremaininclassuntilthesuspensionhasbeenreviewed.Thenumberofhourstriggeringsuspensionmustbeproratedforallpart-timeandfull-timestudentsenrolledforlessthanafullterm.
3. Astudentisconsideredtardyifnotintheclassroomatthedesignatedtimeforclasstostart.Multipletardieswillresultinthefollowingdiscipline:a. Five(5)tardies:Studentwillbegivenawrittenwarningbyinstructor.b. Six(6)tardies:Studentwillbeplacedonprobationbythepresidentorthe
president'sdesignee.c. Seven(7)tardies:Studentwillbereferredtothepresident,andmaybesuspended.
4. Anattendancerecordforeachstudentshallbemaintainedinthestudentinformation
system.B. Whenastudentmissesthree(3)consecutivedayswithoutcontactingthecollege,thatstudentmay
bepresumedtohavewithdrawnfromthecollege.
II. ExceptionsforSuspensionDuetoStudentAttendanceA. Inindividualcasesofextenuatingcircumstances,thepresidentmaymakeexceptionstothe
requirementofsuspensionorpresumedwithdrawalduetoabsences.Thecircumstanceswarrantingsuchexceptionsshouldbefullydocumented.
III. StudentProgressA. Evaluationsofstudentachievementtowardaprogram'sidentifiedoccupationalcompetenciesare
recordedforeachstudentattheendof432hoursofinstructionthatcompriseaterm.Thoseevaluationsshallbebasedonthefollowingscaleofprogress:1. A=94–1002. B=87–933. C=80–864. D=73–795. F=0–726. P=Pass7. CONT=Continuing/Incomplete
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8. W=Withdrew
B. Gradesforcourseswillbedeterminedasdescribedincoursesyllabi.Studentswillbegradedinthefollowingcategories:1. SkillProficiency2. Theory/RelatedInformation
IV. PriorLearningAssessment/TransferCredit
A. EachTCATwillestablishaprocessforprospectivestudentstosubmitpriorlearningortransfercreditforreviewbyaninstructorinthestudent’sselectedprogramofstudy.Theprocesswillbeadvertisedtoallstudentsandwillbeoutlinedinthestudenthandbook.
B. Transfercreditforprevioustrainingfromotherinstitutionsorpriorlearningexperiencemaybegivencredittowardprogramcompletionrequirementsupondemonstrationofcommoncompetencies.Studentsrequestingcreditforprioreducation/trainingorexperiencesmaydosothroughtwosourcesofpriorcreditthatcanbereviewedbyinstructorsforrecommendationforthestudenttoreceivecredittowardsacourseinaTCATprogramofstudy.1. CreditfromasisterTCATinstitution.2. Creditfromallotherinstitutions,workexperiences,certifications,etc.
C. ForthepurposeofGPA,thepriorlearningortransfercreditwillappearonthestudent’stranscript.Agradeof‘TP’forTransfer--FullCourseCreditor‘TC’forTransfer—PartialCourseCreditwillbeassignedandwillnotbeincludedintheGPAcalculation.
D. Transfercreditprovisionsaresetbyeachtechnicalcollegeinkeepingwithbestpracticeguidelines.Assuch,transferofpriorcreditislimitedinanumberofareas.Forexample,
1. thenumberofhoursthatmaybetransferred,2. inequivalencyofrequirements,3. theproceduresforacceptanceoftransfercredits,includingGPArequirements,4. theperiodinwhichcoursesmaybetakenandtimelimitsonworkvariesbyinstitution,5. departmentandacademicprogram.
V. GradePointSystemA. Thefollowinggradepointsystemistobeusedingradepointaverage(GPA):
1. A:4pointspercustomaryclockhour2. B:3pointspercustomaryclockhour3. C:2pointspercustomaryclockhour4. D:1pointspercustomaryclockhour5. F:0pointspercustomaryclockhour
B. Thegradepointaverageisdeterminedbydividingthetotalnumberofgradepointsearnedbythe
totalnumberofcustomaryclockhoursforthecourseswhichthestudentattempted.Customaryclockhoursincoursesfromwhichthestudentwithdrawsorinwhichthestudentreceivesgradessuchaspass/fail,arenotconsideredwhendeterminingtheGPA.
C. Finally,asinglestudenttranscriptwillincludetermandcumulativeGPAcalculations.ThecumulativecalculationwillbeusedindeterminingtherequiredGPAforgraduation,honors,andfinancialaideligibility.Thetermcalculationwillbeusedwhendeterminingsuspension.
D. ForthepurposeofincreasingmasteryinacoursewhensuchisnecessaryforprogramprogressionorforthepurposeofincreasingtheGPA,institutionsmaypermitstudentstorepeatcoursesinwhichtheirfinalgradesareCorlower.AlliedHealthprogramsmayoutlinespecificrepeatcourseguidelinesintheirrespectiveAlliedHealthstudenthandbook.
E. IncomputingtheGPA,thequestionofhowtocountrepeatcoursesmustbespecificallyaddressedintheStudentHandbookofeachinstitution.Intheeventastudentrepeatsacourse,therepeatcoursegradeiscalculatedinto,andtheoriginalgradeisexcludedfromtheGPA.Ifcoursesarerepeatedmorethantwice(threeattempts),GPAiscalculatedusingthethirdattemptandallsubsequentattempts.
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VI. RetentionStandards
A. GPATCATs1. AstudentwhofailsduringanytermtoattainacumulativeGPAatorabovethelevel
indicatedbelowforthecustomaryclockhoursattemptedortheaveragegradepercourse,willbeplacedonsuspensionattheendoftheterm.a. Standards:
I. Astudentmustearna"D"(73)orbetterpercourseforeachtermandanoverall2.0GPAorbetterperterm.
II. AlliedHealthProgramsrequirea"C"(80)orbetterpercourseforeachterm.
2. Additionalretentionstandardsforspecificprogramsmaybeestablishedbythecollegebasedonaccreditationorlicensingrequirementsapplicabletoaprogram.
VII. ReadmissionfromSuspensionforGradesorAttendanceA. Thepresidentmayconsiderforreadmissiontheapplicantwhohasbeensuspended.B. Criteriathatthepresidentwillconsiderinassessingcandidacyforreadmissionareasfollows:
1. Assessmentofthecandidate'swillingnesstoaddressthosedeficienciesthatcontributedtothepriorsuspension,and
2. Assessmentofthelikelihoodthatthereadmittedstudentmaysucceedinpursuingtheirtrainingobjective.
GradingandProgressforAllPrograms(exceptAlliedHealth)GradeScale(exceptNursing&AlliedHealth)A 94-100B 87-93C 80-86D 73-79F 0-72
Eachstudentwillbeevaluatedonatermbasis.Thetermgradereportwillreflecteachstudent’sprogressinthecategoriesofSkillProficiencyandRelatedInformation(theory).Astudentmustmaintaina“D”orbetteraveragepercoursecodeandanoverallcombinedaverageofa“C”orbetterforthe72-dayperiodofinstruction,whichcomprisesaterm.Failuretomaintaintherequiredoverallcombinedgradeaverageof“C”orbetterwillresultinsuspensionattheendoftheterm.Pace/Progress:Instructorsshallhaveacourseoutline/curriculumthatstipulatesthecustomarylengthoftimeforamoduleofstudy.Instructorsshallconsultwiththeiradvisorycommitteesontheircourseoutline/curriculum.StudentServicespersonnelshallcommunicatetheconceptofpace/progresstonewenrolleesduringorientation.Instructorsshallcommunicatetheirprogram’sspecificpace/progressscheduletoeveryincomingstudent.Instructorsshallcreateandmaintainagradingsystemwherebythosestudentsnotmaintainingthestatedpace/progressforaspecificmoduleofstudywillreceiveagradethatreflectsthatlackofpace/progress.Instructorsshallinformallstudents,existingandnew,ofthegradingpolicy.SincealloccupationaltrainingofferedintheareaCollegesinvolvestechnicalknowledgeandoccupationalandemployabilityskills,studentsareencouragedtoapplythemselvestoachievesuccessintheirchosenvocationalobjective.
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StudentGradingandProgressforNursing&AlliedHealthPracticalNursingstudentsarerequiredtomaintainan80(C)orbetteraveragepercourse.StudentsinthePracticalNursingprogramwhoscorelessthanan80(C)averageinanycoursewillbewithdrawnfromtheprogramduetofailuretoprogress.Allgrades/gradeaverageswillbecalculatedtothetenthsplace.Ifthetenthsplaceis0.5orgreaterthenexthigherwholenumericalnumberwillbeassigned.(i.e.79.5=80)Ifthetenthsplaceis0.4orlessthenumericalgradewillberoundeddown.(i.e.,79.4=79).Studentsmustmaintainasatisfactoryaverage(80)foreachunitofthecurriculum.GradeScaleforPracticalNursing&AlliedHealthA 94-100B 87-93C 80-86D 73-79F 0-72
Oncegradeshavebeenawardedandposted,theymaynotbechangedwithoutwrittenauthorizationoftheinstructorandtheapprovalofthePresidentunlessalteredpursuanttoagradeappeal.StudentsenrolledinthePracticalNursingandAlliedHealthprogramsmustmaintainasatisfactoryaverageof80foreachunitofstudy.
WorkerCharacteristicsGrading(WorkEthicsProgram)TheU.S.DepartmentofLaborestimatesthat80percentofworkerswholosetheirjobsdosonotbecauseoflackofoccupationalskills,butbecauseofpoorworkethics.Themissionoftechnicaleducationistoprovidebusinessandindustrywithtrainedworkerswhopossessbothstrongoccupationalskillsandgoodworkhabits.
Businessandindustryleadershaveidentifiedessentialworkercharacteristicsthatshouldbetaughtandpracticedtohelpdevelopaviableandeffectiveworkforce.
Thetenworkercharacteristictraitsidentifiedare:
1.Attendance 6.Productivity2.Character 7.OrganizationalSkills3.Teamwork 8.Communication4.Appearance 9.Cooperation5.Attitude 10.Respect
TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillehasincorporatedaworkercharacteristicscoursefocusingontheworkercharacteristicstobetaughteachterm.Eachstudentwillreceiveaworkercharacteristicscoursegrade,whichwillberecordedonthestudent’stranscript.
STUDENTRECORDS
StudentFilesApermanentfileismaintainedoneachcurrentandformerstudentwhohasenrolledinTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville.TheCollegecomplieswithTBRPolicy1.12.01.00ondisposalofrecords.Eachpermanentstudentrecordwillcontainaminimumofthefollowinginformation:1)academicrecords;2)disciplinaryfiles;3)mattersresultinginstudentdiscipline.Theclassrollismaintainedbytheinstructorandistheofficialrecordforallstudentsinaclass.Itistheofficialschoolrecordinmatterspertainingtoentrancedates,completiondates,andattendance.TheserecordsarethepropertyoftheCollegeandarestoredintheOfficeofStudentServices.
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TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththeGramm-Leach-BlileyAct:SecurityInformationProgramguidelinesthatsetstandardsforprotectionofallnonpublicfinancialinformation.
StudentRecordConfidentialityAllstudentrecordsareconfidentialinaccordwiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),20U.S.C.–§1232gandT.C.A.§10-7-504.(SeealsoTBRGuidelineS-020onconfidentialityofstudentrecords).Confidentialstudentrecordinformationgenerallymaynotbedisclosedwithoutthewrittenconsentofthestudent.ConsenttoreleaseformsandinformationregardingdisclosureproceduresmaybeobtainedfromtheStudentServicesOffice.
StudentNotificationofRights-FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)StudentsofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvillehavespecificrightsunderFERPA,aswellastherelatedregulationsoftheDepartmentofEducation.Thislawandtheregulationsprovidethatastudenthasarighttoinspectandreviewtheireducationrecords.Requestswillbehonoredwithin45daysofthedaytheTCATreceivesarequestforaccess.StudentsshouldsubmitawrittenrequesttotheCoordinatorofStudentServices,identifyingtherecord(s)theywishtoinspect.Thestudentwillbenotifiedofthedateandtimewhentherecordswillbeavailableforinspection.PerbothFERPAandTBRGuidelineS-020,astudentmayrequestthatanyrecordbeamendedifthestudentbelievesitisinaccurate,misleading,orotherwiseinviolationofprivacyrights.Torequestanamendment,thestudentmustwritetheCoordinatorofStudentServicesandclearlyidentifythepartoftherecordtheywantchangedandspecifywhyitisinaccurateormisleading.IftheCollegedecidesnottoamendtherecord,thestudentwillbenotifiedofhis/herrightstoaschoolhearing.Additionalinformationregardinghearingprocedureswillbeprovidedtothestudentatthattime.
ReleaseofPersonallyIdentifiableInformationTCATOneida/Huntsvillewillobtainthestudent’swritten,signedconsentbeforedisclosingpersonallyidentifiableinformationaboutthestudentfromtheirrecords,unlessreleaseispursuanttooneoftheexceptionsprovidedbyFERPAoritsregulations.StudentsmayexecuteaFERPAreleaseformwhichgivestheCollegepermissiontoreleaseinformationortospeakwithothersaboutmatterscontainedinthestudent’srecordsasdesignatedbythestudent.StudentsalsohavetheoptiontoexecuteconsentformsauthorizingtheTCATOneida/Huntsvilletoreleasestudentrecordstoparentsorotherdesignatedpersons/entities.ForinformationontheFERPAreleaseform,visittheStudentServicesOffice.FERPApermitsdisclosurewithoutconsenttoTCATofficialswithlegitimateeducationalinterests.ACollegeofficialhasalegitimateeducationalinterestiftheofficialisapersonemployedbyTCATOneida/Huntsvilleinanadministrative,supervisory,facultyorstaffposition;apersonorcompanywithwhomtheschoolhascontractedservices;amemberoftheschool’sgoverningboard;or,astudentservinginanofficialcapacity,suchasstudentreviewhearings.Uponrequest,theschoolalsodiscloseseducationrecordswithoutstudentconsenttoofficialsofanotherschoolinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll,butwillnotifythestudent,ifpossible,oftherequest.Aschoolmayalsodisclosepersonallyidentifiableinformationwithoutstudentconsenttothefollowingparties:U.S.ComptrollerGeneral,U.S.AttorneyGeneral,U.S.DepartmentofEducationAuthorizedorganizationsconductingeducationalresearchAccreditingagenciesAllegedvictimofacrimeParentofaDependentStudentasdefinedbytheIRSParentofastudentunder21regardingtheviolationofalawregardingalcoholordrugabuse
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FERPAalsopermitsthedisclosureof“DirectoryInformation”withoutpriorconsentofastudent.“Directoryinformation”meansinformationcontainedinaneducationrecordofastudentwhichwouldNOTgenerallybeconsideredharmful,oraninvasionofprivacyifdisclosed.Directoryinformationincludes:NameAddressDateofbirthTelephonelistingCourseofstudyDatesofattendanceAwardsearnedMostrecentpreviousinstitutionattendedOtherinformationofthetypeabovespecificallyapprovedbytheinstitutionorschoolasacceptabledirectoryinformationTCATOneida/Huntsvilledoesnotsellandgenerallydoesnotdistributemailinglistsofstudentstoanypersonorentityexceptasmandatedbycertainfederallawsformilitaryrecruiters.TheSolomonAmendmentrequiresthereleaseofnameaddress,anddateofbirthtomilitaryrecruitersupontheirrequest.
OtherPossibleBasesforReleaseofStudentRecordsFERPAandSubpoenasTheTCATmayberequiredtodiscloseinformationpursuanttoacourtorderorlawfullyissuedsubpoena.TheTCATmustmakeareasonableefforttonotifythestudentoftheorderorsubpoenainadvanceofcompliance,sotheparentoreligiblestudentmayseekprotectiveaction,unlessthecourtorissuingagencyhasprohibitedsuchdisclosure.FERPAandHealthRecords45CFRPart160;45CFRPart162;45CFRPart164TCATOneida/Huntsville’sStudentServicesofficenormallyobtainsandmaintainshealthrecordsforeachstudentwhoappliesforaccommodations,services,orwaivers.Ifahealthrecordisusedinrelationtoastudent'seducationprogram,thehealthrecordisaneducationrecord.InthatcasethenormalFERPAconfidentialityprovisionsapply.FERPAandHealthandSafetyExemption34CFR99.31(a)(10)&34CFR99.36Ahealthandsafetyexceptionpermitsthedisclosureofpersonallyidentifiableinformationfromastudent’srecordincaseofanimmediatethreattothehealthorsafetyofstudentsorotherindividuals.Theschooldisclosespersonallyidentifiableinformationfromaneducationrecordtoappropriatepartiesinconnectionwithahealthorsafetyemergencyifknowledgeoftheinformationisnecessarytoprotectthehealthorsafetyofthestudentorotherindividuals.FERPAandthePatriotAct:InresponsetotheterroristattacksontheUnitedStatesthattookplaceonSeptember11,2001,CongressmadechangestoFERPA.Section507oftheUSAPatriotActamendedFERPA,whichnowcontains16exceptionstothegeneralrules.PublicLaw107-56;DCLApril12,2002.TCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththechangesmadetoFERPAbecauseoftheUSAPatriotActasoutlinedinDCLApril12,2002.StudentsmayreportviolationsofFERPAorsubmitquestionsaboutFERPAmatterstotheTCAT.ComplaintsorrequestsforinformationaboutFERPAandtheTCATOneida/Huntsville’spoliciesrelatedtostudentrecordsmaydosobycontactingtheCoordinatorofStudentServices.Additionalinformationmaybefoundat:StudentServicesTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleHuntsville,TN37756(423)663-4900
TennesseeBoardofRegents1BridgestoneParkNashville,TN37214www.tbr.edu
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www.tcatoneida.edu
Policy3:02:03:00-ConfidentialtyofStudentRecords
AstudentalsohastherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducationconcerningallegedfailuresbyTCATOneida/HuntsvilletocomplywiththerequirementsofFERPA.ThenameandaddressoftheofficethatadministersFERPAis:
FamilyPolicyComplianceOfficeU.S.DepartmentofEducation400MarylandAve.S.W.Washington,DC20202-4605Phone:202-260-3887www.ed.gov/officese/OM/fpco
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TranscriptofAcademicRecordAtranscriptoftrainingcompletedwillbepreparedandsuppliedtostudentsuponrequest.Allrequestsfortranscript,includingrequestsmadetobemailedtoemployersorothereducationinstitutionsmustbemadewithaTranscriptReleaseFormsignedbythestudent.Thisreleasewillexpirewhentherequestisfinalized.Transcriptrequeststake7-10businessdaystoprocess.Studentswithanencumbranceof$100orgreaterwillnotbeallowedtoreceivetranscripts,awards,ortohavetranscriptssentto3rdpartiesuntilthatbalanceissettledorunlessthetranscriptistobesenttoanotherTBRinstitutionandthestudenthasenteredintoawrittenagreementtosatisfytheoutstandingdebtorobligationowedtotheCollegeissuingthecertificateofcreditorofficialtranscript.ThereceivinginstitutionwillnotreleaseanawardortranscriptuntiltheencumbranceispaidtoTCATOneida/Huntsville.TheCollegewillkeepapermanentrecordoftraining.Anystudentwhochangeshis/hernameoraddressshouldnotifythemainofficesothataccuraterecordsmaybemaintained.
HighSchoolTranscriptsandGEDandHiSetScoresGED,HiSETscoresandtranscriptsarerequiredtobeonfileintheStudentServicesOffice.
TransferofStudentRecordstootherInstitutionsEducationalrecordsmaybedisclosedwithoutthestudent’sconsenttoofficialsofanotherschoolorinstitutioninwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll.
STUDENTPOLICIES
AttendancePolicyThenatureoftheprogramsattheTCATOneida/Huntsvilleissuchthatitisnecessaryforeverystudenttoattendregularly.Excessiveinterruptionsduetoabsenceswillhaveanadverseeffectonstudentprogress.Thedailyattendanceofastudentbecomesapartofthestudent’spermanentfileandisreflectedontheirtranscript.
Theattendancepolicyisintendedtopromotedependabilityandpositiveworkercharacteristicsessentialtosuccessintheworkforce.Studentsareexpectedtobepunctualandattendclasseachday.Thepurposeoftheattendancepolicyistoprovidethosestudentswithextenuatingcircumstancesoremergenciesbeyondtheircontrolasexceptiontoperfectattendance.Discretionaryhoursorpersonaltimeawayfromschoolarenotconsideredappropriateabsences.OnoccasionswherestudentsmustbeabsentfromtheTCAT,theyarerequiredtocallintotheirinstructortoinformthemoftheabsence.Allstudentsmustattendatleast90.3%oftheirscheduledhourstomaintainsatisfactoryattendance.
Full-TimeStudents• Afterafull-timestudenthasbeenabsentforatotalof5.5%ofthetotalhoursforwhichhe/sheenrolledfor
the term, the student will receive written communication from their program instructor and will becounseledabouttheirattendancepattern.Theinstructorwillalertthestudenttothenumberofhoursofpermittedabsencesfortheremainingportionofthetermwithoutsuspensionfornon-compliancewiththeattendancepolicy.
• Whenastudentaccumulatesabsencesmorethan9.7%ofthehoursforwhichhe/sheenrolledfortheterm,thestudentwillreceivewrittennotificationofsuspension.Thestudentmayappealthesuspensioninwritingto the President within three days of notification of the suspension. A student appealing suspension ofattendancemayremaininclassuntilthesuspensionhasbeenreviewedandadecisionmade.
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Astudentisconsideredtardyifnotintheclassroomatthedesignatedtimeforclasstostart.Studentsarrivinglatetoschoolwillbechargedforabsencesduetotardinessasfollows:1. Multipletardieswillresultinthefollowingaction(s),
a. 5tardies—studentwillbegivenadocumentedwarningbyinstructor,b. 6tardies—studentwillbeplacedonprobationbythePresidentorDesignee,c. 7tardies—studentwillbereferredtoPresidentandmaybesuspended,d. Astudentabsentthreeconsecutivedayswithnonotificationofabsenceswillbeautomatically
terminatedfromtheprogram.SeetheWithdrawalPolicyfoundonpage29ofthishandbook.
To re-enroll, following a suspension for an attendance policy violation, the student must complete and file anapplication for readmission. Students terminated for attendance violations must wait one full term before re-enrolling.Re-admissionrequiresanewapplicationandfollowingstandardadmissionsprocesses.
Make-UpHoursMake-uphoursarenotpermittedexceptasareasonableaccommodationpermittedpursuanttoproceduresapplicableinspecificsituations,e.g.pregnancyorcertaindocumenteddisabilities.
ExemptAbsencesStudentswhoaremembersoftheReserveorNationalGuardandwhoarerequiredtoservetwoweeksactivedutyeachyearwillbepermittedtodoso.Insuchcases,thestudentwillbegrantedleavefortheperiodofactiveduty.VAcertificationsforsuchstudentswillbeadjustedaccordingly.Thesestudentsshouldadvisetheschooloftheirmilitaryscheduleatthebeginningofthetermtheiractivedutytourisscheduled.ThestudentmustprovidetheCollegewithacopyoftheofficialorders.Astudentwillbeexcusedfromclassesforjuryduty;however,acopyofthesummonsmustbeprovidedtotheCollegeaswellasanexcuseforeachdayfromthecourtclerk.
ReportingAbsencesAllabsencesandtardinessmustberecordedontheprogressreport,whichiskeptinthestudent’spermanentrecord.Whenreturningtoclassfollowinganabsence,thestudentshouldreporttotheinstructorandcompletetheabsencereport.Thestudentshouldreporttotheinstructorbeforeleaving.Studentsleavingclasswithoutauthorizationwillbecountedabsentandmayresultindisciplinaryaction.
ChangesinEnrollmentStatusIt issometimesnecessaryforastudenttochangestatusoralterhis/herattendanceschedule.Achangeofstatuscouldbeanincreaseordecreaseinscheduledhourstoattend.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologydoesnotnormallygrantchangesinenrollmentstatusafterthecensusdate(firstofficialdayofclass).However,whentherearedocumentedmedicalorextraordinarypersonalreasons,astudentmayrequestachangeinstatusfromfull-timetopart-timewithinthefirst10daysofthetrimesterorwithinthefirst10daysofthestudent’senrollment.Reasonswhichmaybeconsideredforastatuschangeshall include,butnotbe limitedto, illnessofthestudent, illnessordeathofanimmediatefamilymember,extremefinancialhardshipofthestudentorstudent’simmediatefamily,orother extraordinary circumstances beyond the student’s control where continued full-time attendance by thestudentcreatesasubstantialhardship.Achangeofstatuscouldbeanincreaseordecreaseinthescheduledattendancehours.Ifapproved,theamountofanyfinancialaidawardbeingreceivedmaybeadjustedbasedontherevisedscheduledattendancehoursfortheterm.DecisionsbytheStudentServicesCoordinatorarefinalwithregardtochangeofstatusrequests.
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Approved changes of status will change the allowable absence hours for the student. Students on a part-timeschedulemustattendonthedaysandtimesscheduled.Ifnotinattendanceonthosedays,absencehourswillbepostedinthesamemannerasforfull-timestudents.Satisfactoryacademicprogressrulesarethesameforpart-timestudentsasforfull-timestudents.Studentswill only be allowed one (1) change of status per trimester. Students desiring to change status at thebeginningofatrimestershalldosopriortoregistration.
StudentsmustcontacttheStudentServicesOfficetorequestachangeinstatus.Ifachangeinstatusisapproved,theamountofanyfinancialaidawardsbeingreceivedwillbeadjustedbasedontherevisedscheduledhoursfortheterm,therefore,studentsmustreviewthechangeinstatusrequestwiththeFinancialAidOffice.Anyamountthatthestudentowesforfinancialresourcesalreadyreceivedmustbepaidbackpriortotheeffectivedateofthechange.Theinstitutionalrefundpolicywillbeappliedtodetermineifarefundisdue.
ClassroomandShopMaintenanceGoodhousekeepingpracticesshouldalwaysbefollowed. Trashmustbepickeduponsite;tools,equipment,etc.shouldbekeptinappropriateplaces—notonbenches,machines,andfloorswhennotinuse.Asanintegralpartofinstruction,eachstudentisexpectedtoparticipateinhousekeepingandcleanupactivitiesattheconclusionofeachdaytomaintainefficient,high-leveltrainingprograms.Instructorsandstudentsareresponsibleforcleanlinessandorderlinessofclassroomworkareasatalltimes.Eachprogramwillestablishadailyroutineforcleaningandstudentsareexpectedtocarryoutdutiesasassigned.
UtilizationofPhysicalFacilitiesShops,laboratories,andequipmentshallbeusedonlyforcarryingouttheinstructionalprogramoftheschool.OrganizationsseekingtoutilizedesignatedTCATfacilitiesmustcompletetheFacilitiesUsageApplication.ThisapplicationmustbesubmittedtothePresidentordesigneeatleastfive(5)businessdayspriortotheevent.ThePresidentordesigneewillreviewtherequestandapproveordenyitinwriting,whichmaytaketheformofanemailmessage.DenialofaFacilitiesUsageRequestwillincludeastatementofthebasisforthedenial.PleaseseetheTBRpolicy1:03:02:50onFacilitiesuse(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/access-and-use-campus-property-and-facilities).
ResponsibilityforTools,EquipmentandPropertyStudentsareresponsiblefortheproperuseandcareoftools,equipment,andotherschoolproperty.Studentsresponsibleforlossof,ordamageto,schoolpropertymayberequiredtopaycostsassociatedwiththatlossordamage.Studentsmustreportdamagedequipmentorfacilitiestotheinstructorassoonasdetected.
CourseActivitiesEachtrainingprogramhasspecificrulesandclasspoliciesregardingconduct,dress,safety,breakandlunchschedules,andcourserequirements.Theinstructorhaschargeofallcourseactivitiesandwillinformstudentsoftrainingexpectations,includingthepurchaseofbooks,supplies,tools,anduniforms.
DressPolicyTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleisavocational/technicaltraininginstitution.Mostemployerswillnotemploypersonswithinappropriateappearance.Presentingaprofessionalappearancemakesthetaskoffindingandsecuringemploymentmucheasier.TheCollege’saimistomaketheeducationalexperienceasmuchlikeawell-managedindustrialestablishmentaspossible.
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Appropriateattiremustbewornthatisrepresentativeofwhatindustryrequiresintheworkplace.Safetyglassesarerequiredintheshopareas,andlooseclothingisprohibitedwhenoperatingmachinery.Appropriatedressisstronglyencouragedandwillbedefinedbyyourinstructor.AnimportanttraininggoalforeachstudentatTCATOneida/Huntsvilleistodevelopasenseofpersonalprideinhisorherappearanceandchosenoccupation.Studentsmayberequiredtopurchasecertainprescribedclothingsuchasshopuniforms,steel-toeboots,pants,shirts,etc.,fortheirtrainingarea.Studentsmustwearshoesandclothessuitablefortheareaenrolledandkeepthemneat.Provocativeoroffensiveclothingisprohibitedoncampus.Theevaluationofstudentworkercharacteristicswillincludestudentappearanceasitrelatestooccupational/jobrequirements.Workanddresshabitsareanimportantpartofanyskilledcraftperson,technician,orofficeworker.
AttitudeStudentsareexpectedandencouragedtodevelopproperworkhabitsandtomaintainasincere,cooperativeattitudeatalltimes.
ProgramTransferPolicyItisexpectedtherewillbeverylimitedtransferbetweenprogramssinceeveryattemptismadetoplacethestudentintoasuitableareaatthetimeofinitialenrollment.Whenastudentwhoiscurrentlyenrolledneedstotransfertoanewtrainingprogrambecauseofachangeincareerobjectives,theStudentServicesOfficewillcoordinatewiththeinstructorandthestudentinmakingthetransitiontoanotherprogramandinensuringthechangeisappropriatetothestudent’sinterestsandqualifications.Studentsmusthaveapassingaverageintheprogramtheydesiretotransferfrombeforethetransferwillbeconsidered.Whenthetransferchoiceismade,theCoordinatorofStudentServicesmustapprovethetransfer.Itisexpectedthatgenerallythiswilloccurduringthefirsttermofthestudent’straining.
TransferfromTCATOneida/HuntsvilletoOtherInstitutionsThosestudentswhowishtotransfertoanotherTCATwillneedtoconsultwiththeStudentServicesOfficeconcerningthedatetheyexpecttoenrollintheirnewTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology.StudentstransferringfromTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillemustfollowtherecordspolicytohavetheirrecordssenttootherinstitutions.Financialaidrecordsdonotautomaticallyfollowstudents;pleaseseeFinancialAidpersonnelforassistance.
TransfersofStudentsfromOtherInstitutionsAlltransferapplicantsareconsideredonaspaceavailablebasis.Transcriptsdocumentingclockhoursofattendance,grades,andskillsmasteredarereviewedforcredit,time,andplacement.Transferstudentsareadmittedwhenspaceisavailableandadmissionrequirementsaremet.
ArticulationTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleiscommittedtohelpingourstudentsachievemoreadvanceddegrees.StudentswhohavedocumentedclassroomhoursorexperienceintechnicalareasofferedbyTCATOneida/Huntsvillemayreceiveadvancedplacementatsubsequentlyattendedinstitutionsofhighereducationbasedonacompetency-basedtestorareviewofTCATtranscripts.ToreceivemoreinformationoncurrentarticulationagreementspleasecontacttheStudentServicesOffice.
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ProcedureforVoluntaryTerminationofTrainingEverystudentshouldtalkwithhis/herinstructorandtheCoordinatorofStudentServicesbeforevoluntarilyterminatinghis/hertrainingorwithdrawingfromenrollmentattheTCAT.Theproceduretoterminate/withdrawis:
1. Talkwithyourinstructor.Explainwhyyouareleavingandwhatyourplansareforthefuture.2. CompleteanExitInterviewFormandsubmittotheStudentServicesDepartment.3. IfastudentfailstocompleteanExitInterviewForm,theStudentServicesstaffwillmailtheformtothe
student.ThisinformationisveryimportantforCOE,U.S.DepartmentofEducation,andTBRreporting.4. Studentsmayowerefundsforfinancialassistanceprogram(s)iftheydonotcompletethehours
scheduledduringtheterminwhichtheyterminate/withdraw.
InvoluntaryWithdrawalPolicy(Automatic)AnystudentwhoisabsentfromclassforthreedayswithoutnotificationtotheprograminstructorwillbeautomaticallywithdrawnfromclassperTBRpolicy2:03:01:05.Onthedayfollowingthethirdnocallnoshowabsence,theinstructorwillfillouttherequiredterminationnotificationformsandforwardthemtotheStudentServicesOffice.Studentswhoareabsentthree(3)consecutivedaysmust:
1. Notifytheinstructororstudentservicesofintenttoreturntoclass;and2. Providetheinstructororstudentserviceswiththeexpecteddateofreturn;and3. Provideofficialdocumentation(e.g.,medicalexcuse)forextendedabsencebeyond3days.
Failuretomeettheobligationsabovewillresultinimmediatewithdrawalfromtheprogram.StudentServicespersonnelwillprocessthewithdrawalforms,includingdeterminationofReturnofTitleIVAidCalculation,TBRRefundCalculationandnotificationofwithdrawaltorequiredoutsideagencies.Shouldthestudentreturntoclassafteranautomaticwithdrawalhasbeenprocessed,thestudentwillberequiredtocompleteanewapplicationforenrollment;he/shewillbere-admittedtotheprogrambasedonhis/hernewpositiononthewaitinglist.
HealthandAccidentPolicyAllstudentsenrollinginTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleareencouragedtocompleteaMedicalRecordform.ThisinformationwillbetreatedasaconfidentialeducationalrecordandwillonlybeutilizedifastudentrequiresimmediateassistanceduetoanillnessorinjuryontheCollegecampusortrainingworksite.Adherencetosoundsafetypracticesshouldpreventaccidents.However,intheeventofaninjuryorillness,thefollowingprocedureswillbeobserved:
• TCATstaffmayattempttoadministerfirstaid.• Instructors/staffmemberswillinformcampusadministrationoftheinjuryorillness.• Ifneeded,Emergencyserviceswillbecontacted,andthestudentmaybetransportedtoamedicalfacilityas
determinedbyrespondingemergencymedicalpersonnel.TheTCATwillnotifydesignatedfamilymembersorcontactpersonsasprovidedonthestudent’sMedicalRecordformifastudentistransportedtoamedicalfacilityorrequiresassistancetoleavecampus.
• TCATpersonnelwillcompleteanincidentreportassoonaspossibleaftertheevent.Itisimportantthatthemedicalinformationprovidedbystudentsbecompleteandthatmedicalandcontactinformationisuptodate.Studentswithspecialhealthconditionsshouldincludethatinformationwhencompleting
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themedicalinformationformandmayinformthefacultyaboutthosespecialconditionsiftheybelieveittobenecessary.
StudentInsuranceNursingandAlliedHealthLiabilityInsuranceAllnursingandalliedhealthstudentsarerequiredbyclinicalaffiliatestopurchasespecialliabilityinsuranceapplicabletotheirprogram.MoreinformationmaybefoundinthePracticalNursingHandbook.
TBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchangeOtherTCATstudentsinterestedinobtaininghealthinsurancecoveragecanaccessinformationabouttheTBRStudentHealthInsuranceExchangeonlineathttps://www.ahix.com/orbycalling1-800-647-4104.
GraduationRequirementsGraduatesofTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleareusuallyconsideredforentry-levelemploymentintheirrespectiveoccupations.Satisfactorycompletionmaybeachievedbydemonstratingproficiencybasedontheoccupationalentryrequirements.TheTCATawardstwo(2)typesofeducationalcredentials.Acertificatemaybeawardedtoanystudentwhoreachesajobproficiencylevel.Adiplomamaybeawardedtostudentswhodemonstratesatisfactoryproficiencyinacompletecourseofstudy.(Seeeachprogramareaforthosejobtitlesdesignedascompletecoursesofstudy.)
GraduationCeremoniesGraduationceremoniesareheldannually,andstudentsarestronglyencouragedtoparticipate.TheStudentServicesOfficewillnotifystudentsofthegraduationapplicationprocedureaswellasalldeadlinesleadinguptotheevent.
AwardsIssuedUponProgramCompletionAwardsandtranscriptsaretypicallyissuedwithinthreetofourweeksfollowingcompletionofaprogramofstudy.
STUDENTCONDUCT/STUDENTLIFE
StudentAccountability/ConductStudentsareresponsiblefortheirownconduct,andviolationsofestablishedrulesandregulationsmaysubjectthemtodisciplinarymeasuresordismissal.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnologycomplieswiththeTennesseeBoardofRegentsPolicy3:02:00:01:GeneralRegulationsonStudentConductandDisciplinarySanctions(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions).
AcademicIntegrityPolicyTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleoperatesunderthepremiseofacademicintegrity.Thepolicyprohibitsplagiarismandotherformsofacademiccheating.Itistheinstructors’responsibilitytocreateanenvironmentinwhichacademicintegrityisexpected.Itisthestudents’obligationtoconductthemselvesina
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mannerconsistentwithexpectationsforacademicintegrity.ThefullpolicystatementonAcademicIntegrityissetoutintheTBRStudentConductandDisciplinarySanctionsPolicy(https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions).
ComputerOperationandInternetAccessPolicyandGuidelinesAllstudentsarerequiredtosignanAcceptableUsePolicyforInformationTechnologyandmustadheretothefollowingprotocols.CompliancewiththispolicyisnecessarytoensuresecurityandperformanceofTCATcomputerresourcesandaproperlearningenvironment.Strictadherencetothispolicywillpreventcostlydamage,needforequipment/systemrepairs,systemdowntime,and/orlossofcomputerprivileges.ThefullpolicyonITAcceptableUsescanbeaccessedathttps://policies.tbr.edu/policies/it-acceptable-uses-formerly-g-054.
IMPORTANTNOTE:Anypersonwhoviolatesthispolicywillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.
CopyrightandDigitalMillenniumActCopyright-MaterialspublishedbytheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleareprotectedbytheDigitalMillenniumCopyrightAct.TheDMCAalsorequiresthattheinstitutioninformallcomputerandnetworkusersthatdownloadingofcopyrightedmaterialisprohibited.Inaddition,TennesseeCodeAnnotated§49-7-1(c)specifiesthattheinstitutionensurethatnocopyrighteddigitalmusicorvideosbedownloadedusinginstitutionalresources.Anyattemptstodosowillresultinappropriatedisciplinarysanctions.Violations-Violationsofthepolicywillresultincorrectiveactionbytheappropriateinstitutionoffice.StudentswhoviolatethispolicywillbereferredtotheCoordinatorofStudentServicesforappropriateaction.Employeeswhoviolatethispolicymaybesubjecttodisciplinarymeasuresimposedbytheirsupervisorinconjunctionwiththeinstitution’sadministration.Violationsoflocal,state,orfederallawsregardingunlawfulaccessorusemaybereferredtotheappropriatelawenforcementofficialsforinvestigationand/orprosecution.CopyrightGeneralInformationCopyrightisaformofprotectionprovidedbythelawsoftheUnitedStates(Title17,U.S.Code)tocreatorsof“originalworksofauthorship”includingliterary,dramatic,musical,artistic,andotherpublishedandunpublishedworks,when“fixedinatangibleformofexpression.”Protectionslastforthetermoftheauthor'slifeplus50yearsafterdeath.
Itisillegalforanyonetoviolateanyoftherightsprovidedtotheownerofacopyright.TheCopyrightAct(1976)containsprovisionspermittingtheawardofmonetarydamagesagainstindividualswhoinfringeoncopyrightedmaterial.Incivilcases,thelawallowstheassessmentofactualdamagesorstatutorydamages.Foreachinfringement,statutorydamagesrangefrom$250to$10,000.Sections107-118oftheCopyrightActalsoestablishexemptusesofcopyrightedmaterialsandthusrelieffromliability.Onemajorlimitationisthedoctrineof“fair-use”whichisgivenstatutorybasisinSection107oftheAct.
PatriotActNoticetoAllStudentsTheU.S.A.PatriotActauthorizeslawenforcementagencies,actingpursuanttoavalidcourtorder,tocompelpersonneltodiscloseotherwiseconfidentialinformationabouttheirstudenteducationalrecords,electroniccommunicationincludinge-mail;theircomputeraccessoftheinternetandothernetworkdatabases;and/orrecordsoftheirtelephoneusage.
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ParkingRegulations–Faculty,studentsandvisitorsareexpectedtocomplywithallcampusparkingandspeedregulationsaswellasallstatelaws,countyandmunicipalordinancesgoverningtraffic/parkingintheirlocality.StateandlocallawenforcementauthoritieswillenforcethoseprovisionsonTCATcampuses.ViolatorsmayalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththeTCATStudentDisciplinaryPolicygoverningstudentconductanddisciplinarysanctions.Thispolicyispromulgatedpursuantto,andincompliancewith,TBRPolicy3:02:00:01(V)TrafficandParkingfoundathttps://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctions.
Disabled/HandicappedParkingViolationsAuthority:Tenn.CodeAnn.§40-8-203
Thefinefordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationsisestablishedbyStatelawandwillincrease,asneeded,toremainincompliancewithStatelaw.Thisrulesupersedesallrulesornoticesregardingfinesfordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationsatanyTBRInstitution.Thefinefordisabled/handicappedparkingviolationis$200.00orasprescribedbystatelaw.Theft,Loss,orDamagetoMotorVehicles
TheCollegeisnotresponsibleforthesecurityof,loss,ordamageto,anyvehicleoritscontentswhileoncampus.Studentsarerequestedtoreportanyincidents,unusualoccurrences,orconcernsregardingtheirvehiclesonTCATpropertytotheTCATadministration.
CampusSecurityActAllstudentsandemployeesarerequiredtoreportanycriminaloffensesoractivitiesthatoccuronthemaincampus,extensioncampus,orinstructionalservicecenters.TCATemployeereportthemtoTCATadministrationimmediatelyfor appropriate action. TCAT students report them to their instructor, Student Services personnel or any TCATadministrator.
The College maintains statistical data regarding certain crimes committed on College-controlled property. TheannualCampusSecurityReportcontainsoffensesreportedforthepreviousyear.TheAnnualSecurityReportcanbefoundathttps://tcatoneida.edu/about/safety-and-security.StudentsmayrequestapapercopyoftheReportfromtheStudentServicesOffice.QuestionsorconcernsregardingcampussecuritymattersmaybedirectedtotheTCATadministration.
CampusCrimeReportTheTennesseeBureauofInvestigationmaintainsinformationandstatisticsoncrimesreportedonalleducationalcampuses in Tennessee. That report can be found at https://www.tn.gov/tbi/divisions/cjis-division/recent-publications.html.PrintedcopiesareavailableinStudentServices.Thespecificcrime(s)forTCATOneida/Huntsvilleandthenumberofincidencesthatwerereportedforthe2019reportingyear,areasfollows:
Burglary 0Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 0TheftofMotorVehicleParts 0SexualOffenses(Forcible) 0Drug/NarcoticViolations 0
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SexualOffenderInformationPursuanttoT.C.A.§Title40-39-201,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvillefurnishesitsstudentswithalinktothestateofTennessee’ssexoffenderregistry:https://sor.tbi.tn.gov/SOMainpg.aspx.TheinformationcontainedintheregistryhasbeenprovidedtoregisteringagenciesandtheTennesseeBureauofInvestigationbytheoffenderandisbaseduponinformationprovidedbytheoffender.Offendersmayhavemovedwithoutnotification.ThisinformationmaybeusedtodeterminewhetheranindividualregisteredatthissiteisemployedorenrolledasastudentattheTCATOneida/Huntsvilleonlyandshouldnotbeusedinanymannertoinjure,harass,orcommitacriminalactagainstanypersonnamedintheregistry.AnysuchactioncouldsubjectyoutodisciplinebytheTCATOneida/Huntsvilleand/orcriminalprosecution.
Drug-FreeCampusandWorkplaceInaccordancewiththeDrug–FreeWorkplaceActof1988(PublicLaw100-960)andtheDrug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActof1989,TCATOneida/Huntsvilleprohibitstheunlawfuluse,manufacture,possession,distribution,ordispensingof“controlledsubstances”,asdefinedintheControlledSubstanceAct,21U.S.C.812,andalcoholonschoolproperty.AllemployeesandstudentsaresubjecttothisAct.Anyviolationofthispolicywillresultinappropriatedisciplinaryaction.
PolicyonDrugScreening–Optional/RemoveIfNotApplicableInadditiontoanyprogramspecificpolicy,incompliancewiththerequirementsoftheDrug-FreeCampus&WorkplaceActandtomaintainasafeenvironmentconducivetobothworkandlearning,TCATOneida/Huntsvillespecificallyprohibitstheunlawfuluse,manufacture,possession,distributionordispensingofalcoholorillegaldrugs,themisuseoflegallyprescribedor“overthecounter”drugsorbeingundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugsinitsfacilitiesandprograms.Pursuanttothispolicy,andwhere“reasonablesuspicion”existsthatastudentoremployeeis“undertheinfluence”ofalcoholoracontrolledsubstancewhileoncampusorengagedinanyTCATrelatedactivity,theTCATmayrequirethatindividualtosubmittoatesttodeterminethepresenceofalcoholorcontrolledsubstances.Forthepurposesofthispolicy,“reasonablesuspicion”meanssuspicionbasedonspecificandarticulablefacts,takentogetherwithrationalinferencesfromthosefactsthatgiverisetotheconclusionthatanindividualisundertheinfluenceofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s).“Undertheinfluence”meansthatanindividual’sjudgmentormotorcoordinationisimpairedduetothepresenceoruseofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s),includingprescriptionmedication(s).Whenithasbeendeterminedthatareasonablesuspicionexiststhatanindividualisundertheinfluenceofalcoholand/oracontrolledsubstance,he/shemayberequiredtosubmittoatesttodeterminewhethertheindividualisactuallyundertheinfluence.Anindividualwhorefusestoundergotestingwhenreasonablesuspicionhasbeendeterminedtoexist,willbefoundtohaveviolatedthispolicyandwillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Additionally,anypersonwhotestspositiveforbeingundertheinfluenceofalcoholoracontrolledsubstance(s)inviolationofthispolicywillbesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction.Thecostofreasonablesuspiciondrugtestingistheresponsibilityoftheindividualbeingtested.
SmokingPolicyPursuantto,andinsupplementof,thelawsoftheStateofTennessee(PublicChapter410,“Non-SmokingAct)andTBRPolicyNo.1:07:00:10,thefollowingsmokingpolicyappliestoallpersonsatTCATOneida/Huntsville:SmokingwillnotbepermittedinanyareawithinaTCATOneida/Huntsvillebuildingorcollege-ownedpropertytoinclude,butnotbelimitedto,administrativeorfacultyoffices,shops,classrooms,schoolvehicles,orlaboratoryatanytime.Allsmokingmustbedoneindesignatedoutsideareasthatarelocatedatleast25feetawayfromanyentrancewayorwindow(s).Allbuildingsandthemainbreezewaybetweentheshopareasaresmoke-free
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environments.Theuseofelectronicore-cigarettesandsmokelesstobaccowillbetreatedthesameastraditionaltobaccoproductsforpurposesofthispolicy.PersonsviolatingthispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingtheterminationofemploymentorenrollmentattheTCAT.Visitorsviolatingthepolicywillbeinformedofthepolicy.Ifavisitorrefusestocomplywiththepolicyafterbeinginstructedtostopwillbeescortedoffthepremises.Smoke/e-cigarette/tobaccobreaksarepermittedatdesignatedmorning,lunch,andeveningbreaks.Breaksoutsideofthesetimesshallnotbepermittedastheyinterferewiththedailyschedule.
DrugandAlcoholPreventionInformationTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville’sDrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionProgramaddressesthreemajorconcerns:1. Themaintenanceofanenvironmentinwhichstudentscanlearnandbesafe,2. Helpforstudentswhosedevelopmentorperformanceisthreatenedbyabuseofdrugsoralcohol,and3. Theenforcementofpoliciesandlawsregardingpossessionoruseofdrugsoralcoholoncampus.WhatIsAddiction?Whenadrugusercannotstoptakingadrugevenifs/hewantsto,itiscalledaddiction.Theurgeistoostrongtocontrol,evenifyouknowthesubstanceiscausingharm.Addictionisachronic,oftenrelapsing,braindiseasethatcausescompulsivedrugseekinganduse,despiteharmfulconsequencestotheaddictedindividualandtothosearoundhimorher.Althoughtheinitialdecisiontousedrugsoralcoholisvoluntaryformostpeople,thebrainchangesthatoccurovertimechallengeanaddictedperson’sself-controlandhamperhisorherabilitytoresistintenseimpulsestousedrugsoralcohol.Addictioncanbecomemoreimportantthantheneedtoeatorsleep.Theurgetogetandusethedrugcanfilleverymomentofaperson’slife.Theaddictionreplacesallthethingsthepersonusedtoenjoy.Apersonwhoisaddictedmightdoalmostanything—lying,stealing,orhurtingpeople—tokeeptakingthedrug.Thiscouldgetthepersonarrested.Addictionisadisease,justasdiabetesandcancerarediseases.Addictionisnotsimplyaweakness.Peoplefromallbackgrounds,richorpoor,cangetanaddiction.Addictioncanhappenatanyage,butitusuallystartswhenapersonisyoung.StatementofHealthRisksAbusingdrugsoralcoholinterfereswiththebody’snormalfunctioning.Becausedrugsdirectlyaffectmanypartsofthebrain,abusecanleadtoproblemswithlearning,sleepingandemotionalhealth.Abusecanalsoleadtopermanentdamageofvitalorganssuchasthebrain,heartandliverandbemanifestedbyheartattack,stroke,bloodclots,lungdamage,liverdamage,cancer,andsuddendeath.Individualswhosufferfromaddictionoftenhaveoneormoreaccompanyingmedicalissues,includinglungandcardiovasculardisease,stroke,cancer,andmentaldisorders.Imagingscans,chestX-rays,andbloodtestsshowthedamagingeffectsofsubstanceabusethroughoutthebody.Forexample,testsshowthattobaccosmokecausescancerofthemouth,throat,larynx,blood,lungs,stomach,pancreas,kidney,bladder,andcervix.Inaddition,somedrugsofabuse,suchasinhalants,aretoxictonervecellsandmaydamageordestroythemeitherinthebrainortheperipheralnervoussystem.Evensmalldosesofdrugsandalcoholcansignificantlyimpairjudgmentandcoordination.Thisisespeciallytrueinaperson’sabilitytosafelydriveavehicleoroperateothermachinery.Moderatedosesmayincreaseincidentsofaggressiveactslikespouseorchildabuse.Highdosescancauserespiratorydepressionanddeath.
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Fetalalcoholsyndromeisacommonproblemofbabiesandinfantsborntomotherswhodrinkalcoholduringpregnancy.Theseinfantscanhavementalretardationandirreversiblephysicalabnormalities.Childrenborntoalcoholicparentsareatagreaterriskofbecomingalcoholics.Sources:U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices,NationalInstituteofDrugAbuse;TennesseeCodeAnnotated.PreventionAssistanceDrugandalcoholaddictionarepreventablediseases.Effectiveeducationandoutreachprogramscanleadtoreducedinstancesofabuse.Abusecanbepreventedifoneneverusesdrugs.ItisthepolicyoftheCollegetoprohibittheillegaluse,abuse,manufacture,possession,sale,ordistributionofalcoholicbeveragesoranycontrolledsubstance,includinganystimulant,depressant,narcotic,hallucinogenicdrugorsubstance,ormarijuanaonCollege-owned,controlled,orleasedproperty.Suchuse,solicitation,sale,ordistributionisprohibitedduringanyschool-relatedactivity,includingoff-campustrips.Allstudentsaresubjecttoapplicablefederal,state,andlocallawsrelatedtothismatter.Inaddition,anyviolationofthispolicywillresultindisciplinaryactionsassetforthintheStudentConductPolicyandDisciplinarySanctionssectionofthisHandbook.Studentsarealsosubjecttoarrestandprosecutionbycivilauthoritiesforviolationoncampus.Collegepersonnelwillseektoidentifyabuseproblemsandprovideimmediateinterventionandassistance.TheCollegewillassistanyindividualwhosementalorphysicalhealthisthreatenedbytheuseorabuseofalcoholordrugs.TheCollegecounselorcanreferindividualstocommunityresourcecentersforabusecounselingandrehabilitation.
Followingisalistofarearesources:ScottCountyOutpatientCenter ChildrensCenteroftheCumberlands133West2ndAvenue 22510AlbertaStreetOneida,TN37841 Oneida,TN37841(423)569-7979 (423)569-8900FurtherinformationisavailableintheCoordinatorofStudentServices’soffice.
Sanctions-UnlawfulPossessionorDistributionTCATOneida/HuntsvilleandallTennesseeBoardofRegentsinstitutionshaveprohibitionsagainstthepossessionand/oruseofdrugsandalcoholonpropertycontrolledbyTCATOneida/HuntsvilleorwhileparticipatinginaTCATOneida/Huntsvillesponsoredprogram.(PleaseseedisciplinarypoliciesandproceduresconcerningstudentconductlistingintheTennesseeBoardofRegentsPolicies(TBR)andGuidelinesforTCATssectionofthishandbook).Variousfederal,state,andlocalstatutesmakeitunlawfultomanufacture,distribute,solicit,dispense,deliver,sell,orpossesswithintenttomanufacture,distribute,solicit,dispense,deliver,orsellcontrolledsubstances.Thepenaltyimposeddependsuponmanyfactors,whichincludethetypeandamountofcontrolledsubstanceinvolved,thenumberofprioroffenses,ifany,whetherdeathorseriousbodilyinjuryresultsfromtheuseofsuchsubstance,andwhetheranyothercrimeswerecommittedinconnectionwiththeuseofsuchsubstance.Possiblemaximumpenaltiesforaviolationoffederal/statelawsprohibitingtheuse/distributionofdrugs/alcoholincludeimprisonment,uptoatermoflifeimprisonment,andfinesinexcessof$1million.Inaddition,employees/studentsfoundtobeinviolationsoffederalorstatelawsregardingtheuse/distributionofdrugs/alcoholmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactionupto,andincluding,terminationofemploymentorenrollmentattheTCAT.
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StudentLifeActivitiesStudentactivityprogramsaredesignedtoprovideinformationandresources,whichwillassiststudentsincareerandlifeplanning.TheStudentServicesOfficeisalwaysreceptivetostudentsuggestionsandrequestsregardinganyactivitiesthatstudentswanttoorganizesuchasjobfairs,healthfairs,financialaidworkshops,andprofessionaldevelopment.Allstudentsareencouragedtoparticipateintheseplannedactivities.
StudentOrganizationsNationalTechnicalHonorSocietyNationalTechnicalHonorSociety(NTHS)istheacknowledgedleaderintherecognitionofoutstandingstudentachievementincareer&technicaleducation.ThousandsofschoolsandCollegesareaffiliatedwiththeSociety.MemberschoolsagreethatNTHSencourageshigherscholasticachievement,cultivatesadesireforpersonalexcellence,andhelpstopstudentsfindsuccessintoday'shighlycompetitiveworkplace.Mission:Tohonorstudentachievementandleadership,promoteeducationalexcellence,andenhancecareeropportunitiesfortheNTHSmembership.
Vision:TobetheleaderinprovidingrecognitionforexcellenceincareerandtechnicaleducationandcreatingsignificantoccupationalopportunitiesforAmerica'stopworkforceeducationstudents.
SkillsUSASkillsUSAisanappliedmethodofcompetitionandinstructionforpreparingAmerica'shigh-performanceworkersinpubliccareerandtechnicalprograms.Itprovidesqualityeducationexperiencesforstudentsinleadership,teamwork,citizenship,andcharacterdevelopment.Itbuildsandreinforcesself-confidence,workattitudesandcommunicationsskills.Itemphasizestotalqualityatwork--highethicalstandards,superiorworkskills,life-longeducation,andprideinthedignityofwork.SkillsUSAalsopromotesunderstandingofthefree-enterprisesystemandinvolvementincommunityservice.
Mission:SkillsUSA'smissionistohelpitsmembersbecomeworld-classworkers,leaders,andresponsibleAmericancitizens.
StudentGovernmentAssociationTheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)allowsactivestudentparticipationintheaffairsoftheCollegeandservesasthestudentleadershipoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville.ThepurposeoftheSGAistopromoteandmaintainactivecommunicationbetweenthestudents,facultyandadministration,andtoprovideameansformembersofthestudentbodytoexpressthemselveseffectivelyinthedevelopmentandmaintenanceoftheCollegeprogramswhichaffectthem.
StudentServicesEducational.Thestaffassistsapplicantsinselectinganareaoftrainingbaseduponhis/herabilities,interest,andgoals.
PersonalCounseling.Thestaffwillprovideindividualcounselingservicestostudentswhoareexperiencingpersonal,academic,attitude,orfinancialproblems.Thestaffmayrecommendoutsideagenciesspeciallytrainedtoassiststudentsinspecificpersonalproblems.Allmatterswillbetreatedindividuallyandonaconfidentialbasis.
JobPlacement.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleisdedicatedtoourgraduatesfindingemploymentuponcompletionoftraining.Thedepartmentmaintainsveryclosecontactwithindustryandthestateemploymentsecurityofficeandcanplacealargepercentageofstudentsinemploymentuponcompletionoftraining.PlacementofgraduatesisaprimaryconcernofeachinstructorandCollegepersonnel.Also,thestudentmustfullyparticipateinthejobseekingprocess.Transcriptsareavailabletothestudentortoagenciesuponrequest.AtranscriptrequestformcanbecompletedintheStudentServicesOffice.Placementratesarecontinually
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evaluatedandreportedtoouraccreditingagencyandtheTennesseeBoardofRegents.Placementratesareevaluatedandutilizedtomonitoreffectivenessandcontinuationofallprograms.
Follow-Up.Aneffortismadetokeepintouchwithgraduatesafterenteringemploymenttodeterminetheirsuccessandtomakethetrainingmorerelevanttotheneedsofnewstudentsandindustries.Allgraduatesarerequestedtokeeptheschoolinformedastotheiremploymentandanychangesinemployment.Surveysandstudentfollow-upstudiesaremadetodetermineifchangesneedtobemadeinmeetingtheseneeds.Employers,College’spersonnel,andothersareinvolvedinfollow-upeffortstoassessand/orimproveprogramcurriculumsandservingtheneedsofeachstudent.Itisveryimportantforstudents,facultyandstafftorecognizetheimportanceofallresponsestofollow-upsurveysasameansofevaluating,improvingandfundingtheprogramofferingsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsville.Graduatesarenormallyconsideredfor“entry-level”employmentintheirrespectiveoccupation.Acertificateofcompletionmaybeawardedtoanypreparatorystudentwhoreachesapayrolljobproficiencylevelandtoanysupplementalstudentwhocompletesobjectivesforupgradingnecessaryskillsandknowledge.Adiplomamaybeawardedtoeachpreparatorystudentwhodemonstratessatisfactoryproficiencyinacompletecourseofstudy.
LimitedEnglishProficiency.TCATOneida/HuntsvillefollowsTBRpolicyinadmissionanddeliveryofservicestothosestudentswithLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP).TCATOneida/HuntsvillemakesuseofalanguageidentificationcardtodeterminethelanguageofLEPindividualswhopresentthemselvesatacampuslocationseekinginformation.TheinstitutionisasubscribertostateofTennessee-contractedLinguisticaInternationalforoutsideinterpreterservice.
AlumniThisinstitutiondoesnothaveaformalalumniorganization.However,allgraduatesareconsideredTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvillealumniandareencouragedtoprovideanyfeedbacktotheCollegeasdeemedappropriateandrespondtofollow-upformsasreceived.TheCollegealsoencouragesitsalumnitoprovidecommunitysupporttotheCollegeandvisittheCollegeperiodically.
CareerCounselingVocationalguidanceistheprimaryserviceofferedtostudentsbytheStudentServicesOfficetoassisteachapplicantwhodesiresorexpressesaninterestinpursuingacourseofstudyinthisCollege.StudentServicespersonnelwillassisttheapplicantinchoosingatrainingprogramthroughanevaluationoftheapplicant’sworkexperience,interests,testscores,andpreviouseducation.
StudentServicespersonnelareresponsibleforguidancetothosecurrentlyenrolledstudentswhomaydecidetochangetheiroriginalvocationalchoice.Inaddition,thestudentmaymakepersonalproblemsorconflictsknowntoamemberoftheStudentServicesOfficewhowillendeavortohelpthestudentwithalternativestosuccessfullysolveoradjusttotheproblem.Ifappropriateornecessary,thestudentwillbereferredtoanagencythathasbeenestablishedtomeetspecificneedsoftheindividual.Byprovidingcareerassessment,academic,andpersonalcounseling,theStudentServicesOfficefunctionsforthebenefitofhelpingapplicants,students,andgraduatestodeveloptheiremploymentpotentialandreachtheirintendedcareergoals.Studentsneednothaveanappointmentorscheduleaspecifictimeinadvance,butinsomecases,itisadvisable.InstructorswillcooperatewiththestudentsinallowingandencouragingtheuseoftheStudentServicesDepartment.
CommunicationDevicesCellularphonesaretobeintheoffmodeduringscheduledclasstime.Eachinstructormayhavehis/herownshoppolicyregardingtheuseofcellulardevicesandhasfullauthorityforenforcingthepolicy.Disciplinaryactionmaybeintheformofthedevicebeingconfiscatedfortheremainderoftheday.Continuedviolationoftheinstructor’scellphonepolicycouldresultinmoreseriouspenalties.
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ExitInterviewStudentsleavingtheCollegearerequestedtocompleteanexitinterviewform.ThisquestionnairewillprovideusefulinformationtotheCollegeregardingthequalityofprograms,instructionalequipment,andourservices,aswellasstudentemploymentinformation.BeforeleavingtheCollege,thestudentshouldobtainanexitinterviewform(hardcopyorelectronic)fromtheStudentServicesOfficeorfromtheinstructor.Studentsmustcompleteanexitinterviewformuponcompletionoftheirtrainingprogramtomeetgraduationrequirements.
FoodServicesAbreakroomareawithvendingmachinesisprovidedonthemaincampusandtheOneidaextensioncampusforusebystudentsforscheduledbreaksandlunches.
InclementWeatherInclementweather,especiallywintericeandsnow,occasionallymakeitdifficultforstudentstoattendschool.ThefacultyandstaffoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleareconcernedwiththesafetyofeachstudentduringinclementweather.TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillewilltakeoneofthreestepsduringinclementconditions.
1. Remainopenasnormal.2. Closecompletelywiththeday(s)beingmadeupwithinthesametermatthedirectionofadministration
andapprovedbyTBR.3. Operateonamodifiedschoolschedule(i.e.,delayofthestarttimetoallowroadstoclear).4. Classeswillbedismissedatanytimeduringthetrainingdayoreveningifweatherconditionsdeemit
necessary.
Intheeventofsnow,ice,orothersevereweatherconditions,studentsshouldusetheirownjudgmentindecidingwhethertotraveltoschool.
Whenweatherconditionsaresevere,informationregardingCollegeclosingwillbeprovidedforannouncementtothefollowingattheearliestpossible:
• StudentNotificationSystem• www.tcatoneida.edu• www.hive105.com• LocalTVandRadioStations
DonotconfuseannouncementsregardingTCATOneida/HuntsvillewithCommunityColleges,Universities,orPublicSchools.AnyinstructionaltimelostduetoCollegeclosureswillbemade-upondaysdesignatedbyAdministrationandapprovedbyTBR.Allmakeupdayswillbecompletedduringtheterminwhichtheclosureoccurs.Generally,thebreakperiodbetweenFalltermandSpringtermwillbeusedtomakeupanymisseddays;however,whendeemednecessary,otherscheduledstudentholidaysmaybeusedasmakeuptime.
SafetyPolicyTheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleisrequiredtocomplywiththeTennesseeOccupationalSafetyHealthAct,P.L.91-596of1970,Standards,whichrequireallpersonstounderstandthesafetyandhealthrequirementsoftheirspecificareaoftraining/employmentaswellasanyothercurrentsafetydirectivesasdictatedbylocalhealthandstateagencies.EachstudentwillreceiveinstructioninsafetyuponenrollingandisrequiredtocomplywithallsafetyrequirementsoftheTCAT.Nostudentwillbepermittedtouseanymachineortrainingequipmentwithoutpermissionfromtheinstructor.Safetyglassesarerequiredtobewornincertainshops.Insometrainingareas,safetyglasses,protectiveclothingandfootweararerequired.Atalltimesandinalltrainingareas,studentsarerequiredtowearproperattireasdefinedinthispolicyandbyprogram
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Instructors.Anyonewishingtoreportasafetyhazardmaycontacttheirinstructor,thePresident,oranyothermemberofTCATstaff.
TCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththeHazardousCommunicationStandardbymakingavailableineachclassroomSafetyDataSheetswhichprovideinformationabouthazardouschemicalsknowntobeoncampus.SafetyDataSheetsalsoexplaintherisks,precautions,andpotentialsolutionsforexposure(s)tohazardousmaterialsinbothnormalandemergencysituations.Safetyinstructionswillbegivenduringeverycourse,andeachstudentmustpassteststodeterminecomprehensionoftheseinstructions.Safetyglassesandgogglesmustbeworninallshops.ViolationofsafetypoliciesorinstructionsmayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensionorexpulsionfromtheCollege.EveryoneattheTCATisresponsibleforfireprevention.Carefulcompliancewithsafetyregulationsisrequiredtopreventfires.Emergencydrills(i.e.,fire,tornado,etc.)areconductedperiodicallytokeepallCollegepersonnelandstudentsalertandresponsiveincaseofemergencyandtoprovidefrequenttestingandproperuseofallemergencyequipment.Thesafetyofstudentsandemployeesarevitaltoadministration.Allstudentsshouldfamiliarizethemselveswiththeplans,locateemergencyexits,tornadoshelters,andmustactivelyparticipateinanydrills.StudentsaretocomplywithalldirectivesfromCollegeofficialsandemergencyservicespersonnelintheeventofanemergency.Onceareportofanemergencyhasbeenreceived,TCATOneida/Huntsvillemakesuseofanemergencynotificationsystemthatalertsstudentsandstaffthroughemail,phonecallsandtexts.Toensurereceiptofsuchalerts,studentsmustnotifyStudentServicesofanychangesandupdatetheircontactlists.Periodically,TCATOneida/Huntsvillesendsatestmessagethroughitsemergencynotificationsystem.Withallsafetyrelatedmessages,studentsandemployeesareencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirownsecurityandthesecurityofothers.TCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswiththefederalCleryActconcerningcampussecurity,preventionprogramsandreporting.Allstudentsandemployeesarerequiredtoreportanycriminaloffensesoractivitieswhichoccuroncampustotheschooladministrationimmediatelyforappropriateaction.Theschoolmaintainsstatisticaldataregardingcertaincrimescommittedonschool-controlledproperty.ThisdatamaybeobtainedfromStudentServicesuponrequestandaccessedontheTCATwebsiteat:https://tcatoneida.edu/about/safety-and-security.TCATOneida/Huntsvillereservestherighttotowanyvehiclethatisimproperlyparkedorabandoned.Anyfeesassociatedwithtowingwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner/driverofthevehicle.
FirearmsPursuanttoT.C.A.§§39-17-1309and39-1751andTBRPolicyNo.7:01:00:00foundonlineat:https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/firearms-and-other-weapons.PossessionoffirearmsonTCATOneida/Huntsvillepropertyisprohibitedandmaysubjectanindividualtoarrest/prosecutionand/ordisciplinaryaction,subjecttothefollowingexceptions:
1. Adultfull-timeemployeeswhopossessavalidhandguncarrypermitmaypossessafirearmoninstitutionalproperty,if:
a) Theindividualhasregisteredwiththelawenforcementagencywithjurisdictionoverthecampus,whichistheemployee’sregularlydesignatedworksite,
b) Thefirearmisconcealedontheirpersonorwithintheirimmediatecontrol,and
c) Theindividualdoesnotdisclosethefactthattheyarecarryingafirearmtoanyperson.
2. Adultfull-timeemployeeswhopossessavalidhandguncarrypermitmaystoreafirearmand/orammunitionintheirmotorvehicleifthehandgunammunitionissecurelystoredoutofordinaryvisionand
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isnothandledbytheadultoranyotherperson,otherthanforpurposesofcomplyingwiththispolicy,whilethevehicleisoninstitutionproperty.
3. StudentsmaynevercarryorpossessafirearmonTCATOneida/Huntsvillepropertyunlesspermittedbyaspecificstatutoryexception.
4. AdultvisitorstotheTCATmaypossessafirearmoncampusifitissecurelystoredandoutofordinarysightinsideamotorvehicle.
5. TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillnottakeanyadversedisciplinaryactionagainstanypersonforpossession/carryingahandgunoninstitutionpropertyiftheyremainincompliancewithT.C.A.§39-17-1309(e)(9),T.C.A.§39-17-1313,andTBRpolicy.
6. Violationsoftheselawsandpolicieswillresultintheappropriatelegalanddisciplinaryaction.PleaseseeTBRpolicy7:01:00:00,linkedabove,formoredetailregardingtheapplicablelawsandpolicyrequirementsregardingthepossessionoffirearmsoncampus.
EmergencyProceduresEachinstitutionaldepartment/programhasacopyoftheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleEmergencyPreparednessResponseGuide.Theplanislocatedinacentralizedareaforfaculty,staff,andstudentaccess.IncludedintheGuideareEmergencyResponsePlans,EmergencyNotifications,MedicalEmergencyPlan,andShelterinPlaceprotocol.Floorplansandevacuationroutesarepostedinpublicareasandclassrooms.
InfectiousDiseasePolicyTBRInstitutionswillcomplywithallFederalandStatelaws,ExecutiveOrders,Rules,Regulations,andGuidancefromPublicHealthAgencies/Authoritiesapplicabletooutbreaksofinfectiousand/orcommunicablediseases.ThispolicyauthorizesTBRinstitutionstoenactpolicies,procedures,and/orplanstofacilitatecompliancewithsuchlaws,orders,andguidance,forthepurposeofmakingbesteffortstopreventthespreadofinfectious/communicablediseaseswithinthecampuscommunity.Collegeemployees,students,andotherpersonsenteringthepremisesofanyTBRinstitutionshallberequiredtocomplywithallpolicies,procedures,and/orplansestablishedrelatingtothecontrolofanoutbreakofinfectious/communicablediseases.Implementationandenforcementofpolicies,procedures,and/orplanspromulgatedinresponsetoanoutbreakofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseaseshallbeenforcedwiththeprimarygoalofachievingcompliancewiththeapplicablepolicyorplan.Removalfromcampusordisciplineofindividualswhoarenotcompliantwiththeinstitution'spolicyorplanisauthorizedasnecessaryaftereffortsatobtainingcompliancehavebeenexhaustedorashealth,safety,andsecurityrequire.ProcedureI. Infectious/CommunicableDiseasePlans
A. Duringcertaincommunicablediseaseoutbreakssuchasalargeepidemicorpandemic,TBRinstitutionsmayberequired,ormayfinditappropriate,todevelopandimplementaplanorproceduretocomplywithlaws,ordersordirectivesissuedbygovernmentorpublichealthofficialstoaddressand/orcurtailsuchoutbreaks.Indevelopingsuchplans/procedures,TBRinstitutionsshalldosoinamannerthatisconsistentwithapplicablelawfulordersissuedbygovernmentauthoritiesandguidancefrompublichealthauthoritiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,theCDC,federal,stateandlocalpublichealthagencies.Whencreatingsuchplan/procedure,TBRinstitutionsshallalsotakecaretocomplywithallapplicablestateandfederallaws,includingbutnotlimitedto,theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA),Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,theAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentAct(ADEA),and/oralllawsgoverning/prohibitingunlawful
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discrimination.TBRinstitutionsshallconsultwiththeTBROfficeofGeneralCounsel(OGC)toensurethatanypolicyorplanpromulgatedinresponsetoanoutbreakofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseaseiscompliantwithsuchlaws.B. Duringanoutbreakofaninfectious/communicabledisease,andconsistentwithguidancefromappropriatehealthauthorities,TBR·institutionsmaytakestepstoidentifyandaddresspotentialactionsorprotocolsthatareappropriategiven,thenatureandcircumstancesassociatedwithaparticularoutbreak/disease,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:1. Implementationofhealthscreeningprotocolsasapreconditiontoentryonto/intoanycampusorfacilityownedorcontrolledbyaTBRinstitution,consistentwithguidanceordirectivesfromlocal,state,orfederalauthorities.2. ImplementationofhealthsafetyprotocolsasarequirementofpermittedpresenceforpersonsenteringanycampusorfacilityownedorcontrolledbyaTBRinstitution,consistentwithguidanceordirectivesfromlocal,state,orfederalauthorities.(E.g.,wearingamaskorPPEtopreventshedding/spreadofavirus.)3. Establishmentofrequirementsrequiringindividualswhotraveltoandfromcountrieswithactivecommunicablediseaseoutbreakstoreportsuchtravelandquarantineand/orisolateforestablishedperiodsoftimepriortoentry/returntoanycampus/facilityownedorcontrolledbytheinstitution.
4. Restrictbusinessrelatedtraveltohigh-risklocations.
5. Requireindividualsseekingtoreturntoanycampusorfacilityafteranyperiodoftravel,toself-quarantine,orisolateandtoprovideevidenceoftesting,screening(s)orotherinformationfromatreatingmedicalprofessional,thattheindividualisfreefrom,ornotlikelytotransmit,aparticularinfectious/communicablediseaseconsistentwithpublichealth/medicalguidance,aspermittedbylaw,priortoreturningtoanycampus/facility.6. Requireindividualsseekingtoreturntoanycampusorfacilityafteranyperiodofquarantineorisolationrelatedtoadiagnosisorexposuretoaninfectious/communicablediseasetoprovideevidenceoftesting,screening(s)orotherinformationfromatreatingmedicalprofessional,thattheindividualisfreefromornotmedicallylikelytotransmitaparticularinfectious/communicablediseaseatissueconsistentwithpublichealth/medicalguidanceandaspermittedbylaw,priortoreturningtoanycampus/facility.7. Inquireaboutanysymptomsrecentlyexperienced,consistentwithaninfectious/communicabledisease,byanyindividualseekingtoentercampus.8. RequireanindividualtosubmittoanappropriatemedicalevaluationfromaphysicianoftheCollege'schoosingattheCollege'sexpensepriortoenteringanycampusorfacility.9. Consultwithanindividual'sphysician(withappropriateconsent)regardingthehealthofanyindividualrelativetoaninfectious/communicabledisease,priortoenteringanycampusorfacility.10. Consultwithpublichealthauthoritiesand/orotherqualifiedpersonsorresources,toassistindetermininganyappropriatecourseofaction.11. Excludeindividualsfromanycampus/facilitywhoareinfectedwith,orhavebeenexposedto,aninfectious/communicablediseasefromanycampus,facility,oractivity.EmployeeswillbesubjecttotheCollege'spolicies,proceduresandotherrequirementsforrequesting/receivingbenefitsandleavesofabsence.12. OfferaccommodationstoemployeesandstudentswhoaredisplacedfromtheirregularlyscheduledCollegeeventsand/oractivitiesduetoaninfectious/communicabledisease.13. ActivateCollegeEmergencyOperationstoconsidermeasuressuchassocialdistancing,Collegeclosure,cleaningprocedures,travelmonitoring,classsuspension,useofPPE,etc.14. Implementothertemporaryaction(s)thatis/arereasonablyrequiredtopreventunacceptableriskofintroductionorexposureofaninfectiousorcommunicablediseasetoaTBR
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institution'scampusorcommunity,untiltheCollegeisabletoconsultwithaphysicianorlocal,stateorfederalauthorities.
15. Establishalternateworkplansand/oreducationdeliveryplans.
16. Implementallhealth/safetyrequirementsimposedbyfederal,state,and/orlocalauthoritiesasapplicabletomembersofthecollegecommunity.
C. Theprimaryfocusofaninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshallbemaintainandprotectthehealthandsafetyofthecampuscommunity.D. Aninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshouldpermit,totheextentreasonablypossible,studentswhoareimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseasetocontinuetoparticipateinaneducationalprogram.Aninstitution'sinfectious/communicablediseaseplanshouldpermit,totheextentreasonablypossible,employeeswhoareimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseasetocontinuetowork,aslongasanemployeeisabletoperformtheessentialfunctionsofthejobsatisfactorily.TheCollegewillconsidermakingreasonableaccommodationsforimpactedstudentsandemployeesconsistentwithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallawsaswellasguidancefrompublichealthauthorities.Discriminationagainstand/orharassmentofemployeesand/orstudentsimpactedbyaninfectious/communicablediseaseisprohibitedandmayresultindisciplinaryaction.E. Healthcareworkers,personalserviceworkers,andfoodserviceworkersemployedbytheCollegewillbeexpectedtofollowguidelinesissuedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandprotocolsatAffiliatesitesforthepreventionoftransmissionofinfectious/communicablediseases.TheCollegewillmakeeducationalmaterialsoninfectious,communicablediseasesavailableforstudentsandemployees.F. II. Responsibilities
A. General
1. ThroughthePresidentand/ordesignee,theInstitutionalAdministrationwilldevelopproceduresandregulationsconcerningtheoutbreakofinfectious,communicable,and/orlife-threateningdiseasesthatareappropriatetotheparticularcircumstancesandguidance,andconsistentwiththispolicy.ThePresidentand/ordesigneeshouldincludeindividualswithappropriateauthorityoveressentialfunctionsoftheCollegeaswellaspersonswithrelevantmedical/healtheducation/experienceintheprocesstodevelopproceduresand/orregulationsresponsivetotheoutbreakofaninfectious/communicabledisease.Suchproceduresand/orregulationswillbepublishedtotheinstitutionalcommunityasappropriate.InmeetingitscomplianceobligationsTBRinstitutionswillprioritize,indescendingorder:
a. HealthandSafetyoftheCampusandSurroundingCommunity,
b. ContinuityofEducationMissionforStudents,
c. MinimizedDisruptionofEmploymentforFaculty&Staff
B. EnvironmentalHealth&Safety
1. PlanswillrequiretheappropriateVicePresident(s)ordesigneestocoordinateenvironmentalhealth&safety,police/security,custodial,andmaintenanceservicespersonneltoensurethatprocedures,regulations,andappropriateprecautionsareimplementedtominimizetheriskofintroduction,exposure,and/orspreadofinfectious/communicableand/orlife-threateningdiseases.Thiswillincludespecial
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attentiontocustodial,publicsafetyandotheremployeesandstudentswithincreasedlikelihoodofexposuretotheinfectious/communicablediseases.
C. InternalCommunicationofProcedures1. PlanswillincludetherequirementthattheappropriateVicePresident(s),ChiefHumanResourcesOfficer(s)ordesigneeswillensureeducationandoutreachprogramsaredevelopedtoprovideemployeesandstudentswithappropriatefactualmaterialregardingrelevantdiseaseprotocolsandprecautions.
2. Plansshouldensurethatclearguidanceisprovidedaboutthereferralofquestionsaboutinfectious/communicablediseasesorlife-threateningillnessestotheappropriateVicePresident,ChiefHumanResourcesOfficer,designee,ortheinstitution'sEmployeeAssistanceProgram.
D. ResponsetoNotifications
1. Infectious/Communicablediseaseplansshouldprovidefortheresponsetoinformationacquiredbytheinstitutionregardinganyindividualpresentonaninstitution'scampuswhois/hasbeendiagnosed,infected,orexposedtoaninfectious/communicabledisease.TheplanwillprovideforthePresidentand/ordesignee(s)torecommendmedicallyreasonableefforts/actiontoconfirm,assess,andrespondtothereasonablyanticipatedrisktothecampuscommunityandcommunicationwiththeappropriatehealthdepartmentauthoritiesasrequired.Responsibilitieswillalsoincludetheconfirmationofreportsofinfectious/communicablediseasesimpactingtheinstitutions/campus/community.
E. ExternalCommunications
1. Infectious/CommunicablediseaseplansshouldprovidethatdecisionsconcerningofficialcommunicationswithexternalstakeholderswillbedisseminatedfromthePresident'sorotherdesignatedoffice.TBRinstitutionswillfollowTennesseeDepartmentofHealthguidanceforreportingoccurrencestoappropriatehealthauthorities.F. Confidentiality
1. Infectious/CommunicablediseaseplansshallprovidethatTBRinstitutionswillmaintainconfidentialityofmedicalinformationreceivedandwillnotdisclosetheidentityofanyindividualwhohasbeeninfected,diagnosedorexposedtoaninfectious/communicabledisease,excepttoindividualswithaneedtoknoworasmaybepermittedorrequiredbylaw,absentconsentfromtheaffectedindividual.
2. Collegeemployeeswillbeinformedthattheyaretotakereasonableprecautionstocomplywithconfidentialityobligations,e.g.FERPA,ADA,FMLA,HIPAA,and/orstateconfidentialitylaws.Anemployee,otherthantheaffectedemployeeorstudent,whoinappropriatelyreleasesconfidentialmedicalinformationshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,whichmayincludeterminationofemployment.Incertainsituations,specificgovernmentreportingrequirementsoramedicaljustificationmaynecessitatethedisclosureofhealthinformation,andnothinginthispolicyshallbeconstruedtoprohibitdisclosureofhealthinformationconsistentwithmandatoryandpermissivedisclosurelawsandobligations.
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CampusSexualMisconductPolicyTCATOneida/HuntsvillecomplieswithTBRPolicyNo.6.03.00.00regardingSexualMisconduct.Allotherformsofsexdiscriminationincludingsexualharassmentarealsostrictlyprohibited.AllegationsthatarenotwithinthescopeofthispolicyaresubjecttotheproceduresdescribedinTBRPolicies6.01.00.00&6.02.00.00andTBRGuidelineP-080locatedathttps://policies.tbr.edu/policies/sexual-discriminationharassmentmisconduct.
I. ProhibitionofSexualMisconductandGeneralInformationA. SexualMisconductisaformofsexdiscriminationprohibitedbyTitleIX.TCATOneida/Huntsvilleis
committedtoeliminatinganyandallactsofSexualMisconduct.Assetforthinthispolicy,SexualMisconductincludesTitleIXSexualHarassment,DatingViolence,DomesticViolence,Stalking,andSexualAssault.TCATOneida/Huntsvillestrictlyprohibitstheseoffenses.1. BecauseSexualMisconductisasubsetofthebroadercategoryofsexualharassment,notall
sexualharassmentallegationswillbehandledaccordingtothispolicy.AllegationsofsexualharassmentthatdonotfallwithinthemorelimiteddefinitionofSexualMisconductorotherwisedonotmeetthecriteriaforfilingaFormalComplaintwillbehandledinaccordancewithTBRGuidelineP-080andinstitutionalpolicy.
2. WithrespecttoallegationsofSexualMisconductagainstfacultyandstaffinwhichastudentisnottheComplainant,additionallawsandpoliciesapply,mostnotablyTitleVIIandanti-discriminationpolicies.Insuchsituationsandabsentunusualcircumstances,theComplainantmayfileaFormalComplaintpursuanttothispolicyorproceedpursuanttoTBRGuidelineP-080andtheappropriateinstitutionalpolicy.
3. WithrespecttoallegationsofSexualMisconductinwhichastudentiseitheraComplainantorRespondentandmeetsthecriteriaforfilingaFormalComplaint,absentunusualcircumstances,pursuingaFormalComplaintpursuanttothispolicywillbetheappropriatemethodofaddressingtheallegations.
4. UponreceivingandassessingareportofSexualMisconductand/orsexualharassment,theTitleIXCoordinatorwilldecidewhetherthecriteriaforproceedingunderthispolicyaremetandwhetheranotherpolicymayapply.IfthereisapossiblyofproceedingpursuanttoTBRGuidelineP-080andanotherinstitutionalpolicy,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillexplaintheoptions.
5. Thispolicyappliestoconductbythirdparties.Anexampleofathirdpartyisavendorwithwhomtheinstitutioncontractstoprovideservices.
6. Thispolicyappliestoallstudentsandemployees,regardlessofsexualorientationorgenderidentity.
B. TitleIXCoordinator
ComplaintsofSexualMisconduct(oranysexualharassmentorsexdiscrimination)shouldbemadeto:
TCATOneida/HuntsvilleTitleIXCoordinator355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,[email protected]
C. LackofBiasandEquitableTreatment
1. NeithertheTitleIXCoordinator,anyinvestigator,anydecision-maker,anypersondesignatedtofacilitateaninformalresolutionprocess,noranyonedecidinganappealwillhaveaconflictofinterestorbiasfororagainstcomplainantsorrespondentsgenerally,oragainstanindividualComplainantorRespondent.
2. TheTitleIXCoordinatorisresponsibleforappointinginvestigators,decision-makers,andappellatereviewers,andmayappointsomeonefromanotherinstitutionorsomeonenotemployedbyaTBRinstitutioninordertoavoidpotentialbiasorforotherreasons.IntheeventofpotentialbiasoftheTitleIXCoordinator,oriftheTitleIXCoordinatorbelievesthatanotherpersonshouldserveinthatroleforotherreasons,theTitleIXCoordinatorshouldreportthemattertoTBRCentralOffice.
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3. TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillprovideaprompt,fair,andimpartialinvestigation,adjudication,and,ifapplicable,disciplinaryprocess.TCATOneida/HuntsvillewilltreatComplainantsandRespondentsequitably,whichincludesanobjectiveevaluationofallrelevantevidence,includingbothevidencethattendstoproveordisprovetheallegations.
4. Credibilitydeterminationswillnotbebasedonaperson’sstatusasaComplainant,Respondent,orwitness.
5. TheinvestigationwillproceedwithapresumptionthattheRespondentisnotresponsiblefortheallegedconductunlessanduntilaDeterminationofresponsibilityforaviolationofthispolicyismadeattheconclusionofthedecision-makingprocess.Itistheinstitution’sresponsibilitytoestablishSexualMisconductbyapreponderanceoftheevidence.
6. TheinstitutionshallprovidesimultaneouswrittennotificationtothePartiesof(1)anyinitial,interim,orfinaldecisionbyanofficialauthorizedtoresolvedisciplinarymatters,(2)anyavailableappealproceduresforthatdecision,(3)anychangetothatdecision,and(4)whenthatdecisionbecomesfinal.ThePartieswillreceivetimelyandequalaccesstoinformation.
II. HowtoReportSexualMisconductA. TCATOneida/Huntsvilletakesseriouslyallcomplaintsofsexualdiscrimination,sexualharassment,
andSexualMisconduct.Thissectionexplainsthevariousreporting,complaint,andconfidentialdisclosureoptionsavailabletoenableindividualstomakeinformedchoicesaboutwheretoturnshouldtheyexperiencesexualdiscrimination,sexualharassment,orSexualMisconduct.
1. SexualMisconductshouldbereportedtotheTitleIXCoordinator.Suchareportcanbemadeatanytime,includingduringnon-businesshours,byusingthetelephonenumberorelectronicmailaddress,orofficemailaddress.ThecontactinformationforTCATOneida/Huntsville’sTitleIXCoordinatoris:AmyWest,VicePresident355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,TN37756(423)[email protected]
2. TCATOneida/HuntsvillerecommendsthatreportsandcomplaintsofallSexualMisconductbemadetotheTitleIXCoordinatorsothattheinstitutioncanrespondappropriately.AlthoughreportsandcomplaintsofSexualMisconductmaybemadeatanytime,reportsshouldbemadeassoonaspossiblesothattheinstitutionisbestabletoaddresstheallegation.
3. TCATOneida/Huntsvilleencouragesanyonewhowitnesses,experiences,orhasinformationaboutpossibleSexualMisconducttotakereasonableactionstopreventorstopsuchactions.Thismayincludespeakingupwhilethebehavioristakingplaceorimmediatelyafterwards,reportingthebehavior(inaccordancewiththereportingoptionsoutlinedinthispolicy),directlyinterveningwhenitissafeandreasonabletodoso,contactinglawenforcement,orothermeans.ApersonwhohasbeensubjectedtoanytypeofSexualMisconductneednotconfronttheotherParty.Theappropriateprocesstoaddresstheconductisthroughthisorotherapplicablepolicy.
B. SupportiveandInterimMeasures1. AfterreceivingareportofpotentialSexualMisconduct,whetherornotthereportisa
FormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillcontacttheComplainanttodiscusstheavailabilityofInterim/SupportiveMeasures,informtheComplainantoftheiravailability,andconsidertheComplainant’swisheswithrespecttopotentialInterim/SupportiveMeasures.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillalsoexplaintheprocessforfilingaFormalComplaint.
2. TheTitleIXCoordinator,inconjunctionwiththeappropriatedepartment,mayimplementinterim,supportive,orprotectivemeasureswhileassessing,investigating,andresolvingthereport.TheseInterim/SupportiveMeasuresarenon-disciplinary,non-punitive,individualizedservicesandareofferedwithoutfeeorchargetotheComplainantor
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RespondentbeforeorafterthefilingofaFormalComplaintorwherenoFormalComplainthasbeenfiled.Thesemeasuresaredesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstotheinstitution’sprogramsoractivitieswithoutunreasonablyburdeningtheotherPartyandmayincludemeasuresdesignedtoprotectthesafetyofallPartiesortheinstitution’seducationalenvironmentordeterSexualMisconduct.
3. Thesemeasuresmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:mutualno-contactdirectives;accesstocounselingservicesandassistanceinsettingupaninitialappointment;changingschedules,assignments,orjob/studylocationstolessenorminimizecontact;extensionsofdeadlinesandcourse-relatedadjustments;limitingorbarringanindividual'sororganization'saccesstocertaininstitutionalfacilitiesoractivities;providinganescorttoensuresafemovementoncampus;providingacademicsupportservices,suchastutoring;arrangingforaPartytore-takeacourseorwithdrawfromaclasswithoutpenalty;administrativeleave;leaveofabsence;institution-imposedleaveorphysicalseparationfromindividualsorlocations.
4. TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillattempttomaintaintheconfidentialityofsuchInterim/SupportiveMeasures,totheextentthatitcandosowithoutimpairingitsabilitytoeffectuatetheInterim/SupportiveMeasuresortoinvestigateandadjudicatethecomplaint.
C. FormalComplaint1. AnypersonwhohasbeenavictimofSexualMisconductthattookplacewithinaneducation
programoractivityofTCATOneida/HuntsvilleintheUnitedStatesmayfileaFormalComplaintunderthispolicy.
2. AComplainantwhowantsTCATOneida/HuntsvilletoconductaninvestigationandtakeactioninaccordancewiththispolicymustfileaFormalComplaintallegingSexualMisconduct.
3. AComplainantmustsubmitawrittenFormalComplaintinperson,bymail,orviaelectronicmailtotheTitleIXCoordinator.ThedocumentmustcontaintheComplainant’sphysicalsignatureora“digitalsignature.”(AdigitalsignatureisinformationtransmittedelectronicallythatenablestheTitleIXCoordinatortodeterminethattheComplainantisthepersonsubmittingthecomplaint,including,butnotlimitedto,anemailfromtheirTCATOneida/HuntsvilleinstitutionalaccountoratypedversionoftheComplainant’sname.Adigitalsignatureneednotreproduceawrittensignature.)AFormalComplaintcannotbesubmittedanonymously.OnlytheTitleIXCoordinatorcansubmitaFormalComplaintonbehalfofanotherperson.
4. AlthoughTCATOneida/HuntsvillewillattempttoconsiderthewishesofComplainants,includingthatnoinvestigationbeconducted,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillalsoconsidertheirobligationsunderbothTBRpolicyandapplicablelaw,includingTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964.Thus,whentheTitleIXCoordinatorreceivesareportofSexualMisconduct,andespeciallywhenthecomplaintinvolvesanemployee,theTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetoinvestigatethematterpursuanttoGuidelineP-080andinstitutionalpolicy,eveniftheComplainantdoesnotwantthereportinvestigated.IftheTitleIXCoordinatordecidestofileaFormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorisnota“Party”toanyinvestigation,Determinationorhearingprocess.
5. Complainantsshouldprovideasmuchofthefollowinginformationaspossible:whathappened,where,andwhen;namesofallpeopleinvolved,includingwitnesses(ifany);supportingdocumentation(ifany);andcontactinformation.TCATOneida/HuntsvilleencouragesreportingofSexualMisconductevenifsomeorallinformationisunavailableorcannotbeprovided.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillexplaintheirrole,theoptionsforreportinganincident,potentialavailableInterim/SupportiveMeasures,andtheavailableresourcesforassistance.
D. ConfidentialResources(whowillnotshareinformationwithTitleIXCoordinator)1. TCATOneida/HuntsvilleencouragesvictimsofSexualMisconducttotalktosomeoneabout
whathappened,whethertheywanttheirreporttobeinvestigatedornot,sothattheycangetthesupporttheyneed.SomeresourcesareconfidentialandshouldbeconsiderediftheComplainantdoesnotwanttheinstitutiontoinvestigatethematter.Ifavictimchoosestoreportanincidentofsexualmisconductinaconfidentialmanner,thevictimcanreportthe
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incidenttothefollowingagencywhoemployslicensedcounselorsandisrequiredtomaintainconfidentialityinaccordancewithTennesseeStatelaw:ScottCountyWomen’sShelter ScottCountyFamilyJusticeCenter (423)569-3355 (423)663-3111 (423)569-3333(24Hr.CrisisLine)
2. TCATOneida/HuntsvillecontractswithWellViatoprovidevirtualtelehealthandmentalhealthservices.Shouldavictimchoosetoutilizesuchservices,WellViawillnotreportanyinformationaboutanincidenttotheTitleIXCoordinatorwithoutthevictim’spermission.855-WELLVIA
3. CounselorsandhealthcareprovidersnotaffiliatedwithTCATOneida/HuntsvillewillgenerallymaintainconfidentialityandnotshareinformationwiththeinstitutionunlesstheComplainantrequeststhedisclosureandsignsaconsentorwaiverform.However,theseresourcesmayhavereportingobligationsunderstateorfederallaw.Forexample,healthcareprovidersandcertainotherindividualsarerequiredtonotifylawenforcementwhenapersonseekstreatmentforinjuriesrelatedtoaviolentcrime,includinginjuriesresultingfromSexualMisconductorabuseofaminor.
E. ReportingbyEmployees1. AllemployeeswholearnofSexualMisconduct(oranyformofsexualharassmentorsex
discrimination,orretaliation)areencouragedtoreportsuchmatterstotheTitleIXCoordinator.
2. SupervisorsandmanagerswholearnofSexualmisconduct(oranyformofsexualharassmentorsexdiscrimination,orretaliationmustimmediatelyreportsuchconcernstotheTitleIXCoordinator.
F. AnonymousandThird-Party/BystanderReporting1. TCATOneida/HuntsvilleencouragesthirdpartiestoreportincidentsofSexualMisconduct
totheTitleIXCoordinator.TCATOneida/Huntsvillemaynotbeabletomoveforwardwiththird-partyreportsiftheComplainantdoesnotwishtofileaFormalComplaintorcooperatewithaninvestigation.
2. Afterprovidingareport,thirdpartiesarenotentitledtoinformationabouttheinstitution’sinvestigationandresponseduetoprivacyconcernsandapplicablefederalandstatelaws.
G. AbuseofMinors1. Tennesseelawmandatesreportingbyanypersonwhohasknowledgeofphysicalormental
harmtoachildif:(1)thenatureoftheharmreasonablyindicatesitwascausedbybrutality,abuse,orneglect;or(2)onthebasisofavailableinformation,theharmreasonablyappearstohavebeencausedbybrutality,abuse,orneglect.Tennesseelawalsomandatesreportingbyanypersonwhoknowsorhasreasonablecausetosuspectthatachildhasbeensexuallyabused,regardlessofwhetherthechildhassustainedanyapparentinjuryasaresultoftheabuse.
2. Intheeventofalife-threateningemergency,areportofchildabuseorchildsexualabuseshouldbemadebycalling911.Inothercases,areportofchildabuseorchildsexualabusemustbemadeimmediatelytooneofthefollowingauthorities:a. TheTennesseeDepartmentofChildren’sServices(theCentralIntakeChildAbuse
Hotlineis1-877-237-0004);b. Thesheriffofthecountywherethechildresides;c. Thechieflawenforcementofficialofthecitywherethechildresides;ord. Ajudgehavingjuvenilejurisdictionoverthechild.
3. Inaddition,TCATOneida/HuntsvilleemployeesshallmakeareportofchildabuseorchildsexualabuseinconnectionwithaninstitutionalprogramoractivitytotheTitleIXCoordinator.NotethatareporttoTCATOneida/Huntsvillelawenforcementorsecurityagencyisnotsufficienttocomplywithstatelaw.
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1. Thefollowinglawenforcementagencieslistedinthispolicyareavailableforemergencyresponse,facilitatingmedicaltransport,investigatingincidentsofacriminalnature,referrals,andpreservingevidence.LawenforcementmayberequiredtoreportpotentialviolationsofthispolicytotheTitleIXCoordinatorandtoreportincidentsofsexualassaultandothercriminalactsofaseriousnaturetootherlawenforcementauthorities.
MainCampus: ScottCountySheriff (423)663-2245or(423)663-3111
OneidaCampus: OneidaPoliceDepartment(423)569-4255
InstitutionalServiceCenter–Jamestown,TN: JamestownPoliceDepartment (931)879-5871
InstitutionalServiceCenter–Wartburg,TN: WartburgPoliceDepartment (423)346-7090
I. ReportingPursuanttotheNottinghamAct.1. Unlessthevictimofarapedoesnotconsenttothereportingofanoffense,thechiefsecurity
officerorchieflawenforcementofficerofeachinstitutionshallimmediatelynotifythelocallawenforcementagencywithterritorialjurisdictionovertheinstitutioniftheofficerisinreceiptofareportfromthevictimallegingthatanydegreeofrapehasoccurredonthepropertyoftheinstitution.Thechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficershalldesignateone(1)ormorepersonswhoshallhavetheauthorityanddutytonotifytheappropriatelawenforcementagencyintheabsenceofthechiefsecurityofficerorchieflawenforcementofficer.Inthecaseofanallegedrape,theinstitution'slawenforcementagencyshallleadtheinvestigation.Afternotifyingthelocallawenforcementagency,theinstitutionshallcooperateineveryrespectwiththeinvestigationconductedbythelawenforcementagency.T.C.A.§49-7-129.
2. Ifthevictimdoesnotconsenttothereporting,theTitleIXCoordinatoratTCATOneida/Huntsvilleshallnotreporttheoffensetothelocallawenforcementagency.T.C.A.§49-7-2207;T.C.A.§49-7-129.
III. AdditionalInformationA. NoRetaliation
1. Retaliationagainstapersonwhomakesareportorfilesacomplaint,participatesorassistsinaninvestigation,encouragesanothertofileacomplaint,oropposesSexualMisconduct(oranyotherformofdiscriminationprohibitedbyinstitutionalpolicy)isprohibited.Individualsmustnotinterferewithaninvestigation.Retaliationwillresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingterminationorexpulsion.
2. Inordertohelppreventretaliation,TCATOneida/Huntsville’spolicyistokeepconfidentialtheidentityofanyonewhohasmadeareportorcomplaintofsexdiscrimination,includinganyonewhohasfiledaFormalComplaintofSexualMisconduct,anyComplainant,anyRespondent,andanywitnessexceptasisrequiredtocarryoutTCATOneida/Huntsville’sresponsibilitiesunderthispolicy,aspermittedbyFERPA,orasrequiredbylaw.
3. AnyonewhowishestofileacomplaintofretaliationshouldcontacttheTitleIXCoordinator.B. EmergencyRemoval/AdministrativeLeave
1. Ifitappears,basedonanallegationofSexualMisconduct,thatastudentmayconstituteanimmediateanddirectthreattothephysicalhealthorsafetyofanotherindividual,TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillconductanindividualizedinquiryandriskanalysisandmayplacethestudentoninterimsuspensiononanemergencybasis.Iftheinstitutionimplementsaninterimsuspension,thestudentshallbegiventheopportunityatthetimeofthedecision,or
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assoonthereafterasreasonablypossible,tocontesttheinterimsuspension.InstitutionsshallfollowtheproceduressetforthinTBRPolicy3.02.00.01-GeneralRegulationsonStudentConduct&DisciplinarySanctions(andapplicableinstitutionalpolicies)beforeplacinganystudentoninterimsuspension.
2. TCATOneida/HuntsvillemayplaceemployeesonadministrativeleaveorsimilaractionwhileaddressingallegationsofSexualMisconduct.
3. Visitors,vendors,andotherthirdPartiesmayberemovedfromthepremisesconsistentwithapplicablepoliciesandprocedures.
C. CourtOrders1. Individualsmayseekordersofprotection,restrainingorders,orothersimilarordersfroma
courtoflaw.D. ParticipationintheFormalComplaintprocessbyaComplainant,Respondent,institution,orother
persondoesnotwaiveapplicableprivileges,includingattorney-clientprivilege,doctor-patientprivilege,thepeerreview/qualityimprovementprivilege,etc.Theholderofaprivilegemaywaiveitincertaincircumstances.
IV. InvestigationandOutcomesA. TheOfficeofGeneralCounselshallalwaysbeconsultedpriortoinvestigation.B. IntakeandAssessmentofFormalComplaints
1. TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillassessthenatureofreportsandFormalComplaints,includingwhetheroneormoreallegationsmeetthecriteriaforthefilingofaFormalComplaint(e.g.,whethertheallegationsincludeconductthat,ifproven,tookplaceintheUnitedStatesandwillconstituteSexualMisconductinaneducationprogramoractivitybyaparticipantorsomeoneattemptingtoparticipateintheeducationprogramoractivity).FormalComplaintsthatincludesomeallegationsthat,ifproved,constituteSexualMisconductandsomethatdonotmeetthatdefinition,willbehandledpursuanttothispolicy.Asappropriate,theTitleIXCoordinatormayinitiateproceedingsunderanotherpolicy,referthemattertoanotherdepartment,and/orinformtheComplainantabouttheavailabilityofothermethodstoaddresstheallegations.
2. Aspartoftheassessment,theTitleIXCoordinatorordesigneemaycontacttheComplainantandaskforinformationabouttheallegations.Supportingdocuments,suchasemails,photos,textmessages,andanyotherevidenceshouldbepreserved.Ifwitnesseswerepresentorhaverelevantknowledge,itisimportanttoidentifythem,statewhattheymayknow,andinformtheinvestigatorhowtheycanbecontacted.
3. WhereFormalComplaintsinvolvingmorethanoneComplainantand/ormorethanoneRespondentariseoutofthesamefactsandcircumstances,theTitleIXCoordinatormayconsolidateFormalComplaints.
C. NoticeofAllegations1. UponreceiptofaFormalComplaint,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillprovidewrittennoticeto
knownParties.(ANoticeofAllegationswillbeprovidedeveniftheFormalComplaintisdismissedatthesametimeorshortlyaftertheNoticeofAllegationsissues(e.g.,theallegationsifprovendonotmeetthedefinitionofSexualMisconduct)).TheNoticeofAllegationswillenablebothPartiestoappealthedismissalortoproceedunderanotherpolicy.)TheNoticeofAllegationsshallcontain:a. anexplanationoftheinvestigationandgrievanceprocess,includingacopyoforlink
toTCATOneida/Huntsvillepolicy,aswellasanyotherapplicablepolicies;b. theavailabilityofaninformalresolutionprocess;c. explanationoftheallegationspotentiallyconstitutingSexualMisconductin
sufficientdetailandwithsufficienttimetopreparearesponsebeforeanyinitialinterview.ARespondentwillhaveatleastthree(3)businessdaysafterissuanceofaNoticeofAllegationspriortoaninitialinterview,butdependingonthenatureoftheallegations,additionaltimemaybeofferedorrequested;
d. theidentityofthePartiesinvolvedintheincident,ifknown,andthedateandlocationoftheallegedincident;
e. astatementthattheRespondentispresumednotresponsiblefortheallegedconductunlessanduntilaDeterminationofresponsibilityhasbeenissued;
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f. astatementthatthePartiesmayhaveanadvisoroftheirchoiceatmeetingstheyarepermittedtoattend.Theadvisormaybe,butisnotrequiredtobe,anattorney.(Partiesmayhiretheirownattorneys.Atalivehearingonly,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovideadvisorstoPartieswhodonothavetheirown);
g. anystatementsinTBRinstitutionalpolicies,procedures,orguidelinesthatprohibitknowinglymakingfalsestatementsorknowinglysubmittingfalseinformationduringtheprocess;and
h. astatementthatretaliationagainstapersonwhomakesareportorfilesacomplaint,participatesorassistsinaninvestigation,encouragesanothertofileacomplaint,oropposesSexualMisconductisprohibitedandwillresultindisciplinarymeasures,uptoandincludingterminationordismissal.
2. If,duringthecourseofaninvestigation,TCATOneida/HuntsvilledecidestoinvestigateallegationsabouttheComplainantorRespondentthatarenotincludedintheNoticeofAllegations,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovideadditionalwrittenNoticeofAllegationstoknownParties.
D. DismissalofFormalComplaints1. TheTitleIXCoordinatorshallobtainadvicefromtheOfficeofGeneralCounselbefore
dismissingaFormalComplaint.2. IftheTitleIXCoordinatorconcludesthattheComplainantwasnotparticipatinginor
attemptingtoparticipateinaninstitutionaleducationprogramoractivityatthetimeoftheFormalComplaintorthattheconductallegedinaFormalComplaintwouldnotconstituteSexualMisconductevenifproved,didnotoccurinaninstitution’seducationprogramoractivity,ordidnotoccuragainstapersonwhileintheUnitedStates,theTitleIXCoordinatorshalldismisstheFormalComplaint.
3. TheTitleIXCoordinatorhasdiscretiontodismissaFormalComplaintoranyallegationsinit,ifatanytimeduringtheinvestigationorhearingaComplainantnotifiestheTitleIXCoordinatorinwritingthattheComplainantwouldliketowithdrawtheFormalComplaintoranyallegationsinit;theRespondentisnolongerenrolledby,employedby,orassociatedwithaTBRinstitution;orspecificcircumstancespreventtheTBRinstitutionfromgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationastotheFormalComplaintorallegationstherein.
4. TheTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetodismissaFormalComplaintofSexualMisconductandreferthematterfordispositionpursuanttoadifferentpolicy,guideline,orprocesswhenanallegationofSexualMisconductisdismissedorwhenaFormalComplaintceasestoincludeanallegationofSexualMisconduct.
5. UpondismissalofaFormalComplaintforanyreason,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillpromptlysendwrittennoticeexplainingthereasonsfordismissaltotheParties.ThedismissalnoticewillalsoexplainwhetherTCATOneida/Huntsvillewillinvestigateorrespondtotheallegationsunderanotherpolicy,guideline,orprocessandtheavailabilityofothermethodstoaddresstheallegations.
E. InformalResolution1. Becauseafullinvestigationandadjudicationprocessmaynotbeinthebestinterestsofall
concerned,theTitleIXCoordinatormaydecidetoofferaninformalresolutionprocess.TheinformalresolutionprocessisdesignedtoprovideflexibilityincraftingaresolutiontoaFormalComplaintthatmeetstheneedsofthePartiesandTCATOneida/Huntsville.InformalresolutionsmayincludemeetingsfacilitatedbyTCATOneida/Huntsvilleorthirdparties,resolutionsfacilitatedbytheTitleIXCoordinatorwithoutformalmeetings,mediations,and/orrestorativejusticeconcepts.Disciplinaryactionmayormaynotbepartofanyinformalresolution.BothPartiesmustagreeinwritingtoparticipateinanyinformalresolutionprocessthattheTitleIXCoordinatormayoffer.
2. AninformalresolutionprocessisonlyavailableafterthefilingofaFormalComplaintandpriortoaDeterminationregardingresponsibility.IftheTitleIXCoordinatorbelievesaninformalresolutionmaybeappropriate,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillproposeaninformalresolutionprocessineithertheinitialNoticeofAllegationsorasubsequentwrittendocument.TheTitleIXCoordinatormaydiscusswiththePartiesthedetailsofhowthe
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processwillwork.ThewrittennoticewillcontaintheallegationsorrefertotheNoticeofAllegations,setouttheinformalresolutionprocess,explainthatatanytimepriortoagreeingtoaresolution,theComplainant,Respondent,orTCATOneida/Huntsvillemaywithdrawfromtheinformalresolutionprocessandresumetheinvestigationandadjudicationprocessunderthispolicy,andidentifyanyrecordsthatwillbemaintainedorsharedrelatedtotheprocess.
3. TheTitleIXCoordinatorwillnotofferorfacilitateaninformalresolutionprocesstoresolveallegationsthatanemployeeengagedinSexualMisconductagainstastudent.
F. InvestigationofFormalComplaints1. TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillinvestigateallFormalComplaints,unlessdismissedor
resolvedthroughaninformalresolution.Duringtheinvestigation:a. TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillnotaccess,consider,disclose,orotherwiseusea
Party’srecordsthataremadeormaintainedbyaphysician,psychiatrist,psychologist,orotherrecognizedprofessionalactingintheprofessional’scapacityandmadeormaintainedinconnectionwiththetreatmenttotheParty,unlessthePartyvoluntarilyconsentsinwriting;
b. Theinvestigatorwillconductaninvestigationthatisappropriateunderthecircumstances.Theinvestigationwillincludeareviewofdocumentsandphysicalevidence,aswellasinterviewswiththePartiesandother.Theinvestigatormayrequestaccesstopremises,records,anddocumentsdeemedrelevant.Astheinvestigationprogresses,theinvestigatormayseekclarification,includingduringasubsequentinterview,fromanypersonparticipatingintheinvestigationregardingtheincidentortheirstatement.APartywholearnsorremembersanyadditionalinformationshouldnotifytheinvestigatorimmediately.ThePartieswillhaveanequalopportunitytoprovideevidenceandtoidentifywitnesses,includingfactandexpertwitnesses.Partiesareencouragedtoprovide,assoonaspossible,anyevidencethatthePartybelievestoberelevantandwantstheinvestigatortoconsider.Ifatallpossible,allevidenceshouldbeprovidedintimefortheinvestigatortomakeitavailableforinspectionandreview;
c. AlthoughthePartiesareencouragedtoprovideTCATOneida/Huntsvillewithinformationandevidencerelatedtotheallegations,TCATOneida/HuntsvilleisultimatelyresponsibleforgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;
d. TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillnotrestrictthePartiesfromdiscussingtheallegationsunderinvestigationorfromgatheringandpresentingrelevantevidence.AnyrestrictionsontheabilityofthePartiestodiscussmattersrelatedtotheproceedingbutwhicharenotunderinvestigationwillbeexplainedintheNoticeofAllegations;
e. EachPartywillhavetheopportunitytoobtainandtobeaccompaniedtoameetingorproceedingbyanadvisoroftheirchoice,whomay,butisnotrequiredtobe,anattorney,inaccordancewithSectionIV.H.below;
f. WhenaPartyisinvitedorexpectedtoparticipateinameeting,TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillprovidewrittennoticeofthedate,time,location,participants,andpurposeofthemeeting,interview,orhearing,withsufficienttimeforthePartytopreparetoparticipate;
g. BothPartieswillhaveanequalopportunitytoinspectandreviewanyevidenceobtainedaspartoftheinvestigationthatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsraisedinaFormalComplaint,includingevidencethatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsbutuponwhichTCATOneida/HuntsvilledoesnotintendtorelyinreachingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility.TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillincludebothevidencethattendstoproveanddisprovetheallegations,whetherobtainedfromaPartyorothersource,sothateachPartycanmeaningfullyrespondtotheevidencepriortotheconclusionoftheinvestigation;
h. Priortothecompletionofaninvestigativereport,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillsendtoeachPartytheevidencesubjecttoinspectionandreview.UnlessaPartyrequeststhatTCATOneida/Huntsvillenotdoso,TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillalsosendthe
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evidencetoeachadvisorwhohasbeenidentified.TCATOneida/Huntsvillemaydecidetoprovideaccesstoevidencethroughelectronicmeansthatisnotavailablefordownload.Insuchcase,thePartiesandtheiradvisorsareprohibitedfrom,directlyorindirectly,photographingorreproducingsuchevidence(unlessthePartyhasindependentaccesstotheevidenceindependentoftheportal,e.g.,documentssubmittedbythePartyorpubliclyavailableinformation);and
i. TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillprovideatleastten(10)calendardaysforthePartiestorespondtotheevidenceprovidedforinspectionandreview.TheinvestigatorwillshareanywrittenresponsewiththeotherPartyandwillconsideranywrittenresponsepriortocompletingtheinvestigativereport.
G. InvestigationReport1. Attheconclusionoftheinvestigation,theinvestigatorwillpreparewrittenreport.The
reportshall:a. identifytheallegations;b. identifyrelevantpolicies,guidelines,andotherstandards;c. explaintheproceduralstepstakenbetweenreceiptoftheFormalComplaintandthe
conclusionoftheinvestigation,includingallnotificationstotheParties,interviewswiththeParties,interviewswithotherwitnesses,datesofallinterviews,anysitevisits,andthemethodsusedtogatherevidence;and
d. fairlysummarizetherelevantevidence.2. Thewrittenreportshallnotmakefindingsoffactorconclusionsregardingtheapplication
offactstothispolicy.3. Atleast(ten)10calendardayspriortoahearing,theinvestigatorwillsendtoeachParty
theinvestigationreportineitherelectronicorhardcopy,fortheirreviewandwrittenresponse.UnlessaPartyrequeststhatTCATOneida/Huntsvillenotdoso,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillalsosendtheinvestigationreporttoanadvisorwhomthePartyhasbeenidentified.
4. ThePartiesshouldprovideanywrittenresponseassoonaspossible,astheinvestigatormayissueanamendedinvestigationreportiftheinvestigatordeemsappropriateandifaPartyprovidescommentsinsufficienttimefortheinvestigatortodoso.TheParties’writtenresponsesandanyamendedinvestigationreportwillbesenttothedecision-maker.
H. Advisors1. BoththeComplainantandtheRespondentwillbepermittedtohaveanadvisoroftheir
choosingpresentduringmeetingswheretheirattendanceispermittedorexpected.NothinginthispolicyshallbereadtorequirethatTCATOneida/HuntsvilleallowaPartytoattendaninterviewoftheotherPartyorofawitness.
2. TheadvisormayaccompanyandconferprivatelywithaParty,buttheadvisormaynotinterrupt,speakonbehalfofaParty,orotherwiseactivelyparticipateinanymeeting,exceptforconductingcross-examinationatalivehearing.
3. Anadvisor'sfailuretocomplywiththeseguidelinesmayresultintheterminationofthemeetingortheadvisornolongerbeingpermittedtobepresent.
4. TBRandTCATOneida/Huntsvillepersonnelemployedintheofficesresponsibleforthedisciplinaryproceedingsdescribedinthispolicy,alongwiththoseinthechainofcommand,personnelemployedbyOGC,andotherswhoseparticipationcouldcreateaconflictofinterestwiththeirdutiesarenoteligibletoserveasadvisors.TCATOneida/Huntsvilleshallnototherwiselimitthechoiceofanadvisor.
5. Ifthereisaquestionorconcernaboutapossibleadvisor,theTitleIXCoordinatorshouldbeconsulted.APartychoosingtohaveanattorneypresentasanadvisormustprovideadvancenoticesothatamemberofOGCcanattendanymeetingatwhichanattorneywillbepresent.
I. Recordings1. Partiesarenotpermittedtorecordanymeetingconductedpursuanttothispolicy.2. Whenalivehearingisconducted,TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillcreateanaudiorecording,
audiovisualrecording,ortranscriptandmakeitavailabletothePartiesforinspectionandreview.
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J. PastRelationshipsandConduct1. PrevioussexualrelationshipsoftheComplainantandRespondentwiththirdparties
generallyareirrelevant.2. ApastsexualrelationshipbetweentheComplainantandRespondentmayormaynotbe
relevant.Forexample,pastsexualencountersmayprovideinsightoncommunicationpatternsforpurposesofdeterminingwhetherconsentwaspresent.
3. QuestionsandevidenceaboutaComplainant’ssexualpredispositionorpriorsexualbehaviorarenotrelevant,unlesssuchquestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorareofferedtoprovethatsomeoneotherthantheRespondentcommittedtheconductallegedbytheComplainant,orifthequestionsandevidenceconcernspecificincidentsoftheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorwithrespecttoRespondentandareofferedtoproveconsent.
K. StandardofEvidence1. TCATOneida/Huntsvilleusethepreponderanceoftheevidencestandardofevidencein
evaluatingwhetherSexualMisconductoccurred.Thisstandardlooksatwhetheritis"morelikelythannot"thatthispolicywasviolated.
2. TheburdenofproofwillremainwithTCATOneida/HuntsvillethroughtheDetermination.L. Timeline
1. FormalComplaintstypicallywillberesolved(exclusiveofanyappeals)within90calendardaysoffiling.
2. Appealswillberesolvedwithinfifteen(15)calendardaysofthefilingofanappeal.3. Giventhemanyvariablesandfactorsthatmayariseinsuchcases,additionaltimemaybe
neededinsomecases.AnydeparturefromtheseframeswillbeforgoodcauseandcommunicatedinwritingorbyemailtoboththeComplainantandtheRespondentsimultaneously,alongwithanewtimelineandexplanationofthereasons.Goodcausetoextentthedeadlinesincludes,butisnotlimitedto,theabsenceofaParty,aParty’sadvisor,orwitness;concurrentlawenforcementactivity;ortheneedforlanguageassistanceortheaccommodationofdisabilities.
4. IncompletionoftheprocesswithinsuchtimeframesisnotcausefordismissalofaFormalComplaint.
M. ParallelInvestigationswithLawEnforcement1. Thefilingofapolicereportorthependencyofcivilorcriminalproceedingsdoesnot
precludeTCATOneida/HuntsvillefromproceedingwithitsinvestigationandDetermination.
2. TheinvestigationandDeterminationmaybedelayeduntillawenforcementhasfinishedgatheringevidenceandindicatedthatTCATOneida/Huntsvillemayproceedwithaninvestigation,butTCATOneida/Huntsvillegenerallywillnotwaitfortheconclusionofanycriminalproceeding.
3. CivilorcriminalproceedingsareseparateanddistinctfrominternalTCATOneida/Huntsvilleproceedings,andtheymayormaynotrunparalleltooneanother.However,TCATOneida/Huntsvillemayberequiredbylawtoprovideinformationincivilorcriminalproceedings.
4. TCATOneida/Huntsvillepoliciesshallsetforthparametersandclarifywhatinformationmayandmaynotbesharedduringaparallelinvestigationwithlawenforcement(e.g.,viaamemorandumofunderstandingwithlocallawenforcement).
N. LiveHearings1. TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillconductalivehearingofFormalComplaintsnotdismissed
pursuanttothispolicyinordertomakeaDeterminationwhetherthispolicyhasbeenviolated.Thedecision-makerappointedbytheTitleIXCoordinatorhastheauthoritytomaintainorderatthehearingandmakealldecisionsnecessaryforthefair,orderly,andexpeditiousconductofthehearing.Thedecision-makershallbethefinaldeciderconcerningallaspectsofthehearing,includingprehearingmattersandatthehearing,howevidenceisexaminedandtheorderofwitnesses.
2. AttherequestofeitherParty,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovideforthelivehearingtobeconductedwiththePartieslocatedinseparateroomswithtechnologyenablingthe
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decision-makerandPartiestosimultaneouslyseeandhearthePartyorthewitnessansweringquestions.
3. IncasesinvolvingmorethanoneRespondent,anyPartymayrequestseparatehearingsbysubmittingarequestatleastfive(5)businessdaysbeforethehearing.TheTitleIXCoordinatorwilldecidewhethertogranttherequest.
4. LivehearingsmaybeconductedwithallPartiesphysicallypresentinthesamegeographiclocationor,atTCATOneida/Huntsville’sdiscretion,anyorallParties,witnessesandotherparticipantsmayappearatthelivehearingvirtually,withtechnologyenablingparticipantssimultaneouslytoseeandheareachother.
5. Atleastten(10)businessdayspriortoalivehearing,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovidebothPartieswithwrittennoticeofthefollowing:a. Thetime,place,dateofthehearing,andelectronicaccessinformation,ifapplicable;b. ThenameofeachwitnessTCATOneida/Huntsvilleexpectstopresentorbepresent
atthehearingandthoseTCATOneida/Huntsvillemaypresentiftheneedarises;c. Therighttorequestacopyoftheinvestigativefile(otherthanportionsthatare
protectedbylaworprivilege),whichincludesalloftheevidenceobtainedaspartoftheinvestigationthatisdirectlyrelatedtotheallegationsraisedintheFormalComplaint;
d. Therighttorequestcopiesofalldocuments,copiesofelectronicallystoredinformation,andaccesstotangibleevidencethatTCATOneida/Huntsvillehasinitspossession,custody,orcontrolandmayusetosupportclaimsordefenses;
e. TherighttohaveanadvisoroftheParty’schoice,whomaybe,butisnotrequiredtobeanattorney,andthatifthePartydoesnothaveanadvisorpresentatthehearing,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovideanadvisorofTCATOneida/Huntsville‘schoice,withoutfeeorcharge,toasktheotherPartyandanywitnessesallrelevantquestionsandfollow-upquestionsonbehalfofthatParty;
f. AnyPartyinneedofaTCATOneida/Huntsville–providedadvisormustinformtheTitleIXCoordinatoratleastfive(5)businessdaysbeforethehearing;
g. Anycross-examinationofanyotherPartyorwitnessmustbeconductedbytheadvisor;and
h. Otherinformationmaybeincludedinthenoticeofhearing.6. WhennoticeissentbyU.S.mailorcourierservice,thenoticeiseffectiveonthedatethe
noticeismailedordeliveredtothecourierservice.WhennoticeishanddeliveredbyTCATOneida/Huntsville,noticeiseffectiveonthedatethatthenoticeisdeliveredtotheParties.Whennoticeissentbyemail,thenoticeiseffectiveonthedatethattheemailissenttotheParties’TCATOneida/Huntsville–providedemailaccount.
7. Thedecision-makermayconductapre-hearingmeetingorconferencewiththePartiesandtheiradvisorstodiscusspre-hearingissues,includinganytechnologytobeusedatthehearingandthegeneralrulesgoverningthehearing.
8. Thedecision-makermayallowatemporarydelayoftheprocessorthelimitedextensionoftimeframesforgoodcausewithwrittennoticetothePartiesofthedelayorextensionandthereasonsfortheaction.Goodcausemayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,considerationssuchastheabsenceofaParty,aParty’sadvisor,orawitness;concurrentlawenforcementactivity;ortheneedforlanguageassistanceoraccommodationofdisabilities.
9. IfaPartyfailstoattendahearing,thedecision-makermayproceedwithoutthatParty’sparticipation.
10. Duringthehearing,thedecision-makerwillmakeevidencesubjecttoreviewandinspectionduringtheinvestigationphaseavailabletogiveeachPartyequalopportunitytorefertothatevidence,includingforpurposesofcross-examination.
11. QuestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’ssexualpredispositionorpriorsexualbehaviorarenotrelevant,unlesssuchquestionsandevidenceabouttheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorareofferedtoprovidethatsomeoneotherthantheRespondentcommittedtheconductallegedbytheComplainant,orifthequestionsandevidenceconcernspecificincidentsoftheComplainant’spriorsexualbehaviorwithrespecttotheRespondentandareofferedtoproveconsent.
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12. Onlyrelevantcross-examinationquestionsmaybeaskedofaPartyorwitness.BeforeaComplainant,Respondent,orwitnessanswersacross-examinationorquestionfromsomeoneotherthanthedecision-maker,thedecision-makerwillfirstdeterminewhetherthequestionisrelevantandexplainanydecisiontoexcludeaquestionasnotrelevant.
13. Thedecision-makerwillnotrequire,allow,relyupon,orotherwiseusequestionsorevidencethatconstitute,orseekdisclosureof,informationprotectedunderalegallyrecognizedprivilege,unlessthepersonholdingtheprivilegehaswaivedtheprivilege.
14. Thedecision-makerwillpermiteachParty’sadvisortoasktheotherPartyandanywitnessesallrelevantquestionsandfollow-upquestions,includingthosechallengingcredibility.Suchcross-examinationatthelivehearingwillbeconducteddirectly,orally,andinrealtimebytheParty’sadvisorandneverbyaPartypersonally.Conductingcross-examinationwillbetheadvisor’sonlyopportunitytospeak.Advisorswillnotengageinotherpresentationofargumentsorevidence,includingopeningstatements,closingarguments,ordirectexaminations.
15. IfaPartydoesnothaveanadvisoratthelivehearing,TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovidewithoutfeeorchargetothatPartyanadvisor.TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillchoosetheadvisor.
16. IfaPartyorwitnessdoesnotsubmittocross-examinationatthelivehearing,thedecision-makerwillnotrelyonanystatementofthatPartyorwitnessinreachingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;providedhowever,thatthedecision-makercannotdrawaninferenceabouttheDeterminationregardingresponsibilitybasedsolelyonaParty’sorwitness’sabsencefromthelivehearingorrefusaltoanswercrossexaminationorotherquestions.
17. Forgoodcauseshown,adecision-makermaypermittheparticipationofwitnesseswhowerenotidentifiedbythePartytotheinvestigator,ortheinclusionofevidencenotprovidedbythePartytotheinvestigator.
18. TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillcreateanaudiooraudiovisualrecording,ortranscript,ofalivehearingandmakeitavailabletothePartiesforinspectionandreview.
19. Thedecision-makermaydismisstheFormalComplaintoranyallegationstherein,ifatanytimeduringthehearingaComplainantnotifiestheTitleIXCoordinatorinwritingthattheComplainantwouldliketowithdrawaFormalComplaintoranyallegationstherein,theRespondentisnolongerenrolledoremployedbyTCATOneida/Huntsville,orspecificcircumstancespreventTCATOneida/HuntsvillefromgatheringevidencesufficienttoreachaDeterminationastotheFormalComplaintorallegationstherein.
20. IfthedecisionmakerdismissestheFormalComplaintduringthegrievanceprocess,thedecision-makerwillpromptlynotifytheTitleIXCoordinator,whowillpromptlysendwrittennoticeofthedismissalandreasonsthereforsimultaneouslytotheParties.
O. WrittenDetermination1. Withinfifteen(15)businessdaysofthehearing,thedecision-makerwillissueawritten
Determination,basedonapreponderanceoftheevidencestandard,whichwillbeprovidedtothePartiessimultaneously.
2. TheDeterminationbecomesfinaleitheronthedatethatTCATOneida/HuntsvilleprovidesthePartieswithawrittenresultofanappeal,orifanappealisavailablebutnotfiled,thedayafterthedeadlinetoappeal.
3. TheDeterminationwillinclude:a. IdentificationoftheallegationspotentiallyconstitutingSexualMisconduct,aswell
asidentificationofanyadditionalallegationsthatarebeingresolvedbutwhichdonotconstituteSexualMisconduct;
b. AdescriptionoftheproceduralstepstakenbetweenreceiptoftheFormalComplaintandtheDetermination,includingallnotificationstotheParties,interviewswithPartiesandwitnesses,sitevisits,methodsusedtogatherotherevidence,andanyhearingsheld;
c. FindingsoffactsupportingtheDetermination;d. Conclusionsregardingtheapplicationofthispolicy,aswellasanyotherrelevant
policy,guidelines,orcode,tothefacts;
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e. Astatementof,andrationalefor,theresultastoeachallegationbeforethedecision-maker,includingaDeterminationregardingresponsibility;
f. Anydisciplinaryactionthatthedecision-makerimposesontheRespondent,includingreferraltoanotherprocess,suchastenureterminationproceedings;
g. AnyremediesthatTCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovidedesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstotheComplainant;and
h. Thepermissiblebasesandprocedures,includingtimelines,forappealsbytheParties.
P. RemediesandDisciplinaryActionFollowingDeterminationsofViolations1. TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillprovideremedieswhereaDeterminationofresponsibilityfor
SexualMisconducthasbeenmade.TCATOneida/HuntsvillewillfollowthispolicybeforetheimpositionofanydisciplinarysanctionsforSexualMisconductthatarenotsupportive/interimmeasures.
2. Remedieswillbedesignedtorestoreorpreserveequalaccesstoeducationprogramsandactivitiesandwillincludedisciplineundertheapplicablepoliciesandprocedures.Remediesmayincludeverbalwarnings,writtenwarnings,finalwrittenwarnings,suspension,terminationofemployment,non-renewalofappointment,ordismissalfromTCATOneida/Huntsville.FacultymaybesubjecttoproceedingsunderTBRPolicies5.02.03.10and5.02.03.30.
3. Remediesshouldalsoconsiderimprovementstothecampus-wideenvironment.ItistheintentofTBRthatTCATOneida/HuntsvilleconsidertheimpactofanincidentofSexualMisconductonthecampusasawholeorspecificgroupsorareasofcampus.Forexample,specifictrainingmaybeneededforastudentgroup.
4. TheTitleIXCoordinatorisresponsibleforensuringeffectiveimplementationoftheremedies.
Q. Appeals/Post-DeterminationProcedures1. PartiesarepermittedtoappealtotheTCATOneida/Huntsville’sPresident(orotherperson
appointedbytheTitleIXCoordinator)fromaDeterminationregardingresponsibility(ornoresponsibility)andfromadismissalofaFormalComplaintorofanyallegationsinaFormalComplaintonthebasisof:a. proceduralirregularitythataffectedtheoutcomeofthematter;b. newevidencethatwasnotreasonablyavailableatthetimetheDeterminationor
dismissalwasmade,butonlyifthatnewevidencecouldaffecttheoutcomeofthematter;
c. TheTitleIXCoordinator,investigator(s),ordecision-maker(s)hadaconflictofinterestorbiasfororagainstComplainantsorRespondentsgenerallyortheindividualComplainantorRespondentthataffectedtheoutcome.
2. APartywishingtoappealaDeterminationregardingresponsibilityorthedismissalofaFormalComplaintoranyallegationsthereinmustfileawrittenappealwiththeTitleIXCoordinatorwithinseven(7)businessdaysofthedateoftheDeterminationorthedismissal.Thewrittenappealmustidentifythereasonsfortheappeal.
3. Astoallappeals,theTitleIXCoordinatorwill:a. NotifytheotherPartyinwritingwhenanappealisfiled;b. ImplementappealproceduresequallyforbothParties;c. Ensurethatthedecision-maker(s)fortheappealisnotthesamepersonasthe
investigator,thedecision-maker,orTitleIXCoordinator;d. ProvideeachPartyfive(5)businessdaystoprovideawrittenstatementinsupport
of,orchallenging,theDetermination.4. Thedecideroftheappealwillissueawrittendecisiondescribingtheresultoftheappeal
andtherationalefortheresult,andwillprovidethewrittendecisionsimultaneouslytotheParties.
V. VictimServicesA. Theresourceslistedbelowarenotexhaustiveorlimitedtovictimswhowishtomakeanofficial
reportorparticipateinaninstitutionalhearing,policeinvestigationorcriminalprosecution.However,incaseswhereavictimwishestomaintaincompleteconfidentiality,the
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victimshouldcarefullyreviewSectionIIaboverelatedtothelimitsontheCollege’sabilitytomaintainconfidentiality. 1. OnCampusResources
OfficeoftheTitleIXCoordinator 355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,TN37756
AmyWest(423)[email protected]
StudentServicesCoordinator 355ScottHighDriveHuntsville,TN37756
JenniferTrammell(423)[email protected]
2. On-lineResources:http://tncoalition.org/-StateCoalitionAgainstRapehttp://tncoalition.org/-StateCoalitionAgainstDomesticViolencehttp://www.thehotline.org/-WebsiteforLGBTQsurvivorsofsexualordomesticviolenceandminoritywomensurvivorsofsexualordomesticviolencehttp://www.pandys.org/Websiteprovidinginformation,supportandresourcestosurvivorsofrapeandsexualabusehttp://www.rainn.org–Rape,Abuse,andIncestNationalNetworkhttp://www.justice.gov/ovw-DepartmentofJusticehttps://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html-DepartmentofEducationOfficeforCivilRightsPleaselistadditionalagencies,eitherlocal,stateornationalaspertinent.
VI. VictimServicesPolicyA. Thefollowingindividualsmaybeabletoassistintheeventofanemergency
1. OnCampusa. StudentServicesCoordinator,(423)663-4900b. TitleIXCoordinator,(423)663-4900
2. OffCampusa. ScottCountySheriff,(423)663-2245or(423)663-3111b. OneidaPoliceDepartment,(423)569-4255c. JamestownPoliceDepartment,(931)879-5871d. WartburgPoliceDepartment,(423)346-7090
B. Thefollowinghealthcareoptionsareavailabletoseektreatmentforinjuries,preventativetreatmentforsexuallytransmitteddiseases,andwhereandhowtogetarapekitorfindaSexualAssaultNurseExaminer(SANE);1. BigSouthForkMedicalCenter,(423)569-85212. SAI,423-663-9300ext.144,[email protected]. ScottCountyFamilyJusticeCenter,423-663-6638
C. ItisveryimportantfortheComplainanttoseekmedicalattentionimmediatelysothatthe
Complainantcanbescreenedforsexuallytransmitteddiseases/pregnancy/drugsthatmayhavebeenusedtoincapacitate,obtainemergencycontraception,andreceivetreatmentforanyinjuries.ValuablephysicalevidencecanbeobtainedfromtheComplainantandtheComplainant'sclothing.Eventhosewhoareunsurewhethertomakeapolicereportortakeactionmaywishtohaveaforensicexamination,whichwillfacilitatetheidentificationandpreservationofphysicalevidence;1. Tohelppreserveevidenceintheeventofasexualassault,itisimportantforthe
Complainantnottochangeclothesorbeddingandnottakeashower,douche,usethetoilet,brushtheirteeth,orcleanupuntilpolicehavehadachancetogatherevidence.However,ifaComplainanthasalreadychangedclothesorcleanedup/showered,evidencemaystillbecollected.TheComplainantshouldleaveanyclothesorbeddingunfoldedandundisturbed,ifpossible.Ifclothingorbeddingmustbemoved,itemsshouldbekeptseparatetoprevent
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transferofbodyfluidsorothertraceevidence.Partiesshouldnotdeleteordestroyanytextmessages,socialmedia,emails,voicemails,writtennotes,oranyotherdocumentsthatmayberelevant.
2. Thefollowingsourcesareavailabletoaccompanyavictimtothehospitalorhealthprovider;TheseservicesareavailableforvictimsofSexualMisconductwhetherornotavictimchoosestomakeanofficialreportorparticipateintheinstitutionaldisciplinaryorcriminalprocess.
VII. Education,Training,andAwarenessA. TCATOneida/Huntsvilleofferseducationalprogrammingandtrainingtotheirstudents,faculty,
andstaffthatareintendedtoendSexualMisconduct.B. TCATOneida/Huntsvilleutilizesthestudenthandbookorientationsessionstoprovideuserfriendly
materialstoexplainthepolicyandhowvictimscangethelp,andprovidestheseonlineandthroughotherstrategiesappropriateforthecampus.TCATOneida/Huntsvilleprovidesonlinetrainingforsexualassaultandmisconductpreventioneducationtoincomingstudentstopromoteawarenessofrape,acquaintancerape,domesticviolence,datingviolence,sexualassault,andstalking.Thiseducationalsoincludesinformationonhowtopreventsexualassault,suchasinformationonbystanderintervention,aswellashowtorecognizeabusivebehaviorandavoidpotentialabusiverelationships.Withinthistraining,studentsaregiveninformationtheproceduresforfilingareport,aswellasproceduresforinstitutionaldisciplinaryactionincasesofallegedsexualviolence.Thetrainingalsoinformsstudentsofthesanctionsandprotectivemeasuresthattheinstitutionmayimposeonceareportofsexualviolencehasbeenmade.
VIII. EffectiveDateA. ThispolicyiseffectiveAugust14,2020.B. IfanyprovisionoftheTitleIXregulationsonwhichthispolicyisbasedisenjoinedorheldinvalidas
itappliestotheTBRinstitutionortheTitleIXregulations’applicationtoanyperson,act,orpracticeisenjoinedorheldinvalidasitappliestotheTBRinstitution,theremainderofthispolicyortheapplicationofitsprovisionstoanyperson,act,orpracticeshallnotbeaffectedthereby.
C. Forconductthatoccursacrossmultipleversionsofthispolicy,complaintsofSexualMisconductwillbeaddressedutilizingtheproceduresoutlinedintheversionofthispolicyineffectasofthedateoftheNoticeofAllegations.The“Definitions”and“Clarifications”sectionsofthepolicyineffectasofthedateoftheallegedincidentwillbeused.Complaintsandreportsofconductspanningmorethanoneversionofthepolicywillbeaddressedusingthe“Definitions”and“Clarifications”sectionsintheversionofthepolicyineffectatthetimeofthemostrecentallegedincident.
IX. ClarificationsA. Consent
1. Consentmeansanactiveagreementtoparticipateinsexualactivity.Anactiveagreementiswordsand/orconductthatcommunicateaperson’swillingnesstoparticipate.ThefollowingindividualscannotgivevalidConsent:a. ApersonwhoisIncapacitated,ifeitherthepersonclaimingtohaveobtained
ConsentknowsthattheotherpersonisIncapacitatedorareasonablepersonwouldknowthattheotherpersonisIncapacitated;
b. ApersonwhoisForced;or c. Apersonwhoisundertheageofeighteen(18),unlessthepersongivingConsentis
atleasttheageofthirteen(13)andtheotherpersonislessthanfour(4)yearsolderthanthepersongivingConsent.
2. Duringasexualencounter,eachpersonhasresponsibilityforobtainingConsentfromtheotherperson.Duringaninvestigation,theinstitutionhastheburdenofobtainingevidencewhetherSexualMisconductoccurredwithoutConsent.Duringanyhearing,theinstitutionhastheburdenofprovingthatSexualMisconductoccurredwithoutConsent.(Inotherwords,itisnotaRespondent’sburdentoproveConsentduringaninvestigationorhearing).WhetherapersonhascommunicatedConsentgenerallyisevaluatedfromtheperspectiveofwhatareasonablepersonwhoperceivedtheindividual’swordsand/ornonverbalconduct
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wouldhaveunderstood;however,inthecontextofarelationshipthathasinvolvedsexualactivityandapatternofcommunicatingConsent,whetherConsenthasbeencommunicatedmaybeevaluatedbasedonasubjectivestandard(i.e.,whatdidthespecificpersonwhoinitiatedthesexualactivityconcludebasedonthepatternofcommunication?).
3. Averbal“no”(orwordsequivalentto“no”)orthenonverbalcommunicationof“no,’evenifitsoundsorappearsinsincereorindecisive,meansthatConsenthasnotbeencommunicated,orifpreviouslycommunicated,hasbeenwithdrawn.Theabsenceofaverbal“no”ortheabsenceofanonverbalcommunicationof“no”doesnotnecessarilymeanthatConsenthasbeencommunicated.
4. Consentmustexistfromthebeginningtotheendofeachsexualencounterandforeachsexualactthatoccursduringasexualencounter.Apersonhasarighttochangetheirmind;thus,Consentmaybewithdrawnatanytime.AwithdrawalofConsentiscommunicatedthroughclearwordsand/orconductthatindicatethatapersonnolongeragreestoparticipateinsexualactivity.Onceaperson’swithdrawalofConsenthasbeencommunicated,theotherpersonmustceasethesexualactforwhichConsentwaswithdrawnandmustobtainConsentbeforereinitiatingthatsexualact.Consentisautomaticallywithdrawnwhenapersonbecomesincapacitatedorisforcedtoparticipateinsexualactivity.
5. Consenttoonetypeofsexualactivity(e.g.,oralsex)doesnotconstituteorimplyConsentforanothertypeofsexualactivity(e.g.,vaginalintercourse),whetherduringasexualencounterorbasedonaprevioussexualencounter.
6. Thefollowingdonotcommunicateaperson’swillingnesstoparticipateinsexualactivity:a. Silence,unlessaccompaniedbynon-verbalconductconveyingawillingnessto
participateinsexualactivity;b. Consentcommunicatedbythepersononapreviousoccasion;c. Consentcommunicatedtoathirdperson;d. Theperson’sfailuretoresistphysicalforce(however,forpurposesofthePolicy,the
person’sresistancetophysicalforcewillbeviewedasacleardemonstrationthatthepersonhasnotcommunicatedConsent);
e. Acurrentorpreviousdating,romantic,intimate,orsexualrelationshipwiththeotherperson;
f. Currentlyorpreviouslycohabitatingwiththeotherperson;g. Theperson’sattire,reputation,givingoracceptanceofgifts,sexualarousal,or
extensionoracceptanceofaninvitationtogotoaprivateresidence,room,orotherlocation.
h. One’sownuseofalcohol,drugs,orothersubstancesdoesnotdiminishone’sresponsibilitytoobtainConsentfromtheotherperson.Anotherperson’suseofalcohol,drugs,orothersubstancesdoesnotdiminishone’sresponsibilitytoobtainConsentfromthatperson.
B. Force1. Forceincludesphysicalforce(suchaspushing,hitting,pinningdown),threats(director
indirectexpressionsofintenttoinflictharmtoselforothers),intimidation(impliedorindirectthreats),and/orotherformsofcoercion.Tocoerceistoattempttocauseanotherpersontoactorthinkinacertainwaybyuseofforce,pressure,threats,orintimidation;tocompelistocoerce.
C. Incapacitation
1. ApersonviolatesthispolicywhentheyengageinsexualactivitywithanotherpersonwhoisincapacitatedundercircumstancesinwhichareasonablepersonwouldhaveknowntheotherpersontobeIncapacitated.ForevaluatingIncapacitation,a“reasonableperson”meansasober,objectivelyreasonablepersoninthesamesituation,withordinarysensitivities,andwithsimilaridentitiesastheRespondent.
2. Incapacitationcanbevoluntaryorinvoluntary.SignsofIncapacitationmayinclude,withoutlimitation:sleep;totalorintermittentunconsciousness;lackofcontroloverphysicalmovements(e.g.,inabilitytodress/undresswithoutassistance;inabilitytowalkwithout
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assistance);lackofawarenessofcircumstancesorsurroundings;emotionalvolatility;combativeness;vomiting;incontinence;unresponsiveness;andinabilitytocommunicatecoherently.Incapacitationisanindividualizeddeterminationbasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances.
3. Blackingoutisanamnesia-likestatethatmaybebroughtonbydrugs,heavydrinking,orintoxication;blackingoutisnotnecessarilyincompatiblewiththeabilitytoengageinsimpleorevencomplexbehavior.Afterblackingout,apersonhasnorecollectionofallorpartoftheeventsthatoccurredduringtheblackout.Thereisadistinctionbetweenpassingout(fallingasleeporbecomingunconscious)duetodrugoralcoholuseandblackingoutinthatapersoninablackoutremainsconsciousandoperative.
4. IncapacitationorIncapacitatedmeansaperson’sinability,temporarilyorpermanently,tocommunicateawillingnesstoparticipateinanactivity(e.g.,sexualactivity)becauseofmentalorphysicalhelplessness,sleep,unconsciousness,orotherlackofawarenessthattheactivityistakingplace.Incapacitationcanbevoluntaryorinvoluntary.SignsofIncapacitationmayinclude,withoutlimitation:sleep;totalorintermittentunconsciousness;lackofcontroloverphysicalmovements(e.g.,inabilitytodress/undresswithoutassistance;inabilitytowalkwithoutassistance);lackofawarenessofcircumstancesorsurroundings;emotionalvolatility;combativeness;vomiting;incontinence;unresponsiveness;andinabilitytocommunicatecoherently.Incapacitationisanindividualizeddeterminationbasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances.Alcoholanddrugs(including“daterape”drugs)arecommoncausesofIncapacitation.Whenalcoholordrugsareinvolved,Incapacitationisastatebeyondmeredrunkennessorintoxication.
D. SevereandPervasive
SevereandPervasive.Severemeansbehaviorthat ismorethanantagonistic,non-consensual,andcrass,evenwherethebehaviorisbasedondifferencesinsexorgender.Pervasivemeanssystemicorwidespread,anditnecessarilyinvolvesmorethanoneincidentofsexualharassment.
VisitorsonCampusWhilevisitorsandguestsarewelcomeoncampus,thewelfareandsafetyoftheentirestudentbodyandthemaintenanceofitsacademicprogramsMUSTbeplacedaboveallelse.Allvisitorsandguestsshouldreportdirectlytothereceptionareainthemainlobbytosigninandreceiveavisitor’sbadgewhichisalwaystobewornwhileoncampus.TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillefacultyandstaffareawarethatmanyofitsstudentsarebothstudentsandparentsandthatthereareoftencomplicatingfactorsthatimpactthesetworoles.However,TCATOneida/Huntsvilledoesnotpermitchildrenwhoareminorstobeoncampusexceptfortemporaryvisitstofrontofficeswhentheparentisvisitingforofficialbusiness.Achildisanyonewhoisbirthto17yearsofage.Anyvisitor,whobringsorinviteschildrentocampusMUSTmaintaincustodyofthechildrenwhileoncampusandisresponsibleforthebehaviorandsafetyofthechildrenwhileatTCATOneida/Huntsville.Allvisitorspermittedintoshopareaswillbeprovidedsafetyglasseswhenvisitingashoparea.Whenaviolationofthispolicyisobserved,theStudentServicesOfficeshouldbecontacted.Itistheresponsibilityofthisofficetoassessthesituationandtakeappropriateaction,whichmayincludeescortingthestudent,employeeorguestandchildrenoffcampus.
ACADEMICSUPPORTInstructorQualifications
InstructorsattheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillemeetaminimumrequirementofatleastthreeyearsofexperienceandformaltrainingintheareainwhichtheyinstruct.Inaddition,instructorswithpriorexperienceandtrainingareinvolvedincontinuingeducationtoensuretheyareknowledgeableinthelatesttechnologyrelevanttotheirprospectiveprograms.
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PreparatoryProgramsAllpreparatoryprogramsaredesignedtopreparepersonsforemploymentinspecificorcloselyrelatedoccupations.Full-timecontinuingprogramsareofferedonathirty-hourperweekbasis.Instructionalunitsaredesignedasaguidetoassisttheinstructorindevelopinganindividualizedprogramforeachstudent.
Non-preparatorySupplementalPrograms
Allnon-preparatorysupplementalprogramsaredesignedtoassistemployedworkerstoimproveorupgradeskillsandincreasetechnicalknowledgenecessaryforemploymentortoacquirenewskillsandknowledgeforahigherlevelofemployment.Specialinterestcoursesmaybeofferedasbasedonpublicdemand;specialinterestcoursesarenoteligibleforTitleIVfinancialaid.
SpecialIndustryTrainingProgramsSpecialindustryprogramsareofferedtobusinessandindustryupontheirrequest.Theseclassesareconductedbyinstructorsattheschoolorattheplaceoftheenrollees’employment.Whentheneedarises,specializedandintensifiedcoursesmaybedevelopedtomeetspecificrequirementsofindustry.Schooladministrationmaybecontactedformoreinformation.ThesecoursesdonotqualifyforTitleIVfinancialaid.
NoticeofDisclaimer
TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoincreasetheirknowledgebyprovidingprogramsthroughfacultywho,intheopinionofTCATOneida/Huntsville,aretrainedandqualifiedforteachingatthepost-secondarylevel.However,theacquisitionoftheknowledgebyanystudentiscontingentuponthestudent'sdesiretolearnandhis/herapplicationofappropriatestudytechniquestoanycourseprogram.As a result,TCATOneida/Huntsvilledoesnotwarrantor represent that any studentwhocompletes acourseorprogramofstudywillnecessarilyacquireanyspecificknowledgeorskillsorwillbeabletosuccessfullypassorcompleteaspecificexaminationforanycourse,degreeorlicense.
CooperativeEducationCooperativeEducation(Co-op)isaneducationalprogramthatcombinesclassroominstructionwithpracticalworkexperiencesdirectlyrelatedtothestudent’scurriculum.Thiscombinedclassroomstudyandworkexperienceisameaningfulwayforstudentstolearnandtoassistinmakinginformedcareerchoiceswhileearningcredit.StudentsinterestedinCooperativeEducationshouldmeetwiththeirinstructortodiscussco-opopportunitiesandtheeligibilityrequirementstoparticipate.Theinstructormustsubmitaco-oprequestformtothePresidentforapproval.Thestudent,instructor,employer,andPresidentmustsigntheformalco-opagreement.
Library/MediaServicesEachprogramhasaresourcelibraryandmediacollectionlocatedineachclassroom.
CONSUMERINFORMATION
AsaparticipantinfederalTitleIVfinancialaidprograms,TCATOneida/Huntsvilleisrequiredtomakecertaininformationavailabletostudentsandthepublic.Infulfillmentofthatrequirement,thefollowingConsumerInformationaboutTCATOneida/Huntsville,itsExtensionCampusesandInstructionalServiceCentersisavailableforreviewintheStudentHandbook,ontheCollegewebsite(www.tcatoneida.edu)orfromtheStudentServicesoffice,asindicated.Informationisalsoavailabletocurrentorprospectivestudentsandemployeesuponrequest.AnoutlineofavailableinformationisdistributedtoallstudentseachyearintheFallterm.GeneralInformation(StudentHandbook)
• AccreditingAgency • TrainingPrograms
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• CostofAttendingSchool• Facilities&ServicesforDisabledStudents• WithdrawalProcess&RefundPolicy• StatementofNon-discrimination
• ServicesforLimitedEnglishProficiency(LEP)• PhysicalResources• Faculty&StaffDirectory
FinancialAid(StudentHandbook):
• FederalFinancialAid• State,Local,&PrivateFinancialAid• HowtoApplyforFinancialAid• Terms&Conditions(Work-study)
• StudentRights&Responsibilities• DistributionofFinancialAid• EligibilityRequirements• SatisfactoryAttendance&Progress
Drug&AlcoholAbusePrevention(StudentHandbook)
• PreventingDrug&AlcoholAbuse• Local,State&FederalSanctions• StudentConduct
• InstitutionalPolicyonViolations• Counseling,Treatment,RehabPrograms• HealthRisks
CampusSecurity(StudentServices)
• AnnualSafety&SecurityReport(ThisreportisavailabletocurrentstudentsannuallybyOctober1.)StudentRight-to-KnowInformation(StudentServices&StudentHandbook)
• CompletionandGraduationRatesMiscellaneous
• VoterRegistrationInformation• Peer-to-PeerFileSharing
• ServiceMemberRe-admission• ProgramImprovementPlans
StudentsRight-To-KnowGraduationRateThegraduationratefortheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleforthe2018-2019academicyearwas78%;theplacementratewas91%;and,thelicensureratewas93%.
VoterRegistrationInaccordancewiththeHigherEducationActCampusVoterRegistrationSectionin34CFRPart668.14,TCATOneida/Huntsvilleencouragesallstudentstoregistertovote.Alinktoavoterregistrationformislocatedathttps://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/register-voteorformsmaybeobtainedintheStudentServicesOffice.
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IntegratedPostsecondaryData
InstitutionName: InstitutionType:TennesseeCollegeofApplied CollegeTechnology-Oneida-HuntsvilleAddress: Generalinformation: IPEDSID:355ScottHighDrive (423)663-4900 221582Huntsville,TN37756 Financialaidoffice:www.tcatoneida.edu Admissionsoffice:www.tcatoneida.edu
CharacteristicsDescription: Public,2-yearCertificatesoffered: Less-thanoneyear,Onebutlessthantwoyears,TwobutlessthanfouryearsEnrollmentTotalenrollment: 320Undergraduateenrollment: 320PercentofUndergraduateenrollmentbygender Men: 63.8%Women: 36.3%byrace/ethnicity AmericanIndianorAlaskanNative: 0.6% Asian: 0.3% BlackorAfricanAmerican: 0.3% Hispanic/Latino: 1.6% White: 95.3% Twoormoreraces: 0.9% Race/ethnicityunknown: 0.9%
(EnrollmentdataFall2019)Financial
Programpricesforfull-timestudents 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18Tuition&fees $4,236 $4,143 $4,038Booksandsupplies $2,547 $2,547 $2,488Off-campusRoomandboard $5,642 $5,525 $5,525Otherexpenses $2,158 $2,457 $2,457Off-campuswithfamily Otherexpenses $2,158 $2,080 $2,457
(Source:IPEDSCollegedata2019-2020)
NationalCenterforEducationStatisticsInstituteofEducationSciences
FederalPellGrantRecipientstotaled173asreportedfortheacademicyear2017-2018.
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TESTINGCENTER
TheTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillehaspartneredwithavarietyofcompaniestoestablishtestingandtrainingsolutionsthatutilizestate-of-the-art,web-basedcurriculumandassessments.
TestingopportunitiesavailableattheTCATOneida/Huntsvillemayinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing: • HESI(Nursing&DentalEntranceExam)• MOS–MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(Certiport)• NIMS(NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills) • ASECertificationsinAutomotive&CollisionRepair
• PearsonVue• QuickBooks(Certiport)• PharmacyTechnicianCertificationExam(PTCE)
PROGRAMSATAGLANCE
Program HoursFinalAward
Type
AdministrativeOfficeTechnology 1296 Diploma
AutomotiveTechnology 2160 Diploma
BuildingConstructionTechnology 1296 Diploma
CollisionRepairTechnology 1728 Diploma
ComputerInformationTechnology 2160 Diploma
Cosmetology 1500 Diploma
CriminalJustice:CorrectionalOfficer 864 Certificate
Diesel-PoweredEquipmentTechnology 2160 Diploma
EmergencyMedicalTechnology 744 Certificate
FarmingOperationsTechnology 1728 Diploma
IndustrialMaintenance-Mechatronics 1728 Diploma
MachineToolTechnology 1728 Diploma
NursingAide 120 Certificate
PharmacyTechnology 1296 Diploma
PowerLineConstructionandMaintenance 648 Certificate
PracticalNursing 1296 Diploma
WeldingTechnology 1296 Diploma
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
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PREPARATORYPROGRAMCATALOG
CampusTrainingTrainingatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleallowsthestudenttohavetheabilitytonetwork,makeprofessionalcontacts,andcommunicatewithclassmates,instructors,andfacultyandstaff.Programofferingsarelistedalphabetically,withabriefdescriptionofprogramcontent,trainingscheduleandawardlevels.Formoreinformationaboutourgraduationrates,themediandebtofstudentswhocompletedtheprogram,andotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu.
AdvisoryCommitteesAdvisoryCommitteesserveasaliaisonbetweentheschool,business,andindustry.Eachfull-timepreparatoryprogramofferedbytheinstitutionhasanadvisorycommittee.Decisionsoncurriculum,equipment,instructionalmethods,andtechnologyaremadeafterconsideringtheadviceandrecommendationsmadebyadvisorycommitteemembers.
GeneralAdvisoryCommitteeTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleutilizesaGeneralAdvisoryCommitteetoadvisethecampusasawholeandiscomprisedofrepresentativesfromthefollowing:
ChamberofCommerceBusinessandIndustryK-12PartnersFormerGraduatesWorkingintheFieldofStudy
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AlphabeticalProgramListing
AdministrativeOfficeTechnologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
This program provides essential training in business office procedures, customer service skills,business communications, keyboarding and document processing, proofreading and editing,businessetiquette,problemsolving,businesswriting, recordsand filemanagement,andbusinesscomputerskills.Theadministrativeofficestudentwillreceivespecializedtrainingingeneralofficeassistingandadministrativesupportassisting,andwillreceiveacertificateuponcompletionofthistraining.Inaddition,studentswillchooseanelectiveinthefollowingcareerareas:administrativeassistant, accounting assistant, medical administrative assistant, legal administrative assistant,financialservicesassistant,orretail,hospitalityandtourismprofessionalandwillreceiveadiplomaupon completion of this training. Students whomeet the requirements in academic andworkercharacteristiccriterionwillhavetheopportunitytoworkinthefieldwithapracticumexperience.The practicum experience is offered with our Administrative Assistant, Medical AdministrativeAssistantandLegalAssistantPrograms.Graduateswillbeskilledforanentry-leveladministrativecareer.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):AdministrativeAssistant 1296hoursAccountingAssistant 1296hoursMedicalAdministrativeAssistant 1296hoursCERTIFICATE(S):GeneralOfficeAssistant 432hoursAdministrativeSupportSpecialist 864hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursAOT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6AOT1005 SuccessStrategies 60AOT1010 Orientation&Safety 6AOT1021 TechnologyFoundations 30AOT1030 KeyboardingandDataEntry 90AOT1040 OfficeProcedures1 120AOT1050 ComputerEssentials 120AOT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6AOT2015 WordProcessingApplications 114AOT2025 SpreadsheetApplications 114AOT2030 OfficeProceduresII 120AOT2045 EmployabilitySkills 78**Courses above are prerequisites for each Diploma level. These must be completed before theDiplomacanbeawarded.Studentwillselectfromoneofthethree(3)Diplomalevelsbelow.
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AdministrativeAssistantDiplomaAOT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6AOT3010 BusinessCommunications 108AOT3020 CustomerService 80AOT3030 FinancialFunctions 100AOT3040 Practicum&Simulations 138AccountingAssistantDiplomaAOT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6AOT3050 Accounting 214AOT3060 Payroll 106AOT3071 ComputerizedAccounting 106MedicalAdministrativeDiplomaAOT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6AOT3080 MedicalTerminology 70AOT3090 MedicalEthicsandOfficeManagement 88AOT3100 IntroductiontoMedicalInsurance 100AOT3110 ElectronicHealthRecords 78AOT3120 MedicalPracticum&Simulation 90
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AutomotiveTechnologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
AutomotiveTechnologyisanASEcertifiedMasterAutomotiveServiceTechnicianProgrambytheNational Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. All instruction coincides with the nineinstructional areas as recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.Training in each area includes classroom instruction and practice on simulated vehicle systemsbeforereceivinghands-onexperiencediagnosingandrepairing“live”vehicles.Uponcompletionofan instructional area, students will be able to perform procedures expected of an automotivetechnician employed in the Automotive Field. Once an instructional area is mastered, studentsadvancetothenextareauntilallareasarecomplete.Certificate levelexitpointsareprovidedforthosestudentswhoattainenoughknowledgeandskill togainemploymentbeforecompletingalleightareas.DuringtrainingstudentspreparetotaketheASEcertificationexams.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):AutomotiveTechnician 2160hoursCERTIFICATE(S):BrakeandChassisTechnician 432hoursAutomotiveTechnicianApprentice 864hoursAutomotiveServiceTechnician 1728hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursAUT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6AUT1010 Brakes 210AUT1020 SuspensionandSteering 216AUT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6AUT2010 EngineRepair 210AUT2020 HeatingandAirConditioning 216AUT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6AUT3010 Electric&ElectronicSystems 426AUT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6AUT4010 EnginePerformance 426AUT0005 WorkerCharacteristic 6AUT5010 ManualDriveTrains&Axles 210AUT5020 AutoTransmission&Transaxles 216
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BuildingConstructionTechnologyLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
The Building Construction Technology Program provides the student with the fundamentals ofcarpentry,residentialelectricalwiring,residentialplumbing,andblockandbricklaying.Instructionmethods include classroom lecture, audio-visuals and extensive live work projects on actualconstructionprojects.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):Carpenter 1296hoursCERTIFICATE(S):CarpenterHelper 432hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursBCT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6BCT1010 Safety 90BCT1020 ConstructionMath&Measure 42BCT1030 ToolsandMaterials 120BCT1040 CareerSkills 72BCT1050 PlansCodesandLayout 102BCT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6BCT2010 Framing 210BCT2020 DryingIn 216BCT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6BCT3010 InteriorSystems 180BCT3020 FinishCarpentry 180BCT3030 Masonry 66
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CollisionRepairTechnologyLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
The Collision Repair Technician program is designed to provide the student with a thoroughunderstanding of the materials, methods, and refinishing techniques used in the repair andrestoration of a damaged automobile body. Through class study, audiovisual presentations, andactual“hands-on”performancetasksthestudentwilllearntheproceduresnecessaryfortheproperrepair and refinishing of metal, fiberglass, and plastic components used in both unibody andconventionalautomobileconstruction.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):CollisionRepairTechnician 1296hoursAutomotiveRefinishingTechnician 1296hoursCollisionRepairandRefinishingTechnician 1728hoursCERTIFICATE(S):Non-structuralAssistant 432hoursNon-structuralandStructuralAssistant 864hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursCRT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6CRT1010 Safety 12CRT1020 RelatedMath/TechFoundations 39CRT1030 Non-StructuralAnalysisandDamageRepair 375CRT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6CRT2010 AdvancedNon-StructuralAnalysisandDamageRepair 125CRT2020 Welding 94CRT2030 StructuralAnalysisandDamageRepair 207CRT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6CRT3010 AdvancedStructuralAnalysisandDamageRepair 119CRT3020 MechanicalandElectricalComponents 200CRT3030 DAECS 75CRT3040 WorkplaceSkills 32CRT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6CRT4010 PaintingandRefinishing 426
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ComputerInformationTechnologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
The Computer Information Technology program is designed to provide students with first-handknowledgeofthesoftware,hardware,andoperationsofpersonalcomputersusedinbusinessandindustry.Manyaspectsofthepersonalcomputerincludinghowitworks,howdataisprocessed,andhow to apply the functions to solutions on the job are explored in the Computer InformationTechnologyProgram.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):InformationTechnologySystemSupportSpecialist 1728hoursInformationTechnologySystemCoordinator 2160hoursCERTIFICATE(S):PersonalComputerOperator 216hoursTechnicalSupportSpecialist 642hoursInformationTechnologyNetworkSupportSpecialist 1080hoursInformationTechnologySecuritySpecialist 1296hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursCIT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6CIT1010 OrientationandSafety 6CIT1011 TechnologyFoundations 30CIT1021 ComputerConcepts 60CIT1031 IntroductiontoApplications 60CIT1041 IntrotoOperatingSystems 54CIT1051 ComputerHardwareFoundations 216CIT2005 ComputerSystemSupportFoundations 210CIT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6CIT2006 NetworkingFundamentals 216CIT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6CIT3001 NetworkingFundamentalsII 210CIT3002 SecurityFundamentals 216CIT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6CIT3010 AdvancedNetworking 426CIT0005 WorkerCharacteristic 6CIT5001 ProNetworking 426
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CosmetologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
TheCosmetologyprogramisdesignedtohelpthestudentmasteralltheskillsnecessaryforpassingtheStateBoardExamination,selectingthephaseorphasesofCosmetologyinwhichtospecialize,andenteringemployment.Theprogramalsoprovidesfortheupgradingandupdatingofemployedworkers.Classroominstructionandpracticallearningexperiencesareinterwovenintoavarietyofbeauty treatments, including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion, and hands. Thecourse of study includes hands-on and classroom instruction in giving shampoos, rinses, scalptreatments, hair styling, setting, cutting, tinting, decolorizing, chemical texturing services, specialeffects haircoloring, facials, manicures, hand and armmassages, bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene,sanitation,andsalonmanagement.Safetyandcustomerrelationsarealsoemphasizedthroughouttheprogram.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):Cosmetologist 1500hoursCERTIFICATE(S):Shampooist 432hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursCOS0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6COS1010 Orientation 8COS1020 Sterilization,Bacteriology 30COS1030 AnatomyandPhysiologyI 10COS1040 ShopEthicsandSalesmanshipI 10COS1050 StateLaw 20COS1060 TechnologyFoundations 30COS1070 ShampooingandRinsingI 80COS1080 HairandScalpCareI 40COS1090 HairShapingI 20COS1100 HairstylingI 48COS1110 Facials 10COS1120 ManicuringandPedicuringI 30COS1130 PermanentWavingI 20COS1140 HairStructureandChemistryI 70COS0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6COS2010 Sterilization,BacteriologyII 20COS2020 AnatomyandPhysiologyII 40COS2030 ShopEthicsandSalesmanshipII 15COS2040 ShampooingandRinsingII 20COS2050 HairandScalpCareII 20COS2060 HairShapingII 40COS2070 HairstylingII 60COS2080 FacialsandEyebrows 20COS2090 ManicuringandPedicuringII 25COS2100 PermanentWavesII 48COS2110 HairRelaxers 23
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COS2120 HairColorandLightening 69COS2130 HairStructureandChemistryII 26COS0003 WorkerCharacteristics 6COS3010 Sterilization,BacteriologyIII 20COS3020 AnatomyandPhysiologyIII 18COS3030 ShopEthicsandSalesmanshipIII 25COS3040 HairShapingIII 60COS3050 HairstylingIII 58COS3060 FacialsandEyebrowsII 20COS3070 PermanentWavesIII 75COS3080 HairRelaxersII 45COS3090 HairColorandLighteningIII 80COS3100 SculpturedNails 25COS0004 WorkerCharacteristics 6COS4010 Sterilization,BacteriologyIV 15COS4020 ShopEthicsandSalesmanshipIV 25COS4030 StateLawII 5COS4040 HairShapingIV 15COS4050 HairstylingIV 28COS4060 PermanentWavingIV 30COS4070 HairRelaxersIII 30COS4080 HairColorandLighteningIV 50
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CriminalJustice:CorrectionalOfficerLocation(s):InstructionalServiceCenter,Wartburg
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
The Criminal Justice curriculum contains a broad range of courses designed to equip jailers andguardswiththeknowledgeandunderstandingof inmateprocessing,maintainingorder inthe jailand invoking disciplinary measures when necessary. In addition, a jailer may also perform cellsearchesfordrugsandothercontraband,inspectthefacilityforcleanlinessandstandguardduringexercise periods. This training program,whichmay be completed over two trimesters, providesjailersandguardswithknowledgeofemergencyprocedures,mentalhealthandfirstaid,defensivetactics anduse of force, ethics and legal issues, investigations andpersonal development, amongotheritems.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsCERTIFICATE(S):CorrectionalOfficerApprentice 432hoursMasterCorrectionalOfficer 864hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursCRJ0001 WorkerCharacteristics 6CRJ1000 TechnologyFoundations 30CRJ1001 Safety/Orientation 10CRJ1010 EthicsandLegalIssues 80CRJ1020 Def.Tactics&UseofForce 100CRJ1030 LifeSkillsforLawEnforcement 70CRJ1040 WritingandCommunication 30CRJ1050 MentalHealthandFirstAid 36CRJ1060 EmergencyProcedures 30CRJ1070 TennesseeCorrectionsInstituteBasic 40CRJ0002 WorkerCharacteristics 10CRJ2010 EthicsandLegalIssuesII 102CRJ2020 DefensiveTacticsandUseofForceII 104CRJ2030 PersonalDevelopment 14CRJ2040 WritingandCommunicationII 40CRJ2050 MentalHealthandFirstAidII 26CRJ2060 Investigations 74CRJ2070 In-FacilityExperience 40CRJ2080 IncidentCommandSystems 22
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Diesel-PoweredEquipmentTechnologyLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
TheDieselPoweredEquipmentTechnologyprogramprovidespracticalexperienceintherepairandmaintenance of engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, clutch and transmissions, hydraulics,drivelinesandaxles,frameandsuspensionsystems,steeringsystems,brakesystems,andheating,ventilation,andairconditioningsystems.Studentsreceiveinstructionindiagnosingtrouble,systemanalysis, disassembly, replacing defective parts, reassembling, etc. The program mission is toprovidetechnicalinstructionandskilldevelopmenttoenablestudentstoenteremploymentintruck,construction,agriculturalequipment,andotherrelatedfieldsastechnicians.Byworkingonactualdieselpoweredequipment,studentsarewellpreparedtoentertheworkforceaftergraduation.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):DieselTechnician 2160hoursCERTIFICATE(S):PreventiveMaintenanceServiceTechnician 432hoursDieselTechnicianHelper 864hoursDieselTechnicianApprentice 1296hoursDieselTechnicianAssistant 1728hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursDPE0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6DPE1010 Orientation 12DPE1020 Safety 30DPE1030 GeneralShopSkills 169DPE1040 PreventativeMaintenance 140DPE1050 BasicDieselTheory 75DPE0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6DPE2010 DieselEngineMechanical 426DPE0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6DPE3010 BasicElectricity&Electronic 302DPE3020 ElectronicDieselEngineControl 124DPE0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6DPE4010 Brakes 200DPE4020 SuspensionandSteering 124DPE4030 Hydraulics 102DPE0005 WorkerCharacteristic 6DPE5010 DriveTrains 216DPE5020 HeatingVentilation&AC 210
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EmergencyMedicalTechnologyLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,OneidaInstructionalServiceCenter,Fentress
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
This course isdesigned to instructa student to the levelofEmergencyMedicalTechnician-Basic,formerlytheEMT-Ambulance,whoservesasavital link inthechainof thehealthcareteam.It isrecognizedthatthemajorityofprehospitalemergencymedicalcarewillbeprovidedbytheEMT-Basic.This includesall skillsnecessary for the individual toprovideemergencymedicalcareatabasiclifesupportlevelwithanambulanceserviceorotherspecializedservice.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsCERTIFICATE(S):BasicEmergencyMedicalTechnician 432hoursAdvancedEmergencyMedicalTechnician 744hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursEMT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6EMT1010 FoundationsofEMS 34EMT1020 AirwayManagementRespirationsandArtificialVentilations 30EMT1030 PatientAssessment 50EMT1040 MedicalEmergencies 60EMT1050 TraumaEmergencies 50EMT1060 SpecialPopulations(PediatricsandGeriatrics)I 40EMT1070 EMSOperations 30EMT1080 ClinicalI 132EMT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6EMT2010 PreparationsforAdvancedEMTPractice 14EMT2020 HumanDevelopmentHealthandDisease 20EMT2030 Pharmacology 30EMT2040 AssessmentandInitialAssessment 20EMT2050 MedicalEmergencies 25EMT2060 TraumaEmergencies 25EMT2070 SpecialPopulations(PediatricsandGeriatrics)II 20EMT2080 RescueandSpecialOperations 20EMT2090 ClinicalII 132
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FarmingOperationsTechnologyLocation(s):InstructionalServiceCenter,AlvinC.YorkAgriculturalInstitute
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
Thisprogramwillprovidestudentswithskillsandknowledgeneededfortoday’sfarmingoperationswhichinclude,butnotlimitedto,rowcrops,animalagriculture,andprecisionagriculture.Studentsmay earn certificates by completing courses that offers exposure to principles in agriculture,livestockequipment,andprecisionagriculture.Othercoursesforcredentialswillpresentwelding,farmbasedelectricity,andshopprinciplesaswellasagriculturefinance.Studentswillbepresentedmaterial for understanding farm machinery maintenance, soil and plant management, crop andlivestockmarketing,andherdmanagement.Precisionagricultureisthefutureoftheindustryandwillbeofferedasanindividualdiploma.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):FarmingOperationsTechnology 1296hoursCropProductionTechnology 1728hoursLivestockProductionManagement 1728hoursPrecisionProductionTechnology 1728hoursCERTIFICATE(S):FarmingOperationsHelper 432hoursFarmingOperationsSpecialist 864hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursFOT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT1010 TechnologyFoundations 30FOT1020 IntrotoAgriculture 30FOT1030 FarmSafety 50FOT1040 IntroductiontoComputers 110FOT1050 FarmLivestock/EquipmentManagement 110FOT1060 IntrotoPrecisionAgriculture 96FOT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT2010 SoilMaintenance 40FOT2020 LivestockMaintenance 40FOT2030 ShopPrinciples 30FOT2040 Welding 100FOT2050 BasicElectricity 100FOT2060 FarmRecord&Finance/Simulation 116FOT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT3010 FarmMachinery&EquipmentMaintenance 326FOT3020 AgBuilding&DesignConstruction 100FOT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT4010 Machinery 100FOT4020 Soil/PlantManagement 286FOT4030 CropMarketing 40FOT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT4040 HerdManagement 286FOT4050 PastureManagement 100FOT4060 LivestockMarketing 40
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FOT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6FOT4070 AdvancedPrecisionAgriculture 100FOT4080 AdvancedFarmingSystems 326
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IndustrialMaintenance-MechatronicsLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
TheIndustrialMaintenance/MechatronicsTechnologyProgram(IMM)isdesignedandmanagedtoproduce highly skilled individuals in the areas ofmechanical and electrical industrialmachineryrepair. The program consists of Mechanical Training, to include numerous types of powertransmission techniques, belt drive systems, chain drives, alignmentmethods, and also couplingmethods. Students are trained inpneumatic andhydraulic symbology, operationandapplication.Studenttrainingalsoincludesbasicelectricalmotorcontrol,sensors,motordrives,ACandDCmotortheoryandoperationandtroubleshooting.TheprogramendswithanextensivetrainingperiodofProgrammableLogicController(PLC)training,toincludebothprogrammingandtroubleshooting.AspartoftheIMMprogramtraining,studentsareexposedtoaconsiderableamountofmath.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):IndustrialMaintenanceTechnician 1728DiplomaCERTIFICATE(S):IndustrialMaintenanceHelper 864hoursProgrammableLogicControllers 1296hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursIMM0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6 IMM1010 TechnologyFoundations 20IMM1020 OrientationandSafety 6IMM1030 MechanicalMaintenance 220IMM1040 Hydraulics 90IMM1050 Pneumatics 90IMM0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6IMM2010 BasicElectricity 120IMM2020 ElectricMotorControl 246IMM2030 IntrotoPLCS 60IMM0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6IMM3010 PLCS1 426IMM0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6IMM4010 IM-2300IntrotoRobotics 84IMM4020 IM-1800AdvancedPLCS2andRobotics 342
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MachineToolTechnologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
TheMachineToolTechnologyprogramisdesignedtoprovidethestudentwiththeabilitytoworkasamachinetooloperator,machinist,toolanddiemaker,industrialmaintenancemachinistandthoseinrelatedoccupationsthatrequireskillinmachiningmetalwithsuchmachinesasmillingmachines,lathes,grinders,drillpresses,CNCmachinery,EDMmachineryincludingtheabilitytointerpretpartprintsanduseprecisionmeasuringtools.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):GeneralMachinistDiploma 1296hoursMachinistI 1728hoursCERTIFICATE(S):ProductionMachineTender 432hoursMachineSet-upOperator 864hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursMTT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6MTT1010 TechnologyFoundations 30MTT1020 OrientationandPracticalSafety 30MTT1030 MathConceptsI 54MTT1040 EngineeringDrawingsI 36MTT1050 ShopTheoryI 54MTT1060 BenchworkandManualMachineTools 222MTT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6MTT2010 MathConceptsII 54MTT2020 EngineeringDrawingsII/CAD 30MTT2030 ShopTheoryII 54MTT2040 ManualLathe 96MTT2050 ManualMillingMachines 96MTT2060 GrindingandAbrasiveMachines 32MTT2070 ManufacturingMaterialsandProcessing 32MTT2080 IntroductiontoComputerNumericalControl 32MTT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6MTT3010 EngineeringDrawingsIII/CAM 30MTT3020 ShopTheoryIII 60MTT3030 PrecisionGrinding 54MTT3040 ComputerNumericalControlMachining 282MTT0004 WorkerCharacteristic 6MTT4010 EmployabilitySkills 12MTT4020 IntroductiontoAdditiveManufacturing 36MTT4030 ShopTheoryIV 54MTT4040 CNCTurningCenter 108MTT4050 CNCMachiningCenter 108MTT4060 ElectricalDischargeMachining 108
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NursingAideLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
Thiscoursepreparesapersonforgainfulemploymentinahealthcaresetting.Theeducationshallbeinanorganizedprogramwithplannedlearningexperiencesinalogicalsequence. Boththeoryandclinicalwillenablethelearnertoobtainknowledge,skills,andattitudetofunctionwithinthedefined jobscopeof thenursingassistant. Broadareasof learningshall include: communicationskills,safety, logicalandethical,basicanatomyandphysiology,nutrition,basicnursingprinciplesandskills.Thegraduateispreparedtocompletethecertificationexam.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsCERTIFICATE(S):NursingAssistant 120hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursCNA0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6CNA1010 IntroductiontoHealthCare 10CNA1020 HumanBodyHealthandDisease 11CNA1030 Safety 11CNA1040 PatientandResidentCare 11CNA1050 SpecialCarePatients 11CNA1060 LongTermCareClinical 60
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PharmacyTechnologyLocation(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
ThemissionofthePharmacyTechnologyprogramistoprovideboththetechnicalinstructionandskill development for the student to become gainfully employed in the field of pharmacy. Ourcurriculumcombinesclassroomandexperientiallearning.Thisculminatesinhands-onexperienceinavarietyofclinicalsettings,suchashospital,retail,mail-order,andspecialtypharmacies.Uponcompletion,thestudentwillreceiveadiploma.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):PharmacyTechnician 1296hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursPHT0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6PHT1010 Orientation 6PHT1020 Keyboarding 40PHT1030 PharmacyMath 104PHT1040 PharmacyPractice/LabI 90PHT1050 TopDrugsI 56PHT1060 PharmacologyI 100PHT1070 CareerReadiness 30PHT0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6PHT2010 Law,Ethics,andHIPAA 30PHT2020 TopDrugsII 50PHT2030 PharmacyPracticeandLabII 220PHT2040 PharmacologyII 90PHT2050 ThirdPartyReimbursement 36PHT0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6PHT3010 ClinicalTrainingandPTCEPreparation 426
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PowerLineConstructionandMaintenance
Location(s):ExtensionCampus,Oneida
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
ThePowerLineConstructionandMaintenanceprogramisasix-monthprogramthatincludesaCDLcomponentaspartoftheclass.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsCERTIFICATE(S):LinemanHelper 432hoursElectricalLineWorker 648hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursPLC0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6PLC1010 IntroductiontoClimbingTechniques 170PLC1020 TechnologyFoundations 28PLC1030 TransformerBasics 30PLC1040 SinglePhaseConstruction 170PLC1050 PowerLineMaintenance&Repair 28PLC0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6PLC2010 ThreePhaseConstruction 114PLC2020 TruckDriving 96
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PracticalNursing
Location(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
ThePracticalNursingProgramisa12-monthdiplomaprogram,whichconsistsofacombinationofclassroom, laboratoryandclinicalexperiences.Theseexperiencesexpose thestudent to thewidevariety of tasks and responsibilities required of today’s practical nurse. Upon completion of theprogramthestudent ispreparedtotaketheStateBoardofNursingExam,andmayuponpassingbecomeaLicensedPracticalNurse.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):PracticalNursing 1296hoursCERTIFICATE(S):NurseAide 432hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursLPN0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6LPN1010 BasicNursingPrinciples 90LPN1020 FundamentalsofNursing 124LPN1030 AdministrationofMedication&BasicIVTherapy 80LPN1040 Anatomy&Physiology 96LPN1050 ClinicalI 36LPN0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6LPN2010 PharmacologyI 51LPN2020 MentalHealth 60LPN2030 MedicalandSurgicalNursingI 75LPN2040 MaternityHealth 60LPN2050 ClinicalII 180LPN0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6LPN3010 ClinicalIII 225LPN3020 AdvancedProfessionalVocationalRelations 24 LPN3030 PediatricNursing 60LPN3040 PharmacologyII 42LPN3050 MedicalandSurgicalNursingII 75
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WeldingTechnologyLocation(s):MainCampus,Huntsville
InstructionalServiceCenter,AlvinC.YorkAgriculturalInstituteInstructionalServiceCenter,MorganCountyCareer&TechnicalCenter
Forinformationaboutgraduationrates,placementratesandotherimportantinformation,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.tcatoneida.edu/programs
TheWeldingTechnologyprogramprovidesthebasictechniquesofweldingprocessescommonintheindustry.Toprepareforrewardingjobopportunities,thestudentlearnsspecificoperationssuchas flame cutting, grinding,metal preparation, the use of tools and equipment related toweldingcombinedwith instruction inrelatedmath,physicalpropertiesofmetal,effectsofheat, thicknessallowances,shrinkage,basicjointdesign,layout,blueprintreading,andfabrication.Practicalworkexperiencepreparesthestudentinthesafeuseofmodernequipmentwhileemphasizingthefourbasicpositionsofwelding:flat,horizontal,vertical,andoverhead.
ProgramAwardsandLengthsDIPLOMA(S):CombinationWelder 1296hoursCERTIFICATE(S):ShieldedMetalArcWelder 432hoursGasMetalArcWelder 864hours GasTungstenArcWelder 1296hoursCourseCode CourseDescription EstimatedHoursWEL0001 WorkerCharacteristic 6WEL1010 TechnologyFoundations 30WEL1020 ShopOrientation&Safety 18WEL1030 CuttingProcesses 30WEL1040 BasicShieldedMetalArcWeld 248WEL2030 AdvancedShieldedMetalArcWelding 100WEL0002 WorkerCharacteristic 6WEL2010 BlueprintTheory 30WEL2020 BasicGasTungstenArcWelding 196WEL1050 BasicGasMetalArcWelding 100WEL2040 AdvancedGasMetalArcWelding 100WEL0003 WorkerCharacteristic 6WEL3010 BlueprintReading 96WEL3020 AdvancedGasTungstenArcPipeWeld 330
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ProgramBreak/LunchSchedules–ALLCampuses
Instructor/Program MorningBreak Lunch AfternoonBreak
AdministrativeOfficeTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
AutomotiveTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
BuildingConstructionTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
CollisionRepairTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
ComputerInformationTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
Cosmetology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
CriminalJustice:CorrectionalOfficer(Part-time/EveningProgram)
TBDbyInstructor(10-minutebreak)
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Diesel-PoweredEquipmentTechnology
9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
EmergencyMedicalTechnology*(Part-timeDay/Evening)
TBDbyInstructor(10-minutebreak)
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FarmingOperationsTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
IndustrialMaintenance–Mechatronics 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
MachineToolTechnology 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
NursingAide*(Part-timeDay/Evening)
TBDbyInstructor(10-minutebreak)
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PharmacyTechnology* 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
PowerLineConstructionandMaintenance(M-Th,8a.m.-4p.m.)
9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
PracticalNursing* 9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
WeldingTechnology
9:50–10:00 11:30–12:00 1:50–2:00
WeldingTechnology(Part-time/Evening)
TBDbyInstructor(10-minutebreak)
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*AlliedHealthprogramschedulesmayvarygiventheclinicalassignments.Classesbegindailyat8:00a.m.andaredismissedat2:30p.m.unlessadifferentscheduleisapprovedbythePresident.Classesbeginandendpromptlyatthedesignatedtime.Breakandlunchtimeswillbeobservedstrictlyasshowninthisscheduleunlessotherwisedirectedbyyourinstructorastheymaybeadjustedtomeetindividualprogramneedsorclinicalschedules.
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LIVEWORKANDREPAIRSERVICES
LiveWorkisdonebystudentsaspartoftheirtrainingprogram.Suchworkcanbedoneinschooloronajobsiteandincludesservice,repair,orproductionjobs.Allprojectsmustbeselectedwiththeapprovaloftheinstructorandmustfitintothetrainingprogram.WorkcanonlybeacceptedifitcanbecompletedwithinareasonabletimeframeandprojectscannotbeallowedtoremaininTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillepossessionifnotbeingactivelyworkedon.LiveWorkprojectswillbeassessedfortimelycompletion.
LiveWorkFee&CostofServiceFeesLiveworkprojectownersmustpayforallexpensesrelatedtotheproject.Foroff-campusliveworkprojects,aninstructormustalwaysbepresentwithstudents.Allprojectsaretobecompletedunderinstructorsupervisionandreleasedonlyafterathoroughfinalinspection.Thefeescheduleshallbemadeavailabletoprojectownerspriortocompletionoftheprojectagreementform.Paymentoftheliveworkfeeof$5andup(dependingontrainingprogram)willbepaidoncetheagreementformissigned.Thefeeforcostofservicesreceivedisdueuponcompletionoftheproject.
RelationshiptoTrainingLiveworkprojectsperformedbystudentsenhancesthetechnicaltrainingofstudents.TheTennesseeBoardofRegentsGuidelineTCAT-010,InstructionalProjectsatCollegesofAppliedTechnology,isthebasisforallliveworkprojectsperformedatTCATOneida/Huntsville.Liveworkwillbeconductedwhentrainingprogramsrequiresuchprojectsfortheacquisitionofoccupationalskillsleadingtoemployment.Liveworkwillbeassignedtoindividualstudentsbytheirinstructoraspartofthestudent’strainingprogram.Allservicesaretobeperformedonlybystudentswiththeinstructionalassistanceoftheirinstructor.
LiveWorkProjectsManyofthetrainingprogramsatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvilleproviderepairservicesand/orlivework.Thescopeandextentofeachprojectwillbewelldefinedbeforeacceptance.Eligiblepersonsmayrequestappropriatetrainingprogramstoperformneededrepairsorservices.Aninstructorshallberesponsibleforselectingandschedulingindividualprojects,whichmaybeselectedonlyfromauthorizedcategories.Noworkmaybeperformedfromacategorythathasnotbeenauthorized.Aninstructormaygiveprioritytoaprojectbelongingtoastudent,provideditmeetsestablishedtrainingobjectives.
Thesourcesofindividualprojectsmayincludethoseofferedby:
a. Studentsb. TCATOneida/Huntsvilleemployeesandtheirimmediatefamiliesc. Membersoftheschool’sadvisorycommitteesd. PersonnelandinstitutionsoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsSysteme. TCATOneida/HuntsvilleRetireesf. CivicGroupsg. Governmentalagencies,andh. Non-profitorganizations.
Liveworkisnottobeperformedforthepublicunlessitisamuch-neededsourceforskilltraining.TheCollegePresidentmayauthorizeindividualprojectsofferedfromindividualsandgroupsnotlistedaboveintheeventappropriateprojectsarenotavailablefromtheabovesources.
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AdministrationofLiveWorkAdministrationandcontrolofliveworkprojectsaretheresponsibilityoftheinstructor.AllworkperformedmustbeapprovedinaccordancewiththePresidentandTBRGuidelineTCAT-010.PersonsrequestingrepairservicefromvarioustrainingdepartmentsatTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/Huntsvillemustfirstbeauthorized.Uponapprovalofneedtoperformtheserviceathand,andverificationofprojectownership,bytheinstructorofthetrainingprogram,theinstructorwillcompletea“LiveWorkand/orServiceAgreement”form.ThisformwillbesubmittedtothePresidentortheirdesigneeforapprovalandsignature.Uponadministrativeapproval,theformwillbesubmittedtotheBusinessOffice,whereitwillbeloggedandidentifiedwithaworkordernumber.Acopywillbeprovidedtotheinstructortopostintheprogramlabwhereworkistobeperformed,andacopyoftheformwillbeprovidedtotheindividualorgroupforwhomtheworkisbeingperformed.Theowneroftheprojectshallberesponsibleforprovidingtheparts,supplies,andmaterialsforindividualprojects.Allliveworkistobecompletedundertheinstructor’ssupervisionandmaybereleasedonlyafterathoroughfinalinspection.
CustomerObligations
Theperson,program,institution,ororganizationforwhichliveworkisdoneshall:
1. SignaLiveWorkAgreementforminadvanceofanyworkorinspection.2. Assumeallresponsibilityfortheresultsoftheworkbeingdonebystudents.3. Bearallactualcostofmaterialandpartsinvolved.4. Payaservicechargeaccordingtoscheduleasprescribedbythesectiononservicechargesandestablished
bytheinstitution’sadministrationtocoverindirectexpenses.5. Tippingofstudentsisnotpermitted.
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STAFFDIRECTORY
AdministrationOfficeDwightE.Murphy–PresidentM.A.,EducationAdministrationandSupervisionB.S.inAnimalScienceAmyR.West–VicePresident M.P.S.,StrategicLeadership,TennesseeTechnologicalUniversity B.S.,BusinessAdministration-Marketing,WesternKentuckyUniversity
AlliedHealthRaeEllis–PracticalNursingCoordinatorBachelorofScience,Nursing;TNRNLicensure
BusinessOffice/HumanResourcesOfficePatriciaDavis–FinancialSupportAssociateAmyLyons–SupportAssociateJenniferSmith–SupportAssociate
FacilitiesMaintenanceBrianArmstrong–FacilitiesSupportAssociateMichaelSmith–FacilitiesSupportAssociateChrisPeters–FacilitiesSupportAssociate
StudentServicesOfficeJenniferTrammell–CoordinatorofStudentServicesMichaelByrd–VeteransTransitionCoordinatorNancyBoles–FinancialAidAssistantKimKidd–Admissions&RecordsLeadWorkerTomPayne–Work-basedLearningPathwaysCoordinatorMattWilliams–StudentSuccessCoach
Full-TimeFacultyDanielArmstrong–BuildingConstructionTechnologyOwner/Operator,ArmstrongConstruction&GutteringBusinessAdministration(credithoursearned),RoaneStateCommunityCollege
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JohnBlackmore–IndustrialMaintenance–MechatronicsMachineToolTechnician,NewHampshireVocationalTechnicalCollege;3years’instructionalexperienceRobertBratton–Diesel-PoweredEquipmentTechnologyDiesel Mechanic I Diploma, Tennessee Technology Center; Mechanic I Certification; Brake SystemsCertification;R-12FreonCertification ChrisChambers–WeldingTechnologyCombinationWelderDiploma;AWS;CWEandCWICertifiedJadeKidd–PracticalNursingB.S.,Nursing;CPRandBLSCertifiedDarrellEvans–PowerLineConstructionandMaintenanceIBEWApprenticeshipLinemanProgram/JourneymanLinemanTimGibson–AutomotiveTechnologyOwner/Operator,GibsonAutomotiveElectronicsDiploma,TennesseeTechnologyCenter JayneRoysden–CosmetologyCertifiedInstructor;TNCosmetologyLicense;ABCHCertifiedHairColoristRodneyStephens–ComputerInformationTechnologyA.S.,ElectricalEngineering;A+andNetwork+Certifications.;ComputerScience(58credithourstowardA.S.)NashStrunk–PharmacyTechnologyPharmacyTechnicianCertificate,RSCCJaredTerry–MachineToolTechnologyMachinistIDiplomaWayneTodd–CollisionRepairTechnologyAutoCollisionRepairTechnicianDiploma;ASEMasterTechnicianJanetWatson–AdministrativeOfficeTechnologyB.S.,BusinessAdministrationDennisWright–AutomotiveTechnologyUSAirForceMechanicTraining
Part-TimeFacultyDavidAlcorn–PowerLineConstructionandMaintenanceJourneymanLineman
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AnthonyBoutwell–EmergencyMedicalTechnologyB.S.,SecondaryEducation;ParamedicLicensure;EMT&EMTIVLicensureStevenBradfield–EmergencyMedicalTechnologyEMT-CCPI/CLicensure;RNLicensureAmandaDuncan–CosmetologyCertifiedInstructor;TNCosmetologyLicense TravisGaddes–WeldingTechnologyWeldingDiploma,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvilleFondaKing–NursingAideLicensedPracticalNurse(LPN);PracticalNursingDiploma,TennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–CrossvilleLeeLittle–WeldingTechnologyStacyOakes–CriminalJustice:CorrectionalOfficerMotlow State Community College (48 credit hours); AssociateWarden atMorgan County CorrectionalComplexStevePierce–PowerLineConstructionandMaintenanceCDLLicensureAmyReagan–PracticalNursingM.S.,Nursing,ExcelsiorCollege;RNLicensure;TNCC;ACLS,PALS,NRP,andBLSCertificationsSueSims–NursingAideA.S.inNursing,NewYorkRegentsTimSteelman–WeldingTechnologyMachining&WeldingTraining,MorganCountyVocationalSchool;UnionCarbideTrainingandTechnologySchoolJackUpchurch–FarmingOperationsTechnologyDoctorofVeterinaryMedicine,UTKnoxville
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FINANCIALAIDHANDBOOKThepurposeoffinancialaidistohelpstudentswho,withoutsuchaid,wouldfinditdifficultorimpossibletoattendtheCollege.TheCollegeadherestoanationallyestablishedpolicyandphilosophyoffinancialaidforeducation.Thebasisofthispolicyisthatstudentsandparentshavetheprimaryresponsibilityforfinancinganeducation.StudentswithquestionsmaycontactTCATOneida/Huntsville’sfinancialaidofficesattheMainCampusinHuntsville(423)663-4900.Financialaidprogramsareintendedtosupplementtheeffortsofthestudentand/orthestudent’sfamilytoself-financethedesiredprogramoftraining/education.Todemonstratefinancialneed,studentsmustfiletheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA).TheinformationreportedontheFAFSAisusedinaformula,establishedbythefederalgovernment,tocalculateastudent’sExpectedFamilyContribution(EFC).TheEFCisanamountofmoneythestudentandstudent’sfamilyareexpectedtopaytowardthestudent’seducation.TheEFCisusedbytheFinancialAidOfficetodetermineastudent’sfinancialneed.FinancialAidAwardsarecalculatedonanacademicyearbasis.Anacademicyearisfora12-monthperiodbeginningeachJuly1andendingeachJune30.Renewaloffinancialaidisnotautomatic;studentsmustfileanewFAFSAeachyear.Allinterestedstudentsareencouragedtoapplyforfinancialaid.Toqualify,theindividualmustmeettheeligibilityrequirementsspecifiedbythetrainingprograminwhichthestudentisenrolled.Ingeneral,astudentiseligibleforFederaland/orStateaidifyoumeetthefollowingrequirements:
1. Youareenrolledasaregularstudentinaneligibleprogram.2. YouareaU.S.citizen/nationaloraneligiblenon-citizen.3. Youaremakingsatisfactoryacademicprogressinyourcourseofstudyandmeetingattendance
standards.4. YouarenotindefaultonaFederalPerkins/NationalDirectStudentLoan,FederalFamilyEducation
Loan,FederalPlusLoan,FederalDirectStudentLoan,IncomeContingentLoanoraConsolidationLoan,andyoudonotowearefundorrepaymentonaPellGrant,SupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant,TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward,Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantand/oraByrdScholarshiporhavedocumentedsatisfactoryrepaymentarrangementsifindefaultorowearefund/repayment.
5. YouareregisteredwiththeSelectiveServiceifyouarerequiredtoregister.6. Havenotbeenconvictedofanyoffenseinvolvingpossessionorsaleofillegaldrugsforanoffense
thatoccurredwhileyouwerereceivingfederalstudentaid,unlesssuccessfullycompletedanapproveddrugrehabprogramorcompletedthetimeofineligibility.
7. HaveasignedstatementofeducationalpurposesayingthatthestudentwillusethemoneyonlyforexpensesrelatedtoattendingtheCollege(usuallycollectedontheFAFSA).
8. HaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalentorbeabletobenefitfromeducationaccordingtoguidelinesestablishedbytheDepartmentofEducation.
9. CompleteaFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)andthefinancialaidofficemusthavereceivedavalidrecordforthestudentfromtheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.SubmitsignedcopiesofallrequireddocumentstothefinancialaidofficeifselectedforverificationbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducationandhaveacompletedfinancialaidfile,asverifiedbythefinancialaidoffice.
ApplyingforAssistanceGeneralProceduresforapplying
• CompleteandsubmittheFREEAPPLICATIONFORFEDERALSTUDENTAID(FAFSA)todetermineeligibilityforfinancialassistance.StudentsshouldcompletetheFASFAviatheinternetatwww.fafsa.ed.gov.YouwillneedtoincludeourFederalSchoolCode00971000ontheFAFSA.Ifyoudo
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nothaveaccesstotheInternet,youcancalltheUSDepartmentofEducationat1-800-433-3243andrequestthatapaperapplicationbemailedtoyou;oryoumaycometotheStudentServicesOfficeforaccessandassistanceincompletingapplicationon-line.
• BeacceptedforadmissiontoTCATOneida/Huntsville.
ApplicationDeadlinesStudentsareencouragedtocompletetheFAFSAapplicationassoonafterOctober1staspossible.
PellGrant-TheFAFSAmustbereceivedbytheprocessornoearlierthanOctober1standnolaterthanJune30thofthefollowingyear.AllrequiredformsmustbereceivedbytheFinancialAidOfficebyJune30thoryourlastdayofenrollment,whichevercomesfirst.
TennesseePromise-BeforeNovember1fornewapplicants(Fallbeforethegraduatinghighschoolseniorgraduates)andbeforeJanuary17ofeachyearafter.
TennesseeReconnect-SamedeadlinesasWilderNaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantlistedbelow.
WilderNaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant-StudentsmusthaveaprocessedFAFSAonorbeforethefollowingdeadlinedatestobeeligiblefortheaward.StudentswhoseapplicationsareprocessedafterthedeadlinedatemaybeeligiblefortheWNTSGforsubsequentterms.
Falltermdeadline-November1st/Springtermdeadline–March1st/Summertermdeadline-July1st
TennesseeStudentAssistantAward-Duetofundinglimitations,theTSAAisawardedonafirst-come,first-servebasisandisbasedontheFAFSAcompletiondate.Therefore,studentsareencouragedtocompletetheFAFSAasearlyaspossible.Prior-yearrecipients(renewals)willreceivetheawardiftheymeetalleligibilityrequirementsandcompletetheFAFSAonorbeforeJanuary17.AfterJanuary17,remainingfundswillbeawardedtotheneediestapplicantswhoapplybyJanuary17basedontheavailabilityoffunds.Awardsaremadeuntilfundsaredepleted.
AdditionalRulesandRequirementsfortheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant
Eligibility:TobeeligibletoreceivefundsfromtheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG)astudentmustmeetthefollowingeligibilityrequirementsinadditiontothoselistedabove.
• MustbeaTennesseeresidentforoneyearpriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.StateresidencyisdeterminedusingTBRRule02402-2https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0240/0240.htm
• Mustnotbeincarcerated
• Mustmeettheenrollmentrequirementsforboththeschoolandtheprogram(DonothavetohaveahighschooldiplomaorGEDifnotrequiredforenrollmentintheschoolorprogram.Also,astudentthatpossessesabachelor’sdegreeorhighermaybeeligiblefortheWNTSG)
• Mustbeenrolledinaprogramleadingtoacertificateordiploma.Continuingeducationandsupplementalcertificateprogramsarenoteligible.
• MustneverhavecompletedapreviouscertificateordiplomaprogramwithWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantfundingorhadabreakinenrollmentwhilereceivingtheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant.
Note:Studentsmayenrollasfull-timeorpart-time.Thereisnoincomelimitforeligibility.StudentsmayreceivetheWNTSGforallcourseworkrequiredforcompletionofthecertificateordiploma.CalculationofWNTSGAward:ThemaximumWNTSGawardmayvaryfromyeartoyear.ThisamountissubjecttoavailabilityoffundsfromtheTennesseeEducationLotteryScholarshipprogram.TheWNTSGfundswillbepaideachtermintheacademicyear.Theamountoftheawardwillbeproratedbasedonthenumberofscheduledhoursforeachterm.Theamountoftheawardwillberoundedtothenearestwholedollar.
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ReceiptofstudentfinancialaidfromothersourceswillnotreducetheWNTSGawardifthestudent’stotalaiddoesnotexceedthetotalcostofattendance.Ifastudent’stotalaidexceedsthecostofattendance,theschoolshall,totheextentitdoesnotviolateapplicablefederalregulations,reducetheexcessbyreducingthestudent’sWNTSG.
RetentionofWNTSGAward:TocontinuetobeeligibleforWNTSGfundsastudentmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:
• Continuetomeetalleligibilityrequirementsasstatedabove• ReapplyeachyearusingtheFAFSAbytheapplicationdeadlinedate• Maintaincontinuousenrollment(unlessaleaveofabsenceormilitarymobilizationleaveisgrantedforthe
WNTSG)• Maintainenrollmentstatusduringtheterm(unlessachangeinstatusisgranted)• Maintainsatisfactoryprogressaccordingtostandardsusedforfinancialaidpurposes.Studentsmustmeet
gradeandattendancerequirementsaswellasthe133.33%timeframerequirement.
Note:OncethestudentbecomesineligibleforWNTSGforanyreason,thestudentshallnotbeeligibletoregaintheWNTSG.
TypesofFinancialAidFederalPellGrant
AFederalPellGrantisanawardtohelpundergraduatespayfortheireducationafterhighschool.FortheFederalPellGrantProgram,anundergraduateisonewhohasnotearnedabachelor’sorprofessionaldegree.TheamountofPellGrantreceivediscalculatedbasedonthestudent’sexpectedfamilycontribution.FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrant(FSEOG)
AFederalSupplementalOpportunityGrantisforundergraduateswithexceptionalfinancialneed,asdeterminedbytheCollege.PriorityisgiventoFederalPellGrantrecipientswithazeroEFCwhohavethelowestincomeontheFAFSA.TheamountoftheFSEOGawardis$200.00perpayperiodforfull-timestudents.Studentswitha4-yeardegreearenoteligible.FederalWork-StudyProgram(FWS)
TheFWSprogramprovidespart-timejobsforstudentswhohavefinancialneed.Studentswillgenerallyworkon-campusafterclassinstaffsupportjobs.Fundsandjobavailabilityarelimited.TCATReconnectScholarship
Tennesseeresident.HaveaFAFSAdependencystatusof"independent."Enrollfull-timeataTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology(TCAT).Beinpursuitofacertificateordiploma.Maintaincontinuousenrollmentandsatisfactoryacademicprogress.TennesseePromiseScholarship
Tennesseeresident/U.S.citizen/eligiblenon-citizen/studentswhograduatefromaneligiblehighSchool,homeschool,orearnaGED/HISET(priorto19thbirthday)canreceiveanawardataneligiblepostsecondaryinstitutiontowardtuitionandmandatoryfeesafterallothergiftaidhasbeenfirstapplied.Studentsmustattendmandatorymeetingsandparticipateinamentoringprogram.Collegestudentsmustattendfull-time,continuetoparticipateinthementoringprogram,andperform8hoursofcommunityservicepriortoeachtermtheawardisreceived.TennesseeStudentAssistanceAward(TSAA)
TheTennesseeStudentAssistanceAwardisastategrantprogramthatawardsstudentsbasedonthecostoftuitionandtheneedofthestudent.Wilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant(WNTSG)
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TheWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrantisapartoftheTennesseeEducationLotteryScholarshipProgram.TheWNTSGisagrantthatisavailableonlytoTennesseeresidentsthatattendaTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology.
AppealsProcessandGuidelinesAppealandExceptionProcessforWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant:TheInstitutionalReviewPanel(IRP)isestablishedforthepurposeofhearingappealsfromdecisionsdenyingorrevokinganapplicant’sWNTSGaward.ThefollowingitemscanbeappealedtotheIRP:
1. DenialofaChangeinStatusrequest2. DenialofaLeaveofAbsencerequest3. DenialofReinstatementofeligibilityafterachangeingrade4. DenialofReinstatementofeligibilityafterthegradeforanincompletecourseisreported.
TheIRPmemberswillbedesignatedbytheschoolPresidentandmaybecomposedof,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:twofacultymembers,onestudent,oneadministratorandonesupportstaff.AnalternatewillbedesignatedforanIRPmemberwhoispersonallyinvolvedinacaseorisotherwiseunabletoattend.NoschoolofficialrenderingadecisiontodenyorrevokeaWNTSGawardshallparticipateintheappealprocess.
IRPAppealsProcessandTimeline:AnystudentwishingtoappealtotheIRPmustprovideawrittenappealwithinfive(5)calendardaysofnotificationofdenial.TheIRPmayreviewthestudent’sappealwithorwithoutahearingandshalldecidenolaterthantheendofthetermafterthestudentproperlyfilesanappeal.TheIRPshallrenderawrittendecisionnolaterthanseven(7)calendardaysafterconsideringanappeal,exceptforexigentcircumstances.
AppealsofIRPDecisions:AstudentseekinganappealofadecisionrenderedbytheIRPshallsubmitarequestinwritingoutliningthebasisfortheappealwiththeTennesseeStudentAssistanceCorporationTELSAwardAppealsPanelwithinfourteen(14)calendardaysfromthedatethedecisionwasdeliveredtothestudent.Thesubmissionshouldbesentto:
TennesseeStudentAssistanceCorporationTELSAwardPanel404JamesRobertsonParkwaySuite1510Nashville,Tennessee37243
BenefitProgramsTCATOneida/Huntsvilleisapprovedtoprovidetrainingtostudentswhohavebeendeterminedeligibleforthefollowingbenefitprograms:VeteransAdministrationprograms,VeteranReadinessandEmploymentBenefits,theWorkforceInvestmentAct(WIA)WIOAprogram,andothers.EligibilitydeterminationmustbeestablishedbyagenciesoutsidetheCollege.EligiblestudentsarenormallyreferredtotheCollegebytheappropriateprogramagency.VeteransAssistanceThisprogramassistseligibleveteransanddependentsofveteransbyprovidingeducationalbenefitsthroughtheVeteransAdministration.AppropriateformstobecompletedshouldbeobtainedfromtheFinancialAidOffice/VACertifyingOfficialpriortoenrollment.Veteransmustsubmittranscripts/certificatesofpreviouseducation/trainingfromColleges,technicalorvocationalschools,military,etc.,toapplyforbenefits.Uponenrollment,veteransshouldpresenttheirDD214formand/ortheirNoticeofEligibility,totheFinancialAidOfficewherepaperworkwillbeprocessedandforwardedtotheVeteransAdministration.VeteranswillreceivetheirbenefitchecksdirectlyfromtheVeteransAdministrationapproximatelysixtoeightweeksfromtheirenrollmentdate.
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Ifyouarereceivingbenefitsbasedonyourstatusasaserviceperson,veteran,orreservistyoumustverifyyourenrollmentattheendofeachmonthtoreceivebenefits.Benefitsarepaidaftereachmonthofschooliscompleted.VerificationcanbedonebeginningthelastdayofthemonthbyusingtheWebAutomatedVerificationofEnrollment(WAVE)athttps://www.gibill.va.gov/waveorbycallingtollfreeat1-877-823-2378andusingyourtouchtonephone.Bothsystemsareavailable7daysaweek,24hoursaday.IfyouarereceivingVEAPordependentsEducationalAssistance(Chapter35),benefitsaresentautomaticallyattheendofeachmonth.Service-members,veterans,anddependentsofveteranswhoareeligiblebeneficiariesofU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairseducationbenefitsorothergovernmentallyfundededucationalassistance,subjecttotheconditionsandguidelinessetforthintheTennesseeCodeAnnotated49-7-104asamended,mayelect,uponformalapplication,todeferpaymentofrequiredtuitionandfeesuntilthefinaldayofthetermforwhichthedefermenthasbeenrequested.Applicationforthedefermentmustbemadenolaterthan7daysbeforethebeginningoftheterm,andtheamountofthedefermentshallnotexceedthetotalmonetarybenefitstobereceivedfortheterm.Studentswhohavebeengranteddefermentsareexpectedtomaketimelypaymentsontheiroutstandingtuitionandfeesbalanceonceeducationbenefitsarebeingdelivered,andeligibilityforsuchdefermentshallterminateifthestudentfailstoabidebyanyapplicableruleorregulation,ortoactingoodfaithinmakingtimelypayments.ThisnoticeispublishedpursuanttoT.C.A.§49-7-104.VeteransBenefitsandTransitionActof2018PublicLaw115-407TheTCATadherestoPublicLaw115-407anddoesnothaveanyactivepoliciesinconsistentwithsection103ofthelaw.Thecollegeensuresefficientprocessingofbenefitsandsuccessfultransitionforourveteransandfamilymembersinthefollowingways:
1. UponsubmissionofaCertificateofEligibility(COE)orVAForm28-1905,StudentServicesstaffprocessastudent’scertification.
2. StudentsreceivingVAeducationalbenefitsorVAVeteranReadinessandEmploymentBenefitsaswellasfinancialaidarepermittedtopurchasenecessarybooksandsuppliespriortoaidreceipt.
3. Intheeventastudentiseligibleandcertifiedforpayment,butDVA’spaymentissignificantlydelayed,AccountsReceivablewillremoveabalancedueholdtoallowregistrationforsubsequentsemesters.
4. Nopenaltyisimposedonastudentwhosedisbursementofbenefitsisdelayed.VocationalRehabilitationDepartmentofHumanServicesTheTennesseeDepartmentofVocationalRehabilitationprovidesfundsforstudentswhoarephysicallyormentallyimpairedandcandemonstratethattheymaybenefitfromtraining.Eligibilityshouldbeestablishedpriortoenrollment.
WorkforceInvestmentAct(WIOA)Eligiblestudentsmayreceivefederalassistanceforbooksandsupplies,transportation,anddaycareservices.StudentsshouldbeassessedandcertifiedbytheWIOAofficepriortotheirenrollment.
FinancialAidDisbursementInkeepingwithfederalgrantregulations,TCATOneida/Huntsvillepaysfederalgrantfundsinincrementscalledpaymentperiods.Paymentperiodsaredefinedbyregulationandaredeterminedbyyourprogramlengthandacademicyear.TCATOneida/Huntsvillewillapplyaportionofeachpaymentperiod’sgrantfundstopayestimateddirectschoolcosts(tuition/fees/books)forthepaymentperiod.Iftherearefundsremainingafterthosecostsarepaid,youwillreceivearesidualcheckfortheunusedportion,whichcanbeusedtopayindirectschoolcosts.Sincetuition/feecostsareassessedbyacademicterm(trimester)andpaymentperiodsmayspanmorethanone
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academicterm,tuition/feecostsareestimatedonthefront-end.Grantfundswillbecreditedtoastudent’saccountordisbursedbychecktothestudentapproximatelyonemonthafterthebeginningofthetermforstudentswhoenrollatthebeginningoftheterm.Forstudentswhoenrolllaterintheterm,residualcheckswillbedisbursednolaterthantheendoftheterm.Checkswillbemailedtostudents;therefore,itisimportantforallstudentstohavecorrectaddressinformationonfilewiththefinancialaidoffice.Alldisbursementsrepresentpaymentmadeinadvanceoftraining.Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletethehoursandweeksinthepaymentperiodbeforetheycanreceivedisbursementforsubsequentpaymentperiods.Inaddition,ifyouwithdrawbeforecompletingthehoursyouhavebeenpaidforyouareatriskforoverpaymentwiththeDepartmentofEducationandmayowemoneytotheschool.
SatisfactoryProgressforFinancialAidA. Tomakesatisfactoryprogressastudentmust:
1. Complete67%ofcumulativescheduledhours(paceofcompletion).Allperiodsofenrollmentforastudent’sprogramwillbeincludedindeterminingthecumulativescheduledhoursusedforSAP,regardlessofreceiptofTitleIVaidforthepriorenrollments.
2. Mustmaintainaminimumcumulativepassinggradeof“C”orhigherifspecifiedbytheprogram
andaspublishedbytheinstitution.(34CFR§668.34.)
B. Satisfactoryprogresswillbeevaluatedattheexpectedendofastudent’spaymentperiod.Ifthestudentfailstomakesatisfactoryprogress,thestudentwillbeplacedonfinancialaidwarningforthenextpaymentperiod.Ifthestudentfailstomakesatisfactoryprogressforthenextpaymentperiod,financialaidwillbesuspended.Thereisnoappealprocessforfinancialaidsatisfactoryprogress.Toreestablishfinancialaid,astudentmustmakesatisfactoryacademicprogressatthenextevaluationdate.
C. RemedialCourses–Anycoursesconsidered‘remedial’areincludedinthestudent’snormalprogramof
studyandareincludedinthestudentsSAPcalculation.D. ProgramChanges-ChangesinprogramwillnotaffectSAPbecauseastudentwillthenhaveanewprogram
lengthandnewpaymentperiods.E. TransferCredit–Studentswhoreceivecreditforhourscompletedforpreviouseducation(other
institutions,lifeexperience,workcredit,dualenrollment,etc.)willhavetheirprogramlengthreduced.Astudentthatreceivestransfercreditwillhaveamaximumtimeframecalculatedbasedonthereducedprogramlength.
F. Repeats ProgramRepeats–Anystudentwhocompletesanentireclockhourprogramandlaterre-enrollstotake
thatsameprogramagainortotakeanotherprogrammaybepaidforrepeatingcourseworkregardlessoftheamountoftimebetweencompletionofthefirstprogramandbeginningthesameprogramoranotherprogram.
CourseRepeats-Therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.
Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression).G. Withdrawalswillnotimpactastudent’ssatisfactoryacademicprogressunlesstheyreturnwithin180days. Reentrywithin180days–Astudentwhowithdrawsfromaclockhourorcredithournon-termprogram
andreenterswithin180daysisconsideredtoremaininthesamepaymentperiodwhenhe/shereturnsand,subjecttoconditionsimposedbyED,iseligibletoreceiveFSAfundsforwhichhe/shewaseligible
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priortowithdrawal,includingfundsthatwerereturnedunderR2T4rules.Therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression).
Reentryafter180daysandtransferstudents–Generally,youmustcalculatenewpaymentperiodsfora
clockhourorcredithournon-termprogramfor: 1.Astudentwhowithdrawsandthenreentersthesameprogramatthesameinstitutionafter180
days:therepeatedcoursegradewillbecountedalongwiththepreviouslyassignedgrade.Repeatedcoursehourswillcounttowardtotalcumulativehours(paceofprogression),or
2. A student who withdraws from a program and then enrolls in a new program at the same
institution,oratanotherinstitutionwithinanytimeperiod.Thestudentestablishesanewmaximumtimeframebasedonthenewprogramlength.HoursandgradesfromthepreviousprogramarenotincludedwhenevaluatingSAPforthenewprogram.
*Note:SAPMustbeevaluatedatthepointofreentryregardlessofthelengthoftimebetweenenrollments.Ifthestudent’sprevioushours+thenumberofhoursrequiredtocompletetheprogramisgreaterthanthemaximumnumberofhours,thenthestudentisnoteligibleforTitleIVaid.Forexample–AstudentenrollsinWelding(1296-hourprogram)andcompletes700hours.Studentreturns2yearslater.Instructorrequiresstudenttoretakeentireprogram.Studentcouldnotcompletetheprogramin150%(1944hours)as1296+700=1996hours.Therefore,thisstudentwouldnotbeeligibleforTitleIVaiduponre-entry.
H. MaximumTimeFrame(thisisformaximumtimeframeonly,cannotpaymorethan100%ofstudent’s
programlength).StudentsmaycontinuetoreceiveStateAidatthepaceof67%orgreateruntiltheyhavebeenenrolled150%oftheirscheduledhours.
1.Astudentmayreceiveaidwhileenrolledinthisprogram,uptothepointyoudeterminethestudentcannotcompletetheprogramwithin150%(ourmaximumtimeframeforSAP).ThestudentfailsSAPformaximumtimeframeattheevaluationpointwheretheycannolongergraduatewithinthemaximumtimeframe-notatthepointwheretheyactuallyhitthenumberofhoursorweeksthatmakeupthemaximumtimeframe(thispointisactuallyearlierthantheactualmaximumtimeframe).
2.Ifthestudent’sprevioushours+thenumberofhoursrequiredtocompletetheprogramisgreaterthanthemaximumnumberofhours,thenthestudentisnoteligibleforTitleIVaid.Forexample–AstudentenrollsinWelding(1296-hourprogram)andcompletes700hours.Thestudentreturnstwo(2)yearslater,andtheinstructorrequiresthestudenttoretaketheentireprogram.Thestudentcouldnotcompletetheprogramin150%(1944hours)as1296+700=1996hours.Therefore,thisstudentwouldnotbeeligibleforTitleIVaiduponre-entry.
I. Notification
StudentswillbenotifiedofanyevaluationsthatimpacteligibilityofTitleIVaid.
Note:StudentsreceivingtheTennesseeStateAidmaynotappealunsatisfactoryprogress.
LeaveofAbsence(LOA)Astudentmayrequestaleaveofabsence(LOA)tocontinueeligibilityforWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant.AnLOAmaybeapprovedfordocumentedmedicalorpersonalreasons,suchasseriousextendedillnessofthestudent,seriousorextendedillnessordeathofanimmediatefamilymember,extremefinancialhardshipofthestudentor
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thestudent’simmediatefamily,orotherextraordinarycircumstancesthatarebeyondthestudent’scontrolwherecontinuedenrollmentcreatesasubstantialhardship.Astudentmustsubmitawrittenrequestinadvanceforaleaveofabsenceunlessanunforeseencircumstancepreventsthestudentfromdoingso.Thestudent’ssignedanddatedrequestmustincludethereasonfortherequest,beginningandendingdatesfortheleaveandsupportingdocumentation.ThestudentwillbereadmittedasspaceisavailableuponcompletionoftheLOA.AnapprovedLOAwillbetreatedasawithdrawalforallfinancialaidprogramsotherthantheWNTSG/TNPromise/TNReconnect.ThismaycauseotherawardstoberecalculatedandaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationmustbedone.Aleaveofabsencewillnormallynotbegrantedforlessthan9.7%ofthestudent’sscheduledhoursorlongerthanthescheduledhoursremaininginthetermatthetimeoftheleave.Ifthestudent’srequestforaleaveofabsenceisdenied,thestudentmayappealthedecisiontotheInstitutionalReviewPanel(IRP).MilitaryMobilizationofEligibleStudentsMembersoftheUnitedStatesArmedServices,NationalGuard,orArmedForcesReservesreceivingaWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant/TNReconnectwhoaremobilizedforactivedutyduringatermthatisalreadyinprogressshallbegrantedapersonalleaveofabsenceandshallnothavetheireligibilitynegativelyimpacted.Astudentwhosespouse,child,orparentismobilizedforactivedutymayalsorequestapersonalleaveofabsence.ThestudentmustprovidetheStudentServicesOfficeacopyoftheirmilitaryordersandcompleteaLeaveofAbsencerequestform.Thehoursattemptedduringthetermwillnotbetakenintoconsiderationforpurposesofsatisfactoryprogressfordeterminingfutureeligibility.Thestudent’sWilder-NaifehTechnicalSkillsGrant/TNReconnecteligibilitywillresumeasifnobreakinenrollmenthasoccurredifthestudentre-enrollswithinoneyearfollowingtheirreturnfromthemobilization.Forallotherfinancialaidprograms,includingTitleIVandVeteran’sEducationBenefits,theLOAwillbetreatedasawithdrawal.Accordingly,awardswillberecalculatedandinsomecasesaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationmaybenecessary.
ExceptionstoSatisfactoryProgressFinancialAidEligibilityRequirementsStudentswhohavebeendeterminedtohavelostPellGranteligibilityforlackofsatisfactoryprogressduetoextenuatingcircumstancesbeyondtheircontrolmayrequestanexceptiontotheeligibilitystandardsinappropriatecases.Thestudentmustprovideadequatedocumentationtosupporttheexistenceofsufficientlyextenuatingcircumstancesbeforeanyadjustmentsareconsideredbythefinancialaidcommittee.Extenuatingcircumstancesinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
• Divorceorseparationofstudent,spouse,orparent• Deathofaspouseorparent
ThedecisionbytheCoordinatorofStudentServicesregardingspecialcircumstancesisfinalandcannotbeappealed.FinancialAidformstodocumentspecialcircumstancesmaybeobtainedintheFinancialAidOffice.
RefundsandFinancialAidFinancialaidisusedfirstfordirecteducationcosts,tuition,andfees.Therefore,ifastudentwithdrawsandisscheduledtoreceivearefundoffees,allorpartofthisrefundwillbeusedtoreimbursethefinancialaidprogramsfromwhichthestudentreceivedfunds.Anystudentreceivingfinancialaidwillnotreceiveacashrefunduntilallfinancialaidfundsdisbursedhavebeenappliedbacktotherespectiveaccountsfromwhichtheywereissued.
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ReturnofTitleIVFundsReturnofTitleIVFundscalculationsapplyforanystudentwho:
• Withdrawsbeforethepointwhen60%ofthehoursforthepaymentperiodarescheduledtobecompleted
• ReceivedorcouldhavereceivedadisbursementofTitleIVFunds(PellgrantsorSEOG)
Ifbothaboveconditionsapplytothestudent,theinstitutionwillperformaReturnofTitleIVfundscalculationinadditiontotheTBRRefundofMaintenanceFeeandTechnologyFeecalculation.
Thegrantfundsreturnedbythestudentareappliedtothefollowingsources,inorder,uptothetotalamountdisbursedfromthatgrantprogram,aftersubtractingtheamounttheschoolwillreturn.*
1. PellGrant
2. FSEOG
StudentRepaymentofTitleIVFundstotheDept.ofEducationWithin45daysofnotice,thestudentmustmakefullpaymentoftheamountowedbacktothefederalgovernmentbecauseofoverpaymentorreturnsduetowithdrawalordismissalfromtheCollege.Duringthisinitial45days,thestudentmustmakepaymenttotheschool.Ifthestudentdoesnotmakepaymentinthefullduringthe45-dayperiod,thestudentwillloseeligibilityforadditionalTitleIVfundsatanyschool.
Afterthe45-dayperiod,theTennesseeCollegeofAppliedTechnology–Oneida/HuntsvillewillreporttheamountowedtotheDepartmentofEducationandthestudentwillberequiredtomakepaymentarrangementswiththeDepartmentofEducationbeforebeingeligibletoreceivefutureTitleIVassistanceatanyschool.
Notethatthestudentisnotresponsibleforreturningfundstoanygrantprogramtowhichthestudentowes$50.00orless.
ApplyingtheReturnofTitleIVFundsPolicyandTBRRefundofMaintenanceandTechnologyAccessFeePolicyInmostinstanceswhenastudenthaschargedtheirmaintenanceandtechnologyaccessfeestotheirPellgrantandwithdrawspriortocompleting60%oftheirscheduledhoursforthepaymentperiod,thestudentwillowepaymenttotheschool.ThiswilloccurwhentheTBRpolicydeterminesthattheschoolhasearnedalargerpercentageofthefeesthantheReturnofTitleIVFundscalculation.
Intheseinstances,theschoolwillrequirepaymentofthedifferencefromthestudent.A“HOLD”willbeplacedonthestudent’saccountuntilfullpaymentismadetotheschool.Thestudentwillnotbeallowedtoapplyforre-admission,registerforclass,orreceiveofficialcopiesoftranscriptsuntiltheoutstandingbalanceontheiraccountispaid.
StudentRightsandResponsibilitiesStudentRights.StudentshavetherighttofindoutfromtheCollegethefollowing:
(a)Whatfinancialassistanceisavailable,includinginformationonallfederal,state,local,private,andinstitutionalfinancialaidprograms.StudentsalsohavetherighttoknowhowtheCollegeselectsfinancialaidrecipients.(b)Whattheproceduresanddeadlinesareforsubmittingapplicationsforeachavailablefinancialaidprogram.(c)HowtheCollegedeterminedfinancialneed.Thisprocessincludeshowcostsfortuitionandfees,roomandboard,travel,booksandsupplies,andpersonalandmiscellaneousexpensesareconsideredinthecost
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ofeducation.Italsoincludestheresourcesconsideredincalculatingneed(suchasparentalcontribution,otherfinancialaid,andassets).Studentsalsohavetherighttoknowhowmuchfinancialneedhasbeenmetandhowandwhenaidwillbereceived.(d)HowtheCollegedetermineseachtypeandamountofassistanceinthefinancialaidpackage.(e)HowtheCollegedetermineswhetherstudentsaremakingsatisfactoryacademicprogress,andwhathappensifnot.Whetherstudentscontinuetoreceivefederalfinancialaiddepends,inpart,onwhethersatisfactoryprogressisbeingmade.(f)Ifafederalwork-studyjobisoffered,whatkindofjobitis,whathoursmustbeworked,whatthedutieswillbe,whattherateofpaywillbe,andhowandwhenpaymentwillbemade.(g)WhotheCollege’sfinancialaidpersonnelare,wheretheofficeislocated,howtocontacttheofficeforinformation.(h)StudentshavetherighttoknowtheCollege’srefundpolicy.
StudentsResponsibilities:
(a)ReviewandconsiderallinformationabouttheCollege’sprogramsbeforeenrolling.(b)Payspecialattentiontotheapplicationforstudentfinancialaid,completeitaccuratelyandsubmititontimetothefinancialaidoffice.(c)Knowandcomplywithanydeadlinesforapplyingorreapplyingforaid.(d)Providealladditionaldocumentation,verification,corrections,and/ornewinformationrequested.(e)NotifytheCollegeofchangesincludingname,address,telephonenumber,ore-mailaddress.(f)Read,understand,andkeepcopiesofallformsrequiringasignature.(g)Repayanyoverpaymentdiscovered.
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TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSPOLICIES(TBR)ANDGUIDELINESFORTCAT’S
SelectTennesseeBoardofRegentspoliciesarelocatedhereforconvenience;however,acompletelistingofpoliciesandguidelinesmaybefoundathttp://www.tbr.edu/policies/default.aspx?id=1166.InstructionalProjects:TBRGuidelineTCAT010https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/instructional-projects-colleges-applied-technologyProceduresforGrievancesbyStudents:TBRGuidelineTCAT023https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/uniform-procedures-grievances-students-tcatsAcademicRetentionandReadmissionattheTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology:TBRPolicy2:03:01:05https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/academic-retention-and-readmission-tennessee-colleges-applied-technologyGeneralPolicyonStudentConduct&DisciplinarySanctions:TBRPolicy3:02:00:01https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/general-policy-student-conduct-disciplinary-sanctionsStudentDueProcessProcedure:TBRPolicy3:02:01:00https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/student-due-process-procedureSexDiscriminationandSexualHarassment:TBRPolicy6:02:00:00ItistheintentoftheTennesseeBoardofRegentsthattheinstitutionsunderitsjurisdictionshallfullycomplywithTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,Sections799Aand845ofthePublicHealthServiceActandRegulationsissuedpursuantthereto(45C.F.R.Parts83and86).ThispolicyandprocedureisadoptedbytheBoardtoassisttheinstitutionsinsuchcompliance.Seealso: TBRPolicies6:01:00:00&6:03:00:00(recitedaboveinthisHandbook). TBRGuidelineP-080,Complaint&InvestigationProcedure.https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/discrimination-harassment-complaint-investigation-procedureFreedomofSpeechandExpression:TBRPolicy1:03:02:60https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/freedom-speech-and-expressionThispolicyreflectsthecommitmentoftheBoardofRegentsandtheinstitutionsitgovernstofreedomofspeechandexpressionforallstudentsandallfaculty.FeesandRefunds:TBRGuidelineTCAT-080https://policies.tbr.edu/guidelines/fees-and-refundsThisguidelinecomplimentsandimplementsprovisionsofGuidelineB-060(Fees,ChargesandRefunds),relativetotheTCATs.AllprovisionsofB-060shallotherwiseremainineffectfortheTCATs.ThepurposeofthisGuidelineistoensureuniformadministrationoffeesandrefundsattheTCATs,andtoestablishrelatedproceduresbetweentheTCATsandLeadInstitutions.StudentScholarships,Grants,Loans&FinancialAidPrograms:TBRPolicy3:04:01:01https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/student-scholarships-grants-loans-financial-aid-programs-tennessee-colleges-appliedThispolicycoverstheestablishmentofandparticipationinstudentscholarshipandfinancialaidprogramsbyTennesseeCollegesofAppliedTechnology.
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TENNESSEEBOARDOFREGENTSSENIORSTAFF&BOARDMEMBERS
TBRSeniorStaffFloraW.Tydings,ChancellorMikeBatson,ChiefAuditExecutive,System-wideInternalAuditRussDeaton,ExecutiveViceChancellorforPolicyandStrategyDannyGibbs,ViceChancellorofBusinessandFinanceLanaHamilton,ViceChancellorforAcademicsBrianLapps,GeneralCounselHeidiLeming,ViceChancellorforStudentSuccessRickLocker,CommunicationsDirector,CommunicationsSonjaMason,BoardSecretaryKimberlyMcCormick,ViceChancellorforExternalAffairsWendyThompson,ViceChancellorOrganizationalEffectiveness
TBRBoardMembersTheHonorableBillLee Governor
MaryLouApple 6thCongressionalDistrict
MilesA.Burdine 1stCongressionalDistrict
EmilyDollar StudentRegent
GregoryDuckett 9thCongressionalDistrict
MarkGill At-Large,MiddleTennessee
KennethGoldsmith FacultyRegent
YolandaS.Greene 4thCongressionalDistrict
WestonWamp 3rdCongressionalDistrict
JoeyHatch 7thCongressionalDistrict
CharlesHatcher Ex-OfficioRegent,CommissionerofAgriculture
MikeKrause Ex-OfficioRegent,ExecutiveDirectorTHEC
RobertPepper FacultyRegent
BarbaraU.Prescott 8thCongressionalDistrict
EmilyJ.Reynolds ViceChair,
PennySchwinn Ex-OfficioRegent,CommissionerofEducation
LeighA.Shockey At-Large,WestTennessee
DanniB.Varlan 2ndCongressionalDistrict
ThomasA.H.White AtLarge,EastTennessee
