Student Handbook. for Concurrent Enrollment/Career Academy Classes. Last Updated: 5/4/2012 1:33 PM

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1 Last Updated: 5/4/2012 1:33 PM Student Handbook for Concurrent Enrollment/Career Academy Classes Use this handbook to learn about registration for college classes while still in high school.

2 Table of Contents Concurrent Enrollment Team... 3 Welcome Letter... 4 What You Should Know About Concurrent Enrollment... 4 What is a Concurrent Enrollment Class... 5 Concurrent Enrollment/Career Academy Partnering High Schools... 5 Enrollment Procedures... 5 What It Means to Start a College Transcript... 6 Adding/Dropping a Course... 7 Grading System... 8 Credit Transcript Key... 8 Transfer Agreements... 9 Transfer Equivalencies for Career Academy Courses... 9 Semester to Quarter Hour Conversion Chart Requesting an Official Transcript College Classes Offered at Your High School Online Classes Available from SCC Fiber Optic Distance Learning Courses About SCC/Programs of Study Course Planning Schedule IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Ordering Textbooks Limitations of Publications Information SCC Board of Governors The SCC Mission Code of Ethics Nondiscrimination Policy Accreditation Page 2 of 18

3 Concurrent Enrollment Team The K 12 Connections/Concurrent Enrollment team at Southeast Community College wants you to get a head start on college courses while you are still in high school. We believe that students who earn 7 to 9 college credits while still in high school are more likely to graduate from college than students who do not take advantage of this opportunity. Nationally published research studies support this belief! We offer a varied list of courses in a variety of delivery methods. We want you to find one that works for you! Meet our team: SENCAP Director Dr. Randy Nelson Phone: rnelson@southeast.edu Assistant Director of Career Academies and K 12 Connections Randy Hiatt Beatrice: or Toll Free: , ext rhiatt@southeast.edu Career Academy Coordinator Janet Claassen Phone: , ext or Toll Free: , ext jclaasse@southeast.edu Please feel free to contact anyone from this team at any time. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your schools! Western Region: Connie Hood Cell: chood@southeast.edu Northern Region: George Robertson Office: Wahoo High School Cell: grobertson@southeast.edu Central Region: Wilma Jackson Cell: wjackson@southeast.edu Eastern Region: Erin May Cell: emay@southeast.edu Southern/Beatrice Region: Doris Martin Office: ext Cell: dmartin@southeast.edu Rachel Eickman Cell: reickman@southeast.edu Page 3 of 18

4 Dear Concurrent Enrollment Student, Welcome to Southeast Community College! We are excited that you are taking this opportunity to expand your horizons and grow your educational opportunity by taking college classes while still in high school. More and more students nation wide are taking college classes for college and/or high school credit. The course or courses you will take are indeed college courses. The rigor and expectations will be the same as they would be if you were in a class on one of our campuses. What you should know about concurrent enrollment: These are official Southeast Community College courses, taught according to our college syllabi, using college level textbooks. High school faculty and other adjunct faculty who are approved to teach concurrent enrollment classes have submitted an application to SCC, their credentials have been reviewed, and they are authorized to teach the college course. Academic work in these courses is at the college level you should anticipate a rigorous set of objectives and a more substantial time commitment to complete the work outside of class time. These courses create an official Southeast Community College transcript. You are enrolled in a section of a course, and an official grade is submitted to SCC. The official SCC transcript will not indicate that you took the class at an off campus location. It will simply list the course name, code, quarter and grade. Since these courses create a transcript, this credit can be used towards a degree at SCC or transferred to most public and many private colleges in Nebraska and around the country. Every college and university has its own policies regarding acceptance of transferred credit. We urge you to check with any colleges you are interested in attending to ask about their transfer credit policies and specific classes you take from SCC. Some of the courses through the Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership (SENCAP) are offered at no tuition cost to students. Most courses, however, cost the low per credit hour rate that SCC charges and a small per hour fee. Please remember that you will also be responsible for purchase of college texts. Congratulations on making this decision and taking this important step. The following pages will provide you with a lot of information and hopefully answer all of your questions. Please read this handbook carefully. Feel free to contact us if you have other questions or need additional assistance! Sincerely, Dr. Randy A. Nelson SENCAP Director Page 4 of 18

5 What is a Concurrent Enrollment Course? Concurrent enrollment, sometimes called Dual Credit, refers to a course where a student is earning both high school and college credit for a course which is usually taught at the student s high school by a high school or adjunct instructor approved by Southeast Community College. These courses are offered at SCC s low tuition rate (compared to other colleges and universities) or possibly at no cost to the students if a part of a Career Academy curriculum. Concurrent Enrollment/Career Academy Partnering High Schools Ashland Greenwood High School Beatrice High School Bruning Davenport High School Cedar Bluffs High School Centennial High School Crete High School Deshler High School Diller Odell High School Dorchester High School Elmwood Murdock High School Exeter Milligan High School Fairbury High School Falls City High School Fillmore Central High School Freeman High School Friend High School Heartland Community High School Lincoln Christian High School Lincoln Public High Schools Louisville High School Malcolm High School Mead High School McCool Junction High School Mead High School Meridian High School Milford High Schools Nebraska City High School Norris High School Plattsmouth High School Raymond Central High School Seward High School Shickley High School Southern High School Thayer Central High School Tri County High School Wahoo High School Waverly High School Weeping Water High School Wilber Clatonia High School Yutan High School Enrollment Procedures Students must register through their high school guidance department and be approved by the high school in order to take Concurrent Enrollment courses. Official college registration forms are provided to the high school for students to complete, parents/guardians to sign and the high school to sign approval of the student taking the course. Guidelines for student eligibility: a. The student has demonstrated readiness to take a college level course. b. The student has taken any pre requisite classes OR c. The student has obtained appropriate scores on the COMPASS or ACT tests. Page 5 of 18

6 There is strict Timeline or Calendar that must be met for registration and payment of tuition and fees. This calendar is provided to the high school. Students are required to complete and submit: 1. Registration Form Credit Courses. Originals are available through the high school counselor s office. 2. Permission for Enrollment Form. On this form you will list identifying information, including your Social Security number, and the course or courses you wish to take. A parent or guardian signature, acknowledging SCC policies and payments, must be included. Finally, a school counselor or principal must sign the form that you are approved. You must be 16 years old or older in order to take courses from Southeast Community College unless special permission is given. What it Means to Start a College Transcript Students need to understand that the grades earned in a college course from Southeast Community College will become part of a permanent college transcript. Poor grades in a Concurrent Enrollment course could have an impact on college academic standing and eligibility for financial aid after high school. Students should be aware that there may be differences in the way their college grade and their high school grade may be figured for the course. A student may not receive the same grade for the college course as he/she receives for the high school dual credit portion of the course. Students need to understand the meaning of grades in the SCC system that may be different from the high school grading system. For example, F is the grade for Unsatisfactory performance below 60%. W is used when a student withdraws from a class within the calendar limits created for each SCC term. A W replaces any grade the student may be earning to that point. There are important deadlines for adding, dropping and paying for SCC classes that must be followed. It is recommended that students obtain a Catalog from SCC or access it online at: Page 6 of 18

7 Adding/Dropping a Course When registering for a class, students have a choice as to payment. 1. Send a check with the Registration and Permission for Enrollment forms. (Please do not send cash. If all you have is cash, perhaps your school can convert it to a check for you. Mailing cash is never a good idea.) 2. Include the Credit Card name (MasterCard/Visa or Discover), the number, expiration date and the name of the person on the card with the Registration and Permission for Enrollment forms. 3. Receive a bill from SCC. If you register in the spring for fall classes, you will receive a bill over the summer. Payment is due by the first class meeting. If you register for spring classes during your fall semester, you will receive a bill as soon as we have the paperwork. Payment is due by the first class meeting. 4. ALL billing questions should be addressed to Audrey at the SCC Business Office on the Beatrice campus: or , apriefer@southeast.edu Students should keep in mind that you cannot register for any future SCC class nor receive a transcript if you have any outstanding bill at SCC. Students and parents/guardians need to also remember that bills can be sent to collection agencies if necessary. If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a course, official paperwork must be completed by SCC. Please discuss your decision with your high school counselor or principal. Ask that person to contact either Janet Claassen, Randy Hiatt or any of the regional SENCAP coordinators to get the paperwork completed. If a student drops a class before the first class meeting, a full refund of tuition and fees can be made. All students have until % of the class term to drop and receive a tuition refund. You or your counselor can obtain the date from Janet Claassen or Randy Hiatt. There will be no record of this course on the student transcript. After a class has met 12.5% of the time or more and less than 75% of the time, if a student needs to withdraw, a grade of W will be entered on his/her transcript with the class name and number. Once again, official paperwork needs to be completed. Have your school counselor or principal contact Janet Claassen or Randy Hiatt. Failure to attend class does not constitute a drop or withdrawal. Failure to contact one of the SCC team members to complete the appropriate paperwork could result in a grade being entered permanently on the student s transcript. A student who does not drop following the appropriate deadlines and procedures will still be responsible for all tuition and fees associated with that course. Page 7 of 18

8 Grading System At the beginning of a Concurrent Enrollment class, students should receive a syllabus and other information from the instructor as to grading policies and criteria for that class. Please review What it Means to Start a College Transcript. At the end of the course, grades are posted to WebAdvisor for student access. Grades are not mailed. The SCC Catalog states, Grades are posted to WebAdvisor within one week following the end of the term. Grades become part of the student s permanent record. It is the student s responsibility to review his/her grades for accuracy. If there is a question or disagreement with the grade, a student must contact the campus Registration and Records Office. Grade disputes must be resolved within 10 classroom days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays or holidays) after the start date of the next term. On the 11 th classroom day of the next term, the grade is considered to be permanent. Students can access their grades online with WebAdvisor using login ID and password. Contact SCC Student Services for more information. The SCC grading scale is listed here: CREDIT TRANSCRIPT KEY Grade Status Honor Points Description Percentage A+ Permanent 4.0 Excellent A Permanent B+ Permanent 3.5 Above Average B Permanent C+ Permanent 2.5 Average C Permanent D+ Permanent 1.5 Below Average D Permanent F Permanent 0.0 Failure Below 60 P Permanent ** Pass NP Permanent ** No Pass I Temporary ** Incomplete W Permanent ** Withdraw AU Permanent ** Audit No Credit PX ** Pass Exam CW ** Credit by Waiver **Not included in GPA Students should refer to the SCC Catalog for definitions of grades P, NP, I, W, AU, PX, CW. Page 8 of 18

9 Transfer Agreements SCC maintains special cooperative programs and transfer agreements with many colleges and universities. Any student who has successfully completed the courses identified in the articulated curriculum with an equivalent of a C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher and is admitted to a participating institution will be: 1. Granted standing comparable to current students who have completed the same number of equivalent credit courses toward an associate/baccalaureate level degree; and 2. Able to progress toward an associate/baccalaureate degree completion at a rate comparable to that of students who entered the associate/baccalaureate institution as first time freshmen. Every college and university has its own policies governing transferring credit. It is the responsibility of the student to check with the receiving institution regarding courses that may transfer from SCC. Transfer Equivalencies for Career Academy Courses Most of the courses offered through the SCC Career Academies (in the ESU2, ESU 3, ESU 5, and ESU 6) are transferable. Please remember that the receiving school determines transferability, and this list is subject to change. A quick reference to transfer guides is available at: BSAD 1050 Introduction to Business College of St. Mary, Dana College (in conjunction with BSAD 1010), Nebraska Wesleyan (as an elective), UNK, UNL (as a BSAD elective), Wayne State College BSAD 2520 Principles of Marketing Clarkson College, Doane College, Midland Lutheran, Nebraska Wesleyan, UNL BSAD 2540 Principles of Management Clarkson College, College of St. Mary, Doane College, Midland Lutheran, Nebraska Wesleyan, UNL ECED 1150 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Chadron State College (as an elective), College of St. Mary, Dana College, Midland Lutheran, UNK, UNL ECED 1120 Preschool Child Development AND ECED 1240 Preschool/School Age Practicum Chadron State College (with ECED 1230), Peru State College (as an elective), UNL CYAF 271 and 271L) EDUC 1110 Introduction to Professional Education College of St. Mary, Concordia University, Dana College, Doane College, Midland Lutheran, Peru State College, UNK, UNL (as an elective), Wayne State College (in conjunction with EDUC 1080) EDUC 2590 Instructional Technology Doane College, UNK, UNL Page 9 of 18

10 ENTR 1050 Introduction to Entrepreneurship UNL, UNO (for their Bachelor of Genera Studies degree) MEDA 1101 Medical Terminology 1I BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, Clarkson College, Dana College, Union College, UNL (in conjunction with MEDA 1201), UNMC (in conjunction with MEDA 1201) PSYC 2960 Life span Human Development UNL (PSYC Developmental Psychology 3.0 cr); most other four year colleges/universities; most nursing programs require this course; also required in many education programs. SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology Transferable to most four year institutions. Semester Hour to Quarter Hour Conversion Chart SCC Credit is earned in Quarter Credit hours even courses taken in a semester while you are in high school. Look at the list below. For example, a course from SCC that earns you 4.5 Quarter Hours (on the right) is equivalent to 3 Semester Hours (on the left) at institutions that use Semester Hours. SEMESTER QUARTER Page 10 of 18

11 Requesting an Official SCC Transcript Transcripts are issued only on written request of a student. A Request a Transcript form is available online at or students may provide the information below. Transcript Requests 1. SCC issues a transcript on written request by the student. a. The request must include the student s name (at the time of attendance), social security number, approximate dates of attendance, and signature, along with the address where the transcript is to be sent. b. Telephone requests will not be honored. c. SCC will accept FAX requests for transcripts but cannot return the transcript by FAX. d. Walk in (immediate) transcript service is available at a cost of $5 per request. 2. There is no charge for issuing a transcript (except walk in (immediate) transcript service at a cost of $5 per request.) However, SCC will not issue a transcript if the student or contracting agency responsible for payment of student tuition has financial obligations to the College. Please note: If you owe the College money, your transcript will not be released. 3. Transcripts may be picked up or mailed as requested after three (3) working days from the date of request. 4. The transcript request will be kept on file in the campus Registration and Records Office. 5. Official transcripts will bear the official seal of the College and be signed by the associate registrar or other appropriate official. Official transcripts directed to the student will be stamped "Issued to Student". All transcripts from an SCC Registration and Records Office are official transcripts. Beatrice Campus 4771 W. Scott Road Beatrice, NE FAX: Lincoln Campus 8800 O St. Lincoln, NE FAX: Milford Campus 600 State St. Milford, NE FAX: Page 11 of 18

12 College Classes Offered at Your High School Classes offered vary from school to school. See your counselor. Some of the classes offered around the SCC Area in the high schools are: American History I and II College Algebra Statistics General Biology Composition I and II Introduction to Psychology Life Span Human Development Principles of Accounting I Macroeconomics Introduction to Entrepreneurship Nursing Assistant Trigonometry Calculus I and II General Chemistry Introduction to Literature Introduction to Sociology Public Speaking Medical Terminology I and II Microeconomics Spanish Not every high school offers every course. Please note: some of these courses may have prerequisites or minimum required scores on an assessment test prior to registration. COMPASS, ACT and ASSET scores are used to determine placement. Online Classes Available from SCC This online course listing is subject to change based on sufficient enrollment. Contact one of the Concurrent Enrollment Team members or your high school counselor for a current list. First Semester SCC Course Name and Number Macroeconomics Composition I ECON2110, section HSW1 ENGL1010, section HSW1 Appropriate ACT or comparable COMPASS score required before registering College Algebra MATH1150, section HSW1 Appropriate ACT or comparable COMPASS score required before registering or a grade of B or better in Intermediate Algebra Medical Terminology I Note: This class is 2 quarter credits. MEDA1101, section HSW1 American Government Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Diversity in Society POLS1000, section HSW1 PSYC1810, section HSW1 SOCI1010, section HSW1 SOCI1020, section HSW1 Page 12 of 18

13 Second Semester SCC Course Name and Number Microeconomics ECON2120, section HSW2 Strongly recommended to complete Macroeconomics first Composition II Prerequisite: ENGL1010 ENGL1020, section HSW2 Introduction to Literature Prerequisite: ENGL1010 ENGL2100, section HSW2 Elementary Statistics MATH1180, section HSW2 Appropriate ACT or comparable COMPASS score required before registering or a grade of B or better in Intermediate Algebra Medical Terminology I MEDA1101, section HSW2 Note: This class is 2 quarter credits. Medical Terminology II MEDA1201, section HSW2 Note: This class is 3 quarter credits. Prerequisite: MEDA1101 American Government POLS1000, section HSW2 Life span Human Development PSYC2960, section HSW2 Prerequisite: PSYC1810 or SOCI1010 Introduction to Sociology Diversity in Society SOCI1010, section HSW2 SOCI1020, section HSW2 Fiber Optic Distance Learning Courses SCC offers courses to high schools through the Fiber Optic Distance Learning network. Please contact one of the Concurrent Enrollment team members or your high school counselor to see if there are courses at your high school. Page 13 of 18

14 About SCC Southeast Community College is a two year institution of higher education. The College s primary service area is comprised of 15 counties. SCC offers more than 50 Programs of Study, most technical in nature. Job placement is what makes SCC such a good choice. More than 90 percent of graduates continue to find employment or continue their education Programs of Study (B)= Beatrice, (L)= Lincoln, (M)= Milford =Entire program available online = Some classes online Academic Transfer (B,L, ) Agriculture Business & Management Technology (B) Architectural-Engineering Technology (M) Associate Degree Nursing (L, ) Auto Collision Repair Technology (M) Automotive Technology (L,M) Building Construction Technology (M) Business Administration (B,L,M, ) Chrysler (CAP)(M) Computer Aided Design Drafting (L) Computer Information Technology (L, ) Computer Programming Technology (M) Criminal Justice (B,L, ) Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech (M) Dental Assisting (L, ) Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Tech (M) Diesel Technology - Truck (M) Early Childhood Education (L, ) Electrical & Electromechanical Technology (M) Electrician Construction IBEW (M) Electronic Systems Technology (L,M) Energy Generation Operations (M, ) Fire Protection Technology (L) Food Service/Hospitality (L, ) Ford (ASSET) - (M) General Motors (ASEP) - (M) Graphic Design/Media Arts (L) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (M) Human Services (L, ) John Deere Tech (M) Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology (M) Long Term Care Administration (L, ) Machine Tool Technology (L,M) Major Appliance Professional Technology (M) Manufacturing Engineering Technology (M) Medical Assisting (L, ) Medical Laboratory Technology (L) Motorcycle, ATV & Personal Watercraft Technology (L) Nondestructive Testing Technology (M) Office Professional (B,L, ) Paramedic (L) Parts Marketing & Management (M) Pharmacy Technician* (B, ) Physical Therapist Assistant (L) Polysomnographic Technology (L, ) Practical Nursing* (B,L, ) Professional Truck Driver Training (L) Radiologic Technology (L, ) Respiratory Care (L, ) Surgical Technology (L, ) Welding Technology (L,M) *Clinicals must be completed at approved Nebraska sites or on campus. Page 14 of 18

15 SCC Course Planning Schedule for High Schools for For Fiber Optic, Online, Concurrent and Academy Classes *Refer to SCC Student Registration booklet for 10 week quarter classes* February, 2012 Preliminary fiber optic and online schedules mailed to schools. March 20, 2012 SCC Board sets tuition rate for March 30, 2012 April 13, 2012 May 11, 2012 June 1, 2012 August 20, 2012 September 4, 2012 September 19, 2012 Sept. 24 to Sept. 28, 2012 October 1, 2012 October 9, 2012 October 12, 2012 October 15, 2012 October 24, 2012 Updated course schedules, new tuition rate, and registration materials are mailed to schools Due date for schools to provide SCC with course enrollment numbers for fall in order to determine the number of faculty and sections needed. This includes ALL classes that students receive SCC credit for. Due date for schools to return ALL fall registrations and permission to enroll forms. Tuition statements will be mailed to students during summer. Academy tuition will be handled separately. No additional courses or sections will be added after this date. Fall semester fiber, online and Academy classes begin. All students need to be registered. Partnership (Concurrent / Dual Credit) classes begin when a school begins. Students need to have their textbooks before the first class. Last day to drop fall semester class with tuition refund. Last day to drop year long class with tuition refund. Academy college classes will not meet. Fall quarter classes begin. All students need to be registered. Students need to have their textbooks before the first class. Last day to drop a fall quarter class with tuition refund. Confirm Spring classes and mail registration information. Instructors: Mid term grades due for fall semester classes. Grades for ALL SCC students are reported. Last day for student to drop fall semester class and receive a grade of W. Page 15 of 18

16 November 5, 2012 November 9, 2012 November 16, 2012 December 13, 2012 January 7, 2013 January 14, 2013 January 14, 2013 January 22, 2013 January 28, 2013 February 10, 2013 February 15, 2013 February 2013 March 5, 2013 March 14, 2013 Instructors: Mid term grades due for fall quarter classes. Grades for ALL students in quarter classes are reported. Last day to drop with a W for fall quarter classes. Due date for schools to return spring registration and permission to enroll forms. Fiber optic and online classes that do not have adequate enrollment will be cancelled. Tuition statements will be mailed to students. Academy tuition will be handled separately. Last day of fall fiber optic, online and SCC Academy classes. Grades due. Grades will be posted online for student access. Instructors: Mid term grades due for year long classes. ALL Spring semester and Winter quarter classes begin. Any student who owes for fall will not be enrolled. All students need to be registered. Students need to have their textbooks before the first class. Last day for students to drop year long class and receive a grade of W. Last day to drop winter quarter classes with a refund. Last day to drop spring semester class with tuition refund. SCC/ school agreements for are due as well as requests for new concurrent classes. Instructors: Mid term grades due for winter quarter classes. Grades for ALL SCC students in quarter classes are reported. Last day to drop winter quarter classes with a W. Preliminary fiber and online schedules for mailed to schools. Instructors: Mid term grades due for all spring semester classes. Grades for ALL students will be reported. Last day to drop spring semester class with a W. March 2013 SCC Board sets tuition rate for March 19, 2013 March 20 29, 2013 Last day for winter quarter classes. Academy college classes will not meet. Page 16 of 18

17 March 29, 2013 April 12, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 10, 2013 Updated course schedules, new tuition rate and registration materials are mailed to schools. Due date for schools to provide SCC with course enrollment numbers for fall. Fiber optic and online classes that do not have adequate enrollment will be cancelled. Last day of spring fiber, online, and SCC Academy classes. Grades due. Grades will be posted online for student access. Due date for schools to return fall registrations and permission to enroll forms. Ordering Textbooks Unless your high school or your Career Academy has made other arrangements, it is the student s responsibility to order and pay for the correct textbook for his/her class. Contact the Lincoln Campus Bookstore with the Name of the Course, the Number of the Course and the Course Section Number. Textbooks ordered online can be mailed to you. Online orders: Telephone Lincoln Campus Bookstore: Limitations of Publication Information This publication should not be considered a contract between SCC and any prospective student. SCC s Board of Governors reserves the right to make changes in this publication during the life of the publication and without notice. SCC Board of Governors Kathy Boellstorff, Johnson; Robert J. Feit, Pickrell; James J. Garver, Lincoln; Helen E. Griffin, Lincoln; Ed C. Heiden, Sterling; Carl R. Humphrey, Waverly; Ruth M. Johnson, Lincoln; Dale Kruse, Beatrice; Terrence L. Kubicek, Lincoln; Lynn Schluckebier, Seward; Nancy A. Seim, Lincoln; Steve Ottmann, Faculty Representative, Lincoln (Jan. 2012) The SCC Mission... Southeast Community College values the opportunity to provide quality applied technology and academic educational opportunities for the students, businesses and communities of our district. To achieve that purpose, SCC will: Continue to value local governance Value and support diversity Be affordable and accessible Develop and maintain partnerships Provide responsive delivery systems Respond to emerging technology Promote continuous improvement Promote student learning through the provision of quality instruction, curriculum and appropriate facilities Embrace lifelong learning Maximize and utilize resources efficiently Page 17 of 18

18 Be accountable Encourage a positive environment Promote recruitment and retention Be communicative Be fiscally responsible Code of Ethics At Southeast Community College we aspire to Be Accountable and Show Respect for Others Be accountable. Accept responsibility for decisions, for the foreseeable consequences of action and inaction, and for setting an example for others. Remember the special obligation to lead by example, to safeguard and advance the integrity and reputation of the College as a whole. Demonstrate respect for human dignity, privacy, and the right to self determination for all people by being courteous, prompt and decent. Be Honest and Demonstrate Integrity Be truthful, sincere, and straightforward as well as honorable, upright, and courageous. Act with conviction. Pursue Excellence in Fulfilling Responsibilities and Job Duties Pursue excellence in all matters. In meeting personal and professional responsibilities, be diligent, reliable, industrious, and committed. Perform all tasks to the best of our ability, and develop and maintain a high degree of competence. Be well informed and well prepared. Be Kind and Compassionate Be dedicated to the ideas and principles that demonstrate the spirit of kindness and compassion. Give and share services with others while being trustworthy and fair in fulfilling commitments. Adhere to the Principles of Diversity Adhere to the principles of nondiscrimination and equality without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, religion, ancestry, veteran status, national origin or other factors prohibited by law or College policy. Be true to the equal treatment of individuals, including the tolerance for others and acceptance of diversity. Fulfillment of these ethical practices reflects on the promises we have made to ourselves, to our community and to Southeast Community College. Respectful of these promises, we are guided by this motto: Make each decision as if it were the one decision for which you would be remembered. Walter Burke, Texas Instruments Nondiscrimination Policy Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy It is the policy of Southeast Community College to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all admission, attendance, and employment matters to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors prohibited by law or College policy. Inquiries concerning the application of Southeast Community College s policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should be directed to the Vice President for Access/Equity/Diversity, SCC Area Office, 301 S. 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510, , FAX , or jsoto@southeast.edu. Declaración de política sobre equidad/antidiscriminación La política publica de Southeast Community College es de proveer equidad, y prohíbe discriminación, en todos asuntos referentes a la admisión, participación, y empleo contra toda persona por motivo de raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, origen nacional, ascendencia, condición de veterano, orientación sexual, incapacidad, u otros factores prohibidos por ley o política del Colegio. Preguntas relacionadas a la política sobre equidad/antidiscriminación de Southeast Community College deben dirigirse a: Vice President for Access/Equity/Diversity, SCC Area Office, 301 S 68 Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510, , FAX , o jsoto@southeast.edu. Page 18 of 18