Subject:
Expulsion/Denial of Entry of Students to Class
Effective Date: 1-1-97
A faculty member may expel a student from a class or lab for the balance of that class or lab period if the student engages in behavior that is disruptive, refuses to obey a lawful directive of the faculty member is determined to be engaging in any form of academic dishonesty, or fails to comply with the published dress code or other rules of the college or for any of the reasons listed under the section Denial of Entry to Class which follows. If the student refuses to leave when requested, the faculty member is to call campus security personnel and have the student removed. Unless it should be necessary to protect himself or his students, the faculty member should not make any effort or threat to physically remove the student.
If the faculty member desires that the expulsion extend beyond that class period or that it be permanent (student dropped from class) the faculty member must make such request to the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the beginning of the next meeting of that class. If the Vice President of Academic Affairs concurs, the student is to be notified in writing of the period of his suspension or of his dismissal and notified of procedures by which he may appeal.
Denial of Entry to Class
A faculty member may deny a student entry to class for the following reasons:
2. The student is not in compliance with the published dress code of the college.
3. The student has been previously notified in writing by an appropriate member of the administration of his suspension or expulsion from the class.
4. The student appears to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
5. The student has in his possession any unlawful weapon (licensed law enforcement officers are excepted.)
6. The student's behavior indicates that he might be dangerous to himself or others in the class.
7. The student's name is on a list (approved by the president or by a vice president of the college or by an off-campus director) of students to be denied admission to class because of a delinquent account or other reason.
Authority to Issue Order Denying Students Admission to Class
Except as outlined above, only the president, vice presidents and campus directors may authorize any order or request to deny students admission to class. All notices shall carry the name of the person authorized to deny admission.
Subject:
Inclement Weather
Effective Date: 11-1-96
Definition: Inclement weather generally refers to cold and icy or other hazardous conditions severe enough to make it impractical or dangerous to hold classes or require employees to report for duty.
Decision Process and Principles
Decisions to close parts or all of college operations will be made as soon as practical in order to give students and employees sufficient notice of closure. The goal of early notice will be balanced against the risk of making a premature decision to close that subsequently might prove to have been unnecessary. Decision on and the timing of closing for different campuses may not be the same. The major consideration will be the safety of all students and employees. Secondary consideration will be given to limiting any negative impact on the education process.
The President of the college will make decisions relative to the closure of the college. Insofar as practical, he will seek weather and road information from area sources and consider the announced or contemplated closing by other area institutions and agencies. He will also consult with appropriate college staff to determine any special circumstances or impact a closure would have on college programs and activities, e.g., night, weekend, and off-campus classes, athletic events, testing, conferences and other special events.
At the discretion of the President, and after consultation, the Vice President of the Brazos County Campuses may be assigned the task of making closure decisions for Brazos County. In the absence of the President, the Executive Vice President will make closure decisions after consulting with other appropriate staff.
Distribution of Inclement Weather Decision:
Brenham Campus and Off-Campus Teaching Sites
b. Distribution of inclement weather decisions to the public will be made by the Director of Public Information. Notification will be made from a standard list of local media outlets to be compiled for this purpose.
b. Distribution of inclement weather decisions to the public will be made by the Vice President Brazos County Campuses. Notifications will be made from a standard list of local media outlets to be compiled for this purpose.
When the decision is made to dismiss classes and not require some or all groups of employees to work, those employees will not be required to make-up the work missed. Employees required to work during inclement weather will be considered to be fulfilling normal duties and hours. Employees who are required to work, but fail to report because of hazardous roads or other conditions, may elect to make up the time or use personal leave or vacation time for work missed. If time is not made up or leave or vacation time is not available, the employee must forfeit pay.
Employees Responsibilities in the Event of Closures
b. Full-time 12 month administrators and other contract and classified staff may or may not be required to work when classes are cancelled. Work missed when the decision is made to close will not be required to be made up.
c. 9, 10, 11 and 12 month hourly employees paid on a salaried basis may or may not be required to work when classes are cancelled. Work missed when the decision is made to close will not be required to be made up.
d. Full-time and part-time 9, 10, 11 & 12 month hourly employees paid on an hourly basis may or may not be required to work when classes are cancelled. Wages will be paid only for hours worked.
e. Student employees will be paid only for hours actually worked.
When the President makes a decision to have classes and/or directs employees to report to work, it is the policy and expectation of the college that each employee and student has the individual right and responsibility to determine whether he or she can safely drive to the college. Employees who make a determination not to report to work shall come under the provisions of the Make-Up Policy section of this policy. Students who miss class are responsible for making arrangements with their instructors for any work missed.