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Administrative Policies
2016-2017 Catalog
Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act
{21U.S.C812} and as further defined by Regulations 21 CFR
1308.15 in the workplace). Behavior which violates this policy
will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with
campus policies and regulations (BP 5410). Persons who seek
information and/or resolution of alleged violations are directed
to the Vice President of Instruction & Student Services
(559) 325-5214 in room AC1-260, the Dean of Instruction
(559) 325-5264 or the Dean of Students (559) 325-5265, in
room AC2-235, or campus police at (559) 244-5911.
Academic Freedom
General Principles
The State Center Community College District is unequivocally
and unalterably committed to the principle of academic
freedom in its true sense which includes freedom to study,
freedom to learn and freedom to teach and provide educational
professional services to students.
Academic freedom encompasses the right of an instructor to
discuss pertinent subjects within his or her field of professional
competency in the classroom, consistent with course objectives,
and for counselors, librarians, and other academic employees
to provide appropriate student services within their fields
of professional competency and consistent with sound
educational principles.
Neither District officials nor outside individuals or groups may
interfere with or censure an academic employee because of the
employee’s proper treatment of pertinent subjects, or provision
of proper educational professional services to students is
precluded by the principle of academic freedom.
Faculty must, however, accept the responsibility that
accompanies academic freedom. The right to exercise any
liberty implies a duty to use it responsibly. Academic freedom
does not give faculty freedom to engage in indoctrination. Nor
can faculty invoke the principle of academic freedom to justify
non-professional conduct.
An essential point that pertains to academic freedom and
that must be considered in relation to subject matter or
to professional services to the student is the criterion of
suitability. The subject matter, material to be studied, or
educational professional services to the student must contribute
to the attainment of course objectives or achievement of an
educational principle.
The special interests of faculty or the opinion of a person
or persons in a class should not supersede the right of other
students to be protected against irrelevant or obscene materials
or presentations.
Textbook Selection
Each campus shall develop a procedure for the selection of
textbooks that recognizes the basic right and duty of the
faculty to be the primary agent in the process. Since students
in most instances must purchase books, the procedure should
take cognizance of the financial consideration that may be
imposed upon the student.
Public Forums
In keeping with the philosophy of intellectual freedom and
the responsibility of the Community College District for
services to its community, public forums presenting speakers
with varying points of view may be offered to the local
community as part of the educational program.
All proposals for special programs and projects, involving
requests for financial assistance from outside funding sources
such as governmental agencies, foundations or special
organizations, shall be presented to the Board of Trustees
for approval prior to the submission of a formal application
to such outside groups.
Academic Dishonesty
Students at Clovis Community College are entitled to the
best education that the college can make available to them,
and they, their instructors, and their fellow students share
the responsibility to ensure that this education is honestly
attained. Because cheating, plagiarism, and collusion in
dishonest activities erode the integrity of the college, each
student is expected to exert an entirely honest effort in all
academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty in any form is
a very serious offense and will incur serious consequences.
Cheating
Cheating is the act or attempted act of taking an examination
or performing an assigned, evaluated task in a fraudulent or
deceptive manner, such as having improper access to answers,
in an attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage.
Cheating may include, but is not limited to, copying from
another’s work, supplying one’s work to another, giving or
receiving copies of examinations without an instructor’s
permission, using or displaying notes or devices inappropriate
to the conditions of the examination, allowing someone other
than the officially enrolled student to represent the student,
or failing to disclose research results completely.