Student Handbook

Affirmative Action Policy

Under Executive Order 11246, as amended, an educational institution must have a written Affirmative Action Plan, documenting good faith efforts to end discriminatory practices in employment. Copies of Louisiana Delta Community College’s Affirmative Action Plan are available by request from Human Resources at (318) 345-9187 or hr@ladelta.edu. Several other types of federal legislation that prohibit discrimination also cover the College. Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Title VI prohibits discrimination against students or others on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. Title VII is the most comprehensive federal employment law and was extended in 1972 to cover educational institutions, both public and private. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This includes many areas, for example, admissions, recruitment, financial aid, housing, athletics, student organizations, and employment of faculty, staff, and students. Sexual harassment is prohibited under Title IX. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These laws, which prohibit discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, apply to admissions policies and hiring practices, and require removal of barriers, program accessibility, and reasonable accommodations to allow equal opportunity to disabled students, faculty, and staff. Those seeking academic or program accommodations because of a disability should contact the Office of Counseling and Disability Services at (318) 345-9152.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended. This Act prohibits discrimination in salaries (including almost all fringe benefits) on the basis of gender. Inquiries concerning the applications of all federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination, including sexual harassment, should be directed to the Dean of Student Success Services/Title IX Coordinator located in the Louisiana Purchase Building, Monroe Campus, Suite 144, by phone at 318-345-9145 or athomas@ladelta.edu.

Alcohol and Drug Statement

The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) requires the College to certify to the Department of Education that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees.

This program must include the following:

• Standards of conduct concerning the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs, and the illegal use of alcohol by students and employees on College property or at any College activity
• Description of legal sanctions
• Clear statement of the College’s sanctions for violations
• Description of any drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation services; 5. Description of the health risks associated with use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol.

The information below follows the requirements of the Act.

It is unlawful to possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs on LDCC property or at any College-sponsored event. Alcohol and drug use is a major issue in the community and on college campuses. Alcohol and drugs can seriously damage physical and mental health, as well as jeopardize personal and public safety. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption may lead to physical abuse, date rape, auto accidents, violence, and other behaviors which lead to self-destruction.

The College abides by all state, federal, and local laws pertaining to alcohol and will enforce underage drinking laws. LDCC policy prohibits the consumption, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or other drugs in or on any College property or while participating in any College-sponsored trip or activity. All state, local, and federal laws are enforced and may result in disciplinary action by the College as well as criminal prosecution. Violation of the underage drinking laws will be enforced.

The College provides drug awareness seminars throughout the year as well as referral services to students, faculty, and staff who seek help with substance abuse problems.

LDCC is a drug and alcohol-free campus and recognizes that drug and alcohol abuse is a major societal concern and problem. Such abuse leads to health problems, decreased productivity, crime and general weakening of our nation’s social fabric. Alcohol and drug abuse is especially destructive to education and learning, inhibiting educational, social and interpersonal development. It is the purpose of this policy to establish a comprehensive program to address the abuse of alcohol and drugs.

The following conduct is prohibited:

• The use, consumption, possession, manufacture, furnishing, sale and/or distribution of illicit drugs, narcotics or other controlled substances, including marijuana.
• The use, possession, manufacture, purchase, sale, furnishing and/or distribution of drug paraphernalia.
• The use, consumption, possession, manufacture, purchase, sale, furnishing, and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages on College property, or at any of its activities, except as expressly permitted by College regulations and the law.
• The use, consumption, possession and/or purchase of alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age.
• Operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
• Public intoxication on College property.
• Furnishing, serving and/or otherwise providing alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. College Sanctions

Students who violate the provision violates the College’s Code of Student Conduct and will be subject to sanctions, which could include criminal prosecution, suspension and/ or expulsion.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention:

Area programs available for drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, or support services can be located by contacting the Office of Student Counseling and Disability Services, located in Office 155 on the Monroe campus or by calling 318-345-9152. Additionally, informational literature is available as well as various educational activities are provided annually to increase student’s awareness of alcohol and other drug related problems.

Career Services

LDCC Office of Career Services is committed to providing free career counseling services and offers a holistic approach to serving students by involving Campus Directors, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinators, and support services offices in planning and administering services to students. Career Services resources assist students in exploring and defining their career options. Career Coach, a website for career development, is available for students to complete career assessments and identify career goals. Handshake is a Career Services Platform that students, alumni, and employers can utilize when they sign up for the service. Once registered, students receive valuable career-centered advice, career podcasts, access to building a career portfolio and resume, and access to employer placement by applying for open job postings online. Employers have access to student resumes and the ability to post their organization’s employment positions on the Handshake site. This may further give students chances of securing employment.

In addition, students and alumni can find help with the job search process through workshops, job placement support, LDCC Career Services webpage, and annual Career Fairs. Students on all campuses have consistent access to the Office of Career Services processes through direct and online support.

Cell Phones

Cell phones must be set on vibrate or turned off while students are in the classrooms. In an emergency situation, the instructor may give a student permission to use a cell phone.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) is the landmark federal law originally known as the Campus Security Act. This act requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. The LDCC Police Department provides the Annual Security Report/Fire Safety Report, and the report is furnished to both current and prospective students/employees as part of the College’s commitment to the safety and well-being of the LDCC community. The Annual Security Report/Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings, on property owned/controlled by the Louisiana Delta Community College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies addressing sexual assault, and other matters. The Annual Security Report/Fire Safety Report is updated each year.

Communication Procedures for Students

LDCCstudent e-mails shall be the College’s official means of communication with all students. The College also retains the right to send official correspondence via traditional methods.

All enrolled students will be assigned an official Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) e-mail account. Official college communications shall be sent to their individual e-mail account, including, but not limited to, announcements of college-related activities, and student services notifications (student activities, student workshops, financial aid notifications, etc.) and actions (notification of probation, suspension, disciplinary actions, etc.)

Student Obligations:

• This method of communication places certain obligations on each student.
• Students understand they have a college e-mail account by attending LDCC.
• Students shall responsibly manage their e-mail account in a frequent and consistent basis (i.e. archiving attachments, deleting old messages, and reviewing new messages, etc.)
• Students understand that the College may supplement electronic communication with traditional mail.
• Students are expressly forbidden from soliciting and receiving e-mails containing pornography or any other illicit materials. Violations will result in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and will be subject to disciplinary actions, including possible suspension or expulsion from the College.

College Obligations:

This method of communication places certain obligations on the College and employees.

• The College will never lease or sell a student e-mail address to any advertisers and will take a pro-active approach to blocking unsolicited-bulk e-mail messages that could clutter a student’s e-mail account.
• The College will provide access to computers with Internet capabilities on campus (e.g. open computer labs)

Forwarding of E-mail

The college will not automatically send or forward e-mail messages to non-college accounts. However, students can merge their LDCC emails with their personal emails. Students can go to Student Success Services on each campus for assistance.

Management of Student Accounts

The Information Technology Department is responsible for the establishment of the student e-mail accounts. Accounts will be provided with 30mg of storage space per students. Accounts will be active if a student is enrolled at LDCC. When students are within 90% of their mailbox quota, they will receive a message notifying then that their mailbox is almost full.

Examples of Appropriate Student Wide Distribution

• Communicating student information from the Student Success Services Offices;
• Notification concerning students’ change of course schedules (drop/adds) general petitions and withdrawals;
• Notification of cancellation of registration;
• Academic Department information such as class changes, registration issues, new courses and events;
• New student information about academic support services and academic policies and procedures;
• Payment deadlines and other business office/cashier information;
• Surveys

Privacy of E-mail

LDCC uses various methods to protect the security of its computers and network resources and its users’ accounts.

Complaints

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. “Education records” are “those records, files, documents, and other materials which 1) contain information directly related to a student; and 2) are maintained by an educational institution” as per 20 U.S.C. §1232g(a)(4)(A); 34 CFR § 99.3. FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA allows the college to disclose education records or personally identifiable information with the written consent of the student.

Counseling and Disability Services

Counseling Services

Personal counseling services are offered to LDCC students to realize, develop, and fulfill their personal potential which will allow for maximum benefit of their college experience. Confidential and individual counseling appointments are available for students to help manage the challenges of college life, including balancing personal and academic responsibilities. Students may present for counseling to address concerns such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, stress, self-esteem, eating and body image, grief and loss, issues about sexuality, and relationship issues. The goal of counseling services at LDCC is to promote the overall educational programs by helping students strengthen communication skills, establish goals, and adjust to their academic and social environment. Students are asked to make an appointment by calling 318-345-9152 or sending an email to counseling@ladelta.edu to schedule an in-person counseling session or a virtual counseling session.

Classroom visits, workshops, and seminars are offered annually including topics such as stress management, sexual assault awareness, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, breast cancer awareness, and healthy relationships.

Disability Services

Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) strives to serve students with disabilities through compliance with Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. These laws mandate that postsecondary institutions provide equal access to programs and services for students with disabilities without creating changes to the essential elements of the curriculum. While students with disabilities are expected to meet our institution’s academic standards, they are given the opportunity to fulfill learner outcomes in alternative ways. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to, testing accommodations (i.e., tests read aloud, extended time), sign-language interpreters, relocation of inaccessible classrooms, permission to record lectures and notetaking assistance.

LDCC students requesting reasonable accommodations must self-identify with the Office of Student Counseling and Disability Services, a department located within the Department of Student Success Services. Students can call 318-345-9152 or send an email to counseling@ladelta.edu to schedule an appointment or for additional information. LDCC provides reasonable accommodations and services to ensure access to qualified students with disabilities who self-identify for services. The requested academic adjustments and auxiliary aids must relate directly to the disability and the relationship must be documented in the student’s medical or psychological reports.

Students must complete an Application for Services Form, which is located on the College’s website, and provide documentation of the disability to initiate disability services.

Each student’s request is reviewed case-by-case to ensure individual needs are met. Also, students requesting accommodations must complete a Semester Accommodation Request Form on the College’s website to renew academic adjustments and auxiliary aids each semester. Campus Directors or their designated representatives at each campus site will notify the Director of Disability Services, who will travel to the campus to meet with the student seeking assistance through Disability Services. Faculty and staff are also welcome to make referrals for students.

Hazing Policy

In accordance with LDCC Policy SS_109 and Louisiana Revised Statute 17.1801, hazing is prohibited on the Louisiana Delta Community College campus and campus sites.

For a definition of hazing and what activities it may include, please refer to LDCC Policy SS_007.0. Additionally, this policy advises any violation of this policy, including knowledge of and failure to report, may result in expulsion in the case of students, termination in the case of employees, and a suspension of activities for a minimum of one academic year of any student organization that participates in hazing.

If you believe hazing has occurred or is ongoing, file a report online on the LDCC website or contact the Dean of Student Success Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Campus Director, or Campus Police to make a report.

Identification Cards

Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC)students must obtain a College Identification Card. Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC)students must obtain a College Identification Card. The LDCC Identification card will identify you as a student of the College to facilitate the college community’s safety, academic integrity, and security.

LDCC students are required to obtain college identification cards. Information about obtaining identification cards is given during pre-registration activities.

Cards must be shown when requested by college staff. Identification cards are non-transferable, and students who misuse these cards are subject to disciplinary action. If an identification card is lost, it must be reported to Library Services to be replaced. Student Photo Identification Cards are valid only while students are active registered students of the College.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Louisiana Delta Community College is committed to providing educational opportunities to all students and employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of their economic or social status. It will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, or any legally protected class. The Office of Counseling and Disability has been designated to coordinate efforts to comply with all laws and regulations applicable to qualified disabled individuals as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries concerning the application of all federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination should be directed to Human Resources at (318) 345-9187 or hr@ladelta.edu.

Notice of Application

The rules, policies, and information presented in this Student Handbook apply to all LDCC students enrolled in any educational program on any of LDCC’campus and sites. All rules, policies, and information presented in this Student Handbook remain in effect and are applicable during official or unofficial breaks, closings, modified calendars, or College holidays.

Notifications and Disclosures Student Handbook

The Student Handbook provides important information on institution policies, procedures, services, and programs. Every effort has been made to provide current and accurate information in this publication; however, all information contained in this Student Handbook is subject to continuous review and evaluation. As such, the college reserves the right to alter any or all information contained in this Student Handbook at any time. Please be reminded that the rules, policies, and information presented in this Student Handbook remain in effect and are applicable during official or unofficial breaks, closings, modified calendars, or college holidays.

Student Retention and Engagement Services

LDCC Office of Retention Services is committed to supporting students and helping them persist to graduation. This is accomplished by assisting students in securing community resources, tutoring resources, degree planning, and referrals to campus resources and support services. The Office of Retention also monitors students’ academic progress and coordinates activities with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinators that will foster academic and technical student success. Student Retention and Engagement is ready to serve students with general success strategies that lead to completing their educational goals.

Office of Student Activities

Welcome to the Office of Student Activities

The Office of Student Activities (OSA) supports students in successfully navigating the college experience. OSA provides an environment for student collaboration, leadership opportunities, and involvement through programmatic experiences, shared governance, and student organizations. The office’s goal is to advocate for and empower students by promoting intercultural understanding and preparing them to positively impact their communities.

Search and Seizure

Lockers and desks are the property of LDCC campuses and are loaned to students to attain an education. As the property of the College, they are subject to search for contraband at any time, based on the reasonable belief of Campus Security that said lockers and desks may contain material that is not allowed on the College campus. Having a toolbox and operating a motor vehicle on campus are privileges granted to students. The granting of these privileges is conditioned upon the agreement that Campus Security may search these articles if the student is suspected of having contraband materials such as weapons, illegal substances or drugs, alcoholic beverages, or other similar materials. Local law enforcement authorities may be included in this process if Campus Security determines a need for such involvement.

Student Concern Procedure

Policy

LDCC will provide students with a fair and efficient process for presenting and resolving concerns arising from their academic and non-academic interactions with faculty, staff, and students.

Purpose

The College takes concerns raised seriously. It recognizes the right of any student to raise a concern or make a complaint and will work to resolve that concern or complaint openly and fairly.

These procedures apply to concerns not addressed in the student handbook, Code of Student Conduct, or other policies in place.

Non-Academic

1. Students who wish to file a non-academic concern must direct the concern in writing to the Department of Student Success Services or the Campus Director at their campus. Concerns can be submitted by completing the student concern form on LDCC’s website.
   ​Procedures:
   1. The Dean of Student Success Services or Campus Directors will investigate the incident/concern, determine a resolution, and respond in writing to the student within ten working days.
   2. If the student does not agree with the response, he/she may appeal the decision to the Dean of Enrollment Services, who makes the final decision, within ten working days.

Academic

Procedures:

1. Academic policy AA112 governs student appeals associated with final grades.
2. Students who wish to file an academic concern about faculty should contact the faculty member involved to reach an informal solution.
3. If the concern is not resolved, the student may elect to schedule an appointment with the faculty member’s Academic Supervisor or file an official written grievance using the LDCC’s electronic grievance form. If no solution is found at the faculty, departmental, and Division Chair levels, the student may appeal within ten working days to the Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Services, who makes the final decision.
   1. Students have the right to appeal decisions within the school of discipline supervisory hierarchy up to the Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Services, the final authority.

Written concerns are kept in the Department of Student Services on each campus or in electronic format through the student conduct software.

Student Life

Monroe Campus

• Amphitheater: Concerts, theatrical performances, Fall Welcome Week, Knightsfest Spring Activities, and other events are held there.
• Clubs and Organizations: A number of chartered student organizations are available to students. All College policies and procedures and the Code of Student Conduct will be followed while participating in any student activity, club, or organization. Student clubs and organizations are open to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, qualified disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
• LDCC Career Clothing Closet: LDCC provides the Shine Like Knight Clothing closet to support students offering free professional clothing to students.
• LDCC’s Children’s Lab School: The Monroe campus houses a Children’s Lab School that is open to children ages 3 and 4 years old. Applications are available at the operator’s desk or contact Ms. Sandee Clawson: (318) 345-9159 sclawson@ladelta.edu
• LDCC Promise Pantry: LDCC provides a food pantry to students and the campus community, promising nourishment and hope through non-perishable necessities.
• Student Commons Area: The LDCC campus and each college site offer a designated student lounge area with wireless Internet access where students can relax, study, watch TV, or just hang out with friends. Study tables, cell phone charging stations, snack machines, and microwaves are available.
• Student Government Association: The Student Government Association (SGA) is elected to represent and execute the student will and promote all students’ general welfare. Through the SGA, students are encouraged to provide input into the college’s decision-making process.
• Campus Housing: LDCC does not offer on-campus housing at this time.

College Sites

LDCC’s community campus sites offer students co-curricular learning opportunities through various activities and events held throughout the year, such as FallWelcome Week, Knightsfest Spring Activities, SGA-sponsored Black History, Veterans Day Programs, Voter Registration Drives, and more. Campus sites have Student Government Association Senators who represent the interests of LDCC community campus students. Each campus site offers a designated student lounge, study tables, snack machines, and microwaves.

Student Records Restricting/Releasing Education Records

A student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is as follows:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington DC 20202-4605

Title IX

Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs and activities that it operates, including but not limited to admissions, financial aid, housing, facilities, scholastic, intercollegiate, club, and intramural athletics. Colleges and Universities are prohibited from doing so by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations, 34 CFR Part 106. The College’s nondiscrimination policy extends to admission, employment, and other programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 may be sent to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.

LDCC is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment and other benefits, programs, and activities free from gender-based discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The College prohibits all Gender-Based discrimination and Sexual Misconduct (including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking). LDCC has adopted policies and procedures to comply with the federal and state requirements related to the Title IX Act, the VAWA Act, and the SaVE Act. The College has also adopted a Sexual Misconduct Policy.

All campus community members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The College will take prompt and equitable action to eliminate Gender-Based or Sexual Misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. The College will conduct ongoing prevention, awareness, and training programs for Employees and Students to facilitate and ensure sexual misconduct compliance. Complaints or reports of sexual misconduct should be submitted to Dr. Alvina C. Thomas, Dean of Student Success Services/Title IX Coordinator, located in the Louisiana Purchase Building, Monroe Campus, Suite 144, by phone at 318-345-9145 or athomas@ladelta.edu. Sexual misconduct grievances can also be submitted to:

• Ms. Meltida Wilson, Student Services Coordinator & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Room 223, West Monroe Campus, 318-397-6102, meltidawilson@ladelta.edu. · Campuses: Jonesboro, Ruston, and West Monroe
• Dr. Debra Jackson, Associate Professor & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Winnsboro Campus, 318-367-6230, debrajackson8@ladelta.edu. Campuses: Lake Providence, Tallulah, and Winnsboro

Tobacco-Free Campus

All buildings of Louisiana Delta Community College are smoke-free and tobacco-free. Smoking, chewing, snorting, and/or any use of tobacco products or tobacco “like” products (such as e-cigarettes) by employees, students, and visitors is prohibited in buildings and on the college grounds. Students who violate the LDCC Tobacco Policy are subject to sanctions based on the College’s Code of Student Conduct.

Animals on Campus

Louisiana Delta Community College follows the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to utilize a service animal on campus. A service animal is trained to assist people with disabilities in daily activities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as “a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. The dog must be trained to take specific action to assist the disabled person.” Students, faculty, or staff members who plan to utilize a service animal must contact the Office of Enrollment Services, Director: Student Counseling & Disability Services, to register the service animal. No other animals are allowed on LDCC property.

Visitors in Classroom

To maintain an academic environment conducive to the well-being of all students, Louisiana Delta Community College prohibits visitors to academic areas without prior approval from the instructor or Vice-Chancellor. These areas include but are not limited to classrooms, laboratories, and learning resource centers. Only students registered for the course are allowed in the classroom or laboratory when the class is in session unless prior approval is gained. In addition, children should be supervised in all campus areas and always be under an adult’s careful supervision. This serves to protect children and eliminates distractions for other students. All campus visitors are subject to the standards of behavior found in the LDCC Student Code of Conduct.

Weapons

Louisiana Delta Community College is a firearms-free campus. Possessing firearms, explosives, knives, weapons, or any item that may be construed as such is expressly prohibited on all College campuses. Possessing such weapons may result in disciplinary action based on the College’s Code of Student Conduct. These actions may include dismissal from the College and criminal prosecution. There are some limited exceptions to this policy; for example, certified and licensed law enforcement personnel are authorized to carry a firearm, and select students attending lawenforcement training classes are approved to carry a firearm by the administrators of those training sessions.

Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Code of Student Conduct (Code) and Student Rights and Responsibilities aims to support a safe, healthy, and inclusive college community conducive to learning where students act with honesty, integrity, civility, and respect for themselves and others. Any behavior that interferes with these goals may violate the Code of Student Conduct.

This Code applies to all LDCC Community College students, campus instructional sites, adult education, and workforce programs. Students taking courses, attending classes, or enrolled in academic programs are governed by the Code of Student Conduct and Student Rights and Responsibilities. 

Louisiana Delta Community College expects students to maintain standards of personal integrity in harmony with its educational goals, be responsible for their actions, observe national, state, and local laws and college regulations, and respect other people’s rights, privileges, and property.

Section One- Academic Misconduct

Although all academic misconduct is wrong, premeditated acts of academic misconduct represent a greater threat to the integrity of the College than unpremeditated acts of academic misconduct. Louisiana Delta Community College establishes the following definitions and distinctions between the two types of academic misconduct.

1.01 Types of Academic Misconduct

1.01:01 Unpremeditated academic misconduct is an act of academic misconduct taken without advance contemplation, prior determination, or planning, or full understanding that the act is considered academic misconduct: e.g., on the spur-of-the-moment; seizing the opportunity to cheat; collaboration to a greater degree than is permitted in a situation; careless or incomplete documentation of sources and references.

1.01:02 Premeditated academic misconduct is an act of academic misconduct which grows out of advance contemplation or meditation, prior deliberation, or planning which may include the preparation of a written plan or notes. Although prior thought and planning is requisite to premeditation, the prior thought and planning need not exist for any period of time before it is carried into effect.

1.02 Categories of Academic Misconduct

1.02:01 Cheating is the intentional use of inappropriate and unauthorized assistance, information, materials, or study aids in any academic exercise; and includes multiple submissions of the same or part of the same work to different instructors for different assignments in the same semester or in a different semester. Cheating includes but is not limited to, the use of unauthorized assistance (e.g. collaboration with peers or artificial intelligence platforms and applications like AI chatbots ChatGPT and GPT-4), information, or materials on tests, homework, quizzes, papers, projects, and all other academic assignments. Attempting to pass off work created by artificial intelligence (AI) sources as original constitutes cheating unless AI sources are specifically authorized by the instructor for an assignment. Additionally, the act of conspiracy for the purpose of defrauding also constitutes cheating.

1.02:02 Fabrication is the misrepresentation of a signature or a document as original (authentic) and includes the fabrication of any part of an individual or group academic assignment; or of official documents of the College or outside agencies, including drop/add slips, excused absence slips, and medical documentation. Fabrication also includes making up or changing data or results, relying on someone else’s results in experiments or laboratory assignments, or collaborating with artificial intelligence (AI) sources without authorization by the instructor. Citing sources that have not been used or consulted is also an offense.

1.02:03 Plagiarism constitutes using another person’s ideas, words, data, arguments, or sentence structure in any academic assignment as the student’s own without proper documentation or citation. Unauthorized collaboration with artificial intelligence chatbots or other AI composition software also constitutes plagiarism.

1.02:04 Misrepresentation is intentionally presenting oneself as someone else or intentionally representing the condition or the situation as more or less than what it actually is to gain credit or special concessions on individual or group academic work, including make-up tests, projects, and class assignments.

1.02:05 Violation of class rules is the intentional failure to follow the rules of each individual class concerning academic assignments and class behavior as referenced in the course syllabus.

1.02:06 Complicity is the willingness to involve others in any academic misconduct.

1.02:07 Software Fraud is the unlawful downloading and copying of computer software used in the creation of academic work.

1.02:08 Multiple submissions of work involve handing in academic work that was done previously by the student for another class, or by someone else.

1.03 Academic Offenses and Sanctions

The instructor reserves the right to levy the following sanctions which are dependent on the frequency and gravity of the alleged offense:

1.03:01 Reduced grade for the assignment

1.03:02 Failing grade for the assignment

1.03:03  Reduced final grade for the course

1.03:04  Failing grade for the course

The following sanctions may be levied against the student by the Academic Division Chair or the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. If the offense warrants the following disciplinary actions, instructor consultation with the appropriate academic supervisor is required:

1.03:05 Referral for counseling

1.04:06 Referral for counseling

1.04:07 Suspension from the College

1.04:08 Expulsion from the College

1.04 Due Process for Academic Misconduct and Student Appeals

1.04:01 The faculty member will notify the student in writing of the academic misconduct charges, a description of the evidence, and the disciplinary sanction. An email will suffice as written correspondence. If the penalty resides with an authority higher than the instructor, then the faculty member will confer with the Division Chair/Program Director and then communicate the intended sanction with the student.

1.04:02 Students who not agree with the charges and/or sanctions may appeal in writing to the appropriate Division Chair/Program Director within (5) calendar days of the date of the notification. While an appeal is in progress, the student is permitted to continue active participation in the course as long as the student remains compliant to the Code of Student Conduct.

1.04:03 Division Chairs/Program Directors may meet with the student and/or faculty member to discuss the evidence and disciplinary sanctions. Division Chairs/ Program Directors must respond, in writing, to the student and instructor within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. The response will communicate the conditions for either granting or denying the student’s appeal.

1.04:04 Students who do not agree with the charges and/or sanctions as decided by the Division Chair/Program Director may appeal to the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Appeals to the VCAA must be submitted in writing within five (5) calendar days of notification from the Division Chair/Program Director that the appeal had been denied. The Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs must respond, in writing, with a decision regarding the student’s appeal within ten (10) calendar days of receipt. The student, faculty member, and Division Chair/Program Director will be included on the correspondence. The Vice Chancellor’s decision will be final and binding.

Section Two- Acts of Misconduct Other than Academic

2.01

2.01:01 Failure to comply with behavioral standards of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and Louisiana Delta Community College, as well as abide by local, state and federal laws.

2.01:02 Violation of the rights of individuals as established in the United States and Louisiana Constitutions.

2.01:03 Harassing conduct of any kind, including acts based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, etc.

2.01:04 Stalking, that is, the repeated following or harassing of another person accompanied by the making of a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of death or serious injury.

2.01:05 Cyberstalking, that is, use of electronic mail or electronic communication of any words or language threatening to inflict bodily harm, physical injury to the property of, or extortion of money or other things of value to any person or the person’s family or dependents; use of electronic mail or electronic communication to threaten, terrifying, or harass any person; use of electronic mail or electronic communication to make false statements to any person or the person’s family or dependents with the intent to threaten, terrify, or harass.

2.01:06 Bullying, that is, severe or repeated use by one or more individuals of written, verbal, or electronic communication, or a physical act or gesture or exclusion directed at another individual. Bullying may cause physical or emotional harm, may create a hostile environment, may infringe on an individual’s rights, and/ or may disrupt the campus environment.

2.01:07 Physical abuse or threat thereof, including acts of intimidation against any person or persons, or other conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any such person or persons, including hazing, domestic violence, or offensive touching.

2.01:08 Sexual offenses, including offensive touching (sexual battery), nonconsensual intercourse (rape), and intercourse with a person who is not capable of giving consent due to some form of intoxication or who is otherwise incapable of giving consent, and performing sexual acts to self on college property, college activities and events on or off-campus.

2.01:09 Unauthorized entry or use of College facilities or any violation of College rules regarding the use of College property. Unauthorized use, access to, manipulation of, tampering with or duplication of any College computer hardware, software programs, and/or associated documentation including, but not limited to, telecommunications equipment, computer equipment, etc.

2.01:10 Using the College’s computing resources for personal or financial gain; allowing non-college personnel access to computing resources on campus; displaying obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text in use of the College’s computers; or modifying or copying records or data belonging to the College.

2.01:11 Vandalism, malicious destruction, damage, defacing, misuse, or abuse of College, public, or private property, including library materials, computer equipment and software, vending/games machines, and vehicles.

2.01:12 Setting a fire on campus or campus-related premises or setting the fire alarm without proper authority.

2.01:13 The intentional making of a false report of a bomb, fire, or other emergency.

2.01:14 Failure to comply with fire or safety procedures (including failure to evacuate for fire drills and weather alarms) whenever the alarm sounds.

2.01:15 Falsification of academic records, identification cards, financial aid records, academic forgery, altering official academic documents, misusing College documents, or withholding information relating to admission, transfer credits, financial aid, academic status, records, etc (refers to academic transcripts).

2.01:16 Failure to answer a College summons or to appear for a discipline hearing as notified by College officials.

2.01:17 Failure to meet any College-related financial obligation. Passing worthless checks or counterfeit money or transactions in order to fulfill financial obligations.

2.01:18 Participation in any group demonstration, sit-in, or disorderly conduct which disturbs the orderly activities and processes of the College.

2.01:19 Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage in any form on campus or while participating in a College activity or on a College-sponsored trip.

2.01:20 The possession of a firearm, explosives, knives or weapons or any item that may be construed as such by a student or non-student on school property, at school-sponsored functions. This includes ammunition, fireworks, or other dangerous substances or materials of any kind.

2.01:21 Unauthorized or illegal possession, use, sale, or transportation of narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana, or other illegal drugs on campus or while on a College-sponsored event or trip.

2.01:22 Personal conduct which does not comply with socially accepted behavior in the academic community (includes but is not limited to: engaging in drunkenness, use of profanity, disorderly conduct, lewd, indecent, or obscene gestures or conduct, etc.) on or off-campus.

2.01:23 Disturbing the peace by unreasonable loud noise or behavior and or disruptive and disorderly behavior.

2.01:24 Convicted of a felony.

2.01:25 Formally charged by civil authorities with the commission of a felony of such nature that the student’s presence at the College is potentially dangerous to the health, safety, and educational environment of the College community.

2.01:26 When there is strong convincing evidence that the student against whom civil authorities have brought charges or imposed penalties has committed a felony of such nature that the student’s continued presence at the College is potentially dangerous to the health, safety, and educational environment of the College community.

2.01:27 Smoking in College facilities. All buildings of LDCC are smoke-free and tobacco-free. Smoking, chewing, snorting and/or any use of tobacco products or tobacco “like products (such as e-cigarettes) are prohibited in buildings and on the college grounds.

2.01:28 Gambling of any type.

2.01:29 Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or college-authorized activities or events. Severe or repeated disruption of class/lab activities.

2.01:30 Disobedience to lawful order or directive from campus police, an instructor in the classroom, and/or insubordination or disrespect to an instructor and/or administrator when they are functioning in their official capacity.

2.01:31 Disrespect or inappropriate behavior at any time when dealing with students, College employees, and/or the general public. This includes various degrees of obscenities and profanities, e-mails, text messaging and voice mail.

2.01:32 Theft, larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement or the temporary taking of the property of another.

2.01:33 Repeated or accumulated violations of any part of the code.

2.01:34 Disruptive behavior that interferes with learning on campus.

2.01:35 Retaliation against any complainant, witness, or College employee.

2.01:36 The possession and use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) on all College campus grounds.

2.01:37 Students must adhere to health-related mandates issued by local and state authority including but not limited to the spread of infectious diseases (e.g., COVID-19, influenza, or swine flu). Example: Mask requirement in halls and other common spaces.

2.02 Disciplinary Standards and Procedures Initiation of Discipline Proceedings:

2.02:01 When the Dean of Student Success Services/ Campus Director or Designee/AdultED Director receives notification that a student has violated any rule or regulation of the Code of Student Conduct, the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/AdultED Director shall investigate the alleged violation within 5 calendar days of receiving the notification.

2.02:02 The Dean of Student Success Services/ Campus Director or Designee/AdultED Director may summon a student (either orally or in writing) to appear in connection with an alleged violation. The summons shall direct the student to appear at a specified date, time, and place.

2.02:03 A student who fails to keep an administrative appointment or who fails to appear without just cause within 24 hours or one class/business day shall forfeit the right to present their case and will have said charges considered in absentia by Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director or Designee/ AdultED Director. Thereupon, the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director or Designee/AdultED Director will review the case, conduct investigation, and submit case to the College’s Disciplinary Hearing Committee for ruling.

2.02:04 The Disciplinary Hearing Committee will give written report of outcome of case with imposed sanctions if determined to Dean of Student Success Services who will notify the student of the outcome from the Disciplinary Hearing Committee within 5 calendar days.

2.02:05 Within 5 calendar days of receiving the letter with disciplinary sanctions, the student may appeal in writing to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management whose has the final ruling on the case.

2.03 Definitions

2.03:01 Student: any person enrolled in college classes (full-time, part-time, audit, or credit).

2.03:02 College employee: any person employed by the College including student employees.

2.03:03 College facilities: all lands, buildings, and facilities owned, leased, or controlled by the College

2.03:04 College activity, event, or trip: any activity, event, or trip that is sponsored by the College or any division/organization of the College.

2.03:05 Student Disciplinary Hearing Committee: Committee may have up to 5 members, not including the chairman or the Dean of Student Success Services (exofficio member), faculty/staff members, Members are selected from a campus-wide pool of committee members who are randomly selected for each case.

2.04 Sanctions

Discipline sanctions may be imposed in response to misconduct acts committed by students or a student organization. The purpose of imposing sanctions is to promote educational and social development of the student and the College community, to provide appropriate penalties, and to deter other acts of misconduct which thwarts the aims, purposes, and policies of the institution.

No refund or credit of tuition, fees, or other costs associated with attendance of the College will be made to students when discipline sanctions are imposed which result in the student being deprived privileges and/or access to services.

In the case of serious violations, a notation of the discipline matter will be placed on a student’s academic transcript until it is cleared. In the case of dismissal from the College, the record is permanent.

Discipline records are confidential in accordance with federal and state laws. The contents of the student discipline record may not be released to anyone not associated with campus discipline except upon written approval of the student or a court-ordered subpoena or by the administration of FERPA.

2.04:01 Written Reprimand: from the appropriate administrator to the student on whom the penalty is imposed, placed in the student’s permanent discipline record.

2.04:02 Warning probation: written notification that further violations of any sub-section of this code will result in more severe discipline action.Warning probation may be imposed for a period of not more than one calendar year.

2.04:03 Disciplinary probation: written notification that further violations of any sub-section of this code may result in suspension. The terms of disciplinary probation shall be determined Disciplinary Hearing Committee.

2.04:04 Suspension of privileges: prohibits participation in or attendance at certain events, activities, or class/lab; restricts specific campus student privileges.

2.04:05 Community Service: assigned a specific number of hours of service.

2.04:06 Counseling: student-directed to Student Counseling and Disability Office for time period designated by the Counselor. In the case where the College is not qualified or equipped to handle severe personal, psychological or emotional problems, the Counselor will refer the student to an off-campus agency to meet the student’s needs.

2.04:07 Restitution: repair or replacement of property damaged.

2.04:08 Fines: monetary fines to fit the case. If the fine is not paid, it remains on the student’s record as indebtedness to the College, which then renders the student ineligible to register for subsequent semesters or to receive official transcripts.

2.04:09 Cancellation of registration or denial of credit may be imposed in cases where the student is found responsible of withholding information relating to the student’s admission, transfer credits, academic status, records, etc.

2.04:10 Suspension: may be used in the event of a threat of safety to the College community or if a student refuses to answer a summons.

2.04:11 Expulsion: may be used in the event of a threat of safety to the College community.

If the student is suspended or expelled before the published automatic “W” grade deadline date, the student will receive a “W” in currently enrolled course(s). If the student is suspended or expelled after the published automatic “W” grade deadline date, the student will receive an “F” in currently enrolled course(s).

A written report is made indicating the imposed sanctions. The student may appeal the sanctions of the administrator and request a hearing before the Disciplinary Hearing Committee. Requests for appeals must be submitted in writing to the administrator within 5 calendar days of the notification of the administrative sanction.

2.04:12 Bar Against Readmission: written notification issued to a student who has left the College that he/she will not be allowed to re-enroll until the pending discipline matter has been resolved. The penalty terminates on clearance of the discipline matter. This sanction may also be imposed in cases of severe disciplinary infractions and/or in the event of a threat of safety to the College community. Students may appeal to the Student Disciplinary Hearing Committee for readmission to the College after one year.

2.05 Appeal Procedures

The student has the right to submit a written appeal to the decision or any sanction imposed within five calendar days to the Dean of Enrollment Management if any of the following apply: insufficient evidence to support the charge(s); sanctions imposed were inappropriate; information discovered that indicates that the administrator or committee members were not impartial. The appeal is based on the records of the investigation/hearing. No new evidence may be presented. LDCC adheres to LCTCS Policy # 2.004 Student Conduct and Appeals Procedures.

Section Three- Student Grievance Procedures

Introduction
LDCC affirms students’ rights to fair and judicial resolution of problems that may accompany conditions of their enrollment. Toward this end, the College maintains informal and open access to instructors and administrators as an avenue for grievances to be discussed.

3.01 Definitions

3.01:02 Discrimination Complaint - A w0ritten complaint alleging any policy, procedure, or practice that discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

3.01:03 Student Grievant- Individual enrolled in academic courses part-time, full-time, “credit,” or “audit” who files the grievance.

3.01:04 Applicant Grievant (underADA) - Applicant for admission to postsecondary education who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

3.01:05 Respondent- Person alleged to be responsible for the violation.

3.01:06 Day- Calendar days in which the College is open for business, excluding holidays and weekends.

3.01:07 Title VI, Section 504, and ADA Coordinator - Person(s) designated to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other stare federal laws addressing the equal educational opportunity.

Coordinator for Section 504 and ADA
Traci Clark, Director of Counseling and Disability Services
7500 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA 71203
Phone Number: 318-345-9152 Email: traciclark@ladelta.edu
​Days/hours available: Monday-Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3.02 Informal Pre-Filing Procedures

Before filing a formal grievance, the student is encouraged to make a reasonable effort to resolve the problem informally. The College is committed to making every effort to resolve issues in this informal manner. A grievance must be lodged with the proper authority thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged violation.

3.02:01 Student grievant requests a resolution and/or corrective action from one of the following: Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator based on the type of grievance.

3.03 Formal Filing Procedures

3.03:01 The student files a written grievance. Forms are available from the Department of Student Success Services, the Office of Human Resources, and online.

3.03:02 Student grievant submits a written grievance to the Department of Student Success Services within ten days after informal resolution attempts have failed. The grievance must include the name, nature, date of the alleged violation, names of persons responsible (where known), and requested action. The Dean of Student Success Services determines which office receives the written grievance.

3.03:03 Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator notifies the respondent within ten days and asks the respondent to:

1. Confirm or deny facts;
2. Indicate acceptance or rejection of student or applicant requested action;
3. Outline alternatives.

3.03:04 Within ten days, the respondent submits an answer to the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator.

3.03:05 The Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator will review the written complaint and the respondent’s answer and make a written reply to both the complainant and respondent for one of the following:

• Dismissal of the grievance based upon inadequate evidence;
• Acceptance of the complainant’s requested action (s);
• Referral of the grievance to a hearing

3.03:06 The Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator may dismiss the grievance without a hearing. In that case, the grievant will be notified within ten days of the decision.

3.03:07 If the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator recommends referring the grievance to a hearing, the process will be as follows:

• Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/Academic Administrator/Section 504, ADA Coordinator will schedule a hearing with the College Grievance Hearing Panel within ten days of the decision.
• The Grievance Hearing Panel Chairman will issue a written decision to the complaint and respondent within ten days after the hearing.

3.03:08 If the complainant or respondent is not satisfied with the Grievance Hearing Panel’s response, the complainant or respondent may request a hearing review with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Office of Academic and Student Affairs. The complainant or respondent has 30 days from the hearing decision to request a review of the case by the LCTCS. The Complainant or Respondent will send documents to:

Louisiana Community and Technical College System Office
265 S. Foster Road
Baton Rouge, LA. 70806
ATTN: Academic & Student Affairs Division

Once all documents are received, System Office staff will:

1. Review the records submitted to ensure that the College’s published procedures provide due process and were carried out fairly and impartially.
2. In the event that System Office staff cannot determine whether the College’s published procedures provide due process or whether or not they were carried out fairly and impartially based on the documents submitted, System Office staff may engage in any fact-finding reasonably required by the circumstances. This may include a request for either party to participate in a telephone conference meeting to set forth the facts.

3.04 Rights of Grievant and Respondent

3.04:01 The grievant and respondent shall be informed of the due process rights outlined below.

3.04:02 The grievant and respondent victim have the right to a closed hearing.

3.04:03 The grievant/respondent has the right to appear at the hearing alone or with an attorney or advisor. The attorney, advisor, or friend may advise the defendant or victim and speak on their behalf.

3.04:04 The grievant/respondent has the right to know what documentary evidence will be offered against him/her.

3.04:05 The grievant/respondent has the right to know the identity of each witness who will testify against him/her.

3.04:06 The grievant/respondent and the Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director/academic administrator have the right to offer evidence.

3.04:07 The grievant/respondent has the right to argue on behalf of himself or herself.

3.04:08 Victims of cases involving violence and/or sexual offenses will be informed of the outcome of the hearing and subsequent appeals.

3.05 General Provisions

3.05:01 Grievance records will remain confidential unless permission is given by the parties involved to release such information. Grievance records are destroyed at the end of the semester, in which the case is resolved.

3.05:02 LDCC will not tolerate any type of discipline or retaliation, direct or indirect, against any person who, in good faith, files a complaint or responds to questions regarding having witnessed a prohibited incident.

3.05:03 False charges are treated as serious offenses and may result in disciplinary action.

3.06 Complaints (General Complaints Other than Grade Appeals or Discrimination)

The purpose of this section is to provide students with a fair and efficient process to present and resolve complaints arising out of their academic and non-academic interactions with faculty, staff, and students. A complaint must be lodged with the proper authority within thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged violation. No student may appeal to the higher authority until he/she has exhausted all prior appeals.

3.06:01 Informal Procedures:

1. When feasible, the student should try to personally approach the faculty/staff member involved in an attempt to resolve the issue.
2. Students must request a review of the issue with the appropriate academic administrator/Dean of Student Success Services/ Campus Director. The appropriate faculty/staff will have ten days to respond to the student.
3. After a reasonable effort to resolve the issue informally, the student complaint may proceed by completing a student complaint form and moving to a more formal procedure.

3.06:02 Formal Procedures:

1. The student submits a written complaint form to the academic administrator/Dean of Student Success Services/Campus Director within ten days after the attempt at informal resolution has failed. The written complaint must include the student complainant’s name, nature, and date of the alleged violation, names of persons responsible (where known), name, dates, and results of the unsuccessful informal procedures.
2. The student complaint may request a formal hearing from the Student Complaint Committee, a sub-committee of the Student Disciplinary Hearing Panel.
3. The Student Complaint Committee will convene within ten days to render a decision.
4. The Student Complaint Committee’s decision may be appealed to the Vice-Chancellor of Education and Student Services or Dean of Enrollment Services , who renders the final decision.

Section Four- Student’s Rights and Responsibilities

4.01 Specific Rights for Students

In addition to the basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to all citizens, the College recognizes the following specific rights of students in the student/College relationship:

4.01:01 The right to participate in academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities and benefits functions of the College, free from all legal discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political belief, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

4.01:02 The right to the opportunity for a quality education.

4.01:03 The right to know the College’s regulations, rules, and policies by which students are governed.

4.01:04 The right to a formal appeals procedure.

4.01:05 The right to due process in disciplinary procedures in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed in the College’s Code of Student Conduct.

4.01:06 The right of substantive and procedural due process in all student disciplinary procedures.

4.01:07 Through reasonable and lawful means, the right to advocate changes in College regulations, rules, and policies.

4.01:08 The right to reasonable participation in the formation of College policies.

4.02 Responsibilities of Students

Students at Louisiana Delta Community College have the following general responsibilities and obligations to the College:

4.02:01 To conduct themselves consistently with generally accepted standards of conduct embodied in federal, state, and local laws.

4.02:02 To conduct themselves in a manner that contributes to the creation and maintenance of an environment conducive to the broad educational mission of the College.

4.02:03 To support the academic integrity of the College.

4.02:04 To know and comply with regulations, rules, policies, and requirements established by the College.

4.02:05 To respect the rights and freedoms of others and to conduct themselves so as not to violate the rights and freedoms of other members of the College community and its guests.

4.02:06 To use College property and facilities according to College regulations and policies and make every effort to use these facilities in a way that will not damage or impair their usefulness to other, current, and future students.

4.02:07 The responsibility to contribute to maintaining a safe, positive college environment.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) advocates and acts as an organized voice for LDCC students. The SGA participates in the College’s decision-making process and provides students with educational and leadership experiences that encourage citizenship on campus and within the community. Additionally, the SGA offers guidance for all LDCC clubs and organizations. SGA Officer elections are held yearly. Each LDCC campus holds SGA, which is a yearly senator selection process. Each club and organization’s president is represented on the SGA Board by attending monthly SGA meetings.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student’s college experience is much more than books, lectures, homework, and tests. Students can get involved in a Campus club or organization, which is an important part of education. LDCC’s clubs and organizations allow students to explore their special interests, develop qualities integral to success in the workplace, develop decisionmaking skills, strengthen their ability to work as team players, develop organizational and leadership skills, and interact with other students and faculty/staff members in an informal setting.

Several chartered student organizations are available to students. All college policies and procedures, as well as the Code of Student Conduct, will be adhered to while participating in any student activity or organization. Students will be allowed freedom of association with organizations that promote the interests of the academic community or College. The membership and actions of student organizations will be determined by a vote of only those persons who hold bona fide membership in the College community. Each student organization must have a staff or faculty advisor. The advisors will not have the authority to control the policies of organizations.

Student organizations are open to all students without regard to race, creed, or national origin. Students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them and are free to express, within the Code of Student Conduct, opinions publicly and privately. Organizations can invite and hear any person of their choosing, in keeping with the educational objectives of the College. As members of the academic community, students are free to express their views on issues of institutional policy and procedures and on matters of general interest to the student body.

Current LDCC Clubs and Organizations

• American Criminal Justice Organization-Lambda Alpha Epsilon
• Anime (Otaku Host Club)
• Barbers of Louisiana Association (BOLA)
• Bass Fishing Club
• Behavioral and Social Science Organization (BSSO)
• Black Male Mentoring Program (B2MP)
• Delta Christian Fellowship Club (DCF): Monroe, West Monroe, Winnsboro
• Delta Early Childhood Organization (DECO)
• Diesel Powered Equipment Technologies Association (DPETA)
• Fine Arts Organization: Cultural Understanding and Services (FOCUS)
• Jobs for America’s Graduate Career Association (JAG)
• Knights Esports League Club (KELC)
• National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) -Sigma Alpha Phi
• National Technical Honor Society
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• SciQuest
• Student Government Association
• Student Nursing Association (SNA)

How to Start a Club or Organization

• Students, advisors, or staff members interested in starting an organization must submit their Constitution and By-Laws and fill out a Prospective Student Organization Form with the Department of Student Success Services.
• The Dean of Student Success Services must approve and sign the constitution, bylaws, and Prospective Student Organization Form and must send the request to the Chancellor for final approval.
• Club members and advisors are required to follow all club and organization guidelines and maintain standings in accordance with the college Student Handbook.
• Club advisors must maintain and update the application on file with the Department of Student Success Services.
• At the end of each activity, an expense report of all funds should be submitted to the Department of Student Success Services. The report should include the name of the activity, date, monies collected, and expenditures.
• The club or organization will maintain records of fundraiser activities and expenses. These files are subject to be audited by the Accounting Department quarterly.
• The recommendations and procedures mandating Louisiana Delta Community College club accounts must always be followed. This documentation is on file in the Department of Student Success Services.

Scheduling Activities and Meetings

• All activities require approval by the Department of Student Success Services. Applications for activities must be submitted to the Department of Student Success Services no later than two weeks preceding the scheduled activity.
• Whenever an area of the institution, such as the Commons Area or a classroom, is used for college activities, the group or organization sponsoring the event is held responsible for restoring the area to its previous condition. Steps to schedule an activity or meeting:

1. Scheduling must be two weeks prior to sponsoring each event.
2. The club president and the club advisor musts sign the Student Activity Request Form.
3. The appropriate individuals must approve the space needed for the event.
4. The Dean of Student Success Services must approve the Student Activity Request Form.

Club and Organization Flyers Approval and Posting Guideline

Clubs and Organizations can post a maximum of 8 flyers two weeks prior to the event. The Department of Student Success Services must stamp these flyers before they are posted. Glass display cases can be used monthly to showcase events, accomplishments, or promotions of the club/organization. All unauthorized postings will be thrown away. Organizations are not allowed to place any flyers in the Administrative hallways. Removed flyers will be thrown away. Flyers will not be approved until the Student Activity Form is completed.

Communication and Student Club/Organization Representation

1. All organizations are privileged to appoint a Club Representative to the Student Government Association. Check with the Department of Student Success Services to confirm SGA meeting days and times. Each club representative must not be on academic probation or have disciplinary holds and have eight hours of class work of classwork unless indicated otherwise in the clubs or organizational by-laws.
2. A complete roster of all current organization members is due by the third week of school each semester. Additions to the membership roster can be made at any time. Any organization without a completed form in its file will lose its organizational rights until the membership roster is forwarded to the Department of Student Success Services.
3. Each club and organization member is required to complete hazing training in the CANVAS portal once a year.