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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, as part of the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS), operates in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education.

In addition, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College provides additional policies and procedures to meet the mission and goals of the College.

Pursuant to section 41-1-110 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the language used in these policies and procedures does not create an employment contract between the employee and the College or System.

The College or System reserves the right to revise the content of these policies and procedures, in whole or in part.

Policies

1. General Orangization

Policy 1.001 Policy and Procedure System
Policy 1.002 OCtech Institutional Mission
Policy 1.003 Standard of Ethical Practice
Policy 1.004 Governing Board Control
Policy 1.005 Board Conflict of Interest
Policy 1.006 Board Dismissal
Policy 1.007 Board Administration Distinction
Policy 1.008 Role of Faculty in Governance
Policy 1.009 Board Self-Evaluation

2. Planning and Evaluation

Policy 2.001 Externally Funded Contracts and Grants
Policy 2.002 Purpose and Role of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation
Policy 2.003 Institutional Effectiveness
Policy 2.004 SACSCOC Substantive Changes
Policy 2.005 Accreditation
Policy 2.006 College Publications

3. Academic Programs

Policy 3.001 Instructional Service Projects
Policy 3.002 Enrollment of High School Students
Policy 3.003 Maximum Length in Developmental Studies
Policy 3.004 Academic Standards of Progress
Policy 3.005 Grading System
Policy 3.006 Grade Change
Policy 3.007 Attendance Policy On-Campus Courses
Policy 3.008 Graduation Requirements
Policy 3.009 Attendance Policy Internet (on-Line) Courses
Policy 3.010 Intellectual Property Rights
Policy 3.011 Alternative Admissions Criteria
Policy 3.012 Distance Education

4. Student Development

Policy 4.001 Open Admissions
Policy 4.002 General Entrance Requirements
Policy 4.003 Re-admissions
Policy 4.004 Transfer Student Admissions
Policy 4.006 Status of International Students
Policy 4.007 Enrollment of Senior Citizens
Policy 4.008 Nursing and Health Sciences Admissions
Policy 4.009 High School Program of Study Articulation
Policy 4.010 Credit for Military Training
Policy 4.011 Transfer Credit
Policy 4.012 Assessment Policy
Policy 4.014 Assessment Retest
Policy 4.015 Advanced Placement and Credit
Policy 4.016 Residency Requirements
Policy 4.017 Auditing Courses
Policy 4.018 Course Schedule Changes
Policy 4.019 Transcripts
Policy 4.020 Student File Contents
Policy 4.021 Retention of Student Records
Policy 4.022 Confidentiality of Student Records
Policy 4.023 Disclosure of Education Records
Policy 4.024 Student Review of Education Records
Policy 4.025 Directory Information
Policy 4.026 Counseling Policy
Policy 4.028 Student Activities Program
Policy 4.029 Student Organization Supervision
Policy 4.030 General Educational Development (GED) Test
Policy 4.031 4% Fee Waiver
Policy 4.032 Children on Campus
Policy 4.033 Credit for Non-Academic Work
Policy 4.034 Student Refund Policy
Policy 4.035 Exemption Exams
Policy 4.036 Debts Owed to the College
Policy 4.037 Special Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Policy 4.038 Student Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Policy 4.039 Early High School Graduation
Policy 4.040 Student Identification Cards
Policy 4.041 Academic Honors
Policy 4.042 Withdrawal from Courses
Policy 4.045 Cross Registration
Policy 4.046 International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Award Policy
Policy 4.047 Fundraising for Student Organizations
Policy 4.049 Student Code and Grievance Procedure
Policy 4.050 Hazing

5. Facilities and Equipment

Policy 5.001 Information Technology Services
Policy 5.002 Utilization of Buildings and Grounds
Policy 5.003 Copyright Policy
Policy 5.004 Property Control

6. Safety and Equipment

Policy 6.001 Tobacco Free Campus
Policy 6.003 Security Services
Policy 6.004 Regulations and Expectations for Conduct in the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Library

7. Finance

Policy 7.001 Investments
Policy 7.002 Employee Quality Assurance Activities
Policy 7.003 Development and Management of Annual Operating Budget
Policy 7.004 College Bookstore Operations
Policy 7.005 College Food Service
Policy 7.006 Identity Theft Red Flag Program

8. Personnel

Policy 8.001 Faculty Workload, Overload, and Administrative Supplement
Policy 8.002 Employment Practices
Policy 8.003 College Employee Work Schedule
Policy 8.005 Professional Development
Policy 8.011 Solicitation and Distribution
Policy 8.012 Background Checks (Employment)

Procedures

1. General Organization

Procedure 1.001.01 Preparation and Publication of Policies and Procedures

2. Planning and Evaluation

Procedure 2.003.01 Institutional Effectiveness
Procedure 2.004.01 SACSCOC Substantive Changes
Procedure 2.005.01 Accreditation

3. Academic Programs

Procedure 3.004.01 Academic Standards of Progress
Procedure 3.005.01 Grading System
Procedure 3.008.01 Graduation Requirements
Procedure 3.010.01 Intellectual Property Rights
Procedure 3.011.01 Alternative Placement Criteria
Procedure 3.012.01 Distance Education

4. Student Development

Procedure 4.002.01 General Entrance Requirements
Procedure 4.004.01 Transfer Student Admissions
Procedure 4.006.01 Admission of International and Non-Resident Students
Procedure 4.007.01 Enrollment of Senior Citizens
Procedure 4.012.01 Course Placement Criteria Revisions
Procedure 4.022.01 Confidentiality of Student Records
Procedure 4.023.01 Disclosure of Student Records
Procedure 4.024.01 Student Review of Education Records
Procedure 4.031.01 4% Fee Waiver
Procedure 4.033.01 Credit for Non-Academic Work of Non-Traditional Students
Procedure 4.034.01 Student Refund Procedure
Procedure 4.037.01 Special Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Procedure 4.039.01 Early High School Graduation
Procedure 4.040.01 Student Identification Cards
Procedure 4.041.01 Academic Honors
Procedure 4.042.01 Withdrawal from Courses
Procedure 4.045.01 Cross Registration
Procedure 4.047.01 Fundraising for Student Organizations
Procedure 4.049.01 The Student Grievance Procedure
Procedure 4.049.02 Student Code Procedures for Addressing Alleged Acts of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
Procedure 4.049.03 The Student Code of Conduct
Procedure 4.050.01 Hazing

5. Facilities and Equipment

Procedure 5.002.01 Utilization of Building and Grounds
Procedure 5.004.01 Property Control (Donation of Surplus Property)

6. Safety and Equipment

Procedure 6.001.01 Tobacco Free Campus
Procedure 6.003.01 College Closing Communication Plan
Procedure 6.004.01 Regulations and Expectations for Conduct in the College Library and Student Success Center

7. Finance

Procedure 7.003.01 Annual Operating Budget
Procedure 7.004.01 Textbook Adoption and Control
Procedure 7.004.02 Bookstore General Operations
Procedure 7.006.01 Identity Theft Red Flag Program

8. Personnel

Procedure 8.001.01 Faculty Workload Administrative Supplement
Procedure 8.001.02 Compensation for Adjunct Faculty
Procedure 8.002.01 Employment Procedures
Procedure 8.002.03 Leave
Procedure 8.002.04 Employee Complaints
Procedure 8.002.05 Dress and Appearance Guidelines
Procedure 8.005.01 Tuition Waiver for Employees
Procedure 8.012.01 Background Checks (Employment)