Matters of Concern
学生行为违规,行为问题,可访问性问题,和公平/标题
IX Grievances at TCC
Report a Concern
Tacoma Community College wants our students, employees, and visitors to be able to express their authentic selves and to realize our campus culture of care. We provide 各种报告机制,以协助教师,员工和学生有效地 report and respond to those in our community who might be experiencing a crisis.
下面,你会发现一系列学生行为违规报告的链接, 关于或威胁行为,可访问性问题,以及公平/第九条申诉. If you are uncertain on how to report, or which report to choose, please file one 澳门威尼斯人在线赌场将确保这些信息准确无误地传达给正确的人或部门.
The complete Code of Student Conduct outlines students’ rights and responsibilities at TCC. Students are expected to maintain certain standards of conduct that reflect the core values of TCC; these include integrity, social justice, respect, community, and responsibility. Some examples of reported 与这些价值观不一致的担忧包括行为不检,人身攻击, theft, hazing, and harassment.
澳门威尼斯人在线赌场致力于营造一个支持学习的校园环境, a vibrant campus life, and thoughtful dialogue. The student conduct process is educational and balances the interests of individual students with the interests of the Tacoma Community College community.
The code of student conduct will apply to incidents that occur on college premises, 在大学赞助的活动中,以及在校外和不利的行为中 affects the college community and/or the pursuit of its objectives.
When a Report is Submitted
- 所有的报告都是通过Maxient提交的,根据学校的政策是保密的, and state, and federal laws.
- 一旦收到报告,学生行为管理员将审查报告 and may contact the reporting party for additional information.
- The administrator will invite the student to an Initial Disciplinary Meeting where 将直接与所涉学生讨论指控. If the student does not show for this initial meeting, a decision and outcome may be decided in their absence.
- 学生和行为管理人员将共同努力创造教育机会 支持学生的学业和个人成功,同时对他们负责 for not upholding the values of the college.
Submit a Student Conduct Incident Form
How does this affect a student’s record?
The Office of Student Affairs maintains a record of the student’s conduct history. 行为记录属于教育记录,因此受《澳门威尼斯人在线赌场》的约束 Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
行为记录是保密的,只在内部与学院官员分享 in instances when the student grants permission to release the record, or there is FERPA定义的合法教育利益,即所要求的信息 is necessary to fulfill the individual’s professional responsibility. The conduct record is maintained throughout a student’s enrollment and thereafter for a minimum of 7 years. A student’s conduct record will only be released from the hard copy to a person or party external to the College if the student has granted permission, if 根据FERPA的规定,披露记录是允许的,或者如果 College is required to do so by law. The digital copy of the conduct record will only be released to an external person or party where the College is required to do so by law.
We prioritize a culture of care at TCC by responding to issues of concern related to students, our campuses (Tacoma and Gig Harbor), and to the overall wellbeing of our community. The TCC Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team (BITA) serves 作为一个中心网络,重点是在涉及的情况下进行预防和早期干预 可能正在经历严重痛苦或从事有害或破坏性活动的人 behaviors. Some examples of reported concerns include unexplained absences (after 多次联系尝试),持续的破坏性课堂行为,住房不安全, intimidation, harassment, and suicide ideation.
The BITA team receives, assesses, and responds to reports of concerning behaviors. 这个团队由辅导员、教师、公共安全专业人员和学生组成 affairs administrators who are experienced in conduct, trauma, emergency response, and supporting student success in and out of the classroom.
A Note of Care and Concern Referred by TCC Faculty or Staff
A Note of Care and Concern Referred by a Student
BITA Membership:
Alternates:
Administrative Assistant:
Ruth Fritz
Administrative Assistant for Retention and Student Success
rfritz@congtygulegend.net
253.566.5335What happens when a report is submitted?
- 所有的报告都是通过Maxient提交的,根据学校的政策是保密的, and state, and federal laws.
- The report is received by the Dean of Retention & Student Success.
- Each report is evaluated with the NABITA Risk Assessment Rubric.
- The dean will make an initial determination of the level of risk. Cases are determined to be of a “mild,” “moderate,” “elevated,” “severe,” or “extreme risk.”
- All cases that are assessed with an “elevated,”, “severe,”, or “extreme” risk are immediately forwarded to the BITA team.
- 被确定为“轻度”或“中度”风险的病例仍将留在马克森特,并将继续留在那里 be addressed on a secondary basis and during the weekly BITA team meetings.
- BITA小组每周开会审查提交的报告,并提供任何进一步的评估.
- 如果报告被认为对自己(和/或他人)构成风险,BITA will coordinate with the appropriate college offices to assist the student and the larger campus.
- The faculty liaison, on the BITA team, will initiate outreach and communication to the necessary academic leaders and faculty members.
- 如果报告只涉及教师和/或员工,报告将发送给人力资源部.
- A member of the BITA team may follow up with the person who submits the report to seek additional information or clarification.
- 如果团队确定该案例/人员适合BITA流程,则该人员 or person(s) will be contacted by a member of the BITA team.
- The type of intervention is dependent on the behavior. Such interventions might include 转介到咨询,学术支持服务,或转介到紧急资源 for Basic Needs through the Center (formerly CASA/MECA).
- BITA成员也将协助有关人员协调资源 as follow-up on progress. BITA may determine there is no need to take any further action but will monitor the situation of concerns.
TCC通过促进以下活动,为残疾学生提供综合学习体验 an environment that is free from physical and attitudinal barriers. Students are encouraged to develop successful learning strategies in collaboration with their faculty and the staff at Access Services.
Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Washington State laws prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Read Accommodations for Students with Disabilities policy here.
Federal Law
"No qualified individual with a disability, by reason of such disability, shall be 被排除在服务、项目的参与之外或被拒绝享受服务、项目的利益; 或任何公共实体的活动,或受到任何此类实体的歧视."
Americans with Disabilities Act - 1990
“在美国,任何符合其他条件的残疾人都不得单独 因残疾被排除在参加活动之外,被拒绝参加 接受任何计划或活动的利益,或受到歧视 federal financial assistance."
Rehabilitation Act of Congress, 1973 Title V; Section 504
TCC致力于及时、全面、周到地回应有关公平的关切 violations. We are also committed to providing an educational environment that is safe and accessible to all. In addition, TCC values due process, clarity of procedure, and strives to ensure equal access for all members of the campus community.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funds. Title IX is most associated with gender discrimination in athletics and is credited for advancing participation of women in athletics. However, the scope of Title IX is much broader. It prohibits gender-based discrimination in all college programs and activities.
第九条保护教师、职员和学生免受歧视 包括性骚扰,性侵犯,亲密伴侣暴力, stalking, bias and discrimination, and pregnancy. It also prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes or participates in a complaint. Read more about TCC's Title IX policy here.
Anyone can report a concern about sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or gender discrimination that impacts a person at TCC. Remember that college employees have 强制性报告要求,包括虐待儿童和弱势成年人.
Tacoma Community College values diversity, inclusion, and an environment free from discriminatory conduct. The College is committed to providing a safe, respectful, 没有敌意、恐吓或骚扰的教育和工作环境 for all members of the TCC community.
任何出于仇恨或偏见的行为或交流,贬低,贬低, 或基于种族、肤色、民族或族裔血统骚扰个人或团体, 血统,宗教,性别,性取向,性别认同,性别表达,年龄, physical or mental disability, and veteran status is not tolerated.例子包括针对一个群体或个人,亲自或电子 干扰一个人的教育经历或就业的仇恨行为, as well as acts of vandalism or graffiti.A bias incident may or may not involve violations of College policies or state or federal law.
The BIRT Team:
The Bias Incident Reporting Team (BIRT) is comprised of College staff, faculty, and public safety. Their charge is to provide communication between different campus departments regarding students, provide a centralized repository for information about student 行为关注,跟进转介者,为学生提供支持, resources and case management, and to educate the community.
Who Should Use This Form?
此表格适用于塔科马社区的在校学生、教师或工作人员 College. Please provide detailed information regarding the bias incident you are reporting. 一旦收到表格,BIRT的成员将审查信息并采取适当的措施 行动,可能包括也可能不包括联系学生、你和你的任何其他人 have identified. If you have any questions related to completing a Bias Impact Reporting Form, please call (253)566-5238.
What is a Bias Incident?
偏见事件包括但不限于使用种族,民族,宗教, sexual or anti-gay slurs and/or symbols of hate. This also includes physical attacks, 恐吓、威胁的行为或语言,以及损害个人财产的原因 of a student’s race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic background, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Academic dishonesty is inconsistent with the values and mission of Tacoma Community College. Students at TCC are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or other forms of academic dishonesty 破坏学习过程,贬低所有学生的教育环境. For more information on the procedure for academic dishonesty, review the Administrative Procedure Academic Dishonesty.
Reporting Emergencies
For matters of immediate concern, please call Campus Public Safety FIRST. They can and will respond immediately while contacting TPD or any external agency.
Emergency Number: 253-566-5111
Customer Service (non-emergency questions, parking, staff/student ID’s): 253-460-4422
Alternate Emergency Number: 253-495-4146