Howard Community College

POLICIES 87 • Leave the building immediately through nearest EXIT and Stairways. In case of fire, do not use elevators; otherwise elevators can be used to evacuate • Proceed to the nearest Assembly Area. (See Evacuation Routes and Assembly Areas Map, p. 151) • Do not reenter the buildings under any circumstance until informed that is safe to do so 2. Shelter-In-Place (Tornado, Environmental Hazards) • Notification will be via Mobile Alert System and on-campus systems • Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others • Close all doors and windows to the outside if possible • If in laboratories, cease operations and close fume hoods • For tornadoes, move to Tornado Safety Areas–basements, interior rooms and halls away from glass • Remain alert for further instructions and updates 3. Lockdown (Criminal or Violent Act, Shooter, Hostage) • Notification will be via Mobile Alert System and on-campus systems • Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others • Avoid open areas and seek shelter in a secure room with locking door if possible • Remain inside, close and lock all doors and windows • Turn off lights and move out of sight away from all doors and windows to interior walls • Remain quiet, turn off radios, and turn cell phones to vibrate • Remain alert for further instructions and updates For more information, visit howardcc.edu/publicsafety. ACADEMIC PROCEDURES LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY Howard Community College (HCC) is committed to the philosophy of educational accountability. In order to determine that students are attaining the knowledge and skills appropriate to various courses and programs, regular and planned assessment activities are on going and include standardized assessments, placement tests, faculty- developed evaluations, focus sessions, and surveys. These measures may require the use of class time. When that is the case, students are expected to participate. Confidentiality of responses is ensured. Entering freshmen and graduating students may be required to take a standardized test of general education skills. GRADING AND ATTENDANCE POLICY The methods for evaluation and grading within a course are clearly stated in the course syllabus. Evaluation procedures are objective and appropriately related to the course's objectives and content. HCC does not have a college-wide attendance policy. Regular class attendance, however, is expected and in many cases will count in computing the student's final grade. Attendance requirements will be clearly stated in the

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