Howard Community College

POLICIES 89 president of academic affairs will make a judgment on the case. 3. The decision of the vice president of academic affairs is final. This decision will be communicated to the student in a formal correspondence, and the faculty member and division leader will be notified of the decision. NON-ACADEMIC COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Procedures for resolution of student concerns involving student services are as follows: 1. Students should make an appointment with the appropriate administrator or staff member to discuss the problem (refer to the section titled "Who Do I See?" on page 134. 2. If the student cannot resolve his/her problem by meeting with the administrator or staff person, the student may make an appointment with the staff member's immediate supervisor. 3. If the concern is not resolved at the administrator or supervisor level, the student may make an appoinment to see the vice president of student services or designee. 4. The vice president of student services's decision is final. The vice president of student services or designee is available for advocacy or advice should students feel the need for additional assistance relative to college policy and regulations. RECORDS AND REGISTRATION APPEALS COMMITTEE A student who has an unexpected life event (illness, death of family member, or other extenuating circumstances) during a semester may request an exception to Howard Community College's dates and deadlines. In such circumstances, the student must submit the appeal form available online at howardcc.edu/RRVAforms, along with supporting documentation. Appeals must be submitted no later than the end of the seventh week of the next full semester. The appeals committee makes their determination based on documentation of extenuating circumstances as cited in the student's appeal. If a student is not satisfied with the decision, one last appeal is made to the registrar; the registrar's decision is final. INSURANCE Howard Community College does not provide medical coverage for students who are accidentally injured during classes or who suffer injuries as a result of incidents between students. All students are encouraged to obtain their own medical insurance, especially if they participate in classes and/or activities which require physical activity or exposure to other health risks (e.g. nursing classes, science labs, physical education activities, dance and theater classes, clubs and student government activities, etc.). Nursing and allied health students are required to meet specified health requirements. Documentation is required for proof of freedom from TB and immunity to rubella, rubeola, mumps, and varicella through vaccination or titer. Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) or declination is also required and immunization for tetanus. The college does not administer a student medical insurance plan. Information on how students can obtain health insurance on their own is available in a brochure entitled "Student

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