FINANCIAL AID
CGTC offers a comprehensive financial aid program to assist students
with the cost of their education. All students are encouraged
to apply for financial aid. Upon submitting a completed financial
aid application and required documents, the student's eligibility
is determined according to federal and state regulations and institutional
policies. Students are notified of their financial aid status
by mail.
The actual financial aid that a student is eligible to receive
is related to the student's financial aid status, chosen program
of study, the total number of credit hours enrolled in each quarter,
and academic standing. Any change in a student's financial aid
status or enrollment information may affect the financial aid
awarded to the student. CGTC's financial aid specialists and director
are available to assist with the application process and to discuss
the student's financial aid status.
Financial Aid Specialists offer one on one assistance at the Macon and Milledgeville campuses.
The Financial Aid Website offers a variety of information regarding the application process,
awards and procedures. Additionally, students may email the financial aid office at:
finaid@centralgatech.edu.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The FWS program is a form of financial aid that provides part
time employment opportunities to eligible students to work on
campus or in community service positions. According to federal
and state regulations and institutional policy, students must
meet the specific eligibility requirements.
Veteran's Benefits
Associate degree, diploma and technical certificate programs
at CGTC are approved for Veterans' Educational Benefits. A staff
member is available to provide needed services to students who
qualify for these benefits. For additional information and applications,
contact the Veterans' Office at (478) 757-6621.
Workforce Investment Act
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program at CGTC provides financial
assistance to economically disadvantaged, special needs populations,
and dislocated workers who have lost employment due to technological
changes, plant closures or foreign competition. WIA provides assistance
with tuition, textbooks, and required supplies. A daily stipend
for the use of child care, travel expenses, and other expenses
is provided to eligible students.
WIA serves residents of Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Hancock, Houston,
Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs and Wilikinson counties.
Eligibility is determined by economic and employment status, as
well as choice of program. Job placement assistance is offered
to all WIA participants upon completion of occupational training.
For additional information and applications, contact the WIA Office
at (478) 757-3662.
CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services Office offers a variety of programs designed
to assist students in developing and managing effective career
planning. Job search services include current full and part time
job announcements, online services, academic/career workshops,
resume writing, and many other resources. Visit the Career Services
Office located online at www.centralgatech.edu/careersvcs,
or call (478) 757-3431 in Macon, (478) 445-2315 in Milledgeville,
or contact the Student Affairs Office.
Current students and graduates are encouraged to regularly view
the vacancy listings to stay current with daily updates. Resume
referral, individualized job search counseling, and occupational
information services are also available. Academic/Career workshops
covering a variety of topics are also offered quarterly.
Résumé Assistance Policy
Résumé Services from the Career Services Office
are available to students meeting the following requirements:
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Completed at least 50% of the courses required for their
program of study
Students may check to determine if they meet the requirements
by performing a Degree Evaluation using BannerWeb.
Résumés will remain Active for 90 days.
• Current students must update their résumé
or contact the Career Services Office within the 90 day period.
The résumé will become inactive in the event there
is no update or contact made.
• Graduates - résumés will remain on file
in an Active status for 90 days.
• Leavers - résumés will remain on file in
an Active status for 90 days.
Résumé Copies/Updates
• Current students and graduates will be given 20 copies
of their résumé at the initial visit. A $.75 fee
will be required for all additional copies.
• Graduates will receive ONE update without charge and then
will be charged a $45.00 fee for all subsequent updates (within
the 90-day period).
SPECIAL SERVICES
CGTC provides accommodations to students with disabilities, those who are
disadvantaged, or have limited English speaking ability. In order to receive
such accommodations, students must identify themselves to the Special Populations
Coordinator for Disabilities and provide necessary documentation. For further
information, call 478-757-3676. For assistance with academic difficulties,
contact the Special Populations Coordinator for Academics at 478-757-3404.
COUNSELING
Career counseling is available to students who need assistance
with academic problems related to the College. The counseling
program helps students clarify educational and career objectives
and develop effective study skills and habits. For additional
assistance, call (478) 757-3431. Counseling issues not related
to the College will be referred to appropriate community agencies.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION
President's List
Students with outstanding academic records will be recognized
quarterly through the President's List. Outstanding student recognition
is awarded to full-time students who have earned a cumulative
3.5 or higher grade point average in credit courses.
GOAL Program
The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) is an annual
honors program jointly sponsored and administered at the state
level by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The program's purpose is
to give proper emphasis to the dignity and importance of technical
education in today's world. The objectives of GOAL are to:
*Focus on the importance of technical training,
*Reward students who excel at learning a gainful skill,
*Stimulate greater pride of workmanship,
*Generate public appreciation for the contributions of
working men and women to our society
*Emphasize the dignity of work in our society.
Full-time students who have satisfactorily completed one quarter
are eligible to be nominated for the GOAL Award. Instructors
nominate outstanding students for the local GOAL title.
One winner is selected to be the CGTC GOAL representative at
the state level competition. The winner of the state competition
is chosen based on leadership qualities and serves as an
ambassador for technical education.
Student Activities
Central Georgia Technical College encourages students to participate
in organizational activities under the supervision of Student
Affairs. The College ensures compliance with Title IX regarding
all activities. Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 grade point
average to be eligible to participate. The following student activities
are available to the student body:
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) is an elected body of
students and is available to any student selected by the student
body. Students who have more than 74 credit hours towards programs
at Central Georgia Technical College are not eligible to run for
any elected office within Student Activities, regardless of circumstance.
SGA promotes the welfare of the college through democratic practices
and procedures, plans student activities, promotes school functions,
and provides input to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national student organization which promotes ethics,
scholarship, and leadership. The organization serves trade, industrial,
technical, and health occupation students and instructors. Faculty
advisors supervise all activities of the organization and prepare
students for state and national competitions.
TUTORIAL SERVICES
Tutorial Services are available to all students at no charge.
Assistance is provided in basic reading, English, and math among
other subjects. For more information, contact the Academic Success Center
in Macon at 478-757-2551 and in Milledgeville at 478-445-2302.
LIBRARY
The library provides a variety of resources and services in support
of the curricular, professional, and individual development needs
of the students, faculty, staff, and community affiliates of CGTC.
The academic and personal success of CGTC's educational community
is important to the library, and every effort is made to meet
the informational needs.
Library phone numbers:
Macon Campus - (478) 757-3549
Milledgeville Campus - (478) 445-2333
Library Hours
| Macon Campus Library |
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Milledgeville Campus Library |
| Monday - Thursday |
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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Monday - Thursday |
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Friday |
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Saturday/Sunday |
Campus Closed |
| Sunday |
Campus Closed |
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NOTE: Hours of operation apply only when classes are in session.
Variations from this schedule occur between quarters
and on holidays. Variations are always posted in advance.
Library Borrowing Guidelines
Circulation Policy
Borrowing privileges are extended to all current CGTC students,
faculty and staff. Privileges may be extended to specific user
groups. Applications for a CGTC library card are available in
the library. If your library card is lost or stolen, report it
immediately to the library.
Loan Periods
Books may be checked out for a two week loan period. To check
out materials, present your library card and the materials you
want to borrow at the circulation desk. There is a check out limit
of 5 books per patron.
Return
Library materials must be returned to the attendant at the
circulation desk. Overdue fines are ten cents ($.10) per day per
item for all library materials. There is a replacement charge
for lost or damaged items. Failure to return library materials
may result in a hold placed on a student's academic record that
may affect financial aid, issuance of grades and transcripts,
and graduation status.
Library Resources
* Computer Workstations/Internet Resources
* Reference, General, and Children’s Book Collections
* eBook (Electronic Books Online) Collection
* Current Periodical Subscriptions
* Instructional Videotapes/Viewing Stations
* GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online) Databases
* Online Library Services Web Site/Catalog
* Instruction in Library Use
* Reference Services
* Word Processing
* Study and Reading Areas
* Coin-Operated Photocopy Machine
FOOD
The Macon Campus College Center houses the CGTC Food Court. The
Food Court offers a traditional college menu of hot meals, sandwiches,
grill items, and a salad bar.
Snack bars and vending machines are located on all campuses in
several locations.
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
The Perspective is the printed quarterly schedule designed to
inform students of each quarter's schedule of diploma, degree,
and technical certificate classes. It is made available to students,
business and industry, employers, and the general public within
the service area.
LOST AND FOUND
Items found on the campus should be given to a Security Officer
in the Security Center. All items found will be kept for 30 days.
The Security Center is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
TELEPHONES
Public telephones are available for student use on both campuses.
Office telephones are for CGTC business and not for student use.
Students are not permitted to receive calls during class hours
except in cases of emergency. Students should discourage personal
calls at school. No messages will be taken for students except
in cases of emergency. No cellular phones or beepers are permitted
unless they are turned off or soundless.
Students having cell phones or beepers must not cause disruption
of class by any sounds coming from these devices. Student must
not receive or make calls while in class. Instructors may dismiss
the student from class if disruption occurs.
NOTE: A TDD is located in the Financial Aid Office on the Macon Campus, and in the Student Affairs Division on Milledgeville Campus for use by hearing impaired.
HEALTH SERVICES
First aid kits, safety equipment, and staff trained in first
aid are available on campus. In the event of injury or other medical
emergency, the nearest instructor or first aid monitor should
be notified. Professional emergency care, if needed, will be secured
by an administrator. In case of serious accident or illness, the
College will refer the student to the nearest hospital, or hospital
of student's choice, for emergency care and will notify the person
specified by the student as an emergency contact. It is to be
understood that the student or his/her family will be responsible
for the cost of the emergency care, including ambulance services.
To ensure the safety of CGTC employees and students, CGTC has
implemented an Exposure Control Plan which addresses occupational
exposure to blood and airborne pathogens. The plan includes prevention,
protection, training, documentation, and follow-up of critical
incidents as applied to occupational areas of study. Students
must comply with all prescribed procedures and safety measures
as outlined within individual program requirements.
SAFETY
The health and safety of each student and employee of the College
is a prime consideration at CGTC. Safety instruction and practices
are an integral part of each program. Students are expected to
follow departmental safety regulations at all times. Students
are not to use any equipment except under the supervision of the
instructor. Students are not permitted in classrooms or labs if
supervision is not available. Proper conduct is expected at all
times.
The Emergency Medical Plan is posted throughout the College and
must be followed. All accidents must be reported. No matter how
minor an accident appears, the instructor must be notified of
the accident/injury so that proper procedures may be implemented.
All students shall assist in maintaining safe working conditions
by notifying the instructor of any dangerous condition, faulty
equipment or tools, or any unsafe practices being conducted. Violation
of safety regulations will result in immediate disciplinary action.
In cooperation with the court system of Georgia and section 42
U.S.C. ยง14071(j) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, CGTC
students may obtain information concerning registered sex offenders
by contacting the Bibb County Sheriff's Department or by searching
the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website at www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
PARKING FOR ALL STUDENTS IS CLEARLY DESIGNATED AS STUDENT
PARKING IN THE CAMPUS PARKING AREAS.
Each student enrolled in CGTC is required to display a parking
permit on his/her car's rear view mirror. One permit is presented
without charge from the Business Office and must be displayed
on each vehicle parked on campus. Additional permits are $5.00
each. Cars must be parked uniformly facing each other to allow
security personnel to readily view parking permits. Students are
to park in designated Student Parking zones at all times. The
speed limit on campus is posted.
Security personnel are authorized to ticket vehicles and/or to
have them removed at the owner's expense. Any time a student receives
a ticket for a traffic violation, a fine will be imposed. Fines
must be paid within three days of violation.
Students who do not pay fines within three days or who receive
three traffic violations during any one academic year will be
subject to disciplinary action. The College will not certify attendance,
enrollment, or grades until the fine is paid. Live work projects
being performed on vehicles parked in areas other than student
parking must have a work order form displayed in the front windshield
of the vehicle or the vehicle will be ticketed.
NOTE: Handicapped Parking areas are designated with a wheelchair
emblem. Parking in these areas is authorized by approved handicapped
license plates or permits.
STUDENT RIGHTS
Central Georgia Technical College promotes a climate of academic
integrity, rational and critical inquiry, strong work ethic, intellectual
freedom, and freedom of individual thought and expression consistent
with the rights of others. The College protects the rights of
its educational mission and objectives. Students have the right:
1. To be in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and to
attend CGTC educational programs, courses, offerings and activities
on campus or any activity sponsored by CGTC off campus in accordance
with CGTC policies and procedures.
2. To obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in
order to obtain initial employment, maintain advanced levels of
competence or acquire new levels of competence by participating
in programs, courses, offerings, and activities in accordance
with CGTC policies and procedures.
3. To develop intellectual, personal and social values.
4. To due process procedures.
5. To participate in institutional decision making in accordance
with CGTC policies and procedures.
6. To participate in approved student organizations in accordance
with CGTC policies and procedures.
7. To privacy as outlined in the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Central Georgia Technical College conducts educational programs
to prepare students for employment. Therefore, all students are
expected to dress appropriately according to the occupations for
which they are being trained. Students who are deemed inappropriately
dressed (who are dressed in a manner which could present a safety
hazard or which might be offensive to others or cause disruption
to the College) will not be allowed to attend class. Shirts, caps
or any other article of clothing that implies obscenities or gang
affiliation or that can be construed as offensive or discriminatory
are prohibited, as this could symbolize disruptive behavior.
CONDUCT
CGTC expects students to demonstrate a professional attitude
in their conduct, appearance and academic performance as a part
of their training and education. Students are expected to have
respect for the regulations of the College and the community and
for the standards of their fellow students, instructors, and other
personnel. Each student must assume the responsibility for his/her
action.
In order to provide a harmonious learning environment at CGTC,
the following student conduct regulations have been developed.
Visitors
Loitering will not be tolerated. All visitors should register
with the front office.
Children
Students are expected to make child care provisions for their
children. Children are not allowed on campus other than in the
child care center. Students are not to bring children to class
or leave children on campus while the student is in class. Children
will not be left unattended in automobiles, hallways, snack bars,
or outside buildings. Children are not allowed to use the Cosmetology
Department at any time. Prospective customers seeking appointments
for services will be advised that services will be refused if
they are accompanied by children.
Disruptive Behavior
No student, acting individually or in connection with others,
shall obstruct or disrupt or attempt to obstruct or disrupt any
teaching, administrative or campus activity or any other Institution
affiliated activity authorized to be discharged or held on or
off the CGTC campus. Verbal or physical abuse or the use of threatening
actions toward any other student, instructor, coordinator, director,
or any other authorized school personnel will not be tolerated.
Disciplinary action may result in suspension.
Theft/Damage to Property
A student shall not cause or attempt to cause damage to school
property, steal or attempt to steal school property, or use any
school property without authorization. A student shall not cause
or attempt to cause damage to private property or steal or attempt
to steal private property either on the school grounds or during
a school activity, function, or event off school grounds. Violators
are subject to suspension or arrest by proper authorities.
Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
Lethal weapons are not allowed on campus. Lethal weapons may
include: firearms, knives, and other objects that can be considered
a weapon or instrument that reasonably could pose a danger to
the health and safety of students, personnel, or any other person.
Violators are subject to suspension or arrest by proper authorities.
Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages and Stimulant Drugs
See Drug Free School and Campus Policy.
Illicit or Immoral Activities
A student shall not commit or engage in or attempt to commit
or engage in any act that is illegal or which generally conflicts
with traditionally held moral principles. No gambling or profane
language will be allowed. Violators are subject to suspension
or arrest by proper authorities.
Disregard of Official Directions or Commands
A student shall not fail to comply with reasonable directions
or directives from instructional staff, administrative personnel,
security, or other authorized school personnel. Students are required
to participate in the instructional program. No sleeping will
be allowed in class. No student shall refuse to identify him/herself
upon request of an authorized school official who has properly
identified him/herself.
Threat to Health or Safety
No student shall pose a substantial threat to the health and
safety of students or school personnel. No student who has a dangerous
communicable disease that would pose such a threat will be allowed
to attend CGTC. The Bibb County Board of Health and the Georgia
Department of Human Resources are agencies that determine the
diseases that are considered communicable.
Smoking
The use of tobacco, in any form, is prohibited inside the CGTC
facilities by employees, students, and visitors. Designated outdoor
smoking areas are available. Smoking urns are provided at these
locations.
Food and Beverages in Class
Food and beverages may be consumed in designated areas only.
Students are not permitted to eat or drink in classrooms or laboratory
areas.
Photo identification
All students are required to have their student ID with them
while on campus. Students must provide the ID when requested by
appropriate school personnel. Replacement IDs are available from
the Admissions Office for $5.00.
Dishonesty
CGTC assumes that all students will be truthful to each other
and to the College. All information furnished by the student on
official school documents must be accurate. A student who furnishes
false information on official school documents is subject to expulsion.
Students must not use any form of dishonesty in academic and laboratory
work. Any student caught in any form of dishonesty in academic
or laboratory work will receive a zero (0) for that work. The
second offense will be cause for removal from that class and/or
the College.
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
It is the responsibility of all College personnel to maintain
an atmosphere conducive to learning, free from intimidation, and
wholesome in every aspect. An atmosphere that is conducive to
learning must be maintained, and no student will be allowed to
prevent other students from having this privilege. Any behavior
that reflects adversely upon CGTC, its personnel or students,
will make the individual involved liable for disciplinary action.
If and when it is necessary to discipline students to maintain
safety, order and the educational process, one or more of the
following disciplinary measures will be taken:
Fine: Requiring a student to pay a fee in accordance with
published schedules for violations.
Removal: Directing the student to leave the class or the
College grounds.
Probation: Placing the student under specified restriction.
Suspension: Forcing a student to be dropped from the College
for a specified time.
Expulsion: Forcing a student to be dropped from the College
permanently.
DISCIPLINARY REMOVAL
Should any student or visitor to the campus interfere with the
peaceful conduct of the activities on campus or enter the campus
with the purpose of committing such an act, designated college
officials may direct such a person or persons to leave the campus.
If a person is directed to leave the campus and fails to do so,
proper law enforcement officials will be notified.
After being removed, a student may not return to the campus except
for official business. Any such student returning to the campus
without official college business may be charged with criminal
trespass and be subject to legal arrest and prosecution.
Faculty and staff of CGTC are responsible for all activities
that occur within a training area, on school property, or at a
school sponsored function. Personnel may refer any person to the
appropriate administrative office when it is felt that a violation
of a college policy justifies this action. In doing so, CGTC personnel
will identify the reason for the referral verbally and then by
completing the CGTC Anecdotal Record Form.
DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION
Students with disruptive behavior may be dismissed from class
by the instructor, directors, vice presidents or the President.
Students may be suspended or expelled from courses or the College
by the president designee, the Vice President of Student Affairs.
The President or appropriate designee may suspend a student for
a period of one to ten (1 to 10) school days for violation of
any school rule; local, state, or federal law; State Board of
Technical and Adult Education policy or any other act depending
on the misconduct similar to that enumerated in this handbook.
However, depending on the seriousness of the violation, additional
suspension days may be enforced. Any such suspension does not
require a formal hearing but requires only an informal investigation
conducted prior to suspension. The President or appropriate school
official will give the student oral notice of the accusation against
him/her. If the student denies the charges, the student will be
given an explanation of the factual basis of the charges and an
opportunity to explain his/her side. The purpose of the informal
investigation is to notify the student of the charges and to ensure
fair mindedness and to avoid unfair suspension. The student may
be asked to submit a written report.
Note: After being suspended or expelled, a student may not
return to the campus except for official school business. Any
such student returning to campus without official school business
may be charged with criminal trespass and be subject to legal
arrest and prosecution.
DRUG FREE SCHOOL AND CAMPUSES
CGTC makes every effort to ensure that effective drug and alcohol
abuse prevention information is made available to students and
employees. Assistance is provided to students through the Office
of Student Affairs.
No student or employee may engage in the unlawful possession,
use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on the College's
property or as part of any of its sponsored activities. Such unlawful
activity by students may be considered sufficient grounds for
serious punitive action, including expulsion. Violations by employees
shall result in disciplinary action in keeping with the State
Department of Technical and Adult Education Policy. Central Georgia
Technical College reserves the right to have random drug checks.
Central Georgia Technical College complies with the federal Drug
Free School and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law
102- 226). Any violation should be reported to the Vice President
of Student Affairs.
Policy
1. The Federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment
of 1989 (public Law 102-226) contains Section 22, Drug-Free School
and Campuses, which was enacted to ensure that any institution
of higher education that receives funds under any federal program,
had adopted and implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit
drugs and abuse of alcohol by students.
2. No student may engage in the unlawful possession, use or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol on the College's property or as part
of any of its sponsored activities. Such unlawful activity may
be considered sufficient grounds for serious punitive action,
including expulsion.
3. If a student is convicted (including a plea of nolo of committing
certain felony offenses involving any criminal drug and/or alcohol
statute of any jurisdiction, regardless of whether the alleged
violations occurred at the College or elsewhere, the student will
be suspended immediately and denied state and /or federal funds
from the date of conviction.
4. The College shall notify the appropriate state/federal funding
agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the conviction
from the student or otherwise after receiving the actual notice
of conviction.
5. Within thirty (30) days of notification of condition, the
College shall with respect to any student so convicted:
a. Take additional appropriate action against such student up
to and including expulsion as it deems necessary.
b. Provide such student with a description of any drug or alcohol
counseling treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that
are available for such purposes by federal, state or local health,
law enforcement or other appropriate agency.
Responsibility
1. The College is responsible for ensuring the development and
implementation of a drug free awareness program to inform students
of the following:
a. The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse on the campus and elsewhere.
b. Any available drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation
and assistance program.
c. Any penalties to be imposed upon students for drug and alcohol
abuse violations occurring on the campus.
2. The College shall conduct a biennial review of its program
to determine its effectiveness and implement changes to the program
if they are needed and to ensure that the sanctions required by
the program are consistently enforced.
3. The College shall maintain and make available to the U.S.
Secretary of Education and to the public a copy of each item in
the program as required by this policy and applicable law as well
as results of the biennial review.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
It is the intent of CGTC to provide an academic environment free
of any type of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined
as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. A sexual
harassment violation will constitute grounds for disciplinary
action up to and including immediate expulsion. Any student who
feels subjected to sexual harassment should report the incident
immediately to the instructor, supervisor or Vice President of
Student Affairs.
CRIME AWARENESS ACT
OF 1990
A postsecondary college of higher education must make available
to all current students and employees and to any applicant for
enrollment or employment information of current reports concerning
criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and
policies on security of law enforcement prevention of crimes on
campus including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary,
motor vehicle theft, liquor law violations, drug abuse and weapons
possessions reported and documented to the appropriate local or
state law enforcement agency. Statistics will be released to current
and potential students and to employees of the College. (Public
Law 101-542, amended by P.L. 102026 of the Higher Education Technical
Amendment Act of 1991).
THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
ACT OF 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was designated
to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the
right of students to inspect and review their educational records,
and to provide the guidelines for the correction of inaccurate
or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. CGTC
fully complies with this act. Students also have the right to
file complaints with FERPA concerning alleged failure by the College
to comply with the Act. Directory information will be treated
as public information and will generally be available on all students
and former students at the discretion of the College.
As defined by The Solomon Amendment, directory information includes
the following:
The student's name, address, telephone number, date and place
of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized
activities and sports, height, weight, age, hometown, hobbies,
dates of attendance, degrees, honors, awards applied for and/or
received, and previous educational institutions attended by the
student.
Any student who does not wish directory information disclosed
must file a written request with the Vice President of Student
Services. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act may be referred to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
STUDENT RECORDS
Central Georgia Technical College maintains a student's permanent
record and transcript based upon guidelines established by the
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
(AACRAO) Academic Record of Transcript Guide. Policies and procedures
for release of the official transcript for a student are in accordance
with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
The retention and disposal of student records is in accordance
with AACRAO guidelines as stated in the Retention of Records -
A Guide for Retention and Disposal of Student Records. A student's
official record, maintained for five (5) years, consists of the
application for admission, placement scores, appropriate transcripts
(high school, technical college or college). The student records
are kept in the Office of Admissions. Students wishing to examine
their file should contact this office. If a student desires a
hearing to challenge any information in his/her file, he/she should
contact the Registrar's Office. Any student who changes his/her
legal name or address should notify the Office of the Registrar
promptly so that accurate records may be maintained.
The Registrar is the official custodian of all student records.
STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW POLICY
CGTC honors the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act
of 1990 (Public Law 101-542). Additional information is available
in the Student Affairs Office.
RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS
Information contained in the student's academic records or on
the student's academic transcript is released based upon the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. Students
have the right to restrict the release of directory information
as outlined by FERPA. Issuance of information contained on the
transcript or in the student's academic record is the responsibility
of the Registrar's Office.
STUDENT RECOURSE PROCEDURE
When a student is suspended or has reason to request a review
of action taken under existing College rules, the student shall
have the right to appeal in accordance with the following procedures:
1. A student may appeal on grounds that the evidence was not
sufficient or on other specified relevant grounds. The Student
shall appeal in writing to the Vice President of Student Affairs
within 5 days after notification of the decision about which he/she
complains. The appeal must be filed during the actual quarter
of the occurrence. The Vice President of Student Affairs is the
designated staff member responsible for the Student Recourse Procedure
and may be reached in Room A-301 of the Macon Campus Administrative
Building. Inquiries may be addressed to Central Georgia Technical
College, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA 31206, (478) 757-3507.
2. Within thirty (30) days, the Vice President of Student Affairs
will respond to the complaint.
3. If the student feels the matter is not resolved, the student
has ten (10) days to request in writing that an administrative
hearing be held. (The Administrative Action Committee is comprised
of non-instructional staff that review student complaints regarding
disciplinary or other action).
4. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the request for a hearing,
the Vice President of Student Affairs will convene the Administrative
Action Committee. The student will appear before the Committee
and a decision will be rendered. The student will be notified
with 24 hours of the decision.
5. If the student feels that the matter is not resolved, the
student has ten (10) days to file a written appeal to the President.
The President will respond to the appeal within ten (10) days.
6. If the student still feels that the matter is unresolved,
the student has ten (10) days to file a final written appeal with
the Local Board of Directors. The Board will respond to the appeal
within thirty (30) days.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROJECTS
Live work projects are approved for providing realistic training
for students according to the guidelines of the Academic Affairs Projects Policy. Under this policy, college personnel
and students may have personal property repaired in those programs
and departments conducting live work. All live work must be approved
by the instructor in the program or department where the live
work is to be done. Appropriate paperwork must be completed.
The live work procedure for shop classes requires that the person
requesting live work furnish all materials and parts and pay a
minimum shop fee. A shop fee is not charged if a student is enrolled
in the program where the live work is performed; however, a student
work order must be completed. If live work is being performed
on a vehicle, the work order must be visible through the front
windshield of the vehicle or a parking fine may be issued. Barbering,
Cosmetology, Dental Hygiene and other service-related programs
perform live work utilizing slightly different procedures as outlined
in program or departmental forms.
All live work services will be charged according to the service
rendered. Seeking or performing live work must not interfere with
the instructional program. Students wishing to receive services
in Barbering, Cosmetology, or Dental Hygiene must follow regular
sign out procedures during their regular class schedule.
All live work is done by students for the purpose of learning.
No guarantee, either actual or implied, is furnished on live work.
The College is not responsible for loss or damage to property.
HOUSEKEEPING
Every class is expected to clean the training area at the conclusion
of the period or day as an integral part of the instructional
program. Every department will have a routine for this activity,
and students are expected to carry out their share of this duty
with a cooperative attitude. No one is exempt from this duty.
Each student should practice good housekeeping throughout the
building and grounds. At all times, students, faculty and staff
should make use of the disposal containers on campus.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Fire
The fire alarm and strobe lights will be activated in case of
fire or fire drill. Students and all College personnel should
evacuate the building according to evacuation procedures posted
in each area. Students should wait at the designated place until
given the signal to return to the building. When it is safe to
return to the building, the bell will ring.
Bomb Threat
If a bomb threat is received, members of the administrative staff
will notify each classroom of the need to evacuate the building
using the posted evacuation procedure. When the building has been
declared safe, three short rings of the bell will let students
and personnel know that they may return to the building.
Tornado
Tornado evacuation routes to shelters are posted in each area.
In case of a tornado or tornado drill, the intercom system will
be used to announce the need to report to the shelter areas. When
the danger has passed, three short rings of the bell will signal
the return to class, or an announcement of alternate plans will
be made. In case of power failure, a member of the administrative
staff will notify the instructor of proper procedures.
Emergency School Closing
If it is necessary for the College to be closed due to inclement
weather or other emergencies, local radio and television stations
will be notified. If a closure is required during the class day,
it will be announced through the instructors and the campus public
address system. Any student who finds it necessary to leave school
before the official dismissal must follow regular sign-out procedures.
DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
It is the policy of the College that its faculty, staff, and
students carry out their work in an open and free atmosphere that
encourages publication and creation of intellectual works and
other products without constraint but consistent with applicable
laws and College policy. Accordingly College Policy governing
ownership of intellectual property created at the direction of
the College, for the use of the College, or if made through exceptional
use of College resources is that ownership will reside with the
College, whether a member of the faculty, a member of the staff,
or a student, unless: at the time when the work originates, the
President, Vice President of Instruction and the faculty, staff
and/or student creator determine ownership and negotiate a written
agreement concerning that property. These determinations will
be made on a case-by-case basis. Exceptional Use of College Resources
is defined as the provision of resources or support by the College
for the creation of a work that is of a degree or nature not routinely
made available to students or in addition to faculty/staff normal
responsibilities and access.
ACCEPTABLE
COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE
Technical Colleges throughout the country are moving into the
information age by providing computer systems and Internet access
for their students and employees.
In making decisions regarding access to the Internet and use of
its computers, Central Georgia Technical College considers its
own stated educational mission, goals, and objectives. Electronic
information research skills are now fundamental to preparation
of citizens and future employees. The College expects faculty
to blend thoughtful use of the Internet throughout the curriculum
and provide guidance and instruction to students in its use. As
much as possible, access from the College to Internet resources
should be structured in ways that point students to those resources
that have been evaluated prior to use. While students shall be
able to move beyond those resources to others that have not been
previewed by staff, they shall be provided with guidelines and
lists of resources particularly suited to learning objectives.
Students and employees utilizing College-provided Internet access
are responsible for good behavior on-line just as they are in
a classroom or other area of the College.
Using a computer without permission is theft of services and is
illegal under state and federal laws. Federal law prohibits misuse
of computer resources. In addition, the following specific computer
crimes are prohibited by state law in Georgia (O.C.G.A. §
16-9-90 et seq.):
Computer theft (including theft of computer services,
intellectual property such as copyrighted material, and any other
property);
Computer trespass (unauthorized use of computers
to delete or alter data or interfere with others' usage);
Computer invasion of privacy (unauthorized access
to financial or personal data or the like);
Computer forgery (forgery as defined by other
laws, but committed on a computer rather than on paper);
Computer password disclosure (unauthorized disclosure
of a password resulting in damages exceeding $500 - in practice,
this includes any disclosure that requires a system security audit
afterward); and
Misleading transmittal of names or trademarks
(falsely identifying yourself or falsely claiming to speak for
a person or organization by using their name, trademark, logo,
or seal).
Maximum penalties for the first four crimes in the list are a
$50,000 fine and 15 years of imprisonment, plus civil liability.
The maximum penalties for computer password disclosure are a $5,000
fine and 1 year of imprisonment, plus civil liability.
The purpose of College-provided Internet access is to facilitate
communications in support of research and education. To remain
eligible as users, students' use must be in support of and consistent
with the educational objectives of the Central Georgia Technical
College. Access is a privilege, not a right. Access entails responsibility.
Users should not expect files stored on College-based computers
to be private. Electronic messages and files stored on College-based
computers shall be treated like other College premises that are
temporarily assigned for individual use. Administrators may review
files and messages in an effort to maintain system integrity and
in an effort to insure that users are acting responsibly. Moreover,
College officials shall cooperate with law enforcement officials
who are properly authorized to search College computers and computer
systems.
All information created, stored or transmitted by College computers
or networks is subject to monitoring for compliance with applicable
laws and policies.
The following uses of College-provided computers, networks and
Internet access are not permitted:
a. To create, access or transmit sexually explicit, obscene, or
pornographic material;
b. To create, access or transmit material that could be considered
discriminatory, offensive, threatening, harassing, intimidating,
or attempts to libel or otherwise defame any person.
c. To violate any local, state or federal statute;
d. To vandalize, damage, or disable the property of another individual
or organization;
e. To access another individual's password, materials, information,
or files without permission;
f. To violate copyright or otherwise use the intellectual property
of another individual or organization in violation of the law,
including software piracy;
g. To conduct private or personal for-profit activities. This
includes use for private purposes such as business transactions,
private advertising of products or services, and any activity
meant to foster personal gain;
h. To knowingly endanger the security of any College computer
or network;
i. To willfully interfere with another's authorized computer usage;
j. To connect any computer to any of the College networks unless
it meets technical and security standards set by the College;
k. To create, install, or knowingly distribute a computer virus,
"Trojan horse," or other surreptitiously destructive
program on any College computer or network facility, regardless
of whether any demonstrable harm results; and
l. To modify or reconfigure the software or hardware of any College
computer or Network without proper authorization.
m. To conduct unauthorized not-for-profit business activities;
n. To conduct any activity or solicitation for political or religious
causes;
o. To perform any activity that could cause the loss, corruption
of, prevention of rightful access to, or unauthorized distribution
of College data and information; and
p. To create, access, or participate in online gambling. Occasional
access to information or websites of the Georgia Lottery Corporation
shall not constitute nor be considered inappropriate use.
Occasional personal use of Internet connectivity and e-mail that
do not involve any inappropriate use as described above may occur,
if permitted be the College. Any such use should be brief, infrequent,
and shall not interfere with User’s performance, duties
and responsibilities.
Users of College computers and computer systems are subject to
the Technical College System of Georgia’s policy on the
development of Intellectual Property. Any violation of this policy
and rules may result in disciplinary action against the employee
or student. When and where applicable, law enforcement agencies
may be involved.
The College makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied,
for the computers, computer systems and Internet access it provides.
The College shall not be responsible for any damages users suffer,
including but not limited to loss of data resulting from delays
or interruptions in service. The College shall not be responsible
for the accuracy, nature or quality of information gathered through
College diskettes, hard drives or servers; nor for the accuracy,
nature or quality of information gathered through College-provided
Internet access. The College shall not be responsible for personal
property used to access its computers or networks or for College-provided
Internet access. The College shall not be responsible for unauthorized
financial obligations resulting from College-provided access to
the Internet.
The foregoing standards are equally applicable to employees of
the College, wherever housed, and to employees and students of
the College.
Penalties
Violations of these policies incur the same types of disciplinary
measures as violations of other Central Georgia Technical College
policies or state or federal laws, including criminal prosecution.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Email is the official medium for communication with students
at Central Georgia Technical College. Each registered student
is assigned an official email address by the college. Students
are expected to maintain their accounts and check their email
regularly so that new mail will be properly received and read.
Certain communications may be time-critical. While students may
redirect email from their official college email address to another
address (e.g., @hotmail.com, @aol.com), the college is not responsible
for the delivery of email by other service providers. Use of student
email accounts should be in accordance with appropriate conduct
as described in the Student Handbook and the Acceptable Computer
and Internet Use policy. Any student who does not own a personal
computer or who does not have an Internet service provider may
access his or her email account from the library or from other
designated computers at any of Central Georgia Technical College’s
locations.
