Series 1000 - Legislation | 3 |
Appendix of Board Information Items | 6 |
§ 16-101. Board of community college trustees | 7 |
§ 16-102. Officers; meetings | 7 |
§ 16-103. Powers of board of trustees | 8 |
§ 16-104. President | 9 |
§ 16-106. Waiver of tuition for certain students | 9 |
§ 16-107. Comprehensive liability insurance; defense of sovereign immunity | 11 |
§ 16-108. Requests for proposals to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs | 11 |
§ 16-109. Veterans resource centers at community colleges | 12 |
§ 16-301. Budget | 13 |
(g) Submissions to Commission. -- | 13 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-302 | 14 |
§ 16-302. Authority to borrow money for certain purposes | 14 |
(d) Debt not State or political subdivision obligation. -- | 14 |
(e) Uses of borrowing. -- | 14 |
(f) Lease purchase agreements. -- | 14 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-302.1 | 15 |
§ 16-302.1. Authority to issue notes | 15 |
(a) Definitions. -- | 15 |
(c) Required resolution. -- | 16 |
(d) Agreements. -- | 16 |
(e) Details of note; date of maturity. -- | 17 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-304 | 18 |
§ 16-304. Powers of county government | 18 |
(b) Appropriations by major functions. -- | 18 |
(c) Transfer of appropriations among functions. -- | 18 |
(e) Reserve fund for maintenance and repair; Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County excepted. -- | 19 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-305 | 19 |
§ 16-305. Computation of State and county aid to community colleges | 19 |
(c) Computation; distribution of funds. -- | 20 |
(e) Grant for English for Speakers of Other Languages program. -- (1) | 22 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-306 | 24 |
§ 16-306. Retirement contributions | 24 |
(a) Reimbursement to State for contributions made for employee salaries funded by source other than State or local aid. -- | 24 |
(b) Audit of payment records. -- | 24 |
(c) Overpayment by State; proceedings. -- (1) | 24 |
(d) Reimbursement; documentation of reasonableness of audit as prerequisite. -- | 25 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-307 | 25 |
§ 16-307. Annual budget request | 25 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-308 | 25 |
§ 16-308. Payment of State share | 25 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-309 | 26 |
§ 16-309. Payment of county share | 26 |
(b) Payment. -- | 26 |
§ 16-310. Tuition and fees for nonresident students | 26 |
(a) Out-of-state students; annual report. -- | 26 |
(b) Out-of-county or out-of-region students generally; waiver for victim of human trafficking. -- | 29 |
(d) Students enrolled in statewide or regional programs. -- | 31 |
(e) Students in certain counties with no community college or branch campus. -- | 31 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-311 | 32 |
§ 16-311. Bids and contracts; mandatory minority business utilization | 32 |
(a) Application of section. -- | 32 |
(c) Procurement by competitive sealed bid; general consideration. -- | 32 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-313 | 34 |
(a) In general. -- | 34 |
(c) Request for proposals -- Composition. -- | 34 |
(e) Discussions with offeror upon receipt of proposal. -- | 34 |
(f) Irrevocability; correction or withdrawal of proposal or best and final offer. -- | 35 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-314 | 35 |
§ 16-314. Sole source procurement contracts | 35 |
(b) When allowed. -- | 35 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-314.1 | 36 |
§ 16-314.1. Noncompetitive negotiation | 36 |
(c) Standards and procedures. -- | 36 |
§ 16-315. Audits | 37 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-316 | 38 |
§ 16-316. Sick pay | 38 |
§ 16-317. Limitation of increase of in-county tuition rates for community colleges [Section subject to abrogation] | 38 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-317 | 38 |
§ 16-317. Limitation of increase of in-county tuition rates for community colleges (Abrogation of section effective June 30, 2021.) | 38 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-318 | 39 |
§ 16-318. Nonvisual access clause for procurement of computer-based instructional technology. | 39 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-319 | 39 |
§ 16-319. Supplemental services and support for students with disabilities; grant program. | 39 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-320 | 39 |
§ 16-320. Community College Facilities Renewal Grant Program | 39 |
Notice | 41 |
§ 16-321. Workforce Readiness Grant Program [Section subject to | 41 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-407.1 | 43 |
§ 16-407.1. Hagerstown Community College Police Force | 43 |
Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-419 | 44 |
§ 16-419. Washington County Board of Trustees | 44 |
Hagerstown Community College | 45 |
Hagerstown, Maryland | 45 |
A. General | 49 |
C. Fiscal Matters | 49 |
D. Property | 50 |
E. Legal Matters | 50 |
F. Presidential Appointment | 50 |
G. Personnel | 51 |
Hagerstown Community College Bylaws | 53 |
Special Rule of Order to Permit the Use of Consent Agendas | 54 |
Mission, Vision, and Strategic Commitments | 55 |
Mission Statement: | 55 |
Vision Statement: | 55 |
Strategic Commitments: | 55 |
Board of Trustees and President Conflict of Interest Policy | 56 |
Position Description - Member, Board of Trustees | 58 |
Policy Creation and Review | 60 |
Trustees Travel Expense Reimbursement | 61 |
Admissions Policy | 62 |
College Entry Assessment and Course Placement Policy | 64 |
Credit Tuition Rates | 65 |
Student and Community Fee Schedule | 66 |
The Papercut Program – Photocopying and Printing Fees | 68 |
Student Residency Tuition Policy | 69 |
In-County Resident Status for Students Displaced by Natural Disasters | 71 |
BACKGROUND STATEMENT: | 71 |
Tuition Rate Discounts for Dual Credit Students | 72 |
Maryland National Guard Tuition Discount | 73 |
Tuition Discount for Out of State Veterans Using VA Benefits | 74 |
Victims of Human Trafficking Tuition Discount | 75 |
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes | 76 |
Degree Types and Related Distribution of Credits | 77 |
General Education | 81 |
Involuntary Student Course Withdrawal Policy | 83 |
BACKGROUND: | 83 |
Acceptance of Pass or Satisfactory Grade Transfer Credits | 84 |
Repeating a Course | 85 |
Discontinued Credit Programs | 86 |
Multiple HCC Credit Credentials | 87 |
Workplace Learning | 88 |
Independent Study Credit Courses | 90 |
Student Grade Point Average Calculation Policy | 91 |
Dean’s List Eligibility | 92 |
Online Degree, Certificate, and Letters of Recognition Programs | 93 |
Alternative Methods for Earning College Credit | 95 |
Military Education and Training | 95 |
Industry Certifications | 95 |
Advanced Placement Examinations | 95 |
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) | 95 |
Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) | 95 |
Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) | 95 |
Articulation Agreements | 95 |
HCC/WCPS | 96 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits | 96 |
Out-of-County and Out-of-State High Schools | 96 |
Institutional Examinations Prepared by HCC Faculty | 96 |
Advanced Standing | 96 |
Credit by Portfolio | 96 |
Academic Program Review | 97 |
Related College Policies: | 97 |
Student Athlete Meal Money Plan | 98 |
Intercollegiate Athletic Program | 99 |
Student Organization Policy | 100 |
Levels of Engagement: | 100 |
Definitions: | 101 |
Administrative Procedures for Student Organizations | 102 |
Heroin and Opioid Addiction and Prevention Policy | 107 |
Code of Student Conduct | 108 |
Student Sanctions: | 112 |
Organizations/Group Sanctions: | 112 |
STUDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY | 114 |
Free Speech and Anti-Discrimination Policy | 116 |
Hazing Policy | 117 |
Academic Integrity Policy | 118 |
General Grievance Policy for Students | 119 |
Athletic Programs and Activities Grievance Policy | 120 |
Hagerstown Community College Student Government Association Constitution | 121 |
Mission Statement | 121 |
Objectives | 121 |
Article I: Name | 121 |
Article II: Source of Authority | 122 |
Article III: Membership Section 1: SGA Officers | 122 |
Section 2: Student Organizations | 122 |
Section 3: Active Students | 122 |
Article IV: Elections Section 1 | 122 |
Section 2 | 122 |
Section 3 | 122 |
Section 4 | 123 |
Article V: Qualifications Section 1 | 123 |
Section 2 | 123 |
Section 3 | 123 |
Article VI: Quorum Section 1 | 123 |
Section 2 | 123 |
Section 3 | 123 |
Article VII: Resignation | 124 |
Article VIII: Vacancy and Change in Office Section 1 | 124 |
Section 2 | 124 |
Section 3 | 124 |
Article IX: Removal and Censure of Members Section 1 | 124 |
Section 3 | 124 |
Section 4 | 125 |
Section 5 | 125 |
Article X: Amendments Section 1 | 125 |
Section 2 | 125 |
Section 3 | 125 |
Section 4 | 126 |
Article XI: Ratification of Constitution | 126 |
By-Laws of the Student Government Association of Hagerstown Community College Article I: Members Duties and Responsibilities | 126 |
Section 2: Duties of SGA Vice President | 127 |
Section 3: Duties of SGA Secretary | 127 |
Section 4: Duties of SGA Treasurer | 128 |
Section 5: Duties of SGA Senators | 128 |
Article II: Finances | 128 |
Section 2: Student Government Association | 128 |
Section 3: Phi Theta Kappa | 128 |
Article III: Student Activities Program Board Section 1: Purpose Statement | 129 |
Section 2: Membership | 129 |
Section 3: Meetings | 129 |
Article IV: Meetings & Attendance Section 1: SGA Meetings | 129 |
Section 2: SGA Officers | 129 |
Article V: Election Rules and Regulations Section 1: Membership | 129 |
Section 2: Meetings | 130 |
Section 3: Election Procedures | 130 |
Article VI: Adoption of By-Laws Section 1 | 130 |
Appendix A: Student Organization Levels of Engagement and Definitions | 130 |
Levels of Engagement: | 130 |
Definitions: | 131 |
Appendix B: Administrative Procedures for Student Organizations | 131 |
General Human Resources Policy Statement | 137 |
Furlough Policy | 138 |
Equal Employment Opportunity | 140 |
Employee Guidance and Progressive Discipline | 141 |
Employee Performance Evaluations | 142 |
Dismissal of Employees | 143 |
Employee Grievance | 144 |
Compensation Policy | 145 |
Retiree Health Benefits | 146 |
Employee Benefits Policy | 147 |
The Employee Sick Leave Bank | 148 |
Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave (Maryland Healthy Working Families Act) | 149 |
Use of Sick and Safe Leave | 149 |
Payment of Sick and Safe Leave | 149 |
Employment, Responsibilities, and Professional Conduct – All Employees | 150 |
CODE OF TRUST | 151 |
Discrimination, Hate Crimes, and Biased Incident Reporting | 152 |
Conflict of Interest Policy | 154 |
Administrative Staff and Faculty Sabbatical Leave (Grade 10 or Above) | 155 |
I. Purpose | 155 |
II. Duration | 155 |
III. Selection | 155 |
IV. General Provisions | 155 |
Faculty Sabbatical Leave | 156 |
Employee Leave | 158 |
Family and Medical Leave | 159 |
Military Leave – Reserve Training and Active Duty | 160 |
Carry Over Vacation Plan | 161 |
Full-Time Faculty Load, Promotion, and Tenure Policy | 162 |
FACULTY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | 162 |
Teaching Load | 162 |
Professional Development Plan | 163 |
FACULTY RANK AND PROMOTION | 163 |
Criteria for Initial Placement in Rank | 163 |
Performance Review and Tenure Eligibility | 164 |
Initial Faculty Probationary Period | 164 |
Tenure Track Probationary Period | 164 |
Accelerated Tenure Track | 164 |
TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA | 165 |
FACULTY EVALUATION | 165 |
TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA CHART | 166 |
Faculty Professional Development | 168 |
Contact Hour to Academic Credit Policy | 169 |
Team Teaching Contact Hours | 170 |
Flexible Scheduling for Full-Time Faculty | 171 |
Telework Policy | 172 |
Award of Emeritus | 174 |
Eligibility Criteria | 174 |
Selection Criteria | 174 |
Selection Process | 175 |
Benefits/Privileges | 175 |
Eligibility Criteria | 176 |
Selection Criteria | 176 |
Selection Process | 176 |
Benefits/Privileges | 176 |
Eligibility Criteria | 177 |
Selection Criteria | 177 |
Selection Process | 177 |
Benefits/Privileges | 178 |
Alternate Contributory Pension Selection Plan (ACPSP) | 179 |
Professional Development and Employee Education Assistance | 180 |
Drug/Alcohol Free Environment | 181 |
Use of Computing, Network and Communications Resources Policy | 182 |
Intellectual Property | 183 |
Opportunity Fund Policy | 190 |
Purchasing Policies | 191 |
Food Service and Campus Store Pricing Policy | 193 |
Veterans and Campus Store Purchases Policy | 194 |
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER | 195 |
ROLES. | 195 |
DUTIES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: | 196 |
External Audit | 196 |
Financial Reporting | 197 |
Ethical and Legal Compliance Regarding Financial Matters | 197 |
Reporting to the Board | 197 |
Appointment of External Auditors | 198 |
Cash Receipts Policy | 200 |
Debt Policy | 201 |
Background | 201 |
Asset Capitalization and Inventory Control | 202 |
Hagerstown Community College Investment Policy | 203 |
GASB 75 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pensions | 208 |
Identity Theft Prevention Program | 209 |
Personal Loans and Payroll Advancements | 210 |
College Leasing of Real Property and Chattel | 211 |
Continuing Education Tuition & Fees | 212 |
Library Use by Non-HCC Users | 213 |
Facilities Rental and Usage by Outside Organizations | 214 |
Dental Education Clinic Patient Bill of Rights and Care Policy | 216 |
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 220 |
Hagerstown Community College Dental Education Clinic | 222 |
*Please enter the designated individual(s) information and check the appropriate box to indicate whether the individual is involved in your payment and/or treatment decisions. | 222 |
Campus Police Department Policy | 223 |
Background: | 223 |
Purpose of the HCC Police Department | 223 |
Policies and Procedures: | 223 |
Chain of Command | 223 |
Training | 223 |
Ethics in Law Enforcement | 224 |
Shared Governance Model | 226 |
Alcohol Possession and Use on Campus Property | 227 |
Tobacco -Free Policy | 228 |
Communicable Disease Policy for HCC Students and Employees | 231 |
Parking & Traffic Policy – HCC Main Campus and Extension Sites | 233 |
Naming College Facilities Policy | 235 |
Campus Sponsorship Opportunities Policy | 237 |
Arboretum and Garden Policy | 238 |
Political Activity on Campus | 239 |
Expressive Activity Policy | 240 |
A. Policy Statement | 240 |
B. Procedures | 240 |
2. Reserving Campus Facilities: | 241 |
3. Outside Individuals or Groups: | 242 |
4. Questions: | 244 |
Commercial Solicitation Policy | 245 |
1. General Requirements | 245 |
2. Sales and Commercial Solicitation by Non-College Organizations | 246 |
3. Sales and Commercial Solicitation by Official College Organizations (including Student Organizations), Employees and Students | 246 |
a) Commercial Solicitation by employees | 246 |
b) Commercial Solicitation by students | 246 |
4. Responsibilities of Sponsoring Units or Recognized Student Organizations | 246 |
5. Responsibilities of Vendors | 246 |
6. Insurance | 247 |
7. Fund Raising on HCC Property by Outside Groups | 247 |
Campus and Workplace Violence | 248 |
Sexual Harassment | 249 |
Sexual Misconduct | 250 |
Information Technology Security Policy | 251 |
Copyright Infringement Policy | 253 |
Information Technology Hardware and Software Standards | 254 |
Volunteer Corps | 256 |
Cultural Diversity Plan | 257 |
Social Media Use & Personal Electronic Account Privacy Protection Policy | 258 |
Related College Policies | 259 |
Maryland State Regulatory Agencies | 263 |
State Board for Community Colleges | 263 |
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) | 263 |
Accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education | 264 |
Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) | 265 |
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) | 266 |
Hagerstown Community College History | 267 |
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 268 |
Structure | 2 |
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 |
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