Board of Trustees Manual


Series 1000 - Legislation
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Appendix of Board Information Items
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§ 16-101. Board of community college trustees
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§ 16-102. Officers; meetings
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§ 16-103. Powers of board of trustees
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§ 16-104. President
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§ 16-106. Waiver of tuition for certain students
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§ 16-107. Comprehensive liability insurance; defense of sovereign immunity
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§ 16-108. Requests for proposals to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs
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§ 16-109. Veterans resource centers at community colleges
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§ 16-301. Budget
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(g) Submissions to Commission. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-302
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§ 16-302. Authority to borrow money for certain purposes
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(d) Debt not State or political subdivision obligation. --
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(e) Uses of borrowing. --
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(f) Lease purchase agreements. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-302.1
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§ 16-302.1. Authority to issue notes
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(a) Definitions. --
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(c) Required resolution. --
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(d) Agreements. --
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(e) Details of note; date of maturity. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-304
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§ 16-304. Powers of county government
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(b) Appropriations by major functions. --
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(c) Transfer of appropriations among functions. --
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(e) Reserve fund for maintenance and repair; Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County excepted. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-305
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§ 16-305. Computation of State and county aid to community colleges
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(c) Computation; distribution of funds. --
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(e) Grant for English for Speakers of Other Languages program. -- (1)
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-306
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§ 16-306. Retirement contributions
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(a) Reimbursement to State for contributions made for employee salaries funded by source other than State or local aid. --
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(b) Audit of payment records. --
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(c) Overpayment by State; proceedings. -- (1)
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(d) Reimbursement; documentation of reasonableness of audit as prerequisite. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-307
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§ 16-307. Annual budget request
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-308
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§ 16-308. Payment of State share
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-309
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§ 16-309. Payment of county share
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(b) Payment. --
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§ 16-310. Tuition and fees for nonresident students
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(a) Out-of-state students; annual report. --
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(b) Out-of-county or out-of-region students generally; waiver for victim of human trafficking. --
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(d) Students enrolled in statewide or regional programs. --
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(e) Students in certain counties with no community college or branch campus. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-311
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§ 16-311. Bids and contracts; mandatory minority business utilization
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(a) Application of section. --
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(c) Procurement by competitive sealed bid; general consideration. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-313
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(a) In general. --
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(c) Request for proposals -- Composition. --
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(e) Discussions with offeror upon receipt of proposal. --
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(f) Irrevocability; correction or withdrawal of proposal or best and final offer. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-314
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§ 16-314. Sole source procurement contracts
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(b) When allowed. --
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-314.1
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§ 16-314.1. Noncompetitive negotiation
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(c) Standards and procedures. --
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§ 16-315. Audits
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-316
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§ 16-316. Sick pay
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§ 16-317. Limitation of increase of in-county tuition rates for community colleges [Section subject to abrogation]
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-317
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§ 16-317. Limitation of increase of in-county tuition rates for community colleges (Abrogation of section effective June 30, 2021.)
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-318
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§ 16-318. Nonvisual access clause for procurement of computer-based instructional technology.
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-319
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§ 16-319. Supplemental services and support for students with disabilities; grant program.
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-320
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§ 16-320. Community College Facilities Renewal Grant Program
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Notice
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§ 16-321. Workforce Readiness Grant Program [Section subject to
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-407.1
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§ 16-407.1. Hagerstown Community College Police Force
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Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-419
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§ 16-419. Washington County Board of Trustees
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Hagerstown Community College
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Hagerstown, Maryland
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A. General
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C. Fiscal Matters
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D. Property
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E. Legal Matters
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F. Presidential Appointment
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G. Personnel
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Hagerstown Community College Bylaws
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Special Rule of Order to Permit the Use of Consent Agendas
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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Commitments
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Mission Statement:
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Vision Statement:
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Strategic Commitments:
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Board of Trustees and President Conflict of Interest Policy
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Position Description - Member, Board of Trustees
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Policy Creation and Review
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Trustees Travel Expense Reimbursement
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Admissions Policy
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College Entry Assessment and Course Placement Policy
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Credit Tuition Rates
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Student and Community Fee Schedule
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The Papercut Program – Photocopying and Printing Fees
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Student Residency Tuition Policy
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In-County Resident Status for Students Displaced by Natural Disasters
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BACKGROUND STATEMENT:
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Tuition Rate Discounts for Dual Credit Students
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Maryland National Guard Tuition Discount
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Tuition Discount for Out of State Veterans Using VA Benefits
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Victims of Human Trafficking Tuition Discount
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Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
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Degree Types and Related Distribution of Credits
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General Education
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Involuntary Student Course Withdrawal Policy
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BACKGROUND:
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Acceptance of Pass or Satisfactory Grade Transfer Credits
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Repeating a Course
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Discontinued Credit Programs
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Multiple HCC Credit Credentials
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Workplace Learning
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Independent Study Credit Courses
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Student Grade Point Average Calculation Policy
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Dean’s List Eligibility
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Online Degree, Certificate, and Letters of Recognition Programs
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Alternative Methods for Earning College Credit
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Military Education and Training
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Industry Certifications
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Advanced Placement Examinations
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
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Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
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Excelsior College Examinations (ECE)
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Articulation Agreements
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HCC/WCPS
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
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Out-of-County and Out-of-State High Schools
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Institutional Examinations Prepared by HCC Faculty
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Advanced Standing
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Credit by Portfolio
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Academic Program Review
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Related College Policies:
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Student Athlete Meal Money Plan
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Intercollegiate Athletic Program
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Student Organization Policy
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Levels of Engagement:
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Definitions:
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Administrative Procedures for Student Organizations
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Heroin and Opioid Addiction and Prevention Policy
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Code of Student Conduct
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Student Sanctions:
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Organizations/Group Sanctions:
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STUDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY
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Free Speech and Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Hazing Policy
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Academic Integrity Policy
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General Grievance Policy for Students
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Athletic Programs and Activities Grievance Policy
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Hagerstown Community College Student Government Association Constitution
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Mission Statement
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Objectives
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Article I: Name
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Article II: Source of Authority
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Article III: Membership Section 1: SGA Officers
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Section 2: Student Organizations
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Section 3: Active Students
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Article IV: Elections Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Section 4
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Article V: Qualifications Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Article VI: Quorum Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Article VII: Resignation
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Article VIII: Vacancy and Change in Office Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Article IX: Removal and Censure of Members Section 1
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Section 3
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Section 4
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Section 5
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Article X: Amendments Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Section 4
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Article XI: Ratification of Constitution
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By-Laws of the Student Government Association of Hagerstown Community College Article I: Members Duties and Responsibilities
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Section 2: Duties of SGA Vice President
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Section 3: Duties of SGA Secretary
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Section 4: Duties of SGA Treasurer
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Section 5: Duties of SGA Senators
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Article II: Finances
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Section 2: Student Government Association
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Section 3: Phi Theta Kappa
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Article III: Student Activities Program Board Section 1: Purpose Statement
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Section 2: Membership
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Section 3: Meetings
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Article IV: Meetings & Attendance Section 1: SGA Meetings
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Section 2: SGA Officers
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Article V: Election Rules and Regulations Section 1: Membership
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Section 2: Meetings
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Section 3: Election Procedures
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Article VI: Adoption of By-Laws Section 1
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Appendix A: Student Organization Levels of Engagement and Definitions
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Levels of Engagement:
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Definitions:
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Appendix B: Administrative Procedures for Student Organizations
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General Human Resources Policy Statement
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Furlough Policy
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Employee Guidance and Progressive Discipline
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Employee Performance Evaluations
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Dismissal of Employees
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Employee Grievance
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Compensation Policy
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Retiree Health Benefits
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Employee Benefits Policy
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The Employee Sick Leave Bank
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Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave (Maryland Healthy Working Families Act)
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Use of Sick and Safe Leave
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Payment of Sick and Safe Leave
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Employment, Responsibilities, and Professional Conduct – All Employees
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CODE OF TRUST
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Discrimination, Hate Crimes, and Biased Incident Reporting
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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Administrative Staff and Faculty Sabbatical Leave (Grade 10 or Above)
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I. Purpose
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II. Duration
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III. Selection
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IV. General Provisions
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Faculty Sabbatical Leave
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Employee Leave
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Family and Medical Leave
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Military Leave – Reserve Training and Active Duty
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Carry Over Vacation Plan
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Full-Time Faculty Load, Promotion, and Tenure Policy
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FACULTY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teaching Load
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Professional Development Plan
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FACULTY RANK AND PROMOTION
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Criteria for Initial Placement in Rank
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Performance Review and Tenure Eligibility
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Initial Faculty Probationary Period
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Tenure Track Probationary Period
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Accelerated Tenure Track
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TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA
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FACULTY EVALUATION
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TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA CHART
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Faculty Professional Development
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Contact Hour to Academic Credit Policy
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Team Teaching Contact Hours
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Flexible Scheduling for Full-Time Faculty
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Telework Policy
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Award of Emeritus
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Criteria
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Selection Process
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Benefits/Privileges
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Criteria
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Selection Process
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Benefits/Privileges
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Criteria
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Selection Process
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Benefits/Privileges
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Alternate Contributory Pension Selection Plan (ACPSP)
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Professional Development and Employee Education Assistance
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Drug/Alcohol Free Environment
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Use of Computing, Network and Communications Resources Policy
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Intellectual Property
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Opportunity Fund Policy
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Purchasing Policies
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Food Service and Campus Store Pricing Policy
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Veterans and Campus Store Purchases Policy
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AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER
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ROLES.
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DUTIES OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:
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External Audit
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Financial Reporting
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Ethical and Legal Compliance Regarding Financial Matters
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Reporting to the Board
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Appointment of External Auditors
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Cash Receipts Policy
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Debt Policy
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Background
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Asset Capitalization and Inventory Control
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Hagerstown Community College Investment Policy
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GASB 75 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pensions
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Identity Theft Prevention Program
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Personal Loans and Payroll Advancements
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College Leasing of Real Property and Chattel
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Continuing Education Tuition & Fees
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Library Use by Non-HCC Users
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Facilities Rental and Usage by Outside Organizations
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Dental Education Clinic Patient Bill of Rights and Care Policy
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HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Hagerstown Community College Dental Education Clinic
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*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.
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Campus Police Department Policy
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Background:
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Purpose of the HCC Police Department
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Policies and Procedures:
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Chain of Command
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Training
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Ethics in Law Enforcement
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Shared Governance Model
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Alcohol Possession and Use on Campus Property
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Tobacco -Free Policy
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Communicable Disease Policy for HCC Students and Employees
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Parking & Traffic Policy – HCC Main Campus and Extension Sites
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Naming College Facilities Policy
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Campus Sponsorship Opportunities Policy
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Arboretum and Garden Policy
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Political Activity on Campus
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Expressive Activity Policy
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A. Policy Statement
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B. Procedures
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2. Reserving Campus Facilities:
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3. Outside Individuals or Groups:
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4. Questions:
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Commercial Solicitation Policy
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1. General Requirements
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2. Sales and Commercial Solicitation by Non-College Organizations
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3. Sales and Commercial Solicitation by Official College Organizations (including Student Organizations), Employees and Students
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a) Commercial Solicitation by employees
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b) Commercial Solicitation by students
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4. Responsibilities of Sponsoring Units or Recognized Student Organizations
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5. Responsibilities of Vendors
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6. Insurance
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7. Fund Raising on HCC Property by Outside Groups
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Campus and Workplace Violence
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Sexual Harassment
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Sexual Misconduct
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Information Technology Security Policy
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Copyright Infringement Policy
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Information Technology Hardware and Software Standards
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Volunteer Corps
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Cultural Diversity Plan
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Social Media Use & Personal Electronic Account Privacy Protection Policy
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Related College Policies
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Maryland State Regulatory Agencies
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State Board for Community Colleges
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Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
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Accreditation through Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC)
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Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
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Hagerstown Community College History
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HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Structure
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HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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