Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, as part of the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS), operates in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education.

In addition, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College provides additional policies and procedures to meet the mission and goals of the College.

Pursuant to section 41-1-110 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the language used in these policies and procedures does not create an employment contract between the employee and the College or System.

The College or System reserves the right to revise the content of these policies and procedures, in whole or in part.

Policies

1. General Organization

Policy 1.001 Policy and Procedures System

Policy 1.002 OCtech Institutional Mission

Policy 1.003 Standard of Ethical Practice

Policy 1.004 Governing Board Control

Policy 1.005 Board Conflict of Interest

Policy 1.006 Board Dismissal

Policy 1.007 Board/Administration Distinction

Policy 1.008 Role of Faculty in Governance

2. Planning and Evaluation

Policy 2.001 Externally Funded Contracts and Grants

Policy 2.002 Purpose and Role of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation

Policy 2.003 Institutional Effectiveness

Policy 2.004 SACSCOC Substantive Changes

Policy 2.005 Accreditation

Policy 2.006 College Publications

3. Academic Programs

Policy 3.001 Instructional Service Projects

Policy 3.002 Enrollment of High School Students

Policy 3.003 Maximum Length in Developmental Studies

Policy 3.004 Academic Standards of Progress

Policy 3.005 Grading System

Policy 3.006 Grade Change

Policy 3.007 Attendance Policy: On Campus Courses

Policy 3.008 Graduation Requirements

Policy 3.009 Attendance Policy: Internet (On-Line) Courses

Policy 3.010 Intellectual Property Rights

Policy-3.011 Alternate Admissions Criteria

Policy 3.012 Distance Education

4. Student Development

Policy 4.001 Open Admissions

Policy 4.002 General Entrance Requirements

Policy 4.003 Re-admissions

Policy 4.004 Transfer Student Admissions

Policy 4.006 Status of International Students

Policy 4.007 Enrollment of Senior Citizens

Policy 4.008 Nursing and Health Sciences Admissions

Policy 4.009 High School Program of Study Articulation

Policy 4.010 Credit for Military Training

Policy 4.011 Transfer Credit

Policy 4.012 Assessment Policy

Policy 4.014 Assessment Retest

Policy 4.015 Advanced Placement and Credit

Policy 4.016 Residency Requirements

Policy 4.017 Auditing Courses

Policy 4.018 Course Schedule Changes

Policy 4.019 Transcripts

Policy 4.020 Student File Contents

Policy 4.021 Retention of Student Records

Policy 4.022 Confidentiality of Student Records

Policy 4.023 Disclosure of Education Records

Policy 4.024 Student Review of Education Records

Policy 4.025 Directory Information

Policy 4.026 Counseling Policy

Policy 4.028 Student Activities Program

Policy 4.029 Student Organization Supervision

Policy 4.030 General Education Development (GED) Test

Policy 4.031 4% Fee Waiver

Policy 4.032 Children on Campus

Policy 4.033 Credit for Non-Academic Work

Policy 4.034 Student Refund Policy

Policy 4.035 Exemption Exams

Policy 4.036 Debts Owed to the College

Policy 4.037 Special Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Policy 4.038 Student Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Policy 4.039 Early High School Graduation

Policy 4.040 Student Identification Cards

Policy 4.041 Academic Honors

Policy 4.042 Withdrawal from Courses

Policy 4.043 Loan Policy

Policy 4.044 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress

Policy 4.045 Cross Registration

Policy 4.046 International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit Award Policy

Policy 4.047 Fundraising for Student Organizations

Policy 4.049 Student Code and Grievance Procedure

5. Facilities and Equipment

Policy 5.001 Information Technology Services

Policy 5.002 Utilization of Buildings and Grounds

Policy 5.003 Copyright Policy

Policy 5.004 Property Control

Policy 5.005 Academic Freedom and Responsibility Copyright

6. Safety and Environment

Policy 6.001 Tobacco Free Campus

Policy 6.003 Security Services

Policy 6.004 Regulations and Expectations for Conduct in the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Library and the Health Sciences Media Center

7. Finance

Policy 7.001 Investments

Policy 7.002 Employee Quality Assurance Activities

Policy 7.003 Development and Management of Annual Operating Budget

Policy 7.004 College Bookstore Operations

Policy 7.005 College Food Service

Policy 7.006 Identity Theft Red Flag Program

8. Personnel

Policy 8.001 Faculty Workload, Overload, and Administrative Supplement

Policy 8.002 Employment Practices

Policy 8.003 College Employee Work Schedules

Policy 8.004 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Policy 8.005 Professional Development

Policy 8.011 Solicitation and Distribution

Policy 8.012 Background Checks (Employment)

Procedures

1. General Organization

Procedure 1.001.01 Preparation and Publication of Policies and Procedures

2. Planning and Evaluation

Procedure 2.003.01 Institutional Effectiveness

Procedure 2.004.01 SACSCOC Substantive Changes

Procedure 2.005.01 Accreditation

3. Academic Programs

Procedure 3.004.01 Academic Standards of Progress

Procedure 3.005.01 Grading System

Procedure 3.008.01 Graduation Requirements

Procedure 3.010.01 Intellectual Property Rights

Procedure 3.011.01 Alternative Placement Criteria

Procedure 3.012.01 Distance Education

4. Student Development

Procedure 4.002.01 General Entrance Requirements

Procedure 4.004.01 Transfer Student Admissions

Procedure 4.006.01 Admission of International and Non-Resident Students

Procedure 4.007.01 Enrollment of Senior Citizens

Procedure 4.012.01 Course Placement Criteria Revisions

Procedure 4.012.02 Assessment Test Charges

Procedure 4.019.01 Transcripts

Procedure 4.022.01 Confidentiality of Student Records

Procedure 4.023.01 Disclosure of Education Records

Procedure 4.024.01 Student Review of Education Records

Procedure 4.031.01 4% Fee Waiver

Procedure 4.033.01 Credit for Non-Academic Work of Non-Traditional Students

Procedure 4.034.01 Student Refund Procedure

Procedure 4.037.01 Special Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Procedure 4.039.01 Early High School Graduation

Procedure 4.040.01 Student Identification Cards

Procedure 4.041.01 Academic Honors

Procedure 4.042.01 Withdrawal from Courses

Procedure 4.043.01 Student Loans

Procedure 4.044.01 Standards of Academic Progress for Financial Aid

Procedure 4.045.01 Cross Registration

Procedure 4.047.01 Fundraising for Student Organizations

Procedure 4.049.01 The Student Grievance Procedure

Procedure 4.049.02 Student Code Procedures For Addressing Alleged Acts of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

Procedure 4.049.03 The Student Code of Conduct

5. Facilities and Equipment

Procedure 5.002.01 Utilization of Buildings and Grounds

Procedure 5.004.01 Property Control (Donation of Surplus Property)

6. Safety and Equipment

Procedure 6.001.01 Tobacco Free Campus

Procedure 6.003.01 College Closing Communication Plan

Procedure 6.004.01 Regulations and Expectations for Conduct in the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Library and the Health Sciences Media Center

7. Finance

Procedure 7.003.01 Annual Operating Budget

Procedure 7.004.01 Textbook Adoption and Control

Procedure 7.004.02 Bookstore General Operations

Procedure 7.006.01 Identity Theft Red Flag Program

8. Personnel

Procedure 8.001.01 Faculty Workload Overload Administrative Supplement

Procedure 8.001.02 Compensation of Adjunct Faculty

Procedure 8.002.01 Employment Procedures

Procedure 8.002.03 Leave

Procedure 8.002.04 Employee Complaints

Procedure 8.002.05 Dress and Appearance Guidelines

Procedure 8.004.01 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Procedure 8.005.01 Tuition Waiver for Employees

Procedure 8.012.01 Background Checks (Employment)