Key Takeaways for review
- Explain how to find college policies.
- What is academic dishonesty? Provide two or more examples.
- What is your plan to remain safety conscious on campus and elsewhere? What specific, concrete actions will you take today? this week? this month?
Investigate a Campus Resource
Your goal is to “sell” the resource to your classmates by persuading them of the value of using the resource while attending college.
- Research your resource online, visit your resource in person (unless you are a fully online student), and talk to other faculty and students about your resource to gather information.
- Create a presentation, such as a PowerPoint, video, or digital collage. Let your classmates know tips for accessing and using the resources and the advantages of using the resource while attending college.
- Present your resource to the class.
Help! I have a problem and I don’t know Where to Go ON Campus
In groups of 2-3, problem-solve to help the students below access the resources they need.
- I can’t log on to an MCC computer.
- I got a parking ticket, and I want to appeal it.
- I am a Veteran, and I am wondering what services are available to help me.
- Between paying rent and putting gas in the car to get to class, I don’t have enough money for food.
- I want to join a club where I can meet others and express my artistic creativity.
- My car broke down, and I am taking classes at both campuses. I can get a ride to Brighton and home from Downtown, so I just need a way to get from Brighton to Downtown.
- I have a research paper, and I don’t know where to start or how long it will take me.
- I want my parents to have access to my educational records, but I have heard FERPA keeps them private.
- I am thinking about getting a meal plan next semester, but I am not sure about my options.
- After my night class, I’m worried about walking alone to my car.
College Policies
In groups of 2-3, explore one of the following college policies or procedures. You will find information about your policy or procedure in the Student Handbook. Read and take notes on your section. Then present to the class the information you think your classmates should know about the policy or procedure.
- Academic Honesty
- Code of Conduct of Users of College Computer Systems
- Discrimination Complaint Procedure
- Rights and Freedoms of Students
- Services for Student With Disabilities
- Student Consumer Informaiton
- Students’ Rights Regarding their Educational Records
- Registration – Academic Progress
- Registration – Drop, Add, Withdrawal Policy
- Registration – Grading System and Satisfactory Academic Progress
- General Conduct Rules – Alcohol, Smoking, and Substances
- General Conduct Rules – Assault, Harassment, and Hazing
After the presentations, complete the following reflection independently.
- What policy surprised you?
- What policy do you most appreciate learning about? Why?
- What policy have you had an interaction with? Explain.
- What policy do you think should be added or deleted? Why?
Sexual Assault Resources
- SAFER (Students Active For Ending Rape)
- How to Research and Discuss Sexual Assault on College Campuses
- 1 in 6: for men who have been victims of sexual abuse and assault
- Clery Center Help for Victims
- Culture of Respect: immediate help and legal aid for students, friends and family members who have been victims of on-campus sexual assault
- Joyful Heart Foundation: helping sexual violence survivors reclaim their lives
- National Alliance to End Sexual Violence
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- VRLC (Victim Rights Law Center)
Additional Local Resources
ON-CAMPUS
- Health Services located in 3-165 or by phone at 585-292-2018
- Counseling Center in 3-103 or by phone at 585-292-2250
OFF-CAMPUS
- RESTORE Rape Crisis (24-hour hotline) 585-546-2777 for Monroe County
- RESTORE Rape Crisis 1-800-527-1757 for Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties
- RESOLVE to intervene and prevent domestic and sexual assault against women 585-425-1580
- Alternatives for Battered Women (24-hour hotline) 585-232-7353
- RPD Victims Assistance 585-428-6630
- Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Victims (24-hour hotline) 585-936-8976
- Out Alliance
- Legal Aid Society of Rochester 585-232-4090
- Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium 585-428-2215
- Catholic Family Service Refugee Resettlement Services 585-546-7220
- NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence (24-hour hotline) 1-800-942-6906
- NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence (24-hour hotline) for Spanish speakers 1-800-942-6908
- Safe Journey 585-425-1580
- NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence 518-457-5800
- NY Asian Women’s Center 1-888-888-7702
- NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence 518-482-5465
MCC Libraries
This chapter in your textbook covers important topics like college policies and resources, academic honesty, title IX, and safety.
Follow this link for additional resources: https://libguides.monroecc.edu/COS2/collegepolicies
If you have questions or need help accessing MCC Libraries, let us know at libraries@monroecc.edu or 585-292-2303.