VOLUME 6 — Professional Studies Policies

6.1 About Professional Studies

6.1.1 History

6.1.2 The Mission of Southwestern College

6.1.2.1 Strategic Plan of Southwestern College

6.1.3 Institutional Accreditation

6.1.4 Locations of Professional Studies Centers

6.1.5 Organization Chart (Appendix A)

6.1.6 Internal Governance

6.1.6.1 Vice President for Professional Studies

6.1.6.2 Professional Studies Academic Council

6.2 Learner Information

6.2.1 Admission, Enrollment and Advising

6.2.1.1 Undergraduate Learners

6.2.1.2 Graduate Learners

6.3 Academic Program

6.3.1 Degrees Offered

6.3.2 Academic Information and Policies

6.4 Policies Governing Affiliate Faculty

6.4.1 Standards for Appointment

6.4.2 Affiliate Member by Rank

6.4.3 Affiliate Lead Instructors

6.4.4 Type of Contract

6.4.5 Affiliate Instructor Evaluation

6.4.6 Affiliate Instructor Responsibilities

6.4.7 Affiliate Faculty Handbook

6.4.8 Academic Quality Control

6.4.9 Assessment at Southwestern College

6.4.10 Academic Freedom for Affiliate Instructors

6.4.11 Grievance Procedure for Affiliate Instructors

6.5 Institutional Policies

6.5.1 Drug and Alcohol Policy

6.5.1.1 Students

6.5.1.2 Employees: Drug-Free Workplace

6.5.1.3 Legal Sanctions

6.5.1.4 Health Risks

6.5.1.5 Legal Penalties Relating to Drugs and Alcohol

6.5.1.6 Help and Information

6.5.2 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

6.5.3 Addressing Discrimination and Harassment

6.5.3.1 Definitions of Harassment and Sexual Harassment

6.5.3.2 Legal Basis of Definitions

6.5.3.3 Definition of Harassment

6.5.3.4 Redress of Complaints

6.5.3.5 Appeals

6.5.3.6 Civil Rights Ombuds

6.5.3.7 Anti-Retaliation Statement

6.5.3.8 Consensual Relations

6.5.4 Copyright Policy