Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)	Substance Abuse Prevention Policy	Support Services
Student Rights and Responsibilities	Student Council	Student Support/Enrichment Services
Social Code of Conduct	Student Activities/Clubs	TRIO (SSS) Program
Social Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions	Food Services	Bookstore
Due Process	Parking	The Learning Center

Student Support/Enrichment Services

Bay Mills Community College and the Michigan Department of Education understand that financial and academic deficiencies can be barriers to gaining a college education. For this reason, funds have been made available to meet the needs of certain populations in occupational programs offered at Bay Mills Community College.

Students who are single parents, homemakers, displaced homemakers, disabled, academically disadvantaged, or who are pursuing a non traditional career may receive special services and assistance to help them reach their career goals.

Services available include the following:

• Free tutoring
  
  
• Workshops on study skills, test-taking and time management
  
  
• Personal, career and academic counseling
  
  
• Referrals to other community agencies
  
  
• Instructional accommodations, e.g., scribes, readers and note takers
  
  
• Liaison with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation and private rehabilitation agencies.
  

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Bay Mills Community College adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's educational records. Questions concerning FERPA should be addressed to the Registrar's Office.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Bay Mills Community College's mission is to encourage and prepare students to be successful in various fields of employment and to prepare students to assume responsible roles in their respective communities. The following Rights and Responsibilities are listed to assist students in their educational endeavors.

Rights

• The right to tribally-controlled higher education
  
  
• The right to academic freedom
  
  
• The right to freedom of religion and culture
  
  
• The right to privacy
  
  
• The right to freedom of speech and assembly
  
  
• The right to make decisions
  
  
• The right to safe and secure environment
  
  
• The right to humane and responsive treatment
  
  
• The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
  
  
• The right to due process
  

Responsibilities

• The responsibility for submitting accurate information
  
  
• The responsibility for discharging all legal obligations
  
  
• The responsibility of payment for all financial obligations
  
  
• The responsibility for completing class assignments
  
  
• The responsibility of adhering to all rules and regulations of Bay Mills Community College
  

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Social Code of Conduct

Bay Mills Community College promotes the integration of Traditional Native American values with all general and vocational training programs. The seven (7) sacred traditional teachings charge us with seeking the virtues of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth. In keeping with this spirit, students are expected to behave as mature individuals and to conduct themselves in a manner, which is a credit to their parents, the college and their community.

The following violations will result in disciplinary actions:

• Possession of any firearms, other weapons or explosives on campus.
  
  
• Assaulting, Threatening, harassing or endangering the health or safety of others.
  
  
• Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with another and creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
  
  
• Theft or damage to public or private property.
  
  
• Unauthorized presence in or use of college facilities or equipment.
  
  
• Use of tobacco, except in authorized areas or for ceremonial use.
  
  
• Refusing to comply with college officials performing their duties.
  
  
• Use, possession, or being under the influence of an illegal drug or alcoholic beverage while on college premises or at off-campus sponsored events or field trips.
  

Any person, who has an alchol or drug abuse problem and willfully solicits the help of the college, before a violation occurs shall not be disiplined if he/she enters into and complets a professional treatment plan directed at solving the problem. Substance abuse counceling is made available through the Student support Services office at BMCC or through the Bay Mills Indian Community Substance Abuse Prevention Program.

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Social Conduct Disciplinary Sanctions

Any of the following disciplinary sanctions, which are consistent with Tribal, State and Federal law, may be imposed for violation of the Student Codes of Conduct outlined above.

• Warning
  
  
• Written reprimand
  
  
• Restitution for damages
  
  
• Mandatory participation in an approved Alcohol/drug abuse treatment program
  
  
• Probation
  
  
• Suspension
  
  
• Dismissal
  
  
• Referral for Prosecution
  

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Due Process

A student who is charged with a violation of the Social Conduct Code will:

• Receive a Written charge of the violation and the disciplinary sanction imposed
  
  
• Have a Hearing
  
  
• Have a right to Grieve the charge and disciplinary sanction
  

The student may continue in good standing until the appeals process is completed unless the safety of other individuals is affected. (See Student Handbook for a detailed description of the appeals procedure).



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Student Council

The student council at BMCC consists of all full and part-time students, with the exception of BMCC employees. Student council officers, which include a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms, are elected from the student council-at-large at the beginning of the fall semester each academic year. A special activities coordinator may be appointed by the student council officers or president to assist with planning student projects. (See Student Handbook for a copy of the Student Council Constitution and Rules of Election).

The student council, in conjunction with the Student Services representatives, administers the student council funds, plans activities, organizes and promotes such events as fundraisers, picnics, cultural gatherings and field trips.

The Student Council President also represents the students as a voting member of the BMCC Board of Regents.

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Student Activities/Clubs

Bay Mills Community College promotes many types of student activities and events. These events are a very important part of each student's program. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities sponsored by the Student Council and Student Services personnel.

Several clubs have been formed on campus by students and staff who have an interest in various programs. These include self-help support groups, and Men and Women's s Traditional Teaching Circle groups.

Students and staff members plan holiday celebrations, potlucks and graduation exercises. All on-campus events are open to community members and are alcohol- free..

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Food Services

Food services are not provided by BMCC. The Bay Mills Senior Center offers a full lunch program on Tuesday through Thursday at 12:00 noon. Students are requested to call the senior center at 248-2108 by 9:30 a.m. so the cooks know how much food to prepare. Student fundraising groups offer noon lunches for nominal fees.

The BMCC Student Lounge is equipped with a coffee pot, snack vending machines, refrigerator and microwave oven for student use. The coffee fund is supported 100% by students for a fee paid weekly or per cup.

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Parking

Parking is provided by the college to all students, staff, and visitors. Handicapped parking is available in designated areas.

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Support Services

The student support Services Office has access to a number of programs and agencies, which can assist the student attending BMCC. The following is a list of some of the services, activities, and referrals available:

• Traditional Guidance/Teachings
  
  
• Utilization of Native American Spiritual Advisors
  
  
• Talking Circles
  
  
• Annual Ceremonials
  
  
• Native Workshops/Gatherings
  
  
• Personal/Family/Group Counseling Referrals
  
  
• Substance Abuse Assessment/Evaluation Referrals
  
  
• Advocacy
  
  
• Faculty/Student Liaison
  
  
• Student/Health Care Agency Liaison
  
  
• Career Development/Assistance
  
  
• GED Scheduling/Assistance
  
  
• College Transfer Information/Assistance
  
  
• Student Leadership Development
  
  
• Resource Materials
  
  
• Student Council Advisors

The Student Support Services Office Policy prohibits the release of information concerning a student without the student's written authorization.


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TRIO (SSS) Program

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded program that offers academic support services and individualized resources to eligible students each year. Services available through the TRIO—SSS Program include:

• Academic Enrichment Workshops
  
  
• Cultural enrichment activities such as concerts, play, etc.
  
  
• Transfer counseling and campus visits
  
  
• Financial aid counseling
  
  
• Career exploration and testing
  
  
• Learning styles counseling
  
  
• Equipment lending such as laptops and calculators
  
  
• Supplemental study materials
  
  
• Financial aid grant
  

To be eligible to participate in the TRIO—SSS Program, Bay Mills Community College students must meet income guidelines and/or be a first generation college student and/or have a documented disability. For further information, contact the college's TRIO—SSS Director.


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Bookstore

An on-campus bookstore allows students to purchase a variety of items, as well as textbooks and supplies for BMCC courses.

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The Learning Center

The Learning Center (TLC) offers academic assistance by providing a variety of teaching, tutoring and assessment services designed to help students succeed in college. Its goal is to support and expand the student's classroom experiences.

Basic skills assessment testing of all students is conducted by TLC staff. They assist advisors in placing students at the appropriate academic level by testing student competencies in reading, composition and math.

Tutoring services are provided through peer tutors and computer-assisted instruction. Students are encouraged to use the Learning Center, in addition to the Academic Enrichment courses, to developtheir skills in areas such as reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development, basic math,and keyboarding. No previous computer background is necessary to experience success. The Learning Center doesn't have to be scheduled or reserved, however students should check to prevent conflicts.

Various career exploration programs are available to aid students in identifying their vocational interests, abilities and personal values. Typically, the profiles will indicate a number of occupational areas in which the student's exploration of specific occupations should be directed.

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