At Fort Scott Community College, we believe the college recruitment process should be an enjoyable experience free from pressure or deceptive tactics. Ethical practices are the main priority when helping students find their next step. At Fort Scott Community College, we are committed to promoting fairness and transparency in all aspects of the enrollment process.
The FSCC Admissions, financial aid, and other recruiting staff commits to the following practices:
- Ensure all recruiting information provided to our prospective students is up to date and accurate provided with a high quality of service.
- FSCC will practice fair and impartial recruitment practices.
- FSCC commits to treat students ethically, respectfully and professionally in the marketing, recruiting, admissions and financial aid process so that students can make informed enrollment decisions regarding their future Students should at no time feel pressured to enroll or commit to FSCC by anyone at the institution.
- All FSCC recruiting, admissions and financial aid personnel have appropriate education, job titles, and skills for their role and are overseen by FSCC.
- FSCC promptly honors any request from a student to remove their contact information from all contact lists. Student information collected through any aspect of the institution’s enrollment processes is maintained and protected with high respect for student privacy.
- FSCC complies with expectations established through the Higher Learning Commission related to the publication of student achievement data.
- All admissions officers, financial aid officers, and other recruiters will at no time will complete applications for students without student permission or apply the signature of a student to an application.
- Students have the right and responsibility to register for each academic term in which they are eligible to enroll. FSCC does not automatically register any student in the next term without that student’s affirmative consent to such registration or the opportunity for the student to cancel that registration before the student is assessed tuition or fees for that term.
- FSCC ensures that each student has been granted sufficient time to review the policies and procedures and to fully understand the amount of federal, state and institutional financial aid they are eligible to receive.
- FSCC has a refund policy to assure that students receive a refund where appropriate if they withdraw from an academic term or from an institution according to policies set forth by the institution. This policy will be communicated to each student at the institution.
Notification to Students from Dean of Students
Dear Fort Scott Community College student,
U.S. Department of Education regulations require this ANNUAL NOTIFICATION to all students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review this important material.
Standards of Conduct
Fort Scott Community College supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages and/or illegal drugs shall be allowed on the campus or at school-sponsored functions. Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted in college facilities nor in college vehicles. Students and employees are expected to abide by all applicable alcohol and drug laws, and to abstain from use of alcohol and illegal drugs while on campus and during school-sponsored activities, unless its use is in accordance with Board Policy “Exemption from Alcoholic Beverage Policy”.
Applicable Legal Sanctions
Local, state, and federal laws relate to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These laws govern such issues as: public drunkenness; purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol by a minor; selling or furnishing alcohol to minors; manufacturing, selling, or carrying a false ID; driving under the influence; and, illegal trafficking and possession of controlled substances. Penalties for violation of alcohol and drug laws can include fines, court costs, diversion costs, treatment costs, community service, loss of driver’s license, and jail time. Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol or Use of Illicit Drugs. The consumption of alcohol and drugs of any level may have serious risks, such as altered mood (anxiety, apathy, paranoia, psychosis); altered behavior (impaired coordination); sleep disorders, addiction, altered breathing and heart rate; communication of infectious disease; distorted senses; unconsciousness leading to coma; and permanent damage to the liver, heart and central nervous system leading to death.
Drug and Alcohol Programs
All students are eligible for basic assessment and/or referral by the Dean of Students, The Director of Student Life, or the Head Athletic Trainer. These individuals can be contacted at the following numbers:
Dean of Students, ext. 3500 vanessap@fortscott.edu or (620) 719-6943
Director of Student Life, ext. 3526 alyssam@fortscott.edu
Head Athletic Trainer, ext. 7050 conorc@fortscott.edu
Disciplinary Sanctions
Fort Scott Community College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of these standards of conduct. Sanctions may include fines, suspension, counseling, verbal warning, Performance Improvement Plan, expulsion or termination of employment as provided in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Conduct and Discipline procedures, and may include referral for prosecution.
Confidentiality, Questions or Comments
All information received by Fort Scott Community College through the drug-free program is confidential. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and College policies. Any questions or comments regarding this notification may be directed to Vanessa Poyner, Dean of Students vanessap@fortscott.edu (620) 223-2700 ext. 3500.
To obtain a hard copy of the FSCC Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Procedure please contact Vanessa Poyner.
Respectfully,
Vanessa Poyner, Dean of Students
Notification to Employees from HR Director
Dear Fort Scott Community College employee,
U.S. Department of Education regulations require this ANNUAL NOTIFICATION to all students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review this important material.
Standards of Conduct
FSCC supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages and/or illegal drugs shall be allowed on the campus or at school-sponsored functions. Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted in college facilities nor in college vehicles. Students and employees are expected to abide by all applicable alcohol and drug laws, and to abstain from use of alcohol and illegal drugs while on campus and during school-sponsored activities, unless its use is in accordance with the Exemption from Alcoholic Beverage Policy as stated in the Fort Scott Community College Board Policy.
Applicable Legal Sanctions
Local, state, and federal laws relate to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These laws govern such issues as: public drunkenness; purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol by a minor; selling or furnishing alcohol to minors; manufacturing, selling, or carrying a false ID; driving under the influence; and, illegal trafficking and possession of controlled substances. Penalties for violation of alcohol and drug laws can include fines, court costs, diversion costs, treatment costs, community service, loss of driver’s license, and jail time.
Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol or Use of Illicit Drugs
The consumption of alcohol and drugs of any level may have serious risks, such as altered mood (anxiety, apathy, paranoia, psychosis); altered behavior (impaired coordination); sleep disorders, addiction, altered breathing and heart rate; communication of infectious disease; distorted senses; unconsciousness leading to coma; and permanent damage to the liver, heart and central nervous system leading to death.
Drug and Alcohol Programs
All students are eligible for basic assessment and/or referral by the Dean of Students, The Director of Student Life, or the Head Athletic Trainer. These individuals can be contacted at the following numbers:
Dean of Students, ext. 3500 vanessap@fortscott.edu or (620) 719-6943
Director of Student Life, ext. 3526 alyssam@fortscott.edu
Head Athletic Trainer, ext. 7050 conorc@fortscott.edu
Employees who choose to contact the Director of Human Resources regarding substance-related issues are eligible for consultation and referral. Referral to other treatment providers can be found at 800-662-HELP, or at http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Fort Scott Community College may impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of these standards of conduct. Sanctions will include fines, suspension, counseling, verbal warning, Performance Improvement Plan, expulsion or termination of employment as provided in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Conduct and Discipline procedures, and may include referral for prosecution.
Confidentiality, Questions or Comments
All information received by Fort Scott Community College through the drug-free program is confidential. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and College policies. Any questions or comments regarding this notification may be directed to Juley McDaniel, Director of Human Resources, at ext. 5201or at juleym@fortscott.edu. For additional information, please see Board Policy 2013.pdf. To obtain a hard copy, contact juleym@fortscott.edu.
Respectfully,
Juley McDaniel, Director of Human Resources