STUDENT SERVICES & INFORMATION

Academics
Academic Calendar

Temple College follows a published calendar for each academic year. This calendar is published in the Temple College schedule of classes that is available on the Temple College’s website (www.templejc.edu).

Check the college calendar for important dates such as registration dates, deadlines for dropping classes, and filing for graduation, final exams, graduation, holidays, and spring break.

Adding or dropping a class can affect your schedule considerably. Adds and drops can also affect whether you are  considered full time or not- which can impact your Financial Aid. You should consult an advisor or academic success coach for more information about adding or dropping classes.

Academic Progress

Most degree and certificate plans require you to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher for graduation; therefore, you are considered to be in good standing as long as they maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a semester or cumulative basis.

Credit by Examination

There are tests that can be taken in place of a course. Below are a list of these tests, fees, and testing times. Please see https://www.templejc.edu/admissions/testing-center/credit-by-exam/ for more information.

Credit Hour

In accord with federal and state regulations, a credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates

1. Not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time, or
2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required outlined in item 1 above for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Degrees & Certificates

Temple College is authorized by the state of Texas to provide instruction leading to a variety of degrees and certificates. Please see the Temple College Catalog for a complete list and description of degree programs.

• Associate in Arts
• Associate in Science
• Associate in Arts General Studies
• Core Completion Certificate
• Associate in Applied Science
• Level I Certificate
• Level II Certificate

Grade Point Average

Your grade point average is calculated by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of hours attempted. To be in good standing you must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

Graduation

Temple College holds graduation ceremonies at the end of each spring semester. To be eligible to participate in the ceremony a student must complete and file an application for graduation by the published deadline for the semester that course work will be completed. More information can be found at https://www.templejc.edu/admissions/graduation/.

Grade Information

The grading standards and policy for Temple College are listed and explained in the College Catalog which can be found online at: http://catalog.templejc.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=855&hl=grades&returnto=search#Grades .

The following guidelines should be followed for grading:

1. At the beginning of the semester, you should receive a Course Syllabus, which includes the criteria used to determine grades in each course.

2. You should be able to determine your overall status in your courses at any time.

The standing of a student in his/her work is expressed by grades made up from class work and from examinations. There are eight grades: A (Excellent), B (Good), C (Fair), D (Pass), F (Failure), W (Withdrawal), XF (Failure due to academic dishonesty), and I (Incomplete). The grades of W and I are not counted as hours attempted in computing the student’s grade point average. A “W” grade is given for an instructor or student-initiated course withdrawal through the 12th week of the 16-week semester or the 6^th week for the 8-week term. During the summer semester, a W is given through the 4th week for the 5-week session, the 6th week for the 8-week session and the 9th week for the 10-week session.

Passing a course requires a  grade of at least a “D.” In some AAS degree programs a grade of “D” is unacceptable if earned in a major course. When a “D” grade is earned in such a course, the student must repeat that course and earn a grade of “C” or higher. In some AAS degree programs the grade of “D” is not given in major courses. Grades in those courses are: “A……B,” “C……F.” Students enrolling in a program where either of these policies are in effect are informed in advance of the departmental grading policy.

An incomplete grade not removed within 30 calendar days of the first class day of the subsequent term will become an “F.” An extension beyond this time frame may only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Approval for the extension must be granted by the instructor in writing and must be submitted to the Director of Admissions and Records for approval. Students who remove incomplete grades in courses that are required for graduation must do so within 30 calendar days from the graduation date in order to be considered a graduate for that term. Students who wait until the subsequent term to clear the incomplete will be considered for graduation in the term in which the incomplete was cleared. The student is responsible for completing a new application for graduation. This policy does not relieve students from meeting course prerequisites.

If students have an administrative hold in our system, they will not be able to view your grades, receive financial aid disbursement, request transcripts, or enroll in future semesters. These holds include, but are not limited to:

• Incomplete application
• Missing information
• Missing official transcripts
• Disciplinary action
• Temple College unpaid tickets
• Unreturned Library books
• Unpaid tuition
• Return in funds for Financial Aid
• Unreturned materials to Student Support
• Default on Institutional short term loans
• Default on Federal Student Loans*

*Must meet the lender arrangements and must provide proof to Temple College that student(s) has/have made six consecutive monthly payments.

GRADE CHANGES

Grades are subject to change under the following conditions:

INCOMPLETES: A grade of incomplete “I” will be changed to a letter grade. If a grade of “I” is not changed within 30 calendar days into the next semester, a grade of “F” will be assigned.

ERRORS: A grade calculated or recorded erroneously may be changed by the instructor to the grade actually earned.

DISPUTES: A disputed grade may be changed if the student appeals the grade given within one academic year from the term the grade was earned.

Grade Change Policy:

A change of grade will be accepted by the Director/Associate Director of Admissions and Records only if properly submitted by the instructor or by the department chair in the absence of the instructor. Grade changes will be accepted up to one calendar year from the original term of enrollment for the course.

Student Grade Appeal Procedure:

Academic appeals should be resolved informally with the instructor whenever possible. Any student has the right to question a grade he/she has received, but the student should recognize the difference between questioning a grade and charging an instructor with a violation of good teaching practices. The latter is a serious act and should neither be undertaken lightly nor should the desire to have a grade reviewed and changed be the primary motivation for initiating a grievance. It will be recognized that the burden of proof rests with the student.

A student who wishes to question a grade must discuss the matter first with the instructor of record as soon as possible, preferably no later than one week after the start of the next regular academic term after receiving the grade. If the student’s concerns remain unresolved after the discussion with the instructor, the student may submit a written request to meet with the appropriate Department Chair within one week of speaking with the instructor.  If the matter remains unresolved after step two, the student will submit a written request within one week to the Dean of the division. If the matter remains unresolved after step three, the student will submit a written request within one week to the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services.

XF Grade Change Process

An XF is assigned to a student who is found to have completed an academic misconduct violation. A grade of XF must remain on the student’s transcript for at least one year beyond the semester for which the grade was initially assigned.

After one year, and no more than 3 years from the end of the semester the XF grade was assigned, a student may petition, in writing, the faculty member who issued the “XF”, or the department chair (if faculty member is no longer employed by TC), to have the X portion of the grade expunged. The student must also meet with the faculty member/department chair to explain the request.

If a petition to change an XF grade has been made and denied, the student must wait at least one long semester from the date of denial to repeat the petition process. A student may petition until the maximum 3-year time limit has expired.

Once the petition is received and approved by the faculty member/department Chair, the petition will go to the Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) for final review. If the petition is approved by the AIC, the AIC will establish the conditions for expunging the “X” portion of the grade for each individual situation. Those conditions could include, but are not limited to:

1.            Student must register for a course in ethics/integrity (specifically created by a committee for this purpose, containing objective questions and an essay – essay would be randomly selected from a bank of topics) several have suggested using existing ethics courses and informing student upon receiving XF to    consult the petition process.

2.            Upon completion of the course, the student must score 80 or above on an end of course exam.

Once the established conditions have been met, with the approval of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, the faculty member/department chair will submit a grade change request.

If the student is subsequently found guilty of a second violation of academic integrity, committed either before or after the original violation, the XF cannot be removed. For cases in which the second violation was not discovered until after the original XF was changed to an F, the XF grade is permanently restored for the course. The Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services will provide information from Retention Alert and other sources pertaining to each petition for review.

A student may retake a course where a grade of XF was awarded to obtain a better grade for the course. However, the “XF” grade will remain on the student’s transcript until the student successfully petitions for its removal.

Academic Integrity

Honor Code

On all course work, assignments, or examinations undertaken by students at the College, the following pledge is implied by virtue of admission: On my honor as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment. Violations of the academic integrity policy are purposefully divided into two distinct categories: (1) Basic violations (which result in academic sanctions) and (2) Capital violations (which result in academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action). Basic violations of academic integrity shall include, but are not limited to:

• Consultation of textbooks, library materials, or notes in examination, or electronic sources where such materials are not to be used during the test;
• Use of “crib sheets” or other hidden notes in such an examination;
• Looking at another student’s test paper to copy strategies or answers or allowing another to do so;
• Possessing a confederate contraband supply of questions or answers for any assignment or examination;
• Having a person other than the one duly registered and taking the course stand in at an examination or any other graded activity;
• Deliberate falsification of any graded activity;
• Collaboration with others except where such collaboration is permitted or encouraged;
• Submission of previously-graded work for a new assignment (without instructor’s prior consent);
• Use (either in part or whole) of documents obtained from internet sources designed to encourage dishonesty and which are not the immediate result of the student’s own academic effort;
• Unauthorized use of AI resources unless use has been specifically approved by the faculty;
• Continuing work on an examination or assignment after the allocated time has elapsed; /or
• Plagiarism (in any form) defined as taking of another person’s intellectual work and using it as one’s own; and/or
• Use of any unauthorized electronic device.

**Honor Code is under review for the 2023-2024 academic year.

A primary responsibility of higher education is to provide students with the opportunity for inquiry and the freedom to discuss and express their views openly and freely without fear of retaliation or abuse of person or property. Students have an obligation to act in a fair and reasonable manner toward their peers, faculty, staff, administration, and physical property of the College. Violations of college regulations that have been adopted to protect the college community will be subject to academic sanction and/or disciplinary action. This may include, but is not limited to, violations of regulations governing plagiarism, cheating, examination impersonation, submitting a substantially similar paper or project for credit in two (or more) courses unless expressly authorized to do so by your faculty member(s), academic fraud and acts of personal behavior such as sexual harassment, vandalism and substance abuse. The College’s policies and processes provide guidance to the individuals charged with administering disciplinary action or academic sanction while outlining the protection to be afforded to students through their right of appeal. Disciplinary authorities are encouraged, whenever possible and appropriate, to settle findings of violation by informal resolution.

The purpose of this information is to

• Help if you have been accused of academic dishonesty; or
• Help you understand academic integrity better so you can avoid unintentional acts of academic dishonesty.

It is the responsibility of the student to know and follow the rules.

What to do if you are accused of cheating or plagiarism:

1. Answer questions honestly. The instructor (or designated instructional leader) has an obligation to investigate and to try to determine the truth. Lying or fabricating evidence may lead to more harsh consequences.
2. Remember, there is an appeal process available to you. Regardless of the circumstances, you must be allowed an opportunity to “tell your side of the story.” Remember that allegations of cheating must be substantiated by some kind of evidence (having seen the act, having physical proof, or having receipt of a report from another student).
3. Consider the evidence against you. Contrary to popular belief, evidence does not have to be conclusive. The burden of proof is based on the “balance of probabilities;” that is, if a reasonable person can say: “Based on this evidence, cheating probably took place.”
4. If you encounter an instructor who, in your opinion, is handling a cheating accusation unprofessionally, you may want to seek advice from someone else (another faculty member, a department chair or division director, or administrator) who may help you.
5. Keep in mind that the College is obligated to handle incidents that may result in sanction or disciplinary action with the strictest confidence and so should you. Therefore, discuss these sensitive matters only with those in whom you can place the most trust.

Summary: This document defines the principles of academic integrity as detailed in the values statement below. It contains, by reference, the expectations, rights and responsibilities, sanctions, and related processes essential to maintain the standards of academic integrity within the College.

Purposes: Upon the recommendation of the faculty, the College adopts the following values statement, “Academic Integrity is a commitment to fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action.” Specifically, these values are defined as follows:

• An academic community of integrity advances the quest for truth and knowledge by requiring intellectual and personal honesty in learning, teaching, research, and service.
• An academic community of integrity fosters a climate of mutual trust, encourages the free exchange of ideas, and enables all to reach their highest potential.
• An academic community of integrity establishes clear standards, practices, and procedures and expects fairness in the interaction of students, faculty, and administrators.
• An academic community of integrity recognizes the participatory nature of the learning process and honors and respects a wide range of opinions and ideas.
• An academic community of integrity upholds personal responsibility and depends upon action in the face of wrongdoing.

Academic Integrity Violation Process

When a faculty member believes there is sufficient reasonable evidence to demonstrate that a student may have violated the College’s integrity policy, he/she will:

1. Discuss the incident with the student, (in the presence of the department chair if either the faculty member or student so desires).
2. Review the College’s academic integrity policy, explaining to the student how the alleged behavior has violated the policy and the possible penalties that may be the outcome.             
3. Offer the student the opportunity to provide an explanation relevant to the allegation of academic misconduct.
4. Advise the student of the academic sanction and/or recommendation for disciplinary action (if any) to be rendered within a reasonable time (if not immediately) and
5. Inform the student of his/her appeal rights (department chair, division director, and Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs and Student Services). The decision of the AIC is final.

NOTE: Capital violations must be referred to the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services for adjudication by the AIC when the recommended academic sanction and/or Disciplinary action exceeds assigning an “XF” grade. If the faculty member determines that academic misconduct has not occurred, no report or documentation is necessary. However, if the faculty member determines that a violation of the academic integrity policy has occurred, he/she shall:

1. Impose an academic sanction and/or recommendation for disciplinary action (as described above);
2. Retain evidence of the integrity violation (if any); and
3. Prepare and forward a (confidential) academic integrity violation report indicating the determination reached   and the sanction(s) imposed.

Related Academic Sanctions

As the primary arbiters of academic integrity, individual faculty members may address incidents of academic misconduct on a “case by case” basis (see Process). Specific sanctions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Verbal Warning/No grade-related action;
• 0/F on the assignment/quiz/examination (with the possibility of makeup);
• 0/F on the assignment/quiz/examination (with no possibility of makeup);
• 0/F in the course (no prohibition of future enrollment);
• 0/F in the course (prohibition of future enrollment);
• Designation of “XF” grade (with or without prohibition of future enrollment); and/or
• Recommendation for administrative academic sanction(s).

“Capital” Violations of Academic Integrity

Violations of academic integrity which occur in the context of other violations (which may or may not be subject to disciplinary or criminal charges) are considered “capital” offenses against academic integrity. As such, these cases shall be considered on the totality of the evidence, and primarily as academic offenses. Examples of such violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Committing an act of academic dishonesty in collaboration with another;
• Attempting to gain unfair academic advantage for oneself or another by bribery or by any act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting anything of value to another for such purpose;
• Changing or altering grades or other official educational records;
• Obtaining or providing to another an un-administered test or answers to an un-administered test;
• Gaining unauthorized access into a building or office or electronic media for the purpose of obtaining any course related information or examination; and/or
• Repeated acts of basic violations of academic integrity.

Related Academic Sanctions

Upon the recommendation of the faculty and/or discipline committee, the College may affect such academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action as deemed appropriate including but not limited to:

• Verbal warning/No grade-related action;
• 0/F on the assignment/quiz/exam (with or without possibility of makeup);
• 0/F in the course (with or without prohibition of future enrollment);
• Designation of the “XF” grade;
• Course Specific Enrollment Prohibition;
• Formal Reprimand;
• Probationary Status;
• Suspension (of one semester or more);
• Reduction of college-awarded scholarship;
• Retraction of college-awarded scholarship;
• Suspension from participation in activities which represent the College;
• Requirement of community service hours;
• Denial of graduation application;
• Expulsion; and/or
• Any other reasonable actions as deemed appropriate by academic administration.

Due Process

As an academic matter, basic violations of the academic integrity policy result in academic sanctions applied by the respective faculty member. However, students shall receive due process prior to disposition of sanction or disciplinary action, as follows:

1. Notification of the allegation(s) and possible sanctions;
2. Notification as to how their alleged actions violated college policy;
3. Opportunity to meet with the faculty member and/or Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) and hear the evidence to be applied as justification for academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action;
4. Notification as to the recommendation to be made by the faculty member and/or AIC; and
5. Opportunity to appeal the application of academic sanction and/or disciplinary action (as outlined above).

Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) 

The AIC will serve as an advisory committee to the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services called to serve in those instances when (a) the affected faculty member is unable or unwilling to recommend academic sanction, (b) the nature of the violation requires the recommendation of disciplinary sanction (i.e., for capital violations), and (c) when the student appeals the decision of the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services. The Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services will not serve on the AIC, but reserves the right to appoint the chair and AIC members (in consultation with the faculty and staff).

When a student appeals an academic sanction and/or disciplinary action, he or she is entitled to due process and a hearing with the AIC. The request for an appeal must be made in writing to the Chair of the AIC (through the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services) on or before the fifth working day following the disposition of academic sanction or disciplinary sanction. (Note: A working day is defined as any day the College is open for business.) The Chair of the AIC shall notify the student concerned, in writing, of the date, time, and place for the hearing which shall take place within fifteen working days after the date of the letter. The decision of the AIC is final.

The composition of the AIC is as follows: Chairperson (Appointed by the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services), Four faculty members or professional staff personnel, One male student-at-large, and One female student-at-large.

Academic Integrity Committee (AIC) Hearing

The hearing is informal and the Chairperson shall provide reasonable opportunities for witnesses to be heard. Legal rules of evidence do not apply to hearings before the College AIC. The committee may admit evidence that is considered commonly accepted by reasonable men in the conduct of their affairs. Committee members may freely question any witness.

The Committee shall proceed generally as follows during the hearing:

1.  Committee Chair reads the complaint and reviews the respondent’s rights.
   1. Notification of the allegation(s) and possible sanctions;
   2. Notification as to how their alleged actions violated college policy;
   3. Opportunity to meet with the College AIC and hear the evidence to be applied as justification for academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action;
   4. Notification as to the recommendation to be made by the College AIC;
   5. Inform the respondent that the decision of the AIC is final.
2. The Committee Chair or faculty representative presents the College’s case.
3. Respondent presents his/her defense.
4. The Committee Chair or faculty representative and the respondent present rebuttal evidence and arguments.
5. Each side summarizes its case.
6. The Committee will discuss and vote on the issue of whether or not there has been a violation of College rules and policies. If the Committee determines there has been an infraction of College policies, the Committee will determine an appropriate penalty. All members of the College AIC shall have an equal opportunity to vote in all matters brought before the Committee. Each vote shall have equal value; a simple majority will determine the outcome of all matters voted upon. Deliberation and voting are conducted in closed session with only committee members present.
7. Committee Chair informs the respondent of the decision of the Committee and of the penalty, if any. If a respondent fails to comply with a notice of hearing, the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services may impose an appropriate penalty or proceed with the hearing in the respondent’s absence.
8. Committee Chair submits a report of the hearing to the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services.

Faculty Rights 

Faculty members retain the rights of grade assignment and related academic sanctions. Course grades assigned (including the “XF”) may not be altered without the consent of the originating faculty member.

Faculty Responsibilities 

Faculty members retain the right to address instances of academic dishonesty they deem less serious using their own professional discretion as may be appropriate; however, the adjudication of either basic or capital violations must be guided by the parameters of this policy following all stated processes when deliberating and recommending academic sanctions and/or disciplinary action.

Violations of the policy which are not resolved informally shall be reported to the department chair and, upon resolution or recommendation of academic sanction or disciplinary action, results shall be briefly documented and reported to the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services through the appropriate Division Director. Notification, as described herein, shall not be construed to indicate that faculty members are in any way restrained from applying the academic sanction they deem appropriate.

Temple College Copyright Policy 

The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, is against federal copyright laws. Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under Title 17 of the United States Code, Chapter 1, Section 106 of the Copyright Act. As a general matter, copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.

Violators of civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages as outlined in Title 17 of the United States Code, Chapter 5. For more information, see the U.S. Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQs at www.copyright.gov/help/faq .

Instructors Unplanned Absence

In the unlikely event that an instructor is absent from class, you are required to wait for at least 15 minutes. If, after that time, the instructor has not arrived, class members may be excused for the remainder of the period without penalty. However, students are strongly encouraged to report the absence to the appropriate department chair, division director, or to the Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services to ensure that the reason for the absence is effectively addressed and resolved.

Admissions and Advising

Student Enrollment Services

What is Student and Enrollment Services?

Student and Enrollment Services (SES) supports students with the enrollment process, and to allow them to successfully participate in the full range of college experiences. Student and Enrollment Services is comprised of Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Testing Center, Advising Center, Retention, Student Accommodations, Veterans Affairs, Math Lab, Writing Center, Student Success Coaches and Student Life. Please refer to the College Catalog for more information about each of the SES departments.

Admissions (POLICY)

The College District has an open admissions policy that ensures that all persons who can benefit from postsecondary education have an opportunity to enroll. The College District shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, or military status in admissions.

Admission to the College District does not guarantee admittance to a particular course or program of study. A student may be required to satisfy certain requirements before enrolling in particular courses of study.

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FB#localTabContent .

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FB(LOCAL)-AJC

LDU 2018.03

DATE ISSUED: 9/18/2018

Advising

Advisors and Student Success Coaches are available on campus to assist you in a variety of areas. Academic Advisors help with academic advising, Texas Success Initiative requirements, testing, transfer information, crisis intervention and referral, career guidance, testing referrals, stress and worry reduction, decision-making skills, clarifying educational and personal goals, and other problems or concerns that interfere with the attainment of academic, technical, professional or personal goals.  Services are free and confidential for students at TC.

To see someone about advisement, no appointment is necessary but recommended. You may come to the Advising Center in One College Center, and an Academic Success Coach will assist you.

Student Success Coaches

Student Success Coaches, located in One College Center on the Temple campus, play an integral role in academic advising and degree pathway planning as well as support and encouragement facilitating career placement and transfer. All registrations, to include adding or dropping courses, are conducted with Student Success Coaches. 

Attendence (POLICY)

Students are subject to being dropped from their courses due to a lack of regular attendance. Some classes at Temple College have regularly scheduled/assigned meeting times while others are taught in a distance education format via the internet. For classes that have regularly scheduled/assigned meeting times, regular attendance implies that you are expected to be physically present in the classroom during regularly scheduled/assigned times, regardless of the method by which the assigned work for the class is completed. A lack of regular attendance is defined in the following two ways:

At the beginning of each term, a lack of attendance includes:

1. 16-week terms – no attendance by the 5th day of the term, including Fridays.1*
2. 10-week terms – no attendance by the 4th day of the term, including Fridays.1*
3. 8-week terms – no attendance by the 2nd day of the term.2
4. 5-week terms – no attendance by the 2nd day of the term.2*
5. Internet/Hybrid courses – Failure to access your course in the content management system. Temple College’s content management system is D2L and/or the course software as prescribed by the instructor prior to the class day specified above based on the length of the term for the course in which the student is enrolled.
   1. Requires attendance during the first week of the term.
   2. If your class does not meet every day, you must attend the first class to satisfy the initial attendance requirement.

Students unable to attend class during the specified times listed above must contact their instructor via e-mail prior to the start of classes for that term to avoid being dropped for non-attendance.

Once initial attendance at the beginning of the term has been satisfied:

Regular and punctual class attendance is expected at Temple College. A lack of regular attendance is defined as missing the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester (the equivalent amount of time may be fewer class periods in shorter terms). Attendance includes the completion of assignments by the instructor’s posted deadlines. Failure to adhere to the attendance/participation policy may result in being dropped from the course, which may impact your full-time status and potentially, your financial aid.

Faculty members will maintain an official record of attendance for each course primarily for the purpose of remaining in compliance with federal financial aid regulations. Attendance requirements for some programs may be more stringent than the general policy discussed above as required by program specific accreditation agencies and/or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

Students representing the College in sponsored activities related to credit courses or intercollegiate athletics will not be counted absent or penalized for work missed during their absences; however, they are expected to communicate their absence to their instructors – in advance – and make arrangements for class work that may be missed or due upon return to campus. Faculty/staff sponsoring college related activities will be responsible for notifying the faculty and the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services of planned absences (including a list of participating students and the dates that they will be absent) one instructional week prior to the event. This policy also applies to high school students taking dual credit courses who must attend ISD-scheduled activities. Students who expect to be absent because of religious holy days should contact the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services for details concerning Texas Education Code 51.911.

Students who do not show up or complete final exams may be issued a grade of “F” for the course.

Reinstatement (Students are expected to attend and participate; however, the policy is suspended for 2023-2024.)

Adhering to the Temple College attendance/participation policy is mandatory. You can be dropped from courses for excessive absences. You should communicate with your instructors each time you are absent from class. Reinstatement to classes at Temple College is initiated only for the purposes of correcting an institutional error. Students who (1) are dropped by faculty for non-attendance, or (2) initiate a drop on their own are not eligible for reinstatement.

Testing

The Testing Center provides a variety of testing and related services to TC students and to the community at large.

The Testing Center is located in the Barron Student Success Center, Room 3613. Phone is 254-298-8586. Many of the tests require the payment of a testing fee. Some of these fees are paid directly to the testing company when an individual registers to take the test. Others are paid to Temple College. Personnel in the Testing Center should be consulted regarding fees for specific tests.

For additional information, please see the Temple College website at https://www.templejc.edu/admissions/testing-center .

Tuition and Fees (POLICY)

Upon recommendation by the College President, tuition and fees shall be set annually by the Board and shall be published in the College District catalog and other appropriate publications.

Waivers

The College District shall publish in the College District catalog and other appropriate publications:

• The tuition and fee waivers the College District is required by law to grant; and
• Any legally authorized tuition and fee waiver adopted by the Board.

To view the tuition and fee schedule, click the Temple College catalog at http://catalog.templejc.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=845 .

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FD#legalTabContent .

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FD(LEGAL)-LJC

UPDATE 45

DATE ISSUED: 5/22/2023

Financing Education (POLICY)

The College District shall offer a comprehensive program of financial aid to eligible College District students. Information regarding available financial aid programs, program requirements, student eligibility, application procedures, and other relevant information shall be published in the College District catalog or other College District publications as appropriate.

The College District shall provide information and guidance to help student borrowers understand how to manage their debt and repay their loans.

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FEA#legalTabContent .

TEMPLE COLLEGE

FEA(LOCAL)-AJC

UPDATE 35

DATE ISSUED: 11/21/2018

Work Study

The purpose of the federal work-study program (FWS) is to stimulate and promote the part-time employment of students who are enrolled as undergraduate, graduate, or professional students and who are in need of earnings from employment to pursue courses of study at eligible institutions, and to encourage students receiving federal student financial assistance to participate in community service activities that will benefit the nation and engender in the students a sense of social responsibility and commitment to the community. 

For additional information, please see the Temple College website athttps://www.templejc.edu/hb2504/work-study/ .

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FEB#legalTabContent

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FEB(LEGAL)-LJC

UPDATE 45

DATE ISSUED: 5/22/2023

Student Housing (POLICY)

Two living options are available near the Temple College campus for students looking for convenient housing. For additional information, please see the Temple College website at https://www.templejc.edu/resources/campus-living/ .

For additional information related to student housing, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FG#legalTabContent

TEMPLE COLLEGE

FG(LEGAL)-LJC

UPDATE 45

DATE ISSUED: 5/22/2023

Campus and Safety Wellness

FERPA – Student Academic Records

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA is federal legislation in the United States designed to protect your personally identifiable information (PII). The act applies to all educational institutions that receive federal funds. For more information, consult http://templejc.edu/admissions/right-to-know/ferpa/

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (20 U.S.C. § 1092)

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. All public and private post-secondary educational institutions participating in federal student aid programs are required to comply with this law. The law, originally enacted by Congress in 1990 as the Campus Security Act, was initiated by Howard and Connie Clery after their daughter Jeanne was tragically murdered at Lehigh University in 1986. Amendments to the Act in 1998 renamed it in memory of Jeanne Clery.

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to publish an annual report every year by October 1 that contains three years of crime statistics and certain policy statements including sexual assault policies, which assure basic victims’ right, the law enforcement authority of campus police, and where the students should go to report crimes.  Temple College’s Annual Security Reports can be found at https://www.templejc.edu/resources/campus-police/security-and-crime-statistics/ . The complete text of the Clery Act can be found at http://clerycenter.org/ and the U.S. Department of Education regulations are available at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html .

Campus Police Location and Contact Information

The Campus Police offices are located behind the University Apartment Complex. To contact the Campus Police by phone, dial (254) 298-8911. Officers are on duty or on-call 24/7.

Leopard Alert Emergency Notification System

Leopard Alert is an emergency notification service that gives Temple College the ability to communicate health and safety emergency information quickly by e-mail and/or text message. By enrolling in Leopard Alert, Temple College can quickly pass on safety-related information, regardless of your location.  Please sign up for Leopard Alert here: https://www.templejc.edu/resources/leopard-alert/ 

Emergency Plan

Temple College cares about your safety. It is the policy of Temple College that all crime and other emergencies be immediately reported to the Campus Police. In the case of crime, fire, or medical emergency, contact the police, fire department, or medical assistance directly by dialing “9-1-1.” A call to any administrator or the switchboard operator who contacts the Campus Police office will constitute notification to the administration. An administrator who knows of any incident of crime, accident, or emergency is to make sure the information gets to the Campus Police office.

During the times when classes are in session and on Fridays, the buildings are open with classrooms and commons areas unlocked. Certain offices, labs, etc. are unlocked only during the time they are occupied. When the buildings are closed, a Campus Police Officer will patrol the campus, check to assure doors are locked and keep unauthorized persons off the campus. Adequate security is provided at athletic events.

The campus police have the authority to confront, identify, retain, and control the actions of persons on the campus whom they feel might be in violation of the law or campus regulation. The Campus Police Office and the local police departments partner closely for the safety of our college communities.

Temple College uses various means to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices and encourages students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. Information is disseminated through the Personnel Handbook, the Student Handbook, as well as the Family and Student Orientation and Information Session. Additional information is available on the Temple College website.

Freedom from Discrimination (POLICY)

Title IX – Freedom from Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation

A victim of prohibited conduct (discrimination, harassment, dating violence, stalking, and retaliation as described by this policy, even if the behavior does not rise to the level of unlawful conduct) has the right to report the incident to the College District and to receive a prompt and equitable resolution of the report.

Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX coordinator or another employee or submit the report electronically through the College District’s website at https://www.templejc.edu/resources/campus-police/title-ix-sexual-violence/#incident_form  . The submission of an anonymous electronic report may impair the College District’s ability to investigate and address the prohibited conduct.

A victim of a crime has the right to choose whether to report the crime to law enforcement, to be assisted by the College District in reporting the crime to law enforcement, or to decline to report the crime to law enforcement.

It is important that a victim of prohibited conduct go to a hospital for treatment and preservation of evidence, if applicable, as soon as practicable after the incident.

Any College District employee who suspects or receives notice that a student or group of students has or may have experienced prohibited conduct, regardless of when or where the incident occurred, shall immediately notify the Title IX coordinator and shall take any other steps required by this policy. Additionally, the employee may report to the College President or designee.

A report against the College President must be made directly to the Board. If a report is made directly to the Board, the Board shall appoint an appropriate person to investigate.

Reports of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment and gender-based harassment, may be directed to the Title IX coordinator. The College District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:

Please refer to https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Download/161?filename=FFDA(LOCAL).pdf  for the full policy with detailed information on confidentiality and the process. 

Surveillance Camera Use

Temple College is committed to maintaining your safety and security utilizing technology. A critical component of our safety and security plan is the utilization of video surveillance cameras. The surveillance of public areas is intended to deter crime and assist in protecting the safety and property at Temple College. To ensure the safety and security of employees, learners, and visitors to our campus and centers, Temple College has determined that the use of video surveillance cameras is necessary. These video surveillance cameras are not a guarantee of safety, but such use is designed to help improve safety and security by deterring acts of theft, violence, and other criminal activity, and increasing the likelihood that perpetrators of these acts will be identified.

Title IX Pregnancy Services

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities. This policy pertains to student rights under Title IX Pregnancy Services and to the respective course of action the student may choose to elect.

Qualifying students expecting academic relief under Title IX Pregnancy Services must disclose medical need to Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Pregnancy Services.*

Students who are requesting services related to pregnancy must disclose their need to their respective instructor and submit a signed diagnostic statement to the Temple College Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Pregnancy Services prior to or immediately upon learning of medical need. The Temple College Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Pregnancy Services will send a form letter to the student’s instructor(s) outlining the specific guidelines as related to the current function impact stated in the signed diagnostic statement. The Title IX Pregnancy Services form letter is only applicable for the time deemed necessary by the student’s treating health care professional.  Please note that students who do not disclose until after a medical need determination has been made by the treating professional will not qualify for retroactive services.

The signed diagnostic statement on letterhead from the treating health care professional must include the following information:

• Diagnosis – date of onset, end date of services, original diagnosis, and description of present symptoms.
• A description of the current functional impact on the student within the academic setting.
• A description of the expected prognosis.
• Credentials of the diagnosing professional including certification, licensure, professional training.

Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Pregnancy Services, Director of Retention – 254-298-8328, OCC RM 1473

All public and private schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any Federal funds (“schools”) must comply with Title IX.^*

Here are some things you should know about your rights:

Classes and School Activities – your school MUST:

• Allow you to continue participating in classes and extracurricular activities even though you are pregnant. This means that you can still participate in advanced placement and honors classes, school clubs, sports, honor societies, student leadership opportunities, and other activities, like after-school programs operated at the school.
  • Allow you to choose whether you want to participate in special instructional programs or classes for pregnant students. You can participate if you want to, but your school cannot pressure you to do so. The alternative program must provide the same types of academic, extracurricular and enrichment opportunities as your school’s regular program.

• Allow you to participate in classes and extracurricular activities even though you are pregnant and not require you to submit a doctor’s note unless your school requires a doctor’s note from all students who have a physical or emotional condition requiring treatment by a doctor. Your school also must not require a doctor’s note from you after you have been hospitalized for childbirth unless it requires a doctor’s note from all students who have been hospitalized for other conditions.

• Provide you with reasonable adjustments, like a larger desk, elevator access, or allowing you to make frequent trips to the restroom, when necessary because of your pregnancy.

Excused Absences and Medical Leave – your school MUST:

• Excuse absences due to pregnancy or childbirth for as long as your doctor says it is necessary.

• Allow you to return to the same academic and extracurricular status as before your medical leave began, which should include giving you the opportunity to make up any work missed while you were out.

• Ensure that teachers understand the Title IX requirements related to excused absences/medical leave. Your teacher may not refuse to allow you to submit work after a deadline you missed because of pregnancy or childbirth. If your teacher’s grading is based in part on class participation or attendance and you missed class because of pregnancy or childbirth, you should be allowed to make up the participation or attendance credits you didn’t have the chance to earn.

• Provide pregnant students with the same special services it provides to students with temporary medical conditions. This includes homebound instruction/at-home tutoring/independent study.

Harassment – your school MUST:

• Protect you from harassment based on sex, including harassment because of pregnancy or related conditions. Comments that could constitute prohibited harassment include making sexual comments or jokes about your pregnancy, calling you sexually charged names, spreading rumors about your sexual activity, and making sexual propositions or gestures, if the comments are sufficiently serious that it interferes with your ability to benefit from or participate in your school’s program.

Policies and Procedures – your school MUST:

• Have and distribute a policy against sex discrimination. It is recommended that the policy make clear that prohibited sex discrimination covers discrimination against pregnant and parenting students.

• Adopt and publish grievance procedures for students to file complaints of sex discrimination, including discrimination related to pregnancy or parental status.

• Identify at least one employee in the school or school district to carry out its responsibilities under Title IX (sometimes called a “Title IX Coordinator”) and notify all students and employees of the name, title, and contact information of its Title IX Coordinator. These responsibilities include overseeing complaints of discrimination against pregnant and parenting students.

Helpful Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Students:

• Ask your school for help—meet with your school’s Title IX Coordinator or counselor regarding what your school can do to support you in continuing your education.

• Keep notes about your pregnancy-related absences, any instances of harassment and your interactions with school officials about your pregnancy, and immediately report problems to your school’s Title IX Coordinator, counselor, or other staff.

• If you feel your school is discriminating against you because you are pregnant or parenting you may file a complaint:
  • Using your school’s internal Title IX grievance procedures.
  • With the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), even if you have not filed a complaint with your school. If you file with OCR, make sure you do so within 180 days of when the discrimination took place.
  • In court, even if you have not filed a complaint with your school or with OCR.

• Contact OCR if you have any questions. We are here to help make sure all students, including pregnant and parenting students, have equal educational opportunities!

If you want to learn more about your rights, or if you believe that a school district, college, or university is violating Federal law, you may contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at (800) 421-3481 or ocr@ed.gov. If you wish to fill out a complaint form online, you may do so at: http://www.ed.gov/ocr/complaintintro.html

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-know-rights-201306-title-ix.pdf

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act 2008

Students who are pregnant are not considered disabled by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act 2008, and Temple College is not obligated to provide accommodations to students with non-chronic impairments that last less than six months (28 CFR 35.108(b) and 28 CFR 36.105(b)).

However, if the pregnant student is diagnosed with a pregnancy-related impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, the student may qualify for educational accommodations under Title II of the ADAA (2008).  Pregnant students with such an impairment must disclose their need and submit the diagnostic statement to the Temple College Coordinator of Student Accommodations immediately upon learning of medical need.  Students that do not disclose until after returning from medical leave will not qualify for retroactive services. 

Title II Coordinator for Educational Accommodations, Coordinator of Student Accommodations – 254-298-8335, OCC RM 1450 A

Appeal Process

If the student feels the decision to grant or not grant services is not satisfactory, the student may appeal the decision. The student must present in writing to the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services their reason(s) for the appeal. The appeal must be made within 5 business days after the decision made by the Temple College Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Pregnancy Services.

A. Final Appeals Procedure

1. The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services is the final institutional authority on appeals.
2. The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services must issue a decision within ten working days after the receipt of the appeal by the grievant.
3. No new information may be introduced unless the parties can show cause as to why it was not introduced at the hearing.

B. Time Extensions

1. Any time limits set by this procedure may be extended by mutual consent of the grievant and the respondent and must be made in writing.
2. In the event any of the days falls on a College holiday, the extension will be the same number of days as the holiday. 

C. Other Courses of Action

The grievant may also file a complaint of Sexual Violence or Sexual Misconduct with the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education [1200 Main Tower, Suite 2260, Dallas, TX 75202] at the same time, during, or after use of this appeal procedure. Such complaints must be filed in writing no later than 180 days after the occurrence of the possible incident.

Grievance Procedures

If the student feels they have been discriminated against, there is a separate process that must be initiated. The Grievance Procedures policy is located in the Student Handbook on the Temple College website. Specific guidelines for initiating the process are contained within that policy.

Sexual Harassment

Temple College strives to maintain an environment free of harassment for all community members. Title IX prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in education programs on all Temple College campuses, or at any and all activities sponsored by, or in which TC participates. Sexual violence is a form of sexual harassment and is prohibited. Temple College will not tolerate violence of any kind, to include: domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking.

The College District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any student on the basis of sex or gender. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of College District policy and is prohibited.

Students are asked to complete the course “Preventing Sexual Harassment” which is internet-based and can be accessed through the Temple College web page at www.templejc.edu/shtraining . The student must click on the hyperlink HR and proceed to Preventing Sexual Harassment, Student Section. The course takes approximately one hour to complete, and a certificate can be printed upon completion and passing of the course.

It is the policy of the College that sexual harassment of students or employees at the College is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, and other verbal, physical, or suggestive conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual’s employment, position advancement, or academic advancement/achievement; or
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions or academic decisions affecting such individual; or
3. Such conduct has the effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or educational environment.

Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:

1. Suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations;
2. Sexually demeaning comments, epithets, slurs or jokes;
3. Impeding or blocking movements in a sexually suggestive manner; and/or
4. Threats or insinuations of seeking sexual favors where if the favor is not granted, the person making the threat seeks reprisals by withholding support for promotions or conducts poor performance reviews.

Reporting of Sexual Harassment

Any student who feels he/she is a victim of sexual harassment by any instructor, administrator, supervisor, other employee, student, or any other person in connection with activities at the College should initiate the complaint by bringing the matter to the immediate attention of the appropriate department chair. The complaint can be done verbally (informal) or written (formal). The department chair, in turn must immediately report the complaint to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services. If the student is uncomfortable, for any reason, in bringing such matter to the attention of the department chair or if the student is unsure as to where the complaint is to be initiated, the student should immediately report the incident to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services. If no other person is available or deemed suitable by the student for receiving the complaint, the student may submit a complaint in writing to the President of the College. However, no student alleging such harassment must present the matter to the person who is the subject of the complaint. The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services will begin an investigation after receipt of the student’s complaint. All reasonable action will be taken to assure the complainant and those testifying on behalf of the complainant will not suffer any form of retaliation as a result of their activities.

Sanctions

A student having been found to have engaged in and charged with sexual harassment against an employee of the College or another student is subject to the following sanctions:

1. Reprimand - This may take the form of a written and/or oral admonition from the Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs and Student Services.
2. Disciplinary probation - This indicates that further violations may result in suspension. Disciplinary probation may be imposed for any length of time up to one calendar year. The student shall be automatically removed from probation when the imposed period expires.
3. Suspension from the College - Suspension from the College prohibits, during the period of suspension, the student on whom it is imposed from being enrolled in or from registering for any credit or noncredit scholastic work at or through the College. Additionally, it prohibits the student from entering the College campus except in response to an official summons.
4. Not Eligible for Re-Admission - This penalty is equal to suspension or, in some cases, expulsion. This penalty may apply to persons not registered in the College at the time the penalty is imposed.
5. Expulsion from the College - Expulsion is permanent severance from the College.

False Report of Sexual Harassment

Any student who intentionally or maliciously files a false report of sexual harassment against another student or college employee is subject to

1. Reprimand - This may take the form of a written and/or oral admonition from the Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Services.
2. Disciplinary probation - This indicates that further violations may result in suspension. Disciplinary probation may be imposed for any length of time up to one calendar year. The student shall be automatically removed from probation when the imposed period expires.
3. Suspension from the College - Suspension from the College prohibits, during the period of suspension, the student on whom it is imposed from being enrolled in or from registering for any credit or non-credit scholastic work at or through the College. Additionally, it prohibits the student from entering the College campus except in response to an official summons.
4. Not Eligible for Re-Admission - This penalty is equal to suspension, or in some cases expulsion. This penalty may apply to persons not registered in the College at the time the penalty is imposed.
5. Expulsion from the College - Expulsion is permanent severance from the College.

Student Welfare

Bullying

Temple College is committed to maintaining a welcoming and positive environment for all students. Bullying is prohibited. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of policy. Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on College District property, at a College District-sponsored or College District-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the College District 

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FFE#localTabContent

TEMPLE COLLEGE

FFE(LOCAL)-AJC

LDU 2018.03

DATE ISSUED: 9/18/2018

Wellness and Health Services

Campus Life

Service Animals

Service Animals (a canine that is specially trained or equipped to help a person with a disability and that is used by a person with a disability) are permitted in any campus building that the general public has access to. Assistance or Emotional Support Animals (various animals) are only allowed in the room within a residence hall/apartment of the student and no other buildings on campus. 

For additional information, please see Board Policy at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=161&code=FAA#legalTabContent

Student Parking and Traffic

It is the responsibility of each student to obtain a free student vehicle parking permit for each vehicle that he/she intends to operate on campus or to have operated on his/her behalf on campus. This parking permit allows a Temple College student to park in any student or open parking area only. These permits are available at the time of registration and subsequently are available at the Cashier’s Office in One College Centre.

Speed Limit

The maximum permissible speed limit on campus or at Temple College Centers shall be 15 miles per hour.

Registration of Vehicles with Free Parking Permits

*Student Parking Permit requirements are suspended for the 2023-2024 academic year*

Parking Permits (Registration of Vehicles)

1. Vehicle Registration: All vehicles regularly parked on the Temple College main campus or any Temple College Center by students, college personnel, TC Board of Trustees members, or other individuals must be properly registered and display a valid parking permit.
2. Parking Permit Issuance: Student vehicle owners and operators must register vehicles and obtain free parking permits from the Cashier’s Office in One College Centre.
3. Registration Information: In order to obtain a vehicle parking permit, the vehicle registrant must complete a parking permit form and supply a College ID number, the vehicle’s make (Buick, Ford, etc.), vehicle type (2dr/4dr, SUV, etc.), model, year, color, license plate number with state of origin. 

Types of Parking Permits: Parking permits will vary in color according to purpose listed below:

Student Permits: Any student registered and paid at Temple College is eligible to obtain a free student parking permit. This parking permit allows a Temple College student to park in any student or open parking area only. Visitor spaces are never student parking spaces.

Display of Parking Permit: On automobiles and trucks, the permit must be displayed on the outside of the back glass of the automobile driver’s side on the bottom so that the Campus Police can easily scan properly parked vehicles for valid permits. On motorcycles, the permit must be displayed on the rear fender (affixed with adhesive). Permits that are not displayed in the proper location will be ticketed. Any exception to permit placement must be approved, in advance, by the Campus Police Office or appropriate Center designee.

Parking Permit Regulations:

1. A parking permit is no guarantee of a parking space. Each driver is responsible for finding a legal parking space. Lack of space does not excuse violations of any parking regulation.
2. Parking Permits must be current for the academic year.
3. A parking permit will not be issued to any person (faculty, staff, or other individual) having unpaid violation charges or other outstanding TC balances (e.g. parking fines, etc.) until full payment is made to the Cashier’s Office or other designated office location at Temple College Centers. College personnel will check for outstanding balance holds prior to issuance of a parking permit.
4. Special Occasion Restrictions on Permits−The only exception to the parking permit policy exists in the case of special occasion restrictions on permits where parking restrictions may be imposed or where police officers waive restrictions that normally apply. For these special occasions, prior arrangements have to be made with College administration and notice has to be given to Campus Police. For all emergency situations, Campus Police or appropriate Center designee can alter restrictions as conditions warrant.

Parking Designated for Persons with Disabilities: Temple College will follow the State law, Transportation Code Title 7, Subtitle H, Chapter 681, regarding privileged parking. Any student with a disability must obtain and display a free College parking permit in addition to their (individual named on the placard or license plate) state issued current placard or license plate to park in a parking space designated for persons with disabilities.

Students must visibly display their (individual named on the placard or license plate) state issued current placard or license plate to park in any parking space designated for persons with disabilities. If a visitor receives a citation in error for parking in a disabled parking space, the citation may be taken to the Campus Police office or appropriate Center designee for review.

Any person authorized to park in a parking space designated for persons with disabilities may park in any parking space designated for persons with disabilities on campus.

Towing Policy

To protect your vehicle from being towed, abide by all posted Temple College parking signage. The College reserves the right to impound, or to have impounded, any vehicle which is parked in a manner dangerous to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise in violation of College parking and traffic regulations. The vehicle owner will be responsible for all costs involved in removing, impounding, and storing such vehicles.

Open Parking (AFTER 5:30 p.m.)

At Main Campus, parking lots are designated as open parking from 5:30 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday and after 12:00 noon on Fridays. This does not include areas marked as Reserved Parking, Parking Designated for Persons with Disabilities, Fire Lanes, or Visitor Designated Parking areas.

Parking lots and spaces at Centers are considered open parking during regular business hours unless designated for Reserved/Staff Parking, Parking Designated for Persons with Disabilities, Fire Lanes, or Visitor Designated Parking.

Parking Violations

Any of the following, taking place anywhere on the property of Temple College or Temple College Center at any time, will constitute a parking violation:

1. Parking in any area not designated as a parking space, such as fire lanes
2. Failure to possess and properly display a valid Temple College parking permit
3. Failure to affix permit in the proper manner or location
4. Parallel (street) parking against the flow of traffic
5. Failure to remain within the lines of a marked parking space
6. Parking in a Reserved or non-Student space or Staff designated parking lot.
7. Parking in a Handicapped space (unless vehicle displays a state Handicap Permit or license plate)
8. Parking in a Visitor space (a tagged vehicle is NEVER considered a Visitor, regardless of the particular reason for being on campus)
9. Parking contrary to indicated traffic flow in lots with angled parking spaces.

Penalties for parking violations are assessed as follows:

• $25 for the first ticket per academic year,
• $40 for the second per academic year, and
• $60 for third and subsequent tickets per academic year

Traffic Violations Policy

Any of the following, taking place anywhere on the property of Temple College or Temple College Center at any time, will constitute a traffic violation:

1. Driving without a valid driver’s license
2. Exceeding 15 miles per hour
3. Failure to come to a complete stop at a stop sign
4. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street
5. Driving on a sidewalk or lawn
6. Failure to yield to pedestrians
7. Any other violation of Texas Motor Vehicle Laws

Citation/Violation Notice Appeals

Main Campus:  If you feel that a traffic or parking violation notice was issued to you unjustly or if you feel that the circumstances were so compelling as to not warrant the violation, you may appeal the Violation Notice. To appeal, contact the Student Life and Community Outreach Office at 254-298-8309 or complete the Student Ticket Appeals process (https://www.templejc.edu/resources/student-ticket-appeals/) within five (5) business days after the violation was issued. The Ticket Appeals Committee that consists of three students and two staff members will meet within (2) days of receiving an appeal request and render a decision. A student can only bring a particular violation to the committee once a semester. The Committee is the final authority with regard to ticket appeals.

Campus Centers: If you feel that a Center’s traffic or parking violation notice was issued to you unjustly, or if you feel that the circumstances were so compelling as to not warrant the violation, you may appeal the violation notice. To appeal, contact the Center Director’s Office within five (5) working days after the violation was issued. The Center Director will serve as the final authority with regard to all ticket appeals at Center locations.

Security of Vehicles

Temple College assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on campus; however, every effort will be made by Temple College to protect all vehicles and property. 

1. All thefts, accidents, and offenses that occur on campus should be reported to the Campus Police Office.
2. A record of serial numbers of valuables should be kept.
3. Mark auto accessories so that they may be identified.
4. Write name and address in all personal textbooks.
5. Keys and valuables should not be left in the car.
6. Always lock your car.

Prescence in Unauthorized Areas

At times, parts of the College campus become “off limits” to students. When offices are closed or buildings are locked, no attempt should be made to enter such premises. 

Unattended Children and Children on Campus

Temple College strives to provide an environment most conducive to teaching and learning for all enrolled students. For reasons of security and child welfare, the institution will not permit unattended children to be left anywhere on the premises. Minor children are not allowed in classrooms, laboratories, or other facilities of the college unless they are taking part in approved activities or are enrolled in classes. 

Lost and Found

The Temple College Police Department is the central location for all Lost and Found items that are turned in. Any items found on or near Temple College property should be turned into the Campus Police. If an item has a name on it, Campus Police officers will try to contact that person by phone or email. It is important that individuals have names on items. Students attempting to claim a lost item will be expected to provide a reasonably accurate description to assure that the rightful owner receives the property. The Campus Police office is located in the east side of campus (see the campus map for exact location). Persons may call 254-298-8911 to inquire about lost property.

Student Activities