FDAF REGULATION
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
1.01 Health-related campus policies referring to HIV/AIDS, other communicable diseases, alcohol and substance abuse, and immunizations are available in the office of the school nurse located in the student center. The College District shall promote the health and well being of the College District community through direct medically related services, health education and counseling, and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
2.01 Communicable diseases include, but are not limited to, measles, influenza, viral hepatitis- A and B, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. For the purpose of this policy, the term “HIV infection” shall include AIDS, AIDS-Related Complex (ARC), and a positive test for the antibody to human immunodeficiency virus.
2.02 The College District’s decisions involving students who have communicable diseases shall be based upon current and well-informed medical judgments concerning the disease, the risks of transmitting the illness to others, the symptoms and special circumstances of each individual who has a communicable disease, a careful weighing of the identified risks, and the available alternatives for responding to a person with a communicable disease.
The College District shall not discriminate in enrollment against any student solely on the grounds that the student has a communicable disease. Students shall not be denied access to College District facilities or campus activities solely on the grounds that they have a communicable disease, however, the College District reserves the right to exclude a student with a communicable disease from College District facilities, programs, and activities if the College District makes a medically based determination that the restriction is necessary for the welfare of the student with the disease and/or the welfare of other members of the College District community.
2.03 The College District shall comply with all pertinent statutes and regulations that protect the privacy of students with a communicable disease. The College District shall ensure that procedural safeguards are in effect in all offices of the College District in order to maintain the confidentiality of students who have HIV infection.
2.04 The College District shall maintain a comprehensive HIV infection education program and shall make its policy on HIV/AIDS available to students by including said policy in the student handbook and distributing the handbook at registration.
2.05 The College District is required to, and shall report, on the day of the recognition, all suspected or known cases of communicable diseases as described in the appropriate federal and state statutes and regulations.
IMMUNIZATIONS
3.01 The College District does not require proof of immunization for the general student population, except proof of bacterial meningitis immunization for most new students as required by state law.
Immunizations are required for students whose course work involves direct patient contact in a medical or clinical setting. These requirements are distributed with the information packets admission materials for each program involving clinical coursework.
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
4.01 In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the College District has adopted and shall prescribe to the following alcohol and drug policy:
To ensure a safe, productive working and learning environment on all property either owned or controlled by the College District, the unlawful manufacture, use, sale, dispensation, or possession of alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited.
The College District shall strictly prohibit any member of the College
District community, visitor, or contractor being on any property either owned or controlled by the College District while under the influence alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances. Anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances on property either owned or controlled by the College District will be refused entry or removed from said property.
Anyone taking a drug or other medication, whether or not prescribed by the individual’s physician for a medical condition, that is known or advertised as possibly affecting or impairing judgment, coordination, or other senses, or that may adversely affect ability to perform work or studies in a safe and productive manner, shall notify his /her instructor or supervisor prior to starting work or entering the classroom.
Members of the College District community with drug or alcohol problems who voluntarily disclose their problem and enroll in an employer or student assistance or rehabilitation program will not be subject to disciplinary action when they follow recommendations made by the referral source and successfully complete the treatment program.
The complete alcohol and drug policy can be found in the Student Handbook.
STUDENT COMPLAINTS: SEXUAL HARASSMENT NOTICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS
What is the College District policy concerning sexual misconduct?
The College District forbids employee conduct constituting sexual harassment of students. The College District forbids students from engaging in unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward another student or a College District employee.
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment of a student by an employee includes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal (oral or written), physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature. It also includes such activities as engaging in sexually oriented conversations for purposes of personal sexual gratification, telephoning a student at home or elsewhere to solicit inappropriate social relationships, physical contact that would be reasonably construed as sexual in nature, and enticing or threatening a student to engage in sexual behavior in exchange for grades or other school-related benefit.
Sexual harassment of a student by another student includes unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, whether by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors.
What laws address sexual harassment of students?
Sexual harassment or abuse of students by College District employees may constitute discrimination on the basis of sex and is prohibited by Title IX (the federal law prohibiting gender-based discrimination by schools that receive federal funds).
What will the College District do when it learns of sexual harassment of a student?
When a college administrator receives a report that a student is being sexually harassed or abused, he or she will initiate an investigation and take prompt action to intervene.
What do I do if I have been sexually harassed at college?
A student who has a complaint alleging sexual harassment by other student(s) or sexual harassment by an employee may request a conference with the appropriate administrator or designee, or the College District’s Title IX coordinator. The conference will be scheduled and held as soon as possible but within seven calendar days. The appropriate administrator or Title IX coordinator will coordinate an investigation. Oral complaints should be reduced to writing to assist in the College District’s investigation.
A complaint may also be filed separately with the Office of Civil Rights: Regional Director
Office of Civil Rights, Region VI 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 2600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Telephone: (214) 880–2459
Fax: (214) 880–3082 TDD: (214) 880–2456
Who is the Title IX coordinator and how do I contact that person?
The Title IX coordinator for the College District is:
Name: Tifini Whiddon
Position: Director of Human Resources Address: Administration Building Room 201 Telephone: (936) 633–4555
The Title IX coordinator is a College District employee who has the responsibility to assure College District compliance with the requirements of Title IX. The coordinator will investigate or oversee an investigation of a complaint alleging violations of Title IX.
The College District has adopted complaint procedures for handling Title IX complaints, which may be obtained from the appropriate administrator or Title IX coordinator. The student may be accompanied by an advisor throughout the complaint process.
Will my complaint be confidential?
To the greatest extent possible, complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Limited disclosure may be necessary in order to complete a thorough investigation.
What if I am not satisfied by the College District’s resolution of my complaint?
If the student is not satisfied with the College District’s initial response to the complaint, he or she has seven calendar days to request a conference with the College President or designee, who will schedule and hold a conference. Prior to or at the conference, the student must submit a written complaint that contains: a statement of the complaint; any evidence to support the complaint; the resolution sought; the student’s and/or student’s signature; and the date of the conference with the appropriate administrator.
If the student considers the resolution unsatisfactory, he or she may request that the complaint be heard by the Board of Trustees at its next regular meeting, in accordance with policy BD(LOCAL). The Board will hear the complaint in closed meeting, unless otherwise required by the Texas Open Meetings Act. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board will decide what action it deems appropriate.