General Information
Academic Freedom
The College is dedicated to open, rational investigation, instruction, and publication by the faculty in the accomplishment of the mission of the College to provide students with the right of free inquiry and learning. It is recognized that the College has an interest in providing efficient, quality academic programs to the community. Employees must exercise all rights and privileges with discretion and with due consideration of the effect upon the College's interests. Academic freedom does not contain arbitrary or unreasonable provisions and will not be in conflict with statutory provisions. The College protects academic freedom from political and other influences.
ApprenticeshipNC
Recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship to act on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, ApprenticeshipNC is the State Apprenticeship Agency authorized to register apprenticeship programs tailored to meet employers' needs. The ApprenticeshipNC Team works with employers, educational institutions, and community partners to foster and expand Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs across North Carolina. The agency also acts as an information source for individuals interested in pursuing career opportunities through Registered Apprenticeship. For more information, visit: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/businesses/apprenticeships/about.
Equal Opportunity
The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from the participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
The College supports all federal laws, including, but not limited to, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Services Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act and Drug Testing, the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, and Executive Order 11375. The Executive Director of Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator should be contacted regarding Equal Opportunity matters.
Freedom of Expression
Students have a right to take reasonable exception to the data or views offered in any course of study, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course for which they are enrolled. Order, direction, and procedure, as well as the scope and treatment of the subject, are primarily the responsibility of the instructor.
Guest Speakers
Students and employees have the right to invite speakers by following procedures established by the College. Sponsorship of guest speakers does not imply approval or endorsement of views expressed either by the sponsoring group or the College.
Lenoir Community College Foundation, Inc.
The Lenoir Community College Foundation was chartered in 1972 for the purpose of receiving funds for general college support. Gifts in support of the College may be made directly to the Foundation.
Lenoir Community College Indebtedness Policy
No degree, diploma, certificate, transcript, or record will be issued to students who have not made satisfactory settlement of all their indebtedness to the College. Students may not be permitted to attend classes, take final exams, nor register for any subsequent semesters if those students have delinquent indebtedness with the College. Students are encouraged to make arrangements with the Business Office to satisfy outstanding debt.
Licensing of Graduates
Lenoir Community College is an educational institution and prepares students for progression and completion of programs of study that lead to licensure. Upon completion of a program requiring licensure, the licensure process is the responsibility of the graduate. Students convicted of a felony or any other crimes involving moral turpitude may not be recognized by the proper licensing.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
The College encourages the development, writing, invention, or production of intellectual property designed to improve the productivity of the College or to enhance the teaching/learning environment. Employees and students own all rights to copyrightable or patentable independent works which they create without College support, e.g., equipment, supplies, monetary compensation, or release time. Unless otherwise stated in a signed contractual agreement, the College owns all rights to copyrightable or patentable work created by the employees and students with College support.
Title IX and Pregnancy
A student seeking pregnancy accommodations under Title IX is required to produce appropriate medical documentation. The College must excuse a student’s absences because of pregnancy or childbirth for as long as the student’s medical practitioner deems the absence medically necessary. In addition, when a student returns to school, they must be allowed to return to the same academic and extracurricular status prior to their medical leave. The College will not assume a medical condition or offer academic accommodations without proper documentation. To request accommodations as a pregnant student, contact: Dean of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, Leigh and John McNairy Library, Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 301, Krhill01@lenoircc.edu.
Work-Based Learning (WBL)
Waiver of Responsibility
Some programs offer students the opportunity for work-based learning experiences in the classroom and lab environments. Anyone receiving services from such College programs is responsible for payment of material costs. The College assumes no responsibility for the quality of work performed or for damages sustained while in the learning environment.
Work-Based Learning & Job Placement Services
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is open to students in identified programs. College personnel will assist the student in identifying a job that meets the criteria. Numerous advantages accrue from such an approach to learning: career connection for participating students, a skilled workforce for employers, and an avenue to connect the College to the community. A student may earn Work-Based Learning credit according to approved curriculum standards for the student's curriculum. Students should check with their advisor for information regarding those guidelines. Additional information may be obtained from Lancer Career Connections staff members. Lancer Career Connections staff are located in the Student Services Area in the Leigh and John McNairy Library on LCC's Main Campus.