ABE Handbook Section 3: Policies

The program can offer all services at no cost to students through federal and state grants awarded to us by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning & Education Options. In order to receive continued funding, the program must follow policies. While there are no monetary expenses for students, we ask that students help us fulfill our mission by following the program's policies.

Attendance

Regular attendance is critical to a student’s success in any program as a student gains maximum benefit from attending regularly. Absences will be recorded. Students should contact their instructor prior to the start of class if they are going to miss a class. Depending on the length of the class, the total number of absences will vary. 85% attendance and the required course work is the expectation to receive a completion for any program. Each instructor will have specific details on attendance expectations and course completion.

Absences

For all absences, students are responsible for ensuring that all efforts are made to discuss as appropriate a plan for making up work during the absences. Not all work or assessments can be made up as some are based on hands on or group work that cannot be recreated. Some progress may be impacted due to absences. Absences totaling over 20% of the class’s scheduled meeting time may cause a student to be dropped. With respect to any absence, presentations and skills training cannot be duplicated which will impact the students’ ability to earn their certification. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of their absence. Tutoring is available and will need to be scheduled. All make-up work and credit are subject to the instructor’s approval.

Class Expectations

Students are expected to prepare for class by doing assigned readings, activities, participate in the class discussions, ask questions, and share your learning experience with the class.

Academic Integrity

All students enrolled in classes at TMCC Adult Education are expected to maintain integrity in all academic pursuits. These include the writing of papers, examinations, assignments, records, and other details relative to the assessment of student performance. Integrity and honesty are qualities essential in the work field.

TMCC Adult Education and its staff do not want students who are dishonest since that attitude and perspective will put employers and coworkers at risk. Any dishonesty with regard to these matters is subject to censure or penalty (including but not limited to dismissal from the program).

Disruptive Classroom Behavior

In the classroom environment, you must respect the rights of others seeking to learn, respect the professionalism of the instructor, and honor the differences of viewpoints.

Student conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to removal from the class. Children are not allowed in the class during class time. If there is a concern, communication in a private and professional manner with the instructor is the first step to clarify any questions or concerns. If the direct communication with the instructor does not resolve the situation, follow the “complaint procedure” to receive assistance from the Director of Adult Education.

Dress Code

For some career and training classes special equipment is required for the classroom/lab. Instructors will explain the expectations and safety attire needed for each program.

It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they come to class dressed appropriately and ready for class. If the student is not dressed appropriately for the class, the student will be asked to change into appropriate attire and may be marked absent.

Student Progression

Student progression will be based on performance, participation, homework, quizzes, tests, hands on skills, and by progress or end of session assessment. Instructors will measure individual progress and achievement of course objectives by students demonstrating satisfactory proficiency through a variety of assessments and evaluations.

Photography/Video/Recording

Photographing, videotaping, or recording is only permitted with instructor approval. TMCC Adult Education reserves the right to photograph or video classes and program participants for promotional purposes.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones must be set on silent during class. Students may use their phones before or after class and during break so as not to interrupt instruction. Some instructors might use cell phones for classroom engagement, this will be subject to the instructor’s approval. In case of emergencies, please notify your instructor if there is a time you may have to step out of the class to take a call.

Facility Use

Smoking Policy

Smoking and/or the use of any tobacco or e-cigarette product is prohibited within any TMCC buildings, on school grounds, and parking lots, during school sponsored activities, in private vehicles parked and/or operated on property, and in any building in which services are provided by employees of TMCC.

Online Resource Policy

TMCC’s Adult Education has provided all classes with resources available through the Internet. Use of TMCC computers, network, and online resources is a privilege, not a right. These resources are to be used only in conjunction with teacher directed classroom study.

  • The purpose of providing access to online resources is to support classroom instruction and educational research by furnishing access to unique resources and the opportunity for collaborative work. User accounts created for the student are personal and should not be shared. The use of the online resources must be in support of classroom directed activities and consistent with the adopted curriculum and educational objectives of the TMCC Adult Education class.
  • Transmission of or access to materials on the online resources, which are not related to instructional activities. (e.g., in violation of federal or state laws are prohibited.) This includes, but is not limited to harmful, threatening, harassing, inflammatory material. Restrictions against inappropriate language apply to public messages, private messages, and material posted on online resources.
  • Students will not make deliberate attempts to disrupt the computer system or destroy data. Students will not be allowed to download, copy, or install any games or unauthorized software on college computers. Use for commercial or personal advertising and political lobbying is also prohibited.

Inappropriate use of online resources will result in the cancellation of those privileges. The Director of Adult Education will determine when a person has violated these provisions based upon recommendations from the instructor. Renewal of the privilege is the option of the Director of Adult Education.

Parking Regulations

Students who park illegally or drive in an unsafe, reckless manner, will lose the privilege of parking on this campus.

Complaint Procedure

Students alleging harassment or has a disagreement with an instructor or disciplinary action in the classroom, the following process should be adhered to:

  • Convey concern or subject of complaint in a respectful manner to the instructor during a time set aside for this issue.
  • State your issue and listen to the instructor’s response.
  • If there is no resolution at this point, refer your complaint to the TMCC Adult Education Director and follow the formal process.

Formal Process

If the student is not satisfied with the resolution, the following steps should be taken:

  • Complete the full informal process.
  • Discuss the situation with the TMCC Adult Education Director.
  • File a written complaint form.

Emergencies/Emergency Contact information

TMCC Adult Education is responsible only for immediate first aid.

It is essential that each student:

  • Fill out emergency card/information with complete and current information.
  • Notify Instructor should any of the emergency information change (i.e., new telephone number, address change, emergency contacts.)

Any TMCC Adult Education student injured in a classroom must follow these procedures:

  • Report the injury to his/her instructor.
  • The student will then be directed to fill out an Injury Report.

If the student is at a Workplace Literacy/Internship job site and is injured in the classroom::

  • Report the injury to the instructor.
  • Fill out the Employee’s Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefit form as soon as possible.

Vaccination/ Health Exam

The proof of COVID vaccination is not required to enroll at TMCC Adult Education, however, in courses that require student-to-student/ student-to patient laboratory interaction and offsite internship/ externship, additional health exam/ TB clearance/ Covid and other vaccinations may be mandated. Please check course description AND class orientation information.