Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Maricopa County Community College District Common Policies | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 1 2 1 Pending Governing Board Approval, 8/27/19. For the most current information regarding common policies, log on to https://district.maricopa.edu/stewardship/maricopa-governance/common-pages/student-regulations 2. Students taking a reduced course load must maintain satisfactory academic progress standards as defined by the College catalog. 3. The reduced credit load may result in an adjusted financial aid package. There may be additional ramifications including, but not limited to, extra time to complete college, insurance coverage, Vocational Rehabilitation funding, etc. 4. Eligibility for Federal Stafford Loans may be reduced according to the total number of credit hours taken in the full academic year. A student taking a reduced course load must be at least half time in a semester (6 credits) in order to receive a Stafford Loan. 5. The amount of Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) awarded is based on the actual number of credit hours taken. 6. Requirements for continuation of funding through Vocational Rehabilitation may differ. The student must contact his/ her VR counselor to determine how a reduced course load will impact their funding. 7. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has published standards in regard to the designation of Certified Disabled Student-Athlete in Article V Section J of the NJCAA bylaws. This procedure addresses the NJCAA criteria for reduced course loads. Application Process 1. Applications for reduced course loads must be submitted to the Disability & Services professional with supporting documentation. Requests must be made prior to the beginning of each semester. 2. Supporting documentation must include a diagnostic evaluation from an appropriate professional. The documentation must meet the guidelines set forth by the Maricopa Community College District's Documentation Policy in order to evaluate the current impact of the disability in regards to the request. Students are required to complete an application form for this status every semester, but do not need to re-submit their documentation. Continuation of this status is not automatic. Each case will be re-evaluated at the end of the semester to determine if this accommodation is still appropriate. 3. Students requesting a reduced course load should consult with their academic advisor regarding the consequences of this status for making progress toward graduation requirements and eligibility for various academic distinctions and designations. 4. Students registered in occupational and/or academic programs that have specific block formats will not be considered for reduced course loads. 5. Students who are approved for a reduced course load will be required to sign the Reduced Course Load Approval Form (see Appendix S-10), which includes a statement acknowledging that he or she has reviewed the consequences that go with reduced load status and accepts them. 6. When a reduced course load status is granted by the Disability Resources & Services professional, a copy of the Reduced Course Load Approval Form will be sent to the appropriate individuals. 2.3.11 Academic Misconduct 1. Definitions A. Academic Misconduct — includes any conduct associated with the classroom, laboratory, or clinical learning process that is inconsistent with the published course competencies/objectives and/or academic standards for the course, program, department, or institution. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to: (a) cheating and plagiarism (including any assistance or collusion in such activities, or requests or offers to do so); (b) excessive absences; (c) use of abusive or profane language; and (d) disruptive behavior.