Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990:
The Student-Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires all colleges and universities participating in the Federal Student Aid Program to disclose basic institution information, graduation rates, and information on students receiving athletically related student aid, campus security policies and campus crime statistics.
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Columbus Technical College is committed to assisting each student to achieve their maximum potential. All students applying to Columbus Tech will be admitted after satisfying one Academic Criteria. Students will then be advised and allowed to register in accordance to the academic standards applicable to their chosen program.
In accordance with the Statement of Equal Opportunity, the System and its constituent Technical Colleges will not discriminate in admissions.
Academic Criteria for Admission:
To be admitted by all Technical Colleges, applicants must satisfy one of the six academic readiness paths below:
- To be admitted by all Technical Colleges, applicants must satisfy one of the six academic readiness paths below:
- High school graduates must submit an official high school transcript, including graduation date, that reflects the student has met the attendance, academic, and/or assessment requirements for the state’s Board of Education or equivalent agency.
- High school diplomas/transcripts must be issued from a state recognized secondary institution.
- Applicants with diplomas from secondary schools located outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated for equivalency by an approved outside evaluation organization.
- High school Certificates of Attendance or other certificates, credentials, or documents where the student did not complete all required coursework or testing required for a high school diploma in that state are only recognized for programs not requiring a high school credential or equivalency.
- High school diplomas/transcripts must be issued from a state recognized secondary institution.
- Submission of an official transcript reflecting the student has passed an examination or completed a program the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma (e.g. GED, HiSET, Career Plus HSE).
- Exceptions to requirements a. or b. include those students seeking enrollment into an approved basic workforce certificate that does not require a high school diploma, or high school equivalency for admission as listed on Attachment 6.2.1p.a2 Program Placement Information.
- Submission of an official transcript from one or more previously attended postsecondary institutions (accredited by an accepted accrediting agency) reflecting the successful completion of a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter credit hours of coursework at the post-secondary level or successful completion of a college level math and English course.
- Applicants who were home schooled who attended an accredited program must submit:
- annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student’s junior and senior years;
- The final progress report or transcript must include the graduation date.
- Service members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy may submit an official copy of their DD Form 214 or other official documentation of military service indicating high school graduate or equivalent.
- Exception: Presidents of Technical Colleges may waive the high school diploma/high school equivalency requirement for those pursuing a high school equivalency who are otherwise eligible to enroll in a specific program of study.
- High school graduates must submit an official high school transcript, including graduation date, that reflects the student has met the attendance, academic, and/or assessment requirements for the state’s Board of Education or equivalent agency.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. For nondiscrimination information, please contact:
Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu
All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.
The Behavior Intervention Team is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated, and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavior threats to the safety and well-being of all Columbus Technical College students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Campus Members’ Responsibilities
The mission of the College’s BIT is to educate the community about proper responses to any behavioral issues, from concerning behavior to a crisis situation. It is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to immediately report any situation that could possibly result in harm to anyone at the College.
Reporting Concerns
If you have general concerns about an individual’s behavior, please contact the BIT at BIT@columbustech.edu to consult as early as possible. No issue is too small to be recognized. If you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts and notify someone.
When there is an active or immediate risk of violence or harm to others, you should call 911 or CTC Police Department.
Individuals may submit a report about a person of concern by emailing the BIT, speak to the CARE Center or Office of Disability and Special Services staff, or submitting the Online Reporting Form.
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Campus Crime Statistics
Columbus Technical College—in compliance with the Students’ Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act, Public Law 101-542—provides the information contained in this disclosure document as amended by the Higher Education Technical Amendments, Public Law 102-26, and the Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights as included in the Higher Education Amendments of 1992.
Inquiries concerning the information contained in this disclosure should be directed to the Chief of Campus Police of Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904-6572; phone: 706.649.1933
Crime Statistics Data 2024
The possession, sale or the furnishing of alcohol on the campus of Columbus Technical College is governed by school policy and Georgia state law. The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the Columbus Technical College Police Department. Violators are subject college disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and imprisonment. It is a violation of the Columbus Technical College Alcohol Policy for anyone to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior approval. Organizations or groups violating alcohol/substance policies or laws may be subject to sanctions by the College. The possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any controlled substance is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by the Columbus Technical College Police Department. Violators are subject to college disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and imprisonment.
Drug-Free Policy*
*The Drug-Free Policy was approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education July, 1990.
- Policy
- The Federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 102-226) contains Section 22, Drug-Free Schools and Campuses, which was enacted to ensure that any institution of higher education that receives funds under any federal program has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students.
- No student may engage in the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on the College’s property or as part of any of its sponsored activities. Such unlawful activity may be considered sufficient grounds for serious punitive action, including expulsion.
- If a student is convicted (including a plea of nolo contendere) of committing certain felony offenses involving any criminal drug and/or alcohol statute of any jurisdiction, regardless of whether the alleged violations occurred at the College or elsewhere, the student will be suspended immediately and denied state and/or federal financial aid funds from the date of conviction.
- The College shall notify the appropriate state/federal funding agency within 10 days after receiving notice of the conviction from the student or otherwise after receiving the actual notice of conviction.
- Within 30 days of notification of conviction, the College shall with respect to any student so convicted:
- Take additional appropriate action against such student up to and including expulsion as it deems necessary.
- Provide such student with a description of any drug or alcohol counseling treatment, or rehabilitation, or re-entry programs that are available for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency.
- Responsibility
- The College is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a drug-free awareness program to inform students of the following:
- The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse on the campus and elsewhere.
- Any available drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs.
- Any penalties to be imposed upon students for drug and alcohol abuse violations occurring on the campus.
- Each College shall conduct a biennial review of its program to determine its effectiveness and implement changes to the program if they are needed and to ensure that the sanctions required by the program are consistently enforced.
- The College is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a drug-free awareness program to inform students of the following:
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 helps protect the privacy of student education records. The Act provides for the right to inspect and review education records, the right to seek to amend those records and to limit disclosure of information from the records. The intent of the legislation is to protect the rights of students and to ensure the privacy and accuracy of education records. The Act applies to all institutions that are the recipients of federal aid administered by the Secretary of Education.
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Columbus Technical College has opted to early implement the rescission of Gainful Employment Regulations published in 2014. The college officially implemented this rescission on July 15, 2019. Any remaining Gainful Employment links on marketing materials will direct to the Department of Education’s College Scorecard or the college website. These links will be removed when the material is reprinted.
Any member of the college community (Faculty, Staff, or Student) may report a student in violation of the Student Code of Conduct or file a formal grievance. The Student Code of Conduct Form is used when a violation of the school’s code of conduct is observed or experienced by another student, faculty member, or staff. The Student Grievance and Complaint Form should be used when there is a broader concern or issue that does not necessarily involve a specific violation of the code of conduct but still requires attention. Report forms are available in various offices to include: Academic Advisement Center, Care Center, Disability and Special Services Office or the College Information Center.
Student Grievance and Complaint Form
Grievance Procedure:
Student Affairs Compliant – The Office of Disability and Special Services will receive and respond to complaints categorized as Student Affairs’ complaints. Student Affairs’ complaints pertain to admissions, disability and special services, financial aid, disability services, and registration. Students having complaints in those areas should follow these procedures:
- Secure a grievance form.
- Complete a grievance statement.
- Submit the grievance form to the Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs, Hartline Room 172.
- In response to the complaint, the Director of Disability and Special Services will
- schedule an informal conference with the student filing the complaint;
- investigate the area of grievance;
- provide the student with an opportunity to acknowledge the results of the inquiry/investigation
Academic Affairs Complaint – Students having complaints in areas other than those listed above (i.e., academic affairs, etc.) should follow these procedures:
- Secure a grievance form.
- Complete a grievance statement.
- Submit the grievance form to the instructor or appropriate Academic Dean.
- In response to the complaint, the instructor/Academic Dean will:
- schedule an informal conference with the student filing the complaint;
- investigate the area of grievance;
- Provide the student with an opportunity to acknowledge the results of the inquiry/investigation
In instances where the results of the inquiry/investigation are not acceptable, students may make an appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs as referenced in the “Students’ Rights and Responsibilities” section of the catalog and student handbook.
Out-of-state Online Students:
Any complaints pertaining to a Columbus Technical College online course or program should be filed with Columbus Technical College in accordance with the grievance process detailed here and in the Student Handbook.
Complaints needing further investigation beyond the college level may be submitted to TCSG using the Program Integrity Complaint Form. Before submitting to TCSG, students need to ensure they have followed the institution’s process.
A student may appeal to the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) if the institution’s and TCSG’s resolution is not satisfactory; however, please note that the Commission will not investigate a complaint unless the student has exhausted all available grievance procedures outlined by the institution. GNPEC does not resolve complaints about student grades and student conduct violations. These complaints fall under the jurisdiction of institutional policy
Student Code of Conduct Violation Procedure:
A summary of Student Code of Conduct Violations is available in the college’s Handbook/Catalog. To address code of conduct violations, the following procedure is used:
- Violations should be reported in written form to Disciplinary Officer/Judicial Advisor (VP Student Affairs or designee) within 5 business days of incident.
- Disciplinary Officer etc. determines if Code of Conduct has been violated and determines disciplinary action, either as Judicial Advisor or with a Judicial Body, within 5 to 15 business days.
- Written notification will be sent to the student explaining sanctions, within five days or sooner if necessary. Security, Vice President of Operations and other college officials will receive notification of actions against student.
- If student accepts sanctions, then all recordings and files are placed in office of VP for Student Affairs for 5 years.
- Should a student appeal to the president within five days of sanction notification, a judicial body (appellate board) will be formed. The student has the right bring an advisor, but must plead his/her own case. The Judicial Body shall notify the student in writing of the Committee’s decision and the opportunity to appeal directly to the President.
- The appeal to the President shall be in writing. The President shall only consider evidence currently in the record, new facts not brought up in earlier stages of the appeal shall not be considered. The President shall deliver his/her decision to the student within 10 business days. The decision of the President shall be final and binding.
Columbus Technical College desires to resolve student grievances, complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair and amicable manner. If a resolution is not reached at the institution level, or if you believe that the nature of the complaint or its impact on the system as a whole warrants an immediate review by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) administration, please contact TCSG Student Affairs at studentaffairs@tcsg.edu or complete the TCSG complaint form.
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The Higher Education Act requires that all higher education institutions in the state of Georgia distribute voter registration forms to all enrolled students. Columbus Technical College is happy to comply with this requirement by providing you with information about voting in Muscogee, Harris, Talbot, Chattahoochee, Stewart and Quitman Counties and other state and national locales.
Check out the following information for more details, including deadlines for registering and instructions on how to download the appropriate forms.
You must be registered by the 5th Monday prior to an election to be eligible to vote.
For information concerning other Georgia counties and other states: visit www.eac.gov or www.fec.gov
U.S. Election Assistance Commission: 202-566-3100 or call toll free at 866-747-1471.