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Colleges with one (1) government shall be considered day students, for the purposes of this document.
3. Eligibility for Office
All student governance constitutions shall prescribe that all persons elected or appointed as officers shall be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of six (6) credit hours for day student governments, three (3) credit hours for evening student governments. Officers shall have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and be in good standing (not on probation) according to the written district policy. Convicted felons shall be ineligible for office (ARS § 13-904). The constitution may, however, set more rigid requirements, if so desired by college student governance.
4. Tenure of Position
Tenure in any student governance position shall be determined by the respective student governance constitutions. In no case shall any student be allowed to serve in any combination of officer/member positions beyond a total of ten (10) semesters. Tenure in any combination of officer positions shall be limited to four (4) semesters.
5. Removal from Office
Provisions shall be made in all student governance constitutions for removal for cause of individuals
from elected or appointed student governance positions.
6. Remuneration Limitations
A. Student body officers may receive financial support and/or a letter grade in a leadership class during their terms of office as authorized in their respective student governance constitutions. Student body officers (maximum 5) may receive up to twenty (20) hours per week in financial support and/ or up to six (6) credit hours in leadership classes per semester. Remuneration shall be for services rendered and not for merely holding the office.
B. For qualifying students, Federal Work Study (FWS) funds may be used in accordance with Federal guidelines.
C. The allowance for awarding honorariums or scholarships for executive student officers is a maximum of $200.00.
D. Compensation may be received for both honorariums/scholarships and college employment in the same semester.
7. Amending Student Constitutions
College student constitutions should be reviewed annually by student governance. The appropriate vice president or designee of each college shall be responsible for submitting any constitutional changes to the President of the college for transmittal to the Governing Board General Counsel.
8. Student Governance Advisors
College organization advisors will be provided for in each student governance constitutions. Such advisors shall be full-time or part-time employees of the Maricopa County Community Colleges. Recommendations for appointment of an advisor may be submitted to the appropriate vice president or college president. Recommendations for dismissal of an advisor with just cause may be submitted to the appropriate vice president or college president.
9. Legal/Fiscal/Financial Matters
Authority and responsibility beyond the scope specifically covered in student policies, or interpretation of such matters within laws, board policies, etc. shall rest with the offices of General Counsel and Chancellor, respectively.
10. Final Authority
In the event of a complete breakdown of the governance body, the college president will serve as
the final authority.
2.5.6 Lost or Stolen Records
Administrative Regulation 2.5.6 Lost or Stolen Records has been repealed and is no longer effective. Please refer to the following Administrative Regulations: 4.22 Statement on Privacy, 4.23 Written Information Security Program, 4.24 Information Security and Privacy Incident Response Plan
2.6 Hazing Prevention Regulation
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) strives to exceed the changing expectations of our many communities for effective, innovative, student-centered, flexible and lifelong educational opportunities. Our employees are committed to respecting diversity, continuous quality improvement and the efficient use of resources. We are a learning organization guided by our shared values of: education, students, employees, excellence, diversity, honesty and integrity, freedom, fairness, responsibility and public trust.
Central to the vitality and dignity of our community of learners is an environment that produces broadly educated responsible citizens, who are prepared to serve and lead in a free society. Academic instruction, co-curricular activities and community involvement come together to meet this goal. All members of the MCCCD community, through the best of their abilities, must be provided the opportunity to contribute in a safe, orderly, civil and positive learning environment. One factor that inhibits the achievement of the above stated purpose is the practice of hazing.
The coordinator of disability services at each college will designate a qualified individual to serve as interpreter coordinator. Any student who is deaf or hard of hearing may request an accommodation by contacting the designated disability services offices at his/her college.
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2.7 Sign Language Interpreter