Student Rights and Responsibilities
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of students
enrolled in any classes or engaged in any college sponsored activity as rights guaranteed by
local, state and federal law and the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees.
In compliance with federal law the college publishes electronically and in print the rights of
students related to legal matters, privacy rights, freedom of association and due process.
LEGAL RIGHTS
All the rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the constitution of the United
States and by the state of North Carolina shall not be denied any student. Furthermore, The
College shall adhere to all of the statutes of the United States and the state of North Carolina.
The Student Government Association is the College approved agency to voice students’ opinions
and speak on institutional policies concerning students’ activities.
RIGHTS OF THE LEARNER
The instructor in the classroom and in conference shall encourage free discussion, inquiry
and expression within the guidelines of the Campus Code of Conduct. Student performance will
be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to
academic standards.
STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) provides safeguards regarding
the confidentiality of and access to, student records. FERPA policies and local definitions of
directory information are described in more detail in the online catalog under Records and
Registration and on the college website.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Students are free to organize and join an association organized or existing to promote
students’ academic programs, career interests or social interests. Student organizations must
select a faculty advisor and submit a constitution to the Student Government Association.
DUE PROCESS
Due process procedures are established to guarantee the right of hearing, a presentation of
charges and evidence for charges. The procedures are published in the Campus Code of Conduct
viewable on the college website and in the online catalog.
If a student perceives a college decision or action to be discriminatory or in violation of their
student rights, a grievance may be filed.
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