The Writing Center
The Writing Center provides help for students in all phases of writing whether for
an English class or in preparation of a paper for another course. Students taking
Developmental Writing and Basic Writing are required to spend time each week in the
center. Other students are welcome to seek assistance as needed. The Writing Center is
open for both daytime and evening assistance during the fall and spring semesters and
for daytime assistance during the summer semester. The Writing Center is located in the
main building in Scottsbluff and in the library in Sidney.
General Information
Attendance
Western Nebraska Community College expects students to attend every meeting of the
classes in which they are enrolled. Class attendance is essential to academic success.
The College’s general attendance policy is as follows:
“When the number of 50-minute periods of absences equals the number of credits of
the course, the instructor notifies the student and Student Services in writing. Authorized
absences due to direct involvement in College-sponsored activities are excluded. After
one more absence, the student is dropped from the course. The instructor informs the
student and Student Services of this action in writing.”
Instructors may use the above stated policy or one that is more lenient. It is the
responsibility of the instructor to inform students of any attendance policy, which
is implemented. Most instructors outline their attendance policies in their course
requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and follow the instructor’s
attendance policy.
Cancellation of Classes/Campus Closures
In order to have a consistent procedure to notify all students, faculty, and staff with
regard to any cancellation of day and/or night classes on the campus, an administrative
decision is made, if at all possible prior to 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. In Scottsbluff, the area media,
(KMOR, KNEB, and KDUH-TV) are notified and asked to make the announcement
within the 7 to 8 a.m. newscast and the 5 to 6 p.m. newscast. Listen to one of these
stations for notification of cancellation. For cancellations in Sidney, listen to KSID radio,
1340 AM/98.7 FM. In Alliance, students should tune to KCOW 1400 AM.
Updates and bulletins are also posted on the College website at
wncc.edu
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Drug Free College Policy
The College affirms its responsibility and commitment to maintain a drug free workplace
and environment strictly according to the terms and conditions of the Drug Free
Workplace Act of 1988. The College is obligated to provide a drug free, safe, healthy,
and secure workplace and environment for students and employees. Any student or
employee of the College who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action.
Email Accounts
WNCC students can activate email by logging in to the MyWNCC Portal. Select the
“Activate Accounts” link from the left side of the menu. Select the “Yes” button next to
WNCC WebMail. The account is immediately created with the same user name and
password as used for the MyWNCC Portal. Accounts are automatically generated for
students enrolled in online courses. All other students must activate his or her own
email account.
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