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Jackson College Policies

Jackson College’s policies provide guidance for operations and governance. Operational policies direct daily activities, while board policies shape institutional governance. Though distinct, neither form binding agreements. The College may adjust policies as needed at the discretion of the Board and President, regardless of prior communication or publication, ensuring adaptability to evolving needs.

Policy Review and Update Process

Executive or Academic Council Review

All new or existing policies must be reviewed by the responsible member of the Executive Council or Academic Council.

Accessing Policy Documents

Policy documents are maintained by Institutional Research and Effectiveness (IRE). To obtain a copy, please contact Deb Schissler.

Detailed Procedures

View the standard operating procedure for the full process of updating policies. For additional information or assistance, refer to the resources on Employee Central or contact Deb Schissler.

Policy NumberPolicyPolicy TypeForms and Procedures
EC-262110 Panel Drug Test for Medical Related ProgramsSafety & Security
EC-1053Academic AIAcademics
EC-2807Academic Amnesty/ForgivenessStudent Services
AC-1037Academic FreedomAcademics
AC-1004Academic HonestyAcademicsAcademic Dishonesty Reporting Form
AC-1035Academic Program and Discipline ReviewAcademics
EC-2818Academic Program Minimum StandardsStudent Services
EC-1045Academic Progress Standards for F1 Visa StudentsInternational Student Institute
EC-2801Access to Student Information (FERPA)Student ServicesFERPA Release Form
Release of Student Information
AC-1015Adjunct Absence PolicyAcademic Deans
AC-2814Admissions StandardsAcademics
EC-1215Allowable/Unallowable Purchase PolicyBusiness Office
EC-2605Animals on CampusSafety & Security
EC-2501AppealsStudent Resolution AdvocateAcademic Complaint Procedure
Non-Academic Appeal Form
Academic Complaint Form
EC-1603Appropriate Use of Bulk Email ServiceInformation Technology
AC-1104Assessment of Student LearningAcademics
EC-1410Athletes in HousingResidence Life
EC-1405Athletic Team and Student TravelStudent Life
EC-1736Attire & AppearanceHuman Resources
EC-1204Audit Certification CEOBusiness Office
EC-1407Background Checks for Housing ResidentsSafety & Security
EC-2303Behavioral Health and Community Service ReferralCenter for Student Success
AC-2704Bulletin Board UsageStudent Services
EC-2601Campus ClosingSafety & Security
EC-1616Campus View Information TechnologyInformation Technology
AC-1803CCE Course CancellationCorporate and Continuing Education
EC-2840Chosen Name and Identity PolicyInformation Technology
EC-3112Classroom AccessAcademics
EC-3120Classroom and Laboratory Visitor PolicyAcademics
EC-1615Clinical Simulation RecordingInformation Technology
EC-3107Code of EthicsPresident’s Office
EC-2107College SponsorshipsMarketing
EC-1901College Vehicle UseFacilities
EC-1713Communicable DiseaseHuman Resources
EC-1213Continuing Disclosure ComplianceBusiness Office
EC-3110Contract AuthorityPresident’s Office
AC-1005Copyright PolicyAcademics
EC-2913Cost of Attendance (COA)Financial Aid
EC-3109Councils, Committees and Student OrganizationsPresident’s Office
AC-2820Course AuditingAcademics
AC-1036Course FeesAcademics
EC-2817Course RepeatsStudent Services
AC-1010Course ReviewAcademics
EC-1201Credit Card PolicyBusiness OfficeCredit Card Procedure
Credit Card Monthly Summary
Credit Card Application
Tax Exempt Certificate
AC-1042Credit for Prior LearningAcademicsCredit for Prior Learning Form
AC-1106Credit HourAcademics
EC-2611Critical Incident TeamSafety & Security
AC-1026Dean’s ListAcademics
EC-2908Direct Loan PolicyFinancial Aid
AC-1008Distance Learning CoursesAcademics
AC-2830Dual EnrollmentAcademics
EC-2706Emotional Support Animals in HousingCenter for Student Success
EC-1723Employee Conflict of InterestHuman ResourcesEmployee Conflict of Interest Survey
EC-1730Employee Drug and/or Alcohol UseHuman Resources
EC-1904Employee Office Move RequestFacilitiesEmployee Move Request Forms
EC-2001Employee Personnel RecordHuman Resources
EC-1403Equity in Athletics ReportingStudent Life
EC-3006Ethical Standards in College RecruitmentStudent Services
EC-1502Facility Naming GuidelinesFoundation
AC-1024Faculty Stipend CompensationAcademicsApplication and Approval Procedure
EC-2904Financial Aid Code of ConductFinancial Aid
EC-2909Financial Aid Required ReportingFinancial Aid
EC-1202Financial Obligation HoldBusiness Office
EC-1217Fixed AssetsBusiness Office
EC-2612Free Speech, Expressive Activities and DemonstrationsSafety & SecurityRequest for Demonstration Form
EC-2502Gainful EmploymentFinancial Aid
EC-1218Gift Card PolicyBusiness Office
AC-1039Graduation RequirementsAcademics
EC-1608Guest User Computer and InternetInformation TechnologyAcknowledgement of Minor Access to Unfiltered Internet
EC-1905Hazard CommunicationFacilities
EC-2616Hazing Prevention and InterventionSafety & SecurityHazing Statement Form
EC-1303Housing Acceptance CriteriaResidence Life
EC-1409Housing Deposit PolicyStudent Life
AC-1007Human Specimen Laboratory – RespectAcademicsAnatomy and Physiology Laboratory Rules
EC-2610ID & Key ControlSafety & Security
AC-1003Incomplete GradeAcademicsIncomplete Grade Form
AC-1050Independent StudyAcademicsIndependent Study Application
AC-1051Individualized LearningAcademicsIndividualized Learning Application
EC-1614Information SecurityInformation Technology
EC-1607Information Technology MaintenanceInformation Technology
EC-1606Information Technology-Respectful UseInformation Technology
EC-3030Institutional Review BoardAcademicsInformation for Researchers
EC-1402Intercollegiate AthleticsStudent Life
EC-1505Internal, External and Non-College FundraisingFoundation
AC-1033International Education & Study Abroad ProgramsAcademicsCode of Conduct
General Information & Authorization for Medical Treatment
Health Disclosure
Participant Agreement-Liability Waiver
Program Policies Agreement
EC-3003International Student AdmissionsStudent Services
EC-2910Isakson and Roe Section 1018Records
EC-1612JetNet Course ArchiveInformation Technology
EC-2810Late EnrollmentStudent Services
EC-1610Learning Studio Room/Equipment UseInformation Technology
AC-1103Library Material CheckoutAcademics
AC-1102Library Replacement CostsAcademics
EC-3104Lobbying Prohibition PolicyPresident’s Office
EC-1902Lockout/Tagout PolicyFacilities
EC-1619Malware RemovalInformation Technology
AC-1027Mandatory Assessment and PlacementAcademics
EC-2705Mandatory New Student OrientationStudent Services
EC-2101Media RelationsMarketing
EC-3103Memorandum of AgreementPresident’s Office
EC-3114Military Leave of AbsenceStudent Services
EC-3115Military Withdrawal due to OrdersStudent Services
EC-1406Minors in HousingStudent Life
EC-2620Minors on CampusSafety & Security
EC-1302Missing StudentSafety & SecurityMissing Student Notification Procedure
EC-1503Named Endowed FundsFoundation
EC-1719NepotismHuman Resources
EC-1207Net Asset (Fund) Balance PolicyBusiness Office
AC-1030New Course ProposalsAcademics
EC-1712Non-DiscriminationHuman Resources
EC-2816Obsolete CoursesStudent Services
EC-1602Office 365 Policy
Information Technology
EC-2105Online PrivacyMarketing
EC-2901Opt Out of Financial Aid for BooksFinancial Aid
EC-1708Oral Employment Contracts/PromisesHuman Resources
EC-1214Participant Support CostsBusiness Office
EC-2803Participation and Attendance ReportingStudent Services
EC-3102Political Party InvolvementPresident’s OfficeACE Campaign Related Activities on Campus
EC-2808Prerequisite PolicyStudent Services
EC-2905Program Authorization and ComplianceFinancial Aid
EC-1209Purchasing PolicyBusiness Office
EC-1506Receiving and Accepting GiftsFoundation
EC-3108Record RetentionPresident’s Office
EC-3117Registration RestrictionsStudent Services
EC-1728Relationships with StudentsHuman Resources
EC-1733Remote Service PolicyHuman Resources
AC-1014Reporting of GradesAcademics
EC-1601Responsible UseInformation Technology
EC-2903Satisfactory Academic ProgressFinancial AidFinancial Aid Appeal Form
AC-1009Section CancellationAcademics
EC-1717Sexual HarassmentHuman ResourcesDiscrimination and Harassment Complaint Form
Title IX Complaint Process with Appeal
EC-3119Social MediaMarketing
EC-1604Solution Center Notebook CheckoutInformation Technology
EC-1206State of Michigan Capital Outlay Request ProcessBusiness Office
EC-2702Student Discipline, Suspension, or ExpulsionStudent ServicesNo Trespass Order Form
EC-3116Student Drug and/or Alcohol UseStudent Services
EC-3001Student Education Plan (SEP) and Program of Study (POS)Student Services
EC-1504Student Emergency FundFoundation
EC-2703Student Involuntary WithdrawalStudent Services
EC-1404Student Life Planning and ParticipationStudent Life
EC-2301Student Request for AccommodationCenter for Student SuccessGrievance Procedure
EC-2809Student ResidencyStudent Services
EC-2701Student Rights, Responsibilities & Code of ConductStudent Services
EC-2805Student Success GuaranteeStudent Services
EC-3040Student Vaccination PolicyStudent ServicesVaccination Consent for On-Campus Living
EC-3105Supplanting Prohibition Policy – Perkins ActPresident’s Office
EC-3125Survey and Focus Group PolicyInstitutional Research & Effectiveness
EC-2609Threats and ViolenceSafety & Security
EC-1216Time and Effort ReportingBusiness Office
EC-2614Timely Warning SystemSafety & Security
EC-1715Tobacco and E-Cigarette
Free Environment
Human Resources
EC-2819Transfer Credit EvaluationStudent Services
EC-1203Travel and MileageBusiness Office
EC-1211Tuition & Fees, Refunds & Adjustments to AccountsBusiness Office
EC-2902Tuition Grants and ScholarshipsFinancial Aid
EC-2404Tutoring ServicesCenter for Student Success
EC-1401Use of Athletic FacilitiesStudent Life
EC-2907Veteran Standards of Progress (VSP)Financial Aid
EC-2606Video SurveillanceSafety & Security
EC-2603Weapons on CampusSafety & Security
EC-2102Website AccessibilityMarketing
AC-1041Work-Based LearningAcademicsInternship Application
EC-2707Zero ToleranceStudent Judicial