Advising

Every student is assigned a faculty advisor. The advisor helps plan the student's academic program, keeps a record of progress, and is available for additional counseling.  Although advisors and counselors provide guidance to students, the final responsibility for meeting all academic requirements rests with the student.

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SGA

The Student Government Association (SGA) promotes the general welfare of the College in a democratic fashion and to facilitate communication between the student body and the faculty and administration. This student council provides a means through which students can promote interest in student activities.

The student body elects SGA officers annually, with elections being conducted by the end of the fourth week of fall semester. Officers serve from election until the end of the summer term. The SGA president serves as a non-voting member of the RCCC Board of Trustees.

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Student Activities

A student activities program is developed and sponsored annually by the SGA and the College's Campus Events Committee.  Activities may include intramurals, club memberships, and educational, cultural and social events.

Students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and exhibit high standards of responsible citizenship during all college functions whether on or off campus.

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Student Publications

Although college personnel are responsible for developing specific student-oriented publications, such as the catalog, students may develop other publications based on needs and interests of the student body.

To request publication production and approval, the SGA President should present to the Dean of Student Services a written report specifying the following:

• the need or interest for a new publication,

• the type of publication desired,

• the purpose of the publication,

• how often the publication will be printed,

• the name of the publication advisor, and

• if adequate funds are available for all publication costs. 

Along with the report, a draft of the proposed publication should be given to the dean as well. The Dean will, in turn, present the information to the College President. All publications must adhere to college printing procedures and State Publications Guidelines.

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Student Health Services

The College has no facilities or personnel for medical treatment other than for minor first aid. At least one first aid kit is located in each campus building and maintained by college personnel. All injuries/accidents (even if perceived minor) should be reported to Student Services. In the event professional medical services are required, the Business Office should be notified.

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Traffic& Parking

Parking regulations and posted signs must be adhered to at all times.  The College reserves the right to withdraw motor vehicle privileges from any person who does not comply with rules and regulations.

Vehicle Registration

Every vehicle regularly driven on campus must be registered in Student Services. The following guidelines apply to parking permits:

• The person who is issued a permit is responsible and accountable for that particular permit and any parking violations of the vehicle to which the permit is registered.

• Parking permits are not transferable.

• Lost or stolen permits should be reported to Student Services.

• Permits should be displayed in the bottom left corner of the rear glass of automobiles and in the most prominent place on motorcycles and motor scooters (identification number must be legible at all times).

Parking Areas

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise posted. Signs indicate areas for students, staff, faculty, visitors, the handicapped, and institutional vehicles.  Parking is not allowed

• On sidewalk, pedestrian crosswalks, or lawns/grassed areas

• In or in front of a public driveway

• In areas prohibited by official signs

• In streets or driving lanes where parking spaces are not marked

• On or over lines which mark parking spaces or lanes

• In reserved areas not designated as an authorized parking space for the person driving the vehicle

Abandoned Vehicles

Notice of impending towing, including date, will be posted on a vehicle left unattended on campus for five consecutive days. On the eighth day following posting of the notice, the vehicle will be towed in accordance with Article 7A, Section 20-219.11 of NC General Statutes.

Speed Limit

Campus speed limit is 10 miles per hour.

Violations/Penalties

Fines, per violation, are $3 for failure to register vehicle; $10 for improper parking; and $250 for parking in a handicapped zone.

All fines are due and payable within five days after the date of issuance, excluding weekends or college holidays. Fines must be paid in the Business Office. The original copy of the violation must be presented along with payment. If the ticket copy is lost, the ticket can be paid if the individual presents the vehicle license number and parking permit number.

Appeals

Persons feeling that their vehicle has been unjustly ticketed may submit a written appeal to the Manager of Finance and Administration within five days (excluding weekends or college holidays) following issuance of a ticket. After five days, the right to appeal is denied.

College employees and students not agreeing with the Manager's decision may file a grievance in accordance with college procedures. Visitors may submit a written grievance directly to the College President.

The ticket fine still must be paid, but it will be refunded if the appeal verifies the ticket was unjustly issued.

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