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8/14/2019 Spring 2010 Student Handbook
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www.BrookhavenCollege.edu | Dedicated to Student Success.
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Brookhaven Student Government Association ServesasavoicefortheBrookhavenCollegestudentbodyand
asaliaisonwiththecollegeadministration.
Takesonspecialstudentprojectsandservesoncollegedecision-
makingcommittees.
General Meetings:Jan.19;Feb.2,16;March2,23;April6,20;May4.
Eventsandserviceactivitiesarescheduledthroughoutthesemester.
Calendar o Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Campus Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back CoverCampus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Core Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Parking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Smoking Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Student Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Student Code o Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-34
What Resources are Available?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Whom Do I Ask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
When Are They Open? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Recentsurveysindicatethatcollegestudentswhoget
involvedincampusactivities,suchasclubs,extra-andc
curricularactivitiesorpart-timeworkoncampus,arem
likelytosucceedintheirstudiesandlesslikelytodropo
ofschool.
Involvementinstudentactivitiesmayleadtogreater
successincollegeandingeneral.
gain increased sel-condence
increase your creativity
improve your critical thinking skillsSource: www.petersons
BrookhavenCollegestudentshavetheopportunityto
developthefollowingskillsandtechniquesthrougha
varietyofstudentactivitites.
leadership and organizational skills
communication techniques | job skills
BrookhavenCollegesupportsstudentsparticipationininstitutionaldecision-makingthroughinvolvementin
variouscollegecommittees.
Togetinvolvedincollegeactivitiesortolearnmoreabo
leadershipopportunitiesvisitustoday!
Student Lie Ofce
Bldg. S, Room S201 | 972-860-4115
Contents Why Should You Get Involved?
JoinSGA!
For more inormation,
call Yasaman Contractor,
assistant director o the Oce o
Student Lie and advisor,
Brookhaven College Student
Government Association
972-860-4117 or visit
Student Lie, Room S201.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER, HEALTH AND/OR EMERGENCY CLOSINGSIntherareandunlikelyoccurrencethatmaycausetheimmediateclosingofthecollege,suchasice,tornad
warnings,ahostileintruderorhealthprecaution,relevantinformationwillbe postedto thecollegesWesite,broadcasttothemajormediaanddisseminatedthroughsocialmedia,Twitter,MySpaceandFacebook
BrookhavenCollegeshomeWebpagewilldisplayanoticationofanyclosings,delaysoradvisories.Ifther
isnonoticeofchangesordelays,thenclassesareinsessionasusual.Youalsomayrefertoannouncementso
majortelevisionandradiostationsintheeventthattheBrookhavenCollegeInternetsiteisnotoperational
Itiseachstudentsandemployeesresponsibilitytobeinformedwhenweather,healthoremergencyclosing
maybelikelybycheckingthemajorbroadcastmedia,thecollegesmainnumber,972-860-4700ortheWe
site:www.BrookhavenCollege.edu.Unexpectedclosingswillbehandledbyclosingsofthemainentrygatest
thecollege,buteveryeffortwillbemadetonotifystudentsandemployeesinadvance,wheneverpossible.
Student Lie and
World Aairs Campus Council o
Brookhaven College
Politics and CommunityFeb.16TheHonorableJudgePattyLarson
JusticeofthePeacePrecinct6,DentonCounty,Texas
TheRoleofaJudgeintheJudicialSystem
10:30a.m.,S220
Feb.25TheHonorableRepresentativeRafaelAnchia
TexasStateRepresentative,District103
TheImportanceofCivicEngagement/PublicService
10:30a.m.,S220
Politics and TechnologyMarch24MichaelCox
Director,ONeilCenterforGlobalMarketsandFreedom
CoxSchoolofBusiness,SouthernMethodistUniversity
SeniorFellow,FederalReserveBankofDallas
TheAscensionofDFW:HowtoKeepaGoodThingGoing
10:30a.m.,K234
March31TimSkorick
InformationTechnologySecurityConsultant
CyberTerrorism:TheNon-TempestinaNon-Teapot
Noon,K234
April19Dr.AsadHayauddin
ConselforTradeandCommerce,ConsulateofPakistaninChicago
The Role of Technology in the US-Pakistan Foreign Policy
Relationship
Noon,K234
Counseling Center SkillsShops Jan. 27: Can You Hear Me Now? Active Listening and Note-Takin
Skills
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
Feb. 2: Got Goals?Noon-1 p.m., S003
Feb. 10: How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration and Study Strategie
45 p.m., S220
Feb. 16: Whats Your Style? Learning How You Learn
1:30-2:30 p.m., S003
Feb. 24: From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking Strategies
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
March 2: He is Just Not That Into You Be Honest, Youre Not That Into
Him Either: Developing and Maintaining Healthy Relationship
Noon1 p.m., S003
March 10: Less Stress, More Success
Noon1 p.m., S204
March 23: Reaching New Heights: Critical Thinking Skills
45 p.m., S003
March 31: Crunch Time! Motivational Strategies
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
April 6: How to Be a Team Playa: Communication and Confict
Resolution Skills
34 p.m., S003
April 14: Got Goals?
45 p.m., S220
April 20: How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration and Study Strategie
1:30-2:30 p.m., S003
April 28: From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking Strategies
Noon1 p.m., S204
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Service-Learning andCivic Engagement
Make a difference in thecommunitythrough service-learning
and volunteerism! The Service-Learning Program offers youa wide variety of charitable and training opportunities plus
specialactivitiestomakeyourBrookhavenCollegeexperiencememorable.Formoreinformation,contacttheService-Learning
PrograminStudentLife,BuildingS,RoomS201,972-860-4703
or4525,e-mail:[email protected].
Service-Learning Enrollment Period BeginsJan.26Service-Learning Site FairFeb.18,10a.m.-2p.m.,Bldg.SLobbyService-Learning Enrollment EndsFeb.24
Service-Learning Reection SessionsAllreectionsessionsareinStudentLife,Bldg.S,RoomS204.
April28,1:30p.m.
April29,4p.m. April30,noon
May3,4p.m.
May4,1:30p.m.
Student Leadership InstituteOrientation Sessions RoomJan.27 1:30p.m....................... S204
Jan.29 noon ......................... S204
Feb.4 1:30and5:30p.m............... S204Feb.8 3p.m......................... S204
Special EventsJan.28FarmersBranchStateoftheCityDinner
6:45p.m.,BrookhavenCountryClub
Feb.9SLI:DialoguewithMarthaMetzger,
member,DCCCDBoardofTrustees
1:30-2:30p.m.,RoomS220
Feb.12TLCLeadershipConference
9:00a.m.4p.m.,CedarValleyCollege
Feb.15SLISession:ThePOWERofEffectiveLeadership!
RobertCriner
1:302:30p.m.,RoomS220
Feb.19IndoorRopes/ChallengeCourse
10:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
GroupDynamix,Carrollton
March3SLIWorkshop:GoldMedalResumes
AnnetteWilson,directorofCareerServices
1:303p.m.,RoomS220
March25SLISession:LeadershipintheWorkplace
JaniRogers,corporatetrainer5:307p.m.,RoomB304
April7SLIWorkshop:ConictResolution
PhillipOrtiz,counselor/instructorEasteld
1:30-3p.m.,RoomS220
NewparticipantsMUSTattendanorientation.
YouMUSTsignupinadvancefortheStudentLeadership
InstituteeventsinStudentLife,Bldg.S,RoomS201.
Higher One Reund & DisbursementCustomer Support
Talk with a customer service representative
M-F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1-877-211-2694 Get answers to FAQs: www.dcccdmoneycard.com
Mail required forms to the following address.
Higher One,25 Science Park, Box 201New Haven, CT 06511
Fax requested info to: 1-866-309-7443
Explore Ancient EgyptGuest Speaker, Mr. Medhat Abdelmonem Ahmed Mossa, is an experienced and licensed Egyptologist,tour guide and tour organizer who will share his expertise in Egyptian culture and participate in the
development o an Egyptian anthropology/ history international studies program to take place in
summer 2010. He will be speaking in several venues, and times and locations will be announced.
Feb. 8, 10, 11, 15 - Open Classroom Lectures, TBA
Feb. 17 - Open House, TBA
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January 2010
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
CAMPUS CLOSED
100 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR
16-WEEK COURSES
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
SPRING 16-WEEK COURSES BEGIN
Student Government General Meeting, noon,
X2004
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Service-Learning Enrollment Period Begins
Student Government Advisor and Ocers/
Senators Meeting
Noon, S204
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
SLI Orientation, 1:30 p.m., S204
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Can You Hear Me Now? Active Listening a
Note-Taking Skills
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
Event times and dates can change without notice.
Gallery Schedule or Jan. 11-Feb. 3Forum Gallery: Cameron Schoepp
Studio Gallery: Shannon SullivanReceptions: Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.
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Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
LAST DAY FOR DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS TO APPLY
LAST DAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND
SENIORS TO APPLY
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
SLI: Farmers Branch State o the City Dinner
6:45 p.m., Brookhaven Country Club
International Club Meeting,
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
LAST DAY FOR SUSPENDED STUDENTS TO APPLY
Registration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
LAST DAY FOR TUITION INSTALLMENT PLAN
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR MAY GRADUATION
SLI Orientation,
Noon, S204
Extended Saturday Registration, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Extended Saturday Registration, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
7
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28
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8
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2
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February 2010
REFUND DEALINE FOR RESIDENCY CHANGES
12TH CLASS DAY
LAST DAY TO DROP A 16-WEEK COURSE
WITHOUT A W
SLI Orientation, 3 p.m., S204
SLI Session:
The POWER o Eective Leadership!
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
Student Government General Meeting,
Noon, X2004
Counseling Center SkillsShopGot Goals?
Noon-1 p.m., S003
FREE HIV Testing, S072
Call 972-860-4195 or appointment
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
SLI: Dialogue with Martha Sanchez Metzger,
DCCCD Board o Trustees Member
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
Student Government Advisor & Ocers/Senators
Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Judge Patty Larson
Justice o the Peace Precinct 6, Denton County, TX
The Role o a Judge in the Judicial System
10:30 a.m., S220
Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Bldg. S Parking Lot
Student Government General Meeting, noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People Meeting - IMPP,
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Whats Your Style? Learning How You Learn
1:30-2:30 p.m., S003
Student Government Advisor and Ocers/Senators
Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
Counseling Center SkillsShop
How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentration
Study Strategies
4-5 p.m., S220
25 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR 16
COURSES
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Bldg. S Parkin
Service-Learning Enrollment Period Ends
Counseling Center SkillsShop
From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking
Strategies
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
Event times and dates can change without notice.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Feb. 22-26, 2010 Career Center Spotlight on Automotive Technology, Bldgs. S & Q
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SLI Orientation, 1:30 & 5:30 p.m., S204
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
70 PERCENT REFUND PERIOD ENDS FOR 16-WEEK
COURSES
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
FIRST TUITION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE
Service-Learning Site Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Services Center
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Representative
Raael Anchia
Texas State Representative, District 103
The Importance o Civic Engagement / Public
Service
10:30 a.m., S220
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
SLI: TLC Leadership Conerence
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar Valley College
SLI: Indoor Challenge Leadership/
Team Building, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,
Group Dynamix, Carrollton
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
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2
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Gallery Schedule orFeb. 8 - March 3
Forum Gallery: Benito HuertaStudio Gallery: Enrique Fernandez Cervantes
Receptions: Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m.
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March 2010
CLASSES RESUME
Womens History Month Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bldg. S Lobby
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES
Limited Hours o Services March 15-19,
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
CLASSES RESUME
Student Government Advisor and Ocers/
Senators Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting -IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Student Government General Meeting,
Noon, X2004
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Reaching New Heights: Critical Thinking Skills
4-5 p.m., S003
International Movement or Peace Among People Meeting -
IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Student Government Advisor and Ocers/
Senators Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
SLI Workshop: Gold Medal Resumes
1:30-3 p.m., S220
Student Government General Meeting,
Noon, X2007
Counseling Center SkillsShopDeveloping and Maintaining Healthy
Relationships
Noon-1 p.m., S003
FREE HIV Testing, S072
Call 972-860-4195 or appointment
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Less Stress, More Success
Noon-1 p.m., S204
Guest Speaker: Michael Cox
The Ascension o DFW: How to Keep a Go
Thing Going,
10:30 a.m., K234
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
College and Majors Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Services Center
Health Fair, Student Services Center
Guest Speaker: Tim Skorick
Inormation Technology Security Consultant
Cyber Terrorism: The Non-Tempest in a Non-Teapot
Noon, K234
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Crunch Time! Motivational Strategies
1:30-2:30 p.m., S220
8
15
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29
9
16
23
30
31 2
10
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24
31
Event times and dates can change without notice.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES
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DCCCD Conerence Day/Proessional Development
Day
NO CLASSES
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
50+ Program Presentation: Gold Medal Resumes
6:30-8 p.m., Room S220
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
SLI Session: Leadership in the Workplace
5:30-7 p.m., B304
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
50+ Program Presentation: Gold Medal Resume
Review
6:30-8 p.m., S220
Theatre Auditions
7 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Faculty Proessional Development Day
NO CLASSES
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
SPRING HOLIDAY
CAMPUS CLOSED
Amidon/Beauchamp Dinner
Honoring DCCCD Student Leaders o the Year
6:30 p.m., TBA
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
2:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
2:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
City o Dallas Water-Wise Gardening Seminars,
9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m., Perormance Hall
Free and open to public
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
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27
7
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Gallery Schedule or March 11 - April 8Forum Gallery: Southern Graphics Council Traveling Exhibition
Studio Gallery: Todd AndersonReceptions: Mar. 11, 6-8 p.m.
March 15-19: LIMITED HOURS OF SERVICESMonday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
U.S. Census 2010 Awareness Month
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April 2010
CLASSES RESUME
Guest Speaker: Dr. Asad Hayauddin
Consel or Trade and Commerce,
Consulate o Pakistan in Chicago
The Role o Technology in the U.S.-Pakistan
Foreign Policy Relationship
Noon, K234
Student Government General Meeting,
Noon, X2007
Counseling Center SkillsShop
How to Be a Team Playa: Communication and
Confict Resolution Skills
3-4 p.m., S003
FREE HIV Testing, S072
Call 972-860-4195 or appointment
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Student Government Advisor and Ocers/
Senators Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP
12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
STUDENT LEADERS CELEBRATION
6:30 p.m., DOUBLETREE HOTEL
Student GovernmentGeneral Meeting, noon,
X2007
Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bldg. S Parking Lot
Counseling Center SkillsShop
How to Avoid Brain Drain: Concentation and
Study Strategies
1:30-2:30 p.m., S003
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Student Government Advisorand Ocers/
Senators Meeting
Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
SLI Workshop: Confict Resolution
1:30-3 p.m., TBA
International Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Commons Courtyard
Counseling Center SkillsShop
Got Goals
4-5 p.m., S220
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
GRADUATION PARTY
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Commons Courtyard
Service-Learning Refection Session
1:30 p.m., S204
Counseling Center SkillsShop
From Anxiety to Excellence: Test-Taking
gies
Noon-1 p.m., S204
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
5
12
19
26
6
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20
27
7
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21
28
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
APRIL 6-8, SPRING CAREER W
Gallery Schedule or April 28 - May 11Forum Gallery + Studio Gallery:
2010 Juried Art Student ExhibitionReception: May 5, noon-1:30 p.m.
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Spring Career Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Student Services Center
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
FINAL TUITION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT DUE
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
U. S. Census Day
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE W FOR
16-WEEK COURSES
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Service-Learning Refection Session
4 p.m., S204
International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
HOLIDAY
CAMPUS CLOSED
Dancers Theatre
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Service-Learning Refection Session
Noon, S204
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Dancers Theatre
8 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Dancers Theatre
2:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Music Department
BHC Chamber Ensembles Concert
7:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
8
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29
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23
30
3
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24
4
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Event times and dates can change without notice.
U.S. Census 2010
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December 2008
Student Government General Meeting,
Noon, X2007
Service-Learning Refection Session
1:30 p.m., S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Student Government Advisor and Oers/Senators
Meeting, Noon, S204
International Movement or Peace Among People
Meeting - IMPP, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Service-Learning Refection Session
4 p.m., S2043
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Emergency/Crisis Procedure Parking PolicyBrookhaven College has crisis procedures in place to
helpensurethesafetyofstudentsduringanemergency.Anemergency/crisisprocedurechartispostedineach
campusclassroom.Evacuationsignsineachbuilding
indicate evacuation routes and assembly points, and
building coordinators are designated in all facilities
toassiststudentsandemployeesinanemergency.A
brochure for students with additional information
about the Brookhaven College evacuation plan is
available in Student Life, Room S201. Information
aboutemergenciesalsomaybeavailablebycallingthe
StudentInclementWeatherandEmergencyInformation
Hotlineat972-860-4200.
BrookhavenCollegehastwo
reserved-parkingareas: oneisinthelotlabeledEast-1and
theotherisinthelotlabeledWest
These two areas are for Brookhav
Collegefacultyandstaffmembers.Ea
semesterdriverswhodonotdisplay
BrookhavenCollegeemployeeparkingdecalareiss
acitationbythePoliceDepartmentforparkingavehi
in the areas that are reserved for employees. T
procedurehasbeenthepolicyatBrookhavenColle
formanyyears.The full Parking Policy is online at http://wwbrookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/police/parking.aspx.
NOTE:Speedlimitoncampusis20mphandreduce
10mphintheparkinglots.
ParkingdecalsforBrookhavenCollegeemployees
FREE and available at the Police Department Of
Bldg.B,RoomB200.
Student Inclement Weather andEmergency Inormation Hotline
972-860-4200www.BrookhavenCollege.edu
May 2010
FINAL EXAMS, May 10-13
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Gallery Schedule or May 28 - Jun. 5Forum Gallery: Carrollton-Farmers Branch High School AP Art ExhibitionStudio Gallery: W.T. White High School Art Students
Receptions: May 27, 6-8 p.m.
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International Club Meeting, 12:15-1:15 p.m., TBA
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
16-WEEK SEMESTER ENDS
2010 COMMENCEMENT
Limited Hours o Service, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
THEA Test, 9:30 a.m., S080
SLI Awards Lunch
Noon, Room S220
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Music Department BHC Choir Concert
7:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Theatre Brookhaven
2:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Music Dept. presents Jazz Big Band Concert
7:30 p.m., Perormance Hall
Theatre Brookhaven, 8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
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13
7
14
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8
15
2
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Parking ViolationsThefollowingaretheproceduresforparkingviolators
atBrookhavenCollege. 1. Each semester, during the rst two weeks
ofclasses,therstviolationwillresultinaWarning
Citation.
2. Thesecondviolationof thesamevehiclewill
result in a citation, AND the placement of a wheel-
immobilizingdeviceonthevehicle.
Theciteddriver/ownerofthevehiclehavinga wheel-
immobilizingdeviceonitwillberequiredtopayane
fortheparkinginfraction.Finesmustbepaidatthe
Brookhaven College Cashiers window in the Student
ServicesCenter,BuildingS.Tohavethedeviceremoved,thedrivermustbringthereceiptforthepaidnetothe
BrookhavenCollegePoliceDepartment,locatedinBldg.
B,RoomB200.
3. The third week of classes, all violations will
resultinacitationandne,ANDtheplacementofa
wheel-immobilizingdeviceonthevehicle.
4. Afterhavingawheel-immobilizingdeviceona
vehicle,anysubsequentviolationwillresultinthecar
beingTOWEDattheownersexpense.
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
IMPORTANT:Grade reports will not be mailed. Check your grades at
www.eConnect.dcccd.edu!
Theatre Brookhaven, 2:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Room C205
Contact Box Oce: 972-860-4118
Volunteer to be aConversation Partner
Learnaboutotherculturesandshareyour
Americanexperiencewithstudentswhoarefromothercountries.Volunteerforonehour
ofconversationperweekthisfall.
Formoreinformation
pleasecall972-860-4324
ore-mai
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What Resources Are Available?
ADMISSIONS/ REGISTRARTheAdmissions/RegistrarsOfce,RoomS052,isresponsiblefor
studentrecords.Contactthisofceforthefollowing:registration,
address or name changes, residency questions, evaluation of
credits from other schools, graduation information, verication
of enrollment,Brookhaven College transcripts and admissionto
theNursingProgram.Call972-860-4883or860-4884ore-mail
ADVISING AND COUNSELING CENTERTheAdvisingandCounselingCenter,RoomS113,maintainsateam
ofadvisorstoassiststudentswith:
academicadvisementanddegreeplanning,
transferabilityguidelinesandadmissionsinformationfor
othercollegesanduniversities,
referralsfortutoring,studyskillsorotherspecialservices;
informationaboutassessments,TSIrequirements,prerequisite
requirementsanddrop/withdrawalpolicies.
For quick questions, students may see an advisor on a walk-
inbasis.Forlong-rangeplanningoradvising,pleasemakean
appointmentwithanadvisorbycalling972-860-4830ore-mailbhcAdvising@dcccd.edu.
BROOKHAVEN COURIERTheBrookhaven Courier,RoomB212,isthestudentnewspaperand
ispublishedtwicemonthlyduringthefallandspringsemesters.
TheCourierwelcomesfeedbackandstoryideasfromreadersand
accepts commercial advertising. For information, contact the
Courierstudentadvisor,LarieEngles,at972-860-4787ore-mail
BROOKHAVEN STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONTheBSGAservesasavoicefortheBrookhavenCollegestudent
body and as a liaison with the college administration. BSGAmembers take on special student projects and serve on many
college decision-making committees. For more information,
contactStudentLife,RoomS201,at972-860-4117ore-mail
BUSINESS OFFICEVisit thecashierswindows of theBusinessOfce for questions
regardingtuitionpaymentsandmore.Cashiersstaffcanhelpyou
withtuitionpaymentcollection,explainingandmonitoringtuition
installmentplans,refundpayments,returnedchecks,HigherOne:
DCCCDMoneyCardandblockrestrictions.Youalsocanpurchase
special eventtickets. Student club members and sponsorsmay
inquireabouttravelandpurchasingguidelinesthoughtheBusinessOfceaswell.Formoreinformation,contacttheBusinessOfce,
RoomS060,at972-860-4819ore-mail
CAREER CENTERTheCareerDevelopmentCenter,RoomS065,assistsstudentsw
making career decisions, learning lifelong job search skills
ndingemployment.Jobopportunitiescanbefoundthrough
campusrecruitingorourjoblistingservices.Alsowithinthecen
arecareercounselingservicesincludingcareertests,consultati
withcareercounselors(includingrsumwriting,mockintervi
andinterviewingassistance)andaccesstotwocomputerizedcarplanningprograms.Computersareavailableforrsumwrit
andInternetjobsearches.Forinformation,call972-860-4894
COLLEGE LEARNING SKILLS COURSES, CLSThesecoursesaredesignedtosupplementtheinstructionof
classroomteacher. Theyare one-credit,college-levelcourse
which students receive one-on-one instruction from a degr
teacher. Improvement of these skills has been proven to
benecial to student performance in subjects such as Engl
psychology, history, sociology, business and government
includes options such as writing essays and research pap
studying/readingtextbooks,takingnotes,preparingfortestsmanaging time. Students may register until midsemester in
AdvisingandCounselingCenter,RoomS113,ortheMulticultu
Center, Room S136. This tutorial is highly exible in that i
designedspecicallyforthelearningandschedulingneedsof
student.Toscheduleorcancelappointments,calltheHelpDes
RoomJ122at972-860-4782.Foradditionalinformation,cont
972-860-4875.
COLLEGE ORIENTATIONThisservice,locatedinRoomS062,isavailableforallstude
entering Brookhaven College for the rst time. Informat
provided includes: managing home and school, reading
courseschedulebook,consideringdegreeoptions,understandtheCore Curriculum, using campus resources,preparing for
ACCUPLACER(collegeentranceassessment),etc.Forinformat
contactorientationstaffat972-860-4782or972-860-4359.
COMMUNICATIONS/COMPUTER LABThisopencomputerlab,locatedinRoomJ122,isavailablefor
BrookhavenCollegestudentswhoneedtotypepapers,doInte
research,oraccesseCampus.Itisalearningsupportcenter
is hometo inexpensive, exible, college learning-skillscour
one-creditcoursesinwhichstudentsreceiveone-on-onehel
studyskills,testpreparation,notetaking,textbookreading,t
management, essay writing, research paper organization m
anything!ItofferscomputersoftwaresuchasWord,Excel,AccandPowerPoint.ItistheidealplacetosearchtheInternetor
upane-mailaccount.Alsoavailableisavarietyofmaterials
studentuse,primarilyintheareasofreading,writing,studysk
andlanguageimprovement.Forinformation,calltheHelpD
at972-860-4782.
Hungry? Check out in the TreeTop Ca on the secondoor o the Student Services Center.
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What Resources Are Available?
COUNSELING SERVICESBrookhaven College Counseling Center provides services and
programsthathelpstudentsmaintaintheiremotionalwell-being
inordertoachievetheireducationalgoals.LicensedProfessional
Counselorshelp studentsadjusttochange, manage anxiety and
depression,developcommunicationskills,handlefamilystressors,
workthroughloss,exploreandimprovetheirrelationships,and
manage stress. Counselors also help students develop successstrategies, which include test-taking, study skills, goal setting,
moneymanagement,andnote-taking.Informationdiscussedwith
acounselorisprivateandcondential,unlessitinvolvespotential
dangertoself,others,oritinvolveschildorelderabuse.Call972-
860-4830, e-mail [email protected]
outmorebygoingtohttp://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/
counseling/counseling.aspx.
EXCELEXCEL is a multi-service support program for rst-generation,
low-income or disabled college students who are interested in
earningbachelorsdegrees.Studentswhoqualifymaybeassisted
in academic advising, tutoring, transfer information, universitytours,nancialaidsearchandculturalenrichmentactivities.For
moreinformation,call972-860-4674,[email protected]/SpecialServicesOfce,RoomS124.
EXERCISE FACILITIESCampus facilities include: two-mile jogging trail, gymnasium
containing six basketball goals, a tness lab and tennis courts.
Brookhaven College students and staff may use the facilities
duringlistedopentimes.Locks,lockersandtowelsareavailable
foruseinthemensandwomensdressingrooms.Forinformation,
pleasecall972-860-4120or 972-860-4127. Duetoconstruction
oncampus,portionsofthejoggingtrailmaybeinaccessibleat
varioustimes.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICETheFinancialAid Ofce, RoomS015,helps studentsmeettheir
educationalexpensesbyawardinggrants,loansandscholarships
and by coordinating on-campus part-time employment. The
application process for nancial aid takes approximately two
to three months. Funds for campus-based aid are limited and
applications are reviewed on a rst-come-rst-serve basis.
Students can look onthe Internetat www.studentaid.ed.gov for
theFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid.Studentsalsocan
completebothEntranceandExitCounselingbygoingto
www.mapping-your-uture.org.Calltheofceat972-860-4110,or
sendane-mailtobhcFinAid@dcccd.eduforinformation.StudentswhoattendapublicschoolinDallasCountymaybeeligiblefora
RisingStarScholarship.
HEALTH CENTERThe Health Center, Room S072, provides condential he
counseling,educationalprogramming,emergencyrstaid,ov
the-counter medication and free testing for tuberculosis
pregnancy.TheHealthCenteralsooffersforacostimmunizati
to students in the Nursing, Radiologic Sciences and EM
Paramedicineprograms.Thecenterisstaffedbyregisterednur
Areferrallistofareaphysiciansisavailable.Thestaffcanasswith inquiries about health-related topics, health insurance
wellnessprojects.Call972-860-4195,ore-mail
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSBefore graduating from high school, students can earn coll
credit.Dualcreditallowsstudentstoearnbothhighschoolcr
andcollegecreditforthesameclass.Techprepclassesallowy
tobankcollegecreditearnedinyourhighschoolclasses.
more information about these programs, call 972-860-4241
HONORSBrookhavenCollegehonorscoursesprovidearigorousacadeexperience and stimulating interaction with faculty and fel
students.Theclassesaresmaller,emphasizereective,analyti
andinteractivelearningstylesandincludeeldtrips,guestlectu
andseminars.Honorscourseswillbedesignatedassuchonstud
transcripts.Foravailabilityandinformationabouthonorscour
call972-860-4652,[email protected].
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSBrookhaven College has competitive teams in the follow
intercollegiatesports:mensbasketball,mens baseball,wome
soccerandwomensvolleyball.Forinformation,visittheAthl
DepartmentOfce,RoomT316,orcall972-860-4121.
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER, LRC THE LIBRARYThelibrary,RoomsL200andL350,isa supermarketofresour
forlearning.Besidesbooks,videos,magazinesandnewspap
thelibrary hasmorethan110 Web and other online databa
Almostallofthesearefulltext,includingInfoTracsOneFile,
New York Times, Opposing Viewpoints, The Wall Street Jour
andHealthReferenceCenter.Youalsocanaccessallofthese
text databases from home through the librarys home page.
wedonthavetheinformation,youcanrequestbooksorjourn
fromotherlibraries.Photocopymachinesareavailableasw
Note:Tocheckoutmaterials,aStudentI.D.isrequired.Call9
860-4862forassistance.
IMPORTANT:Grade reports will not be mailed.
Check your grades at www.eConnect.dcccd.edu
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What Resources Are Available?
MATH LABTheMathLab,RoomK137,isalearningsupportcenterforstudents
enrolledinaBrookhavenCollegemathematicscourse.Thecenter
isavailabletohelpyouwithallofyourmathneeds.Usetutorial
softwareandcheckouttextbooksandsolutionsmanualstousein
themathlab,orreceiveassistancefromtutorswithhomeworkand
helpstudyingforthatnextbigtest.Formoreinformation,e-mail
MULTICULTURAL CENTERThe Multicultural Center, Room S136, advises all new and
continuinginternationalstudentsandstudentsforwhomEnglishis
nottheirrstlanguage.Thecenterisresponsiblefortheprocessing
andadmissionofstudentsonavarietyofvisasincludingtheF-1
StudentVisa.AdvisorsaretrainedtodeterminethelevelofEnglish
prociencyofastudentandrecommendtheappropriateprogram,
whichcouldbeanyofthefollowing:EnglishforSpeakersofOther
LanguagesCredit,IntensiveEnglishProgram,andESOLnoncredit
throughtheContinuingEducationDivision.Call972-860-4192or
POLICE DEPARTMENTThe Brookhaven College Police Department is charged with the
personalsafetyofstudents,employeesandvisitors.Thedepartment
includes 14 peace ofcers, one safety ofcer, one department
assistantandeightdispatchersincommunicationswhodispatch
callstoallpolicedepartmentsintheDCCCD.Thedepartmentis
staffed24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.Foot,automobileand
bicycle units perform patrols of the campus. The Brookhaven
Collegepoliceofcershavefullarrestandenforcementauthority
and possess all the powers, privileges and immunities accorded
policeofcersinandbythestateofTexas.Thecollegepolicealso
provide additional services to the college community, including
butnotlimitedtothefollowing:lostandfounddepartment;auto
lockouts,batteryjumpsandescorts;emergencymessagesdelivered
to students (life-or-death medical emergencies only); crime
prevention and awareness programs; and hazardous materials
training.Helpkeep BrookhavenCollege safe: report suspicious
persons,activityand/orcriminalactivity.Callyourcampuspolice
by dialing 911 from any campus phone or 972-860-4290 from
an off-campus phone, visit Room B200, or send an e-mail to
POSTING INFORMATION, SELLING ON CAMPUSStudentLife,RoomS201,approvesallnoticespostedoncollege
bulletin boards. Special bulletin boards are designated for
roommatenoticesandoff-campusandculturalactivities.Notices
willremainpostedonemonthandmaynotexceed81/2x11inches.Additionally,StudentLifemaintainslistingsofroommatenotices
andtypingservices.StudentLifealsocoordinatesthedistribution
ofinformationoncampus.Nosaleofcommercialmerchandise
orservicesispermittedoncampus;however,commercialadsare
acceptedbythe Brookhaven Courier,thestudentnewspaper.For
adrates,[email protected].
STUDENTS 50 +Courses designed for students 50 years or older are schedu
duringthedayoncampusandtaughtbyexperiencedfacultyw
havetimetointeractwithyou.Personalassistanceisgivenw
admissionandregistration.Youmaybeeligibleforawaive
tuition.Formoreinformationaboutthis,ortoreceiveasched
ofcourses,call972-860-4698or972-860-4807,orsendane-m
[email protected],RooM203andM211A.
SCHOOL OF THE ARTSTheBrookhavenCollegeSchooloftheArts,BCSA,annuallyprese
ashowcaseofnationallyrenownedandBrookhavenCollegevi
artists, musicians, entertainers and new artistic talent. B
alsosupportslecturesandworkshopsinthearts,humanities
culturalstudiesthat encouragepublicinterestand participat
Forticketinformation,contacttheBoxOfceat972-860-411
SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM
The Brookhaven College Service-Learning Program provopportunitiesforstudentstoparticipateinmeaningfulcommu
service and connect it with course objectives. Contact y
instructorstondoutiftheyofferservice-learningintheirco
or contact Student Life at 972-860-4525, visit Room S201
SMOKING POLICYAll Brookhaven College campus buildings and grounds
nonsmoking areas with the exception of eight locations
are designated for smokers. Visit the Smoking Policy on
BrookhavenCollegeWebsitetoseeamap.Theonlyareaswh
smokingispermittedareasfollow.
SPECIAL SERVICES/DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICESBrookhaven College, in compliance with the Americans w
DisabilitiesActandSection504oftheRehabilitationAct,assu
access to college programs andfacilities. TheSpecial Servi
DisabilitySupportServicesDepartmentoffersavarietyofsuppservicestoenablestudentswithdisabilitiestoparticipateinthe
rangeofcollegeexperiences.Studentsmustprovidedocumenta
oftheirdisabilityandmustinitiatetherequestforservicesw
the Special Services Department. RehabilitationSpecialists
evaluatethedocumentation,meetwiththestudent,andcoordin
the accommodations. Services may include assistance w
scheduling,registrationandclassaccess;readersandnotetak
testing accommodations; interpreters or CART Writers for
hearingimpaired,etc.Formoreinformation,call972-860-46
[email protected],orvisitRoomS124.
NorthsideofBuildingK,approximately30feetawayfrom
thedoorsnexttothewall;
NorthwestcornerofBuilding
Q,approximately30feetaway
fromthedoors;
InternationalCourtyardarea,
rstlevel;
GrassyareabetweenbuildinFandH;
Coveredareaonthewestsi
ofBuildingS,loadingdockare
SouthsideofBuildingB,n
totheBuildingBreceivingdoc
Allparkinglots
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STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSStudentclubsandorganizationsallowindividualstodiscoverand
improvespecialinterestsandskillsandtoassumeleadershiproles
inthecollegecommunity. Studentsinterestedinforminga club
maypickupaClubsandOrganizationsHandbookinStudentLife,
RoomS201.Formoreinformation,call972-860-4115.
STUDENT COMPUTER CENTER / LANGUAGE LABAvailable for use by any Brookhaven College student. Word
processing, Internet access and other programs are available.
LocatedinRoomJ122.Callforinformationat972-860-4782.
Note:BrookhavenCollegeStudentI.D.required.Amodern,fully
equippedWorldLanguageLabisavailablefortheuseandbenet
ofworldlanguage studentsat Brookhaven College. Located in
RoomJ104,thelabistheprimarylocationwherestudentspractice
listeningandspeakingskillsintheirtargetlanguage.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEThe Brookhaven College Student Leadership Institute provides
leadership training for currently enrolled Brookhaven Collegestudents.Theprogramisdesignedtohelpstudentsdevelopskills
toenhancetheirpersonaldevelopmentandaugmenttheirabilities
toassumeleadershiprolesoncampusandinthecommunity.For
applicationinformation,contactStudentLife,RoomS201,orcall
972-860-4115.
STUDENT LIFEStudentLife,formerlycalledSPAR,RoomS201,isaunique,vital
component of the learning experience at Brookhaven College.
Throughawidevarietyofprogramsandspecialeventsbothinand
outoftheclassroom,andoff-campus,StudentLifeinvitesstudents
toparticipatefullyincollegelife.SomeoftheservicesStudentLife
offersinclude:guestspeakers,performances,StudentLeadershipInstitute, Service-Learning, Student Ambassadors, Brookhaven
StudentGovernmentAssociation,studentI.D.cards,studentclubs
andorganizations,publicityforcampusevents,copymachineand
bulletinboardposting.Forfurtherinformation,call972-860-4115
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION ASSESSMENT/ACCUPLACERAdiagnostictesttoassesstheacademicskillsofstudentsentering
Texaspubliccollegesanduniversitiesisrequired.Itspurposeisto
determineifstudentshavethereading,writingandmathematical
skillsneededtosucceedincollegecourses.Ifstudentsscorepoorly
inoneor moreof the tested areas, studentsmaybe requiredto
enroll either in developmental study courses or to participatein other remedial efforts until students have met prerequisite
requirementsinreading,writingandmathematics.
The ACCUPLACER is a state-approved assessment test. It
maybetakenintheTestingCenteruponreferralbyanadvisor.
ACCUPLACER is a computerized test of reading, writing and
mathematics.Italsoincludesatimedwritingsample.Students
may be enrolled in developmental study courses if they score
poorlyinoneormoreofthetestedareas.
FormoreinformationaboutTexasSuccessInitiativerequireme
orACCUPLACER,visittheAdvisingandCounselingCenter,Ro
S113,[email protected],orcall972-860-4830.
TESTING CENTERTheTestingCenter,RoomS080,administersteststostudents
directedbyinstructorsandadvisors/counselors.Studentswho
theTestingCentermustprovidethefollowing. 1)A validpicture identication,I.D., intheform ofa curr
BrookhavenCollegestudentI.D.card,avaliddriverlicense,ava
passportormilitaryI.D.card.
2)Pens,pencils,erasersandcalculatorswhenneeded.
3)AtestingBlueBookforessaysifneeded.
The Testing Center will provide scratch paper when need
Electronic devices, such as cell phones, pagers, PDAs, m
players, etc.,are not allowed intheTesting Center. The Cen
alsoadministerspsychometrictestsuponreferralbyacouns
andcorrespondenceteststostudentstakingcoursesinuniversi
outsidetheDallasmetroplex.Formoreinformation,call
972-860-4865,[email protected].
TUTORINGAllcurrentlyenrolledBrookhavenCollegestudentshaveacces
free,openlabsstaffedwithtutoringstaff.Seethescheduleon
atwww.brookhavencollege.edu/studentssvcs/tutoring/schedule.aspx.
Inaddition,studentswhoqualifyforparticipationintheEX
program may receive free one-on-one tutoring. For m
informationontheEXCELprogram,visitprogramsWebsite
go to Room S124 for further details and to apply. Additio
information on tutoring, including how to become a tutor
availableatwww.BrookhavenCollege.edu ontheTutorialServ
Webpage.ClickonTintheA-ZindexandselectTutoring.
WORKFORCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONLifelonglearningandworkforcedevelopmentcoursesareavailathroughtheWorkforceandContinuingEducationDivision,Ro
S022. Noncredit courses are taught year-round on the m
campusandatareahighschools.Careerprogramsandperso
enrichment courses also are available. Workforce developm
and specialized technical training are offered on site thro
contractingwithbusinesses.Aprintedscheduleispublishedsev
timesayearandanonlinescheduleiscontinuouslyupdated.
moreinformation,call972-860-4600orcontact
[email protected],call972-860-4715.
Need a quick course?Check out the Credit Course Schedule
online or FLEX TERM coursessorted by month!
Many courses o six, eight and 10 weeksduration are available.
Questions? Call 972-860-4883.
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Academic Programs/Advising
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830
EXCEL and Special Services S124 860-4626
Multicultural Center S136 860-4192
Accidents
Police Department B200 911 or 860-4290
Athletics
Athletics T316 860-4121
Books
Bookstore, on campus S238 484-7652
Fax: 972-247-7633
Bulletin Boards
Student Lie S201 860-4115
Business Ofce Services/Cashier
Tuition, reund, payment options,
restrictions on account, returned checks,
special event tickets and S060 860-4819
Higher One: DCCCD Money Card 1-877-211-2694
Bus Service to Brookhaven College
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART 214-979-1111
Career Counseling
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830Career Center S065 860-4894
College Orientation or First-Time-In-College Students
eConnect Online Registration Center S062 860-4359
Credit Courses
Concurrent Enrollment S040 860-4651
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830
Multicultural Center S136 860-4192
Senior Adults/Students 50+ M203 860-4698/4807
Degree Inormation
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-4830
Multicultural Center S136 860-4192
Distance Learning/Telecourses Registration
Admissions General Ino S052 860-4883/4884
DCCCD Hotline 669-6400
eConnect Online Registration
eConnect Online Registration Center S062 860-43
Emergency Message Delivery
Police Department B200 860-42
EmploymentOn-campus
Financial Aid S015 860-41
Career Development Center S065 860-48
O-campus
Career Development Center S065 860-48
Financial Aid Ofce
Financial Aid Ofce S015 860-41
Scholarships S015 860-46
Loans S015 860-46
Rising Star Program S133 860-41Workorce and Continuing Education
Noncredit Financial Aid S015 860-41
Food Service, Treetop Ca/Caeteria
Food Service Ofce S221 860-43
Graduation
Admissions S052 860-4883/48
Guest Speakers
Student Lie S201 860-41College Learning Skills Lab J122 860-47
Health Needs
Health Center S072 860-41
Honors Courses
Executive Dean, Special Programs T318 860-46
International Student Assistance
Multicultural Center - ESOL S136 860-41
Language Lab J104 860-47
Library
Circulation / Reserves / Periodicals L200 860-48
Reerence L350 860-48
Lost and Found
Police Department B200 860-42
Whom Do I Ask About...? All phone numbers are area code 972
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Noncredit Courses
Workorce and Continuing Education S040 860-4600
Parking - Citation Payment
Cashier S060 860-4819
Payment OptionsBusiness Ofce S060 860-4819
Posters and Advertising
Student Lie S201 860-4115
Publications
Catalogs and Schedules S Lobby 860-4700
Brookhaven CourierOfce B212 860-4787
Reunds
Tuition/Vending Machine S060 860-4819
Residency Inormation
Admissions S052 860-4707
Returned Check
Cashier S060 860-4819
School o the Arts
School o the Arts D123 860-4730
Special Services/Disability Support Services
Special Services S124 860-4673
Student Clubs and OrganizationsStudent I.D. Cards
Student Government
Student Lie S201 860-4115
Student Newspaper
Brookhaven Courier B212 860-4787
Students 50+
Advising/Registration M203 860-4698/4807
Study Skills
Communications Lab J122 860-4782
Substance Abuse Prevention
Health Center S072 860-4195
Support Groups
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-48
Testing
Testing Center S080 860-48
Texas Success Initiative RequirementsAdmissions S045 860-47
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-48
Multicultural Center S136 860-41
Testing Center S080 860-48
College Learning Skills Lab J122 860-47
Tickets
Parking/Police Department B200 860-41
Perormance Events/Box Ofce C202 860-41
Special Events, Movie, Six Flags, etc./Cashier
S060 860-48
Transer Inormation
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-48
Multicultural Center S136 860-41
Transcripts
Admissions S052 860-4883/48
Multicultural Center S136 860-41
Tuition
Payment/Cashier S060 860-48Tuition Rates/Admissions S052 860-4883/48
Tutorial Assistance
Tutor Coordinator S255 860-41
Vending Machine Reund
Cashier S060 860-48
Veterans Benefts Inormation
Financial Aid/Veterans Services S015 860-46
Withdrawal
Admissions S052 860-48
Advising and Counseling Center S113 860-48
Multicultural Center S136 860-41
Workorce and Continuing Education, CEUs
WCE Division S040 860-46
Whom Do I Ask About...? All phone numbers are area code 972
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NOTE: Ofce hours are subject to change.Ofce Room Number Phone NumberAccounting Help Desk M132 860-4376Hours are posted.
Administrative Ofces Bldg. A 860-4700M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admissions S052 860-4883/4884M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Advising S113 860-4830M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Automotive Technology Q101 860-4189
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Automotive Lab Q110 860-4180
M-Th 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
F 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bookstore, on campus S238 484-7652, Fax: 247-7633M & T 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
W & Th 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
F 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Box Ofce C202 860-4118M-Th 1-5 p.m.F 1-3 p.m.
Brookhaven Courier B212 860-4787M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Business Studies Division M110 860-4160M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Business Ofce S060 860-4814 / 4819
M-Th 8:30 a.m -7 p.m.F 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Career Development Center S065 860-4894M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cashier S060 860-4819M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ofce Room Number Phone NumbCommunications Division L367 860-455
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Communications/Computer Lab
J122 860-478M-Th 7:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.F 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
S 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Computer InormationTechnology Lab P112 860-474
M-Th 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
F 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
S 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Counseling Center S113 860-483
M-Th 9 a.m.-6 p.m.F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Economics Lab M130 860-416M-Th 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
F 9 a.m.-3p.m.
ESOL Lab J105 860-42M-R 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
S 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ESOL Lab J106 860-432M-R 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
F-S 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
EXCEL Ofce S124 860-467M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Financial Aid / VA S015 860-411M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Food Service S221 860-435M-Th 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
F 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Health Center S072 860-419M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Health & Human ServicesDivision X1082 860-786
M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Ofce Room Number Phone NumberHuman Resources Ofce A235 860-4813
M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Language Lab J104 860-4726M-Th 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
F-S 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Library, LRC L200-L350 860-4862M-Th 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
F 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
S 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Marketing & Management Lab M206 860-4173M-Th 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9 p.m.
F 9 a.m.-noon
Math Lab K137 860-4759
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.F-S 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Math and Science Division K224 860-4750M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Multicultural Center S136 860-4192M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ofce Technology M128 860-4174
Hours are posted.
Photography Lab L116 860-4779M-Th 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
F 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Physical Education/Athletic Department T315 860-4120/4121
M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Police Department B200 911From o-campus: 860-4290
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year
Radiologic Sciences X3036 860-4285
Registrar S052 860-4883 / 4884M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ofce Room Number Phone NumbSchool o the Arts D123 860-473
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
School o the Arts Lab D201/202 860-474Hours are posted
Social Science Division K240 860-413M-Th 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special Services/Disability Support Services S124 860-467
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student I.D. Cards S201 860-41
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Lie S201 860-411M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Testing Center S080 860-486NOTE: The last test o the day is given one hour beore closing.
M-Th 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
F 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
S 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visual Communications Labs B213-B214 860-435M-Th noon-1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
F 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
S noon-7 p.m.
Workorce & Continuing EducationS040 860-460
M-Th 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
World Languages L420 860-477M-Th 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ESOL Lab Hours are listed on Page 22.
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Are you interested in completing your reshman and sophomore courses? Take the Core!
You get more with the CORE!The Core coursesare guaranteed to transer!
WHY COMPLETE THE CORE CURRICULUM?Studentswhoplantotransfertoafour-yearcollegeoruniversitygetmorewhentheycompletetheCore:atransferguarantee,
moneysavings,generaleducationcompletionandaccomplishment!StudentsinCareerandTechnicalEducationprogramsalsocatakeCorecoursesinadditiontothosethatpreparethemtoentertheworkforceimmediately.
TRANSFER GUARANTEE:It isastatelawthatstudentswhocompletetheDCCCDCoreCurriculumwithatleasta2.0grade
pointaverageareguaranteedthatitwilltransfertoanyTexas
publiccollegeoruniversity.
GENERAL EDUCATION COMPLETION:SuccessfulcompletionoftheCoreCurriculumsatisesthestudentsgeneraleducation
requirementsandreceivinginstitutionscannotrequireadditional
Corecourses.
Effective summer 2005, DCCCD Core courses have college-level prerequisites in
reading, writing or math.TheBrookhavenCollegecoreof48credithoursiscomposedof
thefollowingcourses.
COMMUNICATIONS: ninecredithours English1301(AgradeofCorbettermustbeearned)
English1302 *Speech1311,1315, oranyForeignLanguageCourse1311or higher,or
AmericanSignLanguagecourse
*StudentsmustselectSpeech1311ifseekinganA.A.orA.S.degree;Students
mustalsoearnagradeofCorbetteriftheyselectSPEECH1311or1315.
MATHEMATICS: threecredithours(Selectonecourse) Math1314,1324,1332,1333,1348,1414,2342,2412,2442,orhigherlevel.
(AgradeofCorbettermustbeearnedintheselectedcollege-levelmathcourses.)
LAB SCIENCES: eightcredithours(Selecttwocourses) Biology1406,1407,1408,1409,
Chemistry1405,1407,1411,1412, Geology1401,1403,1404,1445,
Physics1401,1402,1405,1407,1411,1412,1415,1417,2425,2426
StudentsMAYNOTusethefollowingcombinationstomeetthisrequirement:
Biology1406and1408; Chemistry1405and1411;
Physics1401and1405;Physics1401and2425;orPhysics1405and2425.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:15credithours History1301,1302 Government2301,2302
Selectonecoursefromthefollowing Anthropology2346,2351,
Economics1303,2301,2302,2311,
Psychology2301,2314,2316, Sociology1301,1306,2319
MONEY SAVINGS: Low tuition at DCCCD saves studenmoney! Tuition for a high quality three-hour course for i
districtstudents isonly $117! See the completetuition ch
onlineorintheCreditCourseSchedule.
ACCOMPLISHMENT:Withanother13hoursbeyondtheCostudentscanearnanassociatedegree.
HUMANITIES/VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS:ninecredithours(Selectonecoursefromeachofthethreegroupings)
Category I: Arts 1301, 1303, 1304, Dance 2303, Drama 1310, 23Humanities1315,Music1306,1308,1309
CategoryII:English2321,2322,2323,2326,2327,2328,2331,2332,23
Category III: Cultural Studies 2370, History 2321, 2322, 2380, 23
Philosophy1301,2306,2307,2316,2317,Religion1304
OTHER:fourcredithours PhysicalEd.1164andComputerScience1300,BCIS1405,orhigherle
COSCcourse.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE Electives-13credithours
Electivesmaynotincludecourseswiththefollowingprexes:BCIS,BIOL,CHEMCOSC,ENGR,GEOL,MATHorPHYS.Ifelectivesincludethesecourses,stude
mayprefertheAssociateinSciencesdegree.Studentsshouldchoosecoursest
t intotheir transfermajor.Pleasesee an academicadvisor for assistanceselectingelectivecourses.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCES DEGREE Electives13credithours
At least3-4 credit hoursmustbeselectedfrom thefollowing prexBCIS,BIOL,CHEM,COSC,ENGR,GEOL,MATHorPHYS.
Remaining9-10credithoursmaybeselectedfromanyothercollege-le
courses.Studentsshouldchoosecoursesthattintotheirtransfermajor.Ple
seeanacademicadvisorforassistanceinselectingelectivecourses.
NOTES: Studentsmay earnEITHERan Associate inArts ORan Associate
Sciencesdegree,BUTNOTBOTH.Onlythreeone-hourPHEDactivitycoursmaybeusedaselectives.TheGPAforgraduationisbasedonthecreditearn
forallDCCCDcollege-levelworkandforallcreditthatistransferredfromotinstitutions.Studentsmustearnatleast25percentofthecredithoursrequir
forgraduation throughinstruction (notcreditby examination) bythe collgrantingthedegree.Nomorethan25percentofthecredithoursrequired
graduation maybe earned by credit for experiential learning. Thefollow
courseswillnotcounttowardgraduationortheGPAforgraduation:cour
numberedbelow1000,Arts1170,Music1175andDrama1170.
FormoreinformationabouttheCoreCurriculum,andothertransferinformation,contactthe
AdvisingandCounselingCenterat972-860-4830,RoomS113,[email protected].
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Brookhaven College
Save $$ on Textbooks
BuyBooksEarly:Buyyourtextbooksearlytoobtaincheaper
usedcopies.
FinancialAid:CheckwiththeFinancialAidOfceforgrants,
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Call972-860-4110,RoomS015.
TextbookLoanProgram:Applyfortextbookloans:$250per
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FollettBookstoreBuyback:Sellyourtextbookbackatthe
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Join a Learning Community this Spring
Learning communities are linked courses that students ta
together. Ask your advisor i one o these communities fts in
your academic plan! Students in learning communities are
percent more likely to pass the courses and are less likely
withdraw. Many communities require one textbook instead
two, so costs are reduced.
You will beneft rom a learning community, because it provide amoreinterconnectedlearningexperience, participationinacommunityofstudents, achancetoworkmorecloselywithyourprofessorsina
shared content environment, theopportunitytomakefriendsandformstudygroups
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than stand-alone courses.
Do you need some extra support?
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These courses oer study skills,
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community and other courses.
Questions?
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What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Do you want a degree, but cant quit your job?
Consider the three-day Weekend College at Brookhaven!
Take your choice:Friday Evening, Saturday Morning,
Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Afternoon
Are you taking a math course? How about some extra help?
Come by the Math Lab!
Bldg. K, Room K137The math lab prvides FREE tutoring and
other resources including: Solution manuals and textbooks for use in the labs
video CD and DVD tutorials; computer tutoring software; additional tutoring support -
especially or DMAT students
MATH LAB
Spring 2010 HoursMonday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTStudentrightsandresponsibilities:studentconduct
PURPOSE ThepurposeofpoliciesaboutstudentconductanddisciplinearetoprovideguidelinesfortheeducationalenvironmentofBrookhavenCollege.Thisenvironmentviewsstudentsinaholisticmanner,encouragingandinviting them to learn and grow independently. Such an environmentpresupposesbothrightsandresponsibilities.Freeinquiryandexpressionare essential parts of this freedom to learn, to grow, and to develop.However, thisenvironment alsodemands appropriateopportunities andconditionsintheclassroom,onthecampus,andinthelargercommunity.Studentsmustexercisethesefreedomswithresponsibility.
DEFINITIONS Denitionstobeusedinthispolicyareasfollows:
1. DesignatedadministratororDAshallmeananadministratorortheofcerorofcersdirectlyresponsibleforstudentaffairsatBrookhavenCollege.SeePolicyDNA.
POLICY DNA: PERSONNEL POSITIONS: QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES TheDistrictdirectorofhumanresourcesisresponsibleforensuringtheaccuracyandcompletenessofalljobdescriptionsandisauthorized
to promulgate procedures to evaluate current and new jobs. (Refer toCompensationGuidelinesforadditionalinformation.)
CONTRACTUAL DUTIES In additiontosuchdutiesasmaybespecically describedintheemployees position description and employment agreement, eachcontractualemployeeshallalsohavethefollowingduties:
FACULTY MEETINGS 1. FacultymeetingsareregardedasavitalDistrict-to-college,andcollege-to-college communication link. Attendance at such meetingsis mandatory. Faculty members are required to arrange personal andprofessional commitments so that attendance at such meetings ispossible.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
2. Committeeworkis essentialtothe operationof an effectiveeducationalprogram. All faculty and administrative staffmembers areexpected to participate in assigned committees and to carry out thespecicpurposesforwhichthecommitteeswereestablished.Contributionsofinstructionalpersonnelthroughcommitteeactivitiesareconsideredtobeoneessentialaspectofthecontractualcommitment.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 3. Eachcollegeisresponsibleforsettingupdeadlinesandprocedureswhichwillinsurethatproperacademicregaliaissecuredforgraduationexercises.TheBrookhavenCollegePresidentordesigneewillcoordinatethecommencementexercises.
EXTENDED-DAY ASSIGNMENTS 4. Membersof thefull-timefacultymay be required to serveintheeveningand/orweekendprogramasapartoftheirbasiccontractualduties.
OFFICE HOURS 1. Afull-timefacultymembershallmaintainpostedofcehoursofnotlessthanvehoursperweek(ormoreifprescribedbytheCollegePresident)beingnormallynotlessthanonehourperday,MondaythroughFriday. Ofcehoursforstudentconferencesshallbescheduledattimesreasonablycalculatedtomaximizeavailabilityof thefacultymembertohisorherstudents.
2. A student shall mean one who is currently enrolled atBrookhaven College. This includes credit, non-credit, and dual creditstudents,regardlessofmethodofdelivery.Thesepoliciesandregulationsshall also apply to any prospective or former student who has been
acceptedforadmissionorreadmissiontoanycomponentinstitutionwheorsheisonthecampusofanycomponentinstitution.
3. College-sponsoredactivitymeansanyactivityonoroffcamwhichisinitiated,aided,authorized,orsupervisedbythecollege. 4. AcollegeorinstitutionmeansBrookhavenCollege. 5. Collegepremisesmeansbuildingsorgroundsowned,leaoperated,controlled,orsupervisedbythecollege.
6. Published college regulation or policy means standardconductorrequirementslocatedinthe: a. Collegecatalog. b. Board of Trustees policies and administrative procedmanual. c. Studenthandbook. d. Anyotherofcialpublication.
RESPONSIBILITY Each studentshall be chargedwithnoticeand knowledgeofcontents and provisions of Brookhaven Colleges/DCCCDs poliprocedures,andregulationsconcerningstudentconduct.
Allstudentsshallobeythelaw,showrespectforproperlyconstit
authority, and observe correct standards of conduct. In additionactivitiesprohibitedbylaw(seepoliciesFLBA,et.seq.),thefollowingtypofbehaviorshallbeprohibited:
1. Intentionallycausingphysicalharm to anyperson on colpremisesorat college-sponsoredactivities,orintentionallyorrecklecausingreasonableapprehensionofsuchharmorhazing.
2. Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any weaponcollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.
3. Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any freport,warning,orthreatofre,explosion,orotheremergencyoncolpremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities. 4. Intentionallyinterferingwithnormalcollegeorcollege-sponsactivities,includingbuttolimitedto,studying,teaching,research,co
administration,orre,security,oremergencyservices.
5. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sancimposed in accordance with Brookhaven College/District poliregulationsandprocedures.
6. Unauthorized distribution or possession for purposesdistributionofanycontrolledsubstanceorillegaldrugoncollegepremoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.
7. Intentionallyormaliciouslyfurnishingfalseinformationtocollege.
8. Sexualharassment.
9. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized use of
collegedocumentorinstrumentofidentication.
10. Unauthorizeduseofcomputerhardwareofsoftware.
11. Scholasticdishonestyshallconstituteaviolationoftheserandregulationsandispunishableasprescribedby BrookhavenCollDCCCDBoardofTrusteespolicies.Scholasticdishonestyshallincludenotbelimitedto,cheatingonatest,plagiarism,andcollusion. Cheatingonatestshallinclude: a. Copyingfromanotherstudentstestpaper. b. Using test materials not authorized by the peadministeringthetest. c. All forms of academic dishonesty, including cheatfabrication,facilitatingacademicdishonesty,plagiarism,andcollusio
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d. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another studentduringatestwithoutpermissionfromthetestadministrator. e. Knowinglyusing,buying,selling,stealing,orsoliciting,inwholeorinpart,thecontentsofanunadministeredtest. f. Theunauthorizedtransportingorremoval,inwholeorinpart,ofthecontentsoftheunadministeredtest. g. Substituting for another student, or permitting anotherstudenttosubstituteforonesself,totakeatest. h. Bribinganotherpersontoobtainanunadministeredtestorinformationaboutanunadministeredtest.
POLICY FLBA: DRESS AND GROOMING Students dressorgroomingmay not materially andsubstantiallyinterferewith normal school operations.Calbillo v.San Jacinto JuniorCollege,305F.Supp.857(S.D.Tex.1969)
Plagiarismshallbedenedastheappropriating,buying,receivingasagift,orobtainingbyanymeansanothersworkandtheunacknowledgedsubmissionorincorporationofitinonesownwrittenwork.
Collusion shall be dened as the unauthorized collaborationwithanotherpersoninpreparingwrittenworkforfulllmentofcourserequirements.
12.Intentionally and substantially interfering with the freedomof expression of others on college premises or at college-sponsoredactivities.
13. Theftofpropertyorofservicesoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsored activities; having possession of stolen property on collegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.
14. Intentionallydestroyingordamagingcollegepropertyorpropertyofothersoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.
15.Failure to comply with the direction of Brookhaven Collegeofcials, including campus security/safety/police ofcers, acting inperformanceoftheirduties.
16.Violation of published college regulations or policies. Such
regulationsorpoliciesmayincludethoserelatingtoentryanduseofcollegefacilities,use ofvehiclesand mediaequipment,campusdemonstrations,misuseofidenticationcards,andsmoking.
17. Useorpossessionofanycontrolledsubstanceorillegaldrugoncollegepremisesoratcollege-sponsoredactivities.
18. Unauthorizedpresenceonoruseofcollegepremises.
19. Nonpaymentorfailuretopayanydebtowedtothecollegewithintentto defraud.(AppropriatepersonnelatBrookhavenCollegemaybedesignatedbycollegeorDistrictofcialstonotifystudentsofdishonoredchecks, library nes, nonpayment of loans, and similar debts. Suchpersonnelmaytemporarilyblockadmissionorreadmissionofastudentuntilthematterisresolved.Ifthematterisnotsettledwithinareasonabletime,suchpersonnelshallreferthemattertotheDesignatedAdministrator
forappropriateactionunderthiscode.Suchreferraldoesnotpreventorsuspendproceedingwithotherappropriatecivilorcriminalremediesbycollegepersonnel.)
20. Useorpossessionofanalcoholicbeverageoncollegepremiseswiththeexceptionof: a. specic beverage-related courses within the El CentroCollegefoodserviceprogram,or b. ac oursethatrequirestheu seofalcoholandisapprovedby theTexas Commission on LawEnforcement OfcersStandardsandEducation.
DISCIPLINE Any student violatingthis policy shallbe subject to disciplinsanctionsincludingsuspension,inaccordancewithFMbelow.
POLICY FM: AUTHORITY BrookhavenCollege/Districthasinherentauthoritytomaintainoanddisciplinestudents.Itmaydisciplinestudentsforfailingtoabiditsstandardsofconduct.Speakev.Grantham,317F.Supp.1253(S.D.M1970)
Studentswhocause disordersanddisrupt theschoolseducatienvironmentmay be disciplined. Lansdale v. TylerJunior College,F.Supp.529(E.D.Tex.1970)
Students attending the Brookhaven College/District are subjecreasonablerulesandregulationsoftheBoard.Foleyv.Benedict,55S.W805(Tex.Comm.App.1932);Calbillov.SanJacintoJuniorCollege,F.Supp.857(S.D.Tex.1969)
SUSPENSION BrookhavenCollege/Districtmaydeneoffensesforwhichsuspen(fortherestofthesemesterorforalongerperiodoftime)maybeimpand determine whether the offense has been committed. Studentsentitledtoafairnoticeorwarningofwhatconstitutesprohibitedcond
Students shallbe givena fairopportunity to demonstrateinnocencahearingbeforeschoolofcials.Studentsareentitledtodueprocedisciplinaryhearings,includingbeinggivenadequatenoticeofthehearanddenitechargesinadvanceandtherighttoafairhearingbeforeimpartial tribunal.Foley v. Benedict,55 S.W.2d 805 (Tex. Comm.A1932);Cornettev.Aldridge,408S.W.2d935(Tex.Civ.App.1966);Jenv. Louisiana State Board of Education, 506 F.2d 992 (5th Cir. 19Shamloov.MississippiStateBoardofTrustees,etc.,620F.2d515(5th1980)
EXPULSION OF CERTAIN FOREIGN STUDENTS TheBoardmayexpelfromtheDistrictanystudentwhoisacitofacountryotherthantheUnitedStatesattendingtheDistrictundnonimmigrantvisaissuedbyImmigrationandNaturalizationServicewhoisnallyconvictedofcertainoffensesdenedbystatelaw.EducatCode51.909(a.)
A violation meansan act or omission which is contrarypublishedcollegeregulationorpolicy.
Sanctionsforviolationsofprohibitedconductfor(1)through(6)resultinexpulsion;for(7)through(13)mayresultinsuspension;forthrough(20)mayresultinsanctionsotherthanexpulsionorsuspensi
Repeatedoraggravatedviolationsofanyprovisionofthiscodealsoresultinexpulsionorsuspensionorintheimpositionofsuchlepenaltiesasareappropriate.
Aggravated violationmeans a violation which resulted or foreseecouldhaveresultedinsignicantdamagetopersonsorpropertyorwotherwiseposedasubstantialthreattothestabilityandcontinuancnormalcollegeorcollege-sponsoredactivities.
DISCIPLINE AND PENALTIES InterpretationofRegulations:Disciplinaryregulationsatthecolaresetforthinwritinginordertogivestudentsgeneralnoticeofprohibconduct.Theregulationsshouldbereadbroadlyandarenotdesignedenemisconductinexhaustiveterms.
InherentAuthority:Thecollegereservestherighttotakenecesandappropriateactiontoprotectthesafetyandwell-beingofthecamcommunity.
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STUDENT PARTICIPATION Studentsareaskedtoassumepositionsofresponsibilityinthecollegejudicialsysteminorderthattheymightcontributetheirskillsandinsightsto the resolution of disciplinary cases. Final authority in disciplinarymatters,however,isvestedintheBrookhavenCollegeadministrationandintheDCCCDBoardofTrustees.
STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS Studentswho allegedly violate BrookhavenCollege/Districtpolicyare entitled to fair and equitable proceedings. The focusof inquiry indisciplinaryproceedingsshallbetheguiltorinnocenceofthoseaccusedofviolatingdisciplinary regulations. Formalrulesof evidenceshall notbeapplicable,norshalldeviationsfromprescribedproceduresnecessarilyinvalidate a decision or proceeding, unless signicant prejudice to astudentrespondentorthecollegemayresult.
ACCOUNTABILITY Students maybeaccountable to both civilauthorities andtothecollegeforactsthatconstituteviolationsoflawandthiscode.Disciplinaryaction at the college shall normally proceed during the pendency ofcriminalproceedingsandshallnotbesubjecttochallengeonthegroundthatcriminalchargesinvolvingthesameincidenthavebeendismissedorreduced.StudentswhoparticipateinacollegecoursethroughtheR.JanLeCroyCenterforEducationalTelecommunicationsaresubjecttothecode
ofstudentconductandareassignedacollegeforthatpurpose.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS INVESTIGATION,CONFERENCE AND COMPLAINT When the Brookhaven College Designated Administrator receivesinformation that a student has allegedly violated a published collegeregulationor policy, theDesignatedAdministratorshall investigatetheallegedviolation,whichmayincludeadiscussionwithastudent.Aftercompleting the preliminaryinvestigation, the Designated Administratormay:
1. Dismiss the allegation as unfounded, either before or afterconferringwiththestudent;or
2.Proceedadministratively,whichincludesasummons,conference,anddisposition.
3.Uponappeal,prepareacomplaintbasedontheallegedviolationforuseindisciplinaryhearingsalongwithalistofwitnessesanddocumentaryevidencesupportingtheallegation. 4. The Designated Administrator will notify the individual wholedthecomplaintofthedispositionofthecomplaint.IftheDesignatedAdministrator dismisses the allegation, the individual may appeal, inwriting,tothePresidentofBrookhavenCollegewithinveworkingdaysafterdisposition. The Brookhaven College President or a designee may suspend astudentimmediatelyandwithoutpriornoticeforaninterimperiodpendingdisciplinary proceedings, when there is evidence that the continuedpresenceofthestudenton collegepremisesposesasubstantialthreattohimselforherself,toothers,ortothestabilityandcontinuanceofnormalcollegefunctions.Astudentwhoissuspendedonaninterimbasisshallbe
givenanopportunitytoappearbeforethepresidentoradesigneewithinveworkingdaysfromtheeffectivedateoftheinterimsuspension.AhearingwiththePresidentshallbelimitedtothefollowingissuesonly:
1. The reliability of the information concerning the studentsconduct,includingthematterofhisorheridentity;and
2. Whethertheconductandsurroundingcircumstancesreasonablyindicatethatthestudentscontinuedpresenceoncollegepremisesposesasubstantialthreattohimselforherself,toothers,ortothestabilityandcontinuanceofnormalcollegefunctions.
Afterthehearing,theBrookhavenCollegePresidentordesigneemodifytheinterimsuspensionasreasonabletoprotectthestudent,puandcollege.
No person shall search a students personal possessions forpurposeofenforcingthiscodeunlessthestudentspriorpermissionbeenobtainedorunlessalawenforcementofcerconductsthesearchauthorizedbylaw.
SUMMONS TheBrookhavenCollegeDesignatedAdministratorshallsummstudentregardinganallegedviolationofthiscodebysendingthestualetter.Thelettershallbesentbycertiedmail,returnreceiptrequesaddressedtothestudentathisorherlastknownaddressasitappeintherecordsoftheAdmissions/RegistrarsOfceorshallbedelivpersonallytothestudent.
Thelettershalldirectastudenttoappearataspecictimeandpnot less than ve working days afterthe date ofthe letter, unlessstudentcanshowgoodcauseasprescribedbelow.Thelettershalldescbrieythe allegedviolationandcitethepublishedcollegeregulatiopolicywhichallegedlyhasbeenviolated.
TheDesignatedAdministratorhas authorityto placea studen
disciplinaryprobationifthestudentfails,withoutgoodcause,tocomwitha letter ofsummons, orto apply sanctionsagainst the studenprovidedinthiscode.
DISPOSITION Ataconferencewithastudentinconnectionwithanallegedviolaofthiscode,theDesignatedAdministratorshallprovidethestudentwacopyofthiscodeanddiscussadministrativedispositionoftheallviolation. 1. If astudent acceptstheadministrative disposition,the stushallsigna statementthatheorsheunderstandsthecharges,hisorrighttoahearingortowaivesame,andthepenaltyorpenaltiesimpoandthatheorshewaivestherighttoappeal.Thestudentshallreturnsigned formby 5 p.m.of theday following administrative dispositFailuretoreturnthisform,waivesthestudentsrighttoappeal. 2. If a student refuses administrative disposition of the all
violation, the student is entitled to a hearing as provided herein.DesignatedAdministratorshallnotethedateofrefusalinwritingandstudentshallacknowledgeinwritingsuchdate.
3. Administrativedispositionmeans: a. The voluntary acceptance of the penalty or penaprovidedinthiscode. b. OtherappropriatepenaltiesadministeredbytheDesignAdministrator. c. Without recourse by the student to hearing procedprovidedherein.
The Designated Administrator shall prepare an accurate, wrisummary of each administrative disposition and send a copy tostudent(and,ifthestudentisaminor,totheparentorguardianofstudent),tothedirectoroftheBrookhavenCollegePoliceDepartment
thecomplainant,andtootherappropriateofcials.
DISCIPLINE AND PENALTIES:DISCIPLINE HEARINGS PROCEDURE HEARING COMMITTEE WhenastudentrefusesadministrativedispositionofaviolationstudentisentitledtoahearingbeforethestudentdisciplinecommiThe hearing request must be made to the President of BrookhaCollegeinwriting,onorbeforethesixthworkingdayafterthedatrefusal of administrative disposition.The committee shallbe compofequalnumbersofstudents,administrators,andfacultyofthecollThecommitteeanditschairshallbeappointedbythePresidentforehearingonarotatingbasisoronthebasisofavailability.Thecommitchairwillbeselectedfromtheadministrationorfaculty.
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Thechairman of thecommittee shallruleonthe admissibilityofevidence, motions, and objectionsto procedure, buta majority of thecommitteemembersmayoverridethechairmansruling.Allmembersofthecommitteeareexpectedtoattendallmeetingsandareeligibletovoteinthehearing.
Thechairmanshallsetthedate,time,andplaceforthehearingandmaysummonwitnessesandrequiretheproductionofdocumentaryandotherevidence.
The Designated Administrator shall represent the college beforethe student discipline committee and present evidence to support anyallegationsofviolations.
NOTICE Thecommitteechairmanshallnotifythestudentofthedate,time,andplaceforthehearingbysendingthestudentaletterbycertiedmail,return receipt requested,addressedto thestudent at hisor heraddressappearing in the Admissions/Registrars Ofce records. The letter shallspecifyahearingdatenotlessthanvenormorethan10workingdaysafterdateoftheletter.Ifastudentisunder18yearsofage,acopyofthelettershallbesenttotheparentsorguardianofthestudent.
Thechairmanmayforgoodcausepostponethehearingsolongasall
interestedpartiesarenotiedofthenewhearingdate,time,andplace.
CONTENT OF NOTICE Thenoticeshalladvisethestudentofthefollowingrights:
1. Toaprivatehearingorapublichearing(asheorshechooses).
2. Toappearaloneorwith legalcounselifthealleged violationsubjectsthestudenttoexpulsionorsuspension.Theroleoflegalcounselislimitedasprovidedinthecode.
3. Tohaveaparentorlegalguardianpresentatthehearing.
4. Toknowtheidentityofeachwitnesswhowilltestify.
5. Tocausethecommitteetosummonwitnesses,andtorequirethe
productionofdocumentaryandotherevidencepossessedbythecollege.
6. Tocross-examineeachwitnesswhotesties.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE Astudentwhofailstoappearafterpropernoticeandwithoutgoodcause will be deemed to have pleaded guilty to the violation pendingagainstthestudent.Thecommitteeshallimposeappropriatepenaltyandnotifythestudentinthesamemannerasthenoticeofhearing.
ROLE OF LEGAL COUNSEL Legalcounselwhorepresentsastudentinahearingwheretheallegedviolation subjects the student to expulsion or suspension is limited toadvisingandassistingthestudent.Thislimitationmeansthatlegalcounselshall not cross-examine witnesses, make objections,testify, or performothersimilarfunctionsgenerallyassociatedwithlegalrepresentation.The
sameprecedinglimitationappliestocounselwhorepresentsthecollege.Student representation by legal counsel is not permitted in a hearingwheretheallegedviolationdoesnotsubjectthestudenttoexpulsionorsuspe