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Student Governance Statements

This page is a summary for students of various policies and services listed in the ʹע Community College General Catalog. Revised May 2025 per the Provost/Chief Academic Officer.

  • Academic Honesty. The college believes that the pursuit of knowledge requires honesty. Students are expected to act appropriately and deal honestly in all aspects of their interactions with the college and their academic work. The college will not tolerate dishonest acts such as copying the work of another; using unauthorized help, books, notes, or electronic devices on examinations or projects; or intentionally representing the work of another as one’s own without proper reference (plagiarism); or use of artificial intelligence without permission of the instructor. The consequences of academic dishonesty may vary according to circumstances. Actions that could be taken include, but are not limited to, the following: a failing grade for the work involved, failure in the course, or removal from the course. For additional information, please read “Academic Honesty” in the General Catalog.
  • Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. The college strives to provide an equal educational opportunity to all in compliance with college policy and federal law.  In order for us to help you meet your educational goals and help you move toward success as a student at ʹע Community College, students requesting services must self-identify by contacting the Office of Disability Services in 125 Stone Hall or visiting the Disability Services web pages for more information.
  • Annual Security Report. To comply with federal laws the college provides information about serious crimes that have occurred on campus during the last three years. Copies of the Campus Crime Statistics Report and Annual Security Report may be obtained by contacting the Pinehurst campus switchboard (910.692.6185) or the director of the Hoke Center (910.875.8589). The information can also be found on the college’s Safety & Security web pages.
  • Attendance. Because the College realizes that academic success is tied to regular attendance, students are expected to attend all class sessions, laboratories, and clinical experiences. A student who fails to attend two consecutive weeks worth of class is in violation of the college’s attendance policy. An instructor will drop a student if the student has failed to attend two consecutive weeks worth of class. Each course syllabus will describe the attendance requirements for the course, which may be stricter than above, including any permitted absences. Please consult the “Academic Policies and Procedures” section of the General Catalog.
  • Civility.  The College defines “civility” as respect for others, courtesy, civil exchange of ideas, and human interactions that create a positive environment in which to learn.  All members of the College community are expected to adhere to the Five Core Values, most notably Integrity and Respect. The College will set the tone for such practice using the following guidelines, and expects students to also follow these guidelines: Respect for the work and ideas of all persons; courteous oral, written, and nonverbal discourse (in personal and electronic forms); honest interactions and exchanges; fair and just treatment; open professional communications; recognition and respect for diversity; social responsibility: tolerance of differing points of view; zero tolerance for any forms of cyber stalking, cyber bullying, or cyber sexual harassment, especially as related to social networking while engaged in college-related activities or in courses online.
  • Classroom Conduct. Faculty and students at ʹע Community College — on the Pinehurst campus or off-campus locations, including online — have the right to an instructional environment that is conducive to study, thought, and full concentration on study topics. Student behavior th