Southwest Tech’s mission, vision, purposes, and values are expressed in and supported by its stated policies. College policies protect the integrity of the college’s mission, reputation and operations, and support the management of major institutional risks. They inform our community and third parties about the major risks the college seeks to address and communicate risk tolerance in key areas. They also promote compliance with laws and regulations.
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Institution Policies
Academic
Policies related to teaching and outreach.
Ethics, Legal & Compliance
Policies concerning appropriate conduct and/or compliance with the law.
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Constitution Day
- Criminal Background Check
- Digital Accessibility Policy
- Free Speech and Public Assembly
- Harassment Policy
- Non-Discrimination & Grievance Procedures
- Privacy Statement
- Products and Services Provided by the College
- Red Flag Rule Policy
- Title IX: Prohibition of Sexual Harassment
- Volunteer Policy
- Youth Protection Policy
Facilities, Equipment & Property
Policies concerning use and care of college property.
- Facility Usage
- Naming of College Facilities & Property
- Tobacco Electronic Cigarette and Cigar
- Use of Surveillance Cameras
Financial
Policies related to accounting, budgeting, procurement, travel, and other financial functions.
- Allowability of Cost - Federal Grants
- Annual Budget
- Bursaring
- Business Practices
- Contracting
- Donations
- Post-Issuance Compliance
- Printing
- Tax Incremental Financing
Governance
Policies that provide the framework for administration to implement and comply with the intent of the Board of Trustees.
Information Technology
Policies that cover systems, access, data, and related issues.
- Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use
- Data Classification
- Data Security & Retention
- Software Installation and Use
Operational
Policies of a general administrative or operational nature.
Public Safety and Environmental Health & Safety
Policies concerning security and safety of faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Student
Policies applicable to prospective and current students.
- Academic Excellence
- Academic Freedom
- Admissions & Wait List Policy
- Assistance Animals in REF-Owned Student Housing
- Fraudulent Applications Policy
- Guaranteed Retraining
- Missing Housing Student Policy
- Pregnant Student
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Service Animals on Campus
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Financial Aid and Lender Relations
- Transfer Credits (Including Credit for Prior Learning)
- Vehicle Usage Policy
Sustainability
Policies promoting development and growth without significant deterioration of the environment and depletion of natural resources.
Related Procedures
- Assistance Animal Procedure
- Missing Housing Student
- Service Animal Procedure
- Temporary Disability Procedure