College Catalog
Student Services
Campus Health and Safety
Sandhills Community College is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive work and learning environment. Toward that end, in a good faith effort to ensure the safety and welfare of all the campus community, the college has adopted codes, statements, and policies that are detailed in the college’s Catalog and the Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as being posted online at www.sandhills.edu.
Campus Health and Safety Awareness Activities
Guest speakers, hosted by Student Services, provide workshops on such topics as alcohol/substance abuse, campus security, crime and crime prevention, stress management, financial awareness and credit management, and safety issues. Referrals are made, as needed, to local agencies such as hospitals, mental health centers, social services, Friend-to-Friend, private counselors, and self-help groups. Literature on many health and safety issues is provided in the Dempsey Student Center and in Student Services.
Communicable Disease
Any individual who knows or has a reasonable basis for believing that they are infected with a communicable disease (including but not limited to chickenpox, hepatitis, measles, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDS], meningitis, mononucleosis, and whooping cough) has an obligation to protect himself or herself and others from the ramifications of the disease. Specifically, such individuals should report this information to the appropriate person (see below). Every effort will be made to try to keep the matter confidential. Only persons with a need to know will be informed and only with prior direct knowledge of the individual who is or believes they may be infected.
Curriculum students should report a communicable disease condition to the Vice President of Student Services. The Director of Moore County Health Department will be immediately notified. At the Hoke Center, communicable disease conditions should be reported to the Director of the Hoke Center who will then report them to the Vice President of Student Services and to the Hoke County Health Department.
The appropriate Senior Leader will take necessary steps to ensure the medical safety of the student and the college community; if deemed necessary for the good of all, the student may be asked to remove himself or herself from the campus until a necessary evaluation of the condition is completed and the President of the College issues a final ruling concerning the enrollment status of the student.
This policy is one part of the College’s on-going attempt to promote awareness, education, and counseling on communicable diseases. More information is available in the “Compliance” section of this Catalog.
Student Accident Insurance
Each year, the Student Government Association (SGA) purchases a student accident insurance plan, an excess policy that may cover medical expenses of students caused by accidental bodily injury during college-related academic and social activities. The provisions governing this policy are contained in the master policy issued to the school and may be viewed during the school’s office hours. A brief description of the policy, which varies from year to year, will be available through Student Services at the beginning of each academic year. Students may obtain a brochure or file a claim Student Services in Stone Hall.
Student Support and Career Services
Mental Health Counseling
Sandhills Community College provides free, confidential, on-campus mental health services delivered by a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Appointments may be scheduled through the Counseling Services webpage.
Students requiring long-term support or preferring off-campus care may be referred to external providers. These services support students' personal well-being and academic success. A complete list of available services is provided on the Counseling Services webpage.
High school students enrolled in classes on campus will be served by their assigned school counselor. In the event of a crisis, immediate assistance will be provided, with follow-up coordinated through the student's high school counseling department.
For students under 18 years of age, North Carolina law requires consent from a parent or legal guardian to receive mental health services, except in the following cases:
- The student is married.
- The student serves in the armed forces.
- The student is legally emancipated.
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) coordinates accommodations and support services for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The office reviews documentation, determines eligibility for accommodations, and works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate equal access to educational opportunities while maintaining essential academic and program requirements.
Students seeking accommodations must self-identify with Student Accessibility Services and provide appropriate documentation. Accommodations are not retroactive and become effective following approval through the Student Accessibility Services process and notification to instructors.
In addition, Student Accessibility Services provides guidance on accessibility-related policies, procedures, and inclusive practices to support the College's commitment to accessibility and equal opportunity.
Job Fairs
The SCC Career Center hosts two job fairs each year on campus, Fall and Spring semesters. Job Fairs provide an opportunity for a variety of employers to visit campus to provide networking and job considerations with our students. The Director Job Placement Services develops relationships with both local and regional employers to develop job opportunities for Sandhills Community College students.
Guarantee to Employers
Sandhills Community College guarantees that its graduates are proficient in the knowledge and skills covered by their educational programs. In the event that an employer finds a Sandhills graduate deficient in such an area, the employer should — within 90 days of the graduate’s employment — contact the Provost. The Provost will arrange to re-enroll the graduate in up to three (3) courses at the College at no charge to the graduate or the employer. This guarantee applies to graduates of two-year associate in applied science degree programs and one-year diploma programs.
Student Involvement in the Institution
Student Government Association (SGA)
Many student activities at Sandhills Community College are sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). Efforts are made to provide students with cultural, social, recreational, and service-oriented activities. Activities sponsored by the SGA include free food days, national days, the annual Fall Fest and Spring Fling, holiday festivities, and a variety of other events.
The SGA is always looking for new ideas and new Senators. To become a Senator, students must complete a simple online application. Please reach out to the Director of Student Life and Recruitment or the Student Life Associate for further instructions. For a complete list of eligibility requirements, students should refer to the SGA Constitution. Every student on campus is a member of the SGA, and the SGA acts as the students’ voice at SCC. Not only does the SGA sponsor fun events and activities, but it also presents student comments and concerns to the administration and the Board of Trustees. In fact, the SGA President is a trustee of the College.
The SGA office is locatedin the Dempsey Student Center, inside the game room.
Student’s Role in Institutional Decision-Making
By statutory requirement, the President of the Student Government Association serves as an ex officio on the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the College. Students from the SGA are appointed to the Student Grievance Committee. In this committee, students have the opportunity to rule on appeals related to student disciplinary cases.
Most significantly, the Student Government Association gives students experience in representative government. Officers are elected by the student body. Students interested in serving in the SGA can get information directly from the Sandhills website or the Student Life and Recruitment located in the Dempsey Student Center.
Student Publications
The Office of Student Life and Recruitment produces an in-house, weekly email designed for students.
This email, published weekly, and sent via SCC student email accounts, is overseen by the Office of Student Life and Recruitment with content by members of the SGA, the student body and SCC Faculty/Staff.
Student Publications Guidelines
Student publication guidelines at Sandhills Community College are expected to represent the student body at its best. The content of such publications must be in concert with the college Student Code of Conduct. Specifically, all contributors to such publications are bound by the elements of this code which can be found at https://www.sandhills.edu/catalog/current/about/student-conduct.html.
All materials for student publications must be approved three business days prior to publication by the Director of Student Life and Recruitment. Any disputes about content may be taken to the Senior Director of Enrollment and Student Experience for resolution, in concert with the Director of Student Life and Recruitment. There is an inherent right to appeal. Students can appeal the decision of the Senior Director of Enrollment and Student Experience to the Vice President of Student Services.
Photo and Video Use
Sandhills Community College does not collect photo/video release forms. Instead, the College assumes that faculty, staff, students and those visiting our campus are the best resources for marketing the College and are willing to participate in college promotions.
All photographic/video images become the property of Sandhills Community College. Marketing and Public Relations staff members will add the photos or video footage to the College’s library of images (maintained by Marketing & Public Relations), which becomes a resource for the College’s online and print publications. These images and videos may be used for years after obtaining. The College reserves the right to release images for use by outside agencies for publication by news outlets, magazines, and digital outlets as the College sees fit.
In addition to print use, images may be posted to the college’s social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others).
Still or video photo shoots may be informal (candid photos of campus scenes, athletic events, performances, events, or activities) or formal (planned visits to classrooms, headshots or photo/video shoots on campus).
Students participating in a formal photo shoot (flightPath magazine, billboards, viewbooks, etc.) are giving their permission for their image to be used. Students may opt out of a photo. If a student does not wish to be photographed but fails to identify himself or herself to the photographer, it will be difficult to exclude that person from the resulting images.
Concerns about the uses of individual images may be communicated to the Marketing & Public Relations Department, which will try to resolve individual complaints while still meeting the institutional goals of visually representing the College. Expense is sometimes a consideration in the ability to change a photograph; usually an inventory of printed publications must be exhausted before the change can be implemented.
Supervisory Role of the Institution over Student Activities
While Sandhills Community College takes very seriously its commitment to creating an atmosphere that encourages maximum student self-governance and a range of stimulating activities, the College is also mindful of its responsibility to oversee student life in a responsible and proactive fashion. The supervision of student activities is a function of the Division of Student Services. The Vice President of Student Services charges the Director of Student Life and Recruitment to direct student activities and serve as advisor to the Student Government Association (SGA). The Advisor attends all SGA meetings and sponsored activities and serves as a liaison between the SGA and the Senior Director of Student Life and Recruitment. A description of the supervisory role of the SGA Advisor over the SGA and student activities is found in the Student Government Association Constitution and Bylaws.
The SGA is the official sanctioning body for all campus clubs and organizations. The SGA Constitution and Bylaws notifies students of their responsibility in initiating and participating in a student club or organization, which must be recognized as such in order to be permitted to use college facilities. Each club or organization has a full-time faculty or staff member who serves as advisor and meets regularly with the group. Additional information may be found in the Student Club and Advisor Handbook which may be obtained through the Director of Student Life and Recruitment.
Student activities at Sandhills Community College are evaluated regularly through student surveys and student participation data. Results provide insight into student needs, interests, satisfaction, and level of participation. These insights are used in determining and planning appropriate student activities.
Student Fundraisers
All fundings for student clubs and organizations must comply with Sandhills Community College Procedure 8.1.1 Fundraising. The Director of Student Life and Recruitment can also answer detailed questions.
Student Life
There is something special for everyone at SCC. Sandhills Community College sponsors a wide variety of organizations and clubs designed to enhance the educational opportunities available to our students. A full list of clubs and organizations can be found on our website. If you do not see a club that interests you and would like to know more about starting a new club on campus, contact our Director of Student Life and Recruitment at 910-695-3858.
Athletics
Sandhills Athletics works to support the mission and purpose of Sandhills Community College. As a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), SCC athletics provide opportunities for development and competition that support the educational goals of the College. Athletics were founded to serve the individual student as well as to enrich the college environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The Athletics Department works with students to promote leadership and involvement within our community through public service outreach. The Flyers have won NJCAA regional and district titles in volleyball, men’s basketball, and men’s and women’s golf. The Flyers have won national titles in men’s basketball and men’s golf. While many of our athletes will likely continue competing at a four-year college or university, it is our purpose to inspire all student athletes to better themselves academically, socially, and physically. For more information, contact the Athletics Director, Joshua Ward at 910-246-4953.