Academic Dishonesty

Please be aware, committing academic dishonesty is a serious offense. The College has a clear definition of academic dishonesty which includes but is not limited to the following five main categories: academic sabotage, cheating, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism. There are consequences for committing academic dishonesty which involve both academic sanctions (penalties) and indication of the violation on the student’s permanent CLC Conduct Record. That said, the College is committed to help reduce Academic Dishonesty through education, therefore please utilize the following resource: Academic Integrity Information Course (Canvas Course).

Disclosure of Classroom Recordings

When appropriate, accommodations may allow a student to record or capture classroom instruction and discussion. Students who qualify for such accommodations are required to abide by the terms and conditions of the College regarding the appropriate use of such services and/or devices. This means that pursuant to 720 ILCS 5/14–2(2014), all students are hereby notified that all course content may be recorded without further announcement and without individual consent.

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We respectfully acknowledge that the College of Lake County is on the ancestral homelands of the Kickapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi, and other Native Peoples. We recognize the longstanding significance of these lands for Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Historical awareness of Indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important to preventing further atrocities. The College of Lake County pledges to acknowledge the grave injustices of the past and pledges to create awareness and advance education that invites truth.

Non-Discrimination

The College of Lake County is committed to providing an educational and workplace environment free from harassment and discrimination and accordingly will not tolerate discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy, domestic violence, economic status or any other status protected by law. This Policy applies to all College employees, students, visitors, volunteers, independent contractors, elected officials, and third-parties in connection with any College program or activity, whether on or off campus. Any student who believes they have been subject to unlawful discrimination or harassment is encouraged to immediately contact the Title IX Coordinator or Student Conduct Officer.

Religious Observance

The College of Lake County accommodates individual students' religious observances in regard to admissions, class attendance, scheduling of examinations, and work. To request accommodation, students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance should provide me advance notice of the date or dates they will be absent.

Safer Zone Classroom

As part of the College of Lake County's commitment to open access, student success, and educational opportunity, CLC has participated in the national Safer Zone program since 2003. The program is designed to increase understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, reduce bias and exclusion, and equip faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge and skills to foster more welcoming and inclusive learning and working environments. Through education and visible support, the Safer Zone program seeks to enhance the sense of belonging, well-being, and success of LGBTQ+ students, employees, and visitors.

The College of Lake County supports Safer Zone principles by fostering learning environments that affirm the dignity and belonging of all students. This classroom is intended to provide a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive space where everyone can fully participate in the learning experience.

CLC supports students in using campus facilities consistent with their gender identity and provides a variety of restroom options, including all-gender restrooms located throughout campus.

Students who wish to update their chosen name in College systems, such as Canvas, should fill out the Chosen Name Request Form.

Student Records/FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives students certain rights with respect to their education records. Please see the CLC catalog for more details, or learn more about FERPA.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy (SRRP)

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy (SRRP) and associated procedures describe students' rights and responsibilities, as well as examples of misconduct inconsistent with the academic environment at CLC. For more information, refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities Procedures (PDF).

Title IX

The College of Lake County seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to a faculty member, they must notify our college’s Title IX coordinator about the basic facts of the incident. For more information about your options at CLC, refer to Title IX Procedures (PDF). You can also contact Karen N Parra, Interim Title IX Coordinator at kparra1@clcillinois.edu or by calling (847) 543–2034.

Withdrawing from Class

You are responsible for dropping or withdrawing from classes you do not intend to complete. Grades of W will only be assigned to students who withdraw themselves. Tuition and fee refunds will be issued to eligible students based upon the effective date of withdrawal, which is recorded in the system at the time the student drops the class.

Instructors are required to administratively withdraw students who never attended or stopped attending class. All administratively withdrawn courses will remain on your academic record and are not eligible for a refund. Grades will be assigned based on dates of attendance:

WN – You never attended class: no impact on GPA

WS – You stopped attending class: no impact on GPA

FW – You stopped attending class after the official withdraw deadline and your instructor deems you failing: equivalent of F grade for GPA.

In order to withdraw and receive a grade of W after the deadline, you must request a withdrawal from your instructor; requests must be made in writing and additional approvals may be required. You must have a passing grade at the time the withdrawal request is made. Once approved, you will be withdrawn from class.