Student Rights, Responsibilities, & Safety

Student Records

The Office of Admissions and Registrar is responsible for student records pertaining to directory information and education.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, department chairperson, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
   
   
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. If upon review students desire to challenge any portion of their records, they should contact the Vice President of Student Development.
   
   
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff).
   
   A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility
   
   
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Del Mar College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

Directory Information

The Office of Admissions and Registrar is responsible for student records pertaining to directory information and education.

Education records are those records that relate directly to the student’s academic progress maintained by the institution.

Students who desire to review their records may do so upon request and presentation of their ID card in the Office of Admissions and Registrar. If, upon review, students desire to challenge any portion of their records, they should contact the Vice President of Student Development.

School officials, who act in the students’ educational interest within the limitations of their need to know, have access to student records without prior written consent of the student.

Directory information is considered public information unless the student concerned specifically requests that any or all of the directory information not be released. A student’s consent is presumed, unless a written request to restrict the information as confidential, is made by the student in the Office of Admissions and Registrar on the prescribed form no earlier than the first day of registration and no later than the 12th class day in a semester or fourth class day in a summer term. This restriction of consent remains in effect until revoked by the student, or until the student fails to register for a subsequent semester. In those cases where a student files a request for restriction of information, such information is treated as confidential and in response to public inquiries, the College will verify only whether an individual is currently enrolled.

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, directory information at Del Mar College includes:

• Student's name
• Permanent address
• Telephone listing
• Email address
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study (including concentration)
• Enrollment status
• Classification
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees and awards received
• Most recent previous educational agency or institution attended

Standards of Student Conduct

Students' Rights and Responsibilities

Del Mar College is composed of individuals interacting with others for the mutual benefit of all, thereby developing a culture with standards of conduct and distinguishable aims. The College is a system based on the concept of freedom of choice that creates the educational and cultural conditions for the full development of students and members of the community.

It is the right of students attending Del Mar College to retain their individualism, personal freedom, autonomy and dignity, while respecting, at the same time, the rights of others. Students attending the College should be provided with the opportunity to learn, to develop to their fullest potential and to grow to new understanding. All students are individuals and display different abilities, skills, interests, appreciations, attitudes, beliefs and values.

Therefore, it is safe to assume that students, upon enrollment, neither lose personal freedom or rights nor escape the duties of citizens while enjoying great educational opportunities at Del Mar College. Students have a responsibility to themselves, to their fellow students, to the law of the land and policies of the College in which, by their own choice, they enroll. The rights and responsibilities are held, but are not limited to:

A. Student Rights

• The right to expect an education of the highest quality.

• The right to develop potential to the best of the student’s abilities. The right to inquire about and to recommend improvements in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of the students. The right is best exercised by the fullest use of the appropriate facilities provided through the Student Activities Office or other campus organizations.

• The right to counsel, to a fair hearing, and an appeal when a disciplinary action is applied to the student as an individual or as a group member.

B. Student Obligations and Responsibilities

• The obligation to be fully acquainted with published rules, regulations, and policies of the College and to comply with them in the interest of an orderly and productive college community.

• The obligation to follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior commensurate with the aspiration implied by a college education.

• The obligation to respect the rights and property of others.

A full description of the Student Code of Conduct is available from the Vice President of Student Development or on the College Web site: www.delmar.edu/policymanual/pm2008/ch7/index.html

Discipline

A. Student Breaches of Conduct

The College regards the following as illustrations of misconduct that may result in review by an appropriate College Office:

• Academic cheating and plagiarism of any kind (See Scholastic Dishonesty section).
• Furnishing false information to the College with the intent to deceive.
• Malicious destruction, damage, unauthorized possession or misuse of College property, including library and laboratory materials and equipment, or of private property on the campus.
• Forgery, alteration, unauthorized possession, or misuse of College documents, records, or identification cards.
• Physical or verbal abuse of another person in the College community. Any verbal threat of abuse or physical action against any College employee and/or student is considered sufficient grounds for suspension from the College, subject to disciplinary hearing.
• Participation in hazing, acts which are degrading or injurious, or acts in which another is held against his/her will.
• Use or possession of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or controlled substances while on College property or at any authorized activity sponsored by or for any College-related organization, whether on or off the campus.
• Disorderly conduct which inhibits or interferes with the educational responsibility of the College community or which disrupts the administrative or service functions of the College to include social-educational activities.
• Actions which violate state or federal law or city or county ordinances.
• Malfeasance or misuse of elective or appointed office in a student organization, its members, or the welfare of the College community.
• Incorrigible or persistently irresponsible behavior.
• Gambling on campus or on College property.
• Possession of any weapons or facsimile of weapons on campus or on College property.
• Personality problems which disrupt teaching with detrimental effect upon other students.
• Such other violations as the appropriate disciplinary agency may decide warrant such action, e.g., disruption of ongoing educational activities.

B. Disciplinary Action

The College reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the College for cause at any time. The following disciplinary actions may be imposed by the College:

• Admonition and warning.
• Loss of privileges.
• Removal from elective or appointive office.
• Loss of such other privileges as may be consistent with the offense committed and the rehabilitation of the student.
• Disciplinary probation with or without loss of designated privileges. The violation of the terms of disciplinary probation or the infraction of any College rule during the disciplinary action will result in automatic suspension.
• Suspension from the College for a definite period of time.
• Expulsion from the College.

Suspension or expulsion from the College will require the student be afforded a hearing to present their side of the incident or action prior to the administrative suspension or expulsion decision. A student may be suspended or expelled prior to a hearing when there is imminent danger to the student or other individuals on campus.

Scholastic Dishonesty

Students are expected to maintain the integrity of the College by avoiding dishonesty in their own behavior and by expecting honest behavior from their fellow students. One of the requirements for passing the courses students take at Del Mar College is that students do their own work. Meeting this requirement means avoiding plagiarism, collusion and cheating. A full description of this policy is available from the Vice President of Student Development.

Student Complaints

Procedures for student complaints against the College have been set forth in writing and are included in the Board of Regents Policy Manual. The Vice President of Student Development is responsible for coordinating the processing of student complaints.

A student complaint and appeals policy, applicable to all students of Del Mar College, is used to provide reasonable assurance that all practices and actions are pertinent and realistic and are applied in a nondiscriminatory manner. The policy is designed to help maintain good student relations, to handle complaints efficiently at the level closest to the problem and to maintain a problem-solving environment. The proper forms and more specific information may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President of Student Development.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment is illegal under both state and federal laws and it is the policy of Del Mar College to prevent sexual harassment of students, employees and anyone who seeks to join the campus community in any capacity. Any student or employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions, which can result in immediate termination of employment or academic studies; in some cases, sexual harassment may be susceptible to prosecution under criminal law. Sexual harassment includes such behavior as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward an employee, student, or job applicant, particularly when one or more of the following circumstances are present:

• Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term of condition of an individual’s employment or education.

• Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic or employment decision affecting that individual.

• Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or educational environment.

A student who has a complaint of sexual harassment should notify the Vice President of Student Development in the Harvin Student Center on the East Campus, or contact the office at (361) 698-1277.

Responsibility and Liability Insurance

Activities during occupational programs and courses may expose students to more than the usual degree of responsibility and liability. Del Mar College District is a political subdivision of the state of Texas and therefore is not liable for injuries sustained on campus, according to state statute. It is the student’s responsibility to carry personal medical insurance. Health sciences, cosmetology, criminal justice, law enforcement, fire science, emergency medical services and occupational safety and health students may be required to carry professional liability insurance.

Students are encouraged to carry personal health and/or minor medical insurance. The Office of the Vice President of Student Development will have several companies’ informational brochures available. This is done for the students’ benefit. The College does not promote one company’s product over another.

Smoking Policy

Del Mar College will comply with Ordinance 19338 of the City of Corpus Christi, effective September 1, 1986, which prohibits smoking of tobacco and other products in non-designated smoking areas within the city. In order to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of employees, students and the public, Del Mar College will provide an environment free from exposure to smoke from tobacco. Neither smoking nor the use of tobacco products is permitted in College facilities or in College-owned vehicles.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Del Mar College is committed to working to maintain a safe, healthy, lawful and productive working and educational environment for all employees and students. Studies have shown that use of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol increases the potential for accidents, absenteeism, tardiness, unsatisfactory performance, inefficiency, poor employee morale and damage to the College’s reputation. The intent of this policy is to make Del Mar College a better place to study and work through upgrading the mental and physical health of the total College community. It acknowledges the freedom of choice for those individuals who require or seek information relative to Drug/Alcohol Abuse.

Definition of Legal Drugs

A “legal drug” is a prescribed drug or over-the-counter drug which has been legally obtained and is being legally used for the purpose for which it was prescribed or manufactured.

Definition of Illegal Drugs

An “illegal drug” is any drug or controlled substance which is (l) not legally obtainable or (2) is legally obtainable but was not legally obtained. The term “illegal drug” includes all illegal drugs such as steroids, dangerous drugs and controlled substances defined and listed in Articles 4476-14 and 4476-15 (Texas Controlled Substances Act) Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes. Marijuana, hashish, cocaine, PCP, LSD, heroin, Dilaudid, Quaaludes and methamphetamine are only a few of the dangerous drugs or controlled substances which are included within such terms.

This policy applies to all students and employees of Del Mar College, as well as college visitors, contractors and all other persons occupying space in/on conveyances, offices, buildings, facilities, or grounds over which Del Mar College has custody and control, including, but not limited to, rentals and leasing of auditorium and classroom spaces.

This policy does not cancel or supersede other laws, orders, instruction, or regulations which make the use, possession and/or distribution of dangerous drugs and controlled substances illegal.

When personal or behavioral problems begin to affect a student’s academic performance and this appears to be the result of drug or alcohol abuse, the individual may be referred to the College Counseling and Advising Center for information on drugs/alcohol and/or to local community professionals. The student shall be responsible for any cost and/or fees incurred for professional services. Information concerning a student or employee diagnosis, treatment and medical records will be kept strictly confidential.

It is recognized that a person’s job performance or academic studies may be affected by persons in the employee’s or student’s family who have alcohol, drug, or other emotional or behavioral problems. Therefore, the College will offer information services to these family members, but accepts no further responsibility. Use, distribution, or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or other controlled substances while on College property or at any College-sponsored activity, whether on or off campus, is subject to disciplinary action.

Immunization Information

Senate Bill 1517 passed in Spring 1991 and effective Fall 1991 gives Texas institutions of higher education the option of requiring students to prove that they have been adequately immunized for diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus and poliomyelitis prior to admission.

The consequences of not being fully immunized are severe. An outbreak of any of these diseases can have a devastating impact on the campus community. Immunization is an integral part of preventive health care. Therefore, Del Mar College recommends that students entering this institution be fully vaccinated prior to enrollment and that preventive vaccinations be taken when required.

All students majoring in the health care fields must provide documented proof that they have been fully immunized.

For additional immunization information, you are encouraged to contact your family physician, the county health department, or the Immunization Division of the Texas Department of Health.

Information for Health Care Students

These requirements apply to students enrolled in the health care majors who have direct or will have direct patient contact.

Immunizations and other requirements:

• Tetanus/Diphtheria: must have one dose within past ten years.
• Measles: those born since January 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age. The two doses must be at least 30 days apart.
• Mumps: those born since January 1, 1957, must have at least one dose since 12 months of age.
• Rubella: at least one dose since 12 months of age is required.
• Hepatitis B: a complete series is required prior to beginning direct patient care.
• Tuberculosis test: must be performed annually.
• Criminal background check

Important Facts about Bacterial Meningitis

This information is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress extremely fast - so take utmost caution. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year.

There is a treatment, but those who survive may develop severe health problems or disabilities.

What are the symptoms?

• High fever
• Rash or purple patches on skin
• Light sensitivity
• Confusion and sleepiness
• Lethargy
• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Stiff neck
• Nausea
• Seizures

There may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin. These can occur anywhere on the body.

The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention.

How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?

• Diagnosis is made by a medical provider and is usually based on a combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory results from spinal fluid and blood tests.
• Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery.

How is the disease transmitted?

• The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes, etc.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions.

How do you increase your risk of getting bacterial meningitis?

• Exposure to saliva by sharing cigarettes, water bottles, eating utensils, food, kissing, etc.
• Living in close conditions (such as sharing a room/suite in a dorm or group home).

What are the possible consequences of the disease?

• Death (in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead)
• Permanent brain damage
• Kidney failure
• Learning disability
• Hearing loss, blindness
• Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation
• Gangrene
• Coma
• Convulsions

Can the disease be treated?

• Antibiotic treatment, if received early, can save lives and chances of recovery are increased. However, permanent disability or death can still occur.

• Vaccinations are available and should be considered for:

• Those living in close quarters

• College students 25 years old or younger

• Vaccinations are effective against four of the five most common bacterial types that cause 70 percent of the disease in the U.S. (but does not protect against all types of meningitis).

• Vaccinations take seven to ten days to become effective, with protection lasting three to five years.

• The cost of vaccine varies, so check with your health care provider.

• Vaccination is very safe - most common side effects are redness and minor pain at injection site for up to two days.

• Vaccination is available at your health care provider.

How can I find out more information?

• Contact your own health care provider.

• Contact your local or regional health department.

AIDS Policy

Del Mar College recognizes that Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related conditions such as AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) pose significant issues in an academic setting. Because of our commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment, this policy and other procedures emphasize the education of employees and students concerning AIDS and the management of each case of AIDS individually with sensitivity, flexibility and concern for the affected individual as well as other employees and students.

Students may obtain educational pamphlets on AIDS at the Counseling and Advising Center, or the Student Activities Office in the Harvin Student Center (East Campus) or the Coleman Center (West Campus). These pamphlets were developed by the Texas Department of Health.

Del Mar College, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of l974, shall not give specific or detailed information concerning complaints or diagnosis without the expressed written consent of the affected student or employee.

No student will be denied enrollment or the right to attend classes or participate in college functions solely on the basis of diagnosis or suspicion of having HIV, AIDS, or ARC. If a physician’s evaluation demonstrates that a student is unable to perform academically or that continued attendance presents a health or safety risk to the student or others, the administration will make a decision solely on such medical evaluation about continuation of enrollment.

Del Mar College Campus Security

Campus Security is a public service-oriented security operation charged with the responsibility of protecting College students, faculty, staff and property.

All incidents, thefts, or other criminal offenses on College property should be reported to Campus Security. You can assist Campus Security by reporting

• crime, no matter how insignificant it may seem;
• suspicious activity;
• suspicious persons on campus.

An individual's report may prevent a crime.

Services provided by Campus Security:

1. safety escorts to vehicles, when requested by College administrators;
2. escorts to and from classes, depending on circumstances, when requested by College administrators;
3. addressing classes or groups regarding crime prevention and safety awareness.

Campus Security is located in the Physical Facilities Offices on the East campus and in the guard kiosk on the West campus. Individuals are encouraged to contact security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as necessary.

Campus Security Telephone Numbers

(361) 698-1199 - emergency (East and West Campuses, Del Mar College Annex)
(361) 698-1946 - non-emergency (East and West Campuses, Del Mar College Annex)

Emergency Call Boxes

Emergency and Assistance call boxes, mounted on light poles or in free-standing blue pedestals, may be used to request help during an emergency, to request personal escorts, or for any assistance or information needed. The call boxes are located on both the East and West Campuses, as well as the Del Mar College Annex. For current locations in these areas, please call (361) 698-1946 day or night. When using a call box, be prepared to state your name, location and the nature of your emergency.

Del Mar College Crime Statistics

The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires educational institutions to keep and to report statistics of certain crimes occurring on campus which are reported to campus authorities during the most current year. These statistics are available in the Office of the Vice President of Student Development in the Harvin Student Center on the East Campus, or in the Safety Office in the Maintenance Building on the East Campus.

Parking

Del Mar College has developed regulations for the purposes of proper identification of vehicles of persons who have legitimate business with the College, to ensure safety/notification of students/faculty and other persons in an emergency, to provide orderly parking, traffic and use of parking facilities, to provide for the purchase and issuance of vehicle identification permits, to ensure pedestrian safety, and to provide for enforcement in the event of violation. The operation of a motor vehicle on Del Mar College property is governed by College policies and regulations.

The fact that a violation notice is not issued when a violation occurs does not imply that the regulation or rule is not in effect. Each operator is responsible for knowing and following the parking rules and regulations.

Campus Security has been charged with the authority to enforce these regulations, including the right to tow vehicles for specific violations and repeat violators. The owner or operator of a towed vehicle is responsible for the cost of towing and storage fees in addition to any other fines.

Proof that a parking or traffic control device, sign, signal, or marking was in place at any location on the campus shall constitute prima facie evidence that it was official and was installed under proper authority by College, city, state and federal guidelines.

The College assumes no responsibility for any vehicle or its content while the vehicle is parked or operated on College property. All vehicle operators should lock or otherwise secure their vehicles when parked on any campus of Del Mar College.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of these parking and traffic regulations, the following terms are defined:

• Abandoned Vehicle - a motor vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance parked on DMC property for more than three days without being moved

• DMC - Del Mar College

• Campus - all property owned or controlled by Del Mar College

• College - Del Mar College

• Citation - Notification issued by a Corpus Christi police officer contracted to work off-duty at DMC, which may be written to any vehicle found in violation of state law or city ordinances on DMC property

• Parking for Disabled Individuals - spaces or areas reserved for any disabled individual who has an appropriate (placard) hang tag or license plate from the County Tax Assessor's Office

• Habitual Violator - any person who has received three or more violation notices within a twelve-month period

• Impound - towing and storage of vehicle at a towing facility

• Marked space - space defined by two parallel lines

• Motor Vehicle - all automobiles, buses, trucks, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, mopeds, etc.

• Moving Violations - moving traffic law violations as enacted by the State of Texas

• No Parking Zones - all areas not specifically designated for parking, to include painted curbs, fire lanes, construction areas, loading zones, service delivery and bus zones. See "Vehicle Identification Permits" section

• Parking Permit - a temporary card or self-adhering decal issued by DMC, authorizing the motor vehicle properly displaying the permit to be lawfully parked within designated areas. The issuance and display of the permit serves as proper registration

• Reserved Parking - identified by signs and/or pavement markings; enforced at peak business hours of the day. New employees shall have the option of continuing the reserved space held by the former employee in that position so that performance of work in those offices requiring frequent trips between campuses and in the community may be facilitated

• Restricted Parking - areas reserved for use by holders of designated permits

• Visitors - persons other than students, faculty members, staff members or employees of DMC

• Violation Notice - a notification issued by DMC Security for violations of parking and traffic regulations. These notifications are subject to College fines and a right of students to appeal within the College as defined in Appeals of Violation Notices or Impounds section

• VIP - Vehicle Identification Permit, including: student permit, non-reserved permit, and reserved permit

PARKING REGULATIONS

Registration of Vehicles

All vehicles parked on campus at any time must display (on front windshield, passenger side) a Vehicle Identification Permit except for vehicles belonging to visitors during registration periods or one-day visits.

Students are not currently assessed a parking registration fee. The College retains the option to assess a parking registration fee for students in the future.

Procurement of a Vehicle Identification Permit by students or employees with non-reserved parking does not guarantee a specified parking space. Each driver is responsible for finding a legal parking space. Inability to locate a parking space is not an excuse for violating parking regulations.

A Vehicle Identification Permit will not be issued to any person having unpaid violation charges until full payment is made at the Business Office. A Vehicle Identification Permit may not be purchased for or displayed by an individual ineligible to receive the permit. The College may suspend for a period of one year the parking privileges of individuals who violate this regulation.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PERMITS

Any person attending Del Mar College who is not employed by the College is eligible for a student Vehicle Identification Permit. Student workers may receive only student Vehicle Identification Permit.

The process by which a student receives a Vehicle Identification Permit is as follows:

1. The student completes the appropriate College parking registration card.
2. The student submits the card to Campus Security.
3. Campus Security issues a Vehicle Identification Permit to the student.

Parking for Disabled Persons

Del Mar College will follow state law regarding parking for disabled persons. Students, faculty and staff who have qualified and obtained a license plate or placard reflecting disability from the County Tax Assessor’s Office will be issued a non-reserved Vehicle Identification Permit. Those individuals may park in any parking space for disabled persons as long as their license plate reflects disabled status or their placard reflecting disability is hanging in their vehicle and clearly visible.

ENFORCEMENT

Policy and Procedures

All laws of the State of Texas, ordinances of the applicable municipality and rules and regulations of Del Mar College are in effect on the campuses 24 hours a day.

The campus speed limit, on both the East and West Campus, is 10 miles per hour.

Special temporary parking arrangements must be made through the Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management.

Reserved spaces, whether by designated “Reserved” signs or reserved by Campus Security for special events, will be enforced.

Traffic and Parking Notices

Campus Security may issue two types of notification for violations of parking and traffic regulations.

1. DMC Violation Notices - subject to College fines and a right of students to appeal within the College as defined in the Appeals of Violations or Impound Notices section.

2. Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) Citations - CCPD officers contracted to work off-duty at DMC may write citations to any vehicle found in violation of state law or city ordinances on DMC property.

Penalties

In addition to fees for parking or traffic violations, parking privileges may be suspended for a period of up to one year for habitual violators. The vehicles of habitual violators may also be towed without notice at the expense of the vehicle owner. Suspension of parking privileges will be decided by the Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management and/or the Vice President of Student Development, after reviewing recommendations from Campus Security.

A person in whose name an unpaid violation exists and no appeal is pending, shall be barred from enrollment in a subsequent semester until fines are paid.

Transcripts and refunds shall also be withheld by the Business Office from any person in whose name an unpaid violation charge exists and no appeal is pending.

In addition to the above-mentioned penalties, the Business Office will send a letter to students who receive a violation notice and no appeal is pending, to remind them to pay their fines.

Parking Violations

1. Parking in a "no parking" zone
   a. parking where prohibited by signs, painted curbs or lines.
   b. parking where no marked space exists, except for temporary areas created by Campus Security for emergencies or special events.
   c. parking on grass, grounds, lawn, turf or any unapproved ground which has not been specifically designated for parking.
   d. parking in a fire zone.
   e. parking in loading zones.
   
   
2. Parking in reserved space or area
   a. parking illegally within a designated reserved space and/or area.
   b. parking illegally within any barricaded or controlled space and/or area.
   c. parking in a reserved space and/or area not authorized by the type permit displayed.
   d. parking in a designated time space or loading zone beyond allotted time or without proper permit.
   
   
3. Blocking drives, sidewalk, or exit
   a. parking in a manner that obstructs or impairs proper usage of sidewalks, driveways, streets, curbs, ramps, loading docks, marked crosswalks or disabled access.
   b. parking in a manner to prevent, impair or obstruct other vehicles from entering or exiting parking lots, parking spaces or access streets that enter and exit the campus.
   
   
4. Parallel parking on two-way streets and roadways
   a. parking in a manner that obstructs two-way flow of traffic on any street or roadway on any campus
   b. failure to park with right-hand wheels within eighteen (18) inches of the curb.
   
   
5. Failure to park within a marked space - failure of one vehicle to park within the marked boundaries is not implied consent for others to park with any part of the vehicle over the line.
   
   
6. Parking in a "double parked" fashion (stopping or parking a vehicle on the roadway side of any vehicle parked at the edge or curb of a street or parking lot).
   
   
7. Failure to display parking permit (parking on any campus, at any time, without displaying a parking permit).
   
   
8. Improper display of parking permit (parking permit not displayed in a manner where it can be seen from the outside of the vehicle).
   
   
9. Parking illegally in a space for disabled individuals - parking in a space for disabled individuals without properly displaying a license plate or placard (hang tag) for disabled individuals issued by the County Tax Assessor.
   
   Violation notices may be dismissed when the operator produces a valid placard or license plate receipt reflecting disabled status. The placard or other evidence must be provided to the Security office.
   
   
10. Displaying a parking permit that has been altered or forged.

Violation Notices

College violation notices described in these regulations will result in charges being assessed in accordance with the following schedule:

All charges are subject to change without notice. Receiving four tickets for any violation will result in vehicle being immediately towed at owner’s expense. Except as noted above, violation notices will be issued in cases where traffic can be rerouted or vehicle operators can be immediately located to move their vehicle. In all other cases, vehicles will be towed and ticketed.

The above fine rate is set by the College for administrative violations. However, citations issued by the Corpus Christi Police Department will result in fines decreed by the courts. Multiple violations can be alleged on the same Violation Notice. Charges will be assessed for each violation.

Violation Notice Payments

Payments must be made within 30 days of the date the Violation Notice was issued. Payments may be made at the Business Office, Harvin Student Center or the West Campus General Purpose Building during business hours.

Payments not made within 30 days will result in a hold being placed against enrollment in a subsequent semester, transcripts or refunds. It may also result in suspension of parking privileges.

Appeals by students must be filed with the Student Government Association within 10 working days of the date Violation Notice was issued. Students must file a written petition for a hearing in the Harvin Student Center - East Campus, Student Activities Office, Room 109; or Room 144 at the Coleman Center - West Campus.

If the student has the same family name or home address as the registered owner of a vehicle for which a Violation Notice has been issued, the Violation Notice and accompanying violation charges will be recorded in the student’s name. Unpaid charges for parking violations are recorded in either:

a.  the name of the person who previously purchased a parking permit; or
b.  the name of the purchaser of the permit displayed; or
c.  the name of the person who has previously paid violation charges on the vehicle; or
d.  the name of the owner or driver.

Appeals of Violation Notices or Impounds

A Student Judiciary Committee (SJC) appointed by the Vice President of Student Development helps assure fairness in the issuance of parking Violation Notices and vehicle impounds. The findings of the SJC are final.

A person who receives a Violation Notice, or whose vehicle has been impounded, may request an appeal. The appeal is handled through the Student Government Association (SGA). If the Student Judiciary Committee (SJC) finds a vehicle was improperly impounded, the Violation Notice/Citation and towing/impounding expenses incurred by the individual whose vehicle was impounded will be reimbursed by the College.

All requests for appeal must be filed within 10 working days from the issuance of the Violation Notice. The Violation Notice or a copy of the notice must be attached to the appeal form. A person who fails to file the request within this time period waives the right to appeal. Appeals for which ten-day deadline falls within the winter break shall carry over into the beginning of the spring semester.

The appeals committee may summon the individual who issued the Violation Notice or performed the vehicle impound if he/she is available to assist the committee.

All appeals will be heard within 15 working days of the date an appeal is requested. Appeals for which the 15-working-day deadline falls within the winter break shall carry over into the beginning of the spring semester.

BICYCLE, MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR SCOOTER AND MOPED PARKING REGULATIONS

In accordance with Texas law, operators of bicycles, motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the laws and duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle while on any DMC campus. Parking of bicycles must be restricted to designated areas or bicycles racks. Parking of motorcycles, motor scooters, or mopeds must be restricted to areas or spaces marked or designated for these types of vehicles.

Any of these vehicles found parked illegally and creating a potential safety hazard may be impounded or cited.