It is the policy of Northwest Iowa Community College not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or physical or mental disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 19B.11, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). Northwest Iowa Community College will not tolerate violations of state and federal nondiscrimination laws. All inquiries or grievances regarding discrimination based on the above-listed traits or characteristics may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201, telephone 712-324-5061.
Northwest Iowa Community College has filed an assurance of compliance with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College will not discriminate against disabled persons and will take appropraite remedial steps to eliminate the effects of any discrimination which may have resulted from adherence to past policies and practices.
Additionally, the College supports the (ADA) Americans with Disabilites Act as it prevents from discrimination otherwise qualified individuals in areas of instruction and employment. The College understands that it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her medical condition (whatever the condition may be) if the person is otherwise qualified for the job or has paid for the service. As far as accommodations and auxiliary aids are concerned, the College will work closely with each student having a disability to select the appropriate type of accommodations or aid needed.
Public Law 101-542, The Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act, as amended by Public Law 102-26, requires higher education institutions to report their completion or graduation rate on an annual basis.
The graduation rate was 56% for students who entered Northwest Iowa Community College on a full-time basis for the fall term, 2003. This figure inludes those who received a degree or diploma at Northwest Iowa Community College or transferred to a four-year institution.
In accordance with Pulbic Law 102-26 Title I, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, students, employees, and visitors who have experienced criminal acts or other emergencies which have occured on the college campus shall report those emergencies to the Director of Operations and Finance immediately or the Sheldon Police Department. Within 24 hours of the occurrence, an incident report shall be completed by the individual or a copy of the police report submitted to the Director of Operations and Finance. Incident report forms are available from the office of the Director of Operations and Finance.
Campus buildings, with the exception of the apartments, are open and available for use from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Physical Plant staff is available on campus during this period of time to provide help with students, staff, and visitors. An emergency telephone for 911 calls is located at the east side of Parking Lot 1. The Sheldon Police Department should be called when the incident dictates. Student Housing main outside doors will generally be locked. The campus does not employ a security officer but relies on the Sheldon City Police Department for security 24 hours a day.
The following statistics, provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, are for students and employees, and to applicants for enrollment or employment upon request. Our 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 comparative reputable crime rates were as follows:
| |
04-05 |
05-06 |
06-07 |
| Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sex Offenses-Forcible |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sex Offenses-Non-Forcible |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Robbery |
0
|
1
|
2
|
| Aggravated Assault |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Burglary |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Arson |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Drug Law Violations |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Liquor Law Violations |
0
|
1
|
0
|
| Weapons Possessions |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Hate Crimes |
0
|
0
|
0
|
Northwest Iowa Community College also wants students and employees to be aware of where the public can access "Megan's Law" information regarding sex offenders. One source of information is on the website http://www.iowasexoffenders.com and the second is through the local county sheriff's department.
It is the policy of NCC to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, and to provide staff and students with information to prevent the use of illicit drugs, the abuse of alcohol on campus, and to provide a drug-free work place for students and staff. It shall be unlawful to possess, use, or distribute illicit drugs and alcohol by students or employees on college property or as part of any college activity. The laws of the state of Iowa pertaining to the possession and use of illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages on public property shall be followed. Specifically, this means that it is a violation of the drug and alcohol policy for students and employees to purchase, manufacture, possess, consume, or sell such items on campus.
Student and staff violations of the standards as stated in the previous paragraph shall result in any one or combination of the following disciplinary sanctions.
- Warning
- Disciplinary Probation
- Suspension
- Referral to an Appropriate Drug/Alcohol Treatment Program
- Referral to Law Enforcement Agencies
- Possible Disciplinary Sanctions Include Expulsion or Termination
Definitions and accompanying procedures of these sanctions pertaining to the student can be found in the office of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Enrollment Services. Policies and procedures pertaining to employees can be found in the office of the Executive Director of College Operations & Finance.
Staff rights shall be protected in accordance with due process. Staff accused of violating the drug/alcohol policy as established shall have the right to:
- a hearing before the appropriate campus judicial board, and
- access to an appeal as defined within the college policies and procedures.
Student's rights shall be protected in accordance with due process.
Students accused of violating the drug/alcohol policy as established shall have the right to due process.
Under Chapter 124 of the State of Iowa Code regarding controlled substances, various penalties and offenses are described involving the illegal manufacture, possesion, possession with intent to deliver, delivery and design (simulation and counterfeiting) of illegal drugs. Illegal drugs include but are not limited to marijuana, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy. Except as authorized under Chapter 124 (legally prescribed drugs), it is unlawful for any person to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, or to act with, enter into a common scheme or designe with or conspire with one or more other persons to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance or a counterfeit or simulated controlled substance. Violations of Chapter 124 may result in simple, serious or aggravated misdemeanors, or class "D," "C" or "B" felony charges.
Consequences may include: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is punishable by up to 30 days in the County Jail and a fine not to exceed $500. Simple Possession of controlled substances is punishable by up to one year in the County Jail and a fine not to exceed $1,500. A conviction will also result in the loss of student financial aid eligibility.
Possession with intent to deliver, deliver and/or manufacture (including growing) of controlled substances is punishable by a range of penalties up to a maximum prison term of 50 years and a maximum fine not to exceed $1,000,000. Local and federal sanctions will also apply.
In accordance with Title I of Public Law 101-542, NCC will make readily available the completion and graduation rates of certificate or degree-seeking, full-time students entering our institution to current students and to each prospective student prior to that prospective student's enrolling or entering into any financial obligation.
As a result of the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus.