Student Handbook 2025-2026

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Introduction

Contact Information

Disclaimer

Section I: General Information

Attendance/Absences

Communications to Students

College Name, Documents, and Records

Copyright Policy for Students

Disciplinary Authority

Emergency Contact Information

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Free Speech

Food and Drinks in the Classroom

Hazing Policy for Students

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Liability

Notice of Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity

NMJC Complaint Policy and Process

Photo/Video Release Form

Public Information and Advertising

Racial Harassment Policy

Records

Smoking/Use of Tobacco

Solicitation on Campus

Students with Contagious Diseases

Voter Registration

Section II: Campus Safety, Transportation, Traffic, and Parking

Annual Fire Safety Report

Crime Awareness Statistics

Missing Student Notification Procedure

Safety Technology

Student Emergency/Critical Incident Information

CARE Team

Transportation, Traffic, and Parking

Section III: Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities of Students

Rights and Responsibilities of Students

Core Values and Behavioral Expectations

Student Code of Conduct

Section IV: Academic Policy

Academic Integrity

Section V: Alcohol and Drug Policy

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

Amnesty for Alcohol and Drug Emergencies

Consequences of Abuse Associated with the Use of Drugs and Alcohol

Self-Assessment

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Resources

Section VI: Student Life

Intramural Activities

Student Clubs & Organizations

Section VII: Intercultural Resources and Services

Intercultural Services and Resources

Where to Find Help

Class Expectations

Health & Safety

Cultural Differences

Section VIII: Service and Assistance Animals on Campus

Service and Assistance Animals

Assistance Animal Policy and Agreement for Campus Housing

Reasonable Accommodation Procedures for Campus Housing

Section IX: Title IX

Policy: Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination

1. Glossary

2. Rationale for Policy

3. Applicable Scope

4. Title IX Coordinator

5. Independence and Conflict-of-Interest

6. Administrative Contact Information

7. Notice/Complaints of Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Retaliation

8. Supportive Measures

9. Emergency Removal

11. Privacy

12. Jurisdiction of NMJC

13. Time Limits on Reporting

14. Online Harassment and Misconduct

15. Policy on Nondiscrimination

16. Policy on Disability Discrimination and Accommodation

17. Policy on Discriminatory Harassment

18. Retaliation

19. Mandated Reporting

20. When a Complainant Does Not Wish to Proceed

21. Federal Timely Warning Obligations

22. False Allegations and Evidence

23. Amnesty for Complainants and Witnesses

24. Federal Statistical Reporting Obligations

25. Preservation of Evidence

Resolution Process for Alleged Violations of the Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination

1. Overview

2. Notice/Complaint

3. Initial Assessment

4. Counterclaims

5. Right to an Advisor

6. Resolution Processes

7. Grievance Process Pool

8. Formal Grievance Process: Notice of Investigation and Allegations

9. Resolution Timeline

10. Appointment of Investigators

11. Ensuring Impartiality

12. Investigation Timeline

13. Delays in the Investigation Process and Interactions with Law Enforcement

14. Steps in the Investigation Process

15. Role and Participation of Witnesses in the Investigation

16. Recording of Interviews

17. Evidentiary Considerations in the Investigation

18. Referral for Hearing

19. Hearing Decision-maker Composition

20. Evidentiary Considerations in the Hearing

21. Notice of Hearing

22. Alternative Hearing Participation Options

23. Pre-Hearing Preparation

24. Pre-Hearing Meetings

25. Hearing Procedures

26. Joint Hearings

27. The Order of the Hearing – Introductions and Explanation of Procedure

28. Investigator Presents the Final Investigation Report

29. Testimony and Questioning

30. Refusal to Submit to Cross-Examination and Inferences

31. Recording Hearings

32. Deliberation, Decision-making, and Standard of Proof

33. Notice of Outcome

34. Statement of the Rights of the Parties.

36. Withdrawal or Resignation While Charges Pending

37. Appeals

38. Long-Term Remedies/Other Actions

39. Failure to Comply with Sanctions and/or Interim and Long-term Remedies and/or Responsive Actions

40. Recordkeeping

41. Disabilities Accommodations in the Resolution Process

42. Revision of this Policy and Procedures

Resources

What Can You Do About Sexual Violence?

On-Campus Resources

Off-Campus Resources

State/National Resources

Section X: New Mexico Junior College Map

New Mexico Junior College Map

Older Handbooks

2024-2025 Student Handbook

2023-2024 Student Handbook

2022-2023 Student Handbook

2021-2022 Student Handbook

2020-2021 Student Handbook

2019-2020 Student Handbook

2018-2019 Student Handbook

2017-2018 Student Handbook

2016-2017 Student Handbook

2015-2016 Student Handbook

2014-2015 Student Handbook