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misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA. Students may request that the College
<br />amend a record by requesting the amendment, in writing, submitted to the official responsible for the record, clearly
<br />identify the part of the record the student requests be amended, and specify why the amendment should be made. If the
<br />College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student, in writing, of the decision and
<br />the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
<br />procedures will be provided tothe student when notified of the right to a hearing.
<br />3. The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information in the
<br />student's education record, except to the extent that FERPA Authorizes disclosure without consent. The College discloses
<br />an education record withouta student's priorwritten consent underthe FERPA exception fordisclosure to College officials
<br />with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative,
<br />supervisory,
<br />academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or
<br />company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using institutional employees
<br />orofficials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board; or a student serving on an
<br />officialcommittee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another College official performing his or
<br />hertasks. ACollege official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order
<br />to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities.
<br />4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to
<br />comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy
<br />Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901 FERPA(@ed.gov.
<br />A charge of $0.10 per page will be made for copying the student's education record or any portion thereof.
<br />HONOR SYSTEM POLICY (Academic Integrity)
<br />True learning occurs only with the spirit and practice of integrity and honesty and ethical principles are necessaryto guide
<br />professional development. InterCoast has adopted selected Codes of Conduct and Ethics for each Program. These codes
<br />form the basis for InterCoast's Academic Integrity Policy. All InterCoast students must adhere to the tenets of their
<br />Program Code of Conduct and Ethics while enrolled in their InterCoast program of study.
<br />If it is determined, upon investigation, that a student received unauthorized assistance in accomplishing assignments,
<br />quizzes and/or examinations, that student will be disciplined, up to and including dismissal. If applicable, any students
<br />who provided the unauthorized assistance may also be disciplined.
<br />Any incident of academic dishonesty is considered a serious breach of School Policy and will result in immediate action,
<br />up to and including suspension or termination from the Program. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, a
<br />failinggrade on an assignment, test, course, term, or module, suspension, or expulsion from the college. A consequence
<br />can be accelerated at the solediscretion of the institution, based upon the circumstances, as determined by the Program
<br />Director and the Campus President in consultation with the instructor.
<br />In accordance with the School Catalog, a student who wishes to appeal decisions pertaining to satisfactory academic
<br />progress, probation, suspension, termination, graduation requirements, attendance requirements or any decision
<br />relating to matters pertaining to disciplinary action (other than disciplinary actions governed under the Campus Sexual
<br />Misconduct Policies & Procedures) must write a letter to the School Appeals Committee which must be received within
<br />14 calendar days of receiving the school's decision. A student must provide written documentation to support his/her
<br />position and any mitigating circumstances. Thestudent will be informed of the decision within 30 days following the
<br />receipt of the appeal. The committee's decision is final.
<br />Below is a list of offenses (not all-inclusive) that constitute academic dishonesty:
<br />• Looking on another person's test paper for answers
<br />• Giving another student answers on tests, homework, or lab projects
<br />• Sharing exam content with a student who will take a make-up exam is considered cheating by both parties
<br />• Using any kind of "cheat sheets" on a test or project including texting or cell phone pictures
<br />• Using a computer, calculator, dictionary, or notes when not allowed
<br />• Discussing exam questions with students who are taking the same class at another time
<br />• Plagiarism, or using the words or works of others without giving propercredit.
<br />• Taking another student's class notes without permission
<br />• Using an annotated instructor's edition of a text
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