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CAMPUS
SECURITY/STUDENT RIGHT TO KNOW INFORMATION
Information is available
in the Office of the Vice President of Student Services, Building 1,
Room 1315, 738-4333 and on this web
site, regarding crime statistics and related inquiries. Tthis informationis
available annually.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
STATEMENT
In compliance with
the provisions of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX
of the Educational Admendments of 1972 (45 CRF 86), the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, Section 504.104.7 and 104.8 A and B (PL93-112), and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, and Skyline College
policy, the Skyline College Financial Aid Office does not discriminate
on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national
or ethnic origin, or disability in the determination of financial aid
eligibility.
FAMILY EDUCATON
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
This act requires
educational institutions to provide: access to official education records
directly related to the student; an opportunity for a hearing to challenge
such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise inappropriate; that the College must obtain the written consent
of the student before releasing personally identifiable information
about the student except to those persons or agencies specified by the
Act; and that these rights extend to present and former students of
the college.
The act provides
that the College may release certain types of "Directory Information"
unless the student submits a request in writing to the Director of Financial
Aid that certain or all such information not be released without his/her
consent. Such restriction will remain in effect until a written request
from the student is submitted to the Director to remove it.
"Directory
Information" in the San Mateo County Community College District
includes:
- Student’s
name and city of residence;
- Participation
in recognized activities and sports;
- Dates of enrollment;
- Degrees and awards
received;
- The most recent
previous educational agency or institution attended; and
- Height and weight
of members of athletic teams.
A copy of the College
Policy, FERPA and other pertinent information and forms are available
in the Office of Admissions and Records during normal business hours.
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Skyline College
is approved by the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community
Colleges and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges, the recognized local accrediting agency which is affiliated
with the Federation of Regional Accrediting Commissions of Higher Education.
The Office of Private Postsecondary Education also approves Skyline
College to offer courses to U.S. Veterans for collection of veterans'
benefits. The Respiratory Therapist program is accredited by the Joint
Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education and the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP); the Automotive
Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF); and the Cosmetology program is certificated
and licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology under the State Department
of Consumer Affairs per the Cosmetology Act of 1985. The accreditation
reports and approval are available for review in the Office of the President.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Complete information
about all degree and certificate programs available at Skyline College
is available in Skyline College Catalog.
A catalog is provided to all new students as part of the college orientation
program. Students are encouraged to keep the catalog as a valuable reference
about program requirements for all educational programs. Class schedules
are printed and available several months before each semester begins.
Students select courses each term to advance toward completion of a
degree or certificate. See the current Class
Schedule.
COLLEGE POLICIES
Comprehensive information
about College policies is available in the College
Catalog and in the Student Handbook.
FACILITIES
The library, the
learning center, media services, computer and science labs, a bookstore,
physical education equipment, and other academically related facilities
are available for coursework and study. Special equipment and assistance
is available for disabled students through the Disabled Student Service
Office.
POLICY ON DRUGS
AND ALCOHOL
Skyline College
prohibits the use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, narcotics,
dangerous or illegal drugs or other controlled substances, as defined
in California statutes, on District or College property or any function
sponsored by the District or College. Students found to be in violation
of the drug-free campus policy on any district property will be subject
to disciplinary measures up to and including possible cancellation of
registration. The College Health Center will provide information pertaining
to the health risks and effects associated with alcohol and narcotics
or other dangerous or illegal drugs. Students may be referred to various
outside agencies for enrollment in a drug recovery program.
FRAUD
A student who attempts
to obtain financial aid by fraud may be suspended from Skyline College
and from financial aid for unsatisfactory conduct. The College may report
such instances to local law enforcement agencies, to the California
Student Aid Commission, and/or to the Federal Government.
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