Sauk Valley Community College is committed to a philosophy that ensures the basic rights of students, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, and the right of inquiry. In consideration of these rights, it is implicit that students should also accept those responsibilities that are inherent with attendance at a public community college. These include such basic responsibilities as:

Respect for public and private property;
Respect for the rights and privileges of others;
Adherence to recognized standards of scholarship; and
Respect for duly constituted authority.

Students should recognize that the primary educational function of Sauk Valley Community College must be maintained at all times and that ultimate authority rests with the Board of Trustees as elected representatives of the College constituency. The Board also serves as the place of final appeal for grievances in any matter concerning the College provided that the student shall have first exhausted all relevant procedures and appeals provided by College policy or procedure.

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use in the Classroom

The use of personal pagers, cell phones, and other electronic communication and entertainment devices (e.g., MP3's, CD players, tape recorders, video-graphic recorders, any such contrivance with photographic capability, etc.) in classes, labs and the library is prohibited. Pagers, cell phones, and other electronic equipment should be turned off and put away prior to entering classes, labs, or the library. Students with legitimate reasons for using this equipment can do so only after receiving explicit consent of the Disability Service Office. Class materials including lecture and discussion notes are considered  property of SVCC. Students that are permitted to record classes for instructional or access purposes may not share, sell, distribute or post the recording to the internet to include all social media sites. Students violating this policy are subject to disciplinary action under the violation of the student code of conduct. Failure to comply with this policy can lead to disciplinary action based on the Student Code of Conduct and referred to the Dean of Student Services for appropriate review and discipline. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for further details: http://www.svcc.edu/about/policies/index.html

Unattended Children on Campus

Children must be attended by an adult at all times. Unattended children will be escorted to their parents or the security office.

Student-Right-to-Know

In compliance with the Student-Right-to-Know regulations, SVCC's graduation rate survey and athletic disclosure report are available in the Office of Admissions and Records and Office of the Dean of Student Services, Room 3L08 and on the College website www.svcc.edu/students/right-to-know/index.html

Student Discrimination and Harassment

SVCC is committed to providing and preserving an atmosphere free from discrimination or harassment in any form. Students who feel they are the victims of sexual harassment or discrimination should file a written complaint with the Dean of Student Services or the Affirmative Action Officer. Sexual harassment policy and procedures are outlined in the Code of Student Conduct and on the College website www.svcc.edu  Non-discrimination is addressed in the SVCC Affirmative Action policy found on the College website at www.svcc.edu

Student Complaint Procedures

Any full or part-time student may submit a complaint in writing to the Dean of Student Services.  The Dean will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within two business days, conduct an investigation, and respond to the student in a reasonable amount of time.

Voter Registration

Students wishing to become registered voters can visit the Federal Elections Commission internet site www.eac.gov  Once at this web site, go to Resources for Voters and then Register to Vote. You will be able to download the National Voter Registration Form. After filling out this form, you must send it to a state or local election office for processing. See state-specific instructions included in the form for additional information. Those wishing to register to vote may also visit the following locations:

County Clerk's office
Board of Election's office
City and Village offices
Township offices
Precinct Committeemen/women
Military Recruitment offices
Driver's License Facilities