Student Activities
The Student Activities Office, located in the Student Center, is responsible for all student clubs, organizations, and activities at York Technical College. Students are encouraged to visit the Student Activities Director to ask questions, make suggestions, or to sign up to participate in a club or activity.

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is an organization composed of students who represent the entire student body. All full-time and part-time students enrolled in credit programs leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate are automatically members of SGA. All students are encouraged to attend SGA meetings to express their opinions and concerns, although only representatives may vote on official SGA matters.

The leaders of Student Government Association are committed to representing the entire student body and to developing students’ awareness of the many facets of life at York Technical College. Students involved in the leadership of SGA not only have a voice in College policies affecting students, but they also sponsor all student clubs and organizations at York Technical College and organize programs for the student body. 

SGA provides students with opportunities to develop leadership, interpersonal, social, team building, and problem-solving skills, as well as a chance to engage in the democratic process. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in the activities sponsored by SGA.

Student Clubs and Organizations
Alpha Beta Gamma (Radiologic Technology Association)
Aperion Society (Science Club)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.) 
(Student Chapter)
Christian Fellowship
International Club
Jacobin Society (Political Science Club)
National Vocational-Technical Honor Society
Phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America)
Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)
Presidential Ambassadors
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student American Dental Assisting Association 
Student American Dental Hygiene Association 
Student Nurses’ Association
TECHnicians Club
Students with Vision (Community Service)

Information about creating new clubs is available in the Student Activities Calendar.

Activity Period
Classes are canceled for an Activity Period twice each semester for day students and once per semester for evening students. During those hours, clubs and professional organizations will meet, and special programs for the entire student body may be held.

Publications
The Student Activities Calendar is published every summer and includes a calendar of events for the following year and information about clubs, organizations, and special events.

The Student Newsletter is published every other Monday and includes information about important academic dates and deadlines, meeting times and locations, special events, upcoming activities, and announcements.

Career Center
The York Technical College Career Center is located in the Student Services Building in the Admissions Department. The Center houses many resources designed to assist students in learning more about themselves and job opportunities. Computer guidance and information systems such as SCOIS and CHOICES are available for student use. Access to the Internet allows users to visit career planning and job search sites such as America’s Job Bank and the US Department of Labor. In addition to computer guidance systems, admissions counselors also assist students with career interest tests in written form.

Counseling Services
Student Services provides admission counseling to help the students decide whether the program for which they have applied is realistic and whether it will satisfy their educational needs and vocational goals. Trained professional counselors are qualified to help individuals assess and understand their abilities, interests, and other characteristics. The counselors provide career information concerning local, state, and national job opportunities and assist students in planning courses of study and in making career decisions. In addition to vocational and educational counseling, counselors also assist students in personal and social concerns and make referrals to appropriate community agencies when necessary. All York Technical College students are encouraged to take advantage of the professional counseling services available.

START Center
In an effort to assist students in making a smooth transition into college life, the START Center provides first-time freshmen students with a centralized location for general orientation, information about college resources and departmental orientations, and first-semester advising and registration. In order to foster students success during the semester, follow-up contacts will be made with the students served by the START Center.

Academic Records Office
The Academic Records Office provides the following services for students: course registration, grade-reports, official transcripts, enrollment verifications, student loan deferments, applications for graduation, and maintenance of student records.  The office also provides services for transcript evaluations, evaluations of military credit, evaluation of AP or CLEP credit, processing of course substitutions, academic progress monitoring and notification, verification of graduation requirements, graduation ceremony preparations, preparation of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, and determination of honor graduates.

Workforce Development Center
The Workforce Development Center, the official name for York Technical College’s One-Stop Satellite Center, is located in the Student Services Building in area 200. The One-Stop Satellite Center is a partner, in the One-Stop system with the Employment Security Commission offices in York, Lancaster, and Chester counties which address the need to have one central location for the public to receive information and services from different agencies in the community. These One-Stop Centers were mandated by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.

The One-Stop Satellite provides “intensive services” to dislocated workers and individuals who are not self-sufficient or underemployed. A wide variety of resources, including computer access and printed materials, are available at the Satellite Center. The Satellite Center provides immediate access to local and national labor market information, career information, education, and training.

Persons interested in receiving more information about Workforce Investment Act should contact their local Employment Security Commission Office or the Workforce Development Center at (803) 981-7197.


Job Placement Office
The Job Placement Office, in conjunction with the academic division, assists students and graduates in securing position in their chosen fields. The Job Placement Office serves all graduates of the College and students who are currently enrolled. This office also develops and coordinates on-campus company recruitment of students and an annual career fair.

Important objectives of the Job Placement Office are to help students in the development of job search techniques, assist in preparing marketable resumes, provide labor market information, and provide students with business and industry information. 

Visions
Visions is an Educational Talent Search Program sponsored by York Technical College. The program is designed to help tri-county residents identify an area of career interest, as well as understand available secondary and postsecondary educational opportunities. Services include career planning, course advisement, college transfer information, college admissions fee waivers, college success workshops, and scholarship information.

Volunteer Program
The Volunteer Office provides necessary and diverse services to students and personnel of the College. Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact the Volunteer Services Office at York Technical College at 981-7052.

Adults-in-Transition
The Adults-in-Transition (AIT) program is funded by a private grant. The purpose of the AIT program is to assist unemployed or underemployed dislocated workers, displaced homemakers, rural residents, and single parents in their transition to new employment through the education and training provided by York Technical College. Financial support may include assistance with tuition or childcare or transportation expense. Additional support services may include academic and career counseling, life skills training, and referrals. 

Challenge
Challenge is a program designed for students who choose majors not traditionally associated with their gender (i.e., females in Industrial and Engineering Technologies and males in Health and Human Services). The program offers its participants advising and academic support services, as well as a limited number of academic scholarship awards.

Disability Services
This service provides support and assistance to students with documented disabilities in meeting their personal, educational, and career goals.

The Learning Enhanced Achievement Program
The Learning Enhanced Achievement Program (LEAP) is a support program for students who have diagnosed learning disabilities (LD). Counseling, testing modifications, individual program planning, tutoring in course content, study strategies, and equipment loans are provided to eligible LD students. Individual educational plans are developed and appropriate assistance is provided.

The Student Support Services Trio Program
The Student Support Services Program provides services to students who have special academic needs. Services include course advisement, college transfer information, career planning, financial aid assistance and college success workshops. Free individualized tutoring is available in a variety of subject areas. Mentoring, academic advising, and transfer assistance is also provided to participants in the College Transfer program.

Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center is located in the Student Services building (Room 402). Free drop-in tutoring is available in a variety of subjects to York Technical College students. Individualized one-to-one tutoring is available for Student Support Services Program students. The available hours and subjects tutored are posted in the Tutoring Center.

Project Impact
The goal of Project Impact is to provide supportive services to minority students who are enrolled in the College Transfer curriculum area to improve retention and graduation. Activities such as career counseling, mentoring, tutoring, advising, and special workshops are provided to help students achieve academic success and reach their educational goals.

STUDENT CONDUCT
York Technical College adheres to the South Carolina TECH Student Code and Grievance Procedure, approved by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education on June 10, 1998. (Copies of this Student Code and Grievance Procedure available in the College Library, the Industrial & Engineering Technologies Division Offices in Building C and D, the Business, Computer, Arts & Sciences Division Office in Building A, the Health & Human Services Division Office in Building A, the Student Government Association Office in the Student Center, and in the Student Services Building.) It is the policy of York Technical College that the State Student Code and Grievance Procedure shall govern conduct and guarantee due process for students enrolled at the College.

The College expects all students to conduct themselves with dignity and to maintain high standards of responsible citizenship. The regulations which follow are significant and students are expected to become familiar with them:

1. The College reserves the right to decline admission, to suspend, or to require the withdrawal of anyone whose conduct is disruptive to the educational process.

2. The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or other drugs by a student while on College property is prohibited and is grounds for dismissal. York Technical College does not sanction the use of alcoholic beverages at any event involving students of the College.

3. Children are not permitted in classrooms, shops or labs. Children should not be left 
unattended at any time on campus.

4. Any student caught cheating or involved in any other academic dishonesty will be given a grade of zero and will be subject to further disciplinary action.

5. All students should display a current parking decal on their vehicle and abide by the 
parking regulations provided.

6. Students are not permitted to eat or drink in the library or labs. Eating and/or drinking in classrooms is left to the discretion of the instructor. Smoking is not permitted in buildings.

THE STUDENT APPEALS & DISCIPLINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Student Appeals & Disciplinary Review Committee is a standing committee to consider the case of a student who declines to accept the findings of the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs or her designee. The committee (1) hears an appeal from a student charged with an infraction that may result in disciplinary action, (2) hands down a decision based only on evidence introduced at a hearing, and (3) provides the student defendant with a statement of the committee’s decision.

Membership of the committee, appointed annually, consists of three faculty members appointed by the Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, three student members appointed by the governing body of the SGA, and one member of the Student Services staff appointed by the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs serves as an ex-officio non-voting member. All appointments must be approved by the President. This committee also reviews requests of former students who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons and who desire to re-enter the College.


STUDENT INSURANCE
An insurance policy covering injuries due to accidents in school becomes effective upon registration. The cost of this insurance is included in the registration fee. In addition, an optional comprehensive accident, sickness, and major medical insurance plan is available to York Technical College students and their dependents at a reasonable cost.

Completed accident reports and billing expense statements will be processed by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

HEALTH SERVICES
First-aid kits are available in the Student Services Building, the Learning Assistance Center Office in Building B, the Industrial & Engineering Technologies Division Offices in Building C and D, the Health & Human Services Division Office in Building A, the Business, Computer, Arts & Sciences Division Office in Building A, the Student Government Association Office in the Student Center, and one in the Anne Springs Close Library, room
L-105.

Any student involved in an accident requiring professional medical treatment at an emergency center, hospital, or physician’s office should take the following action:

1. Contact nearest faculty/staff member for assistance.

2. If possible, obtain an accident claim form from the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs’ Office before going to the hospital or physician’s office.

3. Present claim form to emergency center, hospital, or physician.

4. If the student is incapacitated and immediate evacuation is necessary, a member of the faculty or staff at the scene should notify the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs’ Office and provide the name of the medical facility or physician to which the student was taken.

5. The Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs will immediately call the person that the student has indicated as an emergency contact.

6. If accidental injury occurs during evening classes, the evening receptionist should be contacted immediately. This can be accomplished by dialing “0” on one of the college office phones or by going to the receptionist area in the Administration Building until 5:00 p.m. and A-100 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The evening receptionist will notify the administrator on duty and security.

Any student who is ill and needs immediate medical attention should contact the nearest faculty or staff member for assistance. If a student is incapacitated, the College will take action to transport the student to the nearest hospital or emergency room.

English Proficiency Student Complaint Procedure
All applicant finalists for employment in the credit instructional areas will be carefully screened during the hiring process to determine if they are proficient in the use of the English language. Although there may be pronunciation differences or inflectional variations which differ from the norm of the local population, these should not hinder the instructional process. However, if a student feels that he is unable to benefit from classroom instruction because of an instructor’s lack of English language proficiency, the student should follow the procedure outlined on the following page in order to resolve the concern.

1. The student should talk with the instructor about language concerns and be specific about what language problems are distracting from the instructional process (i.e., talks too fast, pronunciation of key words, etc.).

2. If the student does not believe the concern has been resolved, the student should make an appointment to see the department manager of the instructional area involved. The Department Manager may request that the problems be specified in 
writing. The Department Manager will review the concerns (i.e., classroom 
observation, test review, other student input) and respond to the student in writing.

3. If the student feels that there is further need to address the concern, the student should specify the problem in writing to the division dean and make a follow-up appointment for discussion. The Dean may elect to discuss the situation with the Department Manager, the instructor, and the student. The Division Dean with the Executive Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs will determine if the situation merits an English Proficiency Performance Review. The student should receive from the dean a written response covering any recommendations and results of a review if such is necessary.

4. If the student is not satisfied with the response from the Division Dean, the student may schedule an appointment with the Executive Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs.

Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act
York Technical College publishes and distributes certain information to students and College staff members on a regular basis as required by Federal legislation.

The Student Right-To-Know information describes the current progress made by students pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate at the College. The Campus Security Act requires the College to distribute to all current students and college staff members campus security policies and statistics concerning specific types of campus crimes. Published annually and distributed through the Class Schedule, this information is also available from the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs upon request by applicants. 

CRIME AWARENESS INFORMATION FOR
PUBLIC LAW 101-542, THE STUDENT
RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
Public Law 101-542, The Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act, directs Colleges to publish crime awareness information for current and prospective students.
Crimes on campus are reported to the campus security guards. The Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs is notified of any crimes on campus that involve students. Incident reports are completed by security guards and sent to the Supervisor of Campus Security and the Vice President for Business Affairs.

Campus security and facility access are the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety. Campus access is limited after 11:30 p.m. with campus gates blocking all entrances. Gates are open at 7:00 a.m. each morning. Faculty or staff personnel who visit the campus after closure of buildings must contact a security guard. The visit must be arranged in advance through the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs.

The Campus Security Supervisor is deputized. Rock Hill City Police respond to requests for assistance in security matters if needed.

Announcements and descriptions of crime prevention programs are available through a campus poster program and the Student Activities Calendar and Handbook. This information is available to students and other campus participants as well. A bulletin board program is maintained by the Student Government Association.

Crime prevention activities are programmed each year by the Student Government Association and the College’s Continuing Education Department. Registration information is available through bulletin board ads, the student activities weekly memo, and through the Continuing Education Schedule of Short Courses. 

A policy statement regarding alcohol and illegal drugs is distributed to all students and campus personnel at least once a year. This policy outlines very clearly the punishment for violation of South Carolina laws dealing with illegal drugs and alcohol, along with severity of the penalty depending on the type of illegal drug in question.

The College provides programs each year dealing with alcohol and drug abuse. In addition, the College has an agreement with an off-campus agency to counsel with any campus personnel in need of their services. Programs offered on campus include Red Ribbon Week; Bubbles without Troubles, promoting non-alcoholic parties for college students; and weekly poster campaign dealing with the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse.

The College also provides a yearly publication of reported campus crime incidents. 

PUBLIC SAFETY
Explanations of Campus Policy and Public Safety Procedures can be obtained from the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, or emergency help can be obtained by calling the campus operator by dialing “0.” 

DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES INITIATIVE
It is the policy of York Technical College to provide a drug-free, healthful, safe, and secure educational environment. Students are required and expected to report to their classes or student activities in an appropriate mental and physical condition to meet the requirements and expectations of their role. In order to prevent the consequences of alcohol and other drug use in the educational setting, the South Carolina Technical Education System has implemented a policy to ensure a drug-free educational environment. This policy is published and made available to all students through the following methods: 1) Published annually in the Student Activities Calendar; 2) Made available during registration periods in the Business Office. 

COLLEGE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS
It is the College’s practice to take photographs of students and staff around campus and/or at College related activities for use in various college publications, including the College’s homepage. If the individuals in the photographs are to be identified by name, or the photograph is posed rather than spontaneous, the permission of the individual(s) will be obtained prior to use of the photograph. If any student or employee does not wish to have his or her photograph used in any identifiable way, every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate that request, provided the employee or student gives notice of such request to Joe Polinski, Director of Marketing, by calling (803) 981-7161.

VISITORS
Visitors to York Technical College are welcome at all times. Visitors must sign-in at the receptionist desk in the Administration Building upon arrival on campus. Students may not take visitors to class with them except with special administrative approval. Under no circumstances will children be allowed to enter classes, labs, shops, or left unattended on campus.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
In the case of an extreme emergency between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., a student may be located on campus by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at (803) 981-7066. After 5 p.m. or on weekends, contact the switchboard at (803) 327-8000 or the Public Safety Office at (803) 327-8013. To minimize disruption of classes, messages are only delivered in emergency situations.

Traveling Abroad
Students may contact the Admissions Office for information about passports and other required documents, crime prevention steps and precautions and other safety tips that may be helpful when traveling abroad.