Acceptable Use Agreement for Computing Resources
- Acceptable Use - The use of computing resources must be in support of official College business or education and research and must comply with federal, state, local, and college laws, regulations and policies.
- Privileges - The use of computing resources is a privilege. By participating in the use of these resources, you agree to be subject to and abide by this Acceptable Use Agreement. Willful violation of this agreement will be treated as misconduct and subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Illegal or immoral activities will be reported to proper authorities.
- General Use Rules for Computing Resources
- Wear your Central Carolina ID when using computers on campus.
- Follow established procedures when you use computers on campus.
- Protect your myCCTC username and password by not allowing others to access it.
- Conserve expensive resources by avoiding excessive printing or wasting computer time.
- Do not make unauthorized changes to the settings on computer hardware or software.
- Do not use computing resources for playing games or for sending frivolous, obscene, or harassing messages.
- Be aware that confidentiality and privacy are not guaranteed. Computer use is subject to monitoring.
- Do not bring children, food, or beverages into rooms with Central Carolina computers. The use of tobacco products and electronic devices (e.g. iPods, MP3, etc.) are prohibited in any of the computer labs.
- Do not use computing resources for private, recreational, commercial, or political activities or to threaten, harass, or intimidate others.
- Vandalism, disruption of services, attempting to circumvent security measures, spreading computer viruses or worms, viewing/transmitting pornography, promoting hate sites, installing software, or connecting electronic devices is prohibited.
- Users are personally liable for any copyright violations or unauthorized bills incurred.
- Users are responsible for any damages incurred by inappropriate use of computing resources.
- Cell phones should be set on vibrate or turned off so they will not disrupt class.
Alcohol-Free/Drug-Free Environment
It is the policy of the South Carolina Technical College System and Central Carolina Technical College to provide a drug free, healthful, safe and secure work and educational environment. Students are required and expected to report to their class or student activities in appropriate mental and physical condition to meet the requirements and expectations of their respective roles.
The South Carolina Technical College System and the College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of narcotics, drugs, other controlled substances or alcohol in the educational setting. Unlawful for these purposes means in violation of federal/state/local regulations, policy, procedures, rules, as well as legal statutes. Educational setting includes both institutional premises and approved educational sites off campus. In order to prevent the consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse in the educational setting, the South Carolina Technical College System and the College has implemented this policy to ensure a drug-free work and educational environment.
The South Carolina Technical College System and the College recognizes that chemical dependency through use of controlled or uncontrolled substances, including alcohol, is a treatable illness. The agency supports and recommends student rehabilitation and assistance programs and encourages students to use such programs.
The College offers drug-free awareness programs for students. Such programs will annually ensure that students are aware that:
- Alcohol and other drug abuse in the educational setting is dangerous because it leads to physical impairment, loss of judgment, safety violations and the risk of injury, poor health, or even death. A list of health risks and effects of controlled substances and alcohol will be provided to students.
- Alcohol and other drug abuse can also significantly lower performance in the classroom, thus impacting on the agency and the college mission as well as seriously affecting the student’s educational and career goals.
- It is a condition of admission that all students must abide by the policy on alcohol and other drug use as well as related procedures/statements/laws/guidelines. Violation of any provision may result in disciplinary action up to and including or expulsion respectively and may have further legal consequences consistent with federal and state laws and regulation. Additionally, the Chief Student Services Officer may require a student to enter a student assistance or drug rehabilitation program as a condition of enrollment.
- Use of student assistance programs (SAP), or drug/alcohol rehabilitation services is encouraged.
Bookstore
The bookstore is located in the Student Center in Building M100, Sumter Main Campus and in Building K1100, Kershaw County Campus, and carries textbooks, software, and supplies to support the programs at the College. Cash, personal checks, debit/credit cards, and financial aid are accepted for payment. Books may also be purchased at other campus sites for students at those locations. Textbook requirements for courses are posted online at: http://bookstore.cctech.edu or in myCCTC on the Financial Services page. Books may also be purchased online at http://bookstore.cctech.edu.
Career Services Center
Career planning services are available to assist current and prospective students in making realistic and appropriate career plans. These services are available in the Career Services Center, Bldg. M500, Room M525. The following services are offered at no charge:
- Career Assessments: Assessments are available to help students identify interests, values, and personality preferences to become more aware of career options, and investigate non-traditional careers.
- Career Counseling: Career Counselors can assist students formulate career plans.
- Career Readiness Workshops: Various seminars, including employability skills, interviewing tips, and career planning, are offered throughout the year. Students can view a complete listing of available workshops on the College’s website.
- Employment Services: Employment services are offered to enrolled students and alumni to assist in exploring and securing jobs. Full-time, part-time, and temporary positions for students are posted and managed through the Career Services job posting database. Career Services personnel are available to assist students with information, referrals, résumé and application preparation, and interviewing techniques. Whether or not a student secures a particular job depends primarily on their qualifications and how well they handle the job interview. These services are located in the Career Services Center, Bldg. M500, Room M525.
- Job Seeking Skills: Resources are available to assist with résumé preparation and interviewing techniques and help research employment opportunities.
- Online Career Resources: Websites offer career assessments to assist in learning more about them self and the world of work. These sites can help students research information about occupations, values, interests, skills, educational programs, and more.
- Titan Attire Program: Students and recent alumni are encouraged to use the FREE clothes closet to secure industry-appropriate attire for interviews and starting new jobs.
- Transfer Services: University/College information and transfer assistance is available in the Career Services Center.
Central Carolina Technical College’s employment services are available free of charge to both students and employers.
Central Carolina Technical College offers employment services for:
- All students completing requirements for an associate degree, diploma, or certificate. Upcoming graduates are encouraged to reconnect with the Career Services Center during the semester prior to graduation. Graduates may utilize the services of the Career Services Center following graduation.
- Graduates and students are encouraged to activate their free College Central Network account to view local and national job openings and to have their résumés reviewed.
Health and Medical Services
As a nonresidential college, Central Carolina does not maintain medical or infirmary facilities.
Home Contracts
Students who are relocating may request this degree completion option by making application for a “Home Contract.” Criteria for approval will include the completion of at least 25 percent of the required curriculum courses in residency from Central Carolina Technical College. A one-year completion rate is mandatory. Students should see their advisor who will collaborate with the Registrar to make the necessary arrangements.
Inclement Weather
If weather conditions cause the College to close, public announcements will be made on area radio and television stations. A message will also be placed on the College’s telephone voicemail system (803-778-1961 or 1-800-221-8711), the website (www.cctech.edu), and social media.
Library
The mission of the Central Carolina Technical College Library is to support academic success, promote information literacy, and contribute to lifelong learning of the students, faculty, and staff through exceptional customer service, reference assistance, resources, and instruction. In carrying out its mission, the Library acquires and provides access to appropriate print and online resources, provides an environment conducive to study and research, provides access to services and resources to college users through multiple technologies, and provides individualized and group instruction in the access and use of electronic and print information.
The Central Carolina Library is located in Building M500. Students, faculty, and staff have access to books, periodicals, newspapers, and audiovisual resources as well as the Library’s online electronic resources. Internet access is available at computer workstations and laptops in the Library. Online Library resources are available from off-campus by logging in to myCCTC. The Library Tab in myCCTC links to the Library’s catalog, electronic book collection, and online subscription services. Links to helpful handouts are available on the Library page of myCCTC. The Library’s physical collection consists of over 8,000 items including books, DVD’s, and audio books. The Library subscribes to over 25 periodicals, including the local newspapers from the four-county area. The Library’s online resources include over 400,000 book titles and 70 databases offering thousands of journal, magazine, book, and newspaper articles. Additionally, the Health Sciences Building downtown houses books covering nursing and allied health topics.The Lee County Campus and the Kershaw County Campus also have resources, computers, and study areas for students at these campuses. All students have online access to the Library’s electronic collection. For Library hours of operation, circulation policies, and links to the Library’s online resources go to the Library tab in myCCTC at https://mycctc.cctech.edu or http://www.cctech.edu/resources/library. Contact the library staff for assistance; email us at librarystaff@cctech.edu or call (803)778-6647.
Currently enrolled students with a current semester sticker on their CCTC ID card may also borrow materials from the Sumter County Library, the Kershaw County Library, the Lee County Library, and the Harvin Clarendon County Library. Through the PASCAL Delivers service, students may request to borrow library books from many of South Carolina’s colleges and universities.
Loitering
You are not permitted to loiter in the halls while classes are in session. If you are found loitering, you will be requested by faculty or staff members to go to the Student Center for relaxation or the Library to study.
Out of consideration for your fellow classmates, please comply with this regulation. For the protection of faculty, staff, and students, loitering is not permitted on the College grounds and annex facilities. All persons who are not faculty, staff, students, or conducting college-related business will be directed to leave the campus.
Parking
Vehicles used on College property must be registered at the College Security Office in Building M100, Room M117, Sumter Main Campus, Kershaw County Campus, F.E. DuBose Campus, or Lee County Site. Vehicle registration must be repeated each academic year. The registrant must present a valid driver’s license and state vehicle registration certificate, as well as a tuition payment receipt to register a vehicle. Student parking decals are valid for one academic year beginning in the fall. The Central Carolina parking decal must be clearly displayed on the outside of the vehicle’s left (drivers’) side rear bumper or rear window of an automobile for vehicle registration to be complete. As an alternative, a hanging tag may be purchased, and is non-refundable.
The Central Carolina registrant of a vehicle is responsible for any parking violations incurred by the vehicle. Vehicles parked on College property without a current, appropriately displayed Central Carolina parking decal/tag or parked in unauthorized areas are subject to be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Parking permits are non-transferable from one vehicle to another. Each vehicle parked on campus must be registered with the security office.
Student parking is available on a first-come first-served basis for students with a current Central Carolina parking decal/tag. Students may not park in spaces which are reserved for the handicapped or visitors. Students parking in areas marked for visitors or handicapped will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Anyone - faculty, students, or visitors - without a handicapped decal will be ticketed if the vehicle is parked in the reserved handicapped spaces.
Central Carolina is not responsible for damage or theft of a vehicle or the contents of the vehicle on college property.
Posting and Distribution of Information
All written announcements, advertisements, and notices intended for placement on bulletin boards or distribution around campus must be approved by the Student Life prior to being posted or distributed anywhere on the Central Carolina Technical College campus. Materials posted or distributed must be primarily for educational purposes or the general welfare of the students, faculty, and staff. Solicitation for the purpose of financial profit or personal gain is prohibited. All notices will remain no longer than thirty calendar days or no longer than three days following the event. Notices or informational flyers may only be posted on bulletin boards. They may not be posted on walls or doors at the College. Notices posted without proper approval will be removed and discarded.
Student Identification Card (ID)
Upon enrollment, you are required to obtain a College Identification Card from the Security ID office in Building M100, Room M117, or at the Kershaw County or F.E. DuBose Campus. A tuition payment receipt and picture ID are required for the College ID card to be issued. ID’s must be validated each semester of attendance.
Regulations for Use of Identification Card
- This card must be carried at all times and is to be worn in the computer labs and shown for identification upon the request of any security officer, faculty member or administrator.
- Lending this card to anyone or failure to present it when requested by authorized personnel is a violation of school regulations and subjects the holder to disciplinary action.
- This card should be returned to the counselor who completes the withdrawal form if you withdraw from the College.
- Loss should be reported immediately to the Security Office. Cost of a replacement card is $2.
Testing Services
Proctored testing services are available at the Main Campus, Shaw AFB Education Center Site, F.E. DuBose Campus, Kershaw County Campus, and Lee County Site.
The Main Campus Testing Services administers the following: College placement exams, proficiency tests, CLEP & DSST exams, TEAS and NACE exams, PSI exams, Pearson VUE exams, makeup tests, retests, WorkKeys, proctored exams for other institutions, and various other exams. Testing services and operating hours vary by testing location. Visit www.cctech.edu for more information.
An appointment can be scheduled online for the majority of our testing services through the Testing Center Registration page on the CCTC website. To register online, visit www.cctech.edu and click on “Campus Life,” “Testing Services,” “Testing Services Registration,” and then choose the testing location and complete the online prompts to schedule your testing appointment. You will receive an email confirming the details of your appointment once you have completed this process. you may also schedule an appointment by contacting the Testing Services at testingcenterstaff@cctech.edu or (803)778-3306.
Testing candidates needing accommodations should arrange them in advance of the test date. Documentation of accommodations will be required.
Titan Math Center
The Titan Math Center is available to help all students improve their math skills and knowledge. Math Department faculty consultants provide assistance on a wide range of math topics. Students are encouraged to meet with a consultant for math guidance.
Math Center consultants are available for both face-to-face and online tutoring services. Student can schedule appointments through this link: Titan Math Center. The Titan Math Center is located in M601 on the Main Campus.
Titan Writing Center
The Titan Writing Center is available to help all students improve their writing abilities and acquire the skills needed to succeed at writing tasks in academic and professional communities. English Department faculty consultants provide one-on-one assistance on a wide range of writing tasks and projects, including research papers for all disciplines, literary analyses, lab reports, resumes, and business letters. Students are invited to meet with a consultant at any stage of the writing process for guidance on generating a topic, building an argument, incorporating research, revising a draft, or learning about grammatical errors.
Writing Center consultants are available for both face-to-face and online tutoring services. Students can schedule appointments through this link: Titan Writing Center. The Titan Writing Center is located in M101 on the Main Campus.
Tobacco Free Campus
It is the policy of Central Carolina to prohibit the use of any tobacco product, vaping product, or e-cigarette on all College owned, operated, occupied, controlled or leased property. This includes all buildings, facilities, and grounds whether or not signs are posted. This includes, but is not limited to: buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, and other outdoor passageways, green spaces and common areas, as well as College vehicles and personal vehicles while on College property. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to fines and disciplinary action.
Use of Electronic Devices/Phones
Central Carolina Technical College’s faculty, staff, and administration support an effective learning environment by placing a limitation on the use of electronic devices such as cell phones. Students are not allowed to have their cell phones in “active” mode that will create a noise or disruption to the class, lab, or clinical environment during the instructional time under any circumstances unless a college emergency exists, and the student needs security or assistance. In addition, if a student chooses to leave the classroom, lab, or clinical environment to receive a call, the student may be counted absent unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor, and/or it is later determined that a bonafide emergency existed. Emergencies generally involve serious medical situations, accidents, and incidents where a person’s presence or communication is crucial. The use of recording devices or laptop or notebook computers is at the discretion of the faculty member. Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action. You are cautioned against having family and friends call during class time since you will be called out of class only to receive emergency messages.
Visitors
Visitors to Main Campus should check in at the Student Services Center (M300) and the Front Office at Outreach Campuses. You are asked not to bring members of your family on the campus during class hours. Loitering is not permitted. Identification may be checked by campus security personnel.
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