The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. CWC Employees are required to complete FERPA training annually. For more information, contact Registration & Records. They are located in Main Hall 103, (307) 855-2115.
Ownership of a copyrighted work includes the right to control the use of that work. Use of such work by others during the term of the copyright requires either permission from the author or reliance on the doctrine of fair use. Failure to do one or the other will expose the user to a claim of copyright infringement for which the law provides remedies including payment of money damages to the copyright owner. Copyright has become increasingly complicated in the classroom. Please review this resource guide to keep yourself current. For more information, contact the Library Staff at (307) 855-2332. See the Library's Resource Guide for Copyright at CWC
Central Wyoming College prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual discrimination, sexual assault/sexual violence, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual misconduct. Individuals participating in a college educational program or activity should be able to live, study, and work in an environment free from all forms of sexual misconduct.
Reports that a particular student is behaving in an actual or potentially harmful way to themselves or others, has attempted suicide, or has threatened suicide should be made using a Student in Crisis 32 Report (SCR) form. These forms are available in the Counseling Office, the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, or the Student Support Services Office. See the Student Personal Welfare section for actual procedures.
Reports of a dangerous situation on campus, criminal activity, or some other negative behavior should be made to Campus Security Office either by telephone at (307) 855-2143, or in writing. You may contact local law enforcement by dialing 911 or (307) 856-4891 (Riverton Police Department); (307) 332-3131 (Lander Police Department); (307) 332-5611 (Fremont County Sheriff’s Department); or (307) 733-2331 (Jackson Police Department). All reports may be made anonymously, and the College will do everything it can to maintain that confidentiality.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) require that Central Wyoming College inform its students and employees of the legal sanctions of illicit drugs and alcohol. Alcohol and controlled substances and/or illegal drugs may not be possessed, sold, or consumed on any college property, including housing, or at any college-sponsored event, unless otherwise allowed by law or College policy. Students violating this policy may be expelled from the college. Students and non-students may be subject to further legal action by the college.
Consistent with its mission to value diversity and to treat all individuals with dignity and respect, Central Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational program services or activities. The college makes reasonable accommodations to serve students with special needs and offers services to students who have the ability to benefit. Inquiries concerning Title VII (Civil Rights Discrimination) and Title IX (Educational Based Discrimination) may be referred to Scott Miller (307-855-2113) and inquiries concerning or Section 504 (Disability Based Discrimination) may be referred to our Disabilities Services (307-855-2011) at Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 855-2112 or 1-800-735-8418 (instate) or the Office of Civil Rights for Wyoming at Denver Office, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Building, 1244 Speer Blvd, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303-844-5695, Fax 303-844-4303, TDD 303-844-3417, email OCR_Denver@ed.gov.
The spirit of free inquiry, which characterizes the educational environment, must be allowed to flourish within the context of mutual respect and civil discourse. Discriminatory, threatening, or harassing behavior against any group or individual based on, but not limited to, gender, color, disability, sexual orientation, religious preference, national origin, ancestry, or age will not be tolerated.
Accepting any account and/or using the College electronic communications system shall constitute an agreement on behalf of the user to abide by the provisions of procedures as outlined in the CWC Student Handbook (Policy 4.10) or the CWC Employee Handbook (Policy 7.9.5). I understand and agree to abide by all Central Wyoming College computer use policies, including, but not limited to, the following: ● This electronic communications system is a public system of communication, supported by public funds. Its use for personal or private gain is expressly prohibited, and it should not be used for communication of a personal, private, or confidential nature. ● The college retains the right to monitor all communications on the system and to prohibit its use by those who abuse the privilege of using the system, to remove or limit access to material posted on the system, or to take other disciplinary measures. ● Central Wyoming College is not a regulator of, nor does it take responsibility for, the content of information available on the system. The user is solely responsible for information created, received, and sent on the system. ● All users of the electronic communications system are responsible for respecting all pertinent licenses and contractual agreements and for using the system in a way that respects the rights of other users and that complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations or any College policies or procedures. ● The college absolutely will not tolerate any form of destructive or harmful e-mail or Internet use, including but not limited to harassment, vandalism, pornography or obscenity. ● The college’s policies regarding academic integrity and acceptable use of IT services include penalties for use of another individual’s username and password for engaging in academic dishonesty.
The United States Department of Education requires all institutions of higher education to seek authorization in every state and territory in which they provide educational opportunities, physically or virtually. Central Wyoming College is a participating member of SARA and is working to ensure we comply with regulations in other states regarding professional licensure.
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