Smoking

Smoking is prohibited by students, staff, faculty, and visitors in all campus buildings, facilities, and vehicles owned by Martin Community College and/or the State of North Carolina. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.

Phone Calls

Except in cases of emergencies, students will not be called from classes to answer the phone calls or to be given a message. Phones and pagers are to be turned off during class time. Students who use phones in a manner that interrupts the educational process of others or disrupts the class can be suspended or dismissed.

Children and Pets on Campus

To avoid disruptive behavior and to ensure the safety of all people at MCC, children on campus must at all times be under the direct supervision of an adult. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in classrooms, computer labs, or in the recreational facilities unless given permission by college personnel. Pets are not allowed in any of the buildings on the main or branch campuses. Service animals are allowed.

Parking

All students who plan to park a vehicle on campus are permitted to park in any area designated for parking. Areas in front of shop doors are NOT for parking. Drivers should not exceed 15 mph and should observe all traffic signs. Special areas have been designated for the HANDICAPPED. These spaces should be used ONLY by handicapped individuals with an official handicapped hang tag or license plate. If ticketed by MCC personnel, a $25 fine will be charged to those who illegally park in a handicapped space or exceed the posted speed limit. In other cases, a fine of $5 will be charged to those who park illegally.

Lockers

Student lockers are conveniently located in classroom buildings. Students desiring to use a locker must purchase a lock through the College Bookstore. Locks not purchased through the Bookstore will be removed; the college will attempt to notify the student prior to removal of the lock. Although the contents maintained in a locker are the personal property of students, the College reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time deemed necessary. Students who graduate or stop attending classes should remove the lock and clear the locker before leaving the college campus. At the end of Spring Semester, all locks and locker contents must be removed. The College will remove all locks and locker contents left by students between Spring and Summer Semesters.

Fundraising

Solicitation of funds in the name of Martin Community College must be in compliance with the College’s mission, in accordance with applicable laws, and is such that the College’s good public image in the community is enhanced. This includes grants and all other solicitation activities on behalf of the College by any student, student group, employee, or private, non-profit corporation established to support the College, such as the Martin Community College Foundation.

Employees, students, and student organizations/clubs must follow procedures established by the President of the College for any fundraising activities. The activity must be approved by the President prior to the fundraising activity commencing.

Solicitation on Campus

Solicitation on the Martin Community College Campus by outside persons or agencies is subject to approval by the President or his or her designee. Solicitation of employees should be kept at a minimum and should not be disruptive of the work schedule.

Publications

Publications printed and circulated by students and financed through the Student Government Association of the College are coordinated under the supervision of an advisor. Students who knowingly print and distribute publications which are not in the interest of the College will be subject to disciplinary action.

Computer Lab Guidelines

The Computer Lab, located in the Martin Community College Library is for the use of currently enrolled Martin Community College curriculum students as well as the community. All College students must present their MCC issued photo ID when entering the lab and signing in. Students must also sign out when leaving the computer lab. All cell phones and pagers must be turned off when in the lab. No food, beverages, or children are allowed in the lab. The lab is not to be used for socializing. Students should work quietly while in the lab as other students are working, studying, or testing. The lab is primarily for academic-related work and research. Violating these rules may result in suspension from the lab.