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Americans With Disabilities Act
Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. The College is committed to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
- Section 202 of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act: “No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of any public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any such entity.”
- Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act: “No otherwise qualified individual, with a disability as defined (herein) shall solely, by reason of his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
While ensuring the academic integrity of its programs, the College is dedicated to providing the reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with verified disabilities.
Support Services is responsible for the coordination of services to students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This office is part of the Division of Student Services and is located in the Student Center. Please call 269-965-4150 or e-mail supportservices@kellogg.edu for more information or questions pertaining to your need for assistance.
Student Employment Services
Kellogg Community College students and alumni are eligible for free job search assistance through the Student Employment Services office, which is located in the Student Center on the Battle Creek campus. You can also register for job search assistance online at www.kellogg.edu/ses/ccn.
The Student Employment Services office provides a full range of employment services including one-on-one assistance with writing résumés, building interview skills, and developing job leads. The Student Employment Services office also schedules on-campus recruiters and plans job fairs. On-campus recruiting opportunities and job fairs will be advertised in the Bruin and on the KCC website.
Job developers in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties work with faculty, co-op coordinators, and Community job placement personnel to help you develop permanent job leads and work experience opportunities. All permanent job leads and work experience opportunities developed by the Student Employment Services office will be posted on College Central Network at www.kellogg.edu/ses/ccn.
For more information on employment services available for KCC students, call the Student Employment Services office at 269-965-3931, ext. 2637.
Student HandbookRegulations
A Student Handbook is published each year. Copies are available without charge during registration at all College sites and upon request. The handbook contains information on services available to students, co-curricular activities and events, and necessary regulations. The current regulations on student vehicles, campus parking, smoking regulations, restrictions against drinking and gambling, cheating, confidentiality of student records, initiating a complaint, and the right of due process in disagreements are among the topics covered.
The regulations contained in the Student Handbook are based upon the official statements from the Policies and Procedures Manual of Kellogg Community College. It is your responsibility to become familiar with the rules and regulations of Kellogg Community College and the various policies outlined in the Student Handbook.
Support Services
Support programs are designed to help you if you experience academic difficulty; have limited English language skills; are low-income or a first-generation college student; seek a nontraditional career; or are a single parent, homemaker, re-entry, or disabled student.
Testing and Assessment Center
The Testing and Assessment Center provides testing support for courses offered by the College, and assessment testing for course placement. Services are offered to the community, as well as to Kellogg Community College students. Testing support includes make-up tests, telecourse tests, and tests for online classes. The COMPASS assessment is offered for placement into certain classes. In addition, the center offers national credit by exam tests, such as DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs)* and CLEP examinations*. The ACT Assessment* is offered on the five national test dates. Other testing services, such as test proctoring for students attending other colleges, are offered.
*Battle Creek site only
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