Academic Advisement
Each student is assigned an academic advisor who will advise him/her concerning courses needed to complete a program of study. Students and advisors are responsible for monitoring appropriate courses to ensure that required courses are taken in the proper sequence. Each quarter, students should be diligent about checking courses they register for against their required programs of study to assure they remain on target for graduation.

Acceptable Computer Use Guidelines
Lanier Technical College has developed guidelines for use of hardware, software, and internet. These guidelines are posted in computer laboratories and in the Library. Students are encouraged to read them thoroughly. Failure to follow the guidelines may result in dismissal from Lanier Technical College.

Adult Literacy
Lanier Technical College’s Office of Adult Literacy offers free-of-charge instruction in GED preparation, civics, and English for non-native speakers. They also schedule the GED test. Contact the Office of Adult Literacy for a schedule of classes or GED test dates and locations.

Advisory Committees
Each program has an advisory committee composed of at least three members from business and industry. The committees met at least twice annually to develop a plan of work; to review curriculum, equipment, supplies, and facilities; and to address issues and trends pertinent to the programs.

Articulate Credit
Certain Technical Education courses taken at the secondary level may be exempted through Lanier Technical College's articulation agreements with our service area high schools. If a student has graduated from high school within the last 24 months and passed any of the courses listed on the "Request for articulation form", the student is eligible to take the validation exam for the course at no cost. The student MUST pass the validation exam with 80% in order to exempt the Lanier Tech course. Look over the "How to claim articulated credit form" for the process and contact Shannon Obermeier (sobermeier@laniertech.edu or 770-532-5590) for further information.

Attendance Policy
One of the goals of Lanier Technical College is to place dependable, competent employees in the workplace. Students are expected to attend class regularly and to be punctual. Attendance requirements are determined at the departmental level for each class. Attendance policies are contained in the syllabus of each course. It is the responsibility of the student to read and comply with the attendance policies. Students who exceed the allowable absences for a course will be administratively withdrawn from the course.

Change of Program
Students may request to change their program of study by completing the Change of Program form. The form must be completed prior to the effective quarter. The student’s acceptance into the new program is determined by an evaluation of his or her admissions file and academic record. Students should always discuss change of programs with the financial aid advisor.

Classrooms and Laboratories
Lanier Technical College students are training at the best facility available. Equipment is leading edge that is used in the real world. When they graduate or receive their certificates, they will be ready for the workplace.

Cooperative Agreements
In order to provide opportunities for students to continue their educational goals, Lanier Technical College has established several cooperative agreements with colleges in the area: Gainesville College, DeVry Institute of Technology, Piedmont College, North Georgia College and State University, and University of Phoenix. Detailed information regarding these opportunities is available from one of the colleges or the Registrar’s Office.

Course Withdrawal
Course withdrawals are initiated by the student through completion of the Drop-Add Form. The form requires the signature of the student and the adviser.

Course Cancellation
Lanier Technical College reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or other reasons. Decisions to cancel classes are made by the Director of Instruction. A full refund is made for any class canceled.

Credit by Examination
An enrolled student who presents satisfactory evidence that he or she has prior knowledge of a particular subject may receive credit by passing an examination for the course. Credits earned through course examination are awarded after the student passes the exemption test. A grade of EX is awarded and is not calculated into the quarterly grade point average.

Diploma to Degree
If a student desires to transfer from diploma status to degree status, he/she needs to consult with his/her program advisor, meet the requirements for transfer, and complete the Change of Program form. Students should always discuss program changes with their financial aid advisor.

Electives
Some programs require a certain number of electives from technical-related areas. Before registering for an elective, any course prerequisite must be met. Each program has an approved list of electives from which students may choose.

Grading System
The following state-standardized grading scale is used to indicate the level of performance in course work:

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Grade Appeal
If a student receives a course grade which he or she believes is incorrect, the first step is for the student to discuss the disagreement with the instructor. If an agreement cannot be reached, the student then addresses an appeal to the appropriate Director of Instruction who will conduct an investigation and notify the student of the results within five school days. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Director of Instruction, he or she may direct a written appeal to the Vice President of Instruction or Campus Operations who will convene an appeals committee for resolution; a resolution will be rendered within five working days. The decision of the committee is final.

Incomplete Grade
Students who have extreme hardships or verifiable extenuating circumstances may be assigned an “I” grade and given additional time to complete course work. This is at the discretion of the instructor. Students who need additional time to complete course work must communicate with their instructor prior to the end of the quarter. Students have five weeks in the next quarter to complete the work. If the incomplete work is not completed by the fifth week of the following quarter, the grade converts to an F.

Learning Support
Learning Support courses are designed to help students review reading, writing, and mathematical competencies that they may not have used for a while or to learn competencies that will allow them to be successful in upper-level course work. Learning Support course credits do not apply toward the total credit hours required in a certificate, diploma, or degree program.

Library Services
The Lanier Technical College Library provides materials and services promoting the development of academic foundations, employability skills, and technical fundamentals for all training areas. The library houses a growing collection related to academic and personal needs of faculty and students. The collection also includes audiovisual materials, electronic databases, and subscriptions to periodicals and newspapers.

Library services available include reference service, bibliographic instruction, and Internet access. Student computers are available for word processing, GALILEO, or other internet use during all hours the library is open. Interlibrary loan from anywhere in the Southeast is also available. Library staff members are available to provide information and reference services including both formal and informal instruction in the use of library resources. A photocopier is available for student use.

Orientation sessions are available each quarter during class visits to the library. The orientation is designed to acquaint students with library policies, procedures and services. Student users must present a valid Lanier Technical College ID in order to borrow books.

Make-Up Work
Students are responsible for arranging make-up or work missed with their instructors. Procedures for make up work are at the discretion of the instructors.

Work Ethics
Work ethics refer to those behavioral characteristics and attitudes desired by employers. Ten appropriate employee behaviors are integrated into the curriculum of each course: attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation, and respect. Faculty concentrate on one work ethics trait each of the ten weeks of the quarter.

Work Ethics Grade
Students receive a work ethic grade as well as an academic grade for each course completed. Instructors evaluate each student during the quarter using the Work Ethics Evaluation Form. Work ethics grades do not affect quarterly or cumulative grade point averages. The work ethic grade is recorded on the student’s academic transcript. The following grades are used:

3 Exceeds Expectations - Work ethics performance was exemplary
2 Meets Expectations - All work ethics standards were met
1 Needs Improvement - Some work ethics standards were not met
0 Unacceptable - Work ethics performance was below average