Policy Number: 2.700
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that National Park College will provide adequate personnel to give proper advising prior to the student’s enrollment; to maintain proper student records; to encourage each student’s understanding of individual ability; and to assist each student to fulfill personal, educational, and occupational goals. The staff will administer various types of financial aid available to the institution. Students will have access to free Career Services which will provide interest inventories, employability skills workshops, and links to employment. In addition, appropriate personnel will plan and supervise student activities and provide emergency services. The staff will also coordinate and/or administer appropriate tests to current and prospective students. The college will accept ASSET, ACT, SAT, and ACCUPLACER scores for admission.
SCOPE
This policy applies to all National Park College students who are enrolled in credit classes.
AUTHORITY
Arkansas code Section 6-61-521 grants the authority to the Board of Trustees to establish
rules and regulations for the institution. Section 4.100 of the Board of Trustees
Statement of Policies grants authority to the President to implement the policies
and procedures of the Board relating to college operations.
The policies of National Park College fall within the following framework and hierarchy
and, therefore, are subject to compliance with laws and regulations instituted by
higher levels of authority:
- 1. Federal laws and regulations
- 2. State laws and regulations
- 3. Board of Trustees Statements of Policy
- 4. Faculty Handbook and College Catalog
- 5. Internal guidelines
In the event of a conflict between different levels in 1 through 5 above, the lower numerical heading shall take precedence over the higher numerical heading. Internal policies and procedures that apply to the operations of individual departments or academic divisions may not conflict with College policy, but may be more restrictive.
POLICY STATEMENT
The College will provide adequate personnel to administer comprehensive services to students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
All College employees and students are responsible to know and abide by College policies. Supervisors are responsible for communicating College policies to their employees, and ensuring policies are enforced. College policies applicable to students will be communicated through the student handbook.
