Ohio Administrative Code

11.15 PDF: Stark state college is committed to principles that enable the educational and professional enhancement of all racial, religious and ethnic groups. Stark state will not tolerate racial, religious, or ethnic harassment and/or intimidation by or against its students, fac…

11.15 PDF: In order to ensure consistency among all college communications, Stark state utilizes the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) glossary of terms as a standard terminology reference. Authorized By: 3357:15 Amplifies: 3357:15

11.15 PDF: External communications are required to follow estabished procedures governing the dissemination and receipt of information at the college. External communications, as used in this chapter, includes both the dissemination of information concerning the programs, progres…

11.15 PDF: Shared governance is a decision-making and communication process aligned with the college's strategic plan and committed to the advancement of our students, college, and mission. It ensures every employee and student a voice in college policy directly or through electe…

11.15 PDF: Only material reviewed by the marketing and communications department may be published to the Stark state college official website. Any links from the official Stark state college (SSC) website to other websites hosted by a third party (e.g., professional societies, bu…

11.15 PDF: (A) As a part of the physical and social learning infrastructure, Stark state college acquires, develops, and maintains computers, computer systems, and networks. These computing resources are intended for college-related purposes, including direct and indirect support…

11.15 PDF: Stark state college holds that openness leads to a better informed citizenry, which leads to better government and better public policy. It is the policy of Stark state college to strictly adhere to the state of Ohio's Public Records Act. All exemptions to openness are…

11.15 PDF: Electronic communication resources include but are not limited to the college's public and private web sites, email, the mySSC portal and the college's learning management system's (LMS) communication tools.(A) Electronic communication resources are an official channel…

11.15 PDF: Internal or external investigators seeking to conduct human-subjects research or related activities through Stark state college must seek prior approval from the institutional review board (IRB). This responsibility extends to any mode of research development, instruct…

11.15 PDF: All external complaints against Stark state college and persons associated with the college are addressed and logged in a timely manner in accordance with procedures delineated in this policy. Procedures in this policy apply specifically to complaints lodged by persons…

11.15 PDF: The objective of Stark state college is to provide services that fulfill societal needs without regard for financial gain. Since service, in which resources are consumed, is the objective of the college, the accounting and reporting process must address itself to accou…

11.15 PDF: The CFO/vice president of business, finance and information technology, with the assistance of the director of budget, is responsible for the coordination of procedures for the preparation of the annual budget. All members of the college are encouraged to participate i…

11.15 PDF: The chief financial officer/vice president of business, provost and chief academic officer, and vice president's designated representative, or purchasing agent, are the only eligible individuals to enter into purchasing agreements for Stark state college. The purchasin…

11.15 PDF: The college receives funds from various sources who place restrictions on the timing and use of those funds. Recordkeeping and reporting procedures must be established to ensure that all such funds are utilized in compliance with the funding source requirements. The co…

11.15 PDF: The CFO/vice president of business, finance, and information technology will be responsible for the filing of all financial reports for the college as required by the board of trustees, auditor of state, or other federal, state, and local agencies as required by law or…

11.15 PDF: (A) Operating budget: The vice president of business finance and information technology must develop the operating budget to conform to the institutional education plan. All income and expenditures must be reviewed in terms of satisfying the stated goals and objectives…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purposes: the purposes of this investment policy are to:(1) Establish the investment objectives of Stark State College (the "college") and provide a framework for the prudent management of investable funds within short-, intermediate-and long-term time horizons.(2)…

11.15 PDF: The reprographics department provides centralized copy services to the college whereby all large copy jobs are completed in one location to provide cost efficiency. Authorized By: 3357:15 Amplifies: 3357:15 Prior Effective Dates: 2/23/2015

11.15 PDF: The board of trustees established the college discretionary fund on June 20, 1984 (page 1015) to be used at the president's discretion for supporting activities which serve to promote the interest of Stark state college. The fund may be used for the following suggested…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose and scope: (1) This policy provides guidance for using general college funds to cover the cost of food at college functions.(2) Key definitions:(a) Food: this term broadly includes coffee, non-alcoholic refreshments, and all types of meals or snacks.(b) Gen…

11.15 PDF: Equipment is considered surplus once it has surpassed its useful life. This occurs when equipment is broken and repair costs exceed fifty per cent of the value of the item, is obsolete, or is no longer needed by the department. Items being traded in towards the purchas…

11.15 PDF: The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on college premises unless an exception is requested and written approval is granted from the provost or vice president of the requesting division and the CFO/vice president of business, finance, and information technology o…

11.15 PDF: This policy is to provide procedures for the accountability and safekeeping of currency and tangible personal property lost or abandoned on the property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the college. Stark state college shall maintain a lost and found…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose: To meet each requirement for the minimal risk profile in the cybersecurity assessment tool (CAT) of the federal financial institutions examination council (FFIEC), to comply with the information technology examination handbook (IT handbook) and the nationa…

11.15 PDF: All users must use generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and AI tools in accordance with all other policies of the college, including but not limited to rule 3357:15-15-13-26 of the Administrative Code (academic honesty and integrity), rule 3357:15-13-38 of …

11.15 PDF: Internal stakeholders, external groups, and individuals may request the use of facilities based on established priorities. Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the facility's need to accommodate higher-priority college u…

11.15 PDF: Stark state college thoroughly plans the development, space utilization, and maintenance of college facilities and grounds.(A) The chief financial officer/vice president of business at their discretion, may utilize the expertise of a professional planning or architectu…

11.15 PDF: The chief financial officer/vice president of business shall maintain an inventory for all movable equipment which has a value of five thousand dollars or more per unit, which is nonexpendable, and which has a useful life of five years or more. Last updated June 6, 202…

11.15 PDF: The emergency response plan establishes procedures and organizational structure for response to emergencies and guides response personnel and resources during major emergencies. The plan defines roles, responsibilities, and clear strategies during the initial response …

11.15 PDF: Stark state college is a smoke-and tobacco-free facility. Smoking and tobacco use is defined as the use of any type of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, e-cigarette, or any other smoking equipment, whether filled with tobacco or any other type of material. Smokeless toba…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose: The purpose of the policy is to promote the free exchange of ideas and the safe and efficient operation of the college by:(1) Fostering free speech, assembly, and other expressive activities on college property by all persons, whether or not they are affil…

11.15 PDF: A college state of emergency is in effect when the college's president, or person designated, acts to declare such a state in the event of an unexpected catastrophic event, such as a natural or human made disaster or the outbreak of a pandemic illness, requiring immedi…

11.15 PDF: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Stark state college generally allows service animals in its buildings, classrooms, and dining areas when accompanied by an individual with a disability who indicates the service animal is trained to provide,…

11.15 PDF: (A) Access to Ohio's state assisted colleges must be assured for every person who wants and can benefit from higher education. Stark state college (SSC) maintains an "open door" policy and cordially welcomes anyone who wishes to further his or her education. According …

11.15 PDF: To encourage and promote life-long learning experiences for older citizens, all instructional and general fees are waived for Ohio residents sixty years of age or older who take credit classes as a non-credential-seeking student. Such citizens are free to enroll in any…

11.15 PDF: The purpose of financial aid is to provide access to higher education through comprehensive services in support of student success:(A) To provide high quality, efficient, and courteous services to the college community;(B) To assist students with self-sufficiency by pr…

11.15 PDF: Standards of academic progress (SAP) are a series of standards required to maintain eligibility for federal student aid. Requirements include components of completion of credit hours and grade point average (GPA) as defined in this policy. Students who do not meet thes…

11.15 PDF: Stark state college is financially assisted by the Ohio department of higher education and the state department of education. Students are responsible for charges associated with class tuition and fees. The first day of the semester is defined as the official starting …

11.15 PDF: Stark state college will hire and train admission representatives whose credentials, purposes, and activities adhere to the code of conduct known as the "Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission" approved by the national association for college admission counseli…

11.15 PDF: Stark state college is a certified student and exchange visitor program (SEVP) designee that welcomes qualified F1 visa holders from other countries. According to the Code of Federal Regulations 8 CFR 214.3(a) (2), specific schools are eligible to enroll F visa holder …

11.15 PDF: All students are required to pay their tuition and fees by the college's scheduled payment date each semester; please refer to ("Fees") policy 3357:15-18-09 of the Administrative Code. If a student is dropped for nonpayment, the student must seek the approval of the in…

11.15 PDF: Federal and state regulations require institutions of higher education to determine the state in which a student is located at the time of the student's initial enrollment and/or upon formal receipt of a change of location from the student. The college must determine s…

11.15 PDF: (A) Activities in which students may participate are desirable and will be organized and encouraged as facilities, resources, and circumstances permit.(B) All activities are bound by the Stark state college policies and procedures manual, including, but not limited to,…

11.15 PDF: According to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) student education records, as used in this policy, includes all official records (in handwriting, print, tapes, film, or other media), directly related to a student at Stark state college. School …

11.15 PDF: (A) Student travel for college organized or sponsored events(1) All student travelers are bound by the Stark state college policies and procedures manual, including, but not limited to, the following policies of the Administrative Code:(a) Freedom of expression and res…

11.15 PDF: If a student has reason to believe that they have been unfairly treated and wishes to file a complaint against Stark state college, another student and/or an employee, that student may bring forward a complaint. Last updated June 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM Authorized By: 3357.…

11.15 PDF: Stark state college seeks to assist service members and veterans as they pursue an applied bachelor's degree, an associate degree and/or certificate. The purpose of this policy is to set forth the support and assistance Stark state college will provide to service membe…