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Governance

Introduction to Policies

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was established by the State Board of Education and is guided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Community College Act of 1963. As a Pennsylvania public institution, it is also governed by all Pennsylvania revised statutes and rules of law. When policies are needed at the college level, they are established by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Board of Trustees. College policies are posted on this page and are disseminated to the college community following approval by the Board of Trustees.

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If you have any questions, please contact the President's Office at 814.262.3820.

Academic Affairs & Student Services

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Name	Status	Source
Academic Integrity Policy	Required	Academic Integrity Policy (AASS 1016-2024).pdf	Edit Academic Integrity Policy	Delete Academic Integrity Policy
College Admissions and Matriculation Policy	Required	College Admissions and Matriculation Policy (AASS 1015-2024).pdf	Edit College Admissions and Matriculation Policy	Delete College Admissions and Matriculation Policy
Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy	Required	Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy (AASS 1033-2020).pdf	Edit Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy	Delete Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy
Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy	Required	Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy (AASS 1024-2020).pdf	Edit Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy	Delete Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy
Student Attendance Policy	Required	Student Attendance Policy (AASS 1010-2021).pdf	Edit Student Attendance Policy	Delete Student Attendance Policy
College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy	Required	College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy (AASS 1018-2021).pdf	Edit College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy	Delete College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy
Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy	Required	Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy (AASS 1017-2023).pdf	Edit Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy	Delete Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy
Credit Hour Policy	Required	Credit Hour Policy (AASS 1006-2019).pdf	Edit Credit Hour Policy	Delete Credit Hour Policy
Dean's List Policy	Required	Dean's List Policy (AASS 1007-2019).pdf	Edit Dean's List Policy	Delete Dean's List Policy
Early Admission Policy	Required	Early Admission Policy (AASS 1025-2020).pdf	Edit Early Admission Policy	Delete Early Admission Policy
Final Grades and Challenges Policy	Required	Final Grades and Challenges Policy (AASS 1009-2019).pdf	Edit Final Grades and Challenges Policy	Delete Final Grades and Challenges Policy
Incomplete Grades Policy	Required	Incomplete Grades Policy (AASS 1028-2013).pdf	Edit Incomplete Grades Policy	Delete Incomplete Grades Policy
Military Students Policy	Required	Military Students Policy (AASS 1020-2014).pdf	Edit Military Students Policy	Delete Military Students Policy
Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy	Required	Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy (AASS 1024-2017).pdf	Edit Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy	Delete Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy
Placement Testing Policy and Waiver Guidelines	Required	Placement Testing and Waivers Policy (AASS 1006-2024).pdf	Edit Placement Testing Policy and Waiver Guidelines	Delete Placement Testing Policy and Waiver Guidelines
Re-admission Policy	Required	Re-admission Policy (AASS 1013-2019).pdf	Edit Re-admission Policy	Delete Re-admission Policy
Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy	Required	Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy (AASS 1005-2010).pdf	Edit Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy	Delete Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy
Repeating Courses Policy	Required	Repeating Courses Policy (AASS 1009-2010).pdf	Edit Repeating Courses Policy	Delete Repeating Courses Policy
Student Academic Records Retention Policy	Required	Student Academic Records Retention Policy (AASS 1016-2016).pdf	Edit Student Academic Records Retention Policy	Delete Student Academic Records Retention Policy
Student Conduct Policy	Required	Student Conduct Policy (AASS 1026-2020).pdf	Edit Student Conduct Policy	Delete Student Conduct Policy
Student Consumer Information Policy	Required	Student Consumer Information Policy (AASS 322-1994).pdf	Edit Student Consumer Information Policy	Delete Student Consumer Information Policy
Student/Faculty Appraisal Policy	Required	Student_Faculty Appraisal Policy (AASS 1022-2017).pdf	Edit Student/Faculty Appraisal Policy	Delete Student/Faculty Appraisal Policy
Student Transportation Policy	Required	Student Transportation Policy (AASS 1007-2021).pdf	Edit Student Transportation Policy	Delete Student Transportation Policy
Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy	Required	Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy (AASS 1009-2024).pdf	Edit Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy	Delete Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy
Graduation Honors and the Use of Academic Adornments at Commencement	Required	Use of Cords and Stoles at Commencement Policy (AASS 1017-2024).pdf	Edit Graduation Honors and the Use of Academic Adornments at Commencement	Delete Graduation Honors and the Use of Academic Adornments at Commencement
Children on Campus Policy	Required	Children on Campus Policy (AASS 1034-2018).pdf	Edit Children on Campus Policy	Delete Children on Campus Policy
Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy	Required	Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy (AASS 1001-2019).pdf	Edit Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy	Delete Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy
Anti Hazing Policy	Required	Anti Hazing Policy (AASS 1005-2019).pdf	Edit Anti Hazing Policy	Delete Anti Hazing Policy
Records Policy	Required	Records Policy (AASS 1017-2019).pdf	Edit Records Policy	Delete Records Policy
Registration Policy	Required	Registration Policy (AASS 1016-2019).pdf	Edit Registration Policy	Delete Registration Policy
Academic Forgiveness Policy	Required	Academic Forgiveness Policy.pdf	Edit Academic Forgiveness Policy	Delete Academic Forgiveness Policy
Academic Load Policy	Required	Academic Load Policy.pdf	Edit Academic Load Policy	Delete Academic Load Policy
Academic Standing Policy	Required	Academic Standing Policy.pdf	Edit Academic Standing Policy	Delete Academic Standing Policy
Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs	Required	Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs Policy (AASS 1018-2023).pdf	Edit Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs	Delete Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs
Student Grades Policy	Required	Student Grades Policy (AASS 1004-2024).pdf	Edit Student Grades Policy	Delete Student Grades Policy
Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy	Required	Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy (AASS 1005-2024).pdf	Edit Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy	Delete Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy
Preferred Name for Students Policy	Required	Preferred Name Policy AASS 1001-2025.pdf	Edit Preferred Name for Students Policy	Delete Preferred Name for Students Policy

Finance & Facilities

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Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy

Required

Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy REVISION 4.18.23_no track.pdf

Bookstore Voucher Policy

Required

Bookstore Voucher Policy (FF 1011-2016).pdf

Capitalization Threshold Policy

Required

Capitalization Threshold Policy (FF 1026-2023).pdf

Check Signing Authority Policy

Required

Check Signing Authority Policy Revision 2.21.23_portal.pdf

Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy

Required

Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy 6.20.2023.docx

External Grants Policy

Required

External Grants Policy_no track.pdf

Food and Drink Policy

Required

Food and Drink Policy (FF 1024-2013).pdf

Indemnification Policy

Required

Indemnification Policy (FF 114-1994).pdf

Insurance Policy

Required

Insurance Policy (FF 509-1994).pdf

Investment Policy

Required

Investment Policy (FF 1017-2009).pdf

Late Registration Fee Policy

Required

Late Registration Fee Policy Revision _no track.pdf

Payment Plan Policy

Required

Payment Plan Policy (FF 1014-2013).pdf

Professional Services Policy

Required

Professional Services Policy (FF 512-1994).pdf

Red Flag Rule Policy

Required

Red Flag Rule Policy (FF 1007-2010).pdf

Residency Requirements Policy

Required

Residency Requirements Policy (FF 1005-2014).pdf

Richland Campus Parking Policy

Required

Richland Campus Parking Policy (FF 1002-2025).pdf

Total Withdrawal Policy

Required

Total Withdrawal Policy (FF 1009-2013).pdf

Travel Reimbursement and Procedures

Travel or Conference Authorization Form 1.2.25

Travel-Conference Exp. Form 1.2025

Mileage Expense Form 01.2025

Required

FF 1016-2013 Travel Policy & Procedures 9.18.18.pdf

Tuition Refund Policy

Required

Tuition Refund Policy (FF 1006-2010).pdf

Use of College Property Policy

Required

Use of College Property Policy (FF 514-1994).pdf

Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy

Motor Vehicle Record Evaluation Procedures.pdf

Required

Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy (FF 1013-2021).pdf

Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy

Required

Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy (FF 1013-2024).pdf

Purchasing Guidance Policy

Required

Purchasing Guidance Policy Revision_no track.pdf

Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy

Required

Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy (FF 1029-2021).pdf

Campus Security Intervention Policy

Required

Campus Security Intervention Policy (FF 1031-2021).pdf

Financial Reporting and Control Policy

Required

Financial Reporting and Control Policy (FF 1003-2022).pdf

ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy

Required

ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy REVISION_approved.pdf

Cash Reserves Policy

Required

Cash Reserves Policy _SN.pdf

Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing

Required

Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing Policy (FF 1007-2024).pdf

Executive

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Executive Policies

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Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy

Administrator Tuition Reimbursement Form 9.22.pdf

Required

Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy (EXEC 1013-2022).pdf

Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy

Required

Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy (EXEC 1001-2024).pdf

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

Required

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy (EXEC 1024-2023).pdf

Attendance Policy

Remote Work Procedures.pdf

Required

Attendance Policy (EXEC 1018-2017).pdf

Employee Pay Policy

Required

Employee Pay Policy (EXEC 1010-2024).pdf

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy

Required

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy (Revision).pdf

Course Tuition Waiver Policy

Tuition Waiver Request for Employees and Dependents of Employees 10.24.pdf

Required

Course Tuition Waiver Policy (EXEC 1002-2024).pdf

Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment

Required

Degree Recognition Standards Policy (EXEC 1026-2023).pdf

Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy

Required

Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy (EXEC 1020-2017).pdf

Dress Code Policy

Dress Code Procedures 09.22.2022.pdf

Required

Dress Code_approved.pdf

Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy

Required

Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy (EXEC 1003-2024).pdf

Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy

Required

Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy (EXEC 1006-2022).pdf

Ethical Standards for Employees

Required

Ethical Standards for Employees Policy (EXEC 1007-2023).pdf

Family Medical Leave Act Policy

Required

Family Medical Leave Act Policy (EXEC 1001-2025).pdf

Health Related Benefits Policy

Benefit Procedure Document - 02.2021.pdf

Required

Health Related Benefits Policy (EXEC 1021-2020).pdf

Holidays and Misc Time Policy

Holiday Schedule 2023-2024.pdf

Required

Holidays and Misc Time Off Policy (EXEC 1002-2018).pdf

Intellectual Property Rights Policy

Required

Intellectual Property Rights Policy (EXEC 1034-2017).pdf

Internships

Required

Internships (EXEC 1027-2023).pdf

Mandatory Reporting Policy

Required

Mandatory Reporting Policy (EXEC 1002-2025).pdf

Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy

Required

Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy (EXEC 1003-2025).pdf

Personnel Files Policy

Required

Personnel Files Policy (EXEC 1025-2017).pdf

Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy

Required

Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy (EXEC 1004-2025).pdf

Employee Retirement Benefits Policy

Required

Employee Retirement Benefits Policy (EXEC 1002-2021).pdf

Selection of Employees Policy

Required

Selection of Employees Policy (EXEC 1026-2017).pdf

Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy

Required

Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy (EXEC 1002-2020).pdf

Title IX Policy: Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation on the Basis of Sex

Link to file a grievance

Title IX: Equal Opportunity, Harassment, & Non-Discrimination - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Required

Title IX Policy (EXEC 1016-2022).pdf

Video Surveillance Policy

Required

Video Surveillance Policy (EXEC 1011-2024).pdf

Volunteering

Student Volunteer Agreement Form Link:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hT-AGouk0Euoi3mB6DK0AmoiMHMy69tPkXMGHEI1pHhUOEhaT0UxUE44SThJOVBLTlY1OTJFS1VIVi4u

Employee Volunteer Agreement Form Link: /ICS/icsfs/mm/employee_volunteer_form_10.24.pdf?target=c94c5f51-5708-4e06-a314-a720d6f52744

Required

Volunteering (EXEC 1027-2023).pdf

Social Media Policy

Required

Social Media Policy (EXEC 1028-2023).pdf

Whistleblower Policy

Required

Whistleblower Policy (EXEC 1003-2021).pdf

Data Collection and Report Generation Policy

Required

Data Collection and Report Generation Policy (EXEC.pdf

Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy

Required

Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1015-2.pdf

Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy

Required

BOT Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1016-2020).pdf

Research Involving Human Subjects Policy

Required

Research Involving Human Subjects Policy (EXEC 101.pdf

Administrator Leave Policy

Required

Administrator Leave Policy_portal2.pdf

Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives

Required

Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives Policy.pdf

Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition

Required

Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition (EXEC 1023-2023).pdf

Using Ai Technologies Policy

Required

Using AI Technologies Policy (EXEC 1015-2024).pdf

Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy

Required

Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy (EXEC 1006-2021).pdf

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

Resolution Process.pdf

Required

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy (EXEC 1006-2023).pdf

Third Party Providers Policy

Required

Third Party Providers Policy (EXEC 1005-2025).pdf

External Affairs

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Name	Status	Source
Naming Rights Policy	Required	Naming Rights Policy (EXAF 1001-2020).pdf	Edit Naming Rights Policy	Delete Naming Rights Policy
Political Activity Policy	Required	Political Activity Policy (EXAF 1001-2014).pdf	Edit Political Activity Policy	Delete Political Activity Policy
Right to Know Policy	Required	Right to Know Policy (EXAF 1002-2013).pdf	Edit Right to Know Policy	Delete Right to Know Policy
Sponsorship Criteria Policy	Required	Sponsorship Criteria Policy (EXAF 1001-2021).pdf	Edit Sponsorship Criteria Policy	Delete Sponsorship Criteria Policy
Donations to the College Policy	Required	Donations to the College Policy (EXAF 1001-2024).pdf	Edit Donations to the College Policy	Delete Donations to the College Policy

Governance

Introduction to Policies

Academic Affairs & Student Services

Academic Affairs & Student Services Policies

Finance & Facilities

Finance & Facilities Policies

Executive

Executive Policies

External Affairs

External Affairs Policies