Montgomery College 2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Notice

In keeping with the College’s educational mission, the educational policies and procedures are continually being reviewed and changed. The statements and provisions in this catalog are subject to change at the discretion of the College and without notice. This catalog should not be construed as constituting a contract, express or implied, between the College and any person. The College may issue supplements and make revisions at its sole discretion. The official version of the catalog may be found on the Official Policies and Documents page of the College’s website: www.montgomerycollege.edu/pnp.

Readers should use this catalog solely as a reference document, recognizing that it is not always the most authoritative or complete source of information. Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements and should confirm the current status of statements and provisions before registering. Where there is a conflict between any official documents and any summary of such documents that may appear in this catalog, the provisions of the official document shall apply.

The College reserves the right in its sole discretion to change any of the policies and procedures of the College at any time, including but not limited to, those related to admission, instruction, and graduation. This also includes without limitation the right of the College to make changes of any nature in the College’s academic program, courses, curricula, schedule, calendar, tuition, fees, academic policies, and other policies and procedures affecting students, whenever the College in its sole discretion deems it desirable to do so. The College also reserves the right to shift programs, departments, or courses from one to another of its campuses. The foregoing changes may include, without limitation, the elimination of programs, departments, or courses; the modification of the content of any of the foregoing; the rescheduling of classes, with or without extending the announced academic term; changes to course format or mode of instruction (online, structured remote, etc.); and the cancellation of scheduled classes or other academic activities. If such changes are deemed desirable by the College, the College may in its sole discretion require or afford such alternatives for scheduled classes or other notification that the College deems reasonably practical under the circumstances. All such changes are effective at such times as the College determines and, unless otherwise stated in writing, will apply not only to prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in the College. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions.

Payment of tuition in whole or part or attendance at a class shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the College’s rights as set forth above.

Montgomery College Is Open to All

At Montgomery College, we understand diversity is more than just ethnic representation. Our student body, faculty, and staff are made up of people with varying abilities, sexualities, religions, ethnicities, and nationalities. As a community open to all, the College embraces its extraordinary diversity, and it is committed to creating learning environments and opportunities that prepare our students to contribute to and participate in a global society and marketplace. By putting diversity first, Montgomery College is a community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni that are truly citizens of the world.

At Montgomery College, we demonstrate our commitment to diversity in several ways, which includes ensuring an environment where all persons are provided opportunities for employment and/ or participation in academic programs and other College activities. The Montgomery College Board of Trustees has established policies to assure that College maintains educational and employment environments free from ethnic, cultural, and racial hostility, violence, or harassment. It is the policy and practice of the College to prohibit discrimination against an individual with a disability or on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, covered veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation. This policy is consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504; the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA 2008); and other applicable laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding compliance with these laws may be directed to the Interim Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Carol Kliever, 9221 Corporate Boulevard, CT/E101, Rockville, MD 20850, Carol.Kliever@montgomerycollege.edu, 240-567- 4435; Kristen Roe, Interim Director of ADA Compliance & Title IX Coordinator, 9221 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, Kristen.Roe@montgomerycollege.edu, 240-567-4279; or to the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20201. Under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 240-567-5058.

Student Liability Statement

At the time of enrollment, each student agrees to assume the personal risks and liabilities entailed in any course requirement. The student releases and holds harmless Montgomery College, its trustees, and employees from any injury sustained through his/her actions or the actions of other students enrolled in the course.