Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards
All students with physical and/or learning disabilities should contact a faculty member in each appropriate course before the end of the first week of the semester to discuss special needs, problems or concerns the student might have. The college will allow for implementation of reasonable and appropriate accommodations necessary to ensure full participation in the educational program. Functional abilities necessary for participation in the college’s programs have been identified and are provided with information packets to anyone inquiring about admission to Cox College and are published in the Student Handbook .
If you have a disability that requires accommodation, please contact the Section 504 Coordinator at 417-269-3401 or academicdean@coxcollege.edu. |
Drug-free Environment
Students of Cox College are subject to the Drug Free Schools Policy. Students are expected to remain drug-free and in a suitable physical and mental condition for the learning environment. Students suspected of being under the influence will be removed from the college or clinical environment, placed on temporary suspension and evaluated, which will include drug testing. A copy of this policy is provided to all students during college orientation. Additional copies are available in the department of Enrollment Management.
Tobacco-free facility
Students are encouranged to embrace good health practices. The college and residence, as well as all CoxHealth buildings, are smoke free. There are designated outdoor smoking areas.
Student responsibilities
Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences accepts only a high standard of academic and professional integrity. Disciplinary and academic policies guide and support the accomplishment of these standards. Dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. If necessary, students will be disciplined according to the policies contained in this catalog, the
Student Handbook and Residence Handbook .
Transportation
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation for all laboratory experiences. Adequate off-street parking is available at Cox College and laboratory facilities. Parking permits are required for parking at the college, Cox South and Drury University campuses.
Criminal record check Top of page
Students of Cox College are subject to a criminal record check. This process is required prior to matriculation into all programs offered at the college. Throughout the college curricula, clinical learning assignments occur that require this information. Results of this check remain confidential.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Directory information
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In compliance with Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended, Cox College defines directory information as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, place of birth, parents’ names, class, major, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities, and previous educational institutions attended by the student. Information designated as directory information may be released unless specifically prohibited by the student in writing. Forms authorizing Cox College to withhold all or part of such information are available in the department of Enrollment Management.
In accordance with this federal law, the institution has adopted policies and procedures governing the confidentiality of student educational records. No individual shall have access to, nor will the institution disclose any information from, a student’s educational record without the prior written consent of the student or as otherwise authorized by FERPA. Permitted exceptions under the law include disclosures to: college personnel who have a legitimate educational interest; officials of other institutions in which a student seeks enrollment; representatives of agencies or organizations from which a student has received financial aid; and certain federal and state officials. Educational records are maintained by the Registrar and copies of records are provided to advisors. Official transcripts are maintained by the Registrar’s office and are, except as herein provided, released upon the student’s prior written request only.
Notification of rights regarding education records Top of page
FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:
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the right to inspect and review the student’s education records
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the right to request the amendment of the student’s education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights
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the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
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the right to file with the U.S. Department of Education a complaint concerning alleged failure by Cox College to comply with the requirements of FERPA; and
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the right to obtain a copy of the college’s FERPA policy. Students can obtain a copy of the policy by submitting a written request to the Registrar.
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Further information is available in the department of Enrollment Management and the college’s FERPA policy.
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Financial condition information requests Top of page
An annual audited fiscal report is available to interested parties upon written request to the Chief Financial Officer of CoxHealth. Access to the 990T forms are available to interested persons for viewing in the Accounting office of CoxHealth.
Harassment policy Top of page
Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is free of sexual harassment and intimidation. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that is expressly prohibited by Title IX of the 1974 Educational Amendments and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. See
Student Handbook or the Academic Dean for additional information.
Notice of Non-discrimination policy Top of page
Cox College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, disability, marital status, race, religion, ethnic or national origin. The college is committed to a policy that all qualified persons shall have access to its programs and facilities. Any person having concerns with respect to rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992 , Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975 , or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, should contact the office of the coordinator at 269-3401 or academicdean@coxcollege.edu .
Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act Top of page
In compliance with Title II of Public Law 101-542 of the Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, the Security office of CoxHealth collects relevant crime statistics and establishes appropriate security policies. The Security office revises and makes available these statistics annually. In addition, the statistics are published monthly in the campus newsletter. This information is distributed to all enrolled students and employees and is made available to all prospective students. Additional information is provided to students on crime prevention, drug/alcohol abuse education and awareness, and prevention of sex offenses. Additional information related to programs and counseling services is provided through the Student Success Services Center.
