The following policies and procedures are in place to help students progress in their academic journey.
Civil Rights
Students having concerns pertaining to the compliance with Title VI,听Title IX, or听Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973听should direct their concern directly to the听Vice President for Student Affairs or refer to the听Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures听found听in the current听Student Handbook听补苍诲听91原创 Course Catalog.
Unresolved concerns may be directed to the following:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
1200 Main Tower Building
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Civil Rights - Title VI - Notice of Nondiscrimination
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Black River Technical College complies with all civil rights
provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that
prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving
federal financial assistance. Therefore, Black River Technical
College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color,
age, national origin, religion (not applicable as a protected
group under the FMCSA Title VI Program), or disability in the
admission, access to and treatment in Black River Technical
College programs and activities, as well as hiring or
employment practices.
Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding Black River
Technical College nondiscrimination policies may be directed to:
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Attn: Jason Smith Vice President of Student Affairs / Title VI Coordinator听
Address:
1410 Highway 304 East
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Free language assistance may be available upon request.
This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large
print, on audiotape, and in Braille.
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Instructor and Staff Complaints
Students wishing to file a complaint on a faculty or staff member should contact the vice president for the department in which the faculty or staff is employed. The following is a list of the vice presidents and their phone numbers.听听If the complaint is in reference to a vice president, please contact the BRTC president.
B.S.E., Williams Baptist University; M.S.E., Arkansas State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Baine, Dr. Brad
B.S.E., Williams Baptist University; M.S.E., Arkansas State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas
Liebhaber, Dr. Karen Powers
B.A., M.A., English, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Smith, Jason
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
B.S., M.S., S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University
Stone, Rhonda
B.S., M.S., S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University
B.S., University of Central Arkansas; M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; PhD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Eggensperger, Dr. Martin
B.S., University of Central Arkansas; M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; PhD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Owens, Emily
Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct Appeal
Students wishing to appeal charges of plagiarism or academic misconduct may appeal sanctions.听 Please听refer to听the听Student Appeal/Grievance Procedures section听91原创 Course听Catalog.
Appeal requests must be submitted to the registrar鈥檚 office by letter or email within 5 days of the occurrence.
Bigger, Kimberly
B.S., M.S., Arkansas State University
Hackworth, Claudette
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B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Smith, Jason
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Program Re-entry Appeal
If you have been dismissed from a program of study at BRTC, you may appeal that dismissal.听 Please refer to听the听Student Appeal/Grievance Procedures section听91原创 Course听Catalog.
Appeal requests must be submitted to the registrar鈥檚 office by letter or听email听within 5 days of the occurrence.
Bigger, Kimberly
B.S., M.S., Arkansas State University
Hackworth, Claudette
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B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Smith, Jason
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Prohibition on Racial Profiling
Black River Technical College strictly prohibits racial profiling in any form.
No employee, campus police officer, contractor, or representative of the College may take adverse action, make decisions, or treat any individual differently on the basis of race, color, or national origin. This includes鈥攚ithout limitation鈥攁ctions involving admissions, academic evaluation, student services, campus safety activities, employment decisions, or access to College programs and facilities.
91原创 is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Decisions must be based solely on legitimate, nondiscriminatory factors consistent with federal and state law. Any use of race or color as a motivating factor in evaluating behavior, initiating an investigation, or determining eligibility for services is strictly prohibited.
Individuals who believe they have experienced racial profiling or discrimination may file a complaint with the College鈥檚 Equal Opportunity Officer / Human Resources Office. These offices will provide information about the complaint process, assist in filing a report, and ensure that all matters are handled promptly, impartially, and without retaliation. BRTC will promptly review all reports, take appropriate corrective action, and protect all parties from retaliation in accordance with EEOC principles and applicable law.
91原创 adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission鈥檚 enforcement guidance, and all related state and federal nondiscrimination requirements.
Tuition Charge Appeal
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Student Responsibility for听Tuition, Fees, and听Tuition听Adjustment听Appeals
Students are responsible for all听tuition, mandatory fees, and other charges assessed to their student account. Current听tuition听and fee information is published by the College, and students are expected to review their accounts through the Business Office and the MyBRTC student portal. Non-attendance or failure to drop a course does not remove a student鈥檚 financial obligation, and all resulting charges remain the responsibility of the student.听
If a student believes their听tuition听or mandatory fees should be reconsidered due to documented extenuating circumstances, they must use the College鈥檚听Tuition听Adjustment (Student Account Adjustment)听Appeal听Process. A student wishing to pursue such an听appeal听may request the appropriate paperwork to initiate the process from the BRTC Business Office. Students must then submit the required form, a typed statement of events, supporting documentation, and an unofficial transcript within 90 days after the semester in which the extenuating circumstances occurred. Submission of a request does not guarantee an adjustment, and all decisions issued by the Student Account Adjustment Committee are final.
All students are responsible for understanding these procedures and for timely action when seeking reconsideration of听tuition听and fee charges.
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LETA, Black River Technical College; A.A., A.A.S, Black River Technical College; B.S., University of Arkansas-Fort Smith; DRE; CJI
Dillion, Dane
LETA, Black River Technical College; A.A., A.A.S, Black River Technical College; B.S., University of Arkansas-Fort Smith; DRE; CJI
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
Smith, Jason
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law