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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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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 and Veteran Students Policy	Required	Military and Veteran Students Policy (AASS 1004-2025).pdf	Edit Military and Veteran Students Policy	Delete Military and Veteran 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
Academic Calendar Policy	Required	Academic Calendar Policy (AASS 113-1994).pdf	Edit Academic Calendar Policy	Delete Academic Calendar 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

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Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy		Required	Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy REVISION 4.18.23_no track.pdf	Edit Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy	Delete Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy
Bookstore Voucher Policy		Required	Bookstore Voucher Policy (FF 1011-2016).pdf	Edit Bookstore Voucher Policy	Delete Bookstore Voucher Policy
Capitalization Threshold Policy		Required	Capitalization Threshold Policy (FF 1026-2023).pdf	Edit Capitalization Threshold Policy	Delete Capitalization Threshold Policy
Check Signing Authority Policy		Required	Check Signing Authority Policy Revision 2.21.23_portal.pdf	Edit Check Signing Authority Policy	Delete Check Signing Authority Policy
Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy		Required	Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy 6.20.2023.docx	Edit Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy	Delete Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy
External Grants Policy		Required	External Grants Policy_no track.pdf	Edit External Grants Policy	Delete External Grants Policy
Food and Drink Policy		Required	Food and Drink Policy (FF 1024-2013).pdf	Edit Food and Drink Policy	Delete Food and Drink Policy
Indemnification Policy		Required	Indemnification Policy (FF 114-1994).pdf	Edit Indemnification Policy	Delete Indemnification Policy
Insurance Policy		Required	Insurance Policy (FF 1004-2025).pdf	Edit Insurance Policy	Delete Insurance Policy
Investment Policy		Required	Investment Policy (FF 1005-2025).pdf	Edit Investment Policy	Delete Investment Policy
Late Registration Fee Policy		Required	Late Registration Fee Policy Revision _no track.pdf	Edit Late Registration Fee Policy	Delete Late Registration Fee Policy
Payment Plan Policy		Required	Payment Plan Policy (FF 1014-2013).pdf	Edit Payment Plan Policy	Delete Payment Plan Policy
Red Flag Rule Policy		Required	Red Flag Rule Policy (FF 1007-2010).pdf	Edit Red Flag Rule Policy	Delete Red Flag Rule Policy
Residency Requirements Policy		Required	Residency Requirements Policy (FF 1005-2014).pdf	Edit Residency Requirements Policy	Delete Residency Requirements Policy
Richland Campus Parking Policy		Required	Richland Campus Parking Policy (FF 1002-2025).pdf	Edit Richland Campus Parking Policy	Delete Richland Campus Parking Policy
Total Withdrawal Policy		Required	Total Withdrawal Policy (FF 1009-2013).pdf	Edit Total Withdrawal Policy	Delete Total Withdrawal Policy
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	Edit Travel Reimbursement and Procedures	Delete Travel Reimbursement and Procedures
Tuition Refund Policy		Required	Tuition Refund Policy (FF 1006-2010).pdf	Edit Tuition Refund Policy	Delete Tuition Refund Policy
Use of College Property Policy		Required	Use of College Property Policy (FF 514-1994).pdf	Edit Use of College Property Policy	Delete Use of College Property Policy
Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy	Motor Vehicle Record Evaluation Procedures.pdf	Required	Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy (FF 1013-2021).pdf	Edit Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy	Delete Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy
Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy		Required	Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy (FF 1013-2024).pdf	Edit Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy	Delete Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy
Purchasing Guidance Policy		Required	Purchasing Guidance Policy Revision_no track.pdf	Edit Purchasing Guidance Policy	Delete Purchasing Guidance Policy
Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy		Required	Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy (FF 1029-2021).pdf	Edit Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy	Delete Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy
Campus Security Intervention Policy		Required	Campus Security Intervention Policy (FF 1031-2021).pdf	Edit Campus Security Intervention Policy	Delete Campus Security Intervention Policy
Financial Reporting and Control Policy		Required	Financial Reporting and Control Policy (FF 1003-2022).pdf	Edit Financial Reporting and Control Policy	Delete Financial Reporting and Control Policy
ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy		Required	ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy REVISION_approved.pdf	Edit ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy	Delete ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy
Cash Reserves Policy		Required	Cash Reserves Policy _SN.pdf	Edit Cash Reserves Policy	Delete Cash Reserves Policy
Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing		Required	Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing Policy (FF 1007-2024).pdf	Edit Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing	Delete Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing

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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	Edit Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy	Delete Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy
Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy		Required	Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy (EXEC 1001-2024).pdf	Edit Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy	Delete Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy
Americans with Disabilities Act Policy		Required	Americans with Disabilities Act Policy (EXEC 1024-2023).pdf	Edit Americans with Disabilities Act Policy	Delete Americans with Disabilities Act Policy
Attendance Policy	Remote Work Procedures.pdf	Required	Attendance Policy (EXEC 1018-2017).pdf	Edit Attendance Policy	Delete Attendance Policy
Employee Pay Policy		Required	Employee Pay Policy (EXEC 1010-2024).pdf	Edit Employee Pay Policy	Delete Employee Pay Policy
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy		Required	Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy (Revision).pdf	Edit Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy	Delete Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy
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	Edit Course Tuition Waiver Policy	Delete Course Tuition Waiver Policy
Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment		Required	Degree Recognition Standards Policy (EXEC 1026-2023).pdf	Edit Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment	Delete Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment
Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy		Required	Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy (EXEC 1020-2017).pdf	Edit Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy	Delete Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy
Dress Code Policy	Dress Code Procedures 09.22.2022.pdf	Required	Dress Code_approved.pdf	Edit Dress Code Policy	Delete Dress Code Policy
Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy		Required	Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy (EXEC 1003-2024).pdf	Edit Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy	Delete Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy
Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy		Required	Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy (EXEC 1006-2022).pdf	Edit Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy	Delete Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy
Ethical Standards for Employees		Required	Ethical Standards for Employees Policy (EXEC 1007-2023).pdf	Edit Ethical Standards for Employees	Delete Ethical Standards for Employees
Family Medical Leave Act Policy		Required	Family Medical Leave Act Policy (EXEC 1001-2025).pdf	Edit Family Medical Leave Act Policy	Delete Family Medical Leave Act Policy
Health Related Benefits Policy	Benefit Procedure Document - 02.2021.pdf	Required	Health Related Benefits Policy (EXEC 1021-2020).pdf	Edit Health Related Benefits Policy	Delete Health Related Benefits Policy
Holidays and Misc Time Policy	Holiday Schedule 2023-2024.pdf	Required	Holidays and Misc Time Off Policy (EXEC 1002-2018).pdf	Edit Holidays and Misc Time Policy	Delete Holidays and Misc Time Policy
Intellectual Property Rights Policy		Required	Intellectual Property Rights Policy (EXEC 1034-2017).pdf	Edit Intellectual Property Rights Policy	Delete Intellectual Property Rights Policy
Internships		Required	Internships (EXEC 1027-2023).pdf	Edit Internships	Delete Internships
Mandatory Reporting Policy		Required	Mandatory Reporting Policy (EXEC 1002-2025).pdf	Edit Mandatory Reporting Policy	Delete Mandatory Reporting Policy
Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy		Required	Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy (EXEC 1003-2025).pdf	Edit Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy	Delete Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy
Personnel Files Policy		Required	Personnel Files Policy (EXEC 1025-2017).pdf	Edit Personnel Files Policy	Delete Personnel Files Policy
Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy		Required	Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy (EXEC 1004-2025).pdf	Edit Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy	Delete Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy
Employee Retirement Benefits Policy		Required	Employee Retirement Benefits Policy (EXEC 1002-2021).pdf	Edit Employee Retirement Benefits Policy	Delete Employee Retirement Benefits Policy
Selection of Employees Policy		Required	Selection of Employees Policy (EXEC 1026-2017).pdf	Edit Selection of Employees Policy	Delete Selection of Employees Policy
Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy		Required	Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy (EXEC 1002-2020).pdf	Edit Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy	Delete Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy
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	Edit Title IX Policy: Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation on the Basis of Sex	Delete Title IX Policy: Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation on the Basis of Sex
Video Surveillance Policy		Required	Video Surveillance Policy (EXEC 1011-2024).pdf	Edit Video Surveillance Policy	Delete Video Surveillance Policy
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	Edit Volunteering	Delete Volunteering
Social Media Policy		Required	Social Media Policy (EXEC 1028-2023).pdf	Edit Social Media Policy	Delete Social Media Policy
Whistleblower Policy		Required	Whistleblower Policy (EXEC 1003-2021).pdf	Edit Whistleblower Policy	Delete Whistleblower Policy
Data Collection and Report Generation Policy		Required	Data Collection and Report Generation Policy (EXEC.pdf	Edit Data Collection and Report Generation Policy	Delete Data Collection and Report Generation Policy
Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy		Required	Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1015-2.pdf	Edit Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy	Delete Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy
Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy		Required	BOT Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1016-2020).pdf	Edit Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy	Delete Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy
Research Involving Human Subjects Policy		Required	Research Involving Human Subjects Policy (EXEC 101.pdf	Edit Research Involving Human Subjects Policy	Delete Research Involving Human Subjects Policy
Administrator Leave Policy		Required	Administrator Leave Policy_portal2.pdf	Edit Administrator Leave Policy	Delete Administrator Leave Policy
Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives		Required	Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives Policy.pdf	Edit Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives	Delete Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives
Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition		Required	Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition (EXEC 1023-2023).pdf	Edit Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition	Delete Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition
Using Ai Technologies Policy		Required	Using AI Technologies Policy (EXEC 1015-2024).pdf	Edit Using Ai Technologies Policy	Delete Using Ai Technologies Policy
Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy		Required	Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy (EXEC 1006-2021).pdf	Edit Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy	Delete Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy	Resolution Process.pdf	Required	Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy (EXEC 1006-2023).pdf	Edit Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy	Delete Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
Review of Board Policies		Required	Review of Board Policies Policy(EXEC 1009-2025).pdf	Edit Review of Board Policies	Delete Review of Board Policies
Third Party Providers Policy		Required	Third Party Providers Policy (EXEC 1005-2025).pdf	Edit Third Party Providers Policy	Delete Third Party Providers Policy

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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

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