Board Policies

Introduction to Policies

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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 the 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.

To search for a policy on this page, hit Ctrl-F on your keyboard, type your keyword, and hit Enter. 

If you have any questions, please contact the President's Office at 814.262.3820 or via email at president@pennhighlands.edu.

 

Academic Affairs & Student Services

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  • Academic Affairs & Student Services Policies

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    Name Description Status Source
    Academic Integrity Policy Required Academic Integrity Policy (AASS 1016-2024)ada.pdf
    College Admissions and Matriculation Policy Required College Admissions and Matriculation Policy (AASS 1015-2024)ada.pdf
    Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy Required Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy (AASS 1033-2020)ada.pdf
    Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy Required Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy (AASS 1024-2020)ada.pdf
    Student Attendance Policy Required Student Attendance Policy (AASS 1010-2021)ada.pdf
    College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy Required College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy (AASS 1018-2021)ada.pdf
    Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy Required Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy (AASS 1017-2023)ada.pdf
    Credit Hour Policy Required Credit Hour Policy (AASS 1006-2019)ada.pdf
    Dean's List Policy Required Dean's List Policy (AASS 1007-2019)ada.pdf
    Early Admission Policy Required Early Admission Policy (AASS 1025-2020)ada.pdf
    Final Grades and Challenges Policy Required Final Grades and Challenges Policy (AASS 1009-2019)ada.pdf
    Incomplete Grades Policy Required Incomplete Grades Policy (AASS 1000-2026)ada.pdf
    Military and Veteran Students Policy Required Military and Veteran Students Policy (AASS 1004-2025)ada.pdf
    Students Pursuing Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy Required Students Pursuing Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy (AASS 1001-2026)ada.pdf
    Placement Testing Policy and Waiver Guidelines Required Placement Testing and Waivers Policy (AASS 1006-2024)ada.pdf
    Re-admission Policy Required Re-admission Policy (AASS 1013-2019)ada.pdf
    Student Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy Required Student Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy (AASS 1008-2025)ada.pdf
    Repeating Courses Policy Required Repeating Courses Policy AASS 1009-2025ada.pdf
    Student Academic Records Retention Policy Required Student Academic Records Retention Policy (AASS 1016-2016).pdf
    Student Conduct Policy Required Student Conduct Policy (AASS 1026-2020)ada.pdf
    Student Transportation Policy Required Student Transportation Policy (AASS 1007-2021)ada.pdf
    Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy Required Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy (AASS 1009-2024)ada.pdf
    Graduation Honors and the Use of Academic Adornments at Commencement Required Graduation Honors and the Use of Academic Adornments at Commencement (AASS 1017-2024)ada.pdf
    Children on Campus Policy Required Children on Campus Policy (AASS 1034-2018)ada.pdf
    Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy Required Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy (AASS 1001-2019)ada.pdf
    Anti Hazing Policy Required Anti Hazing Policy (AASS 1005-2019)ada.pdf
    Records Policy Required Records Policy (AASS 1017-2019)ada.pdf
    Registration Policy Required Registration Policy (AASS 1016-2019)ada.pdf
    Academic Forgiveness Policy Required Academic Forgiveness Policy (AASS 1023-2017)ada.pdf
    Academic Load Policy Required Academic Load Policy (AASS 1007-2022)ada.pdf
    Academic Standing Policy Required Academic Standing Policy (AASS 1018-2012)ada.pdf
    Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs Required Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs Policy (AASS 1018-2023)ada.pdf
    Student Grades Policy Required Student Grades Policy (AASS 1004-2024)ada.pdf
    Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy Required Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy (AASS 1005-2024)ada.pdf
    Academic Calendar Policy Required Academic Calendar Policy (AASS 113-1994)ada.pdf
    Preferred Name for Students Policy Required Preferred Name Policy (AASS 1001-2025)ada.pdf
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Finance & Facilities

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    Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy Required Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources (FF 1009-2023)ada .pdf
    Bookstore Voucher Policy Required Bookstore Voucher Policy (FF 1011-2016)ada.pdf
    Capitalization Threshold Policy Required Capitalization Threshold Policy (FF 1026-2023)ada.pdf
    Check Signing Authority Policy Required Check Signing Authority Policy (FF 1004-2023)ada.pdf
    Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy Required Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal of Equipment Policy (FF 1016-2023)ada.pdf
    External Grants Policy Required External Grants Policy (FF 1010-2023)ada.pdf
    Indemnification Policy Required Indemnification Policy (FF 1010-2025)ada.pdf
    Insurance Policy Required Insurance Policy (FF 1004-2025)ada.pdf
    Investment Policy Required Investment Policy (FF 1005-2025)ada.pdf
    Late Registration Fee Policy Required Late Registration Fee Policy (FF 1013-2023)ada.pdf
    Payment Plan Policy Required Payment Plan Policy (FF 1020-2025)ada.pdf
    Red Flag Rule Detection, Prevention, and Mitigation of Identity Theft Policy Required Red Flag Rule Detection, Prevention, and Mitigation of Identity Theft Policy (FF 1021-2025)ada.pdf
    Student Residency Requirements Policy Required Student Residency Requirements Policy (FF 1003-2026)ada.pdf
    Richland Campus Parking Policy Required Richland Campus Parking Policy (FF 1002-2025)ada.pdf
    Payment Plan for Total Withdrawal Policy Required Payment Plan for Total Withdrawal Policy (FF 1022-2025)ada.pdf
    Travel Reimbursement and Procedures

    Travel or Conference Authorization_revsd 1.02.25ada.pdf

    Travel-Conference Exp. Form 01.2025ada.pdf

    2025 Mileage Expense Form 01.2025 revsd -.xlsx

         		Required Travel Policy and Procedures (FF 1016-2013)ada.pdf
    Tuition Refund Policy Required Tuition Refund Policy (FF 1004-2026)ada.pdf
    Use of College Property Policy Required Use of College Property Policy (FF 514-1994)ada.pdf
    Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy

    Motor Vehicle Record Evaluation Procedures and Driving Record Release Formada.pdf

         		Required Employee Operation of College Vehicles (FF 1013.2021)ada .pdf
    Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy Required Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy (FF 1013-2024)ada.pdf
    Purchasing Guidance Policy Required Purchasing Guidance Policy (FF 1011-2025)ada.pdf
    Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy Required Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy (FF 1029-2021)ada.pdf
    Campus Security Intervention Policy Required Campus Security Intervention Policy (FF 1031-2021)ada.pdf
    Financial Reporting and Control Policy Required Financial Reporting and Control Policy(FF 1003-2022)ada.pdf
    ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy Required ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy (FF 1017-2022)ada.pdf
    Cash Reserves Policy Required Cash Reserves Policy (1002-2026)ada.pdf
    Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing Required Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing Policy (FF 1007-2024)ada.pdf
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Executive

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    Name Description Status Source
    Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy

    Administrator Tuition Reimbursement Form 9.22ada.pdf

         		Required Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Prog (EXEC 1013-2022)ada.pdf
    Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy Required Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy (EXEC 1001-2024)ada.pdf
    Americans with Disabilities Act Policy Required Americans with Disabilities Act Policy (EXEC 1024-2023)ada.pdf
    Attendance Policy

    Remote Work Proceduresada.pdf

         		Required Attendance Policy (EXEC 1018-2017)ada.pdf
    Employee Pay Policy Required Employee Pay Policy (EXEC 1010-2024)ada.pdf
    Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy Required Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy (EXEC 1005-2023)ada.pdf
    Course Tuition Waiver Policy

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

         		Required Course Tuition Waiver Policy (EXEC 1002-2024)ada.pdf
    Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment Required Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment Policy (EXEC 1026-2023)ada.pdf
    Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy Required Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy (EXEC 1011-2026)ada.pdf
    Dress Code Policy

    dress code procedures 09.22.2022ada.pdf

         		Required Dress Code_approved (EXEX 1018-2022)ada.pdf
    Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy Required Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy (EXEC 1003-2024)ada.pdf
    Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy Required Employee Conduct & Work Rules Policy (EXEC 1006-2022)ada.pdf
    Ethical Standards for Employees Required Ethical Standards for Employees Policy (EXEC 1007-2023)ada.pdf
    Family Medical Leave Act Policy Required Family Medical Leave Act Policy (EXEC 1001-2025)ada.pdf
    Health Related Benefits Policy

    Benefit Procedure Document - 02.2021ada.pdf

         		Required Health Related Benefits Policy (EXEC 1021-2020)ada.pdf
    Holidays and Misc Time Policy

    Holiday Schedule 2025-2026ada.pdf

         		Required Holidays and Misc Time Off Policy (EXEC 1002-2018)ada.pdf
    Intellectual Property Rights Policy Required Intellectual Property Rights Policy (EXEC 1034-2017)ada.pdf
    Internships Required Internships (EXEC 1027-2023)ada.pdf
    Mandatory Reporting Policy Required Mandatory Reporting Policy (EXEC 1002-2025)ada.pdf
    Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy Required Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy (EXEC 1003-2025)ada.pdf
    Personnel Files Policy Required Personnel Files Policy (EXEC 1025-2017)ada.pdf
    Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy Required Professional Development for Administrative and Support Staff Employees Policy (EXEC 1004-2025)ada.pdf
    Employee Retirement Benefits Policy Required Employee Retirement Benefits Policy (EXEC 1002-2021)ada.pdf
    Selection of Employees Policy Required Selection of Employees Policy (EXEC 1026-2017)ada.pdf
    Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy Required Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy (EXEC 1002-2020)ada.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 1005-2026)ada.pdf
    Video Surveillance Policy Required Video Surveillance Policy (EXEC 1011-2024)ada.pdf
    Volunteering

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

    Employee Volunteer Agreement Form Link:  https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:70d4c143-2750-423a-9874-667f35acf284

         		Required Volunteering (EXEC 1027-2023).pdf
    Social Media Policy Required Social Media Policy (EXEC 1028-2023)ada.pdf
    Whistleblower Policy Required Whistleblower Policy (EXEC 1003-2021)ada.pdf
    Data Collection and Report Generation Policy Required Data Collection and Report Generation Policy (EXEC 1007-2016)ada.pdf
    Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy Required Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1015-2020)ada.pdf
    Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy Required Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy (EXEC 1016-2020)ada.pdf
    Research Involving Human Subjects Policy Required Research Involving Human Subjects Policy (EXEC 1017-2020)ada.pdf
    Administrator Leave Policy Required Administrator Leave Policy (EXEC 1001-2026)ada.pdf
    Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives Required Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives Policy (EXEC 1004-2023)ada.pdf
    Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition Required Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition (EXEC 1002-2026)ada.pdf
    Using Ai Technologies Policy Required Using AI Technologies Policy (EXEC 1015-2024)ada.pdf
    Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy Required Employee Exemplary Service Award Policy (EXEC 1006-2021)ada.pdf
    Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy

    Resolution Process.pdf

         		Required Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy (EXEC 1006-2023)ada.pdf
    Review of Board Policies Required Review of Board Policies Policy(EXEC 1009-2025)ada.pdf
    Third Party Providers Policy Required Third Party Providers Policy (EXEC 1005-2025)ada.pdf
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External Affairs

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    Naming Rights Policy Required Naming Rights Policy (EXAF 1001-2020)ada.pdf
    Political Activity Policy Required Political Activity Policy (EXAF 1001-2014)ada.pdf
    Right to Know Policy Required Right to Know Policy (EXAF 1001-2025) ada.pdf
    Sponsorship Criteria Policy Required Sponsorship Criteria Policy (EXAF 1001-2021)ada.pdf
    Donations to the College Policy Required Donations to the College Policy (EXAF 1001-2024)ada.pdf
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