Board Policies | Governance

Governance

Introduction to Policies

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.

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

If you have any questions, please contact the President's Office at 814.262.3820.

Academic Affairs & Student Services

Academic Affairs & Student Services Policies

Title	Description	File type
Academic Integrity Policy		.pdf
College Admissions and Matriculation Policy		.pdf
Academic Program Advisory Committees Policy		.pdf
Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy		.pdf
Student Attendance Policy		.pdf
College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy		.pdf
Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience Policy		.pdf
Credit Hour Policy		.pdf
Dean's List Policy		.pdf
Early Admission Policy		.pdf
Final Grades and Challenges Policy		.pdf
Graduation Honors Policy		.pdf
Incomplete Grades Policy		.pdf
Military Students Policy		.pdf
Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Policy		.pdf
Placement Testing Policy and Waiver Guidelines		.pdf
Re-admission Policy		.pdf
Reinstatement Following Academic Suspension Policy		.pdf
Repeating Courses Policy		.pdf
Student Academic Overload Policy		.pdf
Student Academic Records Retention Policy		.pdf
Student Conduct Policy		.pdf
Student Consumer Information Policy		.pdf
Student/Faculty Appraisal Policy		.pdf
Student Transportation Policy		.pdf
Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy		.pdf
Use of Cords and Stoles at Commencement Policy		.pdf
Children on Campus Policy		.pdf
Retention of Academic records by Faculty Policy		.pdf
Anti Hazing Policy		.pdf
Records Policy		.pdf
Registration Policy		.pdf
Academic Forgiveness Policy		.pdf
Academic Load Policy		.pdf
Academic Standing Policy		.pdf
Graduation Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree Programs		.pdf
Student Grades Policy		.pdf
Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Learning Policy		.pdf

Finance & Facilities

Finance & Facilities Policies

Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy

(.pdf, 138K)

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Bookstore Voucher Policy

(.pdf, 118K)

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Capitalization Threshold Policy

(.pdf, 522K)

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Check Signing Authority Policy

(.pdf, 56K)

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Information Technology (IT) Acquisition and Disposal Equipment Policy

(.docx, 673K)

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External Grants Policy

(.pdf, 135K)

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Food and Drink Policy

(.pdf, 526K)

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Indemnification Policy

(.pdf, 95K)

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Insurance Policy

(.pdf, 96K)

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Investment Policy

(.pdf, 125K)

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Late Registration Fee Policy

(.pdf, 134K)

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Payment Plan Policy

(.pdf, 101K)

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Professional Services Policy

(.pdf, 95K)

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Red Flag Rule Policy

(.pdf, 69K)

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Residency Requirements Policy

(.pdf, 96K)

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Richland Campus Parking Policy

(.pdf, 574K)

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Total Withdrawal Policy

(.pdf, 75K)

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Travel Reimbursement and Procedures

Travel or Conference Authorization Form 1.19.23.pdf Mileage Expense Form 2023.xlsx Travel-Conference Expense Form 01.2023.xlsx

(.pdf, 116K)

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Tuition Refund Policy

(.pdf, 73K)

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Use of College Property Policy

(.pdf, 95K)

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Employee Operation of College Vehicles Policy

Motor Vehicle Record Evaluation Procedures.pdf

(.pdf, 546K)

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Student Outstanding Balance and Collections Policy

(.pdf, 520K)

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Purchasing Guidance Policy

(.pdf, 162K)

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Employer Tuition Discount Program Policy

(.pdf, 516K)

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Campus Security Intervention Policy

(.pdf, 567K)

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Financial Reporting and Control Policy

(.pdf, 538K)

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ACE Faculty Dependent Tuition Discount Policy

(.pdf, 492K)

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Cash Reserves Policy

(.pdf, 89K)

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Prohibition of Credit Card Marketing

(.pdf, 162K)

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Executive

Executive Policies

Title	Description	File type
Administrative Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Policy	Administrator Tuition Reimbursement Form 9.22.pdf	.pdf
Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce Policy		.pdf
Americans with Disabilities Act Policy		.pdf
Attendance Policy	Remote Work Procedures.pdf	.pdf
Employee Pay Policy		.pdf
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Policy		.pdf
Course Tuition Waiver Policy	Tuition Waiver Request for Employees and Dependents of Employees 10.24.pdf	.pdf
Degree Recognition Standards for Employees and Candidates for Employment		.pdf
Donation of Paid Time Off Leave Policy		.pdf
Dress Code Policy	Dress Code Procedures 09.22.2022.pdf	.pdf
Employee Complaints and Concerns Policy		.pdf
Employee Conduct and Work Rules Policy		.pdf
Equal Opportunity,Affirmative Action, and Non-Discrimination Policy	Grievance Procedure 06.2023 2024 resolution final.pdf	.pdf
Ethical Standards for Employees		.pdf
Family Medical Leave Act Policy		.pdf
Health Related Benefits Policy	Benefit Procedure Document - 02.2021.pdf	.pdf
Holidays and Misc Time Policy	Holiday Schedule 2023-2024.pdf	.pdf
Intellectual Property Rights Policy		.pdf
Internships		.pdf
Mandatory Reporting Policy		.pdf
Part-Time Teaching by Administrative Staff Policy		.pdf
Personnel Files Policy		.pdf
Professional Development and Continuing Service Requirement Policy		.pdf
Employee Retirement Benefits Policy		.pdf
Selection of Employees Policy		.pdf
Termination or Suspension of Employment Policy		.pdf
Title IX Policy: Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation on the Basis of Sex	2024 resolution final.pdf	.pdf
Video Surveillance Policy		.pdf
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	.pdf
Social Media Policy		.pdf
Whistleblower Policy		.pdf
Data Collection and Report Generation Policy		.pdf
Employee Emeritus Appointments Policy		.pdf
Board of Trustees Emeritus Appointments Policy		.pdf
Research Involving Human Subjects Policy		.pdf
Administrator Leave Policy		.pdf
Prohibition of Enrollment Incentives		.pdf
Management and Control of Police Academy Firearms and Ammunition		.pdf
Equal Opportunity, Harrassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy for incidents occurring on or after August 1 2024	RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, HARASSMENT, AND NONDISCRIMINATION for incidents occurring on or after August 1, 2024.pdf	.pdf

External Affairs

External Affairs Policies

Title	Description	File type
Naming Rights Policy		.pdf
Political Activity Policy		.pdf
Right to Know Policy		.pdf
Sponsorship Criteria Policy		.pdf