The institution makes provision for meeting those identified needs, emphasizing students' achievement of their educational goals. The institution provides opportunities for students to participate in institutional governance. Faculty are involved in the development of policies for student programs and services. Policies on students' rights and responsibilities, including those related to academic honesty and procedural rights, are clearly stated, well publicized, readily available, and implemented in a fair and consistent manner. The institution makes adequate provision for the safety and security of its students and their property.
Information concerning student safety is published and widely distributed.
In addition, a student handbook or its equivalent is published and distributed. A student handbook normally will include information on student conduct, a grievance policy, academic honesty, student government, student organizations and services, and athletics. The student handbook may be combined with the institution's catalog. The institution periodically and systematically evaluates the appropriateness, adequacy, and utilization of student services and programs and uses the results of the evaluation as a basis for change. Standard 3.C - Academic Credit and Records Evaluation of student learning or achievement, and the award of credit, are based upon clearly stated and distinguishable criteria.