Policies and Procedures

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Section 1: Board of the Trustees
Title Policy Procedure
District Board of Trustees (Political Subdivision and Corporate Body) 6Hx2-1.01
District Board of Trustees (Powers and Duties) 6Hx2-1.02
Corporate Body 6Hx2-1.03 Repealed 8/14/12
Trustees: Appointment, Terms of Office Compensation 6Hx2-1.04 Repealed 8/14/12
Board of Trustees: Organization, Officers, and Duties of Officers 6Hx2-1.05
​Duties and Powers of Trustees 6Hx2-1.06 Repealed 8/14/12
Employment of the President 6Hx2-1.07​ A6Hx2-1.07
Secretary to the Board 6Hx2-1.08
Meetings of the Board 6Hx2-1.09
Preparation and Delivery of the Agenda 6Hx2-1.10 A6Hx2-1.10
Development of Rules, Policies, and Procedures 6Hx2-1.11 A6Hx2-1.11
Membership in Professional Organizations and Associations 6Hx2-1.12 A6Hx2-1.12
Legal Counsel and Services 6Hx2-1.13 Repealed 12/3/14
Contracts and Authority​ 6Hx2-1.14 A6Hx2-1.14
Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees of Agencies 6Hx2-1.15 A6Hx2-1.15
Voting Requirements 6Hx2-1.16 A6Hx2-1.16
Financial Disclosure 6Hx2-1.17
Direct Support Organizations 6Hx2-1.18
College Affiliate Organizations and Use of the College Name 6Hx2-1.19
Payment of Costs of Civil Actions 6Hx2-1.20
Collective Bargaining and Labor Organizations 6Hx2-1.21
Consent Agenda 6Hx2-1.22
Appearances Before the Board of Trustees 6Hx2-1.23 A6Hx2-1.23
Board Of Trustees Self-Evaluation 6Hx2-1.24

Section 2: Administration
Title Policy Procedure
General Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of the President 6Hx2-2.01
Trespass 6Hx2-2.02
Accreditation
- Regional Accreditation Liaison Officer		 6Hx2-2.03 A6Hx2-2.03
Publications Adopted by the Board of Trustees 6Hx2-2.04
Mission, Beliefs, and Purpose of the College 6Hx2-2.05
One-College Concept 6Hx2-2.06
The Faculty Senate 6Hx2-2.07 A6Hx2-2.07
College Standing Committees 6Hx2-2.08 A6Hx2-2.08
Reproduction, Duplication, Maintenance, and Destruction of College Records
  • Public Records
  • Custodian
  • Inspection, Examination, and Duplication of Records
  • Destruction of Records
 6Hx2-2.09 A6Hx2-2.09
Authority to Act in Absence of President 6Hx2-2.10
Ralph R. Bailey Concert Hall 6Hx2-2.11
College Calendar 6Hx2-2.12
Staff and Program Development Plan 6Hx2-2.13 A6Hx2-2.13
Charity Days for the Benefit of the College 6Hx2-2.14
Equal Opportunity 6Hx2-2.15
Planning and Accountability
  • Florida Statutes, Chapter 240.324
  • The Criteria for Accreditation
 6Hx2-2.16 A6Hx2-2.16
Crisis Communications Policy 6Hx2-2.17 A6Hx2-2.17
Court Orders 6Hx2-2.18
Receiving Legal Process 6Hx2-2.19 A6Hx2-2.19
Clery Act Timely Warning Policy 6Hx2-2.20
Campus Free Expression 6Hx2-2.21 Maps:
Central Campus
North Campus
South Campus

Section 3: Personnel
Title Policy Procedure
Appointment of Personnel 6Hx2-3.01
Recruitment, Selection, and Assign of Personnel 6Hx2-3.02 A6Hx2-3.02
Criteria for Assignment of Rank for Instructional Personnel 6Hx2-3.03
Normal Work Hours 6Hx2-3.04 A6Hx2-3.04
Drug-Free Workplace 6Hx2-3.05 A6Hx2-3.05
Loyalty Oath, Security Background Check, and Fingerprinting of Employees 6Hx2-3.06 A6Hx2-3.06
Adjunct and Substitute Faculty 6Hx2-3.07 A6Hx2-3.07
Sick Leave Pool 6Hx2-3.08
Personnel Contracts 6Hx2-3.09
Professional Leave for Graduate Study 6Hx2-3.10 Repealed 4/27/10
Employee Time Off 6Hx2-3.11 A6Hx2-3.11
Educational Benefits for Employees 6Hx2-3.12 Renumbered 6Hx2-4.26 12/11/12
Exit Interview 6Hx2-3.13 A6Hx2-3.13
Temporary Duty Assignment 6Hx2-3.14
Sabbatical Leave 6Hx2-3.15 Renumbered 6Hx2-4.27 12/11/12
Terminal Pay 6Hx2-3.16
Group Insurance 6Hx2-3.17 A6Hx2-3.17
HIV/AIDS Policy 6Hx2-3.18 Repealed 4/27/10
Payroll Deductions 6Hx2-3.19 Repealed 2/26/13
Employee Records 6Hx2-3.20
Achievement Appraisals 6Hx2-3.21 A6Hx2-3.21
Employment of Relatives 6Hx2-3.22
Unemployment Compensation 6Hx2-2.23 Repealed 4/27/10
Position Classification Plan 6Hx2-3.24 A6Hx2-3.24
Resignation and Termination of Non-Instruction Personnel 6Hx2-3.25
Workers' Compensation 6Hx2-3.26 A6Hx2-3.26
Annual Adoption of Salary Schedule 6Hx2-3.27 A6Hx2-3.27
Complaints by Administrative and Non-Represented Technical Staff 6Hx2-3.28 A6Hx2-3.28
College Innovations 6Hx2-3.29
Reduction in Force 6Hx2-3.30 A6Hx2-3.30
Sexual and Other Workplace Harassment 6Hx2-3.31 A6Hx2-3.31
Sexual Battery/Assault 6Hx2-3.32 Repealed 11/22/06
Professional Development 6Hx2-3.33 Renumbered 6Hx2-4.28 12/11/12
Unlawful Discrimination and Retaliation 6Hx2-3.34 A6Hx2-3.34
Emergency Compensation for Employees 6Hx2-3.35
ADA Accommodation in Employment 6Hx2-3.36 A6Hx2-3.36
Designation of Essential Personnel 6Hx2-3.37
Conflict of Interest - Financial Services 6Hx2-3.38
Military Leave 6Hx2-3.39
Workplace Violence 6Hx2-3.40
Retired and Emeritus Standing 6Hx2-3.41
Professional Technical Staff Recognition Programs 6Hx2-3.42 A6Hx2-3.42
Voluntary Furlough 6Hx2-3.43 A6Hx2-3.43
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence 6Hx2-3.44
Total Rewards Program Policy for Professional Technical Staff and Administrators 6Hx2-3.45 A6Hx2-3.45
Total Rewards Program Pay Adjustments for Professional Technical Staff and Administrators 6Hx2-3.46 A6Hx2-3.46
Recruitment, Selection, and Assignment of Faculty in the Baccalaureate Program 6Hx2-3.47
Use of College Assets for Political Activity by College Employees 6Hx2-3.48
Supplemental Work for Administrators and Staff 6Hx2-3.49
Appointment and Contract Type of Faculty 6Hx2-3.50
Dismissal or Return to Annual Contract 6Hx2-3.51
Award of Continuing Contract 6Hx2-3.52
Protection of Vulnerable Persons - Reporting Known or Suspected Child Abuse 6Hx2-3.53
Telecommuting 6Hx2-3.54 A6Hx2-3.54
Criminal Justice Information Handling and Storage 6Hx2-3.55 A6Hx2-3.55A
A6Hx2-3.55B
Amorous Relationships 6Hx2-3.56
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 6Hx2-3.57 A6Hx2-3.57
Educational Benefits for Employees 6Hx2-3.58 A6Hx2-3.58

Section 4: Academic Affairs
Title Policy Procedure
Substitution or Waiver of Specific Courses 6Hx2-4.01 A6Hx2-4.01
Academic Load 6Hx2-4.02 A6Hx2-4.02
Applicable Catalog/Recency of Credit 6Hx2-4.03 Renumbered 6Hx2-5.30 8/17/10
CLAST Waivers 6Hx2-4.04 Repealed 8/9/11
Cancellation of Previous Unsatisfactory College Record for A.S. Degree and Certificate Students 6Hx2-4.05 Repealed 2/26/13
Graduation Dates 6Hx2-4.06 Renumbered 6Hx2-5.31 8/17/10
Completion of Graduation Requirements After Transfer 6Hx2-4.07 Repealed 2/26/13
Academic Freedom 6Hx2-4.08
Substitution Admission and Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
  • Eligibility for Substitutions
  • Restrictions
  • Articulation with Other State Institutions
  • Compliance with Accreditation Standards
  • Committee and Procedures
 6Hx2-4.09 A6Hx2-4.09
Closing Educational Programs on Campus, at Off-Campus Centers and at Off-Campus Sites 6Hx2-4.10 A6Hx2-4.10
Program Acceleration
  • Advanced Placement
  • Dual Enrollment/Early Admission
  • Credit by Nationally Standardized Examination
  • Experiential Learning Assessment
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
  • Military Training and/or Experience
 6Hx2-4.11 A6Hx2-4.11
Instructional Program Evaluation 6Hx2-4.12 A6Hx2-4.12
Economic Development 6Hx2-4.13 Repealed 2/26/13
Faculty Appointment and Tenure 6Hx2-4.14 Repealed 2/26/13
Faculty Grievances Other Than Contractual Matter 6Hx2-4.15
International and Intercultural Education 6Hx2-4.16
Advisory Committees for Technical Programs 6Hx2-4.17 A6Hx2-4.17
Class Attendance
  • Faculty Responsibilities
  • Non-Penalized Absences
  • Student Responsibilities Relative to Non-Penalized Absences
  • Extenuating Circumstances
  • Excessive Absences
  • Classes with Special Instructional Requirements
  • Appeals
 6Hx2-4.18
Grades and Grade Appeal Process
  • Total Attempts - College-Level Courses
  • Total Attempts - College Preparatory Courses
  • Faculty Grading Policy
  • Final Grades and Records
  • Non-Punitive Grades
  • Forgiveness
  • Withdrawal under Exceptional Circumstances
  • Grade Appeal Process
  • Grounds for Using the Grade Appeal Process
  • Preliminary Action
    • Step 1: Submission of Documents
    • Step 2: Mediation by Department Head
    • Step 3: A Hearing before the Campus/Center Grade Appeals Committee
 6Hx2-4.19 A6Hx2-4.19
Religious Observances 6Hx2-4.20
Deletion of Courses from College Curriculum 6Hx2-4.21
Awards and Graduation Requirements 6Hx2-4.22 A6Hx2-4.22
Standards of Academic Progress 6Hx2-4.23 A6Hx2-4.23
Substantive Changes 6Hx2-4.24 A6Hx2-4.24
End of Term Grades Submission and Processing 6Hx2-4.25
Educational Benefits for Employees 6Hx2-4.26
Renumbered 6Hx2-3.58 10/22/19
Sabbatical Leave 6Hx2-4.27 A6Hx2-4.27
Professional Development 6Hx2-4.28 A6Hx2-4.28
Institutional Review Board 6Hx2-4.29 A6Hx2-4.29
Course Outlines 6Hx2-4.30 A6Hx2-4.30
Professional Licensure Disclosures 6Hx2-4.31 A6Hx2-4.31
Writing Credit 6Hx2-4.32 A6Hx2-4.32
Textbook Adoption and Course Material 6Hx2-4.33

Section 5: Student Affairs
Title Policy Procedure
Admissions 6Hx2-5.01 A6Hx2-5.01
Student Code of Conduct 6Hx2-5.02 A6Hx2-5.02
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 6Hx2-5.03 A6Hx2-5.03A
A6Hx2-5.03B
Student Media 6Hx2-5.04 A6Hx2-5.04
Student Health Services 6Hx2-5.05 Repealed 8/26/08
Intercollegiate Athletics 6Hx2-5.06 A6Hx2-5.06
Student Health and Accident Insurance 6Hx2-5.07
Off-Campus Housing 6Hx2-5.08 Repealed 8/26/08
Accessibility Resources and Academic Accommodations for Students 6Hx2-5.09 A6Hx2-5.09A
A6Hx2-5.09B
Veterans and Active Duty Benefits and Services 6Hx2-5.10 A6Hx2-5.10A
A6Hx2-5.10B
Student Financial Aid 6Hx2-5.11 A6Hx2-5.11
A6Hx2-5.11A
A6Hx2-5.11B
Advisement and Career Services 6Hx2-5.12 A6Hx2-5.12
Student Life 6Hx2-5.13 A6Hx2-5.13A
A6Hx2-5.13B
Placement Testing and Skills Remediation 6Hx2-5.14 A6Hx2-5.14
Florida Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes 6Hx2-5.15
HIV/AIDS 6Hx2-5.16
Distribution of Literature, Solicitation 6Hx2-5.17 Repealed
6/26/18
Substance Abuse 6Hx2-5.18 A6Hx2-5.18
Dismissal of Disruptive Students 6Hx2-5.19 Repealed 10/25/11
Sexual and Other Harassment Policy for Students 6Hx2-5.20 Repealed 5/24/11
Fundraising by Student Groups and Organizations 6Hx2-5.21
Discrimination and Retaliation Policy for Students 6Hx2-5.22 Repealed 5/24/11
Complaint Process for Students for Non-Instructional Issues 6Hx2-5.23 A6Hx2-5.23
Identification Card 6Hx2-5.24 A6Hx2-5.24
Student Bill of Rights 6Hx2-5.25 Repealed 8/26/08
Student Ombudsperson 6Hx2-5.26
Information/Notification to BC on Students Convicted of Felony Crimes, Past Discipline Problems at Other Educational Institutions, or Sexual Predator Status 6Hx2-5.27 A6Hx2-5.27
Academic Standards Committee 6Hx2-5.28 A6Hx2-5.28
Sustainability in Student Services 6Hx2-5.29
Determination of Applicable Catalog & Recency of Credit for Graduation Purposes 6Hx2-5.30 A6Hx2-5.30
Student Eligibility for Participating in a Graduation Ceremony 6Hx2-5.31
Student Assistance Program 6Hx2-5.32
Re-entry Into a Health Sciences Program 6Hx2-5.33 Repealed 7/9/13
Transfer of Credits from Postsecondary Institutions 6Hx2-5.34 A6Hx2-5.34
Student Records, Retention, and Public Records 6Hx2-5.35 A6Hx2-5.35
Course Withdrawals 6Hx2-5.36 A6Hx2-5.36
Award of an Honorary Degree 6Hx2-5.37
Weapons on College Property and at College Events 6Hx2-5.38
Sexual Harassment/Misconduct 6Hx2.5.39 A6Hx2-5.39

Section 6: Business Affairs
Title Policy Procedure
Budget Preparation, Approval, Amendment, and Execution 6Hx2-6.01
Budget Execution 6Hx2-6.02 Repealed 8/26/08
Financial Records and Reports 6Hx2-6.03
Receipt and Deposit of Funds 6Hx2-6.04 A6Hx2-6.04
Transfer of Funds 6Hx2-6.05
Current Loans 6Hx2-6.06
Auxiliary Enterprises 6Hx2-6.07
Expenditures of Auxiliary Funds 6Hx2-6.08
Bank Depositories 6Hx2-6.09
Approval of Vouchers 6Hx2-6.10
Petty Cash 6Hx2-6.11 Repealed 1/26/05
Investment of Surplus Funds 6Hx2-6.12 A6Hx2-6.12
Student Fees and Fee Payment 6Hx2-6.13
Laboratory Fees 6Hx2-6.14 A6Hx2-6.14
Use of College Buildings, Facilities, and Services by Outside Agencies 6Hx2-6.15 Renumbered 6Hx2-7.22 6/30/20
Collection of Funds Owed to the College 6Hx2-6.16 A6Hx2-6.16
Bonds for Board Members and Employees 6Hx2-6.17
Grants or Contracts for Program Support 6Hx2-6.18
Sale of Tickets 6Hx2-6.19
Foundation Scholarship Funds 6Hx2-6.20
Travel and Traveling Expenses 6Hx2-6.21 A6Hx2-6.21
Budget Amendments 6Hx2-6.22
Sale of Credit Gift Certificates 6Hx2-6.23 Repealed 1/26/05
Fundraising and Donation of Equipment and Supplies 6Hx2-6.24
Agency Fund Account 6Hx2-6.25
College Liability Insurance 6Hx2-6.26
Accounting for and Disbursing Student Financial Aid Funds 6Hx2-6.27
Acceptance of Credit Card Payment 6Hx2-6.28
Issuance of Checks and Statements of Account 6Hx2-6.29
Transfer of Private Contributions to the Broward College Foundation, Inc. 6Hx2-6.30
Financial Conflicts of Interest in Federally Sponsored Grant Projects 6Hx2-6.31
Alcohol on Campus 6Hx2-6.32
Exceptions Process for Fee Implementation of HB 1545 6Hx2-6.33
Procurement Requirements 6Hx2-6.34 A6Hx2-6.34
Vendor Responsibilities and Rights 6Hx2-6.35
Supplier Diversity Small Business Program 6Hx2-6.36 A6Hx2-6.36
Sustainability in Procurement 6Hx2-6.37
Naming of Buildings, Facilities, and Programs 6Hx2-6.38 A6Hx2-6.38
Acquisition of Construction or Building Trades Services for College Facilities 6Hx2-6.39 A6Hx2-6.39
Acquisition of Architecture and Engineering Professional Services 6Hx2-6.40
Procurement Solicitation Committees & Government in the Sunshine 6Hx2-6.41
Identity Theft Prevention Program 6Hx2-6.42
Electronic Transfer of Funds 6Hx2-6.43
Charitable Gift Acceptance 6Hx2-6.44
Refund of Tuition and Fees 6Hx2-6.45 A6Hx2-6.45
Return of Title IV Funds 6Hx2-6.46 A6Hx2-6.46
Satisfactory Academic Progress 6Hx2-6.47

Section 7: Facilities
Title Policy Procedure
Emergency Policy 6Hx2-7.01 A6Hx2-7.01
Procurement Requirements 6Hx2-7.02 Renumbered 6Hx2-6.34 7/28/04
Physical Plant, Sites, and Facilities 6Hx2-7.03
Property Control 6Hx2-7.04
Use of College Property 6Hx2-7.05
College Telecommunication Services 6Hx2-7.06 Renumbered 6Hx2-8.06 5/1/08
Use of College Vehicles 6Hx2-7.07 A6Hx2-7.07
Energy Conservation Program 6Hx2-7.08 A6Hx2-7.08
Acquisition of Professional Services Covered by the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act 6Hx2-7.09 A6Hx2-7.09
Changes in Construction After Award of Contract 6Hx2-7.10 A6Hx2-7.10
Safety, Sanitation, and Fire Inspection of Property 6Hx2-7.11 A6Hx2-7.11
Construction of Facilities 6Hx2-7.12 Consolidated with 6Hx2-7.15 5/24/22

Traffic Rules and Regulations on Campus and Center Sites

Removal of Vehicles

 6Hx2-7.13 A6Hx2-7.13
Regulation of Smoking in Facilities 6Hx2-7.14 Consolidated with 6Hx2-7.21 5/24/22
Compliance with the Florida Building Code 6Hx2-7.15
Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program 6Hx2-7.16 Repealed 5/28/13
Sustainable Landscape Policy and Use of Native Materials 6Hx2-7.17 A6Hx2-7.17
Sustainability in Building Construction 6Hx2-7.18
Recycling Policy 6Hx2-7.19
Access Control and Video Surveillance 6Hx2-7.20
Tobacco-Free and Smoke-Free Environment 6Hx2-7.21
Use of College Buildings, Facilities, and Services by Outside Agencies 6Hx2-7.22
Safety in Private Spaces Act 6Hx2-7.23

Section 8: Information Technology
Title Policy Procedure
College Network and Software Usage 6Hx2-8.01 A6Hx2-8.01a
A6Hx2-8.01b
Information Privacy Policy 6Hx2-8.02
College Communication via Email 6Hx2-8.03 A6Hx2-8.03a
A6Hx2-8.03b
Information Technology Resource Allocation Policy 6Hx2-8.04
College Copyright Policy 6Hx2-8.05 A6Hx2-8.05a
A6Hx2-8.05b
College Telecommunication Services 6Hx2-8.06 A6Hx2-8.06
Sustainability in Information Technology 6Hx2-8.07
Cybersecurity 6Hx2-8.08 ​