General Information

Here is some general information about Mayland Community College. For complete information on topics, please follow the links which are in bold.

Mayland's Location

The Main Campus of Mayland Community College is located on US Highway 19-E, four miles east of Spruce Pine at the Avery/Mitchell County line. Satellite campuses are in Newland (Avery County) and Burnsville (Yancey County). You can get maps and directions here.

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Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Mayland Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, the Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Mayland Community College.

Additional Accreditations

Additional accredidations include:

• The Associate Degree Nursing Program has been approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• The Criminal Justice/BLET programs are accredied by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training
  Standards Commission.
• All degree and diploma programs and the General Educational Development (GED) courses are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• The Medical Assistants Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
  Education Programs and the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment.
• The Cosmetology Department is accredited by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology Arts.
• The Phillips Gwaltney Child Development Center is accredited by NAEYC - National Accreditation for
  the Education of Young Children.

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Mayland Community College History

Mayland Community College is located in the Blue Ridge section of the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina on the Avery/Mitchell county line just outside the town of Spruce Pine. Mayland is chartered to serve Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties (hence the name Mayland). The college began as Mayland Technical Institute upon approval by the 1971 session of the North Carolina General Assembly, upon recommendation of the State Board of Education, the Advisory Budget Commission, and Governor Robert Scott. Operations began in September 1971 in the Board Room of the Northwestern Bank in Spruce Pine.

The Institute occupied rented space in downtown Spruce Pine until January 3, 1977 when it moved to a location four miles from the town on its present site containing 57 acres.

Mayland currently offers curriculum programs including numerous college transfer options; hundreds of continuing education offerings; Basic Skills and GED completion program; two off campus locations in Newland and Burnsville; Corrections Education at Avery/Mitchell and Mountain View Correctional Facilities; and distance learning opportunities in most curriculum programs, as well as in continuing education.

The College now serves more than 8,000 persons each year through its educational programs, more than twenty percent of the adult population living within the service area. Mayland has doubled in enrollment since 1997, and continues to grow in services and programs each year.

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Institutional Philosophy

 

Vision Statement

“Mayland Community College will foster an innovative and effective learning community.”

Values

Respect Engagement Learning Responsibility Integrity

Collaboration Community Innovation Assessment

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Mayland Community College is to empower adults to become life long learners and to improve the quality of life within our communities.

Mayland Goals

• Develop a Learning College culture;
• Promote community relations and marketing;
• Promote flexible instructional programs;
• Promote support services to learners and the community; andProcure and allocate essential resources.

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Mayland Community College as a Learning College

Mayland Community College has embraced the Learning College concept in order to further engage students and employees in enhanced learning opportunities throughout all areas of college life. Mayland Community College wants to guide students toward a brighter future through the use of technology, personal responsibility, decision-making, self-reflection, interdependence, and other lifelong learning skills that will prepare them for success in their jobs, satisfaction in their lives, and responsibility to their communities.

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Global Education at Mayland Community College

Mayland Community College faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees recognize the increasing need for a global perspective in education. The College will be implementing Global Education through lectures, events, and special presentations during the year.

The information age has made the world much smaller and more interconnected. There are many examples of economic, technological, environmental, and socio-cultural changes in our community related to globalization. Thus, it is important that all students understand the smaller world concept and acquire the skills and attitudes that will enable them to live and work effectively within a smaller world. Also Mayland students need to adapt to cultural and ethnic change through interaction with a fast-growing immigrant population.

Mayland faculty, staff and Board of Trustee members believe that the success of the next generation depends upon their recognizing and being prepared to deal with the challenges and to take advantage of the opportunities in a restructured and more interconnected world.

Global education is an integral part of a learning college education.

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Evening and Off-Campus Offerings

The College is operational both day and evening. Working students can fit coursework around their work schedules and in some programs can complete all work toward a diploma or degree by attending only in the evening. The College also has off-campus classes, which include both credit and non-credit courses.

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Visitors

Visitors and prospective students are always welcome at Mayland Community College. Group tours may be scheduled through Student Development (828-765-7351 or 1-800-4-MAYLAND). Members of the Student Development staff and student ambassadors will conduct tours and answer questions about programs. Visitors must register at the entrances upon arrival to campus and park in visitors’ spaces.

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Office Hours

• Administrative offices and all service offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• The Student Development Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• The Bookstore is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Office hours of instructors are posted on their office doors at the beginning of each academic term.
  

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Campus Crimes Prevention Act

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386) provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education, or working or volunteering on campus. The Act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.

In North Carolina, information on registered sex offenders may be obtained through the Internet at: ncfindoffender.com The registry may be searched by last name, zip code, county of residence, or status. Additional information regarding the Act may be obtained in the President's Office.

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Health Services & Emergency Procedures

Mayland Community College has no facilities or personnel for medical treatment other than for minor first aid and assumes no financial responsibility for injuries or sickness of students.

First aid supply kits are located in Gwaltney Hall at the Administrative Assistant Office-VPA Room 114, front desk (switchboard operator- main lobby), Learning Lab, the Learning Resources Center (circulation desk), and the Student Development desk. Kits are located in the Sam Phillips Building at the Bookstore, Cosmetology Department, Electronic's Department, Faculty Lounge (third floor), and Housekeeping Office (next to Sam Center- G-112). Kits located in other buildings include Auto Body Building, Avery Campus (2), Public Safety Building, Welding Building, and Yancey Campus (2).

In the event of an emergency, accident or serious injury, individuals should notify the main switchboard operator or any of the following:

• Security Officer
• Coordinator of Personnel Services
• Vice President of Student Development
• Safety Officer
• Vice President of Administrative Services
• Vice President of Instructional Services
• Night Administrator - who can be reached at either extension 292 or 306

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Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

The Board of Trustees has established that the campus of Mayland Community College shall, with the exception of designated areas, be tobacco-free.

The use of tobacco is prohibited in all college buildings and college-owned vehicles; however, it is permitted in the several outdoor areas that have been designated by the President as smoking areas.

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Possession of Firearms & Other Dangerous Weapons Policy

The possession, whether concealed or otherwise, of firearms or other weapons as defined in N.C.G.S. 14-269.2 on the campus and grounds of Mayland Community College or off-campus locations where classes and/or activities are being conducted under the auspices or on behalf of the College is forbidden except as provided by statute or policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Exceptions to the general policy statement include:

• Sworn law enforcement officers may carry their firearms or other weapons on their person only when called to conduct official business on the campus and grounds of Mayland Community College.
• Sworn law enforcement officers who enroll in educational classes and/or activities conducted under the auspices of the College may carry firearms or weapons only while attending classes or training that specifically require the use of such weapons at all times, subject to institutional procedures and directives and orders of college representatives.

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College/Workplace Anti-Violence Policy

The safety and security of all students, faculty, staff and customers is an appropriate concern of Mayland Community College. Acts of violence made by or against any of the aforementioned are not permitted. Students, faculty and staff or vendors committing acts of violence are subject to disciplinary action that may result in suspension of privileges, suspension and/or dismissal from the College, and/or prosecution under the appropriate general statutes.

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Parking & Traffic Polices

The Board of Trustees of Mayland Community College has authorized the enactment and implementation of regulations, guidelines and procedures for the management of parking and traffic at the College and access roads leading to the College.

• All regulations, guidelines and proce dures are in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 115D-21 of the North Carolina General Statutes and other applicable local, state or federal ordinances.
• Users of College streets, roads, driveways, and access roads shall do so in a manner consistent with
  applicable ordinances.
• The President has the right to deny use of College streets, roads, driveways and access roads to any
  individual, group or organization deemed to be in violation of College parking and traffic regulations, or for
  any other reason.
• The speed limit on all College streets, roads, driveways and access roads is twenty (20) miles per hour.
• Reasonable provisions shall be made for the towing or removal of unattended vehicles found to be in
  violation of College parking and traffic regulations.

Please note: All curriculum students, faculty and staff must have a valid parking permit. These are available through the College Bookstore. Additional rules, regulations and ordinances related to this policy are contained in the current edition of the Student Handbook and are available to all students, employees and visitors to the College.

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Facilities Use Policy

Mayland Community College makes its facilities available for civic, cultural, educational and/or recreational activities as authorized by the President or his/her designee. Details are available upon request from the office of the Vice President of Instructional Services.

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Computer Use Policy

Because the rapid pace of changes in technology also changes the ways that information may be accessed, processed, communicated and distributed by members of the College community, and because in a free and democratic society access to information is a fundamental right of citizenship, Mayland Community College supports the principle of open access to information resources by students, and encourages the development by faculty and staff of appropriate skills to make use of such resources.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Uses

Computing resources owned and/or operated by Mayland Community College are intended for the use of its students, faculty, staff and other authorized individuals for purposes directly related to instruction.

It is not acceptable to utilize or make use of the computing resources of Mayland Community College:

• For any purposes prohibited by federal or state law;
• For commercial gain or profit;
• To create or propagate computerized viruses;
• To access, display, make accessible, play, publish or transmit any annoying, discriminatory, indecent, lewd, obscene, pornographic, offensive, racist, sexist, threatening or harassing language and/or materials;
• To transfer copyrighted materials to or from any computer system, or via Mayland Community College’s computer networks, excepts permitted by law or by written agreement with the owner of the copyright; and
• To attempt to obtain unauthorized computer access or privileges, or to attempt to trespass in the files,
  folders or work of another individual.
  

Further, it is not permissible to deliberately attempt to damage and/or sabotage institutional computers, computer software or computer networks.

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Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act Policy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students with certain rights with respect to their educational records.

Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.

Students should submit to the Registrar written requests that identify the records they wish to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.

Students may ask the College to amend records they believe are inaccurate or misleading. They should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the College decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified to the right of a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception that permits disclosure without consent is to College officials with legitimate educational interests. A college official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another College official in performing his or her tasks.

A College official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

When a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, all rights afforded to parents under FERPA transfer to the student. If in the event a student wishes to share their information with a parent, guardian, other person or agency, they must sign a Permission to Release Information form with the Registrar identifying what information and with whom they wish to share it.

Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA by writing to:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-4605

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Communicable Disease Policy

Individuals who have, or are perceived to have, a communicable disease or communicable condition shall receive fair and impartial treatment in all aspects of employment, administration of benefits, class attendance and Mayland Community College functions. In the case of an individual having a communicable disease or a communicable condition, employment or enrollment may be denied, terminated, or restricted only where it can be reasonably expected, given the condition of the individual and the known or reasonably suspected methods and manner of exposure, that there exists a real likelihood of transmission or infection to third parties by reason of continued or unrestricted employment or enrollment.

Persons who know, or who have reason to believe, they are infected with a communicable disease or communicable condition have an ethical and legal obligation to conduct themselves in accordance with such knowledge in order to protect themselves and others.

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Student Conduct Policy

Students are expected to conduct themselves as mature and responsible individuals at all times, showing high regard and respect for the rights, privileges and property of others, including college facilities and property. Student behavior is subject to federal, state and local laws.

Students are expected to perform honest academic work and follow established College policies and procedures.

Violation of any College regulations or applicable federal, state or local statutes may result in administrative action up to and including suspension or expulsion. Information on the Student Code of Conduct Procedures may be found in the Student Handbook.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

It is the policy of Mayland Community College that sexual harassment in any form is not tolerated at the institution. The College does not condone the sexual harassment of its students, faculty or staff. All students found in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion from the College.

Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s academic performance; or
2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic decisions affecting such individual; or
3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment.
   
   These actions may include persistent comments on a student’s or employee’s sexual preferences or the display of obscene or sexually oriented photographs or drawings.

Sexual harassment does not include personal compliments welcomed by the recipient or social interaction or relationships freely entered into by students, prospective students or employees.

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Student Grievance Policy

A student grievance is any matter of concern or dissatisfaction within the control of the College, except the content of college policies.

Mayland Community College provides a just process for the presentation, consideration and disposition of student grievances. The purpose of this policy is to assure all students that their grievances will be answered quickly and decided fairly without threat of reprisal, while providing for the orderly resolution of student grievances. If the grievance is concerned with suspension or expulsion, the student who requests the hearing will be allowed to remain in class until the grievance process is complete, unless, in the opinion of the Vice President of Student Development, he/she poses a threat of danger or disruption to persons or groups within the College.

In all cases of student grievances, the Board of Trustees of Mayland Community College shall serve as the final arbiter of appeals that may be made by the student(s) concerned.

Information on the procedure a student follows to file a grievance may be obtained by consulting the Student Handbook or contacting Student Development .

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Inclement Weather Policy

Access the Inclement Weather Policy and Class Delay Schedule here.

Mayland Community College and the Phillips-Gwaltney Child Development Center will close when prevailing weather conditions are such that travel is deemed to be hazardous. This procedure has been developed to facilitate the communication of information regarding College operations during such periods.

The decision to postpone or cancel any activity at Mayland will be made jointly by the President and the Administrative Council. The decision will be made and communicated as quickly as possible. However, the unpredictable nature of mountain weather may require that changes in schedule be made quickly and on short notice.

In all periods of inclement weather, students, faculty, and staff are reminded to use good judgment when making travel decisions. Life and safety are to be the primary considerations. While individuals are expected to give due consideration to their responsibilities for attendance, the College recognizes and expects that adults must ultimately make their own decisions about attendance and accept the responsibility for them.

Depending on weather conditions prevailing in the majority of the College service area, the following options will be employed relative to College operations:

• Option A: Operate on a regular schedule with no delay.
• Option B: Operate on a delayed schedule, with staff reporting at 10:00 a.m. and classes for students beginning at 10:00 am.
• Option C: Classes are canceled. Personnel report at 10:00 a.m.
• Option D: The College is closed for students, and personnel at all locations.

Mayland Community College recognizes its obligation to deliver the instructional services for which its students have paid tuition and fees. Therefore, the College makes a good-faith effort to make up all classes missed due to inclement weather. Adjustments in the College calendar for days missed may be made during or at the end of the academic term.

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