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Student Rights & Responsibilities

Oregon Tech expects all members of the campus community (faculty, staff and students) to strive to foster academic excellence and integrity, both in and out of the classroom. Within this community, students are entitled to certain rights and are expected to uphold certain responsibilities.  Students are responsible for adherence to all University policies.
 
Official university policies and procedures can be viewed through the links on this page. 

Specifically, students have the right to:

  1. Participate in the institution’s activities without being discriminated against based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. 
  2. Participate in the formulation of policies and regulations directly affecting students through membership on applicable committees as determined by the appropriate institutional authority. 
  3. Pursue educational, recreational, social, cultural, and residential activities in an atmosphere that challenges and promotes intellectual and personal growth. 
  4. Receive fair and impartial academic evaluations.
  5. Access faculty, student services, administrative offices and facilities available on campus. 
  6. Receive accurate and timely information regarding academic policies, graduation requirements, and individual course objectives and requirements. 
  7. Have confidential personal and academic records maintained in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and applicable Administrative Rules. 
  8. Experience fair and impartial treatment in all instances of conduct and academic discipline, including procedures that ensure all students are afforded their right to due process.  
  9. Freedom of Speech – the institution recognizes the rights of students to engage in discussion, to exchange thoughts and opinions, and to speak, write, or publish freely on any subject, in accordance with the guarantees of Federal and/or State constitutions. Students are free to organize and join associations to promote interests held in common with other students without the interference of the University, and to engage in peaceful and orderly protest, demonstration, and picketing on institution-owned property provided such behavior does not infringe on the rights of others and does not disrupt functions of the institution, as set forth in Oregon Tech’s Campus Speech Activities, OIT 30-002.
  10. A campus environment characterized by safety and order. 

Specifically, students have the following responsibilities:

  1. To actively participate in the learning process by attending class (in its entirety) regularly. Active participants in education ask questions, seek and use resources, and read and respond to communication. 
  2. Become knowledgeable of academic requirements and expectations. 
  3. Practice civility in class. Maintain conduct that contributes to a learning atmosphere in which the rights, dignity, and worth of every individual in the University community are respected. 
  4. Respect the rights of others to hold various points of view, and resolve conflicts, disputes, and differences through participation and thoughtful discussion. 
  5. Balance responsibilities and obligations to family and work with responsibilities for education quality, particularly in time management. 
  6. Follow institutional procedures, including notifying the University of any changes in contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address. 
  7. Be aware of and follow the Student Code of Conduct and other institutional policies, including the Academic Integrity Procedures, and the acceptable use policies for the campus information technology network. 
  8. Hold one another accountable for behavior, taking responsibility for one’s own behavior and that of guests. 
  9. Maintain physical and emotional health – seek appropriate assistance when necessary – so that students’ well-being and lives are not in danger, and students can be effective learners. 
  10. Approach this educational opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude, recognizing all community members have much to learn and experience. 
  11. Utilize resources, including libraries, computers, recreational facilities, classrooms, residence halls, faculty, and staff, while taking responsibility to treat all campus resources – people and property alike – with respect and integrity.
  12. Comply with institutional rules and regulations, and local, state, and federal laws. 
  13. Be knowledgeable of how lifestyle choices affect academic success and personal growth. 
  14. Be positive contributors to the institution and their local and surrounding communities. 

Campus & Community Resources


 

Oregon Tech Basics

Basic Needs, Emergency Financial Assistance

Oregon Tech offers resources and staff to get students connected with local community-based support services in order to meet their basic needs with regards to financial instability, food-insecurity, housing needs locally, learning about navigating and applying to local, state, and federal need programs towards personal enrichment and student success. Campus-based programs for ALL students to benefit from include: Bird Feeder student food pantry, Owl Feathers Exchange clothing closet, and Book Depot textbook recycling program.

For More Information Contact: 

Basic Needs Navigation

Oregon Tech provides students access to FREE food (for immediate consumption & emergency groceries). This resource is maintained by financial contributions & donations of nonperishable food items.

  • Klamath Falls: College Union, 1st Floor
  • Portland-Metro: 2nd Floor
For More Information Contact: 

Basic Needs Navigation

For More Information Contact: 

Basic Needs Navigation

Oregon Tech offers resources and staff to get students connected with local community-based support services in order to meet their basic needs with regards to financial instability, food-insecurity, housing needs locally, learning about navigating and applying to local, state, and federal need programs towards personal enrichment and student success. 

For More Information Contact: 

Basic Needs Navigation

Crisis Resources

Portland-Metro Crisis Resources

  • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and your safety is at risk, call 9-1-1 immediately or go directly to your local emergency room. If experiencing a non-life threatening mental health crisis, please reference the following information. During daytime hours Monday – Friday, call the Integrated Student Health Center in Klamath Falls at 541-885-1800. If outside of normal office hours, please call the Clackamas County crisis line at 503-655-8585 or go to the Clackamas County Urgent Mental Health Walk-In Clinic. All Oregon Tech students may access the following national crisis line services 24 hours a day: Text-based support at crisistextline.org; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8. Students may also access the Ulifeline website, which is dedicated to supporting college students who need help and reducing the risk of suicide among college students.