Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble Bookstore operates a bookstore on campus for the convenience of faculty and students. The Bookstore inventory includes books, supplies, some clothing, snacks, and gift items. Depending upon availability, a variety of rental books are provided for some courses. Used books which currently are approved may be sold to the bookstore. Books which must be discontinued are not purchased by the bookstore except at wholesale price. The bookstore reserves the right to require a seller to prove ownership of books.
Job Placement & Career Guidance
Current available positions with community employers is maintained in the Department of Business and Technology office( MMED 147). The list is posted on the college website. Office personnel will assist with computer searches of on-line job banks and job search techniques.
The Human Resources Office provides assistance to students seeking part-time positions on campus.
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association serves as the representative voice of students. The SGA President, Vice President, Secretary / Treasurer and five Representatives are elected by the student body. Each student organization officially recognized by the College is allowed to send one senator to Senate meetings.
The organization co-sponsors a number of events on campus.
Each student officer has a one year term. Any student in good standing with a 2.5 or better grade point average may run for an SGA officer position. Students become involved with various standing and appointed committees. Students also become involved with programs and activities sponsored by the SGA.
The Judicial Arm of the SGA consists of the Supreme Court / Student Traffic Court. As a Supreme Court they may rule on cases involving student conduct and other cases as may be assigned. As a Student Traffic Court, this body will hear appeals concerning parking and traffic citations.
Office of Disability Services
Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must notify the Office of Disability Services Coordinator at least two weeks before classes begin for the semester in which they will be enrolled. The Office of Disability Services serves individuals who have one or more disabilities; individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children; individuals preparing for non-traditional training and employment; single parents, including single pregnant women; displaced homemakers; and individuals who encounter other barriers to educational achievement, including those with limited English proficiency and academic disadvantage.
The coordinator ensures that individuals who are members of a special population or have a documented disability receive adequate services that are supplemental to basic student services offered by the College. Services include curriculum modification; equipment and / or classroom modification; supportive personnel, such as tutors, note takers, and / or interpreters; instructional aids and devices; childcare; remedial instruction; career guidance; and other services to ensure the student’ s full participation in the educational programs.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook includes a Student Conduct Code, as well as other important information. It is the student’ s responsibility to be knowledgeable of established college policies and procedures that are contained in the Student Handbook and to comply with them. Copies of the handbook are available upon request on the third floor of the Student Center. The handbook also is posted on the college
website:( www. lamarpa. edu).
Student Identification Card( ID)
Students registered for classes at Lamar State College Port Arthur must purchase a Student Identification Card( ID).
The Student Identification Card must be carried by the student when on the LSCPA campus. The ID is required to allow LSCPA students to use campus facilities and events such as athletic events, artist series, plays, recitals, musicals, readings and lectures. The card also serves as a library card and required to use the computer labs.
Lost Student Identification Cards must be reported to Student Services and replaced. If a student is unable to produce a current Student Identification Card, they may be required to leave the campus.
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