The instructor in the classroom and in conference will encourage free discussion, inquiry, and expression. A
student’s performance should be evaluated solely on an educational basis, not on opinion or conduct in matters
unrelated to academic standards.
- Protection of Freedom of Expression. A student will be free to take reasonable exception to the data
or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are
responsible for learning the content of any course of study, for which they are enrolled, as required by
the instructor.
- Protection against improper educational evaluation. A student will have protection through orderly
procedures against prejudices or capricious educational evaluation. At the same time, they are
responsible for maintaining standards of educational performances established for each course in which
they are enrolled.
- Protection against improper disclosure. Information about a student’s views, beliefs, and political
associations, which instructors, counselors, and advisor may acquire through their work with a student,
should be considered confidential. Protection against improper disclosure is a serious professional
obligation. Judgments of ability and character may be provided under appropriate circumstances;
normally with student knowledge and consent.
Institutional Authority and Civil Penalties
Student activities may, upon occasion, result in violation of law. In such cases, College officials should be
prepared to apprise students of sources of legal counsel and may offer other assistance. If students violate the
law, they may incur penalties prescribed by civil authorities, but College authority will never be used merely to
duplicate the function of general laws. Only where the College’s interests as an educational community are
distinct and clearly involved, should the special authority of the College be asserted. If a student violates
College regulations in the course of an off campus activity, such as one relating to class assignment, the student
will be subject to penalty no greater than would normally be imposed by law. College action should be
independent of community pressure.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Campus Security Policy
This information is being provided to students because of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s commitment
to safety and security on all three campuses and in response to the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of
1990.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is committed to maintaining a campus environment that enhances and
supports student learning and achievement. The NWTC District Board, Administration, and staff recognize the
importance of a safe and drug free campus. The use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs interferes with a
person’s ability to learn and develop in the college environment. The Wisconsin Legislature and the U.S.
Congress passed laws requiring colleges and universities to provide all students and staff with detailed written
information about these issues, including relevant state and federal laws and sanctions. The intent of the law is
to ensure that students have complete information about the extent of any problem, the risks involved, the legal
standards that have been adopted, and the offices and agencies in the community to which a student may turn for
help.
Security and Access to Campus Facilities
The College maintains a commitment to campus security and safety. Exterior lighting in the parking lots,
pedestrian walkways, and the exterior of buildings is on from dusk to dawn to illuminate these areas.
The College provides exterior emergency/assistance phones in the primary public parking lots at the Green Bay,
Marinette, and Sturgeon Bay campuses. On the Green Bay campus, phones are located in lots A, C, D, E, F, and
G. Each phone with the push of a button, allows quick contact to 911 emergency response as well as the ability
to make non-emergency calls to campus security for assistance. When the phone is used, the security camera in
the specific area is activated and focuses on to the area where the call is being made providing an additional
security enhancement.
The campus buildings are patrolled by College Security and Facilities staff. All exterior doors are locked from
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the week. Campus is open on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. (unless a class is specifically scheduled outside of these hours). Campus is closed for holidays and all
buildings are locked with only authorized staff allowed entry.