1.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Student Rights and Responsibilities Bulletin is
edited and published on an annual basis. This
publication includes rules and regulations
designed to protect the rights of students who
attend Amarillo College. The current edition of
this bulletin is available at the following location:
http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=329
Paper copies of this publication are also available
upon request at any Assistance Center counter.
Questions regarding student policies should be
directed to Robert Austin,Vice President of
Student Affairs, at 371-5024 or
rcaustin@actx.edu.

2.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The following important topics are
addressed in the Student Rights and
Responsibilities document:
◦ Student Academic Grievance Policy
◦ Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)
◦ Student Code of Conduct

3.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Grievances
A student who has a grievance concerning
an academic course in which he or she is
enrolled should be directed to appeal in the
following order:
1.Instructor
2.Department Chair/Program Director
3.Division Chair
4.Vice President/Dean of Instruction
5.College President

4.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)
All student records are protected by Federal
Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
and may not be released to a third party
(including parents and law enforcement officers)
without express written consent from the
student. Questions should be directed to Diane
Brice, AC Registrar, at 371-5028.

5.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Conduct
A Student Behavior Alert Form is available on the
AC website and may be used anytime a faculty
member has a concern regarding a student's
behavior. This web-form may be used for simple
documentation of a concern or as a request for
action. Once completed, the form submits directly
to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The
Behavior Alert Form can be found in the "Forms
and Policies" section of the Amarillo College
website.

6.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Conduct Continued
Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from its
students. Students are expected to comply with the law,
respect proper constitutional authority, and obey College
policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is
defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best
interest of a fellow student or students, the faculty or staff,
the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing
to perform according to established standards may be
subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules and
regulations apply to students attending College activities
whether the activity takes place on or off campus.

7.
Thank you for taking the time to review this
important information. I invite you to contact
me directly if you have any questions or
concerns related to the topics I have addressed
here.
All the best,
Robert Austin
Vice President of Student Affairs
Amarillo College
rcaustin@actx.edu
806-371-5024