Student Code of Conduct & Principles of Community

Students of Manhattan Area Technical College are entitled to an environment that is conducive to learning and individual growth. To this end, students enrolled at Manhattan Tech assume a citizen’s responsibility to abide by federal, state, and local laws. Violations of statutory laws or of Manhattan Area Technical College’s regulations, policies and rules may lead to disciplinary actions by the College. These regulations do not deny any previously guaranteed rights and privileges but ensure a pleasant educational environment for all Manhattan Tech students.

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Principles of Community

Manhattan Area Technical College is committed to providing a safe, equitable, and productive learning and working environment. All students, employees, and visitors will be treated fairly and with respect, irrespective of their gender, race, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, genetic information, parental status, military status, or veteran status.

In accordance with this philosophy, MATC has developed Principles of Community that affirms the college's commitment to maintaining a respectful environment for all dedicated to teaching and learning. These principles are:

Manhattan Area Technical College is an environment dedicated to the teaching and learning of professional and technical skills in an increasingly
diverse and ever-changing environment. MATC is a place where all people, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, marital or family status, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, and military or veteran status may learn a living. Students, staff, faculty, and
administration seeks to empower all persons to contribute to their families, communities, and societies. In the spirit of creating and maintaining a professional and respectful space for all who come here to learn and teach, we—students, staff, faculty, and administration—acknowledge the following:

• We come to MATC with different experiences, expectations, values, and practices;
• Some of our differences are visible, others are not;
• Our differences may create misunderstandings, fears, and hurt feelings;
• We must work together to create mutual understanding;
• We strive to overcome the negative consequences of our differences;
• We seek to celebrate our shared humanity and shared goals;
• We accept responsibility for creating a learning/work environment where our differences are valued and mutually accepted;
• We agree to respect everyone’s right to have and to share personal beliefs and opinions without fear of public condemnation;
• We agree to reject prejudice, discrimination, and intolerance in the MATC community.