Emergencies

Emergencies while it almost impossible to list all potential emergency situations and appropriate actions to take, some guidelines are set forth as follows. Most appropriate actions would center on the use of good common sense. If an emergency involves a district vehicle, then the major oil company credit card provided can be used to remedy such situations as blown tires, dead headlights, broken hoses, etc. Before major repair work, contact must first be made with the district office of public safety (210) 225-3415 during normal working hours/days, or the district office of public safety (210) 222-0911 during other than normal working hours/days or if the district motor pool can’t be reached.

In case of minor accident, the situation should be handled as if it were your own vehicle by contacting the appropriate police agency and obtaining a copy of the report. If a major accident occurs, which renders the vehicle incapacitated, then report the accident as above, and then call the district motor pool or the office of public safety. In case of injuries due to a vehicle accident, medical attention should be obtained and the college listed as the agency responsible for payment. Appropriate college officials to include the college nurse must be notified upon return. Such an accident may be covered by insurance purchased by the student at registration.

Posting Guidelines

All banners, posters and flyers must be submitted to the Office of Student Life for approval. The Office of Student Activities has bulletin boards for general posting throughout the campus. General posting is limited to those areas. Posters and flyers not approved by the Student Activities Office will be removed.

- The College allows the distribution of leaflets, flyers, announcements, magazines, or other such materials so long as normal College activities are not disrupted.
- The College will not allow the distribution of material that is obscene; libelous; or seeks to incite hostility or violence of a particular ethnic, religious, or racial group. Materials that is merely offensive or unpopular or that stimulates controversy shall not be restricted or forbidden.
- No printed material will be affixed to doors leading outside the building without the permission of the President’s Office. Any item placed on a glass door without the President’s Office approval stamp will be removed.
- The Office of Student Life reserves the right to limit the amount and content of materials posted on campus bulletin boards.

Due Process

Campus recognition and sponsorship are privileges granted by Palo Alto College to student organizations. Similarly, the college can withdraw said privileges. An organization found guilty of violating district or campus policies may be placed on probation, lose privileges, or have its charter/eligibility revoked by the college.

When a student organization is charged with a violation of district or campus policies, the Director of Student Life will investigate the charges. Upon completion of the investigation, the Associate Director will be responsible for making a judgment as to the responsibility of the organization and determining the sanctions. Appeals of the decisions may be addressed, in writing within 10 days of the decision, to the Director of Student Activities.