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The following policies have been developed to ensure Laurel Ridge is operating consistent with our mission to provide a positive, caring and dynamic learning environment that inspires student success, values diversity and promotes community vitality.

This Laurel Ridge Policies webpage contains the most current approved version of all College policies, with links to applicable procedures and forms. These documents constitute the only official College-wide policies. This webpage will be updated as additional policies are approved.

General Policies

VCCS # Policy # Policy Name Effective Date Revised Date Link Related Procedure Procedure Link Form Links
100 Policy Development and Shared Governance September 2025
101 College Mission Statement Review February 2007 January 2023
102 College Substantive Change February 2008 April 2023
105 Alcohol and Drugs February 2011 June 2025
20001-6 106 Indoor Clean Air (formerly Smoking) February 2007 January 2023
110 College Board February 2008 April 2023
111 College Board Reserve February 2011 June 2025
112 College Board Electronic Meetings May 2019 July 2025
120 Expressive Activity February 2007 November 2025
121 Children on Campus February 2008 June 2025
21003 122 Animals on Campus February 2011 June 2025
123 Food and Beverage August 2008
124 Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) May 2019 July 2025
131 Communications November 2025
131 Communications – Publication June 1905 August 2007
131 Communications – Advertising February 2008 February 2008
131 Communications – Web Update November 2008 October 2016
131 Communications – Posting April 2008 May 2014

Academic Policies

VCCS # Policy # Policy Name Effective Date Revised Date Link Related Procedure Procedure Link Form Links
201 Grades March 2022
202 Academic Honesty April 2022 May 2023
204 Academic Calendar April 2009 November 2016
205 Distance Education August 2012 April 2022
206 Credit Hour March 2022
207 Credit for Prior Learning January 2010 November 2025
210 Faculty Student Engagement Hours August 2012 April 2023
211 Coordination of Academic Units by Faculty Leads March 2022 Procedures for Coordination of Academic Units by Faculty Leads
212 Approval of Academic Studies and Research Projects May 2007 October 2023
213 Learning Resources Center Collection Development April 2005 May 2025 Procedures for LRC Collection Development

Administrative Policies

VCCS # Policy # Policy Name Effective Date Revised Date Link Related Procedure Procedure Link Form Links
310 Small Purchase Charge Card May 2010 March 2025
311 Sponsored Programs and Grants Management January 2017 May 2023
312 Business Meal Request November 2024 August 2025
313 Access Control January 2011 November 2025
314 Indirect Cost Reimbursement January 2017
315 Internal Controls January 2017 June 2025
316 Records Management March 2010
317 State Vehicle April 2003 January 2017
318 Facilities Naming April 2008 August 2022
319 Facility Use February 2009 July 2015
330 IT Security February 2009 November 2025
331 Remote Network Access February 2006
332 Technology Purchasing November 2024 November 2024
333 IT Equipment Lifecycle Replacement September 2025
334 Data Governance (Pending)
341 Parking Rules Regulations and Fines January 2011 March 2025
342 Threat Assessment January 2010 July 2023
343 Weapons November 2025

Human Resources Policies

VCCS # Policy # Policy Name Effective Date Revised Date Link Related Procedure Procedure Link Form Links Comments
401 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) January 2025 November 2024
402 Lactation May 2021 November 2025
410 Categories and Types of Employment June 2025
411 Recruitment and Hiring Policy for Full and Part-time Employees May 2019
412 Background Screening March 2006 February 2017
420 Professional Development November 2004 March 2024 Professional Development SOP
421 Educational Assistance and Continuous Learning Program September 2005 June 2025
422 Evaluation of Faculty for Multi-Year Appointment April 2022 June 2025 Evaluation of Faculty for Multi-Year Appointment Procedures
423 Evaluation of Administrative Faculty February 2006 June 2025
425 Voluntary Inter-Campus Faculty Transfer May 2019 June 2025
426 Voluntary Inter-Campus Classified Staff Transfer April 2022 June 2025
427 Classified Staff Emeritus Selection April 2022 March 2024
428 Professor Emeritus Selection June 2024
429 Accommodation of Individuals with Disabilities May 2019 June 2025
430 Alternate Work Arrangements January 2010 February 2017
431 Return to Work August 2001 February 2017
432 Employee Rewards Program April 2006 February 2017
433 Employee Alcohol and Drug May 2019 June 2025

Student Policies

To support a positive, caring, and dynamic learning environment, the college has established a set of key policies that all students are expected to follow. These policies cover areas such as academic integrity, conduct, use of campus resources, and more. Students are also responsible for reviewing and understanding all information outlined in the official Student Handbook, which contains additional details and requirements.

VCCS # Policy # Policy Name Effective Date Revised Date Link Related Procedure Procedure Link Form Links
6.5.0.1 500 Student Complaints August 2005 June 2025
501 Class Attendance and Administrative Deletion August 2008 June 2025
503 Recruitment of Service Members June 2024
504 Registered Sex Offender November 2008 November 2025
510 Tuition Refund Appeal for Exceptional Cases July 2015 June 2025
511 Delayed Payment of GI Bill June 2020 June 2025
4.3.2.3 512 Refunds, Credits and Reinstatement as a Result of Military Service June 2020 June 2025
4.3.2.5 513 Return of Unearned Department of Defense Tuition Assistance June 2020
6.5.3 514 Student Alcohol and Drug August 2005
515 Student Code of Conduct August 2008 April 2025