ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Bismarck State College makes available or distributes the following information to all students, employees, prospective students, and prospective employees in compliance with federal regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Education.

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The purpose of the report is to inform the campus of campus crime prevention programs, crime reporting procedures and a three-year statistical history of criminal activity on campus. A copy of the Campus Security Report is published and updated annually. A printed copy is available upon request from the Office of Institutional Research, Bismarck State College, P.O. Box 5587, Bismarck, ND 58506-5587.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AND SCHOOL
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the college policy regarding alcohol and other drug use, including unlawful drug use or abuse in the workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D), and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101- 226). A copy of the Drug Free Workplace information is distributed annually in the Faculty and Staff Handbooks. Single copies of the policy may be obtained from the Personnel Office.
In regards to alcohol and other drugs, all students and employees must be notified annually of the following: standards of conduct, legal sanctions and penalties, statements of health risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse, programs or available treatment options, and disciplinary sanctions for violations of the standards of conduct.

EQUITY IN ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT
The purpose of this policy is to disclose athletic participation rates and financial data related to athletics. The report is available from the Athletic Department or Registrar's Office.

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The purpose of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act is to afford certain rights to students concerning their education records. The primary rights afforded are the right to inspect and review education records, the right to seek to have the records corrected, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of information from records. The FERPA policy is included in the BSC catalog. Additional information is available from the Student Records Office.

FINANCIAL AID
The purpose of financial aid is to assist students with college related expenses. Financial aid and scholarship information is available at the Financial Aid office. Information concerning financial aid refund and repayment policies is available from the Financial Aid and Student Finance offices.

STUDENTS RIGHT TO KNOW
The purpose of this information is to disclose annual student completion, graduation, or transfer rates, including rates for student athletes. The report is available at Registrar's Office.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Bismarck State College is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment practices, education programs or other related activities. Inquiries concerning compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination and Employment Act may be referred to Rita Lindgren, Director of Human Resources, Bismarck State College, Office Annex, 1309 Schafer St., Bismarck, ND 58501 (701) 224-5427, or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, TELEPHONE (816)-268-0550, FAX (816)-823-1404, TDD 1-800-437- 0833, E-mail: ocr.KansasCity@ed.gov, Web site: http://www.ed.gov/ocr/.

ND STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY POLICY
All Bismarck State College faculty members are required to be proficient in the English language, meaning they must be able to speak and write English clearly. Any student who has difficulty communicating with a faculty member because of that faculty member's inability to speak or write English clearly has recourse through the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s Communication Proficiency Policy. Students may contact the faculty member's department chairperson or the BSC Human Resources office to discuss the student’s concerns or to file a complaint.