Legal Notices

Morgan Community College complies with the Drug-Free School and Communities Act (CFR Part 86) that requires institutions of Higher Education to conduct a biennial review of their Alcohol and Other Drug programs and policies (EDBAR Part 86).

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Annual Security Report

ADA Coordinator
Janell Sutter
(970) 542-3150
[email protected]

Morgan Community College (MCC) and CCCS System Procedures (SP) 19-60 details the reporting requirements, process by which investigations are conducted depending on the type of case, definitions of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct, MCC’s responsibility in the processes, the rights of involved parties, and procedures for live hearings in cases involving sexual misconduct allegations arising from conduct within the United States.

To report an incident of sexual misconduct, please contact an MCC staff member or submit it electronically via the MCC Incident Report.

In case of an emergency please call 911.

See our Drug Free Schools Information

In accordance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) of 2003, Morgan Community College adheres to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Red Flag Rule (A Red Flag is any pattern, practice, or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft.), which implements Section 114 of the FACTA and to the Colorado Community College System’s Identity Theft Prevention and Detection Program, which is intended to prevent, detect and mitigate identity theft in connection with establishing new covered accounts or an existing covered account held by the Colorado Community College System (System or CCCS) or one of its thirteen (13) community colleges, and to provide for continued administration of the Program.

If a transaction is deemed fraudulent, appropriate action will occur. Action may include, but is not limited to, cancelling of the transaction, notifying and cooperating with law enforcement, reporting to the Office of the Vice President of Student Services, and notifying the affected parties. For more information on FACTA, Red Flag Rules, and Identity Theft Consumer Information, please see the links provided below or you may contact Student Records.

Federal Trade Commission Statute
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/fcra-may2023-508.pdf

Red Flag Rules
http://business.ftc.gov/privacy-and-security/red-flags-rule

Identity Theft Consumer Information
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft

MCC complies fully with FERPA, which is designed to protect the privacy of student educational records and to insure the rights of students to examine their records. More information on FERPA is available online or in the Student Services Office.

Financial aid information is available for students and prospective students from the Office of Financial Aid or your local MCC center.

Students at MCC are advised to review the following information BEFORE beginning a program that leads to professional licensure with the intent to be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:

• Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below.
• Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm how an MCC program facilitates those requirements.

Only a select few of MCC’s programs are formally approved for professional licensure. However, while a program may not be formally approved in states outside of Colorado, it may still meet all or a portion of the “educational” requirements for licensure in other states and territories. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to contact the licensing agency directly to find out if an MCC program will meet educational requirements in states other than Colorado.

Additionally, while progressing through any of these programs, MCC recommends that you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.

To learn more, please review the licensure information provided for the program of interest:

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

(Also visit the EMS Program page)

Emergency Medical Services Program is designed for Colorado licensure however out of state licensing may be available upon program completion.  Please contact the EMS Director at (970) 542-3242 for assistance. 

Graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.  Once Certified in the State of Colorado, a EMT can also practice in ID, WY, ND, SD, UT, CO, NE, KS, IA, MO, TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, TN, VA, WV, and IN in accordance with the EMS Compact.

Nursing

(Also visit the Nursing Program page)

Colorado participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) meaning Nurses can practice in other NLC states. The NUR program trains nursing students to obtain a Colorado State Nursing License. Once a graduate receives the Colorado State license they may then practice in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NC, ND, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

(Also visit the PTA Program page)

Students enrolling in or continuing education at Morgan Community College (MCC) should be aware that the Physical Therapist Assistant program (PTA) at MCC meets the requirements for licensure in Colorado. It is possible that the degree may also meet the requirements for licensure in states other than Colorado, however each state has their own requirements. Many states (including Colorado) are members of the PT compact, which permits the purchase of privileges for practice in other states. There may be additional requirements for practice such as passing a jurisprudence examination. It is strongly recommended that you contact the licensing entity in the state in which you are located or in which you plan to practice for guidance and licensure requirements.

Licensing information for all states can be found at https://www.fsbpt.org/Free-Resources/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information. PT compact information and a list of member states can be found at https://ptcompact.org.

MCC can guarantee that the requirements for PTA licensure in the state of Colorado are met with our program. Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure information is available at https://dpo.colorado.gov/PhysicalTherapy.

MCC has not determined if the Physical Therapist Assistant program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Radiologic Technology

(Also visit the Rad Tech Program page)

• Alabama – Does not license personnel.
• Alaska – Does not license personnel.
• Arizona – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Arkansas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• California – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. An additional California fluoroscopy exam is required to perform fluoro exams.
• Colorado – Fluoroscopy certificate only (on-line)
• Delaware – Delaware requires certification of radiologic technologists who are not state-licensed practitioners. The certification is issued by the Office of Radiation Control and is valid for a period of three years . The Authority on Radiation Protection, a public board, oversees the licensure of individuals administering ionizing radiation to human patients in Delaware. The regulation states that “No individual other than a Licensed Practitioner or Certified Radiation Technologist/Technician shall use a Source of Radiation on humans for diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research purposes”.
• District of Columbia – Does not license personnel.
• Florida – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. For license renewal, you must complete 12 hours of general continuing education credits and a Department of Health (DOH)-approved one-hour HIV/AIDS update course
• Georgia – Licenses equipment; does not license personnel. Regulations require six hours of radiation safety education.
• Hawaii – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Idaho – Does not license personnel. Radiation safety certificate (on-line)
• Illinois – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Technologists in Illinois must be accredited by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s Division of Nuclear Safety. The accreditation requirements include completion of an approved training program, passing an exam, and obtaining 24 hours of continuing education every two years
• Indiana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Iowa – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Kansas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Kansas requires licensing of radiologic technologists. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is responsible for issuing licenses to radiologic technologists in the state of Kansas. The board requires applicants to complete a qualifying educational program, pass a certification exam, apply for a license, and maintain their license. The continuing education requirements for licensed radiologic technologists in Kansas are a minimum of 12 CE credits in the 12-month period immediately preceding license expiration. The continuing education activity must be related to the licensee’s area of practice.
• Kentucky – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Kentucky requires licensing of radiologic technologists. The Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT) is responsible for issuing licenses to radiologic technologists.
• Louisiana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Requires licensing of radiologic technologists. According to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRT-BE), all radiologic technologists credentialed in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and fusion studies must be licensed to practice in the state. The LSRT-BE requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years to practice in Louisiana.
• Maine – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Massachusetts – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Michigan – Does not have licensing requirements for radiographers or those who work with X-ray equipment; however, anyone who works with mammography equipment must pass the ARRT exam or meet the standards of issuance for a certified technician through ARRT.
• Mississippi – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Missouri – Does not license personnel.
• Montana – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Nebraska – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Nevada – Does not have licensing requirements for radiographers or those who work with X-ray equipment; however, anyone who works with mammography equipment must pass the ARRT exam or meet the standards of issuance for a certified technician through ARRT.
• New Hampshire – Does not license personnel.
• New Jersey – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Technologist Education and Licensing Section (TELS) of the Bureau of X-Ray Compliance administers New Jersey’s educational and licensure program for radiologic technologists
• New Mexico – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• New York – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. An application with the Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection to become licensed as a radiologic technologist and pay the necessary fees.
• North Carolina – Does not license personnel.
• North Dakota – Does not license personnel.
• Ohio – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Oklahoma – Does not license personnel.
• Oregon – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) is responsible for licensing radiologic technologists in the state.
• Pennsylvania – Does not license personnel. Recommends ARRT certification.
• Rhode Island – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• South Carolina – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. Application for certification through the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• South Dakota – Does not license personnel. A person with 24 hours of training by a qualified instructor may perform X-rays. Dental radiographers must have at least 16 hours of training.
• Tennessee – The Tennessee Board of Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy is responsible for the licensure of radiologic technologists in the state. Completion of a board-approved 24-hour BD course, receive machine training from the manufacturer or a BD licensee trained by the manufacturer, pass the ARRT Limited Scope BD exam, and then apply for your license (read this FAQ print out for more information). In addition, radiographers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education credits every two years
• Texas – ARRT certification with state licensure fee. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) is responsible for regulating the practice of medical radiologic technology in the state of Texas.
• Utah – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Vermont – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Virginia – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Washington – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• West Virginia – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Wisconsin – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.
• Wyoming – ARRT certification with state licensure fee.

Morgan Community College (MCC) and the Colorado Community College (CCCS) Board Policy (BP) 19-60 provides that individuals affiliated with MCC shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”),_in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including admissions).

BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with MCC shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Title IX Coordinator:

Director of Human Resources
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3129
Office: Aspen 207
[email protected]

Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Gary Dukes
Vice President for Student Services
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3111
Office: Cottonwood 102A
[email protected]

You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Board Policy BP 10-20 Open Records Requests

System Procedure SP 10-20a Open Records Requests

Custodian of Records:
Tracy Schneider
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Morgan Community College
920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO  80701
[email protected]
(970) 542-3127 (work)
(970) 542-3115 (fax)

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Morgan Community College works cooperatively with higher education authorities in all states and other U.S. jurisdictions to ensure compliance with state authorization requirements that govern the offering of courses in those states, including complaint processes. Morgan Community College is a participating SARA institution; for more information on the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), please visit their website http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions.

Currently Morgan Community College has approval to offer courses in the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

California is not a member of NC-SARA. The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (CBPPE) regulates distance education offerings of private institutions to residents of California.  Since MCC is a public institution, MCC is exempt from approval by the CBPPE. Students residing in California who are pursuing degrees/certificates at MCC that will lead to a professional licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with the appropriate licensing agency in California to verify that the degree / certificate offered by MCC will meet any California licensing requirements, prior to starting the degree/certificate.

If you are not an on-campus student at Morgan Community College and plan to enroll in distance classes, please check the information provided above to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college to offer such classes or programs to you as a resident of that state.

If you reside in an “unauthorized” state and plan to take distance education classes, please note that we are not authorized or exempted to offer distance education classes or programs to you as a resident of an “unauthorized” state.

Student Complaint and Grievance Process:

If you are a Colorado resident attending a distance education program at a SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) institution in another state, you will need to begin the grievance process at the institution you attend. In the event that institutional processes do not result in a successful resolution of your complaint, the SARA Portal Agency of that state is responsible for final resolution.

If you have a complaint or grievance related to Morgan Community College, follow the steps outlined in MCC’s Student Rights and Responsibilities.

To file a complaint against a Colorado institution of higher education, please visit the Filing A Student Complaint website.

For student complaint information by state and agency, visit the State Portal Entity Contacts page.

The United States Department of Education recently passed new regulations requiring all institutions that receive Title IV federal financial aid to provide contact information in each state and U.S. territory where students may file a complaint.

Morgan Community College students who have a complaint should try to resolve the issues through contact with appropriate area: Student Services, Academic Services or Administrative Services; or through the MCC Student Complaint process.

Should a complaint not be resolved through the means mentioned above, below is a link to Morgan Community College’s regional accreditor. A complaint should be filed in the student’s state of residence. If you are residing outside of Colorado while attending Morgan Community College, in many cases you can file a complaint in the state where you are residing. The SAN website can provide you with state agencies that manage the student complaint process. Please note, Morgan Community College does not maintain the state and territory websites, and information may change without Morgan Community College’s knowledge.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
800.621.7440 or 312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462
https://www.hlcommission.org/Student-Resources/complaints.html

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008, institutions offering distance education courses must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting (https://www.hlcommission.org/) agency as well as provide a listing of the individual state agencies responsible for complaints regarding out-of-state distance education programs.

NC-SARA provides information for complaints regarding courses and programs subject to SARA Policy: state portal entity in the home state of the institution.

Current and prospective students and their families have a right to certain information that MCC is required by law to provide. The Students’ Right to Know report provides concise information on MCC policies and procedures, important contacts and websites, and  information about retention and graduation rates.

In accordance with Title I of Public Law 101-542, additional information about graduation rates is available on https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ or from the Office of Institutional Research; additional graduation data is also available at the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.

MCC fully supports and advocates that students and staff register to vote. Voter Registration forms are available in the MCC Student Services Office, or on the Colorado Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml.

Morgan Community College seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to a faculty or staff member, he or she must notify MCC’s Title IX Coordinator, about the basic facts of the incident (you may choose whether you or anyone involved is identified by name). For more information about your options at Morgan Community College, please go to Title IX.