Here is a selection of various policy related statements and explanations developed to complement the official board rule policies adopted by the District Board of Trustees and the website pages that reference them.

Additional policy information can be found in the College Catalog and Student Handbook.

General

  • Acceptable Use of College Technology Resources

    Faculty, staff and students should be aware that they are subject to the college’s acceptable use policy whenever using any college technology resources including the network, hardware, software, and peripherals such as printers and scanners. The policy is detailed in Internal Management Memorandum…

  • Affirmative Action

    Pasco-Hernando State College subscribes to and endorses equal employment and educational opportunity. Its policies and practices will ensure non-discriminatory treatment of all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, disabling condition,…

  • Foster Care and Homelessness Support

    Foster Care and Homelessness Pasco-Hernando State College takes great pride in its dedicated Foster Care and Homelessness Liaisons. These compassionate and highly skilled individuals are a beacon of support and guidance for students facing unique challenges. With their vast knowledge, approachable…

  • Money-Back Guarantee Program

    Money-Back Guarantee Program The Money-Back Guarantee is a tuition refund program under Section 1011.803, Florida Statutes for students who complete eligible workforce education programs and are not employed within six months after successful completion of the program. Eligible Programs Pasco-…

  • PHSC Social Media Best Practices

    PHSC encourages the use of social networks by our faculty, staff, and student clubs and organizations. The Office of Marketing and Communications, in cooperation with Institutional Technology, has established the following guidelines relating to social media accounts that represent the college and/…

  • Website Disclaimer

    The owners of external websites that are linked from the PHSC website are responsible for their content, including their links to other sites on the World Wide Web. PHSC has not necessarily reviewed these sites and assumes no responsibility for the content, nor do these links imply endorsement of…

  • Website Use

    PHSC encourages the use of this site and other PHSC sites, regardless of domain address, as a way to share information and knowledge in support of the college’s mission. Site content is subject to change without notice. While most sites are publicly accessible, certain services and information…

Accessibility

  • Accessibility Compliance

    Pasco-Hernando State College is committed to ensuring that its websites, learning management platform, online and e-learning environment is accessible to all stakeholders with disabilities, particularly those with visual, hearing and manual impairments or who otherwise require the use of assistive…

  • EOE-ADA Compliance

    PHSC subscribes to and endorses equal employment and educational opportunity. Its policies and practices will assure nondiscriminatory treatment of all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, disabling condition, ethnicity, pregnancy, or any…

  • Pregnancy Accommodation

    Pregnancy/Parenting Accommodation under Title IX Pursuant to District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Rule 6Hx19-2.07 Equal Access-Equal Opportunity, the College established policy to ensure students who are pregnant or have recently given birth receive appropriate academic opportunities, support…

  • Reporting Sexual Misconduct

    Understanding Title IX Reporting Individuals seeking to report sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking may notify the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Safety and Security, or both. No person filing a complaint in good faith under…

  • Title IX

    Notice of Non Discrimination under Title IX Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in,…

Privacy

  • Email Policy

    Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

  • Social Security Number Collection and Usage

    In compliance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), this document serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection and usage of your Social Security number (SSN). Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) collects and uses your SSN only for the following purposes in performance of the College’s duties…

Grievance

  • Out of State Distance Education Students

    Out of state distance education students who wish to file a complaint must first go through the institutional and state complaint procedures. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome, complaints (except for those regarding grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two…

  • Student and Public Complaints

    All written complaints will be accepted and investigated. All written complaints will be responded to as long as the complaint contains the complainant's name and contact information. Complaints regarding the application of process, alleged mistreatment, policy violations and similar events should…