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Student Handbook
Student Handbook: Table of Contents
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Student Handbook
Governance, Accreditation, and Approvals
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Readmission for Nursing Students
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Grading & Progress Policies
Academic and Readmission Policy
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Student Grading and Progress for Nursing & Truck Driving
Worker Characteristic Grading (Work Ethics Program)
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Classroom and Shop Maintenance
Utilization of Physical Facilities
Responsibility for Tools, Equipment, and Property
Course Activities
Dress Policy
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Program Transfer Policy
Transfer from One Tennessee College of Applied Technology to Another Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Transfer of Student Records from Other Institutions
Articulation
Involuntary Withdrawal Policy (Automatic)
Health and Accident Policy
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Student Conduct/Student Life
Student Accountability/Conduct
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Tennessee Board of Regents Senior Staff & Board Members
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