Introduction
Welcome to Century College! The Student Handbook has been designed to provide information on what every Wood Duck needs to know at Century. The handbook covers various activities, rules, regulations, and policies that have direct impact on students at Century.
Mission Statement
Century College inspires, prepares, and empowers students to succeed in a changing world.
This means:
- We inspire students to learn and to develop as whole people: intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- We inspire students to continue learning throughout life
- We prepare and empower students to be successful by helping them develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to enter or progress within the work force or to transfer to a four-year institution, and to adapt and thrive in our increasingly diverse and ever-changing world.
Values
The Century College community values:
- inspiring learning
- broadening perspectives
- pursuing excellence
- responding to community needs
- achieving goals
- transforming lives
- celebrating achievement
Getting Connected
Century College has 29 student organizations that include special-interest clubs, cultural organizations, and program specific student groups. There is a place for every student to get involved, explore interest, build community, and learn.
The Student Senate is the student government for Century College. The purpose of the Senate is to work to improve the quality of education and campus life for students at Century College. For more information call 651.444.2180 or visit the Student Senate webpage.
Ducks Leadership
Ducks Leadership provides experiential learning and leadership development through the Leadership Institute
Staying Connected
The Wood Duck Weekly is a digital student newsletter that highlights student life activities, services, and important announcements.
The Red Pine Review is a student-run newspaper that is published twice per semester, covering news and stories relevant to the Century College community. To learn more, please contact: Justin Allen, Mike Alberti & Glenda Reed.
The Century College app is the ultimate student resource to help you stay connected and make the most of your time at Century College. You can check class schedules, class assignment due dates, view campus events (on-campus and virtual), connect with classmates, and engage with peers.
Your Century College email is the official form of communication on campus. It is important that you activate and regularly check your college-provided student email account, so you can receive up-to-date information from the College, and communicate with instructors/staff.
Century College Text messages are a great way to stay up to date with real-time text alerts about event deadlines and key campus announcements. Students are opted into this service when they enroll, with an option to opt out.
STUDENT LIFE SPACES
Student Life Club Center
The Student Life Club Center is located on the West Campus; room 1210. The Student Life Club Center supports student activities, student leadership development, and student organization events. Students are welcome to drop in, share ideas, and explore ways to enhance student life on campus.
The Connection
The Connection is a “one-stop-shop” for equipment rental, discounted tickets, snacks and much more. Stop by and take advantage of the many benefits and services available to Century College students and employees!
- West Campus Connection: Located in the student center (The Nest), room W1205. This location includes the Game Room.
- East Campus Connection: Located in the Kopp Technology Center, room E1705.
Game Room
Located in room 1205 on west campus, the Game Room is a great place to unwind and enjoy recreational game activities. Table tennis and televisions are available for students’ enjoyment. Tournaments in various activities are also conducted each semester. The Game Room is also a great place to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, watch television, meet old friends, and make new friends.
Athletics, Intramurals, and Outdoor Recreation
At Century College you can participate in Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) athletics, intramural sports, and outdoor recreation activities. Click on the links below for more information on these opportunities.
Athletics
Club Sports
Intramural Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Fine Arts
All students are welcome to participate in the Fine and Performing Arts program. Students have the choice of earning credit for participation or joining without credit. For more information on the activities below click HERE.
Century Concert Band
Century College Choir
Century Chamber Orchestra
Theatre Productions
Shakespeare and Company
Theatre
Theatre Orchestra
Art Gallery
Collegewide Events
Student Life works closely with student organizations and departments to host a wide range of student leadership development and learning opportunities.
Student Activities and Resource Fair
Early each semester, Student Life sponsors a Student Activities and Resource Fair in collaboration with the Planning Activities Committee. This event provides students with an opportunity to explore student involvement opportunities, meet student organizations and their members, and learn about on-campus resources designed to support student success.
Wood Duck Day
Wood Duck Day is a popular spring event focused on community building and end-of-semesters celebration. Students can enjoy music, food, activities, and time with peers in a fun, welcoming environment. The event promotes relaxation, connection, and campus spirit as the academic year concludes. For more information about events, navigate to the Student Life webpage.
Orientation
Orientation provides new students with an opportunity to get acquainted with Century College. During the session, students will learn about the many resources and student life offerings provided for all students. As well as, become familiar with campus policies and deadline dates for financial aid and tuition. After attending orientation, students will feel more prepared to begin their first semester at Century.
For more information, please visit the Orientation website.
Health and Wellness
Mantra Health:
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Mantra Health provides virtual mental health & wellness services for students via the Care Hub. This all-in-one platform gives you access to a variety of free virtual services including; 12 FREE therapy sessions through Mantra Health, ConnectNow an on-demand emotional support tool, peer-to-Peer support with Togetherall, and access to 24/7 crisis resources through phone: (888) 407-4078 or video 11am-11pm via the Care Hub. However, if you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency and is putting themselves or others in danger, please call 911.
Mantra assesses the suitability of the platform to determine if telehealth and/or outpatient services best fit a student’s needs. For students with certain diagnoses or active diagnoses best treated by a local, in-person clinician, Mantra will make referrals to local clinicians. Century counselors can also assist students in connecting with providers in the community when needed.
Personal Counseling is for everyone! Whether you’re experiencing a personal issue that is preventing you from being successful in your coursework, feeling overwhelmed, or struggle with stress, depression or anxiety, our professionally trained counselors are here to help you. To learn more about our services, please view Personal and Career Counseling Services. Arrange a confidential appointment today.
The Student Health Clinic is staffed by registered nurses. The clinic is open Monday through Friday for both appointments and walk-ins. The doctor is available two Wednesdays per month. Clinic services are confidential and free of charge. No information is released to anyone or any place without a signed release form by the patient.
To speak to a nurse or set up an appointment, call 651-444.2280. For additional information please visit the Student Health Clinic .
College Policies
As a student, understanding your rights and responsibilities is important for your success. We believe the following policies are the most pertinent to you as a student, but all college polices can be found HERE. These policies and statements are not an irrevocable contract, and the College reserves the right to change any policy without notice.
Annual Security Report
For information on the annual security report or to view the current report, please visit the Public Safety webpage.
Copyright and File Sharing Policy
For information on this policy please visit the Copyright and File sharing website.
For further information about illegal file sharing, please visit:
- Minnesota State Board Procedure 5.22.1, Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources.
- Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) dealing with unauthorized file sharing on campus networks.
- Music Matters, legal online music sharing locations.
Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy
Visit the Student Conduct webpage for the most up-to-date policy.
Tobacco-Free Policy
For the most up-to-date version of this policy, please visit the Process and Policies webpage.
Harassment and Discrimination
Century College and the Minnesota State system is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. A copy of this policy is available online at Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures.
For more information on this policy, please visit the Process and Policies webpage.
You can file a complaint based on sexual misconduct here. Reports may be made by:
- An individual who has experienced sexual misconduct:
- Anyone who receives a report from someone who experienced sexual misconduct; and/or
- Anyone who witnesses or otherwise has information that sexual misconduct may have occurred.
Reports can be submitted anonymously.
For more information contact the Title IX Team:
651-444.2549
651-444.2183
Rosa Rodriguez
Deputy Title IX Designee/Associate Vice President, Student Affairs & Institutional Culture
E2512 - East Campus
651-444.2392
Preferred Name
Century College supports students’ use of a preferred name where legally permissible. Students may request a preferred first, middle, and/or last name for use in college systems such as class rosters, email addresses, and online directories when technically and legally possible; however, a student’s legal name will continue to be used where required by law or college policy. Preferred names must not be misleading, inappropriate, or used for commercial or promotional purposes. Information about eligibility, limitations, and how to request or change a preferred name is available in the Preferred Name Procedure at https://www.century.edu/about/process-policies/1b121-preferred-name-procedure/
Student Conduct/Academic Honesty
For process and policy information, please visit the Student Conduct webpage for the most up-to-date policy.
Student Complaint/Grievance Policy
Century College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). SARA is an agreement between states and U.S. territories that creates comparable national standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education courses and programs. The agreement is designed to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by colleges and universities based in another state or U.S. territory.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a private, nonprofit organization that works to expand students’ access to distance education and to improve the regulation of distance education programs. If a student has a complaint they must first go through the College’s standard procedure for resolution of student grievances (https://www.century.edu/campus-life/complaint-process/). If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process, the complaint may then be brought to the SARA portal agency in the institution’s home state (https://nc-sara.org/state-portal-entity-contacts). The state where the student is located also may resolve the complaint. Although students may choose to work through their own state’s SARA office for complaint resolution.
Student Data Privacy
Century College policy 2.11.0.1, Student Data Practices, pertains to student data information. Please visit the Data Privacy webpage for more information on all policies on student data privacy.
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