Audio recording for academic purposes is allowed only in classroom and lab settings, and solely at the discretion of the faculty member. Any other audio or video recording involving faculty, advisors, and administrators requires prior disclosure and the explicit written consent of all participants. This applies to recordings made using video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams). If written consent is not obtained, recording is strictly prohibited and may be addressed under the Standards of Professional Practice Policy.
Blackboard is a web-based learning management system (LMS) designed to allow students and faculty to participate in classes delivered online or use online materials and activities to complement face-to-face teaching. Students are required to maintain access to Blackboard for course announcements, assignments, virtual learning, testing, and resources.
All college campuses permit the use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices; however, users of these devices must be attentive to the needs, sensibilities, and rights of other members of the college community. It is noteworthy that the college does not permit the use of cellphones or other electronic devices in the testing environment. Students should plan a secure place for these devices to be stored outside of the testing area and should not bring them into the testing environment. Defer to program policies regarding cell phone usage at clinical sites. If allowed, cell phones should not be used in patient care areas or workstations. No images or recordings shall be made with the cell phone of any clinical information including but not limited to health records, progress or assignment boards, patients, employees, or facility.
Cell phone ringers should always be silent while indoors to avoid any unnecessary disruption of college functions and academic endeavors. Vibrate mode is acceptable in all academic settings, including classrooms, laboratories, clinical/externship settings, study spaces, and computer labs to facilitate use of the college’s Emergency Communication Plan. Students should be cognizant of their proximity to learning areas when utilizing their cellular devices and should avoid distracting others during learning activities. Students participating in off-campus course-related activities must follow the electronic devices policies of the agency or organization where they are visiting or working.
Beyond the basic college policy and School of Health Sciences policies stated herein, more restrictive policies related to personal electronic devices may be imposed by programs or faculty members, at their discretion, if these policies do not conflict with the college’s Emergency Communication Plan. A classroom environment that is conducive to learning and respectful of others is the intended purpose of these policies. Maintaining adherence to clinical affiliate policies and protecting patient privacy are essential components of clinical policies for all health care settings. Course syllabi or program’s handbook will include any additional policies and may include penalties for student violations.
Disruption of class by any electronic device may result in an instructor’s dismissal of the student for the remainder of the class period. Other specified procedures for disruptive classroom behavior may apply as well. Academic dishonesty by inappropriate use of any personal electronic device will result in the student being penalized appropriately under the Academic Integrity Policy of the college.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, or recording-capable wearable devices is strictly prohibited in all clinical, laboratory, testing, and other confidential academic environments.
AI-enabled wearable devices include, but are not limited to, smart glasses, augmented or virtual reality devices, wearable cameras, or any device capable of recording, photographing, capturing audio, livestreaming, transmitting, processing, or storing data through cloud-based or artificial intelligence technologies.
These devices present significant risks related to the unauthorized capture, transmission, or storage of protected health information (PHI), confidential academic materials, and private communications. As such, students may not wear or use these devices in any setting where patient privacy, academic integrity, or institutional confidentiality must be maintained.
Standard prescription eyewear that does not contain recording, transmission, or AI-enabled functionality is permitted.
Students are required to comply with all clinical affiliate policies regarding technology and device use. Clinical agencies may impose stricter prohibitions, and their determinations regarding acceptable device use are final. Failure to comply with clinical site policies may result in immediate removal from the clinical setting and may jeopardize the student’s ability to meet program requirements.
Use or possession of AI-enabled wearable devices during testing or evaluation—whether or not actively in use—will be considered a violation of academic integrity and professional conduct policies and may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the program.
All students must have access to a computer and the internet. The college provides computer labs and services at all campuses.
Students enrolled in hybrid courses must have a personal computer with Wi-Fi capability, webcam, and microphone. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their equipment is functional and compatible with remote testing services used by the college. Students will be accountable for arranging stable Wi-Fi connection during testing times noting that a hardwired internet connection is the most reliable. Attendance policies apply to the virtual classroom. Handheld devices such as cellular phones, iPads, or Chromebooks are not compatible with the computerized testing platform and will not meet the students’ needs for this function.
Students are expected to maintain access to the college’s email services and to check for messages daily.
As part of GTC’s commitment to cybersecurity and protecting student information, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required when using GTC student accounts for accessing college systems, including email, learning management systems, and other essential student resources.
Students are required to set up and maintain access to MFA using the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile device. A compatible smartphone or tablet is strongly recommended to ensure seamless access. If a student does not have access to a mobile device, they should contact the college’s Customer Care Team to discuss alternative authentication options.
Failure to set up or maintain MFA access may result in difficulties accessing required academic and administrative resources.