Conflict of Interest
Each member of the university community is responsible for acting in an ethical and professional manner. This responsibility includes avoiding conflict of interest, conducting instruction ethically, and protecting the rights of all individuals. All members of the community—including faculty, administration, students, and staff—should conduct themselves with the highest professional objectivity.
Academic Integrity
Academic dishonesty is not tolerated at Lordland College. It includes, but is not limited to, the following:
For Faculty
- Plagiarism: Intentionally or knowingly presenting words, ideas, or the work of others as one’s own.
- Falsifying College Documents: Falsifying signatures on college forms, forging another’s signature, or modifying documents presented as originals.
Breaches of academic integrity by faculty are handled by the program director, department chairperson, school dean, or vice president. All faculty and staff must be familiar with these standards.
For Students
- Plagiarism: Presenting words, ideas, or work of others as one’s own. This includes copying homework, lab reports, computer programs, or reusing one’s previous work without permission.
- Cheating During Exams: Using unauthorized crib sheets, copying from another student, or employing unapproved technology to share exam content.
- Unauthorized Study Aids: Using another’s solutions, copying copyrighted material without permission, or having someone else complete lab work.
- Falsifying College Documents: Falsifying signatures or prerequisite requirements on college forms.
Students are expected to report any instances of academic dishonesty to ensure a fair academic environment.
Student Records
Student records are confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable law, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). This Act generally prohibits the release of information about current and former students without consent.
Educational records include those documents, files, and materials that:
- Contain information directly related to a student, and
- Are maintained by the college or an agent of the college.
The Office of Admissions and Records is responsible for maintaining these records. If a student believes their record is inaccurate, they should contact the Director of Admissions and Records and follow the official resolution procedure.
Document retention periods include:
- Student applications for admission: 5 years
- High school transcripts: 5 years
- GRE Test scores: 5 years
- Transcripts from prior colleges: 5 years
- Universities attended: Permanently
- Registration forms: 7 years
- Add/drop forms: 7 years
- Lordland College transcripts: Permanently
- Application for graduation: 5 years
- Change of grade forms: 5 years
- Grade report forms: 5 years
Initially maintained in paper form, student records are later converted to PDF files and stored electronically.
Holding of Records
Student records may be placed on hold due to financial or other obligations to the college. While records are on hold, registration is suspended and transcripts will not be released until the hold is cleared.
Drug Free Workplace Policy
Lordland College is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances is strictly prohibited on college premises—including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, parking areas, and storage facilities—located at 1125 East 17th Street, N-160, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All students must sign the drug-free policy upon enrollment.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
All programs at Lordland College are administered in compliance with federal laws, including Titles VI and VIII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. No individual will be excluded or discriminated against based on race, color, age, disability, citizenship, handicap, or political affiliation.
The college is dedicated to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Lordland College is committed to an environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as:
- Unwelcome physical or verbal contact
- Sexually explicit language or gestures
- Uninvited or unwanted sexual advances
- An offensive environment including vulgar language and sexually explicit materials
No employee or student shall threaten or imply that refusal to submit to sexual advances will negatively impact their academic or employment status. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion.
Change or Cancellation of a Class
In cases where class enrollments drop unusually low, the college may cancel the class. Students will be advised to enroll in an alternative course. In the event of an unforeseen cancellation, the college will reschedule the class on a weekday or Saturday with maximum prior notice.
Policy on Sexual Assault
Sexual assault includes, but is not limited to, rape, acquaintance rape, sexual battery, forced sodomy, forced oral copulation, rape by a foreign object, or threat of sexual assault. Victims of sexual assault, whether on campus or at affiliated off-campus facilities, will be provided with remedial information and support. Perpetrators may face severe disciplinary action—including dismissal, suspension, or dis-enrollment—as well as criminal penalties.
Teacher and Student Ratio
An instructor is present for all classes at Lordland College. We are committed to maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure quality education and personalized attention.