HIV/AIDS
General Statement
Broward College (“the College”) recognizes the serious adverse societal and educational impact associated with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
The Policy and the Student
College students may not violate the Student Code of Conduct as it relates to discrimination against students, faculty, staff, or guests of the College based on their perception of HIV/AIDS infection.
Students enrolled in various programs at the College, including, but not limited to Health Sciences, Institute for Public Safety, Aviation, etc., may be required per the Program Guidelines for the particular program, to successfully complete a HIV/AIDS educational class or program as a prerequisite for admission to the program. Students enrolled in various programs at the College, including, but not limited to, health sciences, Institute for Public Safety, Aviation, etc., may be required as part of the standards of conduct established by these programs to interact with members of the community who are infected with HIV/AIDS. Students who are not able to meet this obligation should reconsider their program choice as dismissal or disciplinary action could be taken as a result of any conduct violation or refusal to service.
The Policy and the Faculty and Staff
In accordance with Florida Statute 1006.68, the Student Life Office on the campuses and centers, shall implement a program that addresses the provision of instruction, information, and activities regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Such instruction, information, or activities shall emphasize the known modes of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, signs and symptoms, associated risk factors, appropriate behavior and attitude change, and means used to control the spread of human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Managers in specific areas of study in which students may come in contact with the public in health science and/or other public services areas of study should address this provision of instruction and information at an appropriate time in the instructional areas of study.
Students at International Centers are subject to the rules that may apply at those locations regarding education relating to the transmission of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
Implementation and Oversight
The President has the authority to establish procedures to implement this policy.
In regards to the campus life educational component of this policy, the College Ombudsperson, under the direction of the Vice Provost for Student Services, is responsible for policy oversight and compliance.
In regards to academic programs where there is a requirement for HIV/AIDS education or prerequisites for students, Program Managers or the appropriate Associate Dean, under the direction of the appropriate Dean and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs are responsible for policy oversight and compliance.
Violation of Policy
In accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, students who discriminate against other students, faculty, staff, or members of the community whom they believe have tested positive for HIV/AIDS are subject to discipline up to and including expulsion from the College. Additionally, it should be noted that discrimination against individuals with HIV/AIDs may constitute bias-motivated conduct, which may subject the violator to stronger sanctions.
Staff and non-represented faculty who violate this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Full-time faculty who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Trustees of Broward College and the United Faculty of Florida, Broward College Chapter.
Definitions
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome