Student Right-To-Know Information

In compliance with federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542) and the applicable Higher Education Amendments, it is the policy of Grays Harbor College to make its completion and transfer rates readily available to all current and prospective students.

Please note that these rates are based on a small cohort of 158 students (only 8% of our total fall 2002 enrollment who matched the following criteria:

o       Attended credit classes full-time

o       Never attended an institution of higher education prior to 2001

o       Reported to be seeking a degree or certificate or plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Students within this cohort were counted as completers or transfers if they obtained their certificate or degree at GHC or successfully transferred to a four-year college or university by August 31, 2005.  Consequently, completion rates reported here do not represent the success rates of the entire student population at GHC nor do they account for student achievements occurring beyond the three-year tracking period.

2003 Cohort
n=153

Each year the U.S. Department of Education requires that every institution distribute to students and employees an annual security report containing certain statistics, policies and information about campus safety.

The following statistics are a comparison of crime incidents identified as college campus crimes, reported by the Aberdeen Police Department for 2003-2007 and/or recorded by the Vice President for Student Services.

* Refers to “prejudice” crimes of forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, manslaughter, arson and other crimes that involved bodily injury that show evidence of prejudice based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. 

Other Sites

There were two crimes reported for the South Bend, Ilwaco or Elma campus sites. 

Access to Campus

Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community and to guests during normal business hours, Monday through Friday and during periods of time the college is in normal operation (excluding holidays). 

Procedures for Reporting Crimes And Other Emergencies

College personnel should always be notified of any threatening or unusual activity.  On the Aberdeen campus, students and staff are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services in the Hillier Union Building.  In other locations, reports can be made to the campus coordinator.  In case of emergency, faculty and staff who have access to a telephone should call 911 or if they have no phone access, contact either the Student Services or Continuing Education (evenings) offices so that someone there can call for assistance. 

Campus Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Programs

Sexual assault and rape awareness materials in the form of flyers and brochures are routinely posted on campus with information about community programs and services. 

Policies on the Use, Possession & Sale of Alcoholic Beverages & Illegal Drugs

The college complies with all federal, state and local laws including those that regulate the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances.  Following is a synopsis of the primary drug and alcohol policies applicable to Grays Harbor College: 

• Students are prohibited from using, possessing, being under the influence of or selling any narcotic or controlled substance or alcoholic beverage.  WAC 120-0-030(1) and 050(3)
• Employees are prohibited from being under the influence of or participating in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance or intoxicating beverages.  WAC 296-024-073 (6)(3)
• The use or possession of intoxicants on campus or at college functions is prohibited.  WAC 123-140-070
• College functions that involve the service or consumption of alcoholic beverages require a state permit.  RCW 676.20.010

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Programs

It is the policy of Grays Harbor College to provide a drug-free workplace for its students and employees.  GHC is very concerned about the welfare of its students and employees.  College programs for prevention are free and confidential.  Trained professionals are available in the counseling center to assist when the alcohol/substance abuse is a problem.  The college offers several academic courses that deal with alcohol and substance abuse.  The college personnel office is also a resource on available services of the State Employees Services.  The following community agencies are very supportive of students and employees: 

                        Alcohol & Drug 24 Hour HELP Line          1-800-562-1240
                        East Center Recovery                                 537-6460
                        Evergreen Counseling                                538-9200
                        Alcoholics Anonymous                                532-2691
                        Narcotics Anonymous                                 532-0663
                        Rape Response Line                                  538-2292 or 800-986-1202

Weapons Possession

Possession of firearms, licensed or unlicensed, except where possessed by commissioned police officers as prescribed by law, is strictly forbidden on the college campus.  WAC 132B-120-040 (16)

SAFETY IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS

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