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www.gbcnv.edu ELKO MAIN CAMPUS ELY 1500 College Parkway WINNEMUCCA BRANCH CAMPUS Elko, NV 89801 BRANCH CAMPUS 775.738.8493 2115 Bobcat Drive 5490 Kluncy Canyon Road Ely, NV 89301 Winnemucca, NV 89445 775.289.3589 775.623.4824 THE BEST IN THE WEST 1 DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND DIRECTORY INFORMATION closed. The Act defines such information as including, but not limited to: name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and www.gbcnv.edu student educational records of both current and former students. Each UCCSN institution is awards received, and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. required to comply fully with the law. The Act makes a distinction between a student's education record and information classified as directory information. FERPA gives parents certain rights with If you sign and return this form, we can no longer automatically place your name on publications respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer solely to the student when he or such as Dean's Lists or graduation programs, we cannot confirm graduation and dates of atten- she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the dance to potential employers, we cannot respond to insurance companies needing to know whether rights have transferred are defined as "eligible students" in the Act. you are part-time or full-time, and so on. In cases such as these, you would need to give specific signed approval each time an exception was made. Education Records. Institutions must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any personally identifiable information from a student's education record. However, under certain conditions FERPA allows institutions to disclose those records, without NOTICES consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions: The college calendar, the courses and curricula described in the Class Schedules, and the teaching personnel listed herein, are subject to change at any time by official action of the University and • School officials with legitimate educational interest Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN), which governs Great Basin College (GBC). • Other schools to which a student is transferring The rules and regulations stated in this schedule are for information only and in no way constitute • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes a contract between a student or faculty member and GBC. The UCCSN reserves the right to change any regulation or requirement at any time. • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the institution The Student Assistance General Provisions of Public Law 101-542 requires all institutions that par- ticipate in student financial assistance programs as authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education • Accrediting organizations Act of 1965 and Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1991, Public Law 102-26, to disclose • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, provided that the insti- the graduation rate and/or persistence rate of all full-time, degree-seeking or certificate-seeking undergraduate students. Information and statistics are available from the Admissions and Records tution makes a reasonable attempt to notify the student in advance of compliance. Office, Berg Hall, 775.753.2102. • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies • State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state In compliance with the crime awareness provisions of the Campus Security Act of 1990, crime sta- tistics for GBC are available at the GBC Security Office. law. Directory Information. Under the provisions of FERPA, institutions may disclose, without consent, GBC has joined other colleges and universities across the nation in encouraging the elimination of directory information to individuals upon request. Each UCCSN institution must set a definition alcohol and other drug abuse. A substantial number of adults misuse and abuse alcohol, with for its directory information, which may be more restrictive than provided in FERPA. Directory resulting problems in health, academic and vocational performance, social and personal relation- information is defined in the Act as information contained in an education record of a current or ships, and financial and legal matters. former student which would not generally be consider-ed harmful or an invasion of privacy if dis- We at GBC value your right to make your own choice. As with any privilege, however, there is a responsibility. To those choosing to drink alcoholic beverages comes the duty of doing so in a man- DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT OPT OUT FORM ner that is consistent with the laws of the state and community norms, and with respect for the rights of others. Directory information about current and former students may be provided to individuals or mailing services outside the institution for a variety of purposes. When requested, this In order to reduce and prevent alcohol-related problems, we have developed a substance abuse information is provided solely at the discretion of the institution. For example, directory information could be used by the institution to mail notices to all students about changes prevention program. During the school year, information and programs will be offered to promote in policies, fees, or services. Directory information may also be provided for commercial the responsible use of alcoholic beverages and prevent the use of drugs. solicitation, honorary societies, or other purposes at the discretion of the institution. All GBC buildings are designated as tobacco free. At Great Basin College, directory information is defined as name, address, dates of attendance, full-time/part-time status, degree awarded, major field, and date of graduation. If you do not wish GBC will not tolerate sexual harassment of students or employees. Sexual harassment is a viola- the institution to release this information about you, please complete this form and return it to tion of professional ethics and federal and state laws. For information on awareness training and the Admissions and Records Office by the deadline stated in the academic calendar. This request brochures call 775.753.2282. will apply permanently to your record until or unless you choose to reverse it. Great Basin College (GBC) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EEO) educational insti- Degree and enrollment verification records can be disclosed to a company if the institution has tution. It is guided by the principle that equal opportunity means more than equal employment contracted with the company and has listed it as a “school official” with “legitimate educational opportunity, and that access to facilities and services shall be available to all people regardless of interests” in the institution’s annual notification. Great Basin College has contracted with the their race, age, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. This principle is National Student Clearinghouse in this manner. applicable to every member of the GBC/UCCSN community, both students and employed personnel at every level, and to all facilities and services. Deadline.Students shall be permitted until the end of the first six weeks of the fall or spring semester to submit a written request for non-disclosure of directory information. The deadline Hazing has no place within a community of scholars. The UCCSN affirms its opposition to any shall be published in the academic calendar of each institution. form of hazing. UCCSN institutions advocate civility in society and an adherence to the fundamen- tal principles of honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, development of individual character, and sensi- Applicability.The request for non-disclosure shall apply permanently to the student's record tivity to the dignity of all persons. These principles should be fostered and nurtured in a broad until or unless the student or former student requests in writing to reverse the non-disclosure spectrum of activities that yield social, intellectual and physical benefits. Therefore, hazing of any order. nature is unacceptable at any public institution of higher education in the State of Nevada. For more information and reporting procedure, call 775.753.2282. Sale of Directory Information. Student directory information for current and former students cannot be sold or rented for a fee by a UCCSN institution. Student Signature Social Security Number Date 2 GREAT BASIN COLLEGE TABLE OF CONTENTS www.gbcnv.edu 2003–2004 Academic Calendar . .5 Appendix— Title II: Procedures Applicable to UCCSN Systems . .140 UCCSN—The University and Community College System of Nevada . .6 Faculty and Administration . .150 GBC Degree and Certificate Programs . .7 A GBC Quick Reference Guide . .153 Welcome to GBC . .8 A GBC Glossary of Terms . .156 GBC Mission and Philosophy . .12 GBC Elko Campus Map . .158 Getting Started . .14 GBC Service Area Map . .160 You Should Know... .22 Index . .161 Resources and Services . .26 Fees and Financial Aid . .33 Academic Standards . .43 GBC General Degree Requirements . .49 Bachelor Degrees . .52 Associate Degrees . .64 Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates Occupational – Technical . .68 Cover photography courtesy of Ross Andrésen, Elko Daily Free Press Course Offerings . .97 THE BEST IN THE WEST 3 FROM THE PRESIDENT www.gbcnv.edu Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members, Some of these aspects of a college town are already pres- ent in our local communities. For example, the growth of On behalf of the faculty and staff at Great Basin College, student life and housing has already provided opportuni- I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for con- ties for students to build friendships in a safe, secure, tinued support.