CAMPUS BUILDING GUIDE 3000 NE Fourth Street, Renton, WA 98056 | 425-235-2352 A – MCCORMICK Machinist Apprenticeship Aerospace Assembly Mechanic Property Maintenance Multipurpose Science Lab Aerospace Quality Assurance Roofers Apprenticeship Precision Machining Technology Applications Developer Welding Autodesk Training Center G – ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL Band Instrument Repair Technology B – ALLIED HEALTH Basic Studies – ABE/GED & ESL Business Office Dean, Allied Health H – BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Civil CADD Associate Dean, Allied Health Dean, Business Technology, Education Computer Network Technology Director, Nursing & Human Services Computer Science Anesthesia Technician Accounting Engineering Design Technology Central Service Technician Administrative Office Management Human Resources Dental Assistant Certified Office Professional Information Technology Massage Therapy Practitioner Computer Applications Institutional Planning & Effectiveness Medical Assistant Conference Center Land Surveying Pharmacy Technician Instructor Resource Room Multipurpose Science Lab Phlebotomy Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant Ophthalmic Assistant Registered Nurse Medical Office Programs Registered Nurse Surgical Technologist Nursing Assistant Student Leadership Veterinary Assistant Nursing Lab Testing Services Registered Nurse Veteran’s Services C – TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE Workforce Development CENTER Workforce Education Manager Director, Communications & Marketing K – GRECO Director, Foundation I – ROBERTS CAMPUS CENTER Dean, Automotive, Technology, & Director, Library Distance Education (K3) Dean, Culinary Arts Boeing Classroom Manager, Custodial (K1) Dean, Student Success Communications & Marketing Aerospace Tool Maker (K3) Director, Enrollment Services Foundation Auto Parts Store (K3) Director, Financial Aid Harry Blencoe Auditorium Autobody Repair & Refinishing (K1) Administration Learning Resource Center Automotive/Ford ASSET (K2) Bakery Library Automotive Quad Classrooms (K3) Bookstore McLendon Hardware Conference Room Automotive Service Technician/ITEC (K4) C.A.F.E Renton Rotary Suite Automotive Technology (K2, K4) Cafeteria Shannon Parker Media Lab Cashiering Catering L – ODEM D – BASIC STUDIES CENTER Culinaire Express Carpenters Apprenticeship Dean, Basic Studies Culinaire Room Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Associate Dean, Basic Studies Culinary Arts Workers Apprenticeship Adult Basic Education (ABE) Enrollment Services/Registration English as a Second Language (ESL) Financial Aid M – RENTON PUBLIC HEALTH General Educational Development (GED) Mailroom/Print Shop CENTER Professional Baking E – HOUSER Student Success Center N – FACILITIES AND SECURITY Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology Director, Campus Safety & Security Plasterers Apprenticeship J – DE MOSS Director, Plant Operations Executive Director, Institutional Planning Campus Security F – ANDERSON & Effectiveness Early Childhood Careers Executive Dean, Workforce, Trades & Director, Financial Services Facilities Economic Development Director, Grant Development Director, Construction Center Director, Human Resources PARKING AREAS of Excellence Director, Information Technology Staff: P1, P5, P6, P8, P13 Construction Center of Excellence Director, Student Programs Student: P2, P3, P4, P9, P10 Computer Numerical Control & Engagement Visitor & Staff: P7, P11, P12 Construction Management Access Services 2 2014-2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK PHONE NUMBERS Access Services.....................................................................................,.....425-235-5840 Bookstore...................................................................................................,. 425-235-2323 Campus Security: Dial 911 to report an emergency. Then, call. 425-235-7871 Student Success Center (Entry Services/Advising) ..................... 425-235-5840 Enrollment Services................................................................................ 425-235-5532 Financial Aid................................................................................................ 425-235-5841 Foundation................................................................................................... 425-235-2415 International Student Services.............................................................425-235-5840 Library..............................................................................................................425-235-2331 Running Start/Tech Prep........................................................................425-235-5840 Testing Services.................................................................... 425-235-2352, ext. 5704 Veterans Services..................................................................................... 425-235-5840 Workforce Programs............................................................................... 425-235-5804 DEPARTMENTS Allied Health.............................................................................................. 425-235-2470 Automotive Technology/Distance Learning ............. 425-235-2352, ext. 5501 Basic Studies............................................................................................... 425-235-2391 Business Technology......................................................... 425-235-2352, ext. 5500 Construction............................................................................ 425-235-2352, ext. 5751 Culinary Arts............................................................................ 425-235-2352, ext 5754 General Education............................................................... 425-235-2352, ext. 5500 Trades and Industry and Apprenticeship......................425-235-2352, ext. 5751 ADMINISTRATORS President..................................................................................................... 425.235.2426 Vice President, Administration/Finance......................................... 425.235.5846 Vice President, Instruction................................................................... 425.235.2369 Vice President, Student Services....................................................... 425.235.2463 RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3 WWW.RTC.EDU WELCOME TO RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE For over 70 years, Renton Technical College has been proud to serve the community by providing relevant, quality training and education, giving our students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to compete in the job market. Our career training programs are designed to replicate the work environment, giving our students the opportunity to train on equipment that is used in the workplace. Whether you intend to be a welder, surgical technologist or computer network technician, your experience at RTC will be hands-on and relevant. When you successfully complete your program at RTC, you’ll be ready to seek employment in your chosen field. Students are at the center of all we do at Renton Technical College. They enjoy our caring environment, small class sizes and the individualized attention they receive. In fact, the majority of our students tell us they come to RTC because a relative or friend had a positive experience here. A high percentage of our students find employment when they leave our campus. Thank you for choosing RTC as your college. We look forward to partnering with you to reach your personal and professional goals. Please hold on to this handbook as it will provide you with useful information about your school. PUBLICATION DISCLAIMER The Student Handbook is published for information purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, this student handbook shall not be construed to be an irrevocable contract between the student and Renton Technical College. The College reserves the right to make any changes in the content and provisions of the Student Handbook without notice. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Renton Technical College is committed to non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities, and to provide equal access to each of its educational programs and activities, and employment opportunities. This policy shall apply to all students and applicants for admission, as well as all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; marital status; age; the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability; or whether a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Questions regarding the college affirmative action policies, harassment or discrimination should be directed to Director of Human Resource 425-235-7873. Accommodations for both physical and learning disabilities should be directed to Access Services at 425-235-5840. 4 2014-2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT RENTON Parking Rules & Permits ...............17 TECHNICAL COLLEGE Accreditation ..................................... 8 COMMUNITY RESOURCES Campus Building Guide ................. 2 Alcohol and Drug Problems ...... 20 Campus Security ..........................8-9 Counseling & Social Services .... 20 Diversity Statement ........................ 8 Multi-Cultural Services ...........19-20 Learning Outcomes ......................... 7 Mental Health and Assault ......... 20 Mission, Vision, Values .................... 6 Support Groups ...............................21 STUDENT SERVICES AND CAMPUS STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES Access Services .............................. 10 Your Feedback ................................22 Advising & Entry