C A M P U S E Higher Education in Northeastern Nevada S ELKO MAIN CAMPUS 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775.738.8493 ELY BRANCH CAMPUS 2115 Bobcat Drive Ely, NV 89301 775.289.3589 WINNEMUCCA BRANCH CAMPUS 5490 Kluncy Canyon Road Winnemucca, NV 89445 775.623.4824 www.gbcnv.edu Published April, 2005 G R E A T B A S I N C O L L E G E • 1 DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT EDUCATION NOTICES RECORDS AND DIRECTORY INFORMATION The college reserves the right to change the college calendar, the courses and The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that curricula described in the Class Schedules, and the teaching personnel listed protects the privacy of student educational records of both current and former herein, at anytime. students. Each UCCSN institution is required to comply fully with the law. The Act makes a distinction between a student’s education record and information The rules and regulations stated in this schedule are for information only and in classified as directory information. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect no way constitute a contract between a student or faculty member and GBC. The to their children’s education records. These rights transfer solely to the student UCCSN reserves the right to change any regulation or requirement at any time. when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are defined as “eligible The Student Assistance General Provisions of Public Law 101-542 requires all students” in the Act. institutions that participate in student financial assistance programs as authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and Higher Education Technical Education Records. Institutions must have written permission from the parent or Amendments of 1991, Public Law 102-26, to disclose the graduation rate and/or eligible student in order to release any personally identifiable information from a persistence rate of all full-time, degree-seeking or certificate-seeking student's education record. However, under certain conditions FERPA allows undergraduate students. Information and statistics are available on page 26 and institutions to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or from the Admissions and Records Office, Berg Hall, 775.753.2102. under the following conditions: In compliance with the crime awareness provisions of the Campus Security Act of • School officials with legitimate educational interest 1990, crime statistics for GBC are available at the GBC Security Office. • Other schools to which a student is transferring • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes GBC has joined other colleges and universities across the nation in encouraging • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student the elimination of alcohol and other drug abuse. A substantial number of adults • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the institution misuse and abuse alcohol, with resulting problems in health, academic and • Accrediting organizations vocational performance, social and personal relationships, and financial and • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, provided that the legal matters. institution makes a reasonable attempt to notify the student in advance of compliance We at GBC value your right to make your own choice. As with any privilege, • Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies however, there is a responsibility. To those choosing to drink alcoholic beverages • State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific comes the duty of doing so in a manner that is consistent with the laws of the state state law and community norms, and with respect for the rights of others. Directory Information. Under the provisions of FERPA, institutions may disclose, In order to reduce and prevent alcohol-related problems, we have developed a without consent, directory information to individuals upon request. Each UCCSN substance abuse prevention program. During the school year, information and institution must set a definition for its directory information, which may be more programs will be offered to promote the responsible use of alcoholic beverages restrictive than provided in FERPA. Directory information is defined in the Act as and prevent the use of drugs. information contained in an education record of a current or former student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. All GBC buildings are designated as tobacco free. 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 GBC will not tolerate sexual harassment of students or employees. Sexual officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of harassment is a violation of professional ethics and federal and state laws. For athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most information on awareness training and brochures call 775.753.2282. recent previous educational agency or institution attended. Great Basin College (GBC) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity (AA/EEO) If you sign and return this form, GBC will be unable to: automatically place your educational institution. It is guided by the principle that equal opportunity means name in publications such as Dean’s Lists or graduation programs; confirm more than equal employment opportunity, and that access to facilities and graduation and dates of attendance to potential employers; verify enrollment with services shall be available to all people regardless of their race, age, religion, organizations such as insurance companies; provide your name for invitations to color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. This principle is join organizations such as national honor societies or the alumni association, and applicable to every member of the GBC/UCCSN community, both students and so on. In cases such as these, you would need to give specific signed approval employed personnel at every level, and to all facilities and services. each time an exception was made. Hazing has no place within a community of scholars. The UCCSN affirms its GBC may use directory information to mail notices to students about changes in opposition to any form of hazing. UCCSN institutions advocate civility in society policies, services, or opportunities. Directory information may also be provided to and an adherence to the fundamental principles of honesty, integrity, respect, GBC affiliates (e.g., UCCSN System, Board of Regents, National Student Clearing fairness, development of individual character, and sensitivity to the dignity of all House), honor societies, or other individuals for purposes deemed beneficial to persons. These principles should be fostered and nurtured in a broad spectrum of students. In all instances, GBC exercises informed discretion in responding to any activities that yield social, intellectual and physical benefits. Therefore, hazing of requests for directory information and may or may not provide such information any nature is unacceptable at any public institution of higher education in the when requested, depending on the intended purpose of the request. Student State of Nevada. For more information and reporting procedure, call directory information for current and former students cannot be sold or rented for 775.753.2282. a fee by a UCCSN institution. DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS OPT OUT FORM You may request that GBC not release directory information about you for commercial and/or non-commercial purposes. If, after due consideration, you wish to restrict the release of this information, please check one of the boxes below indicating your authorization, sign and date the form, and return it to the GBC Admissions and Records Office in Elko, or to GBC branch campuses in Ely and Winnemucca, or Satellite Center Battle Mountain. 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 shall be published in the academic calendar of each institution. G Remove my name from directory information for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes would include organizations that provide services such as health insurance or tuition payment plans, verification of enrollment for health insurance, degree verification for employment, invitations to join academic organizations, or the alumni association. These organizations provide students with information, services, and benefits. G Remove my name from directory information for non-commercial purposes. Non-commercial purposes would include purposes such as publication in honors and graduation programs, invitations to apply for specialized scholarships, or invitations to attend specialized activities or workshops. G Remove my name from directory information for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. G I previously asked to remove my directory information for one or both of the purposes listed above, and now wish to allow release of my directory information. Student Signature Print Name G R E A T B A S I N C O L L E G E • 2 Table of Contents From the President .......................... 4 Bachelor Degrees....................... 59-86 C Academic Calendar ......................... 5 Associate Degrees ...................... 87-92 O Calendar................................