Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
III.B.1.b
The institution assures that physical resources at all locations where it offers courses,
programs, and services are constructed and maintained to assure access, safety, security,
and a healthful learning and working environment.
Descriptive Summary
Hartnell College provides access to its campuses and facilities for all students, faculty,
administrators and visitors. Hartnell College measures the safety of its facilities and the
accessibility of its campuses through its compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
For example, all campuses adequate ramps, elevators, curb cuts and handicapped parking to
support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which require compliance with
regulations regarding safely and handicapped accessibility (III.B.16). Older buildings have
been remodeled, and new construction will comply with state building codes. Some
accessibility barriers have been identified for short and long term planning which will be
resolved as funding becomes available. Finally, the Disabled Students Program and Services
program evaluates and identifies individual student needs for accessibility on all campuses.
Health and safety needs are addressed college-wide through the work of the Safety/Risk
Management Committee. (III.B.7) The Safety/Risk Management Committee (III.B.7)
continuously updates the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (III.B.12) and the Emergency
Preparedness & Evacuation Plan (III.B.13). Safety training (III.B.4) is an ongoing objective
that helps ensure smooth and effective working environment.
Access to the campuses includes ample parking in close proximity to classrooms as well as
handicap parking to ensure quick, safe access to campus buildings. In addition, campuses
maintain well lit and maintained walkways to provide safe and secure access. The college
worked with Monterey/Salinas Transit and the City of Salinas to construct two new bus
pullouts on our Main and Alisal Campuses, new traffic lights, sidewalks, and the replacement
of root damaged sidewalks, additional bicycle racks, and new carpool parking spaces. These
projects were reviewed as/part of the 2005 Environmental Impact Report. (III.B.14)
Campus health and safety at Hartnell College is managed by the VP of Support Operations
and staff. Campuses are patrolled 24 hours per day/7 days per week to monitor and report
any campus safety issues. During non-business hours, a private company is employed to
patrol the campuses. Burglar and fire alarm systems are installed, as needed, to protect
people and property. The Facilities Department has all its custodial, grounds, and
maintenance personnel carry two-way radios to report suspicious activities immediately to
Campus Safety.
The Safety/Risk Management Committee (III.B.7) is also active in improving the safety of
the campus via meetings, inspections, and allocating special capital project funds. During
semester breaks, the Maintenance Department inspects every classroom and completes the
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