Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

CAMPUS SECURITYThe mission of the South Texas College Office of Safetyand Security is to provide a safe educational environmentfor students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. This isaccomplished through:1. The education of the college community on crimeprevention methods and techniques and the need toassume personal responsibility for safety and securityon campus.2. The development of a comprehensive all hazardsemergency response plan to ensure the safety ofindividuals and the protection of college resources.3. The acquisition and utilization of state of the arttechnology to deter crime and protect the collegecommunity.4. The enforcement all laws, policies, and regulations.The Director of Security prepares this crime statisticsreport to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure ofCampus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. Thesestatistics may also include crimes that have occurred inprivate residences or businesses that is not requiredby law. Each year, notification is made to all enrolledstudents providing the web site to access this report.Faculty and staff receive similar notification. Copiesof the report may also be obtained at the South TexasCollege Security Department which is located at room159, building N on the North side of the Pecan campus.Statistics ReportON CAMPUS - OFFENCEMurder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Forcible 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 0Aggravated Assault 0 0 0Burglary 1 0 0Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4 1Arson 0 0 0Liquor Law Arrests 0 0 0Liquor Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 1 1 1Drug Law Arrests 0 0 1Drug Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 0 2 0Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests 0 0 0Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred ForDisciplinary Action0 0 0NON CAMPUS - OFFENCEMurder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Forcible 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 0Aggravated Assault 0 0 0Burglary 0 0 0Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0Arson 0 0 0Liquor Law Arrests 0 0 0Liquor Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 0 0 0Drug Law Arrests 0 0 0Drug Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 0 0 0Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests 0 0 0Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred ForDisciplinary Action2006200720082006200720080 0 0PUBLIC PROPERTY - OFFENSEMurder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Forcible 0 0 0Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible 0 0 0Robbery 0 0 0Aggravated Assault 0 0 0Burglary 0 0 0Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0Arson 0 0 0Liquor Law Arrests 0 0 0Liquor Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 0 0 0Drug Law Arrests 0 0 0Drug Law Violations Referred For Disciplinary Action 0 0 0Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests 0 0 0Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred ForDisciplinary ActionSTUDENT LIFE2006200720080 0 0The Department of Student Life enhances thestudent experience through the development,delivery and evaluation of policies, programs,services and facilities that complement theacademic mission of South Texas College andaddress issues of retention and graduation throughongoing assessment, interpretation, and responseto changing student needs.STUDENT ACTIVITIESThe Office of Student Activities fosters thepersonal growth of individuals and promotes thedevelopment of socially responsible citizens andleaders by encouraging the active participation ofstudents and student organizations in educational,cultural and civic programs which support andenhance the collegiate experience.Campus Programming BoardThe Campus Programming Board engagesSouth Texas College students in the planning,implementation and evaluation of programs andactivities designed to meet a wide variety ofstudent needs and interests that facilitate learningoutside the classroom and enhance the sense ofcommunity at South Texas College.Student OrganizationsOver 60 student organizations at South TexasCollege contribute to a vibrant college communityby providing invaluable experiences andopportunities for students to grow as individuals,leaders, and community members. Each year,student organizations sponsor conferences,seminars, lectures, debates, cultural and socialevents, and fine arts programs. These programsallow students to meet and interact with local,state, and nationally renowned scholars, artists,politicians, academicians, and other professionals.First-Year ExperienceThe First Year Experience at South Texas College77