academic calendar 2012-2013 - GateWay Community College

32 Student Services 2012-20132. Public Safety publishes an annual reportidentifying the types of crime that have occurredon campus during the fiscal year. The type ofcrime reported is defined by the FBI in the UniformCrime Reporting System. The report is preparedannually and is available on the GateWay web siteat www.gatewaycc.edu/Disclosure/Crime.3. The Public Safety Department publishes a weeklyblog which provides information on activity thatis reported to the Department. The blog may beviewed at gatewayccpublicsafety.blogspot.com.Emergency EvacuationsWhenever the evacuation alarm or fire alarm sounds oryou are verbally informed to evacuate:1. Remain calm. Do not call the Public SafetyDepartment to ascertain if the alarm is false or not.The phone lines will be needed to contact assistingagencies.2. Leave the building, following the evacuation routeposted in your area or classroom in an orderlymanner.3. While leaving:a. Assist disabled persons or others requiringassistance.b. Shut all doors behind you as you go. Closeddoors tend to slow the spread of fire, smokeand water.c. Proceed quickly, but in an orderly manner.Hold onto handrails while on the stairway.d. Do not use elevators.4. Follow the instructions of instructors and staff.5. Once outside, proceed to the designated assemblyarea. Follow the instructions of emergencypersonnel at the scene.Areas of RefugeAreas of Refuge for disabled persons are located inthe following areas:• In the Main Building, second floor (southwestside) in the vicinity of Room MA2305.• In the Main Building, second floor (southeastside) in the vicinity of Room MA-2111.• In the Center for Health Careers Education,west of Room 2153 in the north wing.• In the Center for Health Careers Education onthe opposite side of Room CH-2035 in thesouth wing.• In the Integrated Education Building, secondfloor (east side) by the elevators near theLearning Center.• In the Integrated Education Building, secondfloor (west side) in the vicinity ofRoom IE-2214.• In the Integrated Education Building, thirdfloor (east side) by the elevators near thefaculty offices.• In the Integrated Education Building, third floor(west side) in the vicinity of Room IE-3209.During evacuations, disabled persons should beassisted to these locations for evacuation by PublicSafety, police or fire personnel.Safety EscortsA safety escort is available to students, faculty andstaff who wish to be accompanied to any location oncampus. Students may request an escort in person atthe Public Safety Building or by calling (602) 286-8911(ext. 6-8911). A Public Safety officer will accompanyyou to your on-campus destination.Lost and Found PropertyThe Public Safety Department maintains a lost andfound section. Students who lose property on campusmay check with Public Safety to determine if an itemhas been found. Found items brought to the PublicSafety Department will be held for 30 days. Items notclaimed within this period of time will be disposed ofin accordance to established procedures.Parking PermitsAll vehicles that are parked on the college campusmust be registered with the Public Safety Department.A parking permit is required for each registeredvehicle used by a student. Parking permits are issuedat no charge to students. The issued parking permit isvalid for five years and should be placed on the lowerleft front windshield (driver’s side). On motorizedcycles, the permit shall be affixed where it can be seenwithout difficulty on the front fender.A state issued handicapped license plate or disabledparking permit is required for parking in designatedhandicapped parking spaces.As of January 1, 1989, all out-of-state and out-ofcountystudents must sign an affidavit at the timeof registration indicating that their vehicle is incompliance with emissions inspections guidelines.Assistance with Disabled Motor VehiclesReasonable attempts will be made to assistpersons who lock their keys inside of their vehiclesor are experiencing vehicle problems, such as a deadbattery, flat tire or similar issue.Persons experiencing such problems should proceedto the Public Safety Department. A valid driver’slicense, proof of vehicle ownership and a collegevehicle parking permit are required to receive vehicleassistance. Those individuals receiving assistancefor entering their vehicle or a battery boost will alsobe required to sign a waiver form in the event thatdamage occurs as a result of the attempted assistance.Vehicle Traffic and Parking RegulationsTraffic• All Arizona state laws governing the movementand operation of motor vehicles have beenadopted by the MCCCD Governing Board forcontrol of vehicles on college property.• The maximum speed limit in all college parkinglots is 15 mph.• Driving motor vehicles, motorized cycles, andbicycles on pedestrian paths and sidewalks isprohibited.