Student Persistence Rules/Placement Rate of Vocational Completers: Information regarding graduation rates and placement are available as required by the Student Right to Know Act (Public Law 101‐542) in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on the Panama City Campus.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. These rights include:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202‐5901
At its discretion, Gulf Coast State College may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Directory Information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated Directory Information at Gulf Coast State College includes the following:
Students may withhold Directory Information by notifying the registrar in writing; please note that such withholding requests are binding for all information to all parties other than for those exceptions allowed under the Act. Students should consider all aspects of a Directory Hold prior to filing such a request.
In an emergency, FERPA permits school officials to disclose without student consent education records, including personally identifiable information from those records, to protect the health or safety of students or other individuals. At such times, records and information may be released to appropriate parties such as law enforcement officials, public health officials, and trained medical personnel. See 34 CFR § 99.31(a)(10) and § 99.36. This exception to FERPA's general consent rule is limited to the period of the emergency and generally does not allow for a blanket release of personally identifiable information from a student's education records. In addition, the Department interprets FERPA to permit institutions to disclose information from education records to parents if a health or safety emergency involves their son or daughter.
In compliance with FL Statute 119.071(5), Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) issues this notification regarding the purpose of the collection and use of your Social Security Number (SSN).
GCSC collects your Social Security Number for use in performance of the College’s duties and responsibilities. To protect your identity GCSC will secure your Social Security Number from unauthorized access. GCSC will never release your Social Security Number to unauthorized parties, and each student/employee at GCSC will be issued a unique student/employee identification number. Your unique ID number is used for all associated employment and educational purposes at GCSC including registration, access of your online records, etc. You are not required to disclose your Social Security Number in accordance with US Public Law 90-579. However, the Social Security Number is required of all students seeking federal financial aid and must be provided in order to obtain the IRS deduction for college attendance.
Human Resources Department
Your Social Security Number (SSN) is used for legitimate business purposes in compliance with:
- Completing and processing the Federal I‐9 (Department of Homeland Security)
- Completing and processing Federal W4, W2, 1099 (Internal Revenue Service)
- Completing and processing Federal Social Security taxes (FICA)
- Processing and Distributing Federal W2 (Internal Revenue Service)
- Completing and processing quarterly Unemployment Reports (FL Dept of Revenue)
- Completing and processing Florida Retirement Contribution reports (FL Dept of Revenue)
- Workers Comp Claims (FCCRMC and Department of Labor)
- Completing and processing Direct Deposit Files(Bank of America, ACH)
- Completing and processing 401(a), 403(b) and 457 contribution reports
- Completing and processing group health, life and dental coverage enrollment
- Completing and processing various supplemental insurance deduction reports
Providing your Social Security Card is a condition of employment at GCSC.
Admissions
Federal legislation relating to the Hope Tax Credit requires that all postsecondary institutions report the Social Security Number of all postsecondary students to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This IRS requirement makes it necessary for community colleges to collect the SSN of every student. A student may refuse to disclose his or her SSN to the College for this purpose, but the IRS is then authorized to fine the student.In addition to the federal reporting requirements, the public school system in Florida uses Social Security Number as a student identifier (section 1008.386, F.S.). In a seamless K‐20 system, it is beneficial for postsecondary institutions to have access to the same information for purposes of tracking and assisting students in the smooth transition from one education level to the next.
Social Security Numbers are protected by federal regulations and are never released to unauthorized parties.
Financial Aid
A student's Social Security Number is required for the following financial aid purposes:The United States Department of Education's (USDOE) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) requires all applicants to report their SSN to be used for all federal financial aid programs as a student identifier for processing and reporting. In addition to its use by USDOE as a student identifier, the SSN is required in order for the Department of Homeland Security to investigate citizenship status, for the Federal Work Study Program, and is required on all loan applications for use by the lender/servicer/guarantor.
GCSC collects a student's SSN on certain institutional scholarship applications for student files and federal and state audit/reporting purposes.
If you are recipient of a State of Florida grant or scholarship such as the Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Work Experience or Bright Futures the State of Florida Department of Education will require the use of the Social Security Number on their grant/scholarship disbursement website and for reporting purposes.
Veterans Affairs
The Social Security Number is required for enrollment verification and reporting for all Veterans Administration beneficiaries. A Veteran student is required to report his/her Social Security Number in order to receive the appropriate benefits and for tracking purposes. Required by 38 USC 3471.Library
The Gulf Coast ID number will be used in the Library’s patron database (LINCC) for online login authentication, patron verification, and the elimination of duplicate records. Social Security Numbers are not collected or used in the library.Outreach Programs
The College Reach‐Out Programs are youth outreach (intervention) projects funded by discretionary grants from the US or Florida Departments of Education. In order to verify a participant's project eligibility, Social Security Number are required and also later used when submitting information for the annual Performance Reports due to the US or Florida Department of Education.Workforce Programs
These programs, funded through the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI), use your Social Security Number as an identifier for program enrollment and completion. Also, it is used for entering placement information into either the OSMIS or for Employ Florida Marketplace statewide data collection and reporting system. Because these are performance based contract programs, AWI requires that all participants and their program related activities be recorded in the Florida state system.Contractors
Gulf Coast State College collects contractor Social Security Number information in order to file the required information returns with the Internal Revenue Service, as required and authorized by federal law. Gulf Coast State College will never release your Social Security Number to unauthorized parties.
All GCSC students are issued a unique Student Identification (ID) number upon admission to the College. Your Student ID number can be found when you log into OASIS for your first access to your online records. All college transactions will require the student to provide their ID number.
The Institutional Degree Audit is a program that matches a student’s academic history against a specific GCSC major program for a specific catalog year to determine which course requirements have been met and which are still unsatisfied. Students may access their individual degree audit by visiting www.gulfcoast.edu and click on web registration, or by requesting a copy of their degree audit from an adviser located in the E.A. Gardner Advising Center.
their first priority and take the following steps in case of an emergency
Operating a vehicle on college properties is a privilege and it is the student’s responsibility to adhere to all published guidelines and posted
traffic information. Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of this privilege.
All parking areas are color coded accordingly:
a) green curb parking is reserved for faculty and staff,
b) blue curb parking is reserved for
handicapped permits,
c) and yellow curb parking areas are designated as No Parking.
Any areas not marked as previously designated are available for student and guest parking. Effective with the 2009 fall semester, all vehicles on the GCSC Panama City campus, the North Bay Center, and the Gulf/Franklin Center will be required to display a parking decal or temporary permit, as appropriate. The cost of the first decal or permit is included in the student’s fee and additional decals are available for fee-paying students at a small additional cost.
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors parking in restricted areas will receive traffic citations for violations. Fines must be paid in a timely manner in the college’s Business Office or the fines will increase in accordance with guidelines published on the college’s website. Funds generated from parking violations will be placed in a student loan fund
administered by Financial Aid.
To aid in the prevention of accidents and criminal activity on campus, GCSC requests students report suspicious activities to staff immediately. The Florida State University – Panama City Campus Police monitor parking areas and buildings for the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. “Campus Crime Watch Area” signs with instructions and periodic crime awareness programs help student’s protect their personal safety and possessions on campus.
Campus security includes a strict prohibition about the possession, use, or sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs. The "Drug Free Campus" policy found in the College Catalog, the Student Handbook, and the Employee Handbook describes college policies regarding the possession, use, or sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs.
The annual campus security report contains campus crime statistics for years 2007, 2008 and 2009. Statistics concern criminal offenses, as defined by the university crime reporting format, reported to campus security or local police agencies. Additional information can be found at the OPE Campus Security Statistics website ( http://ope.ed.gov/security) brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education.
Parking Decals/Temporary Passes
Vehicles on all Gulf Coast State College properties are required to display a college parking decal or temporary pass issued by the sponsoring department for short duration events. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a traffic fine, and repeated offenses may result in a loss of driving privileges on campus. Parking fees are established annually and approved by the District Board of Trustees as part of the annual operating budget. Parking fees are to be used for the maintenance of parking areas, pedestrian walking areas, lighting, costs of maintaining the public trolley access, and other associated costs.
Parking tickets will not be issued during public events such as public forums, athletic events, and performing arts performances provided the vehicle is otherwise legally parked.
The cost of the first parking decal for GCSC and FSU-PC students is included in the student’s fees. Decals, valid for the remainder of the year expiring on July 31, may be obtained by presenting a copy of a paid fee receipt in the college’s E. A. Gardner Advising Center located near the Admissions & Enrollment Services Office. A second decal, if needed, may be obtained by the student at a cost of $5 to cover administrative costs.
Temporary passes are available for others attending events of short duration on college properties and may be obtained by contacting the sponsoring department on campus. Students using temporary forms of transportation, such as a rental vehicle, may obtain a temporary pass in the Student Activities area located adjacent to the Commodore Café in Student Union East, rather than purchase an additional decal.
Parking in handicapped parking spaces requires a state-issued tag or placard, and violations are subject to civil penalties as allowed by Florida Statute.
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2008
2009
Homicide
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Sex Offenses, Forcible
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Robbery
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Burglary/Breaking & Entering
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0
Larceny/Theft
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Illegal Weapons0
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Drug Law Violations0
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Liquor Law Violations0
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Drug/Alcohol Fatalities0
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Pursuant to Sections 775.21, 943.0435, and 944.607, Florida Statutes requiring notification to institutions of higher education if a sexual predator or sexual offender is enrolled, or carrying on a vocation at an institution of higher education in this state, the Florida Department of Corrections will notify such institution. Information regarding such offenders attending Gulf Coast State College may be obtained in the Office of the Vice President of Student Support and Enrollment Management or accessed online at www.fdle.state.fl.us.
In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, Gulf Coast State College:
Alcoholics Anonymous 784‐7431
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc. 872‐7676
Life Management Center of Northwest Florida 769‐9481
More information may be obtained in the Counseling Center.
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