Campus Security Act of 1990

 Safety Programs:

The safety and security of RMCC students is a major concern of the staff and administration. To help students become more security conscious and to assume more responsibility for their own safety both on and off campus, a special section has been established in the St. John Library. This section contains pamphlets on how to stay safe, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other topics pertaining to the students' well being.

 Staff Assistance

RMCC staff and administrators are always available to assist students to notify authorities if the need arises. One or more administrators will be available for evening classes.

 Campus Security

The RMCC buildings are opened by maintenance personnel each morning prior to the first scheduled class and are locked at the end of the last scheduled class each evening, Monday through Friday. In the case of off schedule activities, the building being used will be unlocked prior to the start of the activity and locked when the activity is finished.

The exterior of the campus, including student parking, is well lit and provides excellent visibility of the campus from all buildings. Due to the size and design of the RMCC campus, a law enforcement agency has not been established. The maintenance personnel keep a watchful eye on the campus exterior as well as inside the buildings. A close relationship is maintained with the Mena Police Department and Polk County Sheriff's Office.

 Disciplinary Actions

Sex offenses will be turned over to the appropriate local authorities where both the accused and the accuser will be informed of the rights guaranteed them by law.

Students found guilty of sex offenses will be subject to immediate dismissal from RMCC. Both the convicted student and the victim will be informed of the disciplinary measures taken.

RMCC will work with victims to alter academic situations to the best of its ability if the victim requests changes and requested options are reasonably available.

RMCC's crime statistics are listed below. For anyone who requires a printed copy of this chart, please contact the Dean of Student Services Office.