Campus Security

Be Informed

It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable of all rules, regulations, and events as described in the Catalog, Handbook, student bulletins, and bulletin board notices. Each student will be held accountable for staying informed. Students are expected to check the message board in the Student Services Center.

Randolph Community College strives to provide a safe environment conducive to the overall educational mission of the College for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The success of this mission will not be complete without all individuals at the College recognizing that they must assume some of the responsibility for their own personal safety. Working together as a campus community is essential for crime prevention.

For your benefit, the following summary should aid in the understanding of and participation in ensuring a safe campus. Also, any suggestions for improved security measures should be directed to RCC’s Health & Safety Committee, the security officers, or the vice president for administrative services.

Emergency Phone System

Emergency phones are located in every building throughout the Asheboro campus. The red phones are identified by signs and have a location map beside them. In an emergency situation, a person can use a phone to dial 911 or 200, the Student Services Center.

Reporting Criminal Actions

All known or suspected violations of federal and North Carolina criminal laws which occur on the Asheboro Campus, Archdale Center, or any facility controlled by Randolph Community College should be reported to the Information Center in Student Services. Local law enforcement assistance (e.g., Asheboro Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, RCC’s security officers, or Archdale Police Department) will be summoned as necessary to aid in the investigation and documentation of such reported violations.

Security Alert

Through cooperative agreements with local law enforcement agencies, the College will be notified of any criminal activities which have occurred in the vicinity of the campus whereby there is a recommendation for the campus community to be on alert. Should an alert be necessary, notices will be posted promptly throughout the facilities in high visibility areas. Full-time and part-time instructors also will be given a copy of the alert to read to the students at the beginning of each class period.

Access to Campus Facilities

All RCC campus locations are open to faculty, staff, students, and visitors during normal operating hours (8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday). Some instructional areas also are open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. Anyone desiring access during nonoperational periods must secure permission and usage guidelines from the office of the vice president for administrative services. Also, the issuance and control of keys will be managed through the same office.

Security Personnel

The Asheboro Campus employs two full-time sworn deputy sheriffs through the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies serve as security officers for RCC’s Asheboro Campus as well as security advisors for the Archdale Center plus any facility in Randolph County where any Randolph Community College course of any type (Curriculum or Continuing Education) is held. The security officers work a flexible 40 hours per week schedule and, if on campus, can be contacted by radio through the Information Center (ext. 200).

In addition, the College has asked the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and the Asheboro City Police Department to assist the security officers as needed or when they are absent from the campus.

The Asheboro Campus also employs one non-sworn security officer during the hours of 6 - 10 p.m., Monday - Thursday. This officer also can be contacted by radio through the Information Center during on-duty hours.

Criminal Activity at Off Campus Student Organizations

Criminal incidents occurring off campus to students participating in a College function should be reported to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. Campus security should be notified as soon as possible of such incidents by calling (336) 633-0200 during operational or nonoperational hours.

Campus Security Act

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, RCC distributes an annual report which sets forth our policies on crime prevention issues and provides statistics on specific crimes which have occurred on campus, as well as the number of arrests on campus for liquor law and drug use violations, and weapons possession. The report is available at www.randolph.edu/campsafe. Printed copies are available from the RCC Administrative Services Office.

History of Reported Crimes

Following are statistics regarding reported crimes at RCC during the years as noted:

Sexual Assault Policy

The College does not tolerate rape or other sexual offenses. Such acts violate College policy and criminal law.

Rape - North Carolina defines rape as forced sexual intercourse by a male on a female against her will. The “force” necessary to be convicted for rape can be physical force or fear, fright, or duress, and those who aid or abet may be equally guilty. Forced sexual intercourse with a woman who is physically helpless, as from overuse of alcohol, or mentally incapacitated constitutes rape.

Date or acquaintance rape describes forced intercourse by a male on a female he knows. His social relationship with the female does not make the act legal if force is used and the act is against her will. Criminal law makes no distinction between rape by an acquaintance or a stranger.

Sexual offense is a sexual act by a person of either sex where the act is by force and against the will of the victim. It does not involve intercourse.

Educational material regarding the prevention of rape/sexual offenses is available through Student Services.
Other crisis counseling may be available through services such as the Family Crisis Center, (336) 629-4159, and Randolph County Mental Health Center, (336) 633-7200.

If you are the victim of rape or other sexual offenses, proper authorities (local police or Sheriff’s Office) should be notified immediately. The sooner a rape or sexual offense is reported, the sooner treatment may be provided. Remember to preserve physical evidence and do not shower, douche, or change clothes. The vice president for student services will provide assistance in such cases where the student requests help in notifying the proper authorities.

With the consent of the victim, the College shall pursue disciplinary action against the alleged offender.
Students who wish to bring disciplinary actions may contact the vice president for student services. Both the accuser and the accused are provided with information in case of such allegations and both parties shall be informed of the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.