Annual Safety Report

Clatsop Community College
Crime Statistics

Introduction

Clatsop Community College (“the College” or “CCC”) takes the safety of students, staff, and community members very seriously. This report complies with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (“VAWA”), and CCC Procedures AP3500 adopted 9/11/2018 and AP3501 adopted 9/11/2018. This report explains how the College reports and handles crime and emergency situations on or near College property and describes prevention and awareness programs available to CCC students, employees, and community members. The Finance & Operations office compiles the report from information obtained from the Physical Plant (the office primarily responsible for receiving notices of crimes and incidents on campus), Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs (2020-2023), Dean Transfer Ed – VP/Provost (latter is proposed title, effective 2023), Dean of Student Success (2023), Counseling, and the Human Resources office. Requests are made annually of the local police agencies to provide crime statistics for areas on and adjacent to College properties. CityProtect.com is reviewed annually and possible incidents are included in the police request.

CCC is a public, two-year co-educational institution serving northwest Oregon and southwest Washington since 1958. With three locations, namely the Lexington Avenue campus, Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station (MERTS) location, and South County Center in Seaside, the College serves approximately 5,500 students, whether full-time, part-time or in continuing education. The College does not have residential housing facilities, on or off-campus. CCC does not recognize any off-campus fraternity or sorority houses or off-campus student organizations.

The community surrounding CCC has grown in the past few years and continues to demonstrate growth. People of diverse backgrounds make up the community, and CCC’s student body mirrors this diversity. The College is committed to remaining accessible to an ever-increasing population with diverse needs.

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) serves as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of higher education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington and in British Columbia, Canada.

CCC is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and guests. Campus safety is a cooperative effort, where every CCC community member plays an active role in ensuring a safe learning and work environment. Students and employees are encouraged to review the information in this report carefully.

Statement of Values

Clatsop Community College students are proud members of a learning community. Students from different backgrounds and experiences must commit to the values of respect, accountability, service, and integrity. Students must conduct themselves with integrity and understand that the quality of their educational experience is predicated on the quality of individual academic work, mutual respect for the values of others, and service to the community.

The College expects both students and employees to hold themselves accountable to the commitments they make, and for their conduct. When faced with adversity, CCC expects a student to engage in thoughtful reflection and exhibit superior, ethical decision-making skills. The College expects that everyone respect the rights and dignity of all members of our community by listening attentively, communicating clearly, and remaining open to understanding others and their diverse points of view.