Federal regulations require that educational institutions provide specific information each semester to students and employees. The following notice pertains to the Annual Security Report, Consumer Information, and FERPA.
1. Annual Security Report (ASR)
Federal regulations require that an Annual Security Report be compiled and published on or before October 1 each year. A link to the report is available on the Campus Police and Security webpage at https://www.wilkescc.edu/wccpd/. The report is available underneath the “Additional Information” section. A hard copy of the report may also be picked up at the reception desk in Student Services.
2. Consumer Information Notice:
Federal regulations require colleges and universities to annually provide current students, prospective students, and employees with consumer information. To make the information readily available, Wilkes Community College maintains a Consumer Information webpage. Anyone interested in viewing this information can visit https://www.wilkescc.edu/consumer-information/ to find links to web pages, reports, and additional details regarding Wilkes Community College. A paper copy of the information is available upon request from Wendy Nichols in the Student Services Office.
Student Consumer Information includes:
Academic Information
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure
Academic Regulations
Continuing Education Programs
Curriculum Education Programs
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
College & Career Readiness (Basic Skills)
History of Institution
Student Right-To-Know Act, Graduation Rates, Retention Rates, and Transfer Out Rates
Instructional Facilities
Performance Measures
State Authorization
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer Information
Career Services
Career Services
Financial Information
Assistance Available
CFNC
Net Price Calculator
Cost of Attendance Elements
Veteran Benefits
Financial Aid Refund Policy
Requirements for Withdrawal and Drop/Add
Textbook Information
Tuition and Fees
Refund Policy
Drug Related Convictions and Federal Student Aid
Full Time Pell Recipient Demographic Data
General Information
Admissions
Vaccinations Required for Limited Admission Programs
Board of Trustees
Employee Directory
General Information
Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness
Student Grievance Process
Voter Registration Information
NC Voter Registration Forms
Health and Safety
Campus Safety and Security
Drug and Alcohol Policy / Prevention Program
Emergency Response Plan
Legal Information
Academic Integrity
American Library Association Copyright Website
Computer Use and File Sharing
FERPA
Student Conduct
US Copyright Law
Student Life, Athletics, and Student Services
Athletics: WCC does not have an athletics program
Student Life
Student Services
Constitution Day Program
3. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is federal legislation regarding the privacy of student records. It governs the disclosure of education records maintained by institutions and access to those records.
To learn more about how FERPA protects student educational records please visit https://www.wilkescc.edu/registrar/. If you have questions, please contact the registrar, Michael Ward.
