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Student Right-to-Know

Highland Community College believes in the importance of providing students with the information they need to be successful. To encourage student awareness, we have conveniently assembled all of this information on our website.

We are happy that you are a part of the Highland community, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in reaching your educational goals.

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Anti-bullying Policy

Counseling Services

Disability Services

Campus Emergency Guide

Campus Security and Crime Reporting [PDF, 480 KB]

EADA Survey [PDF, 891 KB] and Completion Certificate

Facilities for Disabled Students

Family Education Rights Act of 1974 (FERPA) and HCC Release of Student Information

Financial Aid and Return of Title IV Funds Policy

Graduation Rates and Other Student Success Metrics

Illinois Sex Offender Information

Payment Options

Project Succeed

Reporting Academic and Conduct Concerns

Resources & Rights for Victims of Sexual Misconduct and Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act information (SaVE Act)

To report concerns to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy investigator:
Title IX Coordinator
Vice President of Student Development and Support Services
Liz Gerber
M-101
815-599-3531
Liz.Gerber@highland.edu

Title IX Deputy Investigator
Director of Human Resources
Karen Brown
H-232
815-599-3402
Karen.Brown@highland.edu

Sexual and other harassment policy

Reports of sexual or other harassment may be filed using the Incident Reporting Form

Employees and third parties may also direct reports to: Karen Brown,
Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer at 815.599.3402

Students may direct reports to: Liz Gerber,
Vice President of Student Development and Support Services and Investigator, at 815-599-3531

Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy

Prohibition of Sex-Based Misconduct

Student Academic Complaint Policies and Procedures

Success Center (Tutoring services)

Tuition and Fees and Net Price Calculator

Veterans Benefits

Voter Registration

Student Services Assistance

Disability Services

Students may request accommodations for disabilities in the Success Center, room M-104.
815-599-3605 or adaservices@highland.edu

HOUSE Liaison

For assistance with insecure housing or if you have been in the foster care system.
Beth Groshans: 815-599-3483 or Beth.Groshans@highland.edu

Undocumented Student Liaison

Assistance for undocumented student accessing admissions, financial aid, or other enrollment-related processes.
Jeremy Bradt: 815-599-3500 or Jeremy.Bradt@highland.edu

Benefits Navigator

Assistance with government support programs, community, and financial aid resources.
Wes Bertram: 815-599-3428 or Wes.Bertram@highland.edu

Success Coaches

Connect with academic coaching, mentoring, and tutoring services in the Success Center.
Chance Sharp: 815-599-3654 or Chance.Sharp@highland.edu
Heather Wagner: 815-599-3548 or Heather.Wagner@highland.edu