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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Administrative/Hardship Withdraw
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
Hazing Policy: Highland Community College is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all. College student groups (e.g. registered student organizations, intramural, club and athletic teams, and other recognized student groups) and individual students are prohibited from hazing. Students, student groups, and athletic teams are essential contributors to Highland’s mission, offering meaningful experiences that promote leadership, connection, and personal development. Acts of hazing undermine these core values and are prohibited under Illinois law. As such, Highland Community College forbids any form of hazing, whether conducted alone or in collaboration with others on or off campus.
Hazing is defined as any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person whether individually or in concert with others, against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or person to participate. This act is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization. Hazing includes acts that:
• Cause or create a risk of physical or psychological injury
• Result in humiliation, intimidation, or demeaning treatment
• Go beyond the reasonable risks typically encountered during participation in a Highland Community College Student Organization
▶ Reporting: Highland Community College encourages all members of the campus community who are aware of, have witnessed, or experienced conduct that they believe constitutes hazing to report the violation. Reporting options include:
• Code of Conduct Violation
• Report in person to Campus Security, Room H114
• Call the on-campus Security at 815-599-3652
• Report incident online using the Incident Reporting system on highland.edu
• Call 911
▶ Investigating Incidents: The Vice President/CSSO, Student Development & Support Services, or designee, will investigate and address reports of hazing violations in accordance with the Highland Community College Code of Conduct. In addition, reports of hazing may be investigated by the on-campus Security Department, with support from other law enforcement agencies, as outlined in of the Code of Conduct. All disciplinary actions and appeals will follow the procedures established in the Code of Conduct.
▶ Illinois State Law – 720 ILCS 5/12C-50. Hazing.
1. A person commits hazing when he or she knowingly requires the performance of any act by a student or other person in a school, college, university, or other educational institution of this State, for the purpose of induction or admission into any group, organization, or society associated or connected with that institution, if:
A. the act is not sanctioned or authorized by that educational institution; and
B. the act results in bodily harm to any person.
2. Sentence. Hazing is a Class A misdemeanor, except that hazing that results in death or great bodily harm is a Class 4 felony.
▶ Campus Transparency Report: An institution is not required to develop a Campus Hazing Report until the institution has a report and a finding of a hazing violation.
When one is reported and founded then the report must be posted on the College website with specific information and updated every 6 months.
Illinois Sex Offender Information
Reporting Academic and Conduct Concerns
Resources & Rights for Victims of Sexual Misconduct and Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act information (SaVE Act)
Transcript and Diploma Non-withholding
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
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