Garrett College Policies & Procedures
Board Approved Policies & Procedures
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Garrett Community College (dba Garrett College) and is responsible for approving all College policies. The Board has the responsibility to guarantee the integrity of the College, ensure that effective policies are established, and to entrust the administration of those policies to the President.
The Board of Trustees approved policies listed below are reviewed and revised when necessary. Review and revision dates are noted on each policy. These policies help the College accomplish its mission, support equity and fairness, and maintain accountability.
Academic/Instruction (Credit/Non-credit)
Administrative & Financial Services
- Acceptable Use of Technology
- Classification and Operation of Auxiliary Enterprises
- Disaster Recovery
- Debt Policy
- Disposal of Assets Policy
- Email Content & Signature Policy
- Expenditure of Funds and Budget Amendments
- Independent Contractor Policy
- Investment Policy
- Local Administrative Rights Policy
- Mobile Communication Device (MCD) Policy
- Policy on Federal Award Requirements
- Social Media Policies, Procedures and Best Practices
- Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization Policy
- Whistleblower
Board of Trustees-General
- Award of Emeritus Status
- Board Award for Outstanding Contributions to Garrett College
- Board of Trustee Bylaws
- Board of Trustees Conflict of Interest Policy
- Formulation & Adoption of Policies
- Governance
- Mandates Policy
- New Board Member Orientation Policy
- Presidential Evaluation Policy
- Religious Accommodations Policy
- Responsibility of CFO to Report Improprieties
Development
General/College-wide
- Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy
- Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco, Opioids, and Other Drugs (ACTOOD) Policy
- Animals/Pets on Campus Policy
- Campus Access
- Charitable Gifts and Donations Policy
- Confiscated Items Policy and Procedures
- College Delay and Closing
- Free Speech and Expression
- Procurement
- Inclement Weather
- Protection of Minors on Campus
- Public Information
- Parking and Traffic Policy & Procedures
- Pregnant and Related Conditions and Parenting Policy
- Privacy and Protection of Personally Identifiable Information Policy
- Relationships of Power or Influence Policy
- Sex Offender Policy
- Signage
- Timely Warning
- Use of College Facilities
- Video Surveillance
- Weapons Policy
Guiding Documents
- Academic Plan
- Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
- COVID Exposure Action Plan for Garrett College Updated September 24, 2020
- GC Brand Management Guide
- College Catalog
- Cultural Diversity Plan
- Governance Charter
- Laker Strong: Moving forward for the Spring 2022 Semester
- Mission
- Strategic Plan (FY2021-FY2025)
- Values
- Vision
Human Resources/Personnel
Student Services
- Contracted Disability Service Providers
- Emotional Support Animals Policy
- Good Academic Standing Requirement to Live in the Residence Halls
- Involuntary Student Withdraw Policy
- Personal Electronic Account Privacy Protection
- Professional Residence Life Staff Live-in Guest Policy
- Student Code of Conduct (August 2023 Update)
- Student Concerns About Athletic Programs and Activities Policy
