Student Right to Know Policy

Purpose

To provide prospective and current students with information in compliance with federal regulations.

To Whom Does This Policy Apply

Prospective and current students at Tacoma Community College.

References

• Student Right to Know Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542)
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
• Clery Act

Definitions

Student Right to Know Act of 1990: Law that requires institutions that receive Title IV HEA student financial aid to collect, report and / or disclose graduation rates for full-time, first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students and students receiving athletically related student aid.

The Clery Act: A consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act: A federal law that requires universities and colleges to make available gender equity information about their athletic programs.

Policy

Tacoma Community College will collect and disseminate student right-to-know information including campus crime statistics, completion and transfer rates, and any additional information required by federal regulations.