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COLLEGE RESOURCES Grandview Library Grandview Library, situated on the YVCC Campus, is a joint partnership of YVCC and the city of Grandview serving the community, faculty, staff and currently enrolled students of YVCC. The library contains over 40,000 items for all ages and scholarly volumes specifically selected to support the college curriculum, online access to several thousand full text periodicals, print periodicals and 5 current newspapers. A wide variety of popular and documentary videos and DVDs are available for check out, as are a selection of music CD’s and books on CD. Downloadable popular music, audio and e-books are available through the library’s website at www.yvcc.edu/grandviewlibrary. Staff is available to assist with questions regarding e-media and use of personal e-readers. Use your Grandview Library card and password to access the Library’s website to check your library account, search the catalog and the databases; download music, audio-books, and e-books; renew your items and place holds. Interlibrary loan may be available for materials not owned by the library. The library has 25 computer workstations available, as well as, WiFi capability, 2 study rooms which seat up to 6 and a Program Room which seats 32. A copy machine/printer is available for black and white printing. The library houses the Blance McLane Cook Art Library which contains art works and a collection of books that were bequeathed to the library. The collection continues to grow due to monies left in trust. This trust also sponsors an annual art scholarship of at least $2,000.00 Reference help is always available, as are tours and orientations with sufficient notice. Organized tours for both students and community groups are available by reservation and can be tailored to fit the needs of the requestor. Due to the unique nature of the library, there are children’s events and activities throughout the year and a monthly adult book discussion group hosted by the Friends of Grandview Library.
Mathematics Center The math centers, located on the first floor of Glenn Anthon Hall in room 101 on the Yakima Campus and in L102 at Grandview Campus, provide drop-in instructional support for classes from arithmetic through calculus. Math Department instructors and instructional technicians provide individualized assistance to address students’ questions about topics from their mathematics courses as well as other mathematics-related courses. Help is also provided through computer/CD instruction focusing on concept development and guided practice. Resources such as calculators, textbooks, manipulatives, math-related materials, and supplemental written materials are available to students in the study areas of the center. Hours are posted at the center each quarter. For further information, check online at www.yvcc.edu/mathcenter or call the phone number in the front of this catalog.
Yakima Valley Community College, 2014-2015
Security YVCC security is responsible for the enforcement of college policy, rules, regulations and local, state and federal laws on the YVCC Campus. This includes tracking, monitoring and providing crime statistics required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act of 1998, which are made available in the campus security office in Palmer Hall. Crime statistics are also available on the security website: www.yvcc.edu/security Accidents, Auto, and Personal Injury All accidents occurring on campus must be reported and documented immediately to campus security. Alcohol and Drugs Yakima Valley Community College enforces the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988. Campus Closures In the event that YVCC cancels classes due to an emergency situation or weather condition, the college’s Emergency Preparedness Planning Team will take steps to inform the college community. Students and employees can: • Listen to local media outlets including television and radio stations in Yakima and Tri-Cities for information on college closures. Be sure to listen for clarification on whether the closure is for Yakima or Grandview campuses and whether only day classes or if evening classes are also affected. Evening students, please check the website in the late afternoon, as the status of the closure may change. • View updated information on the college website: www.yvcc.edu/alerts and Flash Alert Newswire website: www.schoolreport.org • Receive email/text messages through YVCC’s notification system, RAVE. RAVE will automatically send YVCC students and employees who have an email on file with the college an email alert. You have the option to change your preferences and add your cellphone number to receive a text message. The college will active your RAVE account during your first quarter as a YVCC student or employee, you are then responsible to manage the account by updating your contact information. For more details, visit www.yvcc.edu/alerts Unless otherwise notified, the college will resume regular business hours the following day. Information on YVCC’s Emergency Preparedness Planning can be found online at www.yvcc.edu/security