George County Center Section

George County Center

Students should read and be familiar with the information contained in the current Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Student Handbook. Of particular interest are the policies on “Due Process in Student Discipline” and “Student Grievance Procedures”. It is the responsibility of each student to carefully read and understand these policies.

This section of the handbook contains supplemental information for specific procedures at the George County Center.

Emergency Procedures

Fire Evacuation 

The instructions outlined below should be carried out as indicated upon notification by telephone, other communication systems or the sound of an alarm.

1. Each instructor will be responsible for leading students to the appropriate designated rally point.

2. Turn light on and exit room.

3. Maintain silence, walk, and keep to the right in hallways and stairs.

4. Do not use elevator.

5. Render assistance to the incapacitated persons. Check bathrooms, and computer labs.

6. Move to the rally point.

8. Remain outside and in the designated area until a re-entry signal is given by the appropriate authority.

NOTE: PERSONS FAILING TO RESPOND DURING AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION. PERSONS CAUSING A FALSE ALARM WITHOUT ANY REASON MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM THE COLLEGE.

Evacuation Rally Point Location

The rally point for all George County Center buildings is located under the oak tree in the grassy area on the west end of the campus near the paved access road.

Active Shooter

In general, how you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter, bearing in mind there could be more than one shooter involved in the same situation. If you find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, try to remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a strategy for survival.

At the first sign of an active shooter call campus police at 6447 (or cell 601-947-5326) or call 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a non-campus phone. The procedure for the campus during an active shooter situation is to go into lock down. Tell the dispatcher what is taking place, and inform him/her of your location; remain in place until the police or a campus administrator known to you, gives the ―all clear.

If an active shooter is outside your building, proceed to a room that can be locked, close and lock all the windows and doors, and turn off all the lights; if possible, get everyone down on the floor and ensure that no one is visible from outside the room.  Use large desks or furniture to barricade the door.

If an active shooter is in the same building, determine if the room you are in can be locked and if so, follow the same procedure described in the previous paragraph.  Unfamiliar voices may be the shooter attempting to lure victims from their safe space; do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a police officer.  If your room can’t be locked, determine if there is a nearby location that can be reached safely and secured, or if you can safely exit the building.

If an active shooter enters your office or classroom, try to remain calm. Alert police to the shooter’s location by dialing 911; if you can’t speak, leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen to what’s taking place. If there is absolutely no opportunity for escape or hiding, it might be possible to negotiate with the shooter; attempting to overpower the shooter with force should be considered a last resort, after all other options have been exhausted. If the shooter leaves the area, proceed immediately to a safer place and do not touch anything that was in the vicinity of the shooter.

When Lock down Procedures are Initiated

Lock down may be implemented when a situation occurs that may be a hazard to health or is life threatening. Lock down is intended to limit access and hazards by controlling and managing staff and students in order to increase safety and reduce possible victimization.  During a Lock Down, buildings will have restricted access until an― “all clear” is given by PA system, Connect Ed system or one of the methods listed below.  A Lock down may be implemented for a variety of reasons such as persons with weapons, intruders, police activity on or around campus, terrorist events and other situations that pose a threat to the campus community when evacuation is not a safe alternative.

Notification: Communication to begin a lock down may come in a variety of ways:

Outdoor Warning Siren ― “LOCK DOWN” repeated for a period of time and followed by the siren.  
Phone call or text to Building Monitors who will alert their assigned buildings.          
Connect Ed message to student cell phones and e-mails registered in the Web Services system.    
By handheld loudspeaker.  
Message delivered by runners. 
Voice commands from Campus Police or other law enforcement officers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Campus Incident Commander will determine the methods of notification. As many methods as can be utilized under the circumstances will be used to notify the campus community of lock down.

Tornado Warnings

The primary notification for a tornado will be the activation of sirens. Secondary notifications may be by PA system, Connect-Ed (cell phones), e-mails and voice command by law enforcement officers.

When you hear a siren, seek shelter in the nearest building. Go to a bottom floor, interior hallway or other interior room, away from doors and windows. Remain in a safe area until an all clear is given by campus authorities.

Children on Campus

Students are not allowed to bring children to campus except for special activities in which children are invited to attend such as Halloween, Christmas activities, etc. Students are not allowed to bring children to campus during or between the times students are attending classes, using the library, learning lab, other resources, or during work-study hours. Other students or non-students may not care for children while parents are in class, using campus resources or during work-study hours.

Under no circumstances are children to be left unattended on campus. When children are attending a special activity designed for attendance by children, parents have the responsibility of supervision at all times.

The College assumes no responsibility for the supervision of children and disciplinary action may be taken against students who violate any part(s) of this regulation.

Financial Aid

Students should visit the college website at mgccc.edu and click on the Financial Aid link for more information. Financial aid for the George County Center is processed through the Perkinston Campus.

Lost and Found

A “Lost and Found” is located in the Campus Police Office. Students who find items left in classrooms or other areas should turn them in at the Campus Police Office.

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible scheduling is offered at the George County Center. Weekend classes are taught each semester. The following is the time schedule for weekend classes:

Weekend Class Time Schedule
Friday – 6:00 pm-10:30 pm
Saturday – 8:00 am-7:30 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm-6:30 pm*
*Student will attend class for two weekends (dates are posted on schedule each semester) and an additional Friday night for a final exam.

English Composition I Weekend Schedule
Saturday – 8:00 am-7:30 pm
Sunday – 1:00 pm-6:30 pm
Student will meet three weekends, Saturday and Sunday only (dates are posted on schedule each semester).

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George County Center

Student Services Building (SS)

Business Office
Assistant Dean
Medical Assisting Classroom 1 and Lab
Welding Classroom 2
Learning Lab - Room 3
Classroom 4
Bookstore Room 7
Assessment Center - Room 5
Computer Lab Classroom 6

Career Programs #1 Building (CPI)

Classroom/Foods Lab
Magnolia Room
Post-Secondary Welding Shop C
Shop D

Career Programs #2 Building (CP2)

Cosmetology Classroom/Lab 10
WIOA Youth
AE Classroom 9

Maintenance Building

Storage Shed
Janitorial
Vehicle/Grounds Maintenance Office

Multi-Purpose Education Facility

Conference Room
Multi-Purpose Room
Lineman Classroom
Lineman Office
Medical Analysis Clinic

Academic Building (GCAB)

Admissions Office
Evening/Weekend Academic Coordinator Office
Enrollment Specialist’s Office
Student Support Services Coordinator
Student Lounge
Lecture Hall
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Assistance
Academic Classrooms

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