CT State Gateway is the flagship campus of Connecticut State Community College. CT State is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Its accreditation was issued in June 2023. View the Full NECHE Documentation.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by NECHE indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited college or university is one that has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is addressed through accreditation. Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by NECHE should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

Program Accreditations

• The Automotive Programs (General Motors (ASEP), Honda (PACT), and Comprehensive Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)) are accredited by the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. The Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).
   
• The Dietetic Technology Program is currently granted developmental accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400 or (800) 877-1600; www.eatright.org.
   
• The Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Radiologic Technology and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredit the Radiologic Technology Program (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiography, and Radiation Therapy Technology). (Recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, and the American Society of Radiologic Technology.)
   
• The Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor Program is approved by the Connecticut Certification Board, a member of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.

• The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation Of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone (727) 210-2350 Fax (727) 210-2354. URL: www.caahep.org  The Joint Review Committee( JRC-DMS) on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) is a nonprofit organization in existence to establish, maintain and promote quality standards for educational programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043/ jrcdms.org

• The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; Telephone: (404) 975-5000; Fax: (404) 975-5020; www.acenursing.org

• The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Educational
  Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). 820 W Danforth Rd, #B1, Edmond, OK 73003.
  Phone (405) 285-0546 Fax: (405) 285-0579 Email:

Licensure

Curricula are approved and licensed by the Board of Governors for Higher Education in the state of Connecticut. The state of Connecticut, Department of Education, Veterans Education Division, approves the College's programs for the education and training of veterans under provisions of Section 1775, Chapter 36, Title 38, USC.

Bienvenida del CEO

Bienvenido a Connecticut State Community College Gateway Campus. Ubicado en el corazón de New Haven, somos es el campus urbano de CT State que le ofrece a los estudiantes la educación y las habilidades que necesitan para avanzar académica y profesionalmente.

Nuestra pagina web contiene una gran cantidad de información sobre CT State y el campus de Gateway. Agréguelo a sus favoritos para obtener información sobre admisión, graduación y mucho más.

Es un placer para mí servir como el CEO interino en Gateway Campus para el año 2024/25. Usted encontrará que mi puerta está abierta, y lo invito a comunicarse con nuestra facultad y personal. Aquí todos compartimos un compromiso de ayudar a todos y cada uno de los estudiantes a tener éxito.

Gateway es un campus moderno, de diseño sostenible, lleno de luz que ofrece las últimas tecnologías a través de sus salones inteligentes, laboratorios de computación, culinarios, tecnológicos y clínicos. Los cuales simulan el ambiente de trabajo del mundo real.

Los estudiantes de Gateway Campus tienen acceso a todos los beneficios de uno de los colegios comunitarios más grandes del país ubicado en un sector universitario histórico. Esta rodeado de museos, galerías de arte, teatros y Long Island Sound.

Gateway ofrece vías de traslado a universidades vecinas de cuatro años. Se asocia con instituciones de clase mundial como Yale New Haven Health Care y le brinda acceso a programas académicos y de certificaciónes únicas, como: Administración de Servicios Públicos, Tecnologías de Ingeniería Ferroviaria, Medicina Nuclear, Tecnología Quirúrgica y más.

Nuestro campus es un microcosmo de la comunidad en general, con toda la variedad de edades, razas, etnicidades, estatus socioeconómicos, religiónes y culturas que Connecticut tiene para ofrecer. Asista a nuestras clases en línea, en persona; o en cualquiera de los multiples campus de CT State. En Gateway Campus, encontrará un ambiente de aprendizaje y de apoyo necesarios donde la experiencia universitaria se ve reforzada por el respeto mutuo y el aprecio por nuestras diferencias.

En nombre de la facultad, el personal, los administradores y los socios comunitarios, les damos la bienvenida a CT State Gateway Campus. Thomas G. Coley Ph.D., CEO interino

Gateway Community College

Department of Public Safety

JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY

AND

CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS

ISSUED 2022 FOR THE YEAR 2021

Submitted by: Sergeant Cary Broderick and Director of Facilities Brian Higney

History of the Clery Act

* The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990 (34CFR668.46), also known as the "Clery Act", is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. The act is named in memory of Jeanne Clery, a 19-years old Lehigh University freshman who was assaulted and murdered in her residence hall on April 5, 1986. This report has been prepared to meet the requirements of this act.

Clery Reporting

GCC PD prepares and publishes the annual Clery report for campus crime statistics. The reports are published and distributed annually as well as posted digitally on the college website for public disclosure. GCC PD is responsible for collecting statistics, identifying crimes, reporting crimes to the FBI and the department of education, and publishing statistics per federal law.

Campus Law Enforcement

MISSION STATEMENT

The Goal of the Department of Public Safety is to build relationships within the college campus and surrounding communities, dedicated to providing a safe haven for learning. This goal is accomplished by providing fair, honest, impartial police service to the college community and the public.

VALUES

Values are ethical statements of the principles which bind us together as an organization. Values form the ethical basis for our decision making. As a group and an organization, we subscribe to these values:

• Integrity: basing our decisions on what is legally and ethically right, safeguarding the legal rights, privileges and dignity of all people.
• Trust: maintaining the highest level of trust and honesty with those we serve by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performances.
• Commitment: exhibiting the spirit of determination and dedication that leads to professionalism and the achievement of excellence in every endeavor.
• Courage: sustaining the mental, moral and physical strength necessary to carry us through the challenges of policing.

COLLEGE POLICE FORCE DESCRIPTION

The GCC Police Department personnel includes a POST Certified Police Sergeant. He has full powers of arrest. GCC is currently in the search process of hiring for a POST Certified Police Officer. Additionally, there are thirty-one (31) contracted Public Safety Officers. GCC hires at least one active City of New Haven Police Officer (extra duty) on a daily basis during the college’s hours of operation.

Mutual Aid Agreement between Gateway Community College and New Haven Police Department

Procedures for the Reporting of Criminal Offenses:

To report a crime, contact Campus Police/Public Safety at (203) 285-2246 (non-emergencies), dial 911 (emergencies only), or use the Code Blue telephones located in the Halls, Parking Garage, or on the exterior of both North and South buildings. Any suspicious activity or person seen in the parking lots, loitering around vehicles, inside buildings, or around buildings on campus, should be reported to the Police/Security Department. In addition, you may report a crime to the following:

Police and Public Safety N105 (203) 285-2246
Director of Human Resources, N324 (203) 285-2534
For off-campus options, you may refer to the current Student Handbook. College Police and the New Haven Police Department have a mutual aid and assistance agreement. Each department augments the other within their jurisdictions doing mutual investigations, arrests, and prosecutions. College police personnel attend weekly meetings with local law enforcement agencies to exchange ideas and problems which may be of concern for the College community. Crime Reporting

The College Police/Public Safety and the College Community encourages anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the police or Public Safety. Because police reports are public records under state law, the College Police Department cannot hold reports of crime in confidence. Confidential reports for purposes of inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics can generally be made to other college campus security authorities, as identified below. Confidential reports of crime may also be made to Crime Stoppers at (203) 285-2246. Voluntary Confidential Reporting Procedure

The Wellness Center offers holistic wrap-around case management services in an inclusive and judgement free environment to support Gateway’s overall mission and purpose.

We are committed to supporting students’ development in problem solving skills, coping techniques and self-advocacy.

Services include:

Solution Focused Brief Counseling (SFBC) to support the needs of GCC’s diverse population;
Crisis Intervention Counseling and referral services;
Comprehensive campus wide programs to support students in mind, body and spirit;
Case management services to address basic needs, financial stability and access to public benefits screenings
All counseling sessions are provided in a supportive, empathetic, collaborative and confidential environment.

Campus Security Authorities

The Clery Act defines a campus security authority as:

• A member of the GCC Police department or a Public Safety department of an institution.
• Any individual or individuals who have responsibility for campus safety but who do not constitute the GCC Police department or a public safety department (e.g., an individual who is responsible for monitoring the entrance into institutional property).
• Any individual or organization specified in an institution's statement of campus safety policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses.
• An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings. (An official is defined as any person who has the authority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution.)

At GCC, the Campus Security Authorities are:

Timely Warnings

During orientation, students are informed of services offered by the Campus Police and Public Safety Department. An oral presentation outlines ways to maintain personal safety and security. Students are told about crime on-campus and in surrounding neighborhoods. Similar information is presented to new employees through the Employee Manual. Crime Prevention Programs and Sexual Assault Prevention Programs are offered on a continual basis. Periodically during the academic year, the City of New Haven Police, in cooperation with other College organizations and departments, presents crime prevention awareness sessions on sexual assault (rape and acquaintance rape), Rohypnol abuse, theft, and vandalism, as well as educational sessions on personal safety and security.

• Lock down/active shooter drills are done twice a semester.
• Fire drills are done once a semester.

Lock-Down/Shelter-in-Place

A lock-down condition may be required for a number of different types of emergencies, such as a hostile intruder, violent or weapons situation, a chemical spill or plume, severe weather or civil unrest. Lock-down announcements are given in English only over the building Emergency Telephone Notification System and/or the Fire Alarm Annunciator System.

IF A HOSTILE INTRUDER IS PRESENT ON CAMPUS,
quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. A hostile intruder situation can change rapidly. In addition to being aware of your surroundings and escape routes, thinking about how you will react to a hostile intruder situation in advance will help you act quickly and efficiently. Take time to understand your surroundings and environment then make a plan.

During an active shooter or hostile intruder event, there are three choices an individual can make:

RUN… If possible, run to an exit, evacuate the building and get to a safe location – this is your first option. If a safe exit is available, take it immediately. Warn others of the impending danger and encourage them to come with you, but do not let them slow you down.

HIDE…

If a safe escape is not possible, proceed to the nearest office or classroom until help arrives or safe exit is available. Close, lock and barricade doors and windows, turn off lights, hide behind something thick, and silence cell phones. Call 911 (8-911 from college phones). Your goal is not only to stay out of sight, but to prevent the shooter from reaching you. Barricades also distract the shooter, allowing more time for you and responders. Do not answer the door or respond to voice commands until you are sure they are coming from police or other legitimate responders. Stay: calm, quiet, wait.

FIGHT…

As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger, you may choose to fight. Be aggressive, used improvised weapons (fire extinguishers, scissors, hot coffee, glass containers or anything else available), and commit your actions. Fight as a group if possible. This action also distracts the shooter and allows time and opportunity for the police to act. Further information on GCC Emergency Procedures can be found in the Emergency Guidebook. This is located on the GCC website.

GCC POLICIES

Drugs & Alcohol Policy

The Board of Regents for Higher Education in Connecticut endorses the statement of the network of colleges and universities committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol abuse, which is based on the following premise:

American society is harmed in many ways by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs – decreased productivity, serious health problems, breakdown of the family structure, and strained social resources. Problems of illicit use and abuse of substances have a pervasive effect upon many segments of society – all socioeconomic groups, all age levels, and even the unborn. Education and learning are especially impaired by alcohol abuse and illicit drug use.

The Board recognizes that education regarding alcohol and substance abuse is an appropriate and even necessary part of contemporary college life. Since the unauthorized use of controlled substances, in addition to the potentially harmful effect it may have on students and employees, in contrary to state and federal law and regulation, it must be prohibited in any college activity, on or off the college campus.

Although the conditions of alcohol and drug dependency may be considered disabilities or handicaps under state and federal law and regulation and Board of Regents policy, and employees and students will not be discriminated against because they have these disabilities, all students and employees are considered to be responsible for their actions and their conduct.

• Statement of the Network of Colleges and Universities Committed to the Elimination of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

These provisions shall apply to all colleges under the jurisdiction of the Board:

1. No student or employee shall knowingly possess, use, distribute, transmit, sell, or be under the influence of any controlled substance on the college campus or off the college campus at a college-sponsored activity, function, or event. Use or possession of a drug authorized by a medical prescription from a registered physician shall not be a violation of this provision.
2. All colleges shall develop and enforce policies regarding the sale, distribution, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus, subject to state and federal law. Consistent with previous board policy, the consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus may be authorized by the president subject to the following conditions, as appropriate:

a. when a temporary permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages has been obtained and dram shop act insurance has been purchased

b. when a when a college permit has been obtained

c. when students bring their own beverages

d. when alcoholic beverages are provided by a student organization and no fee is charged for attendance or for said beverages

3. All colleges shall provide educational programs on the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and referral for assistance for students and employees who seek it. Colleges are encouraged to establish campus-wide committees to assist in development of these programs in response to particular campus needs and identification of referral resources in their respective service planning regions.
4. This policy shall be published in all college catalogs, faculty and staff manuals, and other appropriate literature.
5. Failure to comply with this policy will result in invocation of the appropriate disciplinary procedure and may result in separation from the college and referral to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

U.S. Department of Education regulations published on January 31, 1989, implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 require any agency awarded federal grants after March 18, 1989, to provide certification that it will maintain a drug-free workplace. To this end, Gateway Community College certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:

A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibitions;

B. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:

1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace
2. The college’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace

C. Making it a requirement that each new employee be given a copy of the statement noted above;

D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by the above paragraph that, as a condition of employment, the employee will:

1. Abide by the terms of the statement, and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no longer than five days after such conviction;

E. Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under sub-paragraph (D) (2), from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction;

F. Taking one of following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (D) (2), with respect to any employee who is convicted:

1. Taking an appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, or;
2. Requiring such employee(s) to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;

G. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraph (A) through (F).

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE

The College educate the student community about sexual assaults and date rape through educational programs and information throughout the academic year. The Police/Public Safety and the Counseling and Student Success Center Department offers sexual assault education and information programs to College students and employees upon request. Literature on date rape education, risk reduction, and College response is available through the Counseling and Student Success Center.

If you are a victim of a sexual assault at this College, your first priority should be to get to a place of safety. You should then obtain necessary medical treatment. The College strongly advocates that a victim of sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. An assault should be reported directly to a College Police/Public Safety officer. Filing a report with a College Police/Public Safety officers will not obligate the victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the reported victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from officers. Filing a police report will ensure that a person who reports being a victim of a sexual assault:

• Receives the necessary medical treatment and tests without expense to them
• Provides the opportunity for collection of evidence helpful in prosecution, which cannot be obtained later (ideally, a victim of sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to a medical/legal exam)
• Assures the reported victim has access to free confidential counseling from counselors specifically trained in the area of sexual assault crisis intervention

POLICY STATEMENT ADDRESSING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION

In accordance with the "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the College Police/Public Safety Department provides a link to the Connecticut State Police Sex Offender Registry. This Act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student. In the State of Connecticut, convicted sex offenders must register with the Sex Offender Registry maintained by the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of State Police, Sex Offender Registry Unit, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 54-250. The Sex Offender Registry information provided under this law shall be used for the purposes of the administration of criminal justice, screening of current or prospective employees and volunteers, or otherwise for the protection of the public in general and children in particular. Unlawful use of the information for purposes of intimidating or harassing another is prohibited and a willful violation shall be punishable as provided by law. The Connecticut State Police is responsible for maintaining this registry. Follow the link below to access the Connecticut State Police website: www.ct.gov/dps/site/default.asp

PROGRAMS & CAMPAIGNS

Red Flag Campaign

The Red Flag Campaign is a way to use bystander intervention to make people aware of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking. Students wrote down different situations and sayings that would be a warning sign to someone, hence a red flag. The goal is for those who do not know what a warning sign/red flag looks like to learn and become more aware. Student can read the different red flags that are posted and this can help them to learn what is unhealthy. This was sponsored by the Gender Equity Center.

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is a program that focuses on different ways to engage students to discuss the topic of mental health. The Gender Equity Center hosts a table that offer a number of different activities that Gateway community members could participate in such as the Clothesline Project, the Red Flag Campaign, and the Bystander Pledge. They also offer information on seeking services on and off campus.

Bringing In the Bystander

Bringing In the Bystander is a program that is for college students that addresses the topic of being a positive bystander. The program educates students on how they can stop a potential sexual assault from happening or how to have the difficult conversation when someone says something inappropriate. Bringing In the Bystander provides students with different tools that they can use to allow them to make a difference. This was sponsored by the Gender Equity Center.

Healthy Relationships

A member from the local domestic violence center came to speak to different classes in both the fall and spring. She spoke about healthy relationships and how sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence can be involved in unhealthy relationships. The goal of Healthy Relationships is to get the students to understand that there are a number of different factors that can make a relationship unhealthy and there are services out there for those who are involved or know someone who is involved in an unhealthy relationship.

Blue Lights

Gateway’s campus has the Blue Light system throughout the campus that allows anyone to call security for immediate assistance in case of an emergency of sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence, and more.

I Choose

I Choose focuses on making positive life choices that don't involve violence. It stems from the idea that violence is a choice – and with the right mentors and the right tools. People can choose to rise above domestic violence. The I Choose campaign is about working towards educating people about making good life choices: “I Choose respect;” “I Choose not to normalize violence towards women;” “I Choose to take a stand against domestic violence.” Understand that having successful role models, can allow people to begin to understand how good choices can result in life affirming successes.

Online Programs & Campaigns for 2022

MOU with Women and Families Center

MOU with BHCare Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services

GENERAL EVACUATION PROCEDURES

In the event of an obvious emergency (fire, gas leak, certain types of bomb threats, etc.) requiring immediate evacuation, the fire alarm alert system will sound consisting of an audible horn and visual strobe alarm with automated verbal notification. Announcements of the need to evacuate the building are typically made via the fire alarm notifier PA system, but may also be made over the emergency telephone notification system, via email, and through personal staff contact. Announcements will be made in English only.

EVACUATION PLAN

1. Everyone in the building must evacuate when an alarm sounds and/or upon verbal notification by authorized personnel.

All persons in classrooms should be directed to move in an orderly manner to the designated exits posted on the Emergency Action Plan located on the wall of the room’s egress.

If time and safety permits, close all doors.

If your assigned exit is blocked, keep calm and seek nearest exit.

When outside of building, proceed away from the building, and if able, make your way to the Knights of Columbus grounds (park area or rear parking lot) located directly across the street from the college on Church Street.

The Early Learning Center evacuate to the Temple Street Garage.

Gateway Garage evacuate to the Crown Street sidewalk.

Persons with a physical/mobility disability, who cannot exit the building, should proceed to the nearest area of refuge where they shall wait for the emergency personnel to arrive and evacuate them. The areas of refuge are as follows:

North Building: Stairwell G, behind fire doors floors 1-4, and lower level

South Building: Hallway Stairwell D, behind fire doors floors 1-4

Library: Stairwell J, behind fire doors floors 1-2

2. If you become trapped inside the building, stay near the floor and shout at regular intervals to alert rescue personnel of your location.

Stay together as a group. Notify 911 of any persons with a disability requiring assistance. If possible to do so safely, have someone stay behind with persons with disabilities until emergency personnel arrive.

3. Once evacuated:

Stay out if roadways and areas utilized by emergency personnel.

Remain outside of the building until the security staff authorizes re-entry.

RESPONSE TIME FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

The expected response time for the New Haven Police Department and New Haven Fire Department is 3-5 minutes which is not taking into account a weather related happening or a manmade disaster that is ongoing. Additionally, the average response time for the Connecticut State Police is twenty-five minutes according to the recent security assessment by Elert and Associates.

College ID Cards - Online Ordering

To apply for a college ID you must be a currently registered student or employee of Gateway Community College. When ordering your college ID online, please be sure that your college email is active and that your check it regularly , as this is where you will be notified when your ID is ready for pick up.

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Directions and Parking

1. How do I drive to the Gateway Downtown Campus?

In GoogleMaps, Waze or other applications enter 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT as the destination address.

From Hartford

• I-91 South to I-95 South (New York). Take Exit 46, Long Wharf (first exit on the right).

• At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Sargent Drive.

• Go straight. Turn left at the traffic light on Church Street and go over the bridge toward downtown New Haven. The college is on the left.

From New London

• I-95 South (New York). Take Exit 46, Long Wharf (first exit on the right).

• At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto Sargent Drive.

• Go straight. Turn left at the traffic light on Church Street and go over the bridge toward downtown New Haven. The college is on the left.

From New York

• I-95 North to exit 1 toward Downtown New Haven.

• Make a slight right onto N Frontage Road.

• Turn Right onto Church Street. The college will be on your left.

2. How do I drive to the Gateway Parking Garage?

Follow the driving directions above and turn left onto Crown Street.  The entrance to the Gateway parking garage will be on your left about halfway up the block.

3. How do I drive to the Temple Street Garage?

Follow the directions to the Downtown Campus and turn left onto Crown Street.  The entrance to the Temple Street Garage is on the left after the entrance to the Gateway Garage.  There is also and entrance from George Street and from Frontage Road.

4. How do I get from the Gateway Parking Garage into the Gateway campus?

There are elevators located in the southeast corner of each level of the parking garage.

Two entrances are available into the campus directly from the Gateway Garage.  The entrance on the 4th floor of the garage provides access to the 3rd floor of the North Building.

The Lower level of the garage provides access to the 1st floor of the North Building.

5. How do I get from the Temple Street Garage into the Gateway campus?

From the Temple Street Garage follow the marked pedestrian exit routes and you can enter the buildings from the corners of Church and George Street or Church and Crown Street.

6. How do I park for free in the Gateway Parking Garage or the Temple Street Parking Garage?

Students, faculty and staff may park for free in the Gateway Garage or the Temple Street Garage by holding the barcode on their Gateway ID up to the reader at the entrance to the garage.The same procedure is followed to exit the garage.

Until the readers are activated students, faculty and staff may park in the Gateway Garage by showing their Gateway ID to the attendant at the garage entrance.  Anyone parking in the Temple Street Garage needs to take a parking ticket and bring the ticket to a Gateway Security Desk (at the entrances) to have the ticket validated.

7. What are the hours of operation for the garages?

• Gateway Garage:
  Monday – Friday: 6:00am -11:30pm
  Saturday:  7:00am – 5:00pm
  The garage is open on days when the college is open.
• Temple Street Garage:  open 24/7 everyday

8. Can visitors to the campus park for free in the garages?

The college validates parking for visitors who use the Temple Street Garage. Parking tickets should be brought to a GCC security desk where they can be validated. 

On occasion, parking spaces can be arranged in the GCC garage by previous arrangement.

9. How do I arrange for a security officer to walk me to my car, bus stop, or while waiting for my ride?

Please stop by any security desk (at the entrances) to arrange for an escort to your car, a nearby bus stop or while waiting for your ride at the curb. You may also call 203-285-2246 or extension 52246 to make arrangements for assistance.

1,300 parking spaces are available in Gateway’s own garage and the Temple Street Garage. Enter the Temple Street Garage off of Frontage, George, or Crown Streets, or enter the Gateway garage off of Crown Street. 

Visitor Parking

• Anyone visiting the college for business before the semester begins will be considered a visitor
• Visitors must park in the Temple Street Garage and obtain a parking ticket 
• Tickets will be validated by Gateway at the Security stations on the first floor.

Registered Student Parking

Access to the GCC and Temple Street garages is obtained using your Student ID, according to the following guidelines (subject to change):

• Credit Students    Parking access for registered credit students will begin two weeks before the start of classes and end the day of finals.
• Summer Session Students    Parking access will begin the first day of class and end the last day of class for the sessions for which the student has registered.
• Winter Session Students    Parking access will begin the first day of class and end the last day of class for the sessions for which the student has registered.
• Non-Credit (CCE) Students    Parking access will begin the first day of the course and end the last day of course for which the student has registered.

College IDs used by anyone other than the student represented will be immediately confiscated and destroyed. The student will then need to purchase a replacement ID at a cost of $10.

Students are to park in the Temple Street Garage if they have forgotten their ID Card. 

If your Gateway ID does not operate the gate at the Temple Street Garage, please follow visitor parking guidelines and obtain a ticket to be validated by Gateway Security.

Student Parking access will be revoked for students who withdraw from all classes or are dropped for non-payment; Visitor Parking rules then apply.

Students are not permitted to park in the designated faculty/staff parking areas on the first floors of the Gateway Garage.

Faculty & Staff Parking

Access to the GCC and Temple Street garages is based on the type of employee, according to the following guidelines (which are subject to change):

• Full-Time Faculty & Staff    Parking access is granted based on employment dates
• Part-Time Faculty & Staff (EAs, PTLs)    Free parking access is granted based on dates of employment on campus
• Student Employees    Parking access is granted based on dates of employment on campus
• Affiliated Staff    Parking access is granted based on dates of employment on campus.

Reserved parking is available on the first level of the Gateway Garage, for full-time faculty and staff only. If Reserved parking is full, employees are encouraged to park in the remaining GCC Garage spots, or in the Temple Street Garage.

Eligible faculty/staff must display their parking hanger or will be ticketed. Parking hangers are available at the main Security Station.

Part-time faculty and staff will park in remaining GCC Garage spaces or in the Temple Street Garage.

Email Policy

Electronic Communication Policy

The following email settings were enforced on 4/10/2020:

• O365 Junk Filtering was enabled- to enhance junk email capability;
• Blackboard.com was removed from both the Safe Senders List and the Blocked Senders List- using Safe Senders and Blocked Senders bypassed email security protocols;
• Keep a copy of forwarded messages was enabled and- which ensures that any message you forward leaves a copy in your email box;
• Only Trust Emails on My Safe Sender List was disabled- again, to enforce email security protocols

And on 06/02/2020 the following email settings will be enforced:

• Email Auto Forwarding will be disabled- This only disables the automatic forwarding of emails to a personal email address. You can still forward individual emails as needed;
• Clutter will be disabled;
• Trust Email from My Contacts will be disabled- To enforce email security protocols;
• All Domains, such as gmail.com, yahoo.com, etc., will be removed from the Safe Senders List; Again, to enforce email security protocols

Note: These email settings will be reset periodically, as needed, to ensure they are set properly.

In addition, on June 2, 2020, Banner and BlackBoard systems will be modified such that neither students, faculty nor staff will be able to change their preferred email address on these systems, which will be automatically populated/repopulated with their assigned CSCU email address. A reminder, all college related communication must occur through the college email system. Please see section 6 in the attached policy for additional details.

For more information on all these topics, please review our O365 Email Security FAQs.

An announcement regarding this change has been placed on the following sites:

• myCommNet portal
• Blackboard Learning Management System
• CSCU Online Help Desk (Bb Help Desk)
• CSCU IT Support Center

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) have activated a new alert system that enables college officials to communicate with students, staff, and faculty in emergency situations via multiple contact methods—including email, phone calls, and text messages. This is a free* service to members of the college and university communities.

All participants—students, staff, and faculty—should update their contact preferences in Banner Self-Service (myCommNet.edu). You will be able to indicate your preferences for receiving emergency notifications. You may choose a primary text*, a primary cell phone, email address, and/or home phone. Need to update your myCommNet Alert information? Click here to view the guide to changing your information.

* Please note that text message costs will follow your calling plan's terms for text messages. In some cases a message may result in two or more SMS / Texts being received.

The Everbridge Emergency Notification System is a comprehensive system, adopted by the CSCU to allow colleges to quickly communicate with their campus communities when there are emergency situations or inclement weather closings. All members of the college community are automatically enrolled and required to provide up-to-date contact information, including faculty, staff, students, affiliated staff, and long-term guests.

FAQs

What is myCommNet Alert used for?

College officials will use the myCommNet Alert system to communicate with faculty, staff, and students in the event of weather emergencies (late openings, early closings, all-day closings), and life-safety emergencies (lockdowns, evacuations), and other emergencies as they arise. myCommNet Alert will not be used for standard announcements—these will be posted on the college webpage, Facebook, and other communication media.

Who will use myCommNet Alert?

myCommNet Alert will be used by campus officials to post emergency messages.

Is participation in myCommNet Alert mandatory?

Yes, it is mandatory that all students, faculty, staff, affiliated staff, and long-term guests have a communication record in myCommNet Alert. There are no exceptions and there is no opt-out option. However, you may edit and update your preferred method for receiving notifications at my.CommNet.edu.

How does myCommNet Alert contact me? How many methods of contact do I need to provide?

myCommNet Alert has the ability to contact you up to 6 different ways—text message, cell phone, email, secondary cell phone, home phone, and work email. You must provide at least two (2) different contact methods. All members of the campus community will have to log into the myCommNet portal and utilize the form to update their communication method preferences with their current and preferred information. Each emergency message will be sent once to each of your contact methods.

What happens if I change my phone number or email? How would I continue to receive emergency messages?

It is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. Please access the form in the myCommNet portal to keep your contact information current.

How do I get help or have a question answered?

Please call the IT Help Desk for assistance at (203) 285-2040. The Help Desk will be able to guide you on how to edit your contact methods. Other questions will be referred to the appropriate Dean.

Events Management Information Center

For internal space reservations or to browse the Gateway Campus Calendar, please go to: EMS Home.

For external event partners interested in renting space, please contact our Events Office for more information.

Contact Info

Kentha Heng, MBA, MHSC
Special Events Coordinator

203-285-2361
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Welcome to Gateway's new 4-story, 358,000-square-foot campus. The campus features 90 general purpose classrooms, 22 computer labs, 10 meeting spaces, a 2-story Library & Learning Commons, a cafeteria, a bookstore, a small business center, a culinary arts center, a health center, an early learning center, administrative offices, and a variety of other features.

In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, our campus upholds a strong commitment to the environmental health of our faculty, staff, students, the community, and the city of New Haven. In February 2013, Gateway achieved official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is an internationally recognized third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance in energy savings, water efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Click here for a complete listing of the college's LEED features.

88 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT

From New Haven & Points South

I-95 North and I-91 North to Exit 11. At the end of the exit ramp, turn Right onto Route 22. Proceed to third traffic light and turn Left onto Bassett Road. The college is on the Right, approximately 1/4 mile. —OR— Route 15 (Wilbur Cross/Merritt Parkway) to Exit 63. At the end of the exit ramp, turn Right onto Route 22. Proceed to the fourth traffic light and turn Left onto Bassett Road. The college is on the Right, approximately 1/4 mile.

From New London & Points East of New Haven

I-95 South to I-91 North to Exit 11. At the end of the exit ramp, turn Right onto Route 22. Proceed to the third traffic light and turn Left onto Bassett Road. The college is on the Right, approximately 1/4 mile.

From Hartford & Points North

I-91 South to Exit 12 (Washington Avenue). At the end of the exit ramp, turn Left. Proceed to the second traffic light and turn Left onto Blakeslee Avenue. At the end of the road, turn Left onto Bassett Road. The college is on the Right, approximately 1/4 mile.

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Academic Year   The time period containing the academic sessions held during consecutive Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.

Associate's Degree   An award that requires at least two years of full-time equivalent college work and the successful completion of an undergraduate course of studies. (Source: IPEDS)

Banner   The database used to store GCC student and related data. Banner is a relational database application licensed by Ellucian.

Benchmark   The standard or point of reference against which survey results may be compared or assessed.

CCSSE (Community College Survey of Student Engagement)   A survey that asks Spring semester students about institutional practices and student behaviors highly correlated with student learning success and retention. The survey is a product and service of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, which is part of the Program for Higher Education Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin. (Source: CCSSE)

Certificate Programs   Short-term programs, usually 30 credits or less, intended for occupational training, upgrading, or retraining. Students receive a certificate upon successfully fulfilling all requirements and applying for graduation. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

CEU (Continuing Education Unit)   A measurement (1 CEU = 10 class contact hours) nationally recognized by business, industry, and professional organizations for evaluating an individual's effort toward professional growth. CEUs are designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions (nursing, etc.).

Completer   A student who receives a degree, diploma, certificate or other formal award. (Source: IPEDS)

Continuing Student   A student who attended GCC sometime during the two-year period immediately preceding the current semester.

Course Level   A classification of courses that, at GCC, includes Developmental, College 100, and College 200.

Course Success   As used in most GCC reports, successful credit-course completion is defined by a final grade of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C or P.

Credit   A unit of academic achievement that is awarded upon the successful completion of a course. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Credit Hour   The college defines a credit hour* as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes, verified by evidence of student achievement, that is an institutionally established equivalence that reasonably approximates not less than—

• One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction, and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week, for approximately 15 weeks for one semester, or the equivalent amount of credit over a different period of time;
• At least an equivalent amount of work, as required in paragraph (1) of this definition, for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practical, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

* Standards for Credit Hour of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Standards for Accreditation, Revision July 1, 2011.

Degree Programs   Academic programs requiring 60 to 68 credit hours to complete, which earn the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree designation. An associate's degree requires a minimum of 60 credits. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Fall Cohort   The group of students entering in the fall term, established for tracking purposes. For the Graduate Rates components of IPEDS statistics, the fall cohort includes all students who enter as full-time, first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students during the fall term of a given year. (Source: IPEDS)

First-Year Student   A student who has earned fewer than 30 credits toward a degree. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Freshman   A first-year undergraduate student. (Source: IPEDS)

Freeze Date   The date upon which a snapshot of Banner data is taken shortly after each semester begins. The data captured as of the freeze date (also known as the census date) becomes the official data set for the semester.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)   A single value providing a meaningful combination of full-time and part-time students. IPEDS provides two approved ways to calculate FTE students, one using fall student headcounts and the other using 12-month instructional activity. (Source: IPEDS)

Full-Time (FT) Student   A student registered for more than 12 credits in a semester. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Grade Point Average (GPA)   A numerical computation of a student's grades.

Graduation Rate   As required by the Student-Right-to-Know Act, the graduation rate is the total number of completers within 150 percent of normal time, also defined as a three-year time frame, divided by the revised adjusted cohort (the count of students in the initial first-time/full-time cohort minus the count of allowed exclusions). (Source: IPEDS)

Headcount   As the term is typically used in GCC data reports, the headcount is the total number of students enrolled at a given point in time; each student is only counted once. The student level can be credit or non-credit, as specified for a given report.

Hybrid Courses   Courses that combine traditional classroom lectures with online coursework. Typically, 50 percent of coursework is conducted by on-campus meetings. All hybrid courses meet in the classroom on the first scheduled day of class. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

IPEDS   The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is the core postsecondary education data collection system for the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is a system of interrelated surveys conducted annually by NCES. Provides basic data needed to describe and analyze trends in postsecondary education in the U.S. in terms of numbers of students enrolled, staff employed, dollars expended, and degrees earned. (Source: NCES)

Major   A subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.

New Student   A first-time, first-year student attending any institution for the first time at an undergraduate level. The definition includes students enrolled for a fall term who attended GCC for the first time in the prior summer term and students who enter with advanced standing (college credits earned before graduation from high school—AP, Tech Prep/College Career Pathways, HS Partnership, etc.). "New" is one of seven student-type values. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

ONCLR Courses   An Online with Campus Requirement (ONCLR) course is conducted online, but requires a student to come to the campus to complete an exam (midterm, final). (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Online Courses   Courses offered via computer Internet connection, without regularly scheduled on-campus classes. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Part-Time (PT) Student   A student registered for fewer than 12 credits in a semester. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Prerequisite Course   A course that must be successfully completed before a student can enroll in the next course. Often a grade of "C" or higher is required. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Readmit Student   A student returning to the college after an absence of at least two years (including Summer and Winter sessions). "Readmit" is one of seven student type values (see Student Type). (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Retention   A measure of academic progress expressed as the percentage of students who return from one semester or year to the next.

Seats   As the term is typically used in GCC data reports, one "seat" is the equivalent of a single student sitting in a single class. Total seats at any given point in time count each student for every class for which the student is registered—the equivalent of a headcount that includes duplicates. The seat level can be credit or non-credit, as specified for a given data report.

Semester Hour   A semester hour is a measure of time usually corresponding to 55 minutes of lecture once per week for an entire semester. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

SENSE (Survey of Entering Student Engagement)   Administered early in the Fall semester, the SENSE is designed to provide a clear picture of both student behaviors in the earliest weeks of college and the institutional practices that affect students during this critical time. A companion to the CCSSE, SENSE also is a product and service of the Center for Community College Student Engagement, which is part of the Program for Higher Education Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin. At GCC, the Office of Institutional Research supervises administration of the survey. (Source: SENSE)

Service Area   GCC welcomes students from throughout the state and beyond, but the college's primary service area consists of 12 communities: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.

Sophomore   A student who has earned at least 30 credits toward a degree. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Student Type   A student type is assigned to each enrolled student by the Banner system. A student's type may change from semester to semester (i.e., a "new" student in the Fall who returns in the Spring is considered a "continuing" student during the Spring semester).

Transfer Student   A transfer student is a student who most recently attended another college or university. "Transfer" is one of seven student type values. (Source: GCC College Catalog)

Lafayette Hall Construction Is now complete!

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NECHE Accreditation

CT State Gateway is the flagship campus of Connecticut State Community College. CT State is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Its accreditation was issued in June 2023. View the Full NECHE Documentation.

A message from the CEO

Welcome to Connecticut State Community College Gateway.

Located in the heart of downtown New Haven, Gateway is CT State’s flagship urban campus and offers students the education and skills you need to advance academically and professionally.

This website contains a wealth of information about CT State and the Gateway campus. Please add it to your favorites and refer back often for information about admissions to graduation and everything in between.

It is my pleasure to serve as Gateway’s Interim CEO in 2024/25. You will find my door is open, and I invite you to reach out to our exceptional faculty and staff. They share an unwavering commitment to helping each-and-every student succeed.

Gateway is a modern, sustainably designed, light-filled campus that offers the latest technologies throughout its smart classrooms, computer labs, and culinary, technology and clinical laboratories, which all simulate the real-world working environment.

Gateway students have access to all of the benefits of one of the nation’s largest community colleges located in an historic college town. You will be surrounded by world-class museums, art galleries, theatres, and Long Island Sound—all within walking distance.

Gateway offers transfer pathways to neighboring four-year colleges. Partners with world-class institutions like Yale New Have Health Care, and provides you access to unique academic and certificate programs, like: Public Utility Management, Railroad Engineering Technologies, Nuclear Medicine, Surgical Technology, and more.

Gateway Community College is a microcosm of the wider community, with all of the variety in age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, and culture that Connecticut has to offer. Attend online or  on-site; at one campus or more. At CT State Gateway, you will find a supportive and safe learning environment where the college experience is enhanced by mutual respect and appreciation for our differences

On behalf of GCC’s faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners, welcome to CT State Gateway. Thomas G. Coley, Ph.D., Interim CEO 

Requirements of the Program

• High School Partnerships is available to high school juniors and seniors in Gateway's service area towns and cities
• The student must have an overall "B" average in high school
• The student's guidance counselor must recommend the student for involvement in the program
• The student is required to have ACT or SAT scores, or take a placement exam, in order to partipate
• The student must register on or after the designated High School Partnership date (typically the week prior to the Gateway class start date)
• Students are eligible for only one course per semester
• All tuition and fees are waived for the course, however, students are responsible for books and transportation 
• Students must successfully complete one course in order to continue the next semester 
• The application process is required each semester.

Background Information

The Board of Regents for Higher Education has provided an opportunity for high school students to attend a community college prior to graduation.  

Contact Information

Public Schools
Students should contact their guidance counselor

Gateway Community College
Bernie Shea, Recruitment Outreach Specialist, 203-285-2141,

For More Information

For more information, please contact Gateway Community College
Bernie Shea, Recruitment Outreach Specialist, 203-285-2141,

In compliance with various federal and state regulations, Gateway Community College provides information to students, parents, and the general public about the college.

Academics

• Accreditation
• Current Academic Programs
• Textbooks

Campus Life

• Campus Crime Statistics
• Crime Awareness & Security Act
• Atudent Accessibility Services
• Emergency Response Plan
• Student Activities
• Voter Registration Forms & Information

Financial Related Matters 

• Financial Aid
• Net Price Calculator
• Price of Attendance
• Financial Aid Code of Conduct

Institutional Policies

• Copyright & Fair Use Policy
• Drug Free Campus
• Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act Policy
• Immunization Policy
• Refund Policy
• Smoke-Free Campus
• Transfer of Credit
• Withdrawal from a Course or from the College

Public Safety Information

Gateway Campus

1. Gateway Campus Public Safety Department:

   The Gateway Campus Public Safety Department is made up of (1) Post Certified Police Sergeant who oversees public safety for the Gateway Campus. Soon the Gateway campus will begin the process to hire a second Post Certified Police Officer. There are also (28) contracted Public Safety Officers. The Gateway Campus also hires active City of New Haven Officers (extra duty ) for traffic control and to enhance public safety.

2. Gateway Campus hours of Operations:

   The Gateway Campus opens at 7am (0700 hours) and closes at 10pm (2200 hours).

3. Where to get the Gateway campus ID. made and picked up:

   Pictures for the Gateway Campus IDs are done in the North Building Lobby located at the Intersection of George St. and Church St. Once the picture is taken, you are advised to wait, as you will receive your ID in a short period of time. If you are attaining your Gateway Campus ID., through the online process, you will receive an email that your ID is ready for pickup. You will then pickup your ID in the South Building Lobby.

   You must present your class schedule when picking up or getting your ID made in person.

4. Gateway Campus ID Policy:

   Each student, faculty and staff member must obtain a Gateway Campus issued photo identification card. The photo ID must be presented to public safety officers when entering the Gateway Campus and Gateway Campus Garage. When on campus, the photo ID card must be always be displayed on your person. The photo ID card will be presented when borrowing books and to secure admission to college sponsored activities and special events.

   -Faculty and staff must present their Gateway Campus photo ID card to public safety when requested

   -Students must present their Gateway Campus photo ID to faculty, staff and public safety when requested.

   -If you are a guest and or vendor entering the Gateway Campus, you must get a visitor pass for the day. The same procedure is used if you’re a student and do not have a Gateway Campus photo ID. when entering the college. The visitor pass must always be displayed on your person.

5. Emergency Calls:

   For an emergency dial “911” from any phone in the college or your cellphone. To report an incident, and or a safety / security concern you can dial extension 5-2246 from any phone in the Gateway campus or use your cellphone and call 203-285-2246, which is the main telephone number to the Gateway Campus Public Safety Department. You can also stop at one of the (5) security posts and report an incident and or safety/security concern to the officer at that location.

   The Gateway Campus Police/Public Safety Department offers escorts on campus and to the Temple St. Garage for students ,staff and guests , to and from their parked vehicles. The safety escorts are available anytime while the Gateway Campus is open. To request an escort contact public safety, at extension 5-2246 from any phone in the Gateway Campus or stop at one of the public safety posts and just ask.

6. Gateway Campus Garage:

   The Gateway Campus Parking Garage ( 590 parking spaces) opens at 7am (0700 hours) and closes at 10pm (2200 hours). When entering the Gateway Campus Garage, entrance located on Crown St., you must show the public safety officer your school ID. If you don’t have your School ID and or are a guest, you will not be allowed entrance into the garage. You will then proceed to the Temple St. Garage, which has entrances located on Crown St., George St., and MLK BLVD,. When you enter the Temple St. Garage you will receive a parking ticket. Bring the ticket into the college so it can be validated, so the time spent in the Temple St. Garage will be free of any costs.

   If the Gateway Campus Garage is full you will proceed to the Temple St. Garage and follow the above-mentioned steps.

7. General Safety Tips:

   1. Parking in the Gateway Campus Garage or Temple St. Garage
      1. Always lock your vehicle
      2. Have valuables hidden out of sight
      3. Be aware of your surroundings
      4. When returning to your vehicle look inside before entering
      5. Remember escorts are available
   2. Walking to and from the college
      1. Try to walk in pairs
      2. Be aware of your surroundings
      3. Try to walk in well-lit areas
   • Report all suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles to the Gateway Campus Public Safety Department

1. Contact Information:

   1. Gateway Campus Public Safety Department 203-285-2246 / extension from any college phone 5-2246
   2. Gateway Campus Police Sergeant 203-285-2603 / 5-2603
   3. Office of the CEO 203-285-2022 / 5-2022
   4. Dean of Academic Affairs 203-285-2407 / 5-2407
   5. Dean of Student Affairs 203-285-2212 / 5-2212
   6. Associate Dean of Campus Operations 203-285-2005 / 5-2005
   7. Associate Dean of Institutional Advancement 203-285-2296 / 5-2296
   8. Facilities 203-285-2555 / 5-2555

Emergency Action/Response Plan
Gateway Campus

Clery Report

• Student Initiates Contact with Dean of Students: N220, (203) 285-2210
• Student provides copies of the following documentation:

​                First Time

• Criminal History (obtained from CT State Police) (
  Connecticut only criminal history record search
  Request Form)
• Static 2002 Sex Offender Assessment, or comparable assessment
  (obtained from Sex Offender Treatment Program)
• Letters of Recommendation/Treatment Progress from Therapist/Clinicians
• Certified Police Report/Original Charges (obtained from State Police or Local Municipalities): Request Form, or Arresting Town)
• Court-imposed conditions/conditions of probation/parole*
• Probatio/Parolen Verification Form: Initial Assessment (Download)
• Documentation from clinicians, therapists, treatment providers (recommended)

               Follow-Up 

• Probation Verification Form: Ongoing Assessment (Download)
• Progress documentation from treatment providers (recommended)

* If not on probation, student needs to provide proof/verification.

• College Reviews Information
• Meeting is scheduled to review all information and conduct assessment.

• Student meets with academic advisor and prepares a schedule
• Student completes SOR Registration Form and delivers to Student Development for approval
• Registration is pending final approval from Dean of Students and Board of Regents.

• Student Development sends recommendation to Dean of Students and Board of Regents
• If recommended and approved, student is registered for classes and can pick up copy of schedule in Student Development
• If denied, process ends and individual is not permitted to take classes at this institution.

Gateway Community College is a Smoke-Free Campus

Because Gateway Community College (GCC) is committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment for the students, faculty, and staff on its campus, it hereby adopts the following smoke-free policy.

Section 1   Findings & Intent

The 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's Report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, has concluded that:

1. Secondhand smoke exposure causes disease and premature death in children and adults who do not smoke;
2. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory problems, ear infections, and asthma attacks, and that smoking by parents causes respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children;
3. Exposure of adults to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer;
4. There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke;
5. Establishing smoke-free workplaces is the only effective way to ensure that secondhand smoke exposure does not occur in the workplace, because ventilation and other air cleaning technologies cannot completely control exposure of nonsmokers to secondhand smoke
6. Evidence from peer-reviewed studies shows that smoke-free policies and laws do not have an adverse economic impact on the hospitality industry (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006). According to the 2010 U.S. Surgeon General's Report, How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease, even occasional exposure to secondhand smoke is harmful, and low levels of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke lead to a rapid and sharp increase in dysfunction and inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels, which are implicated in heart attacks and stroke. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease: The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking-Attributable Disease: A Report of the Surgeon General, Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2010)

Numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air pollution, and that breathing secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is a cause of disease in healthy nonsmokers, including heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung cancer. The National Cancer Institute determined in 1999 (Monograph #10) that secondhand smoke is responsible for the early deaths of approximately 53,000 Americans annually. Based on a finding by the California Environmental Protection Agency in 2005, the California Air Resources Board has determined that secondhand smoke is a toxic air contaminant, finding that exposure to secondhand smoke has serious health effects, including low birth-weight babies, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), increased respiratory infections in children, asthma in children and adults, lung cancer, sinus cancer and breast cancer in younger premenopausal women, heart disease, and death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), scientific evidence has firmly established that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, a pollutant that causes serious illness in adults and children, and that implementing 100% smoke-free environments is the only effective way to protect the population from the harmful effects of exposure to secondhand smoke. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires that disabled persons have access to public places and workplaces, deems impaired respiratory function to be a disability. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that the risk of acute myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease associated with exposure to tobacco smoke is non-linear at low doses, increasing rapidly with relatively small doses such as those received from secondhand smoke or actively smoking one or two cigarettes a day, and has warned that all patients at increased risk of coronary heart disease or with known coronary artery disease should avoid all indoor environments that permit smoking. Unregulated high-tech smoking devices, commonly referred to as electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigarettes,” closely resemble and purposefully mimic the act of smoking by having users inhale vaporized liquid nicotine created by heat through an electronic ignition system. After testing a number of e-cigarettes from two leading manufacturers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that various samples tested contained not only nicotine but also detectable levels of known carcinogens and toxic chemicals, including tobacco-specific nitrosamines and diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical used in antifreeze. The FDA’s testing also suggested that “quality control processes used to manufacture these products are inconsistent or non-existent” ([n.a.], "Summary of results: laboratory analysis of electronic cigarettes conducted by FDA, July 22, 2009; http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm173146.htm Accessed on: October 22, 2009). E-cigarettes produce a vapor of undetermined and potentially harmful substances, which may appear similar to the smoke emitted by traditional tobacco products. Their use in workplaces and public places where smoking of traditional tobacco products is prohibited creates concern and confusion and leads to difficulties in enforcing the smoking prohibitions. According to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, more than a thousand colleges and universities in the United States have adopted smoke-free or tobacco-free policies, and this number is rising steadily. The American College Health Association “encourages colleges and universities to be diligent in their efforts to achieve a 100% indoor and outdoor campus-wide tobacco-free environment.” The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created the Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative (TFCCI) to promote and support the adoption and implementation of tobacco-free policies at universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher learning across the United States. Accordingly, the Gateway Community College Administration finds and declares that the purposes of this policy are: 1) To protect the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking on the GCC campus; 2) To guarantee the right of nonsmokers to breathe smoke-free air, while recognizing that the need to breathe smoke-free air shall have priority over the desire to smoke; and 3) To encourage a healthier, more productive living/learning environment for all members of our campus community.

Section 2    Definitions

• “E-cigarette” means any electronic oral device, such as one composed of a heating element, battery, and/or electronic circuit, which provides a vapor of nicotine or any other substance(s), and the use or inhalation of which simulates smoking. The term shall include any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an e-cigarette, e-cigar, e-pipe, or under any other product name or descriptor.
• “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, including a hookah pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product, including marijuana, intended for inhalation, in any manner or in any form. “Smoking” also includes the use of an e-cigarette which creates a vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking in this Policy.

Section 3    Smoking Prohibited on the Gateway Campus

In light of the above findings, the Gateway Community College campus shall be entirely smoke free effective August 29, 2012.
 
The SmokeFree Policy applies to all Gateway Community College facilities and vehicles, owned or leased, regardless of location. Smoking shall not be permitted in any enclosed place. Smoking shall also be prohibited outdoors on all GCC campus property, including the GCC garage. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and other persons on campus, regardless of the purpose for their visit. Copies of this policy shall be distributed to all faculty and staff and shall be included with information given to all admitted students. Announcements shall also be printed in campus publications to insure that everyone understands the policy. No Smoking signs shall be posted at all points of entry to the Gateway Community College campus and at all GCC building entrances. No ashtrays shall be provided at any location on campus. Cigarettes, including e-cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, including hookah pipes, shall not be sold or distributed as samples on college grounds, either in vending machines, the student union, or any area on campus.   On-site smoking cessation programs shall be made available to assist and encourage individuals who wish to quit smoking. Questions and problems regarding this policy should be handled through existing departmental administrative channels and administrative procedures.

The success of this policy will depend on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. All students, faculty, and staff share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy. Violations of the policy will be treated in accordance with general campus disciplinary procedures. In further recognition of the incompatibility of Gateway Community College’s educational mission and the promotion of tobacco products, effective August 2012: No tobacco-related advertising or sponsorship shall be permitted on GCC property, at college-sponsored events, or in publications produced by Gateway Community College, with the exception of advertising in a newspaper or magazine that is not produced by GCC and which is lawfully sold, bought, or distributed on Gateway Community College property. For the purposes of this policy, "tobacco related" applies to the use of a tobacco brand or corporate name, trademark, logo, symbol, or motto, selling message, recognizable pattern or colors, or any other indicia of product identical to or similar to, or identifiable with, those used for any brand of tobacco products or company which manufactures tobacco products.
 

Dorsey L. Kendrick PhD
President, Gateway Community College 2000-2017  

Social Media Policy

CT State Community College Gateway recognizes the value of social media in providing opportunities to share faculty, student, and staff creativity, viewpoints, and experiences with various constituencies, while also providing access to current topics and issues. Online social utilities allow individuals, or groups of individuals, to create a place for a group of people to come together online to post information, news, and events. College pages are intended to provide the college community with a venue to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences through discussions, postings, photos, and videos. Publication guidelines are similar to any other media. It is further understood that CT State Community College Gateway will have its own internal approval processes.

It is critical that we ensure that CT State Community College Gateway’s social media accounts are used to support CT State Community College Gateway’s mission, goals, and programs. Because everything that we do ultimately reflects on the College’s organizational and professional reputation, CT State Community College Gateway employees should use caution when using social media platforms, as these platforms create messages and information that are immediate and permanent. If an employee has questions about whether it is appropriate to write about certain kinds of material in an approved college site, he/she should consult with a supervisor beforehand.

This policy is intended to properly portray, promote, and protect the College, as well as assist faculty and staff at CT State Community College Gateway who are responsible for managing social media sites on behalf of the College and its departments. They do not apply to student clubs, student-funded organizations, and other student groups.

Officially recognized CT State Community College Gateway social media accounts must be reviewed and approved through an authorization process. Once they are approved, CT State Community College Gateway's Public Relations and Marketing staff will work with you to ensure account administration continuity and establish optimum workflow. Departments seeking to establish social media accounts that have training needs should contact the Public Relations and Marketing Office.

If the CT State Community College Gateway logo is to be used, it must be approved by the Director of Public Affairs and Marketing, or its designee, who must be notified of its exact use. No portion of the logo may be altered; colors and fonts must remain as in original file sent from the Director of Public Affairs and Marketing or designee. The logo may not be placed on a background that impairs readability of the mark. The CT State Community College Gateway logo should not be used on any personal social media sites.

Because the technology that drives web communication changes rapidly, this policy may be adjusted to reflect issues that may arise in the management and implementation of the page, or for any other reason that supports the college's priorities for the page.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College Gateway does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the additional basis of veteran status or criminal record.

CT State Community College Gateway no discrimina con base en la raza, color, creencias religiosas, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado civil, descendencia, historia de enfermedades mentales presentes o pasadas, discapacitación física o mental, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género o información genética en sus programas y actividades. Además, CT State Community College Gateway no discrimina en el empleo con base adicional en el estatus de veterano o antecedentes criminales.

All programs are open to students. These programs are described in the Degree and Certificate Programs section of the College Catalog and Student Handbook. Selective admission criteria are in place for the following Career and Technical Education Programs: Nursing and allied health. Refer to the programs for special admission requirements.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, CT State Title IX Coordinator, Connecticut State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.

To learn more about the office of diversity, equity, inclusion and civil right please visit our main page here: https://ctstate.edu/dei

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Mission Statement

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

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CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.