Health
The College does not provide medicine, hospitalization, or surgical services. The
College, likewise, assumes no responsibility for students who are injured when taking
part in intramural sports, phÂysical activity courses, class activities, or student activities.
Every student excused from a physical education activity for reasons of health must
submit a letter from his/her physician.
Identification Cards
The Student Services Office in Alliance and Sidney, and the Cougar Den & Bookstore
in Scottsbluff issues ID cards at the beginning of each semester. Cards are needed
for admittance to College activities such as athletic events, dances, etc. Charges for
activities are set individually but often the ID card provides no-charge admission or
reduced rates. IDs in Sidney allow access to the Cheyenne County Community Center.
Insurance
It is the responsibility of each student to provide his/her own health and accident
insurance, as well as insurance on personal items in student housing if so desired.
The College does not carry such insurance. Although the College does not endorse
any particular company, the College attempts to provide enrollment information about
student health insurance each semester. Application forms and a statement of coverage
and costs are available in the Student Services Office.
Personal Property
Students are responsible for their personal property while on WNCC premises. The
College is not responsible for personal items that are lost or stolen. The lost and found
is located in the main office in Alliance, at Information Services in Scottsbluff, and at
the reception desk in Sidney.
Safety/Emergencies
FIRE SAFETY
State law requires that when the fire alarm sounds, all persons on the premises MUST
evacuate the building by the nearest exit and proceed to the designated assembly point.
Evacuees must remain a minimum of 150 feet from the building and off any access
roads. When the fire alarm sounds, all persons must immediately exit the building via
the closest exit and proceed to the assembly location as instructed.
The College views unauthorized use and tampering with the fire equipment
(extinguishers and alarms) as a serious offense. Therefore, the College will impose
severe sanctions against violators, who are also subject to criminal penalties.
TORNADO/SEVERE THUNDERSTORM PLAN
In the event of a tornado and/or severe thunderstorm watch and/or warning, the College
is notified by a weather alert radio and monitors update information. A weather watch
means that conditions are right to produce severe weather. A weather warning means
that precautionary action should be taken immediately.
In the event of a watch, an announcement is made that there is a potential condition.
People are not encouraged to leave the buildings. In the event of a warning, College
administration and staff are available to provide direction in case of a tornado. Our
safest areas are available for those seeking shelter. Please assist people needing help to
the recommended locations.
SCOTTSBLUFF TORNADO PLAN
On the Scottsbluff Campus, during a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning, students
and staff should proceed to one of the designated shelter areas.
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