Safety & Security
The College employs a security staff to help protect and assist in incidents on our campuses. The responsibility for the investigation and prevention of crimes in our community remains within the jurisdiction of the local police. In an emergency situation that requires the immediate intervention of law enforcement personnel, call 9-1-1.
Campus Emergency
For emergency assistance, exterior call boxes are located around the Jackson campus. These are marked by a large purple call box and a light: Northeast side of McDivitt Hall parking lot; Information Kiosk in the center of campus; Walkway on south side of the Potter Center; Southeast side of Walker Hall parking lot; West side of Whiting Hall along parking lot.
Text Alert System
JCC now offers you instant notification in the event of an urgent situation on campus. The JCC Campus Alert System allows campus administration to quickly communicate with students, faculty, and staff in the event of an urgent situation on campus such as campus closings, severe weather, or security incidents.
There are two ways to sign up — Visit www.campusalerts.us/jcc and enter your name, mobile telephone number and carrier OR from the phone you want to receive the alert on — Text the word JCCALERTS to 55022. If you no longer want to receive JCC Alerts just text the word STOPJCCALERTS to 55022. For any questions please contact Diane Fenby at 517-796-8462.
Smoking Policy
All buildings operated by Jackson Community College are smoke-free: Smoking is prohibited in any building operated by JCC. Smoking is prohibited within twenty-five feet of any entrance into a building operated by JCC.
Weapons Policy
All JCC locations are weapons free zones. JCC does not tolerate the possession of weapons, the threat of using weapons, or any references toward possessing or using weapons or harming others. Students violating the no-weapons policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion and referral to law enforcement.
