Campus Security

Goodwill Technical College’s Campus Security’s top priority is to provide a safe environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

HOURS

Campus Security is located in the lobby of the first floor of the building. Campus Security operates from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:30am to 2:30pm on Fridays, except for holidays and school closures.

CONTACT CAMPUS SECURITY

Direct: (504) 635-0148

Extension: 1318 (when dialing from a campus phone)

CAMPUS SAFETY

Goodwill Technical College has a Health and Safey Council composed of appropriate staff and faculty. The function of the Health and Safety Council is to develop and implement policy and procedural recommendations for improvements on an ongoing basis. Goodwill Technical College has also developed emergency plans and procedures for weather events and real, threatened, and impending danger.

STUDENT PARKING

Student are permitted to park in 3 areas: GTC Student Parking Lot in the rear of the building, the first 5 spaces along the side of the GTC building (starting from the pedestrian gate), and the Cleveland Lot (must enter and exit from Cleveland Avenue). Parking decals are required to park in these areas. Decals can be picked up from the administration office after completing the student parking decal form.

Student Parking Decal Form

SAFETY TIPS

Here are some suggestions to keep you safe while on campus:

When working late, make sure doors are locked.
Never prop exterior building doors open.
Do not hold doors open for strangers when the building is closed for the evening.
Let others know when you are working late.
Don’t leave valuables in plain view in your car; lock them in your trunk if necessary.
Always roll your windows up and lock your car doors.
Never leave your vehicle running or unattended.
Report any suspicious activity to Campus Security.
Make sure you know the plan for safety and security in emergency situations. Emergency Plans and Procedures Guides are posted throughout the building.
Participate in meetings, drills, or training sessions to stay familiar with personal safety plans.