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Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Program – Classes are offered online and on campus.
Some travel to clinical sites may be required to complete the program. Additional information may
be obtained on the Darton State College web site or by calling the
Health Sciences Department (229) 317-6900.
Associate of Science in Nursing Program - Darton State College offers its two-year nursing degree
program in Cordele, Sandersville, Swainsboro, and Thomasville in addition to the Albany Campus.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program is currently offered online in Albany.
Some travel to Albany and clinical sites may be required to complete the program. Admission and
all other requirements for the off-campus programs are the same as they are for the main campus.
Additional information may be obtained on the Darton State College web site
or by calling the Nursing Department (229) 317-6820.
CAMPUS DISRUPTIONS
Students should note their Student Handbook concerning the disruption of instruction or operations
of the College. The handbook defines what is considered disruptive behavior and consequences.
College policy prohibits pets, unenrolled or unauthorized persons access to the classrooms or any
other service areas of the college unless specifically authorized by the instructor or person in charge
of the activity area. This restriction on persons does not apply to special functions. Family members
and friends are always welcome at public activities on campus.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Darton Police Department provides 24 hour police patrol. All Darton State College Officers are
sworn Georgia Law Enforcement Officers. They have the same police authority as any officer in
your local police department. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is
always our primary concern. We are located in the A Building, Room 133. Office Hours are
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The telephone number is 229-317-6316 or 229-317-6315. The
campus police cell phone number is 344-2029 or 376-2700. The emergency phone number is 317-
6911. Darton also employs the services of Dynamic Security. Crime Statistics Disclosed in an
Annual Report – The Darton Police Department keeps statistical information on crimes as well as
any other misdemeanors and felonies that occur on campus. A “College Campus Security Report” is
distributed annually and includes crime statistics for the most current year as well as statistics for the
three preceding years. These reports are distributed via email to all faculty/staff and students and
flyers are available at the Darton Police Department.
Statistics will be reported on this site for Darton State College and the satellite campus in Cordele.
Daily Crime Logs – Daily crime logs are open to public inspection within two business days of
report except where prohibited by law or disclosure jeopardizes victim’s confidentiality. Logs may
be requested at the office of the Darton State College Department of Public Safety Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All crimes reported to the Darton Police will be listed in the daily crime Log. Logs remain open for
60 days.
The Darton Police may withhold information from the crime log when there is clear and convincing
evidence that the release of the information would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or
the safety of an individual. In cases where there is clear and convincing evidence to withhold
information, the information will be disclosed when the adverse effect no longer exists.
Timely reports to the campus community on crimes considered to be a threat to those on
campus - In the event a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Chief of
Police, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued.
Timely warnings will be issued for any crimes posing a serious or continuing threat to the campus
community. The warning will be issued through the college email system to students, faculty, and
staff and posted on th