Policies and Procedures Manual

College Policies & Procedures

Purpose:
To protect the college from liability with regard to the use of photographic images.

Scope:
All college publications utilizing photography which includes images of students, staff, faculty or community members, as well as photographs which include a corporate logo belonging to an entity outside of Green River Community College.

Definitions:
A release is a written and signed document. Verbal consent will not suffice.

Policy or Procedure:
Prior to taking a photograph of any student, staff or faculty member, photographer should obtain written consent. This written consent, in the form of a photo release must be kept on record either in a specific department or with the Publications Office.

Specific Authority:
RCW 63.60.010, RCW 63.60.020, RCW 63.60.050, RCW 63.60.030, RCW 63.60.060, RCW 63.60.070,

Law Implemented: 1998

History of Policy or Procedure
Draft:
Adopted: 2001
Revised: April 5, 2005
Reviewed by: Jim Tuttle, AG
Contact: Sue Berg, Publications Manager, ext. 3327
President's Staff Sponsor: April Jensen, Executive Vice President, ext. 2565