CAMPUS EXPECTATIONS Living & Learning on Beacon Hill Suffolk’s Community Standards Public Safety.
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CAMPUS EXPECTATIONS Living & Learning on Beacon Hill Suffolk’s Community Standards Public Safety City of Boston Residents Students Tourists Employees Freedom Trail Government, Business & Industry Sports Teams Restaurants Village of Beacon Hill • Residential Neighborhood • State Government • Mass General Hospital • University Buildings • ½ Mile Square • 10,000 People Live on the Hill Suffolk University Police & Security (SUPD) • • • • • Sawyer Building, 8 Ashburton Place Staffing: 24/7/365 33 Full-time Police Officers 33 Full-time Security Officers 5 Full-time Dispatchers Student Security Workers Suffolk University Police and Security Department SuffolkUniPD Non-Emergency: 617-573-8333 Emergency: 617-573-8111 SUPD617 Emergency Phone Numbers On-Campus: (617) 573-8111 Off-Campus: 911 SUPD Police Officers • Police Officers are warranted Special State Police Officers under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of M.G.L. • Enforce M.G.L., university policies and regulations and Boston city ordinances • Provide public safety for all students, faculty, staff and visitors of the university • Walking escort service • RAD: Rape Aggression Defense Program • Informational tables and events • Safety alerts Duties & Powers SUPD Security Officers Duties & Powers • Access control of university property • Enforcement of university rules and regulations • Trained first responders • Stationed in campus buildings • Enforce sign in and sign out procedures and residence hall rules and regulations • Manage Suffolk ID card system Dispatch & Student Workers Duties & Powers • Dispatchers are stationed at the Dispatch Center in Donahue Lobby (41 Temple Street) • Answer radio and phone calls • Enforce Campus Rules and Procedures • Charged with dispatching officers to numerous service and emergency calls/incidents • Stationed at locations around campus • Observe and report incidents directly to SUPD Advising Students About Personal Safety • Always carry your Suffolk University ID • Never leave valuables unattended or out of your sight • Always be aware of your surroundings • Know your campus and areas you frequent • Pre-program emergency contacts into your phone • Don’t be flashy with your belongings • Avoid dark and unpopulated areas • Always have a back up plan • Utilize the “Buddy System” Emergency Response • • • • Incident command Fire and shelter-in-place drills Emergency alerts and timely warnings Echeck-in Talking with You About Your Student • FERPA is a federal law that requires Suffolk University to protect students’ education records • We may inform parents/guardians of: – Alcohol or other drug violations – Health and safety emergencies – Loss of on-campus housing or interim suspension Release of Information Community Standards Suffolk University has sought to educate students who—as leaders in law, business, and professional and civic life—will live by the highest intellectual and ethical standards. In search of this ideal, Suffolk strives to create an environment in which learning is a shared responsibility that is pursued in classrooms, studios, and laboratories; internships and study abroad programs; co-curricular and extracurricular activities; athletic fields; residence halls; and the city of Boston and beyond. The Suffolk University Community Standards and other policies are intended to contribute to the education and growth of student members of the campus community. The University will hold students accountable for their actions as a necessary part of community life. Being a Good Neighbor • • • • Noise Responsible use of alcohol Respect Safety traveling to/from campus Prohibited Substance Use • Alcohol – Medical Amnesty Policy • Marijuana and other drugs – Medical marijuana • Drug paraphernalia • Tobacco and nicotine • Electronic cigarettes Treating Others with Respect Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes Bullying Social Media Academic Integrity • Students are expected to do their own work • Academic violations are handled through the Community Standards • Sanctions range from a 0 on the assignment to an F in the course Sexual Misconduct • Important issue receiving national and Suffolk University attention • Prohibited by law and by Suffolk University • Negatively impacts a student’s ability to live and learn • Creates a negative community environment Prohibited Conduct • Non-Consensual Sexual Activity • Sexually Exploitative Behavior • Sexual Harassment • Stalking, Relationship Violence and Dating Violence This policy applies to all relationships: male-female, female-female, male-male Role of Alcohol & Other Drugs in Sexual Misconduct • Research tells us that alcohol is present in 75% of college sexual assaults • Compromises good decision-making • Increases vulnerability Reporting Sexual Misconduct • • • • Student Affairs – Title IX Coordinator Residence Life & Housing (RA/RD) Suffolk University Police Boston Police or local law enforcement These offices will work closely with students to maintain privacy as permitted by law. Retaliation & Interim Measures • Retaliation is prohibited • Interim measures include room changes, class changes, late withdrawals from classes, counseling and health support and no contact orders Support for Survivors • Counseling • Medical care and referrals for trained sexual assault nurse examiners • Academic and housing accommodations • Law enforcement assistance • University grievance procedures • Referrals to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and other agencies What Would You Do? What Would You Do? Expectations for Students Bystander Intervention • Everyone has a role to play in the intervention and prevention of sexual violence • Everyone is expected to not harass or sexually assault anyone • Everyone is expected to be an active bystander, intervening before, during or even after any form of sexual violence • Everyone is expected to assist and support survivors of sexual violence Resources • Counseling Center – 5th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) 573-8226 • Student Affairs – 12th floor, 73 Tremont Street, (617) 573-8226 • Suffolk Police – Donahue Lobby, (617) 573-8111 • Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) – (800) 841-8371 For More Information Contact Student Affairs Ann Coyne, Senior Associate Dean of Students Deputy Title IX Officer for Students in CAS & SBA Elizabeth Ching-Bush, Assistant Dean of Students 73 Tremont Street, 12th Floor (617) 573-8239 Office [email protected]