CRIME AWARENESS
and
SECURITY REPORT
2000-2001 School Year

The following information is provided in accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 Sec. 204 Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics.

(A). The following is a "statement of current campus policies regarding procedures and facilities for students and others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus, and policies concerning the institution's response to such reports."

The information in this section was taken from the Spring Arbor University Campus Safety and Security Policies Sec. IV, and from the Vice President of Student Development.

Reporting Wrongful or Criminal Actions or Emergencies
Funds budgeted for campus security measures are limited and we recognize there is substantial opportunity for wrongdoers to operate without being seen by a security employee. However, even as is true of society in general, the most effective security measure include the volunteered use of the eyes and ears of many conscientious citizens, whether as a part of a "Neighborhood Watch" effort or just being alert individually and being committed to directing observations to designated authorities. Each member of the University community is urged to be such a part of the campus security effort and to promptly report to the appropriate authority and apparent wrongdoing for investigation.

Offices/Persons to be Notified of Emergencies or Apparent Wrong-Doing:

A. For fire, bomb threats, etc., or violent or criminal behavior (rape, robbery assault, etc.) immediate reporting should be to:

1. Campus switchboard - 750-1200

2. 750-6430, Director of Purchasing and Facilities Management ( 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.)

Other hours and weekends: (from campus) Security Supervisor - 750-1454, Page: 534-5812 Facilities Management Director - 750-9154 or (517) 232-1088

3. Police/Fire/Ambulance - Call 911 on a campus phone, pay phone, or a private line.

B. For persons/situations which damage or threaten damage to campus grounds and building exteriors, facilities, etc.:

Report to:
Security Supervisor - 750-1454, Page: 534-5812 Facilities

Management Director - 750-9154 or (517) 232-1088

C. For apparent violations of campus behavioral standards, threats of violence to persons, physical damage to campus building interiors, etc., report to:

1. For resident students:

a. Resident Assistant - for your floor

b. Resident Director - for your building

2. Non-resident students:

a. Campus switchboard - 750-1200

b. Physical Plant Director and Security Supervisor as noted in A-2 above.

Student Development/Campus Security
The Student Development Office will keep record of such reported concerns and or actions. This office will also take disciplinary action as identified in Spring Arbor University Student Handbook. The local law enforcement agency will also be contacted by the student development office when deemed appropriate.

(B) The following is a statement of current policies concerning security and access to campus facilities, including campus residences, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities. The information in this section was taken from the Spring Arbor University Campus Safety and Security Policies Sec. III, and from information provided by the security department.

Security and Access to Campus Facilities
The Student Handbook issued to each resident student provides information on subjects important to student's welfare and including the following security considerations:

A. Registration and Check-In: For residence hall room and key.

B. Room Security: Specified when residence halls are locked and unlocked and outlines several security measures.

C. Room Loft Construction Guidelines: Provide detailed restrictions for building, using, and ultimately removing lofts.

D. Fire Safety Equipment: Its purpose, locations, false alarm penalties and discipline for policy violators.

E. In Case of Fire: Specifies where to go and/or what to do if a fire occurs in a student's residence hall.

F. Campus Security: Specified the time for locking and unlocking classroom buildings and the Kresge Student Center and then states:

Although Spring Arbor University takes reasonable precautions to insure student safety and property protection, the responsibility still lies with the student to use common sense and request University security assistance when necessary. Even though we are in a rural community, the attitude, "It won't happen to me," may lead to serious trouble.

G. Campus Safety Reminders:

§ Do not walk alone at night from one building to another, back to a residence hall, or to off-campus housing. If you work or study late, have a friend accompany you or contact campus security through the campus switchboard (dial "0") for an escort.

§Avoid shortcuts and dark, isolated places when walking or jogging at night. Especially avoid the areas behind the fieldhouse.

§Keep office, classroom, or lab doors locked at all times when studying at night.

§Turn and walk in the opposite direction when you suspect a car is following you. Note license plate number, if possible, and inform campus security of the incident. Go into the nearest residence as quickly as possible.

§ Have your keys out and ready to unlock residence door before you get to it.

§ Keep residence doors locked at all times and know who is at the door before answering it.

§ Lock car doors upon entering or leaving the vehicle.

(C) The following is a statement of current policies concerning campus law enforcement, including:

(I) The enforcement authority of security personnel, including their working relationship with state and local police agencies; and

(II) Policies which encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the campus police and the appropriate police agencies. The information contained in this section was taken from the Spring Arbor University Campus Safety and Security Policies Sec. II.

The Enforcement Authority of the Security Personnel and Other Campus Authority
The Campus Security Supervisor is not deputized, but is given authority essential to performing safety and security assignments for the campus and its personnel.

Not only is the obvious support expected of security personnel for campus security and safety, but it is also expected university administrators, resident directors, and resident assistants will exercise the delegated authority of the University to assist in such security matters in circumstances or places where they may see the need for such support in the absence of official security personnel. University students and employees shall also support them as "security personnel" when such officials are acting in a security/safety capacity.

Accordingly, it is expected:

A. Any Spring Arbor University employee or student is to be fully cooperative with providing identification promptly when so requested by a security person.

B. Employees and students are expected to comply promptly with a security person's request for assistance to leave an area or go to a designated place, refrain from any inappropriate activity, etc.

C. No employee or student shall in any manner haze, harass, chase, intentionally provide inaccurate information or direction, or in any other manner interfere with the security officer's performance of his/her responsibilities.

D. Persons violating the above expectations will be subject to campus disciplinary measures as directed by the Campus Security Committee acting in cooperation with the existing disciplinary policies and personnel of the University.

Cooperation with Local Police
The Security Supervisor and university administrators working most closely with university persons or situations in circumstances where outside authority support is indicated shall work closely, first, with Spring Arbor Township Deputy or, secondly with the Michigan State Police.

§Information concerning policies which encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the campus police and the appropriate police agencies are included in Section (A) of this report, the Spring Arbor University Campus Safety and Security Policies Sec IX.

(D) The following is a description of the type and frequency of programs designed to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others. The information contained in this section is taken from the Spring Arbor University Campus Safety and Security Policies Sec IX.

Programs for Informing Campus Personnel of Security Procedures and Practices
In preparation for the beginning of each academic year the Campus Security Committee shall have the responsibility for the following:

A. Develop any policy revisions or additions indicated by the previous year's experience and any changes in regulations by the federal, state, and local agencies or Spring Arbor University expectations.

B. Determine that each new employee and student has a copy of current policy - either as a new document or for returning students or employees any indicated amendments to the prior year's manual.

C. Provide materials to the Director of Human Resources for all employees and an occasion to highlight security concerns early in the academic year for the employee groups.

D. Provide a similar process for the Vice President for Student Development to inform the students at the start of the year and with provision for the follow-up during the year as any special needs would develop.

(E) The following information is a description of programs designed to inform students section is provided by the Student Development Office and the Vice President for Student Development.

Verbal and video presentations are made regarding campus rape and it's prevention. These presentations involve students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff. Discussion groups and counseling support follow such presentations.

Resident hall meeting are, likewise, conducted that include discussion on how to avoid criminal assault. Basic security measures are addressed and community safety measures are discussed.

(F) The following information are statistics concerning the occurrence on campus, during the most recent school year, and during the two preceding school years for which data are available, of the following criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies.

(i.) Murder;
(ii.) rape;
(iii.) robbery;
(iv.) aggravated assault;
(v.) burglary;
(vi.) motor vehicle theft; and
(vii.) arson.

(i.) There were no reports from the crime of murder during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(ii.) There were no reports for the crime of rape during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(iii.) There were no reports for the crime of robbery during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(iv.) There were no reports for the crime of aggravated assault during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(v.) There were one report for the crime of burglary during the school year of 2000-2001. There were two reports for the crime of burglary, and one arrest and one conviction during the previous two school years.

(vi.) There were no reports for the crime of motor vehicle theft during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(vii.) There were no reports for the crime of arson during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(G) The following is a statement of policy concerning the monitoring and recording through local police agencies of criminal activity at off-campus student organizations which are recognized by the institution and that are engaged in by students attending the institution and that are engaged in by students attending the institution, including those student organizations with off-campus housing facilities. The information contained in this section is provided by the Student Development Office and the Vice President for Student Development.

Spring Arbor University does not permit, endorse or recognize any off-campus organizations such as fraternities or sororities. Any students residing off campus do so as private residents and not with specific university sponsorship. All students, regardless of residential status, are obligated to the local, state, and federal laws as well as the specific life style policies of the University.

(H) The following information are statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes occurring on campus:

(i.) liquor law violations;
(ii.) drug abuse violations; and
(iii.) weapons possessions.

(i.) There were no arrests for the crime of liquor law violations during the school year of 2000-2001.

(ii.) There were no arrests for the crime of drug abuse violations during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(iii.) There were no arrests for the crime of weapons possessions during the school year of 2000-2001, or for the previous two school years.

(I) The following is a statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and enforcement of state underage drinking laws and a statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of illegal drugs and enforcement of Federal and State drug laws and a description of any drug or alcohol abuse education programs as required under section 1213 of this Act. The information contained in this section is taken from the Spring Arbor University Safety and Security Policies section entitled Spring Arbor University Statement on Substance Abuse and Related Expectations for Students and Employees.

Introduction
The impetus for the development and distribution of this document on a regular basis comes from the Federal Government directive under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226. Compliance with this law is a requirement for a university to participate in government financial aid programs for the University's students. This document must be distributed annually to all university employees and students.

While this statement meets the governmental requirements, Spring Arbor University's institutional policies and expectation are significantly higher in most areas. Students and employees are directed to their respective handbooks and any other related institutional directives for specific policies.

Standard of Conduct
All Spring Arbor University Students are required to abstain from unlawful possession, distribution, or use of alcohol, and illicit drugs. The aforementioned expectations and standards of conduct apply to students and all University employees in both on-campus and off-campus environments.

Legal Sanctions
The unlawful possession, distribution, and or use of illicit drugs is a federal offense. Penalties include up to two years imprisonment, and/or fines up to $5,000.00 for possession; penalties for distribution include up to 15 years/or imprisonment.

For individuals under age 21, possession, distribution, or use of alcohol is also a legal offense subject to considerable sanctions including fines, probation and/or imprisonment.

The University will cooperate with the law enforcement agencies as they carry out their responsibilities both on- and off-campus.

Institutional Sanction
Individuals found to be in violation of these institutional guidelines regarding the unlawful possession, distribution, or use of alcohol, or illicit drugs, should anticipate sanctions, which include probation, suspension, expulsion, or termination of employment. Where applicable, individuals will also be subject to local, state, and federal sanctions.

The ultimate purpose of the disciplinary process is rehabilitative. Therefore, individuals found to be in violation of these institutional guidelines regarding the unlawful possession, distribution, or use of alcohol, or illicit drugs, should also expect to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program.

However, depending on the severity of the related circumstances, dismissal from the Spring Arbor University community may result. In less serious circumstances rehabilitation could be required for continued employment or enrollment at the University at the discretion of the University administration.

Health Risks
Considerable health risks are associated with the use of alcohol and illicit drugs. Alcohol as a depressant first acts o those parts of the brain which affect self-control and other learned behaviors often eventuating in aggressive and/or other irresponsible behaviors. The consumption of alcohol can dull sensation and impair muscular coordination, memory and judgement. Extended use of alcohol is associated with brain damage, cancer, heart disease, liver damage, ulcers, gastritis, and damage of the adrenal pituitary glands. Prolonged excessive drinking may significantly shorten life span while also affecting quality of life.

The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs include slowed reactions, distortion of reality, flashbacks, hallucinations, lesions, infection, malnutrition, physical dependency, convulsions, respiratory paralysis, heart problems, coma, and death.

Assistance Programs
Any member of the Spring Arbor University community seeking assistance for substance abuse counseling is encouraged to contact University Counseling Services or Health Services, or the Bridgeway Center, 301 Francis Street, Suite 100A, Jackson, Michigan 49201, phone 783-2732. Agencies for substance abuse counseling are designated at each of the respective Alternative Education Centers of Spring Arbor University. It is the intent of the institution to assist individuals in developing a personal response to alcohol or illicit drug consistent with institutional guidelines.

Plan of Review
In order to determine the effectiveness of the drug prevention program and to ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced, a standing program of review is established. The review process will be guided by the Vice President for Student Development in conjunction with the Student Development Staff of Spring Arbor University.

Sexual Assault Policy
In keeping with the policies regarding sexual behavior and illegal actions as outlined in the 1999-2000 Spring Arbor University Handbook, the following is offered as clarification on matters involving sexual assault:

1. All premarital and extramarital sexual relations are prohibited for all students of Spring Arbor University.

2. All violent or otherwise illegal behaviors are prohibited for all Spring Arbor University students.

3. Any case of sexual assault will be considered in violation of the above.

4. Procedures to follow in case of a sexual assault are:

a. The victim should notify their R.D., campus security or the Vice President for Student Development immediately.

b. Upon being notified the R.D. will contact the Vice President for Student Development and campus nurse.

c. The victim should be counseled on the importance of preserving evidence of proof of a criminal offense (e.g. not showering, etc.)

d. The victim will be assisted in contacting and going to the local hospital and the local police.

e. The R.A., R.D., Vice President for Student Development and campus nurse will keep accurate and complete records on the victim's report of assault.

f. Discipline of the offender will be in accordance with the Spring Arbor University Student Handbook and state and federal laws.

g. The change of a victim's academic and living situation will be considered as is reasonably available.

Counseling will be available for victims of sexual assault through the campus Chaplain's Office. Periodic workshops and video viewing will be made available regarding sexual assault and its prevention.