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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
studentaffairs@suffolk.edu