2012 Annual Campus Security Report
Campus Security Act (Clery) Requirements:
The Campus Security Act requires colleges and universities to:
 Publish an annual report each year by October 1 that contains three years of campus crime statistics and required
campus security policy statements.
 Disclose crime statistics for the campus, public areas immediately adjacent to or roads running through the
campus, and certain non-campus facilities. Statistics are gathered from campus police or security, local law
enforcement, and other University officials who have “authority and responsibility” for student and campus
activities.
 Provide “timely warning” notices of those crimes that have occurred and pose and ongoing “threat” to students,
employees and, guest of the university.
 Disclose a public crime log for any crime that occurred on campus or within the patrol jurisdiction of the University
Police and is reported to the University Police.
 Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services is responsible for preparing and distributing the
report. Public Safety and Police Services works with many other departments and agencies in obtaining the
required statistics to complete the report (i.e. Dean of Students, Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities
and the Marquette City Police Department, Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police).
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The report is available on the university web site located at http://www.nmu.edu/publicsafety/node/68.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE SERVICES - 102 Services Building, 906-227-2151, Emergency 911
The NMU Public Safety and Police Services Department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 12 months a year.
The staff members include highly trained and dedicated law enforcement officers. These officers are responsible for the
overall safety of the campus community.
Whether you want to report a crime, need information on crime prevention or have questions on parking, Public Safety
and Police Services is available 24 hours a day.
For more information, contact Public Safety and Police Services at the number provided above.
Public Safety and Police Services Mission and Value Statement:
To assist in providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for the University community consistent with the
values and mission of the University.
Statement of Principles and Values:
Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services is an organization comprised of people of integrity,
committed to providing quality service to the university community in an honest, fair, professional and courteous manner.
A partnership will be pursued with the University community based on mutual trust, confidence, commitment and
communication to maintain and improve the quality of life and promote the safety and welfare of our campus.
The members of this agency pledge collectively and individually to constantly grow, develop and engage in reassessment
to meet the current and future problems and challenges of our university community.
The values of Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services embody the department’s philosophy,
vision and values. These values serve as a foundation and catalyst upon which the department establishes its policies,
strategy, tactics, and its actions. In completing its mission to protect and serve the university community of Northern
Michigan University – the department as a whole and each of its members as individuals are responsible for adhering to
all the principles and values that make up the law enforcement code of ethics.
UNIVERSITY POLICING AND SECURITY POLICIES
Campus police officers, law enforcement authority, and interagency cooperation.
The Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University exercised their authority under Public Act 120, passing a
resolution granting the same powers and authority as granted by law to peace and police officers in the State of Michigan
to the officers of the Public Safety and Police Services Department of Northern Michigan University. In addition, our
officers are sworn Deputy Sheriffs for Marquette County. University police officers must have a bachelor degree and are
required to attend a regional police academy governed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
Officers are required to attend mandatory in-service training throughout the year to enable them to perform more
efficiently and more safely.
Interagency Cooperation
Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services works closely with several agencies; i.e. Marquette City
Police Department, Marquette County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police. We rely on these relationships
for support on several levels. In addition to sharing critical information, the Department of Public Safety and Police
Services has immediate contact with the Regional Dispatch 911 Center. This arrangement gives us immediate access to
mutual aid and support from area agencies.
Reporting Criminal Incidents and Other Emergencies
All students, employees, and guests should promptly report criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies to the
Department of Public Safety and Police Services by dialing 911. Individuals may also report incidents in person at the
department headquarters located at 102 Sugar Loaf Avenue.
Dispatchers are available 24 hours a day to answer calls. In response to a call Public Safety and Police Services will
dispatch an officer to take the incident report. All reports filed are forwarded to the Dean of Students office for review and
potential action. Public Safety and Police Services will investigate a report when deemed appropriate. Additional
information obtained via the investigation will also be forwarded to the Dean of Students Office.
If assistance is needed from the Marquette City Police Department or other law enforcement agency, Public Safety and
Police Services will contact the appropriate department.
This publication contains information about on-campus and off-campus resources. This information is made available to
provide NMU community members with specific information about the resources available in the event they become the
victim of a crime.
Crimes should be reported to the University Police department to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid
in providing timely warning notices to the community, when appropriate.
The university has installed emergency two way call boxes (blue light phones) throughout campus for use during
emergencies. By pressing the red button on the blue light phones, users can communicate directly with our dispatcher.
Locations are digitally displayed to the dispatch center.
Emergency Preparedness
Northern Michigan University recognizes the need to be prepared for critical incidents. Under the guidance of the
Emergency Response Team, several departments and offices work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to and
recover from emergency situations.
Emergency Response
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The Public Safety and Police Services website includes guidelines for the Campus community; University emergency
procedures; pre-emergency planning and performance expectations; “shelter in place”, evacuation plans, along with
additional contingency plans. University departments are responsible for developing contingency plans and continuity of
operations plans for their staff and areas of responsibility. The University conducts emergency response exercises each
year, such as table-top exercises and tests of its emergency notification systems. The test are designed to assess and
evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution and its response teams.
Campus Security Authority
Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses four groups of individuals and organizations
associated with an institution.
 Any individual or individuals who have responsibility for campus security but who do not constitute a campus
police department or a campus security department (e.g. an individual who is responsible for monitoring the
entrance into institutional property).
o Include individuals who provide security at a campus parking kiosk, monitor access into a campus facility,
and act as event security or escort students around campus after dark.
 Any individual or organization specified in an institution’s statement of campus security policy as an individual or
organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses.
 An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not
limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings. An official is defined as any
person who has the authority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the
institution.
 If someone has significant responsibility for students and campus activities, he or she is a campus
security authority.
What do CSAs do?
The function of a campus security authority is to report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime
report information such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that he or she
concludes were made in good faith.
What shouldn’t a CSA do?
A campus security authority is not responsible for determining authoritatively whether a crime took place; that is the
function of law enforcement personnel. A campus security authority should not try to apprehend the alleged perpetrator of
the crime. That too is the responsibility of law enforcement. It’s also not a CSA’s responsibility to try and convince a
victim to contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to do so.
Campus Security Authorities
Campus Security Authorities
Assistant Director- Academic and Career
Advisement Orientation
Assistant Director- ACAC/ Jacobetti Center
Director-Academic and Career Advisement
Center
Academic and Career Counselor
Coordinator and Academic Support Services
Academic and Career Counselor
Coordinator-Academic Support Services
Asc Provost-Student Services/Enrlmt
Asc Provost-AA/Dean-Graduate Students
Administration Assistant- Academic Srvs
General Manager-Golf Course
Bookstore Manager
Assistant Bookstore Manager
Charter Schools Officer
News Director
Dir-Communications/Marketing
Technical Director
Dir- Conference/ Catering Services
Associate Dean of Students
Dean of Students
Coord-First Year Programs
Assistant Registrar
Manager- Program Development
Dir-Dining/ Conference Services
Director-Residential Dining
Operations Manager
Asc Director- Retail Operations
Menu Management/ POS Supervisor
Production Manager
Operations Manager
EEO/AA Specialist/HR Genrist
Vice President Finance and Administration
Director- Financial Aid
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
General Counsel
Health Promotion Specialist
Supervisor-Apt Facilities
Resident Director
Resident Director- Spooner Hall
Coordinator- Apartment Services
Resident Director
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Associate Director Housing and Residence Life
Director Housing and Residence Life
Resident Director
Assistant Director Housing and Residence life
Resident Director
Assistant Director Housing and Residence life
Facilities
Resident Director
Service Specialist
Resident Director
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Director of HR/EO Officer
Head Football Coach
Assistant Football Coach/ Defensive
Coordinator
Assistant Football Coach
Associate Director of Facilities
Head Coach-Track and Field
Assistant Director of Athletics
Assistant Football coach
Manager- Athletics
Assistant Facility Manager
Head Men’s Golf Coach
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Head Coach Skiing and Assistant XC Running
Associate Director Programming
Spec Ast to Pres/Athletic Director
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Assistant Ice Hockey Coach
Head Ice Hockey Coach
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Associate Director-Operations
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Head Coach XC Running and Assistant
Skiing/Track
Assistant Ice Hockey Coach
Head Coach/ Women’s Swimming/ Diving
Head Volleyball Coach
Dean International Programs
Interim Provost/ VP-Acad Affairs
Director-Public Safety/Police Services
Police Officers
Security Police Officer
Police Specialist
Investigator
Assistant Director-Police Services
Principal Secretary
Crime Prevention/Community Police Specialist
Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach
Assistant Director-Sports and Training Centers
Women’s Wrestling Program Coordinator
Wrestling Program Coordinator
Operations Manager
Assistant Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach
Director of Cont for Student Enrichment
Assist Director for Student Enrichment
Assoc Director for Student Enrichment/Superior
Edge
Assoc Director for Auxiliary Services
Director Upward Bound
CLUB ADVISOR LIST
Adventurous Women with Outdoor Lifestyles
(AWOL)
Aikido Club
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
All Nations Club
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpine Skiing
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
American Marketing Association
Amnesty International
Anthropology Club
Aquatic Biological Society of NMU
Argentine Tango Dance Club
Art Students League
ASNMU
Association for Computing Machinery
Aviation Maintenance Club
Baha’i Club
Beekeeping Club
Beta Alpha Psi
Black Student Union
Brewers Guild
Bujinkan Taijutsu of the Upper Peninsula
Business Professionals of America
Campus Advance
Campus Cinema
Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Girl Scouts
Campus Hope Ministries
Car Club
Cards
Cat Chat
Catholic Campus Ministry
Chemistry Club
Circle K
Clinical Lab Science Club
Club Baseball
College Democrats
College Greens
College Libertarians
College Republicans
Creative Writers’ Club
Crew
Criminal Justice Association
Culinary Students of NMU
Cuong-Nhu
Cycling Club
Dance Association of NMU
Dance Team
Dean’s MBA Student Advisory Council
Disc da UP
Dreamscapes
Earth Keepers
Economics Student Association
Environmental Science Organization
Et3rnal R3ality
Falun Dafa Club
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Association
Fencing Club
Figure Skating Club
First Aid Productions
French Club
Friends of Honduras
Friends of Jazz
Gamma Theta Upsilon
German Club
Golden Z Club
Gonzo Media
Graduate Professional Development
Conference
Graduate Student Association
Graduate Writers’ Association
Greek Council
Green Group
Greenpeace
Health Promotion Society
Heart for Ryan
Hearts of Yoga
High Adventure Club
Hillel
His House Christian Fellowship
History Club
Honors Student Organization
Immersed
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
International Dancers
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Invisible Children
Judo
Kappa Beta Gamma
Latin Dance Club
Latino Student Union
Latter Day Saints Student Association
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Lutheran Student Movement
M.A.R.S. of Albion
Marquette Alger Reading Council (MARC)
Marquette Mountain Snow Sports
Math Club
Men’s Rugby
Men’s Track and Field Club
Michigan Service Exchange
Model United Nations
Mortar Board
Mu Beta Psi
Mudslingers
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
National Student Speech, Language, Hearing
Association (NSSLHA)
Native American Student Association (NASA)
North Wind
Northern Arts & Entertainment
Northern Lights
Northern Michigan Constructors
Northern Nordic
Northern Parulas
Open Circle
Organization for Outdoor Recreation
Professionals
Otaku Anime Club
OUTlook
Panhellenic Council
Paranormal Research Team
Passages North
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Sigma Sigma
Philosophy Club
Physics Club
Piscators
Platform Personalities
Poetry & Gods
Pom Pom Team
Powerful Public Speakers
PowerSports Club
Pre-Med Club
Presque Isle Zen Community
Pre-Vet Club
Pride of the North Marching Band
Primetime Productions
Psi Chi
Public Eye News
Public Relations Student Society of America
(PRSSA)
Q&A – Queers & Allies Social Club
Quiz Bowl Team
Raynor’s Raiders
Recess Recreation Association
Redeemer Campus Ministry
Relay for Life
Relevant
Rock & Mineral Club
Role Call Association
ROTC Ranger Club
Russian Language/Culture Club
S.O.S. Networking for Success
Sailing Club
Salsa & Tango Dance Club
School of Radiography
Seventy
Shear Geniuses
Shojo Anime Club
Sigma Tau Delta
Skate & Snow Club
Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Racing
Club
South Superior Climbing Club
Spanish Club
Special Events Committee
Sportsmen’s Gun Club
Steinhaus Stampede
Steppin’ Out Ballroom Club
Straight Laced
Student Alumni Association
Student Association for Sport Science
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Student Athletic Training Organization
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Student Defense Office
Student Finance Committee
Student Illustrator Syndicate
Student Industrial Technology Education
Society
Student Law Forum
Student Leader Fellowship Program
Student Managed Investment Funds
Student Michigan Education Association
Student Nurses Association
Student Psychological Association
Student Social Work/Sociology Organization
Student Support Services Advisory Board
Student United Way
Students Art Gallery
Students for Bay Cliff
Students for Campus Wellness
Students for Humanitarian Aid
Students for Life
Students for Ron Paul
Students for Sustainable Living
Students for the Upper Peninsula Brain Tumor
Center
Students in Free Enterprise
Students with Olympic Spirit
Superior Edge
Surgical Technology
Swing Club
Tolerant Freethinking Atheists
Trail Cats
Tri Beta Biological Honor Society
U.P. Scale Modelers
UNICEF Campus Initiative
Unitarian Universalists
Unix User Group
Volunteer Center
Wesley House
Wildcat Archers
Wildcat Peer Educators
Wildcat Ultimate Frisbee Club
Wildlife Society
Women for Women
Women’s Club Volleyball
Women’s Rugby Club
Woven Paths
WUPX – Radio X
Monitoring and Recording Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Organizations
The university relies on its close working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to receive information about
incidents involving students off campus. The Department of Public Safety and Police Services will actively investigate any
crime information it receives concerning or involving a member of the campus community. If the University is notified of a
situation in which a campus community member is the victim of a crime, the department may issue a Campus Safety
Alert, detailing the incident and providing tips so that other community members may avoid similar incidents.
Confidential Reporting Procedures
If you are a victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the University System or the criminal justice system,
you may still want to consider making a confidential report. With your permission a designated campus security authority
can file a report with the department of Public Safety and Police Services on the details of the incident without revealing
your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential while taking
steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With this information the University can keep an accurate record
of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular
location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are
counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution.
Confidential Reporting Procedures (Counselors)
As a result of the negotiated rulemaking process which followed the signing into law, the 1998 amendments to 20 U.S.C.
Section 1092 (f), clarification was given to those considered to be campus security authorities. Campus “Pastoral
Counselors” and Campus “Professional Counselors”, when acting as such, are not considered to be a campus security
authority and are not required to report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime statistics. As a matter of
policy, they are encouraged; if and when they deem appropriate, to inform persons being counseled of the procedures to
report crimes on a voluntary basis for inclusion into the annual crime statistics.
The rulemaking committee defines counselors as:
Pastoral Counselor:
An employee of an institution, who is associated with a religious order or denomination, recognized by that religious order
or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling and who is functioning within the scope of that
recognition as a pastoral counselor.
Professional Counselor:
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An employee of an institution whose official responsibilities include providing psychological counseling to members of the
institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her license or certification.
Crime Prevention Education and Awareness
Crime prevention is a top priority of the department. Together with other campus offices, the department provides
programs to enhance personal safety, teach proactive crime-reduction strategies, and help community members develop
self-esteem which contributes to a healthy living environment.
The university’s crime prevention program relies on the foundation of a layered approach by being proactive in the area of
patrolling campus, crime prevention education and training, building and area security surveys. This type of approach
relies on the team approach of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible, and encouraging
community members to take responsibility of their own and others safety.
Members of this department are available to assist any individual or group in planning, presenting and coordinating
programs of interest or concerns.
The Student’s Responsibility
The cooperation and involvement of students themselves in a campus safety program is absolutely necessary. Students
must assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking simple,
common sense precautions. Although the campus is well-lit, any student, male or female, may feel more comfortable
using the University Police Escort Service when returning to a residence hall late at night. Valuable items such as
stereos, cameras, and televisions should be marked with engraving instruments provided by the University Police at no
charge. Bicycles should be registered with the University Police and be secured with a sturdy lock. Students with
vehicles must park in the assigned area and should keep them locked at all times. Valuables should be locked in the
trunk.
Rape Aggression Defense
Rape Aggression Defense is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The RAD System is a
comprehensive course for a woman that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while
progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program. Our courses are taught by
certified RAD Instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical
Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth. The RAD System of Physical Defense is currently being
taught. The growing, wide spread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of
the tactics, solid research, legal defensibility and unique teaching methodology. The Rape Aggression Defense System is
dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault, by utilizing easy,
effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the
knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.
We operate on the premise that a spontaneous violent attack will stimulate a natural desire to resist, on the part of the
victim (supported by research). We educate women about "The Flight or Fight Syndrome", while showing them that
enhancing their option of physical defense is not only prudent, but a necessity if natural resistance is to be effective.
Safety and survival in today's world requires a definite course of action. We provide effective options by teaching women
to take an active role in their own self-defense and psychological well-being.
Operation Identification Program
Operation Identification is a program that is a system for marking personal property. The participant marking property
uses an engraver, a diamond pen, or a tungsten-carbide marking pen. Students’ then engrave their driver’s license on the
item and keep a permanent record of their property. Operation Identification has been proven to reduce thefts in
communities where the program has been implemented. The reason is people are reluctant to steal things, which are
marked because it increases the risk of getting caught, further making items hard to fence or sell. In addition, items
identified can be put into the law enforcement information system (LEIN) and can be returned to the owner if
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found. Students can request an operation identification program in their residence hall by calling the Crime Prevention
office at 2154 or Public Safety at 2151. Some items students might want to record are radios, stereos, televisions,
computers, appliances, bikes, and cameras to mention a few.
Policy Regarding the Possession and Use of Alcoholic Beverages by Students
Alcoholic Beverages
Northern Michigan University seeks to encourage and sustain an academic environment which respects individual
freedom and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of all members of its community. In keeping with these objectives,
the university has established policies and guidelines governing the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic
beverages on the university campus that conform to the laws of Michigan. Underage possession and /or consumption of
alcoholic beverages is not permitted on property owned or controlled by the university. Intentionally or knowingly selling,
or intentionally or knowingly "furnishing" alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21, or to persons obviously
inebriated, is not permitted on property owned or controlled by the university. Legal consumption and possession of
alcoholic beverages is limited to designated locations only. The complete policy and guidelines concerning alcoholic
beverages is published annually in the university Student Handbook.
Illegal Drugs
The university does not condone the possession, use, or distribution of marijuana, LSD or other hallucinogens, narcotics
or any other illegal drugs by anyone in any campus facility. Any individual known to be possessing, using, or distributing
such drugs are subject to campus disciplinary action and criminal arrest, imprisonment and/or fine according to state law.
In reference to the above policy, the requirements and parameters of several federal laws, the use or possession of
Marijuana, including marijuana prescribed for medicinal purposes, is not permitted on the campus of Northern Michigan
University. There is no “medical necessity” exception for marijuana under federal law.
3.14 Sexual Assault Response/Prevention Policy
3.14.1 Introduction
Acquaintance rape or date rape is the most prevalent form of sexual assault on college campuses. A reported
sexual assault will be treated with the highest degree of concern by the University.
Sexual assault, including date rape, violates the University’s Student Code (http://dso.nmu.edu/handbook).
Sexual assault as defined in this policy is criminal sexual conduct, and a violation of the Michigan Penal Code. A
University student charged with sexual assault may be subject to University disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion and may be prosecuted pursuant to the Michigan Penal Code
The University affirms the need for a broad-ranging sexual assault prevention education program. Prevention
education and awareness efforts are essential in order to better ensure a safe learning and living environment on
our campus.
This policy provides the following information to members of the University community:

Definition of sexual assault;
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Policy concerning sexual assault victims/survivors;
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University response to reported sexual assault, including services available to victims/survivors of sexual
assault and accused students;
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Education and prevention efforts and programs; and
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Information regarding periodic review of this Policy.
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3.14.2 Definition
Sexual assault is sexual contact without consent. More specifically, “sexual assault” for purposes of this Policy
means any of the forms of criminal sexual conduct described in Sections 520b through 520g of the Michigan
Penal Code (MCL 750.520b - .520g) involving a University student as the victim/survivor and/or alleged
perpetrator. Sexual assault consists of sexual intercourse without consent, forcible sodomy or sexual penetration
with an inanimate object, the intentional touching of an unwilling person’s intimate parts (defined as genitalia,
groin, pelvic region, inner thigh, breast or buttocks, or clothing covering them), or forcing an unwilling person to
touch another’s intimate parts. These acts must be committed either by force, threat, intimidation, or by taking
advantage of someone’s helplessness or inability to consent of which the alleged perpetrator was aware or should
have been aware. Regardless of the relationship that exists between the parties, if consent is not given or force or
coercion is used against a party, any sexual contact is within the definitions of criminal sexual contact and sexual
assault.
“Consent” means a voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity proposed by another. “Consent” requires
mutually understandable and communicated words and/or actions demonstrating agreement to participate in
proposed sexual activity. “Without consent” may be communicated by words and/or actions demonstrating
unwillingness to engage in proposed sexual activity. Sexual activity will be considered without consent if the
victim/survivor was unable to give consent because of a condition of which the accused student was or should
have been aware, such as alcohol and/or other drug intoxication, coercion, and/or verbal or physical threats,
including being threatened with future harm.
Sexual assault is intrinsically injurious and degrading, and will be treated as resulting in injury for the purposes of
the University Student Code, Regulation 2.3.15, General Regulatory Statement; Regulation 2.3.22, Personal
Abuse, which prohibits acts which injure, threaten, endanger, or degrade a member of the University community;
and Regulation 2.3.6, Compliance with University Policy. Use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs by a person
charged with a sexual assault does not diminish, and may increase, personal responsibility. Providing or making
available to a victim/survivor any substance (e.g. alcohol or other drugs, including but not limited to GHB,
Rohypnol and Ecstasy) may increase the personal responsibility of the assailant. The person reporting an assault
will not be charged with a violation of the Student Code for use of alcohol or other drugs. The same criminal
offenses and penalties apply in cases of acquaintance rape or date rape as in cases of rape involving a stranger.
A victim/survivor of sexual assault may be either female or male. The University will investigate the complaint,
and University charges may be brought against the accused student, regardless of where the conduct occurred.
Victims/survivors who are not students at Northern Michigan University but have been sexually assaulted by a
Northern Michigan University student, may file a sexual assault complaint against the student with the Dean of
Students Office or Public Safety and Police Services and request that the student be charged with a violation of
the Student Code and/or the Michigan Penal Code. Because the University does not stand in a special academic
relationship with a non-student victim/survivor, other university services are not available to non-students.
3.14.3 Policy Concerning Sexual Assault Victims/Survivors
If you are the victim/survivor of a sexual assault which is reported to the University, it is the policy of the University
that:
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You and the matter you report will be treated with the greatest concern and seriousness, regardless of your
gender or the gender of the accused student.
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Your name will not be released to the public or the media.

You may talk to university officials about the sexual assault without your name being disseminated, except as
is necessary to meet federal requirements.
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The right to confidentiality, both of the victim/survivor and of the accused student, will be respected insofar as
it does not interfere with the University’s legal obligation or ability to investigate allegations of misconduct
when brought to its attention, and to take corrective action when it is found that misconduct has occurred.
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You will be treated with dignity, courtesy, sensitivity, and understanding and you will not be prejudged or
blamed for what occurred.
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You will be provided with information regarding your options for reporting the sexual assault, and your right to
make choices based on this information will be respected.
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Title IX requires that all reported incidents of sexual assault must be investigated by the University and the
University must take steps to remedy the situation. If you do not want the complaint pursued through the
student conduct program or the courts, the University must still investigate and respond.

It is a violation of University policy to intimidate, discipline, discharge, or harass any individual because she or
he has filed a complaint, instituted proceedings, assisted an investigation, or formally or informally objected to
sexual harassment and/or discriminatory practices. If retaliation occurs, the incident should be reported either
to the Equal Opportunity Office or Human Resources (faculty and staff) or to the Dean of Students Office
(students).
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You will be advised of, and if you desire, assisted in receiving services from the University department’s and
from community service agencies that provide assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault.

University staff will neither coerce you to report a sexual assault as a lesser offense nor prevent or discourage
you from reporting a sexual assault to another person or authority.
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The Dean of Students Office will assist you with any academic issues that may arise due to the situation.
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Upon your request, the University staff will take any reasonable steps to prevent unnecessary or unwanted
contact or proximity with the accused student.
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If you file a complaint with Public Safety and Police Services, staff from that office will investigate your
complaint. You will be notified of victim’s/survivor’s rights and remedies accorded in the Crime Victim’s Rights
Act and you will be kept up-to-date on the status of the investigation.

The sexual history of the victim/survivor is not considered relevant to the truth of the allegation; therefore,
information regarding sexual history external to the relationship between the victim/survivor and the accused
student will not be considered in student conduct hearings.
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You will be made aware of, and assisted in exercising, any options provided under law regarding the
mandatory testing of alleged sexual assault perpetrators for communicable diseases and notification of the
results of the testing.
3.14.4 University Response to Reported Sexual Assault
There are a variety of avenues available for making a report of a sexual assault and obtaining support and other
assistance. The following University departments can be of special assistance to victims/survivors of campus
sexual assault:
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Public Safety and Police Services, 911 (Emergency) or 227-2151 (102 Services Building)
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Dean of Students Office, 227-1700 (2001 Hedgcock)
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The Health Center, 227-2355 (Gries Hall)
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Counseling and Consultation Services, 227-2981 (3405 Hedgcock)
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Housing and Residence Life Office (the apartment services coordinator, any resident director, resident
adviser, or community adviser)*
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The Health Promotion Office, 227-1455 (1201-1202 University Center)
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Title IX Coordinator, 227-2330 (Human Resources, 158 Services Building)
*Resident advisers and community advisers are obligated to share sexual assault reports, including
names, with specific professional Housing and Residence Life Office staff for possible follow-up activities
and to ensure reporting as required by law.
All the University departments listed above work together closely to provide support and assistance and to review
available services and options. Students who have been sexually assaulted are strongly encouraged to report the
incident as described above so that the University may investigate, charges can be initiated within the University
student conduct system, and/or criminal charges may be pursued against the accused student.
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In cases in which Public Safety and Police Services is not the first office contacted by the victim/survivor,
information regarding the incident will be reported to that office in accordance with the Student Right to Know and
the Clery Act. This report will not include the name of the victim/survivor or any identifying information without the
victim’s/survivor’s consent. In addition, Public Safety and Police Services is required to report information
concerning criminal acts on a daily and annual basis under the requirements of the Clery Act and the Uniform
Crime Reporting Act.
A report of sexual assault will initiate a response from the University as explained below:
All reports of sexual assault must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator for the University. All reports are
promptly investigated to determine what occurred and to take steps to resolve the situation. The University is
required to take immediate action to eliminate the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. A
typical investigation takes approximately 60 calendar days following receipt of the complaint. The timing of the
filing of the complaint (e.g. at the end of a semester) or the lack of information available to the investigator may
result in the investigation taking longer than the typical 60 days. Both parties will be given periodic status updates
during the investigation. Both parties will receive written notification of the outcome of the complaint and both
parties may file an appeal. If appeals are filed, both parties will receive written notification of the outcomes.
The University will inform and obtain consent from the victim/survivor before beginning an investigation. If the
victim/survivor requests confidentiality or asks that the complaint not be pursued, the University will take all
reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the complaint consistent with the request for confidentiality or
request not to pursue an investigation. If the victim/survivor insists that his or her name or other identifiable
information not be disclosed to the accused student, the University’s ability to respond may be limited. A request
for confidentiality will be weighed against the following factors: the seriousness of the alleged assault; the
victim’s/survivor’s age; whether there have been other assault complaints about the same individual; and the
accused student’s rights to receive information about the allegations if the information is maintained by the
University as an “education record.” The University will inform the victim/survivor if it cannot ensure confidentiality.
Even if the University cannot take disciplinary action against the accused student because the victim/survivor
insists on confidentiality, it will pursue other steps to limit the effects of the alleged assault and attempt to prevent
its recurrence.
.01 Public Safety and Police Services: When a report of a sexual assault is received, Public Safety and Police
Services will immediately assign a specially trained officer to investigate the incident and work with the
victim/survivor through all stages of the investigation, prosecution and/or University student conduct system
action. The officer will also inform the victim/survivor of other support services available.
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The Dean of Students Office: The Dean of Students Office will provide information to the victim/survivor about
options for pursuing a charge against the accused student through the University’s student conduct system. The
victim/survivor will be able to express his/her preferences as to whether formal Student Code charges are
pursued how the charges are written and if the student conduct process continues. The Dean of Students Office
will work with Public Safety and Police Services as appropriate while investigating the complaint. The University
will protect the victim/survivor as necessary, including taking interim steps before the final outcome of the
investigation. The victim/survivor will be given his/her options to avoid contact with the accused student and be
allowed to change academic or living situations as appropriate and possible.
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The Health Center: The Health Center provides services to NMU students, faculty and staff who have been
victims/survivors of sexual assault. The physician provides examination, treatment, and information about the
possibility of venereal disease and pregnancy, and provides referrals to other support services as appropriate.
Health Center hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the school year. If a student is in need of emergency
medical services after 5 p.m. or on weekends, he or she should go to Marquette General Hospital Emergency
Room (225-3560). Note: If possible, when receiving medical care after a sexual assault it is important to have
physical evidence collected for possible future legal action.
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Counseling and Consultation Services: Counseling and Consultation Services provides support to students
dealing with the psychological impact of a sexual assault. The staff will provide assistance in decision making
regarding reporting of the assault to Public Safety or the Dean of Students Office, contacting parents or significant
others, modification of living arrangements, handling academic schedules and commitments, etc. Services are
also provided to students who come to the Center for other reasons and in the course of treatment disclose a past
sexual assault. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
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Housing and Residence Life Office: The apartment services coordinator, any resident director, resident adviser, or
community adviser can provide immediate support and assistance to a student who reports a sexual assault, as
well as to other students who may be involved. Staff will inform the victim/survivor of the services available from
Counseling and Consultation Services, Public Safety and Police Services, the Health Center, the Marquette
General Hospital Emergency Room, and the Dean of Students Office, and will help the victim/survivor obtain
those services that are desired. These staff members can also be helpful when the student returns to his/her
residence. In addition, the Housing and Residence Life Office staff will provide alternative living arrangements
upon request, if the victim/survivor and the accused student live close to one another.
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Title IX Coordinator: The Coordinator can assist with all aspects of the reporting procedure, and will coordinate an
investigation into a complaint. This office is also responsible for coordinating campus-wide sexual assault
education, and for identifying trends or key areas of concern which may be addressed through information and
education. If the victim/survivor requests confidentiality or asks that the complaint not be pursued, the Coordinator
will take all reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the complaint consistent with this request. The
Coordinator will inform the victim/survivor if she cannot ensure confidentiality when weighed against the four
factors previously noted.
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Other Support Services: Faculty and staff who are contacted by someone who has been sexually assaulted are
encouraged to provide non-judgmental support, to respect the victim’s/survivor’s confidentiality, and to consult
with, or refer the victim/survivor to Public Safety and Police Services, the Dean of Students Office, or Counseling
and Consultation Services. All reports of sexual assault, except those reported solely to Counseling and
Consultation Services, must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.
3.14.5 Prevention Education
Northern Michigan University provides ongoing prevention education of faculty, staff, and students in an effort to
decrease the incidence of sexual assault.
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Faculty/Staff Prevention Education: A copy of this policy will be sent annually to all new faculty and staff. Staff
members of those offices which are most likely to deal with prevention/response to sexual assault--Public Safety
and Police Services, the Dean of Students Office, Title IX /Equal Opportunity Office, Counseling and Consultation
Services, the Health Center, and the Housing and Residence Life Office--will receive regular in-service training to
review office and University policies regarding the prevention of and most effective responses to sexual assault.
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Student Prevention Education: This policy will be distributed at the beginning of each semester by email notice,
student announcement, and is available online at http://dso.nmu.edu/handbook/?part=2. To request a hard copy of
the policy, contact the Dean of Students Office (227-1700), or Public Safety and Police Services (227-2151), or
any office listed above. The University also provides a variety of programs on sexual assault prevention to
students:
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Yearly Programs: Each year during a session at orientation, information concerning sexual assault is
presented. It is covered during every HP200 course; completion of this course is a graduation requirement. A
sexual assault program is also made available to all coaches and athletes. Material providing information
about safety, sexual assault, and acquaintance rape is available on the following websites: Dean of Students
Office (http://dso.nmu.edu/), Counseling and Consultation Services
(http://www.nmu.edu/counselingcenter/rape.html), the Health Promotion Office
(http://www.nmu.edu/hpo/1d.html), Public Safety and Police Services (http://publicsafety.nmu.edu/assault.htm),
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and Housing and Residence Life (http://www.nmu.edu/housing/safety.shtml). Additionally, residence hall staff
encourage and support residence hall student programs which focus on healthy relationships, personal
safety, and sexual assault prevention.
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Programs Offered on Request: Counseling and Consultation Services, the Health Promotion Office, and
Public Safety and Police Services present sexual assault prevention programs tailored to the needs of student
groups. These offices encourage interested student groups to call and schedule a presentation.
3.14.6 Periodic Review of Policy
This policy will be reviewed biannually by a committee composed of representatives from Public Safety and Police
Services, the Dean of Students Office, Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Office, Counseling and Consultation
Services, Housing and Residence Life, the Health Promotion Office, and two students appointed by ASNMU.
Other individuals may be included as appropriate. The Dean of Students will convene the committee. Any
substantive changes recommended by the review committee are subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.
3.15 Victim’s Rights Policy
3.15.1 Introduction
Northern Michigan University is committed to ensuring that the rights of an individual who is the victim of an act of
violence, sexual assault, and non-forcible sex offenses are protected. All students will be afforded these rights in
addition to the rights acknowledged in 3.14.3 concerning sexual assault victims, and 3.16 Sexual Harassment,
Consensual Relations Policy.
3.15.2 Specific Rights
Students who are the victim of a sexual offense or an act of violence (as defined in Section 16 of Title 18,
United States Code), that violates the Student Code or other University Policy when said act is committed by
another student will have rights to the following information:
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The name of the student who perpetrated the act of violence or sexual offense.
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The type of violation that was committed and any charges issued.
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The opportunity to make a recommendation with regard to any disciplinary action taken, or sanction
imposed, if any.
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The general outcome of the sanction imposed by the university, if any.
3.15.3 Notification
The Dean of Students shall be responsible for advising the victim of his or her rights.
SEX OFFENSE DEFINITIONS
Sex Offenses-Forcible:
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the
person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
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Forcible Rape - The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or
against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will;
or not forcibly against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or
because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
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Sexual Assault With An Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the
genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or
against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of
his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual
gratification, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or, not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim
is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental
incapacity.
Sex Offenses-Non-forcible:
Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.
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Incest - Non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees
wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Statutory Rape - Non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Crime Statistics
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services maintains a close relationship with the area police departments to
ensure that it is notified of any crime report that is made directly to them.
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services will disclose any crime report made directly to any local law
enforcement agency by a member of the campus community.
Definitions of Reportable Crimes
Arson:
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public burning,
motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
Murder:
Criminal Homicide-Manslaughter by Negligence: The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Criminal Homicide-Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by
another.
Robbery:
The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or
threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault:
A person who assaults an individual without a weapon and inflicts serious or aggravated injury upon that individual without
intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than murder.
Felonious Assault:
A person who assaults another person with a gun, revolver, pistol, knife, iron bar, club, brass knuckles, or other
dangerous weapon without intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than murder.
Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder:
Any person who shall assault another with the intent to do great bodily harm less than the crime of murder.
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Burglary:
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful
entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with the intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking;
safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Motor Vehicle Theft:
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by
persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned; including joyriding.)
Weapon Law Violations:
The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or
possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors;
aliens possessing deadly weapons; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
Drug Abuse Violations:
Violations of State and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of
narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine);
marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone’s); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).
Liquor Law Violations:
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating
liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate
person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance; and all attempts to
commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is a criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the
offender’s bias. Bias is a performed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their race, gender,
religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity/ national origin.
Six Categories are reported:
Race. A preformed negative attitude toward a group of persons who possess a common physical characteristics (e.g.
color of skin, eyes, and/or hair; facial features, etc.) genetically transmitted by descent and heredity, which distinguish
them as a distinct division of humankind (e.g. Asians, blacks, whites).
Gender. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons because those persons are male or female.
Religion. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons who share the same religious beliefs
regarding the origin and purpose of the universe and the existence or nonexistence of a supreme being (e.g. Catholics,
Jews, Protestants, atheists).
Sexual Orientation. A preformed negative opinion toward a group of persons based on their sexual attraction ward and
responsiveness to, members of their won sex or members of the opposite sex (e.g. gays, lesbians, heterosexuals).
Ethnicity/ National Origin. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons of the same race or
national origin who share common or similar traits, languages, customs and traditions (e.g. Arabs, Hispanics).
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Disability. A preformed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their physical or mental
impairments/challenges, whether such disability is temporary or permanent, congenital or acquired by heredity, accident,
injury, advanced age or illness.
Categories of Hate Crime Offenses
Group A
Murder and Non-negligent manslaughter
Forcible sex offenses
Non-forcible sex offenses
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Group B
Larceny-theft
Simple Assault
of property
Intimidation
Destruction/damage/vandalism
Group B offenses (larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property, should only
be included in your Clery statistics if they are hate crimes.
1. Larceny-Theft is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or
constructive possession of another. (Larceny and theft mean the same thing in the UCR.) Constructive
possession is the condition in which a person does not have physical custody or possession, but is in a position to
exercise dominion or control over a thing.
Classify as Larceny:
o Thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories
o Shoplifting
o Pocket-picking
o The sealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud
o Any of the above regardless of the value of the item or items taken. ( For example, include the unlawful
taking of a parking sticker that has been peeled off a car windshield.)
Do not classify as Larceny:
o Motor vehicle theft
o Attempted motor vehicle theft
o Embezzlement
o Confidence games
o Forgery
o Worthless checks
2. Simple Assault is an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a
weapon nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of
teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.
3. Intimidation is to unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of
threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual
physical attack.
4. Destruction/ Damage/ Vandalism of Property is to willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, deface or otherwise
injure real or personal property without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it.
Classify as Destruction/ Damage/ Vandalism of property:
o Cutting auto tires
o Drawing obscene pictures on restroom walls
o Smashing windows
o Destroying school records
o Defacing library books
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Northern Michigan University Athletic Code
1.0 PHILOSOPHY
It is a privilege for a Northern Michigan University student to participate in inter-collegiate athletics. Student athletes
represent Northern Michigan University; therefore their behavior is expected to reflect high standards on all levels: social,
academic, and athletic.
1.1 PURPOSE
1.1.1 The purpose of this publication is:
.01 To inform the student athletes and the Northern Michigan University community of acceptable standards of behavior
for student athletes;
.02 To outline a process to evaluate student athlete behavior that is not considered acceptable;
.03 To allow for the imposition of disciplinary action against a student athlete whose behavior is not acceptable.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.2.1 The Athletic Code Violation Review Committee will consist of the Athletic Director, Director of Public Safety, and the
Dean of Students, or their designees.
1.2.2 Criminal activity is defined as Felony level offenses; or serious Misdemeanor level offenses, which include, but are
not limited to, criminal activity that involved violence, assaultive behavior, stalking behavior, sexual assault, and drug or
alcohol offenses.
1.2.3. Student athletes as defined in this document refers to students engaged in the intercollegiate athletics programs of
Northern Michigan University.
1.2.4. Team activities are defined as any association with other team members for the purposes of furthering the interest
of the team in the pursuit of participation in intercollegiate athletics, team meetings, team practices, recruitment of new
student athletes, or the participation as part of the team in intercollegiate athletic activities.
1.3 SCOPE
Student athletes whose behavior does not conform to the acceptable standards expected of Northern Michigan University
student athletes will be subject to review by the Athletic Code Violation Review Committee.
1.3.1 We do not give a copy of the NMU Student Code to our athletes because it is no longer printed. We refer the
athletes to the web-site.
1.3.2 All student athletes will be required to acknowledge that they are under obligation, as a condition of their
participation in intercollegiate athletics at Northern Michigan University, to immediately self-report any violations of the
Athletic Code to their coach or the Athletic Director. Failure to self-report any violations of the Athletic Code will subject
the student athlete to possible disciplinary action by the Athletic Code Violation Review Committee.
1.3.3 Any action taken pursuant to the Athletic Code will be considered separate and distinct from any action that may be
taken by the Office of the Dean of Students, other administrative action taken by the University (including, but not limited
to, action take under The Drug and Alcohol Education/Assessment/Counseling Policy and Program for Student Athletes
Engaged in the Intercollegiate Athletics Program of Northern Michigan University) or any action taken by law enforcement
or criminal justice agencies against the student athlete.
1.3.4 All student athletes will be subject to review under the Athletic Code if the athlete:
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.01 Is in violation of Northern Michigan University's Student Code,
.02 Is in violation of The Drug and Alcohol Education/Assessment/Counseling Policy and Program for Student Athletes
Engaged in the Intercollegiate Athletics Program of Northern Michigan University;
.03 Has committed criminal activity that consists of an act or acts prohibited under municipal, state, or federal law as
defined in this document,
1.4 PROCEDURES
1.4.1 The Athletic Code Violation Review Committee will either confer or hold a meeting to review and investigate all
alleged violations of this code pursuant to section 1.3.4.01-03 above. Members of the committee shall initiate the review
process upon becoming aware of an alleged violation. The committee should confer or meet within three working days of
becoming aware of the alleged violation.
1.4.2 Coaches shall notify the Athletic Director of all alleged violations of the Athletic Code on becoming aware of the
alleged violation.
1.4.3 The Athletic Code Violation Review Committee after conferring or meeting to review an alleged violation of the
Athletic Code should receive input from the coach or any other party who has relevant information that is pertinent to the
alleged violation of the Athletic Code.
1.4.4 The Athletic Code Violation Review Committee shall determine, based upon the seriousness of the alleged violation,
whether a student athlete will be suspended from team activities pending the resolution of the alleged violation.
1.4.5 Once alleged charges are resolved, the Athletic Code Violation Committee shall review the outcome of the charges
to determine the appropriate University response or action.
1.4.6 The Athletic Code Violation Review Committee shall determine the disciplinary action or penalty to be imposed on
the student athlete under section 1.4.4 and 1.4.5, including but not limited to: (1) a permanent or limited suspension from
all team activities; and (2) partial or permanent revocation of athletic scholarships.
1.4.7 In the event that the Athletic Code Violation Review Committee cannot reach consensus as to what action to take on
an alleged violation of the Athletic Code, the matter will be referred to the Special Assistant to the President/Athletic
Director, to determine what action, if any, should be taken against the student athlete.
1.4.8 The Athletic Director shall provide notice of disciplinary action taken by the Athletic Code Violation Review
Committee to the Special Assistant to the President/Athletic Director, the Vice President for Finance and Administration,
the President, the student athlete's coach, and the Athletic Council Chairperson within two business days. Members of the
Athletic Code Violation Review Committee will be available to the Athletic Council to provide a briefing on the action taken
by the committee. It will also be the Athletic Director's responsibility to notify the student athlete of any disciplinary action
taken by the Athletic Code Violation Review Committee.
1.4.9 Student athletes may appeal disciplinary action taken by the Athletic Code Violation Review Committee to the Vice
President for Finance and Administration, or in cases decided by the Vice President, to the President.
Northern Michigan University: United States Olympic Education Center Athletic Code
1.0 PHILOSOPHY
Student athletes training at the United States Olympic Education Center are guests of Northern Michigan University. The
university provides financial aid to these student athletes in the form of room and board, a waiver of out-of-state tuition
fees, use of training facilities, and other academic and athletic services. In exchange for these privileges, USOEC student
athletes are expected to reflect high standards on all levels: social, academic, and athletic.
1.1 PURPOSE
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1.1.1 The purpose of this publication is:
.01 To inform the USOEC student athletes, the United States Olympic Committee, participating National Governing
Bodies, and the Northern Michigan University community of acceptable standards of behavior for USOEC student
athletes:
.02 To outline a process to evaluate USOEC student athlete behavior that is considered unacceptable:
.03 To allow for the imposition of disciplinary action against a USOEC student athlete whose behavior is not acceptable.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.2.1 The term "USOEC student athlete" is defined as those student athletes accepted by the NGB, the USOC, and NMU
as resident athletes training at the United States Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University.
1.2.2 Unacceptable behavior is defined as any behavior that violates the NMU Student Code, the USOEC Athlete
Handbook, and/or local, state, or federal laws.
1.2.3 Criminal activity is defined as felony level offenses: or serious misdemeanor level offenses which include, but are
not limited to, criminal activity that involves violence, assaultive behavior, stalking behavior, sexual assault, and drug or
alcohol offenses.
1.2.4 The USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review committee will consist of the USOEC Director, Director of Public Safety,
and the Dean of Students, or their designees.
1.3 SCOPE
Student athletes whose behavior does not meet acceptable standards expected of USOEC student athletes will be
subject to review by the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee.
1.3.1 All USOEC resident student athletes will be given a copy of the USOEC Athletic Handbook and the NMU Student
Code. All athletes will be required to sign a document indicating that they understand that participating in the USOEC
program is a privilege and that they agree to the standards of behavior outlined in the Athlete Handbook and Student
Code.
1.3.2 All student athletes will be required to acknowledge that they are under obligation, as a condition of their
participation in the USOEC program, to immediately self-report any violations of the USOEC Athletic Code to their coach
or the USOEC Director. Failure to self-report any violations of the Athletic Code will subject the student athlete to possible
disciplinary action by the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee.
1.3.3 Any action taken pursuant to the USOEC Athletic Code will be considered separate and distinct from any action that
may be taken by the university's Dean of Students office, the NGB, the USOEC, United States Olympic Committee, or any
action taken by law enforcement or criminal justice agencies against the student athlete.
1.3.4 All USOEC student athletes will be subject to review under the USOEC Athletic Code if the athlete:
.01 Is in violation of Northern Michigan University's Student Code,
.02 Is in violation of the USOEC's Athlete Handbook,
.03 Has committed criminal activity that consists of an act or acts prohibited under municipal, state, or federal law as
defined in this document,
1.4 PROCEDURES
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1.4.1 The USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee will either confer or hold a meeting to review and investigate
all alleged violations of this code pursuant to sections 1.3.4.01-.03 above. Members of the committee shall initiate the
review process upon becoming aware of an alleged violation. The committee should confer or meet within three working
days of becoming aware of the alleged violation.
1.4.2 Coaches shall notify the USOEC Director of all alleged violations of the USOEC Athletic Code on becoming aware
of the alleged violation.
1.4.3 The USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee after conferring or meeting to review an alleged violation of
the USOEC Athletic Code should receive input from the coach or any other party who has relevant information that is
pertinent to the alleged violation of the USOEC Athletic Code.
1.4.4 Once alleged charges are resolved, the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Committee shall review the outcome of the
charges to determine the appropriate University response or action.
1.4.5 The USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee shall determine the disciplinary action or penalty to be
imposed on the student athlete including but not limited to partial or permanent revocation of financial support and use of
campus facilities and services.
1.4.6 In the event that the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee cannot reach consensus as to what action
to take on an alleged violation of the USOEC Athletic Code, the matter will be referred to the Special Assistant to the
President/Athletic Director to determine what action, if any, should be taken against the student athlete.
1.4.7 The USOEC Director shall provide notice of disciplinary action taken by the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review
Committee to the Special Assistant to the President/Athletic Director, the student athlete's coach, the USOEC and the
appropriate NGB within two business days. The Dean of Students’ office will inform the student athletes of any disciplinary
action taken by the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee. The Special Assistant to the President/Athletic
Director will notify the NGB’s and the USOEC.
1.4.8 Student athletes may appeal disciplinary action taken by the USOEC Athletic Code Violation Review Committee
within 72 hours to the Special Assistant to the President/Athletic Director, or in cases decided by the Associate Vice
President, to the President.
Student Code Penalty Explanations
Explanations of the penalties that can be imposed for a violation of the Student Code are listed below:
A.
Warning: An official written reprimand.
B.
Warning Probation: Warning Probation is a temporary status for a specified period of time not to exceed four (4)
months, during which further violations of the Student Code may result in more severe disciplinary action.
C.
Disciplinary Probation: Disciplinary Probation is a temporary status for a specific period of time not to exceed one
(1) year during which further violations of the Student Code may result in Suspension or Expulsion.
D.
Suspension: A decision of Suspension terminates the student's status as an enrolled student for a specific period
of time up to a maximum of one year and prohibits the student from attending classes. A suspended student may
not enter onto any part of campus without specific authorization from the Dean of Students or designee. Students
who reside on campus shall remove their belongings from their place of residence within 24 hours of notice that
the penalty of suspension has been executed.
The terms of Suspension may also include a probationary status and/or other conditions which may apply at the
same time that the disciplinary decision is rendered and/or to a period following the student's reinstatement.
At the discretion of the judicial board or administrator who hears the case, the suspension may be held in
abeyance.
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A violation of the terms of suspension or suspension in abeyance may result in an extension of the period of
suspension, which may be summarily imposed by the Dean of Students.
In those cases where the student is materially hindering the University in the discharge of its basic responsibilities
to maintain an orderly educational atmosphere and to function without interruption as an institution of higher
education, or where there is serious threat to the safety of persons or property, the Dean of Students or designee
may temporarily suspend from classes or otherwise restrict the student for a period of up to seven (7) class days
or until such time as the adjudication process is completed.
E.
Expulsion: A decision of Expulsion terminates the student's status as an enrolled student for an indefinite period
of time. An expelled student may not enter onto any part of campus without specific authorization from the Dean
of Students or designee. Students who reside on campus shall remove their belongings from their place of
residence within 24 hours of notice that the penalty of Expulsion has been executed. Readmission and the
conditions for readmission, if any, shall depend upon an evaluation by the Dean of Students following an
application for readmission by the student.
In addition to penalties of Warning, Warning Probation, Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion, Special
Conditions may be deemed appropriate. Special Conditions may include, but are not limited to, financial restitution for
damage of property, temporary suspension of various privileges, or community service projects within the University
community.
Note: In regard to Warning Probation and Disciplinary Probation, the student shall automatically be removed from the
status when the imposed probationary period expires. The period of probation shall be in effect only while the student is
enrolled for credit at Northern Michigan University.
Access to Campus Facilities and Residence Halls
Access to campus buildings and grounds is a privilege extended to students, faculty, staff and authorized guests. The
University encourages an open environment with limited constraints to ensure the reasonable protection of all members of
the community. Except for residence halls, most campus facilities are open during weekday business hours. Individuals
who wish to access University building or property during non-business hours or for special events should contact the
appropriate department administrator, Conference and Event Services, or the Department of Public Safety and Police
Services.
An automated card access control system is also installed in several academic and administrative buildings. University
members with questions about the system should contact Public Safety and Police Services at 906-227-2151.
Resident Hall Access
Residence Hall Security Standards
Providing for security in residence halls is an important responsibility of the staff of the Office of Housing and Residence
Life. The standards outlined below are intended as minimum requirements to ensure the safety and security of students,
staff, and property. In this effort, it is essential that all door and window hardware is in good working order, all staff aware
of these standards, and staff reliably fulfill their responsibilities with regard to residence hall security.
Academic Year: During the academic year all exterior residence hall doors will be locked by 10 or 11 p.m., depending on
the preference of the respective hall council, and unlocked at 7:30 a. m. First floor public area windows will also be closed
and secured at that time as well. An on-duty resident adviser or desk clerk will be assigned the responsibility for locking
the doors and first floor windows in his or her hall at night and the custodial staff will be responsible for unlocking the in
the morning. Resident advisers and desk clerks will routinely check and secure, if necessary, all doors and first floor
public area windows during each round.
Once the building has been secured, no one without a key to that building is to be permitted to enter, unless he or she is
entering with, and as a guest of a resident of the building or it can be verified that the student is a resident of the building
who is not carrying a key. If the person's identity/residency of the building cannot be verified using information at the desk,
it may be necessary for the student to call his or her roommate or a friend to come to the lobby to verify
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identification/residency. If this is not possible, the staff member may escort the student into the hall to his or her room to
obtain identification. If the person's identification/residency cannot be verified he or she should be escorted to the lobby
and, if necessary, Public Safety and Police Services should be contacted for assistance.
With the exception of a maintenance person performing routine maintenance with permission to enter from the resident,
room doors are not to be unlocked for anyone but the room resident(s) unless a verified emergency situation exists.
Maintenance people entering a room must do everything possible to respect a student's privacy by knocking loudly,
waiting for an answer to the knock, and announcing themselves at the door before entering. The door is to be locked
immediately after the maintenance staff person has completed his or her task and left the room.
Similarly, each student room door is to be locked immediately after the room has been surveyed during a fire alarm or
similar emergency situation.
Break Periods: Due to the decrease in traffic and staffing during break periods, all residence hall doors and windows will
be closed and locked (e.g., hall entrance doors, room doors, lounge doors, recreation room doors, lobby doors, and
mechanical room doors). The only exception to this will be a single door to the Gant-Spalding lobby (parking lot side) from
8:00 a. m. until 5:00 p. m. on the days the Food Service office is open. The decision to open this door will be at the
discretion of the associate director of food service (for the Gant-Spalding lobby). If a lobby door is left open during working
hours, a designated staff member must check the lobby at the close of the workday to ensure that there are no
unauthorized persons in the area prior to locking the doors.
The hall and lobby doors and windows will be locked and unlocked at the beginning and end of the break period by the
resident director according to the appropriate hall closing and re-opening schedule. During the break period, all Housing
and Residence Life staff will be responsible for ensuring that the doors and windows remain locked. It is specifically the
responsibility of break coverage staff (resident directors, custodians, resident advisers, and desk clerks) to check windows
and doors during their rounds through the buildings.
If Housing and Residence Life staff contact a person who does not belong in the hall and refuses to identify him or herself
prior to being escorted from the building, Public Safety and Police Services should be contacted for assistance. If the
person shows identification when requested, he or she should be escorted out of the building.
Both the supervising staff member and Public Safety should be given the name, address, and phone number of the
person and the basic details of the incident (e.g., form of identification, time and date, location, and explanation of why he
or she was there) when an unauthorized person is contacted in the hall.
It is the responsibility of the resident director, working with the hall custodian, to ensure that all door and window hardware
is in good working condition. The coordinator of facility support services will ensure that appropriate lock cores are
installed (and removed) and that the keys are available for those who need them for the breaks.
Housing and Residence Life has worked diligently to provide a secure environment for residents while minimizing any
inconveniences. Residents are encouraged to keep their room doors locked, keep exit doors secured, escort their guests
at all times, and report any unusual circumstances to our resident hall staff or Public Safety immediately.
Summer: While in some circumstances, building security is more difficult during the spring and summer, it is still an
important responsibility for Housing and Residence Life staff.
Occupied Buildings. In general, the security measures described for the academic year will apply to the residence halls
occupied during the summer: Doors will be locked by the departmental staff (e.g., security staff or desk clerks) at time
mutually agreed upon by conference group supervisors and Housing and Residence Life staff and unlocked by the hall
maintenance staff at 7:00 a. m. (Signs are to be posted accordingly). Unless otherwise requested, room keys will unlock
hall and lobby doors. Housing and residence Life staff and conference group supervisors are responsible for ensuring
security.
Unoccupied Buildings. In buildings where no work or only minimal work is being done, all entrance doors and windows will
be closed and locked. On work days, especially in warm weather, it is expected that the room doors and windows in
building being worked on will be open in order to remove paint and/or cleaning fluid fumes as well as to reduce the
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temperature in the buildings while staff are working. It is important, however, that security is maintained by all
departmental staff. They are to:
a. Keep building entrance doors (including the door to the lobby) closed and locked at all times unless directly supervised
by a staff member.
b. Close and lock windows in areas where staff are working unless it is necessary to leave the open to facilitate paint
drying, to vent cleaning fumes, or the staff will be returning to the area within a short period (e.g., breaks or 15-30 minute
projects), and
c. Check all open rooms, close and lock all hall and lobby windows, and make sure all hall access doors are closed and
locked at the end of the day. When possible, draperies and room doors should be left open to facilitate Public Safety and
Housing and Residence Life staff security checks. If this is not possible, draperies should be closed and room doors
locked.
University Property: University property (e.g., tools, cleaning equipment, pillows, and blankets) and property being
rented by the University (e.g., sheets, pillows cases, and towels) are to be securely stored in a designated room when not
in use or under the supervision of a University staff member. Maintenance and storage rooms are to be locked
continuously unless staff members are working in them.
All residence hall entrance doors are locked by 11 p.m. and are unlocked at 7:30 a.m. During this time, residents may
gain entry to the building using their room key.
At all the first house meetings and hall meeting we talk to students about the importance of not letting strangers into the
building (e.g., holding the door open for them, propping doors open). This is also listed as one of the items in the Personal
Safety section of the Residence Hall handbook which every residence hall student received upon check-in.
Each of the hall councils determines whether or not their hall will have an escort policy. Those that choose to have them
do not allow anyone who does not live in the building to walk in the hallway unescorted after the exterior doors are locked.
Residence hall staff encourage the use of such a policy at all levels (house, hall, and campus-wide meetings). Last year,
five out of the nine residence halls incorporated the escort policy.
Resident Advisers are on duty from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. and do rounds through the building periodically during that time
period. They are the ones responsible for locking the doors and checking them on subsequent rounds.
From midnight until 3 a.m., we also have two desk clerks on duty. One stays at the front desk while the other is doing
security rounds in the buildings, checking doors and windows and providing constant coverage of the buildings.
We provide a very thorough training for all staff responsible for building security.
Room Safety
1. Always lock your room and bathroom door, even if you are just walking down the hall to visit a friend. The number
one reason for residence hall room thefts is unlocked doors.
2. You are encouraged to use the door viewer before opening your door, so that you are not surprised by an
unexpected or unwanted visitor.
3. Carry your keys with you at all times, and remember never lend them to anyone. It is illegal to duplicate one of
NMU's residence hall keys.
4. Join Operation ID when you move into your room. This fast, simple way to identifying your valuables is a very
necessary step in identifying your valuables should they ever be stolen and subsequently recovered. See your
resident adviser for information about this program.
5. Don't leave valuables like your wallet, checkbook, or jewelry out in the open.
6. Report all thefts, regardless of the value of the item(s) taken, to Public Safety and Police Services (phone 2151)
immediately.
7. Report any unfamiliar or suspicious looking people you see wandering around your hall to a staff member
immediately.
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8. NMU's residence halls are locked in the evening for your safety. Please don't prop these doors open or let
strangers into your hall. If you are visiting a friend after a hall is locked, arrange to meet him or her in the lobby or
have them call you on the courtesy phone located near the lobby reception desk.
9. If you receive threatening or obscene phone calls, hang up immediately. Report any such calls to Public Safety
(2151) or a residence hall staff member immediately.
State Side Building Security
It is the policy of Northern Michigan University to allow students and non-University personnel access to University
facilities only under the supervision of University employees. (Please note that students on the payroll of the University
are considered employees and may have supervisory duties.)
It is recognized, however, that on occasion it may be necessary for students to use University facilities when supervision
by a University employee is not possible.
Under these circumstances, the following guidelines are to be followed:
1. Whenever possible, all students are to use University facilities under the supervision of a University employee.
2. Students who are unable to use University facilities during supervised hours, but must use these areas to
complete projects assigned by their instructor, supervisor, or advisor may do so if:
a. they have prior written approval from the instructor, supervisor, or advisor specifying the project which will be
worked on and the hours they will be using the facility;
b. they have prior written approval from the unit or individual responsible for the facility, or area, if different from
a, above;
c.
they have in their possession a copy of the written approval, to be shown to University employees, upon
request;
d. the Public Safety Department and the unit or individual responsible for the facility, or area, have been
provided a copy of the written approval.
3. Students are not to be given building keys or given unlimited access to any University building unless their
University employment necessitates it, and they have prior written approval of the appropriate President's Council
member.
POLICY FOR MISSING PERSONS
Purpose
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Establish a policy on the investigation of Missing Persons.
Applicability
All University students who reside in campus housing, including university operated apartments.
References
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for the university’s response to reports of missing students, as
required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.
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Initiating Department/Division
Public Safety and Police Services
Housing and Residence Life
Dean of Students
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Missing Student
This procedure applies to students who reside in campus housing, including university operated apartment units.
For purposes of this policy, a student may be considered to be a “missing person’ if the person’s absence is contrary to
his/her usual pattern of behavior and unusual circumstances may have caused the absence. Such circumstances could
include, but not be limited to, a report of suspicion that the missing person may be the victim of foul play, has expressed
suicidal thoughts, is drug dependent, is in a life-threatening situation, or has been with persons who may endanger the
student’s welfare.
I.
Procedures for designation of emergency contact information
a) Students age 18 and above and emancipated minors
Students will be given the opportunity during each semester registration process to designate an
individual or individuals to be contacted by the college no more than 24 hours after the time that the
student is determined to be missing in accordance with the procedures set forth below.
b) Students under the age 18
In the event a student who is not emancipated is determined to be missing pursuant to the
procedures set forth below, the college is required to notify a custodial parent or guardian no more
than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing in accordance with procedures set forth
below.
II.
Official notification procedures for missing persons
a) Any individual on campus who has information that a residential student may be a missing person
must notify Public Safety and Police Services as soon as possible.
Note: In order to avoid jurisdictional conflicts when an off-campus and or commuter student is
believed to be missing, the reporting person should immediately notify local law enforcement
authorities. Public Safety and Police Services will assist external authorities with these investigations
as requested.
b) Public Safety and Police Services will gather all essential information about the residential student
from the reporting person and from the student’s acquaintances (description, clothes last worn, where
the student might be, who the student might be with, vehicle description, information about the
physical and mental well-being of the student, an up-to-date photograph, class schedule, etc.)
Appropriate campus staff will be notified to aid in the search for the student.
c) NO later than 24 hours after determining that a residential student is missing, the Office Dean of
Students (or appropriate designee) will notify the emergency contact (for students 18 and over) or the
parent/guardian (for students under the age of 18) that the student is believed to be missing.
III.
Campus communications about missing students
In cases involving missing persons, law enforcement personnel are best situated to provide information to the
media that is designed to elicit public assistance in the search for a missing person. Therefore, all
communications regarding missing students will be handled by law enforcement authorities, who may consult
with the Universities Communications Office. All inquiries to the college regarding missing students, or
information provided to any individual at the college about a missing student, shall be referred to Public Safety
and Police Services, who shall refer such inquiries and information to law enforcement authorities.
Prior to providing the University community with any information about a missing student, the
Communications Office shall consult with the Public Safety and Police Services.
Northern Michigan University
Emergency Notification and Preparedness
I. Guidelines:
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These guidelines establish the emergency response and evacuation procedures for Northern Michigan University. These
guidelines have been established to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the safety and welfare of students and
employees. These guidelines are aligned with, and in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act which
requires all Title IV institutions, without exception, to have and disclose emergency response procedures in response to a
significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or
employees occurring on the campus.
II. Scope:
The requirements set forth in these guidelines are only applicable to emergency or dangerous situations occurring on
campus. The institution may issue emergency notifications about emergency or dangerous situations that occur in the
broader community if university officials determine that such notifications provide helpful or relevant information to the
campus population.
III. Situation:
Northern Michigan University will, upon confirmation of an ongoing significant emergency or dangerous situation that
poses an imminent threat to the safety of campus community members, immediately issue emergency notifications to the
campus community. While it is impossible to predict every significant or dangerous situation that may occur on campus,
the following identified situations shall warrant an emergency notification after confirmation.
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Armed/Hostile Intruder
Bomb/Explosives (Threat)
Communicable disease outbreak
Severe weather
Terrorist incident
Civil unrest
Natural disaster
Hazardous materials incident
Structure fires
University officials shall use their best, reasonable judgment in all other situations as to whether or not an emergency
notification is warranted.
Situations that may create business, academic, or research interruptions, but do not pose a health or safety risk, do not
necessitate an emergency notification. Notifications about such situations will be facilitated by University Communications
with coordination of involved departments as appropriate. Examples of such situations include:
Emergency Notification Policy
a) Snow closures
b) Temporary building closures
c) Power outages
An emergency notification will not be issued upon confirmation if the notification will:
a) Compromise the efforts of first responders
b) Compromise efforts to assist the victim
c) Increase the vulnerability of campus safety
d) Compromise efforts to contain the emergency
IV. Assumptions:
These guidelines were established with the following assumptions:
a) Utilization of multiple notification methods is needed as no single notification method will
reach everyone, everywhere, every time.
b) 100 percent delivery of notification to each member of the campus population cannot be guaranteed.
c) Other information sources outside the institutions control may generate erroneous or conflicting information (i.e.
unaffiliated social media sites, word of mouth).
d) Regular testing of emergency notification systems is required to ensure proper functionality and proficiency.
e) Notification systems must account for communication impairments.
f) Several notifications are considered passive notifications requiring an action on the recipients’ part. Some recipients will
not take this action and therefore not all recipients will receive notifications during the desired timeframe.
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g) The University text alert system is an “opt-in” system, and therefore not all campus population members have chosen
to register.
h) There is no mechanism to ensure that campus members that have registered for the
Alert system are maintaining correct contact information
i) Several notification methods rely on the functionality of third party vendors that are outside of the institution’s control
(cell phone service providers, electricity).
V. Confirmation of an Emergency or Dangerous Situation:
Reports of emergency or dangerous situations can originate from various sources including;
* Reports from first responders
* Reports from established warning points
* Reports from other campus departments
* Reports from citizens through 9-1-1
Confirmation of these situations will occur through several different processes:
Criminal Nature:
Emergency or dangerous situations that are criminal in nature will be considered confirmed if a law enforcement officer
observes the situation as it is occurring. For situations that are criminal in nature which are not apparent or not directly
observed by law enforcement, confirmation will be made by University Police Command level staff. Command level staff
will review the readily available information and determine if there is enough information to reasonably conclude a
significant emergency or dangerous situation is occurring on campus. Command level staff may consult with additional
departments and policy level personnel as practical without jeopardizing life safety.
Other Emergency or Dangerous Situations:
Confirmation of non-criminal situations will be determined after readily available information is reviewed by campus
emergency management, law enforcement, or policy level personnel.
Established Warning Points:
Established warning points are considered individuals or departments with subject matter expertise on particular hazards
that may affect campus. When a warning is issued by one of these individuals or departments, it is considered confirmed,
however, additional consultation with campus officials will occur as practical without jeopardizing life safety.
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National Weather Service Warnings for weather events, flood events, and wild land fire
Warnings for flash flood events
Marquette County Public Health Communicable disease/public health emergencies
Marquette City Fire Department Structure fire and hazardous material events
*This table is not all inclusive, but a sampling of established warning points.
VI. Population Notified/Segmented Notification:
With the exception of emergencies that are contained to one campus facility/area, the University has decided not to
provide segmented emergency notifications. This decision was made based on the analysis of identified risks to the
campus and to prevent accidental exclusion of a segment of campus population that the emergency notification was
intended for.
VII. Emergency Notification Content:
The content of an emergency notification will depend on the situation and the notification method.
However, the following information will be included in all initial emergency notifications regardless of the situation or
method:
* A description of the situation (flash flood warning, dangerous situation, etc.)
* Relevant safety instructions (move to higher ground, shelter in place, etc.)
A third element of where to get more information (i.e., university website) will be included in the initial notification if
feasible. Because of text character limits, or the immediate availability of information, the third element of where to get
information may not always be included in the initial emergency notification.
Pre-scripted Emergency Notifications
To the greatest extent possible, the university will develop and utilize pre-scripted emergency notifications that have been
collaboratively developed and agreed upon by campus Law
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Enforcement, campus Emergency Management, University Communications, and appropriate policy level personnel. The
development of these notifications facilitates faster dissemination. Pre-scripted notifications have been developed
primarily for the university text alert system, NMU’s website, the computer barge in program.
During situations for which a pre-scripted notification has not been developed, or when the responsible official determines
different content is needed the guidelines listed above will be followed to craft these notifications.
Additional content considerations
As feasible, after the situation description, relevant instructions, and additional information sources are provided, the
following content should be considered for inclusion:
* Campus operating status (open, closed, etc.)
* Information update frequencies
* Additional instructions not specific to life safety
Notification at the conclusion of a significant emergency or dangerous situation
As deemed appropriate by the responsible university official, an “all clear” notification should be considered at the
conclusion of a significant emergency or dangerous situation. These notifications should include campus operating status
if relevant.
VIII. Concept of Operations:
The primary method of issuing an emergency notification is the university text alert system. The system is capable of
sending text messages, and emails to registered users.
Registered users are responsible for maintaining correct contact information and for regularly checking registered devices
and accounts. This is the primary alerting tool for campus-wide notification as it utilizes both “active” and “passive” alerting
functions. The campus recognizes the need for public safety partners in the broader community to have situational
awareness of emergencies that occur on campus, and as such, select members of the broader public safety community
are registered to receive campus-wide text alerts.
University text alert notifications may be used in conjunction with other campus warning systems such as the NMU home
page www.nmu.edu, the campus emergency computer barge in line, campus social media sites and local media sites.
The campus website is designed to accommodate increased traffic during emergency situations so that both campus
community members and the broader community are provided with emergency notifications and information. The website
will be the primary point of information dissemination for the broader community, including parents.
Initiation of Notification
Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation the following process to initiate an emergency
notification will be used:
Decision Criteria for Emergency Notifications:
1. Life Safety Considerations:
a. What is the potential for injury or death?
b. What is the potential for damage?
c. What is the potential for interruptions to critical services?
2. Situation:
a. What is the impact to the campus?
b. Is the situation stable, what is the potential for the situation to worsen?
c. What is the urgency of the situation?
3. Audience:
a. Who needs to receive the notification?
4. Limitations:
a. Are there any known limitations of the notification systems?
Initial Emergency Notification Responsibilities:
Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services
Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services is responsible for initiating all emergency notifications.
Command staff or their designees are responsible for contacting University Communications to initiate additional
notification methods (NMU website, Social Media sites and Local Media sites).
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University Communications is responsible for maintaining and disseminating emergency notifications that utilize:
* The University website (www.nmu.edu)
* Campus social media sites
* Internal campus email systems
Campus emergency management or law enforcement is responsible for providing the necessary content to University
Communications.
Whenever possible, the department of Public Safety Public and Emergency
Management staff will assume the responsibility of sending initial emergency notifications to allow police dispatch to focus
on assignment of police and other first responders to the emergency, information gathering and dissemination to support
officer safety and effective emergency response, and other duties. However, because campus dispatch often is the first
campus entity to receive confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation, at times police dispatch may
need to initiate emergency notifications.
IX. Emergency Response Organization
The campus maintains an Emergency Operations Plan which outlines responsibilities of campus departments during
emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization, and specific responsibilities of particular
departments or positions.
University departments are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their
areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans.
X. Emergency Response Education
Information about emergency response procedures is provided at the beginning of each semester at student orientation,
and it is re-emphasized throughout the year on a campus-wide basis as other relevant advisories are issued, such as
those posted at the start of the Winter season. Information on how to receive emergency notifications is also located in the
campus closure policy, which is provided electronically to the entire campus community on an annual basis.
XI. Emergency Response Test Procedures
The University Text Alert system, NMU’s webpage, and campus emergency computer barge in line are tested twice a
year, once prior to the fall semester, and once during the spring semester. During these scheduled test periods campus
community members are encouraged to register for the text alert system and to become familiar with where emergency
information can be found. These events are announced through internal campus e-mails, as well as local media outlets. In
addition to the emergency notification system test the campus conducts table top exercises and participates in drills and
exercises with community partners as opportunities to do so become available.
The residence halls conduct emergency evacuation drills each month during the academic school year. Other campus
facilities are responsible for organizing and conducting their own emergency evacuation drills.
TIMELY WARNING NOTICES
Campus Safety Alerts
To help prevent crime or serious incidents, the Department of Public Safety and Police Services, in conjunction with other
departments on campus, issues Campus Safety Alerts in a timely manner to notify community members about certain
crimes in and around our community. Members of the community who know of a crime or other serious incident should
report that as soon as possible to the Department of Public Safety so that a Campus Safety Alert can be issued if
warranted.
If community members report crimes or serious incidents to other University administrators, those administrators will notify
the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. In these situations, the Director of Public Safety will make a
decision, in consultation with other administrative personnel, whether to disclose the incident through a public notice.
NMU EMERGENCY ALERT
NMU ALERT is a means to notify the campus community of an imminent or ongoing threat to safety, security or health (all
hazards) of students or employees on campus. Upon confirmation by
University Police of an emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health
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or safety of students or staff, an alert notification the alert system will be disseminated without any delay with the goal of
notifying as many people as possible, as rapidly as possible, taking into account the safety of the campus community.
Examples of these include, but are not limited to, active shooter, tornado, and dangerous chemical release.
Dissemination of Alerts may include any or all of the following:
• Mass Email
• Text Message Alert
• Web- www.nmu.edu
• Local Media
Close Circuit Monitors
• Computer Override
The university community should be prepared to take self-protection measures appropriate to the emergency, such as,
but not limited to, shelter in place or evacuation, depending upon the circumstances or incident.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
An evacuation drill is coordinated by the Office of Housing and Residence Life and the public safety department each
month for all residential facilities. Thus, the emergency response and evacuation procedures are tested monthly for
dormitories and apartments. Students learn the location of the emergency exists in the buildings and receive guidance
about the direction they should travel when exiting each facility for a short-term building evacuation and guidance about
where they should assemble. Public Safety and Police Services does not tell residents in advance about the designated
locations for evacuations because those decisions are affected by time of day, location of the building being evacuated,
the availability of the various designated emergency gathering locations on campus, and other factors such as the location
and nature of the threat.
The Purpose of these evacuation drills is to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a fire or
other emergency. At NMU, evacuation drills are used as a way to educate and train occupants on fire-safety issues
specific to their building. During the drill, occupants “practice” drill procedures and familiarize themselves with the location
of exists and the sound of the fire alarm. The process also provides the University an opportunity to test the operation of
fire alarm system components. Evacuation drills are monitored by Public Safety and the University’s housing staff to
evaluate egress and behavioral patterns. Reports are prepared by participating departments that identify deficient
equipment so that repairs can be made immediately. Recommendations for improvements also are submitted to the
appropriate departments/offices for consideration of its emergency response and evacuation procedures.
Shelter-in-place procedures: What it means to “shelter in place”
If an incident occurs and the building or areas around you become unstable, or if the air outdoors becomes dangerous
due to toxic or irritating substances, it is usually safer to stay indoors, because leaving the area may expose you to that
danger. Thus, to ‘shelter in place” means to make a shelter of the building that you are in. In a longer-term emergency,
this location can be made even safer and more comfortable with a few adjustments until it is safe to go outside.
Basic “shelter-in-place” guidance
If an incident occurs and the building you are in is not damaged, stay in an interior room until you are told it is safe to exit.
If your building is damaged, take your personal belongings (purse, wallet, Wildcat Express Card, ID, etc…) and follow the
evacuation procedures for your building (close your door, proceed to the nearest exit and use the stairs instead of the
elevators). After you have evacuated, seek shelter at the nearest University building quickly. If police or fire department
personnel are on the scene, follow their directions.
How you will know to “shelter in place”
A shelter-in-pace notification may come from several sources, including Public Safety and Police Services, housing staff
members and other University employees utilizing the University’s emergency communications tools.
How to “shelter-in-place”
No matter where you are, the basic steps of “shelter in place” will generally remain the same. Should the need ever arise;
follow these steps, unless instructed otherwise by local emergency personnel:
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If you are inside, stay where you are. Collect any emergency shelter-in-place supplies and a telephone to be
used in case of emergency. If you are outdoors, proceed into the closest building quickly or follow instructions
from emergency personnel on the scene.
Locate a room to shelter inside, It should be;
o An Interior room
o Above ground level
o Without windows or with the least number of windows. If there is a large group of people inside a
particular building, several rooms may be necessary.
o Close and lock all windows and close exterior doors
o Turn off air conditioners, heaters and fans.
o Close vents to ventilation systems are you are able. (University staff will turn off the ventilation as quickly
as possible).
o Make a list of the people with you and ask someone (another faculty or staff member) to call and provide
the list to Public Safety and Police Services so officers know where you are sheltering. If only students
are present, one of the students should call and provide the list.
o Turn on a computer, radio, or TV and listen for further Instructions.
o Make yourself comfortable.
Daily Activity Log
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services maintains a Daily Crime Log that records, by the date the incident
was reported, all crimes and other serious incidents that occur on campus, in a non-campus building or property, public
property, or within the departments patrol jurisdiction.
The Daily Crime Log is available for public inspection at the department’s headquarters or at http://publicsafety.nmu.edu.
The Daily Crime Log include the nature, date, time and general location of each crime reported to the department as well
as the disposition of the complaint, if this information is known at the time the log is created.
The department post specific incidents in the Daily Crime Log within two business days of receiving a report of an incident
and reserves the right to exclude reports from the log in certain circumstances.
Blue Light Emergency Phones
NMU began a proactive program with the installation of “Code Blue” emergency telephones that provide two-way
communications from the phone site direct to Public Safety Dispatch 911 emergency lines. The purpose of the phone is
for emergency contact to Public Safety allowing immediate response by patrols.
The phones are located strategically throughout campus at 19 different locations with plans for future sites. New
installations are being completed during new construction projects.
Public Safety Officers physically inspect the nineteen emergency phones each week and report any malfunctions to
telephone services for repair.
Public Safety Escort Service
The Department of Public Safety continues to provide escort service campus wide during the hours of darkness. Student
lot guards, when on duty, provide this service; otherwise department Patrol Officers will make the transport when
requested.
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Information for this program is disseminated at orientation sessions; housing and residence life book, at campus
education programs and is listed in the campus student paper “North Wind”, as well as, postings throughout all building
locations of the University Community.
Security Surveys
Security surveys are conducted on a regular basis with members of the University community. The primary goal of these
surveys is to identify areas of the campus that may present vulnerabilities to ones’ safety. The department works with the
appropriate facilities office to address concerns noted in the surveys.
Concealed Weapons Permit
If you are visiting campus with a weapon and have a CCW, you can register and store it at Public Safety and Police
Services. SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING
Residence Hall Fire Prevention Information
All the residence halls at Northern Michigan University are protected with a fire protection system. This system includes
an approved fire suppression system, along with smoke detectors located in the common areas and individual rooms.
These components are connected to the central fire alarm system located at Public Safety and Police Services and are
monitored twenty four hours a day. The system also reports to three additional locations located in the building; the
resident directors, resident advisors, and the main desk located in the lobby.
Fire drills: The department in conjunction with housing and residence life conducts monthly fire drills from each residence
hall during the academic year. The university requires complete evacuation of buildings during a fire alarm. Individuals
who ignore fire alarms and required evacuation may face disciplinary action.
Sex Offender Registration
Electronic Link to Sex Offender Information
In accordance to the “Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act” of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against
Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, Northern Michigan University Public Safety and Police Services is providing a link to the Michigan
State Police Sex Offender Registry. This act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the
campus community where law enforcement information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be
obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice of each institution of
higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student. In the State of
Michigan, convicted sex offenders must register with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry maintained by
the State Police.
The Sex Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.721et seq., directs the Michigan State Police to develop and maintain
a public registry and provides guidelines on the type of offender information available to the public. The registration
requirements of the Sex Offenders Registration Act are intended to provide the people of this state with an appropriate,
comprehensive, and effective means to monitor those persons who pose such a potential danger.
Sex Offender Registration
In accordance with the Wetterling Act, Megan's Law and the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, it is now
mandatory that all registered sex offenders report to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in which the
institution of higher learning is located. Michigan Sex Offender Website
Northern Michigan University
Behavioral Review Team
Policy Statement:
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Northern Michigan University is committed to providing a learning environment that is conducive for students to develop to
their fullest potential. Our mission is to work collaboratively to protect, as much as possible, the health, safety and welfare
of our students and the members of the university community.
Purpose:
This policy establishes the Behavioral Review Team as an official Northern Michigan University Team and establishes
official policy for team responsibilities and operations.
Team Purpose and Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Behavioral Review Team is to review behavioral incidents and ensure a systematic response to
students whose behavior may be disruptive or harmful to themselves or University community and to assist in protecting
the health, safety and welfare of students and other members of the university community.
The Charge for This Team:
Assess situations involving a student who poses a potential risk of harm to persons or property in the university
community or is of substantial disruption to university activities in accordance with policies stated in the Student Code of
Conduct.
Consult with administration, faculty, staff and other students affected by the inappropriate behaviors of a disruptive
student.
Coordinate the University response to a violent threat, or significantly disruptive student.
Develop a specific strategy to manage the threatening or disruptive behavior with regard to the safety and rights of others
and to minimize the disruption to the university community.
Make recommendations to responsible University officials on appropriate action consistent with University policy and
procedure statements and with state and federal law.
Team Composition:
Assoc. Provost – Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Provost & VP
Director, Public Safety (or Designee)
Head and Associate Professor, Counseling and Consultation Services
Director, Housing and Residence Life (or Designee)
Dean of Students
Associate Dean of Students
Chief of Staff/Physician
Procedural Guidelines for Case Management
The beginning of each semester a notice will be sent to faculty and staff, through appropriate communication channels,
stating the team is available for consultation when they are concerned about potentially harmful, threatening, or disruptive
behavior of a student or students. This notice will be presented as a proactive measure.
If anyone on the campus community observes an incident of serious disruptive or threatening behavior, property damage,
or a broken law, Public Safety and Police Services should be contacted immediately. If a violation of an institutional rule
occurs, the Dean of Students should be contacted immediately.
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In time-sensitive high-risk situations, a special team meeting may be called by any member.
All meetings will be chaired by the Associate Provost/Student Services. If unavailable, the meeting will be chaired by a
designated committee member.
The team will meet with affected members of the University community who desire to discuss the situation.
Please note that incidents regarding non-students (i.e. visitors, faculty/staff) should be directed to the Director of Public
Safety who may notify the Threat Assessment Team.
The desired outcome of a consultation meeting is a recommended course of action based upon the Student Code of
Conduct. Specific issues for consideration include the assessment of potential violence, evidence of mental illness as the
possible cause of the behavior, containment of disruption, appropriate behavioral boundaries within existing University
policies and specific departmental procedures of courses of action.
Recommended departmental courses of action will be made only through appropriate administrative channels.
Case Information and Confidentiality Procedures:
Members of the team may provide each other or faculty/staff/students involved in a particular case, or outside parties in
connection with the situation, with information as is necessary to protect the health, safety, and privacy of the student or
other persons and to generate a recommended course of action in accordance with applicable legal and professional
standards of confidentiality. This includes the release of information pursuant to the Student Records Pursuant to the
Family Educational Rights Act and Privacy Act of 1974.
If the student is involved in harmful, threatening, or disruptive activities and is already a client of the Student Counseling
Center and/or a patient of the Student Health Center, contact information about that student may not be obtained by the
team from those agencies without written authorization of the student, in accordance with federal and state law.
Workplace Violence Policy
This policy can be found at: the Workplace Violence Page.
Initiated: March 8, 1999 Approved: June 10, 1999
Revised: September 12, 2001
Purpose
To establish a policy pertaining to the prohibition and investigation of incidents of violence, intimidation, and inappropriate
aggression.
Applicability
All University employees, full time, part time, temporary, casual labor, students.
Policy
It is the policy of Northern Michigan University that all acts of violence by employees, students or visitors will be taken
seriously and will be dealt with appropriately. All violent acts, or threats of violence should be reported and a single
incident is sufficient ground for investigation, and may result in disciplinary action including termination, and/or arrest and
prosecution.
References
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Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5(a) (1), Act 154 of Public Acts of 1974 as amended, Rule 408.1011,
Section 11 and Public Act 381.
Initiating Department/Division
Public Safety & Police Services
Procedures
I. Scope:
This policy applies to all faculty, staff and student employees of the University and applies to acts of violence, intimidation,
and inappropriate aggression of various types.
II. Definition:
Workplace violence is defined as any physical assault, with or without weapons, behavior that a reasonable person would
interpret as violent (e.g., throwing items, pounding on objects, or destroying property) and specific threats to inflict
physical harm or damage property.
III. Weapons:
Northern Michigan University Ordinances specifically prohibit the possession of weapons on property owned, leased or
under the control of the University.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Weapons are defined under the ordinance as any object capable of firing a projectile.
This prohibition includes keeping a weapon in a vehicle in a parking area.
Faculty, staff and students are prohibited from carrying concealed weapons on any property owned or under the
control of the University.
The only exceptions are certified police officers employed by the University or a recognized police agency.
Violations of this ordinance may result in disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution.
IV. Personal Protective or Restraining Orders:
Faculty, staff or students who have been issued a personal protective order or restraining order shall provide Public
Safety with a copy of the order.
V. Contributing Factors:
Several factors have been identified as contributing factors to incidents of workplace violence.
-Exchange of money
-Working alone at night and during early morning hours
-Availability of valued items
-Availability of prescription drugs
-Performing Public Safety functions
-Working with patients, clients, customers, or students known or suspected to have a history of violence.
-Employees, including former employees, with a history of assaults, or who exhibit belligerent, intimidating or
threatening behavior
-Employees or students who have been the object of belligerent, intimidating, or threatening behavior from family
members or significant others.
A.
B.
The Public Safety Crime Prevention and Security Specialist may conduct a security survey of the work place to
determine the potential for workplace violence.
Any department head or employee may request a security survey of their work area by calling the Crime
Prevention Office at the Department of Public Safety.
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VI. Reporting Procedures:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Emergencies: For immediate assistance in an emergency (assault, direct threat of violence, attempted suicide, or
any incident involving hostage, or weapon) or any crime in progress, or if you believe the situation is an
emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Reporting a Crime: Call the Department of Public Safety dispatcher line at 227-2151.
Reporting Acts of Workplace Violence: If the act appears to represent an immediate threat or harm to any
individual, it should be reported to Public Safety immediately.
1. Any supervisor who becomes aware of an act of violence shall immediately report it to the Director, Public
Safety (or designee).
2. In situations where a person witnesses an instance of workplace violence Public Safety should be contacted
immediately.
3. Any employee who becomes aware of an act of violence shall immediately report it to their supervisor.
When Immediate Action is Not Required: When concerned that a violent incident may occur and the concern is
not based upon a threatened, attempted or actual violent incident, the employee should notify their immediate
supervisor.
1. Supervisors who become aware that an employee is concerned about an incident of potential violence should
notify the Director, Public Safety (or designee).
2. If the act appears to represent an immediate threat or harm to any individual, it should be reported to Public
Safety immediately.
This policy excludes incidents of sexual harassment because they are dealt with under separate University policy.
Some disruptive, threatening, or violent behavior is prohibited by Michigan law. When appropriate, the University
will refer cases to the Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney for possible criminal prosecution.
An individual may be excluded from NMU property for certain reasons, including disruptive, threatening, or violent
behavior. Faculty, staff or students may be suspended or put on leave under applicable University policies.
No person who files a complaint, testifies, assists, or participates in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or
hearing, shall be intimidated, threatened, coerced, or discriminated against by any other person within the
University community.
VII. The Role of Public Safety:
Public Safety's primary role is to provide an immediate response to a crisis in progress. Not only by dispatching police
officers but also by requesting and coordinating other emergency services, if needed. Prior to an actual occurrence, Public
Safety's involvement will include the following: Participation on the Threat Assessment Team, providing physical security
for threatened or at-risk persons, confronting the potentially violent person (under certain circumstances); enforcing
applicable laws; and thoroughly investigating and documenting all incidents and actions. In addition, Public Safety will
conduct all employee background investigations and serve as the repository for all personal protective orders.
VIII. The Role of Human Resources:
Human Resources is responsible for assisting in the prevention of violence in the workplace by providing advice and
counsel to managers, supervisors, and employees when faced with threats or other situations that have the potential for
violence. Human Resources will assist campus departments in the implementation of appropriate personal practices used
in the hiring, supervision and retention of employees. They will also assist, as appropriate, in the investigation of threats of
violence and addresses related issues that are of legitimate concern to employees.
IX. Threat Assessment Team:
A.
B.
There are three key elements in Northern Michigan University's approach to addressing the occurrence of
workplace violence. The first is a commitment to progressive and humane human resource practices, including
comprehensive background investigations. The second is an unequivocal refusal to tolerate violent acts. The third
is the use of a threat assessment team (TAT) as a key response tool.
When a situation of potential or actual violence arises, any University employee may activate the workplace
violence response mechanism by reporting it to any supervisor or Public Safety. In all cases, the information is
channeled to the Director, Public Safety (or designee) whose responsibility is to immediately make a
determination if the allegation warrants convening the threat assessment team.
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X. Composition of the Threat Assessment Team:
A team approach has been developed and implemented to address concerns about an employee or incident which could
be potentially threatening to the campus community. The team approach allows the supervisor or employee to meet with
appropriate professionals at the same time and provides a broad perspective on how to handle a potential problem. There
may be times when only one or two team members will be called to respond to a particular incident. Confidentiality is
adhered to except when danger to self or other becomes apparent. Federal laws require mandated reporting to
appropriate authorities when potential violence to an identified person or workplace is reported.
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

Director, Public Safety (or designee)
Director, Human Resources (or designee)
Risk Manager
Dean of Students (Incidents Involving Students)
University Counseling Center Representative
University Community Representative (Faculty or Staff member)
Student Representative (Incidents Involving Students)
Employee Assistance Program Representative
Employee's Department Head
A.
When an incident is referred to the Threat Assessment Team by the Director, Public Safety, they will investigate
the incident and determine measures to prevent reoccurrences. A report outlining the result of the investigation
and recommendations for preventive action will be prepared and submitted to the University President.
The Threat Assessment Team may also be asked to assess the risk of violence in the workplace and make
recommendation to address the situation and prevent violence from occurring.
The following protocol will be followed by the Threat Assessment Team or Public Safety:
B.
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Reviewing Previous Incidents
Visiting the scene of an incident as soon as possible
Interviewing threatened or injured employees and witnesses
Examining the workplace for security risk factors associated with the incident, including previous reports
of inappropriate behavior by the perpetrator.
Determining the cause of the incident
Taking corrective action to prevent the incident from recurring
Recording the findings and corrective actions taken
XI. Dissemination of the Policy:
The workplace violence policy is disseminated to all University Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors and Department Heads.
They will distribute it among their employees.
Approved: June 10, 1999
Revision Approved: September 12, 2001
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY CRIME STATISTICS 2009-2011
This chart contains the number of reported crimes on campus required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act-Formerly known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of
1990.
RPTD
2009
RPTD
2010
RPTD
2011
Aggravated Assault*
3
1
2
Arson
0
0
0
Nature Of Complaint
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Burglary
6
30
20
CSC**
6
4
14
Drug Laws
13
61
54
Liquor Law Violations
128
85
45
Auto Theft
3
0
2
Manslaughter
0
0
0
Murder
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
Weapons Violations
1
0
0
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred On campus.
Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2011
Criminal offense
2011 Total
Race
a. Murder/ Nonnegligent
manslaughter
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origi
n
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslau
ghter
c. Sex offenses Forcible
d. Sex offenses Non-forcible
Incest
Statutory rape
e. Robbery
f. Aggravated assault
g. Burglary
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft
from a motor vehicle)
i. Arson
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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k. Larceny-theft
l. Intimidation
m.
Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2010
Criminal offense
2010 Total
Race
a. Murder/ Nonnegligent
manslaughter
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origi
n
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslau
ghter
c. Sex offenses Forcible
d. Sex offenses Non-forcible
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
e. Robbery
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft
from a motor vehicle)
i. Arson
j. Simple assault
k. Larceny-theft
l. Intimidation
m.
Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
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Occurrences of Hate crimes
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2009
Criminal offense
2009 Total
Race
a. Murder/ Nonnegligent
manslaughter
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origi
n
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses Non-forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m.
Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslau
ghter
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Northern Michigan University
Higher Education Opportunity Act
2012 Fire Safety Annual Compliance Report
Building Fire Safety Systems
All University buildings are equipped with fire safety systems. In addition, all on-campus dorms have sprinkler systems;
pull stations, horn/strobe audible alarms, and smoke/heat detectors.
Description of Fire Safety System
All Residence Halls (10)
Each residence hall room and all common areas, except laundry rooms and mechanical rooms, are monitored with
addressable photoelectric sensors (smoke detectors). Laundry rooms and mechanical rooms are monitored with
addressable heat sensors. All detectors have been installed per appropriate codes and are networked using a dedicated
copper backbone cable to a local annunciation panel located in each residence hall lobby. A residence hall room smoke
detector that goes into alarm will also cause an alarm in the resident director’s apartment and in the appropriate resident
adviser’s room. The fire detection system in each residence hall is networked using dedicated copper cable and/or fiber
optic cable to the University’s Public Safety and Police Services Office, where it is continuously monitored, and to the
University’s Energy Management Office.
All residence hall rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are covered by a wet pipe fire suppression system. The attic
spaces in the four recently renovated residence halls – Magers, Meyland, Van Antwerp, and Hunt Halls – are protected
with a dry pipe system. The fire suppression system is monitored locally and centrally in the same manner as the
fire/smoke detection system
Fire Alarms
Every time any building fire alarm sounds, you must immediately evacuate the building, regardless of what may have
caused the alarm.
Activated Fire Alarms, Notification to the Department of Public Safety
For on-campus buildings (Stateside buildings, Resident halls, and Woodland Apts.) whenever a fire alarm system is
activated, a signal is received at the Public Safety Dispatch Center. Public Safety Officers are immediately dispatched to
respond and quickly determine the cause of the alarm. The Marquette Fire department is immediately notified.
Residence Hall Fire Drills
Fire drills are conducted each semester in each residence facility. All rooms are searched to insure there is full
evacuation. Anyone who does not promptly evacuate is referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
Number of Fire Drills Held - 2011
Gant Hall - 8
Halverson Hall – 8
Hunt Hall – 8
Magers Hall – 8
Meyland Hall – 8
Payne Hall – 8
Spalding Hall – 8
Spooner Hall – 8
Van Antwerp Hall – 8
West Hall - 8
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Evacuation Procedures
Residence hall students - A flier / building diagram is posted on the back of every residence hall room door that states:
Student Housing Evacuation Procedures
Residence hall students - A flier/building diagram is posted on the back of every residence hall room door that states:
Fire Alarm Instructions
1.
2.
Prepare to leave your room immediately, but feel your room door before opening it.
If your room door is hot to the touch and you are above the 1st floor, stay in your room (you are safer there):
 Seal off cracks with towels or blankets (wet if possible) around the door to your room.
 Stay near your window to let emergency personnel know where you are, and be signaling from your window
and/or by calling Public Safety and Police Services (911).
 Emergency personnel will let you know what to do and will provide you with assistance.
3.
4.
5.
If your room door is hot and you are on the 1st floor, you can leave your room though your window if it is safe to
do so.
If your room door is cool, open your door cautiously. Be prepared to close it quickly if smoke or heat comes in:
-If your room door is clear, leave your room immediately, making sure your room door is closed. Leave the
building by the most direct route.
-If the most direct route is blocked by fire, intense smoke or emergency personnel, use another exit.
-If both routes are blocked, return to your room (see procedures above).
Once you have left the building, stay out, and stand away from the entrances until the alarm has been shut off
and you are given permission to re-enter.
Fire in Room
1.
2.
3.
4.
If the fire is in your room, get out and close your room door.
Pull the nearest fire alarm and leave the building.
If you have access to a phone, call 911 - Public Safety and Police Services - and report the fire, your hall and
room number.
Once you have left the building, stay out, and stand away from the entrances until the alarm has been shut off
and you are given permission to re-enter.
False Fire Alarms
Causing a false fire alarm is not only against University policy and an inconvenience to everyone in the building, it is also
a crime. The University takes this very seriously, and will act swiftly and severely with anyone who causes a false fire
alarm. Those found responsible for causing a false fire alarm are charged by the University police department with the
criminal charge of FIRE-FALSE ALARM (750.240), are processed by the court system, and are referred to the Dean of
Students for disciplinary action.
Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment
Tampering with any fire safety equipment, whether it is a pull station, smoke or heat detector, sprinkler head, horn/strobe
unit or fire extinguisher, is also a crime and against University policy. Your life is too valuable to have someone tamper
with fire safety equipment in your residence facility; don't allow yourself to be put in jeopardy.
Escaping a Fire
If there is a fire in your room, get out immediately and close the door. Once out, call 911. If there is a fire in your building,
feel your door before opening it; if it feels hot, do not open it. Seal the cracks around it with sheets or clothes to prevent
smoke from entering. If the outside air is clean, open the window and wave a sheet to attract rescuers. Use the phone to
call Public Safety. If the door is cool, open it, leave and close it behind you. Proceed to the nearest exit. If there is
smoke in the hallway, stay low where the air is freshest. A wet cloth over your mouth and nose will also help you to
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breathe. Never use elevators during a fire. Know more than one way out of the building. Remember, leave the building
immediately. Don't try to save your possessions; it could cost you your life.
Keep Stairwells and Hallways Clear
All corridors, stairwells and public areas must be kept free of obstructions. Be sure that no furniture or University or
personal belongings are left in the hallways.
Fire Doors Must Remain Closed
Hallway, stairwell and residence room doors are considered fire doors and are there to protect you from smoke and
flame. These doors are “fire rated” to provide such protection. However, they are of no value if they are propped open,
allowing heat, smoke or flames to travel down the hallway or into another area. Please be sure that all fire doors are
always closed.
Decorations that pose a fire hazard and anything hung from the ceiling are prohibited. Draperies and tapestries must be
rated flame resistant (NFPA 701). Doorways and all egresses must be kept free and clear at all times. Excessive
decorations that are deemed to pose a potential fire hazard (type of material, flammability) are prohibited.
Extension Cords
The only extension cords allowed are UL listed surge protected, with built-in circuit breakers. Extension cords must never
be overloaded or placed across the room threshold, under rugs or anywhere they can be stepped on.
Appliances
The only appliances allowed in the residence halls are coffee makers, popcorn poppers and hot pots. Open heating
devices are not allowed.
Portable electrical appliances
Student Code Administrative Policy #2.3.6: Electrical Appliances - Because of the hazards of fire and the limits on the
amount of electricity which can be safely used on any electrical circuit, good judgment should be exercised in using
electrical appliances in University housing facilities. Television sets are permitted in residence hall rooms provided all
occupants of the room agree. Sun lamps, clamp-on-bed lamps, electrical heaters, open-element popcorn poppers, hot
plates, indoor grills, hazardous electrical appliances, and appliances in need of electrical repair are specifically prohibited.
Single Student Apartment Contract #13: Specifically Prohibited Items - The following are not permitted in the apartments –
candles, incense, flammable or explosive materials (e.g., gun powder, gasoline, propane), sun lamps, clamp-on bed
lamps, electrical heaters, and hot plates.
Egress
All hallways and stairwells must be kept free and clear and allow for the smooth flow of occupants at all times. Property
may not be stored or placed in these areas. Any items found in these areas will be confiscated.
Prohibited Items May be Confiscated
Items that are prohibited from the residence halls and deemed to be a fire hazard may be confiscated by the Residential
Life or Public Safety staffs.
Prohibited in Residence Halls
Fireworks and Fuel
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The possession, use or sale of fireworks is illegal and against University policy. Any fuel, including but not limited to
kerosene, gasoline, propane and charcoal lighter fluid is strictly prohibited in any University residence hall or apartment.
Open Flames
Student Code Regulation #2.2.15: Fireworks - No students shall possess, explode, or cause to explode firecrackers or
other types of fireworks or explosives in any building or on any property owned or controlled by the University.
Student Code Regulation #2.2.7: Dangerous Materials and Open Flame
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No students shall, on University property, possess, store, mix, or experiment with any chemical or explosive
materials including, but not limited to, gunpowder and gasoline, which may be injurious to the lives and safety of the
University community. This regulation shall not apply to instructor supervised learning activities.
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Unless acting in compliance with a specific written exemption to this regulation from the Dean of Students, no
students shall use or create an open flame, or use live or glowing embers or charcoal in any University buildings. This
regulation shall not apply to instructor supervised learning activities. Smoking is permitted in compliance with University
Regulation 2.2.29. Requests for exception to this regulation for ceremonial or religious purposes may be sought by
making a written application to the Dean of Students.
Student Code Administrative Policy #2.3.4: Candles - Because of the danger of fire, the use of or making of candles is
prohibited in residence hall rooms and the Woodland Park apartments.
Residence Hall Contract Terms and Conditions # 11: Fire Safety - Students shall not bring or allow anyone else to bring
any combustible or flammable materials (including, but not limited to gun powder, gasoline, and propane gas tanks) into
the room or efficiency apartment that will increase the risk of fire or contravene University rules, regulations, or
Ordinances. Tampering with smoke detectors, sprinklers, or other fire safety equipment is prohibited.
Single Student Apartment Contract #11: Fire Safety - The tenant shall not bring or allow anyone else to bring any
combustible or flammable materials into the apartment that will increase the risk of fire or contravene University rules,
regulations, or Ordinances. Tampering with smoke detectors, sprinklers, or door closers is prohibited. Fire extinguishers
must be used for fires only and must not be removed except in the case of a fire. Expended fire extinguishers or those
with low pressure must be reported to the Housing and Residence Life Office immediately.
Single Student Apartment Contract #13: Specifically Prohibited Items - The following are not permitted in the apartments –
candles, incense, flammable or explosive materials (e.g., gun powder, gasoline, propane) …
Student Family Lease #14: Fire Safety - The tenant shall not bring, or allow anyone else to bring any combustible or
flammable materials (including, but not limited to propane gas tanks) into the apartment that will increase the risk of fire or
contravene University rules, regulations or ordinances. Portable electric heaters are prohibited. Tampering with smoke
detectors is prohibited. The fire extinguisher must be used for fires only and must not be removed from the hanger except
in the case of a fire. Expended fire extinguishers should be reported to the Housing and Residence Life Office
immediately for replacement.
1. Fire Safety Education and Training
Students
All Summer Orientation Sessions: Housing and Residence Life Meeting – During each Summer Orientation Session (6)
students meet with the director of housing and residence life.
During that meeting, several fire safety topics are covered:
-Causes of fires in residence halls (national)
-Appliances permitted
-Minimum expectations for power strips
-Prohibited items: candles, incense, and smoking
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-Fire safety system equipment in University residence halls
-Fire drills and what is expected of students in the event of a fire drill or alarms
Initial residence hall meeting (resident adviser with students in his or her house) - Topics from meeting agenda:
1. Highlights from Administrative Policies (they start on page 17 in the Student Handbook)
a. Candles (and incense) – prohibited
b. Electrical appliances – what is allowed/no Foreman grills
2. Use a power strip with a circuit breaker and surge protector for power to your electrical equipment - (16 gauge wire
and 3 prong grounded plug)
3. Fire safety
a. Equipment – Talk about the importance of not tampering with fire safety equipment (sprinklers, smoke detector –
both are monitored by Public Safety and Police Services - fire extinguishers, fire alarms, etc.).
a. Fire alarms – 8 throughout the year. Tell them what to do if one rings.
4. If there is a fire:
a. Get out
b. Close your doors
c. Pull an alarm – the only time it’s okay to do so
d. Get out of the building
Employees
Residence halls – Fire safety and building evacuation procedures are covered during both the professional staff (2009 –
6th day) and the paraprofessional staff training (2009 – 2nd day)
Title of Persons/Organization to Whom Students and Employees Report a Fire: Public Safety and Police Services
(911)
Future Improvements in Fire Safety
a. Update the apartment lease to state that candles are prohibited
b. Evaluate residence hall staff training
c. Evaluate the need for additional smoke detectors in the Norwood / Center apartment buildings.
Holiday Decorations
Because they are highly combustible, natural Christmas trees and wreaths are prohibited. All holiday lighting must be UL
listed and approved. Holiday decorations that are considered excessive or a potential fire safety hazard are prohibited.
Wall Hangings
It is recommended that not more than 10 percent of the available wall space used for wall hangings must be adhered to.
Anything that is highly combustible or flammable is prohibited.
Decorations that pose a fire hazard and anything hung from the ceiling are prohibited. Draperies and tapestries must be
rated flame resistant (NFPA 701). Doorways and all egresses must be kept free and clear at all times. Excessive
decorations that are deemed to pose a potential fire hazard (type of material, flammability) are prohibited.
Fire Safety: It's everyone's responsibility
National Fire Prevention Association Facts:
In 1998, there were an estimated 1,380 structure fires in school, college and university dormitories and fraternity and
sorority housing. These fires resulted in 87 injuries and $5.8 million in direct property damage. From 1994 to 1998, there
were 16 fire-related deaths on campuses.
The leading cause of fire in these types of occupancies was incendiary or suspicious. The 2nd and 3rd leading causes of
these on and off campus housing fires were cooking and smoking, respectively.
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An annual average of 141 structure fires occurred in fraternity and sorority houses per year between 1994 and 1998,
resulting in 17 injuries and $2.8 million in direct property damage.
Smoke or fire alarms were present in 93 percent of all dormitory fires in 1998, and sprinklers were present in 35 percent of
these fires. On average, direct property damage per fire is 41 percent lower in dormitory fires where sprinklers are
present, compared to those where sprinklers are not present.
Campus Residential Student Housing Sprinkler and Fire Detection
Undergraduate Building
Fully Sprinkled
Fire Detection
Gant Hall
Yes
Yes
Halverson Hall
Yes
Yes
Hunt Hall
Yes
Yes
Magers Hall
Yes
Yes
Meyland Hall
Yes
Yes
Payne Hall
Yes
Yes
Spalding Hall
Yes
Yes
Spooner Hall
Yes
Yes
VanAntwerp Hall
Yes
Yes
West Hall
Yes
Yes
Campus Residential Student Housing Fire Report 2011
Undergraduate
Building
Fires
Fire Cause
Injuries
Deaths
Property
Damage
Gant Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Halverson Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Hunt Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Magers Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Meyland Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Payne Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Spalding Hall
0
0
0
0
0
Spooner Hall
0
0
0
0
0
VanAntwerp Hall
0
0
0
0
0
West Hall
0
0
0
0
0
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Fires - Summary
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2011
Name of Facility
2009
2010
Fires
Injuries
Deaths
Fires
Injuries
Deaths
Fires
Injuries
Deaths
600 Summit Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
700 Summit Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
800 Summit Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Center Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1200 Norwood Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1100 Norwood Apartments
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Lincoln Apartments
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Magers Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Spooner Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
West Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gant Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Spalding Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Payne Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Halverson Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Meyland Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hunt Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
VanAntwerp Hall
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Woodland Apartments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Total
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2011 Yearly Fire Log
Date
Occurred
Time
Occurred
General
Location
Nature of the Fire
1/19/2011
0743
hours
1701 Lincoln
Apts.
Paper plate ignited on stove top causing minor fire put out by tenant.
Public Safety and Marquette Fire Department responded but not needed as
fire extinguished prior to arrival. No personal or university property
damage caused.
4/10/11
2201
hours
Woodland
Apartments
Right back side burner on the stove top ignited from items left on the
burner, (plate/grease). A fire extinguisher was used. No injury or damage.
2010 Yearly Fire Log
527-10, Center St. Apts.
Accidental electrical malfunction / no injuries or fire department required.
3093-10, Lincoln St. Apts.
Accidental grease fire in pan on kitchen stove – extinguished prior to office arrival –
no injuries – no fire department response.
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