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2008 Annual Security/Crime Report for University College at Sanford

Background:

University College at Sanford is part of the University of Maine System (UMS) delivering UMS programs and courses in the southern Maine area. We are not a campus but our off-campus center is located in a leased building where we deliver programs/courses for the seven universities in the state. As a provider, we are required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, enacted in October 1998. The requirements and our responses are summarized below.

Requirements of the Law

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

Response: Sanford does not have our own security force. All students and employees should report criminal offenses, for timely warning and statistical reporting purposes, to the following staff personnel:

• The Director – 324-6012
• The Assistant Director – 324-6012
• The Student Services Coordinator – 324-6012
• The Administrative Associate – 324-6012
• The ITV Coordinator – 324-6012
• Student workers on duty at our front desk – 324-6012

The staff will report any crimes to the local police department in the town of Sanford (911 or 324-5769). Incident reports will be filled out and provided to University College staff in Augusta. These reports, together with any statistics from the police and policy information, form the basis of the crime report which is complied and published on an annual basis by October 1. We will provide timely notice of crimes to our students to protect their safety and to help prevent similar incidents. This notice will be given by having the Director/Student Services Coordinator personally visit classrooms and issue a warning and/or by publishing a special student bulletin made available to each student.

The town of Sanford provides fire department and ambulance services, phone: 911.

We do not have any procedures for crimes to be reported on a voluntary, confidential basis.

(B) A statement of current policies concerning security and access to campus facilities, including campus residences, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities.

Response: The Sanford building is accessible to students and members of the community during normal operating hours on Monday through Saturday. Those hours are normally 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.

We have no residence halls.

Our building has outside lighting, at the main entrance, and in our parking area. This lighting is checked periodically. Staff who close the building ensure all windows and doors are shut and locked as they leave.

Our local police department makes routine patrols through the community after dark.

(C) A statement of current policies concerning campus law enforcement, including the enforcement authority of security personnel, including their working relationship with State and local police agencies; and policies which encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the campus police and the appropriate police agencies.

Response: Although we have no security personnel, our working relationship with our local police department is excellent. They are simply a phone call away. The name, address and phone number are as follows: Sanford Police Department, 917 Main Street, Sanford, Maine. The department responds to 911.

As a community, we have a unique and close relationship with students. We encourage them to report crimes promptly. We do this at orientations and through periodic reminders in our newsletters.

(D) A description of the type and frequency of programs designed to inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.

Response: Every semester, we go through lock-up procedures with our student workers to ensure they (especially new employees) are familiar with securing the building. We stress ensuring windows/doors are locked, and outside lighting is on. We try to have two staff members secure the building. We also provide students with student bulletins which include topics on security/safety.

(E) A description of programs designed to inform students and employees about the prevention of crimes.

Response: We do not have set programs in place to prevent crimes.

(F) A statement of policy concerning the monitoring and recording through local police agencies of criminal activity at off-campus student organizations which are recognized by the institution and that are engaged in by students attending the institution, including those student organizations with off-campus housing facilities.

Response: We have no off-campus student organizations or housing.

(G) A statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and enforcement of State underage drinking laws.

Response: We follow University of Maine System policy, as outlined in the Student Conduct Code, regarding alcoholic beverages which prohibits the acquisition, transportation, possession and consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age. We have a policy not to allow the possession or consumption of alcohol on our premises.

(H) A statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of illegal drugs and
enforcement of Federal and State drug laws.

Response: We follow University of Maine System policy, as outlined in the Student Conduct Code, and state and federal law, which prohibits the possession, use or sale of illegal drugs or paraphernalia.

Employee violations of these policies will be reported to our Human Resource Officer, and the Executive Director of University College, for review and action.

Employees are subject to appropriate sanctions that may include but are not limited to: suspension, probation, dismissal, restitution, official censure or reprimand, referral for prosecution, and participation in a rehabilitation program.

Student violations of these policies governing drugs and alcohol are subject to disciplinary action that may include referral to counseling, and/or referral of individuals to the Committee on Student Conduct. Sanctions that may be imposed by the Committee include but are not limited to: verbal warning, letter of censure, exclusion from various campus social and/or ceremonial activities, disciplinary probation, mandatory referral to a counseling program, suspension for a designated period of time, suspension with readmission contingent on proof of counseling or successful completion of a rehabilitation program and/or dismissal from the University in which enrolled, and referral for prosecution.

(I) A description of any drug or alcohol abuse education programs as required under the Higher Education Act.

Response: We have no local programs established at the Center but have viable referral options for both employees and students. Pamphlets regarding university policy on alcohol and drugs for both employees and students are sent to all employees and registered students. Students are referred to our Student Services Coordinator for further referrals. Students, if matriculated, are referred to their local campus, in our case, the University of Maine at Augusta, Cornerstone Programs, phone: 621-3390 and the University of Southern Maine, University Health and Counseling Services, phone: 780-4050. Non-matriculated students are referred to local agencies. Employees are referred to our Human Resource officer (Judy Jewell – 621-3409) and to the system Employee Assistance Program, phone 1-877-622-4327.

Students and employees are also referred to the following local resources:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-800-737-6237; ALANON: 1-800-498-1844
• Bureau of Liquor Enforcement, phone: 624-8973.
• Narcotics Anonymous, phone: 800-974-0062.
• Cocaine Hotline, phone: 800-cocaine.
• CSI – Counseling Services, Inc: Saco 282-5188 or Sanford 324-1550.
• Maine Drug Enforcement Agency/Lyman Task Force: 324-1173

(J) A statement of policy regarding the institution’s campus sexual assault programs to prevent sex offenses, and procedures to follow when a sex offense occurs.

Response: We have no specific in-house programs to promote awareness of rape and other sex offenses. Any student making a complaint of any sexual offense will be referred to the Student Services Coordinator who will advise, encourage and assist with reporting the offense to local law enforcement and to the closest campus conduct officer (USM) for appropriate action under the UMS Student Conduct Code and that institution’s student guide.

The code/guide makes it clear that both accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary hearing, and both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceeding alleging a sexual offense.

Victims of sexual assault should be aware of the importance of preserving evidence, which may be necessary to prove sexual assault.

Students involved in misconduct (including violations of University regulations) are subject not only to prosecution by the courts but also to disciplinary action taken by the Code of Conduct Committee. Specific judicial procedures are contained in Student Guides as well as the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code. The Conduct Code booklet is provided separately to all new matriculated students. USM students are provided with a booklet called NAVIGATOR which contains the Conduct Code and referral information.

Students may request assistance in changing academic situations after an alleged sexual assault incident if they so desire. Changes will be made if the requested changes are reasonable and if facilities are available.

Sexual Assault Resources:

• Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (Cumberland and York County) 1-800-313-9900
• Caring Unlimited Hotline –Saco 282-2182 or Sanford 324-1802
• Goodall Hospital 324-4310
• Southern Maine Medical Center 283-7000
• USM Counseling Center 780-4050
• USM University Health Services 780-5411
• USM Women’s Center 780-4996
• USM Women’s Resources 780-5523
• UMA Cornerstone, Counseling and Career Services, phone: 207-621-3390.

Location of Sex Offenders Registry

In accordance with the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained at:

Sanford Police Department
917 Main Street, Suite 100
Sanford, Maine 04073
207-324-3644

University College at Sanford Crime Statistics

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