Policy Title: Campus Crime and Security
Policy Number: 2.1
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Purpose:
Eastern Wyoming College (College) is committed to maintaining a respectful, safe and non-threatening environment for its students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors (College Community).
The College intends to comply fully with the letter and spirit of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1988 (Clery Act), as amended from time to time, to include the Violence Against Women Act amendments.
The Board of Trustees directs the administration to prepare, publish, and distribute policy statements, and statistical reports, that comply with the letter and spirit of the Clery Act.
The Student Services Office (SSO) shall be primarily responsible for implementing the mandates of the Clery Act. The Vice President for Student and Academic Services shall serve as the Title IX Coordinator.
The College will work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and will seek to protect life and property, and to preserve a secure campus environment.
A. Sexual Misconduct Policy
Sexual misconduct is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct incorporates a range of behaviors including dating violence, domestic violence, hostile environmental sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking and any other conduct of a sexual nature that is nonconsensual. Violations of this policy will be addressed promptly, fairly and impartially.
B. Alcohol and Illegal Drug Policy
Members of the College community are prohibited from bringing onto campus or using alcohol or illegal drugs on College property or off College property, if in connection with a College or College recognized program or activity.
The SSO shall develop appropriate materials to be distributed to all students and employees explaining local, state and federal laws on the use, possession and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs on and off campus at College activities and prepare educational programs on alcohol or drug abuse.
Students who violate local, state or federal law on campus or at College activities off campus are subject to prosecution by local, state and federal officials and when appropriate may be referred to counseling.
Students who violate the College alcohol or drug policy on campus or at College activities off campus are subject to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and when appropriate may be referred to counseling.
Employees who violate local, state or federal law or the College alcohol or drug policy on campus or at College activities off campus are subject to prosecution by local, state or federal officials and are subject to discipline under collective bargaining agreements, campus policies, and when appropriate may be referred to counseling.
The SSO will provide a referral for counseling or assistance programs for students, as appropriate, found in violation of the College’s alcohol and drug policy. The Human Resources Office will provide a referral for counseling or assistance programs for employees, as appropriate, found in violation of the College’s alcohol and drug policy.
All employees directly engaged in performance of work pursuant to the provisions of a federal grant or federal contract in excess of $25,000 must notify the College within five (5) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring on or off College premises while conducting College business or activities. The College shall within ten (10) days after receiving such notice inform the federal agency providing the grant of such conviction. Within 30 days following the notification of the conviction, appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against such employee. Employees may be required at his/her own expense to participate satisfactorily in a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
Students who are federal aid recipients must notify the College within five (5) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring on or off College premises while receiving federal aid. Students may be required at her/his own expense to participate satisfactorily in a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
Original Adoption Date: 3/9/93
Revision Date(s): 11/8/05(RF), 8/11/15
Date reviewed, no change: 6/1/19