Curry College - 2022 Edition Annual Security Report and Fire Safety

Curry College

2022 Edition

Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report

Statistics for 2019 - 2021

1071 Blue Hill Avenue, Milton MA, 02186

Curry College Annual Security and Fire Report 2022 Edition

Table of Contents

About the College

What is the Clery Act?

Department of Public Safety Mission Statement

Department Overview

Jurisdiction

Clery Geographical Jurisdiction

Interagency Co-operation and Information Sharing

Emergency Services – Reporting a Crime or Incident

Response to Reports

Campus Security Authorities

Counselors/Confidential Reporting

Timely Warning Policy/Campus Safety Advisory

Emergency Alerts

Emergency Management and Evacuation Procedures

Emergency Management and Evacuation Procedures Plymouth Campus and Non-Campus Locations

Drills and Exercise Activity

Mass Notification

Missing Student Notification

Publication of the Annual Security Report

Policy for Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

Daily Crime Log

Disclosure of Campus Safety Policies

Clery Act Location Definitions

Crime Statistics Summary Report

Definitions of Reportable Crimes

Main Campus Accessibility and Security

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Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs

Community Policing

New Student Orientation Security Awareness and Violence Response Presentation

Violent Intruder Workshop (The Four Ls by Synergy Solutions Inc.)

Safety Escorts

Anonymous Tip Line/Email

Community Desk Attendants

Social Media and Community Bulletins

Residence Life Training Seminars

Campus Forums

Wellness Education

Bicycle Patrol Program

Facilities Survey

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Student Assistance Team (SAT)

Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Education

Monitoring of Off Campus Student Organizations

Residence Hall Safety

Curry College Alcohol Policy

Curry College Drug Policy

Medical Amnesty Policy (Curry Can Call!)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services Available

Sanctions for Violations of Alcohol and Drug Policies/Laws

Restrictions on Weapons/Dangerous Items

Robbery Prevention

Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Prevention and Education Programs

Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry

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Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Policies and Procedures

Procedures for Investigating and Resolving Alleged Violations of College Policies Prohibiting

Harassment and Discrimination (Students)

Procedures for Investigating and Resolving Alleged Violations of College Policies Prohibiting

Harassment and Discrimination (Employees)

Curry College Title IX Policies Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Appendix A: Grievance Procedure for Title IX Sexual Harassment

Milton Campus 2019-2021 Crime Statistics

Milton Campus 2019-2021 Hate Crimes Statistics

Milton Campus Judicial Referrals for Drug, Alcohol and Weapons Violations 2019-2021

Milton Campus 2019-2021 Arrest Statistics

Extended Programs & Educational Outreach (Non- Campus Locations)

The Canton Ice House

Location

Police Authority and Jurisdiction

Reporting a Crime or Incident

Emergency Notifications and Evacuations/Shelter-in-Place

Accessibility and Security

Curry College Plymouth Campus

Location

Policy

Police Authority and Jurisdiction

Reporting a Crime or Incident

Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings

Evacuations/Shelter-in-Place

Accessibility and Security

Plymouth Campus 2019-2021 Crime Statistics

Plymouth Campus 2019-2021 Hate Crimes Statistics

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Plymouth Campus 2019-2021 Arrest Statistics

Appendix

Curry College 2019-2021 Annual Fire Safety Report

Annual Fire Safety Report Overview

When a Suspected Fire Occurs

Fire Safety Information

Residence Hall Fire Safety Systems

Fire Safety Education and Training Programs

Procedures Students Should Follow in Case of a Fire in a Residential Facility

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

False Fire Alarm/Arson/Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment/Interfering with Firefighters

Policy on Portable Electronic Appliances, Smoking, and Open Flames

Health and Safety Inspections

Daily Fire Log

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About the College

Curry College

A four-year, residential, private, liberal arts-based, coeducational, degree-granting institution

offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs; founded in 1879 by Anna

Baright Curry and Samuel Silas Curry as the School of Elocution and Expression; focused on

helping students understand their unique abilities, talents and interests as they seek and achieve

excellence, and successfully take their place in the world.

Location

The main campus is located in Milton, Massachusetts; a small community of nearly 27,000 within

the Greater Boston metro; ranked #2 in Money Magazine's 2011 Best Places to Live. Nestled on

131-acres, the wooded New England residential campus is just seven miles from downtown Boston,

known as the "ultimate college town" and serving approximately 250,000 students. The campus is a

few miles away from shuttle-to-subway route and major historic sites, legendary sports venues,

shops, restaurants, orchestras, entertainment, cultural events, art galleries, and museums. It is also

close to the Blue Hills Nature Reservation with skiing and hiking trails, horseback riding,

environmental education and recreation.

Curry College’s Plymouth Campus is located at 36 Cordage Park Circle, suite #200, 201,202, and

204 in the Town of Plymouth Massachusetts. This campus is dedicated to Continuing Education

students. The building is owned by Cordage Commerce Center, J.D. Cordage, 10 Cordage Park

Circle suite #235. Plymouth MA, 02360 and is leased to the College. The building is shared with

other tenants.

Most Americans are familiar with the story of the pilgrims' voyage across the Atlantic aboard

the Mayflower, and their landing at Plymouth Rock. Today, Plym

outh Rock is just one of the sites that tell

the story of Plymouth with its population of 60,803, museums, restaurants and airport.

Academic Programs

24 undergraduate majors and 48 minors and 18 concentrations, with pre-professional preparation;

five graduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, and

Nursing; graduate certificates: and a variety of Continuing Education offerings.

Degrees and Certificates

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• Graduate: Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (M.A.C.J.); Master of Business Administration

(M.B.A.); Master of Education (M.Ed.); Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Master of

Science in Accounting (M.S.A.), Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education

Leadership (C.A.G.S.)

• Continuing education and graduate certificate programs

Enrollment

More than 1700 full-time, traditional undergraduates; more than 449 continuing education, and more

than 204 graduate students; nearly 73 percent of undergraduates live on campus.

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Faculty

299 full- and part-time faculty members with a primary focus on teaching; approximately 78 percent

of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their field; student/faculty ratio of 12:1.

Campus Community

Wide range of welcoming groups and exciting activities to engage the entire campus community,

including 30 student clubs and organizations, Student Government Association (SGA), Student

Entertainment and Events (SEE).

All-campus programming groups.

• Intramurals and recreation

Rugby, Step and Dance Club, cheerleading; nine outdoor tennis courts, cross-country

running and fitness trail, fields for football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse; indoor

facilities for volleyball, basketball, weight training

• Arts and media

Theatre, chorale; WMLN-FM 91.5 campus radio, CC8 campus television; Currier Times

student newspaper, Curry Arts Journal, Amethyst yearbook

• Service

Multicultural Student Union, International Club, ONE Curry, Curry Cares, and extensive

community service opportunities

• Life and health

Office of Spiritual Life, chapel; counseling services, health services

• Special programs and support

Advising and Academic Success, Center for Global & Career Services, Office of Disability

Services, Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL)

• Facilities

Levin Memorial Library; dynamic, contemporary Student Center with Dining

Marketplace and sports café, Katz Gymnasium, fitness center, group exercise studio,

student lounge with fireplace and Bookstore; Learning Commons featuring the Science

and Research Center.

Athletics

NCAA Division III; New England Football Conference, The Commonwealth Coast Conference

(TCCC), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)

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Accreditation

Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE); a

non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include collegiate

institutions offering post-graduate instruction throughout New England and beyond.

Curry College's undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on

Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Curry College’s undergraduate Business programs and MBA programs are accredited by the

International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

What is the Clery Act?

On page one of The U.S. Department of Education’s “The Handbook for Campus Safety and

Security Reporting 2016 Edition” it states the following regarding the history of the Clery Act:

“In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of

Public Law 101-542), which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This act required

all postsecondary institutions participating in HEA’s Title IV student financial assistance programs

to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. The act was amended in 1992, 1998,

2000 and 2008. The 1998 amendments renamed the law the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus

Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in memory of a student who was slain in her dorm

room in 1986. It is generally referred to as the Clery Act and is in section 485(f) of the HEA.

On March 7, 2013, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) (Public Law

113-14) was signed into law. VAWA includes amendments to the Clery Act. These changes require

institutions to disclose statistics, policies and programs related to dating violence, domestic

violence, sexual assault and stalking, among other changes.”

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In addition to complying with the requirements of the Clery Act, The Curry College Department of

Public Safety in co-ordination with the Title IX Coordinator have prepared this annual Safety and

Security Report and Fire Safety Report to help prospective students and their families make

informed decisions regarding campus safety. Throughout this document, you will find useful

information pertaining to programs, resources, policies, procedures, statistics and all other related

information in relation to campus safety and security at Curry College.

Each Fall an e-mail notification is sent to all enrolled Curry College students and employees and

provides the website address to access the Clery Report. Paper copies of the report may be obtained

in person at the Department of Public Safety located at 940 Brush Hill Rd. Milton, Ma. You may

obtain a copy of the report by calling (617) 333-2222 or by e-mailing paul.kin[email protected]

Curry College Department of Public Safety

Mission Statement

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The Curry College Department of Public Safety is committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and inclusive

community where students, faculty, and staff may experience academic, professional, and personal

success. To achieve this goal, the Department of Public Safety provides a comprehensive program of

law enforcement, security, crime prevention, fire safety, emergency medical response, parking, and

related public safety services to help ensure the College community remains a safe and pleasant place

to live, work, and learn.

To further meet this objective, the Department of Public Safety has established a partnership with

students, faculty, and staff, by establishing a Community Policing Committee. This committee assists

in the development of crime prevention programs, security surveys, recommends security upgrades

and participates in response to armed intruder education classes. Curry College uses card access and

video cameras to monitor and protect our residence halls, along with maintaining Blue Light

Emergency Phones throughout campus. This partnership is the foundation for maintaining an

environment that encourages mutual respect, caring, and safety for our campus community.

On behalf of the entire department of Public Safety, I thank you and present our Annual Security and

Fire Report.

Sincerely,

Paul King

Director of Public Safety

Phone: (617) 333-2159

[email protected]

Curry College Department of Public Safety

Overview & Authority

The Curry College Department of Public Safety is the primary law enforcement agency of the

College. The Department is located on the north side of the Milton Campus at 940 Brush Hill Road.

The department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Our non-

emergency business hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and Fridays 8:30

AM to 4:30 PM.

The department is comprised of a Director, eight full-time sworn police officers (Special State

Police Officers), three full time non-sworn officers, two part time officers one full-time Dispatcher,

and one part-time Dispatcher. All sworn officers of the department are Special State Police Officers

(SSPOs) in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22C, section 63 of the Massachusetts General

Laws and have police authority on any property owned, leased, or regularly used by Curry College.

Furthermore, these officers have attended at a minimum a Municipal Police Training Committee

(MPTC) Basic Reserve Intermittent Police Academy and the bridge academy, in conjunction with

having an associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice. In addition, three officers are also sworn

Norfolk County Deputy Sheriffs.

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All officers receive forty hours of annual, in-service training and updates to relevant laws. Many

officers also receive specialized training in conducting sexual assault investigations, crime

prevention, identification of hate crimes, domestic violence intervention, as well as active

shooter response.

In addition to their law enforcement roles, all officers are trained and certified First Responders

and are able to administer basic first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) Automated

External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) and Naloxone (Narcan).

The Curry College Department of Public Safety strives to provide a safe and secure environment for

all students, faculty, staff, and guests. While we cannot promise that we can prevent and solve every

crime that may occur on campus, we promise our officers will provide professional assistance to all

members of our community to the best of their ability. In return, we ask our entire Curry community

to get involved with campus safety. Remember if you see something say something.

We appreciate you taking the time to review this report.

For additional information, please also visit our website

If you have any non- emergency questions concerning safety at Curry College, please feel free to

For all emergencies at our Milton, campus please utilize our emergency number:

(617) 333-2222

911

Jurisdiction

Milton Campus

Curry College is located at 1071 Blue Hill Avenue in the town of Milton, Massachusetts and is

situated on 131 acres. The campus abuts Route 138 and is only a block away from Boston’s Hyde

Park neighborhood. The campus is also very close to the Blue Hills Reservation. The Milton campus

is home to more than 1,500 traditional undergraduate students that reside within 19 residence halls.

In addition, the College serves approximately 500 traditional commuter students, 1,400 continuing

education students and 300 Graduate students. On any typical day of classes there is upwards to

2,000 people on campus. The Curry College Department of Public Safety is the primary law

enforcement and safety agency for this location.

Milton Police Department

Phone: (617) 698-3800

Emergency 911

Massachusetts State Police

(H7)

Phone: (617) 698-5840

Emergency 911

Curry College Department of

Public Safety

Phone: (617) 333-2232

Emergency (617) 333-2222

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Plymouth Campus

Curry College’s Plymouth Campus is located at 36 Cordage Park Circle, suite #200, in the Town of

Plymouth Massachusetts. This campus is dedicated to Continuing Education students. The building

is owned by Cordage Commerce Center, J.D. Cordage, 10 Cordage Park Circle suite #235.

Plymouth MA, 02360 and is leased to the College. The building is shared with other tenants.

Tenants have their own entrances and exits, to their suites, which are clearly marked and secured by

key access. For logistical purposes, the Town of Plymouth Police Department is the primary law

enforcement and safety agency that responds to calls for service at this location. Students, faculty,

staff and Guests that have any questions or concerns regarding their safety at our Plymouth campus

should contact the:

Plymouth Police Department

20 Long Pond Road

(508) 830-4218

Emergency: 911

Massachusetts State Police

(617) 698-5840

Emergency 911

The Canton Ice House

The Canton Ice House is located at 65 North Street, Canton, MA. This ice rink is utilized by the

College for its hockey team practices and games throughout the hockey season. he Curry College

men's hockey season is from October 2019 through March of 2020. In addition to being used by the

Curry College hockey team it is also open to the public. The ice rink is owned by Canton Ice House,

LLC. The following agencies have jurisdiction at this site:

The Town of Canton Police Department

1492 Washington Street

(781) 821-5090

Emergency 911

Massachusetts State Police (H-7)

685 Hillside Street

(617) 698-5840

Emergency 911

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Clery Geographical Jurisdiction

Milton Campus Plymouth Campus

Non-Campus Locations

The Canton Ice House

Curry College’s Clery Act geographic boundaries includes all campus, and non-campus buildings or

property controlled by an officially recognized student organization, along with all public property that

is immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus.

Note: All areas within the YELLOW zones are considered Curry’s Clery Geographical zone. The area within

the RED zone of the Milton Campus is patrolled by The Curry College Department of Public Safety.

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Interagency Co-operation and Information Sharing

During this time period, the Curry College Department of Public Safety had a signed

Memorandum of Understanding or Mutual Aid pacts with Milton Police Department. In

addition, the College has built close working partnerships with the following State and Local

Agencies:

Milton Police Department

Canton Police Department

Boston Police Department (District E18)

Local Emergency Planning Committee: (Milton Police & Fire, Milton Board of Health, Beth

Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton, Milton Public Schools, and Milton Academy)

Massachusetts State Police

Norfolk County Sherriff’s Department

Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office

Plymouth Police Department

The Department of Public Safety also receives/shares safety, security and intelligence

information with the following agencies:

Boston Police Department

Massachusetts State Police

Milton Police Department

Department of Homeland Security

Department of Justice

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Norfolk County Sherriff’s Department

Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office

Plymouth Police Department

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Emergency Services - Reporting a Crime or Incident

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime on the Milton campus, members of the campus

community should call the Department of Public Safety at ext. 2222 from any campus telephone.

From a cell phone, dial (617) 333-2222. The Curry College Department of Public Safety (CCDPS)

encourages the accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes and emergency incidents. Please

remember that timely reporting leads to the best outcomes in any situation.

Emergency Numbers:

On Campus, POLICE\FIRE\EMS: ext. 2222

On Campus, POLICE\FIRE\EMS: (via Cell) (617) 333-2222

Off Campus POLICE\FIRE\EMS: 911

Plymouth Campus, POLICE\FIRE\EMS: 911

Canton Ice House, POLICE\FIRE\EMS: 911

Other Numbers:

On Campus CCDPS Non-Emergency Line: ext. 2232

On Campus CCDPS Non-Emergency Line: (via Cell Phone) (617)-333-2232

Anonymous Tip Line: (617) 391-5280

Counseling Services: (617) 333-2182

Health Clinic: (617) 333-2182

Student Affairs: (617) 333-2289

A New Day (Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline) (508) 588-8255

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton (617) 696-4600

Milton Police Department (617) 698-3800

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Emergency Services - Reporting a Crime or Incident (Continued)

On-Campus Emergency Telephones

Emergency telephones are located throughout the Milton campus. They

can be identified by the blue light directly above them. The telephones

are simple to operate and may be used as a direct line to the Public Safety

or may be utilized as a campus phone. (See Appendix on page 91 for

locations)

To operate in an emergency, simply press the “emergency” button at the

lower right corner of the panel. You will hear a dial-tone and then dialing.

The call will ring directly to a Public Safety Dispatcher and the call will

be taken as an emergency service request.

Elevator Emergency Buttons

Like the emergency phones throughout campus, each elevator also has an emergency button that can

be activated in case of an emergency. To activate simply press the “emergency” button and a light

will come on. You will then hear a dial-tone followed by dialing. The call will ring directly to a

Public Safety Dispatcher and the call will be taken as an emergency service request.

Panic Buttons

There are several “panic buttons” throughout campus that are typically located in Academic and

Administrative buildings. The exact locations of these buttons are not made public; however, staff

and faculty are made aware of their locations.

Response to Reports

Dispatch services are available 24 hours a day to answer calls for service. Priority response is

given to crimes against persons, medical emergencies and fire safety hazards. In the case of a

non-emergency, CCDPS will take the required action, either dispatching an officer or asking the

caller to report the incident in person during business hours. Special services include experienced

investigators as well as the availability of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in

providing support and assistance. CCDPS incident reports may be forwarded to local police, the

Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of Community Standards and

Accountability as well as Health Services when appropriate.

Campus Security Authorities

Aside from CCDPS officers, the Clery Act defines a Campus Security Authority as: “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.” (U.S. Department of Education, 2016) CSAs are responsible for

reporting allegations of Clery Act crimes that are reported to them in their capacity as a CSA to the

official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information. Curry CSAs may

report to either the Title IX coordinator or the Department of Public Safety. A benefit of CSAs is

that some individuals may be hesitant to report crimes to the police but may

be more inclined to

report incidents to other campus-affiliated individuals. It is noteworthy that CSAs are not required to

confirm or investigate reports made to them.

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The Curry College Campus Security Authorities include but are not limited to:

• All police and security staff

• Resident Assistants and Community Directors

• Dean of Students Office (Leaders in Student Affairs and Housing)

• Athletic Directors and coaches (including Assistant ADs and assistant coaches)

• Faculty or Staff advisors to student organizations on Campus

• Access Monitors (any professional or student staff members who monitor access into

campus)

• Staff in the Student Activities Office (handling co-curricular activities)

• Administrators at Branch/Satellite/Separate Campuses

• Study Abroad Coordinators

• Off Site Trip Coordinators

• Title IX Coordinator(s)

• Director of Student Health Center

Counselors and Confidential Reporting

Campus Pastoral Counselors and campus Professional Counselors, when acting as such, are

not considered campus security authorities and are not required to report crimes for inclusion

into the Annual Security Report. The Curry College Counseling Center counselors determine

on a case-by-case basis when and how to encourage patients to report crimes voluntarily to law

enforcement for investigation and when and how to confidentially report crimes solely for

inclusion in the College’s annual security report.

The Clery Act defines Counselors as:

Pastoral Counselor: An employee of an institution, who is associated with a religious order or

denomination, recognized by that denomination as someone who provides confidential

counseling and who is functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor.

Professional Counselor: 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.

Timely Warnings & Campus Safety Advisories

A Campus Timely Warning or Campus Safety Advisory is provided to heighten safety/security

awareness and to provide students, faculty, and staff timely notification of crimes or incidents

that are considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. All

Timely Warnings will provide pertinent information related to the incident.

Timely Warnings involve a serious incident on campus within the Clery Acts geographic

boundaries, in which a suspect(s) has not been apprehended, or a serious safety/security hazard

has been identified. Our goal is to issue the warning with minimal delay after receiving a

report of the incident. All warnings are sent in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the “Clery

Act.”

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A Campus Safety Advisory may be issued when a crime or incident that potentially threatens

the campus community occurs outside the College’s Clery Act geographic boundary or when

the college learns of an incident that happened on campus well after it occurred. An example

of a Campus Safety Advisory would be: A sexual assault occurs a block away from the

College and the suspect(s) are unknown and still at large.

The guiding principle in issuing either a Timely Warning or Campus Safety Advisory is to

keep you properly informed, along with preserving the safety and security of the Curry

community.

CCDPS is responsible for preparing and issuing Timely Warnings and Campus Safety

Advisories on the Milton campus. The Director of Public Safety or shift supervisor in

conjunction with the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students, * will make

the decision whether to issue a Timely Warning or a Campus Safety Advisory on a case-by-

case basis considering the facts surrounding the incident. These factors include but are not

limited to the severity and nature of the incident, the continuing danger to the campus

community, and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts.

(*Note: The Director of Continuing Education for the Plymouth campus is consulted for any

warnings/advisories made at the Plymouth Campus.)

The issuance of either a Timely Warning or Campus Safety Advisory will typically be made

for the following Uniformed Crime Reporting Program (UCR)/National Incident Based

Reporting System (NIBRS) classifications: Arson, Criminal homicide, Robbery, Motor vehicle

thefts and Burglaries. Cases of aggravated assault and sex offenses are considered on a case-

by-case basis, depending on the facts of the case and the information known by CCDPS.

The Director of CCDPS or his/her designee reviews all reports to determine if there is an

ongoing threat to the community and if the distribution of a Timely Warning or Campus Safety

Advisory is warranted. Warnings or Advisories may also be posted for other crime

classifications, as deemed necessary. There are some instances where the issuance of a

warning/advisory may not be practical. For example, if an assault occurs between two students

who have a disagreement but there is no threat to other community members. In cases involving

sexual assault, they are often reported long after the incident occurred, thus it would be difficult

to distribute a “timely” warning notice to the community. Sex offenses will be considered on a

case-by-case basis depending on when and where the incident occurred, whether the suspect(s)

are known or have been apprehended and when the crime was reported.

Information for Warnings or Advisories may also come from other law enforcement agencies.

Warnings or Advisories will be issued to the campus community as soon as pertinent

information about the incident is available. All Timely Warnings or Advisories will be delivered

by e-mail, and will appear on the myCurry portal.

Timely Warning/Advisory Issuance Protocol

CCDPS will prepare and issue a Timely Warning / Campus Safety Advisory after a report of a

crime or incident that represents a serious or continuing threat to the safety of students, faculty

and staff is received.

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Timely Warnings and Advisories will be e-mailed to all students, faculty and staff and will be

posted on the myCurry portal

page. Alternative methods for distributing Warnings and Advisories

may include media releases, campus newspaper, flyers posted in campus buildings, emails, and

message boards.

Whenever local authorities make the CCDPS aware of an off-campus crime or incident that represents

an ongoing threat to the safety of students, faculty, and staff, the College will issue a Timely Warning

or Campus Safety Advisory.

Information included in Timely Warnings/Campus Safety Advisories will include, at minimum:

• A brief description of the incident and or crime, including location, date and time of

occurrence

• A physical description of a suspect, if applicable

• Apparent connection to previous incidents, if applicable

• Actual or perceived protected class status of the victim (i.e., race, gender, religion, sexual

orientation, ethnicity or disability) Note: Only if there was an apparent bias motive

• Injury sustained by the victim, if applicable

• Date & time the campus alert was released

• A notice to the campus community to exercise caution

• Make every effort to protect the identity of victim(s), if applicable

Timely Warnings and Campus Safety Advisories will be updated as new information becomes

available.

Emergency Alerts from Curry College

Text, Email, Website, and Phone Alerts

Curry College utilizes a text-messaging, email and phone emergency alert service Constant

Contact® and Blackboard™ to notify subscribed students, faculty, and staff when a potential or

significant emergency and or dangerous situation occurs on the Milton or Plymouth campus. The

alerts provide near real-time information and can be updated accordingly.

Emergency Alerts Protocol

Emergency Alerts will be sent out by the CCDPS or the College’s Public Relations liaison as soon

as an emergency is confirmed. CCDPS in coordination with the office of Public Relations, and the

Vice President of Student Affairs* will without undue delay, and taking into account the safety of

the community, determine the content of the alert and initiate the notification. (Unless issuing a

notification will, in the professional judgment of the responsible authorities, compromise efforts to

assist a victim or to contain/respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency) Alerts will normally be

sent to all phones and email addresses provided to the College. Curry College may also disseminate

emergency information through the College’s website

, social media, radio, and local TV news.

(*Note: The Director of Continuing Education for the Plymouth campus is consulted for any alerts made at the Plymouth Campus)

If you would like to receive emergency alerts, you will need to make sure you are signed up.

Participation is voluntary, free*, and you can cancel the emergency alert service at any time.

Subscribers may sign up/change their information at the myCurry portal

*Note: The emergency alert service is free; however, you may be subject to texting charges from your cellular service provider for any

messages received.

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Other Emergency Alert Measures

In addition to text, email and phone alerts, Curry College will notify the community of

a potential or significant emergency and or dangerous situation through other methods

including:

• Outdoor Speaker Arrays (Milton Only)

There are two Siren\Public Announcement arrays located on the Milton campus.

One array is located on the North side of campus and the other is located on the

South side of campus. The arrays are capable of producing emergency siren tones

as well as audible voice communication.

• Curry College Radio WMLN-FM 91.5 & Curry TV CC8 (Milton Only)

Curry College owns and operates its own FM band radio station on the Milton

campus. In addition, Curry College also operates its own TV studio and is viewable on

all Milton campus televisions. During an emergency both WMLN and Curry TV CC8

will broadcast emergency notifications if staff are available at these locations.

• Face-to-Face

In some situations, direct contact between emergency responders and members of the

campus community can serve as another means of communicating information, particularly

when other systems fail or are unavailable.

Emergency Management and Evacuation Procedures

The Curry College Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Emergency Management

Committee, provides emergency management response and guidance. Emergency response and

evacuation procedures are identified in the Curry College Emergency Management Guide (EMG).

The EMG outlines how the Curry College community (students, faculty, staff and visitors) should

react in case of an emergency or disaster.

Curry College believes well-established comprehensive preparedness in emergency management

procedures and training are vital to the successful response by the Curry College community in the

case of an emergency or disaster. Curry College and the CCDPS provides seminars and resources in

dealing with emergency preparedness to all members of the community. Every classroom on both

the Milton and Plymouth campus has an Emergency Management Guide that is clearly identifiable

by its red plastic cover. The guide explains what individuals should do in the following situations:

Evacuations, Administration of CPR, Fires, Lockdown/Active Shooter, Intruder/Suspicious

Person/Hostage Taker, Hazmat, Accident/Serious Injury/Illness or Allergic Reaction, and Bomb

Threats. A copy of the guide- is also available on the College’s website. The Plymouth Campus

follows the same guidelines as the Milton campus but rather than calling Public Safety students,

faculty and staff are instructed to dial 911.

Residence Hall Fire/Evacuation drills are also conducted at least annually on the Milton campus.

The purpose of evacuation drills is to prepare residents for an organized evacuation in case of fire or

another emergency. These drills are used as a way to educate and train occupants on how to

successfully leave their specific building during an emergency.

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Emergency Response

CCDPS will respond to emergencies and disasters on the Milton campus by utilizing the National

Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) developed by the

Federal Emergency Management Agency. In addition, CCDPS will reach out to local and state

agencies for mutual aid. For particularly large incidents affecting the entire campus, the CCDPS and

local agencies will set up an Incident Command Post (ICP). The ICP will provide support and

coordination, to identify resource issues, gather and provide information, and implement multi-

departmental decisions.

The NIMS\ICS will be activated to a level appropriate to the scope of the emergency when:

o There is an actual or potential emergency that only affects Curry College or when

the Town of Milton declares a State of Emergency that could affect the College.

o When the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency in an area that includes

Curry College.

o When the U.S. President declares a national emergency in an area that includes

Curry College.

Emergency Classification Levels

An emergency classification is a description of conditions, which indicate a level of risk to the

College. Curry utilizes a three-level emergency classification system to classify the severity of

and response to an incident. The levels are:

Level 1 (Minor Emergency): A Level 1 incident is any incident, potential or actual, that

does not seriously affect the overall functional capacity of the college. These incidents

normally can be resolved with existing Curry College resources or limited outside help and

are typically handled at the department level.

Level 2 (Major Emergency): A Level 2 incident is any incident, potential or actual, that

affects an entire building or buildings, and which may disrupt all or a portion of the

operations of the College. These would be campus emergencies that require a coordinated

response beyond normal operating capabilities of the College. Outside emergency services

may be required.

Level 3 (Disaster): A Level 3 incident is any event or incident that has the potential or does

seriously impair or halt all College operations. Such major campus disasters require a

coordinated response by all campus resources and outside emergency service agencies.

Emergency Communications Receiving Point

The College’s primary emergency communication capabilities are located at the Department of

Public Safety Communications Center on the Milton campus. The Communications Center operates

24 hours a day, 365 days a year and serves as a centralized receiving point for all information that

may require emergency notification. Information received from reports made by the campus

community as well as information/intelligence that is reported from various local, state, and federal

law enforcement agencies help coordinate the appropriate emergency response.

Once a significant emergency or dangerous situation posing an immediate threat to the health or

safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests is confirmed, the CCDPS will notify the campus

community, unless the department determines that such notification would place the community

at a greater risk or would compromise efforts to contain the emergency.

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Evacuations

In certain circumstances, the CCDPS or other public safety agencies may deem it necessary to

evacuate a building or portion of campus to a safer area. In the event of a single building

evacuation, occupants should proceed to a designated meeting area as directed by first responders.

When orders are given to evacuate multiple buildings or large areas of the campus, all students,

faculty, staff, and visitors should proceed to evacuate as directed by first responders. In such cases,

emergency notification systems will be used in conjunction to officers on the ground to help

instruct the campus community. The following two types of evacuation may occur:

• Limited Evacuation

Curry College policy requires the immediate evacuation of a building when a fire alarm

sounds within a building. All students, faculty, staff, and any other individuals within the

building must immediately depart the building using available exit routes if safe. All

building occupants will follow instructions issued by first responders or the building

administrators. Additionally, conditions for temporary evacuation of a building or area also

include, but are not limited to, incidents of mechanical, electrical or other utility related

failures; health, safety and or environmental issues such as hazardous spills and other

emergency conditions.

• Campus-wide Evacuation

In the rare event, that a significant incident threatens the safety of the entire campus, CCDPS,

in consultation with the appropriate college authorities and external public safety agencies,

will determine if a campus-wide evacuation is warranted.

Shelter in Place/Lockdown Order

Shelter in place/lockdown orders mean to seek immediate shelter and remain there during an

emergency rather than evacuate the area. Taking shelter inside may be in response to an external

hazard such as a chemical release from an industrial or transportation accident, hazardous weather,

police, fire, public health emergencies, or acts of violence. Each situation is unique and shelter in

place techniques may vary based on the incident. The decision to shelter in place may be made by

CCDPS or by other public safety agencies. There may be some situations, where you may have to

decide for yourself to shelter in place based on your assessment of the incident.

Regardless of who decides when to shelter in place, your goal is to seek shelter in the nearest building

(preferably in a room with no windows), if it is safe to do so. Make sure to listen to the outdoor warning

sirens/PA system, or emergency personnel on the ground.

Special Considerations for Sheltering in Place/Lockdowns

1. Severe Weather (Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, or Hurricane)

• Immediately, go to a safe location inside a building. The National Weather Service

recommends occupants go to the lowest level of the building. If you are unable to get to a

lower level, go to the center of the building and stay away from windows.

• If you encounter an individual with special needs attempt to provide assistance if possible.

• Wait for an all clear by the National Weather Service or from public safety authorities.

2. Hazardous materials (HAZMAT)

• Immediately go to a safe location inside a building and close all windows and doors.

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• Do not go outside or attempt to leave unless you are specifically instructed to evacuate.

• If you encounter an individual with special needs attempt to provide assistance if possible.

• Wait for further instructions from public safety authorities.

3. Active shooter, Building Intruder or Civil Disturbance

• Immediately go to a safe location inside a building if you cannot safely leave the area or

building.

• If possible, take refuge in a room that can be locked. If unable to lock the door, secure and

barricade it by any means possible. For inward opening doors pile furniture against it. For

outward opening doors pull the handle by using a belt, or bag strap.

• The room should provide limited visibility to anyone that is outside of it. Silence all

phones, mobile devices, and computers, turn off the lights, and close blinds.

• After getting to a safe location and without jeopardizing your safety, try to obtain

additional clarifying information by all possible means (e.g. text message, e-mail, etc.)

• Wait for instructions from public safety authorities.

Emergency Management and Response

Plymouth Campus and Non-Campus Locations

In the event of an emergency or disaster at the Plymouth campus or any off-campus location,

students, faculty, staff, and guests should follow the same procedures as the Milton campus unless

instructed otherwise by the local Public Safety Agency that maintains jurisdiction.

Meetings, Seminars, Drills, and Exercises

Curry College believes that emergency drills and exercises are vital to emergency preparedness

and response. Drills and exercises allow practitioners to develop the necessary skills and strategies

to succeed in a real emergency. Curry College has and will continue to offer meetings, trainings,

seminars, drills, and exercises to the community to better prepare students, faculty, and staff to

make the best decisions when seconds count.

The following chart shows meetings, seminars, drills and exercises held by Curry College at the

Milton Campus for years 2018-2020:

Date Activity

Announced or

Unannounced

Description

Feb. 25, 2019

Mar. 18,2019

Nov. 14,2019

Meeting

Announced

Curry College’s Emergency Planning

Committee met and discussed strategies and

practices to implement in case of a campus

emergency. Topics included Active shooter

prevention and response as well as weather

hazards and health pandemics.

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Oct.18, 2019 Seminar Announced

Curry College hired Synergy Solutions Inc., a

leader in Workplace Violence training to

conduct Active shooter training for incoming

students. Participants learned the key concepts

of the “4Ls”: Locate, Lockdown, Leave, and

Live.

Feb. 20, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019

Exercise Unannounced

An exercise of the Emergency Alert and Siren

Test. This is in conjunction with the Town of

Milton Police and Fire departments. The test

delivers a notification using text, e–mail,

phone, video displays and two emergency

loudspeakers on campus. To be used in case of

a disaster, campus demonstration, or active

shooter.

Feb. 6, 2020

May 15, 2020

Nov. 2, 2020

Meeting

Announced

Curry College’s Emergency Planning

Committee met and discussed strategies and

practices to implement in case of a campus

emergency. Topics included Active shooter

prevention and response as well as weather

hazards and health pandemics.

Nov. 19, 2020

Exercise

Unannounced

An exercise of the Emergency Alert and Siren

Test. This is in conjunction with the Town of

Milton Police and Fire departments. The test

delivers a notification using text, e–mail,

phone, video displays and two emergency

loudspeakers on campus. To be used in case of

a disaster, campus demonstration, or active

shooter.

Nov. 16, 2021 Exercise Unannounced

An exercise of the Emergency Alert and Siren

Test. This is in conjunction with the Town of

Milton Police and Fire departments. The test

delivers a notification using text, e-mail,

phone, video displays, and two emergency

loudspeakers on campus. To be used in case of

a disaster, campus demonstration, or active

shooter.

Dec. 2021 Seminar Announced

Curry College installed four types of

classroom door lock down devices. Notified

Faculty and Staff on the use of the locks. We

also created a video in 2022 demonstrating

how each type of device looked and worked

on all the different types of classroom doors

on campus.

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March 2021

April 2021

Exercise Announced

Curry College hired Synergy Solutions Inc., a

leader in Workplace Violence training to

conduct Active shooter training for incoming

Faculty and Staff online. Participants learned

the key concepts of the “4Ls”: Locate,

Lockdown, Leave, and Live.

Oct. 5, 2021 Drill Unannounced

Curry College along with Milton Fire

Department conducted Fire Alarm drills at

each residence hall. This ensures that

students understand how to exit the building

and where to gather in case of a true

emergency

(Note: Faculty and Staff at the Plymouth Campus participated in the Synergy Solutions workshops)

Mass Notification & Emergency Communication System Tests

CCDPS in conjunction with the Emergency Management Committee is responsible for testing all

emergency communications systems on the Milton Campus. At least once a year the College tests the

functionality of each of the emergency alert systems including mass notification through Blackboard™

and Constant Contact® (Text, Phone, Email) the College website and myCurry portal

as well as the

siren/public announcement speaker on the Milton Campus.

The College makes every effort to notify all students, faculty, staff, and neighbors of the Milton

campus well in advance of the test. The 2018 test of these systems was conducted by the College on

October 17, 2018 and resulted in success.

Any questions regarding the Mass Notification & Emergency Communication System Tests may be

directed to the CCDPS office at (617) 333-2232.

Missing Student Notification

Every Curry student has the option to identify a designated contact person who they wish to be

contacted by the College in the event that they are later determined by CCDPS or local law

enforcement to be missing for 24 hours or more. Students may register their contacts

confidentially by visiting myCurry portal

. In the event that the student is determined by CCDPS or

local law enforcement to be missing for 24 hours, the confidential contact information will be

accessible only to authorized campus officials and will not be disclosed by Curry, except to law

enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation. Students under 18 years of

age who are not emancipated are advised that Curry is required by law to notify a custodial parent

or guardian within 24 hours of a determination that the student is missing in addition to notifying

any additional contact person designated by the student. If a member of the Curry College

community has reason to believe that a student is missing, or otherwise receives a report of a

missing Curry student, he or she must immediately notify Public Safety at 617-333-2222. CCDPS

will generate a missing person report and initiate an investigation. After receiving the report,

should CCDPS determine that the student is missing, they will notify the Milton Police

Department (unless the Milton-Police Department notified Curry that the student was missing) and

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provide the student’s registered contact, if any, no later than 24 hours after the student is

determined to be missing. If a member of the Curry College Community has reason to believe that

a student is missing, whether or not the student resides on campus, Curry College will initiate

efforts to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being through the

collaboration of the CCDPS and the Office of Student Affairs. If the student is an on-campus

resident, the CCDPS will collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs to make a welfare check

into the student’s room. If the student is a commuter or a continuing education or graduate student,

the CCDPS will enlist the aid of the police agency having jurisdiction over the matter.

Concurrently, College officials will endeavor to determine the student’s whereabouts through

contact with friends, associates, and/or employers of the student. College officials will endeavor to

determine whether the student has been attending classes, scheduled organizational or academic

meetings, or appearing for scheduled work shifts. If the student is not located within 24 hours of

receiving the initial report, the College may notify the student’s family, in addition to any

additional emergency contacts the student has registered, to determine if they know of the

whereabouts of the student. If the student is an off-campus resident, appropriate family members

or associates are encouraged to make an official missing person report to the law enforcement

agency with jurisdiction over the matter. The CCDPS will cooperate, aid, and assist the primary

investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law.

Publication of the Annual Security and Fire Report

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

commonly referred to as the “Clery Act,” requires all institutions of higher education receiving

federal financial aid to report specified crimes statistics on their campuses and to provide other

safety and crime information to members of the campus community. Each institution must publish

an Annual Security Report detailing statistics regarding reported crimes committed on campus and

at affiliated locations for the previous three calendar years. In addition, the report must describe

specified policies, procedures and programs regarding safety and security. The Clery Act is intended

to provide students, potential students and their families, with accurate, complete and timely

information about the safety of the institution so that they can make informed decisions.

The Clery Act requires the collection and reporting of annual crime statistics reflecting reports of

specified crimes that occur on and adjacent to the institution’s campus and all properties owned or

controlled by such institutions and used for educational purposes. The statistics for Curry College

are gathered from reports made to the CCDPS, Residence Life and Housing, the Office of

Community Standards and Accountability, Division of Student Affairs, Campus Security

Authorities, and local police agencies. The statistical compilation must be broken down by specified

types of crimes and campus disciplinary referrals. The report must indicate if a specified crime is a

hate crime. Another requirement of the Clery Act is the institution must provide a geographic

breakdown of the crime statistics per the following define geographic areas: “on campus” (including

a further breakdown of the number of crimes that occurred in campus student residential facilities),

“in or on a non-campus building or property” and “on public property.”

Policy for Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics

The Curry College Department of Public Safety prepares an Annual Security Report to comply with

the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The report is

prepared in cooperation with Residence Life and Housing, the Office of Community Standards and

Accountability, Student Affairs, the Title IX coordinator, and local law enforcing agencies. Each of

these departments provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply

with the Act.

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CCDPS officers, enter all crime and safety incidents that are reported directly into a case

management software system. At this time, the CCDPS utilizes Ellucian Company’s “Banner”

software and Maxient LLC software. Once an officer enters the report in the program, a department

administrator reviews the report to ensure it is appropriately classified in the correct crime category.

The department periodically examines the data to ensure that all crimes that have been reported are

recorded in accordance with the crime definitions outlined in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting

(UCR) Handbook and the FBI National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Handbook. At

the end of the year, crime statistics are gathered from the filed incident reports.

The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are updated each year, and they are

available on the CCDPS website

The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report may also be obtained at Curry College

Department of Public Safety Building on the Milton campus. The Annual Security Report is

available to all students, employees, prospective students, prospective employees, and the public

as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.

Daily Crime Log

A daily crime log is available for review 24 hours a day and can be reviewed upon request at the

Public Safety Building on the Milton campus or by calling (617) 333-2232. The purpose of the

daily crime log is to record all criminal incidents that are reported to or identified by CCDPS and

to show department transparency.

Disclosure of Campus Safety Policies

The Annual Security Report must describe specified campus policies concerning:

• Reporting criminal activity or other emergencies on campus

• Security of, maintenance of and access to campus facilities

• Authority of campus Security Officers and or Police Officers

• Monitoring and recording through local police agencies of off-campus criminal activities by

students

• Alcohol and drug Policies

In addition, the report must describe:

• The type and frequency of campus programs to inform students and employees about

campus security procedures and precautions and the prevention of crimes

• Available drug and alcohol abuse prevention education programs

• Campus programs to prevent sexual assaults, including procedures to be followed when such

an assault occurs

• Where information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained

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Clery Act Location Definitions

Campus:

Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably

contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to,

the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls; and any building or property within

the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution that is owned by the institution but

controlled by another person, is frequently used by students and supporters for institutional purposes

(such as food or other retail vendor).

Non-campus building or property:

Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization officially recognized by the

institution; or any building or property (other than a branch campus) owned or controlled by an

institution that is used in direct support of or relation to the institution’s educational purposes, is

frequently used by students and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the

institution. Non–campus buildings or property includes locations where “Official” College sponsored

extended trips occur.

Public property:

All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is

within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

Separate Campus:

In broad terms, the Clery Act defines separate locations as other institution-owned or controlled

locations that may include satellite, extension or similar types of non-contiguous sites that have an

organized program of study and administrative personnel on-site.

Crime Statistics Summary Report

Curry College is required by the Clery Act to publish a Crime Statistics Summary Report on an

annual basis. The yearly report covers the previous three calendar years and the information

contained within is submitted to the U.S. Department of Education and can be viewed at

The

Office of Postsecondary Educations website. When viewing this site click on the “Get Data for

One School” and search using “Curry College”

Definitions of Reportable Crimes Under the Clery Act

Aggravated Assault: Aggravated Assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the

purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied

by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or serious bodily harm. For reporting

purposes this definition includes: Attempted Murder, Poisoning (including the use of date rape

drugs), assault with a dangerous or deadly weapon, maiming, mayhem, assault with explosives, and

assault with disease.

Arson: Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempted to burning, with or without intent to

defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another or

self.

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Burglary: is 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 intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and all

attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Drug Law Violation: is defined as the violation of laws prohibiting the production, distribution

and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation

and/or use. The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession,

transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Arrests for violations of

state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing,

manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs all fall under the scope of drug law violations per the

Clery Act

. Note: Curry College used to include possession of marijuana in it’s statistics up until 2018. The possession of

small amounts of marijuana in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is no longer a criminal offense for adults over

the age of 21 and is only a civil infraction for persons under 21 years of age. Therefore, Curry College in no longer

obligated to publish statics for the possession of legalized amounts of marijuana outlined in the provisions of

M.G.L. c. 94G.

Hate Crime: is a criminal offense committed against a person or property that is motivated, in

whole or in part, by the offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation,

ethnicity/national origin, and/or gender identity.

Race: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude toward a group

of persons who possess 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, etc.).

Gender Bias: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude toward

a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender. e.g., male or

female.

Gender Identity Bias: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude

toward a person or group of persons based on their actual or perceived gender identity. e.g.,

bias against transgender or gender non-conforming individuals.

Religion: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude 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, etc.).

Sexual Orientation: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude a

group of persons based on their sexual attraction toward, and responsiveness to, members

of their own sex or members of the opposite sex (e.g., gays, lesbians, heterosexuals, etc).

Ethnicity/National Origin Bias: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or

attitude a group of people whose members identify with each other, through a common

heritage, often consisting of a common language, common culture (often including a

shared religion) and/or ideology that stresses common ancestry. The concept of ethnicity

differs from the closely related term race in that “race” refers to grouping based mostly

upon biological criteria, while “ethnicity” also encompasses additional cultural factors.

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Disability: A criminal act preformed due to the negative opinion or attitude 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.

Illegal Weapons Possession: is defined as the violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the

manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting

instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other deadly weapons. This classification

encompasses weapons offenses that are regulatory in nature. Included in this classification:

manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or

openly; using, manufacturing, etc., of silencers; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens

possessing deadly weapons; and attempts to commit any of the above.

Intimidation*: to willfully 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. (*Reportable only if committed in conjunction with a Hate Crime)

Larceny/Theft*: is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the

possession or constructive possession of another. Attempted larcenies are included.

Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (*Reportable

only if committed in conjunction with a Hate Crime)

Liquor Law Violations: are defined as the violations of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting

the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not

including driving under the influence and drunkenness. Included in this classification is the

furnishing, possessing, etc., of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places;

bootlegging; operating still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; underage

possession; using liquor to a minor or intemperate person; underage possession; using a vehicle for

illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on train or public conveyance; and attempts to commit any

of the above.

Motor Vehicle Theft: is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter: is defined as the willful (non-negligent) killing of

one human being by another.

Negligent Manslaughter: is defined as the killing of another person through gross negligence.

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. (*Reportable only if committed in conjunction with a Hate Crime)

Robbery: is 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.

Vandalism*: is to willfully or maliciously destroy, injure, disfigure, or deface any public or

private property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or person having custody or

control by cutting, tearing, breaking, marking, painting, drawing, covering with filth, or any other

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such means as may be specified by local law. Attempts are included. (*Reportable only if

committed in conjunction with a Hate Crime)

Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) Offenses

Sex Offenses

Dating Violence: The term ‘‘dating violence’’ means violence committed by a person:

1. Who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim

and;

2. The existence of such a relationship shall be based on the reporting party’s statement and with

consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of

interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

For the purposes of this definition-

(i) Dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of

such abuse.

(ii) Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic

violence.

For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and section 668.41 Code of

Federal Regulations, any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of

Clery Act reporting.

Domestic Violence: The term ‘‘domestic violence’’ means:

1. Felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed-

(i) By a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim.

(ii) By a person with whom the victim shares a child in common.

(iii) By a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or

intimate partner.

(iv) By a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family

violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred; or

(v) By any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that

person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which

the crime of violence occurred*.

2. For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and section 668.41 Code of

Federal Regulations, any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes

of Clery Act reporting.

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*Note: Massachusetts General Laws expands the definition of Domestic Violence to include violence between

those who “are or were residing together.” (e.g. roommates) M.G.L. c. 209A § 1. However, The Clery Act

never intended to include this expanded definition of Domestic Violence and thus any offenses meeting the

Massachusetts definition are not included in this report.

Sexual Assault: “Sexual assault” means an offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling,

incest, or statutory rape as used in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting system. A sex offense

is any act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including

instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

Rape is defined as the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or

object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.

Fondling is defined as the touching of the private parts of another person for the purposes of sexual

gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of

giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental

incapacity.

Incest is defined as non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each

other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.

Statutory Rape is defined as non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the

statutory age of consent.

The definitions for Sexual assault in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can be found

within Massachusetts General Laws M.G.L. c. 265 “Crimes against the person” to view a

complete list, visit the Norfolk County District Attorney’s website

Stalking: The term “stalking” means

1. Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable

person to:

(i) Fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or

(ii) Suffer substantial emotional distress.

(iii) For the purposes of this definition “Course of Conduct” means two or more acts,

including, but not limited to, acts which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third

parties, by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils,

threatens, or communicates to or about, a person, or interferes with a person’s property.

(iv) “Substantial Emotional Distress” means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but

does not necessarily, require medical or other professional treatment or counseling.

(v) “Reasonable Persons” means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with

similar identities to the victim.

2. For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and section 668.41, any

incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.

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Hierarchy Rule: A requirement in the FBI’s UCR program that, for purposes of reporting

crimes in that system, when more than one criminal offense was committed during a single

incident, only the most serious offense be counted.

Main Campus Accessibility and Security

Curry College’s Milton campus is open to the public when classes and events are in session. The

Department of Public Safety operates a Front Gate House with vehicular traffic gates at the

College’s Main Entrance on Route 138. The Front Gate is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

and acts as a sentry post and communication center. The gates at this location remain open Monday

through Friday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM. In addition to the Main Entrance, there are two other gated

entrances located on Milton St. and Brush Hill Rd. These gates remain open Monday through Friday

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. except in the case of emergencies or campus events. During all other hours,

vehicular traffic must stop at the Main Gate, speak to the sentry, and state their business. All

Academic buildings are open to members of the campus community. When classes are in session

these buildings are open Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. On Fridays, weekends,

and holidays, Academic buildings are only open for a limited number of hours. Institutional support

buildings that house officers such as Admissions, Financial Aid, and Human Resources etc. are only

open during the hours those offices operate.

Residence Hall doors are locked at all times and are only accessible through a computerized

electronic access card system. Only residents of their own building and certain members of

Residence Life, Buildings and Grounds and Public Safety may swipe into residence halls. All guests

must be registered through the myCurry portal

Curry College also practices the concept of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

(CEPTED). Buildings and Grounds (B&G) with assistance from the Department of Public Safety

and the Office of Residence Life surveys the campus for any issues that may pose a safety risk. This

includes making sure that all lighting is in working order; trees and bushes are trimmed; and that

door locks, emergency phones, surveillance cameras and windows are in good working order. Curry

College encourages students and staff to report any malfunctions or issues to either B&G, CCDPS

or Residence Life.

In addition to the measures above, the campus is patrolled by CCDPS officers 24/7.

The College has installed surveillance cameras in areas on campus that are difficult to be adequately

monitored by conventional campus patrols. At present, there are 56 cameras installed on campus.

All cameras are monitored by Public Safety staff at the Communication Center located at 940 Brush

Hill Road.

Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs

Milton Campus

The Curry College Department of Public Safety places particular emphasis on security awareness

and crime prevention. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is the College’s comprehensive

security awareness and crime prevention programs. These programs are based upon dual concepts of

eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities whenever possible and encouraging students and

staff to be responsible for their own safety/security and the security of others. The following is a

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listing of the security awareness and crime prevention programs and projects offered by Curry

College at the Milton Campus:

Community Policing

The CCDPS practices Community Policing in an effort to stay connected and involved in the

community. Officers regularly participate in and host seminars, and events. CCDPS is active in all

aspects of student life including but not limited to: Athletic Events, New Student Orientation,

Homecoming, Accepted Students Day, Open Houses, New Employee Orientation, Spring Weekend,

Commencement Week, and more.

New Student Orientation Security Awareness and Violence Response Presentation

A security awareness and violence response presentation is given to new First-Year and transfer

students at the beginning of the academic year that includes response to potential active shooter

situations. Security is also discussed at the opening day panel presentation for parents and new

students. Security awareness and crime prevention presentations are also provided throughout the

year in select academic classes and for athletic teams, and residential students and resident

assistants.

Violent Intruder Workshop (The Four Ls by Synergy Solutions Inc.)

The College has teamed up with Synergy Solutions Inc. a leader in work place violence prevention, to

provide staff and faculty a Violent Intruder Workshop. This workshop teaches employees how to deal

with a potential violent offender on campus. This program focuses on the “Four Ls” (Locate, Lockdown,

Leave, & Live). Each workshop includes an education segment, scenario/role-play segments and finally

debriefings. The college hosts these programs several times a year. (Plymouth staff and faculty also

attend these workshops)

Safety Escorts

Curry College Department of Public Safety will provide escort services for students from one end of

the Milton campus to another. Students are instructed to first use the Curry College shuttle system

during hours of operation. Once the shuttle service has ended, a student should call the CCDPS at

617-333-2222 for an escort or may utilize any of the campus emergency call boxes. CCDPS make

every effort to respond to the location in a timely manner; however, an escort response may be

delayed in the event that officers are responding to an emergency on campus.

Anonymous Tip Line / Email

The CCDPS strongly advocates members of the campus community to call Public Safety directly to

report any incident or crime. However, the department realizes some people are reluctant to do so

out of fear of retaliation. Thus, the CCDPS has established an Anonymous Tip Line/Email system in

hopes of encouraging otherwise reluctant parties to reports incidents or crimes by simply leaving a

message. Once a message is received, officers will investigate. The Tip Line can be reached at (617)

391-5280 or by email at PublicSafety_tiplin[email protected]

Community Desk Attendants

Community Desk Attendants are on duty at 10 residence halls on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

from 8:00 P.M. until 3:00 A.M. in the following residence halls: 886 Brush Hill Rd., North Campus

Residence Hall, Scholars Hall, Mayflower Hall, State House, Lombard Hall, North Hall, Grey

House, South Campus Residence Hall, Suites, Main House, Milton Hall and Alexander Graham Bell

Hall. During these times, all students and college visitors must show either a Curry College I.D. or

valid photo I.D. to the Community Desk Attendant.

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Social Media and Community Bulletins

Crime prevention and security awareness information is continually posted on the CCDPS Facebook

Instagram and Twitter accounts. In addition, literature and other printed material are posted in

residence halls on a regular basis.

Residence Life Training Seminars

Public Safety and Community Standards and Accountability staff, along with senior members

from Residence Life and the Dean of Students Office, present security and safety information to

Resident Assistants and Community Directors (RAs & CDs) each year in August during a

training workshop.

Campus Forums

Throughout the year representatives from CCDPS attend forums hosted by the student body as

well as staff and faculty. During these forums, CCDPS presents students, faculty and staff with

information on campus security and safety. These forums also allow the department to receive

feedback from the campus community.

Wellness Education

The Curry College Office of Wellness Education offers the community programs and prevention

initiatives around wellness, including sexual assault prevention and substance abuse education

through many programs including but not limited to:

BASICS

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a one-on-

one prevention program for college students who drink alcohol heavily and have

experienced or are at risk for alcohol-related problems. BASICS follow a harm reduction

approach, aiming to motivate students to reduce alcohol use in order to decrease the

negative consequences of drinking.

Online Alcohol/Marijuana Education

The e-CHECKUP TO GO programs are personalized, evidence-based, online prevention

interventions for alcohol & marijuana developed by counselors and psychologists at San

Diego State University. This program provides accurate and personalized feedback about

student individual patterns of use, risk patterns, aspirations and goals and provides

helpful resources that students can access through Curry College and the community.

Curry Consent

Curry’s Sexual Assault Prevention Peer Educator Group responsible for educating the

Curry campus on sexual assault prevention and awareness and bystander intervention.

Alcohol and Other Drug Education Classes/Modules

These classes are a brief alcohol and marijuana-use-prevention program aimed to help

students identify the risks associated with substance use and equip them with effective

strategies and education to reduce the risk and harm associated with drinking and

smoking.

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Bicycle Patrol Program

The Curry College Department of Public Safety utilizes bicycle patrols throughout the Milton

Campus. Officers assigned to this unit attended a three-day police mountain bicycle patrol school

called C.O.B.W.E.B. At this time, three officers are certified to conduct bike patrols. These officers

provide high visibility for the safety of the College community and are able to patrol areas of

campus that are difficult to patrol by vehicle.

Facilities Survey

Comprehensive surveys of exterior and interior lighting, emergency telephones, doors and grounds

are conducted by Public Safety and Buildings & Grounds on a monthly basis. All recommendations

are documented and submitted to Buildings & Grounds for corrective action.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

A less obvious safety program is Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. The principles

of CPTED are: Natural Surveillance, Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement, and Maintenance.

Following these principals enhances the community and aesthetic qualities of the campus and

increases overall safety.

Student Assistance Team (SAT)

Student Assistance Team members discuss students who are raising concerns for their performance

or adjustment at Curry or are experiencing personal or external difficulties and consider strategies

for connecting them with the appropriate resources and services.

Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)

The purpose of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is to proactively identify students whose

behavior raises health or safety concerns for themselves or others and to make recommendations for

a course of action to the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students Office or other campus

official as appropriate. The ultimate goal of the team is to promote student health, safety, and

success.

Sexual Assault and Dating/Domestic Violence Education

Curry College offers a variety of different courses, classes and events regarding the subjects of

Sexual Assault and Dating/Domestic Violence. More information on these programs can be found

on page 40 of this report.

Monitoring of Off Campus Student Organizations

Curry College requests information from local police jurisdictions in relation to criminal activity by

students at non-campus locations that are used by officially recognized by the College. At this time,

the College recognizes The Canton Ice House located at 65 north St. Canton MA.

Residence Hall Safety

The College’s policy is that all exterior doors to student residence halls are to remain locked 24

hours a day. An electronic computerized card access system allows access through exterior doors.

Cards are issued to resident students and are programmed to allow access into the residence halls. In

addition, certain personnel, including designated staff members from Buildings and Grounds, Public

Safety, and Student Affairs, may have access to the residence halls. Students should report all

missing and lost cards as soon as possible to the Department of Public Safety. All reported missing

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and lost cards are removed from the card access system and a replacement card will be issued. All

overnight guests of students must register with Residence Life through the myCurry portal

Although the residence halls at Curry College are generally very safe environments, they are not

without crime. Most crimes within residence halls involve Larceny/Theft of personal property.

Very few of these crimes involve forced entry/Burglary into a room, and most offenses are

“crimes of opportunity.” In 2019 of the fourteen Burglaries reported eleven involved unlocked

room doors and windows. Although residence halls are restricted to residents and authorized

guests, not everyone respects the law. Therefore, CCDPS strongly encourages students to be

security conscious at all times.

We recommend you follow these tips to help you from falling victim to crime both on campus and at

home:

• Do not prop open locked residence doors.

• Lock your door when sleeping or using the bathroom.

• Lock your room when leaving a roommate asleep inside.

• Lock your door when you leave, regardless of the length of time you plan to be

gone.

• Beware of “Tailgating.” Tailgating is when a person follows closely behind a

resident/person into a secured or locked facility without permission and without

being identified. Report any of these incidents to Public Safety.

• Keep small items of value, such as wallets, money, jewelry, electronics etc.

out of plain view. Engrave all valuable items with a personal identifying

code (your own lettering/numbering system). Keep a record and photograph

of all valuables noting descriptions and serial numbers.

• Mark all clothing with a laundry pencil or permanent markers, in a place other than

the label.

• Do not leave notes on your door announcing that no one is present.

• Do not place decals on your door announcing your full name or phone

number.

• Do not sign in overnight guests whom you do not know.

• Do not allow strangers into your room.

• Request identification and authorization from maintenance staff requesting to

remove furniture or to make repairs in your room.

• Never lend your room key, Curry I.D. card to anyone, and never have your room

keys duplicated.

• Report all thefts immediately to Public Safety at (617) 333-2222.

• Report any lock, door, or windows that need repair to Residence Life staff.

• Be suspicious of unknown persons loitering or checking doors in your hall. Note

their descriptions and call Public Safety immediately.

• Do not invite people you “meet” on the Internet to your room or to stay overnight in

your room.

To find out more about Curry Colleges residence halls, refer to

The Office of Residence Life

website.

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Curry College Alcohol Policy

All persons on Curry College property are expected to comply with federal, state, and local laws

with regard to possession, use, and distribution of alcohol. The possession or use of alcoholic-

beverages is restricted to those persons age 21 or older. Persons under the age of 21 regardless of the

age of other persons present, may not possess, use or distribute alcoholic beverages or be in

attendance where alcohol is present. The possession or presence of empty alcohol containers is

prohibited in rooms where persons are under the age of 21 and will be viewed as evidence of

possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages. Persons of legal drinking age may have in their

possession no more than the following amounts of alcohol at any given time: twelve, 12oz. cans of

beer, or one 750ml. bottle of wine, or one pint of hard liquor up to 80 proof. The amount of alcohol

in a room is limited to the number of occupants present in the room (e.g. a suite with six occupants,

each resident of that suite may possess 12 beers limiting the total amount of alcohol allowed in the

suite at any given time to 72 beers regardless of the number of guests). Common source alcohol

containers and paraphernalia (kegs, beer balls, funnels, etc.) are prohibited. Open containers and/or

consumption of alcohol in public areas (bathrooms, hallways, lounges, outside, etc.) is prohibited.

Public intoxication on the Curry College campus or at College sponsored activities is prohibited.

Intoxicated persons will not be permitted entrance to college sponsored activities. Intoxicated

persons may be transported to the hospital for emergency care. All costs for transportation and

treatment will be borne by those persons intoxicated, persons who are disorderly or disrespectful to

College staff, or who fail to comply with the directives of same, may be subject to disciplinary

actions. Providing alcohol to persons who are not of legal age is prohibited. The commercial

delivery of alcoholic beverages to the College mailroom is prohibited. Participation in drinking

games as well as the use of funnels, beers bongs, and similar products is prohibited. Possession

and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on the North and Center side of campus as

well as on any South side residences that are designated as “dry.” Driving under the influence of

alcohol on campus is prohibited and offenders are subject to arrest as a result of this conduct.

Curry College Drug Policy

All persons on Curry College Property are expected to comply with federal, state, and local laws

concerning controlled substances and the possession and use of all prescription medication.

All prescription medication must be stored in the original container with the original label affixed by

the pharmacist showing all details as described in M.G.L Chapter 94 Section 21, including patient’s

name, name of medication, and directions for use. Any other method of storage of prescription drugs

may be considered to constitute abuse of the medication or intent to distribute.

Curry College prohibits the possession and or use of a controlled substance and or the misuse of

prescription medication or being in the presence of such activity. Curry College is subject to the

Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendment of

1989, which prohibit controlled substances on campus.

In 2016, Massachusetts legalized the growth, possession and personal recreational use of marijuana

by adults 21 years of age or older. As a recipient of federal funding, however, Curry College must

comply with current federal drug laws that classify marijuana as a controlled substance and prohibit

use and possession. Federal law classifies marijuana as an illegal controlled substance and,

therefore, all uses of marijuana, including medicinal marijuana, are a violation of federal law and

thus possession and use of medical or recreation marijuana is prohibited on campus. Accordingly,

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Curry continues to prohibit the use, possession, cultivation and sale of marijuana on all College

property and at all College -sponsored activities, whether on or off-campus.

Additionally, a prescription for the use of medical marijuana does not serve as an exemption from

this policy. If a student has a written medical certification from a qualified physician pertaining to

the prescribed use of medical marijuana, the student may schedule an appointment with the Office

of Disability Services to engage in an interactive process regarding reasonable alternatives to a

request to use marijuana. The possession and or use or attempted use of prescription drugs by

persons for purposes other than those prescribed by a licensed physician or being in the presence of

such activity is prohibited. The sale, attempted sale, distribution and/or attempted distribution of

controlled substances including prescription medications or being in the presence of such activity is

prohibited. The possession and/or use of drug paraphernalia or being in the presence of such activity

is prohibited.

Health Risks of Alcohol and Drugs

ALCOHOL: Loss of concentration and judgment, slowed reflexes; disorientation leading to

higher risk of accidents and problem behavior; risk of liver and heart damage, malnutrition,

cancer and other illnesses; can be highly addictive to some persons.

AMPHETAMINES: Can cause rushed, careless behavior – pushing beyond your

physical capacity, leading to exhaustion; tolerance increases rapidly; causes physical and

psychological dependence; withdrawal can result in depression and suicide; continued

high doses can cause heart problems, infections, malnutrition, and death.

CANNABIS: Causes permanent damage to lungs, reproductive organs and brain function;

slows reflexes; increases forgetfulness; alters judgment of space and distance.

COCAINE: Causes damage to respiratory and immune systems; induces malnutrition,

seizures and loss of brain function. Some forms (such as “crack”) are highly addictive.

HALLUCINOGENS: (PCP, LSD, Ecstasy) Causes extreme distortions of what’s seen and

heard; induces sudden changes in behavior, loss of concentration and memory; increases

risk of birth defects in user’s children; overdose can cause psychosis, convulsions, coma,

and death. Frequent use can cause permanent loss of mental function.

NARCOTICS: (Heroin, Morphine, Opium, Codeine) Tolerance increases rapidly; causes

physical and psychological dependence; overdose can cause coma, convulsions, respiratory

arrest, and death; leads to malnutrition, infection and hepatitis; sharing needles is a leading

cause of the spread of HIV and Hepatitis; highly addictive.

SEDATIVES: Tolerance increases rapidly; produces physical and psychological

dependence; causes reduced reaction time, and confusion; overdoses can cause coma,

respiratory arrest, convulsions, and death; withdrawal can be dangerous; in combination

with other controlled substances can quickly cause coma and death.

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Medical Amnesty Policy (Curry Can Call!)

The health, safety, and wellbeing of community members are a primary concern of the College. The

College strongly encourages community members to call for help if they or another individual are in

need of medical assistance for any reason. Please contact Public Safety at (617) 333-2222 (or 911 if

off campus) and remain with the individual who needs medical assistance until help arrives. This

includes a situation where an individual needs medical assistance because of consumption of alcohol

or other drugs and exhibiting any signs of potential alcohol poisoning or overdose.

As a community of care, we value the act of students positively intervening for others. We do not

want students to be reluctant to call for help due to the fact they themselves are under the influence

of alcohol or other drugs. If a student is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and calls for

help and remains with the individual until help arrives, the Office of Community Standards and

Accountability will recognize the importance of the call and the caller will not typically receive a

conduct record for being under the influence or in possession of alcohol or other drugs. Such

situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis and determined by the Office of Community

Standards and Accountability.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Services Available

The college offers assistance with confidential counseling. Students, faculty, and staff are

encouraged to refer students who appear to be affected by drug or alcohol use to one of these

resources. For students, counseling is available through the Counseling Center

(617-333-2182) as

well as for referrals for off-campus resources. The Coordinator of Substance Abuse and Wellness

Education (617-333-2163) is also available as an educational resource to help students get connected

with services and/or self-help meetings. Students who are concerned about their own or other's use

of such substances may seek advice and counsel from appropriate college resources without fear of

breach of normal rules of confidentiality or fear of punishment. In addition to the services mentioned

above, several national hotlines can provide information and referral:

Information on Local 12-Step Meetings and Self-Help Programs:

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Eastern MA Central Service (617) 426-9444

• Al-Anon and Ala-teen, Massachusetts (888)-425-2666

• Narcotics Anonymous (800) 481-6871

• Marijuana Anonymous (800) 766-6779

• National Alcohol and Drug Abuse 24-Hour Helpline (800) 252-6465

Smart Recovery (866) 951-5357

• Addiction Center (877) 671-1439

If you have questions, think you might know someone who has a problem and you do not know

what to do, or would like to get more information, please contact:

Devon Corbett

Coordinator of Wellness Education

Wellness Center (1016 Brush Hill Road)

[email protected]

(617)333-2163

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Sanctions for Violations of Alcohol and Drug Policies/Laws

College Sanctions

The violation of Curry College policies and rules regarding alcohol and drugs will be subject to

campus disciplinary review and action as follows:

 Faculty and Staff

Disciplinary action will be taken as per applicable collective bargaining agreements and

College policy up to and including termination of employment.

 Students

Disciplinary action will be taken by the Office of Community Standards and

Accountability. Sanctions range from counseling and/or referral to a substance abuse

educational/intervention programs up to Expulsion. A full list of sanctions can be found in

the Student Handbook

Legal Sanctions

In severe cases, violations of laws and ordinances may result in misdemeanor or felony convictions

accompanied by the imposition of legal sanctions which include, but are not limited to, the

following:

• Imprisonment

• Forfeiture of personal and real property.

• Denial of federal benefits such as grants, contract, and student

loans. Loss of driving privileges.

• Required attendance at substance abuse education or treatment programs.

A full description of federal sanctions for drug felonies can be found here:

www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL30722.pdf

Massachusetts Liquor laws and penalties.

Massachusetts controlled substance laws and penalties.

Massachusetts Marijuana Laws

*Applies to off campus only. Curry College is subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and

Communities Act amendment of 1989.

Employee Reporting Requirement

Under the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, a faculty or staff member

employed under a federal grant or contract must notify the Curry College Human Resources

Department in writing, of his or her arrest or conviction for violation of any criminal drug statute

occurring in the workplace or while conducting business related to the College no later than five

days after such arrest or conviction.

Restrictions on Weapons/Dangerous Items

The possession of firearms, ammunition and any weapons including but not limited to knives,

martial arts weapons, guns (including BB, pellet and paintball), police defensive equipment, sling-

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shots, and launching devices, and all firearms and other weapons prohibited by M.G.L. c.269, §10 is

prohibited on any College owned property. This definition also extends to any projectile objects,

gunpowder and other explosives or potentially dangerous objects.

The above prohibitions shall not apply:

1. Curry College employees who are authorized by the College to possess and or use such

weapons, devices or substances in relation to their official duties

2. Law Enforcement officials or other non-College employees who are authorized by their

employers to possess or use such weapons, devices or substances in the performance of their

official duties. (e.g., Armored truck driver)

3. Persons who possess or uses such weapons, devices or substances in connection with a

scheduled educational, recreational or training program authorized by the College

4. A special waiver signed by the Director of Public Safety based on extraordinary

circumstances. Any such waiver must be in writing and must define its scope and duration.

This policy applies to all Curry College employees, students and campus visitors.

The Department of Public Safety and the Office of Community Standards and Accountability

have overall responsibility for implementing and enforcing this policy. Offenders of this policy

are subject to the Community Standards process and or arrest.

Robbery Prevention

The crime of robbery can be a very frightening ordeal as a victim. Robbery is the act of larceny to a

person through the use of or threat of violence/force. A key component to this crime is that the

victim is in fear that he or she may be subject to bodily harm or death. Should you ever find yourself

falling victim to robbery the most important thing you can do, if possible is to prevent any violence.

Always assume- that the offender is armed and willing to use force. There are some steps you can

take to make yourself less of an attractive target to potential offenders.

The following list of tips below has been adopted from Town of Wellesley Police Department.

These tips offer great preventive and response measures you can take.

Prevention Tips

 Be aware of your surroundings. Walk with a purpose, head up, and looking around. Stay in

lighted areas at night. The robber doesn't want to be seen.

 Stay with the crowd — there is safety in numbers.

 Women should carry their wallet in their pocket, not their purse. If you carry a purse, carry it

close to your body, like a football player carries a football. Do not place the strap across your

body or over your shoulder. When the robber grabs your purse, you may be pulled along

with the robber until the strap breaks and you are injured.

 Don't leave a purse on a counter or in a shopping cart unattended.

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 Be cautious when wearing "flashy" jewelry.

 Be conscious of people just "hanging around" anywhere, especially near pay phones, public

restrooms, building entrances and garages.

 Notify the police of strangers who are hanging around your home, apartment or place of

business for no apparent reason.

 Take the profit out of robbery by not carrying large sums of money, or credit cards on your

person whenever possible.

 Vary your routine — don't do the same thing at exactly the same time every day.

 Be aware of people around you when you are using your automatic teller machine (ATM)

card. When possible, use an ATM that is located inside a business such as a grocery store.

 Have your pay, social security, or retirement checks directly deposited into your bank

account.

 When you go to the bank, don't flash your cash.

 Lock your car doors when your vehicle is unattended even if you will only be out of it for a

"minute." This action may prevent a robber from hiding in your back seat awaiting your

return.

 While driving, keep your vehicle doors locked.

 If you are walking and a vehicle is following you, reverse directions or cross the street.

 If someone acts suspiciously, looks at you closely or follows you, head for bright lights and

people and call the police.

 Carry a whistle or other noise making device. Use it to call attention to yourself if

threatened.

What Should I Do if I am a Robbery Victim?

 DO NOT PANIC — get a grip on yourself and stay calm. Take some deep breaths.

 DO NOT RESIST — the robber wants your valuables, not you. "Things" can always be

replaced ... you cannot.

 OBEY THE ROBBER'S INSTRUCTIONS — listen closely to what the robber says and do

not argue. Try to remember the exact words spoken by the robber as it may help with the

police investigation.

 BE ALERT — notice what is happening.

 LOOK FOR DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS — look for things that cannot be

changed such as scars, marks, tattoos, limps, accents, etc.

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 WEAPONS — take careful note of any weapons. You will have to describe it later to the

police. If the robber indicates that there is a weapon in his pocket, assume it is a gun. If the

robber has a gun, assume it is loaded.

 DESCRIPTION OF ROBBER — compare the robber to your own height and weight to

estimate the size of your attacker.

 COOPERATE WITH THE POLICE — if you are robbed, or see someone else being robbed,

report it to the police immediately.

What Should I Do After the Robbery?

 Notify the police immediately and be prepared to tell them:

1. The address, with an exact location in the building.

2. As complete a description as possible of the robber(s).

3. Whether or not a weapon was implied or used. If you saw the weapon, a good description

including the type, for example, if it was a handgun what style (revolver or semi-automatic), or

other weapons such as knives, crowbars, etc.

4. A description of any vehicle used and the number of people in the vehicle; The direction of

travel; and, any words spoken by the robber(s).

 While waiting for the police to arrive, lock the doors and do not touch anything. Keep

everyone away from the hold-up area and guard anything that may have been touched by the

robber(s).

 Save anything left behind by the robber(s) such as a note, weapon, bag, clothing and do not

handle any of these items.

 While waiting for the police, do not discuss the crime with other witnesses. All those

involved should make individual notes of the information they have while it is fresh in their

minds.

Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Prevention &

Education Programs

Curry College prohibits dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, as they are

defined for purposes of the Clery Act. New students and new employees are provided with primary

prevention and awareness programming aimed at preventing sexual assault, dating violence,

domestic violence, and stalking through online education programs and in-person orientation

sessions.

The College provides programs and opportunities to educate students, staff, and faculty about sexual

violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking prevention. This is done within the

context of wellness-based education and intervention. Through collaboration with students, faculty,

and staff, a comprehensive prevention program is offered focusing on the health and safety of Curry

College students. Institutional prevention and awareness campaigns for students and employees

include strategically branded print and electronic materials, including resource cards, posters, a

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robust website, social media posts and extensive in-person programming. Ongoing prevention and

awareness programs and educational opportunities identify domestic violence, dating violence,

sexual assault and stalking as prohibited conduct; define what behavior constitutes domestic

violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and consent to sexual activity; provide safe and

positive options for bystander intervention that may be carried out by an individual to prevent harm

or intervene when there is a risk of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking;

and provide information on risk reduction to help individuals and communities address conditions

that facilitate violence, decrease perpetration and increase empowerment for victims in order to

promote safety. Such programs include: in-person training and education, educational outreach

during campus-wide events, such as a large-scale “Consent Day” program; bystander intervention

training for students, including student leaders and all resident assistants, and new students at fall

orientation through an interactive theater production; and risk-reduction strategies designed to

promote healthy decision-making; classroom-based presentations; residence hall passive and active

programming, educational meetings, courses, and workshops for students who may be sanctioned as

part of the Community Standards process.

Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry

The Sex Offenders Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) required the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts to establish sex offender registration and notification programs. Sex offender

registration is used for monitoring and tracking sex offenders after they are released back into the

community. The Sex Offender Registry provides important information about convicted sex

offenders to local, state and federal authorities as well to the public. The registry contains names,

current residences and past offenses of registered offenders and can be found at

The

Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry website.

Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

Policies and Procedures

Below are the Curry College policies and procedures relating to dating violence, domestic violence,

sexual assault, and stalking. Students and employees are provided written notification about existing

counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration-

assistance, student financial aid, and other services available for victims both on-campus and in the

community.

The College also provides written notification to victims about options for requesting changes to

academic, living, transportation and working situations or other campus support services and

protective measures.

Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination

I. Institutional Values and Statement of Non-Discrimination

Curry College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all

employees, students, and applicants.  No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated

against or harassed on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or

ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, or

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any category protected by applicable state and federal laws. Similarly, Curry College is committed

to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-

discrimination laws.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under

both federal and Massachusetts state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act,

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151B, § 4, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151C, § 2, and

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 214, § 1C. Furthermore, conduct prohibited under this policy

is incompatible with the values and mission of Curry College and will not be tolerated.

II. Purpose and Scope

The College fully supports the right of all persons to hold employment and receive education

without suffering unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Sexual and Gender-Based

Harassment and Discrimination Policy prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment and

discrimination, including but not limited to, sexual misconduct, dating and interpersonal violence,

and stalking. It also prohibits- retaliation against an individual for making a report of conduct

prohibited under this policy or for participation in an investigation of an alleged violation of this

policy.

This policy applies to all College community members, including students (prospective and current),

employees, visitors, vendors, and independent contractors, when the conduct:

1. Occurs on College property, including online or electronic conduct through the use of

college computing or network resources.

2. Occurs in the context of an employment or education program or activity of the college; or

3. May have continuing adverse effects for the College community.

1. Please note that under the Department of Education’s Title IX Regulations, published May

19, 2020, certain procedures will apply only to a narrow category of cases, outlined in the

Curry College Title IX Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination. Those

cases meeting the definitions and jurisdictional elements outlined in the College’s Title IX

Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination will follow the College’s

Grievance Procedure for Title IX Sexual Harassment. Those cases that do not fit within

these new guidelines will be handled through the College’s policy and process outlined here

in the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy. This is not to

suggest that any case is more or less important, but instead a reflection of federal regulations

that apply only to a specifically identified set of cases.

III. Prohibited Conduct under this Policy

A. Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Individuals may not be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of their employment or

academic program or subject to harassment in the workplace or academic environment.

Such- conduct is illegal under federal and state laws and is strictly prohibited by the College.

Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by officers, faculty, managers, supervisors,

employees, students, vendors, clientele, and contractors will not be tolerated.

This Policy focuses on Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, which are

further described in this Section.

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B. Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment

Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment and sexual violence are forms of sex discrimination

that are illegal under both federal and Massachusetts state law. Under these laws, unwelcome

sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other conduct of a sexual nature whether verbal,

non-verbal, graphic, physical, electronic, or otherwise constitute sexual harassment when:

• Submission to or rejection of such sexual advances, conduct, or requests for sexually based

favors is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s

employment, education or participation in College programs or activities, or a basis for

employment or educational decisions affecting the individual (quid pro quo); or

• Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work

performance, education, or participation in College programs or activities, or creating

an intimidating, hostile, humiliating or sexually offensive work, learning, or living

environment (hostile environment).

Sexual harassment does not refer to behavior or occasional compliments of a socially acceptable

nature. It refers to behavior that is not welcome and occurs in a variety of situations which share

a common element: the inappropriate introduction of sexual activities or comments into the work

or educational environment. It may occur on or off campus.

Sexual harassment often involves relationships of unequal power. Such situations may contain

elements of coercion, such as when compliance with requests for sexual favors becomes a

condition for granting privileges or favorable treatment on the job, or favorable treatment in the

classroom. However, sexual harassment may also involve relationships among persons of equal

authority or power, such as when repeated advances or demeaning verbal comments by a co‐

worker towards another co‐worker have a harmful effect on a person’s ability to perform his or

her work.

Sexual harassment can also involve behavior directed to and/or by students of the College, as

well as employees and non‐employees of the College.

Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to:

• Repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances or propositions

• Verbal abuse or innuendo of a sexual nature which is continued or repeated;

• Physical contact such as touching, hugging, patting or pinching which is uninvited

and unwanted by the other person;

• Offensive verbal comments of a sexual nature about an individual’s body or sexual terms

used to describe an individual;

• An open display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures if people find them offensive;

• Jokes or remarks of a sexual nature if people find them offensive;

• Unwanted prolonged and apparent staring or leering at a person;

• Obscene gestures or suggestive or insulting sounds made towards people who find

them offensive;

• The demand for sexual favors accompanied by an implied or overt threat concerning an

individual’s employment status or educational status or promises of

preferential treatment;

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• Direct or implied requests for sexual favors in exchange for actual or promised favorable

evaluations of course requirements, or favorable recommendations for position or

benefits within or outside the College Community

In evaluating allegations of sexual harassment, the allegations are evaluated from both a

subjective and objective perspective considering the totality of the circumstances.

Gender-Based Harassment

Harassment based on sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression,

which may include acts of aggression, intimidation, or hostility, whether verbal or non-verbal,

graphic, physical, or otherwise, even if the acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature, when

the conditions for hostile environment harassment or quid pro quo harassment are present, as

defined above.

C. Additional Forms of Sexual Misconduct

Sexual Misconduct

Curry College strictly prohibits sexual violence and all other forms of sexual misconduct.

Sexual Misconduct includes any sexual contact or activity that occurs without the effective

consent of any individual involved. It is the obligation of every person to obtain effective

consent from the other person prior to sexual contact. Effective Consent is discussed in the

section below.

Examples of sexual misconduct include, but are not limited to:

• Having or attempting to have sexual intercourse with another individual without consent or by

force. Sexual intercourse includes anal, oral or vaginal penetration, however slight, with a

body part or object.

• Intentional and unwelcome sexual touching, such as touching another’s genitals, buttocks, or

breasts without consent; or making someone touch you or themselves on these body parts.

• Having sexual contact with someone who is incapacitated (e.g. from alcohol or drug usage)

such that their decision-making ability is compromised so that they are unable to consent.

• Continuing sexual activity after either party has made it clear, either verbally or by conduct

that they do not wish to continue physical contact.

Effective Consent

Effective consent is informed, knowing and voluntary. The College defines effective consent as

mutually understandable words or actions which indicate willingness to participate in mutually

agreed upon sexual activity. Effective Consent cannot be given by minors (in Massachusetts,

those not yet sixteen (16) years of age). Effective Consent cannot be given by individuals who

have a mental disability that results in their being unable to provide informed, knowing and

voluntary consent. Effective Consent cannot be given by those who are unconscious, unaware

or otherwise physically helpless. Consent obtained as a result of physical force, threats,

intimidation (implied threats), duress or coercion is not Effective Consent. A person who

knows or should reasonably have known that another person is incapacitated may not engage in

sexual activity with that person, and there can be no Effective Consent in such situations.

Effective Consent cannot be given by those who are incapacitated as a result of alcohol or other

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drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary). In addition, incapacitation may result from

mental disability, sleep, or involuntary physical restraint, and there can be no Effective Consent

in such situations.

Incapacitation

The College defines incapacitation as a state where an individual cannot make rational,

reasonable decisions because the individual lacks the capacity to giving knowing consent,

and/or as a state where one cannot make a rational, reasonable decision because the individual

lacks the ability to understand the who, what, when, where, why or how of their sexual

interaction. Consent to one form of sexual activity does not imply consent to other forms.

Consent may be given for specific sexual activities and not for others. Consent at one time,

including prior intimate partner or physical relationships does not imply future consent.

Silence does not constitute consent and may indicate that something is wrong and the potential

for sexual misconduct exists. The use of alcohol or other drugs does not constitute a defense

for the failure of a person who initiates sexual activity to obtain effective consent.

Sexual Exploitation

Sexual Exploitation is purposely or knowingly taking sexual advantage of another person

without consent. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to:

• Obscene or indecent behavior, including exposure of one's sexual organs or the display

of offensive sexual behavior.

• Deliberate observation of others (including letting others hide for observation) for sexual

purposes without their consent.

• Taking, posting, displaying or disseminating pictures, video or audio of another person’s

intimate body parts, or another person engaged in sexual activity or in a state of undress

without that person’s consent.

• Possession or distribution of illegal pornography.

• Prostitution.

• Knowingly exposing another person to a sexually transmitted infection or virus without the

other’s knowledge.

• Providing someone with alcohol or drugs (such as “date rape” drugs), with or without that

person’s knowledge, for the purpose of making the person vulnerable to non-consensual

sexual activity.

Relationship and Intimate Partner Violence

Physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, or other forms of

emotional, sexual or economic abuse (i.e. controlling access to finances) is prohibited,

including but not limited to those directed towards an intimate partner. Such violence can be a

single act or a pattern of behavior. Intimate partner relationships are defined as short or long-

term relationships (current or former) between persons intended to provide some emotional

and/or romantic physical intimacy.

Domestic violence and dating violence may also constitute forms of intimate partner violence

and are prohibited by the College. Dating violence includes violence by a person who has been

in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the complaining party. The

existence of such relationship is determined by its length, its type, and frequency of interaction

of persons involved in the relationship. Domestic violence includes acts that may constitute

violent misdemeanor and felony offenses committed by the victim’s current or former spouse,

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cohabitant, or a person with whom he or she shares a child (as well as a person similarly

protected under applicable domestic or family violence laws).

Stalking

Stalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person, whether that person is a

total stranger, acquaintance, current or former intimate partner, or anyone else that would cause

a reasonable person to fear for her or his safety, for the safety of a third person, or to suffer

substantial emotional distress. Such behavior is prohibited.

Stalking behaviors include, but are not limited to repeatedly pursuing, following, waiting, or

appearing uninvited at or near a residence, workplace, classroom, or other places frequented by

the person; surveillance or other types of observation, including but not limited to staring or

watching an individual without their consent (which may be referred to as “peeping”); and

repeated unwanted communication, including, but not limited to, face-to-face communication,

telephone calls, voice messages, e-mails, text messages, social media, written letters, gifts, or

any other communications that are not welcomed by the recipient of the communication.

Retaliation

Retaliation against any individual for reporting in good faith acts of discrimination or

harassment, or for assisting in an investigation of or providing information related to a report of

discrimination or harassment, is strictly prohibited by federal and state laws and regulations and

will not be tolerated. Retaliatory acts constitute a violation of the law and this Policy and may

include, but are not limited to, intimidating, threatening, or taking adverse actions against an

individual for attempting to or bringing forward a good faith complaint of discrimination or

harassment, or for assisting in an investigation or providing information related to a report of

discrimination or harassment. Engaging in retaliatory acts, including the continuation or

recurrence of harassment or discrimination (directly or through a third party), is a violation of

law and this Policy and will result in disciplinary action. The College’s investigation of reported

acts of retaliation shall proceed independent of the College’s investigation of the related

report(s) of discrimination or harassment.

Any suspected retaliation should be reported immediately to the Title IX Coordinator as

circumstances warrant.

Complicity

Complicity is any act taken with the purpose of aiding, facilitating, promoting or encouraging

the commission of a violation of this policy by another person.

D. Amorous Relationships Between Faculty, Students, and Staff

Employees should always conduct themselves professionally in their dealings with coworkers

and students and others. The College expects the employees involved to exercise discretion and

maturity in the manner in which they relate to each other at work with coworkers and students.

Personal/romantic relationships between employees of different levels of authority within the

College may affect the morale of co-workers by creating actual or perceived favoritism.

Therefore, neither party to a romantic relationship should participate in formal or informal

supervision, review or evaluation of the other. The College may alter the work responsibilities of

parties engaged in a romantic relationship in order to limit their professional contact with one

another.

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Romantic relationships between employees and students are strictly prohibited. For more

information regarding amorous relationships, contact Human Resources at (617) 333-2263.

IV. Options for Reporting Prohibited Conduct

Individuals who have experienced sexual or gender-based harassment or discrimination, including

sexual violence, are encouraged to report the misconduct to the College or to local law enforcement.

These options are not mutually exclusive – you do not need to choose one option over the other.

Internal and criminal reports can be made simultaneously or at different times. There is no time

limit for filing a report with the College and reports can be made regardless of where the conduct

occurred. Individuals are encouraged to report misconduct as soon as possible in order to maximize

the College’s ability to respond promptly and effectively.

The College encourages all individuals to seek assistance from a medical provider and/or law

enforcement immediately after an incident of sexual violence. This is the best option to ensure

preservation of evidence and to begin a timely investigation, outside of the College’s process.

Additionally, the Department of Public Safety can assist those seeking court ordered civil Abuse

Prevention Orders (M.G.L. c. 209A) or Harassment Prevention Orders (M.G.L. c. 258E.)

A. Reporting to Law Enforcement

Conduct that violates this policy may also constitute a violation of law. For immediate safety

assistance, an individual can dial 911 or contact Curry College Public Safety.

The Department of Public Safety can assist in making a criminal report to local law

enforcement.

To report potential criminal conduct to local law enforcement, contact information is below.

Additionally, the Department of Public Safety can provide information about the process for

seeking court order civil restraining orders or harassment protection orders.

EMERGENCY

911

Curry College Public

Safety

(617) 333-2222

940 Brush Hill Rd.

Milton MA 02186

Milton Police

(617) 698-3800

40 Highland Street,

Milton, MA, 02186

Plymouth Police

(508) 830-4218

20 Long Pond Rd., Plymouth,

MA 02360

B. Reporting to the College

The following individuals are trained and designated to receive and respond to allegations of

violations of the policy:

Making a report of prohibited conduct under this policy involves telling an employee of the College

(with the exception of those designated as “confidential,” referenced in Section V), also known as

“mandated reporters,” what occurred. While reported misconduct must be relayed to the Title IX

Coordinator, individuals wishing to make a complaint can speak directly to one of the above

Rachel King,

Title IX Coordinator

55 Atherton Street

Rachel.King@curry.edu

617‐979‐3516

Jennifer Golojuch-Bordon

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean

of Students

1016 Brush Hill Road.

Jennifer.golojuchbo[email protected]

617-391-5240

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Coordinators or any mandated reporter. Additionally, a number of staff and faculty across campus

have been trained as Liaisons, serving as a resource to members of the College community. These

Liaisons participate in annual training and are knowledgeable about College policies, procedures,

resources and reporting obligations.

A knowingly and intentionally false or frivolous complaint, determined by the College to have been

made in bad faith and dishonesty in the context of an investigation, is a serious offense. A finding

that the College policies have not been violated is not, in and of itself, an indication that a complaint

is false or unfounded. The College reserves the right to impose appropriate disciplinary action to

students and employees who knowingly and intentionally file a false or frivolous complaint, or who

participate in bad faith in the investigation of a complaint filed pursuant to College policies by

knowingly and intentionally provide false and misleading information in the context of the

investigation.

V. Confidentiality and Employee Reporting Obligations

A number of different resources and reporting options are available to those who have experienced

sex or gender-based discrimination or harassment, including sexual violence. It is important to

understand, however, that these resources offer varying degrees of confidentiality and reporting

obligations, as outlined below.

Employee Reporting Responsibilities: All College employees (faculty and staff) must promptly

notify the Title IX Coordinator about possible sexual or gender-based harassment, with limited

exceptions. On-campus resources who can maintain confidentiality and are therefore not required to

report discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator, are those employed at the

Counseling Center and Health Services.

Adherence to this reporting obligation ensures that the College can connect affected individuals with

appropriate resources and services; track incidents and identify patterns; and, where appropriate,

take steps to protect the College community.

All actions taken to investigate and resolve complaints shall be conducted with as much privacy and

discretion as possible without compromising the thoroughness and fairness of the investigation.

The College will not disclose the identity of a complainant or respondent, except as necessary to

carry out a disciplinary process or as permitted under state or federal law. All persons involved are

to treat the situation with respect and as confidentially as possible. To conduct a thorough

investigation, the Investigator(s) and/or Title IX Coordinator may discuss the complaint with

witnesses and those persons involved in or affected by the complaint, and those persons necessary to

assist in the investigation or to implement appropriate remedial action.

Complainant Requests Not to Investigate: A Complainant may request that the College not

investigate or pursue resolution of a report or may request that their name not be disclosed. This can

limit the College’s ability to respond fully to the reported misconduct and pursue disciplinary action

against the Respondent. Such requests should be made to a Title IX Coordinator and will be

balanced with the College’s responsibility and legal obligation to provide a safe and non-

discriminatory environment for all members of the College community. The College will respect the

Complainant’s right not to participate in an investigation but may continue an investigation in order

to meet its responsibility and legal obligation to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment

for all members of the Curry community. In such cases, the College will consult with the

Complainant and keep the Complainant informed about the chosen course of action. The College

may determine that it must investigate and pursue resolution of a report. An individual who initially

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requests anonymity or who requests that the College not investigate or pursue resolution may later

request that the College investigate and pursue resolution.

Informal Resolution. An Informal Resolution Process (IRP) may be used as a way to address

allegations of sexual and gender-based harassment and discrimination covered under this Policy

under certain circumstances. Informal Resolution, which can take various forms, described below,

requires voluntary, written consent for participation by the parties and is available at the discretion

of the Title IX Coordinator. An IRP is not permitted when an employee is alleged to have sexually

harassed a student.

Prior to participating in an Informal Resolution Process, parties will receive written notice of the

allegations and an explanation of the process and consequences, including a summary of the records

that will be maintained or could be shared if the parties elect an IRP. Any party, including the

College, can end an IRP and resume applicable student or employee grievance procedures at any

time. Information obtained during the course of the IRP will not be available for use during formal

grievance process.

Informal Resolutions can result in the voluntary imposition of safety measures, remedies, and/or

agreed-upon resolutions by the parties, including, but not limited to, no contact orders, restrictions

from activities, class, and locations, and education or training, that are enforceable by the College.

Informal Resolution may take the form of a Restorative Justice Resolution Process, which can be

facilitated by the Title IX Coordinator or other trained, third-party facilitator. This may or may not

involve face-to-face meetings with the Complainant and Respondent, available if all parties,

including the College, are in agreement. A restorative justice conference brings together those who

were impacted by an offense, typically including those who were harmed, those who were

responsible for causing the harm, and impacted community members. Through a facilitated

dialogue, the participants discuss the harm and surrounding events, and mutually determine

solutions to repair harm and rebuild trust. The Restorative Justice Resolution will result in an

agreement between the Complainant, Respondent, the College, and other impacted parties.

Participation in an Informal Resolution Process does not constitute a finding of responsibility for a

policy violation and is therefore not part of the student or employee’s disciplinary file. However,

information regarding participation in the IRP is maintained, as well as the agreement. If the

Respondent is found responsible for a violation of any College policy in the future, this agreement

can be considered when issuing sanctions for the Respondent. All agreements reached during the

IRP, must be approved by the Title IX Coordinator and signed by the Respondent and

Complainant. Failure to reach an agreement or complete the items in the signed agreement may

result in the case being referred to the Formal Resolution Process.

Clery Act Reporting: In accordance with the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act

(VAWA), statistical information regarding certain offenses will be included in the College’s annual

safety and security report in a manner that does not include any personally identifiable

information. All employees who are designated as Campus Security Authorities for the purposes of

the Clery Act must immediately provide non-identifying statistical information regarding all

reported incidents of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

All personally identifiable information is kept private, but statistical information is passed along to

the College’s Department of Public Safety by the Title IX Coordinator regarding the type of incident

and its general location (on or off-campus or in the surrounding area, but no addresses are given) for

publication in the Annual Security Report and daily campus crime log. Campus Security

Authorities include: student affairs/student conduct staff, Public Safety, local police, coaches,

athletic directors, residence life staff, student activities staff, human resources staff, advisors to

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student organizations, and any other official with significant responsibility for student and campus

activities.

In addition, College administrators will issue timely warnings for incidents reported that pose a

serious and ongoing threat to the safety of the campus community.

VI. Accessing Resources

A. Confidential Resources

If a student or employee wants to speak with a confidential resource, trained staff are available

on and off campus. Help and support is available to those who want to talk in detail about an

incident but are not sure if they are ready or interested in reporting to the College or law

enforcement.

Emotional Support

On-campus: Counseling Center (617) 333-2182 (8:30-4:30) ( For students) Wellness

Center, 1016 Brush Hill Road, Milton, MA 02186

Counselor-on-call after hours via Public Safety (Seven days a week) (617)

333-2222

Off-campus: A New Day victim advocates (a program of Health Imperatives)

24-hour hotline (508) 588-8255

950 W. Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301

DOVE – Domestic Violence Ended

24-hour hotline (617) 471-1234

P.O. Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269

(For employees) If an employee wants to speak with a confidential resource, Life

Assistance Program through Cigna Behavioral Health (available to

employees) is a free confidential service available to all employees and their

household members.

Services are available to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for support.

Life Assistance Program: (800) 538-3543

Services available include face-to-face visits with a network provider for

behavioral issues, telephonic support for work/life concerns and crisis

support).

In cases of physical violence and/or sexual misconduct, the College encourages individuals to seek

medical care, which also offers the best option to ensure the preservation of evidence.

Medical Care

On-campus: Health Services (617) 333-2182 (8:30-4:30)

(For students) Wellness Center, 1016 Brush Hill Road, Milton, MA 02186

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Off-campus: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (617) 696-4600

199 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186

(Transportation available via Public Safety (617) 333-2222

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (617) 667-7000

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Plymouth Campus: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth (508) 746-2000

275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360

B. Amnesty

The College encourages reporting of sexual harassment and discrimination, and seeks to

remove any barriers to reporting. The College recognizes that a reporting party who has been

drinking or using drugs at the time of an incident may be hesitant to make a report because of

potential disciplinary consequences.

Accordingly, students who report sexual misconduct, either

as a Complainant or a third-party witness, will not be subject to disciplinary action for a

violation

of the College’s student conduct policies related to the incident, unless the College determines

that the report was not made in good faith or that the violation was egregious. An egregious

violation shall include, but not be limited to, taking an action that places the health and safety of

another person at risk.

The College may, however, initiate an educational discussion or pursue

other educational remedies regarding alcohol or other drugs.

C. Remedial, Protective and Interim Measures

When the College receives a report of a violation of this policy, reasonable and appropriate

remedial, protective, and interim measures may be put in place,

by the appropriate College

official(s), regardless of where the reported conduct occurred

. These measures may be both

remedial (designed to address a Complainant’s safety and well-being and continued access to

educational opportunities) or protective (designed to reduce the risk of harm to an individual or

community). These measures, which may be temporary or permanent, may be imposed even

when not specifically requested by a Complainant or Respondent at the discretion of the

College, as appropriate. They include but are not limited to: no contact orders; access to campus

escort; changes to student housing, dining, or work circumstances; counseling and medical

services; victim advocacy; legal assistance; academic support; transportation accommodations;

assistance maintaining eligibility for student visa or financial aid; immigration assistance;

interim suspension; and administrative leave (with or without pay). (See Appendix A on page 76

for more information)

VII. Applicable Procedures under this Policy

The Office of Human Resources may address alleged violations of this policy which are brought

against an employee, a visitor to an employee, or a vendor. The applicable procedures can be found

in the Employee Handbook

The Office of Community Standards and Accountability may address alleged violations of this

College policy that are made against a student of the College or a visitor to a student.

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VIII. Academic Freedom

Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed to limit the legitimate and reasonable academic

responsibilities and academic freedoms of the College's professional educators. Conduct believed to

be offensive, on its own, is not sufficient to constitute a violation of this policy. The conduct must be

sufficiently serious to interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in employment or an

educational program and activities from both a subjective and objective perspective.

IX. Prevention and Awareness Programs

In line with the College’s commitment to the prevention of prohibited conduct, Curry College

provides a variety of ongoing education and awareness programs. New students and employees

receive prevention- programming when joining the College community and returning students and

current employees receive ongoing training and related education.

For more information about the College’s available prevention and education offerings, please

contact the Title IX Coordinator.

X. Title IX Coordinator / State and Federal Agencies

Individuals may contact one of the College’s Title IX Coordinators to address questions about the

conduct prohibited under this policy, including sexual discrimination and harassment. Individuals

may also file a complaint for violations of this policy directly with a Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator:

Rachel King,

55 Atherton Street

[email protected]

617‐979‐3516

Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Vinnie Eruzione

Director of Athletics

Student Center, L-04

[email protected]

(617) 333-2202

Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Jennifer Golojuch-Borden

1016 Brush Hill Road

Jennifer.GolojuchBorden@curry.edu

617‐391‐5240

State and Federal Agencies

In addition to the above, if you believe you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination,

harassment or retaliation, you may file a formal complaint with the government agencies set forth

below. Using the College’s complaint process does not prohibit you from filing a complaint with

these agencies:

1. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)

Boston Area Office:

John F. Kennedy Federal Building

475 Government Center

Boston, MA 02203

(800) 669-4000

2. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”)

Boston Headquarters:

1 Ashburton Place, Suite 601

Boston MA 02108

(617) 994-6000

Springfield Office:

436 Dwight Street, Room 220

Springfield, MA 01103

(413) 739-2145

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Worcester Office:

484 Main Street, Room 320

Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 453-9630

New Bedford Office:

800 Purchase Street, Room 501

New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 990-2390

Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights (OCR) – Boston Office

5 Post Office Square, 8

Floor

Boston, MA 02109-3921

(617) 289-0111

XII. Violations of Massachusetts State Law

Some of the conduct prohibited by this policy may also constitute violations of the law. The

following are definitions compiled from the Massachusetts General Laws applicable to certain

relevant offenses.

Dating and Domestic Violence

Massachusetts law has no statutory definition of “dating violence” or “domestic violence,” but there

is a related crime of “domestic abuse” defined as: the occurrence of one or more of the following

acts between family or household members: attempting to cause or causing physical harm, placing

another in fear of imminent serious physical harm; and causing another to engage involuntarily in

sexual relations- by force, threat, or duress. Under this law, family or household members include

people who are or were married, residing in the same household, related by blood or marriage, have

a child together, or have a substantive dating or engagement relationship. See M.G.L. c. 209A, § 1.

Sexual Assault

There is no crime called “sexual assault” in Massachusetts; however, there are related crimes that

constitute sexual offenses:

• “Rape,” which is defined as the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with

any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the

consent of the victim. Under state law, rape occurs when the offender has “sexual

intercourse or unnatural sexual intercourse with a person and compels such person to submit

by force and against his/her will or compels such person to submit by threat of bodily

injury.” See M.G.L. c. 265, § 22.

• A sexual assault that does not meet the legal definition of rape may constitute “indecent

assault and battery,” which occurs when the offender, without the victim’s consent,

intentionally has physical contact of a sexual nature with the victim. See M.G.L. c. 265, §

13H.

• “Statutory rape,” which is defined as non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is

under the statutory age of consent. In Massachusetts the statutory age of consent is 16 years

of age. See M.G.L., c. 265, § 23.

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Stalking

Under Massachusetts law, M.G.L., c. 265, §43, an individual engages in stalking if she/he: 1.)

willfully and maliciously engages in a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of

time directed at a specific person which seriously alarms or annoys that person and would cause a

reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress; and 2.) makes a threat with the intent to

place the person in imminent fear of death or bodily injury.

Consent

Massachusetts does not have a specific definition for consent in this context. Instead, Massachusetts

has several laws that define the age of consent and the additional penalties that attach if a person is

under the age of 16 or 14. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to have sex under any circumstances with

someone who is incapable of giving consent due to incapacity or impairment; incapacity or

impairment may be caused by intoxication or drugs, or because a victim is underage, mentally

impaired, unconscious, or asleep.

Procedures for Students

Investigating and Resolving Alleged Violations of College Policies

Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination

Investigation and Grievance Procedures

The following procedures apply to the investigation and resolution of alleged violations of the above

policies on Discrimination, Bias-Related Harassment, and Hate Crimes, including the College’s

Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy (hereinafter “the Policies”). These

procedures do not apply in cases falling under the Curry College Title IX Policy Prohibiting Sexual

Harassment and Discrimination. The College’s Title IX Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and

Discrimination can be found in the Student Handbook and the Employee Handbook.

The College will investigate allegations of violations of these Policies in a prompt, equitable, and

impartial manner. Depending upon the facts and circumstances known to it, the College, in its

discretion and judgment, may determine that the report of alleged violations of these Policies will be

addressed, investigated, and/or resolved outside of the procedures described hereinafter, and it also

may take interim action as it deems appropriate to address the safety and protection of the College

community.

As part of its investigation, the College, through its Director of Community Standards &

Accountability or another person designated by the Dean of Students (hereinafter, “the conduct

officer”), will investigate the alleged violation. At the College’s discretion, more than one conduct

officer may be assigned. The College, in its discretion, may also assign an investigator from outside

the College’s administration (“an external investigator”) to conduct the investigation with the

College’s internal investigator. (In addition, the College may assign an external investigator, without

assigning an internal investigator.) All investigators – conduct officers or external investigators –

will be qualified and annually trained individuals employed by the College or engaged by the

College for the purpose of conduct investigations under the Policies. Involved parties should inform

the Dean of Students (in writing) of any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest with regard to the

designated investigator and/or conduct officer.

If the determination is that the report will go through the community standards process, both the

person who makes a complaint alleging a violation of these Policies, or a person who is identified as

someone who experienced a violation (“the Complainant”) and the individual alleged to have

violated a policy (“the Respondent”) will be notified in writing by the College and a community

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standards meeting will be scheduled. This written notice to the Complainant and the Respondent

will include a brief description of the allegations, the portion(s) of the Policies that are alleged to

have been violated, and any interim measures in place about which either Party must be made

aware. This written notice does not constitute a finding or a determination of responsibility.

Both the Complainant and the Respondent will be given the opportunity to inform the College,

verbally and/or through a written statement, of any facts that they believe should be considered in

the College’s investigation of the reported violation. As part of the investigation process, the

conduct officer may: offer the Complainant and the Respondent the opportunity to speak

(separately) with the conduct officer; speak with other individuals, who in the conduct officer’s

discretion may have information relevant to the report; and review written documents, materials, or

property, as the conduct officer deems appropriate, to conduct a prompt, fair and impartial

investigation.

Both the Complainant and the Respondent are afforded the right to provide to the conduct

officer: name of witnesses to the alleged violation, questions to be asked of the involved Parties and

potential witnesses, and any documents or items that are relevant to the investigation. The conduct

officer will exercise discretion in their determination of what information to consider, which

questions are to be asked of the involved Parties and potential witnesses, and which potential

witnesses identified by the Parties can provide relevant information to the investigation. The

conduct officer generally will not consider information related to either Party’s sexual history

outside of the conduct in question.

Both the Complainant and the Respondent are asked to attend (separately) the Community Standards

Meeting. Students are expected to be truthful, and to participate as requested. Both the

Complainant and the Respondent are permitted to have a support person accompany them to a

Community Standards meeting. A student should select a support person whose schedule allows

attendance at the scheduled date and time for the meetings as delays may not be permitted due to

scheduled conflicts for the support person. The role of a support person is to accompany a student

with the purpose of providing support during the community standards meeting. A support person

may not address or question the conduct officer, answer on behalf of the student, or otherwise

actively participate in the community standards process. A support person cannot be a witness or

otherwise involved in the investigation or resolution process. If the College requests that a student

attend a Community Standards Meeting and the student does not do so for any reason whatsoever,

the College will still move forward with the community standards process.

If a student or a law enforcement agency requests the College to delay its community standards

process because the conduct at issue is also subject to a civil or criminal case, the College, in its sole

discretion through its Dean of Students and/or her designee, will determine if it is in the best interest

of the College and its community to delay or move forward with the community standards process,

address the matter, and/or implement appropriate interim and/or final actions and sanctions

(including, but not limited to, No Contact Orders, full or partial removal from campus, residence

facilities, and/or classes, removals or interim removals, or suspensions or interim suspensions),

notwithstanding the civil or criminal case.

In instances of alleged sexual misconduct, documentation containing the information gathered

during the investigation will be made available for review by the Parties prior to a determination

being reached. The parties will be given an opportunity to provide a response to the conduct

officer. The facts gathered during the College’s investigation of reported violations will be

reviewed, and a decision will be made by the conduct officer as to whether a violation occurred,

based upon a preponderance of the evidence standard (i.e., is it more likely than not that the alleged

violation occurred). The conduct officer will present this finding to the Dean of Students, or

designee, for sanctioning, if applicable.

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Notification of Determination

The College will inform both the Complainant and the Respondent in writing whether the College

has concluded that a violation of the Policies did or did not occur. Both the Complainant and

Respondent will typically be notified of the outcome of the community standards process within 60

days of the commencement of the investigation, although circumstances (including the constraints of

the school calendar and scheduling conflicts) may result in a longer period. In certain situations,

where the complaint involves a report of a crime of violence or a forcible or non-forcible sex

offence, the Complainant may be provided with information about the sanctions imposed against the

Respondent. In all other cases, the Complainant shall be informed of sanctions imposed against the

Respondent where the sanction directly relates to the Complainant (for example, sanctions that

require the Respondent to have no contact with the Complainant, and/or removal from the same

residence hall or class).

Disciplinary Action and Sanctions

When an individual is found to have violated the College’s policies on Discrimination, Bias-

Related Harassment, or Hate Crimes or the Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and

Discrimination Policy, appropriate disciplinary action and sanctions will be imposed by the

College, including but not limited to, probation, loss of privileges, mandatory training or

counseling, mandated assessment, removal from classes, buildings, activities, programs, and/or

campus locations, suspension, and/or expulsion from the College. Additional information on

sanctions that may be imposed following the determination of a violation of the Policy are

referenced in the sanctioning section of the Community Standards Process in this handbook. The

imposition of sanctions may result in the withholding of a Curry College diploma.

Procedures for Employees

Investigating and Resolving Alleged Violations of College Policies Prohibiting

Harassment and Discrimination

1.1 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Curry College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that supports each

community member’s professional, academic or personal pursuits. The College’s Unlawful

Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy reflects our commitment to these goals.

Curry College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education programs

to all employees, students, and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated

against or harassed on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or

ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in the Uniformed Services, or any

category protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Curry College is committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and

compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under

both federal and Massachusetts state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act, Massachusetts

General Laws chapter 151B, § 4, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151C, § 2, and Massachusetts

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General Laws chapter 214, § 1C. Conduct prohibited by law and this Policy is incompatible with

the values and mission of Curry College and will not be tolerated.

The College’s complete policy prohibiting Sexual and Gender-Based Discrimination and

Harassment, including sexual violence and sexual misconduct, can be reviewed at Section 1.2 of this

Employee Handbook. For further information, please contact the Human Resources Office, or

contact the College’s Title IX Coordinator.

A. Prohibition Against Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment And Retaliation

The College fully supports the right of all persons to hold employment or receive education without

suffering from acts of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. As such, it is the policy of the

College to maintain a work and academic environment that is free of harassment and of discriminatory

actions based on an individual’s legally protected characteristics, which can include but are not limited

to race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability,

pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military

status, membership in the Uniformed Services, or any category protected by applicable state and federal

laws.

Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by officers, faculty, managers, supervisors,

employees, students, vendors, clientele, and contractors will not be tolerated. Such conduct is illegal

under federal and state laws and is strictly prohibited by the College.

B. Definitions

Discrimination is a legal term referring to an employment or academic decision that results in negative

and/or different treatment of an individual based upon one or more of the individual’s legally protected

characteristics. Discriminatory conduct includes decisions in which one or more of the individual’s

legally protected characteristics were the sole factor or a contributing factor.

Harassment is a legal term describing when an individual is targeted with verbal, written, visual, or

physical conduct based upon one or more of the individual's legally protected characteristics and that

unreasonably interferes with the individual's work or academic performance, or creates an intimidating,

hostile, or offensive working, living or learning environment. Such acts may occur on or off campus, and

during or after work hours.

Examples of Harassing or Discriminatory Conduct: Depending upon the circumstances and how they

impact the workplace, educational programs, activities, or the academic environment, examples of

discrimination or harassment in violation of this Policy may include, but are not limited to, following

types of conduct:

 Making decisions about a person’s employment, compensation, or education based upon or

motivated by the person’s protected characteristic(s);

 Verbal or physical abuse, offensive innuendo or derogatory words, epithets, or comments

concerning, based on, or motivated by a person’s protected characteristic(s);

 An open display of objects, pictures, or other media which create a hostile working/learning

environment based on or motivated by a person’s protected characteristic(s); or

 Failure to provide religious or disability-related accommodations when required by applicable

law.

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Sexual Harassment is a legal term describing discriminatory behavior where an individual is the

recipient of unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or is otherwise subjected to

conduct of a sexual nature whether verbal, non-verbal, graphic, physical, electronic or by any and all

other means. Behavior can constitute sexual harassment when:

• Submission to or rejection of such sexual advances, conduct, or requests for sexually based

favors is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s

employment, education or participation in College programs or activities, or a basis for

employment or educational decisions affecting the individual (quid pro quo); or

• Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work

performance, education, or participation in College programs or activities, or creating an

intimidating, hostile, humiliating or sexually offensive work, learning, or living environment

(hostile environment).

Sexual harassment may occur on or off campus, and during or after work hours.

Gender-Based Harassment is a legal term describing harassment based on sex or gender, sexual

orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, which may include acts of aggression,

intimidation, or hostility, whether verbal or non-verbal, graphic, physical, or otherwise, even if the

acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature, when the conditions for hostile environment sexual

harassment or quid pro quo sexual harassment are present, as defined above.

More information about the College’s Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy and the Curry

College Title IX Policy on Sexual Harassment and Discrimination can be found in this Employee

Handbook.

C. Responsibilities For Every Curry College Community Member

The terms of this Policy apply to all members of the Curry College community, including students,

faculty and staff members, visitors and vendors.

Accordingly, each member of the College community is personally responsible for ensuring that his or

her conduct does not violate this Policy.

Each College community member is responsible for cooperating in any investigation of an alleged

violation of this Policy if requested to do so by the individual(s) conducting the investigation.

Any individual who observes an incident that may constitute a violation of this Policy or who otherwise

becomes aware of such an incident must immediately notify the Vice President of Human Resources, the

Title IX Coordinator, or Deputy Title IX Coordinators listed herein.

All employees are required to participate in the College’s workplace prevention harassment training

program upon hire and every three years thereafter.

D. Academic Freedom

Nothing contained in this Policy shall be construed to limit the legitimate and reasonable academic

responsibilities and academic freedoms of the College’s professional educators. Conduct believed to be

offensive, on its own, is not sufficient to constitute a violation of this Policy. The conduct must be

sufficiently serious to interfere with an individual’s ability to participate in employment or an educational

program and activities from both a subjective and objective perspective.

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E. Reporting Complaints of Conduct in Violation of This Policy

If an individual believes that he or she has been subject to conduct prohibited under this Policy, the most

immediate goal is to stop the offensive conduct. Often, this can be accomplished by confronting whoever

is engaging in the conduct, telling them what the individual finds offensive, and requesting that they stop.

However, there is no requirement that the individual do so, and it may be that this approach is not practical

or effective.

If an individual believes that he or she has been the subject of conduct prohibited under this policy, or if

he or she is not sure if certain behavior violates this policy, he or she should contact their supervisor, the

Human Resources Office, the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, or one of the Liaisons

established by the College. That individual will then inform the Vice President of Human Resources or

designee (in the case of an accused staff member) and/or the Provost and or designee (in the case of an

accused faculty member) about the complaint.

F. Procedures for Addressing Complaints

The procedures for investigating and resolving reports of prohibited conduct committed by an

employee, a visitor to an employee, or a vendor are detailed below.

These procedures do not apply in cases falling under the Curry College Title IX Policy Prohibiting

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination. The College’s Title IX Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment

and Discrimination can be found in the Student Handbook and the Employee Handbook.

The procedures for investigating and resolving reports of prohibited conduct committed by a Curry

College student or a visitor on a student are detailed in the Student Handbook, located at

www.curry.edu/handbook

When a student reports that they have experienced conduct in violation of the College’s Sexual and

Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy, the student’s individual rights and obligations

are provided in the Student Handbook at www.curry.edu/handbook

A Human Resources designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the conduct and events that are

of concern, and to answer any questions the complainant may have about the procedure. The complainant

is to bring the following information to this meeting: a description of the incident(s), the name of the

person alleged to have violated this Policy, times, locations, specific words/actions, and the name of any

witnesses to the incident(s). The meeting may also include a discussion of the possibility of an informal

resolution with the assistance of Human Resources. The complainant is encouraged (but not required)

to submit a written statement. The individual alleged to have violated this policy will not attend this

meeting.

If an informal resolution is not achieved or is not appropriate, the Human Resources designee will meet

with the individual alleged to have violated this Policy.

The Human Resources designee will determine what witnesses, if any, should be contacted. Witnesses

will be interviewed outside the presence of the individual making the complaint and the person alleged

to have violated this Policy.

Upon completion of the investigation, the Human Resources designee will: (1) prepare a finding of

the facts, will make a determination as to whether the alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this

Policy, and will notify the appropriate Senior Staff Member (Vice President of Human Resources for

staff; Provost for faculty).

The College will endeavor to inform the individual making the complaint and the person alleged to have

violated this Policy of the determination, in writing, within sixty (60) days of the commencement of the

investigation. However, circumstances may result in the need for additional time. In such a case, the

complainant and the respondent will be notified.

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The determination may be appealed in writing by either party using the online form on the Portal (under

Student Life: Community Standards for students, and Employees: Human Resources, for employees)

within 10 days of this notification. The complainant and the respondent may only appeal the outcome

on one or both of the following grounds:

1. A procedural error occurred, which may change the outcome of the determination (i.e., the

investigator did not interview a previously identified witness with exculpatory information); or

2. The individual making the appeal has substantive and relevant new information that was not

available at the time of investigation and that may change the outcome of the decision.

Disagreement with the College’s findings or determination is not, by itself, a ground for appeal. The

written appeal should contain a statement as to why the individual appealing disagrees with the

determination.

If, for any reason, the Vice President of Human Resources, and/or the Provost requests to be excluded

from the processed related to this Policy, a designee will be determined by the President to take his/her

place.

G. No Retaliation for Filing or Assisting in the Investigation of a Complaint Under This

Policy

Retaliation against any individual for reporting in good faith acts of discrimination or harassment, or for

assisting in an investigation of or providing information related to a report of discrimination or

harassment, is strictly prohibited by federal and state laws and regulations and will not be tolerated.

Retaliatory acts constitute a violation of the law and this Policy and may include, but are not limited to,

intimidating, threatening, or taking adverse actions against an individual for attempting to or bringing

forward a good faith complaint of discrimination or harassment, or for assisting in an investigation or

providing information related to a report of discrimination or harassment. Engaging in retaliatory acts,

including the continuation or recurrence of harassment or discrimination (directly or through a third

party), is a violation of law and this Policy and will result in disciplinary action. The College’s

investigation of reported acts of retaliation shall proceed independent of the College’s investigation of

the related report(s) of discrimination or harassment.

Any suspected retaliation should be reported immediately to the Vice President of Human Resources

(617-333-2193) or Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students (617- 391-5240),

or to the Title IX Coordinator (617-979-3516), as circumstances warrant.

H. No False Complaints or Bad Faith Participation in Investigations

A knowingly and intentionally false or frivolous complaint, determined by the College to have been made

in bad faith and dishonesty in the context of an investigation, is a serious offense. A finding that this

Policy has not been violated is not, in and of itself, an indication that a complaint is false or unfounded.

The College reserves the right to impose appropriate disciplinary action on a student or an employee who

knowingly and intentionally files a false or frivolous complaint, or who participates in bad faith in the

investigation of a complaint filed pursuant to this Policy by knowingly and intentionally providing false

and misleading information in the context of the investigation.

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I. Corrective Action

In the event that the investigation concludes that a member of the Curry community has engaged in

misconduct constituting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this Policy, the

College may take prompt corrective action to eliminate the misconduct and to put measures in place

to prevent its recurrence and correct its effects, including, where appropriate, imposing discipline on

the offender. Such disciplinary action may include but is not limited to the following: reprimand,

change in work assignment, mandatory training or suspension, and/or immediate termination or end

of contractual or business with the College.

In the case of a staff member, the Senior Staff Member and the Vice President of Human Resources

will make a final determination regarding disciplinary action.

In the case of a faculty member found in violation of this policy, the Provost will make the final

determination for any discipline in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

J. Confidentiality

All actions taken to report, investigate and resolve complaints through the procedures of this policy shall

be conducted with privacy and discretion. The College will not disclose the identity of a complainant or

respondent, except as necessary to carry out a disciplinary process or as permitted under state or federal

law. All persons involved are to treat the situation with respect. However, the College cannot make

promises of confidentiality. In order to conduct a thorough investigation, the Human Resources designee

and the Title IX Coordinator (if participating) may discuss the report with witnesses and other individuals

involved in or affected by the report, and with persons necessary to assist in the investigation or to

implement appropriate corrective actions.

K. College Employees Responsible for Addressing Complaints of Violations of This Policy

The following individuals are designated as those individuals who are charged with addressing

complaints of harassment and discrimination under this Policy, and may be contacted to initiate an

investigation under the Policy. Employees may report or disclose incidents of sexual misconduct

regardless of where the alleged conduct occurred.

Vice President of Human Resources:

Mirlen Mal

King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St.

[email protected]

617-333-2193

Title IX Coordinator:

Rachel King

King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St.

[email protected]

617-979-3516

Associate Vice President and Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Jennifer Golojuch-Borden

1016 Brush Hill Road

Jennifer.golojuchborden@curry.edu

617-391-5240

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Staff and Faculty trained as Liaisons:

A number of staff and faculty across campus have been trained as Liaisons, serving as a resource to

members of the College community. Liaisons are knowledgeable about College policies,

procedures, resources and reporting obligations.

All Liaisons are required to participate in appropriate training provided by the College. Employees

who do not attend required training annually as requested will be taken off this resource list

The College maintains lists of Liaisons, which are updated periodically and made available on the

College’s Website and under the Employee tab/Human Resources link on the College’s employee

portal.

L. State and Federal Agencies

In addition to the above, if you believe you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment

or retaliation, you may file a formal complaint with the government agencies set forth below. Using

the College’s complaint process does not prohibit you from filing a complaint with these agencies.

1. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”)

Boston Area Office:

John F. Kennedy Federal Building

475 Government Center

Boston, MA 02203

(800) 669-4000

2. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (“MCAD”)

Boston Headquarters:

1 Ashburton Place, Suite 601

Boston MA 02108

(617) 994-6000

Springfield Office:

436 Dwight Street, Room 220

Springfield, MA 01103

(413) 739-2145

Worcester Office:

484 Main Street, Room 320

Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 453-9630

New Bedford Office:

800 Purchase Street, Room 501

New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 990-2390

3. US Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights (OCR) – Boston Office

5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor

Boston, MA 02109-3921

(617) 289-0111

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Curry College Title IX Policy Prohibiting

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

I. Institutional Values and Statement of Non-Discrimination

Curry College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all

employees, students, and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated

against or harassed on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or

ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, or

any category protected by applicable state and federal laws. Similarly, Curry College is committed

to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-

discrimination laws.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under

both federal and Massachusetts state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act, Massachusetts

General Laws chapter 151B, § 4, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151C, § 2, and Massachusetts

General Laws chapter 214, § 1C. Furthermore, conduct prohibited under this policy is incompatible

with the values and mission of Curry College and will not be tolerated.

II. Purpose and Scope

The College fully supports the right of all persons to hold employment and receive education

without suffering unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The Title IX Sexual

Harassment and Discrimination Policy prohibits sexual harassment and discrimination, including but

not limited to, sexual harassment (including quid pro quo and hostile environment), sexual assault,

dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. It also prohibits retaliation against an individual for

making a report of conduct prohibited under this policy or for participation in an investigation of an

alleged violation of this policy.

This policy applies to all students and employees only in the following circumstances:

1. Complaint:

Prohibited Conduct as defined in Section IV below is reported

2. Location:

The conduct occurred within an educational program or activity controlled by the College

(including buildings or property controlled by recognized student organizations), and against a

person in the United States; and

3. Respondent:

The College has control over the Respondent, meaning the Respondent is a student (from the

time of acceptance to the College, and continuing after admission to matriculation and

enrollment) or employee (including hired but not yet working, or employed); and

4. Complainant:

At the time of filing a formal complaint, the Complainant is participating in or attempting to

participate in an education program or activity of the College.

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The Office of Human Resources may address alleged violations of College policy that fall outside

the scope of this policy and which are made against an employee, a visitor to an employee, or a

vendor. The applicable procedures can be found in the Employee Handbook.

The Office of Community Standards & Accountability may address alleged violations of College

policy that fall outside the scope of this policy and which are made against a student of the College

or a visitor to a student. The applicable procedures can be found in the Student Handbook.

III. Academic Freedom

Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed to limit the legitimate and reasonable academic

responsibilities and academic freedoms of the College's professional educators. Conduct believed to

be offensive, on its own, is not sufficient to constitute a violation of this policy.

IV. Prohibited Conduct Under This Policy

A. Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment, as an umbrella category, includes the offenses of sexual harassment, sexual

assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and is defined as:

Conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

1) Quid Pro Quo:

a. an employee of the College,

b. conditions the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the College,

c. on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; and/or

2) Sexual Harassment:

a. unwelcome conduct,

b. determined by a reasonable person,

c. to be so severe, and

d. pervasive, and,

e. objectively offensive,

f. that it effectively denies a person equal access to the College’s education program

or activity.

Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to:

● Repeated offensive sexual flirtations, advances or propositions.

● Verbal abuse or innuendo of a sexual nature which is continued or repeated.

● Physical contact such as touching, hugging, patting or pinching which is uninvited and

unwanted by the other person.

● Offensive verbal comments of a sexual nature about an individual’s body or sexual terms

used to describe an individual.

● An open display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures if people find them offensive.

● Jokes or remarks of a sexual nature if people find them offensive.

● Unwanted prolonged and apparent staring or leering at a person.

● Obscene gestures or suggestive or insulting sounds made towards people who find them

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offensive.

● The demand for sexual favors accompanied by an implied or overt threat concerning an

individual’s employment status or educational status or promises of preferential treatment.

● Direct or implied requests for sexual favors in exchange for actual or promised favorable

evaluations of course requirements, or favorable recommendations for position or benefits

within or outside the College Community.

• Sexual Exploitation

Sexual Exploitation is purposely or knowingly taking sexual advantage of another person

without consent. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to:

• Obscene or indecent behavior, including exposure of one's sexual organs or the

display

of offensive sexual behavior.

• Deliberate observation of others (including letting others hide for observation) for

sexual purposes without their consent.

• Taking, posting, displaying, or disseminating pictures, video or audio of another

person’s intimate body parts, or another person engaged in sexual activity or in a

state of undress without that person’s consent.

• Possession or distribution of illegal pornography.

• Prostitution.

• Knowingly exposing another person to a sexually transmitted infection or virus

without the other’s knowledge.

• Providing someone with alcohol or drugs (such as “date rape” drugs), with or

without that person’s knowledge, for the purpose of making the person vulnerable to

non-consensual sexual activity.

In evaluating allegations of sexual harassment, the allegations are evaluated from both a

subjective and objective perspective considering the totality of the circumstances.

3) Sexual assault, defined as:

a) Sex Offenses, Forcible:

i) Any sexual act directed against another person,

ii) Without the consent of the Complainant,

iii) Including instances in which the Complainant is incapable of giving consent.

b) Forcible Rape:

i) Penetration,

ii) No matter how slight,

iii) Of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or

iv) Oral penetration by a sex organ of another person,

v) Without the consent of the Complainant.

c) Forcible Sodomy:

i) Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly,

ii) And/or against that person’s will (non-consensually), or

iii) Not forcibly or against the person’s will in instances in which the

complainant is incapable of giving consent because of age or because of

temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.

d) Sexual Assault with an Object:

i) The use of an object or instrument to penetrate, however slightly,

ii) The genital or anal opening of the body of another person,

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iii) Forcibly, and/or against that person’s will (non-consensually),

iv) Or not forcibly or against the person’s will in instances in which the

complainant is incapable of giving consent because of age or because of

temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.

e) Forcible Fondling:

i) The touching of the private body parts of another person (buttocks, groin,

breasts),

ii) For the purpose of sexual gratification,

iii) forcibly, and/or against that person’s will (non-consensually),

iv) Or not forcibly or against the person’s will in instances in which the

complainant is incapable of giving consent because of age or because of

temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.

f) Sex Offenses, Non-forcible:

i) Incest:

1) Non-forcible sexual intercourse,

2) Between persons who are related to each other,

3) Within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by Massachusetts

law.

ii) Statutory Rape:

1) Non-forcible sexual intercourse, with a person who is under the

statutory age of consent, which is 16 in Massachusetts.

4) Dating Violence, defined as:

a. Violence,

b. On the basis of sex,

c. Committed by a person, who is in or has been in a social relationship of a romantic

or intimate nature with the Complainant.

i. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the

Complainant’s statement and with consideration of the length of the

relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction

between the persons involved in the relationship. For the purposes of this

definition—

ii. Dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or

the threat of such abuse.

iii. Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of

domestic violence.

5) Domestic Violence, defined as:

a. violence,

b. on the basis of sex,

c. committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the Complainant,

d. By a person with whom the Complainant shares a child in common, or

e. By a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the Complainant as a

spouse or intimate partner, or

f. By a person similarly situated to a spouse of the Complainant under the domestic or

family violence laws of Massachusetts or

g. By any other person against an adult or youth Complainant who is protected from

that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of Massachusetts.

*To categorize an incident as Domestic Violence, the relationship between the

Respondent and

the Complainant must be more than just two people living together as roommates. The people

cohabitating must be current or former spouses or have an intimate relationship.

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6) Stalking, defined as:

a. engaging in a course of conduct,

b. on the basis of sex,

c. directed at a specific person, that

i. would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety, or

ii. the safety of others; or

iii. Suffer substantial emotional distress.

For the purposes of this definition—

(i) Course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to,

acts in which the Respondent directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by

any action, method, device, or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils,

threatens, or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s

property.

(ii) Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances

and with similar identities to the complainant.

(iii) Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or

anguish that may but does not necessarily require medical or other

professional treatment or counseling.

B. Effective Consent

Effective consent is informed, knowing and voluntary. The College defines effective consent

as mutually understandable words or actions which indicate willingness to participate in

mutually agreed-upon sexual activity. Effective Consent cannot be given by minors (in

Massachusetts, those not yet sixteen (16) years of age). Effective Consent cannot be given by

individuals who have a mental disability that results in their being unable to provide informed,

knowing and voluntary consent. Effective Consent cannot be given by those who are

unconscious, unaware or otherwise physically helpless. Consent obtained as a result of

physical force, threats, intimidation (implied threats), duress or coercion is not Effective

Consent. A person who knows or should reasonably have known that another person is

incapacitated may not engage in sexual activity with that person, and there can be no Effective

Consent in such situations. Effective Consent cannot be given by those who are incapacitated

as a result of alcohol or other drug consumption (voluntary or involuntary). In addition,

incapacitation may result from mental disability, sleep, or involuntary physical restraint, and

there can be no Effective Consent in such situations.

C. Incapacitation