Dean College 2025-26 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Department of Campus Police and Safety Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2025–2026

Report all emergencies to Campus Police and Safety ● (508) 541–1888, ext. 1888 on campus

WELCOME TO DEAN COLLEGE CAMPUS POLICE AND SAFETY

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Preparation of the Annual Security Report and Disclosure of Crime Statistics

Dean College is committed to providing a safe and secure community, where all community members may experience academic, professional and personal success. The College rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespect and is committed to sustaining a welcoming environment for everyone. It is the policy of the College to adhere to all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. To achieve this goal, the Department of Campus Police and Safety provides a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, fire safety, emergency medical, parking, transportation and related safety services to help ensure the College community remains a safe place to live, work and learn. The Department of Campus Police and Safety has established a partnership with students, staff and faculty in the development of crime prevention, security assessment, response and education. This partnership is the foundation of maintaining an environment at Dean College wherein the safety and security of the entire community is a matter of the highest priority. The Dean College Department of Campus Police and Safety, working with the support and cooperation of other College departments, strives to keep the campus safe and secure. Trained professional officers are an essential part of this program; however, a truly safe campus is only achieved through the collaborative efforts of all Dean College community members. Our goal is to be part of the educational process. We encourage students to make responsible decisions on the Dean College campus and off campus as well. We welcome suggestions that will enhance our services and look forward to working with others in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Department of Campus Police and Safety Notification of Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies

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Emergency Notification System Access to Campus Buildings

Information and Resources Regarding Incidents of Sexual Misconduct

Dean College Statement on Alcohol and Drugs

Hazing Policy

Missing Student Notification Policy

Campus Security Act

Hate Crimes

Crime Statistics

Ken Corkran Associate Vice President/Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management

PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND DISCLOSURE OF CRIME STATISTICS The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (commonly referred to as “the Clery Act”) was passed in 1990 and requires all postsecondary educational institutions participating in federal Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose certain crime statistics, safety-related policies and procedures, fire safety information, and fire statistics in an annual security report to be published by October 1 each year. Dean College publishes its annual security report on the Department of Campus Police and Safety website at dean.edu/safety . In addition, the College disseminates a notice of availability of this report via a mass email to all current students, faculty and staff. Prospective students, faculty and staff also receive this notice of availability through the Admissions and Human Resources Office. Anyone may obtain a paper copy of the Annual Security Report by contacting the Department of Campus Police and Safety at (508) 541 – 1888, or by making a request in person at the Department of Campus Police and Safety, which is located in the lower level of Dean Hall. This report is published by the Associate Vice President/Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management using information collected from Campus Police and Safety records, Director of Title IX Initiatives’ records, and local law enforcement (Franklin Police). The Department of Campus Police and Safety records and maintains crime statistics for publication in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report each year. The Department of Campus Police and Safety officers enter all reports of all crime incidents reported directly to the departments in an automated case management software program system called Maxient. Once the officer enters a report, the Department administrator reviews the report to ensure it is appropriately classified in the correct crime category. The Department of Campus Police and Safety maintains a close relationship with the Franklin Police Department to ensure that we are notified of any crime report that is made

Examples of the College’s CSAs include, but are not limited to: • Department of Campus Police and Safety staff members • Athletic staff members • Advisors to student groups • Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator

• Residence Life staff members • Campus Life staff members

Professional counselors and pastoral counselors acting in their professional capacity are not CSAs and the Clery Act specifically exempts them from the responsibility to report to the Department of Campus Police and Safety criminal behavior disclosed to them. THE DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS POLICE AND SAFETY The Department of Campus Police and Safety provides around-the-clock services to the entire campus community throughout the year. Campus Police personnel are certified sworn police officers which receive their legal authority from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (General Laws Chapter 22c Section 63.). They are trained in CPR/AED and act as first responders for medical emergencies. They are also charged with the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, as well as college rules and regulations. They work closely with the Franklin Police Department on matters of safety and security, both on our campus property and in the Franklin community. NOTIFICATION OF CRIMINAL ACTIONS OR OTHER EMERGENCIES Members of the Dean College community are made aware of potentially dangerous

situations or safety precautions through: • Community Text Messaging Notification • Community Voice-mail Notification • Community Email Notification

directly to the Franklin Police Department. Campus Security Authorities

The Clery Act requires the College to disclose certain crimes that occur within the College’s Clery geography and that are reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). CSAs include any member of the Department of Campus Police and Safety; any individual identified by the College as someone to whom a crime should be reported; and any College official who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Individuals with these job functions or who have been designated as CSAs receive annual training on mandatory reporting obligations. A designated CSA must report to the Department of Campus Police and Safety or the Title IX Coordinator, as appropriate, of the existence of all known incidents so that the incidents can be recorded as statistics and, where appropriate, included in the College’s Annual Security Report.

• Public Log — a chronological record of all crimes and on-campus fires in a student housing facility reported to the Department of Campus Safety; maintained for a 60- day prior interval at the Campus Safety Office and available for viewing during regular business hours. • Campus Safety Alerts • Annual Dean College Campus Safety Report — available online. Any individual requiring a printed copy may call (508) 541–1700 or (508) 541–1686 and request a copy be mailed. • Bulletin Board Postings • myDean — “Community Awareness” link

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Dean College’s education and awareness efforts encourage the reporting of all incidents and any suspicious activity to the proper authorities. These authorities include the Department of Campus Police and Safety, the Director of Community Standards, the Office of Residence Life, the Office of Human Resources and the Franklin Police Department. The Department of Campus Police and Safety provides the following options for community members to report incidents and/or occurrences of crime: • Main Number: (508) 541–1888, or ext. 1888 on campus • Emergency Number: (508) 528–9888 • Anonymous Tip Line: (508)541–1704, or ext. 1704 on campus. This line is available to those community members who require confidentiality. It is monitored by a supervisor within the Department. Monitoring and Recording Criminal Activity at Dean College Dean College maintains communication with local law enforcement authorities regarding incidents involving students. In addition, statistical data is retained through a computerized incident report system. This system assists Campus Police and Safety in their documentation efforts relating to reports of crimes, injuries, emergencies, unusual events and/or suspicious activity. Maintaining Safe and Secure Campus Facilities The Dean College Campus Police and Safety Department works with both Residence Life and Facilities Departments to ensure that our building and grounds are safe places to study and work. Prevention initiatives and inspections are conducted and problems are promptly reported through our online Schooldude system to the Facilities Department for repairs. For those security concerns that require prompt attention, Facilities is contacted immediately and the situation is handled as expeditiously as possible. Prevention initiatives include: • Locking and alarm systems • Secure exterior doors and windows • Fire equipment • Emergency/interior/exterior lighting Emergency Phones As part of an ongoing effort to enhance safety and security programs, 16 emergency phones have been installed throughout the campus. These phones offer an additional way for community members to report incidents. They are linked directly to the Department of Campus Police and Safety and will indicate the exact location from where a call is being made. When a call comes in, a Campus Police and Safety officer will be dispatched immediately and appropriate action will be taken.

Associate Vice President/Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management and the Associate Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students and/or designee will develop timely warning notices to notify the Dean College Community about serious crimes (that would immediately impact the campus community), severe weather events and environmental emergencies. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM In an effort to provide timely notice to the Dean College community, and in the event of a serious incident that may pose an ongoing threat to members of the College community, a blast email Timely Warning Notice is sent to all students and employees on campus. Updates to the College community about any particular case resulting in a Timely Warning Notice may be distributed via blast email and may be posted on the Campus Police and Safety or Community Awareness web site. Timely Warning Notice flyers may also be posted by Campus Police and Safety and/or Residence Life in the entrance area/lobby of campus buildings. Warnings and notification systems as well as Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures are tested and evaluated on an annual basis. The scenarios for these exercises vary each year and may include outside law enforcement entities as well multiple departments on campus. These exercises may include drills, table top exercises or campus-wide emergency response exercises. The College conducts after action reviews of all emergency exercises. In conjunction with emergency exercises held, the College will notify the community of the exercise and remind the community of available information regarding emergency response procedures. The Department Campus Police and Safety or other campus department may become aware of a critical incident or other emergency situation that potentially affects the safety of the campus community. Generally, campus first responders become aware of these situations when they are reported or upon discovery during patrol of campus. In the event of an emergency, the College will notify affected members of the campus community as soon as possible, unless in the professional judgment of first responders, doing so would compromise efforts to assist a victim or contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency. If this is the case, the College may elect to delay issuing the notification until that concern is no longer present. Reporting Incidents of Crime The Department of Campus Police and Safety provides a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, fire safety, and emergency medical, parking and related campus safety services to help ensure the College maintains a safe and secure environment in which to study, reside and work.

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ACCESS TO CAMPUS BUILDINGS Access to Academic Facilities

The host accepts full responsibility for the conduct of the guest. To obtain a pass, the student host must present their College ID and the guest must provide a valid photo ID. The host is also encouraged to report to the Resident Director/Resident Advisors the name and the length of stay of the guest. Guests must abide by all College policies and guidelines. Each student is allowed a maximum of two guests at any time. Guest passes are only valid for a maximum of two consecutive days and are not to exceed six days per month. Campus Safety Services and Crime Prevention The following crime prevention initiatives and services have been designed to heighten student and employee awareness and safety. • Timely Notification of Criminal Activity • CPR/First Responder • Dissemination of Crime Prevention Literature • Card Access Monitoring • Security/Fire Prevention Assessments

During the academic year when the College is open, academic buildings and other facilities are accessible to members of the Dean College Community and visitors during the day and evening hours. Access to buildings and facilities, after hours and when classes are not in session, will be provided and monitored by the Department of Campus Police and Safety. Access to Residence Halls All residence halls/houses are locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An electronic computerized card access system monitors all exterior doors. Access to the residence halls is by the Dean College ID card, issued by the Department of Campus Police and Safety. The cards are programmed to allow access into the residence halls belonging to students who reside there. Students are encouraged to report all missing and lost cards as soon as possible to the Department of Campus Police and Safety. All reported missing and lost cards are immediately disabled from the access system and a replacement card is issued. Maintenance and Security of Campus Facilities Dean College maintains a strong commitment to campus safety and security. A Campus Police and Safety Committee reviews employee injuries, reports of hazards and makes recommendations to the College Administration for corrective action. The Department of Campus Police and Safety and Facilities conduct a periodic check of campus lighting. Campus Safety Officers are required to identify and report any possible safety hazards and lighting problems during their regular patrols and report their findings to the appropriate authorities. On-call Facilities personnel may be contacted to respond to any maintenance emergency. Contact can be made through the Department of Campus Police and Safety by calling (508) 541–1888 anytime day or night. The campus buildings and grounds are patrolled 24 hours a day by Campus Police and Safety and Law Enforcement Officers in vehicles, golf carts and on foot. All buildings are secured in the evenings and opened for special events or activities. College Identification Cards All members of the Dean College Community must show a College ID to obtain access to facilities during off hours. Each student must carry their ID card at all times. Upon request of a Campus Police and Safety officer, Residence Life staff, a College administrator or faculty member in performance of their duty, a student must present their ID card. Off-Campus Guests All guests are required to register with and obtain a guest pass from the Campus Police and Safety office. Each guest must be accompanied by a student host at all times.

• Rape/Domestic Abuse Awareness Programs • College Shuttle Service • Drug/Alcohol Education Programs • Safety Escorts • Electronic Alarm Monitoring System • Walking and Bicycle Patrols • Student and Parent Orientation Programs • Operation Identification Program

• Camera Surveillance System • Safety and Crime Prevention Seminars • Anonymous Tip Line

Educational programs conducted by the Department of Campus Police and Safety and/or Law Enforcement Services may at times be done in conjunction with the Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards. These programs will be conducted periodically throughout the year. Annual Fire Safety Information The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires the College to prepare a report that includes information about the student housing fire safety systems, fire drills, fire safety policies, and education and training programs. The reports also must include statistics for the three most recent calendar years regarding the number of fires in on campus housing, the cause of each fire, the number of injuries/fatalities related to each fire, and the value of property damaged in each fire. In 2022, 2023, and 2024 there were no reported and/ or documented fire incidents. On-Campus Housing Fire Safety Equipment and Plans for Future Improvement All Dean College residence halls have full sprinkler systems and networked fire alarm systems. When a fire alarm is activated, the alarm goes directly to the Franklin Fire Department. The Franklin Fire Department then contacts the Department of Campus Police and Safety, which is staffed, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via a direct ring-down line.

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If the door or doorknob to the hallway is hot, do not open it, as fire may be on the other side. If you are unable to leave your room or office due to heat or heavy smoke in the hall, other obstructions or physical disability, try to put a cloth or towel under the door to help prevent the entry of smoke. Call 911 and then the Department of Campus Police and Safety at (508) 541–1888 and give your exact location so that emergency personnel can be directed to you. Assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or mobility impaired as needed and immediately inform the nearest emergency responder of the individual’s location. Individuals who have a disability that may impede their exit from a building in an emergency are encouraged to inform their supervisor of the nature of their disability in advance. Know the location of all exits from your building. All exits in College facilities are marked with EXIT signs and directional arrows. Leave the building and assemble in the designated area assigned for your building, where you will not hinder the approaching emergency response personnel and apparatus. Students and employees should attempt to account for individuals who are known to be in the building, including all visitors. Any missing individuals should be reported to the Department of Campus Police and Safety or emergency personnel. In addition, security personnel will conduct a sweep of all floors if sufficient personnel are available and it is safe to do so. Wait for Campus Police and Safety officers or emergency personnel to tell you when it is safe to return to the affected building. Even though the alarm may stop, the building may not be safe to re-enter. If re-entry to the building is not imminent, occupants will be directed to proceed to another location. Depending on the severity and scale of the event that triggered the evacuation, Campus Police and Safety will implement procedures to account for all College employees and residents known to have been in the building, and all are expected to cooperate in the effort. To the extent possible, telephone and computers will be provided to allow employees and residents to contact family members. Fire Safety Violations and Prohibitions (including rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking and open flames) The Student Code of Conduct addresses prohibitions and fire safety violations. A fire safety violation “includes, but is not limited to storing or possession of any hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials; failure to leave a building during a sounded alarm; tampering with fire/safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, pull stations, or sprinklers; false alarms or the false reporting of a bomb, fire, or other emergency on College premises or at activities sponsored by the College.” The Housing Agreement, which can be accessed via the Student Conduct and Community Standards at myDean , lists items and activities prohibited in private residence halls.

An officer is then dispatched to that area to make initial assessments, assist with evacuations and assist Franklin Fire upon their arrival. Supervised Fire Drills Mandatory, supervised fire drills are conducted for all residence halls and academic buildings twice each academic year (once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester) by Campus Police and Safety in conjunction with the Franklin Fire Department. Additionally, each time new residents occupy a residence hall during the summer for camp-related activities, a fire drill is conducted to ensure that the temporary residents are familiar with evacuation routes and procedures. Evacuation Policy and Procedures The Relocation Plan provides the following instructions to be followed in the case of an evacuation emergency: Evacuation emergencies include fires, hazmat and explosion emergencies (when evacuation is directed by emergency personnel), natural gas leaks, unplanned utility outages, bomb threats and other situations in which emergency personnel direct evacuation of a building. In the event of fire or other evacuation emergencies at Dean College, all persons in the affected premises must evacuate. Community members will be notified of a fire or other evacuation emergency by a fire alarm audible signal. Initial emergency notifications may also be followed by email, text messages and phone communications (voice mail) if appropriate. After evacuation, all persons will proceed to their designated “rally points” based on their current building occupancy, unless directed otherwise by Campus Police and Safety. Alert others — If a community member discovers a fire or smells smoke, or discovers any other hazardous emergency conditions in a College facility, they should immediately activate the building fire alarm and call 911 first, and then the College Department of Campus Police and Safety at (508) 541–1888. Calmly alert others in the affected area that they must leave and may take only important personal possessions that are in their immediate vicinity, if they can carry such items without risk to themselves or others. Items you may be able to take, depending on the circumstances, include coats, medicines, purses, wallets and keys. Community members should never try to retrieve items in another location in the building. Building occupants generally should not fight fires on their own and may not use a fire extinguisher unless they are designated and trained by the College to do so. An individual designated and trained by the College in the proper use of a fire extinguisher and confident in their ability to cope with the hazards of a fire may use a portable fire extinguisher to fight small incipient fires (no larger than a waste basket). Any such efforts must be terminated when it becomes obvious that there is risk of harm from smoke, heat or flames. Evacuate immediately upon hearing a building fire alarm signal. Close windows and doors be-hind you. Use the nearest safe exit, but DO NOT use any elevators. If you are caught in smoke or heat, stay low where the air is better, and attempt to reach a safe exit or area of refuge.

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Dean College strongly encourages all members of the community to take action, seek support and report incidents of sexual misconduct. If the College becomes aware of sexual misconduct that impacts one or more members of the College community, the College will promptly investigate the matter and, as appropriate under the circumstances, take action to end the behavior, eliminate any hostile environment, remedy its effects and prevent its recurrence. The College will do so whether the perpetrator of the misconduct is a student, employee, guest, vendor or other third party. Scope of Policies All students, staff and faculty at Dean College, regardless of their location, are responsible for adhering to the College’s policy on Sexual Misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator will oversee the College’s response to incidents of Sexual Misconduct and ensure that appropriate resources are available to students and employees involved in these types of incidents. The College’s Title IX Coordinator is Dave Drucker , Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students. The Title IX Coordinator oversees Title IX compliance, policies, procedures, and training for the Dean College community. There are three Deputy Title IX Coordinators at the College. Deputy Title IX Coordinators oversee Sexual Misconduct compliance, training, policies and procedures, and resources available to the populations they serve. The Title IX Coordinator oversees the work of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators.

Candles, incense, lanterns, potpourri and other flammable items including but not limited to hot plates, electric frying pans, indoor grills (including the George Foreman grill), immersion coils, flammable liquids and flammable decorations are not permitted in any residence facility on the Dean College campus. In addition, each student is given a copy at orientation that includes rules relating to permitted small appliances and fire safety in general. Dean College’s smoking policy, also found at the Community Standards page at myDean , prohibits smoking in any Dean College vehicle or building, including residence halls, individual rooms and apartments within residence halls, individual faculty offices, faculty and staff lounges, the library or Boomer’s Beanery. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of any Dean College building, or adjacent sidewalks, and is only allowed at designated smoking areas. Fire Safety Education and Training Programs All Resident Directors and Resident Advisors receive fire safety and emergency action plan training and are responsible for providing fire safety training to students. Prior to the first fire drill of the year, each Resident Advisor conducts a mandatory house meeting for students during which evacuation procedures and fire safety rules are reviewed with new and returning students. All residence hall rooms are equipped with evacuation maps posted on the back of doors. These maps indicate the safest and most direct exit routes from the room in the case of an emergency. Also on the back of the door in each room is a copy of the College’s “Campus Emergency Procedures Guide,” which provides information on how to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Professional staff and faculty members receive Emergency Action Plan training during which fire safety and evacuation and procedures are reviewed. Staff and faculty are provided with copies of the “Campus Emergency Procedures Guide” at that time and the guides are displayed throughout campus. In addition, Resident Directors, Campus Police and Safety Officers and Facilities employees are provided with training as well as hands- on fire extinguisher training by a professional firefighter instructor in order to ensure their familiarity with campus equipment. The emergency fire and evacuation plans are reviewed annually to insure continuous improvement of Dean College’s Fire Safety preparedness. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES REGARDING INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Information regarding policies, procedures, resources and links for Dean College’s response to sexual misconduct. For Immediate Help, Call Campus Safety at (508) 541–1888 Dean College prohibits sexual misconduct in any form. Any form of violence, intimidation, abuse, exploitation or harassment based on gender or sexual preference is contrary to the ideals of Dean and may jeopardize a community member’s ability to learn, work or otherwise participate in the life of the College.

1. Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, Kevin O’Connell 2. Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, Megan Gutierrez 3. Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff, Andrea Adams

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources or their designee will investigate incidents in which staff or faculty member(s) are accused of Sexual Misconduct. This includes claim(s) of sexual misconduct that are made by: a student against a staff or faculty member(s), staff or faculty(s) against another staff or faculty member(s), or third- party claim against staff or faculty member(s). Employees who commit Sexual Misconduct are subject to the full range of sanctions available under the College’s employment policies, up to and including termination of employment. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students , or their designee, will investigate all incidents in which students are accused of Sexual Misconduct. This includes claim(s) of sexual misconduct that are made by: a student against another student(s), staff or faculty member(s) against student(s), third-party claim against student(s). Students who commit Sexual Misconduct are subject to the full range of sanctions available under the student code of conduct, up to and including dismissal. The Title IX Coordinator or their designee will investigate all incidents in which the person accused of Sexual Misconduct is a non-student, vendor or other third party. Third parties who engage in Sexual Misconduct are subject to a full range of sanctions up to and including termination of any relationship with the College.

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Definition of Sexual Misconduct Sexual Misconduct refers to all forms of inappropriate physical, verbal or other behavior on the basis of sex or gender, including without limitation rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, relationship violence and stalking, each of which is defined below. Sexual Misconduct also includes any attempt to commit such behavior, as well as assisting, inducing or attempting to assist or induce someone else to commit such behavior. See all prohibited forms of sexual misconduct listed below: Title IX Sexual Harassment Title IX Sexual Harassment is conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: (1) An employee of the college conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit or service of the college on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; (2) Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the college’s education program or activity; or (3) Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking, as defined below. “Sexual assault” means an offense classified as a forcible or nonforcible sex offense under the uniform crime reporting system of the FBI. “Dating violence” means violence committed by a person (A) who is or has been in a social relationship of an intimate nature with the victim; and (B) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) the length of the relationship; (ii) the type of relationship; and (iii) the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. “Domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of Massachusetts, or 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 Massachusetts. “Stalking” means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (A) fear for their safety or the safety of others or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress. To be considered Title IX sexual harassment, the conduct described above must occur in a Dean education program or activity within the United States. A Dean “education program or activity” is a location, event or circumstance over which the college exercises substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the Title IX sexual harassment occurs.

Relationship Abuse is the use of physical force, coercion, threats or sexual misconduct toward a current or former partner in a personal, intimate relationship. Psychological, verbal and/or emotional manipulation also constitute relationship abuse if it has the effect of creating reasonable fear, isolation or restriction of access to resources, education or work. Relationship abuse includes behaviors that are defined as dating and/or domestic violence for purposes of Massachusetts law, Title IX or Clery Act reporting. The behaviors generally form an ongoing pattern of behavior, although one severe instance of physical or sexual abuse may be sufficient to establish relationship abuse. Relationship abuse is directed primarily against a person who is or has been involved in a sexual, dating, domestic or other emotionally, romantically and/or physically intimate relationship with the respondent, although the abuse may be directed toward the family members, friends, pets or property of the targeted partner. Examples of relationship abuse include: • Physical abuse (e.g., slapping, pulling hair, punching) • Threats of abuse (e.g., threatening to hit, harm or use of a weapon on another or self, or other forms of verbal abuse) • Emotional/psychological abuse (e.g., harassment, name calling, manipulation) that creates and maintains a degrading environment. • Sexual abuse (e.g., forced sexual conduct and/or any behavior that meets the definition of sexual assault) • Financial Abuse (e.g., quid pro quo, forcing one to use financial resources, withholding financial resources) Stalking is behavior directed toward another person that would cause a reasonable person to experience substantial emotional distress or fear for their safety or the safety of others. Sexual Exploitation involves taking nonconsensual or abusive advantage of another person’s sexuality, including without limitation invading someone’s sexual privacy; obtaining or distributing images or audio of sexual activity, intimate body parts or nudity without consent; allowing another person to observe or listen to sexual activities without consent; and voyeurism. Retaliation Retaliation in addition to prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, the College strictly prohibits retaliation against any person who reports an incident of Sexual Misconduct, participates in an investigation of Sexual Misconduct, or supports a victim of Sexual Misconduct. Any person who commits such retaliation is subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from the College or termination of employment with the College. Resources and Supportive Measures All students or employees who are victims of sexual misconduct are encouraged to report the matter and seek assistance from the various resources available on campus, off campus or both. Resources are available to victims regardless of whether they wish to pursue a criminal complaint or College disciplinary action.

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• The Complainant may ask the college to conduct a Formal Sexual Misconduct investigation, in which case the student must file a complaint in writing. This can be done during a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, a member of Counseling Services, Health Services or any Dean College employee. It can also be reported via email to any Dean College employee. • The Complainant may ask the college to facilitate an informal resolution or mediation with the Respondent to remedy the situation. • To report to Franklin Police for criminal investigation, Ken Corkran , Associate Vice President/Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management, is available to assist students with this process, or students may contact Franklin Police directly. If a sexual assault or sexual harassment might be the subject of a criminal investigation, it is important to take certain steps preserve any evidence. The individual should: ○ Seek medical assistance, which may include a sexual assault forensic exam. ○ Avoid showering or bathing prior to a forensic exam. ○ Place any evidence (clothes, sheets, etc.) in a paper bag. Do not use a plastic bag as it may impact the later testing of items. Students may report an incident of Sexual Harassment to any employee of the College, some of whom are “confidential” resources. A “confidential” resource is one who will not share with anyone (including college officials or law enforcement) any information that identifies or could be used to identify the person making the report of sexual misconduct, with very limited exceptions — e.g., with the reporting person’s consent, where there is an imminent threat to the safety of the reporting person or someone else, or where disclosure is necessary in order to comply with the College’s legal obligations. College employees who are not confidential resources are obligated to report any allegation of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.

A list of recommended resources both on campus and in the community can be found on the following pages. As is further discussed therein, some resources both on and off campus are “confidential” resources — i.e., persons who can offer support, advice or other services and who, as a general matter, are not required to further report, initiate an investigation, or otherwise take action in response to the information they receive. Other resources, however, are not confidential. Title IX Advocates Students who report incidents of sexual misconduct are given the option to utilize a Title IX Advocate regardless of if they chose to pursue a disciplinary or criminal investigation. An accused student will also have the opportunity to work with a Title IX Advocate. The Title IX Advocate is a staff member who is trained to provide ongoing support, will coordinate campus resources and will provide information about investigation options. Students may also elect to have a Title IX Advocate serve as an advisor during a Sexual Misconduct Investigation. Title IX Advocates will be a resource for a student throughout their time at Dean College. Title IX Advocates will work with campus partners to facilitate the delivery of reasonable accommodations including but not limited to residence hall moves, academic support/ changes, campus employment support. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, in consultation with the Title IX Coordinator, will determine if an accommodation request can

be reasonably delivered. Reporting Options

Students may report to Dave Drucker , Title IX Coordinator, or Kevin O’Connell , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, or Megan Gutierrez , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will provide immediate support, explain the options available to the student and coordinate any resources. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will assign a Title IX Advocate for ongoing support. Faculty and staff may report to Dave Drucker , Title IX Coordinator or Andrea Adams , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff. After business hours, students may contact Campus Police and Safety and ask to speak to a RD or Administrator on Call. Reporting Options and Confidentiality Students have multiple options with respect to reporting sexual misconduct: • The Title IX Coordinator or their designee will meet with the Reporting Party and/ or Complainant, provide information about supportive measures and resources on and off campus, and collect available information. Students will receive information about on campus and off campus resources both verbally as well in writing. The Title IX Coordinator or designee also considers the initial information about the incident to determine whether interim emergency measures may be appropriate.

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Resources Available to Students Type of Resource Contact Person

How To Report An Incident Type of Resource

Contact Information

Contact Person

Contact Information

Confidential Title IX Advisor Confidential Reporting

Dave Drucker (508) 541–1865 After Hours call Campus Safety (508) 541 – 1888 Kevin O’Connell (508) 541–1553 After Hours call Campus Safety (508) 541 – 1888

Title IX Coordinator

Counseling Services

(508) 541–1602

Dave Drucker (508) 541–1865 ddrucker@dean.edu Kevin O’Connell (508) 541–1553 koconnell @dean.edu

To Report OR Request Accommodations No Contact Orders, Residential moves, academic changes

Title IX Coordinator

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students

Private Reporting Not Confidential

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletes Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff

Megan Baker (508) 541–1799 Andrea Adams (508) 541–1681 (508) 541–1602 Chapman House

Responsible Employees The College is obligated to address sexual misconduct when a responsible employee at the College knows, or should have known, about an incident. A “responsible employee” is someone who has the authority, or is viewed to have the authority, to take action to address sexual misconduct. In addition, all staff members at Dean College are considered responsible employees. All responsible employees are obligated to notify the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator when they receive a report of sexual misconduct. Reporting Student’s Options Students have multiple options after reporting an incident (in no particular order): 1. Report an incident and request to receive resources only 2. Report an incident, receive resources and ask the college to conduct a Sexual Misconduct investigation 3. Report an incident, receive resources and request a criminal investigation from Franklin Police 4. Report an incident, receive resources and request both a College’s Sexual Misconduct investigation and a criminal investigation through Franklin Police. In rare situations, the College may override the request of a reporting student when the community’s safety cannot be ensured without a Sexual Misconduct investigation. These situations will be limited and will be determined by the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Survivor Advocate

Confidential Report OR

On-Campus Wayside Trauma Intervention Specialist (Counselor)

Confidential Counseling

Dean College Counseling Services (508) 541–1865

(508) 478–6888 10 Asylum Street, Milford, MA 01757 waysideyouth.org/ourservicesoverview/ waysidemilford (800) 323–HOPE (4673) 24/7 Hotline 291 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757

Wayside Youth and Family

Off-Campus Support

New Hope Sexual Violence Services

Teri Marshall (508) 541–1600 Chapman House

Health Services

Medical Attention (referral only)

Milford Regional Hospital

14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757

Campus Safety can provide transport if needed

Associate Vice President/ Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management

Criminal/Civil Options and Investigation

Ken Corkran (508) 541–1700

Department of Campus Police and Safety

Interim & Supportive Measures When an investigation/adjudication process is ongoing, the College will implement such Interim Measures as are appropriate in the circumstances. Some interim measures may be applied without an investigation indicated by a * below. Interim Measures may include, without limitation: • No contact orders* • Interim suspensions from the College or living on campus • Changes in class, laboratory or other educational activities (students)* • Changes in living arrangements for the reporting student or accused student* • Changes in workplace arrangements or schedules • Restrictions on participation in one or more campus activities • Scheduled use of on-campus facilities such as the dining hall, gym, library, etc. Students who wish to request interim or supportive measures must contact Dave Drucker , Title IX Coordinator at ddrucker@dean.edu . Decisions about interim or supportive measures will be made by the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator in consultation with other College officials as appropriate under the circumstances. Violations of Interim or Supportive Measures will be addressed by the Title IX Coordinator, or their designee. Criminal (Franklin Police Investigation) Students may choose to pursue filing criminal charges with Franklin Police, which may result in a criminal investigation. A criminal investigation is used to determine whether a violation of criminal law occurred. Ken Corkran , Associate Vice President /Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management, is able to assist students in the process of filing criminal charges with Franklin Police. A student has the right to file a criminal complaint and report a Sexual Misconduct disciplinary complaint simultaneously. Title IX Investigators The College has designated six Title IX Investigators (four for incidents involving students, one for incidents involving faculty/staff) who are trained on an ongoing basis and are responsible for conducting a Title IX investigation. Generally, one Title IX Investigator will investigate each reported incident. In certain situations, there may be a second Title IX Investigator who serves primarily as a note taker. This note taker does not make a finding of responsibility or sanctions. The following individuals are Title IX Investigators for cases in which a student is the respondent: • Kevin O’Connell , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students and Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards • Morgan Coleman , Director of Residence Life

The following individual is a Title IX Investigator for cases in which faculty or staff is the respondent: • Andrea Adams , Associate Vice President of Human Resources College’s Investigation Process for All Incidents of Sexual Misconduct The Title IX Coordinator ( Dave Drucker , Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students) or their designee will oversee the College’s investigation, which in the ordinary course will include the following steps. The investigation process outlined below is always subject to adjustment as appropriate under the circumstances of any case. At each stage of the process, both the complainant and the respondent have the right to be accompanied by an advisor of their choosing. The burden of proof and the burden of gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination regarding responsibility rests on the College and not on the parties involved. 1. To initiate a formal investigation and conduct process, the complainant must submit a report of alleged sexual misconduct in writing. This may be done via email, via a Maxient reporting form or by signing a statement made with a responsible employee. A formal investigation and conduct process also may be initiated by the Title IX Coordinator. 2. The College may consolidate formal complaints as to allegations of sexual harassment against more than one respondent, or by more than one complainant against one or more respondents, or by one party against the other party, where the allegations of sexual misconduct arise out of the same facts or circumstances. 3. An unbiased and objective Title IX Investigator is assigned to begin the Investigation. The Investigator will update both parties in writing at appropriate stages of the investigation. 4. Both the complainant and the respondent student will be notified in writing of any disciplinary charges that are to be investigated. 5. The respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the investigation process.

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Appeals Both parties have the opportunity to appeal the decision, in writing, within five business days. The link to submit an appeal will be included in the decision letter. An appeal can be requested on the following bases: 1. Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter 2. New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter 3. The Title IX Coordinator, investigator(s) or decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally or the individual complainant or respondent that affected the outcome of the matter. Any appeal will be referred for decision by a Title IX Investigator who was not involved in investigating the case. The Title IX Coordinator will: 1. Notify the other party in writing when an appeal is filed and implement appeal procedures equally for both parties. 2. Ensure that the decision-maker(s) for the appeal is not the same person as the decision-maker(s) that reached the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal, the investigator(s) or the Title IX Coordinator. 3. Give both parties a reasonable, equal opportunity to submit a written statement in support of, or challenging, the outcome. In the request to appeal form, students must provide specific information to support the grounds of their appeal. The appeal officer will thoroughly review the information provided in the electronic appeal request form and the case documents. The appeal officer may request additional information if needed (such as meeting with the student). The appeal officer will review the request for appeal and determine whether sufficient grounds for appeal exist. While an appeal is being reviewed, the original sanctions imposed are still in effect until an appeal decision has been made, including suspension or removal from housing or the College. In the majority of cases, the appeal officer will respond within five business days upon receipt of the appeal. The appeal officer will issue a written decision describing the result of the appeal and the rationale for the result and provide the written decision simultaneously to both parties.

6. The Title IX Investigator will investigate within a reasonable time frame. This may involve: a. Collecting additional information and statements from both the respondent and the complainant. b. Meeting with witnesses for the complainant and the respondent who have relevant information about the incident. c. Collecting additional information such as: documents, photos, emails, texts, etc. that are deemed relevant to the investigation. d. Both parties have the ability to discuss the allegations under investigation or to gather and present relevant evidence. 5. When the Title IX Investigator has completed a thorough and equitable investigation, they will share with both parties a draft report of the results of the investigation, along with all of the evidence obtained as part of the investigation that is directly related to the allegations raised in the formal complaint. Both parties will have at least 10 days to submit a written response, which the investigator will consider and address as appropriate prior to the completion of the Investigation Report. 6. After receiving and considering comments from both parties and conducting any further investigation that is warranted in light of those comments, the Title IX Investigator will forward to the parties and any advisors the final Investigation Report, which will occur no less than 10 days before the live hearing. Determination of Responsibility and Sanctions Within five business days of the conclusion of the live hearing, the Hearing Officer will use the information gathered during the investigation, as well as the live hearing, to make a decision of responsible or not responsible based on the preponderance of the evidence standard. The hearing officer will also determine sanctions when the outcome is responsible. Both parties will be notified simultaneously and in writing of the outcome of the investigation. The hearing officer will issue a report that includes the allegations that were the subject of the live hearing, the procedural steps taken in the case, the findings of fact supporting each finding of responsible or not responsible, conclusions regarding application of the code of conduct to the facts, an explanation of the rationale for any sanctions including whether remedies designed to restore or preserve access to the College’s education program or activity will be provided to the complainant, and the procedures and permissible bases for an appeal. Sanctions If the respondent is found responsible, the sanctions imposed may include but not be limited to loss of privileges, disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion.

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