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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