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Marywood University Summary of Offenses as Reported to Police
Marywood University declares and reaffirms a policy of equal educational opportunity, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination in the provision of educational and other services to the public. The policy and practice of Marywood University is nondiscriminatory against applicants, employees, and students on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, creed, ancestry and religion. In addition, Marywood University does not discriminate against persons with disabilities and is in full compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Affirmative Action Program is an explicit civil, legal application of the formulations of beliefs already cherished in Marywood's religious commitment, objectives and practices. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SECURITY INFORMATION ACT PA ACT 73 THE CRIME AWARENESS AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990 (PL101-542) 2000-2001 Marywood University has 2,950 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled for Fall Semester, 2000. Of these, 382 undergraduate and graduate women and 104 undergraduate men live in campus housing. All enrollment and housing statistics in this report are estimates for Fall, 2000. On-campus housing is available to undergraduate students carrying twelve or more credits. Limited on-campus housing is available for graduate students carrying nine or more credits. Housing for female students is available in two larger residence halls with a limited number of single and/or double rooms, one smaller hall and three quadruplex apartment buildings, each of which consists of four apartments housing four to five students. Single rooms are available for graduate women in one smaller residence. Housing for male students is available in one larger residence hall and one smaller hall with limited single and/or double rooms. In addition, males may be housed in the three quadruplex apartment building units. Full-time first and second year students under the age of 21, who do not reside with family are required to reside on campus. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and full-time graduate students may select a room and a roommate in the residence halls. Apartment housing and housing in the smaller halls is open to upper class and graduate students through an application process. If available, portions of the residence halls are available for the use of the total campus population, while other portions are restricted for residence use only. The main desk of each larger residence hall is covered by a receptionist during the day and a security clerk at night, twenty-four hours a day during periods of normal occupancy. Outer doors to residence halls are kept locked and are equipped with alarms. All doors are panic doors - they open from the inside out in case of emergency. Security is on call twenty-four hours a day. Residence hall windows are all equipped with locks, and most are inaccessible from outside without a ladder. A Residence Director and a number of Sisters, who serve as Mentors in addition to their regular positions at the University, reside in the larger residence halls along with the students. All are available to the students in the evening. Each residence hall is also served by three to four housekeepers and a custodian who are responsible for housekeeping and maintenance. These employees work day shifts. Each resident student has a key to his or her own room. Master keys are held by the Residence Hall Director, and Sister mentors living in the residence hall and are only utilized in the case of an emergency. During periods (breaks) of low occupancy, students are moved into one residence hall with supervision. When school is not in session, students are only allowed to access the residence halls by contacting the Security Department. The smaller residence halls (female and male) are staffed by a Mentor in Residence and an undergraduate resident assistant. All doors are kept locked. Windows are all equipped with locks. Residence halls are served by a custodian and one housekeeper. These employees work day shifts. Each resident has a key to the residence hall and to his/her room. Master keys are held by the Mentors in Residence. Visitors to the residence halls must check in at the front desk, and must be met by the resident. Visitors must abide by all residence hall regulations, which are available at each residence hall and also in the Office of Student Life and the Housing and Residence Life Office. The Woodland Townhouse Apartments, located on campus, are owned and maintained by Marywood University. The apartments are under the surveillance of Security, but since each apartment is a separate unit, there are no receptionists. This area is staffed by a Resident Assistant. Each apartment is equipped with a telephone. The Director of Housing and Residence Life assigns a room to guests of the University, who must register in advance. The Residence Director and Housekeeping staff are notified of the assignment and length of stay. Guests of residents must register with the Residence Director/Resident Assistant, who will assign a room if necessary. All guests must obtain a Residence Hall Guest Identification Card. Marywood University also maintains a branch campus at Alvernia College in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving 115 students (estimated), one part-time faculty, and one full-time administrative assistant in the School of Social Work. (These totals are included in the total University statistics reported elsewhere in the report). Alvernia College utilizes a Security Guard service and has 2 full time officers per shift, when school is in session, and 1 supervisor; 1 full time officer per shift when school is not in full session and 1 supervisor who are responsible for campus security, including the offices and classrooms utilized by Marywood University. There are no Marywood University housing facilities at the Reading site. Marywood University employs 122 full-time faculty, 15 pro-rata faculty, over 100 part-time faculty, 37 full-time administrators, 339 full-time staff and over 200 part-time staff (Estimates for Fall, 2000). All employees and students are issued photo identification cards which allow individual access to University facilities and University-sponsored events. The identification cards must be surrendered upon request, or upon termination of employment or withdrawal from school. Individuals and groups not associated with Marywood University must apply in writing for permission to use University facilities. The application must include the specific details of the function. All applications are reviewed at an administrative level. The Security office at Marywood University is located in the Nazareth student Center. The security staff consists of a Chief, Assistant Chief, 4 sergeants, 4 security guards, 3 security clerks assigned to Residence halls, 34 security clerks whose work is mainly confined to the interior of buildings, and a Secretary/Dispatcher. During the summer months, the security clerks are also used for walking patrols. Although certified, the security sergeants and guards are not allowed to carry firearms or make arrests. In the event of a crime on campus, local police are called in to make the arrest and to file an official report for review by a magistrate. If necessary, the local police contact State officials. No persons are allowed to carry weapons on campus, with the exception of law enforcement officials in the line of duty. Criminal incidents on campus are reported to the Chief of Security, who will determine if local police are needed. All criminal incidents, as well as emergency calls (police, fire, ambulance) must be reported to Security at 570-348-6242 (ext. 6242 on campus phones). This phone is covered twenty-four hours a day. Residence Directors and/or Resident Assistants are notified of incidents occurring in the residence halls. They, in turn, notify Security. In an effort to prevent further crime, Marywood University will, in a timely manner, inform the University community of any criminal offenses (murder, rape or sexual assault, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft) which pose a threat to students and employees. Such information will be disseminated by the President of Marywood University and will depend on the particular circumstances of the crime. Marywood University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or use of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its activities. For more information, refer to the Marywood University Drug and Alcoholic Abuse Prevention Programs, September, 2000. The Physical Plant Management Office is in charge of maintenance of University buildings, equipment, and grounds. Security daily patrol for possible safety problems, including burned out lights and obstructions on walkways. Problems are repaired as soon as possible after they are reported. Marywood University does not discriminate against applicants for admission to any of the University's four schools on the basis of criminal records. However, each applicant is screened carefully, and evaluated on an individual basis. Regarding the hiring of employees with criminal records, all applicants must indicate if they have been convicted of a crime, and the current status of the case. Marywood University treats persons with police records equitably, and does not ban them unnecessarily from employment. The individual applicant is evaluated in terms of overall qualifications for the position for which he or she has applied. Reference checks are obtained on all applicants. Criminal checks are done for all new hires in Security. Information regarding safety and security is disseminated on campus as needed through print media. Students residing in the residence halls are given written and verbal instructions on security precautions at a general meeting held in the beginning of each school year. These instructions are reiterated periodically, as needed. Pertinent notices are posted in each residence hall. In addition, general announcements are made in the daily campus publication. Seminars on crime prevention, safety and security issues are held annually. All employees as well as students are encouraged to attend. Topics range from credit card fraud to rape, and speakers include university officials as well as community and government representatives. The Marywood University Health and Safety Committee investigates employee accident and injury claims, inspects university buildings and provides education and training to supervisors and staff on pertinent safety issues. The Committee's purpose is to assist in maintaining a safe work environment, provide opportunities for discussion of accident problems and create university-wide awareness of the importance of safety. Fire and safety drills are held periodically in residence halls as well as in other campus buildings. Fire exits are posted in every building, and floor plans are also posted in each residence hall and other campus buildings. Marywood University makes every attempt to provide a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and personal property, but as in any institution, security is only as good as each individual permits. Everyone is encouraged to exercise caution and good judgment at all times. For more information on any of the information contained in this report, contact the appropriate office listed below. General
Information 570-348-6211 Human Resources 570-348-6220 Marywood University, in accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities, including admission or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Sister Eamon O'Neill, I.H.M., the Coordinator for Act 504 and Title IX, Marywood University, Scranton, PA 18509-1598. Telephone: 570-348-6211.
SUMMARY OF OFFENSES AS REPORTED TO POLICE 1997, 1998, and 1999 This report is distributed for your information, in accordance with the requirements of PA Act 73, the College and University Security Information Act. Type of Offense
Total Offenses
Reported to Police Total Offenses
Cleared by Arrest or Exceptional
Means CALENDAR
YEAR 1997 1998 1999 1997 1998 1999 Assult with
Dangerous Weapon 0 0 0 0 0 0
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