Annual Security Report

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2008 Annual Security Report (Composed 10/2009)

The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Action (Public Law 101-542) was signed into law in November 1990 and amended several times in subsequent years. Title II of this act was known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990. The 1998 amendments renamed this subsection of the Higher Education Act, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This act requires institutions to disclose information about campus safety policies and procedures and to provide statistics concerning whether certain crimes took place on campus.

During the 1990 New York State legislative session, the legislature passed and the governor signed into law as Chapter 739 of the Laws of 1990 new requirements for post-secondary institutions regarding campus security. This law requires post-secondary institutions to provide specific information to incoming students about sexual assault prevention and the creation of advisory committees on campus security on each campus.

This report is made available as required by the federal "Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act," (hereafter referred to as the Campus Safety Act). The purpose of this report is to provide our faculty, staff, and students with campus safety information including crime statistics and procedures to follow to report a crime. The report is prepared by the Chief of University Police and is electronically available on the College's Web site. Any questions regarding this report should be directed to University Police (607) 587-3992.

General Information
In 2008, approximately 3,300 undergraduates were enrolled at Alfred State College. Approximately 2,300 students resided in 11 residence halls on the campus. Of the undergraduate student population, approximately 750 attended the Wellsville campus during the day, a separate campus for the purposes of this report.

In 2008, the college employed approximately 150 full-time teaching faculty, 100 professional staff, and 35 part-time faculty. Of these, approximately 47 faculty and 14 professional staff were assigned to Wellsville, a separate campus.

Access Policy
During business hours, the College (excluding housing facilities) will be open to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non-business hours, access to College buildings is controlled through key control, keypads, card swipes, or by admittance by University Police, Student Life, Facilities, or ACES staff. In the case of periods of extended closing, the College will admit only those with prior written approval to all facilities.

Access to the residence halls is limited to students and their guests according to a guest procedure presented in the Student Code of Conduct, Section 6. Access to the residence halls by college employees is on an "as needed" basis and incorporates strict key control procedures through the Facilities Department.

The public can attend cultural and recreational events on campus with their access limited only to the facilities in which these events are held. To report any violations of this policy or to report suspicious persons, dial University Police at (607) 587-3999.

University Police Department
Campus safety and security issues are coordinated by the University Police Department, which has a sworn force of New York State certified police officers with full arrest powers. As a police department, patrol members respond to all emergencies. State University of New York Police Officers must meet the highest standards in New York State for law enforcement officers. The officers have passed a basic training program administered by either the State University at the New York State Police Academy in Albany, NY or a local regional police academy. Officers receive continuous training to upgrade their skills and form specialized areas of expertise. Officers have been trained in emergency medical procedures and first aid. They conduct foot, bike, and vehicular patrols on the campus and residence hall areas 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Other services available through the University Police department include motorist assistance, lost and found, programming on safety/security topics, and assistance with class projects.
The objective of the University Police Department is to provide a safe environment for teaching, research, social endeavors, and to protect the lives and property of the students, employees, and visitors of the college. This objective is pursued within the framework of the State University rules and regulations and all local, state, and federal laws. The investigation of crimes committed on the campus fall under the jurisdiction of the University Police Department.

The University Police Department also works closely with the Alfred Village Police, Allegany County Sheriff's Department, Wellsville Police Department, and the New York State Police to assist them with incidents that may occur off campus but involve campus staff or students. The University Police and the Alfred Police have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The primary police jurisdiction of the University Police Department includes all of the Alfred campus, the Wellsville campus, and any roadways which abut or adjoin these properties.

Procedures for Reporting a Crime or Emergency
All members of the campus community are urged and strongly encouraged to report criminal incidents, emergencies, suspicious activity, and public safety related matters to the University Police Department (UPD) in a timely manner. While it is more helpful to report crime personally, the College is committed to using alternate means to learn about crime that may go unreported.  One way to do this is by using the anonymous reporting system, Silent Witness. You can learn more about anonymously reporting a crime and complete a Web submission online.

This Annual Security Report will focus on the University Police Department because it is the primary law enforcement agency on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. Although most routine calls for assistance should be directed to the University Police Department at extension 3999, the campus emergency number is 911. This number should be used for all fire, medical, and police emergencies. Calling from outside the campus, UPD can be reached by dialing (607) 587-3999. It should be noted that dialing 8-911 from on campus or by calling 911 from a cell phone will result in connection to the Allegany County Sheriff's Dispatch center in Belmont, New York. University Police can also be contacted by using a blue light emergency phone located in several locations across the main campus. The University Police Officer in Wellsville can be reached by calling extension 3100. Dispatchers are available on the Alfred Campus 24 hours a day and maintain contact with officers on both campuses. All reports are classified, logged, and responded to thoroughly by UPD staff.

Reported crimes are handled by UPD and also forwarded to the Office of Judicial Affairs for potential judicial action. In addition, UPD will also report sexual assault cases to the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) which has trained members serving as victim advocates to provide 24 hour assistance. Crimes should be reported to UPD to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warning notices to the community, when appropriate. Members of the campus community can also report criminal incidents to the following offices:

• Vice President for Student Affairs – (607) 587-3911
• Associate V.P. of Student Life - (607) 587-4371
• Associate Dean of Judicial Affairs – (607) 587-3280
• Dean/ Executive Director of Wellsville Campus - (607) 587-3101
• Health Services - (607) 587-4200
• Student Life - (607) 587-4326
• Director of Athletics - (607) 587-4361

For staff and students living off campus, a listing of major area emergency numbers appears at the end of this report.

Limited Voluntary Confidential Reporting
Please note that victims and witnesses can report crime on a voluntary, confidential basis. Confidential reports can be filed with the other offices listed below as Campus Security Authorities and will be included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.

• Vice President for Student Affairs - (607) 587-3911
• Assoc. VP for Student Life - (607) 587-4371
• Associate Dean of Judicial Affairs – (607) 587-3280
• Dean / Executive Director of Wellsville Campus - (607) 587-3101
• Student Life - (607) 587-4326
• Director of Athletics - (607) 587-4361
• Any coach
• Faculty adviser to an organization
• Other campus official who has significant responsibility for campus activities

Please note that these offices allow victims and witnesses to report crime on a voluntary, confidential basis. Reports of this nature are filed with the University Police Department for information purposes, but there is no formal investigation of the incident unless there is a request to do so. Counselors are not required to report crime for inclusion in the annual crime statistics, based on a 1998 amendment to 20 U.S.C. Section 1092 (f). The College's Professional Counselors are encouraged, if and when they deem appropriate, to inform persons being counseled of the procedures to report crimes on a voluntary basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.

Timely Warnings
In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Chief of University Police, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus-wide "Timely Warning" will be issued after consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs. The warning will be issued through the college e-mail system and/or SUNY Emergency Alert system to students, faculty, staff, and also prominently displayed across the campus using fluorescent orange paper.

In the event of a major emergency, or if there is an event which poses a threat to students, employees, or others, this "Timely Warning" will be prepared and distributed to some or all of the following:

• Campus e-mail service (Special Announce)
• Entrance doors to academic and residence hall buildings (on orange paper)
• College Web site
• SUNY Emergency Alert system

Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the University Police Department, by phone (607) 587-3999, or in person to the dispatch center located at the Theta Gamma House (formerly Victorian House) on Lower College Drive. During the daytime operation of the Wellsville campus, this information can be given at the Wellsville University Police station in the H Building (Student Services) during office hours or by calling extension 3100.

Emergency Response Procedures and Notifications
University Police will coordinate a campus test of the emergency response procedures on (at least) an annual basis. Alfred State College publishes its emergency response and evacuation procedures on the University Police Web site. You can view the College’s emergency procedures online.

All campus community members are also encouraged to register for SUNY Emergency Alert, a system that allows the College to send emergency information and instructions via text (SMS), e-mail (SMTP), fax, and landline phone. Community members can learn more and register online.

Daily Crime Log
The University Police maintain a daily log of crimes and incidents that occur on campus that is available for the public to view. This information is recorded by date, time, general location, and disposition of the complaint. This daily log is available at the University Police Department on the Alfred campus, Theta Gamma House. Please note that entries or updates are made within two business days after the event occurs. Incidents or situations deemed to pose a threat to the campus community are logged and posted for public review as soon as possible. The crime log on the Alfred campus will maintain information about both campuses (Alfred and Wellsville).

While most events are logged, the office of the Chief of University Police may determine that an incident be classified as "confidential" in order not to jeopardize a criminal investigation or the identity of a victim – consistent with reporting guidelines.

Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Activities
Members of the campus community are urged to secure their valuables and be aware of their surroundings. To assist in this endeavor, University Police staff, Counseling Services staff, and Health Services staff conduct educational programs on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. A variety of topics such as personal safety awareness and security, rape awareness/sexual assertiveness training, and others are available. Information on safety and security is provided upon request to students and employees via seminars, videos, and crime alerts, posters, brochures, and college and student newspapers.

During orientation, programs are presented to the students of both campuses which address sexual assault, fire safety, hate/bias related crimes, substance abuse, and other personal safety topics. Students are also informed of the personal safety services available on campus, which the sexual assault response (SART Team), mental health services, and emergency medical services.

Policy on Alcohol
College policy permits the use of alcohol in moderation for those of state-mandated legal age, but denounces excessive consumption. Those who drink must remain in control of their behavior; they shall be responsible for their actions and respect the rights of others. Promotions which encourage consumption of alcohol are prohibited.

The use, or non-use, of alcohol should be decided by each individual; the College shall ensure practices and procedures that respect the decisions of those who choose to abstain. The College shall stress the importance of moderation for those who choose to use alcohol, and College regulations shall be structured to provide guidelines and controls designed to prevent consumption.

There are minimum sanctions and special conditions that have identified by the College that must be imposed for first offenses and repeat offenders. In order to maintain consistency, hearing bodies are not permitted to deter from these minimum sanctions. Repeat offenders, regardless of the nature of the incident, are eligible to be suspended from the College.

The full policy is viewable at: https://my.alfredstate.edu/student-affairs/college-policy-on-alcohol-substance-abuse (password required).

Policy on Drugs
The illegal possession and/or use of marijuana, barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogenic compounds, narcotics, and other controlled substances is in violation of state and federal law. University Police will enforce these statutes aggressively.

The use and possession of marijuana and/or drugs may have disrupting consequences that interfere with the educational mission and general welfare of the College community. Because of the potential danger of un-prescribed drugs, narcotics, inhalants, balloons, marijuana, hallucinogenic substances, "club drugs", or any medication used for purposes other than the manufacturer's intended use, Alfred State College prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of: marijuana, inhalants, un-prescribed drugs, hallucinogenic substances, narcotics, "club drugs", or any medication used for purposes other than the manufacturer's intended use. When the College is notified of student misconduct in regard to drug use or sale off-campus, it may also choose to hold the student accountable through the campus disciplinary process.

There are minimum sanctions and special conditions that have identified by the College that must be imposed for first offenses and repeat offenders. In order to maintain consistency, hearing bodies are not permitted to deter from these minimum sanctions. Repeat offenders are eligible for suspension from the College.

Members of the campus community in need of assistance with respect to a question or personal problem regarding alcohol or other drugs should contact Counseling Services, located in the Hunter Student Development Center, extension 4050. Assistance can also be obtained from Health Services, located in Parish Hall, extension 4200. The Wellsville campus Health Center can be reached at (607) 587-3140. The full policy is viewable at: https://my.alfredstate.edu/student-affairs/college-policy-on-alcohol-substance-abuse (password required).

Alcohol and Substance Prevention Programs
The College has developed programs to prevent and educate students about the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The programs include dissemination of informational materials, educational programs, counseling services, referrals, and college disciplinary hearings. The following list identifies some of those programs:

• Signals – the Signals program requires post-incident student assessments regarding substance abuse and as a result of that assessment, assigns the student to the correct level of intervention. There are three levels, the Green level for low to moderate risk students, the Yellow level, for moderate risk students and the Red level for high risk students.
• National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) – during this week in October, the college distributes wristbands to be worn by students and faculty/staff all week in awareness to be "alcohol free". There are other activities throughout the week.
• Recurring and ongoing programming events include educational programming during National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (Dec.), Sexual Responsibility Week (Feb.) is observed in which education on the responsibility of sex and the issues of alcohol and sexual responsibility are addressed, National Collegiate Health and Wellness Week and Safe Spring Break (March) that includes education on alcohol safety tips and alcohol responsibility, and observance and programming during April for Alcohol Awareness Month. Other activities include Victim Impact Panels, New York State Police demonstrating a "rollover" device, education on alcohol, and speakers brought on campus for alcohol related issues as well as provide a joint effort between Health Services and Counseling Services to administer alcohol screenings.
• Social Norming - the College posts educational materials on bulletin boards in residence halls and academic buildings throughout the year. Passive prevention programming including posters covering the topics of the impact of alcohol use, sexual assault, safe alcohol drinking facts, and minimizing the negative consequences of drinking alcohol.

Alcohol prevention for Alfred State College consists of on-going everyday programming such as residence hall educational programs where the health educator, counseling staff, or university police officers, provide alcohol education to residents in one-hour sessions. These programs average four to five nights a month. A program called the Healthy Substitute is provided as needed each semester where an alcohol and drug education class is provided when the health educator substitutes for an instructor instead of canceling class. Alfred State’s written Biennial Review 2006-2008 contains even more detail about our education efforts.

Weapons on Campus
Firearms, ammunition, knives, and dangerous weapons are not allowed at Alfred State College at any time. This regulation is in compliance with NYS Law, covered under Section 256.01 and 265.00 of the Penal Law and regulations passed by the NYS Legislature. Firearms include, but are not limited to, any pistol, revolver, shotgun, or rifle. Knives and dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to, illegal knives, bows and arrows, num-chuks, stun-guns, and billy clubs. No more than two pocket knives, (not exceeding a three inch blade), are permitted; however, these may be confiscated by authorized college officials if deemed necessary.

The College also considers air guns, paintball guns, B-B guns, and sling shots to be dangerous, and they are prohibited. This article is inclusive of all instruments banned under Sections 256.01 and 265.00 of the NYS Penal Law. Offenders will be subject to campus disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution and liable to civil prosecution. In compliance with this law, the Office of University Police will not keep or hold in their office firearms, ammunition, knives, and dangerous weapons belonging to any individuals or other offices or agencies of this institution.

Health and Safety
The Director of Facilities Operations and Environmental Health and Safety, along with other Facilities Services Department members, maintain the campus buildings and grounds with a concern for safety. Facilities staff inspects campus facilities regularly, promptly makes repairs affecting safety and security, and responds immediately to reports of potential safety and security hazards, such as broken windows and locks. If you have concerns about the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds, call the Facilities Operations Department, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at extension 4755. For emergencies that occur during non-business hours, call the University Police Department.

The Alfred State College campus is well lighted. This includes high intensity sodium vapor lights on buildings, in parking lot areas, and around areas with landscaping and trees. In addition to telephone availability in each student's room, there are several outdoor blue-light emergency telephones strategically located throughout the main campus. These are connected directly to the University Police through the 911 system.

The College also maintains the Campus Safety Advisory Committee, which reviews safety issues on both the main and Wellsville campuses.

Relationships With Other Police Departments
Alfred State College has a close working relationship with area law enforcement agencies that monitor and record criminal activities and incidents at off-campus locations of officially recognized student organizations. The University Police Department, through frequent contact and access to the Alfred Village Police blotter, monitors criminal activity at off-campus facilities occupied by students. The New York State Police and Wellsville Police also share information about reports involving Alfred State students. Students involved in off-campus situations involving serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct including alcohol/drug offenses or other criminal activities may be referred to the campus judicial program. The University Police Department has a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Alfred Police Department who also provides with University Police in providing crime statistics for public property geographically contiguous to the campus proper and non-campus buildings. On the Wellsville campus, the Wellsville Police Department and New York State Police are contacted with written requests for crime statistics.

Campus Crime Statistics
In accordance with the "Campus Safety Act," data is presented to review crime activity both on campus and on streets and locations near or adjacent to college property. Reported on-campus offenses include all offenses reported on campus property and in campus buildings. A specific breakdown on offenses occurring in college-owned residence halls appears under "residence halls."

Two other categories are presented in this chart: "non campus buildings or property" and "public property." The first category, non-campus buildings or property, includes properties owned by student organizations officially recognized by the institution and those owned by the university outside the campus boundaries. The offenses presented for this report include those reported by the Alfred Village Police which occurred at college recognized fraternities and sororities and the Lake Lodge (Terbury Road). The second category, public property, includes thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks and parking facilities immediately adjacent to the campus in the Village of Alfred.

This section on campus crime statistics also includes arrests and disciplinary referrals made to campus authorities for alcohol, drugs, and weapons possession. As defined by the campus safety act, a disciplinary referral is an instance when a student is formally reported in writing to a university official for possible sanction.

Hate Crimes
As required by the Campus Safety Act, Alfred State College is required to report hate crimes as part of this summary. For this reporting, a hate crime occurs when a person is victimized intentionally because of his or her actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The hate crimes presented for this report are related to those reportable offenses that appear in the tables (later in the report) or where the victim was bodily injured. In addition, larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and vandalism-destruction of property offenses will be reported if they can be classified as hate crimes. The crimes presented are based on reports filed with the following offices: Chief of University Police, Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Vice President of Student Life, Associate Dean of Judicial Affairs, and accounts reported by Campus Security Authorities. Formal requests for hate crime statistics for areas defined as "public property and "non-campus buildings" and property were made with the Alfred Police Department. The definitions of these offenses, which are defined in the "Uniform Crime Report" and the "Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act," appear as part of this report.

For the three year period this report encompasses (2006, 2007, 2008), there were NO hate crimes reported – including the new subcategories of larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and vandalism-destruction.

Security in Residence Halls
The Office of Student Life, the Office of Residence Life and University Police are committed to providing a safe environment in the residence halls. Students are made aware of safety concerns as well as tips on crime prevention through brochures, pamphlets, floor meetings, and presentations. While there are many safeguards in place for residence hall students, each student must do his/her part to insure a safe and secure environment by adhering to the safety related policies and procedures. A Resident Director supervises each of the residence halls.

The Resident Director (RD) is a professional staff person who lives and works in the residence hall. On almost every floor, there are also Resident Assistants (RA); an RA is a student who has received extensive training in many different aspects of residence hall living. The Resident Directors and Resident Assistants undergo training in enforcing residence hall safety and security policies as well as being aware of potential safety hazards and concerns. Each residence hall has a Resident Assistant on duty during the night-time hours and one Residence Hall Director serves as the “on-call” person for the campus (assigned on a rotating basis).

All residence hall students are issued an outside door key to the main entrance of their residence hall and a key to their room. The college's residence halls are locked at all times. Door guards, when on duty, check students' IDs and register guests and visitors entering the residence hall with their host/hostess. They also report any unusual circumstances or situations in the residence hall. Although the campus is a safe place to live, there is always the potential for crime.

Residence hall students should not be lulled into a false sense of security. They need to be aware of their environment and the possible consequences of their behavior. Alfred State College is committed to maintaining an environment in which students, faculty, staff, and guests can work together free from all forms of harassment, exploitation and intimidation. Alfred State College will act as needed to discourage, prevent, correct and if necessary discipline behavior that violates this standard of conduct. The University Police Department will promptly investigate allegations of unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Allegations of unlawful discrimination can first be discussed with Counseling Services, the Associate Vice President for Student Development and Director of Multicultural Affairs, or the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Alfred State College educates the student community (both Alfred and Wellsville campuses) about sexual assaults and date rape. University Police personnel, Health Services staff, and Counseling Services staff also offer sexual assault programming on request. Victims of a sex offense will be informed of their option to notify University Police, Alfred Village Police, and/or New York State Police and will be assisted by college personnel in notifying the police if desired.

If you are the victim of a sexual assault at Alfred State College, your first priority should be to get to a place of safety. You should then obtain the necessary medical treatment. The University Police Department strongly advocates that a victim of a sexual assault report the incident in a timely manner. You can call 911 (on campus) or extension 3999 to speak to University Police staff member 24 hours a day. Time is a critical factor for evidence collection and preservation. Notifying University Police will not obligate the victim to prosecute, nor will it subject the victim to scrutiny or judgmental opinions from officers. The College's Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures contain a wealth of information about what will occur when a report of sexual misconduct is received.

An electronic version of the College's Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures can be found at: https://my.alfredstate.edu/student-affairs/sexual-misconduct-policies-and-procedures (password required). Paper copies are also available upon request by visiting the University Police Department.

View information about the College’s Sexual Assault Response Team online.

Allegations of sexual assault or rape occurring off campus should be reported to a police department having jurisdiction where the offense occurred. University Police can assist in determining the police agency that would have jurisdiction and facilitate contact with that agency. Telephone numbers, which include the numbers of Alfred State College's Counseling Services and Health Services, along with other regional resources, are listed as part of this report for your convenience. Efforts will be made to ensure the confidentiality of all reports, except as necessary and required to investigate the alleged offenses. College authorities may issue a safety alert to those areas of the college community affected by the crime. The issuance of this alert will depend on the particular circumstances of the crime. Victims can provide information to the University Police Department and choose criminal prosecution and/or a referral to the on-campus discipline system or to report the incident without seeking prosecution. Incidents of sexual assault may also be reported to the college's Health or Counseling services. Many questions and answers about victims' rights for sexual assault are found in the policy (see link above) and Code of Conduct. Victims of sex crimes should contact the University Police at extension 3999 or Counseling Services at extension 4050 for additional information.

The college will change a victim’s academic and living arrangements after an alleged violation of the sexual misconduct policy if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding. Both the accuser and the accused will be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding that is brought alleging a sex offense. The range of college disciplinary sanctions for violating the college’s sexual misconduct policies includes Disciplinary Probation, Disciplinary Suspension or Disciplinary Expulsion.

Statement of Victims' Rights
It is the goal of Alfred State College to ensure that students alleging sexual misconduct have access to needed resources, services, and information including:

• The right of the victim to be treated with respect by College officials;
• The right not to be discouraged by the College officials from reporting a sexual misconduct offense;
• The right to a College "No Contact" condition (for student victims) against another student who has engaged in or threatens to engage in stalking, threatening, harassing or other improper behavior that presents a danger to the welfare of the complaining student or others;
• The right to have complaints of sexual assault responded to quickly and with sensitivity by University Police.
• The right to be informed of their options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police, and the option to be assisted by College SART Advocates (for ASC students), if the student so chooses. This also includes their right not to report, if this is the victim's desire;
• The right to be notified of available medical services, counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both at the College and in the community;
• The right to notification of and options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living (campus residential) situations after an alleged sexual assault incident, if so requested by the victim and if such changes are reasonably available (no disciplinary charges or investigation, College or criminal, need occur before this option is available);
• The right to be accompanied by another member of the College community (defined as a faculty or staff member of the College community) to serve as "adviser." The adviser is permitted to advise the student charged in the organization of their thoughts and presentation of materials and can advise the student directly in the hearing. (Advisers may not address the hearing board or any other individuals providing testimony and may not respond to any questions for the respondent. Advisers may be present at hearings only. Members of the press and attorneys are prohibited from serving as advisers during a sexual misconduct disciplinary hearing);
• The right not to have irrelevant prior sexual history admitted in a College hearing;
• The right to review all written statements regarding any discussion that will be presented following at an initial conference (and prior to the disciplinary hearing);
• Ask questions of the hearing board and via the hearing board indirectly request responses from the complainant and any other witnesses present;
• The right to make an impact statement to the hearing panel at the conclusion of the disciplinary hearing:
• The right to submit a written victim-impact statement to the hearing panel prior to the panel rendering a final decision;
• The right to be informed of the outcome and any sanctions imposed from a disciplinary hearing involving sexual misconduct;

The victim does not have a right to appeal the final decision rendered by the disciplinary hearing panel. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary hearing. The accuser and the accused will be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding alleging a sex offense.

Sex Offender Community Notification
Consistent with Federal law (Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000) and New York State's amendment (2002) to Megan's Law, "the names and other relevant data related to registered sex offenders who are employed by, enrolled at or attending the College is available through the office of the Alfred State College University Police, Theta Gamma House (formerly Victorian House.) The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) provides this information to the College. The information can be viewed by stopping in and requesting such information at the University Police Department.

Offense Definitions
The definitions for murder, robbery, assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, weapon law violations, drug abuse violations, and liquor law violations are excerpted from the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook. The definitions of forcible and non-forcible sex offenses are excerpted from the national incident-based reporting edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook.

Robbery
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 of use of force.

Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another for inflicting personal injury and cause physical injury. It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.

Burglary
The unlawful entry into a structure to commit a crime. For reporting purposes, this definition includes unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or crime.

Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Weapon Law Violations
The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing weapons to others; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. This includes dangerous instruments in the college's reports.

Drug Abuse Violations
Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing, and making of narcotic drugs, controlled substances, marijuana and other chemical or organic substances. The relevant substances include opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroine, codeine); marijuana; synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone); and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).

Liquor Law Violations
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of any alcoholic beverage; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person; using a vehicle for illegal transportation of alcohol; open containers and drinking of alcoholic beverages in a public place; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)

Sex Offenses (Forcible)
Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

1. Forcible Rape - New York State defines rape to be sexual intercourse including any penetration. The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).
2. Forcible Sodomy - Oral or anal sexual intercourse with another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
3. Sexual Assault with an Object - The use of an object or instrument to unlawfully penetrate, however slightly, the genital or anal opening of the body of another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable or giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
4. Forcible Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.

Sex Offenses (Non-forcible)

1. Incest - Non forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
2. Statutory Rape - Non forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

Definitions That Were Added or Changed as of 1999
A. Arson - Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to bum, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.

B. Manslaughter by Negligence Criminal Homicide - The killing of another person through gross negligence.

C. Criminal Homicide, Murder and Non Negligent Manslaughter - The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Alfred State College Personal Safety Resources
The following listing of campus, community and regional resources is provided for the information of all members of Alfred State College.

To report a crime:

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Campus Crime Statistics - Main Campus
As defined by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, the crime and referral statistics gathered for this report are based on information obtained from the following offices: University Police, Student Life (campus judicial), and all those listed as Campus Security Authorities. Information regarding crimes on adjacent streets, roadways, and non-campus buildings was obtained following a written request submitted to the Alfred Village Police Department. For further information on this data collection, please contact the University Police Department at (607) 587-3992.

¹ This category includes all on-campus incidents including those listed "In residence halls."

Campus Crime Statistics - Wellsville Campus
Because of the limited number of reportable offenses occurring on the Wellsville Campus, each offense will be listed instead of being displayed in tabular format. As defined by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, the crime and referral statistics gathered for this report are based on information obtained from the following offices: University Police, Student Life (campus judicial), and all those listed as Campus Security Authorities. For further information on this data collection, please contact the University Police Department at (607) 587-3992.

2006
Incident # 13505 - assault (on campus)

2007
There were no reportable offenses in Wellsville for 2007.

2008
Incident #14549 – burglary (on campus)
Incident #15019 – drug arrest (on campus)
Incident # 15049 – drug arrest (on campus)