Also see the Safety and Preparedness website

Index:
»	Letter from the Director of Security
»	Reporting Incidents and Other Emergencies
»	Campus Access Policy
»	Security Policies and Services
»	Procedure for the Investigation of Violent Felonies and Reports of Missing Students on Campus
»	Sexual Harassment Policy
»	Guidelines for Dealing with Issues of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Harassment
»	Campus Crime Statistic Reports
»	Sexual Harrassment Advisory Panel and Reporting Procedures
»	Sex Offenses
»	Sex Crimes Prevention Act
»	Procedure for Reporting Rape - On and Off Campus
»	Missing Persons
»	Policies on Alcoholic Beverages and the Use, Sale and Possession of Illegal Drugs
»	Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling Service
»	Weapons Policy
»	Hate Crimes
»	Campus Security Awareness / Crime Prevention Program
»	Campus Crime Statistics
»	For Questions and Information
»	Smoking Policy
»	Fire and Emergency Evacuation Drills
»	Fire Safety Statistics

Letter from the Director of Security

To The New School Community:

The Security Department’s mission is to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning and teaching for The New School’s staff and  students. The department’s primary focus is to develop and implement procedures and strategies that will promote a safe, caring, and disciplined climate free of violence, illegal drugs, and fear and to establish partnerships with students, staff, community leaders, and law enforcement agencies that will support the university’s safety agenda.

This guide outlines the university’s safety and security policies. All members of the university community are encouraged to read the complete version of the Annual Security Report, available both in the Security Department’s office and online.

For detailed information about The New School’s Emergency Management plan, go to the university’s safety and preparedness website.

The Security Department’s office is located at 55 West 13th Street, mezzanine level, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Thomas A. Iliceto

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Reporting Incidents and Other Emergencies

The New School Security Department seeks to ensure that the rights of every member of the campus community are respected and that there exists a safe and secure atmosphere, conducive to the pursuit of educational objectives. Personnel of the Security Department at The New School are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 24 hour security operations numbers are:

	Security Director's Office:	212.229.5101
	After Hours:	212.229.7001

All criminal actions or other emergencies on campus should be reported immediately to Security Department personnel by telephone or in person at the Office of the Security Department, or to any University officer on patrol. Reports of crimes may also be made in writing. In addition, crime information is exchanged between the University’s Security Department and local police. Authorities including the Transit Police NYPD, and the 6th Precinct Detective squad.

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Campus Access Policy

• Students and employees are required to show New School identification upon entering a building, residence hall, library, and computing facility.
  
  
• Unauthorized use of the facilities and damage or defacement to the facilities is not permitted and will result in disciplinary action.
  
  
• Students and employees should report any incident to the Security Officer
  in that building and have the officer prepare an incident report.
  
  
• Students and employees are not permitted on fire escapes at any time.
  
  
• Fire and Emergency Evacuation drills will be conduct periodically throughout The New School facilities. Students and employees are
  required to exit the buildings during these drills.
  
  
• The University cannot assume responsibility or liability for the loss or damage to personal property. Students and employees are encouraged to
  protect valuable items by purchasing appropriate insurance coverage.

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Security Policies and Services

The University emphasizes that employees and students, regardless of their membership in off-campus organizations recognized by the college, are responsible for comporting themselves in a manner consistent with college and University policy and that they must conduct themselves in a lawful manner at all times.

Violation of college policy subjects employees and students to the disciplinary procedures. Violation of law also exposes the employees and student to criminal charges and/or arrest. Students should be aware that local police agencies monitor and record criminal activity by students at off-campus locations officially recognized by the institution such as student organizations with off-campus housing facilities.

There is close cooperation between The New School Security Department and the local New York City Police Department 6th and 9th Precincts — The Transit Bureau — Patrol Borough Manhattan South — Manhattan District Attorney's Office — Fire and Traffic Departments — Area Schools — Community Board — and neighborhood organizations in promoting a safer environment.

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Procedure for the Investigation of Violent Felonies and Reports of Missing Students on Campus

Upon notification of a situation, which involves either a violent felony or a missing persons report, the Director of Security will immediately respond to the location. If he determines that the incident is a violent felony offense described under sub-division one of section 70.02 of the New York State Penal Law or a missing persons, the New York City Police Department will be notified as soon as possible.

The Director will interview the complainant, detain witnesses, secure the crime scene and set up a temporary headquarters, if applicable. When the police arrive at the scene, they will be in control of the investigation.

The New School Security Department will supply pertinent information and cooperate fully with the New York City Police Department. All information obtained during the Security Director's initial interview or follow up investigation will be given to the Detective handling the case.

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Sexual Harrassment Policy

The New School, as well as its individual divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its educational activities, administration, scholarship and loan programs and employment. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color , national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, veteran or marital status.

As a necessary part of its commitment to create and sustain an environment free of any kind of discrimination, the New School University commits itself to prohibit sexual harassment and to confront and deal with it, when it occurs. Sexual harassment is defined in this policy and procedures have been established for responding to concerns, allegations, and questions about sexual harassment brought by any member of the University community.

The University's goal is to create a community free of sexual harassment. To do so requires good judgment, awareness, and intelligence. To sustain this kind of community also requires directness and clarity, since many members of the community may not immediately recognize instances of sexual harassment and the consequences of such conduct on individuals and the community. In order to achieve the goal of a community free of sexual harassment, standards of behavior and procedures for dealing with breaches of those standards must be established and implemented within the contents of academic freedom. Education of the community on this issue will also be necessary. The University seeks to sustain a high standard of behavior and to correct breaches of that standard, regardless of whether the offending behavior would meet external legal standards of the term sexual harassment.

Our goal is to deal directly and clearly with this complex issue. As in the case of any disciplinary issue, formal procedures may be invoked when complaints cannot be resolved informally.

DEFINITION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is conduct that exploits power or authority in order to elicit sexual submission, or inappropriate sexual conduct that creates an intimidating hostile or abusive environment for working, learning or enjoying other opportunities and activities. Sexual harassment can include a wide range of behaviors, from the actual coercing of sexual relations to inappropriate sexualization of the working or learning environment with words, materials or behavior. It may involve women being harassed by men, men being harassed by women, or harassment between persons of the same sex. The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidelines that provide a basic definition of sexual harassment.

While the (EEOC) apply only to faculty and other employees, the University prohibits sexual harassment of any member of the University community, whether such harassment is aimed at students, faculty or other employees.

Based upon the EEOC guidelines, and for the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other expressive or physical conduct of a sexual nature, where:

• Submission to such conduct is explicitly or implicity made a term or condition of employment or status in a course, program or activity; or
  
  
• Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for an employment or academic decision affecting the individual, or for a decision regarding an individual's status in a course, program or activity; or
  
  
• Such conduct has the purpose or effect, when judged from the perspective of a reasonable person in the position of the complaining individual, of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for working, learning, or enjoying other University opportunities, programs and activities.

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Guidelines for Dealing with Issues of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Harassment

These guidelines are for members of the University including faculty, students, and administrative staff. For union employees, the University's sexual and discriminatory harassment policies have been incorporated within the current collective bargaining agreement with the union local. There are two different procedures to be followed depending upon the status of the employee bringing a claim of having been sexually or discriminatorily harassed. If a claim is brought by an employee of having been sexually harassed while in the status of a union employee, it will be handled through the grievance machinery established in the collective bargaining agreement. If the claim is brought by a member of the University while in the status of a student, administrative staff or faculty member, the university-wide sexual and discriminatory procedures will be followed.

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Campus Crime Statistic Reports

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Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel and Reporting Procedures

The University-Wide Committee on Harassment is a standing committee of fifteen (15) persons selected annually by the provost of the University. The Committee shall consist of seven faculty (one from each academic division) selected from nominations submitted by the Deans of the academic divisions; three, administrative staff members at large selected from nominations, submitted by the Executive Vice President, three part-time faculty members from nominations submitted by the Vice-president for Program Development; and three students (one undergraduate, one full-time graduate student, and if possible, one traditional part-time student) selected by the Vice President for Student Affairs. A panel of five
(5) Committee members will be selected to hear each case referred to the University-Wide Committee on Harassment.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PANEL
To help educate the University Community about sexual harassment, and to assist in the informal resolution of complaints of sexual harassment, including complaints of an alleged sex offense, brought by students, faculty and staff at The New School.

To provide a formal procedure, with full respect for due process, for formal complaints of sexual harassment brought by The New School Community members and to investigate formal complaints fairly, thoroughly and expeditiously. The Panel will report its findings and recommendations for corrective action to the Provost.

REPORTING INCIDENTS
Students, staff and faculty may report potential harassment problems or concerns to the Security Department located at 55 West 13th Street, Mezzanine, telephone no. 212.229.5101 or Security personnel on duty or to any college officer, supervisor or members of the faculty.

NOTE: THE ARE TIME LIMITS FOR FILING COMPLAINTS. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS AND PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The purpose of any recommended corrective action to resolve a formal complain will be to correct or remedy the injury. When the panel concludes the case requires a penalty, it shall use the basic structure of penalties common to established disciplinary procedures at the University, in increasing order of severity depending on the nature or gravity of the violation of University policy. (For students, faculty, or staff these penalties will have different significance and practical consequences.) The basic structure of penalties is: 1) warning - verbal and/or written; 2) censure; 3) disciplinary probation; 4) suspension; 5) dismissal; 6) any of these penalties may be combined with a recommendation that the alleged harasser seek professional counseling; 7) the panel may suggest other penalties, as appropriate.

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Sex Offenses

The following are sex offenses taken from the New York Sate Penal Law. All are crimes in New York Sate and punishable by fines or imprisonment, or both:

SECTION 130.20 - SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
A person is guilty of sexual misconduct when:

1. Being a male, he engaged in sexual intercourse with a female
   without her consent, or -
   
2. He engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another person
   without the latter's consent, or -
   
3. He engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body.,
   

Sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor

SECTION 130.25 - RAPE IN THE THIRD DEGREE
A person is guilty of rape in the third degree when:

1. He or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person to
   whom the actor is not married who is incapable of consent by
   reason of some factor other than being less than seventeen
   years old, or -
   
2. Being twenty-one years old or more, he or she engages in sexual
   intercourse with another person to who the actor is not married
   less than seventeen years old.
   

Rape in the third degree is a class E felony

SECTION 130.30 - RAPE IN THE SECOND DEGREE
A person is guilty of rape in the second degree when:

1. Being eighteen years old or more, he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person to whom the actor is not married less than fourteen years old.

Rape in the third degree is a class E felony

SECTION 130.35 - RAPE IN THE FIRST DEGREE
A male is guilty of rape in the first degree when he engages in sexual intercourse with a female:

1. By forcible compulsion, or -
   
2. Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless, or -
   
3. Who is less the eleven years old.

Rape in the first degree is a class B felony

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Sex Crimes Prevention Act

As per the Sex Crimes Prevention Act, all institutions of higher learning must advise the campus community where law enforcement agency information, provided by the state concerning registered sex offenders, may be obtained. This information may be obtained at www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/. A search may be done by zip code, county, or name.

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Procedure for Reporting Rape: On and Off Campus

NOTE: IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF RAPE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU FOLLOW ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPLICABLE PROCEDURES.

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING ON CAMPUS

• Go to the hospital and see a doctor immediately for treatment of any injuries and for other tests, which can provide important medical evidence.
  
  
• Do not bathe, shower, or change clothes before you receive medical attentions.
  
  
• Seek counseling, whether or not you report the rape and press charges, you should consult a trained rape-crises counselor.

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING OFF CAMPUS

Allegations of sexual assault or rape occurring off campus should be reported at once to the New York City Policy Department. The New School security will assist in such reporting if requested.

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Missing Persons

The University wants to ensure that there are adequate procedures to ensure that reports of missing students are properly investigated.  To aid such investigation, the University strongly encourages each student to identify an individual (“Confidential Contact Designee”) who may be contacted by the University no later than 24 hours after the time that the student is determined to be missing in accordance with the notification procedures described below.  Each academic year, students will be asked to update this designation via the attached registration form.  The information listed on this registration form will be kept confidential.  Students will also be able to update this designation during the academic year.  Each student should ensure that their Confidential Contact Designee is someone with whom the student maintains regular contact and is likely to have knowledge of the student whereabouts and the student’s contact information.

Any member of the University community who believes that a student is missing should immediately complete an Incident Report and submit that report to the Security Department and the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.  The Incident Report should include all available information that would assist in locating the student.

Upon a report that a student is missing, the first step will be an attempt to contact the student using the contact information provided to the University by the student in registering for the University Alerts System.  If the missing student does not contact the University within 4 hours of the Alert Notice, the University will contact the Student’s Confidential Contact Designee.  If the missing student does not contact the University within 20 hours of the University’s contact with the student’s Confidential Contact Designee, the University will notify the local authorities that the student has been missing for 24 hours.  If the student is less than 18 years old and is not an emancipated individual the University will also notify the student’s parents..
If located, the student’s health and well-being will be of the utmost priority. If appropriate, referral will be made to Student Affairs.
Student Affairs and University Security will assist local law enforcement in all ways prescribed by law.

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Policies on Alcoholic Beverages and the Use, Sale and Possesion of Illegal Drugs

It is the policy of The New School that:

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibit on university property and /or while on official duty and/or as part of any university activities. Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation or affiliation with any organization is prohibited.

The Legal age for drinking alcohol in New York is 21, and state laws deal harshly with underage drinking. It is also against the law in New York State to sell or give away alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.

Sanctions (consistent with local, state, and federal law) will be imposed on students and employees for violations of this policy. Sanctions may include disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion, termination of employment and referral for prosecution. Employees of the University must also notify the University Human Resources Director of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five (5) days after such conviction.

Every member of the university community are fully expected to abide by state and federal laws pertaining to controlled substances, illicit drugs and use of alcohol.

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Referrals Services and Assistance Programs

The university will organize educational programs and events that address the issues and health risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse. The University will provide referrals and information on alcohol and drug assistance programs for faculty, students, and staff. Resources currently available for those in need of assistance for alcohol and drug problems include the following:

On Campus Services
	University Human Resources Office
	212.229.5671
	Student Rigths and Responsibilities
	212.229.5349
Off Campus Services
	Alcohol Abuse Advisory and Consultation Center
	212.971.9213
	Alcohol Council of Greater New York
	212.979.6277
	Alcoholics Anonymous
	212.683.3900
	National council on Alcoholics
	212.206.6770
	St. Vincent's Alcohol Outpatient Clinic
	212.790.8273
	Beth Israel Hospital Substances Abuse Information Center
	212.420.2012
	Alanon (support group for friends and relatives of alcoholics)
	212.260.0407
	Narcotics Anonymous
	212.601.5817
	Cocaine Hotlines
	1 (800) 6662-HELP 1 (800) COCAINE

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Weapons Policy

No one within The New School community shall have in their possession a rifle, shotgun, firearm, or any other dangerous instrument or material that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage to a building or campus grounds.

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Hate Crimes

It is a violation of Federal, state and city laws as well as University policy to engage in ‘hate crimes’ defined as violence, intimidation and/or destruction of property against a person based in whole or substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding that person’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practices, age, disability and/or sexual orientation regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct. Those who engage in hate crimes may be exposed to criminal prosecution as well as disciplinary action under the University’s Code of Conduct. View more information on New York State Laws pertaining to hate crimes online.

1. Any person wishing to report hate/bias related crimes that occur on campus should immediately contact the Director of Security.
   
   
2. Counseling and other support services will be available to victims of hate/bias related crimes.
   
   
3. The University’s policy on Discriminatory Harassment has been updated to explicitly cover hate/bias related crimes.

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Campus Security / Crime Prevention Program

The New School Security Department has established an active crime prevention program to educate students and employees on the steps to take to ensure their own safety and the safety of others on the campus and its environs. The Security Department publishes the "LOOKOUT", a periodical with crime prevention tips and campus crime statistics. Security personnel address various entities of the college community regarding public safety issues. These quarterly presentations are made to students, clubs, fraternities sororities, student governments, professional staff, faculty, and their unions. Lastly, the Security Department provides Campus Advisories and other releases to the student press and radio on specific security incidents.

An open Campus Police Log is available in the Security Department's office which contains information on crimes on or around campus. This log is open to the public.

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Campus Crime Statistics

The Security Department submits monthly crime reports to the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services through the office of the University Director of Security. These data are then submitted to the United States Department of Justice for the Uniform Crime Report. The statistics are compiled and disclosed annually in the Campus Security Guide. The annual crime statistics are also available at the Security Department's office. The Crime Statistics report reflect the number of on-campus offenses reported to the college officials according to the reporting periods required by the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act. The definition for these offenses can be found in the Uniform Crime Reports which are located on pages 13, 14 and 15 of this guide.

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For Questions and Information

Visit the Offices of :

Student Rights and Responsibilities
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 212.229.5349

International Student Services
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 212.229.5592

University Ombuds Office
65 Fifth Avenue, room 214
New York, NY 10011
Telephone: 212.229.8996

University Human Resources
79 Fifth Avenue, 18th floor
New York, NY, 10003
Telephone: 212.229.5671

Student Financial Services
65 Fifth Ave, 1st Fl. Room 114
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 212.229.8930

Student Health Services
Henry and Louise Loeb Residence Hall
135 East 12th Street, 1st & 2nd Floors
New York, NY 10003
Telephone: 212.598.4796

REMEMBER REPORT A LOSS OR A THEFT TO THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS SECURITY LOCATED AT 55 WEST 13TH STREET, MEZZANINE.

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Smoking Policy

The New School HAS A "NO SMOKING" POLICY.
THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED
IN ANY OF THE BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS.

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Fire or Emergency Evacuation Drills

The Security Department conducts Emergency Evacuation Drills (also known as Fire Drills) in all The New School Buildings on a periodic basis. Emergency Drills are timed and monitored for effectiveness. We understand that it is an inconvenience for some occupants, but life safety is a critical issue. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

PULL DOWN LOCAL FIRE ALARM

• It is a violation of New York State Law to fail to leave a building when the fire alarm is sounding.
  
  
• Always assume it is a real emergency and leave the building.
  
  
• It is unlawful for any person to prevent, or order another person from leaving the building when the alarm is sounding. Faculty are not permitted to keep class in session during such emergency conditions.

FALSE ALARMS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

Activating the building's fire alarm system, discharging a fire extinguisher, setting fires, and vandalizing fire equipment is NOT funny. It is dangerous and against the Law. Person (s) found to be doing theses things will be prosecuted to the full extend of the law and disciplined through the university's disciplinary procedures. If anyone has any information regarding the above noted illegal activity, they should contact the Security Department.

If you have any questions about the Emergency Evacuation Drills or fire safety, please contact the Director of Security at 212.229.5101. Brochures detailing the university's Emergency and Fire Evacuation Drill procedures are available at the Security post in all university buildings and at the Security Director's Office.

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Fire Safety Statistics

William St. fire occurred on 3/11/09 at approximately 8:15 AM. Student draped a towel on illegal heater which caused the towel to smolder. Student removed towel and tried to put out the fire in the shower. The movement caused the towel to free flame-student evacuated the room, the fire alarm was pulled and Fire Department responded. Damage limited to the bathroom.

118 St. fire occurred on 5/9/09 at approximately 7:30 PM. Student left halogen clamp on light (not isn't allowed as per handbook) on head board of bed. Clamp slipped, causing the light to come in contact with the sheets/mattress of bed. Student next door smelled odor of smoke, facilities called and fire extinguished. Damage limited to sheets, head board and mattress.

Housing supplies portable heaters as needed. All buildings with approved Fire Alarms have 4 fire drills per year. No smoking or open flames are allowed in any student housing. All residents receive Fire Safety Plans as per New York City rules. All students must attend a 1 hour fire safety orientation. RHD and RA are given a one hour walk thru in their assigned buildings on fire safety and evacuation procedures.