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Security
Each Ivy Tech campus designates specific employees who are responsible for addressing security-related matters, and to whom all criminal activity is to be reported. If security staff are not available, the activity should be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. The local police department should also be notified after any crime. It is College policy to assist the police in any investigation that they conduct.
Prompt and Accurate Reporting
All criminal activity is to be reported accurately to Ivy Tech personnel and/or the local police. Misrepresenting criminal activity or falsely reporting an incident could result in prosecution.
To Report a Crime
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is required by federal law to report the frequency of criminal activity that occurs on its campuses to current students, faculty and staff, and to prospective students and employees. Any student, prospective student, faculty or staff person who has been a victim or a witness to a criminal act that occurred on any of the facilities or grounds of any Ivy Tech campus is encouraged to immediately report this act to Campus Security or to the Office of Student Affairs.
Responsibility
All Ivy Tech campuses have a very low occurrence of criminal activity. However, when incidents do occur, please use your own judgment on how to respond. Safety precautions should be observed at all times. The College encourages all students to take the responsibility to help each other in situations where criminal activity has occurred.
Each Incident
A copy of each incident report is to be forwarded to the staff member designated to handle campus security-related issues. The Director of Student Affairs should also be supplied with a copy of the report.
Alcohol and Drug Policies
In compliance with Indiana state law, being under the influence of, use of , or distributing illegal drugs is not permitted.
Being under the influence or possessing intoxicating beverages on College property is also not permitted. Students, staff, or visitors in violation of these rules will be dealt with in compliance of College policy. Local law enforcement authorities may also be notified.
Sexual Assault and Harassment
Victims of sexual assault should get help as soon as possible. If you are physically injured, seek medical treatment immediately. Contact campus security or the police to report the incident. It is important to preserve any evidence of the crime to assist with the investigation. You should not wash or change clothes if possible before being examined at a medical facility. If the offense involves another student, disciplinary action may be initiated within the College. Sanctions may include required counseling, temporary suspension or dismissal. Both the accuser and the accused are entitled to have others present during any proceedings. The outcome of the proceedings will be provided to both the accuser and the accused for any proceedings where sexual assault is alleged. The College will attempt to assist with the victim's requested changes in academic situations whenever reasonably possible. If you feel you are being sexually harassed, contact the campus Affirmative Action Office or the Office of Student Affairs. The Affirmative Action Office responds to every compliant, providing proper remediation when harassment is determined.
Substance Abuse and Counseling
The College will refer students in need of special help with substance abuse problems to the appropriate local counseling agencies. Each campus has counselors on staff for crisis intervention, information dissemination, and has established linkages with area agencies for referral purposes.
Crime Prevention Program
Ivy Tech is not a residential college; therefore students are encouraged to follow the same safety precautionary measures they follow in their home and in their community. The Office of Student Affairs is happy to assist anyone interested in attending a seminar or program on crime prevention and safety by locating the appropriate agency.
Off-Campus Housing
There is no off-campus housing endorsed by Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
