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Sexual Harassment
Allegations of sexual harassment should be reported to the college’s Sexual Harassment
Officers, Ellen Zendman (914-606-6733) or Ruben Barato (914-606-6777), The Women’s
Forum (914-606-6901), your faculty advisor, or your counselor. They will investigate sexual
harassment complaints and institute the formal procedures for resolving them. These
procedures are in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and established college
policies and guidelines.
Students may also feel comfortable approaching a counselor or a faculty advisor to get
advice and support, or to make an initial complaint.
LOITERING
All visitors to the College not having an acceptable, legitimate reason for being on campus
are subject to prosecution for loitering under the provisions of Section 240.35 of the New
York State Penal Law.
SELLING, PEDDLING, SOLICITING, ETC. on CAMPUS
Selling merchandise or services, soliciting funds, advertising or distributing leaflets or
flyers is strictly prohibited without prior consent from the Office of Student Involvement. In
addition, it is a violation ofWestchester County Law and may result in arrest.The Blackboard
Learning Management System is considered part of the campus, hence solicitation and
sales are prohibited.
POLICY on the MARKETING of CREDIT CARDS
Westchester Community College prohibits the advertising, marketing, or merchandising
of credit cards on any college property; including the Valhalla campus or at any Extension
Centers.
WEAPONS on CAMPUS
Firearms and dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted on campus. Intentional use,
possession, or sale of firearms or other dangerous weapons by anyone is strictly forbidden
and is a violation of state and federal law.
POLICY on ALCOHOL and DRUGS
The college policy prohibits alcohol and illegal substances on campus. Violators of this
policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Only by special permission from the
President might wine or beer be served at special ceremonial occasions.
TIMELY WARNING POLICY
It is the policy of Westchester Community College to issue timely warnings to the campus
community for certain crimes that are reported to campus security authorities or local police
agencies and are considered to represent a threat to students and employees.Warnings may
be issued by any of the following means: campus-wide email, notices placed on external
doors on all buildings, voice mail, college website, electronic signs, and The Viking News.
In addition to the above, Westchester Community College uses an emergency alert system
that can send text messages, emails, voice messages, and faxes. You may sign up for the
emergency alert system at:
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You will be required to provide your name and an email address, as well as information for any
additional notification media you would like to register (i.e., cell phone, text message, fax, etc.).
Your information will be kept confidential and used ONLY in a major emergency.
SAFETY
FIRE INSTRUCTIONS
In case of fire, pull the nearest alarm. This will activate an audible and visual alarm within
the building that rings directly at the Security Information Gatehouse and in Westchester
Community College’s Department of Building and Grounds.The Security Officer on duty will
call the local fire department, telling them the fire location and giving them other relevant
information.
When a fire alarm sounds, evacuate the building immediately. Walk, do not run. Do not use
elevators. Close doors to classrooms and offices, leaving lights on, and exit from the nearest
enclosed stairwell. Take your belongings with you. Do not try to fight the fire.
If you are wheelchair-bound, exit the building. If above or below ground level, ask someone
to escort you to the nearest enclosed stairwell landing and close the door. The escort will
tell firefighters the location of the stairwell in which you are located. Fire department
professionals will then evacuate you.
Everyone who has exited the building should stay at least 100 feet away from building
entrances until the fire department has announced an “all clear.”
INJURIES and OTHER MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Report all classroom accidents to the professor immediately.
Report all campus emergencies (accident and medical) by dialing extension 6911 from
campus phones or 914-606-6911 from any non-college phone to activate the campus
emergency response system. 911 can be called directly as well.
If you should witness a medical emergency, call for assistance and then stay with the victim
until professional help arrives. Do not move the victim unless there is immediate danger to
yourself or the victim.When calling to report an emergency, speak clearly and calmly. Give your
name, phone number and location of the victim. Stay on the line until you are told to hang up.
TheWestchester Medical Center is the closest hospital, located one mile west ofWestchester
Community College on Grasslands Road. Its main switchboard is 914-493-7000; emergency
room is 914-493-7307.
Report any injuries sustained on campus or at the extension sites to the Health Services
Office (Student Center, Room 112) and provide information so that the proper insurance
forms can be filed.
CAMPUS and COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The following programs and services are available in Westchester County to provide
assistance to you in an emergency situation or for ongoing support in dealing with and
recovering from a sex offense.
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