Policies
SMOKING
I. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor locations, including academic
areas, (classrooms, lecture halls, seminar rooms, laboratories, the
Library, computing facilities), public places (conference rooms,
auditoria, exhibition areas, indoor athletic facilities, cafeteria,
bookstore), common areas (lobbies, hallways, waiting areas, restrooms,
stairwells, elevators and service areas) and all offices.
II. Smoking is permitted in all outdoor areas
surrounding campus buildings as long as these areas are properly maintained
(e.g. cigarette butts must be placed in provided receptacles).
III. Cigarettes will not be available for
sale at any location on campus
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL
POLICY
Westchester Community College is a drug and alcohol-free campus. Possession, use or
distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs on college property or at
college-sponsored events will result in serious disciplinary action.
Students could be expelled; employees could be fired.
In addition to impacting the lives of others
in dangerous ways, users of alcohol and illegal drugs subject themselves to
serious health problems both now and for years in the future, including
addiction, disease and loss of physical skills. We encourage you, therefore,
not to cover for fellow students who are users, but rather to assist them in
getting help. You can seek out faculty members, counselors, the Health
Office (914-606-6610) or Student Affairs (914-606-6733) for advice.
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT ON
CAMPUS
The Westchester County Police in
conjunction with the Westchester Community College Security will enforce parking regulations in all
parking lots and structures at the college. Vehicles parked in fire lanes,
Handicap Parking spots and entrance or exit ramps may be ticketed and towed
by the County Police. County Police tickets are returnable to a local court.
Any questions regarding a towed vehicle are to be directed to the
Westchester County Police ((864-7600).
Violators may pay Westchester Community
College security issued parking
violations fines as follows:
- Violator may plea by mail or in person.
- If the violator chooses to plea “no
contest-fine”, he/she will follow the instructions listed under part A on
the rear of the violator’s copy of the ticket.
- If the violator requests a hearing, he/she
will follow the instructions listed under part B on the rear
of the violator’s copy of the ticket. The Director of Campus Security or one
of his assistants is a designated hearing officer.
- A ticket may be voided for the following
reasons:
- Ticket was issued in error.
- The violator had an emergency at the time
of the violation.
The hearing officer’s decision is final and
binding.
- Failure to pay a Westchester Community
College security issued
ticket will result in the violator’s inability to register or receive transcripts.
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CHILDREN IN CLASSROOMS
Toddlers and older children of
students and employees of Westchester Community College are not permitted in
classrooms, lecture halls, or in laboratories.
NON-STUDENTS ON CAMPUS
Non-students are not permitted to
attend classes on campus without permission from the instructor.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Sexual harassment includes any
unwanted verbal or physical sexual advance, request for sexual favors,
sexually explicit derogatory remark and sexually discriminating remark which
is offensive or objectionable to the person at whom it is directed or which
causes a person discomfort or humiliation.
Whether verbal or physical, sexual harassment
is an act of aggression. It is a violation of both federal (section 703 of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Education Amendments of 1972) and
state (New York State Human Rights Act) law.
Westchester Community College has both a moral and legal obligation to
investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and to pursue sanctions when
warranted. If you feel you have been subjected to sexual harassment, we urge
you to confront the harasser, report the incident, and/or seek advice and
assistance. Help is available from the college’s sexual harassment officer
(914-606-6931) and from counselors in the Women’s Forum (914-606-6901). You
also may contact the Director of Student Affairs (914-606-6733), a faculty
advisor, or a counselor. The college has prepared a brochure on sexual
harassment which defines and describes the subject and suggests ways of
handling incidents. It is available from any of the people listed above, and
from offices of the Associate Deans.
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REPORTING A CRIME
CONFIDENTIALLY POLICY
Persons wanting to report a crime or
incident can do so confidentially by contacting the Director of Campus
Safety and Security, or one of his assistants, in his office (room 113 in
the Student Center) or by calling the Campus Safety and Security Department
at ext. 6284. The reporting person's name will be kept confidential, but the
incident may be included in the annual crime statistic report without
divulging the person's name or any other information that would infringe on
his/her confidentiality.
ACCESS POLICY
Westchester Community College students, faulty, and staff must have current Westchester
Community College identification cards.
- OFF-HOUR ACCESS
In order to gain access to campus facilities not normally scheduled
and available during regular college hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM –
10:30PM), persons must arrange with the Facilities Coordinator for the use
of the facilities. After permission has been obtained, the Director of
Campus Safety and Security must be contacted for arrange with the contract
security service to gain access to the building(s). The Director of Campus
Safety and Security in conjunction with other administrators will
determine the need for both on- and off-duty Westchester County police
officers to be assigned to campus events held at Westchester Community
College. Any incidents occurring at these events should be reported to,
and will be handled by, the Campus Safety and Security office.
- VISITORS
All people who require temporary access to Westchester Community College
must obtain a visitor’s identification card through the Campus Safety and
Security department.. This card will be issued to people who require
access to the college for less than 6 months and are present on a part
time basis. Some examples are:
- Contractors
- Vendors
- Consultants
Any one who would be present in excess of 6
months on a steady basis would be issued a staff identification card.
Any person that is issued an identification
card, staff or visitor, must present written authorization from the person
who contracted him/her. The security office manager or her assistant will
enter the name of the person requesting ID, title, company, date, length of
time ID is required, and the person who authorized the issuance of the ID in
a “Temporary ID” log that will be maintained in the security office.
All cards will be returned to the security
office or renewed upon expiration or termination.
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KEY CONTROL POLICY
Good key control is the responsibility of all
personnel from the employee possessing the key through their respective
department support staff, and the Director and Assistant Director of Campus
Security. All key duplication requests will be reviewed for approval by the
Director and / or the Assistant Director of security. Keys will be issued on
a “Need to Own” basis and extra or spare keys will not be issued. Master
keys will not be issued to any employee under any circumstances. Employees,
staff and associates should realize that this is not a personal issue but a
method of key control that will provide a safe working and learning
environment while at the same time protecting college assets.
Lost or stolen keys should be immediately
reported to the Director or Assistant Director of Security via an incident
report. After review, the Director or Assistant Director will make a
determination if the situation warrants a lock change. The Director,
Assistant director of Security or the Director of Maintenance have the right
to assess a labor and parts charge for repeat or careless offenders.
Locksmith work orders should be submitted to
the security department on line by using word during normal working hours.
The locksmith shop will be open for key pick ups, returns or adjustments
from 7:15 A.M. to 9:A.M. and again from 2:00 P.M. until 2:45 P.M. Monday
through Friday. After 2:45 P.M., keys can be picked up in the security
office located in the Student Center, room 113, until 7:00 P.M.
Students will not be permitted to possess
keys to any classroom, office, or closet.
Adjunct Professors must return all keys at
the end of a term or their assignment.
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