Campus Security Report

Effective October 1, 2010 Updated November 5, 2015

Gwinnett College Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs Medtech College

Medtech Institute The Medical Arts School Meridian College Contents

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), originally known as the Campus Security Act, requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and adjacent to their respective campuses.

Campuses are not permitted to take retaliatory action against anyone with respect to the implementation of any provision of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

2 Designated Staff for Student Contact Please report all suspected criminal activity to one of the following individuals at each of the locations. If the following individuals are unavailable, please contact another administrative staff member at the location. In cases of emergencies, please dial 911 to contact the local authorities. Please note that no campuses maintain campus security personnel. No campus maintains agreements with law enforcement giving campus staff the authority to make arrests, etc.

Gwinnett College Lenny Davis, Vice President 770-381-7200

Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs Ty Davis, Assistant to the President 770-457-2021

The Medical Arts School David Sessoms, Campus Director 919-872-6386

Medtech College Crystal Taves, Campus Director 770-859-9779

Medtech Institute Bill Atkinson, Campus Director 407-434-8700

Meridian College Patrick McDermott, Campus Director 941-377-4880

Designated Staff for Title IX Ty Davis is the designated Title IX coordinator for all locations. He may be reached at (770)457-2021, extension 5101 or via email at [email protected].

Anti-Hazing Policy Florida Campuses only: Students or other persons associated with school clubs, organizations, or other students are prohibited from engaging in hazing as defined in F.S. 240.1325. The Campus Director shall terminate any student found to be engaging in such activities.

3 Reporting Criminal Activity The staff and students are encouraged to report crimes to local authorities and to the appropriate school personnel. Should an incident occur, school personnel would be called immediately and he or she will respond, investigate, and notify authorities as warranted. The Administration encourages, and upon request will assist the student in the reporting of all crimes to the Lilburn Police Department (Gwinnett College), the Sandy Springs Police Department (Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs), the Raleigh Police Department (The Medical Arts School), or the Sarasota Police Department (Meridian College).

Timely Warnings Gwinnett College, Gwinnett College – Sandy Springs, The Medical Arts School and Meridian College (The Colleges) are dedicated to providing timely notifications of crimes committed on campus. Timely warnings will be issued in a handout or flyer posted on any notice boards within the campus where the crime was committed. Alternately, an up-to-date listing of all known crimes committed on-campus will be maintained in the Designated Staff’s office.

Security and Access to Facilities  Each campus maintains a relationship with local police through an annual campus in-service for both day and evening students. Please note that none of the campuses employ trained security personnel.

 Adequate lighting is provided at all campus locations, especially in outside areas. Staff and/or faculty are on campus during normal business hours.

 Designated staff have been named to report criminal offenses and be a liaison for students to report criminal offenses.

o This person/these people have the authority to evict unauthorized persons from the campus premises and will notify local authorities of all actual or suspected criminal activities, including trespassing.

Confidential Crime Reporting All reports of crime are kept confidential at each campus unless a staff member determines that it is necessary to give the information to another appropriate person such as a member of the local authorities.

Prompt Crime Reporting The College encourages timely and accurate reporting to local authorities and to the school personnel. Should an incident occur, school personnel would be called immediately and they will respond, investigate, and notify authorities as warranted.

4 Crime Prevention Annual Seminars A general assembly for both day and evening classes is devoted to crime prevention and self-protection at each campus. This assembly is conducted by an expert in the field.

Topics covered at this assembly can include, but is not limited to preventing crimes, awareness and prevention of sex offenses, and common crimes in the cities or localities that each campus is located in.

Orientation Normal operating procedures, rules, and regulations are covered with students during orientation. Please note that none of the campuses maintains off-campus student organizations.

Prevention Often people contribute to crimes of opportunity by needlessly placing themselves or their property at risk. Prevention efforts can be effective in reducing the opportunities for criminal activity. The following list is a compilation of tips devoted to crime prevention:

 Do not prop open campus doors.

 Do not leave personal property unattended.

 Report suspicious individuals to the appropriate person.

 At night, always walk in groups of at least two.

 Stay in lit areas.

 Remove valuables from your car and lock it.

 Attend college-sponsored programs led by law enforcement officials.

 Always carry your picture ID.

 Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you.

If you assume responsibility for your own safety first and encourage others to do the same, the opportunities for crime are drastically reduced.

Sex Offenses Policy In order to prevent the occurrence of rape, acquaintance rape, and other forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, The Institutions’ policy includes the following;

 In conjunction with the campus security in-service, the campus will address awareness and prevention of rape and sex offenses. This in-service program is conducted by local law

5 enforcement official/s once a year. Notice of the program is given to faculty, employees, and students by bulletins posted at the campus.

 If a sex offense occurs, the victim should immediately notify the campus authorities and local police. Any evidence that may support the offense should be meticulously preserved for police identification. To preserve evidence, you should not bathe or change clothes or do any cleaning up in any manner prior to receiving medical assistance.

 Students have the option to report rape or sex offenses to the proper law enforcement authorities. The campus staff will assist the student in reporting these offenses at the student’s request.

 The campus assists students with on- and off-campus counseling, mental health services, and other student services for victims of sex offenses. Information may be obtained from the Campus Director and/or President.

 Upon request by a victim of a sex offense, the campus will change that victim’s academic schedule if the change is reasonably available. If a student needs assistance with a change in living situations, the staff of The College will help within reason.

 In the case where disciplinary action is necessary, The College will have a Grievance Committee hearing. Both the accused and the accuser are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during any Grievance Committee Hearings that take place. The Grievance Committee will excuse all parties involved in the grievance and immediately review and conclude the case. The decision of the Committee will be communication to both the accuser and accused within 48 hours. Sanctions may include dismissal from the institution. The Committee’s decision will be final.

Registered Sex Offender information This information can be obtained at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/ for students in Florida, http://services.georgia.gov/gbi/gbisor/ControllerServlet for students in Georgia, and http://sexoffender.ncdoj.gov/search.aspx for students in North Carolina.

Violence Against Women Act The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) included updates to include incidences of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. If a student, faculty member, or staff, is a victim of the crimes specified in VAWA, she should adhere to the following policy;

 Report incidences immediately to the Designated Staff at the Campus as well as local police.

 The Designated Staff, if requested, will provide options to the victim for changing academic schedules, living situations, transportation options, and/or working situations if reasonably available, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to local police.

6 o The Designated Staff will help the student figure out options that may be available academically, such as changing attendance from night classes to day classes.

o The Designated Staff may utilize resources such as 211/United Way to help a student find transitional housing for victims. 211/United Way, maintains a registry of housing for victims of domestic violence, etc.

o The Designated Staff may help the victim secure assistance for public transportation, if available in the area the College operates.

 If the school is able to assist the victim in any area of the victim’s life, it will do so within reason.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs Illegal Drugs/Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed on the premises at any time – period. Any person caught on campus under the influence, in possession, or attempting to sell on campus will be asked to leave immediately for the remainder of the day (without pay for employees). On the next day, a determination will be made by the Campus Director, Director of Education, and/or President, as to further action which may include immediate suspension or expulsion (suspended without pay or terminated for employees).

Objective The goal of this policy is to balance our respect for the individual with the need to maintain a safe, productive, and drug-free environment. The intent of this policy is to offer a helping hand to those who need it, while sending a clear message that the illegal use of drugs, and the abuse of alcohol are incompatible with employment and enrollment at the College.

Any student that is convicted under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance will result in the student’s loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.

Substance Abuse Policy Statement The College is committed to providing a safe work and school environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees and students. That commitment is jeopardized when any College employee or student illegally uses drugs in or out of school, comes to school under their influence, possesses, distributes or sells drugs in the school environment, or abuses alcohol while at school. Therefore, the College has established the following policy:

 It is a violation of College policy for any employee or student to use, possess, sell, trade, offer for sale, or offer to buy illegal drugs or otherwise engage in the illegal use of drugs on or off school grounds.

7  It is a violation of College policy for any employee or student to report to school under the influence of or while possessing in his or her body, blood, or urine illegal drugs in any detectable amount.

 It is a violation of College policy for any employee or student to come to school under the influence of or impaired by alcohol.

 It is a violation of the College policy for any employee or student to use prescription drugs illegally, i.e., to use prescription drugs that have not been legally obtained or in a manner or for a purpose other than as prescribed. (However, nothing in this policy precludes the appropriate use of legally prescribed medications.)

 Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Employee or Student Assistance The College offers resource information on various means of employee or student assistance in our community, including but not limited to drug and alcohol abuse programs. Employees and students are encouraged to use this resource file if they or someone they know needs assistance.

Sanctions Illegal Drugs Under Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and federal law, it is a crime to possess, manufacture, sell, or distribute illegal drugs. Federal sanctions for the illegal possession of drugs include imprisonment up to 1 year and/or a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first conviction; imprisonment for 15 days-2 years and a minimum fine of $2,500 for a second drug conviction; and imprisonment for 90 days-3 years and a minimum fine of $5,000 for a third or subsequent drug conviction. For possession of a mixture or substance which contains a cocaine base, federal sanctions include 5-20 years in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000, for a first conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 5 grams, for a second conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 3 grams, and for a third or subsequent conviction if the mixture or substance exceeds 1 gram. Additional possible penalties for the illegal possession of drugs are forfeiture of real or personal property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if the offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment; forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft, or any other conveyance used, or intended for use, to transport or conceal drugs; civil fine up to $10,000 per violation; denial of federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and professional and commercial licenses for up to 1 year for a first and up to 5 years for a second or subsequent offense; successful completion of a drug treatment program; community service; and ineligibility to receive or purchase a firearm.

Alcohol – Florida For information regarding laws and violations in regards to possession, consumption, etc. of alcohol in Sarasota County, please visit http://www.scgov.net.

8 Alcohol - Georgia Georgia law prohibits the purchase or possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21, or the furnishing of alcohol to such a person. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs also is illegal. It is against Georgia law, under certain circumstances, to walk or be upon a roadway while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. The punishment for these offenses may include imprisonment, payment of a fine, mandatory treatment and education programs, community service, and mandatory loss of one’s driver’s license.

Alcohol – North Carolina The penalties for violations of alcoholic beverage regulations are found in Chapter 188 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Such penalties include terms of imprisonment and heavy fines. Health Risks For a description of health risks as a result of drug or alcohol abuse, please visit the National Institute of Drug Abuse.

Counseling/Treatment For a list of available counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., please visit the College. You may also dial the United Way at phone number 211.

Loss of Eligibility of Financial Aid The College must provide a timely notice to each student who has lost eligibility for any grant, loan, or work-study assistance as a result of penalties in a separate clean, and conspicuous written notice that notifies the student of the loss of eligibility and advises the student of the ways in which to regain eligibility.

Crime Statistics Website Links for More Information Department of Justice - Violence Against Women Office www.oip.usdoj.gove/ovw Department of Education World Wide Web site on campus safety www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html Department of Education website for Financial Aid Professionals http://ifap.ed.gov/ Higher Education Center for Alcohol and other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention www.ecdc.org/hec

Policy for Preparing the Annual Disclosure for Crime Statistics Federal Law requires that colleges and universities disclose statistics on twelve crimes that may occur on-campus, on non-campus property, or on public property adjacent to the campus. These reported (reported and ready for your review by October 1 every year) statistics are included below. If you are

9 interested in viewing the definitions of these crimes, please visit the FBI Uniform Crime Report handbook.

In compliance with Public Law 102-26, the following information on campus crimes is reported for your review;

10 Gwinnett College Criminal Offenses – On Campus/Public Property 2012 2013 2014 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offenses – Forcible 0 0 0 Sex Offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Burglary 1 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 Domestic Violence NA 0 0 Dating Violence NA 0 0 Sexual Assault NA 0 0 Stalking (cyber-stalking included) NA 0 0

Hate Crimes – On Campus/Public Property 2012 2013 2014 Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 Sex Offenses – Forcible 0 0 0 Sex Offenses - Non-forcible 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Arson 0 0 0 Simple Assault* 0 0 0 Larceny/Theft* 0 0 0 Intimidation* 0 0 0 Vandalism* 0 0 0