Marygrove abides by the goals of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986, as amended, and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The College accepts the responsibility for providing a drug-free learning environment and does so through education, providing counseling and/or referral services, and protecting the rights of all members of the College community.

If you have any personal concerns or questions about drug or alcohol use:

Contact:
Office of Counseling, Student Development and the Women’s Leadership Institute 313.927.1474

or visit the office in the Student Center Building, room 232.

Alcohol Serving/Consumption Guidelines
Marygrove expects that members of its community who serve or consume alcoholic beverages will do so in a responsible manner. The following guidelines shall be observed:

• Michigan state law and all local statutes regarding the sale, purchase, distribution, and consumption of alcohol must be observed
• Students or guests less than 21 years of age are not permitted to possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus
• Only students 21 or older may hold social events on campus where alcohol is available. These events must be approved in advance by the Dean of Students for Student Affairs
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages should not be the main purpose of an event. Posters and other forms of advertisement should not create such an impression
• A Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) license is required for any non-free event where alcohol is served or at any event at which alcoholic beverages are sold
• Consuming alcoholic beverages in public places is a violation of state law. Academic buildings, bathrooms, hallways, lounges and campus grounds are public places under state law and College policy
• Alcohol served at a licensed event may only be consumed in the area designated for the event. Alcohol may not be taken from or brought into the area by individuals
• When alcoholic beverages are served, non-alcoholic beverages and food must be served as well
• Consumption of alcohol will not excuse students from legal or disciplinary consequences resulting from disorderly or unlawful conduct, nor will it excuse irresponsible behavior by students
• Individuals must not be coerced to drink alcoholic beverages under any circumstances. Drinking games or events which encourage excessive alcohol consumption are prohibited
• The classroom is a learning environment, which requires student’s complete attention and respect. Students are not permitted to participate in classroom activities while under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. Such an influence could be very disruptive to the teaching/learning environment.
• Violators of state law and College policy regarding illicit drugs or alcohol are subject to College disciplinary and/or criminal or civil court action. Possession, use, manufacturing or distribution of illicit drugs on campus may lead to immediate dismissal from the College and/or criminal prosecution.

Health Risks
Improper use of any drug or alcohol can seriously affect the health of students, impair their academic performance and endanger the well-being of others. Various health risks are associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol. Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a progressive disease which, if untreated, is fatal. Medical consequences of alcohol abuse include the following: liver damage and disease, gastrointestinal problems and brain damage. Abuse of alcohol and marijuana during puberty can result in an imbalance of sex hormones, resulting in reduced muscle mass and shrinkage of testicles in males and menstrual difficulties and infertility in females. One out of every 500 babies born has fetal alcohol syndrome, a form of mental retardation, caused by use of alcohol during pregnancy. The use of cocaine and amphetamines can result in heart attacks. Use of hallucinogens, especially PCP, can result in an irreversible drug-induced psychotic state and/or delusions that can be life threatening. Substance abusers often experience feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, guilt and loneliness.

Support, Counseling, Treatment
Students who need help in dealing with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems personally or in their household are encouraged to contact the Director of Counseling and Student Development (SC 232) or the Director of Athletic and Wellness Services (MC 049). While these departments provide counseling, assistance and workshops throughout the year, the following community agencies are at your disposal as well. Some services are free, based on a sliding scale, or covered by your insurance. If you are enrolled in an insurance plan, please review your policy for information on coverage. Marygrove does not endorse the use of any of the facilities listed below. A doctor’s recommendation should be taken when making a decision pertaining to health care provisions.

• Al-anon Family Groups; 26150 5 Mile Rd., Suite 19, Redford, MI 48239; (313) 242-0300
• Alcoholics Anonymous; (313) 831-5550
• Catholic Social Services of Wayne County; 9851 Hamilton Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202; (313) 883-2100; Services: individual, group and family therapy for alcohol and drug abuse; Children of Alcoholics
• Eastwood Clinic; 11542 Connor, Detroit, MI 48205; (313) 923-6830
• Henry Ford Health System Centers for Chemical Dependency; 6773 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; (248) 661-6100
• National Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence; (313) 342-3606
• Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center; 220 Bagley St. # 326, Detroit, MI 48226; (313) 961-6190

No Smoking
As part of the College’s effort to insure a safe, healthy and comfortable work environment, all campus buildings are smoke free. Smoking in the workplace can adversely affect health and safety.

This policy affects employees during working time and students and visitors to Marygrove’s campus. Smoking outside of buildings is allowed only in designated smoking areas.

Designated smoking areas are as follows:

• Back area of the Liberal Arts building. Loading dock location.
• Southwest outside corridor of the Madame Cadillac building. Between Alumni Hall and the Main Dining Room.
• Southwest location outside Florent Gillet Hall. Location close to the computer room and the loading door.

Enforcement of Clean Air Policy
The College’s goal is to encourage voluntary compliance of this policy. Campus Safety Officers and supervisors are expected to remind employees about the policy and enforce the smoking regulations. For employees, smoking is limited to break and meal periods. Smokers are to put litter, created as a result of smoking, into trash receptacles. Persistent violators are to be referred for corrective action. Smoking in violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.

Employee Assistance Program
Employees who require information to begin a smoking cessation program should be in touch with the contact person for the College’s Employee Assistance (EAP) Program. Employees should also contact their health insurance company to determine whether or not their plan offers and covers a suitable smoking cessation program.

PURPOSE
To provide the Marygrove College community with resources to obtain information on registered sex offenders in Michigan.

SCOPE
This policy applies to students, faculty, employees, contractors, consultants, temporary help and other workers at Marygrove College, including all personnel affiliated with third parties.

DEFINITION
Sexual assault is a physical assault forced upon an individual who does not or cannot consent to a sexual act or an attempted sexual act with that individual. Sexual assault includes, but is not limited to, sexual intercourse. Sexual assaults are acts of violence used to humiliate, dominate and overpower another person.

POLICY
The Marygrove College Campus Safety Department provides the College community with a Web link to the Michigan Department of State Police (MSP) Sex Offender Registry, pursuant to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act requires convicted sex offenders to divulge that they are registered sex offenders to each institution of higher education where they are enrolled or employed, as well as notify each institution of any change of enrollment or employment status.

In the State of Michigan, convicted sex offenders must register with the Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry maintained by the MSP.

Pursuant to Offenders Registration Act, MCL 28.721et seq, the MSP Public Sex Offender Registry (SOR) is available on the Internet. Registry information provided under this section is used to:

• Administer criminal justice.
• Screen current or prospective employees, volunteers, etc.
• Protect the public —particularly children.

Use of the information for the purpose of intimidation or harassment is prohibited and willful violation is punishable by law.

WEB LINKS FOR SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION IN MICHIGAN

Michigan Department of State Police Web site
The MSP is responsible for maintaining the registry:
http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/

Sex Offenders Registration Act 295 of 1994
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/mileg.asp?page=getObject&objName=mcl-Act-295-of-1994&queryid=6439389&highlight

Michigan State Police Sex Offender Registry
http://michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1589_1878_24961---,00.html

The following information can be found on this site:

1. Sex Offender Registry Backgrounder
2. Sex Offender Registry FAQ’s
3. Sex Offender Registry Legislation Summary
4. Sex Offender Registry Legal Updates
5. Sex Offender Absconder Record Update Procedures
6. Sex Offender Registry Manual Learning Modules
   

PURPOSE
To deter crime and assist the Marygrove College Campus Safety Department in protecting:

• The safety and property of the College community.
• The applicable legal and privacy interests of the College and College community.

SCOPE
This policy applies to students, faculty, employees, contractors, consultants, temporary help and other workers at Marygrove College, including all personnel affiliated with third parties who use surveillance cameras in College facilities, and/or conduct surveillance monitoring and recording.

This policy does not apply to:

• The use of surveillance cameras or other surveillance conduct during criminal investigations, by the Marygrove College Campus Safety Department or by local, state or federal law enforcement agencies.
• Legitimate academic uses of surveillance cameras approved by the College’s Senior Administration for the protection of the college community.

DEFINITIONS

1. Surveillance Camera
   Any item, system, camera, technology device, communications device used alone or in conjunction with a network for the purpose of gathering, monitoring, recording or storing an image or images of College facilities and/or people in College facilities.
   Images captured by surveillance cameras may be real-time or preserved for review at a later date. Such devices may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Close-circuit television
• Web cameras
• Real-time surveillance systems
• Computerized visual monitoring
• Cell phone with cameras
  
  
2. Surveillance Monitoring or Recording
   Using surveillance cameras or other related technology to observe, review or store visual images for the purpose of deterring crime and protecting the safety and security of the Marygrove College community.
3. College Facilities
   All College areas on College-owned, leased or controlled property, both internal and external, including offices, common spaces, labs and other areas.

POLICY
Marygrove College is committed to enhancing the quality of campus life by integrating the best security practices with state-of-the-art technology. The College’s use of surveillance cameras for surveillance monitoring or recording must be:

• Conducted in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.
• Compliant with Marygrove College Administrative Policies and Procedures.
• Limited to uses that do not violate a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy, as defined by current legal standards applicable to private colleges and universities.

PROCEDURES

• Installation and/or placement of surveillance cameras in College facilities must be approved by the President, appropriate College Vice President and the Director of Campus Safety.
• Only College personnel designated by the President, appropriate College Vice President and Director of Campus Safety, will have access to the images captured by surveillance monitoring or recordings.
• All existing uses of surveillance cameras and surveillance monitoring or recording, subject to this policy, must be in compliance with this policy. A request to continue using the existing surveillance cameras will be submitted to the President, appropriate Vice President or Director of Campus Safety. Network connectivity for surveillance monitoring or recording must comply with College policies.

Violations of these procedures may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the policies, contracts, rules and regulations governing College employees.

Training
The Campus Safety Department will train designated personnel on the responsible use of the information and technology. Designated personnel will also be supervised by a specific supervisor, with periodic review performed by the Director of Campus Safety or his/her designee.

Retention and Release of Information

• The Campus Safety Department will retain images obtained through surveillance monitoring or recording for a length of time deemed appropriate for the purpose of monitoring, but not to exceed 90 days, unless such images have historical value, or are being used for a criminal investigation. Any questions regarding the retention of these images should be directed to the Director of Campus Safety.
• Only the President, appropriate Vice President and Director of Campus Safety can authorize the release of information and results obtained through surveillance monitoring or recording. All external requests for the release of information and results obtained through surveillance monitoring or recording must be approved by Marygrove College’s General Counsel’s Office.
• Information obtained in violation of this policy cannot be used in any disciplinary proceeding against any College employee, faculty member or student.
  

PURPOSE
To inform the Marygrove College community that timely safety warnings will be used to alert the College community of criminal activity that may pose a safety threat on and around campus.

SCOPE
This policy applies to students, employees, faculty, contractors, consultants, temporary help and other workers at Marygrove College, including all personnel affiliated with third parties.

POLICY
The Campus Safety Department will issue timely safety warnings to the Marygrove Community about crimes on and around our campus. For purposes of this policy, “timely” generally means within 24 hours after an incident has been brought to the attention of a campus safety authority, as defined in the Jeanne Clery Act. The Campus Safety Department will also maintain compliance with all applicable provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act as mandated by the United States Department of Education.

PROCEDURE

• The Director of Campus Safety or his/her designee is responsible for consulting with department staff, local police department(s) and other campus authorities, as deemed necessary, to determine, on a case-by-case basis, when a safety warning should be issued to the campus community.
• In keeping with the Clery Act, a safety warning will be issued by the College if the incident meets the following criteria:
  
  
1. It is identified as a Clery Act crime (murder, non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, robbery, forcible sex offenses, forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and burglary); and
2. It is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students, faculty, staff or visitors.
   
   
• Safety warnings for non-Clery Act crimes will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering both the frequency of the offense and the likelihood for reoccurrence.
• The Director of Campus Safety or his/her designee will approve these alerts. In his/her absence, the Provost or his/her designee will approve these alerts.
• When a safety warning is issued, the issuing authority must immediately notify representatives of the Dean of Students office, Communications Department, Campus Safety Dispatcher and other necessary administration of Marygrove College. Notification shall also be issued to local police departments, if applicable.
• The subject line of the safety warning will contain the phrase “timely notification” or “safety warning” depending on the severity of the threat. The notification will include the following information as required by the Clery Act:
  
  
• Corresponding college case number (i.e. MGC Case Number: 2008-01)
• A short description of the crime or incident including the time, date, location, reported offense, suspect description, weapon used (if any), suspect vehicle (if any) and method of operation (MO) used to facilitate the crime.
• Personal safety information to assist the College community in protecting themselves from becoming victims of a similar crime and promote overall safety for the campus community.
  
  
• When safety warnings are issued, a corresponding Timely Notification Action Report will be completed and filed in the Clery Annual Retention file with copies of the safety warning included. (In juvenile case reports, a copy of the associated incident report(s) will also be attached.)
• In juvenile case reports, an annotation will be placed in the “Miscellaneous Comments/Information” section on the Timely Notification Action Report identifying the location of the related case report (i.e. juvenile records file cabinet).
• When a safety warning should have been issued but was not, the Timely Notification Action Report will document the reason why.
• Methods for sharing safety warnings alerts include, but are not limited to: email, posting hard copies in public areas, posting on College and Campus Safety Web sites, and via local media outlets.
• Once a safety warning alert is issued, it should be posted, for at least sixty (60) days, in a conspicuous location in the Campus Safety Department Office for public view.
• Updates on the status of the underlying crime and safety warning will be shared as soon as possible.

Reporting

• Members of the College community who know of a crime or other serious incident should report that incident as soon as possible to the Campus Safety Department so the Department can determine whether or not to issue an alert.
• Other campus safety personnel or college administrators will notify the Director of Campus Safety if they receive reports about crimes or serious incidents.