Statistical data for this publication is gathered by the Public Safety Department.  Information about crime is gathered from Public Safety crime statistics, University employees, campus judicial records, the West Penn Hospital Security Department, and the Oil City Police Department. Individuals who wish to report crimes for inclusion in the campus security document may contact the Public Safety Department at (814) 393-2111. In seeking to maintain a safe, secure educational setting, the Public Safety Department encourages the reporting of crimes and other emergencies. Individuals who report crimes are not compelled to seek criminal prosecution of suspects. University policy requires all employees, except professional and pastoral counselors, to report certain, serious crimes to Public Safety for inclusion in the annual report. The identity of the person reporting the crime to the employee does not have to be disclosed to Public Safety. Information about selected, serious crimes can be found in the table below.   This publication is available in printed version and can be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Affairs at (814) 393-2351.

Crimes reported to the Clarion University Police Department, Campus Officials and other Law Enforcement Agencies, at the Venango Campus.  These reports of crime are compiled in accordance with the provisions of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.
Reported Crimes	On Campus			Residence Hall			Non Campus			Public Property
Crime	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005
Murder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Agg. Assault	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0
Auto Theft	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Burglary	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
Non-Forcible Burg.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Forcible Sex Offense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
Non-Forcible Sex Off.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arrests
Liquor Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Weapons Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Referrals
Liquor Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Weapons Laws	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

There are no residence halls at Venango Campus.

Non-Campus Property includes data from the Pittsburgh site at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, where some nursing classes are offered.

Public Property is considered the roads and sidewalks adjacent to, but not part of, Venango campus.

Non-Forcible Burglary is the unlawful, non-forcible entry into a building or room with the intent to commit a crime therein. A forcible "breaking and entering" is not required. For example, entering an office through an unlocked or open door for the purpose of committing theft is a non-forcible burglary.

Statistics for Liquor Law Referrals and Drug Law Referrals reflect incidents where arrests were not made for those violations but were instead handled through the university’s student disciplinary system.

Hate Crimes

The University collects hate crime information for inclusion in this report.  A hate crime includes any of the above listed offenses, as well as any other crime involving bodily injury, that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator's bias.  The categories of bias are race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin, or disability.  There were no reported hate crimes for the years 2003, 2004, and 2005.

Students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to promptly report on-campus crime or other emergencies to the Oil City Police Department by calling 911. At Venango campus, two emergency phones, both of which are in outdoor-public areas, can also be used to report crimes or emergencies to the Oil City Police Department. These phones are contained in a red column with a blue light at the top, making them easily seen both during the day and at night. When activated, these phones ring directly into the Oil City Police Department. At West Penn Hospital, crimes and emergencies should be reported immediately to the West Penn Hospital Security Department by calling 412-578-1800.

Crime that occurs off University property may be reported to either the Oil City Police or the Pennsylvania State Police in Venango and by the Pittsburgh Police at West Penn Hospital. All of these police agencies can be contacted by dialing 911 from the location. On campus crimes at the Venango campus are investigated by the Oil City Police Department. Crimes occurring at West Penn Hospital are investigated by the West Penn Hospital Security Department.

Publicly posted warnings are distributed when the University has reason to believe that a reported crime represents a continuing threat to the University community. These warnings are also posted on the Public Safety Website and distributed to students and employees through electronic mail. Security services for the Venango campus are contracted to an outside company that provides part time security coverage in the evening and nighttime hours. West Penn Hospital employs security officers who are on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week. Security officers at West Penn Hospital have arrest authority under the Private Police Act and do investigate suspected criminal offenses. Security officers at both Venango and West Penn Hospital also cooperate fully with local police in investigating suspected criminal offenses.

The West Penn Hospital Security Department annually conducts several orientation sessions for new students regarding security procedures. In addition, the West Penn Hospital Security Department also participates in crime prevention month in October, annually, by promoting personal safety and security with students and employees.

Access to University Facilities

At the Venango campus, access to the facilities is controlled by the administrative office at that campus. Ordinarily, Venango campus buildings are locked daily at 9:30 PM and patrolled throughout the evening and night by a security officer. University maintenance employees inspect the facilities for security deficiencies during the course of their regular duties and take corrective action when needed. In addition, the Public Safety Department at the Clarion campus works collaboratively with staff at the Venango campus to address safety and security concerns about campus buildings. At West Penn Hospital, the School of Nursing is locked daily from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM. In addition, the hospital is monitored by closed circuit television cameras.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

The University recognizes that the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs contributes to the problem of crime on campus. Possession of alcohol and illicit drugs on campus is prohibited by university policy. West Penn Hospital also has a zero tolerance policy for both alcohol and illicit drug possession an initiates prosecutions of suspected offenses. Individuals found in possession of a large amount of illegal drugs may also be referred to Federal law enforcement agencies.

Clarion University provides alcohol and other drug prevention and intervention services to its students and employees through the Office of Alcohol & Drug Awareness Education/Training located in the Gemmell Student Center, Clarion Campus. Some of the services provided include alcohol education/intervention classes and groups, Clarion University Drug Task Force, alcohol education/intervention classes, student and employee assistance programs, educational programs to classes and groups, Clarion University Drug Task Force, alcohol and drug assessments, research and project information, treatment referral services, student field experiences and literature distribution. Students and employees are welcome to visit the offices in Gemmell Student Center or telephone 814-393-2418.

Employees of the state and their immediate families are also provided services by the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP). This service is voluntary and confidential. The SEAP was established to help employees cope with personal problems which affect their lives at home and on the job. SEAP helps the employee focus on the primary problem and determine the kind of professional assistance needed. Services focus on the following areas: alcohol and drug abuse, emotional problems, family/marital, legal and financial. SEAP will assess your needs and provide a referral to an appropriate community service. SEAP offices may be contacted by calling 800-692-7459. Supervisors are encouraged to make employees aware of SEAP as an aid in the early intervention and treatement of employee problems which affect job performance.

Assistance is also available from the Venango County Substance Abuse office at (814) 432-9744 or the Northwest Mental Health Services office at (814) 677-1130.

Students at the West Penn School of Nursing can contact the Allegheny county Drug and Alcohol counseling center at (412) 243-3400.

The Clarion University Counseling Center is available to all students, regardless of campus. It is located in 148 Egbert Hall, Clarion campus telephone (814) 393-2255.  Counseling Services are also available at the Venango Campus by calling (814) 676-6591, Extension 1283.

Sexual Assault Policies and Procedures

Educational programs to promote awareness of sex offenses, sexual harassment, and drug and alcohol issues are conducted twice a year during new student orientation. There is also a recognized student organization, Students Together Against Rape (STAR) on the Clarion campus. The University’s Office of Social Equity is able to provide information about the rules, regulations, and statutes dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Office of Social Equity can also assist persons who wish to file a complaint of such conduct.

If you are the victim of sexual assault:

• Report to the Police 911 – Inasmuch as all allegations of sexual assault and rape have the potential to involve criminal conduct, the university strongly advises all victims to first report directly to the police. At West Penn Hospital, call 412-578-1800.

• Get medical attention immediately – You could be injured—externally and internally. You could become pregnant, or you could get a sexually transmitted disease. A medical examination could also provide important evidence of rape for prosecution. Community police officers will help.
• Don’t bathe or douche – Bathing or douching might be the first thing you want to do—but don’t. You might literally be washing away valuable evidence. Wait until you have had a medical examination.

• Student Services, (814) 676-6591 Extension 1283  – Venango campus office that refers students local counseling agencies for issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Venango County Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Center (814) 677-7273.
• Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (412) 431-5665.
• Student Affairs, Clarion campus, (814) 393-2351 – Investigates allegations/Student Conduct Code; brochures and printed materials; referrals to other appropriate agencies.
• Social Equity, Clarion campus, (814) 393-2109 – Investigates allegations of sexual harassment; provides support training; brochures and printed materials; videos; referrals to other appropriate agencies.
• Northwest Medical Center, Oil City, (814) 677-1711. Medical treatment.
• Sexual Assault Network, (814) 393-1877 – Support and liaison; brochures and printed materials; referrals to other appropriate agencies.
• S.T.A.R., (814) 393-2720 – Students Together Against Rape, recognized student organization; peer counselors; pro-active events and services.

Conduct Regulations

As members of society, students have a responsibility to be familiar with the law. Among the acts prohibited by law and university regulations are sexual acts against people, including rape, deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault or indecent exposure.

Students and employees who are suspected of violating University policy to the university disciplinary system or the Office of Human Resources.

Formal Hearings

Such hearings shall be held, as warranted, by the vice president for student affairs or the University Conduct Board. The university’s rules of procedure for formal hearings shall provide students with the following procedure guidelines:

1. Reasonable specific advanced written notice of charges containing a description of the alleged acts of misconduct , including time, date, and place of occurrence and the rules of conduct allegedly violated by the student.
2. Reasonably advanced written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, unless such right is waived in writing by the student.
3. A reasonably sufficient interval between the date of service of charges and the date of the hearing, to allow the student to prepare a defense.
4. An opportunity for submission of written physical and testimonial evidence, and for reasonable questioning of witnesses by both parties.
5. An impartial hearing which may consist of a committee, board, panel, or individual appointed by the university.
6. Maintenance of a written summary or audiotape record of the hearing at university expense, though students may be required to pay the cost of copies of requested records.
7. A decision based upon presented evidence sufficient to make a reasonable person believe that a fact sought to be proved is more likely than not.
8. A written adjudication in which the facts and reasons for the decision are set forth with reasonable specificity shall be issued within 30 working days after the close of the proceedings. In cases of alleged sexual assault, the accuser shall be informed of the outcome of the hearing.
9. A student may identify an advisor, who may be an attorney, to be present at hearings. The advisor may only consult and interact privately with the student, unless otherwise determined by the university regarding a particular case. In cases of alleged sexual assault, the accuser is entitled to have an advisor present at the hearing.
10. Any member of the university community may file a complaint alleging student misconduct. Complaints are filed using an Incident Report Form.

Dismissal

This action is taken when the student’s misconduct or disciplinary involvement is of such seriousness that it merits the student’s separation from the university community. A dismissal action will specify the conditions, if any, under which the student may become eligible for readmission.

Suspension

This action is taken when the seriousness of the student’s misconduct or disciplinary involvement merits interruption of the student’s enrollment. A suspension action will specifiy a date and/or requirement for reinstatement.

Probation

This action is taken when the student’s misconduct or disciplinary involvement merits a period of official censure. A probation action will specify any conditions with which the student must comply or any privileges which may be withheld.

Reprimand

This action is taken when the student’s misconduct or disciplinary involvement merits an official admonition.

Additional Actions

Any disciplinary sanction may include, if appropriate, a requirement that the student fulfill some specified act of restitution or correction.

When warranted, a disciplinary action not specified above may be imposed.

Except in cases where the student is independent, the parents or guardians may be notified of the sanction.

Disciplinary sanctions are implemented by presenting to the student a letter explaining the decision. A copy of the letter will be placed in the university disciplinary files. Appropriate university offices and personnel will be notified when necessary for sanction implementation.

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