2024-2025 Academic Year
Includes statistics for Calendar Years 2021,2022,2023
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a highly selective, private, four-year liberal arts college. The College took its present name in 1867 from Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, patriarch of the Lutheran Church in the American Colonies. The College enjoys a student, faculty, and staff population of nearly 2611 individuals, plus a significant number of visitors to many campus programs and special events. Muhlenberg affords its students an unusual degree of freedom and responsibility, both within the academic program and in campus life. Muhlenberg College is located on 91 acres of land in the city of Allentown, but no campus is free from crime, whether located in an urban, suburban, or rural area. All members of the campus community, therefore, should take reasonable precautions. The Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police is committed to working with all members of the campus community to make our campus a safe and secure environment. The College has a series of policies and procedures to assist in these efforts. Muhlenberg is situated within the City of Allentown and as such is not immune to criminal activity. During the most recent statistical reporting years the College has experienced relatively few serious crimes. The College will continue to provide and promote a safe campus through crime prevention efforts, education, and a consistent officer presence on and around campus.
The following information has been prepared to increase your awareness of the current programs that exist to assist you in protecting your safety and well-being. Portions are also provided in compliance with federal law, specifically the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). This information is being provided to you as part of Muhlenberg College’s commitment to safety and security on campus and is in compliance with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
The Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of this report can be located at:
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport.
You will also be able to connect to our site via the Department of Campus Safety Home page at:
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/offices/campus-safety/
This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus and alternate sites, Equity & Title IX, Human Resources, Housing & Residence Life, the Director of Student Conduct, the Division of Business Affairs, and the Division of College Life. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.
Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police, designated campus officials, (including but not limited to directors, deans, department heads, Housing & Residence Life staff, student conduct, advisors to student organizations, athletic coaches), and local law enforcement agencies.
Daily Crime Log information is available at the Campus Safety Dispatch area, and each year these statistics are compiled and an email notification is made to all enrolled students, faculty, and staff to provide the website to access this report. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the Department of Campus Safety and Police Headquarters located in the Main Entrance (lower level) of Prosser Hall or by calling (484) 664-3112. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from Human Resources located in the Haas College Center 3rd Floor or by calling (484) 664-3165. In addition, the following statement is provided on the home page of the College’s Employment website (Employment Opportunities): “Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting - As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport .
This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. A paper copy of this report can be obtained by contacting Campus Safety at 484-664-3110 or visiting the Campus Safety Office in Prosser Hall. An electronic ASR is also available 24 hours a day on the Department of Campus Safety and Police website located at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport.
Located in Prosser Hall, the Department of Campus Safety and Police (Campus Safety) is responsible for providing a variety of services for the campus community. The Director of Campus Safety reports to the Vice President for College Life. One Associate Director and one Fire & Life Safety Officer report directly to the Director. The Assistant Director holds the primary responsibility for camera systems, Clery Compliance and Department Investigations, including Title IX Investigations. The Fire & Life Safety Officer maintains primary responsibility for Life Safety Systems, including fire safety and card access. There are four full-time uniformed Sergeant supervisors. In addition to the supervisors, there are eight full-time uniformed officers, one full-time switchboard operator/office manager, three full-time dispatchers, and three part-time dispatchers. The officers of Campus Safety justly enforce the rules and regulations of the Muhlenberg College community and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Campus Safety recognizes its responsibility to provide crime prevention and emergency police services to members of the Muhlenberg College community on campus properties and in the immediate campus neighborhood. All officers are commissioned as private police officers through the Lehigh County Court under the provisions of the Non-Profit Corporation Law of 1972; Act No. 271 (codified at 22Pa. C.S.A. 501). Officers commissioned under this act have enforcement authority in and upon all property owned, occupied or used by College and in the immediate and adjacent vicinity of the property. Campus Safety is on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Campus Safety Officers are authorized to arrest and detain individuals until such time as local law enforcement arrives to take custody or issue a summons to the individual. Campus Safety officers do not initiate criminal prosecution, in that all violations are either referred to the Director of Student Conduct, or if a criminal prosecution is necessary, the Allentown Police Department is contacted to respond and take action.
Campus Safety recognizes its responsibility to provide extra security when necessary. Muhlenberg College hires outside security vendors to provide additional security for special events, events where alcohol is served, or when warranted by specific circumstances. These security vendors provide additional coverage for athletic events, as well as, special events such as Commencement and Move-In day. These security vendors do not have arrest authority, but may detain individuals for Campus Safety Officers or the Allentown Police Department.
Campus Safety works closely with the Dean of Students Office, and the Allentown Police and Fire Departments to create a campus environment that is both safe and secure. Campus Safety works to prevent crime, to ensure that the College’s Student Code of Conduct is respected, to provide safety patrols, and to respond to the needs of those who are a part of the College community.
To facilitate a safe campus environment by employing and training a diverse staff with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to meet the ongoing, ever-changing needs of the Muhlenberg College Community.
To promote and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment as we serve and protect the College Community. We adhere to our core values of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and service.
We accomplish the mission through the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated safety and security program that strives to provide a safe and secure environment, to prevent and detect crime, and to maintain public order while fostering community partnerships.
We support professional safety and security services that value and respect the rights and differences of all members of the Department, as well as those of the College and the communities that we proudly serve. The Campus Safety and Police Department will not knowingly allow students or other members of the community to harm themselves or others, nor to violate state and/or federal laws, city ordinances, the Muhlenberg College Student Code of Conduct, or the Employee Code of Ethics & Conduct.
We support efforts surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Muhlenberg community, while educating members regarding personal responsibility. Our office provides services to the community to assist them in making appropriate choices as responsible individuals. We are committed to the professional and personal development of all members of the department, and in turn, we expect all of our employees to be models of excellence. Ultimately, we strive each and every day to earn the trust, confidence, and respect of our community.
Working Relationships with Other Law Enforcement Agencies
The Department of Campus Safety and Police enjoys and maintains a close working relationship with the Allentown Police Department (APD). Meetings are held between the leaders of these agencies on both a formal and informal basis. The officers of Campus Safety and APD communicate regularly on the scene of incidents that occur in and around the campus area as well as during normal patrols. Campus Safety occasionally works with other law enforcement agencies in Lehigh Valley, including the South Whitehall Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, FBI, and the U.S. Secret Service. The members of Campus Safety work closely with the investigative staff at APD when incidents arise that require joint investigative efforts, resources, crime related reports and exchanges of information, as deemed necessary. There is no written memorandum of understanding between Campus Safety and APD or any other law enforcement agency.
Contracted security agencies are utilized as a supplement to Campus Safety at various times of the year for sporting activities and special events, providing an additional deterrent to crime and serving as additional “eyes and ears” for Campus Safety.
The officers of Campus Safety undergo certification through the Pennsylvania ACT 235 (the Lethal Weapons Training Act) as a requirement for the position. This certification “covers the training and licensing of watch guards, protective patrolmen, detectives and criminal investigators who carry and use lethal weapons in their employment. The act spells out the powers and duties of the State Police Commissioner in regard to the act and provides penalties for violations of the act.” All officers maintain their certification as required by ACT 235. In addition to ACT 235 many Campus Safety Officers have received training under Pennsylvania ACT 120, which is the training program required for all municipal law enforcement officers within the state of Pennsylvania. Training topics include criminal law, civil law, public relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, interpersonal communication, crisis intervention, critical incident response, and all facets of protection of persons and property. All Campus Safety Officers are sworn by the County of Lehigh under Title 22, Section 501, known as the Private Police Act. Section 501 © states: Such policemen, so appointed, shall severally possess and exercise all the powers of a police officer in this Commonwealth, in and upon, and in the immediate and adjacent vicinity of, the property of the corporation. Members of Campus Safety are afforded the opportunity to attend training sessions and speakers on a variety of job related topics throughout the year that are held on and off campus. In addition to this training, members of Campus Safety receive in-house training on a variety of subject matters including but not limited to fire safety, blood-borne pathogens, incident response, and various OSHA topics. All officers are certified in standard first aid and CPR. Records are maintained concerning any and all special training, such as first aid, non-lethal weapons and firearms, as well as other special training that include desktop exercises, armed intruder, and live training scenarios. These records are maintained within the report management system in Campus Safety.
Campus Safety provides a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, fire safety, emergency medical assistance, parking and related public safety services to help ensure that the campus community remains a safe and pleasant place in which to study, live and work. Students, faculty, staff and guests are encouraged to voluntarily, promptly, and accurately report any crime, violation of the Student Code of Conduct, or unusual or suspicious incidents to Campus Safety or the Allentown Police, when the victim elects to or is unable to make such a report. All reports including reports of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking can also be made online for any member of the campus community at: Report an Incident.
To report a crime or an emergency on campus, call Campus Safety at extension 3110 or, from outside the College phone system, (484) 664-3110, to report a non-emergency security or public safety-related matter, call Campus Safety at extension 3112 or, from outside the campus phone system, (484) 664-3112. In addition, approximately 181 emergency phones are located throughout the campus in parking lots, outside residence halls, in teaching spaces, and several walkways throughout campus that can automatically ring into Campus Safety dispatch area. These phones are equipped with red buttons that, when pushed, dials directly to Campus Safety. Members of the community, as they go about their daily schedules, should familiarize themselves with these instruments and their locations.
If a crime or emergency occurs off campus, call the Allentown Police Department (APD) by dialing 911. Dispatchers are available at these telephone numbers 24-hours a day to answer calls. In response to a call, Campus Safety or APD will take the required action, either by dispatching an officer or by asking the victim to report to the relevant department office to file an incident report.
All Campus Safety incident reports are forwarded to the Dean of Students Office for review and referral to the Director of Student Conduct for potential action, as appropriate. Campus Safety will investigate a report, whether on campus or off-campus, when it is deemed appropriate. Officers may be assigned to handle cases needing additional follow-up investigation. Additional information obtained via the investigation will also be forwarded to the Director of Student Conduct. If assistance is required from an outside agency, Campus Safety will contact the appropriate unit or assist the reporting party in contacting the appropriate agency. Suspected violations may result in both criminal prosecution, and, in the case of students, College disciplinary proceedings.
Campus Safety incident reports involving faculty or staff are referred to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and the Vice President for Human Resources or the Provost, as appropriate, for review and appropriate action.
| Official | Campus Address | Phone Number |
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| Department of Campus Safety and Police |
2400 Chew Street, Allentown PA, 18104 Prosser Hall Lobby |
(484) 664-3110 (Emergency) (484) 664-3112 (Non- Emergency) |
| Allentown Police Department |
425 Hamilton St Allentown, PA 18101 |
911 (Emergency) (610) 437-7751 (Non- Emergency) |
| Office of Equity & Title IX |
2400 Chew Street, Allentown PA 18104 3rd Floor Haas College Center |
(484) 664-3562 |
| Office of Student Conduct |
2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18014 3rd Floor Haas College Center |
(484) 664-3182 |
A victim of a crime who does not want to pursue action within the College disciplinary process or the criminal justice system are encouraged to make a voluntary, confidential report to one of the confidential resources below. Confidential resources can connect you to the support that you need without filing a formal report with Campus Safety. These resources are listed below. If you are unable to contact them on your own, you can contact Campus Safety and ask them to talk with a confidential resource. If you are contacting Campus Safety and Police to reach a confidential resource, you should not provide identifying information for yourself or the crime and should only notify the dispatcher or officer that you would like to talk to a confidential resource. They will provide you with access to these resources. If you file a report with a College employee who is not a confidential resource, they are required to file a report with Campus Safety and Police.
Muhlenberg College has online reporting forms, available for Students and Employees for reporting Student Concerns, Student Academic Issues, Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation or Bias Incidents, Sexual Harassment or Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking Online and General Incidents. Reporting parties can opt to remain anonymous when completing these forms by leaving their name and contact information blank. Some reports allow for anonymous reporting, which permits the College to compile accurate records on the number and types of incidents occurring on property owned, leased and controlled by Muhlenberg College.
All individuals are encouraged to make a prompt report to law enforcement and to the College. An individual may seek confidential support and resources designated below. Confidential resources will not share information with the College nor will speaking with a confidential resource initiate action by the College under most circumstances. We encourage all individuals to make a prompt report to the College using the available reporting options. With the exception of confidential resources which are listed below, all other employees, including designated student employees, are trained to mandatorily report sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking with the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and Campus Safety to ensure a prompt and equitable review, investigation and resolution. Confidential employees are trained by the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and Campus Safety to offer resources from their respective departments for review, investigation, and resolution to anyone confidentiality disclosing information about a Clery crime. Confidential resources, including pastoral or professional counselors, are able to advise persons they are counseling of the reporting avenues including voluntary, confidential reporting as detailed above.
| Resource | Location & Hours | Contact Information |
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| Counseling Services |
2nd Floor, Life Sports Center Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm while classes are in session 24/7 on call phone counseling available |
(484) 664-3178
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| Health Services |
1st Floor, Life Sports Center Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm while classes are in session. *After hours, call LVHN Nurse Triage Line 835-215-5475 |
(484) 664-3199 |
| College Chaplain |
Enger Memorial Chapel 8:00am-4:00pm Campus Safety and Police (484-664-3111) is able to reach the Chaplain in case of an emergency |
(484) 664-3120 |
| Catholic Chaplain | Neuman Center | (484) 664-3122 |
| Jewish Chaplain | Hillel: Leffell Center for Jewish Student Life | (484) 664-3244 |
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| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | (800) 395-1616 |
| Crime Victims Council (24 hour hotline) | (610) 437-6611 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital |
(610) 969-2388 17th & Chew Street Emergency Room |
Muhlenberg College does not have any officially recognized student organizations that have housing or other facilities “off-campus.” There are several recognized student organizations that occupy privately owned houses within the campus boundaries. If APD is called by a citizen to respond to one of those locations, APD will typically notify Campus Safety to respond with them or they will notify Campus Safety after they have responded to inform them of the situation. However, APD does this out of courtesy and is not “required” to notify or involve Campus Safety when they respond to a call involving private property.
The Clery Act requires all institutions to include four categories of crime statistics in the Annual Security Report. The categories include: Criminal Offenses, Hate Crimes, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and arrests and referrals for weapons law, drug abuse, and liquor law violations.
Criminal Offenses include criminal homicide (murder and non-negligent manslaughter, manslaughter by negligence), Sexual Assault (Sex Offenses: rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape), robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
Incidents of larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property that are motivated by the offender’s bias are included in the College’s crime statistics.
Hate Crimes: (Include All above Clery Offenses) and in addition:
If the facts of the case indicate that the offender was motivated due to a bias against the victim’s race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, or disability, the incident is classified as a hate/bias crime.
Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action:
The crime statistics submitted to ED do not include crimes that occur in privately owned homes or businesses within or adjacent to the campus boundaries. The crime statistics reported to the PA State Police include all crimes reported to the Department of Campus Safety, even those occurring in privately owned or rented homes or businesses within or adjacent to the campus boundaries.
In the event of a substantiated serious safety concern, either on College property or in the near vicinity of the campus, significant efforts are made to advise members of the campus community. The College takes its duty seriously to inform students and campus community members of threatening situations - and how they can best protect themselves from harm. As a result, information about all Clery Act identified crimes and other potentially threatening situations is provided in an accurate and timely fashion. The College will release information which can be used by students and other College community members to reduce their chances of becoming victims. These notices will be issued as a means of a “Campus Timely Warning Notice” (CTWN),“Emergency Notification” (EN), or *MULE Alert (MA).
Campus Timely Warning Notice is specifically related to compliance with the federal Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to alert the campus community of Clery Act identified crimes in a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes. The intent of this notice is to provide a warning so that campus community members can protect themselves from harm. The Clery Act defines certain specific crimes that require a timely warning notice to be issued as soon as pertinent information is available involving crimes reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s) with significant responsibility for student and campus activities, Campus Safety and Police, or the local police AND the reported crime(s) are believed to have occurred on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property, or on public property contiguous to the campus. Types of incidents or situations that constitute a campus timely warning being sent are:
All Clery Act Crimes which represent a serious or continuing threat to the person and/or property of students and employees. Examples include but are not limited to:
The warning should be issued as soon as the pertinent information is available and without delay because the intent of a campus timely warning is to alert the campus community of continuing threats, especially concerning safety, thereby enabling community members to protect themselves.
The issuing of a timely warning notice must be decided on a case-by-case basis in light of all of the facts surrounding a crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the campus community and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts.
When a situation is reported that involves a Clery Act identified crime, the Campus Safety and Police dispatcher will notify the Supervisor or senior officer on duty who will immediately respond to the scene to investigate. The officer will quickly assess the situation and ensure contact with the Director of Campus Safety and Police or their designee. If the incident is a Clery Act identified crime, occurred in Clery reportable location, and represents a serious and continuing threat to the campus community, a timely warning will be issued. The Director has the ability to immediately initiate the Omnilert notification system using prepared messages or tailor a specific message. The Director may elect to consult with another member of the decision team to develop a message appropriate to the situation. A text message will then be sent without delay, alerting the entire campus community of the type and location of the incident.
The Omnilert text message will be quickly followed by an email notification with additional details of the incident sent to the entire campus community by the Vice President of Communications and marketing or their designee. The content of that message will be developed from information provided by the Director of Campus Safety and Police.
Clery Act regulations do not specify what information should be included in a timely warning. However, because the intent of the warning is to enable members of the campus community to protect themselves, the warning will include all information that would promote safety. Generally, the warning will specify the type of reported crime, the time and location at which the reported crime occurred, and specific advice to the campus community regarding steps to take to avoid becoming a victim and to protect themselves.
*The timely warning notice WILL NOT include any information that would identify the victim.
The decision to issue a Campus Timely Warning Notice is typically made in coordination and consultation by at least two of the following personnel from the Decision Team. All pertinent information regarding the circumstances of the Clery Act crime will be evaluated by the involved decision team members to determine if the criteria for sending a timely warning has been met. In an extreme circumstance warranting a timely warning, the notification process will be implemented at the sole direction of the Director of Campus Safety and Police or their designee.
Decision Team:
Note: The decision to issue a Campus Timely Warning Notice shall include a specific designation of the College office or person to be responsible for overseeing the dissemination of the warning.
The Director, Assistant Director of Campus Safety, Supervisors, or their designee and select members of the Office of Communications are able to initiate the timely warning message through the Omnilert computer application to launch a mass communication through the methods below.
What Constitutes Issuance of an Emergency Notification?
Muhlenberg College uses the Omnilert Emergency Notification to notify students and employees in a timely manner when it is determined (by Campus Safety) that there is a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus. The notification to the campus community may contain only the information that is reasonably necessary to promote the safety of the campus community as dictated by the situation. An Emergency Notification will be released as soon as reasonably necessary and will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim, or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. After the initial notification, follow-up information must be disseminated to the community via the mediums stated below. An Emergency Notification can be related to criminal activity that is not subject to the timely warning standard required by the Clery Act, but is not necessarily only related to criminal activity. Examples of situations that may constitute the College’s decision to issue an Emergency Notification include situations involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community. Examples include, but are not limited to:
The decision to issue an Emergency Notification is made in coordination and consultation by at least two of the following personnel from the Decision Team.
Decision Team:
Note: The decision to issue a Campus Timely Warning Notice shall include a specific designation of the College office or person to be responsible for overseeing the dissemination of the warning.
If a member of the Decision Team determines that notification of audiences other than students and employees is necessary and appropriate, Muhlenberg College’s procedures for disseminating emergency information to the larger community will include making pertinent information available on the College Website (www.muhlenberg.edu), as well as use of its Emergency Hotline (484-664-6000) and Campus Safety and Police Dispatch (484-664-3110). In addition, the College will provide emergency information to the media as appropriate
Procedures/Checklist - All of this information must be placed in the incident file
What Constitutes Issuance of a MULE Alert?
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
An evacuation drill is coordinated by Campus Safety each semester for all residential facilities on campus. Thus, the emergency response and evacuation procedures are tested at least twice each year. An email notification publicizing information regarding evacuation procedures is sent to students in the days preceding the evacuation drill. In the event of an alarm, students are instructed to immediately exit their location and meet in their evacuation staging location. Students learn the locations of the emergency exits in the buildings and are provided guidance about the direction they should travel when exiting each facility for a short-term building evacuation through posted evacuation plans on the back of all residential room doors. Campus Safety does not tell residents in advance about the designated locations for long-term evacuations because those decisions are affected by time of day, the location of the building being evacuated, the availability of the various designated emergency gathering locations on campus, and other factors such as the location and nature of the threat. In both cases, College staff or the appropriate responding agency on the scene will communicate information to students regarding the developing situation or any evacuation status changes.
The purpose of an evacuation drill is to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a fire or other emergency. Evacuation drills are used as a way to educate and train occupants on fire safety issues specific to their building. During the drill, occupants ‘practice'' drill procedures and familiarize themselves with the location of exits and the sound of the fire alarm. In addition to educating the occupants of each building about the evacuation procedures during the drills, the process also provides the College an opportunity to test the operation of fire alarm system components.
Evacuation drills are monitored by Campus Safety to evaluate egress and behavioral patterns. Reports are prepared by participating Campus Safety officers that identify deficient equipment so that repairs can be made immediately. These drills are documented in our Omnigo online reporting system. Recommendations for improvements are also submitted to the appropriate departments/offices for consideration. Evacuation drills are documented by the dispatchers on duty during the drill and are kept on file in the dispatch area. Items documented by officers are the time the drill begins and ends, the condition of pull stations, bells, Pa systems, strobe lights, and fire exit signs. Officers also ensure that elevators function as designed, returning to the ground floor prior to being rendered temporarily disabled.
Students receive information about evacuation during their first floor meetings and during other educational sessions that they can participate in throughout the year. The HRL Staff members are trained in these procedures as well and act as an ongoing resource for the students living in residential facilities.
Emergency Planning Drills and Exercises
When campus wide shelter-in-place drills are conducted, the entire campus community is notified in advance that there will be a drill on campus. Shelter in place procedures are communicated with students during their first floor meetings and 3 Outs programs that students and staff can participate in throughout the year. The 3 Outs program provides training on evacuation and shelter-in-place options for students and staff. The HRL Staff members are trained in these procedures as well and act as an ongoing resource for the students living in residential facilities. These drills and trainings are documented in our Omnigo online reporting system. In addition to this training, Campus Safety conducts at least one lock down drill per semester and one tabletop exercise per academic year.
The College has a Crisis Management Manual that includes information about the Crisis Management Team; operational guidelines and actions to take in the event of specific incidents; incident priorities and performance expectations; shelter-in-place and evacuation guidelines; and local contingency and continuity planning requirements. All departments are responsible for developing contingency plans and continuity of operations plans for their staff and areas of responsibility. The College reviews and conducts numerous emergency response exercises each year, such as table top exercises, field exercises, and tests of the emergency notification systems on campus. These tests are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution.
Campus Safety supervisors and various members have received training in Incident Command and Responding to Critical Incidents on Campus. When a serious incident occurs that causes an immediate threat to the campus, the first responders to the scene are usually officers from Campus Safety, APD and the Allentown City Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and they typically respond and work together to manage the incident. Depending on the nature of the incident, other campus departments and other local or federal agencies could also be involved in responding to the incident.
If you have an EMERGENCY requiring police, fire, or ambulance call Campus Safety at 484-664-3110 or 911 without delay. When you call for emergency services, stay on the line and give the following information – your name, telephone number, your location, the location of the emergency and the extent and nature of the emergency. Be informed and prepared in advance. Do not wait until an emergency strikes to know what to do. Be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activities. Know where the fire alarm pull stations are located within the buildings and know how to evacuate the building if the alarm is set off. Emergency call boxes have been installed in various locations around campus. The call boxes call Campus Safety when activated.
In addition to the above, general information about the emergency response and evacuation procedures for the campus are publicized each year as part of the institution’s Clery Act compliance efforts, and that information is available on the Campus Safety website. Detailed information and updates to the Crisis Manual on the Campus Safety website at: http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/campus-safety/crisisresponseguidelines/
The information provided below are risk reduction strategies but they are not foolproof. There are no guarantees and nothing works all the time. It is our hope that these tips be used by you as a preparatory step towards your overall safety and in formulating your individual safety plan. While all scenarios cannot be covered these are some we feel could be helpful to you.
What to do in the event of:
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Pull the fire alarm and evacuate the building. Alert personnel in the vicinity and warn them from entering the area.
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* Upon evacuation of an academic building, building occupants should gather in the following areas: If the academic building is on the North side of Chew St. (Haas College Center, Seegers Union, etc.), occupants should gather on the Front Lawn.
If the academic building is on the South Side of Chew St. (Trexler Library, Center for the Arts, Trexler Pavilion), occupants should gather on the lawn area to the east of the Library.
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Armed Intruder
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If you witness any violent intruder on campus at any time, as soon as you can do so safely contact Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police at 484-664-3110. If possible, try to get away from the person and lock yourself in a secure area. If the individual is acting in a hostile or belligerent manner, call the Campus Safety, then call 911. There are no easy answers for what to do if confronted by a shooter, however it is recommended that you follow the 3 Outs protocol:
Get OUT
Lock OUT
Take OUT As a last resort:
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Remember, there may be more than one active shooter and police will be actively looking for the intruder(s). Regardless of the location of a shooter incident, response personnel (i.e. Campus Safety and other law enforcement agencies) will be charged with resolving the situation. This means that the first response personnel will bypass anyone who is not the active aggressor. If you encounter response personnel do not approach them or engage in physical contact. Render aid to others as can be done safely. Requesting police assistance in providing aid to an individual will slow the response of law enforcement, who are tasked with stopping the aggressor.
When you see law enforcement responding to a shooter situation, stay clear of their movement. If in a hall, get close to the walls and put your hands where they can be seen. If you have information about the shooter (i.e. description, identity, location, and number of shooters) , advise the responding officers that you have information and provide it to the police as quickly and accurately as possible.
Once the aggressor is located and stopped, additional law enforcement will assist with those who may be injured, while others will be conducting a thorough search of the area. This may take considerable time, so be sure to wait for the “all clear” instruction.
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The Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police believes it is more beneficial to prevent crimes than to react to them after the fact. A primary vehicle for accomplishing this goal is a comprehensive crime prevention program. This program is based upon the concepts of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible, and encouraging students, faculty, and staff to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
Campus security, and fire safety, and evacuation procedures are discussed during new student orientation residence hall programs. The Campus Safety and HRL Departments participate in forums, meetings, and programs in residence halls to address students and to explain campus security, public safety, and fire safety measures and procedures at Muhlenberg College. Members of Campus Safety conduct crime prevention, general security, and safety awareness presentations upon request from various community groups, including students and employees of the College. During these presentations, the following information is typically provided: crime prevention tips; statistics on crime at Muhlenberg College and the surrounding area; fire safety information; information regarding campus security procedures and practices, including encouraging participants to be responsible for their own security/safety and for the security/safety for others on campus. In addition, Campus Safety participates in a variety of on-campus programs throughout the year which are staffed by an officer(s) at various event locations. These activities provide an opportunity for Campus Safety staff to hand out safety-related information, as well as to answer individual questions.
The following is a listing of the crime prevention programs and projects employed by Muhlenberg College:
Additional training is typically offered on Clery, Title IX and VAWA by the Director of Campus Safety and the Director of Equity & Title IX at various times during the year, but those sessions are not mandatory and attendance is not systematically tracked.
As part of our on-boarding process, all new employees sign the Drug-free Workplace Policy and Consent form. That document can be found in the on-boarding packet on Workday (it is page 34 of 41).
Our offers of employment and new colleague onboarding process also require employees to acknowledge that they have received the Employee Handbook specific to their position and information on College policies and procedures that govern their employment with the College (available for review on the Human Resources page).
Members of the campus community must assume responsibility for their own personal safety and the security of their personal property. The following precautions provide guidance.
All Muhlenberg College students are either residential, on College property, or commuter students from 30 miles or less from the College. The College does not permit off campus student housing. If a member of the campus community has reason to believe that a student is missing for 24 hours, he or she should immediately notify the Department of Campus Safety and Police at (484) 664-3110, or local law enforcement by calling 911. There is no waiting period for reporting a missing person, therefore anyone who reasonably believes that a student is missing shall contact Campus Safety as soon as possible to report the missing student. Once notified Campus Safety will generate a missing person report and initiate an investigation. All students must identify an emergency contact person during the registration process. Students may also choose to register a confidential emergency contact person after completing registration. The most current student emergency contact on record will be notified by Muhlenberg College within 24 hours if Campus Safety makes a determination of the student being missing or in the event the College is notified by another law enforcement agency of the missing student. A student who wishes to identify a confidential emergency contact can do so using the link below:
Confidential Contact Registration Form
A student's confidential emergency contact information will be accessible only by authorized campus officials and disclosed to law enforcement in furtherance of a missing person investigation.
For Students in On-Campus Housing
After investigating the missing person report, should Campus Safety determine that the student is missing and has been missing for more than 24-hours, Campus Safety will notify the Allentown Police Department, even if they have not registered an emergency contact person. The Dean of Students or their designee will notify the student's emergency contact no later than 24-hours after the student is determined to be missing. If the missing student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, Muhlenberg College will notify the student's parent or legal guardian immediately after Campus Safety has determined that the student has been missing for more than 24-hours in addition to notifying, no later than 24 hours after the determination that the individual is missing, any additional emergency contact person designated by the student.
Notification to the emergency contact person and/or parents will be made by the Dean of Students or their designee. Students residing in on-campus housing have the option to identify a confidential emergency contact person to be contacted by Muhlenberg College in the event the student is determined to be missing for more than 24-hours. If a student has identified such an individual, Muhlenberg College will also notify that individual no later than 24-hours after the student is determined to be missing.
Commuter Students
Reports of students missing commuter students will be referred to the police department having jurisdiction over the student’s local residence, if known, or the student’s permanent residence if a local residence cannot be determined. Campus Safety will assist the agency of jurisdiction as requested by that agency.
Muhlenberg College is committed to the health, safety and success of all students. In addition, the College believes that diversity, in many forms and expressions, is essential to its educational mission and to its success as a community. Achieving our educational mission requires that we foster a campus environment that is safe and inclusive and allows for students to maximize their academic and personal potential. As such, this Code of Conduct (“Code”) outlines the rights, responsibilities and expectations for all student members of the Muhlenberg College community. The College’s disciplinary processes emphasize education by focusing on the growth and development of the individual student, encouraging self-discipline, and fostering a sense of respect for the rights of others.
The College also has an obligation to maintain socially and educationally responsible behavior among its members. To this end, the disciplinary process is designed to redirect the behavior of a student into acceptable patterns and to protect the College community while helping each student clarify and solidify individual values.
Ultimately, in accordance with its mission, Muhlenberg College aims to develop independent critical thinkers who are intellectually agile, characterized by a zest for reasoned and civil debate, committed to understanding the diversity of the human experience, able to express ideas with clarity and grace, committed to life-long learning, equipped with ethical and civic values, and prepared for lives of leadership and service. The policies and procedures specified in this Code are designed to affirm, protect, and model these goals. Student policies can be found in the Student Policy and Resource Guide.
As an academic community, Muhlenberg College is committed to providing an environment in which learning and scholarship can flourish. The possession or use of illegal drugs, or the abuse of those which may otherwise be legally possessed, seriously affects the College environment, as well as the individual potential of our students and employees. The Department of Campus Safety is committed to promoting the health and safety of its campus community through a program of alcohol education and the implementation of relevant policies. The College enforces state and federal laws and related College policies, including those prohibiting the following activities on campus:
The abuse of alcohol and other drugs by students, regardless of age and of location (on-campus or off-campus), is prohibited by the Muhlenberg College Student Code of Conduct (“Student Code of Conduct”): Student Code of Conduct. The College can, and will, impose disciplinary sanctions for violations. Students are also subject to city ordinances and state and federal laws.
The Muhlenberg College Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement (“Policy”) addresses violations by College faculty and staff: Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The College strongly encourages students and employees to voluntarily obtain assistance for dependency or abuse problem before such behavior results in an arrest and/or disciplinary referral, which might result in their separation from the institution.
The use of, or addiction to, alcohol, marijuana, or controlled substances is not considered an excuse for violations of the Student Code of Conduct or staff expectations, and will not be a mitigating factor in the application of appropriate disciplinary sanctions for such violations.
Student Health Services and Human Resources Office staff will conduct awareness programs to inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse, the College's drug free workplace policy, available drug counseling, rehabilitation and other employee referral programs, and the penalties/sanctions that may be imposed on employees for drug abuse violations.
Help is available both on campus and within the community for students and College employees who are dependent on, or who abuse alcohol or other drugs. Although the College does not sponsor a formal assistance program for students, Student Counseling Services (484-664-3178) and Student Health Services (484-664-3199) are prepared to confidentially refer students to outside programs as they seek assistance with drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation.
The College offers an Employee Assistance Program through the Director of Student Counseling Services. Additionally, the Director of Counseling Services and the Vice President for Human Resources are prepared to confidently handle referrals to appropriate programs for employees who seek assistance with drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation. Further, the health plan offered by the College to full-time employees provides a benefit for the treatment of drug abuse in a participating substance abuse treatment facility. These resources as well as other professional agencies will maintain confidentiality of persons seeking help for alcohol and other drug dependency and will not report them to College authorities. Referrals to outside agencies and services may be obtained upon request.
In order to inform students of the terms of Pennsylvania law, relevant sections of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Title 35 follow:
The law recognizes five categories of controlled substances ranging from the most dangerous listed in Schedule I to the least dangerous listed in Schedule V.
Schedule I - selected opiates and opium derivatives such as heroin; hallucinogens such as LSD; and marijuana. Note: Although the law no longer classifies marijuana as a narcotic, it still lists it as a controlled substance under Schedule I.
Schedule II - opium; amphetamine; coca leaves; and methadone.
Schedule III - selected substances which have a depressant effect on the central nervous system such as barbituric acid.
Schedule IV - selected substances which have a depressant effect on the central nervous system but which have a lower potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III, e.g., Phenobarbital.
Schedule V - substances such as cough syrup which may contain limited quantities of a narcotic but which also include one or more non-narcotic medicinal ingredients which confer upon the substance valuable medicinal qualities other than those possessed by the narcotic alone.
Clause 32 - The use of, or possession with intent to use, drug paraphernalia for the purpose of planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packing, repacking, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of this act.
Clause 33 - The delivery of, possession with intent to deliver, or manufacture with intent to deliver, drug paraphernalia, knowing, or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it would be used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance in violation of this act.
The entire text of the Student Alcohol Policy is contained online at: Student Alcohol Policy
The entire text of the Drug Use and Controlled Substance Policy is contained online at: Drug Use and Controlled Substance Policy
The entire text of the “THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT”Act of 1972, P.L. 233, No. 64 is contained online at: https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/laws-and-regulations/DDC_Act.pdf
Members of the campus community should know that when College drug and alcohol policies are violated disciplinary action, which may include eviction from the residence halls, revocation of other privileges, or suspension or expulsion from Muhlenberg College, may be taken in order to protect the interests of the College and the rights and safety of others.
Abuse of alcohol and drugs can have a dramatic impact on professional, academic, and family life. Muhlenberg College, therefore, encourages members of the community who may be experiencing difficulty with drugs or alcohol to contact one of the following resources available on-campus:
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 includes provisions that authorize federal and state judges to deny certain federal benefits, including student aid, to persons convicted of drug trafficking or possession. The United States Department of Education maintains a file of those who have received such a judgment, and it checks applicants against that file to determine if they should be denied aid. This is separate from the check for a drug conviction discussed above, but the result could be the same. Confirmation of a student being in the drug abuse hold file will produce a rejected application and the student will not be able to receive financial aid.
As a requirement of these regulations, Muhlenberg College (“College”) is required to disseminate and ensure receipt of the following policies/information to all students, staff, and faculty on an annual basis. This process is formally conducted by email. Questions concerning this notification and/or alcohol and other drug (“AOD”) programs, interventions and policies may be directed to Claire Griffin, Associate Director of Prevention Education, Muhlenberg College: [email protected]
Muhlenberg College seeks to reduce barriers that may jeopardize a student’s health and safety or discourage students from helping individuals experiencing a mental health or medical emergency and/or intoxication or injury after consuming alcohol and/or other drugs (AOD). The health and safety of students are of primary importance to Muhlenberg College and those around them. Students are encouraged not only to look out for their own health and safety but also for the health and safety of their peers. This “Muhlenberg College Medical Amnesty Policy” demonstrates the College’s commitment to increasing the likelihood that students will seek medical help when they themselves or are confronted with an individual experiencing a mental health or medical emergency and/or intoxication or injury after consuming AOD or when AOD is present.
Students are encouraged to seek help for individuals experiencing a mental health or medical emergency and/or intoxication or injury after consuming AOD, even though they may be reluctant to seek help because of anticipated consequences for themselves and the person in need of assistance. It is imperative that someone calls for medical assistance when an individual experiences a mental health or medical emergency and/or intoxication or injury after consuming AOD to prevent injury, illness, and/or danger.
DEFINITIONS
POLICY
Once the aforementioned requirements are successfully completed, the student will not have the incident recorded in their student record file. Failure to complete the prescribed course of action may result in the imposition of sanctions under the College’s Student Code of Conduct, and an additional parental notification will occur due to the student’s failure to comply with the requirements above.
Students found in violation of the Muhlenberg College Student Alcohol Policy, Pennsylvania Laws and/or city ordinances will be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the Dean of Students. Each case will be handled individually and considered on its own merits, with consideration given to the severity of misconduct as well as prior violations. Underage consumption of alcohol, providing alcohol to underage students and others, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs, and other violations of this policy will result in disciplinary actions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to: warning, disciplinary probation, potential family notification, assignment to an education program, suspension or expulsion. The Dean of Students reserves the authority to exercise discretion in all disciplinary matters, giving consideration to the particular circumstances of each case. In addition, the Dean of Students or their designee may immediately suspend, without prior notice, a student from the College for an interim period whenever the Dean of Students or their designee determines that the continued presence of the student at the College poses a substantial and immediate threat to themselves or to others, or to the stability and continuance of College functions.
Students who use alcohol and/or other drugs which result in harm or the threat of harm to themselves or others, or to property, regardless of the location of the incident, may face disciplinary action by the College up to and including expulsion.
Under Pennsylvania law, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol or to possess alcohol in a public space. It is also illegal for anyone to furnish alcohol to an individual under the age of 21. Other state laws governing the use of alcohol can be found here.
As members of the Muhlenberg College community, students are also subject to city ordinances and to state and federal law. Arrest and prosecution for alleged violations of criminal law or city ordinances may result from the same incident for which the College imposes disciplinary sanctions.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at Muhlenberg College. Any employee violating this rule will experience disciplinary action. The College reserves the right to contact both state and federal offices charged with enforcing state and federal laws. Off-the-job illegal drug use which could adversely affect an employee’s job performance or could jeopardize the safety of others may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Employees undergoing prescribed medical treatment with a legal drug that may impair job performance should report this treatment to the Vice President for Human Resources. In appropriate cases, certain job accommodations may be necessary for the safety of the employee, students, the public and fellow employees. Failure to disclose such treatment where it may create a direct threat of harm may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. The use or possession of alcohol during the work day and reporting to work under the influence of alcohol are also violations of Muhlenberg College’s Policy.
College employees found in violation of Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement will experience disciplinary action which could include termination of employment. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:
As a condition of employment, employees must abide by the terms of the Policy requirements and must report to the Vice President for Human Resources, no later than five days after the conviction, that they have been convicted or have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) under a criminal drug statute for conduct in the workplace.
See Appendix A. Pennsylvania and Federal Statutes/Sanctions, City of Allentown Ordinances/Sanctions
**Students Please Note**
Denial of Federal Aid (20 USC 1091)
Under the Higher Education Act of 1998, students convicted under federal or state law for the sale or possession of drugs will have their federal financial aid eligibility suspended. This includes all federal grants, loans, federal work-study programs, and more. Students convicted of drug possession will be ineligible for one year from the date of the conviction of the first offense, two years for the second offense, and indefinitely for the third offense. Students convicted of selling drugs will be ineligible for two years from the date of the first conviction, and indefinitely for the second offense. Those who lose eligibility can regain eligibility by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program.
In addition to College disciplinary actions, criminal penalties, and workplace hazards, specific serious health risks are associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol. All drugs, including alcohol, can cause marked changes in behavior and have side effects. Their influences can affect the safety and well-being of the users as well as those around them.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that is absorbed into the bloodstream and transmitted to all parts of the body. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that a driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses reduce physical coordination and mental alertness, while increasing the incidence of aggressive behavior. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairment of higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.
Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden stopping of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the liver and brain.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics.
Illicit drugs, including but not limited to stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcotics, or inhalants, can interfere with important brain activities, including coordination, memory, and learning. They increase the risk of lung cancer, destroy liver cells, initiate severe weight loss, and may weaken the immune system. Users may also experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, and irregular breathing. Convulsions, coma, and death are also possible. Combining drugs can be fatal.
The harmful effects of illicit drugs vary from substance to substance. The following is a summary of the effects of such substances by category:
Source: US Department of Justice
For additional information on controlled substances and a more complete list of illicit drugs and their effects, please see US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Resource Guide, “Drugs of Abuse,” 2022 edition:
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/2022_DOA_eBook_File_Final.pdf
Muhlenberg College is committed to providing students with factual information about alcohol and other drugs as well as confidential and non-confidential referrals for professional assistance in the event that they are needed. An awareness of the negative impacts of alcohol consumption may assist students in their efforts to make safe and responsible choices. Educational programs will be organized and conducted annually to promote continued awareness and encourage an attitude of genuine concern and care for others, including bystander intervention training. Information concerning responsible use, effective party planning, indications of abuse or addiction, and resources for assistance are available in Health and Counseling Services, The Department of Prevention Education, and with the Director of Student Support Services. Our efforts at Muhlenberg College fall into four categories:
Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol Government Center
17 South 7th Street
Allentown, Pa 18101
(610) 782-3555
http://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Services/Drug-Alcohol
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| Allentown Health Bureau | Provides confidential counseling and testing for HIV - the virus that causes AIDS - screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis testing, Hepatitis B and C screening, Hepatitis B immunization and a wide range of STD and HIV/AIDS prevention education services. |
245 North Sixth Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: (610) 437-7760 |
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Valley Youth House Family Intervention Program |
provides home- based services targeted at families in which children are at risk of maltreatment due to parental and/or child substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Intensive clinical intervention and case management include education on parenting skills, respite foster care, emergency shelter and medical |
531 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 954-9561 |
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Lehigh Valley Drug & Alcohol Intake Unit |
provides information, assessment, and referrals for Lehigh County residents with a drug and/or alcohol problem.
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29 South Law Street 3rd Fl Allentown PA, 18101 Phone: (610) 432-2228
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| Student Assistance Program (SAP) | designed to assist school personnel in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) is to help students overcome these barriers in order that they may achieve, remain in school, and advance. |
Lehigh County SCA 17 South 7th Street Allentown, PA 18101 (610) 782-3556 |
| Center for Humanistic Change | provides educational programs to prevent substance abuse. Programs include: life skills for adults and youth, parenting education, violence prevention, alternative activities for teens and education targeted to avert drug and alcohol involvement. Programs and training are offered in the schools and community as classroom programs, small groups and one-time presentations. All center programs have one goal: to provide life skills training/education for healthy living |
2200 Avenue A Suite 106 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (484) 821-0375 |
| Valley Youth House | drug and alcohol prevention, education and information services are provided in the elementary, middle, high schools and in the community. Services are provided through both small group format and classroom presentation models with a focus on effective and factual education. |
531 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 954-9561 |
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| Confront |
provides intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment services to adolescents, adults and families experiencing drug and/or alcohol problems. |
1130 Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102 Phone: (610) 433-0148 |
| New Directions Treatment Services, Inc. | specializes in opiate addiction treatment. Services include methadone and detox, counseling in English and Spanish, outreach, HIV testing, pre- and post-test counseling, HIV/AIDS education. |
2442 Brodhead Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 Phone: (610) 758-8011 |
| Step-By-Step, Inc. |
provides treatment to adults with substance abuse and mental illness. The program provides individual, group and family therapy and psychiatric services. |
375 Linden Street (Basement) Allentown, PA 18101 Phone: (610) 776-1224 |
| White Deer Run, Inc. |
provides intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment to adults and adolescents for drug and/or alcohol abuse and gambling via individual, group and family counseling. DUI and aftercare group therapy is also available. |
1259 South Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 308 Allentown, PA 18103 Phone: (610) 432-5561 |
| Riverside, Inc. | Provides a full continuum of community-based outpatient services to treat behavioral problems associated with alcohol and drug addiction. Offering a variety of specialized client services, Riverside Care provides a high quality substance abuse treatment and co-occurring services to meet the specific needs of the individual. |
44 East Broad Street, Suite 20 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-868-0435 |
| M.A.R.S., Inc. | Provides intensive outpatient treatment to adults and adolescents for drug and/or alcohol abuse and gambling addiction via individual, group and family counseling. |
2045 Westgate Road Suite 301 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (610) 419-3101 |
The possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs is prohibited by federal law. Strict penalties are enforced for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. The following information, although not complete, is an overview of federal penalties for first convictions. All penalties are doubled for any subsequent drug conviction.
Under the Higher Education Act of 1998, students convicted under federal or state law for the sale or possession of drugs will have their federal financial aid eligibility suspended. This includes all federal grants, loans, federal work-study programs, and more. Students convicted of drug possession will be ineligible for one year from the date of the conviction of the first offense, two years for the second offense, and indefinitely for the third offense. Students convicted of selling drugs will be ineligible for two years from the date of the first conviction, and indefinitely for the second offense. Those who lose eligibility can regain eligibility by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program.
Any person convicted of a federal drug offense punishable by more than one year in prison shall forfeit to the United States any personal or real property related to the violation, including houses, cars, and other personal
Penalties for federal drug trafficking convictions vary according to the quantity of the controlled substance involved in the transaction. The following list is a sample of the range and severity of federal penalties imposed for first convictions. Penalties for subsequent convictions are twice as severe. If death or serious bodily injury result from the use of a controlled substance which has been illegally distributed, the person convicted on federal charges of distributing the substance faces a mandatory life sentence and fines ranging up to $8 million. Persons convicted on federal charges of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of a University (21 USC 845a) face penalties of prison terms and fines which are twice as high as the regular penalties for the offense, with a mandatory prison sentence of at least 1 year.
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Federal Trafficking Penalties for Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V (except Marijuana) |
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Cocaine: 500-4999 grams mixture |
First Offense: Not less than 5 yrs. and not more than 40 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. and not more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. |
Cocaine: 5 kilograms or more mixture |
First Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. and not more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not less than 20 yrs, and not more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. 2 or More Prior Offenses: Life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. |
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Cocaine Base 28-279 grams mixture |
Cocaine Base 280 grams or more mixture |
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Fentanyl 40-399 grams mixture |
Fentanyl 400 grams or more mixture |
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Fentanyl Analogue 10-99 grams mixture |
FentanylAnalogue 100 grams or more mixture |
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Heroin 100-999 grams mixture |
Heroin 1 kilogram or more mixture |
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LSD 1-9 grams mixture |
LSD 10 grams or more mixture |
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Methamphetamine 5-49 grams pure or 50-499 grams mixture |
Methamphetamine 50grams or more pure or 500 grams or more mixture |
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PCP10-99 grams pure or100-999grams mixture |
PCP100 grams or morepureor1 ilogram or more mixture |
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Any Amount Of Other Schedule I & II Substances |
First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than Life. Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual. |
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Any Drug Product Containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid |
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Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV) 1 Gram |
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Any Amount Of Other Schedule III Drugs |
First Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. If death or serious bodily injury, not more that 15
Second Offense: Not more than 20 yrs. If death or serious injury, not more than 30 yrs. Fine not more than $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. |
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Any Amount Of All Other Schedule IV Drugs (other than one gram or more of Flunitrazepam) |
First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs. Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs. Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than an individual. |
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Any Amount Of All Schedule V Drugs |
First Offense: Not more than 1 yr. Fine not more than $100,00it. Please make 0 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 4 yrs. Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual. |
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The following summary is provided to promote increased awareness of the Pennsylvania laws relating to unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or drugs. This summary is not intended to be a restatement of the law nor a summary of all of the laws related to drugs and alcohol. All Muhlenberg College students are responsible for compliance with the state laws governing the use of alcohol and drugs. According to Pennsylvania Statute, the following actions involving alcohol and drugs are illegal and bring with them the penalty listed:
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6307 |
Misrepresentation of age to secure liquor or malt or brewed beverages. | First Offense: $500 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offenses: $500 fine and suspension of driving privileges for one year (2nd violation) or two years (three or more violations). Courts are not permitted to suspend sentences |
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6308 |
Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages by a person under twenty-one years old. | First Offense: $500 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offenses: $1,000 fine and suspension of driving privileges for one year (2nd violation) or two years (three or more violations). Parents are notified of all arrests of minors. |
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6309 |
Representing that a minor is of age. |
Fine of no less than $300 and no greater than $2,500. |
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6310
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Inducement of minors (under 21) to buy liquor or malt beverage
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Fine of no less than $300 and no greater than $2,500. Courts are not permitted to suspend or reduce sentences.
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.1
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Selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors. (Furnish means to intentionally and knowingly sells or intentionally and knowingly furnishes, or purchases with the intent to sell or furnish, any liquor or malt or brewed beverages to a person who is less than 21 years of age.) |
First Offense: $1,000 fine. Subsequent Offenses: $2500 fine. Courts are not permitted to reduce sentencing. |
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.2
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Manufacture or sale of false identification card.
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First Offense: $1,000 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offenses: $2,500. Courts are not permitted to suspend sentences.
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.3 |
Carrying a false identification card. |
First Offense: $500 fine and suspension of driving privileges for 90 days. Subsequent Offenses: $500 fine and suspension of driving privileges for one year (2nd violation) or two years (three or more violations.) Courts are not permitted to suspend sentences. Parents are notified of all arrests. |
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6310.4
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Violation of 6307, 6308, 6310.3
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Suspension of operating privileges.
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18 Pa.C.S. § 6314 |
Action: Trafficking of drugs to minors (under 18). |
Penalty: Fine from $5000 to $250,000; imprisonment from 1 to 15 years, depending on offense. |
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35 Pa.C.S. §§ 780-101-144
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Illicit manufacture, sale delivery, possession of controlled substance. | Fines from $5000 to $250,000; imprisonment of 1-15 years depending on offense |
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42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6801-6802 |
Illicit manufacture, sale delivery, possession of controlled substance. |
Loss of property rights to Commonwealth of all controlled substances, paraphernalia, raw materials, conveyances, money, negotiable instruments and real property acquired in violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device & Cosmetic Act, 35 Pa. C.S. §780-101-144, above. |
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75 Pa.C.S. §§ 1546-1547
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Consumption of alcohol while driving
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Chemical testing of operator’s alcohol level; suspension or revocation of operating privileges of drunk drivers. Fine.
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75 Pa.C.S. § 3715 |
Consumption of alcohol while driving |
$300-5000 and imprisonment from 48 hours to 1 year; suspension or revocation of operating privileges. |
NOTE: If a fatality occurs in an accident as a direct result of D.U.I. there is a mandatory 3 years imprisonment. In addition, Pennsylvania may impose “social host” liability on persons who serve or whose premises have been used to serve alcohol to minors.
City of Allentown Ordinances Regarding Alcohol
Article 741.08
Action: Consumption of Alcohol on Streets and Sidewalks
Penalty: Violation tickets may be issued in the amounts of $25 or $100.
Campus Safety is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment that supports the academic mission of Muhlenberg College. According to the Firearms and Other Weapons policy, members of the campus community, including faculty, staff, and students, as well as visitors to the campus, are prohibited from possessing firearms, explosives, weapons, or any item that may be construed as such, on the premises of Muhlenberg College or in any building under the College’s control, whether or not a federal or state license to possess the same has been issued to the possessor. These restrictions apply to all students, staff, faculty, vendors, contractors, and visitors with the exception of law enforcement and Campus Safety officers and extend to all College buildings, grounds, parking lots, College owned or leased properties and College owned vehicles. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in writing by the President or the Director of Campus Safety.
There are some limited exceptions to this policy; for example certified and licensed law enforcement personnel who are authorized to carry a firearm are permitted to do so, on campus property. The possession or use of any potentially dangerous item or material is strictly forbidden in College housing (i.e. residence halls, MILE properties, properties leased by the College, fraternity and sorority houses) and/or on campus. Such items are subject to confiscation and the bearer to disciplinary action.
Prohibited items include firearms, ammunition, air-guns, airsoft, (BB/pellet), any bombs, grenade, blackjack, metal knuckles, spring type weapons, slingshots, martial arts weaponry, knives with a blade over three inches in length (does not pertain to common eating utensils), swords, switchblades, daggers, darts, dart boards, paintball guns, simulated weapons altered to appear as an actual firearm, stun guns, stun batons, taser or any other electronic or electric weapon, whips, or other implement for the infliction of serious bodily injury which serves no common lawful purpose. Weapons used for theatrical productions must be disarmed and remain in the theater and safeguarded according to the security provisions of the Department of Theatre & Dance
All members of the campus community should refer to the Firearms and Other Weapons policy, which is available on the Dean of Students website at:
Firearms and Other Weapons Policy
Muhlenberg College strictly prohibits the possession or use of any potentially dangerous item or material in, or on, all College buildings, grounds, parking lots, College-owned or leased properties and College-owned vehicles. Campus Safety has and will continue to investigate any threat to the safety of the campus community in order to protect all members of the community and their guests.
Anyone found violating the Firearms and Other Weapons policy shall be subject to the disciplinary policies and procedures applicable to students, faculty, or staff and/or criminal prosecution by the appropriate jurisdiction
Students, faculty, staff, and guests should report any emergency medical situations to Campus Safety immediately at extension 3110 or, from outside the campus phone system, (484) 664-3110. The dispatcher will send Campus Safety officers to the location and assess the incident. The Campus Safety officer may request (if on duty) on-call members of the Muhlenberg College Emergency Medical Service (MCEMS) to the scene. MCEMS is a Quick Response Emergency Medical Service with trained emergency responders and provides quality emergency medical services in a variety of settings, including campus coverage and special events. The individual, to whom Campus Safety responded to, may be placed in contact with a nurse from the Student Health Services. If the individual requires and/or requests care beyond that which can be rendered by the officer, nurse, and/or MCEMS, the individual may be transported to the hospital or doctor’s office by an Campus Safety officer, a college van driver, or ambulance.
Incidents reported to Campus Safety that fall into a required reporting classifications, will be disclosed as a statistic in this annual report published by the Department of Campus Safety.
The Pennsylvania College and University Security Information Act requires the release of crime statistics and rates to students and employees. The rate is based on the actual number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students and employees which is calculated according to the following state mandated formula. The formula is the number of FTE students for the fall semester plus the number of FTE employees, (which is the sum of full time employees, plus one half the numbers of part time employees). The FTE for both students and employees is combined for a total FTE. The rate is obtained by dividing this figure into 100,000 and multiplying the quotient by the individual statistics to produce the crime rate per 100,000 persons in each category.
The following statistics are published in accordance with the standards and guidelines used by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook and the relevant federal law (the Clery Act).
The statistics in the Hate Crime chart are separated by category of bias. The numbers for most of the specific crime categories are part of the overall statistics reported for each year. The only exceptions to this are the addition of Larceny/Theft, Simple Assault or other bodily injury, and Intimidation, which are not already included in the required reporting categories. If a hate crime occurs where there is an incident involving Intimidation, Vandalism, Larceny, or Simple Assault or other bodily injury, the law requires that the statistics be reported as a hate crime even though there is no requirement to report the crime classification in any other area of the compliance document. Note: A hate or bias related crime is not a separate, distinct crime, but is the commission of a criminal offense which was motivated by the offender’s bias. For example, a subject assaults a victim, which is a crime. If the facts of the case indicate that the offender was motivated to commit the offense because of his/her bias against the victim’s race, sexual orientation, etc., the assault is then also classified as a hate/bias crime.
Statistics for “Residential Facilities” are also counted in the “On-Campus” crime category. The law requires institutions to break out the number of “On-Campus” crimes that occur in residential facilities. The crime statistics for residence halls that are located outside the campus boundaries but are reasonably contiguous to the campus (2442 Tilghman Street) are captured in the “On-Campus” category.
The following pages include statistical information for the following categories:
The Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Act requires the release of crime statistics and crime rates to students and employees, and it requires that those statistics be available to applicants and new employees upon request. The rate is based on the actual number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students, faculty, and staff calculated according to a state‐mandated formula.
The crime rates for 2023 were established using population figures from the 2022/2023 academic year. The index in the table below is based on incidents per 100,000 FTEs. (Standard rounding is applied). Muhlenberg College's FTE population for 2023 was 2758, 2022 was 2973, 2021 was 3008.
| Calendar Years 2021-2023 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 Offenses | *Actual | Index per 100,000 | *Actual | Index per 100,000 | *Actual | Index per 100,000 |
|
Murder/NonNegligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Manslaughter by Negligence |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Rape |
5 |
166 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
109 |
|
Robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Burglary |
0 |
0 |
1 |
33.63 |
1 |
36 |
|
Theft-Larceny |
22 |
731 |
30 |
1009.08 |
26 |
943 |
|
Motor Vehicle Theft |
0 |
0 |
1 |
33.63 |
0 |
0 |
|
Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total Part I Offenses |
27 |
897 |
32 |
1076.34 |
30 |
1088 |
| Part II Offenses | ||||||
|
Other Assaults (Simple) |
4 |
133 |
3 |
100.9 |
1 |
36 |
|
Forgery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Counterfeiting |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Fraud |
2 |
66 |
2 |
67.27 |
2 |
73 |
|
Embezzlement |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Stolen Property |
1 |
33 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Vandalism |
27 |
897 |
32 |
1076.35 |
23 |
834 |
|
Weapons |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Prostitution |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Other Sex Offenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Drug Abuse Violations |
3 |
100 |
6 |
201.81 |
7 |
254 |
|
Grambling |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Family Offenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DUI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
36 |
|
Liquor Law Violations |
21 |
698 |
32 |
1076.35 |
31 |
1124 |
|
Drunkenness |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
109 |
|
Disorderly Conduct |
9 |
299 |
11 |
369.99 |
20 |
725 |
|
Vagrancy |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
All Other Offenses (Except Traffic) |
26 |
864 |
30 |
1009.08 |
23 |
834 |
|
Total Part II Offenses |
93 |
3090 |
116 |
3901.75 |
111 |
4025 |
*Number of Offenses Reported or Known to Campus Safety, Residential Services(Includes Unfounded and Attempts)- On & Off Campus
**Rape/Sexual Assault/Sex Offenses Statistics include third-party and anonymous reports
**Most Burglary incidents involved unforced entry into unlocked and/or unattended rooms or offices
****All Other Offenses include: Harassment, Threats, Trespass, Unlawful Restraint, Loitering, and Prowling
*****Clerical Error: Rape 2021 updated to reflect 5 Actual 166 per 100,000 index
| Criminal Offenses | Calendar Year | On-Campus Residential Facility (Only) | *On Campus (Including Residential) | Non-Campus | Public Property | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Manslaughter by Negligence |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Sex Offense: Rape |
2023** |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021*** |
4 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
Sex Offense: Incest |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Sex Offense: Fondling |
2023 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
2022**** |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
2021 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
Sex Offense: Statutory Rape |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Robbery |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Aggravated Assault |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Burglary |
2023 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
2022 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Motor Vehicle Theft |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Arson |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
*This category includes all on-campus incidents, including those occurring in On Campus Residential Facilities
** Rape: 2023 One incident occurred in 2022, reported in 2023
***Rape: 2021 One incident occurred in 2020, reported in 2021
****Fondling: 2022 One incident occurred in 2020, reported in 2022
| Arrests for Liquor Law, Drug Abuse, and Weapon Violations | Calendar Year | On Campus Residential Facility (Only) | *On Campus (Including Residential) | Non Campus | Public Property | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Liquor Law Arrests |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
2022 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
9 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Drug Abuse Arrests |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Weapons Arrests |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Referrals for Disciplinary Action for Liquor Law, Drug Abuse, and Weapon Violations | Calendar Year | On-Campus Residential Facility (Only) | *On Campus (Including Residential) | Non-Campus | Public Property | Total |
|
Liquor Law Referrals |
2023 |
54 |
56 |
0 |
0 |
56 |
|
2022 |
29 |
30 |
2 |
6 |
38 |
|
|
2021 |
32 |
36 |
0 |
2 |
38 |
|
|
Drug Abuse Referrals |
2023 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
2022 |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
|
|
2021 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
Weapons Referrals |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| VAWA Offenses | Calendar Year | On-Campus Residential Facility (Only) | *On Campus (Including Residential) | Non-Campus | Public Property | Total |
|
Dating Violence |
2023 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
2022 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Domestic Violence |
2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2022 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Stalking |
2023 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
2022 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
2021 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Hate Crime Statistics |
|---|
| 2023| One (1) incident of destruction/damage/vandalism of property motivated by ethnicity bias reported at Muhlenberg College in 2023 |
| 2022| Zero (0) hate crimes were reported at Muhlenberg College in 2022 |
| 2021| Zero (0) hate crimes were reported at Muhlenberg College in 2021 |
| Unfounded Crimes |
|---|
| 2023| Zero (0) unfounded crimes for the calendar year of 2023 |
| 2022| Zero (0) unfounded crimes for the calendar year of 2022 |
| 2021| Zero (0) unfounded crimes for the calendar year of 2021 |
Members of the Muhlenberg College Community (students, faculty, and staff), guests, and visitors are prohibited from engaging in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as defined in the Muhlenberg College Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy (EO Policy), which adopted definitions as defined by the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) and Title IX. Individuals who report experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are provided with on and off campus confidential and nonconfidential resources, in writing, and options for next steps including whether they would like to notify local law enforcement with the assistance of Campus Safety and or local Police, or decline to do so. All members of the College community are provided with the EO Policy, the specific procedures used for students, faculty and staff and supportive resources on and off campus including our counseling center, health center, chaplain services and both our Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Agencies in the community in writing, that include the following definitions.
Muhlenberg College Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Consent, and Incapacitation Definitions:
The existence of a dating relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
This EO Policy prohibits all stalking, not just stalking that occurs within the context of a relationship or stalking that is discriminatory.
Being intoxicated or impaired by drugs or alcohol is never an excuse for sexual misconduct and does not diminish one’s responsibility to obtain consent.
Muhlenberg College complies with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendment of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sex-based harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence. In compliance with Title IX, the College will promptly and equitably respond to reported violations of this Policy in order to eliminate the discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects on any individual or the community. The College response is overseen by the Director of Insitutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX.
The following safety and resource information is provided to a victim following a report of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking: All members of the College community are provided with the EO Policy, the specific procedures used for students, faculty and staff and supportive resources on and off campus including our counseling center, health center, chaplain services and both our Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Agencies in the community in writing, that include the following definitions.
Go to a safe location as soon as you are able. If you are off campus and in an emergency situation, call 911. You may also call Allentown Police Department’s non-emergency line at 610-437-7751.
You may pursue whatever combination of options is best for you. If you wish to pursue an incident through the College process, any impacted person should contact the Director, Equity & Title IX or Campus Safety and Police, and the College policy and procedures and resources will be explained and provided in writing. Employees should contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Vice President for Human Resources, or the Provost in which the College policy and procedures and resources will be explained and provided in writing. Those who would like to file a criminal complaint may contact Campus Safety and Police for assistance or contact local police directly where the assault occurred. The College system and the criminal system work independently from one another therefore engagement in one does not initiate engagement in the other.
If you wish to obtain external orders of protection (e.g. restraining orders, injunctions, Protection From Abuse orders, or Protection from Sexual Violence or Intimidation orders), the Title IX Coordinator is available to provide information to students and employees in writing and assist them in obtaining such protective orders, including connecting a victim to Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley or Turning Point of Lehigh Valley who provide advocacy by assisting victims in obtaining an order of protection, accompanying victims to Court, and generally advocating for the victim. If external orders of protection are obtained, we ask that the victim notify Campus Safety and Police or the Title IX Coordinator so that the orders can be observed on campus. When meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, victims are notified of their rights and options, in writing, to obtain such external orders that are found here (Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) website).
Victims are notified in writing that the College will take whatever actions it deems appropriate in order to protect a student’s rights and personal safety, regardless of whether or not the student wishes to pursue a formal internal complaint. Such supportive and interim measures may include, but are not limited to, modification of living arrangements and class schedules, and reasonable academic support. If the student desires a no-contact letter against someone on campus the Dean of Students will evaluate the circumstances and if deemed appropriate a no contact letter will be put in place to ensure the safety of all our students. This letter will apply equally to both parties and any violation of this letter would be considered a Code of Conduct violation. Each party is provided this letter in-person and thoroughly gone over with them, they leave with the letter in writing in hand. Interim suspensions and/or no contact orders may be imposed by the College in any case where a student’s behavior represents a risk of violence, threat, pattern, or predation. If a student will be choosing to take a leave of absence or a reduced course load, this may impact a student’s immigration, visa, and/or financial aid status. Victims are notified in writing that the Title IX Coordinator can connect students to College resources to discuss these steps and obtain the relevant information and assistance to proceed.
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the College will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the College against a student or employee who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as the result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim
Upon notice of alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking or upon request by a Reporting Party or Responding Party, students and employees are notified in writing that they have the right to request and the College will evaluate whether initial or interim supportive, remedial, responsive and/or protective actions are necessary. Information about such measures are provided in writing to students and employees. Such actions are non-disciplinary, non-punitive, individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the parties to restore or preserve access to the College’s education program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the College’s educational environment, and/or deter harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. These measures are available if a student or employee requests them and if they are reasonably available, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to campus police or local law enforcement.
These measures can include but are not limited to:
The College will maintain as private as possible measures implemented, provided confidentiality does not impair the College’s ability to provide the measures, and that it does not infringe upon the rights of a Reporting Party or Responding Party.
The College may take additional prompt remedial and/or disciplinary action with respect to any Community Member or third party upon a finding that they have engaged in harassing or discriminatory behavior under this EO Policy. Procedures for handling reported incidents are fully described in the EO Procedures.
Statement Regarding Privacy and Confidentiality
Reports of alleged violations of the EO Policy are to be made to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and/or an Official with Authority. Following a report of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, whether the offense occurred on or off campus, the College will provide the student or employee a written explanation of the student's or employee's rights and options, including internal procedures for disciplinary action.
While the College strongly encourages the filing of a complaint as close in time as possible to when alleged conduct occurs, there is no time limitation on the filing of complaints. If the person(s) alleged to have engaged in the discriminatory or harassing behavior is no longer subject to the College’s jurisdiction, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX, in consultation with appropriate College officials and/or legal counsel when needed, will assess what action can be taken. All reports will be reviewed and addressed promptly and every effort will be made by the College to preserve the privacy of reports and complaints.
The College will not publicly share the identity of any individual who has made a report or complaint under this Policy, or the identities of any individuals who have participated in any meeting, proceeding, or hearing under this Policy, except as permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g; FERPA regulations, 34 CFR part 99; or as required by law; or to carry out the purposes of 34 CFR Part 106.
Information shared internally shall be done so as privately as possible, and only shared with College officials who have a legitimate educational interest in being informed about incidents that fall within this Policy, pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
In order to make informed choices, it is important to be aware of confidentiality and mandatory reporting requirements when consulting campus resources. Some resources can offer confidentiality and advice without any obligation to inform others. Other campus resources are expressly there to help facilitate institutional action. If you are unsure of someone’s duties and ability to maintain your confidentiality or privacy, ask them before you talk to them. They will be able to tell you, and help you make decisions about who can help you best.
The College has adopted a broad mandatory reporting policy for all employees who are required to promptly report domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harrassment, sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, stalking, retaliatory harrassment and other crimes that they become aware of to the Equity and Title IX Office and Campus Safety and Police. Mandatory reporting still affords privacy to affected parties as it is only shared with a small group of College officials who have a need to know. There are certain resources on campus who are not mandatory reporters that offer confidential support when they are acting in a confidential capacity (see below).
If a Reporting Party does not wish to have their name shared, does not wish for an investigation to take place, or does not want a formal resolution to be pursued, the Reporting Party may make such a request to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and/or Campus Safety and Police who will evaluate that request while considering the duty to ensure the safety of the campus and compliance with federal law. The College will make its best effort to honor the Reporting Party’s wishes. However, in cases indicating pattern, predation, threat, weapons and/or violence, the College will likely not be able to honor a request for confidentiality or honor a request for no action. In cases where a Reporting Party requests confidentiality and the circumstances allow the College to honor that request, the College will offer interim support and remedies to the Reporting Party, but will not otherwise pursue formal action.
If a Reporting Party has been affected by discrimination or harassment under this EO Policy, but especially when violence or sexual violence is threatened or has occurred, the Reporting Party’s personal safety is most important. A Reporting Party is encouraged to go to a safe place or seek out a trusted person as soon as possible. When a Reporting Party is ready and comfortable, they are encouraged to share what has occurred with someone they trust at the College. Sharing as much specific information along with any physical evidence may help in the event that a Reporting Party decides to take institutional, criminal, or legal action.
Any community member who becomes aware of or who experiences conduct that presents an immediate threat to life, property, or who is in need of medical attention should immediately call Campus Safety and Police at 484-664-3110 or call “911.”
If a Reporting Party would like the details of an incident to be confidential, they should speak with campus Counseling Services, campus Health Services, College Chaplains, or off campus rape crisis or dating violence resources who can maintain confidentiality. Campus counselors are available to help you free of charge and can be contacted on an emergency basis. In addition, community members may speak on and off-campus with members of the clergy and chaplains, who will also keep disclosures made to them confidential. The following are confidential resources who can provide confidential support:
On campus:
Off campus:
Filing a Formal College Complaint (Private, not confidential)
A Reporting Party has the right and should expect to have incidents of discrimination or harassment under this policy taken seriously by the institution when reported, and to have those formal complaints investigated and properly resolved through internal procedures outlined in the EO Procedures. Once a report has been made, the Reporting Party has submitted a signed, formal complaint form, and only people who need to know will be informed, and information will be shared only as necessary with investigators, witnesses, the Responding Party, or any other individuals who have a right or need to know.
Reports, complaints, inquiries, or concerns about this Policy may be made in one of the following ways:
Once on notice of an alleged violation of the EO Policy, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX will meet with the Reporting Party (and with the Reporting Party’s advisor if the Reporting Party chooses to have one) to discuss the report, gather additional information if necessary, and make an initial determination regarding whether the College has jurisdiction over the Responding Party and the behavior alleged and if the latter is a potential violation of the EO Policy. If a formal complaint was filed and does not meet the minimum threshold under the EO Policy, the Reporting Party will be promptly notified and referred to appropriate resources on campus to help resolve the concern.
There is no time limitation on the filing of a formal complaint; however, if the Responding Party is no longer subject to the College’s jurisdiction, the College’s ability to investigate, respond, and provide remedies may be limited.
Filing a Criminal Complaint
The College system and criminal system work independently from one another. Reporting Partys can file reports with the College, with law enforcement, or both. However, investigations are conducted separately and independently.
A criminal investigation is conducted by the Allentown Police Department or the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over where the alleged crime to determine whether there has been a violation of criminal laws. A person charged with a crime is subject to criminal penalties determined through the criminal court process.
A College investigation is conducted by an impartial College investigator to determine whether a violation of this EO Policy occurred. A person charged with a violation of this EO Policy is subject to sanctions determined through the appropriate College procedures. A violation of the EO Policy is not a crime. Additionally, criminal investigations or reports can be, but are not always, determinative of whether conduct under this EO Policy has occurred.
If a Reporting Party desires to bring criminal charges against the Responding Party, Campus Safety and Police and Counseling Services can provide support and the means whereby this can be accomplished through the Allentown Police Department or the local law enforcement agency where the misconduct occurred:
Campus Safety and Police (484-664-3110)
Counseling Services (484-664-3178)
Allentown Police Department (610-437-7751)
Filing a Legal or External Complaint
An external or legal civil complaint is also an independent and separate process from the EO Policy College process.
External complaints may also able be filed with the following government agencies:
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
PA Human Relations Commission
Executive Offices
333 Market St., 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2210
(717) 787-4410
(717) 787-7279 TTY users only
Making an Anonymous Report
The online reporting option (http://muhlenberg.edu/report) allows persons who wish to file a report anonymously to do so. Anonymous reporting can limit the College’s ability to respond to a situation if there is further information needed and the College is unable to contact the reporter or persons involved.. The College’s ability to respond to a reported incident depends on the amount of information provided or that the College is able to gather.
Muhlenberg College is committed to the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through education and awareness programs. The College engages in comprehensive, intentional, and integrated programming, initiatives, strategies, and campaigns are culturally relevant, inclusive of diverse communities and identities, sustainable, responsive to community needs, and informed by research, or assessed for value, effectiveness, or outcome; and consider environmental risk and protective factors as they occur on the individual, relationship, institutional, community and societal levels.
Muhlenberg College, through Equity & Title IX and Prevention Education offices, offers education on healthy sexuality, sexual and intimate partner violence prevention and response, and promotes a culture of nurturance across the campus for people of all genders and sexual orientations, whether partnered or single. The Department of Prevention Education partners with on- and off-campus organizations and resources to foster a sense of safety, integration, and wholeness with respect to sexuality.
The Department of Prevention Education supports healthy exploration of sexuality while working to end sexual, gendered, and intimate partner violence. We utilize a Socio-Ecological health promotion model that is both preventative and restorative in nature, supporting students’ physical health, personal safety, and overall sense of emotional well-being, while facilitating an intentional and responsive community who cares for one another.
Education and Programs for Students
Education and Programs for Faculty/Staff
During the year, Human Resources offers training to all employees on sexual harassment awareness and prevention. Furthermore, the College’s Employee Assistance Program provides support and advocacy for various personal or professional issues that may arise.
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires registered sex offenders to provide notice to the state as to whether the person is a student, or works at an institution of higher education, identify each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student, and must also alert the state of any change in enrollment or employment status. Here in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Police make this type of information available through their website at Megan's Law Public Website. Please note that not all sex offenders are required to be included in this listing
Pennsylvania Statutes Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses § 311. Consent
(a) General rule.--The consent of the victim to conduct charged to constitute an offense or to the result thereof is a defense if such consent negatives an element of the offense or precludes the infliction of the harm or evil sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense.
(b) Consent to bodily injury.--When conduct is charged to constitute an offense because it causes or threatens bodily injury, consent to such conduct or to the infliction of such injury is a defense if:
(1) the conduct and the injury are reasonably foreseeable hazards of joint participation in a lawful athletic contest or competitive sport; or
(2) the consent establishes a justification for the conduct under Chapter 5 of this title (relating to general principles of justification).
(c) Ineffective consent.--Unless otherwise provided by this title or by the law defining the offense, assent does not constitute consent if:
(1) it is given by a person who is legally incapacitated to authorize the conduct charged to constitute the offense;
(2) it is given by a person who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect or intoxication is manifestly unable or known by the actor to be unable to make a reasonable judgment as to the nature or harmfulness of the conduct charged to constitute the offense;
(3) it is given by a person whose improvident consent is sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense; or
(4) it is induced by force, duress or deception of a kind sought to be prevented by the law defining the offense.
(Apr. 16, 1992, P.L.108, No.24, eff. 60 days)
1992 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (c).
Cross References. Section 311 is referred to in sections 2607, 2718 of this title.
(a) General rule.--A police officer shall have the same right of arrest without a warrant as in a felony whenever he has probable cause to believe the defendant has violated section 2504 (relating to involuntary manslaughter), 2701 (relating to simple assault), 2702(a)(3), (4) and (5) (relating to aggravated assault), 2705 (relating to recklessly endangering another person), 2706 (relating to terroristic threats) or 2709.1 (relating to stalking) against a family or household member although the offense did not take place in the presence of the police officer. A police officer may not arrest a person pursuant to this section without first observing recent physical injury to the victim or other corroborative evidence. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "family or household member" has the meaning given that term in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).
(b) Seizure of weapons.--The arresting police officer shall seize all weapons used by the defendant in the commission of the alleged offense.
(c) Bail.—
(1) A defendant arrested pursuant to this section shall be afforded a preliminary arraignment by the proper issuing authority without unnecessary delay. In no case shall the arresting officer release the defendant from custody rather than taking the defendant before the issuing authority.
(2) In determining whether to admit the defendant to bail, the issuing authority shall consider whether the defendant poses a threat of danger to the victim. If the issuing authority makes such a determination, it shall require as a condition of bail that the defendant shall refrain from entering the residence or household of the victim and the victim's place of employment and shall refrain from committing any further criminal conduct against the victim and shall so notify the defendant thereof at the time the defendant is admitted to bail. Such condition shall expire at the time of the preliminary hearing or upon the entry or the denial of the protection from abuse order by the court, whichever occurs first. A violation of this condition may be punishable by the revocation of any form of pretrial release or the forfeiture of bail and the issuance of a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest or remanding him to custody or a modification of the terms of the bail. The defendant shall be provided a hearing on this matter.
(d) Notice of rights.--Upon responding to a domestic violence case, the police officer shall, orally or in writing, notify the victim of the availability of a shelter, including its telephone number, or other services in the community. Said notice shall include the following statement: "If you are the victim of domestic violence, you have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an order for protection from domestic abuse pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to protection from abuse) which could include the following:
(1) An order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse.
(2) An order directing the abuser to leave your household.
(3) An order preventing the abuser from entering your residence, school, business or place of employment.
(4) An order awarding you or the other parent temporary custody of, or temporary visitation with your child or children.
(5) An order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor children if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so."
(Feb. 15, 1986, P.L.27, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.1240, No.206, eff. 90 days; Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.728, No.101, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1759, No.218, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendment. Act 218 amended subsec. (a).
1990 Amendment. Act 206 amended subsec. (d).
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party:
(1) By forcible compulsion.
(2) By threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution.
(3) Who is unconscious or where the person knows that the Reporting Party is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring.
(4) Where the person has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance.
(5) Who suffers from a mental disability which renders the Reporting Party incapable of consent.
(6) (Deleted by amendment).
(b) Additional penalties.--In addition to the penalty provided for by subsection (a), a person may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed ten years' confinement and an additional amount not to exceed $100,000 where the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party and has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, any substance for the purpose of preventing resistance through the inducement of euphoria, memory loss and any other effect of this substance.
(c) Rape of a child.--A person commits the offense of rape of a child, a felony of the first degree, when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age.
(d) Rape of a child with serious bodily injury.--A person commits the offense of rape of a child resulting in serious bodily injury, a felony of the first degree, when the person violates this section and the Reporting Party is under 13 years of age and suffers serious bodily injury in the course of the offense.
(e) Sentences. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1103 (relating to sentence of imprisonment for felony), a person convicted of an offense under:
(1) Subsection (c) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years.
(2) Subsection (d) shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of life imprisonment.
(Dec. 21, 1984, P.L.1210, No.230, eff. 60 days; Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 19, 1997, P.L.621, No.65, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1350, No.162, eff. 60 days; Dec. 16, 2002, P.L.1953, No.226, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendments. Act 226 overlooked the amendment by Act 162, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for the designation of the offenses in subsecs. (c) and (d) as felonies of the first degree, as to which Act 162 has been given effect) and both have been given effect in setting forth the text of section 3121.
Effective Date. After February 6, 2003, and before February 14, 2003, section 3121 will reflect only the amendment by Act 162, as follows:
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party:
(1) By forcible compulsion.
(2) By threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution.
(3) Who is unconscious or where the person knows that the Reporting Party is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring.
(4) Where the person has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance.
(5) Who suffers from a mental disability which renders the Reporting Party incapable of consent.
(b) Additional penalties.--In addition to the penalty provided for by subsection (a), a person may be sentenced to an additional term not to exceed ten years' confinement and an additional amount not to exceed $100,000 where the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party and has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, any substance for the purpose of preventing resistance through the inducement of euphoria, memory loss and any other effect of this substance.
(c) Rape of a child.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age.
(d) Rape of a child with serious bodily injury.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age and the Reporting Party suffers serious bodily injury in the course of the offense.
(e) Sentences.--Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1103 (relating to sentence of imprisonment for felony), a person convicted of an offense under:
(1) Subsection (c) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years.
(2) Subsection (d) shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of life imprisonment.
Cross References. Section 3121 is referred to in sections 2709.1, 2714, 3122.1, 3124.1, 3124.2, 3124.3, 3125, 3141, 5702, 5708, 6105, 9122, 9123 of this title; section 3304 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports); sections 4321, 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344, 6702, 6711 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9717, 9718, 9720.2, 9799.12, 9799.14, 9799.17, 9799.24 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
(a) Felony of the second degree.--Except as provided in section 3121 (relating to rape), a person commits a felony of the second degree when that person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party to whom the person is not married who is under the age of 16 years and that person is either:
(1) four years older but less than eight years older than the Reporting Party; or
(2) eight years older but less than 11 years older than the Reporting Party.
(b) Felony of the first degree.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when that person engages in sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party under the age of 16 years and that person is 11 or more years older than the Reporting Party and the Reporting Party and the person are not married to each other.
(Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 2011, P.L.446, No.111, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 3122.1 is referred to in sections 3124.2, 3124.3, 3125, 3141, 9122 of this title; sections 4321, 5329, 6303, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 9799.13, 9799.14, 9802 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party:
(1) by forcible compulsion;
(2) by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;
(3) who is unconscious or where the person knows that the Reporting Party is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring;
(4) where the person has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;
(5) who suffers from a mental disability which renders him or her incapable of consent; or
(6) (Deleted by amendment).
(7) who is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the Reporting Party and the Reporting Party and person are not married to each other.
(b) Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child.--A person commits involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, a felony of the first degree, when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age.
(c) Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child with serious bodily injury.--A person commits an offense under this section with a child resulting in serious bodily injury, a felony of the first degree, when the person violates this section and the Reporting Party is less than 13 years of age and the Reporting Party suffers serious bodily injury in the course of the offense.
(d) Sentences.--Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1103 (relating to sentence of imprisonment for felony), a person convicted of an offense under:
(1) Subsection (b) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years.
(2) Subsection (c) shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of life imprisonment.
(e) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "forcible compulsion" includes, but is not limited to, compulsion resulting in another person's death, whether the death occurred before, during or after the sexual intercourse.
(Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1350, No.162, eff. 60 days; Dec. 16, 2002, P.L.1953, No.226, eff. 60 days)
2002 Amendments. Act 226 overlooked the amendment by Act 162, but the amendments do not conflict in substance (except for the designation of the offenses in subsecs. (b) and (c) as felonies of the first degree, as to which Act 162 has been given effect) and both have been given effect in setting forth the text of section 3123.
Effective Date. After February 6, 2003, and before February 14, 2003, section 3123 will reflect only the amendment by Act 162, as follows:
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party:
(1) by forcible compulsion;
(2) by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;
(3) who is unconscious or where the person knows that the Reporting Party is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring;
(4) where the person has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;
(5) who suffers from a mental disability which renders him or her incapable of consent; or
(6) who is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the Reporting Party and the Reporting Party and person are not married to each other.
(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "forcible compulsion" includes, but is not limited to, compulsion resulting in another person's death, whether the death occurred before, during or after the sexual intercourse.
(c) Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age.
(d) Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child with serious bodily injury.--A person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party who is less than 13 years of age and the Reporting Party suffers serious bodily injury in the course of the offense.
(1) Subsection (c) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years.
(2) Subsection (d) shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of life imprisonment.
Cross References. Section 3123 is referred to in sections 2709.1, 2714, 3124.1, 3124.2, 3124.3, 3125, 3141, 5702, 5708, 6105, 9122, 9123 of this title; sections 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344, 6711 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9717, 9718, 9720.2, 9799.12, 9799.14, 9799.17, 9799.24 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
Except as provided in section 3121 (relating to rape) or 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse), a person commits a felony of the second degree when that person engages in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a Reporting Party without the Reporting Party's consent.
(Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment. Act 10, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 3124.1. Section 18 of Act 10, 1st Sp.Sess., provided that section 3124.1 shall apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of Act 10.
Cross References. Section 3124.1 is referred to in sections 3124.2, 3124.3, 3125, 3141, 5702, 5708, 9122 of this title; sections 4321, 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9799.14, 9799.24 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of indecent assault if the person has indecent contact with the Reporting Party, causes the Reporting Party to have indecent contact with the person or intentionally causes the Reporting Party to come into contact with seminal fluid, urine or feces for the purpose of arousing sexual desire in the person or the Reporting Party and:
(1) the person does so without the Reporting Party's consent;
(2) the person does so by forcible compulsion;
(3) the person does so by threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution;
(4) the Reporting Party is unconscious or the person knows that the Reporting Party is unaware that the indecent contact is occurring;
(5) the person has substantially impaired the Reporting Party's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the Reporting Party, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance;
(6) the Reporting Party suffers from a mental disability which renders the Reporting Party incapable of consent;
(7) the Reporting Party is less than 13 years of age; or
(8) the Reporting Party is less than 16 years of age and the person is four or more years older than the Reporting Party and the Reporting Party and the person are not married to each other.
(b) Grading.--Indecent assault shall be graded as follows:
(1) An offense under subsection (a)(1) or (8) is a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(2) An offense under subsection (a)(2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(3) An offense under subsection (a)(7) is a misdemeanor of the first degree unless any of the following apply, in which case it is a felony of the third degree:
(i) It is a second or subsequent offense.
(ii) There has been a course of conduct of indecent assault by the person.
(iii) The indecent assault was committed by touching the Reporting Party's sexual or intimate parts with sexual or intimate parts of the person.
(iiii) The indecent assault is committed by touching the person's sexual or intimate parts with the Reporting Party's sexual or intimate parts.
(May 18, 1976, P.L.120, No.53, eff. 30 days; Feb. 2, 1990, P.L.6, No.4, eff. 60 days; Mar. 31, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.985, No.10, eff. 60 days; Nov. 23, 2005, P.L.412, No.76, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 3126 is referred to in sections 2714, 3141, 9122 of this title; section 3304 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports); sections 5329, 6303, 6304, 6344 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5552, 6302, 6358, 6402, 6403, 9799.13, 9799.14, 9799.24 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); section 2303 of Title 44 (Law and Justice); section 7122 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole).
(a) Offense defined.--A person commits the crime of stalking when the person either:
(1) engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts toward another person, including following the person without proper authority, under circumstances which demonstrate either an intent to place such other person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or to cause substantial emotional distress to such other person; or
(2) engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly communicates to another person under circumstances which demonstrate or communicate either an intent to place such other person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or to cause substantial emotional distress to such other person.
(b) Venue.—
(1) An offense committed under this section may be deemed to have been committed at either the place at which the communication or communications were made or at the place where the communication or communications were received.
(2) Acts indicating a course of conduct which occur in more than one jurisdiction may be used by any other jurisdiction in which an act occurred as evidence of a continuing pattern of conduct or a course of conduct.
(c) Grading.—
(1) Except as otherwise provided for in paragraph (2), a first offense under this section shall constitute a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(2) A second or subsequent offense under this section or a first offense under subsection (a) if the person has been previously convicted of a crime of violence involving the same victim, family or household member, including, but not limited to, a violation of section 2701 (relating to simple assault), 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), 2705 (relating to recklessly endangering another person), 2901 (relating to kidnapping), 3121 (relating to rape) or 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse), an order issued under section 4954 (relating to protective orders) or an order issued under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108 (relating to relief) shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
(d) False reports.--A person who knowingly gives false information to any law enforcement officer with the intent to implicate another under this section commits an offense under section 4906 (relating to false reports to law enforcement authorities).
(e) Application of section.--This section shall not apply to constitutionally protected activity.
(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Communicates." To convey a message without intent of legitimate communication or address by oral, nonverbal, written or electronic means, including telephone, electronic mail, Internet, facsimile, telex, wireless communication or similar transmission.
"Course of conduct." A pattern of actions composed of more than one act over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of conduct. The term includes lewd, lascivious, threatening or obscene words, language, drawings, caricatures or actions, either in person or anonymously. Acts indicating a course of conduct which occur in more than one jurisdiction may be used by any other jurisdiction in which an act occurred as evidence of a continuing pattern of conduct or a course of conduct.
On August 1, 2024, the “2024 Title IX regulations” were implemented. To resolve allegations of sex discrimination and harassment alleged to have occurred before August 1, 2024, the “2020 Title IX regulations will be used. To resolve allegations of sex discrimination and harassment, alleged to have occurred after August 1, 2024, the “2024 Title IX regulations” will be used.
Once on notice of an alleged violation of the EO Policy, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX will meet with the Reporting Party (and with the Reporting Party’s Advisor if the Reporting Party chooses to have one) to discuss the allegation(s). In addition, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX will gather additional information if necessary, and make an initial determination regarding whether the Responding Party and the behavior alleged are potential violations of the EO Policy.
For students, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below), the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and VPCL shall consider whether any supportive or interim remedial measures are appropriate. Interim measures for students include but are not limited to: no contact orders, referrals to counseling and/medical services, academic support or adjustments, living or working arrangement adjustments, transportation support, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid counseling, providing campus escort, referrals to campus and community support resources, and/or any other measures as determined by the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX.
For faculty, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below), the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and Provost shall consider whether any supportive or interim remedial measures are appropriate. Interim measures for students include but are not limited to: no contact orders, referrals to counseling and/medical services, work-related adjustments, transportation support, visa and immigration assistance, providing campus escort, work schedule location and assignment measures, administrative leave, and/or any other measures as determined by the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX or the Provost.
For staff, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below), the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and Vice President of Human Resources (VPHR)shall consider whether any supportive or interim remedial measures are appropriate. Interim measures for students include but are not limited to: no contact orders, referrals to counseling and/medical services, work-related adjustments, transportation support, visa and immigration assistance, providing campus escort, work schedule location and assignment measures, administrative leave, and/or any other measures as determined by the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX or the VPHR
To the extent possible, the College will limit disclosure of any supportive or interim remedial measures, provided that it does not impair the College’s ability to provide the supportive or interim remedial measures and that it does not infringe upon the rights of a Reporting Party or Responding Party. Consideration for these measures include, but are not limited to, the impact on all parties and the ability to stop the alleged behavior, prevent any recurrence, and maintain a safe campus environment that is as free from disruption as possible.
Recognizing that every situation is different, and every individual’s needs are different, the College seeks to provide as many types of fair resolutions as possible to adapt to the needs of our community members. Therefore, in lieu of the formal investigation and resolution processes defined below, at any time prior to the adjudication of an alleged violation of the EO Policy, the parties may voluntarily agree to resolve the report by one of the following informal resolution methods: engaging in a restorative process, resolve the matter through a negotiated resolution, or the parties agree that the Responding Party accepts responsibility and the parties agree to engage in an interactive process.
Informal resolution options are not available in situations where there is alleged sex-based harassment against an employee.
To initiate one of the informal resolution processes, the Reporting Party must indicate this in writing to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX. The Responding Party shall then receive notice of the Reporting Party’s request to engage in an informal resolution. The Responding Party may accept or reject the option to engage in an informal resolution.
Alternatively, either party may request to engage in an informal resolution process any time after the formal resolution proceedings have been initiated. The request must be made in writing to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX. Once received, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX will notify the other party who can agree to or reject the offer to engage in an informal resolution.
Once the parties agree to engage in an informal resolution, the formal resolution proceedings shall be placed on hold. If the informal resolution process results in an outcome agreed upon by both parties, the formal resolution proceedings shall be closed. If the informal resolution process breaks down and does not reach a result agreeable to both parties, the formal resolution proceeding will initiate or resume.
If an informal resolution option is not chosen by the parties, the Report shall proceed under the formal resolution process. The formal resolution begins with a written notification to all parties that the College has received a Report and that an investigation has been initiated. The Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX shall appoint a trained impartial Investigator or Investigators to conduct an investigation.
Each Reporting Party and Responding Party have the right to have one Advisor of their choice present with them at any meeting related to a report or investigation made under the EO Policy. An Advisor of choice may be a friend, mentor, family member, attorney, or any other person a party chooses to have as long as the Advisor is available and willing to participate with the party in all meetings and proceedings as requested by the party.
Within five (5) business days of receipt of the final report, the parties must elect in writing to the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX whether they intend to move forward with VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students) adjudication or formal Panel adjudication. If one party elects or both parties elect to go to a formal Panel, the formal Panel will be convened by the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance, and Title IX to adjudicate the matter.
The parties and their Advisors shall hold the draft report, the final report and all accompanying documentation in confidence and shall not reproduce or distribute any such documents, in whole or in part. Reproduction or distribution of these confidential documents may lead to student conduct charges.
In Cases of Suspension or Termination of a Tenured Faculty Member
Resignation of a Faculty Member
Should a Responding Party that is a student employee resign after a Report has been filed and/or while a formal investigation is proceeding under the EO Policy, the College will continue to move forward with the appropriate process as defined in these Procedures. If the outcome of the investigation is that an EO Policy violation occurred, the personnel records of the Responding Party will include the outcome of the investigation, as will the Vice President of Human Resources’ responses to any future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual. If the outcome of the investigation is that no EO Policy violation occurred, the Responding Party’s personnel record shall reflect the Responding Party’s resignation and no information about the EO investigation or final determination will be made in response to future inquiries.
The list of typical sanctions for an employee who has engaged in harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation includes (this list is not exhaustive): Warning(Verbal or Written), Performance Improvement/Management Plan, Required Counseling, Required Training or Education, Loss of Annual Pay Increase, Loss of Oversight or Supervisory Responsibility, Demotion, Suspension with pay, Suspension without pay; and/or, Termination for just cause. Other Actions: In addition to or in place of the above sanctions, the College may assign any other sanctions as deemed appropriate.
The list of typical sanctions for an employee who has engaged in harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation includes (this list is not exhaustive): Warning – Verbal or Written, Performance Improvement/Management Plan, Required Counseling, Required Training or Education, Probation, Loss of Annual Pay Increase, Loss of Oversight or Supervisory Responsibility, Demotion, Suspension with pay, Suspension without pay; and/or, Termination for just cause.
This is a list of typical sanctions that may be imposed upon students or student organizations, singly or in combination, who have engaged in Prohibited Conduct in violation of the EO Policy (this list is not exhaustive – see “Student Code of Conduct” for the full list of sanctions): Educational Session, Disciplinary Warning/Reprimand, Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, Expulsion, Delay of Degree, Revocation of Admission, Organizational Sanctions , Restorative Practices. Other Actions: In addition to or in place of the above sanctions, the College may assign any other sanctions as deemed appropriate.
This is a list of typical sanctions for a student employee who has engaged in harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation include (this list is not exhaustive): Warning – Verbal or Written, Performance Improvement/Management Plan, Required Counseling, Required Training or Education, Probation, Loss of Annual Pay Increase, Loss of Oversight or Supervisory Responsibility, Demotion, Suspension with pay, Suspension without pay, Termination for just cause. Other Actions: In addition to or in place of the above sanctions, the College may assign any other sanctions as deemed appropriate.
Appeals
Both parties have a right to appeal the dismissal of a report, adjudications, and panel determinations whether or not the Responding Party’s conduct as alleged occurred and whether or not it constituted a violation of the EO Policy and the imposition of sanctions.
All requests for appeal under the EO Policy must be submitted in writing pursuant to the following procedure:
The appeal officer’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal
The procedures described below will apply to any allegations that have been made under the EO Policy for incidents that occurred before August 1, 2024. Anyone who reaches out to the Title IX office will receive in writing copies of the EO policy and the procedures applicable to their respective complaint, i.e. student, faculty or staff procedures as they differ slightly. The College seeks to complete informal and formal resolutions of student and employee cases of reported dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in as prompt a timeframe as possible. All parties involved in a report filed with the Title IX office will receive the same information, resources, support and access to a process that is fair, prompt, impartial and provides a right to an advisor and any other resources they should request.
Intake Process and Supportive Measures
Once on notice of an alleged violation of the EO Policy, the Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator will acknowledge the reporting person or entity and will will meet with the Reporting Party (and with the Reporting Party’s advisor if the Reporting Party chooses to have one) to discuss the allegation, gather additional information if necessary, and make an initial determination regarding whether the Responding Party and the behavior alleged are potential violations of the EO Policy
For Students, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below) the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator and the Vice President for College Life (VPCL) shall consider whether any supportive or interim measures are appropriate.
For faculty, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below) the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Equity & Title IX shall also determine whether any supportive or interim measures are appropriate.
For staff, at any point during the intake process (or any other process defined below) the Reporting Party may request and/or the Director of Equity & Title IX and Vice President for Human Resources shall also determine whether any supportive or interim measures are appropriate.
The College will maintain as private as possible measures implemented, provided confidentiality does not impair the College’s ability to provide the measures, and that it does not infringe upon the rights of a Reporting Party or Responding Party.
The College may take additional prompt remedial and/or disciplinary action with respect to any Community Member or third party upon a finding that they have engaged in harassing or discriminatory behavior under this EO Policy. Procedures for handling reported incidents are fully described in the EO Procedures.
Adaptable (Informal) Resolution Options
Recognizing that every situation is different and every individual’s needs are different, the College seeks to provide as many types of fair resolutions as possible to adapt to the needs of our community members. Therefore, in lieu of the formal investigation and resolution processes defined below, the parties may agree to resolve the Complaint by one of the following methods of resolution:
To initiate one of the adaptable resolution processes, the Reporting Party must first file a formal Complaint with the Office of Equity & Title IX. At the time of filing the formal Complaint, the Reporting Party may simultaneously request to participate in one of the adaptable resolutions, and the Responding Party shall be notified of both the Complaint and the Reporting Party’s request to engage in an adaptable resolution. The Responding Party may accept or reject the option to engage in an adaptable resolution. Alternatively, either party may request to engage in an adaptable resolution process any time after the formal resolution proceedings have been initiated. The request must be made in writing to the Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Once received, the Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator will notify the other party who can agree to or reject the offer to engage in an adaptable resolution.
Once the parties agree to engage in an adaptable resolution, the formal resolution proceedings shall be placed on hold. If the adaptable resolution process results in an outcome agreed upon by both parties, the formal resolution proceedings shall be closed. If the adaptable resolution process breaks down and does not reach a result agreeable to both parties, the formal resolution proceeding will initiate or resume. There are no set timelines established for informal resolution as to allow the process to be open and engaging and to allow for all parties to feel heard and understood.
Adaptable resolution is not available in situations where a student has alleged sexual harassment against an employee.
Adaptable resolution outcomes are not appealable.
Restorative Justice is a philosophy of accountability focused on the reparation of harm, recognition or solving of any underlying problems that may have led to harm, and reconciliation of interpersonal conflict. RJ is an intentional practice that identifies who has been harmed, what actions are necessary to repair the harm, restore relationships, and prevent recurrence of harm. An RJ process may involve a restorative circle, a restorative conference, restorative statements, or another restorative process designed by the facilitator to best address harm and reconciliation.
If parties agree to engage in an RJ process, the first step will be for the parties to separately meet with the RJ facilitator to determine the most appropriate RJ process for the situation. The RJ facilitator will guide and communicate with the parties throughout the entire RJ process. The RJ process will be documented, as well as any resolution reached during the RJ process, and kept in a confidential file in the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Equity & Title IX.
Failure by the parties to abide by the RJ resolution may result in appropriate responsive or disciplinary action. If no resolution is reached through the RJ process, the RJ facilitator will refer the matter back to the Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator to determine appropriate next steps.
To promote candor, honesty, and genuine participation, and recognizing that the RJ process requires a certain level of vulnerability from participants, information disclosed during the RJ process will remain confidential. The RJ facilitator will not share information disclosed during the RJ process, for example, to the Investigator and Decision-makers, should the RJ process break down and revert to the formal process.
Negotiated Resolution
Students
The Parties may agree to engage in a negotiated resolution facilitated by the Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator, or other appropriate College official, where parties can negotiate an agreement to resolve the Complaint. The first step in this process will be for the facilitator to meet with each party separately and assess the needs of the party and their desired outcome. Some possible outcomes of a negotiated resolution include:
Negotiated resolutions will generally not be an appropriate resolution mechanism used to address allegations of conduct that could justify suspension or expulsion from the College, which includes egregious intentional and targeted discriminatory or harassing conduct, or any conduct that may also be criminal (e.g. hate crime, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking).
The negotiated resolution shall be documented and kept in a confidential file in the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Equity & Title IX. Failure by the parties to abide by the negotiated resolution may result in appropriate responsive or disciplinary action.
Similar to the RJ process, to promote candor, honesty, and genuine participation, information disclosed during the negotiated resolution will remain confidential. The facilitator will not share information disclosed during the negotiated resolution process, for example, to the Investigator and Decision-makers, should the resolution process break down and revert to the formal process.
The Parties may agree to engage in a negotiated resolution facilitated by the Director of Equity & Title IX, or designee, where parties can negotiate an agreement to resolve the Complaint. The first step in this process will be for the facilitator to meet with each party separately and assess the needs of the party and their desired outcome. Some possible outcomes of a negotiated resolution can include one or some of the following:
Negotiated resolution will generally not be an appropriate resolution mechanism used to address allegations of conduct that could justify suspension or termination from the College, which includes egregious intentional and targeted discriminatory or harassing conduct, or any conduct that may also be criminal (e.g. hate crime, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking).
The negotiated resolution shall be documented and kept in a confidential file in the Provost’s Office and the Office of Equity & Title IX. Failure by the parties to abide by the negotiated resolution may result in appropriate responsive or disciplinary action.
Similar to the RJ process, to promote candor, honesty, and genuine participation, information disclosed during the negotiated resolution will remain confidential. The facilitator will not share information disclosed during negotiated resolution process, for example, to the Investigator and Decision-makers, should the resolution process break down and revert to the formal process
The Parties may agree to engage in a negotiated resolution facilitated by the Director of Equity & Title IX, or designee, where parties can negotiate an agreement to resolve the Complaint. The first step in this process will be for the facilitator to meet with each party separately and assess the needs of the party and their desired outcome. Some possible outcomes of a negotiated resolution can include one or some of the following:
Negotiated resolution will generally not be an appropriate resolution mechanism used to address allegations of conduct that could justify suspension or termination from the College, which includes egregious intentional and targeted discriminatory or harassing conduct, or any conduct that may also be criminal (e.g. hate crime, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking).
The negotiated resolution shall be documented and kept in a confidential file in the Vice President for Human Resources’ Office and the Office of Equity & Title IX. Failure by the parties to abide by the negotiated resolution may result in appropriate responsive or disciplinary action.
Similar to the RJ process, to promote candor, honesty, and genuine participation, information disclosed during the negotiated resolution will remain confidential. The facilitator will not share information disclosed during the negotiated resolution process, for example, to the Investigator and Decision-makers, should the resolution process break down and revert to the formal process.
At any time prior to the completion of a Formal Resolution option (see below), the Responding Party may choose to accept responsibility for one, some, or all of the allegations. The Responding Party shall notify the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX of their choice to accept responsibility, pause the formal resolution, and resolve the matter through an interactive process with the Reporting Party, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students) to determine an appropriate sanction and resolution. The Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX will notify the Reporting Party. The Reporting Party may choose to pause the formal resolution and resolve the matter through an interactive process with the Responding Party, the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students) or choose to continue with the formal resolution process.
If the Responding Party accepts responsibility for one or some of the allegations, the parties may choose whether to resolve all allegations through the interactive process, resolve only the allegation(s) for which the Responding Party accepted responsibility through the interactive process and proceed with the formal resolution process on the remaining allegations, or move forward with the formal resolution process noting in the investigation report for Decision-makers that the Responding Party had accepted responsibility for one or some of the allegations.
The resolution reached through the interactive process shall be documented and kept in a confidential file in the Dean of Students Office(students)/VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty) and the Office of Equity & Title IX. Failure by the parties to abide by the resolution may result in appropriate responsive or disciplinary action. Should the interactive process break down and revert back to the formal process, the Responding Party’s acceptance of responsibility for some or all of the allegations shall be shared with the Investigator and Decision-makers, as the Responding Party’s acceptance of responsibility is relevant and pertinent to the Decision-makers.
Formal Investigation and Resolution
If an adaptable resolution is not chosen by the parties, the Complaint shall proceed under the formal resolution process detailed in Sections V.C. or D. The formal resolution begins with an investigation. The Director of Equity and Title IX shall appoint a trained impartial Investigator or Investigators (“Investigator”) to conduct the investigation. The Investigator(s), at minimum, receive annual training on the issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability.
Formal Investigation
Investigators shall adhere to the following guidelines for investigations:
At any point during the formal resolution process, if it is determined by the Investigator, the Director of Equity & Title IX, or the Decision-makers, that there is no reasonable cause to believe that the EO Policy has been violated, the Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator in consultation with the VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students), shall have authority to terminate the investigation and end formal resolution proceedings. Notification of such dismissal will be provided in writing simultaneously to the Reporting Party and Responding Party. This decision may be appealed by either party pursuant to Section VII below.
If at any point during the formal resolution proceedings, the Reporting Party notifies the Director of Equity & Title IX that they wish to withdraw their Complaint and stop the formal resolution process, the Director of Equity and Title IX and VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students) may choose to terminate the investigation and end formal resolution proceedings on a case-by-case basis. This decision may not be appealed.
Dismissal will not preclude continuation of appropriate supportive or interim measures, or referral to another department to review if appropriate.
Investigation Timeframe
Typically, an investigation will be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the filing of a formal complaint with the Office of Equity and Title IX, or the date upon which the Office of Equity and Title IX decides to pursue an investigation, whichever is first. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to extend that timeframe for good cause. If good cause exists to extend the investigation timeframe beyond 60 days, as determined by the Investigator in consultation with the Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, both parties will be promptly notified.
Advisor Participation in a Formal Investigation
Each party is given written notice that they are required to have a Trained Advisor, the College has designated College Trained Advisors who are trained annually and who can be appointed by the Director of Equity & Title IX or the parties may choose their own advisor, however, the Director of Equity & Title IX may refuse an advisor if its becomes clear they are not trained and/or cannot provide competent advisement during a live hearing, i.e., cross examination.. For longer or more involved discussions, the parties and their advisor should ask for breaks or step out of meetings to allow for private conversation. A party with their advisor may request to meet or speak with the Investigator in advance of any interview for a pre-meeting. This pre-meeting will allow an advisor to clarify any questions they may have, and allows the College an opportunity to clarify the role the advisor is expected to take.
There may be instances in which a party will wish to disclose documentation related to the allegations with their advisor. In such cases, an advisor is expected to maintain the confidentiality of the records disclosed to them. These records may not be disclosed to third parties, disclosed publicly, or used for purposes not explicitly authorized by the College. The College may seek to restrict the role of any advisor who does not respect the sensitive nature of the process or who fails to abide by the College’s confidentiality expectations.
Student Groups
Student groups are responsible for fully cooperating with College officials investigating alleged violations of the EO Policy and for ensuring that their members provide complete, accurate, and truthful information and any potentially relevant documentation in any format. Members of a Responding Party student group are required to provide statements and/or answer questions in connection with any investigation of alleged violations of the EO Policy by the Responding Party student group. Responding Party student groups have the right to choose one current student member to represent it in any investigation or informal or formal resolution process.
Formal Investigation Conclusion
Notification to the parties will be made simultaneously and in writing, and may be delivered by one or more of the following methods: in person; mailed to the local or permanent address of the parties as indicated in official College records; or emailed to the parties’ College-issued email account. Once mailed, emailed and/or received in-person, notice will be presumptively delivered.
Upon receipt of the parties’ statements, if submitted, the Provost shall make their decision in writing within five (5) days of receipt of the statements or deadline for submission and issue, simultaneously, their written decision and sanction determination to the parties. The Provost may extend this deadline as reasonably necessary, if so, and shall provide written notification to the parties.
In Cases of Suspension or Termination of a Tenured Faculty Member
When the Provost determines that the appropriate sanction for a Responding Party tenured faculty member is suspension or termination, the Provost shall consult with the President before issuing the final sanction determination.
In Cases of Suspension or Termination of a Staff Member
When the Vice President for Human Resources determines that the appropriate sanction for a staff member is suspension or termination, the Vice President for Human Resources shall consult with the President before issuing the final sanction determination.
Should a staff member resign after a Report has been filed and/or while a formal investigation is proceeding under the EO Policy, the College will continue to move forward with the appropriate process as defined in these Procedures. If the outcome of the investigation is that a policy violation occurred, the personnel records of the Responding Party will include theoutcome of the investigation. If the outcome of the investigation is that no policy violation occurred, the Responding Party’s personnel record shall reflect the Responding Party’s resignation. If contacted for a reference check, Human Resources will respond in a manner consistent with the law and College policies.
Title IX Formal Investigation and Resolution with Live Hearing; only when utilizing 2020 Title IX Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education has prescribed a specific formal resolution process that schools subject to Title IX must follow for certain sexual harassment allegations that fall within the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment (see EO Policy). The Title IX Coordinator determines whether allegations fall within the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment such that the formal resolution process detailed in this section must be followed. Allegations that do not fall within the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment shall not follow the formal process detailed in this section and will follow the formal process detailed in Section V.C. above. If there are allegations of Title IX Sexual Harassment and non-Title IX discrimination (such as race discrimination) within the same Complaint, the procedure in this section shall be followed.
The process detailed here does not foreclose the parties’ option to choose an adaptable resolution in lieu of this formal process.
Investigation
Live Hearing and Cross-Examination
Two to five days prior to the live hearing, the Hearing Chair may convene separate pre-hearing meeting(s) with the parties and their advisors to discuss the following:
Participants at the live hearing will include the three hearing panelists, the hearing facilitator (the Title IX Coordinator or designee), the Investigator(s) who conducted the investigation, the parties, advisors to the parties, witnesses, and anyone providing authorized accommodations or assistive services.
The Hearing Chair shall begin the live hearing with an explanation of the hearing procedure and introduce the participants. While the Hearing Chair may decide the most appropriate order of participants to call, the Hearing Chair will typically call participants to testify in the following order:
The typical order of questioning shall be made first by the hearing panel, the Reporting Party’s advisor, then the Responding Party’s advisor, though the Hearing Chair may decide on a different order of questioning. If needed or requested, the Hearing Chair may allow a second round of questioning to be conducted.
The Hearing Chair shall make a relevance determination on each question asked by the advisors after the question has been asked and prior to the participant answering. If a question is disallowed, the Hearing Chair will provide a brief explanation on the basis that the question is irrelevant, redundant, or abusive.
The Hearing Chair will allow witnesses who have relevant information to appear at a portion of the hearing in order to respond to specific questions from the hearing panel and the parties’ advisors and the witness will then be excused.
If a party or witness chooses not to submit to cross-examination at the hearing, the hearing panel may not rely on any prior statement made by that party or witness at the hearing (including those contained in the investigation report) in the ultimate determination of responsibility. The hearing panelists may not draw any inference solely from a party’s or witness’s absence from the hearing or refusal to answer cross-examination or other questions. Evidence provided that is something other than a statement by the party or witness during the investigation or at the hearing may be considered.
If conduct of a policy violation other than Title IX sexual harassment are considered at the same hearing, the hearing panelists may consider all evidence it deems relevant whether or not the party or witnesses were subject to cross-examination.
If a party’s advisor refuses to comply with hearing decorum, the Hearing Chair may pause proceedings and require the party to use a different advisor of choice or one provided by the College.
The hearing will be audio or video recorded by the College, whichever is most feasible. No other person is authorized to record the hearing.
Each party shall be allowed, but is not required, to make a closing statement to the hearing panel at the conclusion of all testimony and questioning. All participants will then be dismissed from the live hearing.
Following the close of the live hearing, the hearing panel shall deliberate all relevant evidence including the investigation report, related documentary and/or tangible evidence, and testimony from the live hearing. Within five (5) calendar days following close of the live hearing, barring an extension for good cause, the hearing panel shall make a determination, whether the Responding Party’s conduct occurred as alleged by a preponderance of the evidence, and whether such conduct is a violation of the EO Policy and other College policy(ies), as applicable. If the hearing panel determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the Responding Party’s conduct as alleged did not occur by a preponderance of the evidence or did not constitute a violation of the EO Policy, the hearing panel shall issue their decision in writing to the parties within five (5) calendar days following close of the live hearing.
If the hearing panel determines that the Responding Party violated the EO Policy, the Panel shall also determine recommended sanctions. Prior to the determination of recommended sanctions, the Reporting Party will be given an opportunity to submit a written impact statement, i.e. how the Reporting Party has been impacted and what the Reporting Party believes would be appropriate sanctions and resolution, and the Responding Party will be given an opportunity to submit a written mitigating factors statement and what the Responding Party believes would be appropriate sanctions and resolution. These statements shall be submitted to the hearing panel within the reasonable timeline set by the hearing chair.
Within five (5) calendar days after receipt of the statements or deadline for submission, the hearing panel shall issue a written decision with rationale and recommended sanction(s) determination to the VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students).
The VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students)shall review the hearing panel’s finding and recommended sanction(s) determination, if recommended. The VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students)shall make the final sanction determination in writing within five (5) calendar days of receipt of the hearing panel’s recommendation or deadline for submission and shall issue the written decision and final sanction determination to the parties. The VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students) shall provide to the parties, in writing, the hearing panel’s finding and recommended sanction determination, the VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students)'s final sanction determination, and include an explanation if the VPCL determines that a different sanction(s) is more appropriate. The VPHR(staff)/Provost(faculty)/VPCL(students)may extend this deadline as reasonably necessary and, if so, shall provide written notification to the parties.
If the VPCL determines that the appropriate sanction for a Responding Party student is expulsion or a Responding Party student group is disciplinary termination, the VPCL shall consult with the President of the College before issuing the final sanction determination.
Notification to the parties will be made simultaneously and in writing, and may be delivered by one or more of the following methods: in person; mailed to the local or permanent address of the parties as indicated in official College records; or emailed to the parties’ College-issued email account. Once mailed, emailed and/or received in-person, notice will be presumptively delivered.
The College shall place a temporary disciplinary hold on student transcripts in pending disciplinary cases which shall have the effect of preventing any student who is the subject of a disciplinary proceeding from obtaining or authorizing the release of the student’s transcript, withdrawing from the College, being granted a leave of absence or graduating and receiving a diploma until such time as the disciplinary proceeding is finally concluded. Should a Responding Party decide to leave and not participate in the investigation and/or adjudication process, the process will nonetheless proceed in the Responding Party’s absence and, should the determination be that the EO Policy was violated, the Responding Party will not be permitted to return to the College unless all sanctions have been satisfied.
Should a student employee resign while allegations are pending and/or an investigation is proceeding under the EO Policy, the records of the student employee will reflect that status and/or the outcome of the investigation, as will all Muhlenberg College responses to any future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual. The Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, in consultation with the VPCL and/or the Vice President for Human Resources, will act to promptly and effectively remedy the effects of the conduct upon the Reporting Party and the community.
Should a staff member resign after a Complaint has been filed and/or while a formal investigation is proceeding under the EO Policy, the College will continue to move forward with appropriate process as defined in these Procedures. The personnel records of the Responding Party will reflect the status and/or the outcome of the investigation, as will the Vice President for Human Resources’ responses to any future inquiries regarding employment references for that individual. If the outcome of the investigation is that no policy violation occurred, the Responding Party’s personnel record shall reflect the Responding Party’s resignation and no information about the EO investigation or final determination will be made in response to future inquiries.
Factors considered when determining a sanction/responsive action may include:
Student Appeals: The parties have a right to appeal the conduct and sanction determinations. Information on appeal rights and procedures are provided simultaneously to the parties in writing in the notice of outcome. Sanctions issued are implemented immediately unless the Director of Equity and Title IX and the VPCL stay their implementation in extraordinary circumstances, pending the outcome of the appeal.
All requests for appeal under the EO Policy must be submitted in writing pursuant to the following procedure
Faculty Appeals: The parties have a right to appeal conduct and sanction determinations. Appeal rights are provided to the parties in writing in the notice of outcome. Sanctions issued are implemented immediately unless the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and the Provost stays their implementation in extraordinary circumstances, pending the outcome of the appeal.
An appeal must be submitted in writing pursuant to the following procedure:
Staff Appeals
The parties have a right to appeal conduct and sanction determinations. Appeal rights are provided to the parties in writing in the notice of outcome. Sanctions issued are implemented immediately unless the Director of Institutional Equity, Compliance and Title IX and the Vice President for Human Resources stays their implementation in extraordinary circumstances, pending the outcome of the appeal.
An appeal must be submitted in writing pursuant to the following procedure:
Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety and Police (Campus Safety), along with Plant Operations, oversees and/or regularly inspects, tests, and maintains College premises to ensure compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes and standards.
Each academic semester, Campus Safety conducts one egress drill in each student residential facility and provides educational and training programs in fire safety and prevention techniques for students, faculty and staff. All residence halls meet or exceed local and national fire safety codes and are equipped w/lith modern fire alarm systems including smoke detectors and sprinkler systems.
If a fire occurs in a Muhlenberg College property, community members should immediately notify Campus Safety at (484) 664-3110. Campus Safety will initiate a response and can summon the fire department quickly through established communication systems. If a member of the community finds evidence of a fire that has been extinguished, and the person is not sure whether Campus Safety has already responded, the community member should immediately notify Campus Safety to investigate and document the incident.
The fire alarms alert building occupants of potential hazards, and occupants are required to heed their warning and evacuate buildings immediately upon hearing a fire alarm in a facility. Use the nearest stairwell and/or exit to leave the building immediately. Community members should familiarize themselves with the exits in each building. The Fire Marshall and/or Campus Safety can levy fines and penalties to individuals who fail to evacuate a building promptly – but a more important reason for evacuating is for safety reasons.
When a fire alarm is activated, the elevators in most buildings will stop automatically. Occupants should use the stairs to evacuate the building. If you are caught in the elevator, push the emergency phone button. The emergency phones in elevators on campus ring to the Campus Safety dispatcher.
Fire Safety is of primary importance to Campus Safety and to all members of the campus community. Campus Safety and Police and Plant Operations staff are trained in the use of on campus fire equipment. Fire drills are conducted regularly in all residential facilities. Officers go through the building during a fire drill ensuring that all equipment is working properly and to make sure that the building has been evacuated. The fire extinguishers in each facility are checked on a quarterly basis by an outside company. All residential and academic buildings are equipped with smoke detectors and/or other emergency fire equipment. Fire safety and security procedures are reviewed at the beginning of each academic year. Safety and security awareness programs, including fire safety, are made available to students. In addition, the Allentown Fire Department regularly inspects all campus facilities and non-College owned fraternity houses to assure fire code compliance. The department does quarterly inspections of all Greek facilities as part of the Greek accreditation process. In addition, the department patrols campus facilities during break to identify fire safety issues. All residence hall fire systems are checked every six months by Johnson Controls. Academic buildings are checked yearly by Johnson Controls. Sprinkler systems are checked yearly and are coordinated with Plant Operations. Muhlenberg College has installed, through Plant Operations, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in all of our MI.I.L.E. properties. The CO detectors are maintained and checked for battery life by the Plant Operations staff. This is to be done on a regular basis.
Campus Safety and Police publishes this fire safety report as part of its annual Clery Act Compliance document, via this publication, which contains information with respect to the fire safety practices and standards for Muhlenberg College. This report includes statistics concerning the number of fires, the cause of each fire, the number of injuries and deaths related to a fire, and the value of the property damage caused by a fire. A fire is defined as “any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner.” The statistics compiled are for on-campus student housing facilities and are classified as unintentional fires, intentional fires, and undetermined fires. Unintentional fires are fires further classified by causes that include cooking, smoking material, open flames, electrical, heating equipment, hazardous products, machinery/industrial, natural, and other. Each fire statistic includes the number of deaths or injuries resulting in treatment at a medical facility as related to the fire, along with the value of property damage related to the fire.
The compliance document is available for review 24-hours a day on the Campus Safety website at:
http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport.
All on-campus residence halls are equipped with fire alarm and sprinkler systems which meet and in many cases exceed state and local building and fire safety codes. The fire alarm systems in all on-campus residence facilities consist of horns, bells, and/or strobe lights alerting residents to an alarm and are also remotely monitored at the Campus Safety Communication Center via computer- enhanced campus-wide alarm monitoring system. A majority of campus buildings are equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm systems that are constantly monitored by the Campus Safety dispatcher. On-campus residence halls are also equipped with a suppression and sprinkler system, a reportable addressable fire system, heat sensors and CO detection. All hallways have fire-rated smoke/fire doors designed to impede the spread of smoke and fire. All Muhlenberg Independent Living Experience (MILE) homes all have addressable reportable fire systems, smoke and heat detectors and CO detection.
Regular and frequent inspections are conducted by Campus Safety, Housing & Residence Life and Plant Operations staff who report fire hazards in residence halls to facilitate prompt resolution. Upon receipt of a fire alarm, an officer is immediately dispatched to the alarm location to determine the cause of the alarm and necessary response to the alarm. Muhlenberg College has a variety of on-campus housing configurations, including traditional dormitory style buildings, former apartment buildings acquired and renovated by the College, residential housing units, and newly-constructed apartment style and suite style facilities. Each facility is equipped with the fire and life safety systems required by the building codes. More extensive fire sprinkler systems than required by building codes have been installed in older facilities. Fire safety equipment is reviewed regularly to identify locations where enhancements such as additional upgrading fire panels, sprinkler, smoke, and carbon monoxide detection systems beyond those required by building codes are appropriate and plans for such enhancements are integrated into the college’s annual facilities maintenance project plan. Refer to the Fire Safety Amenities chart in this publication for information about fire detection, notification, and suppression systems in each residential facility.
HRL performs Residence Hall Health and Safety Inspections seven times a year, four times in the fall and three times in the spring. Inspections are conducted prior to the start of the fall semester and upon closing before each scheduled academic break. With the exception of the first inspection prior to the fall semester, all inspections are announced to the residents prior to the break. The inspections are primarily designed to find and eliminate safety violations. Students are required to read and comply with the Housing Contract and the Student Information and Resource Guide:
Student Policy and Resource Guide
Which include all rules and regulations for residential buildings. The inspections include, but are not limited to, a visual examination of electrical cords, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and other life safety systems. Campus Safety participates in quarterly inspections of all fraternity/sorority facilities as part of the fraternity/sorority accreditation process in conjunction with HRL and Plant Operations.
In addition, each room will be examined for the presence of prohibited items (e.g., sources of open flames, such as candles; non-surge protected extension cords; halogen lamps; portable cooking appliances in non-kitchen areas; etc.) or prohibited activity (e.g., smoking in the room; tampering with life safety equipment; possession of pets; etc.). This inspection will also include a general assessment of food and waste storage and cleanliness of the room. Prohibited items will be brought to the attention of Campus Safety to be disabled, confiscated, or discarded. In some instances, confiscated or discarded items are not returned and are removed without reimbursement. Confiscated items may be returned to the owner for removal from campus residence at the discretion of Campus Safety or other campus officials.
Buildings are equipped with a variety of features that are designed to detect, stop and/or suppress the spread of a fire.
A daily fire log is available for review 24-hours a day at Campus Safety in Prosser Hall, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The information in the fire log typically includes information about fires that occur in residential buildings..
Students are expected to be alert at all times to the hazards and dangers of fire in their area and to exercise all proper precautions to prevent fire, notify proper authorities of any potential fire and safety hazards, and promptly report a fire. Students are expected to help prevent false alarms and should report any tampering with the alarm system to Campus Safety and Police.
Flammable substances and solids, such as gasoline, paint, benzine, naphtha, cleaning fluids, explosives, charcoal lighter fluid, chemicals and fireworks may not be used or stored in the residence halls. Lighted candles, incense, kerosene lamps and/or heaters, halogen lamps, multi-bulb lamps, homemade TV and radio antennas and student installed electric heaters may not be used in the residence halls.
Only appliances approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are permitted within the residential facilities. ALL COOKING MUST BE CONFINED TO DESIGNATED COOKING AREAS. Use of electrical appliances such as hot plates, heating coils, coffee pots, popcorn poppers, electric frying pans, toaster ovens, irons, and electric heaters are prohibited in student rooms and common lounges without kitchens. All appliances must be UL approved with UL approved cords. Low wattage electrical equipment and attached cords must also be UL approved. The College reserves the right to determine the danger of electrical appliances and remove them. If the College determines a cooking item is being used in areas other than designated cooking areas the item may be confiscated. Residents are reminded to use extension cords only if they bear the UL label, never to run cords under rugs or across doorways, and to use cords appropriately designed for the electrical load. Any additional lighting (i.e. Christmas lights) must be UL approved with proper installation and approved by Plant Operations, Campus Safety and Police and/or Housing & Residence Life. No lights may be strung from any pipes or fire/safety equipment.
Storage or placement of any items (including trash, bicycles, boxes, furniture, etc.) in public areas such as corridors, stairwells, or balconies is prohibited. Items placed or stored in public areas will be removed by the College with a charge for their release. Items may not be left outside residence buildings at any time (i.e. trash cans).
All decorations used in corridors or public areas shall be flameproof or fire resistant materials. The College reserves the right to remove any and all decorations that do not comply. Spray painting or use of flammable paint products in residence halls is prohibited.
Hanging of cloth material along walls is discouraged for safety reasons. No material or paper may be draped or affixed overhead or from ceiling pipes.
Section and fire doors are to remain closed at all times. Residents of the section will be held responsible when the doors are blocked or propped open. A door will be considered propped if there is any physical obstruction (such as tape, stones, cardboard, trash cans, etc.) which prevents it from closing or locking.
No storage of any type of gas powered vehicles inside residence halls or enclosed areas.
Use of charcoal or propane grills is permitted, however the grill must be at least 15 feet from any structure. Use of open flame (i.e;.non propane fire pits) is prohibited within the city of Allentown without obtaining proper permits. The use of fireworks requires permission from the Director of Campus Safety and a permit from the City of Allentown.
Muhlenberg College is a smoke, tobacco, and nicotine free campus. The smoking or use of tobacco and nicotine product (including but not limited to the use of e-cigarettes, juuls or other vaping devices) is prohibited (a) on and in all College property including College owned or leased residence halls, MILE Houses, academic buildings, administrative and other buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas and recreational areas; (b) at all lectures, conferences, meetings and social, athletic and cultural events held at the College; (c) in personal vehicles on College property; and (d) in all College owned or leased vehicles. All tobacco and nicotine products must be extinguished and properly disposed of prior to entering any College property
Any violation of the above fire prevention regulations may be subject to disciplinary action and/or fines.
All members of the campus community should refer to the Fire Safety Rules and Regulations, which is available on the Dean of Students website at: Fire Safety Rules and Regulations
Campus Safety provides training for all new Employees upon employment and Residence Assistants during the annual RA training prior to the beginning of the academic year. This training specifically addresses the College Emergency Egress and Evacuation Plan and includes instructions that all residents and staff are to evacuate immediately upon activation of any fire alarm. In turn, Resident Assistants then address the Emergency Egress and Evacuation Plan with the student residents and instruct them to evacuate immediately upon activation of any fire alarm. Students are instructed to immediately exit the building in an orderly manner upon activation of the fire alarm system by using the nearest available stairwell that can be accessed safely.
Campus Safety regularly reviews evacuation plans for all on-campus residence halls and post updated evacuation plans for each on-campus residence hall on the inside of the residence hall room doors annually.
Fire egress drills are scheduled at least once each semester and include guidance from Campus Safety staff and Housing & Residence Life staff so evacuating residents know where to safely assemble once outside the building.
In some instances, the occupants of a campus building may be instructed to a gathering location for each building. The gathering locations are as follows:
Mile House evacuation and relocation sites will be determined at the time of the emergency.
The receipt of fire alarms by the college's automatic alarm system or by persons who report the presence of smoke; results in an immediate response by Campus Safety staff to investigate the cause of the alarm. An incident report is generated for all activations of the fire alarm not associated with the fire egress drills and a detailed record of the fire is maintained. A record of all reports is also included in the public log of crimes and other incidents maintained by Campus Safety, which is available for public viewing during normal business hours.
Fires on Campus
If any member of the Muhlenberg College community finds evidence of a fire that has been extinguished, and the person is not sure whether Campus Safety has already responded, the community member should immediately notify Campus Safety to investigate and document the incident. Such reports also result in an investigation and an entry being made in the public log.
The College is currently in a 3-year plan to upgrade fire panels with network cards to allow for enhanced communication; beginning in 2024
The following pages include statistical information for the following categories:
| Fire Safety Systems in place within On-Campus Residential Facilities as of 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Facility | Fire Alarm Monitoring Done On-Site Muhlenberg OCS | Full Sprinkler System | Smoke Detection | Evacuation Plans & Placards | Fire Extinguisher Devices | # of Fire Drills Each Calendar Year |
|
MILE 2442 Tilghman St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2201 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Village 1- 2259 Turner St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Village 2- 2263 Turner St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Village 3- 2255 Turner St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Village 4- 2267 Turner St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Village 5- 2251 Turner St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Benfer Hall- 2400 Chew St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Robertson Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
South Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Taylor Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
East Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Martin Luther Hall (No longer a Student Residential Facility as of 7/2023) |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Prosser Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Walz Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Brown Hall |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Phi Mu- 330 N 22nd St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Delta Zeta- 320 N 22nd St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
Phi Sigma Sigma- 2223 Chew St |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 318 Albright St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 414 Albright St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 428 Albright St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 432 Albright St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2135 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2137 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2141 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2143 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2145 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2147 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2206 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2208 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2214 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2216 Chew St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2235 Gordon St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2245 Gordon St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 415 Leh St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 417 Leh St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 419 Leh St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2216 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2218 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2241 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2243 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2245 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2317 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2333 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2411 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 2251 Liberty St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 319 N 22nd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 321 N 22nd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 323 N 22nd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 423 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 427 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 435 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 437 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 439 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 407 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
|
MILE 409 N 23rd St |
x |
|
x |
x |
x |
2 |
| Statistics and Related Information Regarding Fires in On- Campus Residential Facilities-2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Facility | Total # of Fires in Each Building | Fire Number | Cause of Fire | # of Injuries that Required Treatment | # of Deaths Related to Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire |
|
MILE 2442 Tilghman St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2201 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 1- 2259 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 2- 2263 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 3- 2255 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 4- 2267 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 5- 2251 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Benfer Hall- 2400 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Robertson Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
South Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Taylor Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
East Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Prosser Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Walz Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Brown Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Martin Luther Hall (No longer a Student Residential Facility as of 7/2023) |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Mu- 330 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Delta Zeta- 320 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Sigma Sigma- 2223 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 318 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 414 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 428 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 432 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2135 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2137 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2141 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2143 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2145 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2147 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2206 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2208 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2214 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2235 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 415 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 417 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 419 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2218 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2241 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2243 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2317 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2333 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2411 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2251 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 319 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 321 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 323 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 423 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 427 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 435 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 437 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 439 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 407 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 409 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| Statistics and Related Information Regarding Fires in On- Campus Residential Facilities-2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Facility | Total # of Fires in Each Building | Fire Number | Cause of Fire | # of Injuries that Required Treatment | # of Deaths Related to Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire |
|
MILE 2442 Tilghman St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2201 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 1- 2259 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 2- 2263 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 3- 2255 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 4- 2267 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 5- 2251 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Benfer Hall- 2400 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Robertson Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
South Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Taylor Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
East Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Prosser Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Walz Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Brown Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Martin Luther Hall (No longer a Student Residential Facility as of 7/2023) |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Mu- 330 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Delta Zeta- 320 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Sigma Sigma- 2223 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 318 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 414 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 428 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 432 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2135 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2137 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2141 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2143 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2145 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2147 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2206 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2208 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2214 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2235 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 415 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 417 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 419 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2218 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2241 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2243 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2317 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2333 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2411 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2251 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 319 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 321 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 323 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 423 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 427 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 435 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 437 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 439 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 407 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 409 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| Statistics and Related Information Regarding Fires in On- Campus Residential Facilities-2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Facility | Total # of Fires in Each Building | Fire Number | Cause of Fire | # of Injuries that Required Treatment | # of Deaths Related to Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire |
|
MILE 2442 Tilghman St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2201 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 1- 2259 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 2- 2263 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 3- 2255 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 4- 2267 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Village 5- 2251 Turner St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Benfer Hall- 2400 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Robertson Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
South Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Taylor Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
East Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Prosser Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Walz Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Brown Hall |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Martin Luther Hall (No longer a Student Residential Facility as of 7/2023) |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Mu- 330 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Delta Zeta- 320 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
Phi Sigma Sigma- 2223 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 318 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 414 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 428 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 432 Albright St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2135 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2137 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2141 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2143 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2145 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2147 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2206 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2208 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2214 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Chew St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2235 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Gordon St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 415 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 417 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 419 Leh St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2216 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2218 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2241 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2243 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2245 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2317 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2333 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2411 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 2251 Liberty St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 319 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 321 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 323 N 22nd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 423 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 427 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 435 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 437 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 439 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 407 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
|
MILE 409 N 23rd St |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
0 |
N/A |