Campus Security report

Columbus College of Art & Design makes this information available to all students, employees, and applicants for enrollment or employment as required by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

1.  CCAD places a high priority on safety and seeks to provide a safe campus environment. Over the years, CCAD has not experienced a significant number of serious crimes, but no campus is isolated or immune from crime. Therefore, the college has developed policies and procedures designed to enhance campus security for students, employees, and guests.

A significant part of every campus security program is prevention, including cooperative and precautionary measures by employees and students themselves. Accordingly, CCAD sponsors ongoing programs and information on security-related issues, and provides informational booklets and pamphlets on safety topics. Students and employees should periodically inspect their surroundings, become familiar with all safety and health procedures, and are encouraged to identify and report unsafe conditions to the senior vice president and/or the director of safety and security.

2. CCAD’s Annual Campus Security Act Report is prepared by the director of safety and security. It is the result of the effort of many people on campus including the provost, senior vice president, dean of students, residence life coordinator, and the Columbus Police Department (CPD). Each year the offices and individuals listed above submit their data for inclusion in the annual crime statistics. By law, data from pastoral and professional counselors are exempt from any mandatory reporting requirement and are not included in this report. No formal police report is required for a crime to be included in the statistics. Crime statistics are double-checked by CCAD staff. Every effort is taken to ensure that all persons required to report in fact do so, and that our statistics are as accurate as possible. Additionally, the information included in our annual report is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and readability.

3. CCAD employs a director of campus safety and security who is responsible for all aspects of campus security and coordinates safety issues within the CCAD community. The CCAD Security Office is normally open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. At all other times, at least one security officer is on campus and may be reached by calling 222.6165.

The CCAD campus security force is comprised of full-time security officers. Campus security officers are not commissioned police officers and neither carry weapons nor have the power to arrest. They are, however, trained and available to assist in maintaining a safe and orderly campus environment. Security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They regularly patrol buildings, lots, and grounds to ensure a safe environment exists. Observations regarding security and safety are reported by the officers to the director of safety and security for resolution.

CCAD frequently augments the campus security force with off-duty Columbus police officers. CPD officers maintain the authority and arrest powers granted them by the city of Columbus while on campus. Further, CCAD maintains a close relationship with the community affairs officer from the 16th Precinct including monitoring and obtaining information related to crimes occurring in areas on and adjacent to campus.

4. CCAD encourages community members to report crimes or suspicious activity promptly and accurately. Criminal actions or suspicious activity may be reported, and requests for assistance made, to any security officer directly or by calling 222.6165 at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergencies may be reported at any time to the CPD by calling 911. Additionally, CCAD has installed 11 Emergency Call Stations, identified by a blue light, throughout campus. The caller can elect to either call campus security or 911—through the choice of push buttons on the call box—to report a crime or suspicious activity.

Reports should contain sufficient information to provide reasonable grounds for campus security to pursue an investigation or to refer the matter to local authorities for investigation and prosecution. CCAD will investigate reports of criminal activity and will refer reports of crimes including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft as required by law for prosecution or investigation by the CPD.

5. Academic and other campus facilities are open to students, employees, and guests during normal business hours. As an independent institution, CCAD’s campus is private property, and persons who do not have legitimate business on campus may be removed or arrested as trespassers. There is no formal policy requiring identification and admission of visitors on campus generally, although specific policies govern access to buildings that remain open after 10 p.m. and restricted access to residence halls at all times. Security is an important factor in college decisions regarding facilities, landscaping, and lighting. Refer to this handbook for specific security and access policies for residence halls.

6. In compliance with federal law, CCAD compiles and reports certain crime and arrest statistics on an annual basis. It is the policy of the college to make timely reports to the campus community on any incident of criminal activity considered to be a threat to other students and employees. Security incidents will be communicated to students electronically via CCAD e-mail, postings on the student Web site, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout campus. Communications to faculty and staff are made via the CCAD Family e-mail notification process.

7. During the period January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2004, the following on-campus, on-campus in residence hall, and public property criminal offenses were reported to campus security or local police agencies:

8. The following criminal offenses that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or ethnicity and can be classified as Hate Crimes as prescribed by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534) occurred on-campus and on-campus in Residence Halls during the period January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2004 and reported to Campus Security or local police agencies:

9. During the period January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2004, the following arrests and disciplinary actions/judicial referrals occurred:

10. CCAD does not recognize off-campus student organizations and therefore has no policy for monitoring the activity of such organizations off campus. CCAD does not have any noncampus buildings or property.

11. Possession of firearms, explosives, firecrackers, knives, or weapons of any kind, including BB guns, paintball guns, martial arts weapons, antiques or other dangerous ordnance on CCAD property is strictly prohibited. Possession of this material may be subject to college disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal from CCAD, and referral to authorities for prosecution.

12. Crime prevention programs will be offered on campus each academic term. Programs facilitated by campus security and the director of student affairs are available to all students, faculty, and staff. Presentation schedules are communicated to students electronically via CCAD e-mail, postings on the CCAD student Web site, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout campus. Communications to faculty and staff will be made via the CCAD Family e-mail notification process.

13. Sexual assault includes any physical sexual act directed against another person forcibly, against the victim’s will, when the victim is incapable of giving consent, e.g. when the victim is intoxicated, or when the act constitutes statutory rape. Sexual assault is unacceptable regardless of the prior or current relationship of the perpetrator and the victim, and includes date or acquaintance rape.

Survivors and other students are strongly encouraged to promptly report any alleged sexual assault to a member of the residence staff, the dean of students (222.4015), campus security (222.6165), and/or the CPD at 911. A report should be made as soon as possible after the incident. Medical personnel who receive such reports attempt to help comfort the survivor and obtain preliminary details so they can ascertain the best way to assist. Emergency health care will be summoned if needed or requested. In all cases, the survivor will be urged to seek medical care and preserve evidence by not bathing and not throwing away clothing. There are rape crisis centers located at Grant Medical Center, Riverside Hospital, and Ohio State Medical Center emergency rooms, which are specifically equipped to treat sexual assault survivors. If transportation to any of these facilities is requested, college personnel will assist in providing it. Attending college personnel will also notify the CPD and urge the survivor to file a report and/or charges. The decision whether to file, however, ultimately rests with the survivor.

Perpetrators of sexual assault will be subject to college disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal from CCAD, and referral to authorities for prosecution. Campus disciplinary proceedings may occur before, during, or after pending criminal or civil proceedings for sexual assault charges. When a complaint of sexual assault is filed, normal administrative or disciplinary committee meeting will be followed as outlined on in the student hand book. To the extent required and permitted by law, the complainant and the accused will be given notice of the outcome of the campus disciplinary hearing on the complaint. CCAD will assist in changing academic and living arrangements as appropriate.

CCAD presents ongoing programs primarily through the Student Affairs Office to inform students about how they can prevent being perpetrators or victims of sexual assault. Such programs, scheduled periodically in the academic year, involve presentations about the significant role alcohol and other drugs can have in fostering sexual assault, ways to promote positive interpersonal relationships and eliminate abusive ones, and enhancing personal safety and health. Schedules are communicated to students electronically via CCAD e-mail, postings on the CCAD Student Web site, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout the campus. Communications to faculty and staff will be made via the CCAD Family e-mail notification process.

14. CCAD prohibits the unlawful use, possession, distribution, or sale of drugs and alcohol by students and employees on the premises or as any part of the college’s activities. The use of alcoholic beverages is permitted at select campus locations by persons of legal age when authorized at college events and in accordance with local and state laws and with proper permits. Alcoholic beverages or containers, whether full or empty, are not permitted in the residence hall complex, residents’ rooms, or academic facilities.

15. Drug and alcohol abuse education programs are available through the Student Affairs Office at 222.4015. For information on additional off-campus programs, students and employees may contact FIRSTLINK, a local referral agency, at 221.2255.

16. Up-to-date information about known sexual offenders living in Franklin County, including the vicinity of the CCAD campus, can be obtained by visiting the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Web site and clicking on the Sexual Offender Database link.

Updated August 2004.