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Polityand Public Safety – WilliamsonHigherof the TradesTowersCraftsmen, Instilling Character Canvas PortalResourcesWebmailLibrary CatalogOnline PaymentsEmployment OpportunitiesGeorge F. Heckler 4W2 ArchivesCollege StoreCalendarContact/Map AboutAbout WilliamsonBoard & AdministrationPresident Michael J. 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Our primary snooping is to nurture and sustain a unscratched environment for you to learn, live and work. Williamson’s campus is monitored by security officers, and a myriad of other electronic devices and means. For Emergencies:Undeniability911 first, then notify Security at (610) 566-4881 For non-urgent matters: Contact To help alimony our campus a unscratched and secure place, we work closely with local law enforcement and first responders. Any criminal incident is reported to state and local police. All such reports are fully investigated in cooperation with police authorities. Security personnel neither siphon weapons nor have trespassing powers, but work with the police in the event that an trespassing is warranted. You can help us alimony Williamson a unscratched environment by: Becoming familiar with theHigherCommunity Reading the Student Handbook and the Emergency Action Guide found throughout each facility on campus Taking towardly precautions to minimize potential risks Back to topTowersAccessAll essential wonk and legalistic buildings are unshut 6:00 am – 10:00 pm, while the higher is in session. Dormitories are wieldy through electronic key vellum for students prescribed to specific dormitories and key legalistic staff members. If wangle to a facility is required without hours, please contact the residency staff or security at (610) 566-4881. Back to topTreasonStatistics – Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusTreasonStatistics Act (The Clery Act) requires colleges and universities to provide students and employees with information on its security policies and procedures and specific statistics for unrepealable criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals. The Cleary Act moreover requires that this information and statistics be made misogynist to prospective students and employees upon request. It is important to note that the treason classifications for which colleges and universities must provide statistics differ under state and federal law. The treason statistics reported under the Jeanne Clery Act include the following: Criminal Homicide: Murder, Non-negligent manslaughter SexualThumping(Sex Offenses): Rape, Fondling, Incest, Statutory Rape Robbery AggravatedThumpingBurglary, to include Forcible Entry, Unlawful Entry – No Force, Attempted Forcible Entry Motor Vehicle Theft Arson   HATE CRIMES   The law requires the release of statistics by category of prejudice regarding the occurrence of hate crimes both in the treason classifications listed above, and for crimes involving bodily injury to any person in which the victim is selected considering of the very or perceived race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, or powerlessness of the victim. In August of 2008, The Higher Education Opportunity Act modified the whilom hate crimes to include the pursuit spare crimes under the hate treason category: Larceny Theft: The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding yonder of property from the possession, or constructive possession, of another. Threats: Intimidation (includes stalking) To unlawfully place flipside person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to very physical wade Vandalism: To willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, deface, or otherwise injure real or personal property without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or tenancy of it Simple Assault: An unlawful physical wade by one person upon flipside where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggrieved bodily injury involving unveiled wrenched bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness The law requires statistics for an expanded zone vastitude the campus and it requires these statistics to be shown in specific geographic categories. (Note that incidents shown in the On-Campus Residential category are moreover included in the statistics shown in the Campus* category.) The pursuit statistics are provided in compliance with the specific time periods, treason classifications, geographic categories and trespassing data mandated by federal law. 2018 Clery Act Data (PDF)   MISSING STUDENT NOTIFICATION The Clery Act requires colleges and universities with housing residencies to provide students with notification procedures if a student has been missing for 24 hours while theHigheris in session. Students should report a student missing for 24 hours to the Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, or Dormitory Manager. Upon notification, theHigherwill proceed to: Contact an individual, designated by the student in their Student General Information Form. Information designated by the student within the form is governed by the College’s Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This information will be registered confidentially and will only be wieldy to authorized campus officials, and local law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing person investigation. Register a missing person report with local law enforcement within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing.   CLERY ACT TERMINOLOGY:   Campus – Any towers or property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education within the same reasonably first-hand geographic zone of the institution in uncontrived support of, or in a manner related to the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls or any property that is within or reasonably first-hand to the institution and owned by the institution but controlled by flipside person, is commonly used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as supplies or other retail vendor). Non-campusTowersor Property – Any towers or property owned or controlled by a student organization recognized by theHigherand any towers or property (other than a workshop campus) owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that is used in uncontrived support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purpose, is commonly used by students, and is not within the same reasonably continuous geographic zone of the institution. WilliamsonHigherof the Trades does not have any Non-Campus Buildings or Property as defined. Public Property – All public property that is within the campus or immediately proximal to and weighable from the campus, such as a sidewalk, a street, other thoroughfare, or parking facility. Back to top PennsylvaniaHigher& University Information ActTreasonRatesThe PennsylvaniaHigherand University Security Information Act requires the release of treason statistics and rates to students and employees. The rate is based on the very number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students and employees which is calculated equal to the pursuit state mandated formula: Number of students plus the number of FTE employees (which is the sum of full-time employees plus one half the number of part-time employees). The rate is obtained by dividing this icon into 100,000 and multiplying the quotient by the individual statistics to produce the treason rate per 100,000 persons in each category. Note: “All Other Offenses” listed in the report include harassment, harassment by communication, threats, unlawful restraint, loitering, prowling and trespass. 2018 PAHigher& University Information ActTreasonRate (PDF) Back to top DailyTreasonand Fire LogThe office of the Dean of Students maintains a combined DailyTreasonand Fire Log of all incidents reported. This includes all crimes, fire-related incidents and other serious incidents that occur on campus. Back to top Fire StatisticsResidence Hall Fire Statistics for Calendar Years 2014 to 2017. The office of the Dean of Students maintains a fire log misogynist upon request.” Residence Hall Fire Cause Injuries/Death Cost Drills Byers II 0 – 0 0 6 Byers III 0 – 0 0 6 C Cottage 0 – 0 0 6 Derrickson 0 – 0 0 6 Eyre (Renovation) 0 – 0 0 6 George 0 – 0 0 6 Jenks 0 – 0 0 6 Longstreth 0 – 0 0 6 Smith 0 – 0 0 6 Stell 0 – 0 0 6 Townsend 0 – 0 0 6 Watson 0 – 0 0 6 Back to top Emergency Action PlanTo ensure that the campus is prepared for all types of emergencies, the office of the Vice President for Plans & Operations has created a comprehensive plan. The higher Emergency Action Guide, wieldy throughout the campus, outlines the various policies and procedures the higher will follow in specimen of an emergency. Timely Warnings The office of the Vice President for Plans & Operations, or the Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff in his absence, is responsible for sending out a warning notice in response to a potential threat to the campus community. The notice will be in the form of an email, OneUndeniabilityalert, or through the campus watchtower notification system. Fire Safety As a member of the Williamson community, you will need to take precautions at all times to prevent a tragedy due to fire and smoke. Whenever a fire watchtower sounds, whether it’s in a residence hall ramified or an wonk building, evacuate immediately. All residents should know the exit routes from their rooms.   PLEASE BE FAMILIAR WITH THE FOLLOWING COLLEGE FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES:   Know at least two ways out of the towers from your room Sound the towers fire watchtower if you discover fire or smell smoke Leave immediately. Close all doors overdue you. Proceed to the primary fire exit nearest to your location. Upon leaving the building, do not reenter until you are told you can do so by higher legalistic personnel. Do not use the elevator If it is hot or smoke is seeping in, do not unshut the door. If you wilt trapped and cannot reach the fire exit alimony the door sealed and seal off any cracks. If you have a telephone in your room use it to undeniability 911 and requite the name and location of the building, the floor you are on and the room number. If you do not have a phone, go to the window and signal for help. Do Not Jump. The Fire Department will be in the towers within minutes to squire you. If the door feels cool, unshut it cautiously. Be prepared to slam it shut if the hall is full of smoke or if you finger heat or pressure versus the door. If the hall is clear, proceed to the nearest fire exit and move yonder from the building. If unprotected in smoke or heat, stay low where the air is better, take short breaths, (through your nose) until you reach the fire exit. Know the numbers of doors from your room to the fire exit. This will prevent you from passing the fire exit. Comply with any directions from the fire department and maintain a well-spoken zone to indulge them to well-constructed their work Be sure fire exit doors and hallway doors are kept sealed at all times. These doors prevent the spread of noxious smoke and heat should a fire occur. Regulations established by the University and Pennsylvania State law will be strictly enforced. Fire drills, usually unannounced, are conducted periodically.   THE FOLLOWING ARE SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF WILLIAMSON POLICY AND ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION:   Failing to evacuate a residence hall during an watchtower or reentering without permission Tampering with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers or other safety equipment Pulling a fire watchtower or vitalizing a smoke detector with no vestige of fire Starting a fire or causing an explosion in or virtually the residence hall ramified Interfering with authorities as they respond to a fire or other type of emergency Smoking anywhere on campus. Williamson is a tobacco-free higher Possession or use of the pursuit items in residence hall rooms are prohibited, and will result in usurpation and disciplinary action: High wattage appliances, particularly those with unshut or sealed hearing elements (i.e. toasters, grills, microwaves, coffee makers, etc.), halogen lamps, fireworks or chemicals that are explosive or flammable in nature, candles or incense, extension cords or power strips not regulated by a spin breaking device Leaving cooking items unattended in kitchen while in use Back to top Sexual Misconduct Policy – Title IXWilliamsonHigherof the Trades is single-minded to providing an educational and employment environment conducive to its mission and one that is self-ruling from sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual discrimination. We are defended to ensuring a unscratched campus climate for our students, residents, and employees. Through a comprehensive compliance, investigative, and verdict program, we promote fundamental rights, individual, and institutional integrity in structuring with our institutional mission, cadre values, and Title IX legislation. Any member of the polity who is a victim of sexual violence is encouraged to seek support and assistance and to report the incident. When a victim of a sex offense contacts theHigherCounselor or Title IX Coordinator, the individual will be well-considered of health, legal and other support services misogynist and will be assisted in accessing these services. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling office at (610) 566-1776 ext. 255 in order to report an incident confidentially. Williamson’s Title IX Policy (PDF) outlines the College’s procedures, services, and sanctions in regard to sexual violence. Williamson’s Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Todd Zachary, who can be reached at (610) 566-1776 ext. 252. Back to top Whistleblower PolicyWilliamson’s Whistleblower Policy is misogynist under the Consumer Information page. Back to top About WilliamsonBoard & AdministrationPolityand Public Safety Consumer Information President Michael J. Rounds Strategic Plan 2016-21 Recent News ross.admin 2018-11-20T16:16:21+00:00 Happy Thanksgiving from Williamson!In this season of gratitude, Williamson is expressly thankful for [...] Carl Vairo 2018-11-19T14:29:27+00:00 Record Number of Companies Attend Career FairThe fall Career Fair in the Restall Sports Center set [...] Carl Vairo 2018-11-15T13:39:54+00:00 Rowan Family Honored in 2nd Annual Henry Rowan DaySpeaking of his grandfather, Henry Rowan, Manning “Jamey” Smith IV, [...] TrademarksE-NewsletterIf you'd like to be kept updated with news, events, and special communications involving the college, please click to sign up! Copyright 2018 – WilliamsonHigherof the Trades FacebookTwitterYouTubeSoundcloudInstagram