Hearing Procedures
Hearings shall be conducted by a Judicial Body according to the following guidelines:

a) Hearings shall be conducted in private.

b) Admission of any person to the hearing shall be at the discretion of the Judicial Officer and/or Chairperson.

c) In hearings involving more than one accused student, the chairperson of the Judicial Body, in her/his discretion, may permit the hearings concerning each student to be conducted separately.

d) The complainant and the accused have the right to be assisted at the hearing by any advisor they choose, except that the advisor may not be an attorney. The accused is responsible for presenting her/his own case and, therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing before a Judicial Body.

e) The complainant, the accused and the Judicial Body shall have the privilege of summoning and presenting witnesses, subject to the right of questioning by the Judicial Body. The Judicial Body has the discretion to assess whether witnesses are presenting information about relevant matters within their personal knowledge.

f) Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be accepted as evidence for consideration by a Judicial Body at the discretion of the chairperson. Assumptions, speculations, or references to prior, unreported incidents will not normally be permitted.

g) All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the chairperson of the Judicial Body.

h) After the hearing, the Judicial Body shall determine (by majority vote if the judicial body consists of more than one person) whether the student has violated each section of the Student Code which the student is charged with violating.

i) The Judicial Body's decision shall be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the accused student violated the Student Code of Conduct (preponderance of evidence). Technical rules of evidence and other "due process" rights associated with courts are not applicable to the College judicial process.

j) All charges of misconduct shall be presented to the accused student in written form. Generally, a time shall be set for a hearing between two and fifteen business days after the student has been notified. Maximum time limits for the scheduling of hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Judicial Body.

k) There shall be a single written record of all hearings before a Judicial Body, for use by the complainant. The record shall cite the violation(s), the decision (responsible or not responsible), a brief statement of the facts upon which the finding is based, and the rationale for the disciplinary sanction(s). There shall be no audio/visual recordings of hearings.

l) Failure to obey the summons of a Judicial Body or failure to attend one's own hearing does not preclude the case from still being heard and a decision being rendered.

m) Decisions made by a Judicial Body shall be final and in effect, pending the normal appeal process. Following a hearing, the Judicial Body shall advise the accused in writing of the decision of the hearing and of the sanction(s) imposed, if any.

n) The College reserves the right to resolve a case and sanction a student, including suspension or dismissal, without a hearing where such action is deemed necessary or appropriate by the Assistant Dean of Students.

Appeals
A decision reached by a Judicial Body may be appealed by the accused student(s) or the complainant(s). A request for an appeal must be submitted in writing to the Director of Residence Life (or her/his designee) within five (5) business days of the decision. Reasonable efforts will be made to deliver the decision to the accused student(s) and the complainant(s) promptly following the decision, however the five business day deadline for appeal runs from the date of the decision, not receipt of the decision in writing.

The written request for an appeal must be based upon one or more of the following reasons:
a) Violation of College judicial procedures.
b) New evidence not reasonably available at the time of the hearing.
c) Improper or excessive sanction(s).
d) Decision not supported by a preponderance of evidence.

Upon receipt of the appeal, the Director of Residence Life and/or an Appellate Body, will do one of the following:
a) Accept to hear the case at their discretion.
b) Refuse to hear the case for lack of sufficient reason for appeal.
c) Request another hearing.
d) Investigate and amend the decision and/or sanction.

In appeals involving claims of improper or excessive sanctions, decisions following appeal cannot result in more severe sanctions for the accused student.
When an appeal is denied, or at the end of the appeal process, the case will be considered closed, unless otherwise determined by the Director of Residence Life.

Statement of Student Privileges
All members of the Dean community have certain privileges, subject to loss or forfeiture as a result of violating College policies or regulations. These privileges include:

CAMPUS POLICIES

ALCOHOL

Dean is dedicated to creating an atmosphere conducive to the well-being of its members. This responsibility goes beyond the classroom activities to include the cultural, social, and recreational pursuits of its members. The alcohol policy is designed to create appropriate and healthy attitudes and behaviors regarding the use of alcohol in general, even though the use of alcohol is prohibited on the Dean campus, with limited exceptions. The policy also complies with state law regarding the purchase, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages. For this reason, the use, possession, and/or distribution of alcohol and other drugs is prohibited, with the exception of College-sponsored activities and amongst upperclass, of age students who reside in Clark House or Houston House AND only among those who have this privilege.  Any other students found in rooms or situations where alcohol is being consumed may be subject to a violation of the alcohol policy.

The Dean community recognizes the importance of personal and communal responsibility in regards to its alcohol policy. The Dean community advocates for and enforces policy in an attempt to maintain a safe campus. Any student who has not been extended privileges regarding the use of alcohol and does so not only accepts responsibility for having violated the alcohol policy, but also accepts responsibility for her/his consequent behavior and may be addressed accordingly; being intoxicated will not be accepted as an excuse for erratic, irresponsible, and/or disruptive behavior either to one's person, or any other person(s), or to any property on campus.

Understanding that alcohol is a drug and a contributing cause of significant problems within our society, Dean recognizes that the campus is not exempt from these problems. Knowing alcohol can have a negative effect on a student's academic performance, physical performance, health and personal development, Dean supports and promotes respect for adherence to federal, state and local laws regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs. Dean expects that members of the campus community will make behavior choices which take into consideration the consequences of their actions.

College Alcohol Regulations
Containers: Any receptacle containing alcohol is prohibited outside of Clark House and Houston House and/or a College-sponsored event.

Hosting: Students responsible for social gatherings where alcohol is present and/or being consumed in violation of the Student Code of Conduct are subject to a greater/higher sanction.

Alcohol Paraphernalia and Large Quantities: Possession of kegs, beerballs, spiked punch, a gallon of distilled liquor and other large quantities of alcohol is cause for a possible sanction of suspension. Possession of a tap and/or funnel will be regarded as evidence of a violation of the keg policy. Franklin and the surrounding towns participate in keg tagging. Possession of alcohol manufacturing materials is prohibited. Also note: grain alcohol is illegal in the state of Massachusetts.

Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages for Minors: Any student, of legal drinking age or otherwise, who purchases or serves alcohol to a person under twenty-one years of age will be found in violation of College policies and may be subject to a sanction of suspension or dismissal through the College Judicial System.

Guests: Any guest(s) on the campus is subject to the same policy as any member of the Dean community, and guest(s) are the responsibility of the Dean student host. A student is subject to all sanctions listed because of the actions of his or her guest(s) with regards to the alcohol policy.

Property Damage/Physical Harm/Intoxication: Offenses which lead to property damage and/or physical harm due to intoxication may result in any of the following consequences:
• damage retribution
• disciplinary hearing with a College Judicial Body
• dismissal from College
• criminal investigation

Off Campus Violations: Because illegal acts can bring discredit to both the College and the students themselves, the College reserves the right to intervene and initiate judicial action for alcohol and drug violation off campus.

Harms of Alcohol on the Body
Alcohol affects the body and the mind. Physically, alcohol enters the bloodstream almost immediately, circulates to the brain and all organs. It depresses the central nervous system, slowing the thought process, reflexes, and other physical skills. Mentally, alcohol effects may vary. A person may find her/himself to be confused, moody, angry, emotional, and disoriented. Larger doses can result in unconsciousness, coma, and/or death.

Dangers associated with, and not limited to, the use of alcohol include: addiction, damage to key organs, personal and automobile accidents, social problems (family, school, and job problems), birth defects, and other serious physical problems. Legal problems may also occur with alcohol abuse since alcohol is often a factor in criminal activity.

Alcohol/Drug Education Programs
Dean provides alcohol/drug education programs to educate and inform the entire Dean community (students, faculty, administrative and support staff) of the legal, social, and personal consequences related to the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. This education is designed to enhance one's decision making skills and to help the individual generate alternative healthier choices.

The various means of educating the Dean community include: seminars, written material, video resources, peer educators, individual and group counseling, and knowledgeable, professional speakers. Programs are developed and presented to the Dean community in residence areas, classrooms, the Health and Wellness Center, and the Campus Center. Further information can be obtained from the Wellness Center or Woodward House.

BASICS Program: Brief Alcohol & Screening Intervention for College Students
In a effort to best present the issues and challenges related to substance use and abuse, the Wellness Center offers a BASICS counseling model. This model provides one-on-one motivational questioning between the student and a certified BASICS counselor. The goal of BASICS is to reduce risky behavior and harms of alcohol abuse.

Community Resources
A comprehensive listing of community resources, programs and services is also available in the Wellness Center. These resources include:

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information - 1-800-729-6686
National Institute on Drug Abuse Referral Line - 1-800-662-HELP

Local and State Laws Regarding Alcohol Use
The following summary of Massachusetts State Laws relating to the use of alcohol/drugs is intended to serve as a reference guide for members of the Dean community.

Legal Drinking Age: As of June 1, 1985, the legal drinking age in Massachusetts is 21. Dean must comply with Massachusetts State Law which makes punishable by fines from $500 to $1,000, a mandatory license suspension for three months, and/or imprisonment the following acts:

• sale or delivery of alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age;
• purchase, delivery, or transportation of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age;
• misrepresentation or falsification of identification in order to purchase alcohol.

The Law further states that anyone wishing to purchase alcohol must show, upon request, valid proof-of-age identification. The only valid documents are:

• a Massachusetts driver's license; or,
• a Liquor Purchase Identification card which may be obtained at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Any person who alters an identification card, furnishes false information in obtaining one, or uses the card of another is guilty of a felony and can be punished by a fine of up to $500 or by imprisonment for not more than five years (Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter (c.) 90, Section(s) 24B).

Purchase of Alcohol By Persons Under Twenty-One Years of Age: Alcohol may not be purchased by a person under twenty-one years of age nor may that person be in possession of alcohol in a public place. Any person under age 21 who purchases, or attempts to purchase or makes arrangements to purchase alcoholic beverages, or who falsifies identification to purchase alcohol, or who knowingly transports or carries alcoholic beverages is faced with a mandatory license suspension of three months and a fine (MGL, c138, s34A). A person under twenty-one who buys liquor violates this law even if the purchase was for a person over twenty-one.

Sale and Service of Alcohol to Persons Under Twenty-One Years of Age: A person over twenty-one years of age may not buy alcohol for, nor serve it to, a person under twenty-one years of age unless their relationship is that of parent and child. Parents may not, however, buy alcohol for their child at a bar or a restaurant. Punishment for violation of this section is a fine of $1,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both (M.G.L., c. 138, ss. 34 & 34A).

Sale and Service of Alcohol to an Intoxicated Person: No person licensed to serve alcohol may serve a person they know or should know is intoxicated. To do so may result in civil liability for injuries caused by the intoxicated person (M.G.L., c. 138, s. 69).

Alcohol and Driving

Franklin, Massachusetts, Local Ordinances
Section 22: No person shall drink any alcoholic beverages as defined in Chapter 138, Section 1 of the General Laws, while in or upon any public way or any way to which the public have access as invitees or licensees, any park or playground, or while in or upon private land, building, structures or place, without the consent of the owner or persons in control thereof. Any person violating this by-law shall upon conviction be fined not more than $50 for each offense.

CAMPUS DISSENT AND DEMONSTRATIONS

There may be times that students will choose to dissent with College policy and publicly demonstrate on campus. Demonstrations may be held on campus so long as they do not disrupt the normal/proper operation of the College. Specifically, disruptions will include activities which:

The College will insist all planned protests be peaceful and orderly, carried out in accordance with these guidelines and in areas other than faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, libraries and study rooms. Students who violate these guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action.

DISCRIMINATION

Dean is deeply committed to the principle that all of its students, faculty, and staff have a right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, socioeconomic class, disability, or previous military service. The harassment or intimidation of another person, whether student, faculty, or staff, that limits another person's right to equal opportunity or otherwise denies another person equal treatment because of her/his race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, socioeconomic class, affliction with the HIV/AIDS virus, disability or previous military service is prohibited. The term "harassment" is taken to include verbal, written, electronic and/or physical invasion of any individual's rights through graffiti, obscene phone calls, name calling or other means.
Within the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, Chapter 801 of the General Laws of 1979, two sections specifically encompass acts of harassment; General Laws, Chapter 265, S37 and, in addition, General Laws, Chapter 265, S39 (Amendment to Chapter 265 of General Laws, June 1983). That provides:

Discrimination, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated at Dean. Additionally, discrimination against students or employees with AIDS, or who are perceived to be at risk of having AIDS, will not be permitted at Dean. If substantiated, an allegation of discrimination may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the College. Beyond state law and College regulations, Dean sees as part of its educational mission the responsibility for creating an open environment which develops and nurtures respect for cultural and linguistic differences, and seeks to educate its members of the need for all types of diversity within its community.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Dean College recognizes that domestic violence and abuse is a serious crime against individuals and society. When Dean College Public Safety officers are assigned to investigate incidents of domestic abuse, despite the potential unwillingness of the victim to testify in court or to see the suspect of domestic abuse arrested, they will, based on probable cause, arrest when applicable, persons suspected of being responsible for violations of Chapter 209A of the General Laws (Abuse Prevention Act). In this section, "abuse" shall mean the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between family or household members.

A. attempting to cause or causing physical harm.
B. placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm.
C. causing another to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threat or duress.

"Family or household members" shall mean persons who:

A. are or were married to one another.
B. are or were residing together in the same household.
C. are or were related by blood or marriage.
D. have a child in common regardless of whether they have ever been married or lived together.
E. are or have been in a substantive dating or engagement relation (this includes same sex relationships) which shall be adjudged by district, probate or Boston municipal courts in consideration of the following factors:

1. length of time of the relationship
2. type of relationship
3. frequency of interaction between the parties
4. if the relationship has been terminated by either person
5. length of time elapsed since the termination of the relationship.

For Dean College, "household" shall be defined as students living in the same residence hall room.  The alleged victim of domestic abuse may wish to obtain a restraining order from the court to prevent further abuse.  Having a restraining order against a student by a judge may inhibit the student's ability to reside on campus or continue classes as long as the alleged victim remains s student at Dean College.

DRUGS

The use, sale or possession of illegal drugs and narcotics is against state and federal law, and college policy and is not permitted on the Dean campus. Students known to be possessing or using illegally, or selling or distributing such drugs are not only subject to serious judicial sanctions by College authorities, but also to civil liability or criminal prosecution. Additionally, any paraphernalia that could reasonably be expected to be used in relation to nonprescription drug use and/or being in the presence of drug use or possession is not permitted and will constitute a violation of College policy and regulation. Student possession or use of illegal drugs constitutes a Level Two violation of the Code of Conduct, at a minimum; sale or distribution of illegal drugs constitutes a Level Three violation of the code and may result in dismissal from the College. Repeat violations of the drug policy will result in higher sanctioning including possible suspension or dismissal.

Dean College must comply with state and federal laws regarding the use of non-prescribed drugs. The College offers no safe environment for, nor protection of, any individual subject to criminal investigation. The harshness of criminal penalties for possession or sale of drugs depends upon the class to which a drug belongs, the offender's previous record, and other factors (e.g. quantity).

Massachusetts Laws pertaining to drugs. All laws are subject to change.

Classes of Drugs: Massachusetts law divides drugs known as "controlled substances" into classes depending on the degree of risk to the public health which they may pose and their current pattern of abuse. Examples of drugs and their classes are as follows:

• Class A: Heroin
• Class B: Amphetamines, Cocaine, PCP, LSD
• Class C: Mescaline, Peyote
• Class D: Marijuana
• Class E: Steroids
(M.G.L., c. 94C, 31).

Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, Dispensing or Possession: It is unlawful to possess drugs with the intent to sell. Massachusetts courts have found that, among other things, possession of large amounts of a drug creates an inference that the possessor intends to sell it.

Punishment for violations of this section range from:
Class B: imprisonment in state prison of not more than ten years, or in jail or house of correction of not more than two and one-half years, or by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or both such fine and imprisonment.

Class D: imprisonment in jail or house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 or both such fine and imprisonment.

In the case of heroin, it is unlawful to knowingly be in a place where it is kept, or knowingly be in the company of a person possessing heroin. Punishment is imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine of $1,000 or both (M.G.L., c. 94C).

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: It is unlawful to drive under the influence of drugs. Penalties range from a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment for no longer than two years or both [M.G.L., c. 90, 24 (1) (a) (1)]. In addition, the violator may be ordered to participate in a driver education program or a drug treatment or drug rehabilitation program [M.G.L., c. 90, 24(h)].

Homicide by Motor Vehicle: Anyone who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs and who operates that vehicle recklessly or negligently so as to endanger and who, by any such operation, causes the death of another, is guilty of homicide by motor vehicle. Conviction shall result in imprisonment for not less than two and one-half years nor more than fifteen years and a fine or not more than $5,000 or jail for not less than one year nor more than two and one-half years and a fine of not more than $5,000. Suspended sentences and probation are prohibited (M.G.L., c. 90, 24G).

Federal Laws Pertaining to Drugs
Complete information regarding federal laws pertaining to drugs is available in the Public Safety Office in Dean Hall.

EMPLOYMENT
A student’s on-campus employment, work study placement or volunteer opportunity is a privilege and not a right.  Should a student’s behavior and/or conduct be deemed inappropriate, either within or outside of their involvement, their employment/volunteerism may be reviewed by the appropriate College Administrators.  If it is the decision of the College Administrator that a student’s work study placement or volunteerism is in any way detrimental to the best interests of the program, staff, or personnel, the student may be terminated immediately with the resulting loss of work/study payment, voucher and/or course credit.


FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
YOU AND YOUR EDUCATIONAL RECORDS

The Student and the College

Dean College has set forth policies and regulations which recognize the College as an adult community in which academic and personal conduct are based upon individual responsibility and respect for others. Such policies and regulations are written in college publications and contracts, (e.g., Dean Student Handbook, the Dean College Academic Catalog). It is your responsibility to read all College policies and regulations and be familiar with your rights, the rights of others, and your responsibilities as a Dean College student.

The College embraces the philosophy that it is working with students in a "partnership." All contracts and obligations are between you, the student, and the College. In the spirit of cooperation and common interest, the College will periodically communicate with families about important Dean-related information and deadlines (e.g., pre-registration and financial aid deadlines, dates that student grade reports will be issued, room selection dates). Grades of all students entering in the fall of 1997 and after will automatically be sent to parents/legal guardians.

Students must understand that because of federal laws, it is imperative that the College keep specific records. In addition to satisfying federal regulations, it permits Dean to better serve students. By maintaining records of grades, co-curricular involvement, financial aid information, and other historical data, the College can offer students greater assistance in the process of transferring and in securing references for future employment. It also allows Dean to obtain federal and state funds so that students can receive financial aid, and it enhances the College's eligibility for participating in other state and federally sponsored programs.

Students' Rights to Access their Education Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

The following items are considered directory information/data and may be disclosed by the College in response to inquiries concerning individual students, whether the inquiries are in person, in writing, over the telephone, or otherwise.

Name
Affirmation of whether currently enrolled.

Unless the student has officially filed an Information Waiver with the Registrar by the end of the first week of classes of the Academic Year, the following items, in addition to those above, are considered public information and may be included in appropriate College directories, publications and media outlets ( including print, photography, electronic/web and audiovisual formats). In addition it may be disclosed by the designated staff members in response to inquiries concerning individual students, whether the inquiries are in person, in writing or over the telephone, or otherwise.

Directory address and campus phone number
Dates of Enrollment
Academic Major
Degrees awarded and date awarded
Honors awarded
Electronic mail address
Photographic image
Permanent mailing address
Participation in officially recognized activities and athletics
Weight and height of members of athletic team

Dean College maintains communication with local law enforcement authorities regarding off campus incidents involving students. In addition, statistical data is retained through a computerized incident report system. This system assists Public Safety officers in their documentation efforts relating to reports of crimes, injuries, emergencies, unusual events and/or suspicious activity.

CLASSROOM FOOD & DRINK POLICY

With the many food and beverage options available to students, including the Smart Market Cafe available in the Science and Technology Building, students are accountable to the particular restrictions on food and drink consumption in various areas of the campus.  No food or drink is allowed in any computer/technology lab, including the Lucey Center.  Beverages only are allowed in other classrooms with the permission of the instructor.  Additional guidelines regarding food and beverage consumption in areas in and around campus may be instituted by staff and faculty through posted policy or in syllabi.  

FIRE SAFETY

Candles (burned or unburned), incense, lanterns, potpourri and other flammable items including but not limited to hot plates, electric frying pans, indoor grills (such as George Foreman models), torchiere-style halogen floor lamps, immersion coils, flammable liquids, and flammable decorations are not permitted in any residence facility on the Dean College campus. If any such item is found in a student room, such item will be confiscated and the student will be subject to serious judicial action.

FIREARMS/FIREWORKS

Students are not permitted to have firearms of any kind on campus. Possession of an unregistered firearm in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can result in a mandatory one year prison sentence. Fireworks or chemicals which are explosive in nature are not permitted anywhere on campus. Any student having in his/her possession or detonating any type of fireworks or firecrackers will be subject to College discipline including dismissal. There will be judicial penalties for student possession of a weapon or handgun on campus (registered or not).

GAMBLING

Any form of gambling on Dean College property or involving college functions including, but not limited to, athletic events and other extra-curricular activities is prohibited. Gambling is defined as playing a game for money, chips/markers, or property, or otherwise placing a bet on an uncertain outcome. This is a serious offense and will, therefore, be treated as such. Students found responsible for participating in gambling activities are subject to sanctions ranging up to dismissal from the College.

GUESTS

Guest passes are required for all College events and may be obtained at the Public Safety Office or, in some instances, at the event itself. Guest passes will be issued only when the student host displays her/his student ID and when the guest provides a valid driver's license or other acceptable form of photographic identification. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the guest being asked to leave the campus.

A student is responsible for the actions of his/her guest(s) while on the Dean campus or at a duly sponsored College function and will be held responsible for any violation committed by the guest as if the student had committed the violation personally. Guests who violate College regulations or policies may be charged with trespassing and may also be subject to court action. Hosts must be in the company of their guest(s) at all times while present on Dean College property.  Although encouraged, visitation within the residence areas is a privilege. Therefore, reasonable discretion and good judgment must be used. Care needs to be taken so as not to conflict with the rights and privacy of other students who are entitled to the use of the residence area facilities in a manner consistent with the design of the facility [also see "Housing Agreement: Terms and Conditions of Residency" section]. Guests are allowed to stay on campus three days and two nights consecutively.

The term "guest(s)" refers to any individual who is not a current student at Dean College. Also, guests who are age 17 or under must have picture identification and must be registered with the Department of Public Safety and approved by the Office of Residence Life three days prior to the planned visit. The College reserves the right to deny guest privileges to anyone 17 or under in order to avoid disruption or interference with the normal operations of the College.

HATE CRIMES
A bias or hate crime is any crime principally motivated by hatred of another because of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or gender. Any crime against a person or group solely because of their religious beliefs, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, handicap status or gender will not be tolerated and will be treated as an extremely serious incident. Judicial action on the part of the College may result in sanctions up to a student's dismissal from the college and does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges.

HAZING

Hazing is prohibited at Dean College and is a violation of Massachusetts General Law 269, ss 17, 18 and 19:

"Section 17. Whoever is a principal organizer or participant in the crime of hazing, as defined herein, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment."

"The term 'hazing' as used in this section and in sections eighteen and nineteen, shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such student or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation." "Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, consent shall not be available as a defense to any prosecution under this action."

"Section 18. Whoever knows that another person is the victim of hazing as defined in section seventeen and is at the scene of such crime shall, to the extent that such person can do so without danger or peril to himself or others, report such crime to an appropriate law enforcement official as soon as reasonably practicable. Whoever fails to report such crime shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars."

"Section 19. Each institution of secondary education and each public and private institution of post secondary education shall issue to every student group, student team or student organization which is part of such institution or is recognized by the institution or permitted by the institution to use its name or facilities or is known by the institution to exist as an unaffiliated student group, student team or student organization, a copy of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen; provided, however, that an institution's compliance with this section's requirements that an institution issue copies of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen to unaffiliated student groups, teams or organizations shall not constitute evidence of the institution's recognition or endorsement of said unaffiliated student groups, teams or organizations."

"Each such group, team or organization shall distribute a copy of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen to each of its members, plebes, pledges or applicants for membership. It shall be the duty of each such group, team or organization, acting through its designated officer, to deliver annually, to the institution an attested acknowledgment stating that such group, team organization has received a copy of this section and said sections seventeen and eighteen, and that such group, team or organization understands and agrees to comply with the provisions of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen."

"Each institution of secondary education and each public or private institution of post secondary education shall, at least annually, before or at the start of enrollment, deliver to each person who enrolls as a full time student in such institution a copy of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen."

"Each institution of secondary education and each public or private institution of post secondary education shall file, at least annually, a report with the regents of higher education and in the case of secondary institutions, the board of education, certifying that such institution has complied with its responsibility to inform student groups, teams or organizations and to notify each full time student enrolled by it of the provisions of this section and sections seventeen and eighteen and also certifying that said institution has adopted a disciplinary policy with regard to the organizers and participants of hazing and that such policy has been set forth with appropriate emphasis in the student handbook or similar means of communicating the institutions' policies to its students. The board of regents and, in the case of secondary institutions, the board of education shall promulgate regulations governing the content and frequency of such reports, and shall forthwith report to the attorney general any such institution which fails to make such report."

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

All students are required to obtain an initial ID card at no cost, at check-in. Because IDs are required to gain entrance to the Dining Hall, residence areas, to check books out of the library, as a means of identification, etc., it is necessary for students to carry them at all times. Returning students who have their original ID will need to have it updated and validated at check-in.

The price for replacement identification cards is $50.

To secure a new ID, students must first go to the Public Safety Office and fill out the appropriate replacement form.

Upon request of a Public Safety Officer, Residence Life staff, administrator or faculty member, in performance of duty, a student must present their ID card.

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUMENTS

"Numchaks, klackers, kung fu sticks, or any other similar weapon consisting of two sticks of wood, plastic, or metal connected at one end by a length or rope, chain, wire, or leather" are illegal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Massachusetts law, section 129C of Chapter 140). The law also includes "Shuriken or any other similar pointed star - like objects intended to injure a person when thrown," as well as "billy or other dangerous weapons."

Martial arts weapons may not be brought to Dean. The legal penalty for possession of such items is punishment "by imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than two and a half years in a jail or house of correction."

RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

Dean values the health and safety of every individual on campus and expects its students to treat other persons with respect and dignity. Any behavior which causes the sexual abuse/assault of another person will not be tolerated, is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, and may result in sanctions up to a student's dismissal from the College. Judicial action on the part of the College does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against the accused individual.

Dean recognizes the critical need to develop policies and programs that will support the victim/survivor and secondly, that will encourage victims/survivors to report sexual assaults to the College staff, and finally, that will educate the community in an effort to prevent rape and sexual assault. The College is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from all forms of abuse, harassment or coercive conduct. This policy seeks to protect the rights of all members of the College community to be treated with respect and dignity.

Definition of Rape
Rape is the penetration of any bodily orifice by a penis, other body parts, or by any other object that is perpetrated against the will (without the consent) of the victim/survivor regardless of whether the assailant is a stranger or acquaintance. The type of force employed may involve physical violence, coercion, or the threat of harm to the victim/survivor. Rape may take many forms including acquaintance rape, date rape, gang rape, and stranger rape, and occurs both on and off college campuses. Rape can occur any time of the day or night, at home, in the work place, in social settings, and in public places. Both men and women have been raped by strangers, people whom they have known and trusted, and people whom they have dated.

Acquaintance/Date Rape
The most prevalent form of rape on a college campus is acquaintance rape. The acquaintance may be a date or partner of the victim/survivor, or someone the victim/survivor knows only casually, from her/his residence hall, a class, a club, or through mutual friends.
Regardless of the relationship between them, if one person uses force to coerce another into submitting to sexual intercourse/penetration, the act is defined as rape. The same criminal law and penalties apply in cases of acquaintance rape as in cases of stranger rape.

Other Sexual Assaults
Many college students are victims of sexual assaults in which there is not penetration. Examples include the unwanted touching of an intimate part of another person's body or removing another's clothing against her/his will. In addition, the College Sexual Harassment Policy deals with other forms of sexual assault.

Administrative Response and Penalties
The College will not tolerate sexual assault in any form, including acquaintance rape. All rape/sexual assault is both a criminal violation and a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Where there is probable cause to believe that sexual assault occurred, the College will pursue administrative judicial action. This judicial action includes the possibility of dismissal from the College. A student charged with sexual assault can be prosecuted under Massachusetts Criminal Statutes and disciplined under the College judicial process. Even if the criminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute, the alleged assailant may be subject to College judicial action.

Protocol Following Rape
When a rape is reported to campus authorities, the welfare of the victim/survivor is paramount and it is critically important that she or he is not victimized again.
1. Reassure the victim/survivor; assess situation; do not leave her/him alone.

2. With the consent of the victim/survivor, bring her/him to an office or area away from other students.

3. Stress the importance of immediate medical care for the victim's/survivor's well-being and for the documentation and collection of physical evidence of the assault. Encourage the victim/survivor to refrain from washing, eating, drinking, douching, using the bathroom or from changing clothes. Such activity may inhibit the collection of potential evidence. Transport can be arranged to a local hospital for medical care and/or the collection of evidence.

4. Encourage victim/survivor to report the incident to one or more of the following to assist her/him and/or transport her/him to a medical facility:

5. With the consent of the victim/survivor, report the incident to one or more of the following College personnel or designee as appropriate.

6. If necessary, arrange through Office of Residence Life to modify living arrangements if the victim/survivor and the accused live in close proximity.

7. With the consent of the victim/survivor, the Assistant Dean of Students or her/his designee can set up an immediate administrative hearing process.

8. In order to protect the confidentiality of the victim/survivor, all requests for information from concerned students, parents, and press will be referred through the Assistant Dean of Students of the Office of Student Development.

9. The College will establish a notification process to protect the safety of other students when it is deemed necessary.

10. The Assistant Dean of Students (or her/his designee) will assure that the victim/survivor will be informed about the existence of the following options:

Procedures when the Alleged Assailant is a Dean Student
If there is a reasonable basis to believe that a sexual assault or rape was committed by an individual who attends the College, the Assistant Dean of Students (or her/his designee) may immediately suspend the alleged assailant from the residence hall/house and/or College for a period of up to ten days, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing. An administrative hearing will be established during the 10-day period following the report of the incident to review preliminary evidence and to make recommendations relative to alternative living arrangements for the accused and/or survivor if appropriate. The Assistant Dean of Students will also seek to establish whether the alleged assailant presents a potential danger to self or others and may order an interim suspension of the alleged assailant from the College pending the outcome of College and/or criminal investigations. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding involving an alleged sexual assault. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding involving an alleged sexual assault.

Rights of Survivors
1. The right to have any and all rapes/sexual assaults against them treated with seriousness, and the right, as a victim/survivor, to be treated with dignity.

2. The right to full and prompt cooperation from campus personnel, within the limits of the law and College policy and regulation, in obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidence, including a medical examination, as may be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault in subsequent legal proceedings.

3. The right to have a person or persons of her or his choice (other than an attorney) accompany her or him throughout the judicial hearing, which may take an extended period of time.

4. The right to remain present during the entire proceeding.

5. The right not to have her/his irrelevant past sexual history discussed during the hearing.

6. The right to make a "victim impact statement" and to suggest an appropriate penalty if the accused is found in violation of the code.

7. The right to be informed of the outcome of the hearing.

Campus Education Program
In order to have effective sexual assault education and prevention programs on campus, Dean will:
1. Provide comprehensive information about acquaintance rape and other kinds of sexual assault during student orientation.

2. Sponsor periodic meetings to discuss students' concerns about sexual assault.

3. Distribute a sexual assault awareness pamphlet that includes definitions of sexual assault, information about their prevalence, how and when sexual assaults generally occur on campus, options and services available for victims, and possible penalties for assailants.

4. Encourage faculty to introduce information about sexual assault into readings and discussions in various relevant classes.

5. Use the campus media to heighten awareness of campus violence and its prevention.
6. Provide educational information about the involvement of alcohol and drugs in acquaintance rapes and other sexual assaults.

7. Design activities and information materials that develop a sense of mutual respect among college students, encouraging them to take responsibility for one another at parties and group social events and heightening awareness of the need to take appropriate preventative measures.

8. Provide RAD and self-defense programs for the campus community.

If You Are Raped or Sexually Assaulted
1. Get to a safe place.

2. Don't wash, eat, drink, douche, clean, use the bathroom, or change clothes. By doing any of these things you may be washing away evidence. If you do change clothes, be sure to save what you were wearing in a paper bag.

3. Call a friend.

4. Get medical attention immediately. The primary purpose of a medical examination following a rape/sexual assault is to check for physical injury, the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy as a result of the rape/sexual assault. The secondary purpose of a medical examination is to preserve evidence and aid in the police investigation and legal proceedings. So get medical attention within 72 hours of a rape/sexual assault. Dean's Public Safety Department can provide transportation to the Hospital emergency room, which has a specially trained team to work with rape/sexual assault victims/survivors. If more than 72 hours has passed since the assault, it is still strongly recommended that you have a medical examination to test for pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and/or to treat external or internal injuries.

5. Contact Residence Life Staff in your hall/house, the Wellness Center or New Hope
Sexual Assault Program for 24-hour support and help at (508) 695-2113.

6. Decide whether you want to report the assault to the police or other authorities. This may be empowering for you, or frightening. The College employs a Rape Crisis Counselor to assist survivors with decisions and to provide support when needed.

7. Believe in yourself. Your behavior did not cause the rape.

8. Take time to recover and seek counseling.

9. Learn more about acquaintance sexual assault.

10. Strengthen yourself. Take self-defense. Work out. Write in a journal.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Dean deplores sexual harassment wherever it might occur - between faculty and staff, faculty and students, staff and students, one student and another, or supervisor and employee. Any form of intimidation, abuse, or harassment based on gender or sexual preference is contrary to the ideals of Dean and may jeopardize a community member's ability to learn and function. Not only may sexual harassment produce negative educational and psychological consequences, it is also against the law.

Definition of Sexual Harassment
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature."

Sexual harassment in the academic setting is behavior that emphasizes the gender or sexual identity of persons in a manner which prevents or impairs their emotional well-being, full enjoyment of educational or occupational benefits or opportunities. Such behavior may be especially harmful in any situation in which the imposition of unwanted sexual attention is accompanied by the explicit or implicit promise of academic or employment rewards or the explicit or implicit threat of reprisal.

Sexual harassment is defined to include, but may not be limited to, the following:

1. Verbal, physical, written, electronic or pictorial communication relating to gender or to sexual preference which has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with an individual's performance or which creates a hostile, offensive, or intimidating atmosphere for the recipient.

2. Unwelcome and irrelevant comments, references, gestures or other forms of personal attention which are inappropriate to the academic, employment, or residential setting - for example, the classroom, residence areas, or office - and which may reasonably be perceived as sexual overtures or denigration.

3. A request for sexual favors when submission to or rejection of such a request might be viewed as a basis for evaluative decisions affecting an individual's future.

4. Sexual assault: Threat or coercion of sexual relations; sexual contact which is not freely agreed to by parties. (see also "Rape and Sexual Assault Policy")

Community members should understand that many of the terms in the preceding definition are subject to interpretation. While overt forms of sexual harassment will usually be obvious, more subtle forms may be difficult to recognize. Perpetrators may not realize that their behavior is "unwelcome" or "inappropriate"; victims may be confused as to whether uncomfortable situations have actually been instances of sexual harassment.

What to Do
If you feel that you have been the victim of sexual harassment, please do not ignore the situation or the offending person. Discuss the incident with someone you trust. Then you have several options:

1. Talk to someone; seek out one or many of the following resources:
• Residence Life staff
• Counseling staff
• Health Services staff
• Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Any member of the Student Development staff
• Public Safety staff

2. Tell the harasser in person or by letter that the behavior is neither humorous nor welcomed, and it should cease immediately.

3. Start keeping records of any incidents of harassment by recording times, dates, comments, and witnesses.

4. Know your rights; read the policies and procedures outlined in your student handbook.

Except in exigent circumstances, where the safety or well-being of others are threatened, concerns regarding sexual harassment will be held in the strictest confidence. The above mentioned individuals will guide you through the best process for resolving your problem. They can assist you in filing either an informal or a formal complaint. They may work with others on campus to help you if you desire to change your residence hall assignment, or develop other strategies to help minimize contact between you and the offending person. They may also make suggestions for how to initiate further action through the following channels:

Options for Filing Sexual Harassment Charges
Dean strives to provide an atmosphere free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation and reprisal. The Office of Human Resources and the Office of Student Development are responsible for providing advice and assistance to individuals who believe they have been sexually harassed. Charges may be filed with either office in the following ways:

1. Request an informal investigation and mediation process. This option may be used with or without the use of the complainant's name. If the complainant is not satisfied with the conclusions reached in the informal process, a request for a formal investigation and mediation process may be filed at a later date.

2. Request for a formal investigation and hearing process. This option may only be used with the complainant's permission to use his/her name.

3. File a charge directly with the local, state or federal agency having jurisdiction. This option may be used separately or in conjunction with the informal or formal investigation process. These agencies include:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
One Congress Street, 10th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02114-2023
(617) 565 - 3200

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
One Ashburton Place, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727 – 3990

Filing an Informal Complaint
The informal complaint procedures may be used by any person who believes that s/he has been sexually harassed by an employee or vendor of the College or by a student of the College. The complaint procedures may also be used by a person who believes s/he has been the victim of retaliation for filing a complaint of sexual harassment.

To request an informal investigation, a complainant should schedule a meeting with the Dean for Students (if the incident involves students) or Office of Human Resources, (if complainant or accused is an employee) preferably within thirty (30) days of the incident. After meeting, an investigation will be conducted by a staff member and efforts will be made to mediate and resolve the situation. If the complainant does not want her/his identity known, the mediator will strive to keep the discussion sufficiently broad to protect the complainant's identity, even though pursuing allegations and securing individual remedies may be difficult under these circumstances.
Prior to filing a complaint a person may want to seek advice and support from a member of the College community who knows how to help:

• Any member of the Residence Life staff
• The Vice President for Student Development or the Dean of Students
• A faculty member
• A staff member of the Wellness Center
• Director of Human Resources
• A Public Safety Officer or Director of Public Safety
• The Vice President for Academic Affairs

If the informal investigation and mediation process does not yield an acceptable resolution, the complainant may:

a. continue to seek investigation/resolution through the informal process;
b. file a formal complaint; and/or
c. file with the appropriate state or federal agency.

The Informal Procedure is usually completed within fifteen (15) working days of the initial meeting.

Filing a Formal Complaint
The formal complaint procedure may be used by any person who believes that s/he has been sexually harassed by an employee or vendor of the College or by a student of the College. The formal complaint procedures may also be used by a person who believes s/he has been the victim of retaliation for filing a complaint of sexual harassment. A person may use the formal complaint procedures without first using the informal complaint process.

To make a formal charge, a complainant should schedule a meeting with the Dean of Students (if the incident involves student) or the Director of Human Resources (if the complainant or accused is a College employee), preferably within thirty (30) days of the incident. At that time, the complainant will sign and file a written complaint, accompanied by any pertinent supporting documentation. In the formal complaint process, the name of the complainant will be known to the accused.

After the written complaint has been filed, the Dean of Students and/or the Director of Human Resources will begin an investigation of the incident. An attempt will be made to mediate the complaint to the mutual agreement of all concerned. At any time during the investigation, the complainant may withdraw the charges or the complaint may be resolved through the written agreement of the parties and the Office of Student Development and/or the Office of Human Resources. If no agreement is reached, the Dean of Students and/or the Director of Human Resources will make a recommendation to the parties and to the President, based on the findings of the investigation. If either party contests the findings of the investigation, a formal hearing will be conducted to hear testimony from all concerned parties.

College Commitment

A sexual offense, as defined herein, committed by a community member will not be tolerated by the Dean community. If there is reasonable cause to believe that any person has committed such an offense and that person is considered a threat to the community, that individual may be promptly removed from the campus to ensure safety. To further ensure this safety, the community may be informed that a policy violation has been reported and is being investigated. Any community member found to be in violation of this policy could be dismissed, or her or his employment terminated, according to established procedures.

Dean will provide and maintain educational programs for all community members, some aspects of which will be required. The educational aspects of this policy are intended to prevent sexual harassment and ultimately to heighten community awareness.

SMOKING

Tobacco Free Policy
The U.S. Surgeon General has named smoking Public Health Enemy No. 1 in light of its role as the leading cause of premature death and disability in our country. In response to these hazards, Dean College has redefined its guidelines to regulate smoking and use of tobacco products as we work toward a tobacco free campus. The College is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment in which to study and work. The College has adopted the following Tobacco Free policy for all full and part-time students, full and part-time faculty and staff, vendors, campus visitors, and facility users. This policy includes all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco.

All College owned property, including all buildings, grounds, sidewalks and areas adjacent to campus such as neighborhood streets and town properties such as the Benjamin Franklin Public Library, and vehicles on college property shall be designated as Tobacco Free areas except as noted below:

The following designated smoking areas on campus are the only areas where smoking is permitted without recourse. These areas include the picnic table adjacent to Jones Hall; the picnic table between Adams Hall and Mitchell Hall; and the designated seating area behind Woodward House.

Corrective Action:
Full-time students who fail to abide by the provisions of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action through the judicial process.

While the College is sensitive to the needs of its community members who use tobacco products, it also is aware of the rights of non-smokers. The underlying assumption is that the College intends to move as deliberately as possible toward a tobacco free environment.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY

Use of Dean College telephone, network, and computing facilities and resources should be considered a privilege and not an automatic right. Students are permitted access to these resources in order to assist in the educational process. All students are required to use these resources in a responsible, ethical and lawful manner. Violation of any of these policies will lead to disciplinary action.

Prohibited Uses: The use of these resources must comply with all College policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws, including computer use statutes. Examples of prohibited uses are listed below.
• Using another person's network or telephone account and password, or allowing others to use yours
• Attempting to violate or circumvent telephone, network, data, or computer security features
• Modifying hardware or software without authorization
• Sending, receiving, downloading, printing, or displaying pornographic, obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing, or otherwise offensive images or text
• Sending email, instant messaging, texting, or making phone calls which are of a harassing, threatening, defamatory, intimidating, or obscene manner
• Using email or other means for spam, flooding, phishing, or bombing
• Violating copyright laws and regulations
• Recreational uses including game playing, chat, email, and music playing should be minimized
• Using network or telephone resources for business or profit-making use
• The College's computers and network resources are intended for academic use, which takes priority over other uses
• Any use that adversely affects anyone else's use of telephone or network resources
• Unauthorized broadcasting or transmission of any type

Privacy: Users should have no expectation of privacy in anything they create, store, send, or receive on the College systems. The College reserves the right to access, examine, listen to, or use anything on its systems, and to bypass any passcode or other security. All accounts and passcodes are the property of Dean College and may be terminated if deemed necessary.

Consent Form: As a condition of receiving access to network, computer, and telephone resources, students will be required to sign an acknowledgment form indicating they have read and agree to abide by these policies.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING

Parking on the Dean College campus is a privilege extended to members of the Dean community who have registered their vehicles with the Dean College Public Safety Department, in accordance with the College's Parking and Traffic Regulations. First year students may only have a car on campus based on special need (financial, medical, etc.). Special consideration will only be granted after the student has demonstrated this need via writing and a panel of college officials has approved this special request. All requests for special permission must be sent to the Director of Public Safety.

Failure to register your vehicle with the College may result in a revocation of your parking privileges. Because of the limited number of parking spaces on campus, registered vehicles are not guaranteed a parking space. It is the responsibility of all community members and their guests to read, understand and abide by the college's rules and regulations. Parking is on a first come, first served basis. All rules and regulations apply at all times throughout the year.

The principal objectives of the traffic rules and regulations are to:

• Provide community members an opportunity to maintain a motor vehicle while attending/working at Dean College consistent with the limitations on space availability.
• Maintain access for emergency vehicles at all times.
• Have appropriate parking available for handicapped, visitors, and community members at all times.
• Provide safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic at all times.
• Establish a walking campus and thereby minimize congestion, noise, and issues that would detract from Dean College's attractive environment.
• Protect and support the rights of all members of the campus community by sanctioning those that choose not to conform with established rules and regulations.

All students attending Dean College must register their vehicle with the Public Safety Department. Registration will take place during the first day of move-in and arena check-in. A representative from Public Safety will be located in a common area accessible to all students to assist in the registration process. All other registration times are at the Public Safety Office located in Dean Hall. Decals will be issued in accordance with a decal color code system. A parking policy brochure will be provided to all students at the time of arena check-in. It is the responsibility of all community members and their guests to read, understand and abide by the College's policy.

• All decals issued are valid for one full year.
• Full time resident students are required to pay a fee of $250 for a decal.
• Full time commuter students are required to pay a fee of $50 for a decal.
• Part time SPCS students are not required to pay a fee for a decal.
• All decals issued shall be affixed to the side rear window on the driver's side of the vehicle.
• A valid driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, and student identification card are required when registering a vehicle.
• Any stickers from the previous year must be removed.
• Failure to display a current Dean College parking decal will result in a citation and assessment of fines.
• Cars not registered with the college, improperly registered, or without license plates are not allowed on campus without permission from the Director of Public Safety.

Non - Massachusetts Residents: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all students to register out of state vehicles within thirty days of the time the vehicle is brought into Massachusetts. At the time of registration, those students will receive a non-resident student decal, at no extra charge, in addition to their parking decal (to be placed on the top center of the front windshield).

Prohibited Parking Areas

Emergency Access Lanes: Solid yellow lines indicate emergency access lanes. They appear in all the campus parking lots, but are more prominent in front of buildings and on service roads. These areas serve as fire lanes and emergency vehicle access lanes. They are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Loading Zones: Solid yellow lining and loading zone markings indicate loading areas on campus. Dumpster locations are considered loading zone areas. These areas are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Public Parking: Students must park in their assigned parking lots. Students should not park in town parking lots (library, town hall) or on adjacent streets (School, Emmons, etc.), while attending classes or residing/visiting on campus. Failure to adhere to these parking regulations may result in parking fines, towing by the proper authorities, and loss of driving/parking privileges.

Day-time Visitor Parking: The areas that are marked "Visitor Parking" are reserved for day-time visitors to Dean College. They are not for faculty, staff or student vehicles, registered or unregistered with Dean College Public Safety nor are they for guests you will be staying overnight. These areas are located in the first ten spaces on the left upon entering the Campus Center lot and in the first nine spaces in the Dean Hall parking lot closest to Dean Hall.

Overnight Parking: The only areas where resident student parking is allowed are the Adams and Jones lots. Students parking in these areas must display, on their vehicle, the proper color-coded decal. Guests of students must park in the Jones lot unless the Department of Public Safety has given prior approval. No overnight parking is allowed in any other campus parking lot for faculty/staff or students with the exception of those areas so designated or with prior approval. Those vehicles left on campus without prior notification to the Department of Public Safety, are subject to tow.

Handicap Parking: Handicap parking areas are clearly marked. They are STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONES.

Dean Drive: Parking and vehicle access is prohibited on Dean Drive. This area serves solely as emergency vehicle access and egress. Those vehicles wishing to access parking by the gymnasium must enter and exit through the School Street entrance. This is a STRICTLY ENFORCED TOW ZONE.

Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycle operators are required to adhere to all parking rules and regulations and are obligated to register their vehicle with the Department of Public Safety. A decal will be issued to operators registering their vehicles. It will be the responsibility of the motorcycle operator to maintain the decal where it can be easily accessed when requested by a Public Safety officer.

Parking
Students who are in the possession of vehicles, should utilize the appropriate parking lots on campus at all times. Parking on the town streets adjacent to the campus is strongly discouraged and may result in citations, towing by the Franklin Police, and loss of driving/parking privileges.

Parking Lot Assignments
Only vehicles displaying a current issued decal are authorized to use Dean College parking lot areas. The following color code decal system is in effect:

Dean Hall Parking Lot - Green Decal
• Staff/Faculty/Visitor parking
• Commuter/SPCS parking after 5pm ONLY

Campus Center Parking Lot - Green Decal
• Staff/Faculty/Visitor parking
• Commuter/SPCS parking after 5pm ONLY

Jones Parking Lot (Hillside Road) - Blue Decal
• Ewen Hall
• Wallace Hall
• Jones Hall
• Dean Hall
• Memorial Hall
• Lucey Hall

Jones Lot is also an overflow lot when no other lot is available for parking (any decal color). Resident or Commuter students are not allowed to park in any of the 52 marked spaces reserved for MBTA parking contained within Jones parking lot. Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to immediate tow.

Adams Parking Lot (West Street) - Purple Decal
• Adams Hall
• Bourret Hall
• Chapman House
• Mitchell House

Chapman Parking Lot (Commuter lot) - Green Decal
Commuter/SPCS student parking only - Monday - Friday from 6am - 11pm.

Traffic Rules
• Vehicles must not park on any land or grass area not specifically marked as a parking area.
• Vehicles must not park on any roadway, crosswalk, sidewalk or walkway.
• Vehicles must not park in any marked or posted fire lane, no parking zone, non-defined parking areas or any area not specifically designed or marked for vehicle parking.
• Vehicles must park only in the areas in which the color of the decal matches the required lot.
• The speed limit on the college campus is 15 mph unless otherwise posted.
• Observe and obey all related parking signage.
• Campers are not allowed to park on campus.
• The repairing, washing or waxing of vehicles is prohibited in college parking lots, unless otherwise approved.
• Observe all crosswalk markings by allowing pedestrians the right of way.
• Do not drive or park on walks, paths or grassy areas.
• Vehicles must be parked within lined spaces; no double space parking.

A student's signature on the parking registration form signifies her/his agreement to abide by these parking and traffic regulations.

Temporary Parking Permits
Temporary parking permits are issued by the Department of Public Safety when:
• A faculty/staff member or student who has been issued a parking decal finds it necessary to bring a different vehicle on campus.
• A faculty/staff member or student wishes to invite a visitor to Dean College. Students and faculty/staff may obtain special medical temporary permits if a request is accompanied by a doctor's explanation and request. The request is necessary for the issuance of a permit. All medical permits are valid for up to 6 weeks. Issuance of another permit after 6 weeks requires another doctor's request.

Towing Policy
Dean College Department of Public Safety will utilize towing as an element of enforcement. Operators can avoid having their vehicles towed by adhering to the parking rules and regulations.
The following violations subject your vehicle to towing:

• Vehicles parked in a handicapped parking space without proper permits issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Any vehicle parked overnight in the Commuter lot, Chapman lot, Dean Hall lot or any other area not designated for overnight parking without prior permission.
• Vehicles that have received three or more violations.
• Vehicles parked in areas designated as tow areas.
• Vehicles abandoned on Dean College property (cost attributed to the last known owner).
• Revoked parking privileges.
• Interfering with snow removal.
• Emergency situations when deemed necessary for the safety and well being of the community.

Any towing, storage fees and charges are in addition to any fines imposed and are the sole responsibility of the owner or person in possession of the vehicle.

Students or faculty/staff violating Dean College Parking and Traffic Violations will be fined between $5 - $25.

The College assumes no financial or other type of responsibility for loss or damage to student vehicles while parked on College property. Any claims must be submitted to the individual's insurance agent. The College will not provide any type of reimbursement (to include insurance deductibles) for losses or damages.

All vehicles must maintain the minimum level of compulsory insurance as required by state law.

Appeals
A student has the right to an appeal hearing. To obtain an appeal form, a student may go to the Public Safety office at any time and request one. An appeal form must be completed and returned to the Public Safety office no later than seven days from the date on your original ticket. After seven days, the student will be considered delinquent and all fines will be payable. A written response addressing the appeal will be forwarded communicating the outcome of the appeal and the next option, if the appeal is denied. At this point, a meeting with the Director of Public Safety should be scheduled within three days of the denied appeal for a hearing. The lack of knowledge of these rules and regulations will not be an acceptable reason for appealing a violation.

Revocation of Privileges
The Dean College Department of Public Safety reserves the right to revoke or restrict the operating and/or parking privileges of any individual, at any time, for just cause relative to violations of any and all traffic regulations. Revocation or restrictions will be determined by either the Director of Public Safety and/or the Assistant Dean of Students. Actions will be communicated in writing to the individual.

Snow Removal
During or after a significant snowfall, students will be directed as to when and where to move their vehicles to allow for proper snow removal. It is the students' responsibility to move their vehicles at the appropriate time. Failure to do so may result in towing or blocking cars in with snow (depending on the availability of a towing service). Students should refer to the Snow Removal Plan, published by the Department of Public Safety, for policies and procedures regarding the snow removal schedule and specific student responsibilities. Generally, snow removal will begin in the Dean and Campus Center parking lots and therefore, it is imperative that resident students not park in these lots unless instructed to do so by Public Safety. Additionally, it is important for students to remember the following in the event of a snowstorm:

While snowstorms are often unpredictable, all efforts will be made not to inconvenience students as much as possible. 


Video Monitoring & Recording
The College uses video cameras to monitor and/or record activity at various locations on and around College property.   The College does so in order to enhance the safety and security of students, staff and other members of the College community, as well as the safety and security of College property.  The College also reserves the right to employ video monitoring and recording for any other lawful purpose.

Some of the video cameras that the College uses will be open and obvious, but others will not.  The College reserves the right to employ covert video cameras or other equipment at such times and places as it deems appropriate under the circumstances. 

Any questions concerning the College’s use of video monitoring or recording should be directed to the Chief Information Officer or the Director of Public Safety.