Safety Policies and Support
Full Campus Safety policies and resources can be found in the Annual Security, Fire and Safety report.
Hazing
Hazing is in violation of the human and civil rights of individuals and is not acceptable behavior. Hazing will not be tolerated, regardless if the incident takes place on or off campus. Alleged incidents of hazing will be reported to the Dean of Students and all parties involved will be subject to disciplinary action through the Student Code of Conduct. This policy applies to all student organizations, both registered student organizations and un-registered organizations that involve two or more Alverno College students.
The Stop Campus Hazing Act defines Hazing as "any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that (1) is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization (e.g., a club, athletic team, fraternity, or sorority); and (2) causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the IHE or the organization, of physical or psychological injury.
If you have experienced an act of hazing, click here to learn how to file a report.
Sexual Misconduct and Harassment
Please view the Title IX & Sexual Misconduct page for reporting, investigation and related policy information.
Support after sexual assault or relationship violence
If you experience sexual assault, get to a safe place and obtain necessary medical treatment. Campus Safety recommends reporting the incident to a Safety Officer or the appropriate police department as soon as possible.
You have the right to decline a formal report to police or Campus Safety. Filing an incident report with a Safety Officer does not obligate you to prosecute.
Campus Safety can help with safety planning, campus no-contact or no-trespass orders, information about restraining orders, and reasonable changes to academic, living or working arrangements.
The Campus Minister, Steven Dunn, is a confidential resource: Founders Hall (FO) 259; 414-382-6462; steven.dunn@alverno.edu.
Additional Safety Policy Topics
- Bias-related incidents: The college encourages community members to report bias-related incidents. Review reporting options.
- Missing residents: If you have reason to believe a resident student is missing, notify Campus Safety.
- Weapons: Weapons are not allowed in campus buildings.
- Alcohol and drugs: The college prohibits illegal drug use, possession or distribution and abuse or distribution of alcohol and other legal drugs.
- Building access: Residence halls are secured 24 hours a day and require card access.
