Annual Security Report

Overview

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to publish an annual security report containing campus security policies and procedures, as well as crime statistics. The Clery Act was enacted in 1990, and amended in 1992, 1998, 2000, 2008, and most recently in 2013. The following information is provided to you as part of Santa Fe College's commitment to safety and security on campus and satisfies all of the requirements of the Clery Act. This Annual Security Report includes information about a variety of security policies, services and programs available to you as members of the college community. It is prepared by the Santa Fe College Police Department in conjunction with the Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator. All statistics in this Annual Security Report are presented and updated in compliance with amendments to the Clery Act.

Table of Contents

1. Police and Security

• Santa Fe College Police Department

2. SF Alerts

• Timely Warnings
• Emergency Response, Notification and Evacuation

3. Firearms Policy

4. Reporting On Campus Emergencies and Crimes

• Campus Safety Information
• Crime Statistics
• Crime Prevention Programs
• Community Awareness

5. Policy on Drugs and Alcohol

• Alcoholic Beverages Policy
• Drinking Age Laws
• City of Gainesville Open Container Laws
• Drug-Free Campus Policy

6. Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Prevention Programs, Policies and Procedures

• Educational Prevention and Awareness Programs on Campus
• Reporting Procedures
  • Reporting to Law Enforcement
  • Reporting to the College
• College Procedures
  • Protective Measures
  • Protecting Confidentiality
  • Court Orders

7. Definitions of Crimes for Use in Classifying Criminal Offenses in the Annual Security Report

8. Appendices

• Appendix A: Resources and Information for the SF community
• Appendix B: Rule 2.8 Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment
• Appendix C: Rule 2.8P Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment

9. Report Statistics

10. Hate Crime Statistics

1. Police and Security

Santa Fe College Police Department

The Santa Fe College Police Department has a full-time staff consisting of sworn officers, security officers and dispatchers. This Department operates under the authority of Florida Statute Section 1012.88 and has full law enforcement authority, including arrest powers for violations occurring on or in any property or facilities of the College. Additionally, mutual aid or other cooperative agreements have been negotiated with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Alachua Police Department, Bradford County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville Police Department, State Attorney's Office and University of Florida Police Department. The SF Police Department may also request assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

The SF Police Department is a contributor to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI Uniform Crime Information Centers computer databases and the national Uniform Crime Reporting system.

The SF Police Department provides a full range of police services to the college community, including vehicular patrol, foot patrol, criminal investigation, special events management, crime prevention education and nighttime safety escorts. In compliance with state and federal law, the SF Police Department accepts and processes calls for service, and promptly and accurately files all necessary reports. The Police Department is the after-hours phone contact for the college at 352-395-5519.

The SF Police Department investigates criminal acts occurring on college property. The college does not operate any off-campus housing or off-campus organization facilities that might be monitored by a local police department.

The SF Police Department facility is located on the Northwest Campus in Building T and operates 24 hours every day.

The SF community is encouraged to report promptly all crime on college properties to the SF Police Department and, if applicable, the appropriate law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the crime occurred. Emergencies and crimes occurring on the Northwest Campus should be reported to 352-395-5555, or Building T, room 002. Any emergency or crime occurring at any other College property should be reported to the SF Police at 352-395-5555 or by calling 911. Any non-emergency calls should be directed to 352-395-5519. The SF Police Department will assist victims of off-campus crime with contacting other law enforcement agencies, as well as with contacting victim services, and violence prevention organizations, as appropriate.

All crimes occurring on college property that are reported to the SF Police Department are recorded in a daily crime log. The public may inspect the crime log, which is located at the SF Police Department facility on the Northwest Campus.

2. SF Alerts

In a continuing effort to keep the college community safe and in compliance with the Clery Act provisions for timely warnings and emergency notifications, Santa Fe College issues 'SF Alerts' to inform the college community of certain crimes and emergencies. The college alerts may include descriptors in the headings, such as 'crime' or 'weather,' when appropriate to briefly define the type of warning or emergency. Both the emergency notification and timely warning aim to provide campus community members with prompt information about a full range of threats to their safety so they can make informed decisions about protecting themselves.

Timely Warnings

The SF Police Department is responsible for issuing 'timely warnings', most commonly titled 'SF Crime Alert,' in compliance with the Clery Act. SF crime alerts are issued in response to reported crimes that, in the judgment of the college, constitute an ongoing or continuing threat to students and employees. In serious situations where imminent threat exists, an emergency notification (see section below) may be issued and an SF crime alert may not be necessary.

SF Crime Alerts are considered for crimes reported pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Act (see crime statistics below) and may also be issued for other reported crimes as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The decision will be made in compliance with the Clery Act and in an effort to prevent similar crimes from occurring. Anyone with information believed to warrant an SF crime alert should promptly report the circumstances to the SF Police Department or to another campus security authority.

When a determination is made that an SF crime alert should be issued, the SF Police Department will take appropriate steps to ensure timely notification of the campus community and may engage other college offices or personnel to assist in the dissemination of the SF crime alert. Options for notification include, but are not limited to: the college's web page, the SF Police Department's web page, social media including Facebook and X (fka Twitter), cellular phone text messaging, email, internal telephone notification, messaging on college electronic newsletters which come out daily and weekly, local TV and radio stations, The Gainesville Sun newspaper's web page, and handing out or posting paper fliers on doors and bulletin boards.

Emergency Response, Notification and Evacuation

Santa Fe College maintains a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to respond to emergencies, including an Emergency Notification System (ENS) and evacuation plans. An emergency notification is most commonly titled 'SF Alert' and may include a descriptor in the heading to help identify the type of emergency. Possible emergency situations include, but are not limited to, severe weather such as a hurricane or tornado, a fire or chemical spill on or near campus, bomb threats to the campus, or shooters or terrorist attacks on campus. Anyone with information about a potential emergency should contact the SF Police Department at 352-395-5555 or call 911.

Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community, SF officials will determine the content of the notification and initiate the Emergency Notification System immediately. The college will not activate its ENS if, in the opinion of relevant college personnel, such notification will compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Depending on the nature of the emergency, the SF Police Department, the college's public information officer, the President, the Provost, the college's General Counsel or various college vice-presidents may be involved in confirming the emergency, in determining the content of the notification and who to notify, and in initiating the notification system. The college also assembles a crisis management team to manage any critical incident that may involve campus safety or health. The team may include some of the officials listed above and other personnel as deemed appropriate for the specific emergency. The college's crisis management team uses the Incident Command System that is a national model for the management of crises.

The college may seek confirmation of an emergency, depending on its type, from outside resources and agencies. These may include, for example, the National Hurricane Center at NOAA in the case of an approaching hurricane or Florida's Division of Forestry in the case of a forest fire. The type of emergency and which area or building is affected will determine who is notified. College officials listed above, the SF Police Department or the crisis management team may choose to limit the content of the notification for a period of time if it is deemed dangerous or inappropriate to disseminate certain information immediately. In addition, notification content may be expanded during an emergency as more information becomes available.

The college's ENS system is comprised of several communication methods for use when appropriate, including an outdoor siren (at the Northwest Campus), internal telephone notification, cellular phone text messaging, email, the college's website, the SF Police Department's website, social media including Facebook and X (fka Twitter), and local TV and radio stations. Additional information may be found on The Gainesville Sun newspaper's online web page. Faculty and staff may sign up for emergency voice, email and text-messaging notifications through their eStaff accounts online at the college's website. Students may sign up by accessing eSantaFe and going to their Emergency Information tab and providing information on how they desire to be notified in an emergency. Persons outside the college community, such as parents and guardians, may access information about college emergency notifications through the college's home web page, social media and media outlets such as local TV and radio stations.

The SF Emergency Procedures manual outlines public evacuation procedures. The College tests emergency response and reviews evacuation procedures at least annually. These tests include regularly scheduled drills, exercises, and appropriate follow-through activities, designed for assessment and evaluation of emergency plans and capabilities. The tests are documented appropriately, and include a description of the test, the date, the time it started and ended and whether it was announced or unannounced. Extensive information regarding emergency response mechanisms can be found at the College's Risk Management website, located at sfcollege.edu/safety/, which includes links to Emergency Procedures and videos on Emergency Procedures and Emergency Notification. In addition, the college's Police Department website, located at sfcollege.edu/pd/, contains information and links regarding safety tips and procedures, the emergency notification system and the college's Clery Annual Security Report. At various times throughout the year, the college advertises its emergency response procedures to the campus community through seminars, email and other publications, including daily and weekly electronic newsletters. The college advertises its procedures at least once annually in conjunction with a test of its emergency response and evacuation procedures.

3. Firearms Policy

Santa Fe College Rule 3.38 provides that no person, other than a law enforcement officer or other person as authorized by Florida law or the college, may have a firearm on college premises (except securely encased or not readily accessible for immediate use in a private conveyance as permitted under Florida law). All persons must report any knowledge about the unlawful possession of a firearm on college premises to the appropriate college authorities. The chief of the SF Police Department must approve any exceptions to the college's prohibition against firearms.

4. Reporting On Campus Emergencies and Crimes

*Note: If using an on-campus telephone, it may be necessary to dial 9 prior to dialing the above listed numbers.

Campus Safety Information

Information about the SF Clery Annual Security Report, security procedures and safety is provided during student orientation at least once a year, as part of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Prevention programming, and periodically throughout the year as requested by student groups, faculty and staff. The 'Safe Santa Fe' logo and branding helps reinforce safety and security.

The college's Police Department website, located at sfcollege.edu/pd, also contains information and links regarding safety tips and procedures. SF Police actively and regularly engage in safety, security and crime prevention programs for the students and other members of the college community (see more detailed descriptions below in 'Crime Statistics' and 'Crime Prevention Programs'). In 2013, these programs received two prestigious awards from leading international and national law enforcement organizations. The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), the largest campus law enforcement organization in the world, presented the SF Police Department with the 2013 inaugural Innovations in Community Policing award. Additionally, Santa Fe College PD received the 2013 Rocky Pomerance Excellence in Law Enforcement award from the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA).

SF encourages students and employees to avail themselves of college safety resources and learn more about security and safety measures for themselves and others.

For security and health reasons, college facilities are well maintained and properly lighted. Facilities personnel periodically review maintenance and security issues of college facilities, including issues such as landscaping, locks, alarms, lighting, roadway signs and communications. Access to these facilities is generally limited to students, faculty, and staff. Visitors who have College related business or who are attending college related functions or activities are also welcome when the college is open. During nonbusiness hours access to college facilities is by key, if issued, or by admittance via the SF Police Department, if authorized. The college does not maintain any campus residences and, consequently, does not have a missing student notification policy or procedure as defined by the Clery Act.

Crime Statistics

SF also encourages faculty, staff, and students to inform the SF Police Department at 352-395-5519 of any unreported crimes that occurred on college property on a voluntary basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. In addition to the SF Police Department, crimes may be reported to other campus security authorities who are defined as officials of an institution who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student activities, student athletics and student conduct proceedings. Examples may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the vice president ('VP'), associate VP and assistant VP of Student Affairs; the director of Student Life; the student conduct officer; the director of Athletics; and faculty advisors for student groups. Campus security authorities will report all allegations of crimes made in good faith to the SF Police Department for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics. No personally identifiable information is included in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.

Campus members also may make anonymous crime reports to the Alachua County Crime Stoppers by calling 352-372-7867 or by accessing the Internet at stopcrime.tv. The college does not employ pastoral or professional mental health counselors, as defined under the Clery Act, who might receive information about crimes in a confidential capacity. The college does, however, maintain a Counseling and Wellness Center for crisis intervention and career, academic and personal counseling, which makes referrals to the SF Police Department when warranted and in accordance with the law.

The SF Police Department annually discloses crime statistics in compliance with the Clery Act. These statistics reflect only those incidents reported to the police. They are calculated on a calendar year basis and include crimes/arrests that occurred on SF campuses, adjacent public property such as sidewalks, or property under the control of SF. The college does not have any dormitories or other residential facilities for students for which it would report crime or fire statistics. The criminal offenses (see page six for definitions) for which SF is required to disclose statistics are criminal homicide including murder and non-negligent manslaughter and negligent manslaughter; sex offenses including rape, fondling, incest, and statutory rape; robbery; aggravated assault; burglary; motor vehicle theft; arson; liquor law, drug abuse and weapons law violations resulting in arrest; domestic violence; dating violence; and stalking. The college also is required to report statistics for bias-related (hate) crimes for the following offenses: criminal homicide including murder and non-negligent manslaughter and negligent manslaughter, sex offenses including rape, fondling, incest, and statutory rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny-theft, intimidation, simple assault, and damage/destruction/vandalism of property. If you have any questions concerning these statistics, contact the SF Police Department at 352-395-5519.

Crime Statistics for the past three years are attached to the end of this report. Each year, an email notification is made to all enrolled students that provides the web site to access this report. Faculty and staff receive similar notification through email and internal college mail systems. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the SF Police Department headquarters located in Building T on the Northwest Campus or by calling 352-395-5519. All prospective employees receive notice of the report when they request information about employment positions at SF. Prospective students receive information about where to locate the report in materials sent to them upon their request for more information from SF.

Crime Prevention Programs

SF periodically provides programs for the college community with an emphasis on campus security procedures, safety and crime prevention, victim assistance programs, sexual violence and relationship education and awareness, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training programs, drug and alcohol awareness and abuse prevention, self-protection and self-defense presentations, and legal issues. Such programs may be presented during career service workshops, faculty meetings, faculty and student orientations, Living and Learning workshops sponsored by the Counseling and Wellness Center, and activities sponsored by Student Government and Student Affairs. Materials are made available to faculty for inclusion in courses as appropriate.

The SF Police Department routinely provides crime and crime prevention information and training in numerous forums using a 'Safe Santa Fe' concept. 'Safe Santa Fe' involves formalized training for staff in other areas of the college, crime prevention events such as 'Safe Santa Fe Week', and regular attendance at student centered events such as the Student Senate. 'Safe Santa Fe' training concentrates on crime detection and reporting by teaching college staff to be more aware and provide more 'eyes and ears' at college properties. The Police Department works in partnership with Student Life to host 'Safe Santa Fe Week,' which incorporates multiple activities at all of the SF campuses focused on crime prevention, education, and intervention. This partnership and collaboration contributes to a more informed and safety conscious campus community and helps ensure that students, staff, and faculty are more comfortable in incident and crime reporting to the SF Police Department or other College officials.

Since 2013,'Safe Santa Fe Week' has included multiple agencies and partners to provide more information on other agencies and resources, victim services, and mechanisms for reporting all types of crimes or incidents. Most notably, all SF community members now have the ability to report concerning or threatening behavior via a website portal in a 'Say Something' campaign. Information relayed through this portal is immediately sent to a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT Team) that assesses the information and determines any follow-up measures.

Additionally, 'Safe Santa Fe' sessions are conducted numerous times during the year as part of a larger orientation training curriculum for new students, faculty, international students, and vulnerable students with intellectual disabilities. Topics include awareness of sexual harassment and discrimination, sexual offenders, and reporting, among other items. In 2017, the College rolled out a 'Safety and Civility' module which seeks to underscore the importance of civil and respectful discourse in maintaining a safe and discrimination free campus.

Community Awareness

Information concerning registered sex offenders among the SF community can be obtained by contacting the SF Police Department at 352-395-5519, by checking the Florida Department of Law Enforcement link on the College Police Department's website or by Sexual Offenders and Predators Search. The college also shares this information with incoming students during new student orientations.

Additionally, SF maintains a public trespass gallery that hosts names and pictures of individuals who have been trespassed from the Santa Fe College campus by the SFPD. Up-to-date information about trespassed individuals can be located at the SF Police Department webpage.

5. Policy on Drugs and Alcohol

Alcoholic Beverages Policy

The use of alcoholic beverages by members of the SF community is subject to the college's rules and procedures regarding alcohol on campus and the alcohol beverage laws and ordinances of the City of Gainesville, Counties of Alachua and Bradford, and State of Florida. The sale or service of alcohol on SF property is prohibited except for under certain conditions. Primarily, any occasion or event where alcohol will be sold, served or consumed requires advanced written approval of the College President, must be held outside normal SF business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), be contained within a specific room or area and meet special insurance and license requirements.

Drinking Age Laws

Generally, Florida State Statute Sections 562.11 and 562.111 make it unlawful for any person:

• Under the age of 21 years to have in his or her possession alcoholic beverages;
• To sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age or to permit a person under 21 years of age to consume said beverages on licensed premises;
• To misrepresent or misstate his or her age or any other person's age for the purpose of inducing any licensee or his agents or employees to sell, give, serve, or deliver any alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age.

City of Gainesville Open Container Laws

City Ordinance Section 4-4 provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell, distribute, consume or possess any alcoholic beverage in any open container on any property owned by the city or on any public right-of-way, including without limitation, streets, thoroughfares, highways or sidewalks, except as provided under certain conditions described in the ordinance. Any person or legal entity that is allowed to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages pursuant to this section must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Free Campus Policy

SF is committed to a drug-free environment for students, faculty, and staff. In compliance with Federal law, 20 USC § 1011i and 34 CFR § 86.100(a), Santa Fe College has adopted and implemented a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. The components of the program, with information about where more materials regarding drug and alcohol related issues can be found, are in the document called 'Santa Fe College Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program' located on the SF Consumer Information Page (sfcollege.edu/consumer).

The Student Conduct Code, located in College Rule 7.23, fully describes prohibited conduct involving drugs and alcohol for students. A complete statement of Santa Fe College's policy commitment to a drug-free workplace for employees can be found in College Rule 3.36 and the Employee Handbook.

In sum, the possession and use of controlled drugs by members of the SF community must at all times be in accordance with the provisions of federal and Florida law, and the rules of the college, which include the Student Conduct Code. Under Florida law, no person may possess substances regulated under the provisions of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes (controlled substances and designer drugs) unless dispensed and used pursuant to prescription or otherwise authorized by law. Possession, sale, and delivery of such substances are prohibited unless authorized by law.

Under the Student Conduct Code, students at the college who possess, use, or deliver controlled substances and designer drugs not dispensed and used pursuant to prescription are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from SF.

Disciplinary action against a student under college rules does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges against that individual. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the College.

Note: Any use of a prescription drug that impairs an individual driving a motor vehicle is a criminal offense under state law.

6. Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Prevention Programs, Policies and Procedures

The college is committed to the health and safety of the members of its community and prohibits all forms of violence and harassment, including sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.

Florida Statute Definitions:

Sexual Assault (FS 794.011(h)) Sexual Battery): means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual battery does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.

Domestic Violence (FS 741.28): means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.

Dating Violence (FS 784.046): means violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the consideration of the following factors:

1. A dating relationship must have existed within the past 6 months;
2. The nature of the relationship must have been characterized by the expectation of affection or sexual involvement between the parties; and
3. The frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship must have included that the persons have been involved over time and on a continuous basis during the course of the relationship.

Stalking (FS 784.048): A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking, a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Consent (FS 794.011(a)): means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent and does not include coerced submission. 'Consent' shall not be deemed or construed to mean the failure by the alleged victim to offer physical resistance to the offender.

Educational Prevention and Awareness Programs on Campus

SF is dedicated to educating its students, faculty, and staff about the realities of sexual assault (including rape), domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and the means to prevent such crimes. SF provides both primary prevention and awareness programs for incoming students and new employees and ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns for students and employees. These programs and campaigns explain the college's policy prohibiting sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking and define these crimes, as well as what is 'consent' in the sexual context, as they are defined under Florida's criminal statutes (see next page: Florida Statute Definitions.)

Other topics provided in trainings include: safe and positive options for bystander intervention; information on risk reduction to recognize the warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks; possible sanctions or interim measures; procedures victims should follow if a sex offense (including sexual assault), domestic violence, dating violence or stalking has occurred (see 'Reporting Procedures'); procedures for college disciplinary action in cases of such alleged crimes; how victim confidentiality is protected, to the extent permitted by law, by not including identifying information in the Clery Annual Security Report crime statistics and SF Crime Alerts; written information for students and employees about existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, and other services available for victims both on campus and in the community (see this information in Appendix A); and available options for and assistance in changing academic, transportation, and working situations if requested by a victim and if such accommodations are reasonably available, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to campus police or local law enforcement.

The college offers primary awareness and prevention programs to incoming students and new employees through orientation processes, among other avenues. Since 2015, new students in their first semester participate in a required online Sexual Violence Awareness and Training module. This training covers a variety of topics including: college policies and procedures related to sexual offenses; clear definitions and examples of sexual violence and sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking; consent as related to sexual offenses; examples of sexual coercion; the role of alcohol and drugs in sexual violence (with specific examples); bystander intervention to 'prevent harm or intervene' in risky situations; recognition of signs of abusive behavior; steps to take after an incident of sexual violence; resources on campus and in the community for students in need; grievance procedures and complainant rights; contact information for the Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator; and information on confidential resources.

Ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns may be conducted through career service workshops, faculty meetings, Living and Learning workshops offered by the Counseling and Wellness Center, and activities sponsored by the college's Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and by Student Government and the Center for Student Leadership and Activities. Message boards, posters, and brochures placed in populous areas of each campus display information about Title IX and sexual harassment. During 'Safe Santa Fe Week,' Alachua County Victim Services provides staff, materials, and presentations with a focus on sexual assault prevention and reporting options. Other partners during Safe Santa Fe Week include Peaceful Paths, a certified domestic abuse network that serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center on the Northwest Campus also provide sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking prevention information through individual counseling sessions. Prevention information is available to students, faculty and staff at the Counseling and Wellness Center. For further information, please see the Counseling and Wellness Center website at sfcollege.edu/counseling or call 352-395-5508.

Additionally, the Counseling and Wellness Center works with other college and community resources to assist students affected by these crimes. Any student or employee who has been a victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, will be provided with a written explanation of the student or employee's rights and options. Once this written explanation is provided, additional assistance may include working with faculty and administration concerning special needs of the victim. The Title IX Coordinator, in conjunction with the Human Resources department coordinates victim assistance for employees and their families. Special assistance with leave, change of a victim's working and academic situations, and other personnel matters are provided, when reasonably available, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to campus police. Assistance to both students and staff may include services provided by external agencies, such as victim assistance programs of local law enforcement agencies.

Reporting Procedures

Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, although not required to, are strongly encouraged to report such incidents to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, which may be campus or local. College personnel will assist anyone in notifying the authorities when they request such assistance.

Anyone may also visit 'Report Rape Gainesville' at reportrapegainesville.org. Report Rape Gainesville is an online resource provided by the Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

SF community victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking on SF property or at SF controlled activities or elsewhere, are encouraged to report the incident to the SF Police Department or other campus security authorities and to the college's Title IX Coordinator. If the activity is reported to have occurred on college premises, an SF Police Officer will begin an investigation. Crimes that occur off campus will be reported to and handled directly by the appropriate law enforcement agency, although the College's Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator also may be required to investigate in accordance with federal law (see below). In cases that occur at a college-related activity, an SF Police Officer will ensure that an investigation is conducted and will complete an incident report of the matter. In each of these situations, the victim's assistance in the preservation of evidence is of great importance because it may aid in proving the alleged crime and/or in obtaining a protection order. Additionally, SF will offer to serve as a resource and referral source in providing counseling and other appropriate assistance with academic, job-related, and personnel matters to any victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking whether or not the offense occurred on campus. The college will provide, as appropriate, a victim with information and resources to aid in obtaining protection, no-contact, restraining or similar orders from a proper court.

Reporting to the College

The college's Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator ensures compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681), which is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex of students, employees, and third parties when appropriate, of educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence including sexual assault, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and College Rule 2.8. Upon notice of a sexual harassment or other discrimination, the college's Title IX Coordinator will seek to provide interim measures and make sure the individual is aware of their opportunities to notify law enforcement or file a complaint with the college. If requested by the Complainant or determined necessary by the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Coordinator will seek to provide supportive measures and make sure the individual is aware of their opportunities to notify law enforcement or file a complaint with the college. If requested by the Complainant or determined necessary by the Title IX Coordinator, the process will proceed in accordance with Part A or Part B or Procedure 2.8P. Santa Fe College's Board Rule 2.8 and procedure 2.8P define its policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment and its grievance procedures for such complaints. See attached Rule 2.8 and 2.8P (Appendix B) for a full explanation of the colleges policy and procedures.

College Procedures

The college expects its students and employees to treat each other with respect and does not tolerate any behavior that results in the sexual abuse or assault of another. Sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking are prohibited under college board rules and accompanying procedures. Student and employee violations are subject to SF Board Rule 2.8 'Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment'. Students also may be subject to discipline under the Student Conduct Code for related infractions.

The rules and procedures provide for prompt, fair, and impartial investigations and resolutions and impose a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) standard on the proceedings. As of August 14th, 2020, the College policy regarding Title IX sexual harassment aligns with the new Department of Education regulations. College officials involved in such proceedings receive annual training on the issues related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking and learn how to conduct an investigation and conduct a grievance process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability. Students or employees may choose between an informal resolution process and a formal resolution process. However, the informal resolution process may not be used to resolve allegations that an employee sexually harassed a student. A matter will be resolved when both parties expressly agree to an outcome. Once an agreement has been reached, the agreement will be commemorated in writing and will be held on file with the Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator consistent with records retentions laws. Ordinarily the informal resolution process will be concluded within four weeks of the date of the request.

The procedure for formally resolving a complaint is established in procedure 2.8P of the Santa Fe College Rules Manual. Except when there is reasonable cause for delay, proceedings under procedure 2.8P are conducted within 90 calendar days, excluding appeals, and the college will seek to complete any appeal within 30 calendar days after the receipt of the appeal. These proceedings may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with or following civil or criminal investigation by local, state or SF law enforcement authorities. At all times during college proceedings, SF works compassionately and fairly with the victims, protects their rights and respects their confidentiality as allowed by law.

College proceedings related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking provide that both the accuser and the accused have the same opportunities to have others present during a campus conduct hearing and have the opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by an advisor of their choice. Both the accuser and the accused shall be simultaneously informed in writing of the outcome of any campus proceeding regarding a sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking; any rights and procedures to appeal the results; any change to the results before they are final; and when the results become final.

Sanctions for a student found to have violated this rule include, but are not limited to: a written letter of reprimand; mandatory completion of a harassment or discrimination training program; referral for student conduct proceedings; an ongoing stay away or no-contact order prohibiting contact with the victim; restrictions on eligibility for college employment; suspension, probation, or expulsion; transfer to another class; a trespass order prohibiting the student from coming to campus; if alcohol was involved, mandatory attendance at an alcohol abuse program; mandatory community service; and/or mandatory attendance at counseling sessions. Sanctions for an employee found to have violated this rule include, but are not limited to: a written letter of reprimand; mandatory completion of a harassment or discrimination training program; an ongoing stay away or no-contact order prohibiting contact with the victim; suspension, probation, or discharge; a trespass order prohibiting the employee from coming to campus; job change or transfer; and/or mandatory attendance at counseling sessions. Sanctions for third parties, including vendors, found to have violated this rule may include, but are not limited to: an ongoing stay away or no-contact order prohibiting contact with the victim, limiting or terminating the third party's permission to be present on campus, or suspension from doing business with the college (if a vendor).

Protective Measures

Supportive measures are designed to support and protect any community member or the SF community may be considered or implemented at any time, including during a request for information or advice, informal resolution, or a formal complaint investigation and proceeding. An individual does not need to file a complaint with the college to receive supportive measures. Supportive measures are designed, in conversation with the parties involved, to ensure that students and employees can fully participate in their work or educational programs. Appropriate supportive measures may include but are not limited to temporary changes in working conditions (such as changes in supervisor, shift, job site, or office location), changes in class or work schedule, counseling, directives to the complainant and the respondent to avoid personal contact (e.g. a 'stay-away' or 'no-contact' order) or refrain from such contact without a neutral third person present, increased monitoring of certain areas of campus, and in severe cases, leave or suspension pending an investigation. Individuals seeking supportive measures should contact the Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator.

Protecting Confidentiality

A sexual assault victim's name and identifying information will be withheld from the public and press in accordance with the Florida Public Records Law and the Clery Act.

All employees of the College who receive any information about unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking are expected to share that information with the Title IX Coordinator who can make sure that the College can properly respond to the information. Other than the Counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center, employees cannot promise confidentiality. The Title IX Coordinator shares information they learn only with those in the College with a 'need to know' that information. For example, they may need to disclose a small amount of information to an instructor or department chair to implement an interim measure.

For confidential counseling, students may utilize the services of the Santa Fe College Counseling and Wellness Center and full-time employees may call the Employee Assistance Program Hotline at 1-800-272-7252 at no cost.

Court Orders

In the case where an order of protection, a no-contact order, a restraining order or similar lawful order has been issued by a criminal, civil, or tribal court, the College will carry out, in accordance with the law, any responsibilities regarding such lawful orders.

Definitions of Crimes for Use in Classifying Criminal Offenses in the Annual Security Report

Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter - The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Manslaughter by Negligence - The killing of another person through gross negligence.

Robbery - The taking or attempted taking of anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear or by means of force.

Aggravated Assault - An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Burglary - The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a crime.

Motor Vehicle Theft - The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Arson - Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.

Liquor Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not including driving under the influence and drunkenness.

Drug Related Violations (Sale and Possession) - The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Or, the unlawful manufacture, sale, purchase, possession or transportation of equipment or devices used for preparing and/or taking drugs or narcotics (drug paraphernalia).

Weapons Law Violations - The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other deadly weapons.

Dating Violence - Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim. The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

Domestic Violence - Includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.

Stalking - Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to— (A) fear for the person's safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress. Course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to, acts in which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about, a person, or interferes with a person's property.

Hate Crimes - A committed or attempted criminal act by any person or group of persons against a person or the property of another person or group, which in any way constitutes an expression of hatred toward the victim because of his/her personal characteristics. Personal characteristics include race, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.

Sexual Assault - Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Includes:

• Rape - The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.
• Fondling - The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
• Incest - Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
• Statutory Rape - Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.

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Northwest Campus

Andrews Center

Batcave

Blount Center

Davis Center

Kirkpatrick Center

Perry Center

Watson Center