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Safety Policies
Maintaining a
safe learning environment for students is a major
commitment for the University. The University makes
every effort to keep the campus safe and reduce the
criminal opportunity. Each student can help us keep
this campus safe by being careful and by using
preventative measures to avoid potentially harmful
situations. The University also maintains safe
facilities, buildings, and grounds. For “Safety
Tips” flyers and additional information, contact the
Office of Student Affairs.
Residential Housing
Residential
housing has produced procedures and policies to
ensure safety in the University residence halls. All
residence halls are equipped with fire alarm boxes
and fire extinguishers and emergency exits. The
University has established visitation policies and
procedures. All residential hall staff is trained to
maintain crowd control, and emergency evacuation
related to fire or chemical and hazardous materials.
Please review the evacuation procedures with the
residential hall staff. Any criminal activity
observed within the University grounds or buildings
should be reported to the University Police
Department, (225) 771-2770. Possession of firearms,
including handguns and air guns, is strictly
prohibited. Possession of any explosive or other
hazardous materials, including fireworks, is also
prohibited.
Weapon Policy
Unauthorized
possession of a weapon—gun, knife, or any other
lethal instrument—is prohibited on campus. See
Student Code of Conduct for additional information.
Drug Free Zone
Sale or Use of Illegal Drugs
Southern
University is a drug free zone under the Louisiana
law. Southern University complies with Louisiana
State Law that prohibits the use, possession, and
sale of illegal drugs. See Student Code of Conduct
for additional information.
Dismissal Policy
Any student
dismissed from the University for disciplinary
purposes shall forfeit all fees paid to the
University, and shall be held liable for any debts
owed the University.
Sale or Use of
Alcoholic Beverages
Southern
University complies with all federal and state laws
that regulate the sale and use of alcohol. For
additional information see Student Handbook.
Sexual Assault
Threatening to
use force to inflict bodily harm upon any person on
University owned or controlled property (i.e.
knowingly causing a person to believe that the
offender will cause serious physical harm to one or
one’s property) is prohibited. Such behavior, which
includes rape, sexual assault, or sexually
threatening actions, is prohibited. Such actions
constitute a serious crime and could be a felony
under Section 14:42 of the Louisiana.
If you are a
victim of sexual assault off campus, contact the
Rape Crisis Center, 383-7273, the Baton Rouge Police
Department, or the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s
Office. Please have a Rape Kit exam performed from a
local hospital. This ensures that all necessary
evidence has been collected should you decide to
make a formal police report at a later date.
If an assault
occurs on campus and/or if you enrolled in the
University when an assault occurs, please contact
the University Police, 771-2770. You may obtain
medical assistance from the University Health Center
by calling 771-4770. In addition, the University
Counseling Center (UCC) offers individual and group
counseling for survivors of sexual assault.
Counseling is provided by licensed professionals and
all counseling is strictly confidential. Contact the
UCC, 771-2480 or 771-3567.
Policy on Ethnic,
Religion, or Sexual Harassment
Southern
University prohibits sexual harassment and rewards
for granting of sexual favors in the workplace and
the classroom.
It is the policy
of Southern University that the workplace and
classroom are for work and learning. It is the
University’s goal to provide a workplace and
classroom free of tension involving matters, which
do not relate to Southern University business or the
learning process. In particular, an atmosphere of
tension created by ethnic or religious remarks or
animosity or unwelcome sexual advances are
prohibited. For more information, contact Southern
University’s Office of Personnel or the Office of
Student Life. |
