Crime Awareness and Campus Security

The following statements provide information regarding compliance with the requirements under Title II Crimes Awareness and Campus Security Act also known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Act. This information is distributed through a direct link to all students and employees through the Annual Security Report. Paper copies are available upon request of the dean of student development.

The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the EICC campuses; in certain off campus buildings or property; or public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campuses. The report also includes information about institutional policies concerning campus security. The report is prepared in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies. Campus crime statistics include those reported to the dean of student development and local law enforcement agencies. Law Enforcement agencies are contacted on an annual basis to request information about applicable reported crimes that occurred on campus and adjacent public property. The dean of student development is the designated college official for the collection of crime report information and allegations of Clery Act crimes.

1. Crime Reporting: EICC takes every possible precaution for crime prevention. If a crime should occur on one of the EICC locations, the victim or persons having knowledge of the crime should immediately contact the local law enforcement at 9-911. Additionally, the crime should be reported to the Dean of Student Development, Facilities Manager or through Ancillary Services. With each report, an incident report must be completed and filed. The District Administrative Procedures Manual contains the policies of the District relative to campus security procedures and the reporting of incidents. This manual is available at each college and can be accessed from the District Intranet site.
    
2. Security Systems: Security systems are in place at facilities owned or controlled by the college. The manager of buildings and grounds is responsible for ensuring that security systems are in place which protect and control access to the buildings.
    
3. Security Personnel: Clinton Community College and Muscatine Community College does not employ security personnel. Law enforcement and private security firms are relied upon to provide quick response to security needs. In all matters where it is deemed appropriate, an incident report using the appropriate reporting form will be filed through the college’s Ancillary Services Office or Dean of Student Development Office. Effective July 1, 2019, Scott Community College has employed a security official to provide oversight of the campus.
    
4. Programming: Annually, the college provides programming that includes student orientation, and staff development activities designed to make people aware of their own security and the security of others. In the best interest of the entire college community, EICC students and staff are collectively encouraged to use good judgment in their actions on or around the college campus. The individual well-being of each person should be the overriding goal of all people associated with the community college district. The EICC will remain diligent in its efforts to promote a safe and secure campus environment. Safety and Security programs offered include, but are not limited to: self-defense, home security, prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence and substance abuse. EICC provides electronic training modules through SafeColleges training for students and staff.
    
5. Drug and Alcohol Policy: EICC prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of controlled substances by students and employees on property owned or leased by EICC or in conjunction with EICC sponsored activities. Violations of this policy will result in the initiation of disciplinary action. Alcoholic beverages may be allowed at certain college events with prior administrative approval. The guidelines for the utilization of alcoholic beverages at student events are available from the designated college activities coordinator. Violations of the District policies regarding alcoholic beverages will result in disciplinary action. Programming is provided for students through SafeColleges training modules.
    
6. Sexual Offense Reporting: As with other incident reporting, contact should be made with the Dean of student Development or Ancillary Service Office. The local police department has law enforcement authority for campus crimes. After reporting occurrences to the site administrator, any criminal occurrences should also be reported to the local police. Students have the option to contact proper law enforcement authorities, and the college will assist, if requested.
    
7. Sex Offender Registration: Iowa law requires a person who has been convicted of a sex offense anywhere to register with the sheriff in the county in which they reside. Information about sex offenders is maintained by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and can be accessed at www.iowasexoffender.com.
    
8. Emergency Notification: In an effort to keep students and employees safe and informed in emergency situations, EICC provides EICCAlert as a free service. EICCAlert sends text and voice messages and email notification about significant emergency or dangerous situations involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. The service also allows users to receive messages when the college is closed due to weather. Students and staff may sign up for EICCAlert on EICConnect.
    
9. Timely warnings: In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus that, in the judgment of the campus Administrative Team, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide timely warning will be issued. The warning will be posted on monitor systems throughout the campus(es) and e-mail messages will be sent. Messages will also be sent using the EICCAlert system that provides text messages.
    
10. Access and Security to Campus Facilities: Each building in EICC maintains hours of operation. Buildings may have individual hours which may vary at different times of the year. Buildings will be secured according to the scheduled developed by the campus.

Campus Security Information

• Annual Campus Safety and Security Report (PDF)

Policies and procedures related to alcohol and drug use are in place and adhered to by the District. Extensive information on substance abuse is provided to each student. (See related Drugs and Alcohol   in the student handbook.)