Table of Contents
About this Report……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
CSU Drug, Marijuana, Alcohol and Tobacco Policies……………………………………………………………………………………4
Student Rights and Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
CSU Police and How to Report a Crime…………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Campus Security Authorities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30
Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs……………………………………………………………………………….32
Campus Security Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40
Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………43
Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings…………………………………………………………………………………………46
Missing Student Policy and Official Notification Procedures……………………………………………………………………..54
Interpersonal Violence: Definitions and Reporting Options………………………………………………………………………56
Disciplinary Action in Cases of Alleged Interpersonal Violence………………………………………………………………….65
Notifications of Victim’s Rights and Options……………………………………………………………………………………………..73
Accommodations and Protective Supportive Measures against Interpersonal Violence……………………………79
Crime Statistics for Colorado State University…………………………………………………………………………………………..82
Fire Safety on Campus and Evacuation Procedures…………………………………………………………………………………..85
Fire Statistics for Colorado State University………………………………………………………………………………………………92
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About this Report
A landmark federal law adopted in 1990 and amended in 1998, now called the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of
1965, requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus crime statistics and security
information.
This report – called the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, or the ASFSR ‐‐ meets the Clery Act’s
requirements and provides valuable information to current and prospective students, employees, and
their families about safety and security at Colorado State University. This report also outlines the
university’s policies on drugs, alcohol, and interpersonal violence, among other policies. Interpersonal
violence includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
This report is created through a collaborative effort across the university. Those involved in compiling
statistics and information include these CSU offices:
• Colorado State University Police Department
• Safety and Risk Services
• Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity
• Division of Student Affairs
o Housing & Dining Services
o
Women and Gender Advocacy Center
o
Support & Safety Assessment
o
Student Resolution Center
o
Fraternity & Sorority Life
• CSU Athletics
• International Programs
• Office of General Counsel
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report informs the university community about statistics for the
types of crimes that the Clery Act requires the university to publish.
These crime categories are:
• Criminal homicide (murder and non‐negligent manslaughter)
•
Sex offenses (sexual assault, rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape)
•
Aggravated assault
•
Arson
•
Robbery
•
Burglary
•
Motor vehicle theft
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•
Hate crimes, defined as “a criminal offense that manifests evidence that the victim was
intentionally selected because of the perpetrator’s bias against the
victim,” including the
above crimes plus larceny ‐‐ theft, simple assault, intimidation, destruction or vandalism
of property
• Dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking
This report is published every fall and is required by the Clery Act to be distributed to all students and
employees on or before October 1
st
of each year.
Statistics of these crimes are provided for the previous three years. The statistics show these crimes that
occurred on university property and certain non‐campus property and public property associated with
the university.
In addition, statistics are reported for students who are arrested or referred to university disciplinary
action for liquor law violations, drug law violations, and carrying and possessing illegal weapons.
Referrals are counted when there is not arrest. When there is both a referral and an arrest, only the
arrest is reflected in the chart (the referral is not).
CSU reports statistics for Clery crimes that occurred on properties that are within the university’s Clery
geography, which are geographic areas defined by the Clery Act.
This includes:
• On‐campus property: all properties that the university owns or controls within the same
reasonably contiguous geographic area that are used in any manner related to the
institution’s educational purposes, including the residence halls and apartments. This
counts all university campuses.
• Public property: all public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and
parking facilities, that is within a campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from a
campus, not including private homes and businesses.
• Non‐campus buildings and property: all other property that the university owns or
controls that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational
purposes, is frequently used by students, and that is located outside of the reasonably
contiguous campus area, including buildings or property owned or controlled by a
student organization officially recognized by CSU.
Statistical information is requested from our law enforcement partners within Colorado, in other states,
and in international locations, when the property is considered university non‐campus property under
the Clery Act.
Statistics are maintained for all fires that occurred during the previous three years in on‐campus student
housing.
A Clery compliance committee requests and compiles statistics for the report each year, based on
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information received from offices and agencies listed above and from campus security authorities.
Those statistics are counted and compiled into classifications for the report.
Offices across the university review content associated with their responsibilities before it is included in
the report. The Clery compliance committee works to ensure that the report meets requirements of the
Clery Act and provides the most accurate information regarding crime, fire, safety, and related policies at
Colorado State University.
The report is sent each year via email to students and employees, and published online to be made
available to parents, potential students and employees, and the general public.
The report includes information about procedures, policies and crime prevention programs
including:
• How to report a crime to CSU police
• Law enforcement databases of registered sex offenders
• Drug, alcohol and interpersonal violence
• How and when the university issues warnings to students, faculty and staff of potentially
dangerous criminal and emergency situations
• University building and grounds evacuation procedures
This report is available online at clery.colostate.edu. A printed copy is available by request from the
Clery compliance program director or may be printed from the online PDF version (also at
clery.colostate.edu). The police department makes a daily crime and fire log for relevant campuses
available to anyone on request and publishes the log online at police.colostate.edu/daily‐crime‐and‐fire‐
log/.
This annual report is published no later than October 1 of each year, unless otherwise determined by the
US Department of Education, and a notice of its publication with a link is emailed to every current CSU
student and current employee on or before that date. The Office of Admissions notifies prospective
students of the report’s availability, and prospective employees are notified as they apply through the
talent management system.
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CSU Drug, Marijuana, Alcohol and Tobacco Policies
CSU’s alcohol and drug policy applies to all members of the university community, including staff, faculty,
students, affiliates, volunteers, and visitors. The full policy is available at
http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=738.
The university prohibits the following on any university owned or controlled property, or at university
activities:
• Illegally manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using illicit drugs, including
marijuana and its derivatives
o Possessing a medical marijuana permit does not allow for the possession, use or storage
of marijuana anywhere on university property, including in residence halls and university
apartments
o Possessing, selling or using drug paraphernalia
• Anyone younger than 21 possessing or drinking alcohol on university property
• Intentionally or knowingly selling or furnishing alcohol to anyone younger than 21, or anyone
obviously inebriated
• Possessing or consuming alcohol or drugs, or being impaired by alcohol or drugs, while:
o In a university laboratory, mechanical shop, or other place where the risks of injury are
higher than under normal circumstances
o Driving a university vehicle or machinery
o
Performing university job duties
o
Volunteering for the university
o
Interacting with children while working or
volunteering at the university or at a university
sponsored event
• Students and employees may not use alcohol, controlled substances or illicit drugs so as to
adversely affect academic or job performance, endanger the physical well‐being of themselves
or others, or in a way that leads to property damage or serious misconduct
CSU does permit the lawful use of alcohol at events and in connection with activities on CSU property,
with permission from the university Office of Risk Management and Insurance. For more information, see the
policy at http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=738.
Violating University, State or Federal Drug and
Alcohol Policy or Law
Students
All CSU students are required to comply with the Student Conduct Code,
resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/student‐conduct‐code/, which sets behavior expectations for students,
including expectations regarding drug and alcohol use.
The Student Conduct Code prohibits student use, possession, manufacturing, and distribution of illegal
drugs. This includes:
• Prescription drugs used in a manner other than as prescribed
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• Marijuana and any of its derivatives
• Narcotics, methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates, LSD, mushrooms, heroin, designer drugs
such as Ecstasy and GHB, and other controlled substances
• Drug paraphernalia including but not limited to equipment, products, and materials used
to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, or use illegal drugs
The Student Conduct Code applies to student behaviors on and off campuses.
If a student is found to have violated drug or alcohol conduct expectations, the student may be subject
to discipline under the Student Conduct Code, as well as criminal prosecution under federal and state
laws.
CSU, through University Housing, Student Conduct Services and CSU Police Department enforces the
Student Conduct Code, state underage drinking laws, and local, state and federal drug laws.
Employees
The university may properly intervene when employee use of alcohol or drugs affects job performance
and conduct.
Employees covered by the Alcohol and Drugs policy,policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=738, may
not report to work or be at work while impaired by alcohol or drugs, even those lawfully prescribed, as
determined under a reasonable suspicion standard. Employees who violate the university’s policies
concerning illicit drugs face discipline outlined in university policies and procedures.
Employees may also be subject to criminal prosecution under federal and state laws for drug‐ related
criminal offenses.
Each employee must notify the university’s Human Resources executive director in writing no later than
five days after being convicted for any criminal alcohol or drug statute violation. A conviction is a finding
of guilt (including a plea of no contest or nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any
judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of criminal drug statutes. The
university must take disciplinary action within 30 days after receipt of any notice; disciplinary sanctions
include reprimand, probation, expulsion, eliminating or lowering salary increases for a period of time,
temporary suspension with or without pay, termination, and referral to civil authorities for prosecution
consistent with local, state, and federal law and University policy.
Colorado Immunity from Arrest and Prosecution Law
Colorado law protects people from criminal prosecution for certain drug and alcohol violations if they
call for help in an alcohol‐ or drug‐related emergency, including marijuana (C.R.S. §18‐1‐ 711).
The caller will be immune from criminal prosecution if they comply with the following:
• The caller must provide their name to police or emergency medical services
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• The caller must remain on scene until help arrives
• The caller must cooperate with police and emergency medical services
Immunity also extends to the person in need of medical attention if that person complies with these
same requirements
CSU Responsible Action Exemption Policy for Students
Students or organizations, both on and off campuses, who seek medical attention for themselves or on
behalf of another student related to the use of drugs or alcohol will not be charged with violations of the
Student Conduct Code related to that incident under this exemption
(resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/responsible‐action‐exemption/).
• The student seeking exemption for the emergency must comply with the
recommendations of the Student Conduct Services hearing officer. These may include an
assessment related to drug or alcohol use and treatment recommendations.
• Failure to complete an assessment may result in charges against the student filed with
Student Conduct Services.
• The university may notify the parents or guardians of students if a student involved in the
situation is younger than 21 and was transported to the hospital for medical attention.
Marijuana Use and Possession on Campuses
The use and possession of marijuana is prohibited on all property owned or controlled by the university
and during all activities sponsored by the university, wherever located. The potential
health and
behavioral
impacts of marijuana do not fit with CSU’s mission as an academic institution and a safe, fast‐
paced, high‐functioning work environment. Federal agencies continue to enforce federal law against
those who facilitate the illegal use of marijuana, despite state law.
Colorado constitution amendment 64 (fcgov.com/mmj/pdf/amendment64.pdf) legalizes certain
activities related to marijuana under Colorado law, yet amendment 64 specifically authorizes the
university – as a school and an employer – to prohibit the possession and use of marijuana.
In addition, although amendment 64 passed in Colorado, marijuana remains illegal under the federal
Controlled Substances Act, which prohibits marijuana possession and use. This federal law applies to
recreational and medical uses of marijuana. It is not a defense that the person holds a medical
marijuana card.
Students and employees who violate this policy are subject to university discipline.
Federal laws such as the Drug‐Free Workplace Act and the Drug‐Free Schools and Communities Act also
restrict use of marijuana in the workplace. These federal laws require the university to prohibit the use of
marijuana on campuses.
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The Colorado State University Police Department, along with Student Conduct Services, enforces the
university‐wide prohibition of marijuana.
CSU strives to maintain a safe workplace. Employees who are under the influence of marijuana, just like
with alcohol, create serious safety risks when operating machinery or working with potentially
hazardous materials or substances in the workplace.
While performing their job duties:
• CSU employees are prohibited from consulting or assisting with the cultivation, sale,
distribution, or use of marijuana
• Any employee who provides such assistance shall be acting outside the scope of his or her
employment and assumes personal liability for such action
• CSU is not required to accommodate an employee’s medical or recreational use of
marijuana
• Illegal drug use is a bar to acquisition or renewal of a federal security clearance
CSU Employee Drug, Alcohol Treatment and Educational Programs
Colorado policy is that treatment may be more appropriate for alcoholics and
intoxicated individuals
than criminal prosecution. Employees should be afforded a continuum of treatment to help them lead
normal lives as productive members of society [C.R.S. §27‐81‐101(1)].
The state supports the following kinds of treatment facilities and services [C.R.S. §27‐81‐101(2)]:
• Screening centers for alcoholics
• Medical detoxification
• Intensive treatment
• Halfway‐house care
• Outpatient rehabilitative therapy, orientation, education, and in‐service training
• Patient transportation
To find a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility in your area, visit this list
findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
Colorado State University’s Employee Assistance Program offers on‐site assessment and referrals, third
party counseling and support in linking to treatment and counseling for employees struggling with
mental health and substance related issues. More information can be found at the Employee Assistance
Program website at hr.colostate.edu/employee‐ assistance‐program/.
A CSU employee can learn more about the Employee Assistance Program and engage in services by
contacting the Employee Assistance Coordinator at 970‐491‐3437.
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More information about community resources can be obtained by viewing the CARE Program website at
hr.colostate.edu/care‐program/ or contacting the Community Resources Coordinator by phone at 970‐
491‐4839.
More information on health effects, usage trends, and marijuana regulation:
o National Institute on Drug Abuse www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov
o CSU Health Network Marijuana Resources https://health.colostate.edu/marijuana/
Student Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Educational Programs
New students younger than 23 must complete an online alcohol awareness program. This is an
interactive, online program designed to inform students about how alcohol affects the body, mind,
perception, and behaviors. The research‐based course offers accurate information in a non‐judgmental
tone, while providing personalized feedback that encourages students to consider their own drinking
decisions and those of their peers.
The CSU Health Network is a student service that provides a full range of medical, mental health, and
health education and prevention services to optimize student health and the health of the university
community. All students registered for six or more credit hours pay the university health fee and
counseling fee and are eligible to use the CSU Health Network.
Students do not need to be enrolled in the CSU Student Health Insurance Plan to access services. The
CSU Student Health Insurance Plan provides additional benefits. Any student enrolled in fewer than six
credits can elect to pay these fees for access.
DAY Programs (Drugs, Alcohol and You) are specialty counseling services offered through the
Health Network. DAY serves students who are concerned about their substance use or are
required to complete an assessment or engage in treatment by the university’s disciplinary
system.
DAY offers five specialized programs:
• Live Safe is a three‐hour education and discussion group for students who want to learn
more about substance use or those who have had a conduct violation.
• BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) involves an online
assessment of your substance use history and patterns. Individualized feedback is provided
during an initial appointment and one follow‐up meeting with a counselor. Students may
initiate the screen themselves or are referred by the conduct office.
• Taking Steps provides weekly group support for students making changes in their use of
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drugs and alcohol. This program is open to those voluntarily seeking help and those
mandated to treatment by the conduct system.
• Open to Change is an eight‐week program for students who both voluntarily complete the
program or are mandated by the university to complete the program. Students achieve
eight consecutive weeks of abstinence with individual and group counseling.
• Back on TRAC is an abstinence‐based, drug court program for students with serious alcohol
or drug violations who are mandated to complete the program or would otherwise be
dismissed from the university.
In addition to these programs, individual counseling is available for students who want to examine and
alter their substance use. DAY works with students whose goals range from reducing the negative
impact of substance use to abstinence. Counselors use a nonjudgmental and empathic approach to
support students in achieving their goals.
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Compliance
The Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program website and document developed in accordance with the
Drug Free Schools and Communities Act — called DFSCA — of 1989 hold all the information related to
our Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program and DFSCA compliance.
This includes standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of
illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees, a list of applicable legal sanctions under federal,
state, or local laws for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol, a description of
the health risks associated with the abuse of alcohol or use of illicit drugs, a list of drug and alcohol
programs that are available to employees or students, and a clear statement that CSU will impose
disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of the standards of conduct and a
description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral
for prosecution.
This information is sent to all students and employees twice during the year in addition to being
included in this report. The website can be found at clery.colostate.edu/dfsca/ where there is a PDF of
the Drug And Alcohol Prevention Program for download (https://clery.colostate.edu/wp‐
content/uploads/sites/6/2022/08/DAAPP_fall2022.pdf).
More information about alcohol and drugs educational programs and individual assistance can be
obtained by contacting:
Manager of Substance Misuse Prevention and Assessment
CSU Health Network
151 W Lake St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 491‐7121
health.colostate.edu
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
Colorado State University expects students to:
• Maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the
educational goals of the institution
• Observe national, state, and local laws, and university regulations
• Respect the rights, privileges, and property of other people
Students retain the rights, protection, guarantees, and responsibilities that are held by
all citizens. The Student Bill of Rights
(http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=601) explains other rights that apply
to all higher education students in Colorado.
The Colorado State University Student Conduct Code (resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/wp‐
content/uploads/sites/32/2018/08/Student‐Conduct‐Code‐v2018.pdf) applies to conduct that occurs on or off
campus and at university programs or activities. Where the alleged conduct involves sexual assault,
domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, different procedures may apply.
See the university’s Title IX website for more information (https://titleix.colostate.edu) and the section
on interpersonal violence in this report.
Prohibited conduct is described in detail in the Student Conduct Code. Violations of university drug and alcohol
policies and state drug and alcohol laws, and all forms of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault
are Student Conduct Code violations regardless of whether criminal charges result from the conduct.
Disciplinary procedures (https://resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/sc‐procedures/
) under the Student Conduct Code
include the following steps:
Reports: The student conduct process begins when Student Conduct Services receives a written account
of an incident. These reports include but are not limited to police reports, investigation reports from the
Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, or incident reports from faculty, staff, or students. A
hearing officer will review the information available to decide next steps.
Review: If a hearing officer reviews a report and determines that misconduct did not occur, no action
will be taken. If, however, it appears the student may have engaged in prohibited conduct as identified
in the Student Conduct Code, a hearing officer may assign charges from the Student Conduct Code and
schedule a student conduct hearing or pursue an alternative resolution process.
In cases where a student organization is alleged to have engaged in misconduct, the incident will first be
reviewed by the lead team to examine the alleged violations and make a recommendation to the
director or their designee on next steps which may include but are not limited to: Rams Taking
Responsibility, a hearing with the director or their designee, or a hearing conducted with the All
University Hearing Board.
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Notification of Student Conduct Hearing: The student or organization is notified of the charges in
writing, along with the date, time, and location of the hearing. Documentation of the incident will be
included with the notice letter. Any information not included in the notice letter that may be considered
to determine responsibility will be made available to the responding party for viewing with staff of the
Student Resolution Center upon request.
Reproduction of that information in any form is prohibited. Police reports may be made available by the
responding law enforcement agency (usually for a fee) or may be made available to the responding
party for viewing with staff of the Student Resolution Center upon request.
Requests to reschedule a hearing will be considered by the hearing officer and may be granted at the
hearing officer’s discretion.
The hearing notice letter is sent to the student’s current email address on record with the University. In
cases involving a student organization, the notice of hearing will be emailed to the student president of
the organization on record.
The student or student organization will have at least two business days to prepare for the hearing
unless the student or organization and the hearing officer agree in writing to waive the two business day
notice.
In cases where a hearing officer has identified an impacted party, the hearing Officer may provide that
impacted party with the responding party’s charges, along with the date, time, and location of the
hearing. Documentation of the incident will be included with the notice letter.
Any information not included in the notice letter that may be considered to determine responsibility will
be made available to the impacted party for viewing with Student Resolution Center staff upon request.
Reproduction of that information in any form is prohibited.
An impacted party will have the opportunity to participate in the student conduct process. Participation
includes the right to present information and provide written statements prior to the responding party’s
hearing, observe the hearing, bring an advisor and support person to the hearing, and appeal the
outcome decision of the hearing. The responding party will have an opportunity to address any
information that may affect the findings in the case.
Notification of Alternative Resolution Process: In some cases, a hearing officer may offer a resolution
option other than a student conduct hearing (e.g., educational workshop, conflict coaching, mediation,
restorative justice). If the student or organization chooses to participate in an alternative resolution
process and complies with all requirements of that process and its resolution, that incident will not be
maintained as part of a reportable student conduct record.
When offering a resolution outside of a student conduct hearing, the hearing officer will consider the
severity of the case, the conduct record of the individual student or student organization, and the
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educational outcomes available. The student or organization will receive in writing the resolution
opportunity available to them.
If the student or organization does not wish to participate in the alternative resolution opportunity, they
may request a student conduct hearing. Alternative resolution processes are binding and not subject to
appeal. If the student or organization does not complete the alternative resolution process, they may
face additional disciplinary action.
Alternative resolution processes include but are not limited to:
Responsible Action Exemption: The University has adopted a Responsible Action Exemption policy for
students seeking medical assistance for themselves or others for emergency situations that result from
alcohol and other drug abuse.
Students or organizations, both on and off campus, who seek medical attention for themselves or on
behalf of another student related to the use of drugs or alcohol will not be charged with violations of the
Student Conduct Code related to that incident, provided that the student completes an assessment and
any recommended treatment by the hearing officer. If a student is under 21 years of age, parents may
be notified. A student organization must also cooperate with University officials and provide training or
educational programs for its members as required by the hearing officer. The University reserves the
right to adjudicate any case in which the violations are egregious. Students in need of medical assistance
can only receive one exemption, regardless of who calls for assistance.
The University may consider all prior exemptions granted to student organizations in determining
whether additional exemptions should be granted. If it is determined that a student organization is
engaging in repeat, similar conduct that results in alcohol or drug related incidents that negatively
impact the campus or community, exemptions may be denied. No exemptions will be provided related
to any activities that may constitute hazing in violation of the Student Conduct Code or Colorado law.
Failure to complete an assessment and treatment may result in charges filed by Student Conduct
Services.
If a student or student organization believes they qualify for a responsible action exemption, the
following steps must be completed:
• The student or student organization must make initial contact with the appropriate resource
(i.e., law enforcement, medical personnel or University staff) as a result of their actively seeking
out medical assistance for themselves or on behalf of another individual.
• The student or student organization seeking assistance for an intoxicated student must give their
name to law enforcement or staff, remain on scene, and cooperate with medical personnel, law
enforcement, or University staff.
• The student or student organization seeking an exemption must meet with Student Conduct
Services staff and complete an assessment, educational program, or any additional treatment
requirements of the hearing officer.
• Verification of completion must be provided to the Student Conduct Services.
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Option Letter: When a report of an alleged violation of the Student Conduct Code is received, a hearing
officer may assign charges and offer a student the option to resolve the situation by forgoing a student
conduct hearing.
The option letter will be sent to the student’s current email address on record with the University and
will include the applicable Student Conduct Code charges along with a finding of responsibility.
Additionally, the hearing officer will impose one or more discretionary outcomes but will not apply a
disciplinary standing. Documentation of the alleged violations may be included with the option letter.
If the student agrees with the findings and sanctions and chooses to complete all discretionary
outcomes assigned by the hearing officer, the incident will not be maintained as part of the individual
student’s reportable conduct record.
If the student disagrees with the findings and sanctions they can choose to schedule a student conduct
hearing and all procedures in the Student Conduct Hearing section of this code will apply.
If the student does not contact the Student Resolution Center within ten business days after the option
letter is sent it will be assumed that the student accepts responsibility for the charges and will complete
all discretionary outcomes by the assigned deadlines.
Rams Taking Responsibility: When an alleged violation of the Student Conduct Code involves a student
organization, an alternative resolution process may be granted at the discretion of Student Conduct
Services.
Student organizations may be offered the opportunity to participate in Rams Taking Responsibility which
is an accountability process where the organization conducts its own investigation to identify areas of
concern, growth opportunities, and required educational programming to mitigate these concerns.
By participating in Rams Taking Responsibility, the organization must comply with all requirements of
that process and its resolution which are binding and not subject to appeal. The incident will not be
maintained as part of the organization’s reportable discipline record though other notifications may be
required. If the student organization does not complete the alternative resolution process, they may
face additional disciplinary action.
Student Conduct Hearing: A student conduct hearing is facilitated by a hearing officer authorized by the
director of the Student Resolution Center. When the responding party is a student organization, the
hearing will be conducted either by the director (or designee) or by the All University Hearing Board.
The purpose of the student conduct hearing is to discuss alleged violations of behavioral expectations as
identified in the Prohibited Conduct section of the Student Conduct Code.
As part of this process, students or organizations will be asked to share their perspective related to the
alleged violations and discuss personal responsibility as well as community impact.
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Those charged with engaging in prohibited conduct will have the opportunity to receive a fair hearing.
The formal rules of process, procedure and evidence used by the criminal justice system do not apply to
the student conduct process.
Standard of Proof: To find that a student or student organization has engaged in prohibited conduct, the
standard of proof required is a preponderance of the information contained in the record. The
information must demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the violation occurred.
Support Persons or Advisors: A responding party and any impacted party may bring a support person or
advisor to the hearing, at their own expense. The support person or advisor may be an attorney.
The support person or advisor may not speak on the student or organization’s behalf or participate
directly in the hearing. The support person or advisor may not serve in a dual role as a witness in the
hearing.
In cases involving alleged violence (including domestic violence and dating violence), sexual misconduct,
or stalking a support person or advisor may not be another student except for extraordinary
circumstances and approved by a hearing officer.
Recordings: All student conduct hearings may be recorded. If the student or organization wishes to have
their hearing recorded a request must be made prior to the hearing. If the student or organization
requests a copy, the recording of the hearing will be transcribed at the expense of the student or
student organization and prepared by a credentialed transcriptionist.
Alternatively, the recording may be made available to the responding party and any impacted party for
viewing at the Student Resolution Center. Reproduction of the recording in any way by a responding
party, impacted party, or support people or advisors is prohibited.
Witnesses: The responding party and any impacted party may bring or request relevant witnesses. A
request for witnesses must be made at least one business day prior to a scheduled hearing.
Witnesses may be present only when they are giving information. Witnesses may not serve in the dual
role as a support person. Only the hearing officer may ask questions; the responding party or impacted
party may suggest questions for each other or witnesses. The hearing officer has the discretion to
ensure questions are relevant to the case.
Missed Hearings: If the responding party misses the scheduled hearing, the hearing officer may proceed
in the student’s absence and will decide with the information available on record.
Accommodations: Student Conduct Services is committed to providing necessary accommodations to
ensure a fair and safe process for participants.
Accommodations will take into consideration disabilities, personal safety and language differences.
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Decisions: The hearing officer determines the finding of responsibility for each charge based on the
preponderance of information standard—whether it is more likely than not that the responding party
engaged in prohibited conduct.
If found responsible for engaging in prohibited conduct as outlined in the Student Conduct Code, the
hearing officer will determine appropriate sanctions based on the incident’s severity, impact on others,
and the responding party’s student conduct record.
A hearing officer has ten business days from the date of the hearing to provide a decision to a
responding party.
The number of days may be extended at the discretion of the hearing officer, who will notify all parties
of any delay. The hearing outcome will include the findings of responsibility, rationale for the findings,
sanctions (if applicable), and information on the appeal process. In cases involving an impacted party,
they will also be notified of the hearing officer’s decision. A copy of the decision may be shared with
appropriate University offices.
Sanctions: The student conduct process is based on an individual review of each case. The hearing
officer will consider the totality of information in each case when determining appropriate sanctions.
This includes but is not limited to the severity of the incident, the student or student organization’s
student conduct record, demonstrated understanding of the impact of their behavior, and the role that
alcohol and drugs may have played in an incident.
The hearing officer may impose one or more sanctions as appropriate for student development and
community well‐being. More than one sanction listed below may be imposed for any single violation. If
the student or student organization fails to complete sanctions by the stated deadline, a “hold” will be
placed on the student’s registration status.
A student or organization could face additional disciplinary action for failure to comply with sanctions.
The following sanctions may be applied when appropriate.
Disciplinary Standings: A hearing officer may apply a disciplinary standing as a sanction for violating the
Student Conduct Code.
Disciplinary Probation
Disciplinary probation is for a designated period of time during which a student or
organization is expected to show appropriate changes in behavior. A violation of the
Student Conduct Code while a student or organization is on disciplinary probation or any
subsequent misconduct may result in further disciplinary action, including loss of good
standing, suspension, or expulsion.
Loss of Good Standing
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Loss of good standing is for a designated period of time during which the student or
organization is expected to show appropriate changes in behavior. A student or
organization who is not in good standing with the University and is prohibited from:
o representing the University through official events
o serving on a University committee
o participating in intercollegiate or sports club athletics
o holding office in a student organization
A violation of the Student Conduct Code while a student or organization is not in good
standing or any subsequent misconduct may result in further disciplinary action,
including suspension, or expulsion. A student or organization may be given the option of
earning back their good standing at the discretion of the hearing officer.
Disciplinary Suspension
Suspension is for a designated period of time during which the student may not attend
classes, access any University premises, participate in University activities, or be
employed by the University. In some instances, the student must fulfill specified
conditions before the University will consider re‐admission. Disciplinary suspension is
noted on the student’s official transcript during the period of suspension and until all
other sanctions or conditions for re‐admission have been completed.
Deferred Disciplinary Suspension
Disciplinary suspension is deferred while the student participates in a designated
program. The student may remain enrolled if the student is compliant with the
designated program.
Disciplinary Expulsion
The student is permanently separated from the University and may not return. The
student may not attend classes, access any University premises, participate in University
activities, or be employed by the University. The expulsion is permanently noted on the
student’s official transcript.
Loss of Student Organization Recognition
The All University Hearing Board or hearing officer may recommend to the dean of
students that a student organization lose recognition after a student conduct hearing.
Approval of this action deprives the student organization of the use of university
resources, the use of the University’s name, and the right to participate in university
sponsored activities or recruit Colorado State University students. This loss of recognition
may be for a specific period, for an indefinite period of time, or until stated conditions
are met.
Should the dean of students approve this action, an official request will also be sent to
the national office that the local student organization’s charter be revoked.
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Discretionary Sanctions: A hearing officer may require the student or organization to complete or
comply with discretionary sanctions. Discretionary sanctions include but are not limited to:
Academic
o Academic penalties: Instructors may impose a “grading penalty” upon a finding
that a student has, either intentionally or unintentionally, committed academic
misconduct. The minimum is reduced credit on the assignment and the maximum
is course failure, regardless of academic performance. The instructor may also
remove the repeat/delete option for a student.
o Academic misconduct transcript notation: The “AM” notation by a course grade
as a result of academic misconduct may only be added to the official transcript
with agreement of both the course instructor and a hearing officer. That negative
notation is generally permanent.
Admissions
The University may revoke a student’s admission to the University for fraud,
misrepresentation, or for other serious violations committed by the student prior to
matriculation.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugs, Alcohol, and You – or DAY‐ Programs at the CSU Health Network provides a
continuum of services including assessment, educational workshops, and treatment that
student may be required to complete.
Conflict Resolution
o Conflict Coaching: Students have the opportunity to talk about conflict and gain
skills to handle conflict in a supportive and confidential environment. Conflict
Resolution staff assist students in identifying goals, developing clarity, and
managing conflict in the future.
o Mediation: Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where a neutral
third‐party facilitator helps two or more people in conflict have a constructive
conversation about important issues. The mediator does not take sides, give
advice, or tell parties what to do. Student Resolution Center staff will mediate
small group disputes (i.e., roommate conflicts) and will also facilitate large‐scale
discussions involving multiple parties.
o Restorative justice: A restorative justice conference brings together those who
were impacted by an offense, including those who were harmed, those who were
responsible for causing the harm, and impacted community members. Through a
facilitated dialogue, they discuss what happened and determine the best ways to
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repair harm and improve relationships.
o Impact Circles: Impact circles are a form of Restorative Justice that brings
together small groups of students, who have been found responsible for similar
types of offenses, with relevant community stakeholders. Through answering
questions about their specific incidents and hearing others’ stories and
perspectives, students gain a better understanding of the impacts of their
behaviors on the larger community.
Degree Conferral
o Withholding degree: The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise
earned until the completion of the student conduct process, including the
completion of sanctions imposed.
o Revocation of degree: The University may revoke a degree for serious violations
of the Student Conduct Code committed by the student prior to graduation. Only
the Board of Governors may authorize the revocation of a degree.
Educational Workshops
Students may be required to participate in one or more of a variety of workshops
designed to address specific knowledge or skill areas. These workshops are intended to
help a student learn more about themselves and our shared communities.
Housing Modifications
o Residential reassignment: A student may be reassigned to another residence hall
room or building for disrupting the residential community or to appropriately
separate persons.
o Residential expulsion: The student is permanently banned from all residence halls.
Interpersonal Violence
A student may be required to complete an evaluation and recommended treatment.
Loss of Privileges
Privileges afforded to student organizations may be temporarily restricted in relation to
the severity of the behavior and the relevant conduct history of the organization. These
restrictions may include, but are not limited to:
o Restrictions on social events, including but not limited to restriction of the
presence of alcohol at social events.
o Restrictions on recruitment of new members into the organization for a
designated period of time.
o Restrictions on the organization’s ability to participate in meetings or events.
Parent or Guardian Notification
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The University may notify parents or guardians when a student under the age of 21 is
found responsible for violations of the Student Conduct Code involving alcohol, drugs, or
violence. Parental or guardian notification may also be made when a student is
suspended or expelled from residence halls or the University.
Restitution
Monetary compensation for loss or damages to University property.
Appeal Process:
Appeal of a Disciplinary Decision for an Individual Student: A responding party may appeal a hearing
officer’s decision. In cases where an impacted party has been identified by a hearing officer, that
individual also has a right to appeal the Hearing Officer’s decision. An appeal must be submitted online
within ten business days after the hearing officer’s decision is sent to the parties involved.
A hearing officer’s decision is considered final if an appeal is not submitted within the specified time.
Appeals submitted by another party on a student’s behalf will only be accepted when a student
acknowledges and affirms that the appeal represents their position. Once an appeal is submitted it is
reviewed by the chair of the Appeal Committee. While an appeal is pending, the responding party must
comply with all sanctions and restrictions from the hearing officer’s decision, unless otherwise specified
by the hearing officer.
An appeal is limited to a review of the record of the hearing and supporting information that was
evaluated in the decision‐making process. New information will only be considered if the chair
determines that the information was not available at the time of the hearing.
The appeal will only be granted on one or more of the following grounds:
1. The hearing was not conducted fairly, giving the responding party or any identified impacted
party the opportunity to present relevant information. Minor deviations from designated
procedures will not be a basis for supporting an appeal unless there is an adverse effect on the
outcome of the hearing.
2. The information presented in the case, if believed by the hearing officer, was insufficient to
establish that a violation of the Student Conduct Code occurred.
3. The sanctions imposed were not appropriate based on totality of the circumstances.
4. There is new information not available at the time of the original hearing that may be relevant to
the final decision.
The chair of the Appeal Committee will review the appeal and the record of the hearing to determine
one of the following actions:
• Deny the appeal.
• Send the case to the director of the Student Resolution Center or designee to review the
record, make any necessary modifications, and render a final decision. When the director
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served as the original hearing officer, the chair of the Appeal Committee will send the appeal
to the dean of students or designee to review the record of the case, make any necessary
modifications and render a final decision.
• Grant the appeal and convene the Appeal Committee to review the record of the case. New
information will be considered at this time.
If the Appeal Committee is convened, upon conclusion of its review, will do one of the following:
• Affirm the findings of responsibility and sanctions. Decisions affirmed by the Appeal
Committee are final. Written notification will be provided to the responding party and any
impacted party.
• Affirm the findings of responsibility and return the case to the original hearing officer or
director of the Student Resolution Center or their designee with recommendations to modify
the sanctions. Decisions made after review of the recommendations are final and written
notification will be provided to the responding party and any impacted party.
• Recommend reversal of the findings of responsibility if the Appeal Committee disagrees with
the hearing officer’s evaluation of information in the record and does not believe sufficient
information exists to support a violation of the Student Conduct Code. If the Appeal
Committee recommends a reversal, the chair will submit a recommendation in writing, as
follows:
o In all cases involving suspension or expulsion from the University (whether imposed
by the original hearing officer or recommended by the appeal committee after
review), the chair of the Appeal Committee will make a recommendation in writing to
the vice provost for Faculty Affairs and the vice president of Student Affairs for a final
decision.
o In all cases involving any form of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment, the chair of
the Appeal Committee will make a recommendation in writing to the vice provost for
Faculty Affairs and vice president of Student Affairs, who may also consult with the
director of Equal Opportunity for a final decision.
o In all other cases involving individual student violations of the Conduct Code, the
chair of the Appeal Committee will make a recommendation in writing to the dean of
students or designee who will make a final decision.
If the vice provost for Faculty Affairs and vice president of Student Affairs are unable to agree on the
action to be taken, the decision will be referred to the executive vice president and provost for final
action.
Composition of an Appeal Committee for an Individual Student:
In most circumstances the Appeal Committee will be comprised of:
• A chair who will be either a faculty or staff member
• One additional faculty or staff member
• One student appointed by the Associated Students of Colorado State University
In cases involving academic misconduct the Appeal Committee will be comprised of:
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• a chair who will be a faculty member
• one additional faculty member
• one student appointed by the Associated Students of Colorado State University
In cases involving interpersonal violence (including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
misconduct, or stalking) the Appeal Committee will be comprised of:
• A chair who will be either a faculty or staff member
• Two additional faculty or staff members
• The director of Equal Opportunity or designee, as a non‐voting member.
When an appeal is granted, a list of Appeal Committee members is provided to the responding party
and any impacted party. If the responding party or impacted party believes there is a conflict of interest
and provides rationale to the chair of the Appeal Committee, they may request the removal of a
member. The chair decides whether sufficient reason exists to remove a member.
Members of the Appeal Committee are expected to recuse themselves if they have a conflict of interest.
If the chair of the Appeal Committee is recused, has an identified conflict of interest or is unavailable
within a reasonable period of time, the director of the Student Resolution Center or designee, will
appoint another faculty or staff member to serve as chair. When a member is removed, they will be
replaced by another representative from the pool.
Appeal of a Disciplinary Decision for a Student Organization:
A student organization may appeal the decisions made by the All University Hearing Board or a hearing
officer. In cases where an impacted party has been identified by a hearing officer that individual also has
a right to appeal the decision. An appeal must be submitted online within ten business days after the
decision is sent to the parties involved.
The director of the Student Resolution Center or designee serves as the appellate officer for review of
decisions made by the All University Hearing Board or a hearing officer. If the director serves as the
original hearing officer, the vice president of Student Affairs will appoint a three‐person Student
Organization Appeal Committee to consider the appeal. The committee will then make
recommendations to the vice president of Student Affairs, who will make the final decision regarding
the appeal.
A hearing officer’s decision is considered final if an appeal is not submitted within the specified time.
While an appeal is pending, the student organization must comply with all sanctions and restrictions
from the decision unless otherwise specified by the hearing officer or All University Hearing Board.
An appeal is limited to a review of the record of the hearing and supporting information that was
evaluated in the decision‐making process. New information will only be considered if the director or
committee determines that the information was not available at the time of the original hearing.
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The appeal request may be granted based on one or more of the following grounds:
1. The original hearing was not conducted fairly or did not give the responding party
organization or impacted party the opportunity to present relevant information.
2. The decision was not based on substantial and sufficient information.
3. The sanctions imposed were not appropriate based on the totality of the
circumstances.
4. There is new information not available at the time of the original hearing that may be
relevant to the final decision.
After reviewing the appeal, the director of the Student Resolution Center or designee or the vice
president of Student Affairs will take one of these actions:
• Deny the appeal.
• Grant the appeal to review the record of the case. New information will be considered at this
time. While the case is being re‐considered, the student organization must continue to abide
by any stated conditions imposed by the original hearing officer or All University Hearing
Board.
The director of the Student Resolution Center or designee may make one of the following decisions:
o Affirm the decision.
o Reverse the decision.
o Amend the decision to clarify sanctions or offer additional resources to support the
responding party student organization.
The director or designee will communicate the decision to the student organization in writing which will
be considered the final outcome.
A student is not immune from prosecution by local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, even if
the university initiates disciplinary proceedings.
The Student Resolution Center acts on the institutional values of interpersonal civility and honoring
community standards. The Student Resolution Center offers:
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Consultation, coaching, and mediation to help resolve conflicts
• Conflict management, academic integrity, and civility training and education
• Advising the student led All University Hearing Board
• Hearings to determine if prospective students with a criminal or disciplinary record will be
admitted to the university
• Overseeing the student conduct process and hearings for students facing allegations of
misconduct on or off campus
•
Restorative Justice Program for repairing harm and restoring relationships
• Determining disciplinary action to be taken by the university, including educational
programs
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• Appeals process related to student conduct outcomes
Behavioral Expectations of Students Living in University Housing
Students residing in university residence halls or apartments contractually agree to obey:
• Federal, state, and local laws
• Student Conduct Code (https://resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/wp‐
content/uploads/sites/32/2018/08/Student‐Conduct‐Code‐v2018.pdf)
• Expectations outlined in the residential contract and university housing policies and
procedures (https://housing.colostate.edu/halls/policies/)
University Housing staff, under the supervision of Student Conduct Services, hear cases involving
housing contract violations and may impose sanctions including drug and alcohol education; educational
programs or activities; monetary restitution; reassignment to another residence hall room or building;
and termination of the residential contract or lease. Significant incidents or a pattern of problems will
result in referral to Student Conduct Services. Residence hall policies are available at
https://housing.colostate.edu/halls/policies/ and apartment policies are available at
https://housing.colostate.edu/apartments/policies/.
Disciplinary
Records
Student disciplinary records are maintained by Student Conduct Services in keeping with the
Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1973), the Higher Education Amendments (1998), and the Student
Conduct Code.
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CSU Police Department and How to Report a Crime
CSU police officers work closely with university offices to identify safety needs and concerns.
CSU Police Qualifications and Authority
About CSUPD
• Colorado State University Police Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• The department includes an investigations unit, patrol unit, records office and a 911
dispatch center.
• CSUPD officers are also commissioned officers in Larimer County and the city of Fort
Collins.
• CSUPD collaborates with Fort Collins Police Services, Poudre Fire Authority, Larimer
County Sheriff’s Office, the Office of the District Attorney, and other state and federal
law‐ enforcement agencies and investigation bureaus. As part of a regional first
responder network, CSU police hold mutual aid agreements with the county and city to
address contingencies such as natural disasters, civil disturbances, major crimes, and
pursuits of serious offenders who travel across jurisdictional lines. These mutual aid
agreements include provisions for joint investigations. Copies of these agreements are
available from CSU police.
About CSUPD officers
• CSU police officers are armed and have full law enforcement authority on all property
owned or controlled by the university, and the authority to make arrests on or off
university property.
• Officers possess peace‐officer commissions from the state of Colorado, Larimer County,
and the city of Fort Collins.
• Colorado State University police officers complete at least 860 hours of training in a
state‐certified police academy and field‐training program in preparation for their jobs.
About CSUPD’s jurisdiction
• Colorado State University Police Department’s jurisdiction and primary focus is all
property owned, leased or controlled by Colorado State University. While possessing
commissions from Larimer County and the city of Fort Collins, CSUPD does not routinely
patrol the county’s or city’s jurisdiction. However, CSUPD will assist on in‐progress calls
and specific interdiction initiatives at the request of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office
and Fort Collins Police Services.
About the CSU Police Department’s work on campuses
• Colorado State University police officers routinely patrol all buildings on campuses.
• Officers patrol campuses grounds on foot, by bicycle and in vehicles.
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• Campus Safety Officers are student employees who assist at university events and
provide safe escorts across campus via SafeWalk. These employees receive more than 50
hours of training. More information at police.colostate.edu/safe‐walk/.
How to Report an Emergency or Crime
CSU encourages all community members to make accurate and prompt reports of crimes and other
emergencies on campus and other CSU‐owned or controlled property. Reports about incidents on
campuses should be made to CSU police immediately; incidents off campuses should be reported to the
agency with jurisdiction (such as Fort Collins Police Services). Promptly reporting crimes provides law
enforcement agencies with the best opportunity to effectively address safety issues. If the victim of a
crime elects to or is unable to make such a report, others are encouraged to promptly do so.
If you witness or experience a crime or emergency, report it as soon as possible to CSU police by calling
911. The CSU Police Department is in Green Hall at the corner of Laurel and Meridian streets. CSUPD
operates 24 hours a day. The non‐emergency number is 970‐491‐6425.
It is important to report what you observe even if others have already made a report.
• To report a crime in progress or immediate threat to campus safety call or text 911 from
any phone. If you are on a campus, tell the dispatcher so immediately.
• To report a crime that is no longer in progress and is not an immediate threat, call (970)
491‐6425 or visit police.colostate.edu/. Crimes may be reported anonymously online at
police.colostate.edu/anonymous‐crime‐report/.
• To report a fire, call or text 911 from any phone. If you are on campus, identify your
location as Colorado State University first, and the campus location of the fire.
• To report any other emergency in progress, call or text 911.
• Students at the Sturm Collaboration Campus are encouraged to promptly report unusual
activity or incidents to the Arapahoe Community College Police Department by calling
303‐ 797‐5800. If there is no answer, call 911. 911 calls from cellular phones are free. An
Arapahoe Community College officer will meet with them to gather the information.
Tips for Reporting an Emergency when Contacting 911
• Call 911 from any phone or call or text from a cell phone.
• CSUPD dispatchers have an enhanced system that allows the dispatcher to see where the
call is from. This does not work for cell phones without location services turned on.
• The dispatcher will need to know the address of the emergency, which is not necessarily
where the call is coming from.
• 911 calls made from cell phones from within the city will be routed first to Fort Collins
Police Services, so if you are calling from a CSU campus, be sure to tell the dispatcher that
right away.
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• When you are reporting a crime, it is important to report it immediately from a safe
location.
• When speaking to a dispatcher, stay on the line and, as accurately as possible, tell the
dispatcher everything you can remember about the incident. If reporting about a suspect,
try to recall details such as the suspect’s clothing, if they were driving a vehicle, what it
looked like, and direction of travel either on foot or in a vehicle.
• If you can give first aid to someone or to relay information to another rescuer, CSU and
other local dispatchers are prepared to tell you what to do until emergency responders
arrive.
• If reporting a fire or someone in need of an ambulance, CSU police will immediately
notify fire or emergency medical personnel, then help with emergency measures such as
evacuation and managing traffic so that fire trucks and ambulances can access the scene.
Report all campus fires to CSU police immediately by calling 911.
How to Report an Incident of Sexual Harassment or Interpersonal Violence
In addition to the option of making a report to law enforcement, anyone may report an incident of
sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, or gender‐based discrimination to the Office of Title IX
Programs and Gender Equity as follows:
In‐person during business hours:
Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity
123 Student Services Building (corner of University Ave. and Libby Coy Way) Fort Collins, CO,
80523
Telephone: (970) 491‐1715 Email: titleix@colostate.edu
Online: The Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity website reporting form ‐
https://titleix.colostate.edu/title‐ix/reporting‐options/
Postal Mail:
Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity 0160 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins CO 80523‐0160
For definitions of interpersonal violence including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking and more information about reporting, please see the section on Reporting Interpersonal
Violence in this report.
Report a Crime Anonymously
To remain anonymous and report a crime to the CSU Police Department, you may fill out the
online
anonymous crime report form at police.colostate.edu/anonymous‐crime‐report/.
• Information you submit will be sent securely to CSU police without your identity being
revealed.
• Include as much detail as possible.
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• If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, please call or text 911.
• Crimes reported anonymously to CSU police will be included in the Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report as required by the Clery Act.
Confidentiality of Crime Reports
If you are the victim of a crime or want to report a crime, but do not want to pursue action within the
university or criminal justice system, we ask that you still consider filing a report. Depending upon the
circumstances of the crime you are reporting, you may be able file a report while maintaining your
privacy.
To make a voluntary, confidential report to the CSU Police Department, call 970‐491‐6425 and ask to
make a confidential report. The CSU Police Department will do all it can to comply with your wish to
keep your personally identifying information confidential, while also taking steps to ensure your safety
and the safety of others. This also allows the university to compile accurate records on the number and
types of incidents occurring on campuses. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, without personally identifying information.
In limited circumstances, the police department may not be able to assure complete confidentiality and
will inform you in those cases.
The university will not publish the names or other identifying information such as addresses or ID
numbers of victims of sexual or gender violence crimes in any public record unless required to do so by
law. Confidentiality is maintained in daily crime and fire logs, timely warnings, and emergency
notifications. CSU also will not publish any accommodation or supportive measure provided to a victim
unless such confidentiality impairs the effectiveness of the measure.
Other Voluntary, Confidential Reporting Options
In addition to the above reporting options, students and employees may seek support and guidance
from confidential university or community resources that maintain the confidentiality of the victim or
other person reporting.
While confidential resources may encourage a victim to report the incident to police, these offices will
maintain confidentiality and not share identifying information with police.
• The Victim Assistance Team, through the Women and Gender Advocacy Center, provides
confidential support and advocacy to Colorado State University students and any family or
friends who have experienced sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, or stalking on or off
campus, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 970‐492‐4242. During regular university
business hours, their offices are open to visit in person at 112 Student Services Building or in the
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satellite office in Room 234 of the Lory Student Center.
For more information, visit wgac.colostate.edu/victim‐assistance‐team‐ volunteers. The Women
and Gender Advocacy Center provides statistical information for this report but does not provide
any personally identifiable information and maintains confidentiality with all clients.
• Confidential reports may also be made to pastoral and professional counselors, licensed
psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, or graduate student staff in the CSU Health
Network Counseling Services Office, and these reports are considered confidential. CSU’s
pastoral and professional counselors inform clients of the institution’s policy as to maintaining
confidentiality. While counselors can assist their clients with reporting to law enforcement when
requested, no university policy or procedure exists that encourages counselors to inform their
clients of voluntary, confidential reporting procedures at Colorado State University. Counselors
assist clients on a case‐by‐case basis and discuss options and resources as may be appropriate for
each individual client. Crimes reported to pastoral or professional counselors are not assessed
for a timely warning.
• The CSU Health Network Counseling Services office is located in the Health and Medical Center
at the corner of College Ave. and Prospect Rd. Counseling Services may be reached during regular
business hours by calling 970‐491‐6053. Emergency after‐hours counselors are also available at
970‐491‐7111.
• The Women’s Clinic at CSU Health Network is located in the Health and Medical Center at the
corner of College Ave. and Prospect Rd. Call 970‐491‐1754 or visit
https://health.colostate.edu/womens‐clinic/.
For employees, confidential resources include:
• Office of the Ombuds
970‐491‐1527
https://ombuds.colostate.edu/
• Employee Assistance Program
https://hr.colostate.edu/employee‐assistance‐program/
970‐491‐3437
• ComPsych
https://hr.colostate.edu/employee‐assistance‐program/compsych‐guidance‐resources/
(800) 497‐9133
Non‐university confidential resources include:
• Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center Fort Collins Office
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Campus Security Authorities
The Clery Act classifies certain individuals as campus security authorities. Campus security authorities
have specific responsibilities for reporting Clery crimes. A campus security authority as defined under the
Clery Act is anyone who meets one or more of the following criteria:
• Any individual who works for the CSU Police Department in any capacity
• Any individual who does not work for the CSU Police Department, but has assigned
responsibility for campus security in some other respect (for example, an individual who
is responsible for monitoring the entrance into a university building, someone who works
for a security service contracting with CSU, emergency responders employed by CSU,
etc.)
• Any individual or organization specified by CSU as one to which students and employees
should report criminal offenses. In addition to those in the CSU Police Department,
employees in the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity fall within this category
• A CSU official who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities,
including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial
proceedings. An “official” is defined as any person who has the authority and the duty to
take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution. This definition is
broad, but some examples of such individuals are:
o a dean of students or director who oversees student housing, the student center
or student extracurricular activities
o a director of athletics, all athletic coaches (including part‐time employees and
graduate assistants)
o a faculty advisor to a student group
o a leader of some study abroad trips or other overnight trips
o a student resident advisor or assistant
o a student or employee who monitors access to residence halls or buildings that
are owned or controlled by CSU or a recognized student organization
o a coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
o a Title IX coordinator
o the director of a campus health center
o victim advocates or others who are responsible for providing victims with
advocacy services, such as assisting with housing relocation, disciplinary action or
court cases, etc. (but victim advocates do not report the identities of victims to
the CSU Police Department without the victim’s consent)
Because the definition of a campus security authority is quite broad, some employees who may be
considered campus security authorities may not realize this fact. If you are involved in any aspect of
campus security and safety, student affairs, or direct interaction with students as part of your assigned
duties, you may be a campus security authority.
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Each year the Clery Compliance Program Director will analyze and maintain a working document of all
campus security authorities, adjusting as needed with the assistance of the Clery Compliance Committee
and the university community.
Campus security authorities are required to:
• Take and pass the annual campus security authority online training.
• Report information of alleged crimes that are reported to them in good faith by others, as
well as information of alleged crimes that they personally witness. Under the Clery Act, a
crime is “reported” when it is brought to the attention of a campus security authority or
local law enforcement personnel by a victim, witness, other third party, or even the
offender. It doesn't matter whether or not the individuals involved in the crime, or
reporting the crime, are associated with the University.
• Record information about crimes reported to them. To record information about a crime
reported, the campus security authority completes a crime statistic report form.
• Submit all completed campus security authority incident report forms for inclusion in the
annual statistics.
For more information about campus security authorities, see clery.colostate.edu.
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Crime Prevention and Security Awareness Programs
General Programs
CSU police, residence hall staff, Support and Safety Assessment, and the Women and Gender Advocacy
Center are among groups on campus that provide safety and crime prevention educational programs in
a variety of settings.
General university educational programs include fire safety, personal safety, interpersonal violence
prevention, alcohol and drug awareness, and computer crimes. Many programs can be tailored to fit the
needs of the audience. Interpersonal violence trainings include information about the crimes of sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
For more information about educational, outreach and events related to interpersonal violence, or to
request a program contact:
CSU Police
Department (970)
491‐6425
750 Meridian Avenue ‐ Green Hall (at the corner of Laurel and Meridian streets)
Police.colostate.edu
Title IX Programs and
Gender Equity (970) 491‐
1715
123 Student Services Building (East Drive – Corner of University Ave & Libbie Coy Way)
titleix.colostate.edu
The Women and Gender
Advocacy Center (970) 491‐6384
112 Student Services Building (East Drive – Corner of University Ave & Libbie Coy Way)
wgac@colostate.edu
In 2021 the CSU Police Department delivered 24 programs or presentations to 1164 people, including
students, parents, faculty, and staff. All trainings are offered year‐round, and if a group would like a post‐
training follow‐up, that is always an option. However, CSUPD does not schedule classes unless they are
requested.
CSUPD training topics include:
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Active Assailant Response Series
• Active Assailant Response 100: This course is about raising awareness of participants in
many different and difficult situations. Curriculum includes tips on what to do if presented
with various active assailant scenarios; pre‐attack cursors of active killers in the United
States; how to intervene early to help others connect with CSU resources.
• Active Assailant Response 101 – Lecture and Lab: This course is about raising awareness
of participants in many different and difficult situations. Curriculum includes tips on what
to do if presented with various active assailant scenarios; hands‐on practice in a
controlled safe environment; pre‐attack cursors of active killers in the United States how
to intervene early to help others connect with CSU resources.
• Active Assailant Response 200 – Stop life‐threatening bleeding: Curriculum covers how to
recognize life‐threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a
bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her.
• Active Assailant Response 300 – Tabletop exercise: Based on needs and size of the class,
this course is tailored to help university employees understand their response roles by
realistically simulating an active assailant attack in a discussion‐based, informal classroom
setting. The exercise is customized to attendees and their university roles.
• Active Assailant Response 40(0‐4) Full Drill: Scaled to meet the needs of the group, these
trainings are designed to give participants the chance to adapt and apply knowledge they
have received in previous courses.
Additional Safety Training
• Safety 101: General safety and awareness for many different emergencies.
• Alcohol Education and Awareness: General education on effects of alcohol on the body
and alcohol laws.
• Drug Education and Awareness: General education on effects of illicit and effects on the
body and drug‐related laws.
• Marijuana Education and Awareness: General education on effects of marijuana on the
body and marijuana‐related laws.
• Safe and legal cycling on campuses: Biking tips and tricks on how to stay safe, following
laws and CSU policies, and fastest routes around campuses.
• Intro to US and Colorado laws for international students: Introduction to laws to help
international students be safe and successful at CSU.
• Welcome to CSU for new student families and friends: Brief introduction on Colorado
Laws, CSU policies and how to keep you and your stuff safe.
• New student alcohol laws and amnesty: Introduction to the amnesty law to encourage
students to call 911 during times of extreme need.
• CSUPD and you: Introduction to CSUPD covering officer training, equipment and guardian‐
centric model of policing.
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• Realistic Safety Strategies: Provide the attendee with risk reduction tools to help with their
self‐awareness, self‐defense technique, and empowerment.
In 2021 Support and Safety Assessment held six presentations and 300 people attended.
Support and Safety Assessment’s presentation is intended for all members of the CSU community and is
offered on request. It was also held at the Professional Development Institute, a continuing education
opportunity for CSU employees.
Tell Someone: How to report to the university if you are concerned about safety or mental health – your
own or someone else’s. (TellSomeone.Colostate.edu)
Bias Reporting: How to report information about incidents of bias. Reports are reviewed by the Bias
Assessment Team. Reports are reviewed by the Bias Assessment Team
https://biasreporting.colostate.edu/.
Threat Assessment, Student, and Employee Consultation Teams: These teams work to prevent, identify,
assess, intervene, manage, and coordinate a response to situations involving students and employees
that may pose a threat to the safety and well‐being of themselves, other individuals and the university
community https://supportandsafety.colostate.edu/consultation‐teams/.
CSU Education Abroad holds programs related to departure and travel security. The intended audience is
typically students who are travelling abroad and includes faculty who may be leading trips abroad and
other stakeholders involved.
In 2021 topics included:
• Ten region specific pre‐departure orientation that focused on culture, CSU travel
requirements and included a health and safety portion which covered travel safety and
crime prevention.
• Travel petitions were required of each student and asks that they research and document
any health and safety information related to their specific destination.
• Two faculty leader trainings which were held individually and in groups to discuss
managing student health and safety abroad.
• Fifty highly site‐specific in country trainings occurred which covered topics such as parts
of city to avoid, transportation safety tips and other location specific information.
The CSU Police Department also implements the following crime prevention strategies on campus:
• Regularly patrolling residence halls
• Regularly patrolling all buildings on campus and checking doors and windows for security
concerns, particularly after hours
• Reporting facilities issues such as lights and door locks that do not work correctly
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• Surveying university grounds for security and safety issues
• Presenting educational programs to students, parents, and employees about general
safety, sexual violence safety, DUI enforcement, substance abuse, bike safety and
education.
• Offering SafeWalk, a CSUPD service that provides a security escort from any campus
location to another campus location or a location within three blocks of campus, year‐
round, from dusk to dawn.
• Educating the university community about proactive reporting options to connect people
who are struggling with mental health issues or who may be a risk to themselves or
others with university resources and alerting campus offices that can address safety
concerns presented by these individuals.
• Providing a comprehensive resource to all employees regarding university offices that can
help them address people who present safety concerns.
• Collaborating with committees and individuals across the university to identify and
address safety and security needs for special events, new buildings, and concerns.
Educational Programs to Prevent Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence,
and
Stalking
CSU is committed to preventing interpersonal violence, and increasing awareness of
interpersonal
violence, as well as being a thought‐leader in helping other communities prevent interpersonal violence.
New students are required to complete Vector Solution’s Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate
and graduate student program, which is the university’s online sexual assault awareness and prevention
program, which educates students on jurisdictional definitions of and issues associated with consent,
sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Students learn about consent, including how alcohol and drugs impair a person’s ability to give or
receive consent, as well as how to help a friend, and how to intervene in a situation that might escalate
to sexual assault. It also includes information about the procedures for institutional disciplinary action in
cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as well as the procedures
a victim should follow if one of these crimes has occurred.
New employees are required to complete Vector Solution’s Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
Training program, which includes jurisdictional definitions of and issues associated with consent, sexual
assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking in addition to information regarding discrimination
and harassment. It also includes information about the procedures for institutional disciplinary action in
cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as well as the procedures
a victim should follow if one of these crimes has occurred.
Included in both the employee and student modules is robust information regarding safe and positive
options for bystander intervention. The modules provide students and employees with realistic sexual
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assault and relationship violence scenarios to help them identify problematic situations and practice
intervention strategies. The scenarios escalate through each of four scenes, each getting increasingly
problematic.
Students and employees are then asked which scene they started to feel uncomfortable with the
behaviors, how they would feel about doing something to address this situation, and what they would
do to intervene. Students and employees are provided with a range of intervention options and a
toolbox of skills to practice to increase their confidence as bystanders. Students receive tailored
feedback supporting their response and providing them with additional perspectives and strategies to
reinforce intervention.
The key message is that it doesn’t matter so much what students do in problematic situations, it’s that
they do something.
Also included in both the employee and student modules is information regarding risk reduction
information. Learners explore many characteristics of health relationships, including jurisdictional
definitions of consent, and how to recognize relationship abuse both in person and online. This
programming helps learners identify strategies intended to stop relationship violence and abuse before
it occurs by encouraging positive and health behaviors that foster health, mutually respectful
relationships.
This primary prevention programming includes a clear statement that the institution prohibits sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in its policies.
CSU through its Women and Gender Advocacy Center works to educate the university community about
interpersonal violence to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking before
it occurs. This work is done through ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns which are sustained
over time and focus on increasing understanding of topics relevant to and skills for addressing consent,
dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This programming highlights the impact
of changing social norms, risk reduction strategies and other approaches.
These programs, initiatives, strategies, and campaigns are designed to be comprehensive, intentional to
end domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. They:
• Are culturally relevant, inclusive of diverse communities and identities, sustainable,
responsive to community needs, and informed by research or assessed for value,
effectiveness, or outcome.
• Consider environmental risk and protective factors as they occur on the individual,
relationship, institutional, community, and societal levels.
• Decrease perpetration and bystander inaction and increase empowerment for victims to
promote safety and to help individuals and communities address conditions that facilitate
violence.
• Are offered in a multitude of formats (print, digital, in person, etc.) and to the full
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spectrum of university community members (students, faculty, staff, etc.).
The Women and Gender Advocacy Center reports that in 2021, they provided 63 ongoing prevention
and awareness campaigns or presentations that reached 4,017 people.
The programs from 2021 included:
Interpersonal Violence Programs: These programs aim to educate attendees on interpersonal violence
such as sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking, and how societal norms allow it to continue.
These programs help raise awareness to decrease perpetration.
Consent: Help students learn about consent and better understand the nuances of what is and isn’t
consensual. Colorado jurisdictional definition of consent is utilized in these programs. The SAFE model
(Say it, again, firm, exit) is often used in these trainings and it helps participants learn how to be explicit
with their wants, empowering them and promoting safety.
Sexual Assault 101: Attendees learn more specifically about sexual assault than general interpersonal
violence programs. These programs help raise awareness to decrease perpetration.
Healthy Relationships: Help attendees understand what is healthy, unhealthy, and abusive in a
relationship and how to navigate unhealthy and abusive behaviors. These programs help raise awareness
to decrease perpetration.
Stalking: Illuminates realities of stalking behaviors and encourages participants to consider if their
behaviors are stalking or cute. These programs help raise awareness to decrease perpetration.
Supporting Survivors: These programs aim to directly support survivors and coach others on how to
better support survivors in their lives whether or not they know survivors are around them. Several
versions of these programs were offered with topics regarding coping with triggers, navigating
boundaries during a pandemic, workshops and discussions. These programs empower survivors.
Masculinity: Discuss healthy and unhealthy masculinities and behaviors and help students to identify the
difference. These programs address conditions that may facilitate violence.
Body Positivity: Helps attendees build community, end harmful societal body norms, and reduce body
shaming behaviors.
Bystander intervention: Bystander intervention means safe and positive options that may be carried out
by an individual or individuals to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of dating violence,
domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Trainings teach learners about the “Five Ds of bystander intervention,” which are tools that can be used
to support someone who is being harmed. This includes training participants on how to use a spectrum
of different intervention options. The spectrum ranges from the most engaged to the least (while noting
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that any are helpful).
The Five Ds are:
• Direct ‐ directly intervene in a situation
• Delegate ‐ get help from someone else
• Delay ‐ after the incident is over, check in with the person who was harmed
• Distract ‐ take an indirect approach to de‐escalate the situation
• Document ‐ if someone is already intervening and you believe the person causing harm
behavior is escalated, document the situation
These allow for varying levels of intervention based on the situation and the bystanders level of safety.
Bystander intervention includes recognizing situations of potential harm, understanding institutional
structures and cultural conditions that facilitate violence, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying
safe and effective intervention options, and taking action to
intervene
(wgac.colostate.edu/education/anti‐violence‐strategies‐and‐campaigns/).
When it comes to sexual violence on college campuses CSU believes that bystander intervention
complements prevention efforts that focus on potential perpetrators (as they are the only ones, through
making the conscious choice to not perpetrate, who can truly prevent sexual violence) and risk reduction
strategies which focus on potential victims.
The Red Whistle Brigade: Through the Women and Gender Advocacy Center, students are trained to
provide interpersonal violence education programs to their peers.
The Office of Equal Opportunity offered a Sexual Harassment Awareness Training which discussed
elements of sexual harassment. It highlighted information from various policies and touched on topics
regarding discrimination, harassment, consensual relationships, reporting obligations and resources.
This training was offered six times in 2021 when departments would request in person training. Those
six presentations reached 146 CSU employees, including student employees, and Associated Students of
Colorado State University.
Safety information is available to CSU students and employees on the university’s safety site
(Safety.colostate.edu). During new employee orientation, employees are also provided with this link.
Students receive information about the safety website during Ram Welcome.
Safety messaging about sexual assault from the Public Safety Team. This includes preventative
information in required and voluntary alerts.
CSU is a recognized city of Fort Collins partner, the first municipality in the nation to become an “It’s On
Us” city, committed to preventing, reducing and understanding incidents of interpersonal violence.
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More information about crime on campuses:
• Safety.colostate.edu, the university’s safety website
• Emails from the university, which are received by all students, faculty and staff.
• Special text alerts shared by the university. Students, faculty and staff are strongly
encouraged to sign up for emergency text alerts. Students sign up via RamWeb
(ramweb.colostate.edu/registrar/Public/Login.aspx). Employees may sign up via the
administrative applications portal at aar.is.colostate.edu/
• Printed safety alert bulletins describing specific crimes or perpetrators
• Social media posts to the shared CSUPD and Public Safety Team accounts
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Campus Security Programs
University Building and Facility Access and Security
• Most university buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the university
community, guests, and visitors during normal business hours Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays and when the university is closed, such as during a snow day.
• Some buildings are open for designated hours on weekends, such as Morgan Library.
• Exterior doors on university buildings are locked each evening by Facilities Management.
Most buildings are locked manually, and others are secured remotely and accessible by key
cards.
• The remaining buildings are always locked and accessible by keycards, prox key and punch
codes.
• Buildings may be secured at different times based on factors such as night classes, special
events, or computer lab times.
• Do not prop building doors open or allow strangers into university buildings that have
been secured.
• Do not lend keys or key cards or leave them unattended in your work or living space.
• Do not give door entry or alarm codes to anyone you don’t know or who doesn’t have an
authorized reason to have the code.
• Report unlocked buildings after hours, problems with locks or security devices, and any
other building security or safety issues to the responsible building proctor (contact
information is on the Facilities Management website at fm.colostate.edu/proctors), or
Facilities Management dispatch, 970‐491‐0077.
• To gain access to CSU’s portion of the Sturm Collaboration Campus on the Arapahoe
Community College Campus after hours, students or employees must call 303‐660‐3160.
• Emergencies and situations posing an immediate threat to safety should be reported to
CSU police immediately by calling 911.
• CSU’s policy on building access, security and keys provides more detail on these matters
policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=556
• CSU Police Department regularly patrols campus buildings to enhance relationships with
faculty, staff, and students and to increase security and safety awareness.
Residence Hall Security
Residence hall security includes the following measures:
• Lobbies and common areas are open during dining center hours and then accessible only
by residents of the building after hours via keycard access.
• Floors and rooms are only accessible by residents with keycard access.
• All common bathrooms on the floors are also secured.
• Residents should not allow strangers access to the building, either by propping doors,
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lending keys, or opening doors for anyone waiting outside the building.
• Visitors and delivery people may use a house phone located outside the main entrance to
contact the appropriate host to gain access, once all entries to the building are locked in
the evening.
• All residence hall staff are trained on emergency response and have knowledge of
evacuation and safety protocol in the event of an emergency.
• All lobby doors and common areas can be locked down during an emergency to permit
access to residents of the building only. The option of locking buildings down entirely to
prevent any access into the building is also available.
• CSU Police Department partners with Housing & Dining Services to develop a community‐
oriented policing program. A full‐time, certified police officer is assigned to each
residence hall and regularly patrols it to enhance relationships with students and increase
security and safety awareness among students.
Campus Planning and Safety
Safety is an important consideration in planning, maintaining, designing, and remodeling of facilities on
campuses.
Exterior lighting is an important part of the university’s commitment to university safety. The CSU Police
Department monitors exterior lighting and reports issues to Facilities Management.
Once a year, a comprehensive survey of all exterior lighting, building safety, and security is conducted by
CSU police, Facilities Management, Risk Management and Environmental Health Services.
The university community is encouraged to call the CSU police (970‐491‐6425) or Facilities Management
dispatch (970‐491‐0077) when they see a light out. Light posts have numbers on them that help repair
people find them. If possible, provide the number when reporting a light out.
Facilities Management monitors door and security hardware daily. CSU police officers also report
defective locking mechanisms to Facilities Management as soon as they are discovered.
Shrubbery, trees, and other vegetation on campuses are trimmed on a regular basis. Fencing, roadway,
and sidewalk repairs are reviewed and completed at least annually.
The CSU Public Safety Team coordinates university emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and
recovery. This team, made up of members from several university departments, also recommends
safety and security policy for campuses.
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Emergency Blue Light Phones
More than 60 emergency blue light phones are located throughout Main Campus. These emergency
phones ring directly into the CSU Police Department dispatch center by simply pushing a button. Visit
colostate.edu, click on “Resources” and then click on “Campus Maps.” On the Campus Maps page, click
on the menu option for emergency blue light phones for locations.
Crimes on Non‐Campus Property
Sororities and fraternities
Greek houses are located off campuses and are not owned by the university. Because they are located
off campuses, they are under the jurisdiction of Fort Collins Police Services.
Security in sorority and fraternity houses is managed by a variety of methods and people, and that
information is available through the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at 970‐491‐0966.
CSU Student Conduct Services receives reports of crimes that occur in fraternities and sororities that are
recognized as student organizations by Colorado State University from the CSU Police Department
(which in turn receives crime information from Fort Collins police). Crimes occurring in fraternities and
sororities are included in CSU’s crime statistics for purposes of reporting under the Clery Act.
Crimes committed in other non‐campus locations of officially recognized student organizations are
reported to the CSU Police Department by law enforcement agencies from those jurisdictions. In
addition, crimes occurring in fraternities and sororities and other recognized student organization
locations must be reported to CSU police by campus security authorities who have knowledge of them.
Off‐campus locations
The CSU Police Department annually receives reports from Fort Collins police of all crimes that occurred
within CSU’s Clery geography, including CSU property that is not on campus. CSU police officers and
dispatchers monitor Fort Collins police radio traffic and view daily crime logs from that agency. Student
Conduct Services also regularly receives reports of crimes reported to Fort Collins Police that involve
students.
For all other CSU property that is not on a campus, the CSU Police Department regularly requests annual
crime reports from law enforcement agencies, including for any international locations that fall within
CSU’s Clery geography at any time.
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Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures
CSU’s Emergency Management unit plans and coordinates the mitigation, preparedness, response, and
recovery of natural and man‐made disasters occurring on, near, or possibly approaching CSU campuses.
This work is a cooperative effort among all university aspects, departments, and divisions including
police, academics, student government, Facilities Management, Athletics, and local fire, law
enforcement, and public safety agencies.
Colorado State University conducts emergency response exercises each year, including tabletop
exercises, field exercises, and emergency notification systems tests to assess and evaluate university
emergency plans and response. The university tests its notification systems once per semester.
Notification system tests help the university prepare for emergencies and dangerous situations.
The university will publicize its emergency evacuation procedures in conjunction with one of these tests
through the university‐wide online newsletter sent via email. The university annually schedules these
drills and exercises by its emergency manager communicating with local agencies, university
departments and residence hall staff. Annex U (Exercises) in the emergency response plan
(/policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=561) describes different types of exercises, how they are set
up, rules and procedures and needs assessments. CSU documents, for each test, a description of the
exercise, the date, the time and whether it was announced or unannounced. Documentation is available
from the Emergency Manager, who can be reached at 970‐491‐6425.
The Colorado State University Police Department and Public Safety Team have received training in
responding to critical incidents on a campus.
When a serious incident occurs on a campus, CSUPD is usually the first emergency responder on scene.
Depending upon the nature of the incident, Fort Collins Police Services, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office,
Poudre Fire Authority and Poudre Valley Hospital Emergency Medical Services, CSU Environmental
Health Services, or federal agencies may respond.
Colorado State University’s emergency response plan emergency response plan (at
https://safety.colostate.edu/emergency‐response‐plan/) will help the community respond to hazards
that may affect safety, health, and university operations. The plan describes the planned response to
emergencies and delineates the roles and responsibilities of departments, divisions, and agencies that
are expected to help protect life and property on campus. It also describes how the university works to
reduce or eliminate threats to life and property.
Major university emergencies will be coordinated from an Emergency Operations Center, depending on
the nature of the emergency, using either a primary or secondary physical location, or a virtual center if
deemed necessary by leadership. Strategic decision making will rest with the university Executive Public
Safety Team in consultation with the university president.
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Every employee is responsible for:
• Helping notify the university about risks in buildings and on university grounds and
educating colleagues about risks in their areas.
• Knowing and understanding the building safety plan for buildings they primarily occupy.
• Learning the locations of exit routes, exit stairwells, pull stations, fire extinguishers and
automatic external defibrillators, called AEDs.
• Knowing and posting emergency phone numbers.
• Participating in all fire drills, treating every alarm as an actual emergency and evacuating a
building during an alarm.
• Learning the needs of anyone for whom you are responsible who may need assistance
during an emergency.
• Knowing rally point locations.
• Calling 911 immediately during an emergency.
The university’s emergency response plan is available online. As part of that plan, each building on a
campus is required to have a building safety plan. Building safety plans contain specific evacuation
procedures for that building.
In general, evacuation procedures include:
• Faculty who are teaching classes at the time of an emergency are responsible for the
orderly evacuation of class participants and should be the last one out of the classroom
to verify evacuation for responders.
• DO NOT take time to turn off computers, printers or office lights. Close, but DO NOT
lock, office door and windows.
• Gather your personal belongings if it is safe to do so. (Reminder: take prescription
medications out with you if possible; it may be hours before you are allowed back in the
building.)
• Exit the building through the closest exit. DO NOT use the elevator.
• All personnel should be familiar with exit paths for their areas. Refer to your floor plan
and be familiar with the shortest path possible and a secondary exit.
• Proceed in an orderly manner as quickly as possible to the nearest exit and then to the
designated rally point. Be alert for individuals with disabilities or injuries who may need
assistance. However, under no circumstances should an individual risk or jeopardize his
or her personal safety attempting to rescue another person. All occupants who are
physically incapable of exiting the building without assistance should go to the nearest
stair tower or area of refuge and await rescue. Notify the building proctor or responding
emergency personnel of any known individual that may be unable to independently exit
the building.
• Stay at the designated rally point until you are instructed to leave. This way an accurate
head count can be taken. Faculty and lab assistants are responsible for the students.
Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and
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personnel.
• Upon arrival of CSUPD police or other first responders dependent on the location of the
emergency, the proctor will assist them in as requested or directed. Poudre Fire
Authority staff or Colorado State University police will clear the building, checking
elevators, areas for the physically disabled and laboratory areas.
• Emergency alarms being turned off DOES NOT mean the building is clear and safe to re‐
enter. They are silenced so that emergency response personnel can communicate with
each other. DO NOT RE‐ENTER THE BUILDING for any reason until instructed to do so by
fire department, Environmental Health Services, or police officials. In case of a full
campus evacuation:
o Evacuate as instructed in emergency announcement.
o Leave by vehicle unless instructed otherwise.
o Do not return to the area until instructions are received saying it is safe.
o Move to designated rally points if unable to go home or if you are instructed to
do so.
• Also see the evacuation procedures for fire emergencies described in the section on fire
safety in Campus and Evacuation Procedures.
Lightning Detection and Warning System
CSU employs a lightning detection and warning system on its main Fort Collins campus
. The sensor
constantly monitors atmospheric conditions within a two‐mile radius that can cause lightning and
triggers a horn when conditions that create a danger of lightning exist. The horn “red alert” alarm
activates a strobe light on the assembly that begins intermittently flashing, and one 15‐second blast from
the horns is sounded in all directions that can be heard 700 yards away. This serves as a warning to
those within hearing distance to seek appropriate shelter for the duration of the red alert period.
All outdoor activities must cease during red alert periods, and everyone in the area should seek shelter
immediately. Appropriate shelter includes surrounding buildings, automobiles, and, when one of those is
not available, dense woods or low‐lying areas. When the danger has passed (a minimum of 10 minutes
after the original alarm), an all‐clear signal is given – the strobe light will stop flashing, and three
separate, five‐second blasts from the horns will sound. After the all‐clear signal has sounded, it is safe to
resume outdoor activities. However, good judgment should still govern, and if the conditions do not
appear to be safe to resume activity, wait until conditions improve.
More information about the system is available by emailing EHS@colostate.edu or calling 970‐ 491‐4749.
The lightning system’s horns and strobe lights are tested the first Tuesday of every month at about 9
a.m.
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Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings
Emergency
Notifications
Under the Clery Act, the university issues emergency notifications to students and employees
when
certain threatening events take place within CSU’s Clery geography.
When is an emergency notification necessary?
Under the Clery Act, the institution is required to notify the university community as soon as there is
reasonable confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on a campus that
involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. The university is not
required to alert the university community if a threat is immediately contained.
An immediate threat includes an imminent or impending threat, such as an active assailant, approaching
tornado, or fire currently raging in one of our buildings. To report an emergency that presents such a
threat, call 911 immediately and identify your location to the dispatcher.
Additional emergency responders or university officials may raise the need and decide to notify the
university community about non‐police related emergencies, such as an infectious disease outbreak.
How does CSU determine if an emergency notification should be issued due to a significant emergency or
dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to health and safety?
Police‐related emergencies:
CSU police immediately gather information upon responding to a report of an emergency or dangerous
situation and evaluate the situation as quickly as possible for any immediate risk to the university
community.
Information can be limited in the first moments of a police response, but officers will work to quickly
gather initial information from as many people as possible, visually assess the situation, and look for
evidence of a crime. If the information available indicates that there is an immediate risk to health and
safety of campus, even if a report has not been verified as credible, the responding CSUPD officer or
officers will alert their supervisors to request a review for an emergency notification. Supervisors will
immediately contact the chief of police or designee with known information for immediate
consideration. The chief or designee will initiate the process of sending an emergency notification.
When initiating the process for considering an emergency notification, the chief or designee will
consider the overall safety of the university community. The chief or designee also will provide
information appropriate to include in the notification about the incident to the public information
officer or the information officer’s backup to craft the alert. The chief of police or designee and the
public information officer will, without delay, and considering the safety of the community, determine
the content of the notification and initiate and send through the notification system, unless issuing a
notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a
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victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency. Information that may harm the
victim or compromise emergency response will not be included in a notification.
The information officer will coordinate notification language with the chief or designee for an immediate
review for accuracy, and then send out the notification.
When an emergency or dangerous situation is reported to the CSU Police Department, the chief of police
or designee will consider the facts known at that time to assess the nature of the emergency, its
severity, and the areas or segments of the university community that are endangered.
The decision to issue an emergency notification may be made by the CSU chief of police, an officer
expressly authorized by the chief of police, or by the Public Safety Team. Because of the urgent nature
of these notices, the university’s primary objective will be to confirm whether emergency conditions
exist as quickly as possible, and considering the safety of the community, determine the content of the
notification and initiate the notification system without delay.
When it is confirmed by the university that a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an
immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees is occurring on or nearby a campus or
other locations as required by the Clery Act, the university will issue an emergency notification.
An emergency notification is issued immediately upon confirmation that a dangerous situation or
emergency exists or is threatened.
During extreme circumstances, such as an active assailant, CSUPD dispatch may send an emergency alert
and then the chief of police or designee and the Public Information Officer will coordinate follow up
message content and the public information office will send those messages, leaving dispatch available
to manage emergency calls.
The university weighs possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts or endangering a victim of
a crime before sending an emergency notification.
If a threat has been immediately contained by law enforcement, or if the incident appeared to be
targeted toward specific individuals known to the assailant and there is no threat to other individuals, no
warning is issued.
Some examples of situations in which an emergency notification would be considered include:
• Approaching tornado or other extreme weather conditions.
• Large scale gas leak or chemical spill on, near, or possibly approaching a campus.
• Armed intruder, active assailant or active shooter on, near, or possibly approaching a
campus.
• Explosion or large fire on, near, or possibly approaching campus.
The only reason that CSU would not immediately issue a notification for a confirmed ongoing emergency
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or dangerous situation would be if doing so would compromise efforts to:
• Assist a victim.
• Contain the emergency.
• Respond to the emergency, or
• otherwise mitigate the emergency.
This determination will be re‐evaluated and, if situations change, an emergency notification may be
issued.
Non‐police related emergencies:
University officials should gather information about non‐police related emergencies, such as an
infectious disease outbreak, as experienced with COVID. These officials include public health employees,
environmental health employees, etc., who have knowledge of emergent situations and the risks they
present.
Information can be limited in the early stages of an evolving situation, but university officials will work to
quickly gather initial information from as many people as possible, assess the situation, and look for
confirmation of an emergency. Emergency Notifications sometimes are issued before complete
information is available and before police can determine if a report is credible.
If information available indicates that there is an immediate risk to health and safety of campus, the
associate vice president of Safety and Risk Services or designee will determine, along with responding
offices and the Clery compliance program director, if a notification should be issued.
The associate vice president will provide information appropriate to include in a notification or
notifications about the risk or threat. The public information officer will, without delay, and considering
the safety of the community, work with the associate vice president and other responding units to
determine the content of the notification. The public information officer will write, initiate and send the
notification through the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the professional
judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate
the emergency. Information that may compromise emergency response will not be included in a
notification.
Determining Segments of the University Community to Receive an Emergency Notification
University and local first responders provide information that may be included in an emergency
notification and will help determine what segments of the university community should receive
the notification.
To determine who receives a notification, CSUPD and the public information officer will consult about
whether a risk is contained to a specific population or area of a campus and the type of alert being
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issued. For non‐police related notifications, the public information officer and associate vice president,
along with other responding units, will determine the recipients of the notification.
Most emergency notifications will be sent to the entire university community. Some messages may be
segmented through a variety of communications channels to include verbal instructions or flyers to
individuals in a specific building or area, or through message lists to segmented populations, such as
individuals living in a specific residence hall.
These notifications can be expanded to include other segments or the entire university population as the
situation unfolds. The entire university will be notified if a threat is not contained to one geographical
location or one population. The university’s text and other electronic alert systems generally do not
segment populations but send to all university members who are enrolled to receive them. In addition,
most alerts and notifications are copied verbatim and shared on social media and the university’s safety
website.
Generally, all university employees and students will receive notifications, including email messages, and
a text message may be sent to subscribers. All employees and students are strongly urged to sign up for
text alerts; no segment of the university population is automatically enrolled. Students may enroll and
verify their information through RamWeb (https://ramweb.colostate.edu/registrar/Public/Login.aspx)
and employees may enroll and verify their information through the Human Resources self‐ service portal
(https://hr.colostate.edu/current‐employees/payroll/employee‐self‐service/).
These notifications are sent any time an emergency is reported that meets the criteria for an emergency
alert, including in the middle of the night.
CSU may target specific areas or buildings on a campus with emergency notification or timely warning
information in addition to or instead of mass notification or may select only specific buildings in which to
share an emergency alert.
The university may also post messages about the dangerous condition on the Safety website and the
shared CSUPD and Public Safety Team social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter). If assistance is
needed from additional law enforcement or emergency response agencies, they will be contacted by
CSUPD to request assistance. If local media is helpful or necessary to disseminate any alerts, such
outlets will be contacted for assistance.
In some cases, the main university social media accounts also will share emergency information.
Emergency notifications may be issued to the entire university community through some or all of the
following:
• The CSU emergency email system, which sends emails to all students and employees. No
one can opt out of receiving messages.
• Postings to the Safety website – safety.colostate.edu or other appropriate websites.
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• The CSU opt‐in emergency text alert system. Students and employees are strongly
encouraged to sign up for the university’s emergency text notification system and to
periodically check to make sure that their mobile number in the system is correct.
Students may enroll and verify their information through RamWeb
(https://ramweb.colostate.edu/registrar/Public/Login.aspx) and employees may enroll
and verify their information through the Human Resources self‐service portal. It only
takes a few moments to sign up for alerts and doing so may help save your life or the life
of another.
• Students studying and employees working at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at the
Arapahoe Community College are encouraged to sign up for Arapahoe Community
College’s emergency alert system. To do so, download the ACC Alert App onto your smart
phone. You can download the app at
https://apparmor.apparmor.com/clients/arapahoe.edu/.
• More information about Arapahoe Community College campus safety can be found at
https://www.arapahoe.edu/advising‐support/student‐support/campus‐safety.
• Fliers or printed notices sent to specific offices or university community members where
the threat is targeted and not immediate.
• Posted on one or more of the university’s social media sites.
Depending upon the level of threat and context of the emergency, emergency notifications may also be
shared via:
• Reverse 911 calls or the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority
• Cable television messages
• University homepage at www.colostate.edu
• Main university social media accounts
• University’s online newsletter SOURCE, at https://source.colostate.edu/
• Parent & Family online newsletter (https://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/the‐hub/) and
social media accounts (called Colorado State Parents & Families on Facebook)
• CSU status recorded line 970‐491‐7669
Timely Warnings
When is a timely warning necessary?
When a Clery crime which occurred on Clery geography is reported to CSUPD or the Title IX office, the
report is assessed for whether a serious or continuing threat is present. CSU is responsible for issuing a
timely warning if a Clery Act crime has been reported on Clery geography and CSU determines there is a
serious or continuing threat to the university community. The Clery Act does not define “timely,” but the
intent of the warning is to promptly provide information to people to help them prevent or protect
themselves from similar crimes. Timely warnings sometimes are issued before complete information is
available and before police can determine if a report is credible.
How are timely warnings issued?
Once an initial report of a crime has been received that may fit the criteria for a timely warning, the
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CSUPD chief or designee will determine if a timely warning should be issued. Determining if a timely
warning will be sent depends on the information reported, the timing of the report, and if continuing
threat to the university community is present.
Timely warnings may be issued to the entire university community through:
• The CSU emergency email system, which sends emails to all students and employees. No
one can opt out of receiving messages.
• Postings to the Safety website at www.safety.colostate.edu.
• The CSU opt‐in emergency text alert system. Students and employees are strongly
encouraged to sign up for the university’s emergency text notification system and to
periodically check to make sure that their mobile number in the system is correct.
Students may enroll and verify their information through RamWeb
(https://ramweb.colostate.edu/registrar/Public/Login.aspx) and employees may enroll
and verify their information through the Human Resources self‐service portal. It only
takes a few moments to sign up for alerts and doing so may help save your life or the life
of another.
• Students studying and employees working at the Sturm Collaboration Campus are
encouraged to sign up for Arapahoe Community College’s emergency alert system. To do
so, download the ACC Alert App onto your smart phone. You can download the app at
https://apparmor.apparmor.com/clients/arapahoe.edu/. More information about
Arapahoe Community College campus safety can be found at
https://www.arapahoe.edu/advising‐support/student‐support/campus‐safety.
• Fliers or printed notices sent to specific offices or university community members where
the threat is targeted and not immediate.
• Warnings may also be posted on one or more of the university’s social media sites.
Depending upon the level of threat and context of the emergency, emergency notification and timely
warning messages may also be shared via:
• Cable television messages
• Reverse 911 calls or the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority
• University homepage at www.colostate.edu
• Main university social media accounts
• University’s online newsletter SOURCE (https://source.colostate.edu/)
• Parent & Family online newsletter (https://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/) and social
media accounts (called Colorado State Parents & Families on Facebook)
• CSU status recorded line 970‐491‐7669
Emergency email and text notification systems will be tested throughout the year, using test messages.
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Determining the Content of the Emergency Notification or Timely Warning
The chief of police or designated officer and the CSUPD public information officer or designee will
determine the content of the message. These individuals will rapidly discuss known facts that can be
released without compromising a police investigation.
The information officer or designee will coordinate notification language with the chief or designee for an
immediate review for accuracy, and then send out the notification.
Those issuing the notification will use the following guidelines when determining the contents of the
emergency message:
• Initial alerts warn all or part of the university community of a danger and the actions they
should take to safeguard their safety.
• Information pertaining to the reported incident will be screened to include the most
information as possible, based on what occurred, where it occurred, and when it
occurred.
• To achieve this, notifications may include available information such as descriptive
phrases or words about the incident (such as robbery, assault, or hazardous materials
spill), the location where an incident was reported to have occurred, the time of the
incident or threat, and information that may assist with emergency response, such as a
suspect description.
• Messages distributed in the early stage of a rapidly unfolding emergency will generally be
short, precise, and directive. Examples include: “CSU Alert: Assault reported outside of
the south entrance to the Lory Student Center. Suspect is white female wearing a pink
shirt, jeans. May be armed with a tire iron.”
• Subsequent messages may be sent to inform the university community about additional
details of the situation if new information becomes available, or to clarify initial
information that has already been shared. These messages are generally distributed once
first responders have additional information about the reported situation. Examples
include: “CSU Alert 2: Suspect last seen running south through Lory Student Center plaza.
Call 911 if suspect seen. When available updates at www.safety.colostate.edu.”
• When possible, an all‐clear notice is sent once the situation is nearly or completely
resolved.
o The purpose of this message is to reassure the community that the university is
working diligently to resolve the dangerous situation.
o It can also be used to provide additional information about the situation and
where resources will be available.
o The notification goal is to ensure individuals are aware of the situation and that
they know the steps to take to safeguard their personal and community safety.
o Some situations do not reach a clear resolution, such as the location and arrest of
a suspect, so it is not possible to always issue an all‐clear.
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In all emergency notifications and timely warnings, the university will follow procedures to assure that
the names or identifying characteristics of crime victims are not publicly disclosed, including a review of
the content of notifications by the CSU Police Department Chief.
Sharing information with the community outside of the university
• When all students receive an emergency notification, Student Affairs may share the
content of that notification through its Parents and Family email list.
• The university also may post the text of all emergency notifications that are shared with
the majority of the university community on its safety website
(http://www.safety.colostate.edu/).
• Emergency notifications shared with only a geographical or segmented portion of the
university population will generally not be shared online.
• The content of emergency notifications is generally also shared via the Public Safety Team
and CSU Police Department joint social media accounts.
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Missing Student Policy and Official Notification Procedures
CSU’s missing student notification policy and official notification procedures apply to students who
reside in on‐campus and university housing.
If anyone believes that any CSU student who resides in on‐campus and university housing is missing for
more than 24 hours, he or she should immediately notify the CSU Police Department at 970‐491‐6425. A
person also may report that a student is missing to a residence hall advisor or director or to the
Residence Life main office at 970‐491‐4719. All missing student reports must be immediately referred to
CSUPD (in any case, no more than 24 hours after the report is received). Housing and Dining Services will
alert CSUPD within 24 hours of determining that a student is missing.
When a student who resides in an on‐campus and university student housing facility is reported missing,
CSU will investigate to determine if the student is missing, including taking any or all of the following
steps:
• Contacting the student via e‐mail and phone
• Conducting a welfare check into the student’s room or apartment
• Contacting the student’s designated confidential contact person or designated
emergency contact person
• Contacting others who may know the student such as parents, guardians, roommates,
club advisors, friends, floor mates, club members, and friends
• Contacting employers and associates
• Contacting the student’s professors
• Attempting to locate the student’s vehicle
• Searching campus locations to find the student
• Sharing the student’s picture and requesting assistance from the community in obtaining
pertinent information
• Checking the student’s social media sites
• Proximity key access
• Meal plan use
• Any other investigative measures as determined by CSU and law enforcement officials
CSUPD may consult with university offices in determining whether a student is missing, who is the
appropriate party to initiate contact with the student’s emergency or designated confidential contact
person, and any other actions that may be appropriate regarding the missing student.
CSU notifies all students who reside in on‐campus and university housing that they may designate a
confidential contact person to be notified no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be
missing. Students designate this person by completing the confidential contact form provided when
they first move into the residence halls and may change their designation at any time by going online in
the residence hall intranet system (students must be logged in to make changes). The confidential
contact information provided by the student is accessible only to authorized campus personnel,
including law enforcement, and may not be disclosed to anyone else. If the student does not register a
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confidential contact person, then the student’s designated emergency contact person or people shall be
contacted.
The university will contact the parents, custodial parent or guardian of all unemancipated
students younger than 18 who reside in on‐campus and university housing within 24 hours, in
addition to contacting the confidential contact person designated by the student.
CSU will notify all students living in on‐campus and university housing that, if they are
determined to be missing for more than 24 hours, the institution will initiate the following
official notification procedures:
• The university will notify the confidential contact person identified by
the missing student within 24 hours after determining that the student
is missing.
• If the missing student is an unemancipated minor younger than 18, the
student’s custodial parent or guardian as identified in CSU records will also
be notified within 24 hours from the time the student is determined
missing.
• The university will notify the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours of
the determination that the student is missing, unless the local law
enforcement agency was the entity that made the determination that the
student is missing
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Interpersonal Violence: Definitions and Reporting Options
Colorado State University prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence and stalking (collectively “interpersonal violence”).
Definitions You Should Know
Sexual harassment is defined under federal Title IX regulations as conduct on the basis of sex that
constitutes one or more of the following:
• An employee of the University conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or
service of the University on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual
conduct
• Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe,
pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal
access to the University’s education program or activity. Depending upon the
behaviors, examples of such conduct may include, but are not limited to:
o Gender‐based bullying, including towards trans and non‐binary people
o Direct propositions of a sexual nature
o Pressure for sexual activity
o A pattern of conduct that includes one or more of the following:
o Unwelcome and unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, or brushing
against a person’s body
o Remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s clothing or body,
whether or not intended to be complimentary
o Remarks about sexual activity or speculations about previous sexual
experience
o Other comments of a sexual nature, including sexually explicit
statements, questions, jokes or anecdotes
o Written or digital communications such as emails, texts, live or
streaming audio or video, social media posts, etc. containing sexual
comments, words or images
o Visual displays of sexually oriented images outside the educational context
• Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined
in laws and regulations and set forth below
Sexual assault as defined by the Clery Act is an offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling,
incest, or statutory rape as used in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program. Per the National
Incident‐Based Reporting System User Manual from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program, a
sex offense is “any sexual act directed against another person, without consent of the victim,
including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.”
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• Rape is 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 is 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 is sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other
within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
• Statutory rape is sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age
of consent as determined by the law of the jurisdiction where the event takes
place.
Sexual assault is also defined in Colorado by statute C.R.S. § 18‐3‐402 as follows: Any actor who
knowingly inflicts sexual intrusion or sexual penetration on a victim commits sexual assault if:
• The actor causes submission of the victim by means of sufficient consequence
reasonably calculated to cause submission against the victim's will; or
• The actor knows that the victim is incapable of appraising the nature of
the victim's conduct; or
• The actor knows that the victim submits erroneously, believing the actor to be the
victim's spouse; or
• At the time of the commission of the act, the victim is less than fifteen years of age,
and the actor is at least four years older than the victim and is not the spouse of
the victim; or
• At the time of the commission of the act, the victim is at least fifteen years of age,
but less than seventeen years of age and the actor is at least ten years older than
the victim and is not the spouse of the victim; or
• The victim is in custody of law or detained in a hospital or other institution and
the actor has supervisory or disciplinary authority over the victim and uses this
position of authority to coerce the victim to submit, unless the act is incident to
a lawful search; or
• The actor, while purporting to offer a medical service, engages in treatment or
examination of a victim for other than a bona fide medical purpose or in a
manner substantially inconsistent with reasonable medical practices; or
• The victim is physically helpless and the actor knows the victim is physically
helpless and the victim has not consented.
Domestic violence as defined in the Clery Act includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence
committed by someone who is a:
• Current or former spouse or partner of the victim
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• Person with whom the victim shares a child in common
• Person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or
partner
• Person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or
family violence laws of Colorado
• Or 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 Colorado, the criminal law definition of domestic violence is found in C.R.S. § 18‐6‐800.3, as
follows:
• Domestic violence means an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with
whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. Domestic
violence also includes any other crime against a person, or against property,
including an animal, or any municipal ordinance violation against a person, or
against property, including an animal, when used as a method of coercion,
control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a person with
whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship.
• Intimate relationship means a relationship between spouses, former spouses,
past or present unmarried couples, or persons who are both the parents of the
same child regardless of whether the persons have been married or have lived
together at any time.
It is notable that Colorado law requires a mandatory arrest in certain circumstances. Where an
officer has probable cause to believe that an individual has violated a valid restraining order, or
where an officer has probable cause to believe that a crime of domestic violence has been
committed an arrest is mandated; officers have no discretion. Often, police receive calls from the
victims, from friends, or from concerned neighbors who hear the noise of an argument or fight.
Dating violence as defined by the Clery Act means 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 based on the reporting party’s statement and with consideration of:
• Length of the relationship
• Type of relationship
• Frequency of interaction between the people involved in the relationship
Colorado does not define the term dating violence in its statutes. However, the definition
above for domestic violence is broad enough to encompass interpersonal violence between
persons in an intimate relationship.
Stalking as defined by the Clery Act means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a
specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for a person’s safety or the
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safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress.
• Course of conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to, acts
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.
• Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar
circumstances and with similar identities to the victim.
• Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that
may, but does not necessarily, require medical or other professional treatment
or counseling.
Stalking is a crime in Colorado and is on the rise in many academic settings. Colorado law (C.R.S.
§18‐3‐602) defines stalking as follows:
A person commits stalking if directly, or indirectly through another person, the person knowingly
commits one or more of these acts:
• Makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with the threat,
repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, or places under surveillance that
person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom
that person has or has had a continuing relationship.
• Makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with the threat,
repeatedly makes any form of communication with that person, a member of
that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has
had a continuing relationship, regardless of whether a conversation ensues.
• Repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, places under surveillance, or makes any
form of communication with another person, a member of that person's
immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing
relationship in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious
emotional distress and does cause that person, a member of that person's
immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing
relationship to suffer serious emotional distress. For purposes of this paragraph, a
victim need not show that he or she received professional treatment or
counseling to show that he or she suffered serious emotional distress.
If you believe you are being stalked, let someone know. Document all activities related to the
person who you believe may be stalking you and report the incident to the police. Don’t
discount the situation and ignore red flags. Trust your judgment. If a situation doesn’t feel
right, ask for help.
Consent is defined under Colorado law as “cooperation in act or attitude pursuant to an exercise
of free will and with knowledge of the nature of the act. A current or previous relationship shall
not be sufficient to constitute consent under the provisions of this [statute]. Submission under
the influence of fear shall not constitute consent.” [C.R.S. §18‐3‐401(1.5)].
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It is the responsibility of every individual to ensure they have the consent of others to engage in
sexual activity. Communication regarding consent consists of mutually understandable words or
actions that indicate an unambiguous willingness to engage in specific sexual activity at the same
time, in the same way. In the absence of clear communication or outward demonstration, there
is no consent. Lack of protest, lack of resistance, or silence do not alone constitute consent.
Consent must be all of the following:
• Knowing: All individuals understand, are aware of, and agree as to the “who”
(same partners), “what” (same acts), “where” (same location), “when” (same
time), and “how” (the same way and under the same conditions) of the sexual
activity.
• Active: Consent must take the form of “clearly understandable words or actions”
that reveal one’s expectations and agreement to engage in specific sexual activity.
This means that silence, passivity, submission, or the lack of verbal or physical
resistance (including the lack of a “no”) should not – in and of themselves – be
understood as consent. Consent cannot be inferred by an individual’s manner of
dress, the giving or acceptance of gifts, the extension or acceptance of an
invitation to go to a private room or location, or on a date.
• Voluntary: Consent must be freely given and cannot be the result of
respondent’s intimidation (extortion, menacing behavior, bullying), coercion
(severe or persistent pressure causing fear of significant consequences from
respondent if one does not engage in sexual activity), force (violence, physical
restraint, or the presence of a weapon), threats (indications of intent to harm,
whether direct or indirect), or fraud (misrepresentation or material omission
about oneself or the present situation in order to gain permission for sexual or
intimate activity).
• Present and Ongoing: Consent must exist at the time of sexual activity. Consent to
previous sexual activity does not imply consent to later sexual acts; similarly,
consent to one type of sexual activity does not imply consent to other sexual acts.
Consent to engage in sexual activity with one person does not constitute consent
to engage in sexual activity with another person.
Consent may also be withdrawn at any time, for any reason, provided the person withdrawing
consent makes that known in clearly understandable words or actions. Even if a person agreed to
a sexual interaction or continued sexual interaction, that person has the right to change their
mind, at any time, irrespective of how much sexual interaction may have already taken place.
Consent to any one form of sexual activity does not imply consent to any other forms of sexual
activity. The existence of a dating relationship or past sexual relations between the individuals
involved is not conclusive evidence of consent in another instance (nor will subsequent sexual
relations or dating relationship alone suffice as evidence of previous consent).
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Reporting
Interpersonal
Violence
Victims are not required to report to law enforcement to receive assistance. However, reporting
enables the university to act to prevent a recurrence and protect both the victim and the
university community. Anyone who may be the victim of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct,
relationship violence, or stalking, or who is a bystander observing such behavior, is encouraged
to report it.
Procedures Victims Should Follow
When an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking is reported,
victims are informed in writing that it is important to preserve evidence so that a successful
criminal prosecution remains an option. This also aids in any action to obtain a protective order.
The victim of a sexual assault should not wash, douche, use the toilet, or change clothing prior to
a medical exam – which is important both to address any health issues that may arise and so that
evidence may be collected. Any clothing removed should be placed in a paper, not plastic, bag.
When an incident of interpersonal violence occurs, consider taking one or all of the following steps.
Reporting to Office of Title IX Programs through the following options: https://titleix.colostate.edu/
titleix@colostate.edu 970‐491‐1715
Document evidence of violence, such as bruising or other visible injuries, by taking photographs.
Save evidence of stalking including any communication, such as written notes, text messages, emails, voice
mail or other communications should be saved. Do not alter these messages by forwarding them or
changing them in any way.
Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking who engage with the Office of
Title IX Programs and Gender Equity are informed, in writing, that they have several options available to
them for involving law enforcement and university authorities.
Additional options and how to complete them are as follows:
Report the incident to the police
• The victim or bystander may make a report to the CSU Police Department whenever a
person has been impacted by one of these crimes. In an emergency or when threat of
harm is imminent, immediately call 911. In non‐emergencies, contact CSU police at 970‐
491‐6425, or file a report online at police.colostate.edu/report‐crime/. You may also go
in person to the CSU Police Department in Green Hall.
• For crimes occurring off‐campus, contact law enforcement for the local jurisdiction. Fort
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Collins Police Services may be reached at 970‐221‐6540. When a police report is made,
the police will interview the person making the report, the victims, any witnesses, and
the person or people alleged to have committed a crime.
Receive assistance in reporting the incident to the police
• For help in making a report to law enforcement, contact the Office of Title IX Programs
and Gender Equity by calling 970‐491‐1715. They will explain the steps required and
what is involved and will contact the appropriate law enforcement agency on your behalf
to help you make the report.
• Assistance may also be obtained by contacting
the Women and Gender Advocacy Center
at 970‐492‐4242.
Decline to contact law enforcement, but still get help
• A victim of a crime may decline to contact law enforcement.
• The Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity provides victims with written
notice of their rights and options and can help obtain supportive measures
such as no‐contact orders. A no‐contact order is issued by the University to a
student or employee requiring them to stay away from the other party, while a
restraining order, also known as a “civil protection order,” is a court order
which protects one party by prohibiting another from certain conduct,
communications, or requiring them to stay a certain distance away from the
protected person’s home, school or workplace. Violation of the protection
order is a criminal offense.
• Call 970‐491‐1715 or visit the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity
website at titleix.colostate.edu for more information.
Victims are informed in writing that the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity can issue no‐
contact orders to a student who is alleged to have committed discrimination, harassment, sexual
harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, or retaliation. The Office of Title IX
Programs and Gender Equity can be reached at (970) 491‐1715 or email [email protected].
No‐contact orders and other interim and supportive measures may be issued by the Office of
Title IX Programs and Gender Equity (see “Accommodations and Supportive Measures against
Interpersonal Violence” in this report).
Criminal and civil courts can also issue restraining orders and other protective orders to crime
victims, whether before, during, or after a criminal or civil trial (for example, by prohibiting the
alleged perpetrator of the crime from having any contact with, or being within a certain
distance of, the victim).
The University is not responsible for enforcing a restraining order issued by the court, however,
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the existence or violation of a court order may be considered by the University when
determining if interim measures or disciplinary action may be warranted under University policy.
Restraining orders are obtained by petitioning the local court for the jurisdiction, and
assistance with the process may be provided through Women and Gender Advocacy Center by
calling 970‐ 491‐6384 or emailing WGAC@colostate.edu.
Any accommodations or supportive measures provided by the university to the victim will be
maintained as confidential, to the extent that maintaining confidentiality would not impair the
ability of the institution to provide such measures. Information is shared with university officials
on a need‐to‐know basis as determined by the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity.
To file a request for an accommodation or supportive measure, students should contact the
Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity online at
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?ColoradoStateUniv&layout_id=17, via email at
[email protected], by phone at 970‐491‐1715, and in person at the Office of Title IX
Programs and Gender Equity 123 Student Services Building Colorado State University Fort Collins,
CO 80523.
The Office of Equal Opportunity (970‐491‐5836) assists employees who have been impacted by
these crimes.
Procedures the University Will Follow When a Crime of Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking is Reported
The university has procedures in place to help victims report sexual misconduct, including sexual
assault, domestic violence or dating violence, or stalking. Victims are encouraged to report sexual
misconduct to CSUPD or the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity.
Procedures taken when a report is made include informing individuals of their right to file or not
to file criminal charges; the availability of counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy,
legal assistance referrals, visa and immigration assistance, and other university and non‐
university services; and additional remedies to prevent contact between a complainant and an
accused party, such as no‐contact directives or housing, academic, transportation, or working
accommodations, if reasonably available.
The university will make accommodations, if the victim requests them and if they are reasonably
available, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to local law enforcement.
Victim Confidentiality
CSU recognizes the often‐sensitive nature of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence,
and stalking incidents. CSU offers confidential resources and protects the privacy of any
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individual who makes a report to the extent possible, while also meeting any obligations related
to the investigation and response to known reports to protect the victim, prevent a recurrence or
protect campus safety.
Information about reports will only be shared with university personnel as needed to
investigate and effectively respond to the report. Every effort will be made to limit the scope
of information shared on an as‐needed basis.
Reports made to medical professionals, licensed mental health counselors, and Victim Assistance
Team members will not be shared with any third parties except in cases of imminent danger to
the victim or a third party, or when abuse of someone currently under 18 is reported.
Advocates receive special training in the physical, psychological, and legal ramifications of sexual
assault. Advocates are bound by state statute to maintain strict confidentiality. All publicly
available records, including crime statistics published in this report given by advocates to other
offices at the university will keep the confidentiality of the victim and any other necessary
parties, to the extent allowed by law.
Information gained as part of victim advocacy must be treated confidentially and cannot be
released without the victim’s permission.
Advocates will provide information about options related to crime reporting, but the final decision is up
to the individual victim.
Information about Registered Sex Offenders
Information about sex offenders currently registered at the university is available at the CSU Police
Department Records Section during normal business hours by calling 970‐491‐6425.
The Larimer County sex offender registry can be found at
https://www.larimer.org/sheriff/sexoffenders#/app/agree.
The Colorado convicted sex offender search website (https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/) includes
information regarding sexually violent predators, multiple offenders, persons who have been convicted
of a felony sex offense, and those sex offenders who have failed to register.
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Disciplinary action in cases of alleged
interpersonal violence
CSU strictly prohibits all acts of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence,
and stalking (interpersonal violence).
Interpersonal violence incidents involving students that are not governed by Title IX because they occur
off‐campus or outside the context of University education programs and activities are investigated by
trained University investigators, and referred for review and potential discipline under the Student
Conduct Code (https://resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/wp‐content/uploads/sites/32/2018/08/Student‐
Conduct‐ Code‐v2018.pdf). Incidents involving students that governed by Title IX because they occur on
campus or as part of University education programs and activities are addressed through the Title IX
Sexual Harassment policy (http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=773).
In cases involving employees, the complaints are reviewed under the Title IX policy as well as the CSU
Policy on Discrimination and Harassment (http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=710). .
Individuals may also face criminal investigation and prosecution in addition to any actions under CSU
policies and procedures.
The university may receive reports of interpersonal violence from a variety of sources including:
• Victims and witnesses
• Campus security authorities
• Responsible employees
• Other law enforcement agencies
• University offices such as the Office of Support & Safety Assessment
• Members of the community who are not campus security authorities but who learn of an
incident and choose to report it
A report of interpersonal violence can be made online
(https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?ColoradoStateUniv&layout_id=17), via email at
[email protected], by phone at 970‐491‐1715, and in person at the Office of Title IX Programs and
Gender Equity 123 Student Services Building Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO, 80523. For
complaints against an employee for sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, or stalking, complainants may also contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity
970‐491‐5836
oeo@colostate.edu
Room 101 in the Student Services Building
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In all cases, whether involving a disciplinary process for students or employees, the university
will provide a prompt, equitable, fair and impartial process from the initial investigation to
the final result.
Information About Disciplinary Proceedings for Students Under the Title IX Policy
In the case of a report of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking that
occurs on campus or as part of CSU education programs and activities, proceedings are
governed under the CSU policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment
(http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=773) and the related procedures for
investigating and responding to complaints of sexual harassment under Title IX Laws and
Regulations (https://titleix.colostate.edu/procedures/).
The main steps in the disciplinary process for students when handled by the Title IX office and anticipated
timelines for each include:
• Report received. Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity is responsible for receiving
and reviewing reports of interpersonal violence.
• Preliminary inquiry. Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity is the responsible
decisionmaker and determines if the reported behaviors may constitute a policy
violation. The approximate timeline for this step is 30 days.
• Investigation and issuance of investigation report is the responsibility of Office of Title IX
Programs and Gender Equity. This step may take approximately 90 days.
• Informal resolution, where applicable involving student responding parties. Student
Resolution Center is the office responsible for assisting in informal resolution (defined
below) within approximately 60 days.
• All parties (complainant and respondent) are given 10 business days to review and
respond to the investigation report.
• Formal hearing or issuance of findings is the responsibility of a hearing officer. This process
may take up to 45 days.
• The complainant and respondent are provided 10 business days to file appeals.
• If an appeal is filed, an appeal panel has 21 days to consider the appeal and decide.
The informal resolution process is voluntary. It is designed to resolve complaints without a hearing while
meeting the needs and interests of the parties. It is available only after a formal complaint has been filed
and at any time during the investigation.
All parties and the Title IX Coordinator or designee must agree in writing to participate for an informal
resolution procedure to be used, and all parties must agree in writing to the proposed resolution. If the
parties are unable to agree, or if any party chooses not to engage in or to withdraw from the informal
resolution procedure before it concludes, then the informal resolution procedure will terminate, and
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formal grievance procedures will be followed.
Pursuing an informal resolution does not preclude later use of a formal investigation if new information
becomes available or if the informal resolution does not achieve its intended purpose. The Title IX
Coordinator or designee may initiate an investigation at any time that the Title IX Coordinator deems it
appropriate, solely at the discretion of the Title IX Coordinator.
Extensions of time are granted in circumstances where there is good cause. Every situation is different
and many factors can affect the timeline.
Procedures
for institutional disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence, domestic
violence,
sexual assault, or stalking when governed under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy include the
following:
• A signed written, formal complaint submitted by impacted party outlining allegations
requesting a formal investigation into the allegations.
• Complaint is reviewed by the Title IX Coordinator who issues a determination to open
investigation or dismiss complaint.
• The need for accommodations or protective measures is assessed and these measures
are issued if needed.
• A notice of investigation is issued simultaneously to both impacted party and responding
party.
• Both impacted party (the complainant or victim) and responding party (the accused) are
entitled to updates throughout the investigation.
• Both parties are afforded the same rights during the investigation, adjudication and
appeal stages of the proceedings.
If disciplinary proceedings are appropriate, written notice will be provided to both parties and a hearing
will be scheduled.
A hearing officer will conduct a live hearing. The parties will have the opportunity to cross examine each
other and witnesses. At no time may parties conduct cross examination. All cross examination will be
conducted by party’s advisor.
Determinations are made by the hearing officer using the preponderance of the evidence standard,
which means that a responding party is found responsible for violating the policy if it is more likely than
not that the alleged misconduct occurred. This standard of evidence is used for all interpersonal
violence allegations.
In all proceedings, including any related meetings or hearings, both the impacted party and responding
party are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present at the hearing. This includes the
right to be accompanied by a support person of their choice as well as an advisor. A support person is
any individual who provides the party support, guidance or advice and may, but need not be, an
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attorney. An advisor is someone who during a live hearing will conduct cross‐examination of the other
parties and witnesses; the party cannot personally conduct cross‐examination of the other party. If
during the hearing a party does not have an advisor present the university will appoint one to conduct
cross examination on their behalf.
Both parties are informed simultaneously in writing of the outcome of the proceeding and the procedure
and timeframe in which to file an appeal of the outcome, of any change to the results that occurs
because of the appeal, and when such results become final
Responding parties found responsible for interpersonal violence face university disciplinary action.
Remedies will be issued to the impacted party.
All investigations and proceedings are conducted by officials who receive annual training on
interpersonal violence investigation and adjudication, how to investigate fairly and impartially, and how
to conduct a proceeding in a manner that protects the safety of the parties and promotes
accountability.
Full text of procedures, policies, and definitions can be found at this Title IX website
(https://titleix.colostate.edu/procedures/).
Information
About
Disciplinary
Proceedings for Students Under the Student Conduct Code
The student conduct process begins when Student Conduct Services receives a written report of an
incident. These reports include but are not limited to police reports, investigation reports from the
Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, or incident reports from faculty, staff, or students. A
Hearing Officer will review the information available to decide next steps. If a Hearing Officer reviews a
report and determines that alleged behaviors do not violate the Code, no action will be taken. If,
however, it appears the student may have engaged in prohibited conduct as identified in the Code, a
Hearing Officer may assign charges and schedule a hearing or pursue an alternative resolution process.
If a hearing is necessary, it is facilitated by a Hearing Officer authorized by the Director of the Student Resolution
Center. The purpose of the student conduct hearing is to discuss alleged violations of the Code. As part of this
process, students will be asked to share their perspective related to the alleged violations and discuss personal
responsibility as well as community impact. Those charged with engaging in prohibited conduct will have the
opportunity to receive a fair hearing. The formal rules of process, procedure and evidence used by the criminal
justice system do not apply to the student conduct process.
The standard of proof for code violations is a preponderance of the evidence standard. The evidence must
demonstrate that it is more likely than not that the violation occurred.
Parties involved in the hearing may bring a support person or advisor to the hearing, at their own expense. The
support person or advisor may be an attorney. The support person or advisor may not speak directly on the
student’s behalf. The support person or advisor may not serve in a dual role as a witness in the hearing. In cases
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involving alleged violence (including domestic violence and dating violence), sexual misconduct, or stalking a
support person or advisor may not be another student except for extraordinary circumstances and approved by
a hearing officer.
The parties may bring or request relevant witnesses. A request for witnesses must be made at least one
business day prior to a scheduled hearing. Witnesses may be present only when they are giving information.
Witnesses may not serve in the dual role as a support person. The Hearing Officer has the discretion to ensure
questions are relevant to the case.
Student Conduct Services is committed to providing necessary accommodations to ensure a fair and safe
process for participants. Accommodations will take into consideration disabilities, personal safety and language
differences.
The hearing officer decides and determines the finding of responsibility for each charge based on the
preponderance of information standard. If found responsible for engaging in prohibited conduct as outlined in
the Student Conduct Code, the hearing officer from the date of the hearing to provide a decision to a
responding party. The number of days may be extended at the discretion of the hearing officer, who will notify
all parties of any delay. The hearing outcome will include the findings of responsibility, rationale for the findings,
sanctions (if applicable), and information on the appeal process.
An appeal must be submitted online within ten business days after the hearing officer’s decision is sent
to the involved parties. A hearing officer’s decision is considered final if an appeal is not submitted
within the specified time. Appeals submitted by another party on a student’s behalf will only be
accepted when a student acknowledges and affirms that the appeal represents their position.
Once an appeal is submitted it is reviewed by the chair of the Appeal Committee. While an appeal is
pending, the responding party must comply with all sanctions and restrictions from the Hearing Officer’s
decision, unless otherwise specified by the Hearing Officer. An appeal is limited to a review of the record
of the hearing and supporting information that was evaluated in the decision‐making process. New
information will only be considered if the chair determines that the information was not available at the
time of the hearing.
Information
About
Disciplinary
Proceedings Involving Employees
Investigation of interpersonal violence incidents are coordinated between the Title IX office and the
Office of Equal Opportunity. Incidents that occur on campus or as part of University education programs
and activities are addressed under the Title IX policy, as set forth above. Incidents that are not subject to
Title IX are reviewed under CSU’s Discrimination and Harassment policy and Sexual Harassment
Complaint Procedures.
All proceedings involving employees will:
• Include a prompt, fair, and impartial process from the initial investigation to the final
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result.
• Be conducted by officials who, at a minimum, receive annual training on the
issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
and on how to investigate and hearing process that protects the safety of victims
and promotes accountability.
• Provide the accuser and the accused with the same opportunities to have
others present during any institutional disciplinary proceeding, including the
opportunity to be accompanied to any related meeting or proceeding by the
advisor of their choice.
• Not limit the choice of advisor or presence for either the accuser or the accused
in any meeting or institutional disciplinary proceeding; however, the institution
may establish restrictions regarding the extent to which the advisor may
participate in the proceedings, as long as the restrictions apply equally to both
parties.
• Provide for simultaneous notification, in writing, to both the accuser and the accused, of:
o The result of any institutional disciplinary proceeding that arises from an
allegation of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
o The institution's procedures for the accused and the victim to appeal
the result of the institutional disciplinary proceeding, if such
procedures are available.
o Any change to the result.
o When results become final.
o Options for appeal.
Tenured faculty members found responsible for policy violation may be entitled to additional due
process pursuant to Section E.15 of the Faculty Manual (https://facultycouncil.colostate.edu/faculty‐
manual‐section‐e/#E.15).
If a tenured faculty member does not accept disciplinary action in response to a finding of responsibility
for a policy violation, the matter may proceed to formal hearing, which includes:
• notice of the alleged violation
• a discussion to determine if an agreement may be reached on appropriate discipline
(within 3 days of notice)
• if no agreement is reached, the faculty member may provide a written response to the
allegations (within 10 days of notice)
• a hearing committee will be convened and a hearing will be conducted
• following the hearing, if 2/3 of the committee believe disciplinary action is appropriate,
the committee will make a recommendation for disciplinary action
• the applicable academic supervisor will review the recommendations and make a
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recommendation to the appliable dean of the college
• and the dean will make a recommendation for disciplinary action to the provost
• the provost will then make a recommendation to the university president for final
disciplinary action
Discipline of state classified employees is governed by state personnel board rules.
Prior to imposing discipline, the appointing authority for the University must meet with the employee to
present information about the reason for potential discipline, disclose the source of that information
unless prohibited by law, and give the employee an opportunity to respond.
The purpose of the meeting is to exchange information before making a final decision. The appointing
authority and employee are each allowed one representative of their choice. Statements during the
meeting are not privileged. The employee will be allowed up to five business days after the meeting to
provide the appointing authority any additional information relating to issues discussed at the meeting.
The appointing authority must provide written notice of the meeting at least three business days prior
to the meeting.
The written notice must contain the date, time, and location of the meeting; the purpose of the
meeting; general information about the underlying reasons for scheduling the meeting; the employee’s
right to present information at the meeting; and the right to have a representative of choice accompany
the employee to the meeting.
If reasonable attempts to hold the meeting fail, the appointing authority may send written notice
advising the employee of the possibility of discipline and stating the alleged reasons. The employee has
10 days from receipt of the notice to respond in writing. After the meeting or review of any information
submitted by the employee, discipline may be imposed.
Disciplinary Sanctions for Students
For a student found responsible for violating the Student Conduct Code, disciplinary sanctions may be
imposed pursuant to the Student Conduct Code, up to and including expulsion from CSU.
Disciplinary sanctions include:
• Disciplinary standings
o Disciplinary probation
o Loss of good standing
o Disciplinary suspension
o Deferred disciplinary suspension
o Disciplinary expulsion
o Loss of student organization recognition
• Discretionary sanctions
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o Alcohol and drug education, intervention, or treatment
o A continuum of conflict resolution processes
o Withholding or revocation of a degree
o Educational sanctions
o Restorative sanctions
o Temporary or permanent University housing modification including removal from
University housing
o Interpersonal violence evaluation/treatment
o Parent or guardian notification (student under the age of 21)
o Compliance with court‐ordered sanctions
Disciplinary Sanctions for Employees
For an employee found responsible for violating a university policy, disciplinary sanctions may be
imposed pursuant to applicable policies and procedures, up to and including termination from university
employment.
Any disciplinary action for a tenured faculty member must follow the procedures outlined in Section
E.15, Disciplinary Action for Tenured Faculty, of the Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual.
Disciplinary sanctions include:
• Coaching
• Verbal reprimand, documented conversation
• Pay reduction
• Suspension without pay
• Demotion
• Facilitation or mediation
• Change in job responsibilities
• Letter of expectation
• Termination
• Loss of tenure, if applicable
For state classified employees, this may include a corrective action, which is intended to correct and improve
performance or behavior and does not affect current base pay, status, or tenure.
Additional disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to an adjustment of base pay to a lower rate in the
pay grade; base pay below the grade minimum for a specified period not to exceed 12 months; prohibitions of
promotions or transfers for a specified period of time; demotion; dismissal; and suspension without pay.
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Notification of Victims’ Rights and Options
Every reported victim of an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking
covered by university policy, whether the incident occurred on or off campus, will receive written
notification of options and rights. These options and rights apply to both students and employees,
although the specific options may be different in each case. These include:
• Both parties receive a copy of the policy and procedures and notice of the specific
nature of the allegations against the responding party.
• Victims receive information about:
o Supportive measures.
o The resources available to victims as noted above and below.
o How to make a report to the police, if the victim has not already done so.
The university provides support to people who have been the victims of any crime or violation of
university policy. People who have been victimized by a university student may choose to report the
incident to the CSU police or to the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity to initiate criminal or
disciplinary action. In addition to any action deemed necessary by CSU police, a report will also be
forwarded to the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity for consideration of disciplinary action
against a student.
Colorado State University will provide victims of crime, including crimes of sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking, with the best possible care and services. CSU will provide written
notification to students and employees about support and services available to them, including:
• Physical, mental health, and counseling services
• Victim advocacy services
• Legal assistance
• Visa and immigration assistance
• Student financial aid
• Help with academic issues that may arise
• Changes to living situations
• Help with transportation
• Help with employment situations
• Supportive measures
• Other services available for victims, both within the university and in the community
The above support and services are available to victims whether or not they choose to report the incident
to law enforcement. To learn more about these support services and the option to have changes made to
a victim’s situation, contact The Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity.
Resources and services at Colorado State University include:
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CSU Police Department 970‐491‐6425
750 Meridian Ave. Fort Collins, CO https://police.colostate.edu/
Sexual Assault Victim Assistance Team through the Women and Gender Advocacy Center 970‐
491‐6384
112 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO
https://wgac.colostate.edu/involvement/courses/victim‐assistance‐team‐volunteers/
CSU Health Network (available to students who pay fees) 970‐491‐7121
151 W. Lake Street (corner of College Ave. and Prospect Rd.) Fort Collins, CO
https://health.colostate.edu/
Counseling Services (available to students who pay fees) 970‐491‐6053
151 W. Lake Street (corner of College Ave. and Prospect Rd.) Fort Collins, CO
https://health.colostate.edu/about‐counseling‐services/
Support and Safety Assessment 970‐491‐7407
226 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO https://supportandsafety.colostate.edu/
Student Resolution Center 970‐491‐7165
501 W. Lake St, Suite A, Aggie Village, Walnut Hall Fort Collins, CO
https://resolutioncenter.colostate.edu/
Student Legal Services 970‐491‐1482
284 Lory Student Center Fort Collins, CO https://sls.colostate.edu/
Student Legal Services assists students who are victimized by crime, including assistance with non‐
immigrant visas through a free initial consultation and a referral to an immigration attorney.
Student Legal Services will advise victims regarding legal and university processes, victim impact
statements for the prosecutor’s office, no contact orders, civil protection or restraining orders, and other
options.
When Student Legal Services has a conflict of interest preventing assistance for a victim, the office
will assure that the student is put in contact with the victim advocacy program through the District
Attorney’s office.
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If there are other areas of need not served by that program, Student Legal Services may refer a
victim for an initial advisement by a community attorney at no charge to the student.
Office of International
Programs
970‐491‐5917
Laurel Hall Fort Collins, CO
https://international.colostate.edu/
The Office of International Programs can help with visas to return to the United States after an
absence, and referrals to immigration attorneys.
Office of Financial Aid 970‐491‐6321
Centennial Hall, 1000 East Dr, Fort Collins, CO https://financialaid.colostate.edu/
Office of the Registrar
970‐491‐4860
Centennial Hall, 1000 East Dr, Fort Collins, CO https://registrar.colostate.edu/
Office of the Ombuds 970‐491‐1527
316 General Services Building, 1251 S. Mason St. Fort Collins, CO https://ombuds.colostate.edu/
Employee Assistance Program 970‐491‐3437
316 General Services Building, 1251 S. Mason St. Fort Collins, CO
https://hr.colostate.edu/employee‐assistance‐program/
Resources available in the community include:
SAVA ‐ Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center 970‐472‐4204
https://savacenter.org/
Crossroads Safehouse 970‐530‐2353
https://crossroadssafehouse.org/
RAINN ‐ Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network 1‐800‐656‐HOPE (4673)
https://www.rainn.org/
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
303‐295‐2001
https://www.rmvictimlaw.org/
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CSU police will investigate reports of crimes and can provide options for pursuing criminal or civil
charges, or university discipline against the assailant. Crimes reported anonymously will also be
investigated.
Victims who receive personal support from university resources can expect:
• To be treated with respect
• To have confidentiality maintained (within the bounds of the law and university policy)
• To have university or criminal proceedings fully explained
• To receive assistance in relocation within or to other housing if desired
• To receive referral information for support services
• At the victim’s request, to receive university assistance to deter harassment or
retribution
If university disciplinary action is initiated, the victim can expect:
• To be notified of scheduled disciplinary proceedings
• To be apprised of potential hearing outcomes
• To attend the disciplinary hearing if the victim desires to do so
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To be accompanied by an adviser or support person at the hearing
• To provide a victim impact statement
• To be informed of the outcome of the hearing
• At the victim’s request, to be informed (to the extent permitted by law) of the
impending return of the perpetrator to campus, if the conditions of the suspension or
dismissal were met prior to the victim’s departure from campus
The university will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence or a non‐
forcible sex offense, the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the institution as it
pertains to the victim. If the alleged victim is deceased as a result of such crime or offense, the next of
kin of such victim shall be provided notice.
Brochures detailing victims’ rights in crimes, published by the Larimer County District Attorney, are
available at all local law enforcement agencies including CSUPD. CSUPD also carries information about
university resources for students.
About Support Offered by the CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center
The CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center (970‐491‐6384, www.wgac.colostate.edu)
provides
ongoing advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence and their support systems. The center provides
support around legal, medical, emotional, academic, and university disciplinary options and concerns
and will go with a survivor to on‐campus or off‐campus services, including to the police or hospital.
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The Women and Gender Advocacy Center also trains and oversees the CSU Victim Assistance Team
(https://wgac.colostate.edu/involvement/courses/victim‐assistance‐team‐volunteers/).
The university provides a Victim Assistance Team to students who are the victims of interpersonal
violence and their support system. In some circumstances employees can receive services as well.
• Team members receive special training in physical, psychological, and legal ramifications of
interpersonal violence.
• Team members are bound by state statute to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Any information a victim’s advocate learns while supporting a victim must be treated
confidentially and cannot be released without the victim’s permission.
• Team members will provide information about options related to crime reporting, medical
needs (including SANE exams), and other resources but the final decision to report is up to
the individual victim.
• The Victim Assistance Team confidentially supports university community members who
have experienced interpersonal violence.
• Team members are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
• Request an advocate by calling 970‐492‐ 4242.
• The Victim Assistance Team hotline can be used in situations resulting from interpersonal
violence, including coping skills and sensory grounding.
• Team members can perform safety assessments and help create a safety plan.
• Contacting the team does not require the caller to make a police, university, or Title IX report.
• General information regarding Victim Assistance Team can be obtained by calling the
Women and Gender Advocacy Center at 970‐491‐6384.
The advocates in the Women and Gender Advocacy Center can provide all of the support found above.
In addition, advocates within the Women and Gender Advocacy Center:
• Strive to support survivor self‐actualization, meaning making, and sense of control over both
their experiences with services and broader life circumstances.
• Aim to address the significant mental and physical impact of trauma caused and exacerbated
by violence.
• Increase knowledge of and access to basic needs, academic resources, criminal and/or civil
legal systems, and health and psychological services both on and off campus.
• Work to reduce isolation by supporting students in identifying, building, and repairing formal
and informal support networks.
• Help survivors with academic safety planning and support in addressing the educational
impact of experiencing interpersonal violence.
• Improve survivor outcomes by educating the whole university community on trauma
informed care and the intersections of interpersonal violence with other forms of
oppression, thus increasing the understanding of services, promoting survivor needs, and
minimizing harm.
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Fort Collins Police Services provides a free, non‐confidential advocacy service that can
assist employees and other members of the community who are engaged in reporting to
that law enforcement agency. More information is available at
https://www.fcgov.com/police/victims‐assistance.php.
Personal Safety Tips
• Victims of sexual assault are not at fault for what has been done to them, whether drugs,
alcohol or other intoxicants were used or not. The perpetrators of this crime are fully
responsible for their illegal behavior.
• Allow people to make decisions for themselves – resist making them feel that they “owe you”
something.
• Be alert for unhealthy dynamics in relationships.
• Because of the frequency of acquaintance sexual assaults in campus communities, it is best to
be very explicit with dates about how intimate you expect the relationship to be.
• The vast majority of sexual assaults reported within the CSU community are committed by
someone the survivor knows (more than 95 percent).
• Do not assume that you have consent. Some people believe that consent to any level of
intimacy implies consent to sexual intercourse. This is not true – anyone can say “no” or
“stop” at any time. Silence never equals consent.
• Often, assailants target victims who have been using drugs, alcohol or other intoxicants
because of their increased vulnerability. Some people also intentionally coerce their intended
victim to become intoxicated on alcohol or drugs.
• In Colorado, it is a criminal offense to have sexual contact or intercourse with someone who
has been using drugs, alcohol or other intoxicants if they are unable to indicate their consent
or lack of consent.
• In some instances, drugs are used that impair someone’s ability to know what is going on and
to subsequently make them more vulnerable to sexual assault. Drugs like GHB or Rohypnol
(roofies) can be secretly slipped into a beverage, nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks alike. The
drug has no smell or taste and generally no color. These drugs can be present at bars and
clubs, but also at parties and intimate gatherings. The reality is that date rape drugs can be
slipped into a drink by a perpetrator at any social setting.
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Accommodations and Protective or Supportive Measures against Interpersonal
Violence
CSU is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment. Reasonable and available
accommodations and supportive measures are available to victims of dating violence, domestic
violence, sexual assault, and stalking regardless of whether a report is made to law enforcement, or the
victim wishes to pursue formal action through the university.
Student
accommodations
and
supportive
measures
Following an alleged offense of interpersonal violence, CSU will comply with a student’s reasonable
requests for supportive measures. Supportive measures include counseling, extensions of deadlines or
other course‐related adjustments, modifications of work or class schedules, university escort services,
referrals for medical services, mutual restrictions on contact between the parties, changes in work or
housing locations, leaves of absence, increased security and monitoring of certain areas of campuses,
and other similar measures.
The victim will also be referred to community resources such as legal resources for assistance in
obtaining court‐ordered protection and assistance with transportation and other needs. Students may
contact the Women and Gender Advocacy Center for assistance (970‐491‐6384,
www.wgac.colostate.edu).
Employee
supportive
measures
Employees of CSU who are victims of crime will also receive information regarding supportive measures
that CSU may take to protect and aid the employee, by contacting
Office of Equal Opportunity 970‐491‐5836
oeo@colostate.edu
Room 101 in the Student Services Building Oeo.colostate.edu
Supportive measures available to employees are: counseling, extensions of work deadlines,
modifications of work schedules, campus escort services, mutual restrictions on contact between the
parties, referrals for medical services, changes in work or housing locations, leaves of absence, increased
security and monitoring of certain areas of campuses, and other similar measures.
Interim measures
During the investigation and disciplinary process, interim measures may be required of the responding
party (the person accused of interpersonal violence behaviors).
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Interim measures, which are temporary, are:
Interim no‐contact order: The parties are prohibited from having any contact with each other until the
conclusion of the disciplinary process. This may prohibit a student from attending specific events,
activities or classes.
Interim trespass order and emergency removal: The responding party may be prohibited from being in or
around specifically identified locations, events, activities or classes until the conclusion of the
disciplinary process. A responding party can be restricted from residence halls, dining facilities, and all
university properties.
Interim university suspension: The responding student is denied access to campus, classes, and university
activities and privileges until the conclusion of the disciplinary process.
Other actions the university may take are:
• Interim transcript notation
• Interim registration hold
• Interim degree hold
• Request for academic adjustments
• Change to dining and/or transportation arrangements
• Adjustment to on‐campus working arrangements
• Limitation or prohibition regarding participating in University activities absent written
authorization from an appropriate University official
The responding party who is a student will be referred to Student Case Management and counseling
services for support and assistance in accessing accommodations. Responding parties who are
employees will be referred to the Ombuds and the Employee Assistance Program for support and
assistance in accessing accommodations.
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Crime Statistics for Colorado State University
Crime statistics tell us what has been reported to officials. Statistics may or may not be representative of
what is actually occurring. The Chronicle of Higher Education has noted that colleges and universities
that have comprehensive resources and services experience an increase in crime reporting, which is not
necessarily a factor in determining the frequency of a crime. The university works hard to provide a safe
environment in which to report crime and a culture encouraging our community to do so.
Crime, and specifically violent crime, is said to occur on most campuses in the United States. Colorado
State University has been committed for decades to the safety, protection, education, and awareness of
its students, faculty, staff, and community. Long before it was required by law, CSU made crime statistics
available through this publication and other campus and community communications. In doing so, the
university community has become aware of safety concerns and what is happening to address those
concerns.
Through close working relationships with area law enforcement, including Fort Collins Police Services,
CSU is informed and responds, typically via the student conduct system, to incidents involving students
in the community, including any criminal activity by students at non‐campus locations.
This report contains disciplinary and crime statistics for Colorado State University. Student Conduct
Services summary report is a compilation of the total number of disciplinary referrals.
The information included in this report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990, the Drug‐Free Work Place Act, the Drug
Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, and the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. This
publication is intended to provide a general description of campus security arrangements and not to
serve as a contractual agreement between the university and the recipient. Security procedures are
subject to change without notice.
* For an incident to be classified as a hate crime, it must first meet the definition of a crime.
Crimes that can be classified as hate crimes include murder, non‐negligent manslaughter, sexual
assault, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny‐theft, vandalism, aggravated assault,
simple assault, intimidation and arson. To be classified as a hate crime, the incident must first be
determined to be a criminal act, and evidence must also exist that the crime was motivated by
the offender’s bias against the victim based on one or more of these identities, as defined by
law: disability (physical, psychological, cognitive and chronic health); ethnicity; gender; gender
identity; race; national origin; religion; and sexual orientation. The Clery Act requires the
university to report in this document incidents that fall within select, specific categories of hate
crimes that occurred on university property. It is important to note that the incidents reflected in
these charts do not count non‐criminal acts of bias and hate reported to the university’s bias
reporting system or CSUPD.
2021 Clery Crime Statistics
Colorado State University
All On-
Campus
Property
Non-
Campus
Property
Public
Property
Total
On-Campus
Residential
Only
Unfounded
Reportable Criminal Offenses
Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Manslaughter by Negligence
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
3
1
1
5
3
0
Burglary
16
2
0
18
5
0
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
0
1
9
0
1
Arson
2
0
0
2
2
0
Sexual Assault, including:
Rape
10
1
0
11
10
0
Fondling
8
1
0
9
6
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory Rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
VAWA Offenses
Domestic Violence
3
0
0
3
2
0
Dating Violence
8
0
0
8
7
0
Stalking
12
0
1
13
5
0
Liquor, Drug & Weapon Violations
Arrests: Liquor Law Violations
17
0
9
26
7
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations
783
1
25
809
747
0
Arrests: Drug Law Violations
13
2
10
25
3
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Law Violations
100
0
1
101
76
0
Arrests: Weapon Violations
1
1
0
2
0
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Weapon Violations
1
0
0
1
1
0
Reportable Hate Crimes
Race
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Gender
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Gender Identity
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Religion
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Sexual Orientation
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Ethnicity
0
0
0
0
0
NA
National Origin
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Disability
0
0
0
0
0
NA
Footnotes
Unfounded: There was 1 reportable crime that was unfounded in 2021.
Hate Crimes: There were 0 reportable hate crimes in 2021.
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2020 Clery Crime Statistics
Colorado State University
All On-
Campus
Property
Non-
Campus
Property
Public
Property
Total
On-Campus
Residential
Only
Unfounded
Reportable Criminal Offenses
Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Manslaughter by Negligence
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
3
0
1
4
1
0
Burglary
0
3
0
3
0
0
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
1
0
1
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sexual Assault, including:
Rape
6
0
0
6
5
0
Fondling
9
0
0
9
5
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory Rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
VAWA Offenses
Domestic Violence
10
0
0
10
10
0
Dating Violence
20
0
0
20
12
0
Stalking
12
0
0
12
4
0
Liquor, Drug & Weapon Violations
Arrests: Liquor Law Violations
1
0
0
1
0
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations
706
2
13
721
650
0
Arrests: Drug Law Violations
14
0
10
24
1
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Law Violations
337
0
2
339
296
0
Arrests: Weapon Violations
0
0
1
1
0
0
Disciplinary Referrals: Weapon Violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
Reportable Hate Crimes
Race
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gender
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gender Identity
0
0
0
0
0
0
Religion
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sexual Orientation
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ethnicity
0
0
0
0
0
0
National Origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
Disability
0
0
0
0
0
0
Footnotes
Unfounded: There were 0 unfounded crimes in 2020.
Hate Crimes:
There were 0 reportable hate crimes in 2020.
Correction: The 2020 statistics table showing domestic violence and dating violence categories has been updated to
reflect separation of dating violence and domestic violence into two categories. Some of the statistics in these categories
were incorrectly combined in last year’s report when they should not have been.
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2019 Clery Crime Statistics
Colorado State University
All On-
Campus
Property
Non-
Campus
Property
Public
Property
Total
On-Campus
Residential
Only
Unfounded
Reportable Criminal Offenses
Murder & Non-negligent Manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Manslaughter by Negligence
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
1
0
0
1
0
0
Aggravated Assault
3
2
0
5
2
0
Burglary
11
1
0
12
4
0
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
0
0
3
0
0
Arson
1
0
0
1
1
0
Sexual Assault, including:
Rape
10
0
0
10
9
0
Fondling
10
1
0
11
7
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory Rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
VAWA Offenses
Domestic Violence
3
0
0
3
3
0
Dating Violence
14
0
1
15
10
0
Stalking
15
0
0
15
8
0
Liquor, Drug & Weapon Violations
Arrests: Liquor Law Violations
18
5
3
26
6
NA
Disciplinary Referrals: Liquor Law Violations
834
70
10
914
790
NA
Arrests: Drug Law Violations
21
1
3
25
8
NA
Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Law Violations
390
3
2
395
347
NA
Arrests: Weapon Violations
1
0
0
1
0
NA
Disciplinary Referrals: Weapon Violations
2
0
0
2
2
NA
Reportable Hate Crimes
Race
1
0
0
1
0
0
Gender
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gender Identity
0
0
0
0
0
0
Religion
1
0
0
1
1
0
Sexual Orientation
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ethnicity
0
0
0
0
0
0
National Origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
Disability
0
0
0
0
0
0
Footnotes
Unfounded: There were 0 unfounded crimes in 2019.
Hate Crimes: There were 2 hate crimes reported in 2018:
• 1 intimidation characterized by race
• 1 destruction, damage, or vandalism of property characterized by religion
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Fire Safety on Campuses and Evacuation Procedures
In University Housing, including residence halls
Housing & Dining Services works with Poudre Fire Authority, CSU Emergency Management, CSU police
and the university’s Environmental Health Services department to ensure a safe environment for
residence hall and apartment life students and their families. Housing staff and other university health
and safety officials monitor all standards. Student rooms are periodically inspected to help promote fire‐
and life‐safety awareness, as well as identifying any noncompliance with safety standards.
Poudre Fire Authority and CSU:
• Provide fire safety education
• Schedule fire drills at all residence halls each semester
• Jointly investigate fires on campus
• Provide fire safety training to all residence hall staff
• Perform fire code inspections for building remodels and new construction
To maintain safe campus environments in university housing, smoking, candles, and open flames are not
allowed in residence halls and only safe, low wattage, UL‐approved electrical appliances without open
coils may be used. More detailed information about fire safety policies can be found on the Housing &
Dining Services website (https://housing.colostate.edu/halls/policies/) or by calling University Housing at
970‐491‐4719.
University Housing Policies
Housing policies related to fire safety include but are not limited to the following.
• Halogen lamps are prohibited.
• Candles and open flames are not allowed. Due to fire safety and the Poudre Fire
Authority’s adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code, candles ‐‐ including unburned or
decorative ‐‐ and any items with an open flame or exposed heating coils, are not allowed
in residence hall rooms. Incense burning is also not permitted.
• Flammable liquids such as kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid, and other flammable liquids
are NOT permitted in the residence halls.
• Appliances are allowed on a limited basis. The misuse and illegal use of electrical
appliances create serious hazards in residence halls. Only safe, relatively low‐wattage
appliances are permitted in your room. These include hair dryers, shavers, hot curlers,
study lamps, radios, televisions, DVD and CD players, electric blankets, thermostatically
controlled coffee makers, popcorn poppers, small microwave ovens, and compact
refrigerators. Do not cook with open flames or coils. Toasters, toaster ovens, or electric
coil cook tops are not allowed. Do not leave food in an appliance unattended. Fires have
even been caused by popcorn burning in a microwave.
• Electrical light fixtures are not to be modified in any way. If additional outlets are needed,
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special multiple‐outlet boxes with built‐in breakers (power strips) can be purchased at a
hardware store.
• Each power strip used must be plugged into a wall outlet – do not plug power strips into other
power strips. Appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators must be plugged directly into a
wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip.
• Fire extinguishers are located on every floor as well as in the main office of each
residence hall.
• Each residence hall conducts a minimum of two drills per year, with some conducting as
many as four. Drills prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a
fire or other emergency. During the drills, students learn the locations of the emergency
exits and how to exit the building.
• Plans for future fire safety improvements are considered when residence halls are
constructed or remodeled, and CSU conducts health and safety inspections to constantly
monitor the fire safety systems to be sure they are working and makes repairs as needed.
o Allison and Newsom halls have both received upgraded fire suppression systems.
o Westfall and Durward were updated with digital fire alarm systems.
o Additional horns were installed in corner suites in Westfall and Durward.
o Plans are in motion to replace the Summit Hall fire suppression system in summer
2023.
Colorado State University residence halls are equipped with:
o Smoke and heat detectors
o Fire alarm pull stations
o
Fire sprinkler flow switches
o
Alarm notification devices
o
Fire extinguishers
Housing & Dining Services staff receive significant fire and life safety training, including, but not limited
to:
• All Housing & Dining staff receive fire extinguisher training. Staff who are in spaces where
CO2 extinguishers are present (such as mechanical and server rooms) receive additional
training specific to this extinguisher type.
• All Housing & Dining Facilities staff are required to complete the EHS online training “Right‐to
Know HazCom Fire Safety Training.”
• All Housing & Dining Facilities staff participate in weekly safety huddles, and topics covered
include, but are not limited to emergency action plans, fire prevention, fires: fight or
evacuate, carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher usage, first aid for burns, and first aid for health
emergencies.
• Residential Dining Services staff who perform certain roles in kitchens receive kitchen hood
systems training to mitigate fire hazards.
• All residential spaces are inspected at least annually while occupied to check for fire safety
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hazards and educate residents on fire safety as needed.
• All residential facilities have a minimum of two fire drills per year (at the beginning of the fall
and spring semesters).
• Administrative buildings undergo fire drills at least once a year.
• Fire safety resources – including fire alarm system sounds – are on our website at
https://housing.colostate.edu/safety/. A hall evacuation safety video is also on the website.
• ADA accommodations pertaining to fire safety (such as strobe light systems for the hearing
impaired, specific evacuation plans, etc.) are provided to students with disabilities.
• Fire safety training and outreach activities are offered to staff and students throughout the
academic year and by request:
o Fire science experiments with Poudre Fire Authority
o Fire safety trivia at the Ramskellar
o Live grease fire demonstration
o Movie Night with Backdraft (pop‐ups about inaccuracies and misconceptions in the
movie) and Fire Line: Wildfire in Colorado
o Real Heroes Firefighter on the Wii
o Booths at resource fairs
o Fire safety for children at Aggie Family and University Village
o Smoke filled room experience
o Spray a fire hose experience
o Virtual reality of a burn house (actual footage from Poudre Fire Authority from a CSU
student house fire – students were all okay)
o Fire safety display at Lory Student Center display cabinet
o Resident Assistants have put up safety related bulletin boards
On campuses in all buildings
• All fire alarm panels display a detailed graphic map pinpointing the exact location of the
device in alarm or trouble in the building for CSUPD.
• Fire extinguishers and suppression systems are regularly tested.
• In 2021 4,706 residents completed an online fire evacuation knowledge check.
• Fire extinguisher training is available to building proctors, housing staff (Residence
Directors, Assistant Residence Directors, Residence Assistants), and faculty and staff.
• Annual evacuation drills are conducted in university buildings including identifying the
location of fire alarm pull stations, AEDs, alternate exits and areas of refuge.
• Annual evacuation drills are coordinated by the University Emergency Manager for
academic buildings.
• Evacuation drills may be done in collaboration with CSUPD and Poudre Fire Authority.
• Drills are to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a fire or
other emergency.
• During a drill, occupants learn the locations of the emergency exits in the buildings and
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the direction to travel when exiting the building.
• Each university building has an assigned building proctor, an assistant proctor, and a
building safety plan, developed with the assistance of building proctors.
• Building proctors are trained to assist in emergencies and drills. Building proctors are
listed at http://www.fm.colostate.edu/proctors.
Special Notes
• Due to COVID‐19 mitigation strategies the Spring 2021 fire drill was held virtually. This
required Fire Evacuation Knowledge Check led students through video modules to help
them understand what constitutes a fire alarm, what fire equipment and system
notification occurs, how to evacuate their building, what a “post‐evacuation assembly
site” is, understand the dynamics of fire and smoke, learn what it means to “shelter in
place”, and learn what happens to an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) during a fire alarm
activation.
To report a fire
To report an active fire, call 911 or pull a fire alarm pull station.
To report a fire that has previously occurred you may contact:
• Colorado State University Police Department at 970‐491‐6425
• Housing Assistant Safety Coordinator at 970‐491‐6511 (if a fire occurred in a residence
hall or dining center)
• University Emergency Manager at 970‐491‐6425
General evacuation procedures and university emergency response:
• When a fire alarm is activated, all residents, guests, and staff are to evacuate the building
immediately. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Before an emergency arises, make sure you know the location of exits and your meeting
area.
In a fire situation:
• Do not panic; stay as calm as possible. You will need to think clearly to make the right
decisions.
• If you are inside of a room with a door with a doorknob, feel the doorknob with the back
of your hand or palm to test for heat.
• If the door is cool, brace yourself against it, and open it slowly to check for flames or
smoke.
• If there is smoke in the air, stay low and move quickly in a crouched position or crawl to
the nearest exit. The most breathable air is always near the floor.
• If one exit is blocked, try the next nearest exit.
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•
Alert others by shouting or knocking on doors as you make your way to an exit.
•
Always escape via stairs – never use elevators during a fire.
•
Once you evacuate, follow directions of fire and police personnel, and never re‐enter the
building until authorized.
Failure to evacuate a building is a serious act that could result in disciplinary action. Fire extinguishers
are placed in academic and office buildings according to fire code.
Abusing fire equipment, intentionally creating a false alarm, or intentionally setting a fire are serious
crimes. Violators are subject to fines, university disciplinary procedures, and criminal prosecution.
If a potential or active hazard has been identified and a building evacuation is required
Leave: Evacuate the building immediately using the nearest safe exit.
Before opening doors, feel the door first using the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it. If
it is not hot, brace yourself against it and open it slowly to check for flames and smoke.
• Do not waste time gathering belongings, but if within your reach, gather essential items
such as keys, phone, medications, and jacket.
• Use stairs to exit the building.
• Always know multiple ways out of a building in case an exit is blocked.
• Close doors behind you if it is safe to do so, but do not delay evacuation.
• NEVER ignore a fire alarm or assume it is a false alarm.
Alert: Direct others to evacuate by knocking on doors and shouting while you are leaving.
• DO NOT delay your evacuation to alert others.
Go: Go to designated emergency evacuation assembly area.
Inform: Call 911 if you have information about the cause of the building evacuation.
Shelter‐in‐Place
If safe evacuation is not possible, stay in room and shelter‐in‐place:
• Shut the door.
• Call 911.
• Prevent smoke from coming into room by taping or stuffing items around door and vents.
• Get the attention of emergency responders out a window.
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Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who cannot evacuate the building using stairwells should seek shelter
in the nearest exterior or enclosed stairwell and remain there. Once in the stairwell, call 911 and
provide dispatch with the location of the stair tower (level and direction) which is indicated on a
sign hung in the stairwell. If possible, the person should notify an individual of their location. If
evacuation to a stair tower is not possible, shelter‐in‐place and call 911. Provide dispatch with the
location of the room.
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Fire Statistics for Colorado State University
As required by the Clery Act, CSU publishes the last three years’ statistics for fires occurring in
University housing, including residence halls.
2021 Residence Hall Fire Statistics and Safety Systems
Residence Address
#
Fires
#
Injured
#
Deaths
Fire
Drills Fire Alarm
Fire
Sprinkler
Smoke
Detection
Fire
Extinguishers
Evacuation
Maps
Allison Hall
551 W. Laurel St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Alpine Hall
910 W. Plum St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Aspen Hall
800 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Braiden Hall
1101 Braiden Dr.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Corbett Hall
801 W Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Cottonwood
511 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Durward Hall
1001 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Edwards Hall
900 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Engineering
816 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Honors
810 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Ingersoll Hall
1001 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
International House
1400 W. Elizabeth St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Lodgepole
521 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Newsom Hall
700 W. Pitkin St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Parmelee Hall
701 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Pinon Hall
900 W. Plum St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Summit Hall
963 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Walnut
501 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Westfall Hall
1009 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Aggie Village Family
501 W. Prospect Rd.
2
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
University Village
1500/1600/1700 W Plum St.
0
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
P
artial is defined as having systems in the individual rooms only. Full is defined as having systems in both the common areas and the individual rooms.
*Due to COVID-19 mitigation strategies the Spring 2021 fire drill was held virtually. This required Fire Evacuation Knowledge Check led students through video modules to help them understand
what constitutes a fire alarm, what fire equipment and system notification occurs, how to evacuate their building, what a "post-evacuation assembly site" is, understand the dynamics of fire and
smoke, learn what it means to "shelter in place", and learn what happens to an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) during a fire alarm activation.
Property damage from fires:
Allison Hall – 1 intentional fire: pine tree – damage $0-$99
Newsom Hall – 1 intentional fire: toilet paper ignited by perpetrator causing sprinkler activation – damage $1,000-$9,999
LV Pinon Hall – 1 unintentional fire: mechanical HVAC – damage $100,000-$249,999
Aggie Village Family – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire - $100-$999
Aggie Village Family – 1 unintentional fire: unknown cause - $0-$99
2020 Residence Hall Fire Statistics and Safety Systems
Residence Address
#
Fires
#
Injured
#
Deaths
Fire
Drills Fire Alarm
Fire
Sprinkler
Smoke
Detection
Fire
Extinguishers
Evacuation
Maps
Allison Hall
551 W. Laurel St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Alpine Hall
910 W. Plum St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Aspen Hall
800 W. Pitkin St.
2
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Braiden Hall
1101 Braiden Dr.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Corbett Hall
801 W Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Cottonwood
511 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Durward Hall
1001 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Edwards Hall
900 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Engineering
816 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Honors
810 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Ingersoll Hall
1001 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
International House
1400 W. Elizabeth St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Lodgepole
521 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Newsom Hall
700 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Parmelee Hall
701 W. Laurel St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Pinon Hall
900 W. Plum St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Summit Hall
963 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Walnut
501 W. Lake St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Westfall Hall
1009 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Aggie Village Family
501 W. Prospect Rd.
2
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
University Village
1500/1600/1700 W Plum St.
1
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
P
artial is defined as having systems in the individual rooms only. Full is defined as having systems in both the common areas and the individual rooms.
*Due to COVID-19 mitigation strategies the Fall 2020 fire drill was held virtually. This required Fire Evacuation Knowledge Check led students through video modules to help them understand
what constitutes a fire alarm, what fire equipment and system notification occurs, how to evacuate their building, what a "post-evacuation assembly site" is, understand the dynamics of fire and
smoke, learn what it means to "shelter in place", and learn what happens to an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) during a fire alarm activation.
Property damage from fires:
Allison Hall – 1 unintentional fire: trash can – damage $100-$999
AV Aspen Hall – 1 unintentional fire: defective oven – damage $0-$99
AV Aspen Hall – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99
Parmelee Hall – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99
Walnut – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99
Aggie Village Family – 2 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $100-$999 each
University Village– 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $100-$999
2019 Residence Hall Fire Statistics and Safety Systems
Residence Address
#
Fires
#
Injured
#
Deaths
Fire
Drills Fire Alarm
Fire
Sprinkler
Smoke
Detection
Fire
Extinguishers
Evacuation
Maps
Allison Hall
551 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Alpine Hall
910 W. Plum St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Aspen Hall
800 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Braiden Hall
1101 Braiden Dr.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Corbett Hall
801 W Laurel St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Cottonwood
511 W. Lake St.
1
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Durward Hall
1001 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Edwards Hall
900 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Engineering
816 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
AV Honors
810 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Ingersoll Hall
1001 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
International House
1400 W. Elizabeth St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Lodgepole
521 W. Lake St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Newsom Hall
700 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Partial
Full
Throughout
Yes
Parmelee Hall
701 W. Laurel St.
2
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
LV Pinon Hall
900 W. Plum St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Summit Hall
963 W. Pitkin St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Walnut
501 W. Lake St.
3
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Westfall Hall
1009 W. Laurel St.
0
0
0
4
Yes
Full
Full
Throughout
Yes
Aggie Village Family
501 W. Prospect Rd.
1
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
University Village
1500/1600/1700 W Plum St.
3
0
0
0
No
No
Full
Throughout
No
P
artial is defined as having systems in the individual rooms only. Full is defined as having systems in both the common areas and the individual rooms.
Property damage from fires:
Alpine Hall – 1 intentional fire: arson: burned “no smoking” sign – damage $100-$999
Aggie Village Family – 1 unintentional fire: accidental dumpster fire – damage $0-$99
Corbett Hall – 1 unintentional fire: handling fireworks – damage $100-$999
Cottonwood – 1 unintentional fire: accidental toaster fire – damage $0-$99
Parmelee Hall – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99
Parmelee Hall – 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99
Walnut – 3 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fires – damage $0-$99 each
University Village – 2 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $0-$99 each
University Village– 1 unintentional fire: accidental cooking fire – damage $100-$999
