Marymount University

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

2024

Campus Safety aims to provide a safe and secure campus for all members of the university community. Marymount University Office of Campus Safety’s purpose promotes and contributes to the physical health and psychological well-being of the community through the prevention of campus crime, preparation and response to emergencies, and the establishment of a safe environment. This is achieved through active participation of all university members and partnerships with local law enforcement and the community.

Campus Safety annually presents the university’s campus crime statistics and security information based on information reported and received during the previous calendar year. Marymount’s 2024 Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act.

The 2024 report provides safety and security information for each of Marymount’s campuses, as well as for those properties frequented by students, faculty, and staff that are owned or controlled by Marymount but not immediately adjacent to the main campuses. Also included is information on the Office of Campus Safety policies and procedures for reporting crime; safety and security prevention and protection programs; fire safety; and other resources designed to assist in maintaining a safe Marymount community.

If you want to learn more about this report, your personal safety, or emergency preparedness, please visit: https://www.marymount.edu/Student-Life/Health-Wellness/Campus-Safety 

We invite members of the university community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. The Marymount University Office of Campus Safety generates an email to every enrolled student and current employee on an annual basis notifying them that the report is available to be viewed. For prospective students, members of the community, and others, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report are available online at https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/campus-safety/campus-safety-report/annual-safety-report-2022/.

Copies of the report can also be physically obtained from Marymount Office of Campus Safety. You may request to have a copy mailed to you by calling 703-284-4991 or emailing csafety@marymount.edu

Welcome 

Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), Marymount University is a nationally recognized,  independent, coeducational Catholic university offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines.

Great Education, Capital Location

The University’s four locations in suburban Northern Virginia offer a full complement of academic and student services that provide an outstanding education in a convenient, student- and career- focused environment.

And whatever program of study a Marymount University student may choose to pursue, the on-campus experiences are enriched by the University’s proximity to Washington, D.C., with the one-of-a-kind opportunities only available in the nation’s capital!

Our Mission and Vision 

Our Mission  

Marymount University is a comprehensive Catholic university, guided by the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, which emphasizes intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective. A Marymount University education is grounded in the liberal arts, promotes career preparation, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. A student centered learning community that values diversity and focuses on the education of the whole person, Marymount University guides the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual development of each individual.

Our Vision

Marymount, a leading Catholic university, will be nationally recognized for innovation and commitment to student success, alumni achievement, and faculty and staff excellence.

Our Strategic Plan

In the summer of 2019, Marymount University began the process of creating a new strategic plan. Momentum is designed to guide Marymount as it works to fulfill its mission and achieve its vision. https://www.marymount.edu/Home/Faculty-and-Staff/Office-of-Planning-Institutional-Effectiveness/Strategic-Planning

Table of Contents 

Reporting Crimes, Suspicious Activity, or an Emergency……….……………………………………...……10

Campus Safety and Emergency Management……………………………….…………….……….….10

        Campus Safety ...………………………………………………………………………………..…….…....…...10

        The Office of Campus Safety ...…………………..……………………………………………….…...…...10

        Campus Security Authorities (CSA)...................................................................................12

Clery Act Information ...………………………………………………………….……………….……………..….…...13

Clery Crime Statistics …………………………………………………………………………….…………….………....14

Classification of Crimes ………………………………………………………………..…………………......14

        How Reported Crimes are Categorized …………………………………………………………...…..…16

Clery Act Geography .…………………………………………………………………………………………...….…..…17

        On-Campus Buildings or Property …….………………………………………………………..….…….18

         Non-Campus Buildings or Property …….………………………………………………………….…….18

        Public Property ………………………………….………………………………………………………….…….18

Reported Crime Statistics Tables …....………………………………………………………………..……...….....20

        Main Campus - 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 ………………………….………….20

        Ballston Center - 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201 …………………………...……...24

        Ballston Campus Apartments - 1008 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201..……………...24

        4040 Center - 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 ……………………………..……..27

        Study Abroad Trips ………………………………………………………………………………………….….31

Emergency Notifications/Timely Warning Notices ……………………………………………...….………..35

Emergency Procedures …………………………………………………………………………….…………………….36

Emergency Management Plan …………………………………………………………………………….…...……..38

        Emergency Response and Evacuation …………………………………………….……….…………...38

        Testing Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures ……………………………...………38

        Emergency Communications …...………………………………………………………………......…....40

        Access to Campus Buildings and Maintenance of Campus Facilities ……………........…...41

Ballston Center and 4040 N. Fairfax ……………………………………………………………………………….42

Monitoring and Managing Concerning or Threatening Behavior ...………………………………....……...43

        Reporting a Concern …………...……………………….……………………………………………...….....43

        Threat Assessment Team …………………………..…..…………………….....................................43

        On Campus Security Cameras: Monitoring and Recording ……………………….………........44

        Firearms/Dangerous Weapons and Materials Policy ………………………………………...……44

Crime Prevention and Campus Safety Awareness …...………………………………………………..…..…..45

        Missing Resident Student Procedure ....……………….........................................................47

        Keeping Informed ....………………..……………………………………………………………………...….48

        What You Can Do ....…………………...…………………………………………………………..……….....48

        Emergency Call Boxes ....……………………………………….……………………………….…..….…….49

        Security Escort Service ……………………………………….....……………………………………….......49

Sex Offender Registry Access ………………………………………………...……………………….………...…....49

Alcohol and Drug Policies ………………………………………..……………………………………...…....……....50        

Education and Prevention Programs ...........................................................................................75

Annual Fire Safety Report ...........................................................................................................86

Fire Policies, Evacuation Procedures, Training ..........................................................................87

Fire Policies .....................................................................................................................87

Fire Evacuation Procedures ........................................………………………...……………....…89

Fire Safety Education .................................................…………………………...…………........90

Fire Statistics 2020 .................................................................................………...…………….….….90

Fire Statistics 2021 ..................................................................................……………….…...…….....91

Fire Statistics 2022 .....................................................................................................................91

Fire Safety System ....................................................................................……………….…....…......92

Candles, Incense, and Smoking ...............................................................………....…..…..92

Cooking in Rooms ....................................................................................…….…..........…93

Lamps………………………………..................................................……………………......…….….93

Procedures for Student Housing Evacuation in the Case of a Fire .......................................…..93

Fire Alarm Procedures .......................................…………………………….……...………..…….93

Reporting Fires .............................................................……………………...……….……..…..94

Procedures for Student Housing Evacuation in the Case of a Fire .......……………………….......…94

Fire Safety Equipment .............................................................................…………….....…94

Fire Safety Education and Training Programs for Students, Faculty and Staff ............95

Plan for Future Improvements in Fire Safety ............................................................................95

Appendix A: Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy and Resources…………………………..96

Reporting Crimes, Suspicious Activity, or an Emergency

Reporting Crimes, Suspicious Activity, or an Emergency

Campus Safety

The Office of Campus Safety at Marymount University promotes and contributes to the physical health and psychological well-being of the community through the prevention of campus crime, preparation and response to emergencies, and the establishment of a safe environment. Campus Safety Officers provide 24-hour general assistance, information and response to the community where needed.

Marymount University encourages accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to Campus Safety and the appropriate external law enforcement agencies (i.e., Arlington County police).  Crimes, suspicious activity, and emergencies should always be reported immediately to Campus Safety at 703-284-1600. Campus Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Crimes can be reported to the Campus Safety Officers at the Guardhouse on Main Campus at any time. Members of the Marymount University community can also report criminal or suspicious activity anonymously through the LiveSafe app. The LiveSafe app can be downloaded here. These can be used to report criminal activity such as domestic violence and sexual assaults, illegal drug use, possession and dealing of drugs, or any suspicious activity. The information provided should be as detailed as possible.

NOTE: The anonymous crime reporting system is not monitored 24 hours a day and therefore should NOT be used for reporting immediate threats such as a violent crime in progress or a fire in a building. If you are reporting an immediate threat, please call 703-284-1600 or 911.

All Marymount University students, staff, faculty, and guests who witness a crime or become a victim, or who are involved in an emergency should call Campus Safety or 911 for assistance,  whether the victim of a crime elects to or is unable to make such a report. Having all individuals report crimes empowers victims to make decisions about whether and when to report crimes and encourages members of the campus community to report crimes of which they are aware.  This is also to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warnings to the community, when appropriate.

If you call 911, dispatchers at the local dispatch center will notify the Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management immediately, and an officer will respond as soon as possible.

Every crime reported to Marymount Campus Safety is thoroughly investigated. All responses, such as issuance of a warning, referrals, summons, or arrest/warrant issued, will be documented.

Also, victims or witnesses are able to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual security report using the LiveSafe app as noted above.  

The Office of Campus Safety

The University’s Office of Campus Safety currently has a force of 15 full-time security officers who receive state training and certification. Before being hired, all Campus Safety Officers must pass a criminal and employment background check. The Office maintains an ongoing relationship with the Arlington County Police Department that includes emergency services, assistance in criminal investigations, and crime prevention programs.  This report is published in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This Act requires institutions that receive federal financial aid to publish and distribute to their students and employees sex offense policies and other campus crime information.

Campus Safety Officers do not have arrest authority. Marymount University Campus Safety Officers have authority to act in accordance with University policy over any property owned, leased, or utilized by the University. The Office of Campus Safety officers do not have police authority to apprehend or arrest individuals engaged in illegal acts. When necessary, criminal incidents are referred to sworn law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction on campus.

The Office of Campus Safety does not monitor and record, through local police agencies, criminal activity in which students engaged at off-campus locations of student organizations, because Marymount University does not have any officially recognized student organizations with off-campus locations.  

The Office of Campus Safety maintains a professional working relationship with the Arlington County Police Department and the Virginia State Police. The Office of Campus Safety has a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Arlington County Police Department in accordance with state law regarding the investigation of criminal incidents on campus as well as significant incidents involving Marymount University.

Campus Safety Officers have the authority to enter any property owned, leased or utilized by the University in the event of an emergency or to promote the furtherance of health, safety and security. Officers may also enter any area of such property to determine if violations of university policy or violations of the law are occurring or have occurred. Officers have the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have a lawful reason to be on Marymount University property. All Marymount University students are required to show their Marymount ID cards upon request by authorized employees.

The Office of Campus Safety works with the following agencies:

♦  Arlington County Police Department

♦  Commonwealth Attorney for Arlington

    County

♦  Arlington County Fire Department

♦  Arlington County Office of Emergency

    Management

♦  Federal Bureau of Investigation

♦  Consortium of Universities,

    Washington, D.C.

♦  Virginia Department of Criminal

    Justice Services

♦  Virginia Department of Emergency

    Management

Campus Security Authorities (CSA)

Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are university officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities and designated to report information about criminal incidents. At Marymount University, these reports are received by the Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management.

Marymount University’s CSAs include, but are not limited to, the following:

♦  Campus Safety Officers

♦  Student Living Department Staff

♦  Associate Vice President of Human Resources

♦  Admissions Counselors

♦  Athletics Department Staff

♦  Faculty Advisors

♦  University Title IX Coordinator

♦  Director, International Student Services

CSAs collect necessary information and make connections to helpful resources.

Pastoral and Professional Counselors are exempt from being CSA’s.

♦  Pastoral counselor: A person, who is associated with a religious order or

    denomination, is recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who

    provides confidential counseling, and is functioning within the scope of that

    recognition as a pastoral counselor.

♦  Professional counselor: A person whose official responsibilities include providing

    mental health counseling to members of the college community and who is functioning

    within the scope of his or her license or certification. This definition applies even to    

    professional counselors who are not employees of the institution, but are under      

    contract to provide counseling at the institution.

♦  At Marymount, academic counselors are not considered professional counselors as defined by Clery and therefore they are CSAs.

The Office of Campus Safety encourages pastoral and professional counselors, at their discretion, to inform individuals of the process for reporting crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the University’s annual security report.  

To ensure CSAs adequately understand their responsibilities, they are notified and provided with training from the Director of Campus Safety annually.

Clery Act

Clery Act Information

Marymount University is committed to providing the campus community and visitors with the safest and most secure environment possible. Marymount University encourages campus community members to remain aware of personal safety and work cooperatively with the campus to ensure the security of all.

The Marymount University Office of Campus Safety follows all applicable state and federal reporting laws to ensure a safe campus required by the Crime Awareness and Campus Act, better known as the “Clery Act,” which is contained in section 485 of the Higher Education Act, codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1092. The Office of Campus Safety collects selected crime statistics, prepares an annual safety report, and makes this report available prominently on the Marymount University website no later than 1 October annually. Data is collected from Campus Safety logs, Campus Security Authorities (CSAs), Department of Human Resources, Academic and Student Affairs Offices, Office of Campus Safety, and local police in jurisdictions that adjoin our campuses. Marymount University must include in the crime statistics all Clery Act crimes. As required by law, this report, which is available free of charge in printed or electronic format, provides information about security on campus, including: campus community crime statistics, institutional policies on campus security, alcohol and drug use policies, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and crime prevention.

This report also provides phone numbers of helpful community resources. A map or directions of each Marymount University campus or center can be found at: https://marymount.edu/contact-us/locate-us/

All current students and employees are notified of the report’s availability through email announcements throughout the year in various Campus Safety publications. In addition, with the Annual Safety Report being made available online, prospective students and university employees can review it at any time. The most recent Annual Safety Report is here online.

Copies of all reports in printed form can be requested from the Office of Campus Safety by calling 703-284-1600 or emailing campus.safety@marymount.edu.  There is no charge for this or past reports.

Clery Crime Statistics

The Clery Act requires that CSAs report certain crimes to Campus Safety, regardless of whether those crimes have been reported to external law-enforcement agencies.

This report is prepared by The Office of Campus Safety. The Office of Campus Safety works with several university offices to gather the information in this Annual Report. It includes any of the specified crimes reported to Campus Safety officials or other offices listed in this report, disciplinary referrals include those reported to Student Living and to the Division of Student Affairs, and information about crimes on property adjacent to Marymount University is provided by Arlington County Police.  University offices also provide updated data on its educational efforts and programs.

This report’s statistics were reported from January 1, 2021, until December 31, 2023. These statistics were collected from Campus Safety records, Campus Security Authorities (CSA) representatives, selected University offices including human resources, as well as local jurisdictional law enforcement agencies. They represent occurrences/incidents that occurred on campus and University grounds, public sidewalks and roadways adjacent to the campus property, and non-campus locations under University control during 2023, and include all crime statistics reported to any CSA.

Classification of Crimes

The Clery Act requires the University to report on four general categories of crime statistics:

♦ Criminal Offenses – Criminal homicide (including murder, non-negligent

    manslaughter, and negligent manslaughter); sexual assault (includes rape, fondling,

    incest, and statutory rape); robbery; aggravated assault; burglary; motor vehicle theft;

    and arson.

♦ Hate Crimes - Includes any Criminal Offense, and any incidents of larceny-theft,

   simple assault, intimidation, or destruction/damage/vandalism of property, that were

   motivated by bias.

♦ VAWA^[1] Offenses - Any incidents of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking

   (sexual assault is also a VAWA offense but is included in the Criminal Offenses

   category for Clery Act reporting purposes).

♦ Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action - For weapons law violations

   (carrying, possessing), drug abuse violations, and liquor law violations.

The Clery Act requires the University to disclose statistics separately for each of the four general categories above, which means that when an incident meets definitions in more than one of those categories, the University must report it in each category.

Crimes are classified based on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program definitions, as required by the Clery Act. Questions regarding these definitions may be directed to the Director of Campus Safety and Transportation at 703-284-4911. Crime statistics do not include general theft (for example, items taken from unlocked rooms or offices or unattended items taken from common areas).

The U.S. Department of Education requires that Marymount University publish an Annual Safety Report (ASR). In the ASR, the Department of Education requires that the following be used to classify and record Clery reportable crimes.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Handbook is used for all definitions of offenses, except for below:

♦  Beginning in 2013 dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking the meaning

    given such terms in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of

    1994 (42  U.S.C. 13925(a)).

♦  Clery Act reporting does not require disclosure of all other sexual related

     offenses. ex. sexual harassment, voyeurism and incident exposure.

♦  Offenses are counted on the basis of calls for service, complaints and

     Investigations.

♦  Findings of courts, coroners, jury, prosecutorial decisions and student judicial

     boards are not a basis for counting Clery Act crimes.

How Reported Crimes are Categorized

The reported crimes are cataloged utilizing the Hierarchy Rule, which is when the offender/perpetrator commits multiple offenses in the same incident. When this occurs, the Hierarchy Rule is used when counting multiple offenses. The Hierarchy Rule requires that the most serious offense be counted when more than one offense was committed during a single incident. A single incident means that the offenses must be committed at the same time and place; and that the time interval and distance between the offenses were insignificant. Not all crimes committed in the same incident are counted with the statistics, only the most serious per the Hierarchy Rule. The Hierarchy Rule does not apply to incidents of arson, hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. In addition, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) also made an exception to the Hierarchy Rule: when a sexual assault and murder occur in the same incident, both crimes will be statistically recorded for that year’s ASR.

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1  Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013

It should be noted that VAWA created some significant changes to the Clery Act statistical crime reporting requirements. Such changes included adding and tracking crimes related to domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, which were not previously reported. There were some additional hate crime classifications introduced which included national origin bias and gender identity bias as well. Additionally, VAWA required changes to the tracking and cataloging of sexual assault crimes. Previously under the Clery Act, forcible sex offenses (included rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object and forcible fondling) were based upon the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) definitions. This requirement has been changed to use the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Report (UCR) definition of rape that, within its definition, includes the crimes of sodomy and sexual assault with an object. Therefore, beginning in 2013, the Forcible Sexual Offenses category has been changed to Sexual Offenses and includes rape and fondling. Non-forcible sexual offenses has not changed and still includes incest and statutory rape.

Federal law requires that institutions report if any of the listed crimes manifested evidence of prejudice as described by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act. https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/hate-crime.

Beginning in 1999, universities were required to report the number of disciplinary referrals for campus violations that would also be violations of state law regarding alcohol, drugs, and weapons. Violations of university policies that are not violations of state law are not included. The University has made a good-faith effort to determine which alcohol violations would also constitute a violation of law, such as possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor or furnishing alcohol to a minor. The fact that a disciplinary referral was made does not necessarily mean that a violation was ultimately found to have occurred. Reported crimes may involve individuals not associated with the institution.

Clery Act Geography

Under the Clery Act, the University is required to disclose the four general categories of crimes that are reported on “campus.” The Office of Civil Rights further defines “campus” for Clery reporting purposes in two different ways –“on-campus” and “non-campus.”

On-Campus Buildings or Property

The definition of “on-campus” buildings or property for reporting purposes is:

1. Any building or property owned or controlled by^[2] the University, within the same reasonably contiguous^[3] geographical area, that directly supports or relates to the University’s educational purposes^[4]; and
2. Any building or property that is within, or reasonably contiguous to, the area identified in the previous paragraph of this definition that is owned by the University but controlled by another entity or person, is frequently used by University students, and supports University purposes, such as a food or other retail vendor

Non-Campus Buildings or Property

A “non-campus” building or property is defined as:

1. Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the University^[5]; or
2. Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the University’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the University, i.e., is not considered part of the core campus.

The second part of the non-campus definition is applicable to additional locations that are associated with the University campus, but are not separate campuses, such as an athletic field leased by a university from a state or local government or classroom space leased by a university in a local high school to hold creative writing classes.

Off-campus student housing may also fall within the definition of a non-campus building or property.

Locations used repeatedly, i.e., annually, during overnight “away” trips that are sponsored by the University for students, may qualify for inclusion in the University’s non-campus reporting geography; as may locations used by students during University sponsored short-stay “away” trips lasting more than one night, provided that the location is controlled by the University and used to support educational purposes.

Public Property

“Public Property” is defined in statute as “all public property that is within the same

reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution, such as a sidewalk, a street, other

thoroughfare, or parking facility, and is adjacent to a facility owned or controlled by the

institution if the facility is used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related

to the institution’s educational purposes.” The regulatory definition of “public property” in

34 CFR 668.46(a) includes “all public property, including thoroughfares, streets,

sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and

accessible from the campus.”

In order for this definition to apply, the property in question must satisfy all three

conditions: 1) public (e.g., publicly-owned); 2) within or adjacent to campus; and 3)

accessible from campus. This definition excludes any private property, and may in some

cases exclude areas such as property divided by a fence or wall, or property with clearly

posted signs indicating that it is not part of the campus or that trespassing is prohibited.

Private property where students have established regular usage – whether legal, illegal,

open, or inconspicuous – that is not otherwise campus or non campus property, is not public

property for Clery reporting purposes. The Department applies no specific measurable

distance definition into adjacent public property. When the campus is adjacent to a public

park, that does not otherwise meet the definition of a public property, some institutions

have employed the practice of clearly designating campus boundaries through posted

Reported Crime Statistics Tables

Main Campus - 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Main Campus - 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Main Campus - 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Ballston Center - 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201

(Ballston Campus Apartments - 1008 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201)

Ballston Center - 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201

(Ballston Campus Apartments - 1008 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201)

Ballston Center - 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201

(Ballston Campus Apartments - 1008 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201)

4040 Center - 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

4040 Center - 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

4040 Center - 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

Study Abroad Trips

1. Crimes that occur during Study-Abroad Trips may be reportable if they occur in physical spaces that Marymount owns or controls, or in areas that are used to access those physical spaces, such as hotels and apartments, for the period of time specified in a written agreement. Per federal guidelines, these areas are considered part of Marymount’s Non-Campus Property for crime reporting purposes. The On-Campus, On-Campus Student Housing, and Public Property Clery Crime Geographic Categories do not apply to Study-Abroad Trips at Non-Campus locations.

2. “Unfounded Crimes” are Clery Act crimes, reported to have occurred on Clery Act geography, thoroughly investigated by sworn or commissioned law enforcement personnel, and found through investigation to be false or baseless, meaning that the crime did not occur and was never attempted.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

Emergency Notifications/Timely Warning Notices

The University is committed to the safety and well-being of its faculty, staff, students, and guests to the campus. In compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and Section 23-9.2:11 of the Code of Virginia, the University implemented a comprehensive communications system operating around the clock to provide prompt warning notifications, alerts of immediate threats and updates regarding the health and safety of the campus community. This system employs various methods, including but not limited to: email notices, phone, cellular text messages, Facebook, Twitter, website updates, PA systems, and digital signage alerts.

Timely Warning Notices

“Timely warnings” are provided in the event of a reported crime, either on-campus or off, that, in the judgment of the Director of Campus Safety or a designee, constitutes an ongoing or continuing, serious threat to the university community. The warnings (and updates) are generally written by the Campus Safety Operations Manager or a designee and are typically distributed via email to anyone who has a Marymount.edu email address or via one of several of the alert notification technologies depending upon the incident specifics. The Office of Campus Safety provides a timely warning to the campus community whenever a situation arises that constitutes an ongoing or potential threat. It is university policy to post these notices on the university website and/or make notifications to faculty and students.The MU Alerts issued by the Office of Campus Safety will contain information to enable members of the campus community to protect themselves, as well as providing information that would aid in the prevention of similar crimes.  Such information may include the reported crime, location, dates of occurrence, suspect description(s) if application, reporting options, and safety tips.

Timely warnings are usually distributed for the following Uniformed Crime Reporting Program (UCR)/National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime classifications: arson, criminal homicide, and robbery. In evaluating what constitutes a serious or continuing threat, the Director of Campus Safety will consider factors including, but not limited to, crime type, location, likelihood of reoccurrence, and time of initial reporting to the Office of Campus Safety.  Cases of aggravated assault and sex crimes are normally considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the facts of the case, the information known by Campus Safety and Emergency Management, and whether, in the opinion of the Director of Campus Safety, the crime constitutes an ongoing threat. If, for instance, a reportable crime occurs but the suspect is arrested, there may no longer be an ongoing threat to the university or community, and a warning may not be disseminated. Timely warnings may also be posted for other crime classifications, as deemed necessary.

Emergency Procedures

Campus Safety

703-284-4991 | csafety@marymount.edu

SHELTER-IN-PLACE         

During Severe weather, hazardous materials spill, or an on-campus violence emergency, do the following:

• Move to an interior room or hallway with no windows
• On your way to the sheltered space, close windows and doors to the best of your ability
• Remain indoors until you are advised that it is safe to leave by emergency response personnel

SEVERE WEATHER

• Immediately move to the lowest interior floors of your building, and into a windowless area
• Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls 

EVACUATIONS

In the event of an emergency that makes it necessary to evacuate the campus, directions will be given to do the following:

• Activate the building fire alarm system
• Notify others and evacuate the building. Do not use elevators during a fire or evacuation
• Regroup at the designated assembly point and await further instruction from emergency response personnel

POWER OUTAGE

• To report a power outage contact the Physical Plant at 703-284-1529  
• Buildings without power, water, heating, ventilation, or air conditioning should not be occupied until utilities are restored

LOCKDOWN

When alerted that the campus or specific buildings are in “Lockdown,” occupants of any building within the subject area are to:

• Remain inside, turn off room lights, lock all room doors and windows. Stay away from windows and doors.
• Do not shelter in a hallway; go to an office, classroom, or residence hall room that can be locked
• No one should enter or exit the “Lockdown” area until the “All Clear” has been sounded

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

• Dial 703-284-1600 to report a serious illness or injury. If the situation is potentially life-threatening, dial 911.
• Provide the level of first aid for which you are trained and equipped
• Do not try to move an injured person; this should be done ONLY when the person’s position puts him/her in additional danger

DISABILITIES

• Members of the Marymount community who have disabilities that could affect their safety in an  emergency requiring evacuation, lockdown or shelter in place must notify Student Access Services at  703-284-1538; employees should contact HRS at 703-284-1680.

REGIONAL EMERGENCY

• In the event of unusual conditions, Marymount University may delay or cancel classes, or close altogether. Information about delays, cancellations and closings are made available through MU Alerts and other media as soon as possible once a decision is made
• Consult Marymount’s Weather and Emergency Information Line at 703-526-6888, the University’s website  (www.marymount.edu), and local radio and television stations for information. You may choose to assemble a personal emergency kit at home, at work and/or in your car.

Emergency Management Plan

Emergency Management Plan

The University’s Emergency Action Plan establishes procedures to be followed by employees in the event of an emergency, to include “Run, Hide, Fight,” and evacuation guidelines. It is the responsibility of all university employees to be knowledgeable of the emergency procedures and to participate in drills and exercises. Emergency preparedness posters are placed throughout each campus and emergency information is disseminated to faculty, staff, and students in an effort to provide them with information to be able to respond to an emergency event.  It is included the publication of the Annual Security Report.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

Effective and efficient response and communication are essential components of any emergency plan, as well as testing the emergency response and evacuation procedures. The University is committed to testing the procedures at least annually and publicizing its procedures in conjunction with the test.

Active Shooter Drills were conducted as part of testing the Emergency Management Plan on September 20th, 21st, and 22nd in 2022. The drills were announced 1 week prior, with briefings on procedures, resources,  and provided an opportunity to answer questions. Drills were held from 9:45 AM to 10:00 each day and were followed by debriefings.  

The University community is notified on an annual basis that they are required to notify the Marymount University Office of Campus Safety or outside law enforcement agencies (via 911) of any situation or incident that involves a significant emergency or danger that may pose an immediate or ongoing threat to the health and safety of students and/or employees on campus. Marymount University and/or outside law enforcement agencies respond to such situations to assess the potential threat and summon the necessary resources to mitigate, investigate, and/or document any situation that may pose a significant emergency or danger. In addition, Campus Safety and outside law enforcement respond to such incidents to determine if the situation does in fact pose an immediate threat to the community.   Marymount University will immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of student or employees occuring on campus.  

The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for coordination of the University Emergency Management Plan.  Once the Director of Campus Safety has confirmed a significant emergency or dangerous situation as described above, the University Emergency Management Plan will be implemented as described below.  

Testing Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Emergency evacuation fire drills are required and mandated by the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 4. The 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act requires testing of the University emergency response and evacuation procedures. Marymount University complies with the provisions of the aforementioned code and federal statute.

The University conducts a fire evacuation drill semi-annually for all residence hall buildings. In addition, the University conducts alert notification drills such as tornado/severe weather and active shooter drills regularly to test all or a portion of the alert notification systems.

The evacuation drills are designed to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of an emergency and are used to educate and train occupants on issues specific to their building. During the drill, occupants practice drill procedures and familiarize themselves with the location of exits, assembly locations, and the sound of the fire alarm. In addition to educating the occupants of each building about the evacuation procedures during the drills, the process also provides the University an opportunity to test the operation of fire alarm or related emergency notifications system components.

All drills are monitored by the Office of Campus Safety and the Office of Physical Plant to evaluate egress, behavioral patterns, as well as evacuation efficiency and expedience. Afterward, an after action report is prepared by the Office of Campus Safety. This follow-through activity is designed for assessment and evaluation of emergency plans and capabilities.

The University Emergency Management Plan provides emergency response information to faculty and staff for various types of emergency situations. Students, faculty, and staff are also encouraged to download the LiveSafe App. The LiveSafe App is the University’s emergency notification system. LiveSafe is a free mobile safety app that Marymount University provides to the Marymount community. LiveSafe gives the opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and visitors on campus to effectively communicate with Campus Safety and other University departments via mobile device. By downloading the app, Marymount University students, faculty, staff, and visitors can receive MU alerts about emergency situations affecting the campus community, as well as notification of weather-related delays, cancellations, and closings. MU Alerts will be delivered to the community via text message, email, and push notifications. Marymount affiliated members will still receive MU Alerts via their Marymount email if they choose not to download the LiveSafe App. MU Alerts enables the University to notify members of the campus community quickly in the event of an emergency. Messages sent will be brief, stating the nature of the situation and suggested action.

Emergency Communications

The Emergency Communication Plan provides information on the University’s emergency communication plans and procedures. It serves as the primary tool for implementing communication-related activities in crisis situations. It has been developed to provide guidance to University officials in regard to delivering an effective, efficient, timely, and comprehensive message before, during, and after emergency situations.

An immediate notification will be issued when the Office of Campus Safety, or other designated official, has confirmed that an emergency situation poses an immediate threat to the life, safety or security of the campus community. The Campus Safety Officer in Charge or other designated official will authorize the emergency notification based on the operational guidelines in the Emergency Communication Plan. In addition, the University will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency. The University will use some or all of the systems described below to communicate the threat to the University community or to the appropriate segment of the community, if the threat is limited to a particular building or segment of the population.

University Marketing and Communications will manage, direct, and disseminate supplemental non-emergency communications to the appropriate audiences, including students, parents of students, faculty, staff, the news media, the surrounding community, and individuals and/or organizations outside the campus community.

In the event of a serious incident that poses an immediate threat to members of the University community, the University has various systems in place for communicating the information quickly. Some or all of the methods of communication listed below may be used in the event of an immediate threat to the campus community:

1. MU Alerts/LiveSafe App

The LiveSafe App is the University’s emergency notification system. LiveSafe is a free mobile safety app that Marymount University provides to the Marymount community. LiveSafe gives the opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and visitors on campus to effectively communicate with Campus Safety and other University departments via mobile device. By downloading the app, Marymount University students, faculty, staff, and visitors can receive MU alerts about emergency situations affecting the campus community, as well as notification of weather-related delays, cancellations, and closings. MU Alerts will be delivered to the community via text message, email, and push notifications. Marymount affiliated members will still receive MU Alerts via their Marymount email if they choose not to download the LiveSafe App. MU Alerts enables the University to notify members of the campus community quickly in the event of an emergency. Messages sent will be brief, stating the nature of the situation and suggested action.

2. University Website 

Emergency messages can be put on the University’s website quickly from any location. There is an alert at the top of the page that appears when an emergency message is posted. When monitoring the web pages for information, it is recommended that the user occasionally refresh the webpage for the most current information when actively monitoring an incident.

3.  Social Media 

Emergency messages can be sent through the University’s X and Facebook accounts.

4. University Email 

During emergencies, email can be sent university-wide to all employees and students. Separate distribution lists are also maintained for each campus.

5. Local News Media 

University Marketing and Communications sends press releases and makes calls to local media. Because of the transient nature of its population, the University depends heavily on broadcast media to notify students, faculty, and staff of emergencies before or during their commutes.

NOTE: All technologies may not be available at all of Marymount University’s locations or facilities. The Marymount University Emergency Communication Plan can be found at https://my.marymount.edu/getmedia/178eb88a-7327-4640-ba96-79273580bf06/Emergency-Management-Plan-2015

Access to Campus Buildings and Maintenance of

Campus Facilities

Marymount University's campus grounds is an open environment, allowing individuals to move freely around the campus grounds. All access to residence hall living areas is card-controlled, available only to those authorized to enter these areas. Residence halls are locked 24 hours a day, with an electronic system controlling access. Emergency exits and other side doors are electronically monitored by computer and/or equipped with local alarm bells to prevent propping and illegal entry. Visitors are escorted by a resident student while within the residence hall. Residents may be held responsible for the misconduct of their guests per Community Standards Blue Book. Several campus buildings are equipped with electronic burglar-intrusion devices and are monitored by Campus Safety personnel. Other campus buildings, such as classroom buildings and the library, are kept secured when not in use.

Ballston Center and 4040 N. Fairfax

Located in the Ballston professional district in Arlington County, the University’s Ballston Center is just minutes from the Main Campus. Opened in August 2017 with the launch of the new academic year, the complex includes a nine-story academic/office building and fifteen-story residential/retail building, each with underground parking. The complex is anchored by a public plaza and green space courtyard.

The 4040 Center houses our physical therapy doctoral program. It is patrolled by Campus Safety Officers, when in use and is equipped with security cameras. Access to University spaces within the building are card access controlled.

Monitoring and Managing Concerning or

Threatening Behavior

Reporting a Concern

Sometimes situations arise in which students, parents, or faculty have concerns about a University student. Whether it is a concern for a student’s health, welfare, or safety, the Office of Student Affairs is available to help.

If you have a concern about a current University student, you may refer the matter to the Marymount University Student Care Team by visiting the following link: https://www.marymount.edu/Student-Life/Student-Affairs-Administration/Report-a-Concern

You may also contact the Student Care Team Chair at 703-908-7670 for consultation during regular business hours.

Threat Assessment Team

The University has a standing Threat Assessment Team. The role of this team is to assess whether an individual poses, or might reasonably pose, a threat of violence to self, others, or the Marymount University community, and to intervene to avert the threat. The team responds to behaviors exhibited by students, employees, visitors, and non-affiliated persons prior to a critical incident in an attempt to prevent violence so that the University campus remains a safe and secure working and learning environment. The University’s Threat Assessment Team is comprised of three permanent members:

♦  Director for Campus Safety and Transportation

♦  Assistant Director, Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator

♦  Director of Student Counseling Services

In addition to the permanent membership, other Marymount University staff and faculty, as well as outside experts, may be called to participate on the team as circumstances dictate.

On Campus Security Cameras: Monitoring and Recording

Campus buildings and equipment are maintained by University facilities personnel and are patrolled by Campus Safety Officers. An integrated network of cameras operated by the Office of Campus Safety assists monitoring. The University campuses, including all buildings, grounds, parking areas, and roadways, are maintained with concern for safety and security. Campus buildings and equipment are inspected regularly and needed repairs to replace faulty equipment and to mitigate potential hazards are promptly made.

Firearms/Dangerous Weapons and Materials Policy

Faculty, staff, and students may not possess or carry any weapon anywhere on the University’s property. It is a violation of University policy, as defined in student, faculty, and employee policies, to carry weapons or to leave them in a car parked on the campus. This policy also prohibits persons who may possess concealed carry permits from bringing weapons onto the University campuses in a manner otherwise described by the weapons policy. The only exception applies to duly sworn law enforcement officers while on duty. While civilian-attired police officers are authorized to carry firearms, they must keep them concealed so as not to alarm others. Bringing explosives and other dangerous chemicals onto campus is prohibited, without exception.

Crime Prevention and Campus Safety Awareness

Crime Prevention and Campus Safety Awareness

The University works hard to ensure the safety and security of the University community. However, students and employees must take ultimate responsibility for their own safety and their personal belongings. Common sense precautions are the most effective means of maintaining personal security. Here are some practical suggestions:

♦   After dark, always travel in groups of two or more people.

♦   Always keep to well-lighted and maintained walkways.

♦   Immediately report any suspicious-looking persons or out-of-ordinary

     occurrences (such as propped doors or broken windows) to Campus Safety at  

     ext. 1600.

♦   Take advantage of the University’s free and convenient 24-hour security escort

     service to and from any place on campus property by calling ext. 1600 for the  

     Main Campus or ext. 5900 for 4040 Center and Ballston Center.

♦   Take advantage of the University’s free and convenient shuttle transportation

     when traveling to or from the Main Campus, Ballston Center, and the metro

     station. Additional information and shuttle timetables are available in the Office of

     Campus Safety and online at marymount.edu/shuttles.

♦   Never park in dark, remote, or unsafe areas. Always lock your car after parking,

     don’t leave valuables visible, and have your car keys ready when you return to  

     your car.

♦   Always be familiar with your destination and route and, if you go out alone, let

              someone know where you are going.

♦   Never prop open doors of campus buildings. Remove props from doors if you

     see any and report the situation to Campus Safety.

♦   Please note that on weekends or other days when there are no classes,  

     unoccupied buildings will be kept locked.

♦   Notify Campus Safety or a member of the university staff of any individual who  

     appears not to have legitimate business on campus or whose actions arouse  

     suspicion or concern.

♦   Know the phone number of Campus Safety, 703-284-1600. Save it on your cell phone.

♦   Always remember, call 911 in an emergency.

For additional information on security, visit the Office of Campus Safety at Gerard Hall, G205B or call 703-284-4991.

CRIME PREVENTION AND CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMS 

New Student Orientation, Campus Life Panel. (Eight Sessions Annually)

♦ Informs incoming students about the security and safety resources available to them

♦ Demonstrates the utility of LiveSafe Alert and it’s two-way communication system

♦ Informs incoming students of the safe walks available to them

Active Shooter Drills

        ♦ Conducts 3 Active Shooter Drills Annually for Students and Employees

        ♦ Drills are preceded by briefings on the particulars of the drills, LiveSafe, and Q&A’s.

        ♦ After drills were conducted, briefings were held to take feedback and learn from results

MISSING RESIDENT STUDENT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE

While many missing resident student reports at universities are the result of a student changing their normal routine and neglecting to inform their roommates, friends, and/or family of their whereabouts, Marymount University takes reports of missing resident students seriously. The University handles missing resident student reports pursuant to the following procedures.

The University defines a resident student as a student who resides in on-campus housing under  a licensing agreement and is currently enrolled at the University.  For the purposes of this procedure,  a  resident student is presumed missing if they are overdue in reaching home or campus for more than 24 hours past their expected arrival and a check of their residence supports that determination.  A resident student may be considered missing if they are overdue in reaching home, campus, or another specific location past their expected arrival, or any additional factors which lead University staff to believe they is missing, and a check of their

residence supports that determination.  

Any member of the University community who has reason to believe a student residing in on-campus housing has been missing for 24 hours should immediately contact the Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management at 703-284-4991.

In addition to registering a general emergency contact, students residing in on-campus housing have the option to identify, confidentially, one or more individuals to be contacted (“Confidential Contact”) by the University in the event the student has been determined to be missing for 24 hours, or is otherwise determined to be missing. A student who wishes to designate a Confidential Contact may do so at the same time he/she provides general emergency contact information or by contacting the Office of Student Living. The Confidential Contact will remain until revoked or changed by the student. The Confidential Contact information will be kept confidential and will be accessible only to authorized University officials and law enforcement in furtherance of a missing person investigation.

When the Office of Campus Safety receives a missing student report, it will promptly initiate an investigation and notify Office of Student Living. If a student has designated a Confidential Contact(s), the Division of Student Affairs will notify the Confidential Contact(s) within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. In the event that the missing resident student is a minor (under the age of 18 years) and is not emancipated, the parent or legal guardian, if different than the designated Confidential Contact, will also be notified within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. The Office of Campus Safety will notify the Arlington County Police Department within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing.

KEEPING INFORMED

The University offers programs designed to provide crime prevention education and teach safety precautions. Programs are offered annually during Orientation and at other times as announced in The Bark, an events digest published by the Division of Student Affairs, and by other means. Information about common-sense safety precautions is included in this brochure and in the Student Handbook. Crimes that are considered to be a threat to students and employees, and that are reported to any of the offices listed in this Annual Safety and Fire Report, are reported to the University community in a timely manner. These timely warnings may be by text message, email, flyer, or other forms of mass communication.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

♦  Do not leave purses, wallets, or valuables in open areas or unattended.

♦  Do not leave car doors or room doors unlocked, or windows open in your

    absence.

♦  Walk on lighted sidewalks, and do not take shortcuts through dark areas.

♦  Walk with someone in the evenings.

If you see suspicious persons or a crime being committed, report it to Campus Safety at ext. 1600 or report a tip through the LiveSafe App. The more alert you are, the safer the campus will remain.

More information on Marymount University Campus Safety and the Clery Act, including the Daily Crime Log, Clery reportable crime definitions and associated information, crime alerts, the Annual Safety Report, training resources, Campus Security Authorities, and additional resources is easily accessible and available to the public at https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/campus-safety/security-on-campus/.

EMERGENCY CALL BOXES

Emergency Call Boxes are located on the Main Campus in both the Blue and White University parking garages on each level. Emergency call boxes are also located at the Ballston Center. Push the red button to talk directly to Campus Safety. Call Boxes are for emergency use only and should not be activated to request room openings or for non-emergency issues. Campus Safety tests all emergency call boxes monthly to ensure serviceability. Officers on duty will immediately respond to any emergency call for service.

SECURITY ESCORT SERVICE

The Office of Campus Safety offers 24-hour safety escort service to all students and employees to and from any location on the Main Campus, Ballston Center, Ballston Campus Apartments Apartments, and at the 4040 Building. Escort requests are made by calling ext. 1600 or by stopping by any campus security station.

Sex Offender Registry Access

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires universities to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by the state concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. In Virginia, the information is available at the following Virginia State Police website: www.vsp.state.va.us  (click on “Sex Offender Registry”).

Alcohol and Drug Policies

Alcohol and Drug Policy

The following is Marymount University’s Alcohol and Policy Policy found in 2024-2025. A copy of Marymount University Community Standards is available at:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/2024-2025-Community-Standards-Blue-Book-Published-with-FoE-Policy.pdf .

Introduction

The University is concerned about students who improperly use alcohol and other drugs and the effects such use may have on their health, academic success, interpersonal relationships, and ultimately their future. The misuse of alcohol, the use of illicit drugs, and the misuse of prescription medications are discouraged, disciplined, and will not be tolerated. Our goal can be achieved by campus-wide involvement in comprehensive and on-going alcohol and drug education, and the enforcement of the following guidelines.

A. Policy on Parental Notification

The University reserves the right to notify the parents of students who are under the age of 21 of the outcomes of any alcohol or drug cases where a student is found responsible, particularly in the cases which also result in disciplinary or housing probation, loss of housing, suspension, or expulsion.

B. Alcohol Policy

The following sections describe the University’s policy regarding the sale, service, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property or at University-sponsored events, in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Basic Guidelines

Students who are of legal drinking age — 21 years of age or older — are permitted to possess and consume alcohol in designated University housing, select University dining facilities where alcohol is served, or at approved University-sponsored events where alcohol is served. Students who are of legal drinking age may not share with or provide alcohol to any students, employees, or guests who are under 21 years of age.

Those under the legal drinking age are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol anywhere on University property or at University-sponsored events. Drinking games, and simulated drinking games (e.g. water pong) are prohibited on campus.

Within the University housing, students who are 21 years of age or older may only consume alcohol in the rooms of other students where at least one resident of that room is 21 or older and present at the time of consumption.

The Following is a List of the University’s Alcohol Policy Violations:

• Possession or consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21;
• Possession of empty alcohol containers by a person under the age of 21;

• Furnishing, selling, or providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21
• Hosting a party where persons under the age of 21 are consuming or have consumed alcohol;
• Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated: The University is concerned about students who violate state and local laws regarding consumption of alcohol and  the operation of motor vehicles. In accordance with state law, the University abides by  the legal definition of intoxicated as “not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a     dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body” or 0.08 Breath or Blood Alcohol Concentration. In addition, students under the legal minimum drinking age of 21 years who are found to have any detectable amount of alcohol in their systems will be considered driving under the influence of alcohol and subject to penalties under that offense;
• Possessing, using, or serving from a common source of alcohol regardless of age: Common sources include punch bowls, kegs, beer balls, or the equivalent. Regarding possessing excessive quantities of alcohol: the University believes that students of legal drinking age should be allowed to consume in moderation. Students are not allowed to possess excessive quantities of alcohol. The specific limitations are defined in the Housing Policy (https://marymount.edu/student-life/housing/current-students/policy/). Alcohol is not permitted in rooms where no resident(s) assigned to the room is at least 21 years of age;

NOTE: Alcohol is not permitted in rooms where no resident(s) assigned to the room is at least 21 years of age

• Being intoxicated or showing physical or mental impairment following or resulting from alcohol use regardless of age: a person is showing physical or mental impairment if the person is unable to coherently and respectfully answer questions, comply with the instructions of a University official, or is unable to walk unassisted.

Participating in or being present during the drinking game or simulated drinking game  regardless of age; and

• Possessing an open container of alcohol in any location other than select University

Dining facilities where alcohol is served, University-sponsored events where alcohol is specifically permitted, locations listed in the University housing policies and specifically approved for the consumption of alcohol, or a residence hall room or apartment where the host is 21 and present, regardless of the possessor’s age.

Sanctioning for Alcohol Policy Violations

Hearing Officers and Student Conduct Boards have been trained to carefully weigh a variety of factors when determining sanctioning. Below are three lists of violation categories and common sanctions for each offense. The lists below are suggestions; each Hearing Officer must consider a variety of aggravating and mitigating factors. Potential aggravating factors include but are not limited to: hosting a party where persons under 21 are consuming alcohol; failing to cooperate with the instructions of a University official or law enforcement officer; disorderly conduct; being verbally abusive toward staff or students; quantity of alcohol; potential for injury to self or others; and past conduct history. Potential mitigating factors include but are not limited to: compliance with the instructions of staff; admitting responsibility during the Hearing or the documentation of the incident; conducting oneself in an appropriate manner; student is able to articulate personal responsibility; student creates and follows a treatment plan prior to Hearing; and assisting the staff addressing the incident.

Standard Violations of the University Alcohol Policy

Include, but are not limited to: being present while alcohol is being consumed by a person under the age of 21; possession of an empty alcohol container by a person under the age of 21; and consumption/possession by a person under the age of 21.

First Offense — Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:

♦ University Final Warning

♦ Participation in an alcohol education course

♦ Restorative action requirements/ Community service

♦ Other sanctions as determined by Chief Conduct Officer (or designee)

Second Offense — Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:

♦  Disciplinary Probation and University Housing Probation for one calendar year

♦  Restorative Action within the Marymount Community

♦  Notification of parents/guardians of dependent students, as defined by FERPA;

     and/or

♦  Other sanctions as determined by the Chief Conduct Officer (or designee).

Third and Subsequent Offenses — Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to

♦  Extension of disciplinary probation

♦  Loss of housing for minimum of one calendar year

♦  Restorative action requirements/ Community Service

♦  Notification of parents/guardians of dependent students, as defined by FERPA;

     and/or

♦  Suspension or Expulsion

♦  Other sanctions as determined by the Chief Conduct Officer (or designee).

Serious Violations of the University Alcohol Policy

Include but are not limited to: hosting a large or unruly party where persons under the age of 21 are consuming or have consumed alcohol; non-compliance with or disrespect toward staff while also violating a policy that would be categorized as a minor violation of the alcohol policy; consuming alcohol in a space other than designated areas; consuming alcohol to the point where intervention by staff, police, or EMS is required; and furnishing, selling or providing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.

First Offense — Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:

♦ Disciplinary Probation and University Housing Probation for one calendar year;

♦ Participation in an alcohol education course (typically Alcohol101+ for persons under 21 or other educational courses for persons over 21) at the student’s expense as determined by the Hearing Officer

♦  Mandated self-assessment