Parking Permit

This year students may register their vehicles online using the colleges QuikPay system.

Please note: ONLY sophomores, juniors, seniors, and pre-approved freshman/first year students are eligible to receive parking permits.

Freshman and first year students may be pre-approved by using the Parking Priveledge Application.

Once you are ready, log into QuikPay and complete the form.

Please bring your printed receipt or confirmation number to the Public Safety office to receive your parking permit.

Fees
The fees for parking on campus are $80.00.
Temporary Permits

Temporary permits will remain available for those students who do not regularly bring a vehicle to campus. However, no Temporary Permit will be issued for more than one week at a time. Students may obtain a total of three temporary permits during the academic year. After your third temporary permit expires you will need to apply for and purchase a permit if you wish to continue to keep your vehicle on campus.

Restrictions
As in years past, students will only be allowed to park in certain areas on campus. Please consult your student handbook for a map of approved student parking lots. Note: Freshman may park in D-Lot only. Students who park in any location other than the designated areas are subject to being ticketed and/or towed at the owners expense.

Anyone who has an unregistered vehicle on campus is subject to receiving a ticket and being towed off campus.

The campus roads are used for pedestrian and vehicular traffic it is necessary that all vehicles be operated at or below the posted speed limit of 15 m.p.h. at all times. Due to limited parking spaces on campus, all vehicles must be registered with the Public Safety and Security Office. There is an $80 fee for student parking and a hang tag is issued.

A hang tag does not guarantee a parking space; it only allows you access to a designated parking area. Parking hang tags will not be issued to persons with delinquent fines unless payment for all charges accompanies the permit application.

Student Parking Lots

Lot A - Main lot located adjacent to the Public Safety and Security Building
Lot D - Located by the Soccer Field.
Admissions Lot off of Admissions Drive
Student Center Lot off of Student Center Lot

Freshman are authorized to have a vehicle on campus but must park their vehicle in Lot D. Please click here to download a Freshman Parking Priveledge Application.

Students are not permitted to park in Staff or Faculty lots at any time unless authorized by proper signage. Where authorized, student may park in Staff and Faculty lots from 4:30 PM until 11:45 PM.

Fines and Penalties

Fines are to be paid at the Public Safety and Security Office within 30 days of issuance.

Parked in no-parking space/area	$20.00
Parked in reserved or designated space	$20.00
Blocking driveway or access	$20.00
Fraudulent permit/hangtag	$100.00
Stealing/theft of traffic signs	$250.00
Reckless driving
1st Offense	$30.00
2nd Offense	$50.00 and 10 hours of contributory service
3rd Offense	$100.00 and 25 hours of contributory service and disciplinary probation for one semester

Appeals

You may appeal receipt of a ticket by obtaining a traffic appeal form in the Public Safety and Security Office. Procedures for filing an appeal are outlined in the student handbook.

A more detailed explanation of traffic controls and regulations can be found in the Delaware Valley College student handbook.

Read through government-issued reports on the Virginia Tech shootings and campus violence in general.

Delaware Valley College has completed the installation of 10 emergency telephones. All phones are available for your use in the case of an emergency.

In case of an emergency, use the phone by pressing the large red button. When the button is pressed an emergency call is automatically sent to the Public Safety and Security Office, and a blue strobe light will begin to flash overhead. The strobe light will continue to flash until the call is terminated. When the Public Safety Office answers your call you will hear their voice coming from the call box or tower. Please speak clearly and state your emergency. Emergency assistance will be dispatched immediately for every activation of the phone.

For the hearing impaired, a "Call Received" LED light will illuminate.

For the visually impaired students, a Braille "Help" tag is located just below the large red button.

All of the telephones are mounted at an accessible height to accommodate all users and are ADA compliant.

Please remember that these phones are to be used for Emergencies Only.

Emergency Phone Location	Type
NBC Classrooms	Yellow call-box
D-Lot, along the pedestrian walk-way	Yellow call-box
Lake Archer	Green Emergency Tower
Mandell Science Bldg. (rear of building near parking lot)	Yellow call-box
Alumni Lane, between South Hall and Goldman Hall	Green Emergency Tower
Berkowitz Hall, at the corner of Campus Loop Rd.	Yellow call-box
South Hall, rear of building along Campus Loop Rd.	Yellow call-box
Centennial Hall, near parking lot	Yellow call-box
Admissions Parking Lot, near walk-way	Yellow call-box
Equestrian Center, parking lot entrance	Yellow call-box

Click below to read how to respond to an active shooter situation.

If Delaware Valley College deems the circumstances necessary to close or delay opening of the College due to a weather emergency, the announcement will be made via the radio, television, DelVal website, e2Campus and the DelVal Student Life network.

Students, faculty and staff may also find out about closings and delays by calling the college's main telephone number at 215-345-1500. The main greeting will tell you if the college is closed or classes are delayed.

For the safety and security of the college community, we ask that callers refrain from contacting Campus Safety concerning inclement weather closings.

Students, faculty and staff may listen to or watch one of the stations listed below for school closings:

KYW (1060 AM radio or http://www.KYW1060.com)
KYW-3 television

Note: KYW radio and their website use a school closing number; Delaware Valley College's school closing code is 770.

WCAU Philadelphia (or http://www.NBC10.com)
NBC 10 television

Note: WCAU television will use "Delaware Valley College" in their announcement.

WTXF-TV
Fox 29 Television

Note: WTXF television will use "Delaware Valley College" in their announcement.

During Fall 2009 Final Exams

If a closing or delay occurs during final exams, we will use Monday, December 21st for make-up exams, using the same time and location as scheduled on the original day. If this were to happen on two days, the affected exams would be given on Monday, December 21st and Tuesday, December 22nd for the first day of exams missed and the second day of exams missed respectively. If there is only a delayed opening (either one or two hours late) during final exams, exams will begin with the second exam scheduled for that day, 10:15 a.m. First period exams will be made-up on Monday, December 21st at the originally scheduled time.

During the Spring 2010 Semester: (Monday through Friday day classes)

For students and faculty, if the College opens one hour late, the first period is CANCELED (8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.). A two hour late opening means the first and second periods are CANCELED (8:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.). If the College is closed, day classes are CANCELED.

In the event of a mid-morning weather emergency, please check your campus email for instructions.

A separate announcement will be made for the cancellation of Evening and Weekend College classes. The radio and television stations will be notified by 2:00 p.m. for Evening College class cancellations Monday through Friday. The Weekend College class cancellation announcement will be made by 6:30 a.m. for morning classes and 10:30 a.m. for afternoon classes.

The Department of Public Safety & Security prepares this report to comply with Chapter 33 (Pa College and University Security Information Act) 24 P.S 2502.1 - 2502.5 and the Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-542) as amended through the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with municipal law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus.

These acts require the publication and distribution of the information contained in this document. It requires the disclosure of crime statistics for the most recent years, as well as disclosure of the institutions current security policies. Furthermore, daily crime logs containing a chronological report of all valid complaints and reports of crime are maintained by the Department of Public Safety & Security. These crime logs are available for review by the public during regular business hours upon request.

Additionally student affairs staff and other designated college personnel report criminal offenses. Each entity provides updated information in their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act. Campus crime, arrest and referral statements include those reported to the Department of Public Safety and Security, designated campus officials and local law enforcement agencies.

This year, an e-mail notification will be made to all enrolled students, faculty and staff notifying them of the web site where they can access this report. Copies of this report may also be obtained from the Department of Public Safety and Security upon request.

While the primary responsibility for the safety and security of the campus lies with the Department of Public Safety and Security, each member of the campus community must accept responsibility for his or her own personal safety. The cooperation, involvement and perceived support of the campus community in an overall campus safety program are crucial to its success. The welfare of all who live, work or visit Delaware Valley College is of paramount importance to the Department of Public Safety and Security.

Delaware Valley College is located partly in New Britain Borough and Doylestown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The 571-acre campus is located approximately 30 miles North-West of Philadelphia. The campus of Delaware Valley College is an open one and, as such, access to the grounds is generally not limited. There always exists the possibility of a criminal act occurring, despite the best efforts of the Department of Public Safety and Security staff.

Department of Public Safety and Security Authority & Jurisdiction

The Department of Public Safety and Security consists of a Director, Assistant Director, and 15 unsworn public safety and security officers. Each Officer is trained in basic security procedures, first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The Department of Public Safety and Security records all reported crimes that occur on campus. Investigations are conducted by Delaware Valley College officers. All major crimes that may occur, i.e. motor vehicle theft, aggravated assault, rape, etc., are reported to the municipal police with the permission of the victim. Doylestown Township and New Britain Borough Police have shared jurisdiction for the campus. Minor offenses, such as vandalism or criminal mischief may not be reported immediately to the police. This referral decision is made on a case by case basis. The Department of Public Safety and Security has an excellent working relationship with both municipal police departments. There is currently no written agreement or memorandum of understanding between the College and the municipal police departments regarding the investigation of alleged criminal offenses.

The Department of Public Safety and Security Officers neither carry weapons nor have powers of arrest but work with the municipal police when an arrest is warranted. Delaware Valley College Officers enjoy an excellent working relationship with all law enforcement agencies.

The Department of Public Safety and Security has a responsibility to ensure the safe travel of pedestrians and motor vehicles while on campus. Officers have the authority to enforce parking and moving violations occurring on campus. The Department reserves the right to tow, impound or immobilize any vehicle parked in violation of College rules and to impose appropriate administrative fines and penalties.

The entire Delaware Valley College community is encouraged to report anything suspicious or of a criminal nature occurring on the Delaware Valley College campus. Reports may be in person at the Department of Public Safety and Security office; by telephone on the campus telephone system extension 89 or dialing 215-489-2315 (direct line); or by e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or to the Director of Public Safety and Security at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .This does not preclude, in extremely urgent situations, direct contact with the New Britain Borough Police Department at 215-345-1080; the Doylestown Township Police Department at 215-348-4201, or by dialing 911.

Resident students are offered instruction on crime prevention topics such as theft, personal safety, sexual assault and fire safety annually through orientation.

The Department of Public Safety and Security Officers patrol student resident areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enforcement of policy and procedures is the responsibility of both the Department of Public Safety and Security Officers and the Residence Life staff. The Department of Public Safety and Security and Residence Life personnel enjoy a close working relationship. This cooperative venture addresses situations as they arise, as well as future concerns. The College takes a proactive approach in this regard. All students have the option of contacting the municipal police at any time to report a violation of the law.

Timely Warnings

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Department of Public Safety and Security and the College, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide ‘timely warning' will be issued. The warning will be issued through the college e-mail and portal systems to students, faculty and staff. Depending on the particular circumstances of the incident, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the community and individuals, the Department of Public Safety and Security may provide the College community with more immediate notification. In such instances, a copy of the notice is posted in each residence hall and/or the front door of campus buildings which may be affected by the particular threat. The College may also provide warnings via the e2Campus mass notification system which alerts college community members by e-mail and/or text messages on their cellular phones.

Emergency Response Policy

The Delaware Valley College Emergency Response Plan establishes policies, procedures and the organizational structure for response to emergencies. The plan contains clear strategies and the roles played by various departments (Public Safety and Security, Facilities, Health Center, Residential Life, etc.) during the initial response and throughout an emergency. Nothing in the plan shall be construed in a manner that limits the use of good judgment and common sense in matters not foreseen or covered by the elements of the plan. The plan and organization shall be subordinate to Municipal, County, State and Federal plans during a disaster declaration by those authorities.

The Emergency Response Plan is a campus-level plan that guides emergency response personnel and resources during a major emergency. The Incident Commander during the initial stages of an emergency will be the senior member of the Public Safety and Security staff who is on duty. His or her responsibilities will include:

Responding to the scene of the emergency to stabilize and direct the initial response
Insuring that the President and the members of the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) are notified
Coordinating with responding emergency services personnel
Insuring that a campus Emergency Operations Center is established and operational
Receiving and following instructions from the President and members of the Campus Emergency Response Team.

Emergency notifications to the college and community will be issued without delay by the Director of Public Safety and Security or his/her designee unless doing so will compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Emergency Evacuation Guidelines

In non-fire emergencies, a decision to evacuate will be based on the information available at the time, i.e. the specific threat type, its context (time of day, location, likelihood, etc.) and the recommendations of the Campus Emergency Response Team. When an order is given to evacuate a building for any reason occupants shall be instructed to follow incident specific life safety survival skills, not to use elevators and to evacuate by way of the nearest safe stairway or egress point. Occupants will be instructed to exit the building and proceed to a pre-designated Emergency Assembly Area (EAA). Public Safety and Security Officers, Area Coordinators, Resident Assistants and college Staff all have responsibilities during an evacuation including assisting those with disabilities.

Student Crime Reporting Policy

The College encourages students to report criminal activity immediately to the Department of Public Safety & Security and/or a municipal law enforcement agency. If a student desires, College officials will facilitate the reporting of crimes to law enforcement authorities and provide available support services to the student victim.

A student who is a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse is strongly encouraged to report this crime immediately to the police; Student Affairs, Residence Life, or Counseling Center personnel; or to the Department of Campus Safety & Security. All reports will remain confidential and no further action is taken without the emotional and safety needs of the victim attended to promptly, completely and confidentially. Delaware Valley College has a working relationship with Network of Victim's Assistance (NOVA), and referrals are easily expedited. A college official will arrange escorted transportation for the victim. The trauma center at Doylestown Hospital is thoroughly equipped to handle sexual assault cases in a caring and professional manner.

In accordance with the provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (Sec, 493 (a)), a notification of the final results for any crime of violence will be made upon written request of the victim (or next of kin if the student is deceased).

Confidential Reporting Procedures

If you are a victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the College, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. A report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity can be filed via a third party by calling 1-800-620-7406.

Access Policy

Generally during business hours, the College will be open to students, parents, employees, contractors and visitors. During non-business hours access to all College facilities is by key, if issued; access card; or by admittance via the Department of Public Safety & Security.

Every student, faculty and staff member may be issued an ID card issued by the College and it is suggested that this ID be worn while on campus.

Residence halls are secured 24 hours a day. The College maintains a guest policy. The complete details of the Guest Policy can be found in the Student Handbook.

Alcoholic Beverage Policy

In compliance with current Pennsylvania Law, the College does not condone the consumption of alcohol by students or their guests who are under the age of twenty-one. The College is not responsible for enforcing the laws of Pennsylvania but will cooperate fully and openly with municipal, state and federal authorities in the enforcement of these laws and regulations.

College policies governing the use of alcoholic beverages can be found in the Student Handbook.

Drug Policy (Controlled Substances)

Delaware Valley College will not tolerate any form of Drug Abuse or Illegal Drug Distribution. Students involved and found to be conducting themselves improperly or illegally are deemed not to be pursuing their college education seriously and, after due process hearing and lacking motivation to correct their conduct, will be separated from the College. Depending on the circumstances, expulsion may occur on the first offense. A Statement of Policy (Drug) can be found in the Student Handbook. When a student is sanctioned for a drug related offense, the College reserves the right to notify a parent or legal guardian about the student's disciplinary status, consistent with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Weapons Policy

The possession or use of any weapon in any College building, or on College property by unauthorized persons is strictly prohibited. This policy is an effort to reduce the probability of violence and injury to all who constitute the Delaware Valley College community. This prohibition conforms to the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, Chapter 61 and Section 301 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code which defines a deadly weapon as any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or instrumentality which, in the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or serious bodily injury.

Sexual Assault Policy

The Delaware Valley College Sexual Assault Policy has been developed to ensure consistent procedures in coordinating college and community resources in investigating sexual assaults. A sexual assault is a fundamental violation of an individual. It may threaten a person's safety, well-being, educational experience and/or career. Our policy is intended to meet the medical, legal, safety and psychological needs of the victim and to maintain confidentially. This policy is applicable to both on and off campus students and college employees.

The policy also provides for measures and structures that will deal with the prevention of sexual assault through educational programming, as well as a continuing institutional dialogue, to assess services for victims. This is accomplished through workshops, residence hall programming and resource materials provided through the counseling and student health offices. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety and Security offers a Rape Aggression Defense program to students, employees and friends of students and employees, free of charge. The Rape Aggression Defense course is a 12-hour course designed to empower women with options for their self-defense.

Any student or employee who believes that she/he has been a victim of sexual assault should contact the Department of Public Safety and Security; a municipal Police Department; Student Affairs, Residence Life, or Counseling personnel; or the Network of Victim's Assistance (NOVA) 1-800-675-6900 immediately. A same sex college official will always be available upon request. At all times, confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

Evidence of assault includes witness statements, clothing, medical examination, photographs and medical tests. Evidence can ensure that the judicial process of bringing an assailant to justice is achieved. It is the student's option to choose to notify law enforcement authorities. To ensure a victims own physical or emotional well being, the College will adjust the victim's academic and living situation, after an alleged sex offense if requested by the victim, and when these accommodations are reasonably available. Accuser and accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a conduct hearing and both shall be informed of the outcome of any campus conduct proceeding brought alleging a sexual assault.

External Disciplinary Action: The victim is not required to press civil charges; in the event the victim desires to press civil charges or take legal action, however, the local police department will notify the Director of Public Safety and Security and the Vice President of Student Affairs as to what extent the college may investigate the sexual assault.

Internal Disciplinary Action: All cases involving accusations of sexual assault must accord both the accuser and accused the following rights: (1) the victim's academic situation will be changed upon request; e.g. if the victim has a class with the accused, the accused's class schedule will be adjusted to another time period, or if the victim lives in the same resident hall, the accused will be moved to another resident hall; (2) the accuser and accused have the same right to have others present during disciplinary hearings; (3) the accuser and accused shall be notified of the outcome of campus disciplinary proceedings. Sanctions range from dismissal of charges to disciplinary expulsion.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Delaware Valley College is dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of an experience in which the dignity and value of all individuals within the college community are respected. It is the responsibility of each person on campus to respect the dignity and worth of others and to demonstrate a basic collegiality that precludes expressions of bigotry and discrimination. Delaware Valley College prohibits and will not tolerate sexual harassment in any context. Those inflicting such behaviors on others are subject to the full range of College disciplinary actions, but also to any civil or criminal charges, which may accompany such acts.

No community member will be subject to retaliation for making a complaint. Anyone engaging in retaliation is subject to the full range of disciplinary actions up to and including separation.

Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, passed as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, required any person who was obligated to register in a state's sex offender registry to notify the institution of higher education at which the sex offender worked or was a student of his or her status as a sex offender; and to notify the same institution if there was any change in his or her enrollment or employment status; that the information collected as a result of this Act be reported promptly to local law enforcement and entered promptly into the appropriate state record systems; and amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions obligated to disclose campus security policy and campus crime statistics to also provide notice of how information concerning registered sex offenders could be obtained.

It should be noted that the Family Educational rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) permits an educational institution to disclose information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania maintains a system for making certain Registry Information on violent sex offenders publicly available. Pennsylvania's Megan Law, 42 PaC.S 9799.1, requires the State Police to create and maintain a registry of persons who have either been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to, or adjudicated delinquent of certain sex offenses listed in Megan's Law.

The Pennsylvania State Police is required to make certain information on registered sex offenders available to the public through an internet website. The Pennsylvania State Police has established this website according to the requirements of 42 Pa. C.S. 9798.1. Pertinent web address for securing related information is: http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/

Community notification is the process by which the community law enforcement officer notifies the community of the presence of the violent predator. The Chief Law enforcement officer notifies the community using a community notification flyer. Megan's Law requires notification of the President of each college, university and community college located within 1,000 feet of a sexually violent predator or out-of-state offender residence.

Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act Campus Crime Statistics for Delaware Valley College:

The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act, as amended, requires the release of statistics for specified criminal incidents, arrests and disciplinary referrals on campus to all students and employees, and it requires that those statistics be available to prospective students and employees upon request. The Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 1998 amended the Campus Security Act to require statistics for an expanded area beyond the campus. The new law requires these statistics to be shown in specific geographic categories. (Note that incidents shown in the On-Campus Residential category are also included in the statistics shown in the Campus category.) The following statistics are provided in compliance with the specific time periods, crime classifications, .geographic categories and arrest data mandated by federal law. *Note: The statistics in these categories are for 2006, 2007 and 2008.

sign_bk_new In order to facilitate communication for our students in the event of an emergency, Delaware Valley College has recently instituted E2Campus, a digital alert system that notifies individuals in the event of a disaster. In the event of an emergency, a message is sent out to any registered cell phone and email address; students are alerted immediately of any threat or condition on campus, including inclement weather.

Please sign up for e2Campus alerts now over here.

215-489-2315

The Department of Public Safety and Security implements/complements the Delaware Valley College Mission as it relates to the safety of students, personnel and their guests while encouraging individuals to be responsible for their own safety and security, as well as the safety and security of college property.

Public Safety and Security Department strives:

To prevent, detect, and investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents.
To enforce parking/traffic rules and regulations.
To provide emergency and routine medical assistance.
To provide security services for events at the college.
To provide general services and assistance to college personnel, students, visitors and guests.
To educate the college community of the service offered by the Public Safety and Security Department.

Although the Public Safety and Security Department provides a number of services, as a whole, it is an assisting department, working hand-in-hand with all offices and services of DelVal to achieve the mission of the college.

1. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the tailgating area at any time.

2. The tailgating area for all home football games will be the Main Parking Lot beside the football stadium. Tailgating is not authorized anywhere else on campus.

3. Tailgating commences at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. Only canned beverages are authorized in the tailgating areas.

4. Security officers will patrol the tailgating areas to ensure alcohol is not being consumed. At the request of a security officer, individuals must open any container for inspection.

5. Anyone who does not follow the rules and regulations of this policy may be removed from the tailgating area or subject to arrest by the local law enforcement
agencies.

Please read Delaware Valley College's Sexual Assault Policy. This policy was last updated in April, 2000.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Delaware Valley College's Sexual Assault Policy has been developed to ensure consistent procedures in coordinating college and community resources in investigating sexual assaults. A sexual assault is a fundamental violation of an individual. It may threaten a person's safety, well-being, educational experience and/or career. Our policy is intended to meet the medical, legal, safety and psychological needs of the victim and to maintain confidentially. This policy is applicable to both on and off campus students and college employees.

The policy also provides for measures and structures that will deal with the prevention of sexual assault through educational programming, as well as a continuing institutional dialogue, to assess services for victims. This is accomplished through workshops, residence hall programming and resource materials provided through the counseling and student health offices. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety and Security offers a Rape Aggression Defense program to female students, employees and friends of students and employees, free of charge. The Rape Aggression Defense course is a 12-hour course designed to empower women with options for their self-defense.
POLICY STATEMENT
A. Prohibition
1. Sexual assault violates the standard of conduct expected of every member of the college community and is strictly prohibited.
B. Definitions
1. Sex Offenses, Forcible
a. Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person/s will; or not forcible or against the person's will, but where the victim is incapable of giving consent. An affirmative statement of action shall not constitute consent if it is given by a person who is unable to make a reasonable judgement concerning the nature or harmfulness of the activity because of his or her intoxication, unconsciousness, mental deficiency or incapacity or if the consent is the product of threat or coercion.
2. Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible
a. Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse (e.g. incest and statutory rape.)
REPORTING
Any student or employee who believes that she/he has been a victim of sexual assault should contact the Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant Director of Public Safety and Security immediately. A female college official will always be available upon request. The Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant will initiate notification procedures. At all times, confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
NOTIFICAITON AND ASSISTANCE
Initial Notification; If a victim or a friend of the victim notifies the Director of Public Safety and Security or his Assistant of a sexual assault, the Director of Public Safety and Security or his Assistant will immediately notify the Vice President of Student Affairs. Whenever possible, the Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant should be the first person notified of a sexual assault. The Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant is the college administrator responsible for coordinating all services and procedures associated with these incidents. All reports to the Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant remain confidential and no further action is taken without the emotional and safety needs attended to promptly, completely and confidentially. The Director of Public Safety and Security or the Assistant will also advise the victim of her or his options for further action and assist the victim in pursuing these options if desired. The Vice President of Student Affairs or the Director of Public Safety and Security will be the only college Officials authorized to discuss the situation with the victim's family.

Immediate Services: A victim of sexual assault will be encouraged to receive immediate attention at the Doylestown Hospital in conjunction with the Delaware Valley College counseling center and/or student health services. Delaware Valley College has a working relationship with Network of Victim's Assistance (NOVA), and referrals are easily expedited. A college official will arrange escorted transportation for the victim. The trauma center at Doylestown Hospital is thoroughly equipped to handle sexual assault cases in a caring and professional manner. Sexual assaults will be investigated by the police department with the assistance of the Public Safety and Security Department. The Victim's Bill of Rights will be provided and explained by the police department investigating the incident.

External Disciplinary Action: The victim is not required to press civil charges; in the event the victim desires to press civil charges or take legal action, however, the local police department will notify the Director of Public Safety and Security and the Vice President of Student Affairs as to what extent the college may investigate the sexual assault.

Internal Disciplinary Action: All cases involving accusations of sexual assault must accord both the accuser and accused the following rights: (1) the victim's academic situation will be changed upon request; e.g. if the victim has a class with the accused, the accused's class schedule will be adjusted to another time period, or if the victim lives in the same resident hall, the accused will be moved to another resident hall; (2) the accuser and accused have the same right to have others present during disciplinary hearings; (3) the accuser and accused shall be notified of the outcome of campus disciplinary proceedings. Sanctions range from dismissal of charges to disciplinary expulsion.

The RAD System Objective is to develop and enhance the options of self defense so they may become a viable consideration to the woman who is attacked. RAD means "rape agression defence."

Delaware Valley College offers a free Rape Aggression Defense class once a semester to female students, employees and friends of students and employees only. This 15-hour class, consisting of approximately 12 to 15 women, is designed to make women more aware of their surroundings and empower them through self-defense. Classes are usually offered during October, February and once during the summer. Classes are advertised on WDVC TV and flyers that are placed in resident halls and public bulletin boards.

For more information on the Rape Aggression Defense Program contact Lt. A.L. Caesar Jr. (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) at the Public Safety and Security Department at (215) 489-2315.