2013 - 2014 Peru State College Catalog

Sexual Violence: Any intentional act of sexual contact (touching or penetration) that is accomplished toward another
without his/her consent. Such acts may include, but are not limited to, forced oral sex, forced anal penetration, insertion
of foreign objects into the body and any act of sexual intercourse “against someone’s will.” This includes, but is not
limited to, the use of a weapon, physical violence or restraint, verbal threats, intimidation, and threats of retaliation or
harm.
Consent: Positive cooperation in the act or expressing intent to engage in the act. The person must act freely and
voluntarily and have knowledge of the nature of the act or transaction involved. A person who is giving consent cannot
be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, unconscious, passed out, coming in and out of consciousness, under the
threat of violence, injury or other forms of coercion, and cannot have a disorder or disability that would impair his/her
understanding of the act.
The presence or absence of consent is based on the totality of circumstances, including the context in which an alleged
incident occurred. The fact that a student was under the influence of drugs/alcohol may be considered in determining
whether that person had consented to the act in question. Consent may not be inferred from silence or passivity alone.
Educational programs and services dealing with sexual violence and sexual harassment are provided at Peru State through
the Student Life and Counseling Services. Procedures outlined here apply to assistance available for both male and
female sexual assault victims. For more information regarding Board Policy 3020: Sexual Violence or Sexual Harassment
Reporting, Policies and Procedures, please review the full policy in the Peru State Student Handbook or online at www.
nscs.edu.
Students with Disabilities
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (public law 93-112) section 504, provides in part, that if an “otherwise qualified
individual with a disability in the United States…shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving
Federal financial assistance,” said institution will be deemed in violation of the Act.
Peru State provides the necessary auxiliary aids, services, and other reasonable accommodations needed by students
with documented disabilities for access to College programs, services, or activities. Students with disabilities, including
learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, physical and/or psychological disorders, are encouraged to visit first with
the Tutorial/ADA Services Coordinator in the Center for Achievement and Transition Services. Any student
requesting special accommodations will be asked to provide a documented diagnosis of his or her disability from a
qualified professional. This diagnosis must include a list of appropriate accommodations that will assist the College in
ensuring the student is not discriminated against on the basis of his or her disability.
All students are encouraged to self-disclose their disabilities to their professors and inform them of any special needs.
Students can receive support and assistance with self-disclosure through various campus support offices. Support services
for students with disabilities include special tutoring, academic and personal counseling, academic and classroom
accommodations, and referrals to other offices to ensure student success.
The goal of disability services on the Peru State campus is to provide an equal access learning environment to help ensure
the academic success of all students. All questions regarding services for students with disabilities should be directed
to the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.
Vehicle Registration and Parking
Students must register their motor vehicles with the Campus Security office if they plan to operate or park them on
campus. Vehicles are defined as all petroleum powered vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, or motor scooters.
Only vehicles with valid permits and proper identification are allowed to park in residence hall lots and other designated
campus parking areas. Students should not park in the residential areas adjacent to the campus.
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Version Date: 11.27.2013
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