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Safety & Security Safety & Security Blue Emergency Phones What is a Blue Emergency Phone? One method for contacting the University Police is through the Code Blue Emergency Phones. These are emergency phones, which provide direct two-way communications to the Police Communications Operators in the Communications Centre. There are 21 Emergency Phones located strategically on grounds throughout the campus. The Code Blue Emergency Phones are simple to operate. Pressing the emergency button on a Blue Phone will connect directly to Campus Police Communications Operator. The Police Communications Operators are located at 601 Dundas Street for this region. Campus Police Communications. Operator is at the Campus Police SLB location, on campus. For locations, refer to the campus map. When to use an Emergency Blue Phone The Code Blue Emergency Phones have been installed for safety. All campus users; including students, faculty, staff and the public are encouraged to activate the phones if they encounter any situation that makes them uncomfortable. The Code Blue Emergency Phones are for your convenience and should be used: if a crime is in progress or witnessed; if emergency assistance is needed; if you are being harassed or feel threatened; if you are ill or require medical attention; if you require assistance or directions. Campus Community Police Service Phone: 519-661-3300 (non-emergencies or inquiries) Emergency: 911 www.uwo.ca/police The Campus Police Service is involved in activities that include Patrols, Response, Crime Prevention, Emergency Management and Fire Safety. Special Constables have the Police Officer powers necessary to deal with most issues found on campus. Other associated services in support of campus safety include the Student Emergency Response Team, Volunteer Foot Patrollers, Occupational Health and Safety, Equity Services, Housing and more. Campus Community Police Service is an accredited campus law enforcement agency. Code of Student Conduct www.uwo.ca/univsec/board/code.pdf Western, as one of the top universities in Canada, has established high academic and behavioural standards and any compromise of these standards can be detrimental to both the individual and the University. The Code of Student Conduct at Western covers both on and off campus conduct and can be used when behaviour is excessive, frightening or causes a personal safety concern. Discipline ranges from a warning to expulsion. The main purpose of such discipline is to address negative behaviour, promote a safe and harmonious environment and to return students to the focus of their studies. For further information, you may wish to review the Code of Student Conduct, behavioural expectations, and the sanctions for misconduct that are specified in the Code of Student Conduct at www.uwo.ca/univsec/ board/code.pdf Collection of Personal Information www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca The University of Western Ontario collects personal information under the authority of the University of Western Ontario Act, 1982, as amended. The information is related directly to and needed by the University for the purposes of recruitment, admission, registration, progression, graduation, administration, and other activities related to its programs. The information is used to administer and operate academic, athletic, recreational, student development, student employment, financial aid, and other University programs and activities, including residence operations and alumni and development activities and programs. For example, personal information will be used to determine academic status, record academic achievement, produce class lists, issue student cards, process transcript requests, maintain tuition accounts, issue tax receipts, notify students of important issues and updates, determine eligibility for student awards, scholarships and financial support, and administer financial aid and government financial assistance programs. It is the policy of the University to consider the following information about current and former students to be publicly available and to provide it to third parties upon request: student’s full name; Faculty(ies)/Schools in which student is/was enrolled, with major field of study; degree(s) awarded by Western and date(s) conferred; and academic or other University honors or distinctions. At any time an individual may request that this information cease to be made publicly available by contacting the Office of the Registrar, in writing. Personal information may be used for statistical and research purposes by the University, other post-secondary educational institutions, researchers, and the provincial and federal government. The University discloses specific and limited personal information to recognized student organizations for the purposes of administering their programs including membership administration, health plan, elections, and issuing of bus passes. Personal information of students enrolled in an Affiliated University College is shared with the Affiliated University College. Select information may be shared with third parties, including: award donors; government funding agencies to process financial assistance applications; financial institutions to confirm student enrollment; independent student loan administration companies to process student loan documents; collection agencies for outstanding accounts; municipalities for debts owed by students; and contracted service providers acting on behalf of the University. Credit card information is transmitted to an independent processing company in order to process payments. Personal information may be disclosed to third parties in the course of an investigation of misconduct. Information relating to misconduct and/or falsified documents may be shared with other educational institutions. If you have any questions about the University’s collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Student Central Team Leader, Student Central, Western Student Services Building, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, tel: 519-661-2111, extension 84863. Emergency Contacts on Campus Campus Emergencies....................................911 Ambulance ...................................................911 Fire ................................................................911 Hazardous Materials Emergencies ...............911 Campus Police Non-Emergency... 519-661-3300 or ext. 83300 Physical Plant Service Centre....... 519-661-3304 or ext. 83304 London Police Services See the Important Contacts section in this guide. Lost and Found Phone: 519-661-3300 www.uwo.ca/police/lostandfound.htm Campus Police operates a Lost and Found. Various items are left around campus by students, faculty, staff and visitors and are often turned in to Campus Police. Items in Lost and Found remain at the Police Office for 60 days, 44 STUDENT GUIDE 2010-2011
after which the Campus Police may dispose of items by selling these at a public sale. The proceeds of the sale are deposited into the Campus Police Bike Fund and are used in support of the community. Clothing and other items not suitable for sale are either donated to charity or discarded. Textbooks are forwarded to the Used Book Store or Western Foot Patrol as a donation. If you have lost or found property, please visit Campus Police. For more information, contact us at 519 661-3300. Any lost keys can be retrieved at the Keys Office in Room 2380 of the Support Services Building. Your UWO Photo ID Card is required. Students can also visit the InfoSource in the UCC to collect lost items. You can check for lost student cards at Student Central in the Western Student Services building. Privacy Policy www.uwo.ca/privacy Western’s Approach to Information and Protection of Privacy With the extension of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to Ontario universities in June 2006, records under Western’s custody or control are now subject to this provincial legislation. The two key principles that underlie the Act — public access to information and protection of personal privacy — are principles that Western had taken seriously for many years prior to the application of FIPPA. In 1996 the Board of Governors approved The University of Western Ontario Guidelines on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy. The principles upon which the Guidelines are based include the following: as a general rule, with the exception of personal information, information contained in University records should be available to members of the University community and to members of the public more generally; exemptions from the general principle favouring access should be as limited and specific as possible; and collection, retention, use, and disclosure of personal information contained in University records should be regulated in a manner that will protect the privacy of individuals who are the subject of such information. Currently, Western endeavours to provide both the University community and the public with broad access to its records. It continues its efforts to protect the personal information of all individuals who come into contact with the University, be they students, alumni, faculty, staff, or members of the general public. The goal has been to ensure that all information is dealt with appropriately, whether in accordance with University policies or legislation. The latter includes, for example, requirements laid out in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and in the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), to the extent that the latter Act is applicable to the University. Western has established an Information and Privacy Office located in the University Secretariat and appointed an Information and Privacy Coordinator. This Office is responsible for the day-to-day administration of FIPPA and other related legislation. An Advisory Committee has been formed to assist the Coordinator with the task of implementation. Members of the Committee are: Director of the Information and Privacy Office; University Secretary; University Archivist; University Legal Counsel; Director of Internal Audit; Director of Administration, Student Services; Legal Manager; Research Development Services and Director; Information Technology Services. SERT: Student Emergency Response Team, USC Phone: 519-661-2111 (Ext. 84824) www.sert.uwo.ca General Inquiries: shs-ert@uwo.ca First Aid Courses: sert-firstaid@uwo.ca Room 28, UCC (Inside Student Health Services) SERT is much more than a university club. We are a team of unique individuals from every faculty on campus. Though our goals and backgrounds are diverse, we are all connected by our desire to help other people. It is because of this and the large amount of time that the team spends together through training and social events, that every new member quickly becomes an integral part of our closely-knit group. Becoming a member on SERT will also expose you to many real emergency situations that will get your adrenaline flowing and put your leadership skills and your first aid training to the test. These experiences will ingrain in you the leadership skills and the confidence to excel in all areas of life. Finally, you will be able to help other people when they need you the most. Time Commitment Each SERT member is responsible to volunteer for one on-call shift per week. These shifts run during the day from 8:20am to 6:20pm and overnight from 6:20pm to 8:20am, sleeping accommodations are provided for overnight shifts. Every SERT member is also required to attend monthly trainings which are approximately 5 hours in duration. While on-call a SERT member can do regular daily activities (eg. homework, work out at Campus Rec, watch a movie at Western Film) and therefore will have time to complete assignments and school work while on-call. The Application Process SERT accepts applications to the team in early September of each academic year. There are six stages to the application process as outlined below. In order to apply to SERT you must have a minimum requirement of Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR, or its equivalent according to the Workers’ Compensation Board. Applications are due early in September, immediately after Orientation Week. Check out the example dates below and look out for actual deadlines being posted in July. First Aid Training SERT offers courses in standard first aid with basic rescuer certification and re-certification. Covering CPR and contingencies for numerous emergency situations, sign up for a course at www.sert. uwo.ca/courses.shtml. Western Foot Patrol Phone: 519-661-3650 www.uwo.ca/footpatrol Why walk alone at night? Western Foot Patrol will walk you to your destination! A volunteer co-ed team will walk you to or from any location on the main or affiliate college campuses along with many off campus locations. The service is free and available to all students and staff at Western. Call 519-661-3650. Foot Patrol also conducts Blue Emergency Phone and lighting audits; patrols campus, reporting suspicious activities; and operates the Work Safe program with Campus Police. Hours of Operation: September-April Sunday - Thursday 6pm-1am; Friday & Saturday 6pm-midnight September, December & April Exam Periods, Reading Week, Long Holiday Weekends Sunday-Thursday: 9:00pm-1:00am Friday-Saturday: 9:00pm-midnight Any changes to these hours will be detailed on our voice mail message at 519-661-3650 and our main web page at www.uwo.ca/footpatrol; UCC room 57 The Work Safe program is operated in partnership with Campus Police from 6pm-6am daily. Western Foot Patrol operates the service during the evening hours of operation listed above; Campus Police operates the service at all other times. Western’s Disaster Plan For more information about Western’s Disaster plan, visit the Campus Police website at www.uwo.ca/police/ and look under ‘community safety links.’ Safety & Security STUDENT GUIDE 2010-2011 45
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