Parent Handbook - Lafayette College

Student ServicesPublic SafetyThe best assurance of campus security is each individual’s sense of responsibility.Parents are urged to encourage their sons and daughters to exercise sound judgmenton all matters pertaining to security and safety on the Lafayette campus. A staff of fulltimeand part-time professionally trained people provides protection on the campus24 hours a day, seven days a week.All residence halls are centrally monitored by an electronic access control system,and routine checks are conducted throughout the night. In addition, all residence hallsare protected by fire safety equipment including automatic fire-detection systems,sprinklers, and fire extinguishers. Fire drills are held regularly.All incoming students receive a pamphlet on security procedures and crimeprevention tips. Also, all students receive an annual statistical analysis of reportedcriminal activity on campus. Programs such as personal safety, fire safety, rapeprevention, and theft deterrence are sponsored each year. Staff members provideescort service for students between various College buildings at all times.A mass notification system called e2Campus is available and free for students,faculty, staff, and parents. It enables subscribers to receive text alerts on their cellphones and email accounts in the event of an emergency on campus. To complementthe e2Campus system, a public address/siren has been installed to alert thecommunity that an emergency exists. For more details about the Public Safetyprogram and the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report refer to the website.Student BankingThere are no bank branch offices on College Hill (the neighborhood immediatelysurrounding the Lafayette College campus) but there are a number of bank branchesin downtown Easton within walking distance or along the route of the College’s freeshuttle service. These include Bank of America, Keystone Nazareth Bank & Trust(KNBT), Lafayette Ambassador Bank, PNC Bank, Sovereign Bank, TD Bank, and WellsFargo Bank.There is a full-service ATM in the basement of the Farinon College Center,which is affiliated with Lafayette Ambassador Bank. There is also an ATM in a Wawaconvenience store at the corner of Cattell and High streets (one block from campus).Currently, with the Farinon College Center ATM there are no fees charged whenyou do your banking at that ATM. However, please note that the bank at which youhave your account still may assess a fee for any transactions on that ATM or others.Please also note that the College does not cash personal checks for students oremployees. If the student is an employee, he or she is encouraged to sign up for payrolldirect deposit by coming to the cashier’s window (second floor of Markle Hall).We recommend that students make their banking arrangements in advance of theirarrival on campus in late August. If the student opens a new bank account, pay closeattention to any fees that may be assessed by the bank, including transaction fees suchas those for overdrafts.As of July 1, 2011, it is the College’s understanding that banks are required toestablish bank accounts without overdraft protection unless the customer specificallyrequests it. If you do opt into overdraft protection, be sure to note the applicable feesif a debit card charge or check written exceeds the available balance in your account;it is possible that the amount of the fee is in excess of the actual purchase/withdrawal.34 parent handbook2013 | 2014