Fisher College Clery Report 2016

• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non-Consensual Sexual Contact will likely
receive a sanction ranging from a warning to expulsion, depending on the severity of the incident, and
taking into account any previous violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse will face
a recommended sanction of suspension or expulsion.
• Any student found responsible for violating the policy on sexual exploitation or sexual harassment will
receive a recommended sanction ranging from warning to expulsion, depending on the severity of the
incident, and taking into account any previous violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
The Dean of Students reserves the right to broaden or lessen any range of recommended sanctions in the
complaint of serious mitigating circumstances or egregiously offensive behavior.
Fisher College will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence or a
non-forcible sex offense, the report on the results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the institution
against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is
deceased as a result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged
victim for purposes of this paragraph.
Civil Court
Sexual assault victims have the right to sue the perpetrator or other involved parties for monetary damages.
This type of legal proceeding, which may be pursued alone or in conjunction with criminal and/or
campus student conduct does require an attorney. As with student conduct action, the burden of proof is a
preponderance of the evidence. Victims considering this type of civil action are advised to consult a private
attorney for information.
Third-Party Reporting
Sexual assault victims who are reluctant to contact the police directly may file a “Third Party Sexual Assault”
report; these forms are available from the Department of Public Safety. These reports are utilized
as a method to provide the victim medical and psychological assistance and statistically show areas which
may need additional educational programming and are included in the Clery Annual Security Report.
On- & Off-Campus Resources
Victims of sexual assault may receive on campus resources from Fisher College Health Services by visiting
the office located in the Mall across from the Cafeteria.
There are also off campus resources available to victims of sexual assault listed below.
The following agencies both on and off campus are available to help students and staff who are victims of
domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
On Campus
Off Campus
Department of Public Safety 617-236-8880 Emergency 911
Dean of Students Office 617-670-4421 Massachusetts General Hospital 617-726-2000
Title IX Coordinator 617-670-4422 Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 800-841-8371
Health Services 617-236-8860 National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
Counseling Services 617-236-8894
A student or an employee who reports that another student or employee has been a victim of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, where the offence occurred on or off campus shall be
provided with a written explanation of the student or employees’ rights and options.
Violence Against Women Act
On March 7, 2013, President Obama signed a bill that strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against
Women Act. Included within the bill was what is known as the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act
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