Student Code of Conduct 2018-19

Be aware of your surroundings
Be familiar with the location of all exit doors and fire extinguishers
Always walk or jog with a friend
Always walk in well-lit areas at night
Report suspicious persons or activities to Public Safety
Report any verbal or physical harassment to Public Safety
Report all incidents of theft or hall damage to Public Safety, who will take appropriate action
Never give out your passwords and keep them written down in a safe place
Be mindful that many college students are targeted by online scams i.e. phishing for personal information,
apartment rentals, wiring money, etc.
If in doubt, call The Department of Public Safety at 617-236-8880
FIRE SAFETY
In case of a fire students should immediately call 911 and exit the building.
Fisher College properties are equipped with sophisticated fire and smoke alarm systems. Fire drills are held
regularly in the residence halls and classrooms to ensure the safety of Students. All Students are required to exit
the building immediately any time the fire alarm sounds through the nearest exit. Any Student who does not
evacuate is subject to a fine and/or dismissal from the College.
The following items are not to be tampered with under any circumstances: heat sensors, smoke detectors,
sprinkler heads, fire alarm pull stations, and fire extinguishers. Should you notice a problem with any of the above,
please call Public Safety or notify your Resident Director immediately.
Students are disciplined immediately if they activate an alarm or use the fire extinguishers unnecessarily. Anyone
found to have falsely set off a fire alarm may be fined $500 (the cost of resetting the alarm) and may be suspended
and/or dismissed from the College. Tampering with fire safety equipment might also lead to criminal prosecution.
The safety of all is our goal, and the College recognizes the danger that, intentionally set, false fire alarms cause,
not only to Members of the College Community but also to the general public.
Additionally, care needs to be exercised in buildings and halls equipped with sprinkler systems. Therefore, it is of
utmost importance that nothing is suspended from sprinkler heads (e.g. clothing, etc.), no one participates in hall
sports (e.g., throwing baseballs, basketballs, etc.) that could accidentally hit and set off the system, and that no
one sets it off intentionally. Setting off sprinklers intentionally or in violation of the above prohibitions may lead to
fines, reimbursement for property damage, and/or suspension/dismissal from the College.
Further, fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are not to be tampered with or obstructed in any fashion.
The misuse or the removal of a fire extinguisher will result in a monetary fine with disciplinary consequences to
those parties responsible. If the responsible party cannot be identified, all residents of the residence hall will be
held responsible.
All exits need to be clear. The pathway in and out of rooms must be clear at all times. All rooms with doors and
windows leading to a balcony must leave a clear path to that door and window. Nothing should restrict access to
any balcony doors or windows.
In case of a fire alarm, DO NOT use the elevators. Always exit using stairs and familiarize yourself with the exit
nearest to you. Evacuate the building in an orderly fashion and stay at least 50 feet away from the building until
the “all clear” signal is given from an appropriate staff member. Emergency Fire Stairwells within the residence
halls should only be used in the event of an emergency or fire. Do not block the entrances to the buildings: Leave
them accessible for fire safety personnel. Everyone should become familiar with the fire exits in each section of the
buildings.
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