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CHAPTER SIX
Policies of the University of Bridgeport The University of Bridgeport is an academic community comprised of students, faculty, administrators, and staff. All have the ongoing responsibility for setting and maintaining high standards consistent with our policies. Students have the right to make personal decisions and judgments, including participation in social and political activities. The University reserves the right to notify the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) regarding the health, academic, or disciplinary status of the student provided that the University shall conform to all pertinent student privacy rights as mandated by federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations.
Although a University rule may be the same as or exceed the expectation of civil law, the University does not take responsibility for enforcing civil law. Students are expected to conform to the governing regulations of the University and to civil law. While the University is not responsible for the student who commits, or is alleged to have committed a civil or criminal offense, we reserve the right to activate our internal judicial process, whether the incident occurred on or off-campus. The University also believes that each student is responsible for reaching specific goals as part of a student development philosophy. These growth dimensions in the academic, personal, community, cultural, career and health areas define a healthy, independent individual who is a compassionate and thoughtful member of society. Privacy Requirements The University and its component shall comply with all applicable federal, state, or local statutes, regulations, and ordinances, as they may be amended from time to time, relating to the privacy rights of students, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and Graham-Leach-Bliley Act. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Among these rights are: 1. Among these rights are to inspect and review the educational records within 45 days of the day the University receives the request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where records may be inspected. If the Registrar does not maintain the records requested the Registrar will advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. 2. The right to request the amendment of their educational record that he/she believes is in accurate or misleading. Students should ask the University to amend the record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his/her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is: - A person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position, including health or medical staff. - A person elected to the Board of Trustees. - A person or entity employed by or under contract to the University to perform a special task, such as security, building and grounds, information technology, food service, an attorney, auditor, collection agency or other outside vendor. - A student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or who is assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official is: - Performing a task that is specified in his or her position description or contract agreement, or is customarily performed by such person at the university. - Performing a task related to a student's education. - Performing a task related to the discipline of a student. - Providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student's family, such as health care, counseling, job placement or financial aid. - Maintaining the safety and security of the campus. Upon request, the University discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. The Dean of Students or designee has the authority to notify parents or guardians when dependent students under the age of 21 are found to be in violation of the University alcohol and/or drug policies for: 1) possession of a keg or large volume, 2) dispensing alcohol to a minor, 3) possession or distribution of controlled substances, 4) under age possession or open container in a public space for a second time; or in cases where a student is subject to residence hall separation, suspension, expulsion or required emergency medical care because the student became ill from the consumption of alcohol and/or drugs. The notification is permissive and at the discretion of the university. The notification of parents or guardians is indicated when: 1) the violation involved harm or threat of harm to persons or property, or 2) the violation involved an arrest in which the student was taken into custody. Nothing in these guidelines shall prevent university officials from notifying parents or guardians of a health or safety emergency, or when a student, under the age of 21 is found to have violated university policy with respect to the use and/or consumption of alcohol or drugs. Whenever possible, students will be informed that parental notification is planned in advance of their parents receiving the notice. The notification of parents is simply an act of notice and is not subject to appeal.
The Dean of Students or designee may disclose the name and a summary of the information regarding the final outcome of a hearing if the student is found to have committed an act of violence. Students may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office FERPA: Notice for Directory Information
If you do not wish the University to disclose directory information without prior written consent you must notify the University by the 10th day of class in a semester. The student must contact the Registrar’s Office, located on the Garden Level of Wahlstrom Library and fill out the appropriate paperwork. If a student makes such a request, the University has the option or either (1) withholding all information of the types specified and omitting the student’s name from any published list involving such information or (2) seeking the student’s written permission to release the information.
The University of Bridgeport has designated the following information as directory information:
Religious affiliation, if volunteered by the students, will be revealed to the campus ministry, local churches, synagogues, and mosques. POLICY ON THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Informal Level:
Formal Level:
Appeal: An appeal may be made by the student, in writing, to either the Dean of the Academic College or the Dean of Students (whichever is appropriate), within 7 calendar days of the responsive letter being sent in Step Three, according to the following criteria:
The Dean will determine whether there is any basis to hear the appeal and if a hearing is to be held. The decision of the Dean must be placed in writing (whether a hearing is held or not); the decision shall be final.
POLICY ON MANDATORY MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL The University of Bridgeport may remove a student from the University community for serious medical problems or serious emotional problems (student is perceived to be a threat to self or to others and/or endangers the safety and/or well-being of the University community). Students required to withdraw have the right to appeal through the Dean of Students (see Grievance procedures). This appeal must be in writing within one week of the medical withdrawal notification. Readmission to the University of Bridgeport following a mandatory medical withdrawal may be granted at the option of the Dean of Students in his/her exclusive discretion, provided that no student may be readmitted without the favorable recommendations and clearance from the Director of Health Services or Counseling Services, as appropriate. POLICY ON EXCUSED ABSENCES The Student Health Services medical staff will provide a medical excused absence note only if the student has been absent from class for 3 or more days and had been treated at the Student Health Services The Student Health Services medical staff will not write excused absence notes for illnesses or problems for which they did not provide care. If you received care for your illness or injury from a private physician, local emergency room or clinic in the community, you must request your excused absence note from that medical provider rather than from the Student Health Services. POLICY ON POSTING ON CAMPUS (SIGNS, POSTERS, FLYERS, ETC.) The University supports the freedom of speech, religion and assembly as integral aspects of the experience of higher education in the United States. These traditions are not absolute rights. The University is particularly concerned about the health, welfare and safety of the community and its members, especially those who have not yet reached the age of majority or those from different cultures who may not be familiar with the risks of various behaviors which might have been normal for their home communities but may carry unforeseen risks in the United States. Accordingly, posting, distributing or placing any material containing communicative content in any University building or anywhere on the campus other than by a resident in his or her residence room, must be approved in advance by the designated Building Manager or Resident Director. All signs, posters, flyers and other forms of advertisement of a social event by a sponsoring student organization, or individual student, must be cleared by the Director of Campus Activities or his/her designee to insure that they meet University guidelines.
In the Student Center
On-campus/Outside University Buildings Within the Campus Area
On the University of Bridgeport Internet Server or UBNet
Students wishing to have information posted on the UBNet must first have it approved by the Dean of Students or a professional staff member of the Student Development Division. To place an announcement on the UBNet, present the Dean or professional staff members with a hard copy of the announcement. If it is approved (using similar guidelines as those stated above for "On campus" postings), an "Approved for UBNet" stamp will be placed on the announcement. The individual/group must then take the approved announcement to the Web Master, who will review it and post it on the UBNet. Reservation of Rights
The University reserves the right to refuse permission to post, and to remove without prior notice any posted communicative content, which in the opinion of the University carries an unreasonably significant risk to the health, welfare, or safety of the University community or any of its members, provided that the denial or withdrawal of posting rights is reasonably related to the risk which the University perceives and that no other less restrictive alternative is reasonably available to the University under the facts and circumstances pertaining including but not limited to the need to act with dispatch to achieve compelling objectives of the University. POLICY ON ACCESSIBILITY TO CAMPUS FACILITIES, EVENTS, AND SERVICES
The University of Bridgeport is committed to making reasonable accomodations for disabled persons in order to:
Therefore,
a) If a class is being offered in a facility that is not accessible, arrangements if reasonably possible will be made to move the class to an accessible location when requested.
b) When publicizing events held in University facilities, the following statement will be on all advertising if appropriate: "This location is accessible to people with disabilities." If events are held in facilities that are not accessible, arrangements if reasonably possible will be made to move that event to an accessible location upon request.
c) Upon request the University shall make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons so that no individual shall be discriminated against in the full and equal enjoyment of the good, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations of any place within or owned, leased or rented by the University.
To file a complaint or receive assistance, you may contact the following:
POLICY ON PARKING
Vehicle Registration/Parking Permit
The University reserves the right to impose parking restrictions on campus, including but not limited to requiring permits and conditioning the right to receive a permit on such conditions as the University in its exclusive discretion may impose. The University is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles. Students park at their own risk.
On-Campus Handicapped Parking
The University complies with State law calls establishing parking spaces reserved for the physically handicapped with appropriate permits, as close to the appropriate accessible access/egress points as possible. The number of these reserved spaces is prorated according to the total number of spaces in the parking lot. Besides being inconsiderate, vehicles in violation are subject to ticketing by UB Campus Security, and/or Bridgeport police, impoundment, and/or towing and the owner/operator is subject to disciplinary sanction.
Restricted Parking Area
As the University community continues to grow the need to preserve access for emergency vehicles increases. Vehicals parked in traffic areas designed as fire lanes, blocking dumpster, loading docks and driveways or parked on grass areas, may be subject to impoundment, ticketing and or towing. Abandoned Vehicles/Snow and Other Emergencies
University parking lots are intended for the short-term convenience of members of the University community. Users of parking lots must be prepared to move their vehicles on short notice as needs require, for example, snow removal operations, parking lot repair and maintenance, special events, etc. Therefore, a current address and phone number must be available at Campus Security. Vehicles for which no contact can be made with the owner/operator shall be considered abandoned and subject to removal from University property at the owner's expense.
Improperly parked vehicles will be issued a University Parking Violation Ticket. There are no fines levied for these. If a vehicle receives three (3) tickets in a 12-month period, it will be towed at the owner's expense on the third violation. Exceptions to the above are vehicles that are parked which present a safety hazard, obstruct the orderly flow of traffic, or a vehicle that is parked in a clearly marked "no parking, tow-away zone." These vehicles will be towed away immediately under the provisions of Sec. 14-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Towing charges must be paid to the garage that towed the vehicle prior to claiming the vehicle. People who wish to appeal their parking ticket must do so within fourteen (14) days of receiving it. Appeals must be in writing and should be sent to the Director of Campus Security at Norseman Hall. The owner/operator may also be subject to disciplinary sanction. POLICY ON DINING HALL AND MEAL CARDS
POLICY ON IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Possession of a valid identification card is required of all members of the University community. All students must obtain a photo I.D. card within the first two weeks of the start of the semester from Campus Security. This I.D. card is valid for as long as the student remains registered. Validation stickers for subsequent semesters are distributed from Residential Life during the first two weeks of each semester.
The University reserves the right to require a valid UB identification at any time and at any campus location. Access to University functions and facilities may be denied to any student who cannot or will not produce a valid I.D. Students should carry their I.D. card at all times and must be prepared to present and surrender it upon request to any University administrator, campus security officer or dining hall staff member. Failure to do so or uncooperative responses may result in disciplinary action, a $50.00 fine, and/or suspension from the residence halls.
Students who attempt to misrepresent their University status, lend their I.D. to others for the purpose of misrepresentation, or attempt to alter or deface their I.D. card are subject to University and possible civil action on the charge of fraud.
In case of loss, a replacement I.D. card may be obtained from the Registrar after paying a $25.00 fee the first time and the fee increases each time it's lost to the Bursar. Confiscated I.D.s will only be returned following disposition of the incident. In most cases, confiscated IDs will be forwarded to the Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct for investigation and follow up. A student leaving the University for any reason should return his/her I.D. card to the Bursar for appropriate disposal.
POLICY ON ALCOHOL USE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Section 30-89(a) of Connecticut statutes states that it is unlawful for a minor (under the age of 21) to purchase, or attempt to purchase, or to make a false statement in connection with the attempted purchase, of alcohol.
Section 30-89(b) states that possession of alcohol by a minor on a street, highway, or public place is illegal.
Students are expected to observe all of the various laws, statutes, and ordinances. Wherever the term "alcoholic beverage" or "alcohol" is used in this policy it refers to any alcoholic beverage, including, but not limited to beer, wine, and wine coolers. The University only permits alcohol-served events, where a third-party vendor is responsible for the serving of alcohol.
ALCOHOL EFFECTS
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low amounts significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate amounts of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high amounts of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high amounts cause respiratory depression and death. Much lower amounts of alcohol produce the effects just described, when combined with depressants.
Each person’s metabolism reacts uniquely to drugs, including alcohol. A quantity which is within tolerance for one person, such as one of above average size, may have disastrous consequences for another person, especially where the latter is relatively less large. The rate at which alcohol is consumed also impacts significantly on the body’s reactions to the drug. Combining alcohol with any other legal or illegal drug may result in serious, perhaps fatal, consequences. Alcohol may cause damage not only by direct influence on the bodily functions but also by impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions so that a person may take behavioral risks which would not have otherwise been considered when sober. The correlations between alcohol ingestion and criminal acts, including crimes of a sexual nature, automotive and other injuries, and collegiate hazing incidents, is high, especially among young adults.
Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions, and intense feelings of being unwell. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as brain and the liver.
Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.
It is critically important for faculty, staff, visitors and students alike to be aware of the effects of alcohol use and abuse. Questions that involve employees’ use or abuse of alcohol should be directed to the Director of Human Resources. Violations of this policy by any University student or student organization will result in the immediate involvement of the University Judicial Officer and, in certain situations, the Dean of Students. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to the following as noted on the graph on the following page:
Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited in all common areas of residence halls. Students may not possess alcohol or alcohol containers or drink from open containers of alcohol in common areas of the residence halls. Alcohol consumption and possession is prohibited in any residence hall desginated as "Substance Free." Students under the age of 21 may not possess or consume alcohol or alcohol containers anywhere on the University of Bridgeport campus. UNDER CONNECTICUT LAW THE USE BY A MINOR OR ALCOHOL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IS ILLEGAL AND THE OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR OF THE LOCATION MAY BE HELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBE FOR THE CONSEQUENCES. POLICY ON DRUG USE The University of Bridgeport abides by federal, state, and local laws. A full listing of federal, state, and local laws and health risks regarding alcohol and other drugs may be obtained from the University Judicial Officer or Dean of Students. The University reserves the right to amend these policies as it sees fit in accordance with the law and/or community standards.
Connecticut Statutes cover a wide range of drug offenses, including the offer, the sale, the possession with intent to sell, or gift, and the possession of various types of drugs [21a CONN.GEN.STAT.Section 277, 278, 279 (1988)]. Federal law also penalizes the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent to manufacture or distribute, and simple possession of drugs ("controlled substances"). [Controlled Substances Act U.S.C. Section 841, 843, [b], 844, 845, 846 (1988).] The University of Bridgeport is in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations.
Possession, use, sale, manufacture or distribution of illegal or controlled substances is a violation of University regulations, Connecticut State Law and in some cases Federal Law. In addition, a student is in violation of these regulations if he/she is knowingly present where illegal substances are kept or deposited or in the company of any person knowing that person is illegally in possession of a controlled substance.
University Security or housing staff retains the right to inspect student rooms and property if reasonable suspicion of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia activity exists. (Regarding room inspections see Residence Hall Contract Terms, #8). Reasonable suspicion may be generated by observable (seeing, smelling, etc.) drugs or drug paraphernalia and/or other physical or behavioral evidence of drug usage, and may result in confiscation of such materials. The University Administration maintains the right to require drug toxicology testing if reasonable suspicion of the use of a controlled substance/s exists. In certain situations, i.e. any violent and/or antisocial behavior, damage to personal or University property, etc., the administration may require drug toxicology testing.
Refusal of students to comply with the request for drug toxicology testing will result in immediate, automatic suspension from the University for no less than one semester with additional stipulations. The cost associated with the testing is the responsibility of the student.
If the initial “Rapid Drug Screen” test is positive and the student elects not to obtain a more analytical, outside laboratory test costing approximately $200.00 (paid by the student), then the disciplinary sanction will be immediate, automatic suspension from the University for no less than one semester with additional stipulations. There is no appeal.
If the initial “Rapid Drug Screen” test is positive, the student elects to obtain a more analytical, outside laboratory test (paid by the student), and if that test is positive, then the disciplinary sanction will be immediate, automatic suspension from the University for no less than one semester with additional stipulations. There is no appeal.
If the initial “Rapid Drug Screen” test is positive, the student elects to obtain a more analytical, outside laboratory test (paid by the student), and that test is negative, then depending on the circumstances that prompted the toxicology test, the University Judicial Officer (UJO) can elect to drop the charges or start the regular disciplinary process.
The results of the toxicology tests may be shared with appropriate administrators and/or law enforcement authorities.
As noted below, students who are accused of violating the regulations will face University disciplinary actions. If found in violation as a result of such disciplinary actions, a student will face the following penalties:
In addition, the University may seek criminal prosecution in these matters according to federal, state and/or local criminal codes that pertain to illegal or controlled drugs.
The University is also concerned about off-campus behavior that results in arrest for an alleged violation of criminal law regarding illegal drug usage, sale or manufacture. Such arrests may be considered by the University Judicial Officer for on-campus adjudication.
Health Risks Associated with the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
The use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk for a number of health related and other medical, behavioral, and social problems. These include acute health problems related to intoxication or overdose (blackouts, convulsions, coma, death); physical and psychological dependence; malnutrition; long-term health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, organic brain damage, high blood pressure, heart disease; contracting diseases such as AIDS (through unprotected sex with an infected person), through sharing of hypodermic needles; pregnancy problems including miscarriages, fetal alcohol syndrome (physical and mental birth defects); psychological or psychiatric problems; diminished behavior (handovers, hallucinations, disorientation, slurred speech); unusual or inappropraite risk-taking which may result in physical or emotional injury or death; violent behavior towards others, such as assault and rape; accidents cause by operating machinery while impaired; impaired driving resulting in alcohol and drug related arrest, traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities; negative effects on academic work performance; conflicts with co-workers, classmates, family, friends and others; conduct problems resulting in disciplinary actions, including loss of employment or dismissal from an academic program; and legal problems resulting in ticketing, fines, and imprisonment.
To become dependent upon chemicals such as alcohol and/or illicit drugs is to put your health and life at risk. Chemical dependency is a condition in which the use of mood altering substances, such as drugs or alcohol, affects any area of life on a continuing basis. Medical research has established very strong evidence that alcohol abuse contributes signficantly to cancer and heart disease. Many illicit drugs have also been demonstrated to lead to serious short and long-term health problems.
Substance Abuse Referral List If you need help you can refer to the list below. You may call several facilities in order to determine the one that best meets your needs. On-Campus:
Off-Campus:
Parental/Legal Guardian Notification of
Alcohol and Drug Violations
One of the most significant changes a parent/legal guardian experiences in sending his/her son, daughter or ward off to college is a higher privacy standard for educational records at the university than at the secondary school level. The University recognizes students’ interests and rights in privacy. FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, is a Federal Law that regulates disclosure of, and access to, educational records of students.
It is the policy of the University in general to notify (without prior consent of the student) parents or legal guardians of students under the age of 21 that the student has been found responsible for an alcohol or drug violation. The purpose of University of Bridgeport’s parental/legal guardian notification policy is to promote the holistic development of students and to foster a safe educational environment where alcohol is consumed legally and responsibly, if at all, and where illegal drug usage or possession is not tolerated, nor legal drugs abused. The University believes that parents and legal guardians can assist the University in carrying out this aspect of its educational and development mission.
I. Parental/Legal Guardian Notification of Alcohol or Drug Violations
First violation: Unless there are aggravating circumstances, the University will generally not notify parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of students under age of 21 of first time violations.
A parent/legal guardian (as provided by the student to the University Registrar and/or respective Residence Hall director) may be notified if the University administration has knowledge of any of the items listed below (an “incident”) as a first violation associated with alcohol or drug abuse:· The student demonstrates a reckless disregard for his or her personal safety or the safety of others while under the influence of alcohol;
· The student requires transport to a hospital to receive medical attention;
· The student causes significant property damage;
· The student operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol;
· The violation involves another serious incident;
· The student is arrested or taken into custody by Campus Security or law enforcement officers while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or abusive use of legal drugs, or is charged with violating a federal, state, or local law related to the consumption, possession, sale, dispensation, and/or use of or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs or the abusive use of legal drugs;
· The student’s violation results in a temporary or permanent separation from the Residence Halls and/or a temporary or permanent separation from the University (e.g. suspension, dismissal or expulsion).
Second and subsequent violation(s): The University may notify a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of all second and subsequent incidents. For purposes of determining what constitutes a second or subsequent Incident, multiple and related violations during a single incident will be treated as one violation. Violations occurring prior to the implementation of this parental/legal notification policy will not be considered.
II. Guidelines and Principles for Parental/Legal Guardian Notification
The University may notify a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of students under the age of 21 who are found responsible for any incident associated with the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs. Furthermore, the University may also notify a student’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that the student has been found responsible for violating the University’s Student Code of Conduct alcohol and/or drug policies.
Prior to parent or legal guardian notification, the University will attempt to consult with the student and, consistent with promotion of personal accountability, encourage the student to advise his/her parent or legal guardian. Particularly where the University determines that notifying a student’s parent or legal guardian might be harmful to the student or not in the best interests of the student or University, the University may decide not to notify the student’s parent or legal guardian.
The University will keep a record of the parental/legal guardian notification in the student’s discipline file and provide the student with a copy, upon request.
POLICY ON STALKING Section 53a-181c of the Connecticut General Statutes and Session Law, under Chapter 952 of the Penal Code: Offenses, states that: (a) A person is guilty of stalking in the first degree when s/he commits stalking in the second degree as provided in section 53a-181d and (1) s/he has previously been convicted of this section or section 53a-181d, or (2) such conduct violates a court order in effect at the time of the offense, or (3) the other person is under sixteen years of age.
(b) Stalking in the first degree is a class D felony (P.A. 92-237, S.1.)
Section 53a-181d of the Connecticut General Statutes and Session Law, under Chapter 952 of the Penal Code: Offenses, states that:
(a) A person is guilty of stalking in the second degree when, with intent to cause another person to fear for his/her physical safety, s/he willfully and repeatedly follows or lies in wait for such other person and causes such other person to reasonably fear for his/her physical safety.
(b) Stalking in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor (P.A. 92-237, S.2.)
Section 53a-181e of the Connecticut General Statutes and Session Law, under Chapter 952 of the Penal Code: Offenses, states that:
(a) A person is guilty of stalking in the third degree when s/he recklessly causes another person to reasonably fear for his/her physical safety by willfully and repeatedly following or lying in wait for such other person,
(b) Stalking in the third degree is a class B misdemeanor.
The act of stalking interferes with a student's right to work, study and live in a campus environment that must be free from harassment and intimidation. Stalking is defined as “repeatedly contacting another person when the contacting person knows or should know that the contact is unwanted by another person and the contact causes the other person reasonable apprehension of imminent physical harm or the contacting person knows or should know that the contact causes substantial impairment of the other person's ability to perform academically or other activities of daily life.” Contacting includes, but is not limited to, communicating with or remaining in the physical presence of the other person.
Stalking is a crime in Connecticut. Students who believe they may be victims of stalking should report this immediately to any of the following:
· Campus Security at ext. 4911
· Dean of Students at ext. 4393
· Director for Counseling Services at ext. 4454
· Director for Residential Life and Student Conduct at ext. 4228
· Bridgeport Police at 911 (9-911 from UB Campus phone).
Stalking will not be tolerated at the University of Bridgeport. Stalkers will be subject to full disciplinary action that may include expulsion from the University. Chapter Six continued on next page
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