Campus Safety
Contact: 937.382.0100 (in case of emergency, dial 911)
All outside doors to residence halls are locked, with the exception of access to the Austin faculty offices. Only the residents and relevant college personnel have Access IDs. Each student is provided with a key to his or her individual room and the student ID has a proximity reader that will allow the student access to the exterior doors of his/her residence hall.
Responsibility for the keys/IDs and their use lies with the students. They are advised to minimize the risk of theft by keeping their rooms locked, particularly if they are not present. Residence halls and individual rooms are equipped with smoke detectors.
Sexual Misconduct Policies (Title IX)
What is the school's policy regarding sexual misconduct? Do officials have information available about the prevalence of sexual assault, the circumstances in which it commonly occurs, what to do if it happens, university sanctions, campus resources, and prevention strategies?
Wilmington College adheres to and is Title IX compliant. To learn more about the policies and procedures of Wilmington College regarding Title IX, refer to pages 69-90 of the Student Handbook (download or expand Policies and Procedures to view Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy). An individual who feels that she/he has been the victim of sexual assault (referred to in this section as the survivor) has a variety of options. Those who have been raped or otherwise sexually assaulted as defined in the Ohio Revised Code should file criminal charges with the Wilmington Police Department or the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office. Survivors of sexual assault may also file formal judicial charges on campus or engage an informal grievance process which may involve a number of creative alternatives, such as joint counseling for the survivor and the alleged abuser, or safe opportunities for confrontation. Survivors may also seek information or counseling without any obligation to pursue a formal course of action.
Anyone seeking support, information, or counseling can contact Wilmington College’s Title IX Coordinator:
Nathan (Nate) Flack, Title IX Coordinator & Student Resource Center Manager
Robinson Communication Center (RCC), Room 103
Wilmington, OH 45177
937.481.2208 (office) 505.787.7154 (cell)
If the Title IX Coordinator has a conflict of interest in handling or is otherwise unable to handle the Title IX matter at issue, the Director of Career Services will act as the Alternate Title IX Coordinator for that matter. Below is the contact information for the Alternate Title IX Coordinator:
Brittany Chrisman, Alternate Title IX Coordinator & Asst. Director of the Annual Fund
Galvin Alumni House, 2nd floor
113 College Street
Wilmington, OH 45177
937.481.2401 (office)
Brittany.V.Chrisman@Wilmington.edu
What are the campus security measures? Do the measures include adequate lighting, effective residence hall security systems, escort services, timely notifications of reported crimes, and ongoing information campaigns?
A security phone is currently in place between Boyd and Kettering on the west side of campus. Residence halls are locked 24-hours, with the exception of Austin-Pickett Hall, which must remain open at the North Austin entrance to accommodate faculty offices. Each residence hall and many of the academic buildings are equipped with a security camera system. Students may obtain escorts from Campus Safety by contacting the officer on duty. If a particular individual or situation threatens a campus environment, flyers with information are posted on external residence hall doors and in Pyle Center.
Is there a system in place for gathering and disseminating information about sexual misconduct?
Yes. The Student Handbook contains information for students about what services are available. Resident Assistants are also trained on how to assist survivors of sexual assault. Incidents of sexual misconduct that occur on campus are reported to Campus Safety and to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Has the College established comprehensive services for victims of sexual assault?
Yes. The College has a full time Director of Counseling Services in the Health Center. Students are able to see the counselor by appointment free of charge. There are also relationships with the entire Wilmington Community Police Department, Clinton Memorial Hospital and other county service providers. The College is an integral member of the Wilmington College SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) and protocols are being finalized to address all victims of sexual misconduct.
Fire Safety
Comprehensive fire inspections are performed annually by the Wilmington Fire Department in conjunction with the Residence Life and Physical Plant Staffs. We enter each and every student room to ensure that students are in compliance with state and local laws. The policies outlined in the Student Handbook detail what electrical items are allowed in residence facilities.
In addition, the Wilmington Fire Inspector conducts fire extinguisher training and education with all members of the residence life staff each Fall.
What is the frequency of false alarms in the residence facilities?
It varies from residence hall to residence hall and from year to year. As cameras were installed in the residence halls incidents with fire alarm pulls were greatly reduced.