About Saint Anselm College
Mission
Saint Anselm is a Catholic, Benedictine College providing all its students a distinctive liberal arts education that incorporates opportunities for professional and career preparation. It does so in a learning community that encourages the lifelong pursuit of the truth and fosters intellectual, moral and spiritual growth to sustain and enrich its graduates’ personal lives, work, and engagement within local, national, and global communities.
History
Saint Anselm College was founded in 1889 by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary’s Abbey in Newark, New Jersey, at the invitation of Bishop Denis M. Bradley, the first bishop of Manchester, New Hampshire. The College opened with a six-year classical curriculum focused on philosophy and theology. In 1895, the State of New Hampshire authorized Saint Anselm to grant standard academic degrees.
Rooted in the Catholic Benedictine tradition, Saint Anselm has remained committed to providing a high-quality liberal arts education within a close-knit, residential community. Originally a small, all-male institution, the College evolved through the 20th century becoming coeducational and expanding its academic offerings, including the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the 1970s.
Today, Saint Anselm College enrolls over 2,100 undergraduate students and continues to honor its Benedictine heritage, fostering academic excellence and a strong sense of community that has defined the College since its founding.
Statement on Equity
At Saint Anselm College, we recognize the dignity and diversity of our community members. We practice mutual respect for one another at all times and in all spaces. As a Catholic Benedictine community, and a liberal arts college dedicated to the lifelong pursuit of truth, we embrace our unique backgrounds and experiences and acknowledge how difference strengthens our community. We strive to remove barriers to create a culture of equity where all students are provided the opportunity and access to excel academically, socially, personally, and spiritually.
Saint Anselm College commits to:
• fostering a welcoming and inclusive student-ready learning and living environment that promotes a sense of belonging for all its members,
• educating community members so they can grow intellectually, morally, and spiritually in knowledge of systems of power at the individual, organizational, and systemic levels,
• pursuing equity through data-informed processes and challenging conversations, and
• providing opportunities to report and respond to all forms of bias and discrimination such as racism, homophobia, and ableism.
To meet our commitments, we must resolve to use our knowledge and understanding to collectively remove barriers at every level by engaging in intentional, transformative education and planning that ensures that every student has what they need to succeed in an environment that promotes justice and equity.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Consistent with the Catholic, Benedictine principles that sustain the mission and heritage of Saint Anselm College, the college is committed to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination against, harassment of, or retaliation against any member of the college community on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), physical or mental disability, age, marital status, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.1
Retaliation against an individual who has raised claims of illegal discrimination or has cooperated with an investigation of such claims is prohibited. An individual who retaliates against someone who has reported a claim of illegal discrimination in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment and/or dismissal from the college.
The Title IX Coordinator oversees implementation of the Title IX Procedures for responding to complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and other issues arising under Title IX. TITLE IX POLICY
Inquiries
Marcie Vaughan
Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX Coordinator
mvaughan@anselm.edu
603-641-7477
Second Floor, Alumni Hall
Molly McKean
Vice President of Human Resources and Institutional Equity
mmckean@anselm.edu
603-641-7258
Third Floor, Alumni Hall
Susan Gabert
1 Saint Anselm College fully subscribes to and complies with all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in private institutions of higher education. These include but are not limited to Title IX and Title VI of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and New Hampshire State law RSA 354-A.
Vice President for Student Development & Mission and Dean of Students
sgabert@anselm.edu
603-641-7600
First Floor, Alumni Hall
Mark Cronin
Academic Dean and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
mwcronin@anselm.edu
603-641-7250
First Floor, Alumni Hall
The mailing address for the Compliance Team is: Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Dr. Manchester, NH 03102
Academic Policies & Expectations
Students should refer to the College Catalog for explanation of all degree requirements, academic policies, and expectations. Certain key academic policies are also summarized here.
Academic Standing and Requirements for Graduation
Requirements for the baccalaureate degree are satisfied upon successful completion of all major requirements, all core requirements, and a total of one hundred twenty-eight (128) credits.
Candidates for degrees must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher (2.40 or higher for nursing students).
Candidates for degrees must have an average of 2.00 or higher in courses required for the major field of study.
Students who do not achieve a 1.6 cumulative GPA after their first 12 credits, a 1.7 after 36 credits, a 1.8 after 48 credits, a 1.9 after 72 credits, or a 2.0 after 84 credits will not be considered to be in good standing, meaning that they are not making adequate progress toward degree requirements. Students whose cumulative GPAs are lower than those detailed above may be eligible for dismissal. For a complete explanation of academic standing, refer to the College Catalog.
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend every class meeting, lab, native speaker session, and recitation of the courses in which they are enrolled. However, students may accumulate class absences amounting to the number of class meetings per week. These “allowed absences” should be used
for absences necessitated by circumstances such as a brief illness, a personal obligation that conflicts with a class, or participation in College-sponsored events, including athletics. Absences beyond these “allowed absences” may have a negative impact on grades. Students are expected to be familiar with and to abide by their professors’ policies on making up exams or assignments missed because of absences. Students have the responsibility to notify the Office of the Academic Dean in cases of prolonged absences and to provide documentation explaining the reason(s) for the absences. Students should be aware that they cannot accumulate an unlimited number of documented absences without risking their standing in classes. There are circumstances in which missed work cannot be made up and in which the number of absences, including documented absences, makes withdrawal from classes the appropriate action.
Transcript of College Record
An official transcript of the College record will be issued by the Office of the Registrar only after receiving a written authorization by the student. A transcript is official when it bears the impression of the seal of the College and the signature of the Registrar. Transcripts will be issued only when all financial accounts have been settled. The transcript fee is $6 per copy.
Statement on Academic Integrity
Every member of the College community is required to understand, uphold, and comply with the College’s Academic Integrity policy. This duty encompasses disclosing any knowledge or suspicion of breaches of this policy to the relevant faculty member or to the appropriate Class Dean. Faculty must include reference to the academic integrity policy on their syllabi, as well as any specific academic integrity instructions relevant to their field, course, or assignments. Students are required to know and understand how the College Academic Integrity policy applies in each of the courses they take.
Students should be prepared up to one month beyond the due date of an assessment to submit all notes, drafts, and source information which might be requested by an instructor, chairperson, or committee investigating the authenticity of that work.
Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Cheating - Students are expected to rely on their individual mastery of subject material, without the use of outside aids, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor.
Cheating includes but is not limited to:
o Copying another student’s work.
o Allowing another student to copy their work or otherwise giving unpermitted assistance to another student.
o Using materials not allowed by the instructor (such as notes, texts, calculators, translators/translations, the internet, wearable devices, software, internet text generators such as Chat GPT or Open AI, Grammarly or other AI based grammar and writing software, previous years’ notes).
o Accessing a copy of the exam ahead of time.
o Having another person write a paper, assignment, lab report or other assessment, or having them sit for an examination.
o Storing unauthorized materials (cheat sheets or notes) in accessible or hidden locations (bathroom or other) during examinations.
o Revising and resubmitting any assessment without the instructor’s knowledge or permission.
• Falsification/fabrication - Students are expected to submit data and facts they created or trust. They may not deliberately falsify, fabricate, alter, or invent data, results, audio, video, information, or citations. Students must proofread and verify all information obtained from internet text generators such as ChatGPT (when students are allowed to use these), since these sources can generate false, biased, and harmful information.
• Plagiarism - Plagiarism occurs when a student presents another person or source’s work or words as if they were the student’s own, without acknowledgement or citation. Use of others’ ideas, contributions, facts, arguments, sentences, key ideas, opinions, or data without acknowledgement or citation is not permitted. Students are responsible for citing their sources in the appropriate manner, consistent with the instructor’s directions.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
o Wholly or partially copying, translating, or paraphrasing print or online sources without acknowledgment or citation of that source. This includes using language from an internet text generator without citing that source.
o Failing to acknowledge, document, or cite a source, or failing to put quotation marks around and cite the words of other sources, even if the action is unintentional.
• Duplicate submission of work - Work can only be submitted once for credit. Students must not submit the same assignment in two or more courses without prior permission of both instructors.
Procedures for violations of the academic integrity policy are detailed in the College Catalog.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
This act was designated to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the act.
Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.
In keeping with the provisions of the above act, Saint Anselm College will consider all students as “dependents” unless specifically informed to the contrary in writing and within two weeks following registration.
Directory of Information
Directory information consists of information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. At the College, directory information consists of: student name, address, campus email address, telephone number(s), dates of attendance, class membership/ anticipated date of graduation, full or part-time enrollment status, previous educational institutions attended, major field of study, past and present participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, date and place of birth, photographs, hometown, awards, honors (including Dean’s List), degree conferred and conferral date. Students may withhold Directory information via the Workday system.
Such information may be disclosed by the College, at its discretion, for any purpose.
Currently enrolled students may withhold disclosure of any category of information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. To withhold disclosure, students should complete a request via Saint Anselm College’s Workday system, on or before September 15 (or not later than two weeks following an initial registration for classes in spring or summer semesters).
Saint Anselm College assumes that the failure on the part of any student to request specifically the withholding of categories of “Directory Information” indicates individual approval for disclosure.
Statement on Intellectual Property and Privacy for Online, Remote, and Hybrid Instruction
Online, remote, and hybrid courses often involve the recording of lectures, class discussions, and other course material. They may also include the live streaming of course content for remote viewing by students who are not physically present in the classroom. Faculty members have discretion to live stream, record class material, and place recordings on Canvas in order to facilitate student learning in their courses. By participating in online, remote, and hybrid courses, students are consenting to be recorded, but only for Saint Anselm College educational purposes. No student or community member may transmit live-streamed or recorded class presentations, discussions, or other content including emails, feedback/comments or grades on student work- to third parties without both their instructor’s and the College’s permission. Unsanctioned recording or re-transmitting of on-line course content may violate privacy laws and intellectual property rights and can lead to criminal penalties. Recording and transmission of online, remote, and hybrid course content should comply with the policies contained in Saint Anselm College’s Student Handbook, College Catalog, and Faculty Handbook. Students with approved academic accommodations may record online class presentations or discussions as required by their accommodations.
Use of Electronic Devices
The College recognizes the value that computers, tablets, and smart devices can have in classroom instruction. For that reason, the Office of the Academic Dean and the members of the
faculty agree that the student use of such devices in the classroom is at the discretion of the individual instructor, and policies governing such usage should be clearly delineated on the course syllabus.
The use of electronic devices for purposes unrelated to classroom instruction is prohibited, and faculty can require that all devices (i.e., phones, smart watches, or other such instruments) be removed/put away during graded assessments, including quizzes, tests, and final exams.
Note: this policy does not apply to students using technology as an approved accommodation
Expectations for Community Life: The Common Good Expectations for Community
Saint Anselm College is a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts College Any Saint Anselm College student is expected to be aware of, and sympathetic to, the basic Christian principles which form the foundation of the College’s educational mission. Integral to the College’s philosophy is the centuries-old Benedictine formula of education, the basis of which is mutual respect and cooperation between students, faculty, and staff in order to achieve the purposes common to all.
Identification Cards
Each student is issued an identification card certifying attendance at Saint Anselm College. This card is to be carried at all times and must be shown or surrendered when requested by Security, a College official, or any member of the Dean of Students staff (including members of the Residential Life and Education staff). Only College identification cards will allow students to use Davison Hall, the Geisel Library, the Carr Activities Center, the Pub, and entrance to varsity sports contests. Any misuses of the card, such as transfer or tampering, are a serious offense and subject to judicial review. The loss of an identification card should be reported immediately to Davison Hall and a new card obtained at a cost of $10.00.
Common Outdoor Spaces
Common outdoor spaces (including, but not limited to, courtyards, malls, and quads) are areas designed for larger groups of our community to gather and enjoy. It is expected that members of such groups conduct themselves with respect for person, place and others; and do not engage in prohibited behavior. Students are reminded that all Community Guidelines and Standards are applicable in these spaces. In the interest of public safety and in maintaining a proper educational decorum, there may be times when members of Campus Safety, College staff, or the local police feel the need to vacate students and guests gathered in a common outdoor space. When asked to leave a particular space, students and guests are expected to comply fully. Unless within the context of an official College event, open containers and glass bottles are prohibited in any outdoor area.
Campus Events
For the benefit of students and faculty, a full schedule of social, cultural and educational events is provided throughout the academic year on campus. The one official calendar for campus events is located in the Office of Campus Conference and Events. Activities are entered on a calendar that is published every week.
Permission to hold dances, banquets, entertainment and all other social or club sport affairs must be obtained from the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement and Leadership.
Soliciting and Commercial Activities
Outside businesses, organizations, or groups are not permitted to solicit or advertise materials to the student body without prior approval from the Dean of Students Office. No student may engage in any commercial activity while on campus without the permission of the Dean of Students.
Student Involvement & Leadership
Opportunities for participation in clubs, campus organizations, athletics, campus ministry, student government, other college offices, and leadership are crucial to a Saint Anselm educational experience. Multiple offices support student involvement and leadership, but the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) acts as a guide for students in creating and maintaining organizations that are socially responsible, representative of the student body, and reflective of the College’s mission.
SEAL and the Student Government Association (SGA) oversee policies that clubs, boards, organizations, and class councils must follow in their event planning and fundraising. There are also rules for students wishing to create a new club or organization. These are summarized here, but please see the Saint Anselm College Student Club Policy Guide for more information.
Policies for Event Planning and Student Organization Funding
SGA Clubs / Boards / Organizations and Class Councils must:
• Submit a Fundraising Form and receive approval from the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership for any fundraising before any marketing or solicitations take place. Please find the fundraising policy and form here. Forms must be submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the proposed date of the program, the earlier, the better. Please note, non-SGA clubs/orgs/committees/boards, should reach out to their Advisor, sponsoring department, or Advancement for fundraising policy and permissions. See appendix I-B for more details.
• Submit a Programming Form and receive approval from the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership for any Programming before any marketing takes place. Please find the form here. Forms must be submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the proposed date of the program, the earlier, the better. Please consult appendix I-F for the full programming policy.
• Adhere to the Political Programming Policy and complete a Programming form, the same form used for general programs. Additional approvals / notifications are needed, but the final approval is from the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership for any Political programming and before any marketing takes place. Please see appendix I-C for the full policy. Forms must be submitted a minimum of 10 business days prior to the proposed date of the program, the earlier, the better.
• Submit a Purchasing Form and receive approval from SGA or the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership for any purchase or expenditure before it is made. SGA approves expenses allocated from SGA funds. Clubs and Organizations cannot spend more than 20% of their allocated funds on food. SEAL approves expenditures made from the club / board / committee / organization’s internally designated funds (i.e., funds raised, donations, dues collected, etc.). If the funds being expended are tied to a fundraiser or program, you do NOT need to complete a separate purchasing form as the details must be on the Fundraiser or Programming form you are already submitting. Please find the Purchasing form here
• Follow the Off Campus Travel Policies which include meeting with a SEAL team member well in advance of travel, submitting a roster of those traveling, and an itinerary. More specifics can be found in the SGA Leadership and Policy Guide found here
Living on Campus
Developing a “Christian Community of Respect”
In accordance with the philosophy of Saint Anselm College, life in the residence halls is intended to help every student develop a sense of personal responsibility for the rights of others. This means creating a “Christian community of respect” in the residence halls. To realize as fully as possible the purpose of student residences as places of study, rest and relaxation, each resident is expected and required to assume certain obligations. This section speaks to those obligations and the details necessary to achieving them responsibly.
The residential life team is composed of professional and student staff who work collaboratively to create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging living environment that fosters student development and community.
Area Coordinators (AC)
Area Coordinators provide leadership and oversight for residence hall communities, supervising RDs, RAs, and staff while promoting student growth, community development, and campus engagement.
Resident Directors (RD)
Resident Directors manage the day-to-day operations of residential areas, support RAs, and foster a healthy and inclusive living environment for students.
Resident Assistants (RA)
Resident Assistants are trained student leaders who support and build community among residents, serving as role models and the primary point of contact within residence halls.
Residence Hall Environment
The Office of Residential Life and Education staff fosters a community of respect with attention to Benedictine traditions and standards of the College’s mission. Residence halls are considered to be “home” for students for the greater part of the year. Students are expected to be considerate of and respectful toward other residents just as they are members of their own home.
Residence halls are considered to be an environment conducive to studying, resting, relaxing, and a place to receive friends and family. Conducive to academic success cannot imply the silence that a library or study lounge would provide. If the room is to be suitable for rest, sleep and relaxation, a proper atmosphere must prevail in the residence hall, especially at certain times of the day. Accordingly, before each day of regularly scheduled classes, the period between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. is set aside as “Quiet Hours”. These hours must take precedence, and residents can be assured of an environment conducive to study and/or sleep. In addition, on the weekends, “Quiet Hours” begin at 1:00 a.m. These hours are posted and will be maintained to help promote academic success. “Courtesy Hours” are considered all hours outside the normal “Quiet Hours”. Students are expected to maintain appropriate noise levels during these times. Students should be active in enforcing this policy and involve the Residential Life and Education staff when necessary.
Cooperation with the Residential Life and Education staff is expected. However, if students disregard the reasonable expectation of quiet for others by misusing the use of television, stereos, radios, etc., they may be required to remove such items from College property. Should they show habitual disregard for others any time after a proper warning has been given, they could lose the privilege of living on campus.
Residence Hall Entry
In the interest of security, all resident students and visitors are expected to provide proper identification to campus staff at the front desk, if applicable. Visitors to all first-year residence halls are required to leave a current form of picture ID with the desk staff and may retrieve the ID upon exiting. Residents have card access to the building in which they live. Doors should never be propped, and all residents need to exercise caution in giving others access to the building when they enter. Community security is everyone’s responsibility.
Student Rooms
The Room and Board Agreement and Housing Contract covers the entire academic year, which begins on the day of student arrival each fall, and ends on the last day of final examinations in the spring. Student rooms for first-year students and transfer students are assigned by the Director of Residential Life and Education or their designee. All upper-division students interested in living on-campus for the following year need to enter the Housing Lottery and Room Selection process in the spring. Any and all room changes must be approved by the Director of Residential Life and Education or designee.
Each student upon arrival is issued a code to their room and this code should be kept private. If, during the course of the year, a code needs to be changed, a student can make that request by contacting the Office of Residential Life and Education. The fee is $15.00, and codes are changed by Physical Plant staff, with edits to the StarRez Housing Portal by the Office of Residential Life and Education.
Early Termination of Housing Contract
In order to contract for College housing, a student must be classified as a full-time student. A full-time student is a student taking 12 or more credit hours each semester. Students contract with the College for housing for a period of one academic year (both semesters). The contract remains in effect for the entire academic year unless one of the following occurs: graduation, official withdrawal from the College, academic suspension from the College, or mutual consent of the parties to terminate the housing contract.
Mutual consent of the parties to terminate the housing contract may occur when:
• A student changes their status from full-time to part-time (fewer than 12 credit hours). A student desiring to remain in housing with part-time status must request permission from the Office of Residential Life and Education in writing. This request may be denied, and in such case, the student will need to vacate their room and housing status.
• A student requests, for reasons other than the above, an early termination of the housing contract during the course of the first or second semester. This request must be made through the StarRez Housing Portal to the Office of Residential Life and Education.
In any eventuality, a student will not be released from the housing contract until the student has removed all personal possessions, left the premises clean, and a member of Residential Life and Education has completed the Room Condition Form pertaining to the student’s room or apartment as appropriate for the circumstance. The effective date of release from the contract will be determined by the date of completion of the Room Condition Form or clear evidence of vacancy. The student will be charged for the room or apartment from the beginning of the semester up to the effective date of release. Fees are computed on a pro-rated monthly basis.
Student Right to Privacy
The College recognizes a student’s right to privacy in their room within the context of this institution and the regulations that govern it. However, if it is suspected or determined that College regulations are being violated, the Dean of Students staff, Residential Life and Education staff, or Campus Safety and Security staff may enter a room unannounced in order to preserve proper decorum. It is also understood that in the normal course of their work, maintenance personnel and other authorized employees may enter student rooms to provide maintenance service or to respond to emergencies. In some rooms on campus, this is required more often than others. This includes entry during recess periods to conduct inspections related to maintenance needs, health hazards, and fire safety. Students may or may not be notified prior to entry into their assigned rooms.
The College reserves the right to use any residence facility during vacation periods and at other times during the year for events approved by College authorities.
Room/Apartment Care
Respect for and cooperation with the residence hall and maintenance personnel is expected of all students. Such an attitude contributes to a positive environment and to the neatness expected in student residential areas. It is foundational to a sense of stewardship for facilities and community as a whole.
Students should report all maintenance problems promptly to the Office of Residential Life and Education by way of the main office, through a staff member, or in an emergency situation, to Campus Safety and Security, so that repairs can be made.
Students living in residence should remove their personal trash and recyclables in a timely manner and dispose of them outside the residence halls in dumpsters near their residences.
Students living in residences (rooms/apartments) are equally responsible for the condition of their residences unless determined by the Office of Residential Life and Education staff. Students living in apartments are expected to keep their common areas (kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, hallways, etc.) cleaned and stock their own paper products in kitchens/bathrooms. All maintenance issues should be reported to Residential Life staff (or Campus Safety and Security in an emergency situation) with immediacy, so that repairs can be made.
Students residing on campus may not display or post any messages, or have signs that are visible through a window outside of their room or apartment. Additionally, students may not hang, drape, or post anything outside on or about their windows, attached to a building, or display anything on a College-owned or leased building. This includes but is not limited to posters, flags, signs, stickers, pictures, banners with any type of writing or messaging that can be seen or observed by on-lookers outside of the room/building.
The furnishings in student rooms have been chosen because they can withstand normal use. Any damage to these items should be reported immediately to a Residential Life staff member. Students should not attempt to perform their own maintenance, repairs, or painting. All College furniture is to remain in the student rooms/apartments as arranged by the College. Loft units are not to be disassembled except by authorized College personnel. Any lofts in residential areas are only to be ones provided by the College. The College will not store its furniture to provide space for personal belongings of students. All furniture and mattresses should remain in the rooms and will not be stored by the College. Removal of College-owned furniture can result in a fine or replacement charge.
Please note that in the interest of safety and health, window screens are not to be removed. Only in an emergency may a window be used as an entry or an exit.
The practice of the basic principles of personal hygiene is expected of all students living on campus. Occupants who by their behavior exhibit serious disregard for their personal care or
condition of their room and College property risk immediate forfeiture of the privilege of living on campus.
The following are items prohibited in residence hall rooms and around the residential areas. This list supplements items outlined in the subsequent section labeled “Fire Safety”:
• Amplifiers or amplified musical instruments
• Knives (other than butter knives)
• Kiddie pools
• Cinderblocks
• Flushable toilet/baby wipes
• Mercury thermometers
Room Condition Forms
Upon moving into a new room, students are encouraged to complete a Room Condition Form a form that accurately outlines the general physical status of the room or apartment – through the StarRez Housing Portal. This form is available for residents to fill out as they check into a new room/apartment. Students authorized to change rooms or to move onto campus at any time of the year are encouraged to review these forms through the StarRez Housing Portal as a record of the condition of the room when they moved in. Neglect in filling out this form or filling it out improperly may result in the student(s) being found responsible for damage found in the room/apartment upon their departure/move-out.
If an individual is not identified as culpable for damages found in individual rooms or in common areas of a residential area or immediate areas outside of a residence hall, charges for damages, as determined by the professional Residential Life and Education staff, will be prorated among the roommates or among all of the residents in the residence hall, or any appropriate subgroup of residents. Students that do not check out appropriately through the StarRez Housing Portal at each break period will be charged a $50 improper check out fee. In addition, students moving out of their rooms/apartments later than the documented time may be charged a $100 late move-out fee.
Students billed for damage(s) or other charges must make arrangements with Student Financial Services to pay the specified amount. Individual room and common hall damages are assessed on a monthly basis by both Physical Plant and Residential Life and Education staff, and additionally, when students move out of their rooms/apartments at year’s end. If a resident student wishes to appeal the damage bill posted on their student account, they need to do so in writing (emailed or through the StarRez Housing Portal) to the Office of Residential Life and Education within a month of its posting on the student portal. Please note that if a resident student did not complete a formal check-out through the StarRez Housing Portal upon moving out of their room, they will have waived rights to appeal. All year-end damage appeals must be submitted through the StarRez Housing Portal by the third Friday in June by 5:00 p.m.
Housing Refunds
Student Financial Services computes housing refunds based on the refund policy. Money paid in excess of the computed charges will be refunded.
Occupancy Limitations
Students agree that only they and the other students assigned to their room/apartment may occupy that room/apartment and there shall be no sub-letting or unauthorized use of any space without permission from the Office of Residential Life and Education. This includes moving from one room or apartment to another without specific permission from the Office of Residential Life and Education.
Due to a concern for health and safety, no more than four times the capacity of a particular room or apartment will be allowed in a space at any time. The capacity of a room does not include residents volunteering into a space (i.e., three occupants living in a double room or five people in an apartment of four).
Students agree to maintain in apartment spaces a group of three, four, or five eligible students in their designated apartment throughout the duration of the academic year. If an apartment loses an occupant(s), the remaining students may be subject to forfeiture of the apartment. Occupants need to work with authenticity and rigor to fill the vacancies in an apartment if requested by the Office of Residential Life and Education. As with all rooms/apartments on campus, assignments are at the discretion of the Director of Residential Life and Education.
The student understands the College reserves the right to remove any student for the violation of any of the above stated provisions or for violating the policies hereby stated.
Housing Lottery and Room Selection
Students interested in campus housing for the following year are expected to submit a nonrefundable $300 housing deposit no later than Friday, February 14, 2025. Without a timely deposit, a student may forfeit the privilege of living on campus during all succeeding academic years.
Students with confirmed contracts and on-time deposits will be given a computerized, random number prioritized by their year of graduation and codified by the Office of the Registrar. Students interested in living together will be required to add, then average their personal Housing Lottery numbers, and log into the StarRez Housing Portal to select their room/apartment. The average number will be used to designate selection order for living space. Information about the Housing Lottery and Room Selection process will be provided by the Office of Residential Life and Education in the late fall through early spring.
Any student currently living off-campus who wishes to secure on-campus housing for the following year must contact the Office of Residential Life and Education to ascertain available space to return. Depending on availability, they may or may not be given the opportunity to pay
a housing deposit, go through room selection, and secure a room. Availability of bringing commuters to campus can also be assessed over the summer months.
The Area Coordinators, Resident Directors, and/or Resident Assistants will make the offenders liable to sanctions which may be imposed by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of Residential Life and Education, or local officials.
Alcohol-Free Living
Joan of Arc, Dominic, and Alumni Hall/Streets are considered dry, i.e., alcohol-free. Regardless of age and NH eligibility, students residing in these buildings cannot have alcohol in their rooms for display, consumption, or distribution. These buildings may also have “Substance-Free” areas, and like these same areas in Holy Cross Hall North and South, students must agree not to use or consume at any time (in or out of the building) tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs (except prescribed personal drugs).
Generally, substance-free living is a housing selection made by the student with an application process for consideration and acceptance. Students are held to this standard, and violations to this agreement are considered a judicial matter. Sanctions can include, but are not limited to, moving residences or permanent removal from housing.
Intervisitation
Except during scheduled examination periods, members of the opposite sex are permitted in the residence halls and apartments/townhouses during the following hours:
Residence Halls
Monday thru Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Sunday)
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Apartments/Townhouses
Sunday thru Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Sunday)
On weekdays, residential lounges (located on the main floors) are available for entertaining guests, including members of the opposite sex, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. when all guests are requested to leave the residence. On Friday and Saturday nights, lounge hours will be extended until 3:00 a.m. When there is a three-day weekend, the intervisitation hours may be extended on Sunday at the discretion of the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students Office will post these changes.
Adequate and separate restroom facilities are provided for members of the opposite sex in most residence halls.
When entertaining friends in lounges or in student rooms, numbers should be limited to ensure that guests are safely and comfortably accommodated in the available space. Gatherings that overflow into the hallways will not be tolerated. Residential Life staff members, responsible for maintaining good order in keeping with the Residential Life and Education stated social regulations, are authorized to terminate a social gathering should the number and/or actions of individuals result in unruliness or disruption.
All who participate in hall social gatherings must abide by pertinent NH laws as well as fire, safety, drug, and alcohol policies set forth in this handbook. Failure to comply with the stated intervisitation and social policy of the College, or failure to cooperate with the Area Coordinators, Resident Directors, and/or Resident Assistants, will make the offenders liable to sanctions, which may be imposed by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of Residential Life and Education, or local officials.
Floor Meetings
Periodic floor meetings are scheduled by the professional Residential Life staff and/or RAs for the purpose of planning activities and to discuss matters of common concern. These sessions are important and help to promote spirit and unity among the residents of a floor or wing. All students are strongly encouraged to attend all meetings held for these purposes.
Lounges
Lounges are furnished for the use of all of the residents of the living area and their guests. Therefore, lounge furniture is not to be moved to student rooms or be used outside of the residence halls unless given permission by the professional residential life staff member of the area. Students who do so will be subject to judicial action and be responsible for remuneration. TVs are provided in most lounges for the use and enjoyment of the residents. Tampering with the TV or the cable system is not permitted. Lounges may be used for social gatherings with the prior approval of the Resident Director or Area Coordinator. Requests for use of the lounge by persons not residing in the residence may be granted only by the Director of Residential Life and Education.
Visitors (*See new Guest Registration Pilot in appendicies)
Overnight guests are welcome at the College provided that the guest(s) are 18 years of age or older and guest(s) are the same gender as their host. All guests under the age of 18 years must register and be approved by the Director of Residential Life and Education directly. This notification should be done 24 hours in advance of the visit and done so in an email.
The following regulations apply to all overnight guests who are 18 years of age or older:
• All residents, who occupy the room in which the guest will be residing, are agreeable to have guests.
• Host student(s) inform the visitor of all College policies (e.g., social, housing, and parking) prior to the guest’s arrival on campus. Students, who host visitors or overnight guests, are responsible for the actions of their guests who, in turn, are expected to abide
by the conduct required of Saint Anselm College students. Guests are defined as anyone not assigned to live in the host’s room/apartment.
All guests (including Saint Anselm College students) who visit traditional residence halls are expected to present an ID to the desk attendant and log the room to which they are visiting. If a desk attendant is not present, an ID should NOT be left on the desk.
Common Areas
There are areas with card or coin-operated food and beverage dispensing machines, laundry equipment, and College-owned microwaves and Keurigs. These machines and appliances are provided for the convenience of all residents of the hall, and care should be exercised in their use. Your cooperation will be appreciated in reporting immediately any machine that is out of order to one of the RAs. Willful damage or abuse of this equipment will be charged to the responsible student, along with appropriate sanctions; or to all the residents if the specific individual is not identified. Laundry machine usage is at your own risk. The College is not responsible for items left behind or damaged due to misuse or malfunctioning of the equipment. Use of kitchens and equipment is at your own risk. Food left in common area refrigerators is not the responsibility of the College and any loss due to stealing or malfunction of equipment should be the responsibility of the student.
Weekends Off-Campus
Students planning a regular or extended (until Monday) weekend away from campus are strongly encouraged to leave your destination and/or telephone number with your roommate or RA. While the College assumes no responsibility in such circumstance, the availability of that information could be extremely helpful in the event of a family emergency. All students should make every effort to update their “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) numbers on file with the College.
Vacation Periods
All residence halls and dining facilities are closed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations, and during the Spring and Easter recesses. All students requesting to stay on campus during breaks must submit a Break Housing Extension Request form through the StarRez Housing Portal approval by the Director of Residential Life and Education or designee. In each instance, all residence halls re-open at 9:00 a.m. on the day before classes reconvene. Unless on campus with permission, the residence halls are closed in the summer months.
Commuting
As a commuter student at Saint Anselm College, you are a vital part of our academic and campus life. These guidelines and resources are intended to support your success, comfort, and full participation in the Anselmian community.
Campus Access and Parking
Commuter Parking Permit
All commuter students must register their vehicles and display a valid commuter parking permit Permits are issued through the Campus Safety & Security Office. More information can be found at: https://www.thepermitportal.com. For questions, contact: safety@anselm.edu
Designated Parking Areas
While all permit types (EXCEPT FOR FRESHMEN) are permitted to park in the Kavanaugh Extension (roadway along the back side of the baseball/football fields, which extends off of the Kavanaugh Lot), the spots located along the Football Field fence are posted for COMMUTER PARKING ONLY-NO OVERNIGHT PARKING. This area is for commuter only parking.
The Commuter permit is designated by the letter C. Commuters may park in the Dana Lot, which is for faculty/staff and commuters. They may also use the Baroody Lot, the Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh Extension Lots, and the South Lot. Commuters MAY NOT PARK in the Father Bernard Court Lot, Visitor Lot, or any of the designated faculty/staff areas. Please see appendix I-A for more details.
Snow Emergencies
In the event of inclement weather, parking lot assignments may change. Stay alert to emails and text alerts from Campus Safety.
Commuter Lounge, Carrel, and Lockers
Location
The Commuter Lounge is located in the Jean Student Center within the Intercultural Center on the main floor
Amenities
Facilities include lockers, microwaves, seating, outlets, and workspace.
Lockers
These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own lock and label your locker clearly.
Commuter Carrels
New this year are two Commuter Carrels: A study carrel is a small, individual study space, located on the ground level of the Jean Student Center. It's designed to provide a private
environment for focused work, research, or studying. You can reserve time in a Commuter Carrel through the Intercultural Center. Stay tuned for more information.
Dining and Meal Plans
Meal Plan Options
Commuter students are eligible for optional meal plans, including flex plans and Hawkbucks.
Dining Access
All dining locations on campus are available to commuter students, including Davison Hall, the Coffee Shop, and the Galo Café.
Campus Engagement
Involvement
Commuters are encouraged to participate in clubs, organizations, intramural sports, and campus events.
Events
Check the Student Engagement calendar (Hilltop Happenings) and your Anselm email regularly for upcoming events. Many are commuter-friendly and scheduled during the day.
Academic and Support Resources
Access
Commuter students have full access to the Academic Resource Center (ARC), Geisel library, computers (in the Geisel Library and Intercultural Center), and counseling services.
Study Spaces
Quiet and collaborative study spaces are available across campus, including the Geisel Library and commuters will soon have access to two Commuter Carrels in the Jean Student Center.
Inclement Weather and Emergency Notifications
Alerts
Weather delays and campus emergencies are communicated via the Saint Anselm Alert System. Register your cell phone number in the portal to receive texts. To sign up for text messaging please go to the following link: https://anselm.omnilert.net/subscriber.php
Class Cancellations
Check the College website or contact your professors directly for information about class cancellations.
Tips for Commuting Success
Time Management
Allow extra time for travel and parking, especially during peak hours and weather disruptions.
Stay Connected
Regularly check your Anselm email and follow Saint Anselm on social media.
Get to Know Your Resources
Build relationships with faculty, advisors, and commuter support staff.
Contact Information
• Campus Safety &Security (including questions about Parking): (603) 641-7000
• Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) Office: (603) 641-7348
• Dining Services: (603) 641-7750
• Intercultural Center: (603) 222-4282
Remember
We are interested to see how you will be engaged and connected to the community. You belong here! Welcome to the Hilltop!
Student Conduct & Community Standards
Members of the College community voluntarily come together to pursue learning and personal growth within a Christian environment of respect and care. Each person is expected to support the College's mission, values, and Benedictine principles, and to behave accordingly. While the College promotes these values, individuals are ultimately responsible for their own actions. The College is committed to educating the whole person and encouraging respect for Christian values in daily life. It recognizes that students are adults responsible for their behavior. To maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, students are expected to know and follow College rules. The College accepts and retains students contingent upon adhering to these standards.
Student Code of Conduct Statement
Saint Anselm College is a Catholic, liberal arts institution guided by the Benedictine tradition, which values community, respect, and personal responsibility. As members of this community, all students are expected to act with integrity and to contribute to a campus culture that supports learning, safety, and mutual respect.
The Community Standards reflect the College’s commitment to forming thoughtful, ethical individuals. Students are expected to uphold these standards at all times, both on and off campus,
understanding that their actions impact not only themselves but also the reputation of the College.
Creating and maintaining a respectful and values-based community is a shared responsibility. Thus, students share in the responsibility for supporting the well-being of the College community through their actions and decisions.
The Office of the Dean of Students is responsible for upholding these standards and addressing violations through our conduct processes, grounded in an educational approach. Students are expected to be familiar with these expectations and to take personal responsibility for their conduct as part of their commitment to the Saint Anselm community.
Saint Anselm College Social Contract
As members of the Saint Anselm College community, students commit to fostering an environment rooted in respect, integrity, and shared responsibility. This Social Contract reflects our collective dedication to the values that shape the College’s mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts institution.
By joining this community, each student agrees to:
1. Respect the Dignity of All Persons
Treat every individual with kindness, fairness, and respect, regardless of background, identity, or belief.
2. Uphold the Community Standards
Act in ways that reflect positively on Saint Anselm College, both on and off campus, and take personal responsibility for their behavior.
3. Promote a Safe and Inclusive Environment
Support a learning and living environment free from harassment, discrimination, and harm, where all can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
4. Act with Integrity
Be honest in academic, social, and personal conduct, and hold themself and others accountable to the values of the community.
5. Engage in Mutual Responsibility
Contribute to the wellbeing of the College by encouraging respectful dialogue, cooperation, and accountability.
6. Honor the Benedictine Tradition
Live out values such as hospitality, humility, stability, community, and service, which have guided the College’s educational mission for generations.
7. Support the Educational Mission
Participate actively and responsibly in the life of the College, recognizing that education at Saint Anselm is both a personal and communal endeavor.
This Social Contract serves as a foundation for daily life at Saint Anselm College. By embracing these commitments, we affirm our role in creating a community where all members are valued, supported, and called to become their best selves intellectually, ethically, and spiritually.
Violations of Community Standards
The following behaviors violate the expectations of the College community and may result in disciplinary action. Students who engage in these actions are subject to appropriate sanctions and consequences, as outlined below. These standards are in place to support a respectful, safe, and values-driven learning environment. They include:
• Dishonesty, such as knowingly furnishing false information through any medium, a College official, or a College review body; forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents, records or identification; falsely depicting yourself as another even in parody that might harm reputation.
• Theft of or damage to property of the College or of a member of the College community or of a campus visitor; identity theft; or theft of services.
• Unauthorized entry to or use of College facilities, including residential areas, rooftops or other areas closed to public access.
• Disruptive behavior, which encompasses any obstruction or interference with teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, interviews, or other College activities, including public service functions or other authorized events on College premises, as well as failure to act, comply, or respond appropriately in these contexts; verbal abuse or harassment of, or threat to harm any person on College-owned or College-controlled property or at College sponsored or supervised functions; physical abuse or injury or conduct which physically threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
• Violations of College policies or campus regulations that include, but are not limited to, those concerning intellectual property of instructional materials, registration and use of student organizations, use of the College’s name or facilities, approval of events and fundraisers, and residential life policies and procedures.
• Disorderly conduct; lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression either on or off campus.
• Failure to comply with the directions of College officials, residence staff, and security personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Hazing, in any form.
• Actions, or presence during such actions, that violate the College’s “Alcohol and Other Drug Policies” (detailed below) or the laws of the State of New Hampshire.
• Intentionally or recklessly damaging, tampering with, or misusing emergency or fire safety equipment (e.g., exit lights, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, safety cameras), violating fire safety regulations, or committing arson.
• Unauthorized possession, use, or storage of any weapon, firearm (air rifle or pellet/paintball gun), or incendiary device (including fireworks) on College premises or at College sponsored functions. (Knives that are determined by College staff to be a danger to the community will be confiscated like other prohibited items).
• Violations of the “Acceptable Use of Computing Resources” policy (detailed later in this handbook).
• Conduct determined to be contrary and/or debilitating to the “development of a Christian community of respect.”
• The use, possession, or storage of hoverboards/one wheels, electric-scooters, electric bikes, electric skateboards, and other battery-powered micro-mobility and similar devices are prohibited from the residence halls as well as all College buildings.
Jurisdiction
This policy applies to Saint Anselm College’s education programs and activities, defined as locations, events, or circumstances where the College exercises substantial control over students and the context of the conduct, as well as to any situation where the College has disciplinary authority.
Appeals Procedure
A student may request an appeal of a decision rendered by the Senior Director for Community Standards and Education, an Area Coordinator, a Resident Director, or the Judicial Board. A letter of request must be done within three (3) business days of the rendered decision. The request for an appeal must be made using the following Appeals Request Form
Once submitted, the form will be assigned to the appropriate administrator at the next administrative level. Please note that the appeal must meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered:
• New evidence, unavailable at the time of the initial hearing, that could impact the outcome
• Procedural error or conflict of interest that had a material impact on the outcome
• Sanction is disproportionate to the severity of the violation(s)
The assigned administrator makes their own determination on whether or not the appeal will be granted. If an appeal is granted, the appropriate individual will determine the manner in which the appeal will be heard. In either case, the decision is final.
Community Board
The Community Board is comprised of representatives of the student body, faculty, and administration. At the request of the Dean of Students, the Community Board meets to review cases involving serious breaches of discipline, which could result in a student’s long-term suspension or dismissal from the College. The Community Board is an impartial body designed to ensure that such matters are heard and decided in a fair manner. Community Board hearings are held with the accused student having heard beforehand the charges.
Failure to comply with the sanctions of the Community Board will result in immediate suspension, and in some cases, dismissal. An explanation of the procedures of the Community Board and the appeal process is available in the Dean of Students Office.
Sanctions and Consequences
Students who violate the Community Standards of the College are subject to one or more of the sanctions listed below. Students are not immune from state and local law while on campus and in some cases may be subject to proceedings in civil or criminal court as well as College disciplinary sanctions. In situations where students are arrested and charged with criminal felony, the College reserves the right to suspend a student, pending the outcome of the court appearance and/or resolution of the matter.
Warning
The student may receive a verbal or a written warning. A notation of this warning will be placed in the student’s file.
Community Service Hours
The student may be assigned community service hours with Physical Plant, Residential Life and Education, Campus Ministry, Campus Conference and Events, Meelia Center for Volunteers, Student Activities and Leadership Programs, Athletics, or the local community.
Monetary Fine
The student may be subject to monetary fines.
Restitution
Restitution will be mandated when theft, vandalism, other disrespect for property, or disregard for staff’s time is involved
Educational Programming
The student may be required to attend and complete a defined educational program (e.g., substance abuse education), or complete a designated written composition (e.g., reflection paper or presentation).
Discretionary Sanction
The student may be required to complete a particular assignment or task or participate in a program or activity that relates directly to the specific College community standard that they were found responsible for violating. Failure to complete any assigned sanctions may result in additional sanctions, including fines for incomplete hours, probation, or even suspension.
Social Probation
Social probation is a discipline meant to limit a student’s activities so that he/she can better adjust to the demands of the College life. A student on social probation is denied participation in certain activities until he/she proves himself/herself capable of mature incorporation into the College community.
Social probation may include, among other things, being banned from the Pub; residential areas including courtyards; College-sponsored social and athletic events; participation in varsity, intramural and/or club sports; or other College sponsored organizations or clubs.
Housing Probation
Housing probation is a formal written sanction and warning that if a student violates College regulations again, they may lose their on-campus housing privileges and may not be eligible for housing in the following term
Interim Suspension
The College reserves the right to issue interim suspensions when student or community welfare and/or the academic or social/residential environment of the campus might be compromised.
Smoking, Alcohol and Controlled (other) Drug Policies
Smoking
It is the policy of Saint Anselm College to restrict smoking inside all buildings owned and operated by Saint Anselm College, at special events and conferences, in all College vehicles, and in other outdoor campus spaces to include residential courtyards where air circulation may be impeded by architectural, landscaping or other barriers and stadium seating. Smoking, juicing, vaping and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited within twenty-five (25) feet of building entrances, outside stairways to buildings, outdoor passageways to entrances and stairways, and near air intake units. This policy relies on the consideration and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers. Where the needs of smokers and non-smokers conflict, smoke-free air shall have priority.
Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, chewing, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted heated tobacco, plant product, or THC oils intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or form. “Smoking” also includes the use of an electronic smoking device (vaping/juicing) which creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device. An Electronic Smoking Device is defined as, any product containing or delivering nicotine or any other substance intended for human consumption through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the product. Drug paraphernalia is defined as any equipment, product or material that is modified for making, using or concealing illegal drugs.
Enforcement of the smoking policy is the responsibility of an individual’s supervisor under the general provisions of Saint Anselm College policies and procedures, as outlined in the Faculty Handbook, the Handbook for Administrative and Hourly Staff, and the Student Handbook.
In order to reflect sensitivity to the concerns of all individuals, the College will publicize the existence of smoking cessation programs. Those employees who are interested in participating in such classes should consult their participating health plan for more information. For students, assistance is available through Health Services.
Alcohol and Controlled Drugs
As part of its effort to maintain an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of learning and to a healthy and wholesome social environment, and in keeping with local ordinances, state, and federal laws, including the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Saint Anselm College has established the following policies in regard to controlled (other) drugs and alcohol. These policies are published so that all members of the College community will be aware of them and will be responsible to uphold them.
Alcohol Policy
While Saint Anselm College supports and abides by the New Hampshire State laws pertaining to the procurement, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The legal possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on College owned property is a revocable privilege and not a basic legally guaranteed right. A person must be 21 years of age or older in order to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages on campus. A minor is someone who has not yet attained the age of 21. Student behavior, as always, is to be in accord with the basic Christian and educational values of the College. A student is considered in violation of the alcohol policy, and may be liable to one or more of the penalties as listed in this handbook, for infractions involving:
• Possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor: any person under the age of 21 who is found on College property in possession of (including internal possession) or under the influence of alcoholic beverages.
• Unauthorized possession of alcohol: any person in possession of an open container of alcohol in any place other than their room, the Pub, or an officially authorized campus function (i.e., halls, common spaces, quads or courtyards). No glass containers are permitted in residential courtyards. Aluminum and recycling are encouraged.
• Unauthorized distribution of alcohol: any person who hosts, sponsors, or participates in a function wherein alcoholic beverages are knowingly provided to minors.
• Utilization of false identification: any person who uses or attempts to use false identification for the purposes of gaining admission to the College Pub or any authorized social function where alcohol is served.
• Purchase or transportation of alcohol for minors: any person who either purchases or transports alcoholic beverages on behalf of one not authorized to transport, possess or consume such beverages.
• Drunkenness: any person who, by their conduct while on College property or attending College affairs, presents himself/herself in an intoxicated condition.
• Verbal and/or physical abuse: any person who, while under the influence of alcohol, either physically or verbally threatens or abuses another person.
• Disruptive or disorderly conduct while under the influence of alcohol: any person who, while under the influence of alcohol, disrupts the orderly conduct of College affairs, whether in a residential, academic or social setting.
• Possession of a keg or any common source container or device which dispenses alcohol through a tap; hosting or sponsoring a keg or juice party (resident students found hosting or sponsoring a keg or juice party will be dismissed immediately from College housing).
• Possession of any “drinking paraphernalia,” including drinking funnels, ice luges, and all manner of drinking games (to include simulation of drinking games) and associated equipment such as but not limited to taps, “Beirut” or “Beer Pong” gaming tables, Jello shots, “handles” and the like that might be used to support the excessive activity of consuming alcoholic beverages. Recognizing the serious health risks posed by excessive drinking, the College reserves the right to limit the amount of alcoholic beverages in any room, at any time. All students present where drinking paraphernalia is found will be held accountable whether hosting, participating, or supporting its use from the sidelines.
Controlled (Other)Drug Policy
The College prohibits the illegal possession, use and/or distribution of any controlled drug or substance so defined in the statutes of New Hampshire (RSA chapter 318-B:1, 2, 26).
Students found responsible for possessing or using controlled drugs are liable to one or more of the penalties listed in this handbook, including mandatory counseling. In some cases, a statement of physical and emotional fitness will be required from a competent authority as determined by the College before a student in violation of the controlled drug policy will be allowed to continue their enrollment in the College.
Students who are found responsible of buying, selling, manufacturing, and/or distributing controlled drugs or substances will be dismissed from the College. In cases of clear and convincing evidence, as determined by the College, dismissal will be immediate and cannot be appealed. Note: distribution means providing for the use of another person or persons.
A student is considered in violation of the drug policy for infractions involving:
• Possession or use of a controlled substance.
• Unauthorized buying, selling, and/or distributing of controlled drugs or substances, including prescription drugs. Unauthorized distribution is defined as providing for the use of another.
• Purchase or transportation of controlled substances: any person who either purchases or transports controlled substances on behalf of one not authorized to transport, possess, or use such substances.
• Being over-medicated: any person who, by their conduct while on College property or attending College affairs, presents himself/herself in under-the-influence condition and that may result in or lead to:
o Verbal and/or physical abuse (physically or verbally threatening or abusing another person).
o Disruptive or disorderly conduct (disrupting the orderly conduct of College affairs, whether in a residential, academic, or social setting).
• Possession of drug paraphernalia, including but not limited to mufflers, rolling paper, hookah vaporizers or any device whose purpose or effect is to deliver substances.
• Misuse or abuse of over-the-counter medication or other substances, which by their nature, if misused, may cause or provide an opportunity for health risk to self or others.
Consequences and Sanctions
The sanctions for violations of the alcohol and other drug policies are administered by the Office of the Dean of Students. For more serious cases or for repeated violations, the Community Board may be convened.
The student may be required to attend regular and intensive counseling for drug and/or alcohol abuse, especially if that abuse is regular and destructive to their personal or academic life, or the personal or academic lives of those around him/her. A student representing any College organization, including a club or athletic team, may receive additional sanctions from the organization in which he/she is a member. The constitutions, policy manuals, handbooks, and pertinent participation agreements of each organization should be consulted regarding these additional consequences. In addition, financial aid may be impacted, and the Financial Aid Director should be contacted for details.
Applicability of Policies to Off-Campus Behavior
Because of the potential for off-campus behavior to affect the life and function of the College, and a student’s relationship to it, the College reserves the right to apply its Alcohol and Other Drug Policies (as well as other disciplinary policies) to behavior occurring off campus, and to impose disciplinary consequences and sanctions in the same manner it can for such behavior occurring on campus.
Student-Athletes
In addition to those College policies on alcohol and other drugs applicable to all students, student-athletes are subject to additional rules set by the College and the NCAA, including rules regarding drug testing, as a condition of their participation in athletics.
Conclusion
It is expected that these Alcohol and Other Drug Policies will enable all the members of the College community to meet their responsibilities and duties in the spirit of care and concern for the well-being of all.
Hazing Policy
The definition of hazing is to mean any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that (1) is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization (e.g., a club, athletic team, fraternity, or sorority); and (2) causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the IHE or the organization, of physical or psychological injury.
Such activities include, but are not limited to, paddling in any form, physical or psychological shocks, late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities, advocating or promoting alcohol or substance abuse, tests of endurance submission of members or prospective members
to potentially dangerous or hazardous circumstances or activities which have foreseeable potential for resulting in personal injury, or any activity which by its nature that may have a potential to cause mental distress, panic, human degradation, or embarrassment.
Spending a considerable amount of time questioning whether or not a particular activity violates the hazing policy is usually a good indication that the activity is indeed hazing.
CONSENT MAY NOT BE USED AS A REASONABLE DEFENSE. Peer pressure is a significant part of most hazing incidents, and while a person may verbally give consent, circumstances surrounding the situation typically do not provide an opportunity for the person to choose freely.
Saint Anselm College has a zero-tolerance policy on hazing, and the consequences can be severe. Participation in hazing activities may lead to individual disciplinary action, team disciplinary action, and/or termination of the team or student organization.
All students are required to sign off and acknowledge receipt of the policy and those other policies outlined in the student handbook each academic year.
Please see appendix I-G for New Hampshire’s state law on hazing (Chapter 631:7).
Title IX Policy
(Effective August 2025)
Saint Anselm College complies with the provisions of Public Law No. 92-318, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder (34 C.F.R. Subtitle A, Part 106), which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual violence and harassment, in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Saint Anselm College also complies with Section 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, which prohibits sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
The procedures set forth in appendix III describe how the college responds to and resolves complaints under Title IX. These procedures strive to balance the rights of the Parties during what is often a difficult time for all involved.
The Title IX Coordinator initially reviews all reports submitted to the college involving sex or gender-based concerns. Reports that do not satisfy the jurisdictional and scope threshold of Title IX, as determined by the Title IX Coordinator, are referred to other applicable college procedures, including Student Conduct, the Respect and Belonging Team, and Human Resources. This is not to suggest that any incident is more or less important, but instead a reflection of federal Title IX regulations that apply only to a specifically identified set of circumstances.
Please see appendix III for detailed procedures and definitions.
Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness
General Emergency Procedures
Emergency Response Plan
Saint Anselm College’s Emergency Response Plan is available to the on-campus community via the One Anselm/One Anselm Student Canvas pages. On-campus constituencies (faculty, staff, and students) should consult the plan for important details about emergency communication and procedures. For more information, contact Scott Dunn, Director of Campus Safety and Security, at (603) 641-7287.
Emergency Notification System
SAC ALERTS is an emergency text messaging service that works in concert with an outdoor siren and public address system, as well as broadcast college voicemail and email messages.
SAC ALERTS can relay emergency notifications to a cell phone and personal e-mail account. With this system, the College's Office of Campus Safety and Security can notify the campus community of an emergency, provide instructions on how to proceed, and announce when an emergency has ended. SAC ALERTS text messaging system is also used to inform students, faculty, and staff of a weather-related college closing, delayed opening or an early closing. All students, faculty, and staff are urged to sign up for this service.
Messages can be received using:
• Cell phone with SMS messaging enabled
• Personal email
To sign up for text messaging please go to the following link: https://anselm.omnilert.net/subscriber.php
In the username and password fields, type in the following information:
• Username: Same as email (without “@anselm.edu”)
• Password: Student ID number/or employee number
(If you do not know this number, click on “FORGOT PASSWORD” and a new password will arrive in your email.)
Click on “Services” at the top of the page and enter your cell phone information. A Validation Code will be sent to your cell phone/email. You must enter the code in the space provided to activate your account. College email addresses have already been entered into the system. You may enter additional email addresses and cell phones to your account. Please contact the Department of Campus Safety and Security, extension 7290 with additional questions or concerns.
Fire and Evacuation
Students should act responsibly and exercise every caution and care in the prevention of fire. Each use of a fire extinguisher must be reported to the Department of Campus Safety and Security, Physical Plant, or the Residential Life Staff as soon as possible. Students sounding false fire alarms are subject to arrest, criminal prosecution and/or dismissal from the College. Please see appendix II-A for more information.
Building Evacuation
You should familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes posted in all campus buildings. If an evacuation order is issued for your building, or if it were necessary to evacuate due to an emergency, fully cooperate with Safety and Security/emergency personnel. If you are unable to evacuate, call Campus Safety and Security at 603-641-7000 and report your location, follow the instructions of Campus Safety and Security officers or other emergency personnel, and report to the designated Evacuation Staging Area or Incident Command Post Appendix II-B contains more details.
Medical Emergencies
In the event of a medical emergency, stay calm and call 911. For a mental health emergency, stay calm and call 988. EMT’s are in charge. Area Coordinators, Resident Directors, and Resident Assistants will assist as appropriate. Please consult appendix II-C for more guidance.
Shelter in Place
Shelter in place is useful when evacuation is not an option. Refuge is sought in an interior room with few or no windows. It may be necessary to shelter in place following the intentional or accidental release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants into the environment. Shelter in place may also be necessary in the event of a hostile intruder on campus, or an impending severe weather event. Shelter in place procedures will be initiated through the various notification systems used by Saint Anselm College.
What to expect from responding police officers
Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained to proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard. Their purpose is to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. The first officers to arrive will not stop to aid injured people; rescue teams composed of other officers and emergency medical personnel will follow the first officers after areas have been secured to treat and remove injured persons. Please understand that the police will be treating all those they encounter (including you) as possible suspects.
Please refer to appendix II-D for additional information about shelter in place.
Campus Safety and Security
Campus Safety and Security is located in the Daley Building on Saint Anselm Drive across from the main entrance to the College. The office employs full-time uniformed officers who patrol the campus 24-hours a day and respond to a variety of calls including all emergencies. Call 911 from any on campus phone or cell phone for all emergencies, and 603-641-7000 for non- emergencies. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Efforts to keep Saint Anselm College a safe and non-threatening environment cannot be left solely to Campus Safety and Security and other College officials, however. Safety is a responsibility shared by all. The College encourages a cooperative spirit between students, faculty, and staff by promoting the message of “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!”
Campus Safety and Security is charged with the protection of life, limb, and property on campus. They, as well as any College Official, members of the Dean of Students staff and the Residential Life and Education staff, may request identification cards of students found disturbing the peace or otherwise infringing upon the rights of other members of the College community. They may also seize control over items of contraband (e.g., alcoholic beverages and controlled substances, and weapons of any type).
Safety Escorts
With a realization that some areas are outlying and, in an effort to ensure a sense of comfort and security, Campus Safety and Security will provide an escort from remote lots to residence halls for students who are walking on campus late at night. Please call the main number, 603-6417000, and request that the officer on duty provide an escort. Remain on the phone until the operator confirms the escort.
On Missing Persons
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires colleges and universities to establish a missing person policy and procedures. The following policy has been initiated to enhance the safety and security of the Saint Anselm College residential students.
Each residential student will be given the opportunity to identify a confidential contact to be notified in the event that the student is deemed missing. Parents or guardians of students under the age of 18 years old will be notified in the event of a missing student report. A student who wishes to identify a confidential contact can do so while going through the regular registration process for classes, or at any time, by logging onto Workday and updating your profile.
When a student is believed to be missing, a report should be made to the Office of the Dean of Students, or to the Office of Campus Safety and Security. Upon receipt of this report, the Office of Campus Safety and Security will initiate and lead a search for evidence regarding the whereabouts of the reported student. The Office of Campus Safety and Security, with the assistance of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of Residential Life and Education, will conduct a search of campus buildings and parking lots using the student’s class schedule. If this search results in unsuccessful attempts to determine the student’s whereabouts,
the Office of Safety and Security will notify local law enforcement agencies no later than 24 hours after the initial report was made. Following an initial, unsuccessful investigation, the Office of the Dean of Students will notify the confidential emergency contact, or parents of a student under the age of 18 years old, no later than 24 hours after the initial report was made.
In the case of a missing student, local law enforcement agencies may release information to the media in order to solicit information and assistance from the local community to assist in the location of the missing student. All requests for student information will be made through the Office of Safety and Security and the Office of College Communications and Marketing.
Fire Safety Regulations
These fire safety regulations are part of a preventive program designed to promote safe living and working conditions eliminate hazards that pose a risk of fire or toxic fume inhalation.
General Fire Safety Oversight
• The Director of Campus Safety and Security serves as the College’s designated fire safety officer.
• Fire safety inspections are conducted each semester in every residence hall room. Occupants must correct any cited hazards within one day or risk losing housing privileges.
• At least once per academic year, fire drills are held in each residence hall, in coordination with the Goffstown Fire Department. All residents must fully cooperate.
Prohibited Actions
• False fire alarms will result in severe penalties. NH RSA 644:3-a: Knowingly triggering a false fire alarm is a misdemeanor.
• Tampering with fire/smoke detection systems is strictly prohibited. NH RSA 644:3-c: Tampering with fire alarm equipment is a Class B felony.
• Tampering with carbon monoxide detectors is also prohibited. Report any issues immediately to Campus Safety or Residential Life to ensure functionality.
Room-Specific Fire Safety Guidelines
• Lighting: Maximum of 180 watts for ceiling fixtures; halogen lights are prohibited.
• Flammable Items: No storage of plastic, cloth, tires, gasoline, propane, or chemicals. No draping flammable materials near lights or from ceilings.
• Wall Coverage: No more than 25% of walls may be covered with posters or hangings.
• Heaters: Only College-provided electric space heaters are allowed.
• Appliances:
o Only UL-approved, well-maintained electrical appliances are allowed.
o Cooking appliances (toasters, hot plates, etc.) are restricted to kitchenettes.
• One refrigerator per room, max 40 inches high and 2.7 cu. ft. Refrigerators are not allowed in apartments, as one is provided.
• Cords: Use only heavy-duty, UL-approved extension cords and power strips. No zip cords or light-duty cords.
• Floor Coverings: No carpets with foam or rubber backing.
• Open Flame Items: Candles, incense, coffee pots with hot plates, flame lights, and fireworks are prohibited.
• Furniture & Cleanliness: Excess furniture and extremely cluttered rooms are fire hazards and must be addressed immediately.
• Storage & Access:
o No storage of personal items in hallways or stairwells.
o Windows must remain clear for emergency exit.
o Doors must open fully (90°); nothing may hang from ceilings, doorways, or sprinklers.
• Outdoor Hazards:
o No personal grills (propane, charcoal, or wood), campfires, or open flames near residence areas.
o Live Christmas trees and décor are not allowed.
o Firearms, BB guns, paintball and airsoft guns are prohibited.
• E-Cigarettes: Use of electronic cigarettes or vaporizers is prohibited in all residence areas.
Evacuation & Smoking Policy
• When a fire alarm sounds, all students must evacuate the building promptly and orderly. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
• All College-owned buildings, including residence halls, apartments, and townhouses, are strictly nonsmoking.
Parking and Transportation Policies
Appendix I-A contains more information about Parking regulations, but key important features are described here.
Parking Permit Requirements
Parking and operation of a motor vehicle on Saint Anselm College property is a privilege afforded to faculty, staff, and students permitted to be on the property. A valid permit must be obtained and displayed. Only one (1) permit may be issued per vehicle, per academic year. It is imperative that the following rules be reviewed and adhered to.
All students, faculty, and staff are required to purchase a parking permit prior to parking their vehicle on campus and are expected to obey all parking rules and regulations. Students must purchase a new permit every academic year.
Parking permits are available online at https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS through the College website. Student/staff ID number and email address are required for all transactions. The ID number is the six-digit number, without the letter, on the back of the student/staff ID card.
Upon receipt of the permit, the decal should be placed on the driver’s side rear window. Vehicles with heavily tinted windows must affix the permit to the lower front driver’s side windshield area.
Expired permits should be removed from the vehicle.
Temporary Permits
These can be purchased for $10.00 a week, with a 2-week limit per permit and a 2-permit limit per year. Temporary permits are sold in the Campus Safety and Security office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Failure to properly register the vehicle or display the permit is a violation. A permit can transfer from one vehicle to another, provided the permit registrant owns both vehicles. Permits and ID numbers may not be shared between individuals, nor can they be transferred from one individual to another.
When a student or staff member obtains a new vehicle, it is their responsibility to contact Campus Safety and Security to enter the new vehicle information in the system prior to physically transferring the permit and parking the new vehicle on campus. Motor vehicles must have valid license plates at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: A permit does not guarantee a parking space in any particular lot. All student and faculty lots are first- come, first-served.
Various types of parking permits are available depending on class and residence hall location.
Father Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court, Falvey, and Saint Mary’s permits are restricted in number due to a limited amount of parking spaces. Once the allotment is issued, residents of those complexes must contact Campus Safety and Security at 603-641- 7290 to be pre-qualified for another available location and park in the appropriately designated lots for that permit.
Saint Anselm College, its employees, or agents are not responsible for damage done to, or theft of, or from, motor vehicles while on College property. Vehicles and property cannot be guaranteed against loss of any kind. Owners should take all precautions necessary to protect their vehicles and their contents.
Designated Faculty/Staff Parking Areas
Faculty/staff lots are for the exclusive use of the faculty and staff of the College between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is NO STUDENT PARKING ALLOWED in these lots during that time. Student parking in these lots is allowed only after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends until 2:00 a.m. There is no overnight parking (after 2:00 a.m.) permitted in any faculty/staff parking lots or spaces.
Any student vehicles parked in a faculty/staff lot may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense. Faculty/staff parking permits are designated by the letters FS.
Students are allowed to park in faculty/staff Lots ONLY between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Campus Motor Vehicle Regulations
Motor vehicle regulations are in effect year-round, including during breaks, holidays, summer housing, and conferences. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas at all times. Both Goffstown Police and Campus Safety regularly patrol the campus.
General Regulations
1. Vehicle Registrant Responsibility: The registrant is responsible for all violations involving their vehicle, regardless of who is driving. It’s their duty to inform other drivers of campus regulations.
2. No Regulation Waivers: Waivers by College personnel are not valid grounds for appealing violations.
3. Freshman Parking: Resident freshmen may only park in the South Lot at all times.
4. Visitor Lot: Reserved for visitors only. Faculty, staff, and students may not park there.
5. Campus Roads: All are one-way unless otherwise marked. Exceptions:
o Lambert Lane
o Kavanaugh Extension
o Davison Roadway
o Bernard Way
6. No Roadside Parking: Parking along any campus road, including in front of the Abbey Church, is prohibited.
7. Speed Limit: Do not exceed 15 mph on campus roads or in parking lots.
8. Overnight Parking: Vehicles parked after 2:00 a.m. in non-designated areas may be ticketed and towed without notice.
9. Disabled Vehicles: Must be reported to Campus Safety immediately (603-641-7000 or safety@anselm.edu).
o Provide your name, contact info, vehicle details, and location.
o Windshield notes are not acceptable.
o Vehicles must be moved for snow removal or will be towed.
10. Break Parking: Vehicles may not be left on campus during breaks without permission. If approved, they must be parked in South Lot student spaces only.
11. Off-Road Driving: Driving on lawns, walkways, or any non-paved areas is strictly prohibited and may result in police involvement.
12. Dorm Front Parking: These spaces are for loading/unloading only and are strictly enforced. If full, use your designated lot.
13. Visitors: Must obtain a visitor parking pass from Campus Safety.
o Hang permit visibly from rearview mirror.
o Visitors may park in South, Kavanaugh, or Baroody Lots.
o Hosts are responsible for informing guests of regulations.
14. Benedict Court Residents: Must park in student spaces; if unavailable, use Kavanaugh Lot.
15. Handicap Parking:
o A valid state-issued handicap permit must be displayed.
o Violations carry a $150 campus fine and a $250 state fine if issued by Goffstown Police.
16. Fire Lane/Walkway: The area in front of Dana Center and Davison Hall is a fire lane and pedestrian path no parking allowed at any time.
17. Truck Bed Riders: Riding in the back of an open truck is a violation of NH law and College policy.
18. Temporary Parking Needs: Requests for special parking must be made directly to the Director of Campus Safety and Security and approved in advance.
19. Student Employees: Must park in their assigned student lots even when working or on official business and walk to offices/facilities. No parking in visitor or faculty/staff spaces.
Parking Fines and Fees
Fines are as follows:
• $50.00 per offense for students, faculty, and staff with a parking permit.
• $75.00 per offense for students, faculty, and staff without a parking permit.
• $150.00 for parking in a handicap spot without a valid placard or license plate.
Vehicles without permits that accumulate three (3) or more tickets will be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense. Fines not paid within ten (10) days of the ticket date will be billed to the student’s tuition account. Tickets cannot be paid at the Campus Safety and Security. There are two methods of payment:
• Checks or cash paid in person at the College’s Cashier’s Office.
• Credit/debit cards paid online only at: https://sac.citationportal.com/
Towing and Immobilization Policy
Tow Fee
The standard towing fee for vehicles in violation of campus parking regulations is $175.00.
Revoked Parking Privileges
Any student whose campus driving or parking privileges have been revoked will have their vehicle towed or immobilized (booted) immediately, without notice, if found on College property.
Students under permanent removal may not operate another vehicle on campus or have another student register a vehicle on their behalf.
Multiple Violations
Any vehicle with three (3) or more citations for “Parking without a Valid Permit” may be added to the tow list and towed without notice at the owner's expense.
Towable/Bootable Offenses (Without Notice)
Vehicles may be towed or immobilized, at the owner's expense, for parking in any of the following unauthorized locations:
• Visitor Lot
• Faculty/Staff Lots without proper permit
• Chapel Arts Lot or other reserved spaces
• Blocking lot entrances, walkways, dumpsters, fire hydrants
• Campus roadways or fire lanes (e.g., Bernard Circle, Brady/Bertrand Circle, Croydon Court, Abbey Church)
• Grass, dirt, sidewalks
• Areas obstructing emergency or vehicle access
• Restricted areas (gated, barricaded, or chained)
• Unauthorized or staff-only lots
• Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court, or Falvey Lots without appropriate permit
• Any lot after 2:00 a.m. unless previously authorized
• Any area designated as a secure zone by the Director of Campus Safety
• Unauthorized overnight parking areas
Disabled Vehicles
Disabled vehicles must be moved to an approved overnight lot or will be towed or booted at the owner's expense.
Tow Letdown
If a vehicle owner arrives before towing begins, they may request a tow letdown after consultation with Campus Safety and the tow operator.
• Letdown approval is not guaranteed.
• The fee is set and collected by the tow company directly.
Revocation of Parking Privileges
The privilege to park and operate a vehicle on campus property may be revoked. The student’s privilege may be placed on permanent removal status by the Director of Safety and Security or the Dean of Students, due to continued disregard for motor vehicle regulations to include, but not limited to:
• The accumulation of ten (10) or more violations during the academic year.
• Flagrant violation of the regulations. Reckless driving – on or off-campus.
• Driving while intoxicated – on or off-campus.
• Any violation or combination of violations that jeopardizes the safety of the College community.
• Failure to purchase a permit after being towed for the same.
All students will receive notification by email and written notification via the campus mail center if their privilege to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus property has been revoked.
Students who have been notified that their privilege to park or operate a vehicle on campus have been revoked must move their vehicles off-campus by the date indicated.
If a vehicle is found on campus property after the revocation date, it will be towed at the owner's expense, and the student may be subject to further disciplinary action.
Ticket Appeals
Citations may only be appealed online by linking to https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS, selecting the citations icon, and following the listed procedure. Campus Safety and Security will not consider appeals made in-person to the office.
An appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days of the date the ticket was issued, after which time the ticket enters the billing process. All appeals filed after the ten (10) daytime span will not be accepted.
Any appeal from a person who does not have a valid permit will be rejected.
For handicap citations, appeals will be considered only from those who possess a valid state handicap placard or plate registered in their name.
A response to the appeal will be sent to the student’s College email address as soon as possible. If a student is not satisfied with the decision, the student may submit a written request to have the appeal reviewed by the Traffic Board of Review. The procedure for doing so is outlined in the next section.
Visitors who receive traffic violations while on campus may return violation notices to the office during business hours before leaving campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The following examples are insufficient grounds for requesting an appeal of a parking violation:
• Ignorance of parking rules and regulations.
• Being late for class or other appointment.
• Inclement weather.
• Sign was not visible or easy to understand.
• Another car was parked in same place and didn’t receive a ticket.
• Owner parked in the same place before and did not receive a ticket.
• Owner of the vehicle was not driving the vehicle (please note that the owner is responsible at all times).
• Preferred parking lot was too far away.
• Another department (not Campus Safety and Security) gave permission to park in spot.
Traffic Board of Review Procedure
The Traffic Board of Review convenes to adjudicate requests for the review of traffic citation appeals. The Board is composed of three members – an administrator, a faculty member, and a student. The administrative officer shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President. The faculty member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President, after consultation with the Director of Safety and Security and the Faculty Senate President. The student member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President, after consultation with the Director of Safety and Security, the Dean of Students, and the Student Body President. The Chair is elected annually by the members of the Board.
A written request must be filed with the Director of Campus Safety and Security within ten (10) days of the date the appeal was rejected, or notice of “Permanent Removal Status” is in effect. Said request must include the following information:
• Name
• Vehicle registration number
• SAC permit number
• Nature of offense(s)
• Reason for appeal/review
Students may deliver the written request to the Office of Campus Safety and Security. It is the responsibility of the Director of Campus Safety and Security to notify the Chair that a review has been requested by forwarding the written request to the Chair of the Board. A meeting of the Traffic Board of Review will be convened as soon as the members’ schedules can accommodate it.
After an initial review of the case, the Board may decide that there are insufficient grounds for reconsideration of the appeal and subsequently, dismiss the case. If a majority of the Board members decide to hear the case, the person requesting the review may, at the discretion of the Board, be asked to appear at the hearing. In the event of a hearing, a member of Campus Safety and Security will be consulted.
All three Board members must be present at each hearing and render a decision by a majority. The Chair will communicate the decision reached by the Board via email to the Director of Campus Safety and Security and the appellant.
Based on experience and information gained from the hearing, the Board may suggest to the Director of Campus Safety and Security areas where clarification of the regulations may be in order. The decision of the Board is final.
Snow Emergency and Storm Cleanup
At any time, Saint Anselm College Officials can designate a Snow Emergency or Storm Cleanup. These events can be throughout the 24-hour period and can run for consecutive days.
In the event of snow removal/clean-up where large parking areas need to be cleared and treated, the Office of Safety and Security shall consult with College Physical Plant, Residential Life and Education, and Communications to issue campus-wide notifications that these measures will be undertaken. Failure to comply with these requests may result in cars being towed or immobilized at the owner’s expense.
Any vehicle blocking or partially blocking a designated overnight parking lot or any other parking area that requires snow removal or clean-up, or any vehicle parked in such a way as to prohibit snow removal or clean-up, will be towed, without notice, at the owner's expense.
Saint Anselm College is not responsible for any damages incurred by towing or immobilization, as independent vendors perform the removal.
Protection of Lawns
Every member of the College community assumes the obligation of protecting and respecting the buildings and landscaped areas of the campus. Convenient playing areas have been provided for various outdoor activities.
Financial Services
Students should refer to the College’s website for explanation of all student billing and financial aid regulations. Certain key policies are also summarized here
General Expenses
Semester bills are generated in June and December. Balances are required to be paid in full before the beginning of each semester. Saint Anselm College offers several payment options. Balances can be paid by cash or check or using the online payment options. In a continued effort to assist students and their families, Saint Anselm College offers a Monthly Payment Plan, which allows students to spread the semester expenses over five smaller monthly installments. To avoid late fees, interest charges, or other penalties, semester expenses should be paid by the applicable due date (generally, the first business day of August and January).
The tuition and fee schedules are posted in the College catalogue under the heading of General Expenses. All fees are subject to review and change at any time by the Board of Trustees. Should an individual begin as a non-matriculated student and change their status to matriculated, that student is then responsible for paying the difference between the cost of non-degree and matriculated course work for all non-matriculated courses taken.
All students living in traditional residence halls must pay the full residence fees, which include room and board. The cost of apartment housing includes an optional meal plan, which students are given the opportunity to decline.
All full-time students are required to carry accident and health insurance and will be billed for automatic enrollment in the school insurance plan. The cost of the insurance is determined annually. All students must access the insurance company’s website and either:
• Provide the requested information to enroll in the College’s insurance plan, or
• Complete the waiver and provide the requested information to verify the student’s existing insurance coverage.
After the first day of class, students are not eligible to waive the insurance or have the charge removed from the bill. Further information can be obtained from Student Financial Services or College Health Services.
Financial Policies
All students are required to complete and sign a Payment and Initial Disclosure Notice confirming that they understand their legal and financial responsibility to Saint Anselm College. Thirty (30) days after the beginning of the fall or spring semester, a registration hold will be placed on the account of any student who has not complied with this requirement.
The College anticipates that all financial obligations to the College will be paid in full. Failure to meet these obligations may result in an Administrative Dismissal from the College.
A registration hold will be placed on any student who has an unpaid balance greater than $1,000. Students with registration holds will not be allowed to complete the registration process for the subsequent semester until the balance falls below $1,000. Graduating seniors will not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies if all financial obligations have not been met. Official transcripts and diplomas will not be released for any student whose account is in arrears or for any student who is in default on a federal loan.
Accounts over 120 days past due may be referred to a collection agency.
Refund Policies
Credit Balance Refunds
Refunds are issued on credit balances only. A credit balance occurs when a student’s account is credited with disbursed financial aid and/or payments that exceed the total charges for the semester. All requests for refunds must be submitted to Student Financial Services. An account refund will be made payable to the student unless the College is instructed otherwise in writing except for when the credit balance results from the deposit of proceeds from a Federal Parent PLUS loan. In the case of a credit resulting from a PLUS loan, the refund will be made payable to the parent and mailed to the parent’s home address on file with the College, unless the parent requests otherwise in writing. A minimum of two weeks should be allowed for processing.
Federal Financial Aid
Saint Anselm College complies with the refund policies contained in the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 under which the College is required to return Title IV funds (Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grants, Pell Grants, Guaranteed Student Loans) on a per diem basis when the student withdraws before 60% of the payment period has been completed.
State aid and outside scholarships will be refunded to the appropriate agencies in accordance with their respective policies. Alternative education loans will be returned to the lender on the same percentage basis as Tuition and Institutional Aid. A student with an alternative loan, who has an outstanding balance as a result of the refund calculation, may be able to retain a greater percentage of the loan than that used in the refund calculation.
Refund for Withdrawal from the College or Residency
For financial planning purposes, the College must expect that students will complete the semester/academic year for which they are enrolled. A student desiring to withdraw from the College should consult with both the assigned academic advisor and the appropriate Dean. Students receiving financial aid should discuss the financial implications of this choice with the Office of Financial Aid and a member of the Student Financial Services team as there are often out-of-pocket costs associated with withdrawal as well as loan repayment obligations. The form for withdrawal from the College is available in the Office of the Dean of the College. It must be signed by the student and returned to the Office of the Dean of the College. The last documented academically-related activity, as indicated on the College withdrawal form, will be used to calculate tuition refunds and Title IV federal aid returns when applicable.
Refunds of applicable charges for Tuition, Room and Board for students who withdrawal from College, residency or change enrollment status will be determined as follows:
Within the first two weeks of the semester 80%
Within the third week of the semester 60%
Within the fourth week of the semester 40%
Within the fifth week of the semester 20%
Beyond the fifth week 0%
Refunds and Change in Enrollment Status
A student who drops a class during the first two (2) weeks of the semester as a result of which there is a change in status, from full-time to part-time (11 or fewer credit hours), will receive a tuition refund of 80% of the full-time tuition charge. The student will then be charged 80% of the per credit hour cost for the course in which they are enrolled. Financial aid recipients should be aware that this will have an effect on their financial aid award. When a student withdraws from a class after the initial two-week refund period, there will be no tuition adjustment and the student’s enrollment status will not change. Students who reduce their course load to 11 or fewer credit hours per semester may forfeit their eligibility for residency.
Health, Wellness, & Support Services
The philosophy of College Health Services is based on a holistic view of the individual person. Its goal is to maximize the wellness of each individual physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
College Health Services is equipped to provide students with medical care, counseling, and health education. The approach is multi-disciplinary and staff members (registered nurses, physicians, and counselors) confer with one another to better coordinate care. In addition, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) members include nationally certified student EMT volunteers, who respond to on-campus emergencies and work in cooperation with College Health Services staff.
Information shared with College Health Services staff is privileged (confidential), and will not be disclosed to any party outside of College Health Services without a student’s prior written consent unless:
1. There is a concern that the employee or student will likely cause serious physical harm to self or others
2. The information concerns conduct involving suspected abuse or neglect of a minor under the age of 18, elders, or individuals with disabilities
Please note that work-study students do not have access to records or any other confidential information.
Should a student need information forwarded to other parties, College Health Services will provide verbal or written reports to a professional that is designated, once staff have obtained a written release of information to do so. Confidentiality will be broken only if such disclosure is (a) necessary to protect a student or someone else from imminent physical danger; (b) in cases of apparent child or elder abuse; (c) in those rare instances when records are legally court-ordered; and/or (d) when disease reporting is state mandated. Such exceptions to a student’s rights of privileges are mandated by New Hampshire. In these cases, certain College officials, on a needto-know basis, may be notified and the student will be apprised of this notification.
Medical Services
A nurse practitioner can be seen by appointment, and a physician-staffed clinic is held by appointment each Monday and Thursday.
In case of illness, resident students should report to College Health Services. A full-time registered nurse is available during the above office hours when school is in session. A nurse practitioner is also available by appointment six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
Medical services are available to all resident students, and to those non-residents, who have paid the optional health fee. In the case of an emergency, all non-residents will be treated.
A consulting physician is available two (2) days each week (Monday and Thursday) for students who need assistance. Allergy injections can also be given at this time. At all other times, students, in need of medical care beyond the scope of services provided, will be assisted in obtaining an appointment with an off-campus specialist. Those students must assume the cost of the office call and services. In addition, those students requiring laboratory tests, x-rays, hospital care, and special medications will be billed for those services by the provider.
Information on student health insurance can be obtained through Student Financial Services. All students are required to carry health insurance. The College is not responsible for the cost of illness/injury incurred while the individual is a student at the College.
College Health Services requires a complete medical history, immunizations, and physical examinations for all new students. It is mandatory that the health record received by the student at the time of acceptance be completed and on file with the College before registration for classes.
Counseling Services
(After Hours) Emergency Telephone: 603-641-7000
Consistent with the holistic philosophy of College Health Services, the primary goal of the counseling service is to foster the emotional development and wellness of the student. As a goaldirected and time-limited counseling service, staff are available to provide individual and group counseling, as well as information, resources, and referrals pertaining to mental health issues. Counseling service staff provide outreach and educational programming to resident students and the College community regarding mental health issues.
Students may call extension 7028 or visit College Health Services to make an appointment with a counselor. In addition, Residential Life staff, faculty members, parents, and friends are encouraged to refer students whom they believe will benefit from services. These services are available to all Saint Anselm College students without cost. Information discussed with counselors is confidential and not part of a student’s academic record. For some students, a referral to an outside agency may be appropriate. In such instances, the student is responsible for expenses incurred.
Expectations for Individual and Community Welfare
Crisis, Mental Health or Significant Behavioral Episode
It has been our experience that occasionally a student may suffer from a behavioral, emotional, or mental health problem to the degree that their conduct or condition may pose a direct threat to their or others’ health or welfare/safety, and/or that, if not addressed, may be detrimental to the best interests of the College community (e.g., the condition may impede the educational progress or well-being of other students). In such situations, the College reserves the right to take, in the sole judgment of College officials, whatever action it deems appropriate.
In order to assist the College in determining what action to take, the student may provide information from a certified, licensed mental health care provider concerning their condition
and their ability to continue their matriculation, or to re-enroll in a rigorous academic environment, and/or to reside in a hall community. In such situations, a student must comply with any other reasonable request from the College that may assist the College in its review of the matter including, as necessary, written consent for the health care provider to discuss the student’s condition and prognosis with appropriate College officials or agents. The final determination of action shall be at the sole discretion of the College and for reasons deemed satisfactory to the College.
Such action by the College may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Restricting the student from communication and/or contact with specified individuals or groups.
• Restricting the student from certain portions of campus.
• Restricting the student from involvement in specified organizations, events, or activities.
• Revoking the student’s College housing.
• Withdrawing the student from a specified class or classes.
• Not allowing the student to remain enrolled (e.g., enacting an interim suspension) until the College is convinced that the student no longer poses a threat to himself/herself or others or that the student will not act in a manner that is detrimental to the best interests of the College.
• Not allowing the student to continue their enrollment in a subsequent term in the case where the student has completed an academic term.
• Withdrawing the student from the College. The involuntary withdrawal of a student shall be treated as a medical withdrawal for psychological reasons and not as a violation of the student conduct code. Students receiving such a medical withdrawal must receive permission from the College to re-enroll.
The Harbor
Telephone: 603-641-7491
The Harbor provides information regarding prevention, education, and awareness of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. The Harbor, located on the lower level of the Roger and Francine Jean Student Center Complex, is a drop-in center for victims or survivors of violence to offer options, support, and assistance.
Please note that the Director of The Harbor, Nicole Kipphut, is designated as a Confidential Employee, a role in which trauma-informed support and assistance is provided to a victim/survivor, per NH RSA 188-H: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/nhtoc/NHTOC-XV-188-H.htm
Information disclosed to Confidential Employees may not be disclosed without written consent, except where:
1. There is a concern that the employee or student will likely cause serious physical harm to self or others
2. The information concerns conduct involving suspected abuse or neglect of a minor under the age of 18, elders, or individuals with disabilities
The Harbor provides de-identified information to Title IX and Clery Coordinator for statistical tracking purposes.
Health Education
Alcohol and Drug Education Programs
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Creating Healthy Options in College (through) Education (and) Support)
This program is designed to create awareness and explore attitudes about alcohol and other drug use. The sessions are based on participative learning techniques such as web-based programs, group discussions, debates, experiential exercises, and critical thinking. Referrals or questions can be directed to College Health Services extension 7028. Any member of the College community is welcome to attend
B.A.S.I.C.S (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students)
C.A.S.I.C.S (Cannabis Abuse Screening and Intervention for College Students)
Sanctioned students must complete this program – two (2) to three (3) one-on-one (harmreduction approach) sessions with a counselor; consisting of assessment and recommendations to reduce risky behaviors.
Throughout the academic year, College Health Services will sponsor speakers, workshops, seminars, fitness classes on health-related topics as well.
Communicable Diseases
Saint Anselm College seeks to protect the health and safety of each individual, as well as the College community. This policy applies to the students, faculty, and staff of Saint Anselm College, and it aims to reduce everyone’s risk of exposure to any communicable disease. Communicable diseases referred to in this policy, as well as the mandatory reporting of such, are defined by the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Laws.
In an effort to protect the health of all members of the College community, the College has set up specific entry requirements of immunization and testing for entering students with regard to communicable disease in accordance with the latest State of New Hampshire and Federal guidelines. Employees of the College shall comply with all State of New Hampshire and Federal regulations as well as College requirements regarding infection control.
In the event that a Saint Anselm College student develops a communicable disease, the disposition of each case will be determined by guidelines dictated by the New Hampshire Department of Public Health, the Director of Health Services and the Medical Director. Individuals have a statutory right of confidentiality under NH RSA 329:26. In order for any information to be released, the client must sign a consent authorization.
Disability Services and Accommodations
Food Allergy
Saint Anselm College is committed to reducing the risk to staff, students, and visitors with regards to the provision of food and the consumption of allergens in food, which can lead to an allergic reaction.
The College trains food service staff on the severity of food allergies. This training includes instruction on food allergies, food products that contain allergens, cross-contamination, and proper food storage and preparation.
The College labels items with possible allergen-containing ingredients. The College understands that there is always a risk of contamination and requests that students with food allergies be aware of this risk.
If a student has been diagnosed by a health care provider with a life-threatening food allergy, Saint Anselm College has developed a standardized process to assist these individuals. The procedure is as followed:
• Students with special requests due to a food allergy are strongly encouraged to make the College aware of their needs as early as possible.
• Students must provide current and appropriate medical documentation to the Associate Director of Disability Services to support their request for a medically necessary diet.
• Students will be asked to sign a release so that this information can be related to Dining Services.
• Students will be required to meet with the Director of Dining Services to discuss their needs.
• The College will develop individual student plans based on need and as reasonably available.
• When appropriate, students shall carry an Epi-Pen and be able to use it in an event of an allergic reaction. Students are responsible for ensuring that their Epi-Pens have not expired.
If a student is suspected to have an allergic reaction, a staff member should dial 911 from the nearest phone. The staff member should provide information relating to the allergic reaction and location of the student, and stay with the student until medical help arrives.
Food Allergy Contacts
Elizabeth Kelly, MS, APRN, FNP-BC Director of College Health Services
603-641-7028
elizabeth.r.kelly@anselm.edu
Esther Reed Resident Director, Dining Services
603-641-7751
ereed@AVIFoodsystems.com
Medical Equipment and Medical Housing
Requests should be requested through Hannah Davidson, Associate Director of Disability Services (hdavidson@anselm.edu).
Housing
We provide support services and reasonable accommodations to students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended in 2008, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All accommodation requests must be requested and approved annually. Requests that are made outside of the deadlines as defined below will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to timely requests.
Every timely request will be reviewed. It might not be possible to grant all requests every semester, and a student may be placed on a waitlist until an appropriate space is available. The College considers a variety of factors when assessing requests, including available space, alternative options that provide similar results, impact on other students and cost.
Medical Equipment
A Housing Accommodation Request Form indicating a specific need and the Provider Verification Form completed by the physician providing care is required. The student's physician must provide documentation to the Director of College Health Services. Approvals are determined on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Director of Disability Services, and are dependent upon the documentation received relative to the severity of illness and the availability of rooms that have the capability of supporting the requested equipment. A Request Form is available from the Office of Disability Services and from the Office of Residential Life and Education. The form will be housed on the Saint Anselm College Residential Life and Education main page under the Special Interest Housing Drop Down and updated annually.
Documentation needs to be updated each year to maintain eligibility. All requests from upperdivision students must be received prior to the start of Housing Selection for the following academic year; requests from incoming first-year students should be sent to the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible.
The College uses ADA standards to determine pre-room selection housing. Need for medical equipment may not be a reason to be housed prior to the Room Selection Process.
Those students approved for medical equipment must obtain a sticker from the Office of Disability Services. This sticker is to be affixed to the medical equipment (for example, an air conditioner) in a spot that is easily visible. Sticker colors change annually, and the student’s sticker must be up to date.
Air conditioning window unit and installation requirements:
• No higher than 14"
• No more than 120 volts
• No more than 7000 BTUs
• Must be Energy Star rated
• Must use extension cord that is 12-3 wire with a ground for A/C units.
The College does not provide extension cords or install AC units. Physical Plant should not be called for this installation or for repairs, unless there is an issue with the window (casings, molding, etc.) that requires attention. If an issue with a window is evident and the AC unit cannot and/or should not be installed, the student must notify the Office of Residential Life and Education for assessment of maintenance and/or repair needs.
Air conditioners should cease use when the heat in buildings is on.
Assistance Animals
Saint Anselm College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to facilitate equal access to the College’s programs and activities. In compliance with relevant federal and state law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and amendments (the “ADA”), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), and the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, individuals with disabilities who require the use of Assistance Animal Assistance Animals (as defined below) as a reasonable accommodation, due to their disability, may be permitted to bring such animals to limited and defined areas of College property provided they comply with this Policy.
Students who seek to bring an Assistance Animal to campus must first Apply through the Housing Accommodations process described above. The Office of Disability Services will determine, on a case-by-case basis, and in collaboration with other departments on campus (as needed), whether to approve the individual’s request for an Assistance Animal Assistance Animal on campus. In making this determination, the Office of Disability Services will consider the needs of the individual, as well as the impact of the animal on the campus community, and applicable legal standards. All students with approved ESA animals will need to fill out and sign an ESA Housing agreement and do so seven (7) days prior to moving the animal on campus. Forms are available by contacting the Office of Residential Life and Education office during business hours.
Coverage
This Policy applies to all students, resident and commuter alike and is in effect on all College properties.
Definitions
Assistance Animal
This Policy applies to Assistance Animals that may be used by individuals with disabilities at the College. “Assistance Animal” is an umbrella term that refers to both Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals, as further defined below. An Assistance Animal is an animal that either (1) works, aids, or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability; or (2) provides emotional or other type of support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability.
Service Animal
A “Service Animal” is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Other animals do not qualify as Service Animals (in some limited circumstances, which generally are not applicable to Saint Anselm’s campus, a miniature horse may be permitted as a Service Animal.) Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to, guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision with navigation, alerting an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds, and alerting and protecting an individual during a seizure. The work or task a Service Animal has been trained to provide must be directly related to the functional limitations of the person’s disability. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as Service Animals.
Examples of types of Service Animals include:
• Guide dog - trained to serve as a travel tool for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Hearing dog - trained to alert deaf persons or those with significant hearing loss, to sounds such as knocks on doors, fire alarms, phone ringing, etc.
• Assistance dog - trained to assist a person with a mobility or health impairment. Types of duties the dog may perform include carrying, fetching, opening doors, ringing doorbells, activating elevator buttons, steadying a person while walking, assisting a person to get up after a fall, etc.
• Sig (signal) dog - trained to assist a person with autism. The dog makes a person aware of movements, which may appear distracting to others and are common to those with autism. A person with autism may also have deficits in sensory input and may need Service Animals to provide similar assistance as is provided to a person who is blind or deaf.
• Seizure response dog - trained to assist persons with seizure disorders. The method by which the dog serves varies depending on the individual's needs. Some dogs are able to predict seizures and provide advanced warning.
• Other types of Service Animals - above list is not an exhaustive listing. The College will allow Service Animals as permitted by applicable law.
Emotional Support Animal
“Emotional Support Animals” (or “ESAs”) is a term that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses to cover the category of animals that may work, provide assistance, or
perform physical tasks, for an individual with a disability and/or provide necessary emotional support to an individual with a mental or psychiatric disability that alleviates one or more identified symptoms of an individual’s disability, but which are not considered Service Animals under this Policy or relevant federal or state laws and regulations. Some Emotional Support Animals are professionally trained, but in other cases, ESAs provide the necessary support to individuals with disabilities without any formal training or certification. Dogs and cats are commonly used as Emotional Support Animals. Only domesticated animals are considered reasonable, and typically, the presence of only one ESA will be approved per student.
The question in determining if an Emotional Support Animal will be allowed in College housing is whether or not the ESA is necessary because of the individual’s disability to afford the individual an equal opportunity to use and enjoy College housing and its presence in College housing is reasonable. However, even if the individual with a disability establishes necessity for an Emotional Support Animal and it is allowed in College housing, an ESA is not permitted in other areas of the College (e.g., dining facilities, common rooms and hallways in the residences, libraries, academic buildings, athletic building and facilities, classrooms, labs, individual centers, Abbey Church, etc.). Dogs approved as ESAs are permitted in certain outdoor areas of the College, as described more fully under “Pets” below.
Approved Animal
An “Approved Animal” is an Assistance Animal that has been approved by the College to be on campus.
Pet
An animal kept for ordinary use and companionship. A pet does not do work, aid, or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, and therefore is not considered to be an Assistance Animal.
Owner
A student who has requested an accommodation to bring an Assistance Animal on campus.
Student
An individual enrolled in College classes; may be a resident or commuter.
Procedures for Approving and Keeping Assistance Animals on Campus
Subject to the rules outlined in this Policy, Saint Anselm College permits qualified individuals with a disability to bring a Service Animal to all areas of public accommodation where members of the public, students, faculty, employees, trustees, or guests are allowed to go (the subsection on Prohibited Areas below defines certain restricted locations on campus where animals of any kind are not permitted, including Service Animals). The Service Animal must be individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.
Subject to the rules outlined in this Policy, Saint Anselm College permits qualified individuals with a disability to reside with an Emotional Support Animal in a College-owned residence. The
residential space where an approved Emotional Support Animal is permitted is limited to a resident’s room or suite (a dog approved as an Emotional Support Animal may also be allowed in certain outdoor public spaces on the College’s campuses, consistent with the restrictions outlined in the Pets policy of Residential Life as found in the Student Handbook).
Procedures for Non-Resident Students to Request Approval
Commuter students seeking to bring a Service Animal to campus must make a formal request with Disability Services. To do so, the individual must contact the Director of Disability Services at hdavidson@anselm.edu to schedule a meeting to discuss the rights and responsibilities of bringing a service animal to campus.
Procedures for Resident Students to Request Approval
The procedure for requesting Assistance Animals follows the general procedures set forth in the Housing Accommodations section of the Student Handbook. Students must make a formal request. These requests are normally considered during Housing Lottery and Selection for the following year. Check Residential Life postings for dates.
• Register with the Office of Disability Services and complete a Housing Accommodation Application.
• Schedule a meeting to discuss the accommodation request with the Office of Disability Services.
• Submit disability documentation. Please confer with the Office of Disability Services for assistance in providing documentation that is appropriate to verify eligibility and support specific housing accommodation.
Documentation can be sent via:
Email: hdavidson@anselm.edu
Mail: Saint Anselm Disability Services, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102
In-person: for an appointment, please call 603-641-7194
A request for an Assistance Animal that otherwise meets applicable legal standards may be denied as unreasonable if the presence of the animal: (1) imposes an undue financial and/or administrative burden; (2) fundamentally alters College housing policies; (3) poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others or would cause substantial property damage to the property of others, including College property.
Saint Anselm College may consider the following factors, among others, as evidence in determining whether the presence of the animal is reasonable or in the making of housing assignments for individuals with Assistance Animals:
• The size of the animal is too large for available assigned housing space.
• The animal's presence would force another individual from individual housing (e.g., serious allergies).
• The animal's presence otherwise violates individuals' right to peace and quiet enjoyment.
• The animal is not housebroken or is unable to live with others in a reasonable manner.
• The animal's vaccinations are not up to date
• The animal poses or has posed in the past a direct threat to the individual or others such as aggressive behavior towards or injuring the individual or others.
• The animal is dangerous or wild (e.g., poisonous snakes).
Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible of the semester the student wants to bring the Assistance Animal on campus. If the need for the Assistance Animal arises after the student is already living on campus, the student must complete the Housing Accommodation Form with Disability Services as well as contact the Director of Residential Life and Education. The review process may take up 30 days; the student should make their plans accordingly. The proposed Assistance Animal must not be in residence prior to approval by the College.
Once the Disability Services Office completes its review, the decision will be provided in writing to the student. If the request for a Support Animal is approved, the requesting student will be asked to sign an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Agreement that includes the provisions of this policy. This signed agreement needs to be given to the Office of Residential Life and Education seven business days before the animal is expected to reside on campus. The Disability Services Office will collaborate with other College offices, including the Dean of Students Office, to determine if there are any student conduct issues that may negatively impact the requesting student’s ability to effectively control and provide a safe environment for the Assistance Animal.
If the request for an Assistance Animal is approved, all roommates/apartment mates/ suitemates of the Owner of the Assistance Animal must sign an agreement acknowledging that the Assistance Animal will be in residence with them. In the event that one or more housing mates do not approve, either the Owner and the Assistance Animal or the non-approving housing mate, as determined by Residential Life and Education professional staff, may be moved to a different location.
If a request for an Assistance Animal is denied, the requesting individual may appeal the denial to the Dean of Students within five (5) business days. The decision of the Dean of Students is final.
Documentation for Review of Requests for Assistance Animals
The College may request reliable documentation of a disability that is not readily apparent, and of a disability-related need for an assistance animal that is not readily apparent.
• In the case of a Service Animal, the College may request documentation in support of the request for the purpose of determining whether an animal qualifies as a Service Animal, namely that the Service Animal is required due to the functional limitations of the requesting individual’s disability, and what work or tasks the Service Animal has been trained to perform for the benefit of the requesting individual.
• In the case of an Emotional Support Animal, additional information from a physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or other mental health professional verifying that the applicant has a disability and that the animal provides emotional support that alleviates one or more of the identified symptoms or effects of an existing disability.
(Please note that registration of an ESA with and/or certification by an external accrediting organization is neither recognized nor required for approval of a request.)
Accommodation requests must be renewed yearly at the time of lottery and room selection. The deadlines for this are within the parameters of Special Accommodation Housing.
Owner’s Responsibilities for Approved Animals
The following pertains to the health and well-being of an approved Assistance Animal.
• Identification, License, and Tags: Service Animal should wear a harness, identification tag or other gear that identifies its working status. If there is not a visible tag, College officials may ask the Owner if the Service Animal is a working animal. When applicable, an Emotional Support Animal should wear an identification tag, or the Owner should have the animal’s identification paperwork available at all times for presentation upon request by a staff member.
• Vaccination: In accordance with local ordinances and regulations, the approved Assistance Animal must receive all required and/or recommended immunizations against diseases. Assistance Animals, if required by law or regulation, must have current vaccination against rabies and wear a rabies vaccination tag. Local licensing requirements must be followed, if applicable to the particular breed and type of approved animal. The College may request updated verification regarding an approved Assistance Animal’s vaccination at any time during the animal’s residency.
• Health: Assistance Animals must be in good health as documented annually by a licensed veterinarian. Appropriate documentation will be determined on a case-by-case basis, but may include a vaccination certificate or veterinarian’s statement regarding the animal’s health. The College has authority to direct that the Assistance Animal receives veterinary attention in appropriate circumstances.
• Control: The Owner must be in full control of the Assistance Animal at all times. The Service Animal must be on a leash, harness or tether at all times, or in the case of an Emotional Support Animal remain in the assigned residential unit (dogs may use outdoor public space, in accordance with the limits discussed in the College’s Pets Policy). Exceptions may occur when the animal is performing a specific duty that requires it to be unleashed or where the nature of the Owner’s disability limits such control. In such cases, alternative control measures may be considered during the request and approval process.
• Cleanliness: It is the Owner’s responsibility to remove and properly dispose of any waste (e.g., urine, excrement, fur, cage shavings, etc.). Indoor animal waste must be enclosed in a sturdy plastic bag before disposal. An Assistance Animal must be clean and well groomed, and measures should be taken at all times for flea and odor control. If fleas, ticks, or other pests are detected through inspection, the residential housing unit will be treated using approved fumigation methods by College approved pest control service. The Owner will be billed for the expense of any pest treatment above and beyond normal required pest management. The Owner will be held responsible for any room damages including the excessive cleaning or replacement of the carpet.
• Behavior: The Assistance Animal must be well behaved. The Owner must ensure that the Assistance Animal refrains from behavior that threatens the health and safety of others.
• Overnight: The Assistance Animal may not be left overnight in a residence hall without the Owner. Approved Assistance Animals must be taken with the Owner if the Owner leaves campus overnight and during breaks.
• Other Conditions: Dogs and cats must be at least 1 year old. In addition, the Offices of Disability Services and/or Residence Life and Education may place other reasonable conditions or restrictions on the Assistance Animal depending on the particular facts and circumstances, including the nature and characteristics of the Assistance Animal.
The following pertains to Owner’s overall responsibilities for Approved Animals in the residence.
• The behavior, noise, odor, and waste of an Approved Animal must not exceed reasonable standards, and these factors must not create unreasonable disruption for residents and Residential Life staff.
• The Owner is financially responsible for the Approved Animal, including for any bodily injury or property damage caused by the Approved Animal. The Owner’s financial responsibility may include replacement of furniture, carpet, window, wall coverings, and costs of damage to other College owned property. The Owner is expected to cover these costs at the time of repair and/or move-out.
• The Owner must notify the Office of Residential Life and Education, in writing, if the Approved Animal is no longer needed or is no longer in residence. To replace an Approved Animal, the Owner must file a new Accommodation Request Form as outlined above.
• The Owner’s residence may be inspected for pests as needed. Physical Plant staff will schedule any such inspections and inform Residential Life staff. If pests are detected upon inspection, the resident’s room or hall will be treated using College-approved pest control methods. The Owner will be billed for the expense of any pest treatment that is beyond routine pest control.
• From time to time, the College may use pesticides, pest control devices, de-icing materials, cleaning supplies, and other materials for the maintenance and operation of College housing. The College is not responsible for any harm to Approved Animals caused by such materials.
Guidelines for Maintaining an Assistance Animal
• Saint Anselm College may revoke approval of an Assistance Animal when the Assistance Animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others; the Assistance Animal’s presence results in a fundamental alteration of the College’s program; or the Owner does not comply with their responsibilities in College housing, facilities, and/or at campus events.
• The Owner of an approved Assistance Animal that is unruly or disruptive may be asked to remove the animal from College facilities. If the improper behavior happens repeatedly, the Owner may be required to take significant steps to mitigate the behavior before bringing the Assistance Animal on to College property or into any College facility. Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, muzzling a barking animal, obtaining refresher training for both the Assistance Animal and the Owner, and other appropriate
measures. The Owner of an Assistance Animal is solely responsible for any damage to persons or College property caused by their Assistance Animal.
• Individuals should not pet an Assistance Animal while it is working, feed an Assistance Animal, startle or taunt an Assistance Animal, or separate or attempt to separate an Assistance Animal from their Owner.
• Individuals should ask an Owner if he/she would like assistance if he/she seems confused about directions.
• Where appropriate, in the sole discretion of the College, Disability Services and/or Residence Life may provide notice or offer targeted training to members of the Anselmian community most likely to come in contact with a Service Animal.
• Prohibited Areas - Certain locations are considered to be unsafe for Service Animals, such as medical facilities, laboratories, mechanical rooms, etc. If a location is determined to be unsafe, reasonable accommodations will be provided to ensure the Owner equal access to the activity.
Technology & Digital Resources
Official Communication with Students
The College has four (4) official means of communication with students. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of this policy and to know that any of these methods may be used at any time to communicate official College business and time-sensitive information.
Official communication could include but is not limited to the following: faculty/student communication, administration/student communication, course registration information, stormrelated delays and closings and emergency announcements.
The official means of communicating with students are:
• Printed on College letterhead and distributed to campus mailbox and/or permanent address.
• Electronic via anselm.edu email and/or the College-supported Learning Management.
• Saint Anselm College Alerts – “SAC ALERTS” – Text messaging and emails for lifethreatening emergency notification and storm closures to cell phone and student email addresses.
• Outdoor Emergency Notification System. Emergency siren and public address system located in Alumni Hall.
Expectations regarding student use of email
The College provides each student with an official Saint Anselm email address (ends in @anselm.edu). Students are required to check their official email address on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with College communications in recognition that certain communications may be time critical.
Educational uses of email
Faculty determines how email will be used in their classes. Faculty expects that students’ official email accounts are being accessed, and faculty will use email for their courses accordingly.
Use of Electronic Devices
The College recognizes the value that computers, tablets, and smart devices can have in classroom instruction. For that reason, the Office of the Academic Dean and the members of the faculty agree that the student use of such devices in the classroom is at the discretion of the individual instructor, and policies governing such usage should be clearly delineated on the course syllabus.
The use of electronic devices for purposes unrelated to classroom instruction is prohibited, and faculty can require that all devices (i.e., phones, smart watches, or other such instruments) be removed/put away during graded assessments, including quizzes, tests, and final exams.
Note: this policy does not apply to students using technology as an approved accommodation
Acceptable Use of Computing Resources
This policy provides guidelines for the appropriate and inappropriate use of the computing resources of Saint Anselm College. It applies to all users of the College’s computing resources including students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni and guests of the College. Computing resources include all computers, related equipment, software, data, and local area networks for which the College is responsible as well as networks throughout the world to which the College provides computer access.
The computing resources of Saint Anselm College are intended to be used for its programs of instruction and research and to conduct the legitimate business of the College. All users must have proper authorization for the use of the College computing resources. Users are responsible for seeing that these computing resources are used in an effective, ethical, and legal manner. Users must apply standards of normal academic and professional ethics and considerate conduct to their use of the College’s computing resources. Users must be aware of the legal and moral responsibility for ethical conduct in the use of computing resources. Users have a responsibility not to abuse the network and resources, and to respect the privacy, copyrights, and intellectual property rights of others.
In addition to the policy contained herein, usage must be in accordance with applicable college policies (see “Web Page Policies”) and applicable state and federal laws. Among the more important laws are the Federal Computer Abuse Amendment Act 1994, the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and the U.S. Copyright Act.
Student-Specific Policies
Computing resources are provided for the use of faculty, students, staff and administration for academic purposes. Students are considered guests on the campus network and as such must abide by the rules governing the use of the campus network. The privilege of use by a student is
not transferable to another student, to an outside organization or individual. Misuse of computer facilities is considered a serious judicial offense at Saint Anselm College and carries sanctions for anyone found in violation of the College’s policy.
As a member of the Saint Anselm College community of campus network users, there are rules and policies which you must abide by to keep the network secure and available for all to use, and to maintain an atmosphere where all are welcome. Your use of the network connects you to the entire Saint Anselm College community and to the world via the Internet and therefore reflects on you and on the College.
Please take these responsibilities seriously and read the following policy carefully. Your use of the campus network signifies your acceptance of this policy.
1. The campus network is to be used primarily for purposes of fulfilling the College’s academic mission. It is intended to be used as a tool to enhance your education and is not available for unrestricted use for other purposes.
2. The College provides the campus network exclusively to you as a registered student. You are not permitted to share your account with anyone else.
3. Protect your account password at all times. You will be held responsible for all activities which occur with your account.
4. The campus network is a shared resource. Therefore, network use or applications which inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others are not permitted. At times, network administrators may ask you to restrict your use of the network or not to use the network because of a temporary condition. You must comply with those requests. Applications which use an unusually high proportion of network bandwidth for extended periods of time, including, but not limited to running servers, copying of copyrighted materials such as music downloads or network games, are not permitted. Discovery of such applications may result in a denial of network service until such activity is terminated.
5. There are College standards for computer software and hardware that can be used on the campus network. Campus network cards and network software issued by the Office of Information Technology become the standard. Use of hardware of network software other than the College standard without permission is not permitted. You will be asked to remove applications that interfere with the operation of the campus network.
6. Users of the campus local area network (LAN) must comply with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances including U.S. copyright law.
7. Network administrators may access any file on the system in order to maintain network operation or security. Contents of personal files may also be accessed by programs designed to do heuristic searches for materials which could interfere with network operation of security. Files may be individually searched for investigative purposes when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or when there is an alleged violation of the College regulations and the search is authorized by the President of the College, or the President’s designated representatives.
8. Campus LAN services and wiring may not be modified, tampered with or extended. This applies to all network wiring, network jacks and hardware. If you cause damage by
modifying or tampering with network wiring, jacks or hardware, you will be held financially responsible for such damage and may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
9. Sending harassing or threatening messages, attempting to forge messages, crack passwords, or intercept data, and other malicious uses of the network are strictly forbidden by College computer usage policies.
General Policies for All College Users
Policy violations generally fall into five categories that involve the use of computing resources:
1. For purposes other than the College’s programs of instruction and research and the legitimate business of the College.
2. To harass, threaten or otherwise cause harm to specific individuals or classes of individuals.
3. To impede, interfere with, impair, or otherwise cause harm to the activities of others.
4. To download, post or install to College computers, or transport across College networks, material that is illegal, proprietary, in violation of license agreements, in violation of copyrights, in violation of College contracts, or otherwise damaging to the College.
5. To recklessly or maliciously interfere with or damage computer or network resources or computer data, files, or other information.
Examples (not a comprehensive list) of policy violations related to the above five categories include:
• Using computer resources for personal reasons.
• Sending email on matters not concerning the legitimate business of the College, sending an individual or group repeated and unwanted (harassing) email, or using email to threaten someone.
• Accessing, or attempting to access, another individual’s data or information without proper authorization (e.g., using another’s computing account and password to look at their personal information).
• Propagating electronic chain mail, pyramid schemes or sending forged or falsified email.
• Obtaining, possessing, using, or attempting to use someone else’s password regardless of how the password was obtained.
• Copying a graphical image from a Web site without permission.
• Posting a College site-licensed program to a public bulletin board.
• Using illegally obtained licensed data/software, or using licensed data/software in violation of their licenses or purchase agreements.
• Releasing a virus, worm or other program that damages or otherwise harms a system or network.
• Preventing others from accessing services.
• Attempting to tamper with or obstruct the operation of Saint Anselm College’s computer systems or networks.
• Using or attempting to use Saint Anselm College’s computer systems or networks as a means for the unauthorized access to computer systems or networks outside the College.
• Viewing, distributing, downloading, posting or transporting any pornography via the Web, including sexually explicit material for personal use that is not required for educational purposes.
• Using College resources for unauthorized purposes (e.g., using personal computers connected to the campus network to set up web servers for illegal, commercial, or profitmaking purposes).
• Violating Federal copyright laws or Saint Anselm College’s copyright policy.
Inappropriate conduct and violations of this policy will be addressed by the appropriate procedures and agents (e.g., the Office of the Academic Dean, the Office of the Dean of Students, or the Office of Human Resources) depending on the individual’s affiliation to the College. In cases where a user violates any of the terms of this policy, the College may, in addition to other remedies, temporarily or permanently deny access to any and all Saint Anselm College computing resources, and appropriate disciplinary actions may be taken, up to and including dismissal.
Support of the campus LAN is provided through the office of Information Technology staff, student employees, and outside vendors. We will make every reasonable effort to keep the service operational 24-hours a day and to provide problem resolution within 48-hours.
Borrowing Laptops from the College
If a student does not have access to a computer and that computer is necessary for the student to access their coursework, then on a temporary basis, the student may request a loaner laptop from the College. Requests for loaner laptops should be made through the student’s Class Dean.
Appendices
Policies
2025-2026 Campus Safety Parking Regulations – Permits
Office of Campus Safety and Security
Scott Dunn, Director of Campus Safety and Security
Location: Daley Building
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone: General Switchboard: 603-641-7000, Security Office: 603-641-7260
Mailbox: 1740
Campus Safety and Security is located in the Daley Building on Saint Anselm Drive across from the main entrance to the College. The office employs full-time uniformed officers who patrol the campus 24-hours a day and respond to a variety of calls including all emergencies. Call 911 from any on-campus phone or cell phone, for all emergencies or 603-641-7000 for non-emergencies. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The office’s mandate is to support the College in its mission by providing exceptional services that promote a safe and well-ordered environment for our community. Staff aspire to carry out the mission in a compassionate manner guided by the following values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence.
Efforts to keep Saint Anselm College a safe and non-threatening environment cannot be left solely to Campus Safety and Security and other College officials. Safety is a responsibility shared by all. The College encourages a cooperative spirit between students, faculty, and staff by promoting the safety message of “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!”
Please review the GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES information in this handbook.
Parking Permit Requirements
Parking and operation of a motor vehicle on Saint Anselm College property is a privilege afforded to faculty, staff, and students permitted to be on the property. A valid permit must be obtained and displayed. Only one (1) permit may be issued per vehicle, per academic year. It is imperative that the following rules be reviewed and adhered to:
• All students, faculty, and staff are required to purchase a parking permit prior to bringing their vehicle to campus and are expected to obey all parking rules and regulations. Students must purchase a new permit every academic year.
• Parking permits are available only online at https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS or through the College website. Your student/staff ID# and email address are required for all transactions. Your ID# is the six-digit number, without the letter, on the back of your student/staff ID card.
• To obtain a permit follow the steps as required at https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS.
• Take care to ensure motor vehicle registration (license plate) information is accurate. Failure to properly enter the correct information for a vehicle will result in an invalid permit and be subject to ticketing/towing at the owner’s expense.
• Acknowledge and accept the rules and regulation.
• Credit card is required to complete the purchase.
• Upon completion, the applicant must print the temporary permit, which can be displayed on the vehicle dash until the actual permit arrives by mail. (Permits should be mailed to the student’s campus mailbox).
• Upon receipt of the permit, the decal should be placed on the driver’s side rear window. Vehicles with heavily tinted
• windows must affix the permit to the lower front driver’s side windshield area.
• Remove expired permits from the vehicle.
• Permit fees are as follows:
o All students/full year – $200, plus a $5.50 handling charge.
o Half-year (Spring semester only, available January 1st) – $125, plus a $5.50 handling charge.
o Faculty and Staff – 1st permit is free, additional permits $5.50 handling charge.
o Temporary Permits – $10.00 a week; 2-week limit per permit; 2 permit limit per year. (Temporary permits are sold in the Campus Safety and Security office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.)
Failure to properly register the vehicle or display the permit is a violation. You can transfer a permit from one vehicle to another, provided the permit registrant owns both vehicles. Permits and ID #s may not be shared between two individuals, nor can they be transferred from one individual to another.
When a student or staff member obtains a new vehicle, it is their responsibility to contact the Campus Safety and Security Office to enter the new vehicle information in the system prior to physically transferring the permit and bringing the new vehicle on campus. Motor vehicles must have valid license plates attached to the unit at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: A permit does not guarantee a parking space in any particular lot. Be aware that all student and faculty lots are first-come, first-served.
There are various types of parking permits available depending on your class and residence hall location.
Father Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court, Collins-Falvey, and Saint Mary’s permits are restricted in number due to a limited amount of parking spaces. Once the allotment is issued, residents of those complexes must contact Campus Safety and Security at 603-641-7290 to be pre-qualified for another available location and park in the appropriately designated lots for that permit.
Saint Anselm College, its employees, or agents are not responsible for damage done to, or theft of, or from, motor vehicles while on College property. Vehicles and property cannot be guaranteed protection against loss of any kind. Owners should take all precautions necessary to
protect their vehicles and their contents. Always lock all vehicle doors and store valuables in the trunk.
Designated Student Parking Areas
Student parking and overnight parking is allowed in the following lots ONLY:
• Saint Benedict Court: The permit is designated by the letters SBC and for Saint Benedict Court RESIDENTS ONLY. Any vehicle parked in this lot without the SBC permit may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
• Baroody (located behind Baroody Hall): The permit is designated by the letter R. All permit types are permitted to
o park in this lot EXCEPT FOR FRESHMEN.
• Father Bernard Court: The permit is designated by the letter B and for Father Bernard Court RESIDENTS ONLY (except for the eastern most row of the parking lot facing the Coffee Shop, which is designated for faculty/staff). No parking along the roadway, blocking the dumpster, or entrance to the building. Any vehicle parked in this lot without the B permit may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
• South: All permit types are permitted to park in this lot. THIS IS THE ONLY LOT FOR FRESHMAN PARKING and the permit is designated by the letter F. The lot is located across from Lambert Lane and Sullivan Arena.
• Saint Mary’s Hall: The permit is designated by the letters SMH and for Saint Mary’s Hall RESIDENTS ONLY. Any vehicle parked in this lot without the SMH permit may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense. No parking along the roadway, blocking the dumpster, or entrance to the building.
• Falvey House and Collins House: The permit is designated by the letters CF and for Falvey House and Collins House RESIDENTS ONLY. No parking along the roadway or blocking the dumpster.
• Kavanaugh (located behind the baseball field, except between the “No Parking” signs): ALL permit types are
o permitted to park in this lot EXCEPT FOR FRESHMEN.
• Kavanaugh Extension (roadway along the back side of the baseball/football fields, which extends off of the Kavanaugh Lot): ALL permit types are permitted to park in this lot EXCEPT FOR FRESHMEN. The spots located along the Football Field fence are posted for COMMUTER PARKING ONLY-NO OVERNIGHT PARKING-this area is for commuter only parking.
• Commuter: The permit is designated by the letter C. Commuters may park in the Dana Lot, which is for faculty/staff and commuters. They may also use the Baroody Lot, the Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh Extension Lots, and the South Lot. Commuters MAY NOT PARK in the Father Bernard Court Lot, Visitor Lot, or any of the designated faculty/staff areas.
Overnight parking (after 2:00 a.m.) is NOT ALLOWED in the following lots. Any vehicle parked in these lots after 2:00 a.m. may be ticketed and or towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
• Dana: The lot is located adjacent to the Dana Center.
• 30-Minute Spaces: All parking spaces in front of residence halls are designated for dropoff and pick-up of individuals and items and are restricted to a 30-minute time limit. Only lined spaces may be utilized in front of residence halls.
• Visitor: The lot is located in front of the Welcome Center.
• Chapel Arts: The lot is located beside the Chapel Arts Center and is reserved for faculty/staff.
• All faculty/staff designated spaces on campus.
Safety Escorts
With a realization that some areas are outlying and, in an effort to ensure a sense of comfort and security, Campus Safety and Security officers will provide an escort from remote lots to residence halls for students who are walking on campus late at night. Please call the main number, 603-641-7000, and request that the operator ask for the officer on duty to provide an escort. Remain on the phone until the operator confirms the escort.
Designated Faculty/Staff Parking Areas
Faculty/staff lots are for the exclusive use of the faculty and staff of the College between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is NO STUDENT PARKING ALLOWED in these lots during that time. Student parking in these lots are allowed only after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends until 2:00 a.m. There is no overnight parking (after 2:00 a.m.) permitted in any faculty/staff parking lots or spaces.
Any student vehicles parked in a faculty/staff lot may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense. Faculty/staff parking permits are designated by the letters FS.
The following areas are designated for faculty/staff parking:
• West Lot (behind the Coffee Shop)
• Goulet Lot (rear of Goulet building)
• East Lot (across from the Carr Center)
• Bernard Court Staff Lot (facing Alumni Hall, designated area)
• Dana Staff Lot (behind the Dana Center)
• N.H. Institute of Politics (designated area)
• Joan of Arc Road (located at the Gadbois Hall end of Founder’s Green, designated area)
• Daley Building Lots (front and rear of the Daley building)
• Dana Lot (adjacent to the Dana Center, commuter parking is allowed however)
Students are allowed to park in faculty/staff Lots ONLY between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Campus Motor Vehicle Regulations
Operators of motor vehicles upon Saint Anselm College property must remember that motor vehicle regulations are in effect throughout the year including summer housing, conference times, all breaks, weekends, and holidays. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas
during these times. Goffstown Police regularly patrol Saint Anselm College in addition to Campus Safety and Security. Regulations are as followed:
1. Registrant of the vehicle will be held responsible for parking and traffic violations in which their vehicle is involved, regardless of who is operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. (It is, therefore, the responsibility of the registrant to advise all those who operate their vehicle on campus property of all college regulations.)
2. Waiver of regulations by any member of the College community is not acceptable as an appeal for violations.
3. All resident Freshmen are restricted to parking in the South Lot AT ALL TIMES.
4. Faculty, staff, and students are prohibited from parking in the Visitor Lot.
5. Campus roads are one-way, except for the following:
a. Lambert Lane (road by the picnic area at the end of the football field)
b. Kavanaugh Extension Lot (road that runs by the baseball and football fields)
c. Davison Roadway (road that runs behind the Davison Hall)
d. Bernard Way (road that leads into and through Bernard Court)
6. Parking along all campus roads, including in front of the Abbey Church, is prohibited at all times.
7. The speed limit on all campus roads and in all parking lots is not to exceed 15 mph.
8. Any vehicle parked overnight (after 2:00 a.m.) in any lot other than those previously indicated or on any campus road may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense, without notice.
9. Any disabled vehicle left overnight in an unauthorized lot must be reported to Campus Safety and Security.
a. Campus Safety and Security can be reached during business hours by calling 603641-7000 or by email safety@anselm.edu.
b. Request that the answering service operator notify the officer on duty that the vehicle is disabled.
c. Provide your name, campus address, phone number where you can be reached, vehicle information (make, model, license plate), and the location of your vehicle.
d. Notes left on windshields are not acceptable.
e. In the case of snow removal, all disabled vehicles must be moved to an appropriate overnight lot, or vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense, without notice. (See the snow removal section for more information.)
10. No student or staff vehicles may be left on campus during breaks without permission from Campus Safety and Security. Once permission has been granted, any vehicles left on campus during holidays, weekends, or breaks must be parked in a student-designated spot in the South Lot. Any vehicle left in any other lot on campus is subject to towing at the owner’s expense, without notice.
11. Operating a motor vehicle on any campus land other than designated paved roadways and lots will result in notification to local law enforcement for investigation of property damage.
12. Parking spaces in front of dorms are only for parking to load or unload vehicles.
a. This is strictly enforced due to the limited number of spaces available.
b. If these spaces are full, you will not be permitted to park along the road or on the grass. You will need to use your designated parking lot until a more proximate space is available.
13. Visitors and guests wishing to park on Saint Anselm College property must obtain a visitor pass from the Department of Campus Safety and Security.
a. Visitor permits are to be hung from the mirror with the date of expiration, and the approved parking lot clearly visible through the windshield.
b. Visitors will be authorized to park in the South Lot, Kavanaugh Lot, or Baroody Lot.
c. It is the responsibility of the student/employee to inform their guest of all campus rules and regulations.
14. Students living in Benedict Court must park in student spaces. If no spaces are available, students must use the Kavanaugh Lot on campus.
15. Handicap parking is as followed:
a. To park in a designated handicap parking space, a permit issued by the State Motor Vehicle Department, to the individual currently operating the vehicle, must be displayed.
b. Any person in violation of this regulation will be issued a citation.
c. This violation carries a $150.00 fine.
d. A violation can also carry a State of New Hampshire fine of $250.00 if issued by Goffstown Police.
16. The walkway that runs in front of the Dana Center and Davison Hall is a designated fire lane/pedestrian walkway. This area is a no parking zone at all times. This regulation will be strictly enforced.
17. It is a violation of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Law and the Campus Parking Regulations for any student, faculty, staff, or guest to ride in the back of an open truck.
18. Any student or employee who needs temporary special parking privileges must make their request directly to the Director of Campus Safety and Security for approval. Until approval is received, no special parking privileges are allowed.
19. Students on official business or employed at any College facility must park in their designated student parking area and walk to a particular facility or office. They may not park in visitor or faculty/staff lots or spaces.
Parking Fines & Fees
Fines are as followed:
• $50.00 per offense for students, faculty, and staff with a parking permit.
• $75.00 per offense for students, faculty, and staff without a parking permit.
• $150.00 for parking in a handicap spot without a valid placard or license plate.
Vehicles without permits that accumulate three (3) or more tickets will be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense. Fines not paid within ten (10) days of the ticket date will be billed to the student’s tuition account. Tickets cannot be paid at the Campus Safety and Security. There are two methods of payment:
• Checks or cash paid in person at the College’s Cashier’s Office.
• Credit/debit cards paid online only at: https://sac.citationportal.com/
Towing
The tow fee for vehicles found to be in violation of the parking rules and regulations is $175.00.
Any vehicle belonging to a student whose privilege to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus has been revoked will be towed and or immobilized (booted) immediately, without notice, if seen on campus property. Once a student has been placed on the permanent removal status, they may not utilize another vehicle in exchange nor are they permitted to have another student apply for a permit with their vehicle.
Any vehicle parking on campus property that has received three (3) or more tickets for “Parking without a Valid Permit” will be placed on a tow list and subject to towing, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
Any vehicle parked in the following areas may be towed or immobilized (booted), without notice, at the owner’s expense:
• Parking in the Visitor's Lot.
• Parking in Faculty/Staff Lots without the proper permits.
• Non-authorized vehicles parking in the Chapel Arts Lot or any other reserved space on campus.
• Blocking the entrance to a lot or walkway.
• Blocking a dumpster.
• Blocking access to a fire hydrant.
• Parking in a campus roadway or fire lane (such as, but not limited to, Bernard Circle, Brady/Bertrand Circle, Croydon Court, in front of the Abbey Church).
• Parking on the grass, dirt, or sidewalk.
• Parking in an area that prohibits/hinders the safe passage of emergency vehicles and/or other vehicles.
• Parking in areas restricted by gates, barricades, or chains.
• Parking in a staff lot, unauthorized lot, or area.
• Parking in the Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court, or Falvey Lots without the appropriate permit.
• Parking overnight (after 2:00 a.m.) in any lot other than those previously listed.
• Parking in any area on campus that has been designated as a secure area by the Director of Campus Safety and Security.
• Parking in an unauthorized overnight parking lot or other unauthorized areas.
All disabled vehicles must be moved to an appropriate overnight parking lot or will be towed or booted at the owner's expense. A tow letdown is described as the vehicle owner approaching the tow truck operator before the vehicle is removed from the improper parking spot. After consultation with Campus Safety and Security and the tow truck operator, the owner may be considered for a tow letdown. The tow letdown fee is regulated by the tow truck operated and paid directly to them.
PLEASE NOTE: Special events may dictate that students parked in certain lots may be asked to move within a reasonable time frame. If after proper notification the vehicles are not relocated, they may be towed from that lot at the owner’s expense.
Snow Emergency and Storm Cleanup
At any time, Saint Anselm College Officials can designate a Snow Emergency or Storm Cleanup. These events can be throughout the 24-hour period and can run for consecutive days.
In the event of snow removal/clean-up where large parking areas need to be cleared and treated, the Office of Safety and Security shall consult with College Physical Plant, Residential Life and Education, and Communications to issue campus-wide notifications that these measures will be undertaken. Failure to comply with these requests may result in cars being towed or immobilized at the owner’s expense.
Any vehicle blocking or partially blocking a designated overnight parking lot or any other parking area that requires snow removal or clean-up, or any vehicle parked in such a way as to prohibit snow removal or clean-up, will be towed, without notice, at the owner's expense.
Saint Anselm College is not responsible for any damages incurred by towing or immobilization, as independent vendors perform the removal.
Revocation of Privileges
The privilege to park and operate a vehicle on campus property may be revoked. The student’s privilege may be placed on permanent removal status by the Director of Safety and Security or the Dean of Students, due to continued disregard for motor vehicle regulations to include, but not limited to:
• The accumulation of ten (10) or more violations during the academic year.
• Flagrant violation of the regulations. Reckless driving – on or off-campus.
• Driving while intoxicated – on or off-campus.
• Any violation or combination of violations that jeopardizes the safety of the College community.
• Failure to purchase a permit after being towed for the same.
All students will receive notification by email and written notification via the campus mail center if their privilege to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus property has been revoked.
Students who have been notified that their privilege to park or operate a vehicle on campus have been revoked must move their vehicles off-campus by the date indicated.
If a vehicle is found on campus property after the revocation date, it will be towed at the owner's expense, and the student may be subject to further disciplinary action.
Ticket Appeals
Citations may only be appealed online by linking to https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS, selecting the citations icon, and following the listed procedure. Campus Safety and Security will not consider appeals made in-person to the office.
An appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days of the date the ticket was issued, after which time the ticket enters the billing process. All appeals filed after the ten (10) day time span will not be accepted.
Any appeal from a person who does not have a valid permit will be rejected.
For handicap citations, appeals will be considered only from those who possess a valid state handicap placard or plate registered in their name.
A response to the appeal will be sent to the student’s College email address as soon as possible. If a student is not satisfied with the decision, the student may submit a written request to have the appeal reviewed by the Traffic Board of Review. The procedure for doing so is outlined in the next section.
Visitors who receive traffic violations while on campus may return violation notices to the office during business hours before leaving campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The following examples are insufficient grounds for requesting an appeal of a parking violation:
• Ignorance of parking rules and regulations.
• Being late for class or other appointment.
• Inclement weather.
• Sign was not visible or easy to understand.
• Another car was parked in same place and didn’t receive a ticket.
• Parked in the same place before and did not receive a ticket.
• Owner of the vehicle was not driving the vehicle (please note that the owner is responsible at all times).
• Preferred parking lot was too far away.
• Another department (not Campus Safety and Security) gave permission to park in spot.
Traffic Board of Review Procedure
The Traffic Board of Review convenes to adjudicate requests for the review of traffic citation appeals. The Board is composed of three members – an administrator, a faculty member, and a student. The administrative officer shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President. The faculty member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President, after consultation with the Director of Safety and Security and the Faculty Senate President. The student member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the College President, after consultation with the Director of Safety and Security, the Dean of Students, and the Student Body President. The Chair is elected annually by the members of the Board.
A written request must be filed with the Director of Campus Safety and Security within ten (10) days of the date the appeal was rejected, or notice of “Permanent Removal Status” is in effect. Said request must include the following information:
• Name
• Vehicle registration number
• SAC permit number
• Nature of offense(s)
• Reason for appeal/review
Students may deliver the written request to the Office of Campus Safety and Security. It is the responsibility of the Director of Campus Safety and Security to notify the Chair that a review has been requested by forwarding the written request to the Chair of the Board. A meeting of the Traffic Board of Review will be convened as soon as the members’ schedules can accommodate it.
After an initial review of the case, the Board may decide that there are insufficient grounds for reconsideration of the appeal and subsequently, dismiss the case. If a majority of the Board members decide to hear the case, the person requesting the review may, at the discretion of the Board, be asked to appear at the hearing. In the event of a hearing, a member of Campus Safety and Security will be consulted.
All three Board members must be present at each hearing and render a decision by a majority. The Chair will communicate the decision reached by the Board via email to the Director of Campus Safety and Security and the appellant.
Based on experience and information gained from the hearing, the Board may suggest to the Director of Campus Safety and Security areas where clarification of the regulations may be in order.
The decision of the Board is final.
Fundraising Policy for SGA, SGA Clubs/Orgs, and SGA Class Councils
Saint Anselm College Advancement oversees and approves all fundraising activities for, by, and on behalf of College initiatives and departments, as well as any fundraising activities using College resources, including but not limited to: name, logo, images, data, social media, electronic and print communication channels, and physical and digital spaces.
The Saint Anselm College Fundraising Policy (above) is the guide for College-affiliated individuals or groups who wish to undertake fundraising activities. The specific guidelines below are a subset of this ruling document that apply to official student groups – those which are affiliated with the Saint Anselm College Student Government Association, including recognized clubs, organizations, societies, and classes. For SGA and all affiliated SGA committees, clubs, orgs, and councils, the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership will manage and approve fundraising activities.
Unofficial student organizations or groups are not allowed to raise funds for or on behalf of the College or its initiatives and departments, or for any external cause, nor to use College resources
for any such activity. Unofficial organizations or groups may, however, apply to College Advancement for fundraising approval and have their requests reviewed on a case-by- case basis.
General Guidelines
• ALL proposed fundraising activities must be officially approved by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership prior to the beginning of any such activities.
• Advertising for all fundraisers must comply with the College’s posting regulations.
• The name of the sponsoring organization(s) must be clearly visible at all times during fundraising activities.
• All fundraising activities, including the sale of products and services, must, in the judgment of Student Engagement and Leadership, be consistent with the mission and character of Saint Anselm College.
• If outside vendors or organizations are involved, at least one member of the sponsoring organization must be present with the outside organization while the group is on campus.
• All fundraising activities must take place in approved locations (see below).
Constituents
• Students: Students and/or student groups may solicit gifts for approved fundraising initiatives from fellow Saint Anselm College students.
• Faculty and Staff: Students and/or student groups may not solicit gifts from faculty and staff directly (including personal asks, through mail, email, or social media). However, groups may set up tables for approved fundraising initiatives in approved locations (see below) where faculty and staff may choose to participate.
• Family and Friends: Students and/or student groups should solicit gifts for approved fundraising initiatives from family and friends of their own members only but may request approval to expand beyond their immediate circles.
• Alumni: Students and/or student groups may not solicit gifts from alumni directly (including personal asks, through mail, or email) unless expressly granted permission by College Advancement to do so. However, groups may set up tables for approved fundraising initiatives in approved locations (see below) where alumni may choose to participate.
• Businesses: Students and/or student groups may contact local businesses for sponsorships of or donations to approved fundraising initiatives with the exception of those businesses excluded for solicitation by the College.
Locations
Groups may pursue approved fundraising activities in the following locations after reserving the space through the Events Management System:
• Davison Dining Hall
• Roger and Francine Jean Student Center Complex
• Coffee Shop and Pub
• Campus Green
• Alumni Quad
• On rare occasions, on a case-by-case basis and with approval from both College Advancement and the Director of Athletics, groups may run fundraisers at particular athletic events. In such cases, a particular location will be approved for fundraising activity. Under no circumstances can fundraising activity take place in the stands.
Groups may not pursue fundraising activities in the following locations:
• Academic buildings (Goulet, Geisel Library, Gadbois, Comiskey, etc.)
• Administrative buildings (Alumni Hall, Bradley House)
• Residence Halls
• Abbey Church
• Bookstore (except by permission from the Bookstore Manager)
Process
1. Stop into the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership to grab a Fundraising Form.
2. Return the completed and signed form (be specific, include designs, and marketing materials) to the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership.
3. If the initiative is approved, the group undertaking fundraising will be notified in person or via email, and may proceed as follows:
• Student Engagement and Leadership will review and must approve all fundraising and promotional material.
• If needed, the requesting group will supply such materials as stationery and will pay for associated costs such as postage or printing.
• Monetary donations that are not for a product or service must be processed by Advancement Services before being deposited to the group’s campus finance account. For these types of gifts, receipts and acknowledgement letters will be sent according to the Office of College Advancement policies.
Businesses Excluded from Fundraising
Please contact the Director of Advancement Services for a list of companies that may not be approached for support, donations, coupons, or sponsorship without the explicit approval of College Advancement.
C. Political Programming Policy for all SGA-Affiliated Groups
The regulations below apply to all Saint Anselm College student groups affiliated with the Student Government Association and groups for which the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership has oversight. The policy is intended to be used within the context of a campus that promotes and encourages respect among its students, faculty, and staff, and should be interpreted as such.
Additionally, the policy is cognizant of Political Campaign Activities that may put the College’s Tax-Exempt Status at risk. In return for its favored tax-status, a charitable nonprofit promises the federal government that it will not engage in “political campaign activity” and if it does, IRS regulations mandate that the charitable nonprofit will lose its tax-exempt status. This prohibition
against political campaign activity (defined as “supporting or opposing a candidate for public office”) is SEPARATE from lobbying or legislative activities, which charitable nonprofits are permitted to engage in, although knowing the rules is important, as limitations apply.
Student organizations play an integral part in the life of the Saint Anselm College community. All members of the College recognize and acknowledge that organizations are required to honor the College’s stated code of conduct whether on or off campus. Failure to respect this code may result in disciplinary action being taken against individuals or an organization as a whole.
All clubs, organizations and student led groups function under the auspices of Saint Anselm College. With this in mind, all behavior, programming, promotions, and club/org/student led group business should be done with respect to the campus’ Catholic Benedictine heritage and show respect to the campus, students, faculty, staff, and guests of our community. To bring speakers, lecturers, elected officials, political candidates, and/or any outside individual or vendors to campus for any purpose please refer to this policy in conjunction with the Student Affairs Programming Policy.
To bring elected officials, candidates and/or their representatives to campus for any purpose
1. The Deputy Director of the NHIOP, and the Director of the SEAL Office, must be informed a minimum of one week prior to expected event.
2. All off-campus groups must be invited by a club/org and must be accompanied by a member of the hosting club/org at all times.
3. Off-campus guests are permitted in public campus spaces, excluding residence halls.
4. A “Programming Approval Form” must be completed and approved by the Director of the SEAL Office as well as the Deputy Director of the NHIOP before guests/speakers/ off-campus groups can come to campus.
5. As a private College and as a College club/org we do not advocate for or promote a specific candidate or group (i.e., advocacy groups, social or political). Even in the case of a campaign group or PAC coming to campus in search of employees or interns, they are not here to promote their mission, but rather through the CDC programs they are here to offer experiential opportunities to our students. The College and your organization are not platforms to promote the mission or message of the visiting group.
6. For your club meetings and/or when you are hosting events, it’s important to always keep in mind the mission of your organization, which is based on offering an educational experience to our student body. Therefore, you are welcome to host speakers or invite guests to your meetings, but their purpose should be as an educational piece for our student body/ the club/org.
Advertising and Campaign Support
1. Student groups may not use any logo associated with the College for politically charged events (i.e., no use of NHIOP, College Logos or representation of affiliation with the College).
2. All advertising (i.e., posters, fliers, and table tents) must be stamped with the red Stone Face stamp signifying approval by the SEAL Office. NOTE: Fliers may not be places on cars.
3. Clubs are permitted to use their club email to promote events, both on/off campus.
4. Official campaign posters signifying support may not be hung around campus in public access spaces. They may however be hung in students’ rooms.
SGA Fund usage
1. SGA funds may NOT be donated or conveyed to any 527 organization, party, candidate, or other affiliates.
2. Clubs/orgs, in adherence to the College’s fundraising policy, may host an event that includes an off-campus guest for the purposes of raising funds for the club/org, but NOT for any candidate affiliate organization or 527 organizations.
Other
1. Tabling throughout campus on behalf of candidates or advocacy groups is not allowed. Additionally, soliciting students, whether for sales or signatures on behalf of outside groups is also not allowed on campus.
2. As the Career Development Center serves as the centralized point for employer contact and relations, any internships or jobs should be brought to the CDC’s attention so that they can work professionally with the employer or organization to make sure they are well served. Please review the CDC’s policies related to politically charged internships, jobs, or solicitations.
3. Student Groups may work with outside groups to conduct “Ride to the Polls” events for the benefit of our students. However, an SGA recognized student group must be the official sponsor and always accompany an outside group/member of a group while they are on campus. An outside group and their representatives MAY NOT conduct rides for our students. Only students who are 21 years of age or older and certified through the College’s Driver Safety course are eligible to drive for these events, and must use college vans for the event. Finally, you must inform Campus Safety and Security about your event in order to avoid traffic issues when driving students on and off campus.
4. All events must be approved through the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership by filling out a Programming Approval Form.
Mail Center Policy
Please be reminded that Mail Center policy prohibits sending candy and food to the mailboxes.
Also know that any mailings that are to be made at the Campus Mail Center need the Mail Center’s approval.
Finally, if a club, team, or other organization wants to utilize campus mailboxes for their fundraiser or mailings, and first needs approval for the fundraiser, that approval can be relayed to the Mail Center via email. A member of that club or team will still need to meet with the Mail Center with an example of what they want to place (flyers, etc.) in the campus mailboxes, because there are regulations for the size of the mail piece.
Residential Life Solicitation Policy
Students or student groups wishing to conduct a fundraiser/drive in the residential areas must get advance permission from the Director of Residential Life and Education. To respect the privacy of resident students, students/groups may not go door to door in residence areas and must operate out of the lobby/lounge area. Furthermore, students/groups must follow all College guidelines while fundraising.
Once approved for a fundraiser/drive, the student or student groups will work directly with the Professional Staff Member of the area to determine all logistical needs of the event. I.e. Access to building, flyers, etc.
Student Affairs Programming Policy
The regulations below apply to all Saint Anselm College students, student-run groups and Student Affairs departments and the groups for which these departments have oversight (i.e., Resident Assistants, Road for Hope, etc.). They are intended to be used within the context of a campus that promotes and encourages respect among its students, faculty, and staff, and should be interpreted as such.
Student organizations play an integral part in the life of the Saint Anselm College community. All members of the College recognize and acknowledge that organizations are required to honor the College’s stated code of conduct whether on or off campus. Failure to respect this code may result in disciplinary action being taken against individuals or an organization as a whole.
All clubs, organizations and student led groups function under the auspices of Saint Anselm College. With this in mind, all behavior, programming, promotions, and club/org/student led group business should be done with respect to the campus’ Catholic Benedictine heritage and show respect to the campus, students, faculty, staff, and guests of our community.
To bring performers, speakers, lecturers, elected officials, political candidates, (see separate Political Policy for clubs/orgs) and/or any outside individual or vendors to campus for any purpose:
1. The specific Student Affairs department director, or their designee, must be presented with the proposed idea prior to any agreement or contract being put into place.
2. The proposed guest’s presentation/performance or a movie showing must align plainly with the College mission, the sponsoring group’s mission, group purpose, and with the goals/intention proposed and approved for the program.
3. All events must be in line with the mission of the College. Any event deemed inappropriate for a Catholic Benedictine institution will not be permitted at the final discretion of the College.
4. All off-campus groups and individuals must be invited and accompanied by a current student or host group at all times. If the student is involved with the individual, artist, performer, candidate or group in any other way (i.e., as an intern, campaign volunteer, etc.), the student’s primary responsibility is to the College and to comply with the College’s rules and regulations.
5. Students are not allowed to sign a contract or commit to an agreement of any kind. All contracts (i.e., buses, performers, vendors, etc.) must be signed by the group’s specific Student Affairs department director, or their designee.
6. When reserving a space on campus (i.e., within a building or outdoor space on campus grounds) the event organizer shall use their club/org/department account for the College’s Event Management System. All spaces used campus wide must be treated with respect, inclusive of benches, statues, tables and chairs. No piece of College property shall be defaced or altered permanently or temporarily (i.e., chalking of sidewalks or cement spaces, posting of unauthorized materials or hanging of banners or flags).
7. Any student event that intends to have alcohol available must have the direct approval of the specific Student Affairs department director, or their designee. On campus student events with alcohol will most likely require a police detail as determined by the director of Campus Safety & Security and the local police chief.
8. All events that are fundraisers (i.e., any profits are being made to benefit the club) or when soliciting students to purchase without the intention to profit, must have permission as granted on the fundraising approval form.
9. No group may profit from the sale of alcohol.
10. To show a movie as part of a campus wide event or as a public event, movie rights must be acquired from a distribution company. All movie rights must be paid for by the sponsoring group. The rare exception to this is if the movie is of an educational nature and there is a specific educational component to the program.
11. Students are responsible for their guest(s) and their guest(s) behavior at any College event. At events where tickets are required students must purchase an additional guest ticket for their guest, at the guest rate.
12. Student groups are not permitted to rent vehicles or any external/off-campus facilities in the College or organization’s name without the expressed permission of the specific Student Affairs department director, or their designee.
13. Speakers, performers, artists and all other contracted guests are only permitted in public campus spaces, not in the College’s private residential areas, or residential property/land of the College (i.e., residence hall rooms, apartments, townhouses,
outdoor courtyards, wings, or floors). A rare exception to this may only be made by the director of Residence Life and Education or their designee.
14. Speakers, performers, artists and all other contracted guests are asked to be respectful of the campus’ Catholic Benedictine heritage and show respect to the campus, students, faculty, staff, and guests and to agree to perform a “PG-17” version. Artist agrees that while performing on campus they will refrain from the use of racial, ethnic and sexual slurs, vulgar acts, and frequent use of strong profanity.
15. Please be advised that all contracts may be written into College-style to accommodate College policy and some changes may need to be made to the artist’s contract and/or rider to accommodate College regulations and limitations.
16. Promotions and payments cannot be processed until a fully executed agreement is on file. Fully executed contracts must be received 21 days prior to the performance to ensure payment following the performance. Otherwise, payment may be made within 21 days following the receipt of signed contracts.
17. Understand that approval of any such individual or group is at the final discretion of the College.
Advertising:
1. All advertising for public viewing provided by clubs/orgs (i.e., fliers, table tents, posters, etc.) must be approved by a staff member of the Student Engagement and Leadership Office. For all other groups, the specific Student Affairs department director or their designee must approve. See the Posting Regulations Policy for more information regarding what can be approved and where groups can advertise.
2. Groups for which this policy applies, may use their group’s email account and capabilities to notify the campus of upcoming events, both on or off campus. Advertised programs are those directly related to the group’s mission statement. Students should not use their personal email account to promote group programming.
3. No individual or group may place fliers on cars.
New Hampshire Hazing Law (Chapter 631:7)
I. For the purposes of this section:
A. “Educational institution” means any public or private high school, college, university or other secondary educational establishment.
B. “Organization” means a fraternity, sorority, association, corporation, order, society, corps, athletic group, cooperative, club, or service, social or similar group, whose members are or include students operating at or in conjunction with an educational institution.
II:
C. “Student” means any person regularly enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis as a student in an educational institution.
D. “Student hazing” means an act directed toward a student, or any coercion or intimidation of a student to act or to participate in or submit to any act when:
1. Such act is likely or would be perceived by a reasonable person as likely to cause physical or psychological injury to any person; and
2. Such act is a condition of initiation into, admission into, continued membership on or association with any organization.
A. A natural person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor if such person:
1. Knowingly participates as actor in any student hazing; or
2. Being a student, knowingly submits to hazing and fails to report such hazing to law enforcement or educational institution authorities; or
3. Is present at, or otherwise has direct knowledge of, any student hazing and fails to report such hazing to law enforcement or educational institution authorities.
B. An educational institution or an organization operating at or in conjunction with an educational institution is guilty of a misdemeanor if it:
1. Knowingly permits or condones student hazing: or
2. Knowingly or negligently fails to take reasonable measures within the scope of its authority to prevent student hazing: or
3. Fails to report to law enforcement authorities any hazing reported to it by others, or of which it otherwise has knowledge.
III. The implied or express consent of any person toward whom an act of hazing is directed shall not be a defense in any action brought under this section.
General Emergency Procedures
Fire and Evacuation Guidance
Students should act responsibly and exercise every caution and care in the prevention of fire. Each use of a fire extinguisher must be reported to the Department of Campus Safety and Security, Physical Plant, or the Residential Life Staff as soon as possible. Students sounding false fire alarms are subject to arrest, criminal prosecution and/or dismissal from the College.
I. If you see smoke or flames, use CAUTION and:
a. Contain the fire by closing all doors as you leave.
b. Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station (pull stations are located near all building exits).
c. Report the fire by dialing 911; Give your name, state “Saint Anselm College”, and the precise location of the fire to the Emergency Operator.
d. Evacuate or extinguish (in most cases, it is best to evacuate).
e. Use a fire extinguisher only if:
• You have been trained
• You have your back to an unobstructed exit.
• You have a fully charged and proper type unit for the fire you are fighting
• The fire is contained, and you have reported the fire by fire alarm or 911 activation
• Everyone else has left the area.
• There is little smoke or flames
• If you can’t control the fire abandon your efforts and evacuate immediately.
II. In the event a fire alarm is sounding in any building on campus, the following procedures should be followed:
a. When alarms are sounded, leave the building immediately.
b. If possible, close all doors and windows.
c. In all cases, WALK, DON’T RUN, to the nearest exit away from the fire. Never use an elevator.
d. All possible aid should be rendered to enable the physically handicapped to exit the building quickly and safely.
e. If a class is in session, the instructor will terminate the class and direct the students to the nearest exit.
f. Spectators should move away from the fire both for safety and to not impede firefighting operations.
III. In the event that the fire is near your room, the following procedures should be followed:
a. Keep low to the floor if smoke is in your room.
b. Before opening the door:
• Feel the doorknob and door. If it is hot, do not open the door.
• If the doorknob is not hot, brace yourself against the door to open it slightly. If heat or heavy smoke is present in the corridor, close the door and stay in the room.
c. If you cannot leave the room:
• Open the window.
• Seal cracks around the door with wet towels or bed-clothing to keep out smoke.
• Remember to keep low to the floor and if possible, keep a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.
• To attract attention if you are trapped, hang an object out the window such as a sheet, jacket, shirt or anything that will attract attention. Shout for help.
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Building Evacuation Guidance
You should familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes posted in all campus buildings. If an evacuation order is issued for your building, or if it were necessary to evacuate due to an emergency, fully cooperate with Safety and Security/emergency personnel and:
• Take only keys, wallets and essential belongings with you.
• If possible, wear weather appropriate clothing.
• If you are the last one to exit your room, close and lock doors.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Do not investigate the source of the emergency.
• Walk, don’t run, to the nearest exit.
• Use stairs, not elevators.
• Assist people with special needs.
If there is no immediate danger, persons with disability/mobility limitations should shelter in place and call Campus Safety and Security at 603-641-7000 to report location and number of people needing assistance.
If there is imminent danger and evacuation cannot be delayed, the person with a disability should be carried or helped from the building in the best and fastest manner (The person with the disability is the best authority as to how to be moved out of the building).
If you are unable to evacuate, call Campus Safety and Security at 603-641-7000 and report your location, follow the instructions of Campus Safety and Security officers or other emergency personnel, and report to the designated Evacuation Staging Area or Incident Command Post.
Medical Emergencies Guidance
In the event of a medical emergency:
1. Stay calm - Dial 911. Advise the operator of the following:
a. Name of person calling
b. Nature of accident or illness
c. Exact location (St. Anselm College, building, floor, room number) of person(s) needing attention
d. If nature of accident or illness is such that an ambulance is needed
e. The presence of any safety hazards - chemical spill, fire, fumes, etc.
2. Do not hang up unless told to do so by the dispatcher.
3. Do not move the victim unless there is danger of further injury if not moved.
4. Render first-aid or CPR only if you have been trained
5. Comfort the victim until emergency medical services arrive.
6. Have someone stand outside the building to flag down the ambulance and/or Campus Safety and Security when they reach the vicinity.
7. At the scene of a medical emergency, Campus Safety and Security officers and trained EMT’s are in charge. Area Coordinators/Resident Directors/Resident Assistants will assist as appropriate.
Shelter in Place Guidance
Shelter in Place
Shelter in place is useful when evacuation is not an option. Refuge is sought in an interior room with few or no windows. It may be necessary to shelter in place following the intentional or accidental release of chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants into the environment. Shelter in place may also be necessary in the event of a hostile intruder on campus, or an impending severe weather event. Shelter in place procedures will be initiated through the various notification systems used by Saint Anselm College.
1. Stop classes and/or other operations in the building.
2. If there are visitors in the building, provide for their safety by asking them to stay, not leave.
3. When public safety officials provide directions to shelter in place, take these steps immediately:
a. Close and lock all doors, windows, and other openings to the outside.
b. If necessary/possible, turn off heating or cooling system.
4. Select interior room(s) above the ground floor with the fewest windows and vents. Lock the door/cover windows.
a. Choose room(s) with hardwired telephones as cellular networks may be unavailable.
b. Stay away from windows and doors.
c. Monitor the SAC Alerts Emergency Notification System and the College Web site for updates.
5. In the event of a hostile intruder, remain absolutely quiet and follow steps outlined in section below.
6. Remain calm and await further instructions.
7. DO NOT leave the room until directed to do so by a public safety official and report to the Incident Command Post.
Hostile Intruder/Active Shooter
I. If a hostile intruder/active shooter is OUTSIDE your building: “LOCK OUT”
a. Get to a room that can be locked; close and lock windows and doors.
b. Turn off the lights.
c. Try to get everyone down on the floor (so that no one is visible from outside the room).
d. Call 911. The dispatcher will ask for the following information:
i. Your name.
ii. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible - Goffstown, St. Anselm College, building, etc.).
iii. Number of shooters (if known).
iv. Identification or description of shooter.
v. Number of persons who may be involved.
vi. Your location.
e. Stay in place (calls from unfamiliar voices to come out may be the attacker attempting to lure you).
f. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a police officer/Campus Safety.
II. If a hostile intruder/active shooter is INSIDE your building: “GET OUT”
a. Get out of the building immediately.
b. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately.
c. Call 911. The dispatcher will ask for the following information:
i. Your name.
ii. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible - Goffstown, St. Anselm College, building, etc.).
iii. Number of shooters (if known).
iv. Identification or description of shooter.
v. Number of persons who may be involved.
vi. Your location.
III. If exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended: “HIDE OUT”
a. Remember: TIME – DISTANCE – SHIELDING
i. Create as much time for first responders to get on scene to neutralize the threat.
ii. Create as much distance between the threat and yourself.
iii. Put as much physical material between yourself and the threat.
b. Close and lock the door and/or block it (try barricading the door with desks and chairs).
c. Cover the door windows.
d. Call 911 (the dispatcher will gather information from you).
e. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room (silence cell phones).
f. DO NOT answer the door.
g. Stay in place (calls from unfamiliar voices to come out may be the attacker attempting to lure you).
h. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a police officer/Campus Safety.
IV. If the hostile intruder/active shooter LEAVES your area, and as soon as it is safe to do so:
a. Close and lock the door and/or block it (try barricading the door with desks and chairs).
b. Call 911 (if not on the line already).
c. DO NOT answer the door and stay in place behind cover.
d. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a police officer/Campus Safety.
V. If you decide to flee during a hostile intruder/active shooter situation:
a. Make certain to have an escape route and plan in mind.
b. Do not attempt to carry anything while fleeing.
c. Do not attempt to remove injured people (leave wounded victims where they are and notify authorities of location as soon as possible).
d. Move quickly; keep your hands up high and visible.
e. Follow the instructions of any police officers you may encounter.
VI. What to expect from responding police officers:
Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained to proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard. Their purpose is to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. The first officers to arrive will not stop to aid injured people; rescue teams composed of other officers and emergency medical personnel will follow the first officers after areas have been secured to treat and remove injured persons.
VII. Please understand that the police will be treating all those they encounter (including you) as possible suspects. When you encounter the police:
a. Remain calm.
b. Do as the officers tell you.
c. Put down any bags or packages you may be carrying.
d. Keep your hands up and visible at all times.
e. If you know where the hostile intruder/active shooter is, tell the officers.
f. Once out of harm’s way, remain at whatever assembly point authorities designate.
g. Do not leave until the police say it is OK.
Title IX Procedures and Definitions
Jurisdiction and Scope
Under the United States Department of Education’s Title IX Regulations, published May 19, 2020 (the Title IX Final Rule), the College’s Title IX Procedures apply to reports that satisfy the jurisdictional and scope requirements described in this section, as determined by the Title IX Coordinator after an Initial Assessment. Collectively, conduct that satisfies these jurisdictional and scope requirements is referred to as “Title IX Prohibited Conduct” throughout this document.
The College does not dismiss reports that fail to satisfy the jurisdictional and scope requirements of Title IX Prohibited Conduct. Instead, the Title IX office refers those reports to Student Conduct, the Respect and Belonging Team, or Human Resources, as appropriate.
Location Where the Incident Occurred (Jurisdictional Requirement)
This Title IX Procedure applies to incidents occurring in the following places:
• The incident(s) occurred on the College’s campus, within the United States;
• the incident(s) occurred in a building under the College’s control and within the United States;
• the incident(s) occurred in the context of one of the College’s education programs and activities (defined as locations, events, or circumstances in which the College exercises substantial control over both the Respondent and the context in which the conduct
occurred) or the incident occurred through the use by an individual located in the United States via computer and internet networks, digital platforms, and computer hardware or software owned or operated by, or used in the operations of, the College’s programs and activities over which the College has substantial control.
Identity of the Complainant (Jurisdictional Requirement)
This Procedure applies to Complainants, who at the time of filing a Written Complaint are participating in or attempting to participate in an education program or activity of the College. This includes, but is not limited to, current students, (whether applicant, admitted, currently enrolled, or on leave of absence; includes alumni or former students attempting to participate in a College activity) and current employees (defined as applicant, hired but not yet working, or employed).
Identity of the Respondent (Jurisdictional Requirement)
This Procedure applies to Respondents, who at the time a Written Complaint is filed, are participating in or attempting to participate in an education program or activity of the College. This includes but is not limited to current students, (whether applicant, admitted, currently enrolled, or on leave of absence; includes alumni or former students attempting to participate in a College activity) and current employees (defined as applicant, hired but not yet working, or employed).
If the Complainant and/or Respondent is no longer a student or employee at the time of the Written Complaint and the College is, thus, unable to pursue resolution under these procedures, the College will seek to meet its Title IX obligations by providing support for the parties and, as feasible, taking appropriate steps to end any Title IX Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.
Scope of Conduct Addressed Under Title IX Procedures
This Title IX Procedure applies to reports of conduct on the basis of sex or gender that falls into one of the following categories:
• Dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault; and
• Title IX Sexual Harassment:
o unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies the Complainant equal access to an education program or activity, including employment; or
o conduct by an employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the College on the Complainant’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
Collectively, this conduct is referred to as “Title IX Prohibited Conduct.”
Definitions of Title IX Prohibited Conduct
1) Sexual Assault:
a. Rape:
o Penetration, no matter how slight,
o of the vagina or anus of a person,
o with any body-part or object, OR
o Oral penetration
▪ of a sex organ of the Complainant, or
▪ by the Respondent’s sex organ,
o without the consent of the Complainant,
o including instances where the Complainant is incapable of giving consent because of their age or because of a temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
b. Fondling:
o The touching of the private body parts (buttocks, groin, breasts) of the Complainant by the Respondent, or
o the Respondent’s private body parts touching the Complainant, or
o the Respondent causing the Complainant to touch the Respondent’s or their own private body parts,
▪ for the purpose of sexual gratification2 ,
▪ without the consent of the Complainant,
▪ including instances where the Complainant is incapable of giving consent because of their age or because of a temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.
c. Incest:
o Sexual intercourse,
o between persons who are related to each other,
o within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by New Hampshire law.
d. Statutory Rape:
o Sexual intercourse,
o with a person who is under the statutory age of consent of 18 years old.
2) Dating Violence:
• Violence,3
2 Contact with private body parts is considered to be done for the purpose of sexual gratification unless: (1) the contact can be proven inadvertent; (2) the contact is for a legitimate medical (or other privileged) purpose and thus is conduct for which consent should have been sought and obtained by the provider; (3) the contact involves a Respondent who is pre-sexual, based on maturity/age (thus their intent is not sexual); (4) the contact involves a Respondent who cannot developmentally understand sexual contact or that their contact is sexual; or (5) the contact is something like butt-slapping on a team and is both minimal and unlikely to have sexual motivation or purpose, as shown by the context of the act(s).
3 For purposes of the Policy, violence includes situations where the Respondent intentionally or recklessly causes the Complainant serious physical, emotional, or psychological harm.
(1) Intent is evidenced when a Reasonable Person would be more likely to act with the purpose of causing serious harm rather than for any other reason.
• on the basis of Sex,
• committed by a Respondent,
• who is in or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the Complainant.
o The existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the Complainant’s statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. For the purposes of this definition
▪ Dating Violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse
▪ Dating Violence does not include acts covered under the definition of Domestic Violence
3) Domestic Violence:4
• Violence,
• on the basis of Sex,
• committed by a Respondent who is a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the Complainant,
• by a person with whom the Complainant shares a child in common, or
• by a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the Complainant as a spouse or intimate partner, or
• by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the Complainant under the domestic or family violence laws of New Hampshire, or
• by any other person against an adult or youth Complainant who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of New Hampshire.
4) Stalking:
• A Respondent engaging in a course of conduct5
• on the basis of Sex,
• directed at the Complainant, that
(2) Recklessness is evidenced by a disregard of obvious risk to the safety of the Complainant.
(3) Legitimate use of violence for self-defense is not chargeable under the Policy because the purpose is safety, not harm. It may also be used as a defense if is not clear at the time of charging whether the use of violence was for selfdefense or not. Self-defense is only to be considered if it is prompted by physical violence or the threat thereof.
(4) Consensual use of violence, such as in kink relationships, would also not meet this definition, in most circumstances.
(5) Threats to seriously harm the Complainant or people they care about may be chargeable under this definition if doing so causes serious emotional or psychological harm.
4 To categorize an incident as Domestic Violence under the Policy, the relationship between the Respondent and the Complainant must be more than just two people living together as roommates. The people cohabitating must be current or former spouses or have an intimate relationship.
5 For the purposes of this definition, a “course of conduct” means two or more acts, including, but not limited to acts in which the Respondent directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property
▪ would cause a Reasonable Person to fear for the person’s safety, or the safety of others; or
▪ Suffer substantial emotional distress6 .
5) Title IX Sexual Harassment: conduct on the basis of sex, or that is sexual in nature, and is:
a. Quid Pro Quo:
• An Employee of the College,
• conditions7 the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the College,
• on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct. or
b. Hostile Environment:
• Unwelcome conduct,
• determined by a reasonable person,
• to be so severe, and
• pervasive, and,
• objectively offensive,
• that it effectively denies a complainant equal access to the College’s program or activity.8
How the College Responds to Reports
Initial Assessment
Upon notice of alleged Title IX Prohibited Conduct, the College will first assess safety. The Title IX Coordinator will refer the matter to the Threat Assessment Team for assessment, as needed.
Following this, the Title IX Coordinator’s initial response will depend on whether the identity of the Complainant is known, and whether the reported conduct satisfies the threshold jurisdiction and scope of the Title IX policy and procedure. The Title IX Coordinator’s Initial Assessment of a report typically occurs within five (5) business days. The initial assessment typically includes:
• Assessing whether the reported conduct may reasonably constitute a Title IX Policy violation.
• Determining whether the College has jurisdiction over the reported conduct.
6 Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may but does not necessarily require medical or other professional treatment or counseling.
7 Implicitly or explicitly.
8Unwelcomeness is subjective and determined by the Complainant (except when the Complainant is younger than the age of consent), though a Decision-maker(S) may consider compelling evidence that rebuts an assertion of unwelcomeness. Severity, pervasiveness, and objective offensiveness are evaluated based on the totality of the circumstances from the perspective of a Reasonable Person in the same or similar circumstances (“in the shoes of the Complainant”), including the context in which the alleged incident occurred and any similar, previous patterns that may be evidenced.
• Offering and coordinating supportive measures.
• Notifying the Complainant, or the person who reported the allegation(s), of the available resolution options.
• Determining whether the Complainant wishes to file a Written Complaint (though the Complainant need not make that decision during the Initial Assessment).
Response If the Complainant’s Identity Is Known
Where the identity of the Complainant is known, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the Complainant to inform the Complainant of the availability of supportive measures, with or without the filing of a Written Complaint, and explain to the Complainant the process for filing a Written Complaint.
By submitting a Written Complaint, the Complainant authorizes the College to initiate a Formal Grievance Process or Informal Resolution.
Response If the Complainant’s Identity Is Unknown
Where a report is filed but the identity of the Complainant is unknown, the Title IX Coordinator will assess the nature and circumstances of the report, including whether it provides information that identifies the potential Complainant, the potential Respondent, any witnesses, and/or any other third party with knowledge of the reported incident, and take reasonable and appropriate steps to respond to the report of Title IX Prohibited Conduct consistent with applicable federal and state laws and these procedures.
Response If the Respondent’s Identity Is Unknown
Where a report is filed but the identity of the Respondent is unknown, the Title IX Coordinator will assess the nature and circumstances of the report, including whether it provides information that identifies the potential Respondent, any witnesses, and/or any other third party with knowledge of the reported incident, and take reasonable and appropriate steps to respond to the report of Title IX Prohibited Conduct consistent with applicable federal and state laws and these procedures.
Referrals to Other College Procedures
If the Title IX Coordinator determines that the threshold jurisdictional requirements have not been met, and the reported conduct could not reasonably constitute a Title IX Policy violation, the matter will be referred to either Student Conduct (for reports involving a student-respondent) or Human Resources (for reports involving an employee-respondent).
The
Complainant’s
Right to Request a College Process
Where a report satisfies the jurisdictional and scope of this Title IX Procedure, three College processes are available. A complainant may:
(1) Request that the College provide a Supportive-Only Response and take no other action;
(2) submit a Written Complaint to initiate a Formal Grievance Process, which involves an investigation and hearing; or
(3) submit a Written Complaint and request the Respondent’s participation in an Informal Resolution Process, upon approval of the Title IX Coordinator.
Please Note: No disciplinary action can be taken without a Formal Grievance Process.
The College prioritizes the Complainant’s wishes about how to proceed. The College recognizes that the decision about whether to initiate a Formal Grievance Process or Informal Resolution can be complicated and challenging for Complainants. The decision need not be made immediately. Supportive measures are available even if the Complainant does not submit a Written Complaint to request a College Title IX Process.
The Title IX Coordinator’s Authority to Initiate a Formal Grievance Process without the Complainant’s Consent
The College supports any Complainant’s decision not to pursue a Written Complaint, via a Formal Grievance Process or Informal Resolution Process, under these procedures. If a Complainant does not want any action taken, the Title IX Coordinator will consider that request and honor it, if possible. The Complainant can later choose to pursue a Formal Grievance Process or Informal Resolution Process.
In a narrow category of cases, the Title IX Coordinator may need to initiate a Formal Grievance Process on behalf of the College regardless of the Complainant’s wishes, depending on the nature of the allegations. The Title IX Coordinator may consider elements such as patterns of behavior, predation, threats, violence, use of weapons, or involvement of minors in determining whether to sign a Written Complaint on behalf of the College.
If the College is unable to honor a complainant’s request that the College take no action, the Title IX Coordinator will sign a Written Complaint on behalf of the College. Where the Title IX Coordinator signs a Written Complaint, the Title IX Coordinator is not a complainant or otherwise a party. Instead, the original Complainant will be treated as the “Complainant” in the process, meaning that they will receive all required communications and opportunities to participate in the investigation and adjudication. That Complainant is not, however, required to participate in any proceedings that follow.
The Title IX Coordinator will notify the Complainant that the College intends to proceed with a Formal Grievance Process. The Title IX Coordinator will make reasonable efforts to protect the privacy of the Complainant. However, typically, the Complainant’s identity will be disclosed to the Respondent and other necessary parties as part of the College’s investigation.
If the Complainant declines to participate in an investigation and/or the adjudicative process under these procedures, the College’s ability to investigate meaningfully may be limited.
Dismissal of Written Complaint (Mandatory and Discretionary)9
Mandatory Dismissal
The College must dismiss a Written Complaint or any allegations therein if, at any time during the investigation or hearing, it is determined that:
• The conduct alleged in the Written Complaint would not constitute Title IX Prohibited Conduct as defined above, even if proven
• The Title IX Prohibited Conduct did not occur in the College’s Education Program or Activity (including buildings or property controlled by recognized student organizations) and/or the College does not have control of the Respondent
• The Title IX Prohibited Conduct did not occur against a person in the United States
• The Complainant alleging Title IX Prohibited Conduct is not participating in or attempting to participate in the College’s Education Program or Activity at the time of filing the Written Complaint, and based on the available information, the Title IX Coordinator has determined that they do not need to sign a Written Complaint on behalf of the College10
Discretionary Dismissal
The College may dismiss a Written Complaint or any allegations therein if, at any time during the investigation or hearing:
• A complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator in writing that the Complainant would like to withdraw the Written Complaint or any allegations therein
• The Respondent is no longer enrolled in or employed by the College
• Specific circumstances prevent the College from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination as to the Written Complaint or allegations therein
Please Note: A complainant who decides to withdraw a Written Complaint may later request to reinstate it or refile it.
Upon any dismissal, the College will promptly and simultaneously send the Parties written notice of the dismissal and the rationale for doing so.
Appeal of Dismissal
The Parties may appeal a decision to dismiss or not to dismiss a Written Complaint. All dismissal appeal requests must be filed within five (5) business days of the notification of the dismissal decision.
A dismissal may be appealed on the following grounds:
• A procedural irregularity affected the outcome of the matter
9These dismissal requirements are mandated by 34 CFR § 106.45.
10 Such a Complainant is still entitled to supportive measures, but the Formal Grievance Process is not applicable unless the Title IX Coordinator signs the Formal Complaint in the event the Complainant cannot/will not do so.
• New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter
• The Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter
The opposing Party will have five (5) business days to review and respond to the appeal.
If any of the asserted grounds in the appeal satisfy the grounds described in the Policy, then the Dismissal Appeal Decision-maker(s) will notify all Parties and their Advisors, and the Title IX Coordinator of their decision and rationale in writing. The effect will be to reinstate the Complaint.
Appeal decisions are deferential to the original determination, making changes only if there is a compelling justification to do so.
Counter Complaints
The College is obligated to ensure that the Formal Grievance Process is not abused for retaliatory purposes.
Although the College permits the filing of counter-complaints, in any case where a countercomplaint is filed, the Title IX Coordinator will assess whether the allegations in the countercomplaint are made in good faith. When counter-complaints are not made in good faith, they will not be permitted. They will be considered potentially retaliatory and will be referred to Student Conduct for investigation.
Counter-complaints determined to have been reported in good faith will be processed using the Formal Grievance Process. At the Title IX Coordinator’s discretion, investigation of such claims may take place after resolution of the underlying initial Written Complaint.
Advisors in the Formal Grievance Process
The Parties may each have a Title IX Advisor of their choice present with them for all meetings, interviews, and hearings within the Formal Grievance Process, if they so choose. The Title IX Coordinator will appoint an advisor to any party who has not elected one, for the purpose of a hearing.
Sanction Ranges
The following sanction ranges apply for Title IX Prohibited Conduct under this Policy. Sanctions can be assigned outside of the specified ranges based on aggravating or mitigating circumstances, or the Respondent’s cumulative conduct record.
• Quid Pro Quo Harassment: warning through dismissal or termination.
• Hostile Environment Harassment: warning through dismissal or termination.
• Rape: suspension through dismissal or termination.
• Fondling: warning through suspension (termination for employees).
• Incest: warning through dismissal or termination.
• Statutory Rape: warning through dismissal (termination for employees).
• Stalking: probation through dismissal or termination.
• Dating/Domestic Violence: probation through dismissal or termination.
Please Note: Where a pattern is found, it can be the basis to enhance sanctions, accordingly.
Retaliation Prohibited
Those who make a complaint or participate in a process under this policy are protected from retaliation. Retaliation charges will be referred to Student Conduct (students) and/or Human Resources (employees) for appropriate disciplinary proceedings. Retaliation is defined as follows:
• Adverse action, including intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination, against any person,
• by the College, a student, employee, or a person authorized by the College to provide aid, benefit, or service under the College’s education program or activity,
• for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by law or this Policy, or
• because the person has engaged in protected activity, including reporting information, making a Complaint, testifying, assisting, or participating or refusing to participate in any manner in an investigation or resolution process under this Policy and related Procedures.
Standard of Proof
The College uses the preponderance of the evidence standard of proof when determining whether a Policy violation occurred. This means that the College will decide whether it is more likely than not, based upon the available information at the time of the decision, that the Respondent is in violation of the Policy.
False Allegations and Evidence
Deliberately false and/or malicious accusations under this Policy are a serious offense and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. This does not include allegations that are made in good faith but are ultimately shown to be erroneous or do not result in a determination of a Policy violation.
Additionally, witnesses and Parties who knowingly provide false evidence, tamper with or destroy evidence, or deliberately mislead an official investigating or facilitating a resolution process can be subject to discipline. While the College may pursue Policy violations against those who make materially false statements in bad faith in the course of a resolution under this
Policy or related Procedures, a finding that an individual is responsible for a violation is not sufficient to conclude that the individual has made a materially false statement in bad faith.
Emergency Removal
The College may act to remove a student Respondent accused of Title IX Prohibited Conduct from its education program or activities, partially or entirely, on an emergency basis when an individualized safety and risk analysis has determined that an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any student or other individual justifies removal. This risk analysis is performed by the Threat Assessment Team using its standard objective violence risk assessment procedures, in consultation with the Dean of Students.
Federal Timely Warning Obligations
The College issues timely warnings for reported incidents that pose a serious or continuing threat of bodily harm or danger to members of the College community.
Independence and Conflicts of Interest
Individuals implementing this Policy act with independence and authority, free from bias and conflicts of interest. To raise any concern involving bias, conflict of interest, misconduct, or discrimination, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Vice President of Institutional Equity.
Guest Registration (pilot)
Guests
Evening guests are welcome at the College provided that the guest(s) are 18 years of age or older and guest(s) are the same gender as their host. All guests under the age of 18 years must register and be approved by the Director of Residential Life and Education directly and be at least 16 years of age. This notification should be done 24 hours in advance of the visit and done so in an email.
The College reserves the right to restrict the number of guests each student may host on weekends when a larger volume of guests is anticipated (i.e. Spring Weekend, etc.) The following regulations apply to all evening guests who are 18 years of age or older:
• All residents who occupy the room in which the guest will be residing are agreeable to have guests.
• Any unregistered guest may be escorted off campus and issued a no trespass warning by Campus Safety & Security.
• Any College student hosting a guest is required to remain with that person for the duration of the visit.
• All guests visiting a student past 9:00pm, must register their guest through the StarRez Housing Portal. Upon approval, print out a copy of the approval email for your guest to have for the duration of their stay.
• Residential students are limited to hosting two (2) guests during any period of time
• Guests cannot stay beyond 2 consecutive nights in a one-week period.
• Guests are required to have a valid government issued photo ID (driver’s license, stateissued ID, Passport, etc.) while visiting campus.
• Guests must obtain a guest’s parking pass through the Campus Safety & Security Office.
• Host student(s) should inform the guest of all College policies (e.g., social, housing, and parking) prior to the guest’s arrival on campus. Students, who host guests or evening guests, are responsible for the actions of their guests who, in turn, are expected to abide by the community standards required of Saint Anselm College students.
o Guests are defined as any non-Saint Anselm student who is visiting a residential student.
o Any guests found in violation of the Student Conduct and Community Standards, will be documented and the host may be held responsible through the Student Conduct process.
All guests (including Saint Anselm College students) who visit residence halls with staffed front desks are expected to present an ID to the desk attendant and log the room to which they are visiting. If a desk attendant is not present, an ID should NOT be left on the desk.
Discriminatory Harassment Policy and Procedure
Updated: January 2026
I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE
Saint Anselm College is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment for learning, living, and working. The College prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or veteran or uniformed service status (“protected characteristics”). The College is committed to responding promptly and equitably to reports of such conduct.11
This document is intended to:
• Define and distinguish bias incidents and discriminatory harassment
• Identify reporting options, resources, and supportive measures
• Describe the College’s centralized review and resolution processes
• Ensure consistent, fair, and impartial responses to reports of discriminatory harassment involving students
11 This Policy is informed by, and in compliance with, applicable civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. DISTINGUISHING BIAS INCIDENTS FROM DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT
A bias incident is conduct, speech, or expression that reflects prejudice or stereotyping toward an individual or group. Bias incidents may be intentional or unintentional; many bias incidents are not perceived as aggressive or harmful by the individual(s) who engaged in the conduct. While bias incidents may not violate law or College policy, they may nevertheless have a significant negative impact on individuals and on the campus climate.
Discriminatory harassment that creates a hostile environment is a civil rights concern. A hostile environment arises from:
• Unwelcome conduct
• directed toward an individual or group based on one or more legally protected characteristics
• that is so severe, or persistent, or pervasive when evaluated from an objective perspective that it
• interferes with or limits a community member’s ability to participate in or benefit from the College’s educational programs or activities.
When evaluating whether a hostile environment exists, the College assesses the cumulative effect of individual incidents All discriminatory harassment involves bias; however, not all bias incidents rise to the level of discriminatory harassment.
C. INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK
The Respect and Belonging Team (“RBT”) responds to bias incidents with a restorative framework before the conduct, by escalation or aggregation, reaches the level of discriminatory harassment.
The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (“OEOP”) responds using a civil rights rubric if the College is on notice that an individual, or group, may be experiencing barriers to participation in College programing due to severe, persistent or pervasive harassment.
Unlike the RBT process, a civil rights response involving the OEOP may lead to sanctions, if necessary, to stop, eliminate, and prevent the recurrence of discrimination.
1. RBT: Response to Bias Incidents
The RBT responds to reported incidents of bias through education, support, and community healing rather than discipline. The RBT is responsible for:
• Providing support to individuals or groups impacted by bias
• Referring community members to appropriate resources and policies including, as applicable, Community Standards/Dean of Students or OEOP
• Educating the campus community about the impact of bias
• Facilitating resolution, restorative practices, and community-building efforts
• Partnering with OEOP to monitor trends
The RBT’s work emphasizes awareness, learning, and repair.
2. OEOP: Response to Discriminatory Harassment
The OEOP is responsible for the College’s compliance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and for implementing this Policy.
The OEOP works in close coordination with the RBT and the Diversity & Inclusion Office (“DIO”) to:
• Track all reports, including bias incidents
• Conduct pattern and climate analysis
• Evaluate whether individual or aggregated bias incidents may constitute or contribute to a discriminatory hostile environment
• Review referrals from the RBT involving severe, repeated, or escalating conduct
• Initiate civil rights review and resolution processes when appropriate
• Ensure that the College’s response under this policy is coordinated, centralized, and consistent
II. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY
This Policy applies to all Saint Anselm College students. It applies to conduct occurring on campus, within College programs or activities, or off campus when such conduct contributes to a hostile environment on campus.
Sex-based harassment that falls within the scope of the 2020 Title IX regulations will be addressed under the College’s Title IX Policy.
III. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
A. Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that is objectively offensive and so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it limits or denies another student’s participation in College programs or activities by creating a hostile environment.
In determining whether conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive to meet the above standards, the OEOP examines totality of the circumstances including the context, nature, scope, frequency, duration, and location of incidents, as well as the relationships of the persons involved. While a hostile environment typically arises from repeated conduct, at times, even a single or isolated incident may create a hostile environment if the incident is sufficiently severe. The more severe the conduct, the less need there is to show a repetitive series of incidents to prove a hostile environment, particularly if the harassment is physical.
A person’s subjective belief that behavior is or is not intimidating, hostile, or offensive does not determine whether that behavior is prohibited harassment under this Policy. The behavior must substantially interfere with access to a College program or activity from an objective perspective.
B. Retaliation
Retaliation is an independent and serious civil rights violation.
Retaliation is any adverse action, intimidation, threat, coercion, or discrimination against an individual taken for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by this Policy or federal, state, or local laws or ordinances, and their implementing regulations, or because the individual has made a report, or assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in any investigation or proceeding related to this Policy. It is an intentional act of “striking back” or treating someone unfairly because they engaged in a “protected activity,” like filing a complaint or opposing discrimination under this Policy.
IV. REPORTING OPTIONS
Early intervention can prevent harm before it becomes systemic. You don’t need to label a concern to report it.
A. Bias Incident Reports
Reports may be made to the Respect and Belonging Team. The RBT and OEOP meet regularly to review bias incident reports, consider aggregate impact, and determine whether referral for civil rights review is warranted.
B. Direct Reports
Reports may be made to any of the following administrators:
• Marcie Vaughan
Executive Director, Equal Opportunity Programs & Title IX Coordinator
603-641-7477 | mvaughan@anselm.edu
• Molly McKean
Vice President of Human Resources and Institutional Equity
603-641-7258 | mmckean@anselm.edu
• Susan Gabert
Vice President for Student Development and Mission / Dean of Students
603-641-7600 | sgabert@anselm.edu
• Mark Cronin
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean 603-641-7250 | mwcronin@anselm.edu
All direct reports made outside the RBT process will be channeled to the OEOP for review and tracked centrally.
C. Law Enforcement
Community members may contact law enforcement at any time. College administrators are available to assist any community member in contacting law enforcement.
In emergencies, call 911.
V. SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
Supportive measures are available on an interim and ongoing basis to individuals impacted by bias and discriminatory harassment. These measures are designed to restore or preserve access to College programs and activities. They may include housing reassignment; academic support; referrals; or any other reasonably available support as required to preserve or maintain access to College programs and activities.
VI. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Information related to reports under this Policy is shared on a need-to-know basis in order to ensure a prompt, equitable, and impartial response. Complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, but the privacy of reports will be protected. In most situations, the OEOP will confer with a reporting or impacted party before sharing identifiable information with other administrators. However, if a report indicates an imminent threat to health or safety, information will be shared with College administrators, Campus Safety and/or law enforcement.
The College provides training on privacy obligations and responsible handling of sensitive information.
VII. OEOP RESPONSE STEPS
A civil rights review by the OEOP may be triggered by:
• Referral from RBT involving egregious or repeated conduct
• Direct report
• Aggregation of RBT reports
A. Initial Assessment
The OEOP assesses reports referred by the RBT, or received directly, to determine whether further action under this Policy or warranted. The OEOP also may independently intervene in individual or aggregate reports on the basis of trends, climate, or cumulative impact. To that end, RBT and OEOP regularly meet to review Bias Incident reports and data.
Upon receipt of a referral or direct report, the OEOP will contact the complaining and/or impacted party, if known, to acknowledge the report and explain the initial assessment process, which may include interviewing the impacted parties and conferring with RBT or other College administrators.12 If the complaining and/or impacted party decline to participate, the OEOP will move forward without their input.
To determine whether a civil right resolution process is required, the OEOP will consider the totality of the circumstances, including but not limited to:
• Severity and persistence of the conduct
• Whether the conduct was unwelcome
• Evidence of intentional bias, prejudice, or hostility
If a civil right resolution process is unwarranted under the circumstances, the OEOP will refer the matter back to the RBT or the Dean of Students office, as appropriate. The OEOP will follow up with the complaining and/or impacted party to explain the reason for the referral.
B. Civil Rights Resolution Process
If a civil rights resolution process is warranted, it will be designed on a case by case basis, as appropriate under the circumstances. Approaches may include:
• Informal or restorative approaches, with the voluntary assent of all parties
• Accepted responsibility
• Educational or remedial interventions
• Formal investigation and determination
If the appropriate resolution process involves a formal investigation, the OEOP or designee will conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation. The Complainant and Respondent are entitled to:
• Receive written notice of the allegations;
• Make timely objections in writing to the assignment of investigative personnel on the basis of bias or conflict of interest;
• Be accompanied by an advisor to all meetings and interviews;
• An opportunity to respond to inculpatory and exculpatory evidence;
12 Where the impacted party is anonymous or unknown, other tools will be used to gather information, for instance, surveys and climate assessments. When the respondent is unknown, the College’s ability to take corrective action will be limited but all reasonable efforts will be made to evaluate the situation and stop, prevent, and eliminate recurrence of discriminatory harassment.
• Receive a written determination;
• Appeal the determination13
Following a formal investigation, the OEOP will make written findings documenting the cumulative impact of individual incidents and evaluating whether a hostile environment exists based on the totality of circumstances.
C. Appeals
An appeal of a determination must be submitted in writing within five (5) business days. The available grounds for appeal are (1) conflict of interest/bias or (2) newly discovered evidence that was not previously available.
Appeals will be heard by the Vice President for Student Development and Mission / Dean of Students, the Vice President for Institutional Equity, or designee.
D. Remedial Measures
The primary goal of a civil rights resolution process is to undo the negative effects of a hostile environment and to prevent it from recurring. Often, this be accomplished by implementing remedial measures designed to eliminate hostile environments, ensure equal program access, and provide support and resources to affected students.
The OEOP partners with appropriate College divisions, including RBT and the Dean of Students, to identify measures that will remediate the individual and community wide impacts of a hostile environment. Examples of remedial measures include mandatory role-based training; increased monitoring; policy changes; adjustments to programs or housing; and the like.
E. Corrective
Measures (Sanctions)
Sometimes, remedial measures may be insufficient to stop, eliminate, and prevent recurring discriminatory harassment or retaliation. Situations that may warrant sanctions include, but are not limited, to:
• Act(s) of bias by an individual student that create, or contribute to, a hostile environment.
• Intentional, repeated, or severe acts of bias, regardless of whether those acts create or contribute to a hostile environment finding.
The OEOP will partner with Community Standards/Dean of Students Office to identify, implement, and enforce sanctions that will effectively stop, eliminate, and prevent the recurrence of discrimination or retaliation, including suspending a student’s ability to live residentially on campus and suspension or expulsion from the College.
13 Sanctions are non-appealable.
The OEOP will maintain documentation of sanctions arising under this policy to ensure consistency and proportionality.
VIII. PROTECTION AGAINST RETALIATION
Retaliation against any individual for reporting discrimination or harassment, participating in an investigation, or exercising rights under this Policy is strictly prohibited. Allegations of retaliation will be promptly addressed by Community Standards/the Dean of Students Office.
If a retaliation claim is substantiated, the College will take disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
IX. ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE EXPRESSION
The College is firmly committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression. Faculty and students are free to teach, learn, research, debate, and express ideas without institutional censorship, provided such expression meets professional standards and does not violate law or College policy. These freedoms protect the expression of controversial, unpopular, or even offensive ideas. They do not, however, protect conduct that constitutes discriminatory harassment, personal threats, or other forms of misconduct.
