Student Rights, Privacy, & Safety (Freshman Student)

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STUDENT RIGHTS, PRIVACY AND CAMPUS SAFETY Elizabeth Woodley Interim Title IX Coordinator, Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics Creston Lynch Associate Dean, University Life

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RIGHTS

PRIVACY OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) • Inspect and review educational records • Seek amendment to educational records • Require consent to disclose educational records • File a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office in the US Department of Education for alleged violations of their rights • Includes all students enrolled at Mason http://registrar.gmu.edu/ferpa/ Have a question? Send it to us! Text MasonPatriots to 37607, followed by your question.

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DIRECTORY INFORMATION • In response to the passage of HB1 (Code of Virginia 23.1-405 (C)) on July 1, 2018, Mason is prohibited from releasing directory information to any third party with regard to a student’s mailing address, telephone numbers, and email addresses without the written consent of the student.

• Additional information regarding HB1 and the HB1 OptIn Form can be found at https://registrar.gmu.edu/ferpa/

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WHEN WILL YOU CONTACT MY FAMILY? • In the case of a health or safety emergency • • •

A student is unconscious and in need of medical attention A student is transported to the hospital for a mental health concern from Student Health Services or Counseling and Psychological Services Extreme circumstances (on a case-by-case basis)

• Importance of communication • Ability to provide information about policies and processes We are here to help you! We will reach out to you for conversation and resource support.

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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION • Freedom of speech and expression is your (and everyone’s) right.

• It is a valuable tool for teaching and learning • Speech should not: • Interrupt the rights of others • Be unlawful • Endanger the safety of others

• If rights are violated, submit a report.

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YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW • Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report • •

Available online at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/ Contains Mason’s crime and fire statistics and other important information related to campus safety

• Mason’s Daily Crime and Fire Log • •

Available online at http://police.gmu.edu/crime-log-test/ Contains all reported crimes and fires that occur on and near Mason’s property

• Emergency Reporting •

Students receive notifications of emergency situations and serious criminal threats via text message and e-mail

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YOUR HOMEWORK Review University Policy 1202: https://tinyurl.com/MASON1202 Review the Code of Student Conduct: https://tinyurl.com/MASONCONDUCTCODE

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RESPONSIBILITIES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT • • • • • • • •

Go to class Ask for help Be in control of your education Monitor financial aid deadlines Comply with immunization record requirements Obey the Honor Code and Code of Student Conduct Confirm directory information Update emergency contact information

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SEE SOMETHING? SAY AND DO SOMETHING • If you think someone is in trouble, but you are not sure – see if the person nearest to you thinks there is trouble. If so, call the police.

• If alcohol or drugs are a concern, we have a medical amnesty policy.

• Do not step in between two people engaged in a physical altercation.

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Use your voice to ask Are you OK? Are you safe?

• Please do not assume that someone else will get involved. You would want someone to help if it was you or someone you love.

• For emergencies: call Mason Police at 9-1-1 • For non-emergencies: call Mason Police at 703-993-2810 Have a question? Send it to us! Text MasonPatriots to 37607, followed by your question.

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ABOUT AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT • George Mason University is an “affirmative consent campus” – this means that all students have the right to attend without fear of discrimination.

• One has obtained affirmative consent when consent is: • Informed (knowing) • Voluntary (freely given) • Active (not passive) Have a question? Send it to us! Text MasonPatriots to 37607, followed by your question.

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PREVENTION IS KEY • Many instances are preventable if you simply take the time to talk, listen, and get permission to proceed.

• The best way to prevent sexual assault or intimate partner violence is to communicate with your partner about your expectations or desires and seek affirmative consent at every interaction, for every activity.

• If alcohol or drugs are involved, be sure that they are able to provide affirmative consent; if you are not sure, walk away!

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WHERE CAN I REPORT ISSUES OF CONCERN? • Mason has confidential resources that can offer guidance without being required to notify the Title IX Coordinator • Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) | 703.993.2380 | http://caps.gmu.edu • Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) | 703.993.3686 | http://ssac.gmu.edu • Student Health Services | 703.993.2831 | http://shs.gmu.edu

• Every other staff, faculty and employee at Mason is a Responsible Employee – that means they are a private, nonconfidential resource required to report what they have learned to the Title IX Coordinator We have resources and options at Mason. We are here to help.

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WHAT STUDENTS REPORT When students make reports of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, retaliation, and complicity, the following actions are possible: • • • • • •

Issuance of an administrative No Contact Order Requesting a formal or informal investigation Sending an email to their faculty letting them know they are “dealing” with something and will be back to class Switching sections of a class Having their work schedule altered Moving residence hall rooms

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RESOURCES

PREPAREDNESS • Mason Alert: Mason’s emergency notification system • Sends emergency notifications and timely warnings to the university community via text, email, telephone call, and digital signage.

• All university students and employees are automatically enrolled in Mason Alert • Students can register cell phone number(s) and additional email addresses

• Rave Guardian: Mason’s campus safety mobile application • Enhances preparedness and safety on-campus using interactive features • Allows students to create a network of friends, family and campus safety personnel • Includes anonymous, two-way crime reporting through text and picture messaging

• Emergency Management Program: http://ready.gmu.edu • Emergency plans are used to coordinate response activities and provide support to first responders and those impacted by the emergency • University plans are designed to protect students, employees, and visitors Have a question? Send it to us! Text MasonPatriots to 37607, followed by your question.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT MASON • Compliance, Diversity, Ethics (Title IX): https://diversity.gmu.edu/title-ix • Counseling and Psychological Services: http://caps.gmu.edu/ • Dean of Students: http://ulife.gmu.edu/ • Diversity, Inclusion, & Multicultural Education +LGBTQ Resources: http://odime.gmu.edu • Police and Public Safety: http://police.gmu.edu/ • Safety, Emergency and Enterprise Risk Management: http://ehs.gmu.edu/ • Student Health Services: http://shs.gmu.edu/ • Student Support and Advocacy Center: http://ssac.gmu.edu/ Have a question? Send it to us! Text MasonPatriots to 37607, followed by your question.

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CONTACT US Juliet Blank-Godlove Dean of Students, University Life 703.993.2884 | jblank@gmu.edu

Creston Lynch Associate Dean, University Life 703.993.2884 | clynch21@gmu.edu

Eric Fowler Clery Compliance & Crime Analyst, Police and Public Safety 703.993.5497 | efowler@gmu.edu

Elizabeth Woodley Interim Title IX Coordinator, Compliance, Diversity, & Ethics 703.993.8730 | ewoodley@gmu.edu

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AFTER THIS PRESENTATION, I HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF MASON'S POLICIES REGARDING STUDENT RIGHTS, PRIVACY, AND CAMPUS SAFETY.

A. Strongly Agree B. Agree C. Neutral

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