The Clery Act

The Clery ActAboutThe following polices are provided as part of Maine College of Art & Design’s (MECA&D) commitment to the safety and security of our community and are in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, enacted in October 1998.2025 Campus Safety and Security SurveyHazing ReportPoliciesPolicy for Reporting The Annual Disclosure of Crime StatisticsThe Executive Vice President prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The full text of this report can be located at ope.ed.gov/security. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus and alternate sites and residence life. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act. Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the designated campus officials (including but not limited to directors, deans, department heads, advisors of students/student organizations, athletic coaches), and local law enforcement agencies. Staff members at the Counseling and Wellness Office inform their clients of the procedures to report crime to the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the College on a voluntary or confidential basis, should they feel it is in the best interest of the client. A procedure is in place to anonymously capture crime statistics disclosed confidentially during such a session. Each year, an e-mail notification is made to all enrolled students that provides the access to this report. Faculty and staff receive similar email notifications. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the Library, Welcome Desk, Facilities, Admissions and Student Affairs. All prospective employees may obtain a copy from Admissions or Human Resources.Policy Statement Addressing the Reporting of Criminal OffensesTo report a crime: Contact dial 911 (for emergencies only) or Portland Police Department at 207.874.8479. Any suspicious activity or person seen in parking lots or loitering around motor vehicles, inside the residence halls, art galleries, inside buildings, or around College premises should be reported to Portland Police Department at 207.874.8479. The Maine College of Art & Design contact for reporting crimes is the Director of Residential Education & Housing at 207.699.5067.In addition, you may report a crime and/or incident to the following campus personnel:Laura Freid, PresidentBeth Elicker, Executive Vice PresidentIan Anderson, Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the CollegeMelvin Adams III, Dean of Student AffairsDonna Wermenchuk, Human Resources CoordinatorDoug Doering, Director of Facilities ManagementEach department augments with the other within their jurisdictions during mutual investigations, arrest, and prosecutions.Reporting of Criminal Activities or EmergenciesCommunity members, students, faculty, staff, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety related incidents to Portland Police Department, Facilities Management, Student Affairs, Security, faculty and/or staff in a timely manner. To report a crime, non emergency, security or public safety related matter on campus call 207.775.3052 or 207.699.5067. To report an emergency dial 911. To report a crime off-campus call the Portland Police Department at 207.874.8479 or 911. Dispatchers are available at the Portland Police Department 24 hours a day to answer your call. All security incident reports involving residential and/or off campus students are forwarded to the Director Residential Education & Housing for review. If a sexual assault or rape should occur, staff on the scene, including Portland Police, will offer the victim a wide variety of services. Sexual Assault Response Services in Portland are available by dialing 207.774.3613 or 1.800.313-9900. The information about “resources” is not provided to infer that those resources are “reporting entities” for Maine College of Art & Design. Crimes should be reported to the Executive Vice President to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics and to aid in providing timely warning notices to the community, when appropriate. For example, a crime that was reported only to the Sexual Assault Response Services would not be included in the Maine College of Art & Design crime statistics.Confidential Reporting ProceduresIf you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the MECA&D judicial system or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. With your permission, the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the College can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to help take steps to ensure the future safety of you and others. With such information, the College can keep an accurate records of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crimes statistics for the institution.Procedures Victims Should Follow Should an Offense OccurAny victims of any incidents, including assaults, sex offenses or sex assaults should immediately contact the Portland Police Department, which will immediately respond to assist the victims in getting medical attention, then investigate the crime. At all times, the victim’s rights will be protected and the victim will have input into the course of the investigation. Counseling services will be provided if the victim is receptive to such services.Notification of Options for Changing Living Areas or Academic SituationsAny victims of any incidents, including assaults, sex offenses or sexual assaults have the right to request a change in living are