Maintenance and Safety

MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY  

Bullying   

Because each individual is created in God’s image, a core value that flows from our Christ-centered mission is that we recognize the dignity and great worth of all people. Incidents and behavior inconsistent with this mission will not be tolerated, such as bias-related incidents and hate crimes. Bias-related incidents can be any physical, spoken, visual or written acts of abuse, harassment, intimidation, vulgarity, or remarks of a personally destructive nature toward another person because of actual or perceived defining characteristics. This can occur whether the act is intentional or unintentional, or is directed toward an individual or group, regarding race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, workers’ compensation status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable local, state, or federal law; or any other distinguishing characteristic protected by applicable non-discrimination law.  

A hate crime occurs when a bias-related incident involves a criminal act being committed. These crimes may involve, but are not limited to, physical assault, damage to property, bullying, harassment, verbal abuse or insults, or offensive graffiti or letters. Students involved in such incidents or behavior will be subject to discipline according to Minnesota and/or federal law, as well as College policies.  

Campus Safety     

Campus safety, security, & emergency preparedness is a responsibility that we all share.  All community members at Crown College play a critical role in keeping students, faculty, staff, and our guests safe on campus.  

Here’s how you can help do your part:  

• If you see something, say something  

• Reporting crimes, suspicious behavior, and safety concerns to the Crown College Student Security Team or local authorities helps keep us all safe  

• Program your phone with local emergency numbers  

• Emergencies 911 

• Carver County Dispatch 952-361-1231 

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 

• Carver County Mobile Crisis (Mental Health) 952-448-7601 

• Poison Control 800-222-1222 

• Don’t hesitate to make a report if something doesn’t look or feel right  

• Plan Ahead  

• The time to think about what you would do in an emergency is now  

• Take a few minutes to read through this handbook and the Crown College Emergency Protocols and consider how you would respond  

• Learn more about personal, family, and community preparedness at https://ready.gov.  

To ensure the safety and security of our community, precautionary measures are taken by Crown College, including:  

•  The Crown Student Security Team regularly conducts rounds of the entire campus  

• Outside doors to all buildings are secured and can only be opened with the Crown Mobile app.   

• All public areas of the Main Building (except the Student Center and the Coffee Shop) are closed from 12:00 AM until 7:00 AM.  

• Residents are asked to promote campus safety & security by keeping their vehicle, room, and/or apartment doors locked, not loaning keys to others, and by reporting suspicious activity.   

• Non-residents and unregistered guests are to leave campus by 1:00 AM.  

• Unauthorized use of keys or security ID cards and/or propping open of locked doors compromises the security of the campus and its residents.  Violations will result in disciplinary action and/or fines.  

• When Residence Life or Campus Security Team personnel need to exercise their duties to ensure campus safety, students should respond immediately and respectfully.  

Escorts  

Campus Security staff are available for safe escort assistance during the academic year.  Please contact Campus Security at 952-446-4101 .  

Fire, Security and Life Safety Equipment   

Fire, security, & safety equipment such as fire alarms, cameras, AEDs, extinguishers, card readers, locks, and smoke detectors are in all residence halls on campus.  They should be used only in emergency situations.  

Tampering with any security, fire, or life safety equipment may result in disciplinary action and/or criminal charges.  

Violations of Security Policies   

Violation of Crown College Security policies may result in disciplinary actions or fines.   

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  

Crown College has established detailed emergency procedures for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  These emergency procedures are found in the Crown College Emergency Protocols, which is located in the office of each department head.  

The Emergency Protocols cover several emergency incidents and disruptions that may occur on campus.    

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION/DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITY POLICY    

Crown College believes in the importance of freedom of expression and in the value of permitting all members of the college community to publicly express support for or opposition to issues and actions. The following guidelines have been established to protect freedom of expression and provide a meaningful outlet for that expression:   

• On-campus and off-campus groups wishing to demonstrate on the Crown College campus must submit their proposal in writing to the Office of Student Development and receive approval at least 24 hours in advance of the demonstration.    

• Plans submitted to the Office of Student Development should include the number of people involved, the location, time, and purpose of the demonstration.    

• All protests should be peaceful and respectful of other members of the community and campus property.    

No person or organization may interfere with, disrupt normal activity and operations of, or promote the interference or disruption of students, faculty, administration, staff, or the educational mission of the College or its buildings, equipment, or facilities. Any form of expression that interferes with such activities and operations or invades the rights of persons is prohibited. Pranking or prank wars may be considered a disruptive activity.   

Noncompliance with reasonable time, place, or manner restrictions on expression is considered a violation of this policy. Such activity includes, but is not limited to, behavior in a classroom or instructional program that interferes with the instructor or presenter’s ability to conduct the class or program or with the ability of others to profit from the class or program.   

The Office of Student Development has the right to discontinue any protests or demonstrations not in compliance with these guidelines. Off-campus protesters are not permitted to participate in a demonstration on the campus without advance permission from the Office of Student Development and may be asked to leave campus at the discretion of Security personnel or staff members of the Office of Student Development.  To remain in the vicinity of activity that is disrupting normal College functions when requested to leave by a College official is prohibited. Bystanders, if their presence incites or adds to the disruption, as well as more active participants in the disruptive activity, may be in violation of this policy as well.   

Hoverboards and Drones  

Hoverboards are banned from all campus property because of the fire risk. Personal drones are banned from all campus property and airspace because of safety concerns and to prevent unwanted privacy intrusion. Permission to use a drone for a specific project/event must be obtained in advance from Operations. Students found with a hoverboard or a drone will be asked to take it home. If the student cannot immediately remove the device in question, it will be temporarily confiscated. Students who do not comply with this policy may incur a fine and/or disciplinary action.   

Keys/Door Access   

Students will be issued a room key and/or given door access through a smartphone security app to their assigned room, residence hall, and the Main building for the duration of each academic session in which they are enrolled. An individual issued a College key/door access assumes responsibility regarding the use and handling of them. The key and door access are for the assigned individual’s use only. Physical student ID cards are available upon request from Information Technology (IT).   

Any loss or breach of a student’s door access should be reported immediately to IT. The loss of a residence hall key should be reported immediately to their Resident Director. Students will be responsible for the replacement cost incurred for lost keys and credentials.   

Loss and Theft  

Crown College strives to be a safe and friendly environment, but theft can occur on campus. If items of value are stolen, inform the Crown Student Security Team. Depending on the monetary amount of the theft, students have the option to also file a police report and are encouraged to do so should the loss amount be significant. To deter theft, keep room doors locked, and backpacks within reach and sight always.    

Students are expected to carry their own personal property insurance in the event of loss or damage to personal property (clothing, books, cell phones, electronics, etc.) on campus, in residence halls or in Crown College vehicles (athletic or academic trips, etc.). Student, staff, and faculty personal property is not insured by Crown and must be insured by the owner which includes any student or his/her parent. It is understood and agreed that the College will not be held responsible for loss, damage or theft of personal property of the Student or his/her guest(s).    

Missing Person Policy  

In the event a student is reported missing for 24 hours (or less if circumstances deem it prudent to proceed) from campus, the College’s goals are to maintain confidentiality, be sensitive to friends and family, and maintain responsible control of potentially volatile situations.     

Crown College recognizes the importance of safety for each member of our community. If a member of the College community has reason to believe that a student who resides in on-campus housing is missing, he or she should immediately notify the Crown Student Security Team (952-446-4101).   

After being notified, the College will generate a missing person report and initiate a thorough investigation. After the investigation has taken place, should the College determine the student is missing and has been missing for more than 24 hours, the College will notify the Carver County Sheriff’s Office and the student’s emergency contact no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing.   

MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER VEHICLES   

Like all other motor vehicles, motorcycles operated, owned, and parked on campus by students (residential and commuter status), faculty, and staff must be registered on our.crown.edu. A parking permit must be displayed where it is easily visible. (Please secure student permits to the vehicle using tape since student permits do not have adhesive.) All motorcycles must be properly licensed and parked in legitimate parking spaces. Parking next to housing units or residence halls is not allowed. All parking rules and regulations apply to motorcycles.   

Snowmobiles, boats, and minibikes are not allowed on campus grounds.  

PARKING  

Parking regulations have been set by Crown College Administration and are overseen by the Operations Office (W215). Each motor vehicle operated by a student, faculty, or staff must be registered. A brief overview of the Crown’s Parking Policy is below. For the College’s complete Motor Vehicle Regulations, please click here.   

• The white or purple, plastic permit that is hung on the rearview mirror is kept for the duration of the student’s time at Crown College. However, renewal is required each year. The new stickers should be placed on top of the old stickers on the existing permit. To renew or update a parking permit, log onto our.crown.edu > Students > Campus Life > Vehicle Registration > Renew Current Permit or View/Edit Vehicle Information Associated with Current Permit. You can also access this page by clicking here.  

• Students are responsible for monitoring their student Crown email announcements as to the deadline for registering their vehicle. Ticketing will begin after the deadline.  

• After a vehicle is registered, students will receive an email saying their permit is ready to be picked up in the Operations Office.  

• All vehicles must be parked properly in a legitimate parking space and in the correct lot at all times.  

• If the lot the student is registered for is full, there is overflow parking available in the back row of the Athletic Parking Lot. There is no overnight parking (between the hours of 12:30 am and 7 am) in the first three rows of the Athletic Parking Lot and in the Main Parking Lot located in the front of the Main building.   

• All motorcycles must be properly registered and parked in a legitimate parking space at all times, not by the housing units.  

• Non-operational vehicles are not allowed on campus at any time.  

• If a permit is misplaced or lost, a new permit will need to be requested resulting in a $25 permit replacement fee.   

• Any vehicles on campus without a proper permit (including the correct lot and year sticker) visibly displayed in the window, or in violation of Crown’s Motor Vehicle Regulations, will be subject to ticketing, immobilization, and/or impounding at the owner’s expense.  

1. Parking During Breaks   

If a student needs to leave their vehicle on campus during a break, i.e. Christmas, Spring, etc., vehicles are to be parked in one of the last three (3) rows of the Athletic Parking Lot. Relocating vehicles to this area frees up the parking lots for maintenance and/or snow removal by FMS staff while students are not on campus.  

2. Snow Removal Event Policy  

When plowing is required on campus, Snow Removal notices will be posted in various locations on campus, as well as noted in the bi-weekly Community Update emails, on the Crown Mobile app, and other pertinent modes of communication. Snow removal notices will indicate which lots and at what date and time said lots will be cleared of snow. Students are responsible to be aware of these notices and move their vehicles accordingly. Vehicles not removed within the stated date and time will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.   

3. Bicycles  

Bicycles may only be parked or stored in designated bicycle racks outside of residence halls. They may not be stored in stairwells, lounges, hallways, etc. Bicycles must not be left on campus over the summer except for residents living in Faith Village Summer Housing or Faith Village Family Housing.   

Bicycles left in bicycle racks in any other locations after May 15 each year will be considered abandoned and will be removed.  

4.  Other Vehicles  

Boats, snowmobiles, and minibikes are not allowed on campus grounds.  

PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE   

Students are expected to carry their own personal property insurance in the event of loss or damage to personal property (clothing, books, cell phones, electronics, etc.) on campus, in residence halls or in Crown College vehicles (athletic or academic trips, etc.). Student, staff, and faculty personal property is not insured by Crown and must be insured by the owner which includes any student or his/her parent.   

RECREATIONAL FIRE POLICY 

To protect and ensure the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff, Crown College will abide by the following rules and regulations while having a recreational bonfire on campus. 

• Recreational fires are to be held in fire pits provided by FMS or the fire ring located on the beach of Lake Parley. 

• A bonfire event must have a contact person who will coordinate with the Student Development office to input the event and all pertinent information (date, time, location, supplies needed, staff or Res. Life representative, etc.) into Ad Astra (Outlook). The contact person is responsible for communicating with FMS (the Events department) 3 to 5 days prior to the event to complete a bonfire form to reserve needed supplies. 

• A student leader or staff person must be present for the full duration of the bonfire while burning is taking place on campus. 

• Bonfires must be kept to a 3’ in diameter and 3’ in height size fire. 

• Bonfires must be contained within an approved fire ring, on pavement, to avoid ruining or burning the grass or other vegetation areas on campus. 

• Students may obtain a fire ring and firewood from FMS if desired. Supplies must be requested within 3-5 days prior to the event. 

WORK REQUESTS  

Should a student have maintenance needs in their residence hall/room, they are to contact their RA who will then submit a Work Request on their behalf. If the response to the maintenance request is not handled promptly, it is the student’s responsibility to follow-up with the RA.  

Other maintenance or cleaning needs noticed in the Main Building or around the campus grounds may be reported to the Facility Management Services by sending an email to workorder@crown.edu.  

1. Access for Maintenance  

Residence halls and rooms are available 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, to College staff for the purpose of entering to make necessary repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, or to supply necessary services, or to show the premises to workers or contractors. Maintenance technicians could be working in the residence halls between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. Students are advised to use discretion in their dress when walking through the hallways during these hours. In an emergency, College personnel reserve the right to enter the premises at any time for the purpose of making corrections or repairs. 

RESIDENCE HALL FIRE SAFETY  

To prevent fires from occurring within the residence halls, the College, in concurrence with local and state laws, has established certain precautionary guidelines: 

• Due to insurance regulations and fire prevention safety, open flames are not allowed in residence halls. Therefore, no candles, potpourri, incense, etc. that requires a flame may be used or kept in a residence hall room. 

• Halogen lamps, space heaters, and live trees pose significant fire hazards and, therefore, may not be used or kept in residence halls. 

• Hanging of items from, touching, and/or tampering of any kind with the fire sprinkler systems is not permitted. 

• Combustible materials, including flammable liquids, may not be kept in a residence hall or apartment unit. 

• All personal items must be kept in the resident’s room/apartment. No personal items may be kept in the hallways, utility areas and/or common areas. 

• Disconnecting automatic door closures is a violation of fire code. Tampering with door closures or propping open doors will result in a fine. 

• Utility areas (near furnaces, storage rooms, etc.) are not to be utilized as additional living space and must remain empty and accessible at all times for maintenance repair.