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3.1 - 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:
To ensure the safety and security of our community, precautionary measures are taken by Crown College, including:
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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.
3.2 - Escorts
Campus Security staff are available for safe escort assistance during the academic year. Please contact Campus Security at 952-446-4101 .
3.3 - 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.
3.4 - Violations of Security Policies
Violation of Crown College Security policies may result in disciplinary actions or fines.
3.5 - 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.
3.6 - Freedom of Expression
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:
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Plans submitted to Campus Security should include the number of people involved, the location, time, and purpose of the demonstration.
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.
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.
Campus Security 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 Campus Security and may be asked to leave campus at the discretion of Security personnel or staff members or 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.
3.7 - 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.
3.8 - 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 Area Coordinator/Resident Director. Students will be responsible for the replacement cost incurred for lost keys and credentials.
3.9 - 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 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).
3.10 - Lost and Found
Lost and found articles, as well as inquiries about lost articles, should be directed to Facility Management Services. Clothing and less valuable items go in a bin near the Weight Room entrance. More valuable items such as electronics, keys, and jewelry are kept at the Mail Center. At the end of each semester unclaimed items are discarded.
3.11 - 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 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.
3.12 - 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.
3.13 - Parking
Parking regulations have been set by Crown College Administration and are overseen by the Operations Office. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3.13.1 - 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.
3.13.2 - 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.
3.13.3 - 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.
3.13.4 - Other Vehicles
Boats, snowmobiles, and minibikes are not allowed on campus grounds.
3.14 - 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.
3.15 - 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.
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A bonfire event must have a contact person who will coordinate with the Student Development office to submit the event and all pertinent information (date, time, location, supplies needed, staff or Res. Life representative, etc.). The contact person is responsible for communicating with FMS 3 to 5 days prior to the event to request supplies.
3.16 - Fireworks and Weapons
Students are not allowed to have fireworks or weapons on campus or in building. Such items are not to be stored in vehicles. This includes all forms of fireworks, shotguns, rifles, ammunition, knives (except pocketknives with blades smaller than three inches), paint ball guns, splat ball guns, pellet guns, BB guns, air soft guns or compatible devices, hunting equipment, etc. No hunting is permitted on the campus.
Students possessing and/or using fireworks will be subject to fines, legal prosecution, and additional disciplinary action from the College. Violators are subject to legal prosecution and/or a fine, and additional disciplinary action from the College.
3.17 - Voluntary Participation Waiver
All students traveling on or for Crown College business (including travel for student clubs, groups, coursework, etc.) must sign a Voluntary Event Participation Waiver.
Copies of the waiver may be obtained by contacting the Head of the Department you are travelling with or from the Operations Office. Please return the completed waiver to the Department Head who will in turn return all completed waivers to the Operations Office.
3.18 - Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy Summary
Crown College is committed to maintaining a Christ-centered environment that takes the safety of the community seriously. Sexual misconduct & sexual harassment can create a significant negative impact on the Crown community and will be responded to promptly. Crown prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct, including (sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. All members of Crown College must comply with this policy and it pertains to activities on campus and off campus, including all Crown-sponsored activities.
All faculty and staff are required to report Title IX violations that they are made aware of. Exceptions to this policy are confidential resources.
If you have experience or are aware of a violation of this policy, reports may be made on Crown College’s website, or you may reach out directly to Crown’s Title IX Coordinator:
Tamra Petersen
petersent@crown.edu
952-446-4122
For more information about Title IX, including a full copy of the Sexual Misconduct Policy, visit our website:
Crown College Sexual Misconduct Website
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