Established in 1961, The Graduate Center is the doctorate-granting institution of The City University
of New York (CUNY).  An internationally-recognized center for advanced studies and a national model
for public doctoral education, The Graduate Center offers over thirty doctoral programs in the arts,
humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences, as well as a number of master's programs.  Many
of its faculty members are among the world's leading scholars in their respective fields.  The school
currently enrolls approximately four thousand students from throughout the United States, as well as
from about eighty foreign countries, and its alumni hold major positions in industry and government,
as well as in academia.  The Graduate Center is also home to twenty-eight interdisciplinary research
centers and institutes focused on areas of compelling social, civic, cultural, and scientific concerns.  With
its move in 1999 to a new campus in a landmark Fifth Avenue building, and through its extensive array
of public lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical events, The Graduate Center has become a vital
part of New York City's intellectual and cultural life.

SECURITY POLICIES AND CRIME REPORTING PROCEDURES   

POLICY STATEMENT

The well being of the individual and this institution being founded on respect for dignity, freedom
from fear and injury, the protection of rights and the conservation of resources, The Graduate
Center will abide no infringements thereof.

Accordingly, the security of its students, staff, faculty, affiliates and visitors, along with its premises
and property, is not a peripheral factor but central to the achievement of its educational, research, and
cultural mission.  With this perspective, the college has integrated a spectrum of security
considerations into its operations that range from the visible element of officer presences to the
invisible elements of property, privacy and data protection.

As required by federal law, The Graduate Center's yearly crime statistics for this report are compiled
on a calendar year basis and in accordance with the definitions provided by the FBI for use in
Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system.  These statistics include the previous 3 (2004, 2005, 2006) years
concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property immediately adjacent
to and accessible from the campus.  In addition, these statistics are gathered from reported crimes
to the Office of Security and Public Safety, security and public safety officers, other campus officials
with significant responsibility for students and student activities as well as those crimes reported to the
local police precinct. These statistics also include persons referred for campus disciplinary action for
categories required under the Clery Act including liquor law violations, drug law violations and illegal
weapons possession.

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PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES

This office has responsibility for the college security and safety postures in public, environmental,
and occupational safety senses.  It conducts on-going assessments of college conditions and develops
and implements policy and programs to enhance security and safety.

Its college administrators, contract guards, college security assistants and campus peace officers
perform prevention, coordination, and assistance functions. Contract guards and college security
assistants are defined as security guards in accordance with Article 7A of the General Business Law. 
These officers do not have arrest powers above that of a private citizen. Campus peace officers are
sworn peace officers and have arrest powers granted to them by the Board of Trustees of the City
University of New York pursuant to subdivision sixteen of section sixty-two hundred six of the education
law.  During most class hours, a total of at least 10 security personnel are in evidence throughout the
building.  They are alert to general conditions, unusual situations and unauthorized persons and are prepared
to help with information, referrals, fire evacuation, humanitarian assistance, and support to facilitate the
academic process.

The Office of Security and Public Safety is located in Room 1204 north of the Main Lobby.  Should the
office be closed, the nearby Lobby officers who are on duty during all class and operating hours will
either take action or contact other security personnel via telephone or radio.

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STATE & LOCAL POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVS. - DIAL 911

Here in midtown, the well equipped, trained, and experienced NYC police, fire, and emergency
medical services are readily available and the college never hesitates to call for their assistance.

The police (NYPD) will be called routinely and immediately in matters involving violent threats or
actions, the actual or reported possession of dangerous weapons, and any felonious or victimizing
crime.  The college has the right, as does any person including every person enrolled or employed by
the college, to directly consult with, or make complaints to the NYPD or any other agency.  The
Graduate Center has an excellent working relationship with the New York State Police, New York
City Police Department and the Midtown South precinct which allows the college to be informed of
crimes reported directly to the NYPD.

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REPORTING CRIMES

The college encourages the prompt, voluntary reporting of crime by victims or witnesses to both the
college and the NYPD in the interest of the college community and public safety. A security incident
report will be prepared and an investigation conducted in an effort to apprehend the perpetrator
of the offense and/or to prevent reoccurrence.  If requested, reports can be made on a confidential
basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statistics.  

Reports can be made to the Director of Security and Public Safety, and/or the Assistant Director of
Security and Public Safety directly by calling 212-817-7761 during office hours and via 212-817-7777
at anytime.  College counselors are encouraged to inform victims or witnesses they are counseling
that they can voluntarily and confidentially report crimes for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime
statistics.  

Timely warnings through various means will be made to the college community within 24-48 hours
whenever a crime that poses a continuing threat to others is committed, in an effort to prevent
similar crimes.  In addition, a daily Crime Log that records by the date the crime was reported, any
crime that occurred on campus, on a non-campus building or property, or public property or within
the patrol jurisdiction of the Office of Security and Public Safety will be maintained. The log is kept
in Room 1204 and Room 9117 and is available for public inspection.

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COMPLAINTS

A proper relationship between the Office of Security and Public Safety and the college community, fostered
by trust and confidence, is essential to a successful security and safety program. In order for us to better
understand the community's perception of our service, it is important that we investigate any allegation
of inappropriate officer conduct. Your criticisms and constructive suggestions for improvement are
welcome. Each complaint will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate corrective action will be taken
when warranted. You can file a complaint at the Lobby Desk by asking for the tour supervisor or by mailing
or calling the Director of Security and Public Safety.

If you would rather not contact the college, you can make your complaint directly to the Office of the
University Director of Public Safety at 1-212-541-0407. A member of the University Director's staff will be
assigned to investigate the complaint and recommend appropriate action. 

In a case where an officer is alleged to have committed an illegal or criminal act, the complaint can be
made to the New York City Police Department and/or the Director of Security and Public Safety.

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CAMPUS EMERGENCIES 

Fire – In case of fire or visible smoke, pull the nearest fire alarm; call NYFD at 911 and/or
Security at 7777.   Prepare to evacuate immediately upon the sounding of any fire alarm and follow
instructions given by the Fire Safety Director, Fire Wardens, and Security Personnel.  Use stairs and
not elevators.  Help those less able and persons in wheelchairs to smoke free stairwells: Report their
location and condition to NYFD and college security personnel.  Do not remove any person from a
wheelchair or attempt to carry or negotiate wheelchairs with people up or down the steps.  When
at other colleges, comply with posted or announced fire instructions. 

Other Life Threatening Emergencies - Call NYPD or EMS at 911 and/or Campus Security at 7777. 
Security personnel will assist and coordinate emergency response forces.  Graduate Center security guards
and campus peace officers are not armed, and are not emergency medical technicians.  The NYPD and
Emergency Medical Service are called upon to perform these functions. 

Injuries and Accidents - Students and employees injured in accidents should call Security (7777), seek
medical attention, and notify their supervisor and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
or the Director of Personnel as appropriate.  Hazards should be reported immediately.

As part of its overall responsibilities, the Office of Security and Public Safety conducts a continuous
review of the campus facilities in an effort to uncover, report, correct and eliminate hazards. 

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ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES 

Generally, The Graduate Center is open to students and visitors from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Monday
through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday and 12:00 P. M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday. 

Access to The Graduate Center is by presentation of a Graduate Center or CUNY I.D. card.  Others having
qualifying reasons to enter may gain access by presenting picture identification and signing in. 
Those entering are subject to screening by Graduate Center officers for compliance with expectations
for sobriety, sanitation, and peacefulness.  Visible CCTV cameras at entryways and select access routes
and elevators also help deter unauthorized presences. 

There are no on-campus residences or officially recognized off-campus student organization facilities
and the college no longer arranges for student apartment housing off campus. When the college
provided a limited amount of off campus apartments, the college obtained and published statistics
for crimes that occurred in this housing and on public property immediately adjacent to it.

However, the college does arrange for a limited amount of student apartment housing off campus.
While the college obtains and publishes statistics for crimes that occurred in this housing and on
public property immediately adjacent to it, the security for residences arranged through the college
is a matter between the occupant(s) and the building's management and is not subject to close college
monitoring or control. Office of Security and Public Safety representatives, however, will visit and
provide advice to occupants on request. 

Library access is generally provided to all CUNY students and faculty, Graduate Center alumni, Friends
of The Graduate Center, and authorized non‑CUNY scholars and community users.  All library access
is subject to screening by an entry point officer and librarians.  Library hours may be extended from
time to time, during which hours there is always an officer presence. 

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CAMPUS SECURITY AWARENESS AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS 

Actual and attempted violent crime, including sex crime is virtually unknown on campus.  However,
the possibility cannot be excluded.  Accordingly, use general prudence, avoid isolated areas, and report
suspicious observations to Security (7777). 

Presentations on personal security, sex offenses and other crimes, and drug and alcohol abuse
will be offered to the college community in conjunction with new staff orientation.  Arrangements can be
made for specialized group presentations and individual consultation or counseling via, as appropriate,
the Office of Student Affairs (Room 7301, 817-7400), the Wellness Center (Room 6422, 1-212-817-7020) and/or
The Office of Security and Public Safety (Room 9117, 1-212-817-7761). 

On Campus - While on-campus purse snatchings are unknown and pickpocketing is rare, the theft of
unattended laptop computers, purses, pocketbooks, and wallets and their contents is not unheard of. 
Under no circumstances should cash, credit cards, garments, or other valuables be left unattended or
in offices or furniture - nor should office or furniture locks be relied upon. 

Off Campus - Local area crime is not within the Graduate Center's jurisdiction but it maintains
liaison with the police and a neighborhood association to monitor trends and exercise influence. 
General rules of urban area prudence must be applied day and night including: 

Bicycles - Bicycle racks have been provided by the 34^th Street Partnership and are located outside the
building on 34^th Street, 35^th Street, and Fifth Avenue.  The Graduate Center is not responsible for bicycles
left at these racks.  Bicycles not having motorcycle-grade locks and chains or “U” type heavy-duty bicycle
locks are at greater risk.

Data - Back up data files frequently and keep copies separate and secure.  Carefully follow Information
Technology guidelines for passwords, anti-virus protection, and data backup.  Data transmitted over the Internet
or other networks filed on networked computers may be subject to interception/intrusion, inspection,
manipulation, or destruction by sophisticated remote attack or equipment malfunction.  The preparation,
filing, or transmission of credit card, banking, proprietary, personal, or other sensitive information should
be limited to home computers and such commercial on-line services as may provide satisfactory security
assurances:  The Graduate Center does not offer such assurances and will not assume liability for any losses or
damages. 

Promptly report any data or computer irregularities, including virus detections, to the Office of Information
Technology at 1-212-817-7350 or, after hours, to the Office of Security and Public Safety at 1-212-817-7777. 

Traffic - Emergency and other vehicles, bicyclists, and skaters who may be passing through red lights,
proceeding against traffic, or maneuvering recklessly probably present the greatest local risk to personal safety. 

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SEXUAL ASSAULT & SEXUAL HARASSMENT INFORMATION   

Sex Offenses, Applicable Laws & Penalties - Sexual activities without lawful consent with or without a
relationship are crimes punishable in the courts by up to 25 years imprisonment.  College penalties include
student expulsion and employee termination.  Professional penalties may include denied licensure or refused
admittance to the bar. 

Article 130 of the New York State Penal Law deals with sex offenses.  The most serious sex crimes and
applicable penalties include:

If you are the Victim of Sexual Assault - Should you become a sex crime victim on or near campus,
the college recommends a prompt report to both the NYPD and the college so that the public
interest can be served. The preservation of evidence including biological, chemical, and
environmental substances may be essential to successful prosecution; victims are urged to obtain
emergency medical treatment before washing, laundering apparel, or discarding wipes.

Initial victim or witness reports of sex or other crimes will be promptly reported to the NYPD by campus
security authorities.  The Emergency Medical Service will be summoned for anyone apparently requiring or
requesting medical attention.  Local telephone service and assistance will be provided to facilitate
notifications, victim services, and transportation arrangements.

In addition, Graduate Center counseling professionals will do all they can to assist a victim of sexual assault
including help in changing academic and life situations if requested by the victim and if these changes are
reasonably available.

Some numbers of possible interest are:

A female detective will provide immediate assistance and information about medical, legal, and emotional
support services; strictly confidential, name not required.

St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center, counseling, medical treatment, support services, legal advocacy;
Monday to Friday 9:00 A. M. - 5:00 P. M.; crisis intervention and medical care, 24 hrs, at the emergency
rooms at Ninth Ave. at 58th St. and 113th Street East of Amsterdam Ave.

Sex Offender Registry Information - The "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" (section 1601 of Public Law
106-386) is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 and effective on October 28, 2002 that requires
institutions of higher learning to issue a statement advising the college community where law enforcement
information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. 

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains a registry of convicted sex offenders
which is available to local law enforcement agencies, including CUNY's public safety departments. To obtain
information about a Level 2 or Level 3 registered sex offender you may:

To  To obtain information about Level 3 offenders only, you may:

The college reserves the right to deny admission to any student if in its judgment, the presence of that
student on campus poses an undue risk to the safety or security of the college or the college community.  That
judgment will be based on an individualized determination taking into account any information the college has
about a student's criminal record and the particular circumstances of the college, including the presence of a
child care center, a public school or public school students on the campus.

Sexual Assault Prevention - The Graduate Center has not had any reports or rumors of on-campus or local
sexual offenses in many years.  This is not to say that it has not occurred without our knowledge or could not
occur in the future.  General rules of urban prudence must be applied together with precautions applicable to
high-rise buildings and academic institutions.  These include but are not limited to:

If you live in an apartment exercise care in traveling en route to or from the college at all times - sex and
other crimes can and do occur about the city even during daylight hours. Good apartment security mandates
the same general rules of urban and college security prudence and the following:
 

Sexual Assault Education Programs - Sex offense information is available through the Office of Security and
Public Safety (Room 9117, 212-817-7761 or Lobby, 212-817-7777); the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
(Room 7301, 212-817-7400); the Psychological Counseling and Adult Development Center (Room 6422, 212-817-7020);
Wellness Center/Health Services (Room 6422, 212-817-7020); and the Center for the Study of Women and Society
(Room 5401.02, 212-817-8896).  The college publication, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, which provides
information on the penal law, penalties, counseling and support services is distributed to all students and is
available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (Room 7301). 

The Office of Security and Public Safety covers rape, acquaintance rape and sex offense awareness as part of
its yearly orientation sessions.  Various academic programs in the area of social science hold seminars on topics
pertinent to sexual assault throughout the semester.

Sexual Harassment - It is the policy of The City University of New York and The Graduate Center to prohibit
sexual harassment of employees and students.  It is a violation of policy and illegal under City, State and Federal
law for any member of the college community to engage in sexual harassment.  It is a violation of policy for
any member of the college community to take action against an individual for reporting sexual harassment. 
Students claiming harassment on the basis of sex shall report such harassment to a member of the Sexual
Harassment Panel.  Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements can report incidents of sexual
harassment to the Panel or utilize the grievance procedure; all other employees shall contact a member of the
Committee on Sexual Harassment.  Supervisors and administrators should report all incidents of sexual harassment
they become aware of to the Coordinator of the Sexual Harassment Panel.  Contact Security if immediate
intervention is required.  Additional information can be found in the Student Handbook and be obtained from
the offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs (Room 7301), the Executive Director for Human Resources
(Room 8403), or any member of the Sexual Harassment Panel.

This policy is related to and is in conformity with the equal employment opportunity policy of the University
to recruit, employ, retain, and promote employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, or creed.  Prompt
investigation of allegations will be made on a confidential basis to ascertain the veracity of complaints, and
appropriate corrective action will be taken.

College Disciplinary Hearings - Concerned individuals, departments, or organizations affiliated with the
college may make allegations of violations of law; the Bylaws and resolutions of the Board of Trustees;
college policies, regulations, and orders; and collective bargaining agreements in writing in complete detail
to the Vice President for Student Affairs (for students) or to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
(for employees).  While due process procedures differ for students and employees, a range of sanctions is
available both up to and including dismissal or termination of employment.

Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee hearings for students may be convened when the Vice President
for Student Affairs determines that the charges are substantial and agreement is not reachable or warranted
or one of the parties so requests.  Parties may bring counsel and advisers, introduce admissible evidence, and
call and cross-examine witnesses.  Accuseds have the option of closed hearings and the right to be confronted
by accusers.  Hearings can lead to acquittal, admonition, warning, censure, disciplinary probation, restitution,
suspension, and expulsion.  Outcomes will be disclosed to defendants and complainants.

Specific information on employee disciplinary processes varies by employment title and is available from the
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Designee.  In general, penalties include written
reprimands, fines, suspension and termination.

Important Note: Though hearings can be convened for sex and other offenses not reported to the police,
college hearings do not embrace the full investigative and judicial processes essential to criminal justice and
individual and public protection and, thus, are NOT substitutes for criminal prosecution. 

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HATE CRIME AND BIAS-RELATED INCIDENTS

Bias or hate crimes are crimes motivated by the perpetrator's bias or attitude against an individual victim
or group based on perceived or actual personal characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, or disability. Hate/bias crimes have received renewed attention in recent years, particularly
since the passage of the federal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate Crimes
Act of 2000.  

Bias-related incidents are behaviors which constitutes an expression of hostility, against the person or property
of another because of the targeted person's race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, gender,
age, or disability.  According to New York Penal Law Section 485, a person commits a hate crime when he or she
commits a specified criminal offense and either:

(1) intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed or intended to be committed
in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin,
ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person, regardless of
whether the belief or perception is correct, or

(2) intentionally commits the act or acts constituting the offense in whole or in substantial part because of
a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious
practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is
correct.
 

Examples of hate crimes may include, but are not limited to: threatening phone calls, hate mail (including electronic
mail), physical assaults, vandalism, destruction of property, and fire bombings.  The Graduate Center is required to
report statistical incidence of bias crimes on or around campus annually as part of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”).  Bias crime statistics can be found at
the end of this report.

Penalties for bias-related crimes are very serious and range from fines to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending
on the nature of the underlying criminal offense, the use of violence or previous conviction of the offender. Students,
staff or faculty who commit bias crimes are also subject to university disciplinary procedures where a range of sanctions
is available both up to and including suspension, expulsion or termination of employment.

In order to effectively handle incidents of bias related crimes and prevent future occurrences of such crimes, victims
or witnesses of a hate crime are encouraged to immediately report incidents to the Office of Security & Public Safety
by calling x7777.  Please remember that any evidence such as graffiti, e-mails, written notes or voice mail messages
should be preserved. The Office of Security & Public Safety will investigate and follow the appropriate college
adjudication procedures.  Victims of bias crime can also avail themselves of counseling and support services through
the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

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POLICIES ON DRUG & ALCOHOL USE

Drugs - The Graduate Center is committed to being in full compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools
and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226).  The unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession, or use of drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substance either on University property
or at University-sponsored events is prohibited - and subject to college action and/or criminal prosecution. 
The college publishes a brochure detailing this policy and provides information on common drugs, symptoms,
uses, effects, hazards, hotlines, and penalties.

Any action or situation, which involves the forced consumption of drugs for the purpose of initiation or
affiliation with any organization, is prohibited.

The possession or use of illegal drugs is a crime in the State of New York.  Anyone found in possession of
or using such drugs on college property will be severely dealt with and may be expelled from the college
(in addition to being criminally charged).

Employees of the University/college must also notify the College Personnel Director of any criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than (5) days after such conviction.

Alcohol - The legal drinking age in New York is 21 years and the law is as applicable at the college as
anywhere else whether in the context of the restaurant or any gathering, however informal, where alcoholic
beverages, including wine and beer, may be available.  Any intention to serve alcoholic beverages incidental
to any event must be confirmed via the event planning or room reservation process, and sponsors and hosts
are responsible for checking ID's, refusing service to persons under the influence, and ensuring that alcoholic
beverages are not removed from the premises.

It is against the law in New York State to sell or give away alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by students or employees on University/college
premises or as part of any University/college activities is prohibited.

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WEAPONS

The possession or use of any explosive (including fireworks); firearm; knife; air, gas or spring gun;
electroshock device; bow or slingshot; billy; sap; knuckles or other device capable of inflicting deadly
force, injury, or pain by members of the college community is prohibited.

No one within the University Community, except peace officers pursuant to the authorization of the college
president, shall have in their possession a rifle, shotgun, firearm, or other dangerous instrument or material
that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage to a building or the grounds of a campus.

Graduate Center contract guards, campus security assistants and campus peace officers are not armed but
may be supplemented by qualified armed personnel if deemed prudent by the president.  Police and peace
officers, investigators, and diplomatic and other security details may be armed in the performance of their
duties.

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