Campus Safety & Security Committee

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Annual Report to

the Chancellor

Campus Safety & Security

Committee

2015-2016

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Table of Contents

I. Introduction to the 2015-16 annual report 3

II. Chancellor’s charge to the committee 4

III. Campus Safety and Security Committee members, 2015-2016 7

IV. Major accomplishments in 2015-16 8

V. Work in progress 9

VI. New recommendations for 2016-2017 11

VII. Notable changes to the Campus Safety Plan 12

VIII. Budget priorities 12

IX. UNC Charlotte Safety and Security Plan 14

X. Appendix A: Campus Climate Survey report 40

XI. Appendix B: Campus Accessibility & Advisory task force report 45

XII. Appendix C: Clery Act Oversight Committee report 48

XIII. Appendix D: SGA Campus Safety Initiative report 51

XIV. Appendix E: Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention Committee report 61

XV. Appendix F: Alcohol purchase study report 107

XVI. Appendix G: UNC Charlotte Crime Data report 121

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I. Introduction to the 2015-16 annual report

This report, the seventh issued by the Campus Safety and Security Committee since its

inception in June 2008, updates the Chancellor on progress made toward implementation of the

Campus Safety Plan as developed and revised by the Committee. This report offers highlights of

campus safety accomplishments over the past year, summarizes the many ongoing activities aimed

at enhancing campus safety, outlines new responsibilities for the Committee in the upcoming

academic year, and suggests budget allocations related to certain recommendations contained in

the Safety Plan.

Since the issuance of last year’s annual report, the Committee has had the opportunity to

oversee the implementation of several new safety initiatives while ensuring that existing efforts

remain effective.

The Committee worked diligently to institute a campus climate survey on campus in

accordance with federal recommendations and national trends. The survey was a campus wide

effort and resulted in 2,235 undergraduate students between the ages of 18-24 completing the

survey for a participation rate of 12.6%. The survey was completed as part of a four year CDC

grant in cooperation with the University of Kentucky. The survey assists the university in

addressing and educating the campus community regarding issues of sexual misconduct,

relationship violence, and stalking.

The Committee formed a joint task force comprised of members from both the Campus

Accessibility Advisory Committee (CAAC) and the Committee’s Law Enforcement

Subcommittee to address the proliferation of vehicles on campus walkways. Short and long-term

goals have been established to rectify policy and map discrepancies in the coming year. The

Committee will continue to monitor progress on this initiative.

Based on feedback from the Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention Subcommittee, several

new screening programs will be implemented in 2016-17 to help identify and assist high risk

students. Counseling Center staff will also receive additional training certifications to assist in

screening and prevention.

Crime data for 2015 was collected and presented by UNC Charlotte Chief of Police Jeff

Baker and Lieutenant Sarah Smyre, the University’s Clery Compliance/Crime Analysis Officer.

This data which is summarized in Appendix G of this report, indicates that efforts to reduce crime

on campus are working, and that the UNC Charlotte violent crime rates remain demonstrably lower

than local and state averages. Overall, reports of serious felonies (Part I crimes) declined 26.34%

in 2015 while reports of non-serious felonies and misdemeanors (Part II crimes) declined 14.96%.

The two year crime outlook reveals Part I crimes declined 43.39% from 2013 to 2015 and Part II

crimes declined 32.08% from 2013 to 2015. UNC Charlotte Police & Public Safety (PPS) also

reports accreditation with The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

(CALEA) is ahead of schedule with the assessment scheduled for July 2016 and award receipt in

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November 2016. In addition, the department moved toward greater accountability by

implementing body cameras for all officers in the course of performing their duties.

The Clery Act Oversight Committee submitted its initial annual report and is continuing to

strive toward excellence in the Annual Security Report. The Committee is collaborating with UNC

General Administration’s Clery Training Coordinator to ensure up-to-date training, reporting and

compliance.

Dr. Paul Friday, in collaboration with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition,

conducted the annual alcohol purchase study, focusing on establishments in the University area

that sell alcohol. Dr. Friday’s report also appears as Appendix F. The 2016 report will be the final

report completed by Dr. Friday due to his retirement.

As always, the Committee’s success in these and other areas can be directly traced to the

priority that University leadership places on the safety and security of the UNC Charlotte

community, and to the willingness of students, faculty, and staff to take ownership of their roles

in keeping our campus safe and accessible for everyone.

The Committee anticipates 2016-17 will continue to bring a new set of challenges and

opportunities, particularly in the area of gender equity. The feedback received from the Campus

Climate Survey and the addition to new positions in the Title IX Office will be an opportunity to

assess the effectiveness and impact of the University’s extensive efforts to comply with rapidly

evolving federal guidance on matters of sexual violence. The Committee looks forward to lending

its support to that office as well as the other campus units that have been delegated responsibility

for implementing the recommendations outlined in the Campus Safety Plan.

II. Chancellor’s charge to the committee

January 2, 2008

Dear Colleagues:

Re: Campus Safety and Security Committee

I would appreciate your service on a new Campus Safety and Security Committee. The

primary purpose of this Committee is to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to assure

the physical safety and security of the main campus of UNC Charlotte. In addition to developing

the plan and annually monitoring our progress in achieving its goals and objectives, the Committee

will advise the Chancellor on any recommended changes in campus policies or procedures that

could assist in making the campus a safer and more secure environment for all. The Committee

will also identify and place in priority order those financial expenditures it believes are necessary

to implement the major provisions of the plan.

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Because this is a large task and a large group, I understand that it may take some months

to develop an initial set of recommendations and priorities. However, my hope is that substantial

progress can be made by July 1, 2008, so that we can enter the 2008-2009 academic year with a

reasonably clear set of goals and objectives.

Elements of such a plan will be determined by the Committee, but could be expected to

include topics such as:

Analysis of campus and neighborhood crime statistics to determine areas of greatest

risk and development of specific response strategies.

Administration and assessment of surveys conducted periodically to identify

perceptions about crime and campus safety so that areas of particular concern can

be addressed.

Crime prevention, including security for residence halls, other campus facilities,

parking lots, and other outdoor spaces.

Safety education, particularly efforts aimed at new students, staff, and faculty.

Threat assessment, including efforts to screen prospective students, staff, and

faculty, and to identify, respond to, treat, and refer members of the campus

community who may represent a danger to themselves or others.

Alcohol and drug abuse education to reduce the frequency and severity of crimes

associated with the excessive use of alcohol and the consumption of illegal

substances.

Educational programs to promote mental health and an understanding of mental

health issues among members of the campus community.

Public information and communication strategies to ensure that members of the

campus community and other affected constituencies (e.g., parents) receive

accurate and timely information relating to crimes occurring on campus or in

nearby neighborhoods and the university’s response.

Annual assessment of progress in implementing the goals and objectives of the

plan, including actual reductions in campus crime rates and/or adverse perceptions

relating to campus safety.

It is undoubtedly true that we already have many programs and activities in place that

address many of these topics. In such instances, a comprehensive plan will serve to document all

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of those initiatives in one place. In other cases, the Committee may identify significant gaps in our

approach to campus safety and security that require attention.

As part of preparing a comprehensive campus safety plan, I will also ask the Committee to

take responsibility for review of and implementation of appropriate recommendations from the

recent report (enclosed) of the University of North Carolina Campus Safety Task Force

(November, 2007). It is expected that a similar report will be issued early in 2008 by the Attorney

General’s Task Force on Campus Safety.

Although it is clear from the work of the UNC Task Force that all campuses should engage

in “all hazards emergency planning,” my preference for the moment is for the Committee to stay

focused on threats to safety that are caused by criminal and violent behavior. Thus, at least for

now, the charge of this Committee does not extend to a review of the Campus Emergency

Response Plan except with respect to the timely communication of information concerning crimes

that may be occurring on or near the campus where the transmission of such information is

necessary for individuals to take actions appropriate to secure their own safety.

For your information, this Committee replaces the Campus Safety Task Force that was

mandated by the UNC Board of Governors in response to the murders at UNC Wilmington.

The work of this Committee will begin early in 2008 under the leadership of Associate

Vice Chancellor Dave Spano. I expect that, early in your work together, you will be assisted by a

professional facilitator to develop the outline, structure, and elements of a comprehensive plan.

Because of the importance of the topic and the size and scope of the charge of the Committee, I

will also be allocating resources to provide significant administrative support. Because of the

composition of this group, its work will fall under the provisions of the North Carolina Open

Meetings statute and will be subject to its public notice requirements.

Maintaining a safe and secure campus must be considered at the very top of our institutional

responsibilities. I appreciate your willingness to take the time and effort necessary to ensure that

every member of the campus community and every visitor is able to enjoy our beautiful campus

without fear of becoming a victim of criminal activity.

Cordially,

Philip L. Dubois

Chancellor

PLD/cfh

Enclosure

cc: Board of Trustees

Chancellor’s Cabinet

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III. Campus Safety and Security Committee members, 2015-2016

Non-expiring terms

Jeff Baker, Police and Public Safety

Henry James, Risk Management, Safety, and Security

Jesh Humphrey, Past Chair / Legal Affairs

Catherine Mitchell, Legal Affairs Representative

Terms expiring July 2018

Sarah Smyre, Chair / Police & Public Safety

Tarek Elshayeb, International Programs

Jen Hartman, Criminal Justice and Criminology

Tracey Worthy, Human Resources

Theresa Rhodes, Counseling & Health Services

Joanne Robinson, Religious Studies


Jonathan Adams, Office of the Dean of Students

Dan Rowe, Academic Affairs

Susan Burgess, Compliance/Title IX

Michele Howard, Early College High School

Paul Taylor, Facilities Management

Rowanne Joyner, Information and Technology Services


Paul Nowell, Public Relations

Gena Smith, Disabilities Services

Kristy DeSantis, Housing and Residence Life

Trey O'Quinn, Business Affairs

Nicole Madonna-Rosario, Wellness Center

One-year student appointments

Mitch Daratony, President, Student Government Association

Melissa Martin, Secretary, Student Government Association

Rachel Walstead, Graduate and Professional Student Association

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IV. Major accomplishments in 2015-16

The University continues to implement best practices in campus safety and security and to identify

and fill gaps in policies and procedures where necessary. Since its creation in 2008, the Committee

has identified a number of elements of a sound campus safety plan for the UNC Charlotte campus.

During the past academic year, a number of accomplishments and trends have emerged that are

contributing to enhanced safety and security on campus, including the following:

1. Campus crime remains low relative to the number of students on campus and to

local and state crime rates. Incident reports for crimes of all types decreased by

more than 25% from 2014 to 2015 and decreased more than 42% from 2013 to

2015. Larceny from campus buildings, a particular area of concern since 2013, fell

by 47% from 2014 to 2015 and 65% from 2013 to 2015 following the

implementation of regular walkthroughs of campus building by Community

Oriented Policing (COP) officers.

As noted in last year’s report, while the Committee believes that a low crime rate

is a laudable goal, increases in reported crime can reflect growing trust in the

University’s ability to investigate and remedy the effects of criminal acts. This is

particularly true for crimes of sexual violence, which are often underreported due

to stigma, shame, and fear of unwanted disclosure. The University has devoted

significant resources and attention to this area to create a culture that supports and

encourages survivors. We expected an increase in reporting numbers due to

increased efforts to educate students and employees about how to report sexual

assaults and how those reports will be resolved. The University continues to strive

toward reducing the number of actual incidents, not the number of reports, because

we want to make sure we are encouraging students to report every incident and

provide them assurance that we will take every report seriously. This culture

resulted in a sharp increase in sexual assault reports in 2014. Reports of sexual

assault in 2015 decreased from 2014 but remains the second highest year for sexual

assault reports since such statistics have been tracked. Again, the increase is

attributed to increased campus awareness of and accessibility to avenues for

reporting sexual assaults, as well as efforts to ensure that survivors know they will

be supported throughout the reporting process and beyond. While we think that the

decreased numbers in 2015 might demonstrate that our many initiatives are working

(improved investigation and adjudication processes, online training modules,

bystander intervention courses, etc.), we will continually evaluate the effectiveness

of our efforts. To that end, we have implemented an annual climate survey to assist

in determining where additional resources may be needed. We will use the results

of the survey to make strategic, data-driven decisions about where to focus our

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attention and resources in order to make the UNC Charlotte campus a safe,

discrimination-free environment.

2. The University received designation from the National Weather Service (NWS) as

a “StormReady” community through the hard work of Risk Management Safety &

Security. This designation is a rigorous process requiring site inspections for

compliance and staff training. The designation requires that communities train and

implement plans in the event of emergency weather situations.

3. The SGA Campus Safety Walk took place this year on November 5, 2015, under

the leadership and direction of the Student Government Association. The findings

and conclusions from the Safety Walk are attached to this report. This year’s event

had the greatest attendance of faculty, staff, and students in the event’s history.

Through the efforts of SGA leadership, a template for conducting and reporting the

results of future walks has been established.

4. The University launched its first safety application for mobile devices, LiveSafe,

in August 2015. LiveSafe is provided free of charge on both iOS and Android

devices, and provides users with an array of capabilities and information,

including:

The ability to call or have a text conversation with Police and Public

Safety

The ability to anonymously report tips with pictures or videos to Police

and Public Safety

The ability to conduct a virtual “safe-walk” that allows selected contacts

to temporarily track a user’s movements while the user walks to a

destination

A full list of all campus buildings with GPS assistance to guide a user to

the building the user is attempting to locate

A list of contacts for vital campus emergency and non-emergency services

A situationally-specific list of emergency tips and best practices for a

multitude of emergency events

An electronic copy of the university’s Campus Evacuation Plan and

Emergency Manual

Police & Public Safety reports LiveSafe is utilized by students, faculty & staff on

a daily basis. LiveSafe will be continuously advertised to all incoming freshmen

at SOAR.

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5. In cooperation with the City of Charlotte and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

Department (CMPD), the university’s “Niner Choice” program was rolled out in

the fall 2014 semester. The goals of the Niner Choice program are to promote

increased security measures in University Area apartment communities, to increase

relationships and communication between off-campus apartments and the

university, to help students and their families make informed decisions regarding

off-campus living options, and to educate apartment managers on how to make their

properties as safe as possible for students. In 2015-16 the program was revamped

in order to assist an off-campus housing apartment complex experiencing

significant crime. The complex received significant media coverage and Niner

Choice, along with university officials, and CMPD, successfully worked to assist

the complex in reducing crime.

6. In 2014, safety-related changes were made to UNC Charlotte’s standard building

design specifications, including windows that open from the top on residence halls

(in response to concerns related to students falling or jumping out of windows) and

the installation of locks on classroom doors that would allow faculty and students

to prevent entry into the classroom in an emergency situation. The Committee will

continue to monitor and make recommendations for building designs aimed to

increase safety.

V. Work in progress

While the University has fully implemented numerous recommendations aimed at enhancing

campus safety, a number of other initiatives are underway but not fully realized. Some of this

work in progress includes the following:

1. While a rudimentary plan for a “family assistance center,” that would allow the

university to effectively communicate with victims and victims’ families in crisis

situations was drafted several years ago, progress has stalled on final development

and implementation. Similarly, establishing security plans and assigning

emergency coordinators for campus buildings continues to be a work in progress.

Risk Management, Safety, and Security will continue to address these issues in the

coming year and will have the support of the Committee as it does so.

2. Though significant progress has been made on policies and practices regarding

video surveillance, the Uniform Building Access Enterprise Project remains a work

in progress. The goal of the project is to integrate the campus’s door access systems

and video surveillance systems in a way that improves security, reduces costs, and

enhances administrative capabilities.

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3. The Campus Behavioral Intervention Team (CBIT) continues to meet weekly to

address issues related to students of concern. It will work to formalize its practices

in Standard Operating Procedures based upon national best practices for behavioral

intervention teams in higher education.

4. The Student Government Association created and administered a survey regarding

student perception of the SafeRide program, with inconclusive results in 2015.

SGA will continue to work with Parking and Transportation Services to explore

safe and efficient transportation options over the coming academic year.

5. In July of 2014, Police and Public Safety (PPS) entered into a contract with the

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) that

initiated a three-year window in which PPS can receive CALEA accreditation. PPS

had an on-site assessment from CALEA in July 2016 and anticipates an

accreditation award date of November 2016. The 2007 University of North

Carolina Campus Safety Task Force recommended that all UNC system

departments acquire such accreditation, and the Committee will continue to

monitor PPS’s progress towards that goal.

6. A large group consisting of representatives from the Office of the Dean of Students,

Enrollment Management, the Office of Legal Affairs, and the Office of the

Registrar met in May 2015 to discuss the Committee’s “Dean’s Certification”

recommendation, which would require undergraduate transfer and graduate

applicants to provide information regarding prior academic and conduct history as

part of the University’s admissions process. A number of resource and procedural

hurdles that preclude immediate implementation of this recommendation were

discussed in the meeting. Enrollment Management has been tasked with forming a

smaller working group to further examine and consider the Dean’s Certification

process. This item continues to be in progress as of 2016.

VI. New recommendations for 2015-2016

Although no new recommendations were added to the core Campus Safety Plan by the Committee

in 2015-16, the following subcommittees did add some new recommendations for the upcoming

year as reflected in subcommittee annual reports:

Campus Accessibility Advisory Committee (CAAC) and CSSC Law Enforcement

Subcommittee joint task force

o Reconciliation of all university and departmental driving policies

o Identification of resources necessary to comply with industry standard driver

training

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o Identification of the department responsible for oversight and administration of

driving program administration

Campus Climate Survey Subcommittee Report

o Continued utilization of current campus climate survey program and increased

support of that program by adding a graduate student to its staff and increasing

incentives to promote participation

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee

o Counseling Center acquisition of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

(AFSP) Interactive Screening Program (ISP) to target high risk groups

o Increased gatekeeper training program for students utilizing Kognito At-Risk for

College Students

o Question / Persuade / Refer (QPR) certification for Counseling Center senior staff

o Multiple increased education and outreach programs aimed at prevention and

support that do not require additional funding at this time

VII. Notable changes to the Campus Safety Plan

Besides minor changes in the language of some of the recommendations, all recommendations

were reviewed and reconsidered in light of the arrival of the Blue Line Extension (Light Rail).

Chief Jeffrey Baker will serve as a liaison between both committees to ensure safety and security

concerns area addressed prior to the Light Rail completion in 2017.

VIII. Budget priorities

While most aspects of the Safety Plan are currently being funded or can be implemented without

additional resources, the Committee recommends resources be allocated for the following (listed

in priority order):

As noted above, the Campus Climate Survey Subcommittee conducted a climate survey in

the spring of 2016. Moving forward, the committee recommends the survey responsibility

be placed in the Title IX office. This was the original intent; however the Title IX

coordinator position was vacant during the survey completion. The position was filled in

August 2016. The Committee submitted a $6,000 recurring budget request in order to

secure a graduate assistant to work on the climate survey and $1500 to purchase incentives

and advertisements to encourage student participation. Once the process for administering

the climate survey has been firmly established, an appropriate recurring budget requests

will be made through the Title IX Office.

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As noted above, 2016 marks the final year for the Alcohol Purchase Study. It is

recommended that the funding for the graduate assistant position for the Alcohol Purchase

Study be reallocated to fund a graduate assistant position for the Campus Climate Survey.

As noted in the Safety Plan, the Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention Subcommittee

benchmarked best practices in prevention and recommends the implementation of

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Interactive Screening Program (ISP),

Kognito At-Risk for College Students and Question/Persuade/Refer (QPR) certification for

Counseling Center senior staff. The Committee submitted a one-time budget request for

$18,095 in order to secure implementation of these programs.

As noted in the Safety Plan, UNC Charlotte remains below recommended benchmarking

guidelines for Counseling Center staff; however, the Committee is not recommending any

new positions due to space restrictions. Once space is available in the new Counseling

Center building, the Committee recommends developing a hiring plan that will bring the

Counseling Center staff-to-student ratio in line with accepted standards be developed and

approved.

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Recommendation Responsible Unit(s) Status

EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND RECOVERY

Safety Education

1. The University should deliver a comprehensive safety education program to all current, full-time and part-time students, staff, and faculty.

a. Maintain and update a campaign to educate the

campus community on important safety issues,

using multiple tools such as a campus safety

website, electronic billboards, campus television

systems, and newsletters. Information should

include warning signs of potential threats, specific

strategies for responding to various threats, crime

data, results of community surveys, and other safety-

related information as appropriate.

Public Relations; Risk

Management, Safety, and

Security; Campus Safety and

Security Committee

Activities are ongoing. Emergency manuals have

continued to be updated and distributed by Risk

Management, Safety, and Security (RMSS) and are

continuously reviewed to ensure information is accurate

and up-to-date. Emergency cards with safety

information/contacts are distributed at SOAR and

through other Police & Public Safety (PPS) programs to

University community members. Additional emergency

education promotion tools are distributed with

awareness promotion to include pens, key chains, and

cups.

b. Offer training programs on safety for faculty and

staff employees with a focus on responding to

disruptive students or at-risk for harm to self or

others.

Dean of Students; Counseling

Center; Academic Affairs

Activities are ongoing. The Dean of Students Office

(DOS) has presented information regarding responding

to disruptive students/at-risk to various stakeholder

groups, including new faculty, associate deans, and

departments. The Counseling Center continued to

promote “At-Risk,” a 45-minute online simulation for


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suicide prevention training for faculty, and “Campus

Connect,” a 3-hour face-to-face training on suicide

prevention, and has hired a Coordinator for Suicide

Prevention Programming. DOS has continued use of a

“classroom disruption flier” for distribution to faculty

which has been widely circulated. Due to technical

issues, the series of short, online training modules

covering issues related to disruptive students, students of

concern, students in distress, and compliance were not

completed. DOS, in collaboration with the Title IX

Office, the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and the

Counseling Center will continue to develop an

implementation plan.

c. Encourage faculty and staff to complete the online

FERPA tutorial.

Academic Affairs; Human

Resources

Activities are ongoing. The FERPA online tutorial is

currently available through the OLA website and is

linked to the Academic Affairs website on the Faculty

Development and Resources webpage

(http://provost.uncc.edu/faculty). Faculty and staff are

encouraged to view the tutorial through various training

opportunities, including new faculty and staff

orientation.

d. Offer and publicize University events such as

Campus Safety Awareness Month and National

Crime Victim’s Rights Week to raise awareness of

safety issues.

Risk Management, Safety, and

Security; Police and Public

Safety

Activities are ongoing. Events are held throughout the

year related to safety issues. PPS held numerous safety-

related events over the year, including programs for

Campus Safety Awareness Month, National Crime Rights

Week, and drunk driving education.

e. Maintain a link to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

Department community crime information along

with safety tips for off-campus students.

Police and Public Safety; Dean

of Students

Links to the University area crime information system

remain on both the PPS and DOS websites along with

safety tips for off-campus residents. The “Niner Choice”

safety accreditation process for area apartment

complexes has continued and apartment complexes must

implement certain safety standards in order to be

http://provost.uncc.edu/faculty


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recognized by the university as a potential off-campus

housing choice for students. The successful

implementation of the program has led to safer off-

campus housing for students, including: better locks;

ensuring that students are housed together with other

students; increased lighting; and other safety features.

f. Offer training programs in self-defense. Police and Public Safety PPS continues to offer self-defense programs. Rape

Aggression Defense (RAD) Training was held

throughout the year to provide instruction on how to

repel attackers. PPS currently has 6 certified RAD

instructors and will certify several new instructors each

year. PPS invited DOS, HRL, and Wellness to

participate in instructor certification in an effort to

increase outreach and participation. In June 2016, PPS

hosted a RAD school for regional universities in an effort

to expand the training nationwide. PPS conducts

approximately 2 RAD schools per semester free of

charge to campus community members. Classes are

promoted through the PPS website, officer presentations,

and flyers. RAD classes are also advertised as being

available on demand to suit the schedule of an interested

group.

g. Address campus safety and security issues through

materials and presentations in summer orientation,

graduate student orientation, early college high

school orientation, and orientations of other groups.

Dean of Students; Graduate

School; Office of International

Programs; Title IX Office;

Center for Wellness Promotion;

Early College Programs

Activities are ongoing. The Interpersonal Violence

Prevention Specialist in the Center for Wellness

Promotion (CWP) hosts multiple programs centered on

interpersonal violence, safety, and security. PPS, the

Counseling Center, the DOS, and other departments

present campus safety and security issues in SOAR,

graduate student orientation, and international student

orientation. OLA is participating in several faculty,

staff, and student orientations and introduces safety and

security issues in those orientations. Presentations from

PPS and Student Conduct have been incorporated into


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the syllabus for the Charlotte Engineering Early College

sophomore seminar class. In addition, PPS and the DSO

will be invited to participate in the parent orientations

for the early college students beginning on March 16,

2016 and in August 2016.

2. The university should deliver comprehensive safety education information to parents and guardians and encourage families to discuss this

information with their students.

a. Communicate regularly to parents of UNC Charlotte

and Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC)

students formation related to campus safety,

including relevant details of a campus safety plan,

procedures for responding to campus emergencies,

safety initiatives in place on or near campus, and

safety tips for parents to communicate to their sons

and daughters.

Dean of Students (Parent and

Family Programs); Title IX

Office; Early College Programs

Activities are ongoing. The Title IX Office has continued

to enhance the content of its website with information

accessible to parents about many issues related to

interpersonal violence, including policies and

procedures, on- and off-campus resources, how and

where to make a report, and what happens after a report

is made. DOS and PPS co-present a session related to

campus conduct and safety for students during each

freshman and transfer SOAR program. DOS provides

information on campus safety to parents during each

freshman SOAR parent session. Safety information is

included in SOAR resource bags provided to students.

The Niner Nation Parent and Family Guide includes

information related to safety and campus resources.

Parent and Family Services publicizes a monthly

“Relatively Speaking” electronic newsletter sent to

parents/family members which includes safety

information, as needed. In compliance with VAWA, a

new online module has been implemented to educate

incoming students on information related to sexual

misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. This

information will be included in the Charlotte

Engineering Early College parent orientation sessions

which will begin in March 2016 and again in August

2016. Email messages with this information will also be


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distributed to parents once the students begin classes on

the UNC Charlotte campus in fall 2016.

3. The university should make safety education available to campus visitors, including camp and conference attendees.

a. Provide relevant safety education materials to camp

and conference guests.

Risk Management and Insurance;

Conferences, Reservations and

Event Services

Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) is holding

training sessions across campus to inform departments

of their responsibilities under the “Minors on Campus”

policy. Training modules can be accessed electronically

and participants can also opt for classroom instruction.

RMI has also created an informational brochure for

mass distribution and partnered with the Office of Legal

Affairs to provide contract language for departments

who create rental agreements and contracts associated

with programs designed for non-student minors.

Conferences, Reservations, and Event Services is

incorporating safety information, including Minors on

Campus verbiage and requirements, in contracts. Safety

guidelines for self-review for conference planning have

been developed. RMSS works with PPS and Facilities

Management to ensure that safety considerations are

included in public event planning.

b. Maintain formal communication between Police and

Public Safety and planners, managers, and sponsors

of events where public visitors are present, such as

athletic events, concerts, political rallies, and

commencements, to ensure that safety and security

concerns are built into the process of event planning.

Police and Public Safety;

Conferences, Reservations, and

Event Services

Formal communication about safety is built into the

event planning process. Additionally, PPS meets with

campus stakeholders to build formal communication

strategies related to safety for special events. Safety and

security plans for football, basketball, baseball, and

softball games, along with Student Activity Center

special events, were developed and successfully

implemented by PPS. PPS will continue to review and

update plans as necessary to accommodate changes in

the types and times of events offered.


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Recommendation Responsible Unit Status

Assessing Potential Threats to Safety 4. The university should maintain effective protocols for identifying and responding to students, staff, faculty, and visitors who may pose a threat to

themselves or others. a. Maintain an Involuntary Protective Withdrawal

Policy to provide options for assessment and

separation for students who may pose a significant

threat of harm to themselves or others.

Dean of Students; Legal Affairs University Policy 408, Student Involuntary Protective

Withdrawal Policy, was not invoked during the year The

policy is under additional review to consider how best to

protect hearing panelists involved in the appeals

process.

b. Develop and maintain formal operating procedures

of the Campus Behavioral Intervention Team

(CBIT) for intervening with individuals who may

pose a threat of harm to self or others on campus.

Dean of Students The composition and role of the Campus Behavioral

Intervention Team are outlined in University Policy 408;

however, formal operating procedures for CBIT are still

under development.

c. Educate the campus community in the use of the

online reporting procedure (using the Maxient

software package) to report, and CBIT to track

information about students who are potential threats

to their safety or the safety of others.

Dean of Students NinerCare resource folders are still being distributed on

an as-needed basis. The NinerCare website includes an

online mechanism for reporting behaviors of concern

and provides an explanation of what happens to a report

after it is submitted.

d. Maintain procedures and practices for identifying

and responding to potential threats to campus safety

posed by employees.

Human Resources; Academic

Affairs; Legal Affairs

University Policy 101.17, Workplace Violence, outlines

these procedures.

e. Develop a process by which student ID photos can

be shared electronically with appropriate offices,

such as Dean of Students and Housing and

Residence Life.

Auxiliary Services; Legal

Affairs; Information and

Technology Services; Dean of

Students

Student Affairs has continued to work with ITS to

integrate student ID photos into various university

systems, including Banner. There are no legal issues

related to sharing this information internally.


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f. Limit public electronic access of student directory

information to email addresses; other directory

information should be made readily available only to

individuals within the university network.

Legal Affairs; Registrar;

Information and Technology

Services

This requirement is in place. The Committee will monitor

the effectiveness of this approach annually.

g. Maintain a university policy statement addressing

workplace violence prevention, including

information for victims of domestic violence.

Legal Affairs; Human Resources University Policy 101.17, Workplace Violence, is being

maintained by the university and includes a section

related to domestic violence..

5. The University should take reasonable steps to identify and respond to individuals visiting or working on campus, including vendors, contractors,

and event attendees, who may represent a threat to members of the campus community.

a. Require criminal background checks for contractors

and vendors, particularly those who have access to

residence halls and other potentially sensitive

facilities.

Legal Affairs; Vice Chancellor

for Business Affairs

University Policy 101.23, Criminal Background Checks

and Criminal Activity Reporting, includes language to

require vendors who have services that are deemed as

sensitive (e.g., contact with minors, access to

confidential information) to complete a criminal

background check.

6. The university should perform background checks for all faculty and staff positions, including student employees, as well as for prospective

students whose applications suggest possible safety concerns.

a. Require a criminal background check for applicants

for undergraduate admission who indicate

significant lengths of unexplained time period (three

months or more) on their applications.

Academic Affairs; Legal Affairs;

Dean of Students; Office of

Admissions

This requirement is in place. The Committee will

monitor this recommendation annually.

b. Check against the university’s internal student

judicial database all applicants who have previously

attended UNC Charlotte and are applying for

readmission or graduate admission and who answer

Dean of Students; Registrar’s

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“yes” to any of the six campus safety questions on

the application.

c. Maintain language on applications for admission to

prevent unnecessary background checks, to require

identification of unexplained gaps in education and

employment history, and to state the requirement

that criminal charges occurring after application but

before matriculation be reported.

Legal Affairs; Undergraduate

Admissions; Graduate School

This requirement is in place for undergraduate

admissions. Graduate Admissions has been advised by

UNC General Administration that they are not required

to identify or have graduate applicants identify

unexplained gaps in education and employment history.

The language on the application for graduate programs

tracks verbatim with the recommended language from

General Administration, and does not include anything

related to criminal charges occurring after application

but before matriculation.

d. Manage background checks for student applicants

for admission and develop and maintain the student

conduct judicial database.

Dean of Students This requirement is in place. The Committee will


e. Screen student employee applicants through the

student judicial conduct database to ensure that

applicants have not been found responsible for a

serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Dean of Students; Human

Resources


monitor this recommendation annually. HR, through its

Student Employment Coordinator, has access to the

Maxient system for this purpose and is conducting this

review.

f. Create a certification process that requires

undergraduate transfer and graduate applicants to

provide information regarding academic and

conduct status from the home institution to be

reviewed as part of the university admission process.

Dean of Students Continued discussions between DOS, OLA, and

Enrollment Management regarding a proposed “dean’s

certification process” are ongoing.

g. Require employees to notify the Department of

Human Resources or Academic Affairs when

Legal Affairs This requirement is in place. The Committee will



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charged and convicted with a criminal offense other

than a minor traffic violation.

h. Provide training to supervisors via LEAD on

appropriate positions and work tasks for student

employees, highlighting how to supervise student

employees who are performing work which would

give them access to financial information, personnel

information, access to student areas, or significant

authority over, or influence with, other students.

Human Resources; Legal Affairs This information is covered by HR in training for

department Student Employment Coordinators and is

also covered in LEAD by the Director of Employment

and Staffing.

i. Require that temporary agencies perform current

criminal background checks on persons assigned for

work at the university.

Human Resources This requirement is in place. The Committee will


j. Perform criminal background checks for Resident

Assistants prior to employment. Evaluate the

feasibility of conducting criminal background

checks for other student employees who have access

to student room keys.

Housing and Residential Life;

Human Resources; Academic

Affairs; Risk Management,

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Mental Health Promotion

7. The Counseling Center should have the resources necessary to provide services available to all students who need help and to provide those

services in a coordinated manner with other departments.

a. Maintain, through a case manager in the Counseling

Center, a streamlined process for follow-up of

students who have been referred to on- or off-

campus mental health, substance abuse, or

relationship violence treatment resources or who

have presented in crisis, as appropriate. Coordinate

referrals.

Counseling Center; Student

Health Center

A case manager has been employed at the Counseling

Center since 2009. The case manager follows students

who have been referred off campus and coordinates

with local and regional hospitals as needed.

b. Offer group counseling in the Counseling Center on

relationship issues and transitions to meet the needs

of a diverse student body.

Counseling Center The Counseling Center group counseling program

includes a variety of groups to meet these needs.

Additional offerings include groups for African-

American men, African-American women, veterans,

sexual minorities, and those with chronic illness.

c. Ensure the availability of adequate Counseling

Center staff by using general benchmarking

guidelines that suggest a 1:2000 staff-to-student

ratio.

Counseling Center With a new position for the 2016 academic year, the

expected ratio for fall 2015 is 1:2300; accordingly,

UNC Charlotte is not meeting the recommended

guidelines of 1:2000. The Counseling Center reports

that they are able to secure satellite space in the Student

Health Center until the new building is complete in

2017. It is recommended that the Counseling Center

consider if funds are available in the Student Health

budget for two additional contract positions for the

2016 academic year, which would bring the ratio of

staff to the 1:2000 standard. The Counseling Center has

been approved funding for one additional contracted

position for the 2016 academic year and will search for

that position in spring semester 2016. Total number of


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students served increased by 20.6% (946 to 1141) in the

fall semester 2015, compared to fall semester 2014.

d. Maintain Counseling Center crisis response

procedures and engage in ongoing evaluation of the

efficacy of crisis response.

Counseling Center These procedures are in place. The Counseling Center

initiated a new intake system in 2012-2013 and has been

able to provide initial consultations to students with

decreased wait times. In the spring of 2015, the

Counseling Center created an additional 15 walk-in

consultation sessions per week to meet the increased

demand for same-day services. As a result, the number

of crisis walk-in sessions increased in the fall of 2015

from 68 to 119 over the number of sessions in the fall of

2014. The number of initial consultation sessions also

increased 26% (642 to 810) compared to the numbers in

fall 2014.

e. Maintain collaborative relationships between the

Counseling Center and other campus departments,

especially the Student Health Center, so that

continuity-of-care issues can be adequately

addressed. Assess periodically.

Counseling Center The psychiatry staff sends records in a timely manner to

the Counseling Center and, as matter of policy, is

permitted to access Counseling Center electronic

records to review client notes with the standard release

forms.

8. The Counseling Center and Student Health Center should provide educational programs to the campus community about relevant mental health

issues.

a. Offer programs to educate the community about its

services, and market counseling services in ways

that reduce stigma associated with counseling.

Counseling Center During the fall semester 2015 the Counseling Center

provided 56 presentations, with an estimated 2052

students attending those programs. The Center also

provides comprehensive training to faculty, staff, and

student leaders on identifying and responding to students

in apparent distress. Included in this training are

resident advisors in Housing and Residence Life, new

faculty, and other groups. The Center also offers an

online training module, which includes information

about services, to any faculty or staff member who

wishes to participate. The Center consults with and


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receives referrals other concerned individuals on a daily

basis.

b. In collaboration with the Counseling Center, offer

Wellness Promotion Department programs on

mental health issues and available services to the

campus community.


Health Center

The Center for Wellness Promotion collaborates with the

Counseling Center on “Wellness Wednesday” events in

which the Counseling Center promotes mental health

awareness and campus services. CWP, the Counseling

Center and Disability Services collaborated to promote

Mental Health Screening Day in October. During the

academic year, CWP presented five programs

addressing coping strategies, stress, and time

management to a total of 379 students. Additionally,

CWP, held the 49er Stress Less event, a table event that

reached 40 students.

c. Offer specific information in SOAR presentations

and on the Niner Nation Family website to parents

regarding counseling and health services, including

wellness promotion activities.


Health Center; Dean of Students

The Counseling Center presents a parent program at

SOAR, which includes information about counseling and

wellness services. The Niner Nation Family website

includes a link to NinerCare, which includes information

about reporting incidents and responding to students in

distress.

9. The Student Health Center should maintain programs that address the mental health needs of the students using its services.

a. Publicize mental health services, including

psychiatric services, available in the Student Health

Center.

Student Health Center The Student Health Center’s mental health services are

discussed at SOAR and other outreach programs

throughout the year. Psychiatric services are promoted

on the web site and through other publicity and campus

programs.

b. Ensure the availability of adequate psychiatric

services in the Student Health Center by using

general benchmarking guidelines that suggest 2

hours of psychiatric services per 1,000 students per

week.

Student Health Center The Student Health Center has addressed psychiatric

staffing by hiring two psychiatrists, both of whom joined

the staff in spring 2016. Expected number of hours,

given the suggested ratio, is 56 hours per week.


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c. Maintain Student Health Center protocols to ensure

continuity of care between medical and mental

health providers and the Counseling Center.

Student Health Center;

Counseling Center

These protocols are in place; however, communication

should improve due to the combined location for the

Student Health Center and Counseling Center, scheduled

for the summer, 2017. It is expected that the Counseling

Center Case Manager will begin working more closely

with the referral office in the Student Health Center at

that time.

d. Maintain Student Health Center protocols to follow

up with and provide support to students who are

referred off-campus for mental health concerns.

Student Health Center These protocols are in place.

e. Maintain a system in the Student Health Center for

collecting data on utilization of services by students

for mental health concerns.

Student Health Center Data collection processes are in place.

f. Provide student health insurance information and

guidelines for inquiring about coverage provided by

other insurance plans to students referred off campus

by the Counseling Center and the Student Health

Center.

Student Health Center;

Counseling Center

This requirement is in place.

10. The university should maintain an effective assistance program for employees who need help with psychological, interpersonal, substance abuse,

or related concerns.

a. Maintain an effective Employee Assistance Program

for staff and faculty.

Human Resources CompPsych EAP offers assistance to employees who

may be experiencing personal problems that impact

their performance or who are victims of crime or

violence. Efforts to increase awareness and training

opportunities include CompPsych resources that

discussed with all new employees and that are marketed

through Inside UNC Charlotte, through meetings with

department heads, during the Fall Festival and benefits

fairs, and through the ACCEHW committee programs.


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11. The university should maintain formal Memoranda of Understanding with local health and mental health agencies.

a. Continue to work with the Carolinas HealthCare

Systems to establish protocols for ensuring

continuity of care for students who have been

treated for mental health concerns.


Health Center; Legal Affairs

A formal memorandum of understanding was signed in

March of 2014.

b. Maintain a formal Memorandum of Understanding

with Presbyterian Hospital for students with mental

health concerns.


Health Center

A formal memorandum of understanding has been in

place since August 2009. The Counseling Center’s Case

Manager provided additional training to Novant staff

this year, followed by staff meeting discussions to ensure

more consistent hospital compliance/communication.

12. The university should maintain clear procedures and policies for communicating with parents of students who receive mental health services.

a. Provide to parents information regarding health and

counseling services policies including policies

addressing the disclosure of student-patient

information to parents.


Health Center; Dean of Students;

Disability Services

Information is communicated to parents during SOAR

by the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, DOS,

and Disability Services.


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PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

Emergency Planning, Communication, and Infrastructure

16. The university should, on a regular basis, conduct tabletop exercises and use other strategies for training, rehearsing, and improving emergency

plans.

a. Conduct annual emergency response exercises

within colleges, departments, and other

administrative units, including the Crisis

Management Team, to practice and evaluate

emergency plans.

Risk Management, Safety and

Security

In August 2015 a tabletop exercise was held for Police

& Public Safety communicators to review processes and

procedures related to emergency notification during

severe weather. In June 2015, a Continuity Of

Operations Plan tabletop exercise was conducted for the

department of Enrollment Management. In March 2016,

a Continuity Of Operations Plan tabletop exercise was

conducted for Housing & Residence Life.

The Office of Business Continuity Planning is in the

process of planning a campus evacuation exercise for

the Chancellor’s cabinet and EOC personnel for the fall

of 2016.

b. Continue to provide specific information and

awareness training on preparing for and responding

to an active-shooter event.


Security

Information about an active shooter response is on the

PPS website and is available on the Campus Safety

website. “Shots Fired” and other videos are available

on the HR training page and the PPS and Campus

Safety websites.

Additionally, the Office of Business Continuity Planning

(BCP) has included a section on Active Shooter in the

updated Emergency Manual. BCP is also working to

develop a small laminated handout outlining the “run,

hide, fight” approach to an active shooter situation

created by the FBI.

PPS officers receive classroom and scenario based in-

service training on active shooter responses and FBI

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17. All campus facilities--including residence halls, parking lots, academic buildings, athletic venues, libraries--should maintain effective security

plans.

a. Develop and maintain a basic security plan for each

campus facility, including those located off-campus.

Off-campus facilities should coordinate their plans

with Police and Public Safety or their contracted

security provider for implementation. Safety plans

for new facilities should be created before a building

is built or acquired.


Security; Police and Public Safety

Security Plans for all buildings are currently in

progress. A team composed of representatives from

RMSS, Disability Services, FM, and HR met to develop

a strategy to identify and assign emergency

coordinators for each building.

Security plans for the Center City Building (CCB) and

football stadium have been developed and implemented.

A security plan for the Lynx Station at UNC Charlotte is

currently being developed by PPS and staff resources

from FM. An MOU is being developed by CATS and

UNC Charlotte.

The Center City Building has undergone many security

upgrades since opening in 2012. The Security Plan is

coordinated by PPS, which oversees the security

services provided by a full-time PPS police officer

assigned to CCB and contracted Security Services.

Upon implementation of the Open Options access

system at CCB, the UNC Charlotte PPS Emergency

Communications Center has 24/7 access to all

surveillance cameras on location. Additionally, PPS

now has the capability of “locking down” the CCB from

the UNC Charlotte PPS Emergency Communications

Center

Facility evacuation plans have been developed and are

available on the Environmental Health and Safety

(EHS) website.

b. Develop centralized policies and procedures for

requesting, acquiring, maintaining, and monitoring

surveillance cameras, panic buttons, intrusion alarms

Electronic and Physical Security

Committee

Through the efforts of a cross-disciplinary task force of

the Committee, University Policy 715, Security

Cameras, was developed. The policy was approved by

the Chancellor in May 2014. Information on the policy

is available on the UNC Charlotte legal website. RMSS


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and other safety equipment in all new and existing

buildings, parking lots, and other facilities.

& PPS are responsible for the management of video

cameras and implemented a video camera coordinator

position in 2016 to ensure compliance.

The Committee will monitor its implementation on an

annual basis.

c. Equip all non-residential buildings with card access

locks on primary entrances and ensure that these are

integrated into a central system that allows remote

locking, unlocking, and appropriate access.

Facilities Management;

Police and Public Safety

This project’s goal is to design and develop enterprise-

wide, unified-door/facility-access and any associated

video surveillance system to improve security and

service levels, enhance administrative capabilities, and

reduce long-term overhead costs. This project is

ongoing and in progress and will be collaborative in

nature. The Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs will

consider stakeholder input as well as the project’s

findings to make a final recommendation to the Campus

Safety and Security Committee and the Chancellor’s

Cabinet.

18. The university should work with off-campus facilities that house significant numbers of students and with other relevant community groups to

discuss safety and security concerns and to develop strategies for increasing public safety.

a. Attend quarterly meetings with off-campus housing

managers and owners, with special meetings

scheduled during periods of increased criminal

activity.

Dean of Students; Police and

Public Safety

PPS, in collaboration with DOS, attends routine

meetings with off-campus housing apartment managers

throughout the year. PPS, the DOS, and OLA worked

with CMPD and the City of Charlotte in creating a safety

program known as “Niner Choice,” which was launched

in Fall of 2014. A program task force is charged with

inspecting participating apartment complexes near the

University and, based on the complex’s security features,

designating such complexes as meeting a Green or a

Gold standard. Additionally, PPS routinely has meetings

with Housing and Residence Life security officers about

student safety.

The Committee will continue to monitor this

recommendation, including the effectiveness of the Niner

Choice program, on an annual basis.


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b. Participate in meetings with University City Partners

and other appropriate community organizations.

Police and Public Safety PPS routinely meets with numerous University City

Partners and presents on a variety of topics to include

crime on campus, growth, and traffic related issues.

PPS and CMPD collaborate respectively in the

Quarterly University City Leadership Meetings. The

Committee will continue to monitor this recommendation

on an annual basis.

19. Campus buildings, parking decks, and other outdoor areas where security is an issue as identified by crime data or perception should have up-to-

date security systems and devices.

a. Maintain design standards to ensure that safety

concerns such as lighting are incorporated into plans

for new construction and renovations and implement

specific lighting projects or other changes (such as

painting) that would enhance the sense of security in

facilities such as parking decks.

Facilities Management Facilities Management reports that updated lighting

design standards have been established to be more

energy efficient while maintaining security. All street and

parking lot lights are on sensors and timers. Set times

have been established to accommodate for daylight

savings time.

Facilities Management is working to replace all exterior

lighting on buildings, street lights, and parking lots with

LED fixtures. These will save energy as well as last

three to four times longer than the original type of lights.

Facilities Management is also looking into the possibility

of installing a lighting controller that will allow us to

control all the lights at one time. This will allow the

University to turn on and off all exterior lights.

b. Continue student led activities on campus (e.g.,

SGA Campus Safety Walk) and appropriately fund

solutions to identified problems.

Student Government

Association; Facilities

Management

The 2015-2016 SGA Safety Initiative (formerly the Safety

Walk) took place on November 5, 2015. The Safety

Initiative experienced the highest attendance rate in the

event’s history. The Mobile Command Center was also

deployed as a rallying point at the Student Union. A full

report written by the SGA representative was sent to

Facilities Management and the Chancellor’s Office. This

will continue to be a key event that SGA hosts each year.


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c. Ensure the accessibility of emergency (“blue light”)

phones, especially for individuals with mobility

impairment.

Facilities Management; Office of

Disability Services

Facilities Management reports that design specifications

now include considering accessibility of emergency

phones when they are installed. In 2014-15, RMSS led a

working group tasked with developing and

recommending a long range plan for updating existing

blue light technology, evaluating and recommending the

appropriate technology to meet campus growth,

evaluating and recommending overall maintenance

costs, evaluating the strategic plan for implementation in

the overall security and surveillance plan and evaluating

and recommending ownership of the blue light phones.

The working group made a number of recommendations

related to funding, upgrading, and maintaining existing

blue light phones, including a final recommendation that

PPS take ownership over the blue light phone program

on a moving forward basis. The Committee will continue

to monitor developments on this recommendation

annually.

20. The campus should maintain and evaluate a system of shuttle buses and escorts to assist with transportation for students, faculty, and staff after

dark and at all times for persons with disabilities or who park in remote areas.

a. Monitor the effectiveness of the SafeRide program

and recommend modifications as appropriate.

Accessibility Committee;

Parking and Transportation

Services; Police and Public

Safety

SafeRide continues to support pre-arranged and on-

demand on-campus transportation for those with

mobility impairments. The after-hours service is an

Express Route format where all 3 buses run on the same

route and only stop if an individual is at a bus stop or

needs to get off. SGA and PATS have been discussing

whether the service needs to change.

SGA created a survey for students, faculty, and staff

about SafeRide and received 54 responses. 76% of those

responding to the survey indicated that do not use

SafeRide, and the top reason as to why they don’t use it

is inconvenience/slowness. 57% do not like the current

service that is provided (route) and, although 44% would


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like to see it go back to an on-demand service, 48% said

they didn’t want to pay an increase in fees for the on-

demand service. SGA and PATS will continue to explore

efficient SafeRide options for UNC Charlotte students.

21. The university should maintain effective protocols for communication with the campus community following a crime on or near campus.

a. Continue to exercise the Campus Warning Network

at least once per semester.


Security

The PIER system is tested on a regular basis by sending

text messages to core emergency response personnel and

selected university leaders. The audible emergency

sirens are tested annually. Other alert and warning

methods that fall under the Campus Warning Network

are also tested regularly and included in exercise and

training scenarios.

UNC Charlotte received Storm Ready designation by the

National Weather Service.

b. Develop policies to encourage or require students to

sign up for the campus texting service or

intentionally waive this notification as part of the

class registration or password change process.

Academic Affairs; Registrar;

Information Technology Services

Students are currently encouraged to provide a cell

number in Banner during registration. This number,

whether entered at the time of registration or afterwards

via 49er Express, is entered into the PIER Emergency

Text Alert program.

When a client first uses the NinerNET password

management tool, whether for account claim, password

expiration, or a change request, they are asked to

provide a cell number and/or external email

address. Cell numbers are stored in Banner in a manner

which can be read by the PIER system. To reset a

forgotten password, the cell or alternate email

information must be entered and must match information

on file in Banner.

Clients are also encouraged to provide cell and alternate

email information when they log into Banner Self-Service

where they will receive periodic prompts for entering or

updating this information.


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c. Maintain the ability for instructors to communicate

from classrooms in case of emergencies through

Classroom Support. Provide training to all

classroom instructors and to Classroom Support

personnel on the use of SMART Classroom

technology to facilitate communication in case of

emergencies.

Classroom Support; Academic

Affairs

The monitoring software has been installed in PPS since

Fall 2013. Placards have been affixed to each podium

that direct users to press the red help button in case of a

classroom emergency. During the new faculty

orientation, Classroom Support maintains a table where

faculty learn about these features. Classroom Support

will be sending emails to faculty each semester with a

link to the emergency protocol video produced in

summer of 2013.

The RSS software, Alertus, has been fully integrated into

the signage and podium systems. Alertus allows

Classroom Support to connect users of the podiums

directly with PPS dispatch in the event of an emergency.

d. Support the development of a mobile application to

assist first responders and evacuees in the case of an

emergency building evacuation.

Police and Public Safety;

Computing and Informatics

The University entered into a contract with LiveSafe, an

interactive mobile application that provides multiple

layers of interactive communication between the user

and the Emergency Communications Center

(dispatcher). Rollout of the LiveSafe app occurred in

summer of 2015 and will continue to be marketed with a

planned public awareness campaign for students,

faculty, staff, and parents for the 2016 academic year.

The campaign resulted in nearly 4000 university

members opting to participate in LiveSafe. The

Committee will monitor the effectiveness of the campaign

and the app itself.

22. The university should maintain redundant and interoperable emergency notification systems that integrate into the National Incident

Management System.

a. Develop effective systems to integrate

communication across campus in case of an

emergency.


Security

PPS utilizes an 800Mhz radio system which gives PPS

the ability to communicate with CMPD, CFD, and

Medic. The University utilizes the Moto-Turbo 400Mhz


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digital radio system which allows all departments other

than PPS to communicate with each other. In the event

PPS should need to communicate with other University

departments, the PPS radio system has the ability to

bridge the 800Mhz and 400 Mhz digital radio systems to

allow communication.


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Law Enforcement

23. The Department of Police and Public Safety should maintain appropriate accreditation, up-to-date equipment, and trained staff.

a. Maintain full staffing of Police and Public Safety;

engage in strategic planning process to determine

the appropriate staffing model for PPS going

forward; review levels of staffing in light of

enrollment growth, football, light rail, and other

related to expansion of campus programs and

facilities.


Security; Police and Public Safety

In 2013, four additional Community Oriented Policing

(COP) officers were added and specifically assigned to

conduct strategic patrols throughout the academic

quads upon the recommendation of the Committee. PPS

reports that it is engaged in a continuous strategic

planning process which includes an assessment of the

current staffing model and a projection of future needs.

In 2015, Officers participated in over 35 Crime

Prevention Committees and Initiatives and conducted

dedicated patrols leading to a 47% decrease in Larceny

from all buildings and a 26% decrease in overall crime.

The need for additional officers in order to

accommodate the impact of the Light Rail on campus is

being analyzed. The Committee will continue to review

the results of this process in its regular meetings and

make recommendations accordingly.

b. Complete the process by which the Department of

Police and Public Safety will meet standards for the

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement

Agencies (CALEA) accreditation.

Police and Public Safety PPS continues to pursue CALEA accreditation, and

completed the self-assessment and mock assessment

phases in 2016. The official on-site accreditation

assessment occurred in July 2016 with an anticipated

award date of November 2016. The accreditation cycle

is approximately 18 months ahead of projected

schedule.

c. Employ the principles of Community Policing

tailored to the unique demands of the UNC

Charlotte campus.

Police and Public Safety PPS reports that it has adopted a COP philosophy with

the specific intent of community engagement and crime

prevention. In addition, the PPS model includes four

dedicated COP officers whose primary focus is to

engage and interact with students, staff, and faculty.


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PPS strives to ensure all PPS officers are COP oriented

and are knowledgeable to assist with COP initiatives.

COP officers are trained as Field Training Officers

(FTOs). All new officers hired with PPS complete

training conducted by a COP officer.

24. The university should maintain appropriate mutual aid agreements, Jurisdiction Extension Agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding with

local first-responder agencies.

a. Create cooperation agreements between UNC

Charlotte Police and Public Safety and other college

and university police departments in the region.

Police and Public Safety The University continues to operate under the Regional

Law Enforcement Mutual Aid agreement, which sets

forth the terms under which county, municipal, and

university law enforcement agencies can request

assistance from other participating agencies. PPS

further collaborates with the UNC System Active

Collaboration Site, UNC GA Clery Officer Coordinating

group, CALEA, NCLEAN, UNC System Chief’s

meetings, Mecklenburg County Emergency Management

and Charlotte area Chief’s collaboration. PPS further

participates in initiatives as needed / requested.

b. Maintain and periodically review and update

contracts with CMPD, CFD, Council of

Governments, and other agencies as appropriate.

Legal Affairs; Risk Management,

Safety, and Security

The University continues to operate under the

provisions of two contracts with the Charlotte-

Mecklenburg Police Department: one defining the

extended jurisdiction area and the other committing to

the provision of mutual aid. The University is in the

process of updating MOUs to accommodate jurisdiction

associated with the Light Rail on campus.

c. Participate actively in periodic meetings of UNC

system law enforcement agencies to share best

practices.

Police and Public Safety An annual conference of UNC campus police chiefs is

held at General Administration under the leadership of

Brent Herron, Associate Vice President of Campus

Safety and Emergency Operations. A conference call

with all UNC campus police chiefs occurs monthly in an

effort to share information on critical incidents and best

practices. UNC system chiefs participate in the

Governor’s ongoing task forces regarding drugs,


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alcohol, sexual assault, and Clery reporting. PPS also

participates in the UNC System Active Collaboration

Site for sharing of information and assessment centers

with other agencies to identify best practices. In 2016,

Jeff Baker, chief of the University’s Police and Public

Safety Department, was elected vice president of the

N.C. Association of Campus Law Enforcement

Administrators (NCACLEA).

25. The university should maintain a system to effectively and quickly identify crime incident locations, both for first responders and to aid in crime

analysis.

a. Maintain a system of geocoding for campus

features, e.g., lighting fixtures, emergency phones,

and buildings, to aid with crime analysis and

incident tracking.

Facilities Management Campus geocoding is complete and will assist first

responders with incidents on campus. The geocoding

system is currently being used to track incidents for

analysis utilizing the PPS Record Management System

(RMS).

b. Maintain a Master Campus Address file with

clearly-marked streets, buildings, and other

structures as part of the Campus Master Plan.

Facilities Management PPS reports that the master address system has been

helpful for PPS and for first responders who are called

to campus for an emergency. The list is maintained in

Archibus and is updated by Facilities Information

Systems. Facilities Management made these addresses

available on the University’s website.

c. Simplify the on-campus emergency telephone

number to the greatest extent possible.

Police and Public Safety The emergency phone number remains 704-687-2200

and is publicized in all directories, the police website,

and on wallet-sized emergency cards. New employees

and students are given the number and provided

emergency cards during orientation. Blue light phones

dial directly to dispatch, and all hard-wired campus

telephones also ring directly to dispatch when 911 is

dialed. The Committee will continue to explore

technological options to make contacting dispatch as

expedient as possible for faculty, staff, and students. In

2014, the emergency cards were updated and

redistributed. Cups, pens, and key chains with important


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phone numbers were also distributed advertising the

new emergency management website with evacuation

plans / routes. These items will be updated again in late

2016. The LiveSafe safety phone application was also

implemented and allows for one touch voice call or

messaging directly to PPS.

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X. Appendix A: Campus Climate Survey report

UNC Charlotte Inaugural Campus Climate Survey Campus Climate Subcommittee

Campus Safety and Security Committee

Report prepared by Dr. Annelise Mennicke

School of Social Work

College of Health and Human Services

UNC Charlotte Inaugural Campus Climate Survey

Introduction

In spring 2016, UNC Charlotte launched an inaugural campus climate survey to assess experiences with

and knowledge around violence victimization and perpetration. A total of 2,248 students completed the

online survey. This report serves to explain the preparation and implementation plan utilized and makes

recommendations for future years. Results from the 2016 survey are not yet available, but will be analyzed

and reported on in the fall semester of 2016.

Planning for the Campus Climate Survey

The topic of campus climate surveys has received considerable national attention in the past several years.

In 2014, the White House issued a report entitled “Not Alone,” which underscored the importance of

gathering data related to violence victimization, perpetration, and knowledge and perception of university

programming and response. According to the report objectives, “with a better picture of what’s really

happening on campus, schools will be able to more effectively tackle the problem and measure the success

of their efforts” (Not Alone, 2014, p. 8). The UNC Board of Governors localized this issue in 2013 by

recommending, “The University should develop a campus climate survey instrument for campuses’ use to

gather information regarding student attitudes, knowledge and experiences while attending the campus”

(2013-2014 UNC Campus Security Initiative Report to the President). In collaboration with the Title IX

office, this task become the charge of the Campus Safety and Security Committee (CSSC) at UNC

Charlotte.

Survey Implementation

During the spring 2016 semester, UNC Charlotte launched a Campus Climate Survey. The survey resulted

from a collaboration between the Campus Safety and Security Committee, the Title IX office, Dr. Annelise

Mennicke from the School of Social Work, and Dr. Ann Coker from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Coker

is Principal Investigator on a cooperative agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and

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Prevention and the University of Kentucky Center for Research on Violence Against Women, aiming to

evaluate the efficacy of bystander intervention programs. A total of 24 Universities will be enrolled to

participate in the project, which includes administration of an annual campus climate survey. UNC

Charlotte agreed to participate in this study from 2016-2020, providing UK with a list of eligible UNC

Charlotte students. UK agrees to administer the survey, clean the data, and prepare a descriptive analytic

report. By means of an Inter-University Authorization Agreement, study procedures which were approved

by the Human Subjects Committee at UK were also approved by UNC Charlotte. Additionally, the

recruitment methods UNC Charlotte used to encourage student participation were approved by the UNC

Charlotte Human Subject Committee.

Survey components. At UNC Charlotte, 2016 represented the pilot year of study participation and

survey implementation. Based on the instrument developed by UK, students were asked to report their

knowledge of bystander programming, perception of peer behaviors, alcohol use, perpetration of violence,

opinions/beliefs about violence, bystander behaviors, victimization by violence, knowledge of university

specific resources and procedures, perception of university response, and basic demographic information.

Due to UNC Charlotte’s unique student population, we requested that items be added regarding first

generation college-student status, transfer student status, international student status, and school

connectedness.

Participant incentives. Prior to survey implementation, the CSSC procured incentives to encourage

student participation. This was prioritized due to the low response rates of previous student surveys at UNC

Charlotte. The Chancellor provided funding in the amount of $1500 which was used to purchase two iPad

Air 2s and two $50 gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Campus partners rallied to increase the incentive pool,

with donations from Housing (two $250 Barnes and Noble gift cards and a pizza party to the highest

responding residential hall), Athletics (two VIP Football hospitality tickets), and Bojangles (two tailgate

buckets).

Recruitment plan. Multiple campus partners engaged in a proactive recruitment plan to increase

response rate. First, the students were emailed by Chancellor Dubois, who explained the purpose of the

survey and requested their participation (see Figure 1). This email let students know who would be sending

the survey and the subject of the survey email. This email had a 45.7% open rate, which is much higher

than the average 20% rate typically seen for other messages sent on the platform. Second, eligible students

were sent an invitation to take the survey which contained a unique link to the survey from the team at UK

with the subject of “Campus Safety.” Third, students were sent a safety alert from Police and Public Safety

which contained information about the survey and assured students that the email with the survey link was

not spam. This message was sent because of feedback from Information and Technology Services; once the

survey launched, they had been contacted by multiple students concerned that the email might have been

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spam because it was not sent from a @uncc.edu email address. Finally, UK sent 3 reminder emails to

students who received the invitation but had not yet taken the survey.

Implementation resources. Completion of this survey required a considerable amount of resources.

$1500 was allocated to the CSSC for the survey. The funds were used to purchase (2) iPads as incentives,

Barnes and Noble gift cards, posters and flyers, and to pay for report printing. In addition to fiscal resources,

many personnel resources were utilized. This included execution of the Memorandum of Understanding,

preparation of survey documents, retrieval of student list, development of a marketing and recruitment plan,

completion of the human subjects review, postering, and flyering. This required intense collaborations with

Institutional Research, Information and Technology Services from the College of Health and Human

Service, Center for Wellness Promotion, Office of Legal Affairs, Police and Public Safety, and the Title IX

office.

Implementation timeline. To complete all the tasks required to launch the survey, the following timeline

was utilized.

Survey Responses

The survey was open from April 4 - April 17. A total of 17,710 students met the eligibility criteria

(undergraduate students aged 18-24 who were not exclusively enrolled in online courses). A total of 2,233

students completed the survey during the open period, yielding a 12.6% response rate. This was reported

to be higher than other surveys that were taking place around the same time, as well as higher than previous

versions of a campus safety/security survey. Several students completed the survey after the formally

advertised open date, disqualifying them from receiving an incentive, but counting for the total response

number. The final response number was 2,248 students, yielding a response rate of 12.7%. As

expected, the number of responders peaked several days after the invitation email was sent, and slowly

trickled in until the survey was closed (see Figure 3).

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Figure 3. Response pattern

Lessons Learned

Reflecting on this pilot implementation of the UK sponsored Campus Climate Survey, we learned several

valuable lessons. First, we noticed the need for targeted and intentional marketing/media. While we had a

beautiful and eye-catching flyer, we lacked consistency in logo and name that would allow for quick

recognition and enable students to trust that the survey was legitimate. We heard from several students who

were concerned that the survey link was spam because it did not come from a UNC Charlotte email

address. We also missed opportunities to recruit/market using social media techniques, which is an

effective way to reach students. Faculty and staff spent a significant amount of time postering and flyering,

requiring them to set aside their regular work duties and likely was less effective than using a student who

would know more about the ebbs and flows of campus life.

Recommendations

The following recommendations were made by the CSSC at the May 3rd meeting.

1. Hire a marketing/communications graduate student. This student can be in charge of

developing a marketing plan to include logo development, poster design, and social media.

2. Increase incentives. Students responded very quickly and positively to the iPad incentive, so more

money could be allocated to purchase more iPad incentives. Additionally, other in-kind donations

could be procured that would be desirable to the student body (i.e., parking passes, meal plan credit,

tuition waivers).

3. Identify an appropriate office to lead the climate survey efforts. While the CSSC was charged

with implementing the climate survey, the majority of the work was done by individuals who had

other full-time positions. As the campus climate survey will be happening annually, coordination

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and implementation should be housed in an office where an individual is responsible for its

oversight.

Next Steps

Spring 2016 saw the successful implementation of the inaugural campus climate survey at UNC Charlotte.

Moving forward, in summer 2016, UK will return the data the UNCC as well as provide a descriptive report

about the responses. In fall 2016 the CSSC will review the results of the survey and use it to make

recommendations for programming and policies at the university. Concurrently, CSSC will develop an

implementation plan during the fall semester, in anticipation of a spring 2017 full launch of the campus

climate survey.

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XI. Appendix B: SGA Safety Initiative report

Office of Risk Management and Insurance

9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

t/ 704-687-8448 f/ 704-687-3217

To: Sarah Smyre, Chair

Campus Safety and Security Committee

From: Betty Coulter, Chair Joint Committee of Campus Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Law Enforcement Subcommittee

Date: May 9, 2016 Subject: Campus Accessibility and Vehicles on Campus

In 2014 the Chair of Campus Accessibility Advisory Committee (CAAC) Chairperson (Cindy Wolf Johnson),

notified the Chair of the Campus Safety and Security Committee (Jesh Humphrey), of the concerns with

traffic on the inner core of the campus.

For years the CAAC has discussed the movement of vehicles on the walkways of the university campus as

a hazard to pedestrians, particularly for individuals with disabilities. The Provost Joan Lorden, requested

the CAAC to review this. The CAAC acknowledged the request and also noted that the problem continues

to worsen because of the number of vehicles on campus and the proliferation of campus construction. In

2014-2015 the CAAC, made this topic a priority and delved deeply into the recurring problems.

Pedestrian safety, particularly for individuals with mobility and visual disabilities often found pathways

blocked by vehicles. Safe Ride, the campus shuttle service provided for persons needing assistance, noted

that routes would be blocked and the shuttle would need to go off of the designated pathway or the

person needing assistance was unable to reach the shuttle because of the obstructions of vehicles on a

designated pathway and/or designated pick-up point. Previously identified vehicle and GEM (electric

carts) parking spaces had been removed or were not properly designated for parking of service vehicles.

Improper parking of service vehicles also created obstructions on accessible pathways. It was noted that

maps and parking communications were avoided or did not exist in a manner, to properly notify the inner

campus drivers of the appropriate routes and parking spaces. Policies addressing driving on the inner

campus and the appropriate use of service vehicles varied per department and were not correlated.

Therefore, some policies were in conflict with other policies or the policies were outdated. The

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committee also noted that there was not a centralized resource managing vehicles on campus that

addressed verification of driving licenses and required training for drivers of university vehicles.

In January of 2016 the newly formed joint committee of the CAAC and the Law Enforcement sub-

committee met to review the CAAC report and discuss specific issues to address the movement of vehicles

on inner campus routes and other impacts to vehicles operation on the inner pathways of campus.

Representatives of the working group subcommittee included: Risk Management and Insurance;

Environmental Health and Safety; Police and Public Safety; Facilities Operations; Design Services; Capital

Services; Disability Services; Parking and Transportation; General Council; and Housing.

The group set out to identify the various types of vehicles and reported that there were a variety of

vehicles traveling on the inner pathways of campus. All vehicle types were identified and included

contractor vehicles. Statistics show that in addition to contractor vehicles, the university maintained a

fleet of 536 vehicles which includes 261 miscellaneous utility vehicles (GEMS, Mowers, etc.) The

subcommittee reviewed polices, mapping, enforcement, communication, driver training; and routes. In

addition to the observations of the CAAC, the joint committee noted the following:

1. Routes have been established and are published on the Facilities Management web-site

http://facilities.uncc.edu/our-services/maps, however, maps are not updated to reflect the

recent changes in parking and travel routes;

2. There is a proliferation of policies addressing vehicles however, those policies are outdated

and are not succinct;

3. Employee Health and Safety collaborated with Risk Management and Insurance to identify

gaps in existing policies and processes;

4. After the initial hire of an employee, a centralized process does not exist to address all

driver types license, training, and governance. RMI has performed a beta test of evaluating

driving records in FM, Parking, and Police and Public Safety and found that there were

drivers that did not have a valid license or some other infraction that could impact driving a

university vehicle.

5. Identify the overarching enforcement policy for campus interior parking and walkways;

6. What is the appropriate process to communicate with contractors on the appropriate

vehicle travel routes and parking locations;

7. With exception to van driving, and GEM car checklist, a consistent training guideline to

manage employees who drive university vehicles does not exist;

8. Driving record checks for employees are not applied in a consistent process to actively

monitor driving records.

Because the issue of vehicles on campus are complex and involve a cross functional process, the

recommendations of the joint committee are addressed in short-term and long-term goals.

Short-term goals

1. Identify and support the governing document for parking and enforcement of vehicles on

campus as the University Parking Ordinance, which is reviewed annually and approved by the

Chancellor’s Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.

http://facilities.uncc.edu/our-services/maps

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2. Reconcile all campus maps and routes to identify revised and accessible pathways and

communicate the changes through multiple media sources.

3. Reconcile signage to identify appropriate parking locations for GEMS, contractor vehicles, and

other vehicle types traveling on inner campus routes and identify prohibited areas.

4. Design a communication brochure addressing penalties, routes, and enforcement.

Long-term goals

1. Update Policy 604.

2. Reconcile all campus departmental driving policies.

3. Identify resources needed to support a viable and industry standard driver training program,

including a driving record check program for all vehicle types, driving practical course, and

remedial training program for drivers that need special training.

4. Identify the department responsible for oversight of the driving program administration and

coordination with university partners and create a funding to support the on-going oversite.

CAAC Recommendations

The recommendations have been communicated to the CAAC. The CAAC has agreed to accept the

recommendations and will include in recommendations to the CAAC liaison to the Chancellor who

currently is Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, Beth Hardin.

cc: Henry James, Associate Vice Chancellor of Risk Management Safety and Security

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XII. Appendix C: Clery Act Oversight Committee report

Police & Public Safety

9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001

t/ 704-687-8300 f/ 704-687-3217

To: Chancellor Dubois

From: Sarah Smyre, Chair

Clery Act Oversight Committee

Date: May 15, 2016 Subject: Clery Act Oversight Committee Annual Report

On May 11, 2015 the Clery Act Oversight Committee was formed by Chancellor Dubois under

recommendation from UNC General Administration Campus Security Initiative report. The committee

members include representatives from: Police & Public Safety, Intercollegiate Athletics, University

Communications, Education Abroad, Center for Wellness Promotion, Dean of Students, Counseling

Center, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, Housing & Residence Life, Title IX, Legal Affairs,

and Compliance.

The Committee meets quarterly and communicates on a regular basis. The committee has been charged

with the following duties:

1. Ensure coordination and compliance with Clery Act requirements.

2. Establish timelines, training topics, and regulatory updates related to the Clery Act.

3. Discuss current issues related to Clery Act compliance.

4. Assess the effectiveness of current Campus Security Authority (CSA) training programs and

propose, if necessary, alternate delivery methods for the training information.

5. Review and comment on UNC Charlotte’s Annual Security Report prior to its submission on

October 1 of each year.

6. Review the current practices subject to the Clery Act and identify and remedy any potential

or actual deficiencies in UNC Charlotte’s Clery Act compliance.

7. Elevate to the appropriate administrators any potential resource gaps that inhibit UNC

Charlotte’s ability to comply fully with the requirements of the Clery Act.

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Accomplishments

The Committee met quarterly in 2015 and successfully submitted the 2015 Annual Security Report on

October 1, 2015. The Committee is continuing to work collectively on the 2016 report due October 1,

2016. The Committee had the following accomplishments during the first year:

Completion of the 2015 Annual Security Report.

Research and decision to identify Center City Campus as a second campus (rather than an off-

campus building) and include separate crime statistics and compliance information within the

collective Annual Security Report.

Completion of 27 in-person training sessions for Campus SaVE and Campus Security Authorities

(CSA) to a variety of audiences including New Employee Orientation (NEO), Housing & Residence

Life (HRL), Athletics, Dean of Students, and HRL Resident Ambassadors and Conference Assistants.

Discussion of and decision not to pursue the purchase of online Campus SaVE training for faculty

and staff similar to the student module (Campus Clarity) at this time.

Research, discussion, and creation of Clery reporting form for Athletics Department trips that

could be included in Clery-reportable geography.

Oversight of the Crime Prevention Committees and Initiatives / Prevention & Awareness Programs

as reportable in the Annual Security Report.

Review of emergency alert and timely warning notification systems and participation in annual

testing to ensure compliance.

Participation in the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training program including expansion to

include instructor training for representatives from Dean of Students and Housing & Residence

Life.

Participation in training and monthly conference call with UNC General Administration Clery

Training Officer.

Monthly submission of PPS Clery Reportable offenses to UNC General Administration.

Participation in trainings offered by nationally recognized Clery Compliance organizations such as:

Clery Center for Security on Campus.

Short-term goals

1. Continued promotion of the Annual Security Report for reference to students, faculty and staff.

2. Continued outreach and training programs.

3. Monthly reconciliation of Clery reportable offenses between CSAs and the Clery compliance

officer.

Long-term goals

1. Increased training available for the committee through webinars and in-person trainings, and

increased activity from committee members in educating their respective units.

2. Participation in professional organizations for Clery such as an institutional membership for the

National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP) which would allow

for participation in Clery Webinars for the entire committee.

3. Broader dissemination and more effective delivery of CSA training (e.g. creation of online training

module and/or periodic email blasts regarding Clery compliance topics).

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Clery Act Oversight Committee Recommendations

For 2016-17 the Committee recommends continued quarterly meetings for the committee and working

toward monthly reconciliation of Clery Reportable offenses for CSAs. The Committee has no action items

that require the Chancellor’s attention at this time.

cc: Henry James, Associate Vice Chancellor of Risk Management Safety and Security

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XIII. Appendix D: SGA Safety Initiative report

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Safety Initiative Report

November 5, 2015

The following report outlines the findings that were collected during the annual Campus Safety

Initiative that took place on November 5th, 2015 conducted by the Student Government

Association. The results of the Campus Safety Initiative were broken into 9 zones across campus,

which were toured and observed by students, faculty, staff, and members of police and public

safety. The results are listed based on the zone in the following pages of this report.

We would like to take the time to thank everyone that participated in the Campus Safety Initiative.

Without everyone’s support, the event would not have been such a success. With the biggest turn

out in this events history, we would like to say thank you to Mac Fake from Facilitates

Management, Chief Jeffrey Baker and Lieutenant Sarah Smyre from the UNC Charlotte Police

Department, Jesh Humphrey and the Campus Safety & Security Committee, Dean Davis and the

Dean of Students Office, the Office of Academic Affairs, Division of Student Affairs, as well as

students for taking their time to attend the event. The collaboration of the Campus Safety Initiative

aims to further increase the overall safety and security on campus.

Thank you again for everyone who had a hand in contributing to the Campus Safety Initiative and

their commitment to making this campus a safer place to live and learn.

Best regards,

Melissa Martin Mitch Daratony

Secretary for Student Affairs Student Body President

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Zone 1

Football Stadium

1. Right entrance light is out in front of Judy Rose Field House

2. Chipped bricks directly in front of right entrance of Grigg Hall

3. First light on the left and back two lights in Portal loading dock

4. Knox box left open in front of Portal (left side)

5. Farthest left light on top of building (right side of Portal) first column to the

left on stairs

is out.

6. Institute Circle between Portal and Bioinformatics needs a crosswalk, also

is not ADA

accessible.

7. Lights out on left side of Bioinformatics

8. Loading dock of Bioinformatics needs a light post

9. Light on the corner Robert D. Snyder and Philips Road is out

10. Loading dock of Duke needs a light pole

11. Duke top right light on front side facing the Football Stadium is out

12. Gate outside of trash on the student side of the stadium is open (between

sections 121 and 122)

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Zone 2

Baseball Field, CRI Parking Deck

1. Add side walk from Craver Road intersections to Phillips Road Intersection

2. Remove pillars by road in-front of Halton-Wagner Tennis Complex

3. Crumbling bricks North of Wells Fargo lane intersection entryway/ archway

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Zone 3

Student Union

Miltimore/ Belk/ Lynch/ Wallis/ Witherspoon Hall

1. Add side walk leading from back of Union Deck to the side of Belk Hall

2. Staircase outside Wallis by dumpsters needs lighting

3. Light in Lot 20 closest to Lynch Hall is flickering

4. Witherspoon Hall needs more lighting around outside of building

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Zone 4

North Deck, Oak, Pine, Maple, Elm Hall

1. Four lights out between Atkins Library and CHHS on the hill

2. Need stop sign in front of Cameron Boulevard loop

3. Path leading from Phase 5 to Hickory needs lights (Lot 16 path)

4. Request a side walk in front of Lot 21

5. Blue lights need to be placed in Lot 21 in front of Witherspoon (North

entrance)

6. Staircase leading to Poplar Lane from lot 21 needs lighting

7. Light on Poplar Lane is out

8. Poplar Lane and Cameron Boulevard intersection needs clear signage -

high traffic area

9. Paint crosswalk on Poplar Lane by Lot 25

10. Lights are out in Lot 26 closest to North Deck

11. Get rid of parallel parking lane leading to North Deck

12. First two lights in Lot 25 are out

13. Bus stop in front of Wallis needs more lights

14. Light in front of Lot 25A (East side of Wallis)

15. Pathway from Lot 20 - lot needs lights

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Zone 5

Greek Village, Hawthorne / Martin Hall

1. Add a light on walkway from Lot 11 to Lot 16

2. Add crosswalk in front of Martin Hall to Bus Stop

3. More light requested by Kappa Delta House

4. Lights requested for volleyball court

5. Crosswalk requested from Hawthorne Lot to sidewalk by Edge Apartments

6. More lights around outside of Lot 6 requested and blue light needed by

Martin Village

7. Sidewalk along Martin Village near road needed

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Zone 6

Gardens / East Deck

1. Greenhouse Parking Lot trail light out

2. Mary-Alexander Road to Fretwell, multiple lights out along sidewalk

3. East Deck / Fretwell Roundabout has one light out (near Fretwell side)

4. East Deck plaza light is out

5. Lot 6 sidewalk near Martin Hall is very dark

6. Lot 6 basketball courts are very dark, there is no lighting

7. Lot 16 Entrance to Craver Road blue light EP #23 is out

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Zone 7

Fretwell / Burson / Prospector / Smith / Denny

1. More lighting requested behind Smith

2. Lights requested near Burson entrance

3. Smith lights out in front of Prospector

4. Robinson moss on floor (exterior walkway around building)

5. SAC light post out

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Zone 8

Student Activity Center, Atkins Library, Cone

1. CHHS Lane - one light out

2. Cameron Boulevard - four lights out in a row

3. Wall light on side of Atkins closest to CHHS is out

4. Lights out near Cone

a. Two between East Cone and Cone

b. Two in front of Cone

5. Light out on Barnhart Lane

6. Two lights out of face of Tennis Complex

7. All lights on left side of Cameron Between Union Lots and Woodward

8. One light out in front of Woodward - Cameron Boulevard

9. Two lights out between CHHS and Woodward

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Zone 9

High Rises and South Village

1. Three lights out between Lot 8 and South Village Deck

2. Light out next to RDH leading to SOVI

3. All lights out left side of Broadrick Boulevard

4. Light out at Broadrick Boulevard and University City Intersection

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XIV. Appendix E: Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee report

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention

Committee Annual Report

Spring 2016

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 62

Chancellor’s charge to the committee .......................................................................................... 63

Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee members, 2015-2016 ............................... 64

Major findings ............................................................................................................................... 66

Recommendations and work in progress ...................................................................................... 68

Substance use among students ...................................................................................................... 71

Goals and recommendations ......................................................................................................... 73

1. .................................................................. Substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery ........................................................................................................................................................ 73

2. .......................................................................................Substance abuse policy and enforcement ........................................................................................................................................................ 76

3. ......................................................................... Identifying and responding to students in distress ........................................................................................................................................................ 77

4. ................................................................................................................ Mental health promotion ........................................................................................................................................................ 79

5. .................................................................................................................... Mental health services ........................................................................................................................................................ 81

6. ...................................................................................................................................... Postvention ........................................................................................................................................................ 84

7. ............................................................................................. Environmental safety from self-harm ........................................................................................................................................................ 85

Appendix: 2015 Biennial Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Violations and Prevention

Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 87

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Introduction

This annual report is the first issued by the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee

since it began meeting in the fall of 2015. This Committee reports to the Chancellor through the

Campus Safety and Security Committee and updates the Chancellor on progress made in

reviewing, developing, and monitoring campus-wide initiatives related to substance abuse and

suicide prevention. This first report will describe the status of current policies, procedures, and

educational efforts aimed at reducing harm associated with substance abuse and mitigating against

completed suicides among UNC Charlotte students. Recommendations for new programs and

services to enhance our efforts are highlighted. To that end, the report also suggests and prioritizes

budget expenditures in two key areas.

The Committee was established in response to the 2013-2014 UNC Campus Security Initiative

report to then-President Tom Ross. This report recommended that “each campus…form a

committee composed of personnel from multiple departments to meet regularly to develop and

implement strategies to address alcohol and other substance abuse by students through a public

health model approach.” Recognizing the relationship between substance abuse and suicide, and

considering a continuing emphasis in Counseling, Health, and Wellness services on suicide

prevention, the charge of the committee was expanded to include examination of policies and

procedures designed to promote good mental health for students and to prevent suicide.

The Chancellor appointed members for one-, two-, three-year, or indefinite terms, depending on

the member’s position with the University. The committee includes faculty, staff, and students.

Some members represent departments with a central role in substance abuse education and suicide

prevention; others are at-large members representing various campus constituents.

The committee was able to document the many efforts already underway in the service of

substance abuse and suicide prevention. There are numerous policies, procedures, and practices in

place to address this issue, and the committee is encouraged by these efforts. At the same time,

the Committee welcomes the opportunity to evaluate these efforts in relation to national best

practices, to recommend enhancements to our programs to meet these standards, and to encourage

improved collaboration among departments on campus that deliver relevant programs.

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Chancellor’s charge to the committee

The Chancellor issued his initial charge and appointed Committee members in a letter dated May

11, 2015. In that letter, the Chancellor charged the Committee to review, develop, and/or monitor:

1. In-person and online training for students regarding substance misuse and rehabilitation

efforts and the relationship between substance abuse, mental health, and serious incidents;

2. Enforcement policies that address alcohol and drug abuse as well as intervention and

rehabilitation efforts that are appropriate and consistent with applicable law;

3. Consistency of enforcement;

4. Ways to promote campus environmental messages aimed at reducing misuse of alcohol

and other substances while identifying and changing those messages that promote misuse;

5. The types of substances students use and their effects on health and behavior;

6. Relationships with local partners, such as health centers, counseling centers, substance

abuse treatment centers, treatment practitioners, and establishments that serve alcohol;

7. Educational programs for parents;

8. On-campus and off-campus resources to meet student needs; and

9. Policies and programs to promote good mental health for students and to prevent suicide.

The Chancellor, in his charge, established this Committee as a subcommittee of the Campus Safety

and Security Committee. This Committee will prepare an annual report to the Chancellor that will

be included as an appendix of the Campus Safety and Security report.

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Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee members, 2015-2016

Representative, title Department

represented

Original

appoint-

ment

Term Length –

Reappointment

terms

Term

Expiration

Date

Eligible for

reappointment

David Spano, AVC

for Health Programs

and Services

Health,

Counseling, and

Wellness

Centers

4/2015 Indefinite

Ex-officio

Indefinite

Josh Huffman,

Captain

Police and

Public Safety

4/2015 3-year term;

Eligible for 3 year

reappointment

6/30/2018 Yes

Beau Dooley,

Director

Center for

Wellness

Promotion

4/2015 Indefinite

Ex-officio

Indefinite

Coordinator,

Collegiate Recovery

Program

Center for

Wellness

Promotion

Vacant Indefinite Indefinite

Jonathan Adams,

Associate Dean of

Students and Director

of Student Conduct

Dean of

Students Office

4/2015 Indefinite Indefinite

Leigh Norwood,

Licensed Clinical

Social Worker and

Case Manager

Counseling

Center


Jessalyn Klein,

Psychologist and

Suicide Prevention

Coordinator

Counseling

Center


Renita Eason,

Assistant Medical

Director

Student Health

Center


Kristi DeSantis,

Assistant Director for

Staff Programs and

Student Conduct

Housing and

Residence Life

4/2015 3-year term; 3 year

reappointment in

2018

6/30/2018 Yes

Kim Whitestone,

Senior Associate

Director

Athletics 4/2015 3-year term; eligible

for 3 year

reappointment in

2018

6/30/2018 Yes

Gena Smith, Director Disability

Services

4/2015 3-year term; eligible

for 3-year

reappointment in

2018

6/30/2018 Yes

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Representative, title Department

represented

Original

appoint-

ment

Term Length –

Reappointment

terms

Term

Expiration

Date

Eligible for

reappointment

Sharon Portwood,

Professor of Institute

for Social Capital

Academic

Affairs, Health

Psychology


for 2-year

reappointment in

2017

6/30/2017 Yes

Banita Brown,

Faculty in

administration

Academic

Affairs, College

of Liberal Arts

& Sciences


for 2-year

reappointment in

2017

6/30/2017 Yes

Karen Shaffer,

Director of Student

Activities

Student

Activities


for 3-year

reappointment in

2018

6/30/2018 Yes

Paula Ilonze, SGA

Chief of Staff

SGA Rep 4/2015 1 year 6/30/2016 No

Alyssa Vela Graduate and

Professional

Student Assn

Rep

4/2015 1 year 6/30/2016 No

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Major findings

Four subcommittees of the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention Committee were assigned,

and chairs were appointed. Subcommittee chairs were Jonathan Adams, Associate Dean of

Students and Director of Student Conduct; Beau Dooley, Director of the Center for Wellness

Promotion; Jessalyn Klein, Psychologist and Coordinator of Suicide Prevention Programs in the

Counseling Center; and Leigh Norwood, Counseling Center Case Manager and Licensed Clinical

Social Worker.

The subcommittees developed goals in each of seven areas:

1. Substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery

2. Substance abuse policy and enforcement

3. Identifying and responding to students in distress

4. Mental health promotion

5. Mental health services

6. Postvention

7. Environmental safety from self-harm

Later in this report, each goal is described in detail, along with the campus units responsible for

goal implementation, the current status of each goal, and recommendations for changes or

additions to campus procedures, polices, or programs. Where funds are necessary for goal

completion, estimates are offered, and recommendations are placed in priority order.

There are some areas of overlap between the recommendations of the Campus Safety and Security

Committee (CSSC) and the goals and recommendations developed by the Substance Abuse and

Suicide Prevention Committee. Where appropriate, this committee defers to the CSSC committee

recommendations and suggests recommendations be considered in the context of the CSSC report.

In some cases, this report offers details that go beyond the CSSC recommendations, especially

when the CSSC recommendations are broadly stated. References to CSSC recommendations are

embedded in the text accompanying each goal statement.

The Committee was able to catalogue a number of excellent programs related to the Committee’s

charge. Below are some of the programs in place that appear to be impacting student wellness

related to substance use and suicide prevention in positive ways.

Students have access to a variety of programs addressing substance misuse,

including online programs, workshops, large campus events, and accessible print

and electronic information.

The University hosts a robust Collegiate Recovery Program to support students

who are maintaining their recovery from substance use disorders while making

progress toward their degrees. Through the Collegiate Recovery Program, weekly

on-campus 12-step meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous)

are offered.

The University collects data on student alcohol and drug use through a variety of

instruments, including the National College Assessment, brief one-on-one alcohol

screening sessions, online educational programs, and records from the Office of

Student Conduct and Police and Public Safety.

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Students have access to substance abuse assessment and brief treatment services

through the Counseling Center, the Student Health Center, and the Center for

Wellness Promotion.

There are few alcohol-related traditions at the University, and most events for

students are alcohol-free. At events where alcohol is present (such as tailgating at

sporting events), alternative programs are offered to support students who abstain

from drinking.

The University supports students who withdraw from all or some classes while

dealing with medical or mental health emergencies through its “Extenuating

Circumstances Withdrawal” policy.

The committee found consistency in institutional policies and enforcement of

policies and laws by Police and Public Safety, the Office of Student Conduct, and

Housing and Residence life.

An Alcohol Help Seeking Protocol, which encourages students to seek assistance

for themselves or others when in danger from an alcohol medical crisis, was

implemented in fall 2013.

A number of educational programs are in place to assist students, their family

members, and faculty and staff in identifying, approaching, and referring students

who display warning signs of psychological distress, suicidality, or substance

abuse.

The Counseling Center staff are well-trained to assess and manage suicide risk in

clients who present for services.

Student Health Center providers routinely screen for substance abuse in patients

who present for services.

Anonymous online screenings are available on the Counseling Center website for

students to self-assess for problems with substance use and various psychological

disorders and receive feedback, including information about and encouragement to

use counseling services.

Staff in the Center for Wellness Promotion and the Counseling Center offer

extensive programming opportunities aimed at helping students improve their

physical and emotional health.

Outreach to various hard-to-reach or at-risk groups (e.g., LGBTQ , international,

transfer, and first-generation students) are a priority for Counseling Center and

Center for Wellness Promotion educational programs.

The Counseling Center is developing programs aimed at developing resilience in

students.

A Coordinator for Suicide Prevention Programming in the Counseling Center was

hired in August 2015.

The Case Manager in the Counseling Center manages referrals and follow-up

services to students who are beyond the scope of the Center’s services. A referral

office in the Student Health Center manages referrals for additional or specialized

care for students with health issues, including those referred to community

psychiatrists.

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Protocols for managing after-hours emergencies are well-coordinated between the

Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Police and Public Safety, Housing and

Residence Life, and the Dean of Students Office.

Housing and Residence Life staff receive extensive training and ongoing

consultation from Counseling Center staff on identifying and responding to

students at risk for mental health issues.

Procedures for interventions in the community after the death of a student,

including those who die by suicide, have been developed and implemented.

Building inspections are conducted on a semi-annual basis by Environmental

Health and Safety to check for roof access, chemical toxins, and other general safety

issues.

Housing and Residence Life restricts access to rooftops and windows to reduce

the risk of students jumping or falling.

Recommendations and work in progress The Committee is making numerous recommendations for improving campus programs and

services in relevant areas. The details of these recommendation are embedded in the goals and

objectives section of this report. Two recommendations are being forwarded that involve requests

for funds for implementation. These are, in priority order:

1. It is recommended that the Counseling Center acquire the American Foundation for

Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Interactive Screening Program (ISP) to target higher risk

groups, including transfer students and those from military, LGBTQ, international, and

ethnic/racial minority backgrounds. This screening program would allow students to

complete an anonymous screening instrument and receive immediate feedback. Students

who score below a clinical threshold will be given information about counseling services,

while students who score above the threshold will be contacted anonymously, using the

ISP platform, by a Counseling Center staff member to establish a personal connection

and encourage help-seeking.

Cost: $2500 one-time development fee ($2500 annual fee paid for three years through a

grant from the NC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; no

recurring funds needed.)

2. While there are significant gatekeeper training programs already in place for faculty and

staff, the Committee recommends that gatekeeper training programs be expanded to

include abbreviated trainings that are more accessible for the general student body than

the three-hour Campus Connect program. To that end, it is recommended that the

University:

a. Purchase a license to offer Kognito At-Risk for College Students, an online

interactive program, and

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b. Question/Persuade/Refer (QPR) certification for Counseling Center senior staff so

a 60- to 90-minute training can be offered to faculty, staff, and students.

Cost: Kognito At-Risk for College Students: annual subscription fee of $9,670 for two

years. QPR certification for Counseling Center senior staff is $5,925 for a 3-year train-the-

gatekeeper certification.

Other notable recommendations that would not require additional funds to implement include:

a. Utilize a nationally-recognized public health framework to provide structure in the

development of a comprehensive public health approach to substance abuse

prevention.

b. Infuse alcohol education into academic curricula where possible and appropriate.

c. Identify and utilize methods to effectively and routinely provide outreach and

education to parents on issues relevant to alcohol and other drugs.

d. Target marketing of alcohol-free events to the campus at-large, including faculty,

staff, and students. Schedule alcohol-free events around times during the academic

year where high-risk drinking may be more prevalent.

e. Develop a comprehensive marketing and educational campaign to reach the estimated

1,100 students on campus in recovery from substance use disorders to inform them

about the Collegiate Recovery Community and its services.

f. Staff members with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder expertise

should work with appropriate Dean of Students Office and Academic Affairs

representatives to review current policies, procedures and forms and ensure that they

are consistent with best practices relevant to students with substance use and mental

health disorders.

g. Staff with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder expertise should be

included on the new committee being created that will review petitions from students

seeking to return to campus following a withdrawal for mental health or medical

extenuating circumstances.

h. Additional active and passive education regarding The Code of Student

Responsibility and potential sanctions should be developed in order to help students

know and understand the various institutional policies.

i. Policies and protocols should be reviewed annually to ensure they are consistent with

current practices, federal/state/local laws and ordinances, and national best practices.

j. Active and passive education regarding the Alcohol Help Seeking Protocol and

identifying signs of danger should be developed. The Protocol should be reviewed to

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determine effectiveness.

k. Gatekeeper training program should be expanded to include abbreviated trainings

(Kognito At-Risk for College Students and QPR) that are more accessible for the

general student body. COST: Kognito At-Risk for College Students: annual

subscription fee of $4250. QPR certification for Counseling Center senior staff is

$5,135 for a 3-year train-the-trainer certification.

l. Gatekeeper training should be offered to and encouraged for student leaders (i.e.,

RAs, SGA, GPSG, GAs/TAs, IFC, NPHC, Student Athlete Advisor Committee and

Ambassador Program, SAAP, and Goliath), with more intense training required for

student leaders in more demanding roles. RAs should continue to be trained using

Campus Connect, provided twice a year by Counseling Center staff. Other student

leaders should be trained using QPR, provided semi-annually by Counseling Center

staff after they receive QPR certification.

m. Increase the number of faculty and staff, including coaches in Athletics, Student

Affairs staff, International Student Scholar Office, and so on, who participate in

gatekeeper training programs.

n. Identify a faculty representative for each college who will be responsible for

attending semi-annual meetings with the Counseling Center’s Suicide Prevention

Coordinator to discuss support resources and report back to their college.

o. Students presenting to SHC should complete a brief screening for suicide (PHQ-2

and, as needed, PHQ-9).

p. Explore the creation of a health psychology training rotation employing two graduate

students to provide the human resources needed in order to conduct follow-up

assessment based on screening outcomes.

q. The Counseling Center and/or Center for Wellness Promotion should host 1-2

outreach screening events each year.

r. A webpage for holistic student wellness should be created as a way for students to

easily identify and navigate across relevant UNC Charlotte websites (CC, CWP,

SHC, and Recreation Services). Tulane University’s serves as a good example with

its Public Health page being devoted to well-being resources and including links for

associated offices and programming.

http://sph.tulane.edu/publichealth/students/student-wellness.cfm.

s. Educational programming should be provided on topics related to interpersonal and

emotional issues, and that promote inclusion, resilience, help-seeking, and the

relationship between academic success and mental health. Important topics to cover

include DBT coping skills, resilience, responsible drinking, conflict resolution, and

interpersonal violence.

http://sph.tulane.edu/publichealth/students/student-wellness.cfm

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t. It is recommended that the educational programs already in place be branded into a

scheduled series that is advertised through the student wellness webpage previously

suggested.

u. Explore the development of a graduate assistant or internship to assist the Coordinator

with elements of the suicide prevention campaign.

v. The University should evaluate and expand peer-support programs.

w. Update NinerCare folders to increase awareness of campus resources and supports,

particularly for Academic Affairs and Student Activities staff members.

x. Develop a “Postvention Committee” that brings together various campus stakeholders

and identifies roles & policies around student deaths. This committee should be

charged with the responsibility of updating those policies as needed and as the needs

of the campus change.

y. Pedestrian/roadway bridges and parking decks should be assessed for potential access

to lethal means and, if identified, should be appropriately restricted. Environmental

Health and Safety should include potential access to lethal means as an area of

identification in its semi-annual building inspections. Access to rooftops and

windows and other architectural structures should be assessed for access to lethal

means as part of any future design or renovations.

Substance use among students

In fulfillment of the Committee’s charge to update the Chancellor on the types of substances

students use and their effects on behavior, the Committee is including the University’s Biennial

Review of Alcohol and Drug Violations and Programs as an appendix to this report. The major

findings of the report, which overlap somewhat the findings of this Committee’s report, include

the following:

1. UNC Charlotte maintains Alcohol and Other Drug prevention policies for all faculty,

staff and students.

2. UNC Charlotte distributes information regarding Alcohol and Other Drug policies on an

annual basis to the campus community through a campus-wide email notice; to incoming

students during new student orientation; to on-campus students via the resident student

handbook; and to University staff through employee handbooks.

3. The University provides and promotes a myriad of resources, programs, and services to

support an alcohol and other drug-free environment for both students and employees.

4. Survey data (NCHA-II) show that from 2013-2015, student self-reported alcohol and

other drug use has remained somewhat static overall. However, the numbers of students

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reporting drinking 4 drinks or less the last time they partied has increased, the average

number of drinks reported the last time they partied has decreased, and estimated BAC

last time students drank has decreased. When compared to national reference group data

for the same period, UNC Charlotte students reported lower frequencies and quantities of

use. Self-reported prescription drug misuse is slightly higher than national reference

group data for this survey, though is consistent with national trends.

5. As indicated on pages 17-18, percent decreases between the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015

academic years were calculated for students found responsible for alcohol and other drug

charges, on and off-campus substance use referrals, suspensions, and expulsions.

6. The University consistently enforces student educational sanctions assigned as a result of

alcohol and other drug violations. In addition to having standard sanctions and criteria

for severity of sanctions, the sanctions have also been consistently enforced in practice:

• 2013-14: 79% of student violations were sanctioned to a referral to the Center for

Wellness Promotion or outside substance abuse assessment

• 2014-15: 84% of student violations were sanctioned to a referral to the Center for

Wellness Promotion or outside substance abuse assessment

7. University Police and Public Safety staff members participate in an extended jurisdiction

agreement with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to address student issues

occurring off campus related to alcohol and other drugs.

8. In Fall 2013, the Help Seeking Protocol was implemented by the Office of Student

Conduct, which encourages students to make responsible decisions focused on providing

the necessary assistance to fellow students while diminishing the fear of disciplinary and

conduct sanctions related to campus alcohol policies.

9. The UNC Charlotte Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) was the first of its kind in

the 17-school UNC System, and has increased its enrollment from 1 student in 2011 to 9

students at the end of the Spring 2015 semester. The CRC is a member the Association of

Recovery in Higher Education.

10. Overall, it appears that the myriad of alcohol and other drug prevention programs,

services, and policies reported in this review are having positive impacts in terms of

reducing substance use and abuse and/or otherwise mitigating the consequent harms and

negative consequences among University students and employees.

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Goals and recommendations

1. Substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery

Goal 1.1: The University should implement both individual and environmental level, evidence-

informed substance abuse prevention practices for students and provide education to the

relationship between substance abuse and mental health. These practices should be aimed at

students as well as parents and other family members.

Responsible department(s): Center for Wellness Promotion (CWP), Title IX Office, Dean

of Students Office (DOS), Academic Affairs (AA)

Status:

a. Students have access to the following programs and services: (i) MyStudentBody

online alcohol education program, (ii) BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and

Intervention for College Students), (iii) Small group presentations (guest lectures in

classes, programs for student organizations, programs in residence halls, etc.), (iv)

large campus events (speakers, performers, sober tailgate events, etc.), (v) a

Collegiate Recovery Community (to support students in recovery from substance use

disorders), and (vi) alcohol and other drug information on the Center for Wellness

Promotion website.

Recommendations:

a. Utilize a nationally-recognized public health framework to provide structure in the

development of a comprehensive public health approach to substance abuse

prevention.

b. Infuse alcohol education into academic curricula where possible and appropriate.

c. Identify and utilize methods to effectively and routinely provide outreach and

education to parents on issues relevant to alcohol and other drugs.

Goal 1.2: The University should assess, via surveys and other data, and report on the degree of

substance use on campus and the consequent effects on health and behavior.

Responsible department(s): CWP, DOS

Status:

a. The University collects data on student alcohol and other drug use through (i)

biennial administration of the National College Health Assessment survey, (ii)

assessments used during BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for

College Students) sessions, (iii) assessments used with MyStudentBody online

educational program, and (iv) records from the Office of Student Conduct, Police and

Public Safety, and other offices relevant to violations of campus alcohol and other

drug policies. These data are included in the University’s 2015 Biennial Review of

Alcohol and Other Drug Violations and Prevention Programs.

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Recommendations:

a. As other data sources relevant to student substance use may exist and are not widely

known, it is recommended that all such data sources be identified and that a

clearinghouse for all of these data be created. It is further recommended that these

data be disseminated to appropriate departments and workgroups and should include

the Biennial Review.

Goal 1.3: The University should have access to on-campus substance abuse assessment, short-

term treatment, and referral for extensive treatment.

Responsible department(s): Counseling Center (CC), Student Health Center (SHC), CWP

Status:

a. Students have access to substance abuse assessment services offered through the

Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and Center for Wellness Promotion. The

Counseling Center offers confidential individual and group counseling, consultation,

and outreach programming for students. Students who present with problems related

to alcohol and other drugs are assessed and, as appropriate, referred to alcohol and

other drug education and treatment resources on and off campus. A Licensed Clinical

Addiction Specialist in the Center for Wellness Promotion and psychiatric providers

in the Student Health Center provide brief assessments for students presenting with

alcohol and other drug issues and, as needed, make referrals to campus resources and

to treatment providers off campus for more comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and

treatment.

b. The University offers BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College

Students; a brief structured evidence-informed intervention) for students who are

either sanctioned through the Office of Student Conduct and who self-refer. Students

who present with potentially significant substance abuse issues are referred to on and

off-campus resources for additional assessment and support.

Recommendations: None

Goal 1.4: The University should offer alcohol-free activities to promote connections between

students who choose not to use alcohol.

Responsible department(s): CWP, Student Activities (SA), Athletics, Housing and

Residence Life (HRL), PPS

Status:

a. Most University events and activities for students are alcohol-free. However, specific

events (e.g., sober tailgate events at home sporting events) are offered to support students

who abstain from drinking and to serve as a harm-reduction strategy for students who

choose to drink.

Recommendations:

a. Target marketing of alcohol-free events to the campus population, including faculty,

staff, and students. Schedule alcohol-free events around times during the academic year

where high-risk drinking may be more prevalent.

Goal 1.5: Students in recovery should have access to on-campus support services and to referral

information and services for extensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Responsible department(s): CWP

Status:

a. The University coordinates a Collegiate Recovery Community, which provides a myriad

of services and programs that support students in active recovery from substance use

disorders. The Collegiate Recovery Community Coordinator, as a requirement of the

position, must have appropriate licensure and/or certification in addiction and recovery

and serves as a campus resource for information, support, brief assessment, and referral

to off-campus agencies for assessment, diagnosis and treatment for students who are in

recovery.

b. Through the Collegiate Recovery Program, weekly 12-step meetings (Alcoholics

Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous) are offered to support students in recovery from

substance use disorders.

Recommendations:

a. Develop a comprehensive marketing and educational campaign to reach the estimated

1,100 students on campus in recovery from substance use disorders to inform them about

the Collegiate Recovery Community and its services.

b. As the 12-step model may not be a good fit for all students, it is recommended that

alternative models, such as a SMART Recovery program, a secular, scientifically-based

approach that uses non-confrontational motivational, behavioral and cognitive methods to

support individuals seeking abstinence from substance use disorders, be created

Goal 1.6: The University should have a medical leave of absence or withdrawal policy that

supports students seeking treatment for substance abuse and other mental health disorders.

Responsible department(s): DOS, CWP, CC, SHC, AA

Status:

a. The University has an “Extenuating Circumstances Withdrawal” policy that allows for

students to withdraw for medical and mental health emergencies. Detailed information

on the process can be found at http://unccdso.uncc.edu/org/withdrawalservices/home, and

also includes forms for students (i) petitioning to withdraw, and (ii) petitioning to return

to campus following a withdrawal due to medical and mental health extenuating

circumstances.

Recommendations:

a. Staff members with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder expertise

should work with appropriate Dean of Students Office and Academic Affairs

representatives to review current policies, procedures and forms and ensure that they are

consistent with best practices relevant to students with substance use and mental health

disorders.

b. Staff members with appropriate mental health and substance use disorder expertise

should be included on the new committee being created that will review petitions from

students seeking to return to campus following a withdrawal for mental health or medical

extenuating circumstances.

c. Information about the University’s Collegiate Recovery Community should be provided

to all students being readmitted following a withdrawal due to substance use disorder

treatment.

http://unccdso.uncc.edu/org/withdrawalservices/home

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2. Substance abuse policy and enforcement

Goal 2.1: The University will have, implement, and enforce clear, well-publicized policies and

procedures related to alcohol and other drugs.

Responsible department(s): DOS, Office of Student Conduct (OSC), HRL, Police and

Public Safety (PPS), Legal Affairs

Status:

a. Several institutional policies exist related to alcohol and other drugs, including

University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility, University Policy 706,

Alcoholic Beverages, and University Policy 711, Program to Prevent Use of Illegal

Drugs and Alcohol Abuse.

b. PPS has implemented directives related to alcohol and drug abuse, including issuing

state citations for criminal violations and issuing Campus Appearance Tickets (CATs)

for institutional violations regarding alcohol and drug abuse. Additionally, HRL staff

document incidents within the residence halls and refer those that involve alleged

policy violations to the student conduct process.

c. PPS directives and HRL protocols have been implemented related to alcohol impaired

individuals. For individuals who provide a BAC reading of 0.20 or higher, PPS

officers are directed to contact MEDIC for assessment and possible hospital transport.

d. Alleged violations of The Code of Student Responsibility related to alcohol and drug

abuse are adjudicated through the student conduct process. If a finding of responsible

is determined, sanctions are imposed in order to address the inappropriate behavior

and provide educational opportunities for enhanced decision-making. Standard

sanctions for alcohol and drug violations have been developed which include a

referral to a substance abuse education program, most commonly the Center for

Wellness Promotions.

Recommendations:

a. Additional active and passive education regarding The Code of Student

Responsibility and potential sanctions should be developed in order to help students

know and understand the various institutional policies.

b. Policies and protocols should be reviewed annually to ensure they are consistent with

current practices, federal/state/local laws and ordinances, and national best practices.

Goal 2.2: The University should have a well-publicized “medical amnesty” policy such that

students who request emergency care or report a friend who is intoxicated will be subject to

limited disciplinary sanctions.

Responsible department(s): DOS, OSC, HRL

Status:

a. The Alcohol Help Seeking Protocol was implemented in fall 2013. Under the

institutional protocol, those who seek assistance for themselves or others may be

referred to the Center for Wellness Promotions for substance abuse education, but

may not be subject to disciplinary action by the University.

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Recommendations:

a. Active and passive education regarding the protocol and identifying signs of danger

should be developed.

b. The protocol should be reviewed in order to determine if/how the protocol promotes

reporting serious incidents regarding sexual assault and drug medical emergencies.

c. The protocol should be reviewed in order to determine if registered student

organizations should be included as a protected entity.

Goal 2.3: The University should collaborate with local and state alcohol law enforcement

authorities and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition to promote enforcement of

under-age drinking and other substance abuse prevention policies.

Responsible department(s): CWP, PPS, Campus Safety and Security Committee (CSSC)

Status: See Biennial Review Campus Safety and Security Committee report

Recommendations: The committee feels that the Alcohol Purchase study which is

managed by the CSSC adequately addresses this goal. If the study is not continued, it is

recommended that the University work with Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Charlotte

Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition to consider options for the attainment of this goal. Voluntary

vendor (TIPS) training is offered.

3. Identifying and responding to students in distress

Goal 3.1: The University should provide training to (a) families, (b) students, and (c)

faculty/staff stakeholders. Trainings should include information regarding warning signs of

distress and substance abuse, as well as tips for how to talk to/refer students of concern to

relevant resources.

Responsible department(s): DOS, CC, Academic Affairs (AA)

Status:

a. Families have access to (i) Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

program, (ii) Niner Nation Family website and Family Facebook page, (iii) NinerCare

(a website for reporting/responding to students of concern), and (iv) parent council.

b. Students have access to (i) SOAR program, (ii) Campus Connect (a 3-hour

didactic/experiential gatekeeper training), (iii) outreach presentations by CC and

CWP, and (iv) campus-wide informational campaigns (including social media, fliers,

billboards, etc. advertising mental health resources).

c. Faculty/staff have access to NinerCare and receive a NinerCare resource folder at

orientation. They are encouraged to complete an online gatekeeper training (Kognito

At-Risk for Faculty and Staff), which is routinely advertised by the CC through

email.

Recommendations:

a. The NinerNation Family Facebook page should regularly post reminders about

campus support services, particularly during more academically demanding periods

around mid-terms and finals.

b. Gatekeeper training program should be expanded to include abbreviated trainings

(Kognito At-Risk for College Students and QPR) that are more accessible for the

general student body.

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Cost: Kognito At-Risk for College Students: annual subscription fee of $9,670 for

two years. QPR certification for Counseling Center senior staff is $5,925 for a 3-year

train-the-gatekeeper certification.

c. Gatekeeper training should be offered and encouraged for student leaders (i.e., RAs,

SGA, GPSG, GAs/TAs, IFC, NPHC, Student Athlete Advisor Committee and

Ambassador Program, SAAP, and Goliath), with more intense training required for

student leaders in more demanding roles. RAs should continue to be trained using

Campus Connect, provided twice a year by Counseling Center staff. Other student

leaders should be trained using QPR, provided semi-annually by Counseling Center

staff after they receive QPR certification.

d. Gatekeeper training should be offered to and encouraged for Prospect for Success

classes.

e. Identify a faculty representative for each college who will be responsible for

attending semi-annual meetings with the Counseling Center’s Suicide Prevention

Coordinator to discuss support resources and report back to their college.

f. Increase the number of faculty and staff, including coaches in Athletics, Student

Affairs staff, ISSO, and so on, who participate in gatekeeper training programs.

Goal 3.2: Campus health providers in CC and SHC should routinely screen patients for

substance use, suicidality and common mental health problems (anxiety and depression).

Responsible departments(s): CC, SHC

Status:

a. Students who present to the CC complete paperwork screening for these concerns and

counselors are trained internally regarding how to further assess risk and mental

health according to center protocol.

b. SHC providers screen for alcohol abuse and smoking behavior but do not routinely

screen for suicide and mental health.

Recommendations:

a. Students presenting to SHC should complete a brief screening for suicide (PHQ-2

and, as needed, PHQ-9).

b. Explore the creation of a health psychology training rotation employing two graduate

students to provide the human resources needed in order to conduct follow-up

assessment based on screening outcomes.

Goal 3.3: For students who do not present to campus health providers, there should be well-

advertised screening opportunities and effective screening protocols (online and in-person)

focused on substance use, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship violence, and

suicide.

Responsible department(s): CC, CWP

Status:

a. The following screenings are available and advertised on the Counseling Center

website: depression, anxiety, alcohol/substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders,

and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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b. Counselors advertise screenings in-person at various outreach events.

Recommendations:

a. Screenings are still needed for relationship violence and suicide risk.

b. Links for screenings should be added to other relevant office websites (DOS, CWP,

SHC, AA).

c. The Counseling Center and/or Center for Wellness Promotion should host 1-2

outreach screening events each year.

d. It is recommended that the Counseling Center acquire the American Foundation for

Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Interactive Screening Program to target higher risk

groups, including transfer students and those from military, LGBTQ, international,

and ethnic/racial minority backgrounds. Cost: $2500 one-time development fee

($2500 annual fee paid for three years through a grant from the NC Chapter of the

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; no recurring funds needed.)

Goal 3.4: The University should have protocols in place to offer students who are on academic

probation support and opportunities to explore potential emotional or substance abuse issues.

Responsible department(s): AA, CWP, CC, SHC, HRL

Status:

a. Currently, RAs, GAs, and RCs do outreach to residents on probation and, when

emotional or substance abuse issues are suspected, this is discussed in conversations

about academic success, 49er Rebound, etc.

Recommendations: None.

4. Mental health promotion

Goal 4.1: Resources supporting mental and physical wellness should be available through online

and in-person formats.

Responsible department(s): CC, SHC, CWP, Recreational Services

Status:

a. CWP provides programming, on some occasions in collaboration with the Counseling

Center, based in wellness models to assist students in recognizing the importance of

physical and emotional health. Programs are marketed through the CWP’s website

calendar, social media, flyers, and word of mouth.

b. Counseling, health, and wellness resources are accessible through the Counseling

Center, Student Health Center, and Center for Wellness Promotion websites.

c. Multiple in-person programs are in place to support connectedness among higher risk

student groups (e.g., international, first-generation, transfer, out-of-state, transgender

students, etc.). The CC group counseling program includes a variety of groups for

higher risk populations, including groups for African American men, African-

American women, veterans, and sexual minorities. DOS has services for various

student populations including Latino Student Services, Minority Student Services,

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New Student Services and Veterans Services. International Student and Scholar

Office hosts International Coffee Hour, International Speaker Series, the annual

International Festival and cross-cultural workshops. AA University College includes

a Transfer Students Learning Community to facilitate connection among transfer

students. MRC hosts educational programs, offers support and advocacy, and

encourages student engagement in social justice efforts.

d. Counseling Center is offering programs on resilience in navigating college and

beyond.

e. A Counseling Center position was created for a Suicide Prevention Program

Coordinator, who began work August 2015 with the task of enhancing and expanding

the Counseling Center’s current campaigns to more specifically address suicide

prevention.

Recommendations:

a. A webpage for holistic student wellness should be created as a way for students to

easily identify and navigate across relevant UNC Charlotte websites (CC, CWP,

SHC, Recreation Services). Tulane University’s serves as a good example with its

Public Health page being devoted to well-being resources and including links for

associated offices and programming.

http://sph.tulane.edu/publichealth/students/student-wellness.cfm.

b. Educational programming should be provided on topics related to interpersonal and

emotional issues, and that promote inclusion, resilience, help-seeking, and the

relationship between academic success and mental health. Important topics to cover

include coping skills, resilience, responsible drinking, conflict resolution, and

interpersonal violence.

c. It is recommended that the educational programs already in place be branded into a

scheduled series that is advertised through the student wellness webpage previously

suggested. Such a series should be advertised along with the CWP, MRC, and HRL

programming that is already available.

d. Explore the development of a graduate assistantship or internship to assist the Suicide

Prevention Coordinator with elements of the program. This recommendation will be

reviewed for the spring 2017 report.

Goal 4.2: The University should offer an effective peer education program addressing students

mental health and suicide prevention issues.

Responsible department(s): CWP, CC, AA

Status:

Currently, SOS Peer Mentoring program works with students struggling academically for

various reasons (including emotional and physical health). CWP coordinates Wellness

Ambassadors who are peer educators intended to increase mental health awareness,

reduce stigma, and present wellness-related programs.

http://sph.tulane.edu/publichealth/students/student-wellness.cfm

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Recommendations:

a. The University should evaluate and expand peer-support programs based on the

literature, including a report by The Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia

entitled “Peer Involvement in Campus-Based Suicide Prevention: Key

Considerations.”

www.campussuicidepreventionva.org/PeerInvolvementCompleteAug16.pdf.

5. Mental health services

Goal 5.1: The University should offer comprehensive mental health services, including

counseling, psychiatry, and consultation, with an appropriate staff-to-student ratio and effective

policies and procedures, to effectively address clinical demand, allow for timely assessment of

student needs, and to minimize wait time.

Responsible department(s): CC, SHC

Status: See Campus Safety and Security Committee Report

Recommendation: The Committee feels that the CSSC report adequately addresses this

goal.

Goal 5.2: Campus mental health professionals should be well-trained in assessing and managing

suicide risk.

Responsible department(s): CC, SHC, CWP, Disability Services (DS)

Status:

a. CC (both FT and PT) staff are trained (upon orientation to the CC) on the policies

around Formulation of Suicide Risk & Safety Plans. Trainees are also provided this

training and are required to consult with their supervisor prior to client disposition.

CC Outreach initiatives include At Risk Simulation Training, Campus Connect and

Gatekeeper Training. Consultations are available during office-hours or if requested

by different academic depts. Such as Prospect for Success.

b. SHC providers inquire about suicidality at mental health visits and assess any risks as

“active” or “passive.” They are also equipped to create brief safety plans too. Based

on severity of intent, student may be referred to the CC or local emergency rooms.

c. CWP staff members consult with the licensed staff members at the CC should any

concerns (and/or disclosures) of suicidality arise. CWP is aware of local ER services

as well and resource information is listed on their website.

Recommendations:

a. Staff in the CWP and DS should be trained as gatekeepers so they can manage

students who present to those offices and who are in crisis or otherwise at risk for

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suicide or mental health issues and how to make appropriate referrals to the licensed

mental health providers in the Counseling Center and Student Health Center.

Goal 5.3: Campus mental health services should offer off-campus referral and follow-up to

students whose needs exceed the resources available on campus.

Responsible departments: CC, SHC, CWP, ODS

Status:

a. Case Manager meets with the student to identify off-campus mental health resources

that fit their specific needs and are beyond the CC scope of service. Follow-up with

the student per CC Policy & Procedures.

b. Medical Records staff at the SHC manage referrals for students that require additional

or specialized care for physical health issues. Psychiatric referrals are made as well

provided the availability of community resources. These psychiatric referrals are

made by Medical Records staff and/or the SHC psychiatrist if the severity and

complex polypharmacological needs are beyond scope of service.

Recommendation:

a. Update the CC, SHC, CWP and ODS referral lists collectively & regularly to ensure

consistency across offices as they relate to shared clients.

Goal 5.4: There should be services or protocols in place to assess and manage mental health

after-hours emergency situations.

Responsible department(s): SHC, PPS, HRL, DOS

Status:

a. CC on-call counselors are able to provide after-hours consultation to specific campus

partners (PPS, HRL and DOS) 24/7 regarding the mental health needs or concerns for

students. CC and SHC staff also consult with HealthLink. HealthLink provides

documentation (via fax) of all calls they receive from students who have expressed

mental health concerns in order that the CC follow-up, if appropriate. After-hours

resources are also listed on website for both the CC and the SHC. PPS staff members

are aware of the local hospitals that can conduct behavioral health assessments and

have regularly utilized their services in the past.

b. HRL staff are made aware of their department’s process for responding to mental

health emergencies during Campus Connect and “in-house” trainings/staffing. Each

residence hall as an assigned Duty Contact and Residential Life Leadership Team

Member on call for consultation.

Recommendations:

a. Explore options for offering a widely-advertised after-hours telephone counseling and

crisis service to students.

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Goal 5.5: There should be MOUs in place with local emergency psychiatric services to provide

and coordinate care with campus services at both admission and discharge.

Responsible department(s): CC, SHC, in collaboration with the Campus Safety and

Security Committee

Status: MOUs for both Novant Hospitals and Carolinas Healthcare System have been

implemented to facilitate coordination of care. Novant and Carolinas Healthcare are the

only two systems that provide emergency MH care in the Charlotte area. CC Case

Manager consults about implementation of the MOUs.

Recommendations: The Committee feels that the Campus Safety and Security

Committee report adequately addresses this goal.

Goal 5.6: There should be clear and effective protocols in place for coordination of services

between campus health, mental health, and substance abuse services as well as other relevant

academic departments and programs (e.g., Academic Advisors, DOS, Disability Services, Police

and Public Safety, Housing and Residence Life, International Student Scholar Office,

Multicultural Resource Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Veteran Student Services).

Responsible department(s): AA, CWP, CC, DOS, PPS, SA, SHC

Status:

a. The majority of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff are aware that releases

are needed for consultation about specific students. Within the Counseling Center,

counselors are permitted to coordinate care/consult with other departments, specific

to a particular student’s needs, only with their consent and signed release of

information.

b. Within the Dean of Students Office, the Assistant DOS and Withdrawal Advisor

work with students to support and coordinate their access to services, particularly if

their academic status has been influenced by mental health or substance abuse issues.

c. Housing and Residence Life staff members make CC referrals by requiring that

students attend intake consultations and they encourage students to follow through

with recommendations. HRL Staff may also walk students to the CC should they

determine an immediate need during office hours. HRL also regularly consult with

DOS and PPS about student concerns. Staff members within PPS most frequently

coordinate with HRL and the DOS regarding student welfare, individually and the

campus at-large.

d. When coordinating with the SHC, a release of information is required for any

coordination of care and/or support of access to services. Verbal referrals made to

CWP. Release of information and/or documentation of verbal consent needed when

faxing letters to DOS or ODS. All of the CWP staff are aware that releases are need

for consultation about specific students.

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Recommendations:

a. Update NinerCare folders to increase awareness of campus resources and supports,

particularly for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff members.

Goal 5.7: Health services should have clear policies around prescription of opiates,

tranquilizers, and stimulants. Students are routinely given information about the dangers, risks,

and consequences of misuse of these substances when they receive prescriptions

Responsible department(s): SHC

Status: Specific policies for Pain Assessment and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder diagnosis and treatment are in place. At office visits, patients are required to

attest that medication has only been used by them, and their personal use is

reviewed. Providers specify risks of medications and document consequences of misuse

on a case-by-case basis.


Goal 5.8: Emergency Naloxone should be provided by first responders to those at risk for

overdose.

Responsible department(s): SHC, PPS

Status: Defer to EMS responders or Walgreens (8538 N.Tryon Street), whom sell

Naxolone, over-the-counter.


6. Postvention

Goal 6.1: The University should have a postvention protocol to deal with the aftermath of a

student death or campus disaster.

Responsible department(s): CC, DOS, HRL, PPS, Legal Affairs, AA

Status:

a. Per request, CC staff members are available to meet with student groups/classes to

deliver psycho-education around grief/loss as well as speak to the importance of self-

care. Outreach coordinator facilitates these requests. DOS, HRL, PPS and other campus

partners are aware of these consultation services.

b. The DOS provides notification to affected members of the campus community and family

members as needed.

c. PPS staff members are responsible for ensuring safety precautions are in place,

particularly if the death occurred on campus.

Recommendations:

a. Develop a “Postvention Committee” that brings together various campus stakeholders

and identifies roles & policies around student deaths. This committee should be charged

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with the responsibility of updating those policies as needed and as the needs of the

campus change.

Goal 6.2: The University should track and report data regarding known student suicides and

suicide attempts in order to identify and prevent suicide clusters.

Responsible department(s): CC, DOS

Status:

a. The Counseling Center’s Case Manager informally tracking suicide attempts only as that

information becomes available via (typically via HRL, DOS and PPS). Critical Incident

Reports are completed only for students seeking CC services.

b. With the DOS Office, this information is only available when students/parents are

requesting accommodations and/or have had some contact with PPS, HRL, etc. because

of an attempt. NinerCare may be able to collect some additional data.

Recommendations:

a. A data collection process similar to how Clery data are gather should be developed for

internal use only to assist with identification of possible patterns of suicide attempts and

completed suicides.

7. Environmental safety from self-harm

Goal 7.1. The University will maintain an environment where access to lethal means of

intentional and accidental self-harm is limited.

Responsible department(s): PPS, Facilities Management, HRL, EHS, SHC

Status:

a. Building inspections (environmental scan) are conducted by EHS on a semi-annual

basis. These inspections include checking for roof access, egress routes, exit signs,

fire protection equipment, chemical toxic substances, general safety issues, and other

regulatory requirements.

b. HRL limits access to rooftops, and windows, for most instances, are limited in how

far they can open in the towers, and other buildings have smaller windows that either

prevent fitting a person outside or do not open.

c. General statutes and The Code of Student Responsibility prohibit firearm possession

on campus except where permitted by law. Alleged violations of the weapons policy

are addressed through the criminal and institutional student conduct processes.

d. EHS tracks laboratory chemicals and radiation substances and monitors these

substances using the 49er Mart system and laboratory inspection process. EHS

collaborates with the Office of Research Compliance as it relates to any medication-

type substance used in research laboratories.

e. Chemicals used by HRL housekeeping staff are locked in special cabinets, and

storage rooms and access are significantly limited.

f. In conjunction with NC Safe Kids and Mecklenburg County Safe Communities, PPS

and SHC coordinate Operation Medicine Drop, a statewide prescription and over-the-

counter drug take-back event. This typically occurs in the fall and spring.

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Recommendations:

a. Pedestrian/roadway bridges and parking decks should be assessed for potential access

to lethal means and, if identified, should be appropriately restricted.

b. EHS should include potential access to lethal means as an area of identification in its

semi-annual building inspections.

c. As part of any future design or renovations, access to rooftops and windows and other

architectural structures should be assessed for access to lethal means.

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Appendix: 2015 Biennial Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Violations and Prevention Programs

TO: Dr. Arthur Jackson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

FROM: Christine Reed Davis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and

Dean of Students

Beau Dooley, Director, Center for Wellness Promotion

RE: 2015 Biennial Review of Alcohol and Other Drug Violations and Prevention

Programs

Introduction

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) provides comprehensive alcohol

and other drug prevention initiatives, programs and services that focus on policy, education,

intervention, and assessment. To be compliant with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act,

UNC Charlotte conducts on a biennial review of the following information:

1. Campus alcohol and other drug abuse prevention programs and their effectiveness;

2. Number of alcohol and drug related violations and fatalities that occur on campus or as

part of an institutional activity;

3. Number and type of sanctions imposed as a result of alcohol and drug related violations

and fatalities; and

4. Consistency of sanction enforcement.

This review will address information and activities during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic

years.

Policies

UNC Charlotte is committed to maintaining a campus community and worksite that is free form

the illegal use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances and has adopted relevant

policies for University employees and students.

Employee Policies

Each year, the Office of Legal Affairs issues a memorandum to University faculty, staff, and

students regarding UNC Charlotte’s compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities

Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. University Policy 711 “Program to Prevent Use of Illegal

Drugs and Alcohol Abuse” addresses policies adopted regarding the use of alcohol and drugs for

both students and employees of UNC Charlotte (http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-711). In

addition, Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 18 addresses the requirement that any

faculty, staff, or student employee notify the University of any Criminal Drug Conviction for a

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violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after a conviction

(www.legal.uncc.edu/sites/legal.uncc.edu/files/media/drugfreememo.pdf).

Faculty, EHRA staff, and SHRA staff are also provided information regarding alcohol and drug

policies in their respective annual handbooks.

Student Policies

As mentioned above, the Office of Legal Affairs issues an annual memorandum to University

faculty, staff, and students regarding UNC Charlotte’s compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and

Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. University Policy 711 “Program to Prevent

Use of Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse” addresses policies adopted regarding the use of alcohol

and drugs for both students and employees of UNC Charlotte (http://legal.uncc.edu/policies/up-

711).

Information regarding alcohol and other drug campus policies is provided to incoming new

students and families during Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). Information

is also included in residence halls’ first floor/community meetings. Residential students are

provided additional information regarding alcohol and drug policies through the Resident Student

Handbook provided to each student living in a campus residence. Additionally, the Office of

Student Conduct presents throughout the academic year to a variety of stakeholders, including first

year seminars classes, student-athletes, University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP)

mentors and mentees, and fraternity/sorority members. Information regarding alcohol and other

drug campus policies is also included in the institution’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Housing and Residence Life Policies Related to Alcohol and Other Drugs

Breach of Contract (Page 28, Resident Handbook)

The following events constitute breach of contract as outlined in the Contract for Residential

Services. It is your responsibility to know that the following are considered breach of contract:

1-7 are non-alcohol or drug related items.

8. Possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedule I and II (N.C.

General Statutes 90-89 or 90-90)

9-17 are non-alcohol or drug related items.

Approved and Prohibited Items (Page 33, Resident Handbook)

Other prohibited items include: alcohol or alcohol related items (if under 21)

Health and Safety Inspections (Page 36, Resident Handbook)

Policy violations found during inspection (pets, alcohol, etc.). *Observed policy

violations will also be documented and may result in disciplinary action.

Examples of Sanctioning Guidelines for First Offenses of Alcohol and Drug Violations

(Page 49, Resident Handbook)

1st Violation: Underage possession/consumption of alcohol

Letter of reprimand or disciplinary probation (dependent upon the circumstance)

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Parental notification if under 21 and sanction is probation or higher

Referral to substance use education program with the Center for Wellness Promotion

1st Violation: Simple possession of Schedule I or II drugs (ex. Heroine, Ecstasy, LSD,

Psychotropic mushrooms or Adderall, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Cocaine, Methamphetamine,

PCP respectively)

One (1) semester suspension (can be suspension of remainder of the current semester or

next full semester)

One year probation upon return to the University

$100 fee

Parental notification if under age 21

Completion of outside substance use education assessment, and any recommended

treatment

program, at own cost

Indefinite removal and trespass from Housing

Random drug testing (at student expense)

1st Violation: Simple possession of Schedule III, IV, V or VI drugs (ex. Anabolic Steroids or

Xanax, Quaaludes, Rohypnol or Tylenol with Codeine or Marijuana, Spice, K2, other synthetic

cannabinoids respectively)

One (1) year probation

$75 fee

Parental notification if under age 21

Referral to substance use education program with the Center for Wellness Promotion

Deferred removal from Housing for period of probation

Random drug testing (at student expense)

The Code of Student Responsibility

Students are also covered by University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility.

Among other conduct, that policy prohibits:

f. Drugs

1. Possession/Consumption/Use – Possessing, consuming, or using any controlled

substance under the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act (NCGS Chapter 90,

Article 5).

2. Paraphernalia – Possessing or using drug paraphernalia.

3. Manufacturing/Distribution/Delivery – Manufacturing (including growing marijuana),

distributing, delivering, or taking delivery of any controlled substance, or attempting to

manufacture, distribute, deliver, or take delivery of any controlled substance.

4. Possessing with Intent to Manufacture/Distribute/Deliver – Possessing with intent to

manufacture (including growing marijuana), distribute, or deliver any controlled

substance.

5. Huffing/Sniffing – Huffing or sniffing any substance not intended for such use.

o. Alcohol

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1. Underage Possession/Consumption – Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages by

Students less than 21 years of age.

2. Driving Under the Influence – Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of

alcohol or while impaired by the consumption of alcohol.

3. Providing to Minors – Furnishing or selling any alcoholic beverages to any person less

than 21 years of age.

4. Public Intoxication – Being intoxicated in public attributable in part or in whole to the

use of alcohol.

5. Violation of University Policy – Violating University Policy 706, Alcoholic Beverages,

including, but not limited to, (a) failing to abide by the provisions of an

"Acknowledgment of Responsibility for Service of Alcoholic Beverages" form; or (b)

making any sale of any alcoholic beverage on the University campus.

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the offense as well as past conduct history, sanctions

for violations could include: reprimand, probation, suspension, expulsion, restitution, loss of

driving/parking privileges on university property, community service, participation in

educational programs, or other sanctions determined appropriate by the Director of Student

Conduct.

Help Seeking Protocol

In fall 2013, the Help Seeking Protocol, which was developed by a multidisciplinary committee

during the 2011-2013 academic years, was implemented by the Office of Student Conduct. The

Help Seeking Protocol encourages students to make responsible decisions focused on providing

the necessary assistance to fellow students while diminishing the fear of disciplinary and conduct

sanctions related to campus alcohol policies. During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Help

Seeking Protocol was invoked seven times; during the 2014-2015 academic year, the Protocol was

invoked 12 times.

The Office of Student Conduct, as part of the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention

Committee, is currently reviewing strategies to better educate students about the Protocol.

Additional information about the Help Seeking Protocol can be found at

http://unccdso.uncc.edu/org/officeofstudentconduct/HelpSeeking

Data and Assessment

In order to assess trends in student substance use, UNC Charlotte periodically surveys students on

alcohol and other drug use behaviors and related impacts. These data serve as both needs

assessment to guide the development of prevention and intervention programs and services and as

an indicator of change in student substance use behaviors over time.

American College Health Association – National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-

NCHA-II)

http://unccdso.uncc.edu/org/officeofstudentconduct/HelpSeeking

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UNC Charlotte implements the ACHA-NCHA-II biennially during spring semesters, which is a

national survey of student health-related behavior and attitudes, including behavior and attitudes

related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. The data below are from 2013 and 2015 surveys at

UNC Charlotte.

2013 ACHA-NCHA-II (n = 1,171)

Section E. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use

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2015 ACHA-NCHA-II (n = 1,110)

Section E. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use

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Education, Intervention, and Prevention

UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, and students have access to counseling and rehabilitation services available

through the university to address alcohol and drug related issues.

Employee Programs University employees may seek professional assistance for alcohol or drug related issues through the

Employee Assistance Program. ComPsych, the Employee Assistance Provider, also offers programs for

employees and their dependents that are experiencing alcohol or drug abuse. In addition, information

regarding alcohol and drug use/abuse in the workplace is provided during LEAD, a mandatory training

program required of all supervisors, and during ASPIRE, a non-supervisory training program for

employees.

Student Programs

Center for Wellness Promotion

The Center for Wellness Promotion utilizes a public health approach to address a variety of student issues

that impact students’ health, wellness, and safety – including alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. In its

effort to provide resources, programs, and services to students regarding alcohol and drug use, the Center

for Wellness Promotion engaged in the following activities during the period of this review:

BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) is a brief motivational

intervention for high-risk college students, which uses alcohol screening and feedback to assist

students in reducing problem drinking, excessive drinking, and binge drinking by enhancing

motivation to change, promoting healthier choices, reviewing myths and facts about alcohol, and

teaching coping skills to moderate drinking. The strategies used in BASICS sessions are also

adapted for students who use marijuana. Though the majority of students who receive BASICS are

sanctioned the Office of Student Conduct or through Housing and Residence Life, many students

voluntarily participate in the program.

MyStudentBody is an online program designed to reduce risky student behavior around alcohol

and other substances using strategies that research has shown are most effective—motivational,

attitudinal, and skill-training interventions. MyStudentBody is continuously available to students

with information on drugs, alcohol, sexual violence, and other health and wellness issues that can

affect their academic success. Students sanctioned to the Center for Wellness Promotion and not

deemed necessary to go through BASICS are referred to this program.

The Center for Wellness Promotion reported the following statistics regarding students referred to

the Center that required educational sanctions as a result of conduct violations during the period

of review:

The Center for Wellness Promotion advises two peer education groups, both of which conduct

campus wide prevention and education work on alcohol and other drugs:

2013 – 2014 2014 - 2015

BASICS (for alcohol and/or marijuana) 245 200

MyStudentBody 198 130

TOTAL Students 443 330

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o GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol) is a student

organization and leadership program, operated by fraternity men and sorority women of

the IFC, PHA, NPHC, DGC, and Independent counsels, who educate members of the UNC

Charlotte Greek community on responsible use of alcohol (for those who choose to drink)

and how to mitigate the harms from consumption. GAMMA is co-advised by the Center

for Wellness Promotion and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

o The Wellness Ambassadors is a peer education group that is affiliated with the national

BACCHUS Network – the oldest and largest peer education network in the U.S. Wellness

Ambassadors become Certified Peer Educators through BACCHUS and provide education

and outreach to their peers on a variety of health and wellness topics, including alcohol,

tobacco, other drugs.

Started in 2011 as the first of its kind in North Carolina, the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)

is a program that supports students recovering from addiction and substance use disorders by

providing programming, resources and activities designed to provide a pathway to both continued

recovery and academic success. Of note, the CRC hosted 12-step meetings (NA, AA, and Al-

Anon), coordinated Celebration of Recovery Events, hosted seminar classes (not for credit) for

students in recovery, maintained a CRC space accessible only to CRC members, and connected

students to on and off-campus resources as needed. Through the CRC, the University is an

institutional member of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education.

The Center for Wellness Promotion routinely offers a wide variety of educational programs and

outreach events throughout each academic year focused on alcohol and other drug prevention. The

following were reported during the period of this review:

o A variety of interactive educational programs (30-90 minutes each) focused on alcohol and

other drugs (with titles such as Let’s Get Tipzy; 1 Drink, 2 Drinks, 3 Drinks, Floor; Myth

Busters) were delivered to a large number of students via tabling events, classroom

presentations – including First- Year Seminar courses, and presentations to student groups

and organizations. The learning outcomes of these programs included content such as

standard alcoholic beverage drink sizes; harm-reduction strategies for students who choose

to drink; common misconceptions/myths about alcohol and other drugs; dangers of high-

risk drinking; and general information about alcohol and other drugs.

o OctSober Fest, held in October 2013 and 2014, was a carnival-style program that educated

students on the realities of alcohol consumption. Over 100 students were in attendance in

2014 (attendance data is not available for 2013). Food, mocktails, music, popcorn and

other give-a-ways at the event were provided. Campus and community partners included

Recreational Services, UBER, GAMMA, Behavioral Health and VRP Institute, Inc., Hope

Homes, CRC, Graduate Public Health Association, Police and Public Safety, Delta Sigma

Theta Sorority, Inc., Foreign Affairs Council, Black Student Union, Phi Beta Sigma

Fraternity, Inc. and Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Services.

o Alcohol-free tailgating events began in 2013 and were held at several home football and

baseball games. Originally funded by grants, these events included food, live music, games,

and educational activities around alcohol use.

o Programs in a Box were developed as a means for students (typically Resident Advisors and

student organizations) to deliver programs themselves on a range of topics, including alcohol

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and other drugs. Each Program in a Box contained explicit instructions, information, and all

materials needed to conduct a simple educational program. This program allowed for alcohol

and other drug educational programs to be delivered during times and/or in venues that Center

for Wellness Promotion staff could not accommodate, while still providing current, factual

educational content to students by student leaders.

o Educational pre-made bulletin boards with alcohol and other drug prevention content were

made available to students via the Center for Wellness Promotion website for students to

download, print, and display.

o In the spring 2014 and 2015 semesters, Safer Spring Break Kits were provided to students in

the weeks leading up to Spring Break. Though the kits contained a wide variety of items and

education materials, as it pertains to alcohol prevention the kits included BAC cards (for

calculating personal BAC’s based on sex and weight) and information about laws relevant to

alcohol and other drugs (both domestically and internationally).

o Throughout the academic year, students were provided with Blood Alcohol Concentration

(BAC) cards, provided education on how to use the cards as a harm-reduction strategy in terms

of calculating BAC should they choose to drink, and encouraged to keep their BAC cards with

them as often as possible. In a program titled BAC Patrol, staff went out onto campus and

would award randomly selected students with a prize (e.g., coupons for campus food vendors)

if students could produce their BAC card and correctly answer a related question.

Charlotte Athletics

UNC Charlotte sent student athlete representatives to the APPLE Conference in 2014 and 2015.

The APPLE Conferences, developed and coordinated by the Gordie Center for Substance Abuse

Prevention at the University of Virginia, are the leading national training symposiums dedicated to

substance abuse prevention and health promotion for student athletes and athletics department

administrators. The APPLE Conference offers teams of student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers,

administrators, and alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) prevention specialists an opportunity

to evaluate the ATOD environment within their athletics departments and develop specific actions

plan to enhance prevention efforts.

During the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years, first-year student-athletes completed the

MyPlaybook program. MyPlaybook is a web-based drug and alcohol education program. In 2013-

2014, 79 student-athletes complete this program, with 77 student-athletes completing this program

the following year.

During the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years alcohol programming was part of our “Girl

Talk” series, which are educational sessions with individual athletic teams conducted by health

educators held in team locker rooms or other team spaces. A Girl Talk “Drug & Alcohol Education”

program series was held in the spring semester of the 2013-2014 year with 66 female student-

athletes in attendance. A similar program was coordinated during spring semester of the 2014-2015

year with 88 female student-athletes in attendance.

During the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years, freshman and transfer student-athletes in

our UCOL1000 & UCOL1011 courses attended a program on alcohol use and abuse in the fall

semesters coordinated by the Center for Wellness Promotion.

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During 2014-2015 academic year, national speaker Aaron Cooksey spoke to all of student-athletes.

The topic of the program was “Drop Your Pride, Don't Drink and Drive.” 355 student-athletes

attended this event.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center offers confidential individual and group counseling, consultation, and outreach

programming for students on a wide range of developmental and psychological issues. Students who

present with problems related to alcohol and other drugs are assessed and, as appropriate, referred to alcohol

and other drug education and treatment resources on and off campus. Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life routinely engages in alcohol and other drug education programming as part of

its mission to foster inclusive communities that enhance the academic, social and personal development of

residential students. The data presented below detail numbers of alcohol and drug programs implemented

during the period of review. Please note that the numbers are aggregate totals and separate tracking was

not done for each category. Also, the data in the table below reflect active educational programming only;

passive educational programs (e.g., bulletin boards, posters, etc.) are not included in these counts.

Building 2013-2014 2014-2015

Belk 6 10

Greek Village 9 11

Hawthorn 7 5

Holshouser 8 -----

Hunt 7 10

Lynch 10 11

Martin ----- 6

Moore 8 7

Phase 4A 6 4

Phase V 6 5

Sanford 9 6

Scott 6 7

Wallis 5 9

Witherspoon 2 6

Annual

Totals

89 97

Housing and Residence Life notes the following as it pertains to its alcohol and other drug educational

programming and response to incidents involving substances:

Programming needs are based individually by each Residence Education Coordinator’s

assessment of their student population needs

Residence Life staff respond to all reports of intoxicated individuals to assist in critical

interventions

Residence Life staff members consult and partner with staff as needed (including the Dean of

Students Office and the Center for Wellness Promotion) on the topic of alcohol intervention


In partnership with campus partners, including International Student/Scholar Office, Housing and

Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Dean of Students Office, and the Center for Wellness

Promotion, Police and Public Safety engaged in the following outreach and educational activities during

the review period:

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Program Type Number of

Programs

SOAR (Student Orientation Advising and

Registration) Presentations

144

Drunk Busters Car Displays 15

Drunk Busters Google Events 11

Student Group/Organization Presentations 8

Alcohol Education Tabling Events 16

Total Programs 194

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides medical services for students on a wide range of conditions, including

conditions pertaining to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Students who present with problems related

to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are assessed and, as appropriate, referred to alcohol and other drug

education and treatment resources on and off campus.

Twice per academic year, the Student Health Center formally administers screening questions with

patients on a range of conditions, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and takes action

and/or makes referrals as appropriate.

Annually, the Student Health Center pharmacy, in partnership with Police and Public Safety,

conducts a prescription medication reclamation event where University students and employees

may drop-off unused prescription medications, which will be disposed of properly through

appropriate means.

Campus and Community Partnerships

In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Alcohol and Drug-Free Coalition, representatives

from UNC Charlotte attended monthly coalition meetings where campus-community prevention

efforts focused on promoting awareness, action and advocacy to reduce the harmful impacts of

alcohol and other drugs in the community are coordinated.

In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), the UNC Charlotte

Police and Public Safety (PPS) Department attends CMPD quarterly meetings to discuss issues and

concerns surrounding the University community, including alcohol and other drugs. UNC Charlotte

PPS participates in an extended jurisdiction agreement with CMPD that allows university police to

be called to an off-campus location within the University City Division when CMPD encounters a

UNC Charlotte student involved in a crime, including crimes involving alcohol or drugs.

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Grants

In partnership with the Center for Wellness Promotion, the UNC Charlotte Athletic Department

was the recipient of a 3-year $30,000 NCAA Choices Grant from 2012-2015 to support the

“SAFER (Student-Athletes for Education and Responsibility) CHOICES” project, the goals of

which were to (1) assist student-athletes in making more informed and responsible choices around

alcohol based on values, risk assessment, and health, and (2) exemplify student-athletes as

prominent role models and mentors on campus.

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Alcohol and Other Drug Violations, Sanctions, and Fatalities

Employees Human Resources reported no incidents of alcohol/drug violations and fatalities in the workplace, or

sanctions during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years.

Students The Office of Student Conduct reported the following statistics regarding students charged with violations

of University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility, as it relates to alcohol and drug violations

for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years:

2013-2014 2014-2015 % Change

2013-2015

Alcohol Violations * **

Number of Students Charged 619 503 -19%

Number of Students Responsible 452 336 -26%

Alcohol Sanctions ***** ******

Center for Wellness Promotion referral 371 278 -25%

Drug Testing 1 0 -100%

Off Campus Substance Use Assessment 19 15 -21%

Suspensions 12 9 -25%

Expulsions 1 0 -100%

Drug Violations *** ****

Number of Students Charged 217 123 -43%

Number of Students Responsible 144 87 -40%

Drug Sanctions ****** ******

Center for Wellness Promotion referral 58 53 -9%

Drug Testing 2 3 +50%

Off Campus Substance Use Assessment 22 8 -64%

Suspensions 18 7 -61%

Expulsions 0 0 0%

2013-2015 Total Alcohol/Other Drug Charges

Total Alcohol/Other Drug Responsible 596 423 -29%

Total Center for Wellness Promotion referral 429 331 -23%

Total Drug Testing 3 3 0%

Total Outside Substance Use Assessment 41 23 -44%

Total Suspensions 30 16 -47%

Total Expulsions 1 0 -100%

* Includes the following charges: o. Driving under the influence of alcohol; o. Furnishing/selling alcohol

to a minor; o. Public Intoxication; and o. Underage Consumption/Possession of Alcohol

** Includes the following charges: o. 1. Underage Possession/Consumption of alcohol; o. 2. Driving under

the influence of alcohol; o. 3. Furnishing/Selling alcohol to a minor; o. 4. Public intoxication; o. 7.

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Violation of University Policy 706, Alcohol Beverages; o. Driving under the influence of alcohol; o.

Furnishing/selling alcohol to a minor; o. Public Intoxication; and o. Underage Consumption/Possession of

Alcohol

*** Includes the following charges: f. Drug Paraphernalia; f. Drug Possession/Use/Consumption; f.

Huffing/Sniffing Drugs; f. Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Drugs; and f. Possession with Intent to

Sell/Manufacture/Deliver Drugs

**** Includes the following charges: f. 1. Drug Possession/Use/Consumption; f. 2. Drug Paraphernalia; f.

3. Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Drugs; f. 4. Possession with Intent to Manufacture/Sell/Deliver Drugs; f. 5.

Huffing/Sniffing Drugs; f. Drug Paraphernalia; f. Drug Possession/Use/Consumption; and f.

Huffing/Sniffing Drugs

****** Sanctions may be duplicated in both Alcohol and Drug Sanctions categories due to the findings

including alcohol and drug violations.

UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety reported 1 student fatality involving alcohol during the period

of this review.

UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety reported the following alcohol and drug violations (includes

state citations and arrests) during the period of this review (tracked and reported by calendar year, not

academic year):

2013 2014 2015

Alcohol Violations 268 197 148

Drug Violations 63 43 50

Total Violations 331 240 198

Summary of Biennial Review and Recommendations

1. UNC Charlotte maintains Alcohol and Other Drug prevention policies for all faculty, staff and

students.

2. UNC Charlotte distributes information regarding Alcohol and Other Drug policies on an annual

basis to the campus community through a campus-wide email notice; to incoming students during

new student orientation; to on-campus students via the resident student handbook; and to university

staff through employee handbooks.

3. The University provides and promotes a myriad of resources, programs, and services to support an

alcohol and other drug-free environment for both student and employees.

4. Survey data (NCHA-II) show that from 2013-2015, student self-reported alcohol and other drug

use has remained somewhat static overall. However, the numbers of students reporting drinking 4

drinks or less the last time they partied has increased, the average number of drinks reported the

last time they partied has decreased, and estimated BAC last time students drank has decreased.

When compared to national reference group data for the same period, UNC Charlotte students

reported lower frequencies and quantities of use. Moreover, self-reported prescription drug misuse

is slightly higher than national reference group data for this survey, though is consistent with

national trends.

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5. As indicated on the table on pages 17-18, percent decreases between the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015

academic years were calculated for students found responsible for alcohol and other drug charges,

on and off-campus substance use referrals, suspensions, and expulsions.

6. The university consistently enforces student educational sanctions assigned as a result of alcohol

and other drug violations. In addition to having minimum sanctions and criteria for severity of

sanctions set forth in University Policy 711, the sanctions have also been consistently enforced in

practice:

2013-14: 79% of student violations were sanctioned to a referral to the Center for Wellness

Promotion or outside substance abuse assessment

2014-15: 84% of student violations were sanctioned to a referral to the Center for Wellness

Promotion or outside substance abuse assessment

7. University Police and Public Safety participate in an extended jurisdiction agreement with the

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to address student issues occurring off campus related

to alcohol and other drugs.

8. In Fall 2013, the Help Seeking Protocol was implemented by the Office of Student Conduct, which

encourages students to make responsible decisions focused on providing the necessary assistance

to fellow students while diminishing the fear of disciplinary and conduct sanctions related to

campus alcohol policies.

9. The UNC Charlotte Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) was the first of its kind in the 17-

school UNC System, and has increased its enrollment from 1 student in 2011 to 9 students at the

end of Spring 2015 semester. The CRC is a member the Association of Recovery in Higher

Education.

10. Overall, it appears that the myriad of alcohol and other drug prevention programs, services, and

policies reported in this review are having positive impacts in terms of reducing substance use and

abuse and/or otherwise mitigating the consequent harms and negative consequences among

University students and employees.

Items for Future Consideration

1. Develop alcohol and marijuana social norms campaigns and programs to correct student

misperceptions about the use of these substances by their peers.

2. Implement educational and other programs (e.g., prescription drug disposal events) aimed at

decreasing the number of students using prescription drugs not prescribed to them, with an

emphasis on sedatives, stimulants, and pain medications.

3. Particularly in the Division of Student Affairs, encourage the development and assessment of

student learning outcomes for alcohol and other drug educational programs for the purposes of

modifying programs as needed and measuring student learning.

4. Enhance promotion efforts of the University Help Seeking Protocol to inform students of the

Protocol and encourage its use.

5. Continue to coordinate programming and response efforts related to football tailgating on issues

related to alcohol consumption.

6. Continue discussions of the impact of the light rail stop on the UNC Charlotte campus (ETA

summer 2017) relevant to issues around alcohol use.

7. Further explore mandatory drug testing as a sanction for all violations of the drug policy.

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Acknowledgments

UNC Charlotte thanks the following individuals for their contributions to this review:

Jonathan Adams

Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct

Office of Student Conduct

Jeffrey Baker

Chief of Police


Susan Burgess

Director of University Compliance and Interim Title IX Coordinator

Legal Affairs

Christine Reed Davis

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Dean of Students Office

Beau Dooley

Director

Center for Wellness Promotion

Sarah Edwards

Assistant General Counsel

Legal Affairs

Jeanne Madorin

Executive Director of Human Resources for EHRA Non-Faculty Administration, Employee Relations,

and Compliance

Human Resources

David Rousmaniere

Director

Student Health Center

Dr. David Spano

Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Programs and Services and Director, Counseling Center

Counseling Center

Jim Whitaker

Interim Associate Director for Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life

Kim Whitestone

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Charlotte Athletics

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XV. Appendix F: Alcohol Purchase Study report

CENTER FOR PREVENTION SERVICES

SPRING, 2016 UNC Charlotte Underage Alcohol Purchase Study

April, 2016

Update/Revised

Paul C. Friday, Ph. D.

Charisse M. Coston, Ph.D.

Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

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Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 109

UNC Charlotte Underage Alcohol Purchase Study - Stores ....................................................... 110

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 110

Methodology – Part 1 ................................................................................................................... 110

Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 111

Trends ........................................................................................................................................... 111

Repeat Sales .................................................................................................................................. 112

Buyer Characteristics .................................................................................................................... 114

Clerk Characteristics...................................................................................................................... 114

Type of Establishment ...................................................................................................................... 114

Conclusion – Establishment Sales .............................................................................................. 114

UNC Charlotte Underage Alcohol Purchase Study - Bars ......................................................... 116

Methodology – Part 2 ................................................................................................................... 116

Results – Most recent studies ....................................................................................................... 116

Establishments .............................................................................................................................. 117

Trend since 2009 ............................................................................................................................... 118

Conclusion – Bars and Restaurants ............................................................................................ 119

Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 120

List of Tables

Table 1 Sales of alcohol with/without checking for identification 2012-2016 ......................................... 111

Table 2 Alphabetical List of University Area Establishments Visited by Outcome ................................... 112

Table 3 Bar/ Restaurant Sales Fall, 2014 – Spring, 2016 ........................................................................... 117

Table 4 Sales without ID Check – Bars – Fall, 2015 ................................................................................... 117

Table 5 Sales/No Sales at Bars and Restaurants – Fall 2013 – Fall Spring 2016 ....................................... 117

List of Figures

Figure 1 Trend in sales by stores without checking for ID – University Area ........................................... 112

Figure 2 Trend in bar/restaurant sales without ID ................................................................................... 116

Figure 3 Trend in sales by bars/restaurants without checking for identification ..................................... 119

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Executive Summary

This is the tenth and final university area alcohol purchase study. The studies were conducted to determine

how easy it was for our students to purchase alcohol without providing legitimate identification. It was also

used as a periodic reminder to establishments that sell alcohol in the University City area that the university

continues to be concerned about underage drinking. This study was conducted February 22 through March

31, 2016.

For stores:

71.0% of all off-premise alcohol sales establishments DID CHECK for identification before making a

sale. This is UP from only 43.8% in Spring, 2015.

29.0% of take-out establishments, however, sold without checking for ID Spring 2016 (N=9).

o This is the same percentage that sold Fall, 2015 but less than the 56.4% that sold Spring

2015 and the 33.3% selling Fall, 2014.

38.5% - (5 of 13) convenience stores that sell gas sold alcohol without seeing identification.

o This represents, however, 55.5% of all sales.

37.5% - (3 of 8) grocery stores catering to students sold alcohol without seeing identification.

For bars/restaurants:

77.4% of bars/restaurants ARE checking for identification!

22.4% of bars/restaurants sold alcohol without proof of identification

o 29.0% sold in Fall, 2015 and 30.3% sold Spring, 2014

As part of the protocol, each establishment that sold during a semester was visited by a member of the

Campus Safety Committee,1 informed of the failure, given a copy of the receipt, informed of UNC

Charlotte’s concern with underage drinking and offered free staff training by the Mecklenburg ABC

Board. A copy of this and all reports have been provided to Alcohol Law Enforcement who then

followed-up on repeat failures by doing their own attempted buys.

1 While Dr. Friday is no longer on the committee he continues to supervise the research and personally visits the

establishments. In previous semesters someone from the Health Center went to the bars and restaurants.

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UNC Charlotte Underage Alcohol Purchase Study - Stores

This is the tenth and final university area alcohol purchase study. It was conducted February 22 through

March 31, 2016.

Based on research elsewhere and information provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Drug Free Coalition,

an important factor in underage drinking is the ease of access to alcohol by those under 21. While students

who are intent on drinking are likely to find ways to get alcohol, checking for identification by

establishments makes it more difficult. While checking for identification is not a legal requirement in North

Carolina, the North Carolina Preventing Underage Drinking Initiative2 considers checking for identification

to be a “Best Practice.”

The fact that the university supported such studies sent a clear message to the university area business

community that UNC Charlotte considers underage drinking to be dysfunctional and unhealthy for students.

The studies, which included personal follow-up visits and mail communications with each establishment,

provided the opportunity to better link the university with the surrounding business community.

Introduction

After a canvass of a three mile radius of campus in September we identified 31 locations where beer or

wine was sold for take-out and 31 bars/restaurants selling alcohol within the designated area.

Methodology – Part 1

A pool of potential buyers was recruited from Criminal Justice and other students at UNC Charlotte. All

students were required to be at least 21 years of age. Each was interviewed and selected if he/she “looked”

underage. Attempts were made to have buyers of different race/ethnicity and gender. All buyers were asked

to buy a 6-pack of a domestic beer or a bottle of beer or wine without offering identification. Two persons

were sent to each establishment - a driver and a buyer; each would validate the attempt and document the

results. All 31 off-premise sale locations were visited.

If a sale was made the alcohol was marked with the name of the establishment and the date and time of the

purchase. It was decided that an actual sale would be made to 1) not significantly disrupt the purchase

process if legitimate customers were in line and 2) to have a clearly defined “sale” verifying that the

identification was not checked (or by-passed). This provided “proof” of purchase to managers giving them

the opportunity to identify the clerk who failed to check. The alcohol purchased was given to Mecklenburg

Alcohol Law Enforcement for disposal.

2 http://www.ncpud.org/about/

http://www.ncpud.org/about/

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Findings

The proportion of off-premise sales establishments selling without checking for identification is the same

as it was Fall, 2015. This is a sustained DECEASE from 56.2% selling in the Spring, 2015 study. Three

of the nine that sold this Spring, however, also sold Fall Semester.

71.0% of all off-premise alcohol sales establishments DID CHECK for identification before making a

sale. This is UP from only 43.8% in Spring, 2015.

The high percentage that sold Spring, 2015 was of great concern and discussions were held with each

manager of a location that sold. It was decided that one problem could be that new clerks (many UNCC

students) were trained at the beginning of each Fall Semester and would be more conscientious in Fall but

may, perhaps, become more complacent in Spring. It was agreed that each would do a re-training at the

beginning of Spring Semester. This strategy may have worked. Likewise, it should be noted that

Mecklenburg ABC went to all of the establishments that sold Fall, 2015 and actually issued two of their

own citations. Corporate Harris Teeter management visited the one store location that had consistently sold.

That store did not sell this semester but two different Harris Teeter locations failed to check for

identification this time. Harris Teeter has been notified and indicated that they are now going to do their

own similarly designed purchase attempts.

There were three possible sale outcomes: ID requested – no sale; ID requested, no ID shown but sale made,

and no ID requested at all. This semester 19.3% of the sales were made after the clerk asked for ID and was

told by the student that he/she did not have one; in 9.7% of the cases an ID was never requested (Table 1).

Table 1 Sales of alcohol with/without checking for identification 2012-2016

2013 Sp. 2014 Fall, 2014 Sp. 2015 Fall 2015 Sp. 2016

UNCC Area Freq. % Freq. % Freq. % Freq. % Freq. % Freq. %

Yes, sale made without

asking for identification 4 10.8 5 15.6 8 24.2 10 31.2 4 12.9 3 9.7

Yes, identification

requested, none given,

sold anyway

4 10.8

2

6.3

3

9.1

8

25.0

5

16.1

6

19.3

Total Sales 8 21.6 7 21.9 11 33.3 18 56.2 9 29.0 9 29.0

No sales 29 78.4 25 78.1 22 67.7 14 43.8 22 71.0 22 71.0

Total 37 100 32 100 33 100 32 100 31 100 31 100

Trends

The proportion of establishments selling without proper identification declined slightly each year from 2009

until 2012, when it spiked; it then declined in 2013, remained the same during Spring, 2014 but increased

significantly Spring 2015 and has stabilized at the 2012 rate for the 2015/2016 academic year.

29.0% of all stores selling take-out beer SOLD without

checking for ID

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Figure 1 Trend in sales by stores without checking for ID – University Area

Repeat Sales

Table 2 shows the sale/no sale history of the establishments in the area.

Table 2 Alphabetical List of University Area Establishments Visited by Outcome

Sp

2016

Fall

2015

Sp

2015

Fall

2014

Sp 2014 2013 2012

Establishment Address

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale

BP Express

Shop 10022 University City Blvd.

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Circle K 1806 East Arbor Rd.

SOLD SOLD No Sale No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Circle K 9501 University City Blvd

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOL

D

No Sale No

Sale

SOLD

CVS 10515 Mallard Cr. Rd.

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

SOLD

CVS 11430 N. Tryon.

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Exxon 7/11 10023 North Tryon St.

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

SOLD

Food Lion 1704 Harris Houston Rd.

No

Sale

SOLD SOLD No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Food Lion 9323 North Tryon St

No

Sale

SOLD SOLD SOL

D

SOLD No

Sale

SOLD

Harris Teeter 2201 West W.T. Harris Blvd

Sp

2016

Fall

2015

Sp

2015

Fall

2014

Sp 2014 2013 2012


SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale SOLD No

Sale Harris Teeter 2720 West Mallard Creek

21.1 20 18.529.7

21.6 21.933.3

56.2

29 29

0.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.0

Per

cen

t

Percent Sales

113

SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Harris Teeter

8600 University City Blvd,

Charlotte

SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

Kangaroo

Express 10409 Mallard Creek Rd

SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD SOL

D

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

Kangaroo

Express 10000 North Tryon St

No

Sale

No

Sale

Kangaroo

Express 7735 North Tryon St.

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD SOL

D

x x x

MJ Foodmart 118 Tom Hunter Rd

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale SOLD No

Sale Rite Aid 8110 Mallard Creek Rd

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Rite Aid 8532 University City Blvd.

No

Sale

SOLD SOLD No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Seven-Eleven 1901 Pavilion Blvd

SOL

D

SOLD No

Sale

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Seven-Eleven 8101 Old Concord Rd.

SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD SOLD No Sale No

Sale

SOLD

Seven-Eleven 9025 Mallard Creek Rd

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale SOLD No

Sale Seven-Eleven 9608 University City Blvd

No

Sale

SOLD X X X X X

Speedway 10925 University City Blvd

SOL

D

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

SOLD Super El

Mariachi 6301 N. Tryon

Sp

2016

Fall

2015

Sp

2015

Fall

2014

Sp 2014 2013 2012


SOL

D

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

SOLD

Target 8120 University City Blvd

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Total Wine 440 East McCollough Dr.

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOL

D

No Sale SOL

D

SOLD

Trader Joe’s 1820 East Arbor Dr.

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Walgreens

2800 W. Mallard Creek

Church Rd.

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale Walgreens 8538 N. Tryon

No

Sale

No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

No Sale SOL

D

No

Sale Wal-Mart 7735 North Tryon St.

Sp

2016

Fall

2015

Sp

2015

Fall

2014

Sp 2014 2013 2012


No

Sale

x SOLD SOL

D

No Sale No

Sale

No

Sale Wilco Hess 10207 North Tryon

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No

Sale

SOLD No

Sale

SOL

D

SOLD No

Sale

No

Sale

Xpress Mart

Too 8117 Old Concord Rd.

Buyer Characteristics

While the research in Fall Semester 2014 showed a significant difference in sale by buyer gender and race,

no differences were found either Spring 2015, Fall 2015 or Spring 2016.

Clerk Characteristics

There were no statistically significant differences in the perceived age or race/ethnicity of the clerk and

whether ID was checked or not. There is also no relationship between any combination of race and gender

of buyers when compared with sellers.

Type of Establishment

38.5% - (5 of 13) convenience stores that sell gas sold without seeing identification.

o This represents, however, 55.5% of all sales.

37.5% - (3 of 8) grocery stores catering to students sold without seeing identification.

Conclusion – Establishment Sales

The data show that:

While significant progress was made since the significant increase in the proportion of sales during

Spring Semester 2015, the results show that little over-all progress is being made in getting the

proportion of sales without ID down. Sales remain at around 30% and have not changed much over

the past few years.

This study is not able to explain why sales continue to be made despite every establishment’s claim that

they have a policy to check for identification. In each instance, when the call-back has been made, the

managers say they appreciate the information and will address it with their employees.

The protocol for this research calls for return visits by UNC Charlotte representatives to each establishment

that sold without checking for identification. Each manager is informed of the outcome of the study, given

a copy of the receipt, offered free employee training by Mecklenburg County ABC, and told that the

university takes underage drinking seriously and that we hope that they will join us in addressing the

problem. They are told that UNC Charlotte would like each to follow the Best Practice of carding those

who looked younger than 35. (It is not against the law not to ID someone).

From the feedback from managers the explanation is that it is individual employee decision-making. It may

be that clerks new to their jobs during Fall Semester become complacent during Spring Semester. Yet, there

are clearly establishments that have employees who never sell. After the visits in Spring, 2015 managers of

stores that sold promised to re-train staff; this may have had partial success this semester.

Letters were sent to those establishments that did not sell thanking them for their conscientiousness

regarding identification for alcohol purchases.

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These results, like those each year, are conveyed to the Alcohol Beverage Control Law Enforcement Section

(ALE). ALE has followed up on our findings.

It does not appear that this project is having any impact on reducing the proportion of places that sell without

checking for identification. Despite the attempted buys and the personal contacts, some stores continue to

sell.

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UNC Charlotte Underage Alcohol Purchase Study - Bars

This is the second part of the University Area alcohol purchase study to determine how easy it is to purchase

alcohol in local bars/restaurants without providing legitimate identification. It was conducted February 22

through March 31, 2016. This study focused on establishments within the immediate UNC Charlotte area.

Checking bars has been within our protocol since Spring, 2009.

Methodology – Part 2

Two students, both over 21 but looking under 21, were asked to visit all of the local bars/restaurants. One

was to show ID if asked (companion) and the other (subject) was to provide no identification or proof of

age. If the clerk agreed to serve the companion but not the subject, the students were asked to decline

service and leave. If the subject was served, both were to pay for their drinks and go to the next location.

They were instructed not to consume the alcohol. The students were not to go to any establishment they

may have visited independently and on their own since turning 21. The question was whether the

establishment would 1) sell to the subject without seeing identification and 2) would they sell to the subject

if the companion proved to be over 21.

Results – Most recent studies

A total of 31 establishments were visited. The proportion selling without checking is less than Spring or

Fall 2015.

77.4% of bars/restaurants ARE checking for identification!

Figure 2 Trend in bar/restaurant sales without ID

65.460

33.3

17.6

30.3 29

22.6

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Spring

2013

Fall 2013 Spring

2014

Fall 2014 Spring

2015

Fall 2015 Spring

2016

Per

cen

t

Bar/Restaurant Sales

22.6% OF BARS/RESTAURANTS SOLD ALCOHOL WITHOUT PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION

(29% sold Fall, 2015).

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Table 3 Bar/ Restaurant Sales Fall, 2014 – Spring, 2016

Fall, 2014 Spring, 2015 Fall, 2015 Spring, 2016

Sale Freq. Percent Freq. Percent Freq. Percent Freq. Percent

Sale 6 17.7 10 33.3 9 29.0 7 22.6

No Sale 28 82.3 23 66.7 22 71.0 24 77.4

Total 34 100.0 33 100.0 31 100.0 31 100.0

Only once was the sale was made without asking for identification at all – 3.2%

(16.1% Fall, 2015)

Six times identification was asked for, none given, but the sale was made anyway after a companion

provided a valid ID – 19.4%.

Table 4 Sales without ID Check – Bars – Fall, 2015

Frequency Percent Cumulative

Percent

SOLD -Did not ask 1 3.2 3.2

SOLD - Asked-sold 6 19.4 22.6

No sale 24 77.4 100

Total 31 100

Only two establishments sold both Fall, 2015 and Spring, 2016:

Don Pedro’s

Ishi's Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Establishments

Table 5 shows the historical results for the local establishments since Fall Semester 2013.

Table 5 Sales/No Sales at Bars and Restaurants – Fall 2013 – Fall Spring 2016

Spring

2016

Fall 2015 Spring

2015

Fall

2014

Spring

2014

Fall

2013

Establishment

No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Sale Applebee’s

Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale Bar Louie

Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Sale Bento Asian Diner

No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Boardwalk Billy’s

No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Buffalo Wild Wings

No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Sale No Sale Cheddars Casual Café

No Sale No Sale Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Chili’s

Sale Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Don Pedro’s

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Spring

2016

Fall 2015 Spring

2015

Fall

2014

Spring

2014

Fall

2013

Establishment

No Sale Sale Sale No Sale Sale No Sale FireWater

No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Flying Saucer

No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Hickory Tavern

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale House of Leng

Sale Sale No Sale Sale Sale No Sale Ishi’s

No Sale No Sale Sale Sale No Sale Sale Kabuto

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Longhorn

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Los Arcos

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale Macados

No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Monterrey

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Sale Nakato

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale X NC Tavern

No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale O’Charleys

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Outback Steakhouse

No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale Sale Pho Real

Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Picasso’s Sports Cafe

No Sale Sale No Sale Sale Sale Sale Red Robin

No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Romano’s Macaroni

Grill

Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sushi 101

No Sale No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Taco Mac

No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale TGI Fridays

No Sale Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Sale The Wine Vault

Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale No Sale Sale Zapatas

Trend since 2009

The percent of establishments selling without checking or requiring an ID for service has varied over time.

In 2009, 38.5% of those visited sold, in 2010 it was 40% and then in 2012 it jumped to 64%. In Spring 2013

sales reached 65.4% and 60% in Fall 2013. Sales dropped significantly Spring 2014 after trainings were

conducted with bar/restaurant managers by UNCC Health Center employees and the rate dropped to a low

of 17.6% Fall, 2014. (See Figure 3).

After 2014 UNCC did not have the grant funds to support the intervention trainings. However, each

establishment that sold was personally visited by a university representative, which is seen as beneficial,

but less effective than the trainings..

NOTE: One establishment told our buyers this semester that “I have to see your ID since there’s

a guy at UNCC who sends students in under cover to check on us.”

Establishments that do not sell without checking for ID are sent letters thanking them.

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Figure 3 Trend in sales by bars/restaurants without checking for identification

There is no difference in race or gender of either the purchasers or servers and whether alcohol was

served or not. One pattern is worth noting, although the difference is not statistically significant. A female

without ID is more likely to be served if her companion is male.

Conclusion – Bars and Restaurants

There has been some impact of this program on bar/restaurant checks since when nearly two-thirds failed

to check in 2012 and 2013. However, it is quite evident that bars and restaurants in the university area were

not consistently checking for identification. After considerable success in raising attention to the problem

and the increase in the percentage of establishments checking in Fall, 2014, the trend not to check increased

in 2015. But, checking has increased this semester. The personal follow-up appears to have been a valuable

part of this research since only two locations did not check this semester that also did not check last

semester.

The “weak link” in this appears to be when there is a companion with a valid ID. Only one location failed

entirely to ask for ID; all the others that did serve our student without an ID did so after the companion

showed a valid identification. In the majority of cases, it should be noted (77,4%), the companion with ID

would be served while the student without ID would not be served.

There is one contingency that may not be easily addressed. In the situations where identification was

requested and service was refused to the buyer, the companion was still offered service. There is no way to

control whether the alcohol might not then be given to the underage person.

This study does not address the issue of fake identification but it does suggest that when one person in a

party shows proper identification there is an increased probabiliy that the underage patron will also be

served.

38.5 40

64 64.560

33.3

17.6

30.3 2922.6

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

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100

2009 2010 2012 Spring

2013

Fall

2013

Spring

2014

Fall

2014

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2015

Fall

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2016

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Research Period

Percent Sales

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We thank Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) in Mecklenburg County for conducting its own follow-up in

establishments we have found to “fail” our buy attempts.

Recommendations

It is not clear that the purchase studies and follow-up process is having the intended effect. The numbers

of both stores and bars/restaurants that sell without verifying identification is not declining as it did when

the studies were first initiated. A different strategy may be necessary.

1. It is strongly recommended that the University find a way to formally bring managers to campus to

discuss the problem and the desire of the university to develop a meaningful solution to the underage

purchase of alcohol.

2. The Committee might want to consider a system of yearly, renewable decals for establishment doors

noting some type of agreement with UNC Charlotte to check ALL student IDs when alcohol is being

purchased.

3. It is recommended that the Campus Safety committee NOT request funding for this research project

beginning Fall, 2016. The funds might better be used to fund # 1 or #2 above.

IX. Appendix G: UNC Charlotte Crime Data Report

UNC Charlotte Police & Public Safety (PPS)

State Crime Statistics

2015

Mr. Hank James, AVC RMSS

Jeffrey A. Baker, Chief of Police

Sarah Smyre, Clery Compliance & Crime Analysis

2015 Enforcement & Patrol Overview:

TOTAL TOTAL

2015 2015

Arrest 49 Directed Patrol 2,742

Felony 4 Fire Alarm 1035

Misdemeanor 45 Foot Patrol 20,458

CAT 343 Calls for Service 10562

Citation - State 492 Self-Initiated 2804

Citation - University 107

Incident Report 328

No Contact Order 85

Trespass Order 260

Traffic Accident 231

Enforcement Action Patrol

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UNC Charlotte Police State Crime Statistics: 2013-2015

Overview: 2015 vs. 2014

Part I Crimes: -26.34%

Part II Crimes: -14.96%

Overall: -25.71%


Part I Crimes: -43.39%

Part II Crimes: -32.08%

Overall: -42.07%

Part 1

Part 2

Overall

0

100

200

300

400

500

2015 2014 2013

State Crimes 2013-2015

Part 1 Part 2 Overall

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UNC Charlotte Police Larceny / Burglary Statistics: 2013-2015

Larceny from Building - Academic Larceny from Building - HRL

Building Name 2015 2014 2013 HRL Buildings 2015 2014 2013

Atkins 4 4 9 Alpha Sigma Phi House 1

Auxillary Service Building 1 Belk Hall 2

Barnhardt Student Activity 10 17 29 Cedar Hall 1

Belk Gymnasium 1 6 30 Greek Village 1

Bioinformatics 1 1 Hawthorn 1

Burson 2 2 Hickory Hall 1

Cameron Hall 1 2 Holshouser Hall 1

Cato 1 Hunt Hall 1

Center City Building 3 Lynch Hall 3 3

College of Education 2 1 3 Martin Hall 1

CHHS 1 1 2 Miltimore Hall 1

Cone University Center 2 1 Moore Hall 1 2 1

Denny 1 Oak Hall 1 2

Duke Centennial Hall 1 1 Sanford Hall 2

EPIC Building 4 6 2 Scott Hall 2 1

Football Complex 1 1 Sigma Kappa House 1

Fretwell 1 5 4 Wallis Hall 1

Friday 4 Walnut Hall 1

Garinger 3 Witherspoon 2 1

Grigg Hall 1 1 Total 9 18 8

Irwin Belk Track Complex 1

Kennedy 1 LFB: Residential

King 1 2015 vs. 2014: -50% Decrease

McEniry 1 1 2015 vs. 2013: 12.5% Increase

McMillan Greenhouse 1

Prospector 1

Residence Dining Hall 1 1 LFB: Academic

Robinson Hall 5 4 2015 vs. 2014: -46% Decrease

Rowe 3 4 2015 vs. 2013: -69% Decrease

South Village Dining 1

Smith 2 1

Storrs 2 7 LFB: Overall

Student Union 4 6 14 2015 vs. 2014: -46.6% Decrease

UNC Charlotte Foundation 1 2015 vs. 2013: -64.96% Decrease

Woodward 3 1

Total 39 72 129

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

2015 2014 2013

Larceny from Building

Academic Residential Overall LFB 124

UNC Charlotte Police Larceny from Auto & Parts: 2013 – 2015


Larceny from Auto -47%

Larceny Auto Parts -57%

& Accessories


Larceny from Auto -65%

Larceny Auto Parts 0%

& Accessories

Larceny from Automobile Initiatives:

Increased patrol officer presence in parking lots & decks

Officer directed patrols include vehicle safety checks to ensure vehicles and valuables are secure.

Vehicle owners are notified to secure valuables

Increased education and Community Oriented Policing outreach initiatives on the importance of

securing valuables

Procurement and use of sky towers in dedicated parking lots

Facilitation of a campus culture aimed at prevention utilizing education initiatives

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2015 2014 2013

Larceny from Auto & Parts / Accessories

LFA Parts

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UNC Charlotte Police State Citations Issued: 2015

Overview:

1267 Total Citations Issued

in 2015

State Citations 2015: 492



Alcohol related Citations &

arrests decreased -27.4%

from 2014 to 2015

Drug related Citations &

arrests increased 16.2%

from 2014 to 2015

Weapon related Citations

& arrests decreased -25%

from 2014 to 2015.

UNC Charlotte Police Campus Appearance Tickets (CAT) Issued: 2015

Overview:

CAT Ticket 2015: 343

CAT Ticket 2014: 497

1.2% of the enrolled

students received a CAT

Ticket in 2015

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

Students Citations

Students Enrolled vs. Citations Issued

0

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200

300

400

500

600

State Citation University Citation Written Warning Campus Appearance

2015 Citations Issued: Overall

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UNC Charlotte Police Department Overall Incident Reports 2003-2015

Conclusion

UNC Charlotte Police & Public Safety (PPS) provides a full range of police services for the University community.

As a whole, UNC Charlotte campus crime has decreased 25.71% from 2014 to 2015. This reduction in crime is

attributed to PPS’s dedicated approach to crime prevention education and directed patrols of buildings and

parking areas.

Each PPS officer conducts walkthroughs of buildings within their patrol area to identify unattended property

and educate the community on crime prevention techniques. Officers conduct parking lot and deck safety

checks to deter crime and ensure vehicles are secure and valuables are not visible.

PPS utilizes a Community Oriented Policing (COP) program which is dedicated to the patrol of the main academic

portions of campus. COP officers conduct walkthroughs of buildings and conduct educational presentations.

PPS also conducts traffic enforcement on campus with the intent to educate students, faculty/staff, and visitors

about traffic safety. Officers issue state and warning citations in an effort to maintain roadway safety and deter

traffic violations.

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