2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Each year, the University of Alaska Southeast publishes the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, which include crime statistics for the previous three years, campus security policies, and crime prevention and safety awareness programs.
For those campuses that have on-campus student housing, the Annual Fire Safety Report is included in the Annual Security Report. The Annual Fire Safety Report includes fire statistics from the previous three years and important information about fire safety policies and procedures.
If you are unable to print the report from the website, a printed copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the UAS Clery Coordinator at (907) 796-6371 or at uas.orca@alaska.edu.
This report is a result of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and complies with Federal reporting requirements, specifically 20 U.S. Code Section 1092(f).
2026
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Statistics for Calendar Years 2023-2025
Juneau Campus, Technical Education Center Campus, Ketchikan Campus, Sitka Campus
This report is published by:
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-6371 / uas.orca@alaska.edu
Printed copies available upon request.
THE JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT
PRIMARY CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES AT UAS
REPORTING A CRIME CONFIDENTIALLY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE, EVACUATION, & NOTIFICATION
BUILDING ACCESS, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
NONCAMPUS LOCATIONS OF RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
ALCOHOL & ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY, INCLUDING STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
ALCOHOL & DRUG EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, & STALKING
HAZING
PRIMARY PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS
ONGOING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
PROCEDURES COMPLAINANTS SHOULD FOLLOW IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS
INVOLVEMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CAMPUS AUTHORITIES
COMMON PROCEDURES THE UNIVERSITY WILL FOLLOW WHEN AN INCIDENT IS REPORTED
ON AND OFF CAMPUS SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE
TYPES OF PROCEEDINGS UTILIZED IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND HAZING
DEFINITION OF SANCTIONS FOR STUDENTS (AS DEFINED IN BOR 01.04 AND BOR 09.02)
DEFINITION OF SANCTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES
OTHER DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO APPLICABLE STUDENT AND/OR EMPLOYEE POLICIES
CRIME STATISTICS
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Alaska State Human Rights Commission
U.S. Department of Agriculture
CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY-RIGHT TO KNOW ACT
FIRE SAFETY REPORT DEFINITIONS
ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Design and maintain for proper hazard and fuel loading
Fixed chemical systems and hoods
FIRE SAFETY POLICIES FOR STUDENTS
FIRE SAFETY POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT HOUSING EVACUATION IN CASE OF FIRE
REPORTING THAT A FIRE HAS OCCURRED AND REPORTING AN EMERGENCY
FIRE REPORTS
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY
ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY RESOURCES (FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS)
Extinguisher Placement in Unprotected Buildings
Requesting a Fire Extinguisher
2026 Annual Security Report
THE JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT
The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Annual Fire, Safety and Security Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (“Clery Act”) and Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”). This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UAS, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, University property. The report also includes institutional policies on campus security concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and other matters.
The full text of this report is available online at UAS Annual Security Report (uas.alaska.edu/ compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html)[a]. This report is prepared in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies and various campus departments. These entities provide crime statistics and updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Clery Act. Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics include those reported to designated Campus Security Authorities, as defined under the Clery Act, and local law enforcement agencies. Each year, notification is sent to all enrolled students, faculty, and staff with information on how to access the Annual Security Report online and how to obtain hard copies of this report from the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability, located at 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK 99801.
The policies in the report apply to all UAS campuses, unless otherwise stated in a particular section of the report. The crime statistics in this report are presented in separate crime statistics charts for each campus, as required by law. Where appropriate, information unique to a particular campus is also included. University of Alaska (UA) Board of Regents (BOR) Policies and University Regulations are applicable to all campuses. The information in this report may be updated throughout the year.
This report is published by:
Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability
University of Alaska Southeast
11066 Auke Lake Way Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-6371 / uas.orca@alaska.edu
CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES
REPORTING A CRIME
UAS students, faculty, staff, guests, and community members are highly encouraged to report all campus crimes and public safety related incidents to local police departments in a timely manner. UAS does not have on-campus police or security services at any of our campuses, but works closely with local law enforcement agencies. Below is a list of local police department contacts:
• All communities/emergency line: 911
• Juneau Police non-emergency: 907-586-0600
• Ketchikan Police non-emergency: 907-225-6631
• Sitka Police non-emergency: 907-747-3245
There are no written agreements or memoranda of understanding regarding any topics, including the investigation of criminal incidents, between UAS and the Juneau, Sitka, or Ketchikan police departments. Reports involving students may be forwarded to the UAS conduct office for review and potential action through the student disciplinary process or to the Title IX office, as appropriate. Reports involving faculty and staff may be forwarded to Human Resources.
UAS does not have on-campus police or security services, therefore there are no statements of policy addressing their arrest authority, enforcement authority, or their jurisdiction.
Dispatchers are available at the respective telephone numbers above 24 hours a day to answer calls. In response to a call, local law enforcement will take the required action, either dispatching an officer or asking the victim to file an incident report. If a sexual assault or rape occurs, staff on the scene will offer the victim a wide variety of services.
UAS will promptly make a report to local law enforcement when either (1) a victim of a crime requests assistance, or (2) a victim of a crime is unable to make a report.
Crimes should be reported to enable the University to provide assistance to victims, ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics, and aid in providing emergency notification and/or timely warning notices to the community when appropriate. Please see the list below of Campus Security Authorities someone may contact to report a crime.
Reasonable attempts have been made to collect crime statistics from all CSAs and to identify all reported Clery Act crimes for inclusion in this Annual Security Report. For assistance with Clery related inquiries please email the Clery Compliance Coordinator at uas.orca@alaska.edu.
Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are individuals at the University who, because of their function for the University, have an obligation under the Clery Act to notify the University of alleged Clery Act crimes that are reported to them in good faith, or alleged Clery Act crimes that they may personally witness.
- "In good faith” means there is a reasonable basis for believing that the information is not simply rumor or hearsay. That is, there is little or no reason to doubt the validity of the information.
- Under the Clery Act, a crime is “reported” when it is brought to the attention of a campus security authority or local law enforcement personnel by a victim, witness, other third party, or even the offender. It doesn’t matter whether or not the individuals involved in the crime or reporting the crime are associated with the University.
PRIMARY CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES AT UAS
In addition to contacting local law enforcement, students, staff, faculty, and community members are encouraged to make reports online of all concerning behavior or crimes, including hazing, to the Dean of Students Office or the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability. The UAS Incident Reporting Form is found here: UAS Incident Reporting Form (https://cm.maxient.com/ reportingform.php?UnivofAlaska&layout_id=71) and the UAS Clery Reporting Form is found here: UAS Clery Reporting Form (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofAlaska &layout_id=84). Either form may be used.
Any member of the University community may also report incidents to a Campus Security Authority using the contact information below. In addition, campus employees, including CSAs, are required to report incidents of Sexual Misconduct /Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking to the Title IX Coordinator.
All Campuses:
Mitzi Bolaños Anderson, Director of the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability / Title IX Coordinator / Clery Coordinator / ADA/504 Coordinator
907-796-6371
Lower Level Novatney Rm. 133
Stephanie Jedlicka, Associate Director of the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability / Deputy Title IX Coordinator
907-796-6039
Damian Medina, Dean of Students
uas.deanofstudents@alaska.edu
907-796-6389
Lower Level Mourant Rm. 102
Lori Klein, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
laklein@alaska.edu
907-796-6057
Upper Level Novatney Rm. 211
Evan Price, Health and Safety Officer
907-796-6077
Lower Level Novatney Rm. 131
Juneau Campus:
Resident Advisor On-Call Phone (Housing Emergencies & After Hours Support)
907-209-6539
Douglas Robinett, Director of Residence Life
dsrobinett@alaska.edu
907-796-6385
Student Housing Lodge
Elise Tomlinson, Egan Library Dean
907-796-6467
Second Floor Egan Library Rm. 208
Alison Staudinger, Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
907-796-6518
Hendrickson Building Rm. 209
Angela Lunda, Dean of the School of Education
907-796-6053
Hendrickson Annex
Nathan Leigh, Facilities Services Director
907-796-6487
Stover House Rm 201a
Lauren Proels, Associate Director of Campus Recreation
907-796-6545
Recreation Center Rm 101c
Technical Education Center (TEC) Campus:
Kristen Majocha, Dean of the School of Career & Technical Education
907-796-6139
Hendrickson Annex
Ketchikan Campus:
William Urquhart, Ketchikan Campus Director
907-228-4527
Chris Hoyt, Business Manager
907-228-4523
Sitka Campus:
Jeremy Rupp, Campus Director
907-747-7704
Jill Hanson, Assistant Director Business Services & Special Projects
907-747-7733
REPORTING A CRIME CONFIDENTIALLY
If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the University system or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. The purpose of a confidential report is to honor your desire to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to enhance safety. With such information, UAS can: (1) keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees and visitors; (2) determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and (3) alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution.
Individuals may file anonymous reports regarding crimes on or near UAS campuses. The University of Alaska offers Ethics Point, an anonymous online reporting system: (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/40174/index.html).
Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking may be reported anonymously at Ethics Point or the Title IX (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix/) website.
Anonymous reports may be made to the Juneau Police Department through Crime Line (http://juneaucrimeline.com), to the Sitka Police Department at 907-747-8980, and to the Ketchikan Police Department at Crime Stoppers (https://www.ktn-ak.us/crime-stoppers).
UAS has a professional counselor staff position, who is considered a confidential employee. The term “professional counselor” is defined as: “an employee whose official responsibilities include providing psychological counseling to members of the institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope of his or her license or certification.” UAS professional counselors are not considered to be Campus Security Authorities and are not required to report crimes for inclusion into the annual crime statistics report when acting in their capacity as a professional counselor; however, they are encouraged to share procedures to report on a voluntary basis. UAS counseling staff are based on the Juneau campus and are available to all UAS students at 907-796-6000. More information can be found at UAS Counseling (https://uas.alaska.edu/ juneau/counseling/index.html).
TIMELY WARNINGS
Timely warnings are issued when: 1) a Clery crime that occurs within our Clery geography (On Campus, Public Property, and Noncampus Property) is reported to a Campus Security Authority and 2) in the judgment of the ORCA Director, or designee, a serious or continuing threat to students and employees exists.
Timely Warnings are typically issued for the following Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR)/National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime classifications:
- Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
- A string of Burglaries or Motor Vehicle Thefts that occur in reasonably close proximity to one another
- Aggravated Assault (cases involving assaults among known parties, such as two roommates fighting which results in an aggravated injury, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if the individual is believed to be an ongoing threat to the larger UAS community)
- Robbery involving force or violence (cases including pick pocketing and purse snatching will typically not result in the issuance of a Timely Warning Notice, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
- Sexual Assault (considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the facts of the case, when and where the incident occurred, when it was reported, and the amount of information known by the ORCA Director or designee). Cases involving sexual assault are often reported long after the incident occurred, thus there is no ability to distribute a “timely” warning notice to the community. All cases of sexual assault, including stranger and non-stranger cases, will be assessed for potential issuance of a Timely Warning Notice.
- Major incidents of Arson
- Other Clery crimes as determined necessary by the ORCA Director, or designee.
Timely Warning Notices will be distributed as soon as pertinent information is available, in a manner that keeps the names of victims confidential, and with the goal of aiding in the prevention of similar occurrences.
Timely Warning Notices are typically written and distributed by the ORCA Director, or designee.
Timely Warning Notices may be communicated through University email and/or Rave, a versatile system allowing for messages to be sent on phone/voicemail, SMS, and email platforms. Students and employees may sign up to receive timely warnings and update their contact information through the UA Alerts (https://uaalert.alaska.edu/) notification system, which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email.
Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to a Campus Security Authority or use one of the reporting platforms described above.
UAS is not required to issue a Timely Warning with respect to crimes reported to a pastoral or professional counselor.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE, EVACUATION, & NOTIFICATION
UAS students, employees, and members of the community are encouraged to report campus emergencies as quickly as possible to local police departments or to any University employee. 911 is the emergency number for all campus communities.
UAS uses an Incident Management Team (IMT) to manage emergency response, communication activities, and emergency notifications. When an emergency or dangerous situation occurs, the IMT is tasked with assessing the situation, setting immediate objectives to manage the emergency, and communicating relevant information to the appropriate stakeholders: students, staff, faculty, and/or community. IMT members may change, and currently include:
- UAS Chancellor and Chancellor’s Office staff
- Vice Chancellors for Administration and Student Affairs
- Director of Facilities and designated Facilities Staff on each campus
- Campus Directors in Sitka and Ketchikan
- Campus Life Staff
The UAS IMT may also elect to establish an Incident Command System (ICS), which is a common strategy under the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The ICS is staffed by personnel appropriate to the needs of the emergency, so may include some, if not all, of the IMT and/or other personnel who support the work of designated IMT members. In the event emergency notification is required, or in the event the IMT decides to send out an informational notice, UAS has several options for notification.
- InformaCast enables anyone on campus to use a campus phone to record a brief emergency message that will be immediately broadcasted to every phone on our phone system on campus. Instructions are posted on phones in public areas and classrooms, and distributed broadly throughout the year.
- Rave is a versatile system, allowing for messages to be sent on phone/voicemail, SMS, and email platforms. It allows the IMT to communicate with each other as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Rave can support short, timely messages as well as longer, more detailed messages.
- UAS may provide email notifications to students, faculty, and staff via their University-issued email, or their indicated preferred email, if they have provided one.
- UAS may post notices to University websites, including:
- https://uas.alaska.edu
- https://uas.alaska.edu/juneau
- https://uas.alaska.edu/ketchikan
- https://uas.alaska.edu/sitka
- UAS may post notices to social media, including:
- Instagram (All Campuses): @UASoutheast
- Instagram (Sitka): @UASSitka
- Instagram (Ketchikan): @UASKetchikan
- Facebook (All Campuses): https://www.facebook.com/UASALASKA
- Facebook (Sitka): https://www.facebook.com/uassitka
- Facebook (Ketchikan): https://www.facebook.com/uasketchikan
- If any of these systems fail or the University deems it appropriate, in person communication may be used to communicate an emergency.
UAS will initiate and provide, without delay, immediate notifications to the appropriate segment(s) of the University community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, employees, and visitors, unless issuing an emergency notification will, in the professional judgment of the IMT, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Juneau Campus Emergencies
If the ORCA Director, or designee, in conjunction with other University administrators, local first responders, public health officials and/or the National Weather Service, confirms that there is an emergency or dangerous situation that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all members of the UAS community, the ORCA Director, or designee, and/or the Chancellor, or designee, will collaborate to determine the content of the message and will use some or all of the systems described in this report to communicate the threat to the UAS community or to the appropriate segment of the community, if the threat is limited to a particular building or segment of the population.
While any member of the IMT is trained to use systems to deliver emergency notifications, external and campus-wide communications are primarily handled by the Chancellor and the Chancellor’s Office staff. UAS does not have campus security or police services, but does partner with local police departments in each community.
Ketchikan & Sitka Emergencies
If the ORCA Director, or designee, in conjunction with other University administrators, local first responders, public health officials and/or the National Weather Service, confirms that there is an emergency or dangerous situation that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all members of the UAS community, the ORCA Director, or designee, the appropriate Campus Director, or designee, and/or the Chancellor, or designee, will collaborate to determine the content of the message and will use some or all of the systems described in this report to communicate the threat to the UAS community or to the appropriate segment of the community, if the threat is limited to a particular building or segment of the population.
While any member of the IMT is trained to use systems to deliver emergency notifications, external and campus-wide communications are primarily handled by the Chancellor, the Chancellor’s Office staff, or designee. UAS does not have campus security or police services, but does partner with the local police departments in each community.
Opting-In to Emergency Text and Voice Messaging
To opt in for emergency text and voice messaging, students, faculty, and staff can go to UA Alerts: https://uaalert.alaska.edu/.
Follow-up information will be distributed using some or all of the identified communication systems above.
The local news media may be utilized to disseminate emergency information to members of the larger community, including neighbors, parents, and other interested parties. The larger community can also access emergency information via the UAS homepage and/or social media. The Chancellor or designee will be responsible for disseminating information through local news media to the larger community.
If there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus, an institution must follow its emergency notification procedures. An institution that follows its emergency notification procedures is not required to issue a timely warning based on the same circumstances; however, the institution must provide adequate follow-up information to the community as needed.
In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, occupants will be directed to an emergency assembly area. In the event that the entire campus needs to be evacuated, the IMT may close that campus. The IMT will assist with finding alternative housing for on-campus residents of the Juneau campus. Shelter-in-place may also be a viable solution for response, depending on the type of emergency. Instructions for evacuation or shelter-in-place, including periodic updates, are communicated to the campus community through the IMT. When it is safe to leave the shelter, University officials will either send out a notification or clear the building.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
The emergency evacuation procedures will be tested at least once each year. Students and employees learn the locations of the emergency exits in the buildings and are provided guidance about the direction they should travel when exiting each facility for a short-term building evacuation. The IMT does not tell building occupants in advance about the designated locations for long-term evacuations because those decisions are affected by time of day, location of the building being evacuated, the availability of the various designated emergency gathering locations on campus, and other factors such as the location and nature of the threat. In both cases, IMT staff on the scene will communicate information to students regarding the developing situation or any evacuation status changes.
The purpose of evacuation drills is to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a fire or other emergency. At UAS, evacuation drills are used as a way to educate and train occupants on fire safety issues specific to their building. During the drill, occupants ‘practice’ drill procedures and familiarize themselves with the location of exits and the sound of the fire alarm.
UAS will conduct one major scheduled test of the emergency response system at each campus annually, with the possibility of several smaller drills and exercises throughout the year to test the efficacy of specific training efforts or equipment. After-action and debrief activities are conducted for emergencies, tests, drills, and exercises. Each test is documented and includes a description of the exercise, the date and time of the exercise, and whether it was announced or unannounced.
In conjunction with other emergency agencies, the University will conduct emergency response drills and exercises each year, such as tabletop exercises, field exercises, and tests of the emergency notification systems on campus. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution.
In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, the University will publish its emergency response and evacuation procedures.
General Evacuation Procedures
At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately and proceed to the nearest exit to leave the building. If you are the first to recognize a fire situation, activate the alarm, evacuate to a safe location using the nearest exit, call 911, and notify emergency personnel.
- Remain calm.
- Do NOT use elevators; use the stairs.
- Assist the physically impaired. If the individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform Police or the responding Fire Department of the individual's location.
- Proceed to a clear area at least 150 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
- Make sure all personnel are out of the building.
- Do not re-enter the building.
Shelter-in-Place Procedures
If an incident occurs and the buildings or areas around you become unstable, or if the air outdoors becomes dangerous due to toxic or irritating substances, it is usually safer to stay indoors because leaving the area may expose you to that danger. To “shelter-in-place” means to make a shelter of the building that you are in, and with a few adjustments, this location can be made even safer and more comfortable until it is safe to go outside.
Basic “Shelter-in-Place” Guidance
If an incident occurs and the building you are in is not damaged, stay inside in an interior room until you are told it is safe to come out. If your building is damaged, take your personal belongings (purse, wallet, access card, etc.) and follow the evacuation procedures for your building (close your door, proceed to the nearest exit, and use the stairs instead of the elevators). Once you have evacuated, seek shelter at the nearest University building quickly. If police or fire department personnel are on the scene, follow their directions.
How You Will Know to “Shelter-in-Place”
A shelter-in-place notification may come from several sources, including the IMT, Housing Staff, other University employees, law enforcement agencies, or other authorities utilizing the University’s emergency communications tools.
How to “Shelter–in-Place”
No matter where you are, the basic steps of shelter-in-place will generally remain the same. Should the need ever arise, follow these steps, unless instructed otherwise by local emergency personnel:
- If you are inside, stay where you are. Collect any emergency shelter-in-place supplies and a telephone to be used in case of emergency. If you are outdoors, proceed into the closest building quickly or follow instructions from emergency personnel on the scene.
- Locate a room to shelter inside. It should be:
- An interior room;
- Above ground level; and
- Without windows or with the least number of windows. If there is a large group of people inside a particular building, several rooms may be necessary.
- Shut and lock (tighter seal) all windows and close exterior doors.
- Turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans.
- Close vents to ventilation systems as you are able. (University staff will turn off the ventilation as quickly as possible.)
- Make a list of the people with you and ask someone (hall staff, faculty, or other staff) to call the list into Police so they know where you are sheltering. If only students are present, one of the students should call in the list.
- Turn on a radio or TV and listen for further instructions.
- Make yourself comfortable.
BUILDING ACCESS, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
Most non-residential campus buildings on all three campuses are open to the public Monday through Friday for normal business hours and in the evenings during scheduled classes or events. All non-residential campus buildings are closed and locked during holiday breaks, and access is greatly reduced during semester breaks.
UAS Facilities Services locks and unlocks buildings as scheduled. Room scheduling is managed differently on each campus. In Ketchikan, call 907-228-4513. In Sitka, call 907-747-7701. In Juneau, visit UAS Room Scheduling (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/registrar/ roomscheduling.html).
UAS maintains campus facilities in a manner that minimizes hazardous and unsafe conditions. Parking lots and pathways are illuminated with lighting. UAS leadership works closely with Facilities Management to address burned out lights promptly as well as malfunctioning door locks or other physical conditions that enhance security. Other members of the University community are helpful when they report equipment problems to Facilities Services.
Maintenance staff respond to all requests for repairs. In Juneau, call 907-796-6496 during business hours, and after hours, call 1-866-999-1822. In Ketchikan, call 907-228-4533. In Sitka, call 907-747-7724.
Only the Juneau campus provides on-campus housing. Traditional residence halls are secured 24-hours a day and are accessible only by swiping an authorized key card. Apartments are designed to remain locked at all times; only current residents are provided keys or key cards to access their rooms or apartments. Individual residents in apartment units may opt to unlock their doors at any time. Access to residential community living spaces is restricted to residents and their escorted guests. Residents must escort guests at all times.
Housing staff monitor security and access in the residential facilities and encourage building residents to report suspicious or unusual activity. The walking trail leading to upper housing facilities is equipped with three emergency call boxes.
UAS works with local law enforcement to evaluate and monitor security-related matters.
The Juneau campus Housing and Residence Life staff are available to address student, faculty, or staff concerns during normal business hours. Outside of normal business hours, at least one Resident Advisor (RA) and one Administrator is on duty every night. Outside of normal business hours, Residence Life staff can be reached at 907-209-6539.
NONCAMPUS LOCATIONS OF RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
UAS operates no off-campus housing or officially recognized student organizations that own or control housing facilities outside of the UAS core campus. Therefore, local law enforcement is not used to monitor and record criminal activity since there are no Noncampus locations of student organizations. However, students may live in neighborhoods near their campus. Local law enforcement has primary jurisdiction in all areas off-campus. Students living off-campus who experience an emergency or crisis should call 911.
SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAMS
All new students at each campus are offered campus safety awareness information at new student orientation each semester, if they attend. New employees receive safety information during the hiring process. Safety information is also located on the UAS website, available year-round to all students and employees. The Juneau campus residential facilities offer safety awareness programs through the year, including but not limited to: programing on emergency response, bear safety, healthy relationships, sexual assault prevention, and safe and healthy substance use. All of our campuses partner with local law enforcement agencies and other organizations (local domestic violence/sexual assault shelters) to raise student and employee awareness about safety.
During the 2025 calendar year, UAS offered approximately 28 crime prevention and security awareness programs. All crime prevention and security awareness programs encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMMING
Crime prevention strategies are shared with the University community (students and employees) through the UAS website and through periodic programs, including but not limited to: active shooter training, emergency alert notification processes, and bystander intervention. All students, faculty, and staff receive the updated security report annually.
MISSING STUDENTS POLICY
Every student who lives in on-campus student housing, regardless of age, has the option annually to register one or more individuals to be a contact strictly for missing persons purposes. When students are informed of their option to provide a confidential contact, they are advised that their contact information will be registered confidentially and be accessible only to authorized campus officials. It may not be disclosed, except to law enforcement personnel in furtherance of a missing persons investigation.
UAS will notify any missing student’s confidential contact(s), if provided, within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. Students are advised that, in the event a student is under 18 years of age and not emancipated, UAS must notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, in addition to notifying any additional contact person designated by the student. Students are advised that, for all missing students, UAS will notify the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, unless the local law enforcement agency was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.
Suspected missing residential students should be reported immediately to the Juneau Police Department at 907-586-0600. If members of the UAS community believe that a student has been missing for 24 hours, it is critical that they report that information to Residence Life by calling 907-209-6539. It is the policy of UAS to investigate any report of a missing student who lives in residential facilities. If campus officials determine that a student for whom a missing person report has been filed has been missing for more than 24 hours, then within the next 24 hours they must:
- Notify the missing person contact, if information has been provided.
- If the student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, UAS will notify the student’s parent or guardian and any other designated contact person within 24 hours.
- Regardless of whether the student has identified a contact person, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, UAS will inform local law enforcement that the student is missing within 24 hours.
UAS officials may act sooner than the 24 hour mark if they determine they should do so.
University officials will gather information about the missing student to aid in the search (description, photos, class schedule, etc.). Residence Life staff may also take additional action such as visiting the resident’s room, contacting roommates or friends, checking the resident’s vehicle, and attempting to contact the resident.
Juneau Campus Important Housing Numbers:
- Housing Office: 907-796-6445
- Housing Lodge: 907-796-6443
- Apartment/Banfield After Hours: 907-209-6539
- John R. Pugh Hall After Hours: 907-209-6534
ALCOHOL & ILLEGAL DRUG POLICY, INCLUDING STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The unlawful use, possession, sale, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages and being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or other controlled substances on property owned or controlled by the University is against University policy, except as expressly permitted by law, BOR Policy, University Regulation, or UAS rules and procedures. The Dean of Students has primary responsibility for the enforcement of State underage drinking laws as well as the enforcement of Federal and State drug laws.
UAS considers itself “Drug-Free,” with the exception of legal use of prescription medications, as recommended by the individual who prescribed the medication. The alcohol policy for the UAS residential community permits some residents 21 years old or older to possess and consume limited quantities of alcohol in certain apartments in accordance with Residence Life policies.
Disciplinary action may be initiated by the University and disciplinary sanctions imposed against any student or student organization found responsible for committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of any category of conduct prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct, including misuse of alcohol and drugs.
ALCOHOL & DRUG EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, UAS publishes information regarding the University’s prevention programs related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention which include standards of conduct that prohibit the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of alcohol and illegal drugs on campus and at institution associated activities; sanctions for violations of federal, state, and local laws and University policy; a description of health risks associated with alcohol and other drug use and abuse; and a description of available counseling, treatment, rehabilitation and/or re-entry programs for UAS students and employees. A complete description of these topics, as provided in the University ’s annual notification to students and employees, is available online at: https://uas.alaska.edu/policies/drug-free.html
Students are encouraged to participate in health education seminars, workshops, and events offered annually by the University. Additionally, personal counseling is available for all students, onsite or through TimelyCare (https://uas.alaska.edu/juneau/counseling/virtual%20care.html), and referrals may be made to local resources.
Students found in violation of alcohol and/or drug policies may be required to participate in educational alcohol and/or other drug sanctions. UAS requires Under The Influence, an online sanction for students found responsible for low-level alcohol or drug violations. In addition, students may be subject to local, state, and federal legal sanctions.
UAS employees experiencing substance abuse-related issues are encouraged to seek counseling services. The University of Alaska’s employee health insurance program contains benefits for some in-patient and out-patient treatment. Employees should contact their local Human Resource office for details. In addition, the University of Alaska contracts ComPsych
(https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/employee-assistance.php) to provide an Employee Assistance Program. The program can be accessed by contacting the Human Resources office or ComPsych directly at 1-888-969-0155.
Resource Summary
- UAS Counseling Services (students): 907-796-6000
- TimelyCare (students): timelycare.com/uasoutheast
- Juneau Alcoholics Anonymous: 907-586-1161
- Ketchikan Alcoholics Anonymous: 907-225-5154
- Sitka Alcoholics Anonymous: 907-747-8866
- Alaska Statewide Narcotics Anonymous: 1-866-258-6329
Learn more and find meetings at the websites for Alcoholics Anonymous (https://www.aa.org/find-aa/) and Narcotics Anonymous (https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/).
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, & STALKING
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Introduction
The University of Alaska Southeast prohibits the offenses of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (as defined by the Clery Act), and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of all members of the University community. Toward that end, the University of Alaska Southeast issues this statement of policy to inform the campus community of our programs to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the procedures for University administrative action in cases of alleged domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, which will be followed regardless of whether the incident occurs on- or off-campus when it is reported to a University official.
Federal Clery Act Definitions
The Clery Act defines the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as follows:
- Domestic Violence:
- A Felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed:
- By a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim;
- By a person with whom the victim shares a child in common;
- By a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the victim as a spouse or intimate partner;
- By a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred; or
- By any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.
- For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and §668.41, any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.
- Dating Violence: Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim.
- The existence of such a relationship shall be based on the reporting party's statement and with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
- For the purposes of this definition—
- Dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse, or the threat of such abuse.
- Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic violence.
- For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and §668.41, any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.
- Sexual Assault: Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
- Rape is defined as the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.
- Fondling is defined as the touching of the private parts of another person for the purposes of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
- Incest is defined as sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
- Statutory Rape is defined as sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
- Stalking:
- Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to-
- Fear for the person's safety or the safety of others; or
- Suffer substantial emotional distress.
- For the purposes of this definition-
- Course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to, acts which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about, a person, or interferes with a person's property.
- Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim.
- Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily require medical or other professional treatment or counseling.
- For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this section and section 668.41, any incident meeting this definition is considered a crime for the purposes of Clery Act reporting.
State of Alaska Legal Definitions
The State of Alaska defines the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as follows:
- Domestic Violence: Alaska State law defines domestic violence and a crime involving domestic violence to mean one or more of the following offenses, or an attempt to commit one of these offenses, by a household member against another household member: murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless endangerment, stalking, kidnapping, custodial interference, human trafficking, sexual offenses including, among others, sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor, robbery, extortion, coercion, burglary, criminal trespass, arson or criminally negligent burning, criminal mischief, terrorist threatening, violating a protective order, harassment, and cruelty to animals.
Household members to which the Alaska domestic violence laws apply include:
- A current or former spouse;
- A person who lives, or has previously lived with you, in the same household;
- A person you have dated, or are presently dating;
- A person with whom you have or have had a sexual relationship;
- A parent, stepparent, grandparent, child or grandchild, aunt, uncle, cousin, second cousin or children of any of these persons.
The complete definition of domestic violence is found in Alaska Statute AS 18.66.990 as noted below.
(3) "domestic violence" and "crime involving domestic violence" mean one or more of the following offenses or an offense under a law or ordinance of another jurisdiction having elements similar to these offenses, or an attempt to commit the offense, by a household member against another household member:
(A) a crime against the person under AS 11.41;
(B) burglary under AS 11.46.300-11.46.310;
(C) criminal trespass under AS 11.46.320-11.46.330;
(D) arson or criminally negligent burning under AS 11.46.400-11.46.430;
(E) criminal mischief under AS 11.46.475-11.46.486;
(F) terrorist threatening under AS 11.56.807 or 11.56.810;
(G) violating a protective order under AS 11.56.740 (a)(1); or
(H) harassment under AS 11.61.120 (a)(2)-(4) or (6); or
(I) cruelty to animals under AS 11.61.140(a)(5) if the animal is a pet;
(4) "domestic violence program" means a program that provides services to the victims of domestic violence, their families, or perpetrators of domestic violence;
(5) "household member" includes
(A) adults or minors who are current or former spouses;
(B) adults or minors who live together or who have lived together;
(C) adults or minors who are dating or who have dated;
(D) adults or minors who are engaged in or who have engaged in a sexual relationship;
(E) adults or minors who are related to each other up to the fourth degree of consanguinity, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption, computed under the rules of civil law;
(F) adults or minors who are related or formerly related by marriage;
(G) persons who have a child of the relationship; and
(H) minor children of a person in a relationship that is described in (A)-(G) of this paragraph;
- Dating Violence: Alaska State law does not currently include a specific legal definition of dating violence. However, Alaska's definition of domestic violence covers individuals who are in current and former dating relationships and therefore incorporates acts of dating violence into the general definition of domestic violence.
- Sexual Assault: Under Alaska state law, sexual penetration and sexual contact of another person without consent is sexual assault and can occur under a variety of circumstances, including:
- Engaging in sexual penetration or contact with someone without consent of the person;
- Attempting to engage in sexual penetration with someone without consent of the person, causing serious physical injury as a result;
- Engaging in sexual penetration or contact with someone known to be mentally incapable or unaware, or while in certain legal or professional relationships with the person;
- Engaging or attempting to engage in sexual penetration or sexual contact with someone who is incapacitated, or temporarily incapable of appraising the nature of one's own conduct or physically unable to express unwillingness to act.
The Alaska Statutes on sexual assault are found in AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.470 as noted below.
AS 11.41.410 – Sexual Assault in the First Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the first degree if
(1) the offender engages in sexual penetration with another person
(A) without consent of that person by
(i) the use of force or the express or implied threat of force against any person or property; or
(ii) causing the person to become incapacitated;
(B) by impersonating someone known to the person for the purpose of obtaining consent;
(2) the offender attempts to engage in sexual penetration with another person without consent of that person and causes serious physical injury to that person;
(3) the offender engages in sexual penetration with another person
(A) who the offender knows is mentally incapable; and
(B) who is in the offender's care
(i) by authority of law; or
(ii) in a facility or program that is required by law to be licensed by the state; or
(4) the offender is a healthcare worker who engages in sexual penetration with a person during the course of professional treatment of the person.
(b) Sexual assault in the first degree is punishable as provided in AS 12.55 and is
(1) an unclassified felony if the offender violates (a)(1)(A), (2), (3), or (4) of this section;
(2) a class A felony if the offender violates (a)(1)(B) of this section.
AS 11.41.420 – Sexual Assault in the Second Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the second degree if
(1) the offender engages in sexual contact with another person
(A) without consent of that person by
(i) the use of force or the express or implied threat of force against any person or property; or
(ii) causing the person to become incapacitated;
(B) by impersonating someone known to the person for the purpose of obtaining consent;
(2) the offender engages in sexual contact with a person
(A) who the offender knows is mentally incapable; and
(B) who is in the offender's care
(i) by authority of law; or
(ii) in a facility or program that is required by law to be licensed by the state;
(3) the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who the offender knows is
(A) mentally incapable;
(B) incapacitated; or
(C) unaware that a sexual act is being committed; or
(4) the offender is a health care worker who engages in sexual contact with a person during the course of professional treatment of the person; or
(5) under circumstances not proscribed under AS 11.41.410, the offender engages in sexual penetration with another person without consent of that person.
(b) Sexual assault in the second degree is a class B felony.
AS 11.41.425 – Sexual Assault in the Third Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the third degree if the offender
(1) engages in sexual contact with a person who the offender knows is
(A) mentally incapable;
(B) incapacitated; or
(C) unaware that a sexual act is being committed;
(2) while employed in a state correctional facility or other placement designated by the commissioner of corrections for the custody and care of prisoners, engages in sexual penetration with a person who the offender knows is committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections to serve a term of imprisonment or period of temporary commitment; or
(3) engages in sexual penetration with a person 18 or 19 years of age who the offender knows is committed to the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services under AS 47.10 or AS 47.12 and the offender is the legal guardian of the person;
(4) while employed in the state by a law enforcement agency as a peace officer, or while acting as a peace officer in the state, engages in sexual penetration with a person with reckless disregard that the person is in the custody or the apparent custody of the offender, or is committed to the custody of a law enforcement agency;
(5) while employed by the state or a municipality of the state as a probation officer or parole officer, or while acting as a probation officer or parole officer in the state, engages in sexual penetration with a person with reckless disregard that the person is on probation or parole; or
(6) while employed as a juvenile probation officer or as a juvenile facility staff, engages in sexual penetration with a person 18 or 19 years of age with reckless disregard that the person is committed to the custody or probationary supervision of the Department of Family and Community Services; or
(7) under circumstances not proscribed under AS 11.41.420, the offender engages in sexual contact with another person without consent of that person; in this paragraph, “sexual contact” does not include an offender knowingly causing a person to come into contact with semen.
(b) Sexual assault in the third degree is a class C felony.
AS 11.41.427 – Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the fourth degree if
(1) while employed in a state correctional facility or other placement designated by the commissioner of corrections for the custody and care of prisoners, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who the offender knows is committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections to serve a term of imprisonment or period of temporary commitment; or
(2) the offender engages in sexual contact with a person 18 or 19 years of age who the offender knows is committed to the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services under AS 47.10 or AS 47.12 and the offender is the legal guardian of the person.
(b) Sexual assault in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.41.432 – Defenses
(a) It is a defense to a crime charged under AS 11.41.410 (a)(3), 11.41.420(a)(2), 11.41.420(a)(3), 11.41.425, or 11.41.427 that the offender is
(1) mentally incapable.
(b) Except as provided in (d) or (e) of this section, in a prosecution under AS 11.41.410-11.41.427, it is not a defense that the victim was, at the time of the alleged offense, the legal spouse of the defendant.
(c) It is an affirmative defense to a crime charged under AS 11.41.425(a)(5) or 11.41.427(a)(4) that
(1) the offender and the person on probation or parole had, before the person was placed on probation or parole, a dating relationship or a sexual relationship that continued until the date of the alleged offense; and
(2) the person on probation or parole consented to the act for which the offender is charged.
(d) It is a defense to a crime charged under AS 11.41.425(a)(2)--(6) or 11.41.427 that the offender is married to the person, neither party has filed with the court for separation, divorce, or dissolution of the marriage, and the person consented to the act for which the offender was charged.
(e) It is an affirmative defense for a crime charged under AS 11.41.410(a)(3), 11.41.420(a)(2), 11.41.420(a)(3)(A), or 11.41.425(a)(1)(A) that the offender is married to the person, neither party has filed with the court for separation, divorce, or dissolution of the marriage, and the person consented to the act for which the offender is charged while capable of understanding the nature or consequences of the offender's conduct.
AS 11.41.434 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree if
(1) being 16 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is under 13 years of age or aids, induces, causes, or encourages a person who is under 13 years of age to engage in sexual penetration with another person;
(2) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is under 18 years of age, and the offender is the victim's natural parent, stepparent, adopted parent, or legal guardian; or
(3) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is under 18 years of age and at least two years younger than the offender, and
(A) the victim at the time of the offense is residing in the same household as the offender and the offender has authority over the victim; or
(B) the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim.
(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree is an unclassified felony and is punishable as provided in AS 12.55.
AS 11.41.436 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree if
(1) being 17 years of age or older, the offender
(A) engages in sexual penetration with a person who is
(i) 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender; or
(ii) 16 or 17 years of age and at least six years younger than the offender; or
(B) aids, induces, causes or encourages a person who is 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender to engage in sexual penetration with another person;
(2) being 16 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 13 years of age or aids, induces, causes, or encourages a person under 13 years of age to engage in sexual contact with another person;
(3) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 18 years of age, and the offender is the victim's natural parent, stepparent, adopted parent, or legal guardian;
(4) being 16 years of age or older, the offender aids, induces, causes, or encourages a person who is under 16 years of age to engage in conduct described in AS 11.41.455 (a)(2) - (6) or (8);
(5) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 18 years of age and at least two years younger than the offender, and
(A) the victim at the time of the offense is residing in the same household as the offender and the offender has authority over the victim; or
(B) the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim.
(6) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender, and the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim; or
(7) being under 16 years of age, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is under 13 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender.
(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree is a class B felony.
AS 11.41.438 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree if being 17 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is
(1) 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender; or
(2) 16 or 17 years of age and at least six years younger than the offender.
(b) Except as provided in (c) of this section, sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree is a class C felony, punishable as provided in AS 12.55.125(e).
(c) Sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree is a class C felony.
AS 11.41.440 – Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Fourth Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if
(1) being under 16 years of age, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 13 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender.
(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.41.445 – General Provisions
(a) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.434 - 11.41.440 it is an affirmative defense that, at the time of the alleged offense, the victim was the legal spouse of the defendant unless the offense was committed without the consent of the victim.
(b) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.440, whenever a provision of law defining an offense depends upon a victim's being under a certain age, it is an affirmative defense that, at the time of the alleged offense, the defendant
(1) reasonably believed the victim to be that age or older; and
(2) undertook reasonable measures to verify that the victim was that age or older.
(c) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.427, where consent is at issue,
(1) an expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent; an expression of lack of consent under this paragraph does not require verbal or physical resistance and may include inaction;
(2) a current or previous dating, social, or sexual relationship between the defendant and the person involved with the defendant in the conduct at issue may not by itself constitute consent;
(3) a person cannot consent if the person is fraudulently made to believe that the sexual act serves a professional purpose; in this paragraph, “professional purpose” means an act the defendant has represented as a necessary part or component of a provided service, part of the routine course of a procedure, or a component of the defendant's profession that would occur if a person sought services from another practitioner in the same field as the defendant.
AS 11.41.450 – Incest
(a) A person commits the crime of incest if, being 18 years of age or older, that person engages in sexual penetration with another who is related, either legitimately or illegitimately, as
(1) an ancestor or descendant of the whole or half blood;
(2) a brother or sister of the whole or half blood; or
(3) an uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece by blood.
(b) Incest is a class C felony.
AS 11.41.452 – Enticement of a Minor
(a) A person commits the crime of enticement of a minor if the person, being 18 years of age or older, knowingly communicates with another person to entice, solicit, or encourage the person to engage in an act described in AS 11.41.455(a)(1)-(8) and
(1) the other person is
(A) 16 or 17 years of age and at least six years younger than the offender; or
(B) under 16 years of age; or(
2) the offender believes that the other person is
(A) 16 or 17 years of age and at least six years younger than the offender; or
(B) under 16 years of age.
(b) In a prosecution under (a)(2) of this section, it is not a defense that the person enticed, solicited, or encouraged was not actually
(1) 16 or 17 years of age and at least six years younger than the offender; or
(2) under 16 years of age.
(c) In a prosecution under this section, it is not necessary for the prosecution to show that the act described in AS 11.41.455 (a)(1) - (8) was actually committed.
(d) Except as provided in (e) of this section, online enticement is a class B felony.
(e) Enticement is a class A felony if the defendant was, at the time of the offense, required to register as a sex offender or child kidnapper under AS 12.63 or a similar law of another jurisdiction.
AS 11.41.455 – Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor
(a) A person commits the crime of unlawful exploitation of a minor if, in the state and with the intent of producing a live performance, film, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recording, photograph, negative, slide, book, newspaper, magazine, or other material that visually or aurally depicts the conduct listed in (1) - (8) of this subsection, the person knowingly induces or employs a child under 18 years of age to engage in, or photographs, films, records, or televises a child under 18 years of age engaged in, the following actual or simulated conduct:
(1) sexual penetration;
(2) the lewd touching of another person's genitals, anus, or breast;
(3) the lewd touching by another person of the child's genitals, anus, or breast;
(4) masturbation;
(5) bestiality;
(6) the lewd exhibition of the child's genitals;
(7) sexual masochism or sadism; or
(8) contact with semen.
(b) A parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a child under 18 years of age commits the crime of unlawful exploitation of a minor if, in the state, the person permits the child to engage in conduct described in (a) of this section knowing that the conduct is intended to be used in producing a live performance, film, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recording, photograph, negative, slide, book, newspaper, magazine, or other material that visually or aurally depicts the conduct.
(c) Unlawful exploitation of a minor is a
(1) class A felony; or
(2) an unclassified felony
(A) if the person has been previously convicted of unlawful exploitation of a minor in this jurisdiction or a similar crime in this or another jurisdiction; or
(B) minor who is exploited is under 13 years of age at the time the exploitation occurs.
(d) In this section, "audio recording" means a nonbook prerecorded item without a visual component, and includes a record, tape, cassette, and compact disc.
AS 11.41.458 – Indecent Exposure in the First Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of indecent exposure in the first degree if the offender violates AS 11.41.460(a) and
(1) while committing the act constituting the offense, the offender knowingly masturbates; or
(2) the offender has been previously convicted under
(A) this section;
(B) AS 11.41.460(a); or
(C) a law or ordinance of this or another jurisdiction with elements similar to a crime listed under (A) or (B) of this paragraph.
(b) Indecent exposure in the first degree
(1) is a class C felony; or
(2) is a class B felony if the offense occurs within the observation of a person under 18 years of age.
AS 11.41.460 – Indecent Exposure in the Second Degree
(a) An offender commits the crime of indecent exposure in the second degree if the offender knowingly exposes the offender's genitals in the presence of another person with reckless disregard for the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect the act may have.
(b) Indecent exposure in the second degree before a person under 18 years of age is a class A misdemeanor. Indecent exposure in the second degree before a person 18 years of age or older is a class B misdemeanor.
AS 11.41.468 – Forfeiture of Property Used in Sexual Offense
(a) Property used to aid a violation of AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.458 or to aid the solicitation of, attempt to commit, or conspiracy to commit a violation of AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.458 may be forfeited to the state upon the conviction of the offender.
(b) In this section, "property" means computer equipment, telecommunications equipment, photography equipment, video or audio equipment, books, magazines, photographs, videotapes, audiotapes, and any equipment or device, regardless of format or technology employed, that can be used to store, create, modify, receive, transmit, or distribute digital or analog information, including images, motion pictures, and sounds.
AS 11.41.470 – Definitions
For purposes of AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.470, unless the context requires otherwise,
(1) "health care worker" includes a person who is or purports to be an acupuncturist, advanced practice registered nurse, anesthesiologist, certified direct-entry midwife, chiropractor, dentist, health aide, hypnotist, massage therapist, mental health counselor, midwife, nurse, osteopath, naturopath, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, physician, physician assistant, psychiatrist, psychological associate, psychologist, radiologist, religious healing practitioner, surgeon, x-ray technician, or a substantially similar position;
(2) "incapacitated" means temporarily incapable of appraising the nature of one's own conduct or physically unable to express unwillingness to act;
(3) “juvenile facility staff” has the meaning given in AS 11.41.425(b);
(4) "legal guardian" means a person who is under a duty to exercise general supervision over a minor or other person committed to the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services under AS 47.10 or AS 47.12 as a result of a court order, statute, or regulation, and includes Department of Health and Social Services employees, foster parents, and staff members and other employees of treatment institutions, group homes, or youth facilities where the minor or other person is placed as a result of a court order or the action of the Department of Health and Social Services, and police officers, juvenile and adult probation officers, and social workers when those persons are exercising custodial control over a minor or other person;
(5) "mentally incapable" means suffering from a mental disease or defect that renders the person incapable of understanding the nature or consequences of the person's conduct, including the potential for harm to that person;
(6) "position of authority" means one of the following, or a person in a substantially similar position: an employer, youth leader, scout leader, coach, teacher, counselor, school administrator, religious leader, doctor, nurse, psychologist, guardian ad litem, babysitter, police officer, correctional employee, juvenile facility staff, staff member of a treatment institution, or juvenile or adult probation officer other than when the officer is exercising custodial control over a minor;
(7) "sexual act" means sexual penetration or sexual contact;
(8) “treatment institution” has the meaning given in AS 47.14.990;
(9) "victim" means the person alleged to have been subjected to sexual assault in any degree or sexual abuse of a minor in any degree;
(10) "without consent" means that, under the totality of the circumstances surrounding the offense, there was not a freely given, reversible agreement specific to the conduct at issue; in this paragraph, “freely given” means agreement to cooperate in the act was positively expressed by word or action.
Consent: Alaska State law does not currently include a definition for consent. However, Alaska defines the following terms including "incapacitated," "mentally incapable," and "without consent" as related to sexual assault:
- Incapacitated: temporarily incapable of appraising the nature of one's own conduct or physically unable to express unwillingness to act;
- Mentally Incapable: suffering from a mental disease or defect that renders the person incapable of understanding the nature or consequences of the person's conduct, including the potential for harm to that person;
- Without Consent: that a person, under the totality of the circumstances surrounding the offense, there was not a freely given, reversible agreement specific to the conduct at issue; in this paragraph, “freely given” means agreement to cooperate in the act was positively expressed by word or action.
The complete definitions of the above terms are found in Alaska Statute 11.41.470, as noted above.
Age of Consent: Under Alaska state law, the age of consent is 18 with some exceptions depending on the age of the participants. In summary, an individual who agrees with any of the following statements may not be capable of providing consent, and a crime may have occurred:
- I am 13, 14, or 15 and there is a four-year or more age difference between us;
- I am 16 or 17 and there is a six-year or more age difference between us; or
- I am under 18, the other person has authority over me (coach, teacher, boss, household member), is 18 or older, and there is a 2-year or more age difference between us.
The complete provisions regarding the age of consent are found in Alaska Statutes 11.41.434 – 11.41.445 and 11.41.455, as listed immediately above.
- Stalking: Under Alaska law, it is illegal for another person to knowingly engage in a course of conduct that recklessly places you or someone else in fear of death or physical injury to either yourself or a member of your family. A course of conduct is repeated acts of "non-consensual contact" that is initiated or continued without that person's consent, or after someone has expressed a desire to cease contact, or is outside of the scope of consent given by that person. Some examples include:
- following or appearing within the sight of that person;
- approaching or confronting that person in a public place or on private property;
- appearing at the workplace or residence of that person;
- entering onto or remaining on property owned, leased, or occupied by that person;
- contacting that person by telephone;
- sending mail or electronic communications to that person;
- placing an object on, or delivering an object to, property owned, leased, or occupied by that person;
- utilizing social media to monitor an individual via false pretenses;
- following or monitoring that person with a global positioning device or similar technological means; or
- using, installing or attempting to use or install a device for observing, recording, or photographing events occurring in the residence, vehicle, or workplace used by that person, or on the personal telephone or computer used by that person.
The complete definition of stalking is found in Alaska Statutes 11.41.260 – 11.41.270, as noted below.
11.41.260 – Stalking in the First Degree
(a) A person commits the crime of stalking in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.41.270 and
(1) the actions constituting the offense are in violation of an order issued or filed under AS 18.65.850 - 18.65.870 or AS 18.66.100 - 18.66.180 or issued under former AS 25.35.010(b) or 25.35.020;
(2) the actions constituting the offense are in violation of a condition of probation, release before trial, release after conviction, or parole;
(3) the victim is under 18 years of age;
(4) at any time during the course of conduct constituting the offense, the defendant possessed a deadly weapon;
(5) the defendant has been previously convicted of a crime under this section, AS 11.41.270, or AS 11.56.740, or a law or ordinance of this or another jurisdiction with elements similar to a crime under this section, AS 11.41.270, or AS 11.56.740; or
(6) the defendant has been previously convicted of a crime, or an attempt or solicitation to commit a crime, under (A) AS 11.41.100 - 11.41.250, 11.41.300 - 11.41.460, AS 11.56.807, 11.56.810, AS 11.61.118, AS 11.61.120, or (B) a law or an ordinance of this or another jurisdiction with elements similar to a crime, or an attempt or solicitation to commit a crime, under AS 11.41.100 - 11.41.250, 11.41.300 - 11.41.460, AS 11.56.807, 11.56.810, AS 11.61.118, or AS 11.61.120, involving the same victim as the present offense.
(b) In this section, "course of conduct" and "victim" have the meanings given in AS 11.41.270 (b).
(c) Stalking in the first degree is a class C felony.
11.41.270 – Stalking in the Second Degree
(a) A person commits the crime of stalking in the second degree if the person knowingly engages in a course of conduct that recklessly places another person in fear of death or physical injury, or in fear of the death or physical injury of a family member.
(b) In this section,
(1) "course of conduct" means repeated acts of nonconsensual contact involving the victim or a family member;
(2) “device” includes software;
(3) "family member" means a
(A) spouse, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece, of the victim, whether related by blood, marriage, or adoption;
(B) person who lives, or has previously lived, in a spousal relationship with the victim;
(C) person who lives in the same household as the victim; or
(D) person who is a former spouse of the victim or is or has been in a dating, courtship, or engagement relationship with the victim;
(4) "nonconsensual contact" means any contact with another person that is initiated or continued without that person's consent, that is beyond the scope of the consent provided by that person, or that is in disregard of that person's expressed desire that the contact be avoided or discontinued; "nonconsensual contact" includes
(A) following or appearing within the sight of that person;
(B) approaching or confronting that person in a public place or on private property;
(C) appearing at the workplace or residence of that person;
(D) entering onto or remaining on property owned, leased, or occupied by that person;
(E) contacting that person by telephone;
(F) sending mail or electronic communications to that person;
(G) placing an object on, or delivering an object to, property owned, leased, or occupied by that person;
(H) following or monitoring that person with a global positioning device or similar technological means;
(I) using, installing, or attempting to use or install a device for observing, recording, or photographing events occurring in the residence, vehicle, or workplace used by that person, or on the personal telephone or computer used by that person;
(4) "victim" means a person who is the target of a course of conduct.
(c) Stalking in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
University of Alaska Definitions
Definitions Under BOR Chapter 01.04
Board of Regents’ (BOR) Policy and University Regulation Chapter 01.04 defines various terms used to identify forms of prohibited conduct under the University's Sex- and Gender-Based Discrimination Under Title IX Policy.
Domestic violence includes verbal or physical assault, violating a protective order, terroristic threatening, burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, harassment, arson, criminally negligent burning committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the complainant, by a respondent with whom the complainant shares a child in common, by a respondent who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the complainant as a spouse or intimate partner or as a roommate, by a respondent similarly situated to a spouse of the complainant, or by any other respondent against an adult or youth complainant who is protected from that respondent’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of Alaska.
Dating violence is violence committed by a respondent: a. who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the complainant; and b. where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:
- The length of the relationship;
- The type of relationship; and
- The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship
Sexual assault means an offense that meets any of the following definitions:
- “Rape” is non-consensual vaginal or anal penetration, no matter how slight, of a person with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of their age or incapacitation.
- “Nonconsensual Sexual Contact” is engaging, without the Consent of the other person, in any of the following actions for the purpose of sexual degradation, sexual gratification or sexual humiliation:
- The intentional touching of the clothed or unclothed body parts of another person; or
- Intentionally causing any person to touch another person's clothed or unclothed body parts.
- “Incest” is nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law of the state or territory where the act occurred.
- “Statutory Rape” is nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent in the state or territory where the conduct occurred.
Consent* is the voluntary, informed, un-coerced agreement through words or actions freely given, that a reasonable person would interpret as a willingness to participate in mutually agreed-upon sexual acts. Consensual sexual activity happens when each partner willingly and affirmatively chooses to participate. A person who is incapacitated cannot consent.
The following terms relate to the University of Alaska definition of Consent:
Coercion is the use of pressure to compel another person to engage in any sexual activity against that person’s will. Coercion may include express or implied threats of physical, emotional, or other harm. Coercion invalidates consent.
Force is the unwelcome use or threat (whether express or implied) of physical violence to compel another person to engage in any sexual activity against that person’s will. Force invalidates consent.
Incapacitation is when an individual is in a state or condition in which they are unable to make sound decisions. This can be due to sleep, age, unconsciousness, alcohol, drug use, or mental and/or other disability. For example, someone who is unable to articulate what, how, when, where, and/or with whom the person desires a sexual act to take place is incapacitated.
Stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to either fear for their safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress.
*The University of Alaska defines Consent for purposes of making a determination as to whether the University's policy prohibiting sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, has been violated.
For additional offenses and definitions of applicable gender-based and sexual misconduct terms, please see BOR Chapter 01.04 (specifically R01.04.010.A and R01.04.010.C).
Definitions Under BOR Chapter 09.02
BOR Chapter 09.02 outlines Student Rights and Responsibilities. It provides a non-exhaustive list of conduct prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct that includes definitions of stalking and relationship violence, covering both domestic violence and dating violence, as well as hazing. Procedures for investigating potential violations of the Student Code of Conduct are found in BOR Chapter 09.02 and are listed below.
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior in which one intimate partner uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation and emotional, psychological, electronic media or economic abuse to control and change the behavior of the other partner.
Dating violence is behavior(s) used to exert power and control over a dating partner. Examples of power and control may come in the form of emotional, verbal, financial, physical, or electronic media abuse.
Stalking is the repetitive and/or menacing pursuit, following, or interference with the peace and/or safety of an individual(s).
Relationship violence is violence or abuse by a person on another person with whom they are engaged in an intimate relationship, including domestic violence and dating violence.
HAZING
Introduction
The 118th Congress of the United States passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) on December 23, 2024. The University of Alaska Southeast prohibits the offense of hazing and reaffirms its commitment to maintaining a campus environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of all members of the University community. Hazing is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, found in BOR Policy and University Regulation 09.02. The procedures for University administrative action in cases of alleged hazing are also found in University Regulation 09.02 and are listed on page 62 of this report.
Stop Campus Hazing Act
Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(vi) The term ‘hazing’, for purposes of reporting statistics on hazing incidents under paragraph (1)(F)(iv), means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that—
“(I) is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
“(II) causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including—
“(aa) whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body, or similar activity;
“(bb) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
“(cc) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;
“(dd) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
“(ee) any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
“(ff) any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law; and
“(gg) any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal, or Federal law.”.
Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)) is further amended by adding at the end the following:
“(vii) The term ‘student organization’, for purposes of reporting under paragraph (1)(F)(iv) and paragraph (9)(A), means an organization at an institution of higher education (such as a club, society, association, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band, or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the institution of higher education, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the institution.”.
State of Alaska
While the behaviors associated with hazing may lead to other criminal charges, such as assault, the state of Alaska does not currently have a specific anti-hazing law.
Definition Under BOR Chapter 09.02
Hazing is defined as an intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness or acquiescence of such other person or persons to participate, that:
- is committed in the course of recruitment for, initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization, team, or similar group-affiliated activity; and
- causes or creates a risk - above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in university activities or the organization - of physical or psychological injury.
Physical or psychological injury include, but is not limited to:
- whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity;
- causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
- causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;
- causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
- any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
- any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law; or
- any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law.
HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE BYSTANDER
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, dial 911.
The University encourages the UAS community to become active bystanders throughout campus. The University wants members of the community to step in or speak up to defuse potentially harmful situations of potential sexual or relationship violence.
Active Bystander Process:
● Identify situations where sexual violence may occur.
● Recognize that you can help.
● Intervene in situations where consent cannot be given.
Questions to Ask During the Situation:
● How can I keep myself safe?
● Are there others I can call upon for help?
● Are resources available: people, phone, information?
Decisions to Take Action:
● If you see something – do something.
● You can make a difference.
● Choose a safe intervention that matches your skill set.
How to Intervene Safely:
● Use DELEGATION: Call the police or someone else in authority.
● Tell another person. Being with others is a good idea when a situation looks dangerous.
● Cause a DISTRACTION by asking for the time, pretending you know the person, or making something up.
● Get involved with DIRECT ACTION. Ask a person in a potentially dangerous situation if they want to leave and then make sure that they get home safely.
● Another strategy is to DELAY. If you can’t intervene in the moment, you can check in with the person being harassed afterwards to see if you can do anything to support them after the fact.
● One final strategy is to DOCUMENT the situation by recording it or saving copies of social media communications. Remember to always ask the person targeted what they want to do with the footage and never post it online or use it without their permission.
● Ask a friend to join you to check on the situation.
● Believe someone who discloses sexual assault, abusive behavior, or experienced stalking. Ask a victim if they are okay. Provide resources and a listening ear.
● Refer to on- or off-campus resources listed in this document for support in health, counseling, or with legal assistance.
In summary, there are many ways to be an active bystander. Know your style of communication and make the determination of how you can be an active bystander with what is right for you.
We want to promote a culture of community accountability where bystanders are actively engaged in the prevention of violence without causing further harm. We may not always know what to do even if we want to help. Following is a list of some ways to be an active bystander.
1. Feel responsible to act. Educate yourself on how to be an active bystander.
2. Watch out for your friends and fellow students/employees. If you see someone who looks like they could be in trouble or need help, ask if they are alright.
3. Confront people who seclude, hit on, try to make out with, or have sex with people who are incapacitated.
4. Speak up when someone discusses plans to take sexual advantage of another person.
5. Believe someone who discloses sexual assault, abusive behavior, or experience with stalking.
6. Refer people to on- or off-campus resources listed in this document for support in health, counseling, or with legal assistance.
The University of Alaska Southeast has implemented Green Dot, a research-informed and culturally responsive primary prevention program aimed at changing cultural norms around interpersonal violence and teaching participants how to safely and actively engage and interrupt violence. Green Dot training for students and employees is offered annually..
RISK REDUCTION
With recognizing that a victim is not responsible or to blame for abuse and only abusers are responsible for their abuse, the following are some strategies to reduce one's risk of sexual assault or harassment (adapted from Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network, www.rainn.org):
1. Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.
2. Try to avoid isolated areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.
3. Walk with purpose. Even if you don't know where you are going, act like you do.
4. Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn't the best place to be. If you see something suspicious, contact law enforcement immediately (local authorities can be reached by calling 911 in most areas of the U.S.).
5. Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable.
6. Make sure your cell phone is with you and charged and that you have cab money.
7. Don't allow yourself to be isolated with someone you don't trust or someone you don't know.
8. Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.
9. When you go to a social gathering, go with a group of friends. Arrive together, check in with each other throughout the evening, and leave together. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way out of a bad situation.
10. Watch out for your friends, and vice versa. If a friend seems out of it, is way too intoxicated for the amount of alcohol they've had, or is acting out of character, get him or her to a safe place immediately.
11. Don't leave your drink unattended while talking, dancing, using the restroom, or making a phone call. If you've left your drink alone, just get a new one.
12. Don't accept drinks from people you don't know or trust. If you choose to accept a drink, go with the person to the bar to order it, watch it being poured, and carry it yourself. At parties, don't drink from the punch bowls or other large, common open containers.
13. If you suspect you or a friend has been drugged, contact law enforcement immediately (local authorities can be reached by calling 911 in most areas of the U.S.). Be explicit with doctors so they can give you the correct tests (you will need a urine test and possibly others).
14. If you need to get out of an uncomfortable or scary situation here are some things that you can try:
○ Remember that being in this situation is not your fault. You did not do anything wrong, it is the person who is making you uncomfortable that is to blame.
○ Be true to yourself. Don't feel obligated to do anything you don't want to do. "I don't want to" is always a good enough reason. Do what feels right to you and what you are comfortable with.
○ Have a code word with your friends or family so that if you don't feel comfortable you can call them and communicate your discomfort without the person you are with knowing. Your friends or family can then come to get you or make up an excuse for you to leave.
○ Lie. If you don't want to hurt the person's feelings it is better to lie and make up a reason to leave than to stay and be uncomfortable, scared, or worse. Some excuses you could use are: needing to take care of a friend or family member, not feeling well, having somewhere else that you need to be, etc.
15. Try to think of an escape route. How would you try to get out of the room? Where are the doors? Windows? Are there people around who might be able to help you? Is there an emergency phone nearby?
16. If you and/or the other person have been drinking, you can say that you would rather wait until you both have your full judgment before doing anything you may regret later.
17. Drink responsibly. If you choose to drink, know your limits. Low-risk choices include drinking no more than three drinks per day. When going out, utilize a sober buddy.
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
UAS engages in comprehensive, intentional, and integrated programming, initiatives, strategies, and campaigns intended to end dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking that:
1. Are culturally relevant, inclusive of diverse communities and identities, sustainable, responsive to community needs, and informed by research, or assessed for value, effectiveness, or outcome; and
2. Consider environmental risk and protective factors as they occur on the individual, relationship, institutional, community, and societal levels.
Educational programming consists of primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns for students and employees, and that includes:
1. A statement that the University prohibits the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (as defined by the Clery Act);
2. The definitions of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking according to any applicable jurisdictional definitions of these terms;
3. What behavior and actions constitute consent, in reference to sexual activity, in the State of Alaska and at the University of Alaska and the purposes for which those definitions are used;
4. A description of safe and positive options for bystander intervention. Bystander intervention means safe and positive options that may be carried out by an individual or individuals to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Bystander intervention includes recognizing situations of potential harm, understanding institutional structures and cultural conditions that facilitate violence, overcoming barriers to intervening, identifying safe and effective intervention options, and taking action to intervene;
5. Information on risk reduction. Risk reduction means options designed to decrease perpetration and bystander inaction, and to increase empowerment for victims in order to promote safety and to help individuals and communities address conditions that facilitate violence;
6. An overview of information contained in the annual security report in compliance with the Clery Act. Such information includes information regarding:
a) procedures victims should follow if a crime of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking occurs (as described in “Procedures Victims Should Follow if a Crime of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Occurs” elsewhere in this document);
b) how the institution will protect the confidentiality of victims and other necessary parties (as described in “Assistance for Victims: Rights and Options” elsewhere in this document);
c) existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other services available for victims, both within the institution and in the community (as described in “Assistance for Victims: Rights and Options” elsewhere in this document); and
d) options for, available assistance in, and how to request changes to academic, living, transportation, and working situations or protective measures (as described in “Assistance for Victims: Rights and Options” elsewhere in this document);
e) procedures for institutional disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking (as described in
“Adjudication of Violations” elsewhere in this document);
PRIMARY PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAMS
UAS offers a number of primary prevention programs. UA Safe is a research-informed campus-wide online prevention program designed to reach students, staff, faculty, and volunteers. It addresses the critical issues of sex- and gender-based discrimination prevention and response, including sexual assault, harassment, stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence. UA Safe also addresses hazing prevention and response, including UA policies on hazing, ways to build group cohesion without hazing, and how to report hazing. The program addresses bystander intervention strategies as well.
All students who are degree-seeking, including online students, those living in campus housing, students on national/international exchange, and middle college students enrolled at the University, as well as all employees and volunteers, are required to complete UA Safe training annually or an in-person equivalent. UA Safe promotes a safe and inclusive environment by educating individuals about their rights on campus and the different support systems in place.
Specifically, the University offered the following primary prevention and awareness programs in calendar year 2025:
Name of Program | Date Held | In person / Virtual | Student / Employee |
UA Safe Title IX Training | Ongoing, On-Demand | Virtual and in person upon request | Student / Employee |
Title IX Training, Spring Orientation | January 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training for Residence Life student staff | January 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training, UAS Convocation | August 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training and CLERY Training for new/returning Residence Life professional staff | July 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training and CLERY Training for new/returning Residence Life student staff | August 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Supplemental Title IX Training and CLERY Training for new/returning Residence Life student staff | August 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training, Student Orientation | August 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training, Student Orientation (second session) | August 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training, On-Campus Housing Community Meeting | August 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training, On-Campus Housing Community Meeting | August 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training, On-Campus Housing Community Meeting | September 2025 | In Person | Student |
Title IX Training, Admissions Department | September 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training, Facilities Department | October 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Title IX Training, open to all employees | October 2025 | Virtual | Employee |
ONGOING PREVENTION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
All new students and employees are required to complete Title IX training during the fall semester. In addition to the online UA Safe course, UAS has an ongoing series of prevention and awareness campaigns.
The University offered the following ongoing awareness and prevention programs in calendar year 2025:
Name of Program | Date Held | In person / Virtual | Student / Employee |
UA Safe Title IX Training | Ongoing | Virtual | Student / Employee |
UAS Title IX Committee | Ongoing, Monthly during Academic Year | Virtual and in person | Employee / Student |
Green Dot for Employees | January 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Green Dot for Students | February 2025 | In Person | Student |
Green Dot for Students | February 2025 | Virtual | Student |
Green Dot for Employees | February 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Green Dot for Employees | February 2025 | Virtual | Employee |
Green Dot for Employees | August 2025 | In Person | Employee |
Green Dot for Students | August 2025 | In Person | Student |
Sex in the Dark, hosted by Title IX Committee | September 2025 | In Person | Student |
Green Dot for Employees | November 2025 | Virtual | Employee |
Pugh Party | October 2025 | In Person | Student |
Purple Shirt Day | October 2025 | In Person | Student / Employee |
Building Better Relationships | September, October, November 2025 | In Person | Student |
PROCEDURES COMPLAINANTS SHOULD FOLLOW IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS
After an incident of sexual assault, the complainant should consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible. The following locations offer medical treatment and support services after sexual assault incidents, including sexual assault nurse practitioners, access to forensic nurse examiners, and physical evidence recovery kit/collection services.
• Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital
907-796-8900
• Sitka
SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
907-966-2411
• Ketchikan
Peace Health
907-225-5171
Complainants can speak with a STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) advocate for resources and available options in the state of Alaska by calling the 24 hour hotline: (907) 276-7273.
Complainants may seek medical attention at these locations in cases of dating violence and domestic violence:
• Juneau
Bartlett Regional Hospital
907-796-8900
• Sitka
SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
907-966-2411
• Ketchikan
Peace Health
907-225-5171
Under the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, starting in 2009, states must certify that they do not “require a victim of sexual assault to participate in the criminal justice system or cooperate with law enforcement in order to be provided with a forensic medical exam, reimbursement for charges incurred on account of such an exam, or both.” In Alaska, evidence may be collected even if you choose not to make a report to law enforcement. It is important that a complainant of sexual assault not bathe, douche, smoke, change clothing, or clean the bed/linen/area where they were assaulted if the offense occurred within the past 96 hours so that evidence may be preserved that may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or is occurring or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order. In circumstances of sexual assault, if complainants do not opt for forensic evidence collection, health care providers can still treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections. Complainants of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence are encouraged to also preserve evidence by saving text messages, instant messages, social networking pages, other communications, and keeping pictures, logs, or other copies of documents, if they have any, that would be useful to University adjudicators/investigators or police.
As time passes, evidence may dissipate or become lost or unavailable, thereby making investigation, possible prosecution, administrative proceedings, or obtaining protection from abuse orders related to the incident more difficult. If a complainant chooses not to make a complaint regarding an incident, they nevertheless should consider speaking with law enforcement and preserving evidence, in case the complainant later decides to report the incident. This could assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or may be helpful in obtaining a protection order.
INVOLVEMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CAMPUS AUTHORITIES
Although the University strongly encourages all members of its community to report violations of this policy to law enforcement (including local police), it is the complainant's choice whether or not to make such a report, unless the University is obligated by law to report the behavior. Furthermore, complainants have the right to decline to notify local law enforcement. However, the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability will assist any complainant with notifying law enforcement if the complainant so desires. Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan all collect police reports via phone - see the contact information below. Additionally, residents of Juneau may file an online report using the link below for lost property, harassing phone calls, motor vehicle accidents, theft, fraud, and vandalism. When you prepare to submit a police report to any agency, be prepared with information related to when an incident occurred (date and time), where it happened (address or location), and what occurred. Following is the contact information for local police:
Juneau Police Department
6255 Alaway Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801
Non-emergency: 907-586-0600
Emergency: 911
Fax: 907-463-4808
Online Reporting: https://juneau.org/police/file-a-report
Ketchikan Police Department
361 Main Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Non-emergency: 907-225-6631
Emergency: 911
Sitka Police Department
304 Lake Street #102
Sitka, AK 99835
Non-emergency: 907-747-3245
Emergency: 911
Fax: 907-747-1075
The Division of Alaska State Troopers (AST) serves the entire state, and works with local law enforcement, when they are present, to provide services. If a situation occurs in an area of coverage for their detachment, AST will respond when 911 is called. It should be noted that many communities in Alaska are not accessible by the road system and require significant coordination to respond.
In addition to reporting requirements as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under Clery, CSAs remain responsible employees who by University policy must report any sex- or gender-based discrimination to the Title IX Coordinator. For a definition of employees designated as responsible employees, please see BOR P01.04.060.D. When reporting as a responsible employee, the reporter must provide the complainant’s name to the Title IX Coordinator. Additional information about the role and responsibilities of responsible employees under Title IX may be found here: https://www.alaska.edu/accountability/title-ix/compliance/ responsible-employee/.
REPORTING INCIDENTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
If you have been the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you are able to report the incident promptly to the Title IX Coordinator or local law enforcement (if the victim so desires). Anonymous reporting is available through the UA EthicsPoint website and hotline (https://www.alaska.edu/audit/hotline) and online reporting forms on the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability website (https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance). Following is contact information for the University Title IX Coordinator:
UAS Title IX Coordinator
Novatney Building, Room 133
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801 907-796-6371
COMMON PROCEDURES THE UNIVERSITY WILL FOLLOW WHEN AN INCIDENT IS REPORTED
The University has procedures in place that serve to be sensitive to parties who report sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, including informing individuals about their right to file criminal charges as well as the availability of counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid and other services on and off campus. Information regarding additional supportive measures to prevent contact between a complainant and a respondent, such as housing, academic, and workplace adjustments, as well as no-contact orders, is also provided. The University will provide such supportive measures if the parties request them and if they are reasonably available, regardless of whether the party chooses to report the crime to the University or local law enforcement. Complainants and respondents should contact the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability at 907-796-6371 for more information about these supportive measures.
If a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking is reported to the University, below are the procedures that the University will follow:
1. The University will assess immediate safety needs of the parties and broader University community.
2. In cases of sexual misconduct, the University may communicate a brief summary of the known allegation(s), without the use of names, to senior leadership.
3. Depending on when reported (immediate vs delayed report), the University will provide the complainant with access to medical care, as appropriate.
4. The University will provide referrals to on and off campus mental health providers, if available.
5. The University will provide the complainant with contact information for local law enforcement and assist the complainant with contacting local police, if the complainant requests.
6. The University will provide written information to the complainant on how to preserve evidence.
7. The University will provide the complainant and the respondent, when applicable and appropriate, with a written explanation of their rights, information about services within the University and in the community, and the availability and procedure for requesting supportive measures.
8. The University will assess the need to implement interim or long-term protective measures, if appropriate.
9. The University may initiate an interim removal, interim restriction or other supportive measures when deemed appropriate and consistent with University policies. For more information on interim removals, please see P01.04.090. For more information on interim restrictions, please see P09.02.050.E. Other interim and supportive measures, including no contact orders are specified in R01.04.070.A.
10. The University will provide contact information for advocate services that can assist with how to apply for a protective order, as appropriate.
11. If the reported behavior falls within the jurisdiction of the University, the University will investigate the report.
12. If there is an investigation under BOR 01.04 or BOR 01.02, the University will provide a copy of the applicable policy to the complainant and the respondent and inform them regarding timeframes for inquiry, investigation, and resolution.
13. If there is an investigation, the University will make a determination under the appropriate policy to determine whether the respondent is responsible for the alleged conduct.
14. If there is an investigation, the University will inform the complainant and the respondent of the outcome of the investigation, appeal rights and processes, whether there are any changes to the result, and when such results become final, whether disciplinary action was taken.
15. The University will enforce its anti-retaliation policy and take immediate and separate action against parties that retaliate against a person for reporting sex- or gender-based discrimination or for participating or refusing to participate in the investigation.
ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS: RIGHTS AND OPTIONS
Regardless of whether an individual elects to pursue a criminal complaint or whether the offense is alleged to have occurred on or off campus, the University will assist the individual and provide them with a written explanation of their rights and options. Such written information will include:
● the procedures an individual should follow if a crime of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking has occurred;
● information about how the University will protect the confidentiality of complainants and other necessary parties;
● information about services within the University and in the community;
● options for, available assistance with, and how to request supportive measures and protective measures; and
● an explanation of the procedures for University administrative action.
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AVAILABLE
Upon receipt of a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the University will provide written notification to complainants and respondents about supportive measures available to them, including academic, living, transportation, University no-contact orders, and workplace situations. The written notification will include information regarding the supportive measure options, available assistance with requesting supportive measures, and how to request supportive measures and protective measures.
At the complainant's request, and to the extent of the complainant's cooperation and consent, University offices will work cooperatively to assist the complainant in obtaining supportive measures. If reasonably available, a complainant may be offered adjustments to academic, living, and workplace environments, no-contact orders, and transportation assistance regardless of whether the complainant chooses to report the crime to the University or local law enforcement. Examples of options for a potential change to the academic environment may be to transfer to a different section of a class, withdraw and take a class at another time if there is no option for moving to a different section, assistance with requesting an appeal for late withdrawal and refund, etc. Potential changes to living situations may include moving to a different room, floor, or residence hall. Possible changes to workplace environments may include changing working hours or changing workspace location. Possible changes in transportation may include having the student or employee park in a different location, providing taxi vouchers, etc.
To request changes to academic, living, transportation and/or workplace situations, or to request protective measures, a complainant should contact the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability, on the Juneau campus. If the complainant wishes to receive assistance in requesting these supportive measures, they should contact the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability at 907-796-6371 or visit Office 133 in the Novatney Building, First Floor, on the Juneau Campus. The University is obligated to comply with a student’s reasonable request for a living and/or academic environment change following an allegation of sex- or gender-based discrimination.
UNIVERSITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND “NO CONTACT” OR “NO TRESPASS” ORDERS ISSUED BY THE UNIVERSITY
The University recognizes protective orders (also known as restraining orders) entered by the Alaska Court System or out-of-state protective orders that meet Alaska statutory requirements. See AS 18.66.140. Any person who obtains a protective order should provide a copy to the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability (ORCA). The individual with the protective order can meet with ORCA to discuss safety concerns and ORCA can provide supportive measures in an attempt to reduce risk of harm while on campus or coming and going from campus. These supportive measures may include, but are not limited to: special parking arrangements, changing classroom location, or allowing a student to complete assignments from home, etc. The University cannot apply for a legal protective order on behalf of an individual. The University can issue a "no contact" order against a person who is affiliated with UAS and can issue a “no trespass” order against any person.
Type of Order | Rights of Petitioner | University’s Responsibilities |
Domestic Violence Protective Order (20-day ex-parte orders and long-term protective orders, which can last up to 1 year) | Protection from contact by the respondent in cases of domestic violence; respondent is a "household member," including relatives and dating partners | Honor and Enforce |
Stalking Protective Order (20-day ex parte orders and long-term protective orders, which can last up to 1 year) | Protection from contact by the respondent in cases involving stalking, which consists of repeated acts of non-consensual contact involving the complainant or a family member of the complainant | Honor and Enforce |
Sexual Assault Protective Order (20-day ex parte orders and long-term protective orders, which can last up to 1 year) | Protection from contact by the respondent who has committed a crime of sexual assault, including illegal sexual contact or penetration | Honor and Enforce |
Similar lawful orders issued by a criminal, civil, or tribal court | Protection from contact by a respondent, who can be anyone covered by the order | Honor and Enforce |
University "no contact" orders or "no trespass" orders | Protection from contact by a University affiliated respondent and/or protection from a respondent’s (need not be affiliated) presence on University property or at a University sponsored event | Impose on respondent; Enforce against respondent |
Except for the University-issued orders listed above, an individual must apply for a court protective order directly from the Alaska Court System for these services. An individual may request a no-contact order or a no-trespass order through ORCA.
The University may issue a University no-contact order, if reasonable. Prior to issuing a written no-contact order (also called a no-contact directive), a University representative will make a reasonable attempt to meet with the complainant and respondent:
● To explain the reason for the no-contact directive;
● To discuss what no-contact means;
● To determine any contact that both individuals may still need to have with one another (in classes, in clubs, through employment, on athletic teams, etc.);
● To inform students that no-contact directives are enforced through the Student Code of Conduct and are not criminal matters; and
● To share what they should do if the no-contact directive is violated.
No-contact directives will be tailored to each case. The length of time for a no-contact directive will be commensurate with the reason that it is being requested. If the University receives a report that a University no-contact order has been violated, the University will initiate administrative proceedings appropriate to the status of the respondent (student, employee, etc.) and will impose sanctions if the respondent is found responsible for violating the no-contact order.
ON AND OFF CAMPUS SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE
Upon receipt of a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the University will provide written notification to complainants and respondents, as appropriate, about existing assistance with and/or information about obtaining resources and services including counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and assistance in notifying appropriate local law enforcement. These resources include the following:
On Campus Resources and Contact Information:
● Counseling, Health, and Mental Health
Students at the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campus may contact:
Student Health & Counseling Center
(907) 796-6000
Mourant Bldg., 1st Floor
● Victim Advocacy: UAS campuses do not offer on-campus victim advocacy
● Legal Assistance: UAS campuses do not offer on-campus legal assistance.
● Visa and Immigration Assistance: UAS campuses do not offer on-campus visa and immigration assistance.
● Student Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid 907-796-6255 Novatney Bldg.
https://uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/index.html
Off Campus Resources and Contact Information:
● Counseling, Health, Mental Health, and Victim Advocacy
UAS has compiled a list of off-campus locations where students may seek counseling, health, mental health and victim advocacy services:
AWARE–Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies
P.O. Box 20809
Juneau, AK 99802
Office: 907-586-6623
Crisis: 800-478-1090 /907-586-1090
WISH–Women in Safe Homes
P.O. Box 655
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Office: 907-228-4099
Crisis: 800-478-9474 /907-225-9474
SAFV–Sitkans Against Family Violence
P.O. Box 6136
Sitka, AK 99835
Office: 907-747-6511 Crisis: 800-478-6511 /907-747-6511
● Legal Assistance
The Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) provides civil legal services to low income and disadvantaged people and communities to protect their safety and health, and to promote family stability. The ALSC has 12 locations, including offices in Juneau and Ketchikan. For contact information for each location, go to: www.alsclaw.org/contact-us
● Visa and Immigration Assistance
The Alaska Institute for Justice’s (AIJ) mission is to promote and protect the human rights of all Alaskans, including immigrants, refugees, and Alaska Native communities, by providing critical services to these underserved populations, including legal representation, language interpretation services, training, and educational programs. The AIJ provides services to immigrant victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. For contact information for the Juneau office, go to: http://www.akijp.org/who-we-are/
● Student Financial Aid
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education & Alaska Student Loan Corporation provides financial aid for college and career planning. For contact information, go to: https://acpe.alaska.gov/Resources-Contacts
Additional Resources:
● Alaska Network on Domestic Violance and Sexual Assault: https://andvsa.org/
● National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
● Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: https://rainn.org/
● Stalking Resource Center: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/
● Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/sexual-assault
● Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr
CONFIDENTIALITY
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that educational institutions, including higher educational institutions, with certain exceptions, obtain written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from student education records. However, an institution may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless the institution has been advised to withhold such information in accordance with FERPA compliant procedures. Parties may request that directory information on file with the University be withheld by going to UAOnline, then clicking on “Personal Information,” and clicking on “Change Student Directory Hold Information,” and select “Enable,” and then click on “Update Confidentiality.”
A directory hold applies to all elements of directory information on a student’s record. The University of Alaska does not apply a directory hold differentially to the various directory information data elements. As a result, a directory hold will prevent the University from releasing information to verify a student’s enrollment or earned degrees to scholarship organizations, loan agencies, and future employers. The directory hold will also prevent us from listing or releasing a student’s name related to Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists, as well as the commencement program or any other University publication.
Regardless of whether a complainant has opted-out of allowing the University to share "directory information," personally identifiable information about the complainant, respondent, and other necessary parties will be treated as private and only shared with persons who have a specific need-to-know, i.e., those who are involved in the investigation and adjudication of the report or those involved in providing supportive measures to the parties. Absolute confidentiality may not be maintained in all circumstances, especially in cases where the University must take action to protect the safety of others. By only sharing personally identifiable information with individuals on a need-to-know basis, the University will maintain as confidential any supportive measures provided to the parties to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would not impair the ability of the University to provide the supportive measures.
The University does not publish the names of crime victims or other identifiable information regarding complainants in the annual crime statistics that are disclosed in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Furthermore, if a Timely Warning Notice is issued on the basis of a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the name of the complainant and other personally identifiable information about the complainant will be withheld.
ADJUDICATION OF ALLEGATIONS
The University's administrative process includes a prompt, fair, and impartial initial investigation and final resolution. In all instances, the process will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the institution's policy and that is transparent to the complainant and respondent.
Typically, the resolution of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking complaints that constitute sex- or gender-based discrimination are completed within 180 days of the report. However, each proceeding allows for extensions of timeframes for good cause with written notice to the complainant and the respondent of the delay and the reason for the delay.
University officials involved in the investigation and adjudication of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking complaints that constitute sex- or gender-based discrimination are trained annually on the issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of the victim and promotes accountability. Training for these officials will address but will not be limited to the following topics:
● Relevant evidence and how it should be used during a proceeding;
● Proper techniques for questioning witnesses;
● Basic procedural rules for conducting a proceeding; and
● Avoiding actual and perceived conflicts of interest.
University policy relating to the investigation and adjudication of complaints that concern sex- or gender-based discrimination provides that:
1. The complainant and the respondent will have timely notice for meetings at which the complainant or respondent, or both, may be present;
2. The complainant, the respondent, and appropriate officials will have timely and equal access to any information that will be used during formal and informal administrative meetings and hearings;
3. The institutional administrative procedures will not be conducted by officials who have a conflict of interest or bias for or against the complainant or the respondent;
4. The complainant and the respondent will have the same opportunities to have others present during any institutional administrative proceeding. The complainant and the respondent each have the opportunity to be advised by an advisor of their choice, including an advisor they choose at their own expense, at any stage of the process, and to be accompanied by that advisor to any related meeting or proceeding. The advisor may be a friend, relative, student, faculty, or staff member, advocacy organization staff member or volunteer, union representative, or attorney. A witness in the grievance process may also be an advisor, and any perceived “conflict of interest” will be taken into account by the decision-maker. The University will not limit the choice of advisor or presence of the advisor for either the complainant or the respondent in any meeting or institutional administrative proceeding. For live hearings held under Title IX policy, parties who do not have an advisor will be assigned an advisor by the University.
5. The complainant and the respondent will be notified simultaneously, in writing, of any initial, interim, and final decision of any administrative proceeding; and
6. Where an appeal is permitted under the applicable policy, the complainant and the respondent will be notified simultaneously in writing of the procedures for the respondent and the complainant to appeal the result of the institutional disciplinary proceeding. When an appeal is filed, the complainant and the respondent will be notified simultaneously in writing of any change to the result prior to the time that it becomes final, as well as of the final result once the appeal is resolved.
HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Federal guidance states that if a University knows or reasonably should know of sexual harassment, to include sexual violence, the University has a duty to investigate. Consequently, whether a complainant chooses to cooperate or not should not be the deciding factor for whether or not administrative charges are brought against a respondent. If an investigation determines that it is more likely than not that the University’s sexual misconduct policy was violated, then the University may assume the role of the complainant.
Whether or not criminal charges are brought, an individual or the University may file a complaint of sex- or gender-based discrimination using the following procedures.
1. Notify the UAS Title IX Coordinator by phone 907-796-6371 or in person at Office 133 in the Novatney Building, first floor, on the Juneau Campus. Reports can also be made online at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofAlaska&layout_id=85 If you would prefer to report the incident by phone or in person to someone on your campus, see the list of Title IX representatives for each UA campus located online at https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/contact.html.
2. Tell UAS about the incident by using the UA Confidential Hotline. If you wish to remain anonymous and report, you can either report through the form above or utilize the UA Confidential Hotline at 855-251-5719 or online: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/ domain/media/en/gui/40174/index.html. When you use the UA Confidential Hotline, you have the choice of disclosing who you are, remaining semi-anonymous, or remaining completely anonymous.
*For allegations which meet the definition of sexual harassment under Title IX, including some forms of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, an investigation will not commence without a formal written complaint from either the complainant or the Title IX Coordinator. The requirements of a formal complaint are detailed in University Regulation 01.04.060.B.3.
With the limited exception of counselors, clergy, or other persons with a professional license requiring confidentiality who are working within that license, all staff, all faculty, and Residence Life student employees are considered responsible employees and are required to report incidents to the Title IX Coordinator.
RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AVAILABLE WHEN SEX- OR GENDER-BASED DISCRIMINATION IS ALLEGED
The University may offer supportive measures including, but not limited to:
- Rescheduling of exams and assignments;
- Changing class schedules or assisting in withdrawal without penalty;
- Changing University work schedule or job assignments;
- Changing campus housing;
- Making transportation arrangements or arranging a safety escort;
- Imposing an on-campus "no contact order," an administrative action designed to stop contact and communications between two or more individuals; and
- Fully or partially restricting the respondent's access to the University or University services or functions.
TYPES OF PROCEEDINGS UTILIZED IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND HAZING
UAS has four policies that address student or employee conduct in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, depending on the nature of the case and the role of the individuals involved:
1. UA Board of Regents' Policy and University Regulation Chapter 01.04 | Applies to complaints of sex- and gender-based discrimination, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking that:
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2. UA Board of Regents' Policy and University Regulation Chapter 01.02 | Applies to complaints involving discriminatory behavior, including allegations of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking that:
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3. UA Board of Regents' Policy and University Regulation Chapter 09.02 | Applies to conduct prohibited under the Student Code of Conduct, including any allegations of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking that:
Applies to conduct that fits the definition of hazing found in R09.02.020.7. |
4. UA Board of Regents' Policies and University Regulations Chapters 04.02, 04.07, 04.08, 04.10, & 09.05 | Applies to misconduct by employees, including any accusations of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking that:
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Sex- and gender-based misconduct may result in a single University policy violation or a combination of multiple University policy violations, depending on the fact pattern and the circumstances. Reported behavior which, after assessment, appears to meet the jurisdictional requirements and definitions of prohibited conduct under BOR 01.04 (Title IX) will be addressed first under BOR 01.04. However, if information is discovered which changes the coverage assessment, the BOR 01.04 process will close and the reported behavior will be addressed under any other applicable chapter(s).
The following sections describe each Chapter.
Note: All references to “day” in this document will refer to one business day.
BOR POLICY AND UNIVERSITY REGULATION CHAPTER 01.04
A full version of this policy is located at: https://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy-regulations/ chapter-01-04-titleix.php.
Upon receiving a report of sex- or gender-based discrimination, the Title IX Coordinator determines if there is sufficient basis and jurisdiction to initiate an investigation under BOR 01.04. Sex- and gender-based misconduct that does not meet the requirements of BOR 01.04 are addressed under other applicable chapters, listed on the table above.
The Title IX Coordinator engages with the complainant in an interactive process to discuss supportive measures, determines whether the complainant wants to proceed with an investigation or whether the circumstances require the University to proceed with an investigation, and explains the process for filling out a formal complaint. ORCA staff also evaluate the risk, if any, the respondent presents to the complainant or University community and take appropriate steps in response to that assessment.
Steps in the Process
1. Anticipated Timelines
A reasonably prompt timeframe for conclusion of the grievance process, including time for filing and resolving appeals and participation in any informal resolution process, is defined as 180 days. See the following for additional timelines applicable to specific steps in the process.
2. Decision-Making Process and Outcomes
Informal Resolution
As detailed in BOR 01.04.120, any party may request to use the University’s informal resolution process (which may involve, for instance, mediation, training, restorative justice, developmental opportunities, or apologies) to resolve a formal complaint any time after the formal complaint is filed but before a determination of responsibility has been made. Informal resolution is not available in cases alleging sex- or gender-based discrimination by an employee against a student. As long as all parties agree in writing to attempt the informal resolution process, the formal grievance process will be stayed and the informal resolution process will begin. If any party no longer wishes to use informal resolution, the informal resolution process will end and the formal grievance process will resume.
Investigation
A formal complaint is required to proceed with an investigation under BOR 01.04. Sex- and gender-based allegations that do not meet the requirements of BOR 01.04 must be dismissed and are addressed under different chapters of policy. A complainant or respondent can appeal the dismissal of a formal complaint within 5 days of receipt of the dismissal. A complainant or respondent must submit a written appeal to the chancellor, or the president in the case of statewide employees. The president, chancellor, or their designee will review the appeal and render a prompt, written decision either upholding the dismissal, overturning the dismissal and returning it for additional investigation to the original Title IX coordinator or to another Title IX coordinator if a conflict of interest exists for or with the original Title IX coordinator, or seeking more information.
If a formal complaint is received, the Title IX investigator(s) will conduct an investigation that provides an objective evaluation of all relevant evidence, including both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence, and does not make credibility assessments based on a person’s status as a complainant, respondent, or witness. The burden of gathering evidence rests on the University and not on the parties; however, the parties may present relevant witnesses and evidence to the investigator.
The Title IX investigator(s) will provide the parties with an equal opportunity to inspect and review any evidence obtained as part of the investigation that is directly related to the allegations raised in the formal complaint, including any evidence which the University does not intend to rely upon in reaching a determination regarding responsibility. The parties will have at least 10 days to submit a written response to the evidence, which the investigator will consider prior to completion of the investigative report.
The Title IX investigator(s) will write an investigative report that does not make a finding but fairly summarizes relevant evidence, makes relevant credibility assessments, and considers each party’s written response to the evidence and, at least 10 days prior to a hearing, send a copy of the investigative report to each party and the party’s advisor, if any, in an electronic format or a hard copy, for review and written responses.
Hearing and Determination of Responsibility
Once the investigative report has been distributed, the University Office of General Counsel will timely appoint a decision-maker to conduct a hearing. The decision maker shall not be the campus Title IX Coordinator or the investigator of record, but may be a Title IX Coordinator or investigator from another campus, or any other qualified person.
A live hearing will be held with either in-person or virtual attendance of parties, witnesses, and other participants. Hearings will last no longer than two days with the option of an extension at the decision-maker’s discretion upon request by the University, the complainant, or the respondent.
The decision-maker shall have discretion for the following additional determinations:
i. To allow or restrict attendance of non-parties at the hearing, including restriction of attendance of all persons other than the University’s representatives, the parties, their advisors, and a union representative, if applicable;
ii. To allow the University, complainant, and respondent, or an advisor, to make a brief opening and/or closing statement, provided no party shall be compelled to make any such statement; and
iii. To ask questions during the hearing of any party or witness, including the right to be the first person to ask questions of any party or witness.
The Title IX investigator will present the relevant evidence gathered during the investigation. The decision-maker may not consider or rely upon any statements not made or affirmed in the hearing. Statements may be made or affirmed in various mediums and means, including video, written, email or other form or format.
The decision-maker shall allow each party’s advisor, whether selected or appointed, to ask the other party and any witnesses all relevant questions and follow-up questions, including those challenging credibility of any party or witness. Questioning and cross-examination shall not be permitted by any party personally. Determinations of relevancy of any question asked by any advisor shall be made by the decision-maker prior to any response by a party or witness. A decision-maker may require the parties and their advisors, or the parties may elect, to pre-submit their questions in advance of the hearing to enable the relevancy determination to be pre-established.
Questions and evidence about the complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior is not relevant unless provided to prove either that someone other than respondent committed the conduct alleged by complainant or if it concerns specific instances of the complainant’s prior sexual behavior with respect to the respondent that are offered to prove consent to the conduct alleged by complainant.
If a party or witness is unwilling to submit to cross-examination, or to respond to any question that the decision-maker has determined is relevant, the decision- maker may not rely on any statement of that party or witness in reaching a determination about responsibility.
The decision-maker must issue a written determination regarding responsibility within 30 days, and this deadline may be extended for good cause with written notice to both parties.
The written determination regarding responsibility will include any disciplinary sanctions the University imposes on the respondent and the date sanctions take effect, absent any appeal. Possible sanctions are outlined under R01.04.160.
Appeal
The complainant and respondent each have a right to appeal a determination regarding responsibility. To appeal, a complainant or respondent must submit a written request to appeal within 5 days of receipt of the determination. The request must identify the finding being appealed and the ground(s) for appeal per Regulation 01.04.180. The appeal authority will be the chancellor at the separately accredited universities within the University system — UAA, UAF, and UAS — or the system president for statewide employees.
Upon receipt of a request to appeal a decision under this chapter, the chancellor or president shall allow the complainant and respondent to have 15 days to submit a written statement in support of, or challenging, the outcome, but no party is obligated to submit a statement, nor shall a party’s decision not to file a statement be held against them.
The chancellor or president will issue a written decision describing the result of the appeal and the rationale for the result and will provide the decision to the complainant and respondent simultaneously.
An appeal of sanctions for a finding of responsibility against non-represented (non-bargaining unit) individuals is handled under Regents' Policy and University Regulation 09.02 and 04.08 as outlined in those sections.
Bargaining unit employees who have been found responsible and disciplined pursuant to this sex- and gender-based discrimination chapter must resolve any dispute regarding the findings of responsibility or sanctions through the dispute resolution processes provided in their collective bargaining agreement.
3. Standard of Proof
Findings are made using the preponderance of the evidence standard.
BOR POLICY AND UNIVERSITY REGULATION CHAPTER 01.02
A full version of this policy is located at: https://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy-regulations/ chapter-01-02-general-provisions.php.
An ORCA investigator reviews reported allegations to determine whether the alleged conduct could constitute discrimination and falls within the jurisdiction of applicable policies. The investigator gives consideration to: the record as a whole, the totality of the circumstances, and, where applicable, regulatory guidelines.
Steps in the Process
1. Anticipated Timelines and General Procedures
○ ORCA investigator(s) will conduct a timely investigation that includes making a determination of responsibility.
○ A copy of the written findings are distributed to the complainant and the respondent and the following parties, if appropriate: the respondent’s supervisor, the Office of General Counsel, the UA Labor and Employee Engagement Office in Human Resources, and Office of Student Conduct.
○ A non-represented (non-bargaining unit) complainant or respondent who disputes the written findings of the investigation report may request a formal review of the findings within 5 days of the release of the findings.
■ The requested formal review will be conducted by one or more trained individuals appointed by the chancellor or, in the case of statewide employees, the president. The purpose of this review is to provide an opportunity for the chancellor or president to obtain an objective review of the investigation findings when those findings are disputed by one of the involved parties
■ The review is scheduled as soon as practicable and the written recommendation resulting from the review will be forwarded to the chancellor, or in the case of a statewide employee, to the president, for a decision.
■ If a party is dissatisfied with the decision of a chancellor resulting from a formal review, that party may request a discretionary review by the president within 5 days of the decision.
■ If the president elects to review a chancellor’s decision, the president’s decision will be the final decision of the University. If the president does not elect to accept a review within 15 days, the decision of the chancellor then becomes the final decision of the University. In the case of Statewide Administration employees, the decision of the president is the final decision of the University.
○ Employees covered under collective bargaining agreements may dispute decisions, including findings and sanctions pursuant to P01.02, using the processes provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
2. Decision-Making Process and Outcomes
Informal Resolution Process
The purpose of informal resolution is to educate and inform individuals of their offensive behavior and to allow individuals the opportunity to voluntarily correct inappropriate behavior without administrative action. A complainant generally should try to inform the person directly that his or her behavior is unwelcome, harmful or offensive. The complainant is also encouraged to request assistance from other University employees (supervisors), UA Human Resources, advisors or affirmative action officers in the informal resolution of a complaint. These assistants will promptly attempt to resolve the complaint through consultation and guidance of the complainant or, as appropriate, mediation between all concerned parties. Informal resolution may include informing the person about the behavior and/or writing a letter concerning the behavior and requesting that the behavior be stopped. If informal resolution efforts fail to achieve satisfactory results, or if informal resolution is inappropriate in consideration of the circumstances or the egregious nature of the alleged behavior, the complainant may file a formal complaint with the affirmative action officer or the regional personnel officer as the initial action.
Investigation
Investigations are conducted by a University investigator who makes findings of responsibility or no responsibility and forwards these findings to the appropriate office, such as Student Conduct or Human Resources, based on the parties’ roles, regarding the assignment of sanctions.
Sanctions
For student respondents, the office of Student Conduct imposes or recommends sanctions as defined in University Regulation 09.02.040. For employee respondents, the supervisor or the Human Resources office imposes sanctions according to Regents' Policy 04.07 and 04.08 and applicable collective bargaining agreements. For respondents that are both students and University employees, all applicable sanction procedures may be used. For third-party respondents, sanctions are imposed by campus leadership.
3. Standard of Proof
Findings are made using the preponderance of the evidence standard.
BOR POLICY AND UNIVERSITY REGULATION CHAPTER 09.02
A full version of this policy is located at: https://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy-regulations/ chapter-09-02-student-rights-responsibilities.php.
Any University student, faculty, staff member, or community member may report an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct, including hazing, to the appropriate student conduct administrator. The University has the right to pursue notice of student misconduct on its own behalf and initiate a student conduct review, regardless of whether or not a formal allegation is submitted by a complainant.
The student conduct administrator will then review the allegations and conduct an appropriate preliminary investigation to determine:
● whether to dismiss the matter because insufficient information exists to support the accusation; or
● whether sufficient information exists to warrant further student conduct proceedings; and, if so,
● whether the allegations, if substantiated, will subject the student to a major or a minor sanction.
Steps in the Process
1. Anticipated Timelines and General Procedures
○ Upon making the initial determination that any allegation warrants a student conduct proceeding, the student conduct administrator will send the student written notification:
■ of the allegations of misconduct and the provisions of the Code which allegedly have been violated;
■ of the student conduct administrator’s name, telephone number, and office location; and the time period in which the student should schedule a meeting to review the allegations with the student conduct administrator;
■ of whether a major or minor sanction is likely to be imposed should the allegations be substantiated by a preponderance of the evidence; and that
■ Should the student fail to schedule a meeting to review the allegations, the meeting will be scheduled by the student conduct administrator.
2. Decision-Making Process and Outcomes
○ The student conduct administrator schedules an administrative review with the respondent to review the allegations. Administrative reviews will ordinarily be scheduled between three and fifteen days after the student conduct administrator sends written notice of the allegations to the student.
○ Barring extenuating circumstances, the student conduct administrator prepares written findings and conclusions and sends the decision to the complainant and respondent within ten days after the conclusion of the administrative review.
○ If the case results in a finding of responsibility and the respondent is assigned minor sanctions, then:
■ The respondent may submit an appeal in writing within seven days of the day the decision is issued.
■ Barring extenuating circumstances, the designated appeal reviewer will issue its written decision within seven days of receiving the notice of appeal.
○ If the case results in a finding of responsibility and the student conduct administrator recommends the imposition of major sanctions on the respondent, then the student has seven days to submit written comments on the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the administrative review.
■ The MAU senior student services professional or designee will review the record and render a decision within fourteen days of receipt of the recommendation, barring extenuating circumstances.
■ If the MAU senior student services professional has recommended a major sanction, the chancellor will review the record, and barring extenuating circumstances, render a decision within seven days of receipt of the recommendation.
Investigation
Investigations are conducted by a student conduct administrator who makes findings of responsibility or no responsibility and assigns or recommends sanctions. At the administrative review, the student conduct administrator reviews the allegations and available information regarding the matter. The student is given the opportunity to present relevant information, names of witnesses, relevant explanations, and/or mitigating factors for the alleged violation.
The University student conduct system is an administrative process and is not a court of law and is not held to standards applied in criminal proceedings. Formal rules of evidence do not apply. Testimony containing hearsay may be heard, and will be weighed appropriately, taking into account the reliability of the information. Findings and conclusions are based upon information obtained during the review.
Sanctions
In determining appropriate sanctions, the student's present and past disciplinary record, the nature of the offense, the severity of any damage, injury, or harm resulting from the prohibited behavior, and other factors relevant to the matter are considered.
Appeals
An appeal must be made in writing and identify the ground(s) for appeal. The designated appeal reviewer conducts a review of the record and issues a decision dismissing or upholding or altering or modifying the challenged decision, making a new decision, authorizing a new review, or referring the matter back for further review.
3. Standard of Proof
A student conduct procedure is a review undertaken by the University to establish whether there is substantial information to determine whether it is more likely than not that a student violated the Code.
POSSIBLE SANCTIONS IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND HAZING
Student Sanctions |
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Possible Sanctions | Non-Consensual Sexual Contact | Sexual Assault | Stalking | Dating Violence | Domestic Violence | Hazing |
Letter of Expectations* | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Warning** | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Disciplinary Probation | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Denial of Benefits | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Restitution | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Discretionary Sanction | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Restricted Access | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Suspension*** | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Expulsion | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Revocation of a Degree | X | X | X | X | X | X |
*A letter of expectations is a possible sanction under R01.04.160.D.21, but it is not a possible
sanction under R09.02.050.B.
**A warning is not a possible sanction under R01.04.160.D.21 but it is a possible sanction under R09.02.050.B.
***Suspensions can be one semester or longer in duration. A suspension less than one year is unlikely. Additional information about terms of re-enrollment for students who have been suspended are listed in the definition for suspension.
A letter of expectations or a warning are unlikely sanctions in allegations of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.
DEFINITIONS OF SANCTIONS FOR STUDENTS (AS DEFINED IN BOR 01.04 AND BOR 09.02)
● Letter of Expectations: A letter of expectations indicates the deficiencies in a student’s conduct and the standards a student is expected to meet.
● Warning: A notice that the student is violating or has violated University policy, and that further misconduct may result in more severe disciplinary action.
● Disciplinary Probation: A written warning that includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be engaged in specified conduct during a specified period of time (the probationary period).
● Denial of Benefits: Specific benefits may be denied a respondent for a designated period of time.
● Restitution: A respondent may be required to reimburse the University or other victims related to the misconduct for damage to or misappropriation of property, or for reasonable expenses incurred.
● Discretionary Sanction: Community service work or other uncompensated labor, educational classes, research papers, reflective essays, counseling, or other sanctions that may be seen as appropriate to the circumstances of a given matter. Costs incurred by the respondent in fulfilling a discretionary sanction will typically be the responsibility of the respondent.
● Restricted Access: A respondent may be restricted from entering certain designated areas and/or facilities or from using specific equipment for a specified period of time. For example, a respondent may be restricted from a classroom, a building, a floor of a residence hall, a residence hall, a residential community, an area of campus, or the entire campus.
● Suspension: Suspension is the separation of the respondent from the University for a specified period of time, after which the respondent may be eligible to return. During the period of suspension, the respondent may be prohibited from participation in any activity sponsored or authorized by the University and may be barred from all property owned or controlled by the University, except as stated on the notification. If a respondent who is suspended seeks to re-enroll at the University, the respondent must submit a written request for re-enrollment that includes a statement from a mental health professional who is not affiliated with the University of Alaska and who is licensed to practice psychotherapy or personal counseling. The statement must affirm the respondent participated in an assessment with that provider and complied with any recommendations for treatment. The respondent must also sign a release of information allowing University officials to speak to the provider. If a respondent receives permission to re-enroll, the respondent will be placed on disciplinary probation for a period of one year from the date of the respondent’s re-enrollment.
● Expulsion: Expulsion is the permanent separation of the respondent from the University.
The respondent may be prohibited from participation in any activity sponsored or
authorized by the University and may be barred from property owned or controlled by the University except as stated on the notice of expulsion.
● Revocation of a Degree: Any degree previously conferred by the University may be revoked if the student is found to have committed academic misconduct in pursuit of that degree, such as an education student who sexually harasses a minor K-12 student during a teaching internship or a nursing student who sexually harasses a patient during an externship placement.
Employee Sanctions | |||||
Possible Sanctions | Non-Consensual Sexual Contact | Sexual Assault | Stalking | Dating Violence | Domestic Violence |
Written Reprimand | X | X | X | X | X |
Disciplinary Probation (not exceeding 6 months) | X | X | X | X | X |
Suspension (10 or fewer days) | X | X | X | X | X |
Termination for Cause | X | X | X | X | X |
The above chart reflects the University’s sanctioning guidelines absent extenuating circumstances.
DEFINITIONS OF SANCTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES (AS DEFINED IN BOR 01.04 and BOR 04.07)
● Written Reprimand: Written reprimand will describe the nature of the offense or deficiency, the method or methods of correction, and the probable action to be taken if the offense is repeated or the deficiency persists. The written reprimand will be placed in the respondent’s personnel file.
● Disciplinary Probation: Any respondent who fails to meet the performance standards or employment conditions of the supervising authority may, at the discretion of the University, be placed on disciplinary probation for a period not exceeding six months. Failure to meet the disciplinary performance standards or employment conditions may result in termination of employment for cause.
● Suspension: A respondent may be suspended without pay for not more than ten working days. Suspension may be used in circumstances which the University believes that by its use the respondent will correct their job-related behavior or performance and where discharge appears unwarranted. A suspended respondent will not receive holidays, wages, sick or annual leave accrual, or other benefits based on hours during the leave period, but will continue to be covered by the applicable group insurance program.
● Termination for Cause: A respondent may be terminated from employment for cause.
OTHER DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO APPLICABLE STUDENT AND/OR EMPLOYEE POLICIES
● Amnesty: The University will provide amnesty for conduct that would warrant minor sanctions under the Student Code of Conduct, such as underage drinking or prohibited drug use, that is related to misconduct reported under BOR Policy and University Regulation 01.04 and 09.02.
● Retaliation: The University expressly prohibits retaliation. Report incidents of retaliation immediately to the Title IX Coordinator.
UNIVERSITY INITIATED PROTECTIVE MEASURES
In addition to those protective measures previously described, the ORCA Director or their designee will determine whether supportive or protective measures should be implemented, and, if so, take steps to implement those measures as soon as possible. Examples of supportive and protective measures include, but are not limited to: a University order of no contact, residence hall relocation, adjustment of course schedules, a leave of absence, or reassignment to a different supervisor or position. These supportive or protective measures may be applied to one, both, or multiple parties involved but may not be punitive. Applicable law requires that, when taking such steps to separate the complainant and the accused, the University must minimize the burden on the complainant and thus should not, as a matter of course, remove the complainant from his or her job, classes or housing while allowing the accused to remain.
Violations of the ORCA Director’s directives and/or protective measures will constitute related violations that may lead to disciplinary action. Protective measures imposed may be temporary pending the results of an investigation or may become permanent.
NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIMES OF VIOLENCE
The University will, upon written request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence, or a non-forcible sex offense, the results of any administrative proceeding the University conducted against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is deceased as the result of such crime or offense, the next of kin of such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim for purposes of this paragraph.
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, enacted on October 28, 2000, requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers services or is a student. In Alaska, convicted sex offenders must register with the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can access the DPS website here: https://sor.dps.alaska.gov/.
CAMPUS SECURITY INFORMATION
CLERY DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
The Clery Act statistics reported on the following pages use terms with federal definitions that allow comparability across campuses, regardless of the state in which the campus is located. Selected definitions are as follows:
Clery Geography
On Campus
- Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution's educational purposes, including residence halls; and
- Any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to paragraph (1) of this definition, that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).
On Campus Student Housing Facilities
Any student housing facility that is owned or controlled by the institution, or is located on property that is owned or controlled by the institution, and is within the reasonably contiguous geographic area that makes up the campus is considered an on-campus student housing facility.
Non Campus
- Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or
- Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Public Property
All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
Clery Act Crimes
Primary Criminal Offenses
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Counted by the number of victims.
Manslaughter by Negligence
The killing of another person through gross negligence.
Counted by the number of victims.
Robbery
The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Counted by the number of incidents.
Aggravated Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
Counted by the number of victims.
Burglary
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.
Counted by the number of incidents.
Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
Counted by the number of vehicles.
Arson
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
Counted by the number of points of origin.
Sexual Assault - Rape
The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. (This offense can be committed against any sex / gender.)
Counted by the number of victims.
Sexual Assault - Fondling
The touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of their age or because of their temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
Counted by the number of victims.
Sexual Assault - Incest
Sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
Counted by the number of victims.
Sexual Assault - Statutory Rape
Sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent. (Under Alaska law, age of consent varies depending on multiple factors.)
Counted by the number of victims.
Arrests and Disciplinary Referrals
Drug Abuse Violations
The violation of laws prohibiting the production, distribution and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance. Arrests for violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs.
Counted by the number of arrests / disciplinary referrals.
Liquor Law Violations
The violation of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not including driving under the influence and drunkenness.
Counted by the number of arrests / disciplinary referrals.
Illegal Weapons Possession
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other deadly weapons.
Counted by the number of arrests / disciplinary referrals.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Offenses
Domestic Violence
A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by: a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim; a person with whom the victim shares a child; a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner; a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred; or any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction. (Under Alaska law, roommates are covered regardless of relationship.)
Counted by the number of victims.
Dating Violence
Violence committed by — a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on the reporting party’s statement and a consideration of the following factors: the length of the relationship, the type of relationship, and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. Dating violence includes, but is not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse. Dating violence does not include acts covered under the definition of domestic violence. (Under Alaska law, dating violence is included in the definition of domestic violence.)
Counted by the number of victims.
Stalking
Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to — fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress. For the purposes of the stalking definition: - course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to, acts which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about, a person, or interferes with a person’s property - reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim - substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily, require medical or other professional treatment or counseling.
Counted by the number of victims.
Hate Crimes
A crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator's bias against the victim. Reportable crimes include any of the Primary Criminal Offenses listed above, plus Larceny-Theft, Simple Assault, Intimidation, and Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property. The applicable categories of bias include the victim's actual or perceived race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin and disability.
Counted by the number of victims.
Hazing
An intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness or acquiescence of such other person or persons to participate, that: is committed in the course of recruitment for, initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization, team, or similar group-affiliated activity; and causes or creates a risk - above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in university activities or the organization - of physical or psychological injury. Physical or psychological injury include, but is not limited to: (1) whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone's body, or similar activity; (2) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity; (3) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances; (4) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts; (5) any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct; (6) any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law; or (7) any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law.
Counted by the number of incidents.
Juneau Campus Crime Statistics (2023-2025)
Juneau campus crime statistics were compiled in conjunction with Juneau campus officials as well as the Juneau Police Department.
KEY: C* = On Campus / R = Residence Facilities / N = Non Campus Buildings / P = Public Property
*On-campus is the sum of Residence Facilities plus any other crimes reported on main campus.
CRIMINAL OFFENSE | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses – Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Burglary | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
ARRESTS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) OFFENSES | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Dating Violence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Domestic Violence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
Stalking | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
HAZING | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P | |
Hazing | na | na | na | na |
| na | na | na | na |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is a crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrators bias against the victim’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or disability. Hate crime statistics include the crimes listed in the table
above and includes additional categories: simple assault; intimidation; destruction, damage, or vandalism of property; or any other crime that involves bodily injury to any person.
There were no reported Hate Crimes on the Juneau Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Unfounded Crimes
There were no unfounded crimes for the Juneau Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Juneau Technical Education Center (TEC) Campus Crime Statistics (2023-2025)
Juneau campus crime statistics were compiled in conjunction with Juneau campus officials as well as the Juneau Police Department.
KEY: C* = On Campus / R = Residence Facilities / N = Non Campus Buildings / P = Public Property
* The Juneau TEC Campus does not have Residential or Non Campus Facilities (na=not applicable)
CRIMINAL OFFENSE | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Manslaughter | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Rape | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Fondling | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Incest | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses – Statutory Rape | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Burglary | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Robbery | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Arson | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
ARRESTS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) OFFENSES | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Dating Violence | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Domestic Violence | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
HAZING | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P | |
Hazing | na | na | na | na |
| na | na | na | na |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is a crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrators bias against the victim’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or disability. Hate crime statistics include the crimes listed in the table
above and includes additional categories: simple assault; intimidation; destruction, damage, or vandalism of property; or any other crime that involves bodily injury to any person.
There were no reported Hate Crimes on the Juneau TEC Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Unfounded Crimes
There were no unfounded crimes for the Juneau TEC Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Ketchikan Campus Crime Statistics (2023-2025)
Ketchikan campus crime statistics were compiled in conjunction with Juneau and Ketchikan campus officials as well as the Ketchikan Police Department.
KEY: C = On Campus / R*= Residence Facilities / N=Non Campus Buildings / P=Public Property
* The Ketchikan Campus does not have Residential Facilities (na=not applicable)
CRIMINAL OFFENSE | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Manslaughter | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Rape | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Fondling | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Incest | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses – Statutory Rape | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Burglary | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Robbery | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Arson | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
ARRESTS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) OFFENSES | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Dating Violence | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Domestic Violence | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
Stalking | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | 0 | na | 0 | 0 | ||
HAZING | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P | |
Hazing | na | na | na | na |
| na | na | na | na |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is a crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrators bias against the victim’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or disability. Hate crime statistics include the crimes listed in the table
above and includes additional categories: simple assault; intimidation; destruction, damage, or vandalism of property; or any other crime that involves bodily injury to any person.
There were no reported Hate Crimes on the Ketchikan Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Unfounded Crimes
There were no unfounded crimes for the Ketchikan Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Sitka Campus Crime Statistics (2023-2025)
Sitka campus crime statistics were compiled in conjunction with Juneau and Sitka campus officials as well as the Sitka Police Department.
KEY: C = On Campus / R*= Residence Facilities / N=Non Campus Buildings / P=Public Property
* The Sitka Campus does not have Residential or Non Campus Facilities (na=not applicable)
CRIMINAL OFFENSE | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Manslaughter | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Rape | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Fondling | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses - Incest | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Sex Offenses – Statutory Rape | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Burglary | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Robbery | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Aggravated Assault | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Arson | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
ARRESTS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Liquor Law Violations | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Drug Abuse Violations | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc. | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) OFFENSES | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||
C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | C* | R | N | P | |||
Dating Violence | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Domestic Violence | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
Stalking | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | 0 | na | na | 0 | ||
HAZING | 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2025 | |||||||||
C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P |
| C* | R | N | P | |
Hazing | na | na | na | na |
| na | na | na | na |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is a crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrators bias against the victim’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
ethnicity/national origin, or disability. Hate crime statistics include the crimes listed in the table
above and includes additional categories: simple assault; intimidation; destruction, damage, or vandalism of property; or any other crime that involves bodily injury to any person.
There were no reported Hate Crimes on the Sitka Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
Unfounded Crimes
There were no unfounded crimes for the Sitka Campus for 2023, 2024, or 2025.
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
When implementing this commitment, the University is guided by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246, and Executive Order 11375, as amended; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; Pregnancy Discrimination Act; Immigration Reform & Control Act; Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other federal laws or Alaska Statutes which guarantee equal opportunity to individuals and protected classes within our society. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all applicants, faculty, staff, students, student-employees, volunteers, affiliates and contractors in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and Board of Regents’ Policies, University Regulations, and related internal processes and procedures.
This policy therefore affects employment policies and actions, as well as the delivery of educational services at all levels and facilities of the University. Further, the University's objective goals of ensuring equal opportunity and equal access will include providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and ensuring that employment and educational opportunities are widely disseminated to agencies and organizations that reach all potential participants or applicants, including specifically protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to making decisions affecting individuals based on the individual's qualifications, abilities and performance, as appropriate.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Director, UAS Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-796-6371
E-mail: uas.orca@alaska.edu
Website:https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance
For sex discrimination claims or other inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, individuals may contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights:
UAS Title IX Coordinator
11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-796-6371
E-Mail: uas.orca@alaska.edu
Website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix
For employment or educational discrimination, students, parents, employees and applicants for employment may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office
U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Ave., Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Phone: 206-607-1600
TDD: 800-877-8339
E-mail: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
Website: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html
For employment discrimination, employees and applicants for employment may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at the below addresses within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1061
Phone: 800-669-4000
Fax: 206-220-6911
TTY: 800-669-6820
Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/employees/charge.cfm
For educational discrimination, individuals may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Justice:
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Educational Opportunities Section, PHB
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 202-514-4092 or 1-877-292-3804 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-514-8337
E-mail: education@usdoj.gov
Website: http://www.justice.gov/crt/how-file-complaint#three
For employment or educational discrimination, individuals may file a complaint with the State of Alaska:
Alaska State Human Rights Commission
800 A Street, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99501-3669
Anchorage Area: 907-274-4692
Anchorage Area TTY/TDD: 907-276-3177
Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only): 800-478-4692
TTY/TDD Toll-Free Complaint Hot Line (in-state only): 800-478-3177
Website: https://humanrights.alaska.gov/
For discrimination related to a Department of Labor funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Labor within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
U.S. Department of Labor
ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement
Director, Civil Rights Center
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room N-4123
Washington, DC 20210
Fax: 202-693-6505, ATTENTION: Office of External Enforcement (limit of 15 pages)
E-mail: CRCExternalComplaints@dol.gov
Website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/external
For discrimination related to a National Science Foundation funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the National Science Foundation within 90 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment), color, national origin and disability. Age discrimination complaints may be filed within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act.
National Science Foundation
NSF Awardee Compliance Manager Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) 2415 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-292-8020
Email: ProgramComplaints@nsf.gov
Website: https://www.nsf.gov/od/odi/
For discrimination related to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded grant, individuals may file a complaint with the USDA within 180 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act. In programs that receive Federal financial assistance from USDA, discrimination is prohibited on the bases of race, color, religious creed, sex, political beliefs, age, disability, national origin, or limited English proficiency. (Not all bases apply to all programs.) Reprisal is prohibited based on prior civil rights activity.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410
Phone: (866) 632-9992
E-mail: CR-INFO@usda.gov
Website: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office- assistant-secretary-civil-rights/program-discrimination-complaint-electronic-submission-portal
FIRE SAFETY REPORT
CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT
The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act is an amendment to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). This act requires institutions maintaining on-campus student housing to issue an annual fire safety report. Signed into law on Aug. 14, 2008, this amendment requires postsecondary institutions to publish fire safety information and statistics, much as is already done with other crime statistics.
Additionally, the National Student Loan Program requires all eligible Title IV institutions that maintain on-campus student housing facilities to publish an annual fire safety report that contains information about campus fire safety practices and standards of the institution. The statistics include the number, cause, related injuries and deaths, and property damages associated with each fire. In addition, each institution is required to report fire safety information to the U.S. Department of Education.
Collectively, this information provides prospective and current students information regarding the policies, concerns, and fire safety conditions that are present at the University of Alaska Southeast.
For a fire to be reportable, per the Higher Education Opportunity Act / Clery Act, it must meet the federal definition of a fire. The HEOA regulations define fire as, “any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner.”
At UAS, housing is available only at the Juneau campus. The Ketchikan and Sitka campuses do not have campus housing options, therefore an annual fire safety report is not required for those campuses.
FIRE SAFETY REPORT DEFINITIONS
Fire: Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner.
Fire Drill: A supervised practice of a mandatory evacuation of a building for a fire.
Fire-related Injury: Any instance in which a person is injured as a result of a fire, including an injury sustained from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of the fire. The term person may include students, faculty, staff, visitors, firefighters, or any other individuals.
Fire-related Death: Any instance in which a person is killed as a result of a fire, including death resulting from a natural or accidental cause while involved in fire control, attempting rescue, or escaping from the dangers of a fire. Dies within 1 year of injuries sustained as a result of the fire.
Fire Safety System: Any mechanism or system related to the detection of a fire including-
• Sprinkler or other fire extinguishing systems;
• Fire detection devices;
• Stand-alone smoke alarms;
• Devices that alert one to the presence of a fire, such as horns, bells, or strobe lights;
• Smoke-control and reduction mechanisms;
• Fire doors and walls that reduce the spread of a fire.
Value of Property Damage: The estimated value of the loss of the structure and contents, in terms of the cost of replacement in like kind and quantity, including;
• Contents damaged by Fire;
• Related damages caused by smoke, water, and overhaul;
• Does not include indirect loss.
UAS FIRE SAFETY POLICY
This policy follows the overall UAS safety and risk management philosophy that accidents can be prevented and that all levels of the University must be committed to and participate in achieving this. At UAS, fire and the risks and effects of fire will be addressed by our commitment to the following:
Prevention
Prevention is always the best and most effective cure. UAS emphasizes daily practices and procedures to limit the risk of occurrence and/or lessen the severity of an occurrence to all staff, students, and visitors of UAS.
Engineering
As with all things relating to humans and/or the natural world, some occurrence of hazardous nature will happen. UAS maintains its facilities up to current building code to limit the impact of such an event, e.g., fire sprinklers, earthquake resistant construction, emergency lighting, and lab ventilation systems.
Exits
Life safety is always a higher priority than property. The people of this University and community are our most important asset. Evacuation of the immediate area (safe refuge) and/or building may be necessary.
This policy, emphasizing prevention and individual responsibility, combined with the latest hazard reduction technology, provides the UAS community a high level of personal safety and prevention of loss from a fire.
Responsibility
Each person has an individual responsibility to maintain a fire-safe environment throughout campus. Faculty, staff, employees, and students are responsible for keeping their classrooms, labs, offices, residence hall rooms, or operating areas orderly and free of potential sources of ignition. Supervisors must ensure that employees understand and follow the guidance provided in UAS emergency procedure, including the Emergency Action Plan (https://uas.alaska.edu /facilities_services/docs/safety/ emergency-action.pdf) and Emergency Operations Plan (https://uas.alaska.edu/ facilities_services/docs/safety/emergency-operations-plan.pdf).
They should also notify the University Health and Safety Manager (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/ facilities_services/health-safety.html) of any operational changes that alter the fire risk in their area so that protection can be adjusted accordingly. All UAS employees must perform their work in a way that minimizes the possibility of starting a fire.
For additional fire safety information or assistance, contact the University Health and Safety Manager at 907-796-6077.
ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM
Smoke Detectors
All University housing facilities have hardwired smoke detectors. Do not try to service or tamper with these detectors. Tampering with any piece of fire safety equipment is a violation of the UAS Code of Student Conduct.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of all students and their visitors to maintain a fire-safe room. The most fire fatalities occur in sleeping areas. By following some simple fire safety guidelines, residence hall occupants can have a fire-safe school year.
Guidelines
- Keep a clear and unobstructed exit path to your door. Clothing, books, boxes, etc. can obstruct an exit way and prevent someone from getting out of their room in a safe manner.
- Extension cords are for temporary use. Electrical appliances should be plugged directly into an outlet. If additional outlets are needed, use a plug strip with a breaker.
- No flammable or combustible liquids are allowed in residence halls. This includes lighter fluid, gasoline, motor oil, etc.
- No propane or other flammable gasses are permitted in residence halls. This includes propane tanks on barbecue grills. These must be stored outside.
- Smoke detectors cannot be removed or tampered with for any reason. Removing or tampering with a detector or any other life-safety equipment can result in criminal charges as well as numerous fines.
- Seasonal decorations must be noncombustible or fire-retardant treated.
- No decorations will be displayed in such a manner as to block or impede the ability of a fire safety device to operate, e.g., pull boxes, exit lights, sprinkler heads.
- No papers or combustibles are allowed inside the diffusers on the overhead lights.
- Excessive storage is not permitted inside the rooms. The sprinkler systems in the residence halls are designed to handle fires in rooms with standard furnishings, not in rooms with excessive storage.
- The use of candles or any open flame appliance is prohibited in residence halls.
- Additional lighting is permitted as long as the lights are Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) or FM (Factory Mutual) listed.
- Lights must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. No torch-style halogen lamps are allowed unless they are equipped with the protective device on the top of the lamp.
- Hot plates and cooking are not permitted in the residence hall rooms. Some low wattage microwaves may be allowed for heating up food. These must be approved by Residence Life staff prior to use in the individual rooms.
AUTOMATIC FIXED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Sprinkler Systems
Most buildings on campus have automatic fire sprinklers. These systems are designed for the hazard that they protect against per the National Fire Protection Association Standard 13. The minimum classification authorized on campus is the “ordinary class.” Fire sprinklers are designed so that the heat of an incipient fire will cause the closest head to open and discharge a fire-suppressing water spray that has been pre-calculated as part of the building and area use design. Fire sprinklers will initiate building evacuation and fire department response alarms automatically from alarms tied to the water flow through the system. Sprinkler system heads open individually, and with most fires, over 90% will be extinguished with only one head discharging.
To ensure proper fire sprinkler system operation and effectiveness on campus, the following principles must be observed:
Design and maintain for proper hazard and fuel loading
Light-hazard systems such as those in offices cannot protect higher-hazard uses, such as storage or laboratories.
Maintain adequate water flow
Sprinkler valves are never to be shut off. Only fire department and sprinkler maintenance personnel have the authorization to operate these valves. Most valves on campus are electronically monitored and will transmit a tamper alarm.
Storage and building use must not block sprinkler heads
Storage and or obstructions must not come within 18” below the sprinkler head.
Protect from freezing
Do not leave doors or windows open during the winter.
Regular service and testing
Regular testing and inspections are performed by trained and authorized Facilities Services personnel.
Fixed chemical systems and hoods
Some special hazard areas on campus are protected by fixed chemical systems, most commonly found on cooking grills, exhaust hoods, chemical process areas, and special electronic areas. The systems use one the following: water, foam, dry chemical, CO2 or Halon-type agent.
These systems are designed to automatically detect and suppress incipient fires in a defined area. Most also have a manual discharge feature. They are maintained by the Facilities Services department.
Building Standpipes
Standpipes are normally located in the fire-rated stairwells of most buildings over four stories in total height or those with basements or other unusual access areas per the fire code. The systems assist the fire department in the delivery of fire suppression streams with an outlet located at every floor. This system is for fire department use only.
To ensure proper building standpipe system operation and effectiveness, the following principles must be observed:
- Discharge valves and access shall not be blocked and there can be no tampering or removal of discharge valves or caps.
- No parking, storage, or piling of snow within 15’ of the fire department connection, usually located on the ground floor on the outside of the building and labeled “fire department standpipe connection.”
- Annual checks and service are conducted by Facilities Services personnel.
Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrants are located throughout the campus for the primary purpose of fire protection and are to be used by the fire department. Placement and flow rates are based on building design and the Uniform Fire Code requirements for fire flow and hydrant location.
To ensure proper fire hydrant operation and effectiveness, the following principles must be observed:
Maintain Clear Access
No parking, storage, or piling of snow within 15’ of any fire hydrant.
Hydrant Use
Use of fire hydrants is to be by only authorized, trained users and only after permission has been received from authorized personnel. Improper operation may damage the hydrant, cause water fluctuation and potential damage in other areas on campus, and/or cause additional fire pumps to suddenly come online.
Testing
Hydrants are flushed and flow-tested twice a year by the fire department.
Fire Doors Responsibility
All University staff, faculty, students and campus users are responsible for ensuring that all fire doors are kept closed at all times. Any problems with these doors are to be reported to Facilities Services at 907-796-6496 during business hours or 866-999-1822 after hours.
Requirements
Exit doors and the routes to reach them must be properly identified and illuminated. Emergency lighting may also be required.
No locks or fastening devices that prevent escape from the building are permitted. The only exceptions are the magnetic locks that are installed in specific locations and that are tied directly into the fire alarm system. These doors will release whenever the fire alarm system is activated. A pull station is adjacent to each door. In a non-fire emergency, activation of the pull station will cause the fire alarm system to activate and the doors will release. The locks also fail in the open position should there be a power failure.
Doors must be openable by a single operation. Locks requiring multiple operations or special knowledge or effort to open are not permitted except in single offices or authorized locations. These must be individually approved by the Health and Safety Manager.
The minimum door width shall not be less than 36 inches. This cannot be reduced with file cabinets, bookcases, etc.
Exit doors, including the exit path floor area on both sides of the exit door, must be kept clear and accessible at all times. This includes inside individual offices.
Doors on exit corridors or doors on stairwells cannot be wedged open.
Doors that need to be held open for any reason should be on magnetic hold opens and tied directly into the fire alarm system.
Fire Alarms
Fire statistics indicate that deaths occur because people are apathetic toward early fire warning systems like fire alarms. This apathy usually consists of failing to react immediately upon activation of the fire alarm system.
All building occupants should evacuate any campus building upon activation of the building’s fire alarm system.
Responsibility
All University staff, faculty, students and campus users are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with evacuation procedures in case of a fire alarm in any University building.
Fire Safety Systems
Residential Facilities (4300 University Drive) | Fire Alarm Monitoring - Offsite Central Monitoring | Sprinkler System | Smoke Detection | Fire Extinguisher Devices | Evacuation Plans/Placards | Number of fire drills held during prior calendar year (2025) |
John R. Pugh Residence Hall* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 2 |
Banfield Residence Hall | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 2 |
Aurora Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Bear Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Coho Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Deer Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Eagle Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Fireweed Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
Glacier Building | Y | N | Y | Y | N | 2 |
* John R Pugh Hall is located at 11090 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK 99801. All other facilities are located at 4300 University Drive, Juneau, AK 99801.
Evacuation Procedures
Prompt and complete evacuation of residential campus buildings and facilities is mandatory when a fire alarm sounds. Residents, employees and guests are directed to depart the building, using the nearest door and stairwell, avoid elevators, stand back a minimum of 100 feet from the structure, and make way for responding emergency personnel. For the purpose of including statistics in the annual fire safety report, fires should be reported to UAS Residence Life (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/juneau/housing/contact.html) or the UAS Health and Safety Office (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/health-safety.html).
Residents may not re-enter the building unless instructed to do so by a professional staff member. During extreme weather or extended periods of time, temporary shelter will be offered.
Portable Heaters
UAS discourages the use of portable space heaters in University interior locations. As sources of ignition, space heaters can create fire hazards; they are not as energy efficient as central heating; the electric cord creates a tripping hazard; and the heaters can overload circuits.
University personnel may use portable space heaters if the building heating system is inadequate, nonexistent, or temporarily out of order. Space heaters that have been tested and approved by Underwriters' Laboratory (UL), FM (Factory Mutual), or any other nationally recognized testing lab, that automatically shut off if they are tipped over, and that use 1,500 watts or less of electricity have been approved for use by University departments.
Heaters with electric elements that glow bright orange or red or that burn fossil fuels or alcohol are prohibited.
The use of portable heaters is the responsibility of the individual users. Damages caused by the misuse or improper use of any portable heater may result in the user being held liable for all damages.
Heater Use
When it is necessary to utilize a portable heater in a University building, always follow these precautions:
- Place noncombustible material under the appliance.
- Maintain a clearance of at least 3 feet between the appliance and any combustible material.
- Ensure that the appliance is properly grounded or double-insulated.
- Keep the area immediately around an appliance clean and free of combustibles.
- Do not use an electric appliance near combustible or explosive vapors or dust.
- Heaters should be plugged directly into wall outlets and not into extension cords.
- Do not leave heaters unattended; turn them off when you leave.
Policies or Rules on Portable Electrical Appliances, Smoking, and Open Flames
The following are prohibited items (e.g., sources of open flames, such as candles; non-surge protected extension cords; halogen lamps; portable cooking appliances in non-kitchen areas; etc.) or prohibited activities (e.g., smoking in the room; tampering with life safety equipment; possession of pets; etc.).
Computers, stereos, televisions, radios, non-commercial hair dryers, and other similar appliances are permitted unless specifically prohibited by UAS staff. All electrical appliances must be used responsibly and be in good working order, free of wiring defect, and approved for use by Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL). All cords and plugs must be grounded and free of frays. Do not overload circuits or extension cords. It is the resident’s responsibility to maintain a clean and non-hazardous living space. UAS prohibits the use of certain portable electrical appliances without prior approval. These prohibited electrical appliances include, but are not limited to, the following: Hot Plates; Halogen Lamps; Portable Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Heating Units (including space heaters); and smoke or fog machines (possession, storage, or use).
Smoking, including use of e-cigarettes, is not allowed in any University housing facility. This policy applies to the use of e-cigarettes and other vapor-like items. Littering an area with, or with the remains of, tobacco-related or smoking-related products is also prohibited. Violators are subject to disciplinary action.
Open Flames
With the safety of students in mind, it is prohibited to have any device that has an open flame in a student room (this includes, but is not limited to, any candles or incense).
Training
Supervisors and faculty are responsible for ensuring that employees and students are trained to safely use electrical equipment. This training should be part of the employee’s safety orientation.
All personnel using electrical equipment are to know the locations of secondary electrical panels for the work or learning/research area.
Inspection
As part of the periodic self-inspection, unit administrators and supervisors are to check the work or learning/research area for electrical hazards.
Electrical Hazards
All students and employees should take the following steps when an electrical hazard exists:
1. Report hazards directly to the supervisor.
2. Immediately discontinue the use of hazardous electrical tools or appliances.
3. Wait until the equipment item has been declared safe to use by a supervisor or qualified electrician.
4. Do not use electrical equipment that has been determined to be unsafe.
FIRE SAFETY POLICIES FOR STUDENTS
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited in residential halls: Hookahs, shishas, or similar pipes are prohibited within the residence halls and apartments. Marijuana may not be consumed/stored in a resident’s room/apartment. Residents may not be knowingly present in a room, suite, or apartment where someone is smoking. Smoking or carrying any lit smoking device, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, bidis, incense, and other inhalable burning substance, is prohibited in all residential facilities. Using smokeless tobacco or tobacco- containing products is prohibited in all residential facilities. For full details of what’s allowed and not allowed in residential facilities please visit the UAS Student Guide (https://uas.alaska.edu/dean-of-students/guide/index.html).
Prohibited Actions
The following are prohibited actions because they can activate the fire systems: physical activities such as hockey or basketball in lounges and hallways, throwing water or other liquids in lounges or hallways, and spraying paint or other liquids in lounges or hallways. Other prohibited actions include tampering with fire extinguishers, tampering or damaging control valves, smoking in campus facilities, removing smoke detectors or covers, disabling fire suppression systems, blocking exits with furniture or other items, tampering with or damaging fire exit lights, tampering with or damaging pull stations or other notification devices, and obstructing locking exit doors.
Setting a Fire (Arson)
Any individual who sets a fire (commits arson) in or near a University building is subject to immediate and appropriate disciplinary action from the University. They may also be charged a fine and may be charged for repairing any damage caused by the fire.
False Fire Alarm Sanctions
Every effort will be made to identify the individual who causes a false alarm. When the person is identified they will be referred to appropriate campus officials for disciplinary action.
FIRE SAFETY POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES
The Juneau campus conducts training for Resident Advisors and Residence Life staff. This training is conducted annually and covers many roles these personnel play in an emergency situation. The types of emergencies covered in the training are threats of violence or other harm, fire emergencies, weather-related issues, power outages, hazardous materials, and natural disasters, among others.
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT HOUSING EVACUATION IN CASE OF FIRE
Exit Routes
Exit routes are an essential part of any plan designed to evacuate people from a building or other structure in the event of a fire and other emergency. Each workstation should have at least two routes from the workstation to a location at least 75 yards from the structure. The work group should have a designated meeting place outside the structure.
In the event of a fire alarm or fire drill, all residents must evacuate the building, completely and immediately. Residents must remain outside, 100 yards away from the building in a designated area.
Residents may not re-enter until the "all clear" signal has been given by authorized personnel. Interference with or noncompliance with emergency evacuation procedures in a residential community is prohibited. Residents must exit the building within three (3) minutes of the alarm sounding. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Please remember to dress quickly and appropriately for Alaskan weather.
Responsibility
The Director of Residence Life is responsible for ensuring that exit routes are not obstructed.
- Any obstruction of the exit route is a serious violation of the International Fire Code (Section 1028, Maintenance of Exit Ways).
- No one may place items within the exit route that restrict or obstruct corridors, stairways, or other exit ways. The objective is to prevent accidents, to provide unobstructed exit routes, and to comply with fire and safety regulations. For example, movers may not block exits with vehicles or dollies.
- Any material that may cause combustion, explosion, or the generation of toxic smoke or gasses may not be placed in exit routes.
- Items placed, installed, or maintained any place within space assigned to an administrative unit must be consistent with the fire-resistive standards of the building or other structure.
- Personnel are not to place a door chock, wedge, or furniture item in a doorway that could prevent the door from automatically closing in the event of a fire.
Anyone who identifies a hazard should report the hazard to the appropriate dean or director of the area containing the hazard. If the hazard is not corrected, the UAS Health and Safety Manager (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/health-safety.html) should be notified.
REPORTING THAT A FIRE HAS OCCURRED AND REPORTING AN EMERGENCY
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of any campus user to properly report an emergency. Even though most of the campus buildings have fire alarm systems that are tied directly into an emergency dispatch center, it is still important to call 911 and report the incident. This follow-up phone call allows dispatchers to obtain additional information about the emergency and ensures that the proper resources are responding to the incident. If a member of the UAS community finds evidence of a fire that has been extinguished, and the person is not sure whether officials have already responded, the community member should immediately notify Residence Life Staff via the emergency cell phone at 907-209-6539 to investigate and document the incident for disclosure in the University’s annual fire statistics.
In an Emergency
• Call 911
• Briefly state what happened and where it happened.
• Provide your exact location or address as well as a room number if necessary.
• Indicate if anyone was hurt and how badly.
• Give your name and the extension you are calling from; do not hang up unless the dispatcher tells you to do so.
• Wait in the area (if safe to do so) until the fire department, police department, or other emergency personnel arrives.
• In large facilities, have someone meet the fire department personnel at the entrance and guide them to the scene.
The emergency dispatcher may need the following additional information for specific types of emergencies:
Fires
• What is burning?
• Is the fire small or large?
Medical Emergencies
• Is the person conscious or unconscious?
• How many people are injured?
Hazardous Spills
• What is the name of the material spilled, including the correct spelling, if known?
• Is it a liquid, solid, or gas?
• Has anyone been exposed to the material?
• Has the flow been stopped?
Also report any actions that may have or are being taken (e.g., attempts to extinguish the fire, whether the area has been evacuated, or whether CPR has been started). This information will help emergency response personnel anticipate actions that may be required upon arrival.
Fire Report 2025
Building Name | Address (Juneau, AK 99801) | Total Fires | Category and Cause of Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire (in USD) | Number of Injuries That Required Treatment at a Medical Facility | Number of Deaths Related to a Fire |
Aurora Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Bear Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Coho Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Deer Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Eagle Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Fireweed Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Glacier Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Banfield Hall | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
John R. Pugh Hall | 11090 Auke Lake Way | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Fire Report 2024
Building Name | Address (Juneau, AK 99801) | Total Fires | Category and Cause of Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire (in USD) | Number of Injuries That Required Treatment at a Medical Facility | Number of Deaths Related to a Fire |
Aurora Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Bear Building | 4300 University Dr | 1 | Cooking fire | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Coho Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Deer Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Eagle Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Fireweed Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Glacier Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Banfield Hall | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
John R. Pugh Hall | 11090 Auke Lake Way | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Fire Report 2023
Building Name | Address (Juneau, AK 99801) | Total Fires | Category and Cause of Fire | Value of Property Damage Caused by Fire (in USD) | Number of Injuries That Required Treatment at a Medical Facility | Number of Deaths Related to a Fire |
Aurora Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Bear Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Coho Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Deer Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Eagle Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Fireweed Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Glacier Building | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
Banfield Hall | 4300 University Dr | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
John R. Pugh Hall | 11090 Auke Lake Way | 0 | N/A | $0-99 | 0 | 0 |
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN FIRE SAFETY
UAS continuously seeks to improve its fire safety and fire prevention efforts to continue to evaluate current practices and look to implement new education opportunities to help ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff. There are no specific planned improvements to fire safety at this time.
Fire Log
A fire log is available for review at the Student Housing Lodge Desk, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The log is also accessible at John R Pugh Hall Front Desk from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The information in the fire log includes information about fires that occur in residential facilities, including the nature, date, time, and general location.
ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY RESOURCES (FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS)
Fire Department Access
Proper access to all UAS facilities is important to ensure a timely response to all emergencies.
Fire Lanes
Fire lanes have been established throughout the campus to allow the fire department to gain access to buildings when responding to emergencies. These fire lanes are posted and must be kept clear at all times. No nonemergency vehicles are allowed to park on the fire lanes under any circumstances. UAS Facilities Services reviews all plans for building construction work areas, trailer locations, and fencing changes to ensure proper access.
Building Access
University facilities are equipped with Knox Boxes to allow the Fire Department access to the buildings after hours. The Knox Boxes are supposed to contain all the master keys necessary to enter every room in the building. It is the responsibility of all University personnel to ensure that the fire department has access to all areas. This means no installation of special locks or use of special keys. If you need a lock or key change, contact Facilities Services (907-796-6496) for assistance. If the fire department does not have access to a room they will have to utilize forcible entry, which can cause a considerable amount of damage to the door. The occupant will be responsible for all costs associated with the repair and/or replacement of the door.
Fire Extinguishers
The campus philosophy of prevention, automatic detection, exiting, automatic suppression, and a professional response to fire emergencies has diminished the role of manual fire suppression systems for general use, such as fire extinguishers, at UAS.
Automatic detection and suppression systems have an extremely effective record, and by allowing all occupants of a building to immediately exit, their operation does not place any life in danger. Having fire extinguishers brings an expectation and in some cases a requirement to adequately train those who may feel the need to use them. This, together with the documented limited effectiveness of fire extinguishers and the fact that the use of fire extinguishers may place one or more lives in danger, diminishes any advantages fire extinguishers may have had, especially when compared to automatic fire suppression systems. Therefore, whenever campus buildings are fully protected by automatic fire systems, fire extinguishers will be limited to only high-hazard areas where properly trained personnel are available to use them. All non-sprinkler buildings shall have fire extinguishers whenever prudent and required by code.
When manual fire protection devices are removed pursuant to the above policy, all remnants (case, holder, and sign) must be removed also. If not practical to do so, a sticker with the following will be placed:
This facility has automatic fire detection, warning, and suppression systems for your safety. Manual systems have been removed.
Extinguisher Placement in Unprotected Buildings
There is one extinguisher (minimum rating of 2A10BC) within 75 feet travel distance of any point in the building, with additional extinguishers in areas of higher hazard (e.g., kitchens, shops, flammable liquid storage areas), determined by the Health and Safety Manager. Desired locations include kitchens and near exits or exit pathways.
Use of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are to be used by trained individuals only. At no time should anyone jeopardize their safety or that of others in an attempt to fight a fire. If in doubt, leave the area immediately, close the door behind you, activate the fire alarm (pull stations are located along exit pathways), and notify the fire department immediately by calling 911.
Look on the front of a fire extinguisher to determine what sort of fire the extinguisher will suppress. Usually, extinguishers are labeled with the letters A, B, C or D. Each letter signifies a class of fires the extinguisher will suppress.
A. Ordinary combustibles — Fires in paper, wood, drapes, and upholstery
B. Flammable liquids — Fires in fuel oil, gasoline, paint, grease, solvents
C. Electrical equipment — Fires in wiring, overheated fuse boxes, conductors and other energized electrical equipment
D. Metals — Fires in certain metals, such as magnesium and sodium
An extinguisher marked “A, B, C” will put out fires involving ordinary combustibles (e.g., paper and wood), flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.
IMPORTANT: Do not use an inappropriate extinguisher on a given fire. Such a practice can make the fire worse and/or cause injury to the user. A common error is the use of a water extinguisher (A) on a grease or electrical fire (B or C).
To operate most fire extinguishers:
1. Pull the pin. Some units require the releasing of a lock latch, pushing a puncture lever, inverting, or other motion.
2. Aim the extinguisher nozzle (horn or hose) at the base of the fire.
3. Squeeze or press the handle. Shoot the fire retardant at the base of the fire, sweeping from side to side. Watch for re-flash.
Although the above instructions apply to most extinguishers, there are exceptions, e.g., foam and water extinguishers require slightly different actions.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS on all extinguishers in or near the work area. Before attempting to fight an electrical fire, turn off the power to the involved electrical device. Turn off the circuit breaker or switch, or unplug the device.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire extinguisher training is available for those employees and individuals that may be required to use them in the course of duty. Department heads and/or facility managers are to contact UAS Facilities and Services (http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/index.html) for scheduling a class and details.
Requesting a Fire Extinguisher
Equipment changes or remodeling may result in a need for additional fire extinguishers.
Request approval for additional fire extinguishers from UAS Facilities (https://uas.alaska.edu/ facilities_services/contact.html) at 907-796-6511. Once approval is obtained, the department head and/or facility manager should submit a work order to UAS Facilities and Services (https://uas.alaska.edu/facilities_services/index.html) online or by phone at 907-796-6496 to install the new fire extinguisher and to list it on the maintenance schedule.
This report is published by:
Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability
University of Alaska Southeast
11066 Auke Lake Way Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-6371 / uas.orca@alaska.edu