27 2024 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT transports students between campus residence halls, academic buildings, local off-campus housing complexes and the downtown Kutztown area. The late-night shuttle runs Thursday evening from 10:00 PM until 3:00 AM and Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM between campus locations and stops within the Kutztown Borough. Specific route information may be viewed and tracked at www.kutztown.edu/shuttle. University Closings In the event the University is closed and/or classes are canceled, a message is activated on the University telephone message system providing all appropriate details. The phone number for the voice message system is (610) 683-4649. Messages are also posted to the University’s website at www.kutztown.edu and its social media sites (Twitter and Facebook). Text alerts are sent to registered phone numbers via the KU Alert Emergency Notification System. The Key: KU Student Handbook The student handbook, The Key, is published on the university’s website and contains essential information for students regarding policies and procedures including the Student Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Policy, and Hazing Policy. It also contains valuable information regarding residence life policies, personal and fire safety information, student life opportunities, and university support services. All students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the information and policies contained in the student handbook. The Key is available online at www.kutztown.edu/thekey and is also available in PDF and flipbook formats. In addition, a limited number of printed copies are available upon request from the Dean of Students Office (119 Stratton Administration Center or deanofstudents@kutztown.edu). University Identification Card (KU Card) Students are expected to present their KU ID card to a University official upon request in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct’s Student Identification standard as published in The Key, Kutztown’s student handbook. An online version of The Key is available at publications.app.kutztown.edu/thekey. Graduation Rates For information on graduation rates contact the Office of Institutional Research at Kutztown University at (484) 646-4169. Sexual Violence Reporting and Responses NOTE: Kutztown University is currently prohibited from following the 2024 Title IX regulations because of a court order/injunction. Should any changes occur after the publication of this 2024 Annual Safety and Security Report (i.e., if the injunction is no longer in effect), students and employees, both prospective and current, will be notified via the same method they are notified of the availability of this report. Kutztown University has adopted a policy that prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment and interpersonal violence on its campus and other property, as well as in connection with its programs and activities. The university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://app.kutztown.edu/policyregister/Policy/DI V-007), hereinafter referred to as “the Policy”, prohibits dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of sexual misconduct and retaliation. Kutztown encourages all students, faculty and staff to read the full policy since it applies to everyone within the community while implementing the requirements of Title IX and the Clery Act. The Policy defines prohibited conduct, provides resources, explains options for reporting, and describes the process by which Kutztown will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of sexual misconduct to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and redress its effects on any individual or the community. Kutztown University issues this statement of policy to inform the community of its comprehensive plan addressing sexual misconduct, educational programs,
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