Policy Information 102|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey never leave a stove or oven unattended or cook at a temperature setting higher than necessary to avoid causing a stove-top fire or generating smoke that may activate nearby detectors. Manual pull stations are installed near building exits that permit occupants to activate the alarm should they detect a fire condition before the smoke detector activates. With the exception of the Golden Bear Village West and the Honors Building, all buildings are equipped with voicecommunication fire alarm systems. This means that the alarm provides voice instruction to the occupants to evacuate the building; these alarm systems are also used to broadcast mass notification messages. In Golden Bear Village West and Honors Hall, alarm bells/horns sound to notify the residents to evacuate. All fire alarm systems are tested and inspected twice annually by qualified Simplex Grinnell technicians. All residence halls and apartments are equipped with portable Fire Extinguishers. In University Place and Golden Bear Villages they are located inside each suite or apartment. In all other halls, the fire extinguishers are in the corridors. Fire extinguishers should be used by trained individuals only. These units are inspected regularly and serviced annually. All residence halls and apartments have full fire sprinkler protection. Where required by code, some buildings have standpipe systems that are used to supply water to fire hoses on each floor for firefighters. DO NOT tamper with, block, or hang any article or decoration from any portion of the fire sprinkler system. The sprinkler systems are inspected twice per year. Emergency Evacuation and Drills All students are required to evacuate the building at each and every sound of the fire alarm and treat every alarm as a true emergency. This evacuation policy is strictly enforced. Failure to evacuate is a violation of university policy; violators are subject to disciplinary action. Evacuation drills in all residence halls are conducted twice each semester in accordance with fire code requirements. Any questions regarding fire safety equipment or issues can be sent to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Sexual Misconduct Policy & Procedures (DIV-007) Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of sex in seeking access to any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education, which enforces Title IX, has long defined the meaning of Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination broadly to include various forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence that interfere with a student’s ability to equally access educational programs and opportunities. On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 19724 that: • Defines the meaning of “sexual harassment” (including forms of sex-based violence), • Addresses how the University must respond to reports of misconduct falling within the definitions of “sexual harassment” under this Policy, and • Mandates a grievance (or resolution) process the University must follow before issuing a disciplinary 4 The full text of the Final Rule and its extensive Preamble is available here: http://bit.ly/TitleIXReg
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