For the Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

STATISTICS FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2021-2023

Contents

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act) requires higher education institutions to publish campus security policies. The Act also requires that crime data is collected, reported, and disseminated to the campus community, the Department of Education, and potential students and employees.

The 2024 Annual Security Report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

This report includes policies and statistics for the Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension.

The general information included is relevant to all University of Alaska Anchorage campuses. Where appropriate, information unique to particular campuses is also included. UA Board of Regents Policies and University Regulations are applicable to all campuses. The information in this report may be updated throughout the year. For the most up-to-date information, please visit uaa.alaska.edu/safety.

UAA is a proud member of:

This report is published by:

Dean of Students Office
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, RH 122
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
907-786-1214 | uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu

Preparation of the 2024 Annual Security Report

The UAA Police Department keeps campus crime and arrest statistics for the Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex campuses. University Police requests campus crime and arrest statistics for campuses from the Alaska State Troopers and local law enforcement agencies. During the fall and spring semesters, the Dean of Students Office sends requests for statistical information to campus security authorities (CSAs). The Dean of Students Office compiles statistics for the annual security report from CSAs, University Police, state and local law enforcement agencies, the Dean of Students Office, and the Office of Equity and Compliance. For statistical purposes, crime statistics reported to any of these sources are recorded in the calendar year that the crime was reported.

The annual security report, including supplemental documentation, is created and maintained by the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office submits the annual crime statistics published in this report to the Department of Education (ED). The statistical information gathered by the Department of Education is available to the public through the ED website.

University Police Department (UPD) Authority & Jurisdiction - Anchorage Campus,  Aviation Technology Complex, and Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) College

The University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department is a unit within the larger institution of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and ultimately the University of Alaska System. The Anchorage campus and Aviation Technology Complex are urban, metropolitan campuses with 73 buildings, 3.2 million gross square feet of space, 6.6 lane miles of roadway, located on 360 acres, and within the University-Medical District (U-MED) of Anchorage, serving a campus population of approximately 12,000+ people. Because of the location of these campuses, UPD has unique challenges as it relates to community safety and law enforcement. It is surrounded by three medical facilities (including psychiatric / drug rehabilitation treatment facilities), the largest juvenile justice treatment center in the state, a private university, and federal government facilities. These peripheral institutions require additional consideration, awareness, and response needs.

UPD employs full-time, commissioned and armed police officers, certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council. UPD officers have arrest authority and arrest perpetrators of criminal activity. UPD officers are responsible for enforcing Alaska State Statutes, local laws, UAA policies, investigating incidents, and maintaining order on campus and surrounding property.

UPD also employs non-commissioned security personnel who are responsible for assisting with the physical security of the campus buildings on the Anchorage and Mat-Su College campuses. University Police also employs non-commissioned Event Security personnel who are unarmed. Event Security are both students and non-students who assist with special events or major events on campus by performing bag and person searches for the overall safety of the event and attendees. Both Security Officers and Event Security can detain suspects until police arrival but have no power of arrest.

Security Officers and Event Security have the authority to enforce University policies.

Security Officers and Event Security are not sworn officers, but they are responsible for enforcing University policies, and those policies include enforcing violations of the law. Security Officers and Event Security document violations of University policy/law and contact UPD officers to report observed violations of federal and state laws.

The Security Officers and Event Security have jurisdiction to operate on UAA owned or controlled property.

The prosecution of all criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor, that occur on and around the Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex campuses are referred to the Anchorage District Attorney or the Anchorage Municipal Prosecutor's Office in Anchorage. Offenses and cases originating from the Mat-Su College Campus are referred to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough District Attorney's Office. Cases involving juveniles are referred to the appropriate agency. If minor offenses involving University rules and regulations are committed by University students, staff, or faculty, UPD may also refer the matter to the Dean of Students Office, Human Resources, and the Office of Equity and Compliance (Title IX), respectively. UPD notifies the Office of Equity and Compliance when an incident or offense involves dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, gender-based, or sexual misconduct.

As needed or requested, UPD will conduct joint investigative efforts with investigators from the Anchorage Police Department (APD), the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD), the Alaska State Troopers (AST), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other law enforcement agencies.

UPD utilizes the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Network (NLETS) terminals. Through these systems, police personnel can access the State of Alaska computer system and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer system. These computer databases are used for accessing criminal history data, nationwide police records, driver/vehicle identification information, as well as other local, state and federal law enforcement information.

UPD Police Officers also provide a blend of customer service and community policing unique to the University setting. Those services include maintaining security of University buildings, providing crime prevention classes to students, staff, and members of the community, providing safety escorts, vehicle unlocks, and vehicle jumpstarts on campus.

UPD Police Officers are certified to enforce criminal laws throughout the State of Alaska; however, their normal patrol jurisdiction is confined to the U-MED District and associated roadways to and from the Aviation Technology Complex and the University Center. UPD Police Officers have concurrent jurisdiction with the Anchorage Police Department on the University of Alaska Anchorage & University of Alaska System Office property. UPD Police Officers will respond to calls for service for neighboring areas when requested by outside agencies. At the Mat-Su College officers restrict their patrols to University owned properties within the area.

Security Personnel Authority & Jurisdiction - Community Campuses

Matanuska-Susitna College

The University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department provides a security officer or police officer, depending on staffing, on-site at Matanuska-Susitna College on a full time basis, to assist with crime prevention and campus patrols specific to the Mat-Su Campus. As needed a university police officer will respond to assist. The security officer is normally present during business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All services are coordinated via the Anchorage Campus and if assistance is needed, please call the main UPD phone number at 907-786-1120 or 911 in an emergency.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus, Kodiak College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

These campuses do not have University of Alaska Anchorage police or security department personnel.

Agency Cooperation

Anchorage Campus and Aviation Technology Complex

The University Police Department (UPD) has established working relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities, such as the Anchorage Police Department and Alaska State Troopers. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishes a mutual aid agreement between UPD and the Anchorage Police Department (APD). UPD enjoys an especially good relationship with APD. The exercise of that authority is described in a mutual aid agreement between UPD and APD that outlines that each police department will assist each other when needed. APD will have primary jurisdiction of crimes occurring off campus. UPD will have primary jurisdiction of crimes occurring on campus. Special needs are communicated between police departments as they occur.

UPD also coordinates with the Alaska State Troopers (AST) on an as needed basis.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

Local police departments provide services to these campuses, when requested:

In spring 2017, VPD signed a document outlining an emergency response card protocol for housing at Prince William Sound College.

All UAA Campuses

UAA has a memorandum of understanding with the Anchorage Police Department and does address assisting UPD with investigations of major incidents on the Anchorage and Aviation campuses.

UPD does not have MOU’s with the Alaska State Troopers for any campuses. UPD does not have MOU’s with the Homer Police Department, the Soldotna Police Department, the Kodiak Police Department, the Cordova Police Department, or the Valdez Police Department. UPD does not have MOU’s with the Department of Defense Police or Military Force Protection Units for the JBER locations.

Daily Crime Log

Anchorage Campus

UPD maintains a daily log of all reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property, or on public property within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The daily crime log will contain information for all crimes reported to UPD in the U-MED District and associated roadways to and from the Aviation Technology Complex and the University Center. The log maintains basic information on reported crimes, including the date the crime was reported; the date and time the crime occurred; the nature of the crime; and the general location of the crime.

The crime log for the past 60 days is located in the lobby of the University Police Department at 114 Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus. Crime logs are available for up to the past seven years, within two business days of a request for public inspection. Information may be temporarily withheld if certain requirements are met, such as if sharing the information may jeopardize an on-going investigation or jeopardize the safety of an individual.

Aviation Technology Campus

UPD maintains a daily log of all reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property, or on public property within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The daily crime log will contain information for all crimes reported to UPD on the Aviation Technology Complex and the associated roadways. The log maintains basic information on reported crimes, including the date the crime was reported; the date and time the crime occurred; the nature of the crime; and the general location of the crime.

The crime log for the past 60 days is located in the aviation administration office. Crime logs are available for up to the past seven years, within two business days of a request for public inspection, from the University Police Department. Information may be temporarily withheld if certain requirements are met, such as if sharing the information may jeopardize an on-going investigation or jeopardize the safety of an individual.

Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) College

UPD started providing services to the Mat-Su College on March 15, 2022. Prior to March 15, 2022, Mat-Su College did not have a security department or campus police presence. UPD maintains a daily log of all reported crimes that have occurred on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property, or on public property within the campus or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The daily crime log will contain information for all crimes reported on the Mat-Su Campus and the surrounding forested area and trail system controlled by the college. The log maintains basic information on reported crimes, including the date the crime was reported; the date and time the crime occurred; the nature of the crime; and the general location of the crime.

The crime log for the past 60 days is located outside the door of the UPD office 122c in the Jalmar Kerttula Building on the Mat-Su Campus.  Crime logs older than 60 days are available within two business days of a request for public inspection, from the University Police main office. Crime Logs are not older than March 15, 2022 for Mat-Su College as the college did not have a security department prior to this date. Information may be temporarily withheld if certain requirements are met, such as if sharing the information may jeopardize an on-going investigation or jeopardize the safety of an individual.

Reporting a Crime

Anchorage Campus and Aviation Technology Complex

UAA encourages students, employees, visitors, and community members to report all crimes, emergencies and public safety related incidents to the University Police Department (UPD) in an accurate and timely manner, in an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or 907-786-1120.

UPD is available 24 hours a day to answer calls. In response to a call, UPD will take the required action, either dispatching an officer and/or other emergency services or assisting the caller with contacting the appropriate emergency services to file an incident report. All reported crimes will be investigated by University Police.

UPD incident reports involving students may be forwarded to the Dean of Students Office for review and potential action through the student disciplinary process. Likewise, UPD incident reports involving faculty may be forwarded to the Provost's Office and incident reports involving staff may be forwarded to Human Resources. UPD incident reports involving dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and gender-based or sexual misconduct will be forwarded to the Office of Equity and Compliance.

Crimes should be reported to UPD and/or other preferred receivers of reports (listed below) to be assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and/or the daily crime log as well as assessing it to determine if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

The University community is encouraged to accurately and promptly report crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report by calling UPD. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or 907-786-1120. You may also use an emergency phone in an elevator, or use one of the blue-lighted emergency phones throughout campus. For non-emergencies on campus, you can contact UPD at 907-786-1120. 

Here is a list of other preferred receivers of reports on the Anchorage campus who you may contact to report a crime:

JBER - Elmendorf Extension and JBER - Richardson Extension

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the 673d Security Forces Squadron, University Police and the Military and Veteran Student Services Program Director in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the Military and Veteran Student Services Program Director.
• For non-emergencies, phone the local police and then contact the University Police at 907-786-1120 or contact the Military and Veteran Student Services Program Director.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the Homer Police Department and the Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator.
• For non-emergencies, phone the local police and then contact the Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the Soldotna Police Department and College Director or Student Services Director in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the College Director or Student Services Director.
• For non-emergencies, phone Soldotna Police and then contact the College Director or Student Services Director.

Kodiak College and Kodiak High School Extension

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the Kodiak Police Department and the College Director, Student Services Representative, or High School Initiatives Coordinator in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the College Director or Student Services Representative.
• For non-emergencies, phone the local police and then contact the College Director, Student Services Representative, or High School Initiatives Coordinator.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to University Police or 911 as well as to the College Director, the Director of Academic Affairs, the Director of Student Services, or the Theater Director in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 to reach Alaska State Troopers and then contact the College Director, the Director of Academic Affairs, the Director of Student Services, or the Theater Director.
• For non-emergencies, dial UPD at 907-786-1120 and then contact the College Director, Director of Academic Affairs, or the Director of Student Services.

Prince William Sound College - Valdez Campus

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the Valdez Police Department and the College Director or Assistant Director of Student Affairs in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the College Director or Assistant Director of Student Affairs.
• For non-emergencies, phone the local police and then contact the College Director or Assistant Director of Student Affairs.

Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

Students, staff, faculty, and visitors should report campus crimes, emergencies, and safety concerns to the local police department and the Extension Campus Coordinator or College Director in an accurate and timely manner, including when the victim elects to, or is unable to, make such a report. A report is assessed for inclusion in the annual crime statistics and for determination if it warrants providing timely warning notices to the University community, when appropriate.

• In an emergency, dial 911 and then contact the Extension Campus Coordinator or College Director.
• For non-emergencies, phone the local police and then contact the Extension Campus Coordinator or College Director.

Campus Security Authorities

Federal law maintains that in addition to University Police Department (UPD) officers, any person who has a significant responsibility for student and campus activities is a campus security authority (CSA). A CSA is required to report any Clery-related offense immediately to UPD or the preferred professionals at each campus. CSAs may withhold the name(s) of the individual(s) involved when reporting to UPD or the college or campus director, but CSAs are required to report the name(s) of individual(s) involved to the Title IX Coordinator in cases of dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Reports from CSAs will be evaluated to determine if it is necessary to issue a timely warning to the campus if the incident or crime represents a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. During the fall and spring semesters, the Dean of Students Office sends requests for statistical information to campus security authorities (CSAs).

Reporting a Crime Confidentially to UAA

University Police encourage anyone who is the victim or witness to any crime to promptly report the incident to the police. Confidential reports can be made to the University Police. Confidential reports of crime can also be made to campus security authorities (unless the report involves dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault). The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential while taking steps to enhance the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, UAA can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees and visitors; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution. However, if the University determines that the nature of the reported offense is severe enough or pervasive, the University can take action to investigate or remedy the reported criminal activity.

Anonymous Reporting: Silent Witness and EthicsPoint

The purpose of an anonymous report is to comply with your wish to keep the reporting person anonymous, while taking steps to foster a safer campus community. With such information, the University can report more accurate crime statistics; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution.

Silent Witness is a program where anyone may anonymously report criminal or other suspicious activity at UAA to University Police (UPD). To file an anonymous report, concerned citizens may submit a form on the Silent Witness webpage. Types of crime/incidents reportable on the form include alcohol/drugs, domestic violence/abuse, stalking/harassment, assault, and disruptive/concerning behavior. The form asks individuals to report the location, date/time, and description of the incident as well as subjects involved.

Information submitted via this form is reviewed by UPD 24 hours a day, but this is a secondary reporting option and should not be used to report crimes in progress. To report crimes in progress, call UPD at 907-786-1120 or dial 911 in the case of an emergency. A web link to the Silent Witness program can be found on the UPD website: www.uaa.alaska.edu/upd.

EthicsPoint is a third party hotline, provided by the University of Alaska Statewide Office of Audit and Consulting Services, and is able to receive anonymous reports in confidence if the reporter so chooses. Community members are encouraged to use this hotline to make reports relating to Board of Regents policies, university regulations or procedures, any applicable federal, state, borough, or city violations, and any other regulations that may apply to University programs. Reports may be made with EthicsPoint online or by phone at 855-251-5719.

Confidentiality with UAA's Pastoral and Professional Counselors

UAA “Pastoral Counselors” and “Professional Counselors,” when acting as such, are not considered to be campus security authorities and are not required to report crimes for inclusion into the annual disclosure of crime statistics. The term “Pastoral Counselor” is defined as “a person who is associated with a religious order or denomination, is recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling, and is functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor.” The term "Professional Counselor" is defined as “an employee of an institution 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.” As a matter of policy, pastoral and professional counselors are encouraged, if and when they deem it appropriate, to inform persons being counseled of the procedures to report crimes on a voluntary basis for inclusion into the annual crime statistics. UAA is not required to issue a timely warning with respect to crimes reported to pastoral or professional counselors.

Timely Warning Notices

All UAA Campuses

Timely warning notices may be issued when a Clery-reportable crime that occurs on or within UAA’s Clery Geography (On Campus, Public Property and Noncampus property), is reported to a campus security authority and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. 

Timely warning notices are usually distributed for:

• Major incidents of arson
• Murder / non-negligent manslaughter
• A burglary or motor vehicle theft
• 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)
• Aggravated assaults will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine the seriousness of the offense; or whether a continuing threat is present
• Reports of sex offenses are considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the facts of the case and if it is reported within six months of the incident
• Other Clery crimes as determined by the UAA UPD Chief of Police or their designee in their absence

A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the UAA community about other safety-related information which is not covered by UAA’s Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies.

UAA does not issue timely warning notices for the above listed crimes if:

• The police apprehends the subject(s) and the threat of imminent danger for members of the University community has been mitigated by the apprehension.
• If a report was not filed in a timely manner.
• If a report was not filed with University Police or a campus security authority or if the crime was not reported in a manner that would allow notice of a "timely" warning for the community. A general guideline is that a report filed more than ten days after the date of the reported incident may not allow UAA to post a "timely" warning to the community. This type of situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• UAA is not required to issue a timely warning notice with respect to crimes reported to a pastoral or professional counselor.

All timely warning notices will include the following, unless issuing any of this information would risk compromising law enforcement efforts:

• Date and time or timeframe of the incident
• A brief description of the incident
• Information that will promote safety and potentially aid in the prevention of similar crimes (crime prevention or safety tips)
• Suspect description(s) when deemed appropriate and if there is sufficient detail (see below)
• University Police contact information
• Other information as deemed appropriate by the University Police Department

The description of subjects in a case will only be included in the timely warning notification if there is a sufficient amount of detail to describe the individual. If the only known descriptors are sex and race, that will not be included in the notification. 

Timely warning notices will be distributed as soon as pertinent information is available, in a manner that withholds the names of victims as confidential, and with the goal of aiding in the prevention of similar occurrences. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) strictly prohibits publishing victim names in timely warning notifications.

Anchorage Campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, and JBER - Richardson Extension

Timely warnings are issued when: 1) a Clery crime that occurs within our Clery geography is reported directly to the University Police Department (UPD) or indirectly to UPD through a campus security authority or the Anchorage Police Department and 2) it is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies. The University Police Chief or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. UPD and/or the Incident Management Team (IMT) are responsible for issuing timely warnings. Timely warning notices are typically drafted and distributed for IMT by University Marketing and Communications, UPD, or the Department of Environment Health & Safety / Risk Management.

The IMT consists of members from the Dean of Students Office, University Police, Facilities and Campus Services, and University Marketing and Communications. Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone or email; via UAA email; posted signs; the UAA website; social media websites; and/or via the Seawolf Daily. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to UPD by phoning 907-786-1120 or going in person to the UPD dispatch center in Eugene Short Hall, Room 114.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

Timely warnings are issued to the Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus (KBC) when a Clery crime that occurs within KBC’s Clery geography is reported to a campus security authority and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies. The KBC Campus Director or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. The KBC Campus Director or designee is responsible for coordinating the response. Timely Warning Notices are typically written and distributed by the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator. If the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator is unavailable, the KPC Student Services Director would assume responsibility. If that person is unavailable, the KBC Campus Director would assume responsibility. In the event the Campus Director or designee is not able to address the Timely Warning in a timely manner then the UAA Chief of Police may distribute a timely warning on their behalf.

Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email; and/or via UA email. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the KBC Campus Director by phoning 907-235-1656. In the evening hours, the KBC Community Events Coordinator should be notified by calling 907-235-1674. The Facilities Manager can also be reached in the evenings at 907-235-1673.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus

Timely warnings are issued to the Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus (KRC) when a Clery crime that occurs within KRC’s Clery geography is reported to a campus security authority and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies. The College Director or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. The College Director is responsible for coordinating the response. Timely warning notices are typically written and distributed by the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator. If the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator is unavailable, the KPC Student Services Director would assume responsibility. If that person is unavailable, the College Director would assume responsibility. In the event the College Director or designee is not able to address the Timely Warning in a timely manner then the UAA Chief of Police may distribute a timely warning on their behalf.

Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone or email; and/or via UA email. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the College Director by phoning 907-398-3757 or visiting Room 183 in the Brockel Building. When classes are in session in the evenings, the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator should be notified by calling 907-262-0346. Facilities staff may also be reached by calling 907-262-0302.

Kodiak College and Kodiak High School Extension

Timely warnings are issued to the Kodiak College campus when a Clery crime that occurs within our Clery geography is reported to a campus security authority and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies. The College Director or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. The College Director or designee is responsible for issuing timely warnings and coordinating the response. Timely warning notices are typically written and distributed by College Director or designee. In the event the College Director or designee is not able to address the Timely Warning in a timely manner then the UAA Chief of Police may distribute a timely warning on their behalf.

Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone or email; in person; via UAA email; and/or posted signs. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information that may warrant a timely warning should report the circumstances to the College Director by calling 907-486-1220 or visiting the Director's Office in Room 104 of the Benny Benson Building. In the evening hours, the Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Supervisor should be notified. The Maintenance Technician may be notified by calling 907-942-0079; the Maintenance Supervisor may be notified by calling 907-539-2537 or visiting the Facilities Services Office in Room 134 of the Technology Center.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Timely warnings are issued to the Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC) community when a Clery crime that occurs within our Clery geography is reported to a campus security authority (CSA) and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies, as described subsequently. The College Director or UPD Chief of Police or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. The College Director or UPD Chief of Police or designee is responsible for coordinating this effort. Timely warning notices are typically written by the College Director or UPD Chief of Police or designee and distributed by 1) the University Police Department or 2) the Director of Student Services in consultation with the MSC Information Systems (IS) Manager. 

Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone or email; via UAA email; postings throughout the campus buildings; verbally and/or posted on the College website. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the College Director by calling 907-745-9721, or by notifying UPD Police in person or by calling UPD Dispatch at 907-786-1120, or visiting Room 101 of the Jalmar Kerttula Building. In the evening hours, the maintenance staff on-duty should be notified by calling 907-745-9789.

Prince William Sound College and the PWSC Cordova Extension

Timely warnings are issued to the Prince William Sound College (PWSC) community when a Clery crime that occurs within our Clery geography is reported to a campus security authority and is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees. A “Seawolf Advisory” may also be issued to inform the community about other safety-related information which is not covered by the Timely Warning Notices or Emergency Notification policies. The College Director or designee reviews all reports to determine if there is a serious or continuing threat to the community and if the distribution of a timely warning notice is warranted. The College Director or designee is responsible for issuing timely warnings. Timely warning notices are typically written by the College Director and distributed by the Assistant Director of Student Affairs. In the event the College Director or designee is not able to address the Timely Warning in a timely manner then the UAA Chief of Police may distribute a timely warning on their behalf.

Timely warnings may be communicated through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone or email; via UAA email; postings throughout the buildings; verbally and/or the College website. Registered students and current employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the College Director by calling 907-834-1662 or visiting Room 141B in the main campus building. In the evening hours, please call 911 first and then notify PWSC administration by calling 907-834-1606.

Emergency Notifications

Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex Campuses

UAA maintains an Emergency Response Plan that outlines responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

University units are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans.

The Incident Management Team (IMT), consisting of members from the Dean of Students Office, University Police, Facilities and Campus Services, and University Marketing and Communications meets regularly during the academic year to discuss, plan, and address either current or potential incidents which may affect the Anchorage or Aviation Technology Complex campuses. The IMT is charged with managing the emergency from onset to recovery. The IMT has both the decision-making and financial authority to address emergencies on campus. Both UPD supervisors and IMT members have received Incident Command System (ICS) training. ICS training is also provided to other selected University employees who IMT may call upon to help them manage an emergency. The IMT regularly sends email messages to staff and students to educate the campus communities about seasonal safety issues and what to do in the event of specific emergencies.

To report an emergency, dial 911, use an emergency phone in an elevator, or use a blue-lighted emergency phone on campus. Reports about all other police non-emergencies on the Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex campuses should be directed to University Police (UPD) by phoning 907-786-1120.

• In the event of hazardous materials, the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) should notify UPD that they are responding to an incident.
• In the event of fire, UPD will contact AFD to verify they are en-route.
• In the event of a public health emergency, IMT will coordinate with the Student Health & Counseling Center and Alaska Department of Health & Social Services.
• If UAA has a confirmed case of a highly-communicable disease on campus, or UAA has confirmation that an individual or individuals on campus have been exposed to persons who have tested positive for a highly-communicable disease, such conditions would very likely warrant issuance of an Emergency Notification.
• In the event of a natural gas leak, UPD will consult with utility responders to determine the size of the evacuation area.
• In the event that APD pursues a criminal onto campus, APD usually notifies UPD.

University Police has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, University Police has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a significant emergency or dangerous situation/threat to the community. If that is the case, UPD and/or IMT will immediately notify the campus communities or the appropriate segment of the communities, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. UPD and/or IMT will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Due to the immediacy and nature of the incident, UPD, University Marketing and Communications, and/or the Emergency Management Office may initiate the UA Alerts notification system and send immediate notifications to the campus communities or the appropriate segment of the communities. The initial notification may occur through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email; or via UAA email. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus.  Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu.

As soon as is practical, UPD contacts members of IMT. If UPD has not already made an emergency notification, the IMT will determine who should be notified (i.e. the appropriate segment(s) of the UA community) and the content of the notification.

After the initial notification, the IMT may issue subsequent updates/follow-up messages using the previously identified communication methods. The IMT will determine the content of subsequent updates. University Marketing and Communications may also post subsequent notifications on the Anchorage campus Twitter and/or Facebook webpage at twitter.com/uaanchorage or facebook.com/UAAnchorage, the Anchorage campus webpage at www.uaa.alaska.edu, and/or the Anchorage campus information line at 907-786-1800. IMT will issue an all clear notification using any of the previously identified communication methods.

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 University of Alaska Anchorage homepage and/or social media.

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.

The IMT may issue subsequent notifications to specific areas on a campus, one entire campus, or multiple campuses. UPD or their agents may post flyers at each entrance to academic buildings affected by the emergency. Likewise, Residence Life may post flyers at the entrance to residence halls, the front door of each Templewood apartment, and/or the entrance to each Main Apartment Complex stairwell that is affected by the emergency. UPD may use public address systems in Rasmuson Hall, the Library, and the Student Union. UPD may make announcements using speakers on patrol cars or by walking around campus and using megaphones.

University Marketing and Communications is responsible for issuing subsequent notifications and disseminating emergency information to the larger Anchorage community by contacting local media, including television and radio stations and appropriate agencies.

General Evacuation Procedures

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify UPD (907-786-1120 Non-Emergency Number) or dial 911. 

1. Remain Calm 
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs. 
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform UPD or the responding Fire Dept. of the individual's location.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles. 
5. Do not re-enter the building.

In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area by building safety coordinators. IMT may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that an entire campus needs to be evacuated, the IMT may recommend to the Chancellor to close that campus. In the event of a campus-wide evacuation, on campus residents would be asked to stay with relatives or friends in Anchorage. If on campus residents do not have local relatives or friends off campus, University Housing will coordinate alternate housing for on campus residents. In the event of an emergency, the IMT may ask everyone to "shelter-in-place." Information on what it means to "shelter-in-place" is discussed in the following section of this report.

The IMT makes safety announcements and reminders to the University community throughout the year. When the IMT needs to inform the campus community about school closures due to snow or other safety issues, notifications may be made using the following forms of communication:

• UAA webpage (www.uaa.alaska.edu)
• Campus Switchboard at 907-786-1800 and press 2
• Personal notifications via email, telephone, and text messages from UA Alerts uaalert.alaska.edu
• UAA Institutional Social Media
• Local Media Outlets: print, television, and radio
• Your UAA-assigned email inbox

The Department of Environment Health & Safety / Risk Management regularly schedules tests of our emergency plans. In the past, the Anchorage campus has invited APD, AFD, local hospitals, Joint Base Elmendorf Fort Richardson, and Alaska Pacific University to participate to test the coordination of multiple agencies to address an emergency. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. 

In the past few years, the Anchorage campus has conducted tests on earthquakes, plane crashes, hazardous materials, terrorism, and active shooter scenarios. In every planned test, there is an after-action review that is written and distributed to the IMT and administration. The Department of Environment Health & Safety / Risk Management keeps a description of the tests including dates and times of the tests and whether they were announced or unannounced.

Once a year, campus building evacuation drills occur across the entire Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex campuses. At these events, UAA's Emergency Manager hands out flyers explaining to students and employees what to do in the event of a building evacuation. The Emergency Manager keeps a description of each test including a description of the exercise, the date and time, and whether the drill was announced or unannounced. The Emergency Manager summarizes the results of the evacuation tests for each building and forwards a report to each Building Manager. To see the evacuation results for a particular building on campus, see the Building Manager. For a current list of Building Managers, see https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/administrative-services/departments/facilities-campus-services/building-managers.cshtml

In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, the campuses will publish their emergency response and evacuation procedures by including a link to the Emergency Operations Plan in a Seawolf Daily announcement. UAA's Emergency Operations Plan and family of documents includes single-page, incident action plans for specific topics, i.e., fire alarms, pandemic illnesses, and suspicious packages or substances. For further information regarding UAA's emergency response preparedness, please visit www.uaa.alaska.edu/emergency.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension and JBER - Richardson Extension

On the military installation, the military emergency services are the default agency with responsibility for responding to and summoning the necessary resources to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. Access to the military installation may be limited while military services are responding to a reported emergency. UAA has no jurisdiction for emergency response on the military installation. To learn more about the emergency response procedures for the military installation, please contact the 673d Security Forces Squadron at 907-552-7070.

To report an emergency, call 911 and the Anchorage Police Dispatch will route the call to JBER Emergency Services. The non-emergency number for 673d Security Forces Squadron is 907-552-7070. After making a 911 call to JBER Emergency Services, it is important to notify University Police at 907-786-1120 as local responders may not notify the university that they are responding to an emergency on the military installation.

General Evacuation Procedures

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911.

1. Remain Calm 
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs. 
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform UPD or the responding Fire Dept. of the individual's location.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles. 
5. Do not re-enter the building.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

The Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) - Kachemak Bay Campus (KBC) maintains an Emergency Response Plan that outlines responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

University units are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans.

At KBC, the Campus Director should be contacted at the first indication of an emergency. The KBC Campus Director may be notified by calling 907-235-1656. In the evening hours, the KBC Community Events Coordinator may be notified by calling 907-235-1674. The Facilities Manager can also be reached at 907-235-1673. Depending on the nature of the emergency, it may be necessary to contact 911 first and then a KBC representative. If you dial 911, it is important to contact the KBC Campus Director or KBC Community Events Coordinator because local emergency responders may not notify KBC representatives that they are responding to an emergency on campus. The KBC Campus Director will notify the KPC College Director or designee who will in turn notify the UAA Chancellor and UAA Director of Safety.

The KBC Campus Director or designee has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, the KBC Campus Director or designee has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a significant emergency or dangerous situation/threat to the community. If that is the case, the KBC Campus Director or designee will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. The KBC Campus Director or designee will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification may occur via email or through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus. Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu.

The KBC Campus Director or designee may seek assistance from the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator or the KBC Facilities Manager who can aid the KBC Campus Director to manage the emergency. If the KBC Campus Director or designee has not already made an emergency notification, the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator can help determine who should be notified (i.e. the appropriate segment(s) of the KBC community), decide the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system. The KBC Campus Director and KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator have the decision-making authority needed to address emergencies on campus. The KBC Campus Director and KBC Student Services Manager will notify and consult the KPC College Director, who will in turn notify the Kachemak Bay Campus Emergency Response Team.

After the initial notification, KBC may issue subsequent notifications/follow-up messages to the KBC community via email. The KBC Campus Director or designee will determine the content of subsequent notifications. The Campus Director may also disseminate emergency information to the larger KBC community by notifying the local media and/or enlisting the help of the Homer Police Department. 

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.

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911.

1. Remain Calm
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs.
3. Assist the physically impaired.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. Do not re-enter the building until the all-clear notification is provided.

In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area. The KBC Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that the entire KPC - Kachemak Bay Campus needs to be evacuated, the KBC Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator may indicate the campus is closed. In the event of an emergency, the KBC Campus Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator may ask everyone to "shelter-in-place."

The KPC - Kachemak Bay Campus regularly schedules tests of KBC’s emergency plans. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. The KBC Facilities Manager maintains a description of each test including a description of the exercise, the date and time of the test, and whether it was announced or unannounced. In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, KBC will send an email to the KBC community that contains a link to the KBC’s Emergency Response Plan. 

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus

The Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) - Kenai River Campus (KRC) maintains an Emergency Response Plan that outlines the responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

University units are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans.

At KRC, the College Director should be contacted at the first indication of an emergency. The College Director may be notified by calling 907-398-3757 or visiting Room 183 in the Brockel Building. When classes are in session in the evenings, the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator should be notified by calling 907-262-0346. The Director of Facilities can be contacted by calling 907-262-0325. Depending on the nature of the emergency, it may be necessary to phone 911 first and then contact the College Director or designee. However, if you call 911, it is still important to contact the College Director or KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator because local emergency responders may not notify KRC representatives that they are responding to an emergency on campus. 

The College Director or designee has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, the College Director or designee has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a threat to the community. If that is the case, the College Director or designee will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. The College Director or designee will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification may occur via email or through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus. Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. 

As soon as is practical, the College Director or designee will assemble members of the KPC - Kenai River Campus Emergency Response Team (ERT) who will assist the College Director to manage the emergency. KPC - Kenai River Campus ERT members include the College Director, Student Services Director, Director of Facilities, KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator, and Advancement Programs Manager. If the College Director or designee has not already made an emergency notification, the ERT will determine who should be notified, decide the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system.

The KPC - Kenai River Campus ERT will notify and may consult the Anchorage campus Incident Management Team.

After the initial notification, the College Director or designee may issue subsequent notifications/follow-up messages to the KRC community via email. The College Director or designee will determine the content of subsequent notifications. The College Director may also disseminate emergency information to the larger KPC community by contacting the Borough, notifying the local media, and/or enlisting the help of the Soldotna Police Department.  

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.

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911.

1. Remain Calm
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs.
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform the responding Fire Dept. of the individual's location.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. Do not re-enter the building.

In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area. The ERT may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that the entire KPC - Kenai River Campus needs to be evacuated, the ERT may indicate the campus is closed. In the event of an emergency, the ERT may ask everyone to "shelter-in-place."

The KPC - Kenai River Campus regularly schedules tests of the KRC’s emergency plans. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. The KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator maintains a description of each test including a description of the exercise, the date and time of the test, and whether it was announced or unannounced. In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, the KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator will coordinate sending an email to the KRC community that contains a link to the KRC’s Emergency Response Plan. 

Kodiak College and Kodiak High School Extension

Kodiak College maintains an Emergency Response Manual that outlines responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

University units are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans. For the Kodiak High School Extension, primary issuance of emergency notifications for that location will come from the Kodiak School District Office.

At Kodiak College, the College Director or designee should be contacted at the first indication of an emergency. The College Director may be notified by calling 907-486-1220 or visiting the Director's Office in Room 104 of the Benny Benson Building. In the evening hours, the Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Supervisor should be notified. The Maintenance Technician may be notified by calling 907-942-0079; the Maintenance Supervisor may be notified by calling 907-539-2537 or visiting the Facilities Services Office in Room 134 of the Technology Center. Depending on the nature of the emergency, it may be necessary to contact 911 (e.g. Kodiak Police Department or Fire Department) first and then contact the College Director or designee. It is important to contact the College Director or designee because local emergency responders may not notify the College Director or designee that they are responding to an emergency on campus.

If Kodiak College has a confirmed case of a highly-communicable disease on campus, or Kodiak College has confirmation that an individual or individuals on campus have been exposed to persons who have tested positive for a highly-communicable disease, such conditions would very likely warrant issuance of an Emergency Notification. 

The College Director or designee has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, the College Director or designee has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a significant emergency or dangerous situation/threat to the community. If that is the case, the College Director or designee will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. The College Director or designee will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification may occur via email, verbally, and/or through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus. Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. Staff and faculty may also be called personally.

As soon as is practical, the College Director or designee will call together members of the Kodiak College Incident Management Team (IMT) to help manage the emergency. If the College Director or designee has not already made an emergency notification, the Kodiak College IMT will determine who should be notified (i.e. the appropriate segment(s) of the UA community), decide the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system.

The Kodiak College IMT will notify and may consult with the Anchorage campus Incident Management Team. The Kodiak College IMT has both the decision-making and financial authority to address emergencies on campus. The Kodiak College IMT may ask the Kodiak College Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help respond to the emergency. The CERT is a volunteer group of faculty and staff members who receive periodic training on how to be a first responder including fire-fighting, triage, first-aid, and light search-and-rescue. The CERT can be contacted by calling the College Director at 907-486-1220.

After the initial notification, the Kodiak College IMT may issue subsequent notifications/follow-up messages to Kodiak College via email or phone. CERT members may post flyers at each entrance to buildings affected by the emergency. CERT members may walk around campus to classrooms, offices, and parking lots to make verbal announcements. The College Director or designee may post announcements on the Kodiak College website at www.koc.alaska.edu. The College Director or designee may also disseminate emergency information to the larger Kodiak community via contacting the local radio station to notify nearby community members who may be in danger. The larger community can also access emergency information via the Kodiak College homepage and/or social media.

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.

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911.

1. Remain Calm
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs.
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform the responding fire department of the individual's location.
4. Proceed with evacuation to the Emergency Assembly Area (far north end of the main parking lot). Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. Do not re-enter the building until an all clear has been established.

In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area. The Kodiak College IMT may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that the entire Kodiak College campus needs to be evacuated, the Kodiak College IMT may indicate the campus is closed. In the event of an emergency, the Kodiak College IMT may ask everyone to "shelter-in-place."

Kodiak College regularly schedules tests of the Kodiak College Emergency Response Plan (ERP). The Kodiak College ERP contains plans for fires, explosions, earthquakes, active shooters, bomb threats, bear encounters, power outages, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, lockdown orders, and campus evacuations. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. The College Director maintains a description of each test including a description of the exercise, the date and time of the test, and whether it was announced or unannounced. In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, Kodiak College will send an email to the campus community that contains a link to the Kodiak College ERP.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC) maintains an Emergency Response Plan as outlined in the corresponding MSC Manual for the Emergency Response Plan.  This manual describes the responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This manual also outlines incident priorities, campus organization, and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

Mat-Su College, as a campus within UAA, is responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. These operational plans are developed in consultation with both UAA and UA Statewide leadership. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these emergency response and continuity of operations plans.

In the event of an emergency at MSC, contact 911. After contact with 911, and/or in the event of less urgent situations, contact the College Director or designee. During the evening hours, Physical Plant personnel should be contacted after calling 911. The College Director or designee should always be notified of all significant problems within twenty-four hours, if not sooner. Contact information is as follows: 

• College Director's Office 907-745-9721, Jalmar Kerttula Building (JKB) 101
• Physical Plant 907-745-9789

In the unlikely event that neither the College Director’s office nor the Physical Plant can be notified in a timely manner, then UAA’s University Police Department (UPD) should be notified by calling 907-786-1120. 

If MSC has a confirmed case of a highly-communicable disease on campus, or MSC has confirmation that an individual or individuals on campus have been exposed to person(s) who have tested positive for a highly-communicable disease, such conditions would very likely warrant issuance of an Emergency Notification. 

The College Director or designee has the responsibility of responding to and summoning the necessary resources to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may, or does, cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, the College Director or designee has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a significant emergency or dangerous situation/threat to the campus or immediate community. If that is the case, the College Director or designee will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. The College Director or designee will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification may occur via UAA email, or through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus. Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu.

As soon as is practical, the College Director or designee will assemble members of the MSC Incident Management Team (IMT) who will assist the College Director to manage the emergency. MSC IMT members include the College Director, Physical Plant Coordinator, Director of Academic Affairs, Director of Administrative Services, Director of Student Services, and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator. The Mat-Su Middle College Principal is an ex-officio member of the MSC IMT. If the College Director or designee has not already made an emergency notification, the MSC IMT will determine who should be notified (i.e., the appropriate segment(s) of the UA community), decide the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system. 

The College Director, Director of Academic Affairs, Director of Student Services, or the Theater Director, who are members of the MSC IMT as listed in the manual for Emergency Response Plan, will notify and consult with the Anchorage campus Incident Management Team on Clery reportable crimes. The MSC IMT has both the decision-making and financial authority needed to address emergencies on campus. The MSC IMT may ask the MSC Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT), as listed within the Emergency Response Plan Manual, to help respond to an emergency. The CERT can be contacted by calling the College Director’s Office, 907-745-9721. The MSC IMT meets as needed during Executive Staff meetings that occur twice a month. Annually the MSC IMT meets to review and revise as necessary this policy and the manual for the Emergency Response Plan. 

After the initial notification, the MSC IMT may issue subsequent notifications/follow-up messages to the MSC community via announcements on the MSC website: www.matsu.alaska.edu. The MSC IMT will determine the content of subsequent notifications. MSC IMT members may post flyers at each entrance to buildings affected by the emergency or walk around campus and make verbal announcements. The College Director may also disseminate emergency information to the larger MSC community by contacting the homeowners association of the subdivision adjacent to the college, contacting the Borough, notifying the local media, and/or enlisting the help of the Alaska State Troopers to notify individuals affected by the emergency. The larger community can also access emergency information via the MSC homepage and/or social media.

If there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus, the institution will follow its emergency notification procedures. The 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.

The procedures for the following incidences are detailed within the manual for the Emergency Response Plan: 

• Fire
• Explosions 
• Earthquakes
• Bomb Threats
• Power Outages
• Medical Emergencies
• Hazardous Material Conditions
• Criminal Activity
• Criminal Trespass
• Threats
• Domestic Violence Situations
• Active Shooter
• Deaths on or Near Campus
• Wildlife & Animal Incident
• Suicide Threat
• Volcano

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify the Alaska State Troopers (907-745-2131 Non-Emergency Number) or dial 911. 

1. Remain Calm 
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs. 
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit without using an elevator, secure a safe location near a stairwell, and immediately inform the police or the responding fire department of the individual's location.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. Do not re-enter the building.

In the event that a building must be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area. The MSC IMT may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that the entire campus needs to be evacuated, the MSC IMT may indicate the campus is closed. In the event of an emergency, the MSC IMT may ask everyone to shelter-in-place.

MSC regularly schedules tests of the MSC emergency plans. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. The Physical Plant Coordinator maintains a description of each test including a description of the exercise, the date and time of the test, and whether it was announced or unannounced. In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, MSC will send an email to the MSC community with a summary of the MSC emergency response plan. Summaries of the emergency response plan are also handed out annually to students and employees in conjunction with these tests.

Prince William Sound College

Prince William Sound College (PWSC) maintains an Emergency Operations Plan that outlines responsibilities of campus units during emergencies. This plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and specific responsibilities of particular units or positions.

PWSC units are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. Campus emergency management provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans.

At Prince William Sound College, the College Director or designee should be contacted at the first indication of an emergency. The College Director may be notified by calling 907-834-1662 or visiting Room 141B in the main campus building. Depending on the nature of the emergency, it may be necessary to phone 911 first and then contact the College Director or designee. However, if you call 911, it is still important to contact the College Director or designee because local emergency responders may not notify the College Director or designee that they are responding to an emergency on campus. In the evening hours, please call 911 first, and then notify PWSC administration by calling 907-834-1606. The Housing Manager may also be contacted by calling 907-834-1634 during business hours or after hours through the RA on call at 907-831-6032.

If PWSC has a confirmed case of a highly-communicable disease on campus, or PWSC has confirmation that an individual or individuals on campus have been exposed to persons who have tested positive for a highly-communicable disease, such conditions would very likely warrant issuance of an Emergency Notification. 

The College Director or designee has the responsibility of responding to, and summoning the necessary resources, to mitigate, investigate, and document any situation that may cause a significant emergency or dangerous situation. In addition, the College Director or designee has a responsibility to respond to such incidents to confirm or determine if the situation does in fact pose a significant emergency or dangerous situation/threat to the community. If that is the case, the College Director or designee will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring on campus. The College Director or designee will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification may occur via PWSC email or through the UA Alerts notification system which allows participants to choose to be contacted via text message, phone, or email. In addition, the PWSC Incident Management Team (IMT) will initiate a "phone tree" system to attempt to notify employees by email, phone, and/or text message as soon as possible. Face to face communication may also be used in the event of an emergency on campus. Students and employees are automatically enrolled in UA Alerts. To update your contact information in UA Alerts, go to uaalert.alaska.edu. 

As soon as it is practical, the College Director or designee will assemble members of the PWSC IMT who will assist the College Director to manage the emergency. PWSC IMT members include the College Director, Assistant to the Director, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Administrative Services Director, and Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. If the College Director or designee has not already made an emergency notification, the PWSC IMT will determine who should be notified (i.e. the appropriate segment(s) of the UA community), decide the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system.

The College Director or designee will notify the UAA Incident Management Team by contacting UAA UPD at 907-786-1120. The PWSC IMT has both the decision-making and financial authority needed to address emergencies on campus. The PWSC IMT meets once a semester for training and to review campus emergency plans.

After the initial notification, the PWSC IMT or their agents may issue subsequent notifications/follow-up messages to the PWSC campus community. They may post flyers at each entrance to academic buildings affected by the emergency. The College Director and Assistant to the Director may also disseminate emergency information to the larger Valdez community by contacting local media including radio stations and appropriate agencies. The larger community can also access emergency information via the Prince William Sound College homepage and/or social media.

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.

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911. 

1. Remain calm. 
2. Use the exit stairs if you are on the second floor of the Health and Fitness Center. 
3. Assist the physically impaired. If any individual is unable to exit, secure a safe location, and immediately inform the Valdez Police Department or Valdez Fire Department of the individual's location. For example, the Health and Fitness Center area of refuge located at the second floor emergency exit would be an example of a safe location to wait for help. 
4. If at the main campus, proceed to the assembly area located in the south parking lot located at 303 Lowe Street. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. If at student housing or the Facilities Shop/Warehouse, proceed to the assembly area located in the south parking lot of the Facilities Shop/Warehouse located at 153 Pioneer Drive. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
6. If at the Millwright Shop located at 236 Fidalgo Drive, proceed to a clear area at least 150 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
7. Do not re-enter the building.

In the event that a building needs to be evacuated, the occupants will be directed to the emergency assembly area. The PWSC IMT may provide information regarding where events scheduled for that building have been relocated. In the event that the entire PWSC campus needs to be evacuated, the PWSC IMT may indicate the campus is closed. In the event of a campus-wide evacuation, on campus residents would be asked to stay with relatives or friends that live in or around Valdez. If on-campus residents do not have local relatives or friends off campus, the Housing Manager will coordinate alternative housing for on-campus residents. In the event of an emergency, the PWSC IMT may ask everyone to "shelter-in-place."

The PWSC IMT and the Administrative Services Director make safety announcements and reminders to the College community throughout the year. When the PWSC IMT needs to inform the campus community about campus closures due to snow or other safety issues, notifications will be made using the following forms of communication:

• PWSC Website (www.pwsc.alaska.edu)
• PWSC page on Facebook
• Personal notifications via email, telephone, and text messages from UA Alerts
• Radio stations KVAK 93.3 FM and KCHU 770 AM

PWSC regularly schedules tests of the PWSC emergency plans. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced, are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. Both College employees and students are invited to participate in emergency preparedness training exercises once per year. In every planned exercise, there is an after-action review that is written and distributed to the administration. The Administrative Services Director keeps a description of each test, including a description of the exercise, the date and time of the test, and whether it was announced or unannounced. In coordination with at least one test per calendar year, PWSC will publish its emergency response and evacuation procedures by including a link to the Emergency Operations Plan in a campus-wide email announcement. For further information regarding PWSC's emergency response preparedness, please visit www.pwsc.alaska.edu.

PWSC Cordova Extension

At the Cordova extension center, the Extension Campus Coordinator or designee should be contacted at the first indication of an emergency. The Cordova Extension Campus Coordinator can be reached by calling 907-424-7598. Depending on the nature of the emergency, it may be necessary to phone 911 first and then contact the Campus Coordinator. However, if you call 911, it is still important to contact the Campus Coordinator because local emergency responders may not notify the Director that they are responding to an emergency on campus.

The Extension Campus Coordinator or designee will notify the IMT on the Valdez Campus to assist in managing the emergency. The Extension Campus Coordinator or the IMT will immediately notify the appropriate segment of the community, upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of some or all students or employees occurring at that site. The IMT and/or Extension Campus Coordinator will, without delay and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification, and initiate the notification system, unless notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. This notification will be communicated in person due to the small size of each building. See the Valdez Campus section above for a description of the role and response plan of the IMT for PWSC.

Subsequent notifications may be made via KCHU 88.1 FM radio station, by email, or be conducted by other means available within the smaller community.

At the sound of a fire alarm or if you are instructed to evacuate, leave your work area immediately, proceed to the nearest exit, and 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, and notify 911.

1. Remain Calm 
2. Do NOT use Elevators, Use the Stairs. 
3. Assist the physically impaired.
4. Proceed to a clear area at least 50 feet from the building. Keep all walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
5. Do not re-enter the building.

Shelter-in-Place Procedures - What it Means to "Shelter-in-Place"

If an incident occurs and the buildings or areas nearby become unsafe, 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. Thus, 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 (seeking an interior room) until you are told it is safe to come out. Seal doors and window openings to keep bad air out. If the building is damaged, take your personal belongings (purse, wallet, Wolfcard) 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 University Police (UPD), Housing or Residence Life staff members, other University employees, Anchorage Police (APD), or other authorities.

How to "Shelter-in-Place"

If you receive a notification to shelter-in-place, do the following:

1. If you are inside, stay where you are. Collect any emergency shelter-in-place supplies and a telephone to be used in the case of emergency. If you are outdoors, proceed into the closest building quickly or follow instructions from emergency personnel on the scene.
2. 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 building, several rooms may be necessary.
3. Shut and lock all windows (tighter seal) and close exterior doors.
4. Close vents to ventilation systems if you are able. (University staff will turn off ventilation as quickly as possible.)

Building Access, Safety, and Maintenance of Campus Facilities

Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex Campuses

Most campus administrative and educational buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the community, guests, and visitors. During the academic year, normal business hours are Monday through Friday, while limited hours are maintained on Saturday and Sunday. During semester breaks, hours of access may be greatly reduced. During summer breaks and semester breaks, the University often undertakes maintenance and renewal projects that might interfere with building and parking access. For University observed holidays, most buildings are closed to all but approved for access by employees and students.

The University Police (UPD) maintains security of all campus buildings, including residential facilities. UPD locks and unlocks buildings as scheduled by the Building Access Policy. Normally the public has access from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After 5:00 PM the buildings change to restricted status and the use of a UAA Wolfcard is required to access the buildings. Students have building access until 11:00 PM and faculty and staff have 24/7/365 access. During weekdays, contracted custodial services personnel unlock buildings starting at 8:00 AM. Students’ requests for access after hours require approval on a case by case basis and are coordinated and approved by individual departments who have UPD delegated authority. UPD regularly patrols the campuses and walks through buildings.

Anchorage Residential Community Facility Access

The Anchorage residential campus provides on-campus housing for up to 950 students. Traditional residence halls are secured 24 hours a day and are accessible only by swiping an authorized key card. All residential students can access the first floor lobby in each residence hall, though you must be assigned to that specific building in order to access the elevator and stairwells leading to the suites. The apartments have exterior entrances that also remain locked at all times (residents do not have the ability to permanently unlock their doors); only residents assigned to an apartment have access to that apartment on their key card. All residents are issued a unique, 4-digit pin number that they must enter after swiping their authorized key card to access their suite / apartment and bedroom. Access to residential community living spaces is restricted to residents of a specific residence hall or apartment and their registered and escorted guests. Residents must escort guests at all times.

Both Housing Facilities & Finance and the Department of Residence Life are available to address crisis situations and safety concerns 24 hours a day. In all residential areas, Resident Advisors are on duty from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends and university holidays. In the residential facilities, work orders can be reported to Residence Life at 907-751-7202, on Roompact, via email at uaa_residencelife@alaska.edu, or by visiting the Information Desk in the Gorsuch Commons. Residents should submit work orders to Residence Life immediately for services such as smoke detector battery changes, carbon monoxide detector maintenance or water damage threats.

Security Considerations Used in the Maintenance of Campus Facilities

The Anchorage campus Maintenance staff responds to all requests for repairs. University property repairs are logged in with the Facilities Business Office at 907-786-6980. After hours maintenance emergencies are reported to UPD at 907-786-1120 who will contact the Facilities duty staff. Building managers and maintenance staff monitor campus facilities and address safety concerns as they arise. The Annual Building Blitz (annual building inspections) are performed at each building to review safety items and repairs required to ensure and achieve safe operations. Inspections include review of exit pathways and emergency lighting. For campus safety related to the grounds, trails, sidewalks, and parking and to ensure exterior lighting is in working order, Facilities sponsors a campus-wide annual nighttime safety walk during the fall semester. Safety concerns may also be directed to Facilities Maintenance or UPD. For example, it would be appropriate to call Facilities Maintenance first, and if no answer, then UPD to report concerns about icy sidewalks. UPD will refer the concerns to the appropriate University department to address. Safety is everyone's business.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension

The Education Center which houses the JBER - Elmendorf Extension is managed by military personnel. Access to the facility is limited to Airmen and family members connected with the military base. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The Extension Center is closed on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Military base personnel maintain security of the Education Center and the entrances to the building are not monitored during regular business hours.

Responsibility for facility maintenance is through military personnel. To report a maintenance concern, community members may call the Education Center at 907-552-3164.

The JBER - Elmendorf Extension does not have any on campus residences.

JBER - Richardson Extension

The Education Center which houses the JBER - Richardson Extension is managed by military personnel. Access to the facility is limited to military personnel and their family members connected with the military base. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and the Extension Center is closed Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Military base personnel maintain security of the Education Center and the entrances to the building are not monitored during regular business hours.

Responsibility for facility maintenance is through military personnel. To report a maintenance concern, community members may call the Education Center at 907-384-0970.

The JBER - Richardson Extension does not have any on campus residences.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

The Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus (KBC) is accessible to members of the community, guests and visitors. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, the campus may be opened for classes, workshops, or special events, such as lectures or meetings. During semester breaks, hours of access may be greatly reduced. KBC is closed to all but employees for University observed holidays. 

The campus maintenance personnel maintain the security of all campus buildings by unlocking exterior doors in the morning and securing exterior doors at the designated closing time. Designated employees have electronic keys/codes which allow them access to the campus after hours. The Homer Police Department makes routine patrols through the campus parking lots and occasionally checks the exterior doors after hours. 

The KBC maintenance department is responsible for ensuring that there are no facility-related security concerns. They routinely check all areas of the campus and parking lots and all security concerns are handled in a timely manner.

The Kachemak Bay campus does not have any on campus residences.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus

The Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus (KRC) is accessible to members of the community, guests and visitors. During the academic year, normal business hours are from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday. When classes or workshops are in session on Saturdays, the faculty or instructors will manage access to the classrooms. KRC is typically closed on Sundays, though it may be opened for special events, such as lectures or meetings. During semester breaks, hours of access may be greatly reduced. The campus is closed to all but employees for University observed holidays.

The main campus entrances are not locked or monitored during regular business hours. The KRC Facilities Department maintains access to the main campus. Campus maintenance personnel maintain the security of all campus buildings by unlocking exterior doors in the morning and securing exterior doors at the designated closing time. Designated employees have electronic key cards which allow access to the campus after hours.

Campus maintenance personnel respond to all requests for repairs in a timely manner. The KRC maintenance department is responsible for ensuring that there are no facility-related security concerns. They routinely check all areas of the campus and parking lots and all security concerns are handled in a timely manner.

Kenai River Campus Residential Community

The KRC residence hall was closed to KRC students for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Starting the 2021 - 2022 year, the KPC residence hall has been used on a short term basis to support some academic programs. KRC does not currently have a traditional semester long housing option available to students.

The KRC residence hall provides housing for up to 98 students in an apartment-style residence hall. The residence hall is secured 24 hours a day and is only accessible to residential students, guests who have rented a room, and designated employees who have been issued an authorized key card. The residence hall remains locked at all times and requires an authorized key card to gain entry into the building. The same key card grants students/guests access to their apartments as well as their assigned bedroom.

Currently, guests of students living/staying at the Residence Hall are not permitted.

When classes are held in the residence hall Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), entry for students registered in the course is restricted to the outside entrance for the MPR. Faculty teaching the course is responsible for ensuring that only registered students gain entrance and that all students leave the room via the outside entrance at the end of class time. Students taking classes in the MPR are not given access to the hall via a key card.

Individuals may contact Resident Advisors on duty with questions, concerns, or to submit work orders for smoke detectors, locks, or other safety issues by calling the Resident Assistant on Duty at 907-262-0256.

Kodiak College

Educational buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the community, guests, and visitors. During the academic year, normal business and student hours are Monday through Friday. During semester breaks, hours of access may be greatly reduced. Most buildings are closed to all but employees for University observed holidays and closures. Contact the College Director's Office for more specific information on operational hours.

The Facilities Department maintains security of all campus buildings. Facilities personnel unlock buildings beginning at 7:00 am and are a presence on campus with regular walkthroughs for building maintenance. Facilities personnel lock buildings beginning at 10:00 pm or earlier if there are no classes scheduled in the building. Employees requesting access to campus buildings must be registered with Maintenance to have a key or be on the key list.

The Kodiak campus maintenance staff responds to all requests for repairs. If you need to have Kodiak campus property repaired, please call Facilities Maintenance at 907-486-1221. If you need assistance after hours, please call 907-539-2537.

Kodiak College does not have any on campus residences.

Kodiak High School Extension

This is a limited access location. Non-Kodiak High School students or personnel, including parents, must check in at the front office per Kodiak Island Borough School District Policy. All security and facility needs are managed by the school district. The high school front office may be contacted at 907-486-7401.

Kodiak High School Extension does not have any on campus residences.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Most campus buildings are accessible to students, staff, faculty, guests, and visitors. During the academic year the college buildings are open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, and closed Sunday and holidays. During semester breaks, hours are reduced to meet college needs. Buildings may be accessed when closed through the use of emergency phones located at building entrances. Physical Plant personnel will respond to these calls and grant access as appropriate. Limited faculty and staff have exterior door keys for use during closures.

Physical Plant personnel respond to all calls for repairs and maintenance. They are accessed by calling 907-745-9789 (radio) or 907-745-9750. Other emergencies after hours should be reported to the Alaska State Troopers by dialing 911.

UAA’s University Police Department provides a security officer on-site at the Mat-Su College Campus on a full time basis. The security officer is present during business hours Monday through Friday at their office located in JKB 122c. The officer provides assistance with crime prevention and campus patrols specific to the Mat-Su Campus. UPD dispatch is reachable 24/7 at 907-786-1120.

Matanuska-Susitna College does not have any on campus residences.

Prince William Sound College

Most Prince William Sound College (PWSC) campus educational buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the community, guests, and visitors. During the academic year, normal business hours are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fridays. Limited or no hours are maintained on Saturday and Sunday. During semester breaks, hours of access may be greatly reduced. During summer breaks and semester breaks, the College often undertakes maintenance and renewal projects that might interfere with building and parking access. For College-observed holidays, most buildings are closed to all but employees.

PWSC Maintenance personnel maintain all campus buildings. Maintenance staff members lock and unlock buildings as scheduled by the Academic Affairs Office and the Facilities Office. The custodial contractor locks the building in the evening based on the scheduling office published calendar. Request for access to buildings after hours on weekends or holidays is coordinated by an administrator or the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor on a case-by-case basis.

Prince William Sound College Residential Community

The Valdez campus provides on campus housing for up to 39 students. Apartment-style residence halls are secured and locked 24 hours a day and are accessible only by swiping an authorized key card, issued by the Housing Manager. Apartments also remain locked at all times; only current students are provided key cards that access their apartments. Access to residential community living spaces is restricted to students of a specific residence hall or apartment and their escorted guests. Students must escort guests at all times.

Student Housing and Residence Life staff are available to address students' concerns during normal business hours. Within the housing complex, student advisors are on duty from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends and college holidays. They can be reached outside business hours by calling 907-831-6032, and they can contact an on-call administrator to assist with any significant problems. In the residential facilities, maintenance requests can be completed online at https://pwsc.alaska.edu/student-life/residence-life/housing-maintenance.cshtml. Students should submit a maintenance request to the Residence Life Office immediately for services such as smoke detector battery changes or carbon monoxide detector maintenance. The Housing Manager can be reached by calling 907-834-1634 or by emailing pwsc.housing@alaska.edu.

Security Considerations Used in the Maintenance of Campus Facilities

The maintenance staff responds to all requests for repairs. If you need to have College property repaired, please call Facilities Maintenance at 907-834-1636. The Campus Safety Committee meets monthly during the fall and spring semesters to review concerns about safety on campus. Maintenance staff monitor campus facilities and address safety concerns as they arise including pathways and parking lot lighting and egress lighting in the hallways. Safety concerns may also be directed to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. For example, it would be appropriate to call Maintenance to report concerns about icy sidewalks. Members of the campus community at large are encouraged to communicate safety concerns as they are identified. Safety is everyone's business.

Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

Prince William Sound College (PWSC) Cordova Extension educational buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the community, guests, and visitors. During the academic year, normal business hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday, while limited or no hours are maintained on Saturday and Sunday. During summer breaks and semester breaks, no hours are maintained .

Cordova School District personnel maintain the campus buildings. PWSC personnel  staff members lock and unlock buildings as scheduled by Extension Campus Coordinator’s Office. The custodial contractor locks the building in the evening based on the scheduling office published calendar. Requests for access to buildings after hours on weekends or holidays are coordinated by an administrator on a case-by-case basis.

Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension does not have any on campus residences.

Criminal Activity at Noncampus Locations

No UAA campuses have noncampus housing or officially recognized student organizations that own or control noncampus housing facilities. Therefore, local police are not used to monitor and record criminal activity since there are no noncampus locations of student organizations. 

However, many students live in neighborhoods surrounding the Anchorage campus. While the Anchorage Police Department (APD) has primary jurisdiction in all areas off campus, University Police do respond to incidents in close proximity to campus and do assist APD personnel in responding to other calls for service near campus.

Security Awareness Programs

Anchorage, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, and JBER - Richardson Extension

The University of Alaska Anchorage provides general safety education to incoming students at New Student Orientation and Campus Kick-Off, a carnival event at the beginning of fall semester that welcomes students to campus. Alaska Middle College School students are provided safety education at their annual orientation in August at the Anchorage campus. The Student Handbook is available to all students and includes multiple tips and resources for students about safety. The Student Handbook is available online at catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/handbook.

All employees are required to complete the UA Safe Title IX training on an annual basis. There are additional trainings in MyUA such as Anti-bullying in the Workplace, and Injury and Illness Prevention modules that are available to employees, but not required on an annual basis.

Safety is a top priority for the Department of Residence Life. Residence Life has taken measures to ensure safety is infused into its programming and educationa efforts. Highlights of these steps include:

• Mandatory community meetings are held at the start of each fall and spring semester and cover key safety information regarding the residential campus.
• During check-in, residents are provided a link to the Community Living Standards which includes guidelines on how to remain safe in a residential living environment. Additionally, residents must sign a form acknowledging that they received, understand and will abide by the information in the Community Living Standards. This occurs when residents move onto campus for the first time and is repeated each subsequent fall semester.
• Residence Life also maintains a section of their website dedicated to safety features and tips for residents:
  https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/residence-life/current-residents/community-safety/
  • Residential Safety Features and Services:
    https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/residence-life/current-residents/community-safety/features-services.cshtml
  • Residential Safety Tips and Education:
    https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/residence-life/current-residents/community-safety/tips-education.cshtml
• Residence Life staff members frequently sponsor safety-related programs in the residential community including targeted safety-related events during Welcome Home Week at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.
• Fire drill evacuations occur in the residential community annually in the fall semester.
• Residence Life also employs passive forms of education such as infographics and bulletin boards to communicate safety information to residents.

Last year UAA Residence Life offered the following security awareness programs:

• 48 community meetings led by professional and student staff members at various locations throughout the year. The initial, mandatory community meetings review policies, community living standards, and safety while the subsequent meetings allow students to connect with staff, review policies, go over safety concerns, and ask questions.
• 3 fall and 2 spring Welcome Home Week Drug & Alcohol safety programs to familiarize residents with residential and school policies, and provide opportunity for discussion about health risks and making safe choices
• 18 additional drug and alcohol awareness-themed programs offered throughout the academic year, designed to educate students about university policies, health risks connected with alcohol and drugs, and to encourage students to make safe choices.
• 2 Welcome Home Week Animal Safety programs that provided an overview of animal safety on and around the campus and greater Anchorage community
• 3 Welcome Home Week Winter and Vehicle Safety programs that provided an opportunity to discuss winter preparations and considerations when on the road, as well as vehicle safety to avoid break-ins, vehicle damage, and theft, and a fall social media-based vehicle safety program.
• 2 Welcome Home Week safety programs and supporting social media campaigns to help educate residents about the safety features of the residential campus and tips about the safety in the Alaskan environment.
• 2 print and/or social media campaigns regarding traction aid, encouraging students to pick up a free pair of winter cleats.
• 3 safety and/or health focused programs, including healthy relatioships, Title IX training, and a flu shot clinic.

Last year, the Alcohol, Drug, and Wellness Educator (ADWE) along with the Health Promotion Team hosted 73 tabling, prevention programs, and presentations including: bystander intervention, personal safety, consent literacy, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug safety, Nalozone training, mental health wellness, suicide prevention, and others. These programs were implemented as part of Safety Awareness Month, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Spring Break Safety, and other timely virtual events in addition to passive online education through social media channels and emails. The ADWE also did outreach to students and guardians with information on how to talk about substance use, residence life AOD policies, safely celebrating one's 21st birthday, and recommendations for how to cut back on one's alcohol use. All events were designed to educate students about personal safety and to encourage them to make their community a safer place. Events of this nature were held monthly throughout the year to engage students, faculty, and staff in the form of trainings, distribution of informational materials, and events. In these programs, students and employees were encouraged to be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. All programming was open to students, faculty and staff except a few presentations that were requested in specific classes.

The Athletics department provided student athletes with information regarding safety during their annual orientation and regular team meetings. All the materials covered during the orientation and gatherings were also included in the UAA Student-Athlete Handbook. The topics included campus drug and alcohol policies, reporting a crime, the Silent Witness program, anti-hazing, mental health and reporting injury and illness. All Athletic students were required to complete the annual Title IX training.

UAA’s Emergency Manager (EM) has focused most efforts during this period on conducting emergency exercises in accordance with Clery requirements. The most recent exercises focused on how UAA would respond to and recover from large seismic events. These exercises are conducted at UAA’s main campus, and in conjunction with the institution’s community campuses throughout the year.

The EM served as the incident liaison between UAA and multiple government agencies and command posts, including the community campuses. The EM actively participates in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), provides updates on UAA’s emergency management efforts, and builds partnerships among other community leaders. 

The EM is in the midst of reviving UAA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT members have been actively involved in supporting the EM in conducting campus evacuation drills.

Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) - Kachemak Bay (KBC) and Kenai River (KRC) Campuses

Students are provided security awareness information during New Student Orientation that is conducted on campus each fall and spring semester.

On the Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, approximately 25 staff and faculty are members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). They have been trained in First Aid and CPR and are equipped with identifying vests and emergency radios. They provide a first response in the event of an injury or other emergency on campus. The KRC ERT meets a minimum of twice annually. New members are trained as necessary. At the Kachemak Bay campus, the majority of staff/faculty have First Aid/CPR certification and received ERT training. The KBC ERT team meets at least twice yearly.

Kodiak College and Kodiak High School Extension

The Kodiak College Safety Committee is responsible for addressing a variety of safety issues on the Kodiak campus. The Safety Committee meets three times per year.

Safety information is delivered to students, staff, and faculty through a variety of methods online and from safety personnel from the Anchorage campus. Course instructors in every class address general safety instruction at the beginning of each semester. 

Additionally, as safety issues arise during the semester, students, staff, and faculty are informed via email, word-of-mouth, electronic reader board announcements, and flyers distributed throughout campus. Faculty and staff also respond to safety concerns on a case by case basis, and students of concern are referred to the Academic Advisor, who then informs the student of community resources.

Faculty and staff receive general safety information upon initial hire and receive informational updates throughout the academic year during staff and faculty meetings. Additionally, all faculty and staff of Kodiak College are given a copy of the Kodiak College Emergency Response Plan and provided with updates as necessary.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Mat-Su College (MSC) Student Services organizes Safety Awareness programs for all enrolled students. New Student Orientation (NSO) is scheduled in both fall and spring semesters, and covers an introduction to Title IX, campus safety and student's rights and responsibilities. Other topics presented at NSO include safety and emergency procedures, campus security, and the Drug Free Schools notification. Students are also informed that they have five free counseling sessions offered through Mat-Su Health Services. Students enrolled in MSC’s Middle College program are given the same presentation during their orientation week.

MSC supplements the annual UA Title IX training with additional security awareness programs through Journey, a wellness program. During the past year, ten programs were offered to students. The educational programs provided information and resources on the following topics: alcohol and drug wellness, personal safety, bystander intervention, sexual assault prevention and suicide prevention. All programs were geared toward informing students about their health and safety, and encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves and to intervene when they see others being mistreated.

Additionally, MSC employees are given training for campus safety and emergency procedures with the assistance of the Physical Plant department. Many employees received community emergency response team training and participated in bi-annual emergency preparedness practices. MSC also maintains a Campus Safety webpage that employees are encouraged to be familiar with. Employees are also encouraged to complete the optional various safety and security awareness training opportunities offered by the University of Alaska through the MyUA portal.

Prince William Sound College

Prince William Sound College Residence Life takes extra steps to educate residential students about safety. Safety recommendations and guidelines are covered in Housing Orientation each semester, and the PWSC Community Living Standards is provided to students each year and outlines tips ranging from fire prevention to wildlife safety. Additionally, all units have a PWSC Emergency Guidebook posted in the apartment and all students sign a Public Safety Agreement upon move-in, committing to follow safety guidelines and to promote safety within the residential community on campus. Student Affairs staff provide annual programming on personal safety and being an active bystander. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor also conducts fire drill evacuations on campus buildings once per year.

Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

Prince William Sound College Cordova Extension staff work with the Cordova School District to conduct fire drill evacuations on campus buildings once per year.

Crime Prevention Programs

Anchorage and Aviation Technology Complex Campuses

The University of Alaska Anchorage campus utilizes a mobile app called Rave Guardian which is downloadable for students, staff, and faculty to their electronic devices that offers multiple services including a panic button, real-time location tracking when activated, the ability to initiate a report, emergency contacts, support services, and information about how to stay safe and secure on campus.

On the Anchorage campus, the Parking Services Call Team provides jumpstarts, vehicle unlocks, and walking safety escorts. Should individuals need assistance on campus, the Parking Services Call Team can be reached at 907-786-1103. Staff are available to assist Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM during fall and spring semesters. During summer semester, staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. At any other time, University Police can provide these services.

University Police (UPD) provide crime prevention workshops to students, employees, and members of the community. UPD offers presentations on personal safety, theft/crime prevention, and active violence prevention and response. UPD can also perform a security audit of office spaces and buildings. These audits can include training for what to do in unsafe and/or dangerous office situations.

UPD also offers a personal self-defense course each semester for students on Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). The Rape Aggression Defense program teaches basic self-defense skills and techniques capitalizing on women’s lower center of gravity and greater lower body strength. The program assists women in gaining confidence in their own abilities, as well as making them more aware of their surroundings.

The Operation Identification program, engraving serial numbers or owner’s recognized numbers (e.g. driver’s license number) on items of value, is promoted by University Police; engravers are made available upon request free of charge by UPD.

On the Anchorage campus, University Police are able to monitor numerous cameras which have been placed throughout campus.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension

The JBER - Elmendorf Extension has no crime prevention programs to report.

JBER - Richardson Extension

The JBER - Richardson Extension has no crime prevention programs to report.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay and Kenai River Campuses

The Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River campus (KRC) has cameras throughout campus buildings and in the parking lot. Lockdown buttons have been implemented in key areas around campus and there is a network of lockdown/panic systems. The Kachemak Bay campus (KBC) also has security cameras throughout campus. Some offices have panic buttons available to staff for onsite emergencies.

The KPC Campus Safety & Evening Coordinator at KRC, the Community Events Coordinator at KBC, and an evening Maintenance employee at KBC are available most nights to escort members of the campus community around campus if requested, and to respond to any safety concerns.

Kodiak College and Kodiak High School Extension

Crime prevention pamphlets are provided directly to students at New Student Orientation. Crime prevention handouts or posters are located in the main entry-way of each campus building. The Kodiak College Campus Safety Committee is tasked with continuing development and maintenance of crime prevention programs in 2024-2025.

Matanuska-Susitna College

Students receive crime prevention information at New Student Orientation and have access to awareness activities on security and crime prevention issues in cooperation with local agencies. The College Director's Office coordinates periodic training and updates on security issues to employees.

Matanuska-Susitna College has call button phones outside of the Jalmar Kerttula Building and the Snodgrass Building, in addition to another call button phone inside the Fred and Sarah Machetanz Building. Individuals can use these phones to contact Physical Plant to report safety concerns. In addition, individuals can use these phones or call 907-745-9789 to contact Physical Plant to request walking safety escorts across campus. 

Matanuska-Susitna College has security cameras in place throughout campus.

UAA’s University Police Department provides services on-site on a full-time basis with a security officer or police officer, depending on staffing. The officer provides assistance with crime prevention and campus patrols specific to the Mat-Su Campus.

Prince William Sound College and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

Prince William Sound College and the Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension have no crime prevention programs to report.

Missing Student Notification Policy

Anchorage Campus Residential Community

The Anchorage campus maintains a missing student notification policy and protocol for students who live on campus.

Missing Person Reports

If a resident has been missing or is believed to have been missing for 24 hours, individuals should report this to Residence Life or the University Police Department (UPD). UPD may be contacted 24 hours a day at 907-786-1120. Residence Life may be contacted at 907-751-7202 during business hours. During non-business hours, individuals may contact the Resident Advisor (RA)-On-Duty for their area.

Every report of a missing student must be forwarded to one of the entities listed above regardless of how long the student is believed to have been missing. Individuals should not wait a full 24 hours to make a report.  

Once University officials receive a report that a student may be missing, they will immediately notify UPD. If University officials and/or UPD determine that a student is indeed missing, they will contact the Anchorage Police Department (APD) within 24 hours of when that determination is made and proceed with the missing student notification protocol. The only instance in which APD would not be contacted is if APD was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.

Should a missing person report be filed on a resident's behalf, Residence Life will gather information from the individual reporting the missing person and university databases, to include details about the reason for the report and any information that can be gathered about the missing student such as:

• Personal description;
• Clothing last worn;
• Locations where the resident may be;
• Vehicle descriptions;
• Information concerning the physical and mental well-being of the student;
• Up-to-date photographs;
• Class schedule; and/or
• Information from roommates, witnesses or other persons with knowledge that may be useful in locating the resident.

Residence Life staff may use any or all of the following actions to assist in locating the student:

• Go to the student's room and if the student is not present, enter the student's room with UPD present;
• Talk to the resident's roommates or other known associates;
• Secure a photo of the student;
• Call or text the student's cell phone;
• Call other phone numbers on record;
• Send the student an email;
• Check all possible campus locations the student may be; and/or
• Check the student's vehicle.

Along with notifying UPD and APD, Residence Life staff will notify the resident’s confidential missing person contact and, if the resident is less than 18 years of age and not emancipated, the resident's custodial parent or guardian. This notification will occur within 24 hours of determining that the student is missing.

Missing Persons Confidential Contact

A Check-in Form is required prior to initial move-in and at the beginning of each academic year, at which time residents may annually identify a missing-persons confidential contact to be notified within 24 hours if the student is determined to be missing. Students are informed that the missing-persons confidential contact information will only be accessible to authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers during a missing persons investigation and will not be disclosed in any other instance. The resident may choose to have the confidential contact be different or the same as their emergency contact.

Residents may make changes to their emergency contact and confidential contact information in their Housing Self-Service Portal on UAOnline (under Personal Information) or at the Residence Life Information Desk in the Gorsuch Commons.

Students are informed that for all missing students, regardless of age, UAA will notify APD within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, unless APD was the entity that made the determination that the student was missing.

Residents Younger than 18 Years Old

Residents who are younger than 18 must provide emergency contact information for a custodial parent or guardian at the time they apply for campus housing. Student are advised that UAA campus professionals must notify both the resident's custodial parent or guardian and their additional confidential contact within 24 hours when a resident younger than 18 years old and not emancipated is determined to be missing.

Missing Students Procedures

Should University officials and/or UPD investigate and determine that a residential student is missing, contact will then be made to the resident’s confidential contact, if that contact information has been provided, within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. If the student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, University officials or UPD will notify the student’s parent or guardian and any other designated contact within 24 hours.  

Regardless of whether the student has identified an emergency and/or a confidential contact, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, UAA will inform the Anchorage Police Department that the student is missing within 24 hours.

Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus Residential Community

The Kenai Peninsula College Kenai River Campus maintains a missing student notification policy and protocol for students who live on campus.

Missing Person Reports

If a student has been missing or is believed to have been missing for 24 hours, individuals should immediately notify one of the following:

During regular business hours (Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm):

• Resident Assistant on Duty 907-262-0256
• Student Services Director 907-262-0314
• Kenai Peninsula College Director 907-262-0318

During non-business hours or on the weekend:

• Resident Assistant on Duty 907-262-0256
• Student Services Director 907-262-0314
• Kenai Peninsula College Director 907-262-0318
• Soldotna Police Department 907-262-4455

Every report of a missing student must be forwarded to one of the entities above regardless of how long the student is believed to have been missing. Individuals should not wait a full 24 hours to make a report. 

Once KPC officials receive a report that a student may be missing, they will immediately notify the Soldotna Police Department (SPD). If KPC officials determine that a student is indeed missing, they will coordinate with SPD within 24 hours of when that determination is made and proceed with the missing student notification protocol. The only instance in which SPD would not be contacted is if SPD was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.  

Should a missing person report be filed on a resident’s behalf, the Student Services Director will gather information from the individual reporting the missing person and University databases, to include details about the reason for the report and any information that can be gathered about the missing student such as:

• Personal description;
• Clothing last worn;
• Locations where the resident may be;
• Vehicle descriptions;
• Information concerning the physical and mental well-being of the student;
• Up-to-date photographs;
• Class schedule; and/or
• Information from roommates, witnesses or other persons with knowledge that may be useful in locating the resident.

The Student Services Director may use any or all of the following actions to assist in locating the student:

• Go to the student’s room and if the student is not present, enter the student’s room with SPD present;
• Talk to the resident’s roommates or other known associates;
• Secure a photo of the student;
• Call or text the student’s cell phone;
• Call other phone numbers on record;
• Send the student an email;
• Check all possible campus locations the student may be; and/or
• Check the student’s vehicle.

Along with notifying SPD, the Student Services Director will also notify the resident’s confidential missing person contact and, if the resident is less than 18 years of age and not emancipated, the resident's custodial parent or guardian. This notification will occur within 24 hours of determining that the student is missing.

Residents Younger than 18 Years Old

Residents who are under the age of 18 must provide parental emergency contact information on a form completed during housing check-in. Residents may also annually identify a confidential contact to be notified within 24 hours if the student is determined to be missing. Students will identify their confidential contact on a separate form completed during housing check-in and will be informed that the confidential contact information will only be used by authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers during a missing person investigation, and that it may not be disclosed in any other instance.

Residents may make changes to the emergency contact and confidential contact forms through the Student Services Director located at the Student Services office suite located in McLane 169. Students are advised that KPC professionals must notify both the resident’s custodial parents or guardians and their additional confidential contact within 24 hours when a resident younger than 18 years old and not emancipated is determined to be missing.

Residents 18 Years and Older

Residents may annually identify a confidential contact to be notified within 24 hours if the student is determined to be missing. When students are informed of their option to provide a confidential contact, they are advised that only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers will have access to this information, it will only be used in the furtherance of a missing person investigation and that it may not be disclosed outside of a missing person investigation.

Residents may register a confidential contact on a form completed during housing check-in. They may make changes to this form through the Student Services Director at the Student Services office suite located in McLane 169.

Students are advised that for all missing students, regardless of age, KPC will notify SPD within 24 hours of a determination that the student is missing, unless SPD was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.

Missing Student Procedures

Should KPC officials and/or SPD investigate and determine that a residential student is missing, contact will then be made to the resident’s confidential contact, if that contact information has been provided, within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. If the student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, KPC officials will notify the student’s parent or guardian and any other designated contact within 24 hours.

Regardless of whether the student has identified an emergency and/or confidential contact, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, KPC will inform the Soldotna Police Department that the student is missing within 24 hours.

Prince William Sound College Residential Community

The Prince William Sound College (PWSC) campus maintains a missing student notification policy and protocol for students who live on campus.

Missing Person Reports

If a resident has been missing or is believed to have been missing for 24 hours, individuals should report this to the Housing Manager at 907-834-1634, the Assistant Director of Student Affairs at 907-834-1632, or the College Director at 907-834-1662. In the evening hours, please call 907-834-1606 to notify PWSC Administration. The Valdez Police Department may be contacted 24 hours a day at 907-835-4560. 

Every report of a missing student must be forwarded to one of the entities listed above regardless of how long the student is believed to have been missing. Individuals should not wait a full 24 hours to make a report.  

Once PWSC officials receive a report that a student may be missing, they will immediately notify the Valdez Police Department (VPD). If PWSC officials determine that a student is indeed missing, they will coordinate with VPD within 24 hours of when that determination is made and proceed with the missing student notification protocol. The only instance in which VPD would not be contacted is if VPD was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.

Should a missing person report be filed on a resident's behalf, PWSC Housing and/or Student Affairs will gather information from the individual reporting the missing person and University databases, to include details about the reason for the report and any information that can be gathered about the missing student such as:

• Personal description;
• Clothing last worn;
• Locations where the resident may be;
• Vehicle descriptions;
• Information concerning the physical and mental well-being of the student;
• Up-to-date photographs;
• Class schedule; and/or
• Information from roommates, witnesses or other persons with knowledge that may be useful in locating the resident.

PWSC Housing and/or Student Affairs staff may use any or all of the following actions to assist in locating the student:

• Go to the student's room and if the student is not present, enter the student's room with VPD present;
• Talk to the resident's roommates or other known associates;
• Secure a photo of the student;
• Call or text the student's cell phone;
• Call other phone numbers on record;
• Send the student an email;
• Check all possible campus locations the student may be; and/or
• Check the student's vehicle.

Along with notifying VPD, PWSC Housing staff will also notify the resident’s confidential missing person contact and, if the resident is less than 18 years of age and not emancipated, the custodial parent or guardian of the resident. This notification will occur within 24 hours of determining that the student is missing.

Residents Younger than 18 Years Old

Residents who are under the age of 18 must provide parental emergency contact information on a form completed during housing check-in. Residents may also annually identify a confidential contact to be notified within 24 hours if the student is determined to be missing. Students will identify their confidential contact on a separate form completed during housing check-in and will be informed that the confidential contact information will only be used by authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers during a missing person investigation, and that it may not be disclosed in any other instance.  

Residents may make changes to the emergency contact and confidential contact forms at the Housing Manager’s office in the main campus building, room 124A.  Students are advised that PWSC campus professionals must notify both the resident's custodial parents or guardians and their additional confidential contact within 24 hours when a resident younger than 18 years old and not emancipated is determined to be missing.

Residents 18 Years and Older

Residents may annually identify a confidential contact to be notified within 24 hours if the student is determined to be missing. When students are informed of their option to provide a confidential contact, they are advised that only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers will have access to this information, it will only be used in the furtherance of a missing person investigation and that it may not be disclosed outside of a missing person investigation.  

Residents may register a confidential contact on a form completed during housing check-in. They may make changes to this form at the Housing Manager’s office in the main campus building, room 124A. 

Students are advised that for all missing students, regardless of age, PWSC will notify VPD within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing, unless VPD was the entity that made the determination that the student is missing.

Missing Students Procedures

Should PWSC officials and/or VPD investigate and determine that a residential student is missing, contact will then be made to the resident’s confidential contact, if that contact information has been provided, within 24 hours of the determination that the student is missing. If the student is under the age of 18 and is not an emancipated individual, PWSC officials will notify the student’s parent or guardian and any other designated contact within 24 hours.  

Regardless of whether the student has identified an emergency and/or a confidential contact, is above the age of 18, or is an emancipated minor, PWSC will inform the Valdez Police Department that the student is missing within 24 hours.

Alcohol and Illegal Drug Policy

Unless expressly permitted, consumption of beer, wine, or other alcohol beverages is prohibited. Individuals may not be intoxicated to the extent that they are unable to exercise care for their health or safety. The possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals under the age of 21 is expressly prohibited. Displays of alcoholic beverages are prohibited except during designated times and at locations where service of alcoholic beverages has been approved. Displays of empty alcohol containers are also prohibited unless they are being used for an academic reason, such as an educational program, a classroom demonstration, or an art project.

The Chancellor, Seawolf Dining Program Director, college directors, and community campus directors have the authority to approve events and locations where alcoholic beverages may be served to individuals of legal age. The event must be limited to a specified period of time. The event must be private (not open to the public), except in the Alaska Airlines Center (AAC), the Avis Alaska Sports Complex (AASC), or unless granted special permission from the Chancellor or designee. Similarly, the sale of beer or wine at university-sanctioned events is only permissible in the AAC and AASC, or unless granted special permission from the Chancellor. The possession of kegs and other large quantities of alcoholic beverages will only be allowed by special permission of the Chancellor.

The University of Alaska Anchorage complies fully with federal, state, and local laws regarding the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action as well as local, state, and federal legal penalties. University police and local police enforce state laws related to underage drinking. Violators are subject to University disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fines and imprisonment.

The possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs is also prohibited by federal and state law. Strict penalties are enforced for drug convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. No person may possess, consume, cultivate, or be perceptively under the influence of marijuana on university property or at university-sanctioned events. Violation of this policy can result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion and termination of employment, as well as local, state, and federal penalties. Please note that although Alaska state law allows individuals over the age of 21 to possess and consume marijuana, it is still prohibited on all UA property and at UA activities, and violators face serious university sanctions. Possession or use of marijuana or any other substance controlled pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 841 et seq. anywhere on University property is prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, as provided by applicable University regulation, campus procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. University police and local police enforce federal and state drug laws. Violators are subject to University disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fines and imprisonment.

UAA prohibits the unlawful possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs on campus.

To see the complete Alcohol Policy, go to:

https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/handbook/student-freedoms-rights-and-responsibilities/alcohol-policy

Residence Life Alcohol Policy

Alcohol possession or consumption is not permitted by individuals under 21 years old. Residents 21 years of age or older will have the privilege of possession and consuming alcoholic beverages in private spaces within campus housing as allowable by Residence Life policy. However, alcohol consumption in the housing environment must not jeopardize public safety or impact the ability of others to study and rest within their housing units. Therefore, the University has put regulations in place pertaining to alcohol use and possession in on-campus housing.

The alcohol policy for UAA's residential communities may be found here:

https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/handbook/student-freedoms-rights-and-responsibilities/alcohol-policy/residence-life-alcohol-policy/

Alcohol Use During University Authorized Travel

Alcohol use is permissible for individuals of legal drinking age during university-related travel and field work. Such individuals must abide by all local laws and may not be visibly intoxicated. Specific program policies may further restrict alcohol use. The Chancellor or their designee have the authority to adopt more restrictive policies.

For students, this includes, but is not limited to, travel by students or student clubs and organizations participating in university-authorized travel, faculty-led programs, courses with field trips, athletics, research programs, study abroad programs, exchange programs, etc.

For employees, this includes, but is not limited to, university-authorized travel, conference attendance, field research, faculty-led research, archaeological field sites, university outdoor excursions, courses with field trips, courses at off campus locations, exchange programs, study abroad programs, recruitment trips, etc.

Student Code of Conduct Provisions for Alcohol and Drugs

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:

Student Code of Conduct 14: Misuse of Alcohol

1. use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages in violation of local, state, or federal law, Regents' Policy, University Regulation, or MAU rules and procedures; or
2. engaging in any other category of prohibited conduct while under the influence of alcohol may constitute a violation of this category.

Student Code of Conduct 15: Misuse of Drugs or Other Intoxicants

1. use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or other controlled substances in violation of local, state or federal law, Regents' Policy, University Regulation or MAU rules and procedures;
2. abuse or misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications, other chemical substances or other intoxicants;
3. use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or being under the influence of designer drugs; or
4. engaging in any other category of prohibited conduct while under the influence of legal drugs or other intoxicants may constitute a violation of this category.

Alcohol and Drug Education

UAA offers students and employees a variety of programs related to their well-being in order to create a University environment which encourages low-risk drinking choices through social-ecologically based institutional practices and policies. The Alcohol, Drug, and Wellness Education Program at UAA envisions a campus environment where student learning and success as well as employee work environments are unimpeded by the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Intentional educational programming for the University community fosters learning and development to be able to make informed choices that promote responsibility.

University Students

The University offers numerous health education seminars, workshops, and events, and students are encouraged to participate. Additionally, personal counseling is available on the Anchorage and Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campuses. Students found in violation of alcohol and/or drug policies may be required to participate in alcohol and/or other drug education programs. In addition, students may be subject to local, state, and federal legal sanctions. UAA's Alcohol, Drug, and Wellness Educator coordinates UAA's alcohol and drug education efforts, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, disciplinary sanctions related to substance abuse, and other substance abuse programming and training. To speak with the Alcohol, Drug, and Wellness Educator, call the UAA Dean of Students Office at 907-786-1214.

University Employees

Employees experiencing substance abuse-related issues are strongly encouraged to seek confidential counseling services. The ComPsych Employee Assistance Program is a free service provided for employees, spouses/FIPs, dependents and anyone living in the employee's home. It offers a wide variety of counseling, referral, and consultation services that are completely confidential. The program can be accessed 24/7 by contacting ComPsych's toll-free helpline at 1-888-969-0155. Online access is also available at https://www.guidanceresources.com/groWeb/login/login.xhtml (click register, and use the WebID: UofAK). The University of Alaska employee health insurance program contains benefits for some in-patient and out-patient treatment. Employees who misuse alcohol or drugs are subject to disciplinary action as well as local, state, and federal legal sanctions.

Alcohol and Drug Resources

In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the University of Alaska Anchorage publishes information regarding the University’s educational programs related to drug and alcohol abuse prevention; 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 a description of available treatment programs for UAA students and employees. A full listing of alcohol and drug education programs, resources, campus and community support, and other information can be found in the most recent Drug Free Schools Notification, available at the Anchorage campus Dean of Students Office in Rasmuson Hall 122 or online at www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/drug-free-schools-notification.cshtml. You may also request a copy be mailed to you by calling 907-786-1214.

• Alcoholics Anonymous 907-272-2312 www.aa.org
• Adult Children of Alcoholics www.adultchildren.org
• Al-Anon 1-888-4AL-ANON www.al-anon-ak.org
• Alateen 907-276-6646 www.al-anon.alateen.org 
• Narcotics Anonymous 907-277-5483 www.na.org www.akna.org

Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking

Introduction

The University of Alaska Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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.

The procedures outlined in this section follow the 2020 Title IX regulations and the University of Alaska Board of Regents Policy & Regulation. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the 2024 Title IX final rule from going into effect in Alaska.

Federal Clery Act Definitions

The Clery Act defines the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as follows:

• Domestic Violence:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  1.  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.
  2.  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. 
  3. 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: An offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape as used in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Per the National Incident-Based Reporting System User Manual from the FBI UCR Program, a sex offense is "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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

• 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 engages in sexual penetration with a person who the offender knows is unaware that a sexual act is being committed and
(A) the offender is a health care worker; and
(B) the offense takes place during the course of professional treatment of the victim.
(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 engages in sexual contact with a person who the offender knows is unaware that a sexual act is being committed and
(A) the offender is a health care worker; and
(B) the offense takes place during the course of professional treatment of the victim; 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 16 years of age, 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 engages in sexual penetration with a person who is 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender, or 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);
(5) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 16 years of age, 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 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four 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; or
(2) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact 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.
(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)-(7) and
(1) the other person is a child under 16 years of age; or
(2) the person believes that the other person is a child 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 a child 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) - (7) 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) - (7) 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; or
(7) sexual masochism or sadism.
(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 16 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 16 years of age is a class A misdemeanor. Indecent exposure in the second degree before a person 16 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 for sexual activity depends on the age of both partners. Generally, an individual 16 years old or older can engage in sexual activity with an older participant provided the older participant is not in a position of authority over the younger participant and is not the younger participant's legal guardian. In addition, depending on the age and relationship of the participants, teenagers may not be able to provide legal consent. 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 under 18 and the other person has authority over me (coach, teacher, boss).
    • I am a teen and there is a 3-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 18.66.100 - 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 16 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

Regents' Policy and University Regulation (BOR) 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: 

1. The length of the relationship; 
2. The type of relationship; and 
3. The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship

Sexual assault means an offense that meets any of the following definitions:

1. “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.   
2. “Fondling” is the touching of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals 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 incapacitation. Fondling can occur over or under clothing.
3. “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. 
4. “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 if 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 01.04 (specifically R01.04.010.A and R01.04.010.C).

Definitions Under BOR Chapter 09.02

BOR 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. 

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. 

How to Be an Active Bystander

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, dial 911.

The University encourages the UAA 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 with 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 sum, 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.

UAA offers bystander intervention training to students, staff and faculty through the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC). The in-person Bringing in the Bystander training provides participants with skills to help them act when they see behavior that puts others at risk for violence victimization or perpetration. These skills include speaking out against rape myths and sexist language, supporting victims and intervening in potentially violent situations. The 70- to 90-minute training sessions are presented by Peer Health Educators who deliver the message of bystander intervention to other college students in a culturally relevant manner. During the pandemic, the SHCC is doing both in-person and virtual synchronous Bringing in the Bystander training sessions.

The Health Promotion Team also participates in the campus-wide Dating Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition for Change Committee, which meets monthly to organize and coordinate education and prevention events. Additional prevention programming uses social media messaging with the Student Health and Counseling Center’s Facebook and Website, and with Lavatory Lowdown, which involves eye-catching posters in restrooms developed in cooperation with the UAA Alcohol, Drug and Wellness Educator.

Risk Reduction

With no intent to victim blame and recognizing that 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 them 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

The University 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 the University of Alaska and the purposes for which that definition is 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: 
   1. 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)
   2. 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);
   3. 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
   4. 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); 
   5. 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

UAA offers a number of primary prevention programs. UA Safe is an online program addressing the critical issues of sex or gender-based discrimination prevention and response including sexual assault, harassment, stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence. All students who are degree seeking, living in campus housing, students on national/international exchange, and middle college students enrolled at the University are annually required to complete UA Safe training. UA Safe promotes a safe and inclusive environment by educating students about their rights on campus, as well as different support systems set in place. The program also encourages bystander intervention, by providing students with the necessary tools to intervene in certain situations. Besides UA Safe, new student orientation programs are provided for the Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, Mat-Su College, and Prince William Sound College. All UA employees are also required to annually complete Title IX training, offered both online and in person, which addresses the same topics as the student training. In fact, the online training available to UA employees is UA Safe - the same online training available to students.

Specifically, the University offered the following primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students in 2023-2024:

*DoV means Domestic Violence, DaV means Dating Violence, SA means Sexual Assault and S means Stalking

The University offered the following primary prevention and awareness programs for all new employees in 2023-2024:

*DoV means Domestic Violence, DaV means Dating Violence, SA means Sexual Assault and S means Stalking

Ongoing Prevention and Awareness Campaigns

All new students and employees are required to complete the Title IX training during the fall semester. In addition to the online course, UAA has an ongoing series of prevention and awareness campaigns.

The University offered the following ongoing awareness and prevention programs for students in 2023-2024:

*DoV means Domestic Violence, DaV means Dating Violence, SA means Sexual Assault and S means Stalking

The University offered the following ongoing awareness and prevention programs for employees in 2023-2024:

*DoV means Domestic Violence, DaV means Dating Violence, SA means Sexual Assault and S means Stalking

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.

• Anchorage
  • Providence Forensic Nursing Services (24 hours) (907) 212-8544

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.  

In addition to the resources listed above, complainants can seek medical attention at these locations for cases of dating violence and domestic violence:

• Anchorage
  • UAA Student Health & Counseling Center (907) 786-4040
  • UAA Psychological Services Center (907) 786-1795
  • Providence Hospital (FNSP) (907) 212-8544
• Anchorage Military Centers
  • Elmendorf Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (907) 551-2033
• Homer
  • SPHH South Peninsula Haven House Office: (907) 235-7712 
  • Crisis: (907) 235-8943
  • South Peninsula Hospital (907) 235-8101
• Kenai
  • KPC Counseling and Health (907) 262-0335
  • The LeeShore Center Office: (907) 283-9479 Crisis: (907) 283-7257
  • Central Peninsula Hospital (907) 714-4404
• Kodiak
  • Providence Office: (907) 481-2400 Crisis: (877) 266-4657
• Palmer
  
  • Mat-Su Regional Medical Center (907) 861-6000
  • Alaska Family Services Office (907) 746-4080 Crisis: 1-866-746-4080
• Valdez
  • Advocates for Victims of Violence Office (907) 835-2980 
         Crisis: 1-(800) 835-4044 or (907) 835-2999

In Alaska, evidence may be collected even if you choose not to make a report to law enforcement[1]. 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 University Police or other local law enforcement to preserve evidence in the event that the complainant decides to report the incident to law enforcement or the University at a later date to assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or that may be helpful in obtaining a protection order.

Involvement of Law Enforcement and Campus Authorities

The University encourages all members of its community to report domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking under VAWA to law enforcement (including on campus law enforcement and/or local police), and 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 University Police or local law enforcement. However, the Office of Equity & Compliance will assist any complainant with notifying law enforcement if the complainant so desires. The office can be reached by visiting Room 352 of the Social Sciences Building at 3190 Alumni Drive or phoning 907-786-0818.

To make a police report, contact University Police Dispatch and request an officer take a report. An officer may come to you or you may go to the UPD office. The officer will collect information specific to those involved and the facts relating to the report and any potential evidence to be included within the report. Following is the contact information for local police:

Anchorage

• University Police Department, Eugene Short Hall, 911 or 907-786-1120
• Anchorage Police Department, 4501 Elmore Rd., 911 or 907-786-8500

Cordova

• Cordova Police Department, 610 Railroad Ave, 911 or 907-­424-­6100

Glennallen

• Alaska State Troopers, 911 or 907-822-3263 

Homer

• Homer Police Department, 625 Grubstake Ave., 911 or 907-­235-­3150

Kenai

• Kenai Police Department, 107 S. Willow St., 911 or 907-283-­7879

Kodiak

• Kodiak Police Department, 2160 Mill Bay Rd., 911 or 907­‐486-­8000

Palmer

• Palmer Police Department, 423 S. Valley Way, 911 or 907-­745-­4811

Soldotna

• Soldotna Police Department, 44510 Sterling Highway, 907-­262-­4455

Valdez

• Valdez Police Department, 212 Chenega Ave., 911 or 907-835-­4560

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 from 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 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. If the responsible employee also chooses to report an incident to University Police, they may withhold the complainant’s name when making the report to University Police.

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 and University Police or local law enforcement (if the victim so desires). Anonymous reporting is available through the UA Ethicspoint website and hotline and online reporting forms on the Office of Equity & Compliance website. Following is contact information for the University Title IX Coordinator:

Director & Title IX Coordinator
3190 Alumni Drive, Suite 352
907-786-0818
uaa_titleix@alaska.edu

Reports of all domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking made to University Police will automatically be referred to the Title IX Coordinator for assessment, and investigation when deemed appropriate, regardless of whether there is a criminal investigation or proceeding.

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/or off campus as well as additional supportive measures to prevent contact between a complainant and a respondent, such as changes to housing, academic, transportation, protective orders and working adjustments, if reasonably available. 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 University Police or local law enforcement. Complainants and respondents should contact the Office of Equity & Compliance at 907-786-0818 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, for participating in the investigation, or for refusing to participate in any manner in the investigation.

Assistance for Victims: Rights & 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 in, 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 working situations. The written notification will include information regarding the supportive measure options, available assistance in requesting supportive measures, and how to request supportive measures and protective measures (i.e., the notification will include the name and contact information for the individual or office that should be contacted to request the supportive 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 changes to academic, living, working, protective orders or transportation situations regardless of whether the complainant chooses to report the crime to University police or local law enforcement. Examples of options for a potential change to the academic situation 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 work situations 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, assisting the student or employee with a safety escort, etc.

To request changes to academic, living, transportation and/or working situations or protective measures, a complainant should contact either the Office of Equity & Compliance, the Dean of Students Office on the Anchorage campus, Student Services at community campuses, and/or the Department of Residence Life. If the complainant wishes to receive assistance in requesting these supportive measures, they should contact the Office of Equity & Compliance at 907-786-0818 or visit Suite 352 at 3190 Alumni Drive. The University is obligated to comply with a student’s reasonable request for a living and/or academic situation change following an allegation of sex or gender-based discrimination.

University's Responsibilities for Protective Orders (also called "restraining orders") or Similar Lawful Orders Issued by a Criminal, Civil, or Tribal Court or "No-Contact" or "No Trespass" Orders issued by the University

The University of Alaska Anchorage recognizes protective orders entered by the Alaska Court System or another jurisdiction that meet Alaska statutory requirements. See AS 18.66.140. Any person who obtains a protective order should provide a copy to University Police and the Office of Equity & Compliance. The individual with the protective order can meet with University Police to discuss any safety concerns and work with the Office of Equity & Compliance to 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: safety escorts, special parking arrangements, providing a temporary cell phone, 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 of Alaska Anchorage can issue a "no-contact" order against a person who is affiliated with UAA and can issue a “no trespass” order against any person.

Except for the University-issued orders listed above, an individual must apply for a court protective order directly from the Alaska Court System or another jurisdiction for these services. An individual may request a no-contact order or a no trespass order through the Office of Equity & Compliance.

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 in 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 such 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 Anchorage campus and Aviation Technology Complex campus may go to:

  Student Health and Counseling Center
  907-786-4040
  Rasmuson Hall 116/120

  Psychological Services Center
  907-786-1795
  Social Sciences Building 255

  Students at the KPC - Kachemak Bay and Kenai River campuses may go to KPC Counseling and Health located on the KPC - Kenai River campus:

  KPC Counseling Center 
  907-262-0383
  McLane Building Suite 169
  
  KPC Health Center
  907-262-0347
  Ward Building Suite 108
  
  Mat-Su College has formed an agreement with Mat-Su Health Services to provide counseling to Mat-Su College students. To schedule an appointment with Mat-Su Health Services, students should call 907-352-3252.
  
  Prince William Sound College has formed an agreement with the Providence Valdez Counseling Center to provide counseling to Prince William Sound College students. To schedule an appointment with the Providence Valdez Counseling Center, students should call 907-835-2838.
  
  Campus counseling, health, and mental health services are not available at JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension.

• Victim Advocacy: UAA Campuses do not offer on-campus victim advocacy.
• Legal Assistance: UAA campuses do not offer on-campus legal assistance.

• Visa and Immigration Assistance

  International Student Services
  907-786-1573
  Enrollment Services Center
  uaa.international@alaska.edu 

• Student Financial Aid

  Office of Financial Aid
  907-786-1480
  Enrollment Services Center
  www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/financial-aid/

Off Campus Resources and Contact Information:

• Counseling, Health, Mental Health, and Victim Advocacy

  The University of Alaska and the Alaska Department of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault have compiled lists of off-campus locations where students may seek counseling, health, mental health and victim advocacy services:

  • From Anywhere in the United States

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
      Text "START" to 88788

  • From Anywhere in Alaska

    • Careline Crisis Intervention
      Phone: 1-877-266-4357
      

  • Anchorage

    • AWAIC - Abused Women's Aid in Crisis
      100 W. 13th Ave.
      Anchorage, AK 99501
      Office: 907-279-9581
      Crisis: 907-272-0100

    • FNSP - Forensic Nursing Services of Providence
      24/7 Phone: 907-212-8544

• • • SARC - Elmendorf Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
      7153 Fighter Dr.
      JBER, AK 99501
      Phone: 907-384-7272

• • • SARC - Fort Richardson Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
      Richardson Drive, Bldg. 600,
      Room A130
      JBER, AK 99505

• • • STAR - Standing Together Against Rape
      1057 W. Fireweed, #230
      Anchorage, AK 99503
      Office: 907-276-7279
      Crisis: 907-276-7273

• • Utqiagvik

• • • AWIC - Arctic Women In Crisis
      P.O. Box 69
      Utqiagvik, AK 99723
      Office: 907-852-0261
      Crisis: 800-478-0267 / 907-852-0267

• • Bethel

• • • TWC - Tundra Women's Coalition
      P.O. Box 2029
      Bethel, AK 99559
      Office: 907-543-3444
      Crisis: 800-478-7799 / 907-543-3456

• • Cordova

• • • CFRC - Cordova Family Resource Center
      P.O. Box 863
      Cordova, AK 99574
      Office: 907-424-5674
      24-Hr Help: 907-424-4357
      Text Help (7am-11pm): 860-407-8001

• • Dillingham

• • • SAFE - Safe And Fear-Free Environment
      P.O. Box 94, 21 G St. West
      Dillingham, AK 99576
      Office: 907-842-2320
      Listening Line: 800-478-2316 / 907-842-2316

• • Fairbanks

• • • Alaska Native Women's Resource Center
      P.O. Box 80382
      Phone: 907-328-3990

• • • Fairbanks Regional Public Health
      1025 Barnette St.
      Phone: 907-452-1776

• • • Eielson Air Force Base
      Sexual Assault Prevention Response (SARP)
      24/7 Helpline: 907-377-7272

• • • Fort Greely
      SHARP Hotline
      Phone: 907-873-4708

• • • Fort Wainwright
      SHARP Hotline
      Phone: 907-353-7272

• • • Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living
      Phone: 907-452-2293

• • • Tanana Chiefs Conference Family Centered Service
      Phone: 907-452-8251 ext. 3482

• • Homer

• • • SPHH - South Peninsula Haven House
      3776 Lake Street, Suite 100
      Homer, AK 99603
      Office: 907-253-7712
      24/7 Helpline: 907-235-8943

• • Juneau

• • • AWARE - Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies
      P.O. Box 20809
      Office: 907-586-6623
      24/7 Helpline: 907-586-1090

• • Ketchikan 

• • • WISH - Women in Safe Homes
      P.O. Box 6552
      Ketchikan, AK 99901
      Office: 907-228-4099
      24/7 Helpline: 800-478-9474 / 907-225-9474

• • Kenai

• • • The LeeShore Center
      325 S. Spruce St.
      Kenai, AK 99611
      Office: 907-283-9479
      24hr Crisis: 907-283-7257

• • Kodiak

• • • KKWRCC - Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center
      P.O. Box 2122
      Kodiak, AK 99615
      Office: 907-486-6171
      24-Hour Crisis: 907-486-3625

• • • Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center
      Office: 907-481-2400

• • Kotzebue

• • • MFCC - Maniilaq Family Crisis Center
      P.O. Box 38
      Kotzebue, AK 99752
      Office: 907-442-3742
      Hotline: 888-478-3969

• • Nome

• • • BSWG - Bering Sea Women's Group
      P.O. Box 1596
      Nome, AK 99762
      Office: 907-443-5491
      24-Hour Line: 907-443-5444

• • Palmer

• • • Alaska Family Services
      1825 Chugach St.
      Palmer, AK 99645
      Phone: 907-746-4080
      24-Hour Hotline: 907-746-4080

• • Seward

• • • SeaView Community Services
      302 Railway Avenue
      Seward, AK 99664
      Office: 907-224-5257
      Crisis: 907-224-3027 / DV Crisis: 907-362-1843

• • Sitka

• • • SAFV - Sitkans Against Family Violence
      P.O. Box 6136
      Sitka, AK 99835
      Office: 907-747-3370
      Crisis: 800-478-6511 / 907-747-6511
      Text "SAFV" to 907-623-7820 (8am - 11pm)

• • Unalaska

• • • USAFV - Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence
      P.O. Box 36
      Unalaska, AK 99685
      Office: 907-581-1500
      Crisis: 800-478-7238 / 907-581-1500

• • Valdez

• • • AVV - Advocates for Victims of Violence
      P.O. Box 524
      Valdez, AK 99686
      Office: 907-835-2980
      Crisis: 907-835-2999 / 907-255-2985 / 907-255-2986

• • Wasilla

• • • Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
      2500 Woodworth Loop
      Palmer, AK 99645
      (907) 861-6000

• Legal Assistance

  The Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s (ALSC) mission is to provide high quality civil legal services to low income and disadvantaged people and communities to protect their safety, their health and promote family stability. The ALSC has 12 locations, including offices in Anchorage, Kenai, and Palmer. For contact information for each location, go to: www.alsc-law.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 Anchorage office, go to: 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/Contact-Us

Additional Resources:

• Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
• Stalking Resource Center
• Department of Justice
• Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights

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 Daily Crime Log or in the annual crime statistics that are disclosed in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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. 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 including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking 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

Whether or not criminal charges are brought, an individual or the University [2] may file a complaint of sex or gender-based discrimination using the following procedures.

1. Notify the UAA Title IX Coordinator by phone 907-786-0818 or in person in Suite 352 at 3190 Alumni Drive on the Anchorage campus. Reports can also be made online at: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofAlaska&layout_id=77.  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://www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/title-ix-contacts/.
2. Tell UAA about the incident by using the UA Confidential Hotline. You may phone 855-251-5719 or you may file a report online at https://www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/disclosure-options/. When you use the UA Confidential Hotline, you have the choice of disclosing who you are, remaining semi-anonymous, or completely anonymous.
3. Call University Police by phone 907-786-1120 or in person in Room 114 in Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus. You may report the crime anonymously to University Police using their Silent Witness webpage located online at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/administrative-services/departments/university-police-department/.

*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 of sex and gender-based discrimination 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, and Stalking

UAA 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:

Sex and gender-based misconduct may result in a single University policy violation or a combination of multiple University policy violations, dependent 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 be ended and the reported behavior should 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.

Regents' Policy and University Regulation 01.04

A full version of this policy is located at: www.alaska.edu/bor/policy/01-04.pdf

How the University Determines Whether This Policy Applies and Whether to Proceed with an Investigation; Supportive Measures

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 (see table at the beginning of this document). 

The Title IX Coordinator engages with the complainant in the interactive process to discuss supportive measures, determine 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. The Equity & Compliance staff also evaluates the risk, if any, the respondent presents to the complainant or University community and takes 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 processes, 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 stop 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 Title IX. Sex and gender-based allegations that do not meet the requirements of Regents' Policy and University Regulation 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:

     1. 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, a union representative, if applicable, and other individuals as required by law;
     2. 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
     3. 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. A party has no obligation to respond to questions from the decision-maker, and no inference may be drawn from such a refusal.
        
        

     The Title IX investigator will present the relevant evidence gathered during the investigation.

     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.
     
     The decision-maker may require questions to be submitted prior to the hearing so their relevance can be determined, and the parties may submit their questions prior to the hearing so that relevance can be pre-established.
     
     A party's advisor may object to a question's relevance once. Once the decision maker determines to include or exclude the question, no further objections may be made.
     
     If a party or witness disagrees with the decision-maker's relevance determination, they have the choice of either abiding by the decision-maker's determination and answering the question or refusing to answer the question.
     
     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.

     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 Evidence
   
   Findings are made using the preponderance of the evidence standard.

Regents' Policy and University Regulation 01.02

A full version of this policy is located at: https://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy/01.02-General%20Provisions.pdf.

How the University Determines Whether This Policy will be Used

An Equity & Compliance investigator reviews reported allegations to determine whether the alleged conduct constitutes discrimination and falls within jurisdiction of applicable policies; the investigator gives consideration to the record as a whole and the totality of the circumstances.

Steps in the Process

1. Anticipated Timelines and General Procedures
   • The Equity & Compliance 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 agreement 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.

Regents' Policy and University Regulation 09.02

A full version of this policy can be found at: http://www.alaska.edu/bor/policy/09.02-Student%20Rights%20and%20Responsibilities.pdf

How the University Determines Whether This Policy will be Used

Any University student, faculty, staff member, or community member may report an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the appropriate student conduct administrator in accordance with MAU rules and procedures. 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 Administrative 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.
• 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.
    
    
2. Decision-Making Process
• 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 considered, 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 and Stalking

*A letter of expectations is a possible sanction under R01.04.160.D.21; however, it is not a possible sanction under R09.02.050.B. 

**A warning is not a possible sanction under R01.04.160.D.21; however, 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.

Definition 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 UAA 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.

The above chart reflects the University’s sanctioning guidelines absent extenuating circumstances.

Definition of Sanctions for Employees

• 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 Regents’ Policy and University Regulation 01.04 and 09.02.
• Complicity: Any person who intentionally aids or facilitates an act of sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action under all applicable policies and/or regulations.
• Retaliation: This occurs when a person intimidates, threatens, coerces, or discriminates against any person for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege described under the above policies, or because the person has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the above policies.

University-Initiated Protective Measures

In addition to those protective measures previously described, the Equity & Compliance 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.[3] Violations of the Equity & Compliance 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 report on the results of any disciplinary 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 link to this information, which appears on the DPS website, by accessing https://dps.alaska.gov/sorweb/.

Definition of Clery Terms Used in Statistics Tables

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

1. 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
2. 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

1. Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or
2. 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

Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter

The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Manslaughter by Negligence

The killing of another person through gross negligence.

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.

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.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

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.

For the definitions of Rape, Fondling, Statutory Rape, and Incest, please see the Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking section.

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.

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.

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.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Crimes

For definitions of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking, please see the Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking section.

Hate Crimes

A crime that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator's bias against the victim. The applicable categories of bias include the victim's actual or perceived race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin and disability.

Statistics Tables for UAA Campuses

Anchorage Campus 

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus."

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were five unfounded crimes in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus."

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there was one public property Simple Assault incident characterized by racial bias.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were three unfounded crimes in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus."

HATE CRIMES: In 2023, one aggravated assault occurred in an On Campus Student Housing Facility that was characterized by religious bias, one simple assault occurred in an On Campus Student Housing Facility that was characterized by religious bias, two intimidation incidents occurred in On Campus Student Housing Facilities that were characterized by religious bias, one vandalism occurred On Campus that was characterized by sexual orientation bias, and one intimidation occurred On Campus that was characterized by ethnic bias.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were two unfounded crimes in 2023.

Aviation Technology Complex

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

JBER - Elmendorf Extension

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

JBER - Richardson Extension

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus 

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." The Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus On Campus Student Housing Facility closed summer of 2020. In fall 2021, KPC reopened the facility and housed KPC students for short periods of time in support of academic programs. KPC did not have a traditional residential program in 2021.

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." For 2022, KPC housed KPC students for short periods of time in support of academic programs but KPC did not have a traditional residential program in 2022.

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." For 2023, KPC housed KPC students for short periods of time in support of academic programs but KPC did not have a traditional residential program in 2023.

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

Kodiak College

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023. 

Kodiak High School Extension

The Kodiak High School Extension was a new campus location starting in Fall 2022 and therefore does not have statistics to report for 2021. The 2022 statistics are for a partial year.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

Matanuska-Susitna College 

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021. 

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There was one unfounded crime reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023. 

Prince William Sound College 

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." 

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021. 

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." 

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

"On Campus Student Housing Facilities" is a subset of the statistics that occurred on campus; they are not in addition to those statistics found under "On Campus." 

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no reported hate crimes.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension

2021

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2021 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2021.

2022

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2022 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2022.

2023

Crimes

Arrests

Disciplinary Referrals

Violence Against Women Act

HATE CRIMES: In 2023 there were no hate crimes reported.

UNFOUNDED CRIMES: There were no unfounded crimes reported in 2023.

2024 Fire Safety Report

Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act

The Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act was signed into law on August 14, 2008. This legislation requires colleges and universities to report fire safety information related to on-campus residence halls. The 2024 Fire Safety Report includes general information and fire statistics from the previous three calendar years (2021-23) for UAA's three residential communities.

Several statistics are required to be included in the report: the number of fires; fire-related deaths; fire injuries; the cause of these fires; as well as the amount of damage caused by fires. Additionally, UAA is required to report the fire safety features of on campus residence halls including sprinklers, fire alarms, and other fire/life safety systems along with plans for future improvements to fire safety systems. Finally, UAA is required to list the type and amount of fire safety training provided to students and employees.

This report is published by:

Dean of Students Office
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, RH 122
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
907-786-1214 | uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu

Fire Safety Report Definitions

Quoted from the "Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Final Regulations."

Fire: Any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner.

Cause of Fire: The factor or factors that give rise to a fire. The causal factor may be, but is not limited to, the result of an intentional or unintentional action, mechanical failure, or act of nature.

Value of Property Damage: The estimated value of the loss of the structures and contents in terms of the cost of replacement in like kind and quantity. This estimate should include contents damaged by fire, and fire related damages caused by smoke, water, and overhaul; however, it does not include indirect loss, such as business interruption.

Fire Safety Report

The UAA Fire Safety Report is compiled by the Dean of Students Office and University Police.

Anchorage Campus Residential Community

Fire Statistics for 2021

Fire Statistics for 2022

Fire Statistics for 2023

Fire Log

UAA is required to maintain a fire log for all reportable fire events. The log will include the date, nature of the fire, date reported, and location. A printed copy of this log is maintained by University Police at Eugene Short Hall 114.

Fire Safety Systems

UAA's residence halls (North, East, and West Halls) are equipped with stand-alone smoke detectors in the residents’ rooms and there are water sprinklers throughout the buildings. Only detectors in the hallways activated in these buildings will report directly to University Police Dispatch with ‘addressable' information about the event location. Fire extinguishers are installed in each suite, and in the hallways. The six Main Apartment Complex (MAC) buildings are also addressable, and feature smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and sprinklers. Fire extinguishers are installed in common areas.

The remaining student housing facilities, known as the Templewood Apartments (TW), are townhouse style and feature stand-alone smoke detectors. They also have stand-alone carbon monoxide detectors that do not report to UPD Dispatch. They are fully outfitted with water sprinklers, and activated sprinkler sensors report to University Police Dispatch. Fire extinguishers are installed in common areas.

*Partial Sprinkler System is defined as having a fire suppression hood at the stovetop.

Improvement Plans for Fire Safety

UAA has future plans for improvements to fire safety. Facilities and Campus Services is developing a comprehensive database for fire suppression testing and inspections for all University-owned buildings. Several Maintenance and Operations employees are being trained by factory representatives for various fire systems found across campus. UAA will continue to promote fire safety education through annual training, drills and events.

Fire Prevention Policies

Residence Life takes fire prevention seriously. Residents must abide by the following:

• Residents are not permitted to hang anything from the ceiling. Items must be stored a minimum of 18 inches from the ceiling.
• Wall hangings and/or other items cannot block fire suppression equipment.
• Tampering with pull stations, smoke or heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, or other life safety equipment is prohibited.
• Items cannot be hung from sprinklers or pipes.
• Residents must comply with all recall notices of products stored on the residential campus.
• Posting flammable materials covering more than one third of the total surface of doors or walls is prohibited.
• A maximum of three strands of decorative lights can be linked together per electrical outlet.
• Any organic materials used for decorations (ex. pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns) must be disposed of within three days of a holiday or when the items show signs of decomposition.
• Extension cords and surge protectors should be UL listed and free from punctures or exposed wires, with no more than one item per outlet. The utilization of an extending device on a surge protector to create additional outlets is prohibited. Tethering extension cords and surge protectors together is prohibited.

The following items are prohibited on residential campus (this is not an exhaustive list, and Residence Life reserves the right to evaluate individual items and determine their eligibility to be present on campus). Generally the rule Residence Life follows is - if a piece of paper would catch on fire should it land on a heating source, then the item would be prohibited:

• Personal gas and charcoal grills
• Containers of flammable fuels such as gasoline, kerosene, and propane (outside of small tanks used for quick boil camping grills)
• Gasoline-powered engines
• Any open flame source other than a basic lighter
• Engaging in activities or utilizing devices that produce smoke
• Micro-mobility devices charged with lithium-ion batteries (hoverboards, e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.)
• Halogen lamps
• Open-coil heaters and cooking elements
• Pressure cookers
• Hot plates
• Deep fat fryers
• Electric griddles
• Toaster ovens
• Full sized appliances (unless provided by Residence Life), including, but not limited to, washers, dryers, and freezers
• Toasters (unless in Templewood, MAC apartments, or in the residence hall kitchens)
• Living trees indoors, not to include common house plants
• Space heaters that are not equipped with a tip-over safety switch

Fire Safety Education

Residential students are given basic fire safety and evacuation guidance during mandatory community meetings prior to the start of classes in the fall and spring semesters. Further information is provided on the Department of Residence Life's website, specifically the residential community safety site, Housing Emergency Plan posters visible throughout each residential facility and during various public events on campus taking place during September such as Safety Awareness Month.

Fire Drills Held in 2023

In the 2023 calendar year, an evacuation fire drill was conducted on October 24, 2023 between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm in the three residence halls and Main Apartment Complex. No drills were conducted in the Templewood townhomes as these units are not equipped with a unified fire alarm system. Instead, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are present and routinely tested in each individual unit.

Residents were given prior notice of the week in which the drill would occur so that they could prepare for the drill while still maintaining the integrity of the drill and its ability to simulate the conditions of a fire in the building. Residents with assistance animals were given additional advance notice of the approximate date and time of the drill to reduce the impact of horns and sirens on the assistance animals.

Before the alarm was triggered by the electrical supervisor for the univeristy, the University Police Department and Anchorage Fire Department were alerted that a drill was being conducted. Once the alarms were activated, students were given approximately three minutes to evacuate the building in accordance to policy in the Community Living Standards for students to exit during an alarm. After three minutes had passed, Residence Life and Housing Facilities & Finance staff members entered a random selection of suites and apartments to perform compliance inspections in those spaces. Staff members noted any policy violations they came across though they specifically focused on compliance with fire safety related policies during the inspections. Staff made note of individuals found in the building after the three minute threshold, and these students were followed up with by a professional staff member after the drill concluded. Spaces that were found to be out of compliance with fire safety policies received a notice from Residence Life of the violations discovered during the drill, and the residents were advised that a staff member would return to reinspect the space to verify that the violation had been resolved approximately 24 hours later.

Student Housing Facility Evacuation Procedures in Case of a Fire

• If you hear the fire alarm immediately evacuate the building using the nearest available exit. Do not attempt to fight a fire unless you have been trained to do so. 
• Awaken any sleeping roommate, guests, or suitemates. Prepare to evacuate by putting on shoes and coat if necessary. Feel the doorknob and the door. If they are hot, do not open the door. If they are cool, open slowly, if heat or heavy smoke rushes in, close the door immediately and remain inside. 
• When leaving your room, be sure to take your key in case it is necessary to return to the room should conditions in the corridor deteriorate. Make sure to close the door tightly when evacuating. 
• Residence Life staff members who are present on their floors should facilitate the evacuation of their floor/section if possible.  When the alarm sounds, they should shout to alert others of the emergency and knock on doors as they make their way to the nearest exit and out the building. 
• When exiting in smoky conditions keep your hand on the wall and crawl to the nearest exit. Always know more than one path out of your location and the number of doors between your room and the exit.
• DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Elevator shafts may fill with smoke or the power may fail, leaving you trapped. Elevators have features that recall and deactivate the elevator during an alarm. Standing and waiting for an elevator wastes valuable time.

Procedures Students and Employees Should Follow in Case of a Fire

In the event of a fire, the University expects that all campus community members will evacuate the building by the nearest exit within three minutes of the alarm sounding, close doors, and activate the fire alarm system (if one is present) as they leave. Once safely outside a building, it is appropriate to contact 911 and the University Police Department. Everyone must remain at least 50 feet away from the building exterior until the “all clear” signal has been given by the University Police Department, the Anchorage Fire Department, or Department of Residence Life professional staff members. Interference with or non-compliance with emergency evacuation procedures is prohibited. Emergency exits are to be used during emergency evacuations or fire drills only. Any misuse of emergency exits is prohibited. No training is provided to students or employees in firefighting or suppression activity as this is inherently dangerous and each community member’s only duty is to exit safely and quickly, shutting doors along the exit path as they go to contain the spread of flames and smoke, and to activate the alarm as they exit. At no time should the closing of doors or the activation of the alarm delay the exit from the building. During extreme weather or extended periods of time, temporary shelter is offered by opening the Gorsuch Commons facility.

Reporting a Fire

Incidents of fire are reported to the University Police Department or by calling municipal responders at 911. For the purpose of including statistics in the annual fire safety report, fires should be reported to the Residence Coordinator On-Duty or University Police. In the event of building or property damage caused by the fire, the Residence Coordinator or University Police can notify the on-call emergency maintenance employee with Housing Facilities & Finance and Facilities and Campus Services. For large-scale disasters, information should also be shared frequently and accurately with the Incident Management Team.

Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus Residential Community

Fire Statistics for 2021

Fire Statistics for 2022

Fire Statistics for 2023

Fire Log

KPC is required to maintain a fire log for all reportable fire events. The log will include the date, nature of the fire, date reported, and location. A printed copy of this log is maintained by maintenance staff and is available at KRC's Residence Hall.

Fire Safety Systems

KPC's residence hall is equipped with a wet riser type automatic sprinkler system. This system is inspected, tested, and maintained to NFPA 25 standards annually.

The facility is protected by an electronic fire alarm and signaling system. This system consists of smoke detectors, signaling horns, and strobe lights in every room. Any alarm activated will sound all of the building's horns and strobes. The alarm system also reports directly to a contracted alarm monitoring company with addressable information about the event location. The monitoring company will initiate emergency response through Central Emergency Services and as well as the Director of Facilities. This detection system is inspected and tested to NFPA 72 standards annually.

Fire extinguishers are installed in each suite, and in the hallways. The portable fire extinguishers are serviced and inspected to NFPA 10 standards. This includes monthly inspections by residence hall staff and annual maintenance by outside contractors.

The inspection, testing, and maintenance reports for these fire safety systems are reviewed annually by the local municipal fire marshal.

Partial Sprinkler System is defined as having sprinklers in the common areas only.
Full Sprinkler system is defined as having sprinklers in both the common areas and individual rooms.

Improvement Plans in Fire Safety

There are no improvement plans at this time. However, staff will inspect fire exits and lighted exit signs monthly, and smoke detectors and fire extinguishers monthly. Fire extinguishers are inspected annually through a third party service. Staff will report any equipment found to be in non-working condition. Maintenance staff will also create a preventative maintenance schedule to replace batteries and recharge fire extinguishers annually.

Fire Prevention Policies

To comply with local and state codes and to observe prudent safety precautions, KRC Professional Staff will enforce the following fire safety regulations:

• Open flames, including candles, incense, kerosene lamps or stoves, and other similar items are not permitted in any college housing unit.
• No flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, propane, or similar substances may be stored in any university-owned or approved housing unit. Turpentine, kerosene, paint thinner, and similar flammable substances used for camping or art classes may be stored in storage rooms or bathrooms in small quantities; no more than one half gallon. These should not be stored near heaters or any heat-producing appliances, nor should they be kept in a fashion where they might tip or spill. Additionally, such substances may only be stored in the approved containers in which they were sold. Any flammable substances found in student housing that violate this policy will be confiscated and disciplinary action will be taken against those responsible for storing such substances.
• No paneling or excessive tapestry is permitted in student housing.
• Smoke detectors are not to be covered or blocked. Additionally, nothing should be hung from or affixed to smoke detectors in any way.
• No tampering with the wiring or components of the smoke detection, carbon monoxide, or alarm systems is permitted. Fire extinguishers are not to be removed from their proper locations, including the wall-mounted extinguishers in suites, or to be discharged except in the event of a fire emergency. Nothing can be attached to, or hung from, sprinkler heads.
• Fire doors and any other doors with closing mechanisms are to be kept closed at all times except in the event of fire emergency. Fire exits may not be blocked with any furniture or objects. They must remain clean and empty at all times.
• Only UL approved power strips are permitted in suites. All approved heat-producing appliances such as hair dryers, coffee pots, popcorn poppers and irons must be plugged directly into wall outlets and unplugged when not in use.
• Electrical cords must be exposed at all times; they may not be placed under carpets or rubber molding.
• Flammable holiday decorations such as real Christmas trees, wreaths or garland made from spruce boughs, and untreated bunting is not permitted in student housing units.
• No partitions or wall-like structures are to be installed in housing units by students.
• Nothing is allowed to block, even partially, any means of egress, including doorways and windows. Furniture placed in front of windows must not be higher than will allow for access to the windowsill and for individuals to easily climb over the furniture to escape through the window.
• Safety signs and markings are not to be tampered with or defaced.
• The use of space heaters in student housing units is not permitted. Space heaters will be confiscated.
• In accordance with University of Alaska regulation, 05.12.102, KPC's campuses prohibit smoking and the use of all tobacco and tobacco-related products, including smokeless tobacco and electronic/vaporized nicotine delivery systems.

The use of portable electric appliances without exposed heating elements are permitted. These include irons, electric blankets, hair curlers and dryers, coffee-makers, hot pots, popcorn poppers, closed grills, toasters, electric kettles, electric woks, and electric griddles. Portable electric kitchen appliances may only be used in suite kitchens. Additional microwaves, other than the one provided in each unit, are not permitted.

Fire Safety Education

Residential students are given basic fire safety and evacuation guidance during move in. Further information is provided in the Residence Hall Handbook, Housing Emergency Plan posters visible throughout each residential facility, and during various public events on campus taking place through the academic year.

Fire Drills in 2023

No evacuation drills were conducted for the KPC residence hall in 2023.

Evacuation Procedures

In the event of evacuation due to a fire or fire alarm, housing residents are instructed to exit using the nearest door and stairwell, avoid elevators, and meet at the front of the housing complex. In the winter months they will gather in the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) building, unless directed elsewhere (RAs will have keys to the CTEC building). Students should anticipate notable wait times outdoors before exiting their suites, and should therefore grab proper footwear, coats, and hats for the weather before leaving the building. Weather in Alaska can be harsh, and students might be waiting in snow, rain, or extreme cold until the buildings are cleared. An indoor rally point will be identified when extended displacement times have been determined. In case of evacuation, students will be notified of their ability to re-enter student housing by appropriate hall staff, the Soldotna Police Department, Central Emergency Services, or other emergency personnel.

Reporting a Fire

Incidents of fire are reported to the local emergency response agency by calling municipal responders at 911. For the purpose of including statistics in the annual fire safety report, fires should be reported to the Student Services Director. A subsequent notification would then be made to the KPC Campus Safety Officer & Evening Coordinator and/or Incident Management Team for incident management.

Prince William Sound College Residential Community

Fire Statistics for 2021

Fire Statistics for 2022

Fire Statistics for 2023

Fire Log

PWSC is required to maintain a fire log for all reportable fire events. The log will include the date, nature of the fire, date reported, and location. A printed copy of this log is maintained by and is available at the PWSC Administrative Services Office.

Fire Safety Systems in Student Housing

PWSC's residential apartment complex buildings (Copper Basin, Cordova, and Valdez Halls) are provided smoke detectors, heat sensors, and water sprinklers. Any alarm activated in those buildings reports directly to Valdez Police and Fire Dispatch with ‘addressable' information about the building location. Fire extinguishers are installed in each suite, and in the common hallways. Each building has egress emergency lighting. Egress windows are installed in each apartment and every bedroom.

The Valdez Fire Station #1 is located approximately 400 feet from the Housing Complex.

Partial Sprinkler System is defined as having sprinklers in the common areas only.
Full Sprinkler system is defined as having sprinklers in both the common areas and individual rooms.

Improvement Plans in Fire Safety

During the 2023 fire drills, occupants quickly responded and assembled as instructed. After PWSC staff members entered each of the rooms, it was determined that all occupants had vacated. All bells worked. All interior and exterior strobe lights functioned properly. No propped doors were found. We improved our communication to students about the evacuation location and will continue to verbally share and provide documentation of this location during housing orientation. This information is also shared on an evacuation route in each department. 

Fire Prevention Policies

Smoking is not permitted on campus. Among prohibited items in student housing units are: hot tubs, incense, candles and other open flames, oil lamps, fireworks, hot plates, halogen lamps, space heaters, lighted signs, portable appliances with open coil burners, containers of flammable fuels (such as gasoline, propane or similar items), internal combustion engines, exposed heating elements, and cooking appliances or devices with exposed heating elements. UL listed coffee pots, crock pots, popcorn cookers and similar appliances are allowed. Barbecue grills may be used, when at least 15 feet from a building.

Safety inspections are conducted each winter break by the Housing Manager and a member of the maintenance staff.

Fire Safety Education

Residential students are given basic fire safety and evacuation guidance during orientation sessions early in the fall and spring semesters. Further information is provided on the Department of Residence Life website and Housing Emergency Plan posters visible throughout each residential facility, and during various public events on campus taking place during September such as Safety Awareness Month.

Fire Drills Held in 2023

Fire drills were conducted on April 11, 2023 and October 17, 2023. The drills tested and evaluated monitoring systems, dispatch response times, device hardware functionality, how quickly students responded/evacuated and how knowledgeable students were with the evacuation procedure. Each apartment unit/occupant received a supplemental evacuation policy and information explaining what to do in the event of an alarm, where to assemble, etc. Regular periodic emergency alert exercises are conducted and information is provided to students, faculty, and staff regarding campus safety.

Student Housing Evacuation Procedures in Case of a Fire 

• If you hear the fire alarm immediately evacuate the building using the nearest available exit. Do not attempt to fight a fire unless you have been trained to do so.
• Awaken any sleeping roommate or suitemates. Prepare to evacuate by putting on shoes and coat if necessary. Feel the doorknob and the door. If they are hot, do not open the door. If they are cool, open slowly, if heat or heavy smoke rushes in, close the door immediately and remain inside. 
• When leaving your room, be sure to take your key in case it is necessary to return to the room should conditions in the corridor deteriorate. Make sure to close the door tightly when evacuating. 
• Resident life staff members who are present on their floors should facilitate the evacuation of their floor/section if possible.  When the alarm sounds, they should shout to alert others of the emergency and knock on doors as they make their way to the nearest exit and out the building. 
• When exiting in smoky conditions keep your hand on the wall and crawl to the nearest exit. Always know more than one path out of your location and the number of doors between your room and the exit.

Procedures Students and Employees Should Follow in Case of a Fire

In the event of a fire, the University expects that all campus community members will evacuate the building by the nearest exit within three minutes of the alarm sounding, close doors, and activate the fire alarm system (if one is present) as they leave. Once safely outside a building, it is appropriate to contact 911 and the Valdez Police and Fire Dispatch. All must remain at least 50 feet away from the building exterior in the designated area until the “all clear” signal has been given by the emergency personnel (police or fire) or on duty RA or the housing manager. Interference with or non-compliance with emergency evacuation procedures is prohibited. No training is provided to students or employees in firefighting or suppression activity as this is inherently dangerous and each community member’s only duty is to exit safely and quickly, shutting doors along the exit path as they go to contain the spread of flames and smoke, and to activate the alarm as they exit. At no time should the closing of doors or the activation of the alarm delay the exit from the building. During extreme weather or extended periods of time, temporary shelter is offered at the Facilities Shop/Warehouse located at 153 Pioneer Drive adjacent to Cordova Hall.

Reporting a Fire

Incidents of active fire are reported to the Valdez Police or by calling municipal responders at 911. For the purpose of including statistics in the annual Fire Safety Report, fires should be reported to the on-duty RA or the Housing Manager. A subsequent notification would then be made to the College Director, and/or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for incident management.

Notice of Nondiscrimination (BOR Policy & Regulation 01.02.020)

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, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment.

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 of ensuring equal opportunity will be met by taking affirmative action: i.e., making intensified, goal-oriented efforts to substantially increase the participation of groups where their representation is less than proportionate to their availability; providing reasonable accommodations to employees and students with disabilities; and ensuring that employment opportunities are widely disseminated to agencies and organizations that serve underrepresented protected classes.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

University of Alaska Anchorage
Director, Office of Equity and Compliance
3190 Alumni Drive, Suite 352 
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-0818
E-mail: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Director, ADA/504 Coordinator, Department of Equity and Compliance
1692 Tok Lane, 3rd Floor Constitution Hall
PO Box 756910
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6910
Phone: 907-474-7300
E-mail: uaf-deo@alaska.edu Website: https://www.uaf.edu/equity

University of Alaska Southeast
UAS Title IX Coordinator
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-796-6371
E-Mail: uas.titleix@alaska.edu
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix

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, or both:

UAA Title IX Coordinator
3190 Alumni Drive, Suite 352
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-0818
E-Mail: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu
Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/

UAF Title IX Coordinator
1692 Tok Lane, 3rd Floor Constitution Hall
Fairbanks, AK 99775-6910
Phone: 907-474-7300
E-Mail: uaf-tix@alaska.edu 
http://www.uaf.edu/equity

UAS Title IX Coordinator
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-796-6371
E-Mail: uas.titleix@alaska.edu
http://www.uas.alaska.edu/titleix

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 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

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 Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-292-8020
E-mail: 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/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer 

UA’s grievance procedures and grievance process under Title IX, including how to report or file a formal complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how UA will respond are located in UA Board of Regents’ Policy and Regulation Chapter 01.04. This chapter defines prohibited behavior and details the administrative grievance procedures and grievance process for inquiries, investigations, hearings, and appeals which apply when prohibited behavior is alleged to have occurred.

Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Tips

• Be Informed
• Know campus emergency numbers before you need them.
• Program emergency numbers into your cell phone.
• Learn about campus safety services such as walking safety escorts.
• Be Alert
• Pay attention to your surroundings.
• Leave a situation immediately if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
• Always report any crime or suspicious activity to University Police or your local police department.
• Be Prepared for Emergencies
• Know how to quickly exit your office and building.
• Leave the building immediately EVERY TIME an alarm sounds.
• Have a plan if you have mobility difficulties or if you work with a colleague who does.
• Be Smart
• Lock your vehicle every time you leave it.
• Don't leave personal belongings unattended while on campus.
• Lock your office or your residence hall room or apartment every time you leave - no matter how short a time.