2018-2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

INTRODUCTION 

The 2018-2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University 

of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and its regional health science campuses in 

Peoria, the Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana-Champaign 

is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus 

Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), as amended by 

the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). 

This report is prepared by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for 

Administrative Services, incorporating data and information provided by 

the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Office of Public 

and Government Affairs; the Office of the Dean of Students; the Office 

for Access and Equity; UIC campus safety and security authorities; 

regional health science campuses; and law enforcement agencies 

whose jurisdictions include UIC-owned or -controlled properties. 

This report includes statistics for 2016, 2017 and 2018 concerning 

reported crimes that occurred: on each campus; in certain noncampus 

buildings or property owned or controlled by UIC or UIC-registered 

student organizations; and on public property within, or immediately 

adjacent to and accessible from, each campus. The report also includes 

policies and procedures on campus safety and security, such as alcohol 

and drug use; crime prevention; reporting of crimes, domestic violence, 

dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and other matters. 

The full text of this report is available online at 

ready.uic.edu in PDF format. 

UIC Nondiscrimination Statement 

The commitment of UIC to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires 

that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms. 

UIC will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, 

age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable 

discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal 

opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, 

access to and treatment in University programs and activities. 

University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that 

allege a violation of this statement. UIC’s Office for Access and Equity is the office charged with reviewing and addressing complaints 

of harassment and/or discrimination. Inquiries or complaints should be made to the Office for Access and Equity at oae@uic.edu or 

by calling (312) 996-8670.

MESSAGE FROM THE 

CHANCELLOR 

Dear Faculty, Students and Staff, 

The 2019-20 academic year is well underway, and I write to reaffirm 

the university’s commitment to providing a welcoming, safe and secure 

environment for our students, employees, visitors and community 

partners. We share a collective responsibility for a cultural climate 

free from acts or threats of violence, criminal victimization and other 

situations that conflict with our aspirations for a respectful environment 

for all. 

To that end, I am pleased to present UIC’s 2018-2019 Annual Security 

and Fire Safety Report, as part of our commitment to comply with the 

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime 

Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act, (20 

USC § 1092(f); 34 CFR 668.46). The report was completed by the Office 

of Preparedness and Response and is part of the university’s ongoing 

effort to inform you about the safety and security programs and services 

available to all members of our community. I encourage you to read 

this report carefully, use the information it provides as a guide for safe 

practices on- and off-campus, and be observant and supportive of each 

other. 

Within UIC’s diverse community, which forms the foundation of our 

institutional character, programs are continuously reviewed and changes 

are often recommended and implemented to further strengthen our 

policies, procedures, and systems providing the safest atmosphere 

both in and out of the classroom. UIC’s Office of Preparedness and 

Response remains steadfast in advancing the necessary systems for 

prevention, protection, and infrastructure to monitor the university 

climate and identify areas for improvement. 

The safety and wellbeing of everyone at UIC is our foremost concern. 

We demonstrate this through our ongoing prevention and awareness 

programs to eliminate activity contrary to our security, and to encourage 

students and employees to be responsible for both their own safety and 

the safety of others. We are continuously re-examining our public safety 

environment, enabling us to better prevent and address crime, amplify 

our communications and increase the availability of effective support 

services for the university community. Over the last year, I have tasked 

campus leaders to review our policies and procedures, help streamline 

our responses and create a more effective and coordinated culture of 

prevention, reporting and accountability. 

Please consider participating in the prevention and educational 

programs offered at UIC. By acting responsibly, caring for community 

members and remaining vigilant, we can maintain our university as a 

safe, secure and resilient place in which we learn, live and work. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this material and please put 

what you learn into action. UIC is undergoing a tremendous period of 

growing momentum, increasing enrollment and new construction and 

renovation across the university. This is an exciting time to be part of 

this community, and by being mindful of each other and the respect and 

security of our diverse culture, we will thrive together. 

Sincerely, 

Michael D. Amiridis 

Chancellor

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

THE UNIVERSITY OF 

ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO 

THE 

CLERY ACT 

PROMPT REPORTING OF A CRIME, 

CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, OR EMERGENCY 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

& CRIME STATISTICS 

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9 

27 

43 

TIMELY WARNING 

NOTICES 

NOTIFICATION OF 

MISSING STUDENTS 

CRIME PREVENTION 

& SECURITY AWARENESS 

ALCOHOL & DRUG 

ABUSE PREVENTION 

69 

75 

81 

93 

VIOLENCE AGAINST 

WOMEN ACT 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & 

EVACUATION PROCEDURES 

FIRE SAFETY 

REPORT 

DEFINITIONS 

103 

151 

163 195

October 1, 2019

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THE 

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Timely Warnings Notices 

UNIVERSITY 

OF 

Timely Warnings Notices 

ILLINOIS 

AT 

CHICAGO

ASFSR 2018-2019 

THE 

UNIVERSITY 

OF ILLINOIS 

AT 

CHICAGO 


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The University of Illinois at Chicago 

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an acclaimed research center and 

a vital partner in the educational, technological, and cultural fabric of 

one of the nation’s largest and most diverse cities. 

This university operates the state’s major public health system, 

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health), and 

the nation’s largest medical school, the College of Medicine. UIC is also 

nationally recognized in health care education for dentistry, pharmacy, 

nursing, public health, and applied health sciences. 

OUR MISSION 

• To create knowledge that transforms our views of the world and, 

through sharing and application, transforms the world. 

• To provide a wide range of students with the educational 

opportunity only a leading research university can offer. 

• To address the challenges and opportunities facing not only 

Chicago but also all Great Cities of the 21st century, as expressed 

by our Great Cities Commitment. 


The university is home to Chicago’s first and only public law school, 

the UIC John Marshall Law School. Engineering, architecture, art 

and design, education, business, liberal arts, social work, and urban 

planning and public affairs round out the academic offerings at this 

diverse metropolitan campus. 

• To foster scholarship and practices that reflect and respond to the 

increasing diversity of the U.S. in a rapidly globalizing world. 

• To train professionals in a wide range of public service disciplines, 

serving Illinois as the principal educator of health science 

professionals and as a major health care provider to underserved 

communities.


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PEORIA 

REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Located on the Illinois River, the Peoria Regional Campus brings 

world-class academic opportunities to a robust city. Peoria is home to 

downstate Illinois’ largest medical campus. 

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 

The UIC College of Medicine Peoria (COMP) opened its doors in 1970 

and is one of four campuses that make up the nation’s largest public 

medical school. The Peoria campus is known among students for its small 

class sizes, rigorous curriculum and hands-on clerkships; to residents 

and fellows for the strong academic setting, large referral base and 

exceptional facilities; and by physicians seeking the ideal combination of 

teaching and practicing medicine in a research-based university setting. 

COMP offers a MD degree, and other opportunities in Graduate Medical 

Education (MDE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME). 

COLLEGE OF NURSING 

The UIC College of Nursing Peoria was established in 1974. The 

regional program offers a Master of Science (MS) degree as well as 

the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). At the graduate level, many 

courses are delivered online and via videoconference with other College 

of Nursing regional locations. The Peoria Regional Campus offers 

unique opportunities for vital interprofessional collaboration in teaching, 

education and research with the UIC College of Medicine Peoria. 

LIBRARY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES 

The Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria collaborates with the 

Colleges of Medicine and Nursing to meet the information needs of 

students, residents, faculty, staff and researchers affiliated with the 

university, as well as members of the community. 

QUAD CITIES 


The area often referred to as the Quad Cities includes Moline, East 

Moline, and Rock Island in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in 

Iowa. The five communities are located near the confluence of the Rock 

River and the Mississippi River. The Quad Cities Regional Campus 

offers a beautiful, small-town setting in which to earn a nationally ranked 

graduate degree. 


The UIC College of Nursing Quad Cities, established in 1980, offers 

a Master of Sciences (MS) degree as well as the Doctor of Nursing 

Practice (DNP). The majority of Quad Cities students are from the 

surrounding counties, with nearly 80% of graduates serving the local 

community. Due to a unique regional partnership, students who live in 

Iowa or Illinois pay the same in-state tuition so that nurses from either 

side of the river can choose UIC Nursing for their next degree. The 

College of Nursing at the Quad Cities Regional campus also enjoys 

robust relationships with healthcare partners in both Illinois and Iowa, 

giving students a range of clinical experiences, never too far from home. 

ROCKFORD 


Located on the east and west side of the Rock 

River 80 miles northwest of Chicago, the Rockford 

Regional Campus is home to several UIC academic 

programs that work in partnership with local hospitals 

and healthcare organizations to provide medical 

training and research opportunities for students and 

health services for area residents. Rockford Regional 

Campus’ competitive academic curriculum and 

acclaimed research opportunities attract top students 

and faculty worldwide to the 20-acre regional 

campus. The Rockford regional campus is also home 

to the Crawford Library of the Health Sciences. 


Since 1971, the UIC College of Medicine Rockford 

(UICOMR) has focused on building an academic 

medical institution committed to education and 

advocacy, dedicated to research and continuous 

innovation, and centered on clinical service in the 

surrounding communities. 

One of the largest public medical schools in 

the United States, UICOMR provides the finest 

community-based medical training to medical 

students, residents, and fellows. Unique programs 

based in Rockford are the Rural Medical Education 

program and the Master of Science in Medical 

Biotechnology program. 


The UIC College of Nursing Rockford opened in 

1992. The nursing regional site offers access to 

a wide variety of graduate programs in diverse 

specialties. In addition to a Master of Science (MS) 

degree, the program also offers the Doctorate of 

Nursing Practice (DNP). One unique program based 

in Rockford is the Rural Nursing program, which 

prepares DNP graduates to practice in rural settings, 

promoting the health of patients and communities 

through partnerships in education, service, research, 

and policy. 

The program is able to engage in distance learning 

and participate in classes in Chicago through 

teleconferencing technology that brings students 

together across all of five UIC campuses. Classes 

are offered in a variety of formats – in person, 

videoconference, and online. Clinical experiences 

of the highest caliber are arranged and supervised 

by faculty at locations in and around the Rockford 

region. 

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 

In a direct response to the continuing shortage of 

pharmacists in Illinois, the UIC College of Pharmacy 

created its Rockford regional program. The first class 

of students was admitted in 2010. Students complete 

four years of pharmacy education on the Rockford 

regional campus and clerkship sites throughout the 

state. 

Students in the Rockford program complete all of 

the same coursework as students on the UIC – 

Chicago West Campus. Lectures are live and taught 

via state-of-the-art broadcast learning from both 

campuses. Students on the Rockford campus have 

ample opportunities to pursue extracurricular and 

leadership roles, as well as participate in research, 

clinical and service-based hands-on learning. In 

addition to the College’s close ties to the University 

of Illinois College of Medicine and College of Nursing 

at Rockford, the city of Rockford is home to a variety 

of community pharmacies and health systems where 

students gain excellent experiences. Students may 

obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, MS 

or PhD degrees, or a joint degree at the Rockford 

Regional Campus. Students interested in a career 

in rural pharmacy can choose to be admitted to the 

Rural Pharmacy Program (RPHARM); the goal of the 

RPHARM concentration is to educate students about 

the unique challenges and opportunities present in 

rural communities. 

CRAWFORD LIBRARY OF THE HEALTH 

SCIENCES 

The Crawford Library of the Health Sciences- 

Rockford serves students, faculty and residents at 

the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College 

of Pharmacy and Medical Biotechnology Program at 

Rockford. 


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The University of Illinois at Chicago


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SPRINGFIELD 


The Springfield Regional Campus operates on UIC’s sister campus, the 

University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS). The campus was opened to 

address the need for more and better prepared nurses in central Illinois. 

It is located in the State of Illinois capital on the southeast side of the 

city, near Lake Springfield. The city of Springfield is approximately 200 

miles southwest of Chicago and 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. 


The first cohort of students of the UIC College of Nursing at Springfield 

program started in the fall of 2016. It was established through a 

partnership with UIS and Memorial Health Systems to offer students the 

opportunities to earn Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of 

Science (MS), or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees on the 

Springfield campus. 

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 


The Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus operates on UIC’s sister 

campus, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Located 

in east-central Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is home of Illinois’ original 

land-grant university and is a hub of education, culture, and technology. 


The UIC College of Medicine at Urbana has served the area for over 40 

years. The campus offers a traditional four-year medical education and 

the Medical Scholars dual-degree program. The Urbana-Champaign 

Regional Campus has strong clinical partnerships with Carle Foundation 

Hospital, Christie Clinic, OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, and the VA 

Illiana Health Care System. The UIC College of Medicine program at 

Urbana-Champaign will matriculate its final UIC graduates in 2020, after 

which the campus will be maintained as the University of Illinois College 

of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign- associated with UIUC as opposed 

to UIC. 


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The UIC College of Nursing at Urbana-Champaign offers programs 

leading to the BSN, MS, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). The 

campus has strong clinical partnerships with the Carle Foundation 

Hospital, Presence-Covenant Medical Center, the Danville VA Medical 

Center and numerous other respected health care agencies in the 

community and surrounding areas.


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The Clery Act 

CLERY 

THE 

ACT 


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The Clery Act

THE 

CLERY 

ACT 

Crime categories covered under the Clery Act 

include: 

• Criminal Offenses: Criminal homicide: murder 

and non-negligent manslaughter, manslaughter 

by negligence; sexual assault: rape, fondling, 

incest, statutory rape; robbery; aggravated assault; 

burglary; motor vehicle theft; and arson. 

• Hate Crimes: Any of the above-mentioned 

offenses, and any incidents of: larceny-theft; 

simple assault; intimidation; and destruction/ 

damage/vandalism of property. 

• Violence Against Women Act Offenses: Domestic 

violence, dating violence, and stalking. 

NOTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY 

By October 1st of each year, all UIC employees and 

students receive an official campus e-mail notification 

regarding the content and availability of the ASFSR. 

The e-mail provides information regarding how to 

access the report as well as a direct link to the report. 

ELECTRONIC NOTICE 

The ASFSR is distributed via e-mail to all employees 

and students. 

POSTED NOTIFICATION 

The ASFSR is also posted in the following locations: 

• UIC Human Resources (for current and prospective 

employees) 


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The Clery Act 

THE ACT 

The Clery Act is named in honor of Jeanne Clery, a college freshman 

of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania who was assaulted and murdered 

in her campus dorm room in 1986. After her death, Jeanne’s parents 

advocated for federal legislation to make colleges and universities safer, 

resulting in the enactment of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus 

Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act. The Act 

is a federal consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency 

around campus crime policy and statistics. 

The Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding 

to disseminate a public annual report to employees and students every 

October 1st. The report must include statistics of campus crime for the 

preceding 3 calendar years, plus details about efforts taken to improve 

campus safety. Colleges and universities that have on-campus student 

housing facilities must also disseminate fire safety policies and statistics 

for their on-campus student housing facilities. UIC complies with the 

Clery Act by annually publishing the UIC Annual Security and Fire Safety 

Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR also includes policy statements regarding 

crime reporting, campus facility security and access, law enforcement 

authority, incidence of alcohol and drug use, and the prevention of/ 

response to sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, and stalking. 

• Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action for: 

Weapons law violations, drug abuse violations, and 

liquor law violations. 

THE ANNUAL 

REPORT 

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) 

is published annually at ready.uic.edu. This year’s 

report reflects crime and fire statistics from calendar 

years 2016, 2017, and 2018. Statistics for the current 

calendar year (2019) will appear in next year’s report. 

Crime statistics include certain categories of crimes 

and disciplinary referrals required to be disclosed 

by the Clery Act. Reportable crimes are those within 

each crime category that occurred: on on-campus 

property (including all on-campus student housing 

facilities); in certain noncampus buildings or property 

owned or controlled by UIC; and on public property 

within or immediately adjacent to and accessible 

from the campus. 

The ASFSR is released by October 1st of each year, 

in compliance with the Clery Act. 

ready.uic.edu 

• A link to the report is provided on the Human 

Resources website (hr.uic.edu) and the UIC and 

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences 

System Human Resources employment website 

(jobs.uic.edu). 

• Current and prospective employees may 

also obtain a copy of this report from the UIC 

HR Welcome Center, located at the Human 

Resources Building, 715 South Wood Street, 

Room 109, Chicago, IL 60612 or by calling 

(312) 996-0840. 

• UIC Office of Admissions (for prospective students) 

• A link to the report is provided on the: 

• UIC Admissions Application website 

(admissions.uic.edu/apply-now) 

• UIC Admissions Undergraduate website 

(admissions.uic.edu/undergraduate) 

• UIC Admissions Graduate & Professional 

programs website 

(admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/apply) 

• It is also provided to prospective students 

via an auto-response e-mail that is generated 

when an application is submitted electronically 

(undergraduate and graduate school 

submissions). 

• UIC Office of Preparedness & Response (for 

current and prospective students) 

• Current and prospective students may also 

obtain a copy of this report from the UIC Office of 

Preparedness & Response, located at 1140 South 

Paulina Street, Suite 109, Chicago, IL 60612. 


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The Clery Act


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SEPARATE CAMPUSES 

UIC is a distributed university, with campuses and locations strategically 

placed to serve the needs of the region and the State of Illinois. Each 

regional campus is known for its distinctive health science focus, which 

plays a critical role in the economy of its area. For Clery Act reporting 

purposes, UIC encompasses 8 campuses: 

1. UIC – Chicago Campus East 

2. UIC – Chicago Campus West 

3. UIC Peoria Regional Campus 

4. UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus 

5. UIC Rockford Regional Campus 

6. UIC Springfield Regional Campus 

7. UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus 

8. UIC John Marshall Law School* 

*The UIC John Marshall Law School maintains a separate Annual 

Security Report (ASR) for the current publishing year of 2019. Please 

visit jmls.uic.edu/security/clery-disclosure-act.php to access the UIC 

John Marshall Law School’s ASR. 

QUAD CITIES 

SPRINGFIELD 

ROCKFORD 

PEORIA 

CHICAGO CAMPUS 

EAST, WEST & 

JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL 


CLERY GEOGRAPHIC CATEGORIES 

Under the Clery Act, UIC must disclose statistics within the ASFSR and 

to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for certain crimes that occur in 

the following geographic categories: 

ON-CAMPUS PROPERTY: 

(1) Any building or property owned or controlled 1 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 the area identified in part (1) of this 

definition that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, 

is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes. 

Examples of On-Campus Property include the Behavioral Sciences 

Building, Student Centers East and West, School of Public Health & 

Psychiatric Institute, UIC Forum, Halsted St. Parking Structure, Thomas 

Beckham Hall, Les Miller Field – Curtis Granderson Stadium, Rockford 

College of Medicine East Building, and College of Medicine at Peoria. 

CORE-CAMPUS: 

The same reasonably contiguous area of buildings or property 

owned or controlled by the University that the campus and its 

students consider to be, and treat as, an integral part of the main 

campus; that are directly supported, or related to the campus’ 

educational purposes; and that are covered by the same security 

and safety policies. 

ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY: 

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 oncampus 

student housing facility. 

NONCAMPUS BUILDING OR PROPERTY: 

(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. Examples of 

a Noncampus Building or Property include the Rockford L.P. Johnson 

Family Health Center, and South Shore-Mile Square Health Center. 

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. Examples of Public Property include 

portions of S. Halsted. St., W. Taylor St. Parkview Ave. (Rockford), and 

5th Ave. (Quad Cities). 


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The Clery Act 

The UIC crime statistics do not include crimes that occur in privately 

owned homes or businesses within or adjacent to the campus boundaries. 

1 

Controlled means that UIC or a UIC-associated entity, directly or indirectly, rents, leases or has some 

other type of written agreement (including an informal one, such as a letter or an e-mail) for a building 

or property, or a portion of a building or property. Even if there is no payment involved in the transaction, 

for Clery Act purposes, a written agreement for use of space gives an institution control of that space for 

the time period specified in the agreement.

EXAMPLES OF REPORTABLE GEOGRAPHY 

The highlighted areas of this map 

indicate reportable UIC Clery 

Geography. Clery Act crimes 

that occur in these locations are 

included in UIC’s annual crime 

statistics. 



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EXAMPLES OF NON-REPORTABLE GEOGRAPHY 

The highlighted areas of this map 

are not considered UIC Clery 

Geography. Clery Act crimes that 

occur in these locations are not 

included in UIC’s annual crime 

statistics. 

The Clery Act 

*Isometric illustrations by Alonzo Zamarron / UIC Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change

CLERY GEOGRAPHY 

MAPS 

CHICAGO EAST CAMPUS 

ACRONYMS AND BUILDINGS 


EAST 

ADS 

AEH 

AH 

Architecture and Design Studios 

Art and Exhibition Hall 

Addams Hall 

PEB 

PPB 

PRL 

Physical Education Building 

Physical Plant Building 

Plant Research Laboratory 

ARC 

Academic & Residential Complex 

PS 

UIC Police Station 

ARENA 

Credit Union 1 Arena 

RB 

Rice Building 

BH 

Burnham Hall 

RCB 

Recreation Control Building 

BSB 

Behavioral Sciences Building 

RRB 

Roosevelt Road Building 

CEB 

Chemical Engineering Building 

SCE 

UIC Student Center East 

CGF 

Co-Generation Facility 

SCET 

UIC Student Center East Tower 

CUPPAH 

College of Urban Planning 

& Public Affairs Hall 

SCOB 

South Campus Operations 

Building 


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The Clery Act 

Core Campus Boundary 

On-Campus - Buildings 

On-Campus - Future Building (2019) 

On-Campus - Parking Lots & Facilities 

On-Campus - Property 

On-Campus - Student Housing Facilities 

Public Property 

Private Property* 

N 

DH 

EG 

EIB 

ERF 

ETMSW 

FAC 

FORUM 

GH 

HH 

HLPS 

HRPS 

JAH 

JAHD 

JH 

JJST 

JO 

LCA 

LCB 

LCC 

LCD 

LCE 

LCF 

LH 

LIB 

MRH 

Douglas Hall 

Express Grill 

Engineering Innovation Building 

Engineering Research Facility 

Education, Theatre, Music and 

Social Work 

Flames Athletic Center 

Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum 

Grant Hall 

Henry Hall 

Halsted Street Parking Structure 

Harrison Street Parking Structure 

Jane Addams Hull-House 

Museum 

Jane Addams’ Hull-House 

Dining Hall 

Jefferson Hall 

James J. Stukel Towers 

Jim’s Original 

Lecture Center Building A 

Lecture Center Building B 

Lecture Center Building C 

Lecture Center Building D 

Lecture Center Building E 

Lecture Center Building F 

Lincoln Hall 

Richard J. Daley Library 

Marie Robinson Hall 

SELE 

SELW 

SEO 

SES 

SH 

SRCC 

SRCN 

SRCS 

SRCW 

SRF 

SSB 

TBH 

TF 

TH 

TSB 

UH 

UICT 

UTB 

1253SH 

1309SH 

1333SH 

722WM 

Science & Engineering 

Laboratory East 

Science & Engineering 

Laboratory West 

Science & Engineering Offices 

Science & Engineering South 

Stevenson Hall 

Student Residence and 

Commons Courtyard 


Commons North 


Commons South 


Commons West 

Student Recreation Facility 

Student Services Building 

Thomas Beckham Hall 

Transportation Facility 

Taft Hall 

Taylor Street Building 

University Hall 

UIC Theatre 

Utilities Building 

1253 South Halsted Street 



722 West Maxwell Street 


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The Clery Act 

Noncampus property exists outside the current boundaries. 

MSPS 

Maxwell Street Parking Structure 

*Private Property is not counted toward UIC’s annual crime statistics.

CHICAGO WEST CAMPUS 

ACRONYMS AND BUILDINGS 


WEST 

AHSB 

AOB 

BGRC 

BRL 

CFSB 

CMET 

Applied Health Sciences Building 

Administrative Office Building 

Benjamin Goldberg Research 

Center 

Biologic Resources Laboratory 

Center for Structural Biology 

College of Medicine East Tower 

PSPS 

PSRH 

SCW 

SFC 

SP 

SPHPI 

Paulina Street Parking 

Polk Street Residence Hall 

UIC Student Center West 

UIC Sport and Fitness Center 

Medical Center Steam Plant 

School of Public Health and 

Psychiatric Institute 

CMW 

College of Medicine West 

SPHW 

School of Public Health-West 

CMWT 

College of Medicine West Tower 

SRH 

Student Residence Hall 


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The Clery Act 

COMRB 

CRP 

CSB 

CSN 

DENT 

DHSP 

EEI 

EHSO 

ESF 

HMSF 

College of Medicine Research 

Building 

Central Refrigeration Plant 

Clinical Sciences Building 

Clinical Sciences North 

College of Dentistry 

Disability, Health and Social 

Policy Building 

Eye and Ear Infirmary 

Environmental Health and 

Safety Offices 

Environmental Safety Facility 

Hazardous Materials Storage 

SSR Single Student Residence 

UICML UIC Meter Lot 

UIH 

University of Illinois Hospital 

WROB Westside Research Office 

Building 

WSML Wood Street Metered Lot 

WSPS Wood Street Parking 

2242 2242 West Harrison 


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HRB 

Human Resources Building 

ILF 

Incubator Laboratory Facility 

LHS 

Library of the Health Sciences 

LIERI 

Lions of Illinois Eye Research 

Institute 

LWB 

Laflin Warehouse Building 

MAB 

Marshfield Avenue Building 

MBRB 

Molecular Biology Research 

Building 

MCA 

Medical Center Administration 

Building 



On-Campus - Parking Lots & Facilities 




Private Property* 

N 

MSB 

MSHC 

NMRL 

NPI 

NURS 

OCC 

Medical Sciences Building 

Mile Square Health Center 

NMR Laboratories 

Neuropsychiatric Institute 

College of Nursing 

Outpatient Care Center 

OTM 

On the Mall 

PHARM 

College of Pharmacy 


PSB 

Paulina Street Building 

*Private Property is not counted toward UIC’s annual crime statistics.

UIC PEORIA 


UIC QUAD CITIES 




21 

22 

The Clery Act 

The Clery Act 



On-Campus - Parking Lots 



N 

N 





Noncampus property exists outside the current boundaries.

UIC ROCKFORD 


UIC SPRINGFIELD 




23 

24 

The Clery Act 

The Clery Act 



On-Campus - Parking Lots 



N 

N 





University of Illinois at Springfield 

Property* 


*University of Illinois at Springfield property is not counted toward UIC’s annual crime statistics.

UIC URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 




25 

26 

The Clery Act 

The Clery Act 





Public Property* 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

Property* 

N 


*Indicated categories are not counted toward UIC’s annual crime statistics.


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PROMPT 


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Prompt Reporting of a Crime, Criminal Behavior, or Emergency 

REPORTING 

OF A CRIME, 

CRIMINAL 


BEHAVIOR, OR 

EMERGENCY


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PROMPT 

REPORTING 

OF A CRIME, 

CRIMINAL 

BEHAVIOR, OR 

EMERGENCY 

REPORTING OF CRIMINAL 

ACTIONS OR OTHER 

EMERGENCIES OCCURRING 

ON CAMPUS 

UIC encourages crime victims and witnesses to 

immediately report criminal activity or emergencies 

occurring on campus by calling the UICPD at 

(312) 355-5555 (for Chicago campuses); calling 

the University of Illinois at Springfield Police 

Department (UISPD) at (217) 206-7777 (for 

the Springfield Regional Campus); or calling the 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police 

Department (UIUCPD) (for the Urbana-Champaign 

Regional Campus) or a local law enforcement 

agency (for all other regional campuses) at 911. 

Witnesses and others are also encouraged to assist 

in the prompt and accurate reporting of criminal 

actions and emergencies to the UICPD, UISPD, 

UIUCPD, or to local law enforcement when the 

victim of a crime elects to or is unable to make 

such a report. Police reports in the State of Illinois 

are public records, and Illinois law enforcement 

agencies cannot hold reports of crime in confidence. 

Reports for certain crimes made to campus police 

departments and other Campus Security Authorities, 

and those requested from other law enforcement 

agencies with jurisdiction over UIC geography, 

are counted and disclosed in UIC’s annual crime 

statistics. Identifying information included in incident 

reports is not disclosed in UIC’s annual reporting of 

crime statistics; the identity of the reporting individual 

may only be shared with the required offices (i.e., 

incidents of sexual misconduct with the Title IX 

Coordinator, and student conduct violations with the 

Dean of Students). 

UIC CHICAGO 

CAMPUS EAST 

& CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

RESPONSE TO A REPORTED 

CRIME, CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, 

OR EMERGENCY 

In response to a reported crime, criminal 

behavior, or an emergency, the UICPD 

or local law enforcement will take the 

required action, either dispatching an 

officer or asking the victim to present to 

the appropriate police office to file an 

incident report. All UICPD incident reports 

are reviewed by the Investigations Unit 

Supervisor, and when appropriate, assigned 

to a detective for follow-up investigation 

and/or forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s 

Office for prosecution. In cases of reported 

sexual misconduct (including, but not 

limited to, rape, fondling, incest, statutory 

rape, dating violence, domestic violence, 

and stalking), responding staff, including 

the UICPD, will offer the victim a variety 

of support services. Information about the 

university’s response to reported crimes 

involving sexual misconduct, including 

the reporting of Violence Against Women 

Act (VAWA) crimes (i.e., dating violence, 

domestic violence, sexual assault, or 

stalking), is located in the VAWA section of 

this report. 

REPORT CRIMINAL ACTIONS OR 

OTHER EMERGENCIES 

UIC Police Department* 

Dial (312) 355-5555 

Dial 5-5555 from a campus phone 

Activate an Emergency Call Box 

(Blue Light Pole) 

Report using the UIC SAFE 

Mobile Application 

Download UIC SAFE App 

OIS - go.uic.edu/UICSAFE_AppStore 

Android - go.uic.edu/UICSAFE_GooglePlay 

Local Law Enforcement Agency* 

(Chicago Police Department) 

Dial 911 

*Emergency dispatch can accommodate TTY users 

NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES OR INFORMATION 

UIC Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (312) 996-2830 

OCCURING ON CAMPUS 

Local Law Enforcement Agency (Non-emergency) 

(Chicago Police Department) 

Dial 311 

Anonymous Tip Line: Cook County Crime Stoppers 

Dial (800) 535-STOP 

Text “CRIMES” (274637); Begin your text with ‘CPD’ 

followed by the information you want to provide 


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Prompt Reporting of a Crime, Criminal Behavior, or Emergency

UIC PEORIA 






OR EMERGENCY 



OR EMERGENCY 


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behavior, or emergency, the Peoria Police 

Department (PPD) will take the required 

action, either dispatching an officer or 

asking the victim to present to the Peoria 

Police Department to file an incident report. 

Securitas Security guards at the UIC 

Peoria Regional Campus are an outside 

contractor hired by UIC. They are not sworn 

peace officers. They are authorized, when 

necessary, to make a citizen’s arrest. Such 

arrests are made only in the presence of 

a Peoria police officer. Securitas Security 

works closely with the PPD, Peoria County 

Sheriff’s Department, and state and federal 

law enforcement agencies to track and 

respond to campus criminal activity. In cases 

of reported sexual misconduct (including, but 

not limited to, rape, fondling, incest, statutory 

rape, dating violence, domestic violence, 

and stalking), responding staff, including the 

PPD, will offer the victim a variety of support 

services. Information about the university’s 

response to reported crimes involving sexual 

misconduct, including the reporting of 

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) crimes 

(i.e., dating violence, domestic violence, 

sexual assault, or stalking), is located in the 

VAWA section of this report. 




(Peoria Police Department) 

Dial 911 



Peoria Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (309) 673-4521 

UIC Peoria College of Medicine 

Dial (309) 671-3000 



behavior, or emergency, the Moline 

Police Department or Rock Island Police 

Department will take the required action, 

either dispatching an officer or asking 

the victim to present to the Moline Police 

Department (MPD) or the Rock Island 

Police Department (RIPD) to file an incident 

report. UIC College of Nursing Quad Cities 

Campus faculty and staff are encouraged 

to call 911 in the event of an emergency or 

criminal behavior in their offices. Building 

management and campus faculty and staff 

work with the MPD, RIPD, Rock Island 

Sheriff’s Department, and state and federal 

law enforcement agencies to track and 

respond to campus criminal activity. In cases 

of reported sexual misconduct (including, but 

not limited to, rape, fondling, incest, statutory 

rape, dating violence, domestic violence, and 

stalking), responding staff, including MPD or 

RIPD, will offer the victim a variety of support 












(Moline or Rock Island Police Department) 

Dial 911 



Moline Police Department (Non-emergency)* 

Dial (309) 797-0401 

Rock Island Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (309) 732-2677 

UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus (Non-emergency) 

Dial (309) 757-9367 ext. 22 or 34 

Dial (954) 579-3807 


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Anonymous Tip Line: Peoria Area Crime Stoppers 

Dial (309) 673-9000 

Text “CRIMES” (274637); Begin your text with 

“TIPS731” followed by the information you want to 

provide 

Anonymous Tip Line: Quad Cities Crimes Stoppers 

Dial (309) 762-9500 


“QCTIP” followed by the information you want to 

provide

UIC ROCKFORD 






OR EMERGENCY 



OR EMERGENCY 


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behavior, or emergency, the Rockford Police 

Department (RPD) will take the required 

action, either dispatching an officer or asking 

the victim to present to the RPD to file an 

incident report. Since the UIC Rockford 

Regional Campus does not have its own 

police force, the RPD provides periodic 

patrols at the campus. Police reports will 

be generated for all criminal activity on 

campus. Follow-up investigations of reported 

criminal activity are conducted on a caseby-case 

basis. In cases of reported sexual 

misconduct (including, but not limited 

to, rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape, 

dating violence, domestic violence, and 

stalking), responding staff, including RPD, 

will offer the victim a variety of support 











(Rockford Police Department) 

Dial 911 


Rockford Police Department (Non-emergency)* 

Dial (815) 966-2900 

UIC Rockford Physical Plant Operations 

Dial (815) 395-5830 

Dial (815) 395-5834 



(Rath Security Blue Light Poles: 6 on campus) 


UIC Rockford Evening/Weekend Urgent Assistance 

Dial (815) 509-0368 

Dial (630) 745-8497 

Anonymous Tip Line: Rockford Area Crime Stoppers 

Dial (815) 963-STOP (7867) 


behavior, or emergency, the UISPD will 

respond in a timely manner. The response 

may include dispatching an officer or asking 

the victim to report to the Public Safety 

Building to file an incident report. UISPD 

may conduct preliminary investigations and 

prepare reports on crimes and offenses that 

occur on UIS-owned land, in UIS-owned 

buildings, or on UIS roads and parking areas. 

All Springfield campus incident reports are 

reviewed and, when appropriate, assigned 

to an officer for follow-up investigation and/ 

or forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office 

for prosecution. If assistance is required from 

the local police or fire departments, UISPD 

will contact the appropriate department. At 

the request of law enforcement agencies, 

UISPD also work on crimes committed in the 

jurisdiction of those agencies. Police reports 

involving UIC students or employees on 

the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) 

campus may be shared with the appropriate 

university administrator for review and 

referral for potential action. In cases of 

reported sexual misconduct (including, 

but not limited to, rape, fondling, incest, 

statutory rape, dating violence, domestic 

violence, and stalking), responding staff, 

including the UISPD, will offer the victim 

a variety of support services. Incidents of 

sexual misconduct involving UIC students 

on the UIS campus will be forwarded to the 

UIC Title IX Coordinator for investigation. If 

a report involves a UIS student or employee 

responding party then the investigation and 

response process will coordinate with the 

UIS Title IX Coordinator for investigation 

and/or UIS Dean of Students or supervisory 

authority for discipline. More information 

about the university’s response to reported 

crimes involving sexual misconduct, 

including the reporting of Violence Against 

Women Act (VAWA) crimes (i.e., dating 

violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, 

or stalking), is located in the VAWA section of 

this report. 



UIS Police Department 

Dial (217) 206-7777 

TTY - Dial (217) 206-7510 


(Springfield Police Department) 

Dial 911 


UIS Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (217) 206-6690 

TTY – Dial (217) 206-7510 



Springfield Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (217) 788-8311 

Anonymous Tip Line: Springfield Area Crime Stoppers 

Dial (217) 788-8427 


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OR EMERGENCY 




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behavior or emergency, the UIUCPD will 

take the required action, either dispatching 

an officer or asking the victim to report to 

the Public Safety Building to file an incident 

report. All Urbana-Champaign incident 

reports are reviewed by the Detective 

Bureau, and when appropriate assigned to a 

detective for follow-up investigation and/or 

forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office for 

prosecution. If assistance is required from the 

local police or fire departments, UIUCPD will 

contact the appropriate department. Police 

reports involving UIC students or employees 

on the University of Illinois at Urbana- 

Champaign (UIUC) campus may be shared 

with the appropriate university administrator 

for review and referral for potential action. 

In cases of reported sexual misconduct 

(including, but not limited to, rape, fondling, 

incest, statutory rape, dating violence, 

domestic violence and stalking), responding 

staff, including UIUCPD, will offer the victim 

a variety of support services. Incidents of 

sexual misconduct involving UIC students on 

the UIUC campus will be forwarded to the 

UIC Title IX Coordinator for investigation. If a 

report involves a UIUC student or employee 

responding party then the investigation and 

response process will coordinate with the 

UIUC Title IX Coordinator for investigation 

and/or UIUC Dean of Students or supervisory 

authority for discipline. More information 

about the university’s response to reported 

crimes involving sexual misconduct, 

including the reporting of Violence Against 

Women Act (VAWA) crimes (i.e., dating 

violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, 

or stalking), is located in the VAWA section of 

this report. 


UIUC Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (217) 333-1216 

TTY – Dial (217) 244-7209 



(UIUC Police Department, Champaign Police 

Department, Urbana Police Department) 

Dial 911 


(Blue emergency phones: located in walkways, 

buildings, bus shelters, and elevators 

throughout the campus) 


Champaign Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (217) 333-8911 

Dial 3-8911 from a campus phone 

TTY – Dial (217) 333-8911 

Urbana Police Department (Non-emergency) 

Dial (217) 384-2320 


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Anonymous Tip Line: Urbana-Champaign Area Crime 

Stoppers 

Dial (217) 373-TIPS 


“TIPS397” followed by the information you want to 

provide

REPORTING FOR 

PURPOSE OF 

MAKING TIMELY 

WARNING REPORTS 

& ANNUAL 

STATISTICAL 

DISCLOSURES 

1. 1 Campus Police 

Departments 

(e.g., UICPD, 

UISPD, UIUCPD) 

2. 2 Individuals in 

security roles 

(e.g., someone who 

monitors access to a 

campus property) 

WHO ARE 

CSAs? 


UIC community members from Chicago or any of 

the regional health sciences campuses may use the 

following resources to report crimes for the purpose 

of making timely warning reports and for the inclusion 

of such reports as statistical disclosures in UIC’s 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: 

3. 3 Individuals or 

offices to which UIC 

instructs students 

to report crimes 

(e.g., Dean of Students, 

Title IX Coordinator) 


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REPORT ELECTRONICALLY 

Use the Anonymous Incident Reporting Form located at ready.uic.edu 

UIC provides members of the university community with an electronic 

reporting option. The reporting person has the option to submit a 

Voluntary Report if they would like to provide contact information to 

allow for follow-up by the UICPD, or by the Title IX Coordinator for 

responses to reports of sexual misconduct. The reporting person 

may also choose to submit an Anonymous Report, where identifying 

information may be withheld to maintain confidentiality. 

In response to the submission of the electronic Anonymous Incident 

Reporting Form, the UICPD, and/or the Title IX Coordinator in response 

to reports of sexual misconduct, may contact the reporting person 

(when the reporting person’s contact information is provided) for 

more information or to connect the reporting person to resources. 

Submissions will be reviewed in order to compile crime statistics 

for Clery Act reporting and to help determine if there is a serious or 

continuing threat to the safety of the campus community that would 

require an alert (i.e., a timely warning or emergency notification). 

4. 4 Individuals with 

“significant 

responsibility 

for student or 

campus activities” 

(e.g., certain staff in 

Campus Housing, 

Intercollegiate Athletics, 

Center for Student 

Involvement, etc.) 

Note: Except in the case of reports made 

to a Campus Police Department, reporting 

to a CSA is NOT the same as filing a formal 

police report. To file a police report, law 

enforcement must be contacted directly. 

REPORT TO A CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITY 

(CSA) 

When a CSA witnesses, or receives a report of, criminal incidents, they 

are required to forward certain information about such incidents to 

law enforcement. In response to a CSA report, the UICPD, and/or the 

Title IX Coordinator in response to reports of sexual misconduct, may 

contact the CSA or the reporting person (when the reporting person’s 

contact information is provided) for more information or to connect the 

reporting person to resources. CSAs may also offer a reporting person 

additional options for reporting and support. 

CSAs are required to submit the following information to law 

enforcement about Clery-reportable crimes: 

• Date and time crime occurred 

• Date and time crime was reported to CSA 

• Type of crime 

• Location of crime 

In cases of reported sexual misconduct, CSA are also Responsible 

Employees, and must forward additional incident information to the 

Title IX Coordinator, including the identities of individuals involved. 

Information about the university’s response to reported crimes involving 

sexual misconduct, including the reporting of Violence Against Women 

Act (VAWA) crimes (dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, 

or stalking), is located in the VAWA section of this report. 

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VOLUNTARY, CONFIDENTIAL 

REPORTING 

If crimes are not reported, little can be done 

to help other members of the community from 

also becoming victims. We encourage university 

community members to report crimes promptly 

and accurately and support crime prevention 

efforts. The UIC community will be much safer 

when all community members participate in safety 

and security initiatives. If you are the victim of a 

crime or want to report a crime but do not want to 

pursue action within the university or the criminal 

justice system, we ask that you consider filing a 

voluntary, confidential report. Depending upon the 

circumstances of the crime you are reporting, you 

may be able file a report while maintaining your 

confidentiality. The purpose of a confidential report 

is to comply with your wish to keep your personally 

identifying information confidential, while taking 

steps to ensure your safety and the safety of others. 

The confidential reports allow the university to 

compile accurate records on the number and types 

of incidents occurring on campus. Certain reports 

filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. 

ELECTRONIC, ANONYMOUS REPORTING: 

READY.UIC.EDU 

To make a voluntary, confidential report, UIC 

community members have the option to report 

electronically through the Anonymous (or Voluntary) 

Incident Reporting Form located at ready.uic.edu, 

where they can share information without disclosing 

their identity. 

MANDATORY REPORTERS AND 

CONFIDENTIALITY 

CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES (CSAS) 

In most cases it is possible for a CSA to fulfill 

their responsibilities while still maintaining victim 

confidentiality. CSA reports are used by the 

institution to compile statistics for Clery Act 

reporting and to help determine if there is a serious 

or continuing threat to the safety of the campus 

community that would require an alert (i.e., a timely 

warning or emergency notification). However, those 

responsibilities can usually be met without disclosing 

personally identifying information. A CSA report does 

not need to automatically result in the initiation of a 

police or disciplinary investigation if the victim does 

not want to pursue this action. 

RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEES 

In cases of sexual misconduct, the reporting person’s 

identity may not be held as confidential and the 

incident details must be forwarded to the UIC Title 

IX Coordinator. Information about the university’s 


misconduct, including the reporting of Violence 

Against Women Act (VAWA) crimes (dating violence, 

domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking), is 

located in the VAWA section of this report. 

UIC COUNSELORS AND 

CONFIDENTIALITY 

Campus “Pastoral Counselors” and “Professional Counselors,” 

when acting as such, are not considered to be CSAs or responsible 

employees and are not required to report crimes for inclusion in 

the annual disclosure of crime statistics. However, UIC encourages 

counselors, when they deem it appropriate, to inform the persons 

they are counseling of procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, 

confidential basis for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime 

statistics. 

PASTORAL COUNSELOR 

A 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. 

(312) 226-1880 

jp2newman.org/ 

ST. JOHN PAUL II 

NEWMAN CENTER 

(312) 996-0296 

PASTORAL COUNSELORS 

SERVING CHICAGO CAMPUSES 

EAST & WEST 

(312) 829-1595 

www.metrochicagohillel.org/south-of-the-loop 

METRO CHICAGO HILLEL 


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hospital.uillinois.edu 

ready.uic.edu 

UI HEALTH 

PASTORAL CARE 

*The UIC Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana-Champaign Regional Campuses do not 

have pastoral counseling services.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR 

A professional counselor is defined as a person whose official 

responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members 

of the institution’s community and who is functioning within the scope 

of his or her license or certification. Professional counselors are not 

required to report crimes for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime 

statistics when functioning within the scope of their professional license 

or certification. 

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

SERVING ALL CAMPUSES 

Serving Students 

Serving Employees 

Serving the Greater Community 

(312) 996-3490 

counseling.uic.edu 

UIC COUNSELING 

CENTER 

SERVING CHICAGO CAMPUSES 

EAST & WEST 

(312) 996-2540 

go.uic.edu/OAPS 

Office of the Vice Chancellor 

for Student Affairs 

(312) 996-7140 

sa.uic.edu 

Office of the 

Dean of Students 

(312) 996-4857 

dos.uic.edu 


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SERVING PEORIA REGIONAL CAMPUS 

(309) 495-1640 

peoria.medicine.uic.edu/departments/psych/ 

UNIVERSITY OF 

ILLINOIS PSYCHIATRY 

AND PSYCHOLOGY 

SERVING UIC SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

(217) 206-7122 

www.uis.edu/counselingcenter/ 

OFFICE OF APPLIED 

PSYCHOLOGICAL 

SERVICES (OAPS) 

SERVING UIC URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL CAMPUS 

SERVING ROCKFORD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

(815) 395-5870 

(217) 333-3704 

counselingcenter.illinois.edu/ 

UIUC COUNSELING 

CENTER 

Student Legal Services 

(312) 996-9214 

dos.uic.edu/student-legal 

Employee Assistance Services 

(312) 996-3588 

www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/worklife/eap 

Wellness Center 

(312) 413-2120 

wellnesscenter.uic.edu 

Counseling Center After-Hours Crisis Hotline 

(312) 996-3490 ext. 2 

counseling.uic.edu/crisis-services 


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UIS COUNSELING 

CENTER 

rockford.medicine.uic.edu/student-health-wellness/ 

STUDENT HEALTH 

& WELLNESS 

Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) 

Gender and Sexuality Center 

*The UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus does not have professional counseling services on campus but 

maintains a list of local community health resources to refer UIC community members for professional 

counseling services. 

(312) 413-8206 

can-appointment@uic.edu 

(312) 413-8619 

gsc.uic.edu



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Law Enforcement & Crime Statistics 

LAW 


ENFORCEMENT 

& CRIME 

STATISTICS


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LAW 

ENFORCEMENT 

& CRIME 

STATISTICS 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT 

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 

(UICPD) 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The UICPD, in full partnership with the university and its surrounding 

communities, is committed to the safety and security of the campuses and 

their neighborhoods, so as to create the most enriching academic 

environment and quality of life for all UIC students, employees, and visitors. 

VISION STATEMENT 

We will strive to empower and develop our sworn officers and civilian 

support personnel to achieve excellence through respect, service, 

preparedness, engagement, communication, and trust. Our commitment 

to transparency, community policing, collaboration, innovative practices, 

and on-going training will ensure the highest professional standard of 

public safety service. Our goal is to foster safety and security and create an 

environment for continuous growth and intellectual advancement for all. 

UIC POLICE AUTHORITY 

The UICPD are university police. Under Illinois law 

(110 ILCS 305/7), university police officers are peace 

officers and as such have all powers possessed by 

police in cities and by sheriffs, including the power 

to make arrests on view or warrants of violations of 

state statutes and city or county ordinances, except 

that they may exercise such powers only in counties 

wherein UIC and any of its branches or properties are 

located when such is required for the protection of 

university properties and interests, and its students 

and personnel, and otherwise, within such counties, 

when requested by appropriate state or local law 

enforcement officials; provided, however, that such 

officers shall have no power to serve and execute 

civil processes. The primary areas of responsibility 

for the department are the UIC – Chicago Campus 

East and the UIC – Chicago Campus West. The 

department works closely with the Chicago Police 

Department (12 th Dist.), Cook County Community 

Justice Center, Illinois Medical District, and other 

local law enforcement/security agencies in the 

apprehension and prosecution of offenders. Officers 

also testify at student conduct hearings as required. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENTS 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & 

CHICAGO CAMPUS WEST 

DETECTIVE/INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM 

AGREEMENT (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT) 

The UICPD has entered into a Detective/Investigator 

Training Program Agreement (cooperative agreement) 

with the Chicago Police Department vis-à-vis a 

training program and the exchange of information 

regarding potential or actual criminal activity, 

including active investigations of reported crimes, 

and the cross training of law enforcement personnel. 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND UICPD 

The UICPD has entered into a Memorandum of 

Understanding with the Department of Veterans 

Affairs outlining agency responsibilities and 

expectations for civil intervention or assistance that 

may require UICPD’s assistance. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT 

The UICPD has entered into a Law Enforcement 

Mutual Aid Agreement, made in recognition of the 

fact that natural or man-made occurrences may 

result in emergencies that exceed the resources, 

equipment and/or law enforcement personnel of 

the UICPD. Each participating law enforcement 

agency has expressed its intent to aid and assist 

the other participating law enforcement agencies 

during an emergency as circumstances permit and 

in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. 

The intent of the Agreement is to safeguard the 

lives, persons and property of citizens during an 

emergency by enabling other law enforcement 

agencies to provide additional resources, equipment 

and/or law enforcement personnel as needed. 

PEORIA REGIONAL CAMPUS, THE QUAD CITIES 

REGIONAL CAMPUS, ROCKFORD REGIONAL 

CAMPUS, SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CAMPUS, 

AND URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

The UICPD does not have a Memorandum of 

Understanding with the Rockford Police Department, 

Peoria Police Department, Rock Island Police 

Department, Moline Police Department, Springfield 

Police Department, Urbana Police Department 

or Champaign Police Department regarding the 

investigation of alleged criminal incidents. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT AT UIC’S 

REGIONAL CAMPUSES 

UIC PEORIA REGIONAL CAMPUS 

The UIC Peoria Regional Campus does not have its 

own police force. UIC Peoria is presently using an 

outside contractor (Securitas Security) to provide 

a full-time guard on duty (24/7) at the front security 

desk. Securitas guards are not certified or sworn 

peace officers, so they have no law enforcement 

authority. Accordingly, the Peoria Police Department 

will take any required action in response to a call of a 

reported crime, criminal behavior, or an emergency, 

either by dispatching an officer to respond or by 

asking the victim to report to the Peoria Police 

Department to file an incident report. Securitas 

Security works closely with the Peoria Police 

Department, Peoria County Sheriff’s Department, and 

state and federal law enforcement agencies to track 

and respond to campus criminal activity. Securitas 

guards are authorized, when necessary, to make a 

citizen’s arrest provided such arrest is made in the 

presence of a Peoria police officer. 

UIC QUAD CITIES REGIONAL CAMPUS 

The UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus does not 

have its own police force. The Building Manager 

monitors building security. The Building Manager is 

not a certified or sworn peace officer, so he has no 

law enforcement authority. Accordingly, the Moline 

Police Department or Rock Island Police Department, 

which exercise full police authority and powers, will 

take any required action in response to a call of a 

reported crime, criminal behavior, or an emergency, 

either by dispatching an officer or asking the victim 

to report to the Moline Police Department or Rock 

Island Police Department to file an incident report. 


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Law Enforcement & Crime Statistics

Enforcement of laws 

and ordinances 

UIC POLICE 

DEPARTMENT 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Investigation of crimes, 

traffic accidents, and 

other disorders 

Maintenance of records, 

identification, and 

communications within the 

department 

Regulation and 

control of traffic 

Protection of UIC 

buildings and grounds 


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Building management and campus faculty and staff work with the 

Moline Police Department, Rock Island Police Department, Rock Island 

Sheriff’s Department, and state and federal law enforcement agencies to 

track and respond to campus criminal activity. 

UIC ROCKFORD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

The UIC Rockford Regional Campus does not have its own police force. 

Accordingly, the Rockford Police Department, which exercises full 

police authority and powers, provides periodic patrols at the campus. In 

response to a call of a reported crime, criminal behavior, or an emergency, 

the Rockford Police Department will take the required action, either 

dispatching an officer or asking the victim to report to Rockford Police 

Department to file an incident report. Police reports will be generated 

for all criminal activity on campus. Follow-up investigations of reported 

criminal activity are conducted on a case-by-case basis. 

UIC SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Like the UICPD, members of the University of Illinois at Springfield 

Police Department (UISPD) are university police officers. Under Illinois 

law (110 ILCS 305/7), university police officers are peace officers and 

as such have all powers possessed by police in cities and by sheriffs, 

including the power to make arrests on view or warrants of violations 

of state statutes and city or county ordinances, except that they may 

exercise such powers only in counties wherein the university and any 

of its branches or properties are located when such is required for 

the protection of university properties and interests, and its students 

and personnel, and otherwise, within such counties, when requested 

by appropriate state or local law enforcement officials; provided, 

however, that such officers shall have no power to serve and execute 

civil processes. The UISPD maintains a close working relationship with 

the Springfield Police Department, Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office 

and Illinois State Police. Verbal agreements have been established, 

and formal MOUs are in place (i.e., City of Springfield and Sangamon 

County Sheriff’s Office) to provide each other routine and emergency 

police services, including, if requested, assistance with criminal 

investigations. Each department augments the other within their 

jurisdictions during mutual investigations, arrests, and prosecutions. 

These agencies routinely exchange crime-related reports and statistics 

and conduct cooperative patrols, event security, investigations, and 

special unit operations. 

UIC URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Like the UICPD, members of the University of Illinois 

at Urbana-Champaign Police Department (UIUCPD) 

are university police officers. Under Illinois law (110 

ILCS 305/7), university police officers are peace 

officers and as such have all powers possessed by 

police in cities and by sheriffs, including the power 

to make arrests on view or warrants of violations of 

state statutes and city or county ordinances, except 

that they may exercise such powers only in counties 

wherein the university and any of its branches or 

properties are located when such is required for the 

protection of university properties and interests, and 

its students and personnel, and otherwise, within 

such counties, when requested by appropriate state 

or local law enforcement officials. The UIUCPD 

maintains mutual aid agreements with other local law 

enforcement agencies, and its 65 officers are trained 

just as all other public law enforcement officers in the 

state of Illinois are trained. 

In 2017, the UIUCPD was recertified as an 

Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program 

(ILEAP) accredited agency. Accreditation is the 

ongoing process whereby an agency evaluates 

policy and procedure against established criteria 

and has compliance with that criteria verified 

by an independent and authoritative body. This 

accreditation provides a promise to the community 

that UIUCPD meets certain law enforcement 

standards to serve them well. UIUCPD was 

successful in obtaining a Level Tier II status. In 2012, 

UIUCPD became the first ILEAP-accredited campus 

police department. 

UIUCPD police officers work with the Champaign 

Police Department, Urbana Police Department, 

Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, state and federal 

law enforcement agencies, and all appropriate 

agencies of the criminal justice system. These 

agencies routinely exchange crime-related reports 

and statistics and conduct cooperative patrols, 

special events, investigations, and special unit 

operations. 

MONITORING AND RECORDING 

OFF-CAMPUS CRIME AT 

OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED STUDENT 

ORGANIZATIONS 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs: 

Center for Student Involvement along with Campus 

Programs, maintain close contact with the UICPD 

to monitor criminal activity involving students and 

student organizations. Administrative reports from 

the UICPD and Chicago Police Department are 

recorded in memorandum format and copies of these 

memoranda are, if needed, forwarded to appropriate 

units for further action. 

The university may pursue disciplinary action for 

off-campus violations of university rules in those 

instances in which it is substantially affected, whether 

or not the activity was criminal in nature. Reports of 

violations by students may be referred to the Dean of 

Students. 


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UIC PEORIA, THE QUAD CITIES, ROCKFORD, 

SPRINGFIELD, AND URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 

REGIONAL CAMPUSES 

The UIC Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, 

and Urbana-Champaign Regional Campuses do 

not have any officially recognized UIC student 

organizations with noncampus properties or housing 

facilities off campus. 

BUILDING ACCESS AND SECURITY 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

During normal business hours, the administrative and 

academic facilities at UIC are open and accessible to 

students, employees, and visitors of the university. 

After normal business hours and during breaks, these 

facilities are locked and only accessible to authorized 

individuals. UICPD officers conduct routine security 

and safety patrols of the academic and administrative 

buildings to monitor conditions and report any 

unusual circumstances. 

Residential facilities are only accessible to building 

residents and their authorized guests and visitors. 

Residents are helpful if they avoid allowing unknown 

individuals access to the residential buildings. 

Housing staff monitor security in the residential 

facilities and encourage building residents to report 

suspicious or unusual activity. 


The UIC Peoria Regional Campus site uses contract 

guard services 24/7 at the front security desk. The 

guard service provides on-site observation services 

to protect and monitor buildings and equipment from 

potential damage and acts as a deterrent to unsafe 

conditions for building occupants. During normal 

business hours, the medical library is open and 

accessible to the public. The main building is open 

to employees and students during normal business 

hours, but after business hours, access is limited 

to authorized individuals. Keys are issued only to 

authorized faculty and staff. Employees and students 

must have their UIC I.D. (i-card) at all times and 

must present the I.D. at the front security desk when 

entering the building. Problems caused by people 

in the building are reported to the Campus Security 

Office by dialing (309) 671-3000. 


The Quad Cities Regional Campus site uses guard 

services contracted by the building owner for a 

portion of non-business hours. The guard service 

provides on-site observation services to protect 

and monitor buildings and equipment from potential 

damage and acts as a deterrent to unsafe conditions 

for building occupants. During normal business 

hours, the administrative and academic facilities 

are open and accessible to students, employees, 

and visitors of the university. After normal business 

hours and during breaks, these facilities are locked 

and only accessible to authorized individuals. Moline 

Police officers conduct routine security and safety 

patrols of the academic and administrative building 

grounds to monitor conditions and report any 

unusual circumstances. 


The UIC Rockford Regional Campus uses contract 

guard services for a portion of non-business hours. 

The guard service provides on-site observation 

services to protect and monitor buildings and 

equipment from potential damage and acts as a 

deterrent to unsafe conditions for building occupants. 

When the guard service is not present during nonbusiness 

hours, access to the building is limited 

to those employees that have been issued an 

access card for the main entrance door. This door 

is connected to a computer-controlled door access 

system which grants entry into the building and logs 

all users who attempt to enter the building. The UIC 

Rockford Regional Campus Parkview site (excluding 

the Activity Center) has a fire alarm system, providing 

continuous monitoring, that is connected directly 

to the Rockford Fire Department Central Station. 

If a fire alarm is sounded, all fire doors within the 

building close automatically and the Rockford Fire 

Department dispatches equipment and personnel. 

All students and employees have been issued a UIC 

I.D. (i-card) for identification that is to be worn any 

time they are within the UIC building. All students and 

employees who enter the Parkview site during nonbusiness 

hours are required to sign in and out at the 

reception desk located in the building addition lobby 

located on the east side of the building. 


Most Springfield campus buildings and facilities are 

accessible to members of the campus community, 

guests, and visitors during normal hours of business 

Monday through Friday, and for limited designated 

hours on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Facilities 

are maintained and their security monitored in the 

interest of the campus. Many cultural and athletic 

events are held in Springfield campus facilities, such 

as the Student Union, the Recreation and Athletics 

Center (TRAC), Brookens Auditorium, the Great 

Room in Lincoln Residence Hall, and Sangamon 

Auditorium. These venues are open to the public, 

some with purchased tickets and others without 

charge. Other facilities such as the UIS Bookstore, 

Brookens Library, and the Visual Arts Gallery are also 

open to the public. 

Access to academic and administrative facilities are 

generally limited to students, employees, and visitors 

for the purpose of studying, working, teaching, and 

conducting other university business. However, the 

academic buildings are open and accessible during 

normal business hours and often into the evening 

hours for classes and meetings and as such, visitors 

can gain access during those hours. UISPD provides 

random patrols of the Springfield campus nonresidential 

facilities as time permits. 

Both University of Illinois at Springfield residence 

halls have monitored, card-access-restricted 

admission, 24-hours a day, and also allow keyed 

access at the individual room level, while apartments 

and townhouses allow keyed access to only 

residents of that particular unit. UIC does not own, 

control, or operate any residence halls on the UIC 

Springfield Regional Campus. 


Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible 

to members of the campus community and visitors 

during normal hours of business Monday through 

Friday, and for limited designated hours on Saturday, 

Sunday, and holidays. Facilities are maintained, 

and their security monitored, in the interest of the 

campus. Many cultural and athletic events held in 

university facilities, such as the State Farm Center 

and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 

are open to the public with the purchase of tickets. 

Other facilities such as the Illini Union Bookstore, 

libraries, and cafeterias are also open to the public. 

Access to academic and administrative facilities on 

campus generally is limited to students, employees, 

and visitors for the purpose of studying, working, 

teaching, and conducting other university business. 

However, the academic buildings are open and 

accessible during normal business hours and often 

into the evening hours for classes and meetings, and 

visitors can gain access during those hours. Each 

academic building has established its hours based 

on the needs of specific academic departments. 

UIUCPD provides random patrols of the nonresidential 

facilities as time permits. All residential 

areas and exterior doors of university residence 

halls are locked 24-hours a day. UIC does not own, 

control, or operate any residence halls on the UIC 

Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus. 

In 2019, there were 1,890 cameras on the security 

camera system. The majority of these cameras 

were funded by departments and units across 

campus. All of these cameras can be reviewed at 

the Division of Public Safety. The Division of Public 

Safety and Technology Services has completed 

a proposal to expand camera coverage into the 

greater Campustown area, especially focusing on 

areas such as the Green Street corridor and Sixth 

Street between Daniel Street and Green Street. This 

proposal includes maintenance and replacement 

costs that can stand as a standard across campus. 

The university is currently working with the cities 

of Urbana and Champaign in order to make this 

proposal a reality, both through policy and cost 

sharing. Cameras are being installed in parking 

lots, parking structures, and university quads on an 

ongoing basis. As campus emergency phones are 

replaced, they will be upgraded with a new model 

that includes a security camera. 

MAINTENANCE OF UIC FACILITIES 

UIC maintains all its campus facilities in a manner 

that minimizes hazardous and unsafe conditions. 

Parking lots and pathways are illuminated with 

lighting. The UICPD, UISPD, UIUCPD and regional 

Campus Directors work closely with Facilities 

Management or appropriate building management 

to address burned out lights promptly, as well as 

malfunctioning door locks, landscaping or other 

physical conditions that enhance security. They also 

monitor the exterior lighting around the classrooms 

and lecture centers to ensure that all lights are 

operating and adequately bright. Other members 

of the UIC community are helpful when they report 

equipment or potential security problems to the 

UICPD, UISPD, UIUCPD, regional Campus Directors 

or to Facilities Management and Services. 


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ANNUAL 

DISCLOSURE 

OF CRIME 

STATISTICS 

The information below provides context for the crime 

statistics reported as part of compliance with the 

Clery Act. The statistics in this report are published 

in accordance with the standards and guidelines 

in The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security 

Reporting, 2016 Edition, provided by the U.S. 

Department of Education. 

The report includes statistics for the previous three 

years concerning criminal offenses, hate crimes, 

and Violence Against Women Act offenses that 

occurred on on-campus property (including oncampus 

student housing facilities), noncampus 

property, and public property immediately adjacent 

to and accessible from the campus. The statistics 

include those offenses that were reported to UICPD, 

local law enforcement, or other designated campus 

officials, including Campus Security Authorities. 

Additionally, these statistics include the number of 

people arrested or referred for campus disciplinary 

action for categories required under the Clery Act, 

including liquor law, drug abuse, and weapons law 

violations. 

The Office for the Vice Chancellor for Administrative 

Services submits the annual crime statistics published 

in this report to the U.S. Department of Education (ED). 

The statistical information gathered by ED is available 

to the public through the ED website (surveys.ope. 

ed.gov/campussafety). 

2 

Crimes that occurred on 

on-campus property 

(including on-campus student 

housing facilities), noncampus 

property, & public property 

1 

Reported hate 

crimes and 

unfounded 

crimes 

Reported 

criminal 

offenses 

Statistics 

from the 

previous 

3 years 

A SNAPSHOT 

OF THE 

STATISTICS 

In accordance with the 

The Handbook for 

Campus Safety 

and Security Reporting 

2016 Edition 

Submitted to the 

U.S. Department of 

Education. 


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4 

Reported 

VAWA 

offenses 

3 

The # of arrests & referrals for disciplinary 

action (for liquor law, drug abuse, or 

weapons law violations) 

Note: Statistics for on-campus student housing facilities are recorded and included in both the 

“on-campus property” category and the “on-campus student housing facilities” category.

AVAILABILITY OF DAILY CRIME LOG 

UIC – CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

A daily crime log is available for public review at 

the UICPD: Office of the Chief of Police, 943 West 

Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 60608 or by calling 

(312) 996-2830. 


A daily crime log is available for public review at 

the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, 

Physical Plant Office, One Illini Drive, Room B108, 

Peoria, IL 61605. 


A daily crime log is available for public review at the 

Heritage Building, Building Manager Office, 1515 5 th 

Avenue, Room 120, Moline, IL 61265. 

CRIME STATISTICS 

Throughout the year, the UICPD Crime Statistics 

Unit collects and records Clery crimes occurring 

on on-campus property, noncampus property, 

and public property. These crimes are reported to 

UICPD by the public, local law enforcement, regional 

campuses, CSAs, the UIC Title IX Coordinator, the 

Office of the Dean of Students, and the Office of the 

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Below is a list of 

some of the law enforcement agencies UICPD sends 

written requests to for statistical information on an 

annual basis who provide services to UIC facilities 

within their jurisdictions: 

1. Champaign Police Department 

2. City of Chicago Police Department 

3. Moline Police Department 


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University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford: 

Physical Plant Office, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Room 

S122, Rockford, IL 61107. 



UISPD, 2285 Eliza Farnham Drive, Springfield, IL 62703. 


A daily crime log is available online (police.illinois. 

edu/crime-reporting/daily-crime-log), and a hard 

copy is available for public review at the UIUC Public 

Safety Building, 1110 West Springfield Avenue, 

Urbana, IL 61801. 

4. Peoria Police Department 

5. Rock Island Police Department 

6. Rockford Police Department 

7. Springfield Police Department 

8. Urbana Police Department 

The UICPD also sends annual requests for statistical 

information to law enforcement agencies that have 

jurisdiction over other noncampus property to which 

UIC students frequently travel overnight or frequently 

use in coordination with educational or student 

organization activities. Crime statistics reported by 

any of these sources are recorded in the calendar 

year the crime was reported. This listing of these 

agencies may change from time to time due to 

facilities obtained for educational purposes. 


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When criminal activity occurs outside of the 

jurisdiction of the UICPD, a local law enforcement 

agency follows its own procedures to create a police 

report for each incident. This agency will then, upon 

the request of UICPD, submit its statistics. When this 

data is received, it is reviewed, particularly to ensure 

that there are no duplications in reporting efforts 

between UICPD and outside reporting agencies. 

The data reported herein for certain offenses may be 

revised, as needed, in later reports to comply with 

future regulations issued by ED.

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS 

EAST 

CRIMINAL OFFENSE REPORTING TABLE 

ARRESTS AND DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS REPORTING TABLE 

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 

STUDENT HOUSING 

FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

MURDER/NON-NEGLIGENT 

MANSLAUGHTER 

2018 0 0 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ARRESTS: 

WEAPONS: CARRYING, 

POSSESSING, ETC. 


2017 0 0 0 1 

2016 0 0 0 0 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE 2018 0 0 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS: 




2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

RAPE 2018 9 8 0 0 

2017 6 4 0 1 

ARRESTS: 

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS 


2017 2 0 0 2 


2016 2 2 0 0 

FONDLING 2018 9 8 0 2 

2017 3 0 0 0 

2016 4 3 0 0 

INCEST 2018 0 0 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 



ARRESTS: 

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATIONS 

2016 1 0 0 0 

2018 18 18 0 0 

2017 16 16 0 0 

2016 48 47 0 0 


2017 1 0 0 0 


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2016 0 0 0 0 

STATUTORY RAPE 2018 0 0 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ROBBERY 2018 7 3 0 9 

2017 3 3 0 13 

2016 5 0 0 11 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2018 3 1 0 8 

2017 5 1 0 17 

2016 2 0 0 5 

BURGLARY 2018 27 9 0 0 

2017 19 2 0 0 

2016 10 4 0 0 

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 2018 1 0 1 14 

2017 4 0 0 21 



2016 0 0 0 1 

2018 84 84 0 2 

2017 93 93 0 0 

2016 110 110 0 0 

* On-Campus Student Housing Facilities are a subset of On-Campus Property, i.e., statistics are counted in both categories. 

VAWA OFFENSE REPORTING TABLE 


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2016 1 0 0 0 

ARSON 2018 3 1 0 0 

2017 2 1 0 0 

2016 4 4 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2018 13 5 0 13 

2017 14 8 0 7 

HATE CRIMES 

2018 One vandalism, on-campus property, characterized by race. 

One vandalism, on-campus student housing facility*, 

characterized by religion. 

One vandalism, on-campus student housing facility*, 

characterized by sexual orientation. 

2017 One vandalism, on-campus property, characterized by race. 

2016 One simple assault, on-campus property, characterized by religion. 

Two aggravated assaults, public property, characterized by race. 

UNFOUNDED CRIMES 

2018 Two unfounded crimes. 

2017 One unfounded crime. 

2016 No reportable unfounded crimes. 

2016 8 4 0 3 

DATING VIOLENCE 2018 0 0 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

STALKING 2018 20 6 0 2 

2017 3 1 0 1 

2016 13 2 0 0 

* On-Campus Student Housing Facilities are a subset of On-Campus Property, i.e., statistics are counted in both categories.

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS 

WEST 





OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 





2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 1 0 0 0 


2016 0 0 0 1 


2017 1 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 1 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 


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2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 1 0 0 2 

2016 0 0 0 1 


2017 4 0 0 2 

2016 4 0 0 2 


2017 15 1 0 0 

2016 6 0 0 0 


2017 2 0 0 8 



2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 1 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 




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2016 4 0 0 5 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


2017 14 1 0 3 

HATE CRIMES 


2018 No hate crimes reported. 2018 Six unfounded crimes. 

2017 No hate crimes reported. 2017 Two unfounded crimes. 

2016 One intimidation case, public property, characterized by race. 2016 No reportable unfounded crimes. 

2016 5 0 0 10 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 4 0 0 1 

2016 9 0 0 0 


UIC PEORIA 






OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 

2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 





2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

RAPE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 0 N/A N/A 1 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 

FONDLING 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 1 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

INCEST 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 


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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STATUTORY RAPE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ROBBERY 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2018 0 N/A N/A 2 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 2 N/A 0 0 

BURGLARY 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 



2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 




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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARSON 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

HATE CRIMES 


2018 No hate crimes reported. 2018 No reportable unfounded crimes. 

2017 No hate crimes reported. 2017 No reportable unfounded crimes. 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 

DATING VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STALKING 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 








OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 





2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

RAPE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 0 N/A N/A 0 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 

FONDLING 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

INCEST 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 


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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STATUTORY RAPE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ROBBERY 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

BURGLARY 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 



2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 




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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARSON 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

HATE CRIMES 





2016 0 N/A 0 0 

DATING VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STALKING 2018 0 N/A N/A 0 

2017 0 N/A N/A 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


UIC ROCKFORD 






OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 

2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 





2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

RAPE 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 0 N/A 0 0 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 

FONDLING 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

INCEST 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A 0 0 


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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STATUTORY RAPE 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ROBBERY 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

BURGLARY 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 



2016 0 N/A 0 0 


2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 




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2016 0 N/A 0 0 

ARSON 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

HATE CRIMES 





2016 0 N/A 0 0 

DATING VIOLENCE 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 0 N/A 0 0 

STALKING 2018 0 N/A 0 0 

2017 0 N/A 0 0 

2016 1 N/A 0 0 








OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 

2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 





2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

RAPE 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 1 1 N/A 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 1 1 N/A 0 


2016 0 0 0 0 

FONDLING 2018 5 5 N/A 0 

2017 1 1 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

INCEST 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 1 1 0 0 


2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 3 2 N/A 0 


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2016 0 0 0 0 

STATUTORY RAPE 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ROBBERY 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 1 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

BURGLARY 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 3 0 N/A 0 

2016 12 12 0 0 

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 



2016 1 1 0 0 


2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 




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2016 0 0 0 0 

ARSON 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2018 1 0 N/A 0 

2017 3 3 N/A 0 

HATE CRIMES 





2016 0 0 0 0 

DATING VIOLENCE 2018 0 0 N/A 0 

2017 0 0 N/A 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

STALKING 2018 1 1 N/A 0 

2017 4 3 N/A 0 

2016 3 1 0 0 








OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 

OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


MANSLAUGHTER 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 

ARRESTS: 




2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 





2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 2 2 0 0 

ARRESTS: 



2017 1 1 0 0 


2016 1 1 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 1 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 



ARRESTS: 


2016 3 3 0 0 


2017 18 18 0 1 

2016 14 14 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 


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2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 2 2 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 



2016 0 0 0 0 

2018 60 60 0 0 

2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 8 8 0 0 




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2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 1 1 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


OFFENSE 

YEAR 

ON-CAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

ON-CAMPUS 


FACILITY* 

NONCAMPUS 

PROPERTY 

PUBLIC 

PROPERTY 


2017 4 4 0 0 

HATE CRIMES 





2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 0 0 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 


2017 1 1 0 0 

2016 0 0 0 0 




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Timely Warning Notices 

TIMELY 

WARNING 


NOTICES

TIMELY 

WARNING 

NOTICES 

Noncampus 

buildings or 

property that 

UIC or UICregistered 

student 

organizations 

own or control. 

The incident 

occurred 

within 

UIC’s Clery 

Geography 

The incident was 

reported in a timely 

manner 

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY 

WHEN DO WE 

RECEIVE A 

TIMELY WARNING? 


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The university is required to issue Timely Warning Notices (TWNs) 

for Clery Act crimes that occur on UIC’s Clery geography that are 

reported to Campus Security Authorities or local police agencies and 

are considered by the university to represent a threat to students 

and employees. Crimes that are reported to a licensed mental 

health counselor or pastoral counselor in the context of a privileged 

(confidential) communication are not subject to the TWN requirements. 

In the event a Clery Act crime is reported within UIC’s Clery Geography, 

that, in the judgment of the individuals identified in the tables below, 

constitutes a serious or continuing threat to students or employees, the 

university will issue a TWN to the entire campus community. TWNs will 

be issued via an all-campus email headed “[URGENT] Public Safety 

Advisory,” and may also be reported by the news media. In addition 

to UIC TWNs, UIC students at the Springfield and Urbana-Champaign 

regional campuses are automatically enrolled to receive University of 

Illinois at Springfield or University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign TWNs 

via mass email headed, “Campus Safety Notice.” 

Public property 

within or 

immediately 

adjacent to the 

campus 

On-campus 

property (including 

housing facilities) 

*Isometric illustration by Alonzo Zamarron / UIC 

Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social 

Change 

TH 

The incident 

is a Clery Act 

Crime 

CLERY ACT CRIMES INCLUDE: 

Criminal Homicide, including Murder and Nonnegligent 

Manslaughter, and Manslaughter by 

Negligence; Sexual Assault, including Rape, 

Fondling, Incest and Statutory Rape; Robbery; 

Aggravated Assault; Burglary; Motor Vehicle Theft; 

Arson; Hate Crimes; Violence Against Women Act 

crimes, including Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, 

and Stalking; and arrests and referrals for disciplinary 

action for weapons law violations, drug abuse 

violations, and liquor law violations. 

UIC’S CLERY GEOGRAPHY INCLUDES: 

(1) on-campus property, (2) public property within 

or immediately adjacent to the campus, and (3) 

noncampus buildings or property that UIC or UICregistered 

student organizations own or control. 

Whether the campus issues a TWN will be assessed 

on a case-by-case basis in light of all the facts 

surrounding the reported crime, including factors 

such as the nature of the crime, whether the 

perpetrator was apprehended, and the ongoing threat 

to the campus community. Cases of aggravated 

assault and sex offenses are considered on a caseby-case 

basis, depending on the facts of the case, 

including when and where the incident occurred, 

when it was reported, and the information available. 

Criminal Offenses, 

Hate Crimes, 

VAWA Offenses, 

Arrests & Referrals 

The incident 

constitutes 

a serious or 

continuing 

threat to 

students or 

employees 

The university will not issue TWNs for reported 

crimes that are not Clery Act crimes, nor for reported 

crimes that did not occur on UIC’s Clery Geography. 

If there is an immediate threat to the health or safety 

of students or employees occurring on campus, 

the university is required to follow its emergency 

notification procedures; when the university 

follows its emergency notification procedures it is 

not required to issue a TWN based on the same 

circumstances. 

TWNs will be issued in a manner that is timely, that 

withholds the names and other identifying information 

of victims as confidential, and that will aid in the 

prevention of similar occurrences. The university 

will include the following information in a TWN, 

when such information is available: a description 

of the reported incident; relevant steps individuals 

can take to prevent similar occurrences; and a 

description of offenders, accomplices, vehicles, and 

any weapons used in the crime, without jeopardizing 

the confidentiality of the victim(s) or compromising 

law enforcement efforts. The race of the offender is 

only regarded as relevant, useful information if the 

available description includes more than race and 

gender. 


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Timely Warning Notices

ANATOMY OF A TWN EMAIL 

The following table identifies the persons at each UIC campus responsible for creating and/or disseminating a 

TWN to their campus. 

RESPONSIBLE PERSONS 

FOR CREATING AND/OR DISSEMINATING A TWN 

SENDER 

HEADING 

FROM: Urgent Official Announcement 

 

[URGENT] Public Safety Advisory 

AUTHORIZED TO CREATE CONTENT 

AUTHORIZED TO DISSEMINATE 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 


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WHAT 

type of crime 

was reported 

WHEN 

the incident 

occurred & 

WHEN 

it was 

reported 

FROM: 

Urgent Official 

Announcement 

 

[URGENT] 

Public Safety Advisory 

[WHAT] 

[WHERE] 

[WHEN] 

Tips to aid in the prevention 

of similar crimes 

WHERE 

the incident 

occurred 

Watch 

Commander, 

Police 

Communications 

Center Manager, 

Police Captain 

and/or Designee 

Superintendent 

of Building 

Maintenance 

Heritage 

Place Building 

Manager 

Senior Executive 

Director of 

Public Affairs, 

Authorized 

Public Affairs 

Staff 

Executive 

Director, Fiscal 

Affairs and 

CFO, College of 

Medicine 

Heritage 

Place Building 

Manager 

Designee 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST 

& 




Senior Executive 

Director of 

Public Affairs, 

Authorized 

Public Affairs 

Staff 

Superintendent 

of Building 

Maintenance 

College of 

Nursing Campus 

Director 

Watch 

Commander, 

Police 

Communications 

Center Manager, 

Police Captain 

and/or Designee 

Executive 

Director, Fiscal 

Affairs and 

CFO, College of 

Medicine 

College of 

Nursing Campus 

Director 

Designee 


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Other relevant information. 


TIPS 

individuals 

can take to 

prevent similar 

occurrences 

Director of 

Marketing & 

Public Relations 

Director of 

Physical Plant 

Director of 


Director of 

Marketing & 

Public Relations 

INFORMATION MAY INCLUDE: 


-A description of what occurred 

UIS Chief of Police or Designee 

UIS Chief of Police or Designee 

-A description of offenders, 

accomplices, vehicles 

-Types of weapons used in the crime 

Note: Victims will remain confidential 

UIC URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

UIUC Chief of Police, Deputy Chief 

of Police, Police Lieutenants and 

Communications Director 

UIUC Chief of Police, Deputy Chief 

of Police, Police Lieutenants and 

Communications Director


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NOTIFICATION 


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Notification of Missing Students 

OF 

MISSING 


STUDENTS

NOTIFICATION 

OF 

MISSING 

STUDENTS 

APPROPRIATE POINTS OF 

CONTACT 

UISPD 

(217) 206-7777 

UIS Residence Life Office 

(217) 206-6190 

UICPD 

(312) 355-5555 

UIC Campus Housing 

(312) 355-6300 

UIC Office of the Dean of Students 

(312) 996-4857 

UIC CHICAGO 

CAMPUS EAST 

& CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 


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UIS Dean of Students Office 

(217) 206-8211 


(312) 996-4857 


REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

UIUCPD 

(217) 333-1216 

UIUC University Housing 

(217) 333-7111 

UIUC Office of the Dean of Students 

(217) 333-0050 


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The UIC Missing Students Policy directs individuals 

who believe a UIC student is missing to immediately 

inform the police and specific staff in the university 

administration so that efforts can be coordinated to 

locate the student. 

A student is defined as missing once the University 

Police or local law enforcement agency are notified 

and initiate a formal missing person investigation. For 

purposes of this policy, UIC defines a student to be 

any person enrolled in any class or program at UIC. 

response by staff to obtain information about the 

missing student and share this information with the 

University Police, or local law enforcement agency, 

for investigative purposes. 

After investigating the missing person report, if 

the University Police determine that the student 

is missing and has been missing for more than 24 

hours, they will notify the student’s “missing student 

contact” (discussed below) no later than 24 hours 

after the student is determined to be missing. 

Local Law Enforcement Agency 

911 


(312) 996-4857 


(312) 996-4857 

UIC 


REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

Efforts to locate the student will be coordinated 

through a collaboration of the University Police, the 

housing office for the relevant campus, the UIC Office 

of the Dean of Students, local authorities, and friends 

and family members of the missing student. 

When information is received by the university 

regarding a missing student, there will be an initial 

If the missing student is under 18 years of age and 

is not emancipated, UIC will notify a custodial parent 

or guardian within 24 hours of the determination that 

the student is missing, in addition to notifying any 

additional contact person designated by the student. 

The University Police will also notify the appropriate 

local law enforcement agencies within 24 hours of 

the determination that the student is missing. 

UIC PEORIA, 

QUAD CITIES, 

AND ROCKFORD 

REGIONAL CAMPUSES 1 

1 

The Peoria, Quad Cities, & Rockford Regional Campuses do not have on-campus student housing facilities.

STEPS TO REGISTER 

A PRIMARY CONTACT 

IF MISSING 

Go to 

apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice 

Select 

“University of Illinois at Chicago” 

REGISTERING A MISSING STUDENT 

CONTACT 


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In addition to registering an emergency contact, 

all students are notified bi-annually that they have 

the option to confidentially identify an individual 

to be contacted by UIC within 24 hours of the 

determination that the student is missing. Students 

wishing to identify a confidential contact can do so 

any time at apps.uillinois.edu/selfservice. 

Missing student contact information is registered 

confidentially. This information is private and only 

accessible to University of Illinois System employees 

who are authorized campus officials. This information 

will not be disclosed, except to law enforcement 

personnel in the furtherance of a missing student 

investigation. 

Log in using NetID 

and Password 

Select 

“Personal Information” 

Select 

“Emergency Contacts” 


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Select an existing contact 

or select 

“New Contact” 

Click on the “Relationship” 

drop-down menu & select 

“Primary Contact if Missing” 

Enter contact information 

& select 

“Submit Changes”


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Crime Prevention & Security Awareness 

CRIME 

PREVENTION 

& 

SECURITY 

AWARENESS 


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CRIME 

PREVENTION 

& SECURITY 

AWARENESS 

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Office of the Vice Chancellor 

for Administrative Services, along with the UIC Police Department 

(UICPD), University of Illinois at Springfield Police Department (UISPD), 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Police Department (UIUCPD), 

and local law enforcement agencies at UIC’s regional campuses, take a 

proactive approach to prevent crimes from occurring. 

The goal of crime prevention and security awareness programs is to 

eliminate or minimize criminal opportunities whenever possible and to 

encourage students and employees to be responsible for both their own 

safety and the safety of others. 

During new student Summer Orientation, and periodically throughout 

the year, students and their parents are informed about the types of 

crimes that occur on campus and prevention resources offered by the 

UICPD and the UIC regional campuses. 

Emergency phone alarms are kiosks (located at UIC Chicago Campus 

East and Chicago Campus West, UIC Peoria Regional Campus, UIC 

Rockford Regional Campus, UIC Springfield Regional Campus, and UIC 

Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus) that, when activated, provide 

a direct voice link to the UICPD, Peoria PD, Rockford PD, UISPD and 

UIUCPD, respectively. Computerized-access systems and extensive 

alarm systems are monitored by trained tele-communicators and police 

officers. The phones can be used to request help, report a crime in 

progress, report suspicious activities, and request an escort, or for any 

other type of emergency you may encounter. 

Closed circuit television systems monitor high-risk and sensitive 

areas at the UIC Chicago Campus East and Chicago Campus West. 

Engravers at UICPD mark valuables to discourage theft and assist in the 

recovery of stolen items for Operation Identification. 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST AND 


In 2018, the UICPD, the Office of the Dean 

of Students, the UIC Counseling Center, the 

Wellness Center, and other campus units provided 

presentations, workshops and consultation to 

students and employees on personal safety; security 

awareness; active threat preparedness; self-defense; 

alcohol and drug abuse awareness; domestic 

violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking 

prevention and awareness; fire safety; emergency 

response; evacuation procedures; theft prevention; 

residence hall security; and bike/pedestrian safety, to 

name a few. 


In 2018, the UIC Peoria Regional Campus provided 

presentations, workshops and consultation to students 

and employees on personal safety; security awareness; 

crime reporting; active shooter preparedness; alcohol 

and drug abuse awareness; domestic violence, 

dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention 

and awareness; emergency response; evacuation 

procedures; fire procedures; theft prevention; injury 

prevention; and building security. 


In 2018, the UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus 

provided incoming students with information on 

community health resources including domestic 


resources and safety tips. The College of Nursing 

Quad Cities Campus procedures for the crime and 

fire log, emergency response, fire evacuation, and 

office closures were reviewed and copies were 

provided to students. Students and employees 

were provided with information on alcohol and drug 

abuse awareness, and dating violence, domestic 

violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention and 

awareness. Employees are provided annual updates 

on the continuity plan, safety plans, phone tree, and 

the student list. 


In 2018, the UIC Rockford Regional Campus 

provided presentations, workshops and consultation 

to students and employees on personal safety; 

security awareness; active threat preparedness; 

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, 

and stalking prevention and awareness; emergency 

response; evacuation procedures; theft prevention; 

and building security. 


In 2018, the UIC Springfield Regional Campus 

presented presentations, workshops and 

consultation to students and employees on personal 

safety; security awareness; self-defense; domestic 


prevention and awareness; emergency response; 

evacuation procedures; theft prevention; and building 

security. 


CAMPUS 

In 2018, the UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional 

Campus provided presentations, workshops and 

consultation to students and employees on personal 

safety; security awareness; domestic violence, dating 

violence, sexual assault, and stalking prevention 

and awareness; emergency response; evacuation 

procedures; theft prevention; and building security. 

PROGRAMS AND 

INITIATIVES 

UIC employs the following executive (policy-level) 

and advisory (operational-level) committees to 

facilitate Clery Act/HEOA compliance and enhance 

the university’s commitment to creating and 

maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. 

EXAMPLES OF CRIME PREVENTION 

AND SECURITY AWARENESS 

PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES: 



CAMPUS VIOLENCE PREVENTION COMMITTEE 

(CVPC) 

The CVPC is tasked with implementing the campus 

Violence Prevention Plan (VPP), determining the 

individuals responsible for education and prevention 

of violence on campus, providing oversight to 

each of the Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams, 

and ensuring the integrity and coordination of the 

process. Additionally, it provides UIC-wide leadership 

and strategic direction on policy, protocol, and 

authority to conduct threat assessments. 

BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAMS 

The CVPC provides oversight to each of the 

Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams (BTATs), 

which consist of faculty; campus administration; 

student affairs; law enforcement; human resources; 

counseling services; residence life; local, county or 

major municipal emergency managers; and other 

disciplines as necessary. These teams establish a set 

of common-sense behavioral thresholds and when the 

staff of the university is in possession of information 

that an individual has crossed one of these thresholds, 

university personnel respond with a combination of: 


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• Face-to-face meetings between university 

professionals and individuals of concern. 

• Face-to-face fact-finding meetings with the 

individual(s) who initiated the report and/or 

witnesses. 

• Internal consultations among university 

professionals to assess and address the incident/ 

situation. 

• Ad hoc meetings among university professionals to 

assess and address the incident/situation. 

• Policies and protocols designed to address the 

incident/situation. 

• Monitoring and oversight of the university’s 

response by the appropriate BTAT. 

This process of progressive community engagement 

is supported by the BTATs, which meet monthly or 

as needed. The BTATs are formally titled as the BTAT 

for Students (BTAT-S) and the BTAT for Employees 

(BTAT-E). All areas of the campus community are 

required to cooperate with requests from the BTATs 

relative to successfully monitoring any threatening 

behavior. The teams meet monthly, or as needed. 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM 

The Community Relations Program includes 

workshops and dissemination of crime prevention 

information on topics such as the responsibilities of 

the UICPD, the UIC Red Car service, information on 

sexual misconduct and other crimes, motor vehicle 

and bike theft, and personal safety information 

for students and employees. These programs are 

available to the campus community upon request 

and can be tailored to focus on particular aspects of 

crime prevention and safety. 

A member of the UICPD serves as a liaison to 

Campus Housing and addresses law enforcement 

and security issues within the residence halls, 

participates in the orientation and training of Campus 

Housing staff and private security agency staff 

employed by Campus Housing. 

EXTERIOR SECURITY POSTS 

The UICPD has adjusted their safety measures 

on the East and West campuses to include extra 

visible contract security personnel. They are posted 

in visible locations and are being used as a visual 

deterrent and an extra set of eyes and ears during 

the evening class hours. All exterior security officers 

are strategically posted near emergency call boxes 

(Blue Light Poles) for quick notifications to UICPD of 

any assistance needed. 

POLICING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT 

The UICPD Policing and Community Engagement 

Unit (P.A.C.E.) is also part of Community Relations. 

The purpose of the program is to keep the UIC 

community safe and enhance awareness of personal 

safety. P.A.C.E. is designed to enhance the quality 

of life within the campus and the surrounding 

community. P.A.C.E. officers actively seek out 

problematic situations that may adversely affect the 

safety and security of the campus, work with UIC 

employees and students, and implement problem 

solving techniques to address the problems. 

Police Officers assigned to the P.A.C.E. Unit are 

responsible for: 

• Education for students and employees on personal 

safety and Emergency Phone operations. 

• Education for students and employees on 

individual response in emergencies. 

• Interaction with Campus Housing staff to ensure 

safe student housing. 

• Education for the campus community on quality 

of life issues (e.g., teach initial actions during 

emergencies). 

• Advisement on building/office security 

infrastructure. 

• Addressing building and parking structure safety 

issues. 

• Development of restroom safety tips and localized 

building notification protocols. 

• Implementation of bicycle registration program and 

additional bicycle patrol. 

• Establishment of safety programs such as Child 

Seat Safety for Newborns. 

• Liaising with the Chicago Police Department and 

Assistant State’s Attorney on specific campus and 

community safety issues. 

The two Chicago campuses have been divided into 

geographic zones, with a specific officer assigned 

to each zone. Each officer is directly responsible for 

engaging UIC Deans (or designees), Department 

Heads, employees, and students to identify and 

positively address the complex issues that negatively 

impact the quality of campus life. Everyone is 

encouraged to reach out to their P.A.C.E. officer by 

calling the UIC Police Community Relations office at 

(312) 996-6779. 

STUDENT PATROL 

The UICPD Student Patrol was established in 1980 to 

act as the “eyes and ears” of the police and to handle 

non-law enforcement calls for service. The Student 

Patrol is comprised of approximately 25 students and 

provides an invaluable service to the UIC community. 

The Student Patrol members are deployed from 6:30 

AM–11:00 PM, 7 days a week, for walking patrols to 

observe and report suspicious or criminal activity to 

the department. 

The Student Patrol is responsible for: 

• Providing after-hours walking escorts for students, 

employees, and visitors. 

• Verifying the identification of persons requesting 

access to campus facilities. 

• Locking and unlocking buildings. 

• Providing 24-hour access control at fixed posts (as 

needed). 

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE 

The UICPD’s Women’s Self-Defense course is a 

free, women-only course, taught by female UICPD 

officers certified in self-defense instruction. Priority 

consideration for the course is given to UIC students 

and employees, but women from the Chicago 

area are encouraged to sign up. The course is split 

into two parts: classroom learning and hands-on 

practice. In the first half, the instructor will cover 

important facts about sexual assault and violence 

and teach women how to identify potential attackers. 

Topics include de-escalation techniques, dating 

and domestic violence, stalking, and reporting 

incidents to law enforcement. The second portion 

of the training teaches participants how to get out 

of threatening situations, such as how a victim 

should react if an attacker pulls her hair or how to 

work around the strength disparities that can exist 

between an attacker and a victim. To sign up, e-mail 

uicpdawsda@uic.edu. 

SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE 

The Safe Exchange Zone is an area where individuals 

can safely carry out legal swaps, sales or purchases 

on campus, as well as make child custody exchanges. 

The Safe Exchange Zone is clearly marked in the firstfloor 

lobby of the UIC Police Station at 943 W. Maxwell 

St. Open 24 hours, the police-protected area has 

round-the-clock video surveillance, a seating area 

and appropriate lighting for meetups that happen 

during the day or after dark. UICPD supply a tablet that 

buyers and sellers can use at the station. Officers hope 

the device will help people steer clear of any fraudrelated 

losses that may occur while using a party’s 

personal electronic device. Possession of weapons on 

university property is prohibited, so exchanges involving 

weapons are not permitted in the space. Free parking 

is available for visitors; designated parking spaces 

are located adjacent to the police station. 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 

Paratransit & ADA Services 

24-hour campus-wide paratransit services and 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant 

intra-campus bus routes assist in providing barrierfree 

travel to UIC students and employees. Call (312) 

996-2842 for paratransit services. 

Library Shuttle Service 

Dedicated shuttle servicing the Daley Library during 

academic semesters Monday through Friday from 

11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This service will be initiated at 

intervals determined by the Library staff dispatching 

the shuttle based on demand. The Library Shuttle will 

drop patrons off anywhere within the East and West 

campus boundaries. 

UIC Night Ride 

On-call Transportation service operating between 

11:00 PM and 7:00 AM 7 days per week to provide 

a safe after-hours transit option. Call (312) 996-6800 

or e-mail rides@uic.edu. Night Ride will drop patrons 

off anywhere within the East and West campus 

boundaries. 

FLEET WATCH PROGRAM 

The Fleet Watch Program includes Physical Plant 

staff who operate radio-dispatched maintenance 

vehicles and act as “eyes and ears” for the UICPD. 

CAMPUS WATCH PROGRAM 

The Campus Watch Program operates as an 

extension of the Fleet Watch Program. The Campus 

Watch Program relies on parking lot attendants, 

building service workers, and other staff members to 

report in-progress crimes or suspicious activities. 

WALK AND TALK PROGRAM 

The Walk and Talk Program has officers on walking 

beats interview students and employees regarding 

the reporting of crime and safety concerns. 

SECURITY SURVEYS 

The UICPD consults on basic security surveys 

to identify sources for improvement for security 

and risk prevention. Meetings are held with UIC 

administrators to review and update security systems 

as part of the Building Representative Network. The 

UICPD provide input regarding the use of certain 

locks, special doors and frames, lighting and parking 

facility layouts, etc. as part of the design process for 

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CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE 

This committee meets quarterly, or as needed, to 

discuss a wide array of campus safety topics to keep 

employees, students, and guests safe at all times. 

Periodic building drills are completed to prepare for 

fires, severe weather, bomb threats, active shooters, 

and hostile intruders, and training is provided in CPR, 

“Stop the Bleed,” automated external defibrillators 

(AEDs), and many other topics. 

SAFETY COMMITTEE 

This committee meets quarterly to discuss all aspects 

of safety, on and off campus, which may affect 

employees and students. Topics discussed include 

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, 

chemical safety, radiation safety, human resources, 

laboratory animal care facilities, legal, patient 

care, and physical plant, along with employee and 

student issues. Safety plans are discussed, such 

as emergency response guides, evacuation plans, 

disaster plans, critical incident team, SMS emergency 

notification system, and weather emergency plans. 

All are updated as needed. 

ESCORT PROGRAM 

Employees and students may be escorted to their 

vehicle or monitored on closed circuit cameras by 

security personnel, at any time, night or day. 

PANIC SWITCHES 

There are several panic switches located throughout 

the Peoria Regional Campus that, when activated, 

alert local law enforcement of an emergency or 

situation that requires law enforcement response at 

the Peoria campus. 


1. Whether you’re parking on the street or in a city 

parking lot, be sure to lock your car. 

2. Keep all valuables out of sight. 

3. Always be aware of your surroundings. Selfawareness 

is crucial! 

4. Try to use “the buddy system” when exiting the 

building, particularly after dark. 

5. When walking to your vehicle, have your keys 

ready in hand. 

6. Notify friends or family of your whereabouts and 

plans. 

7. If you notice anything suspicious or potentially 

dangerous, please inform a staff member 

immediately. If you are in the parking lot area and 

in need of emergency assistance, call 911. 


SAFETY ORIENTATIONS 

Safety training is provided to new employees during 

new employee orientations, which are held each 

month. Safety training is provided to students during 

student orientations, which are held in August of 

each year. Topics covered at safety orientations 

include emergency preparedness, building security, 

and active shooter preparedness. 

ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING 

Online safety training is provided to all employees 

in November of each year. Topics covered in the 

online training include: security, fire safety, safety 

management, emergency management, and 

hazardous materials and waste. 


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SAFETY ORIENTATION 

All students and employees are provided with 

information at orientation on the Quad Cities 

emergency response plan, fire evacuation plan, 

office closure plan, crime and fire log procedures, 

and community health resources. Students and 

employees must sign a confirmation form indicating 

they have received and reviewed the aforementioned 

safety information. Employees are provided annual 

updates on the continuity plan, safety plans, phone 

tree, and the student list. 

STUDENT SAFETY TIPS 

The emergency response, fire evacuation, and office 

closure plans are posted on the student bulletin board. 

Additionally, student safety tips are provided to all 

students during orientation. The following tips should 

be kept in mind when coming to, or from, class: 

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM 

The Behavior Intervention Team assists in protecting 

the health, safety and welfare of the members of 

the UIC Rockford Regional Campus community by 

developing a structure for the systematic reporting 

of and response to the behavior of students or 

employees when such behavior is disruptive to 

themselves or the environment or may be in violation 

of UIC policies, and by providing support and advice 

to those who report concerns. 

SAFETY TEAM 

The UIC Rockford Regional Campus safety team is 

committed to improving campus safety through a 

proactive, collaborative, coordinated, and thoughtful 

approach to the prevention, identification, assessment, 

and management of situations that pose a threat to 

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LOCKS 

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) controls 

the installation of lock-cores and the issuance of 

keys on the Springfield campus. All keys are coded 

with a core number and a personal ID number rather 

than room numbers, so lost or stolen keys cannot be 

matched with a particular room or building. 

HOUSING 

When Springfield campus students move into 

campus housing, they receive information on safety/ 

security. Students are asked to help enforce security 

procedures. Personnel from campus housing are 

responsible for assisting locked-out housing residents. 

EXTERIOR DOORS 

Most exterior doors on Springfield campus buildings 

are locked and secured each evening by UISPD. Users 

of campus buildings should not compromise security 

by propping open doors or loaning keys. During 

late night hours, UISPD provide random patrols of 

Springfield campus buildings and parking lots. 

CAMERA SYSTEMS 

The Springfield campus includes strategically 

placed video cameras for security purposes. They 

are monitored as needed and used in the course of 

conducting criminal and security response activities. 

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 

As part of their patrol responsibilities, UISPD report 

repairs needed for exterior lighting on the Springfield 

campus. Students and employees are also asked to 

report exterior lighting deficiencies or other needed 

repairs. To improve nighttime visibility, trees, shrubs 

and vegetation on campus are trimmed. A monthly 

security survey is performed by UISPD to identify any 

lighting or landscaping concerns. 

CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER 

In addition to the overall department’s commitment 

to preventing crime as part of policing efforts, the 

UISPD support a Crime Prevention Officer on the 

Springfield campus who holds an increased level 

of expertise and training. This officer supports the 

overall department’s efforts in crime prevention, 

including coordinating presentations and serving as 

a resource on facility issues using Crime Prevention 

through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts. 

The officer is also responsible for analyzing crime 

trends so that the department can better respond to 

safety issues facing the campus. 

RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) 

The Rape Aggression Defense System consists of 

realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques and is a 

comprehensive course for women on the Springfield 

campus. The course teaches awareness, prevention, 

risk reduction, and avoidance, along with basic selfdefense 

training. 

“CODE BLUE” EMERGENCY PHONES 

The Springfield campus has an extensive network 

of Code Blue Emergency phones. They are tested 

weekly, connected directly to the UISPD and are 

monitored 24/7, including all holidays. 

ESCORTS BY POLICE 

Anyone may request a UISPD escort on the 

Springfield campus to a campus housing unit, to any 

campus building, or to a vehicle in a campus parking 

lot by calling the UISPD at the non-emergency 

number (217) 206-6690. 

SAFETY VIDEO 

The UISPD makes available to all UIS employees and 

students a training video entitled “Shots Fired.” The 

link is available from the UISPD website (see 

www.uis.edu/police/campus-safety/active-threat). 

This training provides practical information on how to 

respond to an active shooter. 


COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY 

The Community Police Academy provides an 

opportunity for participants to learn about police 

operations, investigations, crime prevention and 

specialized units like K-9, bomb squad and SWAT, 

and it culminates with a police ride along so you can 

learn more about what officers do. The Community 

Police Academy is about building bridges and 

forming relationships around our common goal of 

keeping everyone safe. It is a four-week course 

involving one three-hour class per week and 

takes place on the University of Illinois at Urbana- 

Champaign (UIUC) campus. 

THE LAW AND YOU 

This program provided by Crime Prevention 

detectives covers how to interact with law 

enforcement officials and offers guidelines 

particularly useful for middle and high school 

students, international students, and college 

students. 

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY 

PRESENTATIONS 

The bicycle and pedestrian safety program focuses 

on proper fit for bikes, rules of the road, and riding 

techniques for campus and the surrounding area as 

well as laws that pertain to pedestrians. 

DE-ESCALATING COMMUNICATION 

In this training on de-escalation communication, 

UIUCPD provide front office staff with positive 

communication skills that will de-escalate situations 

that may not require police intervention. This is an 

important safety skill for all staff and students who 

work with the public. 

OFFICE SAFETY AND SECURITY 

Crime Prevention detectives provide safety and 

security tips for the office or personal workspace. 

Learn how to avoid becoming a target of thieves and 

how to respond should you ever find yourself in an 

emergency situation. 

RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) 

The Rape Aggression Defense system consists of 

realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The 

program is a comprehensive course for women. It 

begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction 

and avoidance, before progressing to basic defense 

training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Courses 

are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and provide 

a workbook/reference manual, which outlines the 

entire physical defense program for continuous 

personal growth. 

RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY PROGRAM 

Crime Prevention detectives visit residence halls to 

discuss safety procedures with students. Information 

covered includes the types of problems that can 

occur in residence halls, along with safety and 

security tips for residence hall living. 

NEW STUDENT AND EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS 

This program is offered to any organization who 

wishes to provide safety and crime prevention 

information to any new employees or students. 

Currently the UIUCPD is involved in the summer 

registration for all incoming freshman. However, 

some units may have specialized orientation sessions 

in which they would like to have a more in-depth view 

of safety on campus. 

FACULTY-STAFF FIREARMS SAFETY PROGRAM 

The UIUCPD wants its campus community members 

who choose to own firearms at home to do so safely. 

The Faculty-Staff Firearms Safety Program gives 

those community members a chance to learn from 

trained police officers how to safely handle, store and 

use firearms. 

CRIME PREVENTION UNIT 

UIUCPD supports a crime prevention unit with sworn 

staff holding an increased level of expertise and 

training. This unit supports the overall department’s 

efforts in crime prevention, including coordinating 

presentations and serving as a resource on facility 

issues using CPED concepts. The unit is also 

responsible for analyzing crime trends so that the 

department can better respond to safety issues 

facing campus. 

EMERGENCY PHONES 

The university has an extensive network of blue 

emergency phones located in all campus buildings, 

parking garages, and many bus shelters. They 

are also located on streets and walkways across 

campus in the familiar lighted emergency kiosks. The 

phones are connected directly to UIUCPD and are 

monitored 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including 

all holidays. The phones can be used to request 

help, report a crime in progress, report suspicious 

activities, request a SafeWalks escort, or for any 

other type of emergency. When the call button is 

pressed, the call will be answered by an on-duty 

UIUCPD staff member. They will ask the caller to 

explain the situation and will send the appropriate 

help. Locations of the exterior emergency phones are 

listed at go.illinois.edu/ephones. 

LIGHTING COMMITTEE 

The UIUC Campus Lighting Committee is an 

important component of UIUC efforts to provide 

a safe and secure environment, underscoring 

the commitment to the safety and well-being 

of students, employees, and the public. The 

committee is responsible for determining areas 

where supplemental lighting will enhance security 

and safety, developing recommendations for the 

placement of lighting and emergency telephones, 

and studying campus’ the long-term needs related to 

upgraded security lighting policies and practices. 

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PSAC) 

This committee was established to serve in an official 

advisory capacity at UIUC. The mission of the PSAC 

is to ensure that the Division of Public Safety remains 

responsive to the needs of the campus and local 

communities, and to provide administration and the 

Executive Director of Public Safety with regular input 

on issues surrounding crime and fear abatement, 

law enforcement, public safety, and emergency 

preparedness. The role of the PSAC is advisory and 

consulting, and should enhance Public Safety’s 

community-oriented public safety philosophy. 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERY COMMITTEE 

This committee is comprised of the following 

UIUC officials who meet to review UIUC Clery Act 

compliance efforts and make recommendations to 

the UIUC Clery Compliance Officer regarding UIUC’s 

Clery Act obligations: the Chancellor or his/her 

designee; the Dean of Students; the Senior Associate 

Chancellor for Human Resources; the Director of 

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of Campus Code Compliance and Fire Safety; the 

Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs; the Executive 

Director of Public Safety; the University Counsel or 

his/her designee; the Director of Housing; the Vice 

Chancellor of Student Affairs; the Vice Provost for 

Academic Affairs; and the Assistant Director for 

International Safety and Security. 

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM 

The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) serves 

as the centralized body for discussion on action 

regarding students exhibiting aberrant, dangerous, 

or threatening behavior that might impact the safety 

or well-being of the campus community. The BIT, as 

outlined in the UIUC Campus Violence Prevention 

Plan, is founded on the principles of early intervention 

and proactive engagement to prevent violence and 

provide supportive services. Team members are 

committed to improving community safety through 

a proactive, collaborative, coordinated, objective, 

and thoughtful approach to violence prevention and 

supportive interventions. 

THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM 

The Threat Assessment Team (TAT) collects and 

review reports of behavior exhibited by anyone who 

may pose a threat to the university community. The 

team then determines the most appropriate action 

to mitigate the threat. The TAT includes membership 

from Faculty/Staff Assistance Services, Illinois 

Human Resources, the Office of Access and Equity, 

the Office of the Chancellor, the Office of the Dean 

of Students, the Office of the Provost, the Office of 

University Counsel (advisory only), and the UIUCPD. 

BIAS ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE TEAM 

Bias-motivated incidents are communications or 

expressions that are motivated, at least in part, 

by prejudice against or hostility toward a person 

(or group) because of that person’s (or group’s) 

actual or perceived age, disability/ability status, 

ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, national 

origin, race, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, 

socioeconomic class, etc. The Bias Assessment and 

Response Team (BART) collects and responds to 

reports of bias-motivated incidents that occur within 

the UIUC community. 

SAFEWALKS 

SafeWalks is a free walking escort service provided 

by trained Student Patrol officers for university 

students and employees so no one has to travel 

alone at night. By walking in groups, campus 

community members reduce their risk of being 

targeted by a criminal. SafeWalks can be requested 

by calling (217) 333-1216. SafeWalks are available 

from 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM every night, and until 3:00 

AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 

PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS 

Being alert and using common sense are the best 

ways to prevent crime from happening to you and 

those around you. Continued vigilance is necessary 

to help you from becoming a victim of a crime. By 

taking the simple steps discussed below, you can 

reduce the possibility of becoming a victim. 

RESIDENCE HALLS 

While thefts, robberies, and other unlawful activity 

occur at a relatively low rate, following basic crime 

prevention tips will assist in mitigating the risk of 

becoming a victim. When entering the residence 

halls, please adhere to all rules and guidelines of 

access. DO NOT allow strangers or unauthorized 

persons into controlled areas. Make sure that you 

lock your doors and windows when leaving your 

room. A majority of reported thefts from residence 

rooms occur when the victim has left to go to the 

bathroom, visit a friend, or a variety of other reasons 

for a relatively short amount of time. Lastly, it is 

imperative that any and all suspicious persons 

be reported immediately to the UICPD, UISPD, 

UIUCPD, or local law enforcement. A delay could 

mean the difference in preventing an unlawful act or 

apprehending the offender during a crime. When in 

doubt, call 911. 

• If your windows or doors do not lock properly, 

contact your Resident Assistant immediately for 

assistance requesting repairs. 

• Keep valuables out of plain sight. 

• Never loan your keys to anyone. 

• Keep curtains and blinds closed at night. Install a 

light timer for use when not occupying your room. 

• Always identify someone before allowing them into 

your room. 

• Never tape your door lock or use door jams. You 

may forget when you leave your room. 

• Keep your backpacks in your room when dining. 

Designated backpack spaces are rarely monitored 

and leaving backpacks unattended may be viewed 

as an invitation for theft. 

• Purchase a plastic key chain coil to secure your 

keys when showering. 

• Engrave all high dollar valuables with a personal 

identification such as initials and last 4 digits of 

your social security number. If you do not have an 

engraver, contact UICPD at (312) 996-6779. 

STREET SENSE 

• Be alert to your surroundings. 

• Whenever possible travel with a friend. 

• Walk close to the curb and avoid doorways, 

bushes, alleys and other areas where someone 

could hide. 

• If you carry a purse, your personal safety may 

dictate how tightly you cling to it. During cooler 

weather, carry your purse underneath your outer 

garment. If someone snatches it, let it go. It is 

easier to replace material items verses sustaining 

bodily injury from a purse snatcher. 

• You may want to carry your keys in your hand to 

be used as a defense aid in case of an attack. 

• When traveling on campus (Chicago Campuses 

East and West, Peoria Regional Campus, Rockford 

Regional Campus, Springfield Regional Campus, 

or Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus) please 

use one of the Emergency Phones (or panic 

switches for the Peoria Regional Campus) located 

in and around buildings on campus if you see 

something suspicious or feel threatened. 

• Add UICPD, UISPD, UIUCPD, or local law 

enforcement emergency numbers to your cell 

phone. 

OTHER SAFETY TIPS 

• Know your limits regarding alcohol consumption. 

Many crimes against persons occur after hours 

involving victims who clearly show signs of 

inebriation. When going out, always go with a 

friend and watch out for one another. 

• When securing your bike, only use one of the 

designated bike racks. Secure your bike with a 

cable and a hardened steel locking device. Most 

companies offer an insurance guarantee if your 

bike is stolen after you have properly used their 

locking device. Research and choose your locks 

as wisely as you do your bike. Register your bike 

immediately upon purchase. 

• When parking your car, always find a well-lit and 

well-traveled area. Never leave anything of value 

in plain view. Also, if you’re going to be working 

late, remember that an area that is well traveled 

or ideally illuminated during the day may not be at 

night. 

OFF-CAMPUS 

CRIMES 

The UICPD provides primary law enforcement 

for Chicago Campus East and Chicago Campus 

West. Off-campus locations in the vicinity of these 

two campuses are served by the Chicago Police 

Department. However, the UICPD may respond and 

assist at these off-campus locations for crimes/ 

emergencies that are in progress. The UICPD 

maintains partnerships with the Chicago Police 

Department and regularly responds to off-campus 

Student Code and law violations. 

The UICPD does NOT provide primary law 

enforcement services for the UIC Regional 

campuses. Those campuses are served by the 

UISPD (UIC Springfield Regional Campus only), the 

UIUCPD (UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus 

only), and local law enforcement. 

Off-campus student violations of the law or UIC 

Standards of Conduct are addressed by the 

Office of the Dean of Students, Behavioral Threat 

Assessment Teams, the Office for Access and Equity, 

or the regional Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and 

Pharmacy Offices of Student Affairs. 

OFF-CAMPUS MISCONDUCT 

UIC may pursue disciplinary action for off-campus 

violations of UIC rules in those instances in which 

UIC is substantially affected, whether or not the 

misconduct was criminal in nature. Outside agencies 

are not required to notify UICPD when dealing with a 

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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention 

ALCOHOL 

& 

DRUG 

ABUSE 

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ALCOHOL 

& DRUG 

ABUSE 

PREVENTION 

ALCOHOL AND DRUG 

POLICIES 

The information in this section is in accordance with the Drug-Free 

Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities 

Act Amendments of 1989. This section contains key elements of the UIC 

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Resource Guide; the guide may 

be accessed at go.uic.edu/aod. 

UIC is committed to maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free environment 

for its students and employees in compliance with applicable federal, 

state, and local laws. No one under the age of 21 may possess, sell, 

or consume alcoholic beverages on any property under UIC’s control, 

including campus housing. Persons of legal drinking age—21 years or 

older—may possess or consume alcoholic beverages only in areas or at 

functions specifically designated or approved for such use. 

The unlawful or unauthorized possession, use, distribution, 

dispensation, sale, or manufacture of controlled substances or alcohol 

is prohibited on university property or as part of any university activity. 

Students or employees who violate this policy may be disciplined in 

accordance with university policies, statutes, rules, and regulations up 

to and including dismissal and referral for criminal prosecution. 

Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is classified 

as a Schedule 1 controlled substance and is illegal. Consistent with 

that Act and the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and 

the Drug Free Workplace Act, the university prohibits the unlawful 

or unauthorized possession, use, distribution, dispensation, sale, 

or manufacture of marijuana on university property or as part of any 

university activity. The passage of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and 

Tax Act in 2019, which legalizes certain activities 

related to marijuana under Illinois state law effective 

January 1, 2020, does not affect federal law or the 

university’s marijuana prohibition. 

In addition, the university’s marijuana prohibition 

applies to both recreational and medical use. 

That means having a medical marijuana registry 

identification card under the Illinois Compassionate 

Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act does not 

allow you to use or possess marijuana on university 

property (this includes but is not limited to outdoor 

spaces, classrooms, or residential halls) or as part of 

any university activity. 

The university may contact the parents of students 

under the age of 21 for violations of the student 

disciplinary policy. 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION 

PROGRAMS 

HANDBOOKS 

Select UIC units have developed and distributed 

informational handbooks that direct students and 

employees to their departmental and/or UIC alcohol 

and other drugs (AOD) policies. For example, UIC 

athletes receive the Student-Athlete Handbook, 

which details the Substance Abuse Education and 

Testing Program for UIC athletes. In addition, the 

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics helps to guide 

student athletes, a group nationally seen as highrisk 

for AOD use, through potentially risky situations 

by engaging them in educational activities, such 

as informative conversations, life skill classes, and 

random drug testing. The New Student and Parent 

Orientation Program produces and distributes the 

UIC Student Life Guide to thousands of new students 

each year. The Guide informs students of the variety 

of resources and support services offered at UIC 

as well as the university’s policy on alcohol and 

illegal drug use. The Resident Student Handbook, 

distributed by Campus Housing, summarizes the UIC 

policy on AOD and provides information on its use as 

it relates to living in a campus residence hall. The UIC 

Faculty Handbook includes a discussion of the UIC 

AOD policy in its Health and Safety section. 

E-CHUG ONLINE ASSESSMENT 

The Wellness Center offers an online alcohol program 

during New Student Orientation. E-CHUG (Electronic 

Checkup to Go) is an evidenced-based program 

endorsed by the National Association of Student 

Personnel Administrators (NASPA). The program 

first surveys students on their alcohol attitudes and 

behaviors, then provides customized feedback that is 

pertinent to their survey answers. This assessment and 

its results are not a formal assessment or a therapeutic 

tool. The program is available online at wellnesscenter. 

uic.edu/resources-and-services/alcohol-e-chug. 

WORKSHOPS 

The Wellness Center staff and peer educators conduct 

one of the center’s most requested workshops, Keg 

of Knowledge. Keg of Knowledge is a 50-minute 

workshop developed and offered by the Wellness 

Center to Greek organizations, student organizations, 

and Campus Housing residents. Using interactive 

activities, this workshop addresses the myths of 

alcohol use, signs of alcohol poisoning, bystander 

intervention, blood alcohol concentration, dangers of 

binge drinking, and responsible drinking levels. 

SUMMER ORIENTATION PRESENTATIONS 

In an effort to disseminate alcohol information to 

larger audiences, the Wellness Center presents 

mini-alcohol education sessions during the New 

Student Orientation program. Using a game show 

format, students answer a fun “pop quiz” that 

gives them the opportunity to participate in the 

presentation and learn about safe drinking behaviors. 

This brief presentation introduces the “0-1-3 Rule” 

for responsible drinking, social norming data on 

alcohol use among UIC students, and how to help an 

intoxicated student. On average, 3,000 to 4,000 first 

year and transfer students participate in the summer 

orientation program. 

CAMPUS EVENTS 

The Wellness Center annually host’s educational 

events that reach out to thousands of students 

raising their awareness about responsible drinking, 

safe sex, and healthy behavior. These events 

include: National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week 

(NCAAW) and Safer Sex Fest. 

WELLNESS CENTER WEBSITE 

The instructional guide “Party Like a Rock Star Who 

Just Wised Up: Party Safety Guide,” developed 

by the Wellness Center, is distributed annually to 

Campus Housing Resident Assistants and Peer 

Mentors. The 16-page guide covers topics such as: 

sex under the influence of alcohol, tips to encourage 

the use of designated drivers, the Illinois Social Host 

Law, recipes for non-alcoholic drinks, and tips to 

keep partiers safe from alcohol poisoning and DUI’s. 

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ALCOHOL 

AWARENESS WEEK (NCAAW) 

In an effort to increase the number of students 

reached during NCAAW, the Wellness Center 

asks UIC professors for permission to enter their 

classrooms to give a five-minute session on safe 

drinking and alcohol poisoning. This initiative, 

presented by the Wellness Center, reaches on 

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FOR WHAT ACTIONS 

MAY EMPLOYEES BE 

DISCIPLINED? 

Illegal use of 

drugs, narcotics, 

or intoxicants 

Unauthorized sale 

or distribution of 

drugs, narcotics, 

or intoxicants 

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY 

“VIOLATION OF THE 

UNIVERSITY’S DRUG POLICY”? 


Unauthorized 

consumption of 

intoxicating liquors on 

institutional time or 

property 

Being unfit to 

perform job 

duties due to 

use of alcohol 

or illegal drugs 

GET HELP 

Inability to satisfactorily 

perform their assigned 

duties as a result of 

drinking alcoholic 

beverages 

Employee Assistance Service 

(312) 996-3588 


ILLEGAL 

Use 

Possession 

Distribution 

Sale 

Manufacture 

of Drugs or Alcohol 

GET HELP 

Counseling Center 

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DISCIPLINARY ACTION 

I’M A UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE. FOR WHAT 

ACTIONS MAY I BE DISCIPLINED? 

Under existing policies and in compliance with 

federal and state laws, employees are subject to 

disciplinary action, up to and including discharge, for 

unauthorized consumption of intoxicating liquors on 

institutional time or property; inability to satisfactorily 

perform their assigned duties as a result of drinking 

alcoholic beverages; illegal use of drugs, narcotics, 

or intoxicants; unauthorized sale or distribution of 

drugs, narcotics, or intoxicants; or otherwise being 

unfit to perform job duties due to use of alcohol or 

illegal drugs. Employees who have a problem with 

controlled substances or alcohol are encouraged to 

seek professional advice and treatment. Employees 

may seek help for a problem or obtain a list of 

counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs 

confidentially by calling the Employee Assistance 

Service staff at (312) 996-3588. In some cases, an 

employee’s supervisor may direct the employee to 

request this information. 

WHAT IF I’M CONVICTED OF A DRUG OR 

ALCOHOL OFFENSE THAT TOOK PLACE AT 

WORK? 

Employees must notify their supervisor within five 

days. If an employee is working on a federal contract 

or grant and is convicted of a drug or alcohol offense 

occurring in the workplace, the university will notify 

the granting or contracting federal agency within ten 

days of receiving notice of the employee’s conviction. 

Employees convicted of a drug or alcohol offense 

involving the workplace may be disciplined or 

discharged under existing laws, policies and rules, 

or may be required to complete a drug rehabilitation 

program in order to continue employment at the 

university. 

I’M A STUDENT. WHAT HAPPENS IF I VIOLATE 

THE UNIVERSITY’S DRUG POLICY? 

Students who illegally possess, use, distribute, 

sell, or manufacture drugs or alcohol are subject 

to university disciplinary action and may be 

dismissed from the university. To view the UIC 

Student Standards of Conduct, refer to the 

Student Disciplinary Policy by visiting go.uic.edu/ 

disciplinarypolicy. 

The university provides educational programs and 

counseling to students who are substance users or 

who are affected by the substance abuse of others. 

For confidential help with these problems, contact 

the Counseling Center at (312) 996-3490, visit its 

website counseling.uic.edu, or review the list of 

additional resources provided in the Alcohol and 

Other Drugs Policy and Resource Guide at go.uic. 

edu/AOD. 

LAWS THAT APPLY TO ALCOHOL AND 

DRUG USE 

Recognizing that the abuse of alcohol and other 

dangerous substances can be harmful to the “peace, 

health, and welfare” of Illinois citizens [720 ILCS 

570/100], the General Assembly implemented a 

series of laws that regulate the distribution and 

use of controlled substances. Below is a brief 

description of some of the state and federal laws 

used to regulate alcohol and other drugs. For a more 

detailed discussion, please visit the Illinois General 

Assembly website at www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ 

ilcs3.asp?ActID=1941&ChapterID=53 or see the 

“resources” tab on the U.S. Department of Justice- 

Office of Diversion Control website at 

www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html. 

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 

Except as otherwise provided in the Illinois 

Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act [410 ILCS 705], 

the possession, sale, and delivery of controlled 

substances is prohibited under the Illinois Cannabis 

Control Act [720 ILCS 550/] and the Illinois Controlled 

Substances Act [720 ILCS 570/]. Under the Illinois 

Cannabis Control Act as amended by the Illinois 

Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, courts can set 

penalties that increase in accordance with the 

amount of any substance containing cannabis in 

each case. In regard to both the Illinois Cannabis 

Control Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances 

Act, penalties vary with the amount of the drug 

confiscated, the type of drug found, the number of 

previous offenses held by the individual, and whether 

the individual intended to manufacture, deliver 

or possess with intent to deliver [720 ILCS 550/4 

through 550/10] [720 ILCS 570/402 through 570/408]. 

UNDERAGE DRINKING 

The consumption of alcoholic liquor by any person 

under 21 years of age is illegal [235 ILCS 5/6-20]. 

It is also against Illinois law for anyone to permit a 

gathering at their residence at which one or more 

persons under 21 possess or consume alcoholic 

beverages, to rent a hotel or motel room for such 

purpose, or to sell or deliver alcohol to anyone under 

21 or to any intoxicated person [235 ILCS 5/6-16]. It 

is also illegal for a person under 21 to present false 

identification in an attempt to purchase alcohol [235 

ILCS 5/6-16]. 

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 

Driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, 

intoxicating compounds, or any combination thereof 

is against Illinois law. The Secretary of State is 

authorized to cancel any driver’s license or permit upon 

determining that the holder has been convicted of 

violating the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled 

Substances Act, the Methamphetamine Control and 

Community Protection Act, or the Use of Intoxicating 

Compounds Act while that individual was in actual 

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physical control of a motor vehicle [625 ILCS 5/6-201]. 

Substantial penalties exist for individuals driving or 

physically controlling a motor vehicle with a blood 

or breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater 

[625 ILCS 5/11-501]. Arrests are also possible at 

lower alcohol levels if driving is impaired. These 

Acts, depending on the circumstances, may 

incur penalties, such as a jail sentence, fines, or 

suspension/revocation of a driver’s license. 

Transporting open alcohol containers in a motor 

vehicle is also punishable under Illinois law 

[625 ILCS 5/11-502]. 

FEDERAL LAWS THAT APPLY TO ALCOHOL AND 

DRUG USE 

In addition to prohibiting the unlawful possession of 

controlled substances [21 U.S.C. 844], the federal 

Controlled Substance Act [21 U.S.C. 801 and 

following] prohibits the manufacture, distribution, 

or dispensation, or possession with intent to 

manufacture, distribute, or dispense, of controlled 

substances [21 U.S.C. 841(a)]. The Act also prohibits 

the creation, distribution, or dispensation, or 

possession with intent to distribute or dispense, of 

counterfeit substances [21 U.S.C. 841(a)]. Individuals 

can be penalized on the quantity of confiscated drugs, 

the type of drug(s) found, the number of previous 

offenses by the individual, and whether the individual 

intended to manufacture, sell, or use the drug. 

For additional information on federal drug trafficking 

penalties, visit the Drug Enforcement Administration 

website at www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/drug_of_ 

abuse.pdf#page=30. 

UIC RESOURCES FOR ALCOHOL 

AND OTHER DRUG SERVICES 

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER 

DRUGS ON HEALTH 

Adverse health effects can range from nausea 

and anxiety to coma and death. There are risks 

associated with the chronic use of all psychoactive 

drugs, including alcohol. A pregnant woman who 

uses alcohol, cigarettes, or other drugs exposes 

herself and her fetus to serious risks, such as the risk 

of miscarriage, low birth weight, or brain damage. 

Substance abuse may involve not only controlled 

substances and illegal drugs, but also alcohol and 

other substances that pose a health risk. When drugs 

are combined, their negative effects on the mind and 

body are often multiplied beyond the effects of the 

same drugs taken singly, which can be deadly. A list 

describing some of the health effects associated with 

the use of alcohol and other drugs is provided below. 

For more information or questions concerning 

the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Resource 

Guide, students should contact the Office of the 

Dean of Students at (312) 996-4857. Employees 

should contact the Office of Human Resources - 

Administration at (312) 413-4848. 

ALCOHOL 

Alcohol is the drug most frequently abused on college 

campuses and in our society. Even small amounts 

of alcohol can impair the judgment and coordination 

required to drive a car, increasing your chances of 

having an accident. Alcohol may be an interacting 

factor in the incidence of aggressive acts, including 

vandalism, assault, and serious health problems, 

such as liver damage. Consuming moderate to 

large amounts of alcohol impairs your ability to learn 

and remember information. Because alcohol is a 

depressant, very large amounts can cause respiratory 

and cardiac failure, resulting in death. 

CANNABIS 

Marijuana and hashish impair the user’s shortterm 

memory and comprehension. They can cause 

confusion, anxiety, lung damage, and abnormalities 

of the hormonal and reproductive systems. Hours 

after the feeling of getting high fades, the effects 

of cannabis on coordination and judgment may 

remain, heightening the risks involved in driving 

or performing other complex tasks. An overdose 

or long-term use may bring about paranoia, panic 

attacks, or psychiatric problems. Cannabis, a fatsoluble 

substance, may remain in the body system 

for weeks. 

CLUB/DESIGNER DRUGS 

The terms “club drugs” and “designer drugs” refer 

to a wide variety of drugs including MDMA (Ecstasy, 

Molly), GHB, rohypnol (roofies), ketamine (special K), 

methamphetamine (meth), and LSD (acid). Research 

indicates that these drugs can cause serious health 

problems or even death. They can have even more 

serious consequences when mixed with alcohol. 

Club/designer drugs are also occasionally used or 

administered in connection with sexual assault. 

DEPRESSANTS 

Barbiturates, benzodiazepines (e.g., valium), 

Quaaludes, and other depressants cause 

disorientation, slurred speech, and other behaviors 

associated with drunkenness. The effects of an 

overdose of depressants range from shallow 

breathing, clammy skin, dilated pupils, or a weak and 

rapid pulse that can result in coma or death. 

HALLUCINOGENS 

Hallucinogens such as Lysergic acide diethylamide 

(LSD), Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), 

phencyclidine (PCP or angel dust), mescaline, 

peyote, and psilocybin (shrooms) can cause powerful 

distortions in perception and thinking. Intense and 

often unpredictable emotional reactions can trigger 

panic attacks or psychotic reactions. An overdose 

of hallucinogens can cause heart failure, lung failure, 

coma, and death. 

NARCOTICS/OPIATES 

Heroin, codeine, morphine, methadone, and opium 

are narcotics/opiates. There is a high likelihood of 

developing a physical and psychological dependence 

on these drugs. Health effects include anxiety, 

mood swings, nausea, confusion, constipation, 

and respiratory depression. Overdose may lead to 

convulsions, coma, and death. The risk of being 

infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or other 

diseases significantly increases if you inject drugs 

and share needles. 

STIMULANTS 

Cocaine/crack, amphetamines, and other stimulants 

can cause agitation, loss of appetite, irregular 

heartbeat, chronic sleeplessness, and hallucinations. 

All non-prescribed stimulants are extremely 

dangerous and psychologically and physically 

addictive. An overdose can result in seizures and 

death. 

TOBACCO 

Nicotine, the active ingredient in tobacco, increases 

your heart rate and raises your blood pressure. The 

tar in cigarette smoke is a major cause of cancer and 

other respiratory problems. The carbon monoxide 

in cigarette smoke can promote arteriosclerosis. 

Long-term effects of smoking cigarettes may include 

emphysema, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, 

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and 

lung cancer. 


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The Center provides services to help students deal with a diverse set of issues, 

including stress, a crisis or trauma, transition to college, substance use, and mental 

illness in a safe, supportive, confidential setting. Services are free to students and 

their spouses. The Counseling Center is also able to provide additional support for 

students seeking to connect to clinical services for drinking problems. Schedule an 

appointment with a counselor or for more information. The Counseling Center does 

not provide the formalized alcohol assessment used in court. 

COUNSELING 

CENTER 

(312) 996-3490 


Family Medicine can provide referrals to substance abuse programs that are on and off campus. Some 

of these services may be covered by student or employee insurance. To get a referral, you have to first 

make an appointment with a Family Medicine physician. 

FAMILY 

MEDICINE 

(312) 996-2901 

hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/family-medicine

The Wellness Center provides health education programs, workshops, events, and 

knowledge-building activities to UIC students. The center encourages students to 

make healthy choices that integrate knowledge and understanding with their own 

personal values and behavior. 

This program is a confidential assessment and referral service that provides problem 

identification, counseling, and referral services for employees and their families. 

All EAP care managers are professional, licensed clinicians and experienced in 

providing support, understanding, and guidance for a broad range of needs. Trained 

customer service representatives and EAP care managers are available 24 hours a 

day, seven days a week. 

The Wellness Center houses alcohol and substance abuse resources, including 

brochures, and can provide referrals to other resources on and off campus. The 

Wellness Center does not provide formal alcohol assessments that generate reports 

acceptable for use in court cases. 

THE WELLNESS 

CENTER 

(312) 413-2120 


(866) 659-3848 

TTY (800) 456-4006 


STATE SERVICES 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE 

PROGRAM (EAP) 


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The Office of Applied Psychological Services (OAPS) is a mental health clinic 

in the Psychology Department UIC. Psychotherapy and psychological testing 

utilizes approaches that are based on scientific theory and supported by scientific 

evidence, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that 

are offered to patients. OAPS serves the UIC community, including faculty, staff, 

and students, as well as those living or working in the greater Chicago area. 

OFFICE OF APPLIED 

PSYCHOLOGICAL 

SERVICES 

This employee assistance service is a confidential counseling 

resource that specializes in working with employees and their 

family members who are experiencing personal problem(s) that 

may be affecting the employee’s job performance. The assistance 

program is available to help clarify issues, identify resources and 

offer follow-up assistance as needed. 

(312) 996-3588 


CLINICAL 

EMPLOYEE 

ASSISTANCE 

SERVICE 

(312) 996-2540 

go.uic.edu/OAPS 

To view the complete Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Resource 

Guide, which includes an expanded list of campus and community 

resources, visit go.uic.edu/AOD; the document includes: 

• UIC Campus Resources for Students 

• UIC John Marshall Law School Campus and Community Resources 

• UIC Campus Resources for Employees 

• Emergency Services Hotlines 

• Self-Help Groups 

• Chicagoland Resources 

• Resources for Women and Children 

• Resources for Veterans 

• 

• Resources for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving While 

Intoxicated (DWI) Offenders 

• Resources for University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria 

• Resources for University of Illinois College of Nursing Quad Cities 

Regional Program 

• Resources for University of Illinois Colleges of Medicine and 

Pharmacy at Rockford 

• Resources for University of Illinois at Springfield 

• Resources for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

• Online Resources 


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Violence Against Women Act 

VIOLENCE 


AGAINST 

WOMEN 

ACT

VIOLENCE 

AGAINST 

WOMEN ACT 

UIC PROHIBITION OF SEX DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL 

HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 

UIC is committed to providing an educational and work environment 

that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, sexual violence, and 

sexual and gender-based harassment (collectively referred to as “sexual 

misconduct”). UIC prohibits and will not tolerate sexual misconduct of 

or by students, employees, patients, or visitors. UIC will take prompt 

and fair action to eliminate such conduct, prevent its recurrence, 

and remedy its effects through interim protective measures and 

accommodations, equitable investigations, and disciplinary processes. 

Employees and students in violation of this policy may face sanctions 

up to and including termination or expulsion. The Office for Access and 

Equity, through its Title IX Coordinator, has the authority to conduct 

investigations, to determine when there have been violations of this 

policy based on the standard of preponderance of evidence, and then 

make recommendations in accordance with the relevant university 

policies for students, employees, patients, or visitors. 


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DATING VIOLENCE, 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 

SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND 

STALKING 

UIC is committed to providing a safe environment in which students and 

employees can achieve their educational and employment goals. When 

someone experiences sexual misconduct (i.e., dating violence, domestic 

violence, sexual assault, stalking, discrimination, harassment), their 

sense of safety and trust is violated and this can significantly interfere 

with their success. The UIC community expects that all interpersonal 

relationships and interactions – especially those of an intimate nature 

– are based upon values of mutual respect, dignity, responsibility, open 

communication, and clear consent. 

UIC encourages good faith reports of sexual misconduct and prohibits 

retaliation against any person who reports sexual misconduct and/ 

or who participates in a Title IX investigation or resultant disciplinary 

process. 

All employees are considered to be “Responsible Employees” with the 

authority and responsibility to report sexual misconduct to university 

officials. Employees who are exempted from this reporting requirement 

are professional or pastoral counselors who provide work-related 

mental-health counseling, campus advocates who provide confidential 

victim assistance, and employees who are otherwise prohibited by 

law from disclosing information received in the course of providing 

professional care and treatment. 

UIC prohibits conduct that violates Title IX of the Education 

Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 

of 1964 as amended (“Title VII”), the Illinois Human Rights Act, and 

the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and 

supplements related campus and University of Illinois policies and laws. 


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Responding to incidents of sexual misconduct can be challenging, 

whether you are the person harmed or someone trying to help. All of us 

play a vital role in making UIC a respectful and safe place to learn, work, 

and live. The UIC Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment 

and Sexual Misconduct, also referred to as the UIC Sexual Misconduct 

Policy, has been developed to address all types of sexual misconduct, 

including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, 

discrimination and sexual harassment. 

TITLE IX 

STATES AS FOLLOWS: 

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from 

participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under 

UIC takes all complaints and accusations of sexual misconduct 

seriously. We welcome your involvement in our mission to foster 

a campus environment that strives to prevent sexual misconduct 

and promotes the reporting of sexual misconduct, compassionate 

responses to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, and 

equitable treatment of both student reporting and responding parties. 

any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex includes: (a) sexual 

harassment, (b) gender-based harassment, which is unwelcome 

conduct based on actual or perceived sex, or harassment based on 

gender identity or nonconformity with sex stereotypes, and/or (c) all 

forms of sexual violence including, but not limited to, sexual assault, 

sexual battery, sexual abuse, sexual coercion, sexual exploitation, 

dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. 

Sexual misconduct is the term used in this policy to encompass 

unwanted or unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is committed 

without valid consent. Also included in this term is any abusive 

behavior that arises out of an actual or perceived intimate relationship 

(e.g., domestic or dating violence and stalking). Sexual misconduct 

may occur between people of the same gender or different gender 

identifications. 

TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT, CONTACT: 

WHAT TO DO IF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OCCURS 

CALL 911 

If you are in 

immediate 

danger, 

call 911. 

GET TO A 

SAFE 

PLACE 

Get to a place of 

safety as soon 

as possible. 

CONTACT 

SOMEONE YOU 

TRUST 

Contact someone 

you trust to be with you 

and support you. A staff 

member at UIC can help you 

through the process, provide 

emotional support, and 

explain options. 


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UIC’S TITLE IX COORDINATOR 

Office for Access and Equity 

Marshfield Avenue Building 

809 S. Marshfield Ave. 717 MAB (M/C 602) 

Chicago, IL 60612 

(312) 996-8670 

TitleIX@uic.edu 

oae.uic.edu/sexual-misconduct/report-an-incident 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

Office for Civil Rights 

Chicago Office 

500 West Madison, Suite 1475 

Chicago, IL 60661-4544 

(312) 730-1560 

OCR.Chicago@ed.gov 

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html 

PRESERVE ANY PHYSICAL 

EVIDENCE 

Preserving evidence may be important 

for several reasons including: identifying 

the perpetrator in a sexual assault 

case, especially when the offender is a stranger; 

assisting in proving the alleged criminal offense 

occurred; and obtaining a protection order. 

To be admissible in court, sexual assault physical 

evidence must be collected in a timely manner by 

a certified medical facility. 

Evidence is best preserved by not washing away 

the evidence and collecting all the items that may 

have evidence on them such as clothing. 

In order for the kit to be most effective, follow these 

guidelines: 

• Avoid cleaning up in any way such as taking a 

shower, bathing, washing your hands, combing 

your hair or brushing your teeth. 

• Avoid using the toilet especially if you suspect 

you were given a drug to incapacitate you. 

• Choose either to not change your clothes or 

if you do change your clothes, put all of the 

clothing you were wearing at the time of the 

assault in a paper (not plastic) bag and bring 

the bag with you to the hospital. The hospital will 

provide you with scrubs or sweats or you can 

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YOU HAVE 

OPTIONS 

Call (312) 413-8206 or Email can-appointment@uic.edu 

Explore your options or ask questions in a 

confidential setting. 

VICTIM ADVOCATES 

GET MEDICAL ATTENTION 

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 

Getting medical attention is important for addressing the 

physical consequences of any type of assault, even if you 

do not wish to press charges or collect evidence. If you can, seeking 

medical attention within 24 hours of a sexual assault is most ideal for 

medical and preventive treatment. 

You do not have to pay for the emergency room or follow-up medical 

care required as a result of a sexual assault. For confidential 

treatment, you can choose not to disclose Campus Care or other 

insurance information and request that the costs be automatically 

billed through the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment 

Act (SASETA). Otherwise the statement for the emergency room 

visit will be sent to your permanent address. 

CONSIDER 

YOUR 

REPORTING 

OPTIONS 

Consider your reporting 

options for assistance, 

support, resources, and 

on- and off-campus 

services. 

(See reporting contact 

information in the next 

page.)

REPORTING SEXUAL 

MISCONDUCT TO UIC 

UIC strongly encourages the prompt reporting of sexual misconduct 

either disclosed, experienced, or observed. The report may be made by 

anyone, including: 1) a person who has experienced sexual misconduct; 

or 2) a third party or bystander who has information that sexual 

misconduct may have occurred. 

WHERE TO REPORT AN INCIDENT AT UIC 

An individual may choose to report sexual misconduct to one or more of 

the following: law enforcement, the university, or confidential resources. 

The report may be made to the Chicago Police Department or other local 

police department; the UIC, UIS, or UIUC Police Departments; UIC’s Title 

IX Coordinator; UIC’s Dean of Students; UIC’s Campus Advocacy Network 

(CAN), UIC’s Counseling Center; or local and national crisis centers. 

RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN 

REPORTING 

OPTION TO REPORT 

Individuals have the right to choose to report or not report the incident 

to UIC officials, on-campus or local law enforcement, or confidential 

services, separately or simultaneously. 

THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM CAMPUS 

AUTHORITIES 

Individuals have the right to request and receive assistance from UIC in 

notifying law enforcement and in accessing and navigating on- and offcampus 

health and mental health services and counseling. 

THE RIGHT TO REQUEST PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Individuals have the right to request interim protective measures and 

accommodations from UIC, including without limitation: 


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Report a 

possible crime LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Call 911 

Report possible 

sexual misconduct 

Report an incident 

to a CSA 

TITLE IX COORDINATOR 

CAMPUS SECURITY 

AUTHORITY (CSA) 

Call (312) 996-8670 

Email titleix@uic.edu 

The report may result in a 

response that can include interim 

safety measures, academic 

accommodations, or a Title IX 

investigation 

Learn more about CSAs at 

ready.uic.edu/ 

clery-compliance 

• Changes to academic, living, dining, working, and transportation 

situations; 

• Obtaining and enforcing a campus-issued order of protection or nocontact 

directive; 

• Obtaining and enforcing a state court-issued order of protection or no 

contact order. 

Granted accommodations expire at the end of the semester for which 

they are granted and are renewed on a case by case basis. 

RIGHT TO PRIVACY/REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY 

For the purposes of Clery Act reporting and disclosures, no identifying 

information about the victim or reporting person will be disclosed in 

publicly available recordkeeping, such as the Daily Crime Log or the 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). 

UIC will maintain as confidential any accommodations or protective 

measures provided to an individual, to the extent that maintaining such 

confidentiality would not impair the ability of the institution to provide 

the accommodations or protective measures. 


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Report possible 

violations of the 

Student Conduct Code 

Report 

anonymously 

or electronically 

ASSISTANT DEAN OF 

STUDENTS 

REPORTS ARE RECEIVED 

BY THE UICPD AND 

THE TITLE IX 

COORDINATOR 

Call (312) 996-4857 

Email dos@uic.edu 

Submit the Student 

Misconduct Incident 

Report Form at 

go.uic.edu/conductIR 

Submit the Anonymous 

(or Voluntary) Incident 

Reporting Form at 

ready.uic.edu 

If an individual requests confidentiality when reporting, UIC will 

take all reasonable steps to honor the request, taking into account 

that confidentiality may not be possible in every case given UIC’s 

responsibility to provide a safe environment for all members of the UIC 

community. 

RESPECT FOR PRIVACY 

Information regarding sexual misconduct reports and investigations, 

including any outcomes, will be shared with UIC employees with a 

legitimate educational interest or with external individuals or entities 

only on a need-to-know basis and only as permitted under UIC policy 

and applicable law. 

Applicable statistics of reported Dating Violence, Domestic Violence Sexual Assault, and Stalking will be included in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. 

Additional resources, including counseling services or local and national crisis centers, are available at the end of this section.

WHEN A REPORT IS MADE 

TO UIC OFFICIALS 

Reports of sexual misconduct are referred by Responsible Employees, 

UICPD, UISPD, UIUCPD, and the Office of the Dean of Students to the 

Title IX Coordinator. 

UIC INVESTIGATION AND 

RESPONSE TO SEXUAL 

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When the Title IX Coordinator receives a report that a UIC student or 

employee has experienced dating violence, domestic violence, sexual 

assault, or stalking, regardless of whether the alleged offense occurred 

on or off campus, the student or employee will be provided with a 

written explanation including: 

• The procedures the individual should follow after a crime of dating 

violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking has occurred; 

• Information about how UIC will protect confidentiality; 

• A list of support services and resources within UIC and the larger 

community (see resources and contact information at the end of this 

section); 

• A notice of the reporting party’s rights; 

• Options for available assistance with requesting protective measures 

and accommodations, including, but not limited to changes to 

academic, living, transportation, and working situations; and, 

• UIC’s procedures for disciplinary action. 

TRAINING FOR UIC OFFICIALS WHO RECEIVE 

REPORTS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 

All individuals whose duties include resolution of sexual misconduct 

complaints receive a minimum of 8 to 10 hours of annual training on 

issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence, 

and stalking and how to conduct UIC’s complaint resolution procedures 

in addition to the annual sexual misconduct training required by all 

university employees. 

In addition, all employees who are considered to be “Responsible 

Employees” are required to complete mandatory, online survivorcentered 

and trauma-informed response sexual misconduct training 

upon employee onboarding and each spring. 

UIC provides a prompt, fair, and impartial process from the initial 

investigation of an allegation of sexual misconduct to the final result. 

Complaints of sexual misconduct involving UIC students or employees 

are referred to the UIC Title IX Coordinator for investigation. UIC 

will take all reasonable steps to respond to the complaint, and the 

Reporting Party and Responding Party will both have an opportunity 

to provide their account of the events, as well as present witnesses 

and/or corroborating information. If a report involves a UIS or UIUC 

student or employee, then the investigation and response process will 

be coordinated by the appropriate university’s Title IX Coordinator (for 

investigation) and/or Dean of Students or supervisory authority (for 

discipline). 

TITLE IX INVESTIGATION 

1. OUTREACH TO REPORTING PARTY 

The Title IX Coordinator or designee will contact 

the Reporting Party and provide rights, options, 

and resources regarding assistance and support, 

as well as information regarding the preservation of 

physical evidence and the ability to obtain a medical 

forensic exam (also referred to as a “rape kit”) at 

no cost. The Title IX Coordinator or designee will 

explain the investigative process, and offer the option 

to participate or not participate. If the Reporting 

Party does not wish to initiate or participate in an 

investigation, the Title IX Coordinator or designee 

may proceed with an investigation based on the 

information available, if the Title IX Coordinator or 

designee determines that the safety and security 

of the broader campus community requires that 

UIC proceed with an investigation. The Reporting 

Party will be notified prior to the start of any such 


2. TITLE IX INVESTIGATION REQUESTS 

a. At the conclusion of the outreach to the 

Reporting Party by the Title IX Coordinator or 

designee, the Reporting Party may request that 

a Title IX Investigation (complaint resolution 

process) begin promptly and proceed in a timely 

manner. When requested by the Reporting Party 

or when required by law, the Title IX Coordinator 

or designee will contact and coordinate/ 

cooperate with law enforcement. 

b. The Reporting Party may also request that the 

Title IX Investigation not be pursued or that the 

Reporting Party’s name or other identifiable 

information not be revealed to the Responding 

Party. The Title IX Coordinator or designee 

will make every effort to respect the request 

and will evaluate the request in the context 

of UIC’s responsibility to provide a safe and 

non-discriminatory environment for the UIC 

community. The Reporting Party will be informed 

that honoring the request may limit UIC’s ability 

to fully respond to the alleged incident. Even if 

UIC cannot take disciplinary action against the 

Responding Party because the Reporting Party 

insists on confidentiality, UIC will pursue other 

steps to limit the effects of the alleged conduct 

and prevent its recurrence. 

c. If the Title IX Coordinator or designee 

determines that a Title IX Investigation is 

necessary and/or that the Reporting Party’s 

name or other identifiable information must be 

revealed to the Responding Party to maintain a 

safe and non-discriminatory environment, the 

Reporting Party will be notified and can elect to 

participate in the process as much or as little 

as the Reporting Party chooses. In the event 

the Reporting Party requests that the Title IX 

Coordinator or designee inform the Responding 

Party that the Reporting Party asked UIC not 

to investigate or seek discipline, the Title IX 

Coordinator or designee will honor this request 

and inform the Responding Party that UIC made 

the decision to go forward despite the Reporting 

Party’s request. The Title IX Coordinator or 

designee may also implement any interim 

measures that are deemed necessary to protect 

the Reporting Party and ensure the safety of 

other students. 

d. The Title IX Coordinator and/or the Title IX 

Investigator(s) (collectively “Investigator”) will 

not wait for the conclusion of any criminal 


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UIC TITLE IX INVESTIGATION PROCESS 

Approximately 

60 business days 

1 2 3 

4 5 

Outreach to 

Reporting 

Party 

Provide rights, options, 

resources, and information 

Title IX 

Investigation 

Requests Requests to proceed or not 

proceed with investigation 

& privacy considerations; 

implement interim measures; 

notify parties of authorities for 

issuing findings & sanctions 

Interview of 

Reporting 

Party and 

Responding 

Party 

Separate meetings with the 

Reporting Party and the 

Responding Party; request 

for all information relevant 

to the allegations 

Interviews of 

Witnesses and 

Collection of 

Relevant 

Information 

Additional investigative & 

witness interviews; may 

review student/personnel 

files & law enforcement 

documents/evidence 

Issuance of 

Notice of 

Finding 

Prepare investigation report & 

recommendation as to whether 

or not there was a violation of the 

UIC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. 


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investigation or proceedings, including civil 

proceedings, before beginning UIC’s Title IX 

Investigation. The Investigator may, however, 

need to temporarily delay the evidence 

gathering portion of an investigation while the 

police are gathering evidence. As soon as it 

is appropriate to proceed, the Investigator 

will promptly resume and complete the 

investigation. UIC may take immediate steps to 

protect the educational setting at any time if it 

determines such steps are necessary. 

e. Reporting Party and Responding Party will (i) 

receive notice of the individual or individuals 

with authority to make a finding or impose a 

sanction in their proceeding before the individual 

or individuals initiate contact with either party 

and (ii) have the opportunity to request a 

substitution if the participation of an individual 

with authority to make a finding or impose a 

sanction poses a conflict of interest. 

3. INTERVIEW OF REPORTING PARTY AND 

RESPONDING PARTY 

The investigation process is conducted by one 

or more Investigators designated by the Title IX 

Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator may also 

participate in an investigation as an investigator if 

deemed necessary by the Associate Chancellor 

for the Office for Access and Equity. When the 

Title IX Coordinator is assigned as an investigator, 

the Associate Chancellor for the Office for Access 

and Equity will serve in the usual and customary 

role of the Title IX Coordinator until such time 

the investigation is complete. The Investigator is 

responsible for contacting and interviewing the 

Reporting Party, any Reporting Party witnesses, the 

Responding Party, any Responding Party witnesses, 

and any witnesses the Investigator deems necessary. 

The Investigator will meet separately with the 

Reporting Party and the Responding Party. During 

each meeting, and to the extent information has not 

been previously shared, the Investigator will provide 

the following information to the Reporting Party, 

Responding Party, and witnesses: 

1. UIC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy; 

2. Overview of the investigative process; 

3. Option to participate in the investigative process; 

4. Option to have an advisor present; 

5. Summary of procedural rights; 

6. Option to request accommodations; 

7. Option to request interim protective measures; 

8. List of available support resources; and 

9. Prohibition of retaliation. 

The Investigator will ask for all information relevant 

to the allegations. For both parties, this is their 

opportunity to present any information regarding the 

incident, including names of witnesses, the existence 

of documents, emails, text messages, or other 

recordings, or any other information the parties feel 

may be relevant. The Reporting Party and Responding 

Party may also submit supplemental information at 

any time during the investigation until the Investigator 

issues a recommendation of finding. Both parties 

may request and must be allowed to have an advisor 

of their choice accompany them to any meeting 

or proceeding related to an alleged violation of the 

comprehensive policy, provided that the involvement 

of the advisor does not result in undue delay of the 

meeting or proceeding. 

4. INTERVIEWS OF WITNESSES AND 

COLLECTION OF RELEVANT INFORMATION 

As part of the investigation, the Investigator may 

conduct additional investigative and witness 

interviews as appropriate and review all available 

pertinent evidence. This may include reviewing 

student and/or personnel files and reviewing law 

enforcement documents or evidence. 

5. ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF FINDING 

Prior to concluding the investigation, the Investigator 

will make all evidence available to the Reporting 

Party and Responding Party for review, subject 

to applicable privacy laws, and response. If either 

party submits supplemental information after 

reviewing the evidence, the other party will be given 

a reasonable opportunity to review the supplemental 

information, subject to applicable privacy laws, and 

respond to the supplemental information. Once 

the evidence review and supplemental submission 

process is complete, and the Investigator deems the 

investigation closed, the Investigator will prepare the 

investigation report. 

The Investigator shall prepare a written report 

containing all evidence collected and the 

Investigator’s recommendation as to whether or not, 

by a preponderance of the evidence, the alleged 

conduct constitutes a violation of the UIC’s Sexual 

Misconduct Policy. The Investigator will recommend, 

if the investigation involves a UIC student responding 

party, either a finding of a violation or a finding 

of no violation. If the investigation involved a UIC 

employee responding party the investigator will 

make a finding that is final. The Investigator’s report 

will be subject to an internal review by the Title IX 

Coordinator within the Office for Access and Equity. 

Once the investigator’s report is reviewed written 

notice of the Investigator’s recommendation will be 

sent to the Reporting Party and Responding Party 

simultaneously. The written notice will contain, 

subject to applicable privacy laws, a summary of the 

following: 

i. The allegations, 

ii. The information and materials considered during 

the investigation, 

iii. The Investigator’s recommendation as to whether 

or not the alleged conduct constitutes a violation 

of the UIC Sexual Misconduct Policy, 

iv. The basis for the recommendation, and 

v. Any recommended actions. 

If a Recommended Finding Involves a UIC Student 

Responding Party the following conditions apply: 

• The written notice of the Investigator’s 

recommendation of finding will also be referred to 

the Office of the Dean of Students for a hearing 

in accordance with the Student Disciplinary 

Policy for determination of whether the alleged 

conduct constitutes a violation of the UIC Sexual 

Misconduct Policy. The Office of the Dean of 

Students is not bound by, nor is it required to 

adopt, the recommended finding of the Title IX 

Investigator. 

• After the hearing is concluded and upon lapse or 

exhaustion of the Student Disciplinary Policy’s 

appeal process, the Title IX Coordinator will adopt 

the outcome and sanctions, if applicable, as 

determined by the Office of the Dean of Students. 

• Additional information regarding the Office of the 

Dean of Students’ Student Disciplinary Policy, 

hearing process, and appeals process can be 

found at go.uic.edu/disciplinarypolicy. 

• If Finding Involves a UIC Employee Responding 

Party the following conditions apply: 

• When the Investigator’s finding is that a violation 

of UIC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy occurred, the 

final finding will be referred to the appropriate 

supervisor, unit head, Vice Chancellor or 

other relevant administrator for appropriate 

employment action in accordance with 

applicable employment laws, policies, practices, 

and agreements. 


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PROCEDURAL RIGHTS FOR STUDENTS AND 

EMPLOYEES DURING A TITLE IX INVESTIGATION 

During the investigation, the following procedural protections are 

provided to both the Reporting Party and the Responding Party. 

After 

commencement 

Both parties will receive: 

• Written notice that a Title 

IX Investigation has been 

initiated; 

• A summary of the allegations 

that prompted the 

investigation; 

• An overview of the 

investigative process; 

• A list of available support 

resources; 

• A summary of rights and 

options; 

• Information about interim 

protective measures and 

accommodations; 

• Written notice about the 

UIC’s strict prohibition 

against retaliation; 

• Written notice of the date, 

time, and location of 

meeting(s) with the Title 

IX Investigator if known 

at the time of the initial or 

subsequent meetings; 

• UIC’s Comprehensive Sexual 

Misconduct Policy; and 

• UIC Student Disciplinary 

Policy. 

UIC TITLE IX INVESTIGATION 

During 

the investigation 

Both parties shall have the right 

to: 

• Provide names and contact 

information of witnesses; 

• Present information/materials 

to support their respective 

positions; 

• Be accompanied by an 

advisor or advocate to any 

meetings; 

• Inspect and review, subject to 

applicable privacy laws, the 

statement of facts, witness 

statements, documents, 

and/or other information 

submitted or collected as 

part of the investigation and 

contained in the investigator’s 

final evidence report; and 

• Offer corrections or rebuttals 

to the statement of facts, 

witness statements, 

documents and/or other 

information submitted or 

collected as part of the 

investigation; and 

• Decline to participate. 

Upon 

conclusion 

Both parties shall receive: 

a. Simultaneous written notice, 

subject to applicable privacy 

laws, including a summary of 

the following: 

i. The allegations, 

ii. The information and 

materials considered 

during the investigation, 

iii. The Investigator’s 

recommendation as to 

whether or not the alleged 

conduct constitutes a 

violation of the UIC policy 

on Sexual Misconduct, 

iv. The basis for the 

recommendation, and 

v. Any recommended actions. 

b. Option to inspect and review, 

subject to applicable privacy 

laws, the investigation report. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PROCEDURAL 

RIGHTS DURING A TITLE IX INVESTIGATION 

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTIGATION 

Participation in the investigation is voluntary. A refusal or failure 

to respond or participate in the investigation will not be construed 

a retraction of the initial allegations (by Reporting Party) or as an 

admission of wrongdoing (by Responding Party), nor will it prevent the 

investigation from moving forward. UIC will take reasonable steps to 

reach the Reporting Party, Responding Party, and witnesses before 

proceeding in the absence of any one of them. 

PRESENCE OF ADVISOR OR ADVOCATE 

At their respective meetings with the Investigator, the Reporting Party 

and the Responding Party may have an advisor or advocate present 

while being interviewed. Reporting Party and Responding Party may 

select their own advisor or advocate (e.g., a parent, a staff member, a 

union representative, an advocate provided through Campus Advocacy 

Network (CAN) for the Reporting Party, or an attorney). Advisors and 

advocates will be limited to advising and supporting the Reporting Party 

or Responding Party and will not have an active role in the meeting or 


If either party intends to bring an attorney as an advisor, the party 

is requested to notify the Investigator at least five business days 

in advance in order to allow the Investigator time to arrange for a 

representative from the Office of University Counsel to be present. 

PAST DATING OR SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP 

Information about the Reporting Party’s past sexual history with 

anyone other than the Responding Party will not be considered. 

Additionally, the mere fact of a previous consensual dating or sexual 

relationship between the parties does not, itself, imply consent to the 

act(s) under investigation or preclude a finding of sexual misconduct. 

The Investigator will make a recommendation of finding with respect 

to whether consent was given at the time of the incident under 

investigation based upon the definitions of consent within the policy and 

the guidance provided by federal and state legislation and regulations. 

STANDARD OF PROOF 

The Investigator’s conclusions and recommendations will be determined 

using the preponderance of the evidence standard. The preponderance 

of the evidence standard requires the Investigator to recommend 

whether it is more likely than not that the alleged conduct constitutes a 

violation of the UIC Sexual Misconduct Policy. 

AMNESTY 

UIC recognizes that sometimes students are reluctant to seek help after 

experiencing sexual misconduct, or may be reluctant to help others 

who may have experienced sexual misconduct, because they fear 

being held responsible by UIC or law enforcement for underage alcohol 

consumption or drug use. To encourage reporting, UIC will not pursue 

disciplinary actions for alcohol/drug violations against a student making 

a good faith report of sexual misconduct. 


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RETALIATION 

UIC prohibits retaliation against those who, in good faith, report or 

disclose an alleged violation of the Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, 

Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy, file a complaint of 

discrimination or harassment, or otherwise participate in a complaint 

resolution procedure. Any report of retaliation – including by third parties 

– will be taken seriously and reviewed as a separate violation under the 

Prohibition of Retaliation Following Claims of Unlawful Discrimination 

Policy. 

TIMELINE 

UIC strives to complete sexual misconduct investigations and any 

disciplinary proceedings within 60 business days, excluding the time for 

appeals. There are, however, many factors that may affect the length 

of time needed to complete various portions of the resolution process 

fairly and equitably. These factors may include, but are not limited to: 

a. The number of Reporting Parties, Responding Parties, and alleged 

policy violations; 

b. The time it takes to submit/collect relevant information or evidence; 


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c. The availability of witnesses; 

d. Academic breaks and holidays; and 

e. Delays resulting from an active police investigation. 

Consequently, some complaints will be resolved before the designated 

time frame and some may require more time. In the event additional 

time is needed to complete any part of the resolution process the 

Reporting Party and Responding Party will be notified in writing in a 

timely manner. 

The Title IX investigation does not determine whether or not a crime has 

been committed, as that can only be determined through the criminal 

justice process. 


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ANNUAL TRAINING 

UIC administrators who investigate or who are 

involved in procedures for disciplinary action receive 

annual training on issues related to dating violence, 

domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and 

on how to conduct an investigation and hearing 

process that protects the safety of individuals and 

promotes accountability.

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY 

POLICY: 

CONDUCT PROCESS 

C 

Multiple Student 

Responding Parties 

If there is more than one Responding 

Party, their reviews may be 

conducted separately 

E 

Testimony and 

Evidence 

Title IX designee 

presents summary 

of findings 

F 

Standard of 

proof 

Use of the 

preponderance 

of the evidence 

standard 

H 

Sanctions 

Determination of sanctions 

designed to eliminate the 

misconduct, prevent its 

recurrence, & remedy its effects 

J 

Appeals 

Both Parties 

have the right to 

appeal within 5 

calendar days 

A 

Sexual 

misconduct complaint 

Any UIC community member 

can file a complaint with DOS 

B 

Student rights 

The Reporting Party & the 

Responding Party have similar 

rights throughout the process 

D 

Sexual misconduct hearings 

Separate meetings to inform Reporting 

& Responding Parties of hearing 

procedures, opportunity to present 

witnesses/information & to have an 

advocate/advisor participate 

G 

The Hearing 

Committee 

Specially-trained 

voting members 

I 

Notification of 

Hearing Outcome 

A written notice will be sent 

simultaneously to both 

Parties informing each about 

the outcome 

K 

Status of Student 

Responding Party 

The status will not be 

altered and disciplinary 

sanctions will not be 

initiated until completion 

of the all processes 


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STUDENT DISCIPLINARY 

POLICY: CONDUCT PROCESS 

Students assume an obligation to conduct themselves 

in a manner compatible with UIC’s function as an 

educational institution and suitable as members of 

the UIC community. The UIC Standards of Conduct, 

described in the Student Disciplinary Policy (located 

at go.uic.edu/disciplinarypolicy), outline the types of 

unacceptable behavior, including sexual misconduct, 

that may result in disciplinary action. 

A. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT 

Any member of the UIC community can file a 

complaint regarding UIC student misconduct with 

the Office of the Dean of Students. Allegations of 

sexual misconduct will be referred to the Title IX 

Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will review the 

complaint and determine the appropriate action, 

which may include an investigation. Once the Title 

IX investigation is complete, the complaint will be 

referred to the Dean of Students for further action 

such as implementation of Interim Measures and/or 

student conduct proceedings. Interim measures, an 

interim separation, and/or an emergency suspension 

may be imposed by the Dean of Students prior to, 

during, and/or upon the completion of the Title IX 


B. STUDENT RIGHTS 

The Reporting Party and the Responding Party have 

similar rights throughout the student conduct process. 

Both the Reporting Party and the Responding Party 

may have others present during any institutional 

disciplinary proceeding, including the opportunity 

to be accompanied to any related meeting or 

proceeding by an advisor of their choice. UIC will not 

limit either party’s choice of advisor or advocate (e.g., 

a parent, a staff member, a union representative, 

an advocate provided through Campus Advocacy 

Network (CAN) for the Reporting Party, or an 

attorney). Advisors and advocates will be limited 

to advising and supporting the Reporting Party or 

Responding Party and will not have an active role in 

the proceedings. 

A full description of Reporting Party and Responding 

Party rights is included under Addendum C: Student 

Rights for Sexual Misconduct Cases in the Student 

Disciplinary Policy. 

C. MULTIPLE STUDENT RESPONDING PARTIES 

In reviews of incidents involving more than one 

student Responding Party, the student conduct 

administrator in the Office of the Dean of Students 

will determine whether the reviews for each student 

are conducted separately. 

D. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT HEARINGS 

Sexual misconduct hearings are conducted as 

described in the Student Disciplinary Policy. A staff 

member in the Office of the Dean of Students will 

meet separately with the Reporting Party and the 

student Responding Party to discuss the incident, 

explain the student conduct process, and answer any 

questions. The Reporting Party and the Responding 

Party are informed about the hearing procedures 

and the opportunity to present witnesses and other 

relevant information and to have an advocate or 

advisor participate in the hearing. 

E. TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE 

During the “presentation of the evidence” segment 

of the student conduct hearing, the Title IX 

Coordinator or designee will present a summary of 

the recommended findings from the investigation. 

The Reporting Party, student Responding Party, 

and student conduct committee members will 

have an opportunity to ask questions related to the 

investigative findings. The Title IX Coordinator or 

designee remains for the duration of the hearing 

in order to allow all parties an opportunity to ask 

questions. 

• In cases concerning accusations of sexual 

misconduct, past sexual history of any involved 

party will not be admitted in evidence or 

testimony unless directly relevant to the matter 

under consideration. The mere fact of a previous 

consensual dating or sexual relationship between 

the involved parties does not, itself, imply consent 

to the act(s) under investigation or preclude a 

finding of sexual misconduct. 

• The parties will not be allowed to personally crossexamine 

each other during a student conduct 

hearing. If the Responding Party declines to 

present information at the Hearing, this will not 

be construed as an admission of responsibility. If 

the Reporting Party declines to participate in the 

Hearing, this will not be construed as evidence that 

favors the Responding Party. 

F. STANDARD OF PROOF 

The outcome of a student conduct proceeding will 

be made using the preponderance of the evidence 

standard. The preponderance of the evidence 

standard requires the student conduct committee 

to determine whether it is more likely than not that 

sexual misconduct occurred. 

G. THE HEARING COMMITTEE 

The quorum consists of four voting members of the 

Sexual Misconduct Committee who have received 

specialized training for sexual misconduct hearings. 

H. SANCTIONS 

If the hearing committee determines that a 

violation of the UIC Sexual Misconduct Policy 

occurred, it will determine appropriate sanctions. 

The sanctioning process for sexual misconduct is 

designed to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its 

recurrence, and remedy its effects, while supporting 

UIC’s educational mission and Title IX obligations. 

Sanctions may also serve to promote safety or deter 

students from similar future behavior. Sanctions will 

take into consideration the gravity of the student’s 

actions and the student’s entire conduct record 

at UIC and will be designed to (1) hold students 

accountable for their actions and the resulting or 

potential consequences of such actions, and (2) 

protect the safety of the UIC community. 

Sanctions may include one or more of the following: 

warning, developmental sanction, recommended 

counseling, restitution and fines, failure or grade 

modification, UIC probation, suspension, dismissal, and 

expulsion. A full description of the sanctions is included 

in Section V of the Student Disciplinary Policy. 

I. NOTIFICATION OF HEARING OUTCOME 

A written notice will be sent simultaneously to both 

the Reporting Party and the Responding Party 

informing each about the outcome of the Hearing as 

determined by the Sexual Misconduct Committee. 

Notices will be sent to the students via email to the 

students’ official UIC email address, U.S. Postal 

Service mail to the students’ address located in the 

official records held by the Office of Admissions and 

Records, or hand delivered to each student. 

• If the Reporting Party has chosen not to participate 

in UIC’s review of the sexual misconduct report, 

but desires to be notified of the outcome, UIC will 

notify the student. If the student has expressed a 

desire, in writing, not to be notified of the outcome, 

UIC will honor that decision. In such cases, UIC 

will not send the notification itself to the student, 

but may proceed with any necessary follow-up and 

may need to provide notification of that follow-up, 

if appropriate. 

• The Responding Party will be informed about 

any sanctions imposed and provided information 

regarding the appeal process. The Responding 

Party will not be notified of the remedies offered or 

provided to the Reporting Party. 


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• The Reporting Party will be informed regarding 

any sanctions imposed on the Responding Party, 

and other steps UIC has taken to end the sexual 

misconduct, eliminate the hostile environment, 

prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy 

its effects. The written notice will also provide 

information on the appeal process. 

J. APPEALS 

Both parties have the right to appeal the hearing 

outcome and sanctions within five calendar days 

after receiving the written notice of the hearing 

committee’s finding. The request for an appeal must 

be accompanied by a statement stating the grounds 

for the appeal and the desired outcome, and include 

all relevant supporting evidence and documentation. 

An appeal may be filed based upon the following 

grounds: 

obligations. Such situations may include failure to 

respond to a written notice indicating a required 

meeting with a designated student conduct official 

and failure to complete disciplinary sanctions by an 

established deadline. This restriction normally will 

remain in effect until disciplinary obligations are met 

or adjudication of the matter is complete. 

When the outcome of a student conduct action 

is suspension from UIC, the student will not be 

allowed to register for classes during the period of 

the suspension. The restriction will not be removed, 

and the student will not be allowed to register until 

the stated period of suspension has expired and all 

disciplinary obligations are met. 

STUDENT CONDUCT RECORDS 

DISCLOSURE 

RANGE OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Following an allegation of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual 

assault, or stalking, UIC may offer a range of protective measures and 

accommodations. UIC must make such accommodations or provide 

such protective measures if the reporting party requests them and if 

they are reasonably available, regardless of whether the reporting party 

chooses to report the crime to campus police or local law enforcement. 

Any granted accommodation will be made available only for the 

semester in which it is granted or throughout the duration of a pending 

investigation, whichever is later. 

INTERIM MEASURES 

Interim safety measures will vary depending upon the facts of each 

case. Interim safety measures may include, but are not limited to: 

• Directing the Responding Party to avoid all forms of contact (i.e., 

telephone, text, email, social media) with a specifically named 

individual(s) for a specified period of time 


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1. Procedural Error: A procedural error occurred in 

the handling of the complaint which substantially 

affected the outcome of the hearing; 

2. New Evidence: New information exists that would 

substantially change the outcome of the finding; or 

3. Sanction(s) Disproportionate with Violation(s): 

The sanction(s) imposed are substantially 

disproportionate to the severity of the violation(s) 

for which the student was found responsible. 

The Reporting Party and Responding Party will 

receive simultaneous notification of any change to 

the result of the disciplinary hearing, as well as when 

such results become final. The appeal process is 

described in the Student Disciplinary Policy at 

go.uic.edu/DisciplinaryPolicy. 

K. STATUS OF STUDENT RESPONDING PARTY 

In most cases, the status of a student Responding 

Party will not be altered and disciplinary sanctions 

will not be initiated until completion of the 

investigation, the student conduct hearing, or 

an appeal. Interim measures may be initiated 

whenever there is evidence that a student or student 

organization may pose an ongoing threat (1) to the 

safety or well-being of one or more members of 

the UIC community, (2) to property within the UIC 

community, or (3) that disrupts or interferes with 

normal university life or functions. Refer to Interim 

Measures in the Student Disciplinary Policy for more 

information. 

Under the UIC Student Records Policy, Section 

IV. A. Disclosure not requiring consent, there are 

circumstances for which a student’s disciplinary 

records may be released without the consent of 

the student. 

The university may disclose the final results of a 

disciplinary hearing, regardless of the outcome, to a 

victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence 

(e.g., actual or attempted arson, assault, burglary, 

criminal homicide, vandalism of property, kidnapping/ 

abduction, robbery, and forcible sex offenses) or 

nonforcible sex offense. 

The university may disclose student educational 

records information (including the final result of 

disciplinary proceedings) to any third party in cases 

where the student has been found to be an alleged 

perpetrator of a crime of violence or nonforcible 

sex offense, and with respect to the alleged crime 

or offense, the student has been found to have 

committed a violation of the university’s rules or 

policies. The university will not disclose the name of 

any other student (victim or witness) without the prior 

written consent of the other student(s). 

• Change of Campus Housing room assignment or removal/ban from 

Campus Housing 

• Change of dining and/or parking arrangements 

• Restriction on participation in student organizations and student/UIC 

activities 

• Alteration in work or academic schedules to minimize contact 

between the parties 

• Withdrawal from/retake a class without penalty 

• Limitations on access to academic support services such as tutoring 

• Restriction on access to UIC buildings/facilities 

• Issuance and enforcement of UIC no contact orders 

• Honoring an order of protection or no contact order entered by a 

State civil or criminal court 

• Providing an escort to ensure that the Reporting Party can move 

safely between work assignments, classes, and activities 

• Ensuring the Reporting Party and the Responding Party do not share 

workspaces, classes, or co-curricular activities 

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS 

Academic accommodations include, but are not limited to: 

• Working with advising staff to minimize the negative impact on their 

completion rate and financial aid 


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Administrative holds affecting registration 

transactions, posting of degrees, and students’ ability 

to acquire copies of their transcripts may be placed 

when students fail to fulfill terms of their disciplinary 

• Arranging for extra time to complete assignments, projects, or exams 

• Arranging for test or class re-takes, or withdrawal from a class or the 

campus without an academic or financial penalty, to the extent possible

• Reviewing any sanctions imposed on the Reporting Party to determine 

if there may be a causal connection between those sanctions and 

sexual misconduct experienced by the Reporting Party 

SUMMARY OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS 

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY SAFETY 

MEASURES 

Additional safety measures may be necessary to eliminate a hostile 

environment or create a safe environment for the UIC community. These 

may include, but are not limited to: 

STUDENT 

Student Disciplinary Policy 

APPLICABLE POLICY 

EMPLOYEE 

Dependent on Employee’s classification 

• Providing increased monitoring, supervision, or security at locations 

or activities where the sexual misconduct occurred 

go.uic.edu/DisciplinaryPolicy 

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT 

hr.uic.edu/hr-staff-managers/resources/ 

policies/ 

• Offering comprehensive, holistic victim/survivor services including 

medical, counseling, and academic support services, such as tutoring 


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• Training and re-training UIC employees on UIC’s responsibilities to 

address allegations of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence 

• Developing additional materials on sexual misconduct and 

interpersonal violence 

• Conducting additional bystander intervention and sexual violence 

prevention programs 

• Re-issuing policy statements or taking additional steps that clearly 

communicate that UIC does not tolerate sexual misconduct or 

interpersonal violence and will respond to any and all reports of such 

behavior 

• Conducting or re-conducting campus climate surveys 

• Conducting targeted training for a specific group 

• Obtaining Orders of Protection/No Contact Orders 

1. Incident Report filed by Reporting Party 

2. Investigation process 

3. Hearing process 

4. Appeals process 

File a disciplinary complaint 

electronically at go.uic.edu/conductIR 

UIC strives to complete all major steps 

of the student conduct process, not 

including any appeals, within sixty (60) 

calendar days whenever possible. 

Decisions in a student conduct hearing 

are made only by members of a hearing 

committee who are trained to hear 

sexual misconduct cases. 

In instances of a student Responding 

Party under an allegation of sexual 

misconduct, UIC will follow its sexual 

misconduct procedure, including the 

student conduct process. 

MAJOR STEPS IN THE POLICY 

HOW TO FILE A DISCIPLINARY 

COMPLAINT 

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE 

DECISION MAKING PROCESS INCLUDES 

RESOLUTION OPTIONS AND HOW UIC 

DECIDES WHICH PROCESS TO USE 

1. Incident Report filed by Reporting Party 

2. Investigation process 

3. Resolution process 

4. Appeals process if appropriate 

Individuals should contact the Office for 

Access & Equity at (312) 996-8670 to 

file a disciplinary complaint against an 

employee. 

UIC strives to complete all major steps of 

the employee investigation process within 

a reasonable period of time. 

Human Resources, Employee’s Supervisor 

UIC will proceed with all applicable 

processes based on the relevant 

classifications of the Responding Party 


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SANCTIONS 

• Warning 

• No-contact directive 

• Developmental 

sanctions (i.e., 

community service 

hours, educational 

experience or project, 

recommendations for 

assistance) 

• Recommended 

counseling 

• Restitution and fines 

• Loss of privileges 

• Restriction or loss of 

computing privileges 

• Failure or grade 

modification 

• UIC probation 

• Withholding degree 

• Revocation of admission 

• Suspension 

• Dismissal 

• Expulsion 

• Residence hall probation 

• Residence hall 

reassignment 

• Residence hall expulsion/ 

contract termination 

• Registered student 

organization (RSO) fines 

• RSO organizational 

probation 

• RSO suspension of 

university registration 

• RSO revocation of 

university registration 

• Unit transfers 

• Reassignment of duties 

• Mandatory individualized sexual 

misconduct training 

• Coaching and counseling 

• Oral reminders 

• Written reminders/letters of reprimand 

• Suspension with pay pending 

investigation 

• Discharge from probation 

• Suspension without pay 

• Suspension pending charges of 

removal 

• Discharge 

• Termination of contract 

• Non-reappointment


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EDUCATIONAL AND 

AWARENESS 

PROGRAMS 

UIC, including its regional campuses, engages 

in comprehensive, intentional, and integrated 

programming, initiatives, strategies, and campaigns 

to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual 

assault, and stalking that: 

• 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 

• 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, as well as ongoing 

awareness and prevention campaigns for students 

and employees. The content of the programs 

includes: 

a. A statement of policy that UIC prohibits the crimes 

of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual 

assault, and stalking and the procedure and 

disciplinary sanctions in cases of alleged sexual 

misconduct; 

b. Definition of what behavior constitutes domestic 

violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and 

stalking using definitions provided both by the 

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and state 

law; 

c. Definition of what behavior constitutes consent to 

sexual activity in the State of Illinois; 

d. Definition of what behavior constitutes consent to 

sexual activity at UIC and the purposes for which 

the definition is used; 

e. A description of safe and positive options for 

bystander intervention; 

f. Information on risk reduction; 

g. An overview of information contained in the Annual 

Security and Fire Safety Report in compliance with 

the Clery Act. 

ANNUAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 

TRAINING 

The University’s Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, 

Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy 

encourages all incoming, returning, and transfer 

students, as well as all faculty and staff, to be 

regularly educated on discrimination and harassment 

prevention, sexual violence, and reporting options 

and obligations. All courses are administered by 

University Ethics and Compliance Office staff, 

while login support and course management are 

handled through the training vendor, EverFi via 

their course functionality. The Title IX Coordinators 

are responsible for responding to content-related 

inquiries. 

STUDENT TRAINING 

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION: 

UNDERGRADUATE 

This course is designed for use by new and returning 

undergraduate students enrolled at UIC. New 

students are notified of training expectations prior 

to beginning or early in their first semester. Failure 

to complete the coursework will result in a hold that 

prevents all registration activity being placed on the 

student account until the coursework is complete. 

All returning students are provided training materials, 

regular reminders, and are encouraged to review 

those materials each academic year. 

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION: 

GRADUATE STUDENTS 

This course is designed for new and returning 

graduate and professional students enrolled at 

UIC. Students new to the University are required 

to complete this coursework before or during their 

first semester of enrollment. Failure to complete 

the coursework will result in a hold that prevents 

all registration activity being placed on the student 

account until the coursework is complete. 

EMPLOYEE TRAINING 

HARASSMENT PREVENTION (US) FOR 

EMPLOYEES 

All university employees, including those on paid 

sabbaticals but excluding undergraduate student 

workers*, are required to complete the Haven for 

Faculty and Staff Training module. This is an online 

course regarding sexual misconduct and illegal forms 

of harassment and the reporting responsibilities 

of a University of Illinois employee, which is to be 

completed during the employee onboarding process 

and during the spring semester, annually. This 

training is a mandatory, annual requirement, based 

on the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act, 

and the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher 

Education Act. Any employees who do not fully 

complete the coursework (partial completions will not 

be honored) will be disciplined for noncompliance, 

up to and including dismissal. Employees who are 

unable to complete the course online should contact 

the UIC Title IX Coordinator to seek alternate training 

accommodations. 

*Please Note: Undergraduate student workers are 

only required to complete the Haven for Faculty 

and Staff module as part of the new hire process. 

Returning student employees are only provided with 

the student training annually thereafter. 

Employees who are also enrolled as students at the 

University of Illinois are expected to complete the 

employee training, and are highly encouraged to 

complete the student training in subsequent years 

after meeting the initial student training requirement 

in their first semester. Completing both courses is 

encouraged because the roles and responsibilities 

of employees are not addressed in the Sexual 

Assault Prevention Training for Undergraduates or 

the Sexual Assault Prevention Training for Graduates 

and Professionals, which focus on the student’s 

perspective, along with prevention tips, bystander 

intervention, reporting options, and student 

resources. 

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT DEFINITIONS 

CONSENT 

For the purpose of UIC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy 

and programs to prevent dating violence, domestic 

violence, sexual assault, and stalking, consent is 

defined as follows: 

Consent means clear and unambiguous agreement 

by a competent person that is freely given and 

expressed in mutually understandable words or 

actions, to engage in a particular sexual activity 

with a specific person or persons. Consent must 

be voluntarily given and cannot be the result of 

force, threats, intimidation and/or coercion (e.g., 

emotional or psychological pressure); a person’s 

lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission 

resulting from the use of threat of force does not 

constitute consent; neither the manner of dress nor 

consent to past sexual activity constitute consent; 

consent to past sexual activity does not constitute 

consent to future sexual activity; the absence of 

a response does not communicate consent; a 

person’s consent to engage in sexual activity with 

one person does not constitute consent to engage 

in sexual activity with another; consent can be 

withdrawn by either party at any time; a person 

cannot consent to sexual activity if that person 

is unable to understand the nature of the activity 

or give knowing consent due to circumstances, 

including without limitation the following: 

• The person is incapacitated due to the use or 

influence of alcohol or drugs; 

• The person is asleep or unconscious; 

• The person is under the age of consent; 

• The person is incapacitated due to mental or 

physical disability. 

OTHER DEFINITIONS 

For the definitions of dating violence, domestic 

violence, sexual assault, rape, fondling, incest, 

statutory rape, and stalking, see the Definitions 

section of this report or visit sexualmisconduct.uic. 

edu/policy/sexual-misconduct-definitions for sexual 

misconduct definitions. 


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HOW TO BE AN 

ACTIVE BYSTANDER 

Bystanders play a critical role in the prevention of sexual and 

relationship violence. They are “individuals who observe violence or 

witness the conditions that perpetuate violence. They are not directly 

involved but have the choice to intervene, speak up, or do something 

about it.” UIC wants to promote a culture of community accountability 

where bystanders are actively engaged in the prevention of violence 

without causing further harm. Below is a list of some ways to be an 

active bystander. 

IF IN IMMEDIATE 

DANGER, CALL 911 

If you or someone else is in 

immediate danger, dial 911. This 

could be when a person is yelling 

at or being physically abusive 

towards another and it is not safe 

for you to interrupt. 

CONFRONT PEOPLE 

WHO SINGLE OUT 

OTHERS WHO ARE 

INCAPACITATED 

Confront people who seclude, 

hit on, or try to make out with or 

have sex with people who are 

incapacitated. 

BELIEVE YOUR 

PEERS 

HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE BYSTANDER 

Believe someone who discloses 

sexual assault, abusive behavior, 

or experience with stalking. 

WATCH OUT FOR 

YOUR FRIENDS 

Watch out for your friends and 

fellow students/employees. If you 

see someone who looks like they 

could be in trouble or needs help, 

ask if they are okay. 

SPEAK 

UP! 

Speak up when someone 

discusses plans to take sexual 

advantage of another person. 

REFER PEOPLE TO 

SUPPORT OPTIONS 

Refer people to on- or offcampus 

resources, including 

those listed at the end of this 

section for support in health, 

counseling, or with legal 

assistance. 

RISK REDUCTION 

The following are some strategies to reduce the 

risk of sexual assault or harassment (taken 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. 

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. Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe 

in any situation, go with your gut. If you 

see something suspicious, contact law 

enforcement immediately (local authorities 

can be reached by calling 911 in most areas 

of the U.S.). 

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 container. 

13. Watch out for your friend. 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. 

14. 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 or your friend the 

correct tests (you or your friend will need 

a urine test and possibly others). 

15. If you need to get out of an 

uncomfortable or scary situation here 

are some things that you can try: 

a. 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. 

b. 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. 

c. 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. 

d. 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. 

16. 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? 

17. 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. 


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RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF DATING 

VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 

SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL 

HARASSMENT & STALKING 

Following an allegation of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, 

UIC will provide written notification to students and employees about existing resources 

available within the institution and within the larger community that include: counseling, 

health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, 

student financial aid, and other services available for victims. UIC Regional Health 

Sciences Campuses in Peoria, the Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana- 

Champaign, may also use any of the on-campus resources available on Chicago Campus 

East and Chicago Campus West, including the UIC Title IX Coordinator who may be 

contacted at (312) 996-8670 or titleix@uic.edu. 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO 

CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

OFF-CAMPUS 

Serving multicultural survivors of domestic violence; offers advocacy and 

counseling. Spanish speaking services available. Fees are sliding scale to free. 

HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE 

SYSTEMS INC.- BASTA 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

PROGRAM 

Legal, social, protective and support services for 

immigrant survivors of gender violence. Multilingual 

services available. 

APNA GHAR 

www.apnaghar.org 

(773) 252-3100 

www.hascares.org 

(773) 883-4663 

Crisis Line: (773) 334-4663 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO 

CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO CAMPUS WEST 

ON-CAMPUS 

UICPD 

police.uic.edu 

(312) 996-2830 

University of Illinois 

Hospital 

(312) 996-7298 

Student Legal Service 

Campus Advocacy 

Network 

can.uic.edu 

(312) 413-8206 

dos.uic.edu/studentlegalservices.shtml 

(312) 996-9214 

CONFIDENTIAL 

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 

vcas.uic.edu 

(312) 996-7140 

Counseling 

Center 


(312) 996-3490 

Family Medicine Center at the 

University Village Clinic 

(Chicago East Campus) 

Office of International Services 

hospital.uillinois.edu 

ois.uic.edu 

(312) 996-3121 

(312) 996-2901 

Wellness Center 


(312) 413-2120 

Gender and 

Sexuality Center 

gsc.uic.edu 

(312) 413-8619 

Outpatient Care Center 

(Chicago West Campus) 

UIC After-Hours Crisis Counselor 

counseling.uic.edu/crisis-services 

(312) 996-3490; Option #2 


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Provides representation in civil court and advocacy 

in criminal court for domestic violence, stalking and 

sexual assault survivors. Fees are sliding scale to free. 

(312) 408-1210 

life-span.org 

LIFE SPAN LEGAL 

SERVICES 

Serving Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender 

survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

Offers advocacy and counseling. 

(773) 472-6469 THE CENTER ON 

www.centeronhalsted.org HALSTED 

Office of Student 

Financial Aid 

(312) 996-3126 

financialaid.uic.edu 

UIC College of 

Medicine 

Office of Student 

Financial Aid 

(312) 413-0127 


(Title IX Coordinator) 

oae.uic.edu 

(312) 996-8670 

Office of the Dean 

of Students 

dos.uic.edu 

(312) 996-4857 

Services include medical and legal advocacy as 

well as free counseling services. Provides medical 

advocacy to the UIC Emergency Room and 

surrounding area hospitals. 

(312) 443- 9603 

www.ourresilience.org 

RESILIENCE 

Serving Latina survivors of domestic violence and 

sexual assault and their families; offers advocacy and 

counseling. Spanish speaking services available. 

MUJERES LATINAS 

EN ACCION 

www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org 

(773) 890-7676 

24-Hr Hotline: (312) 738-5358


ON-CAMPUS 


ON-CAMPUS 

College of Nursing 

nursing.uic.edu/peoria/ 

(309) 671-8464 

College of Medicine 

peoria.medicine.uic.edu 

(309) 671-3000 

Regional Campus Director, College of Nursing 

nursing.uic.edu/quad-cities 

(309) 757-9467 ext. 25 

Serving all campuses 




oae.uic.edu 

(312) 996-8670 



oae.uic.edu 

(312) 996-8670 



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OFF-CAMPUS 

The Center for Prevention of Abuse 

www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org 

(309) 691-0551 

Unity Point Health-Counseling Center at Proctor 

www.unitypoint.org/peoria/counseling-center-at-proctor.aspx 

(309) 689-6008 

OFF-CAMPUS 

Trinity Regional 

Health System 

(309) 779-5000 

Unity Point 

Health Trinity 

Rock Island 

Genesis Health System Hospital 

www.genesishealth.com 

(563) 421-1000 / (309) 281-2840 

Vera French 

Community Mental 

Health Center 

www.verafrenchmhc.org 

(563) 383-1900 


www.unitypoint.org/quadcities/Default.aspx 

State’s Attorney’s Office: Domestic Violence Division 

www.peoriacounty.org/406/domestic-violence-division 

(309) 672-6056 

Unity Point 

Health-Methodist 

(309) 672-5522 

Unity Point 

Health-Proctor 

(309) 691-1000 

www.unitypoint.org/peoria/Default.aspx 

Order Protection Office 

www.peoriacounty.org/faq.aspx?qid=101 

(309) 672-6074 

Family Justice 

Center 

www.familyjusticecenter.org/ 

(309) 676-4280 

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 

www.osfhealthcare.org/saint-francis 

(309) 655-2000


ON-CAMPUS 


ON-CAMPUS 

Director of Student Affairs, College of 

Pharmacy 

pharmacy.uic.edu/rockford-campus 

(815) 395-5725 

Student Health and 

Wellness 

rockford.medicine.uic.edu 

(815) 395-5870 

Regional Dean, College of Medicine 

rockford.medicine.uic.edu/regional-deans 

(815) 395-5600 

UIS Counseling Center (Confidential) 

www.uis.edu/counselingcenter 

(217) 206-7122 

UIS Police 

www.uis.edu/police 

(217) 206-7777 

UIS Health Services 

www.uis.edu/healthservices 

(217) 206-6676 




oae.uic.edu 

(312) 996-8670 

UIS Women’s Center 

www.uis.edu/womenscenter 

(217) 206-7173 

Gender & Sexuality Student Services 

www.uis.edu/gendersexualitystudentservices 

(217) 206-8316 


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OFF-CAMPUS 

Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc. 

www.rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org 

24-Hr: (815) 636-9811 

Remedies Renewing Lives: 

Domestic Violence Shelter and Treatment Center 

www.remediesrenewinglives.org 

(815) 966-1285 / 24-Hr: (815) 962-6102 

OFF-CAMPUS 

(312) 996-8670 


City of Rockford Human Services Dept. 

rockfordil.gov/city-departments/human-services 

(779) 348-7170 

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center 

www.osfhealthcare.org/saint-anthony 

(815) 226-2000 

Memorial Medical Center 

www.memorialmedical.com 

(217) 788-3000 

St. John’s Hospital 

www.st-johns.org 

(217) 544-6464 

Sojourn Shelter and Service, Inc. 

www.sojournshelter.org 

24-Hr: (217) 726-5200 

Mercyhealth Hospital – Rockton Avenue 

www.rockfordhealthsystem.org 

(815) 971-5000 

Swedish American 

Hospital 

www.swedishamerican.org 

(815) 696-4400 

Rockford Police Department 

rockfordil.gov/city-departments/police 

(815) 966-2900 

Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault 

www.prairiecasa.org 

(217) 744-2560 / 24-Hr: (217) 753-8081


ON-CAMPUS 

Counseling Center 

counselingcenter.illinois.edu 

(217) 333-3704 / TTY: (217) 244-9146 

McKinley Health 

Center 

mckinley.illinois.edu 

(217) 333-2700 

UIUC Police 

police.illinois.edu 

(217) 333-1216 

Women’s Resources Center 

oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center 

(217) 333-3137 

OTHER RESOURCES 

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. 

If the offender resides in an unincorporated area, he or she will register with the County 

Sheriff’s Office. You can link to this information, which appears on the Illinois State Police 

website, by accessing www.isp.state.il.us/sor. 





oae.uic.edu 

Illinois Coalition 

Against Sexual 

Assault (ICASA) 

www.icasa.org 

Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline 

(877) TO END DV (863-6338) 

TTY: (877) 863-6339 

National Domestic Violence Hotline 

(800) 799-SAFE (7233) 

TTY: (800) 787-3224 


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(312) 996-8670 

Department of Justice 

Stalking Resource Center (National Center for Victims of Crime) 

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OFF-CAMPUS 

Urbana Police Department 

www.urbanaillinois.us/police 

(217) 384-2320 

Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services 

www.cu-races.org 

(217) 344-6298 

www.justice.gov/ovw/sexual-assault 

Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights 

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html 

victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center 

National Coalition Against Domestic 

Violence 

ncadv.org 


Champaign County State’s Attorney Victim Advocacy 

www1.co.champaign.il.us/statesattorney/VictimServicesfaq.php 

(217) 384-8625 

East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual 

Assistance Center 

www.therefugeecenter-cu.org/ 

(217) 344-8455 

National Sexual Violence Resource 

Center (NSVRC) 

www.nsvrc.org 

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network 

www.rainn.org 

National Sexual Assault Hotline 

(800) 656-HOPE (4673) 

E-Chat Confidential Crisis Support 

hotline.rainn.org/online 

Carle Foundation 

Hospital 

carle.org 

(217) 383-3311 

Champaign Police Department 

champaignil.gov/police 

(217) 333-8911 

Courage 

Connection 

courageconnection.org 

(217) 352-7151 

Land of Lincoln 

Legal Assistance 

lollaf.org 

(217) 356-1351

2018 

AN OVERVIEW OF 

VAWA PROGRAMS 

OFFERED TO 

STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES 

50 

40 


30 


137 

20 

138 


10 

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 


170 147 80 

59 

FOR CURRENT 

STUDENTS 

FOR INCOMING 

STUDENTS 

FOR CURRENT 

EMPLOYEES 

FOR INCOMING 

EMPLOYEES 

8 

51

VAWA PROGRAMS OFFERED TO STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES 

1 OF 6 SPREADS 

LEGEND: 

Name of the Program 

Date Held 

Location Held 

Which VAWA Offense Covered 

Population Served 

ABBREVIATIONS: 

DoV: Domestic Violence 

DaV: Dating Violence 

SA: Sexual Assault 

S: Stalking 

ABBREVIATIONS: 

IS: Incoming Students 

CS: Current Students 

IE: Incoming Employees 

CE: Current Employees 


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New Employee 

Orientation 

1/2/2018 

UI Hospital 

Dov, DaV, SA, S 

IE 

Women’s Self 

Defense 


School of 

Public Health & 

Psychiatric Inst. 


CS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Center 

East Tower 


IS 

SAVE 

Training with 

Fraternities & 

Sororities 


Taylor St. Bldg. 

DaV, SA, S 

CS 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Center 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation 


Lecture Ctr. A 


IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

OLS Resource 

Table 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

City Scholars 

Orientation 


605 Dearborn 


IS, CS 

English 

Tutorium 

Orientation 


Lecture Ctr. C 


IS, CS 


Defense 


School of 




CS, CE 

Housing 

Meeting 


Marie Robinson 

Hall 


CS, CE 


Defense 


School of 




CS, CE 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

UIC Greek Life 



DoV, SA 

CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 


Defense 


School of 


Psychiatric Inst 


CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


James J. Stukel 

Towers 


CS 

Hillel Intern 

Event 


Levine Hillel 

Ctr. 


CS 

Consent Floor 

Meeting 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 


CS 

Boundaries 

& Desires 

Workshop 


Taylor St. 

Bldg. 

DaV, SA 

CS, CE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 


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UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student Ctr. 

West 


IS, CS 

Winter 

Involvement 

Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East & Quad 


CS 

Rec Live Table 


Student 

Recreation 

Facility 


CS, CE 

Winter 

Involvement 

Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East & Quad 


CS 


Defense 


School of 




CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 


CS 

Athletics 

& Diversity 

Training 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS, CS 

JANUARY 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Hall 

DoV 

CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 

DoV 

CS, CE 

Safety Session 


Polk St. 

Residence Hall 

DoV, DaV 

CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

UIC Summit 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS, CE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Safety Meeting 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CE 



Student Ctr. 

West 


CE 

Honors College 

Coffee Hour 

Discussions 



Towers 

SA 

IS, CS 

February 

Active: 

Domestic 

Violence 

Awareness 

Month 

Community 

Conversation 


3429 W Diversey 

Avenue 

DoV 

IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student Ctr. 

West 


IE, CE 

Stalking as 

seen by “The 

Phantom” 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

West 

DaV, S 

IS, CS 

“That’s Not 

Love” A Look 

at Healthy 

Relationships 



Towers 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Men in the 

Movement 


Taylor St. 

Bldg. 

DoV, DaV, SA 

CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 

SA 

CS, CE 

Criminal 

Liability 

Workshop 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

Recreational 

Sport Day 


Student 

Recreation 

Facility 


CS, CE 

FEBRUARY 



Coll. of 

Dentistry 


CS 

Greek Life 

Workshop 


Burnham 

Hall 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 


CS 

Student Safety 


Coll. of 

Dentistry 


CS 

Greek Life 

Workshop 


Burnham Hall 


CS 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Flames in the 

Foyer with 

PPGA 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student Ctr. 

West 


IE, CE 





141 

International 

Student 

Orientation 


Student 

Services Bldg. 


IS 

2018 Haven for 

Faculty & Staff 

Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 

Title IX 

Responsible 

Employee 

Training 


UIC Global 


CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 

DoV, SA 

CS,CE 

CMBA Safety 

Presentation 


Douglas Hall 


CS 



Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 


Defense 


School of 

Public Health 

& Psychiatric 

Inst. 


CS 

Kemp Students 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS, CE 

Housing 

Meeting 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons 


CS 

Housing 

Meeting 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS 



Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 

Employee 

Safety 


Westside 

Research Office 

Bldg. 


CE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Let’s Talk about 

Love 


Student Ctr. 

East 

DoV, DaV, SA 

CS 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Off Campus 

Housing Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 


Defense 


School of 




CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Title IX 

Responsible 

Employee 

Training 


Student 



CE 

#MeToo in the 

Exam Room: 

Exploring 

the Impact 

of Sexual 

Misconduct on 

Patient Care 


Coll. of Medicine 

SA 

CS 

Greek Life 



SA 

CS 

Facebook 

Admission Q&A 


Student 



CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Library of the 

Health Sciences 


IE, CE 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 

Athletics One 

Love Training 



Bldg. 


CE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 


142 


Kemp Students 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student Ctr. 

East 

SA 

IS, IE 

Five Love 

Languages 


Student 


DaV 

CS 


Defense 


School of 


Psychiatric Inst 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Hall 

DoV, SA 

CS, CE 

Housing RAs 

PMs Reporting 

& Amnesty 



Hall 


CS 

What is 

Amnesty? 



Hall 

DoV, DaV 

IS, CS 



Training 


Richard J. Daley 

Library 


CE 



Student Ctr. 

East 


CE 

MARCH 

Consent Is... 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons North 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 


Taylor St. Bldg 


CS 



Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 



Student Ctr. 

West 


CE 

Consent 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 



Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 



Training 


UI Hospital 


CE 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 




CS 



Training 



Research Bldg. 


CE 

Title IX 

Responsible 

Employee 

Training 


Student 



CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 

SA 

CS, CE 


Defense 


School of 




IE 

APRIL 


Defense 


School of 




CE 

FSL Campus 

SaVE Training 


Behavioral 

Sciences Bldg. 


CS 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Safety Talk 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons 


CS, CE 



Polk St. 



CS, CE 



Single Student 

Residence 


CS, CE 



Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Coll. of Dentistry 


IS, IE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

MAY 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 





143 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

UIS Counseling 

Center 

Services 


UIC CON 

Springfield 


IS 


Defense 


School of 




CS 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 


Defense 


School of 




CS 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New student 

orientation 


Heritage House: 

College of 

Nursing 


IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Coll. of Nursing 


IS, CS, IE, CE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 


144 


New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 


Orientation 


Coll. of 

Medicine West 

Tower 


IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

Nursing 

Orientation 




CS 

First-Year 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS 

Graduate 

Medical 

Education 

Orientation 


Coll. of 

Medicine West 

Tower 


IS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Flames Athletic 

Ctr. 


CS, CE 

First-Year 

Orientation 




IS 

JUNE 

First-Year 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

Graduate 

Medical 

Education 

Orientation 



West Tower 


IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Dov, 

DaV, SA, S 


COM Rockford 

First-Year 

Family 

Medicine 

Residents 



Rockford 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

JULY 

Housing 

Meeting 


Student 



CS, CE 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

Housing 

Meeting 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons 


CS, CE 

New Student 

Orientation` 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

Title IX 

Responsible 

Employee 

Training 


UIC Global 


IE, CE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 





145 

Wellness 

Overview 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 

DaV, SA 

CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Polk St. 



CS, CE 

COM Rockford 

Class of 2022 

Orientation 



Rockford 


IS 

COM Chicago 

M1 Orientation 



West Tower 


IS 

First-Year 

Orientation 



DoV, SA, S 

IS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



West 


IS, CS 




West Tower 

DaV, SA, S 

IS, CS 

First-Year 

Orientation 



DoV, SA, S 

IS 

M1 & M2 

Orientation 



Peoria 


IS, CS 

Title IX Training 



Peoria 






DaV, SA, S 

IS 

Bystander 

Intervention 


Student Ctr. 

East 

Dov, DaV, SA 

CS, IE, CE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Staff Safety 


Clinical 



IE, CE 

Sexual 

Misconduct 

Training 


Coll. of 

Pharmacy 


CS, CE 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD safety 

on Campus 


Student Ctr. 

East 

S 

CS, IE, CE 

Behind Closed 

Doors 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 


CS, IE, CE 


146 


Sexual 

Misconduct 

Training 


Coll. of 

Pharmacy 


CS, CE 

New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

Housing RA/ 

PM Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Clinical 



IS, IE 

Graduate 

Medical 

Education 

Orientation 



Research Bldg. 


IS 

Chartwells 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS 

AUGUST 

COD DMD 

Class of 2022 

Orientation 




IS 

Resource Fair 



DaV, SA, S 


New Transfer 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 

Graduate TA 

Orientation 


Science & 

Engineering 

South 


IE, CE 

Housing RA/ 

PM Resource 

Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS, CS 

English Dpt. 




CE 

COM Rockford 

MBT Program 

Orientation| 



Rockford 


IS 

Coll. of 

Pharmacy 

Orientation 


Coll. of 

Pharmacy 


CS 

Graduate 

Student 

Orientation Fair 


Credit Union 1 

Arena 


IS, CS 

Social Work 

New Student 

Orientation 


Education, 

Theatre, Music 

& Social Work 


IS 

MBT Fall 

Orientation 


Rockford 

College of 

Medicine 

DaV, SA, S 

IS 

Housing 

Meeting 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons 


CS, CE 

AUGUST 




DaV, SA, S 

IS 

CMBS 

Orientation 


Douglas Hall 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Isadore & Sadie 

Dorin Forum 


IS 

Library Student 

Employee 

Orientation 


Richard J. Daley 

Library 


CS 

New Faculty 

Orientation 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student Ctr. 

East 


IS, CS 

ACE Success 

Coaching 

Orientation 


Student 



IE, CE 

Convocation|} 


Credit Union 1 

Arena & Quad 


IS, CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 



Quad 


CS 

CLJ Graduate 

Students Safety 

Orientation 


Behavioral 



CS 

Rec Fest 


Flames Field 


IS, CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Library of the 

Health Sciences 


IE, CE 

CLJ Graduate 

Student 

Orientation 




IS 



147 



Staying Safe on 

Campus 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

Dov, DaV, S 

IS, CS 

The Many Ways 

of Staying Safe 

on Campus 



Towers 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Cookies n’ 

Condoms 



Towers 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Nacho Ordinary 

Thursday 



Towers 

DoV, DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Sex & C&y 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

SA 

IS, CS 

Spilling the Tea 

About Safe Sex 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Resource Fair 



DaV, SA, S 


NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

CMBA 

Orientation 


Douglas Hall 


CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

The Spooky 

Facts About 

Booooze 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

South 

SA 

IS, CS 

Bombobar 

Outing! 



Towers 

SA 

IS, CS 

Let’s Taco Bout 

Consent 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons North 


IS, CS 

Safer sex fest 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Root Beer 

Floating 

with Alcohol 

Awareness 



Towers 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Sexpardy 


Single Student 

Residence 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Healthy 

Relationships 

& Hershey’s 

Kisses 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Consent, 

Cookies, & Hot 

Cocoa 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons North 


IS, CS 

What Not to Do 

When Doing 

the Do 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons North 

DoV, DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Stop & Go: 

Consent & Free 

Prizes! 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

South 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Healthy 

Roomies & 

Relationships 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

South 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Relationships 

One Love 


Student 

Recreation 

Facility 


CS, CE 

The Most 

Sexual 

Jeopardy Ever! 



Towers 

DoV, DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Consent is 

Sexy 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

Courtyard 

Dov, DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Painting & 

Permission 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Condoms & 

C&y 



Hall 

DaV 

IS, CS 

Perks of Being 

a Wall Flower 



Towers 

DoV, DaV 

IS, CS 

Preventing 

Sexual Assault 

in Chicago & 

the Home 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

SA 

IS, CS 

Pablo & 

Condoms 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

SA 

IS, CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Student 



CS, CE 


Defense 


School of 




CS 


148 



Defense 


School of 




CS 

Chips & 

(Friend/ 

Relation)Ships 



Towers 

DaV 

IS, CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Hall 


CS, CE 

Love Not 

Lust: Healthy 

Relationships 

Discussion 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

Courtyard 

DoV, DaV 

IS, CS 

Safety 

Presentation 


Applied Health 



CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

Rathskellar 


CS 

SEPTEMBER 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

Cover your 

Willy, Don’t Be 

Silly 



Towers 

DaV, SA 

IS, CS 

Root Beer 

Floats - Alcohol 

Awareness 

Program 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons West 

SA 

IS, CS 

Cookies n’ 

Condoms 



Towers 

DaV 

IS, CS 

One Love 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 

DaV, S 

CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

Rathskellar 


CS 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS, CE 

Choose Your 

Adventure: 

Mocktail Party 



Towers 

SA 

IS, CS 


Defense 


School of 




CS 

Domestic 

Violence 

Awareness: 

Drea Kelly 

Video Memoir 


Student Ctr. 

East 

DoV 

CS 

All Employee 

Expo 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS, CE 

A Talk on 

Domestic 

Abuse 


Student 

Residence 

& Commons 

Courtyard 

DoV 

IS, CS 

New Hire 


UI Hospital 

DaV, SA, S 

IE 




DaV, SA, S 

IS 

Housing 

Meeting 


Student 

Residence & 

Commons 


CS, CE 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

OCTOBER 

East Campus 

Beat Meeting 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CE 

Housing 

Meeting 


Polk St. 



CS 



Student Ctr. 

West 


CE 


Defense 


School of 




CS 

FSL Risk 

Management 

Roundtable 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS 

One Love 

Foundation 

Escalation 

training 


Student 

Recreation 

Facility 


CS, CE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 


Thomas 

Beckham Hall 


CS, CE 




DaV, SA, S 

IS 





149 

Administrators 

Brown Bag 




CE 

GCRC Fall Job 

Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East 

DaV, SA, S 

CS, IE, CE 

Let’s Talk about 

Love 


Campus 

Housing 

DaV, SA, S 

CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Hire 


UI Hospital 

DaV, SA, S 

IE 

A Sky Full of 

Stars 


Student Ctr. 

East 

DoV, DaV 

CS 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Employee 

Orientation 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Hire 


UI Hospital 

DaV, SA, S 

IE 

UICPD Info. 

Session 



Towers 


CS, CE 


Defense 


School of 




CS 


150 


UICPD Info. 

Session 


Polk St. 



CS 

NOVEMBER 

NEO Hospital 

Training 


UI Hospital 


IE 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 

DECEMBER 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS 


Job Fair 


Student Ctr. 

East 


CS, CE 

New Hire 


UI Hospital 

DaV, SA, S 

IE 

New Student 

Orientation 




IS 

UICPD Market 

Place 


Student Ctr. 

East Tower 


IS


151 

Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedures 

EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE 

& 

EVACUATION 

PROCEDURES 


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Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedures


153 


EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE & 

EVACUATION 

PROCEDURES 

UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS 

UNDER EMERGENCY 

CONDITIONS 

(EMERGENCY OPERATIONS 

MANAGEMENT) 

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is committed to the welfare, 

health and safety its students, employees, and visitors. If a condition 

arises that constitutes an emergency and/or disaster, the university will 

utilize all resources necessary and available to mitigate the situation as 

efficiently and safely as possible. 

In service of its commitment to the welfare, health and safety of 

everyone in its community, the university shall develop and maintain 

a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that provides 

a concept of operations for each phase of emergency management 

and facilitates a timely, effective, efficient, and coordinated university 

response. The EOP designates areas of responsibility and defines for 

the university the framework components, including those necessary 

to protect life, secure critical infrastructure and facilities, and restore 

teaching, research, and patient care programs. 

EMERGENCY 

OPERATIONS PLAN 

To reaffirm the university’s commitment to the safety, 

security, and wellbeing of the university and to remain 

in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, 

the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP or “the plan”) 

is reviewed, updated and approved by university 

leadership and community partners on an annual 

basis. 

It is the policy of the university to be prepared for any 

disaster/emergency. Emergency response personnel, 

equipment, and services will be maintained in a high 

state of readiness to save lives, prevent or minimize 

damage to property, and provide assistance to all 

people who are threatened or survive an emergency. 

Emergency response services shall be coordinated 

to the maximum extent possible within the university 

as well as with local governments and other counties, 

the State of Illinois, the federal government, and 

private agencies and organizations of every type 

conducting comparable activities. The Emergency 

Operations Policy Group, the executive-level cabinet 

responsible for policy-level decisions to support 

university response, shall determine the level and 

duration of the university’s commitment of resources. 

UIC has the capability of, and the primary 

responsibility for, emergency response and recovery 

from an emergency which may affect the university. 

When these capabilities are exceeded, assistance 

from the City of Chicago Office of Emergency 

Management and Communications (OEMC) and the 

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and 

Emergency Management (DHSEM) may be available. 

UIC, OEMC, and DHSEM follow the National Incident 

Management System when responding to disasters/ 

emergencies. When university, City of Chicago, and 

Cook County capabilities are exceeded, State of 

Illinois assistance is available through the Illinois 

Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); and Federal 

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V 

assistance may also be available. 

MULTI-YEAR 

TRAINING AND 

EXERCISE PLAN 

The university is committed to providing a safe 

environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors 

who live, work, visit, and/or study at the university. 

To reaffirm UIC’s commitment to the safety, security, 

and wellbeing of the university and to remain in 

compliance with local, state, and federal laws, the 

Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP) has 

been updated, reviewed, and approved by university 

leadership and community partners. This plan has 

been developed for university response and recovery 

operations and outlines specific actions in support of 

local and county response and recovery activities. 

The UIC MYTEP is a foundational emergency 

management document developed to provide 

guidance and structure to the training and exercise 

program. This MYTEP sets out the purpose of the 

program, establishes training and exercise priorities, 

targets training opportunities, provides an exercise 

schedule and timeline, and addresses after-action 

reporting and improvement planning. 

A successful training and exercise program 

incorporates the risk and vulnerability facing 

the campus, as well as needs identified through 

stakeholder interaction, previous real-world events, 

and past drills and exercises. As a part of the 

comprehensive UIC EOP, regularly scheduled drills, 

emergency response exercises, and follow-through 

activities are conducted annually. All events are 

documented in the training and exercise plan, with 

a description of the exercise, the date, time, and 

whether the test was announced or unannounced. 

Emergency response procedures are publicized in 

conjunction with at least one test per year. 

Training and exercises are an integral part of the 

preparedness cycle and should be coordinated 

with other preparedness activities. Key activities 

in an effective training and exercise program are 

the identification of needed improvements and a 

commitment to making necessary changes to plans, 

policies, procedures, staffing, resources, and training 

prior to follow-on exercises. It is representative of 

the natural progression of training and exercises that 

should take place in accordance with the buildingblock 

approach. 


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155 


BUILDING 

EVACUATION 

A building evacuation goes into effect in the event of 

a fire or other emergency that requires all occupants 

immediately leave the building to ensure their safety. 

Occupants should review the Emergency Evacuation 

Route maps posted in each building on an annual 

basis to remain knowledgeable of the primary and 

alternate evacuation routes. Building evacuations 

drills are coordinated at least once annually. 

Evacuation procedures are publicized in conjunction 

with at least one test per calendar year, and tests 

may be announced or unannounced. 

Evacuations are signaled by the building fire alarm, 

and may include strobe lights, audible alerts, and 

other means of emergency notification by emergency 

responders. When an alarm is activated, evacuate 

the building as quickly as possible but do not use 

elevators. If you observe evidence of fire (fire or smoke), 

pull the manual fire alarm to prompt a response for 

others to evacuate. If you are not able to evacuate, 

go to the designated Area of Rescue Assistance or 

nearest stairwell if you can. If possible, ask the Floor 

Coordinator or another person to accompany you to 

the stairwell, then inform UICPD or other emergency 

responders of your exact location once that person has 

evacuated. If conditions deteriorate, move into the 

stair landing or area adjacent to the stairwell if the stair 

landing is already full. 

Assist those who need help, but carefully consider 

whether you may put yourself at risk. Once you are 

safe, notify authorities if someone is injured, missing 

or unable to evacuate the building, providing the 

location of the emergency and the injured individual, 

and your building address, name, and cause. Do 

not re-enter the building until authorized emergency 

personnel give the “all clear” signal. 

CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 

Evacuation drills for UIC Chicago Campus East 

and Chicago Campus West are coordinated by the 

Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO), the 

UICPD, UIC Facilities Management, and Campus Housing 

each semester to ensure that emergency evacuation 

procedures are tested at least twice each year. 

Students living in residence halls are provided the 

locations of emergency exits in the buildings and 

are provided guidance about the direction they 

should travel when exiting each facility for a shortterm 

building evacuation. Residents are not told in 

advance about the designated locations for longterm 

evacuations because those decisions are 

affected by time of day, location of the building being 

evacuated, the availability of the various designated 

emergency gathering locations on campus, and other 

factors such as the location and nature of the threat. 

The purpose of evacuation drills is to prepare building 

occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a 

fire or other emergency. At UIC, evacuation drills are 

used as a way to educate and train occupants on fire 

safety issues specific to their building. Evacuation 

drills are evaluated by EHSO staff to review egress 

and behavioral patterns. Reports are prepared by 

participating departments that identify deficient 

equipment so that repairs can be made immediately. 

Recommendations for improvements are also submitted 

to the appropriate departments/offices for consideration. 

PEORIA REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Evacuation drills for UIC Peoria Regional Campus 

are coordinated by the University of Illinois College 

of Medicine Peoria. Evacuation drills are conducted 

at least 2 times per year, once with the City of Peoria 

Fire Department present. 

QUAD CITIES REGIONAL CAMPUS 

UIC Quad Cities Regional Campus is invited to 

participate in the yearly evacuation drills that are 

coordinated by John Deere, the major tenant of the 

Heritage Building, and the Building Manager. 

ROCKFORD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Evacuation drills for the UIC Rockford Regional 

Campus are held annually in the fall to ensure that 

emergency response and evacuation procedures 

are tested annually. These drills are coordinated 

through the various colleges/programs at the 

Rockford campus in conjunction with UIC EHSO (for 

coordination with UIC College of Pharmacy). 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CAMPUS 

Evacuation drills for UIC Springfield Regional 

Campus are coordinated by the University of Illinois 

at Springfield Police Department (UISPD) each year 

to ensure that emergency response and evacuation 

procedures are tested; a minimum of two annual 

evacuation drills, such as fire drills, are conducted for 

non-residential campus buildings. 

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

Evacuation drills for UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional 

Campus are coordinated by University of Illinois 

at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) University Housing. 

Campus Code Compliance and Fire Safety and local fire 

departments are invited to participate. Drills are typically 

conducted each semester for all university residence 

halls to ensure that emergency response and evacuation 

procedures are tested at least twice each year. 

SHELTER-IN-PLACE 

PROCEDURES 

Shelter-in-place is an action taken to seek immediate 

shelter indoors when emergency conditions do 

not warrant or allow evacuation. These situations 

may include extreme weather or dangerous air 

quality due to the accidental or intentional release 

of hazardous materials. In the event of a security 

threat, be prepared to shelter-in-place and conduct a 

lockdown. 

SHELTER-IN-PLACE GUIDANCE 

If outdoors during severe weather conditions, 

proceed to the nearest protective building. Once 

inside, go to the identified Storm Refuge Area, or the 

lowest, most interior area of the building away from 

windows or hazardous equipment/materials. If caught 

outdoors, shelter in a low-lying area or depression 

and lay face down, covering your head. 

LOCKDOWN GUIDANCE 

If outside during a lockdown emergency, seek cover 

in the nearest unlocked building. Assist those who 

need help, but carefully consider whether you may 

put yourself at risk. Once within a safe place, attempt 

to secure the space (i.e., lock or barricade doors 

with desks, tables, cabinets). Close any blinds and 

turn off lights and computer monitors. Place mobile 

phones on silent but monitor them for emergency 

notifications such as UIC ALERT notification updates. 

Place yourself and others in the room behind a solid 

object away from the interior door. Remain quiet, 

unless making noise would be beneficial to your 

safety. Do not open the door until a KNOWN law 

enforcement officer advises it is safe to do so, or 

some other credible information is received advising 

the threat is over, such as an “all clear” message 

from the UIC ALERT emergency notification system. 

If the buildings in the immediate area have locked 

exterior doors, move away from the danger, seek 

cover, move to another building, or leave campus if it 

is safe to do so. 

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS 

The affected campus or segment of the UIC community 

will be immediately notified upon the confirmation 

of a significant emergency or dangerous situation 

involving an immediate threat to the health and safety 

of UIC students or employees. The local police and fire 

agencies work in cooperation and communicate with 

UIC when situations reported to them may warrant an 

emergency response at a UIC campus. 

UIC’s emergency notification system (ENS) is more 

commonly referred to as UIC ALERT. If there is 

an immediate threat to the health and safety of 

the campus community, a UIC ALERT will be sent 

describing the nature of the situation and instructions 

on immediate protective actions that may be taken. 

The university uses several information delivery 

methods to reach the campus community because, 

at any given time, one form of communications might 

be better to reach the community than another. 

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION 

PROCEDURES 

The UIC ALERT ENS (described below) will be used 

to communicate urgent official information during an 

emergency or crisis situation that disrupts normal 

campus operations or threatens the immediate health 

or safety of the campus community or portions 

thereof. Emergencies should be immediately reported 

to the UICPD or to a regional campus’s local police 

department (including the UISPD at the Springfield 

campus and the UIUCPD at the Urbana-Champaign 

campus). 

If the UICPD or a regional campus’ local police 

department confirms (with the assistance of key 

administrators, local emergency responders, or the 

National Weather Service) that there is an emergency 

or dangerous situation that poses an immediate 

threat to the health or safety of some or all members 

of the UIC community, the administrators in the 

tables below will, without delay and taking into 

account the safety of the community, determine 

the content of the notification and the appropriate 

campus segment or segments to receive the 

emergency notification. They will also initiate the 

emergency notification system in a timely manner, 

unless issuing a notification will, in the professional 

judgment of responsible authorities and emergency 

responders, compromise efforts to assist a victim 

or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate 

the emergency. They will use multiple platforms to 

alert the university community or segment of the 

community affected. Additional messaging will be 

shared to provide timely follow-up updates and 

information or indicate that the incident has been 

resolved. The administrators in tables below are 

responsible for disseminating emergency information 

to the larger community and general public. 


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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION 

MODALITIES AND 

AUTHORITIES 


AA: Department of Administrative Affairs 

PP: Physical Plant 

SSS: Securitas Security Services 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST & 


ACCC: Academic Computing and Communications Center 

N/A: Not Applicable 

PGA: Public & Government Affairs 

UICPD: UIC Police Department 


PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 


PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 


AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 


UIC WEB ALERTS 

(TIER 1) 

UIC PEORIA 

HOMEPAGE 

PP 

AA 

PP 

PP 

AA 


TIER 1 

UIC WEB ALERTS: 

UIC HOMEPAGE 

TIER 2 

UIC WEB ALERTS: 

EMERGENCY.UIC.EDU 

PRIMARY 

PGA 

PGA 

SECONDARY 

ACCC 

ACCC 

PGA 

PGA 

PRIMARY 

PGA 

PGA 

SECONDARY 

ACCC 

ACCC 


(TIER 2) INTRANET 

UIC EMAIL ALERTS 

SMS TEXT MESSAGING 

PP 

PP 

AA 

AA 

PP 

PP 

PP 

PP 

AA 

AA 


157 


PP 

AA 

PP 

PP 

AA 

158 



UIC URGENT/ 

EMERGENCY RSS: 

EMERGENCY.UIC.EDU 

INDOOR AUDIBLE 

ALERTS 

PGA 

UICPD 

PGA 

UICPD 

ACCC 

PGA 

ACCC 

N/A 

PGA 

PGA/UICPD 

PGA 

UICPD 

PGA 

UICPD 

PGA 

UICPD 

ACCC 

PGA 

ACCC 

N/A 

INDOOR 

AUDIBLE ALERTS 

PP 

SSS 

PP 

PP 

AA 


EMERGENCY 

CALL BOXES 

UICPD N/A UICPD 

UICPD 

N/A 

FACEBOOK 

EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

PGA N/A PGA 

PGA 

N/A 

TWITTER EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

PGA N/A PGA 

PGA 

N/A

UIC QUAD CITIES REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

CONCD: College of Nursing Campus Director 

CONW: College of Nursing Webmaster 

HPBM: Heritage Place Building Manager 

UIC ROCKFORD REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

IT: Information Technology 

M&PR: Marketing & Public Relations 

MBT: Medical Biotechnology 


PPO: Physical Plant Operations 

S&AA: Student & Alumni Affairs 

MODE OF 

COMMUNICATIONS 


AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 



AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 


PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 


(TIER 1) 

UIC CON 

HOMEPAGE 

CONW 

N/A 

CONCD 

CONW 

N/A 


(TIER 1) 

UIC ROCKFORD 

HOMEPAGE 

M&PR 

IT 

M&PR 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 


HPBM 

N/A 

CONCD 

CONCD 

CONCD 


(TIER 2) INTRANET 

WEB.ROCKFORD.UIC.EDU 

PPO 

IT 

PPO 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 




MBT/S&AA 

M&PR 

MBT/S&AA 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 


159 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 

PPO/M&PR 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 

160 


INDOOR AUDIBLE 

ALERTS 

EMERGENCY 

PHONES 

FACEBOOK 

EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

PPO/IT 

PPO/IT 

N/A 

N/A 

PPO/IT 

PPO/IT 

PPO/IT 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 

M&PR 

M&PR N/A M&PR 

PPO/IT 

M&PR 


TWITTER 

EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

M&PR N/A M&PR 

PPO/IT 

M&PR

UIC SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL 

CAMPUS 

CO: Chancellors Office 

ITS: Information Technology Services 


PA: Public Affairs 

UISPD: University of Illinois at Springfield Police Department 

WS: Web Services 



DPS: Division of Public Safety On-duty UIUCPD Shift 

Commander, Executive Director of Public Safety, and/or 

designee 

PA: Public Affairs 

Given that the UIC Springfield Regional Campus is located on the UIS 

campus, UIC Springfield Regional Campus students and employees 

participate in the UIS emergency notification systems. Accordingly, the 

authorities listed in the following table are UIS authorities. 

Given that the UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus is located 

on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus, 

UIC Urbana-Champaign Regional Campus students and employees 

participate in the UIUC emergency notification system. Accordingly, the 

authorities listed in the following table are UIUC authorities. 


AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 



AUTHORITY FOR 

APPROVING 

CONTENT 


PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 

PRIMARY 

SECONDARY 


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UIS WEB ALERTS 

SPRINGFIELD 

HOMEPAGE 

UIS EMAIL ALERTS 

SMS TEXT 

MESSAGING 

EMERGENCY 

BROADCAST SYSTEM 

CAMPUS TELEVISION 

CHANNEL 

CLASSROOM 

PHONES 

FACEBOOK 

EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

TWITTER 

EMERGENCY 

NOTIFICATION 

UISPD 

UISPD 

PA 

UISPD 

UISPD 

UISPD 

PA 

PA 

PA 

PA/CO 

UISPD 

PA 

PA 

ITS 

N/A 

N/A 

UISPD 

UISPD 

PA/UISPD 

UISPD/PA 

UISPD/PA 

UISPD 

PA 

PA 

UISPD 

UISPD 

PA/UISPD 

UISPD 

UISPD 

UISPD 

PA 

PA 

PA/WS 

PA/CO 

ITS 

N/A 

PA 

ITS 

WS 

WS 

ILLINI-ALERT 

(Text/email/ 

emergency web 

alert/Facebook/ 

Twitter) 

PUBLIC MEDIA 

OUTLETS 

(Radio/television/webbased 

print sources) 

UI-7 

(Scrolling 

message 

board on cable 

TV Channel 7) 

217-265-UIPD 

(Delivers an 

automated phone 

message to 

anyone who calls 

this number) 

TELEPHONE ALERT 

SYSTEM 

(A pyramid telephone 

call schedule to all 

or portions of the 

campus employees 

and students) 

NOAA EMERGENCY 

ALERT RADIOS 

(Deliver an automated, 

recurring message to 

any NOAA weather 

radio programmed 

to receive alerts in 

Champaign County) 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 

DPS/PA 


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Fire Safety Report 


FIRE 

SAFETY 

REPORT

FIRE 

SAFETY 

REPORT 

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON ALL UIC PROPERTY 

Illinois Smoke-Free Campus Act (110 ILCS 64) 


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FIRE SAFETY 

This annual Fire Safety Report is prepared and issued 

each year by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for 

Administrative Services to comply with the fire safetyrelated 

requirements of the federal Higher Education 

Opportunity Act (HEOA). The Act requires that certain 

information pertaining to fire safety be made available 

to the public. This section summarizes the reporting 

components required by HEOA. Key fire safety 

policies and procedures are highlighted below. 

The Peoria, Quad Cities, and Rockford regional 

campuses do not have on-campus student housing 

facilities. 



UIC CAMPUS HOUSING 

UIC Campus Housing consists of UIC-owned and 

-operated on-campus student housing facilities on both 

the Chicago Campus East & Chicago Campus West. 

The UIC Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHSO) 

and Campus Housing are responsible for reporting the 

fire safety components required by the HEOA. 

In accordance with the Resident Student Code of 

Conduct, any related activity that compromises 

or could compromise the safety of the building or 

others, including, but not limited to, tampering with, 

disabling, or misusing emergency equipment (e.g., 

smoke alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire 

alarms, fire extinguishers, fire/emergency exit doors), 

or possessing items that could lead to health and 

safety concerns is strictly prohibited. In the event of 

a fire alarm activation, all students must evacuate 

the building immediately. The following conduct is 

expressly prohibited: 

• Propping any exterior door open as well as 

bathroom doors. 

• Failure to evacuate a building immediately upon 

a fire alarm activation or instruction of Residence 

Life Staff or other emergency response personnel. 

• Tampering with, disabling, or misusing fire alarm 

components or other fire/safety related equipment. 

Such conduct may result in a fine up to $500. 

• Misuse of emergency exits. Misuse of an 

emergency exit may result in a $100 fine. 

• Intentionally or unintentionally damaging property 

by fire or explosives or the result of activation 

of any fire/safety equipment. Residents found in 

violation of this provision could face fines and 

restitution for damages. 

• Possessing prohibited items or other items 

deemed inappropriate by residence hall staff 

(prohibited items related to fire safety are included 

in the policy statements following this section). 

Note: The Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act 

strictly prohibits firearms on university property, 

which includes residence halls. See 430 ILCS 

66/65 for more information on prohibited areas. 

• Possessing any pets or animals that are not 

service or emotional support animals registered 

through the UIC Disability Resource Center, 

except for fish. If a resident is discovered to have 

a prohibited animal, it will need to be removed 

immediately. Failure to remove the animal 

immediately will result in Campus Housing calling 

animal control for removal. If a resident chooses 

to have a fish in their room, the aquarium may 

not exceed 30 gallons and there may be only one 

aquarium in each room, including shared common 

space. Campus Housing is not responsible for the 

health or condition of the fish. 

• Creating or contributing to an environmental 

hazard that is deemed to be a danger or threat to 

the health and/or safety of any individuals or the 

community at large. 

POLICY ON SMOKING IN CAMPUS HOUSING 

In accordance with the Illinois Smoke-Free Campus 

Act (110 ILCS 64), smoking is prohibited on all UIC 

property. In accordance with this law, Campus Housing 

observes strict no smoking policies in the residence 

halls. Possession and/or use of hookahs; drugs and 

drug paraphernalia (e.g., bongs, pipes, vaporizers, or 

other devices or objects used to facilitate the use of 

drugs); and tobacco products including cigarettes, 

cigars, pipes, chew, electronic cigarettes, and 

smokeless tobacco are expressly prohibited. 

POLICY ON FLAMMABLES (OPEN FLAMES) IN 

CAMPUS HOUSING 

Possession and/or use of incendiary devices, 

including: alcohol torches, Bunsen burners, candles, 

incense, hookahs, other open flame/filament or 

heating element devices, dangerous chemicals, 

fireworks, explosives, live cut Christmas trees, 

combustible decorations, mercury thermometers/ 

other mercury containing items, weapons, firearms, 

halogen bulbs, or other times deemed inappropriate 

by residence staff are expressly prohibited. 

POLICY ON PORTABLE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN 


Permitted appliances include mini fridges up to 

2.9 amps or smaller than 4.6 cubic feet and coffee 

pots with an automatic shut off. Microwaves 

OVER 1000 watts are prohibited in Single Student 

Residence (SSR) and Polk Street Residence (PSR). 

All types of microwave ovens are prohibited in all 

other halls unless built into the apartment or a part 

of a Microfridge unit rented through Bedloft.com. 

Bedloft.com is the exclusive authorized supplier 

of Microfridges (combination unit including a 

refrigerator, small freezer and microwave) to UIC 

students. Appliances with an external heating unit or 

open flame (e.g., hot plates, toasters, space heaters, 

or cooking appliances), power tools of any kind, and 

halogen bulbs are expressly prohibited. 


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THE AUTOMATIC LOFTS 

UIC Global, a third part entity of the university, leases 

and coordinates standard housing for UIC Global 

international students at The Automatic Lofts. The 

Automatic Lofts is a private housing complex located 

near the core campus of UIC Chicago Campus East. 


Smoking (including vaping) is prohibited in The 

Automatic Lofts. 



Open flames such as candles, incense, etc., and 

the use of fireworks are prohibited in The Automatic 

Lofts. Any open flames discovered, such as candles 

and incense, etc. will subject the resident to a $400 

fee. 



Appliances should require no more than 1000 watts 

and must be safe in design and structure (such as 

Underwriters Laboratory-approved, UL-approved, 

appliances), and must be properly maintained. 

The possession or use of unapproved electrical 

appliances, appliances with exposed heating 

elements, combustible paints and liquids, halogen 

lamps, mopeds or other combustible engines is 

prohibited. 

TAILOR LOFTS 

UIC Global, a third part entity of the university, leases 

and coordinates premiere housing for UIC Global 

international students at Tailor Lofts. Tailor Lofts is 

a private housing complex located near the core 

campus of UIC Chicago Campus East. 


Smoking (including vaping) is prohibited in Tailor 

Lofts. 



Items which require an open flame to operate or 

which produce heat (e.g., Bunsen burners, lighted 

candles, alcohol burners, heating elements, irons, 

curling irons, halogen bulbs) must be supervised by 

resident at all times during use and can never be 

left on unattended. Items that are flammable, such 

as fuel and propane gas, may not be stored on the 

premises, in a resident’s unit or exclusive space, or 

any storage area. 



Extension cords must be UL approved, 16 gauges, 

and not exceed an un-spliced length of six feet 

with a polarized plug and a single outlet. Extension 

cords may not be placed under floor coverings or 

furnishings and may not be secured by penetrating 

the insulation. 


UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD 

HOUSING & DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL 

LIFE 

UIC students at the Springfield Regional Campus 

have the option to lease housing in University of 

Illinois at Springfield (UIS) on-campus housing 

facilities. UIS Division of Student Affairs, in 

collaboration with the UIS Police Department (UISPD) 

and the UIS Environmental Health and Safety 

Office, are responsible for reporting the fire safety 

components required by the HEOA. 

In accordance with UIS Department of Residence 

Life Terms and Conditions: 

1. Residents are prohibited from intentionally setting 

fires or tampering with smoke detectors, sprinklers, 

alarm pull stations, hoses, extinguishers, door 

closures, emergency exits, notification panels, etc., 

for other than actual emergency situations. 

2. Residents are prohibited from altering any fire 

prevention equipment noted above which could 

interfere with normal operations or create false fire 

alarms. 

3. The Department of Residence Life (DRL) expressly 

prohibits all of the following items within residential 

units: fireworks, other explosives, gasoline, hoverboard 

personal transportation devices, hookahs, 

decorative candles (burnt wick or not), wax 

warmers, space heaters, halogen lighting, or other 

combustible items or materials which may be 

identified as potentially hazardous. Non-permitted 

items can be confiscated and held by DRL staff 

until the end of the semester or next academic 

break, so that residents can take prohibited items 

home to their permanent residence. 

4. If found in violation, residents are subject to 

institutional student conduct proceedings, 

including possible dismissal from the university. 

In addition, residents may be referred to law 

enforcement officials for pursuit of appropriate 

criminal charges and could face a range of 

financial penalties. 


Smoking and use of tobacco products are prohibited 

on all campus property at UIS, both indoors and 

outdoors, in UIS-owned vehicles and in privatelyowned 

vehicles parked on or traveling through 

campus property. The sale, advertising, or free 

sampling of tobacco products is also prohibited on 

campus property. Littering the remains of tobacco 

products or any other related waste product on 

campus property is further prohibited. 

For the purposes of this UIS policy: 

“Smoking” means lighting, burning, inhaling, or 

exhaling any type of matter or substance that 

contains tobacco, including but not limited to 

cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, beedies, 

kreteks, water pipes, bongs, and hookahs; lighting 

or burning of non-tobacco plants or marijuana; and 

using electronic cigarettes. 

“Tobacco products” means all forms of tobacco, 

including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, 

cigarillos, pipes, beedies, kreteks, water pipes, 

bongs, hookahs, electronic cigarettes, smokeless 

tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, and any non- 

FDA approved nicotine delivery device or product. 

“Campus property” means any property owned, 

leased, occupied, operated, or otherwise 

controlled by UIS, including, but not limited to: 

academic and auxiliary buildings, classrooms, 

laboratories, residences, residence halls, elevators, 

stairwells, restrooms, roofs, meeting rooms, 

hallways, lobbies and other common areas, 

conference facilities, athletic complexes and 

facilities, exterior open spaces, shuttle buses, 

shuttle bus stops, university-owned parking lots, 

driveways, loading docks, university-owned 

streets, sidewalks, and walkways. 



Use and storage of flammable materials/liquids in 

residential facilities is strictly prohibited. Fire hazards 

such as newspaper stacks, excessive trash, improper 

wiring, and open flames (including candles, incense, 

and potpourri burners) are prohibited as well. 

Scentsy pots, oil warmers, and other wax warmers 

are not allowed regardless of style. Any fire or 

combustion chambers, other than coverable charcoal 

grills used for food preparation, including outdoor 

fireplaces, firepots/firebowls/firepits/chimineas, and 

turkey fryers (gas and electric) are prohibited. Crock 

pots and rice cookers are only allowed in apartment 

and townhouse kitchens or residence hall lounges 

near the microwave using the ground fault circuit 

interrupter (GFCI) plug. Charcoal briquettes, kept 

collected and secured, for use in food preparation 

grills are permitted. 



Lincoln and Founders Residence Hall: No electrical 

equipment with an exposed heating element, other 

than curling irons and clothes irons, are permitted in 

residence hall rooms. 

Coffee machines, popcorn poppers, small microwave 

ovens (1000 watts or less), small refrigerators (3.5 

cubic feet or less), and some other appliances are 

allowed. Clothes irons are to be used with an ironing 

board only in the laundry rooms or bathrooms. 

Clothes irons are to be immediately stored away 

when cooled. 

Apartments & Townhouses: For reasons of safety 

and sanitation, only the kitchen is authorized for 

cooking purposes. Please do not leave cooking food 

unattended. Be sure that pots and pans (especially 

those containing grease) are removed from heat 

immediately after cooking. Turn burners “off” when 

not in use. Electric stoves continue cooking for some 

time after being turned off and cool slowly. Meat or 

any type of leftover food should not be hung, stored, 

or left outside of for any reason. 

*Microwave Safety: Do not use metal products, 

including aluminum foil and silverware, in a microwave. 

Doing so will short out the wiring or result in a fire. 


CAMPUS 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN 

UNIVERSITY HOUSING 

UIC students at the Urbana-Champaign Regional 

Campus have the option to lease housing in 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) 

on-campus housing. University Housing and 

Campus Code Compliance and Fire Safety at UIUC 

are responsible for reporting the fire safety report 

components required by the HEOA. University 

Housing has developed policies and procedures 

for a safe community. These procedures are 

communicated to the residence hall students through 

the publication, Housing Hallmarks. Students are 

also responsible for the policies of the Student Code, 

which are the rules and regulations of all students 

at UIUC. The applicable fire prevention policies and 

procedures are as follows: 

Student Code Policies: § 1-310 Unauthorized Use, 

Abuse, or Interference with Fire Protection Equipment, 

Firefighting Personnel, or Warning Devices: 

a. The unauthorized use, abuse, or interference with 

fire protection equipment, firefighting personnel, 


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or warning devices may result in death, injury, 

or substantial property damage. It is critically 

important that all fire protection equipment be in 

its place and in proper working condition if the 

safety and welfare of the members of the university 

community are to be assured. 

b. It is a violation of Illinois criminal law to willfully 

or maliciously cut, injure, damage, tamper with, 

or destroy any fire hydrant, fire hose, fire engine, 

or other public or private firefighting equipment 

or any apparatus pertaining to such equipment 

or firefighting personnel, or to intentionally open 

any fire hydrant without proper authorization. It is 

also a violation of Illinois criminal law to knowingly, 

without authorization, damage any property 

supported in whole or in part with state funds or 

federal funds administered or granted through a 

state agency. Other Illinois laws may also relate to 

the unauthorized use, abuse, or interference with 

fire protection equipment or warning devices. 

c. A violation of any federal, state, or local law 

concerning fire protection equipment or firefighting 

personnel may result in suspension or dismissal 

from the university. 

POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY HOUSING 

Smoking is prohibited on all campus property at 

UIUC, both indoors and outdoors, in universityowned 

vehicles, and in privately-owned vehicles 

parked on campus property. 



Any substance that potentially could cause fire, 

damage, or explosion is not permitted inside the 

residence halls. This provision includes kerosene 

heaters and fuel, fuel containers for motorcycles or 

motor vehicles, as well as candles, open flames, 

fragrance pots, blow torches, bottled propane, and 

similar burning devices. Fireworks or pyrotechnic 

explosive devices are not permitted by state statutes 

and are prohibited in the residence halls. Natural, 

live trees are not permitted. Due to the high risk 

of fire, halogen lamps are not permitted in the 

residence halls. The residence halls are smoke-free 

environments; therefore, incense is not permitted 

in the halls. Motorcycle or scooter fuel or fuel 

containers (even if empty) may not be brought inside 

any room or building; doing so is prohibited by state 

statutes. 



Use of microwave ovens, popcorn poppers, or 

other approved electrical appliances is permitted in 

resident rooms for preparation of snacks. One microfridge 

unit is provided in all Sherman Hall and Daniels 

Hall rooms. Residents may not prepare meals in 

their room, as it is a violation of state health codes. 

Cooking meals is only permitted in designated hall 

or area kitchens. Hall kitchenettes are not intended 

for regular meal preparation because they cannot 

accommodate the number of residents in each hall. 

Residents may be charged up to $50 per occurrence 

or lose their housing contract. Toasters, toasterovens, 

and grills are not permitted in resident rooms 

at any time. 

Extension cords are to be used with small electrical 

appliances only, such as an alarm clock, lamp, 

or popcorn popper, and should be sized for the 

electrical load being served. Only one appliance 

should be plugged in at a time. However, power 

strips with surge suppressants are strongly 

encouraged for all electrical needs, especially large 

appliances such as refrigerators, computers, and 

stereos. Power strips should include a self-contained 

fuse, which reduces the risk of a tripped circuit 

breaker on the floor. 

Residents may use a reasonable number of ULapproved 

electronic devices in their room so long 

as they do not present a fire hazard or consume an 

excess of power. Devices with an exposed heating 

element are considered a fire hazard. The following 

appliances are permitted in the residence halls: alarm 

clock, blender, computer, curling iron, electric razor, 

hairdryer, desk/study lamp, electric blanket, electric 

coffee/tea maker, fan, microwave (up to 800 watts 

– one per room), popcorn popper, refrigerator (4.4 

cubic feet – no more than one per room), video game 

consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Wii, etc.), stereo, and 

TV, Blu-Ray or DVD player. 

FIRE SAFETY 

EQUIPMENT 

Fire equipment saves lives. Tampering with smoke detectors, 

intentionally causing false fire alarms, hanging items from sprinkler 

heads, propping fire and smoke doors open, discharging a fire 

extinguisher, or tampering with other safety equipment could result in 

personal tragedy and, additionally, criminal charges, fines, university 

disciplinary action, and/or termination of a resident’s housing contract. 

SPRINKLERS 

Sprinkler systems found in residence halls are for your protection. Do 

not touch them, tamper with them or attempt to hang anything on them. 

Any tampering with or setting off of sprinklers will result in disciplinary 

action and financial restitution for any damage caused. 

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 

Fire extinguishers will be charged, available, and operable at all times. 

Tampering with fire extinguishers is a serious offense and could lead to 

your dismissal from the university. 

FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROCEDURES 

If you attempt to extinguish a fire, ensure that you don’t put yourself 

in danger. You should know how to deal with the immediate situation 

and be knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers. It is also 

recommended to have another person with you in case a problem 

occurs, and immediate help is required. 

1 

PULL the 

safety pin 

from handle. 

2 

AIM at the 

base of fire. 

HOW TO 

USE A FIRE 

EXTINGUISHER 


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3 SQUEEZE the 

4 SWEEP from side 

trigger handle. 

to side at the 

base of the fire.


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SMOKE ALARMS & SMOKE DETECTORS 

Although they look alike, they are not; smoke 

alarms are found within dorm rooms, whereas 

smoke detectors are in common areas such as the 

hallways, and in newer facilities rooms that have 

been configured for persons with physical disabilities. 

A smoke alarm and smoke detector work the same, 

they both sense smoke or products of combustion, 

but a smoke alarm makes noise when it senses 

smoke, whereas a smoke detector sends a signal to 

the fire alarm system. This then activates all of the 

audible alerts, flashing lights, and summons the fire 

department. Students must submit a Request for 

Services to the area/hall office to report a damaged 

or faulty smoke alarm. Only residence hall staff may 

disconnect smoke alarms; the building maintenance 

inspector will replace damaged or faulty alarms. 

Any resident who disconnects, covers, or otherwise 

tampers with a smoke alarm will be assessed a fine 

and referred to the university discipline system. 

SMOKE DETECTORS 

A state statute provides that tampering with, 

removing, or destroying a smoke detector is a Class 

A misdemeanor. This equipment is in place for 

residents’ safety and for that of neighboring rooms. 

Residents who tamper with fire equipment will be 

referred for judicial action and/or residence hall 

contract termination. 

FIRE ALARMS AND FIRE DRILLS 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST AND CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 


For resident safety, a fire drill will be conducted early 

in each semester. Therefore, there are at least two fire 

drills each calendar year. 


UIS HOUSING & DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE 

LIFE 

An annual fire drill for campus housing units is 

coordinated by the UIS DRL. Evacuation drills such 

as fire drills are coordinated by Residence Life 

and the UISPD each year for Springfield campus 

residence halls and other occupied residential 

housing units to ensure that emergency response and 

evacuation procedures are tested. Students living in 

Springfield campus residence halls are provided the 

locations of emergency exits in the buildings and are 

provided guidance about the direction they should 

travel when exiting each facility for a short-term 

building evacuation. 


UIUC UNIVERSITY HOUSING 

For resident safety, a fire drill will be conducted early 

in each semester. Therefore, there are at least two fire 

drills each calendar year. 

FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION 

AND TRAINING 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST AND CHICAGO CAMPUS 

WEST 


Campus Housing provides employees with education on fire safety and 

information on how to report a fire, or evidence of a fire, to whom, and 

procedures to be followed when a fire alarm signals. 

Each UIC building has fire evacuation plans and maps posted in 

common areas. All employees and students are encouraged to become 

familiar with the escape routes for all buildings and floors and the 

locations of fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull stations, if equipped. In 

the event of a fire or evacuation, everyone should follow the fire safety 

evacuation route and immediately vacate the premises until the officials 

in charge declare the premises safe to re-enter. Exits and areas around 

fire extinguishers must be kept clear at all times. 

INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION 

SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 

Periodic unannounced fire safety inspections and evacuation drills 

are held to test equipment and procedures each term. The inspection 

is conducted by authorized UIC personnel. However, the inspection 

process is also used to educate residents on fire safety. The inspections 

include, but are not limited to, a visual examination of electrical cords, 

sprinkler heads, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and other life safety 

systems. The inspection is intended to identify violations of fire code 

and contracts. In addition, rooms are inspected for the presence 

of prohibited items (e.g., sources of open flames, such as candles; 

extension cords; halogen lamps; portable cooking appliances in nonkitchen 

areas; etc.) or prohibited activities (e.g., smoking in the room; 

tampering with life safety equipment; possession of pets; etc.). Any 

noted violations must be corrected, and follow-up inspections are 

conducted by Campus Housing or EHSO. Prohibited items will be 

immediately confiscated and given to the Campus Housing Director’s 

staff for disposal. 


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The UIC EHSO conducts the drills in coordination 

with the Campus Housing staff, campus electricians, 

and the UICPD. The residents are not notified in 

advance of the date or time of the scheduled drill. 

When the fire alarm system is activated, all residents 

are required to evacuate the building immediately. 

They are informed that a drill is taking place as they 

exit the building. 


The Automatic Lofts does not coordinate fire drills; 

however, most fire safety equipment is tested at 

least annually, and the building’s fire pump is tested 

monthly. 

TAILOR LOFTS 

Tailor Lofts conducts one fire drill annually. 

The EHSO Fire Safety staff arrange with the campus electricians and 

UICPD to be present at the evacuation drills. The campus electrician 

activates the fire alarm. The Residential Facility staff meets with the 

students and staff at the facility’s designated meeting area to ensure all 

students have evacuated. The staff also notes any facility malfunctions 

during the drill (doors not closing properly, alarm not sounding, etc.). 

After the alarm has been reset and put back into service, the Fire Safety 

staff gives the all clear to re-enter the facility. The Fire Safety staff times 

the drill and conducts a critique of the drill immediately after the drill 

with the residential staff. 

All Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, and Campus Residential 

Facility Staff Supervisors receive fire safety training each term from the 

EHSO Fire Safety staff. All of the above then schedule floor meetings 

and staff meetings for fire safety training.


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This training includes instruction on the types, 

causes, and how to prevent fires in campus 

residential facilities. This includes, but is not limited 

to: smoking materials, cooking, housekeeping, 

electrical fires, and fires caused during building 

maintenance activities. The training also includes 

building-specific training on exit locations and 

gathering areas for evacuating the facility. Staff 

members are also advised of what to expect during 

the annual fire safety inspection process. Additionally, 

EHSO Fire Safety staff members are available 

throughout the year to advise staff on fire safety 

issues or concerns. 

Students and staff with disabilities receive, as 

requested, one-on-one training, which is tailored to 

the individual’s needs by the EHSO Fire Safety staff. 


Automatic Lofts provides the safety procedures in 

the community policies addendum for residents. 

Any individual who misuses or tampers with fire 

safety equipment may be subject to eviction, a fee 

of $1,000 plus the cost of repair or replacement of 

the equipment, cleaning of the facility, and damage 

to other property. The Automatic Lofts will also 

contact local law enforcement officials and residents 

may be subject to disciplinary action under their 

jurisdiction. Every effort will be made to identify 

individuals who cause a false alarm. When such 

persons are identified, they will be referred to the 

Chicago Fire Department and Police Department for 

disciplinary action. In addition to legal proceedings, 

each individual involved will be subject to eviction 

and fees. 

INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE 

PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT 

Automatic Lofts has a 1250 gallon per minute (GPM) 

fire pump that is tested in-house on a monthly basis. 

The fire pump is tested annually with a City inspector 

on-site as required by the City of Chicago fire 

code. There are wet fire sprinkler systems (12) and 

anti-freeze fire sprinkler systems (2) that are tested 

annually by a third party, Chicago Fire Protection. 

Automatic Lofts is equipped with a full fire alarm 

system/annunciator that is also tested annually by 

Commercial Electronic Systems, Inc. The facility 

has an annual inspection and certification of (99) 

extinguishers. The Automatic Lofts has a dedicated 

FM200 fire system in the diesel fuel generator room, 

this is inspected annually by a third party. All testing 

and inspections are done in compliance with National 

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25 standards and 

local city code. 

TAILOR LOFTS 

Tailor Lofts residents are included in one fire drill 

annually to provide fire safety training to building 

residents. Residents are asked to consider fire safety 

regulations when decorating. In accordance with 

Tailor Loft’s policies, residents and resident’s guest(s) 

must not tamper with, interfere with, or damage 

any alarm equipment and/or installation. Residents 

acknowledge that it is important to be careful near 

fire sprinkler heads so as not to falsely trigger or 

activate them. If a resident triggers or activates 

the fire sprinkler system without the danger of fire 

being present, the resident will be responsible for all 

damages caused by the activation. Anyone found 

to falsely pull a fire alarm will be subject to criminal 

charges, a minimum fine of $300.00, and/or a default 

of their housing contract. 



All the fire and life safety equipment in Tailor Lofts is 

tested annually, including the sprinkler system and 

building alarms. 



LIFE 

The west campus townhouse units (Pennyroyal, 

Foxglove, Marigold, and Trillium) are part of 24 small 

buildings of four ground-level units per building, with 

four residents per unit. The east campus apartment 

units (Sunflower, Clover, Bluebell, and Larkspur) 

include 14 small buildings of 63 ground level or 47 

second-level apartments, housing between two and 

five residents per unit. 

Every residence is equipped with fire extinguishers 

and fire exit maps are available on every floor of 

each campus housing option. UIS DRL conducts 

fire extinguisher training for RAs during their annual 

August training session and as an in-service in 

October during Fire Safety Month. 

UIS DRL also produced a fire safety video for 

residents to reduce the number of false alarms that 

may result from every-day residential activities. 

Residents can view the video at www.uis.edu/ 

residencelife/facilities-and-operations/fire-safetyinformation. 



Residence Life staff, including RAs, conduct regular 

inspections of fire alarms, extinguishers, and exit 

signs. 


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In 2018, the following fire safety training events were 

conducted: 

• Fire safety training was provided for residence hall 

professional and paraprofessional staff in August 

2018. 

• Fire hazard inspections were conducted in 

residence hall rooms. 

• Fire drills were conducted each semester in all 

undergraduate halls and a third fire drill was 

conducted at graduate halls in June. 

• Fire safety training for Orchard Downs staff was 

provided at the Orchard Downs Community 

Center, along with a “touch a truck” safety 

program for children living in the complex. 

• Fire safety training materials were distributed by 

the Urbana Fire Department to families on move-in 

day at their assigned Urbana residence hall. 

• The New Student Safety Fair held in August 

2018 included fire safety training and interactive 

demonstrations. 

• Yearlong marketing plans have been developed to 

educate the residents through the use of posters, 

bulletin boards, and video messages on the topic 

of fire safety education. 



The UIUC Housing Facilities Department administers 

this element of the campus fire safety program with 

support from Facilities and Services, Residential 

Life, Dining, and fire protection contractors. All fire 

protection systems and equipment in the residence 

halls is tested, inspected, and maintained using 

guidance from applicable NFPA standards. 

FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE 

SAFETY 

UIC CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST AND CHICAGO 

CAMPUS WEST 


A review of fire safety systems was conducted for all 

UIC – Chicago Campus East and Chicago Campus 

West on-campus student housing facilities in 2018. A 

comprehensive list has been developed to upgrade, 

and in some cases replace, fire alarm systems. In 

2019, the following buildings are undergoing the 

process of having new fire alarm systems installed: 

Student Center East, Student Center East Tower, 

Lecture Halls A,B, and C, Physical Education 

Building, Human Resources Building, Administrative 

Office Building, Benjamin Goldberg Research Center, 

Medical Center Administration Building, and the 

Medical Sciences Building. 


There are no future improvements fire safety planned 

at this time, but The Automatic Lofts ensures it is 

fully compliant with all City of Chicago-required fire 

codes. 

TAILOR LOFTS 

There are no future improvements to fire safety 

planned at this time. 


UIS HOUSING & DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE 

No major fire system improvements in the 

campus housing units are scheduled at this time, 

but personnel from UIS DRL and Facilities and 

Operations conduct regular inspections of fire alarms, 

extinguishers, and exit signs. 



Campus fire safety officials review fire safety policies 

and equipment on an ongoing basis. While there are 

no specific plans for future improvements, fire safety 

officials will continue to maintain and upgrade fire 

safety apparatus as needed. 


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TO REPORT A FIRE 

SITUATION 

UIC – CHICAGO CAMPUS EAST AND 


FIRE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 

For all situations posing an 

immediate threat to life: Call 911 

UIC Campus Housing 

To report a fire occurring or 

evidence that a fire occurred 

and has been extinguished 

in a UIC Campus Housing 

residence hall 

UICPD (Emergency) 

Campus Housing Resident 

Director of the Residential Facility 

Student Residence and Commons North 

(SRCN) 

(312) 355-5555 

-or- 

5-5555 from a campus phone 

(312) 355-6506 

Student Residence and Commons South 

(SRCS) 

(312) 355-6506 


Student Residence and Commons West 

(SRCW) 

Student Residence and Commons 

Courtyard (SRCC) 

Thomas Beckham Hall (TBH) 

(312) 355-6503 

(312) 355-6505 

(312) 355-6013 


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Marie Robinson Hall (MRH) 

James J. Stukel Towers (JJST) 

Polk Street Residence Hall (PSRH) 

(312) 355-6006 

(312) 355-6009 

(312) 355-6406 

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Single Student Residence (SSR) 

Director of Housing 

(312) 355-6317 

(312) 355-6320 

Director of the EHSO 

(312) 413-9706 

The Automatic Lofts 

911 



and has been extinguished at 

The Automatic Lofts 

Executive Property Manager 

(312) 850-1234 

Tailor Lofts 



and has been extinguished in 

Tailor Lofts 

911 

FIRE LOG: The UICPD maintains a log of fire events that are 

reported to occur within on-campus student housing facilities. 

The log is available upon request by contacting the UICPD 

non-emergency number at (312) 996-2830.

FIRE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 

For all situations posing an immediate threat to life: Call 911 



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UIS Housing & 

Department of Residence 

Life 



and has been extinguished in 

a UIS residence hall or a UIS 

apartment 

UISPD (Emergency) 

UISPD (Non-Emergency) 

Campus Housing Resident Director 

of the West Campus Apartments 

Housing Administrator III 

Assistant Director of Residence 

Life, Facilities and Operations 

Director of Residence Life 

(217) 206-7777 -or- 

6-7777 from a campus phone 

(217) 206-6690 

(217) 206-7260 

(217) 206-6190 

(217) 206-6190 

(217) 206-6190 

FIRE LOG: The UISPD maintains a log of fire events that occur 

within on-campus student housing facilities. The log is available 

upon request by contacting the UISPD non-emergency number at 

(217) 206-6690. 

UIUC University Housing 

If there is an active fire on 

campus 

If a member of the campus 

community finds evidence of a 

fire that has been extinguished 

and the person is not sure 

whether the police department 

or fire department has already 

responded, the community 

member should immediately 

notify 

To report evidence that 

a fire occurred and has 

been extinguished in UIUC 

University Housing contact the 

following person(s) 

911 

Division of Public Safety 

Director, Campus Code Compliance 

and Fire Safety 

Then report to the applicable person below 

Resident Director for each 

undergraduate halls 

Complex Director for the graduate 

residence halls and apartments 

(217) 333-1216 

(217) 244-7215 

(217) 333-0770 

(217) 333-5656 


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Fire incidents reported to any 

of these individuals which are 

found to have been actual fires 

will be included in the annual 

fire statistics. 

FIRE LOG: A log of all campus fires is maintained by Campus 

Code Compliance and Fire Safety. The log may be viewed 

at Facilities and Services, Code Compliance and Fire Safety, 

Physical Plant Services Building, 1501 S. Oak St., Champaign, 

IL 61820 during the hours of 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday 

through Friday. Call (217) 244-7215 for more information.

GENERAL PROCEDURES 

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE 

Fires can spread quickly and become life-threatening in minutes. By the 

time you notice a fire on your floor or hear an alarm, it may be too late 

to plan an escape. DO NOT waste time gathering valuables or making 

phone calls. Alert the people around you and evacuate immediately. Fire 

hazards may take the form of, but are not limited to: 

WHAT TO DO ONCE THE FIRE ALARM IS 

ACTIVATED 

• Feel the doorknob or higher on the door with the 

back of your hand. If it feels hot, fire may be on the 

other side of the door, so keep it shut. 

• Even if the door is cool, open it slowly. Stand 

low and to one side of the door, in case smoke 

or fumes seep around it. 

STUDENT 

HOUSING FACILITY 

EVACUATION 

PROCEDURES IN 

CASE OF A FIRE 

• Obstructing or compromising adequate exit routes. 

• Overloading electrical systems, faulty devices, or equipment. 

• Improperly storing or using hazardous materials. 

• Using devices or equipment improperly. 

• If heat and smoke come in, slam the door tightly, 

stuff clothing or towels in the door’s cracks to 

keep smoke out, and use your alternate way 

out. 

• Those who are unable to evacuate the building 

rapidly, such as persons with disabilities, should 

proceed to the designated Area of Rescue 

Assistance or nearest stairwell. 




It is your responsibility to be familiar with the safety 

procedures and to adhere to them fully when an 

alarm sounds. All residents should take note of the 

following: 


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IF YOU DISCOVER FIRE ON YOUR FLOOR OR IN 

YOUR ROOM 

R 

A 

C 

RESCUE anyone in the immediate danger are if you 

can safely do so. 

ACTIVATE the nearest pull station to engage the 

building fire alarm system. 

CONFINE the fire by closing doors to the fire scene 

and securing potentially dangerous substances and/or 

equipment. 

• If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll – stop 

immediately, drop to the ground, and cover your 

face with your hands. Roll back and forth until the 

fire is out. 

• DO NOT congregate in the building lobby. 

• DO NOT use elevators unless instructed to do so 

by the Fire Department. 

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT IN SMOKE 

• Drop to your hands and knees and crawl toward 

an exit, if you are able to do so. 

• Stay low to the floor, as smoke rises to the ceiling 

level. 

• Hold your breath as much as possible. 

• Breathe shallowly, through your nose, and use a 

filter such as your shirt or a towel. 

• Know where fire equipment (including 

extinguishers), alarms, and exits are located. 

• Keep fire doors (stairwell doors) and doors 

separating buildings closed so that smoke cannot 

get in your hall if there is a fire. Some doors have 

devices to ensure their closure when a fire alarm 

sounds. 

• If a fire starts in your room, and it is safe to do so, 

close the windows and door to keep the fire from 

spreading, and leave the room. 

• Do not use elevators to exit the building when a 

fire alarm is sounding. 

• The Office of the State Fire Marshal requires 

residents vacate a building during an alarm. 

Staff and emergency personnel will assist you in 

evacuating the building to a safe location. Failure 

or refusal to comply may result in disciplinary 

action. 


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E 

EVACUATE the building by the nearest or alternate exit 

if possible. Do not use elevators during and evacuation! 

If you are not able to evacuate, go to designated Area of 

Rescue Assistance or nearest stairwell if you can. 

Once you are safely outside the building, call 911. 

Alert authorities to those who may need assistance. 

DO NOT re-enter the building until you are informed by emergency 

response personnel that it is safe to return. 

IF YOU ARE TRAPPED IN A ROOM 

• Place wet cloth material around or under the door 

to prevent smoke from entering the room. 

• Signal someone outside, but DO NOT break glass 

unless it is absolutely necessary. 

• Call 911. 

• Student Housing Facility Evacuation Procedures in 

Case of a Fire 

• Single Student Residence (SSR) is equipped with 

a high-rise fire alarm system. The fire alarm will 

sound on the floor where the fire exists, the two 

floors above, and one floor below. The remaining 

floor alarms will not ring and will not be evacuated 

unless the alarm source cannot be contained. 

• Smoke causes more injury than most fires and 

even small fires can grow quickly and become 

overwhelming. 

• TREAT EACH ALARM AS REAL—YOU NEVER 

KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE A FIRE OR OTHER 

EMERGENCY.


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Evacuation Assistance: Any resident needing help 

in evacuating the building should contact the Central 

Housing Office at (312) 355-6300 or housing@uic.edu 

to be put on the evacuation list maintained by the 

UICPD. 


Call 911 immediately and safely exit the building. 

Automatic Lofts considers fire safety extremely 

important, and students have an obligation to adhere 

to The Automatic Lofts’ regulations as well as city 

and state statutes. Residents should check their 

immediate area for any obvious indications of a fire 

or cause for the alarm. If none are observed, they 

should exit through or down the stairwells. Residents 

should not run or use the elevator. Residents 

should use common sense and try not to panic. 

Residents should begin an immediate and orderly 

evacuation along the designated evacuation route 

established for their area. Exit the building and wait 

for instructions or permission to re-enter the building 

from designated staff. Automatic Lofts staff will signal 

that the building is safe and ready for re-entry. No 

one is to re-enter until this signal is given. Personnel 

authorized to give re-entry instructions are: Executive 

Property Manager, Assistant Manager, Chief Engineer 

or the Resident Director. 

Any individual who sets fire (commits arson) in or 

near Automatic Lofts will be evicted, turned over 

to the Chicago Police and/or Fire Department, and 

be charged a fee of $1,000, plus repairs. Any open 

flames, such as candles and incense, etc. will be 

subject to a $400 fee. 

TAILOR LOFTS 

In the case of a fire alarm sounding in the community, 

Tailor Lofts residents and resident’s guests are 

required to evacuate the building. If a resident sees 

smoke in the hallways, breezeways, or rooms, keep 

low to the ground while moving to the nearest exit. 

Once a resident is out of the building, move away 

from the building and do not block emergency 

personnel and equipment. Residents may not reenter 

the building until they receive notification 

from the local officials or owner. Failure to evacuate 

may result in fines and/or a default of the housing 

contract. 

• Stay calm 

• Pull the nearest fire alarm 

• Call 911 

• All associates on duty should begin building 

evacuations by shouting “FIRE!” frequently and 

knocking on doors 

• Assist firefighters by keeping residents away 

from the buildings and by trying to determine if 

everyone evacuated safely 

• Assist in entry to the building once an “all clear” 

is given by the fire department 



LIFE 

All fire alarms must be reported to UISPD. For 

emergency reports only, the number to call is 

(217) 206-7777 or 911. The non-emergency police 

telephone number is (217) 206-6690. Should the fire 

alarm in your apartment activate, you must report 

the location and the nature of the alarm (smoke 

from cooking, grease fire, steam from the shower) 

to the police. If the alarm in your building goes off, 

please evacuate your apartment. By evacuating your 

apartment, the Resident Advisor on duty and police 

may account for all building residents. Treat every fire 

alarm as if it were a real fire. 

In the residence hall, pull the nearest alarm box if 

the alarm has not activated in the case of a real fire. 

When exiting the building, stay calm and proceed 

immediately to the nearest exit. DO NOT use the 

elevator. Be sure to know an alternate route if the 

nearest exit is blocked. Wear shoes and dress for the 

weather since you may be outdoors for a long period 

of time. Take your keys because your room will be 

locked when you return. Bring a towel to cover your 

face in case there is smoke. Stay at least 500 feet 

away from the building but do not leave the premises 

without someone knowing in case we have to take a 

head count. Only re-enter the building after the alarm 

has been turned off and you have been instructed to 

do so. During fire drills or alarms, individuals who fail 

to evacuate are subject to UIS disciplinary action and 

fines. 

Evacuation routes and instructions are posted 

on the doors of resident hall rooms and in UIS 

academic buildings. During drills, occupants practice 

procedures and familiarize themselves with the 

location of exits and the sound of the fire alarms. 

In addition to educating occupants about the 

evacuation procedures during the drills, the process 

also provides UIS an opportunity to test the operation 

of various alarm system components. 


CAMPUS 


If a fire occurs in a residence hall, the fire alarm 

response directly reports to Department of Public 

Safety dispatch who summons first responders like 

the fire department. Because the fire alarm system 

is an addressable system, the responding engine 

company will be given information in route that 

identifies the specific location in the building that 

was activated. This feature saves critical time for the 

responders as they search for fire conditions when 

they arrive. 

Fire alarm systems notify building occupants of a 

potential fire, thus initiating a building evacuation 

sequence. As conveyed during fire drills, building 

occupants are directed to the nearest building exit 

upon activation of the fire alarm system. Use of the 

elevators is strictly prohibited and is controlled by the 

fire department upon arrival to the fire call to assist 

in firefighting and rescue efforts. Building occupants 

cannot re-enter the building until the Residential 

Life/Housing Staff, Fire Department, or UIUCPD 

indicate that it is safe to do so. After every fire alarm 

activation or reported fire condition, the resident 

director on duty is responsible for submitting a fire 

alarm report to the Office of Residential Life. 

It is policy to maintain an active list of those 

occupants who may be permanently or temporarily 

disabled and unable to evacuate if the elevators 

are not operational. This list is coordinated by the 

Housing Information Office (assignment office) and 

is kept on file in the residential area and at the fire 

department. The fire department has access to 

this list when responding to fire alarm activation so 

they can better prepare and strategize the potential 

rescue of physically disabled occupants. Emergency 

evacuation procedures for residents are posted on 

the back of each room door. 

FAMILY AND GRADUATE HOUSING RESIDENTS 

In case of fire, immediately activate the building’s fire 

alarm system. Evacuate the building unless otherwise 

notified, and call 911. 

If you discover a fire: 

1. Manually activate the building’s fire alarm system. 

2. Immediately evacuate the building, closing doors 

and windows behind you. 

3. Do not use the elevators. 

4. Locate those persons with special needs and 

provide assistance if possible. Otherwise, provide 

their location to emergency responders. 

5. Report to your building’s designated gathering 

point. 

6. Call 911. 

Once the fire alarm is activated: 

1. Walk quickly to the nearest exit. Do not use the 

elevators. 

2. If you are able, help those who need special 

assistance. 

3. Notify fire personnel if you believe someone may 

still be in the building. 

4. Gather away from the building and emergency 

responders at a designated location. 

5. Do not re-enter the building until the fire 

department has cleared the scene. 

If caught in smoke: 

1. Do not breathe the smoke. 

2. Drop to your knees and crawl to the closest safe 

exit. 

3. Breathe through your nose, and use a shirt or 

towel to breathe through, if possible. 

If trapped in a building: 

1. Close all doors and windows. 

2. Wet and place cloth material around and under 

the door to prevent smoke from entering. 

3. Attempt to signal people outside of the building. 

Call for help using a telephone or cell phone. 

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 

Each apartment has a fire extinguisher that is 

inspected prior to a new resident’s arrival and is 

checked by Housing Facilities Maintenance each 

year. It is important for you to read the instructions 

and know how to remove the fire extinguisher from 

the wall and operate it safely. Check the gauge 

monthly to make sure the needle is in the green area. 

Using a Fire Extinguisher: 

1. Report the fire first (call 911 from any campus 

phone, or call 911 from a cell phone or off 

campus). 

2. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been 

trained to do so. Improper use can increase the 

hazard. 


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FIRE STATISTICS 

DEFINITIONS 

FIRE: 

For the purposes of fire safety reporting, the HEOA defines a fire as 

any instance of open flame or other burning in a place not intended to 

contain the burning or in an uncontrolled manner. 

The fire statistics shown in the following tables are for the last three 

calendar years, 2018, 2017 and 2016. Only those fires which occurred 

in UIC on-campus student housing facilities, or in Springfield or Urbana- 

Champaign regional campus on-campus student housing facilities in 

which UIC students resided, are shown. 

2018 STATISTICS AND 

RELATED INFORMATION 

REGARDING FIRES IN 

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES 

CHICAGO CAMPUSES EAST & WEST 

Residential Facilities 

Total Fires 

in Each 

Building 

Fire 

Number 

Cause 

of Fire 

Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 

to Fire 

Estimated Value of 

Property Damage 

Caused by Fire 


650 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


700 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 1 1 

Intentional/ 

Burnt Paper 

0 0 $0-99 


183 


901 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Student Residence and Commons Courtyard 





811 W. Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


184 



718 W. Rochford Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


1933 W. Polk Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Single Student Residence 

809 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


Automatic Lofts 

401 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Tailor Lofts 

315 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 1 1 

Smoking 

Materials 

0 0 $100-999


URBANA-CHAMPAIGN REGIONAL CAMPUS 



in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 





Bluebell Court: 120 Building 

2314 William Maxwell Lane, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 





Clover Court: 100 Building 




in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 





Bousfield Hall 

1214 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Daniels Hall 

1010 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Goodwin-Green Apartments 

1107 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


300 S. Goodwin Avenue, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 



Hopkins Hall 

1208 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 1 1 

Intentional/ 

Burnt Paper 

0 0 $0-99 

Founders Residence Hall 

4800 Eliza Farnham Drive, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Nugent Hall 

207 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


Foxglove Court: Units 13-16 

2024 Vachel Lindsay Drive, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Larkspur Court: 220 Building 

4971 University Drive, Springfield, IL 1 1 Cooking 0 0 $0-99 


4977 University Drive, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Orchard Downs Apartments 

1971 Orchard Drive, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Scott Hall 

202 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Trelease Hall 

901 College Court, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


185 

Sunflower Court: 700 Building 


Wardall Hall 

1012 W. Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

186 


Wassaja Hall 

1202 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


2017 STATISTICS AND 







in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 












in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 








2024 Vachel Lindsay Drive, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 














Marigold Court: Units 1-4 

2109 Carl Sandburg Lane, Springfield, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 






187 





188 



811 W. Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 





Trillium Court: Units 5-8 




809 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A




in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 





Barton Hall 

1205 S. 4th Street, Champaign, IL 1 1 Cooking 0 0 $0-99 

2016 STATISTICS AND 





1214 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61820 1 1 

Intentional/ 

Burnt Paper 

0 0 $0-99 


Daniels Hall 

1010 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Nugent Hall 

207 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Scott Hall 

202 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 



in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 







Sherman Hall 

909 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


700 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 

0 

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


189 


Trelease Hall 

901 College Court, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Wardall Hall 

1012 W. Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Wassaja Hall 

1202 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 

0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 








811 W. Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 1 1 

2 

1 

2 

Intentional/ 

Door 

Decorations 

Set on Fire 

Intentional/ 

Door 

Decorations 

Set on Fire 

0 0 $0-99 

0 0 $0-99 

0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

Smoking 

Materials 

0 0 $100,000-249,999 


190 







809 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A




in Each 

Building 

Fire Number 

Cause of 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 





Bluebell Court 




Trillium Court: Units 5-8 


CURRENT FIRE SAFETY 

SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL 

FACILITIES 

DEFINITIONS 

Partial Sprinkler System: Having sprinklers in the common areas only. 

Full Sprinkler System: Having sprinklers in both the common areas and 

individual rooms. 






in Each 

Building 


Number 

Cause 


Number of 

Injuries that 

Required 

Treatment 

at a Medical 

Facility 

Number 

of Deaths 

Related 





Facility 


Commons North 



Commons South 


Fire Alarm 

Monitoring 

Done 

On-Site by 

University 

Police 

Full 

Sprinkler 

System 

Partial 

Sprinkler 

System 

In Room/ 

Unit 

Smoke 

Detection 

Corridor 

Smoke 

Detection 


Extinguisher 

Devices 

Evacuation 

Plans 

Number of 

Evacuation 

(Fire) 

Drills Each 

Calendar 

Year 

X X N/A X X X X 2 



191 

Barton Hall 

1205 S. 4th Street, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


Commons West 

901 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 


192 


Daniels Hall 

1010 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 

2 

1 Cooking 0 0 $0-99 

2 Cooking 0 0 $0-99 

Sherman Hall 

909 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 


Commons Courtyard 




1250 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 



811 W. Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 


718 W. Rochford Street, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 


1933 W. Polk Street, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 


809 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

Academic & Residential Complex 

940 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

Automatic Lofts 

401 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 

Tailor Lofts 

315 S. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 

X* 

*(Monitoring 

done by 

Sontoro 

Communications) 

X** 

**(Monitoring 

done by 

Advanced 

Fire) 

X N/A X X X X 0 

X N/A X X X X 1 

Note: Academic & Residential Complex opened in the fall of 2019 and will have 2 evacuation (fire) drills per calendar year.



Facility 


Monitoring 

Done 

On-Site by 

University 

Police 

Full 

Sprinkler 

System 

Partial 

Sprinkler 

System 

In Room/ 

Unit 

Smoke 

Detection 

Corridor 

Smoke 

Detection 


Extinguisher 

Devices 

Evacuation 

Plans 

Number of 

Evacuation 


Drills Each 

Calendar 

Year 

Facility 


Monitoring 

Done 

On-Site by 

University 

Police 

Full 

Sprinkler 

System 

Partial 

Sprinkler 

System 

In Room/ 

Unit 

Smoke 

Detection 

Corridor 

Smoke 

Detection 


Extinguisher 

Devices 

Evacuation 

Plans 

Number of 

Evacuation 


Drills Each 

Calendar 

Year 


2314 William Maxwell 

Lane, Springfield, IL 

X N/A N/A X N/A X X 1 


1214 S. First St., 

Champaign, IL 61820 






Daniels Hall 

1010 W. Green Street, 

Urbana, IL 












Founders Residence Hall 

4800 Eliza Farnham 

Drive, Springfield, IL 






1107 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL X X N/A X X X N/A 0 


300 S. Goodwin Avenue, 

Champaign, IL 

X X N/A X X X N/A 0 

Hopkins Hall 

1208 S. First Street, Champaign, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

Nugent Hall 

207 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

Orchard Downs Apartments 

1971 Orchard Drive, Urbana, IL X N/A N/A X N/A X N/A 0 


193 



2024 Vachel Lindsay 

Drive, Springfield, IL 



4971 University Drive, Springfield, IL X N/A N/A X N/A X X 1 



Scott Hall 

202 E. Peabody Drive, 

Champaign, IL 


Trelease Hall 

901 College Court, Urbana, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

Wardall Hall 

1012 W. Illinois Street, Urbana, IL X X N/A X X X X 2 

194 




Wassaja Hall 

1202 S. First Street, Champaign, IL X X N/A X X X X 2

DEFINITIONS 

CLERY ACT DEFINITIONS OF 

REPORTABLE CRIMES 

(Presented in order of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting 

Hierarchy Rule. Under this rule, when more than one Criminal Offense is committed during 

a single incident, only the most serious offense is counted. However, for Clery reporting 

purposes, sexual assault and arson are always counted, regardless of the nature of other 

offenses that were committed during the same incident.) 


CRIMINAL OFFENSES 

MURDER AND NON-NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER: 

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

by another. 

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. 


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Definitions 

MANSLAUGHTER BY NEGLIGENCE: 

The killing of another person through gross negligence. 

SEXUAL ASSAULT (SEX OFFENSES): 

Any sexual act directed against another person, 

without the consent of the victim, including instances 

where the victim is incapable of giving consent. 

A. Rape: 

The penetration, no matter how slight, of the 

vagina or anus with any body part or object, 

or oral penetration by a sex organ of another 

person, without the consent of the victim. 

B. Fondling: 

The touching of the private parts of another 

person for the purpose of sexual gratification, 

without the consent of the victim, including 

instances where the victim is incapable of giving 

consent because of his/her age or because 

of his/her temporary or permanent mental 

incapacity. 

C. Incest: 

Sexual intercourse between persons who are 

related to each other within the degrees wherein 

marriage is prohibited by law. 

D. Statutory Rape: 

Sexual intercourse with a person who is under 

the statutory age of consent. 

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. For reporting purposes this definition 

includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a 

larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to 

commit a larceny; housebreaking; safecracking; and 

all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. 

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. 

HATE CRIMES 

HATE CRIME: 

A crime reported to local police agencies or to a 

campus security authority that manifests evidence that 

the victim was intentionally selected because of the 

perpetrator’s bias against the victim. The categories 

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Definitions 

of bias include the victim’s actual or perceived race, 

religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, 

ethnicity, national origin, and disability. 

Hate Crimes include any of the previously defined 

Criminal Offenses that are motivated by bias (Murder 

and Non-negligent Manslaughter, Sexual Assault, 

Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Motor Vehicle 

Theft, Arson), as well as the following: 

• Larceny-Theft (Except Motor Vehicle Theft): 

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or 

riding away of property from the possession or 

constructive possession of another. 

• Simple Assault: 

An unlawful physical attack by one person upon 

another where neither the offender displays 

a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious 

severe or aggravated bodily injury involving 

apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible 

internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of 

consciousness. 

Intimidation: 

To unlawfully place another person in reasonable 

fear of bodily harm through the use of 

threatening words and/or other conduct, but 

without displaying a weapon or subjecting the 

victim to actual physical attack. 

• Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property: 

To willfully or maliciously destroy, damage, 

deface, or otherwise injure real or personal 

property without the consent of the owner or the 

person having custody or control of it. 

ARRESTS & DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS 

FOR VIOLATION OF WEAPONS, DRUG, 

OR LIQUOR LAWS 

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. 

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. 

WEAPONS: CARRYING, POSSESSING, ETC.: 

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 

OFFENSES 

Sexual Assault is included by the FBI as a Criminal 

Offense and is defined earlier in this section. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 

A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence 

committed – 

i. By a current or former spouse or intimate 

partner of the victim; 

ii. By a person with whom the victim shares a child 

in common; 

iii. By a person who is cohabitating with, or has 

cohabitated with, the victim as a spouse or 

intimate partner; 

iv. 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 

v. 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. 

DATING VIOLENCE: 

Violence committed by a person who is or has been 

in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature 

with the victim. The existence of such a relationship 

shall be determined based on the reporting party’s 

statement and with consideration of the length of 

the relationship, the type of relationship, and the 

frequency of interaction between the persons involved 

in the relationship. For the purposes of this definition- 

i. Dating Violence includes, but is not limited to, 

sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such 

abuse. 

ii. Dating Violence does not include acts covered 

under the definition of domestic violence. 

STALKING: 

1. Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a 

specific person that would cause a reasonable 

person to- 

i. fear for the person’s safety or the safety of 

others; or 

ii. suffer substantial emotional distress. 

2. For the purposes of this definition- 

i. 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. 

ii. Reasonable person means a reasonable person 

under similar circumstances and with similar 

identities to the victim. 

iii. Substantial emotional distress means significant 

mental suffering or anguish that may, but 

does not necessarily, require medical or other 

professional treatment or counseling. 

STATE OF ILLINOIS 

DEFINITIONS 

OF RELATED 

CRIMES 

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT [720 ILCS 5/11- 

1.20(A)]: 

A person commits criminal sexual assault if that 

person commits an act of sexual penetration and: 

1. uses force or threat of force; 

2. knows that the victim is unable to understand 

the nature of the act or is unable to give 

knowing consent; 

3. is a family member of the victim, and the victim 

is under 18 years of age; or 

4. is 17 years of age or over and holds a position 

of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to 

the victim, and the victim is at least 13 years of 

age but under 18 years of age. 

SEXUAL PENETRATION [720 ILCS 5/11-0.1]: 

“Sexual penetration” means any contact, however 

slight, between the sex organ or anus of one person 

and an object or the sex organ, mouth, or anus of 

another person, or any intrusion, however slight, of 

any part of the body of one person or of any animal 

or object into the sex organ or anus of another 

person, including, but not limited to, cunnilingus, 

fellatio, or anal penetration. Evidence of emission of 

semen is not required to prove sexual penetration. 

CONSENT [720 ILCS 5/11-1.70]: 

a. “Consent” means a freely given agreement to 

the act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct 

in question. Lack of verbal or physical resistance 

or submission by the victim resulting from the 

use of force or threat of force by the accused 

shall not constitute consent. The manner of dress 

of the victim at the time of the offense shall not 

constitute consent. 

c. A person who initially consents to sexual 

penetration or sexual conduct is not deemed 

to have consented to any sexual penetration 

or sexual conduct that occurs after he or she 

withdraws consent during the course of that 

sexual penetration or sexual conduct. 

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT [720 

ILCS 5/11-1.30]: 

a. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

assault if that person commits criminal sexual 

assault and any of the following aggravating 

circumstances exist during the commission of the 

offense or, for purposes of paragraph (7), occur 

as part of the same course of conduct as the 

commission of the offense: 

1. the person displays, threatens to use, or uses 

a dangerous weapon, other than a firearm, or 

any other object fashioned or used in a manner 

that leads the victim, under the circumstances, 

reasonably to believe that the object is a 

dangerous weapon; 

2. the person causes bodily harm to the victim, 

except as provided in paragraph (10); 

3. the person acts in a manner that threatens or 

endangers the life of the victim or any other 

person; 

4. the person commits the criminal sexual assault 

during the course of committing or attempting to 

commit any other felony; 

5. the victim is 60 years of age or older; 


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Definitions 

6. the victim is a person with a physical disability; 

7. the person delivers (by injection, inhalation, 

ingestion, transfer of possession, or any other 

means) any controlled substance to the victim 

without the victim’s consent or by threat or 

deception for other than medical purposes; 

8. the person is armed with a firearm; 

9. the person personally discharges a firearm 

during the commission of the offense; or 

10. the person personally discharges a firearm 

during the commission of the offense, and that 

discharge proximately causes great bodily harm, 

permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, 

or death to another person. 

b. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

assault if that person is under 17 years of age and: 

i. commits an act of sexual penetration with a 

victim who is under 9 years of age; or 

ii. commits an act of sexual penetration with a 

victim who is at least 9 years of age but under 

13 years of age and the person uses force or 

threat of force to commit the act. 

c. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

assault if that person commits an act of sexual 

penetration with a victim who is a person with a 

severe or profound intellectual disability. 

PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A 

CHILD [720 ILCS 5/11-1.40]: 

A person commits predatory criminal sexual assault 

of a child if that person is 17 years of age or older, 

and commits an act of contact, however slight, 

between the sex organ or anus of one person and the 

part of the body of another for the purpose of sexual 

gratification or arousal of the victim or the accused, 

or an act of sexual penetration, and: 

1. the victim is under 13 years of age; or 

2. the victim is under 13 years of age and that person: 

ii. is life threatening; or 

D. delivers (by injection, inhalation, ingestion, 

transfer of possession, or any other means) any 

controlled substance to the victim without the 

victim’s consent or by threat or deception, for 

other than medical purposes. 

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE [720 ILCS 5/11-1.50]: 

a. A person commits criminal sexual abuse if that 

person: (1) commits an act of sexual conduct by 

the use of force or threat of force; or (2) commits 

an act of sexual conduct and knows that the 

victim is unable to understand the nature of the 

act or is unable to give knowing consent. 

b. A person commits criminal sexual abuse if that 

person is under 17 years of age and commits an 

act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct with 

a victim who is at least 9 years of age but under 

17 years of age. 

c. A person commits criminal sexual abuse if that 

person commits an act of sexual penetration or 

sexual conduct with a victim who is at least 13 

years of age but under 17 years of age and the 

person is less than 5 years older than the victim. 

AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE [720 ILCS 

5/11-1.60]: 

a. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

abuse if that person commits criminal sexual 

abuse and any of the following aggravating 

circumstances exist 

i. during the commission of the offense or 

ii. for purposes of paragraph (7), as part of the same 

course of conduct as the commission of the offense: 

1. the person displays, threatens to use, or uses 

a dangerous weapon or any other object 

fashioned or used in a manner that leads the 

victim, under the circumstances, reasonably 

to believe that the object is a dangerous 

weapon; 

2. the person causes bodily harm to the victim; 

6. the person commits the criminal sexual abuse 

during the course of committing or attempting 

to commit any other felony; or 

7. the person delivers (by injection, inhalation, 

ingestion, transfer of possession, or any other 

means) any controlled substance to the victim 

for other than medical purposes without the 

victim’s consent or by threat or deception. 

b. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

abuse if that person commits an act of sexual 

conduct with a victim who is under 18 years of 

age and the person is a family member. 

c. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 

abuse if: 

1. that person is 17 years of age or over and: 

i. commits an act of sexual conduct with a 


ii. commits an act of sexual conduct with a 

victim who is at least 13 years of age but 

under 17 years of age and the person uses 

force or threat of force to commit the act; or 

2. that person is under 17 years of age and: 

i. commits an act of sexual conduct with a 


ii. commits an act of sexual conduct with a 

victim who is at least 9 years of age but under 

17 years of age and the person uses force or 

threat of force to commit the act. 

d. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual abuse 

if that person commits an act of sexual penetration or 

sexual conduct with a victim who is at least 13 years 

of age but under 17 years of age and the person is at 

least 5 years older than the victim. 

e. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 


conduct with a victim who is a person with a 

severe or profound intellectual disability. 

SEXUAL RELATIONS WITHIN FAMILIES [720 ILCS 

5/11-11]: 

A person commits sexual relations within families if 

he or she: 

1. Commits an act of sexual penetration; and 

2. The person knows that he or she is related to the 

other person as follows: 

i. Brother or sister, either of the whole blood or the 

half blood; or 

ii. Father or mother, when the child, regardless of 

legitimacy and regardless of whether the child 

was of the whole blood or half-blood or was 

adopted, was 18 years of age or over when the 

act was committed; or 

iii. Stepfather or stepmother, when the stepchild 

was 18 years of age or over when the act was 

committed; or 

iv. Aunt or uncle, when the niece or nephew was 

18 years of age or over when the act was 

committed; or 

v. Great-aunt or great-uncle, when the grand-niece 

or grand-nephew was 18 years of age or over 

when the act was committed; or 

vi. Grandparent or step-grandparent, when the 

grandchild or step-grandchild was 18 years of 

age or over when the act was committed. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [750 ILCS 60/103]: 

“Domestic violence” means physical abuse, 

harassment, intimidation of a dependent, interference 

with personal liberty or willful deprivation but does 

not include reasonable direction of a minor child by a 

parent or person in loco parentis. 

• “Physical abuse” includes sexual abuse and 

means any of the following: (i) knowing or reckless 

use of physical force, confinement or restraint; 

(ii) knowing, repeated and unnecessary sleep 

deprivation; or (iii) knowing or reckless conduct 

which creates an immediate risk of physical harm. 


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A. is armed with a firearm; 

B. personally discharges a firearm during the 

commission of the offense; 

C. causes great bodily harm to the victim that: 

i. results in permanent disability; or 

3. the victim is 60 years of age or older; 

4. the victim is a person with a physical 

disability; 

5. the person acts in a manner that threatens or 

endangers the life of the victim or any other 

person; 

f. A person commits aggravated criminal sexual 


conduct with a victim who is at least 13 years of 

age but under 18 years of age and the person is 17 

years of age or over and holds a position of trust, 

authority, or supervision in relation to the victim. 

• “Harassment” means knowing conduct which 

is not necessary to accomplish a purpose that is 

reasonable under the circumstances; would cause 

a reasonable person emotional distress; and does 

cause emotional distress to the petitioner. Unless 

the presumption is rebutted by a preponderance 

of the evidence, the following types of conduct 

shall be presumed to cause emotional distress: 

(i) creating a disturbance at petitioner’s place of


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employment or school; (ii) repeatedly telephoning 

petitioner’s place of employment, home or 

residence; (iii) repeatedly following petitioner 

about in a public place or places; (iv) repeatedly 

keeping petitioner under surveillance by remaining 

present outside his or her home, school, place of 

employment, vehicle or other place occupied by 

petitioner or by peering in petitioner’s windows; 

(v) improperly concealing a minor child from 

petitioner, repeatedly threatening to improperly 

remove a minor child of petitioner’s from the 

jurisdiction or from the physical care of petitioner, 

repeatedly threatening to conceal a minor child 

from petitioner, or making a single such threat 

following an actual or attempted improper removal 

or concealment, unless respondent was fleeing 

an incident or pattern of domestic violence; or (vi) 

threatening physical force, confinement or restraint 

on one or more occasions. 

• “Intimidation of a dependent” means subjecting 

a person who is dependent because of age, 

health or disability to participation in or the 

witnessing of: physical force against another or 

physical confinement or restraint of another which 

constitutes physical abuse, regardless of whether 

the abused person is a family or household 

member. 

• “Interference with personal liberty” means 

committing or threatening physical abuse, 

harassment, intimidation or willful deprivation so 

as to compel another to engage in conduct from 

which she or he has a right to abstain or to refrain 

from conduct in which she or he has a right to 

engage. 

• “Willful deprivation” means willfully denying a 

person who because of age, health or disability 

requires medication, medical care, shelter, 

accessible shelter or services, food, therapeutic 

device, or other physical assistance, and thereby 

exposing that person to the risk of physical, mental 

or emotional harm, except with regard to medical 

care or treatment when the dependent person has 

expressed an intent to forgo such medical care or 

treatment. This paragraph does not create any new 

affirmative duty to provide support to dependent 

persons. 

DOMESTIC BATTERY [720 ILCS 5/12-3.2, 720 ILCS 

5/12-0.1]: 

A person commits domestic battery if he or she 

knowingly without legal justification by any means: 

1. causes bodily harm to any family or household 

member; 

2. makes physical contact of an insulting or 

provoking nature with any family or household 

member. 

• “Family or household members” include 

spouses, former spouses, parents, children, 

stepchildren, and other persons related by blood 

or by present or prior marriage, persons who 

share or formerly shared a common dwelling, 

persons who have or allegedly have a child in 

common, persons who share or allegedly share 

a blood relationship through a child, persons 

who have or have had a dating or engagement 

relationship, persons with disabilities and 

their personal assistants, and caregivers. 

For purposes of this Article, neither a casual 

acquaintanceship nor ordinary fraternization 

between 2 individuals in business or social 

contexts shall be deemed to constitute a dating 

relationship. 

STALKING [720 ILCS 5/12-7.3]: 

a. A person commits stalking when he or she 

knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed 

at a specific person, and he or she knows or 

should know that this course of conduct would 

cause a reasonable person to: 

1. fear for his or her safety or the safety of a third 

person; or 

2. suffer other emotional distress. 

a-3. person commits stalking when he or she, 

knowingly and without lawful justification, on 

at least 2 separate occasions follows another 

person or places the person under surveillance 

or any combination thereof and: 

1. at any time transmits a threat of immediate or 

future bodily harm, sexual assault, confinement 

or restraint and the threat is directed towards 

that person or a family member of that person; 

or 

2. places that person in reasonable apprehension 

of immediate or future bodily harm, sexual 

assault, confinement or restraint to or of that 

person or a family member of that person. 

a-5. A person commits stalking when he or she has 

previously been convicted of stalking another 

person and knowingly and without lawful 

justification on one occasion: 

1. follows that same person or places that same 

person under surveillance; and 

2. transmits a threat of immediate or future bodily 

harm, sexual assault, confinement or restraint to 

that person or a family member of that person. 

c. Definitions. For purposes of this Section: 

1. “Course of conduct” means 2 or more acts, 

including but not limited to acts in which a 

defendant directly, indirectly, or through third 

parties, by any action, method, device, or means 


or communicates to or about, a person, 

engages in other non-consensual contact, or 

interferes with or damages a person’s property 

or pet. A course of conduct may include contact 

via electronic communications. 

2. “Electronic communication” means 

any transfer of signs, signals, writings, 

sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature 

transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, 

electromagnetic, photoelectric, or photo-optical 

system. “Electronic communication” includes 

transmissions by a computer through the 

Internet to another computer. 

3. “Emotional distress” means significant mental 

suffering, anxiety or alarm. 

4. “Family member” means a parent, grandparent, 

brother, sister, or child, whether by whole 

blood, half-blood, or adoption and includes a 

step-grandparent, step-parent, step-brother, 

step-sister or step-child. “Family member” also 

means any other person who regularly resides 

in the household, or who, within the prior 6 

months, regularly resided in the household. 

5. “Follows another person” means (i) to move 

in relative proximity to a person as that person 

moves from place to place or (ii) to remain in 

relative proximity to a person who is stationary or 

whose movements are confined to a small area. 

“Follows another person” does not include a 

following within the residence of the defendant. 

6. “Non-consensual contact” means any contact 

with the victim that is initiated or continued 

without the victim’s consent, including but not 

limited to being in the physical presence of the 

victim; appearing within the sight of the victim; 

approaching or confronting the victim in a public 

place or on private property; appearing at the 

workplace or residence of the victim; entering 

onto or remaining on property owned, leased, 

or occupied by the victim; or placing an object 

on, or delivering an object to, property owned, 

leased, or occupied by the victim. 

7. “Places a person under surveillance” means: 

(1) remaining present outside the person’s 

school, place of employment, vehicle, other 

place occupied by the person, or residence 

other than the residence of the defendant; or 

(2) placing an electronic tracking device on the 

person or the person’s property. 

8. “Reasonable person” means a person in the 

victim’s situation. 

9. “Transmits a threat” means a verbal or written 

threat or a threat implied by a pattern of conduct 

or a combination of verbal or written statements 

or conduct. 

d. Exemptions. 

1. This Section does not apply to any individual or 

organization 

i. monitoring or attentive to compliance with 

public or worker safety laws, wage and hour 

requirements, or other statutory requirements, 

or 

ii. picketing occurring at the workplace that is 

otherwise lawful and arises out of a bona 

fide labor dispute, including any controversy 

concerning wages, salaries, hours, working 

conditions or benefits, including health 

and welfare, sick leave, insurance, and 

pension or retirement provisions, the making 

or maintaining of collective bargaining 

agreements, and the terms to be included in 

those agreements. 

2. This Section does not apply to an exercise of 

the right to free speech or assembly that is 

otherwise lawful. 

3. Telecommunications carriers, commercial 

mobile service providers, and providers of 

information services, including, but not limited 

to, Internet service providers and hosting service 

providers, are not liable under this Section, 

except for willful and wanton misconduct, by 

virtue of the transmission, storage, or caching 

of electronic communications or messages 

of others or by virtue of the provision of other 

related telecommunications, commercial mobile 

services, or information services used by others 

in violation of this Section. 

AGGRAVATED STALKING [720 ILCS 5/12-7.4]: 

a. A person commits aggravated stalking when he 

or she commits stalking and: 


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1. causes bodily harm to the victim; 

2. confines or restrains the victim; or 

3. violates a temporary restraining order, an order 

of protection, a stalking no contact order, a civil 

no contact order, or an injunction prohibiting 

the behavior described in subsection (b)(1) of 

Section 214 of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act 

of 1986. 

a-1. A person commits aggravated stalking when 

he or she is required to register under the Sex 

Offender Registration Act or has been previously 

required to register under that Act and commits 

the offense of stalking when the victim of the 

stalking is also the victim of the offense for 

which the sex offender is required to register 

under the Sex Offender Registration Act or a 

family member of the victim. 

(c) Exemptions. 

1. This Section does not apply to any individual or 

organization 

i. monitoring or attentive to compliance with 

public or worker safety laws, wage and hour 

requirements, or other statutory requirements, 

or 

ii. picketing occurring at the workplace that is 

otherwise lawful and arises out of a bona 

fide labor dispute including any controversy 

concerning wages, salaries, hours, working 

conditions or benefits, including health and 

welfare, sick leave, insurance, and pension 

or retirement provisions, the managing 

or maintenance of collective bargaining 

agreements, and the terms to be included in 

those agreements. 

2. This Section does not apply to an exercise of 

the right to free speech or assembly that is 

otherwise lawful. 

3. Telecommunications carriers, commercial 

mobile service providers, and providers of 

information services, including, but not limited 

to, Internet service providers and hosting service 

providers, are not liable under this Section, 

except for willful and wanton misconduct, by 

virtue of the transmission, storage, or caching 

of electronic communications or messages 

of others or by virtue of the provision of other 

related telecommunications, commercial mobile 

services, or information services used by others 

in violation of this Section. 

CYBERSTALKING [720 ILCS 5/12-7.5]: 

a. A person commits cyberstalking when he or she 

engages in a course of conduct using electronic 

communication directed at a specific person, and 

he or she knows or should know that would cause 

a reasonable person to: 

1. fear for his or her safety or the safety of a third 

person; or 

2. suffer other emotional distress. 

a-3. A person commits cyberstalking when he or 

she, knowingly and without lawful justification, 

on at least 2 separate occasions, harasses 

another person through the use of electronic 

communication and: 


future bodily harm, sexual assault, confinement, 



or 

2. places that person or a family member of 

that person in reasonable apprehension of 

immediate or future bodily harm, sexual assault, 

confinement, or restraint; or 

3. at any time knowingly solicits the commission of 

an act by any person which would be a violation 

of [the Criminal] Code directed towards that 

person or a family member of that person. 


she knowingly, surreptitiously, and without 

lawful justification, installs or otherwise places 

electronic monitoring software or spyware on an 

electronic communication device as a means to 

harass another person and: 





2. places that person or a family member of 

that person in reasonable apprehension of 


confinement, or restraint; or 

3. at any time knowingly solicits the commission 

of an act by any person which would be a 

violation of [the Criminal] Code directed towards 

that person or a family member of that person. 

For purposes of this Section, an installation or 

placement is not surreptitious if: 

1. with respect to electronic software, hardware, 

or computer applications, clear notice 

regarding the use of the specific type of 

tracking software or spyware is provided by 

the installer in advance to the owners and 

primary users of the electronic software, 

hardware, or computer application; or 

2. written or electronic consent of all owners 

and primary users of the electronic software, 

hardware, or computer application on 

which the tracking software or spyware 

will be installed has been sought and 

obtained through a mechanism that does 

not seek to obtain any other approvals 

or acknowledgment from the owners and 

primary users. 


she, knowingly and without lawful justification, 

creates and maintains an Internet website or 

webpage which is accessible to one or more 

third parties for a period of at least 24 hours, 

and which contains statements harassing 

another person and: 

1. which communicates a threat of immediate or 


or restraint, where the threat is directed towards 

that person or a family member of that person, or 

2. which places that person or a family member 

of that person in reasonable apprehension of 


confinement, or restraint, or 

3. which knowingly solicits the commission of an 

act by any person which would be a violation of 

[the Criminal] Code directed towards that person 

or a family member of that person. 

c. For purposes of this Section: 

1. “Course of conduct” means 2 or more acts, 

including but not limited to acts in which a 

defendant directly, indirectly, or through third 

parties, by any action, method, device, or means 


or communicates to or about, a person, 

engages in other non-consensual contact, or 

interferes with or damages a person’s property 

or pet. The incarceration in a penal institution of 

a person who commits the course of conduct is 

not a bar to prosecution under this Section. 

2. “Electronic communication” means 

any transfer of signs, signals, writings, 

sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature 

transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, 

electromagnetic, photoelectric, or photo-optical 

system. “Electronic communication” includes 

transmissions through an electronic device 

including, but not limited to, a telephone, 

cellular phone, computer, or pager, which 

communication includes, but is not limited to, 

e-mail, instant message, text message, or voice 

mail. 

2.1. “Electronic communication device” 

means an electronic device, including, 

but not limited to, a wireless telephone, 

personal digital assistant, or a portable or 

mobile computer. 

2.2. “Electronic monitoring software or 

spyware” means software or an application 

that surreptitiously tracks computer activity 

on a device and records and transmits the 

information to third parties with the intent to 

cause injury or harm. For the purposes of 

this paragraph (2.2), “intent to cause injury 

or harm” does not include activities carried 

out in furtherance of the prevention of 

fraud or crime or of protecting the security 

of networks, online services, applications, 

software, other computer programs, users, 

or electronic communication devices or 

similar devices. 

3. “Emotional distress” means significant mental 

suffering, anxiety or alarm. 

4. “Harass” means to engage in a knowing and 

willful course of conduct directed at a specific 

person that alarms, torments, or terrorizes that 

person. 

5. “Non-consensual contact” means any contact 

with the victim that is initiated or continued 

without the victim’s consent, including but not 

limited to being in the physical presence of the 

victim; appearing within the sight of the victim; 

approaching or confronting the victim in a public 

place or on private property; appearing at the 

workplace or residence of the victim; entering 

onto or remaining on property owned, leased, 

or occupied by the victim; or placing an object 

on, or delivering an object to, property owned, 

leased, or occupied by the victim. 

6. “Reasonable person” means a person in 

the victim’s circumstances, with the victim’s 

knowledge of the defendant and the defendant’s 

prior acts. 


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7. “Third party” means any person other than the 

person violating these provisions and the person 

or persons towards whom the violator’s actions 

are directed. 

d. Telecommunications carriers, commercial mobile 

service providers, and providers of information 

services, including, but not limited to, Internet 

service providers and hosting service providers, 

are not liable under this Section, except for 

willful and wanton misconduct, by virtue of the 

transmission, storage, or caching of electronic 

communications or messages of others or 

by virtue of the provision of other related 

telecommunications, commercial mobile services, 

or information services used by others in violation 

of this Section. 


e. A defendant who directed the actions of a third 

party to violate this Section, under the principles 

of accountability set forth in Article 5 of [the 

Criminal] Code, is guilty of violating this Section 

as if the same had been personally done by the 

defendant, without regard to the mental state 

of the third party acting at the direction of the 

defendant. 

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f. It is not a violation of this Section to: 

Definitions 

1. provide, protect, maintain, update, or upgrade 

networks, online services, applications, 

software, other computer programs, electronic 

communication devices, or similar devices 

under the terms of use applicable to those 

networks, services, applications, software, 

programs, or devices; 

2. interfere with or prohibit terms or conditions in 

a contract or license related to networks, online 

services, applications, software, other computer 

programs, electronic communication devices, or 

similar devices; or 

3. create any liability by reason of terms or 

conditions adopted, or technical measures 

implemented, to prevent the transmission of 

unsolicited electronic mail or communications. 

DATING VIOLENCE: 

Dating violence is not defined in the Illinois criminal code.

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