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Campus Safety and Compliance
Campus Safety
McCann 105 | 
419-783-2625 | After Hours Crisis: 419-439-0359
Defiance College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Safety Coverage: Campus Safety provides 24/7 coverage with professional evening and overnight Campus Safety Officers, supplemented by periodic patrols from the Defiance Police Department. Officers may request identification, determine campus business, and involve law enforcement when necessary.
- Residence Hall Access: All residence hall entrances remain locked at all times and require a valid student ID card for entry.
- Hours & Contact: Campus Safety Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can be reached at 419-783-2625.
- Emergency Notifications: The College uses a multi-channel alert system (email, text, and phone) to notify the campus community of weather delays, closings, and other emergencies.
- Incident Reporting: Incidents on campus can be reported using the Incident Report Form or by contacting Residence Life at 419-783-2563.
Reporting Guidelines For Criminal Activity
All members of the Defiance College community should immediately report incidences of criminal activity. In emergency situations, contact local law enforcement by dialing 9‐1‐1 from any campus extension. For non‐emergency situations, contact the Security Office, ext. 2625. Student Life or Security personnel will assist you in making a formal report. Persons wishing to maintain anonymity may submit a confidential report for the purposes of crime reporting. This information will be used to help prevent crime and to alert members of the college community if warranted. Voluntary confidential reports of crime will be counted in the annual crime statistics for Defiance College.
If there is a serious incident that, in the opinion of the Dean of Students or local law enforcement, represents an ongoing or continuing threat to the campus, a “timely warning” will be issued. This information will be disseminated to the campus through the campus phone message system, campus email, the College website, and when appropriate, through the Emergency Notification System (ENS).
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Title IX Coordinator and Team
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated college official with primary responsibility for coordinating the College’s compliance with Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees the implementation of grievance procedures, which includes notification, investigation and disposition of complaints of sex discrimination. The Title IX Coordinator will coordinate the provision of educational materials and training for the campus community. Finally, the Title IX Coordinator will ensure a fair and neutral process for all parties and monitor all other aspects of the University’s Title IX compliance. The Title IX Coordinator reports directly to the President of the College and is housed in the office of the Dean of Students. Questions about this policy should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Anyone wishing to make a report relating to discrimination or harassment may do so by reporting the concern to the college Title IX Coordinator.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Defiance College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of: race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
Lisa Marsalek
419-783-2587
lmarsalek@defiance.edu
Matt Gehring
419-783-2378
mgehring@defiance.edu
Mary Burkholder
419-783-2360
mburkholder@defiance.edu
Jennifer Walton
419-783-2563
jwalton@defiance.edu
Parking on Campus
Motor Vehicle Parking Policy
All student motorized vehicles on campus must be registered annually with the Office of Campus Safety (McCann 105) at the beginning of each academic year or within five class days following a student’s enrollment at the College. Students may only register one motorized vehicle on campus. Faculty and staff may register multiple vehicles, but are encouraged to have only one vehicle on campus at a given time. All registered vehicles must display a parking sticker in the left front windshield area to avoid being ticketed for an unregistered vehicle. Students are issued new registration stickers for their motorized vehicles each year.
Parking Registration
Students must complete the vehicle registration form. All students are automatically billed a $80 parking fee at the beginning of the academic year ($40 if enrolling after fall semester).
Students who do not plan to park a vehicle on campus may opt out of this parking fee by completing the parking waiver form. This waiver should be completed by the tenth day of the academic semester in which the fee is charged. The student parking fee is non-refundable.
Prohibited Parking
Specific parking designations are identified for residential and commuting students, as well as faculty, staff, and affiliated personnel.
Residential student vehicles are prohibited at the Weaner Community Center and McMaster Gym AT ALL TIMES.
On weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. during fall and spring terms, residential students are not permitted to park in Hubbard/McCann, Serrick Campus Center, or Dana Hall parking lots.
Residential parking at the Dix Tennis Courts or Coressel Stadium parking lots is prohibited on all HOME GAME DAYS.
ALL student and visitor parking is prohibited at the parking lot of St. John United Church of Christ (located between the church and the Weaner Community Center) when orange cones are present and it is posted “Church Parking Only.”
Violators will be ticketed and/or towed.
Appeals Process
A student who has received a ticket has 3 calendar days after issuance of a ticket to submit a written appeal or online appeal to the Office of Student Life. These appeals will be reviewed by student members of the College Judicial Committee who will make a determination. If a student disagrees with the decision of the student panel, they may appeal to the Dean of Students, whose decision will be final.
A student who does not file an appeal within 3 calendar days from date of the ticket waives the right to appeal.
Health Resources
At this time, Defiance College has limited on-campus health service options; however, there are a number of health care options available within a short drive of campus. These medical facilities provide a wide variety of services that benefit needs of our students.
On-Campus Nurse Practitioner
IMPORTANT: If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please get tested prior to going to the health center. Email covid19@defiance.edu or call 419-783-2562 to get tested!
All office visits for students are free. Walk-ins are welcome.
OFFICE HOURS
Location: Health Center, Serrick 218
Monday: 8am-9:45am
Tuesday: 2:45pm-4:30pm
Thursday: 2:45pm-4:30pm
Friday: 8am-9:45am
Email the nurse at healthcenter@defiance.edu
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital (1.0 miles from campus)
1200 Ralston Ave, Defiance, Ohio 43512
Phone: 419-783-6955 Website
Offers Express Care (located in the emergency room) to treat minor injuries or illnesses that need immediate attention. Express Care services are available Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. They accept most health insurance plans that include ProMedica facilities. Cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are also accepted at the time of service.
Mercy Health – Defiance Clinic (1.8 miles from campus)
1400 E. Second Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
Phone: 419-784-1414 Website
Offers Urgent Care services to provide extended physician hours seven days a week. Appointments are not necessary, but patients are asked to call ahead if possible. Urgent Care is located inside the east entrance of the clinic. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Defiance County General Heath District (1.8 miles from campus)
1300 E. Second Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512
Phone: 419-784-3818 Website
Offers immunizations and limited health screenings. Immunizations are available the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Health screening and testing are available the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month but at varying times depending on the type of screening. Please check the website to see the complete list of screenings and times.
There are three pharmacies within walking distance of the campus.