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Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

The College complies with the requirements of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforce-ment Act of 1994 and the federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, enacted on October 28, 2000, which went into effect October 28, 2002. Under these acts, sex offenders must register with the state in which an institution of higher education is located (even if they do not reside in that state) once they are enrolled or begin employment at that institution of higher educa-tion. Changes in enrollment or employment status must be made known to the state as well.

Individuals covered by the act include those enrolled at an institution of higher education in any state on a full-time or part-time basis or those with any full-time or part-time em-ployment at an institution of higher education in any state, with or without compensation, for more than 14 days, or for an aggregate period exceeding 30 days in a calendar year.

The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising their campus community where to obtain law enforcement agency information provided by their state concerning registered sex offenders. Under the New York State Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA), rules have been established regarding the dissemination of informa-tion on sex offenders. Complete information can be obtained at the SORA Web site: www .criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/index.htm . SORA has four distinct procedures for community notification:

First, local law enforcement agencies are notified whenever a sex offender moves into their jurisdiction. That agency may notify schools and other “entities with vulnerable popula-tions” (including Skidmore College) about the presence of a level 2 or level 3 offender if the offender poses a threat to public safety. The Saratoga Springs Police Department (518-584-1800) collects and disseminates this information in the Saratoga Springs community.

Second, SORA established a for-fee 900-288-3838 information line that citizens can call to determine if an individual is listed in the registry.

Third, SORA provides for the distribution of the subdirectory of high risk (level 3) sex offenders to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Citizens can review the subdirectory at local law enforcement agencies. The subdirectory includes photographs of all level 3 offenders.

Fourth, the subdirectory is available via the Web: www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/

Policies for Possession, use and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

New York State law states that no person under the age of 21 may possess or consume alco-holic beverages. While Skidmore College complies with New York State Alcohol Beverage Control laws, campus policy goes beyond mere compliance by defining acceptable behavior with regard to alcohol and by placing emphasis on individual responsibility and educa-tional awareness. Violations of the College’s alcohol policy are considered infractions of the Skidmore Honor Code and are subject to appropriate campus disciplinary action. Key points of the College alcohol policy are given below: