Crime Statistics
In an effort to provide members of the campus community with information about campus crime and crime-related problems, Sterling College reports crimes using the definitions as described in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Additionally, officials of the College with significant responsibility for students and campus activities are required by federal law to notify the Department of Public Safety of crimes that are defined under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
- Criminal Offenses—Criminal Homicide, including: a) Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter, and b) Negligent Manslaughter; Sex Offenses including: a) Forcible, and b) Non-forcible; 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, or Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property that were motivated by bias; and
- Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action for Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, etc., Drug Abuse Violations and Liquor Law Violations.
The Dean of Students and Risk Management Committee review all crimes for manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the victim's actual or perceived race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender presentation, ethnicity, or disability. Any student, faculty member or employee who is the victim of a bias-motivated incident or hate crime is encouraged to file a report immediately. The College takes all reports seriously and will thoroughly investigate every incident and work with local law enforcement agencies whenever necessary.
The following statistics are provided in accordance with Title II of the Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act. The listed criminal offenses were reported to the Dean of Students, the President of the College, and local police.
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6/11-6/12
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6/10-6/11
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6/09-6/10
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6/08-6/09
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6/07-6/08
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Murder
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Manslaughter
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Rape
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Other Sex Offenses
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Assault
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Burglary
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3
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1
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0
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0
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0
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Arson
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Liquor Law Violation
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Drug Abuse Violation
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Weapons Possession
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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To report a crime or any suspicious activity or person seen loitering uninvited on campus, notify a Resident Supervisor, staff or faculty on-site, or:
Favor Ellis, Dean of Students
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Sydney Flowers, Director of Residential Life
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Safety and Security
Sterling has no security officers. Since there are no local off-campus law enforcement services, there is no direct monitoring of off-campus criminal activity. Members of the Sterling community work hard to take care of themselves and each other. Students monitor their residences and shared spaces for cleanliness, safety, appropriate behavior, and uninvited visitors. Weekly community meetings and House Meetings are two forums for discussing security problems and encouraging students to be responsible for the health and safety of their community.
- All members of the Sterling community are encouraged to report emergencies and suspicious and criminal activities.
- In an emergency, dial 911 and notify the nearest Residence Supervisor, faculty, or staff member.
- Notify residence supervisor or faculty member in charge.
- Report incident to the Dean of Students directly and through an Incident Report. (need to Link to Incident Report – Attached)
- Non-emergency injuries should be reported to the Wellness Center.
- Suspicious activity should be reported to the nearest Residence Supervisor, faculty, or staff member.
If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the College or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. With your permission, the Dean of Students can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity. The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to ensure the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, the College can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant, and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crimes statistics for the institution.
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Statewide Community Supports
Emergencies
- Fire and Emergency: 911
- Northern Kingdom Crisis Line: 334-6744
- Derby State Police: 1-802-988-4315
- Copley Hospital Emergency Room: 888-8368
- Poison Control Center: 1-877-658-3456 (toll-free)
Health
- Women’s Center at Copley Hospital: 888-8100
- Hardwick Health Center: 472-3300
- Lamoille County Mental Health: 888-4914 (daytime)
- Planned Parenthood: 888-3077
Hotlines
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-234-1253
- Narcotics Anonymous: 1-802-773-5757
- Vermont AIDS hotline: 1- 800-882-2437
- Vermont Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Project (suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people): 1-866-488-7386
- Veterans Crisis Hotlines: 1-877-VET-2-VET or 1-800-273-8255
Sexual Assault
- AWARE (Aid to Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies): 472-6643
- Clarina Howard Nichols Center (aid to victims of sexual assault): 888-5256
LGBTQ
- Outright Vermont: 1-802.865.9677
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Community Behavior Guidelines
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Community Agreements
- Show up.
- Be present. Engage.
- One diva, one mic. (Listen!)
- Step up, step back.
- Respect each other.
- Honesty. Patience. Creativity.
- Assume the best.
- Take care of each other.
- Take care of yourself.
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Each student at Sterling deserves to have positive living and learning experiences.
We consider two guidelines to be critical to our functioning as an educational community. Students who do not abide by these guidelines may be dismissed from the college:
1. Behavior that threatens the physical or mental health, security, privacy, property or learning experience of any member of the community will not be tolerated.
2. Students must abide by the drug and alcohol policy:
Drug and Alcohol Policy
By enrolling in Sterling College, or by accepting employment, individuals agree to abide by college substance abuse standards and certify awareness of this policy.
Possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs (including alcohol for those under 21 years of age) is prohibited on the Sterling College campus. This includes being under the influence of such substances while on campus or participating in college-sponsored activities. Supplying underage drinkers with alcohol is considered a serious offense by the State of Vermont and by Sterling College. Abuse of any substances which results in destructive behaviors will be addressed by the Dean of Students as a violation of the first guideline for Community Behavior.
Disciplinary Procedures
The Dean of Students will investigate accusations of violations of community behavior guidelines, and may bring cases to a Judicial Committee if there are questions of fact in a particular case. If the Dean of Students or a Judicial Committee determines that a violation has occurred, the student may be issued a written warning or placed on Social Probation. Continued violations will result in students being placed on Social Probation or dismissed from the College.
Social Probation
Social Probation includes a contract, created with the student, that is designed to help the student reflect on their behaviors, foster accountability, and to take corrective actions to prevent future incidents. Each contract is reflective of the individual and the nature of the incident.
Judicial Committee
Infractions of community guidelines may be referred to Judicial Committee consisting of two faculty members and four students chosen at random. The Dean of Students will gather information about each case and will call meetings of a Judicial Committee. Consequences for a violation range from Social Probation to expulsion.
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Emergency Protocol
In the event of an emergency, treat any injuries with first aid to the extent that you are qualified. All Resident Supervisors and Student Life staff at Sterling College are CPR / 1st Aid certified, and/or are trained as Wilderness First Responders.
If injury appears to require immediate medical attention, call 911 which will contact to the following resources:
State Police (Derby), Fire (Craftsbury), or Ambulance (Hardwick)
or
Call the Poison Control Center 1-877-658-3456 (a toll-free number)
Also contact on-campus faculty/staff as listed below, for any emergency (medical, psychological, any situation which you feel requires professional intervention).
**For emergencies requiring a counseling intervention**
Leland Peterson
586-7711 x120
Wellness Center
586-7711 x117
**For emergencies requiring maintenance**
Steve Smith
586-7711 x119
**For emergencies involving animals on the farm**
Rick Thomas
586-7711 x151
For contact outside the 8-5 work week, call the College Pager: (802) 290-9931
Favor Ellis, Dean of Students
587-7711 x127
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Pavel Cenkl, Dean of the College
586-7711 x140
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Matthew Derr, President
586-7711 x132
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Jennifer Payne, Dean of Work
586-7711 x126
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Missing Student Policy
Sterling College will actively investigate any report of a missing student who is enrolled at the College. If a member of the Sterling community has reason to believe that a student is missing, all possible efforts are made to locate the student to determine his or her state of health and well-being. This effort is coordinated by the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Residential Life team and the missing student’s family and friends.
If not located within 24 hours, appropriate family members, associates, or a College official will make an official missing person report with local law enforcement. Sterling College will cooperate with, aid, and assist the primary investigative agency in all ways prescribed by law.
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Contact Us
E-Mail Address:
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Mailing Address:
Sterling College Admissions
PO Box 72
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
Physical Address:
Sterling College
16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
Phone: (800) 648-3591
Fax: (802) 586-2596
After-Hour Emergency: (802) 321-8374
Full Directory Links:
Faculty Directory
Office Directory
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