Campus Safety

Safety Reports

Bay College prepares an Annual Security Report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report contains information regarding reporting of crimes and other emergencies occurring on campus, the college’s security policies, and the crime arrest and referral statistics reported to designated campus officials and local law enforcement agencies.

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Surveillance

Bay College maintains high-definition video cameras throughout buildings and grounds, on both our Main and West campuses, to promote a safe environment for students, employees, and guests.

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Safety Training

Bay College provides interactive ongoing safety training for employees, which is then taught to students in the classroom and practiced routinely in offices. Board of Trustees Policy 1040 Safety and Security governs safety and security expectations on Bay College campuses.

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Chemical Safety

Bay College strives to protect all members of the College community from the health and environmental hazards presented by chemicals. We define procedures, safety equipment specifications, and work practices in our Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) and expect them to be properly enforced, implemented, and observed. The Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officer (DCHO) is responsible for implementing the provisions of the CHP. College employees are responsible for observing the provisions of the CHP and for reporting unsafe conditions to their immediate supervisor. Students are responsible for following the Lab Standards outlined by their instructors. For more information, please contact Steve Carlson, Coordinator of Departmental Chemical Hygiene Officers at 906-217-4080.

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Bay Alert

Bay College has subscribed to e2Campus to send time-sensitive emergency communication to students, faculty and staff who opt-in. By employing a variety of electronic communication tools, such as text messaging, email, and RSS feeds, emergency messages can be sent simultaneously to registered campus community members via cell phone, home phone, and WiFi enabled devices.

All information you provide to the site is private and will not be shared. Bay College will only use the system in the event of a critical emergency. Registration is free, however your cell phone carrier may charge standard text messaging fees.

Students are automatically enrolled into the BayAlert system soon after enrolling in classes. We announce weather alerts early in the morning before classes start if there is a closure due to severe weather or mechanical failure. The warnings will also be issued through the college email system to students, faculty, and staff.

In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of campus personnel, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide “timely warning” will be issued through the college’s communication systems. Depending on the particular circumstance the College may also post a notice on the College website, the myBay portal, and notify local media. In such instances, a copy of the notice will also be distributed to each campus student apartment.

The timely warning statement will also provide instructions on what actions you should take. A timely warning is meant to provide information so you can make decisions about your personal safety. For example, if college personnel are aware of someone stealing items on campus, a timely warning could be issued so you are aware and can take extra measures to keep your valuables safe. Or, as another example, if college personnel receive complaints about a person exposing themselves in the parking lots, they may issue a timely warning so you are more aware of your surroundings.

Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to a campus security authority immediately.