WiFi Access

iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Wi-Fi.
3. Choose NUwave from the list of available
networks.
4. Sign in using your Northeastern username
and password.
5. Accept the certificate
and complete authentication.
Android:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Network & Internet.
3. Select Wi-Fi.
4. Choose NUwave.
5. Ensure that the correct authentication
methods are selected:
1. Select PEAP under EAP method.
2. Select MSCHAPV2 under Phase 2 authentication.
3. Choose Request Certificate Status under CA
certificate.
4. Leave the anonymous identity field blank.
5. Type in your Northeastern username under
Identity.
6. Type in your Northeastern password under
Password.
7. Once connected to NUwave, tap the gear icon >
Advanced > Privacy > Use Device MAC.
NU Exchange
Orientation
Spring 2023
The Global Experience Office

Overview and
Introductions!
How to
reach us: By appointment –
More info to come!
geoincomingexchange@northeastern.edu
175 Richards Hall
+1 617-373-5276
 Schedule
10:00AM: Check-in and Breakfast

10:30AM: Introductions and Global Experience Office (GEO) Overview

11:00AM: Title IX – Office for University Equity and Compliance

11:30AM: Office of Global Services

12:00PM: Academics

1:00PM: Break

1:15PM: My Global Identities Panel Discussion

2:00PM: Health and Safety

3:00PM: NU/Boston Overview

3:30PM: Wrap-up and Meal Vouchers

Course Registration Update
Digital Resource Folder
Includes the following:

1. NU Exchange Full Presentation

2. Campus Map
3. Jeff’s Boston Tips
4. Husky Card Q&A
5. Mobile Phone Guide
6. Orientation Agenda
Country/Region Call
Australia
Brazil
China
Ecuador
France
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Italy
Kenya
Mexico
Mozambique
Nepal
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
United States
Vietnam
University Equity & Compliance
 9/2/2022

Know Your IX
Office for University Equity and Compliance

▪ Overview of policies and definitions

▪ Northeastern Community Member Rights
▪ How to Report Discrimination
▪ Resolution Options

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The Office for University Equity and

Compliance
Responsible for leading efforts to maintain the Northeastern’s
compliance with federal and state laws related to sexual
misconduct and discrimination or harassment based on a
protected category.
We offer the Northeastern communitya place to discuss and
report issues and concerns regardingdiscrimination and
harassment and provide multiple pathways towards a resolution,
including investigations through a formal resolutionprocess.

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Policy on Equal Opportunity

• Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, religious creed, genetic

information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry,
veteran or disability status.

Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment + Title IX

• Prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual

exploitation, stalking

Policy on Non-Fraternization

• Prohibits romantic/sexual relationships where there is a difference in

power/position

Overall definitions

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Any form of sexual contact

that occurs
without consent
Sexual and/or through the use of
force, threat of force,
Assault intimidation, or coercion.

1. Unwelcome, sexual conduct

Sexual that unreasonably interferes
with, or creates a hostile
environment for, an
individual's participation in a
Haras University Program or Activity
OR
sment 2. An employee or
other community
member of the
university
conditioning the
provision of an aid,
benefit, or service of the
recipient on an
individual’s
Verbal
participation in
unwelcome sexual
Physical Visual
conduct (Quidpro quo
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Gender‐B
ased Harassment based on
gender, sexual
orientation, gender
Harassme identity, or gender
expression that has the
nt purpose or effect of
creating a hostile living,
learning, or working
environment.

9 Verbal
Physical Visual

A course of conduct
Stalking directed at a specific
person, that would cause
a reasonable person to
fear for their safety or the
safety of others OR to
suffer substantial
emotional distress.

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Sexual
Exploitation
Providing drugs, alcohol, or other
substances to a person(s) with or without
their knowledge, with the intent to impair
their ability to withhold consent or their
ability to knowingly consent to sexual
activity.
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12
9/2/2022
When a person(s) takes
non‐consensual sexual
advantage of another.
Observing, viewing, filming,
photographing, recording, or
transmitting photographs, video, or
recordings of any type of sexual acts
or person in state of undress without
consent.
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Domestic/ Dating
Violence
The intentional infliction
of physical, sexual, or
psychological harm on a
current or former
Emotional Financial partner or spouse.

Physical Sexual

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Rights and Supportive Measures

Receive referrals to
Report or NOT Report Seek Informal or Formal Discuss options of
the incident to the confidential medical,
Resolution through the pursuing criminal counseling, and related
University and/or police University charges with NUPD services on/off campus

Access alternative Change academic/social Receive assistance

housing arrangements or work schedules and Receive a University No obtaining a judicial
(for students) obligations Contact Order restraining/protective
order

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The University wants everyone to feel safe

and comfortable reporting an allegation of
Non‐ discrimination.
Retaliation
Community members are protected from
Policy retaliationfor reporting discrimination.

All parties participating in an investigation

or disciplinary process including witnesses
are protected from retaliation.

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1. AVP & Ti tl e IX Coordinator: Mark Jannoni,

m.ja nnoni@northeastern.edu or
ouec@northeastern.edu
Private
Reporting 2. NUPD: Emergency 617.373.3333; Non‐
Emergency 617.373.2121 (Reporting sexual
mi s conduct to NUPD does NOT commit the
Options s urvi vor to future legal action.)

3. Any Ma ndated University Reporter (faculty or

s ta ff)

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Reporting to OUEC
Complete an Online Discrimination Complaint Report

• Located at http://www.northeastern.edu/ouec/file-a-complaint/
• This report will go directly to the University’s AVP & Title IX Coordinator, Mark
Jannoni and the OUEC team

Email: OUEC@northeastern.edu

• Less secure than online reporting form

Call +1.617.373.4644

In Person 125 Richards Hall

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Mandated University Reporters

• All University faculty and staff, with very few exceptions, are considered Mandatory
University Reporters and are required to report information about discrimination and sexual
misconduct to the OUEC

• Also includes student workers who assume roles which other students may reasonably
believe obligate that student worker to report allegations of a Prohibited Offense (e.g.
Resident Assistants, OL’s, Graduate Research Assistant or Teaching Assistants
• Mandated University Reporters will limit report to only those individuals with a need‐to‐
know.
OUEC
NUPD IF there is an immediate health, wellness or safety concern.

• The OUEC will try to honor a request for anonymity or to not investigate, when possible.

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Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern

(OPEN)
• Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Confidential Resource Advisors
• Community Consultation Services

Confidential University Health and

Reporting Counseling Services

(617) 373-2772

Options Find@Northeastern
+1.877.233.9477 (U.S.),
855.229.8797 (Canada), or
+1.781.457.7777 (Int’l)

Center for Spirituality,

Dialogue and Service
(Spiritual Advisors Only)

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What happens once a
9/2/2022

report is made?

• OUEC reaches out to Complainant to review

reporting, rights, and resources
• Formal Complaint
• Formal vs. Informal Process
• Complainant has option to pursue
informal/investigative action if Respondentis a
community member

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Formal Complaint
In order for there to be a University investigation, a Formal Complaint must:
1. be filed by a Complainant alleging a Prohibited Offense against a Respondent
and
2. they must request that the university investigate the allegation.

At the time of filing a Formal Complaint, a Complainant must be participating in or

attempting to participate in the education program or activity of the university with
which the Formal Complaint is filed.
• This means that the University can no longer act on complaints from
Complainants outside of Northeastern under Title IX (but we can under SGBH).

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Formal Process Informal Process

• Full University Investigation • Voluntary

• Formal findings of fact • Remedy‐driven process
• No formal finding of fact
• Can result in discipline • No formal discipline
• Both Respondent and Complainant • Examples:
are able to review all • Facilitated dialogue
• Education/Training
information/evidence collected • Impact statement
• Where Title IX Policy applies, • Cannot be offered where there is a
parties may be asked to submit to student Complainant and an employee
cross examination Respondent

These options are available in SGBH/Title IX, and EO Policies

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Office for University Equity and Compliance

Mark Jannoni
Assistant Vice President & Title IX Coordinator
m.jannoni@northeastern.edu

Liz Weber Brigid Hart-Molloy

Deputy Coordinator Deputy Coordinator
e.weber@northeastern.edu b.hart-molloy@northeastern.edu

Diana Fitzgerald
Janet Cha Investigator
Investigator d.fitzgerald@northeastern.edu
j.cha@northeastern.edu

www.northeastern.edu/ouec
Richards Hall # 125 ouec@northeastern.edu # 617.373.4644

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Office of Global Services (OGS)
 J-1 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT ORIENTATION
 Office of Global Services (OGS)
Contact Information:
360 Huntington Ave
354 Richards Hall

Phone: 617-373-2310

Website: www.northeastern.edu/ogs

E-mail: ogs@northeastern.edu

Business hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Please call our office to schedule a virtual appointment with an advisor

 Student Check-In

• Check-in link will be sent to your

student email

• OGS will validate you in SEVIS once

you have successfully completed the
Immigration Clearance for J-1
students
 Your Visa Stamp Visa Category

City of Issue

Number of Entries: Expiration Date

Single, Multiple, 1,
2

212(e) Notation
Visa Number
Your Visa Stamp
• Must be valid any time you enter the U.S.

• Can expire while you are inside the U.S.

• Does not determine your duration of stay

• Does not determine whether you have lawful presence in the U.S.

• Cannot be renewed inside the U.S.

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not require a visa stamp

I-94 Record

• Retrievable at i94.cbp.dhs.gov

• Electronic arrival record

• Travel history

If your I-94 shows any incorrect information,

please contact OGS
 Your DS 2019
SEVIS ID Number
Personal Information

Field of Study School Information

Funding Information
Program Dates

Travel Validation
 212(e) Two-Year Home Residency Requirement

• 212(e) notation on visa stamp and DS-2019 Why would I be subject to the 212(e)?

• Can affect exchange visitors in all J • Government funding (home country, U.S.,
categories, regardless of program duration international organization)

• Skills list
• Temporarily prevents individuals from
returning to the U.S. in H, K, L, or • Graduate medical training/education
Permanent Resident status

• Temporarily prevents individuals from

212(e) is determined by home country and
applying for a change of status from within
U.S. Department of State
the U.S. (except for A or G status)
212(e) Two-Year Home Residency Requirement

• Exchange visitors subject to the 212(e) must demonstrate two years of

physical presence in their country of citizenship or legal permanent
residence, as indicated on the DS-2019, in order to be eligible for an H, K,
or L visa or a greencard

• Time spent in the country of citizenship or legal permanent residence

does not need to be continuous

• Two-year "clock" begins the day after the program end date on the DS-
2019
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(SEVIS)

• Database used by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to track F-1

students, J-1 exchange visitors, and their dependents

• SEVIS record includes:

• Biographical and contact information

• Program information (degree level, major, etc.)

• Program dates

• Funding information
Maintaining Your J-1 Status
• Maintain minimum full-time enrollment every term

• Undergraduate: 12 credits

• Graduate: 8 credits (6 credits for students with a Stipended Graduate

Assistantship)

• Maintain active health insurance that meets the federal requirements for J-
1 exchange visitors

• Do not work without appropriate authorization

• Update any changes to your contact information within 10 days in

myNortheastern
Maintaining Your J-1 Status
• Submit the Request for SEVIS I-20/DS-2019 to OGS if:
• You change your major
• There has been a change to your funding
• You are adding/removing dependents
• There has been a change to your legal name
• You damaged or lost your DS-2019
Health Insurance
• All J-1/J-2 exchange visitors are required to carry health insurance that
meets the following minimum requirements:
• Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness

• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000

• Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or
her home country in the amount of $50,000

• A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

• If you extend your program (e.g. Academic Training), you must also
extend your health insurance coverage
Employment: On Campus
• Available immediately

• 20 hours per week during academic term

• More than 20 hours per week during vacation periods

• Prior work authorization required
• Submit J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization Request to OGS at
least 10 business days before the start of your employment
• SEVIS will be updated, no new DS-2019 issued
Employment: Academic Training (AT)
• Only for J-1 Degree Student category
• 18 months of AT available for undergraduate and Master’s level students
• 36 months of AT available for Doctorate level students
• Pre-Completion AT

• Co-op or internship
• Post-Completion AT

• Employment after program completion

• Prior work authorization required

• Submit Academic Training Authorization Request to OGS at least 15 business
days before the start of your employment
Program End Date
• Indicated on your DS-2019

• If you have not completed your program requirements by

the program end date, you must extend your program prior to
the program end date

• Submit the Program Extension Request to OGS at least 30 days before

the program end date
Program End Date
• If you are authorized for Post-Completion AT, your program end
date will be extended

• 30-day grace period following program end

• You are not able to study or work during grace period
• Once you leave the U.S., you cannot return in J-1 status
Travel Outside the U.S.

passport valid at least 6 valid visa valid DS-2019 with travel signature
months into the future (travel signatures are valid for one
year)
Travel Outside the U.S.
• Automatic Revalidation
• You may be eligible to re-enter the U.S. with
an expired J-1 visa if you have traveled to one
of following countries for less than 30 days:

Canada
Mexico
adjacent islands

• Other eligibility requirements apply,

please visit travel.state.gov for details
Social Security Number
• SSN is for life
• To apply, you will need:
• Passport
• I-94
• DS-2019
• J-1 On-Campus Authorization Letter, if applicable
• Proof of employment
• Apply at the Social Security Administration
Federal and State Taxes

• International students are required to file taxes annually

• Taxes are filed for the previous calendar year

• OGS cannot provide tax advice

• OGS provides Sprintax access, a tax preparation software, during tax season

Please visit www.irs.gov for tax information

State IDs and Driver’s Licenses
• Issued by the Massachusetts
Registry of Motor Vehicles

• To apply, you must be able to show

immigration documents indicating a
program duration of at least 12
months

• Your ID or license will be issued for

the duration of your program
Be Aware of Scams
• Nobody from the U.S. government will ever
contact you directly

• Never disclose any personal information over

e-mail or the phone to anyone claiming to be
from any government agency

• Always report any suspicious e-mails, phone

calls, or letters to OGS

• Never pay any money to anyone who calls

with threats of deportation
Follow Us On Social Media

@NU_OGS Office of Global Services

Northeastern OGS
Northeastern University
Academics
Exchange Student Academic
Welcome
Spring 2023
ACADEMIC WELCOME
Bailey Marcus Brousseau
Senior Academic Advisor
College of Engineering
 The Northeastern Journey

Academic Transformative Experiential Focus on Co-curricular

Success Research Opportunities Global Activities
Society
Your Academic Success Toolbox
Faculty
Teaching Assistants
Progress Reports

Academic Advising

COE Tutoring Center

Subjects within College of Engineering

COE Student Groups

Study Groups

University Peer Tutoring Program

All subjects
 Academic Expectations
Student Code of Conduct Extra Help
• Academic Integrity Policy • Tutoring
• Northeastern University • TA’s
Student Code of Conduct • Office Hours

Classroom Expectations Academic Dates and

• Time management Deadlines
• Communication • Academic Calendar
• Participation
• Syllabus, Canvas, Emails
 Supplemental Instruction (SI)

• Impact on Academic Performance

• Benefits of being proactive
• Many opportunities for SI
• How to Get the Most Out of Tutoring
• Peer-to-Peer Learning
• Study Groups
 Student Clubs and Organizations

• A great way to expand your knowledge base and gain experience to grow
your resume
• Clubs and organizations also provide valuable opportunities for leadership
and networking with peers
• Sense of belonging leads to greater academic success
 Research
• As an R1 research institute, Northeastern offers the opportunity to work
with faculty on a wide variety of ongoing research projects.

• Participating in undergraduate research can provide you with invaluable

skills, knowledge, and experience to render yourself more prepared and
competitive when applying for co-op positions.
 Additional Support

• Northeastern Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service

• Career Development
• Center for Student Involvement
• Disability Resource Center
• Find at Northeastern
• University Health and Counseling Services
• Global Experience Office Global Experience Office
Thank You, and Welcome to
Northeastern!
Take a break. Have a snack.
(15 minutes)
My Global Identities
Cultural Life Panel Discussion

Rachel Moo
Asian American Center

Soo Laski
Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service

Dr. Denise Douglas

John D. O’Bryant African American Institute

Michelle Wallace
LGBTQA Resource Center
 Contact Information
Asian American Center
Director: Rachel Moo
109 Hemenway Street Boston MA 02115
Annex: 405 Ell Hall
https://www.northeastern.edu/aac/
Center for Intercultural Engagement
Director: Naomi Boase
Curry Student Center, 1st Floor
360 Huntington Avenue Boston MA 02115
https://cie.sites.northeastern.edu
Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service
Director: Alexander Levering Kern
Ell Hall, Second Floor
360 Huntington Avenue 02115
https://www.northeastern.edu/spirituallife/
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Director: Mary Barrows
20 Dodge Hall Boston MA 02115
https://drc.sites.northeastern.edu/
John D. O’Bryant African American Institute
Director: Richard O’Bryant
40 Leon Street Boston MA 02115
https://www.northeastern.edu/aai/
LatinX Student Cultural Center
Director: Ana Mary Rusch
104 Forsyth Street Boston MA 02115
http://www.northeastern.edu/latinx/
LGBTQA Resource Center
Director: Kevin Vetiac
101 & 328 Curry Student Center
360 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA. 02115
https://studentlife.northeastern.edu/lgbtqa/
Social Justice Resource Center
Director: Naomi Boase
172 Curry Student Center
https://sjrc.sites.northeastern.edu
Health & Safety
Welcome
Northeastern University Police Department
716 Columbus Avenue / 100 CP - Boston, MA 02115

Website: northeastern.edu/nupd

Survey: bit.ly/nupdsurvey

JJ Cappa, International Safety & Security Specialist

j.cappa@northeastern.edu (617) 373-5712

Officer Anika Crutchfield

a.crutchfield@northeastern.edu (617) 373-3940
Global Safety Office – What We Do

The Global Safety Office is an NUPD unit specializing in pre-

departure training, global event monitoring, and emergency
response in support of Northeastern students, faculty, and staff
around the globe

Our services include:

• One-on-one and group trip consultations
• Travel registration
• Global event monitoring and emergency response
• Site security inspections
• Port of Entry response
• COVID-19 travel restriction guidance
Travel Safety Tips – Home Country Resources
Australia
● US Citizens can register for a program called India UAE
“STEP” when they go abroad

● Many other nations have similar programs; we

Japan Poland
highly recommend looking into what your home
country offers Example
Countries
● These programs inform your country’s Embassy with Traveler
that you are in the US, which allows them to Canada Support France

provide support while you are here, particularly in Programs

the event of an emergency

● Some countries offer online travel registration (eg. Mexico Spain

Japan), while others provide destination

information and alerting services (eg. Australia), Colombia Italy
and some have mobile apps (eg. Poland)
Travel Safety Tips – Stay in Touch

• “I haven’t heard from my student!” is a top reason we

receive calls from concerned parents/guardians
• If you haven’t already, make sure you check in with your
parents/guardians, family, and/or close friends to let
them know you’ve arrived safely
• Establish a contact plan with those back home; create
expectations for when you’ll get in touch, and how
• We take every request for wellness checks seriously,
but you can help alleviate your loved ones’ worries with
a routine communication schedule!
• It helps to keep in touch with your home university
advisors as well
Travel Safety Tips – Know Local Laws

• While in the U.S. you are subject to local laws, so we

recommend researching any differences from your
home country

• For example, the legal drinking age here is 21

• If you are arrested while in the US, your first call

should be to your nearest embassy or consulate

• They typically cannot provide financial support or help

get you out of jail, but may be able to help identify
resources like lawyers and translation services
Personal Travel – Register It!
• Some of you may choose to travel beyond Boston
during your time here
• Domestic or international, you are strongly
encouraged to register all side trips in the
university travel registry
• Access the travel registry by clicking on My Travel
Plans in the Student Hub
Benefits of Registering:
• You’ll receive alerts about your
destination while traveling
• Our team will know where you are,
which will enable to us to better
assist you during a crisis
Personal Travel – Prepare!

• Research your destination (you can also find safety

and health reports in the My Travel Plans link in the
Student Hub, including for 33 U.S. cities)

• Ensure that you have insurance coverage for your

trip and planned activities

• Safeguard your passport during travel, and bring

photocopies with you if possible

• Know the local entry and exit requirements, COVID-

19 policies, and how to travel with medication, if
applicable
Avoid Scams

● Spam and scam calls are common in the United States, and
some scams target specific groups like international
students or Chinese language speakers
● Things to look out for include calls or emails claiming to be
from USCIS, the FBI or other police agencies, or a financial
institution

Ways to protect yourself:

○ Research common scams

○ End all spam/scam calls immediately (or don’t pick
them up!)
○ Never share your personal information
○ Avoid accessing suspicious links and attachments
○ Do not send money, especially via electronic transfer,
money order or gift card, except to those you trust
Global Safety Office – How to Reach Us

● Office Inbox

○ mytravelplans@northeastern.edu

● Website

○ globalsafety.northeastern.edu

● 24/7 International Assistance Hotline

○ +1.857.214.5332
Visit our website to learn more
about:
• University travel resources
• What to do in an emergency
• Travel policies and the travel registry
Take out your phone
Please

Northeastern University Police Department

We are located at:
716 Columbus Ave. / 100 Columbus Place
Boston, MA 02115

northeastern.edu/nupd/
Stay connected
@northeasternpd (Facebook)

@northeasternpd (Twitter)

@northeasternpd (Instagram)

/northeasternpd (YouTube)
In case of emergency
during our session / locate emergency exits
 Who we are
& what we do
 Primarily responsible for the
protection and service of
students, faculty, and staff.
Available 24/7/365

Many are trained Emergency

Medical Technicians (EMTs),
who respond to medical
incidents

Work together with other

departments and agencies to
provide a high level of
protection and safety/security
services for our community.
Similar to other PDs:

Academy Certified Police Ofc.s (also deputized)

Investigations & Special Ops. Unit

Professional Standards Unit

************************************

Dissimilar to others PDs:

We are nationally accredited

Community Service Officers

International Security Office

Emergency Management Office

Take out your
phones...
617.373.2121
Non-Emergency Situations, Information, & Safety Escorts

617.373.3333
Police or Medical Emergency on, or very near to, campus

9-1-1
Only off-campus emergencies
SafeZone
northeastern.edu/nupd/safezone/
Emergency Messaging
Delivered Via Email & Text Messaging

NU Alerts Immediate threat to

campus safety and security

Timely Warnings Confirmed

emergency may become threat or
inform about pattern of crime

Advisories Targeted messages that

do not rise to level of alert/warning
but important information about
specific areas on / near campus.
Our safety and security
is everybody’s business.
“The police are the public and the public
are the police; the police being only
members of the public who are paid to
give full-time attention to duties which are
incumbent on every citizen in the interests
of community welfare and existence.”

-Sir Robert Peel defined the ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective
Common Crimes
If I am going to “have a plan,” I should
know what the major problems are in my
community but, at the same time be
prepared for anything.

On college and university campuses

Theft / Vandalism / Disorderly Conduct /
Alcohol & Drug Use
Crimes Involving
Violence
Any action or behavior that may threaten the safety
of the members of the community or impact a
person’s physical and/or psychological well-being.
Physical Violence Sexual Violence Emotional Violence

occurs when someone occurs when a person is occurs when someone

uses a part of their body forced to unwillingly says or does something
or an object to control a take part in sexual to make a person feel
person’s actions. activity. inadequate or
worthless.
Psychological Violence Spiritual Violence Cultural Violence

occurs when someone occurs when someone occurs when an

uses threats and causes uses an individual’s individual is harmed as a
fear in an individual to spiritual beliefs against result of practices that
gain control. a person to manipulate, are part a culture,
dominate or control that religion, or tradition.
person.
Violence
On College and University Campuses

Each year, thousands of students,

staff, and faculty become victims of
violence on college and university
campuses.

Violence such as campus shootings or

deadly attacks are statistically rare,
but incidents such as assaults, intimate
partner violence, harassment, and
stalking are not uncommon.
Awareness + Action = Prevention
One of the purposes of our instruction is to
help YOU recognize “warning signs,”
understand how to respond to them, and
prevent the progression of violence before
situations reach a critical point.

Think of it as the “perfect storm.” The place,

event, or time at which trouble, such as anger
or violence is ripe to flare up.
See (aware) concerning behavior?
Say (action) something.
Concerning behavior can be brought about by different things:
money worries, sick loved one or a death in family, failing
school, being bullied, relationship break-up, etc.
Outbursts / Discourtesy / Prolonged sadness / Disrespect /
Stalking / Intimidation / Harassment/ Damaging property /
Physically aggressive/ Threatened the use of violence /
Dependence on drugs or alcohol to deal with stress/ etc.
Recognizing
Suspicious Activity
People that want to cause us harm come in ALL shapes and colors.
Recognizing Suspicious Activity

A list of suspicious signs is never

complete! It is important to be alert
and pay attention to all activities in
and around you wherever you are.

ACT Immediately, in some way

shape or form, when you encounter
something abnormal or irregular
COMMUNICATION is critical!
Observe and Report -
YOU are a key player.
Early intervention is the key to help resolve
and help prevent all forms of violence.

Communicate. Bring your concerns to

someone! Tell a teacher, or contact police
for immediate assistance.

There’s almost always SOME way to get

intervention without putting yourself at risk.
Do you know that NUPD offers
free self defense instruction for all
students/staff? In-person & virtually.

Includes: an Aerosol Defense class

(pepper spray)

Basic and Advanced classes w/ risk reduction information, basic

defense moves aimed at creating distance & get help
When faced with a difficult or a scary
situation, you will act as you prepared!

Q: How do I prepare?

A: Go through the motions

when you can but, at the
very least, think about it!

“What if…this or that

happens?”
Survival Mindset
Practice the “What if” scenarios in
your head.

Think more often about this stuff

(classrooms, residence halls,
academic buildings, office spaces,
shopping malls, restaurants, cafes,
houses of worship, and our homes).

Get through it. Prevail over it. Survive it.

 Some things to consider
Be aware of your surroundings at all times

Safety in numbers, walk with confidence. ‘Yes’ & ‘No’ (mean just that)

NUPD’s On-Campus Personal Safety Escort - 24/7/365

NUPDRedEye Off-Campus Safety Escort van to your home (5p-6a) Download app

Get to know people (esp. neighbors). Introduce yourself. Goes a loooong way.

Don’t be scammed! (Police, ICE, FBI, Utility companies etc. will NOT tell you to
send them money or “confirm” personal information !)

Domestic Violence laws strict in US and especially here in Massachusetts!

Stay connected
@northeasternpd (Facebook)

@northeasternpd (Twitter)

@northeasternpd (Instagram)

/northeasternpd (YouTube)
Thank You!
Northeastern University Police Department
716 Columbus Avenue / 100 CP - Boston, MA 02115

Website: northeastern.edu/nupd

Survey: bit.ly/nupdsurvey

JJ Cappa, International Safety & Security Specialist

j.cappa@northeastern.edu (617) 373-5712

Officer Anika Crutchfield

a.crutchfield@northeastern.edu (617) 373-3940
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