Safety

The Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires colleges to collect, publish and distribute information concerning campus security and criminal actions on campus. This information will be provided to all current students and employees and to all applicants for enrollment or employment upon request. To access the Allen College Annual Security Report, please click on the link below. If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here.

Annual Security Report

To Report Criminal Actions or Other Emergencies

Allen Memorial Hospital provides security services for all areas of Allen College Campus.

Students, faculty, staff, and employees are to report all criminal actions and other emergencies occurring on campus by dialing 9-911, or 911 from a cell phone. In non-emergency situations students may call Security at (319)235-3869 for the office or cell phone (319)240-7189 for an officer. Security also notifies the state and local police agencies when appropriate and maintains records of all criminal offenses.

Drug-Free/Smoke-Free Environment Policy

Allen College, in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses requirements, prohibits the use, possession, or delivery of alcohol, illegal drugs, and other controlled substances in the work/school setting. Furthermore, Allen College prohibits the unauthorized use, possession, or delivery of prescription drugs or medications in the work/school setting. All UnityPoint Health properties, including Allen College, are tobacco-free. Smoking and other tobacco products are not permitted on the college campus including classrooms, lounges, cafeteria, elevators, corridors, sidewalks, patios, parking lots or any other areas of Allen Hospital or the Allen College Campus. Students are subject to disciplinary action by both Allen College and Allen Memorial Hospital, as a part of the campus, for infractions of these policies. Detailed information, on Drug Free School and Campus requirements, is given to all students. The policy can be found here: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy.

Weapons Policy

Weapons of any kind shall not be allowed on Allen College property or clinical sites regardless of an individual having weapons permit issued by the State of Iowa or by any other jurisdiction.

Prohibited weapons include but are not limited to shotguns, handguns, airguns, BB guns, bow and arrows, knives, brass knuckles, martial arts weapons, and stun or taser guns. Other prohibited devices include potentially hazardous items such as ammunition, explosives, and fireworks.

Security will be notified if a student is suspected or found to have a weapon or hazardous item. The item(s) will be confiscated and arrest if it is deemed to be illegal. The return of confiscated item(s) will be at the discretion of security and the local police department. The Administration will determine if College disciplinary action will be taken.

Contact Information

Useful Websites

• Clerycenter.org - Resources for Students & Families
• Iowa Legislature