Student Policies (STU)

Registered Sex Offender Policy & Procedures

Policy Purpose & Statement

  1. Per NSHE Handbook, Title 4, Chapter, 1 Section 36, establishing Board policy on registered offenders, students who are registered sexual offenders must report their offender status to the University Police Department at the time of admission and/or prior to enrollment each semester. The policy authorizes institutions to deny admission, revoke admission, limit enrollment, and/or restrict the activities of a student, employee, or other individuals on campus who are registered offenders. The policy also authorizes the president to develop procedures governing these activities and requires registered offenders to self-identify to the institution.
  2. The College of Southern Nevada may place restrictions on all registered offenders, including students, faculty, staff, other members of the campus community, and other individuals on campus. Restrictions include, but are not limited to, admission, enrollment, areas/locations offenders may be present, employment, and extracurricular or co-curricular activities, and authorization to collaborate with University Police Department for enforcement and risk assessments. These restrictions may be reviewed from time to time. 

Definitions

  1. Registered Offender - This term refers to any individual required to register as a sex offender or offender convicted of a crime against a child under federal or state law, including Chapter 179D of Nevada Revised Statutes, regardless of whether that individual is under supervision by any agency of a local, state, or federal government. Definitions of Tier I, II, and III offenders can be found in Chapter 179D of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Procedure

  1. Per NSHE Handbook Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 36 each President shall develop procedures governing the application, admission, enrollment, employment, and/or other presence, including but not limited to volunteers and vendors, on campus of a registered offender. These procedures must comply with state and federal law governing registered offenders and must include, but are not limited to, the following:
    1. Self-Reporting Required by Registered Offender
      1. Registered offenders should call 702-895-5575 to obtain information about the registration process and to schedule an appointment to register. Registration must be conducted in-person at the University Police Department, Southern Command Headquarters located on at the UNLV Campus, at 1280 Dorothy Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Required additional information may be requested by contacting University Police Department. Such information may include, but is not limited to, contact information; changes in residence and employment; and the name and address of the supervising agency, if any. Failure to self-report may result in immediate removal from campus and/or disciplinary action, including sanctions authorized by NSHE Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 36, and being subject to arrest by University Police Department, or any other law enforcement agency with proper jurisdiction or authority.
    2. CSN Procedures
      1. University Police Department will notify the Vice President of Student Affairs or designee of any Tier II or Tier III offenders (as defined in NRS 179D.115 and 116) affiliated with College of Southern Nevada within 7 calendar days of the student self-reporting to University Police Department (Tier I offenders are not included because Tier I offender information is not disclosed to the public).
      2. The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee, in consultation with key CSN staff members, including but not limited to representatives from University Police, General Counsel, and relevant student support departments as designated by the President or designee, will review available documentation and determine if restrictions are necessary. The offender will be required to meet with the Vice President of Student Affairs or designee at their discretion to review restrictions. The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee to ensure compliance and enforcement of any restrictions. Any registered offender shall refrain from participation in any activities involving minors (including any classroom or other CSN-sponsored activities).
      3. CSN will document any restrictions placed on the registered offender as a condition of application, admission, enrollment, employment and/or other presence, including but not limited to volunteers and vendors. The restrictions may include but are not limited to:
        1. Restriction on Enrollment - CSN may withdraw, restrict or change student enrollment, including distance education courses, in which a registered offender is enrolled based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the registered offender under state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.
        2. Restricted Areas/Locations - CSN may restrict registered offenders from working or being present in specified areas or locations on the campus based on the presence of minors or other restrictions placed on the registered offender by the institution or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety. Such locations include, but are not limited to, any children’s programs.
        3. Restriction on Employment - In accordance with the NSHE CODE, Title 2, Chapter 6, CSN may deny, terminate or change the duties of employment of a registered offender based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the registered offender by CSN or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.
        4. Restriction on Extracurricular or Co-Curricular Activities - CSN may restrict the participation of a registered offender in extracurricular or co-curricular activities based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the registered offender by CSN or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.
        5. Meeting with Institutional Designee - CSN may require registered offenders to meet with a person designated by the college upon application, admission, enrollment, employment and/or other presence, including but not limited to volunteers and vendors, and/or as requested or determined necessary by CSN.
      4. Referral to Student Support Services - During the required meeting with the designated staff member, the registered offender will be provided with information about relevant campus and community support resources. The goal of this referral is to provide the student with a comprehensive support network that promotes their academic success and personal well-being while adhering to all institutional restrictions.
    3. Student Appeal Process
      1. Per NSHE policy, CSN must establish an appeals process under which an offender who provides written notice of an objection to any restriction imposed pursuant to the institutional policy may appeal. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the denial or revocation of admission or the administrative withdrawal from classes. Pending appeal, all restrictions imposed by the institution remain in place.
        1. An offender who provides written notice of an objection to any restriction imposed pursuant to the institutional policy may appeal directly to the President or designee. The appeal should identify the specific restriction(s) the individual is objecting to, reasons why the individual disagrees with the restriction(s), and any supporting documentation that would be helpful in the appeals process. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the denial or revocation of admission or administrative withdrawal from classes. Pending appeal, all restrictions imposed by the institution remain in place. The President’s (or designee’s) appeal decision is considered final.
    4. Policy Applicability and Sanctions
      1. All students, faculty, staff, and other members of the CSN campus community are subject to this policy. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination and/or expulsion, in accordance with this section; the NSHE and/or CSN Student Code of Conduct; and/or, in the case of classified employees, the Nevada Administrative Code and/or the NSHE Penalties and Prohibitions. Other, lesser sanctions may be imposed, depending on the circumstances.
      2. If a student, employee, or other member of the campus community fails to self-report in accordance with this policy prior to any admission, employment, or other association with CSN, said individual will be immediately removed from campus, and/or face disciplinary action or criminal charges where and if appropriate.

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Disclaimer

The president has the discretion to suspend or rescind all or any part of this policy or related procedure(s). The president shall notify the appropriate CSN personnel, including the Executive Sponsor and shared governance leaders, of the suspension or rescission.

Questions about this policy should be referred to the Executive Sponsor.