A community of safety
Ripon College holds the safety and well-being of its community members and visitors as one of its highest concerns. Our goal as a campus is to provide a safe environment, one in which all students, faculty and staff can thrive in their work, learning and life. For an overview of this information, please see the most recent Annual Security Report by clicking the button below.
Conduct Policies
All members of the campus are asked to abide by accepted behavior standards and to encourage acceptable behavior among their peers. Ripon College is a participating member of Drug-Free Schools and Communities. Please see the Student Handbook for more information on Ripon’s code of conduct and other policies.
Communication
Students, faculty, and staff are automatically registered in our campus RAVE alert system. This is a non-opt system that will notify students immediately via cell phone and email with any emergencies or potential dangers if they arise on campus.
Security
The Ripon College Maintenance Department and Ripon College Security (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. on Monday – Friday; 3:30 p.m. – 6 a.m. on weekends) provide nearly constant coverage.
Maintenance (6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) can be reached at 920-748-8703.
Campus Security (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. on Monday – Friday; 3:30 p.m. – 6 a.m. on weekends) may be reached using the radio above or by calling directly: 920-574-0379.
In addition to the professional staff Residence Hall Directors who are available at 920-896-5344 whenever the offices are closed (5 p.m. – 8 a.m. next business day).
A Safe Place
Ripon College Security officers do not have arrest powers and do not carry weapons. While security is on campus, students may request vehicle escort from parking lots to the residence halls.
In order to assist with on-campus emergencies and to address student concerns, the City of Ripon Police Department continues to conduct routine patrols of public areas close to the College and collaborate closely with the staff of Residence Life.
Residence halls are guarded with keycard readers enabling the exterior doors to remain locked at all times. Students must use their registered keycards to enter into any residential building. Maintenance contractors are required to register at the Physical Plant Department before the entrance to any campus buildings occurs. This reduces the chances of the unauthorized or untimely entrance to residence halls.
Ripon College community members are encouraged to report crime and unsafe conditions or acts to appropriate College officials.
Hazing and Ripon College
Hazing can have serious consequences. Victims may suffer emotional trauma, injuries, substance abuse, and even death. Participating in, or allowing hazing may lead to loss of privileges, suspension, expulsion, or criminal charges. Please review Ripon’s Taxonomy of Process and Sanctions for more information on what hazing can look like and possible outcomes.
Crime Reporting
The Campus Safety Officer is designated and authorized by the College to maintain the safety and security of the College surroundings. All community members are urged to report crimes in progress, other criminal activity, and suspicious behavior so that investigation and remedial activities can occur in a timely manner. Community members may report emergencies directly to the City of Ripon public safety agencies by using 911. Witnesses of crimes in progress may call 911 to access City Police; 911 also may be used to request an ambulance or the local fire department. Calls reporting incidents or situations that do not require emergency medical assistance or police assistance may be reported using the 920-896-5344 emergency on-call phone that is monitored whenever the College Offices are closed (5 pm – 8 am next business day).
As examples, reports of suspicious people, deficiencies in door locks or windows, problems with building utilities, or minor injuries please call the On-Call phone at 920-896-5344.
If you have any questions about Campus Safety or Crime Reporting, please contact:
Director of Campus Safety
Phone: 920-748-8346
Email: [email protected]
Steven Kastenschmidt, Director of Campus Safety
Dean of Students Office
Phone: 920-748-8111
Email: [email protected]
Al Sturgeon, Dean of Students
Residence Life Office
Phone: 920-748-8186
Email: [email protected]
Mark Nicklaus, Director of Residence Life
Emergency Numbers for Residence Halls
FIRE / EMS / LAW ENFORCEMENT
- 911 (From personal/cell phone)
- 9-911 (From on-campus/office phone)
- 920-929-3390 (Ripon PD/Fond du Lac County Dispatch) ▪ Dial ext “0” to bypass automated message system
ONDUTY RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR
- 920-896-5344 “On-Duty Resident Hall Director
- 920-896-5275 TAJ (Tri-Dorms, Apartments, Johnson Hall)
- 920-896-1556 Scott Hall
- 920-896-1904 QUADS (Anderson, Bovay, Brockway, Mapes)
SUICIDE / SELF HARM/ASSAULT
- 988 (24/7 Lifeline Network-call or text)
- 920-929-3535 Fond du Lac County Crisis Line
CAMPUS MAINTENANCE / FACILITIES
- 920-748-8142 Office (Mon-Fri business hours)
- 920-748-8703 Radio # (Mon-Fri 6 AM to 10 PM; Sat-Sun 6 AM to 3:30 PM)
» The radio # goes directly to a radio system and only allows for 50 seconds of talk time
CAMPUS SAFETY / SECURITY
- 920-748-8346 Director of Campus Safety (Mon-Fri 9 AM – 3 PM)
- 920-574-0379 Securitas contracted security (Mon-Fri 10 PM – 6 AM, Sat/Sun 3:30 PM – 6 AM)
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