Campus Crime Statistics
Hult International Business School is a community of individuals dedicated to teaching and learning. We are committed to making everyone on campus safe, enhancing public safety through education and prevention.
Under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), Hult must report any crimes of which it has knowledge—whether through a local police department or non-law enforcement school officials that occur:
- on-campus, with a separate designation for crimes in dormitories.
- in or on certain noncampus buildings or property.
- on certain public property.
The definitions of campus, noncampus building or property, and public property under the Clery Act are as follows:
The term campus means:
- Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution of higher education within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls.
- Property within the same reasonably contiguous geographical area of the institution that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).
The term noncampus building or property means:
- Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization recognized by the institution.
- Any building or property (other than a branch campus) owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that is used in direct support of, or in a relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
The term public property means all public property that is within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution, such as a sidewalk, a street, other thoroughfares, or parking facility and is adjacent to a facility owned or controlled by the institution if the facility is used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes.
The term unfounded crimes refers to any crime that law enforcement authorities investigated and determined to be false or baseless. In other words, no crime occurred. Only sworn law enforcement personnel can make a formal determination that a crime is unfounded. School officials cannot remove a crime report from this report without a formal law enforcement report.
Statistics are accurate as of the date of publication.
Housing Fire Report
Campus security and access
The School is open to students and staff by ID during business hours. Invited guests are welcomed during business hours when hosted by a member of the Hult community. During non-business hours, access to facilities is controlled by a valid ID or security approval.
Emergencies may necessitate changes or alterations to any posted schedules.
Campus law enforcement authority
Designated staff and security have authority to ask for identification for the purpose of determining whether an individual has lawful business at Hult International Business School. Criminal incidents are referred to local law enforcement authorities.
If an incident occurs on-campus the Campus Emergency Team (CET) will communicate with local law enforcement when applicable. CET works closely with law enforcement investigative bodies and provides full cooperation should an incident require joint effort, resources, crime-related reporting, or exchanges of information
Accurate and prompt crime reporting
All Hult community members and guests are encouraged to report on-campus crimes and public safety-related concerns to local law enforcement and the Campus Emergency Team (CET) in a timely manner. Prompt reporting assures timely on-campus warning notices and the disclosure of crime statistics.
During intake, students are informed of security procedures and local law enforcement resources. Similar information is presented to new employees during onboarding. Students, staff, and guests are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and take responsibility for their personal safety and that of others.
Relevant information about crime and safety awareness is disseminated to the Hult community through myHult and email. If time is of the essence, information will also be released to the school community through security alerts posted on campus, electronic security messaging where available, and myHult as a news updates.
Drugs, alcohol, and weapons policy
Drug & alcohol
Hult strictly prohibits:
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The possession and/or use of drugs or alcohol on School property, or while representing the School;
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The sale or purchase of drugs on School property, or while representing the School;
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Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on School property, or while representing the School.
This policy applies to all forms of alcohol or illegal and legal drugs including marijuana which may impair job performance (unless use of the drug has been prescribed by a physician). This policy is not intended to prohibit consumption of alcohol in moderation at School-sponsored or authorized functions where alcohol is served in compliance with local laws.
Students suspected of violating this policy may be subject to the disciplinary process which if found responsible may require sanctions, including probation, suspension, or dismissal. As a condition of continued enrollment, students must agree to abide by the alcohol and other drugs policy. Those who believe they may have a substance use problem are encouraged to consult the campus wellbeing and counseling team for information regarding medical and rehabilitative assistance. Inquiries will be held in confidence. Staff members suspected of violating this policy are subject to employment policies and disciplinary rules as applicable.
As a condition of continued enrollment at the School, students must agree to abide by this policy. Students who believe they may have a drug or alcohol problem are encouraged to consult the Associate Director of Student Services who can provide information on rehabilitation programs or other assistance. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Weapons
Hult International Business School prohibits the possession or use of any items that could be used or are used to harm, or threaten to harm, another individual. Hult strictly prohibits the possession of explosives, loaded or unloaded firearms and any other weapon. The use of any such item in a threatening manner is strictly prohibited on the Hult campuses or at any Hult-sponsored events. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, chemical sprays, knives, switchblades, martial arts weapons, ammunition, darts, BB guns and paintball guns, and any other item that may be used to do bodily injury or damage. Hult also prohibits storing of any of those prohibited items in any campus building or on campus grounds. This list of prohibited items is not exhaustive and is provided by way of example only. Therefore, students with questions regarding whether an item is prohibited should consult with the Director of Operations locally.
Prohibited items will be confiscated and violators may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or referral for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Hult International Business School.
Missing student notification
Hult requires all students to provide local address and emergency contact details to the School. An emergency contact may be notified in the event that a student is determined missing under the missing student protocol. Hult will investigate every report of a missing student according to School policy.
In cases where a student has been missing for more than 5 days, or more than 24 hours if under the age of 18, or if it is determined that the student may be endanger, then Hult will:
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Contact known peers to see if they have information about the missing person.
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Attempt to contact the missing person by known personal phone numbers and emails. An email will be sent notifying the missing person that they have 24 hours to respond to School outreach with their status and location. Failure to check-in would result in contact with the emergency contact and a request to local law enforcement for assistance with a wellbeing check.
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If the student is under 18 years old and not emancipated, the parent or guardian would be contacted if not already listed as the emergency contact.
All faculty, staff, or students who receive a report of a missing student based on the definition of this protocol should report the information to the Campus Emergency Team (CET).
The police station will contact the embassy of the student who is missing and will coordinate the search for the student with the embassy. All students should be reported missing to the police station they are registered at, if students are living out of the Residence we will need to contact their local police station.
Students, employees, or other individuals who believe that a student living in the Residence has been missing for 24 hours may report it to the Residence Manager.
Students, employees, or other individuals who believe that a student living outside of the Residence has been missing for 24 hours may report it to the Student Service Manager. All faculty, staff, or students who receive a report of a missing student should immediately report it to the Residence Manager or Student Services Manager.
Harassment and bullying
Hult International Business School is committed to protecting employees and students and to promoting an atmosphere free from harassment and bullying, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or physical disability in admission to, access to, or treatment in its programs and activities. The School strictly prohibits sexual, racial, and other types of harassment of students, staff, and faculty. Words, gestures, actions, or other behavior which tends to alarm, intimidate, ridicule, embarrass, or insult individuals, or which tends to create a hostile or abusive environment, will not be tolerated and may subject the individual to dismissal from the School.
What to do if a student is experiencing bullying or harassment
Hult encourages students to try to resolve matters informally if they feel safe and comfortable doing so. This may involve speaking with the person causing concern to request that it stop. The best approach is to do this early on, when at all possible, to prevent escalation.
There may be instances where due to the incident’s seriousness, or when an informal resolution does not work, where formal resolution may be necessary. In these cases, please contact Student Services or another trusted Hult administrator. If you are subject to harassing or bullying behavior, you are encouraged to keep accurate written records (date, time, location, behaviors, and witnesses) of the concerning behavior should it be needed. If you feel in danger, contact local law enforcement.
Sexual harassment and grievance policies
What to do
If you experience unwanted sexual harassment, assault, misconduct, or gender/sex discrimination, or know someone who has, you are encouraged to report this to Hult through a member of staff or the Title IX Coordinator.
If you are the victim of sexual violence, please seek safety immediately. You are encouraged to report this to a staff member, seek medical care and counseling support. You may also decide to report this as a crime. Regardless of whether you seek resources or not, you may file a grievance with Hult.
Title IX Coordinator:
Patrick Heaton
1 Education St.
Cambridge, MA 02141 U.S.A
Patrick.heaton@hult.edu
+1 (617) 746-1990
Timely warning and emergency preparedness
Issuing timely warnings
In the event that a situation arises, on or away from campus, that constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat based on the determination of the Campus Emergency Team (CET), a community-wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning will be issued through myHult and email to all applicable Hult community members.
Anyone with information warranting a possible timely warning should report details to a member of the CET.
Emergency response, evacuation, and testing procedures
In the event of a verified emergency, campus will be notified through myHult, email, and building emergency notification systems. Students and staff are responsible for regularly checking their Hult email.
The School regularly conducts emergency response drills to test emergency notification systems and evacuation procedures. These unannounced tests are designed to evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. At least one drill will be held at each physical location annually.
Notification about an immediate threat
In the event an immediate threat is posed to the Hult community, the School has systems in place to communicate information quickly to stakeholders. Some or all methods may be activated if there is an immediate threat. Communication channels include email, myHult, and emergency text alert notification systems. During a critical incident, updates are shared with stakeholders as deemed appropriate and necessary by the School.
Shelter-in-place procedures
Should an incident occur that causes the area around you to become unstable, or should the air outdoors becomes dangerous, it is usually safer to stay indoors, because leaving the area may expose you to greater danger. Thus, to "shelter-in-place" means to make a shelter of the building that you are in until the incident has cleared, or you are given an all-clear notification that you may again move freely.