Building a Safe Campus for All

• All students must complete an online anti-harassment module on Fostering a Community of Respect, which creates awareness on what constitutes harassment, and available avenues of support available.

• Student organisers and freshmen are required to participate in mandatory briefings on harassment and misconduct, as well as complete the online anti-harassment module before organising / taking part in Transition and Orientation Programmes.

• NTU has also been developing a culture of mutual support, where students are encouraged to look out and speak up for each other. Students can play their part by educating themselves on what harassment is, and how to  intervene effectively when they witness such incidents.

• Regular reviews of NTU’s anti-harassment policy and procedures, as well as our student disciplinary framework, are conducted in consultation with the NTU Students’ Union.

• NTU’s residential halls have instituted the following security measures to safeguard our students:

(a) Most hall rooms are equipped with electronic locks to enhance access control security.

(b) Male and female students room on different floors.

(c) All female and male toilets at the resident blocks within the halls require key fob access.

(d) Security guards are stationed at the halls from 9pm to 9am daily. During their patrols, they are instructed to inspect and ensure that female toilet doors are securely locked.

(e) Residents can call the 24/7 campus security hotline to report any incidents.

(f) CCTVs are installed in most of the hall common areas.

(g) Most halls have access control measures at entry points into female residential spaces, which minimises unauthorised/unescorted access.

• All reports of harassment/sexual misconduct are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly by the University.
  

• Disciplinary sanctions meted out against student offenders in the past have included termination of candidature, suspension, expulsion from the hall, mandatory counselling and further rehabilitation. Past offenders have also been barred from leadership positions in student committees and credit-bearing internships.
  

• In cases where criminal conduct is suspected or reported, the University may refer the case to the police, if the complainant has not already done so.

• Existing processes are in place to ensure the appropriate care and support is extended to both alleged victim(s) and perpetrator(s) so that their wellbeing is looked after.
  

• A peer helping programme trains volunteer student peer helpers, who can serve as a bridge between an affected student and counsellors.