FAQ on Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Residential Hall Security
These were last revised in January 2019.
sexual harassment.
sexual misconduct.
discipline and support.
students when they first arrive at NTU, such as freshmen orientation; mandatory briefings on
harassment and misconduct, and new online module on anti-harassment for student organisers
and freshmen participating in orientation programmes from July 2019.
environment for our students (see details in section below). NTU further emphasises a culture of
mutual respect and support, which includes advocating and encouraging students to look out
for each other;
termination of candidature, suspension, expulsion from the hostel, mandatory counselling and
rehabilitation. In the case of employees, sanctions may include demotion, suspension, termination,
mandatory counselling, reassignment of duties and an official reprimand. The student disciplinary
policies and efficacy of existing procedures.
(alleged) offender. A peer-helping programme trains volunteer student peer-helpers who can
serve as a bridge between an affected student and counsellors.
concerns or complaints of harassment.
- A student facing or witnessing harassment may report it by contacting the Ethics and Compliance Committee (Online form), their immediate professor or school officer for assistance.
Visit the Student intranet for details of the anti-harassment procedure.
- A University employee facing or witnessing harassment may report it to their immediate
supervisor, reporting officer, College Dean, School Chair, Centre
Director, Department Head,
Office of Human Resource, or the Ethics and Compliance Committee.
Visit the Employee intranet for details of the anti-harassment procedure.
Centre and the respective school’s pastoral care team.
report, arrangements for non-contact with the harasser etc.
police, if the complainant has not already done so.
after considering the circumstances, the severity of the infringement and mitigating factors, if any.
candidature, suspension, expulsion from the hostel, mandatory counselling and further
rehabilitation.
bearing internships.
mandatory counselling, reassignment of duties and reprimand.
police, if the complainant has not already done so.
students, faculty and staff, have a role to play in creating an environment free from harassment.
immediate professor/supervisor, reporting officer, College Dean, School Chair, Centre Director,
Department Head, Office of Human Resource, or the Ethics and Compliance Committee.
harassment, if it is safe to do so.
mutual support where students are encouraged to watch out for one another.
in Transition and Orientation Programmes (TOP) are mandatory.
anti-harassment. The module, designed in consultation with student leaders,
includes a video and information on what constitutes harassment, how to respond when one faces
harassment (including avenues to seek help and make a complaint), and support resources for
victims of harassment.
anti-harassment policy and procedures, as well as our student disciplinary framework.
toilet doors are securely locked and only accessible using key fobs.
- Visiting time is from 7.30am to 11.30pm.
- No external visitors allowed. Visitors must be from the same Hall precinct.
leave their room key lying around, such that it may be taken away without the residents’
knowledge or consent.
CCAs and social activities.
minimises unauthorised/unescorted access.
watch out for one another.
to Campus Security (tel: 6790-5200).
they also patrol the halls during the daytime.
toilet doors are securely locked and only accessible using key fobs.
suitable locations, to enhance campus safety and security.
ambassadors on security and safety outreach campaigns, e.g. through the Students on Patrol
programme.
activity to the Campus Security hotline.