Student Care and Community Standards

Emergencies and urgent threats that require immediate attention should be directed to the North Shore Community College Police Department at 781-477-2100, x6222 from a campus phone, or local first responders at 9-1-1.
 
COLLEGE RESOURCE

North Shore Community College Police Department
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Emergencies: 781-477-2100 or x6222
Non-emergencies: 781-593-7032 or x6209
Locations: Lynn Campus (Room LE127) ; Danvers Campus (DS124).

If someone is an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others, please contact NSCC Police at 781-477-2100, extension 6222 from a campus phone, or 9-1-1.

You can share a general concern to Student Care and Community Standards using the form in the section. Examples of student well-being and student concerns constitutes a student who may be experiencing or exhibiting:

• General concerns of need and support.
• Behavior that is disruptive, worrisome, or poses a potential future threat to the community. Behavior that poses an immediate threat should be reported to NSCC PD.
• Emotional distress, such as changes in mood or behavior, including signs of anxiety, depression, or withdrawal.
• Substance use, abuse, or dependence.
• Hospitalizations and medical emergencies you witness or that are shared with you.
• Self-neglect or poor hygiene practices.

If there is a student or member of the NSCC community who is exhibiting behaviors that are disruptive, worrisome, or poses a potential threat to the safety and well-being of any member of the College community, please submit a Care and Concern form via the links below. 

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STUDENT CARE AND CONCERN FORMS

NSCC Faculty/Staff/Student Form

Sign-in required.

 

Non-affiliated Guest Form

No sign-in required. Information submitted to this form will be shared only with College officials necessary to respond to the concerns raised in the form. 

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OTHER RESOURCES TO CONSIDER

Wellness Services (including Wellness Counselors and Essential Needs)
Locations: Lynn McGee West LW126  /  Danvers Berry DB126
Contacts: Wellness Counselors and Coordinators of Student Essential Needs
Email:  wellness@northshore.edu
Phone:  978-762-4000 x2294 (Lynn Campus); x4050 (Danvers Campus)

North Shore Community College maintains a Policy on Affirmative Action, and Diversity (PAA). La Política de Acción Afirmativa Igualdad de Oportunidades y Diversidad (PAA) también está disponible en español.

If you have experienced discrimination, harassment or sexual assault, please use the contact information below to explore your resources.

NSCC Affiliate Form (Sign-in required)

NSCC Anonymous and Non-affiliate Reporting Form (No sign-in required)

In case of a true emergency, please contact NSCC Police at 781-477-2100 or Extension 6222 from a campus phone.

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CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE COUNSELORS

If a student has experienced discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence; however, the student would prefer to work with a confidential resource on-campus, the student may contact one of the confidential resources on campus :

WELLNESS COUNSELORS

Lynn Campus

Liz Driscoll, LMFT
edriscol@northshore.edu
781-477-2294 

Danvers Campus

Pamela Grasso-Lyon, LMHC
pgrassol@northshore.edu
978-762-4050

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CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS

Confidential Resource Providers (CRPs) are employees who can assist students to get supportive measures or connect them with resources in a confidential manner. CRPs can help students who have experienced sexual misconduct or been accused of sexual misconduct better understand our policy and procedures.  They do not have the same reporting obligations as most employees.

Amanda Dooling
adooling@northshore.edu
978-762-4000 x2124

Nikki Pelonia
npelonia@northshore.edu
978-762-4000 x4010

Most faculty and staff not listed above are considered “responsible employees” and must be report to the Title IX Coordinator as soon as the employee becomes aware of allegations involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, domestic and dating violence.

To learn more about protections for community members who are pregnant, or experiencing medical conditions related to pregnancy, please visit https://www.northshore.edu/equal-opportunity.

Students who would like to know more about reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities should contact Accessibility Services at accessibility@northshore.edu or visit their website at https://www.northshore.edu/accessibility. 

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COLLEGE RESOURCES

Affirmative Action and Title IX
Nick Royal (he/him/his)
Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer
Phone: (978) 762-4000 x4137
Email: titleix@northshore.edu or nroyal@northshore.edu

Sean Byrne (he/him/his)
Affirmative Action and Title IX Legal Extern
Phone:  (978) 762-4000 x4137
Email: sbyrne09@northshore.edu

Dr. Isaac Newsome (he/him/his)
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Director of Community Standards
Phone: (978) 762-4000 x2197
Email: inewsome@northshore.edu

All students have rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Massachusetts Community College Student Code of Conduct. If you need to file a report with the Code of Conduct Administrator (CCA) regarding a student’s potential breach of the Student Code of Conduct, academic program policies, or possible legal infractions, please fill out the appropriate forms.

NSCC Affiliate Form (Sign-in required)
NSCC Anonymous and Guest Reporting Form (No sign-in required)

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If there is a student who is actively violating the Student Code of Conduct and you seek assistance, please contact the Director of Community Standards at 781-477-2197. In case of an emergency, please contact NSCC Police at 781-477-2100 or Extension 6222 from a campus phone.

Please note that for conduct that interferes with the college environment:

A faculty member or other College employee may address and resolve the matter informally without filing a complaint under the Code, including temporarily removing the student from a class. However, the faculty member/employee is encouraged to place the Code of Conduct Administrator on notice of the incident via the Student Conduct Incident form.

In all subsequent cases of removing the same student from a class/clinical site, the faculty member or other College employee must notify the CCA. Please use the linked form above.

All students, including officially and unofficially recognized student-led organizations and clubs, have responsibilities as outlined in the Massachusetts Community College Student Code of Conduct.

If you need to file a report with the Code of Conduct Administrator (CCA) regarding a student organization's potential violation of the Code of Conduct, national organization policies, or possible legal infractions, please fill out the appropriate form below:

NSCC Affiliate Form (Sign-in required)

NSCC Anonymous and Guest Reporting Form (No sign-in required)

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If there is a student organization that is actively violating the Student Code of Conduct, or other policies, please contact the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership at 781-477-2237, or the Director of Community Standards at 781-477-2197. In case of an emergency, please contact NSCC Police at 781-477-2100 or Extension 6222 from a campus phone.

Frederic MacDonald-Dennis (he/they)
Director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development
781-477-2237
fmacdonal@northshore.edu

Dr. Isaac Newsome (he/him/his)
Director of Community Standards
781-477-2197
communitystandards@northshore.edu 

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Please note that specific and personal details should not be submitted into NAVIGATE. Important and specific details regarding student crises and hardships, well-being matters, and other private student concerns should be reported on the Student Care and Concern form for review.