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Health & Safety

Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 1 chief 13 officers
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 8
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Sex Offenses: 2
  • Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services
  • (RAD) Rape Aggression Defense program
  • 24-hour patrol (foot, vehicle)
  • Emergency phones
  • Student Escort service
Health Services
  • Contraceptive counseling and gynecological services
  • Desensitization (allergy injections)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and sub-acute episodic illnesses and injuries
  • Diagnostic laboratory testing
  • Eating disorders and nutrition counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education
  • Immunization to prevent diseases
  • Ongoing and follow-up care of pre-existing chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, colitis
  • Sexually transmitted disease (STD) health education
  • Smoking cessation
  • Sports medicine
  • Stress reduction
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Due to robberies around the area, the Worcester Police Department has dedicated a 14-person task force to the Clark area. But despite its poor location, Clark maintains an open campus, which means no fences, no security desks in dorms, and no parking garage attendant. Clark does have a swipe card system, on-foot and vehicle patrols, and closed-circuit cameras in the parking garage, and these small measures seem to keep the campus population feeling safe. Crime does take place on campus, but it is mainly vandalism and thefts that can be more logically attributed to Clarkies themselves instead of any outside threat. Walking to and from parties or really late at night is usually done in groups without much issue or complaint. The general feeling of students is that the campus itself is very safe, while the immediate area is only slightly dangerous and can be easily navigated with few precautions. For those who decide they would like some extra protection, emergency call-boxes line all the campus paths, and the escort van will drive you anywhere you want within a quarter mile.

As for the dorm security and police presence, students do not consider the campus police to be excessively apparent. However, they aren’t considered invisible enough to escape student gripes. Campus police should be looked out for whenever you are attempting something you probably shouldn't be doing. On the other hand, they never seem to be around when vandals are smashing vending machines and stealing the contents, which seems to happen at least once a month.

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Health & Safety at Clark University

jamadeali

Molecular Biology '15

3.8
B+

Campus Safety Is Alright. University Police Will Be There If You Need Them

When the campus police are called, they have a fast response time and are very professional. I've had a run in with them earlier this year and they were quite fair

Feb 05, 2012

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Health & Safety at Clark University

Ecraig9

International Studies '13

3.8
B+

Safe If You Use Common Sense!

Clark University is in the middle of a city. Just like in any city, you can stay safe as long as you're smart: Keep your apartment door locked, don't walk alone at night and utilize the FREE on-campus van service. If you follow these simple guidelines there is no reason to be worried about safety.

Jan 11, 2012

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hcunningham

Clinical Psychology '15

5.0
A+

Escort Service

Safety at Clark University is a paramount concern. Recently created was the escort service. Basically from 4pm-4am Mon-Sun, escort service runs. The word "escort" is not what you think but rather it is a term the describes students getting driven around. In clark-owned vans, as a workstudy job, students drive students to local venues up to a mile radius around campus rather than having them walk. But if the student so wished to walk Clark also provides walking escorts that will walk with you wherever you want if you feel unsafe alone.

Dec 07, 2011

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User rating for Clark University - Health & Safety is 3.5 out of 5 based on 32 user reviews.

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Facts

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Clark University Police Department
Bullock Hall
(508) 793-7575 (508) 793-7777 (escort service)

Health CenterWhat's This?

Clark University Health Service
501 Park Ave., Worcester
(508) 793-7467
www.clarku.edu/offices/health
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Did You Know?
  • Clark's police department is not merely a team of rent-a-cops employed by the school, but they are, in fact, real City of Worcester Police officers.
  • University Police is on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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