Campus Facilities Access Policy

Updated: 10/1/15; Reviewed: 10/13/21
Contact: Campus Safety

It is the established protocol of William Jewell College to keep all residential facilities locked and secured at all times. Only those who reside in such facilities as well as authorized College personnel are able to gain access and entry to these buildings. Apart from the Mabee Center, all other campus buildings are unlocked and open to the community during normal operational hours, which is typically Monday – Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. During off hours, access can only be gained by those who have been issued keys to the facility; or, in such cases where the building is secured by swipe or proxy access, access is granted to those whose identification cards have been programmed for 24/7 access. Keys (and after hours card access) are only issued/granted to certain staff and faculty who have been formally approved for such access by their respective department chair or administrative head. The Department of Facilities Management maintains a record of all issued keys and card access capabilities.

The Mabee Center has a card swipe access system that is engaged and operational at all times (except for athletic events) restricting access to members of the William Jewell Community and area residents who are paid members of the Mabee Center.

All community members are required to comply with the following standards:

  • Any lost key or access card must be immediately reported to the Department of Facilities Management.
  • Locked doors must never be propped open.
  • After-hours access to locked facilities can be granted by Campus Safety in consultation with the appropriate department chair or administrative head provided the authorized community member displays their photo ID to Campus Safety (who will record details of the interaction in their daily log).
  • No community member shall lend their ID card or College issued key to anyone.
  • No community member shall provide access to locked campus facility to a stranger. Should any unknown persons require assistance, contact Campus Safety.
  • Any suspicious activity should be immediately reported to Campus Safety.
  • Community members are encouraged to keep their room/office/vehicle locked whenever they are not present.