- Express that the attention you are receiving is unwanted.
- Trust your instincts. Stalking is not a harmless game or a form of flattery. Take the necessary steps to protect yourself by using all available resources.
- Call University Police or a local law enforcement agency and report the incident as suspected stalking. In an emergency, call 4911 if on campus or 911 off campus.
- Call the Women’s Resource and Services Office, Counseling Center, Student Life Office and University Health Services for support and assistance. You can also contact a local victim assistance program in the area.
- Document — Keep a journal of stalking incidents (date, time, place, event and witnesses).
- Do not walk or ride alone. Call a friend or stay in the company of people you know and trust.
- Change your travel routes frequently.
- Identify as much as you can about your stalker, such as descriptive data or student status.
- Save any evidence such as: notes, gifts, objects, photos, printed e-mail messages, voice messages.
- Contact the Records and Registration Office to complete the paperwork necessary to make your personal information unavailable and omitted from the directories.
- Make sure your home is adequately safe and secure (doors, locks, windows, outside lighting, etc.).
Nicholls State University Code of Conduct for Stalking: All stalking offenders will be punished. Punishment ranges from disciplinary probation to dismissal from the university.
