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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL REGULATORY STATEMENT
2. FAILURE TO FULFILL CONDITIONS OF
ENROLLMENT
c. Accuracy of College Records
e. Health and Immunization Records
g. Conditions Established as Part of
Disciplinary Sanctions
h. Communications with the College
3. SPECIAL BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS FOR
STUDENTS AT MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
a. Academic Policies and Ethical
Standards
g. Fire Safety - Fire Alarms, Equipment
and Drills
h. Weapons and Firearms Policy
l. Misappropriation Theft and/or Damage/Destruction
of Property
q. Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment
a. Building Hours, Use of Facilities,
Equipment and Vehicles
d. Failure to Comply with an Official
Request
g. Motor Vehicle Registration and
Parking ‑
i. Use of Computing and Other
Electronic Resources
a. Preamble: Policy Principles
c. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Effects and
Abuse Prevention Resources
d. Help and Information Concerning the
Health Risks Associated with Drug and Alcohol Use
e. Health Risks Associated with Use of
Alcohol and Other Drugs
f. Criminal and Legal Sanctions
Associated with Drug and Alcohol Use
Policy
Statement On Affirmative Action And Non-Discrimination
POLICY
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
POLICY
AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT
11. POLICY ON CLASS ATTENDANCE
b. Accommodations for Eligible Absences
c. Policy on Attendance at Out-of-Class
Events
12. FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND
PRIVACY ACT
THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OTHER
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
STUDENT
RIGHT TO KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT (PUBLIC LAW 101-542)
HIGHER
EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1992 (SEXUAL ASSAULT-PUBLIC LAW 102-325)
RAPE
AWARENESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS
RAPE/SEXUAL
ASSAULT/SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS
RAPE
PREVENTION/PERSONAL SAFETY
PENALTIES
RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT
PROCEDURES
FOR REPORTING SEXUAL ASSAULT AT MCLA
THE
COLLEGE STUDENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM
REPORTS
OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF COLLEGE POLICIES AND RULES
PROCESSING
OF REPORTED VIOLATIONS
INAPPROPRIATE
BEHAVIORS THAT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
PROGRAMS & SERVICES (RPS)
Residence
Area Advisory Boards
The
Housing Assignment Process
CENTER
FOR SERVICE AND CITIZENSHIP
INTRAMURAL
AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
CITY
AND STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS
COLLEGE CALENDAR 2007-2008
Fall 2007 Semester
September
1-4............................................................................................................................ First Days
1................................................................. Residence Areas Open for New Student Check-In
2........................................................................................... Returning
Student Early Check-In
3............................................................................................................... Labor
Day (
3.................................................................................................... Returning Student Check-In
4.................................................................................................... Returning Student Check-In
4...................................................................................................................... Late Registration
5........................................................................................................................... Classes Begin
11.................................................................................................................. Drop Period Ends
13.................................................................................................................... Add Period Ends
15................................................................................ Financial Aid Refund Checks Available
17..................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
30........................................................................... Fall
Foliage Festival Parade, North
October
1....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
5............................................................. Columbus
Day Bus Trip to
8.................................................................. Columbus
Day Bus Return Trip Departs
8........................................................................................................ Columbus
Day (
15.................................................................................... Fall Financial Aid Refunds Available
15.............................................................................................................. Mid-Term Warnings
17....................................................................................................... Deadline for Incompletes
19-21.................................................................................................. College Family Weekend
31................................................................................................................. End of Withdrawal
November
5....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
9.............................................................. Veterans’
Day Bus Trip to
12....................................................................................... Veterans’
Day (
12................................................................. Veterans’
Day Bus Return Trip Departs
20.............................................................. Thanksgiving
Bus Trip to
20................................................................... Residence Areas Close for Thanksgiving Recess
22.................................................................................................................. Thanksgiving Day
25................................................................... Thanksgiving
Bus Return Trip Departs
26 .................................................................................................................... Classes Resume
30................................................................................................... Spring Tuition Bills Mailed
December
3....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
12............................................................................................................................ Classes End
13.......................................................................................................................... Reading Day
14....................................................................................................... Final Examinations Begin
18............................................................................. Residence Areas Close for Winter Recess
18......................................................................................................... Final Examinations End
19................................................................................................ Final Examinations Make-Up
Spring 2008 Semester
January
4.......................................................................................................... Spring Tuition Bills Due
13......................................................................................... Returning Student Early Check-In
14...................................................................................... New & Returning Student Check-In
14............................................................................................................... January Orientation
14.................................................................................................................... Late Registration
15......................................................................................................................... Classes Begin
21....................................................................................... Martin
Luther King Day (
22.................................................................................................................. Drop Period Ends
24.................................................................................................................... Add Period Ends
February
4....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
15......................................................... Presidents’
Day Bus Trip to
18............................................................... Presidents’
Day Bus Return Trip Departs
18.................................................................................................... Presidents’
Day (
20............................................................. Mid-Term Warnings to Freshmen and Sophomores
27....................................................................................................... Deadline for Incompletes
March
3....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
12................................................................................................................. End of Withdrawal
14............................................................... Spring
Break Bus Trip to
14............................................................................... Residence Areas Close for Spring Break
15................................................................................ Spring Financial Aid Refunds Available
17.......................................................................................................................... Spring Break
23.................................................................... Spring
Break Bus Return Trip Departs
23............................................................................ Residence Areas Open from Spring Break
24..................................................................................................................... Classes Resume
April
7....................................................................................... Room Change Requests Due to RPS
18............................................................. Patriots’
Day Bus Trip to
21................................................................... Patriots’
Day Bus Return Trip Departs
21........................................................................................................ Patriots’
Day (
May
6.............................................................................................................................. Classes End
7............................................................................................................................ Reading Day
8......................................................................................................... Final Examinations Begin
12......................................................................................................... Final Examinations End
12........................................................................................................... Residence Areas Close
13............................................................................................................ Final Exam Make-Up
16......................................................................................................................... Baccalaureate
17..................................................................................................................... Commencement
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Dear MCLA Students:
I would like to extend a very warm welcome or welcome back to you! As we continue to make MCLA an even stronger institution, you will notice a great deal of activity across the campus – all of which is geared toward meeting the needs and aspirations of our students. You will find faculty and staff across the campus eager to work with you and ready to do all that they can to help you make the most of your college experience. We all take great pride in your success and your accomplishments!
The board of trustees, the faculty, and the staff at MCLA are committed to creating and sustaining the very best learning environment for our students. We continue to do all that we can to ensure a rich educational and civic experience, while fostering a campus community that is safe and secure. One of the great strengths of MCLA is our close-knit community. We have an opportunity to get to know our students and they have a chance to get to know us; this goes a long way to building a strong community for living, learning, playing, and working.
This Student Handbook serves as a useful resource to guide you along the way – with important information about co-curricular activities, as well as details on policies and procedures and a listing of those to contact for specific concerns or questions. Please feel free to contact any of us with questions – we want your time at MCLA to be enriching and enjoyable.
Once again, welcome to the MCLA 2007-2008 academic year. It is a pleasure to have you here. I hope that this new academic year is filled with great success!
Sincerely,
Mary K. Grant, Ph.D.
President
MISSION
STATEMENT
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public, residential, liberal arts college, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Its distinctive purpose is to provide a high quality alternative to private liberal arts institutions at a lower cost.
Special features include selective admission, small classes, individualized attention, and academic excellence in an attractive college setting. A challenging curriculum provides flexibility for motivated students to shape their own course of study and encourages them to combine traditional coursework with experiential learning, such as internships, study abroad, and other field experiences. Working with a diverse student body in an intellectually challenging environment, MCLA faculty and staff develop liberally educated citizens with the knowledge, perspectives, critical thinking abilities, and values necessary to become active members of their communities and leaders in their chosen professions.
To accomplish this mission, we seek to develop curricula that integrate liberal arts and professional studies; affirm the value of excellent teaching and reward scholarly and creative activity; expand opportunities for experiential learning to include field experiences, community service, international programs and independent studies; create a campus community that fosters intellectual, cultural, social and recreational activities that enrich education and where the value and worth of all people are affirmed and celebrated; achieve greater diversity within our faculty, administration, staff and student body; challenge students to succeed and support them in their efforts; and extend our cultural and educational resources to enhance the quality of life in the Berkshires.
INTRODUCTION
This Student Handbook provides students with information on many facets of college life such as policies and procedures, community resources, organizations and college services. This booklet is written for every student enrolled in one or more classes at MCLA.
Each year the college produces a new or revised Student Handbook to provide an up‑to‑date reference for students. Policies most relevant to students, whenever possible, are printed in full in this handbook. However, due to limitations of space, many state and federal laws as well as some college policies and procedures will only be referenced. Students are, therefore, encouraged to ask questions of appropriate offices before investing their time, money or good name in any activity about which they are in doubt. Changes or additions in college policies, which come about after this Student Handbook has been published, will be announced to the college community through such media as the student newspaper, The Beacon, and radio station, WJJW, 91.1 FM or FirstClass.
Since a major portion of this Handbook highlights rules and regulations which govern the living standards of the college community, students are responsible for familiarizing themselves thoroughly with the contents of this Handbook. It is our belief that the information in this Handbook, if read and utilized, will enhance the experiences available to students of the college.
No claim is made that this document covers all rules and regulations now in effect at MCLA. Students are referred to the MCLA Catalog, Residential Programs & Services publications and other department policy documents for further information.
The Office of the Dean of Students is designed to provide administrative leadership, supervision and coordination for the Student Affairs Division (Residential Programs & Services, Athletics and Intramural Programs, Counseling Services, Health Services, Public Safety, Judicial Affairs, Student Development and Activities, Orientation, ALANA and International Student Services, Student Leadership Development, the First Year Experience Program, Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Center for Service and Citizenship, and College Neighbors Programs). In addition, the Dean of Students oversees contracted services programs such as the dining service and the bookstore.
Important for students to know, this office also serves to ensure and protect all enrolled students of the right to participate in college life, in a community, which respects each student’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights. Any student who believes that these rights have been denied or that the atmosphere has been compromised by the actions of a particular student or college employee are encouraged to discuss such concerns with the Dean or any Student Affairs staff member.
As a supplement to the information provided in the Student Handbook, the Office of the Dean of Students assists students who are unsure where to go for general assistance and/or answers to questions. When in doubt about where to go for help, students are encouraged to start with the Dean of Students Office.
YOUR RIGHTS
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN THE
When a person becomes a student at MCLA, that person is
voluntarily assuming membership into a special community. A student is any person enrolled in credit
bearing courses or experiences. The
college, therefore, claims that students at MCLA, while retaining all of their
rights as
• be active participants in the learning opportunities, which exist at the college, including the governance system of the school
• become familiar with and abide by the rules and regulations of the community, and treat hemselves and all other persons with respect.
What students will also find is that the MCLA community is defined, in part, by its physical borders and the fact that it is a state controlled institution primarily located on state land. This means that some of the rules, which govern student conduct in our community, include certain federal and state laws as well as policies adopted for the school by the Board of Higher Education, the local Board of Trustees and the administration of the school. Students may change these standards, which govern their behaviors by becoming active citizens at all levels of governance, but most particularly in such on‑campus groups as the Student Government Association (SGA) and college committees. As rules change, they will be announced to the community via FirstClass, the student newspaper and other forms of media. For now, the current rules and regulations governing student behavior are explained in the material, which follows in this handbook. MCLA urges each student to take the time to read this important material and contact the Dean of Students Office if he or she has any questions about the meaning of any of this information.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
MCLA has developed and/or adopted rules, regulations and policies governing certain student behaviors. If an individual, student or student organization or group is believed to have violated any of these standards, then disciplinary action may be initiated by the college against this person or group.
Please note: all policies and procedures found in the most recent printing of the Resident Student Handbook and Guidelines for Community Living are considered to be incorporated into this handbook, even if these may not be specifically listed or cited in the text, which follows. However, should conflicts be found to exist between the wording of the two documents, then the provisions of the Student Handbook will take precedence over the Resident Student Handbook. For more information about these publications, contact Residential Programs & Services.
VIOLENCE
– In general, the North
Berkshire Region is a peaceful and safe environment. Violence occurs, however, on many levels in
any community and violence takes many forms. No form of violence is acceptable at MCLA. Sexual violence (date rape, stranger rape, sexual
harassment), hate crimes which include intimidation graffiti, electronic communications
or other threats, hazing, carrying or using a weapon or
other dangerous instruments, assault on a person or property, domestic violence
or any other form of interpersonal violence will not be tolerated.
1. GENERAL REGULATORY STATEMENT
Disciplinary procedures may be the necessary consequence of student misconduct occurring on or off the campus. This misconduct may include instances wherein students violate municipal, State or Federal laws. Whenever a student’s behavior becomes disturbing to other members of the college community, to the extent that such behavior is believed to hinder the college in its basic functions, then college officials may be required to initiate disciplinary procedures against the student or students in question.
Students also have a special obligation to live harmoniously in
the
Actions that in any way threaten or endanger the personal safety or security of an individual or group are considered grave offenses. This includes endangerment of personal safety or well being.
In addition, students may be charged with an alleged violation of this general regulation whenever it is believed they violated established laws or other standards of conduct, which are not specifically listed in this Handbook, but are covered by the spirit of this statement.
2. FAILURE TO FULFILL CONDITIONS OF
ENROLLMENT
Even though a person is eligible to be admitted to the college community there are certain conditions all people must meet in order to be enrolled in the college and to function as a member of the community. Failure to meet and maintain these conditions may result in a hold against future registration and/or termination of a student’s current enrollment and/or presence on campus. If a student’s enrollment is terminated for failure to fulfill conditions of enrollment, she/he may not be on campus or use campus resources without the expressed permission of the Dean of Students Office. In addition, the student will not be eligible for refund of any portion of the college expenses listed by the Bursar.
a. Completion of Registration ‑ Each semester students are required to complete their registration with the college before they are recognized as students of the school.
b. Class Attendance ‑ The Attendance Policy for the college is listed in the most recent edition of the college catalog. Furthermore, each class may have a separate attendance policy established for it by the faculty member of record for the course. However, should a student fail to attend all of his or her classes for a period of a week or more, without approval from his/her faculty, or should a student be failing all of his/her courses and it can be confirmed that there is no way for the student to make up the work in their course/s, then the college reserves the prerogative to take steps to terminate such a student’s enrollment. This action would result in residence contract termination as well.
c. Accuracy of College Records ‑ Students are expected to provide accurate and complete information on all college forms and documents, including applications for admission and financial aid, references, health and immunization reports, local and home addresses and other types of records.
d. Financial Obligations ‑ Students shall be held responsible for all obligations which they have incurred with the college. Failure to comply with this policy, without prior permission being granted, could result in loss of on‑campus housing space, on-campus parking, as well as a hold placed against the release of grades, diploma or transcript of a student with such outstanding obligations.
e. Health and Immunization Records ‑ State law requires all students to provide complete and accurate immunization records in order to be enrolled in any college or university. The college Health Services is primarily responsible for monitoring the compliance of each student concerning this particular legal requirement. If a person should fail to comply with this requirement, the college may either prevent the student from completing their registration or remove the student from the enrollment rosters of the school.
f. Insurance ‑ State law requires each full‑time student to possess a minimum level of health insurance during their time of enrollment. Such insurance may be provided by either an insurance carrier chosen by the student or by the student enrolling in the program adopted by the State College System. The Health Services Office provides students with the information about this program. The law also requires the college to terminate the enrollment of any student who fails to provide proof of proper insurance coverage.
g. Conditions Established as Part of Disciplinary Sanctions - All students are expected to fulfill conditions established as part of disciplinary sanctions. Students who fail to fulfill these conditions may be subjected to additional disciplinary action and/or his/her enrollment may be terminated. Residence contracts may also be terminated.
h. Communications with the College – Students are expected to pick up their own mail at the campus mailroom, check their campus voice mail, and check their electronic mail accounts assigned by the college regularly. These are the primary communication systems used during the semester when classes are in session.
3. SPECIAL BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS AT
MASSACHUSETTS
COLLEGE
OF LIBERAL ARTS
a. Academic Policies and Ethical Standards ‑ The current policies and procedures regarding academic standards for students, including such matters as grade appeals and academic honesty, prohibitions against plagiarism and other inappropriate behaviors, are described in the most recent edition of the catalog. The academic appeals process is described in this Handbook. All of these policies are also available from the Office of the Registrar. In most instances, cases which arise under the provisions of academic policies are processed by the Registrar. Cases arising under the college policies relating to these matters may however be referred by the Registrar to the Dean of Students for processing under the provisions described in this section of the Student Handbook.
b. Alcoholic Beverages ‑ The college intends for its students to abide by state laws which prohibit those persons under the age of 21 from possessing, purchasing, or transporting alcoholic beverages. Those students who are of legal drinking age may possess alcoholic beverages in specific residence areas, and at certain times and places on campus such as specifically designated social events. Students of legal age who choose to possess and use alcohol must do so responsibly. Students who are 21 years of age may not consume, possess or otherwise use alcohol when a minor is present. Conversely, minors may not be present when/where there is alcohol present unless specifically approved. This standard applies both on and off campus. At no time are students allowed to possess on‑campus (regardless of content) kegs, half‑kegs, or similar “common” containers of beer such as “beer balls” and/or alcohol abuse apparatus such as funnels. Students are expected to become familiar, where relevant, with policies established by such offices as Residential Programs & Services and Public Safety before becoming involved in any event where alcoholic beverages are to be present. Also, see the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy. Behaviors resulting in violations of community standards as a result of improper use of alcohol will not be excused or mitigated.
c. Assault and Battery ‑ Students may not willfully threaten or injure another person. Additionally they may not endanger nor may students intentionally and unjustifiably use force upon a person, or, act in a negligent way, which causes injury to another. Behavior involving an expressed or implied threat, which interferes with an individual’s personal safety, academic efforts, employment or participating in college sponsored programs and causes the person to have a reasonable apprehension that harm is about to occur, is also prohibited.
d. Disruptive Conduct ‑ Students are considered to be acting in a disruptive fashion and against college standards whenever they shall make a disturbance or threat of violence which is sufficient to disrupt the normal and reasonable use of the buildings or property, owned or controlled by the college or elsewhere (even off campus). In the interpretation and application of this regulation, either a disturbance or a threat of violence, shall constitute a violation. A “disturbance,” which is something less than threats of violence, is an interruption of peace and quiet, a violation of public order in decorum, or an interference with or hindrance of facilities or occupation of a building or space. Classroom disruption is behavior that is substantial and/or repeated behavior, which reasonably interferes with the conduct of a class or related academic pursuits. “Fighting,” defined as engaging in, and continuing when one has an opportunity to disengage from a physical struggle with another person or persons, is specifically prohibited under this regulation. Lewd, obscene or otherwise indecent conduct is also prohibited under this code.
e. Drugs and Narcotics ‑ In accordance with the General Laws of Massachusetts, the college as an instrument of the state, is obliged to uphold and maintain standards in relation to illegal drugs and substances. Therefore, students alleged to be in violation of these standards can expect the college to pursue such matters through its regularly established judicial processes. The possession, use, distribution or sale of narcotics, hallucinogens or other dangerous and/or illegal drugs is prohibited. The possession or sale of drug related paraphernalia is also prohibited. The college embraces wellness and, therefore, prohibits the use of any substance in a harmful or abusive manner. This may include over-the-counter substances or prescription drugs. Behaviors resulting in violations of community standards as a result of improper use of drugs or other substances will not be excused or provide justification for the college to mitigate its response to associated behaviors and violations. Also, see the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.
f. False Information ‑ Any student who knowingly withholds information or offers false information, during either an investigation or college disciplinary process/hearing shall be considered to have violated college policy and standards of behavior. Furnishing false information, alteration, destruction, misuse of documents or records, I.D. cards or signing or using another person’s name is also prohibited.
g. Fire Safety - Fire Alarms, Equipment and Drills ‑ The use of fire equipment, such as smoke detectors, extinguishers, alarms and hoses, is strictly prohibited except in the case of an emergency or an organized fire safety drill approved by the Department of Public Safety. Likewise, failure to evacuate promptly and completely any campus building or facility is prohibited once a fire alarm has been sounded, or when directed under such circumstances to do so by a college staff member or official emergency personnel. The setting of fires without written permit is strictly prohibited.
h. Weapons and Firearms Policy – Except for authorized law enforcement purposes, no weapons of any kind are allowed on the MCLA campus.
No individual may possess, carry, store, use, or have in his custody or control, a firearm or other weapon on campus. State law prohibits the unauthorized possession, carrying, or use of weapons or firearms on college property.
For the purposes of this policy, the term “weapons” includes, but is not limited to, firearms of any nature or description, including shotguns, rifles, pistols and revolvers, paint ball guns, or BB/pellet guns; firearm replicas, ammunition; martial arts-type weapons; explosives (including fireworks); bows, crossbows, arrows; slingshots; switchblade knives, double-edged knives, hunting (fixed-blade)-style knives of any length, throwing knives, or folding (pocket-style) knives with a blade length of three inches or greater; swords; pointed metal darts; Mace, pepper gas/spray and other dangerous chemicals; or any other destructive device or instrument that may be used to do bodily injury or damage to property.
The term “campus” includes but is not limited to: college housing, other buildings, grounds, parking areas, or any other facility owned, leased, managed, or operated by the college.
The term “carrying” includes, but is not limited to: possession, transporting, storing, or having custody or control of firearms or other weapons within any part of a vehicle.
The policy applies to all persons, including but not limited to: faculty, staff, students and visitors.
Temporary exemption to the portions of this policy not controlled by state law may be granted by the College’s Director of Public Safety or his/her designee for job related, educational or demonstration purposes.
Weapons will be confiscated by the College’s Department of Public Safety and violators may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or referral for college disciplinary action.
i. Harassment ‑ Harassment of individuals or groups is prohibited. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: physical assault which may involve, (but is not limited to) physical attack upon, or physical interference with a person which prevents the person from conducting his/her customary or usual affairs, puts the person in fear for his/her physical safety, or causes the person to suffer actual physical injury. The college has concern for incidents in which students are subject to physical assault because of membership in a particular racial, ethnic, religious, gender, self-identification of gender, or sexual orientation group or because of their disability. Conduct less than a physical attack or contact, which interferes with a person in the conduct of his/her customary or usual affairs is also prohibited. For example, the posting of threatening letters directed to the person, the use of threatening or abusive language directed to another, harassing or threatening telephone calls, the vandalism of a person’s room by graffiti or otherwise or displaying implements or symbols, which are judged to commemorate or promote bigotry and bias. Students are prohibited from engaging in behavior, which degrades another person. Likewise, students are prohibited from directing the behaviors towards others who wish to de-affiliate from particular student groups or organizations. Unwelcome sexual contact and other sex offenses may be included under this and other behavior standards as well.
j. Hazing ‑ The term “Hazing” as used in this section shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into a student organization whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such student or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation. Notwithstanding any other provisions, consent shall not be available as a defense to any campus disciplinary action under this action. Principal organizers and/or participants are considered to be responsible for hazing. Further, whoever knows that another person is the victim of hazing and is at the scene of such activity shall, to the extent that such person can do so without danger or peril to himself or herself or others, report such crime to an appropriate enforcement official as soon as reasonably practicable.
k. Gambling ‑ Any gambling which is prohibited by
l. Misappropriation Theft and/or Damage/Destruction of Property ‑ Students are responsible for the proper utilization and preservation of all college furnishings, equipment, grounds, vehicles, services, and facilities. Prior to use, approval is also necessary for use of vehicles, facilities and some equipment. Damages caused by students to college owned or operated property will provide the college with the basis for a claim against the responsible student(s) for the repair/replacement of the damaged item(s) and any associated costs incurred. Further, students may not incur college expenses or consume college resources for the conduct of their personal lives, personal entertainment or livelihood. Students are expected to acquire permission to use college resources, and/or resources or the personal belongings of fellow students. If a student takes property or uses services without permission and/or is in possession of stolen property, he/she is in violation of college policy.
m. Noise ‑ Students may not intentionally make or cause to be made any noise which is above the level of the activity commonly associated with the environment of the campus. In assessing whether a student has behaved in accordance with this community standard, such factors as the time of day, day of the week and place of the alleged violations will be taken into consideration; that is, greater care to control unwanted noise will be expected during weekdays, near the library and classroom buildings and at examination times than on weekends or at athletic events. Generally, any intentionally created noise, which inhibits the ability of others to study, teach, sleep and enjoy the intended use of the campus and its facilities will be presumed to be against this standard of behavior. Likewise, any noise, which is generated from within a building and travels within and/or beyond the building, such as the sounds transmitted through a radio or stereo, are also presumed to be against this standard of behavior.
n. Sponsorship of Events ‑ Individuals or groups sponsoring events disruptive to the college or community, or having disruptive consequences may be held responsible for such activity as if they had committed the offense. Examples of such activity would be parties or dances, which prevent study or classes in college buildings and/or disrupt relations with the community or result in other harmful effects.
o. Stalking - Students are prohibited from willfully, maliciously and/or repeatedly following or harassing another person and/or making threats with the intent of placing that person in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.
p. Implied Consent/Complicity - If a student is aware of, or in the presence of a violation of college policy and he/she remains in the presence of and/or fails to take reasonable actions to stop the violation, the student gives his/her implied consent to the violation and becomes a party in the violation. A student present when/where one or more violations are occurring also chooses to accept the consequences of being in violation of college policy. Anyone who creates an opportunity or encourages another person to violate regulations may be deemed equally responsible as the actual perpetrator and may be subject to the same sanctions as the active offender.
q. Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment - Behaviors as defined by college policy constitutes a violation of the college student conduct code.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICIES - Once a person has become a student and, therefore,
a member of the college community, he/she is asked to abide by the
administrative practices of the school. School policies are published in many different forms such as the college
catalog, and the Resident Student Handbook, the Guidelines for Community Living, and by
different offices including the ARAMARK Dining Services, the Registrar,
a. Building
Hours, Use of Facilities, Equipment and Vehicles ‑
Students must abide by the check‑in and check‑out procedures for
college housing and the hours posted for the use of other buildings and events.
Likewise, college facilities, equipment, and vehicles are provided for particular
uses, which are reflected in the policies, which govern the use of these facilities
equipment and vehicles; therefore, any misuse is prohibited. At all times students are expected to behave
in appropriate ways on the campus especially in the Centennial Room,