Section F: Operation of the College
A violation of these standards occurs when a person:
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Fails to respond to a reasonable request of college officials who are acting within their authority. College officials include faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are carrying out assigned work responsibilities.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Fails to respond to a legitimate oral or written request to report to a college official.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Violates a no contact order issued by the college.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
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Fails to comply with a sanction officially and finally assigned through campus disciplinary proceedings.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
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Intentionally interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic, entrances to buildings, or with the normal operation, or functions of the college. (Please refer to the Board of Trustees Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
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Fails to respect the ongoing legitimate functions of classes, meetings, office procedures, study, sleep, or any authorized college activity. (e.g. unreasonable use of sound equipment, playing of instruments, drums, or amplified guitars in residential areas, engaging in indoor sports, violating courtesy or quiet hours, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
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Obstructs or interferes with the reprimand, discipline, or apprehension of another person who is involved in the commission of an offense under the Student Code of Conduct.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
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Duplicates, possesses, lends, or uses keys or access codes to college facilities or services without permission (e.g., lending/borrowing room keys or More Cards).
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
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Uses, receives, or other acquires college utility, computer, or communication services; computer software, telecommunications cables and hookups; or any college equipment or facilities without proper authorization.
Minimum: Restitution
Maximum: Suspension
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Brings into college buildings any animal, except as authorized by the college (small fish in containers no larger than 10 gallons are authorized).
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Erects a tent, lean to, or other temporary structure on college property without specific written authorization from a college official.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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All students must comply with the College Guest Policy:
- Hosts are fully responsible for the behavior of their guests.
- Guests must be with the host at all times.
- Guests must have valid guest pass on their person.
- Guests must produce the guest pass when requested by official college personnel.
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Hosts and Guests are responsible for abiding with all additional regulations as detailed in the Guest Policy.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
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All students must comply with occupancy levels. The maximum occupancy level for the residential areas for 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:
- For units designed as a residence hall single: 3 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall double: 4 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall triple: 6 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall four-person suite: 8 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall 6, 7, or 8 person suite: 12 persons
- For apartment units designed for two residents: 4 persons
- For apartment units designed for four residents: 8 persons
- For apartment units designed for six residents: 12 persons
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Excessive debris, recyclables, general uncleanliness, covering over 50% of walls or doors, hanging any ceiling decorations, or items outside of windows.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Violates the Computer Ethics and Usage Policy (e.g. DMCA Copyright Violations, sharing account information, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Official Notification
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Residence Probation for one semester and Judicial Educator - Module 19: Being a Good Cyber Citizen
Recommended Standard 3rd Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year
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Fails to comply with any college policy and/or any local, state, or federal law, rule, or regulation.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion