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Violations

The following types of behavior have been identified as inappropriate, and a violation may be referred to one of the Discipline Committees described in Paragraph D. Although specific violations have been identified, it is recognized that other types of inappropriate behavior, which are detrimental to the best interests of the University or to members of its faculty, staff, or student body, may be referred to a Discipline Committee by the Dean of Students or by the designated Residential Life Professional.

NOTE: Traffic violations are handled through Campus Safety. Excessive tickets may result in loss of parking privileges.

Class "A" Violations

  1. Entering the room or any living area of a member of the opposite sex who resides in University housing at a time other than approved open visitation hours.
  2. Excessive noise, including violation of quiet hours
  3. Littering
  4. Habitual misconduct (repeat offenders)
  5. Individual hall regulations.

Class "B" Violations

  1. First offense of consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on the University campus.
    NOTE: Possession could mean knowingly in the presence of alcohol.
  2. Removing the battery from or disabling a residence hall smoke detector
  3. Gambling
  4. Destroying, defacing or tampering with public property within the residence halls
  5. Use of University property or services without express authorization
  6. Failure to identify self, falsely identifying self and/or failure to comply to the directions of a residence hall staff member acting in the performance of his/her duties
  7. Violation of Hall Probationary status
  8. Violation of the Escort Policy which is contained in the Residence Hall Handbook and posted on each hall floor
  9. Cohabitation (first offense)

Class "C" Violations

  1. Sexual contact or sexual touching of another person without consent
  2. Use, possession or distribution of any controlled substance, including but not limited to, narcotic drugs, marijuana, stimulants, barbiturates and/or hallucinogenic drugs, unless prescribed by a licensed physician.
    NOTE: Possession could mean knowingly in the presence of a controlled substance.
  3. Possession or knowingly in the presence of drug paraphernalia
  4. Any form of theft or stealing
  5. Possession or exhibition of a weapon (e.g., guns, switchblades or knives deemed to be dangerous or illegal, hunting bows, explosives or other items with a blade exceeding four inches)
    NOTE: An item may be deemed a "weapon" if used in a threatening or harmful manner, i.e., laser pointer, box cutter
  6. Possession or use of fireworks (including smoke bombs)
  7. Destroying, damaging, defacing, endangering or vandalizing private, public, or University property
  8. Endangering the health or safety of self, another person or University faculty/staff or threats of endangerment
  9. Any inappropriate and/or abusive behavior which disrupts a class, an official University function or the living/learning environment of the institution NOTE: Alcohol impairment may be deemed inappropriate behavior.
  10. Striking another person without consent
  11. Lying to University officials, to a Hearing Committee or to an Appeals Board
  12. Harassing witnesses or committee members who have testified or will testify at any disciplinary hearing or at a proceeding that doesn't rise to hearing level
  13. Violation of University policies, city ordinances or state and federal laws other than those listed in this handbook
  14. Violation of Campus Conduct or Strict Campus Conduct Probationary status
  15. Destroying, tampering with or altering fire alarms or other safety equipment
  16. Discrimination, including, but not limited to, verbal abuse, racial slurs, sexual innuendos, or the threat of physical abuse, expressed verbally or in written or electronic communications
  17. Consumption/possession of alcohol (second offense and beyond)
    NOTE: Possession could mean knowingly in the presence of alcohol
  18. Failure to comply with the directions of a University official or failure to identify self to, falsely identifying self to, providing false information to a University official
  19. Intentional misuse/abuse of the University computer system, or repeated unintentional misuse/abuse (see page 39 for Computer Disciplinary Action)
  20. Hazing
  21. Theft of telephone or communications services
  22. Cohabitation (second offense)