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Prohibited Conduct

Particular behavior that violates Vernon College standards of conduct listed below will be subject to disciplinary action through the appropriate judicial process. Prohibited student actions include, but are not limited to:

Academic Misconduct

1. All forms of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, aiding and abetting academic misconduct).
2. Failure to comply with classroom behavior as outlined in the course syllabus provided by the instructor.
3. Illegal downloading and unauthorized use, infringement, and/or distribution of copyright materials, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, is prohibited and subject to appropriate disciplinary sanctions and may subject the student to civil and criminal liabilities. (See also Academic Integrity Policy – specific violations of “cheating”, “plagiarism”, and “collusion” and associated sanctions related to violations of academic integrity).

Non-Academic Misconduct

1. Any physical, mental, verbal act, or expression through electronic means that intentionally embarrasses, threatens harms or harasses any person or group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
2. Possession, storage, use, or distribution of fireworks, explosives, weapons, ammunition, or any other substance or device designed to harm or incapacitate is prohibited on College premises or while attending a College sponsored activity.
3. Destruction or abuse of a fire alarm, extinguisher, or other safety device anywhere on college premises or making a false report concerning a fire, bomb, or other emergency.
4. Furnishing of false information to the College, forgery, unauthorized alteration or the unauthorized use of any College document or instrument of identification.
5. Unsolicited, deliberate or repeated sexual flirtations, advances or propositions, the display of sexually suggestive pictures or objects, and/or offensive or abusive physical contact of a sexual nature.
6. Unauthorized use of computer hardware or software.
7. Unauthorized possession, use or the abuse, destruction, or theft of property of the College or any of its members or guests.
8. Failure to comply with the direction of College officials acting in performance of their duties.
9. Failure to properly meet financial responsibilities to the College, including, but not limited to, knowingly passing a worthless check or money order in payment to the College.
10. Participating in or inciting a riot or any unauthorized or disorderly assembly.
11. Gambling, conducting or holding a raffle or lottery on college premises or at any College function except in cases of specific approval by the VP Student Services and/or the Dean of Student Services.
12. Unacceptable standards of common decency in mode of dress.
13. Use of smokeless tobacco on all College premises or smoking of tobacco products in other than designated smoking areas.
14. Self-inflicted harm or the intent to physically harm others.
15. Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act occurring on or off College premises that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of, or resulting from being initiated into or affiliating with any recognized or non-recognized organization, despite an individual’s “willing” participation.
16. Selling, peddling or soliciting with literature on campus except in cases of specific approval by the Dean of Student Services.
17. Forcing, threatening to force, coercing, or deceiving another to engage in sexual activity, or engaging in sexual activity with another knowing that the activity is offensive to that person or that the person is unable to assess the nature of or control their own conduct.
18. Violation of federal, state, or local law when in the judgment of College officials, the violation represents a potential threat to the safety or security of the College community.
19. Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phone.
20. Violence (or threat of violence) Against a Fellow Student: physical abuse of any person (including dating violence, domestic violence or sexual violence) on Vernon College premises or college-supervised functions, including physical actions which threaten or endanger the health or safety of any such persons. This includes physical actions which threaten or endanger the health of safety of any such persons. This includes fighting and/or other disruptive behavior, which includes any action or threat of violence which endangers the peace, safety, or orderly function of the College, its facilities, or persons engaged in the business of Vernon College. Note: certain physical abuse may also be considered unlawful harassment.
21. Violence (or threat of violence) Against a Faculty or Staff Member: physical abuse of any faculty or staff member (including dating violence, domestic violence or sexual violence) on Vernon College premises or college-supervised functions, including physical actions which threaten or endanger the health or safety of any such persons. This includes physical actions which threaten or endanger the health of safety of any such persons. This includes fighting and/or other disruptive behavior, which includes any action or threat of violence which endangers the peace, safety, or orderly function of the college, its facilities, or persons engaged in the business of Vernon College. Note: certain physical abuse may also be considered unlawful harassment.
22. Harassment Against a Fellow Student: Vernon College prohibits unlawful conduct based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, genetic information, political affirmation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status addressed directly to any individual or group that has the purpose of effect of unreasonably and objectively interfering with that individual or group’s: (1) performance, (2) work or educational environment or (3) ability to participate in an educational program or activity. The College also prohibits stalking, or other behavior which objectively and unreasonably interferes with another’s legal rights or creates an objectively intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. (This also includes the display of or navigation to pornography and other inappropriate websites and materials and inappropriate behavior on social media and/or networking applications.) Impermissible harassment may include verbal, non—verbal and/or physical conduct.
23. Harassment Against a Faculty or Staff Member. Vernon College prohibits unlawful conduct based on race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, genetic information, political affirmation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status addressed directly to any faculty or staff member that has the purpose of effect of unreasonably and objectively interfering with that faculty or staff member’s: (1) performance, (2) work or educational environment or (3) ability to participate in an educational program or activity. The College also prohibits stalking, or other behavior which objectively and unreasonably interferes with another’s legal rights or creates an objectively intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. (This also includes the display of or navigation to pornography and other inappropriate websites and materials and inappropriate behavior on social media and/or networking applications.) Impermissible harassment may include verbal, non—verbal and/or physical conduct.
24. Miscellaneous Misconduct.
25. Theft/Damage of College Property.
26. Occupation or seizure, in any manner, of Vernon College property, facility, or any portion thereof for a use inconsistent with prescribed, customary, or authorized use.
27. Unlawful Presence on College Premises.
28. Prohibited Assembly.
29. Tampering with Fire or Smoke Alarms.
30. Obstruction of Normal College Business.
31. Possession of Alcohol on College Grounds or at a College Sponsored Event.
32. Possession of a Controlled Substance on College Grounds or at a College Sponsored Event.
33. Smoking/Tobacco in unauthorized areas.
34. Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any weapon or explosive (including fireworks) on College premises or at College sponsored activities.
35. Failure to comply with Housing rules and regulations.
36. Entry into, or use of, any building, facility, or room or other College property or grounds without authorized approval. This also includes the unauthorized possession or use of College keys, lock combinations, or other access codes.
37. Failure to comply with College traffic rules and regulations.
38. Damaging, destroying, defacing, or altering the property of the College or the property of another person or entity.