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Student Handbook 2017-2018

Student Code of Conduct

Any student found responsible for the following standards is subject to the disciplinary outcomes outlined in “Hearing Outcome(s)” section of this Code:

1. Institutional Mission:

  • 1.01 Knowingly supplying false information to any Keuka College official, faculty member, or office.
  • 1.02 Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any Keuka College document, record, or instrument of identification.
  • 1.03 Tampering with the elections of any Keuka College-recognized organization.
  • 1.04 Disruption, interference, or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other Keuka College activities, including its public service functions.
  • 1.05 Unauthorized representation of Keuka College.
  • 1.06 Failure to comply with the directives of a Keuka College official in the performance of his/her official duties.
  • 1.07 Violation of computer software copyright laws and/or acceptable user/network policy, compromising the integrity of College computer facilities.
  • 1.08 Violation of the Field Period® contract.
  • 1.09 Misuse of College ID
  • 1.10 Conduct that is in violations of federal, state, or local law
  • 1.11 Conduct that occurs off campus that adversely affects the interests or educational mission of Keuka College

2. Safety and Student Wellness:

  • 2.01 Safety
    • 2.01.1 Possession, use, or distribution of weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms, pellet guns, air rifles, bows and arrows, or knives.
    • 2.01.2 Behavior that threatens the security of campus buildings or facilities, or safety of the community.
    • 2.01.3 Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of Keuka College and infringes on the rights of other members of the Keuka College community.
    • 2.01.4 Possession or use of keys to College facilities without proper authorization.
    • 2.01.5 Classroom behavior that seriously interferes with the instructor’s ability to conduct class or the ability of others to learn.
    • 2.01.6 Entering Keuka College property or facilities contrary to directives or published policy.
    • 2.01.7 Engaging in behavior which poses a significant interference to the normal campus life of others.
    • 2.01.8 Violation of motor vehicle/student vehicle/parking & traffic regulation(s). Review the full “Campus Parking Management Plan” section here.
    • 2.01.9 Disrespect of any member or guest of the College community.
    • 2.01.10 Threats
    • 2.01.11 Coercion
    • 2.01.12 Conduct which could be interpreted as disorderly, lewd or indecent behavior
  • 2.02 Policy on Alcohol Use (In order to ensure the safety of students, to comply with New York state law, which prohibits access to, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages for persons under 21 years of age, the College does not allow alcohol use/possession for those individuals under the age of 21
    • 2.02.1 Public Intoxication/Drunkenness
    • 2.02.2 Selling, delivering or supplying alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21.
    • 2.02.3 Consumption of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
    • 2.02.4 Possession of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
    • 2.02.5 Acquiring of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
    • 2.02.6 Being in the presence of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
    • 2.02.7 “Of-age” consumption of alcohol with a person(s) under the legal drinking age present.
    • 2.02.8 Possession of common containers, (empty or full, including, but not limited to kegs, tap systems, wine boxes, etc.).
    • 2.02.9 Alcohol in public view
    • 2.02.10 Possession of empty alcohol containers (for decoration or any other purpose).
    • 2.02.11 Participation in drinking games/contests
    • 2.02.12 Possession of alcohol paraphernalia (including, but not limited to funnels, hoses, beer pong tables, bar setups, etc.).
    • 2.02.13 Miscellaneous Alcohol Violation

Review the full “Policy on Alcohol Use” section here.

  • 2.03 Policy on Drugs (The purchase, possession, use, sale, or distribution of narcotics or illegal drugs is prohibited. It is the College’s firm belief that the illegal use of drugs is inconsistent with the educational process).
    • 2.03.1 Purchasing illegal drugs
    • 2.03.2 Possession of illegal drugs
    • 2.03.3 Use of illegal drugs
    • 2.03.4 Selling or distribution of prescription drugs
    • 2.03.5 Selling and/or distribution of illegal drugs
    • 2.03.6 Possession of drug paraphernalia
    • 2.03.7 Being in the presence of illegal drugs

Review the full “Statement and Policy on Drugs” section here.

3. Residence Halls:

  • 3.01 Failure to respond to the directives of a residential life staff member in the performance of his/her duties.
  • 3.02 Violation of Residence Life Policy
    • 3.02.1 Violation of Residence Hall Agreement
    • 3.02.2 Unauthorized Room Change/Hall Transfer
    • 3.02.3 Student Visitation/Guest Policy
    • 3.02.4 Courtesy & Quiet Hours Policy
    • 3.02.5 Appliance/Prohibited Item Policy
    • 3.02.6 Pet(s) Policy
    • 3.02.7 Damage to Public Area
    • 3.02.8 Removal of College property from designated areas
    • 3.02.9 Hall Sports
    • 3.02.10 Building Exteriors
    • 3.02.11 Solicitation

Review the full “Residence Hall Policies” section here

4. Conduct Infractions:

  • 4.01 Failure to comply with the sanctions imposed by the conduct officer or judicial advisor.
  • 4.02 Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a judicial body or officer.
  • 4.03 Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in a judicial hearing.
  • 4.04 Harassment or intimidation of a judicial board member prior, during, or after a judicial hearing.
  • 4.05 Knowingly assisting in the violation of this code.
  • 4.06 Continued infractions of this Code.

5. Fire/Campus Safety:

  • 5.01 Careless or malicious use of fire; tampering with a fire control device, or falsely reporting a fire or a bomb.
  • 5.02 Possession, distribution, or use of fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, or dangerous chemicals while on the property of the College.
  • 5.03 Fire Safety Regulations
    • 5.03.1 Smoking/Vaping Policy
    • 5.03.2 Evacuation Policy & Procedures
    • 5.03.3 Holiday Decorations

Review the full “Fire Safety” section here.

6. Theft & Damage:

  • 6.01 Theft (Includes all forms of larceny, burglary, robbery)
  • 6.02 Damage to/Destroying of College property
  • 6.03 Vandalism

Review the full “Theft & Damage” policy here.

To see full description of policy & definitions listed below, please visit our Equal Opportunity page.

7. Discriminatory & Bias Related Offenses:

  • 7.01 Discriminatory Harassment
    • 7.01.1 Discriminatory and Bias-Related Harassment

8. Sexual Misconduct:

  • 8.01 Sexual Harassment
  • 8.02 Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse
  • 8.03 Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
  • 8.04 Sexual Exploitation

9. Other Offenses:

  • 9.01 Threatening Physical Harm
  • 9.02 Causing Physical Harm
  • 9.03 Extreme Verbal Abuse
  • 9.04 Other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
  • 9.05 Discrimination
  • 9.06 Intimidation
  • 9.07 Hazing
  • 9.08 Bullying

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