Division of Campus Residences - Residential Programs
Judical Level and Sanction Guidelines 2000 - 2001
#1 = Level 1 Hearing        #2 = Level 2 Hearing        #3 = Level 3 Hearing
 
Conduct Code DC Level Description of Possible Behaviors Minimum Sanction
II.A.1.a  #1 Includes harassment, telephone harassment, verbal abuse Educational project, LOW
Offenses against    physical (scratching, hair pulling), pushing, pulling, shoving,
the Persons   threatening behaviors, harassment (name calling, etc…)
  #2 Includes fighting (where blows are thrown), threats of physical Educational project, LOW
   violence directed at a staff member, psychological abuse
  #3 Includes assault (medical treatment, injury, blood), serious
   bias/racist harassment, hazing
II.A.1.b  #1 Oral or written sexual harassment, name calling, phone sexual Educational project, LOW
Sexual Harassment   harassment, gestures
II.A.1.c  #2 Non-consensual touching, sexual abuse Educational project, LOW, probation
Sexual Abuse   #3 Sexual assault which may involve injury and/or hospitalization
and/or Assault
II.A.1.d  #3 Non-consensual sexual intercourse
Rape
II.A.1.e Y #1 Following a person intended to harass, annoy, threaten or alarm, Educational project, LOW
Stalking   repeated communication
  #2 Repeatedly following a person, repeatedly committing acts to  Educational project, LOW, probation
   threaten or more repeated acts or acts that become more serious
  #3
II.A.1.f Y #1 Stealing exit sign parts, removing hallway or stairway lighting, Educational project, LOW
Dangerous Conditions   dropping things out of windows, propping or damaging exterior
   doors, etc…
  #2 Accessing the building through the roof, pennying in, fire due to Restitution for state property
   negligence
  #3 Attempts to set or intentionally setting fires, arson Educational project, LOW, probation, Restitution
II.A.1.g Y #1 Interfering with access or staff performing duties Educational project
Interference  #2 Preventing exit (i.e. pennying in), stalking Educational project, LOW
  #3 Physical threat included Educational project, LOW
II.A.1.h  #1 Possession of pellet gun, discharging a pellet gun, possession Educational project, LOW, probation
Weapons   of fireworks
  #2 Using an instrument as a weapon, menacing with a weapon, Educational project, LOW, probation
   discharging,/shooting at people with a pellet gun, possession
    or use of fireworks (or large quantity of fireworks), possession
   of weapon displayed in a “decorative way”
  #3 Brandishing/threatening/use of weapon leading to injury, use of
   deadly weapon (knife, gun)
 
 

 
II.A.1.i  #1 Interfering with a person’s basic rights due to bias Educational project, LOW
Discrimination  #2 Preventing a student or staff member from exercising rights due Educational project, LOW, probation
   to bias
  #3 Physical threat/or action to stop a student from exercising right
   due to bias
II.A.1.j  #1 Acts that recklessly or intentionally endanger another person’s   Educational project, LOW
Hazing   psychological, mental or physical health for the purpose of initiation
   into or affiliation with any organization
II.A.2.a Y #1 Possession of University furniture, possession of other’s property,  Educational project, restitution for state property
Offenses Against    damage/deface property, theft (less than $100)
Property  #2 Accidental or intentional damage or theft ($100-$999) Educational project, LOW, restitution
  #3 Accidental or intentional damage or theft (more than $1000)
II.A.2.b and II.A.2.c Y #1 Failure to comply with residence hall posting policy Restitution, Poster Removal, Educational project
Unauthorized Posting  #2 Repeated violations
  #3 Significant damages Billing and restriction of posting privilege
II.A.3.a,b and c Y #1 Failure to evacuate for fire alarm, entering building after alarm 1st- Educational project   2nd – LOW
Environmental Health     without permission, violation of the smoking policy
and Safety  #2 Damage to fire systems, inappropriate use of fire extinguisher,  Educational project, LOW, Restitution for state
   tampering with bells/horns, shooting fire extinguisher at a staff member property, probation
  #3 Causing a fire alarm, false fire alarm or acts where injury occurs,
   damage,/dismantling fire system
II.A.4.a Y #1 Possession of a duplicate bedroom/suiteroom key, use of another’s  LOW, Restitution
Campus Unauthorized    combination, use of a duplicate key to access building
keys or Access  #2 Possession or use of a master or control key LOW, probation, Restitution, relocation
II.A.4.b Y #1 Presence in a closed residence hall (1st offense) LOW, Billing
Illegal Entrance and   #2 Presence in a closed residence hall (2nd offense), violation of  LOW, billing, probation
Unauthorized Presence   restriction, or breaking into a building
  #3 Breaking into a building resulting in damage, and/or  other
   unauthorized activities
II.A.4.c Y #1 Access to construction sites, specialty or utility areas in residence halls LOW
Restricted Areas   , or presence in closed buildings
  #2 Access to roofs, climbing/hanging from building LOW, probation
  #3 While in restricted area, committing serious violation
II.A.4.d  #1 All guests must adhere to campus policies.  Student is responsible for (See policy or policies that guests violated)
Guest Responsibility     their guests behavior
(campus wide)
II.A.5.a Y #1 Failure to present a valid ID card when requested Educational project
Identification Cards
II.A.5.b Y #1 False USB ID, falsified USB document, falsified drivers license,  LOW, Educational project
False Identification   falsified non-USB document
 

 
II.A.5.c Y #2 Providing false testimony in a hearing, falsified statements provided as  LOW, Educational project, probation
False Information OR   part of hearing process
II.A.5.d   **usually in conjunction with other violations
False Testimony OR
II.A.5.e
Misrepresentation
II.A.5.f Y #1 No student shall enter, search, copy, steal, forge or alter University  Educational project, LOW
Misuse of Records   records, documents or other materials
II.A.5.g Y #1 Harassment, threatening, unauthorized use of phone or phonemail, Educational project, LOW
Misuse of telephone,     deletion of messages, alteration of hardware
modem pool,    #2 Harassment, threats to a staff member Educational project, LOW, relocation
phonemail system
II.A.5.h Y #1 No student shall knowingly take or use any services without  Educational project, LOW
Unauthorized Use of    authorization
Services
II.A.6  Y #1 Unauthorized use of access to modern information technology Educational project, LOW
Responsible for Use of   #2 Breach of security LOW, probation
Information Technology
II.A.7  #1 Failure to surrender ID, failure to comply with a staff member LOW, Educational project
Official Directives  #2 Failure to comply with a Pro-Staff member and/or verbal harassment  LOW, Probation
   in response
II.A.8  #1 Disruptive to community members, usually in conjunction with other Educational project
Disruption of University     violations
Activities  #2 Disruptive to community members, usually in conjunction with other LOW
    violations
II.A.9.a Y #1 Open container, underage possession/consumption, serving to  Educational project(substance abuse class)
Alcohol    underage students
  #2 Common source, large groups, large amounts LOW, educational project
  #3 Violation which results in injury, damage to property or physical
   harassment of University staff
II.A.9.b  #1
Zero Tolerance
II.A.9.c  #1 Pot smoke smell, smoke, suspicion of smoking pot Verbal Warning
Drugs  #1 Paraphernalia, containers of substance, residue, resin, tangible evidence Educational project, LOW
  #2 Confirmed use, possession LOW, probation, referral and/or educational project
  #3 Sale or salable quantity
II.A.9.d  #1 Gambling in room or common areas Educational project
Gambling
II.A.10 Y #1 Violation of the CODE when students are participating in  Educational project, revocation of privileges
Off-Campus Violation   University-sanctioned activities
  #2 Violation of the CODE when students are participating in  LOW, probation
   University-sanctioned activities
 
 

 
II.A.11 Y #1 Operating a business out of their room, door to door solicitation,  Educational Project
Commercial Activities    **See Terms of Occupancy
and Solicitation  #2 Operating a business out of their room, door to door solicitation, LOW, probation
   **See Terms of Occupancy
II.A.12   #1 Smoking in enclosed areas or prohibited location Educational Sanction
Smoke-Free University  #2 Smoking in enclosed areas or prohibited location Educational sanction, LOW
II.B.1 Y  ***Any violation of the Terms of Occupancy Move back to assigned room
Occupancy Rules   #1 Unauthorized room change
(i.e. Room Exchanges,   #2 Failure to relocate back to assigned room LOW
check-out)  #3 Failure to comply LOW, probation
II.B.2  #1 Failure to leave when residence hall closed LOW, Billing
Unauthorized Use
II.B.3 Y #1 Possession of a duplicate bedroom/suiteroom key, use of another’s  LOW, Restitution
Unauthorized keys or    combination, use of a duplicate key to access a building
Access  #2 Possession or use of a master or control key LOW, probation, relocation, restitution
  #3 Use of a master or control key that results in damage, injury or theft
II.B.4.a Y #1 Damages to room and furnishings Restitution for state property
Liability for Damage
II.B.4.b Y #1 Damages to a room where two or more persons occupied and cannot   Restitution for state property
Multiple Liability for    be ascertained who is responsible – (except fire safety equipment)
Damages
II.B.5.a Y #1 Failure to register overnight guest or guest staying without permission   Educational project, restricted guest privilege
Guest Policy-   of roommate
Permission to remain   #2 Guest stays more than allowed nights LOW, probation, restricted guest privilege
overnight
II.B.5.b Y #1 Guest conduct responsibility, guest involved in violation Educational project, restricted guest privileges
Responsibility for   #2 Repeat or higher level violations LOW, restricted guest privileges
Residential Quarters
II.B.5.c  #1 Failure to provide an escort, failure to carry guest pass Educational project, restricted guest privileges
Residential Guest
Responsibility
II.B.5.d Y #1 More than number indicated in Terms of Occupancy (1st offense)   Educational project
Maximum Occupancy   usually in conjunction with other violations
  #2 More than the number of guests (2nd offense) LOW, probation
II.B.5.e
Denial of Residential
Guest Privileges
II.B.5.f  #1 Living in residence halls without valid housing contract  LOW, billing
Trespassers   (host responsibility)
 

 
II.B.6.a Y #1 Creating a safety or health hazard or nuisance within and around any  Educational project and restitution for damage to
Safe Conditions   residential facility, propping doors, exceeding number of guests, candles,  state property
   failure to evacuate for an alarm, health and safety inspection violation
   (1st offense) (minor-1 water balloon)
  #2 Causing injury to someone or arson, creating a safety or health hazard   Educational project, LOW, restitution
   or nuisance. (2nd offense) or fire systems were damaged, false alarm,
   preventing egress (more serious – buckets of water)
II.B.6.b Y #1 Failure to comply with quiet hours 1st –Educational project
Noise    2nd - LOW
II.B.6.c & d. Y #1 Cooking in room or suite of a meal plan building or unauthorized  1st – Verbal warning, Official Directive to remove item
Appliances and Cooking Y  appliances 2nd – LOW, Educational project, Official Directive to
    remove item
    3rd –  LOW, Educational project, probation, relocation,
     confiscation of item
    4th – LOW
II.B.6.e Y #1 Having unauthorized pets (1st offense) Educational project, removal of pet
Pets and Animals  #2 Having unauthorized pets (2nd offense) LOW, probation
II.B.4.f Y #1 Failure to comply with pest control procedures (1st offense) Verbal warning
Pest Control
II.B.4.g Y #1 Failure to evacuate during a fire alarm Educational sanction
Fire Safety Y #2 Creating conditions that cause fire hazard/impedes safe evacuation Educational sanction, LOW, probation
II.B.4.h Y #1 Smoking in a room without permission of roommate or  Educational sanction
Smoking in Residence    Division of Campus Residences
Halls  #2 Smoking in a room without permission of roommate or Division of  Educational sanction, LOW
   Campus Residences
 
 

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