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All students are required to sign and submit a statement regarding the Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Code.  This form is distributed and will be available online to new students during Orientation and to returning students with their registration materials.

STUDENT CODUCT CODE

 

Responsibility and authority for the administration of student conduct at Roanoke College is vested in the Board of Trustees, which delegates such authority to the president of the College. The president, in turn, delegates certain responsibility and authority to members of his administration.

The student - college relationship is based on a contractual agreement that the student enters into voluntarily.  By joining the college community the student agrees to abide by the policies of the College.  An individual is considered to be enrolled at the College from the time of their first deposit or upon being readmitted until graduation, official withdrawal, or suspension or expulsion.  Individuals are subject to the Student Conduct Code as long as they are enrolled at the College, including break periods.  The College's disciplinary system is not a substitute for the criminal justice system, nor does the College serve to provide a sanctuary from criminal or civil law.  Violations of local, state, and/or federal laws are handled by the respective court systems. Such conduct also may constitute violations of the Student Conduct Code and thus may subject a student to college disciplinary action.  The college conduct system is not based on the adversarial model used in the courts. Rather, it seeks to find the truth by insuring that students charged with violations of the Student Conduct Code know the charges brought against them and have the opportunity to answer such charges before an impartial authority.  The policies and regulations of the College have been established to support the educational mission of the institution. This mission includes providing a safe, clean environment in which students can pursue their education without undue interruption or distraction. In order for this to happen, students are expected to be honest; to respect the rights and property of other members of the College and the local community; and to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. 

For many students, college means an opportunity for increased freedom. Along with this freedom goes the task of handling it responsibly. Students are expected to behave responsibly and will be held accountable for their actions if they do not do so.

 

Disciplinary Records & Notification

Disciplinary action, except Academic Integrity violations, is recorded in each student's conduct file, which is maintained by the Office of Student Affairs. This information is maintained for a minimum of three years following graduation or departure from the College. Previous disciplinary action is taken into consideration when determining consequences for subsequent violations.

If a student is expelled or suspended from school or a class due to student conduct code or academic integrity violations, a grade of "DP" (Dropped Passing) for involuntary withdrawal from a course--passing and "DF" (Dropped Failing) for involuntary withdrawal from a course--failing will be recorded on his/her official academic transcript, however in the case of academic integrity violations, an "F" or an "XF" in a course will be recorded on the transcript (instead of "DP" or "DF") if imposed by a Hearing Board or Panel.

Parents or guardians are routinely notified about serious violations such as when a student is placed on Disciplinary Probation, when a student is scheduled to go before a Conduct Board, or usually after a student has committed two or more violations in an academic year.  However, the College may contact parents at any time if in the judgment of college officials it is in the best interest of the student. Academic Advisors are routinely notified about misconduct of their advisees. Other college officials are informed when appropriate.  Law enforcement agencies are notified of criminal offenses occurring on campus, including all violations involving illegal substances.

 

Student Rights

Students charged with violations of the Student Conduct Code, except as noted*, have the following rights:

                - To know the charges being brought against him/her.

                - To have a hearing at which the student may respond to the charges.

                - To know who is bringing evidence against him/her.

*Students facing charges may have another member of the college community present to advise/assist at their hearings. (Campus support person may not be a current or former attorney)

*Students found guilty of a felony or serious criminal offense by law enforcement authorities may be suspended or expelled from the college without a hearing.

*If, by the determination of college officials, justice will be better served, parties to an incident may not be required to confront one another.

Students found responsible for a conduct violation may have a character witness speak on their behalf prior to the determination of the consequence(s).

 *Students may be temporarily prevented from participating in college sponsored activities or representing the College in such activities as athletic events, college sponsored trips, etc. prior to a hearing. 

*Students may be temporarily suspended prior to a hearing (see Disciplinary Consequences).

*The College may take temporary actions against a student, such as placement on probation, removal from housing, and restriction from parts or all of campus, until disciplinary hearings are completed.

*Students criminally charged with a felony or other serious criminal offense by law enforcement authorities, whether the alleged offense occurred prior to or after their first matriculation, may be temporarily suspended from housing, have their access to campus grounds and facilities restricted, be banned from participating in College sponsored activities or representing the College in such activities as athletic events, college sponsored trips, etc., and/or be temporarily placed on probation or suspended from the college without a hearing while the case is pending, until college officials have had time to assess the situation, the charges have been adjudicated [see action below], or until disciplinary hearings are completed.

 

Types of Hearings  (Resolution of Charges) 

Students charged with violations of the Student Conduct Code will have their charges resolved in one of the following ways:

Academic Administrative Hearing:  comprised of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and/or his designee(s).

Non Academic Administrative Hearing:  comprised of a member or members of the College staff.  In difficult cases, members of the College Conduct Board may serve also.  First and/or relatively minor offenses may be heard by the Area Coordinator, and, at the Area Coordinator's discretion with the assistance of Resident Advisors and/or, if the offense occurred in a residence hall, selected Hall Council members of that hall.  

Student Conduct Council Hearing: comprised of a member of the Student Affairs staff and student members of the College Conduct Board.  This body hears cases which warrant sanctions up to and including disciplinary probation.

College Conduct Board Hearing: usually comprised of three students and three faculty/staff members (a minimum of five members may hear a case). This body hears cases, which warrant sanctions up to, and including suspension and expulsion. The student members of the College Conduct Board and SCC are elected annually by the student body of Roanoke College.  The faculty members are appointed by the Vice President-Student Affairs or the Associate Dean of Students.

 

 
Disciplinary Procedures 

Any member of the Roanoke College community (students, staff and faculty) may bring charges against a student or organization for conduct code violations.  Non-members of the college community may not be present at a hearing, except as witnesses presenting information (the hearing officer or college coordinator will determine the appropriateness of a given witness).

Charges relating to student misconduct which occurs in a classroom, faculty office, laboratory, or similar environment, or which may result from action related to academic matters, are brought to the Office of Academic Affairs.  All other charges are brought to the Office of Student Affairs.

A designated administrator will determine if the charge(s) warrants a hearing or a different type of institutional response such as mediation.

If a hearing is warranted, the student will be notified of the charges; the type of hearing; and the time, date, and location of the hearing. Violations of the Student Conduct Code which occur during the final two weeks of a semester, during May term, or during summer sessions usually are adjudicated by an Administrative Hearing.

Two or more students facing charges from the same incident may have their cases heard simultaneously by the same hearing board, at the determination of College officials.

A student having a College Conduct Board hearing will be referred to the Coordinator of the College Conduct Board who will review the Board's guidelines and procedures with the student.

The College reserves the right to conduct a hearing in absentia if:

1.     A student facing charges fails to appear for his/her hearing or otherwise refuses to cooperate in the disciplinary process.

2.     A student withdraws from Roanoke College between the time of the alleged conduct code violation and the scheduled hearing.  In this latter case, the College may decide to wait until the student returns before conducting the hearing.


Appeal Process

The Appeal Process is available upon request to students found responsible for a Student Conduct Code violation (s) and also, using the same appeals guidelines, to the alleged victim of a violation. A college official will conduct the review. A request for an appeal must be based on procedural error in the hearing or new evidence which could not reasonably have been presented at the time of the hearing. The request must be submitted via an Appeal Form available online or in the Office of the Associate Dean of Students within two business days of the hearing unless an extension has been granted. The Appeal Process does NOT include rehearing cases. The determination of facts and whether the student was responsible for the violation(s) or not were the responsibility of the original hearing panel or administrator, which has had access to all the information presented.

If the procedural error or new evidence is determined by the reviewing official or panel to be significant enough to possibly change the outcome of the hearing then a new hearing will be scheduled.

The reviewing official or panel will automatically review the Disciplinary Consequence(s) to ensure that it (they) is (are) consistent with college policy.  The reviewing official has the right to increase or decrease the sanctions assigned to the student.

 

Access to Records

Records are maintained by the Office of the Associate Dean of Students.  Students may see their record by making an appointment with the Office.

 

 

Student Conduct Code Violations 

1.         Behavior that neglects the dignity, respect and mutual consideration of others; disorderly, loud, lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior or expression.  Any item within public view that is offensive as determined by college officials.

2.         Behavior that discriminates against another person on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.

3.         Behavior that threatens the health, safety or well being of the individual or of another person, including being sent to the hospital for alcohol or drug overdoses.

4.         Behavior that constitutes verbal, written, physical, or other type of assault, abuse, harassment or intimidation, which is demeaning, degrading, frightening, or causes injury, including fighting, stalking etc.

5.         Sexual Misconduct (See the Student Handbook for further clarification.) which includes:

           -Sexual Assault: includes, but is not limited to, the following acts when committed without consent or
             after consent is withdrawn: Sexual intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, or other forms of penetration.

           -Improper Sexual Behavior: includes, but is not limited to, any intentional, unwanted (without consent) touching by the accused, either directly or indirectly through the clothing, of the victim's genitals,           
             breasts, thighs, or buttocks.  Improper Sexual Behavior also includes touching or fondling of the accused or another person by the victim when the victim is forced to do so against his or her will.
            (All acts of sexual violence are considered forms of sexual harassment covered under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681. As such, charges of Sexual Assault and 
            Improper Sexual Behavior will be addressed by the College taking immediate steps to respond to the charges In accordance with guidelines established by the DoE and Title IX)

            - Sexual Harassment, which includes, but is not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for   
             sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect
             of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, academic, living, or social environment.

            - Relationship Misconduct, which includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, physical abuse, 
            destruction of personal property, refusal to return personal property, harassing phone calls, e-mails,
            etc., and harassing family members, friends, and roommates.

6.         Possession of false identification; furnishing false or altered identification or false information; failure to provide requested information to college officials; lying to a college official; (Fraudulent or altered     
            identification cards and/or driver's licenses will be confiscated and returned to the issuing authority with an explanation of the circumstances under which they were confiscated.)

7.         Refusal or failure to follow instructions or college procedures; hindering, obstructing, or improperly trying to influence college officials acting in the performance of their duties; running from/attempting to evade
            campus safety officers or other college officials; failure to provide a college identification card upon request of a college official; failure to cooperate with college officials when requested; failure to testify in
            disciplinary hearings; failure to report student conduct code violations; assisting in, contributing to, or  encouraging student conduct code violations; intimidating or harassing witnesses, victims, or other
            persons  involved in college disciplinary proceedings, (prior to, during, or after the proceedings).

8.         Deliberate, malicious, careless or negligent destruction or damage of college or private property.

9.         The taking, stealing, destruction, carrying away, or possession, or attempt to do so, without permission, of public or private property (including street signs, properly posted notices, information sheets, campus
             newspapers in order to deprive others of access to them, etc.).

10.       Unauthorized entry into closed, private or restricted areas; tampering with, forgery, unauthorized possession or misuse of, college documents and property; removal of college property from designated areas.

11.       Intentional obstruction or disruption of the daily functioning of the College, including teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, residence hall life, college recognized functions, student
            organization functions, or other college activities.

12.       Improper use of alcohol which includes:

            - Underage possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages.

            - Possession of alcoholic beverages in freshmen residence halls.

            - Consumption of alcoholic beverages out-of-doors.

            - Consumption of alcoholic beverages in unauthorized areas.

            - Consumption of alcoholic beverages in college vehicles.

            - Providing alcohol to underage person(s).

            - Permitting an underage person(s) to consume alcoholic beverages in an area under a student's control.

            - Being intoxicated.

            - Driving Under the Influence

            - Transportation of alcoholic beverages in open containers in unauthorized areas.

            - Possession of bulk container(s) of alcoholic beverages.  (Kegs found in the possession of students on campus will be confiscated and will not be returned.)

            - Possession of beer bongs and/or other devices used to abuse alcohol.

            - Participating in a drinking game involving alcohol.

            - Possession of large quantities of alcoholic beverages disproportionate to the event or activity.

            - Parties in locations other than individual rooms in upper class halls.

            - Violating state, local and federal laws applicable to alcoholic beverages.

            - Unauthorized parties: an unregistered gathering of 10 or more persons with alcohol present.  (All persons present, regardless of how long they have been there or whether they are drinking, may be found
             responsible for violating this section of the conduct code.)

            - Empty alcohol containers in rooms of underage persons.

            - Possession and/or use of grain alcohol; providing grain alcohol to others.

            (Alcohol present in situations where improper use of alcohol is occurring will be confiscated and will not be returned.)

13.       Abuse of alcohol or other substances.

14.       The possession, use, providing of, distribution, or manufacture of any illegal drug, or illegal possession, use, providing of, distribution or manufacture of a controlled substance, or possession or use of
            paraphernalia which contains drug residue, or misuse of prescription drugs to include the possession, use, providing of, or distribution of same.  Law enforcement agencies will be notified of all         violations
            involving illegal substances .

15.       Possession or use of firearms or weapons capable of inflicting injury, in campus buildings or on the    grounds, is strictly prohibited. Items resembling firearms or other weapons are               prohibited on
            campus. Included are such items as air soft guns, pellet or BB guns, sling shots,knives,swords, and martial arts weapons.

16.       Possession or use of fireworks, explosives, ammunition, explosive chemicals, flammable or similar materials;  starting or contributing to a fire; causing an explosion.

17.       Dogs, cats and other pets may not run at large on campus and may not enter college buildings. No pets except fish are permitted in residence halls.

18.       Behavior which results in the mistreatment, injury, or death of an animal on the campus. 

19.       Solicitation

20.       Violations of Residence Hall Policies and Procedures. (Occupants of Room: The occupants of each residence hall room may be responsible for all activities taking place in their room, whether they are present or
           not.  They are also responsible for any items found in the room.)

21.       INAPPROPRIATE FAN/SPECTATOR/AUDIENCE/ PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
            Unacceptable behavior in/at College sponsored or recognized events such as athletic contests, intramurals, student organization sponsored events, etc.  Unacceptable behavior includes:
            -Taunting, intimidating, or harassing behavior directed at participants, officials or fans.         
            -Behavior that shows a lack of consideration and/or respect for participants, officials or fans, including the  use of profane language.
            -Behavior that could or does incite disorderly or disruptive conduct before, during, or after an event
            -Failure to follow the instructions or warnings of game or college officials

22.       Inappropriate use of Electronic Devices, including, but not limited to:

            - Students may not make or use illegal copies of copyrighted software, information or music, store such items on college systems, or transmit them over college networks.
            - Use of cellular phones, pagers, PDA's (personal digital assistants), handheld computers, etc., in a manner that causes disruption in the classroom, library, or within any college owned or college operated
              facility or vehicle
            -Use of devices with photographic capability in areas such as bathrooms, locker rooms, etc
            -Use of photographic devices to take pictures of individuals in situations that would normally cause embarrassment or normally would be considered in bad taste without their permission

          - Pictures and information posted on the internet via social networking programs such as, but not limited to MySpace and Facebook are public information.  Pictures or information from these sources that
            describe or document behaviors  that are brought to the attention of the College and which reasonably suggest that behavior violating College policy has taken place, on campus or at a College-sponsored
            function off-campus, are subject to possible further investigation and verification by the College.  Any College policy violations that are documented as a result of such an investigation may result in appropriate
            disciplinary action by the College.

23.       Violation of the Clean Air Policy

24.       Violation of the Computer Use Policy

25.       Violation of the Motor Vehicle Policy 

26.       Violation of the Policy on Hazing 

27.       Violation of College policies found in the Student Handbook or other publications.

28.       Students are expected to obey local, state, and national laws. Violation of these laws may result in disciplinary action if they also constitute violations of the Student Conduct Code. The institution may also take disciplinary action against students whose off campus misconduct disrupts the college / community relationship or undermines or threatens the safety or welfare of the College or members of the community.  Serious or aggravated offenses such as assault, theft, DUI or offenses which constitute a felony will be reviewed and handled as appropriate on a first offense basis.   For other off campus misconduct, college disciplinary action may be taken against a student for violation of laws related to alcohol consumption or nuisance behavior when the student has been charged more than once by local authorities and a conviction has occurred or when the court has made a finding that there is sufficiency of evidence to sustain a conviction.  Such behavior includes, but is not limited to noise violations, littering, urinating in public, drinking in public, underage alcohol consumption, intoxication, and vandalism.

Note:        If information presented during a hearing reveals that Conduct Code violations have occurred other than those being decided at the hearing, then the involved student(s) may be charged with such violations.  In cases where violations are related to the case under investigation the new charges may be heard as part of the hearing in process. Violations not related to the case being heard which are discovered during the hearing will be heard in a separate hearing. 

 

 

Disciplinary Consequences 

Individuals and recognized organizations are subject to the following consequences for violations of the Student Conduct Code and other college policies. More than one consequence may be assigned for a particular violation.

*      RESTITUTION:  Reimbursement for damage to, or destruction of, property, or for stolen and irretrievable property.  This may take the form of community restitution, monetary restitution, and/or other compensation.

*      FINES:  Monetary fines levied for violation(s) of college policy.

*      LOSS OF SOCIAL PRIVILEGE:   Restriction from sponsoring a recognized campus social event.

*      LOSS OF HOUSING PRIVILEGE:  Restriction from living in specific residence halls or loss of on-campus housing.

*       COMMUNITY RESTITUTION

*       EDUCATIONAL TASK:  Projects of an educational nature such as    

         judicial educator modules, alcohol roundtables, etc..

*      ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING SESSION:  Mandatory attendance in an alcohol/substance abuse educational program.

*      CAMPUS RESTRICTION:  Restriction from attending certain campus programs, sports events, activities or entering certain facilities, or going to designated areas of campus.

*      LOSS OF PARTICIPATION PRIVILEGE: Restriction from participating in college sponsored activities such as intercollegiate athletics and intramurals, or from participating in co-curricular organizations such as student government, student publications, and choir, or participation in college sponsored off-campus classes.

*      ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBATION/SUSPENSION/EXPULSION:  Students who appear to be abusers as identified by college officials will be placed on Substance Abuse Probation. (Use or abuse of felony drugs usually results in suspension or expulsion.) A further abuse incident during the period of Probation will most likely result in Suspension or Expulsion. ( See:  Appendix G, Student Handbook)

*      OTHER APPROPRIATE CONSEQUENCES: as determined by the disciplinary authority.

*      DISCIPLINARY WARNING:  A discussion with the student concerning the inappropriate behavior causing the conduct code violation.   A follow-up letter documenting the action taken is placed in the student's file.

        The compilation of violations of the Student Conduct Code have a cumulative effect when a hearing board is determining a sanction in subsequent disciplinary hearings.

*      DISCIPLINARY PROBATION:  Probation is a designated period during which the student demonstrates that he/she wishes to remain a member of the academic community by avoiding further disciplinary difficulty. A violation during this period usually results in Suspension or Expulsion. The student is required to submit a paper detailing his/her goals for the remainder of his/her time at college and how they plan to accomplish them. The purpose of the paper is to help the student focus on what s/he needs to do to be successful at Roanoke. The paper must be at least two typed pages and be double-spaced. (Other topics may be assigned by the hearing board or official or by the reviewing official.)  Students on probation at the time of housing selection will not be allowed to participate in the off campus housing selection. (This means that the student will be required to live on campus the following academic year.)  Being on probation may also affect the student's eligibility to participate in various campus activities, programs, and College sponsored trips. The student's parents will be notified of their student's probationary status and the reasons for it in most cases.

*      DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION / EXPULSION FROM CLASS(ES):  Attendance not allowed in one or more classes for a specific period of time; or removal from one or more courses. These consequences can be imposed in an Academic Administrative Hearing only.

*      TEMPORARY DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION:  Temporary suspension from housing, restricted access to designated campus grounds and facilities, and/or temporary suspension from the College.  Such action may be taken if it is deemed necessary to assure the continuing function of the College, or the safety and welfare of members of the College community. A student may also be temporarily suspended from a class by the course instructor if action is deemed necessary by the instructor to assure the functioning of the class.  Temporary disciplinary suspension usually will last until the case is adjudicated or otherwise addressed.

*      DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION:  Separation from the College for a period of time (a minimum of one term or remainder of the current term).  Suspended students must re-apply and be re-admitted to the College (See:  RE-ADMISSION PROCESS FOR SUSPENDED STUDENTS, ACADEMIC CATALOG.) (A student need not be on disciplinary probation in order to be suspended.)

*      DISCIPLINARY EXPULSION:  Permanent dismissal from Roanoke College.

Suspended or expelled students or students who withdraw pending disciplinary action are required to vacate the campus within 48 hours, unless an exception is made by the appropriate Student Affairs or Academic Affairs representative. Suspended or expelled students or students who withdraw pending disciplinary action are not allowed on college property during their period of separation from the College without prior approval from a Student Affairs or Academic Affairs representative.  Approval will normally only be given in order for the student to conduct official business with the College.

 

Disciplinary Consequence Guidelines 
The following guidelines provide the minimum penalty for the violations listed below.   More serious consequences may be assigned depending on the circumstances of the violation. Guidelines have been provided for those violations which occur most frequently. Not all violations are covered by the guidelines.

 
These guidelines are for first time violations of the respective regulations unless stated otherwise. Students will be assigned more severe consequences for subsequent violations.  Three or more alcohol violations in one academic year and four or more separate violations in an academic year will result in probation for at least the remainder of the year, as will five violations in a two year span, or six violations overall. Situations involving a combination of violations will be treated accordingly.

 NoteStudents fined or assigned community restitution hours are expected to pay on time and/or complete work on time. Students who do not pay their fines and/or complete their community restitution hours or other assigned sanctions by the due dates may be charged with failure to follow the instructions of college officials.  Additional sanctions for fines not paid and/or work not completed may be imposed, up to being placed on disciplinary probation.  The College reserves the right to put a hold on registration and/or transcripts and to deny graduation to a student who has a disciplinary case pending and/or who has not completed all obligations concerning disciplinary matters.

 

Student sanctions which remain incomplete or unpaid after a prolonged period of time, or at the end of the semester or school year, will be converted to fines and turned over to the business office for collection.

 

The following will be converted to the stated fine:

 

Sanction Incomplete                                                               Fine Amount

Incomplete Judicial Educator Module                                         $50 per module

Failure to attend alcohol roundtable session                               $100

Community Restitution                                                            $10 per hour assigned

Reaction paper                                                                       $50

Educational Task                                                                     $50

 

Sanctions not mentioned above may be converted to fines at the discretion of the sanctioning administrator or the Associate Dean of Students.

 

VIOLATION

MINIMUM SANCTION

PERSONAL & COMMUNITY SAFETY

 

Propping locked door open

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Lack of respect

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Relationship Misconduct

Mediation up to suspension from the college

Verbal harassment (including harassing phone calls)

disciplinary probation, community restitution

Physical assault

disciplinary probation, community restitution

Physical assault with a weapon

disciplinary suspension

Abuse/misuse of emergency telephones

disciplinary probation, community restitution

Causing/contributing to disruption of college activities - in Colket Center, Alumni Gym, Commons, athletic fields, etc.

disciplinary warning, campus restriction, community restitution

Removal of screen from room or common area

disciplinary warning, monetary restitution

Individuals on roof of any building

disciplinary warning, community restitution, educational assignment

Individuals on roof of any building who have been drinking, disrupting others, etc.,

disciplinary probation, community restitution

Fighting

disciplinary probation, $50 fine, 10-15 hours community restitution, educational assignment

Possession of knife or other item whose primary purpose is to inflict bodily harm

disciplinary warning, community restitution, educational assignment

Putting smoking materials out on carpet, walls, furniture, etc.

disciplinary warning, $50 fine, restitution (if applicable)

Running from, or otherwise attempting to evade campus safety officers or other campus offiicials

Disciplinary warning, $50 fine, educational program

Reckless driving, speeding, etc.

disciplinary warning, $50 fine

Operating a motorized vehicle on campus after driving privileges have been revoked

disciplinary probation, $100 fine

OFFENSES RELATED TO SEXUAL

MATTERS

 

Sexual assault

up to separation from the college

Improper sexual behavior

up to separation from the college

Sexual harassment

up to separation from the college

ALCOHOL/PARTY POLICY

 

Possession/consumption of alcohol-underage

disciplinary warning, $50 fine

Drinking outside or in a public place

disciplinary warning, $50 fine

Second violation of the above

disciplinary warning, 6-10 hours community restitution or $75 fine,

 

Third violation of the above

disciplinary warning, $100 fine

Providing alcohol to underage person

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Encouraging or pressuring underage person to participate in consumption of alcohol

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Violation of party policy

disciplinary warning, $100 fine, 8-12 hours community restitution, loss of social privilege

Possession of a keg or other bulk container of alcohol; use and/or possession of a beer bong

disciplinary warning, $100 fine, 8-12 hours community restitution

Participating in a drinking game involving alcohol

disciplinary warning, $100 fine, 5-8 hours community restitution

Alcohol abuse, ex : incapacitating intoxication that in the judgment of college officials jeopardizes the individual's well being or the well being of others

substance abuse probation, community restitution, alcohol assessment

Intoxication

disciplinary warning, $75 fine

Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

 

disciplinary probation, loss of driving privileges on campus for at least one semester, $100 fine, substance abuse probation

Possession or use of grain alcohol or providing grain alcohol to underage persons

Substance abuse probation, $100 fine, community restitution

Second violation of the above

disciplinary suspension

ILLEGAL DRUG & CONTROLLED

SUBSTANCE

 

Possession of drug paraphernalia

disciplinary warning, community restitution and/or fine*

Possession of (or in control of) misdemeanor drugs

disciplinary probation, 20 hours community restitution, $100 fine

Use of misdemeanor drugs

disciplinary probation, substance abuse probation until graduation, 20 hours community restitution, $100 fine

 

Possession/use of (or in control of) prescription drugs not prescribed to the

individual (5 pills or fewer)

Warning, $100 fine, educational program

Possession/use of (or in control of) prescription drugs not prescribed to the

individual (6 pills or more)

Substance abuse probation, $100 fine,

educational program

Providing misdemeanor or prescription drugs to others

Probation, 20 hours community restitution, $100 fine

Possession of (or in control of), felony drugs

disciplinary suspension

Distribution of , or intent to distribute, an illegal substance

disciplinary suspension

Giving a drug to someone without their knowledge

disciplinary suspension

Substance abuse

substance abuse probation

* A subsequent drug violation while enrolled at Roanoke College will most likely result in suspension or expulsion

 

INFORMATION/ID - FALSE OR MISUSE

 

Using false ID/other person's Maroon Card to obtain food in Commons

disciplinary probation, monetary restitution, community restitution

Possession of false ID

disciplinary warning, $50 fine, community restitution

Using false ID to obtain alcohol

disciplinary probation, $100 fine, community restitution

Giving false information to a college official

disciplinary probation, community restitution

VANDALISM/DAMAGE/PRANKS

 

Any type of vandalism or property damage

disciplinary probation, monetary restitution, community restitution

Pranks (depending on severity) 

disciplinary warning, monetary restitution, community restitution

Urinating in public

Disciplinary warning, 5 hours community restitution with grounds

THEFT/STOLEN PROPERTY

 

Unauthorized possession of property (includes college furniture, street signs, etc.)

disciplinary warning, community restitution, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Theft

disciplinary probation, community restitution, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Theft ($100 or more)

disciplinary suspension, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Lounge furniture in room

disciplinary warning, $25 fine, return furniture to lounge

Possession of glasses, dishes, silverware, condiments, etc. from Commons or Cavern

disciplinary warning, community restitution, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Unauthorized use of credit or debit accounts, such as credit cards, ATM accounts, computer accounts, phone cards, etc. 

disciplinary probation, community restitution, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Unauthorized use of credit or debit accounts, such as credit cards, ATM accounts, computer accounts, phone cards, etc. ($100 or more)

disciplinary suspension, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

Misappropriation of campus newspapers

disciplinary probation, community restitution, monetary restitution (if appropriate)

FIREARMS & FIREWORKS

 

Possession of unregistered firearm

disciplinary probation, $250 fine

Possession and / or use of a BB gun/air rifle/slingshot, or similar device

disciplinary probation, community restitution

Use of a firearm; physically threatening use of a firearm

disciplinary suspension

Possession of fireworks

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Using fireworks

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Using fireworks-endangering health and safety

disciplinary probation, community restitution

FIRE SAFETY/EQUIPMENT/PROCEDURES

 

Burning Candles, incense, etc. inside unauthorized areas

disciplinary warning, $50 fine, safety program

Removing/discharging fire extinguisher

disciplinary probation, community restitution, monetary restitution, judicial educator module

Activating fire alarm system

disciplinary probation, community restitution, judicial educator module

Setting or contributing to fires

disciplinary probation, community restitution, judicial educator module

Failure to evacuate during fire drill

disciplinary warning, community restitution and/or $50 fine, judicial educator module

Removal of smoke detector and/or smoke detector battery from wall

disciplinary warning, community restitution, judicial educator module

Tampering with or damaging central fire alarm system

disciplinary probation, community restitution, monetary restitution, judicial educator module

KEYS

 

Failure to replace lost key

disciplinary warning, $25 key replacement

Loaning key out to another individual

disciplinary warning, $25 fine each

Illegal copying of keys

disciplinary warning, community restitution

Loaning Maroon Card

$25 fine to each person, Disciplinary Warning

EXCESSIVE NOISE

 

Excessive noise in residence hall

disciplinary warning, community restitution, and/or $25 fine

PETS

Any pets (except fish) in residence hall

disciplinary warning, $25 fine, removal of pet within

24 hours

SMOKING

Smoking in or within 25 feet of residence halls

 

First violation - disciplinary warning, $25 fine

Second violation - $35 fine

INAPPROPRIATE FAN/SPECTATOR/AUDIENCE/PARTICIPANT CONDUCT

Unacceptable behavior in/at College sponsored or recognized events such as athletic contests, intramurals, student organization sponsored events, etc. 

 

Ejection from the event, restriction from attending similar or other college events for a specified period of time or for a specified number of events, community restitution, disciplinary warning

OFF CAMPUS MISCONDUCT

Two convictions or other findings of responsibility by civil authorities

Disciplinary probation (if on probation, disciplinary suspension)