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Conduct Disruptive to University Functions: Obstruction or disruption of any regular or special function of the University; participation in, or encouragement of, any effort to disrupt a class; creating a public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm; unreasonable noise.
Disorderly Conduct: Engaging in fighting, threatening, or aggressive behavior; displaying violent or tumultuous behavior, or creating an unreasonably hazardous or physically dangerous condition.
Abuse: Inflicting mental or bodily harm upon any person whether in person, electronic or third party means; engaging in any action from which mental or bodily harm could result; causing a person to believe that the offender may cause mental or bodily harm; demonstrating disrespect through verbal or physical action.
Assault: The use, actual or threatened, of physical force against any member of the University community; intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on the University campus or at a University sponsored activity; intentionally or recklessly causing an individual to inflict physical harm on another person or on him/herself; verbal coercion; intimidation.
Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment (formerly) Human Rights/Discrimination: See the Human Rights Policy, which addresses discrimination at Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct: See the Title IX Grievance Policy, which addresses sexual harassment and misconduct, including, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
Hazing: Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in an organization that humiliates, degrades, abuses, endangers them, and/or is a violation of local, state, or federal law. An activity falling under these guidelines is considered hazing irrespective of a person’s willingness to participate.
Unauthorized Recording: Making or attempting to make, transmit or attempting to transmit audio or video or any other depiction recording of any person(s) in bathrooms, showers, bedrooms, or other premises where there is an explicit expectation of privacy, including but not limited to situations involving nudity and/or sexual activity, without the knowledge and consent of all participants subject to such recording.
Intimidation of Witnesses/Retaliation: Includes any threats or other form of intimidation directed at a complainant, a witness, or a supporter at any point before, during or after an investigation, mediation, hearing, and/or appeal.
False, Vicious, Malicious Allegations: Knowingly bringing false allegations against the University or another person for any reason.
Assisting Another to Commit an Offense: Aiding, abetting, or assisting another to commit, to plan, or to attempt to commit any violation of the student handbook.
Alcohol/Drug Infractions: Any violation of the University’s Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drug Policy. This includes any violation of the law relating to consumption, possession, and purchase of alcohol [a]s under state, federal, or local law; or any violation of the law relating to consumption, possession, and sale/purchase of drug drugs under state, federal, or local law.
Smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus. The use of electronic smoking devices (including but not limited to Minis, Mid-Size E-Cigs, Vape Pins, Advanced Personal Vaporizers (APVs), and MODs), is also prohibited and is treated the same as smoking.
Weapons and Explosives: The sale, purchase, possession, distribution, or use of any weapon, including but not limited to any firearm, explosive, firecracker, incendiary materials, knives, or other weapons.
Taking: Taking, or attempting to take, or borrowing without authorization, any University property or any private property of a member of the University community. The unauthorized use of the name “Drew University” or the University seal is considered taking.
Stolen Goods: The sale, distribution, or knowingly purchase or possession of any property illegally obtained either on or off campus.
Misuse of Documents: Forgery, alteration, misappropriation, or unauthorized disclosure of University documents/records, official student documents/records, or student identification cards (IDs).
Damage/Vandalism: Damaging or destroying any University property or any private property of a member of the Drew community.
Providing False Information: Knowingly misrepresenting information to the University, or an official; or, engaging in fraud; embezzlement, counterfeiting, or other wrongful acts.
Failure to Provide Identification: Failure to produce valid identification (such as a student ID) when requested by university officials.
Unauthorized Entry/Trespassing or Use: The unauthorized entry into, or use of, any University-owned building or property or privately owned building or property on the University campus, either forcibly or non-forcibly; unauthorized entry into any designated restricted area; unauthorized use or duplication of keys (including electronic keys).
Interfering with Freedom of Expression: Knowingly or substantially interfering with the freedom of expression of others on the University campus or at University-sponsored activities.
Disruptive Behavior Directed at a University Official: To interfere or disrupt the activities of University officials acting in the performance of their duties.
Failure to Comply with the Directive of a University Official: To disregard or ignore the directions of University officials acting in the performance of their duties.
Interfering with Fire Safety: Tampering with, damaging, or misusing fire safety equipment such as, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, or exit signs; unauthorized burning of any material in any University building or on or near University property; disregarding a fire alarm or refusing to evacuate a building or section of a building when a fire alarm is sounding; falsely initiating any report, alarm, warning or threat of fire, explosion, or other emergency on the University campus or at University sponsored activities. Obstruction of fire escapes, corridors, or stairways.
Misuse of Computer or the Network: Any misuse of the computing network or equipment or violation of the Computing and Networking Policy. Copyright Policy: Any violation of the University’s Copyright Policy.
Improper Solicitation: The unauthorized sale of goods on the University campus without University-issued permission or license; the unauthorized request for donations on or off the University campus.
Violation of Sanctions: Violating the terms of any sanction or restriction previously imposed by the University. Failure to comply or complete a sanction is considered a violation of sanctions and can result in further sanctions.
Violation of Campus Housing Regulations: Any violations the Residence Life/Rules and Regulations and the housing agreement, including additional regulations imposed during break housing.
Violation of Guest Policy: Any violations the Guest Policy.
Violation of Campus Car/Parking Regulations: Any violation of the campus car/parking regulations as enumerated in the Drew University Traffic and Motor Vehicle Regulations Handbook.
Violation of Public Law: All Drew University students are bound by local, state, and federal laws. The University will not interfere with the administration of public law. Criminal and quasi-criminal offenses can result in disciplinary action by the university, even if they occur off-campus. Students are encouraged to report criminal acts committed against them to local law enforcement.
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Any member of the Drew community, visitor or guest may allege that a student has violated University policy and when appropriate the University may choose to file allegations on behalf of another person or on its own behalf. All allegations of conduct policy violations should be submitted to the Dean of Students, Office of Residence Life and Student Conduct, or Campus Security. Formal allegations must be made in writing, such as a letter, email or incident report.
If a student poses an immediate danger or threat to the health, safety, or well-being of the University community and/or its members, the Dean, or designee, may impose a temporary suspension or separation from the University or other restriction with no prior notice, effective until a hearing is held and a determination reached.
A student alleged of a violation will be contacted by a Conduct Officer to discuss the allegations, which often may be at the same time of the Administrative Meeting. Email is the primary form of communication for all students. Each student is responsible to check and respond to their Drew University Email (@drew.edu) account.
The goal of an Administrative Meeting is to arrive at a finding of “responsible” or “not responsible” and impose appropriate sanctions in a timely and fair manner. Should a student fail to schedule or attend an Administrative Meeting in the time designated by the Conduct Officer, the student’s case will be decided in his/her absence. In cases where a student withdrawals from the University the case may either be adjudicated in a timely manner, or placed on hold and listed as unheard..
In cases of major and/or repeat offenses (those which potentially could result in a removal from the residence halls or suspension/expulsion from the University), the Conduct Officer will meet with the student to review the allegations and the Student Conduct procedures prior to the Administrative Meeting. Should a student fail to schedule or attend this meeting in the time designated by the Conduct Officer, the process will continue in his/her absence.
If the student accepts responsibility for all allegations, the conduct officer may discuss possible sanctions with the student during the meeting. If there is more than one allegation and the student accepts “responsibility” to one allegation but not to the other, the administrator shall conduct anAdministrative Meeting to gather evidence for or against a finding of responsibility, deliberate, and inform the student of the findings and sanctions via email in a timely manner.
- While written and typed notes are allowed, due to privacy and other considerations the University does not allow for video or audio recordings at any point of this process by any party unless explicitly stated as part of the policy/process and/or announced by the official in charge.
Procedures for an Administrative Meeting
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The right of a student found responsible to one appeal is guaranteed. Appeals must be submitted within five (5) business days of receipt of the written result of the conduct process, in writing as described in the outcome letter to the Dean of Students or designee. Appeal form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?DrewUniv&layout_id=4 Appeals may be granted for the following reasons only:
Pertinent new information is available which was not known to the person appealing at the time of the original hearing.
A procedural error was made that precluded a fair and impartial hearing. Deviations from designated procedures will not be a basis for sustaining an appeal unless significant prejudice results.
The sanction(s) assigned are unduly harsh and/or incommensurate with the violation [only an option . Appeals made for this criteria are only considered for sanctions #1-7 on the Sanctions list in the next section.
Sanctions
The University maintains the right to impose any sanction(s) upon students found responsible for violating the Student Conduct Policy or other University policy. Violations of these policies may result in a variety of sanctions, ranging from severe penalties to less stringent measures, as appropriate to the underlying conduct, course of conduct, and overall student conduct history. The primary purpose of sanctions is generally educational and rehabilitative, although in some matters, the protection of the Drew community will be important as well. The reasons for the imposition of sanctions will be stated in the student’s file and will become a part of the student’s record.
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