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- Behavior 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.
- Assault: The use (or threat of use) 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.
- Abuse of Self or Others: Inflicting mental or bodily harm upon any person (including one’s self); engaging in any intentional or reckless action from which mental or bodily harm could result (including one’s self); causing a person to believe that the offender may cause mental or bodily harm.
- Sexual Assault: Sexual assault and sexual harassment are defined in the Sexual Harassment Policy (section 12) and will be dealt with by the University Sexual Harassment Committee. The entire policy (including procedures) is available at the UC Desk and in the University Library and online at https://uknow See the Human Rights Policy covering Sexual Misconduct and Harassment at http://www.drew.edu/confluence/display/Handbook/Sexual+Harrassment+Policy.wp-humanrights/human-rights-policy-procedures
- Disorderly Conduct: Engaging in fighting or threatening, displaying violent or tumultuous behavior, or creating an unreasonably hazardous or physically dangerous condition while on the University campus or at a University-sponsored event.
- Weapons and Explosives: The sale, purchase, possession, distribution, or use of any firearm, explosive, firecracker, incendiary materials, knives (other than pocket knives), or other weapons.
- Alcohol Infractions: Any violation of the University’s Alcohol Policy This includes any violation of the law concerning consumption, possession, and purchase of alcohol as mandated by the State of New Jersey.
- Drug Infractions: The sale, purchase, possession, distribution, or use of any controlled dangerous substances and/or drug paraphernalia, as defined in the Appendix, section 11.
- Failure to Provide Identification: Failure to produce valid identification (such as a student ID) when requested by the proper authorities.
- Misuse of Documents: Forgery, alteration, misappropriation, or unauthorized disclosure of University documents/records, official student documents/records, or student identification cards (IDs).
- Theft: Intentionally, carelessly, or recklessly 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 theft.
- Damage/Vandalism: Intentionally, carelessly, or recklessly damaging or destroying any University property or any private property of a member of the Drew community.
- Stolen Goods: The sale, distribution, or knowing purchase or possession of any property illegally obtained either on or off campus.
- Unauthorized Entry/Trespassing: The unauthorized entry into any University-owned property or privately owned property on the University campus, either forcibly or non-forcibly; unauthorized entry into any designated restricted area; unauthorized use of keys (including electronic keys).
- Human Rights Violations: This includes severe or pervasive verbal or physical conduct or the display or publication of words, pictures, or symbols intended to offend personally or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or educational environment for members of the other sex, other races, religions, ethnic groups, or persons of differing views or sexual orientation.
- Interfering with Freedom of Expression: Intentionally or substantially interfering with the freedom of expression of others on the University campus or at University-sponsored activities.
- 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; to demonstrate disrespect through verbal or physical abuse.
- Interfering with Fire Safety: Intentionally, carelessly, or recklessly 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; intentionally registering or causing to be initiated any false 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, Network, or Telephone Equipment: Any misuse of the computing network or equipment as explained in the Academic technology Policy including the telephone network or equipment. Placing an obscene or abusive phone call is illegal and may violate federal (as well as University) regulations.
- Hazing: Any action taken, or situation created intentionally, whether on or off campus, which produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule; where participants are endangered physically or mentally; where participants are pressured against their will to participate; where the participants are targeted based on class year or other criteria; which is a violation of the participant’s human rights; that is not in compliance with the University’s general mission, philosophy, and policies. The expressed or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy, indifference, or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts, and therefore are a violation of this rule.
- 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: Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction (such as probation) previously imposed by the University.
- Assisting Another to Commit an Offense: Aiding, abetting, or assisting another to commit, to plan, or to attempt to commit any of the above offenses against the University community.
- False, Vicious, Malicious Allegations: Knowingly bringing false allegations against the University or another person for any reason.
- Providing False Information: Intentionally counterfeiting and/or misrepresenting information to the University, including incidents of fraud and embezzlement.
- Violation of Campus Housing Regulations (Community Standards): Violations of campus housing regulations, as enumerated in the Residence Life/Rules and Regulations section of this handbook and the housing agreement, including additional regulations imposed during break housing.
- Violation of Campus Car/Parking Regulations: Violations of the campus car/parking regulations as enumerated in the Drew University Traffic and Motor Vehicle Regulations Handbook, available online and from the Department of Public Safety.
- 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 and, in cases that affect the Drew community, may impose sanctions even for violations that occur off campus.
- Intimidation of Witnesses: In instances of alleged intimidation of witnesses, the Associate Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs will investigate the allegations. All parties involved will be heard separately. If intimidation allegations are substantiated, the student(s) accused of intimidation is automatically subject to suspension or expulsion. If intimidation allegations are not substantiated, no disciplinary sanctions will be instituted.
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