Offenses
Subject to Disciplinary Action
Any student or non-student
who violates state, federal, or local laws or ordinances, or any College rules,
regulations, or policies while on Hendrix-managed property or while
representing the College may be subject to College disciplinary action. In
addition, students or non-students found in violation of any of the items
listed below may be subject to College disciplinary action. In some cases,
students may be charged with a violation for attempting to violate a policy. (The
list below should not be seen as all-inclusive).
Harassment
and/or Assault
- Persistent actions or communications which create a hostile
environment
- Threatening, attempting, or committing physical harm to any
person
- Abusive, intimidating, and/or threatening language directed
toward members of the Hendrix community, staff, or guests
- Violating provisions of a “no contact order”
- Hazing
- Assault
- Cruelty or mistreatment of animals
Disorderly
or Disruptive Behavior
- Disrupting the peace and good order of the College
- Fighting, quarreling, inciting to riot or other disruptive
behavior
- Interfering with functions or activities of the College and
the educational programs by blocking accesses to or from College facilities
- Failing to comply with the directions of College
- Violating visitation or closing hour regulations
- Aiding or abetting any prohibited conduct
- Entering or exiting a building through a window
- Smoking on campus (see Hendrix Smoking Policy)
- Access to prohibited areas (roofs, ledges, balconies, etc.)
- Public urination
- Tampering with surveillance camera equipment
Destructive
Behavior
- Destruction, damage, or attempted damage to personal or
College property, including acts of vandalism
- Arson
- Littering, dumping of trash, and any other acts which would
necessitate cleaning;
Theft
- Theft, attempted theft, including acts of larceny, burglary,
breaking and entering, or robbery.
- Possession of stolen personal or College property,
Dishonesty
- Forgery, alteration, unauthorized possession, or misuse of
College documents, records, or instruments of identification.
- Furnishing false information to the College.
- Knowingly presenting a worthless check or forging a money
order in payment to the College or to a member of the College community acting
in an official capacity, or failure to make satisfactory arrangement for the
settling of accounts with the College.
- False reporting of an emergency including, but not limited
to, false fire alarms and bomb threats.
Alcohol
- Public Consumption
- Public Intoxication
- Possession by a minor
- Serving to minors
- Possession of alcohol in traditional residence halls
- Over possession as defined by Hendrix College (see the
Alcohol Policy)
- Manufacturing alcohol without prior written permission for
academic purposes
- Serving to individuals already intoxicated
- Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while
intoxicated (DWI) either on or off-campus.
- Intoxication leading to harm of self or others
- Intoxication leading to property damage, disruption to the
community, or other violations of Hendrix College Policy
- The display or consumption of alcohol in public areas
(academic buildings, gym, playing fields, residence hall lounges, parking lots,
etc.) beyond a student’s room or apartment in Hendrix contracted housing
Controlled
Substances
- Possession of narcotics, hallucinogens, barbiturates, or
amphetamines and other controlled substances defined by Arkansas statutes,
except as expressly permitted by law
- Use of narcotics, hallucinogens, barbiturates, or
amphetamines and other controlled substances defined by Arkansas statutes,
except as expressly permitted by law
- Distribution of narcotics, hallucinogens, barbiturates, or
amphetamines and other controlled substances defined by Arkansas statutes,
except as expressly permitted by law
- Sale or manufacturing of narcotics, hallucinogens,
barbiturates, or amphetamines and other controlled substances defined by
Arkansas statutes, except as expressly permitted by law
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Weapons
and Fireworks
- Unauthorized possession, storage, or use of weapons,
firearms, and knives
- Possession or use of fireworks
Residence Hall Policies
- Cohabitation
- Sleeping overnight in common area
- Possession of prohibited items
- Escort/Guest policy violation
- Leaving trash in hallways or common areas
- Improper Checkout
- Hosting pets in College-owned Residential Facilities
- Smoking in a Residence Hall building (see Hendrix Smoking
Policy)
- Throwing objects out of windows
- Playing or any inappropriate use of sporting equipment in
the hallways, stairwells or lounges
- Excessive noise (courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a
day)
Gender-Based
Misconduct
- Sexual Harassment
- Non-consensual Sexual Intercourse
- Non-consensual Sexual Contact
- Sexual Exploitation
- Dating Violence
- Domestic Violence
- Stalking
Fire Safety
- Tampering with fire safety equipment
- Unauthorized possession of fire safety equipment
Computer
Policy
- Violation of Computer Policy
Vehicle
Policy
- Violation of College rules regarding the operation and/or
parking of motor vehicles