Student Handbook

Offenses Subject to Disciplinary Action

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

 

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