© Copyright 2012 Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Loyola University Chicago 1125 W. Loyola Avenue, Ste. 112 Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 508-8890 www.luc.edu/osccr LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO COMMUNITY STANDARDS 2012-2013 ARTICLE I. THE RAMBLER COMMUNITY .......................................... 6 101. WELCOME LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ...................... 7 102. THE STUDENT PROMISE .................................................................................................. 8 103. THE DAILY EXAMEN: A JESUIT TRADITION ....................................................................... 9 ARTICLE II. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .................................... 10 201. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 10 202. REGULATED OR PROHIBITED CONDUCT .......................................................................... 14 1. Abusive Conduct (C) ................................................................................................. 14 2. Alcohol ...................................................................................................................... 14 a. Consuming or possessing while under 21 (A) b. Open alcohol containers in public view (A) c. Disruptive activity due to intoxication (B) d. Manufacture, sale, or unauthorized distribution of alcohol (B) e. Public intoxication on University property (B) f. Severe intoxication resulting in hospitalization or concern for student’s well-being (C) 3. Bias-Motivated Discrimination, Abuse, and Harassment (B) .................................. 15 4. Breaking the Plane (B) ............................................................................................. 15 5. Dangerous Objects ................................................................................................... 15 a. Possession (non-firearm) (B) b. Possession of firearm (C) c. Use, display, or threat of use (C) 6. Dating Violence (C) ................................................................................................... 16 7. Disruptive or Disorderly Conduct (B) ...................................................................... 16 8. Drugs .......................................................................................................................... 16 a. Being in the presence of drugs (A) b. Possession of drug paraphernalia (A) c. Possession or use of drugs (B) d. Manufacture, sale, transfer, or distribution of drugs (C) 9. Facility Use and Access ........................................................................................... 16 a. Bathroom privacy (A) b. Rollerblading, skateboarding, skating, or playing unauthorized sports in a University facility (A) c. Accessing University facilities without authorization (B) d. Providing others unauthorized access (B) e. Misuse of keys or student identification cards (B) Loyola University Chicago 1 10. Failure to Comply ..................................................................................................... 17 a. Local, state, or federal law (B) b. Other University policy (B, unless otherwise indicated) c. Reasonable request of a University official or emergency services professional acting in official capacity (B) d. Sanction, decision, or outcome resulting from conduct proceeding (B) 11. Fire-Related Misconduct .......................................................................................... 17 a. Failure to evacuate (B) b. Tampering with, disabling, or misusing fire alarms or equipment (B) c. Intentionally or unintentionally damaging property by fire or explosives (C) 12. Fraud, Misrepresentation, or Dishonesty ................................................................ 18 a. Submitting false information (B) b. Falsification of records pertaining to the University (C) c. Initiating a false report of emergency (C) d. Manufacture, sale, transfer, or distribution of false identification (C) 13. Gambling (B) ............................................................................................................. 18 14. Property Damage ...................................................................................................... 18 a. Valued under $100 (A) b. Valued from $100 to $499 (B) c. Valued at $500 and above (C) 15. Sexual Misconduct ................................................................................................... 18 a. Non-consensual sexual penetration (C) b. Non-consensual sexual contact (C) c. Sexual Exploitation (C) d. Sexual Harassment (C) 16. Smoking (A) .............................................................................................................. 19 17. Stalking (C) ............................................................................................................... 19 18. Taking of Property ..................................................................................................... 19 a. Valued at less than $500 (B) b. Valued at $500 and above (C) 19. Trash Disposal (A) ..................................................................................................... 19 203. SANCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE III. RESIDENCE HALL AND HOUSING POLICIES ............. 24 301. RESIDENCE LIFE MISSION ............................................................................................. 24 302. RESIDENCE HALL (ON-CAMPUS HOUSING) POLICIES ....................................................... 24 1. Alcohol ...................................................................................................................... 24 a. Being in the presence of alcohol while under 21 (A) b. Collections of containers (A) c. Consuming in the presence of others under 21 (A) Community Standards 2 d. Possession of excessive amounts of alcohol (B) e. Use or possession in common areas (B) 2. Alteration of Residence Hall Rooms or Apartments (A) ......................................... 24 3. Fire Regulations (A) .................................................................................................. 24 4. Guests and Visitation (A) ......................................................................................... 25 5. Noise and Quiet Hours (A) ....................................................................................... 26 6. Occupancy (A) .......................................................................................................... 26 7. Pets (A) ...................................................................................................................... 26 8. Property Damage ...................................................................................................... 27 9. Room Entry, Search, and Inspections (A) ............................................................... 27 10. Roommate and Community Agreements (B) .......................................................... 28 303. ADDITIONAL RESIDENCE LIFE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ........................................ 28 ARTICLE IV. JOHN FELICE ROME CENTER POLICIES .................... 29 401. JFRC MISSION AND CONTEXT ....................................................................................... 29 402. JFRC-SPECIFIC POLICIES ............................................................................................. 29 1. JFRC Alcohol Policy.................................................................................................. 29 2. Alteration of JFRC Rooms ....................................................................................... 30 3. JFRC Drug Policy ..................................................................................................... 30 4. JFRC Guest Policy ................................................................................................... 30 5. JFRC Pet Policy ........................................................................................................ 31 6. Permesso di Soggiorno (Permission to Stay) Policy ............................................. 31 7. Motorized Vehicles ................................................................................................... 31 403. JFRC-SPECIFIC SANCTIONS ......................................................................................... 31 404. ADDITIONAL JFRC RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ........................................................ 32 1. Dating Violence, Sexual Misconduct, and Stalking Resources Specific to the JFRC .......................................................................................................................... 32 ARTICLE V. OTHER UNIVERSITY POLICIES..................................... 33 501. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY AND PROCESS .................................................................. 33 502. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO ..................................... 33 503. BIAS-MOTIVATED DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE, AND HARASSMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 33 504. EMAIL .......................................................................................................................... 34 505. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................... 34 506. 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