Student Handbook 2019-2020 This handbook has been prepared for the students and employees of Saint Mary’s College of California, and others wishing to know more about College policies, procedures, programs, and activities. While every effort has been made to make certain that the information contained herein is accurate as of September 2019, please refer to www.stmarys1 -ca.edu/studenthandbook for the current version of this handbook. Saint Mary’s College of California reserves the right to correct errors and to make changes in policies, procedures, programs, and/or activities (without prior notice) as it deems appropriate and in the best interest of the College. Table of Contents Saint Mary’s College Mission Statement ................................................................................................. 7 Student Life Mission Statement ................................................................................................................ 7 Student Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 7 Preamble ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Article I: Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 7 Article II: Code of Conduct Authority .................................................................................................. 9 Article III: Proscribed Conduct .......................................................................................................... 10 Jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct ............................................................................................... 10 Conduct—Rules and Regulations ................................................................................................... 10 Violation of Law and College Discipline ....................................................................................... 14 Article IV: Code of Conduct Procedures .......................................................................................... 14 A. Reporting Student Misconduct .................................................................................................. 14 B. Preliminary Review of Alleged Misconduct ............................................................................. 15 C. Notice of Charges ...................................................................................................................... 15 D. Resolution Pathway Options ..................................................................................................... 15 E. Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................................... 21 F. Sanctions.................................................................................................................................... 22 G. Student Account Holds related to Student Discipline .............................................................. 24 H. Interim Sanctions including Suspension of Privileges and No Contact Directive ................... 24 I. Appeals ........................................................................................................................................ 25 Article V: Interpretation And Revision .............................................................................................. 27 Article VI: Record Retention .............................................................................................................. 27 College & Student Life Policies ............................................................................................................. 27 Alcohol and Other Drugs .................................................................................................................... 27 Alcohol Regulations - Prohibited Conduct ..................................................................................... 31 Illegal Drugs Regulations - Prohibited Conduct ............................................................................. 33 Guidelines for Events Where Alcohol Will Be Available .............................................................. 34 Behavioral Intervention Team ............................................................................................................ 37 Bias Incident Response ....................................................................................................................... 39 Campus Rules Related to Animals ................................................................................................... 41 Cohabitation Policy ............................................................................................................................ 42 2 Community Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 42 Consent for Photographs and Videos ................................................................................................. 43 Use of Material Posted to Social Media ......................................................................................... 43 Dining Hall Policy and Behavior Expectations .................................................................................. 43 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974: FERPA POLICY .............................................. 44 Film Policy.......................................................................................................................................... 47 Good Neighbor Policy ........................................................................................................................ 47 Good Samaritan Policy ....................................................................................................................... 48 Health & Wellness Policies at Saint Mary’s College ......................................................................... 49 1. Medical History Form and Immunizations ................................................................................. 49 2. Health Insurance Coverage ......................................................................................................... 49 3. “AlcoholEdu for College” and “Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates” Online Training Courses ............................................................................................................................. 49 Housing & Residential Procedures ..................................................................................................... 50 Responsibility for Living Space ..................................................................................................... 50 Damage/Loss to Personal Property ................................................................................................. 50 Gender Inclusive Housing .............................................................................................................. 50 Housing over Breaks and Holidays ................................................................................................ 51 Housing Eligibility.......................................................................................................................... 51 Keys ................................................................................................................................................ 52 Reassignment .................................................................................................................................. 52 Room Changes ................................................................................................................................ 52 Library Quiet Hours Policy ................................................................................................................ 53 Missing Student Procedure ................................................................................................................. 53 Non-Discrimination Disclosure .......................................................................................................... 54 Parental Notification Policy ................................................................................................................ 54 Pregnant and Parenting Students - Resources .................................................................................... 55 Public Event Guest Speaker Policy .................................................................................................... 55 External Speaker and Public Event Policy ...................................................................................... 55 Public Safety and Transportation Policies .......................................................................................... 57 Traffic and Parking ......................................................................................................................... 57 Clery and Sex Offender Notice....................................................................................................... 58 Impounding of Prohibited Materials or Equipment ........................................................................ 58 Residential Living Policies ................................................................................................................