STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT LAWS ................................................... 4 Health and Safety Emergencies Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 Results of Disciplinary Proceedings as Amended by public law 93-568 Cultural Diversity Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Responsibilities Voter Registration Act Jury Duty Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 CODE OF CONDUCT .............................................. 27 Massachusetts Hazing Policy Student Rights and Responsibilities The Massachusetts Clean Indoor Air Act Expectations Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, Non-Discrimination AND OTHER DRUGS POLICIES ............................. 30 WELCOME & BENTLEY BELIEFS ............................ 7 Alcohol Letter from the Vice President of Student Affairs Marijuana The Bentley Core Values Other Drugs The Bentley Core Values in Action MEDICAL AMNESTY POLICY ................................ 38 DISCLAIMER ........................................................... 10 FAQS Photography ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA SAFETY AND SECURITY .........................................11 AND OTHER DRUG INFORMATION ...................... 40 Fire Safety Violations Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs: Risks of Use and Resources Fire Alarms Alcohol Use: Academic, Health and Other Risks Fire Drills Marijuana Use: Academic, Health and Legal Risks ID Cards Other Legal Substances: Risks of Use Illegal Substances: Health and Legal Risks ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, On-Campus Resources for Alcohol and Drugs POLICIES & PROCEDURES ................................... 12 Off-Campus Resources for Alcohol and Drugs Return to Studies After an Absence of Five Years or More Academic Performance Standards GENERAL POLICIES ............................................... 46 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Applicants Abuse of the Student Conduct System Undergraduate Course Away Policies Abuse of University Resources Course Attendance Policy Balcony Policy Academic Difficulties Bicycles/Motorcycles Reduced Course Load Policy for International Students Bomb Threats/Procession of Explosives Complicity ACADEMIC INTEGRITY .......................................... 15 Courtesy Hours Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures Damage/Vandalism Bentley Honor Code Disruptive Behavior Email and Network Policy CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT STATUS ................. 16 Email Communication Policy Withdrawal from the University Endangering Health or Safety Leave of Absence Policy Failure to Comply Refunds False ID/Forgery Tuition Firearms/Weapons Return of Funds Policy for Federal Aid Recipients Firecrackers/Fireworks Student Financial Services Billing and Collection Policy Forcible Entry Policy BENTLEY CARE TEAM ........................................... 20 Fraud Gambling/Bookmaking Return from Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Glass Container Policy Treatment Program (IOP) Guidelines for Outside Use of Grounds DISABILITY SERVICES ........................................... 21 Guests Hall Sports FOOD ALLERGY POLICY ........................................ 22 Harassment Hazing HEALTH INSURANCE ............................................. 23 Incendiary Devices and/or Dangerous Chemicals Local Address Policy RIGHTS REGARDING Lounge Furniture EDUCATIONAL RECORDS ..................................... 24 Noise Ordinance Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Off-Campus Conduct Access/Amendment to Educational Records Off-Campus Disturbances Location of Educational Records Off-Campus Functions Directory Information Off-Campus — Study Abroad Disclosure without Consent–Statutory Exceptions Parking Complaint Procedure Physical Confrontation Drug and Alcohol Violations Quiet Hours BENTLEY UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 | 2 Retaliation 7. Options for Assistance Sales and Solicitation 8. Defining and Recognizing Prohibited Conduct Shuttle Policy 9. Additional Provisions, Definitions, and Clarifications Smoke Free Policy 10. Reporting an Incident Speed Limit 11. Investigation and Adjudication Procedures and Protocols Theft/Unauthorized Use of Property 12. Prevention and Education Trash Disposal and Recycling 13. Trainings for Faculty and Staff Unauthorized Possession/Use of Bentley Property 14. Appendices Use of the Bentley Name, Image or Logo Other Policy and Legal Responsibilities LIVING ON CAMPUS ............................................... 80 Room/Suite/Apartment Visitor Capacity CONDUCT SYSTEM ................................................ 57 Appliances Title IX and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Policy Disposal of Sharp Medical Waste and Conduct Process Policy on the Use of Drones and UAVs on Campus Office of the Dean of Student Affairs Property Violations Required Evaluations Screen/Window Policy Conduct Process Conditions of Common Areas Conduct Process for Student Organizations Pets Incomplete Sanctions and Fines Conduct Files RESIDENTIAL CENTER POLICIES ........................ 82 Special Circumstances General Information About Housing Administrative Actions Closing Dates and Information Parental or Guardian Notification Room Change Process Conduct Review Committee Student-Initiated Room/Building Changes Falcon-Connect Mentor Program University-Initiated Room/Building Changes Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Housing Refunds Withdrawal from Housing SANCTIONS ............................................................. 64 Policies on Room Occupancy Verbal Warning Unwelcoming Environment Educational Sanctions Unauthorized Residents Referral Furniture and Painting Work Sanction Combination Changes Written Warning Locking of Residential Buildings Restitution Maintenance Fines Probation STUDENT PROGRAMS AND ENGAGEMENT ....... 85 Loss of Housing Credits General Regulations Regarding Alcohol at Events Disciplinary Probation Suspension from Housing RESOURCES ............................................................ 87 Expulsion from Housing IMPORTANT NUMBERS ......................................... 88 Deferred Suspension from the University Deferred Suspension from Housing CAMPUS MAP ......................................................... 89 Suspension from the University Expulsion from the University Prohibitions and Restrictions AUTOMOBILE RULES AND REGULATIONS ......... 66 Pedestrian Crosswalks Parking Fines Appeal Towing Violations ATHLETIC POLICIES ............................................... 67 Identification Check-In/Out Cell Phones and Cameras General Policies Personal Belongings Respect GENDER-BASED HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION POLICY ..................................... 68 1. Policy Statement 2. Resources for Information and Assistance 3. Title IX at Bentley 4. Interim Support Measures 5. Scope of This Policy 6. Confidentiality BENTLEY UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 | 3 IMPORTANT LAWS TITLE IX OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AS AMENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 93-568 Bentley University provides this notice of its intent to comply with the regulations established to effectuate Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 as amended by Public Law 93-568. It is our intention to adhere to the letter and spirit of the law with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender-identity, and sexual orientation. This policy applies to our education program and activities and extends to employees therein and to admission thereto, unless excepted under subpart C86.15(a). Any complaints concerning Title IX should be brought to the attention of Erin Kelley, Director, Student Conduct and Development/Title IX Coordinator at 781-891-2161. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (Buckley Amendment) According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), individual students have the right to review all official educational records, files and data related to them and the right to challenge the accuracy of the contents of such records. Furthermore, the act prohibits colleges and universities from releasing personally identifiable information, other than “directory information,” about students without their written consent, except as allowed by law. For detailed information regarding a student’s rights under this law and the procedures involved in obtaining access to official records, please contact the vice president for student affairs. Unless otherwise requested by the student in writing, Bentley University may release to the public student data considered “directory information.” If a student desires that directory information not be released, it is his or her responsibility to notify the Office of the Registrar in writing. Please note that students do not have the flexibility of choosing to release or not release particular items defined as “directory information.” VOTER REGISTRATION ACT (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 51, Sect. 42E) The law requires all public and independent colleges, universities, high schools and vocational schools to make available affidavits of voter registration forms wherever students register for classes. Massachusetts residents will find such forms in the Office of the Registrar, in the Rauch Administration Center. Students who wish to register in another state may not use these forms. Out-of-state students who want to vote in their home state must use either a mail-in form supplied by an election official in the home state or the federal mail-in affidavit of voter registration. The latter may