STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Overview of Student Code of Conduct
Campus life is a unique situation requiring the full cooperation of each individual. For many, Chaminade is home, school, recreation center, and work, all in one. That makes it a community environment in which the actions of one student may directly affect other students. Therefore, each person must exercise a high degree of responsibility. The university expects students to remain in good conduct standing, which is defined as not currently being under a resolution status (i.e., student conduct probation, suspension, or expulsion).
Chaminade University has established policies:
In recognition of general student rights to which the university subscribes;
For the purpose of establishing fair and consistent processes to the equitable resolution of concerns, difficulties or needs which might arise; and
In order to remain in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
Student Responsibility
The student is responsible for knowing the information presented in the Chaminade University Catalog, course schedules, and Student Handbook, and for observing all regulations and procedures relating to the program being pursued. In no case will a regulation be waived or an exception granted because a student pleads ignorance of, or contends that he/she was not informed of, the regulations or procedures.
A student must satisfy the requirements of the University Catalog in place at the time that he or she is admitted to and begins coursework in a degree program, or the student may, with the consent of the program advisor, graduate under a subsequent catalog provided the student complies with all the requirements of the later catalog.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FOLLOWING ALL POLICIES AND MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR GRADUATION RESTS WITH THE STUDENT.
General Student Rights
Students have the right to pursue educational, recreational, social, cultural, and residential activities within the basic philosophies, goals, and guidelines of Chaminade University.
Students have the right not to be discriminated against in employment or educational pursuits based upon the student’s religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, skin color, ethnic or racial background, national origin, age, physical or mental challenges, marital status, change in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood.
Students have the right to pursue educational endeavors free of harassment of any kind.
Students have the right to organize and join associations to promote interests held in common with other students within the limits of university policy and our Catholic, Marianist values.
Students have the right to services of the faculty, staff, and administrative officers of Chaminade University.
Students have the right to fair and impartial academic evaluations.
Students have the right to have the university maintain and protect the confidential status of their education, student conduct, and health records (for exceptions, see Privacy & Confidentiality in the TITLE IX, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION & RETALIATION POLICY; POLICY ON EXPECTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS)
Students have the right to a clean environment, reasonable access to facilities provided by the university, and freedom to read and study without undue interference, unreasonable noise, and other distractions.
Student Responsibilities
These responsibilities can be summarized as:
Students are responsible for conduct that helps to create and maintain a learning atmosphere in which the rights, dignity, and worth of every individual is respected.
Students are responsible for treating others in the Chaminade community with respect and consideration for individual rights.
Students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance as established by the university.
Students are responsible for complying with any university rule, regulation, and/or policy, including information in the Catalog and Student and Residence Life Handbooks, as well as municipal, state, and federal laws.
Students are responsible for their guest(s) on university-owned or controlled property and/or at university- sponsored activities.
Students are responsible for expressing their views to the appropriate personnel when they believe their rights have been violated.
All who work, live, and study in the Chaminade community are here by choice and should therefore be committed to the mission of Chaminade University and the larger society. Students are therefore expected to discipline themselves. In the event a student does not demonstrate appropriate self-discipline and responsibility, the university will take appropriate student conduct measures as a part of its educational mission and to assure a safe and comfortable environment for all.
Student Conduct Principles
In the event that student conduct measures are needed, the purpose, philosophy, and procedures of discipline at Chaminade are designed to be educational and redemptive. Whether a misconduct situation is handled formally or informally, the following principles shall be applied:
The welfare of all individuals and the community shall be considered where they may be affected by the behavior of the accused student.
The welfare of the individual who is alleged to have violated any university rule, regulation, and/or policy shall also be considered, along with his or her comprehensive development, attitude, previous behavior, and the particular circumstances surrounding the case.
Situations involving misconduct shall be handled at the lowest practical level in the student conduct process, unless otherwise determined by the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX.
Alleged violations shall be handled as promptly and efficiently as is practical for maximum benefit to accrue to all involved individuals.
While any misconduct situation is still being investigated or is otherwise ongoing (including any appeals), consideration shall be given to the rights of all persons involved, including the right to fair treatment and confidentiality whenever reasonably possible.
Student Conduct Rights
In general, the following rights shall be extended to every student accused of a violation of any university rule, regulation, and/or policy. In those instances, in which the student’s alleged conduct poses a threat to the health and safety of the Chaminade University community at large, the student may be removed from the community, including removal from the residence halls, pending an investigation into the alleged conduct. For situations that fall under Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination, please refer to that section in this Handbook for specific procedures and details).
Except as indicated above, the following rights shall be extended to every student who is alleged to have violated any university rule, regulation, and/or policy:
Notice — The student shall be provided written notice of any alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct or university rule, regulation, and/or policy. The notice shall be sent to the student’s Chaminade email address and may be mailed via USPS or hand-delivered to the student. The notice will include the alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct or university rule, regulation, and/or policy. The notice shall be provided to the student within five (5) business days of the administrator being informed of the allegation.
Investigation — An investigation will be initiated within five (5) business days (except in instances of university closures).. In the event that the conduct is alleged to have occurred in the residence halls, the Director of Housing & Residence Life will assign the appropriate Residence Life staff member to conduct the investigation. If the conduct is alleged to have occurred outside of the residence halls on campus or at a university-sponsored event, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will assign the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX to conduct the investigation. There may be times when an administrator from outside of the Division of Student Affairs will be asked to conduct an investigation. In those instances, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will communicate with other administrators to assign an investigator.
During the investigative process, a student will have the right to be interviewed, to provide evidence, and to provide witnesses. The investigator will inform the student of the outcome of the investigation and any further steps that may be taken. This communication will be in writing via the student’s Chaminade email address and may be mailed via USPS or hand-delivered to the student. The standard of proof used to determine whether or not the alleged conduct, if supported by the totality of the evidence collected, is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and/or university rule, regulation, and/or policy will be the preponderance of the evidence.
If the totality of the evidence collected substantiates the allegation(s), the investigator will also provide the resolutions that may be imposed upon the student in the letter that contains the outcome of the investigation.
Support Person — The student has the right to have a “support person” (a faculty, staff, or administration member, or a fellow student, parent, or guardian) present throughout the investigative/student conduct process. Only one such person may be present during the student conduct process, although it need not be the same person in each phase of the process. However, the student must speak for the student’s self; the support person is not permitted to speak on behalf of the student. Due to the non-litigious nature of these meetings and hearings, legal representation is not permitted.
Right to Appeal — A student has the right to appeal the decision and initial resolutions of the Housing & Residence Life staff member who adjudicated the issue or the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX. An Appeals Officer will be appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students as follows: if the student appeals the decision of the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX, the appeal will be made to the Director of Housing & Residence Life or a staff member designated by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. If the student is appealing a decision of the Director of Housing & Residence Life for conduct that occurred in the residence halls, the appeal will be made to the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX or staff member designated by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
Such an appeal must be in writing and must be physically submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students within three(3) business days of the receipt of written notification of the previous decision. In certain circumstances it may be necessary for an appeal to be heard and adjudicated by an administrator outside of the Division of Student Affairs. In those situations, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will communicate with other administrators to assign an Appeals Officer. The decision of the Appeals Officer is final and cannot be appealed further.
The appeal must be based on at least one of the following:
There has been a violation of the accused student’s student conduct rights afforded under the rules listed above, and this violation affected the decision reached to the detriment of the accused student; or
The provisions of these rules pertaining to the student conduct process have not been followed and this has affected the decision reached to the detriment of the accused student; or
Significant and relevant new evidence that could not before have been presented has since surfaced; or
The accused student has reason to believe the resolutions or decision levied are unduly arbitrary or otherwise unjustified and can provide sufficiently valid and credible evidence to support this contention; or
There is some other basis that, in the sole discretion of the Appeals Officer, provides good cause justifying an appeal.
The written request for an appeal shall include the specific basis for the appeal, as well as any evidence to support the appeal.
Upon receipt of the appeal, the Appeals Officer will do one of the following:
Accept to hear the case at his/her discretion,
Refuse to hear the case for lack of sufficient reason for appeal, or
Investigate and modify the decision and/or resolution.
The decision and resolution(s) resulting from any appeal will be sent, in writing, to the student, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, and/or any persons or offices notified of the original resolution, including the initial decision- maker.
If appeals by the accused involve claims of improper or excessive resolutions, the Appeals Officer’s decision cannot result in more severe resolutions for the accused student.
The decision of the Appeals Officer shall be final.
Resolutions
Imposing resolutions as a result of any student conduct proceeding is intended to redirect student behavior toward behavior that is positive such that it benefits the student and the university community. The following are possible resolutions that may be imposed. Other resolutions, and/or a combination of resolutions, may also be imposed when it is determined to be appropriate. Unless otherwise determined by the person imposing the resolution, the student must comply with any resolution during any appeal process whether or not the appeal has been processed.
Warning
Students may receive a written warning that their behavior violated a university rule, regulation, and/or policy. As part of the warning, an explanation of relevant university regulations shall be given with the admonition that further violations of the student conduct rules shall be cause for additional student conduct resolutions that may be harsher. A record of the warning shall be kept on file with the university.
Cost for Damages/Replacement of Property
Cost for damages or replacement of property is appropriate in any case in which the misconduct has caused loss of or damage to university-owned or controlled property, or off campus at university-sponsored events. Unless otherwise directed by the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX, the assurance of such payment shall be made by way of a direct billing of the student’s account in the Business Office. Payments shall be paid immediately in order to avoid a hold in course registration for the following semester or cancellation of course registration. Such payments in full shall also be required in order to obtain copies of one’s transcript.
Service Work
Service work may be imposed in any case in which it would be appropriate to provide the student with an opportunity to give back to the offended community through the performance of services. The type and extent of service work may be determined either in terms of hours in performing a function or service, or in terms of completion of an assigned task or tasks.
Failure to complete the service work by the designated completion date and/or in a satisfactory manner shall result in the outstanding service hours being converted into a monetary resolution. One (1) hour of service work will be equivalent to $10.
Fines
In certain cases, a fine may be imposed as a resolution. Fines are appropriate at times of the year when community service work is impractical (toward the end of semester, for example), as a response to repeated violations of any rule(s), as a resolution of a prior community service commitment which was not completed in a timely and satisfactory manner, or in any other case in which payment of money other than for cost for damages/replacement of property is appropriate. Fines shall be paid in full immediately in order to avoid a hold on the student’s course registration for the following semester or cancellation of course registration. Fines shall also be paid in full in order to secure copies of one’s transcript.
Educational Resolutions
The primary purpose of student conduct resolutions is to encourage a change in behavior so actions in violation of student conduct rules are not repeated. To that end, there are times when resolutions offering opportunity to be educated in the area in which the violation occurred may be appropriate. Such resolutions are particularly preferred when the violation involves behavior that could indicate the start or perpetuation of behavior that is potentially negative to a student’s long-term emotional, mental or physical health, or behavior that may have similar impact on another person or on the community in general. Educational resolutions s may be of various types, including but not limited to the following:
Satisfactory completion of a project designed to educate the student on a specific subject (such as a research project, an assigned paper, full participation in interactive educational programs, etc.); and
Preparation of materials designed to educate a targeted population on a specific subject (such as flyers, posters, brochures, or written or oral presentations), or active participation in programs or services designed to educate or to remediate behavior (such as involvement in an Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous group, personal or group therapy, or violence cessation or anger management workshops). In this latter category, waivers may be required to allow the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX or other university staff to communicate with the professional or other group leader to assure that the student has in fact attended the particular program.
Probation
Student Conduct Probation is an official notice that a student is subject to possible suspension from either the residence halls and/or from the university, or to additional resolutions, if an additional violation of university rules, regulations, and/or policies is committed by that individual. Probation is appropriate in situations involving repeated violations of the same or different rules of conduct, where a flagrant violation has been committed, or in any other situation for which a lesser resolution is insufficient to adequately address the violation. Probation is a single “final chance” to avoid suspension or more severe resolution. Failure while on probation to adhere to the university rules, regulations, and/or policies may have more severe consequences than the same violation might engender in a student not on probation. The duration of probation shall be established at the time of imposing the resolution.
At the discretion of the person imposing resolutions in any particular case, students on probation may be permitted to complete their existing residence hall contracts, and may be permitted to re-lease space in the residence halls while on probation.
Suspension from University Activities
Another possible resolution is suspension from participation or involvement in co-curricular activities, including intercollegiate athletics. Such suspension shall not be for a period longer than any probationary period that may be separately imposed, but may be for a shorter period.
If a suspension from co-curricular activities is imposed, it supersedes the results of any selection to an intercollegiate team, election to any student organization or student government office, general student privileges to participate in co-curricular activities, or any other commitment made by the student or by the university to that student. The loss of stipends, scholarships, or other such benefits as a result of such a suspension from co-curricular activity shall be in compliance with the rules and guidelines established by the NCAA, the university, and the student organization in question.
Suspension from Residence
Serious infractions or repeated violations of residence hall policies, violations of university rules, regulations, and/or policies, violations of conditions of probation, or behavior that creates a situation that threatens the health, safety or welfare of other members of the university community or their possessions may lead to suspension of a resident from a residence hall whether on or off of the university’s campus.
Suspension from the residence halls results in cancellation of housing contract and forfeiture of room fees. Depending upon the circumstances leading up to suspension, meal plans may be continued or canceled without refund. Students are required to properly check out in accordance with residence hall procedures.
In most cases, a student will be given forty-eight (48) hours to vacate their residence hall space. In situations where the student is deemed a threat to the health, safety or welfare of other members of the university community or their property, the student may be suspended from the residence hall immediately, even if an appeal of the suspension is anticipated or pending. Such an “interim suspension” is not imposed punitively, but only for the protection of the university’s residential community. As such, the student upon whom it is imposed has no claim of reimbursement for the period of the suspension if it is overturned on appeal.
Restricted Access
Students may be restricted from one or more areas of the university (including all off-campus residence halls and other property) for a specified period of time if it is determined that the student’s presence poses a likelihood of harm of disruption to the university community. Students placed on restricted access will receive notification of such. Students may be escorted off campus by Campus Security or law enforcement personnel if they are found in violation of the restriction, and in such cases a modification of the original resolution(s) may be made by the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
Suspension from Enrollment
Suspension from enrollment is the termination of the student’s enrollment status with a possibility of the individual returning to student status at some period in the future. A suspension is effective immediately unless otherwise determined by the person imposing the resolution. The student may petition his/her instructors for permission to complete any courses in progress during the term that the suspension is imposed. The student is responsible for making arrangements with individual faculty members for the off-campus completion of courses. The student’s CUH email account and ID number will be canceled in the system.
Suspension may be appropriate when a student:
Violates any term or condition of a student conduct probation imposed under these rules;
Violates the integrity of the academic process;
Commits an offense defined as a felony under federal, state and/or local laws, where formal legal charges are filed and there is a conviction, and/or there is an immediate threat to the university community;
Creates a situation that threatens the health, safety or welfare of members of the university community or their property; or
Creates any other situation (including, but not limited to, cases of repeated violations) in which continued enrollment will not serve to adequately educate the student as to the seriousness of the rule violations.
Prior to re-admittance after any term of suspension, it may be required as part of the resolution that the student demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX and/or the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students that there is strong reason to believe that the circumstances that led up to suspension have been appropriately addressed and resolved. At the point of re-application to the university, the student may be required to submit such evidence, and the university retains the right to have such evidence reviewed and recommendations made by appropriate medical or other professionals prior to making a determination on re-admittance.
Students suspended will be charged and shall be responsible for full tuition and fees and/or housing and board expenses for the academic term in which the suspension occurred. University ID cards and parking stickers shall be invalidated for the duration of the suspension. The student shall be solely responsible for initiating a request for re-admission to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
Dismissal
Dismissal is the permanent expulsion from the university. Dismissal shall be at the sole discretion of the university administration. The student shall not be eligible for re-admission at any time to Chaminade University. The student shall vacate the residence halls and leave the campus with all of his/her property within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of written notification of dismissal with all of his or her property, and shall not be allowed further access to or use of any university-owned or controlled property. The student’s CUH email account and ID number will be canceled in the system.
Students who are dismissed will be charged and shall be responsible for full tuition and fees and/or housing and board expenses for the academic term in which the dismissal occurred.
Prohibited and Restricted Conduct
Student conduct that is prohibited includes behavior that violates the rules, regulations, and/or policies of Chaminade University as stated in the university’s Policy Manual, or contained within any university publication, including campus newsletters or handbooks. This list of prohibited conduct shall be read in conjunction with the Guide to Residence Life, Student-Athlete Handbook, and any other rules set forth by University administration, faculty, and/or staff.
The following is a list of behaviors that are prohibited. This list is not exhaustive, and can be updated or amended by University administration if necessary. Being present during a violation of any term of the University Code of Conduct and/or University policies in such a way to condone, support, or encourage that violation is also prohibited.
Alcohol
Use or possession of alcohol by any person under the legal drinking age.
Distribution of alcohol to any person under the legal drinking age.
Drinking in public or possessing an open container outside of a residence hall suite that is approved for such consumption or at a University-sponsored event for which the appropriate approvals for alcohol consumption have first been obtained.
Public intoxication.
Sale or manufacturing of alcohol.
Driving under the influence of alcohol.
Abuse of alcohol.
Possession of devices used to facilitate drinking games or rapid consumption devices (including but not limited to funnels) or any behavior that promotes underage or irresponsible consumption of alcohol.
Campus Community Disrespect
Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, student conduct procedures, or institutional activities, including the University’s public service functions, or other activity on University-owned or controlled property or at University-sponsored functions. The faculty or staff member responsible for the class or activity has the discretion to maintain classroom and/or event management and, in addition, refer the student to the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX for potential intervention.
Excessive noise, amplified sound, music, or noise that disrupts others.
Any form of vandalism of personal or University property, regardless of intent.
Littering, unearthing plants, or damaging University grounds or facilities in any manner.
Misuse of University property, including but not limited to furniture.
Compliance
Refusal while on University-owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored event to comply with an order of the University President or appropriate authorized officials, including faculty and staff members, residence hall staff, and Campus Security, to adhere to any University policy or respond to directives those officials may determine to be reasonably appropriate or necessary, including directives regarding the security of University facilities or other property, or the safety of any individuals. This policy extends to all guests attending events on University-owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored event.
Dishonesty
Furnishing false or misleading information to University officials or on official University records.
Filing a false incident report or witness statement.
The filing or pursuit of any claim against any person or entity that has no valid basis, is frivolous, or which is brought for the purpose of harassment, inconvenience, retaliation, or other like purpose. Whether any claims fall within the scope of this paragraph shall be determined by a committee comprising of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Director of Student Conduct & Title IX, and the Director of Housing & Residence Life (in situations involving residence life).
Transferring, altering, forging, wrongfully obtaining, or otherwise misusing legal and/or University documents, records, permits (inclusive of parking permits), including being in possession of a University identification card other than your own.
Academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating and plagiarism. These potential violations will be addressed by the Dean of the applicable Academic School.
Engaging in forgery.
Misusing University funds.
Disorderly Behavior
Any conduct that unreasonably disrupts or interferes with pedestrian or vehicular movement on University- owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored event.
Indecent conduct on University-owned or controlled property, or at University-sponsored events. Indecent conduct is conduct defined as lewd, indecent, or obscene under any of the civil or penal previsions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, as amended or other applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Chaminade students and student clubs/organizations will be held responsible for the conduct of their guests. Students/Clubs/Organizations who invite guests to campus and the residence halls are expected to inform them of all University rules and regulations. Refer to the Guide to Residence Life for additional information regarding residence hall visitation rules and regulations. This policy extends to all guests attending events on University-owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored event.
Drugs
Use or possession of any illegal drug in either the refined or crude form.
Distribution of any illegal drug in either the refined or crude form.
Sale or manufacturing any illegal drug.
Possession of paraphernalia designed or used to ingest or otherwise use illegal drugs, including but not limited to pipes, bongs, hookahs, home-made smoking devices, vape materials with suspected illegal substances, or items that have markings of use for drug-related behavior, such as burned spoons.
Use, possession, or distribution of any prescription drug for which legitimate possession or use cannot be verified by a medical doctor.
Gambling
Wagering money, property, or services of value on University-owned or controlled property.
Hosting activities such as poker tournaments, casino nights, and other events that utilize similar gaming themes.
Online betting on University-owned or controlled property or at any University-sponsored event.
Harassment
Verbal abuse directed at a specific person that is repetitive.
Threats.
Intimidation.
Stalking. Any course of conduct directed at a specific person that is unwelcome and would cause fear or concern in a reasonable person. Repetitive pursuit, following, interfering with peace and safety of another person. This includes persistent calling, texting, or posting on social networking sites, seeking to gather information about another person, as well as physical stalking.
Bias-related or historically symbolic behaviors or displays of symbols or language that cause any member of the campus community to feel targeted or unwelcome (regardless of intent). This includes historically offensive symbols or language that are reasonably known to have such effects.
Behavior that would cause distress and fear for safety by a reasonable person.
Unauthorized use of a recording device to record another person without their knowledge or approval.
Behaviors that would constitute discrimination or sexual harassment by fall outside the scope and/or jurisdiction of Discrimination and Harassment policy.
Harassment, intimidation, or coercion of any person in the campus community for the purpose of obtaining sexual favors or for any other reason that is unwelcome by that person.
Hazing
The University strictly prohibits hazing in any form. Hazing is defined as any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of another for the purpose of initiation or admission into an affiliation with an organization. Such terms shall include, but are not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual. Also included is subjection to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual.
Interference with the Student Conduct Process
Actively avoiding, ignoring, or refusing to participate in any potential, actual, or past investigation. This includes but is not limited to not reading or answering communications from University staff, refusing to schedule interviews or other appointments, not providing information requested by University staff, and/or not appearing for an interview or other appointments.
Attempting or actively influencing, impeding, intimidating, interfering, or coercing any person involved in a potential, actual, or past student complaint. This includes but is not limited to encouraging or influencing another person to commit an abuse of a University conduct system, discouraging an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the University conduct process, or distributing or interfering with the orderly process of a conduct proceeding.
Laws, Ordinances, and Statutes
Offenses defined as felonies, misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors, or violations under federal, state, and or local laws or ordinances where formal legal charges are files and there is a conviction, and/or there is an immediate threat to the campus community. In the instance where someone is charged but not convicted, but the evidence is such that the University’s preponderance of evidence standard for the behavior at issue would be met and the University has access to that evidence, that may constitute a violation of this provision.
Actions leading to the conviction of criminal offenses.
Misuse of Technology
The use of technology, including but not limited to email and social networking sites, for the purpose of engaging in unethical behavior, stalking, harassment, and/or to attempt criminal acts against another person. Refer to Use of Technology Guide.
The use of any camera or recording device while in class, residence hall common areas, restrooms, locker rooms, or in any situation not normally considered public or where users of the facility may reasonably expect privacy. Such devices shall include any and all devices which are capable of capturing either still or moving images and/or audio recordings. An instructor may make a classroom exception to this regulation by authorizing the use of the device in advance of a class period.
The use of technology to post, comment on, or disseminate images or recordings of another person without the express consent of the other person.
The use of technology to send unsolicited images or recordings to another person.
Physical Abuse
Fighting, hitting, grabbing, pushing, cutting, wrestling, slapping, or pinching another person, regardless of intent.
Detention of or physical acts toward or upon another person, or conduct that commits or threatens bodily harm, or which otherwise intimidates the health or safety of any person on University-owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored function.
Safety and Security
Possession, use, or storage of firearms, pellet/BB guns, knives with blades over six inches, switchblade knives of any length, Tasers, martial arts weapons, explosives, fireworks, dangerous chemicals, or other weapons on University-owned or controlled property, in vehicles parked on University-owned or controlled property, or at University-sponsored events.
Conduct that interferes with the University’s fulfillment of its responsibility to protect the health and safety of members of the campus community or their property.
Use of certain motorized and non-motorized vehicles on campus, including but not limited to skateboards, scooters, and skates. E-bikes and other motorized vehicles that use lithium/lithium ion batteries may not be stored inside of student residence hall rooms due to safety reasons and there is no indoor storage on-campus for these items.
Unauthorized use of or entry into University-owned or controlled facilities, including residence halls, buildings, grounds, and any other University-owned or controlled property. This includes but is not limited to unauthorized duplication of keys, propping doors open when they should be closed and/or locked, breaching any fences or walls bordering the Chaminade University Campus, accessing unauthorized areas, including roofs, attics, utility rooms, or other non-public rooms, and allowing unauthorized individuals into University-owned or controlled facilities.
Throwing, dropping, or projecting objects or substances out of or onto vehicles, buildings, or other University structures, including but not limited to food waste, water balloons, and liquids of any kind.
Tampering with University equipment, including but not limited to, any elevator, wiring, plumbing, doors, locking mechanisms, security cameras, fire equipment, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), or other University equipment without prior authority from the appropriate University official.
Setting a fire, committing arson, or contributing materials or fuel to a fire.
Falsely activating fire alarms.
Disregarding a fire alarm signal or failing to evacuate a building during a fire alarm or scheduled fire drill or failing to vacate the general vicinity of a fire.
Solicitation and Commercial Activity
Engaging in any activity while on University-owned or controlled property or at a University-sponsored event which is done for monetary compensation, without the authority and approval of the event beforehand by the appropriate University administrator(s).
Students or student organizations selling items without the authority and approval of the event beforehand by the appropriate University administrator(s).
Theft, Damage, and Unauthorized Possession
Malicious damage to the property of others or of the University.
Theft or possession of the property of others or of the University.
Attempted theft or damage to the property of others or of the University.
Student Conduct Records
Student conduct records are maintained separately from academic records. Conduct records are maintained by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
Student Request to Review Student Conduct Records
Students may request to review their conduct records. All requests for records (including Residence Life, Student Conduct, and the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students) must be made by completing the appropriate request form through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, and must be made at least one week prior to the date of viewing. When said request is received, names of other students appearing in the student conduct records will be redacted to protect their privacy. In addition, the review of records will be made in the presence of a Chaminade University employee and/or a staff person from the office where the student conduct files are held. No photocopies of said records will be given to the student making said request unless such a request is included in the request form or ordered by a court with proper jurisdiction. No pictures or other reproductions will be allowed. The student will not be allowed to remove the student conduct file and/or any contents of his/her student conduct records from the viewing room, but will be allowed to take written notes.
Student Conduct Proceeding Disclosures Policy
Upon written request from an alleged victim of a crime of violence or a forcible sex offense, or to the alleged victim’s next of kin (if the victim dies as a result of the crime or offense), Chaminade will disclose the final results of any institutional student conduct proceeding dealing with that crime or offense to the requestor as required by law.
Parental Notification Policy
Chaminade University strongly believes in the value and importance of the family. The family has great potential for encouraging students to pursue academic goals and to develop ethical decision-making skills.
The general policy is to be protective of the student’s privacy. However, there are instances, including those listed below, in which a parent or legal guardian may be notified of matters concerning a student. In certain instances, we believe it is appropriate for the student to inform his or her parent/guardian directly, so whenever reasonable, we will allow time for students themselves to do so. However, in situations where prompt notification is prudent, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or another designated staff member will contact a parent/guardian as soon as possible.
Parental notification may be done in the following instances:
Health and safety emergencies, including transports to a hospital in critical situations;
Suspension or expulsion from the university;
Expulsion from university residence halls as a result of an alcohol or drug-related violation and/or a violation of the student’s probationary status or conduct resolution if the student is a dependent (for federal tax purposes);
Loss of a scholarship or financial aid as a result of violation of a university policy if the student is a dependent (for federal tax purposes); or
When a student has been found in violation of a university policy regarding the use, possession, sale, or distribution of any controlled substance (illegal drugs) or prescription medication not prescribed by a medical professional.
Parental notification under this policy is authorized by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. 1232g (“FERPA”), which permits the disclosure of information from education records to parents of dependent students. The university reserves the right in its sole discretion to notify parents of alcohol- or drug-related incidents falling outside this policy to the extent permitted by FERPA or other applicable law.