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Hastings College Academic Catalog
2004-2006
Code of Conduct
Campus Policies
Hastings College is an educational institution
in which there is an atmosphere of learning, as well as a
sense of community. The College prides itself upon the principles
of academic integrity, self-respect, and individual responsibility.
Hastings College strives to provide a community
environment that will reflect the finest traditions of our
Western-Christian Heritage. It seeks to do this through the
example of its administration and faculty, the philosophy
and quality of its educational program, its deliberate attempt
to apply the Christian Gospel to everyday life, and the high
expectations it holds for all its students.
Student Code of Conduct
Students who enroll at Hastings College
assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible
with commonly accepted moral and ethical standards and in
a manner which will bring credit to themselves and to the
College. The College Administration reserves the right to
withdraw administratively any student whose conduct is perceived
as an affront to the traditions of the College or whose behavior
brings discredit to the College’s reputation.
The Student Code of Conduct includes the
minimal regulations for Hastings College students. Many aspects
of student conduct are deliberately not covered by the Code
of Conduct since the college expects its students to exercise
common sense in observing commonly accepted moral and ethical
standards. Specific misconduct outlined in the Code of Conduct
includes acts of dishonesty (including academic dishonesty),
disruption or obstruction of teaching, physical and verbal
abuse, threats, theft, hazing, failure to comply with directions
of college staff, unauthorized use of college keys, use, possession
or distribution of alcoholic beverages on the main campus
and violations of the campus alcohol policies, possession,
use or distribution of narcotic or other controlled substances,
illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives,
other weapons, or dangerous chemicals, participation in a
campus demonstrations which disrupt the normal operations
of the college, disorderly conduct, abuse of computer time,
theft involving the college telephone system, abuse of the
college judicial system and violation of Hastings college
policies, rules or regulations including rules adopted from
time to time governing residence halls, houses and apartments.
The Code of Conduct applies to all students, as well as their
guests. The complete Code of Conduct is in the Hastings College
Student Handbook/Planner and the Hastings College website.
Generally, Hastings College jurisdiction
and discipline shall be limited to conduct which occurs on
college premises or which adversely affects the Hastings College
Community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Hastings College
does have jurisdiction to punish a student for activities
that take place off-campus when those activities adversely
affect the interests and/or reputation of the College.
Students violating the Code of Conduct or
commonly accepted moral and ethical standards may be subject
to disciplinary proceedings by one of the college judicial
bodies (the respective Residence Hall Councils, Apartment
Village Board, the Student Judiciary Council, the Judicial
Review Board, and/or the Administration of the College) depending
on the type of infraction and where the violation occurs.
All students are expected to comply with the procedures and
decisions of these judicial bodies. Sanctions may include:
warning, probation, loss of privileges, fines, restitution,
discretionary sanctions (such as service or work assignments),
campus housing suspension or explusion, and college suspension
or expulsion.
A copy of the Hastings College Due Process
Document is included in the Manual of Operations for
Hastings College. Any questions regarding the process should
be directed to the Deans of Students Office or the Office
of the President of Hastings College.
Other Campus Policies
Hastings College is concerned about the
safety and welfare of all campus members and guests, and is
committed to providing a safe and secure environment. In furtherance
of these objectives, and in accordance with the Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act of 1990, Hastings College collects,
publishes, and distributes certain criminal data in a brochure
entitled: Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act. Additionally,
a Drug-Free Schools and Campus Policy is distributed annually
in accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendments of 1989. Hastings College also distributes two
brochures containing the Hastings College Sexual Harassment
Policy and the Hastings College Sexual Assault Policy. See
the Deans of Students Office or visit the college website
for more specific information on any of these or other campus
policies, including one on HIV/AIDS.
Vehicle Registration
The use of automobiles and other motor vehicles,
including motorcycles, on the College campus is considered
a privilege. Students operating such vehicles must register
them with the Deans of Students at the beginning of the school
year and must obey all parking and driving regulations as
set forth by the College, the Student Judiciary Council and
the City of Hastings. Motorcycles are to be operated on designated
roadways only.
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