As members of the College community, students and their organizations have an obligation to know and obey the Student Code of Conduct. Through its policies and regulation statements, the College has made an effort to outline the behavioral expectations it holds. In general, the College expects that the common sense of a mature and responsible individual will determine if the behavior is one that should be avoided and can be addressed by the College Conduct System.
Accordingly, the following list is intended to serve as examples of behaviors that are considered unacceptable for students enrolled at Keene State College. College policies are described in detail in the Student Handbook. This list is intended, therefore, to be illustrative and not exhaustive.
I. General Violations
1.1 Violation of Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities for Keene State College Community
1.2 Violation of any published policies, rules, or regulations of Keene State College, whether occurring on or off campus
1.3 Knowledge of, or assisting in, the violation of any published policies, rules, or regulations of Keene State College, whether occurring on or off campus
II. Campus Violations
2.1 Failure to comply with reasonable directions of a College Official acting in the performance of his/her duties
2.2 Failure to comply with reasonable directions of campus safety officers, law enforcement officers or fire department personnel acting in the performance of their duties
2.3 Failure to provide complete and truthful information to a College Official
2.4 Failure to carry or surrender one’s student ID to a College official upon his/her request
2.5 Failure to obey federal, state, or local laws. College conduct proceedings may be instituted against a student who is subject to prosecution for violation of law in any judicial venue without regard to the pendency or outcome of the judicial proceedings, when the conduct alleged is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
2.6 Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College document, record, or instrument of identification
III. Residential Violations
Guests
3.1 Failure to be responsible for the conduct of a guest or visitor
3.2 Violation of the Residential Life Visitation Policies
Noise
3.3 Violation of courtesy hours
3.4 Violation of quiet hours
3.5 Violation of 24 hour quiet hours
Window
3.6 Removal of window(s) and/or screen(s)
3.7 Climbing on roofs and/or ledges
3.8 Ejecting, hanging, attaching, or placing any object out of a window
Miscellaneous
3.9 Unauthorized pets and/or violation of the canine control policy
3.10 Unauthorized storage or preparation of food
3.11 Playing sports in undesignated area
3.12 Defacing or vandalizing facilities
3.13 Unauthorized solicitations or sales within a residence hall/area
3.14 Unauthorized alterations or modifications to residence hall/area rooms
3.15 Improper storage or disposal of rubbish, garbage, or recyclable material
3.16 Unhealthy or unsanitary room condition
3.17 Failure to provide proper identification for entrance into residential facility
3.18 Use of a bathroom facility contrary to assigned gender or purpose
IV. Alcohol Violations
4.1 Criminal conviction or failure to contest charges for a federal, state, or local law regarding alcohol
4.2 Underage possession of alcohol
4.3 Underage consumption of alcohol
4.4 Public consumption of alcohol
4.5 Purchasing or providing alcohol to a minor
4.6 Hosting an unauthorized function on campus where alcohol is served
4.7 Illegal distribution of alcohol
4.8 On campus possession of an unauthorized quantity of alcohol, including kegs or large quantity alcohol containers
4.9 Public intoxication
4.10 Acute intoxication
4.11 Possession and/or use of paraphernalia intended for the abuse of alcohol
4.12 Possession of equipment or paraphernalia associated with drinking games
4.13 Participation in any form of drinking games
4.14 Underage possession or display of alcohol containers
V. Controlled Substance Violations
5.1 Use of a controlled substance except as expressly permitted by law
5.2 Possession of a controlled substance except as expressly permitted by law
5.3 Distribution of a controlled substance except as expressly permitted by law
5.4 Possession and/or use of controlled substance paraphernalia
VI. Gambling Violations
6.1 Engaging in illegal gambling
VII. Key, Combination, and Card Access Violations
7.1 Unauthorized or inappropriate use or loan of keys, combinations, or access cards to any College-owned or -operated facility
7.2 Neglectful or intentional misuse or improper storage of any keys, combinations, or access cards to any College-owned or -operated facility
7.3 Tampering with or damaging any door or lock of a College-owned or -operated facility
7.4 Entry into any College property or area that is not normally accessible to an individual, including misuse of College issued keys, combinations, or access cards or actual forcible entry
7.5 Propping of any internal or external door of a College-owned or -operated facility
7.6 Three or more “lock outs” which require Residential Life staff assistance
7.7 Exiting any facility by any means other than a designated exit, including the use of doors designated for emergency exit only
VIII. Fire Safety Violations
8.1 Violation of fire safety policies
8.2 Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms or other weapons (i.e. hunting knives, bows and arrows, martial arts weapons, etc.) on College premises or at College-sponsored events
8.3 Possession and/or use of explosives (including fireworks) or dangerous chemicals/materials on College premises or at College-sponsored events
8.4 Use and/or possession of prohibited electrical appliances on College premises or at College-sponsored events
8.5 Use and/or possession of any type of candle or incense, and/or paraphernalia associated with either on College premises or at College-sponsored events, except when authorized by a College Official
8.6 Unauthorized furnishings in residential facilities
8.7 Unauthorized room decorations in residential facilities
8.8 Tampering with fire prevention, fire safety, or fire fighting equipment
8.9 Causing an unnecessary emergency evacuation on College premises or at a College-sponsored or -supervised event
8.10 Failure to follow fire drill and/or other emergency procedures including evacuation
8.11 Accessing/using a fire escape or balcony except in emergency situations
8.12 Arson
IX. Personal Injury Violations
9.1 Conduct that is disruptive, lewd, indecent, or infringes upon the rights of others (i.e. use of profanity, obscenity, public nudity, sexual activity in public places, water fights, etc.)
9.2 Physical Assault- physically beating another and/or inflicting any menacing touch to his/her person or clothes
9.3 Verbal Assault- a verbal attack that is a threat to someone’s physical safety
9.4 Specific conduct that threatens or endangers the health/safety of self or others
9.5 Threats- statements or action that cause an individual(s) to reasonably fear for his/her safety
9.6 Coercion- statements or action that are intended to improperly compel or force an individual to act in an involuntary manner
9.7 Harassment- behavior(s) or statement(s) that have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual(s) academic, social, or work-related functions
9.8 Sexual Harassment
9.9 Sexual contact that occurs without the consent of the victim, or when the victim is unable to give consent
9.10 Sexual Assault
9.11 Assault of a College Official- unwanted physical contact with an employee of the College
X. Theft and Damage Violations
10.1 Attempted or actual theft of College, individual, or group property
10.2 Unauthorized possession of College, individual, or group property
10.3 Attempted or actual damage to College, individual, or group property
XI. Dining Commons Violations
11.1 Violation of any published College policy in the Dining Commons
11.2 Violation of the conditions of the meal contract
11.3 Conduct that is disruptive to the normal operations of the Dining Commons
11.4 Unauthorized entrance to, or use of, the Dining Commons facility
XII. College Community Violations
12.1 Tampering with the election of any College-recognized student organization
12.2 Disruption or obstruction of administration or activities of the College, including its public service functions on or off campus, or other authorized non-College activities when the act occurs on College premises
12.3 Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the College and infringes on the rights of members of the College community
12.4 Leading or inciting to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any College facility or area
12.5 Breach of peace or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace on College premises or at College-sponsored events
12.6 Disruption of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on College premises or at College-sponsored events
12.7 Violation of the College or Residential Life posting policies
12.8 Unauthorized use of the College’s name, seal, or College-approved logo
12.9 Violation of the College’s fundraising policies (pdf)
12.10 Disruption or obstruction of academic teaching or research of activities of the College either on or off campus
12.11 Violation of any College Library policies
12.12 Violation of the scheduling of student activities policy
12.13 Disruptive behavior in the classroom- behavior which substantially or repeatedly interferes with the conduct of a class
12.14 Violation of the College’s Tobacco Policy
XIII. Recognized Student Organization Violations
13.1 Violation of the College’s Hazing Policy
13.2 Criminal Conviction for a violation of New Hampshire State Law prohibiting hazing (e.g., NH RSA 631-7)
13.3 Violation of the standards regarding the relationship between a student organization and the advisor
13.4 Violation of any part of an organization’s constitution or by-laws
13.5 Violation of any regulation or policy duly instituted by a student organization
13.6 Misuse of recognized student organization funds
13.7 Violation of any portion of the Statement of Relationship between Keene State College and Greek Organizations
13.8 Violation of any portion of the Keene State College Panhellenic Constitution
13.9 Violation of any portion of the Constitution of the Interfraternal Council of Keene State College
XIV. Technology and Telecommunication Violations
14.1 Unauthorized entry into a computer file
14.2 Unauthorized transfer of a computer file
14.3 Unauthorized use of a computer identification code or password
14.4 Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or College Official
14.5 Use of computing facilities or telecommunications system to disseminate obscene, harassing, or abusive messages
14.6 Use of computing facilities to interfere with the normal operations of the College computing system
14.7 Unauthorized alteration of the College’s telecommunications voicemail system
14.8 Unauthorized alteration of the College’s telecommunications, computer, or cable television wiring or connections
14.9 Installing an unauthorized telephone on the College’s telecommunications system
14.10 Violation of any portion of the Computer and Network Use Policy
14.11 Attempted or actual theft or abuse of College computing resources
XV. Conduct Hearing Violations
15.1 Failure to appear as required before the Coordinator of Student Conduct, a Hearing Officer or a College Hearing Board
15.2 Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information to the Coordinator of Student Conduct, a Hearing Officer or a College Hearing Board
15.3 Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a College’s Conduct System proceeding
15.4 Knowingly filing a complaint against a member of the College community without cause
15.5 Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in or use of the College’s Conduct System
15.6 Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the College’s Conduct System prior to or during the course of a conduct proceeding
15.7 Harassment, intimidation or retaliation against a witness or a member of the College’s Conduct System prior to, during the course of, or after a discipline proceeding
15.8 Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the College’s Conduct System
15.9 Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the College’s Conduct System