Resident Hall Handbook

CODE OF CONDUCT

RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES

UWS CHAPTER 17 Professional staff from the Dean of Students Office and University Housing, who are trained conduct officers, will investigate and adjudicate conduct cases under UWS Chapter 17 that origi nate both on and off campus. The investigator will send you an offer to dis cuss the matter before deciding that misconduct occurred or imposing sanctions. The purpose of this meeting is to review with you the report that you engaged in misconduct and to allow you an opportunity to respond. You may choose not to participate in such a meeting, but the investigator will make a deci sion based on the available evidence if you choose not to discuss the matter. If the investigator concludes that you did violate UWS Chapter 17, and if you disagree with the finding of responsibility and/or sanction imposed, you always have the right to an appeal hearing.

DEAN OF STUDENTS The Dean of Students Office monitors all con duct cases on and off campus and provides support and consultation to the University Housing conduct process. Severe conduct cases may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for adjudication under the University of Wisconsin-System Administrative Code, Chapter 17. Examples of cases adjudicated under UWS Chapter 17 include but aren’t limited to: • Dangerous Conduct • Domestic Abuse • Harassment • Hazing • Misuse of Computing Resources • Physical Assault • Sexual Assault • Sexual Harassment • Stalking • Violations of Criminal Law • Serious or repeated alcohol or controlled substance violations • Violation of University Rules (including University Housing policies)

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT Students are expected to follow all signed con tracts relative to their status as a student and/or resident at UW-Stout included but not limited to: technology, housing, billing, admissions, etc. Containers Empty containers of alcohol for decoration, including containers that were originally used to hold alcohol beverages, are not permitted in student rooms where all residents are underage. ALCOHOL Illegal possession, use, procurement, or distribution No one under the age of 21 may possess, use, procure, sell, dispense or give away alcohol in any form to any person. No one 21 years of age or older may provide alcohol to people not of the legal drinking age. Large quantities of alcohol (kegs, barrels, etc.) are not permitted. Students, regardless of age, under the influ ence of alcohol are held responsible for their actions, including lack of personal control. Public Areas and Distribution Alcohol consumption is permitted only in student rooms, by those individuals 21 or older. Distribution of alcohol is only permitted between those of legal drinking age. Alcohol is not permitted in a room or suite if all res idents are not of legal drinking age. Alcohol or open containers may not be transported between rooms. Intoxication/Dangerous Conduct/ Incapacitation

ASSISTING IN A POLICY VIOLATION Students found to be assisting in the violation of a policy, even if not participating directly, may be held responsible for violating policy regardless of their level of involvement. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Legal, student run, businesses are not permitted to operate out of the residence halls if they break any Housing or University policy/procedures, disrupt the educational or social environment of the residence hall, or cause an undue or excessive burden on university resources that include but are not limit to the internet, electricity, waste collection, mail and package operations, etc. DISORDERLY CONDUCT/INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Students are not permitted to disrupt the resi dence hall living environment. Students, guests, and all others are expected to be clothed or cov ered at all times when in public areas. Streaking, flashing or public sexual acts are not allowed. DRUGS/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES No one may possess, use, procure, sell, dispense or give-away any controlled substance and/or paraphernalia to any person. No one may use or possess prescription drugs that are not issued to them from a medical professional. Residents under the influence of drugs will be held responsible for their actions, including lack of personal control.

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