University Policies
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
This policy applies to all students of the University except Law students (see Honor Code below). The University is an academic institution, an instrument of learning. As such, the University is predicated on the principles of scholastic honesty. It is an academic community, all of whose members are expected to abide by ethical standards both in their conduct and in their exercise of responsibility towards other members of the community.
Academic dishonesty is an affront to the integrity of scholarship at USD and a threat to the quality of learning. To maintain its credibility and uphold its reputation the University procedures to deal with academic dishonesty should be uniform and understood by all. Appendix A of this document outlines the University's sanctions against cheating and the procedures by which they are implemented.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PARTICIPATING IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In order to serve in a position on the Associated Students Executive Board, Senate, or in an appointed Directorship, a student must be a full-time undergraduate student who has achieved and is maintaining a full-time academic load and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
ALCOHOL POLICY
A. All students of the University of San Diego and their guests and visitors are subject to California State Law and the University of San Diego's alcohol policy regarding possession and consumption of alcohol.
B. Possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted by persons 21 years of age or older only in private rooms within University Residence Halls, where at least one assigned resident is 21 years of age or older, except as noted below. Possession, consumption and storage of alcohol is prohibited in all common areas, eg. lobbies, public lounges, hallways, stairwells, common bathrooms, landings, common kitchens, balconies, patios, closets or outdoor areas.
C. Furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21 years on University property or at a University-sponsored event is prohibited.
D. NO possession or consumption of alcohol is permitted by anyone in private residence rooms, within University residence halls where all of the assigned residents are under 21 years of age.
E. No possession or consumption of alcohol is permitted in the Camino/Founders or Maher Residence Halls.
F. In a room where alcohol consumption is permitted, no more than six (6) guests, 21 years of age or older, may be present while alcohol is being consumed, and no guests under 21 years of age may be present in the room while alcohol is being consumed. When alcohol is being consumed, all room doors must be closed.
G. Movement between residence rooms where alcohol consumption is permitted with any type of receptacle containing alcohol is prohibited.
H. Public display of intoxication while on University property or at a University-sponsored event is prohibited.
I. Establishment of a private bar, storage of excessive quantities of alcohol or possession and/or use of a tap or keg is prohibited in all Residence Hall areas.
J. Compliance with all requests by Residence Life or Public Safety personnel for proof of 21-year-old status is required. Failure to comply with such a request will subject an individual to serious disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion from the University.
K. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
Under special circumstances, granted by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee, in advance of a function, permission for alcohol consumption may be granted if:
A. The event is sponsored by a registered campus organization and violations of the University Alcohol Policy are the responsibility of the individual and the sponsoring organization(s) or its representatives.
B. The facility being utilized is to be scheduled through Campus Scheduling.
C. The sponsoring organization(s) and its representative(s) establish and maintain strict controls for the events and will ensure that no minors consume, are served or transport to the facility or area alcoholic beverages.
D. The event shall be considered a closed function open to the members of the sponsoring group and their invited guests only .
E. Required administrative procedures will be followed and forms completed.
F. The Associated Students and the Office of Student Affairs will not allocate funds to student organizations for off-campus events where alcohol is served, with the exception of instances where a proprietor with a liquor license assumes full responsibility for the selling, dispensing and control of any alcohol available to guests or participants at the event.
G. Any and all types of advertising for any event, on or off campus, must not include information that alcohol will be served. This includes public media such as The Vista, Campus Calendars, student newsletters, flyers, banners, posters or invitations. The mention of alcoholic beverages cannot e included in advertising for the event, in any manner (i.e. words or phrases).
ANIMALS ON CAMPUS
No animals of any kind are permitted within University buildings at any time. The only exception to this shall be dogs for the vision- and hearing-impaired accompanied by their owners. Any domestic animals on University grounds must be on a leash, and the owner must remain with the animal at all times. Further exceptions to the policy require approval by the Vice President for Student Affairs.APPROVAL OR REGISTRATION OF AND/OR SERVICE TO A GROUP
A. Educational Mission of USD
The University of San Diego is committed to the task of creating and maintaining an environment in which its members may pursue their individual development with freedom. As a Catholic institution the University of San Diego subscribes to the principle that the full development of the human personality can be accomplished only by the recognition of an objective moral order. While this places no obligation on community members with regard to their personal beliefs or religious practices, it does require of its members a tolerance and respect for Catholic beliefs and practices. While committed to the Catholic tradition, the University is also committed to academic freedom. The freedom essential to a community of scholars does not grant any individual or group, whether a member of this community or not, the license to conduct themselves in a manner that obstructs the University's defined identity and purpose.
B. University Approval of Student Government Organizations
University approval is granted to student government organizations whose leadership is elected by a student vote. These approved organizations become the official representative groups for undergraduates, graduates or law students. Student government organizations are allowed to assess fees to sustain their activities within the guidelines established by the University. Student government organizations are the only organizations which are officially approved by the University.
C. Registration of Student Organizations
Student organizations are allowed to organize and register, and subsequently receive the tangible benefits outlined in section D. These organizations may not describe themselves as approved by the University.
Organizations wishing to be registered with the appropriate student government will meet the following criteria:
1. The purpose of the organizations is legal.
2. Activities to be engaged in conform to University rules and regulations.
3. Activities to be engaged in are compatible with the educational goals of the University.
4. Activities to be engaged in are consistent with the moral and social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and tradition of the University. (If there is a question about conformity with this criterion, the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee will decide the matter.)
D. Tangible University Benefits Granted When Student Organizations are Registered
1. Authorization to use the name, logo and/or facsimile of the seal of the University of San Diego after determination that such usage will not suggest approval by the University or constitute a violation of any provision of this policy;
2. Eligibility to use student or University media for advertising or dissemination of information;
3. Eligibility to set up or provide information at random or established locations on campus, either by display or by disseminating information;
4. Eligibility to use University administrative processes such as computer hardware or software, or mailing systems;
5. Authorization to reserve University space, services or equipment;
6. Eligibility for proportional representation in student government where appropriate;
7. Eligibility to seek authorization to raise funds, develop a program or sponsor an occasion to arouse awareness about a particular cause or utilize University communication processes to offer information about a particular cause, but only after determination that such authorization will not suggest approval by the University or constitute a violation of any provision of this policy;
8. Eligibility for other services provided by the University as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee.
E. Procedures for Obtaining University Registration of an Organization
1. Application for registration to receive tangible University benefits is made through established channels of approved student governments, with notification to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
2. Questions about conformity to criteria listed in section C and availability of tangible benefits listed in section D are resolved in consultation with or by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee.
3. Yearly re-application for registration to receive tangible University benefits is made through established review criteria of approved student governments.
4. Review of registered associations status may be required upon request of one of the student governments or the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee.
F. Groups which choose to exist informally and not become registered organizations are subject to basic standards of behavior. Those standards include, but are not limited to:
1. The group must be open, honest and clear about its purpose and goals for the organization in all of its advertising and publicity. The University reserves the right to inform community members of groups for which there is reasonable concern.
2. If the group represents a particular religious view, it must be in accord with Section C, paragraph 4 preceding. In addition, the following criteria must be met:
a. There will be no proselytization of any member of the University community.
b. There will be no denigration nor harassment permitted of any individual, group or organization of the University community.
G. Failure to Comply With a Decision about Obtaining Registered Status
The University reserves the right to impose internal sanctions or seek external relief for failure of a group to comply with the policy outlined above.
Students are advised to refer to the Student Organizations Handbook and Greek Guidelines for additional policies and procedures.ASSEMBLY
Assembly on campus shall be guided by the following directions:
The right of peaceful assembly is granted to all students. The University retains the right to assure the safety of individuals, the protection of property and the continuity of the educational process.
Peaceful assembly is allowed on campus provided that proper permission has been obtained from the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee, and the participants are aware they may not:
A. Deny the use of University or private facilities to students, faculty, staff or guests of the University.
B. Interrupt academic activities.
C. Endanger the safety of any person on the campus.
D. Destroy property.
E. Deny or infringe on the rights of non-participating students, faculty, staff or guests of the University community.
COMMUNICATION OFF CAMPUS
Any student communication to be sent to the off-campus community on University letterhead or containing the University logo must have the written approval of the appropriate advisor from the Office of Student Affairs prior to printing and mailing.
CONTAGIOUS AND/OR INFECTIOUS ILLNESS
At the time information becomes available about a potential for contagious and/or infectious illness in the University community, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee will confer with University medical personnel and designated governmental agencies to determine appropriate University action.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Solicitations for corporate sponsorship for University events or projects by any student groups or individuals must be reviewed and upon review must meet with the approval of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee prior to contact with potential corporate sponsor(s).
DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION
Non-commercial written material, in accord with University values, may be distributed at any common location on campus, provided the distribution does not interfere with normal University functioning or occur in University residence areas. Prior written approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee is required. Additional provisions regarding the section above may be found in the Approval or Registration of and/or Service to a Group Policy.
DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION OR SALE OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Commercial products or literature may be distributed, promoted or sold at designated areas on campus as established by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. Individuals or groups wishing to promote or sell commercial products or literature on University property must secure the prior written approval of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. Additional provisions regarding the section above may be found in the Approval or Registration of and/or Service to a Group Policy.
DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION OR SALE OF STUDENT PRODUCTS
Student products or literature, regardless of origin, may be distributed, promoted or sold at designated areas on campus as established by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. Those individuals or groups wishing to distribute, promote or sell student products or literature must secure the prior written permission of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. Additional provisions regarding the section above may be found in the Approval or Registration of and/or Service to a Group Policy.
FUNDRAISING
Student organizations and individuals wishing to raise funds must obtain approval from the appropriate student government group and the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee. Permission for all fundraising activities is extended only to members of the USD community. Student organizations or individuals wishing to raise funds are subject to the provisions of the Approval or Registration of and/or Service to a Group policy.
GRADE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Preface to Procedure:
A. The instructor's/professor's judgment is presumed to be correct. Therefore,
1. The burden of qualifying a grievance rests with the student. Thus, at every level in the proposed grievance procedure this 'presumption' should be understood by all participants.
2. It is assumed that grievances will be resolved by the instructor and student.
B. Grading criteria, requirements, content, etc., are established by the instructor. The presumption is that students have been given ample opportunity for clarification of class requirements at the beginning of a given course. The student must frame any grievance by reference to a specific or several specific evaluative measures.
Grade Grievance Procedure: *
A. Initial grade grievance must be addressed to the instructor in the course.
B. In those rare instances when no agreement is reached in A, the student may seek advice from the departmental chair.
C. If the matter is not satisfactorily settled at B, the student then may seek advice from the Dean who will refer the matter to a standing faculty committee (i.e., Academic Affairs).
D. The committee will hear the student's grievance and make its recommendation to the parties involved.
*At every level in this grievance procedure the instructor must be apprised of the situation.
HARASSMENT
The University is committed to and embraces the doctrine that all men and women are creatures of God. Each and all not only deserve but must be afforded the dignity that necessarily follows from acceptance of that doctrine. Anyone who chooses to become a member of or participate in any way in the University community, whether as a student, faculty member, administrator, employee or guest, is expected to accept this standard of conduct, both in theory and in practice.
The University is committed not to tolerate harassment in any form by reason of the race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation of any person. Violation of this policy will be dealt with by appropriate sanctions, which may include expulsion, suspension, termination or exclusion from the campus.
HATE CRIMES/BIAS-MOTIVATED BEHAVIOR:
Hate crimes are acts of physical force, threats or intimidation that are willfully or knowingly committed because of the victim's actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Hate crimes are expressed in several ways, sometimes physical violence and sometimes violence against property. Violence against property includes, for example, breaking windows of religious institutions, spray painting walls with offensive words and symbols, defacing or burning property. Hate-based behavior includes, for example, anonymous phone calls, threatening letters, interruptions of religious services or multicultural events. (California State Penal Code Section 422.6)
A “bias-motivated incident” is an act, such as disseminating racist flyers or defacing a student organization flyer, which does not violate the State Penal Code but originates in hatred for someone's actual or perceived race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
The University will not tolerate hate crimes or bias-motivated incidents and will respond to them with appropriate sanctions which may include expulsion, suspension or exclusion from the campus.
HAZING
Whether on or off campus and planned or spontaneous, California Law makes it a criminal offense for anyone to participate in hazing. Students are entitled to be treated with consideration and respect. No individual shall perform an act that is likely to cause physical, psychological or social harm to any other person within the University community. Initiations and similar activities should be designed to instill group spirit and loyalty, but not at the expense of the individual involved.
"Hazing includes any method of initiations or pre-initiation into a student organization or any pastime or amusement engaged in with respect to such an organization which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any student or other person attending any school, community college, college, university or other educational institution in this state.... (further on)...No student, or other person in attendance at any public, private, parochial or military school, community college, college or other educational institution shall conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, etc." (From Article 5, Sections 32050 & 32051, of the California Education Code.)
HONOR CODE (LAW SCHOOL)
The Law School has a separate Honor Code, copies of which may be picked up in the Law School Dean's Office.
POLICY PROHIBITING ILLEGAL, DISHONEST OR FRAUDULENT CONDUCT
The University of San Diego is committed to upholding the highest standards of honest behavior, ethical conduct and fiduciary responsibility with respect to University funds, resources and property. The University also expects members of the University community to comply with all state and federal statutes, rules and regulations when conducting University business.
To that end, the University prohibits and does not tolerate illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct of any nature when the matter involves University-related activities or business. “Illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct” means, when the matter involves University-related activities or business:
- Forgery or alteration of University documents or records
- Unauthorized alteration, manipulation or transfer of computer files or records
- Fraudulent or dishonest financial reporting
- Bribery, unlawful rebates, or kickbacks
- Research or other academic fraud
- Unauthorized disclosure of confidential or proprietary information of the University
- Unauthorized disclosure of student educational records or private personnel or medical information
- Destruction of University property, records or other assets, if the person knew the destruction to be unauthorized or acted with reckless disregard as to whether the destruction was authorized
- Theft of University information, property, records or assets
- Misappropriation or misuse of University resources, including but not limited to funds, supplies or other property
- Authorizing, claiming or receiving payment of University funds for goods not received, for services not performed, or for non-University related matters
- Intentionally claiming or receiving reimbursement from the University for moneys not expended, or for moneys expended for non-University-related matters
- Authorizing or receiving compensation for hours not worked
- Violation of an applicable state or federal statute
- Violation or noncompliance with an applicable state or federal rule or regulation
- Creating or permitting unsafe working conditions or work practices at the University
- Other similar illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct
All members of the University community, including all those who do business with the University, are expected to uphold this policy. Violation of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from or other severance of the relationship with the University.
Complaint Procedure
The University encourages any person who believes that an incident of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct has been committed to report the incident immediately. To assist in the investigation, the University requests that a complaint be made in writing with a detailed description of the facts giving rise to the complaint, the names of any individuals involved, including any witnesses, and copies of any documents that support or relate to the complaint. While the University requests the submission of a written complaint, an oral complaint may be sufficient to initiate the procedures set forth under this policy.
Complaints may be made to any of the following people: University Auditor, any Vice President, or the President. If for any reason the person making the complaint does not feel comfortable directly reporting the incident to any of the individuals identified above, the complaint may be reported through alternative channels. In the case of a complaint by a University employee, the complaint may be made to the employee’s supervisor, manager, the Human Resources department or a Dean. If the complaint involves the employee’s supervisor, the employee is not required to report the complaint to the supervisor. In the case of a complaint by a student, the complaint may be made to a Dean.
Any supervisor or manager who receives a complaint of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct, or observes or is otherwise aware of an incident of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct, is required to promptly inform University Audit or one of the Vice Presidents. Knowingly withholding any such information is considered a serious breach of responsibility and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination from employment.
Investigation and Corrective Action
The Office of University Audit is responsible for investigating a reported complaint of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct. The President has the authority to assign responsibility to investigate a particular complaint to someone other than the Office of University Audit if it is appropriate to do so under the circumstances, or if the specific complaint is governed by another applicable University policy.
The investigation will be conducted in a thorough, prompt and professional manner. The individual who raised the complaint will have the opportunity to present information to the investigator before the investigation is concluded. Before the investigation is concluded, the individual who is accused will be given the opportunity to present information to the investigator and to respond to evidence that supports the complaint. The results of the investigation will be provided to the President; to the Vice President who has authority over the individual accused of wrongdoing; and to other University officials who have a legitimate business reason to be apprised of the results of the investigation. Results of the investigation also may be provided to the Audit Sub-Committee of the University’s Board of Trustees.
The Vice President who has authority over the individual accused of wrongdoing will be responsible for determining the corrective action (if any) imposed based upon the results of the investigation. If the individual accused of wrongdoing is a Vice President, the President will be responsible for determining the corrective action (if any) based upon the results of the investigation. For employees, the corrective action may range from verbal warnings up to and including termination of employment. For students, the corrective action will be imposed in a manner consistent with the University’s Student Code or other applicable rules, and can include dismissal from the University. For individuals who are not students or employees of the University, corrective action within the reasonable control of the University, and as appropriate under the circumstances, will be initiated.
In determining the corrective action (if any) taken, the Vice President shall consider the totality of the circumstances, such as the nature of the offense and the employee’s performance history.
If the individual whose actions are investigated under this policy is a faculty member subject to the University’s rank and tenure policies, and termination of the faculty member is considered, the University’s applicable rank and tenure policies will be followed. A copy of the investigation report will be provided to the Dean of the faculty member’s school or college.
The individual who raised the complaint will be advised of the results of the investigation. Similarly, the individual who is accused in the complaint will be advised of the results of the investigation.
Retaliation Prohibited
The University prohibits and does not tolerate retaliation against any individual who files a complaint of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct; is involved as a witness or participant in the complaint or investigation process; or refuses to engage in illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct. Engaging in unlawful retaliation can result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. An individual who files a complaint that the individual knows or believes to be false is not protected by this provision against retaliation, and may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the University.
The University encourages any person who believes he or she has been subject to unlawful retaliation, or observes or is otherwise aware of an incident of unlawful retaliation in violation of this policy, to report the incident promptly pursuant to the complaint procedure identified above. The investigation and corrective action procedures set forth above will similarly apply in the case of a complaint of unlawful retaliation in violation of this policy. If retaliation is found to have occurred, the University will review the action taken toward the individual who was retaliated against.
(Adopted May 25, 2006)
(Also Included as Policy No. 2.5.8 of University’s Policy and Procedures Manual)
I. INTRODUCTION
The University of San Diego is committed to preserving the safety, security and well-being of students and all other members of the University community. When a student engages in disruptive or dangerous behavior, the University reserves the right to request or require the student to take leave from the University according to the terms of this policy. Any such request or requirement for involuntary leave shall be in addition to any disciplinary action that may be taken under other applicable University policies or procedures.
II. DEFINITION
The term “disruptive or dangerous behavior” includes but is not limited to the following:
- Behavior that poses a threat to self, including but not limited to a suicidal attempt, gesture, or statement of suicidal attempt;
- Behavior that demonstrates an imminent, foreseeable or existing threat to the safety or well-being of a student, other member of the University community, or clients of University-related programs on or off campus;
- Behavior that disrupts or interferes with the ability of other students, faculty or staff to participate in the educational programs, living environment, or employment opportunities offered by the University;
- Behavior that indicates that a student is unable to control his/her behavior or to perform the essential functions of a student.
II. PROCEDURES
The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students (AVPSA/DOS) or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee is responsible for determining whether a student has engaged in behavior that triggers the application of this policy. In reaching that determination, the AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee may consult with other University representatives as appropriate under the circumstances.
A. Involuntary Temporary Leave or Other Restrictions: Interim Determination
1. In making an interim determination regarding whether a student has engaged in behavior that triggers the application of this policy, the AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee will:
A. Review all initially available information and consult with appropriate University representatives. These representatives generally will include employees from the Office of the Dean of Students, Residence Life, the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, and the Department of Public Safety. At the discretion of the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee, other University representatives may be consulted as appropriate.
B. Contact the student’s parents, if appropriate
C. Provide the student with an opportunity to meet with the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee to:
1. Respond to the evidence of the dangerous and/or disruptive behavior and
2. Receive counseling about the option of withdrawing from the University and/or initiating the process for a voluntary leave from the University. If the student chooses this option, he/she shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as someone who is required to leave involuntarily
2. If the interim determination is that the student engaged in disruptive and/or dangerous behavior, and there is concern for the safety of the student or the University community, the AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee may place the student on a temporary involuntary leave and restrict the student’s access to the University campus, University housing, services, classes, activities and facilities until a final determination of the matter is reached. In the alternative, depending on the circumstances, the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee may restrict in part the student’s access to certain University facilities or services.
3. The decision to place a student on a temporary involuntary leave or to impose other restrictions will be communicated in writing to the student, the dean of the student’s academic unit, and other units as appropriate.
B. Involuntary Leave or Other Restrictions: Final Determination
1. The AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will make every reasonable effort to make a final determination within two weeks of the written notice of the interim determination. In making a final determination the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will:
a) Review all relevant information and consult with appropriate University representatives. These representatives will generally include employees from the Office of the Dean of Students, Residence Life, the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, and the Department of Public Safety. At the discretion of the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee, other members of the community may be consulted as appropriate.
b) Contact the student’s parents, if appropriate
c) Provide the student with an opportunity to meet with the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee and respond to the evidence of the dangerous and/or disruptive behavior.
2. If the final determination is that there is insufficient evidence that the student has engaged in disruptive or dangerous behavior, the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will inform the student and other parties of this decision in writing.
3. If the final determination is that there is sufficient evidence that the student has engaged in disruptive or dangerous behavior, the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will notify the student in writing that he or she
- Has been placed on involuntary leave; and/or
- Has restricted access to University housing and/or other University services and facilities.
The letter of notification to the student will specify conditions for reinstatement.
4. At any time before a final determination is reached, a student may initiate the procedures for withdrawal or voluntary leave from the University. The AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will provide the student with information regarding withdrawal or leave from the University before a final determination is reached.
C. Direct Threat Standard
If a student represents a direct threat to the health and safety of the student or others, the University will comply with applicable legal requirements under the federal disability discrimination laws before making a final determination that the student will be involuntarily placed on a leave from the University. The University will make an individualized and objective assessment of the student’s ability to safely participate in the University’s program, based on a reasonable medical judgment relying on the most current medical knowledge or the best available objective evidence. The assessment will determine the nature, duration and severity of the risk; the probability that the potentially threatening injury will actually occur; and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures will sufficiently mitigate the risk. To rise to the level of a direct threat, there must be a high probability of substantial harm and not just a slightly increased, speculative or remote risk.
D. Reinstatement
1. A student who has been placed on involuntarily leave from the University under this policy may be considered for reinstatement if the student has complied with the required conditions for reinstatement.
2. The student requesting reinstatement must contact the AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee. If requested to do so, the student must provide appropriate documentation establishing that the student does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the student or others and that the student is capable of behaving in a manner that is consistent with the University’s academic and community standards.
3. The AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS's designee will:
- Receive, investigate and examine all relevant documentation;
- Provide the student with an opportunity to meet with the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee to discuss possible reinstatement;
- Consult with the appropriate University representatives identified above;
- Contact the student’s parents, if appropriate;
- Decide whether a reinstatement will be approved, and if so, under what conditions.
4. If the request for reinstatement is approved, the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will initiate the reinstatement process and will provide the student, in writing, with any conditions for continued attendance.
5. The student who is reinstated shall remain subject to the rules and regulations found in the Bulletin under which he/she originally entered the University.
6. If the request for reinstatement is denied, the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee will inform the student in writing when and if additional requests for reinstatement will be considered.
E. Effect on Academic Status
In the event of an involuntary leave, changes of grades to W will be recorded on the student’s transcript for all courses taken that academic session that the student has not completed. If a student is placed on involuntarily leave from the University under this policy, the student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees for courses not completed during the academic session in which the involuntary leave occurs.
F. Effect on Housing Status
If the student has been living in the residence halls and will not continue to do so, the contract will be canceled. If a student has been placed on involuntary leave from the University under this policy and has been living in the residence halls, the student will receive a refund of housing fees on a pro rata basis for the academic session in which the involuntary leave occurs. If a student elects to withdraw or take a voluntary leave in lieu of going forward with the procedures for involuntary leave under this policy, the AVPSA/DOS shall have the authority to approve a refund of housing fees on a pro rata basis for the academic session in which the voluntary leave occurs.
G. Appeal
If a student is placed on involuntary leave from the University under this policy, the student may appeal the decision to the Vice President for Student Affairs of the University. The appeal must be in writing and must be received by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs within five days of the student’s receipt of written notification of the decision by the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee. The appeal must cite at least one of the following reasons for reconsideration of the decision: 1) applicable procedures were not followed; 2) the decision of the AVPSA/DOS or AVPSA/DOS’s designee was arbitrary; or 3) significant new evidence warrants reconsideration of the decision.
Within 30 days of receipt of the written appeal, the Vice President for Student Affairs will notify the student in writing of the decision regarding the appeal. The decision of the AVPSA/DOS or the AVPSA/DOS’s designee will remain in effect unless or until otherwise changed on appeal.
H. Assistance During Process
The student may consult persons of her or his choice, but the student is responsible for presenting his or her own case at all stages in the process of this policy.
(Adopted May 19, 2006)
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The University prohibits discrimination against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. The University does not by this non-discrimination statement disclaim any right it might otherwise have to maintain its commitment to its Catholic identity or the doctrines of the Catholic Church.
It is the policy of the University to employ and promote personnel regardless of the foregoing characteristics, unless one or more of them are a bona fide requirement of a particular position. The University of San Diego is firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employee relations, including employment, salary administration, employee development, promotion and transfer.
In compliance with the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the University provides students with the opportunity to review their academic records, to seek appropriate correction of information contained in those records and to file complaints concerning alleged failures. The procedures for filing a grievance are described in Appendix C.
PARKING
An official University parking permit must be displayed at designated locations on the vehicles of University students, staff, administrators and visitors. A complete list of parking regulations is available in the Office of Public Safety.
POSTERS & PUBLICITY
Members and non-members of the University community may post notices on the campus. All notices are subject to the following regulations:
A. Posting of promotional materials is allowed on designated bulletin boards only. Posting is not allowed on departmental bulletin boards, cars, walls, windows, doors or glass cases.
B. No commercial or private organization may post, exhibit or distribute literature on campus without approval from the Office of Special Events.
C. Promotional materials, i.e., banners, posters and flyers, are allowed only for events which have been approved by the appropriate student government or sanctioned by the Office of Student Affairs or any other office of the University.
D. Posting shall be limited to one flyer, poster or banner per location. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of the University Center or his/her designee.
E. All posters shall clearly indicate the name of the sponsoring person or organization.
F. All posted materials must be removed within 24 hours after the completion of the event.
G. Only events sponsored by officially approved or registered student organizations or University departments are allowed to publicize in banner form. (A list of posting locations is available in the Campus Scheduling Office.)
H. All materials must be dated.
I. Personal notices may be posted in specifically designated areas only. They must bear the name, address and phone number of the person posting them and are subject to removal after thirty (30) days.
J. Posting of obscene, libelous or seditious material or material incompatible with the educational goals of the University is prohibited.
K. Posted materials not conforming to these regulations may be removed. Consistent violations may result in the suspension of posting privileges.
PUBLICATIONS
A. Newspapers, newsletters, yearbooks or any other publications by registered graduate or undergraduate student associations are subject to the direction and supervision of assigned University administrative personnel. Any publication not produced by a registered student association is subject to the provisions of the Distribution of Information policy above.
B. The student press shall be free of unnecessary institutional or student association control. Publication staff shall not be arbitrarily disciplined as a result of student, administrative, faculty, alumni or community disapproval of editorial policy or content.
C. It shall be clearly stated in all student publications that the opinions expressed therein are not necessarily those of the University of San Diego or of its Student Body.
D. Student publication responsibilities include:
1. Maintaining sufficient levels of journalistic integrity with regard to verification of facts prior to publication. That is:
a. Identify all writers and sources of information and make such information available to the Advisors, upon request. When published, identity may be withheld upon request of the writer or source.
b. Refuse publication of any information if the writer or source has not been identified.
c. Refuse publication of material which is libelous, seditious, obscene, unidentified or incompatible with the educational goals of the University of San Diego as set forth in the Preamble to the Student Code of Rights & Responsibilities.
d. Possess a sufficient understanding of an article's implications prior to publication.
2. Writing in accordance with accepted principles of English composition.
E. The official undergraduate publication of the Associated Students of the University of San Diego is the VISTA, which is published by the University of San Diego.
1. The VISTA shall have two Advisors: an Administrative Advisor responsible for review of the paper's content and for operation of the paper, appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs ; and a Faculty Advisor responsible for journalistic development of the student staff, appointed by the chairperson of the Department of Communication Studies, College of Arts and Sciences.
2. The VISTA Editor-in-Chief shall be a full-time undergraduate student who has achieved and is maintaining a full-time academic load and a 2.5 GPA, and has been selected and approved according to the process as set below in this Code.
3. VISTA Editor-in-Chief Selection Process:
a. The following individuals will participate in the selection of the Editor-in-Chief: AS President or designee; AS Director of Public Relations; AS Senior Senator (appointed by the AS President); outgoing VISTA Editor; outgoing Director of Finance; at-large VISTA member (appointed by the Editor); Administrative Advisor; Operations Advisor; Faculty Advisor; and Communication Studies faculty member (appointed by the chairperson of the department).
b. Each individual shall have one vote in the selection process. The candidate receiving the majority of votes will become the new Editor-in-Chief.
c. The process shall be completed not later than twenty-five (25) days before Spring Commencement each year.
4. The Editor-in-Chief shall, with the Administrative Advisor, establish and adhere to a format for regular review of VISTA content and form prior to an issue's publication. In the event of a disagreement with the Administrative Advisor's decision on the content of a story or advertisement, the Editor shall request a meeting with the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee to appeal the Advisor's decision.
5. Appeals shall follow the following procedures:
a. The Administrative Advisor and VISTA Editor-in-Chief make a statement to the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee on the issue in question.
b. The Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee examines the respective positions, consults "expert" sources on the matter in question, as is necessary, and issues a statement on the dispute.
c. The decision by the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee shall be final.
6. VISTA Editorial Staff Status:
a. The VISTA Editor-in-Chief shall serve a term of one year. The Editor may apply for a second term per the application process outlined in the VISTA Student Publication Board Charter.
b. Section Editors shall be appointed on a yearly basis at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.
For further information please refer to the VISTA Student Publication Board Charter, revised July, 1996.
RESEARCH/PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS
The University of San Diego accepts its responsibility to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in all research projects conducted at this University either a) under the direction of any employee or agent of this University in connection with his/her institutional responsibilities, or b) through research conducted at the University of San Diego by an outside agent. It is recognized that the establishment and maintenance of acceptable ethical practice remains the primary responsibility of the individual investigator who is responsible for collaborators, assistants, employees and students, all of whom incur parallel obligations.
Further information on the Policy on the Research/Protection of Human Subjects may be obtained from the Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
As proscribed by the Mission Statement, the University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to belief in God, the recognition of the dignity of each individual and to the development of an active faith community. To support this mission, the institution depends on strict adherence to standards of conduct set by its members. Among these are standards regarding human sexuality, any expression of which must affirm the integrity and dignity of oneself and others.
Sexual misconduct in all forms violates the sanctity of the human body and spirit, none more so than rape, and will not be tolerated within the USD community. In addition, sexual assault is a crime punishable by both civil and criminal legal action and a serious violation of University policy. Students at the University of San Diego are responsible for being familiar with and abiding by the standards of conduct set forth herein.
Through the sexual assault protocol, the University of San Diego seeks to provide a consistent, caring and timely response when sexual assaults occur within the University community. These procedures were created to accomplish the following:
A. Facilitate the recovery of a sexual assault victim by providing prompt and compassionate support services.
B. Create a campus environment which both expedites and encourages the prompt reporting of sexual assaults against students.
C. Facilitate the apprehension of assailants when such crimes are committed and processing of cases through the campus judicial system.
D. Establish and cultivate community involvement in rape prevention.
To accomplish these goals, this protocol provides the following information:
A. Procedures students should follow if a sex offense occurs including who should be contacted, the importance of preserving evidence as may be necessary for the proof of criminal sexual assault, and to whom the alleged offense should be reported;
B. Students' options to notify proper law enforcement authorities, including the on-campus Public Safety Office and local police, and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying these authorities if the student chooses to do so;
C. Existing counseling, mental health or student services for victims of sexual assault, both on-campus and in the community; and options for, and available assistance in, changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault incident if requested by the victim and if these changes are reasonably available. A complete statement of victim's rights and the rights of the accused can be found in Appendix B;
D. Procedures for on-campus disciplinary action in the case of alleged sexual assault; and possible sanctions for rape, acquaintance rape or other sex offenses (forcible or non-forcible) following on-campus disciplinary procedure;
E. Education programs to promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses.
Procedures in this document for dealing with sexual assault are addressed to the victim. Any student, staff, or faculty member assisting a victim of sexual assault is encouraged to follow these procedures. (See Appendix B, Sexual Assault Protocol)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The University of San Diego prohibits sexual harassment of its students, employees and those who seek to join the campus community in any capacity. The officers and employees of the University are responsible for maintaining a working and learning environment free from such harassment. Persons receiving and discussing allegations of sexual harassment should be sensitive to the needs and rights of complainants and accused alike, and should explore with complainants the full ramifications of their allegations.
Sexual harassment includes such behavior as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards an employee, student or applicant, particularly when one or more of the following circumstances is/are present:
A. toleration of the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment, admission or academic evaluation;
B. submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for a personnel decision or academic evaluation affecting such individual;
C. the conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work performance or a student's academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment.
This definition accords with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's regulations on sexual harassment.
Emphasis is placed on informal procedures as the framework for resolving allegations of sexual harassment. If such procedures are ineffective, existing disciplinary and grievance procedures shall be utilized. For example, if the accused is a student, and the grievance is found to be substantive, then the University disciplinary process outlined in Sections IV and V below may be implemented to adjudicate the problem.
Persons designated to receive allegations of sexual harassment at the University of San Diego are:
For students:
Deans of the respective Schools/College
Vice President for Student Affairs
Academic Vice President & Provost
For professional personnel:
Deans of the respective Schools/College
Academic Vice President & Provost
For staff personnel:
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Director of Human Resources
SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES & SCOOTERS
Skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are prohibited on campus from
8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters are also prohibited:
a. In building entry areas and inside University buildings (including
residence halls and classroom buildings).
b. In vehicle traffic areas, streets, parking lots and “right of way” lanes
used by vehicles.
c. In any area where injury may readily occur to a skateboard or roll-
erblade user and/or another individual.
d. Near the Colachis Plaza Fountain, the Missions or Manchster Vil-
lage Parking Structures.
Violations of these policies will result in skateboards being confis-
cated and fines being imposed.
SPEAKERS, PRESENTATIONS & PERFORMANCES
As part of its effort to help members of the University community make informed, responsible decisions in the political, social, professional and personal aspects of their lives, the University of San Diego encourages the hosting of speakers and programs from outside of the campus. The following policy pertains to the invitation of off-campus persons who will make presentations at the University of San Diego to which the pubic has been invited. The intent of this policy is to provide a broad exposure to a diversity of issues and perspectives, and to ensure that all members of the University community engage those issues and perspectives in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the University.
A. As members of the academic community, students, faculty, administration and staff should be free to discuss questions of interest to them and to invite non-University speakers of their choosing.
B. Sponsorship of off-campus speakers is restricted to academic departments, the administration and officially registered student and staff organizations.
C. The reservation of University facilities for guest speakers is required to ensure that there is orderly scheduling of facilities and adequate preparation for the events, and that the occasion is conducted in a manner appropriate to an academic community. The University's control of campus facilities will not be used as a device of censorship. Reservation of facilities must be made on the appropriate form. Forms are available through Campus Scheduling.
D. The sponsorship of guest speakers does not imply that the sponsoring organization or the University approves or endorses the views expressed. The sponsoring organization must make this position clear to the academic and larger community.
E. This policy and procedure does not apply: to speakers invited by faculty to address students enrolled in a course they are teaching; to internal faculty, student and/or staff seminars, workshops or colloquia.
STUDENT PRIVACY
Students shall be granted privacy according to the following guidelines:
A. No consent is implied or conferred on civil or University authorities to search a student's residence area by the signing of the residence hall contract.
B. When need arises to gain access to a residence area to determine compliance with multiple dwelling unit laws, permission must be obtained from the Director of Residence Life or the Director of Housing.
C. When need arises for repairs, safety reasons or evaluation for scheduling maintenance or any other improvement reason, the designated University personnel may enter a residence area only after reasonable notice to the occupant(s).
D. When an emergency arises in a residence area and causes reasonable concern that there is imminent danger to life, safety, health or property, entry may be made without notice.
E. Campus residence rooms or student property may be searched only after presentation of evidence to the Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee that there is probable cause that University regulations are being broken or a potentially dangerous situation is imminent. If the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or his/her designee approve the search, it will be carried out by a designated University administrator, another Student Affairs staff member and, if possible, the student under suspicion.
F. The University reserves the right to make periodic sight checks of resident living space for the purpose of securing compliance with the regulations of the University or California State Law.
G. On the occasions when law enforcement officers, in pursuit of their duties, must enter residence areas, the entry will be carried out with prior notice to residence life staff and in the presence of residence life staff and Public Safety personnel.
H. The University reserves the right to move and store a person's possessions which have been left unclaimed and occupy a space that must be used by the University. The integrity of the possessions is not guaranteed while in storage. Items left longer than one year will be disposed of by the University.
STUDENT RECORDS
Student records shall be protected on the following basis:
The privacy and confidentiality of all student records shall be ensured. Separate files shall be maintained in the following areas of student life: academic records including supporting or general informational documentation of an educational nature; non-academic disciplinary proceedings records; medical or psychiatric records; and financial aid records. No entry or placement of a document may be made in a student's academic file without actual notice to the student. Publication of grades, announcement of honors or issuance of a letter on a student's academic status constitute notice.
Additional provisions of the statutes on student records are contained in the full text of the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act of 1974.
SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT OR PARENTING STUDENTS:
The single pregnant woman and parenting student is of special concern to the University of San Diego. The decision to accept an unplanned pregnancy, to carry the pregnancy to full term and to remain at the University is a difficult choice. Faced with this decision, it is important for the single pregnant woman and parenting student to feel supported, cared for, and one with college community. It is therefore not only our call to support the single pregnant woman and parenting student, but our challenge to make every effort possible to provide a positive, life-giving community in which to live. A full range of services is offered in providing assistance to the student in need. These include: confidential pregnancy testing at the Health Center, parenting support, adoption information and assistance, professional and pastoral counseling, and information and advice about housing, financial status, and academic support. The University has services available to help students work through various questions and issues raised when they are faced with pregnancy and/or parenthood. See Appendix D for additional information on services provided.
TOBACCO POLICY
The University is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and productive environment for its employees, students and guests. Therefore, smoking and the use of any tobacco products are prohibited at all times within all University buildings and residence halls; stadiums; outdoor dining areas; and licensed fleet vehicles. Members of the University community who choose to smoke or use any tobacco products must maintain a distance of at least 20 feet from any openings to University buildings, including doorways, operable windows and vents to those buildings.
Additionally, tobacco products may not be sold, distributed or promoted on University property. The University will not accept tobacco related advertising on University property or within any University published materials. Any activity that is to be sponsored or funded by a company that is directly involved in the production of tobacco products must be approved in advance by the Executive Council of the University.
For the purpose of this policy:
”Tobacco products” means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, or any other preparation of tobacco.
“Tobacco related” applies to the use of a tobacco brand or corporate name, trademark, logo, symbol, motto, selling message, etc. identical to or similar to those used for any brand of tobacco products or manufacturer of tobacco products.
The University community is encouraged to take responsibility for communication and enforcement of this policy. Where this is not possible, does not occur or otherwise fails, then responsibility for enforcement of the policy shall be as follows:
Employees: Appropriate Supervisor or Manager
Students: Dean of Students or Designee
Visitors: Department of Public Safety
The consequences for a failure to comply with this policy will be determined as appropriate under the circumstances. Those consequences may include without limitation a request to refrain from the activities prohibited by this policy; a request to leave campus; in the case of a student, disciplinary action in accordance with the Code of Conduct; or, in the case of a University employee, disciplinary action in accordance with the University’s disciplinary process.
This policy shall be included in the student handbooks and the University’s policy manual. Information and services related to tobacco use, prevention and cessation are available for students and employees. Contact the Student Health Center for more information.
(Adopted May 25, 2006)
(Also included as Policy 2.5.7 in University’s Policy and Procedures Manual)
TRESPASSING
Any person not a member of the USD community loitering on campus, attending a University-sponsored event for community members only or trespassing on University property will be asked to leave. At times when University-sponsored events are open to the public, the privilege of attending an activity and being on University property may be revoked at any time by a University official. Guests of USD community members who violate University rules or violate reasonable behavior considerations will be required to leave. Refusal to leave the campus after being asked to do so may subject the person to arrest per Section 602 of the California Penal Code (Trespassing).
USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
A. General Statement
All University facilities are generally available to all segments of the University community for University-related uses. The University likewise leases its facilities at times to outside organizations and groups. (See University Policy and Procedure Manual for Sponsorship Policy [4.0.2, section 5].)
Priority established in the event of a scheduling conflict is as follows:
1. Academic use
2. Administration, faculty and student-sponsored events
3. University-sponsored events involving outside persons (co-sponsorship)
4. Rental of facilities to outside organizations
B. Scheduling
1. All scheduling is done directly through the Campus Scheduling Office, with the following exceptions:
a. Classrooms and facilities for academic use are scheduled through the College of Arts & Sciences and the Schools of Business, Education, Law and Nursing.
b. Facilities at the School of Law are scheduled by the Dean's Office in the School of Law.
c. Facilities at the Manchester Conference Center are scheduled by the Manchester Conference Center with the approval of the Director of Continuing Education.
d. Facilities at the Camino Performing Arts Center or Sacred Heart Hall are scheduled with the approval of the chairperson, Department of Fine Arts.
e. Faculty Lounges are scheduled through the Dean of the appropriate school and are not available for exclusive use at times when classes are in session.
f. Facilities at the Media Center are scheduled through the Media Center.
g. Athletic facilities are scheduled through the Athletics Department.
Co-sponsored, external and student organizations should contact the Campus Scheduling Office for all of their scheduling needs. Where appropriate, the reservations coordinator may refer the parties to Manchester Conference Center.
2. Priority Uses:
In the event of a scheduling conflict the following are priorities for use of specific University facilities:
a. French Parlor
1) Administration and faculty-sponsored receptions.
2) Music recitals sponsored by the USD Music Area, Department of Fine Arts.
3) Faculty-sponsored exhibits.
4) Non-University events approved by the President.
NOTE: No luncheons, dinners or other catered events are to be held in this room without specific approval of the President of the University upon recommendation of the Director of Special Events.
b. Manchester Conference Center
Priorities regarding Manchester Conference Center can be obtained from the Director of Continuing Education.
c. School of Nursing
Although scheduled through Campus Scheduling, use of the School of Nursing facilities requires approval of the Dean. Campus Scheduling will obtain this approval before scheduling any room in the School of Nursing.
d. University Center
1) Student Dining and University Community Dining.
2) All-University functions. These functions are defined as University-sponsored programs which have to do directly with the educational mission of the University and which involve several departments of the University.
3) Student activities sponsored by AS officers and directors and by officially registered student organizations.
4) Activities sponsored by other University departments.
5) Off-campus groups approved by the Director of the University Center.
e. University Center Faculty/Staff Dining Room
1) Will be used for faculty dining from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. when classes are in session.
2) Is available for campus-sponsored events prior to 10:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m.
3) Will be used only in two configurations: "as is" and "receptions set-up". At no time are furnishings to be removed from this room.
f. University Center Main Dining Room
1) Is used for student dining during scheduled hours.
2) Is available for catered events only at times not scheduled for student dining.
3) Use of the Main Dining Room or of the Main Dining Room and Forum in combination requires the approval of both the Director of the University Center and the Director of Dining Services.
4) Events scheduled for the Main Dining Room and Forum in combination must exceed the dining service capacity of the Forum.
C. Fountain Plaza
The Fountain Plaza at the University of San Diego is intended to be an aesthetically pleasing and restful area for students, faculty, staff and guests of the USD community. As the fountain is located between the Hughes Administration Center and the Immaculata Parish Church, it is important that any activities which take place in the fountain area not be disruptive or inappropriate to the functions of these facilities or the academic buildings in close proximity. Therefore, the following rules are established for the Fountain Plaza:
1. Requests for the use of the Fountain Plaza for programs are submitted to the Campus Scheduling Office and require the approval of the Director of Special Events.
2. No posters or flyers of any kind are permitted on the fountain and planter walls or other stonework.
3. While the fountain area may provide an appropriate setting for wedding photographs, no wedding receptions are permitted in the Fountain Plaza.
4. University receptions held in the Fountain Plaza are to be arranged through Campus Scheduling and University Catering.
5. The serving of alcohol at receptions in the fountain area is permitted only by exception and with the written approval of the President of the University.
6. Amplified sound is not permitted in the Fountain Plaza during business hours or while classes are in session. Any use of amplified sound outside of these hours must be approved by the Director of Special Events in consultation with the Pastor of the Immaculata Church.
7. Vendors and student organization promotions and sales are not permitted in the Fountain Plaza.
8. The Fountain Plaza shall not be used as a distribution area for newspapers or other University or non-University publications or promotional materials.
9. Skateboarding and rollerblading are prohibited in the Fountain Plaza.
10. No parking is permitted on the east or west sides of the Fountain Plaza.
USE OF UNIVERSITY LOGO
Any use, internal or external, of the University logo must have the written approval of the appropriate advisor from the Office of Student Affairs.
