CAMPUS POLICIES AND CONDUCT STANDARDS

Alcohol Policy

The following constitute violations of the college's alcohol policy. If the student is under twenty-one years of age or there is a medical or safety concern all alcohol will be properly disposed of at that time. If multiple violations (3 or more) are committed by a student during a given academic year, level I violations may warrant level two or three sanctions.

• Empty alcohol containers (bottles/cans) are prohibited in a room where both residents are under the legal drinking age. The displaying or possession of such containers is a violation of the Student Conduct Code. (Level I)
• Age limitations. The laws of the State of North Carolina pertaining to the possession and use of alcoholic beverages shall be followed specifically. It is illegal for persons under the age of 21 to consume or possess alcohol. It is also illegal for persons under or over 21 to supply alcohol to a student who has not reached the age of 21. The laws of North Carolina will apply to all students and visitors of Guilford College. (Level I)
• Closed containers. The transportation of closed containers of alcohol by students of legal drinking age is not prohibited. All closed containers must be transported in a bag or other concealing device. (A closed container is one on which the seal has not been broken.) (Level I)
• Public display of alcoholic beverages on campus or college-owned property. Alcoholic beverages may not be possessed or consumed by persons of any age outside of individual residence hall rooms, except for apartment balconies and steps, or alternative house porches. Alcohol will be permitted in the Student Community Center pursuant to the Social Gathering Policy. Consumption or possession of alcohol is prohibited in all public areas, such as hallways, basements, bathrooms, lounges, campus grounds, and in administrative or classroom buildings. (Level I)
• Purchase of alcohol with college funds. Neither the college nor any group, which owes its existence to Guilford, whether officially or unofficially, formally or informally, will be permitted to use any organizational funds derived from or held by the institution for the purchase of any kind of alcoholic beverage. (Level I)
• Abusive Use of Alcohol/Misconduct Under the Influence of Alcohol. Unbecoming behavior or any conduct violation (either on or off campus) committed by a student under the influence of alcohol is not acceptable in the Guilford community. Abusive use of alcohol will be considered if the use of alcohol by a student leads to medical consequences, police reports or inappropriate behavior. (Level II)
• Beer kegs, and other common containers of alcohol (including beer "bongs" and funnels) are not permitted on campus or at college-sponsored events off-campus. (Level II)
• Off-Campus violations. Although Guilford cannot and does not accept responsibility for the conduct of students while they are off college property and cannot regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages to members of the Guilford community by the management of off-campus businesses, the college reserves the right to make off-campus conduct by its students matters of student discipline under the Student Conduct Code.

Drug Policy

The college does not tolerate and strictly prohibits the possession, use, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia (purchased or homemade), or other controlled substances by any member of the Guilford community. Examples of prohibited and illegal items include, but are not limited to, any amount of an illicit drug (including seeds), bongs, pot pipes (bowls), scales (electronic or hand-held), blow tubes, etc. Further, substances which appear to be illegal or controlled (by virtue of sight, smell, and other contextual factors) will be treated as such and are prohibited under this policy. The college reserves the right to notify appropriate authorities involving any violation of local, state, or federal law. First Offense -- Level II (if first offense involves the selling, making and/or distributing of illegal drugs or other controlled substances -- Level III); Second Offense -- Level III.

Substance Abuse Prevention Programs

In an effort to maintain a drug-free living and learning environment and workplace, Guilford will comply with the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. Guilford will provide its constituents with information regarding the unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution, use and health risks associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs. This information may be found in the Drug-free Work Place Statement Guide and should be referred to for questions concerning this matter.

Guilford College is committed to providing alcohol and other drug education programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for students. The Guilford College Orientation program, CHAOS, provides information through interactive sessions on alcohol and other drug use. The Office of Campus Life regularly schedules educational programs and the Residence Life staff provides alcohol education programs in the residence halls.

Sex Offense Policy

Guilford College is committed to maintaining a community free from violence. The college will not tolerate instances of sexual assault as defined by state and/or federal law.

Guilford College encourages all students to make themselves aware of the college's guidelines for the reporting allegations of sexual assault, the consequences of sexual assault, and the resources available.

The Quaker heritage of Guilford College stresses spiritual receptivity, candor, integrity, compassion, tolerance, simplicity, equality, and strong concern for social justice and world peace. Thus, Guilford College expects all members of the college community to act in respectful and responsible ways toward each other. These principles make clear that sexual misconduct is unacceptable behavior, and encourages members of the college community to create the kind of environment in which an act of sexual misconduct would be unthinkable. It is the college's commitment to thoroughly and quickly investigate reported incidents of sexual misconduct, and to preserve the confidentiality of both the reporting student and the accused student to the degree that is possible. Charges of sexual misconduct will be pursued as a violation of the Student Code of Conduct outlined in the Violations section of the Student Code of Conduct.

Jurisdiction

Although the college is not legally responsible or financially liable for the behavior of students off campus, it does reserve the right to take disciplinary action against students when their off campus behavior violates college expectations and policies or when the college's interests as an academic community are clearly involved.

Sanctions

Please refer to the section in the Student Conduct Code: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting

Individuals who report incidents of sexual misconduct should be provided with appropriate time to make a decision regarding resolution options (including whether or not he/she will pursue judicial charges). Failure by the College to observe the time limits listed in College judicial procedures shall not constitute an abridgement of the rights of the parties as long as fundamental fairness is respected and observed.

Alcohol and other drugs

Students who come forward to initiate reports concerning cases of sexual assault will not be charged with violations of the student code of conduct that are alcohol or drug related, if such substance use was involved in the incident.

False Accusations

Disciplinary action shall be taken against any person found to have falsified a claim of sexual misconduct.

Consent

The Guilford College definition of consent is shared permission for sexual activity. Students have the responsibility to ensure that all sexual interaction occurs only with mutual consent (verbal or non-verbal). If consent is given for one sexual act, it does not mean that consent is given for all future acts. Students must confirm that mutual consent is given for all sexual acts within a sexual interaction. A student can withdraw consent at any time during a sexual encounter. Non-communication is not consent. Consent can only be given when a student is able to freely make an informed choice between two options: yes and no. Consent cannot be given if someone is asleep, unconscious, incapacitated, coerced, threatened, intimidated or forced, under the age of 16, or impaired by alcohol/drugs. A previous or current sexual relationship between the parties may not be taken as an indication of consent.

Guilford College recommends the following steps to students experiencing sexual misconduct:

• Seek medical and/or counseling assistance.
  • On campus resources:
• Guilford College Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate 336-451-6525 (24 hour)
• Counseling Services - x2143
• Student Health Center - x2194
• Off campus resources:
• Family Services Rape Hotline - 273-7273/Office - 387-6161
  Family Services offers hospital accompaniment, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, shelter and court accompaniment.
• Moses Cone Hospital - 832-7000
  Has the most developed response system for rape. SANE nurses, rape kits and private rooms for investigations are available.
• Wesley Long Hospital - 832-1000
  SANE nurses, rape kits and a private emergency room for investigations are available.
• Women's Hospital - 832-6500
  All sexual assault cases are referred to either Moses Cone or Wesley Long because Women's does not have the resources.
• Obtain confidential information about reporting the incident by contacting the Office for Campus Life at x2297. Anonymous reporting forms are available online at https://phoenix.guilford.edu/SARFanon.nsf or from any staff, faculty or RA on campus. Submit form online or return the paper form to the Office for Campus Life.

***In emergency situations please call Public Safety at x2911***

Protocol for Reporting Student and Accused Student

Reporting Student  

• S/he will be encouraged to report to college officials and s/he should be treated with respect by
  Guilford College officials.
• S/he will be assisted in contacting a Guilford College Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate or Victim Advocates through Family Services of the Triad. An Advocate will be available for support up to and including during a judicial hearing.
• S/he will be informed of the methods of resolution from which s/he can choose including mediation, a structured meeting, or judicial hearing.
• S/he will be informed of the outcome and sanction of any disciplinary hearing resulting from their complaint and to appeal the outcome or sanction if the criteria for grounds of an appeal are met.
• S/he will be informed of their options to notify proper law enforcement authorities including local police.
• S/he will be notified of available counseling, mental health, or student services for reporting students of sexual misconduct, both on campus and in the community.
• S/he will be notified of and made aware of options for, and provided assistance in changing academic and living situations after an alleged sexual assault, if so requested by the reporting student and if such changes are reasonably available.
• The irrelevant prior sexual history of a reporting student should not be admitted in a campus hearing.

Accused Student

• S/he should be treated with respect by Guilford College officials.
• The accused in a sexual misconduct case may have a judicial advocate to accompany and assist him or her in the campus judicial process.
• S/he will be informed of her/his right to choose an administrative or judicial board hearing.
• S/he will be notified as to the outcome and sanction of the hearing.
• S/he may appeal the outcome of his or her case if the grounds for an appeal are met.
• S/he will have access to campus resources for medical, counseling, and other advisory services.
• The irrelevant prior sexual history of the accused will not be admitted in a campus hearing.

Information on Registered Sex Offenders
The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, Section 1601 of Public Law: 106-386 (H.R. 3244), provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education, or working or volunteering on campus. The Act requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, volunteers, or is a student. In accordance with this amendment to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the following is a link to the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry: http://sbi.jus.state.nc.us/