Student Handbook 2024-25

or characteristics that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it adversely affects the victim’s education or creates an intimidating, hostile, abusive or offensive educational environment which interferes with the student’s ability to realize the intended benefits of the college’s resources and opportunities. 10. Disruptive and/or Obstructive Behavior a. Behavior that disrupts or obstructs the normal operation of the college, its students, faculty, staff and/or college visitors. b. Any act of uncivil behavior that impacts the College community or exhibits a lack of respect and understanding of others in the College Community. c. Any conduct that creates a hostile living or learning environment for other students or members of the College Community. 11. Drugs or Narcotics a. Sell, manufacture, possess, distribute, and/or use controlled substances; this includes prescription drugs without valid medical prescriptions, marijuana in any form, and drug paraphernalia b. Intentionally or recklessly inhaling, ingesting, or using substances that alter a student’s mental state (e.g., nitrous oxide, glue, paint, etc.) will not be tolerated. 12. Explosives, Firearms, Fire Safety, and Weapons a. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, ammunition, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals or use of any item, in a manner that attempts to harm others. b. Use, possession, manufacture or sale of that which is or may be injurious to persons or property. c. On-campus possession or use of firearms, destructive devices, or other dangerous articles or substances, includes but is not limited to: non-lethal weapons such as pellet guns, bb guns, paintball markers, slingshots, crossbows, stun guns, Tasers, metallic knuckles, archery equipment, or any dangerous chemical or biological agent.

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