| Rules & Regulations |
| HENDERSON RULES |
| Rules |
| 1. |
A member of the academic community shall not intentionally
obstruct and/or forcibly prevent others from the exercise of their
rights. Nor shall he/she interfere with the institution’s educational
processes or facilities, or the rights of those who wish to avail
themselves of any of the institution’s instructional, personal,
administrative, recreational, and community services. |
| 2. |
Individuals are liable for failure to comply with
lawful directions issued by representatives of the University/ College
when they are acting in their official capacities. Members of the
academic community are required to show their identification cards
when requested to do so by an official of the college. |
| 3. |
Unauthorized occupancy of University/College facilities
or blocking access to or from such areas is prohibited. Permission
from appropriate college authorities must be obtained for removal,
relocation, and use of University/ college equipment and/or supplies. |
| 4. |
Theft from, or damage to University/College premises
or property, or theft of or damage to property of any person on University/College
premises is prohibited. |
| 5. |
Each member of the academic community or an invited
guest has the right to advocate his/her position without having to
fear abuse, physical, verbal, or otherwise, from others supporting
conflicting points of view. Members of the academic community and
other persons on the college grounds shall not use language or take
actions reasonably likely to provoke or encourage physical violence
by demonstrators, those demonstrated against, or spectators. |
| 6. |
Action may be taken against any and all persons who
have no legitimate reason for their presence on any campus within
the University/College, or whose presence on any such campus obstructs
and/or forcibly prevents others from the exercise of their rights
or interferes with the institution’s educational processes or
facilities, or the rights of those who wish to avail themselves of
any of the institution’s instructional, personal, administrative,
recreational, and community services. |
| 7. |
Disorderly or indecent conduct on University/College-
owned or controlled property is prohibited. |
| 8. |
No individual shall have in his/her possession a rifle,
shotgun, or firearm or knowingly have in his/her possession any other
dangerous instruments or material that can be used to inflict bodily
harm on an individual or damage upon a building or the grounds of
the University/College without the written authorization of such
educational institution. Nor shall any individual have in his/her
possession any other instrument or material which can be used and
is intended to inflict bodily harm on any individual or damage upon
a building or the grounds of the University/College. |
| 9. |
Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally
endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption
of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation
with any organization is prohibited. |
| 10. |
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of illegal drugs or other controlled substances
by University employees in the workplace, or the performance by University
employees in the workplace of any work while under the influence
of an unlawfully obtained controlled substance, is prohibited. Employees
of the University must also notify the College Personnel Director
of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace not later than five (5) days after such conviction. |
| 11. |
The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol
by students or employees on University/College premises or as part
of any University/College activities is prohibited. |
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Penalties |
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The City University
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