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Mature actions consistent with proper Christian behavior are expected of all students. Disciplinary action will result when student conduct is such that the Huntington University community is adversely affected. In addition to adherence to university policies, students are expected to abide by all federal, state and local laws. In accepting admission to Huntington University, the student agrees to live within the lifestyle standards, even if he/she personally does not agree or regard these as moral issues. The following Huntington University Community Standards are not exhaustive, but are intended to give a student an idea of the types of behaviors that may result in disciplinary action.

Views expressed by members of the campus community on social media, websites, blogs, electronic media, or in other public forums do not necessarily represent the views of Huntington University. While dialogue and debate are the marks of a healthy academic environment, Huntington University may respond with disciplinary or legal action toward students who disseminate or post material that is offensive, sexually explicit, encourages violence, attacks an individual’s character, violates laws (including copyright or trademark laws), solicits or encourages behavior inconsistent with Huntington University lifestyle expectations, or disrupts our Christian mission in higher education.

Bullying is the verbal, written, or physical abuse of another person beyond a reasonable expression of opinion, which causes or is likely to cause another person physical or psychological harm. This includes humiliation, stress, emotional harm or which is harassing in nature is strictly prohibited.

“Bullying” is conduct that meets some or all of the following criteria:

• is reasonably perceived as being dehumanizing, intimidating, hostile, humiliating, threatening, or otherwise likely to evoke fear of physical harm or emotional distress;
• is directed at one or more students;
• is conveyed through physical, verbal, technological or emotional means;
• substantially interferes with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one or more students;
• adversely affects the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from the university’s educational programs or activities by placing the student in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing emotional distress; and, is based on a student’s actual or perceived distinguishing characteristics or is based on an association with another person who has or is perceived to have any of these characteristics.

Statistical information regarding campus crime as per the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 is published annually in a brochure and is available for students in the Student Life Office and also at our website https://www.huntington.edu/student-life/campus-police.

Social dancing is permitted for students during Huntington University-sponsored dances. These dances will have a staff and/or faculty presence and abide by the standards endorsed by Huntington University. Themes for dances are encouraged. Each dance’s play-list, including song lyrics, must be approved in advance by the Student Concerns Committee. An application for hosting a dance can be found on the portal page at https://my.huntington.edu/ICS/Students/Organizations/SGA/.

Huntington University prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, gender, marital status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local statute or ordinance.

Huntington University affirms its commitment to maintaining a learning, working, and living environment that is fair, respectful, and free from harassment. Harassment may take place in any form, including conduct that is oral, physical, written, or visual. Such conduct includes but is not limited to, objectionable epithets, demeaning depictions or treatment, and threatened or actual abuse or harm based on discrimination toward others’ attributes, as stated above.

What do you do if you believe you have been subjected to harassment or discrimination?

• Report incidents directly to Student Life by speaking to your Resident Director or by calling the Vice President of Student Life, Dr. Ron Coffey, at (260) 359-4029 and/or by calling the Coordinator for Multicultural Programs, Destiny Copeland, at (260) 359-4216. Residence hall staff are trained to take threats or expressions of hostility seriously and to provide peer support for those who have encountered bias-motivated incidents.
• If you feel unsafe, call 911 anytime or the HU Campus Police at (260) 224-1412.
• Preserve any evidence (graffiti, voicemail messages, emails, text messages, etc.).

What will Huntington University do in such cases?

The Student Life Staff promises to:

• Meet with you promptly.
• Treat you and your concern with respect and sensitivity.
• Take every case seriously, pursuing disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
• Seek justice, richer understanding, and ultimately the restoration of all involved.
• Conduct a disciplinary hearing within 48 hours of completion of an investigation
• Provide appropriate support for the offended party(s)

Students are expected to be respectful of the individual rights and freedoms of others within the Huntington University community, including faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If a shared sense of understanding does not exist between community members, students are still expected to exhibit an outward sensitivity to the inherent diversity within the HU community. Conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual based upon an individual’s race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, religious or denominational difference, or any other basis will not be tolerated.

Examples of consequences for violation of this policy may include one or a combination of the following:

• Admonishment
• Participation in a guided reflection process designed to teach alternative behavior
• Temporary removal from campus housing
• Disciplinary probation 
• Suspension
• Dismissal

Huntington University has a Biblical expectation to foster an environment that reflects the body of Christ: all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, and/or disability, are valued and appreciated for their diversity and role in the University. In doing so, we enrich our community and ensure our vitality by developing intercultural competency skills, engaging persons from many cultural backgrounds, and increasing opportunities for underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to attend and be employed at the University.

Awareness of the appropriate dress for each occasion is an essential element in the social maturity of the individual, and Huntington University expects its students to conduct themselves by this standard.

Rapidly changing styles make the formulation of a detailed code of dress difficult, and good judgment on the part of the student should make it unnecessary. The ideal of modesty and discretion should be maintained at all times. This includes careful grooming, cleanliness, neatness, and good taste in clothing for each occasion. Slogans, pictures, and advertisements displayed on hats and clothing shall comply with the Community Life Agreement. No suggestive or derogatory phrases or pictures are permitted. Shirts or tops (no halters), and shoes or sandals are to be worn in all buildings.

1. The student must first seek to resolve the concern informally with the individual or department before submitting a written complaint.
2. If the issue is not satisfactorily resolved, the student may submit a formal complaint in writing to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life. The statement must include the date, persons involved, and a description of the steps taken thus far to resolve the situation. The complaint should be submitted as soon as possible to the V.P. for Student Life, but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation.
3. Within 15 calendar days of receiving the report, the Vice President for Student Life will ascertain relevant information and then refer the complaint to Student Concerns Committee (SCC), which will serve as a grievance committee. SCC is composed of the V.P. for Student Life, two faculty members, and two students. If one or more of the individuals on SCC are involved with the dispute, the President will appoint member(s) who is/are not employed in the administrative office or academic division with which the complaint takes issue.
4. After reviewing the report, SCC will conduct an investigation, as may be appropriate, and make a judgment. SCC’s decision will be communicated in writing within 15 calendar days to all involved parties.
5. If the decision made by SCC does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the student may appeal the decision to the President within 15 calendar days of receipt of the response.
6. Within 30 calendar days of receipt of the appeal, the President will meet with the student to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the President will respond in writing with a final resolution of the complaint.

• All complaints will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law, and every effort will be made to assure that no adverse action will be taken against the student filing the complaint. Such action will be subject to investigation and possible disciplinary sanctions.
• For students residing in and taking classes in Arizona: If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. The student must contact the State Board for further details. The State Board address is 1400 W. Washington Street, Room 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007, phone # 602-542-5709, website address: ppse.az.gov.

According to the law, hazing is defined as “Any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug, or other substance or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such person or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation.” Students involved in or an accessory to hazing will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or dismissal.

Huntington University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs, controlled substances or paraphernalia (including pipes, “rolling” papers, etc.) by students on or away from campus. Students are expected to use legal prescriptions according to their prescribed purpose and dosage. Sharing or selling prescription drugs will be considered a violation of this policy and will result in disciplinary action.

Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, and other University activities, including its public-service functions on or off campus, or other authorized non-University activities when the activity occurs on University premises will be considered violations subject to disciplinary action. Some examples include, but are not limited to, actions, language, or technological communications that constitute unlawful harassment, threats, intimidation, stalking, or hate violence directed toward a member of the Huntington University faculty, staff, student body, or toward a visitor to the campus.

The Internet provides students with easy communication that may be professional or personal, both of which may be appropriate. Since the name of the University is associated with Internet use from its network, individuals are expected to respect the standards of the University in any use of the Internet. Accessing and transmitting violent, pornographic, or other objectionable materials, direct links to such material from a webpage operated through the University’s servers, harassing email, commercial uses of University resources, wasteful uses (sending large print jobs, batch programs, junk mail, etc.) or illegal uses of the Internet, including theft of copyrighted material, will be considered a violation of the Community Life Agreement and may be subject to disciplinary action. The University reserves the right to review the contents of accounts if there is a reason to believe that the above policy is being violated.

It is against Huntington University policy for a student to act in such a way as to interrupt or impede the duties of a Huntington University staff person. This policy includes Resident Assistants in that they often act in an official capacity for the University. Students that provide misleading information or are involved in other activities that may prohibit a University official from performing their duties successfully will be subject to disciplinary action.

Huntington University is committed to creating a Christ-centered academic community where its members can engage in their educational activities with a sense of freedom and safety. To that end, physical violence toward another person is strictly prohibited. The University will not tolerate expressed or implied threats against others. Any conduct that threatens or endangers the health, physical or emotional safety of a community member, including oneself, either on or off campus, is not acceptable. This may also include any conduct violation motivated by bias toward characteristics including, but not limited to, race, gender, religion, or class will result in significantly more serious sanctions, and may result in immediate suspension or expulsion.

Campus Mail, Voicemail, and Email should not be used for personal gain, or broadcasting or promoting personal projects/events. Restraint should be exhibited in promoting otherwise worthy community projects through these channels. Individual notes or email to friends may be acceptable, but generally, the broadcasting of fundraising appeals or promotion of sale items or events should not occur. If in doubt, the Vice President for Business and Finance or the Vice President for Student Life should be consulted.

Huntington University personnel are concerned for the wellbeing and safety of each student and will react appropriately if a student is determined to be missing. A student is considered to be “missing” under this policy if their absence is contrary to his/her usual pattern of behavior and unusual circumstances may have caused the absence. Examples include, but are not limited to a possible victim of foul play, expression of suicidal thoughts, alcohol or other drug abuse, a life-threatening situation, or recent contact with persons who may endanger the student’s welfare. In the case of a missing student, University staff may notify the student’s emergency contact. Any student who has information that a student may be missing must notify Campus Police and/or Residence Life staff.

Students needing to withdraw from Huntington University for a medical reason after the start of the semester must submit a medical withdrawal form to the Dean of Student Services and receive approval from the Office of Student Life. Written medical documentation from a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or other health care professional must be included with the medical withdrawal form, and the documentation must be approved by the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence. This information is taken into consideration along with other factors or information in evaluating the requested withdrawal.

Medical withdrawals are recorded as WM on the official academic record. These grades do not impact a student's GPA.

Students are responsible for tuition and other appropriate charges up to the day of official withdrawal as outlined in the Refund Policies in the academic catalog.

Students granted medical withdrawal must withdraw from all courses and may not resume study in a subsequent term until a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or other health care professional provides written documentation that they are healthy enough to resume university study. Students must reapply in accordance with the University's Readmission Policy as outlined in the academic catalog.

Appeals related to any decision of the Office of Student Life with regard to medial withdrawal requests must be submitted to the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty and the Academic Concerns Committee.

In the event of an unmarried student’s pregnancy, Huntington University’s response is to surround the students involved with support and resources. Both the male and female students may remain enrolled at Huntington during and after pregnancy. The expecting mother may remain in the residence hall for the remainder of that current semester. However, because of the importance of prenatal care and the mother’s well-being, the student will be required to move off-campus beginning with the second trimester. Huntington University’s intent is to offer grace to those who are repentant, provide continuing accountability, and restore all students to the community.

Huntington University is deeply committed to providing a safe academic, working, and living environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Huntington University does not tolerate sex discrimination, including harassment, stalking, sexual misconduct, or sexual violence in any form. These behaviors are demeaning and interfere with the rights of others to pursue their education in an atmosphere that is safe and respectful. Overt acts of harassment and assault, any sexual contact without consent, and any gender-based violence are strictly prohibited.

Huntington University encourages all victims of sexual assault to report such incidents to the Student Life Office or the Huntington Campus Police. The decision to file a report with the Huntington Campus Police or any other local, county, or state law enforcement agency is to be made by the victim. Filing a report with the police does not commit the victim to any subsequent course of action. While follow-up options are presented and discussed, the final decisions are left to the victim. Student Life personnel will help victims contact the police if assistance is requested. Following a sexual assault, the victim’s physical well-being is a primary concern because of the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and/or physical injuries, which may not be apparent. All victims should seek immediate medical attention; however, even if time has passed, it is important to seek medical care.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” 20 U.S.C. § 1681

Huntington University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities, that are free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program or activity, Huntington University has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment. Whenever sexual offenses occur, trust and the sense of Christian community the university seeks to develop are violated. Such violations not only impact those directly involved in the incident, but also, subcommunities of the university that affect the broader community as a whole.

Should members of the university community have knowledge of a sexual harassment, they are urged to report the incident to campus authorities immediately.

A report can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator by submitting a complaint form.

Huntington University has, in accordance with Title IX, appointed a Title IX Coordinator. The university’s Title IX Coordinator is the individual designated by the university President with responsibility for carrying out the university’s responsibilities under Title IX, including receiving reports of alleged violations of Title IX from Responsible Employees, overseeing the university’s response to Title IX complaints, and identifying and addressing recurring or systemic violations. The Coordinator has knowledge of the requirements of Title IX and the university’s related policies and procedures.

The Huntington University Title IX Coordinator is Andy McKee, Director of Human Resources. Anyone can make a complaint about conduct that violates this policy to the Title IX Coordinator by calling 260-359-4200, or emailing amckee@huntington.edu.

In the event of a storm or tornado warning, appropriate personnel will notify the campus community via text and voice communication and local storm sirens will sound. You should seek shelter in a designated area and remain there until an “all clear” message is given.

The following locations are designated shelter areas in the residence halls:

• Baker/Roush Halls: Bathrooms on each floor, or storage or mechanical room in the basement.
• Forester Village: First-floor bathrooms or storage/laundry located in the basement of 1913 and 817.
• Hardy Hall: Basement hallway near the resident rooms or bathrooms on each floor.
• Livingston Hall: Basement hallway and storage area or bathrooms on each floor.
• Meadows/Miller Halls: Bathrooms in the basement or on each floor.
• Wright Hall: Hallway adjacent to the laundry room (NE corner) or bathrooms on each floor.

Other instructions will be provided by the Residence Life staff or Campus Police in the event of a major storm or tornado.

In an effort to promote Huntington University, the Office of University Relations frequently disseminates information, including photographs and video, regarding activities on campus to the media as well as to the general public through the University’s website and social media. This information includes, but is not limited to, graduation announcements; athletic, theatre, and music involvements; general campus photos; and images and videos from various activities on campus.

University Relations only releases information designated as directory information by the University. University Relations may release directory information to the media and publish that same information on the University’s website without the student’s prior consent. (See “Student Records and Privacy” for a definition of directory information.) Permission is required, however, for photos or videos of subjects who are primarily being featured in advertisements or promotions in which a person’s name, image, and/or likeness are being used in the context that implies endorsement. Persons may request that information not be disclosed to the media or placed on the website by completing a request in the Office of University Relations.

All information, photographs, video, and graphics generated by University Relations are the property of the University and must be used within the guidelines in which they are released. “Huntington University” is a registered trademark protected by Federal law. The name, logo, and symbols of the University may only be used in connection with officially sanctioned activities, functions, and events, and may not be used in any manner contrary to the University’s mission and Community Life Agreement. Any use of “Huntington University” or any form thereof on any social media sites must be approved by a member of the University’s administration or University Relations, and full editing rights must be provided to at least one of those members. Social media sites include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Skype, YouTube, LinkedIn, and SnapChat.

The University Website, https://www.huntington.edu, is an educational site that serves the campus and provides information to the larger World Wide Web. Student home pages may be posted only through academic departments. Commercial uses of any home page are not appropriate.

The possession and/or use of weapons on University property or at any HU sponsored function or event is strictly prohibited. In addition to firearms and ammunition, weapons include, but are not limited to: knives with blades in excess of three inches, butterfly knives, BB guns, firearm reproductions, slingshots, martial arts weapons, bow and arrows, paintball guns, Airsoft guns, stun guns, Tasers, etc. It should be understood that any object used to threaten, intimidate, or harm someone else may be interpreted as a violation of this weapons policy. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action and may face criminal charges. Huntington University Police reserve the right to confiscate any weapons found on campus, regardless of whether or not the owner has a current permit.