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E. Title IX Sexual Misconduct
1. Sexual misconduct is a broad term used to
define acts of sexual assault, sexual exploitation,
sexual harassment, intimidation, stalking,
dating, domestic or intimate partner violence, or
retaliation. When the respondent is an employee
or student of the College, the complaint is
handled under the College Title IX Sexual
Misconduct Policy and Procedures (www.
).
2. All complaints of sexual misconduct must be
reported to the College Title IX Coordinator
designated by the President as the Associate
Vice President for Human Resources, Suite G223
of Gambrill Hall, Frederick Community College,
301-846-2436. Complaints may also be reported
through the Student Behavior Incident Report
Form.
F. Discrimination
1. Frederick Community College prohibits
discrimination
nondiscrimination against any person on the
basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color,
creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression,
genetic information, marital status, mental or
physical disability, national origin, race, religious
affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran
status in its activities, admissions, educational
programs, and employment.
2. All discrimination complaints should be reported
to the Associate Vice President for Human
Resources, Suite G223 of Gambrill Hall, (301)
846-2436.
G. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
1. Frederick Community College prohibits the use
of alcohol and other drug products on all College
property, owned or leased. The use of tobacco
is allowed only in College parking lots. Tobacco
is defined as all tobacco-derived or containing
products, including, but not limited to, cigarettes
(clove, bidis, kreteks), electronic cigarettes and
vaporizers, cigars and cigarillos, hookah smoked
products, and oral tobacco (spit and spit less,
smokeless, chew, snuff).
2. All violations of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug
use should be referred to the AVP/DOS and/or
College security and will be dealt with through
the Code of Student Conduct, Section VI of this
Policy.
H. Weapons
1. Weapons and ammunition are safety hazards
and as such, unless explicitly permitted, are
not allowed to be possessed, stored, used,
transported or displayed by any student or visitor
on College premises. (See College Weapons
Policy and Procedures.)
2. All weapons violations should be referred to the
AVP/DOS and/or College security and will be
dealt with through the Code of Student Conduct,
Section VI of this Policy.
I. Misuse of Information Technology
Resources
1. Irresponsible, unethical, unauthorized, or
illegal use of, or entry to College information
technology resources, including its network,
email system, and databases is strictly prohibited.
(See College Policy/Procedure 6.26).
2. All violations of acceptable use of information
technology resources should be referred to the
AVP/DOS and/or College security and will be
dealt with through the Code of Student Conduct,
Section VI of this Policy.
J. Other Prohibited Conduct
The subsequent conduct, including, but not limited
to the following, when committed by a student of
Frederick Community College will be adjudicated
in accordance with the procedures outlined in this
document, Section VI, under the Code of Student
Conduct Referral, Sanctions, and Appeal Process.
1. Disruption, obstruction of, or interference
with College or College-sponsored activities,
including, but not limited to research, studying,
administration, participation in field experiences,
online activities, internships, athletic events,
cultural events, fire, police, or emergency
services, or other College functions on College
property, at College-leased or owned facilities, or
at any sites where College-sponsored activities
are held.
2. Failure to comply with the reasonable directions
(including refusing to furnish identification
upon request) of authorized College officials,
including campus security personnel, acting in
the performance of their duties.
3. Participation in, or organization of, any
unauthorized activity to interrupt the functions
of the College or intentional and substantial
interference with the freedom of expression of
others.
4. Unauthorized entry to or use of College
property, including the failure to leave any of
the College buildings or grounds after being
requested to do so by an authorized College
official.
5. Theft or attempted theft of College or personal
property of a member of the College community
or campus visitor, or knowingly possessing stolen
property.
6. Illegal gambling.
7. Forgery, unauthorized alteration, falsification of,
or unauthorized use of any College documents
(including those submitted to the College as
part of its admissions process), records, keys, or
instruments of identification.
8. The illegal or unauthorized use, possession, or
storage of any fireworks, explosive, or dangerous
chemical.
9. Unauthorized use or misuse of the College name
or logo for soliciting funds or for sponsorship of
activities, or on printed matter.
10. Violation of rules and regulations pertaining to
the operation of automobiles, bicycles, mopeds,
or other vehicles on College property or at
College-sponsored activities.
11. Deliberate destruction of, damage to, malicious
use of, or abuse of College property or property
under its jurisdiction or the property of a
member of the College community or campus
visitor.
12. Intentional initiation or causing to be initiated
any false report, warning, or threat of fire,
explosion, or other emergency.
13. Violating fire or safety regulations, including
the unauthorized use or misuse of fire safety
equipment or damage of said equipment.
14. Unauthorized or fraudulent use of College
facilities and/or equipment, or use of any of the
above for any illegal act.
15. Student behavior that may be self-injurious,
or potentially pose a risk of harm to the health,
safety, or property of any person or of the
College, or otherwise be dangerous.
16. Deliberate filing of false accusations of sexual
misconduct.
17. Any other act(s) on College property or at
College-sponsored activities that are in violation
of Maryland or federal law.
18. Knowingly violating the terms of any
disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with
the Code of Student Conduct.