Sumner College Standard of Conduct and Disciplinary Policies
Standards of Conduct Disciplinary sanctions as serious as suspension or expulsion from the college may be imposed against any students found guilty of committing, attempting to commit or intentionally assisting in any of the offenses listed in the Student Conduct Code. Notice of Nondiscrimination Sumner College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs and activities. The following office is designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding this non-discrimination policy: H uman R esources , S umner C ollege 8338 NE A lderwood R oad P ortland , OR 97220 Hard copies of policies may be requested through the main office. Prohibited Conduct The following list describes actions that detract from the effectiveness of a College community and or which students are subject to disciplinary action. All violations below are also prohibited off-campus and may be adjudicated by the College when the behavior potentially jeopardizes the individuals or community’s safety or educational opportunities. The entire code of contact, found in the College Catalog can be found at sumnercollege.edu under “College Catalog.” P rohibited conduct includes , but is not limited to , the following violations for the purposes of the C lery A ct and VAWA: Weapon Possession: Possessing, using, or storing firearms, explosives (including firecrackers), weapons or dangerous chemicals or other materials on College property or in the course of any College activity, except as specifically authorized under applicable state law. This includes, but is not limited to BB guns, paintball guns, knives, swords, handguns, rifles, or any type of firearm or weapon. Firearms, Munitions and Explosives Except as expressly authorized by law or college regulations,
possession, use or threatening use of firearms, fireworks, ammunition, explosives, chemicals or any objects that may be used as a weapon are strictly prohibited on college property or at college sponsored or supervised activities. Concealed weapons are prohibited, even with an authorized permit. Professional law enforcement officers are the only person permitted to possess firearms on campus. Weapon Law Violations: The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as: manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons; carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors; aliens possessing deadly weapons; all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. Physical Violence and Threats of Physical Violence: Physical violence of any nature against any person, on or off campus and threats of physical violence. This includes fighting; assault; battery; the use of a knife, gun, or other weapon; physical abuse; restraining or transporting someone against his/her will; suicidal or self-harming behavior; or any action that threatens to harm or endangers the physical health or safety of any person or causes reasonable apprehension of such harm. The College will strongly recommend suspension or expulsion for students found responsible for this charge when harm or injury occurs. Sexual Misconduct: Sexual misconduct is a broad term encompassing any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. Sexual misconduct may vary in its severity and consists of a range of behavior or attempted behavior including but not limited to the following examples of prohibited conduct: a. Unwelcome sexual touching/exposure: The touch of an unwilling or non-consensual person’s intimate parts (such as genitalia, groin, breast, buttocks, mouth, or clothing covering same); touching an unwilling person with one’s own intimate parts; or forcing an unwilling person to touch another’s intimate parts. This also includes indecent exposure and voyeurism.
Non-consensual sexual assault: Unwilling or non-consensual penetration of any bodily opening with any object or body part. This includes, but is not limited to, penetration of a bodily opening without effective consent (including when an individual is intoxicated and unable to provide sober/sound consent) through the use of coercion.
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