• Unlawful possession of weapons on Hodges University property. Weapons are defined as any object that could cause serious bodily harm such as, but not limited to, firearms, knives with a 3-inch or larger blade, pepper spray, brass knuckles, projectiles, explosives, clubs, cap or BB guns, or any other object that can be used to threaten or harm another individual. • Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct on University property, at University events, or while representing Hodges University in any capacity. • Failure or refusal to comply with directions of Hodges University officials acting in the performance of their duties. • Failure or refusal to comply with the internship policies and procedures established for each program. If a student’s behavior results in an internship being terminated, the student will not be assigned another internship, which may result in the student not being able to graduate. • Students who are intoxicated, or otherwise under the influence of any substance that alters their mental state or level of awareness or causes university staff concern for their safety or the safety of others. • Student actions that reflect negatively upon the core values of the University, portray the University in a negative light to the community, or otherwise adversely impact the University. • Students who have been arrested for a violent crime, but have not yet been convicted. • Inciting or directing others to cause property damage or bodily harm whether on or off campus. Student Disciplinary Procedures Students in violation of the Student Behavior Standards are subject to disciplinary action. An interim administrative suspension may be imposed without hearing pending final disposition of a disciplinary action for such violations. A formal suspension, probation, or dismissal may be imposed after formal proceedings as follows: • The student has been served written notice
of the violation. Service may be in person, by sending the notice U.S. regular mail to the address provided on the last registration form signed by the student, or by email to the student’s assigned University email account. • The student, upon the student’s request, is provided inspection and/or review of the evidence of the violation. The University will redact evidence, as necessary, in order to protect the identities of individuals supplying evidence as is deemed reasonable and appropriate, but especially in cases involving acts or threats of violence. • The evidence of the violation is reviewed by the disciplinary hearing officer. • Within seven (7) working days of the notice of violation, a student may request a hearing before the Hearing Officer. A hearing shall be held within seven (7) working days of the request, in which the evidence of the violation is presented, and the student is afforded an opportunity to examine the evidence of the violation and present any defense or extenuating or mitigating circumstances. • A written finding is provided to the student, the President, and Executive Vice President or designee, within seven (7) working days of the hearing. The written finding will contain a summary of the facts upon which the disciplinary decision is made and the terms and conditions of the disciplinary action. A suspension or probation will state the duration and terms of the suspension or probation, and conditions of termination of the suspension or probation. A dismissal is final and prohibits reentry into Hodges University. The disciplinary hearing officer will be either the Executive Vice President or designee, or an ad hoc committee appointed by the Associate Dean of Students. The composition of a disciplinary committee will be in the sole discretion of the Associate Dean of Students. A student may appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Officer or the Disciplinary Committee, if one is used, to the President of Hodges University. The appeal must be in writing within seven (7) working days and clearly specify the reason(s) for the appeal, or
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