student handbook - Cumberland School of Law - Samford University

Appendix C: Code of Values
2. Hazing
a. Definition: The use of physical violence, or any activity or communication calculated to impose
embarrassment; harassment; physical, emotional or mental strain, or any activity which would in any way
jeopardize the physical, moral or scholastic well-being of any individual; mentally antagonizing a student,
guest or employee or placing him or her under threat of physical harm
b. Minimum Sanction:
(1) By an individual-probation, $100 fine and loss of privilege
(2) By an organization-probation, $300 fine and loss of privilege
3. Sexual Misconduct
a. Definition: Including, but not limited to, the following: heterosexual/homosexual intercourse, adultery,
unwanted fondling and rape
b. Minimum Sanction: Probation, $75 fine
4. Assault
a. Definition: An attempt or offer with force or violence to do harm to another person (This includes, but is
not limited to: striking, shoving, kicking, slapping or otherwise forcefully touching a person; or engaging
in reckless behavior that causes physical injury to another person.)
b. Minimum Sanction: Probation
II. VALUE: SELF-DISCIPLINE
Violations
1. Lewd and Indecent Conduct
a. Definition: Including, but not limited to, the following: lewd, indecent, profane and vulgar language,
writing, expression or behavior (to include dress); Peeping Toms; indecent exposure; and possession of
pornographic materials
b. Minimum Sanction: Reprimand, $50 fine
2. Gambling
a. Definition: To play or game for money or other valuable stakes with the hope of gaining something
significant beyond the amount an individual pays
b. Minimum Sanction: Reprimand
3. Disorderly Conduct
a. Definition: Conduct that is offensive or annoying to others or is disruptive of the rights of others
b. Minimum Sanction: Reprimand
4. Possessing, Consuming or Distributing Alcoholic Beverages
a. Definition: Possessing, consuming or distributing alcoholic beverages (to include containers) is prohibited
on the campus and at any activity off campus that is sponsored by any university organization,
department or group, or by any individual in the name of any university organization, department or
group
b. Minimum Sanction: Probation, $50 fine and alcohol education
5. Distributing Alcoholic Beverages to an Underage Person
a. Definition:
(1) By an individual-any person providing or distributing alcoholic beverages to any individual below the
age of 21 years
(2) By an organization-any organization providing or distributing alcoholic beverages to any individual
below the age of 21 years
b. Minimum Sanction:
(1) By an individual-university suspension
(2) By an organization-university suspension of organizational status
6. Intoxication
a. Definition: A person who, having consumed alcoholic beverages or other substances, experiences a loss of
the normal use of mental and/or physical faculties (This includes, but is not limited to: slurred speech,
loss of motor coordination, aggression, loss of memory or abusive behavior.)
b. Minimum Sanction: Probation, $100 fine, and alcohol and/or substance abuse education
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