Student Handbook - Chipola College

threatens to expose another to disgrace, with the intent to extort money or other
advantage whatsoever, is prohibited.
Dishonesty
All forms of dishonesty, including knowingly furnishing false information to
the institution, and forgery, alteration, or use of institution documents, or instruments
of identification with intent to defraud are prohibited.
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on
college owned or college controlled property or at college sponsored or college
supervised functions is prohibited.
Disruption
Florida Statute 877.13 provides that disruption of the normal activities of the
institution is prohibited. Disruption shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1) Physical violence or abuse of any person or college owned or college controlled
property, or at college sponsored or college supervised functions, or conduct
which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
2) Deliberate interference with academic freedom and freedom of speech,
including not only disruption of a class, but also interference with the freedom of
any speaker invited by a section of the college community to express his/her views.
A faculty member is authorized to have students removed from class if warranted.
3) Forcible interference with the freedom of movement of any member or guest
of the college.
4) Blocking of entrances to buildings, rooms, or sections of buildings, or of
hallways, or stairways, in such fashion that people find it difficult or impossible to
pass.
5) Noisemaking or other physical behavior which is so distracting that it is difficult
or impossible to conduct a class, a meeting, or any other authorized event.
6) Congregating in such a fashion as to create a situation which could endanger
life or property.
7) Incitement to any of the above mentioned actions, or to other violations of
college policy which could result in such actions, whether orally or through written
materials or pictures.
8) Any disruption that interferes with teaching and learning, research, administration,
disciplinary proceedings, or other college activities.
A conviction of disruption is a second degree misdemeanor and carries a minimum
of six (6) months in jail and a minimum fine of $500.
Distribution of Literature
Students may post/distribute literature according to CAP 3.4. In the event of
congestion or unreasonable interference with the flow of students passing through
the area, such activity may be reasonably regulated. Students are expected to use
mature judgment and a sense of discretion in the publication, posting and distribution
of any materials on campus and to realize that they and their group or organization
must accept responsibility for the consequences of their behavior.
50 Student Handbook