A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College

SMOKING/TOBACCO
Fisher College has established a no smoking policy throughout the college. No smoking is allowed in the common
areas, which include: corridors, classrooms, auditoriums or residence halls. There is a smoking area located behind
building 116 Beacon Street. This policy results from the College’s compliance with the Massachusetts Clear Air Act. If
a student is smoking on the Beacon Street side and a student or employee complains about smoke entering via a window
etc. the student will be required to move to the designated smoking area. Smoking is not allowed on the stairways
to any buildings. Chewing tobacco is also not to be consumed in any College building. Failure to abide by the Smoking
& Tobacco Policy will result in disciplinary action. The College also offers educational programs regarding the hazards
of smoking and tobacco use. Students seeking to learn more about these hazards or interested in quitting smoking or
tobacco use may contact the Health Services Office and/or Counseling Services.
POLICIES REGARDING DIALOGUE BETWEEN FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS, AND STUDENT
DEMONSTRATIONS
The College encourages an atmosphere of open, civil, dialogue between students and other members of the College
community. Along with everyday dialogues between students and faculty and staff (in office visits, class room, or meetings),
College administrators look forward to participating in student group meetings, especially when invited. Members
of the senior administration also offer town hall style meetings with the student body during the academic year. Regular
residential hall meetings allow for dialogue between the residential student body and the residential life staff or other
administrators who have been invited to participate in such meetings. The Student Government Association regularly
meets with administrators and is also invited to the President’s Administrative Council, at least once a year. The College
recognizes that a spirit of inquiry is an essential part of the academic endeavor. Please note that in emergency
situations, this dialogue may be suspended by the College and replaced with mandates from the College or other
Public officials (e.g., fire department, police officials, etc).
In encouraging a spirit of inquiry, the College allows students to organize protests, rallies, and demonstrations, with the
following stipulations:
• All interactions should be civil. Demonstrating students are not allowed to impede the daily operations of the
College and its members (staff, faculty, and students) by making noise, blocking College entrances or exits, or by
coercing, intimidating, threatening, or using violence against other College community members.
• The Dean of Students or his/her designee must be notified 72 hours in advance (during a work week) of any
planned demonstrations, and may instruct the organizers regarding guidelines for acceptable demonstrations.
• An activity that is not disruptive or obstructive is permitted in public areas of campus buildings only during the
hours when the buildings are normally open and in outdoor areas of the campus. Placement on College property
of signs or displays requires permission from the Dean of Students or his/her designee.
• The number of persons who may be safely accommodated in any area where demonstrations occur is determined
by the Fire Department and the Police. Occupancy information is available from the Office of the Dean of
Students.
• Students are expected to, and required to vacate College premises or any of its areas when directed by an
authorized College official to do so.
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