Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

objectionable to the recipient, including, but not limited to epithets derogatory or
suggestive comments, slurs, or gestures or offensive postures, cartoons, pictures, or
drawings, and patting or excessive touching is strictly prohibited.
20. Slander
The dissemination of false statements that call into question the character and reputation
of another individual. Violation can subject the individual to suspension from the
College. Individuals have the right to file civil charges (criminal offense).
21. Smoking
Smoking by students, staff, faculty, visitors, and repairperson is not permitted on campus
including offices, classrooms, residential halls, labs, cafeteria, etc. This also includes all
College rental and privately owned vehicles used for transportation on and off campus.
22. Theft
The taking, possession or keeping of property that belongs to the College, another
student, faculty, staff administrators, student groups or visitors without proper
authorization is prohibited. Removal of cafeteria utensils falls under this policy. Violation
of this policy will result in suspension for the first offense and expulsion for the second
offense.
23. Vandalism
Individuals found guilty of destroying, damaging, or defacing College property, personal
property of students, administrators, faculty or staff, or property of vendors will be
subject to disciplinary action. This action could include suspension from the College or
residence halls.
Range of Sanctions and Penalties
Disciplinary sanctions are intended to serve as educational reprimands rather that to unduly
punish student or student organization offenders. The judicial body imposing sanctions will give
due consideration to precedent and seek to ensure equitable treatment of similar offenses.
Sanctions imposed by the judicial body shall be in full force and effect from the time of the
disposition unless the student appeals the case. In such case, the sanction(s) may be held in
abeyance until the appeal is resolved. A wide range of sanctions exists in order to preserve
flexibility so that each student is afforded the most appropriate and just treatment by the judicial
body.
Duly authorized judicial boards or the College may impose any of the following sanctions,
depending upon the seriousness of the conduct in question and the circumstances of the case:
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