Campus and Residential Life - Briar Cliff University

University Policies & ProceduresUniversity RegulationsACADEMICViolations of the academic policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook andCourse Catalog may be considered violations of University regulations and as such, aresubject to University judicial processes and sanctions.ALCOHOLBriar Cliff permits responsible use and legal possession of alcohol on campus by students oflegal age and in the designated areas. Further detail for this regulation is provided in theStatement on Alcohol and Drugs outlined in this handbook.COPYRIGHTBriar Cliff University expects students to comply with Copyright Law, PL 94-553. Informationregarding this law is available via the BCU’s website. Persons disregarding copyright lawsviolate BCU policy and do so at their own risk.DISRUPTIONS OR PROTESTActivities that disrupt the normal operations of the University, threaten or endanger thesafety of community members, interfere with the rights of others or violate civil law are notacceptable. In order to ensure peaceful protest, students should inquire with the StudentDevelopment Office located in the Stark Student Center.DRESS CODEStudents should be properly attired on campus. This applies to public areas, classrooms,dining hall, library, student center, and University grounds. Shoes and shirts are alwaysrequired in the dining hall. Clothing offensive to cultural, ethnic, or social groups are notacceptable. University policies on discrimination apply to clothing.DRUGSIn compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-FreeWorkplace Act, the University seeks to provide a drug-free learning environment andworkplace.DISORDERLY CONDUCTDisruptions of the University community, residence halls and University activities andevents; including presence during a violation of the student handbook is prohibited. Ifstudents are present during a violation of the student handbook, even if they may not haveinitiated or actively participated in the violation, they may be charged with the specificviolation or face disciplinary action.EXPLOSIVESPossession or use of explosives, ammunition, firecrackers, or pyrotechnics of any nature oncampus is prohibited.FAILURE TO COMPLYFailure to comply with a request or official sanction issued by an authorized University staff,faculty or administrator. This includes but is not limited to request for meetings andcompletion of sanctions issued by members of the Student Development, Security, andResidential Life staff.29