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Sexual MisconductSexual Misconduct is defined as unwelcome sexual advances of a physical or verbal nature, sexualabuse, or relationship violence. Sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. Engaging in non-consensualsexual intercourse by one person on another is defined as an invasion of a person through force or athreat of force whether the person is conscious, unconscious, or without capacity to consent.Students who commit sexual misconduct will receive a minimum of probation and may receive a maximumof expulsion from the University. Students who commit nonconsensual sexual intercourse or relationshipviolence will be expelled from the University and may face criminal or civil charges.Telephone Long-Distance CodesSelected members of Methodist University’s staff and faculty have been assigned telephone codes to be usedto charge official long-distance phone calls. These codes can only be used for official business. Long-distancecalls that are made using these codes are charged to Methodist University. Methodist University students areprohibited from using these codes for personal purposes or providing these codes to any other student. Studentswho are found responsible for the unauthorized use or disclosure of the University’s long-distance phone codeswill be required to reimburse the University for the cost of their calls and will receive a $100 fine. Students mayalso be given a minimum of probation and may receive a maximum of expulsion from the University.TheftAny person found guilty of theft or possessing on campus property that he or she knows or should know isstolen will receive a minimum of probation and may receive a maximum of expulsion from the University.Traffic ViolationsStudents who habitually violate vehicle and traffic regulations shall receive a minimum of paying all finesand probation and may receive a maximum of loss of vehicle privileges from the University. Violatorsof campus parking privileges who receive seven or more citations in one year will have their vehiclesrestricted from campus parking. The University reserves the right to lock the wheels of vehicles and towvehicles at the owner’s expense if restricted vehicles are found on campus.Off-campus ConductAlthough the University is not legally responsible or financially liable for the behavior of students offcampus, it does reserve the right to take disciplinary action against students when their off-campusbehavior violates University expectations and policies or when the behavior affects the Universitycommunity. This rule applies whether or not the University sponsors the off-campus activities.VandalismVandalism is defined as the destruction of another person’s or the University’s property. Any student whocommits vandalism will owe full restitution and will receive in addition a minimum of probation, and a maximumof expulsion from the University. Removal from campus housing may also be a penalty for vandalism.Violation of SanctionsAny student who fails to fulfill the expectations or conditions of sanctions imposed by the Dean ofStudents, Student Community Court or the Review Board shall be given a minimum of suspension andmay receive a maximum of expulsion from the University.Visitation PolicyThe residence halls are open for visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nightsand 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.Each residence hall has the right to set its own visitation times within these hours. Residence hall visitationhours are posted in the lobby of each residence hall.Consequences of visitation violationsFailure to sign in/out a visitor $25.00Failure to escort his/her visitor or be escorted $25.00Late check-out or early check-in of a visitor (1-30 min) $25.00Having a visitor outside of visiting hours (30 mins. +) $50.00Students who have more than two visitation fines during the academic year will face judicial action.Penalties range from a minimum of disciplinary probation to a maximum of removal from the residence halls.80