RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

his/her discretion, designate another individual or individuals to recommend a decision onreconsideration. The decision of the President or the President’s designee on reconsiderationis final.In cases of resolution of a Concern against the President, Complainant or Respondentmay seek reconsideration of the Chair of the Board’s decision and the Chair may designatean individual or individuals to recommend a decision on reconsideration. The decision ofthe Chair of the Board or the Chair’s designee on reconsideration is final.Appeals must be in writing and contain the following information:• Name, university address and email address of Complainant.• Name, university address and email address of Respondent.• A statement of all decisions, including corrective action if any, at all levels in theprocess.• A detailed statement of the basis for the appeal including the specific facts and circumstancesin support of the appeal.• Requested action, if any.Review of the AppealThe university official or her/his designee may take any and all actions which in his/her discretion she/he determines is in the interest of a fair and just decision. TheComplainant or Respondent may request a meeting with the university official. However,the decision to grant a meeting is at the discretion of the university official. Theuniversity official may uphold, reverse or modify any decision or corrective action,forward the matter for action under any applicable university policy, or take any otheraction in the interest of a full and fair resolution of the appeal. The university officialwill make her/his decision and notify Complainant, Respondent, underlying decisionmaker and others on a need to know basis in writing as soon as practicable under thecircumstances.Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the administration of educational policies,admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administeredpolicies and programs, and in its employment related policies and procedures.Weapon Free PolicyBackgroundMissouri’s Concealed Carry Law permits individuals to obtain a license to carry a concealedhandgun; however, a permit holder cannot carry a concealed firearm on to “anyhigher education institution or elementary or secondary school facility without the consentof the governing body” [R.S.Mo. 571.107.1(10).] In addition, there continues to be anational awareness of the harmful and destructive potential of other weapons includingany and all firearms, ammunition, explosives/incendiary devices, dangerous chemicals, hazardousmaterials, or flammable materials.PolicyIn the interest of maintaining a safe academic and employment environment free of violenceand danger for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, Rockhurst University prohibitsthe possession, transportation, storage, or use of any and all weapons including firearms,411