Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

6. General Travel Expectations: In addition to the above stipulations,students shall adhere to the following:• No smoking while in the transport vehicle or hotel or other facilitiesdesignated as non-smoking areas: no sex or alcoholthroughout the entire travel experience; and no ordering pornographicvideos while residing in hotels. Students found in violationof any of these stipulations will be subject to disciplinaryaction.• The Student Travel Information Form shall be completed bythe responsible staff or faculty member prior to travel.• A faculty or staff advisor should accompany students whentraveling. The number of chaperones should be proportionateto the group traveling– generally one (1) chaperone per everyfive (5) students.Weapons PolicyPursuant to Louisiana law R.S. 14:96.6, Southern University at ewOrleans is a “firearm-free zone.”Thus, carrying firearms or dangerousweapons, i.e., shotguns, rifles, BB guns, knives, or any instrument orsubstance (gas or liquid) which, in the manner used, is calculated likelyto produce death or great bodily harm by any student or non-student onUniversity property or at University sponsored functions is unlawful.Violators shall be subject to criminal charges and University disciplinaryaction.Dress PolicySouthern University at New Orleans students are expected to dress in a mannerrepresentative of a higher education institution and an educated community.Special occasions (e.g. convocations; employment, professional andgraduate school fairs; graduation; coronations; plays; luncheons; banquets)dictate that business (e.g. shirt and tie; business suit; blazer and skirt orslacks; dress) or formal wear (e.g. dinner dress, formal, business suit, or tuxedo)be worn. Sports and other social occasions (e.g. inter-collegiate athleticcompetitions’ pep rally, Greek shoes; dances) require informal but respectableattire. Headdress is inappropriate for males during all indoor functions. Maleheaddress that includes “do rags” or scarves; baseball caps are consideredinappropriate for the higher education environment. Similarly, male dressthat includes ‘SAGGING’ (pants worn below the waist area defined as being1 inch below the naval area or “belly button” of the body) or unbelted pants isconsidered inappropriate dress at SUNO.90