Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

3.64 HazingKent State University students as individuals or members of registered studentorganizations are expressly prohibited from engaging in hazing. Pursuant to Ohio lawunder Ohio Revised Code Section 2903.31, “hazing” is defined as committing any act orcoercing another (including the victim), to commit any act of initiation individually orwith any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causingmental or physical harm to any person. Groups and organizations, as well as individuals,can be held responsible for any act of hazing. Section 3342-4-07 of the Kent StateUniversity Policy Register contains the full university policy regarding hazing. Incidentsshould be reported to University Police Services and the Center for Student Involvement.3.65 Sexual MisconductThe university’s administrative policy 5-16.2 states that sexual misconduct is a form ofsexual harassment and is defined as any intentional sexual touching, however slight, withany body part or object, by either a man or a woman upon either a man or a woman thatis without consent. A student accused of sexual misconduct faces possible criminal, civiland administrative action. A student convicted of sexual misconduct may also bedismissed from the university.Students who experience a sexual assault are encouraged to contact the Kent StateUniversity Police Services (phone: 911) or a staff member as soon as possible. The SexualAssault Response Coordinator, a fulltime staff member in the Women’s Center, isavailable to provide support and resources for any victim or friend as well as to assist withnavigating medical, judicial, academic and counseling resources. The Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator can be reached at 330-672-9230.The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator provides education to students about personalsafety and violence prevention and empowers them to build healthier relationships andto be responsive to students in need of services, education or support. Information aboutsexual assault can be found online at: www.kent.edu/SART.3.7 WeaponsThe possession of any weapon, explosive devices, fireworks or firearms is expressly prohibitedin the residence halls. The following items, because of their inherent risk to cause injury and/orundue alarm among students and staff, are not permitted in the residence halls: BB guns, paintpellet guns, laser lights, sling shots, martial arts weapons, stun guns, tasers, starting guns, airsoftguns, swords, metal-tipped darts, knives (i.e., hunting knives, butterfly knives, switch blades,etc.), and any other object that Residence Services personnel deem to be a weapon.The use of toy guns in an inappropriate or alarming manner will be considered to be behaviordeemed detrimental to the university community and may result in disciplinary action.NOTE: The Department of Residence Services reserves the right to remove from a person’sroom items that are illegal or create a substantial risk or harm to people and/orproperty. See the Confiscation Policy on page 45 for more information.21