Student Code of Conduct final 2018-2019_01

Jaywalking
When crossing Beacon Street or any of the neighboring streets, students are expected to utilize crosswalks at all
times. Any student who is found in violation of this policy may be subject to the Student Conduct Process.
Double-Parking
Students may not double-park in front of any Fisher College property at any time. In addition, students are
responsible for informing their guests, deliveries, and rides/transportation regarding this policy and may be found
in violation of this policy for the actions of others acting on their behalf. Any vehicle found double-parked in front
of Fisher College property will be required to move. Failure to abide by this policy will result in disciplinary action.
Hazing
All students are required to refrain from hazing another student, and are expected to notify authorities if such an
incident occurs. Massachusetts Act Prohibiting the Practice of Hazing (Chapter 269 of the General Laws) states that
the crime of hazing refers to “any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public
or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other
person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather,
forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or
forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health or safety of any such student or other
person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation
of sleep or rest or extended isolation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section to the contrary, consent
shall not be available as a defense to any prosecution under this action.” Violation of this policy will lead to student
conduct sanctions and criminal proceedings.
Anti-Bullying
Fisher College accepts and endorses Massachusetts Senate bill #699 “An Act Addressing Workplace Bullying,
Mobbing, and Harassment, Without Regard to Protected Class Status” as proposed, and, further, accepts and
endorses any and all amendments made to this bill, as well as the bill in its final form that is signed into law by the
governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Fisher College prohibits conduct which the College determines
is bullying or harassment as described in this policy and the law. All Fisher College students have the freedom to
pursue their studies and professional goals without the threat of bullying or harassment that is unlawful or a
violation of Fisher College’s Student Code of Conduct. Members of the Fisher College community are expected to
respect all other members of the community and behave in a manner that is welcoming of others, regardless of
their backgrounds. All members of the College community are required to behave in a manner which
demonstrates proper regard for the rights and welfare of others.
Reporting Violations by Students
Complaints of bullying should be reported immediately to the Department of Public Safety or the Dean of Students
located in the College mall.
Complaints will be investigated and forwarded to the Student Conduct Coordinator for review in a timely manner.
Alleged Student conduct violations stemming from complaints will be processed in accordance with the Student
conduct procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct.
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