Patron Code of Conduct:
The following regulations, with regard to conduct, have been developed by the Department of Recreational Sports in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, found in the University Policies for Student Life. All participants in activities and programs sponsored by the Department of Recreational Sports are expected to uphold these standards. Violations of these standards or any rule or regulation set forth by the Department of Recreational Sports may result in disciplinary action. Each incident will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
A level of severity will be assigned to each alleged infraction. The levels are termed Category I (most serious), Category II, and Category III (least serious). Examples are listed in the table below.
Category I - violations include but are not limited to:
- Illegal sale of alcohol
- Sexual harassment
- Intentional assault leading to serious injury
- Possession of any weapon
- Gambling
- Misuse of fire-fighting equipment
- Streaking, mooning or public urination
Category II - violations include but are not limited to:
- Public intoxication
- Misuse, duplication or alteration of an identification card
- Disorderly conduct
- Verbal assault of a recreational sports patron or staff member
- Unsportsmanlike conduct (spitting, throwing an object or ball at a patron or staff member)
- Intentional assault or battery leading to a minor injury
- Pushing or kicking a patron or staff member
- Misuse of any facility or program area
- Misuse of any program equipment
- Willful or careless destruction of property
- Failure to comply with the reasonable request of any university official
- Forgery or fraud
- Involvement in a university violation
- Perjury or furnishing false information
- Public consumption of alcohol
- Tampering with university equipment
- Theft
- Unauthorized entry
Category III - violations include but are not limited to:
- Attempted assault or battery
- Unintentional assault or battery
- Violations of general use policies
Actions To Be Taken (By Category)
Category 1
A judicial referral will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs. A police report will also be made for Category 1 offenses. Privileges will be suspended pending the outcome of a hearing conducted by the Office of Judicial Affairs. Category I offenses may also be subject to the administrative actions described under Category II & III below at the discretion of a Recreational Sports staff member.
Category 2
Individuals and parties involved in Category II offenses will be subject to a hearing conducted by the Recreational Sports Judicial Review Board or the Office of Judicial Affairs. Privileges will be suspended pending the outcome of the hearing. A police report may be filed for Category II violations. Category II offenses may also be subject to the administrative actions described under Category III below at the discretion of a Recreational Sports staff member.
Category 3
Individuals and parties involved in Category III offenses must meet with a designated administrative staff member in order to resolve the matter. The meeting is designed to be educational in nature, informing patrons of alleged wrongdoing and to explain the potential consequences of further violations. Privileges will be suspended pending the administrative meeting.