College Policies - Colorado College

Contents

Philosophy
Policy and Procedure for Protest and Dissent
Freedom of Expression at Colorado College
Controversial Events and Speakers
Guidelines for Dissent and Protest
Assault Policy
Drug Use Policy
Hazing Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy

Procedures for Student Functions at Which Alcohol is Served
College Resources
Community Resources

Philosophy

Colorado College is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to academic success for each member of its community while fostering socially responsible and productive citizens. Optimal education occurs when each member of the community makes a positive contribution by their presence.  Though the liberal arts tradition encourages individual pursuits of knowledge, it must also be balanced by the needs of the community. The Colorado College Student Code of Conduct is founded on five community values: respect, integrity, responsibility, community, and fairness. It is a privilege for students to attend Colorado College and it is expected that all students uphold the spirit of these community values in their daily lives. All students are expected to cooperate with college officials and any investigations of incidents. Students who are found responsible for violating any of the community values or the policies in the Code of Conduct will typically be held accountable through the student conduct procedures and processes

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Policy and Procedure for Protest and Dissent

Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the quest for the transmission of knowledge, the quest for truth, the development of students, and the general well being of society. In the pursuit of these ends college community members have such basic rights as freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of peaceful assembly and association, freedom of personal beliefs, and freedom from personal force and violence, threats of violence, and personal abuse. The exercise of such rights by individuals is subject to the obligation of the college to maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic freedom, social responsibility, and civil order, so that its educational mission will not be impeded and the rights of all college community members will be protected. Bylaw of the Board of Trustees, Article VI, Section I.

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Freedom of Expression at Colorado College

As a private institution, Colorado College is a voluntary association of persons invited to membership with the understanding that they will respect the principles, which governs the college. Freedom of thought and expression is essential to any institution of higher learning. Uncensored speech - which does not include a right to harass, injure, or silence others - is essential in an academic community and will be vigorously defended. Members of the college community should understand those standards of civility, consideration, and tolerance must shape our interactions with each other. Infringing upon the expression of views, either by interfering with a speaker or by defacing or removing properly posted or distributed notices or materials, will not be tolerated.

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Controversial Events and Speakers

The college reserves the right to control the time, place, and manner of events that occur on campus. The college does not seek to censor the expression of ideas, but rather to maintain campus safety and order. Protesters may be assigned to particular places on campus by the college’s security force.

Demonstrations by members of the college community may occur on campus but must not disrupt the regular operation of the college community.

The scheduling of a speaker or event known or considered to provoke public controversy requires adequate notice (usually 4 weeks). In addition, the sponsor must consult with the Dean of the College (for a department or employee-sponsored event) or the Vice President for Student Life (for a student or student organization event) regarding the logistic arrangements.

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Guidlines for Dissent and Protest

· Reasoned dissent is welcome at Colorado College; disruption of college activities will not be tolerated.
· Members of the college community are free to support causes by orderly means that do not disrupt the regular operation of the college community.
· Individual members of the college community speak only for themselves in their public expressions or demonstrations. The college Relations Office coordinates institutional response to the media.
· Members of the college community are welcome to distribute literature where it will not interfere with classes or other college functions. Protesters may neither impede nor harass people wishing to attend an event or to see or hear a speaker.
· Disruption, force, or threat of force is not acceptable forms of protest at Colorado College.
· The college may call upon local law enforcement agencies and may choose to impose its own disciplinary sanctions upon persons who violate the college’s guidelines.

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Assault Policy

Malicious assault, physical abuse or verbal harassment of any person on campus can result in proceedings of probation, suspension, expulsion, and/or will be turned over to the local enforcement agency for arrest or prosecution.

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Drug Use Policy

The unlawful use, possession, distribution, manufacture, or dispensing of illicit drugs* is prohibited on Colorado College property or as part of any of the college’s activities. In addition, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications must be utilized according to prescribed instructions. Unauthorized distribution of prescription drugs is also prohibited by law. Drug paraphernalia, including bongs, are not permitted on campus.

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Hazing Policy

The college forbids hazing, which is defined as any act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, or which produces ridicule, embarrassment, harassment, intimidation or other such result, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition of continued membership in, a group or organization.  Examples include paddling, creating excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shock, public stunts and buffoonery, and morally degrading or humiliating games and activities. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense of this violation, and apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing is also seen as a violation of this policy.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

Procedures for Student Functions On-Campus at Which Alcohol is Served

1. Functions must be approved by the associate dean of students for programs and standards. Registration forms should be received by the campus activities office at least two weeks prior to the function. Sponsors must follow the “Procedures for Student Functions On-Campus at Which Alcohol is Served.”
2. Locations must be fitting for the event. Approval will depend upon time, intent, and expected attendance.
3. Appropriate custodial services must be arranged at least seven days in advance per the approval of the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
4. Beer and wine are the only two alcoholic beverages that may be served at student-sponsored functions.

Student Functions with Beer:

1. Beer may be served only until 1 a.m., unless approved for a later time by the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
2. Beer must be served by a college-trained server or licensed bartender. The campus activities office will assign the trained server(s). Official identification must be checked to verify legal drinking age. Unless a special events permit to sell alcohol has been obtained, only members of the CC community with valid ID may be served alcohol.
3. CC security or other professional security must be hired based on the following: a minimum of one guard for every 100 persons expected. Additional security may be required at the discretion of the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
4. The amount of beer permitted will depend upon the number expected to attend that are over age 21. Amount approved will be no greater than one keg per 50 legal drinkers expected, dependent upon length of event and approval.
5. Non-alcoholic beverages and food must be available throughout the entire event. The continuance of alcohol service is dependent upon the availability of food and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the duration of alcohol service. A general guideline for amounts is to provide one case (24 cans) or four two-liter bottles for every 20 people expected in attendance.
6. Cover charges, donations, gifts, or costs of any kind for an event during which alcohol is served constitutes violation of the Colorado State Liquor Code. (NOTE: this includes taking a collection, informal or formal, either prior to, during, or after the event to pay for alcohol at the event or to purchase additional alcohol).
7. Campus publicity for functions may not include reference, either verbal, written, pictorial, or otherwise, to the availability of alcohol. Failure to observe this policy may result in cancellation of the event or other disci­plinary action.

Student Functions with Wine:

1. Hosts for events serving wine must attend the college-sponsored alcohol-host responsibility training.
2. Wine may only be served at functions whose attendance is determined by an invitation list.
3. The number of students in attendance must not exceed 25 unless approved for a greater number by the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
4. More than ½ of the students in attendance must be over the age of 21.
5. Functions which involve use of wine must be dinners or receptions with “significant food” as approved by a residential life coordinator or the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
6. Functions hosted by a residential life community and which take place in a residential common area may be approved by the responsible residential life coordinator.
7. Functions which take place in any campus multi-purpose space (reserved through Worner Center Desk) must be approved by the associate dean of students for programs and standards.

Procedures for Student Functions Off-Campus at Which Alcohol is Served

1. Functions must be approved by the associate dean of students for programs and standards. Registration forms must be received by the campus activities office at least two weeks prior to the function. Sponsors must follow the “Procedures for Student Functions Off-Campus at Which Alcohol is Served.”
2. Appropriate transportation must be provided to and from the function and must be approved by the associate dean of students for programs and standards.
3. When large transportation is used (such as buses), CC security or other professional security must be hired based on the following: a minimum of one guard per vehicle plus one guard to be present at both the pick­up point and drop-off points for the function.
4. Appropriate clean-up of public areas adjacent to off-campus parties must take place by 8 a.m. of the following morning.
5. Campus publicity for functions may not include reference, either verbal, written, pictorial, or otherwise, to the availability of alcohol. Failure to observe this policy may result in cancellation of the function or other disciplinary action.

Alcohol is not permitted on or in any non-residential campus property or facility unless it is at a pre-approved function. This includes academic and administrative buildings, athletic facilities, and outdoor locations. In addition, alcohol is prohibited for both players and officials at indoor or outdoor intercollegiate, intramural, or club sport activities.

Campus publicity for functions may not include any reference to the availability of alcohol; however, personal invitations may reference cocktail hour, etc.

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College Resources

Drug and alcohol confidential assessment, referral, and counseling are available to students at Boettcher Health Center (for more information contact 389-6384).  The residential life staff, student life administrators, legal counsel, human resources, and Boettcher Health Center staff can provide information or counseling on the physiological, psychological, and legal aspects of drug and alcohol use. For more information, please contact their offices.

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Community Resources

The following community counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs are available to students and employees (students must be referred by Boettcher Health Center):

The following community counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs are available to students:
The Center for Behavioral Health/St. Francis Health Center
Riegel Center................................................................................ 776-8741
Referral Center............................................................................. 776-8482
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hour) .............................................. 573-5020
Al-Anon...................................................................................... 632-0063
Cocaine Hotline ............................................................. 1-800-262-2463
TESSA........................................................................................ 633-3819
El Paso County Health Department, Drug Treatment Clinic...578-3150
Narcotics Anonymous ............................................................... 637-1580
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information.1-800-729-6686
Pikes Peak Mental Health
Chemical Dependency Emergency (24 hour)................................ 390-2400
Crisis Center............................................................................... 635-7000
General Information..................................................................... 572-6100
Suicide Prevention Partnership ............................................... 596-5433
Crisis Center............................................................................... 635-7000
Youth Power .................................................................. 1-800-258-2766

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