Students enrolling in Eureka College assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the purpose and principles of the college. Student behavior should be such that concern for other persons is displayed. This principle is directly derived from the central purpose of the College. At a minimal level, this means that no conduct on the part of any individual or group should cause harm to others or seriously inconvenience others. At a more mature level, the principle of concern for others means thoughtful and helpful behavior towards other persons. The Basic Policy outlined in the Expectations and Standards in a community of Learning of the Student Handbook is central to the College’s policy on student conduct and is considered an integral part of the Student Code of Conduct expected of all Eureka College Students. The following standards and procedures are College policy. All students are held accountable to this policy. Violations of the Student Code of Conduct shuld be addressed by the Dean of Students or his/her designee. Students have the right to seek disposition from the Dean of Students or his/her designee or seek direct disposition from the Judicial Board. Appeals of decisions of the Judicial Board are made to the Provost of Eureka College.

 

Failure to Respond to Official Notice

It is the student’s responsibility to respond immediately to any official request from a College faculty or staff member. This includes requests for meetings, interviews, identification, and other reasonable directives by a College staff member, College official or faculty member in the authorized performance of his/her duties.  

Use of Identification Cards

All students are provided an identification card which serves as the official College identification. Lending the ID card to anyone is forbidden. Loss of the card should be reported to the Office of Student Life. There is a replacement charge that will be placed on the student’s college account.

Dishonesty

Dishonest actions, for example cheating, plagiarism, forgery, alteration, or misuse of College documents or records of identification are not permitted. This shall include knowingly furnishing false information to the College or College officials. It must be noted that dishonest actions relating to academic matters, for example cheating or plagiarism, will be referred directly to formal hearing by the Judicial Board without the student first being offered informal disposition by the Dean of Students.

Physical or Mental Abuse

Physical abuse of any person is strictly forbidden. Conduct which threatens or endangers the health (mental or physical) or endangers the safety of any person is unacceptable for any Eureka College student.

Hazing

Any action or support of action which can be deemed hazing is strictly forbidden and is not condoned by the College. “Hazing” means any intentional or unintentional act which is knowingly or recklessly committed by one person, or acting with others, directly against a student, that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of, or resulting from, pledging, being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, recognized or not recognized, whose members are or include students. The willingness of an individual to participate in such activities shall not be a consideration mitigating disciplinary action.

Misuse of Property

Theft of and/or damage to property of the College or of a member of the College community or of campus visitors is forbidden. Littering or otherwise marring the appearance of College property is a violation of these guidelines.

Illegal Use of Drugs

The illegal use of prescription drugs as well as the possession and/or distribution of controlled, narcotic, or illegal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, etc. by Eureka College students are prohibited. Gambling Gambling is prohibited on campus. This applies to games of chance for which a fee is paid for consideration, betting, internet gambling, etc. Exceptions can be made by the Dean of Students for organization raffles and fund-raisers.

Illegal Use of Alcohol

Students of legal drinking age (21 years old) are allowed to possess and consume limited amounts of alcohol in residence hall rooms or at official scheduled social functions that have followed the process outlined in the College Alcohol Policy. The complete detailed alcohol policy is included in the Student Handbook.

Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expressions is unacceptable under these guidelines. Students shall not either singly or in concert with others obstruct or disrupt any teaching, administrative, or any other activity authorized to be held or conducted by or at Eureka College.

Possession of Fireworks/Firearms

Students are not permitted to bring firearms to campus. The possession of any firearm or explosive on College property, including pellet guns, fireworks, etc. is not permitted on campus. See specific Eureka College Weapons and Firearms Policy pursuant with regulations under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act.

Misuse of Fire Safety and Medical Equipment

Fire extinguishers, fire alarms, Automated External Defibrillator, (AED) and other safety equipment on campus are placed for the safety and security of the campus community. Misuse of this equipment is both a violation of 13 Party of Violations College regulations and of city and state laws. Disciplinary sanctions as well as civil actions can result from misuse of this equipment.

Conducting Commercial Enterprises On- Campus

No commercial enterprises shall be conducted on campus by any individual who is not a member of the campus community (faculty, staff, or student) without the written permission of the Dean of Students. Students are not allowed to collaborate with members or non- members of the campus community in solicitation or marketing programs without permission.  Commercial enterprises would include distributing literature or promotional materials on campus property inside or outside of buildings or on automobiles Members of the campus community must follow established policies in regard to fundraising or other commercial programs.

Violation of Local, State and/or Federal Law 

Students who violate federal, state, and/or local laws involving conduct on or off campus are subject to disciplinary actions. Students who are charged and/or arrested for violations of law are subject to temporary suspension from the College. This is specifically significant when it is determined by the Dean of Students that the presence of the student on campus would seriously disrupt the College community or constitute a danger to the health, safety, or welfare of themselves or others. Students who knowingly and willingly are present during a violation of any College policy, or who are knowledgeable accessories to such violations, may be subject to disciplinary action.

Violation of Other College Policies

Campus policies and regulations, including but not limited to regulations concerning the registration of student organizations, the use of College facilities, the campus alcohol policy, and the policy on sexual harassment should be carefully followed by Eureka College students and are considered an integral part of these rules and regulations. Rules governing residence in College-owned or controlled property are also considered a part of these guidelines.

Smoking in Campus Buildings

Illinois law, as well as College policy, prohibits smoking in buildings on campus or within 15 feet of an entrance to a building. The use of any tobacco product or vaping is prohibited inside any building on the academic side of campus. This prohibition of smoking includes residence hall rooms and fraternity or sorority houses that are approved for student housing.