Office of Student Conduct and Service Learning

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK- HENDERSON RULES

(CODE OF CONDUCT).

1. A member of the academic community shall not

intentionally obstruct and/ or forcibly prevent others from

the exercise of their rights. Nor shall any person interfere

with the institutions educational processes or facilities, or

the rights of those who wish to avail themselves of any of

the institutions instructional, personal, administrative,

recreational, and community services.

2. Individuals are liable for failure to comply with lawful

directions issued by representatives of the University/

College when they are acting in their official capacities.

Members of the academic community are required to show

their identification cards when requested to do so by an

official of the college.

3. Unauthorized occupancy of University/College facilities

or blocking access to or from such areas is prohibited.

Permission from appropriate college authorities must be

obtained for removal, relocation, and use of University/

college equipment and/or supplies.

4. Theft from, or damage to University/College premises of

property, or theft of or damage to property of any person

on University/College premises is prohibited.

5. Each member of the academic community or an invited

guest has the right to advocate their position without

having to fear abuse, physical, verbal, or otherwise, from

others’ supporting conflicting points of view. Members of

the academic community and other persons on the college

grounds shall not use language or take actions reasonably

likely to provoke or encourage physical violence by

demonstrators, those demonstrated against, or spectators.

6. Action may be taken against any and all persons who

have no legitimate reason for their presence on any

campus within the University/College, or whose presence

on any such campus obstructs and/or forcibly prevents

others from the exercise of their rights or interferes with

the institution’s educational processes or facilities, or the

rights of those who wish to avail themselves of any of the

institutions instructional, personal, administrative,

recreational, and community services.

7. Disorderly or indecent conduct on University/Collegeowned

or controlled property is prohibited.

8. No individual shall have in their possession a rifle,

shotgun, or firearm or knowingly have in their possession

any other dangerous instruments or material that can be

used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage

upon a building or the grounds of the University/College

without the written authorization of such educational

institution. Nor shall any individual have in their

possession any other instrument or material which can be

used and is intended to inflict bodily harm on any

individual or damage upon a building or the grounds of the

University/College.

9. Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally

endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced

consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of

initiation into or affiliation with any organization is

prohibited.

10. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,

possession, or use of illegal drugs or other controlled

substances by University students or employees on

university/college premises, or as part of any university or

college activities is prohibited. Employees of the

University must also notify the College Personnel Director

of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation

occurring in the workplace not later than five (5) days after

such conviction.

11. The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of

alcohol by students or employees on University/College

premises or as part of any University/College activities is

prohibited.