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Disciplinary ProceedingsViolations of individual rights, the general rules of conduct, or the specific rules of conduct listed below subject a student to disciplinary proceedings. The College does not attempt to describe every act that constitutes a violation of the code of conduct; but rather the College reserves the right to make determinations on a case by case basis. If in the judgment of the President the best interests of the College so require, a student may be immediately removed from the College. Specific rules of conduct include, but are not limited to: Alcohol and Drugs: Williams prohibits the abuse of alcohol and expects members of the College community to abide by federal, state, and local regulations concerning the possession and use, purchase, and distribution of alcohol. The college prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of illegal drugs, or the unauthorized use of prescription drugs. See the health and behavioral risks and the legal sanctions (local and state laws) concerning alcohol and drugs. Disturbances: The College has the basic obligation to maintain orderly and equitable conduct of its affairs, free of intimidation and harassment. While peaceful and orderly protest and dissent are the right of all members of the College community, any action from any quarter which obstructs or interferes with the fulfillment of this basic obligation cannot be permitted. Such obstruction or interference will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from the College. College personnel may require students to leave public events at the College for improper behavior. Firearms, Fireworks and Hazardous Chemicals: The possession or use of firearms, ammunition, air guns and spring guns, or hazardous chemicals is forbidden. Possession or use of fireworks in Williamstown is forbidden by College, local, and state law, and violators will be fined. The use of wingers is forbidden. Fraternities: Williams students may neither join nor participate in fraternities during their time at the College. (See page 142 of the 2007-08 Student Handbook for details of this policy.) Hazing: Hazing is prohibited by the College and is against the law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (See page 145 of the 2007-08 Student Handbook for laws concerning hazing.) Personal Safety: Actions that threaten or endanger in any way the personal safety or security of an individual are grave offenses. Property: Theft or damage to the property of individuals or the College subjects students to disciplinary action. Financial responsibility for vandalism to College property will be fixed in the manner described under "Damage and Billing Procedures" on page 146 of the 2007-08 Student Handbook. The residential house (or entry or floor) will be billed if the individuals responsible are not identified. Members of the community charged with violations of the standards of conduct are subject to disciplinary action through the established disciplinary procedures of the College (see page 138 of the 2007-08 Student Handbook). When violations are determined to have occurred, the College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees, consistent with local, state, and federal law. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, the sanctions available to the College include: warning, probation, suspension, up to expulsion or termination of employment, and referral for prosecution by public authorities. The College may also require satisfactory completion of an appropriate drug or alcohol rehabilitation program before reinstatement or continued employment. Student employees participating in any federal grant or contract are subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989 and must notify the Provost within five (5) days of any criminal drug conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace. The Provost is required to notify the funding agency within ten (10) days of receiving notification of the conviction. |
