CHEAT SHEET2015 – 2016Community Standards & Responsibility

Code of Community Standards

Welcome home! We hope you have a fun and successful academic year. The role of the Office of Community Standards & Responsibility is to educate the Rollins community about the Code of Community Standards and ensure that the policies are upheld. We encourage you to read the Code of Community Standards, but for now, here is a cheat sheet of some of the policies.

ALCOHOLRollins College abides by state law—you have to be 21 to possess or consume alcohol and students 21 and over cannot provide alcohol to minors. Our first-year residence halls are considered “dry” since the vast majority of the residents in these buildings are under the age of 21.

Regardless of age, Rollins does not allow students to have open containers in public places (including common areas and hallways in the residence halls). For student safety, drinking games and common sources of alcohol such as kegs, funnels, etc., are not permitted. Empty alcohol containers may also be viewed as evidence of consumption and are not permitted.

Students who drink are susceptible to risks, such as addiction, accidents, or injury due to impairment, overdose, and unpredictable or violent behavior. We want to give you the best information possible so that you can make good choices in evaluating how decisions may impact your academic and personal success.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY & VANDALISMDamage and vandalism to property belonging to others or the College property will not be tolerated.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORDisruptive behavior is behavior that infringes on the rights, privileges, or property of others. It is also behavior that impedes the safety of community members. Think about how you want others to respect your rights and safety—the same principle applies to the way you treat others.

FALSIFICATIONRemember that honesty is our policy! Providing false information to a Rollins College employee or a law enforcement officer is

prohibited. Falsification of records may also be a violation of the Code of Community Standards.

FIRE SAFETYDuring a fire alarm or drill, you are expected to evacuate the building and cooperate with authorities. Acts such as deliberately or negligently activating a false alarm, tampering with fire safety equipment, creating a fire safety hazard, starting a fire, or causing an explosion are not permitted. Students found responsible will be held financially liable for any damages and are subject to disciplinary action.

FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, WEAPONS, & OTHER DANGEROUS ITEMSRollins College strictly prohibits fireworks, explosives, weapons, and other dangerous items, as they pose a safety threat to our community. No weapon of any kind is permitted on campus. Weapons are defined as (but not limited to):

• Rifles• Pistols• BB guns• Paintball guns• Pellet guns• Stun guns• Squirt guns• Chemical weapons• Knives with blades more than

4 inches in length• Slingshots• Bows and arrows• Martial arts weapons

GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING – NOISEConsideration of others and mutual respect are among the most important ingredients for successful residence hall living. Noise levels that negatively affect study, sleep, or other activities will not be tolerated, regardless of the time of day. Minimum quiet hours are set between 10 p.m. – 8 a.m. during the week, and midnight – 10 a.m. on the weekends.

GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING – PETSPets other than fish in small aquariums are not allowed in the residence halls. However, some students may require a service or support animal. Students who require approval for service animals should contact the Office of Disability Services.

IDENTIFICATION CARDSAn R-Card is used for more than just identification. It gives students access to their residence hall, allows students to purchase food using their meal plan, and is used to check out books from the library, among other things.

Students should accruately represent themselves with government-issued identification. It is a felony in the state of Florida to have a fake ID. Don’t take the risk!

ILLEGAL SUBSTANCESAs with our alcohol policy, Rollins College abides by state law pertaining to illegal substances. No drugs or drug paraphernalia will be tolerated, including the illegal use of prescription and over-the-counter medication. Rollins College does not condone the misuse of any medication, whether it is prescribed or not.

One of our main concerns is that students who use or abuse illegal substances or prescription medication are receiving the help they need. Remember that the Wellness Center is a great resource for students who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. The Wellness Center provides confidential support and can give referrals for treatment if necessary.

REQUESTS OR ORDERSStudents are expected to immediately and fully cooperate with college officials, Residential Life & Explorations student staff, law enforcement, and emergency personnel in the completion of their duties. The expectation is that college officials and representatives be treated with courtesy and respect, just as you would wish to be treated.

Once again, we want to welcome you home to Rollins College! For more information on the Code of Community Standards, including a comprehensive look at our policies and procedures, please visit our website, rollins.edu/community-standards-responsibility