All students have the right to an educational environment that is supportive of the learning process. Behavior that causes substantial disruption of College operations including obstruction of teaching, research, administration, events, activities, or other authorized non-College activities which occur on campus is prohibited. Reported disruptive incidents are subject to referral for review under the community standards process. Behaviors and actions that may be a violation of the community standards and academic policies, but are not limited to:
- exhibiting little or no control in adhering to College policies
- inability to carry out the normal routine of campus life
- threatening to harm[1]
- rioting and/or disrupting the living and/or learning environment on campus
- placing consistent unrealistic expectations on the time and energy of other students, faculty, and/or staff
[1]Hampshire College recognizes that certain life threatening behavior (e.g. suicide threats, gestures or attempts; eating disorders; substance abuse; threats, gestures or attempts to harm others) are signs of personal distress. The College is committed to helping students reduce whatever stress factors are precipitating life-threatening behavior by providing support and/or referral through use of appropriate resources. However, since it is critically important to maintain civility and respect for all members of the College community, it is recognized that referral to the community standards procecss must occur when such behavior and action is considered by the College to be disruptive and unacceptable in the academic and/or social/ living environments. Students will always be afforded the opportunity to engage with resources and work with the Office of Community Standards and Student Accountability to establish clear expectations for future behavior.
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