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 Please find below a selected few regulations and policies for Auburn students. For more, click here to go to Tiger Cub Rules page.

 

Speech and Demonstration Regulations

Policy regarding harassment and discrimination of students

Auburn University anti-hazing policy

Weapons policy

New Policy on Parent Notification of Alcohol and Drug Incidents

 

Speech and Demonstration Regulations

Auburn University recognizes and supports the rights of students, employees of all categories, and visitors to speak in public and to demonstrate in a lawful manner in designated areas of the campus and at designated times. In order to maintain safety, security, and order, to insure the orderly scheduling of campus facilities, and the preclude conflicts with academic and co-curricular activities, Auburn University reserves the reasonable right to limit such activities by the following regulations regarding time, place and manner of such activities:

 

Definitions

Speech, as used in this document, is the oral presentation of ideas in an open forum. Demonstration is any process of showing individual or group cause by speech, example, group action or other form of public explanation.

 

Time, Place and Manner Limitations

 

Interior- Demonstrations, debates and speeches may be held inside University facilities only in compliance with established procedures.

 

 

Exterior- Auburn University reserves the right to require that speakers, scheduled and unscheduled, sponsored and unsponsored, University-affiliated or visitors to the campus, use the Open Air Forum (located near the eagle’s cage between Haley Center and the women’s dormitories), or other designated locations, in order to avoid unreasonable conflict with the normal functions and requirements of the University and to assure that the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic will not be impeded. Demonstrations, speeches, and debates may be held only in the Open Air Forum, unless special authorization is secured through the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs no less than 48 hours in advance of such activity.

 

 

Use of the Open Air Forum will be scheduled by Student Affairs in blocks of time between 10:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday so as to best accommodate all users and to avoid monopolization by any person, agency or organization. Authorization for any speech or demonstration will require identification of the individual or organization and agreement to abideby these regulations, and will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

 

No musical instrument or sound amplification equipment of any kind, including stereo speakers, turntables, stationary or mobile public address systems, is allowed on concourses, streets or in areas adjacent to academic buildings or in the Open Air Forum at any time. Subject to approval by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the appropriate faculty manager, Graves Amphitheater, Athletic Department facilities, Max Morris Drill Field, the Student Activities Center Amphitheater and other areas may be exempted from this regulation.

 

Administrator Enforcement and Appeals

 

These regulations shall be administered and enforced by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and such other University officials as shall be designated.

 

 

Visitors to the campus and all others violating these regulations regarding time, place and manner of speech and demonstration will be subject to immediate eviction or removal from the campus, without further warning, by appropriate University agents or officials and may be subject to appropriate legal action.

 

 

Individual students violating these regulations may be, upon written complaint to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, subject to action by the University Discipline Committee. Student Organizations violating these regulations may be, upon written complaint to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, subject to action by the Organizations Committee or the Committee on Fraternities and Sororities.

 

 

Persons, agencies or organizations wishing to appeal a decision based upon these regulations may file a written appeal to the president of Auburn University. Nothing in this policy is intended, nor should it be understood, as an endorsement or approval by Auburn University of any speech or demonstration, an invitation or license to speak or demonstrate, or the granting of any right or permission to speak or demonstrate on campus beyond the rights existing under federal and state law.

 

 

Policy regarding harassment and discrimination of students

 

Introduction Auburn University is committed to providing a working and academic enviroment free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all its members.

 

Policy In accordance with applicable Federal law, Auburn University will not tolerate illegal discrimination against or harassment of its stu dents. Any form of discrimination or harassment related to a student’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability is a violation of this policy. This policy is intended to cover any harassment of or illegal discrimination against a student by other students, employees, or University agents. This policy also covers harassment of students by non-employees on University property or while engaged in University sponsored activities, as well as illegal discrimination against students by University contractors.

 

The term “harassment” includes but is not limited to: slurs, jokes, or other graphic or physical conduct relating to a student’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability. Sexual harassment includes any coercive sexual behavior used to control or influence a student. It may be manifested by verbal and/or physical actions, gestures, unnecessary touching, leering at a person’s body, attempts to embarrass, requests for sexual favors, and physical assault.

 

Definition Sexual harassment in academic in academic settings and in the employment arena where students are involved is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, graphic, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
  1. Submission to such conduct may be explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s academic success or employment; or
  2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct may be used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the student and the student’s total educational and/or work expirence; or
  3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student’s employment or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educationa enviroment.

 

 

Prohibition Against Retaliation It is a violation of this policy to take an adverse employment or academic action against any student, faculty, or staff member because they have opposed any practice they reasonably believe to be discriminatory, or filed any complaints or charges with any state or federal agency or participated in an agency investigation or proceeding.

 

Reporting and Resolution Procedures Students who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex, relgion, national origin, age, or disability should report incidents to te office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO). In addition to the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs, all faculty, staff, and administrators should assist students in directing their harassment/discrimination complaints to the AA/EEO office.

 

The AA/EEO office will investigate the incident, consult with witnesses and other appropriate University officials including Student Affairs, if necessary. Complaints will be handled on a “need to know” basis with a view toward protecting the complaining party from possible reprisal and protecting the accused from irresponsible or mistaken complaints.

 

The AA/EEO office will first attempt to see if the complaint can be resolved on an informal basis by agreement of the complaining party and the accused. Every effort will be made to resolve complaints within 90 days. The informal process involves gathering facts and circumstances surrounding the complaint. Along with guidance and direction from the AA/EEO staff, each party will be asked to provide proposed solutions to the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved on an informal basis, a student may file a formal complaint or grievance. Each individual has the right to proceed with or withdraw from the informal grievance procedure once it has been initiated. Issues should not be changed once the charge has been made. However, administrative procedures may be revised to accommodate issues arising during the investigation which were not known to the student when the initial complaint was filed.

 

The investigation record will consist of informal statements (not taken under oath) from the alleged victim, the alleged offender and witnesses.

 

If the results of the preliminary University investigation are accepted by the alleged victim as conclusive and he/she desires no further University action against the alleged offender, he/she shall sign a statement requesting the University take no further action.

 

If the complaint is not resolved conclusively by the preliminary investigation, the Executive Director, Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity, will refer the matter to the University Provost or the President’s appointed alternative. In all cases, the complete investigation record will be forwarded to this official with no copies being retained in the investigating office.

 

It is the intention of the University to resolve complaints as quickly as possible. Except in extraordinary cases, all formal complaints will be investigated and resolved by the University Provost or the President’s appointed alternative within 60 days of receipt.

 

If formal disciplinary action is warranted, a recommendation will be made to the appropriate University official for implementation of disciplinary action against any student, faculty member, or other University employee. Appropriate action will also be taken against non-university personnel who violate this policy, including formal complaints to their employer and/or restricting access to University property,including formal complaints to their employee and/or restricting access to University property.

 

Any student who feels they have been harassed, threatened or otherwise mistreated by any officer(s) of the Auburn University Police Department should appear in person at the AUPD located on Donahue Drive and complete a form detailing their grievance as soon after any such alleged incident has taken place.

 

 

Auburn University Anti-Hazing Policy

 

 

Please note that this anti-hazing policy encompasses ALL student organizations. All Auburn University sanctioned student organizations and groups are expected to adhere to this policy.

 

 

I. The Alabama State Hazing Statute In the State of Alabama, hazing is a crime and individuals committing acts of hazing can be found guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Hazing may also create civil liability. Addition ally, an individual or organization participating in hazing or knowingly permitting hazing forfeits entitlement to public funds, scholarships, awards, and grants. A misdemeanor on a permanent record can prevent an individual from practicing law, obtaining a professional license, or gaining employment. The Code of Alabama (1975), Section 16-1-23, defines hazing as:

Any willful action taken or situation created, whether on or off any school, college, university, or other educational premises, which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any student, or Any willful act on or off any school, college, university, or other educational premises by any person alone or acting with others in striking, beating, bruising, or maiming; or seriously offering, threatening, or attempting to strike, beat, bruise, or maim, or to do or seriously offer, threaten or attempt to do any physical violence to any student of any such educational institution or any assault upon any such student made for the purpose of committing any of the acts, or producing any of the results to such student defined in this section. No person shall knowingly permit, encourage, aid, or assist any person in committing the offense of hazing, or willfully acquiesce in the commission of such an offense, or fail to report promptly his knowledge or any reasonable information within his knowledge of the presence and practice of hazing in this state to the chief executive officer of the appropriate school, college, university, or other educational institution in the state. Any act of omission or commission shall be deemed Ahazing@ under the provisions of this section.

 

II. Auburn University incorporates Alabamas Hazing Statute in its Anti-Hazing Policy and further defines hazing as follows: Hazing is any action taken or situation created intentionally or unintentionally whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or r idicule. Such activities and situations may include but are not limited to paddling in any form; creations of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts that require, expect or lead to the theft or destruction of property, road trips or any other such activities carried on or off campus; wearing, publicly or privately, apparel which is conspicuous and would not normally be worn by the new or prospective members or be considered in good taste by a reasonable person; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with organizational laws, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution.

Actions, forced or required or implied to be required, which violate federal, state or local law are considered hazing.

 

III. While hazing is most commonly associated with the Greek community, it is important to remember that all of Auburn's organizations, including but not limited to athletic groups, honoraries, Student Activity Projects, and special interest clubs are subject to this policy. Hazing shall include, but not be limited to, forcing, requiring or expecting new members, associate members, prospective members or initiated members of University organizations to participate in any of the following actions or activities:

 

  1. Drinking alcohol or any other substance.
  2. Using any drug, narcotic or controlled substance.
  3. Eating foods that a reasonable person would not eat.
  4. Branding, tattooing, piercing, or other bodily alteration.
  5. Permitting less than six (6) continuous uninterrupted hours of sleep per night.
  6. Nudity at any time.
  7. Conducting activities which do not allow adequate time for study.
  8. Subjecting a person or group of people to verbal harassment.
  9. The use of demeaning names.
  10. Misleading new members, associate members, or prospective members in an effort to convince them that they will not attain full membership status, that they will be hurt during an initiation ceremony or any other activity that would cause extreme mental stress.
  11. Carrying any items (shields, paddles, bricks, etc.) that serve no constructive purpose or that are designed to punish or embarrass the carrier.
  12. Compelling a person or group to remain at a certain place or transporting a person or group anywhere without their consent (road trips, kidnaps, etc.).
  13. “Trashing,” intentionally, any area for the purpose of annoying others or for having others clean the “trashed” area.
  14. Disallowing new members, associate members, or prospective members to talk for an extended period of time.
  15. Having new members, associate members, or prospective members perform personal chores or errands.
  16. Blindfolding and parading individuals in public areas, blindfolding and transporting in a motor vehicle, or privately conducting blindfolding activities that serve no constructive purpose.
  17. Exposure to the elements.
  18. Conducting “interrogations” or any other non-constructive questioning.
  19. House duties not shared by all members of the organization.
  20. Putting new members, associate members, or prospective members in a room that is uncomfortable (examples include but are not limited to: uncomfortable temperature, noise, too small).
  21. New members, associate members, or prospective members expected to do anything exclusively Afor the fun or entertainment of the members.
  22. Forcing new members, associate members, or prospective members to make monetary payments or incur extra expenses not included in general membership.

 

IV. Relevant information regarding individuals allegedly violating these policies will be sent directly to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs who will make referrals to the appropriate disciplining body or bodies. To question the validity of a planned activity, please call the Greek Life Office at 334-844-4600. To report any violations of this policy, please call the Auburn's Hazing Hotline at 334-844-4564, or contact Auburn's Division of Student Affairs at 334-844-4710 or 334-844-1300. -Adopted April 1989, Amended February, 2003

 

 

Weapons Policy

 

 

Auburn University prohibits possession, use, and transportation of any dangerous or potentially dangerous weapons described below on all University properties.

 

  1. Fixed blade knives concealed on the person or in vehicle (i.e., Bowie knife, knife or instrument of like kind or description)
  2. Shotgun, rifle or other shoulder gun
  3. Pistol or revolver
  4. Air gun (i.e., air or gas-powered rifle or pistol)
  5. Bow & Arrow (i.e., archery equipment)
  6. Slingshots (including throwing weapons)
  7. Swords
  8. Crossbows
  9. Brass Knuckles
  10. Fireworks or explosive devices This policy shall apply to all faculty, staff and students of Auburn University, and to all visitors to the Campus or AU Properties.

 

 

Exclusions:

 

This policy shall not apply to duly authorized law enforcement officials in the lawful discharge of their duties.

 

 

Temporary exclusions may be granted by written permit only by the chief of police or his authorized designee for job related, educational or demonstration purposes.

 

 

Where applicable concerning these instruments, department heads and respective instructors may be granted a blanket authorization for organized activities by the chief of the Auburn University Police or the chief of the campus police for similar activities at the Auburn University at Montgomery campus. Although said organizations must guarantee qualified instruction, safety and security for such activities. Where applicable, all federal, state and local laws and ordinances will be strictly enforced by AUPD or AUM campus police and respective mutual aid agencies and shall be separate from this administrative policy.