Violent or Endangering Behavior

Defined as intentional or reckless act(s) which do cause, or could cause, physical or mental harm to any person (including patients) are prohibited. In addition, actions which threaten or cause a person to believe that the offender may cause physical or mental harm, are also prohibited. Prohibited behavior may include but is not limited to:

• Murder, assault, battery

• Discriminatory harassment & misconduct; 

• Fighting of any kind on College property or at a College sponsored event. Note: Self-defense shall be defined as action taken to protect oneself from assault initiated by another. Evidence must be present of the defender’s attempt to remove him/herself from the scene prior to the altercation, as well as action to defuse the situation.

• Threatening, intimidating, or abusing another person verbally, or via printed material, telephone, e-mail, or other electronic media.

• Hazing is defined as any activity that might reasonably bring embarrassment or emotional, psychological or physical harm to another person, or which might degrade or otherwise compromise the dignity of that person.

• Stalking, or engaging in a pattern of conduct which causes mental distress or the belief that the offender will cause physical harm to the other person. “Pattern of conduct” means two or more actions or incidents closely related in time.