Misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University will generally fall into the following categories listed below as violations of the University Standards. These standards are separate from those prohibited under the University’s Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure under Title IX.

Abuse

Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, and/or any other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.

Abuse of the Student Conduct System

Including but not limited to:

a. Failure to obey the notice from a University official to appear for a meeting or hearing as part of the Student Conduct System.

b. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information during a Student Conduct Process.

c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Student Conduct Process.

d. Institution of a Student Conduct Process proceeding in bad faith.

e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the Student Conduct Process.

f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a Student Conduct Process prior to, and/or during the course of, the Student Conduct Process proceeding.

g. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of a Student Conduct Process prior to, during, and/or after a student conduct code proceeding.

h. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student Code.

i. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Student Conduct Process.

Bullying/Cyberbullying 

Bullying/Cyberbullying is defined as repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to cause reasonable fear or intended to hurt, control, or diminish another person physically or mentally, and that is not speech or conduct otherwise protected by University policies.

The Title IX Coordinator, or designee, will be involved in the assessment of the complaint and will work in conjunction with thother University officials to address concerns of bullying in cases where bullying may be a gender-based offense.

Community Relations Violation

Linfield University is a part of the McMinnville and Portland communities; therefore, all students have an obligation to behave in a manner that creates good relationships with surrounding neighborhoods and/or neighbors. A student's behavior on and off campus is subject to Linfield University policies as well as any rules, regulations, and laws applicable to McMinnville and Portland. Furthermore, local police have jurisdiction on and off any Linfield University campus. Students approached by campus and/or local authorities must show identification upon request, be truthful, and comply with requests made by those acting within the scope of their authority while doing their duty.

Dishonesty in University Business

Students are expected to act with integrity and report incidents in good faith. Dishonest behavior includes, but is not limited to: knowingly reporting a false emergency; knowingly making false accusation of misconduct; misrepresentation of self through technology, University or related documents by actions such as forgery, alteration, or improper transfer; possession, use or manufacturing of a false identification document; submission of information known by the submitter to be false to a University official, cheating, plagiarism, facilitating academic dishonesty, or other forms of academic dishonesty (see Academic Integrity Policy).

Disorderly Conduct

Students and student organizations may not engage in behavior that threatens others or the security or functioning of the University; damages property; disrupts the peace or interferes with the normal operation of the University or University sponsored events; and/or infringes on the rights of others. Disruptive conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Reckless and/or negligent behavior that impacts the learning and living environment of the community.
• Disruption or prevention of any University activity or normal functioning of the University.
• Providing false information or failing to provide information to staff, interfering with staff while they are performing their duties, or being uncooperative.
• Violations of no contact orders.
• Tampering with safety equipment.
• Excessive noise (see noise policy), which interferes with classes, University offices, residence hall neighbors, or other campus and community activities.
• Failure to disperse when a building, office, or campus space is closed, or during an emergency evacuation process.
• Public nudity and/or “streaking”.
• Urinating or defecating in public spaces.
• Hallway sports.
• Taking pictures of filming someone where reasonable privacy is expected.

Disruption of University Processes

Intentional disruption, obstruction, or interference with the process of instruction, research, administration, student discipline, or any other service or activity provided or sponsored by the University, including its public service functions on or off campus, or of other authorized non- University activities when the conduct occurs on University premises.

Endangering Behavior

Unwelcome conduct that impacts the health, safety or well-being of any person, including but not limited to:

• Reckless conduct that injures, disregards, or endangers the safety or health of any member of the University community, including oneself.
• Making physical contact of an insulting, provoking, or provocative nature with an individual.
• Engaging in behavior that is so persistent, pervasive, or severe as to deny a person’s ability to participate in the University community.

Failure to Comply

Failure to comply with the direction of University or public officials acting in the performance of their duties in a timely manner (as perceived by the University or Public Officials) and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.

Failure within Adjudication

Contempt of adjudicative proceedings, including impairing or interrupting the due course of proceedings of University hearing officers/bodies.

False Documents

Forgery or the alteration and/or unauthorized use of University documents, records, or forms.

False Information

Knowingly providing false information to University officials or officers of instruction or administration.

Harassment

Any violation of the Anti-Harassment Policy. This includes retaliation as defined in the Anti-Harassment Policy.

Hazing

Any violation of the Hazing Policy. 

Interfering with the Rights of Others

Conduct which adversely affects the member’s suitability as a member of the University community or which interferes with the rights and privileges of another member of the University community.

Lewd or Indecent Behavior

Engaging in behavior can be seen as lewd or indecent to a reasonable person including, but not limited to, profanity, indecent exposure, lewd or obscene expressions, observing others without their consent in a private space, disrespectful and disruptive statements toward University personnel during the course of performing their job, public urination.

Menacing

Any verbal, written, or gesticulated act that a reasonable person would take to be a credible threat of attack against one’s physical well-being or property. 

Misuse of Keys or ID

Unauthorized possession, use, or duplication of University keys or identification cards. Facilitating such use.

Property Destruction

Damage, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of personal property located on the University campus or property owned or controlled by the University. Please see information on damage billing for residential students on the Residence Life website.

Sales and Solicitation Violation

Linfield prohibits on-campus sales, in any form, of goods or services not contracted for or by the University, ASLU, or their officially recognized clubs and organizations. All authorized vendors must be registered and approved by the Director of Student Activities in McMinnville or the Student Life Office in Portland. No sales may be conducted door-to-door.

Every vendor must be sponsored by a Linfield department or organization. The sponsoring organization or vendor may seek approval from the Office of Student Activities. Upon approval, the Office of Student Activities must approve the time and location of the visit and/or sale. 

Any Linfield organization may sponsor only one such sale per academic year. The vendor must post a sign at the point of sale indicating the sponsoring organization.

Smoking, Vaping, Nicotine, and Tobacco Violation

In compliance with the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act and for life safety reasons, smoking (including e-cigarettes) and vaping is prohibited in all indoor areas of Linfield University, including but not limited to classrooms, hallways, lounges, laboratories, offices, dining areas, residence hall rooms, apartments, and all housing managed by Linfield University. Smoking and vaping is similarly prohibited at all indoor and outdoor public gatherings held on campus, regardless of the sponsor, in all University vehicles, and within 30 feet of building entrances or open windows on the McMinnville Campus. The Portland Campus is 100% tobacco free. 

Chewing tobacco of any kind is prohibited in all indoor areas of Linfield University, including but not limited to classrooms, hallways, lounges, laboratories, offices, dining areas, fieldhouses, and any University building with the exception of a student's residence hall room and/or apartment.

For public health reasons, smoking and vaping is similarly prohibited at all indoor and outdoor public gatherings held on campus, regardless of the sponsor. Smoking and vaping are also prohibited in all University vehicles. Smoking and vaping are not permitted within 30 feet of building entrances or open windows on the McMinnville Campus. The Portland Campus is 100% tobacco free.

Stalking

Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (1) Fear for the person's safety or the safety of others; or (2) Suffer substantial emotional distress.

Theft

The attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the University or property of a member of the University community or other personal or public property, on or off campus.

Threats or Intimidation

Threats, intimidation, bullying, coercion, or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health, safety, personal property or academic participation or success of any person.

Unauthorized Presence

Unauthorized entry into, presence in, or use of University property, including facilities, residence halls, equipment, or resources (including, for example, library materials or loaned electronics). 

This may also include rooftops, construction areas, or restricted locations. Students are expected to respect posted restrictions and not enter closed areas without authorization.

Uncivil Behavior based on Protected Category

Uncivil, disrespectful, or intolerant behavior based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, or physical handicap or other disabling condition.

Violation of Law

Violation of any federal, state, or local law.