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All students are expected to act responsibly and respectful in and outside of the classroom at all times. The following misconduct would constitute a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and result in disciplinary action.
01. Intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening, or causing physical harm to any person
or the College
02. Verbal abuse, intimidation, or harassment of another person or group of persons
03. Disrespectful or disorderly conduct including, but not limited to, obscene behavior, vulgar and
profane language, and inappropriate dress
04. Fire Safety
a. Tampering with safety alarms or equipment
b. Failure to evacuate or provide reasonable cooperation during an emergency
c. Knowingly creating a fire hazard that impacts the health and safety of community
members
05. Possession of a weapon on campus property and residence including, but not limited to,
firearms, guns, knives, or any other object to cause harm.
06. Drug policy
a. Possession, use, sale, or distribution or illegal drugs
b. Illegal sale, distribution, or abuse of legal pharmaceuticals
c. Possession of drug paraphernalia including but not limited to any legitimate
equipment, product, or material that is created or modified for making, using, or
concealing illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
07. Alcohol policy
a. Possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or alcohol-infused
products
b. Possession of alcohol paraphernalia including but not limited to any legitimate
equipment, product, or material that is created or modified for making, using, or
concealing alcohol. Examples include, but are not limited to shot glasses, flasks, funnels,
etc.
08. Theft of or being in possession of student or college-owned property
09. Vandalism, damage, destruction, or unauthorized use of student or college-owned property
10. Trespassing or unauthorized access to BFIT grounds, buildings, classroom, or offices
11. Failure to comply
a. With the lawful directions of any BFIT official, staff member, faculty, or student employee
who is acting in accordance with the duties of the position or who has responsibility on
behalf of the college in the absence of a particular official.
b. Refusal to indentify oneself and present proper identification when requested by BFIT
security or faculty/staff members
c. With the successful completion of assigned sanctions by a Conduct Hearing Officer
within the timeframe provided
12. Gambling, including but not limited to the wagering or admission of money for other things of
value, on College grounds
13. Smoking policy
a. Smoking anywhere inside the BFIT campus buildings or residence hall
b. Smoking within 25 feet of any college entrance
14. Solicitations, sales and promoting for personal gain or profit are prohibited
15. Dishonesty Policy
a. Providing false information to a college official
b. Alteration or misuse of documents, including student identification cards
c. Impersonation, misrepresentation, or fraud
d. Plagiarism or other academic cheating or misconduct
16. Obstruction or disruption of college activities including teaching, college services, discipline,
events, and operation and maintenance of facilities
17. Hazing, in compliance with provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 269:
Sections 17, 18, 19
18. Guest Policy
a. BFIT students are responsible for any violations of the Code by their guest
b. Leaving a non-student guest unattended on campus grounds
19. Bias-related Harassment and Discrimination Policy
20. Sexual Misconduct Policy
21. Social networking misconduct
a. Posting offensive or inappropriate pictures, comments, or other information online about
the College or on College-maintained websites
b. Offensively and inappropriately representing the college online in pictures or comments
22. Information Technology and Computer Use Policy
a. Unauthorized use of computer accounts
b. Using the college network to gain unauthorized access to any computer system
c. Connecting unauthorized equipment to the campus network
d. Unauthorized attempts to circumvent data protection schemes or uncover security
loopholes
e. Knowingly or carelessly performing an act that will interfere with the normal operation
of computer, terminals, peripherals, or networks
f. Knowingly or carelessly running or installing on any computer system or network, or
giving to another user a program intended to damage or to place an excessive load on
a computer system or network
g. Deliberately wasting/overloading computing resources, such as printing too many
copies of a document
h. Violating terms of applicable software
i. Violating copyright laws and their fair use provisions through inappropriate
reproduction or dissemination of copyrighted text, images, etc, including textbooks and
other academic resources
j. Using college resources for commercial activity such as creating products or services for
sale
k. Using electronic mail to harass or threaten others
l. Initiating or propagating electronic chain letters
m. Inappropriate mass mailing, including “spamming,” “flooding,” and “bombing” of
electronic users
n. Forging the identity of a user or machine in an electronic communication
o. Transmitting or reproducing materials that are slanderous or defamatory in nature or
that otherwise violate exiting laws of BFIT regulations
p. Displaying obscene, lewd, or sexually harassing images or text in a public computer lab
or location that can in view of others
q. Attempting to monitor or tamper with another user’s electronic communications, or
reading, copying, changing, or deleting another user’s files or software without the
explicit agreement of the owner
23. Residence Life Policies
a. Health and safety; excessive clutter
b. Hall sports are not permitted anywhere inside the building
c. Pets are prohibited
d. Proper attire and shoes are required in the Dining Facility, lobby area, living room,
mezzanine, TV room, laundry and ironing room
e. Quiet and courtesy hours
24. Inciting others to commit or being an accessory to commit any violations to the Code
25. Violation of any general College policy, student life policy, residence life policy, federal, state
or local law is prohibited
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