MassArt Student Handbook 2025-2026 by Massachusetts College of Art and Design

AbouttheHandbook

The Student Handbook provides important information for students Each student is responsible for reading and understanding the rules and regulations of the College also presentedinthesepages.StudentsaresubjecttoCollegerulesandregulationsassoonas theyarriveoncampus

WhiletheHandbookdescribestheCollegeʼsformalrulesandregulations,itservesamuch broader purpose for all of us Itoutlinestheoverallstandardsthatweconsidercrucialto our existence as an academic community. For example, the first few pages of the Handbook describe our mission, our values, and our commitment to freedom of expression These statements will give you a sense of the values andbeliefsthatshape andinformcampuslife.Pleasetakethetimetoreadthemandtoconsidertheimportance thatweplaceonrespectfuldiscourse,honesty,trust,fairness,andresponsibility.

Although we believe this handbook tobeaccurateasofthedateofpublication,changes will undoubtedly occur. Various committees and administrators of the College with responsibilityfortheareascoveredbytheHandbookreservetherighttomakechangesin College regulations, policies, procedures, and other matters as mayfromtimetotimebe deemed appropriate. Students will receive or have access to information on any such changesvianoticesfromtheappropriateoffice.

MassArt students wishing further information concerning matters dealt within this Handbook should contact the Associate Vice-President & Dean of Students Pleasenote thatallAcademicPoliciescanbefoundintheAcademicCatalog.

Sincerely,

CoreyZink,EdD VicePresident,StudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagement

MissionStatement

MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignisapublic,independentinstitutionthatprepares artists,designers,andeducatorsfromdiversebackgroundstoshapecommunities, economies,andculturesforthecommongood

VALUES

Wepursueajust,compassionate,andequitablelearningenvironment.

Wecultivaterigorouscreativepracticesbyobserving,questioning,makingandremaking.

Wehonorcourage,honesty,mutualrespect,andself-expression.

Webelieveinthepowerofartanddesigntotransformourworld.

AlcoholPolicy ALCOHOLUSEREGULATIONS

TheuseofalcoholatMassArtissubjecttotherequirements,restrictions,andapprovals prescribedbythisalcoholpolicy.MassArtobservesalllawsandregulationsgoverningthe sale,purchase,andservingofalcoholicbeveragesbyallmembersofitscommunity,and expectsthattheselawsandregulationswillbeadheredtoatalleventsassociatedwiththe college ThisincludesallactivitiesonMassArtʼscampus,andactivitiesatoff-campus functionssponsoredorsupportedbyMassArtoranyofitsaffiliatedgroups.

ThisalcoholpolicypermitstheresponsibleuseofalcoholbymembersoftheMassArt communitywhoareatorabovethelegaldrinkingageoftwenty-one21.Itprohibitsall otherusesofalcoholbymembersoftheMassArtcommunity.Theobligationtoobserve existinglawsandregulationsinanenvironmentwherethemajorityoftheundergraduate studentbodyisnotoflegaldrinkingagemakesitnecessaryfortheCollegetoimpose constraintsonthosewhoareoflegaldrinkingage.Thefactthatsomeoneisoflegal drinkingagedoesnotexempthimorherfromtherequirementsofthecollegeʼsalcohol policy

Thefollowinggeneralrulesapplytotheuseandservingofalcoholunderthispolicy:

● PossessionanduseofalcoholareprohibitedatSmithHall

● Where students of the college are present, alcohol will be allowed only at specially registered events. Procedures for planning and serving alcohol at a registeredevent(seesectionIIIbelow)mustbeinplace

● PublicSafetyofficersandothercollegeofficialswillmonitorandstrictlyenforce thesepolicies.

● Large student events that involveoutsideadvertisingwillbesubjecttostricter controlsthan,forexample,anopeningreceptionforanexhibition

● Alcoholicbeveragesmayonlybepossessedby,servedto,orconsumedby personsoflegaldrinkingage:

○ AteventsthathavebeenregisteredwithorapprovedbyMassArt;

○ InareasoftheMassArtcampusthatareallowedtoservealcohol(see

site-specificlocationsinsectionIIIbelow);

○ Inon-campusstaffresidences,andbystudentsoflegaldrinkingagein individualstudentresidenceroomsintheArtistsʼResidenceandTree House.

Exceptasfollows,alcoholservedataregisteredeventmustbeservedbyDiningServices. TheonlytypeofeventservingalcoholthatdoesnotrequireDiningServicesisaclosed eventsponsoredbyanadministrativeoracademicdepartment.

Anexampleofthiswouldbeagraduatestudiesreceptionforgraduatestudentsonly.For theseevents,acertifiedserverisrecommended Forallothereventsthatarein site-specificlocations(seebelow),anAlcoholServerhiredthroughDiningServicesmay servealcohol,providedthattherequirementsofthispolicyhavebeenfollowedandthe eventisregisteredandapprovedinaccordancewithsectionIII.

Possessing,serving,orconsumingalcoholisprohibitedunderallothercircumstanceson theMassArtcampus

PLANNINGANDSERVINGALCOHOLATEVENTS

A.ProcedureForPlanningAnEventWith Alcohol

1.EventOrganizer

TheEventOrganizeristheindividualfromthesponsoringMassArt organization,department,orresidencehallwhotakesprimary responsibilityfortheevent Theyareresponsibleforunderstanding thisalcoholpolicyforplanningandservingalcoholatevents.They must:

● BeamemberoftheMassArtcommunity

● Beaminimumof21yearsofage,

● HireanAlcoholServerthroughDiningServices

● Bepresentfortheentireevent,and

● Besoberandnotconsumealcoholduringtheevent Incaseswhereeventsareco-hostedorco-sponsoredwith organizationsnotaffiliatedwiththecollege,MassArtwillconsiderthe OfficeofCollegeandVisitingEventsprimarilyresponsibleforthe event Theeventregistrationgroupsignerswillonlyaccept reservationsandlogisticalarrangementsmadebytheMassArt affiliatedorganizer.

2.EventRegistrationPolicyToServeAlcohol AtEvents

All events, whether organized/sponsored by students, faculty, staff, student groups, or departments, must be registered and approved withtheComplexEventAdvisingGroup.Inaddition,allinvitedgroups

who utilize college facilities are subject to the event registration processandprocedures.

Iftheeventorganizerisplanninganeventwithalcohol,theymust starttheeventregistrationprocessthirty30calendardaysormore beforethescheduledevent.Iftheeventorganizerisplanninganevent withoutalcohol,he/she/theymuststarttheeventregistrationprocess fifteen15calendardaysormorebeforethescheduledevent

● Alleventswherealcoholisanticipatedtobeservedmust submittheEventRegistrationFormandAlcoholProposal Formatleasttwenty-one21calendardayspriortothe event.

● TheAlcoholProposalFormmustbesignedbytheEvent OrganizerʼsareaVicePresident;theVicePresidentof StudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagement oran appropriatedesigneeisresponsibleforauthorizingall student-sponsoredeventswherealcoholisbeingproposed tobeserved.

3.E-MailDecisionNotiﬁcationWillBeSentTo

TheEventOrganizer

➔ Ifthealcoholproposalisdeniedforaspecificevent,noalcohol willbeallowedtobeservedatthatspecificevent Thisdecision willbefinalwithnoappeal

➔ Ifthealcoholproposalisapproved,theeventorganizermust followtheproceduresforservingalcoholataneventdescribed insectionBbelow

B. ProceduresForServingAlcoholAtAn Event

1.HiringAnAlcoholServerFromDining Services

Ifapprovalisgiventoaneventorganizertohostaneventwithalcohol, theeventorganizermustcontactDiningServicestohireanAlcohol Serverfortheapprovedevent.DiningServicesand/ortheir subcontractorsaretheonlyvendorapprovedtoservealcoholon MassArtʼscampus.

2.HiringAnAlcoholServerFromDining Services

Ifapprovalisgiventoaneventorganizertohostaneventwithalcohol,

theeventorganizermustcontactDiningServicestohireanAlcohol Serverfortheapprovedevent.DiningServicesand/ortheir subcontractorsaretheonlyvendorapprovedtoservealcoholon MassArtʼscampus.

3.GeneralGuidelinesToServeAlcoholAtAn Event

A. RestrictionsOnTheUseOfStudentActivityFunds

ItisprohibitedtouseMassArtStudentGovernmentFeeFundsto purchasealcohol Inthecaseofeventssponsoredbyacademic departments,orbyadministrativeoffices,thisprohibitionmay bewaivedwiththeapprovaloftherelevantVicePresident,or otherseniorofficer,basedonadeterminationthatthe requirementsforservingalcoholateventsareunderstoodand willbeobserved.Theprohibitionmaynotbewaivedwhenthe sponsoringorganizationisstudent-run.Funds,however,from student-runorganizationsmaybeusedtohireDiningService alcoholservers.

B. AdvertisingAtAnEventWhereAlcoholWillBeServed Advertisingmustfocusontheevent,notthealcohol.Phrases suchas“BeveragesAvailableˮand“PositiveIDRequiredˮare acceptable,whilephrasessuchas“Wine&CheeseParty,ˮ“Free BeerandWine,ˮand“BeerBashˮarenot Advertisingmaynot promotetheavailabilityoffreealcohol,providedetailsofthe typeorbrandofalcoholtobeserved,orincludephrasessuch as“AllYouCanDrinkˮAcopyofadvertisingmustbesubmitted withtheeventregistrationform

C. Site-SpecificLocations

Alcoholmayonlybeservedinthefollowingsite-specific locationsandONLYaftertheeventisregisteredandapproved:

● ArnheimGallery(includingthecorridor)BrantGallery

● DMCAtrium

● DoranGallery(includingthecorridorarea)Frances EuphemiaThompsonGalleryGodineGallery

● GraduateLoungeHuntingtonRoom,DMCKennedy building

● CafeteriaKennedy280

● MassArtArtMuseumMAAMNorthCrackertorium

● PozenCenter(includingthecorridor,North181,andthe ScreeningRooms)

● StudentLifeGallery

● TowerLobbyCourtyard

D. PublicSafety

PublicSafetymayrequireanadditionalpublicsafetyofficerdetailfora four-hourminimum Thecostoftheadditionalpublicsafetyofficerwill bepaidbytheorganizationsponsoringtheevent PublicSafetyreserves

therighttohalttheservingofalcoholatanyeventiftheyobserveany violationsofthealcoholpolicy.

E. AgeRequirement

Atanyeventatwhichalcoholisserved,allguests,includingstudents, MUSTbetwenty-one21yearsofageoroldertobeservedortodrink alcohol.Alcoholmaynotbeservedtoanyindividualwhoisunder twenty-one21yearsofage.Violationofthissectionmayresultina fineof$1,000,6monthsimprisonment,orbothunderMassachusetts lawMGL c138,§§34

F. AdmissionToAnEvent

Ifafeeforadmissionischargedatthedoororotherwise,itcannotbe usedtocoverthecostofalcohol

G. Non-AlcoholicBeveragesAndFood

AlleventsMUSThavedoubletheamountofnon-alcoholicbeverages basedontheamountofalcoholicbeveragesavailableandservefoodto guests.

AlcoholServerGuidelines

● AllservershiredthroughDiningServicesandeventorganizersmust remainsoberandnotconsumealcoholduringtheevent

● AlldrinksMUSTbeindividuallypouredandservedtocustomersor guests.

● Aservermaynotservemorethanonedrinktoonepersonatanyone time,withtwodrinksbeingthemaximumperpersonforathree-hour servingtime.

● Alcoholmustbeattendedatalltimes.Guestsmustneverbeabletohelp themselvestodrinks

● Pitchersorkegsmustnotbeserved.

● AppropriatesignagemustbedisplayedindicatingthatanIDisrequired foralcoholconsumption Proofofagewillbecheckedwhenalcoholis beingservedbyDiningServicesand/ortheirsubcontractors.

SocialHost/Organizer

UnderMassachusettslaw,ahost/organizerofaneventmaybeheldliablefortheinjuries sufferedbyothersifthehostkneworshouldhaveknownthataguestwasdrunkand neverthelessgave/permittedtheguesttotakeanalcoholicdrinkandthereafter,becauseof theguestʼsintoxication,theguestnegligentlycausedinjurytoothers.Iftheguestwho causesaninjuryisaminor,thehostwhoservedthealcoholorpermittedalcoholtobe servedtotheminormightbeheldliabletootherseveniftheminorwasalreadyintoxicated whentheminorwasservedalcohol.

BicyclesandMopeds

ThePublicSafetyDepartmentencouragesalternativetransportationtoandfromthe collegeincludingtravelingthecitystreetswithbicycles,mopeds,andmotorcycles.

Afewsimplebuteffectiveguidelinescanhelpmakeyourtrip,andusingalternative transportation,safe.

Bicyclesshouldbesecuredtodesignatedracksandareasonly,andnottorailings, banisters,orfences Bicyclessecuredinunauthorizedareasareatincreasedriskoftheft andofblockingentrancesandexits Atnotimemayanyvehiclebeplacedonafire escapeorstairwell.

Ifyoudorideabicycleormoped,remembertoweartheappropriatehelmetandsecure yourvehiclewithaneffectivelockingdevice.PleasecontactMassArtPublicSafety Departmentforadviceandhandoutsregardingbikesecurityandsafety

ThePublicSafetyDepartmentalsooperatesabicycleregistrationservicethatcan discouragetheftandmayassistintherecoveryofastolenbike

Parkingofmopedsandmotorcyclesisnotpermittedonthecitysidewalks,orcollege walkways,andrepeatviolatorswillbeticketed.Motorizedvehiclesshouldbeparkedonly atCityofBostonmunicipalparkingspaces.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingparkingofbikesormopedscontact617879 7810 andasktospeakwiththesupervisor.

CommunityStandards

MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignMassArt)isapublic,independentinstitutionthat preparesartists,designers,andeducatorsfromdiversebackgroundstoshape communities,economies,andculturesforthecommongood Wepursueajust,compassionate,andequitablelearningenvironment.

Wecultivaterigorouscreativepracticesbyobserving,questioning,makingandremaking. Wehonorcourage,honesty,mutualrespect,andself-expression

Webelieveinthepowerofartanddesigntotransformourworld

MassArtexpectsitsstudentstobegoodcitizensandconductthemselvesinanappropriate manneratalltimes,whetheron-campusoroff-campus MassArtstudentsshouldactwith integrity,demonstrateresponsiblebehavior,andareencouragedtobeactivebystanders.

TheCommunityStandardsareestablishedtosupportstudentsʼpursuitofeducation, upholdtheeducationalmissionoftheCollege,andmaintaintheCollegeʼsrelationshipwith thesurroundingcommunityandpartnerschools.

Underthetermsoftheirenrollment,individualstudentsandstudentorganizationsareboundbythese StandardsandacknowledgetherightoftheCollegetotakedisciplinaryactionforbehaviorthat violatestheseStandards Thestandardsareapplicableandshallbeenforcedwithrespecttobehavior throughoutenrollmentatthecollege.TheenforcementoftheseCommunityStandardsisan educationalendeavorthatfostersstudentsʼeducational,personal,andsocialdevelopmentbyactively engagingintheresolutionprocess.

StudentRights

Definitions

DisciplinaryOffenses

AcademicMisconductProcedures

StudentRights&Responsibilities

StudentshaveaRIGHTto:

Fairandequitabletreatment.PrivacyandconfidentialityinaccordancewiththeFamilyEducational RightsandPrivacyActFERPA.

StudentsareRESPONSIBLEfor:

Beingknowledgeableofandcomplyingwithfederal,state,andlocallawsandordinances.

Beingknowledgeableofandcomplyingwithalldirectives,policies,andproceduresof MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign

Choosingbehaviorthatdoesnotinterferewiththelearningenvironmentofothersbothonandoff campus.

CheckingtheirMassArtemail,MassArtConnectandreviewingallinformationsharedwiththemby Collegeofficials.

PHILOSOPHYANDLEARNINGOUTCOMES

ByactivelyengagingintheCommunityStandardsresolutionprocesses,studentsshall:

Understandtheimpactoftheirchoicesontheiracademicandpersonalsuccess; Acceptpersonalresponsibilityforchoicesanddecisionsmadeandtheimpactoftheirbehavioron othersattheCollege;

Recognizetheroleofthecommunitystandardsasapartoftheoveralleducationalexperience;and

Identifywaystoaddresstheirbehaviorsoitdoesnotnegativelyimpacttheirlong-termeducational goalsorthecollegecommunityinthefuture

AUTHORITYOFTHECOMMUNITYSTANDARDS

TheSeniorStudentAffairsOfficerSSAOhasultimateauthorityforadministrationoftheCommunity Standardsandmaydelegateday-to-dayoversighttotheirdesignee TheSSAO,ordesignee,may appointCommunityStandardsOfficersCSOorHearingBoardMembersasnecessarytoeffectively andefficientlyadministertheseCommunityStandards.TheSSAO,ordesignee,willconducttraining sessionsforthoseresponsibleforadjudicatingcasesfollowingtheprocessoutlinedbythese CommunityStandardsandwillmanageandmaintainallrecordspertainingtotheadministrationand enforcementoftheseCommunityStandards

VIOLATIONSOFTHELAW

Allegedviolationsoffederal,state,andlocallawsmaybereviewedandaddressedundertheCode WhenanoffenseoccursoverwhichtheCollegehasjurisdiction,theCollegeconductprocesswillgo forwardregardlessofanycivilorcriminalcomplaintorprocessthatmayarisefromthesameincident.

TheCollegereservestherighttoexerciseitsauthorityofinterimsuspensionuponnotificationthata studentisfacingacriminalinvestigation.

DISCRIMINATION

Incidentsinvolvingdiscriminationwillbeaddressedundertheresolutionproceduresoutlinedinthe EqualOpportunity,Non-discrimination,andTitleIX Plan.Thosereports shallbeaddressed according totheCollegeʼsEqualOpportunity,Non-discrimination,andTitleIX Plan

AMNESTY

MedicalAmnesty

Alwayscall911orPublicSafetyat617 879 7800forhelpifsomeone:

● Passesoutandcannotbeawakened

● Vomitswhilepassedout

● Stopsbreathing

● Hasaseizure

● Oranyothermedicalemergency

Insituationsofmedicalemergenciescausedbyalcoholand/orotherdruguse,theprimaryconcernis thehealthandsafetyoftheindividual(s)involved Nostudentseekingmedicalassistanceforan alcoholorotherdrug-relatedemergencywillbesubjecttoCollegedisciplinaryactionfortheviolation ofpossessionorconsumptionofalcoholordrugs Thispolicyshallextendtothereferring student/organizationwhocalledformedicalassistancesolongasthereferringstudent/organization remainswiththestudentexperiencingthemedicalemergencyuntilmedicalassistancearrives

Studentsmustmeetwithanadministratororcounselingservicesuponreturnfrommedicaltreatment orwithin24hoursofbeingevaluated.AtthediscretionoftheCollege,studentsreceivingmedical amnestyfromdisciplinaryactionmayberequiredtocompleteamandatoryalcoholand/ordrug evaluationandeducationalsessionsand,whereindicated,mayberequiredtoseekfurthertreatment. Failuretocompletetheassignedsupportiveactionsmayresultindisciplinaryaction

InsituationswheretherearerepeatedusesoftheMedicalAmnestyprovisionwithintheCommunity Standards,theCollegereservestherighttotakedisciplinaryactiononacase-by-casebasis regardlessofthemannerinwhichtheincidentwasreported

Studentsmaybehesitanttoreportsexualmisconductoutofconcernthatthey,orwitnesses,mightbe allegedtohaveviolatedtheCollegeʼsalcoholand/ordrugpolicies WhiletheCollegedoesnot condoneviolationsofpolicy,apriorityisplacedontheneedtoaddresssexualmisconduct. Accordingly,CollegeofficialswillnotinitiatetheCommunityStandardsprocessagainstastudentwho, ingoodfaith,reports,witnesses,orpossessespersonalknowledgeofsexualmisconduct.More informationaboutamnestyforreportingsexualmisconductcanbefoundintheCollegeʼsEqual Opportunity,Non-discrimination,andTitleIXPlan.

Definitions

Thesedefinitionsaremeanttoprovideclarityoflanguageandmaynotbeall-encompassing explanationsofthetermsprovided.

AdministrativeResolution–Aresolutionofacomplaint,whichismutuallyagreeduponbytheCSO andtheStudentorStudentOrganization AnAdministrativeResolutionwillbedocumentedinwriting andsignedbytheCSOandtheStudentorStudentOrganization.AnAdministrativeResolutionshall resultinaStudentwaivingtheirrighttoaStudentConductBoardhearingorAppeal

Advisor–Advisormeansanypersonwhoaccompaniesarespondent,acomplainant,oravictimfor thelimitedpurposeofprovidingsupportandguidance.

AppealsOfficer–TheCollegeʼsdesignatedadministratorresponsibleforreviewingappealsin accordancewiththedisciplinaryprocessesoutlinedintheCommunityStandards.TheCollegeʼs AppealsOfficeristheVicePresidentforStudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagementordesignee.In casesofacademicdishonesty,theAppealsOfficeristheProvostordesignee

BusinessDayDayShallmeananyday,MondaythroughFriday,thattheCollegeisopen.All reasonableeffortsshallbemadetoexpeditestudentconductprocesses,buttheSSAO,ordesignee, mayextendtimelimitsattheirdiscretionwithnoticetoallpartiesinwriting,includingforinclement weatherand/orunplannedclosures.

CollegeProperty:Allland,buildings,facilities,andotherpropertyinthepossessionoforowned, used,orcontrolledbytheCollege.

CommunityStandardsfile:Theprinted/written/electronicfilethatholdsallmaterialsrelatedto conductcases,whichmayincludebutisnotlimitedtoincidentreport(s),correspondence,witness statements,anddisciplinaryhistory.Inlimitedcircumstances,conductinformationmaybemaintained inastudentʼsEducationalRecord

CommunityStandardsOfficerCSO–AcollegestaffmemberwhoisauthorizedbytheSenior StudentAffairsOfficer,ordesignee,toadministeranyaspectoftheCommunityStandards.

Complaint:AnallegationofaviolationoftheCommunityStandards,whichisfiledwithorbytheSSAO orCSO.

DisciplinaryHold–meansanadministrativeholdplacedonastudentʼsrecordoronaStudent Organizationʼsactivitiesorprivileges Studentswithadisciplinaryholdmaynotregisterforclassesor

accessofficialtranscripts.StudentOrganizationsmaynothostmeetings,events,orotherwisebe recognized

EducationalRecords–arethoserecordsthataredirectlyrelatedtoastudentandmaintainedby MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignorbyapartyactingfortheCollege.Theseinclude,butare notlimitedto,papers,examinations,gradeinformation,transcripts,disciplinaryinformation,billingand financialaidinformation.

Guests–meansanindividualwhoisnotcurrentlyenrolledatMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign whoisanassociateorinviteeofastudentand/orStudentOrganization.

Policy–isanyregulationoftheCollege,including,butnotlimitedto,thosepublishedinthe CommunityStandards,theStudentHandbook,theEqualOpportunity,Non-discriminationandTitle IX Plan,ResidenceHallHandbook,licenseoccupancyagreementsandtheAcademicCatalog.

Sanctions–Anobligationthatastudentorstudentorganizationmustabidebyorcompletewhen foundresponsibleforviolatingtheStudentCommunityStandards.Sanctionsarenotrequiredtobe imposedprogressively,butarebasedontheseverityand/orfrequencyoftheviolation.

Sanctionsunderthispolicyshallinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

WrittenWarning–AnofficialwrittennoticetoastudentthattheirconductisinviolationofCollege rulesorregulations.

Restrictions/LossofPrivileges–Restrictionorlossofprivilegesasastudentforaspecifiedperiodof time,includingbutnotlimitedto:attendingCollegeclasses,eventsand/oractivities;accessingCollege propertyorspecificallydesignatedareas;orparticipatinginCollegeorganizations.

EducationalSanction–Aprojectordevelopmentalactivityimposedwiththegoalofeducatingthe studentaboutpersonalresponsibilityand/ortheimpactsoftheirbehavior.

Restitution–Theassessmentoffinancialchargesorotherformsofreimbursementforanydamageor lossincurredbytheCollegeoranymembersoftheCollegecommunity.

Parental/GuardianNotification:Studentsmustinformtheirparentand/orlegalguardianoftheir involvementinandresponsibilityforviolationsoftheCommunityStandards Thestudentʼsparent and/orlegalguardianmustcalladesignatedadministratortoinformthemthatthestudenthasspoken tothemregardingtheincidentandviolation(s).

DisciplinaryProbationI:DisciplinaryProbationIisaserious,documentedwarningthatastudentʼs behaviorhasbreachedthestandardsoftheCollegecommunitybeyondtheparametersofastandard verbalorwrittenwarning.Subsequentviolationsduringtheperiodof probationarelikelytoleadto moreseriousdisciplinaryaction.Probationlastsforapredeterminedamountoftimebasedonthe severityofthepolicyviolation.StudentsonDisciplinaryProbationIarestillconsideredtobeingood disciplinarystandingattheCollege,buteligibilitytoparticipateincertainprogramsmaybeaffected, includingbutnotlimitedtorepresentingthestudentbodyasamemberoftheSGAExecutiveBoard andbecomingorremainingamemberofresidencelifestaff.

DisciplinaryProbationIIDisciplinaryProbationIIresultsinamoreserious,documentedwarningthat astudentʼsbehaviorhasbreachedthestandardsoftheCollegecommunitywellbeyondthe parametersofastandardverbalorwrittenwarning.Furtherpolicyviolationsduringtheperiodof DisciplinaryProbationIImayleadtosuspensionfromtheCollege Probationlastsforapredetermined amountoftimebasedontheseverityofthepolicyviolation.StudentsonDisciplinaryProbationIIare notconsideredtobeingooddisciplinarystandingattheCollegeforthedurationofprobationandare ineligibletoparticipateinCollegeactivitiesunlessanexemptionismadebytheSeniorStudentAffairs Officer.

Suspension–SeparationfromtheCollegeoraprogram,withoutfinancialreimbursement,fora specifiedperiodoftimenottoexceedfouracademicyears.Conditionsforreadmissionmaybe specified,includingareinstatementreviewandmeetingwiththeSSAOordesigneetodemonstrate thatthestudentispreparedtoreturntotheCollegeenvironmentandabidebytheexpectationsof behavioroutlinedintheStudentCommunityStandards.Duringthesuspensionperiod,thestudentmay notregisterorparticipateinclasses,useCollegecommunicationsystemssuchase-mail,orenter CollegepropertyandlosesallprivilegestoparticipateinanyCollegefunctions,events,oractivities withoutpriorwrittenapprovalfromtheSSAOordesignee

Anysuspensionmaybe“deferredˮforadesignatedperiodoftime,nottoexceedone1semester. Deferredsuspensionwillbeutilizedinuniquecircumstanceswheredeferringthesuspensionwouldbe inthebestinterestofthestudentasdeterminedbytheSSAOordesignee Astudentondeferred suspensionwhoisfoundresponsibleforanadditionalviolationoftheCommunityStandardsmaybe issuedadditionalsanctions,uptoandincludingexpulsion

Anysuspensionmayalsobeheld“inAbeyanceˮforadesignatedperiodoftime.Uponcompletionof thedesignatedperiodoftime,thesanctionwillbefulfilled.Astudentonsuspensioninabeyancewho isfoundresponsibleforanadditionalviolationoftheCommunityStandardswillbeimmediately suspendedfortheremainderofthedesignatedtimeandmayfaceadditionalsanctions,uptoand includingexpulsion

Expulsion–PermanentseparationfromtheCollegeoraprogramwithoutfinancialreimbursement.An expelledstudentmaynotbereadmittedtotheCollegeoraprogramandanotationofexpulsionfrom theCollegeshallbeplacedonthestudentʼsofficialCollegetranscript

ResidenceHallstudentsmaybesubjecttospecificsanctions:

RelocationofResidence–Requiredreassignmenttoanothercampusresidencelocation.

ResidenceHallSuspension–Temporaryseparationofthestudentfromtheresidencehall,without financialreimbursement,foraspecifiedperiodoftime.Duringthesuspensionperiod,thestudentmay notaccesstheresidencehallsasaguestwithoutwrittenpermissionfromtheDirectorofHousingand ResidenceLife.

ResidenceHallExpulsion–Permanentseparationofthestudentfromtheresidencehall,without financialreimbursement Thestudentmaynotentertheresidencehallsunderanycircumstances

SeniorStudentAffairsOfficer–ThisistheindividualchargedwithoverseeingstudentlifeatMassArt. TheSeniorStudentAffairsOfficerSSAOmaydesignateotherstoadministertheday-to-dayfunctions oftheCommunityStandardsasnecessary

StandardofProof–Preponderanceofevidenceistheevidentiarystandardusedinresolvinga complaintfiledundertheCollegeʼsdisciplinaryprocess Thestandardismetifthepropositionismore likelytobetruethannottrue(i.e.;moreprobablethannot).

Effectively,thestandardissatisfiedifthereisgreaterthan50percentlikelihoodthatthepropositionis true.

Student–isatermthatincludesallpersonsenrolledinaprogramattheCollege,bothfull-timeand part-time,creditandnon-credit Personswhoarenotofficiallyenrolledforaparticulartermbutwho haveanacademicrelationshipwiththeCollegeareconsideredstudents.

StudentOrganization

–referstoanassociationorgroupofpersons,including,butnotlimitedto,any studentgroup,teamorclub,thathascompliedwiththeformalrequirementsforCollegerecognition and/orisrecognizedbytheCollege.Inmattersrelatingtoallegationsofmisconduct,arepresentative shallbeidentifiedandactonbehalfofandwiththepermissionoftheassociationorgroup

Witness–meansanypersonwithknowledgepertainingtoanallegedviolationoftheCommunity StandardsbyastudentorStudentOrganization.

Disciplinary Oﬀenses

AstudentorStudentOrganizationshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionundertheseStandardsfor engaginginactsincluding,butnotlimitedto:

1. Actsofdishonestyincludingbutnotlimitedto:cheating,plagiarism(artisticoracademic); furnishingfalseinformationtofaculty,staff,department,oranyCollegeofficial;forgery, alterationormisuseofanyCollegedocument,record,orinstrumentofidentification(including allsoftwareandcomputerdatabases,systemsoremail);tamperingwiththeelectionofany StudentOrganization;ormisrepresentingoneselfasanother.

2 Actingonoroffcampusinamannerthatsubstantiallyinterfereswithordisruptsthenormal and/orsafeoperationoftheCollege,includingbutnotlimitedtodisruptingorinterferinginthe educationalprocess,includingteaching,advising,research,administration,publicserviceor otherCollegeactivitiesorfunctions.

3. Harmingand/orEndangeringBehaviortowardsanyperson,self,orgroup,whichincludes,but isnotlimitedto:thethreatoforactualphysicalforceorabuse;or,allconductwhichthreatens orendangershealthorsafety.

4 Discriminationandharassment,whichincludessexualassault,datingviolence,domestic violence,andstalking,isharmfulandnon-consensualconductbasedonsex.Suchconductis prohibitedundertheCollege'sEqualOpportunity,Non-discrimination,andTitleIXPlanEO Plan).Consent,incapacitation,force,andcoercionrelatedtotheprohibitedconductarealso definedintheEqualOpportunity,Non-discrimination,andTitleIXPlan.Suchbehaviorsnot actionableintheEOPlanmaybeaddressedintheConductprocess

5. Hatecrimes,asdefinedunderstateand/orfederallaw.

6 Violationoffederal,state,orlocallawwhileonoroffCollegeproperty

7. FailuretoabidebytheAlcoholPolicy.Specificviolationsincludebutarenotlimitedto:

a. Use,possession,manufactureordistributionofalcoholicbeveragesexceptas expresslypermittedbystateand/orfederallaworCollegeregulations,whileonoroff campus,isprohibited.

b Publicintoxicationwhileonoroffcampusisprohibited

c. Commonsourcecontainersofalcoholareprohibited.

d. Useofalcoholtorenderanotherpersonphysicallyoremotionallyincapacitatedis prohibited.

e. ViolationoftheAlcoholPolicywithintheresidencehallsasoutlinedintheResidence HallHandbookisprohibited

f. Failuretocompleteanyassignedmandatoryalcoholassessmentand/oradditional treatmentafterreceivingMedicalAmnestyasdescribedaboveisprohibited

8. ViolationoftheDrugandControlledSubstancePolicy.Specificviolationsinclude:

a. Use,possession,cultivation,manufacture,distributionorbeingundertheinfluenceof drugsorothercontrolledsubstancesexceptasexpresslypermittedbystateand/or federallaworCollegeregulations,whileonoroffcampus,isprohibited.

b Use,possession,orsaleofdrugparaphernaliaisprohibited

c. Useofillegaldrugstorenderanotherpersonphysicallyoremotionallyincapacitatedis prohibited

d. ViolationoftheDrugandControlledSubstancesPolicywithintheresidencehallsas outlinedintheResidenceHallHandbookisprohibited.

e. Failuretocompleteanyassignedmandatorydrugassessmentand/oradditional treatmentafterreceivingMedicalAmnestyasdescribedaboveisprohibited.

AlthoughMassachusettslawpermitstheuseofcannabis/marijuanaandthe possession,use,distribution,andcultivationofcannabisinlimitedamounts,federal law,includingtheFederalControlledSubstancesActof1970,theDrugFreeWorkplace Actof1988andtheDrugFreeSchoolsandCommunitiesActof1989,prohibitsthe possession,use,distribution,and/orcultivationofcannabisateducationalinstitutions. Further,ascannabisremainsclassifiedasanillegalnarcoticunderfederallaw, institutionsofhighereducationthatreceivefederalfundingarerequiredtomaintain policiesprohibitingthepossessionanduseofcannabisontheircampuses.

Additionally,studentswhopossessamedicalcannabisregistrationcardwillnotbe grantedADAaccommodationsrelatedtoitsuseorpossession.However,uponrequest, theCollegemayconsiderreleasingastudentfromtheirResidenceHallLicense Agreementasareasonableaccommodationforadocumenteddisabilitythat necessitatestheuseorpossessionofmedicalcannabis

Accordingly,thepossession,use,distributionorcultivationofcannabis,evenfor medicalpurposes,isprohibitedonallCollegepropertyoratCollegesponsoredevents andactivities.Alsoprohibitedistheoperationofamotorvehiclewhileunderthe influenceofcannabisonCollegepropertyoratCollegesponsoredeventsoractivities.

Further,thispolicyprohibitsthepossession,use,ordistributionofallcannabis accessoriesandcannabisproducts Cannabisaccessoriesshallinclude,butarenot limitedto,anydeviceorequipmentusedforingesting,inhaling,orotherwise introducingcannabisintothehumanbody Cannabisproductsshallinclude,butarenot limitedto,productsthatarecomposedofcannabisandotheringredientsandare intendedforuseorconsumption,suchas,butnotlimitedto,edibleproducts.

Inaddition,noADAaccommodationswillbemadeforanystudentinpossessionofa medicalcannabisregistrationcard Uponrequest,theCollegemayreleasestudents fromtheirResidenceHallLicenseAgreementifapprovedasareasonable accommodationforadocumenteddisabilityrequiringuseorpossessionofcannabis formedicalpurposes.

9. BeingknowinglypresentwhereaviolationoftheCommunityStandardsisoccurring.

10. Unauthorizedpossession,duplication,ormisuseofCollegepropertyorotherpersonalor publicproperty,includingbutnotlimitedto:records,electronicfiles,networksystems,forms ofidentification,keys,IDs,orentrycodes.

11 Attemptedoractualtheft,damage,and/orvandalism,byintentornegligence,topropertyor possessionofstolenproperty.

12. Uncooperativebehavior,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedto:disregardingtherequestof, and/orfailuretoidentifyoneselftoanyCollegeofficial,fireorlawenforcementofficersacting inperformanceoftheirduties.

13 Creatingafirehazardorasituationthatendangersothers,includingbutnotlimitedto:creating falsereportsoffireorbombs,possessingfireworks,failingtoevacuate,throwingobjectsfrom windows,tamperingwith,covering,damaging,orremovingfiresafetyequipment,burning candlesorincense,intentionallyburningorsingeingCollegepropertysuchaspostedsigns, andsmokinganysubstanceindoors.

14. Use,possession,creation,orcarryingoffirearms(forthepurposeofthissection,firearms shallmeananypistol,revolver,rifle,orsmoothborearmfromwhichashot,bullet,orpelletcan bedischargedbywhatevermeans),incendiarydevices,smokedevices,huntingorassault knives,explosives,orotherdangerousweaponsonCollegepremisesoratCollege-sponsored events

15. Forcibleorunauthorizedentryand/orpresenceonorinCollegepremises,includingbutnot limitedto:galleries,classrooms,studios,offices,residencehalls,residencehall apartments/suites/rooms,roofs,balconies,and/orcourtyards.

16. Anyunauthorizeduseofelectronicorotherdevicestomakeanaudioorvideorecordingofany person(s)whileonCollegepremisesorparticipatinginaCollege-relatedactivitywithoutthe personʼspriorknowledgeorwithoutthepersonʼseffectiveconsentduetointoxication,drug use,mentalimpairmentorotherconditionsthatmayimpairapersonʼsabilitytoconvey effectiveconsent.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,surreptitiouslytakingpicturesofanother personinalockerroomorrestroom

17. ViolationoftheResidenceHallLicenseAgreementorpublishedresidencehallpoliciesoutlined intheResidenceHallHandbook.

18 FailuretoabidebytheSmokingPolicy

19. AbuseoftheproceduresoutlinedintheCommunityStandards,includingbutnotlimitedto:

a. Failingtoprovide,destroying,orconcealinginformationduringaninvestigationofan allegedpolicyviolation

b. Falsification,distortion,ormisrepresentationofinformationtoaCommunityStandards officer,HearingBoardmembers,oranAdministrativeReviewCommittee

c. DisruptionorinterferencewiththeorderlyconductofaStudentConductproceeding.

d. Influencingorattemptingtoinfluenceanotherpersontocommitanabuseofthe StudentConductprocedures.

e. Attemptingtoharass,intimidate,orretaliateagainstamemberofareviewbody, accusedstudent,orwitness,priorto,during,and/orafteraStudentConduct proceeding.

f Failuretocomplywiththesanction(s)imposedundertheCommunityStandards

20.FailuretoabidebytheHazingPolicy.

21. Unauthorizedsolicitation.

22.Unauthorizedorillegalgambling.

23.FailuretoabidebyanypublishedCollegepolicies.

24 UnauthorizeduseoftheCollegeʼsname,logo,orothersymbol

25.ImproperuseofCollegevehicles,includingrentalandleasevehicles.

26 ContinuedparticipationinanyStudentOrganizationactivities,includingbutnotlimitedto hostingmeetingsoracceptingnewmembers,duringanyperiodthataStudentOrganizationis notrecognizedbytheCollege.

AcademicMisconductProcedures

Afacultymemberwhosuspectscheatingorplagiarisminworksubmittedinfulfillmentofaclass requirementshouldconferwiththestudentsubmittingtheworkinanattempttodeterminewhethera violationhasoccurred.

Thefacultymemberhasthediscretiontoaccepttheworkasacademicallyand/orartisticallyhonest, toresolvetheissueasaclassroomissue,ortoreferthemattertotheDepartmentChair.Intheevent thestudentdoesnotconcurwiththedispositionproposedbythefacultymember,thestudentmay referthemattertotheProvostortheirdesignee.IfthematterisreferredtotheDepartmentChair,the Chairandfacultymemberwillmeetwiththestudenttopursueinformationthatmaybepertinent.

IntheeventthattheChairandfacultymemberdeterminethataviolationhasoccurred,theywillreview thestudentʼseducationalrecordtodetermineifapriorsanctionforacademicmisconducthasbeen imposedandmayimposeoneormoreofthefollowingsanctions:

● Thestudentdoestheassignmentoverorretakesthetest

● Thestudentreceivesnocreditfortheplagiarizedassignment.

● Thestudentfails(orreceivesnocredit)fortheclass.

● ThestudentisreferredtotheProvostordesigneeforfurtheracademicsanction.

TheChairwillinformthestudent,inwriting,ofthefindingandthesanctionimposed.Ifthesanction imposedisfailure(ornocredit)fortheclass,theChairʼslettertothestudentconstitutesaletterof reprimand.AcopyofanyletterofreprimandisretainedbytheCollegeasacomponentofthe studentʼseducationalrecord.

AnacademicsanctionimposedorapprovedbytheProvostordesigneeisnotsubjecttofurtherreview orappeal

IftheProvostordesignee,inconsultationwiththeDepartmentChairandthefacultymember, determinesthatjustcauseexists,theProvostordesigneemayreferthemattertotheSeniorStudent AffairsOfficer,ordesignee,tobemanagedasaconductmatterunderthegeneralprovisionsofthese CommunityStandards.

INTERIMADMINISTRATIVEACTION

TheCollegereservestherighttoissueaninterimmeasurewhenitreasonablyconcludesthata studentorStudentOrganization:

● Posesathreattothesafetyofanyperson;

● PosesathreattoCollegepropertyorequipment;

● SubstantiallydisruptsorinterfereswiththenormaloperationsoftheCollege;

● Engagesinoff-campusconductthatadverselyaffectstheCollegecommunity;and/orIs arrestedand/orchargedwithacrimeinviolationofstateorfederallaw

Theseactionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:no-contactorders,restriction/lossofprivileges, relocationorinterimsuspensionfromhousing,lossofrecognitionorinterimsuspension.

InterimAdministrativeActionsarenotsanctions Theyareeffortstoprotectthesafetyandwell-being ofmembersoftheCollegeCommunity,theCollege,orproperty.InterimAdministrativeActionsare preliminaryandtemporaryinnature.FailuretoabidebyanInterimAdministrativeActionisaviolation oftheCommunityStandards

Wherereasonablypractical,withinfive5daysoftheissuanceofaninterimaction,theSSAOor designeeshallmeetwiththestudentorStudentOrganizationtodeterminewhethertocontinueor revoketheinterimmeasureduringtheconductprocess.AstudentorStudentOrganizationshallbe notifiedinwritingofanydeterminationmadeatthatmeeting.

DISCIPLINARYPROCESS

AnypersonmayfileareportregardinganystudentorStudentOrganizationallegingmisconduct.To initiatetheConductprocess,reportsshallbepreparedinwritinganddirectedtotheSSAOor designee Areportshouldbesubmittedassoonaspossibleaftertheallegedmisconducttakesplace Communitymembersmaysubmitreportsthroughthiselectronicformlocatedatmassart.edu/help.

PROCESS

STEP1InitiationofStudentConductProcess

TheStudentConductProcessisinitiatedonceacomplaintofanallegedviolationisreceivedbythe SSAOordesignee.AcomplaintisdefinedasanallegationofaviolationoftheCommunityStandards, whichisfiledwithorbytheSSAOordesignee TheSSAOordesigneemayactonacomplaintofa potentialviolationwhetheraformalcomplaintformiscompletedornot.

STEP2PreliminaryInquiry

WhentheSSAOordesigneefilesorreceivesacomplaintallegingthatastudenthasactedinamanner whichmaybeinviolationoftheCommunityStandards,theSSAOordesigneemayconducta preliminaryinquiryintothenatureofthecomplaint,theevidenceavailable,andthepartiesinvolved. Thepreliminaryinquiryleadsto:

Adeterminationthatthereisinsufficientevidencetopursuetheinvestigationbecausethebehavior alleged,evenifproven,wouldnotviolatetheCommunityStandardsandthereforetheConduct processends;or

AdeterminationthattheallegedbehaviorconstitutesapossibleviolationoftheCommunityStandards, resultinginarequesttoscheduleanAdministrativeResolutionmeetingwithaCSOwithinfive5days; or

Furtherinvestigationisneededtomakeadetermination.TheSSAOordesigneemayassignaCSOto conducttheinvestigationifneeded

STEP3AdministrativeResolution

AfteraPreliminaryInquiry,orwhenaPreliminaryInquiryisnotnecessaryasdeterminedbytheSSAO ordesignee,aCSOwillmeetwiththeStudent/StudentOrganizationtoreviewthecomplaint,and providetheStudent/StudentOrganizationanopportunitytorespondtotheallegations.

TheStudent/StudentOrganizationhastherighttobeaccompaniedbyanyadvisoroftheirown choosingandattheirownexpense Theadvisormaybeanotherstudent,facultymember, administrator,oranattorney.AnadvisorʼsroleislimitedtoadvisingtheStudent/StudentOrganization discretelyandisnototherwisepermittedtoparticipatedirectlyinthemeeting Ifthestudentelectsto haveanattorneyastheiradvisor,theCollegerequestsnotificationthreedayspriortothescheduled meetingastheCollegeʼsattorneymayinsuchcasesattendthehearing.Pleasenote,requeststo changeproposedmeetingstoaccommodateanAdvisorʼsschedulewillbeconsideredbutmaynot alwaysbegranted.

ThepossibleoutcomesofanAdministrativeResolutionmeetinginclude:

Adecisionnottopursuethecomplaintbasedoninsufficientinformation.Themattershouldbeclosed andtherecordsshouldsoindicate;

TheStudent/StudentOrganizationandtheCSOreachamutuallyagreeduponresolutiontothe complaint;or

Ifnomutuallyagreeduponresolutionisreached,thecomplaintisreferredtoaStudentConductBoard Hearing

UndercertaincircumstancesduringtheCommunityStandardsprocess,interimmeasuresmaybe imposedbytheSSAOorDirectorofResidenceLifeinresidentialmattersincluding,butnotlimitedto: no-contactorders,restriction/lossofprivileges,relocationorlossofhousing,orinterimsuspension,in amannerconsistentwiththeCommunityStandards.

AnAdministrativeResolutionisreachedonlyuponthemutualagreementoftheCSOandthe Student/StudentOrganization.Insomecases,oneorbothpartiesmayneedadditionaltimetoreflect

beforemovingforward.BoththeCSOandtheStudent/StudentOrganizationhaveamutualrightto consider TheCSOcangivethetermsoftheresolutionintheadministrativeresolutionmeetingor,if needed,theycantakeuptoonebusinessdayaftertheadministrativeresolutionmeetingtoconsider thecasebeforeofferingtheirtermsofadministrativeresolution TheStudent/StudentOrganizationcan theneitheracceptordeclinethetermsoftheadministrativeresolutionor,ifneeded,takeuptoone businessdaytoconsidertheofferbeforeresponding. ByacceptinganAdministrativeResolution,the Student/StudentOrganizationwaivestheirrighttoahearingbeforetheStudentConductBoard Hearingoranappeal.AnAdministrativeResolutionshallbeputinwritingbytheCSO,copiedtothe Student/StudentOrganizationandmaintainedinaStudent/StudentOrganizationʼsdisciplinaryfile If theCSOandtheStudent/StudentOrganizationcannotagreeonanAdministrativeResolutionthe matterproceedstoaStudentConductHearingBoard

FailurebytheStudent/StudentOrganizationtoappearforanAdministrativeResolutionmeetingwith theCSOwillresultindisciplineoftheStudent/StudentOrganizationbytheCSOandaforfeitureof theirrightstoahearingorappeal

STEP4StudentConductHearingBoard

OverviewAhearingwiththeStudentConductBoardshallbescheduledbytheSSAOordesigneenot laterthanthirty30daysfollowingaStudent/StudentOrganizationʼsrequestforahearing Ifno hearingisrequested,thehearingshallbescheduledbytheSSAOordesigneenolaterthanthirty30 daysfromthedateoftheAdministrativeResolutionmeeting

AwrittenstatementofchargesshallbepresentedtotheStudent/StudentOrganizationnotlessthan five5dayspriortothehearing.Thestatementofchargesshallincludeasummaryofthecomplaint, administrativeorremedialstepstaken,theCommunityStandardscharges,andthedocumentary evidenceandwitnessestobepresentedinsupportofthestatementofcharges.AStudentConduct HearingBoardisanadministrativehearing Therulesofevidencedonotapply

InamatterinvolvingmorethanoneStudent,theStudentConductBoardmay,atitsdiscretion,hold individualhearingsforeachStudent.TheStudenthastherighttobeaccompaniedbyanyadvisorof theirownchoosingandattheirownexpense AnadvisorʼsroleislimitedtoadvisingtheStudent directlyanddiscretely.Anadvisorisnototherwisepermittedtoparticipatedirectlyinthehearing.

Make-UpoftheConductHearingBoard

TheConductHearingBoardshallconsistof3 5membersselectedbytheSSAOordesignee The SSAOordesigneeshallappointfromthemembersaChairoftheConductHearingBoard,whoshallbe responsibleforadministeringthehearing TheHearingBoardisderivedfrommembersoftheMassArt communityandmayincludefaculty,staff,and/orstudents. Incasesinvolvingacademicdishonesty, theConductBoardmembersmayincludefaculty,althoughnotfromthedepartmentwherethealleged conductoccurred.

StudentConductHearingBoardProcedure

AStudentConductBoardHearingisaclosedmeeting.Thereshallbearecordcreatedofallhearings. TherecordshallbethepropertyoftheCollege.Allproceduralquestionsaresubjecttothefinal decisionoftheChairoftheStudentConductHearingBoard.Admissionofanyperson(s)tothehearing shallbeatthediscretionoftheChairoftheStudentConductHearingBoard

Ahearingshallproceedasfollows:

TheCSOpresentstheStatementofChargesonbehalfoftheCollege TheCSOmaypresent documents,materialsand/orwitnessesinsupportoftheStatementofCharges.

StudentrespondstotheStatementofCharges.TheStudentmaypresentdocuments,materialsand/or witnessesinresponsetotheStatementofCharges

Followingthepartiesʼpresentations,theStudentConductHearingBoardmayquestioneachparty, theirwitnessesand/orreviewallinformationpresented.TheStudentConductHearingBoardhasthe discretiontorequestadditionaldocuments,materialsorinformationfromeitherparty.

Whiledirectcross-examinationbythepartiesisnotpermitted,eachpartywillbegiventheopportunity toquestiontheotherbypresentingquestionsthroughtheChairoftheStudentConductHearing Board.IftheChairdeterminesaquestionisrelevant,theotherpartywillbeaskedtorespond.

TheStudentConductHearingBoardshallhaveafinalopportunitytoquestiontheparties.

Afterthehearing,theStudentConductHearingBoardshalldeterminebymajorityvotewhetherthe StatementofChargeshasbeenproven.

AStudentConductHearingBoardʼsdecisionshallbebasedonapreponderanceofevidencestandard.

Withinfifteen15daysoftheconclusionofahearing,theStudentConductHearingBoardshallissue awrittendecisionthatincludesasummaryofthehearing,findingsoneachchargecontainedinthe StatementofCharges,theevidencesupportingeachfinding,anddisciplinaryactiontaken,ifany.

STEP5Sanctions

AstudentfoundinviolationoftheCollegeʼsCommunityStandardsshallbesubjecttosanctionsas definedherein.

AstudentwhoviolatestheCommunityStandardswhileservinganexistingsanctionshallbesubjectto furtherdiscipline,uptoandincludingexpulsion.TheintentoftheCollegeistoimposesanctionsina progressivemanner,beginningwiththeleastpunitivesanction.

However,dependingonfactors,suchasthenatureandseverityofastudentʼsviolationand/orprior disciplinaryhistory,theCollegereservestherighttoimposeanysanctionatanytime

STEP 6: Appeal

Withinfive5daysofreceivingawrittendecision,theStudentmayfileanappealwiththeCollegeʼs AppealsOfficer.Incasesofacademicdishonesty,theAppealsOfficershallbetheCollegeʼssenior academicofficerordesignee

Anappealmustbesubmittedinwritingandbebasedonacredibleclaimthat:

1. HearingwasnotconductedinconformitywiththeCommunityStandards;

2. ThesanctionimposedwasnotappropriateinlightoftheStudentConductBoardʼsdecision; or

3. Newevidenceexists,whichwasnotpresentedathearingbecauseitwasnotreasonably knowntotheStudentatthattime,andwhichissufficientlyrelevantsuchthatitcouldalterthe StudentConductBoardʼsdecision.

4. TheAppealsOfficershallissueawrittendecisionwithinten10daysofreceivingthe appeal.TheAppealsOfficermayaccept,reject,ormodifytheStudentConductHearingBoardʼs decisionorsanction TheAppealsOfficerʼsdecisionshallbefinal

5. ThisreviewisconductedinaccordancewiththeUniversityʼsgovernanceproceduresas dictatedbytheBoardofHigherEducationforMassachusetts.Currentlyreviewshappentriannually.

Revised:MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign:May2025

Approved:MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignBoardofTrustees:9/2022Revised: MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign:05/2022

Approved:MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignBoardofTrustees:9/2019 MassArtreservestherighttomodifytheCommunityStandardswhen,initsdiscretion,suchactionwill servethebestinterestsoftheCollegeoritsstudents.TheprovisionsofthisStandardsshallnotbe construedtoreplaceorsupersedeanystate,federalorlocallawsthatalsomayapplytostudentsor others.

DrugFreeSchoolsAnd CommunitiesActSubstance AwarenessInformation

MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignadherestotheprinciplesoftheDrug-Free WorkplaceActandtheDrug-FreeSchoolsandCommunitiesAct.Theuseofillicitdrugs andalcoholatMassArt,oncollegepropertyoratcollegeactivitiesimpairsthesafetyand healthofstudents,faculty,andstaff;lowerstheproductivityandqualityofwork performed,andunderminesthepublic'sconfidenceinthecollege.Onlyinanenvironment freeofsubstanceabusecanMassArtfulfillitsmissionofdevelopingtheprofes+sional, social,cultural,andintellectualpotentialofeachmemberofthiscommunity Theunlawfulpossession,use,ordistributionofillicitdrugsandalcoholoncollegeproperty

oraspartofanycollegeactivityisprohibited.Allmembersofthecollegecommunitystudents,faculty,staff,andadministrators-areurgedtocarefullyandseriouslyreflecton theirpersonalresponsibilitytoremaindrug-free,andfurther,todemonstratecareand concernforothersthroughtimelyintervention,support,andreferral.Ifitisdeterminedthat aviolationofthispolicyhasoccurred,disciplinaryactionuptoandincludingthedismissal ofstudentsandreferralforprosecutionmayresult.Applicablelegalsanctionsforthe unlawfuluse,possessionordistributionofalcoholandotherdrugsaresummarizedinthe followingsection.ThisinformationappearsheretomeettherequirementsoftheDrug-Free SchoolsandCommunitiesAct.Inadditiontothispolicy,otherschoolpoliciesremainin effect

CAMPUSPREVENTION&AWARENESSPROGRAMS

Alcoholandotherdrugabuseeducationandpreventionprogramshavebeenestablished andarecoordinatedbytheDepartmentofCommunityHealth&Well-Beingandthe CounselingCenterwithassistancefromStudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagementand othercollegedepartments ProgramsprovidetrainingandservicestotheMassArt communityandofferpreventativeeducationandoutreachactivitiesaboutthecollegeʼs AlcoholandDrugPolicies,substanceuseawarenessandalcoholandotherdrugabuse. ResidentDirectors,aswellasstudentstaff,ResidentAssistants,intheresidencehalls, receiveregulartrainingonissuesregardingalcoholandotherdruguseandabuseona regularbasis.

CommunityHealth&Well-Being,alongwithotherStudentSuccessandEnrollment Managementstaffareavailableforconsultationwithindividualstudentswithsubstance useconcerns ServicesprovidedbytheDepartmentofCommunityHealth&Well-Being andstudentstaff,PULSEAdvocates,includealcoholanddrugeducationalworkshops, campuswidepreventionprograms,educationalandalternativeprogramming,information onsubstanceabusetreatmentandsupportprograms,andreferralstooutsideagencies. TheDepartmentofCommunityHealth&Well-Being,theCounselingCenterandDeanof StudentsOfficehaveestablishedworkingrelationshipswithareahospitals,community mentalhealthcentersandothersocialservice/non-profitagenciestofacilitatereferrals whentreatmentisneeded.

MassArtintendsforitsstudentstoabidebyMassachusettsGeneralLawswhichprohibit thosepeopleundertheageof21frompossessing,purchasingortransportingalcoholic beverages.Studentsoflegaldrinkingagelivinginanareaoncampuswherealcoholis permitted,whichincludestheArtistsʼResidenceortheTreeHouseonly,(alcoholisnot permittedatanytimeinSmithHall,regardlessofage)whowishtopossess/consume alcoholwithinthebuildingmustfollowspecificconditions,includeregisteringwiththeir respectiveResidenceHallDirector.Studentsoflegalagewhochoosetopossessanduse alcoholmustdosoresponsibly.Studentsareexpectedtoknowandunderstandthe policiesestablishedbyofficessuchasResidenceLife&HousingandPublicSafety beforebecominginvolvedinanyeventwherealcoholicbeveragesaretobepresent. Behaviorsresultinginviolationsofcommunitystandardsasaresultofimproperuseof alcoholwillnotbeexcusedormitigated.Toreadfurtheraboutthepolicies,visitthe DepartmentofHousingandResidenceLifehereorvisittheResidenceHallHandbook here.

FEDERAL,STATE,ANDLOCALLEGALSANCTIONS

DISTRIBUTIONOFILLICITDRUGSORALCOHOL

Theuseofdrugsandalcoholisconsideredaseriouscrimeunderlocal,state,andfederal laws Ifconvicted,individualsmayfaceimprisonment,fines,andassignedcommunity service.Itisimportanttonotethatprisonsentencesarenotliftedtoallowconvicted individualstoattendcollege.

Additionally,afelonyconvictionfordrugoralcohol-relatedoffensescansignificantlylimit careeropportunitiesforstudents

InMassachusetts,theminimumageforthesaleorpurchaseofalcoholicbeveragesis21 yearsold Theselawsalsoapplywithinthecollegesetting Citiesandtownsin Massachusetts,particularlyBoston,strictlyprohibitpublicconsumptionofalcoholand imposefinesforviolations.Thestatealsoenforcescriminalpenaltiesfortheuseof controlledsubstances,withtheseverityofthepenaltiesvaryingbasedonthetypeofdrug Generally,narcotics,addictivesubstances,anddrugswithahighpotentialforabusecarry heavierpenalties.

DrivingwhileintoxicatedinMassachusettsisconsideredasevereoffense,andthose convictedfacestrictpenalties,includingdriver'slicensesuspensionandimprisonment.

Possessionofdrugswithoutvalidauthorizationisillegal.Underfederallaw,distributing drugstoindividualsundertheageof21carriesdoublethenormalpenalty,witha mandatoryone-yearprisonsentence.Athirdconvictionforthisoffenseresultsin mandatorylifeimprisonment.Thesepenaltiesalsoapplytodrugdistributionwithin1,000 feetofacollegeorschool.Federallawimposessignificantlyharsherprisonsentencesfor themanufacturinganddistributionofdrugsiftheiruseleadstodeathorseriousinjury Whilepenaltiesfordrugpossessionaregenerallynotassevereasthoseformanufacturing anddistribution,possessionofarelativelylargequantitymaybeconsidereddistribution. Bothstateandfederallawsimposegreaterpenaltiesforsecondandsubsequent convictions Manylawsmandatemandatoryprisonterms,requiringindividualstoservethe fullminimumterm.

InMassachusetts,itisillegaltobeinalocationwhereheroinisstoredortobeinthe presenceofapersonknowntopossessheroin.Merelybeingpresentataprivateparty whereheroinisfoundcanresultinaseriousdrugconviction Thesaleandpossessionof drugparaphernaliaarealsoillegalinthestate.

Individualsconvictedofdrugpossessionunderstateorfederallawareineligibleforfederal studentgrantsandloansforuptooneyearafterthefirstconviction,anduptofiveyears afterthesecondconviction.Distributingdrugsresultsinalossofbenefitsforfiveyears afterthefirstconviction,10yearsafterthesecondconviction,andpermanentlyafterthe thirdconviction.

Studentsshouldreviewthefollowingstatelawsregardingalcoholandotherdrugswhich areavailableontheMassachusettsGeneralCourtwebsite:

● Chapter138AlcoholicLiquors

● Chapter90Section24.DrivingWhileUnderInfluenceofIntoxicatingLiquor

● Chapter94CControlledSubstancesAct

● Alcoholconsumptioncausesmanymarkedchangesinbehavior.

● Low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a carsafely,increasingthelikelihoodthatthedriverwillbeinvolvedinanaccident

● Low to moderate doses of alcoholcanincreaseaggression,impairjudgment,and reduce inhibitions, potentially leading to social embarrassment, arguments, destructionofproperty,unprotectedsex,orotherriskybehaviorsthatcouldresult ininjuryorothernegativeconsequences

● Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a personʼs ability to learn and remember information. Heavy drinking may result in a "blackout," a period of alcohol-induced amnesia duringwhichnonewmemoriesareformed Vomitingmayalsooccur

● Very high doses causerespiratorydepression(coma)anddeath.Whencombined with other depressants, much lower dosesofalcoholwillproducetheeffectsjust described

● Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intakeislikelytoproducewithdrawalsymptoms,includingsevereanxiety,tremors, hallucinations,andconvulsions.Alcoholwithdrawalcanbelifethreatening.

● Long-term consumptionoflargequantitiesofalcohol,particularlywhencombined withpoornutrition,canalsoleadtopermanentdamagetovitalorganssuchasthe brainandtheliver.

● Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mentalretardation.Inaddition,researchindicatesthatchildrenofalcoholicparents areatgreaterriskthanotheryoungstersofbecomingalcoholics.

EﬀectsofOtherDrugs

● Tobacco smoke contains carbon monoxide and may cause cancer and bronchial disease, a chronic cough and respiratory irritation. Smoking by pregnant women mayresultinfetalinjury,prematurebirth,andlowbirthweight Chewingoftobacco maycausecancer.

● Adderall,Ritalin,andConcertaaredrugsprescribedtotreatADHDAttentionDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder). These drugs are Schedule II controlled substances; distribution or possession of these drugs without a prescription is illegal These drugs are sometimes abused to increase alertness, focus, and energy. Risksand side effects of these drugs include irregular heartbeat,increasedbloodpressure, inability to sleep, dangerously high bodytemperature,headache,nervousness,or shakiness.Thesedrugsareaddictive.Repeatedusecanleadtofeelingsofhostility and paranoia. Prolongedusemaypermanentlydiminishthebrainʼsabilitytofocus orconcentrateontasks.

● Marijuana has properties of both depressants and stimulants and isconsidereda psychoactive drug. Marijuana alters perception and coordination, making it dangerous to operate a vehicle under the influence. Marijuana contains more tar thantobaccoandmaycauselungandbronchialdisease,achronicdrycoughand respiratoryirritation Marijuanausebyteenagersandyoungadultsundertheageof 24hasbeenshowntonegativelyimpactbraindevelopment,harmingoneʼsabilityto learnandrememberinformation.

● MDMA (also known as "Molly" or Ecstasy) is anempathogencausingtheuserto feel euphoric. Its short-term effects include increased heart rate and blood pressure, increased body temperature, sweating, and muscle tension and involuntaryteethclenching.MDMAsignificantlyimpactstheserotoninsysteminthe brain In the days following use, feelings of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, paranoia, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping are very common. It can take the brain several days for your brain to adjust and returntoitsnormalstateoffunctioning.

Repeated use may permanently damage the serotonin system, leadingtochronic depressionandothermentalillness.

● LSD is a psychoactive hallucinogenic drug that causesuserstoseeimages,hear sounds,andfeelsensationsthatseemrealatthetime,butdonotexist.Someusers mayexperienceterrifyingthoughtsandfeelingsofdespair,fear,lossofcontrol,and extremeparanoiawhileundertheinfluence.Thismaylastforupto12hours.Other risks include impaired judgment, visual distortions, and abnormal thoughts and perceptions.YoushouldneveroperatemachineryordriveacarwhiletakingLSD.

● Cocaineorcrackusemaybefatal,dependinguponthecardiovascularresponseof theuser Thisdrugishighlyaddictiveandwithdrawalresultsinseveredepression

● Tranquilizers and sedatives are also highly addictive, even in low doses Use of these drugs in conjunction with alcohol is extremelydangerousandmayresultin comaordeath.

● The intravenous useofdrugscarriestheadditionalriskofinfectionduetoshared needles.HIVandhepatitisaretransmittedinthisway.

Narcotics

● Possible Effects: Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constrictedpupils,nausea

● Effects of Overdose: Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions,coma,andpossibledeath

● Withdrawal Syndrome: Watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, loss of appetite,irritability

Depressants

● Possible Effects: Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior withouttheodorofalcohol

● Effects of Overdose: Shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weakandrapidpulse,coma,possibledeath

● WithdrawalSyndrome:Anxiety,insomnia,terrors,delirium,convulsions, possibledeath

Stimulants

● Possible Effects: Increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulserate,insomnia,lossofappetite

● Effects of Overdose: Agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucinations,convulsions,possibledeath

● Withdrawal Syndrome: Apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression,disorientation

Hallucinogens

● Possible Effects: Illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time anddistance

● Effects of Overdose: Longer, more intense "trip" episodes, possible

psychosis,death

● WithdrawalSyndrome:Withdrawalsyndromenotreported

Cannabis

● Possible Effects: Euphoria, reduced inhibitions, increased appetite, disorientation

● EffectsofOverdose:Fatigue,paranoia,possiblepsychosis

● WithdrawalSyndrome:Insomnia,hyperactivity,lossofappetite

AdditionalAssistance

Help concerning drug and an alcohol-related problem is available from several sources Individualsneedingpersonalassistance,individualswhoknowofsomeonewhoneedshelp or individuals with questions concerning alcohol and drug abuse maycontactanyofthe following:

● CounselingandWellnessCenter:617879 7760

● CarbonStudentHealthServices:617879 5220

● DeanofStudentsOffice:617879 7703

● EmployeeAssistanceProgram:844263 1982

● CommunityHealth&Well-Being:617879 7254

● PublicSafety,Available24/7617879 7810

BIENNIALREVIEW

In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the Massachusetts CollegeofArtandDesignwillconductabiennialreviewoftheCollegeʼsalcoholandother drug programs, which will be coordinated by the Director of Community Health & Well-Being. According to the Act, the biennial review is due by December 31st of every evennumberedyear StudentsarerequiredtoreviewandabidebytheCollegeʼspolicieson alcoholandotherdrugs.

EqualOpportunityPlan

MassArt is committed to safe learning, living, and work environments that value and respectthediversebackgroundsofourcommunity Accordingly,MassArtwillrespondto all reports of discriminationandsexualmisconduct. PleasereviewourEqualOpportunity Planformoreinformation.

HAZING

PURPOSE

MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesigniscommittedtomaintainingasafeandinclusivecampus communitywhereallstudents,faculty,andstaffaretreatedwithdignityandrespect Thispolicyis

enactedincompliancewiththelawsoftheCommonwealthofMassachusettsandfederallaw, includingbutnotlimitedtotheJeanneCleryDisclosureofCampusSecurityPolicyandCampusCrime StatisticsActCleryAct). HazingisindirectconflictwiththevaluesoftheCollegeandisexplicitly prohibited

InDecember2024,amendmentstotheHigherEducationActʼsCleryActrequirementswereenacted. TheStopCampusHazingActSCHA,added:newdefinitionsfortheterms“hazingˮand“student organization;ˮhazingasanewreportingsectionintheCleryActAnnualSecurityReports(“ASRˮ); hazingpolicystatements,preventiontrainingrequirements;andrequiredpublicationofCampus HazingTransparencyReports(“CHTRˮ)forcertainfindingsoforganizationalresponsibilityforhazing.

HAZINGDEFINED

PursuanttotheSCHA,hazingisanyactivityexpectedofsomeonejoiningorparticipatinginagroup thathumiliates,degrades,abusesorendangersthem,regardlessofaperson'swillingnessto participate. TheSCHAfurtherdefineshazingas:anyintentional,knowing,orrecklessactcommitted byapersonagainstastudent(regardlessofthatstudentʼswillingnesstoparticipate),that1is connectedwithaninitiationinto,anaffiliationwith,orthemaintenanceofmembershipin,an organization(eg,aclub,athleticteam,fraternity,orsorority);and2causesorislikelytocontribute toasubstantialrisk,abovethereasonableriskencounteredinthecourseofparticipationinthe institutionofhighereducationortheorganization,ofphysicalinjury,mentalharm,ordegradation.1 Notably,thedefinitionencompassesconductthatismerelyaffiliatedwithastudentorganization,and activitiesrelatedtoinitiationormaintainingmembershipwithinthestudentorganization,makingthis definitionbroaderthantheMassachusettsdefinitionofhazing,whichonlypertainstoconductrelating toinitiationintoastudentorganization.Hazingtypeactivitiesmayinclude,butarenotnecessarily limitedto:

a.whipping,beating,striking,electronicshocking,placingofaharmfulsubstanceon someoneʼsbody,orsimilaractivity;b causing,coercing,orotherwiseinducingsleep deprivation,exposuretotheelements,confinementinasmallspace,extremecalisthenics, orothersimilaractivity;c.causing,coercing,orotherwiseinducinganotherpersonto consumefood,liquid,alcohol,drugs,orothersubstances;d causing,coercing,or otherwiseinducinganotherpersontoperformsexualacts;e.anyactivitythatplaces anotherpersoninreasonablefearofbodilyharmthroughtheuseofthreateningwordsor conduct;f.anyactivityagainstanotherpersonthatincludesacriminalviolationoflocal, state,tribal,orfederallaw;andg anyactivitythatinduces,causes,orrequiresanother persontoperformadutyortaskthatinvolvesacriminalviolationoflocal,state,tribal,or federallaw.

STUDENTORGANIZATIONDEFINED

TheSCHAActclearlystatesthatastudentorganizationataninstitutionofhighereducationinwhich twoormoreofthemembersarestudentsenrolledattheinstitutionofhighereducation,whetherornot theorganizationisestablishedorrecognizedbytheinstitution

ORGANIZINGORPARTICIPATINGINHAZING

PursuanttoMGLch 269,§17, Whoeverisaprincipalorganizerorparticipantinthecrimeofhazing, shallbepunishedbyafineofnotmorethanthreethousanddollarsorbyimprisonmentinahouseof correctionfornotmorethanoneyear,orbothsuchfineandimprisonment Theterm“hazingˮunder Massachusettslaw,shallmeananyconductormethodofinitiationintoanystudentorganization,

whetheronpublicorprivateproperty,whichwillfullyorrecklesslyendangersthephysicalormental healthofanystudentorotherperson Suchconductshallincludewhipping,beating,branding,forced calisthenics,exposuretotheweather,forcedconsumptionofanyfood,liquor,beverage,drugorother substance,oranyotherbrutaltreatmentorforcedphysicalactivitywhichislikelytoadverselyaffect thephysicalhealthofanysuchstudentorotherperson,orwhichsubjectssuchstudentorother persontoextremementalstress,includingextendeddeprivationofsleeporrestorextendedisolation. Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthissectiontothecontrary,consentshallnotbeavailableasa defensetoanyprosecutionunderthisaction.

FAILURETOREPORTHAZING

PursuanttoMGLch 269§18,Whoeverknowsthatanotherpersonisthevictimofhazingasdefinedin sectionseventeenandisatthesceneofsuchcrimeshall,totheextentthatsuchpersoncandoso withoutdangerorperiltohimselforothers,reportsuchcrimetoanappropriatelawenforcement officialassoonasreasonablypracticable.Whoeverfailstoreportsuchcrimeshallbepunishedbya fineofnotmorethanonethousanddollars.

ISSUANCETOSTUDENTSANDSTUDENTGROUPS,TEAMSANDORGANIZATIONS;REPORTPursuant

toMGLch 269:§19,eachinstitutionofsecondaryeducationandeachpublicandprivateinstitutionof postsecondaryeducationshallissuetoeverystudentgroup,studentteamorstudentorganization whichispartofsuchinstitutionorisrecognizedbytheinstitutionorpermittedbytheinstitutiontouse itsnameorfacilitiesorisknownbytheinstitutiontoexistasanunaffiliatedstudentgroup,student team,orstudentorganization,acopyofthissectionandsectionsseventeenandeighteen;provided, however,thataninstitution'scompliancewiththissection'srequirementsthataninstitutionissue copiesofthissectionandsectionsseventeenandeighteentounaffiliatedstudentgroups,teams,or organizationsshallnotconstituteevidenceoftheinstitution'srecognitionorendorsementofsaid unaffiliatedstudentgroups,teamsororganizations.

STUDENTORGANIZATIONOBLIGATIONS

Eachsuchgroup,teamororganizationshalldistributeacopyofMGLch.269,§§1719toeachofits members,plebes,pledgesorapplicantsformembership Itshallbethedutyofeachsuchgroup,team ororganization,actingthroughitsdesignatedofficer,todeliverannually,totheinstitutionanattested acknowledgementstatingthatsuchgroup,teamororganizationhasreceivedacopyofMGLch 269, §§17 19,thateachofitsmembers,plebes,pledges,orapplicantshasreceivedacopyofMGLch.269, §§17 18,andthatsuchgroup,teamororganizationunderstandsandagreestocomplywiththe provisionsofMGLch.269,§§17 19.

RETALIATION

Retaliationagainstanypersonwhoreportshazing,cooperateswithaninvestigation,orparticipatesin anyproceedingsunderthispolicyisstrictlyprohibitedandwillresultindisciplinaryaction

REPORTING

Incidentsmaybereportedonlineviathisform. Allhazingincidentsallegedlyperpetratedbystudents and/orstudentorganizationswillberesolvedthroughtheCommunityStandardsprocess.

LastPolicyReview:August2025

InoperableFirearms

If a student wishes to include an inoperable, facsimile weaponinmaterialstobeusedin class, permission mustbegrantedinwriting4daysinadvancebythefacultymemberof that class The faculty member must notify the Chief of Public Safety at publicsafety@massart.eduatleast72hoursinadvance.

WEAPONSANDINOPERABLEFIREARMS

In addition to GL c 269, § 10(j), a Massachusetts law restricting firearms and other weapons on campus, MassArtstrictlyprohibitsthepossessionofdangerousweaponson campus.

Except for those persons specifically exempted under this policy or otherwise explicitly authorizedbyMassArtʼschiefofpolicetohaveaweapon,noonemaypossess,carry,use, transport, store, or otherwise have intheircustodyorcontrol–howevertemporary–any weapon while on UniversityownedorcontrolledpropertyoratanyUniversitysanctioned event,whereversituated.

MassArtbroadlydefinesweaponsasthefollowing:

● Explosives(includingfireworks),rocketsormissiles;

● firearms of any kind (loaded or unloaded), including shotguns, rifles,smoothborearms,andpistolsandrevolvers;

● any frame,receiver,muffler,orsilencerdesignedforusewitha firearm;

● starterpistols,flareguns,blankguns,antiquefirearms,

● non-functioning weapons, stage or theatrical props, simulated weapons (objects having the appearance of being used for shooting bullets or other projectiles, or which otherwise could causeapprehensionorharm),andreplicaweapons(objectsthat arenon-lethal,butresemblefirearms,swords,knives,etc.);*

● bbguns,airrifles;pelletguns,andpaintballguns;

● any ammunition designed for use withafirearm,bbgun,pellet gun, or paintball gun, including any cartridge, pellet, ball, or projectileadaptedforuseinafirearm;

● electronicweapons,stunguns;

● martial arts-type weapons, swords, pointed metal darts; metal knuckles;

● bows,crossbows,arrows,slingshots;

● switchblade knives, double-edged knives, hunting-type (fixed blade) knives of any length, throwing knives, folding-type (pocket style, including Swiss army knives)withabladelength greaterthantwo-andonehalfinches;

● weapons unlawfully possessed, carried, discharged, brandished,orotherwiseusedinviolationofMassachusettslaw;

● any object used as a weapon or otherwise used to threaten harm,oranyobjectdesignedto,orreadilyconverted,toperform essentially the same function as any of the prohibited objects listed above, or any other destructivedeviceorinstrumentthat maybeusedtodobodilyinjury;

● laserpointerswhenimproperlyused;and

● anyobjectorweaponoflikekindasthoselisted.

Ifastudentwishestoincludeaninoperable,facsimileweaponinmaterialstobeusedin class,permissionmustbegrantedinwriting48hoursinadvancebythefacultymemberof thatclassandPublicSafetymustbenotifiedinwriting.

InterimAdministrative Action

TheCollegereservestherighttoissueaninterimmeasurewhenitreasonablyconcludesthata studentorStudentOrganization:

Posesathreattothesafetyofanyperson;

PosesathreattoCollegepropertyorequipment;

SubstantiallydisruptsorinterfereswiththenormaloperationsoftheCollege;

Engagesinoff-campusconductthatadverselyaffectstheCollegecommunity;and/orIsarrested and/orchargedwithacrimeinviolationofstateorfederallaw.

Theseactionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:no-contactorders,restriction/lossofprivileges, relocationorinterimsuspensionfromhousing,lossofrecognitionorinterimsuspension.

InterimAdministrativeActionsarenotsanctions.Theyareeffortstoprotectthesafetyandwell-being ofmembersoftheCollegeCommunity,theCollege,orproperty InterimAdministrativeActionsare preliminaryandtemporaryinnature.FailuretoabidebyanInterimAdministrativeActionisaviolation oftheCommunityStandards.

Wherereasonablypractical,withinfive5daysoftheissuanceofaninterimaction,theSSAOor designeeshallmeetwiththestudentorStudentOrganizationtodeterminewhethertocontinueor revoketheinterimmeasureduringtheconductprocess AstudentorStudentOrganizationshallbe notifiedinwritingofanydeterminationmadeatthatmeeting.

RaveAlertSystem

RaveisMassArt'semergencynotificationsystem.Registeringyourcellphonenumberwith

Rave allows MassArt to send community-wide notifications and alerts in case of an emergency.

WhocanuseRave?

● Currentlyenrolledstudents(graduate,undergraduate,andContinuingEducation)

● Currentfaculty

● Administrativestaff

HowdoIaccessRave?

Rave can be accessed at https://wwwgetravecom/login/massart, or by going to http://getravecom and searching for Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the dropdownlist.OnceonMassArt'sportalonRave,youcanloginwithyournetIDusername and password to change or update your emergency contactinformation,andyoushould seeascreensimilartotheright

RightToSpeechand AssemblyPolicy

PREAMBLE

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed by tradition and by its defining values tothefreedomofspeech,thought,inquiry,andartisticexpressionforallmembers ofitscommunity.Theexerciseoffreespeech,includingdemonstrations,marches,rallies, leafleting,picketingandequivalentactivities("demonstrations"),haslongbeenrecognized asalegitimateformofself-expressionintheCollegecommunity.TheCollegeencourages the exercise of free speech, acknowledgingthatfreespeechandexpressioninacollege community will sometimes result in exchanges that are heated, controversial, deeply passionate,andevenuncomfortableformembersofourcommunity.

Because Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution – and public universitiesareconsideredtobethequintessential“marketplacesofideasˮ–therightsof both the campus community and the general public to engage in expressive activities should be broadly construed. Free speech rights, however, are not absolute. Public universities are legally permitted to regulate the time, place, and manner of expressive activities, so that these activities do not intrude upon or interfere with the academic programsortheadministrativeprocessesoftheuniversityorviolatetherightsofothers.

Studentsplanningdemonstrationsarestronglyurgedtoreadkeypoliciesandconsultwith StudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagementstafftoensureawarenessoftheirprotected rights, Massachusetts College of Art and Design policies, and the availability of campus resourcestosupportthesafeexerciseofprotectedrights StudentSuccessandEnrollment Management staff may be contacted by calling 617 879 7700, emailing student.success@massart.edu, or by visiting their office on the second floor of the KennedyBuilding.

PolicyRightsandResponsibilities

AllundergraduateandgraduatestudentshavearighttodemonstrateonMassArtpremises. While MassArt policies regarding demonstrations are content-neutral, the College necessarily reserves the right to limit, disallow or disband an event which incites immediate, violent action or represents a clear and present danger to the campus community, or if for any reason of time,place,ormannerofbehavior,thedemonstration materially disruptsclassworkorothercollegebusiness,involvesasubstantialdisorder,or invadestherightsofothers

Demonstratorsenteringcampusbuildingstoconductorderlyandpeacefuldemonstrations may not enter or occupy rooms or offices; obstruct entry, exit, or restrict the free movement of persons; block hallways, doorways, stairs or doors of college facilities; materiallyinterruptorinterferewithcollegebusinessfunctions,orremaininbuildingsafter thecloseofregularhoursofoperation

For safety and security reasons, demonstrators are not allowed to enter residencehalls; private offices; laboratories; studios;spaceswhereclassesorprivatemeetingsarebeing heldorimmediatelyscheduledtobeheld;libraries;facilitiesorareascontainingvaluableor sensitivematerials,collections,equipment,recordsprotectedbylaworbyexistingcollege policy such as educational records, student-related or personnel-related records, or financial records; emergency facilities or any facilities housing communication systems, security,utilities,orotherfacilitiesorservicesvitaltothebusinessfunctionsofMassArt.

Demonstratorscanengageinlegalactivitiesthatdonotviolateother'sconstitutionalrights orharmproperty Anydemonstrationthatviolatesanycollegepolicymaybediscontinued, either at the direction of a senior administrator or their designee or at the direction of MassArtʼsPublicSafety.Thesenioradministrator,designee,ormemberofMassArtʼsPublic Safetydepartmentwillidentifythemselveswhenmakingadirectivetodemonstrators.Ifa Dispersal Order is issued by Public Safety, demonstrators must comply with instructions and leavetheimmediatearea.Shouldanydemonstratorshavemobilityormedicalissues, adequatetimewillbegivenforthemtocomplywithanyinstructionsgiven.Blockingentry to or free exit from MassArt buildings, impeding or obstructing others' free movement, engaginginharassingbehavior,orincitingimmediate,violentactionthatrepresentsaclear and present danger to the campus community is prohibited under the Code of Student Conduct.

Smoking

IncompliancewiththelawsoftheCommonwealthofMassachusetts:

Smoking is prohibited on the Massachusetts College of Art and Design campus,indoors andoutside Smokingisprohibitedinanyvehicleowned,leased,orrentedbytheCollege ThesaleofanysmokingproductsisprohibitedontheMassArtcampus.

SnowandEmergency Closings

IntheeventthattheCollegeisclosedandclassesandotherscheduledactivitiesare canceledduetoinclementweatherorotheremergency,thisinformationwillbe

broadcastedviatheRaveAlertSystem,college-wideemail,andofficialMassArtsocial mediaaccounts,aswellas:

RADIO

WBZ1030AM

WRKO680AM

TELEVISION

WBZTVCBS

WCVBABC

WHDHNBC

WFXTFOX

Informationwillbegiventothestationspriorto515amforanall-dayclosing,by1200pm foranafternoonclosing,andby200pmforcancellationofeveningactivities.Youmayalso calltheCollegeat617.879.7000tochecktherecordedmessagetofindoutiftheCollege willbeclosed GraduateProgramsandContinuingEducationwillbeclosedwhenday classesareclosed.If,however,adverseweatherconditionsdevelopduringtheday, GraduateandContinuingEducationpersonnel,inconcertwiththeProvostandPresident, willdetermineifclassesaretobecanceled Allsuchdecisionswillbemadepriorto 200pm.

SocialSecurityNumbers

Thecollegeusessocialsecuritynumbersforvarioustaxrecordsandfilingsthatare requiredunderstateandfederaltaxlaw.Italsousesthemforallstudentrecords(including studentfinancialaidrecords)andforemployeeidentificationoncertainpersonnelrecords TheCollegerequiresthatsocialsecuritynumbersbemadeknowninaccordancewiththe requirementsoffederalandstatetaxlaws,certainlawsthatgovernstudentfinancialaid, andvariousofitsownpoliciesthatithasadoptedunderprovisionsofstatelawthatgovern institutionsofhighereducation

Incertaincircumstances,recordsdisclosedtothirdparties,othergovernmentagencies,or privateserviceproviders,containsocialsecuritynumbersasidentifiers.Taxrecords transmittedtotheInternalRevenueService,documentstransmittedtoinsurersin connectionwithworkerʼscompensationandotherinsuranceclaims,anddocuments transmittedtofinancialcustodiansinconnectionwithpensionbenefitsandwithholdings areexamplesofthiskindofdisclosure.

OVERVIEW

Technologyresourcescomprisetheassets,computingequipment,networkandenterprise computinginfrastructure,applications,services,anddata,whichareowned,leased,stored oroperatedbytheMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign("theCollege"),whichare providedtouserstofacilitatetimelyandefficientconductofbusiness,teaching,learning, research,andpublicservice.Userscomprisethestudents,employees,includingfull-time andpart-timefaculty,staff,andcontractors,orotherauthorizedaffiliates.Thisacceptable usepolicygovernsallTechnologyresources,useofthoseresources,andusers.

POLICYSTATEMENT

Accesstotechnologyresourcesareconditionaluponappropriateuseofthoseassets.All individualsusingtechnologyresourcesareboundbyandsubjecttoCollegepolicies, includingthisone,andareresponsibleforreadingitandadheringtoitsrules.Appropriate useisalwayslegal,ethical,andshowsrestraintintheconsumptionofsharedresources, anddemonstratesrespectforintellectualproperty,ownershipofdata,systemsecurity mechanisms,andindividuals'rightstofreedomfromintimidation,orharassment Unacceptableuseisanyusagethatviolatestheseprinciples.

RULESOFTECHNOLOGYUSAGE

AllusersofCollegeTechnologymustobservethefollowinggeneralruleswhenaccessing Collegeresources:

● respectintellectualpropertyrightsbyabidingbyextantlicense agreementsandcopyright-holderrightsofanycopyright-protectedwork suchassoftware,digitalimages,videos,documents,ormusic;

● avoidtheuseofTechnologyresourcestodisrupt,interrupt,orinterfere withCollege'sadministrative,academicandbusinessoperations,the deliveryofthecurriculum,ortheactivitiesofCollegecommunityindividuals orthecommunitycollectively.

● protectconfidentialandsensitivedataunderastudent'soremployee's controlfromunauthorizeduse,modification,ordisclosureasrequiredby stateandfederallawsandCollegepolicies;

● respecttheintegrityofTechnologyandsecuritysafeguards:

○ Forexample,Usersshallnotuseordevelopprogramsthatharass individuals,accessacomputerornetworkwithoutauthorization,or damageoralterthesoftwarecomponentsofanydataor TechnologyintheCollege'scontrol;

● safeguardassignedaccountsandpasswords

○ Accountsandpasswordsassignedtousersarenottobeshared withanyotherpersonwithoutauthorizationfromtheChief InformationOfficer;assignedworkstationsmustnotbeloggedinto andleftunattended

● limitpersonaluseofTechnologyresourcestousagethatdoesnotdisrupt otherindividuals'useofTechnologyorCollegeoperations;

● avoidanonymoususage

○ usersmustnotintentionallyconcealorattempttoconceal,change,

orobfuscateeithertheirassigneduserIDorthenetworkaddressor machinenameoftheircomputingdevicewhenusingTechnology;

● reportanysuspectedinformationsecuritypolicyviolationsorillegal activitytoanappropriateCollegestaffmember,suchastheChief InformationOfficerCIO,DeputyChiefInformationOfficerDCIO,orother responsibleperson.

RELATIONTOOTHERPOLICIES

● ThispolicyisintendedtobeconsistentwithotherMassachusettsCollegeof ArtandDesignpolicies,including,butnotlimitedto,theCollege'ssexual harassmentandequalopportunitypolicies,anditsCommunityStandards.

● UsersaretouseMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign'selectronicmail, Internetsystems,andtelecommunications/voicemailsystemsinamanner thatisconsistentwiththeseandanyrelatedpolicies.

COLLEGEOWNERSHIPOFTECHNOLOGYANDDATA

● CollegeTechnologyresourcesareCollegeproperty

● AllworkproductcreatedusingCollegeTechnologyisthepropertyof MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign,andsubjecttotheMassachusetts PublicRecordsLaw.Theyarenottheprivatepropertyofanyemployeeor student,andusersshouldnotconsideranyemail,Internetmessage, telecommunications/voicemailmessageormaterialprivateortheir personalpossessions.

● TheCollege'sownershipofafile,record,ormessagedoesnottransfer ownershiptotheCollegeofanyintellectualpropertycontainedthereinthat wascreatedbyastudentorwasnotcreatedbyanemployeeduringtimefor whichtheywerecompensatedbytheCollege,suchasaworkcreatedbyan employeeonpersonaltimeorpriortotheiremploymentbytheCollege

USERCREDENTIALS,AUTHENTICATIONCODESAND IDENTIFIERS

● Usercredentials,authenticationcodesandidentifiersusedtoaccess technologyresourcesorinstitutionaldataarethepropertyof MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign,andareconsideredconfidential, andshouldbeprotectedfromunauthorizedaccess

● Usersmustnotuseusercredentialsoridentifiers(e.g.,NetID/usernameand password),orauthenticationcodes(e.g.,apasswordorPIN,toaccess technologyresourcesorinstitutionaldataexceptwhereauthorized

● Usersareprohibitedfromsharinganycredentials,codesandidentifiers assignedorstewardedtothem,withanyuser.

● Usersareprohibitedfromattemptingtoretrieveorusecredentials,codes andidentifiers,forwhichtheyarenotauthorized,orwhichhavebeen assignedorstewardedtoanotheruser.

● Inappropriateuseofcredentials,codesandidentifiersmayresultin disciplinaryactions,uptoandincludingterminationorexpulsion.

● UsersmaynotimpersonateanotherCollegeuserwhenusingTechnology, unlesstheirjobdutiesandresponsibilitiesallowit.

WORKSTATIONSECURITY

● Technologyusersarerequiredtolocktheircomputerwitha password-protectedscreenlock,orshutitdownbeforeleavingit unattended

COLLEGETECHNOLOGYSAFEGUARDS

● Anyattempttodefeat,uninstalloraltertechnologyresourceorinstitutional datasecuritymeasuresisprohibited.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto, attemptingtouninstallCollegeanti-malwareprograms,deletingsystemlogs andaudittrails,bypassingTechnologyauthenticationandidentification mechanisms,alteringtheconfigurationofsecurityonanytechnology resource,oralteringdataexceptwhereauthorized.

● Theaboveprohibitedactionsmaybeperformedifauthorizationisprovided toaspecificemployeesorgroupsofemployeeasrequired,andatthe discretionoftheChiefInformationOfficeroftheCollegeoranauthorized delegate,suchasadesignatedinformationsecurityteam.

NONREMOVAL

● Usersmaynotremovefromthepremisesanyfiles,records,data, databases,digitalstoragemedia,hardware,software,firmware,orany otherdevicesorTechnology,licensedtoorownedbytheCollege,without priormanagementapproval

● Protectedinformation,particularlypersonallyidentifiableinformationPII, suchasSocialSecuritynumbersorcreditcardinformation,mustneverbe storedonatechnologyresourcenotownedormanagedbytheCollege, withoutappropriatewrittenmanagementapproval,andmustalwaysbe storedortransmittedusingacurrent,industry-standardencryptionmethod. Thisprohibitionincludesanydeviceorservicewhichstoreselectronicdata, includingcomputers,cloudservices,andstorageperipherals

DOWNLOADING

● MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignrequiresthatdocuments downloadedfromtheInternetarejob-orcurriculum-relatedandconstitute areasonableuseoftechnologyresources.PleaserefertoMassArt's ElectronicFileSharingPolicyformoredetails

VIOLATIONSOFPOLICYANDCRIMINALUSE

● UseofTechnologyresourceswhichviolatesthepoliciesorthestandardsof theinstitutionortheCommonwealthofMassachusetts,includingthe College'sCommunityStandards,theNon-Discrimination,Harassmentand RetaliationPolicy,theMAStateUniversitiesTitleIXSexualHarassment Policy,ortheMAStateUniversitiesEqualOpportunity,Diversityand AffirmativeActionPlan,orotherlocal,stateorfederallawsorregulations

relatedtostalking,harrassment,orintimidation,isprohibited.

● UseofTechnologyresourcesforcriminalactivityisprohibited.

● Usersareprohibitedfromsendinganonymousorrepeatedmessagesvia theemail,Internet,ortelecommunications/voicemailsystems,designedto harassorintimidateanyperson.

EMPLOYEEUSEOFTECHNOLOGYINVIOLATIONOF THEMASSACHUSETTSSTATEETHICSLAW

● EmployeesofthecollegeareprohibitedfromusingTechnologyforpersonal financialgain,suchasonlinegamblingorrunningapersonalbusiness,or anyotherusagethatviolatesStateEthicsLaw.

SOLICITATION

● Technologyresourcesmaynotbeusedtosolicitorproselytizeforoutside orpersonalcommercialventures,religiousorpoliticalcauses,outside organizations,orothersolicitationsthatarenotrelatedtojobdutiesand responsibilities,orthecurriculum.

MALICIOUSSOFTWAREORACTIVITY

● Usersmaynotusetechnologyresourcestodevelopordistributeany malicioussoftware,suchasmalware,ransomware,viruses,worms,Trojan horses,orengageinanymalicioussocialengineeringactivities,including thecreationordistributionofphishingemails,orothersoftwarewith maliciousintent

● Usersshouldnotopenemailsoremailfileattachmentsunlesstheyare confidentoftheidentityofthesender.Usersindoubtofthelegitimacyof anemailmessageorotherelectronicdata,orsuspectithasmalicious intent,contactaTechnologystaffmemberforassistance

COPYRIGHTEDMATERIALANDTRADESECRETS

● Technologyresourcesmustnotbeusedtosend(upload)orreceive (download)copyrightedmaterials,tradesecrets,proprietaryfinancial information,orsimilarmaterialswithoutpriormanagementauthorization

● TheCollegeexpresslyincorporatesintothispolicythe"FairUseGuidelines forEducationalMultimedia"resultingfromtheNASAD1997AnnualMeeting.

● RefertotheElectronicFileSharingPolicyformoreinformation.

COLLEGE'SRIGHTTOMONITOR

● MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignacknowledgesthatprivacyisan importantvalueforeducationalinstitutions.

● Usersshouldhavenoexpectation,andtheCollegemakesnoguarantee, expressorimplied,ofprivacyofdigitalcontentreceived,transmittedor

storedusingCollegeTechnology.MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign mayaccessordiscloseelectronicdatawhichmayinclude,butisnotlimited to,records,documents,files,electronicordigitaldata(includingbutnot limitedtocommunications,email,voicemail,chats,userforumsorother electronicdiscussions)storedortransmittedbyanyuseroftechnology resources,toensurebusinesscontinuityorcompliancewithlocal,state, federalorindustryregulations,ortoassistincriminalinvestigations,orif directedtodosobysubpoenafromlocal,stateorfederalauthorities.

● AuthorizedrepresentativesoftheCollegemaymonitortheuseof technologyresourcesandinstitutionaldata,atanytime,withorwithout noticetoanyuser,andmaybypass,delete,changeand/ormodifyany technologyresource,oraccesstosuchresourcesorinstitutionaldata.Such monitoringiscapableoftrackingandrecordingemailmessagesand telecommunications/voicemailmessagessentandreceivedaswellas Internetwebsitesvisitedbyemployees.

● TheTechnologydepartmentofMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign mayroutinelymonitortechnologyresources,andlogusagedata,which mayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,networksessionconnectiontimes, networkbandwidthusage,usercredentials,configurationsettingsor profiles,CPU,memory,anddiskutilization,logs,orwebbrowserhistory. Authorizedstaffmayreviewtechnologyresourcesandinstitutionaldatafor evidenceofviolationoflaworpolicy,toensurethedeliveryofserviceand businesscontinuity,andtomitigateoreliminatecybersecurityor informationsecurityrisk,vulnerabilityorthreat.

CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY

● NotwithstandingMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign'srightto monitor,institutionaldatashouldbetreatedasconfidential,andonly accessedonlybyauthorizedusersforauthorizedpurposes.

● Atitsdiscretion,andintheconductofbusiness,administrativeoracademic operations,theCollegemaydiscloseorshareitselectronicanddigital communicationsanddatawithauthorizedpartieswithinandexternaltothe College.

● Usersareprohibitedfromviewing,editing,ordeletingdatanotintendedfor them.

● Usersareresponsibleformaintainingtheconfidentialityofinstitutionaldata.

● Theuseofpasswordsforsecuritydoesnotguaranteeconfidentiality

● Institutionaldatawhichhasbeenerasedfromastoragedevicemaystillbe retrievedandreviewed.

● InstitutionaldatamayprovidetheCollegewithinformationabouttheusers whohavesent,received,created,reviewedormanipulatedsuchdata

ENCRYPTION

● Confidential,sensitiveorprivilegedinformation,includingpersonally identifiableinformationPIIsuchasasocialsecuritynumberorcreditcard information,mustneverbestoredortransmittedunlessitisencryptedina current,industrystandardencryptionmethod.Consulttechnologystaff membersifyouareunsureofwhethertheproposedencryptionmethod meetsthisstandard.

DISCIPLINARYACTION

● MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignmayimposesanctionsontheuse ofCollegeTechnologyresources,ortakeotherdisciplinaryactions,onany userwhoisfoundtohaveviolatedthepoliciesoftheCollege Sanctions mayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,lossofprivilegestoaccessto Technologyresources.Disciplinaryactionsmayinclude,butarenotlimited to,counseling,terminationorexpulsionfromtheCollege,orlegalaction.

● Violationswhichconstitutecriminaloffensesmaybesubjecttolocal,state, orfederalprosecution.

● MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignreservestherighttoterminatethe networkconnectionofanydevice,applicationorservice,whichinhibitsor interfereswiththesecurity,performanceorusabilityofthenetwork PASSWORDANDAUTHENTICATIONCODE ACCOUNTABILITY

REPRESENTATIONOFTHECOLLEGEANDITS REPUTATION

● UsersofCollegeTechnologymayberegardedasrepresenting MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignwhilevisitinginternetwebsites, sending,receivingorpostingelectronicordigitalcommunicationsviaany means,includingemail,chat,socialmedia,anduserforums,usingother applicationsorservices.

● Usersshouldmakeclearwhentheyare,orarenot,representingtheCollege intheiremail,Internet,telecommunications/voicemailcommunications,or onsocialmedia.Usersmaynotrepresentthattheyareconductingbusiness onbehalfoftheCollegeunlesstheyareauthorizedtodosobytheCollege.

PUBLICRECORDS

● AccordingtotheSecretaryoftheCommonwealth,DivisionofPublic Records'AGuidetotheMassachusettsPublicRecordsLaw

○ Everyrecordthatismadeorreceivedbyagovernmententityor employeeispresumedtobeapublicrecordunlessaspecific statutoryexemptionpermitsorrequiresittobewithheldinwholeor inpart.

● Accordingly,recordsgathered,stored,receivedortransmittedbythe Collegemaybeconsideredapublicrecordpursuanttothelaws,policies, regulationsandguidancefromtheCommonwealth,orotherlocal,state,or federalauthorities.

COLLECTIVEBARGAININGAGREEMENTS

● WhereCollectiveBargainingAgreementsareineffectandcomeinto conflictwiththisPolicy,theCollectiveBargainingAgreementsshallgovern

CONTACTPERSON

● Ifyouarenotsurewhetheranactivityyouareplanningwouldaffect service,youmaycontacttheInformationTechnologyhelpdesk(akaTech Central)usingtheTechServicesServiceHub,viaemailat helpdesk@massart.edu,orviaphoneat617879 7888.

● Employeeswhoneedhelpunderstandingthispolicyorwhodiscovera violationofthispolicyshouldnotifytheExecutiveDirectorofHuman Resourcesat617879 7906ortheChiefInformationOfficerat617 879 7878.

DISCLAIMER

AllpartiesplacingmaterialsontheCollege'semail,Internet,website,oranyotherCollege networkrepresentandwarrantthatthesubmission,installation,copying,distribution,and useofsuchmaterialsinconnectionwiththeCollege'ssystemswillnotviolateanyother party'sproprietaryrights.TheuserunderstandsandagreesthatMassachusettsCollegeof ArtandDesignisnotresponsibleforanyerrorscreatedinordamagetomaterialsasa resultoftheinstallationormaintenanceontheCollege'sNetworkservers,ortheiruseby anyoneaccessingMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignservers Alluseoftheemail, Internet,andtelecommunicationssystemsmustbeinaccordancewithexisting MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignregulationsforcomputerand telecommunications/voicemailuse OfficialMassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign computernetworkpagesmaycontainlinkstootherpagesnotsanctionedbytheCollege. MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesignintendstohonorthepoliciessetforthabove,but reservestherighttochangethemasmayberequiredunderthecircumstances.ThisPolicy isreviewedandupdatedaccordingtoTechnology'sestablishedpolicyreviewprocess

NOTES

● Thispolicyisnotmeanttodetermineownershipofacademicresearchand workproductdisplayedand/orstoredonMassachusettsCollegeofArtand Designsystems.

● Datelastreviewedandupdated:February27,2024

Visitors

Visitorsarewelcome,butwillbeaskedtosigninwiththesecurityguardofthebuilding theywishtovisit.Visitorstoclassroomsmusthavepriorpermissionfromtheinstructor.For ascheduledappointmentwithaparticularfacultymemberoradministrator,pleasemake priorarrangementsdirectlywiththatindividual.Campustourscanbearrangedinadvance throughtheOfficeofUndergraduateAdmissions.

CAMPUSLIFE

ArtSupplyandBookstore

MassArtSupplyandBookstoreislocatedonthelowerleveloftheKennedyBuilding.The Bookstoreoffersacompletelineofprofessionalartsupplies,newandusedtextbooks, clothingandothercollegematerials Textbookscanalsobeorderedonline https://massart.edu/student-life/art-supply-and-bookstore/

CommuterResources

CommuterResources,through theOfficeofStudentSuccess,seekstoaidourcommuter studentsinlearningaboutthevarietyofresourcesonandoffcampus.Theoffice provides resourcesandtohelpstudentsbecomeactiveparticipantsincampuslifeandcontributing membersoftheircommunity.

Ifthereissomethingyouneedtoknowthatisnotavailableonthiswebsite,pleasefeelfree tocontacttheOfficeofStudentSuccess byemailatstudent.success@massart.edu.

BEANACTIVEANDINFORMEDMEMBEROFTHE MASSARTCOMMUNITY

ParticipatinginCollegeactivitiesisagreatwaytomeetpeopleandgetinvolvedat MassArt Keepinformedofdailyeventsandactivitiesbyaccessingtheonlinecampus calendar.CheckyourMassArtemailaccountforvaluableinformationincluding campus-wideannouncementsandtheweeklystudentannouncements.Itisessentialfor commuterstudentstohaveanactivecollegeemailaccount Remember,collegeofficials whomayneedtocontactyouwillnothaveaccesstopersonalemailaddresses.Donʼttake achanceonmissingout;checkyourMassArtGmailaccounteveryday!

KNOWWHATRESOURCESMASSARTHASTOOFFER

OrientateyourselftothecampusandlearnaboutthewiderangeofservicestheCollege providesbyutilizingthenavigationpanetotheleft Thelinksabovewilldirectyouto informationaboutthoseservicesdesignedspecificallyforcommuterstudents.Commuters arehighlyencouragedtotakefulladvantageofallthefacilitiesandservicesMassArthas tooffer

MAKEACONNECTIONWITHMASSARTFACULTY ANDSTAFF

Gettoknowyourprofessors,staffmembersinStudentSuccess,JET,CACP,yourwork studysupervisor;theyareimportantcampusconnections!Makesuretotellafacultyor staffmemberaboutobstaclesassociatedwithyourcommutinglifestylethatcouldimpact classroomperformance.

CounselingCenter COUNSELINGSERVICES

TheCounselingCenterislocatedonthesecondflooroftheKennedybuilding,K222.The CounselingCenteroffersfree,confidential,short-termpsychotherapy,casemanagement andcommunityproviderreferralstoallactivelyenrolledundergraduateandgraduate MassArtstudents.TheCounselingCenteroffersdrop-in/same-day-accessservicesforthe firsttwotothreeweeksandlasttwotothreeweeksofeachsemester.Studentswhowish toscheduleappointmentstypicallycanmeetwithacounselorwithinaweekofmakingthe request TheCounselingCenterisavailableformentalhealthemergencieswhentheoffice isopen.ToscheduleanappointmentpleasecalltheCounselingCenterat6178797760x 2oremailcounseling@massart.edu.TheCounselingCenterisopenfromMonday-Friday 9am-5pmandlocatedinKennedy,222 CounselingCenterservicesareprovidedby professionalswhoholdavarietyoflicenseswhichmayincludeLicensedPsychologist, LicensedMentalHealthCounselorLMHC,LicensedCertifiedSocialWorkersLCSWand LicensedIndependentClinicalSocialWorkerLICSW.CounselingCenterservicesarealso providedbyadvancedclinical traineesfromgraduateprogramsinsocialwork,mental healthcounseling,expressiveartstherapy,and/orpsychology.Clinicaltraineesprovide servicesunderthesupervisionofindependentlylicensedclinicians.Allactivelyenrolled undergraduateandgraduateMassArtstudentsareeligibletousethestudentcounseling services,andvisitstotheCounselingCenterareconfidentialandfreeofcharge The CounselingCenteralsoprovidesappointmentsforstudentswhowouldliketopursuea MedicalLeaveofAbsenceMLOA.Tomakeanappointmentforanyoftheservicesthat theCounselingCenterprovides,emailcounseling@massartedu,calltheCounseling Centerat617879 7760x2orwalkinwhentheofficeisopen.PleasevisittheMassArt ConnectCounselingCenterpageforinandoffcampusmentalhealthresources!

MARTYAID/UWILL

MassArtalsoofferssupplementalservicesinadditiontoourCounselingCenterresources, calledMartyAid/Uwill.MartyAid/Uwillservicesareavailabletoallactivelyenrolled undergraduateandgraduateMassArtstudents.MartyAid/Uwilloffersfree,confidential, 24/7accesstoacrisisandsupportlineat617 879 7760x1andincludes6free, confidentialtelehealththerapysessionsperyear(renewseveryOctober).Studentscan accesstheir6freetelehealthindividualtherapysessionsalongwithfreementalhealthand wellnessresourcesthroughthewebsiteappuwillcomusingtheirschoolemailaddressand schoolIDnumber StudentsalsohaveaccesstoafreeHeadspaceaccountusingtheir schoolemailaddressandschoolIDnumberat https://work.headspace.com/MassArt/member-enroll

CrimePreventionPrograms

Thefollowingisabriefoutlineofsomeoftheprogramsdevelopedtodetercrimeon campus:

SAFETYESCORTSERVICE

CallthePublicSafetyDepartmenttorequestawalkingescorttoanypointoncampus,the WardStreetLot,orareasimmediatelyaroundthecampus. Formoreinformationortorequestanescort,callx7810.

SHUTTLESERVICE

During the academic year, the Public Safety Department operates a van shuttle service M F from 500pm–1200am with pick-up points in the shuttle area outside of the Tower Building The shuttle serves an area within a two-mile radius or so from campus For furtherinformation,contactPublicSafety,x7810.

CLOSEDCIRCUITTV

ClosedcircuitTVcamerasmonitorselectedareasofthecampus.Also,manyexteriorand interiordoorsoftheCollegeareprotectedbyalarmsystems.

IDENTIFICATIONCARD

Identificationcardsareissuedtoallstudents,staff,andfacultyandshouldbewornclipped to an outer garment at all times while on campus The displayed ID accesssystemhas greatlyassistedthePublicSafetyDepartmentincontrollingtrespassingoncampus.Ifyour I.D. is not displayed, you may be briefly detained until your status is verified. This procedurehasbeeninstitutedtoprotectyoursecurityandyourcooperationwillbegreatly appreciated

PleasebearinmindthatyourMassArtID remainsthepropertyofthecollegeandmustbe produced upon request by a Public Safety Officer or other College Official. If you are involvedinaruleviolation,yourcardmaybeheldtemporarilyuntilthesituationisresolved. Should you lose your I.D., check with the Public Safety Department to seeifithasbeen returned.Ifneeded,PublicSafetywillissueyouanewcard,thereisareplacementfeeof $2500

LOSTANDFOUND

LostandFoundislocatedinthePublicSafetyDepartmentintheTowerBuilding.The Collegecannotassumeresponsibilityforlossordamagetopersonalpropertyleft unattendedinclassrooms,studiosorstoredoncampus.Allstudentsareurgedtobring valuableshomedaily

MOTORISTASSISTANCEPROGRAM

ThePublicSafetyDepartmenthasinstitutedaMotoristAssistanceProgramMAPintended toprovidebasicassistancetomembersofthecommunitywhohaveexperiencedvehicle problems.

Someoftheservicesavailable:

● AssistancewithkeyslockedinthevehicleAssistancewithdeadbatteries

● Summontowtruck,taxi,etc Awaivermustbesignedforanyvehicle lockouts

● EscortownertoorfromvehicleinimmediateareaEscortownerto residencewithinreasonabledistanceAssistancewithflattires

● Escorttogasstation

StudentsshouldcontactPublicSafetywhenassistanceisneeded.Responseisdependent onavailabilityofpersonnel,ifPublicSafetycanʼtassistsomeoneinthedepartmentwill helpstudentsgetintouchwithagarage,oranotherserviceagencywhocanassist.The

Officeassumesnoliabilityfordamagecausedduringgoodfaithattemptstoassist students.TheownermustsignawaiverabsolvingtheCollegeand/orPublicSafetyfrom liability

DiningServices

MassArt/MCPHS/WITDiningServices

TheMassArtDiningCommonsmanagedbySodexoDiningServicesislocatedonthefirst flooroftheKennedyBuilding.StudentsmayalsousetheirmealplansatBeattyHallonthe WentworthcampusandCrossroadsCafeontheMCPHScampus Thediningservicealso offersafullrangeofcateringandseasonalspecials.Informationaboutdiningoptionsmay befoundathttps://massart.edu/dining.

MAINDININGAREA

Located on the first floor of the Kennedy building, The Dining Commons offers a full array of hot and cold entrees, beverages, and desserts

MEALPLANS

These meal plans are designed for your convenience to be used across all 3 campuses and there are a number of dining locations available to MassArt Students

MassArtResidentMealPlans

All resident students are required to have a meal plan A resident may choose to switch to a different meal plan if available for their residence hall

● Gold

225AnytimeMeals+500DiningPoints(persemester)

$2,815persemester

● Silver

175AnytimeMeals+700DiningPoints(persemester)

$2,465persemester

● Bronze

(defaultmealplanforstudentslivingintheTreeHouseorSmith Hall)100AnytimeMeals+1,200DiningPoints(persemester)

$2,458persemester

● Titanium

150AnytimeMeals+850DiningPoints(persemester)

$2,358persemester

ThemealplansbelowareonlyavailabletostudentslivingintheArtistsʼResidenceorina kitchensuiteinSmithHall.

● Ruby

(defaultmealplanforstudentslivingintheArtist's Residence)1,050DiningPoints(persemester)

$1,145persemester

● Palladium

1,500DiningPoints(persemester)

$1,560persemester

CommuterMealPlans

Wearepleasedtobeabletoofferthebelowcommutermealplanoptionsavailabletothe entireMassArtcommunity CommuterplansareavailableforWIT,MassArt,andMCPHS communitiesandoffertheconvenienceofdiningonall3campusesforcommuter students.

● Huntington

50AnytimeMeals+100DiningPoints(persemester)

$650persemester

● Ruggles

25AnytimeMeals+50DiningPoints(persemester)

$345persemester

● Parker

5AnytimeMeals+75DiningPoints(persemester)

$115persemester

DecliningBalanceMealPlan

Thereisanopt-indecliningbalancemealplancalledDiningFlexavailabletoresidentand commuterstudents.Optionsareavailableathttps://eatatcof.sodexomyway.com/. MassArtMealPlansandCollegesoftheFenwayDiningservicesaremanagedbySodexo. IfyouhaveanyquestionsaboutyourmealplanpleasevisitMyMealPlanorcontactthem atEatAtCOF.USA@sodexo.com.

HealthServices

MassArtpartnerswithMCPHSUniversityandWentworthInstituteofTechnologyto offerCarbonStudentHealthServicesforMassArtstudents.

CarbonStudentHealthServicesislocatedonthe2nd FlooroftheTreeHouse.

Health Services—2nd Floor of Tree House

Monday–Friday:900am–600pm

617 879 5220

ClosedonholidaysandondayswhenMassArtisclosed(snowdays,etc)

Both scheduled and walk-in appointments are available Students can schedule an appointment online. Please have your insurance card and MassArt student ID when checkingin.

Lockers

CommuterstudentscanobtainlockerslocatedonthelowerleveloftheKennedybuilding Instructionsforregisteringalockerwillbepostedatthephysicallockerlocation.Spare keyscanbeleftwiththeOfficeofStudentSuccess2ndfloor,Kennedy).

Studentsmustprovidetheirownpadlocksandmustemptythelockerbythedayafter commencementinMay(atwhichpointthecollegehastherighttocutthelocksandempty thelocker)

MailServices

TheMailroom,locatedonthe4thflooroftheTowerbuilding,processesalloutgoingmail andincomingadministrativemail.Privatestudentmailcannotbeaccommodatedthrough themailroom Studentslivingintheresidencehallsareassignedmailboxeswithspecific addressesforthereceiptofoutsidemail.Dormmailshouldnotbeaddressedto621 Huntingtonavenue.

Artists'Residence

600RearHuntingtonAvenue Boston,MA02115

TreeHouseResidenceHall 578HuntingtonAvenue Boston,MA02115

SmithHall 640HuntingtonAvenue Boston,MA02115

StudentSuccess

PHILOSOPHY

TheDivisionofStudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagement iscommittedtothesuccess andbalanceofthewholestudentbyempoweringstudentstodeveloptheconfidenceand skillsneededtomakeeducateddecisionsabouttheirlivesandtobecomelife-long learners.Weimplementthisphilosophythroughourrespectandvalueofindividuality, creativity,diversity,andintegrity.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

Focusingontheco-curricularexperience,theDivisionofSuccessandEnrollment Management advanceslearningandsuccessbyencouragingintentionalchangethrough partnershipswithstudentsthatarechallengingandsupportive.

OURCOMMITMENTTOTHECOCURRICULAR LEARNINGPROCESS

StudentSuccessandEnrollmentManagement providesnumerousco-curricularprograms, givingstudentstheopportunitytoengageinfundamentallearningexperiencesoutsidethe formalsettingofanacademicclassroom.Theseprogramsinclude,butarenotlimitedto, newstudentorientation,studentleadership,healthandwellness,personaldevelopment andartistic,socialandcivicresponsibility.Ourco-curricularprogramsareassessedonan annualbasis,theresultsofwhicharepublishedinourannualreport.

Parking

Day-Time(Before5pm)

Allenrolledandnewlyacceptedcommuterstudents(graduate,undergraduate,part-time, PCE,andCertificate)areeligibletoapplyforparkingusingtheparkingapplicationform. CommuterstudentparkingislocatedattheRoxburyCommunityCollegeLotC,locatedat 294 296HighlandStreet Thecostofparkingforthe2023 2024academicyearis$25per assignedday.Forexample,ifyouareassignedparkingfortwodaysperweek,thefeeis $50forthesemester.WeekendaccesstoWardLotisincluded.

Parkingapplicationsareacceptedonarollingbasisthroughthestudentwebsite.Spaces areassignedbasedonavailability,andapplicationswillbereviewedastheyarereceived.

Studentsareencouragedtoapplyasearlyaspossible,especiallybeforethestartofthe semester,asparkingislimited Thelaterinthesemesteranapplicationissubmitted,the lesslikelyitisthatspacewillbeavailable.

Acompleteapplicationmustbesubmittedthroughtheonlineformtobeconsidered

Parkingassignmentswillbedeterminedusingapointsystemwhichwasdevelopedin responsetofeedbackgatheredfromasurveyofstudentswhorequestedcriteriasuchas distancetraveledandsenioritybeprioritized.Thepointsystemusesclassstanding, distancetraveledandaccesstopublictransportationinadditiontospecialcircumstances asapprovedbytheparkingoffice.

RoxburyCommunityCollegeisabouta25-minutewalkfromcampus Shuttleservicewill beprovided.Thereisnoshuttleserviceonweekends.Ifyoumissthelastshuttleyoucan requesttransportationfromthePublicSafetyoffice(onthefirstflooroftheNorthBuilding,

nexttothetowerbuildingonEvansWay,thereisabluelightoutsidethedoor)orbycalling 617879 7810.

EveningParking(After5pm)

PaideveningstudentparkingisonlyavailableinourWardStreetlot,behindtheArtistsʼ Residence,for$35pereveningassignedforthesemester.Ifyouattendclassonenight eachweek,thefeeis$35forthesemester.Ifyouattendclassestwonightsperweek,the feeis$75persemester WeekendaccesstoWardisincluded Applicationsareaccepted onarollingbasis.AlleveningstudentsareabletoparkinWardLotonthefirstnightof class.

WeekendOnlyStudent

Paidparkingisavailableforstudentswhotakeclassesonlyontheweekend Thecostis $35 forthesemestertoparkinourWardLot Studentsmustsubmitaparkingapplication alongwithaclassschedule.

WeekendWorkshop

ParkingisavailableforweekendworkshopsinourWardStLotfor$15perweekend These applicationsareprocessedonarollingbasis.Youwillreceivenoticeonceyourapplication hasbeenprocessed.

WinterIntersession/SummerParkingStudent Parking

Duetothechangesinparkingforthisacademicyearaswellasthereductioninprices,the parkingofficeisstillreassessingtheratesforsummerandwinterparking.More informationregardingparkingforthesetimeswillbereleasedalongsidetheirapplication.

ResidentialStudentGuestWeekendParking

GuestparkingisavailableontheweekendsinourWardLotfor$15 TheMassArtresidential studentmustcometotheParkingOfficeandfilloutaGuestParkingApplicationandsubmit payment.TheirIDwillbeactivatedforthatweekendtoallowtheirguestintothelot.There isnoguestparkingavailableduringtheweek

ApplyingAndPayingForParking

Toobtainparkinginanyofourlots,youmustcompletetheappropriateapplicationform andsubmititalongwithacopyofyourcourseschedule Ifyouhavenotreceivedyour courseschedulepriortoyourfirstclass,youmayobtainoneinSelf-Serviceorthe ContinuingEducationoffice.

Applicationsareacceptedviaonline.OurofficeislocatedintheArtistsʼResidence,Room 120600RearHuntingtonAvenueBoston,MA02115•617879 5103office•617 879 5120fax•parking@massartedu)

TheParkingOfficeisopenMonday-Friday900am–500pm.Pleasecheck-inwithour officeforsummerhours

Acceptableformsofpayment: CheckormoneyordermadepayabletotheResidencesatMassArtVisaorMastercard,$5 processingfeeadded.

WEDONOTACCEPTCASH.