Malone is more than just an organization; it is a community of scholars, which includes administrators, faculty, supportive staff and all students enrolled in any of the classes offered by the College on its campus.

 

We recognize that our students represent a wide range of backgrounds, attitudes, needs, and goals. Therefore, as a liberal arts college that is distinctively Christian, Malone views each person as an individual with certain responsibilities to the College community.

 

These responsibilities are based upon three assumptions to which we are firmly committed.

 

First, individuals are Christian by virtue of the grace of God (Ephesians 2:8,9) and their commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord.

 

Second, while Christians have a sincere desire to mature both in insight and behavior, we recognize that there exist levels of maturity in a Christian academic community such as Malone.

 

Third, some students who choose Malone may not agree with some of these stated community responsibilities. However, since all students are part of the community, all are expected to act responsibly toward the community.

 

If the conduct of any member of the Malone community is found to be detrimental either to his/her own personal development or to that of other members of the community, we will seek to aid that member. However, if that member shows serious or continued violation of responsibility, the College will dismiss that member from the community.

 

Malone strives to help its students develop into mature Christian men and women who are equipped to meet all of life head-on. While we seek to strengthen each member of the community, we realize that not all, whether Christian or not, can fit into the Malone community. For those who cannot, there are educational opportunities elsewhere. For those who can, the opportunity here can be of unlimited value.

 

 

While we realize that it is impossible to create an academic community whose behavioral norms will be acceptable to every person, we believe that it is important to formulate certain behavioral expectations so that the objectives of Malone College can be met.

 

It is therefore assumed that an individual who has voluntarily chosen to join the Malone community will strive to exhibit the following modes of behavior characteristic of a mature person.

 

Malone students will:

 

1.         seek to develop as whole persons by growing academically, physically, socially and spiritually.

 

2.         pursue excellence in their work and study, will use resources and will take advantage of enriching opportunities with diligence and perseverance.

 

3.         continually assess their growth and will strive for positive change within the community.

 

4.         be free to consider the broad range of human opinion and ideas without engaging in the whole range of human behavior.

 

5.         assume responsibility for their behavior and its effect on other persons.

 

6.         be concerned about the welfare of other persons within the community and the

            welfare of the community as a whole.

 

7.         realize they are part of a community with a strong Christian tradition and they must respect that tradition while exercising freedom to review and evaluate it.

 

 

Malone College recognizes that Biblical principles are the standard for individual behavior and community life.

 

1.         We are commanded to love God with all our heart, soul and mind (Matthew 22:37).

 

a.         A person enters into relationship with God through a personal commitment to His Son Jesus Christ (John 14:6, I Timothy 2:5).

 

b.         Life within a Christian community must be lived to the glory of God in all things (I Corinthians 10:31).

 

c.         Love for and accountability to God is the primary motivation for Christian conduct. The forgiving character of His love and grace provides the model for forgiveness in the growth process (John 14:15, I Peter 2:24).

 

d.         Each member individually and the community collectively are responsible for the effective stewardship of abilities, opportunities and institutional resources (Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 12:3-8).

 

 

 

2.         We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39).

 

a.         Consistent with the example and command of Jesus Christ, love must be the determining factor in a Christian’s relationships with others. This love will vary in its expression–compassion, service, rebuke, discipline, etc.–with a view to the recipient’s ultimate welfare (Romans 12, Galatians 6:1-10).

 

b.         While Christians must ultimately decide what behavior is appropriate for them individually, the limiting of some individual liberties is necessary to attain common goals and ensure harmonious community life (Romans 14:1-13, Matthew 7:12).

 

In addition to the preceding principles, all members of the Malone College community are expected to live up to the following:

 

1.         Scripture commends certain qualities as good and right and are therefore to be encouraged. These include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, honesty, forgiveness, humility, service to others, nondiscrimination, fairness, and studiousness.

 

2.         It is also recognized that Scripture condemns such sins of attitude as greed, jealousy, pride, lust, and hatred. Although these may be more difficult to discern, they lie at the heart of   barriers to the relationship between a person and God and they can lead to unacceptable behavior.

 

3.         Similarly, there are certain actions that are expressly prohibited in Scripture and that will not be tolerated for members of the Malone community. These include theft, dishonesty, gossip, profanity, vulgarity, sexual promiscuity, adultery, homosexual activity, premarital sex, drunkenness, immodesty of dress, and occult practices.

 

4.         Members of the Malone community are expected to uphold the laws of the local community, the State of Ohio, and the nation, except on those rare occasions when obedience to the governmental authorities would require behavior in direct conflict with the teaching of Scripture. In this latter case, the individual would submit voluntarily to the legal penalty for the behavior. Criminal violations of any kind occurring on or off campus are subject to review within the Malone community for potential disciplinary action.

 

The following, while not exhaustive, provides guidelines for other

behaviors which are prohibited:

 

5.         Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of Malone College. This includes, but is not limited to, disobedience of, or noncompliance with, a directive or order of a member of the administration, faculty, peace officer, school security officer, or other school authority when such disobedience or noncompliance can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption, or interference with the operation of Malone College, or adversely affect the good standing and reputation of Malone College.

 

 

6.         Conduct which substantially infringes on or invades the rights of others.

 

7.         Intentionally or recklessly endangering or threatening the life or physical safety of others or self.

 

8.         Refusal to provide proper identification upon request by a College official or staff in the performance of their duties. Students are expected to carry their ID cards at all times and to present them upon request by College officials.

 

9.         Theft, willful damage, or vandalism of the College or personal property.

 

10.       Guns, knives, explosives, dangeros chemicals or noxious devices, and other dangerous weapons or ordances are prohibited on all premises, owned or controlled by the College, including, without limitation, motor vehicles owned or provided by the campus, parking areas, campus and work sites, or while on College academic, business, or recreational activity or event.This prohibition supersedes any and all permits obtained, or which may be obtained, from any issuing authority that allows private citizens to possess, carry or conceal guns or other weapons.

 

11. Threat of violence or harm to any person or property located on premises owned or controlled by the College, or while on College business, activity, or event. 

 

12.       Unauthorized entry or use of College facilities or property.

 

13.       Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance or the misuse of prescription medications while on campus or at any College event. Likewise, the possession of empty alcoholic containers on campus is prohibited. For further details, refer to the Malone College, “Substance Use and Abuse Policy for Employees and Students” brochure. The underage possession or use of alcohol off campus is prohibited.

 

14.       The practice of “hazing” of any form for the purpose of initiation into any

            recognized or non-recognized College team or organization.

 

15.       Disruptive misconduct which impedes the development of a safe, healthy environment including, but not limited to, intimidation, use of obscenities and profanities, open defiance of College officials or policies or noncompliance with College traffic regulations.

 

16.       Wearing inappropriate dress or articles of clothing on campus. Any violation of the Guidelines for Student Dress can be found in the following section.

 

17.       Intentionally or recklessly misusing or damaging fire or other safety equipment.

 

18.       Misrepresenting information or furnishing false information to the College.

 

19.       Forgery, alteration, misrepresentation, counterfeiting, or misuse of any College document including College ID cards or unauthorized possession or duplication of College keys.

 

20..       Appearing on College premises or at College-sponsored events  under the influence of a controlled or other intoxicating substance.

 

21.       Intentional or reckless interference with or disruption of College technology services or resources (e.g. computer disk storage, data,        software, voice communications), unauthorized use, misuse, abuse, alterations, disclosure or destruction of College technology services/resources or any misuse or tampering with College telephones.

 

22.       Possession, participation in or viewing of pornography in any form.

 

23.       Sale or transfer by any means of property one knows or has reason to believe is stolen.

 

24.       In addition to the explicit teaching of the Scripture and the laws of the land, the members of the Malone community freely and willingly choose to impose upon themselves the following rules of behavior. Although these rules are not viewed as absolute standards by all Christians, they are held out of the belief that they serve both the good of the individual and institution. Every person who joins this community is required to acknowledge that he/she is subject to these rules. Serious or repeated violations will result in dismissal from the community.

 

            a.         The College recognizes the danger to one’s physical and/or psychological well-being in the use of certain products or substances. The use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, hallucinogenic drugs (including marijuana) or narcotics (not authorized by a physician) is therefore vigorously discouraged for members of the Malone community. Under no circumstances are the above to be used, possessed or distributed on College property, or in any vehicle owned or provided by the College, or while on College business, or attending or participating in any College-related activity. For further details, refer to the Malone College “Substance Use and Abuse Policy for Employees and Students” brochure.

 

b.         Gambling is viewed as an unwise use of God-given resources and therefore is not permitted in any form.

c.         The use of any kind of demeaning gesture, threat of violence, or physical attack directed toward a person, or the vandalism of property is inappropriate to a Christian or civic community and is not permitted.

 

d.         Consideration for others and standards of good taste are prime concerns within the Malone community. Therefore, the display of affection in public and/or lounges must be within these limits.

 

            e.         While Sunday is set apart for worship, rest, and recreation, the Malone community believes that every day should be lived to bring honor to the Lord. Chapel attendance is required for collective spiritual and educational growth. In developing disciples, we acknowledge that true liberty is not so much freedom from regulations as freedom for disciplined living. Our freedom is for the purpose of glorifying God and living for others.

 

f.          Because of the obvious conflict with the Christian faith, any form of occult practice is not permitted. This would include, but is not limited to such things as séances, tarot cards, Dungeons and Dragons, Ouija boards, etc.

 

 

The faculty and staff of Malone College are dedicated to the person of Jesus Christ and to the belief that the principles and practices set forth in the Holy Scriptures will enhance and be evident in the life of every person who seriously embraces the Christian philosophy.

 

Malone College is committed to the total development of each student and seeks to provide a nurturing environment for spiritual, academic, and social growth. Enrollment privileges are extended to any person who academically qualifies and is willing to accept the College's lifestyle expectations regardless of race, creed, color, or denominational preference.

 

In order for any community to function effectively, it is necessary for that community to establish behavior expectations that govern its members. Therefore, in addition to the biblical principles that provide essential guidelines for effective living, Malone College vigorously discourages the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages (including non-alcoholic beer), hallucinogenic drugs (including, but not limited to marijuana) or narcotics or other controlled substances (not properly prescribed and used) for all members of the Malone Community. The College prohibits the possession, use, distribution, purchase or sale (or solicitation of purchase or sale) of illegal or unauthorized drugs, controlled substances, drug-related paraphernalia or alcohol, or being under the influence of any such substance, while on College property, while conducting College business, while engaging in College-related activities, or while operating or riding in any vehicle owned or supplied by the College. The College also prohibits any other violation of the College Substance Use and Abuse Policy for Employees and Students or any related rules or regulations. Students are required to abstain from sexual misconduct, from any violent behavior or threats of violence (to self or others), and from gambling, profanity, vulgar behavior, unlawful harassment, or any other improper conduct.

The College acknowledges that every adult has the right and responsibility to establish his or her personal lifestyle, but that lifestyle cannot conflict with the standards established by the Malone community. Campus lifestyle expectations are not an attempt to legislate Christianity and are not to be considered moral absolutes, but it is the conviction of the College that they are valid expressions of a Christian community.

 

Chapel is an integral part of the Malone College experience, and every student is required to attend chapel services. Each student is encouraged to also become involved in the services of one or more of the local churches.

 

 

As an educational institution, Malone College seeks to fulfill its mission of developing the whole person. In so doing:

 

1.         We affirm our dignity and worth as creatures of God.

 

2.         We accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ as ultimate authority.

 

3.         We value the uniqueness and benefits of the Christian academic community.

 

4.         We express a deep concern for individual growth and view discipleship as the highest calling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violation of any college policy while on a college-related or sanctioned trip will be viewed as though that violation occurred on campus. Students who travel with any college organization, club, or team will be held to the same standard as if that violation occurred in their room or other on-campus location. Under no circumstances will permission be granted by staff, faculty, coaches, parents or other leaders for the trip that would allow students to engage in any behavior found to violate this policy.

 

Paul instructs the Thessalonians to walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Each area of life is to reflect this issue of being worthy of one's position with God. The manner in which a student dresses will also communicate his or her view of God and respect for other students. Malone College has set a standard of respect that should be shown one another with regard to dress that may differ significantly from society in general.

 

Men and women should dress modestly, wearing shirts that are long enough to extend to the waistband. Appropriate shorts/skirts (that extend at least halfway to the knee) or slacks/pants must be worn at all times. Shirts should not be torn or revealing (or expose the back or sides) and pants must be pulled up to the waist with no undergarments exposed. Clothing in extreme disrepair should not be worn on campus. Shoes must be worn at all times while in campus buildings.

 

All clothing worn for athletic competition, exercising, and working out must be in line with the policy outlined for the fitness room and the principles listed above. At no time should clothing with messages which are sexually oriented, profane or alcohol/drug related be worn on campus or at College-sponsored events. Residents who choose to shower during visitation hours in the residence halls must wear adequate apparel when in the halls (towels only are not adequate). Good taste and respect for each other should prevail.

 

In the residence halls, students are also subject to a high standard of modesty.  At no time should students be seen in residence hall common areas (hallways, lounges, laundry rooms, computer labs, kitchen areas, stairways, the areas in the bathrooms outside the showering area, etc.) unclothed (a towel and/or briefs are not adequate).  Thus, when students in the residence halls are going from their rooms to the showers and back to their rooms, they should be covered (a towel and/or briefs are not adequate).  When students are changing in their rooms, their door and window blinds should be closed as well. 

 

 

Modest dress is required. Workout clothing and tennis shoes are required–no “street clothes or shoes” are permitted. T-shirts or tank tops are required for men and women (midriff tops or sports bras are not allowed). Spandex leggings or leotards must be covered with a long T-shirt or gym shorts.

 

 

Students may be subject to the rules of the College for their conduct on or off the College campus, whether or not classes are in session. Any student charged with and found responsible for any act of misconduct is subject to disciplinary action through the College Judicial Process. No rules of conduct can cover all possible behaviors or circumstances, and the College reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action for misconduct not covered in these rules, and to revise or add rules of conduct as conditions warrant.

Statement on Sexual Conduct

 

Malone College recognizes that all of us are impacted by the cultural standards and philosophy of our society. Many times the policies of Malone College run counter to the philosophy of our culture, and this may especially be true in the area of sexual relationships. Therefore, the College has adopted this Statement on Sexual Conduct based on the following rationale:

 

A.        Sex, in all its forms, is exclusively reserved for the marriage relationship.

 

B.         Sexual relationships on campus can be disruptive to the floor community and can  cause difficulties in one’s relationship with roommates or suitemates.

 

C.        Inappropriate sexual relationships leave emotional scars on each individual that often hinders future healthy relationships.

 

D.        There are certain health risks associated with sex outside a committed marriage

relationship. Engaging in sexual contact or behavior with another person (defined as sexual intercourse, touching sexually intimate parts of another person, inappropriate disrobing, or any other physical contact or touching of a sexual nature) with or without the consent of that person or by compulsion through physical or emotional force or fear is prohibited on the campus of Malone College. Students found in violation of this policy will face disciplinary sanctions up to and including suspension from Malone College for a specified amount of time.

 

 

The ongoing policy of Malone College is to provide all students with an environment free from all forms of unlawful harassment or discrimination. This includes any unlawful harassment or discrimination based upon race, ancestry, color, national origin, disability or handicap, age or sex. Sexual harassment deserves special mention. According to Federal guidelines, unlawful sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, or based on gender or sex, when submission to such conduct is expressly or impliedly made a term or condition of employment or academic status, or is the basis for decisions regarding such matters; or when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interfering with work or academic performance or creating an intimidating hostile or offensive work or academic environment.

 

Unlawful harassment may include, without limitation, any verbal slur, negative stereotyping, hostile or demeaning act (including jokes or teasing), or written or graphic material that shows animosity, aversion or disparagement toward an individual or group, based upon race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex. The College shall not permit or condone any unlawful harassment of or by any student of the College, on campus or in connection with College-related activities.

 

Any student found to have engaged in any unlawful harassment of another student, employee, contractor, or visitor of the College will receive prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the College. Appropriate disciplinary action also will be taken against any student found to have willfully falsified any claim of unlawful harassment.

 

It is the policy of the College to investigate all complaints of unlawful harassment thoroughly and promptly, and to keep such complaints and terms of their resolution confidential, to the extent reasonably practicable. No reprisal, retaliation, or other adverse action will be taken by the College against any student because he or she, in good faith and without proven falsification, claims to be a victim of or to have observed or heard unlawful harassment on campus or in connection with College-related activities, whether or not the student assists in the investigation of any such matter. A student who feels that he or she has been subjected to, or falsely accused of unlawful harassment on campus or in connection with College-related activities, and who is unable to resolve such a matter promptly and satisfactorily with the offending party, should submit detailed verbal and written reports to the Dean of Students or the Associate Dean of Students.

 

Policy Regarding Internal Campus Communications

 

Malone College seeks to effectively facilitate a campus community where members communicate with one another with integrity, professionalism and love. Malone College has developed the following guidelines to assist all members of the community in effectively communicating important information, news and information related to campus events.

 

Malone College provides and expects that all members of the community (students, faculty, and staff) be aware of, and use, the following primary means of campus communication (in addition to personal and telephone communication):

 

1.         College web site

2.         Electronic mail

3.         Campus mail

4.         Voice mail

 

Official College communications may be sent by any or all of these methods. Students, faculty and staff are required to accept their mail on a regular basis and within a reasonable time period from the date of transmission. During the semester a “reasonable time period” will be defined as two-three working days and “accept” will be defined as picking up and reading mail from campus mailboxes, accessing campus accounts for reading e-mails, and listening to voice mail messages.

 

Many students will already have an e-mail account (through Hotmail, Yahoo or AOL for example) and will not have need their Malone College e-mail account. It is each student’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate procedure to automatically forward their mail from the Malone account to their regular account. This information is available through the Information Technologies Office.

 

Occasionally, information relevant to all students will be sent via a mass distribution process. This process will be protected through the Office of Student Development so that students are not inundated with e-mails. Information will be distributed to campus offices describing what information is appropriate for the mass distribution process.

 

If a member of the Malone College community will be away from campus for an extended period of time it is expected that they will leave an automatic response on their e-mail and voice message on their voice mail. It is the responsibility of all members of the College community to be aware of and abide by these policies and any additional policies outlined in the Malone College Electronic Communications Policy.

 

 

Software purchased by Malone College remains the property of the College or of the vendor as agreed by license. Such software, whether in source or object form, including its design, file structures and any other tangible or intangible value may not be accessed, copied or removed from the system, nor disclosed to any third party without prior consent of the owner. Duplicating copyrighted software violates the U.S. Copyright Law. It is a federal offense. Criminal penalties include fines and imprisonment. Illegal copying is not permitted at Malone College. Members of the Malone College community should view violations of the above as violations of the Community Responsibilities, Attitudinal and Behavioral Expectations, sections 3 and 4.

 

Furthermore, the College expects students and employees to utilize various computer games, the Internet and other computer-related information in a manner consistent with its mission and purpose.  Those in violation are subject to the normal judicial procedures specified for violations of the Malone College Community Responsibilities.

 

 

 

For further details, please refer to the “Malone College Computer Resource Usage Policy.”

 

Social dancing is permitted on the Malone College campus under the guidelines listed below. Dances will be presented as campus programs only under the auspices of the Office of Student Development and the Student Activities Committee.

 

Attendance. Dances are open to persons who are directly associated with Malone College (i.e. students or employees). Dates or friends of students are welcome by written invitation (i.e. ticket, sign-up) only. No non-Malone or off-campus groups are to be invited (i.e. groups of friends, youth groups, prospective students) without prior approval by the Dean of Student Development.

 

Behavioral Guidelines. Students, employees, and guests must comply with all behavioral guidelines outlined in the Abridged Student Handbook. Dress and style of dance must be in accordance with standards set forth in the Abridged Student Handbook. Sexually explicit or implicit dancing is not acceptable.

 

Themes. All dances are to have a theme. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to: swing/40s, sock hop/50s, retro/60s, disco/70s, 80s (or other decade), country line dancing, square dancing, Hawaiian, harvest, costume party, ballroom, or instructional.

 

 

 

Location. Dances are limited to approved on-campus facilities. Malone College will sponsor no off-campus dances, nor will dances be scheduled in residence halls.

 

Planning.

 

1.         The Dean of Student Development must approve all dances.

 

2.         The Student Activities Committee will be responsible for the planning and organizing of  all Malone-sponsored dances. The themes of dances are at the discretion of the Student Activities Committee but must be approved by the Dean of Student Development.

 

3.         Other campus organizations or groups may propose dance ideas to the Student Activities Committee.

 

4.         Co-sponsoring of dances by other organizations will be at the discretion of the Student Activities Committee.

 

5.         All dances must be publicized in advance of the event.

 

6.         All dances must have a form of admission (i.e. purchased or free ticket, student I.D.).

 

7.         Members of the Student Activities Committee will assist in maintaining

            appropriate behavior at all times during the dance.

 

8.         Student Activities Committee representatives and the Dean of Student Development must meet subsequent to the event for evaluation.

 

9.         Dances held on Friday or Saturday must end by 1:00 a.m., and dances on Monday through Thursday must end by 10:00 p.m.

 

 

Because of the College's desire to help to protect students from unwanted (harassing, obnoxious, obscene, annoying) phone calls, there is a policy in effect regarding the distribution of student telephone numbers. The policy is for any receptionist (front desk, residence hall desk, or various campus offices) to only take messages or to transfer the call directly to a student's room. Phone numbers (extensions) will not be made available over the phone. If they are on-campus, they may be referred to look in the Phiz. Although we can never completely avoid these types of unwanted phone calls, it is our sincere hope that this will help to minimize them. In the event that students do receive these types of unwanted phone calls, please make sure that you inform your R.A., R.D. or Security.

 

The College recognizes the danger to one's physical and/or psychological well-being from the use of certain products and substances.  Malone College vigorously discourages the use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, (including non-alcoholic beer), hallucinogenic drugs (including but not limited to marijuana), or narcotics or other controlled substances (not properly prescribed and used).  The College prohibits the possession, use, distribution, purchase, or sale (or solicitation of purchase or sale) of illegal or unauthorized drugs, controlled substances, drug related paraphernalia or alcohol, or being under the influence of any such substance while on college property, while conducting college business, while engaged in college related activities or while operating or riding in any vehicle owned or supplied by the College.  For further details please refer to the “Malone College Substance Use and Abuse Policy For Employees and Students” brochure.

 

A student violating any provision of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

 

Statement pursuant to Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and Federal Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.

 

Malone College is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its students, faculty and staff. The College hereby defines below the standards of conduct in relation to the unlawful possession, use, dispensation, or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs. Conduct which violates this standard poses unacceptable risks and disregard for the health, safety, and welfare of members of the College community and shall result in disciplinary action, including compulsory rehabilitation, suspension and/or termination. As a recipient of federal grants and funding, Malone College gives this notice to students, faculty and staff that it is in compliance with and shall continue to be in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Students, faculty, and staff are herein notified of the standards of conduct which shall be applicable while on Malone College property, and elsewhere while on College business, and/ or while attending College sponsored activities.

 

1.         Statement Required of Recipients of Federal Grants. A signed, written statement is required from all students and staff who are recipients of federal grants, including Pell Grants, certifying their abstinence from unlawful distribution,

            dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance.

 

2.         Standards of Conduct. Students, faculty and staff are prohibited from the UNLAWFUL possession, use, dispensation,   distribution, or manufacture of

 

Absolutely no posters or announcements are to be placed in the Great Hall (Centennial Center) or Bennett Lounge (Randall Campus Center).

 

3.         All advertising must be approved by the Office of Student Development. This includes sidewalk chalk, balloons, banners, table tents, etc. Posters need to be approved and stamped by Office of Student Development staff.

 

4.         Posters must be neat and legible. Please check all spelling and details of the event being advertised. Posters with errors, misspellings, or inappropriate or questionable content will not be approved.

 

5.         Posters must indicate the sponsoring organization or publisher.

 

6.         Posters must not be placed on top of previously approved postings.

 

7.         All postings must reflect the mission, purpose, and standards of Malone College.

 

8.         The Office of Student Development reserves the right to remove or reject postings not meeting the above stated guidelines.

 

9.         Postings will be limited to no more than two (2) weeks unless prior arrangements are made with the Office of Student Development.

 

 

Unless previously approved in writing by the Dean of Student Development or another duly authorized College official, students of the College shall not post or distribute handbills or other printed matter, or sell any article, or solicit, collect, or accept money, pledges, memberships, subscriptions, or admissions for any public or private organization or enterprise or for loans, gifts, or purchases of any nature, while on College property, business, or activity. Similarly, items to be placed on any bulletin board, or otherwise posted on College property, also must first be approved in writing by the Dean of Student Development or another duly authorized College official.

 

 

Does Malone College close for bad weather in the winter? The answer is yes, BUT VERY INFREQUENTLY. The closing policy followed here is similar to that of other colleges and universities, as well as business and industry. As a result, various public school systems will be closed while Malone remains open. If there is a heavy snowfall or other emergency which would necessitate the canceling of classes or the closing of the campus, announcements will be made over Radio Station WHBC 94.1 FM or WHBC 1480 AM. When day classes are to be cancelled, the radio station will normally be prepared to announce the closing by 6:30 a.m. If evening classes are to be cancelled, an announcement will usually be made by 4:30 p.m. In either case, please do not call the radio station or the Malone College number. The station usually makes an announcement on the air within a few minutes of our call to them. If you are a seasoned commuter, you know that the weather may vary considerably at different spots in northeastern Ohio. Hence, Malone may cancel classes when the weather at your home is not serious and vice versa. Often the deciding factor is whether or not the Malone crews will be able to have the parking lots open by 7:45 a.m.

 

Faculty members have agreed to give special consideration and help to commuters who, because of impassable roads, cannot get to class. We simply ask each commuter to evaluate honestly the road conditions in his/her area and to make every attempt to be present when

the College is open. However, we are not asking you to take undue risks.

 

Sunday Activities

 

Malone College recognizes that God has appointed one day of the week as a day of worship and rest. As a result, with few exceptions, Malone College will host no official activities on Sunday unless those activities are associated with the worship and praise of God and involve minimal staff preparation.

 

While the College makes no specific requirements of individual students on this day, students are encouraged to celebrate Sunday through public and private worship of Jesus Christ and by resting from the routine labor of the other six days. The appropriate Academic Dean or Dean of Student Development must grant permission well in advance for any proposed activities.

 

Institutional Response to Violations of Community Standards

 

The following procedures are based on the philosophy of higher education at Malone College. Since Malone strives to provide experiences for intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of students, these disciplinary procedures are to be considered a part of the educational program and are consequently kept in harmony with our mission and purpose. The philosophy, purpose, and procedures provide an educational experience for all students involved, and do not violate persons or their rights. As a Christian community, we affirm that there should be a direct connection between belief and behavior. Therefore, the theoretical basis for this judicial system is derived from the law of God as summarized in Matthew 22:37-40, to love God and to love one's neighbor. The judicial system is meant to serve the community by calling members to responsible behavior and challenging them to live in the spirit of this law of love.

 

The discipline system is structured in such a way as to deal fairly with students accused of violations of Malone College standards.

 

A.        The accused student shall have an appropriately fair and expedient disciplinary hearing.

 

B.         The student shall be notified as to the nature of the charges, before the disciplinary hearing begins.

 

C.        The student will receive notification of all decisions rendered.

 

D.        Every reasonable attempt will be made to keep disciplinary hearing information confidential. Therefore all such hearings are closed except for persons immediately involved, or as otherwise determined by theDean of Students or his/her designate.

 

E.         In student disciplinary proceedings, the burden of proof generally, but not necessarily, will be the preponderance of the evidence; that is, based upon a determination that it is more likely than not that the student in question engaged or participated in the alleged misconduct.

 

 

The Dean of Student Development is charged with the responsibility of administering the College Judicial System. All disciplinary bodies within that system report to the Dean of Student Development. The Dean of Student Development reserves the right to administratively adjudicate any case if believed by him/her to be in the best interests of the student and the College.

 

The Associate Dean is an experienced professional who meets with students in discipline cases and is empowered to determine first if the student is responsible and second what the appropriate disciplinary sanctions should be in a particular case. The Associate Dean will hear cases involving major offenses and those cases referred to him/her by the Resident Directors.

 

Resident Directors are experienced professionals who are involved in the process of confrontation, and adjudication, and who are empowered to determine first if the student is responsible and second what the appropriate disciplinary sanctions should be in a particular case.

 

The Student Appeals Committee is made up of three (3) faculty members appointed by the faculty Committee on Organization, three (3) students appointed by the Student Senate. This committee hears cases in which the Dean of Student Development has already rendered an administrative disciplinary decision.

 

 

 

 

Disciplinary action necessary as a result of violations of the standards of the College will be taken by the appropriate Resident Director, Associate Dean, or the Dean of Student Development, depending upon the nature and extent of the infraction. All such persons or bodies have the authority to impose disciplinary sanctions, which they deem to be in the best interests of the student and the College. Every reasonable effort will be made to resolve violations at the lowest judicial level possible.

 

Typically, in the residence halls the judicial process is initiated by filing a Complaint/ Incident Report (see a Student Development staff member to file such a complaint/incident report), or by a Security Report. Based upon these reports, the applicable judicial person(s) will conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a formal hearing. Such a review will typically involve questioning any witnesses and the accused. Both witnesses and the accused will be notified by appropriate Student Development staff. Any student receiving this notification is required to make contact with the identified Student Development staff member within a twenty-four (24) hour time period. Failure to make initial contact with this Student Development staff member may result in disciplinary action for impeding the judicial process. If there is sufficient evidence to warrant a judicial hearing and their complainant is willing to proceed with his/her complaint, the accused student will be referred to the appropriate judicial person(s) for a judicial hearing. The appropriate judicial officer(s) may choose whether or not to hear any case, based on the evidence and information received.

Deliberation, Decision, and Sanction

 

Once the hearing has been completed, the judicial officer(s) will consider the evidence of the case to determine if a violation or violations of College policy has occurred and the degree to which the accused is responsible for such violation(s). If the judicial officer(s) has determined that a violation of College policy has occurred, appropriate disciplinary sanctions will be imposed.

 

A student found to have violated College policy will receive appropriate disciplinary sanctions, up to and including dismissal. The Dean and Associate Dean of Student Development, and/or the Resident Director, as appropriate, may choose any one or a combination of the disciplinary sanctions listed below (and/or such other appropriate sanctions as the sanctioning authority may deem appropriate):

 

A.        Verbal Warning

B.         Written Warning

C.        Counseling Referral

D.        Restitution

E.         Community Service

F.         Room Transfer

G.        Disciplinary Probation

H.        Residence Hall Suspension

I.          Revocation of Housing Privileges

J.          Monetary Fine

K.        Social Suspension

L.         Suspension

M.        Request for Withdrawal

N.        Dismissal

 

NOTE: The College reserves the right to deviate from the standard disciplinary procedure in the investigation and determination of certain cases of misconduct if deemed in the best interests of the College and affected individuals.

Disciplinary Sanctions Explained

 

Because the College believes that disciplinary action is a necessary part of a Christian community, disciplinary sanctions are applied as a means of redemption. Sanctions are meant to hold community members accountable for their actions as well as to protect the community as a whole. While the College seeks to remain consistent in terms of disciplinary sanctions, it is rare that individual situations or specific matters are identical. The range of sanctions is directly related to the nature and severity of the offense. The following sanctions are listed in order of severity and represent the general standards of the College, subject to addition or change at the discretion of the College. Please note: Students who do not fulfill their disciplinary sanctions will be subject to further discipline, with the increased possibility of suspension. Typically, one or more sanction(s) may be applied whenever violations occur, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

A.        Verbal Warning -  A verbal warning issued, typically, by a residence hall staff member and documented in a staff file.

 

B.         Written Warning - Written documentation that provides official notification of a violation and informs the student that continued misconduct will result in further disciplinary action.

 

C.        Counseling Referral - Encourages or requires the student to engage him/herself in a constructive, therapeutic relationship with a qualified counselor.

 

 

D.        Restitution - (1) Reimbursement for damage to or destruction of College property or property of any person; (2) restitution in the form of appropriate compensatory services to be performed.

 

E.         Community Service - Work or service performed for the purpose of contributing something back to the community. Students failing to complete a community service sanction in the allotted time may face additional sanctions as well, including but not limited to, disciplinary fines, temporary suspension from Malone College, or otherdisciplinary sanctions as deemed appropriate.

           

            In the case that the student does not complete a community service sanction, The Dean of Student Development may convert that sanction to a monetary fine. In such cases the fine will be equal to the number of community service hours assigned multiplied by the prevailing minimum wage. No credit will be given for a partially completed sanction.

 

F.         Room Transfer - Mandatory relocation to another room or Residence Hall.

 

G.        Disciplinary Probation - An account of the infraction with the date of the beginning and the end of the probation period. The result of further violations or misconduct, while a student is under probation, will result in more severe disciplinary action.

 

H.        Residence Hall Suspension -     Removal from College housing for a specified period of time.

 

I.          Revocation of Housing Privileges - Loss of privileges associated with living in a residence hall (for example, loss or restriction of visitation privileges), up to and including permanent removal from College housing.

 

J.          Monetary Fine - A monetary fine of an appropriate amount for minor disciplinary violations. Fines are expected to be paid tothe appropriate Student Development staff member, on or before specified date in the pertinent disciplinary letter to the student.

 

K.        Social Suspension - The temporary restriction of a student from participating in any co-curricular activities including, but not limited to intercollegiate athletics, student clubs and organizations, student government, intramurals, or any activity associated with S.A.C.

 

L.         Suspension - The severance of the student’s relationship with the College for a specified period of time.

 

M.        Request for Withdrawal - Formal request made to the student that he or she must withdraw from the College or face more severe consequences.

 

N.        Dismissal - The permanent severance of the student’s relationship with the College.

 

            Please Note:    

            Students found to be responsible for violating college policy are subject not only to the disciplinary decisions rendered by the appropriate judicial body, but may also face further ramifications relative to any co-curricular activities in which they may be involved (e.g. athletics, work-study positions, theater groups, choral groups, leadership positions, etc.) at the discretion of the coach, advisor, supervisor, etc.

 

 

 

The Dean of Student Development may suspend a student for a period of up to two (2) years. A notation of suspension will be placed on the student's academic transcript. During a disciplinary suspension, a student is prohibited from entering College property or attending College-sponsored events. Assignments and exams missed due to suspension are NOT subject for make-up.

 

The Dean of Student Development, or his/her designate, reserves the right to suspend a student, pending a hearing of charges, if believed to be in the best interests of the student and the College.

 

 

The Dean of Student Development may dismiss a student IMMEDIATELY, or at the end of the current semester. The student is notified that he/she is permanently separated from the College and a notation is placed on the academic transcript-“Dismissed by College Action.”

 

 

Students have the option of appealing a decision made by the Dean of Student Development to the Student Appeals Committee. The decision of the appellate body will be to uphold, modify (reduce or increase), or reverse (drop) the sanctions. All appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Dean of Student Development within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt of the disciplinary decision. The Dean of Student Development will immediately notify the Chair of the Student Appeals Committee of the appeal.

 

Appeals must be based on at least one of the following:

 

1.         Significant and relevant new evidence, which previously could not have been presented, has since been discovered, secured or made available.

 

2.         The sanctions or decisions levied are unduly arbitrary or unjustified and the student can provide reasonable evidence or apparent cause to support this contention.

 

3.         There was a substantially prejudicial failure to follow fair and proper procedure, and the student has reasonable evidence to prove this.

 

The chair of the Student Appeals Committee,in consultation with the committee members, will determine if grounds to hear the appeal exist. If these grounds do not exist, the chair will notify the student in writing upholding the Dean of Student’s decision. If these grounds exist, the Chair will convene the Committee to hear the appeal within seven (7) business days of receiving the written appeal, unless otherwise determined by the Chair. Because a student does not agree with the disciplinary decision does not constitute grounds for an appeal.

 

Students appealing to a disciplinary sanction of suspension or expulsion may continue attending classes during the course of their appeal unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Student Development. Students and the Dean of Student Development will have the opportunity to speak to the Student Appeals Committee when it has convened to hear the appeal at the appropriate time determined by the Chair of the Committee. Other individuals (such as the student’s parents) may speak to the Student Appeals Committee at the discretion of the Chair of the Committee and with the permission of the student.

 

 

The individual or committee that made the original or subsequent sanction(s) has the right to appeal decisions that have been changed if it is believed that such decisions are not appropriate. Such appeals will be made to the President of the College by the Dean of Student Development, who will represent him/herself or any other individual or group which developed the sanction(s) which are being appealed. Such appeals shall be in writing, made within forty-eight (48) hours of the decision of the appeals committee, and shall present information, evidence and/or rationale, which explain why the original sanction(s) should be maintained.

 

 

In extraordinary circumstances, it may be in the best interest of the College and students to immediately remove a student from campus. This will generally occur if there is sufficient evidence to suspect that the student will cause harm to him/herself, to others or to College property and facilities. In such cases the decision will be made by all or a portion of the President's Cabinet. The student will then be required to immediately leave the campus and not return for any reason until a final determination of the case is made. The student will retain all rights granted in the Appeals section of the Abridged Student Handbook, but will not be allowed back to campus until the final decision of the appeal is made.

 

Parents/Guardians are notified in the event that a student is suspended or dismissed. Furthermore, the Dean of Student Development reserves the right to contact parents/guardians, or members of the Malone College Community (e.g., coaches, advisers, supervisors, etc.) within the limits prescribed by law if it is believed to be in the best interests of the student and the College.

 

 

To assist in providing a safe, healthy and productive campus environment, and to monitor and enforce compliance with policies and rules of conduct, the College reserves the right to conduct reasonable and appropriate surveillance and searches of persons and properties on College premises (including surveillance or searches of persons or properties entering, leaving or remaining on said premises). Such surveillance or searches may be conducted by the College without announcement, and may occur at such times and places as deemed appropriate by College management including, but not limited to, monitoring and inspecting of bags, briefcases, purses and motor vehicles, as well as residence hall rooms, desks, closets, cabinets, lockers, and other facilities located on College premises. All students are expected to cooperate fully with such searches or inspections, and failure to provide such cooperation may result in disciplinary action, including suspension. However, it should be noted that no such surveillance, search or inspection, in itself, necessarily reflects adversely upon any person who is subject of such proceedings, or implies an accusation or finding of wrongdoing by any such person.

 

Students are expected to abide by the laws and ordinances that govern the United States, the State of Ohio and the City of Canton. A student who is charged under, or convicted of, violations of civil or criminal law may be subject to College disciplinary procedures and sanctions for the same offense when the misconduct occurs on campus, or in connection with College activities or programs, or anytime a student's behavior has an adverse effect upon the rights or interests of the Malone College community.

 

The prosecution of a student by local, state, or federal authority does not create double jeopardy, or in any way preclude subsequent judicial action against a student for the same conduct by the College. Similarly, any action by the College does not preclude subsequent action by any local, state, or federal authority.