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and Seizure
The college reserves the right to search students, their
rooms, furnishings, personal property, and /or motor vehicles
for forbidden items such as illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages,
tobacco, firearms, fireworks, pornographic material, etc.,
if there is reason to believe that an offense has taken place
or is taking place. If possible, the student(s) involved
should be present during the search. The search may be made
even if the student(s) refuse to be present. The College
reserves the right to confiscate any forbidden or misused
items.
Firearms
No weapons of any type are allowed on campus. Any student
in possession of a weapon must register and store the
weapon at the Office of Campus Safety until other arrangements
can
be made. Violations of this policy will result in confiscation
of the weapon(s), and the matter will be reported to
the Student Affairs Office and to the local law enforcement
agency.
Weapons include, but are not limited to the following:
- Firearms - any device capable of, designed to,
or that may readily be converted to expel a projectile.
Indiana Code 34, 47,
9, 2 states that possession of a firearm as defined by Indiana Code on
school property is a Class D felony.
- Knives - with a blade
exceeding the legal length: 3 7/8 inches
- Martial Arts
- all forms of martial arts weapons including those used
for
training purposes
- Paintball guns
- Pellet guns
Fireworks / Explosives
Indiana law prohibits the possession or use of firecrackers,
or any type of explosive. Therefore, students are not
permitted to have fireworks of any type
in their
possession. Infractions of this policy will result in disciplinary action
and may result in legal action.
Hazing
No coarse jesting, ridiculing, or humiliating pranks under
any condition is permitted. Any student participating in
either a just-for-fun prank or in
a deliberate hazing
activity will be held responsible for his/her behavior. Regardless of motive
or intent, any student participating in a prank-type activity which potentially
endangers or adversely affects the physical and emotional well being of
another student can expect immediate and serious disciplinary
action including the
probability of suspension or dismissal. Any welcoming or introduction procedures
related
to classes or organizations must be approved by the advisor and the associate vice president
for Student Affairs at least three weeks in advance
of the desired activity.
All of these
kinds of activities should be governed by biblical principles (i.e. I Cor.
10:31, Eph. 4:29, and I Thess. 5:11). The clear concepts are to do all
things to honor
God and, because Christ lives in you, to seek to encourage and build up
one another.
According to Indiana Code 35–42–2–2, hazing is defined as
criminal recklessness. Depending on circumstances it could
result
in a Class C felony.
Locked Out
If you are locked out of your room, contact your RA. If
he or she is not available, contact a Campus Safety Officer.
If you are locked out of your
vehicle, contact
Campus Safety.
Open Flame
Open flame of any type, including those in glass bulbs,
open flame lamps, heaters, incense, and bunsen burners
are restricted in Grace buildings. Candles are
permitted for decorative use. If there is evidence the candles have been
burned, they will
be considered in violation. Violations of this policy will result in confiscation
of the material(s)and a fine.
Bicycle Information
Students are encouraged to register their bicycles with
the Campus Safety Office. All bicycles should be locked
up when not in use. A bike may be confiscated
if:
- It is left unattended outside of a bike rack by more
than five (5) feet
- It adds to congestion in a high-traffic
area
- It is perceived to be an eyesore (not propped up,
in a general state of disrepair, etc.)
After a bike is confiscated,
a $10 fine is required to reclaim it. Bikes may be stored
over the winter and available
after spring break. Bikes may
not be
stored over the summer nor are they to be stored in a student’s room
or they will be confiscated.
Creation Center
The Creation Center, located next to Beta Hall opens at
dawn and closes at dark.
Escort Service
The purpose of the Student Escort Service is to provide
students with a safe ride to their place of residence
during the evening hours. Call Alpha Desk
at 372-5100 ext. 6728 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. till curfew. If no one
answers
at Alpha Desk, call the Campus Safety Officer’s at 269–5344 and give
the information in reference to the escort pick-up location.
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