Section 0240-09-02-.05 - CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS(1) Student misconduct related to residence hall or student apartment life that is subject to disciplinary sanction shall include, but not be limited to, any misconduct described by Tennessee Tech policies related to student misconduct.(2) Residents are required to abide by all resident regulations and responsibilities included in Tennessee Tech policies and posted on the Residential Life website. Failure to comply with any rule, regulation, or policy may subject the resident to disciplinary action under Tennessee Tech policies. Examples of prohibited conduct include but are not limited to:(a) Tampering with security devices, fire safety fighting equipment, smoke detectors, and/or fire alarms.(b) The use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages in all Student Residence Facilities/Unit.(c) The unlawful use and/or possession of drugs and/or drug paraphernalia are prohibited in all Student Residence Facilities/Units.(d) Use of tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery systems (e.g. e-cigarettes). Smoking is only permitted in private vehicles.(3) Student residents and Occupants shall comply with Tennessee Tech policies and related procedures at all times. Student residents and Occupants shall be responsible for compliance with same by their invited guests.(4) All students and Occupants are expected to respect the personal and property rights of all other persons and of Tennessee Tech.(5) Tennessee Tech officials and agents may enter a Student Residence Facility/Unit at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the facility/unit for maintenance, health, safety, emergency purposes, or to render service and/or repairs to any unit. Any Student Residence Facility/Unit may be searched with the consent of the student resident or any other Occupant of the unit. All entries/searches, other than those described above, shall be conducted in accordance with federal and state law.(6) Upon a determination that a student or Occupant or guest/invitee has violated any applicable rules, regulations, or policies, the disciplinary sanctions listed in Tennessee Tech policies, which are incorporated herein by reference, may be imposed, either singly or in combination, by the appropriate Tennessee Tech officials.(7) Tennessee Tech reserves the right to move a student resident when it is in the best interest of the student, other residents on the floor, or Tennessee Tech.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0240-09-02-.05
Original rules filed September 1, 2017; effective 11/30/2017.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-8-101(a)(2)(A) and 49-8-203(a)(1)(D).