Section 1240-08-09-.02 - MISCONDUCT SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONIndividual or organizational misconduct which is subject to disciplinary sanction shall include, but not be limited to, the following examples:
(1) Conduct Dangerous to Others. Any act of violence or threat of violence to other persons or to oneself.(2) Excessive Noise. Any excessive noise in the dormitories, infirmary area, administrative office area, or in the classroom area when classes are in session.(3) Disorderly Conduct. Any individual or group behavior which constitutes criminal obscenity, lewdness, or other conduct intended to, or which could reasonably be expected to, disrupt the normal operation of a facility or the peaceful use of the facility by others.(4) Obstruction of or Interference with Facility, Activities, or Buildings. Any intentional interference with or obstruction of any facility activity, program, event, or facilities, including the following:(a) Any unauthorized occupancy of facility-controlled property and buildings or blockage of access to or from such facilities;(b) Interference with the right of any facility member or other authorized person to gain access to any facility-controlled activity, program, or event; or(c) Any obstruction or delay of a facility security officer or any facility official in the performance of his/her duty.(5) Misuse of or Damage to Property. Any act of misuse, vandalism, malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction, defacing, disfiguring, or unauthorized use of property belonging to the facility including, but not limited to, fire alarms, fire equipment, elevators, telephones, facility keys, training materials, and/or safety devices; and any such act against a member of the facility community or guest of the facility.(6) Theft, Misappropriation, or Unauthorized Sale. Any act of theft, misappropriation, or unauthorized possession or sale of facility property or any such act against a member of the facility community or a guest of the facility.(7) Misuse of Documents or Identification Cards or Providing False Information and Withholding Information. Any forgery, alteration, or unauthorized use of facility documents, forms, records or identification cards, including the giving of any false information, or withholding of necessary information upon reasonable request.(8) Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons. Any unauthorized possession or use of any kind of firearm or dangerous weapon on facility property.(9) Explosives, Fireworks, and Flammable Materials. The unauthorized possession, ignition, or detonation of any object or article which could cause damage by fire or other means to persons or property, or possession of any substance which could be considered or is used as fireworks.(10) Alcoholic Beverages. The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on facility property.(11) Drugs. The unlawful possession or use of any drug or controlled substance (including, without limitation, any stimulant, depressant, narcotic, or hallucinogenic drug or substance, or marijuana), or sale or distribution of any such drug or controlled substance on facility property.(12) Gambling. Gambling in any form on facility property.(13) Financial Irresponsibility. Failure to meet promptly financial responsibilities to the facility, including, but not limited to, passing a worthless check or money order in payment to the facility or to a member of the facility community acting in an official capacity.(14) Unacceptable Conduct in Hearings. Giving false testimony or other false evidence at any hearing.(15) Failure to Cooperate with Facility Officials. Failure to comply with directions of facility officials acting in the proper performance of their duties.(16) Smoking in Prohibited Areas. Smoking in dormitory rooms of the facility or in any other area on campus where smoking is prohibited.(17) Unauthorized Dormitory Access. Any unauthorized presence of male students in female dormitories, or unauthorized presence of female students in male dormitories.(18) Car Registration. Failure of students to register any vehicle brought on campus.(19) Identification Cards. Failure of students to carry identification cards while on facility premises.(20) Sexual Misconduct. Engaging in sexual acts on Center property.(21) Violation of State or Federal Laws. Any violations of state or federal laws or regulations prescribing conduct or establishing offenses, which laws and regulations are incorporated herein by reference.(22) Academic Dishonesty. Plagiarism, cheating, stealing, or any other form of academic dishonesty.(23) Chronic Tardiness or Absenteeism.(24) Attempts, Aiding and Abetting. Any attempt to break any of the foregoing rules of conduct, or helping or assisting in any way another person to break any of the foregoing rules.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-08-09-.02
Original rule filed June 30, 1980; effective August 14, 1980. Transferred from the Department of Education by Executive Order No. 43; effective February 11, 1983. Amendment filed June 28, 1983; effective July 28, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed September 30, 1985; effective October 30 1985. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 2009; effective September 13, 2009.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202;71-1-105(12); 49-11-604(b).