Shared Responsibility and Enforcement
University Response to Violations of Campus Health and Safety Measures
While we expect and hope that everyone will cooperate and comply with Campus Health and Safety measures, there may be some who choose not to do so or who object to provisions for various reasons.
Corrective Action and Discipline
All community members and guests must comply with Campus Health and Safety measures. Everyone may occasionally forget to comply and the University reserves the discretion to excuse innocent, quickly corrected mistakes. Individuals who egregiously and/or repeatedly violate the provisions of the plan, however, place the health and safety of others at risk. Egregious actions are those that recklessly or intentionally inflict injury, harm or distress upon another community member or members. Examples may include intentionally coughing on another person or non-compliance that triggers a significant disruption to academic or campus operations.
The University will address non-compliance with important safety requirements through an approach that is consistent with its established processes and procedures.
Students
Student behaviors that violate Campus Health and Safety measures will be addressed through the Student Code of Conduct. The Code addresses behavior for students both on and off campus. As the University responds to the pandemic, it is especially important for students to follow the Health and Safety guidelines.
As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of all community members, the University will make use of the full range of sanctions available in the Student Code of Conduct, up to and including expulsion.
Staff, Administrators and Faculty
It is our sincere hope that staff, administrators and faculty will serve as models for students on compliance with Campus Health and Safety measures. The behavior of staff and administrators is addressed through the Discipline and Corrective section of the Staff and Administrator Handbook, on pages 7-8. Issues regarding faculty conduct are addressed through Appendix XII of the Faculty Handbook. The full range of sanctions as explained in these handbooks is available, up to and including termination.
Visitors and Guests
Visitors, guests, contractors or other non-members of the University community must comply with health and safety measures as outlined in Public Access to Campus. Individuals refusing to comply so may be asked to leave campus by University Police.
Pandemic Safety Non-Compliance Incident Reporting Form
If you witness a possible violation of Campus Health and Safety measures, use this form to make a report to the Pandemic Safety Officer, Elizabeth M. Garcia. Your contact information will only be used if additional information or follow up is is needed.