Mississippi College Intramurals

Intramural Rules and Regulations

STUDENT CONDUCT

It is assumed that every student enrolling in Mississippi College agrees to conduct himself or herself in a manner conducive to the highest sort of mental and moral development in keeping with the ideals and traditions of the College. Personal misconduct either on or off the campus by anyone connected with Mississippi College detracts from the Christian witness Mississippi College strives to present to the world and hinders full accomplishment of the mission of the College.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND JUDICIARY

As an institution pledged to the Christian principle of concern for others, the College enunciates a definite position on certain matters. Students who elect to attend the College, realizing its position on such matters, are expected to respect and abide by that position.

The faculty administration of Intramurals and student assistants cooperate in the student judicial process. Student participation in the judicial processes is by allowance and not as a delegation of ultimate authority or responsibility. This procedure, it is hoped, will aid the students of Mississippi College to be "judged" by their peers, according to and by the rules, regulations, standards and ideals of this institution, allowing them the opportunity to exercise "self government" and "self discipline" to the fullest extent possible. Ultimate responsibility and authority rests in the office of the President of the College.

On cases involving violation of Intramural College policy, rules, regulations, and standards not otherwise designated, the Intramural Judicial Council or other body approved by the President may have the case assigned to it for possible disciplinary action. The standards, rules, regulations, or policies of the College will not be on trial before the assigned tribunal. The decision of the designated tribunal shall be conveyed to the President of the College as a recommended disposition of the case, with appropriate determination of penalty for violation of college policy.

In all cases where there has been an alleged violation of Intramural rules, regulations, and policies or a violation of local, state, federal or international laws , the College reserves the right to proceed with its own disciplinary action independently of governmental charges or prosecution. The College has no obligation to await the outcome of governmental prosecution before taking its own disciplinary action. In all student disciplinary hearings, the standard of proof used is preponderance of the evidence. This standard of proof is used to determine whether or not the accused student has committed an act of misconduct. A preponderance of the evidence presented at a hearing means such evidence as, when considered and compared with that opposed to it, has more convincing force and produces in the minds of the members of the IJC belief that the alleged act of misconduct more likely occurred than not.

Only members of the IJC hearing the case, the accused student, the Dean of Students, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Security may attend the full hearing. Witnesses may be present only while giving testimony. Lawyers representing the accused student are specifically prohibited from attending any portion of the hearing.

Students while enrolled at Mississippi College, who evidence an unwillingness or inability to conduct themselves in accord with College standards and any other rules and regulations of the College not specifically listed here either on or off campus, will be subject to disciplinary action, including, but not limited, to probation sanctions, suspension or expulsion, and loss of financial aid. Any student whose conduct or habits are found to be inconsistent with or in violation of the regulations traditions and ideals of the institution is subject to the above stated action.

If the accused student without good cause fails to appear before the IJC hearing the matter on the date and at the time and place specified in the notice, the IJC may take the testimony and evidence from the College personnel investigating the matter and reach a decision on the basis of that evidence. Failure to appear at the hearing may leave the IJC little choice but to decide that the student has engaged in misconduct based on the evidence and testimony presented.

Anyone while enrolled for study at MC or anyone on MC property shall observe the following prohibitions which are considered basic violations of College Intramural policy and procedure and which subject a person to disciplinary action:

1. Engaging in a public display of affection that is not in keeping with good taste and high moral standards.

2. Dressing in a way not consistent with generally accepted standard.

3. Possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages on campus or while engaged in any college-related function and irresponsible behavior involving the use of alcoholic beverages wherever and whenever such conduct occurs.

4. Gambling.

5. Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, obscene conduct or expression on or in College property or confines or at any College sponsored or supervised function.

6. The violation of rules governing residence in College owned or controlled property.

7. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or furnishing false information including forgery, alteration or misuse of College documents, records, or identification.

8. Any hazing or personal abuse of persons.

9. Physical abuse of any person or College owned or controlled property or such activity at College sponsored or supervised function that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.

10. Violation of College policies or of campus regulations concerning approval of student organization, the use of College facilities, or the time, place and manner of such use.

11. Failure to comply with the directions of College officials acting in the performance of their duties. Down to and including intramural assistants and any and all hired officials.

12. Possession and use of firearms, firecrackers, chemicals and other agents, which are of an explosive or corrosive nature.

13. Theft or attempted theft of or damage to the property of the College or a member of the College community or campus visitor.

14. Engaging in overt, physical acts, which interfere with the normal activities, the mission, the process or function of the College. Tampering with the utilities or prevention of freedom of movement by other students and College officials, faculty members, employees, and guests under any circumstances. Such action will subject the violator and participant to College or Civil or Criminal Law Discipline.

15. Smoking inside a residence hall or other campus building. All Mississippi College buildings are "Smoke Free." This includes the rooms in the residence halls.

STUDENT JUDICIARY PROCESSES

The Intramural Judiciary Council (composed of the Intramural Director and two (2) assistants) shall:

1. Hear cases of alleged violations of regulations, which are referred to them appropriately by the Student Affairs Office, any official of an intramural game or participant or legitimate spectator of specific game where the incident allegedly occurred.

2. Render judgments about the validity of the charges and recommend one of the following:

a. Not guilty - no violation of regulations has been proven.

b . Guilty - a violation of a regulation has been proven.

In the event of the latter, the appropriate tribunal should select from the following penalties:

1. Warning-an official reprimand from the Intramural Director of the College based on the recommendation from the IJC.

2. Warning Probation- indicating that further violation shall result in more severe disciplinary action. This action shall be imposed for a specific period of time.

3. Disciplinary Probation-an action indicating that further violation may result in suspension. In addition the following privileges may be withdrawn:

a. The participation in any intramural function.

b. The holding of any coaching, team captain position or spectator at an intramural function.

The action will be for a definite or indefinite period and may be entered on the record of the student.

4. Notice that the action and penalty(s) will be referred to the appropriate Affairs Board for further review. This will include but not be limited to the Dean of Students office, Men's Affairs Board, Women's Affairs Board, Student Judicial Council.

The IJC hearing such cases may impose monetary fines and/or sanctions, as they deem appropriate.

On cases involving violation of College policy, rules, regulations, and standards not otherwise designated, the Student Judicial Council, or other body approved by the President may have the case assigned to it for application of College standards to the facts. The standards, rules, regulations and policies of the College will not be on trial before the assigned tribunal. The "decision" of the designated tribunal shall be conveyed to the President of the College as a "recommended" disposition of the case, with appropriate determination of penalty for violation of College policy. Procedures for the student judiciary process are outlined in the Tomahawk under Student Conduct.

APPEALS: The recommendations of any judicial body can be appealed to the next highest judicial body as follows:

Assistant Intramural Director

Intramural Director

The official who received the appeal will send notification of appeal decisions to the student.

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