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Tech or any of its schools or departments (undergraduate or graduate) is alleged to have violated any of the principles or policies set forth in this Code of Conduct or otherwise published by Illinois Tech regardless of the location where the incident occurs; provided such alleged violation occurred at any time after a student’s application for admission has been accepted but prior to the actual awarding of a degree. For the avoidance of doubt, Illinois Tech will not investigate and resolve incidents that occur prior to or after this time period. Illinois Tech reserves the right to investigate and resolve such an alleged violation regardless of whether it occurred on campus, off campus or via the Internet or other electronic means. In addition, students are expected to follow the policies and procedures of institutions that they may visit, including, without limitation, during international travel.
Illinois Tech and residence hall guests are expected to follow all Illinois Tech policies, including without limitation, those in this Code of Conduct. Student hosts are accountable for the conduct of their guests and may be subject to disciplinary action as the responsible party for violations of Illinois Tech policy resulting from the conduct of their guests. This applies to individuals, groups and student organizations.
Students are encouraged to alert Illinois Tech officials of emergencies and of behavior that is inconsistent with this Code of Conduct and published Illinois Tech policies. All emergencies should be reported to the Department of Public Safety at 312-808-6363; all such behavior may be reported to any of the officials listed in Article II Section B (2). All members of the Illinois Tech Community may also file an electronic incident report, which can be filed anonymously. The reporting form is found online at www.iit.edu/incidentreport.
THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Alcohol and Other Drugs
A caring, safe, and well-informed community fosters an environment in which we can all live and learn. To that end, the Illinois Tech community aims to share responsibility for promoting healthy behavior. In an effort to support each individual’s health and wellbeing, we assist students, staff and faculty in understanding the risks associated with consuming alcohol and other drugs while seeking to minimize the harm to self and others caused by the misuse and abuse of these substances. To this end, Illinois Tech has adopted a Policy on Drugs and Alcohol, which is detailed in Article III, Section F of this Student Handbook and is posted at https://web.iit.edu/sites/web/files/departments/general-counsel/policies/Drug-FreeSchoolsPolicy.pdf.
This Policy is incorporated herein, and any violation of its terms is a violation of this provision. In addition, the actions listed below are also considered a violation of this Policy’s principles and, thus, this Code of Conduct:
(a) Misconduct related to alcohol and alcoholic beverages that occurs on Illinois Tech property or property under its control or at an Illinois sponsored event or activity including:
i. Use or possession of alcohol or containers that previously contained alcohol, by individuals under the age of 21 (or the age of majority in the jurisdiction);
ii. Manufacturing alcoholic beverages on Illinois Tech property, premises or facilities, except as specifically authorized by Illinois Tech, regardless of age;
iii. Providing or distributing alcohol to individuals under the age of 21;
iv. Severe intoxication resulting in disruptive behaviors or concern for the student’s well-
being, regardless of age;
v. Driving under the influence of alcohol or while intoxicated;
vi. Possession of open containers of alcohol on Illinois Tech property and public ways immediately adjacent there to, in Illinois Tech facilities, or in Illinois Tech vehicles or transportation, except as specifically authorized by Illinois Tech;
vii. Violations of other Illinois Tech alcohol policies pertaining to alcohol; and
viii. When a student is on campus or at an event affiliated with Illinois Tech or an Illinois Tech student organization, (i) possession of kegs or other large storage devices, quantity dispensing containers, or common sources of alcohol, except as specifically authorized by Illinois Tech, regardless of age; (ii) drinking practices or games that encourage
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