John Carroll University is committed to fostering ethical and moral values that are consistent with Jesuit and Catholic traditions. Among the central values of the university are the inherent dignity of every individual as well as the right of each person to hold and to express his or her viewpoint. When these views conflict it is the obligation of members of the community to respect other perspectives.
The university welcomes students, faculty, staff, and visitors from diverse backgrounds, and it works to ensure that they will find the university environment free of discriminatory conduct. It is unacceptable - and a violation of university policy - to harass, abuse, or discriminate against any person because of age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
John Carroll University defines hate-motivated offenses as any conduct (harassment or physical acts) directed at an individual(s) on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability with intention to intimidate or injure an individual(s) physically, mentally, or emotionally. Hate-motivated offenses compromise the integrity of the John Carroll University community and constitute violations of the "Engaging in harassment based on age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability" provision of the John Carroll University Student Code of Conduct (section 2b). As in all cases of misconduct, including hate-motivated offenses, both the accused student and the complainant have rights that are granted through the university discipline process. These rights are contained in their entirety in the John Carroll University Community Standards Manual.
Members of the John Carroll University community affected by hate-motivated offenses are strongly encouraged to report these incidents. Such offenses can be reported to a variety of offices on campus including: Dean of Students Office, Residence Life, and Campus Safety Services. Reporting hate-motivated offenses does not in itself constitute a formal complaint nor compel one to file a formal complaint of misconduct. However, it does allow those affected by such violations to have a support system and an avenue for recourse.
Students proven responsible for hate-motivated violations are subject to a range of disciplinary sanctions up to and including disciplinary expulsion from John Carroll University. The Dean of Students may impose harsher sanctions when behavior is proven to be motivated by hate.
This policy is separate and distinct from the John Carroll University Sexual Harassment policy that can be found in the Community Standards Manual.
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The university reserves the right to review student misconduct that occurs off-campus when such behavior reflects upon the integrity of the university. Students are reminded that they serve as representatives of John Carroll University and both positive and inappropriate behavior affect the university image and reputation.
Students are encouraged to be involved in their community in positive ways, such as community service and local government. The university desires to have students act as both responsible and mature representatives.
In the cases of inappropriate behavior off-campus, the Dean of Students or his/her designee investigates these charges and may make referrals to the Discipline System.
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