Student Code of Conduct . However , if the above stipulations are not followed , medical amnesty will not be granted and the student is subject to the conduct process as described in the Student Code of Conduct .
Important Policy Limitations The Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty Policy does not preclude Gwynedd Mercy University from taking disciplinary action for other Student Code of Conduct violations that may be associated with the situation , i . e ., vandalism , theft , physical or sexual assault , etc . In addition , law enforcement agencies may act within their jurisdictions in enforcing the laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other state where jurisdiction may be invoked .
Nature of Protection / Shield The Gwynedd Mercy University Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty Policy is not intended to shield or protect those students who repeatedly violate the Code of Conduct . In cases where repeated violations of the Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Code of Conduct occurs , the University reserves the right to take disciplinary action on a case by case basis regardless of the manner in which the incident was reported . Institutional Discretion Statement Gwynedd Mercy University will have final discretion / authority to determine whether a student will receive Medical Amnesty .
Hazing Policy Hazing is defined as : “ any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates , degrades , abuses or endangers , regardless of the person ’ s willingness to participate . This does not include activities such as rookies carrying the balls , team parties with community games , or going out with your teammates , unless an atmosphere of humiliation , degradation , abuse or danger arises .”
The following are non-exhaustive examples of unacceptable behavior :
Harassing others , destroying property , simulating sexual acts , emotional , verbal or physical abuse , yelling or cursing at teammates , being forced to wear embarrassing clothing , being forced to act as servants to other players , and forced participation in alcohol-related functions .
Incidents of Hazing can be reported to Public Safety at 215-641-5522 .
Missing Student Notification Policy Missing Person Procedures The Higher Education Opportunity Act ( HEOA ) requires Title IV eligible institutions that provide on-campus housing to establish a missing student notification policy for students who reside in on-campus housing .
• Gwynedd Mercy University will require each student who lives on campus to identify a contact person whom the institution may notify in the case that the student is determined missing , according to the institution ’ s official notification procedures .
• Gwynedd Mercy University will advise each student who is under 18 years of age , and is not an emancipated individual , that if the student is determined missing , then the institution must notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours .
• The missing person policy includes procedures for official notification that a student has been missing for more than 24 hours by the appropriate individuals at the institution ;
• Gwynedd Mercy University will initiate the emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student ’ s designation if the Public Safety or law enforcement entity has been notified and has determined that such student has been missing for more than 24 hours and has not returned to campus .
Reporting Missing Persons Gwynedd Mercy University thoroughly investigates all community members reported as missing whether they reside on or offcampus . To report a missing person dial 21111 from a campus telephone , use one of the blue light emergency telephones on campus , or dial 215-641-5522 from off-campus / cell phones . You may report a missing person in person to the Department of Public Safety located in St . Brigid Hall or to the Lower Gwynedd Police Department at 215-646-5300 .
If the Missing Person is a student , Public Safety will follow these procedures :
• A Gwynedd Mercy Public Safety Officer , upon confirmation that a student is missing and cannot be located , shall notify the Office of the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .
• If the missing student resides in on-campus housing , the Gwynedd Mercy Public Safety Officer will notify the Residence Life Director or staff member on duty . Public Safety and Residence Life will contact neighbors and friends in the immediate vicinity of the student ’ s room and report any findings to the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .
• If the missing student residing on-campus has been missing for more than 24 hours , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee will notify the student ’ s designated emergency contact .
• If the student is under 18 years old , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee will immediately notify a custodial parent or legal guardian ; and the missing student will be entered into the National Crime Information Center by the Lower Gwynedd Police Department .
• If a student over 18 years old has not designated an emergency contact , the law enforcement agency where the student ’ s
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