Williamson Student Handbook 2024-25 | Page 32

careers in business and industry develop the responsibility , discipline , respect for authority , and ability to follow instructions that are essential for success .
There is a philosophical understanding that a Williamson education molds young men by creating standards towards which each student is expected to rise . Consequently , there is a greater expectation of Seniors than of Juniors and a greater expectation of Juniors than of Freshmen . As such , disciplinary standards in the Conduct Code have been developed to reflect the greater emphasis on positive leadership and responsibility as the student progresses through his education at Williamson . It does not include every possible sub-classification of the offenses indicated but offers a general guide to the rules governing the conduct of individual students and student groups . Because admission to Williamson is a privilege , it is assumed that the college ’ s regulations will be followed diligently .
Student Hazing { 6 / 25 / 19 }
Williamson College of the Trades is fully committed to a safe and secure learning environment for all its students . As such , hazing in any form is strictly prohibited at Williamson and by Pennsylvania State Law . Students will not tolerate such behavior , as it does not promote the core values and trust upon which Williamson was founded . Individuals and organizations found in violation of these policies will be held accountable . Students should report any concerns or incidents of hazing immediately to members of the administration , faculty , or staff . Permission or approval of the person being hazed is not a defense .
Code of Student Conduct - Statement on Hazing Hazing is absolutely prohibited . At Williamson , the term ' hazing ' means any action or situation that :
• recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of an individual , or
• destroys or removes public or private property , or compels someone to do so ,
for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with , or as a condition for continued membership in , any organization or program operating either ( 1 ) as organization or group recognized by the College or ( 2 ) operating independently of such College recognition , that is , without College approval .
The term shall include , but not be limited to :
• any brutality of a physical nature , such as whipping , beating , branding , forced calisthenics ,
• exposure to the elements ,
• forced consumption of any food , liquor , drug , or other sub-stance ,
• any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual , and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress , such as : o sleep deprivation , o forced exclusion from social contact , o o forced conduct , which is indecent , obscene , or could result in extreme embarrassment , or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual , or any willful destruction or removal of public or private property .
For purposes of this Code , any activity as described in this definition upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be ' forced ' activity , the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding .
In the case of individuals , sanctions may range from probation to expulsion . In the case of organizations or programs , sanctions may range from suspension to removal of the organization or
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