Definitions

1. When used in the Code:

a. The term “disciplinary action” refers to the process of investigation and determination of a sanction as the result of a violation of the code.

b. The term “group” means persons who are associated with each other but whom have not complied with College requirements for registration or organization.

c. The terms “institution” and “College” mean Occidental College and all of its undergraduate or graduate departments and programs.

d. The term “organization” means a number of persons who have complied with College requirements for registration as managed by the Office of Student Life.

e. The term “reckless” means conduct that one should reasonably be expected to know would create a substantial risk of harm to persons or property or that would otherwise be likely to result in interference with normal College business or College sponsored activities.

f. The term “student” means any person for whom the College maintains current educational records, as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and subsequent revisions, as well as related regulations.

g. The term “College premises” means buildings or grounds owned, leased, operated, controlled, or supervised by the College.

h. The term “weapon” means firearms, explosives, metal knuckles, knives with blades more than 3 inches long, firearms including guns, air/pellet guns, paint guns, gun replicas (including facsimile water pistols) or any other instrument identified as a weapon in published College policies.

i. The term “College-sponsored activity” means any activity on- or off-College premises that is specifically initiated or supervised by the College.

j. The terms “will” or “shall” are used in the imperative sense.

k. The term “written notice” covers both paper copy and electronic mail. Official notifications in this Code may be made by e-mail to the e-mail address provided to students by the College.

l. The term “alleged” means that reports or accusations of violations of college policy presume that an individual is not responsible for the violation until investigation, statements, or other facts demonstrate actual violation.