Hofstra University Community Standards presentation for orientation staff

1. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS

2. Community Standards: 411
 WHO:
Cheryl Betz
Assistant Dean for Community Standards
Dawn Marzella
Program Coordinator
 WHERE: 240 Student Center
 WHEN: 9am-5pm
 CONTACT:
(516) 463-6913
communitystandards@hofstra.edu

3. Our Mission
 The Office of Community Standards strives to
build a community at Hofstra based upon the
concepts of trust and respect among all
individuals while promoting the lifelong
lesson of responsible citizenship.Towards
this goal, the office works with students to
foster a safe and healthy environment that
assists students in reaching their academic
and personal goals.

4. Reasons To Contact Us…
 Schedule an Informational Meeting
 Obtain important conduct information
 Appeal a parking ticket
 Ask a question pertaining to the conduct
code, the hearing process or a violation of
academic honesty
 Just to say hi!

5. Hofstra University expects that all students abide by federal laws and New York
state laws on alcohol and drugs, the University's Policy on Alcohol, Illegal and
Other Controlled Substances as well as all related policies outlined in
Residential Programs' "The Living Factor". Students who abuse drugs and/or drink
alcohol to excess (whether on campus or off campus) and require medical attention
must later meet with a member of the Dean of Students Area.
Alcohol Drugs
The following actions violate the University's
conduct code regarding alcohol:
 Knowingly remaining in the presence of alcohol in a
residence hall room/suite while under the age of 21;
or
 Possessing, consuming, and/or distributing any
quantity of alcohol while under the age of 21; or
 Distributing any quantity of alcohol to an individual
under 21; or
 Misrepresenting yourself or using another person's
identity with the intent to purchase, possess and/or
consume alcohol; or
 Acting in a disruptive/disorderly manner, regardless
of age, while under the influence of alcohol.
The following actions violate the University's Student Conduct
Code regarding drugs:
 Knowingly remaining in the presence of illegal drugs and/or drug
paraphernalia/illegal drug use; or
 Using/possessing drug paraphernalia which can be defined as
scales, rolling papers, bowls, pipes, bongs, grinders, spoofs,
hookahs or any other device fashioned for the purpose of drug
use; or
 Improperly using or abusing over-the-counter or prescription
drugs and/or possessing legal drugs prescribed to another
individual; or
 Using and/or possessing illegal drugs; or
 Aiding and abetting in the sale/distribution/use/possession of
illegal drugs or prescription drugs prescribed to another person; or
 Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, and/or selling illegal
drugs, or prescription drugs prescribed to another person.

6. Important Facts
Other CommonViolations A Conduct Record ImpactsYour
Current and Future Goals
 Failure to Comply
ex: not following a directive given by a
University official
 Infringement of Rights
ex: violation of quiet hours, interfering with
freedom of movement, privacy, etc.
 Fire/Emergency Safety
ex: failing to evacuate during an alarm.
 Harassment
ex. threatening or taunting another, bullying
 Student Leadership Roles
 StudyAbroad Opportunities
 Transfer Applications
 Grad/Law School Applications
 Future employment

7. Summer Orientation:
Remember everything is a teachable moment
The Process The Purpose
 Incident Report is written by
the Orientation Leader
 Student meets with a
Community Standards and an
Orientation administrator
 Parental contact occurs
 Incident is documented and
will be considered if a future
violation takes place
 Assist in transition from high school to
college
 Teach good judgment and decision
making skills
 Inform new students of the standards of
behavior in the Hofstra community
 Educate new community members that
with freedom comes responsibility and
how their decisions can impact them
now and in the future
Remember: punishment is not the goal

8. Orientation Leader Roles:
Remember everything is a teachable moment
Your Role in the Community
Standards Process
Your Role in the Community
Standards Presentation
 INFORM student about their
rights & responsibilities
 EDUCATE students on policies
& procedures
 ROLE MODEL good behavior
and citizenship
 The Community Standards
presentation reviews ways that
students’ decisions & choices
effect them now and in the
future
 Game show format (large group
presentation)
 Introduce volunteer contestants
 Help distribute prizes
 Assist in maintaining group order
and focus

9. Need More…411?
 For more information please refer to the
Guide to Pride located at:
 www.hofstra.edu/guidetopride
 Remember “let PRIDE be your guide”
WOW,
there’s a lot
of good 411
in here!