Policies & Regulations

Code of Conduct

Franklin College is a community of individuals dedicated to the pursuit of an international education in an environment conducive to learning. The College fully recognizes the rights and responsibilities of its students, faculty and staff, as well as their obligations to maintain high standards of social and personal conduct.

Because of its unique location in Switzerland, Franklin College must require students to conduct themselves in a manner which shows respect for and adherence to the cultural mores of Swiss society. Students are expected to follow the laws of Switzerland. The Code of Conduct is established to provide a system for dealing fairly and responsibly with students whose behavior fails to meet the standards of the College, or which infringes upon the rights of others. Students are subject to the Code of Conduct at all times during the academic term, between terms, during Academic Travel, on or off campus. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations of the College places the student in violation of the Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinary action.

Violations of the Code of Conduct

Class 1

Noise
1a. Unreasonable noise is that which interferes with, or has the potential for interfering with the legitimate rights of others in the residences or areas surrounding Franklin College facilities during non-quiet hour times, otherwise known as courtesy hours.
1b. In accordance with Swiss Law, Franklin College enforces quiet hours between 22:00 and 8:00. During quiet hours, sound from a room or apartment should not be audible outside the unit door nor in adjacent rooms.
1c. Drinking games in community or outdoor spaces are not permitted.

Smoking
1d. Smoking, including the use of smoking paraphernalia in designated non-smoking areas.

Improper removal or disposal of garbage
1e. Residents must properly dispose of trash. Trash must never be left in doorways, halls, or on balconies.

Trespassing
1f. The unauthorized access to any space.

Safety & Security
1g. The unauthorized propping of public access doors or windows.
1h. Creating potential safety hazards by limiting access to hallways, exits, stairwells, doorways and/or common areas.
1i. Engaging in door-to-door distribution or solicitation of any nature in Franklin College facilities without proper authorization.
1j. Allowing the presence of more than four times the normal occupancy in a student room or apartment (maximum 15 people.)
1k. Failing to keep a student room, apartment, balcony, or common space in a reasonably clean condition.
1l. Keeping or housing any type of pet in Franklin College residences for any amount of time.

Non-Compliance with Administrative Requirements
1m. The disregard for Franklin College administrative policies and procedures.

Gambling
1n.  Betting or wagering money in Franklin College residences, on Franklin College grounds, or on-line.

Class 2

Destruction or Property Damage
2a. Throwing or dropping anything from a window, roof, or balcony.
2b. Damage to any College or public property or the property of another individual.

Fire Safety and Equipment
2c. Tampering with any fire or reporting equipment or interfering in any way with emergency services or procedures.

Violation of 24-Hour Quiet Hours
2d. Failure to adhere to 24-hour quiet hours.

Harassment and Abusive Behavior
2e. Any behavior which unreasonably interferes with an individual or group within Franklin College or the surrounding community by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
2f. Failing to comply with a Franklin College staff member's request while performing his or her duty.

Theft & Misuse of Property
2g. The theft or unauthorized use of another individual's property or College property.
2h. The unauthorized removal of any property from its assigned place.

Non-Compliance with Franklin College Administrative Policies and Procedures or Swiss Law
2i. The disregard or continued non-compliance with Franklin College Administrative policies and/or violation of Swiss laws.

Class 3

Drug Use
3a. Possession, consumption, or the distribution of any drug prohibited by US or Swiss federal law.

Destruction of Property
3b. Excessive damage to any College or public property or the property of another individual.

Firearms and Explosives
3c. No person shall possess or use weapons, firearms, or explosives.

Sexual Harassment or Indecent Behavior
3d. Creating a hostile or unwelcome environment through inappropriate, obscene, or indecent speech or behavior.

Emergency Situations & Endangerment
3e. Falsely reporting an emergency situation.
3f. Any behavior which compromises the safety or wellbeing of an individual or group within Franklin College or the surrounding community.

Violations on Academic Travel

Any violation occurring on Academic Travel (which includes Academic Travels off-campus as well as while participating in the on-campus seminar) will automatically count as one classification higher than those taking place on-campus during the Academic Year.

Guests

Any student hosting a guest or guests shall be held responsible and will be sanctioned for their guests' violatioins to the Standards of Conduct. It is the responsibility of the host student to accompany their guests at all times. Guests may be defined to include students visiting a residence in which they do not live.

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