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Smith College Student Handbook

CONTENTS

Policies, Procedures & Guidelines 4
 Statement of Student Ethics 4
 Statement of Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression 5
 Policies Concerning Freedom of Expression and Dissent 6
 Smith College Equal Opportunities Policy 8
 OIDE Statement on Community Standards 8
 Notice of Non-Discrimination 8
 Smith College Equal Employment Opportunities Policy 8
 Smith College Grievance Procedures 9
 Smith College Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct Policy 11
 About the Policy 11
 Scope 11
 Notice of Nondiscrimination 11
 Prohibited Conduct and Definitions 11
 Prohibited Relationships by Persons in Authority 14
 Understanding the Difference Between Privacy and Confidentiality 15
 Confidential Resources and Support 15
 Reporting Acts of Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct 16
 Smith College’s Procedures for Responding to Incidents of Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct 18
 Investigation Findings 23
 Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct Hearing Process for Student Respondents 24
 Gender-based and Sexual Misconduct Hearing Process for Staff and Faculty Respondents 27
 Training, Prevention and Awareness Programs 27
 Commitment to Academic Freedom 27
 Release of Information Policy 28
 Smith College Policy on Access to and Privacy of Records 29
 Smith College Policy on Substance Abuse and Substance Use 33
 About the Substance Abuse and Substance Use Policy 33
 Health Risks 33
 Sanctions 33
 Education and Counseling 35
 Charts 35
 Smith College Policies Regarding Alcohol 36
 College Policies Regarding Alcohol 36
 Laws Governing Alcohol 38
 Alcohol Violations and Sanctions 38
 Medical Amnesty Policy 38
 Smoking Policy 40
 Medical Marijuana Policy 41
 Bullying & Cyber-Bullying 43
 AIDS Guidelines for the Smith College Community 44
 Disability Services Policy 46

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