RCNJ STATEMENT

Ramapo College has the inherent authority and responsibility to maintain good order in the furtherance of its mission.  In order to balance the public’s access to areas of the College campus with the rights of Ramapo students and employees to pursue College activities without disruption, the College has the authority to implement time, place, and manner restrictions for all activities held on College premises. 

Further, the College labors to create a safe, supportive, and productive environment for study and work, and expects all persons to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner while on College property or using College resources. 

Conduct becomes unacceptable when it impinges on the rights of others, poses a safety threat, disrupts college operations, or when it could result in damage to College resources. All persons conducting themselves in an unacceptable manner may be asked once by College authorities to modify their conduct or to leave the premises. Public Safety and area law enforcement will be contacted if necessary. Unacceptable conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Using or displaying harassing language or language of a discriminatory nature.
• Messages and actions that harass or threaten others.
• Excessive or disruptive noise.
• Consumption of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substances inside dry college buildings, directly outside building entrances, or in prohibited areas. A permit is required for any event at which alcohol is served. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor locations.
• Disorderly, disruptive, violent, or threatening behavior.
• Engaging in sexual offenses, including indecent exposure, inappropriate sexual advances (physical or verbal), or contributing to a sexually harassing environment.
• Violations of local, state, or federal law.
• Misusing, destroying, or damaging College resources.

Unacceptable conduct by Ramapo College students is subject to the sanctions outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, other College policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Unacceptable conduct by authorized guests of Ramapo College residential students is subject to the sanctions outlined in the Guide to Community Living, other college policies, and applicable laws and regulations. 

Unacceptable conduct by Ramapo College employees is subject to the sanctions outlined in the Code of Professional Responsibility, Code of Ethics, NJ State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, applicable collective bargaining agreements, other College policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Unacceptable conduct by other college members, to include but not be limited to visitors, guests, spectators, vendors, renters, or entities contracted with the College, is subject to the sanctions outlined in College policies, contractual obligations, and applicable laws and regulations. 

See Also: Minors on Campus