PART IV – CONDUCT

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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Recreation & Wellness members and guests assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with CSUSB’s function as an educational institution. When individuals agree to join the SRWC, purchase a guest pass, or participate in any Recreation & Wellness program, the person indicates, by their registration, that they agree to act morally, cooperate with staff and display sportsmanship-like behavior while utilizing any recreation facility or program. All members and guests are encouraged to exercise good judgment in caring for the safety of others as well as themselves. Guidelines of conduct include, but are not limited to, the examples outlined below.
OFFENSIVE WORDS & ACTIONS: Spitting on floors or in drinking fountains is prohibited. Use of obscenity, insulting language, swearing, or profanity is prohibited. Harassment and/or hazing of other members or staff is prohibited. Such actions could include, but are not limited to any activity that might reasonably bring embarrassment or emotional, psychological, or physical harm to an individual or might degrade or otherwise compromise the dignity of an individual.
ALCOHOL/ DRUGS: Recreation & Wellness is an alcohol and drug free program. Members or guests suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be directed to leave the facility or program.
STOLEN ITEMS: All items suspected to be stolen should be reported to the SRWC Operations Manager or Membership Services staff immediately so University Police can be contacted. The Recreation & Wellness department, the SRWC, and the SMSU are not responsible for stolen items.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Recreation & Wellness staff have the authority to demand that unruly members and/or guests leave the program, SRWC or other related facility if their conduct necessitates such action. Examples include, but are not limited to: vandalism, spitting on the floors, hanging from basketball rims, yelling, fighting, dropping weights, and/or violating the rules and regulations.
FIGHTING: Any member or guest who, in the judgment of Recreation & Wellness staff, engages in an attempt to fight (strikes a person in a combative manner, throws a punch, kicks an individual, etc. and/or retaliates against an aggressor) regardless of whether or not an injury is sustained, shall have their Recreation & Wellness privileges suspended for a determined amount of time. Fighting may include only one individual or more than one if an individual fights back, retaliates or responds aggressively against an attacker.
CONTROL: Failure to comply with policies may result in an immediate dismissal from the facility and/or a suspension of Recreation & Wellness privileges. Length of suspensions are based on the nature and severity of the violation(s). Privileges include, but are not limited to, access to the SRWC and Recreation & Wellness facilities, as well as all participation in Recreation & Wellness programs. Students may be subject to further university disciplinary action.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT CONDUCT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: As outlined in campus regulations and policies, participants are subject to the possibility of official CSUSB judicial proceedings and punishment from law enforcement officials for violations of the student conduct code and applicable federal, state and local laws. University student conduct and law enforcement may be done in addition to Recreation & Wellness discipline. Copies of the Incident Report form will be forwarded to the CSUSB Student Conduct and Ethical Development and the University Police Department when Recreation & Wellness staff determines it is appropriate to do so. In all cases in which there are allegations of threats, harassment, or endangerment of the health or safety of any person, reports will be forwarded.
DISPUTE: Members have the right to dispute discipline. A valid dispute must concern either a misapplication of one of the rules or misinterpretation of the policies and procedures outlined within the Recreation & Wellness Policies.
APPEALS: An appeal of a suspension must be submitted in writing to the Director of Recreation & Wellness. The Director of Recreation & Wellness or their designee will review and make decisions regarding appeals.

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