Zero Tolerance Policy
Central Texas College District is a Violence, Weapon, Discrimination and Harassment Free Zone.
A zero-tolerance policy is one which requires an appropriate penalty be imposed based on the individual circumstances. It is, as it states, intolerant of the prohibited behavior. As part of a “zero tolerance policy”, Central Texas College District will take appropriate disciplinary action for every illegal or unauthorized weapon, threat, incident of hazing, stalking, bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and/or violent act that is reasonably substantiated through investigation. Central Texas College District may also take disciplinary action for certain violations reported off campus to the extent these violations may have an impact on the campus. This includes, but is not limited to violations that require action under state or federal law, pose an ongoing danger to students, or may cause harm to the campus community, including violent crimes, hate crimes, disturbing or threatening actions, sexual assault and/or misconduct and illegal conduct.
Inappropriate behaviors include, but are specifically not limited to:
- Verbal, written, or acts of harassment/discrimination to include sexual harassment/discrimination, and stalking
- Acts or actions which can be interpreted as physical assault, including sexual assault and/or sexual misconduct
- Hazing or dangerous initiations
- Threats or actions to harm someone or endanger the safety of others
- Behaviors or actions interpreted by a reasonable person as having potential for violence and/or acts of aggression
- Threats to destroy or the actual destruction of property
- Unlawful possession of firearms, knife, or any dangerous weapon, drugs, and/or alcohol (to include being under the influence of prohibited drugs or alcohol); and
- Violation of any local, state or federal law.