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Community Standards 2011-2012

Community Relations Policy (highlights)

I. Introduction
Loyola Marymount University expects its students to conduct themselves as mature, responsible and law abiding members of their local and University communities. As such, LMU students shall abide by and uphold all federal, state and city laws and ordinances including, without limitation, all laws and ordinances relating to noise, traffic, parking and consumption of alcohol. As responsible members of the University Community, LMU students are expected, by their conduct and actions, to foster an atmosphere which nurtures positive community relations between LMU, their local municipality and the community surrounding LMU.

II. Policy
Loyola Marymount University may hold students accountable for Student Conduct Code violations committed off campus which adversely affects LMU, its community standing, and/or the pursuit of the mission, goals and objectives of the University.

III. Student Conduct Code Applicable to Off Campus Activities
Jurisdiction of the University
Jurisdiction extends to conduct which occurs on the University premises, in study abroad programs or at University events, programs or activities, on or off-campus, as well as to other off-campus misconduct which adversely affects the University and/or the pursuit of the University’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Inherent Authority
In addition to the enforcement of the Student Conduct Code as it relates to off campus activities, the University reserves the right to take any other necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of the University and the University community, the University’s reputation and community standing as well as the pursuit of the University’s mission, goals and objectives.

Violation of Law and this Community Relations Policy
Students are separately accountable to both civil authorities and to the University for acts which constitute violations of federal, state or local law and of the Student Conduct Code or this Community Relations Policy. Because of the need to efficiently, effectively and promptly protect the academic environment, proceedings for violation of the Student Conduct Code or this Community Relations Policy will normally proceed without delay despite the potential or pendency of criminal proceedings and are not subject to challenge on the grounds that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.