Howard Community College

POLICIES 95 weapon on campus. Written notification may be transmitted by email. This notification should typically take place at least two weeks in advance, or on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the director of public safety. A faculty member or other designated instructor may also carry a weapon for instructional purposes when authorized by HCC. The faculty member must notify the immediate supervisor, the area department chair, and the division dean of the intent to use a weapon for instructional purposes prior to the class. The faculty member or designated instructor must give advanced written notification to the director of public safety at least two weeks in advance or on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the director of public safety. Weapons may not be left unattended and must be locked in a secure location immediately prior to and after use in class. Students who want to bring a weapon to class for instructional or presentation purposes must first obtain written permission from the faculty member or instructor. The appropriate area department chair and division dean must be informed and copied on the written permission. The student must then provide the director of public safety advanced written notification of the intent to carry a weapon on campus, which includes the written permission of the faculty member or instructor, copied to the area department chair and division dean. If permission to bring a weapon to class for instructional or presentation purposes is granted, the weapon may not be loaded and must be stored in a locked vehicle prior to class and stored in a locked vehicle or taken off-site immediately following class. Any student, faculty member or designated instructor, staff member, or visitor who uses a weapon inappropri- ately in class or on the campus, even if the person is authorized to carry a weapon and has notified the director of public safety, is subject to disciplinary action and criminal sanctions. STUDENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Howard Community College recognizes that students have the following rights and responsibilities: 1. Students have the right to freedom of expression, assembly, advocacy, and inquiry. Students are responsible for complying with all college rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 2. Students have the right to offer opposing opinions and to reserve judgment about their views, beliefs, academic evaluations, political affiliations, and educational records. Students are responsible for respecting this right of others. They are also responsible for exercising their right of expression in a manner that is not disruptive as described in the Student Code of Conduct. 3. Students have the right to participate in any student group without discrimination and to form such groups according to the Student Government Association bylaws. Student groups are responsible for not discriminating against others. 4. Students have the right to form a student government, which shall be governed by a constitution approved by the HCC Administration. Students are responsible for abiding by that constitution. The actions of the student government may be

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