General Description
Policy Summary:
Trinity University is committed to fostering a campus environment where students are encouraged to practice self-care and make choices that promote their overall health, safety, and well-being. This policy supports that commitment by identifying behaviors that may be harmful to oneself and may also violate community standards.
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to outline behavioral expectations for students regarding personal well-being. It serves as a framework for identifying and addressing conduct that poses a significant risk of harm to a student’s physical, psychological, or emotional health, whether intentional or reckless.
Scope:
This policy applies to all currently enrolled Trinity University students.
Exceptions:
There are no exceptions
Policy Content
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for themselves by avoiding behavior that is dangerous, harmful, or inconsistent with healthy personal development. Trinity University may intervene in situations where a student engages in conduct that endangers their well-being or that of others.
Examples of potentially harmful or dangerous behavior include, but are not limited to:
- Climbing or sitting on building ledges, rooftops, balconies, or other elevated structures
- Operating a vehicle in a reckless or impaired manner
- Behavior that indicates significant disregard for personal safety or well-being
Performance Evaluation
Consequences of Policy Violation:
Students who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Handbook. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, formal warnings, fines, educational sanctions, parent or guardian notifications, loss of privileges, probation, suspension, or expulsion. The severity of the sanction will be determined based on the nature of the violation, the student's conduct history, and the impact on the campus community.
Terms & Definitions
Terms and Definitions:
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Term: |
Definition: |
|---|---|
| Dangerous behavior |
Actions that create a substantial risk of harm to the individual, such as balcony climbing, reckless driving, or substance misuse. |
Revision Management
Revision History Log:
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Revision #: |
Date: |
Recorded By: |
|---|---|---|
| v1.1 | 7/1/2025 2:05 PM | Pamela Mota |
| v1.0 | 7/16/2019 8:48 AM | David Tuttle |
Vice President Approval:
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Name: |
Title: |
|---|---|
| Andrew Wells | Vice President for Student Affairs |