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Security Policy and Procedures

Gwynedd-Mercy College expects all members of the campus community to comply with federal, state and local laws, including those, which regulate the use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances and weapons. Gwynedd-Mercy College endorses the concept of an "alcohol-free" environment. Permission to sponsor any activity at which alcohol will be served must be obtained from the Vice President for Student Services.

Policies and procedures designed to maintain harmony and personal welfare on campus are found in the Student Handbook, the Handbook of Resident Life, the Faculty Handbook and the Employee Handbook. The disciplinary procedures, which apply to the violations of these policies, are also available in these handbooks.

Gwynedd-Mercy College operates as a learning community under specific and explicit norms of behavior. These standards have as their purpose the desire to maintain respect for the rights of individuals, respect for freedom of thought and expression and fair and equitable treatment for all. In support of the mission of the College, the College Community upholds the following standards of conduct:

• Respect and equal treatment of all individuals
• Social responsibility and Christian moral behavior
• Respect for lawful authority

Detailed information about the Code of Conduct can be found in the Resident Life Handbook, the Student Handbook, the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Handbook.