HARASSMENT

is responsible for setting up and taking down the equipment and may not leave equipment unattended at any time. Unattended slackline equipment or hammocks may be removed and stored without notice. 2) All equipment associated with the practice of slacklining or use of a hammock should be maintained in an operable and safe condition. This is the sole responsibility of the participants. 3) Lines may only be affixed to hammock stations or appropriately sized trees and in the manner set forth below: a) Only trees greater than eight inches in diameter may be used as anchor posts and no branches shall be broken or removed to facilitate location of lines. b) A clear and soft landing surface such as grass must be present under the full length of the slackline. c) Trees and/or landscaped areas showing any damage from slack lining or hammock use activities may be restricted from future use at the discretion of Anderson University personnel. If damage is detected, the participant may be responsible for the replacement value of the tree. d) The slackline may not be elevated to a height of more than three feet at the center of the span and hammocks may not exceed the user’s height at the center of the span. e) Slacklines or hammock ties may not exceed a length of 40 feet. f) Memorial trees or other trees posted by sign may not be used as anchors for this activity. g) University officials may direct that equipment appearing to be unsafe or improperly set up be removed. h) Slacklines or hammocks may not be set up within a special event zone. i) Slacklines or hammocks may not be affixed within 10 feet of sidewalks, buildings, roads, streets, bikeways, water features, sport courts, bike racks, handrails, art objects, fences, or light poles. j) Lines may only be attached to hammock stations or approved campus trees as noted above and may not be affixed to any other campus fixture, including but not limited to buildings, bike racks, handrails, art objects, fences, or light poles. k) Activities such as stunts or tricks involving flips are not permitted. 4) This policy may be enforced by university officials for the safety of the campus community and to maintain the functions and processes of the university. Violations of this policy may result in both university sanctions and/or criminal prosecution. At any time upon the direction of university officials, for any reason, the activity could be asked to be curtailed and all equipment removed immediately.

The university defines harassment as discriminatory, unwelcome conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it so undermines and detracts from a student’s educational experience or creates a hostile environment and essentially denies a student equal access to the university’s resources and opportunities. Conduct over social media that rises to this level is prohibited. Harassment, as defined above, is not protected by the First Amendment. Also see the Anderson University Student Community Standards Section 4.30 Acts of Harassment/Discrimination/Intimidation.

An Anderson University student who commits discrimination and/or harassment is subject to disciplinary action, including disciplinary probation up to dismissal from the university. Students who are allowed to remain in the university community, in addition to disciplinary sanctions, may also be subject to educational and/or developmental requirements.