POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

o During time away from the campus (e.g., study abroad, internships), with the exception of Film students who are governed by Emerson College’s Standards of Conduct when studying on their

campuses.

 Involving faculty and staff during their period of employ

 Involving visitors to campus while they are on school premises.

All members of the PCA community are expected to be familiar with and abide by these rules of behavior and the policies.

I N C L U S I O N P O L I C Y

Paris College of Art is committed to maintaining a culture of inclusion for students and staff alike. We recognize our responsibility, to our students and staff, to provide a safe and welcoming space for all. To this end we strive to communicate with transparency on our policies, which have been devised to ensure the needs of all our students and staff are met. PCA is committed to promoting and achieving equal access and opportunity for all of our staff and students, creating a culture of respect, and fostering the diversity within our community, with regard to age, ability, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation.

If, at any point, you consider that there is a failure to uphold these values or you feel that your needs as an individual are not being met, we want to know. Please look at page 33 of the handbook for guidance on our complaints procedure.

Paris College of Art recognizes the centrality of a student’s name to their identity, and the trauma that can be caused to trans* students when their birth name is incorrectly used. For this reason, PCA has developed a number of policies to ensure best practice.

- Applies equally to all students. - Allow students to submit a chosen first name at the earliest possibility - during the application stage. - Students require no further evidence, other than self-attestation, to select their chosen first name. - Where a chosen first name cannot be used, due to French law, PCA will communicate this transparently. In

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this instance legal name will only be available to those offices that have a critical need to access this (e.g., Registrar and the Student Life Office), and will otherwise not be communicated.

- Pronouns will be collected from all incoming students - Pronouns will be available on internal systems (Admissions and Registrar), as well as for teaching staff through class rosters. - Staff will be encouraged at all levels to rely on this information in order to employ the correct pronoun, rather than appearance, or first name.

In order to ensure an inclusive environment which caters to all, PCA endeavors to take anticipatory action to improve accessibility and encourage inclusive learning practices. At the same time PCA promotes an open dialogue with all staff and students in order to better understand their individual needs. If you feel your support needs are not being met please contact the Registrar, Alana Manga (alana.manga@paris.edu).

Religious Observance

Students will not be penalized for absences due to religious observance. However, the student still may not

miss a significant portion of class time as defined in “Attendance” above. It is the student's responsibility, prior to registering, to assess the number of holidays that will arise during a given semester and their impact on attendance. The student, in consultation with the Department Chair, should make a determination as to whether or not the given semester is the appropriate time to take a particular class. Accommodations may include make-up sessions in a different section of the class and/or independent projects. The student must inform the instructor at the beginning of term of any anticipated absences due to religious observance.

P O T E N T I A L V I O L AT I O N S O F T H E C O D E O F C O N D U C T

Below is a non-exhaustive list of violations of the code of conduct that will lead to disciplinary action that can include probation, suspension, dismissal, or termination of employment.

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Harassment based on discrimination is defined under this policy as any act or behavior that denigrates, slurs, intimidates, or stereotypes an individual or group on the basis of that individual or group’s race, color, creed, cultural nationality or origin, religious practice, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, political and/or union association, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in France. Retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment also constitutes harassment. Harassing behavior includes, but is not limited to, oral and written remarks, offensive jokes, drawings, pictures, illustrations, innuendoes, and physical gestures or actions. The harasser may be any member of the community, regardless of employment status (e.g., executive member, supervisor, co-worker, student, etc.) and the victim can be anyone affected by the harassing behavior.

A breach of PCA’s code of Academic Honesty and Integrity (in Appendix D) is considered a violation of the Code of Conduct. The penalties for breaching the Academic Honesty and Integrity code are outlined in the Appendix.

This includes, but is not limited to:

 Physical restriction, coercion, assault, hazing intimidation or harassment of any member of the PCA community.

 Verbal abuse, intimidation or harassment of any member of the PCA community.

 Interference with the administrative functions of the school or program.

 Failure to comply with directions of the school or program’s officials acting in the performance of their duties.

This includes, but is not limited to:

 Participation in or encouragement of any effort to disrupt a class or other school or program function.

 Fighting.

 Unreasonable noise.

 Failure to evacuate the building when a fire alarm sounds.

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 Tampering with or misuse of fire alarms, fire exits, fire-fighting equipment; causing or creating a fire; the use of all open flame devices such as, but not limited to, sternos, incense, kerosene lamps, and barbecue grills; and the use of any and all fireworks.

This includes, but is not limited to:

 Theft, defacement, damage, destruction or other misuse of school, program or other people’s property.

 Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any PCA room or facility.

 Abuse or misuse of school or program property or equipment.

 Unauthorized entry into PCA facilities and offices.

Possession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a firearm, knife, etc., or any item used as a weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon at PCA or at a PCA sponsored function.

This includes:

 Sale, purchase, possession or use of any illegal substance or drug, including the misuse of prescription medication.

 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on PCA premises not part of an official PCA event. Inappropriate behavior which involves the abuse of alcoholic beverages.

 Smoking cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes etc., on all PCA premises, including courtyards and balconies. While smoking in the street outside the buildings is permitted, littering is not, and all cigarette remains must be disposed of properly.

Illegal gambling anywhere on the premises or at any official event sponsored by PCA or any of its student groups or organizations.

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