14. Weapons: Most weapons are not permitted on campus. The following list provides an example of what is NOT permitted (16590 California Penal Code):
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Any knife with a fixed blade longer than 2 ½ inches, switchblade, butterfly knife, belt buckle knife, dirk, dagger, cane sword, pen knife, lipstick knife, or any knife that opens automatically or has more than one sharp edge. Any gun without permission and in accordance with the California Penal Code Nunchaku Metal knuckles Tasers or any conducted electronic weapon
The following list provides examples of what IS permitted on campus (22810 California Penal Code):
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Pepper spray as long as it is for self-defense, not larger than 2.5 ounces and has a “warning “label that states, “WARNING: The use of this substance or device for any purpose other than self-defense is a crime under the law. The contents are dangerous — use with care.” Pocket knife, as long as it does not open automatically and has only one sharp edge
The following list provides examples of Replica or Toy Weapons that ARE permitted on campus.
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Water guns and handmade play weapons must be decorated with bright colors, so they can be identified from a distance as safe. Use of these weapons is limited to outside recreation. They are not permitted in academic or administrative areas of the campus. If one of these items is perceived as dangerous or intimidating by a member of the community, Campus Public Safety Officers, or an administrator will ask the owner to remove it from the public areas of the campus.
The following list provides examples of Replica or Toy Weapons that ARE NOT permitted on campus
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Air soft guns, realistic replica weapons, paintball guns, toy guns in the shape or form of actual weapons. Any item used as a weapon or with intent to use as a weapon is prohibited.
Possession of any non-permitted weapon on Campus will be subject to disciplinary action which may be processed criminally and/or through the Student Conduct process. 15. Willful Portrayal of Violating Known Standards. Students are to avoid posting in any format, online or in person, items that give the appearance of violation of community standards. 16. Violation of On-Campus Housing Policies. Students are to comply with all housing policies as listed in the Student Handbook. Students living in residence halls are responsible for their guests and may be subject to the conduct process for violations by guests. a.
Open House Policy. Members of the opposite sex are only permitted in residence hall areas during open hours as listed in the Residence Life section of this handbook. Room doors must remain open and students may not lie together on beds or couches.
17. Violation of any University policy, rule, or regulation published in hard copy or available electronically on the university website. 18. Violation of any federal, state or local law.
Computer Usage Guidelines General Use Guidelines As an educational institution, VU is firmly committed to the discovery of truth, the life of the mind, and the free interchange of ideas. The University recognizes that in order for the best learning to take place, students will be exposed to hostile, offensive, and even subversive ideas, so that the students can confront and wrestle with the whole range of ideas and philosophies in the intellectual marketplace. It is therefore the position of the University that students should use maturity and self-discipline in accessing potentially offensive material. At the same time, VU is more than just an educational institution. It is a spiritual community committed to nurturing its members, providing them with good values and an atmosphere as positive and wholesome as possible.
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