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The College of Micronesia-FSM reserves the right to regulate admission and entrance to the college and its facilities.  Any discipline imposed under this policy is predicated on this ability to determine the qualifications of students to enroll and continue studying at COM-FSM, which includes that students must comply with all discipline assigned to them prior to continuing their studies at COM-FSM, or receiving their final grades and diploma.  Further, the College of Micronesia-FSM reserves the right to control access to College of Micronesia-FSM National Campus, all state campuses, FSM-FMI, all land grant operations facilities, vehicles and school functions.


POLICIES
 

It is one of the goals of the College of Micronesia-FSM to "provide a safe, healthy, and attractive environment which promotes a sense of achievement and belonging for students, faculty and staff." 
 

Enforcing these policies therefore, would ensure that these goals will be accomplished.
 

CHEWING BETEL NUT AND/OR TOBACCO USE POLICY

Students are not permitted to smoke pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or any other tobacco products in COM-FSM buildings.  At some campuses, smoking is only permitted in designated outside smoking areas.  Students are not permitted to chew betel nut or any type of chewable tobacco, except in designated areas.

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ALCOHOL POLICY

Students are not permitted to possess, distribute, consume, sell, or purchase alcohol, nor are they permitted to be under the influence of alcohol, on COM-FSM campuses, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs.  Any violation of the alcohol policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.
 
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ILLICIT DRUG POLICY

Students are not permitted to possess, distribute, consume, sell, or purchase illicit drugs, nor are they permitted to be under the influence of illicit drugs, on COM-FSM campuses, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs. 
 

Any violation of the illicit drug policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

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POLICIES ON PROHIBITION OF VIOLENCE

It is the goal and policy of the College of Micronesia-FSM to have zero tolerance for violence on campus, at all college events, and during college related activities.  This policy will apply on all COM-FSM campuses, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs or in actions against other COM-FSM students wherever the act of violence may take place.

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POLICY ON BANNED WEAPONS

Students may not possess a banned weapon on any COM-FSM campus, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs.    Any violation of the banned weapon policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

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POLICY ON THREATS OF VIOLENCE

Students may not utter a threat of violence on any COM-FSM campus, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs, or against members of the COM-FSM community wherever the act of violence may take place. Any violation of the banned weapon policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

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POLICY ON ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Students may not commit an act of violence on any COM-FSM campus, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs, or against members of the COM-FSM community wherever the act of violence may take place.    Any violation of the banned weapon policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

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POLICY ON BEING AN ACCESSORY TO VIOLENCE

Students may not be an accessory in act of violence on any COM-FSM campus, at COM-FSM approved or sponsored events on COM-FSM properties or in the buildings, vehicles or boats used by COM-FSM for its educational or recreational programs, or against members of the COM-FSM community wherever the act of violence may take place.    Any violation of the banned weapon policy will result in a referral to the Disciplinary Committee.

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POLICY ON USE OF A BANNED WEAPON TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE

The Disciplinary Committee may consider the range of options for a second offense under this policy, including referral to law enforcement authorities, if appropriate.

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USE OF ALCOHOL IN THE COMMISSION OF THE ACT OF VIOLENCE

The use of alcohol  by the student is to be considered by the Disciplinary Committee in assessing the appropriate punishment for the offense. The use of alcohol by the student is not to be considered an excuse for violent behavior

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