DISORDERLY CONDUCT OR ASSEMBLY

1. No person shall assemble on campus for the purpose of causing a riot, destruction of property, or a disorderly diversion which interferes with the normal operation of the University.  (This section does not deny individuals the right to peaceful, non-disruptive assembly.)
   

2. No person or group of people shall obstruct the free movement of other persons about the campus or interfere with the use of University facilities.
   

3. The abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment in or out of doors is prohibited.  (The use of such equipment must be authorized by the appropriate department or organization, the Campus Union, the Office of Student Organizations, and the Vice Provost for Student Life).
   

4. Rowdy behavior, indecent language, excessive noise or drunken or drug induced behavior is prohibited.
   

5. Disorderly and/or obscene conduct or a breach of the peace on any university property or public function affiliated with the University is prohibited Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law.

DISRUPTION OF CLASSES AND UNIVERSITY FUNCTIONS
Any person who, without authority, disrupts classes or other educational functions on the campus shall be arrested for disturbing the peace, turned over to civil authorities and shall be subject to disciplinary action which may result in suspension or expulsion.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

1. No person shall threaten to, or actually push, strike, or physically assault any member of the university community or any guest to the campus.
   

2. Students who maliciously provoke or participate in fights will be subject to disciplinary action which may result in one or more of the following penalties: arrest, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal.
   

3. Conduct which materially interferes with the normal operation of the University, or with the  requirements of appropriate discipline are prohibited.
   

4. Conduct and/or expressions which are obscene, intimidating, or which are blatantly offensive to the prevailing standards of an academic community are  prohibited.

Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law.

In cases of disturbance, the following policy shall be instituted:

1. All students of the University should report to their classes whether perpetrators of the disturbance report for class or not. The basic expectation of University employees is to carry out their official responsibility. This also includes student employees.

2. On the day or days of the disruption, teachers are to check classrooms carefully and send a written report of all absences to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Emergencies, Campus
In regular operation of every institution, it is inevitable that there will be occasions when the routine operations are interrupted and in extreme instances, suspended altogether.  These occasions may be due to weather, fire, strikes, or organized student demonstrations.  In such situations, it is important for students, faculty, and employees to assure that all functions and services of the University continue insofar as possible.

DRESS
Jackson State University students are expected to dress in a manner representative of a higher education institution and an educated person. Special occasions (e.g. convocations; employment, professional and graduate school fairs; graduation; coronations; plays; luncheons; banquets) dictate that business (e.g. shirt and tie; business suit; blazer and skirt or slacks; dress)  or formal wear (e.g. dinner dress, formal, business suit, or tuxedo) be worn.  Sports and other social occasions (e.g. inter-collegiate athletic competitions; pep rallies; Greek shows; dances) require informal but respectable apparel.  Head dress is inappropriate for males during all indoor functions.  Male headdress that  includes “do rags” or scarves are considered inappropriate for the higher education environment. Similarly, male dress that  includes sagging or unbelted  pants is considered inappropriate dress at Jackson State.

Female students are also expected to present themselves in appropriate dress at all times.  Inappropriate dress might include midriff tops, short shorts, halter tops, or other apparel of a revealing nature that is worn publicly into the classroom,  or to special occasions as defined in the preceding paragraphs.  It is important that females (as in the case of males) are dressed in a manner that is representative of a higher education institution.

In special situations, faculty members have the authority to stipulate dress regulations for their classes or events sponsored by their department.  Similarly, academic schools and departments may stipulate dress requirements to supplement their educational goals and objectives.