Introduction
The University of Wisconsin Green Bay seeks to promote a residential community on campus which is conducive to learning, personal growth and development, academic success, safety and wellbeing. Students residing on campus and any guests that they host, are required to abide by all University policies, housing rules and regulations, the expectations and procedures outlined below, and the information found in the following documents:
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Housing Contract and Rate Schedule
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Computing, Information Technology and Residential Network (ResNet) Policies
- University of Wisconsin System Administrative Code and Misconduct Policies (Chapters 17 Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedure Chapter 18 Conduct on University Lands)
Notice of other regulations or changes in existing policies may be made by Housing and Residential Education during the term of the Housing Contract by notifying residents through the housing website, e -mail messages, postings, letters, and/or publications one week prior to the change going into effect. If the health or safety of people using residential facilities on campus may be adversely affected by any delay, implementation may be immediate.
Residents found responsible for violations of Housing or University policy may be subject to University disciplinary action through Housing and Residential Education or the Dean of Students Office. Residents involved in formal disciplinary action for a violation of the rules and regulations that could cause a room change or Housing Contract termination will be afforded the following:
- a written notice of the charges;
- sufficient time to prepare a response to the charges;
- a timely conference to discuss the matter;
- an opportunity to appeal to a higher administrative authority.
Assistance and additional information regarding the judicial process is available through the Dean of Students Office.
Violations of housing policy that occur in or around residential buildings are generally addressed by Housing and Residential Education staff members. Failure to comply with a reasonable request made by staff, including student staff, may lead to disciplinary action.
Policy Violations
Policy Violations Which May Result In Housing Contract Termination On The First Offense
The policy violations listed below upon first offense may result in housing termination and/or other disciplinary or civil action.
- Illegal possession, use or providing of alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana dependent on quantity and type of substance.
- Possession of weapons, including, but not limited to, firearms, stun guns, tasers, mace, illegal knives, nun-chucks, swords, bows, arrows and ammunition.
- Setting fires or possessing explosives, accelerants (e.g., gasoline, propane) or fireworks.
- Creating a fire hazard or careless use of cigarettes, candles or open-coil cooking/heating equipment.
- Tampering with smoke detectors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers or exit signs.
- Tampering with any type of door locks.
- Trespassing in apartments or residence hall rooms.
- Throwing objects from windows or entering/exiting facilities through windows.
- Misuse or disruption of the University computing network.
- Presenting a health hazard (e.g., depositing bodily fluids, including but not limited to vomiting, urinating or defecating outside of restrooms, improper or lack of disposal of food waste or garbage materials).
- Bias-motivated behavior or harassment targeting an individual or individuals who are part of the campus community, dating/domestic violence or abuse of another person.
- Sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking or sexual exploitation.
- Any behavior deemed by University personnel to be dangerous to self or others.
Abuse, Bias-Motivated Behavior, Domestic Violence, Harassment, Discrimination, & Sexual Assault
Discrimination and harassment have no place on campus. Harassment can be verbal, physical or electronic in nature. Threats, demands for favors, social media posts or constant calling or texting are examples of conduct that is intended to demean or manipulate an individual. This can also create a hostile, intimidating, or demeaning environment which is prohibited. Residents who feel they are the victim of, or witness to, harassment, discrimination, dating/domestic violence, stalking, bias-motivated behavior, or physical or sexual assault are encouraged to report the matter to the
Wellness Center, the Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residential Education Officeand/or
University Police. Any of the following should be reported:
- Sexual assault, including acquaintance rape, is of concern to the UW Green Bay community, which affirms respect, responsibility and caring among all persons within the community. Reports of sexual assault will be taken seriously and supportive measures will be provided to victims. If requested, the matter will be investigated, and those found responsible may be suspended from the University. Amnesty is granted to victims of sexual assault who were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. Victim support is available from Wellness Center, the Dean of Students Office or Housing and Residential Education.
- Domestic violence will not be tolerated on campus. Wisconsin domestic violence laws apply to both roommate and other relationships. Specifically, this law applies to:
- adults who reside or have resided together,
- adults who share a child in common, and
- spouses/former spouses.
This means if a physical confrontation occurs between members of these groups and those confrontations meet the requirements as defined by state statute, police are required to arrest the individual deemed the predominant aggressor.
- Threatening behavior toward individuals will not be tolerated on campus. Bias-motivated behavior includes activity motivated by an offender's bias against a victim's age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other physical or cultural characteristic. Bias-motivated behavior may include, but is not limited to social media, graffiti, vandalism, destruction of personal property, threatening phone calls or messages, verbal harassment or physical abuse.
- Residents who feel they are the victim of, or witness to, harassment, discrimination, dating or domestic violence, stalking, bias-motivated behavior, or physical or sexual assault are encouraged to report the matter to the Wellness Center, the Dean of Students Office, University Police or Housing and Residential Education.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
The use and/or abuse of alcohol and other drugs or the use of alcohol and drugs in ways which are illegal, harmful to self, or disruptive to others negatively impacts the residential community on campus. If Housing and Residential Education staff find that a student is misusing alcohol and/or drugs, they are required to report the situation immediately.
Assistance with addressing the misuse and abuse of alcohol and other drugs is available by contacting the Wellness Center or the Dean of Students Office.
In order to ensure a safe and welcoming community the following is not permitted and all students are required to follow these policies:
Alcohol Policies – Not Permitted by Students or Guests Under 21 Years of Age:
- Possessing and/or consuming alcoholic beverages. State law prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 21.
- Possessing or displaying empty alcohol containers. Students are not allowed to have empty alcohol containers, defined as cans, bottles, caps, boxes used for transportation, or items with alcohol residue.
- Providing alcohol to other underage individuals.
- Hosting guests who are over 21 and consuming alcohol in their residence.
- Participation, whether drinking or not, in a gathering within university residence halls or apartments where underage alcohol consumption is occurring.
- Students who observe or anticipate a violation of the alcohol policy should remove themselves from the gathering or contact a staff member within Housing and Residential Education to address the violation.
Alcohol Policies - Not Permitted for Students or Guests 21 Years of Age and Older:
- Providing alcoholic beverages to students under the age of 21.
- Having more than one actively open, standard alcoholic beverage per “of age” occupant, i.e. can of beer, cup or glass.
- Consuming alcohol in the presence of underage individuals consuming alcohol.
- In the event one roommate is 21 years old or older while the other(s) is not, the student who is of legal drinking age may consume alcohol in their room/apartment, but may not furnish alcoholic beverages to those under the age of 21.
- Guests who are of legal drinking age may consume alcohol only if the student hosting them is 21 years of age or older is present. Each individual of legal drinking age may only possess one active open alcoholic beverage at a time.
Alcohol & Drug Policies - Prohibited Regardless of Age:
- Consumption or possession of alcohol in any university residence hall (Roy Downham, Donald Long, Bob Schaefer, James Temp, R.E. Small, Cletus Vanderperren, Robert Warren, Josephine Lenfestey, Arlene Walter, Byron Walter, and Ted Lenfestey halls) or in any university apartment where all occupants are under 21 years of age.
- Consumption or Possession of alcohol in common areas of Housing and Residential Education buildings or on housing grounds.
- It is recommended that to avoid unnecessary enforcement contacts by Housing and Residential Education staff or University Police students over 21 years of age should take care to conceal their alcohol purchases during transport to their rooms.
- Hosting a gathering where alcohol is consumed by underage individuals.
- Providing alcohol to underage individuals.
- Possessing devices to rapidly consume alcohol or encourage mass consumption of alcohol, i.e. kegs, funnels, beer bongs, and commercially designed party games specifically intended for the rapid consumption of alcohol such as beer pong tables.
- The use, possession and/or distribution of illegal drugs including but not limited to marijuana, opioids or narcotics.
- Being in the presence of an individual using illegal drugs.
- The misuse or abuse of over the counter and/or prescription drugs.
- Sharing or distributing prescription drugs to others is illegal and will be referred to University Police.
- Students are required to produce a copy of a current, valid prescription with their name if requested by staff in the course of an investigation.
- Prescription drugs may only be possessed and used by the holder of a current prescription.
- The misuse of legal substances with the intent to achieve a recreational high or hallucinogenic effect.
- The possession and/or use of drug paraphernalia, i.e. marijuana pipes, bongs, rolling papers.
- Participation, whether using drugs or not, in a gathering within university residence halls or apartments where drug consumption is occurring.
- Students who observe or anticipate a violation of the drug policy should remove themselves from the gathering or contact a staff member within Housing and Residential Education to address the violation.