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Anti-Hazing Policy - Interim

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:53:55 +0000

Anti-Hazing Policy - Interim

Purpose
��Ƶ (the “University”) is committed to fostering an environment where the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals are respected; and all employees, trustees, students, and others engaged with the University (collectively, the “��Ƶ Community”) share the responsibility for a safe and secure campus. In furtherance of that commitment, this Policy prohibits any form of hazing (as defined below) and requires that incidents of hazing be reported to appropriate University personnel immediately.
Policy Against Hazing
1. Scope
  1. This Policy applies to all individuals (i) on University property; (ii) at University-sponsored or -sanctioned events and activities; (iii) subject to the University’s Student Misconduct Policies or the University’s Employee Code of Conduct; (iv) participating in University-sponsored or -sanctioned research programs/projects; (v) conducting official University business or representing the University off campus; or (vi) engaging in any negative action having impact on individuals within the ��Ƶ Community.
  2. The University reserves the right to impose any level of sanction or discipline, up to and including suspension, dismissal or termination, for any offense under or failure to comply with this Policy. Additionally, a violation of this Policy may subject the offending person to civil, administrative, or criminal fines or penalties imposed under State or Federal law.
2. Definition
  1. Hazing means engaging in any acts not authorized by the University that intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:
    1. Endangers (above the reasonable risk encountered in the regular course of participation in the University’s employment, programs, clubs, teams, and classes) the mental, emotional, or physical health or safety of an individual, or causes physical discomfort or mental discomfort; or
    2. Encourages an individual to engage in conduct of a sexual, or humiliating nature; or
    3. Destroys or removes public or private property;
    for the purpose of initiation, induction or admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any group, club, team, class, organization, or society that is associated with, established or recognized by, or otherwise connected to the University. Hazing includes, but is not limited to, physical punishments, creating excessive fatigue, work sessions, physical or emotional shock, wearing apparel which is conspicuous, public stunts, morally degrading or humiliating games or events, encouraging or requiring the illegal and/or abusive use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, or encouraging or requiring any act that would violate Illinois State law, including but not limited to theft of or vandalization of public or private property.
    Acts described as “hazing” in this definition are considered to be hazing whether or not the subject of such conduct willingly participates in such activities.
3. Prohibition on Hazing
  1. No student, prospective student, employee, potential employee, applicant, nor other individual shall be subject to hazing for the purpose of initiation, induction or admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership in any group, club, team, class, organization, or society that is associated with, established or recognized by, or otherwise connected to the University.
  2. It shall be a violation of this Policy for any member of the ��Ƶ Community:
    1. To engage in hazing;
    2. To permit or to fail to prevent and/or to discourage known acts of hazing when such activities are known to be taking place, or where it should reasonably be known that such activities are taking place; and
    3. To fail to report known acts of hazing when such activities are known to be taking place, or where it should reasonably be known that such activities are taking place.
4. Reporting Hazing
  1. Any member of the ��Ƶ Community who witnesses, is subjected to, or becomes aware of acts of possible hazing must immediately report the incident.
    1. Incidents of possible hazing and other violations of this Policy by students should be reported to the University Office of the Dean of Students:
      Office of the Dean of Students
      1 University Parkway
      University Park, IL 60484
      Phone: 708.235.7595
      Email: deanofstudents@govst.edu
      Campus Location: C1310
    2. Incidents of possible hazing and other violations of this Policy by employees should be reported to the Human Resources Department:
      Human Resources Department
      1 University Parkway
      University Park, IL 60484
      Phone: 708.534.4100
      Email: hr@govst.edu
      Campus Location:C1360
    3. Incidents of possible hazing and other violations of this Policy may also be reported to the University Ethics Officer:
      Kaitlyn Anne Wild
      Director of Compliance and Ethics Officer
      1 University Parkway
      University Park, IL 60484
      Phone: 708.534.4846
      Email: ethicsofficer@govst.edu
      Campus Location: G328
  2. In case of an emergency, including but not limited to risk of serious bodily harm or death, the situation must be reported to law enforcement immediately:
    University Department of Public Safety
    Emergency Number: 911 (if calling from campus phone)
    Phone: 708.534.4900 (if calling direct)
    Campus Location: C1375
    1 University Parkway
    University Park, IL 60484
    University Park Police Department
    698 Burnham Drive
    University Park, IL 60484
    Emergency Number: 911 (if calling from a non-campus phone)
    Phone: 708.534.0913 (if calling direct)
5. University's Response to Reports of Hazing
  The University takes all reports of possible hazing very seriously.
  Hazing and other violations of this Policy by students will be treated as “non academic misconduct” under the University’s Student Code of Conduct (Policy 4), and reports of possible hazing by a student will be investigated and resolved in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards program coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Students.
  Hazing and other violations of this Policy by employees will be investigated and resolved by the Human Resources Department.
  For more information about the University’s response to reports, see the University’s Internal Investigations Policy.
Hazing Prevention and Awareness Programs
The Dean of Students (or their delegee(s)) shall coordinate the University’s provision of prevention and awareness programming related to hazing that includes research informed campus-wide prevention programs designed to reach students and employees and primary prevention strategies intended to stop hazing before hazing occurs. Such programming may include, but would not necessarily be limited to, skill building for bystander intervention, information about ethical leadership, and promotion of strategies for building group cohesion without hazing.
Hazing Statistics and Reporting
1. Hazing Incident Statistics
  The University shall:
  1. Collect information with respect to hazing incidents at the University; and
  2. Publish statistics of hazing incidents reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies as part of its disclosure of campus crime statistics in its Annual Security Report under the Clery Act, as required by the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, Public Law 118 173, 138 Stat. 2597 (Dec. 23, 2024).
2. Campus Hazing Transparency Report
  The Office of the Dean of Students shall prepare and publish a “Campus Hazing Transparency Report” that summarizes findings of hazing violations as required in accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, including as follows:
  1. The Campus Transparency Report shall contain information about findings of hazing violations, including:
    1. The name of such student organization involved;
    2. A general description of the hazing violation, including whether the hazing violation involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs, the University’s findings, and any sanctions placed on the student organization (as applicable); and
    3. The dates on which:
      1. The hazing incident was alleged to have occurred;
      2. The investigation into the hazing incident was initiated;
      3. The investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred; and
      4. The University provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation; and
    4. Any additional information:
      1. Determined by the Office of the Dean of Students or other University department to be necessary; or
      2. Reported as required by State law.
  2. The Campus Hazing Transparency Report shall not include any personally identifiable information, including any information that would reveal personally identifiable information, about any individual student in accordance with FERPA.
  3. Not later than December 23, 2025, the Campus Hazing Transparency Report shall be made publicly available on the University’s public website, including:
    1. A statement notifying the public of the annual availability of statistics on hazing incidents as part of the Annual Security Report; and
    2. Information about the University’s policies relating to hazing (including this Policy) and applicable local and State laws on hazing.
  4. Not less frequently than 2 times each year thereafter, the Campus Hazing Transparency Report shall be updated to include the required information about hazing violations for the period beginning on the date on which the Report was last published and ending on the date on which such update is submitted.
  5. The information included in the Campus Hazing Transparency Report and each update thereto shall be maintained for a period of five (5) calendar years from the date of publication of the Report or update.
  6. The University is not required to: (i) develop and publish an initiation Campus Hazing Transparency Report until it has a finding of a hazing violation; or (ii) update the Campus Hazing Transparency Report if the University does not have a finding of a hazing violation for such period.
3. Definitions
  For purposes of this Section IV (and only this Section IV), the following definitions apply.
  1. Hazing means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that:
    1. Is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and
    2. Causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the University (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including:
      1. Whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body, or similar activity;
      2. Causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
      3. Causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances;
      4. Causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
      5. Any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
      6. Any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, or Federal law; and
      7. Any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, or Federal law.
  2. Hazing violation means a finding in accordance with this Policy that a student organization (except that this shall only apply to student organizations that are established or recognized by the University) is in violation of this Policy’s prohibition against hazing.
  3. Student organization means an organization at the University (such as a club, society, association, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band, or student government) in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at the institution of higher education, whether or not the organization is established or recognized by the University.
Acknowledgement
The University acknowledges and credits documents from the following universities in the development of this Policy: Illinois State and Eastern Illinois University

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President Joyce Ester

07/16/2025

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��Ƶ prohibits all forms of hazing and requires immediate reporting of incidents to protect the health and safety of our campus community.

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Illinois Criminal Code of 2012, 720 ILCS 5/12C-50 • Federal Stop Campus Hazing Act, Public Law 118-173, 138 Stat. 2597 (Dec. 23, 2024)

Responsible Officials: General Counsel; Director of Compliance; Chief of Police; Vice President for Human Resources; and Dean of Students

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Campus Facilities Access and Security

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:34:11 +0000

Campus Facilities Access and Security

The University maintains a strong commitment to campus safety and security. The following Campus Facilities Access & Security Policy and procedures allow for emergency notification and assistance if required.
Most campus buildings and public facilities are accessible to members of the campus community, guests, and visitors during normal hours of operation:
Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. to Midnight
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Official BGU Holidays: Closed
Exceptions to normal operating hours are scheduled classes and special events. Specific units may also have their own established normal hours of operation within the general university operating hours listed above. All exterior doors are secured and locked each day by officers by the end of normal operating hours.
Access to facilities while closed is available only to:
1. Authorized ��Ƶ staff members who enter through a special access entrance after checking and wearing their authorized ��Ƶ photo ID, or DPS issues a Staff Building Pass for the duration of their stay during any closed period. Such staff must also check out and leave through this same area when finished. Any staff already in campus buildings and staying after closed hours must report via telephone or in person to DPS and follow the identification and exit procedures previously listed.
2. Students who complete and file an After Hours Access Permit which must receive prior approval from their instructor and appropriate division chairperson. This permit is checked at the special access entrance and student access to a specific area is then available only after surrendering a valid student photo ID, which is held for the duration of their stay; they are then issued a Student Building Pass which must also be exhibited and worn. Students must sign out, retrieve their ID, and leave through this same area when finished. Students already in campus buildings and staying after closed hours must also have an After Hours Access Permit on file, report their presence via telephone or in person to DPS, and follow the identification and exit procedures previously listed.
3. Adjunct Faculty who also complete and file an After Hours Access Permit which must receive prior approval from their appropriate Division Chairperson, and follow the identification and exit procedures for-��Ƶ staff previously listed.
Special requests to DPS for access to any unoccupied or secured areas will not be allowed unless proper identification and authorization can be established. Persons in violation of this policy may be subject to Illinois Criminal Trespass sanctions.
All campus occupants can summon immediate help from the Department of Public Safety via any campus telephone at any time (Extension 4900). As an added precaution, all students and staff are advised to keep their respective areas closed and locked during closed periods.

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President Stuart Fagan

07/02/1993

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Demonstration and Public Protest Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:34:38 +0000

Demonstration and Public Protest Policy

Purpose
Consistent with principles of academic freedom and academic responsibility outlined in the ��Ƶ Board of Trustees Governing Policies, the purpose of this policy is to provide necessary resources to support the exercise of constitutional rights provided by the First Amendment. Additionally, this policy is intended to provide for the safety of all persons and property associated with the planned or spontaneous acts of demonstration or protest. Nothing in this policy shall prohibit the lawful demonstration of recognized collective bargaining units.
Definitions
1. Demonstrations and Public Protests: For the purpose of this policy, “demonstrations and public protests” shall refer to actions by groups of people that can include, but are not limited to, demonstrations, marches, spontaneous or planned protests, and vigils on the main campus of ��Ƶ. Demonstrations and public protests are considered “events,” whether spontaneous or planned, and are additionally guided by the facilities use procedures of ��Ƶ.
  The use of the indoor and outdoor areas of campus for normal academic activities, including lessons about public protests and demonstrations, shall not be considered demonstrations and public protests under this policy but shall be guided by the facilities use procedures and appropriate academic policies.
2. Registered Demonstrations: For the purpose of this policy, registered demonstrations shall refer to demonstrations and public protests, which have been registered in advance with the University Events Office.
3. Non-Registered or Spontaneous Demonstrations: for the purpose of this policy, Non Registered or Spontaneous Demonstrations shall refer to demonstrations and public protests, which have not been registered in advance with the University Events Office.
Registered Demonstrations
Organizers of demonstrations and public protests are encouraged to seek registration of their events at least two (2) business days in advance by notifying the University Events Office (universityevents@govst.edu) and following the office’s instructions. The University Events Office shall develop reasonable and appropriate procedures for the registration of such events, including required notification of other university offices as appropriate (including the Department of Public Safety, Facilities Office, Office of the Vice President for Students, and Office of the Provost), and shall develop standards for evaluating requests for waivers of the restrictions listed below. These procedures, along with any required forms, will be made available to individuals seeking registration. They will also be made available upon request to any member of the university community. Following successful completion of the procedures, the University Events Office will verify the registration status of the event and notify organizers and affected university offices.
The University Events Office shall assign space according to the following order of preference:
1. ��Ƶ Academic Classes
2. ��Ƶ Academic related activities
3. ��Ƶ group sponsored activities
4. Non-��Ƶ group activities that support the institution’s mission
5. Non-��Ƶ group activities
Non-Registered or Spontaneous Demonstrations
The University welcomes demonstrations and public protests without prior registration so long as all participants comply with all other terms of this policy. Organizers and participants at small spontaneous events are encouraged to select one of the following locations for the event, but spontaneous events which involve larger groups shall be limited to these locations. The Department of Public Safety will hold authority for determining the appropriate size of an event for specific campus locations.
1. The Columbus Carillon Area (Bell Tower), immediately south of the University’s Main Entrance (D Building) between parking lot East 1 and parking lot West 1.
2. ��Ƶ Main Entrance (D Building) sidewalk, at least 25 feet from the doorway, from the eastern limit of D Building to the eastern limit of C Building.
3. GMT Building, outside sidewalk between roadway/parking Lot West 2 and GMT main entrance
4. D-Building Atrium (between main entrance and the Hall of Governors entrance)
Restrictions
Unless a waiver is obtained at the time of registration, demonstrations and public protests may not:
1. Take place outside of the University’s hours of operation
2. Create a volume of noise that significantly disrupts normal academic activities
3. Significantly disrupt other scheduled campus events
4. Obstruct any entrances or exits
5. Obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic
6. Affix items to permanent structures
7. Include camping or the use of temporary shelters (e.g., tents)
8. Use open flame.
Demonstrations and public protests may not:
1. Use open flame in indoor locations
2. Destroy, damage, or deface University property
3. Represent a threat to public safety
Procedures for Handling Non-Compliant Demonstrations
The Chief of Police, in consultation with the Dean of Students and other appropriate university offices, will determine the point at which a demonstration is in violation of this policy. If the situation permits, an appropriate university official (including but not limited to the Dean of Students) will inform the participants that they must discontinue their disruptive activities, explaining which activities are in violation of this Policy, and will advise them to continue the event in a manner that complies with this policy. If the disruption continues, appropriate action will be taken, including police action. An immediate physical threat to persons and/or property may require immediate police action.
Members of the community who violate University policy may be subject to disciplinary and/or criminal sanction (more information for students can be found in the Student Code of Conduct.). Visitors who violate University policy, including this Policy or the law, may be subject to removal from University property and/or criminal sanction.
Acknowledgements:
The University acknowledges and credits documents from the following universities in the development of this document: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and University of Illinois at Chicago.

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President Elaine P. Maimon

08/09/2018

11/15/2018

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Motor Vehicle Parking and Ticketing Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:09:22 +0000

Motor Vehicle Parking and Ticketing Policy

Purpose
Due to limited campus parking and to ensure the maximum use of campus space, the University must regulate the parking of all faculty, staff, visitor, and student operated motor vehicles, including motorcycles.
Definitions
Parking and Traffic Committee: Comprised of three members selected by the Presidents of the Civil Service, Faculty and Student Senates, and led by the Director of Public Safety.

Policy

Regulations
1. Parking on University property is only permitted within areas/lots designated specifically for parking. Parking in University parking lots is governed by signs posted at the entrances. Motorcycles must be parked in areas/lots designated as “Motorcycle Parking.” Posted parking information has precedence over any conflicting parking map.
2. The University reserves the right to close any facility, including parking lots, at any time.
3. Responsibility for finding an authorized parking space rest upon the vehicle operator. Lack of space is not a valid reason for violating regulations. Vehicles must be parked entirely within the boundaries of a parking space.
4. The University is not liable for damage to or theft of the vehicle or its contents while parked on University property.
Parking Permits
Permits are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
1. Parking at Prairie Place is only permitted with a valid permit appropriately displayed.
2. Overnight parking in other areas/lots is prohibited, except as approved by DPS.
3. Handicapped parking in designated areas/lots requires a state issued placard/plate or a temporary handicap permit issued by DPS.
4. Those needing to park at the loading dock for events at the Center for Performing Arts can obtain temporary permits.

Penalities

Violations of the above regulations may subject the violator to citation(s), fines, towing and other possible penalties as noted on the citation.
Failure to satisfy the penalties assessed may result in billing and collection by the University, late fees, and/or a hold on a student's account. The due date for penalties will be one month from the date the citation is issued.
Other violations which may be subject the vehicle operator to penalties, including towing, include:
1. Performing major repairs or oil changes on campus
2. Unlawful parking in a handicapped zone
3. Blocking a fire lane
4. Unlawful parking in a restricted area
5. Operating a hazardous vehicle
6. Abandoning a vehicle
The registered vehicle owner will be considered the operator and is responsible for any violation and associated penalty(s), unless acceptable evidence to the contrary is provided.
A vehicle towed off campus is the responsibility of the vehicle operator. The University is not liable for damage or inconvenience caused by a vehicle being towed. When an operator seeks to recover a towed vehicle, towing companies will require proof of ownership, valid insurance, and a tow release report issued by DPS at a fee of $5.00 per report. Vehicle operators are also required to pay all applicable fees to the tow company.
University penalties for violations in U.S. dollars include:

Code	Citation	Fine	Late Fee
01	No Parking Anytime	$30	$10
02	No Parking - Loading Zone	$20	$7
03	No Parking - Service Drive	$20	$7
04	Occupying Two Spaces	$20	$7
05	No Parking - Handicapped Space	$250	$25
06	No Parking - GSU Service Vehicle Only	$20	$7
07	Expired State Registration	$20	$7
08	No Overnight Parking	$20	$7
09	No Parking - Yellow Zone	$30	$10
10	Handicap Placard not displayed properly	$20	$7
11	Improper Display of Parking Permit	$20	$7
12	Bicycle Blocking Sidewalk	$10	$5
13	Permit Parking Only	$20	$10
14	Unauthorized Parking in a Restricted Zone	$20	$7

Appeals
1. Individuals disagreeing with citations can appeal them in writing to the University's Parking and Traffic Committee by submitting a Parking Ticket Appeal Form obtained from DPS within tend day of the violation. The decision of the Parking and Traffic Committee is final and not subject to further appeal. No charges will be incurred until after an appeal is denied.
2. Appeals may be granted for reasons including but not limited to:
  1. Ticket issued incorrectly because vehicle was parked in accordance with the regulations.
  2. Vehicle was exempt from regulation because the signage or regulation was unclear.
  3. The person receiving the citation was not the owner of the vehicle.

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President Elaine P. Maimon

04/12/2018

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