2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 43 B.39 Solicitation Solicitation is defined as any approach of one person by another person for the purpose of buying, exchanging, or selling goods or services, or distributing literature to cause a person to buy, exchange, or sell goods or services, or for the purpose of requesting funds, time membership, goods, services and/or equipment or materials to benefit either the university, its employees, outside organizations, or student organizations. Personal solicitation, accosting individuals, hawking, or shouting is strictly prohibited. All student on-campus sales and solicitations must be operated or sponsored by a university-recognized student organization and must receive the proper authorization from the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement . The Office of Residential Life and Housing must approve sales and solicitations in the residence halls. B.40 Stalking Stalking is prohibited and is defined as: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others, and/or to suffer substantial emotional distress. For the purpose of this definition: • Course of conduct means two or more acts, including but not limited to, acts in which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method, device, or means follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about, a person, or interferes with a person’s property. • Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may, but does not necessarily, require medical or other professional treatment or counseling. • Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim. B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual /Policies Nova Southeastern University students affiliated with Greek Letter organizations are required to abide by the policies outlined by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual . Chapters or individuals can be held responsible for violations of the published policies. B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession Students involved in the taking, sale, or possession of property without the consent of its owner or without proper remuneration may be subject to university disciplinary action and a fine, as well as arrest and prosecution by legal authorities. B.43 Unauthorized Entry Entering, attempts to enter, or remaining in any room, building, motor vehicle, trailer, or machinery, or other university property without proper authorization is prohibited. This includes attempting to stay past operating hours in any university facility.