University Policies

University Policies The University has outlined clear policies in the Student Code of Conduct that define and prohibit sexual misconduct and alcohol and drug abuse. These policies are found in the Tiger Lore Student Handbook presented annually to Pacific students. During the spring semester of 2009 a workgroup was convened to review and update policies related to sexual misconduct. This group included representation from Public Safety, Counseling Services, Athletics, Judicial Affairs and both graduate and undergraduate students. As a result of their work, the sexual misconduct policy has been rewritten to provide students with clear definitions of prohibited behaviors, available resources and procedures for adjudication. Sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, is expressly prohibited on campus and in the University community. The <a href="/About-Pacific/Media-Galleries-and-Virtual-Tour/University-Media-Gallery/Public-Safety-Introductory-Video.html" target="_blank">University Department of Public Safety's website</a> also provides detailed information for students that believe they, or someone they know, has been a victim of sexual misconduct including crime definitions and a number of resources available both on and off campus. Acquaintance rape accounts for the majority of rapes committed and includes situations in which a victim is physically or mentally unable to consent (often the result of alcohol or drug intoxication). Violators can be arrested, charged with a felony crime, and may face University discipline.