Policies for OCSH have been developed in an attempt to establish an environment in which a large number of residents may live together with maximum freedom, while recognizing the rights of other residents. All residents should accept the responsibility involved in living in a community environment and make every effort to be aware of how their actions affect their neighbors and roommates. When a resident violates this basic standard of community living by endangering the safety or comfort of other 14 residents through violating any of the policies outlined by the college or this guide, this behavior must be confronted. These policies are made available to all residents in this Community Living Guide and in the Weatherford College Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. General procedure is for the student to meet with the Housing Manager about their first violation of policy and how to avoid further violations, depending on the level or severity of the violation.
Usually, further measures are taken only after students have demonstrated a lack of responsibility and willful misconduct through repeated policy violations, lack of cooperation, or involvement in situations that constitute a threat to the safety or security of other residents. The next step in the disciplinary process is for the resident to meet with the Dean of Student Life and Development. Disciplinary sanctions issued may include a change of room assignment or expulsion from OCSH, along with possible further sanctions imposed by the Dean of Student Life & Development or Housing Manager. Serious violations, such as drugs, alcohol, violence, etc., will result in much more serious and immediate sanctions. For the complete list of possible sanctions, please refer to the Weatherford College Student Handbook.