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I. Statement of Policy and Purpose
It is the policy of Western Carolina University that all Fans at athletic sporting events must maintain the highest degree of credibility and decorum possible. All fans must make every attempt to conduct themselves in a manner as not to embarrass the institutions by their actions. Behavior by fans that does not meet this standard and which has the potential of harming the reputation of the institution or any of its units is prohibited.
Good sportsmanship must be an integral part of every sport sponsored by Western Carolina University. The ethical environment of the university must assert and reflect primacy of human dignity, must encourage growth and achievement, and must insist on respect in all interpersonal relations.
Western Carolina University students and fans must be held accountable for their use of profane and vulgar language, banners, posters, signs, flags, treatment of opponents, and treatment of officials. In respect to NCAA policies, Western Carolina University is held accountable for the actions of their fans.
II. Disciplinary Action
Each action of inappropriate and unethical behavior will be addressed by the appropriate game management staff on site. Based on the severity of the incident, the following system of progressive discipline will be utilized to deal with the situation:
1. Oral Warning. The Director of Athletics or his designee in consultation with the appropriate officials shall review the incident and counsel the individual concerning his or her actions and future behavior. A private oral reprimand will be issued.
2. Written Warning. Recurrence of behavior previously identified or in situations where conduct is of a highly offensive nature, the individual will, after investigation, be reprimanded. Appropriate written documentation will be maintained. Other disciplinary action may be taken as deemed fit and proper by the Director of Athletics.
3. Ejection from Events / Revocation of Ticket Privileges. In cases where conduct is of an inflammatory or violent nature or in cases of conduct previously documented and for which the individual has been warned or counseled, the individual will be subject to ejecting from events and possibly suspension or termination of ticket purchasing privileges.
4. Western Carolina University Students. Depending on the action of misconduct, Western Carolina University may have their student ID confiscated. Their misconduct will be filed with the Student Development Office for further review and discipline.
5. All action taken by the game management staff will be reviewed by the Director of Athletics. Disciplinary action may be reduced if increased at the sole discretion of the Director of Athletics and depending upon the severity of infraction.
III. Distribution of Information
This information will be distributed in a variety of ways:
