Code of Conduct for Visitors, Guests, and Volunteers

Approval Date: August 12, 2026

Last Revision Date: August 12, 2026

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EL-9 Asset Protection

Responsible Official: CFO and Vice President or Student Experience

Purpose

The Code of Conduct for Visitors, Guests, and Volunteers at Frederick Community College (“FCC” or the “College”) is designed to promote and preserve a safe environment for all who attend and participate in College-sponsored virtual and in-person events or use College services. Visitors, guests, and volunteers are subject to federal and state laws, county and municipal ordinances, and applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the College. The purpose of this policy is to define unacceptable conduct from visitors, guests, and volunteers.

Scope

This Policy extends to all individuals who do not meet the definition of a member of the College community. This would include visitors to the College, prospective students, approved volunteers, and former students who are not currently registered or those who have registered for a subsequent term but have not yet paid or made arrangement to pay tuition and/or fees.

Definitions

See the Policy Glossary for definitions of hyperlinked terms in this policy.

Policy

Visitors, guests, and volunteers are expected to act responsibly and respect the rights of the College community regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

The College adheres to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) guidelines related to the behavior of visitors, guests, and volunteers at athletic events.

Certain criminal, civil offenses, or other behavior may by their very nature pose a serious and substantial danger to the College community. Violations of laws, ordinances, policies, rules, procedures, and regulations will subject the violator to appropriate criminal, civil action, or restrictions.

College jurisdiction regarding discipline under this Policy extends to conduct that occurs on College premises or at off-campus College-sponsored activities.

The President authorizes Campus Police and Safety to take the appropriate action with visitors, guests, and volunteers.

Persons who, by their actions on College premises, violate their status as invited visitors, guests, or volunteers are subject to disciplinary action by the College and/or law enforcement.

Requests for a registered sex offender to access College property must be submitted in advance and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval authority rests with Campus Police and Campus Police and Public Safety, in consultation with the Office of the Vice President for Student Experience, Legal Affairs/Risk Management, and other offices as appropriate. In evaluating requests, the College will consider the purpose of the visit, scope and duration of access, applicable legal requirements, conditions of registration or supervision, and potential impact on campus safety. Approved access may be subject to conditions or restrictions, including but not limited to limitations on time, location, escort requirements, or advanced notification. The College reserves the right to deny or revoke access at any time if safety concerns arise or conditions are violated.

Visitors, guests, and volunteers to the College have certain rights and also bear certain responsibilities.

  1. Visitors, guests, and volunteers have the right to freedom of speech, assembly, advocacy, and inquiry. They are responsible for complying with applicable College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  2. Visitors, guests, and volunteers are responsible for exercising their right of personal expression in a manner that is not disruptive or defamatory.
  3. Visitors, guests, and volunteers are responsible for respecting the rights of others.
  4. Frederick Community College is a family-friendly institution that welcomes children to participate in a number of programs and activities. The College recognizes that visitors and guests often need to bring children (defined as persons under the age of 16 who are not students at the College) to the College. Children must at all times be under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or an adult. Children must observe the Code of Conduct for Visitors, Guests, and Volunteers. Volunteers should not bring their children to the College when serving in that role.

Visitors, guests, or volunteers whose behavior leads to subsequent action by Campus Police and Public Safety including those who are issued a Letter of No Trespass or are escorted from College premises, must meet certain requirements before regaining access to College-sponsored events or other College activities. See Procedures related to this policy for additional information.

The College reserves the right to take criminal and civil action against visitors, guests, and volunteers for misconduct not specifically identified in this Code.