Students enrolling in Cottey College assume an obligation and expectation by the College to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the functions and missions of an educational institution. The behavior of a student should reflect the seriousness of purpose, propriety of action, responsible behavior in all social settings, and an awareness of the obligation as a student in the College and a citizen of the community. Students may not engage in disruptive or disorderly conduct nor lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or dress on campus property.
No duck mascot-related activities, including the wearing of “DJs,” are to be held in the Rubie Burton Academic Center, Main Hall, Hinkhouse Center, Rogers Fine Arts Building, the Library, the main level of the Chapel, and Raney Dining Room. Any students wearing or possessing any attire related to any groups or traditions that are now prohibited may be subject to disciplinary action. Students may also not harass or require other students to wear or refrain from wearing certain colors, symbols, or distinctive garments on specific days of the week or require restrictions in speech or behavior as a part of any student tradition. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
All persons are required to wear shoes with soles (shoes, flip-flops, or sandals) in all buildings. The exceptions to this policy include residence halls and any instructional space where being barefoot is a usual and customary part of the activity therein, such as within dance studios. Any other exceptions related to co-curricular activities, such as an observance of One Day Without Shoes or other awareness activities, must be granted in advance by the vice president for student life and enrollment.
Supervisors and instructors may require higher standards, such as close-toed shoes for safety reasons in specified areas.