2007 - 2008 Student Handbook

SEARCH POLICY

Lycoming College respects the privacy of members of the college community.  However, the College reserves the right to conduct searches if reasonable cause exits to believe that (1) activity is taking place in a student's room or on College premises which is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of individuals; or (2) substances are contained in the room or on the property of the College or on a person which would constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct.  A search involves the close physical examination of all areas identified by the Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Residential Life, or Director of Safety and Security, and may involve going through an individual's personal  belongings  (i.e.  suitcases, boxes, locker,  car,  contents  of  dressers  and desks, pockets of clothing, closets, etc.).  Determination of what constitutes "a reasonable cause to believe" that a search is necessary will be made by the Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Residential Life, or Director of Safety and Security.  Reasonable effort will be made to ensure that the student whose room or property is being searched is present.  If not present, the student will be notified in writing of the search and its outcome.