Failure to adhere to the Digital Media Center Agreement may result in suspension of access to the field equipment and facility use, and extreme cases can result in other disciplinary actions available to the college.


To facilitate a direct method of tracking infractions, a 3-Strike Policy has been established. Some infractions can result in a single strike, some can result in 2 strikes, while others can result in an immediate suspension of access to the Digital Media Center equipment and spaces.


Strike 1

After 1st violation:

  • Receive verbal warning of the unprofessional practice
  • Your name will be recorded on a list


Violations that can result in a 1st strike:

  • Food/drinks in the TV Studio, TV Control Room, or Post-Production Rooms
  • Being late/not showing up to check-out or return loaned equipment without notice
  • Damaging the DMC equipment/facilities by negligence and failure to report said damage
  • Non adherence to guidelines laid out by the FCC and the Endicott College Student Handbook


Strike 2

After 2nd violation:

  • Access to DMC equipment will be limited, and can result in having discussions with the student's professor/other parties as deemed necessary
  • The DMC adheres to the Endicott College FERPA policies when it comes to notifying parents/guardians about access to the DMC equipment and spaces being limited or revoked
  • A second strike will be recorded on a list with your name


Violations that can result in a 2nd strike:

  • Repeatedly having food/drinks in the TV Studio, TV Control Room, or Post-Production Rooms
  • Repeatedly being late/not showing up to check-out or return loaned equipment without notice
  • Repeatedly damaging the DMC equipment/facilities by negligence and failure to report said damage
  • Continued non adherence to guidelines laid out by the FCC and the Endicott College Student Handbook


Strike 3

After 3rd violation:

  • Access to DMC equipment will be permanently revoked for the remainder of the semester
  • Any student who has had their access to equipment revoked will need to rely on another student from their class to check-out gear to be used for completion of projects/assignments
  • Depending on the severity of the violation, other disciplinary actions available to the college may be taken


Violations that can result in a 3rd strike:

  • Consistently being late/never showing up to check-out or return loaned equipment without notice
  • Blatantly damaging the DMC equipment/facilities (clearly not accidental)
  • Blatant non adherence to guidelines laid out by the FCC and the Endicott College Student Handbook