Larry, you bring forward a very interesting topic. My first suggestion is to always check with your direct supervisor and/or your human resources specialist as they will know best how to handle any of the suggestions I provide here. My suggestions are my personal opinions and should be be viewed as official policies or guidelines within Higher Education. I have had to handle similar situations and in my experience I have just shared with my students my opinions. The school may allow something but if you want to get a job within a specific industry, take a look around and see how many are following your lead. In the culinary industry, personal hygiene and appearance is a key factor in getting hired. Even though an employer cannot discriminate directly against studs or other body expressions such as tattoos or other outstanding cosmetic statements, they can simply select another candidate and show they were more qualified. It is a very OBJECTIVE world and perception is reality. I have challenged my students by asking them to take on a 30 day project. As they conduct the regular part of their lives, try to visit places similar to those locations they could see being employed someday. What is the dress code of those already working the same types of jobs the student wants to work? How many have outstanding cosmetic statements that are visible to the public eye? You can even bring in guest speakers that are potential employers of your students and have them comment on the general trends of such situations. I hope this provides you with some ideas of your own. Happy to discuss this further if you are interested. Regards, James Jackson