Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2015 14:04:35 GMT
Topic: Student Conduct
If you obey the general laws of common sense and basic humanity and the laws of the country (and state) you live in, you already behave within accepted standards and have no need to worry.
And yes, each teacher has the authority to fail the entire class if students do not use peer pressure to demand professional behavior from all students in the class. The purpose of all these exercises is creating reliable teams by interaction, and that means keeping each other stable and inline with regulations. If you can't keep each other regulated you won't be effective in a work environment. The flip side is chaos. Expelling one or two students has in the past created (a) terrorists, and (b) made the other students targets by the disgruntled few. If you have any other suggestions, please voice them now, all ideas are appreciated.
Swearing needs to be used sparingly if you want the intended effect. If you swear all the time, not only will people think you are infantile, they will stop listening to you and you will write your own destiny: fail. It is your choice. Everything here follows the laws of natural selection.
It is difficult for you all to follow me, as I teach but I also deal with world conflict. If you try to help or engage in that, not only will everything become more confusing but the world will be completely thrown out of balance. None of us needs that to happen worse than it has. As you see, it is also my job to interact with people you should never be dealing with as a student. Life is complicated, but I'm certain you all can learn quickly when it is time for you to take action and learn on the job, and when it is time for you to sit back and watch others do theirs.
However, so the teachers have standards to hold all students to equally, we will go with Purdue University's Code of Honor and Student Conduct expectations as our format to follow for rules & regulations.
Part 1: Student Bill of Rights:
Preamble:
At an institution of higher learning, the pursuit of knowledge and the attainment of mature attitudes will be greatly facilitated by freedom of expression and decision making as enumerated in the following Bill of Rights. In exercising these rights, however, students must bear the responsibility to act in accordance with local, state, and national laws, and University rules. No right specified by this bill is meant to be construed as enabling students to infringe upon the individual rights of another member of the academic community. We, the students, thereby endorse the Purdue Honor Code and the following Bill of Rights, expecting in all instances to accept these documents with maturity and a level of responsibility that enables the University to retain its academic excellence and to foster an atmosphere conducive to thoughtful and productive individual and collaborative inquiry.
Pt.1 Article 1:
The student shall be free to discuss and express any view relevant to subject matter presented by the instructor or other class members. However, in exercising this freedom, the student shall not interfere with the academic process of the class by speaking to or behaving towards others in a hostile, demeaning, or intimidating manner.
Pt.1 Article 2:
The student has the right to freedom from unlawful discrimination.
Pt.1 Article 3:
Within the limitations generally accepted for proprietary and collaborative work, and those imposed by the relevant standards of academic honesty, the student has the right to freedom of inquiry, to exchange findings and recommendations, and consistent with applicable University regulations, to publish (written word). No publication by a student shall imply University endorsement.
Pt.1 Article 4:
Students should have clearly defined means to participate in the formation of University policy affecting academic and student affairs. Student representation on University committees shall be provided wherever appropriate as a mode of student participation. In any case, University committees, when appropriate, should schedule and announce hearings at which representatives of the Student Government, Graduate Student Government, student organizations, and individual students as well, can present oral or written statements as effective to the committee deliberations.
Pt.1 Article 5:
Any student group recognized as a University student organization shall be entitled to the use of available University facilities in conformity with regulations. Recognition shall not imply University endorsement of group goals and activities.
Pt.1 Article 6:
The purpose of the University academic community is to discover and disseminate truth. In order to achieve these goals, the university commits itself towards maintaining a culture of academic integrity and honesty. For this to be possible, self-discipline and a strong desire to benefit others must be present within each individual. Therefore, we students must follow the Regulations Governing Student Conduct of Purdue University out of a sense of mutual respect, rather than out of fear of the consequences of their violation.
Pt.1 Article 7:
These regulations, as from time to time amended, shall apply to all undergraduate and graduate students at all regional campuses and shall be deemed a part of the terms and conditions of the admission and enrollment of all students. In case of any conflict or inconsistencies with any other rules, regulations, directives, or policies now existing, these regulations shall govern. They shall be enforced by the president teacher.
Pt.1 Article 8:
Teachers are responsible for promoting student responsibility and encouraging honesty, integrity, and respect among University students through education, compliance with behavioral standards, and support of individual rights.
Pt.1 Article 9:
Student Conduct:
Students are expected and required to abide by the accepted laws of the country they are in and of the United States, to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and to refrain from any conduct that tends to obstruct the work of the teacher or other students or to be injurious to the welfare of others. A student who violates these general standards of conduct may be subject to "informal actions". If the violation is more severe, the student may also be subject to disciplinary sanctions. No disciplinary sanction/decision may be imposed without explanation.
Pt.1 Article 10:
Every student and recognized student organization has the right to substantive and procedural fair play in the administration of discipline and the imposition of academic sanctions. This requires that in all situations the student be informed of the nature of the charges, that the student be given an opportunity to refute them, and that the institution not be arbitrary in its actions.
Pt.1 Article 11:
The student who violates civil law may incur penalties prescribed by civil authorities in addition to University actions. Only where the University's interests as an academic community are distinct from those of the general community should the special authority of the University be asserted.
Pt.1 Article 12:
It is the right of every student to exercise freely full rights as a citizen. Any student may participate in off-campus activities singly or with any group provided that no claim is made that the student represents the University.
Pt.1 Article 13:
This Bill of Student Rights is a reaffirmation by the entire University community that the constitutional guarantees and the basic principles of fair treatment and respect for the integrity, judgment, and contribution of the individual student, coinciding with each student's freedom to learn set forth in the foregoing articles, are essential to the proper operation of an institution of higher learning. Accordingly, in the interpretation and enforcement of the policies, rules, and regulations of the University, these student rights shall be preserved and given effect, but they shall not be construed or applied so as to limit the rights guaranteed students under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the state of residence.
Pt.1 Article 14:
The enumeration of this bill of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the student. Nothing contained in this bill shall be construed as any denial or limitation upon the legal authority or responsibility of the teacher to establish policies and to make rules and regulations governing the operation of the University.
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Part 2: Disciplinary Actions:
Conduct Subject to Disciplinary Sanctions. The following actions constitute conduct for which students may be subject to informal action or disciplinary sanctions:
Pt.2 Article 1:
Dishonesty in connection with any University activity. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University or teacher are examples of dishonesty. The commitment of the acts of cheating, lying, stealing, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of ghost-written papers, the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest.
Pt.2 Article 2:
Forgery, alteration, or the unauthorized use of University documents, records, or identification.
Pt.2 Article 3:
Obstruction or disruption of any University activity or inciting, aiding, or encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. If substantial obstruction or disruption is threatened or occurs, the teacher, or his/her designee, may issue a disciplinary suspension warning. The minimum disciplinary sanction for violation of this subsection during the period of such warning shall be suspension for the remainder of the semester (or summer session) during which the offense occurred and for the next full academic semester and any intervening summer session thereafter. However, a more severe disciplinary sanction may be imposed.
Pt.2 Article 4:
Physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any other person, whether or not such conduct occurs on University property.
Pt.2 Article 5:
University property means property owned, controlled, used, or occupied by the University.
Pt.2 Article 6:
Theft or attempted theft of, or the unauthorized use or possession of, or the unauthorized exertion of control over, or causing damage to property of any kind belonging to the University, a member of the University community, a campus visitor, or a person or agency participating in a University activity.
Unauthorized entry or access to, or unauthorized use or occupancy of, any University property including without limitation lands, buildings, structures, telecommunications, computer or data processing equipment, programs, systems, or software, or other facilities or services connected with a University activity.
Pt.2 Article 7:
Violation of any University rule governing student organizations, or the use of University property (including the time, place, and manner of meetings or demonstrations on University property), or of any other University rule that is reasonably related to the orderly operation of the University; provided, however, that no disciplinary sanction shall be imposed in any such case unless it is shown that the accused student knew, or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have known, of the rule in question.
Pt.2 Article 8:
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or dangerous drugs, except as expressly permitted by law.
Pt.2 Article 9:
Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on University property or in connection with a University activity.
Pt.2 Article 10:
Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting in the performance of their duties.
Pt.2 Article 11:
Any conduct that substantially threatens or interferes with the maintenance of appropriate order and discipline in the operation of the University, or any conduct on University property or in connection with a University activity that invades the rights of others.
Pt.2 Article 12:
Violation of the University or legal laws of Antiharassment Policy.
(A)::::::Harassment Defined:
Conduct towards another person or identifiable group of persons that has the purpose or effect of:
Creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment, work environment or environment for participation in a University activity;
Unreasonably interfering with a person's educational environment, work environment or environment for participation in a University activity; or
Unreasonably affecting a person's educational or work opportunities or participation in a University activity.
Use of the term Harassment includes all forms of harassment, including Stalking, Racial Harassment and Sexual Harassment.
(B):::::::Sexual Exploitation is harassment; explicitly defined it is an act that exploits someone sexually. Examples of Sexual Exploitation include, but are not limited to:
Exposing one’s own or another person’s intimate parts without Consent.
Recording video or audio, photographing, or transmitting intimate or sexual utterances, sounds or images without Consent of all parties involved.
Allowing others to view sexual acts (whether in person or via a video camera or other recording device) without the Consent of all parties involved.
Engaging in any form of voyeurism.
Compelling a person to touch his or her own or another person’s intimate parts without Consent.
(C):::::::::Sexual Harassment:
Any act of Sexual Violence.
Any act of Sexual Exploitation.
Any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors or other written, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity;
Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for, or a factor in, decisions affecting that individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity; or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's employment or academic performance or creating an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment for that individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity.
(D)::::::::Stalking:
Any knowing or intentional course of conduct involving repeated or continued following, threatening or intimidating another by telephone, mail, electronic communication, social media, in person or any other action, device or method that 1) would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress or fear of bodily injury or death and 2) actually causes such person substantial emotional distress or fear of bodily injury or death.
Violations of any of the above will not be tolerated for any reason, and will result in legal action and prosecuted by legal authorities without exception.
Pt.2 Article 13:
The possession or use of alcoholic beverages in or on any University property, unless expressly permitted by University regulations.
Pt.2 Article 14:
The possession, use, or distribution of any explosives, guns, or other deadly or dangerous weapons reasonably calculated to cause bodily injury on University property or in connection with a University activity unless specifically authorized by the University (terrorism will never be authorized).
Pt.2 Article 15:
Demonstrations. Any individual or group activity or conduct, apparently intended to call attention to the participants' point of view on some issues, is not of itself misconduct. Demonstrations that do not involve conduct beyond the scope of constitutionally protected rights of free speech and assembly are, of course, permissible. However, conduct that is otherwise improper cannot be justified merely because it occurs in the context of a demonstration. Demonstrations that involve violations of any governing laws will not be permitted. A student will be charged with misconduct for any individual misconduct committed by the student in the course of a demonstration.
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Part 3: Procedures:
Pt.3 Article 1:
Status During Suspension or Expulsion:
No diploma shall be given and no grades other than directed grades, academic credit, or degree shall be awarded any student who has been expelled or suspended from the University so long as the expulsion or suspension is in effect.
Pt.3 Article 2:
Status During Disciplinary Proceedings:
Except where summary action is taken as provided in local laws and regulations, the status of a student charged with misconduct shall not be affected pending the final disposition of charges, provided, however, that no diploma shall be given and no grades, academic credit, or degree shall be awarded to a student against whom charges are pending for which a disciplinary sanction may be imposed. The effective date of any disciplinary sanction shall be a date established by the final adjudicating authority.
Pt.3 Article 3:
Conduct Subject to Other Penalties:
As provided by Iaw, conduct that constitutes a violation of these rules and regulations may be sanctioned after determination of responsibility by the procedures herein provided without regard to whether such conduct also constitutes an offense under the criminal laws of any state or of the United States or whether such conduct might result in civil liability of the violator to other persons.
Pt.3 Article 4:
Procedures in Student Conduct Cases:
Any individual from inside or outside the University community may file a complaint against a student suspected of violating University Regulations. The complaint shall be in writing, dated and signed by the complainant and directed to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably no later than during the semester in which the event happened. Upon receipt of an alleged violation the student conduct officer will review the evidence to determine if charges are warranted and whether the allegations contained in the report if substantiated would constitute a violation of University Regulations.
Pt.3 Article 5:
No Violation of University Regulations:
Upon reviewing a complaint of suspected misconduct, the student conduct officer may determine there has been no violation of University Regulations, and no further action will be taken on the report.
Pt.3 Article 6:
Possible Violation of University Regulations:
If the student conduct officer determines that the complaint of suspected misconduct if substantiated would constitute a violation of University Regulations, he/she may initiate Informal Action or Disciplinary Action Proceedings.
Pt.3 Article 7:
Disciplinary and Informal Action Proceedings:
The procedures hereby established shall be followed in all cases in which the University institutes disciplinary or informal action proceedings against students for violations of the rules of student conduct set forth. These procedures shall not affect additional jurisdiction or procedures established by recognized student organizations or agencies/offices authorized to act on behalf of the University (e.g., University Residences, Recreational Sports, Student Activities and Organizations, Intercollegiate Athletics, etc).
Pt.3 Article 8:
Pre-Hearing Interview:
Students have the option of scheduling a pre-hearing interview with another representative either before or after they receive a notice of charges. In a pre-hearing interview a representative will meet with the student informally to explain the discipline process and answer questions about the procedures and possible consequences.
Pt.3 Article 9:
Disciplinary Proceedings:
Disciplinary proceedings are those proceedings initiated by the issuance of a written notice of charges and are governed by the provisions of the law. The term disciplinary proceedings does not include informal action proceedings.
Pt.3 Article 10:
Informal Action Proceedings:
Investigated by the dean's office with a view to possible informal action. Informal action proceedings are informal investigations conducted and documented by the teacher. Informal action may be taken by the teacher without instituting disciplinary proceedings and such action shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appeal. A disciplinary sanction/decision may not be imposed under informal action proceedings.
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Part 4: Institution of Disciplinary Proceedings:
Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted by the teacher by the issuance of a written notice of charges.
Pt.4 Article 1:
Written Notice of Charges:
The notice of charges (and all other written notices given to students against whom disciplinary proceedings are initiated) shall be delivered by the most effective method (including electronic means) to the student's address as it then appears on the official records of the University. The notice shall inform the student of the rule or regulation allegedly violated, fairly inform the student of the reported circumstances of the alleged violation, and request the student to appear before the teacher for a hearing on the incident. A reference to these regulations shall accompany each notice of charges. A copy of the notice of charges may be sent to the parent or guardian of the student if the student is a dependent.
Pt.4 Article 2:
Failure to respond to charges:
If the notice of charges requests the student to appear before the teacher and the student fails or refuses to appear, the hearing officer may, after such investigation as he/she may deem necessary, take informal action, or impose a disciplinary sanction/decision that may include educational sanctions or removal from the group, charges dropped, and installed under different tuition as thought necessary and prudent.
Pt.4 Article 3:
Informal action:
If the hearing officer takes informal action, he/she shall notify the student in writing of such action, and that action shall not be subject to further hearing or appeal. If the hearing officer imposes a disciplinary sanction as defined in these regulations, he/she shall notify the student in writing of such action and the student may appeal this action.
Pt.4 Article 4:
Undue hardship:
When it appears necessary to avoid undue hardship or to avoid injustice, the hearing officer may extend the time to enable a student to respond to the charges.
Pt.4 Article 5:
Response to Charges:
If the student appears in response to the notice of charges for the purpose of a conference regarding the alleged violation as provided, the teacher shall advise the student as fully as possible of the facts concerning the charges and the names of witnesses then known to the teacher about the incident. The hearing officer and the student will make a determination as to whether an individual hearing or a hearing before the University Community Standards Board should occur. However, the final determination shall be made by the teacher.
Pt.4 Article 6:
An incident involving law enforcement:
The student shall also be advised that no response is required; that any statement made by the student may be used against the student; that if the student remains silent, that silence will not be taken as an admission against the student; and that the student may advise the teacher of any witnesses or information/facts supporting the student's position. The teacher shall advise the student that if any new information is discovered during an investigation subsequent to the conference or administrative hearing, the student will have an opportunity to respond to such information.
Pt.4 Article 7:
Procedures for Conducting Hearings:
Each hearing shall be conducted before one or more members of the teaching faculty, one of whom will serve as the hearing officer, and although the hearing is informal in nature, it shall provide the student certain procedural safeguards.
Pt.4 Article 8:
The student shall be given the opportunity to hear information regarding the alleged violation; rebut statements made by witnesses; and present witnesses, or any relevant information in the student's own behalf. The student also shall be given the opportunity to respond to any new information gathered during an investigation subsequent to the hearing. After hearing all relevant information, the hearing officer has the responsibility to determine if substantial information demonstrates that it is more likely than not that the student is responsible for the alleged violations. The decision of the hearing officer shall be based solely on information introduced at the hearing and obtained during subsequent investigations. The finding shall be rendered by the original teacher, who shall be present for all testimony and investigations by the office.
Pt.4 Article 9:
No person other than the student, his/her advisor as defined above and staff members of the hearing committee shall be present during the discussion between the hearing officer and the student except by mutual agreement of both parties. In cases of alleged sexual assault, the student's accuser may have an advisor present during the hearing.
Pt.4 Article 10:
Within five University business days following the conclusion of the hearing and subsequent investigation, the hearing officer (or teacher) shall notify the student in writing of what action it will take. The decision letter shall contain a finding as to the responsibility of the accused student and a brief statement of the reasons for the sanction/decision. Any disciplinary sanction imposed or informal action taken is subject to the provisions of law and any other University rule, regulation, or directive then existing. Both the student and the student's accuser shall be informed of the outcome of any hearing brought alleging a sexual assault.
Pt.4 Article 11:
After the disciplinary hearing with the student and any further investigation the hearing officer deems necessary, the teacher shall proceed as follows:
If the hearing officer determines that the violation alleged is not supported by the information/facts, the charges shall be dismissed and the student notified in writing.
Pt.4 Article 12:
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged, but that no disciplinary sanction shall be imposed, the teacher may take informal action and notify the student. Such action by the teacher shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appeal.
Pt.4 Article 13:
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged and that a disciplinary sanction/decision is imposed, the teacher shall notify the student in writing. A student may appeal a disciplinary sanction only one time.
Pt.4 Article 2:
Procedures of a University Community Standards Board Hearing:
Members of the Community Standards Board (CSB) hear the most serious conduct cases that may result in suspension, expulsion or degree revocation. Cases may also be heard if a student disputes the complaints or a conduct officer wants the CSB to hear the case. The Board is composed of five members chosen from a pool of applicants representing graduate students, staff and faculty. Board members are trained to function as a team, are taught to ask clear, sensitive and relevant questions to determine the facts of the case, consider the facts carefully and make recommendations for fair sanctions.
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Defined terms:
University activity:
is any teaching, research, service, administrative, or other function, proceeding, ceremony, program, or activity conducted by or under the authority of the University, or with which the University has any official connection, whether taking place on or off campus, including without limitation University cooperative education programs, internships, practicum, field experiences, and athletic or other intercollegiate activities.
University business day:
means a day when the University is open for normal business, regardless of whether classes are in session (e.g., the day preceding Thanksgiving).
University property:
means property owned, controlled, used, or occupied by the University.
Disciplinary probation:
means a probationary student status imposed for a limited time as a result of an official determination of conduct. In the event the student is found in violation (under the procedures set forth in these regulations) of subsequent charges of conduct, records of such disciplinary probations shall be taken into consideration in determining the disciplinary sanction, if any, to be imposed or the informal action, if any, to be taken because of such subsequent conduct.
Disciplinary sanction/decision:
means expulsion, suspension, probated suspension, disciplinary probation, and/or educational sanctions.
Educational sanctions:
means providing learning opportunities for students who violate the University's regulations and require them to participate in reasonable and relevant educational activities that foster their personal, ethical and social development. Educational sanctions may be proposed in combination with other disciplinary actions.
Expulsion:
means permanent termination of student status, generally without grades; however, in cases such as academic dishonesty, a directed grade for a particular course may be appropriate.
Informal action:
means educating students about the behavioral standards expected of them as members of the University community and holds them accountable for inappropriate conduct. The issuance of an oral or written warning, admonition, reprimand, educational sanction and/or use of counseling procedures may result if it is alleged that a student has engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Obstruction or disruption of a University activity:
means any unlawful or objectionable acts or conduct (1) that seriously threaten the ability of the University to maintain its facilities available for performance of its educational activities, or (2) that are in violation of the reasonable rules and standards of the University designed to protect the academic community from unlawful conduct, or (3) that present a serious threat to person or property of the academic community. Such phrase shall include, without limitation of the foregoing general definition, the unlawful use of force or violence on or within any intellectual space or buildings or grounds owned, used, occupied, or controlled by the University; using or occupying any such intellectual space, buildings or grounds in violation of lawful rules or regulations of the University, or for the purpose or with the effect of denying or interfering with the lawful use thereof by others; and injuring or harming (either physically or by mental abuse) any person or damaging or destroying the property of the University or the property of others, within such buildings and grounds or intellectual space.
Probated suspension:
means conditional continuation of student status for a limited and defined period of time. The student is permitted to retain student status upon the condition that the student does not further violate any subsection that would normally result in a disciplinary sanction/decision during the time probated suspension is in effect. If, during the period of probated suspension, the student is found responsible for an additional violation of and rules or regulations after a hearing, suspension may become immediately effective and may be extended for a longer period of time than the period of probated suspension originally assigned.
Suspension:
means termination of student status for a limited time, generally without grades; however, in cases such as academic dishonesty, a directed grade for a particular course may be appropriate.
If you obey the general laws of common sense and basic humanity and the laws of the country (and state) you live in, you already behave within accepted standards and have no need to worry.
And yes, each teacher has the authority to fail the entire class if students do not use peer pressure to demand professional behavior from all students in the class. The purpose of all these exercises is creating reliable teams by interaction, and that means keeping each other stable and inline with regulations. If you can't keep each other regulated you won't be effective in a work environment. The flip side is chaos. Expelling one or two students has in the past created (a) terrorists, and (b) made the other students targets by the disgruntled few. If you have any other suggestions, please voice them now, all ideas are appreciated.
Swearing needs to be used sparingly if you want the intended effect. If you swear all the time, not only will people think you are infantile, they will stop listening to you and you will write your own destiny: fail. It is your choice. Everything here follows the laws of natural selection.
It is difficult for you all to follow me, as I teach but I also deal with world conflict. If you try to help or engage in that, not only will everything become more confusing but the world will be completely thrown out of balance. None of us needs that to happen worse than it has. As you see, it is also my job to interact with people you should never be dealing with as a student. Life is complicated, but I'm certain you all can learn quickly when it is time for you to take action and learn on the job, and when it is time for you to sit back and watch others do theirs.
However, so the teachers have standards to hold all students to equally, we will go with Purdue University's Code of Honor and Student Conduct expectations as our format to follow for rules & regulations.
Part 1: Student Bill of Rights:
Preamble:
At an institution of higher learning, the pursuit of knowledge and the attainment of mature attitudes will be greatly facilitated by freedom of expression and decision making as enumerated in the following Bill of Rights. In exercising these rights, however, students must bear the responsibility to act in accordance with local, state, and national laws, and University rules. No right specified by this bill is meant to be construed as enabling students to infringe upon the individual rights of another member of the academic community. We, the students, thereby endorse the Purdue Honor Code and the following Bill of Rights, expecting in all instances to accept these documents with maturity and a level of responsibility that enables the University to retain its academic excellence and to foster an atmosphere conducive to thoughtful and productive individual and collaborative inquiry.
Pt.1 Article 1:
The student shall be free to discuss and express any view relevant to subject matter presented by the instructor or other class members. However, in exercising this freedom, the student shall not interfere with the academic process of the class by speaking to or behaving towards others in a hostile, demeaning, or intimidating manner.
Pt.1 Article 2:
The student has the right to freedom from unlawful discrimination.
Pt.1 Article 3:
Within the limitations generally accepted for proprietary and collaborative work, and those imposed by the relevant standards of academic honesty, the student has the right to freedom of inquiry, to exchange findings and recommendations, and consistent with applicable University regulations, to publish (written word). No publication by a student shall imply University endorsement.
Pt.1 Article 4:
Students should have clearly defined means to participate in the formation of University policy affecting academic and student affairs. Student representation on University committees shall be provided wherever appropriate as a mode of student participation. In any case, University committees, when appropriate, should schedule and announce hearings at which representatives of the Student Government, Graduate Student Government, student organizations, and individual students as well, can present oral or written statements as effective to the committee deliberations.
Pt.1 Article 5:
Any student group recognized as a University student organization shall be entitled to the use of available University facilities in conformity with regulations. Recognition shall not imply University endorsement of group goals and activities.
Pt.1 Article 6:
The purpose of the University academic community is to discover and disseminate truth. In order to achieve these goals, the university commits itself towards maintaining a culture of academic integrity and honesty. For this to be possible, self-discipline and a strong desire to benefit others must be present within each individual. Therefore, we students must follow the Regulations Governing Student Conduct of Purdue University out of a sense of mutual respect, rather than out of fear of the consequences of their violation.
Pt.1 Article 7:
These regulations, as from time to time amended, shall apply to all undergraduate and graduate students at all regional campuses and shall be deemed a part of the terms and conditions of the admission and enrollment of all students. In case of any conflict or inconsistencies with any other rules, regulations, directives, or policies now existing, these regulations shall govern. They shall be enforced by the president teacher.
Pt.1 Article 8:
Teachers are responsible for promoting student responsibility and encouraging honesty, integrity, and respect among University students through education, compliance with behavioral standards, and support of individual rights.
Pt.1 Article 9:
Student Conduct:
Students are expected and required to abide by the accepted laws of the country they are in and of the United States, to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and to refrain from any conduct that tends to obstruct the work of the teacher or other students or to be injurious to the welfare of others. A student who violates these general standards of conduct may be subject to "informal actions". If the violation is more severe, the student may also be subject to disciplinary sanctions. No disciplinary sanction/decision may be imposed without explanation.
Pt.1 Article 10:
Every student and recognized student organization has the right to substantive and procedural fair play in the administration of discipline and the imposition of academic sanctions. This requires that in all situations the student be informed of the nature of the charges, that the student be given an opportunity to refute them, and that the institution not be arbitrary in its actions.
Pt.1 Article 11:
The student who violates civil law may incur penalties prescribed by civil authorities in addition to University actions. Only where the University's interests as an academic community are distinct from those of the general community should the special authority of the University be asserted.
Pt.1 Article 12:
It is the right of every student to exercise freely full rights as a citizen. Any student may participate in off-campus activities singly or with any group provided that no claim is made that the student represents the University.
Pt.1 Article 13:
This Bill of Student Rights is a reaffirmation by the entire University community that the constitutional guarantees and the basic principles of fair treatment and respect for the integrity, judgment, and contribution of the individual student, coinciding with each student's freedom to learn set forth in the foregoing articles, are essential to the proper operation of an institution of higher learning. Accordingly, in the interpretation and enforcement of the policies, rules, and regulations of the University, these student rights shall be preserved and given effect, but they shall not be construed or applied so as to limit the rights guaranteed students under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the state of residence.
Pt.1 Article 14:
The enumeration of this bill of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the student. Nothing contained in this bill shall be construed as any denial or limitation upon the legal authority or responsibility of the teacher to establish policies and to make rules and regulations governing the operation of the University.
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Part 2: Disciplinary Actions:
Conduct Subject to Disciplinary Sanctions. The following actions constitute conduct for which students may be subject to informal action or disciplinary sanctions:
Pt.2 Article 1:
Dishonesty in connection with any University activity. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University or teacher are examples of dishonesty. The commitment of the acts of cheating, lying, stealing, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of ghost-written papers, the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest.
Pt.2 Article 2:
Forgery, alteration, or the unauthorized use of University documents, records, or identification.
Pt.2 Article 3:
Obstruction or disruption of any University activity or inciting, aiding, or encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. If substantial obstruction or disruption is threatened or occurs, the teacher, or his/her designee, may issue a disciplinary suspension warning. The minimum disciplinary sanction for violation of this subsection during the period of such warning shall be suspension for the remainder of the semester (or summer session) during which the offense occurred and for the next full academic semester and any intervening summer session thereafter. However, a more severe disciplinary sanction may be imposed.
Pt.2 Article 4:
Physical abuse of any person or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any other person, whether or not such conduct occurs on University property.
Pt.2 Article 5:
University property means property owned, controlled, used, or occupied by the University.
Pt.2 Article 6:
Theft or attempted theft of, or the unauthorized use or possession of, or the unauthorized exertion of control over, or causing damage to property of any kind belonging to the University, a member of the University community, a campus visitor, or a person or agency participating in a University activity.
Unauthorized entry or access to, or unauthorized use or occupancy of, any University property including without limitation lands, buildings, structures, telecommunications, computer or data processing equipment, programs, systems, or software, or other facilities or services connected with a University activity.
Pt.2 Article 7:
Violation of any University rule governing student organizations, or the use of University property (including the time, place, and manner of meetings or demonstrations on University property), or of any other University rule that is reasonably related to the orderly operation of the University; provided, however, that no disciplinary sanction shall be imposed in any such case unless it is shown that the accused student knew, or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have known, of the rule in question.
Pt.2 Article 8:
Use, possession, or distribution of narcotics or dangerous drugs, except as expressly permitted by law.
Pt.2 Article 9:
Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on University property or in connection with a University activity.
Pt.2 Article 10:
Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting in the performance of their duties.
Pt.2 Article 11:
Any conduct that substantially threatens or interferes with the maintenance of appropriate order and discipline in the operation of the University, or any conduct on University property or in connection with a University activity that invades the rights of others.
Pt.2 Article 12:
Violation of the University or legal laws of Antiharassment Policy.
(A)::::::Harassment Defined:
Conduct towards another person or identifiable group of persons that has the purpose or effect of:
Creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment, work environment or environment for participation in a University activity;
Unreasonably interfering with a person's educational environment, work environment or environment for participation in a University activity; or
Unreasonably affecting a person's educational or work opportunities or participation in a University activity.
Use of the term Harassment includes all forms of harassment, including Stalking, Racial Harassment and Sexual Harassment.
(B):::::::Sexual Exploitation is harassment; explicitly defined it is an act that exploits someone sexually. Examples of Sexual Exploitation include, but are not limited to:
Exposing one’s own or another person’s intimate parts without Consent.
Recording video or audio, photographing, or transmitting intimate or sexual utterances, sounds or images without Consent of all parties involved.
Allowing others to view sexual acts (whether in person or via a video camera or other recording device) without the Consent of all parties involved.
Engaging in any form of voyeurism.
Compelling a person to touch his or her own or another person’s intimate parts without Consent.
(C):::::::::Sexual Harassment:
Any act of Sexual Violence.
Any act of Sexual Exploitation.
Any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors or other written, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity;
Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for, or a factor in, decisions affecting that individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity; or
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's employment or academic performance or creating an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment for that individual's employment, education or participation in a University activity.
(D)::::::::Stalking:
Any knowing or intentional course of conduct involving repeated or continued following, threatening or intimidating another by telephone, mail, electronic communication, social media, in person or any other action, device or method that 1) would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress or fear of bodily injury or death and 2) actually causes such person substantial emotional distress or fear of bodily injury or death.
Violations of any of the above will not be tolerated for any reason, and will result in legal action and prosecuted by legal authorities without exception.
Pt.2 Article 13:
The possession or use of alcoholic beverages in or on any University property, unless expressly permitted by University regulations.
Pt.2 Article 14:
The possession, use, or distribution of any explosives, guns, or other deadly or dangerous weapons reasonably calculated to cause bodily injury on University property or in connection with a University activity unless specifically authorized by the University (terrorism will never be authorized).
Pt.2 Article 15:
Demonstrations. Any individual or group activity or conduct, apparently intended to call attention to the participants' point of view on some issues, is not of itself misconduct. Demonstrations that do not involve conduct beyond the scope of constitutionally protected rights of free speech and assembly are, of course, permissible. However, conduct that is otherwise improper cannot be justified merely because it occurs in the context of a demonstration. Demonstrations that involve violations of any governing laws will not be permitted. A student will be charged with misconduct for any individual misconduct committed by the student in the course of a demonstration.
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Part 3: Procedures:
Pt.3 Article 1:
Status During Suspension or Expulsion:
No diploma shall be given and no grades other than directed grades, academic credit, or degree shall be awarded any student who has been expelled or suspended from the University so long as the expulsion or suspension is in effect.
Pt.3 Article 2:
Status During Disciplinary Proceedings:
Except where summary action is taken as provided in local laws and regulations, the status of a student charged with misconduct shall not be affected pending the final disposition of charges, provided, however, that no diploma shall be given and no grades, academic credit, or degree shall be awarded to a student against whom charges are pending for which a disciplinary sanction may be imposed. The effective date of any disciplinary sanction shall be a date established by the final adjudicating authority.
Pt.3 Article 3:
Conduct Subject to Other Penalties:
As provided by Iaw, conduct that constitutes a violation of these rules and regulations may be sanctioned after determination of responsibility by the procedures herein provided without regard to whether such conduct also constitutes an offense under the criminal laws of any state or of the United States or whether such conduct might result in civil liability of the violator to other persons.
Pt.3 Article 4:
Procedures in Student Conduct Cases:
Any individual from inside or outside the University community may file a complaint against a student suspected of violating University Regulations. The complaint shall be in writing, dated and signed by the complainant and directed to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably no later than during the semester in which the event happened. Upon receipt of an alleged violation the student conduct officer will review the evidence to determine if charges are warranted and whether the allegations contained in the report if substantiated would constitute a violation of University Regulations.
Pt.3 Article 5:
No Violation of University Regulations:
Upon reviewing a complaint of suspected misconduct, the student conduct officer may determine there has been no violation of University Regulations, and no further action will be taken on the report.
Pt.3 Article 6:
Possible Violation of University Regulations:
If the student conduct officer determines that the complaint of suspected misconduct if substantiated would constitute a violation of University Regulations, he/she may initiate Informal Action or Disciplinary Action Proceedings.
Pt.3 Article 7:
Disciplinary and Informal Action Proceedings:
The procedures hereby established shall be followed in all cases in which the University institutes disciplinary or informal action proceedings against students for violations of the rules of student conduct set forth. These procedures shall not affect additional jurisdiction or procedures established by recognized student organizations or agencies/offices authorized to act on behalf of the University (e.g., University Residences, Recreational Sports, Student Activities and Organizations, Intercollegiate Athletics, etc).
Pt.3 Article 8:
Pre-Hearing Interview:
Students have the option of scheduling a pre-hearing interview with another representative either before or after they receive a notice of charges. In a pre-hearing interview a representative will meet with the student informally to explain the discipline process and answer questions about the procedures and possible consequences.
Pt.3 Article 9:
Disciplinary Proceedings:
Disciplinary proceedings are those proceedings initiated by the issuance of a written notice of charges and are governed by the provisions of the law. The term disciplinary proceedings does not include informal action proceedings.
Pt.3 Article 10:
Informal Action Proceedings:
Investigated by the dean's office with a view to possible informal action. Informal action proceedings are informal investigations conducted and documented by the teacher. Informal action may be taken by the teacher without instituting disciplinary proceedings and such action shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appeal. A disciplinary sanction/decision may not be imposed under informal action proceedings.
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Part 4: Institution of Disciplinary Proceedings:
Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted by the teacher by the issuance of a written notice of charges.
Pt.4 Article 1:
Written Notice of Charges:
The notice of charges (and all other written notices given to students against whom disciplinary proceedings are initiated) shall be delivered by the most effective method (including electronic means) to the student's address as it then appears on the official records of the University. The notice shall inform the student of the rule or regulation allegedly violated, fairly inform the student of the reported circumstances of the alleged violation, and request the student to appear before the teacher for a hearing on the incident. A reference to these regulations shall accompany each notice of charges. A copy of the notice of charges may be sent to the parent or guardian of the student if the student is a dependent.
Pt.4 Article 2:
Failure to respond to charges:
If the notice of charges requests the student to appear before the teacher and the student fails or refuses to appear, the hearing officer may, after such investigation as he/she may deem necessary, take informal action, or impose a disciplinary sanction/decision that may include educational sanctions or removal from the group, charges dropped, and installed under different tuition as thought necessary and prudent.
Pt.4 Article 3:
Informal action:
If the hearing officer takes informal action, he/she shall notify the student in writing of such action, and that action shall not be subject to further hearing or appeal. If the hearing officer imposes a disciplinary sanction as defined in these regulations, he/she shall notify the student in writing of such action and the student may appeal this action.
Pt.4 Article 4:
Undue hardship:
When it appears necessary to avoid undue hardship or to avoid injustice, the hearing officer may extend the time to enable a student to respond to the charges.
Pt.4 Article 5:
Response to Charges:
If the student appears in response to the notice of charges for the purpose of a conference regarding the alleged violation as provided, the teacher shall advise the student as fully as possible of the facts concerning the charges and the names of witnesses then known to the teacher about the incident. The hearing officer and the student will make a determination as to whether an individual hearing or a hearing before the University Community Standards Board should occur. However, the final determination shall be made by the teacher.
Pt.4 Article 6:
An incident involving law enforcement:
The student shall also be advised that no response is required; that any statement made by the student may be used against the student; that if the student remains silent, that silence will not be taken as an admission against the student; and that the student may advise the teacher of any witnesses or information/facts supporting the student's position. The teacher shall advise the student that if any new information is discovered during an investigation subsequent to the conference or administrative hearing, the student will have an opportunity to respond to such information.
Pt.4 Article 7:
Procedures for Conducting Hearings:
Each hearing shall be conducted before one or more members of the teaching faculty, one of whom will serve as the hearing officer, and although the hearing is informal in nature, it shall provide the student certain procedural safeguards.
Pt.4 Article 8:
The student shall be given the opportunity to hear information regarding the alleged violation; rebut statements made by witnesses; and present witnesses, or any relevant information in the student's own behalf. The student also shall be given the opportunity to respond to any new information gathered during an investigation subsequent to the hearing. After hearing all relevant information, the hearing officer has the responsibility to determine if substantial information demonstrates that it is more likely than not that the student is responsible for the alleged violations. The decision of the hearing officer shall be based solely on information introduced at the hearing and obtained during subsequent investigations. The finding shall be rendered by the original teacher, who shall be present for all testimony and investigations by the office.
Pt.4 Article 9:
No person other than the student, his/her advisor as defined above and staff members of the hearing committee shall be present during the discussion between the hearing officer and the student except by mutual agreement of both parties. In cases of alleged sexual assault, the student's accuser may have an advisor present during the hearing.
Pt.4 Article 10:
Within five University business days following the conclusion of the hearing and subsequent investigation, the hearing officer (or teacher) shall notify the student in writing of what action it will take. The decision letter shall contain a finding as to the responsibility of the accused student and a brief statement of the reasons for the sanction/decision. Any disciplinary sanction imposed or informal action taken is subject to the provisions of law and any other University rule, regulation, or directive then existing. Both the student and the student's accuser shall be informed of the outcome of any hearing brought alleging a sexual assault.
Pt.4 Article 11:
After the disciplinary hearing with the student and any further investigation the hearing officer deems necessary, the teacher shall proceed as follows:
If the hearing officer determines that the violation alleged is not supported by the information/facts, the charges shall be dismissed and the student notified in writing.
Pt.4 Article 12:
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged, but that no disciplinary sanction shall be imposed, the teacher may take informal action and notify the student. Such action by the teacher shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appeal.
Pt.4 Article 13:
If the hearing officer is satisfied that the violation occurred as alleged and that a disciplinary sanction/decision is imposed, the teacher shall notify the student in writing. A student may appeal a disciplinary sanction only one time.
Pt.4 Article 2:
Procedures of a University Community Standards Board Hearing:
Members of the Community Standards Board (CSB) hear the most serious conduct cases that may result in suspension, expulsion or degree revocation. Cases may also be heard if a student disputes the complaints or a conduct officer wants the CSB to hear the case. The Board is composed of five members chosen from a pool of applicants representing graduate students, staff and faculty. Board members are trained to function as a team, are taught to ask clear, sensitive and relevant questions to determine the facts of the case, consider the facts carefully and make recommendations for fair sanctions.
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Defined terms:
University activity:
is any teaching, research, service, administrative, or other function, proceeding, ceremony, program, or activity conducted by or under the authority of the University, or with which the University has any official connection, whether taking place on or off campus, including without limitation University cooperative education programs, internships, practicum, field experiences, and athletic or other intercollegiate activities.
University business day:
means a day when the University is open for normal business, regardless of whether classes are in session (e.g., the day preceding Thanksgiving).
University property:
means property owned, controlled, used, or occupied by the University.
Disciplinary probation:
means a probationary student status imposed for a limited time as a result of an official determination of conduct. In the event the student is found in violation (under the procedures set forth in these regulations) of subsequent charges of conduct, records of such disciplinary probations shall be taken into consideration in determining the disciplinary sanction, if any, to be imposed or the informal action, if any, to be taken because of such subsequent conduct.
Disciplinary sanction/decision:
means expulsion, suspension, probated suspension, disciplinary probation, and/or educational sanctions.
Educational sanctions:
means providing learning opportunities for students who violate the University's regulations and require them to participate in reasonable and relevant educational activities that foster their personal, ethical and social development. Educational sanctions may be proposed in combination with other disciplinary actions.
Expulsion:
means permanent termination of student status, generally without grades; however, in cases such as academic dishonesty, a directed grade for a particular course may be appropriate.
Informal action:
means educating students about the behavioral standards expected of them as members of the University community and holds them accountable for inappropriate conduct. The issuance of an oral or written warning, admonition, reprimand, educational sanction and/or use of counseling procedures may result if it is alleged that a student has engaged in inappropriate behavior.
Obstruction or disruption of a University activity:
means any unlawful or objectionable acts or conduct (1) that seriously threaten the ability of the University to maintain its facilities available for performance of its educational activities, or (2) that are in violation of the reasonable rules and standards of the University designed to protect the academic community from unlawful conduct, or (3) that present a serious threat to person or property of the academic community. Such phrase shall include, without limitation of the foregoing general definition, the unlawful use of force or violence on or within any intellectual space or buildings or grounds owned, used, occupied, or controlled by the University; using or occupying any such intellectual space, buildings or grounds in violation of lawful rules or regulations of the University, or for the purpose or with the effect of denying or interfering with the lawful use thereof by others; and injuring or harming (either physically or by mental abuse) any person or damaging or destroying the property of the University or the property of others, within such buildings and grounds or intellectual space.
Probated suspension:
means conditional continuation of student status for a limited and defined period of time. The student is permitted to retain student status upon the condition that the student does not further violate any subsection that would normally result in a disciplinary sanction/decision during the time probated suspension is in effect. If, during the period of probated suspension, the student is found responsible for an additional violation of and rules or regulations after a hearing, suspension may become immediately effective and may be extended for a longer period of time than the period of probated suspension originally assigned.
Suspension:
means termination of student status for a limited time, generally without grades; however, in cases such as academic dishonesty, a directed grade for a particular course may be appropriate.