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Revised August 19, 2024

The Â鶹ӳ»­, is a higher education institution committed to the intellectual and personal growth of its students as scholars and citizens and the promotion of a learning environment where these goals can be achieved safely and fairly. This community is dedicated to academic excellence, as students become involved in academic pursuits, life-long learning, and personal development. Therefore, the University promotes civility, respect and integrity among all members of the community, with every student expected to exhibit high standards of behavior.

Student learning occurs within a community of scholars united by their participation and commitment to intellectual development. Learning also involves reflecting on decisions and improving decision-making. The Student Code of Conduct establishes the standards of this student learning community and serves as the foundation of the University’s student disciplinary system and educational community.

An important goal of the Student Code of Conduct is to teach students to live and act responsibly with respect for the rights of other students, community members, common resources, property, and regulations and policies associated with our community. As students participate in the campus community and its sponsored activities, they are responsible for their own actions and are subject to local, state and national laws as well as all university regulations.

The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to set forth the specific authority and responsibility of the University in maintaining social discipline and to specify the educational process for determining individual student and student organization responsibility for alleged violations of University regulations. The disciplinary process follows established procedures to promote and provide an educational experience that facilitates the development of the individual student and the student organization.

Also included are University procedures that exist to provide fair treatment for all students, to support the rights of every student and student organization, and to educate all students about the importance of community-based resolution of misconduct. The prohibited conduct, procedures and sanctions established in this document are applicable to the resolution of complaints against any student at the Â鶹ӳ»­ for allegedly engaging in specified prohibited conduct. The University administration views the student conduct process as not only a disciplinary process but also a learning experience for the student involved, with the expectation that this experience has the potential of resulting in individual student growth, change in behavior, and increased understanding of the student's responsibilities and privileges within the University community.