code of conduct
Violations of the Code of Conduct
The maintenance of harmonious community standards requires that behavior that interferes with or threatens the welfare of others or the University community be prevented. To list all the acts that might constitute unacceptable conduct is impossible. However, your participation in any of the actions listed below constitutes a violation of University regulations and you are subject to disciplinary action.
- Intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on University premises or at University-sponsored activities, or intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable apprehension of such harm that includes harassment.
- Reckless and/or malicious destruction, damage or misuse of University property or of the property of a member of this institutional community on University premises, or any attempt to cause such damage.
- Possession of stolen property, theft, attempted theft of University property, or theft of the property of a member of this institutional community on University premises. This includes removal of any University property from its designated area.
- Unauthorized entry into or use of facilities or property of another person or the University, as well as the illegal possession, duplication, or unauthorized use of keys to University facilities.
- Disorderly conduct.
- Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, hearing procedures, or other University activities, or of any authorized activities on University premises.
- Setting fires, tampering with or misusing fire equipment, or setting off false alarms.
- The sale, possession, production, purchase or use of any explosives, fireworks, incendiary devices, or weapons on University property.
- The sale, possession, production, purchase or use of any controlled substance or illegal drug on University premises or at University-sponsored activities.
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places or buildings on University grounds or the distribution of alcoholic beverages without the express approval of the Student Affairs Office.
- Smoking in any campus building except in private suites in Knight Hall and private units in apartment-style housing.
- Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting in performance of their duties.
- Violation of published University regulations and policies, including those relating to entry into and use of University facilities, the rules of the Code of Conduct, and any other regulations that may be enacted.
- Violation of law on University premises or in residence halls in a way that affects the University community’s pursuit of its proper educational purposes.
- Contempt of Judicial Board or failure to follow its procedures.
- Fraud, intentional misrepresentation, forgery, or falsifying University documents, records, or identification cards; or knowingly furnishing
false information to the University or to University officials acting in performance of their duties. - Misuse of computer technology or resources.
- Academic dishonesty (see Code of Academic Responsibility).
If you are charged with, or convicted of, an off-campus violation of law, the matter is of no disciplinary concern to the University unless you are incarcerated and unable to comply with academic requirements; provided, however, that once a student is judged guilty in a court of law the University may impose sanctions if it considers the misconduct to be so grave as to demonstrate flagrant disregard of the rights of others.
These judgments are never absolute; they are continuously open to review at the suggestion of any segment of the University community. Careless abuse and violations of these regulations may involve the withdrawal of the privilege of membership in the Arcadia University Community.