Student Code of Conduct (BOR POLICY 09.02.02)
As with all members of the university community, the
Disciplinary action may be initiated by the university and disciplinary sanctions imposed against any student or student organization found responsible for committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of any of the following prohibited forms of conduct:
A. cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty;
B. forgery, falsification, alteration, or misuse of documents, funds, or property;
C. damage or destruction of property;
D. theft of property or services;
E. harassment;
F. endangerment, assault, or infliction of physical harm;
G. disruptive or obstructive actions;
H. misuse of firearms, explosives, weapons, dangerous devices, or dangerous chemicals;
J. misuse of alcohol or other intoxicants or drugs;
K. violation of published university policies, regulations, rules, or procedures; or
L. any other actions that result in unreasonable interference with the learning environment or the rights of others.
As a result of disciplinary action, the University may impose one or more of the following sanctions: In determining appropriate sanctions a student’s present and past disciplinary record, the nature of the offense, the severity of any damage, injury, or harm resulting from the prohibited behavior, and other factors relevant to the matter will be considered. The following list of sanctions is illustrative rather than exhaustive. The university reserves the right to create other reasonable sanctions or combine sanctions as it deems appropriate.
1. Warning
A warning is notice that the student is violating or
has violated the Code, and that further misconduct may result in more severe
disciplinary action.
2. Probation
Probation is a written warning which includes the probability of more severe
disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be violating the Code during
a specified period of time (the probationary period).
3. Denial of Benefits
Specific benefits may be denied a student for a designated period of time.
4. Restitution
A student may be required to reimburse the university
or other victims related to the misconduct for damage to or misappropriation of
property, or for reasonable expenses incurred.
5. Discretionary Sanction
Discretionary sanctions include community service work or other uncompensated
labor, educational classes, counseling, or other sanctions that may be seen as
appropriate to the circumstances of a given matter. Costs incurred by the
student in fulfilling a discretionary sanction will be the responsibility of
the student.
6. Restricted Access
A student may be restricted from entering certain
designated areas and/or facilities or from using specific equipment for a
specified period of time.
7. Suspension
Suspension is the separation of the student from the university for a specified
period of time, after which the student may be eligible to return. Conditions under which the suspension may be removed and for
re-enrollment will be included in the notification of suspension. During
the period of suspension, the student may be prohibited from participation in
any activity authorized by the university and may be barred from all property
owned or controlled by the university, except as stated on the notification.
The authority to suspend a student is, by this regulation, delegated to the
chancellors. Chancellors may not re-delegate this authority.
8. Expulsion
Expulsion is considered to be the permanent separation of the student from the
university. The student may be prohibited from participation in any activity
authorized by the university and may be barred from property owned or
controlled by the university except as stated on the notice of expulsion. The
authority to expel a student is, by this regulation, delegated to the
chancellors. Chancellors may not re-delegate this authority.
9. Revocation of a Degree
Any degree previously conferred by the university may be revoked if the student
is found to have committed academic misconduct in pursuit of that degree. The
authority to revoke a degree is, by this regulation, delegated to the
chancellors. Chancellors may not re-delegate this authority.
The University has established procedures for enforcing
the UA code of conduct. Each student at the University shall be afforded due
process in all disciplinary matters. For a complete guide to these procedures,
please refer to Regents' regulation 09.02. Copies of this are available in the
Dean of Students office,