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Student Life
Regulations Student Code of Conduct Academic Dishonesty 1.
No
student shall receive, or attempt to receive, assistance not authorized in
the preparation of any laboratory reports, examinations, essays, themes, term
papers, or similar requirements to be submitted for credit as part of a
course or to be submitted in fulfillment of a University requirement. 2.
No
student shall knowingly give, or attempt to give, unauthorized assistance to
another in such preparation. 3.
No
student shall sell, give, lend, or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized
person any material which can be shown to contain questions or answers to any
examination scheduled to be given at any future date or time in any course of
study offered by the University, excluding questions and answers from tests
previously administered. 4.
No
student shall take or attempt to take, steal, or otherwise procure in an
unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the conduct of a class,
including tests, examinations, grade change forms, grade rolls, roll books,
laboratory equipment, computer disks, access to computer files, computer
printouts, etc. 5.
No
student shall submit any material which is wholly or substantially identical
to that created or published by another person without giving appropriate
credit (plagiarism). When direct quotations are used, they should be
indicated, and when the ideas of another are incorporated into a paper, they
must be appropriately acknowledged. 6.
No
student shall submit false claims of credit for work which has not been
submitted by the claimant. 7.
No
student shall willfully falsify a written or verbal statement of fact to a
member of the faculty so as to obtain unearned academic credit. No student
shall fabricate facts, evidence, or research. 8.
No
student shall forge, alter, or misuse any University document relating to the
academic status of the student. 9.
No
student shall willfully disrupt the normal classroom activity. Non-academic
Misconduct: 1.
Alcoholic Beverages: a.
Consumption
or possession of alcoholic beverages (is prohibited) unless authorized by the
Dean of Students. b.
Intoxication
made manifest by disorderly conduct, including fighting, boisterousness,
rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or vulgar, profane,
lewd or unbecoming language. 2.
Drugs: Use,
possession (without valid medical or dental prescriptions), manufacture,
furnishing, sales, or any distribution of any narcotic or dangerous drug
controlled by law (is prohibited). 3.
Disorderly Conduct: a.
Breach
of the peace or obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration,
disciplinary procedures, or other University activities, including its
public-service functions or other authorized activities. b.
Physical
assault, or the threat of physical assault, including sexual assault, on or
in University property, or at functions sponsored by the University or any
recognized University organization. c.
Intentionally
harassing another person. Harassing behavior includes, but is not limited to,
threatening, intimidating, verbally abusing, impeding, telephoning,
following, or persistently bothering or annoying or any other behavior which
has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work or
academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work
or academic environment. Harassment may represent, but is not limited to,
acts based on sex, race, religion, national origin, disability or sexual
orientation. d.
Refusal
to vacate a building, street, sidewalk, driveway, or other facility when
directed to do so by any properly identified faculty, administrator, or staff
personnel while they are in the performance of their duties. e.
Failure
to comply with instructions, directions or requests of any properly
identified faculty, administrator, or staff personnel acting in the
performance of their duties. f.
Lewd,
indecent, or obscene conduct or expression. g.
The
abuse or unauthorized use of sound amplification equipment indoors or
outdoors. (Use of sound amplification equipment must be approved in advance
by the Dean of Students or an authorized representative.) h.
Attempting
to enter any event sponsored by the University or any recognized University
organization without proper credentials for admission, i.e., ticket,
identification card, invitation, or other reasonable qualifications for
admission. 4.
Hazing: Any
act which tends to occasion or allow physical or mental suffering in
connection with rites or ceremonies of induction, initiation, or orientation
into University life or into the life of any University group or
organization. 5.
Damage to Property: Malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction of items of University
property, items rented, leased or placed on the campus at the request of the
institution, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, guests of the
University or of student groups. 6.
Entry or Use of University Facilities: a.
Unauthorized
entry into any University building, office or other facility. b.
Unauthorized
use of any University telephone facility or of any other University
facilities. c.
Possessing,
using, making or causing to be made any key or keys for any University
facility without proper authorization. d.
Unauthorized
use of the password or account number of another student or faculty member to
gain access to the computer or computer output. (This includes but is not
limited to, any knowing and willing use of fraudulent means
to process computer programs and obtain access to computer files.) Under
the terms of the Georgia Computer systems Protection Act, anyone accessing,
attempting to access or abetting the access of a computer, computer system,
or computer network for any scheme to defraud or for the purposes of
obtaining money, property, or services by false or fraudulent pretenses,
representations, or promises is guilty of a crime. Upon conviction, these
persons may face a fine of not more than two and one-half times the amount of
the fraud or theft, a prison term of not more than 15 years, or both. The
act also outlaws certain accesses, alteration, damage, or destruction of any
computer, computer system, computer network, computer software program or
data. Convicted offenders will be fined not more than $50,000.00, face a
prison term of not more than 15 years, or both. Under
the terms of this law, it is the responsibility of appropriate University
officials to report any violations involving computer systems for which they
are responsible. 7.
False Information and Record Falsification: a.
Furnishing
false information to any University official, or on any University document
(including the Application for Admission), or offering a false statement in
any University disciplinary hearing. b.
Forgery,
alteration or misuse of any University document, record, or identification. 8.
Student Delinquencies – Financial Records, Property: Failure to remit, return,
or submit financial obligations, property, or records of the University,
within the time prescribed by the University. 9.
Theft: a.
Taking,
attempting to take, or keeping in his or her possession, items of University
property, items rented, leased, or placed on the campus at the request of the
institution, or items belonging to students, faculty, staff, guests of the
University, or student groups. b.
Selling
a textbook not his/her own without the permission of the owner. The sale, or
attempted sale, of a textbook not one’s own will be regarded as prima facie
evidence of theft. Textbooks found should be turned in to lost and found at
the University Police Department. 10.
Gambling: Playing
of cards or any other games of skill or chance for money or other items of
value. 11.
Safety: a.
Intentionally
false reporting of a fire or that a bomb or other explosive has been placed
in any University building or elsewhere on the University property. b.
Tampering
with fire-fighting equipment, safety devices or other emergency or safety
equipment. c.
Setting
an unauthorized fire. d.
Possession
of unauthorized fireworks, firearms, or other projectile-propelling devices,
ammunition, or dangerous weapons or materials. (Fireworks are defined as any
substance prepared for the purpose of producing visible or audible effect by
combustion, explosion or detonation.) e.
Unauthorized
sale, possession, furnishing, or use of any incendiary device or bomb. f.
Use
of smoking tobacco, in any form, in any campus facility. g.
Use
of skateboards or rollerblades in unauthorized locations of the campus. 12.
Any
form of unauthorized solicitation in the residence halls, student center,
parking lot or elsewhere on campus. 13.
Residence: Violation
of rules governing residence in University-owned or controlled property. 14.
Violations of the Student Motor Vehicle Regulations: (Violations fall within the
jurisdiction of the Southern Polytechnic University Police Department.) 15.
Complicity
(shared responsibility for infractions): a.
Knowingly
acting in concert with any other person to perform an unlawful act or violate
a University regulation or policy. b.
Students
are responsible for the conduct of their guests on or in University property
and at functions sponsored by the University or any recognized University
organization. 16.
Repeated
violations of the published rules or regulations of the University, which
cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the
standards of the University for student life. 17.
Off-campus
violations of the Student Conduct Code where there is a clear and present
danger of material interference with the normal or orderly processes of the
University. 18. The use of university
hardware, software or network to download or distribute any copyright
protected material without the owners consent. This includes but is not
limited to music, videos, software and manuscripts. 19. Failure to comply with the
Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy. 20. Unauthorized access to university
systems or network. This includes fraudulent use of passwords,
collecting passwords or other account information belonging to faculty, staff
or another student. This includes but is not limited to any knowing and
willing attempt to access or process computer programs by any fraudulent
means. 21. Use of University resources,
including but not limited to computer systems, telephone systems or the
campus network to threaten or harass others. Disciplinary
Administration Disciplinary
Procedures: 1.
All
alleged acts of student misconduct (except violations of motor
vehicle regulations) may be reported to the Director of Judicial Programs who
is the principal administrator to enforce University disciplinary measures
pertaining to student conduct violations. Cases involving charges of alleged
misconduct must be carefully documented in writing and sufficient evidence
must be presented to prove the alleged offense. In matters of alleged academic
dishonesty or classroom disruption, a faculty member either: a.
Reserves
the right and judgment to privately handle individual student cases. The
corrective action to be taken may include a grade penalty or removal from the
course with the assigned grade of "F". The faculty member will
review the facts and circumstances and then discuss the circumstances with
the student before taking final action. In the event the student cannot be
reached he/she will be given the grade of "Incomplete" until such
time as he/she can be reached. The student shall have the right of appeal of
the faculty member’s decision, first to the faculty member’s department head,
and then to the appropriate dean, and, if necessary, to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. When
an appeal for academic dishonesty violation reaches the office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, the Vice President may choose to refer the
appeal to the Academic Dishonesty Appeal Committee for its review and
recommendation before making a final decision. Such a referral to this
committee is not required. The
Academic Dishonesty Appeal Committee shall be composed of four faculty
members and four students. One faculty member from each of the four colleges
or schools shall be recommended by the Dean of each college or school and
appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The four student
representatives shall be recommended by the President of the Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society and appointed by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs. A
faculty member of the appeals committee shall be appointed as chairperson by
the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A quorum for committee meetings
shall be five and the chairperson shall vote only in the event of a tie. All
normal hearing and due process procedures will be followed in all cases
referred to the Academic Dishonesty Appeal Committee. Removal
of a student from a course for academic dishonesty or disruptive behavior
will result in a grade of "F". This grade of "F" shall
not be superseded by a voluntary withdrawal from the course and will be
included in the student’s cumulative grade point average calculated for
graduation purposes: or b.
Refers
the matter to the Director of Judicial Programs (with documentation) to be
handled the same as any other alleged misconduct violation. If an academic
dishonesty or classroom disruption case is referred to the Director of
Judicial Programs, the faculty member must reserve judgment on any grade
penalty until there is a determination of guilt or innocence. 2.
The
Director of Judicial Programs shall cause to be investigated alleged acts of
student misconduct and may appoint a staff member to conduct an inquiry into
alleged misconduct and recommend what further action, if any, might be
initiated. When additional action is justified, the Director of Judicial
Programs shall notify the accused student(s) in writing. 3.
When
the Director of Judicial Programs gives written notification to a student(s)
for alleged misconduct, it shall contain a statement of the nature of the
alleged or suspected misconduct and state the section(s) of the conduct code
allegedly violated. 4.
The
Director of Judicial Programs or his designee will normally confer with the
accused student(s) and at the conference the student(s) may: (1) admit or
deny the alleged violation; (2) waive further hearing and request that the
Director of Judicial Programs take appropriate action; or (3) request a
hearing as specified in Section 5 or 6 below. 5.
Cases
of misconduct which may result in suspension or expulsion normally will be
referred to the Student/Faculty Judicial Committee, which shall hear them.
(This does not preclude possible legal actions by appropriate law enforcement
agencies in those cases of non-academic misconduct in violation of federal,
state, or local law.) 6.
If
the case does not involve possible suspension or expulsion, the Director of
Judicial Programs may make full disposition of the case except that he may,
at the request of the accused or for good cause, refer any case of misconduct
to the Judicial Committee. 7.
A
student accused of an act of misconduct is encouraged to notify his or her
parents or guardian of the charge(s). Parents or guardians may schedule a
conference with the Director of Judicial Programs if they so request. 8.
An
accused student may continue to attend classes and other school functions
until a decision is rendered. Exceptions to this will be when a student’s
presence may create a clear and present danger of materially interfering with
the normal operations of the school or when a material threat exists to
members of the campus community. In such cases, the Director of Judicial
Programs may impose temporary protective measures, including interim
suspension, pending a hearing. A student is not entitled to continue in class
while a suspension decision is under appeal. 9.
After
a disciplinary decision has been made, the Director of Judicial Programs
shall give written notice of the action taken to party or parties who
initiated the original misconduct complaint. Student/Faculty
Judicial Committee: Procedural Rights of
the Accused: 1.
Be
accompanied by an advisor of his or her choice. The chosen advisor, however,
may not actively participate in the dialog of the hearing but will be
restricted to consulting and advising his or her client. 2.
Remain
silent with no inference of guilt drawn therefrom. 3.
Question
the complainant and all witnesses. 4.
Present
evidence in his or her behalf. 5.
Call
pertinent witnesses in his or her behalf. 6.
Appeal
the final disciplinary decision of the Director of Judicial Programs. Hearing
Procedures: 1.
The
Director of Judicial Programs shall set the date, time, and place of the
hearing, shall notify the members of the hearing body, and shall summon all
principals in the case (defendants and witnesses). 2.
The
Director of Judicial Programs shall notify the accused student(s) in writing
at least three days before the scheduled hearing. The written notification
should be by certified return receipt mail or personal service delivery. The
written notification should specify: a.
The
date, time and place of the hearing, b.
A
statement of the nature of the suspected misconduct of which the person is
being accused, with sufficient detail to ensure opportunity to prepare for
the hearing, and c.
Names
of witnesses scheduled to appear. 3.
If
the accused student is properly notified of a hearing but refuses to accept
the certified letter or otherwise does not appear at the hearing, the Judicial committee may proceed with the hearing in the
absence of the accused student. The student may request a rescheduled hearing
in the event of a verifiable conflict with the original hearing date. 4.
Decisions
of the committee shall be by majority vote. A quorum for the Judicial
Committee shall consist of four members (two faculty and two students). 5.
Any
member of the Judicial Committee shall disqualify himself or herself if his
or her personal involvement in the hearing is of such a nature as to
prejudice the case. 6.
The
hearings of the Judicial Committee shall be open for student misconduct
cases but shall be closed for cases of academic dishonesty. The
Judicial Committee may exclude any person who interferes with the hearing.
Deliberations of the committee on all types of violations shall be closed to
all except committee members. 7.
The
Judicial Committee shall have the option of making a tape recording of the
proceedings or maintaining a written summary outline of the proceedings. This
information, when completed, shall become part of the student’s disciplinary
file which is maintained by the Director of Judicial Programs. 8.
The
chairperson of the Judicial Committee shall, within three working days,
submit a written summary of the case along with the committee’s recommended
disciplinary actions to the Director of Judicial Programs, who will make the
final decision and notify the accused in writing. The Director of Judicial
Programs shall also provide written notification of the action taken to the
party or parties who initiated the original misconduct complaint. Disciplinary
Measures: 1.
Expulsion –
a permanent severance of the student’s relationship with the University. 2.
Disciplinary suspension – a temporary severance of the student’s relationship
with the University. Normally, a disciplinary suspension action shall take
effect immediately following notification to the student of the disciplinary
action. Disciplinary suspension usually will continue for a specified period
of time (not less than one semester duration not
including the semester when the suspension action is initiated.) A student
who has been suspended shall receive a letter grade of "WF" in all
courses for that semester. Once
the period of suspension has been completed, the student shall be eligible to
register for classes following consultation with the Director of Judicial
Programs. The student will return to school on automatic disciplinary
probation until graduation. If a student is suspended for a period of time of
more than one calendar year, that individual must follow normal procedures
for readmission outlined in the University catalog. 3.
Disciplinary Probation – formal written notice to the student that any further
major disciplinary problems may result in suspension. Disciplinary probation
may also include community service, the setting of restrictions or fines
requiring restitution for the damage or destruction of property or personal
injury (medical expenses). 4.
Reprimand/Warning: a.
Oral
reprimand/warning – an oral disapproval issued to the student b.
Written
reprimand/warning – a written statement of disapproval to the student 5.
Restrictions
– exclusion from participating in: a.
Social
activities b.
Identification
card privileges 6.
Fines 7.
Restitution
– a reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property; this may
take the form of appropriate service or other compensation. 8.
In
cases where a student has been found guilty of academic dishonesty in a
particular course, the faculty member may assess an additional academic
penalty. Grade penalties are a faculty prerogative only and not part of the
disciplinary measures to be administered by the Director of Judicial
Programs. Appeal
Procedures: 1.
A
student is not entitled to continue in class while a suspension decision is
under appeal. 2.
In
cases involving academic dishonesty, the accused or an accuser who is
dissatisfied with the action taken by the Vice President for Academic Affairs
may appeal the case in writing to the President of the University within five
days after notification of the action taken. The President shall review the
case and make a decision within five school days to grant or deny the appeal
and notify the parties involved in writing. 3.
An
accused or an accuser who is dissatisfied with the action taken by the
Director of Judicial Programs may appeal in writing to the Vice President for
Student and Enrollment Services within five school days after notification of
the action taken. Such appeal shall cite all reasons for dissatisfaction with
the previous decision and shall normally require some evidence that
procedural due process rights have been violated or that significant new
evidence exists that was not considered during the original hearing. The Vice
President shall review the case and make a decision within five school days
to grant or deny the appeal and then notify the parties involved in writing. 4.
If
the appellant is dissatisfied with the decision of the Vice President, a
final campus appeal may be made in writing to the President within five
school days. The President shall review the case and make a decision within
five school days to grant or deny the appeal and to notify the parties
involved in writing. 5.
An
appellant who is dissatisfied with the action taken by the President may
appeal the case in writing to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Human and
External Resources of the Board of Regents of the University System of
Georgia within a period of 20 days following the decision of the President.
This application for review shall state the decision complained of and the
redress desired. A review by the Board is not a matter of right, but is
within the sound discretion of the board. If the application for review is
granted the Board, or a committee of the Board, shall investigate the matter
thoroughly and render its decision thereon within 60 days from the filing
date of application for review or from the date of any hearing which may be
held thereon. The decision of the Board shall be final and binding for all
purposes. (Minutes, 1962-63, pp.244-45; 1967-68, pp. 750-751; 1973-74, pp.
176-177.) Regents
Statement of Disruptive Behavior: "The Board of Regents of the University System of
Georgia reaffirms its policy to support fully freedom of expression by each
member of the academic community and to preserve and protect the rights and
freedom of its faculty members and the students to engage in debate,
discussion, peaceful and non-disruptive protests, and dissent... ...the
Board of Regents stipulates that any student, faculty member, administrator
or employee, acting individually or in concert with others, who clearly
obstructs, disrupts, or attempts to disrupt any teaching, research,
administrative disciplinary, public service activity, or any other activity
authorized to be discharged or held on any campus of the University System of
Georgia is considered by the Board to have committed an act of gross
irresponsibility and shall be subject to disciplinary procedures, possibly
resulting in dismissal or termination of employment. The
Board reaffirms its belief that all segments of the academic community are
under a strong obligation and have mutual responsibility to protect the
campus community from disorderly, disruptive, or obstructive actions which
interfere with academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus
activities." (Minutes, 1968-69, pp. 166-69; minutes, 1970-71, p. 98) Student
Motor Vehicles General Student
Activities A.
Social Functions and Meetings: All student organizations making plans for meetings or
social functions on campus must first reserve space for the activity with the
staff member responsible for the particular area, i.e., Assistant Director
for Student Center Operations, Director of Residence Life, Director of
Recreational Sports and Athletics, Library. B.
New Student Organizations: 1.
Any
group of students desiring to form an organization must submit a written
statement of the purposes of the proposed organization, copies of the
constitution, and a list of officers and members, to the Student Government
for its approval. If the Student Government approves these, it shall forward
them to the Student Life Committee whose approval is also necessary. Faculty
approval will be granted by the acceptance of an approval recommendation in
the minutes of the Student Life Committee. Subsequent revisions and
amendments of the constitution must also be approved by the Student
Government and the Student Life Committee. 2.
After
final recognition, a campus organization may submit an annual budget request
to the Student Government Association during the regular budget cycle usually
beginning early in the spring semester each year. The Student Council, at its
discretion, may entertain and grant a campus organization’s request for
special interim funding after its recognition by the SGA but before review by
the Student Life Committee or approval by the faculty. Any such funding shall
be reimbursed to the SGA if the organization is not finally recognized by the
Student Life Committee and the faculty. 3.
A
copy of the constitution of each student organization is to be filed with the
Office of Student Activities. 4.
All
student organizations are subject to the social regulations of Southern
Polytechnic. 5.
A
periodic review of each student organization will be made by the Student
Government Association to determine its vitality and usefulness, the pursuit
of its purposes, the observance of its constitution and the student rules and
regulations, and its compliance with all other relevant school rules and
regulations. The conclusions about each organization will be transmitted to
the Student Life Committee with a recommendation to continue, to place on
probation for one year, or to inactivate the organization. Note: A student who is registered for at
least two consecutive semesters may continue participation for a third
semester even though he or she is not registered for classes for that
semester. A student in this situation must remain eligible to register and
must pay the student activity/recreation fee. Dropping/withdrawing from all
courses during the semester is considered non-attendance. Special consideration
can be given to students who withdraw late in the semester and do not receive
a refund of the student activity/recreation fee. C.
Advisors:
All campus organizations should have an advisor who is either a full- or
part-time faculty member or an administrative staff member. Under unusual
circumstances certain organizations may be allowed to have an alumni or
professional advisor who is not employed by Southern Polytechnic.
Authorization for these exceptions must be approved by the Dean of Students
or an authorized representative. Advisors are selected by the members of each
organization for a term of one year. After this period the organization may
renew or select another advisor. It is each organization’s responsibility to
inform the Student Activities office of the current advisor’s name. The
advisor’s primary role is to provide leadership and continuity from one year
to the next in order to maximize the beneficial experiences for students. A
statement of guidelines for advisors is available from the Student Activities
office. D.
Fraternity and Sorority Rules: 1.
In
order to be eligible for initiation, a person must be a student in good
standing. 2.
The
individual must meet all Southern Polytechnic InterGreek
Council requirements concerning initiation. 3.
All
fraternities and sororities are subject to the rules established by the
Southern Polytechnic Intergreek Council, and in
addition must meet all requirements of the Student Life Committee. E.
Athletic Regulations: 1.
In
order to be eligible for intercollegiate athletic competition, a student must
be a bona fide student in good standing, be carrying a schedule of at least
12 credit hours, and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree. (In
addition, he or she must meet any further requirements of the NAIA.) 2.
No
student may participate in more than two sports in intercollegiate
competition in any school year except by permission of the Director of
Recreational Sports and Athletics. Participating as a student manager or
assistant manager is counted as participation within the meaning of this
rule.
Student
Rights and Responsibilities
A. Academic Freedom: Academic freedom is a fundamental right of the entire Southern Polytechnic academic community, including faculty, students, and staff. Southern Polytechnic State University and the University System of Georgia have adopted the American Council on Education’s Statement on Academic Rights and Responsibilities. The following are among the major points in this document:
B. Student Responsibility: Southern Polytechnic students bear a general responsibility to support the institution’s effort to maintain a spirit of free inquiry and respect for the rights of others. This responsibility imposes a duty on students to refrain from conduct which is not consistent with the Southern Polytechnic Student Conduct Code and also to support the enforcement of civil laws where such enforcement is reasonably deemed necessary by responsible officials to the safety and well being of the members of the University community as well as the continued operation of the institution.
C. Right of Freedom of Association: Students at Southern Polytechnic are free to organize and join associations to promote their common interests. This organization is done according to the rules constituted and set forth regarding establishing student organizations. The regulations are complete and very explicit, and place cooperative responsibility for the established organization and the protection of the rights of all students.
D. Right to Listen: Students or properly established organizations (note regulations for establishing student organizations) are allowed to invite and to hear any person of their choosing for the purpose of hearing his or her ideas and opinions.
If the President of Southern Polytechnic, the Board of Regents, or an authorized designee thereof, after proper inquiry, determines that the proposed speech constitutes a clear and present danger to the ordinary operation of the University, he or she can ban the speaker.
Regulations require clearing such invitations through the Office of Student Activities for the purpose of arranging for security through the University Police Department, publicity through the Public Relations Office, notification of campus organizations, and information to the President.
E. Right to Freedom of Expression: Students at Southern Polytechnic have the right to express their opinions freely as a part of the educational process of the University. This includes the right to make complaints to University officials about unfair or abusive treatment, poor service or any other unacceptable behavior on the part of any University office, department or agency.
They must, however, respect the rights of others and allow them to be heard as they express their opinions. The students are expected to tell the truth and be mindful of the liability involved should what they express prove not to be fact. This freedom and right to expression is only a right as long as the expressions do not disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the campus.
F. Right to Fair Evaluation: Students are responsible for maintaining the standards of academic performance established by the faculty for each course in which they are enrolled. Grades and related academic evaluations should be based on considerations that are intellectually relevant to the subject matter under consideration. Students should not be disadvantaged or evaluated on the basis of their political opinions.
G. Right to File a Grievance: Students who believe that their rights have been violated may seek redress through the following procedure: For Academic Matters:
For Other Matters:
H. Should it become necessary to inspect or have access to private quarters, the procedures listed in the Residence Hall guidebook will be followed.
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