Student Code of Conduct at SUNY Plattsburgh - College Regulations

Student Code of Conduct

• I. College Regulations
• II. Organization of the College Judicial System
• III. Judicial System Procedures
• IV. Student Rights When Charged With a Violation
• V. Judicial Sanctions
• VI. Policies Pertaining to the Judicial System

• Overview

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SUNY Plattsburgh Student Code of Conduct (2009-2010)

I. College Regulations

Section 1: Academic Dishonesty

Cheating and Plagiarism are the willful misrepresentation of all or part of another's work as one's own.

• 1.01 Cheating in all its forms, or attempting to cheat is prohibited. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to: Copying  another's answers or giving or receiving un-permitted aid during classroom or take-home examinations or on assignments, papers, research reports and projects.
• 1.02 Plagiarism, in all its forms is prohibited. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to: the use or presentation of the ideas or words of another, whether from print, digital, or aural sources as one's own, failure to cite the source of information and ideas taken from the works of others.

Section 2: Aiding and Abetting

A student aiding and abetting another person in violation of a College regulation will be subject to disciplinary action.

Section 3: Alcohol

• 3.01 The Alcohol Policy of SUNY Plattsburgh is in compliance with New York State Laws and local City Ordinances, which prohibits the following:

• Sale of alcohol without a license
• Sale or giving alcohol to any person under the age of 21
• Purchase of any alcoholic beverage by any person under the age of 21
• Posession of alcohol with the intent to consume any alcoholic beverage by any person under the age of 21
• Posession of an open alcohol container in a Public Place 

• 3.02 Possession of an open alcohol container on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, outside the legal and personal posession in Residence Halls, as defined in the Residence Hall Manual, or at an event catered by Campus Dining Services, is prohibited.
• 3.03 Alcohol events or parties are not permitted in Residence Halls. Only legal and personal consumption of alcohol, as defined in the Residence Hall Manual, is permitted in college Residence Halls.
• 3.04 Persons under 21 years of age may not be in posession of alcohol on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, nor may they be present where there is an open alcohol container, with the exception of events catered by Campus Dining Services, on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Empty alcohol containers shall be considered "open alcohol containers" on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

Section 4: Animals

• 4.01 Animals are not permitted in campus buildings.
• 4.02 Students who allow their pets to run loose on campus or allow them to create disturbances subject them to impoundment and subject themselves to disciplinary action.

Section 5: Computer Use Violations

Students using College computer facilities or services are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing their use as set forth by the Office of Computing and Media Services. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial procedures.

Section 6: Damage to Property

Willful or careless destruction, defacement of or tampering with College property or property of others is prohibited.

Section 7: Disorderly Conduct

• 7.01 Any offensive or disorderly act or display which interferes with the rights of others is prohibited.
• 7.02 Harassment, threats, physical abuse or the threat of Physical abuse including bias related incidents are prohibited.

Section 8: Drugs

• 8.01 Illegal possession of or using controlled drugs or drug paraphernalia, as defined in the New York State Penal Law, is prohibited.
• 8.02 Attendance at a gathering where illegal drugs have been used constitutes a violation.

Section 9: Endangerment

Reckless or intentional acts which endanger, or put at risk, the welfare of oneself or others are prohibited. Threats, in any form, of behavior that could endanger oneself or others is prohibited. Compromising the security measures of the campus will constitute a violation of College Policy.

Section 10: Failure to Comply with Direction of College Official

Failure to comply with the directions of College officials acting in the performance of their official duties is prohibited.

Section 11: False Alarms, Fire Safety

• 11.01 Intentionally setting a fire without proper authorization or giving false alarm of a fire is prohibited.
• 11.02 Tampering with fire alarm devices or fire equipment is prohibited.
• 11.03 Failure to adhere to fire evacuation procedures is prohibited.

Section 12: Falsification of Information

• 12.01 Willful falsification of information on College records or to College officials is prohibited.
• 12.02 Willfully providing false information for purposes of obtaining services is prohibited.
• 12.03 Possession or use of another person's I.D. card or an invalid I.D. is prohibited.

Section 13: Firearms, Fireworks, Explosives, Weapons

• 13.01 It is prohibited to carry or contain firearms, ammunition, gun powder, air rifles, air pistols, paintball guns or guns of any kind on campus.
• 13.02 Possession or use of fireworks on the College campus is prohibited.
• 13.03 Possession or use of knives or other weapons, dangerous chemicals, flammable liguids, explosive materials, except as authorized in supervised academic programs, is strictly prohibited on the College campus.

Section 14: Greek Social Organization Violations

Students are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing Greek Social Organizations, as set forth in the Fraternal Standards Manual available at the Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial procedures. (e.g., Accepting membership into an organization not eligible to have new members due to the Group's suspension or withdrawal of recognition is a violation.)

Section 15: Guests

Students are responsible for informing their guests of College regulations and will be held accountable for the behavior of their guests.

Section 16: Hazing

• 16.01 Hazing in every form is prohibited. Hazing is considered to be interference with the personal liberty of others and includes any act of domination by some students over others which may lead to injury, emotional disturbance, physical discomfort or humiliation.
• 16.02 Harassment by banter, ridicule or criticism or playing abusive and humiliating tricks or pranks are prohibited.
• 16.03 Hazing which involves the forced consumption of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.

Section 17: Library Violations

Students using College library facilities or services are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing the library as set forth in the library brochure available in the library. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial procedures.

Section 18: Obstruction of College Activities

Obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other College activities, including public service functions or other authorized activities on campus is prohibited.

Section 19: Residence Hall Violations

Students are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing residence life as set forth in the Housing Manual, furnished to each student along with a Housing License Agreement. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial procedures.

Section 20: Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Harassment

• 20.01 Sexual Exploitation is prohibited.
• 20.02 Sexual Harassment is prohibited.

Section 21: Theft

• 21.01 Theft of property on the College campus is prohibited.
• 21.02 Theft of services on the College campus is prohibited.
• 21.03 Removal of College property from common use areas is not permitted.
• 21.04 Removal of books or other items from College facilities without following prescribed procedures is prohibited.
• 21.05 Possession of property illegally procured is prohibited.

Section 22: Trespass

Entering any College facility except in accordance with established regulations is prohibited.

Section 23: Use of the College Name

Use of the name or logo of the College is prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing by the President of the College or delegated representative.  Students are prohibited from falsely presenting themselves as entities of the College beyond the normal scope of activities associated with their student or employment status.

Section 24: Violation of Condition of Judicial Action

Students who violate the conditions of judicial actions placed upon them are thereby in violation of College regulations and may be subject to further disciplinary action or an additional Judicial sanction as described in Section 5 of this manual.

Section 25: Violations of Civil or Criminal Law

Violation of Federal, state, or local laws in a way that affects the College community's pursuit of its educational purposes is prohibited and may subject students to disciplinary action. Such violation may be established independent of and prior to a criminal conviction.

Section 26: Violent behavior

• 26.01 Violent behavior is prohibited.
• 26.02 Behavior that is considered Stalking is prohibited.
• 26.03 Dating Violence and Domestic Violence are prohibited.
• 26.04 Sexual Assault is prohibited.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the Judicial Process at Plattsburgh State, please contact:

Dean of Students Office  
Location: 602 Kehoe Administration Building
Phone: (518) 564-3282
Fax: (518) 564-3824

Email: judicial@plattsburgh.edu

Address: 101 Broad Street, SUNY Plattsburgh, 602 Kehoe Administration Building, Plattsburgh, NY 12901