Regulations & Procedures Governing Conduct of Students & Maintenance of Order Policy

The university is committed to encourage and preserve freedom of inquiry and freedom of expression throughout the academic community. All students of the college have the right of free access to the activities of the institution without physical interference, harassment or intimidation. The university provides means for students who participate in policy making decisions and to discuss their problems directly with faculty and administration with the expectation that appropriate and expeditious actions in academic and non-academic matters may be anticipated through established democratic channels. Each student of the college is obligated to conduct themselves lawfully, maturely and shares the responsibility for maintaining standards of behavior essential to the orderly conduct and continuity of the university's function as an educational institution. Students, similar to other members of the university, are free within the law to manifest protest and dissent or support and assent in a peaceful,orderly manner that does not restrain or attempt to restrain the freedom of expression,inquiry or movement of others. A student who disrupts the operation of the university or obstructs or physically interferes with the personal or property rights and/or safety of others on the campus may be ejected from the campus by officers of this university and charged with misconduct by the university in accordance with established due process as set forth in the handbook of university regulations. The university has an obligation to assure the continuity of the educational process by providing for the safety of individuals, the protection of property and the maintenance of public order.

University Discipline & Civil Law

 Students are expected to abide by local, State and Federal laws. This institution will provide no sanctuary for those who violate such laws. A student tried and convicted by a civil or criminal court may also thereby be considered in breach of university discipline, but the university must prove, by means of a hearing and due process safeguards, that the student has acted in a way that adversely affects or seriously interferes with the normal educational function of the university, or that injures or endangers the welfare of any other members of the university community.

Regulations

Regulations related to conduct of students are contained within the University’s Student Conduct Manual. Violations of the provisions of the Student Conduct Manual may result in disciplinary action by the University in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Student Conduct Manual.