The purpose of publishing the standards of conduct is to give Registered Student Organizations general notice of prohibited conduct. The University considers the behaviors described in the following subsections as inappropriate for the University community. These behaviors are in opposition to the core values set forth in this document. These expectations and rules apply to all students, student groups, and/or student organizations. The University’s rules are not written with the specificity of a criminal statute. Students, student groups, and/or student organizations are responsible for choices they make about their actions and accepting the consequences of those choices. Attempts to commit acts prohibited by these rules may be sanctioned to the same extent as completed violations. Repeated or aggravated acts of prohibited conduct may result in progressively more severe sanctions. The following activities are prohibited:
6.1 Abuse/Endangerment
Any act that directly or indirectly creates a substantial risk to anyone’s medical or mental health or safety (including one’s own health or safety) regardless of intent.
6.2 Academic Misconduct
Knowingly or unknowingly assisting members of an RSO in violating the University Senate Policy, 109.1 Academic Integrity Policy. Violations include, but are not limited to: the unauthorized providing, sharing, distributing or selling of course materials, course information, or study aids, (including, but not limited to, exams and quizzes, class notes, homework assignments, study guides, handouts, labs, etc.).
6.3 Disruptive Conduct
Conduct that substantially interferes with University activities or with the legitimate activities of any member of the University community or the surrounding community.
6.4 Distribution/Possession of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Organizations may not supply alcohol to individuals outside of the guideline of the Alcohol Policy for Registered Student Organizations. Illegal drugs may not be supplied to individuals or on the property of RSOs.
6.5 Failure to Comply with Official Requests
Failure to comply with a legitimate request from a University official, law enforcement, or emergency personnel, in the performance of their official duties, including, but not limited to, failure to identify individuals when requested.
6.6 Failure to Comply with a Conduct Decision
Intentionally or recklessly violating the terms of any conduct sanction and/or educational condition(s) imposed in accordance with this policy.
6.7 Financial Misconduct
Misuse, knowingly or unknowingly, of RSO funds in accordance to Board of Trustees Policy and/or in accordance with RSO policy. Violations include but are not limited to:
- Breaching contractual obligations
- Using chapter funds and/or membership gathering funds for an activity, program, event, or social which violates this policy
- Using RSO funds for purposes not authorized by the RSO and/or not in accordance with this policy, Student Leadership and Involvement Policies, or University allocation fee usage.
- Misuse of Student Fees - this is inclusive of not following policies on allocation and student fee usage.
6.8 Fraternization
Engaging in events, programs, or activities, with an organization during their period of suspension, as well as any organization expelled, terminated, or otherwise unaffiliated for disciplinary reasons by the University.
6.9 Hazing
Violating University policy against hazing. Hazing is strictly prohibited.
6.10 Inappropriate Use of Space
Failure to utilize space, on campus or off campus, in accordance with the standards of the particular space.
6.11 Misuse of Policy
Filing a false complaint, using this policy to harass, intimidate, or disrupt RSOs.
6.12 Non-Compliance with Travel Policies
Failing to adhere, knowingly, or unknowingly, to Student Leadership and Involvement Travel Policy, including, but not limited to, violating limits on distance, unapproved travel, time of travel, etc.
6.13 Non-Compliance with Laws
Failing to adhere to federal, state, local, and municipal laws.
6.14 Non-Compliance with Student Leadership and Involvement Policies
Failing to adhere, knowingly, or unknowingly, to Student Leadership and Involvement Policies.
6.15 Non-Compliance with University Policies
Failing to adhere, knowingly or unknowingly, to any University policies or procedures.
6.16 Theft or Damage to Property
The unauthorized taking, destruction, misappropriation or possession of any real, personal, or intellectual property owned or maintained by the University or any individual, both on or off campus.
6.17 Violation of the Student Organization’s and/or Governing Council RSO’s Constitution and/or Governing Documents
The disregard for, knowingly or unknowingly, the written documentation which governs the organization. This includes local, regional, and national documents.