| FACULTY COMMITMENTS |
In accordance with the University Mission Statement,
the faculty is responsible for providing an atmosphere that fosters
excellence in learning and student achievement. Faculty responsibilities
to the University are detailed in the AASU Faculty Handbook in Article
VII of the Regulations. Other relevant provisions of the Faculty Handbook
are as follows:
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The primary responsibility of a faculty member is the
advancement of knowledge through teaching and scholarship. The faculty
member is therefore committed to the development and improvement of
scholarly competence both in self and in students. (Regulations, Art.
III: Principles of Conduct; Sect. A, Para 1.) |
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As a teacher, the faculty member encourages
the free pursuit of learning in each student. The teacher exemplifies
to students the highest standards of scholarship and integrity and
encourages student adherence to such standards. Recognizing the individual
worth of each student, the teacher respects the confidential nature
of the student-teacher relationship and makes every effort to ensure
that any evaluation reflects the true merit of the student. Although
the teacher may have subsidiary interests, these interests should
never hamper or
compromise his or her responsibility to students. (Regulations, Art.
III: Principles of Conduct; Sect. A, Para 2.) |
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Academic dishonesty of any kind (giving or receiving
unauthorized help on any assignment, test, or paper) is considered
a violation of the Honor Code. At the beginning of each term it shall
be the responsibility of each teacher to make clear what shall be
considered unauthorized help in each course. (Regulations, Art.VI:
Faculty-Student Relations; Sect. A). |
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Additionally, the Faculty is committed to: |
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Reinforcing a sense of honesty and integrity in students; setting
an example by treating all students with fairness and courtesy; and
respecting diversity in all its forms. |
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Providing clear instructions in written format (e.g., in the syllabus)
for each course as to what constitutes violations of the Codes. Additional
or supplemental verbal instructions that clarify assignments may be
provided at the prerogative of the professor. |
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Designing examination and assignments that fairly and reasonably
measure the students’ level of knowledge; and using examinations/assessments
as teaching tools as well as evaluation mechanisms. |
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Using examination formats that provide clear instructions and supervision
as appropriate for examinations and assessments. |
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Communicating to all students they are expected to know, understand,
and adhere to the Honor Code and Code of Conduct. |
I. GENERAL POLICIES
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The University is dedicated not only to learning and
the advancement of knowledge, but also to the development of ethically
sensitive and responsible persons. It seeks to achieve these goals
through sound educational programs and policies governing student
conduct that encourage independence and maturity.
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The University may apply sanctions or take other appropriate
action when student conduct interferes with the University’s
(a) primary responsibility of ensuring the opportunity for attainment
of educational objectives, or (b) subsidiary responsibility of protecting
property, keeping records, providing services and sponsoring non-classroom
activities such as lectures, concerts, athletic events and social
functions.
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Student representatives shall have an opportunity to
participate in the formation and evaluation of all policies, rules,
and sanctions pertaining to student conduct. |
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Honor offenses discussed in this Code are not considered
to be all inclusive; each Department or College may also promulgate
course or discipline-specific Honor Code violations supplementing
the University Code. Such offenses shall be adjudicated according
to the University Code.
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There rules and procedures apply to all students enrolled
in AASU courses, regardless of the location or training site the course
or learning experience is conducted. |
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Some Departments may have additional rules or standards
beyond this Code that apply to all students within the Department.
It is each student’s responsibility to learn and abide by their
respective Department’s separate Code, in addition to the AASU
Code.
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| II. HONOR OFFENSES |
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Honor offenses may be of two kinds: (a) general violations
and (b) specific course or discipline-related problems as identified
by individual instructors. General Violations fall under four categories:
Plagiarism, Cheating, Fabrication, and Facilitating Academic Dishonesty.* |
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Plagiarism is the intentional offering of the words,
ideas, or computer data programs and/or graphics of others for one’s
own in any academic exercise. |
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Examples of plagiarism include (but are not limited
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The offering of another’s work, whether verbatim
or paraphased, as original material in an academic paper; |
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The offering of another’s original ideas or
concerts as one’s own, in an academic paper or assessed exercise; |
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The inclusion of another’s material
in one’s own work without appropriate or accurate citation or
credit; |
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Cheating is (a) the intentional use or attempted
use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic
exercise; and/or (b) intentional actions taken to gain unfair or undue
advantage over others. Examples of cheating include (but are not limited
to): |
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Receiving or providing unauthorized assistance on
any work required to be submitted for any course. |
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Using unauthorized materials or assistance during
an examination, including looking at another’s paper. |
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Alteration or insertion of any academic grade or
evaluation so as to obtain unearned academic credit. |
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Taking, or attempting to take, an examination for
another student. This act constitutes a violation for both the student
enrolled in the course and for the proxy or substitute. |
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Tampering with another student’s work or impairing
the professor’s ability to assess the academic preformance of
another student. |
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Using false excuses to obtain extensions of time or other considerations
which would or may yield an unfair advantage over other students. |
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Impeding the ability of students to
have fair access to materials assigned or suggested by the professor
(e.g., removal or destruction of library or other source materials).
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Fabrication is the intentional and unauthorized falsification
or invention of information or citation in an academic exercise. Examples
of fabrication include ( but are not limited to): |
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The offering of contrived or fraudulently
created information as the result of systematic research that was
never conducted. |
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The deliberate alteration of legitimate
research data to obtain a desired result. |
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The alteration or distortion of laboratory
experiments to reach a desired result. |
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The deliberate distortion of another’s
work or results in order to rebut or undermine the original author’s
work or concept. |
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Facilitating Academic Dishonesty is the intentional
help, or attempt to help, another student to violate any provision
of this Code. |
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Examples of facilitating academic
dishonesty include (but are not limited to): |
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Instigating, encouraging, or abetting
plagiarism, cheating, or fabrication in others. |
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Giving perjured testimony before the
Student Court. |
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Intimidating or attempting to intimidate
witnesses appearing before the Student Court. |
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Failing to report a suspected violation
of the Honor Court. |
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Deliberately misleading or deceiving
University administrators conducting an investigation of a violation. |
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III. REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR HONOR OFFENSES
Academic dishonesty is contrary to the purposes of the University, unfair
to other students, and demeaning to those who engage in it. It will not
be tolerated at Armstrong Atlantic State University. A suspected honor
violation may be reported in one of two ways:A. Self-reporting. Students
who have committed an honor violation should report themselves to a University
official in the Division of Student Affairs or to a faculty member.
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Anyone (faculty member or student) who is aware of an
honor violation may tell persons believed to have committed the offense
to report themselves to a University official in the Division of Student
Affairs or to a faculty no later than the end of the next class day.
After this period, the person who is aware of the violation must inform
either a University official in the Division of Student Affairs or
a faculty member. |
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Anyone (faculty member or student) who is aware of
an honor violation may report the offense directly to a University
official in the Division of Student Affairs without informing the
accused. |
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When the Division of Student Affairs receives a report
of a possible honor offense in some manner other than in person (e.g.,
in writing or voice mail), the Division of Student Affairs shall expeditiously
advise the person reporting the alleged violation that the Division
of Student Affairs has received the report. |
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Anyone wishing to report a suspected violation may come
to the Division of Student Affairs or to the Office of the Vice-President
for Academic Affairs for assistance. |
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IV. ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES FOR HONOR OFFENSES
If the severity of the offense, in the studied opinion of the faculty
member, is of a magnitude to warrant suspension or expulsion from the
University, formal adjudication procedures involving a hearing before
the Student Court are required. Lesser offenses may be handled through
an informal process in which the faculty member and the student jointly
agree to resolve the issue. Student grades for an individual assignment
and/or for the overall course will be held in abeyance until any appeals
are concluded and the final decision on the case is rendered by the appropriate
University official. Where sufficient evidence exists that a violation
of a municipal, state, or federal law has occurred, the Vice-President
for Student Affairs shall refer the case and transmit the evidence to
the appropriate law enforcement agency. The student may also be charged
with the violation of the Code of Conduct if the interest of the University
has been compromised by a student’s conduct.
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Informal adjudication procedures. |
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When a student becomes aware of another student’s
possible academic misconduct and chooses to report it to the professor,
or when the professor suspects academic misconduct, the professor
should inform the student(s) involved and undertake an investigation
of the matter. If the professor is then convinced that a minor violation
did occur, the professor and the accused have the option of attempting
to resolve the issue informally and in a non-adversarial manner. If
both agree, the following procedures may be utilized. |
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For an informal and non-adversarial adjudication the
following criteria pertain: |
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The offense must not rise to the level of
a major violation in which expulsion or suspension is a potential
penalty. |
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The faculty member will provide the student
with written notice of a scheduled meeting at least three calendar
days (excluding weekends) prior to the meeting. The purpose of the
meeting will be to review and discuss the charges before a final decision
is reached. |
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A neutral observer may be present at the
request of the faculty member to facilitate the process so that relevant
information from each party may be heard and evaluated. |
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Documentary evidence and written statements
may be relied upon by the faculty member, as long as the student is
allowed to respond to them at the meeting. Students may also be allowed
to bring relevant witnesses. |
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If the accused admits to the violation,
the professor and the student may then resolve the problem in a manner
acceptable to both. If the accused denies the violation, or does not
accept the sanction(s) determined by the professor, then the case
must be referred to the Division of Student Affairs within twenty-four
hours. |
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Should the faculty member conclude that
there was no violation of the Honor Code, the case is closed. |
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Upon conclusion of the process, the faculty
member and student must both sign and date the appropriate University
form, detailing the specific offense(s) and the penalty assessed.
Each party will retain a copy and the original shall be deposited
with the Vice-President for Student Affairs to assure that repeat
offenders are penalized accordingly. |
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The student and the professor shall both
be permitted a grace period of seventy-two hours in which to consider
the process and penalty. Within that period, either may revoke the
decision to accept the informal process and/or the penalty. |
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Should either party exercise the right
of revocation, the case will then automatically be transferred to
the Vice-President for Student Affairs for formal proceedings. |
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If the alleged violation occurs during
final examinations, a grade of Incomplete shall be issued until the
matter is resolved. |
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It is strongly recommended that the faculty member advise
and consult with the department head (or College dean, if appropriate)
throughout the process.
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Formal adjudication procedures for honor offenses. |
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If the accused opts for a hearing before the Student
Court, or if the involved faculty member deems that the alleged offense
is of sufficient severity to merit a major sanction, the following
procedures pertain: |
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The Vice-President for Student Affairs shall
conduct an investigation into the alleged offense solely to determine
whether there exists a sufficiency of cause or evidence to merit a
continuation of the proceedings. In this investigative stage, the
Vice-President for Student Affairs shall follow the standing policies
established withing the Division of Student Affairs for this purpose. |
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If the Vice-President for Student Affairs
determines that the evidence available is insufficient or likely to
be insufficient, to enable the Student Court to reach a reasonable
conclusion as to guilt or innocence, the Vice-President for Student
Affairs may, in accordance with established policies, recommend against
further proceedings. |
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The above notwithstanding, the faculty member
in whose class the alleged offense occurred shall have the right to
have the case referred to the Student Court regardless of the investigatory
conclusions of the Vice-President for Student Affairs. |
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If the alleged violation occurs
during final examinations, a grade of Incomplete shall be issued until
the matter is resolved.
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If the investigation by the Vice-President for Student
Affairs determines there is sufficient cause or evidence to enable
the Student Court to reach a reasonable conclusion as to the guilt
or innocence of the accused, the case shall be forwarded to the Student
Court. |
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The accused will be notified in writing
by the Student Court or its designated representative of the nature
and details of the alleged offense, along with the names of accusers
and principal witnesses to be brought against them. This notification
shall occur no fewer than five calendar days prior to the date of
the Student Court hearing. |
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The Court shall be convened by its presiding
officer to consider the evidence of the violation as soon as possible
after the violation is reported, but no sooner than five calendar
class days after notification of the accused. |
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A written copy of the Court’s decision
shall be given to the student concerned and to the Vice- President
for Academic Affairs as a recommendation for administrative action.
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The Court shall recommend any authorized
sanction or combination of sanctions that it deems to be warranted
by the circumstances of the case.
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Procedural Rights of Students Before
the Student Court. |
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Any student whose case is referred to the Student Court
shall be notified of such referral in writing by the Vice-President
for Student Affairs at least five calendar class days before the hearing
and shall be apprised in the notice of the charges along with the
names of the accusers and the principal witnesses.
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The accused has the right to choose an advisor.
This advisor will not participate directly in the proceedings except
to advise the client. It is customary, but not required, that the
advisor will be drawn from the University community.
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The accused and the person bringing the charges shall
be afforded an opportunity to present witnesses and documentary or
other evidence. The accused and any individual bringing the charges
shall have the right to examine all witnesses and may, where the witnesses
cannot appear because of illness or other cause acceptable to the
Court, present the sworn statement of the witnesses. The Court shall
not be bound by formal rules governing E. Major Sanctions.
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Expulsion: The permanent severance of
the student’s relationship with the University.
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Suspension: The temporary abrogation of a
student’s relationship with the University.
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Major sanctions ordinarily shall be imposed only upon the recommendation
of the Student Court. In extraordinarycircumstances, where gross violations
of conduct rules disrupt the proper functioning of the University,
students may be summarily suspended by the Vice President for Student
Affairs, or the President of the University.
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Minor Sanctions: |
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Restrictions: exclusion from such specified student
privileges as may be consistent with the offense committed. |
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Written reprimand: a written statement of disapproval
to the student which will be retained in the student’s file as
long as he remains at Armstrong Atlantic State University. |
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Disciplinary Probation: Notice to the student that any
further violation may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary
probation may include restrictions, reprimands, or other appropriate
sanctions. |
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Assignment of a grade of “0” for
either the course assignment at issue or for the overall course grade
(i.e., complete loss of credit for the course). |
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V. CONDUCT OFFENSES
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Personal misconduct which includes, but is not limitied
to the following:
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Disorderly or obscene conduct or breach of the peace
on University property or at any functions sponsored or supervised
by the University or any recognized University organization. |
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Physically assaulting, or threatening physical assault
against, any member of the faculty, administration, staff, or student
body, or any visitor to the campus.
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Sexual assault (i.e., sexual contact with the intimate
parts of a person that one is not married to for sexual gratification). |
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Sexual harassment (i.e., unwelcome sexual advances or
conduct, creation of a hostile environment as perceived by the complainant,
or the demand for sexual favors in return for some benefit.
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Any disruption of a positive learning environment in
the classroom or actions which impede the ability of other students
in the classroom to learn or the the ability of the professor to teach
(e.g., blatantly inappropriate personal behavior, cellular phones,
pagers). |
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Personal conduct on University property,
or at functions sponsored or supervised by the University or any recognized
University organization, which materially interferes with the normal
operation of the University or the requirements of appropriate discipline.
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Theft or abuse of computer facilities or computer time,
including but not limited to: |
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unauthorized entry into, or manipulation or transfer
of, a file; |
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unauthorized use of another individual’s identification
or password; |
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use of computing facilities to interfere with the work
of another student, faculty member or University official; |
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use of computing facilities
to interfere with a University computing system.
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No student shall use the University computing
facilities to violate Federal, State or local laws or University policy.
For purposes of this provision, “Computing facilities” includes
computeres and data and/or voice communications networks.
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Interfering with, or giving
false name to, or failing to cooperate with any properly identified
University employees while these persons are in the performance of
their duties. |
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Lewd, indecent, obscene conduct or expression. |
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Conduct that is a crime under the criminal
laws of Georgia, or of the United States, which takes place on University
property or at a University activity.
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.Entering, or attempting to
enter, any event which is sponsored or supervised by the University
or any recognized University organization, whether on-or off-campus,
without credentials for admission (e.g., ticket, identification card,
invitation, etc.) or other reasonable criteria established for attendance.
At these University functions a student must present proper credentials
to properly identified University faculty or staff upon request.
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The malicious or unauthorized intentional
damage or destruction of property belonging to a member of the University
community, or to a visitor of the campus. |
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Campus Disruption. Students and faculty
have the right to a campus atmosphere which is free of violence, disruption,
or distraction. The instigation or incitement of, or the participation
in, any act which endangers, disrupts, or otherwise disturbs the rights
of students or faculty, is a violation of the Code of Conduct.
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No student shall assemble on campus for
the purpose of creating a riot, destruction, or disorderly diversion
which interferes with the normal operation of the University. This
shall not be construed so as to deny any student the right of peaceful,
non-disruptive assembly.
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No student or group of students shall obstruct
the free movement of other persons about the campus or interfere with
the normal operation of the University, including teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary procedures, or other University activities.
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The abuse or unauthorized use of sound
amplification equipment indoors or outdoors during classroom hours
is prohibited. (Use of sound amplification equipment must have prior
approval by the Division of Student Affairs.) |
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Miscellaneous Violations of the Code
of Conduct: The following rules and regulations are intended to provide
a safe, secure, and productive environment for the enjoyment and appreciation
of the University community. |
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Falsification of Records |
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No student shall alter, falsify, counterfeit,
forge, or cause to be altered, falsified, counterfeited, or forged
any records, forms or documents used by the University. |
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Violation of contractual agreements between
a student and the University, including but not limited to, written
financial aid agreements will be subject to discipline under this
Code. |
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Explosives: |
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No student shall possess, furnish, sell,
or use explosives of any kind on University property or at functions
sponsored by the University or any recognized University organization. |
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No student shall make, or cause
another individual to make, false bomb threats.
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Fire Safety |
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No student shall tamper with fire safety
equipment. |
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The unauthorized possession, sale, furnishing,
or use of an incendiary device is prohibited. |
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No student shall set, or cause to be set,
any unauthorized fire in or on University property. |
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No student shall make, or cause to be
made, a false fire alarm. |
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The possession or use of fireworks on
University property or a events sponsored by the University or any
recognized University organization is prohibited. Fireworks are defined
as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or
audible effect of combustion, explosion, or detonation. |
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Weapons: |
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Students are prohibited from possession
of firearms on University property or at events sponsored or supervised
by the University or any recognized University organization. The possession
or use of any other offensive weapon is prohibited. (Exceptions may
be made for official use authorized by the University or as authorized
by special procedures approved by the Criminal Justice Training Center
for its students who are sworn peace officers.)
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Hazing: |
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All rites and ceremonies of
induction, initiation, continued membership, or orientation into University
life or into the life of any University group which tend to promote
or inflict physical or mental suffering, or include the destruction
of public or private property, are prohibited.
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Joint Responsibility for Infractions: |
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Students who knowingly act in concert to
violate University regulations have individual and joint responsibility
for such violations.
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Student Identification Cards: |
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Lending, selling, or otherwise transferring
a student identification card is prohibited. |
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The use of a student identification card
by anyone other than its original holder is prohibited. |
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Theft: |
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No student shall take, attempt to take,
or keep in his possession items belonging to students, faculty, staff,
student groups, or visitors to the campus without proper authorization.
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Drugs: |
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The possession or use (without valid medical
or dental prescription), manufacture, furnishing, or sale of substances
controlled by Federal or Georgia law is prohibited. |
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Alcohol: |
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Neither alcoholic beverages nor their consumption
are permitted in any University facilities, buildings, or property
except as provided for in the standing University policy on alcohol.
This exemption notwithstanding, under no circumstances is anyone under
the age of 21 permitted to consume alcoholic beverages in any University
facilities, buildings, or property. |
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Gambling: |
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The playing of cards or any other game
of chance or skill for money or other items of value is prohibited. |
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Tobacco: |
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Use of all tobacco products is prohibited
in all University buildings. |
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Unauthorized Entry or Use of University Facilities: |
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No student shall make unauthorized entry
into any University building, office or other facilities, nor shall
any person remain without authorization in any building after normal
closing hours. |
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No student shall make unauthorized use
of any University facility. |
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Repeated violations of published rules
or regulations of the University, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness
or inability to conform to the Code of Conduct, will result in sanctions
of escalating severity.
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Violation of Outside Law:
Violation of local, state or federal law, on or off the campus, constitutes
a violation of the Code of Conduct and may result in administrative
University sanctions in addition to those of the appropriate law enforcement
department.
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Additional Violations: Under this Code
of Conduct, sanctions may be imposed for the violation of any University
rule subsequently promulgated by the University.
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Group Offenses: |
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Offenses by recognized groups fall under the jurisdiction
of the Student Activities Committee and shall be referred to that
committee for action. |
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Actions of individual members of a group which constitute
a conduct offense shall be dealt with under the provision of the Student
Code of Conduct. |
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VI. REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCT OFFENSES
It is imperative that all conduct violations be adjudicated promptly and
fairly. Therefore, all conduct violations will be immediately reported
to a University official in the Division of Student Affairs by any person
who has knowledge of the commission of any such violation.
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VII. ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES CONDUCT OFFENSES
Where sufficient evidence exists that a violation of a municipal, state,
or federal law may have occurred, the Vice-President for Student Affairs
shall refer the case and transmit the evidence to the appropriate law
enforcement agency. The student may also be charged with the violation
of the Code of Conduct if the interest of the University has been abused
by a student’s conduct.
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Formal adjudication procedures for
conduct offenses. (NB: there are no informal adjudication procedures
for conduct offenses; all such violations must utilize the following
steps.) |
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The Vice-President for Student Affairs
shall insure that the best interests of any accused student are served,
regardless of whether disciplinary action is taken, by making sure
that the student is advised of his rights. |
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Where the evidence establishes that
a conduct offense may have occurred, the Vice-President for Student
Affairs shall advise the accused of the charges being considered.
The student then has the right to have the offense handled administratively
by the Vice-President for Student Affairs or to have the case referred
to the Student Court. |
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If the student prefers that the case
not be referred to the Student Court, the student shall be required
to sign a document waiving the right to such a hearing. |
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The case will then be adjudicated by
a University official in the Division for Student Affairs. |
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If the accused opts for a hearing before
the Student Court, the accused will be notified in writing by the
Student Court or its designated representative of the nature and details
of the alleged offense, along with the names of accusers and principal
witnesses to be brought against them. This notification shall occur
no fewer than five calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.
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If the student chooses to have the case
heard by the Student Court, the Court shall be convened by its presiding
officer to consider the evidence of the violation as soon as possible
after the violation is reported, but no sooner than five calendar
class days after notification of the accused.
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A written copy of the Court’s decision
shall be given to the student concerned and to the Vice-President
for Student Affairs as a recommendation for administrative action. |
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The Court shall recommend any authorized
sanction or combination of sanctions which it deems to be warranted
by the circumstances of the case. |
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Procedural Rights of Students. |
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Any student whose case is referred to
the Student Court shall be notified of such referral in writing by
the Vice-President for Student Affairs at least three class days before
the hearing and shall be apprised in the notice of the charges along
with the names of the accusers and the principal witnesses.
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The accused has the right to choose an advisor. This advisor
will not participate directly in the proceedings except to advise
the client. It is customary, but not required, that the advisor
will be drawn from the University community.
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The accused and the person bringing the charges shall be afforded
an opportunity to present witnesses and documentary or other evidence.
The accused and any individual bringing the charges shall have the
right to cross examine all witnesses and may, where the witnesses
cannot appear because of illness or other cause acceptable to the
Court, present the sworn statement of the witnesses. The Court shall
not be bound by formal rules governing the presentation of evidence,
and it may consider any evidence presented which is of probative
value in the case.
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The accused may not be made to bear witness against themselves.
The Court may not take the refusal of the accused to testify as
evidence of guilt, but this proviso does not give the accused immunity
from a hearing or from recommendations reached in a hearing simply
because the accused does not testify.
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The accused shall have access to a tape of the hearing, upon
request of the student.
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6. |
The substantive facts of a case may be reopened for consideration
by the Student Court upon initiation of the accused.
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All witnesses will be sequestered from the hearing room during
the course of a hearing.
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Witnesses may not discuss a pending case.
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By prior agreement, the accused will be allowed such observers
of the hearing as may be commensurate with the space available.
Otherwise, to protect the privacy rights of the accused, hearings
will be closed, except that the University may also have observers
in additon to the advisors to the Student Court.
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Major Sanctions. |
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Expulsion: The permanent
severance of the student’s relationship with the University.
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Suspension: The temporary abrogation of a student’s relationship
with the University.
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Major sanctions ordinarily shall be imposed only upon the recommendation
of the Student Court. In extraordinary circumstances, where gross
violations of conduct rules disrupt the proper functioning of the
University, students may be summarily suspended by the Vice-President
for Student Affairs, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, or the
President of the University |
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Minor Sanctions. |
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Restrictions: exclusion
from such specified student privileges as may be consistent with the
offense committed.
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Written reprimand: a written statement of disapproval to the student
which will be retained in the student’s file as long as he remains
at Armstrong Atlantic State University.
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Restitution: Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of
property. This may be in the form of appropriate service or other
compensations and may be imposed in addition to other sanctions.
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Disciplinary Probation: Notice to the student that any further
violation may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary probation
may include one or more of the following: restrictions, reprimand,
and/or restitution.
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VIII.THE STUDENT CONDUCT COMMITTEE, THE STUDENT COURT
AND ADVISORS TO THE STUDENT COURT
| A. Student Conduct Committee: |
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The Student Conduct Committee shall be responsible
to the faculty for recommending policies relating to the Academic
Honor Code and the Code of Conduct, for formulating or approving rules,
enforcement procedures, and sanctions within the framework of existing
policies, and for recommending changes in the administration of any
aspects of the Honor Code and the Student Code of Conduct. The Conduct
Committee will also interview and select members for the Student Court.
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The Committee shall consist of five faculty members,
the Vice-President for Student Affairs and four students. The four
students will be the President and Vice-President of the Student Court,
the President of the Student Government Association, and one student-at-large.
The faculty members will be appointed by the faculty in accordance
with the faculty statutes. |
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The Vice-President for Student Affairs shall assist
the Conduct Committee in the development of policy and in the discharge
of its responsibilities. He shall coordinate the activities of all
officials, committees, student groups, and tribunals for student conduct. |
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All regulations or rules relating to student conduct
that are proposed by any University official, committee or student
group, and for which sanctions may be imposed in the name of the University,
must be submitted to the Committee for consideration and review prior
to submission to the faculty and the student body. The Committee shall
have ten days in which to review the same. |
| B. Student Court: |
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The Student Committee will be selected by the Student
Court Selection Committee and will be composed of no less than twelve
students. Due consideration will be given to equitable apportionment
of such members on the basis of academic class, race, and sex. Students
on academic probation may not serve. All appointments will be issued
and accepted in writing. Appointments will be made as needed to keep
the Student Court staffed to do business in a prompt manner. These
appointments may constitute permanent or temporary replacements as
the Student Conduct Committee deems necessary. |
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The Student Court will elect President, Vice-President,
and a Secretary from its membership. The President will preside at
all meetings. The Vice-President will assume the duties of the President
if the President is absent. A quorum of the Court shall consist of
seven members. A two-thirds majority secret ballot vote is required
to reach a finding of guilty. Sanctions and other issues may be decided
by simple majority vote.
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Student Court Members shall examine their consciences
carefully to determine whether they can, in good conscience, serve
on a panel hearing a particular case. In the event that there is any
doubt whatsoever, such members shall excuse themselves from duty on
the panel in question.
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An advisor and an associate advisor to the Student
Court shall be appointed by the President of the University. |
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Ordinarily the advisor will serve in that office for one year only
and usually will be succeeded in the position by the associate advisor.
Therefore, after the initial appointments, the associate advisor will
be appointed each year. The succession of an associate to the advisor
position should occur on the last day of Spring Semester. If, for
any reason, the advisor is unable to complete his/her term, the associate
advisor shall succeed to the office of advisor and another associate
advisor shall be appointed by the above procedures. If neither advisor
is on campus, a temporary advisor will be appointed.
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It shall be the duty of the advisor to consult with the Court and
to offer advice to the President and the members of the Court on substantive
and procedural questions. The advisor, or the associate advisor in
the event the advisor is unable to attend, shall be present at all
meetings and hearings of the Court. The advisor may not vote or participate
directly in the conduct of hearings before the Court except through
the chair, or acting chair of the Court. The advisor should be governed
at all times by the principle that a hearing before the Student Court
is primarily the responsibility of the students. |
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IX. APPEALS PROCEDURES
| A. |
Determination of guilt or imposition of punishment:
The accused shall have no right of appeal, in any forum, from either
the determination of guilt or the punishment imposed, if any.
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Procedural irregularities or flaws: The accused shall
have the right of appeal only for possible procedural flaws or irregularities
that are sufficient to deny, or give the appearance of denying, inherent
fairness and justice to the accused.
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The student shall have five days from the receipt of
notice of the final administrative action by the Vice-President for
Student Affairs to appeal to the President of the University, provided
that the basis for the apeal is limited to procedural irregularities
of flaws. |
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X. SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT COURT
| A. |
As an institutional means of responding to reported
infractions of the Honor Code and the Code of Conduct, the Student
Court is ultimately responsible to the President of the University. |
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The Vice-President for Student Affairs and the Advisors
will, in accordance with Article V, Section B.5 of the Statutes in
the University Faculty Handbook, provide general supervision of the
Student Court and will provide other guidance or services as directed
by the President of the University. |
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Taped records of all testimony, and exhibits of evidence
which by their nature may reasonably be maintained, shall be held
in the Division of Student Affairs. |
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XI. REVISION OF THE CODES
| A. |
Revision or amendment of misconduct offenses by the
Student Court Committee will require confirmation by majority vote
of those faculty and student members voting and will require that
two-thirds of the Committee be present.
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All amendments establishing additional rules of conduct
and/or imposing sanctions shall be placed in writing and issued at
least once in an official publication. The University’s failure
to comply with these requirements shall be a complete defense to any
charge of violation of a rule of which the student has no actual knowledge.
A student’s failure to familiarize himself with these additional
rules shall be posted on the bulletin board in the Memorial College
Center for a period of ten days before the effective date thereof.
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