Campus Discipline & Alcohol Violations
For any offense that is
motivated by bias, the sanction imposed may be “enhanced” or made
more severe. An offense motivated by bias is any offense wherein the
accused intentionally selects the alleged victim because of the
alleged victim’s race, creed, disability, color, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, public
assistance status, or inclusion in any group or class protected by
state or federal law. By formulating a general code of conduct, the
University does not absolve the students from accepting
responsibility for their behavior. Rather, it reaffirms the
principle of student freedom that is coupled with an acceptance of
full responsibility for individual action and the consequences of
such action. The following is a list of prohibited conduct.
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1. Academic Integrity
Failure to show integrity in
meeting academic obligations includes but is not limited to
cheating, plagiarism, and the unauthorized use of materials prepared
by another person. (See also,
Academic Honesty Policy and
Grade Appeal Policy.) The term “cheating”
includes, but is not limited to:
- engaging in academic
fraud alone or with others.
- computer fraud or
unauthorized access.
- illicit attempts to
influence grading.
- failing to abide by
test-taking procedures.
- signing the class
attendance roster for an absent student.
- deceiving the instructor
by falsely claiming attendance or participation in a class
project or activity.
- falsifying, fabricating,
destroying, altering, or otherwise tampering with academic
records or research results.
- impersonating another
student, either in examination or other class meetings.
The term "plagiarism"
includes, but is not limited to:
- the use, by paraphrase or
direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of
another person without full and clear acknowledgement; or
- the unacknowledged use of
materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in
the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
- use of any unauthorized
assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations.
- dependence upon the aid
of sources (beyond those authorized by the instructor) in
writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or
carrying out other assignments; or
- the acquisition, without
permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to
a member of the University faculty or staff.
- the advertisement,
solicitation, or sale of term papers or research papers.
- submitting course
assignments that are not your own.
- submitting the same paper
in different classes without prior approval from both
instructors.
- downloading material off
the Internet without prior approval from both instructors.
- downloading material off
the Internet without proper citation.
- obtaining academic
benefits through inappropriate application of technology.
2. Computer Misuse
Theft or other abuse of
computer hardware, or software, including but not limited to:
a.
Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read or change the
contents, or for any other purpose.
b.
Unauthorized transfer of a file.
c.
Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and
password.
d.
Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of
another student, faculty member, or University official.
e.
Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages.
f.
Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation
of the University computing system.
g.
Theft or damage to computer equipment, software, electronic
mail, or computer process.
The entire MSUM Computer
and Network Use Guidelines are available at:
www.mnstate.edu/it/policy/computer_policies.htm.
3. Complicity in
Prohibited acts
Knowingly, recklessly, or
willfully encouraging or assisting others to commit such acts are
prohibited by this code and may be sanctioned to the same extent as
if one has committed the violation.
4. Disruption of
Operations of the University
Unreasonably interfering or
preventing the regular and essential operation of the University,
which includes but is not limited to: studying, teaching, research,
programs, services, and the administration of fire, police or
emergency services.
5. Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive student behavior in
the classroom is defined as behavior which interrupts, obstructs, or
inhibits the teaching and learning processes. The faculty member
determines what is disruptive. Disruptive behavior may take many
forms: persistent questioning, incoherent comments, verbal attacks,
unrecognized speaking out, incessant arguing, intimidating language,
and inappropriate gestures.
6. Disruptive
Demonstration
Participation in a campus
demonstration which disrupts the normal operations of the University
and infringes on the rights of other members of the University
community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or
normal activities within any campus building or area; intentional
obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement,
either pedestrian or vehicular, on campus.
7. False Complaint
Filing a complaint
falsely accusing another student with violating a provision of this
code or falsely accusing a University employee of misconduct. Also
includes making any intentional false claim, charge, or statement
against any member of the University community to harass, defame, or
intimidate that individual.
8. Falsification of
Records/Representation
Forgery, alteration of, (i.e.
parking permit parking ticket, etc.), or unauthorized use of any
University document or instrument of identification. Falsely
claiming to represent the University or a student organization of
the University.
9. Fire/Arson
Starting a fire or attempting
to start a fire. Intentionally or recklessly activating a fire alarm
without cause; damaging fire safety equipment or initiating a false
report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency on
University premises.
10. Gambling
Gambling for money or other
things of value on campus or at University sponsored activities
excepts as permitted by law.
11. Hazing
An act which endangers the
mental or physical health or safety of a person, subjects a person
to public humiliation or ridicule, or which destroys or removes
public or private property for the purpose of initiation, admission
into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership
in a student group, organization, or athletic team.
Such activities and situations
include, but are not limited to:
a. Sleep deprivation or causing
excessive fatigue;
b. Engaging in public stunts,
jokes or degrading games and activities;
c. Compelled ingestion of any
substance;
d. Forced servitude;
e. Paddling in any form;
f. Forced tattooing or branding;
g. Late night activities that
interfere with academic and occupational activities.
The express or implied consent
of the victim to any activity covered by the foregoing definition
does not validate or excuse the activity.
12. Interfering with
Judicial Procedures
Interfering with judicial
procedures or outcomes includes but is not limited to:
falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information before
a hearing officer or judicial board; knowingly instituting a
complaint without cause; harassment and/or intimidation of any
member of the judicial board or University personnel before, during
or after a proceeding; or failure to comply with sanctions imposed
by a hearing officer or the judicial board.
13. Laws & Ordinances
Violation of local ordinances,
federal or state law on University premises or at University
sponsored or supervised activities, where said violation poses a
substantial threat to the safety and/or welfare of campus community
members.
14. Official
Compliance
Failure to comply with the
directions of University officials including, but not limited to,
campus security, residence hall staff, faculty or administrators
acting in the performance of their duties; failure to present
identification upon request to University personnel in the
performance of their duties. Failure to complete a specified student
conduct sanction or violating the terms of a disciplinary probation.
15. Physical Harm &
Threat
Intentionally, recklessly, or
negligently causing physical harm or threatening to cause harm, to
any person on University property or at University sponsored
activities. This includes but is not limited to assault, battery or
any form of fighting.
16. Harassment &
Sexual Harassment
Students are prohibited from
harassing any other person by making repeated and/or unwelcome
sex-related comments, sexual overtures, verbal threats, or physical
behavior. (See also Non-discrimination, harassment/violence
policies.) All alleged complaints will follow
MnSCU 1B.1.
17. Sexual Violence
Sexual misconduct is
non-consensual physical contact of a sexual nature including but not
limited to sexual physical abuse, rape, acquaintance rape, or any
other form of sexual assault. Consent in a sexual relationship must
be clear, spoken, and mutual. Consent can never be assumed and is
never present when one is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs. (See
also
MSUM Sexual Violence Policy & Procedure)
18. Skateboarding,
In-line skates, and Bicycles
Skateboards, In-line skates
and bicycles are prohibited inside University buildings.
19. Stalking
Stalking is defined as
engaging in intentional conduct in a manner that would cause a
reasonable person under the circumstances to feel oppressed,
persecuted, or intimidated. (In some instances, stalking can be
considered a gross misdemeanor.
20. Vandalism,
Defacement & Damage to Property
Intentionally taking,
attempting to take or unauthorized borrowing, damaging or destroying
property belonging to the University (on- and off- campus), a
visitor of the University or a member of the University community.
21. Theft, Fraud and Deception
To obtain, without, or exercise control over a property as a
result of deception and with intent to deprive the other person
of property. These actions may include, but are not limited to,
receiving money or property by making false promises, fictional
excuses, or coercion to intimidate and influence another person.
This also includes identity theft, fraud and wrongful sale of
another's property or knowingly possessing or using stolen
property.
22. Unauthorized Use
of University Property
Unauthorized presence in or
use of University premises, facilities or property (i.e., telephone,
computer or mail system which includes but is not limited to an
unauthorized presence in any University building), including the
unauthorized use of the University’s name, logo, initials,
trademarks or other University identified imagery.
23.
Psychological/Emotional Abuse
Psychological/ emotional
abuse, intimidation, harassment or stalking of a member of the
University community or through other persons or use of electronic
or other communication devices such as video, computers or
telephone. Includes, but is not limited to language or actions which
are uncivil, disruptive or abusive. (See also “stalking”, “hazing”
and “sexual harassment” violations.)
24. Unlawful Use or
Possession of weapons/firearms
The possession of any
weapon or instrument used in such a manner as to threaten or inflict
injury to another person is prohibited on campus. “Weapon” is
broadly defined to include but is not limited to: explosives,
explosive fuels, dangerous chemicals, billy clubs, bows, fireworks,
dangerous knives, and guns. Minnesota law states weapon is defined
as “an object used in the manner it was not intended to be used.”
See
Weapons Policy.
Unlawful Use &
Possession of Alcohol
All alleged
complaints will follow the
MSUM
Alcohol & Other Drug Policy.
The unlawful use,
possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
at University sponsored events, on or off campus, is prohibited by
Minnesota State Law (§340A). An alcoholic beverage is defined as any
beverage containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by
volume and includes intoxicating and non-intoxicating malt liquor
(Minnesota Statues § 340A.101).
Students should note that
even though they are of legal age to consume or possess alcohol,
MSUM and MnSCU policies prohibit the use or possession of alcohol or
illegal drugs on campus.
The abuse of alcohol and
drugs has a way of creating turmoil more than just physically and
socially; abuse also can create havoc with mental and emotional
stability. Many people underestimate the influence that use/abuse of
alcohol and other drug can have on an individual’s life.
Since involvement with
alcohol or other drugs may be associated with medical and
psychological problems, students may be referred or refer themselves
to the counseling and medical resources of the University. For
students seeking help for an alcohol or other drug related problem,
confidential assistance is available through the following offices:
Hendrix Health Center 2853, Counseling Center, 2227.
Campus Discipline
& Alcohol/OD Violations
Students believed to have
violated any of the above laws or regulations regarding alcohol
will be held accountable for that behavior. If you choose to
violate any of these standards, you should be aware that being
under the influence of alcohol will not excuse any action nor
mitigate any degree of accountability for the behaviors which
may result from your intoxication.
Unlawful Use &
Possession of Drugs
All alleged
complaints will follow the
MSUM
Alcohol & Other Drug Policy.
Unlawful use, possession,
and distribution of any controlled substance, drugs, illegal
contraband, or drug paraphernalia on University property including
residence halls or at University sponsored events on and off campus.
This is also prohibited by federal and Minnesota State Law (§340A).
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