Witness: Either party may present witnesses who have relevant information to the outcome of the hearing. The investigator may meet with these witnesses to gather information and statements. Witnesses will only be present in the hearing at the beginning of the process and during their own statements.
2. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The following misconduct would constitute a violation in which a student, group of students, student team, or student organization could be found responsible and held accountable through the university conduct system.
Academic Integrity
Susquehanna University expects that all students will act in a manner that reflects personal and intellectual honesty. A. Engaging in conduct that involves cheating, plagiarism, academic negligence or dishonesty. B. Audio and video recording of class lectures, discussions, or presentations without prior written permission.
Respect for Self
Susquehanna University expects that all students will act in a manner that respects their own health and well-being, especially the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. A. Engaging in behavior that threatens the health and safety of oneself. B. Engaging in irresponsible, unsafe or otherwise improper behavior involving illegal drugs or controlled substances on or off campus, including by the: 1. Use, possession or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substances or drug paraphernalia. 2. Unauthorized possession, misuse, manufacturing, adulteration or redistribution of prescription or other legal drugs, synthetic drugs or household products. 3. Operation of a vehicle or machinery while under the influence of illegal drugs or controlled substances. C.
Engaging in irresponsible, unsafe or otherwise improper behavior involving alcohol on or off campus, including by: 1. Purchasing, possessing, consuming or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages under 21 years of age. 2. Serving, distributing, furnishing or otherwise providing alcohol to individuals under 21 years of age. 3. Hosting, facilitating or otherwise participating in drinking games. 4. Using devices or engaging in physical activities/actions designed for the rapid consumption of alcohol (e.g., funnels, beer bongs). 5. Attempting to force or induce others to drink against their expressed desire. 6. Serving or consuming alcohol from common-source containers (e.g., kegs, barrels, pails, punch bowls), except when expressly authorized by the University. 7. Possessing alcoholic beverages in areas on campus other than where expressly permitted by University policy, including in the room of an underage student, in the public or similar common areas of residence halls and other university buildings, and outdoors on campus. 8. Hosting, facilitating or otherwise participating in on-campus events or parties involving alcohol that have not received required University authorization. 9. Level of intoxication representing a danger to personal health or safety. 10. Public drunkenness. 11. Open alcohol containers in non-controlled public areas. 12. Possessing or consuming beverages containing grain alcohol 13. Operating a vehicle or machinery while under the influence of alcohol.
Respect for Others
Susquehanna University expects that all students will act in a civil manner that reflects maturity, social responsibility, and respect for others, the Selinsgrove community and the Susquehanna Community.
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