D.
Willfully disrespecting or failing to comply with the reasonable directions of law enforcement or university officials, including Campus Safety specialists, professional and student staff, who are acting in performance of their duties.
E.
Violations of other published university regulations or policies filed with the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students. Such regulations or policies may include but are not limited to the Information Technology policy, Dining Service regulations, Garret Sports and Fitness Complex rules, Residence Life policies or policies from the Office of Global Programs, the Office of Campus Safety’s parking policy, as well as those regulations relating to entry and use of university facilities and regulations governing student organizations.
F.
Violating federal, state, or local laws.
Respect for Property
Susquehanna University expects all students to demonstrate respect for personal property, community property and university property. A. B.
C.
Theft and/or unauthorized access to or use of personal property, university property or services; knowingly possessing stolen property. Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging university property, including tampering with fire safety equipment, or the personal property of others. The use of or altering of property that creates a dangerous environment for self or others.
3. UNIVERSITY CONDUCT RESOLUTION PROCESSES
Processes Susquehanna has a three-level conduct system. Depending on the alleged violation, number of violations, and student conduct history, a student may have an Informal Resolution, a Conduct Conference or a University Conduct Board Hearing. Purpose The purpose of campus conduct proceedings is to provide an evaluation of a respondent’s responsibility for violating university regulations. Formal rules of evidence shall not be applied, and deviations from prescribed procedures shall not necessarily invalidate a decision, unless significant prejudice to a participant or the university may result. Conference and Hearing Board Referrals The Community Standards Officer or designee will conduct a preliminary review to determine whether the alleged violation might result in expulsion or suspension from the university. On a case-by-case basis, student(s) who are charged with non-academic offenses will receive a charge letter outlining the violation, then be referred to a professional staff member for a Conduct Conference or to a University Conduct Board hearing. Students who, based on alleged violations, may be subject to suspension or expulsion will in all cases be entitled to a hearing before the University Conduct Board. The Community Standards Officer or designee may defer proceedings for alleged non-academic violations of the Code of Student Conduct that may result in penalties less than expulsion or suspension for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Pending charges may be withdrawn thereafter, in the discretion of the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students or designee. Types of Violations and Where They Are Referred The hearing process will depend on student conduct history and severity of violation. Conduct Conferences Minor Alcohol Minor Drugs Disordering Conduct Residence Hall Policies Minor Violation of Student Expectations
University Conduct Board Significant Alcohol Significant Amounts/Drug Selling/Trafficking Physical Violence Bias Incidents Academic Integrity Hazing
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Outside Hearing Officer Title IX Sexual Harassment Community Standards Sexual Misconduct & Gender-Based Violence
