to replicas or items that resemble a firearm, an object that is capable of firing projectiles of any kind, or substances that
may endanger the welfare of individuals or the community on University premises, regardless of whether the possessor
maintains a current concealed weapon permit or is otherwise legally possessed.
12 – Disruption of University Activities
Participating in an on-campus or off-campus demonstration, civil disturbance, or conduct that prevents, limits, creates
hazards for or impairs the teaching, research, public service, community, professional, athletic, organizational,
administrative, clinical, academic, and/or ordinary business of students, faculty, and staff. Disruptions include, but are not
limited to: disruption of building services, noise disruptions, interference with or obstruction of university activities or
proceedings, prevention of access to classes and university facilities, and all other university or university approved events,
including conduct in residence halls, hospitals, clinics, practicum or any off campus activities, study or training programs;
leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area. Obstruction
of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on University premises or at University-sponsored or supervised
functions; and violation of University and campus regulations on protest/demonstration and posting. Disruption may also
include initiating or circulating a false report of a bomb, fire, or other emergency.
13 – Actions That Adversely Affect the University’s Community Interests
Conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or encouraging or failing to discourage,
another person to violate any University policy or law on University premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated
in by, the University or members of the academic community; and actions that violate laws or regulations contained in the
Student Code of Conduct and/or which substantially affect the interest of the University community even if such actions
do not occur on University premises or property or at University-sponsored events. Disorderly conduct may include, but
is not limited to, public intoxication. Complicity with any violation of the student code of conduct will also be addressed.
Being present during the planning of, implementation of, or assisting with any university policy violation is considered a
violation of that policy.
14– Misuse or Unauthorized use of University Electronic Resources and Information
Theft or other abuse of computer facilities and resources, including but not limited to: Unauthorized entry into a file, to
use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose; unauthorized transfer of a file; use of another individual’s
identification and/or password; use of computing facilities and resources to interfere with the work of another student,
faculty member or University official; use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or abusive messages; use
of computing facilities and resources to interfere with normal operation of the University computing system; Use of
computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws; Any violation of the University’s Computer and
Network Use Policy. For more information see “Computer and Network Use Policy” in Policies and Procedures.
15- Abuse of the Student Conduct System
Including but not limited to: falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a hearing officer/hearing
panel; knowingly bringing a false complaint; disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Student Code of
Conduct hearing proceeding; institution of a conduct complaint knowingly without cause; attempting to discourage an
individual’s proper participating in, or use of, the Student Conduct System; harassment (verbal or physical) and/or
intimidation of a hearing officer or hearing panel member prior to, during, and/or after a student conduct proceeding;
disclosure of information regarding any student obtained during the course of the proceeding including but not limited to
names and materials.
16–Hate Incident Violation
Defined as any offense against a person, property, group or society based upon their actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental and/or physical disability
or age. It may take the form of a threat, a physical assault, larceny-theft, vandalism or any form of intimidation. A bias-
related incident involves the same defined motivation with respect to an act not constituting a criminal offense but
nonetheless unacceptable. For information and reporting procedures, see “Hate/Bias-Related Incidents”, in Policies and
Procedures.
Notification (charge letter)