Code of Student Behavior Index

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SECTION 601: Right and Responsibilities of Community: A Code of Student Behavior [August 2005]
SOURCE: NDSU President

Index

Introduction
1. Preamble
2. General Behavior Code
	2.1 General Student Responsibilities
	2.2 Persons Covered Under This Code
	2.3 Off-Campus Acts
	2.4 NDSU Student Employees
	2.5 Inappropriate Behavior by Student Athletes
	2.6 Violations of Law
	2.7 Bias-Motivated Violations
	2.8 Repeated Code Violations
	2.9 Designees
	2.10 Final Code Authority
3. Behavior Expectations and Responsibilities
	General Complaint Procedures
4. Respect for the NDSU Community
	4.1 Violations of Law
	4.2 Alcohol/Drug Use
	4.3 Animals
	4.4 Attempts to commit acts prohibited
	4.5 Complicity in Prohibited Acts
	4.6 Bad Debts/Financial Responsibility
	4.7 On-Campus Living Requirement for Students Under 19 Years of Age
	4.8 Computer Related Inappropriate Behavior
	4.9 Deception/Falsification/ Misrepresentation
	4.10 Disruption of University Business
	4.11 Gambling/Raffles
	4.12 Failure to Comply
	4.13 Identification
	4.14 Bribery
	4.15 Failure to Appear
	4.16 Misuse of Proprietary Information
	4.17 Personal Inappropriate Behavior Not on University Property
	4.18 Property Violations
	4.19 Sales
	4.20 Telephone & Related Equipment Abuse
	4.21 Traffic Safety
	4.22 Unauthorized Entry/Use of Facilities
5. Respect for the Protection and Rights of Others
	5.1 Physical Abuse
	5.2 Physical Behavior
	5.3 Assault
	5.4 Aggravated Assault
	5.5 Verbal Behavior
	5.6 "Fighting Words"
	5.7 Intimidation
	5.8 Unauthorized Surveillance
	5.9 Discrimination/Sexual Harassment/ Harassment/Other Prohibited Acts
	5.10 Disorderly Conduct
	5.11 Lewd, Indecent or Obscene Behavior
	5.12 Endangerment of Individuals or the Safety of Individuals
	5.13 Firearms/Explosives/Other Weapons
	5.14 Hazing
	5.15 Sexual Offenses, Including Rape
	5.16 Stalking
	5.17 On-Campus Housing Safety and Security Efforts
6. Respect for Community and Protection of the Rights of Others by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
	6.1 Responsibilities of Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
	6.2 Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
	6.3 Conflict Resolution and Enforcement Procedures for Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
7. Student Organizations/Fraternities & Sororities/Activities
	7.1 Membership
	7.2 Fraternities and Sororities
	7.3 On Campus and Off Campus Activities/Events
8. Commercial Solicitations & Distribution Issues
	8.1 Commercial and Fundraising Activities
	8.2 Solicitations/Distribution of Literature
	8.3 Demonstrations/Parades
	8.4 Sale of Class Lecture Notes/Materials
	8.5 Free speech
	8.6 Chalking
	8.7 Posters, signs, handbills
9. Code of Student Behavior Sanctions, Terms, and Conditions
	9.1 Sanctions
	9.2 Terms and Conditions of Sanctions
	9.3 Special Circumstances and Conditions
10. Reporting, Investigating, and Resolving Complaints
	10.1 Reporting Alleged Violations
	10.2 Crimes of Violence
	10.3 Notification of Hearing Outcomes for Crimes of Violence
	10.4 Conditions Under Which Emergency Suspension May Be Imposed
	10.5 Incarcerated Students
	10.6 Notice of Alleged Violations
	10.7 Oral Notice
	10.8 Prehearing Conference
	10.9 Administrative Hearing and Complaint Resolution Board
	10.10 Default Proceedings for Current Students
	10.11 Student Leaves the University with Unresolved Charges
	10.12 Student Organizations in Default
11. Student/Organization Rights Guaranteed in the Complaint Resolution Procedures
	11.1 Burden of Proof
	11.2 Standard of Proof
	11.3 Written Notice of Charges
	11.4 Conflicts of Interest
	11.5 Witnesses and Evidence
	11.6 Hearsay evidence
	11.7 General character witnesses
	11.8 Questioning Witnesses
	11.9 Hearing Advisor
	11.10 Attorneys
	11.11 Self Incrimination
	11.12 Closed Hearings
	11.13 Search and Seizure
12. Administrative Hearings
	12.1 Administrative Hearing Sanctions
	12.2 Student Organizations/Greek Life
	12.3 Written Decision
13. Complaint Resolution Board
	13.1 Jurisdiction
	13.2 Pool Composition and Board Selection
	13.3 Board Chair
	13.4 General Provisions
14. Complaint Resolution Board Procedures
	Suspension or Expulsion Recommendations
15. Appeal Procedures
	15.1 Deadline for Appeals
	15.2 Appeal letters
	15.3 Emergency Provisions
	15.4 Appeal Review Procedures
	15.5 Appeal Advisory Board
	15.6 Review
	15.7 Decision/Sanction
	15.8 Appeals by Complainants
	15.9 Rehearings
16. Behavior Conflict Records
	16.1 Behavior Conflict Records Retention and Destruction
Part A: Appeal Chart
Part B: Related University Policy Statements
Final Note

HISTORY: July 28, 1993; August 1998, Amended 1999, August 2000, April 2001, August 2002, August 2005

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