2022-23 SHU Campus Safety Handbook | Page 74

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY SAFETY AWARENESS HANDBOOK
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The freedom experienced by all members of the Siena Heights University community does not permit any member to interfere with the personal growth of others . To ensure that this environment is maintained , a conduct system for students has been established . This system is viewed by the university as the part of the educational experience which occurs when a student ’ s conduct interferes with the University ’ s responsibility for ensuring that all members of the community can attain their personal and professional goals . Employee discipline procedures and the student code of conduct system is outlined later in this document .
The conduct system is enacted when alleged infractions occur of the University ’ s code of conduct , other policies , a crime or crimes are committed . Detailed lists of possible infractions are located in the student handbook and employee handbook . The University ’ s actions are separate from criminal charges , prosecution or conviction . The goals and structure of the conduct system are outlined in the student handbook , including processes that allow both accused and accusor the same opportunities to have others present during University diciplinary proceeding .
All policy disclosures in this handbook are applicable to all students , and employees on all campuses of Siena Heights University .
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