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1 . Respect and equitable treatment for all individuals 2 . Social responsibility and moral behavior 3 . Respect for lawful authority

Conduct systems and procedures are substantially secondary to the use of example , guidance , counseling and admonition in the development of responsible student conduct . When these preferred means fail to resolve problems of student conduct , procedural safeguards allow for the imposition of appropriate sanctions while protecting the student from unfair imposition of serious penalties . Separable violations may result in either expulsion or suspension from the University , but lesser sanctions will be considered whenever appropriate . Non-separable violations cannot , standing alone , result in expulsion or suspension from the University , unless the student has a history of previous violations of the Code of Student Conduct .

The Code of Student Conduct permits any member of the University community ( student , faculty , administrator or staff ) to register a written complaint against a student / student organization with the office of the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .

If the complaint warrants adjudication , the options will be discussed with the referred student / student organization mentioned in the complaint .

Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit the following violations is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article IV :

Separable Violations ( Below referenced policies are located in the Student Handbook or the Institution Wide Policy Manual . To access the Manual , make sure you are logged into the portal , navigate to the “ GMercyU Communities ” tab , and select “ Institution Wide Policy Manual ” from the drop down menu . You can then click on the “ Quick View of Student-Specific Policies ” folder to view specific policies ).

1 . Violation of any local , State or Federal law on or off University property , classified as felonies , misdemeanors or citations . 2 . Academic Integrity a . Separable violations of academic integrity are those that affect a significant portion of the course work and are often characterized by substantial premeditation or planning and clearly dishonest intent on the part of the student committing the violation . All Academic Integrity violations are adjudicated via the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs ( VPAA ). For the full policy , please see the section on Academic Integrity in the University Catalog .

3 . Acts of Dishonesty a . Providing false or misleading information , verbally or in writing , to the University or University personnel . This includes , but is not limited to : i . Forgery , fraud ( including payroll fraud ), bribery , alteration , or misuse of University documents or records ; ii . Providing false or misleading information during a disciplinary proceeding or investigation related to potential policy violations ; iii . Representing oneself as another member of the University community ; iv . Failure to identify oneself when requested by a member of the University faculty , administration or staff ; v . Use of another person ’ s identity , password , identification number , University identification card or any other form of identification . b . Unauthorized possession , duplication or use of keys or ID cards to any University premises or unauthorized entry to or use of University facilities or premises . c . Theft of public or private property including receipt of stolen property . d . Assisting another student , individual or group through act or omission , in committing or attempting to commit a violation of this Code or any other written University policy . 4 . Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting in performance of their duties . 5 . Safety Violations a . Violation of campus safety regulations , including fire safety policies . b . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Firearms , Fireworks , Explosives and Other Dangerous Instruments

Policy ( see Institution Wide Policy Manual ). 6 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Child Abuse Policy ( see Institution Wide Policy Manual ). 7 . Physical Misconduct a .

Deliberate destruction of , or damage to , misuse of , or abuse of public , private or University property , on or off campus .

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