10 . Retaliation a . written , verbal or physical act , or any electronic communication that is perceived as being motivated by the actual or perceived characteristics of individuals or groups . Also included is any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video recording of any person while on University premises without their prior knowledge , or without their effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress . This includes , but is not limited to , surreptitiously taking pictures or videos of another person in a gym , locker room , residence hall room , classroom , or restroom .
Retaliation is defined as taking adverse action against an individual making a complaint under the Code or against any person cooperating in the investigation of a complaint under the Code . Retaliation includes intimidation , threats , harassment , and other adverse action including adverse job action and adverse academic action against any such complainant or third party . b . It is a violation of the Code for any student to retaliate or allow retaliation in any manner against a member of the University community who , in good faith , reports a suspected violation of the Code to University officials or participates in any aspect of the conduct process relating to a suspected violation . This includes , but is not limited to , efforts to retaliate either directly or indirectly against an individual as well as direct or indirect retaliation against that individual ’ s family and friends . Retaliation based on the outcome of the conduct process is also prohibited .
11 . Abuse of the Student Conduct System , including but not limited to : a . Failure to obey the notice from an Administrative Hearing Officer or Campus Hearing Board , or failure to appear for a meeting or hearing as part of the student conduct system . b . Falsification , distortion , or misrepresentation of information before an Administrative Hearing Officer or Campus
Hearing Board . c . Disruption or interference with the orderly proceedings of a conduct hearing or Campus Hearing Board proceeding .
d . |
Attempting to discourage an individual ’ s proper participation in , or use of the student conduct system . |
e . |
Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the Campus Hearing Board prior to , and / or during the |
course of the Campus Hearing Board proceeding . |
f . |
Harassment ( verbal or physical ) and / or intimidation of a member of a Campus Hearing Board prior to , during , |
and / or after a student conduct proceeding . |
g . |
Failure to comply with the sanction ( s ) imposed under the Code . |
h . |
Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the student conduct system . |
Non-Separable Offenses ( 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 . Academic Integrity a . Non-separable violations of academic integrity are those that involve a relatively small fraction of the course work and may occur because of lack of experience or lack of understanding of the principles of academic integrity . Nonseparable violations are often characterized by a relatively low degree of premeditation or planning and the absence of malicious intent . 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 . 2 . Violation of Gwynedd Mercy University Motor Vehicle and Parking Policies 3 . Residence Hall Violations a . Violation of Residence Life policies including the Room and Board contract 4 . Unlawful obstruction or occupation of passageways , public areas , buildings or offices 5 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Posting Policy 6 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Gambling Policy 7 . Alcohol and Other Drug Violations a . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy b . Causing another person to become impaired without their knowledge by administering or employing drugs or other intoxicants
8 . Conduct that is disorderly , lewd , or indecent , which infringes upon the rights of others ; breach of peace ; or aiding , abetting , or procuring another person to breach the peace on University premises or at functions sponsored by , or participated in by , the University or members of the academic community 9 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy 10 . Violation of any Gwynedd Mercy University Information Technology or Computer Use Policy 11 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Freedom of Expression Policy 12 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Skateboards / Roller Skates / Blades Bicycles Policy 13 . Violation of the Gwynedd Mercy University Off-Campus Behavior Policy
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