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. |
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Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the student conduct system. |
Non-Separable Offenses 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
ARTICLE IV: CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEDURES A. Implementing the Sexual Misconduct Policy
All matters involving allegations covered by the University’ s Sexual Misconduct Policy will be handled by the Gwynedd Mercy University Title IX Office in a manner consistent with the requirements, accommodations, procedures, and processes outlined in the
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