2012-13 Handbook

improper knowledge of the contents of an exam, using unauthorized material during an exam, submitting the same paper in two different courses without knowledge and consent of professors, computer tampering or submitting a forged grade change slip. The faculty member has the authority to grant a failing grade in cases of academic misconduct as well as referring the case to the Office of Student Services.

2. Aiding or abetting. Any act that promotes, encourages, or assists in the violation of any offense is prohibited.

3. Alcohol possession or consumption. Alcohol is prohibited on university property and at university sponsored events. Any student found to be in possession of alcohol on campus and/or who exhibits alcohol-induced behavior on campus is subject to disciplinary sanctions (see Alcohol and Drug Policy). If alcohol is discovered in residential facilities, each of the students present in the room, suite, or villa having knowledge of and/or access to the alcohol and remains present will be considered in possession. Possession is defined as being in the same area, room, car, house, immediate area, etc. Confiscated alcohol will be permanently lost to the student and will be disposed of by a member of Campus Safety and/or a member of the Office of Student Services professional staff. If a student tests positive using a PBT (Personal Breath Test) device and/or is in an area of which alcohol is found and the student remains present, the student may be charged with alcohol consumption.

4. Assault. An assault is carried out by a threat of bodily harm coupled with an apparent, present ability to cause the harm.

5. Civil disturbance. Any conduct which involves disturbing the peace of the university and/or the City of Angola is prohibited. Further sanctions may be assessed if there is a failure to comply with an order of dispersal and/or other conduct that can be reasonably construed to involve disturbing the peace and good order of the university and/or the City of Angola.

6. Communication network misuse or abuse. Misuse or abuse of any computer, computer system service, program data, network, cable television network, or communication network is prohibited. Misuse or abuse of communication network may result in university computer privileges and rights being revoked or other disciplinary actions.

7. Contraband items. Contraband items are any items used to violate community or residential standards. Contraband items are prohibited by university, local, state, and federal regulations. If contraband items are discovered in residential facilities for which ownership cannot be established, each of the students present in the room, suite, or villa having knowledge of and/or access to such contraband will be considered in possession of such item(s) for disciplinary and/or legal sanctions.

Contraband items will be permanently lost to the student and will be disposed of by a member of Campus Safety and/or a member of the Office of Student Services professional staff.

8. Dangerous weapons possession. The possession of any type of dangerous weapons, firearms and/or ammunition, taser, dangerous chemicals, explosives or any other controlled weapon or incendiary device, substance or materials is prohibited. Dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to, compressed air guns, paintball guns, of any size, bows and arrows, staffs, water balloon launchers, fireworks, pellet guns, BB guns, knives with blades longer than 2.5 inches, or homemade devices. Possession includes, but is not limited to, a student being in the same area, room, car, house, and/or immediate area in which a dangerous weapon is located, whether or not the student owns the item. All confiscated items will be permanently lost to the student and disposed of by a member of Campus Safety and/or a member of the Office of Student Services.

9. Destruction of property. Intentionally or recklessly damaging, destroying, and/or defacing university property or the property of any person or organization is prohibited.

10. Digital media device misuse. Our learning environments, including classrooms and public lecture halls, should be free from disruptions from personal communication and media devices.

In such settings, cell phones and all other such devices must be turned off. Camera cell phones must be turned off in locker rooms and other such private places.

11. Discrimination. Intentional discrimination against a person on the basis of race, disability, age, sex, color, creed, religion, political persuasion, sexual preference, or nationality is prohibited.

12. Disruption/Disruptive/ behavior. Disruptive behavior includes behavior that causes