2021-22 Student Handbook
Standards of Conduct Conduct Goals and Standards
students accused of violating a federal, state and/ or local drug laws on or off-campus which is considered a felony under federal, state or local law, may face action under the University Code of Conduct, including interim suspension pending a University hearing, prior to or concurrent with any criminal proceeding.
It is the intention of UJ Standards of Conduct to clarify acceptable standards of behavior essential to the university’s educational mission and its community life. While the code is comprehensive and applicable to all students, it is not written with the specificity of a criminal statute, it is not an exhaustive attempt to codify every possible type of problematic behavior, and it is not a contract between the University and its students. Each student will be treated as an individual within the disciplinary process, with the goal of enhancing his/her growth in various areas, including those of developing responsibility for discipline and behavior. Because of the individual nature of students, their behaviors, and the particular circumstances involved, the University may not in every situation be able to follow this code precisely and reserves the right to deviate from the policies and statements as deemed necessary from time to time.
Violations of Law and Student Conduct Regulations
Students may be accountable to both civil authorities and to the University for acts which constitute violations of law and of this Code. Student conduct proceedings at the University will normally proceed while criminal proceedings are pending and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.
Information Technology Use Policy
UJ has made a commitment to making a variety of information technology resources available to everyone within the University community. At the same time, the University is committed to making sure these resources are used in the manners consistent with its educational mission. As a member of this community, you are expected to follow these guidelines, policies and procedures when making use of the technology on campus and that technology which is accessible from our campus. These policies have been adopted by the University in an effort to protect the rights of any individual or group which utilizes these resources or any third party who may be affected by the use of our systems or networks.
Standards of Conduct
The following forms of conduct are prohibited by UJ and are subject to student conduct proceedings. Attempts to commit acts prohibited by this Code shall be punished to the same extent as completed violations. Student conduct action may be taken in addition to actions which may be taken by civil or criminal courts.
Inherent Authority
The University reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community to enforce the Code of Student Conduct both on and off the University premises. Students have the responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates their respect for the rights of others. Also, individuals engaging in activities off-campus have a responsibility to conduct such activities within the laws and ordinances of the community. Violations of University policies off-campus may be considered a violation of the UJ Standards of Conduct where such violation interferes with the mission of the University and presents a danger to the health, safety and well-being of others. For example,
UJ maintains Internet access to a vast number of local and national sites to promote the creation and dissemination of information and sharing of ideas. It is critical, however, that the University’s systems be used in an ethical manner which fosters the goals and objectives of UJ. Any information or use of these resources that would be considered unethical or unacceptable in the eyes of the University will be considered unacceptable for any user of the University’s system.
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