Student Bill of Rights

LIU ETHOS STATEMENT

Long Island University is committed to the advancement of learning and service to society. Its educational mission reflects a commitment to intellectual rigor, social justice, and an active engagement of contemporary issues. Working together as a community, students, faculty, and administrators help foster a campus atmosphere that advances the mission of the campus.

The principles of the LIUI mission statement challenge students to strive for excellence, to become men and women in service to others, to integrate curricular and co-curricular learning, to develop talents through discovery and reflection, and to be concerned for the welfare of each person. To achieve these ideals, all students are expected to contribute, through their words, actions, and commitments, to the development and sustenance of an academic community characterized by respect, honesty, originality, and fairness. These characteristics are essential to ensure the rights and privileges of all students and faculty to preserve the academic integrity of our educational community.

The following standards of academic conduct are designed to foster the highest ideals of academic integrity. These standards, or set of responsibilities, are intended to clarify expectations for students and instructors. Listed after each one is a description of activities that violate that standard. Adherence to these standards by all members of the campus community promotes excellence in teaching and learning.

LIU STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

LIU can make its maximum contribution as an institution of higher learning only if the highest standards are maintained by every member of the Campus community. Such is the spirit in which the rules and regulations set forth in the Code of Conduct have been formulated. Students have participated in their formulation. The Code expresses our commitment to the values of responsible freedom and interdependence. It expresses our concern for the right to privacy and safety, as well as personal responsibilities, and responsibilities to one another. It is designed to assure respect and equitable treatment of all individuals. It is designed to ensure that student life at LIU can develop in an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth. The LIU Student Code of Conduct is founded on the principles of respect for oneself, respect for others, respect for property, respect for authority, and honesty.

Until evidence to the contrary is observed, the campus presumes that students are motivated by the desire to improve their capabilities and to help others to do so, that they possess a sense of honor and are trustworthy, and that they are mature men and women, capable of behaving accordingly. Students who violate the rules and regulations of the LIU campus must expect that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Action involving non-academic conduct is the responsibility of the Office of the Dean of Students and designated Community Standards officers. The Dean of Students and Community Standards officers, or other designated officer or official, at the specific LIU campus may suspend or expel a student under this policy. LIU recognizes that campus disciplinary jurisdiction may extend to offcampus activities. The University has the discretion to exercise jurisdiction over off-campus behavior if it: