U N M R E S IDE N C E LIFE & ST UDENT HO USI NG
COM MU N IT Y STA N DA R DS By choosing to live on campus, you are electing to reside in an academic community. As a member of this community, you have rights as a resident and as a student. Please also recognize that other members of the community have the same rights, and your rights should not infringe upon those of another. You are responsible and accountable for your behavior and for the choices you make as a member of the residence hall community. You may not engage in behaviors that are illegal or could endanger yourself or others in the community. Community Standards are established to assist in shaping this environment, to protect your rights, and to define your responsibilities to others. In addition to these Standards, as a resident you are expected to abide by all local, state, and federal laws, as well as the UNM Student Code of Conduct. The UNM Student Code of Conduct applies within the residence halls and should there be any discrepancy between the Student Code of Conduct and this Handbook, the Student Code of Conduct takes precedent. You can access the Student Code of Conduct as well as other campus policies at pathfinder.unm.edu. Responsibility for a violation of a Community Standard is determined on a standard of “preponderance of evidence�. Preponderance of evidence can be explained as whether it is more probable than not that the violation occurred, as concluded by a reasonable interpretation of available facts and relevant information. You may be referred to the Dean of Students Office for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, repeated violations of the Community Standards, or for not completing sanctions resulting from a finding of responsibility. The Community Standards are developed from three overarching elements we believe are necessary for successful community living. Those are:
1. Clery Act Violations 2. Respect and Value of Others
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