Code of Conduct

Section V - Conduct Policies: Code of Student Conduct

A. The Code of Student Conduct is divided into two categories of violations. Category "A" violations are typically first-time violations or violations of a minor nature, while category "B" violations are typically repeat violations or first time violations that are of a serious nature. A/B Violations 1-19 listed below may be considered at the director's or designee's discretion, as either "A" violations or "B" violations depending upon the particular circumstances of an incident. Violations B1-9 will always be considered type "B" violations.

B. Students notified of an alleged category "A" violation(s) will have their cases adjudicated through a Conduct Conference in most cases. The director or designee will determine the most appropriate conduct officer for the case or if there is a need to have the case resolved by a hearing panel. Students notified they may have violated a category "B" violation(s) will have their cases adjudicated by the director or designee or by a hearing panel.

1. A/B	Violation of written University policy or regulations contained in any official publication or administrative announcement of Wright State University (i.e., Student Handbook, Residence Hall publications, etc).
2. A/B	Violations, alleged or convicted, of local, state, or federal law whether on University premises, or off-campus when such violation of the law has or may have an adverse impact upon the University community.
3. A/B	Disruption of the operations of the University. Disruption is an action or combination of actions by an individual or a group that unreasonably interferes with, disrupts, hinders, obstructs, or prevents the right of others to freely participate in its activity, program, or services (e.g. teaching, research, etc…).
4. A/B	Any act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, forgery, alteration, destruction, or misuse of University documents, records, identification cards, or papers. (Note: see Section X, page 14—Academic Integrity)
5. A/B	Furnishing false information to the University or other similar forms of dishonesty in University-regulated affairs, including knowingly making false oral or written statements to any University official, conduct officer, or discipline body.
6. A/B	Students are required to cooperate with, comply with the direction of, and present identification to any University official when that official has identified him or herself and is acting expressly within their authority to uphold a University policy. University officials include faculty and staff of the University. Also included are student employees who are carrying out assigned work responsibilities. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to, appearing at offices for appointments and/or leaving areas when requested to do so, etc.
7. A/B	Sale, use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, except as permitted by law and University policy.
8. A/B	The University is committed to maintaining an educational environment free of illegal drugs. The use, manufacturing, purchase of or possession of (including possessing drug paraphernalia) any controlled substance(s), prescription drug(s) (that is not prescribed to you), illegal drugs, or general products used as intoxicants as a means to get high is prohibited. Furthermore, making available, giving away, selling or serving any illegal drug(s) or drug paraphernalia or using any drug in a manner not legally prescribed to any person is also prohibited.
9. A/B	Gambling for money or other items of value.
10. A/B	Unauthorized entry into, or use of University-owned, -contracted or -managed facilities/property.
11. A/B	Unauthorized use of University-owned or -contracted computer systems including, but not limited to, failure to comply with license agreements, contracts or agreements governing acceptable use standards, network software and hardware use, unauthorized commercial or personal gain, harmful intrusion or invasion of privacy, destruction, alteration or prevention of rightful access.
12. A/B	Unauthorized entry into, or misuse of University-owned or -contracted telecommunication services or auxiliary services including, but not limited to, the inappropriate use of personal identification numbers, voice mail, and theft of service.Unauthorized entry into, or misuse of University-owned or -contracted telecommunication services or auxiliary services including, but not limited to, the inappropriate use of personal identification numbers, voice mail, and theft of service.
13. A/B	The theft of any property is prohibited. Furthermore, the possession of any stolen property or property obtained or used without the owner's permission is also prohibited.
14. A/B	Damage to property of the University or to property of any of its members or visitors.
15. A/B	Violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction.
16. A/B	Failure to exercise reasonable care toward any person(s) or their property.
17. A/B	Attempting to commit and/or complicity in any prohibited act(s) of the Code of Student Conduct.
18. A/B	The forging, duplication, alteration, destruction, or misuse of University documents, records, identification cards, keys, or papers.
19. A/B	Invasion of Privacy: The Recording, filming, photographing, viewing, transmitting or producing the image or voice of another person without his/her knowledge and expressed consent while in an environment that is considered private or where there is an expectation of privacy are actions that are strictly prohibited. In such circumstances, the use of undisclosed and/or hidden recording devices is prohibited, as is the storing, transmission and/or distribution of any such recordings. (This policy pertains to areas on campus that are considered private or where there is an expectation of privacy, including but not limited to a residence, restroom, shower, office, locker room, or gym. This policy does not pertain to the recording of public events or discussions or recordings made for law enforcement purposes.)
1. B	Infliction or threat of physical harm to any person(s), including self, or their property.
2. B	Hazing or the commission of any act that causes unnecessary risk to the physical or mental health of another, or that injures, frightens, degrades, or disgraces any person.
3. B	All hostile, threatening, or intimidating behavior that by its very nature would be interpreted by a     reasonable person to threaten or endanger the health, safety or well being of any person is contradictory to the University's mission and therefore not acceptable. Examples of such behavior may include, but are not limited to: a. An act(s) that alarms or seriously disrupts another person's ability to participate in any aspect of University life is prohibited; or b. Communicating verbally either directly or indirectly through another party, by telephone, regular or electronic mail, voice mail or any verbal, mechanical, electronic or written communication in a manner likely to cause causes injury, distress, or emotional or physical discomfort is also prohibited. c. Any form of harassment, including sexual harassment or harassment based on perceived or actual identities.
4. B	The use, possession, or carrying of weapons, including, but not limited to, pistols, rifles, shotguns, airsoft guns, paintball guns, pellet guns, dangerous knives, ammunition, any stun device, or other dangerous weapons is prohibited while on University-owned or controlled property, or at University-sponsored or supervised activities, except by police officers and other persons specifically authorized by the University.
5. B	The use or possession of explosive devices, including, but not limited to pipe bombs, bottle bombs, incendiary devices, smoke devices, fireworks and ammunition, are strictly prohibited from all university-owned or controlled property, or at university-sponsored or supervised activities except by university or other persons specifically authorized by the University.
6. B	Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct on University premises or at University-sponsored or -supervised activities including, but not limited to, academic classes and activities.
7. B	Any unwelcome sexual advance, exploitation, and/or all forms of sexual misconduct including but not limited to deliberate touching or penetration of another's sexual parts without consent, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that expressly or implicitly imposes conditions upon, threatens, interferes with, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning environment for an individual's participation in any aspect of university life.
8. B	Bias Related Incidents: Any violation of the Code motivated by a consideration of race, sex (including gender identity), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation may subject the student to the imposition of a sanction more severe than would be imposed in the absence of such motivation.
9. B	Conduct System Abuse: Any act(s) by a person(s) that inhibits or disrupts the University conduct process including but not limited to, intimidation or harassment of witnesses, attempting to influence the impartiality of a representative of a hearing panel or conduct officer, failure to participate in a hearing or conduct conference, and/or providing false or misleading information to a hearing panel or conduct officer.

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