Student Conduct Code

 

Students of the University of Montevallo are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the University’s functions as an institution of higher education.  As a community of learners and scholars, all are expected to maintain conduct which assures orderly pursuit of educational objectives, positive regard for the rights of others, and a safe environment.  To these ends, the Student Conduct Code details behaviors for which students are subject to disciplinary sanctions.  In addition, all students are expected to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

 

Inappropriate conduct for which a Montevallo student may be disciplined includes, but is not limited to:

 

1. Dishonesty, such as lying, stealing, cheating and/or plagiarism;

 

2. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities, including its public service functions, or of any other authorized activity on University premises or at University-sponsored activities off campus;

 

3. Falsification, alteration, fabrication or misuse of University forms, documents, records, or identification;

 

4. Interference with or failure to comply with directives of University officials acting in the performance of their duties;

 

5. Failure to follow established campus regulations and policies including those governing residence in University-owned or controlled property, the registration and operation of student organizations, the use of University facilities, or the time, place and manner of public gatherings and expression;

 

6. Physical and/or psychological abuse; unlawful harassment including sexual harassment, or threatening the health and/or safety of any member of the University of Montevallo community or campus visitor;

 

7. Hazing, including any action which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any student;

 

8. Intentionally and significantly interfering with the freedom of expression of others at University events or on University-controlled property;

 

9. Disorderly, drunken, lewd or indecent conduct;

 

10. Unlawful use, possession, distribution, manufacture of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs, controlled substances on University property or in conjunction with University activity;

 

11. Possession and/or use of firearms, ammunition, Bowie knives, instruments of like kind, bows and arrows, and other potentially dangerous weapons, including firecrackers or other explosive devices in all University buildings, facilities and properties except as expressly permitted as a part of authorized University activities;

 

12. Damage to or theft of property belonging to the University, a member of the University community or a campus visitor;

 

13. Unauthorized entry into, use or occupation of, University facilities;

 

14. Contemptuous, disorderly behavior, or perjury at any disciplinary hearing and/or knowingly violating the terms of an official disciplinary sanction;

 

15. Other conduct adversely affecting the student’s suitability as a member of the academic community.

 

Students who violate the Student Conduct Code are subject to disciplinary action and may be heard by the Justice Council.  When behaviors and circumstances indicate that the student’s continued presence on campus creates a danger of serious physical or mental harm to the student or others of the University community, an involuntary administrative withdrawal may be implemented.  Likewise, the University reserves the right to impose temporary sanctions including suspension and/or expulsion, if a student who has been accused of serious crime is deemed an endangerment to self, to others in the University community, visitors, or the educational process.

 

Violations of the Student Conduct Code are punishable by a full range of disciplinary actions which include but are not limited to warning or informal reprimand, formal reprimand, restitution, campus and/or community service, social probation, social suspension, or administrative withdrawal (expulsion).  The University may impose reasonable conditions in connection with the imposition of discipline.  Disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed on the basis of the University’s assessment of the nature and severity of the offense, the disciplinary record of the offender, mitigating circumstances, if any, and such other reasonable factors as many be properly considered in the exercise of fair and informed discretion.