STUDENT CONDUCT
Effective: August 15, 2024
Purpose: To outline the types of student conduct to be regulated and the methods for enforcing violations.
Scope: This policy applies to University students campus wide.
Responsible Office: Enrollment Management and Student Success; Academic Affairs
Policy Statement: Excessive absenteeism is defined as a number of absences beyond which the faculty member has determined on their syllabus that a student cannot complete the course without the academic integrity of the course being compromised.
Emporia State University is committed toward development of sensitive and responsible individuals and believe this goal is best achieved through a sound educational program and reasonable policies concerning student conduct, both in and out of the classroom. Operating from this concept, recognition is given to the importance of an honest approach to learning which ideally is shared by the instructor and the student. Faculty members may make the disposition of any cases of disruptive behavior, excessive absenteeism, or academic dishonesty within their classes as they deem appropriate. If a case of dishonesty, excessive absenteeism, or disruptive behavior also involves a disagreement regarding a grade, the student may be referred to the committee which hears academic appeals.
At any point where student conduct directly interferes with the health, safety, or well-being of individuals in the campus community, the University may apply sanctions or take other appropriate action. Since the University is responsible for the subsidiary duties of maintaining property, keeping records, providing living accommodations, and sponsoring a variety of nonclassroom activities, it is necessary that a climate supportive of such duties be maintained.
Student status will not be a basis for any special consideration from the University when a community, state, or national law has been violated, although every effort will be made to assist with the rehabilitation of a student violating such laws. This is done by working with law enforcement or other agencies, and ordinarily further sanctions are not applied after such a case is closed.
No disciplinary sanction as serious as suspension, probation, or adverse notation on permanent records (available to other than official personnel of the college) will be imposed without proper notification given to the student in writing. Following this review final disciplinary action will be taken by the University. Students may also request that such appearance before committees, councils, courts, or officials be waived and the case be determined in conference with appropriate campus officials.
The University conduct policy commits all individuals serving on any groups dealing with student problems to confidence. Failure to comply may lead to sanctions from student, faculty, or administrative governing bodies, or officials.
Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.
Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Enrollment Management and Student Success procedures and Academic Affairs procedures.
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