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Contents
Objective
Student’s Right to Know
Student Code of Conduct
Student Organization Expectations and Responsibilities
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Academic Code of Conduct
Student Grade Appeal Policy and Procedure
Emergency Withdrawal Policy
Consensual Relationship Policy
Medical Liability and Responsibility Notice
Student Grievance Procedures
Campus Expression Policy
Campus Safety and Security
Weapons Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Tobacco Policy
Hazing Policy
Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees, and Third Parties
Notice of Nondiscrimination
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Objective
Student’s Right to Know
Student Code of Conduct
I. Introduction
A. Purpose
B. Authority
C. Standards of Behavior
D. Applicability of the Student Code of Conduct
E. Amnesty Policy
F. Jurisdiction of the University
G. Interpretation
H. Definitions
II. Prohibited Conduct
A. Conduct Rules and Regulations
B. Violation of Law and University Discipline
III. Student Conduct Process
A. Student Conduct Procedures
1. Complaints
2. Investigations
3. Interim Suspension
4. Temporary Measures
5. Evidentiary Standard
6. Disposition of Allegation
B. Student Rights in the Conduct Process
C. Student Conduct Meeting
D. Student Conduct Hearing
1. Pre-Hearing Procedures
2. Four Days in Advance of the Hearing
3. Hearing Procedures
4. Hearing Deliberations and Decision
E. Student Conduct Panel Hearing
1. Fifteen Days in Advance of the Hearing
2. Twelve Days in Advance of the Hearing
3. Ten Day in Advance of the Hearing
4. Hearing Procedures
5. Hearing Panel Deliberations and Decision
F. Complainant Notification
IV. Sanctions
A. Parental Notification
B. Failure to Complete Sanctions or Comply with Conduct Office Requests
C. Implementation of Sanctions
V. Appeal Procedure
Appeals Reviewed by the Vice President for Student Success and Human Resources
Appeals Reviewed by the Panel
Pending Sanctions During Request and Review
Significant Newly Acquired Information
Appeal Hearing Proceedings
VI. Reviewing Authority
VII. Conduct Files and Records
Student Organization Expectations and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Recognized Student Organizations
Student Organization Facility Utilization Policies
Membership in Recognized Student Organizations
Establishing a New Student Organization
Inactive Status
Disciplinary Suspension
Fundraising Guidelines
Advisor Responsibilities
Social Functions
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Academic Code of Conduct
Section I: Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism
Fabrication
Cheating
Forgery and Altering Documents
Section II: Degrees of Academic Dishonesty
Unintentional Dishonesty
Intentional Dishonesty
Minor Offenses
Serious Offenses
Egregious Offenses
Section III: Procedures
Intentional Dishonesty: Informal Resolution Procedures
Intentional Dishonesty: Formal Resolution Procedures
Section IV: Punishments
Unintentional Dishonesty
Intentional Dishonesty
Minor Offenses
Serious Offenses
Egregious Offenses
Multiple Offenses
Section V: The Academic Integrity Committee
Section VI: Procedure for Appeals
Student Grade Appeal Policy and Procedure
Emergency Withdrawal Policy
Student Procedure for Emergency Withdrawal
Consensual Relationship Policy
Medical Liability and Responsibility Notice
Student Grievance Procedures
Definitions
Grievance Process
Informal Student Concern or Complaint
Step One: Initial Discussion
Step Two: Meeting with Supervisor
Step Three: Mediation
Formal Written Grievance Procedures
Step One: Written Request for Grievance Hearing
Step Two: The Grievance Committee
Step Three: Initial Meeting of the Grievance Committee
Step Four: The Grievance Hearing
Report of the Grievance Committee
Student Appeals Process
Appeal of the Grievance Committee Decision
Procedures for Appealing a Committee’s Determination that an Issue is not Grievable.
Procedures for Appealing a Hearing’s Post-Hearing Determination on the Merits.
Further Appeal of Student Complaints
Campus Expression Policy
Policy Statement
Science and Arts Indoor Facilities Use for Faculty, Staff, Students, Registered Student Organizations
Unscheduled Expressive Outdoor Facilities Use
Campus Safety and Security
Reporting Crime Statistics
Emergency Notification Protocol
Severe Weather and Emergency Procedures
Emergency Information
Searches
Parking on Campus
Enforcement of Parking Regulations
Parking Violations, Penalties and Fines
Appeal of Parking Violation or Penalty
Handicap Parking
General Information
Weapons Policy
Oklahoma Self-Defense Act
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Disclosure
Standards of Conduct and Institutional Sanctions
Medical Marijuana
Resources
Tobacco Policy
Tobacco-Free Environment
Definitions
Hazing Policy
Reporting Hazing Activity
Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees, and Third Parties
Resources
Notice of Nondiscrimination