Iowa State University August 1, 2020 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ...................................................................................................................... 5 1. GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND TERMS ................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Adviser ...................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Complainant .............................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 Deferral Revocation Hearing ..................................................................................................... 6 1.5 Due Process ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.6 Hearings in Absentia ................................................................................................................. 6 1.7 Investigation .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.8 Preponderance of the Evidence ................................................................................................ 6 1.9 Privacy ................................................................................................................................ 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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STANDARDS .................................................................................... 11 3.1 Accommodations .................................................................................................................... 11 3.2 Aiding / Assisting or Attempted Violations ............................................................................. 11 3.3 Code Amendment ................................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Defer / Revoked Admission ..................................................................................................... 11 3.5 Effect on Payment of Tuition and Fees; Housing / Dining Contracts ...................................... 11 3.6 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................ 12 3.7 Jurisdiction of Process ............................................................................................................. 12 3.8 Organizational Responsibility .................................................................................................. 12 3.9 Seriousness of Violations ........................................................................................................ 13 3.10 Simultaneous Criminal Proceedings.................................................................................... 13 3.11 Student Disciplinary Records .............................................................................................. 14 3.12 Study Abroad Program Disciplinary Implications ................................................................ 14 3.13 Withdrawal during Pending Disciplinary Action ................................................................. 14 4. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................... 15 5. PROHIBITED CONDUCT ................................................................................................................... 16 5.1 Academic Misconduct ............................................................................................................. 16 5.2 Assault or Injury ...................................................................................................................... 17 5.3 Bribery / Extortion .................................................................................................................. 17 5.4 Coercion .................................................................................................................................. 17 5.5 Damage to Property, Vandalism, Defacement ....................................................................... 17 5.6 Dating / Domestic Abuse ........................................................................................................ 17 5.7 Discrimination ......................................................................................................................... 17 5.8 Disruptive Activity ................................................................................................................... 17 5.9 Disorderly Conduct ................................................................................................................. 18 5.10 Endangerment..................................................................................................................... 18 5.11 Failure to Comply or Complicity .......................................................................................... 18 5.12 Fire or Safety Violations ...................................................................................................... 18 5.13 Harassment ......................................................................................................................... 19 5.14 Hazing .................................................................................................................................. 19 5.15 Indecent Exposure .............................................................................................................. 20 5.16 Misuse of Alcohol ................................................................................................................ 20 5.17 Misuse of Controlled Substances and Drug Paraphernalia ................................................. 20 5.18 Misuse of Identification or Falsification .............................................................................. 20 5.19 Misuse of Keys or Access Cards .......................................................................................... 21 5.20 Misuse of Technology Resources ........................................................................................ 21 5.21 Possession or Misuse of Weapons ...................................................................................... 21 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT –Page 2 of 42 Iowa State University August 1, 2020 5.22 Public Urination and/or Defecation .................................................................................... 21 5.23 Research Misconduct .......................................................................................................... 21 5.24 Retaliation ........................................................................................................................... 21 5.25 Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault ................................................................... 22 5.26 Stalking ................................................................................................................................ 22 5.27 Theft .................................................................................................................................... 22 5.28 Threat .................................................................................................................................. 22 5.29 Unauthorized Entry or Use of Space ................................................................................... 22 5.30 Violation of Department of Residence Regulations ............................................................ 23 5.31 Violation of other University Regulations or Policies ......................................................... 23 5.32 Violation of Regents Uniform Rules of Personal Conduct .................................................. 23 5.33 Violation of Study Abroad Regulations ............................................................................... 23 6. PROCESS .......................................................................................................................................... 23 6.1 Reports of Academic Misconduct ........................................................................................... 23 6.1.1 Investigation of Academic Misconduct ........................................................................... 23 6.1.2 Recommended Course of Action for Faculty / Instructors ............................................. 24 6.2 Reports of Non-Academic Disciplinary Misconduct ................................................................ 25 6.2.1 Investigation of Disciplinary Misconduct ........................................................................ 25 6.3 Interim Actions ........................................................................................................................ 26 6.3.1 Hold / Other Actions Pertaining to Registration and Records ........................................ 26 6.3.2 Interim Suspension ......................................................................................................... 27 6.3.3 Restricted Contact Notice ............................................................................................... 27 6.3.4 Interim Removal from