5.1 Offenses Against Persons:
5.1.1 Harassment – Actions, whether physical, oral or written, that are sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent that it interferes significantly with an individual’s employment, education, or living conditions, and that have the purpose of creating a hostile or intimidating environment and which are directed at a specific individual(s). See also Sexual Harassment Policy,
Appendix J and Anti-harassment Policy,
Appendix C.
5.1.2 Hazing - Any mental or physical action, requirement, or request of, or obligation placed upon any person which is harmful to the health, welfare or academic progress of the person, or which is personally degrading to the individual involved (See also University Anti-hazing Policy,
Appendix D)
5.1.3 Physical Abuse - Physical harm of any person or persons or threat of physical harm of any person or persons which causes that person to be reasonably apprehensive of physical harm.
5.1.4 Privacy Violation-- Use of audio, video or photographic devices to make an image or recording of an individual without that person's prior knowledge or consent, when such image or recording is likely to cause injury or distress to the reasonable person and when the image or recording occurs in a private area such as a residence, including a residence hall room, a public or private restroom, or a dressing/locker room. These examples of private areas are by way of illustration and not limitation.
5.1.5 Sexual Misconduct –Sexual intercourse or sexual touching, however slight, by one person upon another without effective consent or when it involves compelling a person to submit to such conduct by force, threat of force, use of intoxicants to impair a victim’s ability to give consent or otherwise taking advantage of any impairment which might render a person incapable of making a reasonable or rational decision about sexual activity. As defined by the State of Indiana, sexual misconduct also includes any sexual act when the person is not of legal age. See also Sexual Misconduct Policy,
Appendix K.
5.1.6 Stalking - intentional, repetitious or continuous actions that are intended to frighten, harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person.
5.2 Offenses Related To The Operation Of The University 5.2.1 Academic Dishonesty.
See also Student Academic Ethics Policy, Section VII.
5.2.2 Aiding and Abetting - Knowingly, recklessly or willfully encouraging or assisting others to commit acts prohibited by this code.
5.2.3 Computer Misuse - Any behavior violating policies governing the use of the University’s computer system and related equipment/technology. See also Information Technology Users’ Privileges and Responsibilities Policy,
Appendix E.
5.2.4 Disorderly Conduct - Conduct that is disruptive of campus life or University activities, or that is a matter of public indecency, or a breach of the peace.
5.2.5 Failure to Comply - Failing to comply with verbal or written instructions of University officials acting in the performance of their duties and made within the scope of their authority, or failing to identify oneself upon request of a University official.
5.2.6 False Information - Submitting false information or records to a University official or office.
5.2.7 Fraudulent Use - Forgery, alteration, taking possession of or the unauthorized use of University documents, records, keys or identification without the consent or authorization of appropriate University officials.
5.2.8 Interference with a Reprimand - Obstructing or interfering with the reprimand, discipline or apprehension of another person who is involved in a violation of this Code or any other University rule or regulation.
5.2.9 Obstruction or Disruption - Obstructing or disrupting the teaching and/or learning process in any campus classroom, building, or meeting area, or any University-sponsored activity, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, classes, lectures or meetings, obstructing or restricting another person’s freedom of movement, or inciting, aiding, or encouraging other persons to do so. See also Regulations for Use of Property for Expressive Activity, Appendix N.
5.2.10 Residence Hall Policies - Violating residence hall rules and regulations, or the housing contract. See also
Residence Life Policies.
5.2.11 Solicitation - Engaging in solicitation of any type on University property without appropriate authorization. See also Regulations for Use of Property for Expressive Activity,
Appendix N.
5.2.12 Violation of the Law - Committing or attempting to commit any act that would be a violation of local, state or federal law on or off University property, when such behavior is judged by the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards to be detrimental to the University’s educational process or objectives.
5.2.13 Other Policy Violations - Violating any other published University policies not specifically a part of this Code.
5.3 Violations That Compromise The Health/Safety/Welfare Of Others 5.3.1 Alcohol -Using, possessing or distributing of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by law and University policies. See also Alcohol Policy,
Appendix A.
5.3.2 Arson - Attempting to set fires, or acting in a manner that disregards fire safety rules and results in a fire.
5.3.3 Drugs - Using, abusing, possessing, selling, distributing, manufacturing, or transferring narcotics, illegal drugs as defined by federal, state, or local laws, or any controller substance, (including marijuana, inhalants, and abuse of over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs), except as expressly permitted by law. Possession of drug paraphernalia which can be demonstrated to be linked to illegal drug activity is also a violation of this policy. See also Drug Policy,
Appendix B.
5.3.4 False Reporting - Falsely reporting an emergency.
5.3.5 Gambling - Engaging in gambling, wagering or other games of chance in violation of the law
5.3.6 Smoking - Smoking in areas on campus other than those designated for smoking. See also Smoking Policy,
Appendix L.
5.3.7 Tampering with Fire Equipment - Unauthorized use, activation or alteration of fire fighting equipment, fire safety or other emergency equipment.
5.3.8 Weapons - Transferring, using, possessing or manufacturing explosives, fireworks, firearms, dangerous chemicals, or any other weapons (deemed capable of causing bodily injury or property damage), on University property. See also Weapons Policy,
Appendix O.
5.4 Offenses Against Property
5.4.1 Misuse of Property – Trespass, occupancy of, unauthorized entry into, possession of, receipt of or use of the property of another person, of the University or of University services, facilities or resources including, but not limited to, the University’s name, seal or insignia.
5.4.2 Theft, Vandalism - Theft, vandalism, unauthorized use, possession, damage to, or destruction of public property, University property or the property of another person.
5.5 Offenses Involving The Judicial Process 5.5.1 Improper Influence - Attempting to influence the decision of a member of a
Judicial body or a designated judicial officer, or attempting to discourage that person’s participation in a judicial proceeding.
5.5.2 Intimidation of Participants - Attempting to intimidate, coerce or influence a witness, complainant or other persons participating in the judicial process.
5.5.3 Providing False Testimony - Providing false testimony or false information in the judicial process or knowingly making unfounded accusations against another individual.
5.5.4 Sanction Non-compliance - Failing to complete or to comply with a disciplinary sanction.