SECTION 601: Right and Responsibilities of Community:

• Code of Student Behavior, August 2008

SOURCE: NDSU President

1. Introduction
2. 1. Preamble
3. 2. General Behavior Code
   • 2.1 General Student Responsibilities
   • 2.2 Persons Covered Under this Code
   • 2.3 On Campus Living Requirement
   • 2.4 Official University Communication
   • 2.5 Personal Inappropriate Behavior not on University Property
   • 2.6 NDSU Student Employees
   • 2.7 Inappropriate Behavior by Student Athletes
   • 2.8 Inappropriate Behavior by Other Student Leaders
   • 2.9 Violation of Law
   • 2.10 Attempts
   • 2.11 Bias-Motivated Violations
   • 2.12 Repeated Code Violations
   • 2.13 Designees
   • 2.14 Final Code Authority
4. 3. Behavior Expectations and Responsibilities
5. 4. Respect for the NDSU Community
   • 4.1 Violations of Law
   • 4.2 Complicity in Prohibited Acts
   • 4.3 Alcohol / Drug Use
   • 4.4 Animals
   • 4.5 Bad Debts/Financial Responsibility
   • 4.6 Copyright
   • 4.7 Computer Related Inappropriate Behavior
   • 4.8 Deception/Falsification/Misrepresentation
   • 4.9 Disruption of University Business
   • 4.10 Gambling
   • 4.11 Failure to Comply
   • 4.12 Identification
   • 4.13 Bribery
   • 4.14 Misuse of Proprietary Information
   • 4.15 Property Violations
   • 4.16 Sales
   • 4.17 Telephone and Related Equipment Abuse
   • 4.18 Traffic Safety and Parking Enforcement
   • 4.19 Unauthorized Entry/Use of Facilities
6. 5. Respect for the Protection and Rights of Others
   • 5.1 Physical Abuse
   • 5.2 Verbal and/or Physical Behavior
   • 5.3 Assault
   • 5.4 Aggravated Assault
   • 5.5 "Fighting Words"
   • 5.6 Intimidation
   • 5.7 Unauthorized Surveillance
   • 5.8 Discrimination/Harassment/Intimidation
   • 5.9 Disorderly Conduct
   • 5.10 Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Behavior
   • 5.11 Endangerment of Individuals or the Safety of Individuals
   • 5.12 Firearms/Explosives/Other Weapons
   • 5.13 Hazing
   • 5.14 Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Acts
   • 5.15 Stalking
   • 5.16 On-Campus Housing Safety and Security Efforts
7. 6. Respect for Community and Protection of the Rights of Others by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
   • 6.1 Responsibilities of Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
   • 6.2 Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
   • 6.3 Conflict Resolution and Enforcement Procedures for Conflicts by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
8. 7. Student Organizations/Fraternities and Sororities/Activities
   • 7.1 Membership
   • 7.2 Officers
   • 7.3 Recognition
   • 7.4 Registration Requirements
   • 7.5 Code Violations by Student Organizations and Affiliated University Groups
   • 7.6 National/International Affiliated Organizations
   • 7.7 On Campus and Off Campus Activities/Events
   • 7.8 Fraternities and Sororities
9. 8. Commercial Solicitation and Distribution Issues
   • 8.1 Commercial and Fundraising Activities
   • 8.2 Solicitations/Distribution of Literature
   • 8.3 Demonstrations/Parades
   • 8.4 Chalking
   • 8.5 Posters, Signs, Handbills
10. 9. Code of Student Behavior Sanctions, Terms and Conditions
    • 9.1 Sanctions
    • 9.2 Terms and Conditions of Sanctions
    • 9.3 Special Circumstances and Conditions
11. 10. Reporting, Investigating and Resolving Complaints
    • 10.1 Reporting Alleged Violations
    • 10.2 Investigating Reports of Alleged Violations
    • 10.3 Resolution of Conflicts
    • 10.4 Crimes of Violence
    • 10.5 Conditions Under Which Emergency Suspension May be Imposed
    • 10.6 Incarcerated Students
    • 10.7 Default Proceedings for Current Students
    • 10.8 Student/Organization Leaves the University with Unresolved Charges
    • 10.9 Student Organizations in Default
12. 11. Student Rights Guaranteed in the Complaint Resolution Procedures
    • 11.1 Burden of Proof
    • 11.2 Standard of Proof
    • 11.3 Notice of Charges
    • 11.4 Prehearing Conference
    • 11.5 Administrative Hearing and Complaint Resolution Board
    • 11.6 Conflicts of Interest
    • 11.7 Witnesses and Evidence
    • 11.8 Hearsay Evidence
    • 11.9 General Character Witnesses
    • 11.10 Questioning Witnesses
    • 11.11 Hearing Advisor
    • 11.12 Attorneys
    • 11.13 Self Incrimination
    • 11.14 Closed Hearings
    • 11.15 Appeals
13. 12. Hearings
    • 12.1 Evidence
    • 12.2 Written Documents and Other Items
    • 12.3 Standard of Proof
    • 12.4 Sanctions
    • 12.5 Decisions
14. 13. Administrative Hearings
15. 14. Complaint Resolution Board Hearings
    • 14.1 Jurisdiction
    • 14.2 Pool Composition and Board Selection
    • 14.3 Board Chair
    • 14.4 Recording of Proceedings
    • 14.5 Board Decisions
16. 15. Complaint Resolution Board Procedures
17. 16. Appeal Procedures
    • 16.1 Deadline for Appeals
    • 16.2 Appeal Letters
    • 16.3 Emergency Provisions
    • 16.4 Appeal Advisory Board
    • 16.5 Review
    • 16.6 Decision/Sanction
    • 16.7 Appeals by Complainants
    • 16.8 Rehearings
18. 17. Behavior Conflict Records
    • 17.1 Behavior Conflict Records Retention and Destruction
19. Part A: Appeal Chart
20. Part B: Related University Policy Statements
21. Final Note