STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

A student enrolling in John Carroll University assumes an obligation to behave in a manner compatible with the university’s function as an educational institution.  The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct, herein referred to as the Student Code, is to establish the expectations regarding students’ behavior and to expand upon the Rights and Responsibilities.  These guidelines are not arbitrary legislation but have, as their primary purpose, the welfare of the student and the entire John Carroll community.  They have been formulated with the sincere objective of directing and channeling the efforts of John Carroll students toward a successful university life.

The university is dedicated not only to learning and the advancement of knowledge, but also to the whole development of persons within the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. The university seeks to achieve these goals through a sound educational program that includes clear policies governing student rights and responsibilities. Since all members of this institution freely affiliate with this university, they make a decision to be bound by the rules, regulations and principles of the university community. 

Certain behaviors are incompatible with the above standards and are unacceptable in the university community. For these reasons they are subject to disciplinary action by the university. Examples of such behaviors include but are not limited to the following:
(Students should consult the Undergraduate/Graduate catalogues, this Community Standards Manual, the Residence Life housing contract, Campus Safety Services parking regulations, and other published university policies for a more complete list of rules and regulations.)

1. Disrespect for Oneself
   1. Violating the university alcohol policy. This includes but is not limited to such behaviors as underage students being in the presence of or using alcoholic beverages, or any student being intoxicated. It must be understood that the effects of alcohol do not relieve individuals of their responsibility to themselves or the community.
   2. Possessing, using, distributing, being in the presence of and/or selling narcotics, drug paraphernalia, other drugs, or any controlled substance illegally.
   3. Exhibiting reckless actions that endanger the health or safety of any person.
   4. Engaging in illicit sexual behavior.
2. Disrespect for Others
   1. Physically or verbally abusing, assaulting, threatening, endangering, or harassing any person either intentionally or recklessly.
   2. Engaging in harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, ability, or sexual orientation. (See Sexual Harassment Policy.)
   3. Engaging in sexual assault, defined as any form of sexual contact with another person without the consent of that person. (See Sex Offense Policy.)
   4. Participating in hazing or harassment, which includes actions or situations that do or could result in mental, emotional, or physical discomfort; embarrassment; ridicule; or endangerment whether intentionally, for fun, or by consent.
   5. Misusing or interfering with fire equipment, or failing to follow fire drill or other emergency procedures. This includes tampering with or disregard for security precautions in the residence halls or other facilities on campus.
   6. Interfering with the safety and health of a member of the university community.
   7. Possessing, using, or selling firearms, other dangerous weapons, or incendiary or explosive devices including fireworks.
   8. Engaging in behavior that is disruptive of the living and learning environment on campus.
   9. Throwing food or engaging in other disruptive behavior in the dining hall, Inn Between or other food service location.
   10. Participating in lewd or indecent misconduct.
3. Disrespect for Property
   1. Engaging in the unauthorized entry into, use of, or occupancy of university premises, facilities, or properties.
   2. Engaging in the theft of, misuse of, damage to, or destruction of institutional, group, or private property, including library materials, computers, or computerized information.
   3. Engaging in arson or the irresponsible use of fire.
   4. Possessing property that is not your own, such as room keys or university identifications.
4. Disrespect for Authority  
   1. Intentionally interfering with any normal function of a university-sponsored activity.
   2. Violating published policies and rules governing residence halls, student organizations, or the university.
   3. Engaging in illegal gambling.
   4. Failing to comply with the directions of university employees acting in the performance of their duties. This includes, but is not limited to, Campus Safety Services personnel, Residence Life staff, or Food Service staff.
   5. Engaging in acts or deeds that violate existing federal, state, county, or municipal laws or ordinances.
   6. Refusing to show or surrender a university identification upon request by university employees acting in the performance of their duties.
   7. Failure to appear before the dean of students or his/her designee.
5. Dishonesty  
   1. Engaging in any form of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, fabrications or assisting others to do so. Normally, individual instances of academic cheating or plagiarism are handled by the faculty member and department. (See Academic Honesty Policy.)
   2. Knowingly furnishing false identification to the university. Misrepresentation of identification about oneself or others when providing information to a university official acting in the performance of his/her duties.  This includes possessing identification that falsely gives information about a person such as an altered driver’s license.
   3. Engaging in forgery, alteration, or the unauthorized use of university records, documents, or instruments of identification.
   4. Misusing financial assistance (aid) through fraud and abuse.
   5. Violating a printed policy issued by Academic Affairs.
6. Offenses Against the Judicial System
   1. Not cooperating with any discipline body by not appearing at a hearing, and administrative conference, or a mediation, or not being forthcoming and honest with information.
   2. Not complying with sanctions imposed by a discipline body in a timely manner.
   3. Violating disciplinary probation.

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