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CODE OF CONDUCT

Any student whose conduct on or off campus becomes unsatisfactory and is determined to have a detrimental impact on the mission of the University will be subject to appropriate action through the Student Conduct Office. No student will be permitted to graduate or officially withdraw from the University while disciplinary action is pending against him or her. All students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that helps enhance an environment of learning in which the rights, dignity, worth, and freedom of each member of the academic community are respected. All Students must report, in writing, any Federal, State or Local criminal charges and/or dispositions of criminal charges to the Office of Student Conduct.
According to the By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, ratified in March of 1968, the administration of the University is responsible for all phases of student discipline. The administration holds that a student enrolling in the Univer­sity assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution. Further, the Board of Trustees has directed the administration to take appropriate disciplinary action against students and student organizations that are found to be in violation of the University’s Code of Conduct.

A UNCP student shall refrain from engaging in behaviors that violate the Code of Conduct listed below, which reflect conduct unbecoming of a student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke:
1. Violating the Academic Honor Code
(See Academic Honor Code Section IV. Student Handbook)
a) Cheating
b) Plagiarism
c) Fabrication and Falsification
d) Abuse of academic materials
e) Complicity in academic dishonesty

2. Providing False Information
a) Furnishing false information to the University with intent to deceive
b) Withholding, with knowledge, information from the University

3. Fraud
a) Forging, altering, defrauding, or misusing documents, charge cards or
money, checks, records, and ID cards of an individual or the University
b) No student shall misrepresent himself/herself in, or with regard to, any
transaction with the University, whether oral, written, or by other means

4. Failure to Comply with an Official Request
Refusing to comply with any lawful order of a clearly identifiable
University official acting in the performance of his/her duties in the
enforcement of University policies (residence staff members are
considered University officials when acting in an official capacity)

5. Failure to Present Identification
Failure to present his/her ID when requested to do so by a University
official

6. Failure to Discharge University Obligations
Neglecting to discharge all obligations to the University prior to the close
of each semester

7. Computing Appropriate Use Policy
Violating the UNCP appropriate use policy for computers, networks and
federal copyright law (See Division of Information Technology Policy 01
03 Appropriate Use Policy found online at www.uncp.edu/doit/policies/
policy0103.html)

8. Disruptive and Disorderly Conduct
Conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding,
abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace on University
premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by, the
University or members of the academic community

9. Setting of Fire and Fire Hazards
No student shall start a fire or create a fire hazard on University-owned
or operated property or properties off campus (Willful damage to
property by fire shall be prosecuted as arson when appropriate)

10. Fire Safety Equipment
Misusing, tampering with, or disturbing without proper cause any fire
prevention and control equipment

11. Classroom Behavior
Disrupting classroom activity and/or other University functions by
operating cell phones, pagers, beepers, etc., in classrooms, libraries, and labs

12. Obstructing or Disrupting Teaching, Research or other University Activities
Obstructing or disrupting teaching, research or other University
activities on University premises; the handling of disruptive behavior in
the classroom is left to the discretion of the individual faculty member.
However, it is suggested that the faculty member make clear to the class
in the syllabus or at an early class meeting that any behaviors that disrupt
the teaching and/or educational process will not be tolerated. If a student
displays such behavior, the faculty member should deal with it early and
directly by speaking to the student. If it continues to be a problem the
faculty member may ask the student to leave the classroom and should
report the student to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Written
documentation should be kept for each instance including how it was
handled. At the faculty member’s request and with appropriate
documentation, the Office for Academic Affairs will administratively
withdraw the student from class(es) as a result of repeated disruptions to
the academic process.

13. Threatening another
By means other than the use or threatened use of physical force,
harassing or threatening another in a manner or through such behavior
that a reasonable person would find threatening

14. Harassment
Harassing another student by using objectively offensive speech or
behavior of a biased or prejudiced nature related to one’s race, color,
creed, national origin, sex, religion, handicap, or age if such speech and/or
behavior is so severe and pervasive as to effectively prevent the other
student from obtaining an education or to create an objectively hostile
educational environment

15. Electronic Devices
Any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or
video record of any person while on University premises without his/her
prior knowledge, or without his/her effective consent when such a
recording is likely to cause injury or distress (This includes, but is not
limited to, surreptitiously taking picture of another person in a gym,
locker room, or restroom.)

16. Endangering the Health and/or Safety of Any Person (including one’s self)
No student shall take any action that creates a danger to any person’s health or safety or personal well being.

17. Assault
No student shall cause physical harm or threaten to cause physical harm
to another person. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
any unwanted and unlawful touching or attempted unwanted and unlawful
touching (Physical assaults may result in suspension from the University.)

18. Stalking
No student shall engage in conduct that may cause a person to fear for
his/her safety due to a pattern of behavior that is unwanted and/or an
emotional/mental disruption of his/her daily life (Such acts may include,
but are not limited to, following another person, telephone calls, e-mail
messages, meeting at classes or places of residence, and written and
electronic notes or letters.)

19. Unauthorized Entry/Trespassing
Unauthorized entry or presence in or upon or use of any University
premises or property (including but not limited to roofs, storage facilities,
crawl spaces, mechanical rooms and out buildings) or student property
(ie., automobiles, lockers, or residences) or unauthorized possession,
duplication, loan, or use of keys to any university premises or property.

20. Offensive or Disruptive Speech/Conduct
Engaging in objectively offensive or disruptive speech or conduct directed
toward a member of or visitor to the University community; if such
language or conduct is obscene or so severe and pervasive as to
constitute legally prohibited harassment in that it effectively prevents an
individual from obtaining an education or creates an objectively hostile
educational work environment.

21. Abuse of Student Conduct System
a) Failure to obey the notice from a Campus Judicial Board or University
official to appear for a meeting or hearing as part of the Student Conduct
system
b) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a
Campus Judicial Board or University Hearing Official
c) Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Campus Judicial
Board or Administrative Hearing proceeding
d) Institution of a student conduct code proceeding in bad faith
e) Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use
of, the student conduct system
f) Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a Campus
Judicial Board or Administrative Hearing Officer prior to, and/or during
the course of , the Campus Judicial Board or Administrative Hearing
proceeding
g) Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of a
Campus Judicial Board or Administrative Hearing Officer prior to, during,
and/or after a student conduct code proceeding
h) Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student Code
i) Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an
abuse of the student conduct code system

22. Violating Policies governing Residence Life
See Housing Contract and Student Housing section VIII. of the Student
Handbook

23. Bicycles, Skates, Skateboard & Scooters
a) Roller skating/blading, skateboarding, scooter riding and the riding of
bicycles is prohibited in University buildings
b) Roller skating/blading, scooter and bicycle riding as a means of
transportation is only permitted on walkways and ramps when the
operator does not create a hazard to themselves or others
c) Performing jumps or other stunts (“hotdogging”) is strictly prohibited
on campus
d) Roller skating/blading and skateboarding by visitors is prohibited
e) Skateboarders and roller skaters/bladers may not be towed by bicycles or other vehicles

24. Vandalism & Damage to Property
Vandalism, destroying maliciously, damaging or misusing public or private
properties, including library materials

25. Littering
All litter must be placed in a proper receptacle: no individual may scatter,
spill, or place or cause to be blown, scattered, spilled, or placed or
otherwise dispose of any litter upon any public or private property

26. Stealing or Attempting to Steal
Stealing or attempting to steal, aiding or abetting, receiving stolen
property, selling stolen property, or embezzling the property of another
person or the University (Book Selling - When a student resells a book to
an individual or to the bookstore, that student is held responsible if the
book which is being resold is stolen property. If, and when, a student buys
a book from another student, it is the purchaser’s or seller’s
responsibility to be able to identify the student involved. If the student
buying the book will not or cannot identify the seller, the student buying
the book will be held responsible. The student who sells a book to
another student should always have his/her ID number in the book.

27. Alcohol & Drugs
a) Being intoxicated in public, displaying, driving under the influence,
illegally possessing or using alcoholic beverages or liquors, or providing
alcohol to students under legal age, found visibly overcome by alcohol,
driving while under the influence of alcohol
b) Participation in behaviors/games/devices which are consistent with rapid
consumption, including but not limited to: beer funnels/bongs, keg
stands, shot-gunning/chugging, Flip Cup, Circle of Death, Beer Pong,
Quarters, etc.
c) Kegs are not permitted on campus. Students may not possess kegs, or
any other common source containers of alcohol such as “party balls”, or
use any item such as a bathtub, trash can or similar container to hold
alcohol
d) Illegally manufacturing, selling, using, or possessing narcotics,
barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, sedatives, tranquilizers,
hallucinogens, and/or other known drugs and/or chemicals
e) Buying, selling, possessing, or using any kind of drug paraphernalia or
counterfeit drugs (see The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Illegal Drug and Alcohol Policy in the Student Handbook section V.
Administrative Policy)

28. Hazing
Participating in hazing or illegal harassment of UNCP students (see
Student Handbook section V. Administrative Policies)

29. Weapons, Explosives and Dangerous Chemicals
a) No student shall possess or use firearms, explosive devices, or weapons of any kind on University property or at an event sponsored or supervised
by the university or any recognized university organization. (Such
weapons may include, but are not limited to, guns, BB guns, air pistols,
rifles, knives, martial art devices, and bows.)

30. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of any member of the University community (See
Sexual Harassment policy in Student Handbook section V. Administrative
Policies)

31. Sexual Assault
Any sexual act that occurs without the consent of the victim, or that
occurs when the victim is unable to give consent (see Student Handbook
section V. Administrative Policies)

32. Sexual Misconduct
Any attempted or actual act of non-consensual or forcible sexual
touching, this would include, but is not limited to: fondling, kissing,
groping, attempted intercourse (whether oral, anal or genital), or
attempted penetration with a digit or any other object

33. Sexual Exploitation
Taking nonconsensual, unjust, or abusive sexual advantage of another for
one’s own advantage or benefit; or to benefit or advantage anyone other
than the one being exploited: and that behavior does not otherwise
constitute rape, sexual assault, or sexual harassment
Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to:
prostituting another student, nonconsensual video or audio taping of
sexual activity, going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as letting
friends surreptitiously watch you have consensual sex or unauthorized
distribution of photos or other materials of a sexual nature), engaging in
voyeurism, and inducing incapacitation with the intent to rape or
sexually assault another person or with the intent to create opportunity
for a third party to rape or sexually assault another person.

34. Other Sexual Offenses
Obscene or indecent behavior, which includes, but is not limited to,
exposure of one’s sexual organs or the display of sexual behavior that
would reasonably be offensive to others
35. Hate Crimes (The UNC Policy Manual 700.4.2 Adopted 02/12/10)
a) No student shall threaten, coerce, harass or intimidate another person or identifiable group of person, in a manner that is unlawful or in violation of a constitutionally valid University policy, while on University premises or at University sponsored activities based upon the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender-identity, creed, disability, or veteran status.
b) No student shall engage in unlawful harassment leading to a hostile environment. Unlawful harassment includes conduct that creates a hostile environment by meeting the following criteria: it is
i. Directed toward a particular person or person;
ii. Based upon the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender-identity, creed, disability, or veteran status;
iii. Unwelcome;
iv. Severe or pervasive;
v. Objectively offensive; and
vi. So unreasonably interferes with the target person’s employment, academic pursuits, or participation in University-sponsored activities as to
effectively deny equal access to the University’s resources and
opportunities.

36. Gambling
Gambling is prohibited on University property

37. University Policies
No student shall take any action, which violates any published University
policies or procedures. Violation of any University published policy, rule,
or regulation in hard copy or available electronically on the University
Web site

38. Free Speech (The UNC Policy Manual 700.4.2 Adopted 02/12/10)
The University embraces and strives to uphold the freedoms of expression and speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the North Carolina Constitution. The University has the right under appropriate circumstances to regulate the time, place, and manner of exercising these and other constitutionally protected rights.

39. Knowingly acting as an accessory to any charges contained herein by:
a) Being present while the offense is committed and advises, instigates,
or encourages the act, or
b) Facilitating in the committing of an offense in any way

40. Responsibility for Guests
Any violation of the Code of Conduct by one’s non-University of North
Carolina at Pembroke guest (“Guest” is defined as any non-student
present on University premises at the invitation and/or hosting of the
student)

41. Violation of Federal, State or Local Law
Any act committed by a student on or off campus that is a violation of
federal, state or local law

NOTE: Student Organizational Behavior
Any student organization found to have violated the Code of Conduct or any
Greek letter organization found to have violated the Code of Conduct or the
Fraternal Information & Programming Group (FIPG) Risk Management Policy will be subject to sanctioning through the University Judicial Process.

Updated: July 21, 2011

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