UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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UNDERGRADUATEANDGRADUATESTUDENTCODE
OFCONDUCT
INTRODUCTION
Clayton State University has established standards of conduct which are
compatiblewith theacademicmissionof the institution. Aneducational approach
to discipline is employedwhenever possible.
Law, statutes and regulations at the national, state and local levels grant
public institutions the authority to establish standards reasonably relevant to the
lawful missions, processes, and functions of the institution. Such standards are
not intended to prohibit theexerciseof a right guaranteed by theConstitutionor a
lawof theUnitedStates toamember of theuniversity community.
Standards may apply to student behavior on and off the campus when
relevant to any lawful mission, process, or function of the institution. The
institutionmay prohibit any action or omission, which impairs, interferes with, or
obstructs themissions, processes and functionsof the institution.
Institutional standards may require scholastic attainments higher than the
average of the population andmay require superior ethical andmoral behavior.
In establishing standards of behavior, institutions are not limited to the standards
or the forms of criminal laws [“General Order on Judicial Standards of Procedure
and Substance in Review of Student Discipline in Tax-Supported Institutions of
Higher Education,” 45F.R.D. 133/145 (W.D.Mo. 1968)].
The acceptance of these rights and responsibilities is a prerequisite for
enrollment at Clayton State University. It is the responsibility of each student to
know and understand established rules of conduct. Lack of awareness is not
recognized as a legitimate reason for failure to comply.
Violatorsmay beaccountable to both civil and criminal authorities and to the
University for acts of misconduct, which constitute violations of this Code.
Disciplinary action at the University may proceed during the pendency of other
proceedings at the discretion of University officials. Sanctions may be imposed
for acts of misconduct, which occur on University property or at any University
sponsored activity.
As further prescribed in these rules, off-campus conduct
mayalsobesubject todiscipline.
“Clayton State University [provides] each student with an e-mail address
through the Clayton State University electronic post office. The student will be
responsible for monitoring this address on a regular basis for official
communications from Clayton State University faculty and administrators.”
(ClaytonStateUniversityAcademicCatalog)
The University maintains the right to amend its rules and to make such
amendments effective immediately upon appropriate public notification of
students. The most current version of the Student Code of Conduct may be
foundon-linea
CONDUCTREGULATIONS
Disciplinary action may be initiated by the University and sanctions imposed
against any student or student organization found responsible for committing,
attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of any of the
followingprohibited formsof conduct:
