UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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I. AcademicConduct Regulations
Academic integrity is of paramount importance at Clayton State University. An
act of academicmisconduct may seriously compromise the learning process for
the violator and for other students if it occurs without appropriate disciplinary
consequences. Academicmisconduct isdefined by the following regulations.
A.
Disruptionof theLearningEnvironment
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class or
class related activities will not be tolerated. This includes but is not
limited to belligerent, abusive, profane, distracting and/or threatening
behavior. More subtle forms of behaviormay alsonegatively impact the
teaching-learning process. Possible examples (as deemed appropriate
by each individual instructor as they establish their own unique learning
environments) are listed i
of this code and include but are
not limited to: inappropriate attire, eating during class time, and
unwillingness to participate in educational activities, in somecases,may
significantly impact the instructor’s ability to conduct the class. A student
who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom
behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activitiesmay
bedismissed from class.
A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be
afforded such rights (See
Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged
Academic Conduct
Infractions
) as soon as possible following dismissal.
If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and
may receivea gradeofWF.
B. GivingorReceivingUnauthorizedAssistance
No student will give or receive assistance when not authorized by the
instructor in the preparation or completion of any assignment, essay,
laboratory report, or examination to be submitted as a requirement for
an academic course.
C.
UnauthorizedMaterialsor Equipment
1.
No student will takeor attempt to take, steal or otherwiseprocure in
an unauthorizedmanner anymaterial pertaining to the conduct of a
class, including but not limited to tests, examinations, laboratory
equipment andgradebooks.
2. No student will make use of anymaterials, aids, tools, or electronic
devices not specifically condoned by the instructor in preparing
academic assignments or while taking anexamination.
D.
FurnishingUnauthorizedExam InformationorMaterials
No student will sell, give, lend or otherwise furnish to anyone material
which can be shown to contain the questions or answers to any
examinations scheduled to be given at any subsequent date in any
course of study offered by theUniversity, without authorization from the
instructor.
