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Subject: Student Life
Policy No: SL: 2016:01
Applies: University-Wide
Issuing Authority: President
Responsible Officer: Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Adopted: 07/01/2016
Last Revision: 08/23/2017
Last Reviewed: 08/23/2017
I. PURPOSE
The Student Code of Conduct exists to notify students, faculty, and staff of the specific expectations Rowan University holds related to student behavior and the rights and responsibilities that accompany being a student and participating in student clubs or organizations.
II. ACCOUNTABILITY
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students shall implement and ensure compliance with this policy.
III. APPLICABILITY
This policy is applicable to all students of Rowan University.
IV. DEFINITIONS
See Attachment 1 – Definitions
V. REFERENCES
- RowanSOM Student Responsibilities, Rights and Disciplinary Procedures
- Honor Code and Professional Conduct sections of the [Cooper Medical School of Rowan University] Student Handbook
VI. POLICY
Rowan University is an academic community and as such the University has instituted this Student Code of Conduct to set forth the standards and expectations that are consistent with its purpose as an educational institution. The University reaffirms the principle of student freedom, coupled with an acceptance of full responsibility for one's behavior and the consequences of such behavior. Rowan University recognizes the rights of its students guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Jersey, which include a student's rights within the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry, assembly, peaceful pursuit of an education, and reasonable use of services and facilities of the University.
While it is the goal of the disciplinary process to educate students as to the purpose and importance of abiding by the Student Code of Conduct, the University will also issue sanctions as are appropriate and necessary to ensure continued and/or future adherence to this Code, and to protect the University community from disruptive behavior.
In addition to the Code, students must also recognize and comply with the standards of classroom behavior as stated in their individual course syllabi. This document and supporting materials have been developed to guarantee procedural fairness to students when there has been an alleged failure to abide by Rowan University's policies and regulations. Procedures may vary in formality given the gravity and nature of the offense and the sanctions that may be applied. Each student is responsible for reading and complying with the Student Code of Conduct.
1. Authority
The Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and his/her designees have the responsibility for maintaining and implementing the Student Code of Conduct. In a situation where a student's health or safety is/was seriously endangered the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students or his/her designees will make every attempt to notify the student's parent/guardian as soon as possible.
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