Student Conduct

Philosophy of Student Conduct

At Kansas State University students have a direct and primary role in the establishment and enforcement of campus and living group policies and regulations. The basic philosophy of discipline is one of education and enforcement of community standards. Since that is the ultimate purpose, we focus on the growth and development of the student. Most efforts are directed at preventing problems, or at least correcting them, rather than concentrating on punishment. The responsibility for proper conduct is put upon the student, not the university, with the assumption that most students do not try to intentionally cause violations, and will generally respect the rights and property of others.

The following principles govern the disciplinary process. Every effort is made to bring about outcomes that are positive for all parties involved; students will be members of all Student Governing Association judicial bodies; formal hearing processes are fundamentally fair and respect the rights of the individuals involved; confidentiality will be respected; records of proceedings will be released only on written authorization of the student(s) involved unless otherwise authorized by law or court order. The procedures are outlined in the SGA Judicial Code, included in the by-laws to the SGA Constitution.

Descriptions of the judicial structure and process, as well as university policies, are free and are available in the Office of Student Activities and Services in the K-State Student Union and on their web page.

Prohibited Conduct

Neither this nor any other university policy is violated by actions that amount to expression protected by the state or federal constitutions or by related principles of academic freedom. 

Student Code of Conduct

https://www.k-state.edu/sga/judicial/student-code-of-conduct.html

The following described conduct is prohibited by this Code and subject to sanctions by the University:

Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
1. Providing and/or supplying false information to any University official, faculty/staff member, or office.
2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification.
3. Tampering with the election of any organization or student governing body.
Conduct that substantially disrupts or interferes with teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other University-sponsored activities.
Conduct directed towards another person(s) that is intended to and does substantially disrupt or interfere with another’s educational or employment opportunity, peaceful enjoyment of residence, or physical security.
Attempted or actual theft of property.
Intentional damage to property or vandalism.
Engaging in hazing of a member or third party for the purpose of initiation into, or admission into, affiliation with, or continued membership within a recognized student organization (RSO), is strictly prohibited. Hazing includes, but is not limited to any action, activity, or situation by which an RSO member intentionally, negligently, or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health, welfare, or safety of an individual, creates excessive fatigue, consumption of any substance or liquid (including but not limited to alcohol), sleep deprivation, mental or physical discomfort, exposes a person to extreme embarrassment or ridicule, involves personal servitude, destroys or removes public or private property, or implicitly or explicitly interferes with the academic requirements or responsibilities of a student. Apathy, acquiescence, or consent to hazing shall not be a defense to this violation.
Telephone or Internet harassment, which shall include: (KSA 21-6206)
1. Making calls containing or making or transmitting any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or text which is lewd or obscene remarks.
2. Making or transmitting calls, whether or not conversation ensues, or any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or text with intent to substantially interfere with another person’s educational or employment opportunity, peaceful enjoyment of residence, or physical security, including the unwanted distribution of personal information. Transmission of comments, requests, suggestions, proposal, images, or texts may include any transmission utilizing electronic means, including but not limited to sending text, picture, video, or audio messages over social media websites, social media applications, instant messenger or chat services, message boards or any other electronic format.
Failure to comply with directions of University faculty, staff, or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys, or other devices that provide access to any University property or services.
Unauthorized presence in or use of University premises, facilities, or property.
Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages in an unlawful manner or otherwise in violation of a university policy.
Use, possession, distribution of a controlled substance in an unlawful manner or otherwise in violation of a university policy.
Possession or use of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals on University premises or at a University Education Program and Activities or any other violation in violation of the University’s Weapons Policy.
Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated, any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency, or tampering with, misusing, or disabling university-installed safety equipment.
Participation in a campus demonstration which unreasonably disrupts the normal operations of the University included but not limited to the following examples:
1. infringing on the rights of;
2. inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal;
3. intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular;
4. inciting another person to breach the peace.
Intentionally engaging in conduct that prevents another person from exercising freedom of expression protected by law.
Conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or obscene; breach of peace; or inciting another person to breach the peace.
Any violation of “KSU Information Technology Usage Policies.”
Abuse of the SGA Judicial Program, including but not limited to:
1. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information.
2. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding.
3. Knowingly initiating a complaint without cause.
4. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the judicial system.
5. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a judicial board prior to, or during the course of, the judicial proceeding.
6. Verbal, written, phone, or physical harassment, and/or intimidation of a member of a judicial board.
7. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the judicial program.
Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under this Code.
Any illegal or unauthorized taking, selling, or distribution of class notes.
Violation of University policies, rules, or regulations.
Violation of federal, state or local law that causes a substantial disruption to university operations.

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