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[Ermengardi Atkisson]

Thepolicies and procedures, herein described, govern the conduct of students of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Included is the code of student conduct, disciplinary procedures, hearing procedures, and judicial actions. Students are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the University, as well as with all federal, state, and local laws.

Upon acceptance of admission to NCCU, each student agrees to abide by the policies of the University, and to conduct him/herself in a manner consistent with its educational mission. Students have a responsibility to review the Student Code of Conduct and other policies, and to seek clarification, if necessary, from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. The Student Code of Conduct and other related policies and procedures may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog, Student Handbook, and other University manuals. In addition, various academic units and administrative departments have policies specific to their area of responsibility. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the University policies and procedures. The Student Code of Conduct and related policies are available online. Printed copies are available in the Dean of Students Office and Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

As part of the North Carolina Central University community, campus organizations represent and are accountable to the University. All campus organizations, as well as the individuals who compose the student organization, are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct and related policies. Each student organization must ensure that its members comply with the Student Code of Conduct and related policies. A student organization may be held responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct and related policies and any such violations may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Code. Disciplinary action may be taken against the organization, individual members, or both. (See Appendix I for Registered Student Organizations (RSO))

5.4 A "Controlled Substance" is a drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in Schedules I through VI of the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act. (N.C. General Statute 90-86.)

5.5.1 In the absence of mutually understandable words or actions (an agreement on what is to be done, where, with whom, and in what way), it is the responsibility of the initiator (the person who wants to engage in the specific sexual activity) to make sure that he or she has consent from the potential partner(s). Coercion, force, or threat of either invalidates consent.

5.7 A "Dean of Students Hold" is an administrative action to limit activity on a Student's University records and prevents the Student from completing the following University processes: pre-registration, registration, drop/add, withdrawal, graduation, receiving official transcripts, etc. A Dean of Students Hold may be applied to a Student's account to facilitate participation in the Student conduct process; to facilitate completion of sanctions; when interim action has been taken; or when a Student is suspended/expelled; etc.

5.9 "Drug Paraphernalia" is any legitimate equipment, product, or material that is utilized or is modified for making, using, or concealing illegal drugs and/or other Controlled Substances.

5.10 The term "Gambling" means the operation of any "game of chance" or playing at or betting on any game of chance at which any money, property or other thing of value is bet, whether the same be in stake or not. A game of chance is any game or scheme in which receiving something of value depends on chance rather than skill. (NC General Statute 14-292)

5.13 The term "Hearing Panel" means any person or persons designated and/or appointed by the Director of SCCS to determine whether a Respondent has violated the Student Code of Conduct and to make decisions about sanctions. A Hearing Panel may include students, faculty members,and staff. A Hearing Panel member who has a conflict with, bias about or interest in the case should recuse himself or herself. If the Hearing Panel member refuses to recuse himself or herself, the Director of SCCS shall make the decision about whether to remove that person from the Panel.

5.20 The phrase "record of the hearing" includes the letter containing the formal charges against a Respondent, the audio recording of the hearing, and all documents offered as information at the hearing by either party and the SCCS; the written opinion of the Hearing Body; and any documentation related to any appeal.

5.21 The term "Registered Student Organization" (RSO) means a collection of persons who have complied with the requirements for formal University recognition via the Student Government Association.

5.23 The term "separation of the student from the University" means that, other than contacting SCCS and/or University department(s) approved by SCCS, the Student may not be present on University premises, attend or participate in classes, enter or use any University service or facility, including residence halls, dining facilities, recreation, leisure, library, or computer lab services or facilities, or participate in recognized University clubs or any University-sponsored program, activity, or related event.

5.24 The term "Student" means either (i) a person who has applied for admission, been accepted, and is enrolled in a schedule of undergraduate or graduate courses at the University, (ii) a person attending classes at or through the University, or (iii) a person participating in orientation programs on the University Premises. The term "Student" includes a person who is enrolled in courses on a full-time or part-time basis, at any of the University's locations. The term also includes a person enrolled in distance education programs, or who participates in Study Abroad programs or other University-sponsored trips.

5.25 The term "Student Group" means a number of persons associated with each other for a common purpose, and who have not completed the formal registration requirements to be recognized as a Registered Student Organization.

5.26 The term "University Official" means any person employed by the University and authorized to perform administrative or professional duties, including but are not limited to: faculty members, staff members, and student employees.

5.27 The term "University Premises" means all buildings, facilities or grounds owned, leased, operated, controlled or supervised by North Carolina Central University, including adjacent streets and sidewalks.

North Carolina Central University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina. Pursuant to The Code of the University of North Carolina, as adopted by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina, the Chancellor is solely responsible for all matters of student discipline at North Carolina Central University. The Chancellor may delegate this authority in matters of student discipline to administrative officers, faculty, and staff committees. The Chancellor has delegated her authority through the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards to implement policies and procedures in the matters of student discipline at North Carolina Central University.

6.1.1.2 An operating unit of the University (e.g., academic colleges or departments, University Housing, Athletics) may also establish conduct standards for the student/departmental relationship, so long as those standards are consistent with the provisions of the Code or establish higher standards of conduct set forth in the Code. Disciplinary action pursuant to the Code does not preclude additional action by the operating unit. Sanctions applied under the Code cannot be waived or modified by the operating unit. Sanctions may be imposed by the operating unit in lieu of sanctions applied in proceedings under the Code only when done in consultation with the Director of the SCCS.

6.1.2.2 The Academic Honor Code governs student conduct directly related to the academic life of the University. The Academic Honor Code is applicable to any academically related experience involving NCCU students (or alumni in cases where violations are discovered after graduation) whether occurring on the campus or at host institutions or sites. All alleged violations of the Academic Honor Code must be resolved in accordance with this Academic Honor Code and under the direct authority of a NCCU faculty member.

6.1.2.4 Faculty members of each academic unit may implement classroom rules and regulations that govern student conduct during classroom and instructional times. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty member. However, sanctions applied by the individual faculty member may not exceed those specified in the Code. In addition, no faculty member has the authority to suspend or expel a student from his/her classroom for greater than one class period without invoking the student conduct process set forth in the Code.

The University has jurisdiction over all behavioral infractions that occur on University Premises. It reserves the right to consider the behavior of students off campus when it is determined that the off-campus behavior interferes with the University, its educational mission and the safety of the University community. The Director of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in consultation with the Dean of Students and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs shall determine if an incident off campus affects University interests and falls within the scope of the Code of Student Conduct. Application of the Code of Student Conduct to off-campus Student conduct will be consistent with the following values:

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