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Code of Student Conduct

I. Preamble

II. Rights and Responsibilities

III. Definitions

IV. Standards of Conduct

1. Applicability
   1. Any student or student organization committing an act in violation of the Code of Student Conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
      
   2. Any student or student organization who aids, abets, encourages, requests, initiates, or assists any other student, non-student, or student organization in acts which violate this document or participates in a violation of this document shall be subject to disciplinary action as if the student or student organization has actually committed the violation.
      
   3. Any violation of the Code of Student Conduct by members of a student organization may result in both the organization and the members involved in the behavior to be subject to disciplinary action.
      
   4. All statements made by a student relative to a case may be used in any disciplinary proceeding.
      
   5. Students may be charged with violations of the Code of Student Conduct for misconduct occurring off University property when such conduct interferes with the educational objectives of the University community.
      
   6. Charges brought under this document may be applied concurrently with any civil or criminal prosecution brought against a student or organization.
      
2. Off Campus Behavior
   1. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Violations of these laws and ordinances may be subject to University judicial action. The University will determine whether judicial action under the Code of Student Conduct will be carried out before, simultaneously, or following civil or criminal proceedings.
3. List of Violations

   Violations of Values of a Community of Respect

   The following are examples of inappropriate behaviors that violate the values of a community of respect:

   1. Respect for Academic Integrity
      1. Academic Honesty: Susquehanna recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic function of the University. A violation involves cheating, plagiarism, academic negligence, or dishonesty.
         1. Plagiarism results when students neglect to acknowledge in footnotes, endnotes or other forms of documentation their use of the words and ideas of others. The failure to acknowledge and properly document your use of sources and materials, even if unintentional or innocent, amounts to representing as your own the work of someone else. When the words of another are used in student work, they must be both cited in some form of documentation, such as a footnote, and placed in quotation marks.
      2. University Records: Students and organizations shall complete university records honestly. Neither shall alter nor cause to be altered any records, forms or documents used by the University, nor shall knowingly misuse such documents. Neither shall hinder or mislead, or attempt to hinder or mislead, a university official in the performance of his/her duty by providing false or misleading information.
   2. Respect for Other Persons
      1. Assault: Physical contact directed against another person by a student, group of students or student organization resulting in injury to an individual.
      2. Disorderly Conduct: Any action of a student, group of students or student organization that can reasonably be expected to disturb the academic pursuits or infringe upon the privacy, rights, privileges, health or safety of University students, staff, faculty, or University visitors is prohibited.
      3. Harassment: The attempt of a student, group of students or student organization to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive situation, or to subject a person to unwanted and unsolicited attention is prohibited.
      4. Sexual Assault: Any attempted or actual sexual contact directed against another person by a student, group of students or student organization in the absence of clear and voluntary consent.
      5. Hazing: The University upholds the position of hazing adopted by the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA). Susquehanna defines hazing as any activity or situation intentionally or unintentionally created, with or without consent, whether on or off campus, which endangers the mental or physical health of the participants; which produces physical discomfort; which subjects the individual to embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule; which creates excessive fatigue, physical, or psychological shocks to the individual; which involves quests, treasure/scavenger hunts, stunts, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; which involves late or early work sessions; or any activity which is not consistent with the laws, rituals, and/or other policies of the organization or the regulations and policies of the University.Hazing activities may include one or more of the following, but are not limited to:
         1. Actions that recklessly or intentionally endanger the physical or mental health or safety of students;
         2. Encouraged consumption of any food, drink, drug or any other substance;
         3. Participation in physical activities, such as calisthenics, exercises, or so-called games;
         4. Exposure to the weather;
         5. Fatigue resulting from sleep deprivation, physical activities through late night or early morning programs, physical activities or exercises;
         6. Assignment of activities that would be illegal or unlawful, or might be morally offensive to the individual;
         7. Physical brutality, including paddling, striking with fists, open hands or objects, or branding;
         8. Kidnapping, transportation or stranding of individuals (e.g., "road trips");
         9. Verbal abuse, including: Line-ups and berating of individuals;
         10. Conduct that could adversely affect the dignity of the individual, including wearing of apparel that is conspicuous or extraordinary; carrying items such as paddles, canes, etc. or the performance of public stunts and activities;
         11. Tasks of servitude, including errands and clean-up activities for active members, alumni or any other Susquehanna student;
         12. Denial of sufficient time to study;
         13. Nudity or lewd behavior;
         14. Late or early activities which interfere with academic activities or requirements;
         15. Any activity not consistent with the policies of the University.
         For purposes of this definition, any activity as described above which might be required for affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is presumed to be "forced" activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding. In Pennsylvania, any person who causes or participates in hazing can be charged with a third degree misdemeanor.
      6. Smoking: All campus buildings (including residence halls) are completely smoke-free. Those who smoke outside of campus buildings are asked to stay more than 10 feet from an entrance or window and are asked to use the ashtrays that are located outside building entrances for the disposal of cigarettes and cigars.
      7. Conduct Unbecoming: Any conduct of a student, group of students, or student organization that violates the rights of other individuals, groups, or organizations, either on or off campus, shall be prohibited.
   3. Respect for the University Community
      1. Damage to Property: Malicious or unwanted destruction of property which is owned or operated by the University, its students, student organizations, faculty, staff or the Selinsgrove community and its individual residents by a student, group of students or student organization is prohibited. De-facing of property such as buildings, streets, sidewalks, roofs and grass is prohibited.
      2. Disorderly Assembly: Assembly for the purpose of creating a riot or engaging in riotous, destructive or disorderly behavior interfering with the normal operation of the University or community is prohibited.
      3. Dining Service Violations: All students residing in University-owned residence halls/houses during the academic year take their meals in the campus dining facilities. Each student's University I.D. card, properly validated, is his or her meal ticket. It is issued for his or her use only. Good conduct, good manners, proper dress, and footwear are required of students in all dining venues. Individuals cannot remove food from the Evert Dining room.
      4. Refusal to Vacate: The refusal to vacate a building, sidewalk, driveway or private facility being used by the University for student or department sponsored activity when directed to do so by an authorized university official.
      5. Disregard for the Property of Others: Unauthorized taking, attempted taking or possession of items by a student, group of students or student organization of items belonging to an individual, the University, student organization, or the Selinsgrove community is prohibited. (Includes the removal of books from the library without completing proper checkout procedures).
      6. Fireworks: The possession or use of fireworks on University property is forbidden. Fireworks are defined as any substance prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion or detonation.
      7. Firearms or Weapons: Dangerous weapons and their ammunition of any type are prohibited. Examples include (but are not limited to): BB guns, chemical weapons (mace, tear gas), stun guns, air rifles, air pistols, paintball guns, bowie knives, dirks, daggers, slingshots, leaded canes, metal knife sharpeners, switchblade knives, knives over 5" long, blackjacks, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), and any sharp, pointed or edged instruments, except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clippers, and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance.
      8. Solicitation/Fundraising: The solicitation of sales, services, memberships or gifts on campus without the permission of the Dean of Student Life's office is prohibited. No fundraising activity may involve the solicitation/completion of a credit card application.
      9. Inappropriate Advertising: Origination, circulation or display of any media that contains matter that violates or is in contrary to University policies or community values, is prohibited.
      10. Corruption of Campus Elections and Referendums: No student shall cast, or attempt to cast, more than one ballot in any campus election or referendum.
      11. Unauthorized Entry or Use of Facilities: No student, group of students or student organization shall make or attempt to make unauthorized use of any university building, office, property, or other facility. Upon appropriate notice by university officials, authorization for the use of university facilities and property may be withdrawn or otherwise restricted. Examples include, but are not limited to: being on top of buildings (including Greek houses and residence halls); entrance or use of University Avenue house attics, basements and second floor porches; having lobby/lounge furniture in personal residence rooms. Throwing anything from windows or doorways of university facilities is prohibited. Pets are not allowed in campus buildings. Visitors with pets on University grounds must have them leashed and under control at all times.
      12. Unauthorized Use of Information Technology: Any action without authorization from the University which does or allows an individual to, access, use, modify, destroy, disclose or take data, programs or supporting documentation residing in or relating in any way to a university computer, computer system or computer network or causes the denial of computer system services to an authorized user of such system. Any violation of the Information Technology Policy (http://www.susqu.edu/policies/it.cfm) and the Information Technology Conditions of Use statement (http://www.susqu.edu/policies/conditions.cfm). Examples of violations include:
          1. Use of university technology to harass or harm any person.
          2. Creation and/or use of false user accounts.
          3. Unauthorized use of another user's account.
          4. Any activity that attempts to circumvent the LAN security.
          5. The posting on university owned computers of material that may or will be perceived to be offensive to others.
          6. Use of university technology to violate copyright laws.
          7. Use of phone or computer technology to perpetrate false charges.
          8. Activities that constitute theft of service (i.e. unauthorized printing).
      13. On-Campus Housing Violations: Violations of the Susquehanna University Department of Residence Life General Provisions of Living On-Campus.
          1. Bicycles: Students should be aware that Selinsgrove Borough Ordinance No. 293 states: Sec. 1 "It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use a bicycle upon any of the public ways of the Borough of Selinsgrove without first obtaining from the Borough of Selinsgrove a license therefore." Licenses shall be available at the Borough Hall on Pine Street for a fee of one dollar. The ordinance also prohibits more passengers on a bicycle than was intended in the vehicle design. Head and taillights must be used during hours of darkness. Storage of bicycles is not permitted inside a residence unit except in sanctioned bicycle storage areas located in some buildings. The University reserves the right to remove any bicycle in violation of this policy and will bill and/or fine the owner for the cost of the labor involved.
          2. Cleanliness: Residential spaces must be kept in a clean and orderly condition at all times. Custodial service is provided for all common areas only. Cleaning of student rooms is the responsibility of the individual occupants.
          3. Room furnishings: (i.e. beds, mattresses, chairs, desks, screens, closet doors) may not be removed from the room or dismantled or altered in any way. Beds placed on desks, radiators, windowsills, etc., constitute a safety violation.
          4. Electrical Appliances: Reflecting fire safety and electrical concerns, residents are limited in the use of electric appliances and cooking devices. Prohibited Items include, but are not limited to, air-conditioners, microwave ovens, hot plates, toasters, coffee machines, hot pots, portable heating units of any kind, electric blankets, exposed heating elements, electric fry pans, broilers, griddles, homemade TV and radio antennas, large television sets (over 32"), and refrigerators over 5 cubic feet are prohibited in student rooms and common areas of residential facilities.
          5. Keys: Each student receives keys to his or her room or house at the beginning of the school year. Keys are issued by a member of the Residence Life staff upon the student's signing into the residence hall. Upon termination of residency, the keys must be returned. In the event that any key is lost or not returned, locks will be changed, and the student charged accordingly.
          6. Noise Level: Residents are expected to use discretion where noise is concerned, both in and around student residences. Therefore, excessive noise is prohibited at all times. Courtesy hours are always in effect. Radios and stereos should be kept on low volume at all times. Stereo speakers may not be placed on windowsills and/or directed outside. The playing and practicing of musical instruments is not permitted in student rooms. (Practice rooms are available in Heilman Hall.)
          7. Hall Sports: For safety and noise reasons, sports are not permitted to be played within any residence unit (i.e., hockey, skateboarding, soccer, frisbee throwing, water fights, snowball fights, bouncing balls).
          8. Pets: Pets (with the exception of small, non-carnivorous fish in 20 gallon or less tank) are not allowed in campus buildings. Visitors with pets on University grounds must have them leashed and under control at all times.
          9. Personal Property: Students are responsible for the care and safety of their own personal property. The University cannot be held liable directly or indirectly for loss of, or damage to, the personal property of individuals. Students are urged to confirm whether their personal property is covered under their parents' or guardians homeowners' insurance policy and to make arrangements for additional insurance coverage if necessary.
          10. Room/Suite/House Decoration Policy: Students may personalize their rooms, suites and houses, but may not make structural changes to the areas to avoid accelerated wear and tear. Restrictions include:
              1. No part of the room, suite, or house may be painted. Borders and/or wallpaper are also prohibited.
              2. No fabric may be hung from ceilings or draped on walls. Fabric is extremely flammable.
              3. If students provide their own window covering, Susquehanna's in-window shades or pull blinds must remain in the window and be shut during breaks.
              4. Standing any kind of object or container on outside windowsills is prohibited.
              5. No alcohol containers or related items may be displayed in/on windowsills. Empty alcohol bottles or cans are not permitted in rooms where occupants are under 21.
              6. Dartboards, self-constructed lofts, and bars are not permitted in residence hall rooms or University-owned houses.
              7. Halogen lamps are prohibited.
              8. Miniature decoration lights (i.e. Christmas lights, novelty lights) cannot be used as an on-going light source, cannot be attached to room fixtures using metal fasteners (white adhesive putty is recommended) or used in any other manner contrary to manufacturers' recommendations.
              9. All candles (new or burnt wick), open flames and the burning of incense are prohibited and will result in the confiscation and disposal of the item in question.
              10. Placement of the beds, desks and/or dressers cannot block easy exit from the room.
              11. No furniture is permitted on the porches or lawn areas of the University Avenue houses.
          11. Visitation/Guests: All guests are subject to University regulations. The student host is responsible for the actions of and/or any violations of University policy caused by his or her guest. An individual may be an overnight guest in a residence hall for a maximum of two nights in any given two-week period. A person may not be an overnight guest of more than one resident per two-week period. A roommate must be consulted and give consent prior to inviting a guest to stay overnight in the residence hall. The rights of a student to privacy, quiet, etc. are paramount and take precedence over the desire of a roommate to have visitors or guests in the room.
   4. Respect for Community Authority
      1. Possession, use or Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages
         1. Summary of Federal, State, and Local Law
            Pennsylvania law provides that any person less than 21 years of age who attempts to purchase, purchases, possesses, consumes or transports any alcoholic beverages within Pennsylvania is subject to a fine of not less than $300 and will lose his/her driver's license for a minimum of 90 days. In addition, any person 21 years of age or older who sells or gives any alcoholic beverages to any person under 21 years of age commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. Such persons are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 for the first violation and a fine of $2,500 for each subsequent violation, and may also face imprisonment. It is unlawful to purchase alcoholic beverages from other than a state store or licensed source; misrepresent one's age to obtain alcoholic beverages; and transport liquor that was not purchased according to Pennsylvania Law. Section 491 of the Liquor Code states in part,

            "It shall be unlawful for any person, by himself or by an employee or agent, to expose or keep for sale, or directly or indirectly, or upon pretense or upon any device, to sell or offer to sell any liquor within this Commonwealth, except in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations of the Liquor Control Board."

            If alcoholic beverages are furnished in conjunction with any other service or product for which a fee is paid, a sale of liquor or beer has taken place. If an unlicensed sale is made, whether direct or indirect as described above, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board officers, or any other police officers, may arrest the seller(s) and, in addition to confiscating the alcoholic beverages, may also seize any vehicle or equipment used in the illegal activity. This restriction applies regardless of the age of the buyer and/or the seller. By ordinance, Selinsgrove Borough forbids a minor to have in his/her possession or under his/her control any malt or brewed beverage, liquor, wine or any other alcoholic beverages. Persons who do so are subject to fine or imprisonment. Under the existing law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, organizations and/or individuals who furnish intoxicants to persons under 21 years of age can be held civilly liable for any property damages, bodily injury or death caused by the intoxication of such underage persons. In addition, a licensed organization furnishing intoxicants to a visibly intoxicated person and/or any person under 21 years of age can be civilly liable for any property damages, bodily injuries or death caused by the intoxication of such person. The University, however, under the aforesaid existing law, assumes no such civil liability.
         2. Susquehanna University Alcohol Policy
            The University, by this policy, assumes no culpability for the behavior of any individual student with respect to his or her use or non-use of alcoholic beverages, or for the results or consequences of his or her conduct and hereby disclaims such responsibility. In accordance with the intentions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Susquehanna University reserves the right to inform the parents or legal guardians of students under 21 who have violated laws on the use or possession of alcohol or drugs. The University does not monitor off-campus activities with respect to the use, etc. of alcoholic beverages by students.
            1. Persons who are 21 years of age or older may possess, for their own use, and/or consume alcoholic beverages only in the privacy of their own rooms. (Student Organizations may host “Bring Your Own Beverage” (BYOB) events following the guidelines in section VIII, B.).
            2. (2) In accordance with Federal, State, and Local Law, supplying alcohol to persons under the age of 21 is a violation of university policy.
            3. Excessive amounts of alcohol are prohibited (i.e. kegs, beer balls, other large common sources), as are activities or drinking games that encourage rapid consumption of alcohol. Drinking paraphernalia will be confiscated and disposed of if found as part of a documented incident.
            4. Any student who appears at a University function or on campus in an intoxicated condition or who creates a disturbance by reason of excessive drinking on or off campus (e.g., behavior which disturbs others or causes embarrassment, personal injury or property damage) or who attempts to force or induce another person to drink against his or her expressed desire or breaches or attempts to breach or induce a breach of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the ordinances of the Borough of Selinsgrove in regard to alcoholic beverages, will be subject to University disciplinary action.
            5. Beverages containing grain alcohol are not permitted on campus.
            6. In accordance with university policy, student activities allocations may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
      2. Possession, Use, or Distribution of Controlled Substances
         1. Summary of Federal, State and Local Law
            It is a violation of federal, state and local laws to use, manufacture, sell or distribute any controlled substance. Additionally, it is against state and local laws to have drug paraphernalia in your possession for use, intended use or sale. Specified penalties range from fines, imprisonment or both, to the federally mandated penalties depending on the offense. In Pennsylvania, all drug violations come under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. All controlled substances are listed in Section 4 (Schedules of Controlled Substances). Section 13a (Prohibited Acts; Penalties) lists the 35 prohibited acts; 13b lists the specific penalties for any violation. Some examples of prohibited acts and penalties are:
            1. Possession with intent to use and/or sell drug paraphernalia. Upon conviction, an individual may be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding one year, pay a fine not exceeding $25,000, or both.
            2. Possession of a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II or III is considered a felony offense, and upon conviction an individual shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding five years, or pay a fine not exceeding $15,000, or both.
            3. Conviction for possession of a controlled substance classified in Schedule IV may result in imprisonment of up to three years, a fine up to $10,000, or both.
            4. Conviction for possession of a controlled substance classified in Schedule V may result in imprisonment of up to one year, a fine up to $5,000, or both.
         2. Susquehanna University Drug Policy
            The University prohibits the use or possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. Students found to be involved in possession, use, distribution, or transportation of illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia, on or off campus, will be subject to disciplinary action. Drug paraphernalia will be confiscated and disposed of if found as part of a documented incident. Persistent odor of marijuana smoke, the recreational use of legal mind-altering substances, and disorderly conduct resulting from drug use will be addressed through the University judicial system. In all such cases not contained herein, the laws of the State of Pennsylvania and the United States should be followed.
      3. Gambling: Unauthorized games of chance are not permitted. Accordingly, gambling is not permitted on campus.
      4. Fire Safety: Fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems and other fire prevention and protection equipment are provided in University buildings as a safeguard for lives and property. Tampering with fire bells, alarms, extinguishers, hoses, exit signs, instruction signs, sprinkler systems and the rendering of a false alarm are all prohibited. Individuals are required to vacate a building when a fire alarm sounds or when asked to do so by University officials.
         The Office of Public Safety conducts regular fire drills in the residence halls. Students receive instructions for their specific living unit at the beginning of the school year.
         
      5. Sanitation: Failure to maintain a student or student organization's facilities or property or surrounding property so as to prevent a potential danger to the health and safety of members of the University community is prohibited.
      6. Failure to Comply: Students, groups of students and student organizations are expected to comply with the direction of University officials and State and Local authorities acting in the performance of their duties.
      7. Student Identification: Students are required to carry their Susquehanna identification card and upon request of authorized University personnel, including residence hall staff, library staff, dining hall staff and Public Safety staff, students must present their I.D. cards.
      8. Posting Policy: The following rules and regulations govern the display of signs, posters, notices, and banners affixed on university-owned or -operated property.
         1. A recognized student organization or University department must sponsor any promotional materials posted on campus. The sponsoring group must be identified on the posted material.
         2. Items related to student government elections are presumed to be associated with SGA, however the individual candidate is personally responsible for their own postings.
         3. Any written promotion for events sponsored by commercial establishments is forbidden unless authorized by the Dean of Student Life's office. (See item xi. for exception.)
         4. Promotional materials may be placed only on bulletin boards or designated posting areas. Signs or posters shall not be placed on any door or glass area of the university, including windows, doors, or partitions. Materials may not be placed over existing postings.
         5. All items must indicate an event date or expiration date. Organizations or individuals are responsible for the removal of materials when they are outdated or no longer relevant.
         6. Masking tape must be used to affix signs and posters. The use of thumbtacks or staples is permitted only on cork-type bulletin boards.
         7. Any notices, publicity, etc., which are applied in such a way (i.e., paint, ink, chalk, spray fixative) so as to deface any campus building, sidewalk, lawn, tree or structure are prohibited.
         8. Mass distribution of promotional materials through the campus mail system must meet the following requirements:
            1. A request is made and approved by the mailroom supervisor.
            2. The organization supplies helpers to stuff mailboxes.
            3. The organization makes an effort to clean up any mess in the Campus Center corridors caused by the mass mailing.
         9. The use of airdrops or placement of materials on windshields is prohibited.
         10. Unauthorized materials depicting or announcing activities at which alcohol is consumed are prohibited.
         11. Commercial advertising may be placed only on the designated posting areas in the east stairwells of the Degenstein Campus Center.
         12. Non-commercial posters or notices are not to be removed from the bulletin boards or designated posting areas unless they are outdated, no longer relevant or there are multiple notices of the same event in the same location.
      9. Shared Responsibility: Students who knowingly act in concert to violate University regulations may be held jointly responsible for such violations. Students are responsible for the conduct of their guests on or in University property and at functions sponsored by the University or any student organization.
      10. Organizational Shared Responsibility: Student organizations will be held responsible for the behavior of their members, be they current students, alumni or guests when their actions evolve from or are in any way related to their association with or activities of the student organization. Student organization members who act in concert to violate University or state regulations may be given joint responsibility for such violations. Student organizations that condone or encourage behavior that violates University or state regulations may be given joint responsibility for such violations.
      11. Motor Vehicle Registration & Parking: No University student may own or operate a motor vehicle on the Susquehanna University campus unless it has been registered with the Department of Public Safety and the registration sticker is permanently affixed to the rear bumper of the motor vehicle. All first year students are required to park in the first year student parking lot on Sassafras Street.
      12. Contempt: Students, groups of students and student organizations shall fully comply with instructions of all components of the University judicial system formed to hear violations of standards of conduct. No one shall cause, attempt to cause, or coerce a student or student organization member to give false information. None shall engage in conduct that disrupts the proceedings of these bodies or lessens their authority or dignity or otherwise obstructs justice on campus.
      13. Organizational Governance and Membership: Students are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing student organizations including, but not limited to, groups recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA), Greek Organizations, and national honor societies and clubs. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in judicial actions. Accepting membership into an organization not eligible to have new members due to the group's suspension or withdrawal of recognition is a violation.
   5. Sanctions

      The following are University sanctions that may be assigned as a result of a student found in violation of the Code of Student Conduct by the Dean of Student Life's office,the Department of Residence Life, or as otherwise outlined in the Code of Student Conduct and other University publications. Sanctions may be imposed independently or in combination with other sanctions. Sanctions can be assigned to an individual student, groups of students, and student organizations.

      1. Disciplinary Warning
         A finding that the behavior violates a community standard resulting in a written or verbal warning to the student that any repetition of the behavior will result in more severe disciplinary action.
      2. Educational
         An order requiring the student or student organization to perform mandated service or to participate in an educational program or activity, including, but not limited to, an educational seminar, a treatment program for alcohol or drug abuse, psychological counseling, or community service.
      3. Parental Notification
         A letter or phone call notifying a parent or guardian of a dependent student (at the time notification is made) that he/she has committed a violation of law or University policy pertaining to drugs or alcohol.
      4. Restitution
         Requires a student to pay for damages to property, or reimburse for misappropriation of University funds, or for other expenses incurred as a result of violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Such reimbursement will be charged to any student who alone, or through group activities, organizes or knowingly participates in the events causing the damages or costs. Restitution may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s).
      5. Fine/Administrative Fee
         A fine requires a student or student organization to pay a sum of money. An administrative fee is assessed to assist with costs associated with an educational workshop or program. The judicial body shall determine the amount of the fine. Fines may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s). The fines listed below will automatically be assessed.

         Fine/Fee Amount	Reason
         $25.00	Failure to attend a meeting/Conduct Conference or complete a sanction by the required date.
         $25.00	Fee to cover costs associated with an educational workshop (AOD, Anger Management, etc…).
         $50.00	Failure to attend or cancel within 24 hours a scheduled appointment or assessment with the Counseling Center.
         $50.00	Fee to cover costs associated with a drug and/or alcohol assessment referral.

      6. Disciplinary Probation
         A trial period during which a student or student organization must behave in a manner acceptable to the University. Under the status of disciplinary probation, a student is encouraged to seek advice and counsel from appropriate University officials. Conditions of probation may be set forth which restrict the student's participation in co-curricular activities, sporting events, campus employment, or which may require a student to perform University or community service, or other specified activities. Disciplinary probation status may affect qualifications for some awards, prizes, or financial aid, particularly those stipulating conduct acceptable to the University. Established proof of a violation of the terms of probation, or of a further incident of misconduct while on probation may result in separation from the University for not less than one academic semester.
      7. Restriction or Revocation of Privileges
         The recommendation to withdrawal a privilege, use of a service, participation in a program, event, or activity for a specific period of time. The loss of privilege may prohibit a student or student organization from being released to live off campus, participating in co-curricular or athletic activities where the student(s) represents the University. Restrictions included, but are not limited to, registering or taking part in organizational or University social activities, the use of a particular University facility, visitation privileges, or parking privileges.
      8. Termination of Recognition
         An order terminating University recognition of a registered student organization for a specific or indefinite period of time.
      9. Residential Summary Suspension
         In certain circumstances, the Director of Residence Life or his/her designee has the authority to summarily suspend a student from all residential communities pending a hearing. A student may be summarily suspended from all residential communities to ensure the safety and well being of members and/or property of Susquehanna University; ensure the student's own physical or emotional safety and well being; or protect the community if the student poses a definite threat to the normal operations of the university.
      10. Summary Suspension
          In certain circumstances, the Dean of Student Life or his/her designee has authority to summarily suspend (as "Suspension" is defined herein) a student or student organization from the university, pending a hearing before the University Board. A student or student organization will be summarily suspended to ensure the safety and well being of members and/or property of Susquehanna University, ensure the student's own physical or emotional safety and well being, or protect the community if the student poses a threat to the normal operations of the University. The privilege of the use of University facilities/property is withdrawn by this action unless specific permission otherwise is obtained from the Dean of Student Life Office. The hearing following Summary Suspension will be held according to the procedure set forth in the Code of Student Conduct (Judicial Structure and Procedure).
          In the event that the hearing body finds the student or student organization responsible for the violation for which he/she was charged, any sanction imposed shall take effect from the date of the Summary Suspension. The fact of Summary Suspension and subsequent disciplinary action shall become part of the student's disciplinary record. If the hearing body concludes that there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that the student committed the violation for which he or she was charged, no record of the Summary Suspension shall be maintained.
      11. Deferred Suspension
          This sanction is a suspension that is delayed pending specified behavioral performance. A definite period of observation and review occurs during deferred suspension. If a student is again found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct, the suspension will take place immediately without appeal.
      12. Suspension
          A temporary separation of a student from the University, including the loss of all privileges and rights the student may have associated with the University, academic or otherwise, including, but not limited to: receipt of a Susquehanna University Degree, registration, class attendance, residence in University-owned housing, and use of University facilities. Said suspension shall be for a term to be determined by the University. The privilege of the use of University facilities/property is withdrawn by this action unless specific permission otherwise is obtained from the Dean of Student Life Office.
          When the suspension action is decided upon after the twelfth week of the semester and the presence of the student on campus is deemed to be not an immediate threat to themselves or others, the suspension may be deferred until the end of the semester.
          Should the student be readmitted, established proof of a further incident of misconduct will result in additional suspension periods, dismissal or expulsion. Additionally, the failure to observe the terms and conditions of a suspension may cause the extension of the suspension period or result in further disciplinary action.
          Any student who is suspended may be entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the university refund schedule as published in the Course Catalog. Lastly, upon completion of the period of suspension and fulfillment of all disciplinary requirements, the student must comply with all academic admission standards then in effect in order to register for courses.
      13. Expulsion
          The permanent separation of a student from the University, including the loss of all privileges and rights the student may have associated with the University, academic or otherwise, including, but not limited to; receipt of a Susquehanna University Degree, registration, class attendance, residence in University-owned housing, and use of University facilities. A student who has been expelled is not eligible for readmission.
          Any student who is expelled may be entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the university refund schedule as published in the Course Catalog.
      14. Alcohol Violations Sanctioning Guidelines
          The sanctions below may be combined with sanctions listed elsewhere in the Code of Student Conduct.

          Sanction Level	Examples of Violations	Corresponding Sanctions
          Level 1A	Underage possession/consumption; possession/consumption of an open container of alcohol in an area other than those designated; creating a disturbance while under the influence of alcohol	Verbal Disciplinary warning Educational program; corresponding fee
          Level 2A	Second offense of a Level 1A violation; aggravated Level 1A violation; possession of unauthorized alcohol paraphernalia/excessive quantity of alcohol; serving minors; allowing the consumption of alcohol by minors to take place in one's residence hall room; jeopardizing the safety of self or others	Written Disciplinary warning; educational program; corresponding fee/fine; personal assessment by the Counseling Center staff.
          Level 3A	Third offense of a Level 1A violation; Level 1A violation when Level 2A status has already been assigned; a grossly aggravated offense of a Level 2A violation	Disciplinary probation; educational program; corresponding fee/fine; personal assessment by the Drug and Alcohol Counselor; recommendation of further counseling; loss of a variety of campus privileges: counseling by an agency outside the University
          Level 4A	Inducing/forcing another to consume alcohol; any violation of the alcohol policy following placement on Level 3A status; an aggravated offense of a Level 3A violation	Suspension; counseling by an agency outside the University; expulsion

          The above sanctions are guidelines. Harm to self, others or property are considered aggravating circumstances and may increase sanction level. Sanctions may be modified based on the severity of the incident, the impact upon the community, and the student's judicial history.
      15. Drug Violations Sanctioning Guidelines
          The sanctions below may be combined with sanctions listed elsewhere in the Code of Student Conduct.

          Sanction Level	Examples of Violations	Corresponding Sanction
          Level 1D	Possession of drug paraphernalia; persistent odor of marijuana smoke; recreational use of legal mind-altering substances	Assessment by the Drug and Alcohol Counselor; educational program; corresponding fee/fine; disciplinary warning; additional counseling
          Level 2D	Possession of a controlled substance; second offense of a Level 1D violation	Disciplinary warning; disciplinary probation; suspension; expulsion; assessment by a member of the Counseling Staff; intensive educational program; corresponding fee/fine
          Level 3D	Sale or distribution of a controlled substance	Summary suspension from the University; suspension or expulsion following a determination of responsibility through University judicial procedures

          The above sanctions are guidelines. Harm to self, others or property are considered aggravating circumstances and may increase sanction level. Sanctions may be modified based on the severity of the incident, the impact upon the community, and the student's judicial history.
      16. Academic Sanctions
          With a finding that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty, one or more of the following may be imposed:
          • Mark of zero associated with a term paper, or other academic product, quiz, laboratory report, examination, etc.
          • A grade of "F" for the course associated with term paper, final examination, or other academic product constituting a significant portion (to be determined by the instructor) of the student's grade for the course
          • Suspension as defined above.
          • Expulsion as defined above

V. Judicial Structure and Procedures

VI. Conflict Mediation

VII. Academic Honesty

VIII. Student Organizations