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CONDUCT REGULATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR (3342-4-02.1)

1. Purpose. The university attempts to provide for all students a university environment that is conducive to scholarship, social growth and individual self-discipline.
2. Jurisdiction. The code of student conduct shall apply to conduct occurring on university premises, at university-sponsored activities, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the university community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Each student shall be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment. The code of student conduct shall apply to a student's conduct even if the student withdraws from the university while a disciplinary matter is pending. The vice president for enrollment management & student affairs maintains discretion to decide, on a case by case basis, whether the code of student conduct shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus.
3. Scope. In pursuit of this goal, students are expected to abide by local, state, and federal laws, as well as to adhere to all university rules and regulations contained in the university register. Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit the following misconduct is subject to sanctions outlined in this document. Conduct violations include, but are not limited to:
   1. Academic misconduct.
      1. Cheating by using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
      2. Facilitating academic misconduct – intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate any provision of this policy.
      3. Plagiarism by intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in any academic exercise.
   2. Alcohol.
      1. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by law, university regulations; and/or public intoxication.
      2. Distribution of alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by law and university regulations.
      3. Residence hall polices pertaining to empty alcohol containers.
   3. Animals. Possession or accompaniment of animals in any university building at any time Exceptions include laboratory animals or animals trained to assist persons with disabilities, and the residence services guidelines for pets.
   4. Arson. Causing a fire or explosion, or unauthorized use of any potential incendiary device/equipment
   5. Complicity. Presence during any violation of University policies or rules in such a way as to condone support, or encourage that (attempted or carried out) violation
   6. Computer misuse. Including but not limited to electronic materials, equipment, technological resources, and e-mail.
      1. Unauthorized access into a file including but not limited to: using, reading, transferring, or changing the contents.
      2. Use of another individual's identification and/or password.
      3. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or University official.
      4. Use of computing facilities and/or e-mail to send obscene or abusive messages.
      5. Use of computing facilities and/or e-mail to send unsolicited or unauthorized messages with the intention of reaching a mass of users.
      6. Violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
   7. Controlled substances. Use, possession or distribution of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or related paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law.
   8. Destruction/misuse of property.
      1. Destroying, defacing, tampering with, materially altering or otherwise damaging property not his or her own. This includes, but is not limited to, doors, windows, swipe card mechanisms, restroom equipment, vending machine equipment, University transportation equipment, etc.
      2. Creating a condition which endangers or threatens property not his or her own.
   9. Discrimination. Discrimination of a person or group based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
   10. Disorderly conduct. Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person to breach the peace or obstruct teaching, research, administration, or University activities or functions.
       1. Creating a risk of bodily harm to self/others.
   11. Gambling. Gambling for money or other possessions on University property or in any University operated or managed facility.
   12. General safety.
       1. Failure to conform to University safety regulations, including, but not limited to residence halls policies outlined in the Hallways Handbook and campus laboratory guidelines.
       2. Tampering with, or misuse of, fire alarms and firefighting equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, fire hoses, heat and smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, or other safety devices.
       3. Possession of flammable items, including, but not limited to, candles, incense, or other items which maintain a purpose of being used in a flammable way.
   13. Harassment.
       1. Threatening or intimidating a person creating a rational fear within that person.
       2. Engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts directed at another person which would seriously annoy a rational person.
       3. Creating a condition which endangers or threatens the health, safety or welfare of another person.
       4. Physically restraining or detaining another person, or removing any person from any place where he or she is authorized to remain.
   14. Hazing. Any action or situation intentionally created, whether on or off University premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.
   15. Impaired driving. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
   16. Judicial system.
       1. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a judicial body.
       2. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding.
       3. Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of, the judicial system.
       4. Attempting to influence the impartiality of, or intimidate, a member of a judicial body prior to, and/or during the course of, a judicial proceeding.
       5. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Code of Student Conduct.
   17. Laws. Violation of federal, state or local law. NOTE: A finding of a violation under this rule does not require proof of a conviction in any off campus proceeding.
   18. Misrepresentation. Knowingly distorting or altering the truth for personal gain or favor, including but not limited to: falsification of admissions application, possessing false identification, or falsification of documents provided to University faculty or staff.
   19. Physical violence. Punching, slapping, kicking, or otherwise striking; verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
   20. Reasonable request. Failure to comply with a reasonable request of a university official, including but not limited to: a person instructing a class, a librarian or designee in a library, a university/city police officer, any resident assistant, residence hall director, and members of the University staff carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
   21. Residence hall policies. Failure to comply with residence hall policies outlined in the hallways handbook, including but not limited to: escort, room capacity, restroom, quiet/courtesy hours, improper room change, odor of marijuana, Illegal appliances, visitation.
   22. Sexual assault. Coercing a person physically, verbally, or by deception, into any type of sexual conduct or act with another person whether the assailant is a friend, acquaintance or stranger.
       1. Rape.
       2. With a minor.
       3. Without consent.
       4. While participant is intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.
       5. While participant is incapable of providing consent.
   23. Sexual harassment.
       1. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
       2. Unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
       3. Submission to or enduring such conduct when made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other University activity.
   24. Smoking. Prohibited in all University buildings and vehicles, and where posting prohibits.(25) Theft. Using, taking, and/or possessing property or services that are knowingly not his or her own.
   25. Trespass/unauthorized entry. Knowingly entering or remaining in a building, office, residence hall room or any other properties at any time without appropriate permission or authorization.
   26. Weapons. Unauthorized possession, storage, or use of firearms, explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals.

Effective: October 14, 2010
Reviewed 2025