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OREGON STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

DIVISION 031

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITY

577-031-0125

General Policy

(1) Portland State University seeks excellence in instruction, research, and public service. The University recognizes the intrinsic value of individual differences and diversity. The University supports the right of all people to live and learn in a safe and respectful environment that promotes the free and vigorous expression of ideas. Policies and procedures are designed to protect these freedoms and the fundamental rights of others.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with these principles.

(2) A student or student organization or group whose conduct is determined incongruent with the standards of the University as described in this Code of Student Conduct and Responsibility (the “Code”) is subject to disciplinary action. The procedures for that action are generally educational in nature and are intended to lead to self-evaluation and accountability.

(3) The Code will be applied without regard to age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

(4) The procedures of this Code consider each case individually and informal resolution of student conduct complaints will be sought whenever possible.

(5) In addition to the regulations in this Code, all students must follow the academic and professional standards of all applicable academic units, departments, schools, and colleges.

(6) This Code becomes effective on September 30, 2002 and supersedes all other previous student conduct codes.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 Hist.: PSU 1-1982, £. & e£ 4-22-82; PSU 1-1994, £ & cert. e£. 1-10-94

577-031-0130

Applicability
(1) This Code applies to any student as defined below.

(2) This Code applies to any group or organization as defined below.

Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 351 Hist.: PSU 1-1982, £. & c£. 4-22-82

577-031-0131

Definitions

(1) The term “Code” means this Code of Student Conduct and Responsibility.

(2) For the purpose of enforcing this Code, a student is defined as any person who: (a) Has submitted an application for admission, financial aid, or any other service provided by the University that requires student status;

(b) Is registered for one or more credit hours; or (c) Is enrolled in a special non-credit program approved by the University.

(3) This Code also applies to any student organization or group as defined below.

The University’s code applies to all students and student organizations or groups for up to  six months beyond the date of last enrollment, registration or recognition.  This is applicable to all cases except plagiarism or fraudulently obtaining a degree, which have no termination date.

(4) An “organization or group” is any assembly of students recognized to be living or acting together, electing officers, assessing dues or fees for their mutual benefit, officially affiliated with an academic unit or department because of common interest and mutual benefit, and/or which has applied for and received recognition from the Student Organization Council, ASPSU, Student Fee Committee, or Student Development Office. 

(5) The term “faculty member” and “course instructor” means any person hired by the University to conduct classroom activities or who has an official instructional or administrative function with the University.

(6) The term “University official” includes any person employed by the University performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities.

(7) The term “member of the University community” includes any person who is a student, faculty member, University official or any other person employed or officially recognized as a University associate.  A person’s status in a particular situation shall be determined by an appropriate University official.

(8) The term “University” means Portland State University, or any part, program, department, or division within Portland State University.

(9) The term “University premises” includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property owned or in the possession of, and used or controlled by the University.

(10) The term “University sponsored activity” includes any program or event hosted by a department, program, organization, or individual representing the University.  Such activities include, but are not limited to field trips, athletic events, and student organization hosted programs or events. 

(11) An “individual violation” is a violation of University policy and regulations committed by an individual student acting alone or in concert with other individual(s) independent of or as part of a group or organization or its activities and events.

(12) An “organization violation” is a violation of University policy and regulations committed by a student organization. 

(13) The term “judicial officer” refers to the University official charged with the responsibility of administering the Code and executing the responsibilities outlined in the Code. The Vice Provost for Student Affairs may authorize a judicial officer to serve simultaneously as the sole member or as one of the members of a judicial body.

(14) A “conduct record” includes, but is not limited to incident reports, final reports, notification of allegation, Timely Notice Forms, Conduct-Pending, Conduct-Restitution, and Suspension Lists, Quarterly Security Reports, disciplinary reports, informal discussion notes, formal hearing notes, final summary statements, decision statements, appeals documentation, and related documentation and correspondence as defined in OAR 166-4335-0110(38).

(15) The term “judicial body” means any person(s) authorized by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs to determine whether a student has violated the Code.

(16) The term “shall” is used in the imperative sense.

(17) The term “may” is used in the permissive sense.

(18) The term “day” means any business day in which the University is open and in session.  It does not include weekends, federal and state holidays or days in which the University is not open for business.

Stat. Auth.:  ORS 351

577-031-0132

Judicial Authority

(1) The judicial officer shall develop policies for the administration of the Code and procedural rules for the conduct of hearings that are consistent with provisions of the Code.

(2) Decisions made by a judicial body and/or judicial officer shall be final, pending the appeal process.

(3) The judicial officer may designate an arbiter of disputes in cases that are not direct violations of the Code.  All parties must agree to arbitration, and are bound by the decision with no right to appeal.

Stat. Auth.:  ORS 351

577-031-0133

Jurisdiction

(1) The provisions of OAR 577-031-0135 and OAR 577-031-0136 apply to all students and activities on University-owned or -controlled property; during any University-sponsored activity or the activity of a University-sponsored organization, regardless of location; or when the behavior poses a clear threat to any persons or property.  Examples of behaviors that pose a clear threat may include, but are not limited to, physical or sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, stalking or illegal weapon use.

(2) Allegations of certain behavior may be adjudicated within the University’s administrative judicial program as outlined in this Code as well as within any off-campus criminal justice system.  Adjudication of allegations of student misconduct will occur expediently without regard to the status of off-campus adjudication.

Stat. Auth.:  ORS 351

577-031-0135

Proscribed Conduct by the State Board of Higher Education

The following constitutes conduct as proscribed by the State Board of Higher Education for which a student or student organization or group is subject to disciplinary action:

(1) Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities, including the University's public service functions or other authorized activities on University-owned or -controlled property, or any other location where teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities take place.

(2) Obstruction or disruption that interferes with the freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on University-owned or -controlled property.

(3) Possession or use of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals or other dangerous weapons or instrumentalities on University-owned or -controlled property, in contravention of law or without University authorization.

(4) Detention or physical abuse of any person or conduct which is intended to threaten imminent bodily harm or endanger the health of any person on University-owned or -controlled property.

(5) Malicious damage, misuse or theft of University property, or the property of any other person where such property is located on University-owned or controlled property, or, regardless of location is in the care, custody or control of the University.

(6) Refusal by any student, while on University-owned or -controlled property, to comply with an order of the President of the University, or appropriate authorized official or officials, to leave such premises because of conduct proscribed by the Code, when such conduct constitutes a danger to health, personal safety, or property, or is disruptive of education or other appropriate University activity.

(7) Unauthorized entry to, or use or possession of University facilities or property, including buildings, grounds, desks, files, records, equipment or information.

(8) Illegal use, possession or distribution of drugs on University-owned or -controlled property.

(9) Inciting others to engage in any of the conduct or to perform any of the acts prohibited in this Code.  Inciting means that advocacy of proscribed conduct that calls upon the person or persons addressed for imminent action, and is coupled with a reasonable apprehension of imminent danger to the functions and purposes of the University, including the safety of its students, faculty and officials and the protection of its property.
(10) Violating the State Board of Higher Education’s Policy on Intercollegiate Athletics as described in Section 8 of its Internal Management Directives, specifically including the subsection entitled Code of Ethics.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070

Stats. Implemented:

Hist.: PSU 1-1982, f. & ef. 4-22-82; PSU 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-10-94; PSU 3-1994, f. & cert. ef. 10-26-94

577-031-0136

Proscribed Conduct by Portland State University

The following constitutes conduct as proscribed by Portland State University for which a student or student organization or group is subject to disciplinary action:

(1) Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities, including the University's public service functions or other authorized activities on University-owned or -controlled property, or any other location where teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other University activities take place.

(2) All forms of academic dishonesty, cheating, and fraud, including but not limited to: (a) plagiarism, (b) the buying and selling of course assignments and research papers, (c) performing academic assignments (including tests and examinations) for other persons, (d) unauthorized disclosure and receipt of academic information and (e) falsification of research data.

(3) Violation of the University’s Computer and Acceptable Use Policy.

(4) Knowingly providing false or misleading information to the University or knowingly failing to provide required information to the University or misrepresenting a person's identity to an instructor or other University official.
(5) Forgery, alteration or unauthorized use of University documents, records, identification or resources.

(6) Unauthorized possession or use of keys to University facilities, including buildings, offices, desks, files or equipment, or violation of the University’s Key Policy.

(7) Behavior that constitutes a clear and present danger to an individual or to other individuals on University-owned or –controlled property.

(8) Stalking, defined as repeatedly contacting another person without a legitimate purpose when: (a) the contacting person knows or should know that the contact is unwanted by the other person; and (b) it is reasonable for the person in that situation to have been alarmed or coerced by the contact.  As used in this subsection, "contacting" includes but is not limited coming into the visual or physical presence of the other person; following another person; and sending written communication of any form to the other person, by themselves or through a third party.

(9) Harassment, which includes but is not limited to: (a) verbal or physical conduct by an individual based on another individual’s age, ability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex or sexual orientation that interferes or prevents the person from conducting his or her customary or usual affairs, puts the person in fear of his or her safety, or causes the person to suffer actual physical injury; (b) conduct less than a physical attack or interference with a person, such as hazing or threatening action, which is intended to subject another person to offensive physical contact, physical injury, property damage, or cause physical impact, such as making threatening phone calls, sending or posting (electronically or otherwise) threatening letters, or the vandalism or misappropriation of a person’s property.

(10) Sexual harassment, defined as unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where: (a) submission or rejection of such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or participation in a University-sponsored educational program or activity; or (b) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for academic or employment decisions affecting the individual; or (c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or work performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or working environment.

(11) Sexual assault, which includes, but is not limited to: (a) rape, (b) sexual misconduct, or (c) unwanted sexual contact of any kind, or threat of such contact. Sexual contact shall be considered “unwanted” or without consent if no clear consent is freely given; if inflicted through force, threat of force, coercion, or if inflicted upon a person who is unconscious or otherwise without the physical or mental capacity to consent.  If sexual contact is inflicted on someone who is intoxicated or impaired in the exercise of their judgment by alcohol or drugs, it will be considered without consent.

(12) Tampering with the election of any student, organization or group.

(13) Hazing, defined as an act or conduct which subjects a person to bodily danger or physical harm or to the likelihood of bodily danger and physical harm, or to require, authorize or permit that the person be subjected to such conduct or act for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.

(14) Violations of the University Alcohol and other Drugs Policy.

(15) Smoking in unauthorized areas.

(16) Public indecency defined as exposing the genitals of the person while in a public place or a place visible from a public place on University-owned or -controlled property.

(17) Violation, or alleged violation, of any federal or state law, city or local ordinance or University policy, or when such violation interferes with, or is detrimental to, the mission of the University or interferes with other students’ legitimate educational activities and interests.

(18) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor under circumstances where it is reasonable to conclude that the presence of the person at the University would constitute a danger to health, personal safety, or property or where the offense occurred on University-owned or -controlled property or at University-sponsored or -supervised activities.

(19) A violation of any sanctions imposed as a result of previous disciplinary proceedings under the provisions of this Code.

(20) Abuse of the University judicial program as outlined in this Code, including but not limited to: (a) falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information before any judicial body; (b) knowingly initiating any judicial proceedings without cause; (c) attempting to discourage an individual's participation in, or use of, any judicial system; or (d) influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of any judicial system.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 Hist.: PSU 1-1982, £. & e£ 4-22-82; PSU 1-1994, £ & cert. e£. 1-10-94

577-031-0137

Procedures for Complaints Against Student Organizations or Groups

 (1) Complaints submitted to the OSA against a student organization or group will be referred to the University official of the unit to which the group is most closely affiliated.

(2) The University official serves as the judicial officer’s designee and follows the procedures outlined for Complaints Against Individuals as stated in Section 577-031-0140. 

(3) The president, principal officer, contact person(s), or other students designated by the program, organization or group to act as agents on behalf of the program, organization or group shall be given reasonable notice of the charges and shall be afforded all procedural rights in accordance with the provisions of this Code. The president, principal officer, contact person(s), or group agent shall be required to represent the group at all applicable stages of the judicial program. Failure to cooperate or appear and represent the organization or group shall not delay the disposition of the matter.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351

577-031-0140

Procedures for Complaints Against Individuals

(1) Any person may submit a written complaint to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) alleging that a student(s) or student organization or group has engaged in conduct proscribed by this Code.  Any charge should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably within fourteen days of the event.

(2) Initially, the judicial officer or designee will send a written notice within a reasonable time to the accused student(s) (the “student”) charged with a violation advising him or her of the allegations and requesting a meeting in order to investigate the matter to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the complaint is well-founded.

(3) If reasonable grounds are not found, the judicial officer, in his/her sole discretion, will refer the issue to mediation, dismiss the case, or dismiss the case with administrative counsel when warranted.

(4) If reasonable grounds are found or if the student accepts responsibility for the conduct, the student is informed of the matter charged, with reference to the specific section of this Code allegedly violated and the student’s option to have the case heard by the judicial officer or the Student Conduct Committee.  Once informed of this option, the student has seven days to submit a written request for a hearing. Failure to file a timely request for a hearing shall result in the loss of this option.

(5) If the student chooses to have the judicial officer hear the case, the student will be given an opportunity to explain the behavior and will be informed of the evidence supporting the charge.  The student may bring any third party of their choice to the hearing as long as the availability of the advisor does not interfere with the timeliness of the hearing.  The student will be expected to speak for him or herself at all times and may only use the advisor for consultation or support.  The judicial officer may involve relevant additional persons in the hearing process.  (a) The judicial officer will determine, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, whether a Code violation exists.  Once that determination is made, the student will receive written notice confirming the matter charged and the subsequent sanction, if any, and the right to appeal as stated in Section 577-031-0140 (10) or OAR 577-031-0143 (b) If the student fails to meet with the judicial officer, the officer will take disciplinary action in the student’s absence.

(6) The Student Conduct Committee (the “Committee”) is a 12-month administrative committee appointed by the President of the University to begin service fall quarter of each academic year.  Committee members serve staggered terms of two years from the date of appointment or until a successor is appointed.

(a) The Committee consists of four faculty members nominated to the President by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and three students nominated to the President by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs in consultation with the Associated Students of Portland State University.  In addition, two alternate faculty members and two alternate student members will be appointed to serve in the event of vacancy, absence, or other inability to serve. Additional alternates may be appointed as may be necessary.  At least four members of the Committee must be present for a hearing to occur.  The President designates one of the faculty members to be the Chairperson of the Committee.  The Chairperson facilitates hearing procedures and has voting power in the case of a tie.  The judicial officer serves as an ex-officio member and ensures administrative support of the process.

(7) All Committee hearings are closed and information presented in them and supporting documents are confidential except as required by law.  The hearing is informal and does not follow administrative contested case or courtroom procedures. (a) If the student has been properly notified and fails to appear, the Committee may proceed with the hearing and disciplinary action may be taken. (b) During the Committee hearing, the student may be accompanied by an advisor of the student’s choice as long as the availability of this advisor does not interfere with the timeliness of the hearing.  The student may elect to have an attorney serve as advisor.  However, the advisor does not represent the student in a Committee hearing and the student will be expected to speak for him or herself at all times.  The University assumes no responsibility for any costs associated with such representation.  (c) The complainant is present for the hearing and has the opportunity to offer information, evidence, or testimony on his or her own behalf and to review and respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented. (d) The student has the opportunity to offer information and testimony on his or her own behalf and to review and respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented. (e) Members of the Committee may ask questions of any person present during the hearing.  The Chairperson may invite questions and comments from advisors or others present.  If the Chairperson decides an essential person or piece of information is missing, the Chairperson may decide to reconvene the hearing at the earliest practical time that the missing information will be available. (f) After the Chairperson has determined that all the necessary information has been presented and questions answered, the Committee will go into executive session and all persons will be excused.  The Committee will determine, based on a preponderance of evidence, whether or not the accused is responsible for a violation of the Code, and, if so, what sanctions may be appropriate. (g) The Committee’s decision will be in the form of a recommendation to the judicial officer.  This recommendation is due to the judicial officer within seven (7) days from the conclusion of the hearing. (h) The judicial officer reviews the Committee’s recommendation and communicates the outcome of the hearing to the student in writing.

(8) Pending resolution of a complaint, the student is entitled to all rights and privileges of a student in good standing.  However, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs may suspend the student pending resolution of a complaint upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that the individual’s presence at the University constitutes a substantial threat to health, personal safety, or property.

(9) The hearing process will make an effort to consider the rights and needs of the complainant, if there is one, in decisions related to restitution or other sanctions.

(10) Appeals of the decision of the judicial officer’s decision shall be made to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.  This appeal must be in writing and filed within fourteen days following the judicial officer’s notification to the student of the hearing’s outcome.  The request for an appeal must include specific allegations of improper conduct or process that denied the student a fair hearing.

Stat. Auth: ORS 351.070 Hist.: PSU 1-1982, £ & e£ 4-22-82; PSU 4-1987, £ 9-30-87, e£ 10-1 87; PSU 2-1988(Temp), £ & cert. e£. 3-15-88; PSU 41988, £ & cert. e£. 6-16 88; PSU 1-1994, £ & cert. e£. 1-10-94 [ED. NOTE: The text of Temporary Rules is not printed in the Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the adopting agency or the Secretary of State.]

577-031-0141

Special Procedures for Matters involving Allegations of Sexual Assault

(1) Although disciplinary matters are generally confidential, in cases involving sexual assault: (a) The complainant and the student are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding; and (b) Both the complainant and the student shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351

577-031-0142

Procedures for Complaints of Academic Dishonesty

(1) Faculty has the responsibility and purview to respond to academic dishonesty with students enrolled in their respective courses.  Faculty may address academic dishonesty as they deem appropriate and are limited to an academic sanction of issuing a zero or a failing grade for the assignment for which the dishonesty was found. 

(2) Departments, programs, colleges, or schools may also address academic dishonesty as they deem appropriate.  These entities are limited to academic sanctions of issuing a zero or a failing grade for the assignment for which the dishonesty was found or suspension (or expulsion from the department, program, college or school.)

(3) In addition, any person may submit a written complaint to the OSA alleging that a student(s) has engaged in academic dishonesty as proscribed by this Code.  Any charge should be submitted as soon as possible after the activity takes place, preferably within fourteen days of such activity.

(4) If the complaint is submitted by anyone other than the course instructor, the complaint is referred to the instructor of the course in which the alleged academic dishonesty occurred.

(5) If the complaint is submitted by the course instructor, he or she may indicate whether the complaint is submitted for further investigation or for documentation purposes.

(6) If the complaint is submitted for documentation purposes, a conduct record is established and the charged student is sent written notification to that effect.  If more than one complaint of academic dishonesty is received for a student the procedures outlined in Section 577-0310-0140 (Procedures for Complaints Against Individuals) will be followed.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351

577-031-0143

Appeals

(1) The Vice Provost for Student Affairs will convene an Appeals Board (the “Board”) to respond to appeals as stated in Section 577-031-0140 (10).  The Appeals Board will consist of two faculty members nominated to the President by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and two students nominated to the President by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs in consultation with the Associated Students of Portland State University.  Alternates may be appointed as necessary.  All members of the Board must be present for a hearing to occur.  The Vice Provost serves as Chair of the Board.  The Chair facilitates hearing procedures and has voting power in the case of a tie.  The Board is the final appeals body.

(2) Appeals to the Board are restricted to review of the sanctions imposed and to the procedural grounds listed below: (a) The order is unlawful in substance or procedure, but error in procedure shall not be cause for reversal or remand unless the Board finds that substantial rights of the petitioner were prejudiced. (b) The order is not supported by substantial evidence in the whole record.

(3) If the party submitting the appeal has been properly notified and fails to appear, the Board will dismiss the appeal.

(4) During the Board hearing, the party submitting the appeal may be accompanied by an advisor of the student’s choice as long as the availability of this advisor does not interfere with the timeliness of the hearing.  The party may elect to have an attorney serve as advisor.  However, the advisor does not represent the party in the hearing and the party will be expected to speak for him or herself at all times.

(5) The party submitting the appeal has the opportunity to offer information and testimony and to review and respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented.

(6) The judicial officer and Chair of the Committee is present for the hearing and may offer information on behalf of the Committee hearing and may respond to all information, statements, or evidence presented.

(7) Members of the Board may ask questions of any person present during the hearing.  The Chairperson may invite questions and comments from advisors or others present.  If the Chairperson decides an essential person or piece of information is missing, the Chairperson may decide to reconvene the hearing at the earliest practical time that the missing information will be available.

(8) After the Chairperson has determined that all the necessary information has been presented and questions answered, the Board will go into executive session and all persons will be excused.  The Board will determine, based on a preponderance of evidence, whether or not the appeal is warranted, and, if so, what subsequent actions may be appropriate.

(9) The Board may dismiss the appeal, mandate that the case be heard again by the Committee, or modify the sanction imposed by the judicial officer.

(10) The Board’s decision will be in the form of a letter to the party submitting the appeal with copies to the judicial officer and Chair of the Committee. The time between the conclusion of the hearing and the delivery of the recommendation shall not be more than seven (7) days.

(11) Pending resolution of an appeal, the student is entitled to all rights and privileges of a student in good standing. However, the Vice Provost for Student Affairs may suspend a student(s) pending resolution of an appeal upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that the student’s presence at the University constitutes a substantial threat to health, personal safety, or property.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351

577-031-0145

Types of Sanctions
Students whose behavior violates this Code are subject to one or more of the following sanctions:   (1) Mediation Session- A student(s) may be assigned to participate in a mediated meeting(s) with the complainant. (2) Assessments- A student(s) may be assigned to complete evaluations and to follow the recommendations of the counselor for treatment and/or education.

(3) Restitution- In cases involving damaged, stolen or misappropriated property a student(s) may be required to reimburse by dollar amount, by transfer of property, or by the provision of services to the University or a member of the University community in accordance with the nature of the violation and in an amount not to exceed the actual expenses, damages, or losses incurred.

(4) Community Service- A student(s) may be required to render a designated number of hours of specified service to the University or the community.

(5) Reprimand- A student(s) may receive written notice that the conduct in which the student(s) engaged is inconsistent with the Code.  Such notice will indicate that future violations of the Code may result in the imposition of more serious sanctions.

(6) Disciplinary Probation- Upon expiration of the period of probation the student’s conditions for continued enrollment should be lifted.

(7) Loss of Privileges- A student(s) may be denied specific privileges normally associated with student status, such as participation in recognized activities or use of University facilities or services.

(8) Suspension- A student(s) may lose the right to be a student at the University for a specific period of time.  Suspended students are not eligible for the privileges and services provided to currently enrolled students, including residing in University-owned or -recognized student housing, registering, attending class, or using other University services or facilities.  The suspension may be specified for any length of time.  (a) If a student is suspended, fees will be refunded in accordance with the refund schedule adopted by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education.  (b) The conditions of suspension take effect immediately after the student(s) has been informed of the decision.  If an appeal is filed, the imposition of the suspension will be stayed until the conclusion of the appeal process.  However, if a pending conduct hearing or appeal may result in suspension, awarding of the academic degree sought will be postponed pending the outcome of the hearing.  (c) Upon expiration of the period of suspension the student may submit in writing a to the judicial officer request for permission to apply for readmission to the University.  The request should include a description of the student’s activities since the suspension went into effect.  If the judicial officer certifies that the terms of suspension have been met, the student may apply for readmission through the regular process. Such readmission shall be contingent on the satisfaction of all general admission and registration requirements.

(9) Negative Notation on Transcript: A student(s) may be subject to entry of information onto the student’s permanent academic record regarding his or her violation of the Code and subsequent sanction.  The entry may be permanent or temporary.  If the notation is temporary, after the expiration of the period of time specified, the notation will be removed upon written request by the student. Receipt of a Negative Notation on Transcript indicates that the student is not in “good standing” with the University and is subject to the consequences of this status as outlined in the University Bulletin.

(10) Expulsion: A student(s) may be permanently suspended from the University.  (See Section (8) of this rule).

(11) Degree Revocation: A former student may have his/her degree revoked if the student is found to have engaged in academic dishonesty in courses taken leading to a degree that, if known at the time the degree was awarded, would have made the student unqualified for the degree.

(12) Students whose behavior violates OAR 577-031-0142 (academic dishonesty) are subject to additional academic sanctions including suspension or expulsion from an academic department, program, college, or school that may be imposed as a result of the process defined by the respective entity.

Stat. Auth.: OR 351.070 Hist.: PSU 1-1982 £ & e£ 4-22-82; PSU 4-1987, £ 9-30-87, e£ 10-1-87; PSU 1-1994, £ & cert. e£ 1-10-94

577-031-0146

Types of Sanctions for Student Organization or Group Conduct

(1) An organization or group is subject to the appropriate disciplinary sanctions outlined in Section 0145, including the temporary or permanent suspension of the organization's or group's charter or registration.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 Hist.: PSU 1-1982, £. & e£ 4-22-82; PSU 1-1994, £ & cert. e£. 1-10-94

577-031-01433

Records

(1) All complaints involve the creation of a conduct record for the student or organization or group receiving a sanction.  These records are confidential and accessible only to the student and appropriate University officials and other entities as required by law.

(2) Suspension or expulsion will be permanently noted in a student’s general academic record maintained by the Office of Admissions, Records and Registration by means of a notation, which indicates the reason for the action.  The student may include in the record a response to the action taken by the University.

(3) A copy of conduct records for cases in which the sanction is expulsion, degree revocation, or permanent negative notation on the transcript are retained indefinitely.  A copy of conduct records for cases in which a lesser sanction is issued will be retained consistent with applicable law.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351

577-031-0148

Interpretation and Revision

(1) Any question of interpretation regarding the Code shall be referred to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs or his/her designee for final determination.

(2) The Code should be reviewed every three years or as needed.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 351