The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 10, 1984 - Page 9 'U'conduct cAe based on policies at other schools (Continued from Page i tionable stuJent behavior. The proposed code, which has been in the works for nearly three years, would prohibit such things as theft, sexual assault, arson, and some kinds of civil disobedience. Those who back the code say it is needed to give the University a fair and effective lever to expel dangerous students from campus. They say that in several past cases of arson, burglary, and sexual assault, the University has either been unable to expel students or could only do so through extraordinary means. OPPONENTS of the code, however, argue that at best it is an unacceptable regression to a 1950s-type paternalism at the University. At its worse, they say, the code denies students many civil rights and could be used as a weapon against students who par- ticipate in protests, such as sit-ins or rallies, against the University. At least one school contacted by the Daily used their conduct code to crack down on sit-ins. In the past three years, students par- ticipating in two separate sit-ins at the Chancellor's office at the University of Other codes address civil disobedience California's Berkeley campus were put on probation by the school's judicial system, said Roland Maples, Berkeley's deputy director of student activities and services. BUT MOST universities, like Indiana University, include sections prohibiting things like sit-ins or heckling at rallies in their codes but fail to punish students for such acts. Although Indiana's code has allowed the school to punish students "who ac- ted improperly at an activity," Russel Bumba, the dean of students, said he can't remember any time when the college has done so. Officials on Ann Arbor's campus say that, in effect, the University currently is in a situation similar to colleges like Indiana. A set'of rules that could be ap- plied to civil disobedience exist here, but have never been used, they say. IF CIVIL disobedience was all the University wanted to crack down on, it could do it with the present code. Although all the schools say they can punish students charged with sexual harassment, this University's code is one of the few which would specifically address that problem. Communications Prof. William, Colburn, who headed the committee which originally drafted the Univer- sity's proposed code says that one of the group's main goals was preventing sexual harassment. Colburn said he was optimistic that the proposed code would do that effectively. The University's code is more general compared to other schools because it focuses on more serious of fenses rather than the smaller violations on which other schools con- centrate. FOR INSTANCE, at Boston Univer- sity, violations range from major offen- ses such as physical assault to failing to notify the university when changing addresses. Michigan State University's code specifically prohibits "throwing objects from (the) windows" of school buildings. Representatives from the schools surveyed also said their judiciary systems were used in varying amounts. Michael Bell, who presides over the University of Maryland's misconduct cases said he hears between eight and ten cases a month. Berkeley's Maples and Indiana's Bumba said they see that many in a year. Most of those cases in- volve small thefts and vandalism, they said. Military research debated Proposed conduct code covers everything from abetting to yelling The University of Michigan Ann Arbor Campus PROPOSED STUDENT CODE OF NONACADEMIC CONDUCT January 23, 1984 Section 1. Introduction. The purpose of the Student Code of Nonacademic Conduct is to help protect the safety and well-being of the campus community and assist the University in providing an environment that supports the educational process. The responsibility for main- taining such an environment is shared by all mem- bers of the University community. This Code defines what conduct of a non-academic nature is prohibited and what sanctions may be im- posed for violations of these prohibitions. The University Judicial System lists the rights of accused students and specifies how cases are to be processed (i.e., investigated, tried, appealed and decided). Prohibited acts of an academic nature (e.g., plagarism, cheating, fabrication, falsification of academic records, and aiding and abetting dishonesty) will normally be processed by the in-* dividual schools and college of the University. Any person may refer a student suspected of violating the Student Code to *or a designee. Persons making such referreals are required to provide in- formation pertinent to the case and will be expected to appear at a hearing. Section 2. Jurisdiction. Subject matter jurisdiction of the University Judicial System shall be limited to alleged violations of the Student Code of Nonacademi Conduct as promulgated by the President under the authority of Regents' Bylaw 2.01. Individual personal jurisdiction shall be limited to persons enrolle or registered in the University on a full or part-tine basis or par- ticipating in a University degre program. Within these limitations, the Judicial System shall have jurisdiction over all of the following Code violations: those committed on University property or at University sponsored activities, such as. class. organization, or team trips or meetings and those committed in University affiliated housing, such as. fraternity and sorority houses and cooperatives. This provision shall not be construed, however, to limit administrative decision-making by University units. e.g., Housing Division lease enforcement, nor shall it limit professional school disciplinary or character and fitness proceedings. Nor does it limit the establishment and enforcement of adacemic codes of conduct by individual schools, colleges, and depar- tments. Section 3. Prohibited Conduct. The following misconduct is subject to disciplinary action: " intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person. or intentionally or-recklessly causing reasonable apprehension or threat of such harm. " intentionally threatening or harassing any per- son. " intentionally or recklessly burning or setting fire to any building or starting any unauthorized fire in any building. * making an unwelcome sexual advance, requesting sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's academic or professional performance or privacy or creating an intimidating, hostile, or of- fensive employment, education, or living environ- ment. " intentionally [or recklessly] and significantly in- terfering with a normal University or University sponsored activity, including, but not limited to. studying, teaching, research, class attendance, University administration, or fire, [police] safety, or emergency service.; " intentionally [and substantially interfering with the freedom of expression of another] and significan- tly violating the University's Freedom of Speech Statement. " intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report. warning, or threat of fire, ex- plosion, or other emergency. " unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any firearm or [any] dangerous weapon. " unauthorized use or possession of fireworks. " theft of property or of services. * intentionally misusing fire safety equipment. " intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging the property of another. " knowing possession of stolen property. * unauthorized presence in or use of University premises, facilities, or property, when the individual knows such presence is unauthorized. " knowingly furnishing false information to the University, when such information is needed for an official University purpose. " forgery, unauthorized alteration, or unauthorized use of any University document or instrument of identification. " unauthorized distribution or possession for the1 purpose of distribution of any uncontrolled substance or illegal drug. " violation of a published University regulation or - policy that has been approved by the President. Such regulation or policy may include but is not limited a residence hall lease, Housing Division regulation, or library rule or regulation. It also includes any regulation relating to entry and use of a University facility; sale or consumption of an alcoholic beverage; use of a vehicle use of a computer: misuse of an identification card; hazing; or any other rule referred to in Section 10, below. Section 4. Attempts. An attempt tocommit an act prohibited by the Student Code of Nonacademic Conduct may be punished to the, same extent as a completed violation. To constitute an attempt. the individual must specifically intend to commit the prohibited act and must'do so in pursuance of that intent that amounts to more than mere preparation. There must also be an apparent ability to commit the prohibited act. Section S.Aiding and Abetting. Intetnionally aiding another to commit an act prohibited by the Student Code of Nonacademic Con- duct may be punished to the same extent as the aided or encouraged violation. Section 6. Failure to Appear or Testify. Failure to comply with a request from a University Judicial System Hearing Officer to appear or testify in a University Judicial System hearing is miscon- duct and subject to disciplinary action. A person may pet ition the Hearing Officer to be excused from ap- pearing or testifying. Such petition must be submit- ted to the Hearing Officer a reasonable time before the subject hearing. Section 7. Violating the Terms of Disciplinary Sanctions. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanctions imposed in accordance with this Code is misconduct and subject to disciplinary action. The Hearing Officer or Hearing Board who imposed the original sanctions shall determine what, if any, ad- ditional sanctions shall be imposed. Furthermore, in a case of restitution, a hold-credit may be administratively imposed for failure to pay the restitution. Section 8. Amendments. i Amendments to this Code must be approved by the Regents, on recommendation of the President and with the advice of the University Council, Academic Affairs Advisory Council, Senate Assembly, and Michigan Student Assembly. Section 9. Sanctions. One or more of the following sanctions may be im- posed for a violation of the Student Code of Academic Conduct: " EXPULSION: The student is separated in- definitely from the University. During the period of expulsion, the student may not participate in any 'University sponsored activity and may be barred from University premises. Permanent notification of the expulsion may appear on the student's tran- script. The student may petition the Vice President for Student Services or a designee* for permission to apply for readmission to his or her former academic unit or admission to a new academic unit after a specified time has elapsed and/or other specified conditions have been met. To actually be readmitted or admitted, the student must be accep- ted by the unit to which he or she applies. " SUSPENSION: the student is separated from the University for a specified period of time. Permanent notification may appear on the student's transcript. During the period of suspension, the student may not participate in any University sponsored activity and may be barred from University premises. Suspended time will not count against any time limits [of the Graduate School] for completion of a degree, however, the student must be accepted for read- mission by his or her former academic unit or for admission by a new academic unit. " DISCIPLINARY REPRIMAND: the student is warned that further misconduct will result-in more severe disciplinary action. . RESTITUTION: the student is required to make payment to the University or to another person, group, or organization for damages incurred as a result of a violation of this code. * OTHER SANCTIONS: other sanctions ap- propriate to the situation may be imposed instead of or in addition to those specified in sub-sections of Section 9 above:For example, a student may be sub- ject to dismissal from University housing for a disciplinary violation which occurred in a residence hall or family housing. Likewise, a student may be restricted from all or parts of the campus. The student may also be forbidden from representing the University in any extracurricular activity or running for or holding office in any student organization or team for 2 specified period of time. An unauthorized firearm or weapon may be confiscated. Library privileges may be revoked or liniited. A work. research; or public service project may be assigned. A student may also be. required to participate in an appropriate counselling program. The sanctions imposed must reasonably reflect the seriousness of the misconduct. The sanctions should not focus on retribution, but should consider the safety of the community. the integrity of the Univer- sity, and the personal development of the respon- dent. The violation record of the student may be con- sidered when deciding upon sanctions. In imposing sanctions, the following guidelines will be followed: A person violating the first three sub-sections of Section 3 may be punished by sanctions described in Section 9. A person violating Secs. 3d-3r may be punished by sanctions descirbed in Secs. 9c-e. except that san- ctions described in Secs. 9a-b may be imposed for a repeat or particularly dangerous or grievous violation. A person violating Secs. 4 or 5 may be punished up to the maximum of the attempted (Sec. 4) or aided (Sec. 5) violation. A person violating Sec. 6, Failure to Appear or Testify, may be punished by sanctions described in Secs. 9c-e. A person violating the terms of any sanctions. Sec. 7, may be punished by sanctions described in Secs. 9a-e. Sanctions imposed by other authority for the same violation, such as lease termination from University Housing or sentence imposed by a criminal court, must also be considered and additional sanctions may only be imposed by the University Judicial System if it is determined that the sanctions already imposed are inadequate given the circumstances of the violation. If sanctions are imposed by other authority after the imposition of sanctions by the University Judicial System, the proceedings may be reopened to enable an appropriate adjustment in the sanctions imposed. Section 10. Other Rules. Some of the other rules of behavior in effect at The University of Michigan, violations of which may sub- ject one to processing under this Code and the University Judicial System. are: " Hazing Policy: * Housing Division Regulations: " Student Accounts Regulations: " Sexual Harassment Policy : " Library Rules and Regulations: "r Recreational Services Rules and Regulations; " Rules on Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons: * Computer Center Conditions of Use Policy and Authorization and Charge Policy. Violations of Academic Codes of Individual Schools and Colleges will normally subject one to processing under the academic code and procedures of the school or college. Notes: *Options-New Judicial Officer/Judicial System Administrator or existing member of Vice President for Student Services' Staff. **The Vice President for Student Services has been recommended by the University Council to be responsible for running the University Judicial System, but the Council has no objection to placing (Continued from Page 1) ch, but some of us have the courage to speak out while others cannot," Skolomowski said. "We are engulfed by a nuclear mad- ness and we must halt this madness," he said. "If not at the University of Michigan and other places like, it, than where can we stop it?" LSA JUNIOR Brent Haynes who works at The Michigan Review said PSN members unfairly assume that most students object to military research. "Our leaders are addicted to the con- cept of military research. We have to break that addiction," Kerson said suggesting that the University adopt guidelines to limit research on campus that could eventually destroy human life. 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