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University PoliciesListed below are policies the University has adopted to ensure the health,safety, and well­being of the campus community.

Hazing or Organization Affiliation

Sexual Assault

Alcohol and Drug

Complaints

Zero Tolerance

Parental Notification

University Judicial System

Fredonia C.A.R.E.S.

Involuntary Leave forMedical/Psychological Reasons

Consensual Relationships

Academic Integrity

Good Samaritan Policy

Ex­Offenders Review Board

Celebration of Diversity

Religious Absences

Motor Vehicles

Computer and Network Usage

Sexual Discrimination/Harassment

Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of 1974

Bias Crimes Prevention

Crime Statistics

Personal Safety & CampusSecurity Committee

Permanent Transcript Notation

Investigation ViolentFelony/Missing Students

Types Of Judicial Sanctions

Policy on Hazing and Initiation or Affiliation with anyOrganization

The purpose of this policy is to specifically clarify those behaviors andactivities which constitute violations of University regulations and New YorkState laws pertaining to hazing, and to provide some guidance to studentorganizations in designing new member programs and activities, which serveto protect the human dignity and safety of all persons which will bepermitted. This policy applies to all members of a student organizationincluding alumni members. No organization may engage in any form ofhazing. A student found responsible for hazing may receive a PermanentTranscript Notation on his or her transcript. This is more particularlydescribed in the Permanent Transcript Notation Policy.

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Hazing is defined as engaging in any action or creating a situationintentionally or unintentionally designed to produce mental or physicaldiscomfort, harassment, or excessive ridicule in the course of anotherperson's initiation into or affiliation with any organization. Such activities andsituations may constitute hazing but are not limited to the following:

1. disfiguration to include branding or self­mutilation2. paddling in any form3. creation of excessive fatigue4. physical and psychological shocks5. activities such as quests, treasure hunts, drinking games, scavenger

hunts, road trips, etc. which are conducted in an illegal, demeaning, ordangerous manner

6. public wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in goodtaste

7. engaging in public stunts and buffoonery8. morally degrading or humiliating games and activities9. any activities which interfere with class attendance, class preparation or

scholastic activities or activities which are disruptive to any universitydepartment or office or classroom

10. verbal abuse which leads to public embarrassment or humiliation11. implication that an act of hazing could be pre­initiatory12. any other activities that are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or

policy, or the policies and regulations of SUNY Fredonia.

SUNY Fredonia reserves the right to revoke recognition of any studentorganization or club that is found to have violated these rules. Appropriatereview of alleged violations may include review by the Vice President forStudent Affairs and the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs. Member organizationsof Inter­Greek Council and Pan­Hellenic Council may also be reviewed bytheir respective Judicial Boards. Revocation of recognition may not precludethe imposition of the University Judicial Board; but when considered by theVice President for Student Affairs to be serious in nature, could result inimmediate suspension of organizational recognition until such time as theallegations have been appropriately adjudicated.

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Policy on Sexual Assault

The Fredonia campus will not tolerate sexual assault in any form, includingacquaintance rape. Where there is probable cause to believe that thecampus' regulations prohibiting sexual assault have been violated, thecampus will pursue strong disciplinary action through its own channels. Thisdiscipline includes the possibility of suspension or dismissal from the

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University.

A student charged with sexual assault can be prosecuted under New YorkState criminal statutes and disciplined under the campus code of studentconduct. Even if the criminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute, thecampus can pursue disciplinary action. A student may be charged underSection 2(f) of the Standards of Behavior.

In addressing cases of sexual assault SUNY Fredonia works to ensurefairness and to provide support for all persons involved, especially thevictims. Students who have questions about the procedures and protectionsprovided in these cases are encouraged to contact the Office of StudentAffairs and/or University Police. Students are also encouraged to takeadvantage of the Counseling Center and Health Center for furtherassistance.

SUNY Fredonia recognizes the following definition of consent: voluntary,non­coerced and clear communication indicating a willingness to engage in aparticular act. Consent or lack of consent may be expressed or implied.Acquiescence does not necessarily constitute consent, further consent cannotbe construed if: (1) It is given by a person who is legally incompetent toauthorize the conduct charged to constitute the offense and suchincompetence is manifest or known to the actor; or (2) It is given by aperson who by reason of youth, mental disease or defect, or intoxication ismanifestly unable or known to the actor to be unable to make a reasonablejudgment as to the nature or harmfulness of the conduct charged toconstitute the offense; or (3) It is induced by force, duress or deception.

For additional information, go to the University Police Department.

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Good Samaritan Policy

The welfare of students is the highest importance to SUNY Fredonia. Therewill be times when individual students, both on and off campus, may be incritical need of assistance from medical or other professional personnel.SUNY Fredonia expects that these students will seek help and that otherstudents will respond to obtain the help that their fellow student needs.SUNY Fredonia wants to minimize any hesitation that students might have inobtaining help due to concern that their own behavior might be a violation ofUniversity policy.

While policy violations cannot be overlooked, the Office of Judicial Affairs willtake into consideration the positive impact of reporting an incident on the

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welfare of students when determining the appropriate response for policyviolations by the reporter of the incident. Any possible negativeconsequences for the reporter of the problem should be weighed against thepossible negative consequences for the student who needs intervention. Atminimum, SUNY Fredonia expects that a student would make a report thatwould put the student in need in touch with professional helpers.

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Alcohol and Drug Policy

The inappropriate use of alcohol and drugs can interfere with studentdevelopment and seriously threaten the health and safety of the Universitycommunity. Members of the University community will be held accountablefor their behavior while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Residence Hall Alcohol Policy states that no one under 21 years of agemay consume or possess alcoholic beverages. Hosts are responsible for allof their guests, including those who are under 21 years of age. Studentswho are over 21 may not consume alcohol in the presence of anyone under21 other than their roommate. Individuals who are under the age of 21 maynot be present where alcohol is being served or consumed other than as setforth by the aforementioned regulation. In such cases, all underage studentspresent will be charged with an alcohol or drug policy violation. Refer to theStudent Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook for thecomplete Alcohol and Drug Policy.

The Residence Hall Drug Policy states that all students should be aware that“Pursuant to the order of the Chancellor of SUNY, the illegal use of narcoticsand/or dangerous drugs on campus is expressly forbidden.” Residence Lifeprohibits the possession of drug paraphernalia including, but not limited to,pipes, hookahs, bongs, rollers, spoofs, water pipes, smokeless cigarettes,etc. Any student known or suspected to be in the possession of, using ordistributing drugs or drug related paraphernalia is subject to disciplinaryaction and criminal action under campus regulations, as well as state andfederal law.

These alcohol and drug related sanctioning guidelines focus on studentdevelopment and early intervention for minor violations and first offenses,and on a more disciplinary approach for major violations and repeat ormultiple offenses.

Drugs

The following are prohibited:

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1. The use, possession, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs, controlledsubstances, and drug paraphernalia.

Alcohol

The following are prohibited:

1. Using or possessing alcohol (persons under 21 years of age).2. Distributing or selling alcohol to minors, on or off campus.3. Misstating or misrepresenting age through the presentation of false

documents.4. Distributing or selling alcohol without a license

Students and guests who are of legal purchase age or older may possessalcoholic beverages in quantities for personal use only in their privaterooms, subject to all regulations that may be established by the Office ofResidence Life.

Typical Alcohol / Drug Sanction(s)

Listed below are possible sanction(s) for those who violate the drug andalcohol policy. The sanctions listed may be used alone, or in combination,and additional sanctions not listed here may also be applied.

First Offense: The first alcohol or drug related violation would typicallyresult in a Disciplinary Warning and a requirement to complete either theonline Alcohol or Drug Education Course. The student will be charged afee to cover the cost of these programs.

Second Offense: The second alcohol or drug related violation wouldtypically result in Disciplinary Probation and a referral to the FredoniaCares program, an in­depth alcohol and drug prevention counselingprogram. The student will be charged a fee to offset some of the cost ofthis counseling program.

Third Offense: The third offense would typically result in some sort ofDisciplinary Suspension. The duration of the suspension would depend onthe student's educational and disciplinary record.

If any of the above mentioned offenses are very minor, the Residence HallDirector or Director of Judicial Affairs would have the option to issue a lessersanction. If any of these offenses are major violations of campus policy, thesanctions may be more severe. Major violations would typically stem frompolice involvement, criminal charges, hospitalization of participants, orinvolve the illegal sale or distribution of drugs or provision of alcohol to

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students who are underage.

Alcohol Education Course

Students are required to complete this online program as a sanction for afirst time violation of University alcohol policies. This course is a science­based course and provides detailed information about alcohol and its effectson the body and mind. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of theprogram.

Drug Education Course

Students are required to complete this online program as a sanction for afirst time violation of University drug policies. The course is a science­basedcourse that provides detailed information about marijuana and its effect onthe body and mind. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of the program.

Fredonia C.A.R.E.S.

Fredonia CARES [Choice |Acceptance| Responsibility| Experience| Success] isa campus initiative designed to address alcohol and other drug concerns onour campus. The program responds to the individual needs of students whohave been charged with a violation of the SUNY Fredonia Alcohol and DrugPolicy. Additionally, students who believe they might benefit from examiningtheir substance use may take part in an appropriate workshop. Students willhave a private and confidential consultation, and participate in a researchedbased workshop focusing on self­assessment to help better understand therisks and impacts substance use plays in one’s life. The program respectsindividuals' values and personal choices regarding substance use. It alsosupports the idea that with new information, time to process it, and supportfor change, many people will benefit from considering behavior changes andexploring new beliefs. A fee is charged to cover the cost of this program.

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Other Types of Judicial Sanctions

If a student is found responsible for misconduct on or off campus, thefollowing sanctions may be imposed singly or in combination. The sanction(s)

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imposed will commensurate with the offending conduct, and may take intoaccount the student's educational record and any previous conduct record.

Verbal Warning ­ A verbal reprimand which expresses Universitydissatisfaction with the student's conduct and which clarifies expectedbehavior in the future. Such a warning is noted in the student's conductfile.

Disciplinary Warning ­ A written reprimand which expresses Universitydissatisfaction with the student's conduct and which clarifies expectedbehavior in the future.

Disciplinary Probation ­ Written notification that any further violationswithin the probationary period shall result in more severe disciplinaryaction. The probationary period will be for a specific period of timeand/or until the completion of any specified requirements or conditionsthat are part of the probation.

Disciplinary Suspension in Abeyance ­ The student remains enrolled.However, any violation of conduct regulations during the period ofsuspension in abeyance will, after determination of guilt, result in aminimum sanction of automatic suspension.

Disciplinary Suspension ­ A decision that removes the student from theUniversity for a specific period of time, usually no more than two years.The suspension might be immediate or begin after the end of thesemester. In either case, the student is eligible for consideration forreadmission at the end of the specified period.

Disciplinary Expulsion ­ A decision that removes the student permanentlyfrom the University. Normally, the penalty shall also include the studentbeing barred from the premises of the University.

Other Sanctions ­ Other sanction may include a variety of restrictions andeducational related activities. These include but are not limited to:

prohibition from engaging in any extra­curricular activity

prohibition running or holding an office in any student group ororganization

prohibition from participation in sports related activities

restricting students from serving on any university committees

limiting student employment

removal from on­campus housing

restriction from specific buildings or Residence Halls

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changing student room or Residence Hall assignment

restriction from campus

placing holds on records

service charges or restitution

required counseling

required community service

required class attendance

required Internet research

writing a paper

required apology

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Complaints

A complaint of misconduct is usually written by a complainant and includesspecific allegations or charges of misconduct. The complaint will be discussedwith the complainant and the accused during separate interviews. If thereappears to be grounds for disciplinary action, it will be addressed throughthe appropriate procedures. If the complaint is found to be unwarranted orif there is not enough evidence to proceed, the complainant will be soadvised. The complaint, relevant evidence, and related charges are sharedwith the accused so that the accused can prepare a defense in the event ofa conduct hearing. Faculty, staff, students, and community members areencouraged to report incidents of misconduct. Police reports and ResidenceHall incident reports are also used to report violations of University conductstandards.

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Zero Tolerance Policy

As part of a Zero Tolerance Policy, Fredonia will take disciplinary action forevery alcohol and drug related violation on campus. Fredonia will also takedisciplinary action for some violations reported off campus, provided these

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violations have a connection to the campus. This would include violationsthat endanger students or may cause harm to the campus community.

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Parental Notification Policy

In October 1998, Congress passed the Higher Education Amendment whichpermits post­secondary institutions to disclose to parents or legal guardiansof students under 21, without their consent, information regarding thestudent's violation of any federal, state, or local law, or any rule or policy ofthe institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlledsubstance. The Office of Student Affairs normally informs parents of anyalcohol or drug violation involving students under 21 when the student isfound responsible.

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University Judicial System

The University Standards of Behavior and University Policies are intended topromote student development and ensure an atmosphere of learningnecessary to the well being of all university community members on and off­campus. Violation of university policy off­campus may be subject todisciplinary action by the University judicial process. The Office of StudentAffairs implements the standards and procedures of the University JudicialBoard.

Any member of the University community may bring a complaint directly tothe Office of Student Affairs. The complaint must be written, signed, anddated. A review by the Office of Student Affairs will be initiated and ifappropriate, charges will be filed. Specific procedures will be followed if acase is referred to the University Judicial Board.

If a student is charged with a violation of the rules and regulations, thefollowing options exist: you may choose an Administrative Hearing, aUniversity Judicial Board hearing, or an Administrative Sanction Hearing inwhich a student chooses to plead responsible to the charges and waivestheir right to a hearing. The Office of Student Affairs will impose a sanction.

If a student, club, or organization fails to respond to the letter of charge(s)by the deadline, by either pleading responsible or not responsible, SUNYFredonia will assume a plea of not responsible. The case will be sent to an

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Administrative Hearing, and the student, club, or organization will be notifiedof the hearing date and time at least two weeks in advance of the hearing.A hold will be placed on the student's record pending the outcome of thehearing. A student hold restricts a student from registering for classes,dropping or adding classes, and obtaining an official transcript. The club ororganization in question will have all privileges suspended pending theoutcome of the hearing.

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Administrative Sanction Hearing

In an Administrative Sanction Hearing, the Director of Judicial Affairs meetswith the accused student to hear the case. This option is usually chosen if astudent pleads responsible to the charges and accepts the appropriatesanction. This option requires that the student waive his/her right to anotherhearing and to the right to appeal the decision.

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Administrative Hearing

The Administrative Hearing Board consists of three University faculty/staffmembers. The Administrative Hearing Board hears the case, weighs theevidence and testimony of the accused and of witnesses, determinesresponsibility or non­responsibility of the accused and makes a sanctionrecommendation to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The accusedstudent will be determined responsible or not responsible by thepreponderance of the evidence. Preponderance of the evidence meansevidence that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that it is morelikely than not that the act in question did occur or that the fact orproposition is true.

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Judicial Board Hearing

The Judicial Board shall be composed of twelve members. Approximately sixstudents and six faculty/staff members are appointed for term of one year.To proceed with a Judicial Board Hearing, a minimum of five Judicial Boardmembers must be present. If less than five members are present, the

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accused student must agree in writing in order to have the hearing. Eachyear, students, faculty, and staff members are appointed to the board for aterm of one year. Members are nominated by the Student AffairsCommittee or a subcommittee of the Student Affairs Committee andappointed by the University President. The Judicial Board hears the case,weighs the evidence and testimony of witnesses, determines responsibility ornon­responsibility of the accused, and makes a sanction recommendation tothe Vice President for Student Affairs. The accused student will bedetermined responsible or not responsible by the preponderance of theevidence. Preponderance of the evidence means evidence that would lead areasonable person to conclude that it is more likely than not that the act inquestion did occur or that the fact or proposition is true.

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Procedures for the University Judicial Board:

Step 1: A charge for violation may be placed against any student by anyother student or by a member of the University community by giving writtennotice of the charge signed by the complainant to the Office of StudentAffairs. Step 2: The Office of Student Affairs shall give notice of the specific chargesagainst the student, in writing. The notice shall clearly indicate the offensewith specific reference to the violated regulation and shall indicate the timeand place of the hearing. The notice shall be presented to the accused atleast five (5) days prior to the hearing. In extreme cases, the five­daynotification period may be waived if deemed necessary by the Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs. A student may waive, in writing, the requirement of ahearing. In such cases, the hearing body will consider the evidence (pleasesee above for further reference). If the student does not waive therequirements of a hearing and does not appear for such a hearing, his/hercase will be considered by the hearing body and a decision will be renderedin his/her absence. Step 3: The Office of Student Affairs shall insure that any student chargedwith violating University rules and regulations has, prior to appearing beforethe Judicial Board, been presented with a statement defining thecomposition and authority of the Judicial Board. Step 4: The Judicial Board shall examine all relevant facts andcircumstances presented at the hearing and reach an equitable decision. Arecord of the hearing shall be kept to enable review and every reasonableattempt shall be made to keep the matter appropriately confidential. All

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hearings are audio recorded, however in the event of equipment failure, aboard member(s) will take notes to ensure accurate recording of thehearing. SUNY Fredonia will not be responsible for turning audio recordedrecords into written transcript form. Grounds for appeal will also not beconsidered due to equipment failure. Step 5: At the hearing, the student shall have a full opportunity to explainthe circumstances surrounding the incident and shall be able to presentpertinent evidence and testimony of witnesses. In addition, the student shallhave the opportunity to ask questions of any witnesses, respond to writtenstatements submitted against him/her, and to respond to questions. TheJudicial Board shall also have the right to call witnesses and to reviewmaterials. The student shall have the right to be assisted by an advisorand/or attorney of his/her choice. The advisor or attorney may notparticipate in the hearing. Step 6: All student judicial history will be withheld from the board membersuntil a finding of responsibility has been made. If a student is foundresponsible for violating University policy, their judicial history, if any, will beshared with the board members prior to sanction deliberation. Step 7: The Judicial Board shall notify the student in writing of its' finaldecision.

Should the decision involve Disciplinary Warning or Disciplinary Probation,the decision made by the Judicial Board shall be final unless they arereversed or altered by the written decision of the University President, orhis/her designee. The student shall have the right to appeal to the UniversityPresident or his/her designee in writing within five (5) days from the mailingof such notification. An appeal will be considered if there is significant newinformation or material relevant to the case that was not presented duringthe hearing, or for a claimed violation of the student's due process rights. In cases involving suspension or dismissal, the Judicial Board shallrecommend such action to the President of the University or his/herdesignee, in which case the University President's decision shall be final.

Policies of Judicial Board

a. The Judicial Board shall not discuss or review matters underconsideration outside of the hearing. Failure of a Judicial Boardmember to uphold this provision renders such member subject toimpeachment procedures by the Student Affairs Committee.Impeachment shall be by a two­thirds vote of that committee. Anyviolation of this section shall not affect the proceedings of the Judicial

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Board in a determination of the case.b. No member of the Judicial Board shall be either a witness before

the board or a person previously engaged in formulating the charge orin presenting materials relating to the case.

c. Judicial Board records shall be filed with the Office of Student Affairsand released only with the permission of the Judicial Board or thealleged violator. Records shall be kept for seven years.

d. The Judicial Board may adopt bylaws not inconsistent with these rulesand regulation upon the affirmative vote of not less than six members.

e. The Judicial Board shall be composed of twelve members.Approximately six students and six faculty/staff members are appointedfor term of one year. Members are nominated by the Student AffairsCommittee or a subcommittee of the Student Affairs Committee andappointed by the University President.

f. In order to nominate, a student must have attained sophomore status(24 credit hours). All members of the Judicial Board must have been amember of the University community for at least one semester beforetaking office. No student may serve if he/she is on probation at thetime of the appointment. No member of the Judicial Board may be avoting member of the Student Association, University Senate, or theStudent Affairs Committee.

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Policy for Involuntary Leave for Medical/PsychologicalReasons

A. Standards for Involuntary Leavea. Authority for the policy: "In the legitimate interest of the University

in protecting property and the safety and welfare of specificindividuals or the general public, the University President or his/herdesignee may temporarily suspend an individual pending adecision by a University hearing board" (Student Rights andResponsibilities, University Catalog).

b. Proscribed Behavior: Any student who:1. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which poses

imminent danger of causing substantial harm to self and/orothers, or

2. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which wouldcause significant property damage, or directly andsubstantially impede the lawful activities of others, shall besubject to involuntary withdrawal in accordance with theprocedures set forth below.

B. Procedure for Leave

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a. Upon preliminary investigation, the student may be required toleave the University for a designated period of time. If the studentis required to leave it is expected that the student will seek apsychological evaluation. This evaluation will be shared with theOffice of Student Affairs and the Director of the CounselingCenter.

b. In order to return and/or remain in school, the student must beevaluated by the Director of the Counseling Center or his/herdesignee. After the meeting with the Director of the CounselingCenter or his/her designee, the student will need to meet with theVice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee. The VicePresident for Student Affairs or his/her designee, in consultationwith the Director of the Counseling Center or his/her designee, theChief of Police or his/her designee and, if applicable, the Directorof Residence Life or his/her designee, will decide if the student iscleared to return to school. If cleared to return to school, acontract will be developed which prescribes responsibilities of thestudent. These responsibilities may include: ongoing counseling,removal from or relocation within Residence Life, refraining fromalcohol or drug use, etc. Failure to comply with this contract couldresult in immediate suspension from University.

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Consensual Relationships (Faculty/Staff and Students)

The University does not encourage intimate consensual relationshipsbetween faculty/staff and students, and has a policy prohibiting intimaterelationships between faculty and students in their classes, and faculty/staffand students they are directly supervising. The Faculty Handbook providesguidelines regarding this type of relationship and states the following: "It is the sense of faculty through its University Senate that intimateconsensual relationships between college personnel and students create thepotential for abuses of authority and for both actual and apparent conflictsof interest." Students should be aware that if they enter into this type of relationship withcollege personnel, there may be consequences that impact on theireducational experience. This may mean a student thus involved would beunable to take a course from this person or in any way be subject to theirsupervision authority. Students with concerns in this matter are encouraged to contact the Office

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of Student Affairs, Sixth Floor, Maytum Hall, 673­3271 or the Office ofAcademic Affairs, Eighth Floor, Maytum Hall, 673­3335.

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Academic Integrity Policy

I. Opening StatementThe State University of New York at Fredonia holds that the life of themind and personal integrity go hand in hand, and are inseparable.Adherence to this philosophy is essential if we are to facilitate andpromote the free and open exchange of ideas upon which our collegemission relies. An essential component of the academic experience atSUNY Fredonia is the conviction that academic goals must be achievedby honorable means. It is expected, therefore, that all studentsattending the State University of New York at Fredonia will support andabide by all provisions of the following Academic Integrity Policy. It isfurther understood that by enrolling in courses, students are agreeingto the rules and regulations set forth below. In order to protect the value of the work accomplished by each studentand instructor, our academic community depends upon certainhonorable standards of behavior from all its members. SUNY Fredoniatrusts all students will refrain from participating in any behavior that willinhibit the pursuit of honest academic advancement. To help studentsavoid activities that can be construed as dishonest or as violations ofacademic integrity, a partial list of prohibited behaviors and activities isoutlined below. This policy is not intended to limit decisions of faculty ofprofessional programs that operate under more restrictive policiesand/or have externally monitored procedures for addressing violationsof academic integrity.

II. Violations of Academic IntegrityViolations of academic integrity are described within four broad,overlapping categories: Fraud, Plagiarism, Cheating, and Collusion.Examples of violations of academic integrity include, but are not limitedto, those described herein:A. Fraud

Behaving deceptively, misrepresenting oneself or another person,and falsifying official print and/or electronic documents are actionsthat seriously undermine the integrity of any social institution andmay result in criminal prosecution. In a college setting, fraudulentbehavior includes but is not limited to:1. Forging or altering official school documents, whether in print

or electronic form, such as grade reports or transcripts,

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enrollment documents, transfer credit approvals, etc.2. Forging or tampering with any college correspondence or

medical excuses.3. Tampering with attendance records, such as one student

signing for another student.4. Tampering with or interfering with grading procedures.5. Misreporting or misrepresenting earned credentials, including

academic status, class standing, and GPA.6. Taking an exam in place of another student.7. Failing to disclose necessary information on official college

forms.B. Plagiarism

Plagiarism consists of presenting the work of others as one's own.It is unethical to copy directly the words or work of other authorsor artists without giving them credit. It is also unethical torearrange or add a few words to another author's text whileleaving the majority unaltered or to take an author's unique ideaor discovery and to represent it as one's own. Specific examples ofplagiarism include, but are not restricted to, the followingexamples:1. Copying the work of another author and/or artist without

giving proper credit in the text or reference to the artwork,presentation or performance; neglecting to cite the original ina footnote; and/or failing to identify full and properdocumentation in the list of works cited or sampled forpresentation or performance.

2. Implying that another author's words, works, or ideas areone's own. Quoting without the use of quotation marks falselyimplies originality and is, therefore, an act of plagiarism.

3. Incorporating into a paper or assignment withoutacknowledgement verbatim corrections or other suggestionsthat were made by someone other than oneself, theinstructor, or an assigned editor.

4. Taking information from one source (such as the Internet)and citing it as coming from another source (such as arequired text or article).

C. CheatingIn all academic situations, any behavior that subverts the purposeof an academic assignment constitutes cheating, whether oneactively commits the act of dishonesty on one's own behalf orenables someone else to do so. Examples of cheating include butare not limited to the following:1. Copying someone else's work or permitting one's own work to

be copied. Whether involvement in the copying process isactive or passive, these acts constitute violations of academicintegrity if a student is at all complicit.

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2. Using unsanctioned materials, notes, software, and orequipment (such as a programmable calculator).

3. Intentionally providing or seeking questions to an exam thatwill be given in a later section or used as a make­up exam.

4. Communicating or sharing information during an examobviously constitutes cheating, as does taking an exam forsomeone else.

D. CollusionMost colleges and universities support some opportunities forcollaborative learning, but unauthorized collaboration is consideredcollusion. Unless collaboration is expressly permitted by theinstructor, students should work alone. Even when an instructorauthorizes collaboration, collusion may still occur. In all cases,work submitted should reflect an individual's own effort. Examplesof collusion include, but are not limited to, the following situations:1. A pair or larger group of students studies a problem, one of

the students formally writes and/or types the results, theother members of the group copy the results, and eachindividual submits the work as his/her own.

2. A pair or larger group of students work on a series ofproblems or tasks, each student completes a portion of theproblem set or task, the students combine their work, andeach student submits the entire problem set or task ashis/her own.

3. A course instructor assigns a task or problem to be completedoutside of class and explicitly instructs students not to discussthe task or problem with one another, a part or larger groupof students discuss or work together on the task or problem,and each individual submits the results as his/her own.

III. Judicial Procedures for Violations of Academic IntegrityA. Stage One: Departmental Level

1. An instructor who suspects a violation of the academicintegrity policy will collect all information and materialsrelated to the offense.

2. The instructor will meet with the student to present his/hercharge, and the student will be given an opportunity toanswer and explain. If the instructor and the student thenagree that no violation has occurred, the matter is resolvedand the process ends at this point. If, however, the instructorfinds that a violation has occurred, whether the studentadmits or does not admit guilt, the matter must becommunicated to the department chairperson (see No. 3directly following). A student will not be allowed to drop acourse to avoid a course sanction or to suspend judicialprocedures.

3. For all cases in which the instructor determines that the

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student has plagiarized, cheated, colluded, or committed anyact of academic dishonesty, the instructor will brieflysummarize the offense in writing to his/her departmentalchairperson. Copies of all information and materials related tothe offense shall accompany this correspondence.

4. After appropriate consultation, the chairperson and theinstructor will jointly notify the student in writing about thecharge and the resulting sanctions. At this stage, somepossible departmental sanctions include but are not limited tothe following: a formal warning, a grade of zero beingassigned to the particular performance, and/or a failing gradebeing given for the course. The letter from the chairpersonand the instructor may also recommend that the AcademicIntegrity Review Board hear the case and consider, amongseveral options, placing the student on disciplinary probation,temporarily suspending the student, or permanently expellingthe student from the college.

5. Because a student may plagiarize and/or violate provisions ofacademic integrity in more than one department, thechairperson is required to submit a copy of allcorrespondence and relevant materials to the appropriatedean of the department in which the offense occurred. Forundergraduate students, these materials will be delivered tothe Dean of Arts and Humanities or the Dean of Natural andSocial Sciences and Professional Studies; for graduatestudents, materials will be delivered to the Dean of GraduateStudies. The dean will then prepare a full packet of copies forthe Vice President for Student Affairs in whose office thepacket will be filed as part of the required maintenance ofstudent disciplinary records.

B. Stage Two: Appeal1. Within 14 calendar days after the chairperson has mailed the

letter, the student may decide to appeal the departmentaldecision. If so, she/he must send a letter of intent to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs, with copies sent at the sametime to the chairperson in whose department the chargeoriginated, the appropriate dean, and the Vice President forStudent Affairs. Upon receipt of such communication and in atimely manner, the Vice President of Academic Affairs willcontact the Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Board whowill call together the members of the board for a formalhearing. Throughout the appeal process, the charged studentis assumed not guilty, and in most circumstances, she/he hasthe right to remain in class.

2. After the same 14 days, if the student has not appealed, thecollege will act upon the assumption that the student has

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accepted the departmental decisions and any sanctionstherein. Enforcement of these sanctions hereafter rests withthe Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

3. If the department has recommended additional sanctionsoutside its academic purview (probation, suspension, etc.),the Academic Integrity Review Board will be convened todetermine if a hearing should be held. If a hearing isscheduled, the Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Boardwill contact the accused student at least five days in advance.

4. Even if a student does not file a formal appeal within theabove time limit, the Vice President for Student Affairs mustnotify the Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Boardwhenever a second or subsequent violation is submitted to astudent's disciplinary record. The Academic Integrity ReviewBoard will then be convened to review all charges filed andmay impose additional sanctions. The Academic IntegrityReview Board will consider repeated violations of any or all ofthe provisions in the Academic Integrity Policy as grievous.

C. Stage Three: Academic Integrity Review Board1. Whether the student who has been charged decides to appeal

the departmental decision, or the Academic Integrity ReviewBoard votes to initiate formal proceedings as the result ofother circumstances (see above), the Academic IntegrityReview Board will hear and rule on the case. A chargedstudent has the right to select a willing student, facultymember, or an administrative staff member of the college toadvise him/her throughout the review process. This non­legaladviser must be a current member of the SUNY Fredoniacommunity (faculty, staff, student), and the adviser mayaccompany the charged student and advise him/her at anymeetings. To avoid conflicts of interest, this adviser may notbe selected from the members of the Academic IntegrityReview Board.

2. At least one member from each category below is required. Aquorum of six members including at least one studentrepresentative will be selected from the following categories:a. The Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Board who is

a full­time tenured faculty member jointly appointed bythe President of the college and the Vice President forAcademic Affairs and subsequently approved by theCollege Senate. The chair's term will be two years withthe option of renewal, pending reappointment and re­approval.

b. Either the Vice President for Student Affairs or theAssociate Vice President for Student Affairs will provideboard access to pertinent Student Disciplinary records

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and will participate as an ex officio member (see No. 4below). Before witnesses speak or before questions areasked, this representative of Student Affairs will presenta summary of the case.

c. At least one, but preferably two, undergraduate (orgraduate, if pertinent) student representatives selectedby the college deans and after nominations by the JointChairs and Directors which includes directors andchairpersons of all schools and departments. No twostudents majoring in a single department will be invitedto serve concurrently. To insure that perspectives from adiverse student population are fairly and freely heard,one student will major in an Arts and Humanitiesdepartment and one will major in a Natural and SocialSciences and Professional Studies department.

d. The appropriate dean preferred, but one of the othertwo deans may act in his/her stead whenever necessary.

e. Two chairpersons of academic departments, one fromArts and Humanities, one from Natural and SocialSciences and Professional Studies.

f. An additional faculty member from a department notrepresented by individuals in (a) and (e) above.

3. The Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Board, after priorconsultation with the assembled board, may call witnesses,and the student who has been charged may also callwitnesses. At the conclusion, the charged student will beasked to address the allegation by pleading guilty or notguilty, and she/he then has the right to speak on his or herbehalf. All participants in this hearing will be informed thatdeliberations are to remain strictly confidential. Hearings ofthe judicial Review Board will be tape recorded to provide arecord of the proceedings.

4. After the hearing, the Academic Integrity Review Board willdeliberate and make a formal decision. In the finaldetermination, each of the members of the board, includingthe Chair of the Board, will cast a single and equally weightedvote. In the event of a tie vote concluding a case, the Chairof the Board will cast an additional vote. Voting will beconducted by written ballot, and the results will be disclosedto board members. Board members are not to disclose eitherthe board's determination or any specifics related to thevoting.

5. In a timely manner, the Chair of the Academic IntegrityReview Board will complete the hearing report and will delivercopies to the chairperson in whose department the chargeoriginated, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the

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Vice President for Student Affairs. The final report of theAcademic Integrity Review Board will include the following:a. A determination of Not Guilty (no violation of academic

integrity has been found) or Guilty (the student has beenfound responsible for the charged violation on the basisof the evidence submitted or has admitted guilt).

b. If the student had been found guilty of violating theAcademic Integrity Policy, the penalty must also beidentified. Sanctions or penalties imposed should becommensurate with the offense and will take intoaccount the student disciplinary records on file.

6. On the same day the board's decision is delivered to thethree individuals above (No. 5), the student will be informedof the board's decision in a meeting with the Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs and the Chair of the Academic IntegrityReview Board. The student will then be given a copy of thehearing report prepared by the Chair of the AcademicIntegrity Review Board.

7. Should the student decide to appeal the Academic IntegrityReview Board's decision, he or she may do so in a writtenjustification to the President of the college but only if/whenthe substance of the presented case has changed (i.e.,additional and significant evidence is discovered).

D. Maintenance of Student Disciplinary RecordsIndividual files on all students who are formally charged withviolations of the Academic Integrity Policy will be prepared at thetime of the student's initial offense and maintained for 10 yearsthereafter in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.Instructors and chairpersons will initiate this process by submitting,to their dean, a copy of the information and materials related tothe offense and a copy of the departmental letter which identifiesthe charge and which has been mailed to the student. Allsubsequent materials related to the charge will be copied in thedean's office and delivered to the Vice President for StudentAffairs for the student's disciplinary file.

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Statement Regarding SUNY Fredonia's Celebration ofDiversity

The University welcomes the experience, talent, and surge of energythat comes from a culturally diverse campus. It has pledged to ensurethat everyone is treated fairly, without degradation of race, religion,ethnicity, gender, affection orientation, physical/mental challenge, or

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any other characteristic not germane to a person's rights or humanworth. Campus specifically prohibits: Fighting and threats to, physical abuse of, or harassment that threatensto or does endanger the health, safety, or welfare of a member of theUniversity community. Engaging in any action or situation that which recklessly or intentionallydangers the mental or physical health of a member of the collegecommunity; creating in a situation that results in the discomfort of, orharassment or excessive ridicule of a member of the Universitycommunity. All members of the campus community are expected to live, learn, andwork with a foundation of understanding and appreciation ofdifferences. Faculty and staff, as mentors and educators, areencouraged to support this policy through personal interactions withstudents, classroom discussion, and careful selection of curricularmaterials and content.

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Policy Statement on Religious Absences

The Education Law of New York says, in part:

1. No person shall be expelled from or be refused admission as astudent to an institution of higher education for the reason thathe/she is unable, because of his/her religious beliefs, to attendclasses or to participate in any examination, study, or workrequirement on a particular day or days.

2. Any student in an institution of higher education who is unable,because of his/her religious beliefs, to attend classes on aparticular day or days shall, because of such absence on theparticular day or days, be excused from any examination or anystudy or work requirements.

3. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty and of the administrativeofficials of each institution of higher education to make available toeach student who is absent from school, because of his/herreligious beliefs, an equivalent opportunity to make up anyexamination, study, or work requirements which he/she may havemissed because of such absence on any day or days. No fees ofany kind shall be charged by the institution for making available tothe said student such equivalent opportunity.

4. If registration, classes, examinations, study or work requirements

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are held on Friday after four o'clock post meridian or on Saturday,similar or makeup classes, examinations, study, or workrequirements shall be made available on other days, where it ispossible and practicable to do so. No special fees shall be chargedto the student for these classes, registration, examinations, study,or work requirements held on other days.

5. In effectuating the provisions of this section, it shall be the duty ofthe faculty and of the administrative officials of each institution ofhigher education to exercise the fullest measure of good faith. Noadverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because ofhis/her availing himself/herself of the provisions of this section.

6. Any student, who is aggrieved by the alleged failure of any facultyor administrative officials to comply in good faith with theprovisions of this section, shall be entitled to maintain an action orproceeding in the Supreme Court of the county in which suchinstitution of higher education is located for the enforcement ofhis/her rights under this section. It shall be the responsibility of theadministrative officials of each institution of higher education togive written notice to students of their rights under this section,informing them that each student who is absent from school,because of his or her religious beliefs, must be given an equivalentopportunity to register for classes or make up any examination,study or work requirements for which he or she may have missedbecause of such absence on any particular day or days. No fees ofany kind shall be charged by the institution for making available tosuch student such equivalent opportunity.

7. As used in this section the term "institution of higher education"shall mean any institution of higher education, recognized andapproved by the Regents of the University of the State of NewYork, which provides a course of study leading to the granting of apost­secondary degree or diploma. Such term shall not include anyinstitution which is operated, supervised or controlled by a churchor by a religious or denominational organization whose educationalprograms are principally designed for the purpose of trainingministers or other religious functionaries or for the purpose ofpropagating religious doctrines. As used in this section, the term"religious belief" shall mean beliefs associated with any corporationorganized and operated exclusively for religious purposes, which isnot disqualified for tax exemption under Section 501 of the UnitedStates Code.

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Motor Vehicles

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www.fredonia.edu/upd/parkingregulations.htm. Students, faculty, and staff shall comply with all traffic and parkingregulations in all campus areas and shall comply with all publishedregulations or be subject to fines. Failure to comply can result in theloss of campus driving, parking, and vehicle registration privileges.

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Computer and Network Usage Policy

www.fredonia.edu/helpdesk/netpolicy.asp

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Sexual Discrimination And Sexual Harassment

The University Policy Sexual discrimination in the form of sexual harassment, defined as theuse of one's authority and power to coerce another individual intosexual acts or relations or to punish the other for his/her refusal, shallbe a violation of the policy of SUNY Fredonia.

What Is Sexual Discrimination? "No person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject todiscrimination under any education program or activity receivingFederal financial assistance." Title IX of the Educational Amendments of1972.

What Is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment may include repeated unwelcome sexual advances,requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of asexual nature carried out by someone in the workplace or educationalsetting. Such behavior may offend the recipient, cause discomfort orhumiliation and interfere with job or school performance.

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Peer Harassment ­ Students have a right to an environment free fromsexual harassment, not only by persons in positions of power, but byany member of the University community. Sexual harassmentconstitutes a serious threat to the free interaction and exchangenecessary for educational and personal development. Sexual harassment may range from inappropriate sexual innuendos tocoerced sexual relations. It can happen to both men and women, but awoman is more often the victim.

What Can Be Done About Sexual Discrimination/Harassment?What can a student do when he/she believes that... course material ignores or depreciates a student because of his/hersex?an adviser does not take a student's career and educational goalsseriously because she/he appears to believe them inappropriate formembers of his/her sex? a student is denied resources, such as financial aid, teachingassistantships, or admission to a program for sexist reasons?a student is pressured by a professor or staff person to participate withhim/her in social and/or sexual activities?

Students often feel powerless in such situations but there are people oncampus who are willing to talk to them about those problems withoutany obligation on the part of either party. Such situations as thosedescribed above are not condoned by SUNY Fredonia nor the teachingprofession. In some instances they occur out of ignorance andmisunderstanding and need only to be brought to the attention of theprofessor. In other instances they can be considered unethical andsubject to professional reprimand.

Actions A Student Can Take(In suggested order)1. The student can talk to the professor or staff person, carefully

explaining why he/she views the particular comment, joke, coursereading, action taken, etc. as sexist. The student should regardthe meeting as a kind of consciousness­raising session wherehe/she can help him/her understand how he/she feels. Sometimespeople aren't aware of how their remarks or actions affectsomeone else, and communicating their feelings to the professormight be the most helpful to him/her in avoiding such actions inthe future. The student is to be sure to prepare for the meetingahead of time with documentation (e.g., class notes, tapes,specific comments he/she made and a logical presentation).

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Sometimes people don't understand how sexist remarks can hurt;it might help the student to draw the analogy of racist or anti­ethnic remarks ­ "Would you make fun of a person's skin color orethnic background? Then why do so with sex?" To get support thestudent should consider going to see the professor with severalother people from class. If he/she can't find others in the class(and discussing the issues with other students in itself may helpraise consciousness), he/she should take friends along who aren'tin the class. The student might also seek help from those listedbelow.

2. The student should contact University people and groups who areconcerned about sexual discrimination. These people are willing tolisten, discuss specific incidents, and provide help and advice ifwanted: Affirmative Action (716) 673­3358Chief Ann McCarron Burns, University Police (716) 673­3333Dr. David E. Herman, Student Affairs (716) 673­3271Mrs. Julie Bezek, Counseling Center (716) 673­ 3424Mrs. Monica White, Student Affairs (716) 673­ 3271Ms. Jellema Stewart, Multicultural Affairs (716) 673­3398

3. If a student has talked to the professor or staff person and sexualdiscrimination continues, the student should write a letter tohim/her documenting the incidents and explaining why they areoffensive. The student should state that he/she has not obtainedresults from previous discussion(s) and note the date(s) of thediscussion(s). The student should send a carbon copy to the headof his/her department or unit and to one of the above­listedpeople. Students who fail to receive a satisfactory answer fromthe staff members and/or head, should request a meeting withthe two of them and take along an objective third party (anotherprofessor or perhaps one of the people in the above list).

4. Students should not enroll in classes that are sexuallydiscriminatory, and should let the professor know why they haven'tenrolled. In filling out course evaluation forms, a student shouldmake it known why he/she has been offended by suchdiscriminatory comments or actions. If the professor hasresponded to earlier complaints and has made efforts to change,support those efforts in the evaluation. Students are asked toremember to always give full support to professors who are fairand who treat students as human beings regardless of sex.

5. It may be necessary to file a formal grievance or complaint. This isa very serious step and should not be undertaken withoutdiscussion and counsel with a staff member who understandsestablished grievance procedures at SUNY Fredonia. Once again,students are asked to consult with one of the people on the above

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list. Credit for the above is readily given to the Project on the Statusand Education of Women, Association of American Colleges, 1818R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and the Utah State UniversityCommittee on the Status of Women.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 sets forthrequirements designed to protect the privacy of parents and students.The statute governs the access to records maintained by educationalinstitutions, and the release of such records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act permits current orformer students to inspect and review their education records. Studentsare also accorded a right to a hearing in order to question the contentsof their education records. Written consent from students may be required before personallyidentifiable information about them will be released from theireducation records, as provided by law. Specifically, institutions are permitted to release directory informationon students unless the students have notified the institution to withholdthis information. Directory information is "public" information, whichmay be released without the student's consent to persons makinginquiry. Personally identifiable information designated as directoryinformation includes: the student's name; local address and localtelephone and cellular number(s); university assigned e­mail address;student's home address and home telephone number; parent's name,address and telephone number; class schedule; date and place of birth;major field of study; class standing; participation in officially recognizedsports and activities; weight and height (athletes); electronic images(photographs); dates of attendance at university; degrees and awardsreceived; and the most recent previous educational institution attended. Inquiries or complaints may be filed with the Family Policy ComplianceOffice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW,Washington, D.C. 20202­5901. Copies of the SUNY Fredonia compliancepolicy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act are available atthe Office of Student Affairs.

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Ex­Offenders Review Board

If a student has answered "yes" to question 20a or b on the SUNYApplication for Admissions or has a pending charge of a felony or hasbeen convicted of a felony, additional information will be needed inorder to process the admission / reinstatement application.

It is the policy of the University at Fredonia to require supplementalinformation from applicants who have been convicted of a felony orwho have been dismissed from another college due to disciplinarymisconduct. This information will be reviewed by the Admissions ReviewCommittee.

The Admissions Review Committee may deny admission to applicantsbased on an individual's prior conduct or conviction where theadmission "would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to thesafety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public"(Corrections Law, section 752). The Committee may also recommendthe applicant be admitted with or without special conditions related tomajor selection, course scheduling, involvement in campus activities, orcampus housing.

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Bias Crimes Prevention

It is a State University of New York at Fredonia Police mandate toprotect all members of the Fredonia community by preventing andprosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the campus'sjurisdiction.

Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias­related crimes, are criminalactivity motivated by the perpetrator's bias or attitude against anindividual victim or group based on perceived or actual personalcharacteristics, such as their age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender,sexual orientation, or disability. Hate/bias crimes have receivedrenewed attention in recent years, particularly since the passage of theFederal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York StateHate Crimes Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485). Copies of the NewYork law are available from the Office of University Police.

Penalties for bias­related crimes are very serious and range from fines

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to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending on the nature of theunderlying criminal offense, the use of violence or previous convictionsof the offender. Perpetrators who are students will also be subject tocampus disciplinary procedures where sanctions including dismissal arepossible.

In addition to preventing and prosecuting hate/bias crimes, StateUniversity of New York at Fredonia Police also assist in addressing bias­related activities that do not rise to the level of a crime. Theseactivities, referred to as bias incidents and defined by the University asacts of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation directed at a member orgroup within the Fredonia community based on national origin,ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability,veteran status, color, creed, or marital status, may be addressedthrough the State University's Discrimination Complaint Procedure orthe campus conduct code. Bias incidents can be reported to UniversityPolice, the Office of Affirmative Action, and the Office of StudentAffairs.

If you are a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias crime on campus,report it to University Police by calling 911 in an emergency, using aBlue Light or other campus emergency telephones, calling (716) 673­3333, or stopping by the University Police Office located on the 2ndfloor in Gregory Hall. University Police will investigate and follow theappropriate adjudication procedures.

Victims of bias crime or bias incidents are urged to contact the followingoffices for assistance: University Police (716) 673­3333Office of Student Affairs (716) 673­3271Affirmative Action (716) 673­3358Counseling Center (716) 673­3424Multicultural Affairs (716) 673­3398

For general information on SUNY Fredonia security procedures, seethe University Police Website or call (716) 673­3333.

More information about bias­related and bias crimes, including up­to­date statistics on bias crimes is available from the Chief of UniversityPolice at 673­3333 or the University Police Websiteat http://www.Fredonia.edu/upd/.

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Crime Statistics

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A copy of the State University of New York at Fredonia campus crimestatistics as reported annually to the U. S. Department of Education willbe provided upon request by the Personal Safety & Campus SecurityCommittee. Please direct all such requests to the Office of UniversityPolice at (716) 673­3333. Information can also be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education website at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/ andthe State University of New York at Fredonia University Police websiteat: http://www.Fredonia.edu/upd/campussafety.htm

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Personal Safety & Campus Security Committee

Pursuit to the NYS Educational Law Article 129­A, section 6431 thePersonal Safety & Campus Security Committee reviews current campussecurity policies and procedures and makes recommendations for theirimprovement. The committee specifically reviews current policies andprocedures for:

a. educating the campus community, including security personnel andthose persons who advise or supervise students, about sexualassault.

b. educating the campus community about personal safety and crimeprevention

c. reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims duringinvestigations

d. referring complaints to appropriate authoritiese. counseling victimsf. responding to inquiries from persons concerned about campussafety

The committee consists of a minimum of six members, at least half ofwhom shall be female. The committee consists of two studentsappointed by Student Association, two faculty members, appointed bythe Faculty Senate, and two individuals appointed by the President.

The committee reports, in writing, to the college President or chiefadministrative officer on its findings and recommendations at least onceeach academic year, and such reports shall be available upon request.

For more information regarding the Personal Safety & Campus SecurityCommittee please contact the Chief of University Police at (716) 673­3333 or the Office of Student Affairs at (716) 673­3271.

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Permanent Transcript Notation

(Hazing and Other Serious Violations)

Students that are found responsible and suspended or expelled forserious violations of the Students Rights and Responsibilities will receivea permanent notation on his/her academic transcript. This includes butis not restricted to sexual assault, hazing, and conduct which leads tothe death or serious physical injury to another person.

Students found responsible for such violations shall not receive creditfor the semester in which they are suspended or expelled. Also, thestudent will be liable for all tuition and fees for that semester.

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Investigation of Violent Felony Offenses/MissingStudents

Chapter 22 of the Laws of 1999 of the State of New York establishescertain requirements for investigation of violent felonies and reportingof missing students on college campuses in New York State.

a. "Missing Student" means any student of the College subject to theprovisions of Section 355(17) of the New York State EducationLaw, who resides in a facility owned or operated by the Collegeand who is reported to the College as missing from his or herresidence.

b. "Violent Felony Offense" means a violent felony offense as definedin Section 70.02(1) of the Penal Law of the State of New York.

Response and Investigation:

a. Missing StudentWhen a report of a missing student is received by the College orthe municipal police department, the receiving department willconduct a preliminary investigation in order to verify the complaintand to determine the circumstances which exist relating to thereported missing student. If the student's absence is verified, theincident will be reported and shared between departments. Bothdepartments will continue the investigation to locate the missingstudent. If, after further investigation, the missing student is notlocated, both departments will determine the most efficientmanner of continuing the investigation. In any event, information

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relating to any report of a missing student shall be shared by bothparties no later than twelve (12) hours from the time of the initialreport. If the missing student is located or returns to the Collegeat any time after the matter has been reported, each party shallnotify the other immediately.

b. Violent Felony OffensesWhen any report of an on­campus violent felony offense isreceived by the College or when a report of a violent offenseinvolving a college student is received by the municipal policedepartment, the recipient shall notify the other police departmentas soon as possible. The police departments will carry outappropriate investigative procedures and will determine the mostefficient manner of continuing the investigation and shall providemutual assistance when requested.

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