Essay About North South University And Violations Of Code

Code of Conduct – North South University
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preamble 3
2. Code of Conduct 4
2.1 Free expression and disruption 4
2.2 Intolerance 4
2.3 Physical abuse 5
2.4 Smoking 5
3. Violations of Code 5
3.1. Acts of Academic Dishonesty 5
3.2. Acts of Social or Personal Misconduct 6
4. Disciplinary Process 8
5. Disciplinary Sanctions for Violations 11
5.1 Academic Dishonesty 11
5.2 Violation of Regulations 12
1. Preamble
Upon admission into North South University (NSU), a
student accepts the mission of the University and is
subject to the following principles:
1. All human beings are endowed by their Creator with
certain rights and no student, faculty or staff of the
University may infringe upon the rights of fellow
members of NSU.
2. The goal of NSU is advancement of knowledge
which cannot occur without a safe and comfortable
learning environment. All persons working at and
attending NSU are responsible for the creation and
maintenance of such an environment.
3. The University learning environment must be one in
which all persons views are listened to and tolerated
unless they violate Principles 1 and 2 (mentioned
above). Learning in a democratic society must take
place through the free exchange of ideas.
The North South University Student Code of Conduct
has been formulated with the goal of upholding the
stated mission. It is the responsibility of the University
to make this Code of Conduct available to all members
of the university community such that in case of
violations and subsequent convening of the Disciplinary
Committee, all measures and procedures are clear to all
parties concerned.
Violations of the Code of Conduct shall invoke
disciplinary process as outlined in this document.
Sanctions will be commensurate with the seriousness of
the offense and may include suspension or in extreme
cases, expulsion from the University. Repeated offenses
justify increasingly severe sanctions.
2. Code of Conduct
2.1. Free Expression and Disruption
Being an academic institution, the University is
committed to the open expression and constructive
debate of alternative views, theory and data. It
recognizes and respects all peaceful and non-obstructive
forms of dissent, whether individual or collective, that
are within the University regulations and which do not
interfere with the regular and essential operation of the
University.
Disruption, in this context, has been defined as an action
or combination of actions by an individual or a group
that unreasonably interferes with, hinders, obstructs or
prevents the smooth and regular functioning and
operations of North South University, including the
holding of classes and all administrative functions.
If an action is determined by the University authority as
disruptive, authorized officials have the right to restrain
or prohibit such a behavior.
2.2. Intolerance
The University aims and strives to maintain an
environment that is tolerant and respectful toward others
irrespective of gender, race, religion, class, political
affiliation, caste, status or position in the University or
the community at large.
To this end, intolerance refers to an attitude, feeling or
belief wherein an individual shows contempt for other
individuals or groups based on the characteristics
mentioned above.
As stated in the policy statement on free expression, the
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expression of diverse views and opinions is encouraged
and any attempts to (hamper) obstruct such expression
will be considered an act of disruption by University
authorities.
2.3. Physical Abuse
North South University is committed to the safety and
well-being of all its members and strives to maintain an
environment that is free from acts of violence.
The University will not tolerate any acts of physical
violence, such as beating, punching, kicking, unwanted