. 2013 2014 Academic Year Office of Conflict Resolution & Civic Responsibility Office of the Vice President for Student Success Campus Center 361 crcr@albany.edu (518) 442-5501
Introduction A sanction is a requirement or status that is imposed as a result of either accepting responsibility or being found responsible for violating the student code of conduct, Community Rights and Responsibilities. Each campus conduct case is unique and therefore, it is not possible to establish a list of prescribed sanctions covering every possible violation of the Community. This guide is designed to cover many, but not all possible behaviors that would violate the Community Rights & Responsibilities. Also, this guide is designed to cover a range of sanctions that would be considered appropriate for a particular violation or behavior. However, the University s response and imposition of sanctions is NOT restricted to the sanctions listed in this guide for sanctions are determined on a wide variety of factors: the severity and seriousness of the code violation, the violation s impact on the University and local community, the number of violations which occurred during an incident, a student s prior disciplinary history, etc. It should be noted that, a student with no prior disciplinary record may be assigned a sanction, commensurate with the violation, up to and including removal from residence, suspension or dismissal. The sanctions outlined in this guide describe a student s disciplinary status (warnings, probations, suspension and dismissal). However, other sanctions listed in the Community can also be applied in addition to those mentioned in this guide, for example, parental notifications, educational programs, reflection or research papers, community service, etc. 1 of 8
5. Intimate Partner Abuse 4. Harassment 3. Threatening or Abusive 2. Weapons & Dangerous Objects Verbal Failure to Evacuate P P P Tampering Setting a Fire P P P False Pull or Fire-Extinguisher Discharge Possession of a Knife P P P Possession or use of Fireworks Possession of BB, Paintball or Airsoft Guns Possession of a hand gun or long gun P P P Use of any type of weapon to harass or intimidate P P Use of any object as a weapon P P Verbal Altercation P Physical Fight Verbal or Physical Abuse Threat of Physical Harm Harassment Physical and/or sexual abuse P P Psychological, verbal and/or emotional abuse 2 of 8
11. Academic Dishonesty 10. Hazing 9. Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation 8. Sexual Harassment 7. Endangerment 1. Fire 6. safety Stalking Verbal See definition of stalking behavior Preventing egress out of any area or dwelling Exceeding occupancy capacity of a dwelling or area as defined by local ordnance See definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault P P Hazing Academic Dishonesty P P P 3 of 8
16. Drugs 15. Unauthorized Entry or Use 14. Theft 13. Property Damage 12. Forgery, Fraud, Dishonesty Verbal Altered Identification P P P Providing false information Altering official documents (transcripts, US Currency, electronic records, etc.) P P P P Possession or use of drug Paraphernalia Possession or use of Marijuana Possession or use of other controlled substances and prescription medication not prescribed to you Distribution of any drug P P P Damage to property while under the influence of drugs Under the influence of drugs and being disruptive P Drug Transport* P P P 4 of 8
19. Student Group Violations 18. Obstruction or Disruption 17. Alcohol Verbal Underage Alcohol Consumption and/or Possession Distribution of alcohol to persons under the age of 21 Alcohol Transport* P P P Hosting a Party where alcohol is possessed or consumed by persons Underage Allowing underage persons to possess or consume alcohol in your dwelling P Drinking games Damage to property while under the influence of alcohol Noise violation with alcohol present Intoxicated and being disruptive P Violent behavior while under the influence of alcohol DWI/DWAI/DUI Unauthorized demonstrations Affiliating with a group that has had its recognition revolked by the university (i.e. Greek letter organizaitons) 5 of 8
25. Responsible Use of Electronic Communication 24. Disruptive 23. Hall Regulations 22. Smoking 21. Parking and Vehicle Violations 20. Compliance Verbal Not providing identification to or following directives of Univesity, local, state, federal officials on or off campus P See License P P P Hosting a loud party Being disruptive in a classroom setting Noise complaints (i.e. quiet/courtesy hours, local noise ordnances) P P P Illegal downloading and sharing of copyrighted material P P P Unauthorized access of another persons email, MyUAlbany, etc. P P 6 of 8
29. Retaliation 28. Abuse of the Student System 27. Gambling 26. Hate or Biased Related Crime Verbal P P P P Failure to complete or compy with sanction(s) Failure to obey the summons of a student condut body or university official 7 of 8