Student Conduct & Regulations 13|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Student Code of Conduct Preamble Kutztown University is centered upon a culture of learning, the pursuit of academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. As such, the Kutztown University Student Code of Conduct is established to uphold standards of the community in an effort to embrace and care for the living-learning environment of the university. In doing so, the Student Code of Conduct espouses the standards of the institution in an effort to cultivate an environment that maintains student accountability and supports an atmosphere conducive to learning. Article 1: Definitions 1. The term "university" means Kutztown University. 2. The term "student" includes the following: a. All persons enrolled in courses at Kutztown University either full-time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies; b. All persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but have not officially withdrawn from the university and maintain eligibility to enroll; and c. All persons defined under item 2a or 2b who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Code of Conduct. 3. The term “complainant” refers to the person referring charges of a violation of a university regulation. 4. The term “respondent” refers to the student charged with violating a university regulation. 5. The term "university official" includes executives, representatives and employees of the University performing assigned administrative or professional duties on behalf of the University 6. The term "member of the university community" includes any person who is a student, employee, or University official of the University. If in question, a person's status in a particular situation shall be determined by the Dean of Students. 7. The term "university premises" includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, leased, used, or controlled by the University including adjacent streets and sidewalks. 8. The term “university housing” refers to any residential facility owned, leased, and/or operated by Kutztown University. 9. The term "student organization" means an entity that has complied with the formal requirements for university recognition as set forth by Office of Student Involvement.
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