Student Conduct & Regulations 16|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey c. Significantly infringes upon the rights, property or achievements of self or others or significantly breaches the peace and/or causes social disorder. d. Is detrimental to the educational interests of the University. Off-campus student behavior that affects a substantial University interest, as previously defined, violates the Student Code of Conduct and is subject to disciplinary action following standard University procedures. The Dean of Students Office may also consider whether or not the referred off-campus misconduct affects a substantial university interest and whether the behavior should be subject to disciplinary action. Sanctions for Off-Campus Violations of Law As with on-campus infractions, the sanctions for off-campus misconduct range from disciplinary reprimand to dismissal as defined in Article 9 of this document. The following categorization is a guide to off-campus violations of law in the categories of minor, moderate and major. This listing does not take into consideration a student's prior student conduct record. Therefore, those students with a history of prior misconduct may receive more stringent sanctions than those listed below for any particular act of misconduct. a. Major: Student Code of Conduct violations committed off the campus that typically would fall into the major category and yield a sanction range of suspension, including interim suspension to dismissal are: felonies to misdemeanors. b. Moderate: Student Code of Conduct violations committed off the campus that typically would fall into the moderate category and yield a sanction range of disciplinary probation to dismissal are: misdemeanors to non-traffic violations of criminal statutes. c. Minor: Student Code of Conduct violations committed off the campus that typically would fall into the minor category and yield a sanction range of disciplinary reprimand to disciplinary probation are: non-traffic summary offense of criminal statues to violations of local code and ordinances. Article 4: Conduct Standards & Regulations: 1. Sexual Misconduct: Refer to the Sexual Misconduct Policy (DIV-007; The Key, Chapter 2). 2. Academic Dishonesty: Refer to the Academic Honesty Policy (ACA-027) and Academic Honesty Policy – Graduate Students (ACA-087). 3. Hazing: Refer to the Hazing Policy (The Key, Chapter 2). 4. Computer/Technology Misuse a. Violation of the Acceptable Use Policy (ACA-069). b. Violation of ResNet regulations and policies for responsible use. 5. Harm to Others a. Physical violence including but not limited to physical abuse, assault and/or battery; threats of violence; striking, shoving or subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact. b. Intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening, or causing physical harm to any person and/or their property.
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