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be responsible members of a diverse community, and b. the student/organization did not have 12. Possessing fireworks, firearms, weapons or other 27. Raising voice, shouting or loudly talking using
honor and respect differences of culture, lifestyle, and adequate opportunity to prepare and present a explosive devices; unacceptable tone with students, staff or faculty
religion. defense; members.
3. Academic integrity and honesty are basic values of c. the evidence presented at the hearing was 13. Threatening or causing physical or mental harm 28. Physically attacking university faculty, staff, visitors, or
to others;
the University. Students and student organizations not substantial to justify the decision; or fellow students;
are expected to follow the student code of conduct d. the sanction imposed was not in keeping with 14. Harassing or causing a hostile environment
standards of academic integrity, and honesty listed in the gravity of the violation. within the university community; 29. Inappropriate physical contact or any intentional
ADU’s Student Academic Integrity Policy. 15. Abusing the Student Code of Conduct system. This touching of any body part, and indecent exhibition of
4. The ADU campus, its grounds, facilities and equipment Student Responsibilities includes but is not limited to: intimate parts of the body;
are provisions for students of ADU. Students and 30. Gambling on university premises;
student organizations are expected to respect and use The following acts are prohibited and may result in a. knowingly filing a false statement or
them responsibly. This includes the use of the library, disciplinary actions: accusation against another person; 31. Recording, storing and distribution of images without
residence halls, classroom buildings, laboratories, and b. disrupting or interfering with the orderly the person’s consent;
the campus as a whole. 1. Acting or conducting oneself in a way that obstructs
or hinders the application and enforcement of the business of a conduct proceeding; 32. Promotion of hostile behavior, communication of
Student Code of Conduct; obscene language, intent to damage reputation by an
Student Rights c. failing to attend a conduct meeting; individual or group through use of technology, but not
As members of the University Community, students can 2. Trespassing, forcefully entering university-owned, d. discouraging an individual’s participation in or limited to, websites, social networking sites, phones
reasonably expect all of the guarantees and protections leased or controlled premises without permission; accessing the student conduct process; and emails;
which include the right to: 3. Destroying or vandalizing personal and/or public e. intimidating witnesses or participants of the 33. Impersonation by pretending to be another person
1. A fair process, guaranteeing both substantive rights property; conduct process; for any purpose or using another student ID for any
and equitable procedures in all matters pursuant to 4. Unauthorized use of computer system or access purpose;
the Student Code of Conduct; codes; f. failing to comply with the sanctions imposed
2. Remain free from discrimination on the basis of race, under the Student Code of Conduct; and 34. Failing to report lost or found items to the concerned
department;
ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin 5. Stealing property, including intellectual property, of Student Code of Conduct; and
or disability; the university, its members, or visitors; g. violating the terms of a conduct sanction 35. Violating any of ADU Policies or Procedures
3. Engage in inquiry and discussion, to exchange thought 6. Knowingly giving false information to an Abu Dhabi 16. Misusing or stealing university documents; 36. Violating any UAE law.
and opinion, and to speak or write on any subject in University official;
accordance with federal and local laws; 7. Willfully failing to comply with reasonable directions 17. Violating the student notice posting policy; Smoking
4. Readily access established university policies and of university officials (i.e. faculty, staff and other 18. Petitioning to change decisions made by Official
procedures; and employees of Abu Dhabi University); University personnel Smoking is not permitted in any University premises, public
5. Have protection from unreasonable search and spaces and hallways of residences owned and managed by
seizure. 8. Committing an academic offense listed in the Student 19. Assisting or inciting others to violate the Student Code Abu Dhabi University at any time, by any person regardless
of their status or business in the University:
When a student/organization is charged with a violation of Academic Integrity Policy; of Conduct;
the Student Code of Conduct, that student/organization 9. Disrupting classroom activity and other university 20. Littering and inappropriate disposal of refuse; • All building entrances will be non-smoking areas;
has the right to: functions; 21. Demonstrating within or outside of the university; • Smoking will only be permitted in designated areas
Receive advance notice of the alleged violation, be informed 10. Disrupting the operations of the university by an which are signposted;
of who to contact for a meeting, and the date by which the action or combination of actions that interfere or 22. Contacting media (includes but not limited to news,
contact must occur; prevent others from freely participating in an activity radio, newspaper or television) without prior approval • “No Smoking” signs will be posted at all entrances
Present his/her version of the events in question; or program given by the university; and from University Management; and appropriate locations by the Office of Safety &
Security;
Be accompanied by an advisor or parent. (The advisor or 11. Violating safety regulations such as: 23. Printing or releasing any information about the
parent may not speak or participate directly in the conduct university without prior permission from the Office of • This policy applies even in the absence of posted “No
process. This includes questioning witnesses or making a. falsely reporting a fire, bomb, or any other Student Support Services; Smoking” signs.
arguments on the student’s behalf); emergency; 24. Failure to provide security guards with personal Visitors
Have witnesses who present information on his/her behalf; b. unauthorized possession, use, or alteration or identification and appropriate documentation when All visitors, contractors, and suppliers are required to
Question any statements or witnesses presented; tampering of any university-owned emergency requested; abide by the No Smoking Policy. Security Officers are
Challenge the objectivity of the hearing body in case of or safety equipment; 25. Insulting or disrespecting a university faculty or staff expected to inform students or visitors of the no smoking
conflict of interest; and c. failing to evacuate a building or other member; policy. However, they are not expected to enter into any
• Appeal the outcome of hearing on the following grounds: structure in case of fire or emergency; and 26. Writing inappropriate emails or messages to ADU confrontation which may put their safety at risk.
a. the procedures under which the student/ d. taking any action that creates a risk that students, staff or faculty members with aggressive,
organization is charged are invalid or not potentially compromises the safety of others; unacceptable or harsh tone.
followed;

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