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Vehicles Students: violation and recommends either dismissing the case, Sanctions
deciding a penalty (verbal or written warning) or raising the
Smoking is not permitted in University vehicles or any other The University community has established expectations case to a disciplinary committee. Students and student organizations are expected to abide
vehicles being used on University business. for academic and non-academic students who address the by all Abu Dhabi University policies. If the policies and
illicit use of alcohol and other drugs as follows: The University Disciplinary Committee consists of the Head procedures of the University are not followed, students and
Disciplinary Action of Student Affairs, concerned College Dean, Registrar and organizations will be held accountable and subject to the
The following behaviors contradict the values of the two students representing the men and women’s Student
Students & Employees who disregard the policy may be University community and are subject to action under this Councils or their appropriate representatives. following disciplinary actions:
subject to disciplinary action by University procedure. Statement: 1. A reprimand is official written notification of
Drugs • Illegally possessing or using alcohol. Appeal Right unacceptable behavior and violation of the Student
Code of Conduct. Any student having a record of
Abu Dhabi University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, • Illegally distributing, manufacturing, assumption or A student has the right to appeal the decision made by violating the Student Code of Conduct will automatically
distribution, dispensation, sale, possession or use of any selling alcohol. the Disciplinary Committee. The student should submit a be removed from Honor’s List. Any further misconduct
drug by any of its students, employees in its workplace, on • Illegally possessing or using drugs. request for an appeal within three (3) calendar days from may result in more serious disciplinary actions.
its premises or as part of any of its activities. This policy is his/her receipt of findings to the Head of Student Support 2. Disciplinary Probation is a conditional status
intended to supplement and not limit the provisions of any • Illegally distributing, manufacturing, consumption or Office. imposed for a designated period. Further violation
other related policies. selling drugs. An appeal panel is formed by the Head of Student Support of the Student Code of Conduct while on probation
For this policy, the term “drug” includes: The Statement is administered by the Safety & Security Office and consists of five (5) members and shall include will be subject to more serious disciplinary action.
Office. The department along with the Vice Chancellors two (2) faculty (one from the concerned student’s college Disciplinary probation may place specific restrictions
• Controlled substances, as defined in UAE laws, which office is charged with facilitating the resolution process and one from another college), one (1) staff, one (1) student on the student or organization. These may vary with
cannot be legally obtained used to determine responsibility. and the Provost, serving as the chair of the committee. The each case and may include but are not limited to
• Legally obtainable controlled substances which were These measures cover a wide range of educational Appeal Panel may request a personal appearance of the restriction from participating in athletic activities and
or campus activities.
concerned student for the sole purpose of addressing
not legally obtained, including: assignments and obligations, including but not limited issues raised by the appeal. Campus Directors will play the
1. Prescribed drugs when the prescription is no to suspension and expulsion from the institution. Safety Provost’s role in appeal panels for cases concerning their 3. Restitution: Replacement or payment for incurred
damages
longer valid; & Security office may delegate portions of the conduct campuses.
process to other units of the University who have a vested 4. The suspension is the loss of privileges of enrollment
2. Prescribed drugs used contrary to the prescription; interest in the conduct of smaller student communities The Appeal Panel will review the findings of fact and at Abu Dhabi University for a designated period. A
(e.g., University Housing, Sports Department). recommended sanctions reported by the disciplinary
3. Prescribed drugs issued to another person. committee and may: student’s suspension shall not exceed one calendar
Academic units of the University also may have written year following the sanction. A student organization’s
Alcohol or implied policies concerning the management of 1. Hearings. Training for the hearing procedures shall be suspension is a temporary revocation of University
alcohol use and their response to the illicit use of alcohol conducted before the implementation of the policy. recognition. A student organization suspension will
Abu Dhabi University prohibits the dispensing, selling, and other drugs in the academic setting. Students are 2. The appeal panel shall consist of five (5) members not exceed five years. A student serving suspension
supplying and consumption of drugs or alcoholic beverages expected to know and understand these additional and shall include two (2) faculty (one from the student is restricted of the access to the university for the
on University property. Employees, students, faculty policies and abide by them. college and one from another college), one (1) staff, duration of the sanction unless approval has been
and campus visitors may not unlawfully manufacture, one (1) student and the Provost, serving as the chair secured from Student Support Services. While on
consume, possess, sell, distribute, transfer or be under the Staff and Faculty: of the committee. suspension, students are unable to transfer credit
influence of alcohol, illicit drugs or controlled substances Sanctions for violations by faculty and staff are governed by hours for courses taken in other universities or
on University property, while driving a University vehicle or policies within individual departments and any applicable a. Members of the Appeal Panel shall be drawn educational institutions.
while otherwise engaged in University business. rules set by University regulations and other applicable from a pool of faculty, staff, and students who 5. Expulsion is the permanent loss of privileges of
University property, as defined in this policy, includes all policies or procedures. Appropriate sanctions may include have completed the approved hearing training. enrollment at Abu Dhabi University.
buildings and land owned, leased, or used by the University, verbal or written warnings, a mandated rehabilitation 3. The Head of Student Support Office or designee shall
and motor vehicles operated by employees, including program, probation, suspension, and termination. In each direct the appeal to the Appeal Panel within seven (7) Student Grievances Policies and Procedures
personal motor vehicles, when used in connection with case, there are likely to be different circumstances that are calendar days of receipt of the appeal.
work performed for or on behalf of the University. On relevant for understanding the situation and determining Abu Dhabi University aims to foster the values of respect,
exception to the prohibited consumption of alcohol is the the appropriate sanction. 4. The Appeal Panel may request a personal appearance integrity, fairness, and transparency among staff, faculty,
personal residence of an employee that is leased or owned Under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor, action should of the student/organization charged for the sole and students. There are occasions, however, when conflicts
purpose of
by the University and where the occupant has a liquor be taken in the best interests of the University, student, arise which require resolution. Such conflicts are normally
license. and employee, keeping in view the government laws and a. dismiss the charges; resolved informally and in good faith between individuals
regulations. and groups through conflict resolution processes.
Disciplinary Action b. affirm the recommended sanctions; and To this end, Abu Dhabi University encourages informal
Violation of the above University policy will be subject to Disciplinary Committee c. uphold or impose a lesser sanction than was meetings between a grievant(s) and the respondent(s).
campus disciplinary review and action, as follows: recommended. Abu Dhabi University also encourages the involvement of
Depending on each case’s severity, the Student Conduct third parties; such as Student Council, Student Support
Officer evaluates the findings of the code of conduct

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