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

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