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PREAMBLE

In spring 2004, in an extensive, campus-wide process, The University of Tulsa Student Association developed and adopted a statement of student commitment and a corresponding pledge to express our commitment to the university and its mission.  These statements were accepted by Board of Trustees.  It reads: 

Student Commitment

We, the students of The University of Tulsa, support the university’s virtues of wisdom, faith and service by affirming that:
We strive for excellence in the pursuit of wisdom by encouraging free and open inquiry which is fundamental to the pursuit of knowledge,
preserving our academic integrity by maintaining the highest ethical standards in our studies,
and valuing the relationships with our professors who provide a rich learning environment.

We acknowledge the university’s foundation on a faith in God and respect the faith traditions of all individuals.

We seek opportunities for service to benefit the university and the Tulsa community as an
expression of appreciation toward those who facilitate and support our education and student community.

In all we do, we seek to strengthen our community by promising to stand against behaviors and actions that breach this pledge
and demean others in the campus community – students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 
Through our contributions we will endeavor to leave The University of Tulsa a better community than when we entered it.

Student Pledge

As a student of The University of Tulsa, I pledge to strive for excellence in the pursuit of wisdom,
to acknowledge the university’s foundation on a faith in God while respecting the faith traditions of all individuals,
and to be of service to others in accordance with the ideals set forth in the Student Commitment.

 The University of Tulsa Statement on Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities

The Student Association and the Faculty Senate will review the Statement on Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities during the fall semester. If you have suggestions regarding revisions to the Statement, submit them to the president of one of these groups or to the Office of Student Affairs. 

The University of Tulsa exists to promote the academic and social development of its students, the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and a sense of responsibility toward self and society. A deep respect for the fundamental rights of expression, assembly and petition is indispensable to the attainment of these goals. Academic freedom, based upon the freedom of the professor to teach and the freedom of the student to learn, is paramount to the purpose of the University.

Students at The University of Tulsa have varied educational goals and objectives but, as members of the academic community, they share a common important responsibility. That responsibility is to develop an inquisitive attitude toward the social, political, economic, moral, scientific, technological and aesthetic issues of the day; to achieve an understanding of these issues from all points of view and to participate in the humane solution to the problems that arise from them.

It is believed that these ideals can be best pursued and accomplished in an environment where individual and group deportment are tempered with a mutual respect for the rights of all people in the academic community.

1. THE FREEDOM OF ACADEMIC INQUIRY

1. Freedom of Expression
   Students should be free to question or take reasoned exception, either written or oral, to the interpretation and/or application of data, and matters of opinion in any course of study.  However, students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study as required by the professor.
    

2. Freedom of Attendance
   Attendance policies developed by Colleges, departments, or individual faculty members take precedence over contrary statements below.  Students are encouraged to read course syllabi carefully and discuss attendance requirements with their professors.   Students should be free to attend class or not to attend class in those classes where fair academic evaluation does not necessitate direct student participation.  Class attendance should not be required for the sake of attendance itself.  However, if the students voluntarily choose not to attend, they should not expect the professor to repeat for their benefit any information already presented in class.  In those cases where the accreditation of a School or College requires a regular attendance policy, the requirement of the accrediting agency shall take precedence.
    

3. Access to Professor
   Students should have the opportunity to confer with the professor outside the classroom.  Professors should allot a reasonable proportion of their time for appointments with students to an extent consistent with class size and nature of the course.
    

4. Confidentiality
   Students and professors have the ethical obligation to consider as confidential that information concerning views, academic achievement, beliefs, political association, and personal information acquired during their association.
    

5. Academic Evaluation
   Students have the right to fair academic evaluation.  At the beginning of each course, the professor should inform students of the standard by which they will be evaluated.  Any serious deviation from this standard  should be implemented only if no student is penalized by the change.  Results of achievement measurement should be made available to the student in a reasonable period of time.  Students are responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled.
    

6. Evaluation of Faculty
   In an attempt to assist the University in the pursuit of academic excellence, students should have the opportunity to evaluate the faculty, courses, curriculum, and policies of the University community.
    

7. Acquisition of Personnel
   Students should have a means of voicing their opinions regarding appointment of faculty and administrative personnel.  These opinions should be given fair and serious consideration in the decision-making process.  In such cases where advisory committees are formed for acquisition of faculty and administrative personnel, students should have voting representation on such committees.
    

8. Facilities
   Students should have access to facilities of learning where physical conditions such as lighting, seating, temperature control, noise limitations, and electrical facilities are conducive to learning and are adequate to prevent distraction from the learning process.
    

9. Records and Class Procedures
   Students should be allowed to take notes and, with the permission of the instructor, make electronic and photographic records of class proceedings, as long as they do not disturb the class.  These records may be reproduced and disseminated only with the permission of the instructor. 
    

10. Retention of Original Work
    Students and professors have an ethical obligation to respect the sanctity of original ideas as original work.  They also have an obligation to recognize that benefits from such original work belong to the originator unless they are voluntarily relinquished.

II.  FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
The rights of free inquiry  and free expression, both public and private, are essential to the learning process and must be protected by the responsible and mutually supporting efforts of all segments of the University community.  These rights shall not be infringed upon.  It is the responsibility of students and student groups to make clear that they speak only for themselves when they are supporting causes, participating in public expressions, and conducting demonstrations.

1. Guest Speakers
   Officially recognized student organizations may invite speakers of their own choosing to campus.  Sponsorship of guest speakers does not necessarily imply approval or endorsement of the views they express, either by the sponsoring group or the University.
    

2. Peaceful Protest and Assembly
   The University, groups, organizations, or individuals shall not infringe upon the right of peaceful assembly and protest, and the freedom to petition.  Peaceful assembly shall not interfere with normal passage of other students and members of the academic community or the continuity of the educational process.
    

3. Dissemination of Printed Materials
   Leaflets and printed materials may be distributed at gatherings, in common areas, and also in classrooms with the permission of the instructor.  Other materials may be posted in designated areas.  (Students should check with the deans' offices, resident hall directors, etc. for designated areas.)
    

4. Employment Interviews
   The University, in recognition of the desire of students to seek employment, provides an employment interview service.  Students shall be given equal opportunity to interview with any employer. 
    

5. Student Communication Media
   An integral part of the freedom of expression is contained in the freedom of student publications and communications media to discuss, examine, and intellectually explore information and ideas emanating from within as well as from outside the University community.  The student editors and student directors of student communications media shall possess editorial rights and responsibilities and should be guided by principles of responsible journalism.  Student originated codes shall protect student editors and student directors from harassment or removal from office and from prior censorship of material.  Whenever editorial opinion is expressed, it  should be so stated, and the source identified.  Where federal broadcast regulations require faculty advisors, they shall be protected from harassment, removal from office, or loss of position due to the conduct of students involved. 

III.  FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
Students, having a variety of interests and motivations, shall be free to organize and to join campus associations and groups to promote their common interests.  Although the nature of groups based upon common interest does limit participation, no student otherwise eligible shall be excluded from membership in a campus organization on the basis of personal status or group characteristics including, but not limited to, the classes protected under federal and state law in its programs, services, aids, or benefits.

1. Organizations
   The recognition, continued approval, and discipline that may be necessary for the governing and regulation of the Student Association as well as other student organizations shall rest with a regulatory body of the Student Association.  While organizations periodically may be required to submit a constitution, and a list of current officers, membership lists may not be required as a condition of recognition.  If a student organization has an off-campus affiliation, this should not disqualify the organization from recognition.  Only those members in the University community will be eligible to make policy in student organizations.  Each organization shall retain the freedom to choose its advisor, but the inability to secure an advisor shall not be the basis for non-recognition by the regulatory body.  An advisor shall not control the policy of an organization or direct its activities. 
    

2. Use of University Name
   Individuals or organizations may use the University name only to identify their affiliation with the University.  University approval or disapproval of any action or policy of an organization may not be stated or implied by that organization without expressed or written authorization. 
    

3. Use of University Facilities
   The provision of the University facilities used by campus, public, or other private groups shall in no way interfere with academic activities of the University.  The appropriate administrative office responsible for coordinating the assignment of facilities is entitled to impose reasonable regulations upon the use of these facilities, including timeliness of request, the appropriateness of the facility, and the maintenance and care of the facility.  In scheduling these facilities, priority should be given to groups and individuals within the student community.  Those regulations shall not be used for purposes of censorship.
    

4. Use of Allocation of Funds
   Student organizations should exercise autonomy in maintaining their financial affairs.  If University funds are allocated to a student organization or if an organization utilizes the University Business Office, University standards of financial accountability will be prerequisite to the continued allocation of such funds or use of such services.  The procedures shall not be used to influence the policy of any organization.

IV.  THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY
The right to freely exchange ideas and opinions, which is fundamental to the educational process, must be supported by the rights of individuals to the privacy of their beliefs.  Students are responsible for their social morality, within the limits of civil legality.  Individuals' political beliefs and activities are private and beyond the control of the University.  Matters of political and moral behavior on the part of any student shall not be the subjects of recorded information. 

1. In Residences on University Property
   The right of privacy of University students living in University residence halls shall be as provided by law.
    

2. Confidentiality of Records
   Respect must be accorded the confidential relationship between the University and its students by reserving the privacy of all records of each student.  This relationship presupposes that records will be kept only on matters relevant to the educational process and that even those minimal records will not be disclosed except with the student's consent or in carefully circumscribed instances based upon clearly defined policy.  The student's records, their supporting documents, and other files are confidential.  They are to be maintained only by University staff. 
    

3. Maintenance of Separate Files
   Separate files should be maintained as follows:
   1.  Academic records, supporting records and documents, and general education records
   2.  Student personnel records
   3.  Records of disciplinary proceedings
   4.  Financial records
   5.  Medical and psychological records
   
   Students may reserve the right to determine what honors, awards and organizational membership information are to become a part of their student personnel record.
    

4. Accessibility of Records for Faculty Advisement
   Members of the faculty may have access to records and files necessary for academic advisement.  Normally, records relating to financial, medical, psychological, and disciplinary matters will not be available for such purposes. 
    

5. Retention of Records
   Records shall not be preserved beyond graduation or other final departure of any student except as follows:
   1.  The academic records, which include academic probation and dismissals may be retained indefinitely.
   2.  Financial records may be retained so long as any obligation exists.
   3.  Disciplinary records should not be retained beyond graduation, termination of affiliation with the University, or after a certain agreed upon time, such as a period of probation.
   4.  Medical or psychological records shall not be retained more than five years after graduation or other final departure from the University.

V.  OFF-CAMPUS FREEDOM
Students occupy the dual role of members of the civil community as well as members of the academic community.  Therefore, students shall enjoy the freedoms and obligations of any other citizen, while at the same time being subject to the freedoms and obligations of the University community.  Where the professional nature of a college requires jurisdiction to be exercised over students' off-campus behavior in accordance with established professional standards, such jurisdiction may be exercised in accordance with such standards.

In cases where students are accused of violating civil law, University officials should be prepared to inform students of sources of legal counsel and may offer other assistance.  Students who violate institutional regulations, without intent, as the direct result of off-campus activities, should not be penalized unduly and should be subject only to the penalty normally imposed for the violation of the specific regulation.

VI.  STUDENT SELF-GOVERNMENT
The student body shall have the right of self-government.  The right shall include the use of allocated funds and the passage of student resolutions, in addition to that usually implied by self-government.

VII.  THE RIGHT OF STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNMENT AND THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
As constituents within the University community, students shall possess the freedom and the channels for expressing their opinions on matters of University policy.  The faculty and administration must bear final responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of degree requirements, course grades, and general academic standards. 

1. Representation on University Committees
   In all cases where it is capable of being effected, students shall have adequate representation on University committees.
    

2. Participation in Housing Regulations
   In the matter of student residences, specifically residence halls, fraternities, and sororities, students shall have the right to develop governing rules in conjunction with others directly concerned provided that such rules shall not conflict with any University-wide regulation or policy then in force or thereafter adopted.
    

3. Autonomy in Student Conduct Process
   Students shall have the right to participate in the conduct proceedings and the imposition of sanctions pertaining to student violations based upon codes of conduct.
    

4. Access to Statements of University Policy
   The University administration shall be responsible for providing statements of policy and general information, which affects the activities and well-being of students. 

VIII.  STANDARDS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING

1. Expected Conduct
   The University has a continuing obligation to make clear the standards of behavior that it believes students must accept in order for the institution to carry out its education purposes.  In addition to these statements of expectation, the University shall also clearly describe the means whereby a student shall have recourse in disciplinary proceedings. 
    

2. The Right of Notice
   Students who are accused of violating prescribed codes of conduct shall be informed of the complaint against them, student rights and responsibilities, and University Student Conduct Board procedures.  They shall also be advised that they need not provide a statement until they have had opportunity to speak to counsel.           
    

3. Complaint Information
   
   1.  Individuals filing or named in a complaint may receive a copy of the complaint upon request to the Dean or Associate Dean of Students in the Office of Student Affairs.
   2.  Per Family Education and Rights to Privacy regulations, complainants of a crime of violence may receive notification of the results of the disciplinary proceeding.
   
   See regulations for further information.

The current student Code of Conduct Policy remains in effect until a revised policy has been approved.  In addition to checking with the Office of Student Affairs for any revisions to this policy (or others published in this Handbook), please be aware that all higher education institutions are subject to revisions in federal law and regulations. These and other changes may take effect after the printing of this Handbook. TU must and will act in compliance with federal requirements as they become effective, even if not always in conformity with the University's own statements, policies and codes as adopted and published.

       The term "University" means The University of Tulsa.
       The term “students” includes all persons enrolled in ANY course or programs offered by the University whether for credit or not beginning with the first day of classes or the start of the program of any term for which the student
       has enrolled or the first day of the orientation program for that term—whichever is earlier—and whether or not the student attends the orientation program or the first day of classes or the program through the actual awarding
       of a degree or  completion of the program, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment (and even if
       their conduct is not discovered until after a degree is awarded.)  Persons who are not enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University are considered students as are persons living in
       University housing facilities although not enrolled in the University.
       The term “faculty member” means any person hired by the University to conduct classroom or teaching activities who is otherwise considered by the University to be a member of its faculty,
       The term “member of the University community” includes any person who is a student, faculty member, University official or any other person employed by the University.  A person’s status in a particular situation shall be
       determined by the Student Conduct Administrator.
       The term “University premises” includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, used, or controlled by the University (including adjacent streets and sidewalks.)
       The term “organization” means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for University recognition/registration. 
       The “Student Conduct Board” means any person or persons authorized by the Dean of Students to determine whether a student has violated the Student Conduct Code and has been deemed responsible to recommend
       sanctions that may be imposed when rule violations has been committed.
       The term “Student Conduct Administrator” means a University official authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Dean of Students to review allegations and impose sanctions upon any student(s) found to have violated the
        Student Code.  The Dean of Students may authorize a Student Conduct Administrator to serve simultaneously as a sole Student Conduct Administrator or one of the members of the Student Conduct Board.  The Dean of
        Students may authorize the same Student Conduct Administrator to impose sanctions in all cases.
        The Dean of Students is that person designated by the University President to be responsible for the administration of the Student Code.  
        The term “policy” means the written regulations of the University as found in, but not limited to, the Student Handbook, The Policies & Procedures Handbook for School of Nursing, Sports Medicine Handbook, Student-Athlete
        Handbook, Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins, College of Law Handbook containing the Policies and Regulations and Law School Student Code of Conduct, The Guide to Living on Campus, Office of Research and
        Sponsored Programs: Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, or ACAC Facilities booklet also may apply to you.
        The term “Complainant” means any person who submits a charge alleging that a student violated this Student Conduct Code.  When a student believes that s/he has been a victim of another student’s misconduct, the
        student
       who believes s/he has been a victim will have the same rights under this Student Conduct Code as are provided to the Complainant, even if another member of the University community submitted the complaint itself. 
       The term “accused student” means any student accused of violating the Student Code.   
       The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment.  It also includes the
       unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. 
       The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instruction in writing papers, preparing
       reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff (4) engaging in any behavior
       specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus or class discussion.                
        The term “shall” is used in the imperative sense.
        The term “may” is used in the permissive sense. 

1. A professional practice assignment,
    

2. Academic course requirements, such as internships, field trips, or student teaching;
    

3. Any activity supporting pursuit of a degree, such as research as another institution or study abroad;
    

4. Any activity sponsored, conducted, or authorized by the University or by registered student organizations;
    

5. Any activity that causes substantial destruction of property belonging to the University or members of the University community or causes serious harm to the health or safety of members of the University community;
    

6. Any activity in which a police report has been filed, a summons or indictment has been issued, or an arrest has occurred for a crime of violence; or
    

7. Conduct which adversely affects the educational mission of the University or its relationship with the surrounding community as determined by the Dean of Students in his/her sole discretion.

The University of Tulsa holds high expectations for student conduct. The pursuits of each student and the high ideals of the University will be served best when students interact with one another and the University in an atmosphere of mutual respect, dignity, trust, and honor. Specifically, it is incumbent upon each University of Tulsa student to:

• Respect order, fairness, morality, and the rights of others.

• Obey the laws of the land and the regulations, rules, and policies of the University.

• Conduct his or her activities  with high regard for the ideals of higher education, which include personal honor, academic honesty, and intellectual freedom

Failure to fulfill these expectations will be sufficient cause for the University to initiate disciplinary proceedings.

 Examples of violations of the General Standard of Conduct may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty

• Physical abuse or assault upon another

• Threatening the safety of self or others

• Damage to the property of another or the University

• Theft of property or other things of value

• Intentional misrepresentation of facts or information on University documents or given to University personnel

• Misuse of University equipment, funds, identification/debit cards

• Using TU computer resources to illegally download copyrighted material (see Ethics Code and Policy for Computer use)

• Defacing University property, including library materials

• Violations of the alcohol or drug policies

• The use of threatening or obscene language toward another

• Sexual assault

• Activities that violate University policies of nondiscrimination in regard to race, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, age, gender, handicap, or status as a veteran

• Harassment as defined by the University's Harassment Policy

 Prohibited Conduct

 Any student found to have engaged in the following conduct will be subject to disciplinary action or involuntary withdrawal (See policy on Involuntary Withdrawal) by the University. 

1. Academic misconduct
   Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process.  Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
   a.  Violation of course rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information provided to the student; violation of program regulations as established by departmental committees and made available to students;
   b.  Knowingly providing or receiving information during examinations such as course examinations and candidacy examinations; or the possession and/or use of unauthorized materials during those examinations;
   c.  Knowingly providing or using assistance in the laboratory, on field work or on a course assignment unless such assistance has specifically been authorized;
   d.  Submitting plagiarized work for an academic requirement.  Plagiarism is the representation of another's work or ideas as one's own; it includes the unacknowledged word-for-word use and/or paraphrasing of another person's work, and/or the inappropriate unacknowledged use of another person's ideas;
   e.  Submitting substantially the same work to satisfy requirements for one course that has been submitted in satisfaction of requirements for another course, without permission of the instructor of the course for which the work is being submitted;
   f.  Falsification, fabrication, or dishonesty in reporting laboratory and/or research results;
   g.  Serving as, or enlisting the assistance of a substitute for a student in the taking of examinations;
   h.  Alteration of grades or marks by the student in an effort to change the earned grade or credit;
   i.  Alteration of academically-related University forms or records, or unauthorized use of those forms; and
   j.  Engaging in activities that unfairly place other students at a disadvantage, such as taking, hiding, or altering resource material, or manipulating a grading system. 
    

2. Endangering health or safety
   Taking or threatening action that threatens or endangers the safety, physical or mental health, or life of any person, whether intentionally or as a result of recklessness or gross negligence.
    

3. Sexual misconduct
   Physical contact or other non-physical conduct of a sexual nature in the absence of clear, knowing and voluntary consent.  For the purposes of this rule, consent shall be defined as the act of knowingly and voluntarily agreeing verbally or non-verbally to engage in sexual activity.  An individual cannot consent who is obviously incapacitated by any drug or intoxicant; or who has been purposely compelled by force, threat of force, or deception; or who is unaware that the acts is being committed; or whose ability consent or resist is obviously impaired because of a mental or physical condition; or who is coerced by supervisory or disciplinary authority. 
    

4. Destruction of property
   Actual or threatened damage to or destruction of University property or property of others, whether done intentionally or with reckless disregard.
    

5. Dangerous weapons or devices
   Use, storage, or possession of dangerous weapons or devices including, but not limited to, firearms and fireworks unless authorized by an appropriate University official or permitted by a University policy. 
    

6. Dishonest conduct
   Dishonest conduct, including, but not limited to, knowingly reporting a false emergency, knowingly making false accusation of misconduct; misuse or falsification of University documents by actions such as forgery, alteration, or improper transfer, submission to a University official of information known by the submitter to be false. 
    

7. Theft/unauthorized use of property
   Theft or attempted theft, or the unauthorized use or possession of University property or services, or the property of others.
    

8. Failure to comply with University or civil authority
   Failure to comply with legitimate directives of authorized University officials, law enforcement or emergency personnel, identified as such, in the performance of their duties, including failure to identify oneself when so requested; or violation of the terms of a disciplinary sanction.
    

9. Drugs
   Use, production, distribution, sale, or possession of drugs in a manner prohibited under law.
    

10. Alcohol
    Use, production, distribution, sales, or possession of alcohol in a manner prohibited under law or applicable University policy.
     

11. Unauthorized presence
    Unauthorized presence to or presence in or on University premises.
     

12. Care
    Inability to care for daily physical needs without assistance and has failed to secure such assistance.
     

13. Disorderly or disruptive conduct
    Disorderly or disruptive conduct that unreasonably interferes with University activities or with the legitimate activities of any member of the University community.
     

14. Hazing
    Doing, requiring, or encouraging any act, whether or not the act is voluntarily agreed upon, in conjunction with initiation or continued membership or participating in any group, that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm or humiliation.  Such acts may include, but are not limited to, use of alcohol, creation of excessive fatigue, paddling, punching, or kicking in any form.
     

15. University Student Conduct system abuse
    Abuse of any University student conduct system, including, but not limited to:
    a.  Failure to obey the notice of a student conduct body or University official;
    b.  Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a student conduct body;
    c.  Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a student conduct proceeding;
    d.  Institution of a conduct proceeding knowingly without cause;
    e.  Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in or use of a University student conduct system;
    f.  Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the University Student Conduct Board prior to, and/or during the course of a conduct proceeding;
    g.  Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of the University Student Conduct Board prior to during, and/or after a conduct proceeding;
    h.  Failure to comply with one or more sanctions imposed under the code of student conduct; and
    i.  Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the University Student Conduct system. 
     

16. Violation of University rules
    Violation of other published University regulations, policies, or rules or violations of federal, state, or local law.  These University regulations, policies, or rules include, but are not limited to, those which prohibit the misuse of computing resources, harassment, rules for student groups or organizations, and residence hall rules and regulations. 
     

17. Riotous Behavior
    a.  Participation in a disturbance with the purpose to commit or incite any action that presents a clear and present danger to others, causes physical harm to others, or damages property. 
    b.  Proscribed behavior in the context of a riot includes, but is not limited to:
        i.  Knowingly engaging in conduct designed to incite another to engage in riotous behavior; and  
        ii.  Actual or threatened damage to or destruction of University property or property of others, whether done intentionally or with reckless disregard; and
        iii.  Failing to comply with a directive to disperse by University officials, law enforcement, or emergency personnel; and
        iv.  Intimidating, impeding, hindering, or obstructing a University official, law enforcement, or emergency personnel in the performance of their duties.
    c.  This rule shall not be interpreted as proscribing peaceful demonstrations, peaceful picketing, a call for a boycott, or other forms of peaceful dissent.
     

University Student Conduct Board and University Conduct Administrators

Upon the occasion of suspected student or student organization violation of the General Standard of Conduct or the above-listed rules, regulations, or policies, students and the University shall have the right to invoke conduct proceedings.  Some of the policies carry their own procedures.  Where these procedures are not specifically provided for, the University will proceed using the provisions of the University Student Conduct Board.  Conduct subject to academic standards under the policies of a specific program (i.e. law, nursing) may also be subject to review under disciplinary procedures.

These procedures also apply when a matter is being decided by a single student Conduct Administrator.

 Articles and Procedures

Article I: Composition and Jurisdiction

A.       Section 1: Composition
The University Student Conduct Board (USCB) of The University of Tulsa (the University) shall be composed of the Dean of Students as a permanent member and of an additional 10 members appointed for terms of one year as follows:

1.       Two administrators appointed by the President of the University

2.       Four faculty members appointed by the President of the Faculty Senate

3.       Four students appointed by the President of the Student Association with the approval of the Student Senate.  Individuals appointed under this Section may be re-appointed to serve more than one term.

B.       Section 2: Jurisdiction
The USCB shall have original jurisdiction to hear complaints respecting student offenses, according to the procedures specified in Article II below.  The USCB shall have appellate jurisdiction regarding the conduct procedures of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), residence hall disciplinary proceedings, or similar student body, by the Dean of Students, or by the Dean’s appointed representative.

1.       For purposes of these Articles, an offense is any act or omission that violates University policies and regulations as stated in the Bulletin, handbooks, the Statement of Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities, or any other official University document or publication.  It shall also be regarded as an offense if a student violates federal, state, or local laws as they might pertain to the student’s relationship to the University. 

2.     The original jurisdiction of the USCB shall not supersede the original jurisdiction of the IFC, the residence hall disciplinary proceeding procedures, or similar student body.

3.       The original jurisdiction of the USCB shall not deprive the President or Dean of Students of the right to proceed summarily in cases of serious consequence, as may be required by the best interests of the University. 

4.       The Dean of Students shall have discretion to require that complaints of a sufficiently serious nature be heard originally by the USCB.

5.       Written copies or summaries of all proceedings appealed to the USCB shall be filed with the Dean of Students at least three (3) working days prior to any appellate proceedings on such complaints.

6.       The USCB serves as the final level of appeal for student complaints.

 Article II:  Procedure

A.       Section 1: Complaints
Students, the Dean of Students, or other appropriate staff members who believe an offense, as defined in Article 1, Section 2 (a) above, has been committed shall issue a complaint by completing the appropriate form in the Office of Student Affairs. 

B.       Section 2: Review of Complaints
Upon receipt of a complaint, the Dean of Students shall review the complaint and may review any other materials or make inquiry of any person whom he/she believes may have information that bears on the merits of the complaint.  If the Dean finds that there is good reason to proceed, he/she shall initiate a disciplinary proceeding.  If the Dean finds that there is no good reason to proceed, then no further action by the USCB shall be taken on the account of the complaint.   

C.      Section 3: Conduct Panels; Proceeding Options
An accused student, based upon a complaint approved by the Dean of Students, has the right to proceedings by a conduct panel of the USCB.
The Student Conduct Administrator may conduct an investigation to determine if the complaints have merit and/or if they can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to the Student Conduct Administrator.  Such disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings.  If the complaints are not admitted to and/or cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the Student Conduct Administrator may later serve in the same matter as the Student Conduct Board or a member thereof.  If the student admits violating institutional rules, but sanctions are not agreed to, subsequent process, including a hearing if necessary, shall be limited to determining the appropriate sanction(s). 

1.       Conduct panels of the USCB shall be composed of one administrator, two faculty members and two students selected by the Dean of Students from the member roster of the USCB.  The Dean shall designate the administrator or a faculty member to serve as chairperson.

2.       If the Dean of Students, in his/her sole discretion, determines that the case is appropriate for such treatment, he/she may offer the accused student the option of having the complaint reviewed by the conduct panel (Option 1) or by the Dean of Students or other Conduct Administrator (Option 2).  Under Proceedings Option 2, the complaining student and the accused student may choose to have the Dean of Students mediate a solution to the problem.  Upon signing the mediation agreement, the involved students agree to accept the decision of the Dean as final with no appeal.   

D.      Section 4:  Procedures

1.       The conduct panel or the Dean of Students or other Conduct Administrator may call and examine witnesses and examine whatever information is considered relevant to the issues.

2.       The panel or Dean may make a verbatim tape recorded or stenographic record of the proceedings.

3.       Information regarding a prior complaint against the accused student that did not result in a finding of responsibility shall not be admissible at the proceedings. 

4.       A finding of no responsibility or partially/fully responsible shall be based on the information presented at the proceeding.

5.       The University of Tulsa may designate legal counsel to advise the panel or the Dean as to their conduct of the proceedings against the accused student. 

6.       The conduct panel (under Option 1) or the Dean of Students or other Conduct Administrator (under Option 2) shall determine whether the student is not responsible or partially/fully responsible for an offense, and if so, shall determine the sanction to be imposed or recommended.

7.       In all cases, a student accused of one or more violations of the student code has the right to a hearing.  However, in a case where an accused student admits such violations in writing, the student may request in writing to have a decision as to appropriate action made administratively by a hearing officer rather than have the complaints referred to a hearing officer, panel or commission for a hearing.  In such situations, the student waives the right to a hearing and the related procedural guarantees provided by a hearing officer, the panel or commission hearing.  Following an administrative decision, the student retains the right to request an appeal of the original decision, but may do so only upon the grounds that the sanction is grossly disproportionate to the offense committed.

8.       Formal rules of process, procedures, and/or technical rules of evidence, such as are applied in criminal or civil court are not used in this Code’s proceedings. 

9.       If an accused student, with notice, does not appear before a Student Conduct Board Hearing, the information in support of the complainant shall be presented and considered even if the accused student is not present.  This includes if the student were to withdraw from the University pending a hearing.  The proceedings would continue.    

E.       Section 5:  Rights of the Accused
In conformity  with The University of Tulsa’s Statement on Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities, no student shall be found partially/fully responsible for an offense without having been afforded each of the following rights, except with respect to those rights specifically and knowingly waived by the student in writing:

1.       Written notice of the specific complaints against the student and a copy of this conduct code, at least five (5) working days prior to the commencement of the proceedings. Notification may be made by letter or through the University e-mail system.

2.       The opportunity at the proceedings to hear all information against the student and to question all witnesses against the accused student.

3.       The opportunity at the proceeding to present relevant information and witnesses on his/her behalf.

4.       The right to remain silent at all points in the disciplinary proceeding provided that the aforementioned right is deemed to have been waived by the student who elects to testify in his/her own behalf.

5.       The right to have a support person from the University community present to advise the student in the proceedings (requires advance notice to the University Student Conduct Board); however the support persons may not speak nor act on the behalf of the student during the proceedings. 

6.       The right not to be proceeded against a second time for the same alleged offense unless there is reason and information to believe that the student sought to destroy or otherwise suppress information.  Such conduct shall constitute a separate offense under these articles.   

F.       Section 6:  Determination of Responsibility
If a majority of the conduct panel (under Option 1) or the Dean of Students or other Conduct Administrator (under Option 2) finds that it is more likely than not that the student is partially/fully responsible for an alleged offense, the panel or the Dean shall impose or recommend whatever sanction is determined appropriate; however, under Option 1, the sanctions of suspension or expulsion from the University shall not be imposed or recommended unless four members of the panel concur that such a sanction is appropriate.  Such recommended suspension or expulsion from the University shall require the approval of the appropriate University Vice President. 

G.      Section 7:  Notice of Findings
At the conclusion of a proceeding, the Chairman of the conduct panel shall report in writing to the Dean of Students the findings of partial or full responsibility or of no responsibility and any recommended sanction.  The Dean of Students shall communicate same to the student. 

H.      Section 8:  Appeal
If a student is found partially or fully responsible by the Dean of Students, IFC, Panhellenic, residence hall disciplinary proceedings, or similar conduct body, the student may appeal the finding of partial or full responsibility or the sanction imposed to the USCB unless the student has previously agreed to accept the original decision without an option for appeal.

1.       Such an appeal must be filed with the Dean of Students by a written notice of the appeal within five (5) working days after the student has been notified of the decision in the original proceeding. 

2.       The notice of appeal shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons why the student believes the original finding was erroneous or the sanction imposed improper.  Except as required to explain the basis of new information, an appeal shall be limited to a review of the verbatim record of the Student Conduct Board hearing and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:

a.       To determine whether the Student Conduct Board hearing was conducted fairly in light of the complaints and information presented, and in conformity with prescribed procedures giving the complaining party a reasonable opportunity to prepare and to present information that the Student Code was violated, and giving the accused student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and to present a response to those allegations.  Deviations from designated procedures will not be a basis for sustaining an appeal unless significant prejudice results.

b.       To determine whether the decision reached regarding the accused student was based on substantial information, that is, whether there were facts in the case that, if believed by the fact finder, were sufficient to establish that a violation of the Student Conduct Code occurred.

c.        To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the Student Conduct Code which the student was found to have committed.

d.       To consider new information, sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant facts not brought out in the original hearing, because such information and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at the time of the original Student Conduct Board hearing. 

3.       Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the Dean of Students shall appoint from the membership of the USCB a Review Panel comprising a faculty member, administrator, and student.

4.       The Review Panel is to determine the merits of the appeal on the basis of the proceeding record or interviews with the proceedings official and may examine additional information and witnesses and hold additional proceedings.  Appeals shall be limited to a review of the investigation, and the initial conclusion may be revised if appropriate; however, no new investigation will be brought about from an appeal.  The Review Panel shall have power, by majority vote, to affirm or overrule the findings, and in the event it affirms, may modify the sanction originally imposed or recommended.

5.       Decisions of the USCB are final. 

I.         Section 9:  Closed Proceedings
All proceedings under these Articles shall be closed to persons not participating in the proceedings.  Deliberations of the panel shall be closed to all except the members of the panel. 

J.        Section 10:  Retention of Records; Release
Unless a record of a sanction imposed in the proceedings becomes and remains a part of the student’s permanent University record, no information about the complaint or the proceedings therein shall, without the consent of all students accused in the complaint, be disclosed to any person except:

1.       As provided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

2.       In response to an order of subpoena of any court or administrative agency having authority to issue such an order of subpoena; in response to any other order with which The University of Tulsa, or any employee of the University in his/her official capacity is bound to comply.

3.       In any conduct, administrative, or other legal proceedings where such information would be relevant and reasonably necessary to defend the interest of The University of Tulsa, or any employee of the University in his/her official capacity. 

Article III.  Sanctions
The USCB or the Dean of Students is empowered to take disciplinary action or to recommend disciplinary action befitting the situation.  The following is an outline of the courses of action available to the USCB, the Dean, and Conduct Administrators, upon recommendation and approval by the Dean of Students, which may be administered separately or in combination in order to achieve the desired sanction. 

A.       Section 1:  Warning, Reprimand, or Admonition
Verbal or written notification to the student that his/her conduct has been unacceptable and requires immediate improvement.  Further incidents of misconduct may result in additional disciplinary measures. 

B.       Section 2:  Restitution
A student may be directed to pay, or in some way compensate for damages resulting from his/her misconduct. 

C.      Section 3:  Punitive Fine
A student may be directed to pay punitive damages resulting from his/her misconduct.  Such a monetary fine would be payable to The University of Tulsa or other appropriate entity. 

D.      Section 4:  Probation
There are three forms of probation: 

1.       Membership Probation—A student’s membership in a particular student organization or intercollegiate sport may be modified if unacceptable conduct recurs.  Recurrence of unacceptable behavior may result in suspension from the organization or team. 

2.       Residence Hall Probation—Imposed when conduct in a residence hall has been unacceptable and bears improvement.  Recurrence of such unacceptable conduct may result in suspension from the residence hall or other disciplinary measures.

3.       Disciplinary Probation—Written notification that conduct has been unacceptable.  The student is normally placed on disciplinary probation for a specific period.  Disciplinary probation also may entail withdrawal of certain privileges.  If the student is involved in misconduct during his/her probationary period, the question of his/her suspension from the University will be raised automatically.  

E.       Section 5:  Withdrawal of Privileges
Certain student privileges can be withdrawn by the appropriate conduct body. 

F.       Section 6:  Interim Suspension
In certain circumstances, the Dean of Students or a designee, or the Resident Hall Conduct Administrator may impose a University or residence hall suspension prior to the Student Conduct Board Hearing before a Student Conduct Board. 

1.       Interim suspension may be imposed only: a) to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the University community or preservation of University property; b) to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being; or c) if the student poses an ongoing threat of disruption of, or interference with, the normal operation of the University.

2.       During the interim suspension, a student shall be denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus (including classes) and/or all other University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible, as the Dean of Students or a designee may determine to be appropriate. 

3.       The interim suspension does not replace the regular process, which shall proceed on the normal schedule, up to and through a Student Conduct Board Hearing, if required.   

G.      Section 7:  Suspension
Suspension of a student from the University indicates that a student’s behavior has been unacceptable to a considerable degree.  Suspension may be invoked immediately following appropriate proceedings or at the end of a particular academic session.  A student usually will be suspended for a specific period.  Following the expiration of this time, the student may petition the suspending body for permission to re-enroll in the University.  Student rights and privileges cease upon Suspension.  Exception may be petitioned to the Dean of Students. 

H.      Section 8:  Revocation of Admission and/or Degree
Admission to or a degree awarded from the University may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of University standards in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation. 

I.         Section 9:  Withholding Degree
The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in the Student Conduct Code, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, it any.   

J.        Section 10:  Dismissal
Dismissal is complete separation from the University.  A student may be dismissed for unusual misconduct or after repeated violation of University regulations.  (Dismissed students usually are not permitted to re-enroll in the University). 

K.       Section11:  Other Disciplinary Actions as May be Deemed Appropriate 

L.       Section 12:  The following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or organizations:

1.       Those sanctions listed above.

2.       Loss of selected rights and privileges for a specified period of time.

3.       Deactivation, loss of all privileges, including University recognition, for a specified period of time. 

Possible Sanctions for violations of the General Standard of Conduct may include, but are not limited, to the following: exclusion from certain extra-curricular, co-curricular, intramural, intercollegiate, or student activities and organizations; verbal and/or written warning; reprimand; admonition; restitution; punitive fine; membership, residence hall or disciplinary probation; withdrawal of privileges; suspension; and/or expulsions/dismissal. 

Involuntary Separation Policy

 Introduction

 The University of Tulsa cares deeply about its students and provides a variety of programs and services on campus to support them.  However, some students exhibit behaviors which call into question their ability to function successfully or safely in their role as a student member of the University community.  In those instances, the University may take action which considers the welfare of the individual student and the University community.  This policy describes: 1) the types of behaviors that the University may need to address; and 2) procedures which may be used. 

 In rare circumstances, Student Welfare Committee may determine that a student must be involuntarily separated from the University.  Those who are involuntarily separated for any reason are not allowed to participate in any University activities, attend classes, reside in or visit on-campus student housing, and may not be on campus except to attend a meeting or hearing related to his/her separation.  

 The procedures for involuntary separation from the University will be used only after reasonable attempts to secure voluntary separation have been exhausted.  A student will be subject to involuntary separation when there is a reasonable possibility the student’s behavior will result in:

1. Harm to himself or herself or others or,
2. Inability to meet his or her responsibilities as a student, or
3. Inability to care for his or her daily physical needs without assistance and the student has failed to secure such assistance. 

In most such cases, these situations can be addressed by the student’s decision to voluntarily withdraw from the University.  However, if the student is unwilling to voluntarily withdraw, Student Welfare Committee may invoke the University’s right to involuntarily separate the student from the University.  The Student Welfare Committee will stipulate conditions which must occur (including assessment and/or treatment conditions) in order for the student to be considered for readmission to the University.  The student must follow the Clearance Procedures listed below in order to be readmitted to the University following an involuntary separation. 

 Other situations that could result in an involuntary separation from the University include the following:

1. A professional evaluation following a Medical Suspension (described below) does not support a student’s readiness to return;
2. A student fails to complete the required assessment during a Medical Suspension. 

 Medical Suspension

 The Student Welfare Committee may invoke a medical suspension upon a student’s medical or psychological hospitalization for his/her behavior, emergency, or during a medical evaluation period.  Students who are medically suspended for any reason are temporarily not allowed to participate in any University activities, attend classes, reside in or visit on-campus housing, and may not be on campus except to attend a meeting or hearing related to his or her case.  This period is designed to allow time for a student to receive the needed medical and/or psychological care and follow the clearance procedures described below in order to return.  Students who receive a medical suspension will be notified in writing and will have the opportunity to appeal the decision by following the appeal procedure below. 

 A medical suspension may be implemented immediately by the Student Welfare Committee if the Committee determines that the student’s behavior falls into any one or more of the categories above.  The Student Welfare Committee may seek the advice and counsel of others in making its determination. 

 The student who is to be involuntarily withdrawn shall be given an opportunity to appear personally before the Student Welfare Committee within two (2) working days following the date of withdrawal to review the following issues only:

1. The reliability of the information concerning the student’s behavior and/or
2. Whether or not the student’s behavior poses a danger of causing imminent physical harm to the student or to others, causing significant property damage, or substantially impeding the lawful activities of others, or 
3. Any of the 3 points noted under the Introduction for Involuntary Separation.

Appeal Procedures

If a student believes that a decision for a medical suspension or an involuntary withdrawal made by the Student Welfare Committee is unreasonable or that the procedures used were unfair, the student may appeal.  The appeal must be made in writing to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services or the Vice President’s designee.  Appeals should clarify what facts the student believes were not considered, or explain what procedures where unreasonable or unfair.  Once notified of the medical suspension or involuntary withdrawal, the student has five (5) University business days to submit his/her appeal.

The Vice President or designee will respond in writing to the student’s appeal within three University business days.  The response will clarify whether the Vice President or designee concludes that all relevant facts were considered and led to fair and reasonable conclusions.  Exceptions to these deadlines may be made at the discretion of the Vice President or designee.  Unless the Vice President or designee determines otherwise, the student will remain withdrawn pending completion of the clearance procedures described below.

Clearance Procedures

A student who has received a medical suspension or involuntary withdrawal or who withdrew voluntarily for a medical or psychological reason may be allowed to return to the University if he or she satisfies the following clearance procedure in consultation with the Dean of Students. 

1. Evaluation:  Before the student can be cleared to return to the residential community and/or the University, the student must have an assessment conducted by a licensed mental health or healthcare professional.  The student may choose the professional, but the University reserves the right to stipulate a specialization or certification (e.g., an eating disorder specialist or a certified addictions specialist). 

2. Communication of evaluation results:  The student must sign a release form permitting the mental health or healthcare professional to disclose the evaluation to the Dean of Students or Student Welfare Committee.  The mental health professional will be asked to provide his or her written recommendations: a) regarding the student’s readiness to resume or remain living in the residential community, or return to the University, and b) about any conditions the University might reasonably place on the student that are in the student’s best interest. 

3. Student interview:  The student must schedule an interview with the Dean of Students or Student Welfare Committee to review the evaluation results and to determine if the student is ready to resume or remain living in the residential community and/or return to the University. 

4. Decision: Based upon the evaluation and interview processes, the Dean of Students or Student Welfare Committee will make a decision about the student’s readiness to resume or remain living in the residential community and/or return to the University.  The decision will also take into account the impact on the community if the student returns, as well as the University resources available to support the student.  The student will receive a written notification of the decision.  Approval to return may include specific conditions and/or requirements for continued enrollment. 

  Revised September 5, 2007
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In addition to the General Standard of Conduct for all University students, students enrolled in the College of Law are also responsible for adhering to the College of Law Honor Code.  For copies of this policy, contact the Law School in John Rogers Hall. 

Authority 

The bylaws of the University Board of Trustees and rules of the University faculty provide that the University president shall have the final responsibility and authority for the discipline of all students of the University.  This responsibility and authority has been delegated by the president to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, whose office is also charged with responsibility for promulgation of rules governing student conduct. 

The deans of colleges and the graduate school, the directors of schools, and chairpersons of departments, respectively are responsible to the president through regular disciplinary channels for the discipline of all students in the activities of their respective colleges, schools, and departments. 

The University of Tulsa code of student conduct is an official publication of the University administration.  All petitions for revision and amendment of this code of student conduct should be submitted through the office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services.  Proposed revisions to the code shall be reviewed, in draft form, by the Office of the President, and Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services.  No revision shall become effective unless approved by the University administration and until printed notice of such revisions is made available to students.

        Student Conduct Complaint Form

    The rules, regulations, and policies contained in this handbook apply to all TU students, full time and part time, including but not limited to undergraduates, graduates, law school students, athletes, residence hall occupants, apartment occupants, members of fraternities and sororities, and commuting students.

    In addition to the rules, regulations, and policies contained in this handbook, other handbooks specific for certain groups of students apply as well. Therefore, the Policies & Procedures Handbook for School of Nursing, Sports Medicine Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins, Law School Policies and Regulations and the Law School Student Code of Conduct Handbook, Residence Living Handbook, Office of Research: Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, or ACAC Facilities booklet also may apply to you.

    This handbook is not a contract. It provides information and reproduces certain significant policies of the University. Policies and interpretation by the administration are subject to change as circumstances warrant. Please check with the appropriate office for updates and current application of any policy.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Tulsa is an equal opportunity employer and institution of higher education. The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of The University of Tulsa, not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the University is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University of Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristics, including, but not limited to, the classes protected under federal and state law. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.

    The University of Tulsa, an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity institution, recognizes the need to increase representation by underrepresented groups. The Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at The University of Tulsa has the responsibility for implementing and monitoring the Affirmative Action Plan of the University and assisting with the application and interpretation of pertinent laws and policy.

    Individuals with complaints or inquiries should contact the Director of Personnel Services at 631-2259 or the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services.

Alcohol Policy

The current policy, printed below, remains in effect until a revised policy has been approved. This policy applies to all events where alcohol will be served on campus, whether by student organizations, faculty, staff, administrative departments, or outside groups.
In addition to checking with the Office of Student Affairs for any revisions to this policy (or others published in this Handbook), please be aware that all higher education institutions are subject to revisions in federal law and regulations.  The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (P.L. 105-244-Sec. 952) permit educational institutions to disclose to parents or legal guardians of a student information regarding the student’s violation of any federal, state or local law or any rule or policy of an institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, if the student is under age 21 and the institution determines the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to such use or possession.

While this policy includes how alcohol must be addressed at University events, there are separate policies and procedures for registering such events.  Information about these can be found as follows:

•  Allen Chapman Activity Center, 631-2251

• Campus Safety and Security, 631-2571

• Office of Student Affairs, 631-2327

 The Dean of Students is responsible for determining if and by what means parents or legal guardians will be notified when students under the age of 21 are found to have committed serious or repeated violations of federal, state, or local law or University policies related to the possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Notification of parents or legal guardians for a violation of federal, state, or local law or institutional policy regarding alcohol or a controlled substance is indicated in any of the following circumstances:

• The violation involved harm or threat of harm to self, other persons, or property
• The violation involved an arrest in which the student was taken into custody
• The violation suggests a pattern of alcohol or controlled substance abuse
• The student who committed the violation required medical intervention or transport as a result of consumption of alcohol or a controlled substance
• The violation resulted in or could result in the student being disciplined by the University including but not limited to: housing contract probation, housing contract cancellation, disciplinary probation, deferred suspension, suspension, or expulsion
   

The University of Tulsa (TU) must and will act in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements as they become effective, even if not always in conformity with the University's own statements, policies, and codes as adopted and published.

Students and other users of the facility are hereby notified that the regulations of the Allen Chapman Activity Center (ACAC) that specify where beer may be purchased and consumed in ACAC are consistent with this policy.  Beer purchased in the Hurricane Hut Sports Bar may be consumed only in the Hut and the adjoining patio. Organizations that want beer available in the Great Hall must apply to the Dean of Students to register the event, arrange for beer to be sold in the Great Hall, and provide monitors to ensure that alcohol regulations are followed.

I.         PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT

TU is an educational and social community wherein its students and their guests interact in a wide variety of activities. It is acknowledged that at some of these activities the consumption of alcoholic beverages may occur. So that these activities can be reasonably governed, and in order to promote responsible conduct with respect to alcohol consumption, this policy is established to conform with state and federal laws and in keeping with the mission of TU.

The University deplores the abuse of alcohol, intoxication, and unacceptable conduct that may result from such.  A University-wide commitment to alcohol education prevails. Further, members of the University community are assured that the absence of alcohol from social events is an acceptable practice.

 II.