4.1 The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ comprises a community of Students, faculty and staff who are dedicated to furthering learning, intellectual inquiry and personal and professional development. Our community is one of education, work and living. Membership in this community implies all members act with personal integrity and in harmony with the educational goals of the institution.
4.2 The Non-Academic Misconduct Policy exists to promote the safety and security of all members of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community. The University views the non-academic misconduct process as a learning experience which results in personal understanding of one’s responsibilities and rights within the University environment. To this end, the Student conduct process attempts to balance an understanding and knowledge of Students and their needs and rights with the expectations of the University and larger community. All members of the University community share responsibility for ensuring a safe and secure environment and the University will take reasonable steps to ensure that all members of the community are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
4.3 In consultation with faculty, staff and Student representatives, the University has developed the following Non-Academic Misconduct Policy to ensure the safety and security of the educational, living and work environment of Students and all members of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community. Any actions taken by Students to directly or indirectly jeopardize the orderly functioning of the institution will be handled through the policy articulated below.