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4.5 The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ expects Students to maintain standards of personal integrity that are in harmony with the educational goals of the institution and to assume responsibility for their actions; to observe the law and University regulations; and to respect the rights, privileges, and property of others.

4.6 Non-academic misconduct includes the actions set out in Minor Violations and Major Violations, any of which constitutes a violation under this Policy and which are therefore subject to the sanctions outlined.

4.7 Student Hosts are responsible for the actions of their Guests while on University premises and will be dealt with under this policy for the misconduct of their Guests.

4.8 Depending on the specifics of the situation and upon review of the facts, a minor violation may be moved to a major violation.

4.9 Minor violations are unacceptable actions by a ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Student or Student group that include, but are not limited to:

a) excessive noise

b) engaging in communication toward an individual or group which may be considered harassing or offensive (including online communication)

c) engaging in disruptive behaviour. Disruptive behaviour is that which disrupts or invades the rights of others

d) damage or destruction of property (under $500.00)

e) misuse of library or computer resources

f) any unauthorized entry or presence in a University building or on University grounds

g) abusing or hindering the non-academic misconduct process

h) failure to complete a sanction for a violation of the Policy

4.10 Major Violations are actions by a ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Student or Student group which endanger the safety and/or security of another individual or the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community, or that contravene municipal, provincial or federal law. Major violations include, but are not limited to:

a) contravening the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Act and/or the University Alcohol Policy

b) possessing, using, exchanging, manufacturing or selling illegal drugs

c) possessing, storing, using or misusing any firearm, weapon, hazardous material or explosive substance

d) damage or destruction of property (over $500.00)

e) failure to comply with the direction of a Campus Security Officer or University official in the legitimate pursuit of his/her duties

f) hazing

g) sexual assault or sexual misconduct

h) fraud, including misuse of Student ID card or furnishing false information

i) vandalism, tampering, defacing or damaging property that is not one’s own

j) stealing or possessing property that is not one’s own without permission of the owner

k) engaging in disruptive behaviour that involves substantial disorder and/or disruption to the operation of the University

l) engaging in physical actions which may be considered to endanger the safety of, be considered intimidating by, and/or be considered physically abusive by the victim

m) engaging in intimidating, threatening and/or offensive verbal or non-verbal behaviour or communication toward an individual or group

n) tampering with fire and/or emergency equipment

o) setting unauthorized fire(s)

p) unauthorized use of University facilities and/or equipment

q) trespassing or attempting to fraudulently gain entry on University property

r) publicly displaying and/or making pornographic material available anywhere on the University campus

s) failing to follow prescribed risk management procedures