STUDENT LIFE Student Constructors and Cost Engineers Student Contractors and Builders Association Student Dietetic Association Student National Medical Association Student Physical Therapy Association Student Planning Association Students for the Advancement of Gerontological Education Students of Occupational Therapy Association Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Tau Beta Sigma, Music University Chemistry Society University Choir Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Computer Science Xi Sigma Pi, Forestry Zoological and Wildlife Medicine Club In addition to the above mentioned professional and honorary fraternities there are over 150 additional organizations ranging from service to political to rel- igious groups. There are also a number of intramural organizations. ACADEMIC HONESTY The University of Florida expects students to be honest in all of their University classwork. Therefore, students are required to commit themselves to academic honesty by signing the following statement as part of the admissions process. "I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all of their academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic hones- ty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the University." This statement serves to remind students of the obligations they assume as students at the University of Florida. Matters of violations of academic honesty are adjudicated by the Student Honor Court. ACADEMIC HONESTY GUIDELINES CHEATING: The giving or taking of any informa- tion or material of academic work considered in the determination of a course grade. Taking of information includes, but is not limited to, copying graded home- work assignments from another student; working to-' gether with another individuals) on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the teach- er, looking or attempting to look at another student's paper during an examination; looking or attempting to look at text or notes during an examination when not permitted. Tendering of information includes, but is not limited to, giving your work to another student to be used or copied; giving someone answers to exam ques- tions either when the exam is being given or after having taken an exam; informing another person of questions that appear or have appeared on an exam in the same academic term; giving or selling a term paper or other written materials to another student. PLAGIARISM: When an individual attempts to pass off the work of another as the product of his or her own- thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student. Plagarism includes, but is not limited to, copying home- work answers from your text to hand in for grade; quoting text or other written materials without citation thereto on an exam; term paper, homework, or other written materials submitted to a teacher when requested by the teacher to present your own work; handing in a paper as your own work which was purchased from a term paper service; retyping a friend's paper and handing it in as your own work; taking a paper from fraternity/ sorority files and handing it in as your own work. BRIBERY: The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value to influence a grade. Bribery includes, but is not limited to, offering, giving, receiv- ing, or soliciting money or any item or service to a teacher or any other person so as to gain academic advantage for yourself or another. CONSPIRACY: Planning with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, giving your term, paper to another student whom you know will plagiarize it. MISREPRESENTATION: Having another student do your computer program and handing it in as your work; lying to a teacher to increase your grade; or any other act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher as to the authorship of oral or written materials submitted or presented to a teacher which would affect your grade. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE I. Introduction: Students enjoy the rights and privi- leges that accrue to membership in a university com- munity and are subject to the responsibilities which accompany that membership. In order to have a system of effective campus governance, it is incumbent upon all members of the campus community to notify appro- priate officials of any violations of regulations and to assist in their enforcement. All conduct regulations of the University are printed and made available to all students and are applicable upon publication in the Independent Florida Alligator, the University Catalog, the UF Student Guide, or other reasonable means of notification. II. Authority: The President is charged with the respon- sibility for establishing and enforcing regulations governing student life. Regulations are designed to enable the University to protect against the conduct of those who, by their actions, impair of infringe on the rights of others or interfere with the orderly operations of the University. Discipline may be imposed for offenses against the Code occurring at any of the following locations or activities: A. University Campus; B. University owned or controlled property; C. Property or housing units assigned for responsi-. bility to the University including, but not limit- ed to, fraternity and sorority property; D. Activities sponsored by the University; E. Activities officially approved by the University which are conducted by University chartered organizations; and E Activities occurring off campus as provided in paragraph VI. 111. Rules of Procedure: The primary judicial bodies authorized by the President and charged with the ad- ministration and enforcement of this code shall formu- late and furnish to students charged with an offense, rules of procedure which shall ensure basic procedural fairness including, but not limited to: A. The right to be notified in writing of the charges against him/her with sufficient detail and time' to prepare for the hearing; B. The right to a prompt hearing before an appro- priate official, committee, or court; C. The right to know the nature and source of the evidence which will be used against him/her; D. The right to present evidence in his/her own behalf; 'E. The right to freedom against compulsory self- incrimination; and E The right to appear with an advisor at the hearing. IV Suspension of Student Pending Hearing: Violations of the Student Conduct Code, Section VA. 12 and VA. 18, may result in immediate suspension. If in the determination of the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, the student poses a significant danger of imminent and serious physical harm to himself/herself or others at the University or immediate' suspension is necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the student or others at the University the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, with approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs, may suspend the student pending a hearing before the appropriate hearing body. The hearing will take place within a reasonable time after notification of the suspension. V Violations of the Code of Conduct: A. The following are violations of the Student Con- duct Code and may result in expulsion or any lesser sanction; 1. Furnishing false information to the University. 2. Forgery alteration, or misuse of University documents, records, or identification cards. 3. Unauthorized use, taking or destruction of public or private property on campus, or acts committed with disregard of possible harm to such property 4. Actions or statements which amount to in- timidation, harassment, or hazing. 5. Participation in or continued attendance at, after warning to disperse by a University official or any law enforcement officer, a raid on a University living area. 6. Disorderly conduct as defined in Florida Statutes. 7. Disrupting the orderly operation of the Uni- versity as defined in Florida Statutes and the Demonstration Policy of the University. 8. Failure to comply with any University rule or regulation, including, but not limited to, the Academic Honesty Guidelines. 9. Violations of Housing, Inter-Residence Hall Association, and Area Government regula- tions. 10. Violation of conduct probation. 11. Possession, use, or delivery of controlled substances as defined in Florida Statutes. 12. Possession, use, or delivery of a firearm on the University campus except as specifical- ly authorized in writing by the University. 13. Action(s) or conduct which hinders, ob- structs or otherwise interferes with the im- plementation or enforcement of the Student Conduct Code. 14. Failure to appear before any of the disci- plinary authorities and to testify as a wit- ness when reasonably notified to do so. Nothing in this subsection shall be, con- strued to compel self-incrimination. 15. Violation of any municipal ordinance, law of the State of Florida, law of the United States, or rule promulgated by the Florida Board of Regents. 16. Ticket scalping, i.e., selling tickets to any University of Florida function or event, or any event being held or to be held on the University of Florida campus, for more than $1 over the original price. 17. Possession or use of fireworks, explosives, dangerous chemicals, ammunition or weap- ons (including, but not limited to, bows and arrows or switch-blade knives). 18. Actions which are committed with disre- gard of the possible harm to an individual or group, or which result in injury to an individual or group. 19. Any actions, including those of a sexual nature or involving sexual activities, which are intimidating, harassing, coercive or abusive to another person, or which invade the right to privacy of another person. 20. Any action without authorization from the University which does or causes to, assess, use, modify, destroy disclose or take data, programs or supporting documentation re- siding in or relating in any way to a com- puter, computer systems or computer net- work or causes the denial of computer system services to an authorized user of such system.