Code of Conduct - North South University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Preamble 3

2. Code of Conduct 4

2.1 Free expression and disruption 4

2.2 Intolerance 4

2.3 Physical abuse 5

2.4 Smoking 5

3. Violations of Code 5

3.1. Acts of Academic Dishonesty 5

3.2. Acts of Social or Personal Misconduct 6

4. Disciplinary Process 8

5. Disciplinary Sanctions for Violations 11

5.1 Academic Dishonesty 11

5.2 Violation of Regulations 12

1. Preamble

Upon admission into North South University (NSU), a

student accepts the mission of the University and is

subject to the following principles:

1. All human beings are endowed by their Creator with

certain rights and no student, faculty or staff of the

University may infringe upon the rights of fellow

members of NSU.

2. The goal of NSU is advancement of knowledge

which cannot occur without a safe and comfortable

learning environment. All persons working at and

attending NSU are responsible for the creation and

maintenance of such an environment.

3. The University learning environment must be one in

which all persons' views are listened to and tolerated

unless they violate Principles 1 and 2 (mentioned

above). Learning in a democratic society must take

place through the free exchange of ideas.

The North South University Student Code of Conduct

has been formulated with the goal of upholding the

stated mission. It is the responsibility of the University

to make this Code of Conduct available to all members

of the university community such that in case of

violations and subsequent convening of the Disciplinary

Committee, all measures and procedures are clear to all

parties concerned.

Violations of the Code of Conduct shall invoke

disciplinary process as outlined in this document.

Sanctions will be commensurate with the seriousness of

the offense and may include suspension or in extreme

cases, expulsion from the University. Repeated offenses

justify increasingly severe sanctions.

2. Code of Conduct

2.1. Free Expression and Disruption

Being an academic institution, the University is

committed to the open expression and constructive

debate of alternative views, theory and data. It

recognizes and respects all peaceful and non-obstructive

forms of dissent, whether individual or collective, that

are within the University regulations and which do not

interfere with the regular and essential operation of the

University.

Disruption, in this context, has been defined as an action

or combination of actions by an individual or a group

that unreasonably interferes with, hinders, obstructs or

prevents the smooth and regular functioning and

operations of North South University, including the

holding of classes and all administrative functions.

If an action is determined by the University authority as

disruptive, authorized officials have the right to restrain

or prohibit such a behavior.

2.2. Intolerance

The University aims and strives to maintain an

environment that is tolerant and respectful toward others

irrespective of gender, race, religion, class, political

affiliation, caste, status or position in the University or

the community at large.

To this end, intolerance refers to an attitude, feeling or

belief wherein an individual shows contempt for other

individuals or groups based on the characteristics

mentioned above.

As stated in the policy statement on free expression, the

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expression of diverse views and opinions is encouraged

and any attempts to (hamper) obstruct such expression

will be considered an act of disruption by University

authorities.

2.3. Physical Abuse

North South University is committed to the safety and

well-being of all its members and strives to maintain an

environment that is free from acts of violence.

The University will not tolerate any acts of physical

violence, such as beating, punching, kicking, unwanted