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SUNY Morrisville is dedicated to fostering a positive environment for learning and ensuring the safety, rights, and dignity of every member of the College community, where each is free to express themselves and enjoy reasonable access to an education, institutional resources, employment, and participation in institutional programs and activities. To that end, students are encouraged to assume individual responsibility for respecting the rights…
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Rules of The SUNY Morrisville College Council
Regulating Student Conduct And Behavior
Pursuant to Section 356 of the Educational Law of the State of New York, the Council of the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville (SUNY Morrisville) adopts the following Student Code of Conduct.
ARTICLE I. Definitions
“Conduct or Action” shall include, but not be limited to, failure or refusal to act.
“Employee” means…
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Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order
Rules and regulations for the maintenance of public order on premises of State-operated institutions of State University of New York, heretofore, adopted by this Board of Resolution 69-179, dated June 18, 1969, and amended by resolution 69- 226, dated July 10, 1979, and on September 24, 1980, comprising part of Chapter V of Title 8 of the official compilation of codes, rules and regulations of the State…
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The Sex Offender Registration Act requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to maintain a Sex Offender Registry. The Registry contains information on sex offenders classified according to their risk of re-offending: Level 1 (low-risk), Level 2 (moderate-risk) and Level 3 (high-risk). The DCJS Sex…
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SUNY Morrisville wants to minimize any hesitation individuals might have in reporting problems and obtaining help for themselves or others, due to concern that their own behavior might be a violation of college policy.
While violations cannot be overlooked, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will take into consideration the positive impact that assisting others and reporting problems has when determining the appropriate response…
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For ease of reference, specific violations are offered in detail below. Violations are categorized by (Category IIII), then by type (Personal, Civility and Public Order, and Substances,), in alphabetical order under each type. Category I violations are generally considered less severe when compared to Category II violations. Category III violations are generally the most severe and may result in suspension or expulsion from the Residence Hall…
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Interim Sanctions
In rare cases when a student must be temporarily suspended from the college prior to a college judicial board hearing, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs, may remove the suspension prior to the judicial board hearing. Students are not permitted to withdraw while charges of the Student Code of Conduct are pending resolution in a college judicial board…
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Students found responsible for a violation of the code of conduct may submit an appeal request only when they believe one or more of the criteria for appealing exist. In cases involving alleged sexual misconduct, both the accused student and the complainant have the right to outcome results and to submit an appeal based on the same criteria.
Except as may be necessary to explain the basis of a “new evidence” (Type B) appeal, appeals bodies may…
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SUNY Morrisville condones student affiliation with organizations or groups that maintain responsible activities associated with joining, rushing, pledging, affiliating and disassociating. The College recognizes the Student Government Organization as providing a responsible framework for student affiliation amongst clubs and organizations which are consistent with College identity and goals. Consistent with the College’s authority to regulate…
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The College is committed to the principles of nondiscrimination and equality of opportunity in all aspects of its procedures and practices. The College is committed to fostering a positive environment for learning, and to ensuring the safety, rights, and dignity of every member of the campus community. Harassment that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent that it interferes with or limits the ability of an individual to participate in…