Student code 2011-2012
Changes from the 2010-2011 Student Code
The following are those Sections from the 2010-2011 Student Code that had changes made to them for the 2011-2012 Student Code. The text in blue is what's new or different for 2011-2012.
§-1-302 Rules of Conduct
Students enrolling in the University assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution and suitable to members of the academic community. Conduct for which students are subject to discipline includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person, including but not limited to:
(1) causing bodily harm to an individual
(2) making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual
(3) reckless disregard for the health or safety of any person
(4) any threat or physically threatening behavior which creates a reasonable fear for a person's safety
(5) engaging in behavior which is so persistent, pervasive, or severe as to deny a person's ability to participate in the University community
(b) Sexual misconduct: any sexual activity that does not involve the knowing consent of each individual. The University defines consent as informed, freely and actively given, mutually understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Consent is not effective if it results from force, threats, intimidation, or coercion. In addition, to have sex with someone who you know to be or should know to be incapable of making a rational, reasonable decision about a sexual situation is a violation of this policy (e.g. an intoxicated person or someone with a mental or emotional impairment). Prohibited behavior includes but is not limited to:
(1) any form of sexual penetration without consent
(2) any intentional or knowing touching or fondling by either person, directly or through clothing, of the sex organs, buttocks, or breasts of either person for the purpose of sexual gratification or arousal of either person without consent
(3) indecent exposure with sexual intent
(4) sexual harassment as defined by University policy and the Student Code
(5) use of e-mail, text, telephone, or other forms of communication to send sexually explicit or intimidating materials that are unwelcome to the recipient
(c) Stalking, defined as knowingly following a person or placing a person under surveillance on two or more occasions.
(d) Hazing: any action taken or situation created for the purpose of initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, or as a continued membership in, a group or organization, to produce physical discomfort or injury, mental discomfort, embarrassment, or ridicule. Such actions or situations may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; wearing of apparel which is conspicuous or not in good taste; engaging in public stunts; degrading or humiliating games and activities; or any activities which are not consistent with the academic mission, organizational ritual or policy, or applicable state or local law.
(e) The use of force or violence, actual or threatened, to willfully deny, impede, obstruct, impair, or interfere with any of the following:
(1) the freedom of movement of any person, including entering or leaving property or facilities
(2) the performance of institutional duties by a member of the University or
(3) by knowingly occupying or remaining in or at any property or facility owned or controlled by the University after receiving due notice to depart.
(f) Any conduct that substantially threatens or interferes with the maintenance of appropriate order and discipline in the operation of the University. Without excluding other situations, examples include shouting, noise making, obstruction, and other disruptive actions designed or intended to interfere with or prevent meetings, assemblies, classes, or other scheduled or routine University operations or activities.
(g) Providing false or misleading information to a member or agent of the University acting in the performance of his or her duty; or failing to comply with reasonable directions of a member or agent of the University acting in the performance of his or her duty.
(h) Providing false or misleading information to a University or other law enforcement official acting in the performance of her or his duty; or failing to comply with the reasonable directions of a University or other law enforcement official acting in the performance of her or his duty.
(i) Participation in a disruptive or coercive demonstration. A demonstration is disruptive or coercive if it substantially impedes University operations, substantially interferes with the rights of others, or takes place on premises or at times where students are not authorized to be. There is no requirement that University authorities order students to cease participation in a disruptive or coercive demonstration.
(j) Theft, unauthorized use, or unauthorized possession of property or services of another; or knowing possession of stolen property.
(k) Intentional or reckless destruction or damage of University, public, or personal property of another.
(l) Indecent exposure of the body, including, but not limited to urination or defecation in public.
(m) Unauthorized entry to or use of University, public, or private premises.
(n) Abuse of computers where the University community’s interest is substantially affected, including, but not limited to:
(1) unauthorized entry into a file for any purpose
(2) unauthorized transfer of a file
(3) unauthorized use of another individual’s identification, account, or password
(4) knowingly disrupting the work of another person or the normal operation of the University computing system
(5) accessing child pornography
(6) the use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws.
(o) Abuse of the University disciplinary system including, but not limited to:
(1) failure to obey the directive of a disciplinary body or University officials in performance of their duties
(2) knowing falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a disciplinary body
(3) deliberate disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a disciplinary proceeding
(4) knowingly initiating a disciplinary proceeding without cause
(5) attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a disciplinary body prior to, or during the course of, the disciplinary proceeding
(6) harassment or intimidation of any participant in the disciplinary system
(7) failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Code
(p) Making, attempting to make, or distributing a sound or visual recording of any person(s) in bathrooms, showers, bedrooms, or any other premises where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, without the knowledge and consent of all participants subject to such recordings.
(q) Violation of published University policies, rules, or regulations.
(r) Inciting, aiding, or encouraging others to engage in a behavior which violates the Student Code.
(s) Committing or attempting to commit any act which would be a violation of local, state, or federal law on or off University property, when such behavior is detrimental to the University community’s interest.
§-1-304 Identification Cards
(j) By accepting possession of the i-card, cardholder agrees to hold harmless the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, and its officers, employees, representatives, or agents, from and against any claims, damages, costs, expenses, including an amount equal to reasonable attorney’s fees, or liabilities, including for loss or damage to any property or for death or injury to any person or persons, arising out of or in any way connected with any incorrect or outdated phone numbers that may be listed on the i-card.
§-1-310 Unauthorized Use, Abuse, or Interference with Fire Protection Equipment, Building Security Systems, Security or Fire Personnel, or Warning Devices
(a) The unauthorized use, abuse, or interference with fire protection equipment, firefighting personnel, or warning devices may result in death, injury, or substantial property damage. It is critically important that all fire protection equipment be in its place and in proper working condition if the safety and welfare of the members of the University community are to be assured.
(b) It is a violation of Illinois criminal law to willfully or maliciously cut, injure, damage, tamper with, or destroy any fire hydrant, fire hose, fire engine, or other public or private firefighting equipment or any apparatus pertaining to such equipment or firefighting personnel, or to intentionally open any fire hydrant without proper authorization. It is also a violation of Illinois criminal law to knowingly, without authorization, damage any property supported in whole or in part with state funds or federal funds administered or granted through a state agency. Other Illinois laws may also relate to the unauthorized use, abuse, or interference with fire protection equipment or warning devices.
(c) A violation of any federal, state, or local law concerning fire protection equipment or firefighting personnel may result in suspension or dismissal from the University.
(d) Tampering with locks, other door hardware, cameras or other equipment used to provide security on campus (including the unauthorized propping of doors) may result in suspension or dismissal from the University.
(e) Enabling unauthorized access to campus facilities by providing keys or access cards or by other means may result in suspension or dismissal from the University.
§-2-201 Certified Single Student Housing
b) Self-government: The student government of each living unit (or the residents, in the absence of a student government) may establish regulations concerning social conduct that are in keeping with fair requirements of the landlord or management. (See exceptions, subsection (c)(3) below.)
(c) Additional Regulations for Certified Housing
(1) Residents of certified housing units shall abide by University regulations and local, state, and federal laws with regard to the possession and use of alcoholic beverages, marijuana and controlled substances, and the possession of weapons. (See §§-1-305 through 1-309.)
(2) All students shall comply with published University and municipal fire safety codes with special regard for emergency evacuation, fire and safety devices, and parties and decorations. (See §-1-104(b).)
(3) Students living in certified housing may entertain guests in their living units subject to regulations established by the student government of the unit and approved by the Dean of Students or a designee.
§-3-305 Registration of Auditors
(d) Permission to attend a class as an auditor is granted only by the instructor of the class, classroom space permitting, with the approval of the dean of the college concerned. Written approval must be obtained on an official Auditor’s Permit. This form should be presented to the instructor at the first class meeting and submitted to the appropriate college office by the 10th day of instruction (7th day of instruction for summer term).
(e) Current students must obtain approval of the dean of their home college. Former students not currently registered must obtain the approval of the dean of the college in which they were last registered. Persons not previously registered obtain the approval of the dean of the college in which the course is offered.
(f) Audit requests submitted after the census date will require written proof from the instructor that the student has not participated in the class activities.
(g) 3Students on “dropped” status are not eligible to audit classes. (See §-3-110 on drop rules.)
(h) Staff employees of the University must secure the recommendation of the head of the department in which they work.
(i) Students registered full time (Tuition Range I) are not charged a fee for auditing classes. (See §-3-501(b).)
(j) Persons not registered in University courses and students registered in a partial program (Range II, III, or IV) are charged a fee of $15 (amount subject to change) for each course attended as an auditor. The auditor’s fee is waived for persons sixty-five years of age or older. Proof of age must be presented at the Records Service Center, 901 West Illinois Street, Urbana.
(k) Students who change from credit registration to auditor status in the same course and who are not eligible for refund of tuition and/or fees for credit registration dropped are not charged the auditor’s fee.
(l) An audited course will appear on the student transcript with a grade of AU.
(m) For fellows, audited courses may not be repeated for graduate credit and otherwise do not count toward the registration requirement of fellows.
§-3-603 Access to Students Non-Directory Education Records
(a) By students: A student’s education record shall be made accessible to the student requesting access to his or her record within a reasonable time, but in no case more than forty-five (45) days after the request for access has been made.
(b) By Parents (including legal guardians): Access to a student’s education record will generally be granted to a parent only with the student’s prior written consent, except in the following circumstances:
(1) Dependent Student. Parents of a dependent student, as defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, may be given the same access to that student’s education records as is available to the student without the student’s written consent if the parent documents to the satisfaction of the record’s custodian that he or she claimed the student as an exemption on the filing of the last federal income tax statement.
(2) Incidents involving alcohol or a controlled substance. The University may disclose information from a student’s education record to parents regarding the violation of any federal, state, or local law, or any rule or policy of the institution, governing the use of alcohol or a controlled substance if: (A) The student is under the age of twenty-one, and (B) The student is found to have committed a violation of the Student Code relating to alcohol or controlled substances, and (C) the Dean of Students determines it to be in the best interest of the student and the University.
(3) Health and Safety Emergency. The University may disclose information from a student’s education record to Parents in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals.
(c) By Others:
(1) Information from a student’s education record may be disclosed to others:
(A) with the prior written consent of the student, specifying the records to be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure, and to whom the disclosure is made, with a copy of the information disclosed provided to the student if requested;
(B) in compliance with judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, provided the University makes a reasonable effort to notify the student of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance, unless the order or subpoena directs otherwise; or
(C) by the Dean of Students or the emergency dean on duty to appropriate parties, including parents, in connection with an emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.
(D) if deemed by the Dean of Students to be necessary to protect public safety, the following information may be disclosed to the public:
1. The name, code violation, and sanction of a student found (after all appeals through the disciplinary system) to be in violation of those provisions of § 1 302 applying to crimes of violence or nonforcible sex offenses; or
2. Information about sex offenders and other individuals required to register under section 170101 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 USC 14071 received pursuant to federal law and guidelines.
(2) Otherwise, personally identifiable education records of students may be disclosed without the student’s written consent only to the following persons, subject to certain conditions as specified in FERPA:
(A) to other University officials, including faculty who have legitimate educational interests:
(B) to officials of other schools or school systems in which the student seeks or intends to enroll or where the student has already enrolled so long as the disclosure is for the purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, upon condition that the student is notified of the disclosure, receives a copy of the record if desired, and has an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of the record;
(C) to those representatives of the federal government and state agencies who are identified in FERPA;
(D) in connection with the student’s application for, or receipt of, financial aid;
(E) to state and local officials or authorities to which such information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed concerning the juvenile justice system;
(F) to organizations (including the federal, state and local governments and independent organization) conducting studies for, or on behalf of the University under a written agreement for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction, if such studies are conducted in such a manner as will not permit the personal identification of students and their parents by persons other than representatives of such organizations and such information will be destroyed when no longer required for the purpose for which it is conducted;
(G) to accrediting organizations in order to carry out their accrediting functions;
(H) to the victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding under the conditions set forth in FERPA;
(I) to the apparent record originator in order to verify authenticity of a record.,
(3) Except as set forth in FERPA, records may be disclosed, with or without the student’s consent, to a third party only on the condition that the recipient will not permit others to have access to the personal information without the written consent of the student. With the exception of University officials described under §3-602(e), persons desiring access to a student’s record must sign a written form, available for inspection by the student and the official responsible for the record maintenance, indicating specifically thereon the legitimate educational or other interest for which the information is sought.
(4) Custodians of records and other record-maintenance personnel shall have access to student records while performing the record-keeping function, without the necessity of executing access forms.
(5) In the interests of public safety, the name, code violations, and sanction of a student found (after all appeals through the disciplinary system) to be in violation of those provisions of §-1-302 applying to violent offenses and nonforcible sex offenses may be released to the public. This release of information is permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Section 951.