Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures in Non-Academic Matters

I.  Definitions

II.  University Jurisdiction

Brock endeavours to provide a working and learning environment of the highest quality, supportive of scholarship and research and free from stereotyping, harassment and discrimination. We believe that the members of the University community must lead the way toward becoming a humane and just society - where interpersonal interactions are based on honesty and integrity, where race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability make no difference, where respect for individual worth prevails, and where violence is not tolerated in any form. This Code of Conduct and statement of disciplinary procedures seek[s] to support the above principles by outlining student responsibilities, rights and privileges; by detailing specific behaviours that are unacceptable, and by describing the disciplinary procedures for dealing with infractions of the Code. Brock University is a community that exercises jurisdiction and authority on campus as far as it is necessary to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the University.

III.  Student Responsibilities, Rights and Privileges

Students may think, speak, write, create, study, learn, pursue social, cultural and other interests and associate together for these purposes subject to the principles of mutual respect for the dignity, worth and rights of others as outlined by the Ontario Human Rights Code. All members of the University community, as members of society at large, are responsible to abide by federal, provincial and municipal laws in addition to University regulations. Every student has the right to a hearing by an impartial tribunal of any disciplinary charges brought against him or her under University regulations. Every student who is charged with a disciplinary offense has a right to present a defense. In particular, every student has a right:

	to be promptly informed in writing of the nature of the charge;
	to refuse to answer incriminating questions;
	to present and examine witnesses, and to cross-examine witnesses present who testify against him or her;
	to be accompanied by an adviser and/or support person from the Brock community as outlined in the relevant panel's policies and procedures.

The University upholds and will take reasonable steps to ensure students of the following privileges:

IV.  Non-Academic Misconduct

Recognizing that an exhaustive list of all possible misconduct cannot be provided, the following list is offered as a guide. Any of the following activities constitutes an offense under the Code and is subject to disciplinary procedures and sanctions outlined in sections V and VI below. Furthermore, the activity may be subject to criminal prosecution notwithstanding and in addition to this Code.

by action, words, written material, or by any other means, obstruct University activities or services. University activities and services include but are not limited to teaching, research, studying, student events, administration, meetings and public service.

	verbally threaten any member of the University community;
	physically abuse, threaten or cause any other member of the university community to fear physical abuse;
	create a condition which endangers or threatens the health or safety of themselves or others.

	on University property, individually or with a group and in connection with a demonstration including picketing or a rally;
	use words which threaten violence or physical abuse to any group or individual;
	use words in a situation of clear and imminent danger which incite others to behaviour which violates any article of this Section.

harass another person. Harassment is defined as any unwanted behaviour (physical, verbal, written or otherwise) directed at an individual or group by another individual or group who know(s) or ought reasonably to know that this behaviour is unwanted (see also the University Policy on Harassment and Discrimination).

enter or remain in any University facility, room or office without proper authority. Facilities include but are not limited to the following: the Student Centre, parking lots, athletic fields, campus buildings, campus areas, off-campus residences and teaching sites. Campus Security may charge students who violate this provision with trespass under the Trespass to Property Act.

	misappropriate, destroy or otherwise damage University property;
	misappropriate, destroy or otherwise damage any property not the person's own on University property;
	deface the inside or outside of any building or property of the University;
	possess food or drink in any of Brock's performance spaces

	use any facility, equipment, material or service contrary to express instruction or without proper authority;
	obtain any University equipment, material or service by fraudulent means or by providing false information.

without proper authority, make, alter, use, receive or possess University supplies or documents. University supplies and documents include but are not limited to equipment, keys, records and permits.

	remove books or other library material from the university libraries without proper authorization;
	mutilate or deface library books or material;
	purposefully misplace library books or material or in any way deprive others of access to library resources;
	abuse any University computer or computer related facility or software, alter or remove computer files or software without proper authorization, purposefully misplace them, or deprive others of access to computer resources;
	use computer equipment on campus to download, distribute or send sexually explicit materials.

	refuse to identify himself or herself upon request by University officials acting in the course of their duties.
	be in possession, or distribute false Identification or altered identification.

aid or abet another person in the commission of any infraction of the Code. Students who assist in misconduct will be equally liable.

knowingly bring a false charge against any member of the University community.

	be intoxicated on University premises;
	be in possession of or consume alcoholic beverages at an event on University premises designated as a "dry" event;
	be in possession of, furnish to anyone, consume, or be in the company of those who are consuming or furnishing illegal drugs;
	be in possession of, or consume alcoholic beverages, except when properly in attendance at a campus pub or event
	be in possession or consume alcohol anywhere on University premises if under the age of 19 years;
	be in the company of anyone under the age of 19 who is found to be either in possession or consuming alcohol
	furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of 19;
	invite, sign in, or admit as his/her guest a non-student of Brock except as s/he assumes full responsibility for the guest's behaviour as it relates to the Code of Student Conduct.
	violate the University alcohol policy
	Note: Intoxication is never grounds for leniency. Rather, excessive drinking and/or use of drugs is subject to sanctioning, notwithstanding and in addition to sanctions imposed for misconduct associated with drinking.

engage in hazing which is defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or organization.

	possess University property or the property of any member of the University community without the permission of the rightful owner;
	use, possess, or distribute alcoholic beverages except as expressly permitted by law and by the University regulations;
	possess illegally or without authorization firearms, explosives, other weapons or dangerous chemicals on University premises.

	sell, transfer, or acquire a parking pass without the consent of Parking Services
	alter a parking pass from its original state or be in possession of an altered parking pass
	make and/or distribute false parking passes

	fail to comply with directions of University Officials, Campus Security, or other law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties;
	fail to comply with published University policies, rules or regulations.

	falsify, distort, or otherwise misrepresent information before the Discipline Panel;
	disrupt or interfere with the orderly conduct of the disciplinary hearing;
	knowingly falsify an incident report on another student;
	attempt to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use of the disciplinary system;
	attempt to influence the impartiality of a member of the Discipline Panel prior to, and/or during the disciplinary proceeding;
	harass (verbally or physically) and/or intimidate a member of a Discipline Panel prior to, during, and/or after a disciplinary proceeding;
	influence or attempt to influence another person to commit an abuse of the discipline system.

V.  Non-Academic Misconduct Sanctions

VI.  Student Discipline Procedures

VII.  Student Appeal Procedures

VIII.  Administration of Non-Academic Conduct Policy