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General InformationCivility in the Classroom: A Code of ClassroomEtiquetteFreedom of speech and expression is valued not only throughoutsociety but also, and particularly, in the academic setting. no moreis this so than in the classroom. As a diverse community of learners,students must strive to work together in a setting of civility,tolerance, and respect for each other in an environment that doesnot distract from the mutual commitment to academic inquiry andreflection. to that end, the following code of classroom etiquettehas been established:• When participating in class dialogue, no one monopolizesdiscussions to the exclusion of others, either in terms of time oropinions expressed.• Conflicting opinions among members of a class are respectedand responded to in a professional manner.• no side conversations or other distracting behaviors are engagedin during class discussions or presentations.• no offensive comments, language, or gestures are part of theclassroom environment.• Cell phones and other electronic devices (notebooks excepted)are placed in the “off” mode during class time.• Children and pets (with the exception of service animals) are notbrought to class.Adherence to this code of etiquette will enable students to receivethe most from their academic endeavors and should be seen as aregular and voluntary compact among faculty and students. Anyinfraction of this code, however, that is deemed to be materially orsubstantially disruptive of the learning environment is cause forremoval of a student from a class or for student disciplinaryproceedings.Online Student Code of ConductFreedom of speech and expression is valued not only throughoutsociety but also, and particularly, in the academic setting. equallyvalued is the respect given to University computer systems andinformation technology. to that end, students will adhere to thefollowing online code of conduct:• Access JFK University courses only for lawful purposes;• respect the privacy of other members of the class and otherstudents;• respect the integrity of the University’s computer systems;• respect the diversity of opinions among the instructor andmembers of the class and respond to them in a courteousmanner;• Maintain an environment free of harassment, stalking, threats,abuse, insults, or humiliation to the instructor and members ofthe class. is includes, but is not limited to, demeaning writtenor oral comments of an ethnic, religious, sexist (or sexualorientation), or racist nature; and the unwanted sexual advancesor intimidation by e-mail, or on discussion boards and otherpostings in course shells; and• Abide by all rules and regulations published by the Universityand agree to be subject to disciplinary actions as described in theGeneral Catalog.Student Code of ConductArticle 1: Standards for Student Conducte University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy livingand learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. eachmember of the campus community must choose behaviors thatcontribute toward this end. Student behavior that is not consistentwith the Student Code of Conduct is addressed through aneducational process that is designed to promote safety and goodcitizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences.Article II: Student ResponsibilitiesStudents are expected to be good citizens and to engage inresponsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to becivil to one another and to others in the campus community, andcontribute positively to student and University life.Unacceptable Student Behaviorse following behavior is subject to disciplinary sanctions:• Dishonesty, including:• Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty thatare intended to gain unfair academic advantage;• Furnishing false information to a University official, facultymember, or campus official;• Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a University document, key, oridentification instrument; and• Misrepresenting oneself to be an authorized agent of theUniversity or one of its auxiliaries;• Unauthorized entry into, presence in, use of, or misuse ofUniversity property;• Willful, material and substantial disruption or obstruction of aUniversity-related activity, or any University activity;• Participating in an activity that substantially and materiallydisrupts the normal operations of the University, or infringes onthe rights of members of the University community;• Willful, material and substantial obstruction of the free flow ofpedestrian or other traffic, on or leading to campus property oran off-campus University related activity;• Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior at a Universityrelated activity, or directed toward a member of the Universitycommunity;• Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of anyperson within or related to the University including physicalabuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, or sexual misconduct;• hazing or conspiracy to haze. hazing is defined as any methodof initiation or pre-initiation into a student organization orstudent body, whether or not the organization or body is officiallyrecognized by an educational institution, which is likely to causeserious bodily injury to any former, current, or prospectivestudent. In addition, any act likely to cause physical harm,personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mentalharm. neither the express or implied consent of a victim ofhazing, nor the lack of active apathy or acquiescence in thepresence of hazing, is not a neutral act and is also a violation ofthis section;• Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal drugs ordrug-related paraphernalia (except as expressly permitted by lawand University regulations), or the misuse of legal28 General Information John F. KenneDy UnIverSIty