VI. Acknowledgement, Works Cited, and Revision History
A. Works Cited
The language and ideas in this document were informed by other institution’s policies, procedures, and written statements. Documents from Amherst College, Boston College, Bowdoin College, Columbia University, the College of William and Mary, Duke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, Northwestern University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Virginia were reviewed in creating and revising the policies that make up the Student Code of Conduct.
Additionally, these policies also draw on:
- Fischer, W., Lewis, W. S., Lowery, J. W., Schuster, S. K., Sokolow, B. A., & Swinton, D. C. (2013). A developmental framework for a code of student conduct: The NCHREM Group model code project.
- Stoner, E. N. & Lowery, J. W. (2004). Navigating past the “Spirit of insubordination”: A twenty-first century model student conduct code with a model hearing script. Journal of College and University Law, 31(1), 1-78.
B. Revision History
The most updated version of the Student Code of Conduct is available online on this website and in print from Office of Community Standards. The Dean of Students or designee has the authority to revise the Student Code of Conduct as necessary and approves all changes to the Student Code of Conduct. If you would like to propose a change to the Student Code of Conduct or are interested in participating in further reviews, contact the Office of Community Standards.
Date Effective | Policies Changed | Additional Information |
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July 1, 2020 | Revised Gatherings, Protests, and Demonstrations policy | Changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
July 1, 2019 | Revised University statement on academic integrity and created Academic Misconduct policy | The executive committee of the faculties of Arts & Sciences and Engineering endorsed the changes in spring 2019, following the fall 2018 recommendation of the Committee on Student Life (CSL) and a special CSL working group that included additional students and faculty. |
December 1, 2018 | Revised Gatherings, Protests, and Demonstrations policy | Changes recommended by the Committee on Student Life (CSL). |
August 31, 2018 | Comprehensive revision to the entire Student Code of Conduct | Changes recommended by the Committee on Student Life (CSL) and a special CSL working group that included additional students and faculty. |
Read Our August 31st Announcement about the New Student Code of Conduct