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Code of Community Conduct

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  1. Statement of Purpose and Philosophy

    The University community has developed the standards of conduct set forth in the Code of Community Conduct to accomplish many important educational objectives and to assist students who will “create the future” to live with integrity.

  2. University Flexibility

    Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary, the University reserves the right to take all actions that it deems necessary and appropriate to protect the best interests of the University and the University community. Such action may include modifying this Code without notice as well as instituting proceedings for any conduct on or off campus, including study-abroad programs, that affects the best interest of the University and the University community. The University reserves the right to deviate from this Code on a case by case basis. Furthermore, the University reviews this Code periodically, and reserves the right to modify the Code; it is the responsibility of every member of the University community to periodically review the Code.

  3. Authority for Student/Student Organization Discipline

    Authority for Student/Student Organization Discipline. University officers, administrators, faculty members, committees and organizations, shall implement this Code and other appropriate policies, rules or regulations adopted by the Board of Control of the University. Ultimate authority rests in the Board of Control.
  4. Student Participation

    Student Participation. Students are encouraged to contribute their skills and insights in the resolution of University conduct cases involving students through service in the University Judiciary Committee, the Academic Integrity Committee and the Greek Judicial Board.  Final authority in conduct matters, however, is vested in University administration and the Board of Control.

  5. Standards of Community Conduct

    Standards of Community Conduct. Attendance at Michigan Technological University is both voluntary and optional. Each member of the University community, by his or her matriculation at the University or by otherwise availing themselves of the benefits of the University, indicates that they agree to be bound by this Code and all other relevant policies, rules or regulations.

    The University considers freedom of speech and civil discourse to be essential to educational development and thus recognizes and values both freedoms provided by, and limits consistent with, the First Amendment.

    Students are free to engage in peaceful and orderly protest, demonstration and picketing that is consistent with this Code and does not disrupt functions of the University. However, students and others are not permitted to engage in conduct that disrupts the University, the University community, or any of its constituent parts.

  6. Student Organizations Charged with Conduct Violations
    1. The policies, procedures and codes which constitute the statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities apply to all recognized student organizations.

  7. Interim Action

    The Dean of Students or designee may take interim action against a Respondent when he/she deems it necessary to protect the best interests of the University.

    1. “Interim action” means any lawful action, order, restriction or demand made pursuant to this Section VII and includes, without limitation:
      1. Immediate suspension from the University;
      2. Restriction on Respondent’s presence in the residence halls, on University property and/or at University events;
      3. A requirement that the Respondent secure a psychological assessment through Counseling Services or at another facility at the Respondent’s expense and/or a medical assessment. The assessment(s) may be used to determine the appropriateness of withdrawing the interim action.
    2. At the time the University imposes an interim action, or within a reasonable time thereafter, the Dean of Students or designee shall:
      1. Inform the Respondent of the reason for the interim action in writing;
      2. Provide the Respondent with an opportunity for a hearing under the Code’s procedures within ten (10) business days of the imposition of the interim action.
    3. If a Respondent fails to comply with the requirements of the interim action, the University may immediately take any lawful action to obtain compliance.

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