OFFICIAL NOTICES AND POLICIES
Academic Honesty
The maintenance of academic
integrity and quality education is the responsibility of each student within
this University and The CSU system. Cheating and plagiarism in connection with
an academic program at a campus is listed in Section 41301, Title 5, California
Code of Regulations, as an offense for which a student may be expelled,
suspended, put on probation, or given a less severe disciplinary sanction.
Academic dishonesty is an
especially serious offense. It diminishes the quality of scholarship and defrauds
those who depend upon the integrity of the campus programs. Such dishonesty
includes:
A. Cheating
Using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
Comments:
1. Faculty members are strongly
encouraged to make every reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct.
This includes adequate communication of expectations about what kinds of
collaboration are acceptable within the course. Instructors should state in
course syllabi their policies and procedures concerning examinations and other
academic exercises, as well as the use before examinations of shared study
aids, examination files, and other related materials and forms of assistance.
2. Students completing any
examination should assume that external assistance (e.g., books, notes,
calculators, conversation with others) is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the instructor.
3. Students must not allow
others to conduct research or prepare any work for them without advance authorization
from the instructor. This comment includes, but is not limited to, the services
of commercial term paper companies.
4. Students who are required
to do a paper in a course should assume that submitting the same or similar
paper to different courses (regardless of whether it is in the same semester or
in different semesters) is not permitted without the explicit permission of the
instructors of both courses.
B. Fabrication
Falsification or invention of
any information or citation in an academic exercise.
Comments:
1. “Invented” information may
not be used in any laboratory experiment or other academic exercise without
notice to and authorization from the instructor. It would be improper, for
example, to analyze one sample in an experiment and covertly “invent” data
based on the single experiment for several more required analyses.
2. One must use/acknowledge
the actual source from which cited information was obtained. For example, a
student may not reproduce sections from a book review and indicate that the
section was obtained from the book itself.
3. Students who attempt to
alter and resubmit returned academic work with intent to defraud the faculty
member will be in violation of this section. For example, a student may not
change an answer on a returned exam and then claim that he/she deserves additional
credit.
C. Facilitating
Academic Dishonesty
Intentionally or knowingly
helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Comments:
1. For example, a student who
knowingly allowed copying from his or her paper during an examination would be
in violation of this section.
2. Providing information
about the contents of an examination to a student who will later take the
examination, or taking an examination on behalf of another student are
violations of academic honesty.
D. Plagiarism
Intentionally or knowingly
representing the words, ideas, or work of another as one’s own in any academic
exercise. - The act of incorporating the ideas, words, sentences, paragraphs,
or parts thereof, or the specific substance of another’s work, without giving
appropriate credit, and representing the product as one’s own work.
- The act of putting one’s
name as an author on a group project to which no contribution was actually
made; and
- Representing another’s
artistic/ scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer programs,
photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, or similar works as one’s own.
Comments:
1. Direct Quotation: Every
direct quote must be identified by quotation marks, or by appropriate
indentation or by other means of identification, and must be promptly cited in
a footnote. Proper footnote style for academic departments is outlined by such
manuals as the MLA Style Sheet, APA Publications Manual, or K. L. Turabian’s A
Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations.
2. Paraphrase: Prompt
acknowledgment is required when material from another source is paraphrased or
summarized in whole or in part in your own words. To acknowledge a paraphrase
properly, one might state: “to paraphrase Locke’s comment...” and conclude with
a footnote identifying the exact reference. A footnote acknowledging only a
directly quoted statement does not suffice to notify the reader of any
preceding or succeeding paraphrased material.
3. Borrowed Facts or
Information: Information obtained in one’s reading or research which is not
common knowledge among students in the course must be acknowledged. Examples of
common knowledge might include the names of leaders of prominent nations or
basic scientific laws.
–Material which contributes
only to the student’s general understanding of the subject may be acknowledged
in the bibliography and need not be immediately footnoted. One footnote is
usually sufficient to acknowledge indebtedness when a number of connected sentences
in the paper draw their special information from one source. When direct
quotations are used, however, quotation format must be used and prompt
acknowledgment is required.
Inquiries and assistance in
reporting student misconduct is available through the Office of the Dean of
Students, Coordinator, University Student Conduct.
Office of the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Dean of Students
(760) 750-4056
http://www.csusm.edu/student_affairs/
The Office of the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students serves as a central
administrative and student information resource for the University including
management and oversight of College Success Services, Health Counseling and
Disability Services, Lifelong Learning Services, Financial Aid and Scholarship
Office, and Associated Students Inc. Staff can be most helpful as initial
points of inquiry on specific areas, policy information and general student
information.
Dean of Students
(760) 750-4935
(TDD 750-4909)
The Office of the Dean of
Students provides general information concerning campus policies, procedures,
and regulations and offers help to students seeking to resolve campus problems.
Students needing assistance with any University matter are invited to begin
with this office. Specific policies
regarding student grievances and discipline are administered by this office.
Students at CSU San Marcos
are subject to the same federal, state, and local laws as other citizens. Of
particular importance are regulations established by the State of California
through its Education Code. In addition, regulations from the Board of Trustees
and the local University directly affect student life on campus. Students are
responsible for their behavior on campus and are expected to know and comply
with all policies and regulations printed in this Catalog and the Student
Guidebook. Information on all policies that affect students is available in the
Dean of Students’ office. Specific policies can also be accessed at
http://www. csusm.edu/student_affairs/policies/
index.html.
Availability of Institutional and
Financial Assistance Information
To obtain information
regarding institutional and/or financial assistance contact the
administrator(s) and/or department(s) listed below:
Athletic
Coordinator
(760)
750-7100
•Information concerning
athletic opportunities available to male and female students and the financial
resources and personnel that CSUSM dedicates to its men’s and women’s teams.
Cashier’s Office
(760) 750-4491
• Information concerning the
cost of attending
• If requested, additional
costs for specific programs.
• Fees and tuition (where
applicable).
• Information concerning the
refund policies of CSU San Marcos for the return of
unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portions of institutional
charges.
Chief of Police
(760)
750-4564
•Information concerning CSU
San Marcos policies, procedures, and facilities for students and others to
report criminal actions or other emergencies on campus.
•Information concerning the
CSU San Marcos annual campus security report.
Counseling and
Psychological Services
(760)
750-4910
•Information concerning the
prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and rehabilitation programs.
Director of
Disabled Student Services
(760)
750-4905 (TDD 750-4909)
•Information regarding
special facilities and services available to students with disabilities.
Director of
Financial Aid and Scholarship
(760) 750-4850
•Student financial assistance
programs, including state grants, available to students who enroll at CSU San
Marcos.
•Procedures and forms by
which application for student financial assistance is made.
•Student eligibility
requirements for financial assistance and the criteria used in determining how
financial assistance is distributed among eligible applicants who enroll at
CSUSM.
•Rights and responsibilities
of students receiving financial assistance including aid provided under federal
Title IV student assistance programs.
•The Federal Military
Selective Service Act. The Federal Military Selective Service Act (the “Act”)
requires most males residing in the United States to present themselves for
registration with the Selective Service System within thirty days of their
eighteenth birthday. Most males between the ages of 18 and 25 must be
registered. Males born after December 31, 1959, may be required to submit a
statement of compliance with the Act and regulations in order to receive any
grant, loan, or work assistance under specified provisions of existing federal
law. In California, students subject to the Act who fail to register are also
ineligible to receive any need-based student grants funded by the state or a
public postsecondary institution.
Selective Service
registration forms are available at any U.S. Post Office, and many high schools
have a staff member or teacher appointed as a Selective Service Registrar.
Applicants for financial aid can also request that information provided on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be used to register them with
the Selective Service. Information on the Selective Service System is available
and the registration process may be initiated online at http://www.sss.gov.
Office of
Accounting and Fiscal Operations
(760)
750-4482
•Information concerning CSU
San Marcos’ policies regarding the return of federal Title IV student
assistance funds as required by regulation.
Vice President for
Academic Affairs
(760)
750-4050
•Information regarding
student retention and graduation rates and, if available, the number and
percentage of students completing the program in which the student is enrolled
or has expressed interest.
Vice President for
Student Affairs
(760)
750-4056
•Information concerning
grievance procedures for students who feel aggrieved in their relationships
with the University, its policies, practices, and procedures, or its faculty
and staff.
• Estimates of typical
student room and board costs.
• Typical commuting costs.
University Store
(760)
750-4730
•Estimated costs of books and
supplies.
Average Annual Cost of Education
and Sources of Funds per Full-time Equivalent Student
The 23 campuses and the
Chancellor’s Office of The California State University are financed primarily
through funding provided by the taxpayers of California. The total state
appropriation to the CSU for 2000/2001 (not including capital outlay funding in
the amount of $260,033,000) is $2,252,941,000. However, the total cost of
education for CSU is $3,015,710,000 which must provide support for a projected
279,403 full-time equivalent students (FTES). The number of full-time
equivalent students is determined by dividing the total academic student load
by 15 units per term (the figure used here to define a full-time student’s
academic load).
The total cost of education
in the CSU is defined as the expenditures for current operations, including
payments made to the students in the form of financial aid, and all fully
reimbursed programs contained in state appropriations, but excluding capital
outlay appropriations and lottery funds.
The average cost of education
is determined by dividing the total cost by the total FTES. The average cost is
further differentiated into three categories: State Support (the state
appropriation, excluding capital outlay), Student Fee Support, and Support from
Other Sources (including federal funds).
Thus, excluding costs that
relate to capital outlay, the average cost of education per FTE student is
$10,793. Of this amount, the average student fee support per FTE is $1,831.
(The State University Fee, application fee, and student body fees are included
in the average costs paid by the students; individual students may pay less or
more than $1,831, depending on whether they are part-time, full-time, resident,
or nonresident students.)
Average
Cost
2000/2001 Amount
per FTE Student Percentage
•Total Cost of Education* $
3,015,710,000 $
10,793 100
• State Appropriation** $
2,252,941,000 $
8,063 75
• Student Fee Support $
594,217,000 $
2,127 20
• Reimbursements $ 168,552,000 $
603 5
Detail:
Total State Support $ 2,252,941,000
Total Support $ 3,015,710,000
(including State
General Fund appropriation, student fee support, and support from other
sources)
* Based on final campus
budget submissions subsequent to the passage of the Budget Act. Totals may
differ slightly from other CSU published amounts.
**Includes mandatory cost
increase of $18.4 million; 3% increase in enrollment of $52.5 million; 3.8%
general compensation pool increase of $89.4 million; technology access,
training, and support services of $10 million; plant maintenance increase of
$12 million; student assistance and faculty alliance outreach programs of $14.4
million; and campus-specific applied research, educational, and state-requested
investments of $16.8 million.
Drug-Free Environment
In compliance with the
federal Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, CSU San
Marcos certifies that the University will be a drug-free workplace and learning
environment and that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of controlled substances by employees and students of the
University is prohibited. Violation of this prohibition may result in
appropriate disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment
or expulsion from the University.
Employees or students with
questions about the dangers of drug abuse and/or those seeking information
about the availability of employee/student assistance and drug-counseling
programs are urged to contact the Director of Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity or the Dean of Students, as appropriate.
Federal Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act of 1989
CSU San Marcos is committed
to achieving and maintaining a campus community that fosters personal and
institutional excellence and strives to provide conditions under which the work
of the University can go forward freely, with the highest standard of quality
and integrity. In keeping with this commitment, all faculty, staff, and
students are urged to ensure that the campus is free of the problems of
substance abuse and dependency. For information regarding the Federal Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act of 1989, please contact the Office of the Dean of
Students, (760) 750-4935 or visit the CSUSM home page in the Campus Wide
Information System.
Immigration
Requirements for Licensure
On August 27, 1996, Governor
Pete Wilson issued Executive Order W-135- 96 which requested that The CSU and
other state agencies implement “as expeditiously as reasonably practicable” the
provision of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
Act (PRAWORA) of 1996 (P.L. 104-193). The Act, also known as the Welfare Reform
Act, included provisions to eliminate eligibility for federal and state public
benefits for certain categories of lawful immigrants as well as benefits for
all illegal immigrants.
Students who will require a
professional or commercial license provided by a local, state, or federal
government agency in order to engage in an occupation for which the CSU may be
training them must meet the immigration requirements of the new Personal Responsibility
and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act to achieve licensure. Information
concerning the regulation is available from Richard Riehl, Executive Director
of Enrollment Services, CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001,
(760) 750-4809.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Gender
The CSU does not discriminate
on the basis of gender in the educational programs or activities it conducts.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the
administrative regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination
(including harassment) on the basis of gender in education programs and
activities operated by CSUSM. Such programs and activities to include admission
of students and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to
programs and activities of CSUSM may be referred to:
• Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity Office, (760) 750-4416;
• The Office of the Dean of
Students, (760) 750-4935; or
• The Regional Director of
the Office for Civil Rights, Region IX, 50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239, San
Francisco, CA 94102.
The California State
University is committed to providing equal opportunities to male and female CSU
students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.
Disability
The California State University
does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Sections 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
together with the regulations adopted thereunder prohibit such discrimination.
Questions regarding forms of reasonable accommodation and/or prohibited
discrimination may be referred to:
• The Office of the Dean of
Students, (760) 750-4935, or
• The Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity Office, (760) 750-4416.
Race, Color,
National Origin ,or Disability
The California State
University complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations
adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination (including harassment)
under any program of the University. Inquiries concerning Title VII may be
referred to:
• Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity Office, (760) 750-4416, or
• The Office of the Dean of
Students, (760) 750-4935.
Age, Ethnicity,
Religion, Sexual Orientation, Pregnancy, Marital or Veteran Status
The California State
University does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, religion,
sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or veteran status in any of its programs
or activities. CSUSM complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations and Trustee policies in this area. Inquiries concerning compliance
may be referred to the Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Office, (760)
750-4416.
Privacy Rights of Students in Education
Records
The federal Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and regulations
adopted thereunder (34 C.F.R. 99) set out requirements designed to protect the
privacy of students concerning their education records maintained by the
campus. Specifically, the statute and regulations govern access to student
records maintained by the campus and the release of such records. In brief, the
law provides that the campus must provide students access to records directly
related to the student and an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such
records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise
inappropriate. The right to a hearing under the law does not include any right to
challenge the appropriateness of a grade as determined by the instructor. The
law generally requires that the student’s written consent before releasing
personally identifiable data from the student’s records except under certain
conditions.
California State University
San Marcos (CSUSM) has adopted a set of policies and procedures concerning
implementation of the statutes and the regulations on the campus. Copies of
these policies and procedures may be obtained at the Office of the Executive
Director of Enrollment Services. Among the types of information included in the
campus statement of policies and procedures are:
(1) the types of student
records and the information contained in them;
(2) the official responsible
for the maintenance of each type of record;
(3) the location of access
lists that identify persons requesting or receiving information from the
record;
(4) policies for reviewing and
expunging records;
(5) the access rights of
students;
(6) the procedures for
challenging the content of student records;
(7) the cost which will be charged
for reproducing copies of records; and
(8) the right of the student to
file a complaint with the Department of Education (DoE). The office and review
board that has been established by DoE to investigate and adjudicate violations
and complaints is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of
Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.
The campus is authorized
under the Act to release "directory information" concerning students.
"Directory information" may be defined by a campus to include the
student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address,
photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent
previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
CSUSM defines the
following items as directory information:
• Student’s name
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Full-time or part-time
status
• Degrees, awards, and honors
received
• Dates degrees conferred
Unless a student objects in
writing, directory information as defined above, is subject to release at any
time. Written objections should be sent to the Office of the Vice President for
Student Affairs, CSU San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096-0001.
The Act authorizes access to
student records by campus officials and employees with legitimate educational interests.
Responsibilities concerning the campus’ academic, administrative or service
functions and reason for using student records connected with those responsibilities
constitute legitimate educational interests. Disclosure may also be made to
other persons or organizations under certain conditions (e.g., as part of
accreditation or program evaluation; in response to a court order or subpoena; in
connection with financial aid; to other institutions to which the student is
transferring). When information from a student’s education record is disclosed,
the recipient is obliged to maintain the confidentiality of the information received.
Sexual Assault Policy
Philosophy
Concern for others is the
standard for personal interaction in the University. CSUSM takes seriously its
obligation to uphold the laws of the larger community of which it is a part.
The University’s Mission Statement values fairness and respect for all persons
in the University community. Association with the University imposes the
additional obligation on every person to abide by all the rules and regulations
of The California State University as well as all local, state, and federal
laws.
Policy
CSU San Marcos will not
tolerate sexual assault in any form. Where there is evidence that sexual
assault has been committed, on campus or at a University-related event, severe
disciplinary action will be initiated, including the possibility of suspension
or dismissal for employees and suspension or expulsion for students. In
addition, criminal remedies may be sought by the victim through appropriate
legal channels. Due process in all University proceedings will be ensured.
Definition and
Legal Background
The California Penal Code
Sections 261 and 243.4 and Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 46 (September 14,
1987) define sexual assault as follows: Sexual Assault is any involuntary
sexual act in which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to comply
against her/his will; Rape is forced sexual intercourse perpetrated against the
will of the victim or when she/he is unable to give consent (i.e., unconscious,
asleep, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs) and may involve physical
violence, coercion, or the threat of harm to the victim; Acquaintance Rape is
rape by a nonstranger which could include a friend, acquaintance, family
member, neighbor, co-worker; Date Rape is rape by someone the victim has been
or is dating; Sexual Battery is unwanted touching of intimate body parts.
Education
A variety of educational
literature, brochures, pamphlets, and videos about sexual assault and rape are
available in the library, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health
Services. Programs targeted for students and other University personnel are
scheduled during the academic year. These programs provide factual information about
sexual assault, promote open discussion, encourage reporting, and provide
information about prevention to faculty, staff, and both male and female
students. The programs focus on prevention and awareness including critical
factual information about the prevalence of stranger and acquaintance rape, how
and where it happens, its impact, and the relationship between alcohol and drug
use and sexual assault. Student Affairs professional staff and campus police
participate in annual sexual assault seminars in an effort to enable these
personnel to provide appropriate information and counseling to sexual assault
victims.
Sexual Assault
Reporting Procedures
Persons involved in, or a
witness to a campus-related sexual assault should:
A.Call 911 to notify the San
Diego County Sheriff ’s Department.
B. Notify Public Safety,
750-3111. This office will be responsible for notifying appropriate University
offices.
Public Safety will be
responsible for documentation and reporting, and will ensure records are
maintained and distributed to appropriate offices.
Persons possessing knowledge
of a campus related sexual assault should report their information to Public Safety.
Assistance and support in reporting sexual assault incidents is available
through:
• Office of the Dean of
Students (760) 750-4935.
• Counseling and
Psychological Services, (760) 750-4910
• Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
Office, (760) 750-4416
Support Services
Sexual assault violations
often result in physical harm, psychological harm, or both. Victims are urged
to seek medical and counseling assistance for potential emotional trauma and
the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases.
Counseling and
Psychological Services
(760) 750-4910
University Student
Health Services
(760) 750-4915
Additional community
resources:
Women’s Resource
Center
24-hour Hotline, (760)
757-3500
Battered Women’s
Services Hotline
(760) 234-3164
Crisis Response Unit
(800) 833-3376
Lifeline Community
Services
(760) 726-4900
Rape/Domestic Violence
Hotline
(760) 233-3088
Victims of Crime
Resource Center
(800) 842-8467
Legal References:
California Administrative
Code, Title J, Section 41301(e); 41302.
California Penal Code
Sections, 261; 261.6; 220; 240; 243.4; 266.
Chancellor’s Executive Order
148; AB 3098; Chapter 423, 1990, AB 365
Sexual Harassment
Philosophy
Concern for others is the
standard for personal interaction in the University. The University’s Mission
Statement values fairness and respect for all persons in the University
community. CSU San Marcos takes seriously its obligation to uphold the laws of
the larger community of which it is a part. In addition to local, state, and
federal laws, association with the University imposes the obligation on every
person to abide by all the rules and regulations of The California State
University.
Policy
CSU San Marcos will not
tolerate sexual harassment in any form. When there is a complaint that sexual
harassment has occurred, on campus or at a University event, the University
will take steps to investigate the allegations. Where there is evidence of
sexual harassment, the University will initiate disciplinary procedures, which
may include the possibility of dismissal or suspension of employees and
students. Due process in all University proceedings will be ensured. The
complainant may also seek prosecution through legal channels.
Definition
Sexual harassment is unwelcome,
objectionable verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that adversely
affects and intimidates the victim. Sexual harassment occurs when:
• submission to or tolerance
of such conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of appointment,
employment, admission, or academic evaluation;
• submission to, or rejection
of, such conduct is used as a basis for a personnel or academic evaluation;
• the conduct has the purpose
or effect of interfering with an employee’s work or a student’s academic
performance; and
• the conduct has the purpose
or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive, or otherwise adverse
working or learning environment. The following examples illustrate some forms
of sexual harassment. This list is not intended to be exhaustive:
• blatant or subtle pressure
for sexual activity;
• persistent sexually
explicit or sexist statements or anecdotes;
• frequent jokes of a sexual
nature; • repeated staring at a person’s body;
• a pattern of objectionable
questions or remarks about sexual activities;
• unwanted hugging, patting,
kissing, brushing up against someone’s body, or other inappropriate sexual
touching;
• suggestive or obscene notes
or phone calls; and
• the display of sexually
explicit pictures or cartoons.
Complaint Process
The University will ensure
due process in all sexual harassment proceedings. University policies and
procedures related to sexual harassment protect the rights of all members of
the University community.
Any student, faculty member,
administrator, or staff employee of the University who suspects that he/she has
been subjected to sexual harassment as defined in University policy is
encouraged to discuss the incident with a recognized University contact.
INFORMAL PROCESS
As
part of their official responsibilities within the University, the following individuals
are available for initial contact:
• Managers • Vice Presidents,
Deans, Directors, or Department Administrators
• Director, Human Resources
and Equal Opportunity, (760) 750-4416
• Counselor, Counseling and Psychological
Services
• Student Health Services
professionals The individuals listed above will provide complainants with
suggestions for resolving the matter. Options may include:
• Referral to University
administrators who will assist the complainant through an informal procedure.
The informal procedure may include confronting the alleged harasser, writing a
letter outlining concerns, or sitting down with a facilitator to air concerns and
seek solutions. The informal procedures require responsible investigation and
the confidentiality of involved individuals cannot be guaranteed.
• Referral for personal
counseling to Counseling and Psychological Services, local counseling services,
or the Employee Assistance Program. University administrators responsible for
informal resolution are:
• Dean of Students, (760)
750-4935
• Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs–Academic Resources, (760) 750-4052
• Human Resources and Equal Opportunity,
(760) 750-4416
Formal Procedures
When an allegation of sexual
harassment cannot be resolved through the informal process, the University will
implement formal procedures.
Formal procedures appropriate
to the situation must be followed. Such procedures are governed by law, labor
agreements and University policy, which may include affirmative action
grievance procedures, faculty and staff disciplinary procedures, CSU Executive
Orders and applicable criminal and civil codes.
LEGAL REFERENCES:
—Section 703 of Title VII of
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Civil Rights Act of 1964 —Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972
—Prohibited by Executive
Order of the CSU Chancellor’s Office in 1981
Smoking Policy
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has determined that environmental
tobacco smoke and sidestream smoke is potentially carcinogenic to
occupationally exposed workers. Secondary tobacco smoke can also lead to an
increased risk of heart disease in non-smokers.
Because tobacco smoke is also
a major contributor to indoor air pollution and a significant health hazard for
several populations, and in accordance with Section 19994.30 of the California Code,
smoking is prohibited in all buildings and state vehicles where CSUSM employees
work or ride.
Smoking is limited to areas
outside state vehicles and buildings, and at least fifteen feet from doorways
and air intakes. Smoking is prohibited in the Craven Rotunda, atrium outside
the bookstore, and stairwells or areas enclosed by the perimeter walls or over
hang ceilings of the buildings.
To aid persons desiring to
stop smoking, the University offers smoking cessation programs for students,
faculty, and staff. Contact Environmental Health and Occupational Safety
Services for information on smoking cessation programs.
Student Discipline
Inappropriate conduct by
students or by applicants for admission is subject to discipline as provided in
sections 41301 through 41304 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. These
sections are as follows:
41301. Expulsion,
Suspension and Probation of Students. Following
procedures consonant with due process established pursuant to Section 41304,
any student of a campus may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation or
given a lesser sanction for one or more of the following causes which must be
campus related:
A. Cheating or plagiarism in
connection with an academic program at a campus.
B. Forgery, alteration or
misuse of campus documents, records, or identification or knowingly furnishing
false information to a campus.
C. Misrepresentation of
oneself or of an organization to be an agent of the campus.
D. Obstruction or disruption,
on- or off-campus property, of the campus educational process, administrative process,
or other campus function.
E. Physical abuse on or off
campus property of the person or property of any member of the campus community
or of a member of his or her family, or the threat of such physical abuse.
F. Theft of, or
non-accidental damage to, campus property, or property in the possession of, or
owned by, a member of the campus community. G. Unauthorized entry into,
unauthorized use of, or misuse of campus property.
H. On campus property, the
sale, or knowing possession of dangerous drugs, restricted dangerous drugs, or narcotics
as those terms are used in California statutes, except when lawfully prescribed
pursuant to medical or dental care, or when lawfully permitted for the purpose
of research, instruction or analysis.
I. Knowing possession or use
of explosives, dangerous chemicals or deadly weapons on campus property or at a
campus function without prior authorization of the campus President. J.
Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on campus property or at a
campus function.
K. Abusive behavior directed
toward, or hazing of, a member of the campus community.
L. Violation of any order of
a campus President, notice of which had been given prior to such violation and
during the academic term in which the violation occurs, either by publication in
the campus newspaper, or by posting on an official bulletin board designated
for this purpose, and which order is not inconsistent with any of the other
provisions of this Section.
M. Soliciting or assisting
another to do any act which would subject a student to expulsion, suspension or
probation pursuant to this Section.
N. For purposes of this
Article, the following terms are defined:
1. The term “member of the
campus community” is defined as meaning California State University Trustees,
academic, nonacademic and administrative personnel, students, and other persons
while such other persons are on campus property or at a campus function.
2. The term “campus property”
includes:
a) real or personal property
in the possession of, or under the control of, the Board of Trustees of The
California State University, and
b) all campus feeding,
retail, or residence facilities whether operated by a campus or by a campus
auxiliary organization.
3. The term “deadly weapons” includes
any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a blackjack, slingshot,
billy, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, any dirk, dagger, switchblade, knife,
pistol, revolver, or any other firearm, any knife having a blade longer than
five inches, any razor with an unguarded blade, and any metal pipe or bar used
or intended to be used as a club.
4. The term “behavior”
includes conduct and expression.
5. The term “hazing” means
any method of initiation into a student organization, or any pastime or amusement
engaged in with regard to such an organization which causes, or is likely to
cause, bodily danger, or physical or emotional harm, to any member of the
campus community; but the term “hazing” does not include customary athletic
events or other similar contests or competitions.
O. This Section is not
adopted pursuant to Education Code Section 89031.
P. Notwithstanding any
amendment or repeal pursuant to the resolution by which any provision of this
Article is amended, all acts and omissions occurring prior to that effective
date shall be subject to the provisions of this article as in effect
immediately prior to such effective date.
41302. Disposition of
Fees: Campus Emergency; Interim Suspension.
The President of the campus
may place on probation, suspend, or expel a student for one or more of the
causes enumerated in Section 41301. No fees or tuition paid by or for such
student for the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is
suspended or expelled shall be refunded. If the student is readmitted before
the close of the semester, quarter, or summer session in which he or she is
suspended, no additional tuition or fees shall be required of the student on
account of the suspension.
During periods of campus
emergency, as determined by the President of the individual campus, the
President may, after consultation with the Chancellor, place into immediate
effect any emergency regulations, procedures, and other measures deemed
necessary or appropriate to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property,
and maintain educational activities.
The President may immediately
impose an interim suspension in all cases in which there is reasonable cause to
believe that such an immediate suspension is required in order to protect lives
or property and to ensure the maintenance of order. A student so placed on interim
suspension shall be given prompt notice of charges and the opportunity for a
hearing within 10 days of the imposition of interim suspension. During the
period of interim suspension, the student shall not, without prior written
permission of the President or designated representative, enter any campus of
The California State University other than to attend the hearing. Violation of
any condition of interim suspension shall be grounds for expulsion.
41303. Conduct by
Applicants for Admission.
Notwithstanding any provision
in this Chapter 1 to the contrary, admission or readmission may be qualified or
denied to any person who, while not enrolled as a student, commits acts which,
were he/she enrolled as a student, would be the basis for disciplinary proceedings
pursuant to Sections 41301 or 41302. Admission or readmission may be qualified
or denied to any person who, while a student, commits acts which are subject to
disciplinary action pursuant to Section 41301 or Section 41302. Qualified
admission or denial of admission in such cases shall be determined under procedures
adopted pursuant to Section 41304.
41304. Student
Disciplinary Procedures for The California State University. The Chancellor shall prescribe, and may from time to time revise,
a code of student disciplinary procedures for The California State University. Subject
to other applicable law, this code shall provide for determinations of fact and
sanctions to be applied for conduct which is a ground of discipline under sections
41301 or 41302, and for qualified admission or denial of admission under
Section 41303; the authority of the campus President in such matters; conduct
related determinations on financial aid eligibility and termination; alternative
kinds of proceedings, including proceedings conducted by a Hearing Officer;
time limitations; notice; conduct of hearings, including provisions governing
evidence, a record, and review; and such other related matters as may be
appropriate. The Chancellor shall report to the Board actions taken under this
section.
CHANGES IN RULES AND POLICIES
Although every effort has
been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students
and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies
change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained
in this publication. Changes may come in the form of statutes enacted by the
Legislature, rules and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of The
California State University, by the Chancellor or designee of The California
State University, or by the President or designee of the institution. Further,
it is not possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules,
policies and other information which pertain to the student, the institution,
and The California State University. More current or complete information may
be obtained from the appropriate department, school, or administrative office.
Nothing in this catalog shall
be construed as, operate as, or have the effect of an abridgment or a
limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of The
California State University, the Chancellor of The California State University,
or the President of the campus. The Trustees, the Chancellor, and the President
are authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and policies which apply
to students. This catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and
conditions of a contract between the student and the institution or The
California State University. The relationship of the student to the institution
is one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by the Legislature, the
Trustees, the Chancellor, the President and their duly authorized designees.
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