STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

In addition to the Academic Integrity policy found in the ACADEMICS section, American University of Health Sciences has a policy on Student Conduct and Discipline that applies to prospective and existing students.

The following behaviors are not in harmony with the educational goals of the University:

  1. Academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University.
  2. Forgery, alteration, misuse, or mutilation of University documents, records, identifications, educational materials, or University property.
  3. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other activities including public service functions or other authorized activities on the campus.
  4. Interfering with the learning process of other students, classroom presentation, or individual instruction being conducted in any class, laboratory, and authorized activity.
  5. Physical or verbal abuse of, or threats toward, any person, including harassment or stalking, or conduct which threatens or endangers health or safety of individuals or the campus community at large.
  6. Theft of or unauthorized removal of or damage to property of the University or using or attempting to use University property in a manner inconsistent with its designed purpose.
  7. Unauthorized entry to, use, or occupation of University facilities.
  8. Intentional and unauthorized interference with a right of access to University facilities or freedom of movement or speech of any person on the premises.
  9. Use or possession of firearms, ammunition, knives, or other dangerous weapons, substances, or materials (except as expressly authorized by the University), bombs, explosives, or incendiary devices prohibited by law.
  10. Disorderly conduct or lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression.
  11. Violation of a federal, state, or local ordinances including but not limited to those covering alcoholic beverages, narcotics, dangerous drugs (as detailed in the Drug Free Schools Act), peer to peer file sharing, identity theft, gambling, sex offenses, or arson, which violation occurs on or through use of University property.
  12. Rioting, or aiding, abetting, encouraging, or participating in a riot.
  13. Failure to comply with the verbal or written directions of any University official acting in the performance of his/her duty and in the scope of his/her employment or resisting designated campus security personnel while acting in the performance of his/her duties.
  14. Aiding, abetting, or inciting others to commit any act of misconduct set forth in 1 through 12 above.
  15. Conviction of a serious crime. (Upon the filing of charges in civil court involving an offense which is of a serious nature and upon determination that the continued presence of the student would constitute a threat or danger to the University community, such student may be temporarily suspended pending disposition of the charges in civil court).
    Violation of any of the above may subject the student to any of the following:
    a. Reprimand
    b. Specific restrictions
    c. Disciplinary probation
    d. Temporary suspension
    e. Permanent suspension

Disciplinary proceedings and sanctions specific to Peer-to-Peer file sharing and Drug and Alcohol-related offenses are available through Student Affairs/Services department.

Judicial Processes for all Code of Conduct violations, victim’s rights, and rights of the accused are detailed in the Annual Campus Security Report, distributed to all new students during their first quarter of enrollment and to all students on October 1 of each year.

After being suspended, a student may be re-admitted only after the Chief Academic Officer approves a written request. Some drug and alcohol-related offenses may result in the student’s loss of Title IV financial aid eligibility. Readmission will be on a probationary basis only. Any further infraction of the policies and rules will necessitate permanent suspension.

STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The University recognizes that as a member of an academic community, students have rights. These rights are grounded in federal and local statutes as well as in the philosophy of education and learning. Student’s welfare and the conditions under which they study must be safeguarded. Campus policies and procedures seek to guarantee these rights. Student understanding and cooperation are essential to the successful implementation of this structure.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT POLICY (also found on http://auhs.edu/resources/disability-resources/)
Purpose: To establish uniform guidelines in order to promote a work and educational environment at American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) that is free of discrimination, harassment or retaliation for people with disabilities and to ensure compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to qualified individuals with disabilities in all AUHS programs, services, and activities.

Applicability: This policy applies to students and student applicants.