TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 30 of 86 The conduct described below is considered inappropriate for the community and in opposition to the standards of conduct set forth by the University. The list below is not exhaustive. Abuse of Student Conduct Process. Action or conduct that hinders, or otherwise interferes with the implementation of this Code, which includes, but is not limited to the investigation, hearing and/or appeal process. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to: 1. Failure to obey the notice from a Student Conduct Panel, Student Conduct Administrator, and/or University official to appear for a meeting or conference as part of an official University disciplinary process. 2. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of an investigation, conference, or an appeal process. 3. Attempting to improperly influence a member of a Student Conduct Panel prior to, and/or during the course of, the Student Conduct Panel proceeding. 4. Verbal or physical intimidation, and/or retaliation of any party to the Student Conduct proceeding prior to, during, and/or afterwards. 5. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, a student conduct process. Academic Dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is any action intended to give an unfair advantage to the student. Refer to Article 7 and 10. Alcohol. The use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly authorized by University rules), is prohibited on TAMIU premises and University sponsored events. In addition, the consumption, possession, or distribution or alcohol beverages while driving or riding in or on a vehicle on University premise is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under 21 years of age. Individuals may not be in a state of public intoxication or drunkenness. Animal Cruelty. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing injury or death in a cruel manner to an animal, failing to provide necessary food, water or care for an animal in the person’s custody, abandoning an animal in the person’s custody, transporting or confining an animal in a cruel manner, causing one animal to fight with another animal, or overworking an animal. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly attacking, injuring or killing an assistance animal or inciting another to attack, injure or kill an assistance animal. This policy is not intended to prohibit: