TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 8 of 86 Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students should exercise their freedom with responsibility. The responsibility to secure and to respect general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn is shared by all members of the academic community. Section 2.02 The Texas A&M University System Policies TAMIU is a part of TAMUS and is required to follow all System policies and procedures as set forth by TAMUS. http://www.tamiu.edu/compliance/TAMIURulesSAPs.shtml . Students are expected at all times to recognize constituted authority, to conform to the ordinary rules of good conduct, to be truthful, to respect the rights of others, to protect private and public property, and to make the best use of their time toward an education. Section 2.03 Student Rights (System Policy 13.02) 1. A student has the right to participate in a free exchange of ideas, and there shall be no University rule or administrative procedures that in any way abridges the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition and peaceful assembly as set forth in the Texas and United States Constitutions. 2. Each student has the right to participate in all areas and activities of the University, free from any formof discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 3. A student has the right to personal privacy except as otherwise provided by law, and students and University authorities will observe this alike. 4. Each student subject to disciplinary action arising from violations of University Student Code of Conduct shall be assured fair process. All student conduct hearings, will be determined on a preponderance of the evidence standard. Section 2.04 Students’ Responsibilities ( System Policy 13.02 ) 1. A student has the responsibility to respect the rights and property of others, including other students, the faculty and the administration. 2. A student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with the published University Student Code of Conduct and to comply with the Code and local, state and federal law. 3. A student has the responsibility to recognize that student actions reflect upon the individuals involved and upon the entire University community.