Proscribed Conduct

1. Jurisdiction of the College
   The Student Code of Conduct generally pertains to student conduct on the college premises and conduct off campus involving college sponsored and college sanctioned activities and any off campus conduct for an enrolled student that adversely affects the educational interests of the any student, the staff, the college, and the community.
2. Conduct - Rules and Regulations
   Conduct that violates student rights and freedoms and is subject to disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Academic Misconduct:  Plagiarizing, cheating, or committing any other form of academic misconduct including, but not limited to, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of information, and/or helping someone else violate reasonable standards for academic behavior. Students who engage in any type of academic dishonesty are subject to both academic consequences as determined by the instructor and to disciplinary action as outlined in the Northeastern disciplinary procedures.
   2. Disruptive Behavior:  Engaging in any disruptive behavior that negatively affects or impedes teaching or learning (regardless of mode of delivery or class setting) or disrupts the general operation of the college.
   3. Deceptive Acts:  Engaging in deceptive acts including, but not limited to, forgery, falsification, alteration, misrepresentation, non-disclosure, or misuse of documents, records, identification, and/or educational materials.
   4. Conduct that is Detrimental to College or to Safety: Conduct that is deemed detrimental, harmful, and/or damaging to the college and/or that jeopardizes the safety of others as determined by the Northeastern Vice President of Student Services or designee. Examples include, but are not limited to, slamming doors, throwing chairs, and/ or defacing of college property or property of others.
   5. Physical/Non-physical Abuse: 
      1. Physical abuse or conduct that threatens or endangers another person’s health or safety.
      2. Non-physical abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion, influence, or any unwelcome conduct in any form that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent that it alters the conditions of the learning environment or employment.
      3. Knowingly falsifying, publishing, or distributing, in any form, material that tends to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue, or reputation of another person.
   6. Harassment and/or Discrimination:  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, or sexual orientation.
   7. Sexual Misconduct:  Sexual Misconduct offenses include, but are not limited to, Sexual Harassment, Non-Consensual Sexual Contact (or attempts to commit same), Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit same), and/or Sexual Exploitation. (See https://www.cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/sp-19-60-civil-rights-and-sexual-misconduct-resolution-process/)
   8. Weapons:  Possession or distribution of any unauthorized firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, and/or other dangerous weapons (or chemicals/flammable liquids) or use/threat of use of any instrument including, but not limited to, paint ball guns, pellet guns, air soft guns, bow and arrows, knives as a weapon to intimidate, harass, or cause harm to others. (See https://www.cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/system-presidents-procedures/sp-19-10-violence-firearms-on-campus/)
   9. Narcotics/Alcohol:  Use, being under the influence, manufacturing, possession, cultivating, distribution, purchase, or sale of alcohol and/or drugs (illegal and/or dangerous or controlled substance), and/or alcohol/drug paraphernalia while on college owned or college controlled property and/or at any function authorized or supervised by the college and/or in state owned or leased vehicles.
      Note: Although possession and use of marijuana consistent with the requirements of the Colorado Constitution is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited while a student is on college-owned or college-controlled property and/or any function authorized or supervised by the college and/or in state owned or leased vehicles.
   10. Dress and Hygiene:  Dress or personal hygiene that fails to meet the established safety or health standards of specific classes or activities offered by the college.
   11. Leaving Children Unattended:  Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in campus buildings or on campus grounds unless enrolled or participating in authorized campus activities.
   12. Violation of Laws, Directives, and Signage:
       1. Violating any municipal, county, state, or federal law that adversely impacts the conditions of the educational or employment environment.
       2. Violations of college traffic and parking rules, regulations, or signage.
       3. Damage to or falsely using fire alarms and/or fire extinguishers.
       4. Creating an intentional obstruction that unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular. This includes, but is not limited to, leading or inciting to disrupt college activities. Failure to comply with the lawful directives of College employees acting within the scope of their duties, including those directives issued by a College administrator to ensure the safety and well being of others.
       5. Violations of college policies, protocols, procedures, or signage.
   13. Illegal Gambling:  Participation in illegal gambling activities on college-owned or college-controlled property and/or any function authorized or supervised by the college and/or in state owned or leased vehicles.
   14. Unauthorized Entry and/or Unauthorized Possession: Entry into or use of any building, room, or other college-owned or college-controlled property, grounds, or activities without authorized approval. This also includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of college keys, lock combinations, access codes, and access cards and/or credentials and/or propping open or tampering with doors/windows.
   15. Unacceptable Use of College Equipment, Network, or System:  Unacceptable uses of any college-owned or operated equipment, network, or system including, but not limited to, knowingly spreading computer viruses, reposting personal communications without author’s consent, copying protected materials, using the network for financial or personal gain, commercial activity, or illegal activity, accessing the network using another individuals account, unauthorized downloading/uploading software and/or digital video or music, downloading/uploading, viewing, or displaying pornographic content, or any other attempt to compromise network integrity.
   16. Unauthorized Pets/Animals:  Possession of any unauthorized pet or animal, excluding trained service animals and/or assistance animals, while on college-owned or college-controlled property.
   17. Tampering with Student Organization, Election, or Vote: Tampering with the process of any college recognized student organization, election, or vote.
   18. Group or Organization Conduct:  Students who are members of a college recognized student organization or group and commit a violation of SCOC may be accountable both as an individual and as a member of the student organization.
   19. Abuse of the Student Disciplinary and/or Grievance Procedure:  Abuse of the Student Disciplinary and/or Grievance Procedure includes, but is not limited, to the following:
       1. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       2. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation, or knowingly pursuing malicious, frivolous, or fraudulent charges.
       3. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       4. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a participant and/or the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       5. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a participant in the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       6. Failure to comply with directives and/or sanctions imposed under student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       7. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
       8. Engaging in retaliatory acts in any form against any person or person(s) involved in the student disciplinary/grievance procedure.
   20. Any act or omission committed on or off campus that constitutes a serious criminal offense. A serious criminal offense is hereby defined as being an action which is a felony under Colorado law and which indicates that the student constitutes a substantial danger to the safety or property of the College or members of the community.
   21. Unauthorized entry into College Events:  Entering or attempting to enter any college-sponsored activity without proper credentials for admission.

Please note:  In most circumstances, the college will treat attempts to commit code of conduct violations as if those attempts had been completed. Violations of the above may result in, but are not limited to, fines, restitution, community service, and/or disciplinary procedures.